BECK'S BOLERO (1967) by the Jeff Beck Group - with backwards guitar ending

This instrumental track was recorded in 1966 by Jeff Beck (lead guitars), Jimmy Page (12 string rhythm), John Paul Jones (bass), Keith Moon (drums) and Nicky Hopkins (piano). I had the extended version of this with backwards guitar at the end as the flip side of Beck's single, Hi Ho Silver Lining (1967). However it is best known as a track on Beck's album Truth (1968), minus this end bit. Here is the complete track.
The following is paraphrased from Douglas J Noble's article written based on his interview with Beck: So how did Jimmy Page come to write 'Beck's Bolero'? 'Well, with some difficulty and largely without me! ..... I went over to Jim's house and he had this 12-string Fender and he loved the idea of using a bolero-type rhythm for a rock record. He was playing the bolero rhythm and I played the melody on top of it, but then I said, "Jim, you've got to break away from the bolero beat - you can't go on like that for ever!". So we stopped it dead in the middle of the song - like the Yardbirds would do on 'For Your Love' - then we stuck that riff into the middle......I was using a Les Paul for the lead guitar and for the backwards slide guitar through a Vox AC30 - it was the only amp I had and it was covered with beer! Actually, I think it was the beer that gave it it's sound! You can hear Moon screaming in the middle of the record over the drum break. If you listen after the drum break you can only hear the cymbal afterwards 'cause he knocked the mic over! Wonderful!'
As I understand it, the track was recorded with all musicians playing at the same time, as Beck is reported to have said there was 'leaking' into one another's microphones. He also suggested that there were 3 or 4 songs came out of it of which only Bolero saw the light of day and one other had a finished melody. No others were released.
Unfortunately there are no videos of the song, or photos of the session, so I have created a slide show for it. Comments are invited on this video but please no 'my guitarist is better than your guitarist'.
UPDATE: Just heard the sad news today (12 Jan '23) that Jeff passed away. So sad. R.I.P.

[@zarsmusic]

The world has just lost a gifted guitarist, one of the best. RIP Jeff Beck.

[@Jon-Ivy]

Amen! You know, I first heard this when I was in college - circa 2002/2003! Really awesome track.

[@bradleylovej]

F for respects

[@bobfalk5540]

Jeff Beck was the greatest! RIP Jeff Beck

[@lennybreau4670]

He will live forever through his music; Thanks Jeff and tell us later quiet the jam with Hendrix, van halen, Joe diorio and so on! THANKS! AMEN-RAAAAAAA!!!!

[@stefansikora5183]

RIP Jeff Beck. I want to kick my own ass for not seeing him live.

[@broncobob36]

Recording of this song began in May, 1966. Two months before Cream would enter a studio to record for the first time and five months before the Jimi Hendrix Experience would enter a studio to record for the first time. A very melodic and groundbreaking electric guitar performance. Jeff Beck was truly innovative and ahead of his time. RIP Jeff 🎸

[@camronbay1]

Absolutely this tone is unreal.

[@roberttreppleton8979]

And the Yardbirds before that ! Genius !

[@seandorrian2752]

Super group lineup page ,JPJ, moon , Hopkins piano 👍 awesome track

[@Jimbowlcoach]

One of my favorite pieces of music ever!❤

[@oh2joi]

It’s like the first time, every time I hear this! Amazing! Forerunner! Unique!!! R.I.P. Jeff Beck. Thank you

[@danmar007]

Unlike for most people, this is my favourite Jeff Beck tune.

[@jondickinson5623]

Beck, Page, Jones, Hopkins and Moonie, An Epic Supergroup like no other, Imagine if this lineup did an actual album.

[@maximumoccupancy]

That would go over like a lead balloon...

[@kodowdus]

I see what you did there...

[@theStacyJames]

Then you wouldn't have had Zeppelin. I'll take Zepp. Lol

[@sylvainpaquette6485]

@@theStacyJames HAHAHA

[@peterbartolomeo9574]

Heaven. Pure Heaven. Page Beck Moon.

