Carl Perkins - Full Concert - 09/09/85 - Capitol Theatre (OFFICIAL)

[@DavidSchneiderIP]

One of the all-time greats. Kudos to the sound guys on this show, too.

[@JamesBond-rq4vb]

god damn...what a collection of super stars musicians…just utter classics all around. I love Rockabilly music.

[@jiles7726]

Carl Perkins looks like a rockabilly Superman here, and what a fun, kind man, everyone seemed to love him, didn't they. The way he pumps up the band and guest stars is so selfless.

[@ZoranBukur]

❤

[@70sgirl8]

Underrated is a term I see way too much on youtube describing people that aren't underrated. However, underrated is a term that applies to Carl Perkins. What an extremely talented, humble and kind man. They don't make him like this anymore.

[@jdepape9645]

70sGirl "extremely talented, humble and kind" is exactly how I too would describe Carl Perkins.

[@vayabroder729]

He was THE REAL DEAL; I would’ve loved to meet him in person; just like his son Stan.

[@gabrielstatescu9039]

De mult de camd urmăresc acest concert si nu ma mai satur Karl avea o privire si o dragoste deosebita pt George, Rossane Cash si pt prea talentatul Dave Edmunds,, oprivire de frate mai mare ocrotitor. MARE ERA CARL PERKINS. si avea doar cinzeci si ceva de ani. !!! RIP. Înger de om. !!!

[@70sgirl8]

@@gabrielstatescu9039 ❤❤❤

[@mariemccarter6412]

Carl Perkins is one of the best❤❤

[@korptorpstrangnas3373]

Carl Perkins really loved to play, a real nice guy!

[@MrMuzikProductions]

What a most beautiful, perfect, magical night of the greatest REAL American Rock N'Roll music. Carl sounded as cool and smooth as he did 30 years earlier. And the other legendary Rock performers that joined him on stage. From his old friends to the new disciples like Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom. But to me it was George Harrison that made me cry. He was already starting to get ill. But if you look at his face, his performance and more importantly his smile. You know he was so happy to be there. Playing the music he grew up as a teenager listening to and learning to play. The same music he played for Lennon and McCartney. The same music he played with them in Hamburg, at the Cavern Club and on their early records. He was in his element this night. God how I wish I could have been there. This is what Rock N'Roll is all about cats and kittens. ❤

[@ellenmcc5091]

Carl Perkins was my cousin. We are related through my father's side and Carls mother. I never had the chance to meet him personally, but his wonderful life is an open book. ❤ I've always loved his music.

[@BuckForearm]

Everybody’s Tryin’ to be my Cousin?

[@ellenmcc5091]

I dunno about everyone else, but check out the bloodline. There's the proof. Read my comment on how we're related and search it up. Nay sayer.

[@ricardoabreu6030]

​@@BuckForearm👌👌👍👍👍😄

[@ricardoabreu6030]

Fantastic

[@BuckForearm]

@@ellenmcc5091 relax, just kidding.

[@mojoboo41]

The first time I saw Carl, he opened for Elvis, at the fair grounds, in Tupelo, Ms. That was the first time back, to Tupelo for Elvis, after he had become famous. My sister and I stood in line for 7 hours, and got a front row seat. One of the biggest thrills of my long life.

[@bjr4567]

Great story from the seminal days. 👍

[@GalaicoWarrior]

I didn't expect to see the Stray Cats' bass player and drummer. Fantastic.

[@HarborLockRoad]

Man, here i sit at age 55, i woulda been 18 when this was filmed, and til today, id never heard of it! Oh, Lord, how wonderful! My heart is fluttering, and im smiling with tears in my eyes. God bless all who made this possible! Amen!

[@zootsoot2006]

The ultimate salute from the Beatles' generation to the Sun Studio generation, without whom the former would never have existed. Interestingly, the first time Harrison met Noel Gallagher, he asked him if he liked Carl Perkins. So, it's clear that Perkins was one of George's greatest musical influences, and therefore one of the Beatles' and of all of popular music. I feel like this was Carl at his absolute peak singing wise, One of the greats and no one ever stepped on his blue suede shoes!

