RICHARD THOMPSON ELECTRIC TRIO - "WHITE ROOM"

Live In Iowa City, Iowa on June 7, 2013. Taken with Pentax Q & 02 zoom lens

[@Lanarkish]

There simply isn't a song that has been written which Richard cannot pick up and make his own. What an utter and constantly evolving talent Richard is and always has been.

[@coileyparjley4426]

After this clip finished, just to be even more authentic the drummer got up and punched the bass player. Excellent cover

[@g8ymw]

lol

[@DoctorG_KGOS-FM]

LOL. Well played.

[@yinoveryang4246]

… When all the time, it was the drummer that needed the punch.

[@macrochronic]

@@yinoveryang4246 ginger is a wild man....and we love him for being him

[@swesttttt]

The longer I laugh at this, the funnier it gets 😂

[@numberkruncherr]

I'm a big fan of Cream and a big fan of Richard Thompson and I loved this. He stayed true to the original while still giving it an unmistakable dash of RT flavour.

[@danielsarahbelle]

Man, I tell you what, Richard Thompson is one hell of a good guitar player. You don’t often hear his name mentioned among the guitar greats, but he can hang with the best of them, whether playing like this or fingerstyle acoustic. He’s fantastic.

[@chriscoughlin9289]

Easily in my top 5 - at least within his generation's roots music realm. Top 3 among the living. Perhaps only Peter Green, Ry Cooder, Clarence White and Bert Jansch have a seat at that small table - in my estimation.

[@DouglasStrycharczyk]

You could add Hendrix and Gary Moore. Did you know that Hendrix practiced with Thompson when was in London?

[@mikedebe8358]

I mention him all the time because he’s just that damn good. It’s amazing how many people don’t even know him

[@bluesteel5688]

All fans of RT have known this for over 60 years

[@TheFallman0486]

Richard Thompson is brilliant

[@benjamintaylor2774]

Incredible performance. His playing is legendary but one thing I always appreciate about RT is how his accent shines through in his vocals. It’s so true to his speaking voice and his range is very impressive.

[@wlewisiii]

Cream as seen by Fairport Convention. I'll take it.

[@robertsheph8858]

I couldn't believe when he started singing how perfect he sounded. What a great rendition of that song!

[@royverges]

Richard Thomson is my new favorite musician. What a range. What a strong musician! He seems to be able to play anything, and carry a concert by himself if need be. His band is great too.

[@gillesserrigny6324]

I'm ok with you. Richard Thompson is a great musician, but particularly a fabulous guitarist. Always very inventive, versatile in his choices. But he don't have a great voice. With the both he could have been a star. But, that probably wasn't his intention.

[@michaelb.3978]

Welcome to the club!

[@stephenbouchelle7706]

True, I’ve seen him play solo acoustic several times, and he can go from folk to rock all by himself.

[@2wayplebney]

Richard can carry a concert by himself. He sounds like whole band when he plays live, and it has nothing to do with Ableton.

[@rocketpost1]

Just discovered this after nearly 8 years. What a surprising choice and what a brilliant rendition. Absolutely as good as Cream. Special credit to Michael Jerome for his authentic drumming.

[@DeanJuvenal]

AND without the racist c*ap from Clapton. We need Rock Against Racism (RAR) back again NOW

[@peterguglietta5260]

Besides RT's amazing guitar work, the drummer is bringing it with a fine Ginger Baker tribute.

[@peterrabbit4034]

What strikes me is that they're having FUN. I remember times like this as a musician.

[@whsonic]

These are the things KZbin was made for. Eric Clapton, eat your heart out!

[@daf827]

whsonic's channel my feelings exactly 😎

[@thomasjensen3214]

RT is a great guitarist, but I doubt, that Clapton feels threatened by this solo!!!

[@billcooper6798]

Clapton invented this - This is just a copy ---- Its easy to copy ---- So hard to invent

[@georgemcelroy3058]

@@thomasjensen3214 Clapton doesn't hold a candle to RT.

[@georgemcelroy3058]

@@billcooper6798 RT can play any Clapton song. Let's see Clapton play Vincent Black Lightning...that ain't going to happen, because Clapton couldn't; he shouldn't feel bad, RT is the best!

[@michaelk5507]

This is rather good, English understatment, it's refreshing and liberating to hear Thompson let rip like this as a rock power trio. He should do more of it... a whole album would be great.

[@2wayplebney]

Yes. Richard could do an album of Hendrix numbers and make a mint.