[@JS-fd6jd]

Play it LOUD!!! Jan 11 2023. Rest well Jeff. thank you

[@Maureen-wf6sc]

Always.

[@thecuriousguy1473]

Rest in peace to the legend This is his best work

[@challengerwilliam8414]

R.I.P. J.B. you can not be replaced, ever.

[@jimbailey1122]

This is truly a desert island song. I want this played at my funeral. RIP Jeff Beck.

[@rickhibdon11]

I am so glad I was getting into music back then! There was just so much talent everywhere. Kids today will never realize this caliber of music again. We listened to Yardbirds, Cream, etc and knew this was the start of an age. The world will never see it's like again. Great musicians playing for the love of their craft...

[@torfrida6663]

Thought music of this calibre would continue…. Sadly, it didn’t. Great memories. 🇬🇧

[@dylanmorgan7027]

I have no shame in saying that this piece of music makes me tearful, it's that majestically beautiful.

[@alonsojordan8579]

reallly ...sounds like garage crap ans hints of zeppelin ,whats bolero bout the song anyways ?

[@FrankieTeardrop1998]

@@alonsojordan8579 Eat those motherfucking words because Jeff Beck was doing this before Led Zeppelin even existed, so go fuck yourself.

[@alonsojordan8579]

Bolero just a way of saying I don't know nor care about what I write or name it's just sounds cool eve though it's not a bolero and beck deff didn't jjow what the word meant or the genre was played .

[@alonsojordan8579]

Sup bitch boy you got quiet real Quick.

[@johnwinston6873]

@@alonsojordan8579Das ist einfach geile Musik. Wie, wann und wo aufgenommen - ist Scheiss-Egal.

[@StephanieHettinger-si9ur]

Jeez!! What a line up for this record. Jeff Beck,Jimmy Page,John Paul Jones,Keith Moon and Nicky Hopkins!! It doesn't any better than that!! R.I.P. to Nicky Hopkins and Keith Moon.

[@StephanieHettinger-si9ur]

Typo: it doesn't get any better than that.

[@wilsonmcphert]

And, sadly, Jeff Beck.

[@ronnash4078]

🙏 you are absolutely Correct...

[@jamesberlo4298]

Hard to Believe this was 1966 ??? and how Young these Men were to have such unbelievable Music ability!!!

[@amacallan9]

This is the recording that got me hooked on Jeff Beck...way back in college when I bought Truth. 52 years later it still sounds incredible, and nobody has ever sounded like Beck. Totally unique.

[@richardseaboyer924]

Gotta Agree. I wake up to Morning Dew every day on my Phone. Great way to start the day

[@skyemacallister1306]

I saw Jeff Beck with Jan Hammer on July 3, 1976, day before the bicentennial. I still have not come down from that trip!

[@MomentsDivine]

Same here.. exactly 52 yrs ago for me as of 2022.

[@joegianono682]

It's the TRUTH

[@HytekFred]

If you're of a mind, have a listen to CBA (Char, Bogert and Appice). You're in for a treat. And I'm as much of a fan of Jeff's as you are - and Char must be too.

[@victorjohnson7512]

It was a magical period (50's, 60's and 70's) when the art of music was quickly evolving and amazingly talented people just happened to be alive. It was a Renaissance period...

[@johnsarab4500]

He did this in '66?!!! WOW! Like Hendrix, but under rated. A giant rests in peace.

[@Nred9999]

I think this is what is called “The Crossover of the Gods”

[@lindajanes5698]

I'm soooo glad I was alive in the 60's!!!! These guys were genius musicians!!! This stuff was pretty sofisticated for us 15 year olds!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@trevorjennings720]

Hello Linda, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??

[@ayzhanorozobayeva6986]

One of the all time great musicians. He made that guitar sing, dance and talk. Love you, Jeff. Rest in peace.

[@jeffreyfader6461]

Bought the album “Jeff Beck, Truth” when it first came out. Awesome song! Even better with a tab of “orange sunshine”. Lol. Still have the album. I am 73 yrs old and still enjoy it. And, yes, I still have a turntable!

