Budgie - Black velvet stallion (1976)

[@nickyousoufian3855]

RIP Burke Shelley. A truly underrated musician.

[@johnthonig8832]

A genius has died

[@mrbruceriddell]

Underrated…. Crap

[@jonathanaiglon5321]

and what a voice !!

[@ericaward702]

😞🙏💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔🙏😞

[@stevehiscox1473]

The world of rock will never be the same without you Burke. Thanks for the memories

[@johnthonig8832]

Agreed

[@tylerkasuboski3366]

The most under-rated UK rock band of the 70's....Absolute masters.

[@johnthonig8832]

71-72-73 Austin tx Surreal

[@paula2751]

Of all time

[@ursulazillner7874]

R.I.P. Burke Shelley ! One of the greatest musicians ever died last evening. Salute !

[@johnthonig8832]

😭☮️✌️☹️🙏

[@janiet6412]

Un passé plein de sensibilité s'en va... czas pełen wrażliwości i subtelności odchodzi. R.I.P

[@johnthonig8832]

@@janiet6412 ☮️🙏

[@alanlevy9193]

RIP Burke Shelley, one of the greatest frontmen/bass players in history

[@johnthonig8832]

☹️🙏☮️

[@scapegoat1313]

I would like your comment, but I can't be the one who changes it from 13

[@mannyruiz1954]

RIP. We lost a musical genius and a hell of a band.

[@frankrich5024]

Man, this guitar man is shredding the frets at warp speed! Outstanding solo.

[@johnthonig8832]

Tony Bourge

[@ricardogarza1730]

I was able to see the " BUDGIE " at the majestic theater in San Antonio back in the day. Was removed by the police for some reason but just bought another ticket and went back in with my long hair , handkerchief around my head " HI " as the sky , back in the day .

[@SRBSBBQ]

I think I was there! 1979 or so?

[@georgec2126]

Exceptional. Every bit as good as Zeppelin, Sabbath or Purple.

[@ivormott7309]

....... as I have been pointing out for years!!! With hindsight its clear they deserved way more recognition.

[@bruno2000.]

Better than sabbath.....????

[@leftylucy2263]

@@bruno2000. Correct, your answer must be in the form of a question.

[@tonyhoward8699]

Correct

[@Jay-st6sl]

Its like sabbath mixed with steely dan or like Gerry Rafferty

[@aimeekelly9794]

Just love Budgie. They were true originals. If you listen to The Eagles and “In Those Shoes,” they were influenced by this song. Stallion came out three years before it. I live in San Antonio native and would love to have grown up here back in the 70s.

[@dianainclan2021]

Aimee Kelly Hellyeah I love it 😻

[@daverincon4761]

Moxy,Legs Diamond,Great White and Frank Marino plus about 4 other 70 bands in October in the beautiful San anfuckintonio

[@sungodrah]

wow.mind blown.I didn't notice that.and now i think of how close the Eagle's song is with that bass line..good song too.but this is FIRE!

[@Sokofeather]

I wondered that when I heard the bass line. Old fan of Eagles, new fan of Budgie. I've always liked birds...

[@johnthonig8832]

@@daverincon4761 Joe Anthony- Lou Roney KMAC KISS SAN ANTONE

[@andrearitchie6464]

Tony Bourge is a brilliant guitar player. Very underrated band, indeed.

[@johnthonig8832]

Indeed, agreed ☮️👍

[@keerannagindas1131]

What a killer guitar solo

[@haroldarana6217]

BUDGIE IS THE GREATEST ROCK AND ROLL BAND IN ROCK AND ROLL HISTORY they should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

[@pauldaly3952]

Rock Gods Criminally underrated by the establishment but Not the Fans. R.I.P Burke Shelley.

[@davidgreener2681]

Burke Shelley RIP - before his time. Budgie were unique - Shelley and Bourge sounded like no one else. Songwriting including lyrics, lead and bass guitar licks, riffs and solos up there with the very, very best.