[@craigmeier8376]

First cover version of White Room I have heard that I could listen to all the way through. And that drummer joke was excellent!

[@glennhenry1123]

That's it. Time to buy some Richard Thompson records.

[@nancyl2]

Love the Richard Thompson band performing 'White Room' written by Bruce, Jack/Brown, Pete. A beautiful song and I personally feel played superbly. What a gem to share with someone that loves this trio of great Masters on their instruments. Richard's vocals always thrills me for he is one of my fave' artists. Thanks Angel Warrior for choosing yet another winner for me to enjoy. Blessings to you..... :-)

[@namcat53]

Oh jeez Richard! I must be in heaven....THANK YOU! One of your fans since early Fairport days. Cream fan since 1967...White Room! Psychedelic! Martin Sharp's beautiful Cream album covers are lovingly blazed into my brain.

[@jimmetz9312]

Superb. RIP Ginger.

[@hokehinson5987]

Best cover...ever!

[@jezebeljones659]

Richard Thompson's always been in a category all his own, with his guitar genius and his dark-toned songwriting, but wow, he can do any classic British rock and make it great, His voice and needless to say his guitar are perfectly suited to this song!

[@stuartliddle7228]

Love it. .. Who knew Jeremy Clarkson on Bass and Al Murray on sticks could do Mr.Thompson such justice!

[@namcat53]

I absolutely LOVE English electric bands from the 60's. We were very lucky to have been old enough to experience them in the beginning. I'll include The Jimi Hendrix Experience along with Cream, etc. etc. etc. THANKS!

[@TheSpoonwood]

God that is one great drummer ..... and RT is brilliant ..

[@sallyannesyberg8200]

You got that right on both counts. Michael Jerome is a monster banger.

[@billcarner3678]

There's no one like MIchael! We shared a table at lunchtime in the BVI and after about 3 minutes I realized was sitting with RICHARD'S DRUMMER! He's as nice a guy as he is great drummer!

[@karlmylnere5712]

R T , the greatest of the great.

[@jublaim]

And he's doing this with a blink in the eye with this trio. This is sort of their tribute to a great musician friend, Jack Bruce. He, they, know that they cannot do it like the outmost purists should want them to. If you want that, then regresse some 40 years.

[@richardbrucemusic]

Richard Thompson could sing the phonebook and find an appropriate guitar accompaniment. The man can literally do ANYTHING he wants with perfection!

[@davidshelow5334]

Still the best, after all these years. Bravo!

[@bdball69]

Glad to do it. I'm just thrilled I got the chance to see this incredible band perform. RT is the man! :-)

[@GretaGargoyle]

The sound quality is primo! I got to chat with him a little after a gig in Paris a few years ago. He is the most charming, self-effacing musician you could ever hope to meet. He finally seems to be getting the amount of fans he deserves, after about 45 years in the biz. Funnily enough, I have more North American friends who are familiar with him than British.

[@jennbamboo]

Well good old RT and whatever bunch of musos he's currently playing with, NEVER fails to create magic and ELECTRICITY............. Well done Boys

[@grb1184]

"musos"? What dat bee JM? Well written "Girl". Hahahaha

[@bryanleigh6497]

@@grb1184 White girl nothing to go with you, run along picaninny

[@hectorlp1298]

Thanks for posting. This is one of the truly great rock songs. Cream's original version was great and so is this.

[@donandrews2500]

What fun. Reminds me of the Filmore Auditorium!

[@JohnSmith-ri5gx]

Wow!so far I have added every song that I've listened to to my play list

[@bdball69]

LOL. The shortest person around was my wife & she's the one who shot the video. :-)

[@Folkerman66]

I just love that pure enjoyment in the drumming; bouncing off the stool and smiling and laughing throughout. Pure pleasure to watch and of course to hear.

[@claudiabean2295]

I watch this frequently...it gets me to my happy place

[@billslack9783]

What a guy! What a band!

[@georgemcelroy3058]

Well said.

[@Snowboundless]

This is why Iowa City is one of the greatest cities. Incredible free, open air concerts every Friday and Saturday night in the summer! Two of the best shows I've ever seen have been in downtown IC. (This was one of them)

[@SuperchargedPathfinder]

Thompson plays a wah! 30 years a fan and this is a first! Awesome!

[@tomsanger5548]

Yeah, what the hell??!!! Actually over FORTY years of his career wah-wah-less. Wish he would have really busted loose at the end for an extended solo. Is there no end to his talent?!