[@nancybrownlee6518]

Me, too... also 73, have a turntable, fine stereo, TEAK speakers... a reel-to-reel... 400 albums, a similar number of CDs... did someone call for a music freak?

[@glenx4892]

you're 73 and still enjoy it? The song or the orange sunshine? haha

[@danielledumont6536]

I remember going to all these high end stereo shops with my ex. A lot of tubes, and absolutely turntables... Better sound ever than a cd..

[@sierranvin]

All Hail Orange Sunshine!

[@danthaman03]

What kind of turntable?

[@gd7561]

RIP Jeff!!! You were a fucking legend!!! This is the recording that jumpstarted a whole era of music!!!😇

[@maxauburn]

Rock was still very much in the "Experimental Stage" when this song was recorded. I would say that "Beck's Bolero" is one hell of a successful experiment!

[@morebenxyz4262]

RIP to this legendary guitarist 🕊 I was listening to this very song when I found out that he sadly passed. Thank you Jeff for leaving us with this masterpiece of an instrumental

[@pappapsmotzer554]

No one can replace him. He will surely be missed. Will be hearing becks belero in my head till the day I die. God be with you Jeff.

[@larryyates2379]

I hear this song in my head for days after listening to it, that's the sign of a GREAT song.

[@edwardsavage9782]

You mean like "It's a small, small world" at Disneyland? LOL!!!

[@JoeAble72]

Larry maybe dejavu bud.😂

[@JuniorFarquar]

Because jimmy wrote it

[@paulsto6516]

Where else can you go and hear shades of "Telstar" and "Iron Man" in the same song.

[@petelombardi5924]

holy god what an epic song

[@garmit61]

Really sad to hear of the great Jeff Beck's passing. He will be Sadly missed. He has to be one of the most innovative guitarists ever.

[@peterglynn2128]

Jeff Beck. Bolero was brilliant !! “ Shapes of Things “, “ Over, Under , Sideways , Down “. Listen to Yardbirds , “ Roger the Engineer “ . Rest in Peace Jeff. THANK YOU !!

[@mauricepitman]

I had hi ho silver lining when it came out in the 60's and saw the b-side becks bolero and thought what's this ? after playing air guitar to it a million times its still one of the best instrumentals ever

[@mickeymousebiker1]

All of these immensly-talented guys were (and remain) serious about their craft. Yes, we lived in a time when music spoke to our hearts and souls like no other time in history. Time will never bury sound like this. I get a chill down my spine every time I cue up this dynamic and resplendent instrumental. I dedicate this one to all of those who venture into the skies (and outer space). Someday, I pray and hope, we'll all play with the angels (with this instrumenatal playing all around us).

[@glorycej3978]

This is my mantra. I play this most everyday. It takes me far away , back in time . And far up and away from this place. It takes me away . And I love every chord. And Jeff and Jimmy,Jonesy,Moon... Rest in Peace dear Jeff. HE has a new band member. One of the greatest of all time. Band of Angels

[@GG-xu1yn]

Unquestionably one of the finest, most powerful pieces of music ever created. Not to take a thing away from Jeff, but Nicky should ALWAYS be given a giant share of the praise for his 'hammering of those ivories' . . . ROCK ON, DUDES ! ! !

[@marcfedak]

Yes, Nicky Hopkins had precision and stamina to be able to play those insistent bolero beat piano chords for that long of a song. Actually, I find it's oddly easier playing some classical music as compared to the more aggressive rock piano playing (starting with Fats Domino and later Jerry Lee Lewis and Little Richard, then mutated to good effect by Velvet Underground and Brian Eno).

[@walterfechter8080]

Since learning of the death of Jeff Beck earlier today, I've been listening to this instrumental over and over. It's been a favorite of mine since 1967. Rickard Wagner gave the world his "Flight of the Valkyries." Beck, Page, Jones, Hopkins, and Moon gave us this dynamic and heavenly-resplendent masterpiece. This is one for the ages, Jeff and company. You've created the power and the glory that is Rock N Roll! Gabriel has his horn. Jeff Beck has his guitar. Both belong to an Infinity where Light; Life and Wondrous Sound will always be. Jeff Beck (RIP)

[@ShirleyScott-Savannah]

This is what happens when great musicians get together! I have lived during the most beautiful period of music history ever - having been born in 1956 and would not trade it for anything.