[@johnthonig8832]

Well said, agree ☮️👍

[@wojciechkaszynski193]

What to say. It's Budgie. I've been interested in rock music since 1973. This song has been still my favourite rock ballad. Please count the time it's really long term. I really love their music and I've got all their CD. I think it is time to introduce everyone this band and remember for older music fans. Are You agree? If YES go on.

[@johnthonig8832]

1971 here

[@tammieparrishmiller3669]

I agree!

[@petercrisp6447]

@@tammieparrishmiller3669 agree the band were so legendary

[@AlejandroFonzecaLopez]

🎉 good stuff, bass god.

[@josephmata7557]

1975 ,V.H.S. is on the house!

[@JamesHollands-v7f]

LOVE THIS WHEN IT FIRST CAME OUT.. LOVE IT EVEN MORE NOW !!!!! 🌟⭐️🌟⭐️🌟

[@keerannagindas1131]

What a ending to this song. A masterpiece

[@jeffdawson2786]

I can smell the weed during this one. Teens at a friend’s house after school. Dear memories. Budgie, yeah!

[@johnthonig8832]

Same here as a teen Same here right now The weed is stronger now. ✌️

[@giuseppemaggio5894]

Man this band just keeps on giving me the chills. Just listen to this amazing track. The power and the tension brought by the rythm section and THAT GUITAR TONE COMBINED WITH THAT GUITAR WORK. Tony Bourge has got to be one of the most underrated guitar players of all time...and I am not one of those people that abuse the term "overrated". This guy is one of the few that really deserve this term

[@johnthonig8832]

Since 1971- for me

[@gregjameswest4749]

Totally agree mate. Lpved them since i was 17 & I'm 62 now. Tony Bourge has always been up there with the best in my opinion.

[@JoseRamirez-rk6si]

I saw Budgie back in I believe was 1979-1980 twice at the sunken gardens in San Antonio Texas the show was a blast!

[@johnthonig8832]

👍☮️

[@jeffhavas8013]

Joe anthony

[@JoseRamirez-rk6si]

@@jeffhavas8013 ; that’s right bud, The God Father of rocken roll the town that made bands famous. Yeah well, those times are gone for ever. They only exist in our memory, shit man!! So fucken sad post bro! You know what ? 🤣💭😁 ignor…..

[@jeffhavas8013]

Do you remember when he used to burp on air

[@johnthonig8832]

@@jeffhavas8013 I do. 😏😎👍

[@aaronlopez4649]

I love the way Budgie plays their music.

[@magorzatazapert9955]

I love too... Especially rhytm section...

[@mannyruiz1954]

Love Budgie. They are GOLD!...❤

[@maurofuentes366]

I was 14 when i saw Budgie, still loving them!!!!

[@johnthonig8832]

I was 16

[@gregromo305]

Me 2

[@ericaward702]

🙏❤️🙏

[@John-vw3lr]

The first Budgie track I heard was “ Parents “ in 1976 I was 16 years old I had never heard anything quite like it before it’s was something from a different stratosphere…. Peace to World from Scotland.

[@sikboy666]

Man, these guys were so good.

[@RamonGonzalez-ru3qh]

Love Budgie... Always have.

[@anthonylees9029]

Brilliant! Guitar almost talks !!Fantastic as ever since I first heard it in 1976 !!Rock on Budgie . Great rock NEVER ages !!!😀👍🎸🎸

[@autoazure]

Budgie, just the music of my youth! GODs of time travel as they transport me back!

[@emitlevart7155]

😎

[@jamescourt4703]

Iwas at a gig in cardiff castle in 1976. Budgie were on the bill. They played this track. The crowd loved it. I bought the album the next week. Welsh wizards!!!

[@strictlynorton]

So underated... saw them at a rock allnighter at the Scala Kings X in 1973. Was 16 years old and still remember them hitting the stage at 3am and starting their set with Breadfan. Just brilliant!