[@rickykingi5191]

Carl Perkins & George Harrison on guitar unbelievable 💯

[@victorreginaldi5252]

W

[@rickykingi5191]

@@victorreginaldi5252 ? 😂

[@nigeldutton2209]

Fab

[@LPJack02]

RIP Carl Perkins (April 9, 1932 - January 19, 1998), aged 65 RIP George Harrison (February 25, 1943 - November 29, 2001), aged 58 RIP Mickey Gee (July 3, 1944 - January 21, 2009), aged 64 You will be remembered as legends.

[@bmx8862]

Don't forget Mickey Gee (R.I.P.) and his fantastic picking (20:06)

[@rainerzellstoff2567]

Es gibt keinen King, es ist eine Formation von Königen❤

[@kurtzwar729]

No one is cooler than Carl Perkins. No one. What a fabulous guitarist, songwriter, singer and performer. Thanks for the memories Carl. Love them Blue Suede Shoes. So did Elvis' mom. RIP Carl.

[@keithclifton392]

Great concert-wow. RIP George and Carl

[@musikus7092]

I've seen this 50 times or more. Best Rock'n Roll concert I've ever seen

[@sergeymartunyuk4507]

Это самый заводнойКонцерт на Свете! Все красиво, гармонично, талантливо и професионально! Браво!

[@AR-gn8kk]

I feel what you feel. Amazing! So great!

[@LizardKing2707]

Same to me

[@thierryprosper1682]

I agree with you.

[@rickybarra5890]

You got me beat… by 1! Classic! Never gets old!

[@paulveriteverite1004]

Vraiment incroyable ces rockers des années 70 !!!et beaucoup de rythme .Paul Defrance !!!

[@wwolfdogs]

The one and only Car Perkins backed by the very world class rockers he inspired decades before. --- Long live Rock and Roll ----

[@cruzkintrolname6383]

Best rock n roll concert ever. Everyone looked to be having a great time.

[@danettemcdougall9733]

Pure, unadulterated talent! The world will never, ever hear again such pure, raw music. The best has come and gone, all we have left is an appreciative audience. Pray that future generations will seek the 50-early 70's music.

[@TimCarrier-g1k]

This is absolutely incredible. What talent.

[@ilirferra9440]

i want to press "thumbs up" again... again... at least once for each song

[@ejbrace]

George Harrison was the greatest harmony singer in the history of rock. Just flawless.

[@Super241946]

Bollocks!!!

[@misskim2058]

Even just on his own. He has the most beautiful voice, and was the best Beatle all around, best looking, best voice, best guitar.

[@robertkelly6282]

My fav beatle

[@RafaelAlivtres]

He was good harmony singer but horrible lead singer.

[@miriam2956]

@@RafaelAlivtres What?? George was a great singer. Could sing great harmonies as well as lead. You need to listen to more of George's music.

[@joniarmel7308]

These English lads grew up listening to American rock n roll. Dave Edmunds is fabulous. George is crazy happy . I’m so happy now ..

[@larrymor]

Dave Edmunds is severely underrated and unappreciated. This concert rocks!

[@keithmotsinger918]

I agree.

[@Felix-dx2ci]

He's one of the best.

[@whitleybayman123]

Its all about hits mate, but I agree, he is a legend

[@donaldrgardner9109]

Check out Carl Perkins and Dave Edmunds' updated version of Honey Don't on soundtrack for Porky's Revenge.

[@richardg.7000]

Carl Perkins was one of a kind. Never got quite the recognition that he deserved. No other rockabilly artist can touch him. He had energy, rhythm, the voice and the guitar playing ability. I have listened to a lot of rockabilly over the years and it seems so natural to him where others have struggled to keep the beat and rhythm going. I miss him and would have loved to have been at one of his concerts. What an entertainer, just gets you tapping and moving. This is 37 years after this concert....Wow!

[@mse7501]

Yeah Elvis was a big hit at Carls peak.

[@CesarGrandi-z7w]

El padre del rock billy.sldos de argentina

[@dianadarrell1905]

All stars on stage at once - musical history was made with this one !!! Wished I had been there in person.