[@alexdiaz4181]

Hello 👋 Shirley How are you doing today?

[@jomama7458]

1955 was a better year. 😁✌

[@rogerlawson1818]

What a masterpiece!!!!! I don't think there was any better than Nicky Hopkins. R.I.P.

[@oh2joi]

Heard this on my way home this evening. After all these years, NOTHING still compares to the sound of these incredible and talented musicians! This song left an indelible mark in my ears.

[@petratical]

He was my favorite guitarist, so bought my first vinyl record album with this song in 1968. Played it all the time on my record player, and along with, I Ain't Superstitious. I had a good ear for music, for sure. Thanks Jeff, God bless and comfort your loved ones!

[@mikkalinka9781]

Rod Stewart...vocals. Don't forget Awesome cut "Plynth (Water Down the Drain) on the 'TRUTH' album....👍👍👍

[@BotoxBlues]

When I heard this song in the sixties, around 67 or 68, I was totally blown away... Lightyears ahead of the lot! Another timeless masterpiece. 100 years from now they will be listening to this as we listen to Beethoven and Mozart!!

[@allegritac7146]

Thank you for this... I'd never heard the backwards guitar part before. I found this after I heard the terrible news of his sudden death. There will never be another guitarist like him. What a genius he was.

[@Johnny-lr5jt]

1:38 Keith's trademark scream, picked up by the drum mics. You can hear his screams on many of the earlier Who recordings.

[@stellaercolani3810]

This song propels you into the stratospheric atmosphere...

[@TanBarbieGirlxox]

Hold on now you guys, there are a few of us in this modern generation who think this revolutionary music kicks ass! Thank you, mom and dad for that. The fact that Page, Beck, Jones, and Moon all jammed on this blows my mind. Radical song

[@eltonjagger6529]

Don’t forget Nikki Hopkins!

[@rosa7236]

@@eltonjagger6529 RIGHT!!

[@blue-fj9ky]

I saw the Jeff Beck Group live when I was 16. The lead singer was Rod Stewart and the bass player was Ronnie Wood. They made a big impression on me when I was young, too!

[@Morticia1313]

Heartbroken💔 There will never be another Jeff Beck

[@trevorjennings720]

Hello Deb, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??

[@mikedoyle5852]

When Jimi Hendrix was asked who ‘he’ thought was the greatest he said, ‘’Uh, that would be Mr. Beck.’’ True story. Research it. RIP, Legend.

[@chain-mail926]

Always one of my favorites..... Beck influenced my playing so much that John McLaughlin walked into my rehearsal at SIR Studios in NYC and thought I was Jeff ...I pretty much “died and went to heaven” when that happened. What made it extra special was that John and Jeff had just wound up their tour together...and John apologized for interrupting me and asked me if I wanted to jam with him in Studio A ... Best Day of My Life !!

[@edvisser7808]

Smells fishy.

[@chain-mail926]

Ed Visser Ed why does it smell fishy to you ....every word of it is true..... I’ve opened up for Jethro Tull ....Johnny Winter..... Edgar Winter..... The Ramones and more ....at my age I have no reason to lie about anything (hint....the photo is 40 years old)

[@edvisser7808]

@@chain-mail926my apologies for my stonner coments (fishy) , I don't doubt your abilities with the guitar at all. It's just that having toured together I'd imagine that there wouldn't be much spark But , im no muso just love good quality music .ps sat in R.S.A. in the 1970s looking at New Music Express & Melody Maker concert guide for the British isles nobands toured here ,knew naught about the U.S.A. Loved Grand Funk live.and saw the J Giles band in Holland Pink Pop festival early eighties only dreamt of what you were doing . Apologies for late,phone problems.

[@angie1243]

I'm going to have this played when I depart this life. It makes you feel like you're soaring away.