[@smokinjz]

Black velvet stallion, you are gone* Chasing a windsong, be my son Always here wondering Hoof beats are thundering through me Maybe you're running from me Black velvet stallion are you near Carry me far away from my fear Son of an Arab mare Roaming on solid air and free While you are living be free Black velvet stallion be alone Send me a messenger call me home Pictures and silhouettes Spending a pirouette on me Maybe you're coming to me Black velvet stallion you're my child Flower of tenderness growing wild Look through my wilderness No one would ever guess you're me What I am seeing is me

[@billparry3591]

Burke shelley. Top notch.

[@jesseoliva2470]

Rocking in San Antonio Texas. West Side

[@pixelpawzgaming]

Love the lyrics and had a budgie called Velvet he loved music

[@johnthonig8832]

@@jesseoliva2470 Joe Anthony Lou Roney KMAC-KISS

[@TheOverlordOfProcrastination]

That guitar solo tone is fuckin searing! Managed to see them a few times in the 70s, and that not only feels like a lifetime ago, it actually IS a lifetime ago. Great days.

[@johnthonig8832]

Same Austin -San Antonio

[@MrRukiddin]

Tony Bourge you are a monster!

[@johnthonig8832]

Enough Said 💪☮️

[@johnthonig8832]

My fav band since 1971

[@DamnableReverend]

This song is somehow really funky and realyl mysterious/hypnotic at once. Love taht trilo of albums starting with Bandolier and endign with Impeckable. Somehow it's my favourite period of Budgie.

[@dancorey9886]

This is hauntingly. Breathtakingly music to my ears!

[@johnvazquez6485]

The best track I can't forget

[@rogerpena3555]

This band was waaay ahead of they're time. They fuckn kickass an seen them like 3 times.

[@hanstunney8543]

Never got to see them live unfortunately.

[@edwardbarcello9037]

I feel like Burke must have had such an amazing voice live, no gimmicks.

[@paulkazakoff9231]

@@hanstunney8543 Me neither.Never came to my state of West Australia.To far from Wales I guess.

[@johnthonig8832]

Austin--- San Antonio 3 times Surreal

[@chooqi7]

You know you’re old when you consider this LP Budgie’s newer release

[@davebarber3827]

First saw them in 1973 still love listening to them so darn good.

[@bloodboughtbigphilr8266]

Budgie sure could play. Landmark band in metal's development but a travesty that they're are so often overlooked. Been a huge fan for years.

[@davidleija9836]

And this is Rock and Roll, still rocking in San Antonio. In peace and blessings, David Leija 😎♒🕉️☸️💜

[@johnthonig8832]

Joe Anthony

[@robynjacobia7131]

haven't heard this in a long time. great music.

[@Maceta444]

this song is so haunting , damn...

[@gustavnovak]

black velvet stallion and heaven knows our name are truly two highlights 👍👍👍👍👍

[@jamesgonzales8690]

KILLER ROCK SONG ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@taipan60]

57 year,s young ,and still listning ,look out retirement home....

[@marileedenr8473]

Bruce Kett 59 today..

[@dianainclan2021]

Bruce Kett so what? That’s cool 😎 you’re a rocker to the core!!

[@hanstunney8543]

@Gar 64 and know kids don't own music. Us old folks do ...

[@johnthonig8832]

@@hanstunney8543 66 here Will play BreadFan and get everyone Rocking at the resthome

[@hanstunney8543]

@@johnthonig8832 I will be that retirement home DJ. 🤘

[@MagicFan81]

RIP Burke.