[@susanmarshall817]

Awesome video. Excellent

[@Arconsend]

I agree, my father grew up listening to him in the 50's and I have since the 60's, his voice was fucking incredible, he was always smiling and moving around and having a fun time, he was fun to watch. His voice got better it seems as he got older especially in this concert, Carl Perkins is a legend in Rockabilly and will never be forgotten

[@snapinfraction]

You can really tell these players and singers had immense respect for Carl. Everyone brought their A+ game. 🔥

[@kaladse6858]

Carl perkins was wondefoul ❤R.i.p

[@WildOliveWorship]

So cool to see George looking up at Carl like a star struck schoolboy. There's just something about music that fills your heart with joy

[@Music_is_Breathing]

You are very right!! There are many times in my life that, if I didn't have music, I prolly wouldn't be here. And there is nothing I know of that makes a person happy other than god old rock-a-billy and fantastic people playing it!!!

[@BastDG]

I'd even bet that this meant more to George than meeting Elvis.

[@AntonioBarsanio]

@@BastDG Both Carl and Elvis made George feel at awe! They were all legends!

[@joetaylor8687]

The absolute truth is, George usually loved playing with Paul and John . . . and ALWAYS loved playing with Eric and Carl. You can tell he loved every second of it.

[@WillTheTrainFan]

Eric Clapton’s solos on Mean Woman Blues are just out of this world. I’ve replayed them wayyyyy too many times.

[@superviking1961]

TIMELESS concert ...... I'm in AWE every time I listen to it ...... such a collection of AWESOME musicians ....... TY Carl.....!!!!

[@psychedelicwriter5051]

That's absolutely incredible!

[@enzofariabaixista]

I am 19 years old. when I was 2 or 3 years old, my dad would put this show for me to watch and he says I used to stay on the couch in my diaper singing and dancing to all the songs. I liked Carl Perkins so much that I learned to put the DVD on just to watch this show... 17 years later I'm watching this and I get emotional, because my dream is to live from music and Carl Perkins is literally the first guy who I listened and loved listening in my life. thanks

[@Sincopare]

Claptons second solo on mean woman blues has to be one the greatest I've ever heard him play. Blazing hot!

[@michaelwolter6076]

Clapton is not real. He is from outer space. Unbelievable

[@user-et2fj8xm5l]

Mr Claptons tone and slap back are superb as well. Great observation!!

[@vayabroder729]

@@user-et2fj8xm5l I believe he was playing through a Vox AC30; very distinctive tone.

[@darrelljones3370]

I agree. Been listening to him since his Cream days and seen some amazing guitar licks from him ( Derek & the Dominos ) but this concert is one of my all time favorites. He was definitely cookin there.

[@Sincopare]

Watch the smile on his face as plays the turnaround at the end of the solo. He knows he hit that one out of the park!

[@larrybaker7336]

WOW no words to capture the history of those legends honoring the pioneer of rock, Carl Perkins!

[@sinquinjp372]

Difficile de ne pas apprécier Carl Perkins, l'un des meilleurs chanteurs de rock 'and 'roll 😀🎤🎸🎹❤️

[@ChannelOutScotia]

Such an amazing show with so many GREATS. Thank you Carl (RIP), George (RIP), Ritchie, Eric and Dave. I would’ve LOVED to have witnessed this live!!!!

[@TheSnoopindaweb]

Like fine wine, just keeps getting better 👉👌👏👏👏👏🤩👀❗

[@Badtown1988]

This is the most fun I’ve ever seen George having

[@martinhanley9524]

Carl Perkins : such a lovely guy 🙏❤️🎶

[@biglebowski923]

What was really great about this concert is that each musician actually looked humbled to play and really enjoyed themselves, even Carl at the end with that huge smile knew this came off really well.

[@BettyMulder50]

I've seen this show now for about 50 times and I still like it very very much. What a great artists they are and what an amazing concert. Cannot get enough of it. Carl Perkins, you are amazing.

[@karingraf536]

Me about a 100 Times.

[@erikbjohnson2476]

The best part about this concert is that the guest artists - super duper stars in their own right - all appear to have not only wanted to have been there, but thankful to have been. And all seem to have had great admiration for Carl Perkins. Quite a statement for the gentleman.

[@gabrielstatescu9039]

Genial was Carl Perkins în thod concert. !!! Gaby

[@donaldday4183]

Carl perkins put the rock in the roll!! What a concert! What a collection of talent! And i will bet you the farm that each & everyone of them idolized mr. Carl perkins!!

[@kennydobbins1345]

And one of their father's was best friends with Carl.