[@trevorjennings720]

Hello Angie, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??

[@wilson9696]

great line up. this needs to be heard now more than ever. Truth was one of the finest albums out of the 60's.

[@doncastillo7813]

Agreed, Rod's vocals were awesome also. Every song was far out man.

[@intentben123]

only 27 and had that on vinyl such a great fucking album

[@samthunders3611]

Ever!

[@georgemaynard7604]

Amen Brothet!

[@samthunders3611]

RAVE UP with the Yard Birds

[@econoroller]

Nicky Hopkins. One of the best ever. This song is truly a conglomeration some of the finest rockers of the era. Bless them all for the gifts they've given us. R.I.P. Hop n' Moonie, they still live in our hearts and ears forever.

[@chuckhutton5087]

Alas, now only JPJ and Jimmy Page are still with us. Guitar virtuoso Jeff Beck passed away today of bacterial meningitis at 78 years young. RIP Jeff Beck.

[@econoroller]

@@chuckhutton5087 Yes Indeed we've lost one of the most creative, talented, and unique guitarists of our era. Beck's Bolero and Jeff's Boogie got blasted on my system today, along with many others. In my honest opinion he didn't have any flops, they were ALL good...rock on Jeff Beck

[@hardtruth4459]

Rest in peace. I think people will appreciate him even more now than he's gone. Like a starving artist that gets famous after they die.

[@louiepapia9865]

One of the greatest ROCK tracks of all time......Never fails to impress!....

[@jonhoward4884]

Hauntingly beautiful and dripping with nostalgia. So iconic.

[@MikeSrok]

This has been my favorite song for 52 years🎸🎶

[@MikeSrok]

This has been seriously my favorite song since 1967!

[@TheEricroberson]

Mine since 1984 i was 12 years old love old music

[@jimcurrie8367]

Amen

[@sergioalunan6644]

"Jeff Beck is so far ahead of most legendary guitarists and he keeps getting better and better", this what Jimmy Page said at Jeff Beck's induction into the HOF 2009!

[@DaveSpagnol]

I can go with that. Last year my wife got tickets to see Van Morrison at the O2, but the support act was Jeff Beck and he's still amazing. He was wearing some very blingy bracelets but I expect they are to cover up wrist supports, as he's getting on! He's never been the most commercially successful guitarist, but he still pushes the electric guitar to its limits and beyond, and makes it look easy, as if anyone could do it. Of course they can't.

[@HairMetalJintz]

BECK is the Guitar "MASTER" with Hendrix 2nd and Page 3rd with Clapton battin' Clean-up in My World -

[@kevinebarron]

Better and better circa 2009. Ummmmmmmmmm no. Sorry, if course they'll pad each other at the HOF. Monster beck fan, taught me a lot....namely timbre and I could play like Beck and not have to schwank.

[@JamezDHI50]

Written & arranged by Page for Beck. As you know, Beck played it at his HOF induction ceremony.

[@magneto7930]

@@JamezDHI50 that's very questionable. Beck always claimed that he wrote it and then Page demanded credit.

[@christophermclaughlin8899]

Just heard the bad news and damn it, I want to cry. RIP, you bloody beautiful guitar player.

[@GasMaskParade]

This is the soundtrack to an incredible and lucid dream that fades away rapidly with every waking minute.Just beautiful.

[@ralphcarpenter760]

RIP to one of the all time greats. All my favorite artists are now in their late 70's...sad to see them go.

[@pappapsmotzer554]

Jeff was way ahead of his time. Nothing compares.the most beautiful sound ever. Miss you Jeff.

[@gunslinger1946]

I want becks bolero played when i pass, love this song.

[@coldacre]

brilliant tune from Jimmy Page!

[@kenbuchalski7424]

What sound n feel..makes me sad that nobody plays like this anymore..long time fan n worshipper..rip THE BEST 🎸

[@gregdunningham9132]

I had the honour to sit in Stables studios listening to Nick jamming with Jeff back in the 1980's. To have known these guys and been there when they created magic. Bless you Jeff and Nick. RIP

[@chitownbluesy]

I bought the Truth album around 1974 (I was 5 when it was recorded) and it changed my world. I listen to this now and I'm no less thunderstruck from the symphony of sound that they created. Pagey's gift to Jeff, this IS the British Invasion!