[@cymruisrael]

Just found this. What an excellent version.

[@Tseemo]

If it's giving me goosebumps, it can't be bad. I'd like to give ten thumbs up. Thanks for sharing!

[@MarkJVSomers]

Brilliant. The joy in their performance was fantastic.

[@jameskaihatu6209]

Thompson's penchant for really letting go in concert in a band situation really depends on his drummer. Michael Jerome just freaking kicks ass, so Thompson has to keep up...

[@OblivionRatula]

Well shot. The audio quality is amazing.

[@chswindells]

RT may not be god, but he's the closest I've heard without trying to impersonate. Amazing talent nice guy

[@mythicwriter5975]

Amazing and he has one of the few real drummers left out there, that guy rocks.

[@whitetigress7448]

Tired Starlings! Never mind the initial guffaws from the crowd, this is no joke. . . my eyes are rolling back into my head. I'm confused and humble, like at Church.

[@RomyArena]

He is a guitarist's guitarist!

[@whoopieman]

RT, Taras and Michael are superb performers.

[@2wayplebney]

Richard dazzles again.

[@tannerclark4339]

David Letterman is having a GREAT time.

[@JoRei953]

how about Michael Jerome on the drums? what a performance!!!

[@VoluntaristJAM]

He is always amazing - a GREAT drummer.

[@timmungenast]

Mister Jerome is very very good.

[@whitetigress7448]

Yeahhhh!

[@lapaunche1971]

To be discussed in the same breath as Ginger Baker is a huge compliment .. but richly deserved.

[@malcolmlockie-race2998]

Crosby stills and Nash

[@megaqwerty57]

This was the 2nd great RT concert at an Iowa City Arts Fest. 1st one he was solo. Just incredible both times. Don't think I'll ever forget these two performances. Thanks RT.

[@tomandaj1]

WOW.. This is WAY COOL

[@richardfinlayson1524]

Bloody good, 👍

[@briankorbelik2873]

I think I've seen some of Richard's ability to play anything well. Saw him once and he did Britney Spears'Oops I Did it Again, much to the amusement of the crowd. The man never fails to impress.

[@Youman71463]

that was fun, so rare to see/hear RT use a wah-wah pedal lol

[@anthonydavies8459]

Amazing musician , singer and songwriter .

[@chokkan7]

Isn't it interesting, that this man, who has largely chosen to remain out of the spotlight throughout his career, is actually a contemporary of Clapton and others, and that he still continues to grow and amaze, even as many of his 'peers' have sunk into complacency and irrelevance?

[@user-rf3qm6lw6h]

spend my time looking for this trio :) favourite guitarists are ry cooder , keith scott and richard thompson . this is divine talent x

[@earlmcpherson7]

A brilliant musician, period.

[@funkymoped537]

Fabio Capello in his Han Solo outfit looks as though he's enjoying himself...

[@bluesriot2]

thanx for the post ! great stuff

[@Schwenck66]

This is a fantastic list of great songs. Thank you very much. Especially for the Richard Thompson tracks - criminally overlooked.

[@stephenbouchelle7706]

He has always made great choices for covering tunes, this one, Whipping Post, Oops I Did It Again…

[@olafbigandglad]

Whipping Post? I had no idea.

[@AaronSpielman]

Better than the original - but honestly, if you know about Thompson, this isn't a surprise.

[@andrewjohnstone963]

No it isnt great cover but the original wont be surpassed 😮

[@jazzthunder50]

Incredible Thanks so much for posting this

[@haeuptlingaberja4927]

Richard and Linda, Hamburg, 1980, "Strange Affair." When I lived there, in the 80s, they kept coming back, again and again. Amazing shows.

[@stephenbouchelle7706]

Love the wah wah - so atypical for RT, but played perfectly.

[@friendlier]

Richard's voice is perfect for this. Who'dathunk?

[@davidhightower5805]

I thought the same.

[@MoDebris60]

Didn't even have to go to falsetto on the bridge!

[@NowPleaseReadThis]

He couldn't quite get pitch on the very highest notes and I was thinking how a pro like him can learn how to stretch himself without overdoing it to point of damage. He was holding back on the very highest to avoid damaging himself. He writes songs in his range and it can be tough doing copy songs you really like that go just beyond your own range but lure you into trying them anyway. RT wont be singing Brad Delp or Steve Perry copies in the same key unless he goes down an octave.