[@cassidyburke1439]

@@kennydobbins1345 Johnny Cash..

[@bloozedaddy9965]

When a list of the greatest rock n' roll performances of all time is compiled, this wonderful show must rank somewhere in the top ten. In my humble opinion, this might be the greatest rock n' roll performance from any era ever captured on camera. Perkins, Clapton, Harrison, and Starr somehow manage to sing and play better here than they have in the past 40 years! You can feel the electricity in every song as each performer rocks their hearts out with the great Carl Perkins at the peak of his talent. This fabulous show has rocked my soul since I first discovered it in my uncle's collection in 1996. Clapton's dynamite performance at 12:40 is simply the best rock n' roll he's played in decades!

[@modernarchive7502]

It is great. This came up on autoplay after I played a 1956 live version of Honey Don't. I didn't expect the integrity. He sounds like Carl Perkins. He feels like him. He doesn't really look like the young guys but he hadn't lost a thing. The Beatles--maybe George and John the most--loved this kind of music, and that's to their credit. You can have the whole British invasion for all I care. Not too keen on any more invasions.

[@skiphamilton966]

Uh, the drive under all those great front men would be slim Jim phantom on stand up trap and Lee rocker on upright bass (of the stray cats). There's a reason why it sounds so loose and tight both at the same time.

[@gabrielstatescu9039]

Acest concert a rămas No 1 în istoria rock-ului. Gaby

[@smnfrb]

The Eric's solo in Mean Woman Blues makes me shivers in my back. Just insane.

[@lemanumanu236]

Georges is so smiling, seems so happy!! That's so good to see and ear!! 🥰🥰

[@JohnNiemsMusic]

Not long after this Ringo started his ALL STAR BANDS and GEORGE started to record again and the WILBURYS got together so I'm sure this concert had a lot to do with it! A big thanks to CARL for that! They really ROCKED the NIGHT OUT HERE!

[@finnmcginn9931]

@tessmagetessera6141 he started his all star band in 1970? I learn something new everyday. Cheers

[@finnmcginn9931]

@tessmagetessera6141 interesting, down that rabbit hole I go. Cheers

[@bjr4567]

@Tessmage Tessera You need to brush up on your musical history. Ringo formed his All-Starr band in 1989 after he sobered up. He hadn't toured since 1966 - with The Beatles! "It Don't Come Easy" was his first hit single recorded in 1970 as a solo artist ... nothing more and nothing less.

[@laveritaforza108]

​@Tessmage_Tesseraare you referring to The Beatles? Ringo's first attempt at an AllStar Band.

[@patriciahughes5592]

My favorite musician ❤❤❤❤❤

[@fancy39]

Man, he was great!!

[@stormytempest3907]

George's face! Like he was a kid back in Liverpool just starting out! SUPERB.

[@JohnKorvell]

Writing this in 2021. Just the elixir needed to chase those old covid blues away!!! The musician's happiness is contagious.

[@davidevans3227]

Thank God! this amazing concert is here.. thankyou for sharing this 🙂 x

[@albertjackson9236]

Carl Perkins was a great/real/true person 100%.

[@albertochoa7331]

What a super concert. Thank You LORD my Redeemer.

[@joannb104]

I wish Carl was here to see how rockabilly has endured and how he is respected for his huge influence on so many people.

[@waynej2608]

But, at least he got to see that influence here, with this great line-up. And musicians like The Stray Cats kept the tradition going. Excellent show!

[@ronaldjames6067]

One of the original Rock 'n' Rollers ! A hero to us all !

[@ivanramirezacuayte9130]

True Rocka.

[@ksdthehammer1284]

@@waynej2608 to be more exclusive it is no longer allowed to be called rockabilly it is now to be called trailer rock🤪😂

[@gisellabeltrami9043]

This concert was really a great gig and a great event for Carl and everything due to George Harrison who gathered and inbolved a bunch of famous people , his friends, to honour his hero, Carl Perkins. George also sang True Love at his funeral.

[@ObelixBarbatus]

What an amazing concert! Ecstatic that I discovered it, albeit at this late stage in my life. Carl Perkins forever!

[@FlyingKeo045]

Definitely , one of the best gigs ever ! I remember it well from 1985 (on TV) and just came across it tonight--still class !

