David Gilmour/Roy Harper - Short and Sweet, live in 1984

In 1984, one year after Pink Floyd's last album 'The Final Cut', David Gilmour put out his second solo album 'About Face'. He had a band that consisted, among others, of Steve Winwood, Pino Palladino and Jeff Porcaro. I can spot Pino Palladino sporting his trademark fretless bass in this video, but the others I don't know.
The band plays 'short and sweet', which was featured on Gilmour's first solo album, that came out in 1978 and was called 'David Gilmour'. The song was cowritten by the enigmatic Roy Harper, who joins the band on stage in this 1984 performance of the song.

[@ThaiThom]

Gilmour's first solo album is his best one, in my opinion. This performance is excellent!

[@unchattytwit]

Yes, great album - one of my favourites of all time.

[@tonyscott2164]

Roy Harper the leader of the stars that nobody knows about, so cool.

[@justingriffin2546]

Roy Harper is the voice on have a cigar-amazing talent, nice to see David and Roy together.

[@mellopereira9209]

The best version...listening in 2023

[@guiltseeker]

2024 x

[@maderaca2182]

hats off to Roy Harper.

[@royharper2003]

I ain't no monkey, sure can't climb no tree

[@Steely_Fran]

I been mistreated, babe, I believe I'll shake 'em on down...

[@angelafoxmusic7265]

One of my all-time heroes. His son, Nick, too..

[@SunnnyDay]

I saw this band ( minus Harper ) perform in Los Angeles in June of 1984, fantastic show ! The lineup is Mickey Feat: Bass Mick Ralphs: Guitars Gregg Dechert: Keyboards Jody Linscott: Percussion Chris Slade: Drums Raphael Ravenscroft: keyboards, sax and tambourine Roy Harper: vocals David Gilmour: guitars The studio musicians assembled for the 1978 and 1984 albums were fantastic as well !!

[@Michael-mm3fm]

omg this lineup? All of these guys/legends on the one stage?

[@RAPTRx-xm7zb]

Chris Slade also played for Uriah Heep, Manfred Mann’s Earth Band, Asia, AC/DC, and many others.

[@diegorhoenisch62]

I saw the same tour in Berkeley. They were absurdly good.

[@gregdale1066]

@@diegorhoenisch62 i was there ! Incredible.

[@brendanduffy2205]

Hey brother Floyd dude, I saw this on March 31st 1984 in Dublin Ireland, the best ever. Peace ✌️

[@BigBass-xf5yi]

At the risk of sounding ungratefully greedy, I wish David Gilmour wrote more songs that sounded like this. That guitar riff is so sonically appealing that I am left wanting more.And yes, David produced so much amazing material such as this gem, mihalis, the blue, run like hell, take it back, one of these days, and the list goes deep. And with all that said, I wish there was even more. Lol

[@dennisneo1608]

Roy wrote it???

[@my3dviews]

@@dennisneo1608 It was co-written by David Gilmour and Roy Harper. Different versions appear on each of their albums.

[@AntonyFleck]

Don't forget the Main Man, the one that you take your hats off to!!...

[@MrUtah1]

Im glad I’ve found someone else who likes “On An Island”. Personally I love Red Sky At Night because of the saxophone and This Heaven because of the acoustic sound

[@maryann7619]

Agreed. However, I confess to falling into my happy place when I hear David's voice unhindered, regardless of his surroundings.

[@djdudemanhey]

The opening chords are simply stunning- the silence between the notes is just as important as the actual note.

[@tommyc922]

less is sometimes more

[@miraposajehano4309]

It is funny you say that because I have always felt that on this one Gilmour was over indulging in this peculiar tone that made him world renown. It also has a tinged of the 80's sound (even if it was recorded in 78) in it. This said, I have always thought of that first album as his best. There is a hidden gem on that first solo which, for some obscure reason, he has never played live and the song is Raise my Rent. I personally prefer the lead on that one than on Comfortably Numb.

[@guiltseeker]

Roy has so much emotion in this song...

[@SuperAllanjames]

I liked the album original but this live version is one of the great moments in rock - it made me weep with joy!

[@Oh_I_Will]

Wuss

[@darryllspalding5211]

Hats off too Mr Harper!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@davedillon1372]

To all who don't know: Columbian Emergency Benefit Concert - '84± had a Gilmour set, Pete T, Crissie & Robbie ('LTC' era Gtrist), Annie Lennox (& a killer (believe it or not, re The Cause) KC & The Sunshine Band song - 'Give It Up' duet w/Crissie Hynde, Pete jamming away on acoustic, Simon Philips Drumming throughout the night. It's a great show! Watch it & it's Pre A.R.M.S., Pre L.AID, pre everything except Mudstock, Watkins Glen, Altamont. It basically shames My home country on that level & allowed Me to turn a blind eye to all the rape 'n pillaging Touring of the USA. When Buddy Guy, Jimmy Page, Beck{✓}, Jorma K, Gilmour, Neil, Lanois & 1 more are all gone - Rock & Roll is over.

[@sturoc0]

A unknown rule of excellent songwriting : Its not what you put in, But what you leave out !