[@paulus7562]

Great video. Thanks for posting this.

[@davidbirks7166]

Oh, hell yeah! I've never heard this!!!

[@gkitteringham]

wow, awesome. Totally nailed it.

[@eddygortex]

Never been able to get the tired starlings out off my head. I’m a big fan of RT with his diverse range of music and hi unique style ❤

[@nitrousnine]

great quality on this..thanks so much !!!!!

[@lonestar3]

Thanks for recording and posting this little gem.

[@aLaughingheart]

Tyvm!

[@tedster405]

He's freakin' slaying it... way to go Richard!

[@charlenetrawick1647]

was an amazing show ! thank you Mr Thompson!

[@The_momur]

We heard the trio play this at the John Anson Ford theater this summer. Thank you for posting. TASTY!

[@drewmacleod6414]

Wipes the floor with Clapton!!

[@bluesriot2]

+Drew Macleod not ...

[@dennisbryanschell4245]

+Drew Macleod . Um, no.

[@davide.waterbury6295]

+Drew Macleod that's just a plain silly comment.

[@TomahawkKid56]

Why does everyone have to be better than so and so. RT is great, EC is great too. Both different, enjoy both and be thankful for both. ps. I've seen RT over 20 times in my life and the man is a genius.

[@andythomas706]

Drew Macleod: Shut up dip! It's a comment not worth making.

[@CharlesREllis-kd7xu]

Incredible!!!

[@horseaphoenix1016]

Fantastic drumming. Great version!

[@shelflife3867]

Love this!

[@ralph1396]

Saw them recently and they are, besides an AWESOME trio, probably the TALLEST band in the world!

[@petedavis5899]

Yes, you are SO right on that. Just saw the R.T. Trio at a free concert in the park in downtown LA this summer. Incredible!

[@ralph1396]

Pete Davis That's where I saw them--how awesome was THAT? And free!

[@petedavis5899]

@ Dash Riprock - Check out my Flickr photos, I took some GREAT shots of Richard Thompson and the band :-)) www.flickr.com/photos/aetius396/

[@ralph1396]

Pete Davis Excellent pics, all! I wish all of my favorite musical artists could age as gracefully as Richard has.

[@fairportfan2]

If i didn't call myself "Fairportfan" i prolly would have been Dash Rip Rock. Is Bill still keeping the name going?

[@taylor-vl1re]

You can tell Richard has been doing this for a very long time...super tight, guitar, vocal, powerful,... wow...old school.

[@MissChrissyM1]

Richard you are king 🤴 We saw you at Palookaville on pacific ave. In Santa Cruz California. We had the night of our lives but……it was wayyyy too loud man 👨 lol 😆 Please come to aptos and perform with Teddy 🧸

[@namcat53]

I was there too. I am a big fan since Fairport days, but we had to leave that show for the sake of our ears. It was like being hit in the chest with a large chair. Absolutely deafening. Much, much louder than The Who.

[@bdball69]

Lucky you! I've always wanted to have a chat with Richard. He's always seemed as you say, like a good dude. Being a guitar player, RT is one of my top my musical heroes.

[@johnparo709]

He is kind of shy/reserved, I had a chance to talk with him in Northern Minnesota after a benefit show he did.

[@2wayplebney]

I spoke to Mr T many years ago when he was promoting Hand of Kindness. He was super nice, even to an awestruck fanboy like me. He has piercing eyes, which you cannot see from a video or even when you see him on stage.

[@neilangus4401]

I haven't heard of this band until now What a fantastic version of white room Terrific vocals sets it off beautifully Well done

[@Leisnash]

Love it!

[@EdVanMeyer]

This is a great version!

[@davidt9238]

It’s s a real shame Richard gets more views for a cover than he does for his own incredible songs.

[@garymellor3196]

Speechless

[@jublaim]

I'm totally amazed! Richard has taken another piece a bit further!

[@charlescarney2857]

Seeing Richard live is on my bucket list. A remarkable musician.

[@stephenbouchelle7706]

Being an old and long time fan, I can tell you it is worth it.

[@PD_54]

Do it!

[@dankatz1080]

Everyone's talking about Clapton, this is a song!

[@dankatz1080]

Jack Bruce!

[@bzfgt1]

Wow they nailed this one

[@rebeccarail2810]

Love this genius. Mistress. Bex xxx

[@tinyb4165]

There are people that have heard the incredible music and playing of Richard Thomson, and there are those who have never heard music in their lives.