[@travgpeters1]

Eric Clapton "Mean women blues" that solo .. i remember being blown away by that solo when i watched this with my dad when i was a little boy .. so so good

[@rossco289]

I've read most of the previous comments and agree with them all, what a turnout of muso's, rest in peace Mr Perkins your music lives on, you set the standard, brilliant.

[@MrLeif1942]

Carl Perkins. har i denna konsert aldrig varit så bra som nu, helt otroligt hur han har fått ihop detta, såklart det underlättar om man har duktiga Musiker med i bandet.

[@bjr4567]

He seemed to get better with age indeed, and he was a bad dog when he was younger (I mean that in a good way).

[@AaronStark1993]

You can tell George is in his element here. Of course he progressed as an artist, but playing good old rock n roll with a Gretsch guitar was home for him.

[@reelfit2815]

George was a huge rockabilly fan!

[@gabrielstatescu9039]

La contrabas inegalabilul Lee Rocker, un acrobat si vocalist pe care Karl îl aprecia teribil.!!!

[@bjr4567]

@@gabrielstatescu9039 That's exactly how they used to play the double bass in early rock n roll, starting with Bill Haley's great bass players - Marshall Lytle, Al Rex and Al Rappa.

[@jeffscott8323]

Thanks You Tube for these great Concerts

[@minipawpaw]

Carl Perkins was the BEST ever!!! His soft, smooth delivery of rockabilly music glides right under your skin and makes you feet move whether you want them to or not,

[@itchiray]

How much do I love this? Let me count the zillion ways!!!

[@TheVatonaught]

I watched this when it first came out...loved it then and it still makes me wanna dance in my nearly 80 year old bones.

[@pcatful]

Really like Ringo's "Honey Don't", playing and singing. This is great. Haven't come across this concert before somehow. Like the guitar background, grinding but still harmonic. Grateful to those that filmed, recorded, and mixed this for us.

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

9:20 🐶

[@AnderMc60]

Such an enjoyable concert, they JUST DON'T MAKE MUSIC LIKE THIS ANYMORE!

[@musikus7092]

I've seen this in the 80s on TV and recorded it on VHS, and today on KZbin. Best Rock'n Roll concert I've ever seen!

[@purpleplump6650]

George and Carl...... have such great admiration, even love for each other, awesome to watch them. RIP legends ♥️

[@nora07141]

I love you George, for ever

[@johnstanley1348]

All the greatest are having fun! What could be better?!

[@michaelkope9120]

I don't think music gets any more fun than this!

[@christopherquinn5899]

The great Carl Perkins! What a line up! The great Welsh rocker Mickey Gee is in there paying superbly and getting little notice on camera.

[@johnnyrebel6027]

One of the best live show i've ever watched...🤘🍻🤘

[@FlamingoKicker]

35:07 I love the improvised line in "Jackson" when rosanne sings "go comb your hair" and carl quips back "can't do that on camera". That wig go flying.

[@franciscomaldonado9744]

REEEEEAL Rockabilly !!! God bless you Mr. Perkins !!

[@joeboyd4064]

REAL ROCK AND ROLL! What a thrill¡

[@waynebaker3481]

One of the greatest and I mean gratest rock n roll shows ever

[@waynebaker3481]

George harrison is brilliant

[@bjr4567]

@@waynebaker3481 So is Eric Clapton and Dave Edmunds.

[@josephinerimmer6888]

George, Eric and Dave look like little boys who’s Christmas’s have all arrived at once! Bless!

[@clotisavenue6458]

This really is a fantastic concert of the great guitarplayer Carl Perkins surrounded by great musicians. Timeless recordings....

[@danielrus1082]

Magnific.God Bless You,mister Carl Perkins.Rock and Roll forever.Greetings from Romania.

[@dundaravewine2390]

Dave Edmunds is the man! Respected the man - respected the music - great player !

[@johnnycash1365]

Remember him coming to my house years ago to see my ole man. Along with Micky Gee.

[@andersjonsson3980]

Its so nice to see George and Ringo In this show... Very very nice.

[@karingraf536]

Never saw a cooler musician than Ringo here.And then comes Clapton!Wow!

[@haythamkenway1817]

Eric Clapton nails it. His tone here is amazing!