[@robertochiang54]

Beck, Page, J.P.Jones, Moon & Hopkins!! Who could ask for more? Wonderfull!!!

[@BubbaZen10]

Some of my favorite people, and two of my "gods".

[@Thadmotor1044]

I believe that this is one of the finest rock bands ever assembled .... cant touch this ....

[@johncurley4178]

My all time favorite Jeff Beck piece, such power and presence. Playing with some movers and shakers themselves. Moonie driving that rhythm and heartbeat with Jonesy, and of course Jimmy. RIP Mr. Beck, thank you for the inspiration over generations.

[@glennmorris3370]

This is perhaps one of THE greatest instrumental Rock anthems ever produced.

[@marcfedak]

That's certainly up there with "Hocus Pocus" by Focus, "Frankenstein" by Edgar Winter Group, "Red" and/or "Sailor's Tale" by King Crimson, "Interstellar Overdrive" by Pink Floyd, "Soul Sacrifice" by Santana (especially the live at Woodstock version) to name a few great rock instrumentals. I love the spacey, echoed slide guitar descending parts and the fuzz tone on the regular guitar solo. I'm surprised Keith Moon is relatively low in the mix though.

[@nigelwillmott6177]

Perhaps...?

[@mikegacek9182]

@@marcfedak hocus pocus focus. Fuckin amazing ! They used to play that on the radio . Before radio sucked.

[@joaquinlezcano2372]

@@marcfedak also "rhayader/rhayader goes to town" by Camel

[@leahmcnamara6951]

The best!

[@mickfestivalsforall]

Never get tired of hearing this, can't understand why it doesn't get a mention in the top 100 of all time.

[@markzelepugas6046]

Because those lists are full of shit

[@King_Flippy_Nips]

its because jeff beck and jimmy page had a beef over this song, page wrote it but beck wanted credit for writing it and always took credit for it, even tho it still says to this day that the writer was jimmy page

[@j.jester7821]

King Flippy Nips Agreed. I love Jeff Beck, but he does have a bit of an ego problem and seems a bit controlling.

[@loosilu]

@@j.jester7821 All guitar gods have an ego problem

[@empireoflizards]

@@j.jester7821 Page also has a track record of claiming credit with other musicians disputing. Who do you believe?

[@ricardogonzalezbackit3808]

Timeless Bolero, blows my mind everytime i've heard it. It's really magical, when Keith's drums appears on stage it's like some electric sensation move into my soul. Really one of the top rock hymns (sorry my english).

[@colinbennett3470]

A sad loss to the music world, heartbroken.A creative genius. Wired Track (5) R.I.P. mate.

[@condimentking414]

R.I.P. Jeff Beck And welcome to immortality.

[@tompease8810]

Masterpiece. Jeff and Jimmy were ahead of their time

[@brittbarrett2444]

Spiritual song. Song gives you life, faith, strength.

[@nigeh5326]

Amazing how much talent Britain had back in the 60s/70s makes me proud to be British ✌️

[@stickman1742]

Too bad about the last 40 years, but for a while there England was #1.

[@magneto7930]

Well this American is forever grateful that we opened up the musical gates!

[@IHateYoutubeHandlesVeryMuch]

you didnt compose or perform that music though.

[@patcola7335]

England has a much longer history than the states,...how could they not produce some great stuff with all of that history and culture.

[@nigeh5326]

@@patcola7335 yep we have history and culture but the biggest influence was US music especially black blues players

[@jerryramirez8444]

This song makes me feel, Like I'm in orbit' alone on a space trek" (crazy) I'm 69 years old, first heard this song in 1968 on a Underground radio station. I still get that crazy feeling Everytime I hear it ~ pure (genius) stands alone! Anyone else would Butcher it...