[@johnthonig8832]

😭☹️☮️💓🙏

[@artruiz169]

Who's still listening on 10/26/2019, I used to play Sky High Percentage, with a band during my Airforce career, good times

[@dianainclan2021]

Art Ruiz I will be happy to listen to your band! Rock on 🤘

[@dianainclan2021]

Hey I’m still jamming to this kickass song !!LOVE BUDGIE

[@johnthonig8832]

@@dianainclan2021 Me too. I am the guy that turned on my few friends to Budgie around 1971 This was in a small town near Austin. 50 years later, and I still get Thank Yous from around the country

[@allenstyer81]

Such an under appreciated band.. great stuff too bad I can't get it on Spotify

[@davidwainwright2816]

Same on Apple Music…!😡. Get the CD s…..🎸

[@paula2751]

I agree! Spotify only has Crash Course In Brain Surgery...otherwise the rest are live.

[@paula2751]

@@davidwainwright2816 been trying to record again on my cassettes...sucks

[@therestlesslegs8379]

That is so awesome. AMAZING

[@jamescourt4703]

Was great to hear this track live.

[@johnthonig8832]

@@jamescourt4703 Yes indeed it is a memory that makes me smile

[@blaserlrs]

Fcking Amazing Track Rest In Peace my Friend Burke Shelley.

[@luzantonio908]

Excellent! 🎸🎸🎸👋👍🎼

[@MrKempy20]

not heard this for years remember buying the album when it came out.

[@twoshedsjackson6478]

I bought this album at a Budgie gig at St.Albans Civic Hall in 1976. I was right at the front, leaning on the stage, right where Burke was playing.

[@losrolling8027]

Exciting times ... thanks Budgie 💜

[@yio791]

... Αξεχαστα χρονια Victoria.. 🤍🤍

[@marileedenr8473]

Love this song..I had a great childhood teen...

[@Dorie-m8p]

SO COOL LOVE THIS SONG!!!🤘👍😊❤️

[@yogiguitar1]

when i was in school i'd go round my mates and he'd put his older brothers records on. thats how i got introduced to budgie. later i saw them '81 in reading. started listening to the band again since the last couple of years. i appreciate them way more now that im older and wiser

[@magorzatazapert9955]

Just great piece of art...

[@johnthonig8832]

Indeed

[@mariuszkowalski7773]

To jest kosmos, ponadczasowy, piękny utwór

[@johnthonig8832]

Surreal ☮️

[@magorzatazapert9955]

Dla mnie chyba ich największe mistrzostwo... Klimacik przebija Napoleony i Parentsów...

[@jimsim3]

Burke Shelley has gone 10th Jan 2022 just heart broken, This band played A big part in my youth. We have just lost a big Welsh Star. RIP /|\

[@redshaftedflicker]

I'll take Budgie as the greatest three piece hard rock band. I like 'em better than Rush and Cream, both phenomenal in their own right.

[@johnthonig8832]

Agreed

[@flybynight14]

the good ol days hell yea I have this album

[@eddiespanner]

Bradford Rios, I was standing crossed arms waiting for the band to come on, some 20 years ago and on they came, Burke replicating my stance which immediately melted me. A great night, a great performance from a great band. Underrated crops up a lot with this band and it is very justified.

[@chrisdamon5367]

One of my all-time favorite songs. I first heard this on KMAC radio in San Antonio when I was 11 years old, and this song always connected with me... big time! This is one of those songs that brings me pure joy every time I hear it (which is often).

[@johnthonig8832]

Joe and Lou

[@henrypena6363]

Been listening to budgie since 79 when I was growing up in San Antonio kick ass rock .

[@johnthonig8832]

Joe Anthony

[@mahoganyclaw]

ROCK Efffin' ON! Budgie sets the bar for rock-n-roll

[@davec2107]

Was fortunate to see them in the late 70s in Hollywood on the strip A great show ...The crowd loved em!

[@duran2085]

This is San Antonio Classic Rock

[@tylerd4637]

duran2085 shut up

[@prairiehawker]

Actually, Duran does have a good point. San Antonio in particular was a hotbed of Budgie Fandom during the seventies due to the huge amount of airplay they received thanks to Joe Anthony and Lou Roney who played them incessantly on KISS FM in S.A. They have developed a huge fan base there over the last 4 decades as a result.