[@rainerzellstoff2567]

Das beste was aus Musik werden konnte

[@Gonzoidzz]

Those songs and performances have not aged at all. Rip Carl. Big man with a big talent.

[@bisonette5]

46 minutes of pure joy!

[@baliscotsurf]

IMHO George's finest moment. All the footage I've seen from him in the Beatles never looked quite like this. One thing you cant fake is heart. This is the music he truly loved and the Master whose licks he copped.

[@victorarena23]

this and the concert in 1992 in London are his best live moments. Oh and Bangladesh

[@黒猫-j8m6m]

素晴らしい。こんな生き生きした、ジョージ観れるなんて。カッコイイです、ジョージ。バッキングボーカルも決まってます。 デイブエズモンズも初めて観たけどカッコイイです。カールパーキンスの演奏、歌声も素晴らしいです。

[@craigsetzer2102]

I remember when this came out as a TV special. I still love it with all the great musicians playing with Carl who are having a blast & playing with one of their musical heroes. Great!!!!!!!!

[@EPSGplayer]

We still love you Carl! Such a great guitarist. Such a blessing that he found a revival toward the end of his life.

[@pookyamsterdam8511]

This music is so life affirming and rich in tune! A great reason to get up and move too! We need to grab on this goodness and remember we all danced! Wonderful to see this and long live Rock & Roll & Rockabilly

[@PeterDad60]

Best feel good concert that I ever saw. Thanks for sharing. Put me in a wonderful good mood.

[@PixelatedSpirit]

Carl Perkins was amazing. No one did rockabilly like he did, just a force of nature!

[@eltonspurlock]

He invented it.

[@bradhuskers]

But elvis presley's sun sessions destroy him.

[@vayabroder729]

@@bradhuskers I don’t think it’s a competition; I ADORE them both and they were label mates.

[@bradhuskers]

@@vayabroder729 To deny that elvis's critically acclaimed recordings were light years better, speaks volumes about your low IQ level. I love Carl, Johnny, jerry lee, etc...... But elvis's critically acclaimed recordings are at another level entirely.

[@vayabroder729]

@@bradhuskers I believe we have a communication problem and you are putting words in my mouth. Go back and re read and try to understand. And second; why do you feel the need to attack immediately? Do you feel inadequate in your life perhaps? I suggest you go in for psychological counseling. Good day.

[@roasterbcool1492]

Who ever mixed this concert is a genius. This sound is incredible as well as the edit.

[@trentweston8306]

This video only shows HALF of the concert! I can only imagine what's left out.

[@davidevans3227]

agree! keeping track of this lot must've been a challenge good crew

[@vilmakinney]

This show was actually recorded on 21st October 1985 by Delilah Films at Limehouse Studios at Canary Wharf in London. The doors opened at 7.p.m. with no admittance after 7.30 p.m. I know this because I was in the audience and can be seen during the show. It's a real shame that the full concert has never been shown as it was about 2 hours long with only one re-take (where Carl demonstrates the echo effect to George). It was an absolutely amazing show and it was FREE!! It really was a night to remember.

[@supraludwick83]

wow, for free??? this is waaaaay better than the "concerts" of today... you are one lucky cat!

[@vilmakinney]

We were very lucky indeed!

[@RockinCarl]

vilmakinney Do you remember if there were any songs played that didn't make the final cut on the video? I grew up watching this performance... I really wish they would release the full show!

[@vilmakinney]

It's such a long time ago that I can't remember what the songs were but there must have been a few because the only one that was done twice (because Carl wasn't happy with the first one) was Waiting For The Sunshine. I would love to have the whole thing especially as, when Carl came out, he shook hands with and said a few words to the people in the front row. He said "nice threads" to my husband and "keep rocking mama" to me.

[@RockinCarl]

vilmakinney thanks for the reply!

[@vondernacht]

Looks like an amazing night for all those involved.

[@the21program10]

Carl was only 53 here . Seemed older then that for some reason . He’s a legend who will hopefully will get the appreciation he deserves in years to come .

[@Blubai67]

I know. I had just turned 18 when I watched the original broadcast of this on TV and remember thinking how great it was to watch this 'old' original rockabilly, who I'd only seen in black and white recordings. Now here I am at 53yo myself and the same age as Carl was then! He really wasn't that old at all.