[@sebastianfitzptraick7395]

This is one of the best songs in rock history, those lines at the beginning building to that explosion of a riff in the middle is just perfect. The talent on the track is evident.

[@tedfordhyde]

Just read the news of Jeff's passing. RIP. An all-time great.

[@davidsanchez4992]

This tune is what I call one step beyond the classic music....

[@pgo301]

Certainly qualifies as Rock's Ultimate Anthem. RIP & Thank You Mr. Beck

[@SuperBSmeter]

Still gives me goosebumps and the only reason why I haven't given up my high-fidelity stereo system...

[@sergioalunan6644]

jimmy played the 12 string Jeff Beck played all the electric parts and is awesome! Jeff and Jimmy evengot Keith Moon to play drums! And John Paul Jones plays bass and Nicky Hopkins who I met in Berkeley plays piano! What a band!

[@nyg1954]

Moon kicked over the mic in the middle of the song so all you hear are the cymbals

[@slogans777]

I believe Page played a Fender 12-string (electric) on this.

[@jimshillingford2027]

@@nyg1954 Interesting !

[@greglapointe1311]

There is at least one guitar part in this song that sounds very much like a Jimmy Page solo.

[@elbrianoboesito9632]

This is why they done it..For the love of 🎶

[@mattsweeny3957]

This came out in 67. The year I was born he was ahead of his time. Love you Jeff. Matt

[@TheMischiefmanaged]

I got to see Jeff Beck for the first time in my life play with Johnny Depp in Nashville Indiana 2022 just a few monthes ago. I never knew what Rock music could be till then he brought us history from when I was just a small child and didn't know what music really was he brought another era and then even transended this one to me that day. I am also sad that I only found him so late in my life and not when I was younger doing so many other things but I am Grateful I didnt miss it altogether and I finally had that life changing experience. I will tell you this when we get to Heaven There's going to be a hell of a band. God Bless You Jeff and Love You Jeff hope you got to hear what I wrote in the note that was attached to the gift I threw up on stage that Johnny picked up at that concert I meant what I said.

[@jonlen5784]

This is Epic, Page, Beck & Moon, Nonpareil 💥

[@MultiFloyde]

So epic! So mind blowing! Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck ! Was fortunate enough to see Jeff Beck ! Jimmy Page would be icing on the cake !

[@chrismonroe4855]

Rock In Peace, Jeff. Another outsider who changed things forever.

[@iamanovercomer3253]

Jeff Beck is the best 🎸🎶🎵 there is ! With age he has gotten sooo much better ! And a Fender strat 🎸 fits him much better ‼️

[@jawoody9745]

This song reminds me of what London was all about in the mid 1960's. It is a fucking beautiful song!

[@jackwhite9395]

And now you have to push your way through throngs of muslims.

[@carywest9256]

@@jackwhite9395 That is sad,man they're over here in America.Just about every mom&pop corner market they own.And our damn government gives them low interest loans. A native born American can't do that. I'll shu up about politics,this is about music.

[@freeman10000]

OK boomers!

[@JohnSmith-su3ze]

@@freeman10000 Muslims everywhere

[@willemvandeursen3105]

In 1967 the soundscape of poprecords had broadened enormously (and still without Synthesizer). I found Beck's instrumental sensational. Hendrix' All Along The Watchtower, that came a year later, too. Mind you, this came 2-3 years after the death of the Merseybeat and Surfbeat era. 1967 was an amazing revolution year.

[@3243_]

May Jeff Beck rest in peace, and may each of his loved ones be comforted, cared for, and healed.

[@lesliekeith9230]

Real always keep this instrumental in my mind when thinking about Jeff Beck..rest in ✌️ you have had a long journey..

[@burpvom]

Five giants united.

[@MIKECNW]

What do you mean by that?

[@burpvom]

@@MIKECNW Beck, Page, Jones, Moon and Hopkins

[@MIKECNW]

@@burpvom Oh I see. Don't know what I was thinking of.

[@corvettejohn4507]

Proto Zeppelin.

[@davidratcliffe1]

IF YOU'VE FOUND YOU'VE RUN OUT OF COFFEE ONE MORNING, JUST PLAY THIS AT MAXIMUM VOLUME.