[@killjoytroll6043]

San Antonio... has been rockin for a while... Don't fake around here.

[@if-dhank8006]

@James Guthrie I'm also from San Antonio and I confirm your statement

[@RichardTyTrevino1963]

@James Guthrie ....as well as Saxon! 🤘

[@dionisioavile6441]

Buena canción.el guitar.como siempre poniendo su sello.

[@jacekobidowicz7253]

Very very good

[@frankrich5213]

This is wha5 they .want when they say shredding the frets. Tony B is amazing!

[@willsummers2779]

Jack Dempsey wherever you are thanks for showing me this song

[@andrepereira8107]

Rip Burke!

[@johnthonig8832]

💓☮️☹️😭

[@jacekobidowicz7253]

kocham ten zespól

[@magorzatazapert9955]

Znakomici muzycy.

[@keerannagindas1131]

A classic Welsh trio that somehow got no airtime on mainstream radio stations

[@johnthonig8832]

KMAC in San Antonio did.

[@paragonbits4572]

Because their songs are too long, I guess. In contrast, an appreciating listener would want more of that goodness🎸🤘🏼

[@dimitrivassjutinski9209]

great music

[@ramongonzalez6254]

Amazing.. very before their time.An amazing band an how their not considered heavyweights is a travesty!!

[@scofab]

Still most excellent, thank you.

[@gjb79ful]

Absolute belter of a tune 👌

[@steverobichaud5308]

Love the budgies at the end how many burnt out memories does this bring back?

[@strictlynorton]

Haha... too many!

[@J0EKooL]

2:17 to 2:47 = 😧😦 4:48-end=😯😲🤯🤯🤯pure 🎸 insanity.... And the freakin drum track is so ridiculously hard to play.. yet sounds so damn simple... Such underrated talent it's a shame.. (RIP Jack thanks for clueing me in!) Luck For us music is eternal! 🤘

[@totteish]

Better than purple & Sabbath never went commercial. My heros.!

[@titchbek]

RIP Burke. Love ya.

[@johnthonig8832]

😭😭😭😭😭☮️✌️

[@mauriciomalaga8005]

This is a great Band! 😎🤘

[@paultownsend1764]

Absolute classic, cant remember how many times i have seen Budgie over the years from mid 70s. Will there be another group like this???

[@tourgeo1]

ενα απο τα πολλα συγκροτηματα της εποχης του που δεν αναγνωριστηκαν οσο επρεπε. μπραβο που το ανεβασατε.

[@PauloJunior-yk6nv]

TOP CLASSICO.

[@therestlesslegs8379]

In every Dictionary should stand: 1. Underraded, 2. Very Underraded, 3. Budgie

[@markdimanno]

LOVE CHASIN THE SONGS YEH!!!

[@beetreb534]

it's been 5 years since's i dis this Band Wild but sick Fuck fuck Love it !

[@reddog10usa]

Haven't heard this in 30 years!!! Right On!!!

[@flybynight14]

had the 8 track....thanks 4 posting

[@gregoriosuarezojeda1725]

Adoro este álbum. Me lleva a mis 16 @ños

[@arturomarquez1805]

Muy buen grupo, aunque a destiempo para muchos. Saludos a fans de la banda

[@fernandosinarle3378]

Excelente

[@donaldroberts9295]

the lead guitarist is as good as any on the planet

[@tigermane8251]

+Donald Roberts Tony Bourge genius- Impeckable was less heavy but good lp and his last- first 6 Budgie records are inspired genius

[@prairiehawker]

i have to agree with you about Impekkable. Outside of the 3 MCA albums they did between 73 and 75, I think Impekkable, even though less heavy, was perhaps the best work Bourge ever did overall IMHO based on that alone.

[@Mark-jw7to]

Great song

[@MAGICKMINSTREL718]

Gibson SG here in Tony's hands sounds just as good as any Gibson Les Paul.