[@jawoody9745]

+davidratcliffe1 A beautiful, fantastic song to wake your ass up!!

[@Ginger7024]

Seriously? The beginning spaces me out and relaxes me, then........Keith screams and all hell breaks loose.....fabulous! Then back to epically spacey......a masterpiece!

[@radcam69]

Ginger Ann Relax, it's a liner note from the LP.

[@russelmurray9268]

Yes yes yes

[@opiumtrailz]

SOC.

[@Frankcastlepunisher74]

The loss of a great!!!! Rest in Peace Jeff! You created a generation to look up to!

[@davo2003hd]

R.I.P. Jeff Beck Thank you for the fabulous music.

[@samthunders3611]

RIP Jeff Beck January 2023

[@chrispetrillo9042]

RIP Jeff Beck. By far my most favorite song of his.

[@mariannwatt2678]

It just never gets old thanks

[@lukapust]

Nicky Hopkins. Everywhere this man emerged, the music group reached for the stars.

[@michaelsena7445]

Great tune the greatest musicians ever

[@Pulsonar]

I can hear every genre of rock in this short piece, even grunge!!! It is probably the single most influential piece of rock music of all time.

[@gd7561]

Agreed, my friend. Could not agree with you more, in fact. This is where it all begins. And the truth of the matter is that this is the original Led Zeppelin. This is not the Yardbirds, this is not the Who, and this is not the Jeff Beck Group. This is the original Led Zeppelin. The date of this recording is, I believe, May 16, 1966, at IBC Studios in London. This is before Cream, this is before the Jeff Beck Group, this is before the Jimi Hendrix Experience, this is before the MC5, this is before Iron Butterfly and this is before Blue Cheer. In this piece you can hear the birth pangs of all the progressive rock, hard rock and headbanging heavy metal that was about to explode in the late 1960s. They recorded one other track I believe (I think it was Hi Ho Silver Lining), but this is the real gem, a sonic marvel of its time. There was talk of forming a band and taking the whole thing on the road, and I believe John Entwistle was to have been part of the new group, can you imagine that. I believe it was either John or Keith Moon who came with the name Led Zeppelin, which is what this new band was to have been called. Then the Yardbirds did a tour, and the Who did a tour and the whole idea was scrapped...until two years later after the Yardbirds dissolved, or should I say, evolved into what would become Led Zeppelin, in the summer of 1968. When you consider how early this recording was, how experimental and how great it was, and what it would eventually spawn, it's not a stretch to say that this is the single most influential recording in the history of rock.

[@KathleenMcCormickLCSWMPH]

@@gd7561 yes, so interesting. I have been in awe of this cut since it came out. It’s a wild ride, transcendent and guttural at the same time.

[@greglima408]

@@gd7561 Many years ago (decades really) I read an interview with Beck in the RS and when he discussed this potential band he said they were trying to get Steve Marriot to come sing with them and that someone from Marriot's camp asked them "How would you like to be a band with no fingers?" That pretty much ended there attempt to put anything together. I'm not saying I know for certain that happened but I am certain Beck said it, because that's not a line one easily forgets, lol.

[@jimerispaha5781]

I think it’s an early stage of heavy metal. Its a heavy song for1966. It’s a pioneer song.

[@burpvom]

@@gd7561 great comment. I totally agree.

[@kimdurig1322]

So many great guitarist came out of the sixties and Jeff was one of the finest

[@trevorjennings720]

Hello Kim, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??

[@YNGWIE998]

I was 14 years of age, and on holiday in Wales and me and my mate used to go to this cafe in town. They had a jukebox with some pretty awful 45's, I selected 'Hi ho silver lining' which I didn't particularly like, and then played the 'b' side. REVELATION. I must have played that track at least 20 times on that holiday, the cafe owner winced when I walked in! From that moment on that was it, I had found my music. 50 years later, I have got to thank J.B for 'opening my eyes, or ears' to the sweet sound of the electric guitar. Then along came Hendrix.