[@mikewoodrow5878]

I saw this show in Ottawa, and it was great...Chris Slade on drums (playing with AC-DC on their current tour) + Mick Ralphs (from Bad Company) + Rafael Ravenscroft (his dad sang the "Grinch" songs in the animated cartoon) + Mick Feat on bass + Sue Evans on percussion

[@peterhsvensson4021]

Wasn't Jody Linscott in the David Gilmour Band during this tour?

[@msh6865]

Raf Ravenscroft played the remarkable sax part on Baker Street as well.

[@timwebber8630]

This amazing rendition is just a highlight of a totally amazing concert. I remember watching this on TV (I think it aired on MTV back in '84) and being blown away by it all. All the featured artists/band members really set this apart from your ordinary run of the mill concert. Just watch their expressions and the joy they had and shared with everyone. A great moment in time gone by, slowing fading into obscurity, but leaving an indelible mark on all of us predestined to witness it.

[@crosszeppelin1]

the black strat! as legendary as the man himself..

[@ManikMekanik]

I was at that concert when they came to Houston,TX in 1984!

[@BernieBriocon]

there is a formula here that is divine lush and spaciously flawless the tuning sweeps throughout and the meeting brings a mighty fine musical harvest ...

[@rg2027x]

Music is the space between the notes ♪

[@gjpal5894]

The second guitar player was Mick Ralphs the former Bad Company lead guitarist on this tour with Gilmour. I saw them live in Chicago at UIC Pavillion.

[@gavinpaterson1853]

I have wonderful recordings of that show.

[@msh6865]

Mickey Feat on bass as well.

[@RDL1984]

There's no way out of here, Short and Sweet, Near the end and Run like hell must be played live on his 2015 tour!!!!!!

[@giuseppepiccirillo8502]

All very nice,Dave the best of Guitar!!.

[@BeaujolaisDay]

#mindblowing #liveperformance of #davidgilmour #royharper #1984 #thankyou for #sharing this #gem

[@doubtingthomas736]

I bought this album in 1978!.... certainly brings back memories!

[@thewordofgord]

A fine passionate version of this Harper composition, but I do feel that the original studio version on Harper's album The Old Soldier is a more fully realised performance.

[@TopJimmyWinn]

Sounding good 🤙

[@tintriumph]

HATS OFF TO ROY,ONCE MORE

[@neilouellette3004]

Saw Gilmour live on this About Face Tour at the Boston Orpheum 1984. Drums: Chris Slade from The Firm & AC/DC. Guitar: Mick Ralphs from Mott The Hoople & Bad Company. Bass: Mickey Feat. Keyboards: Gregg Dechert from Uriah Heep. Percussion: Jody Linscott. Saxophone: Raphael Ravenscroft from the Gerry Rafferty "Baker Street" Band. Steve Winwood did keyboards on the studio recording of About Face but turned down David's offer to tour. Winwood had prior studio commitments including recording "Back in the Highlife Again".

[@johnobrien6352]

very cool song love it saw about face tour at ophiam theater in Boston ma david gilmour please come to Boston we love gilmour please come back to Boston John Obrien Quincy ma

[@souhityogupta7704]

Hats off to David Gilmour

[@Mewhen12369]

how can Roy Harper and David Gilmour perform together and not play Have a Cigar

[@Steely_Fran]

I've always loved Gilmour's tone in this song.

[@LordStompyHarpLoonyTunes]

It wouldn't be the early 80s without a chorus pedal permanently on

[@jcrowco2784]

Saw David on this tour in Boston on May 25th. He had Mick Ralphs of Bad Company on guitar. Great show. The band was really tight.

[@renatomartins938]

This song is in the Roy Harper album "Unknown Soldier"

[@BaffledApe]

I was there. Great gig, very loud! That Mr Mason took a seat behind the drums for Comfortably Numb, I think maybe Mr Wright made an appearance but can’t be sure … memory 😂

[@KEVOWHEEL1]

Great vintage videos

[@manuelestano7508]

C'est sublime ...!

[@darz_k.]

YOU BETTER RUN!!

[@daiananascimentodossantos419]

Amazing!!!!

[@NathanTechArtist]

I utterly love both Roy Harper and Floyd/Gilmour but I cannot understand how these two are friends and such frequent (and successful) collaborators when Gilmour seems so tight (musically) and a consummate professional whereas Roy seems to be a wildly eccentric and unhinged madman :D long may they both continue to reign...

[@darrellkastin6738]

Remember Gilmour worked with Syd Barrett, #1, and #2, Roy is frickin' brilliant.

[@martinamanecke3622]

Watch and listen and ask yourself why you give so much on hateful gossip ... They have fun and are collaborating as professionals. Just great

[@deanladue5367]

In the world of music, sometimes oil and water can mix.

[@mikethenumber1]

two of my absolute favorite musicians and voices, just love them. But they should´ve given Roy a guitar to play along, looks like he doesn´t quite know what to do with his hands :D

[@tommyc922]

Two of my faves too, but I thought Roy looked like he was enjoying himself without the guitar.

[@kymbrenton]

Roy felt proud enough to be there with David Gilmour

[@guilhermetonon7267]

@@kymbrenton maybe he thought "gosh, this is better than in the studio"

[@fabiabrown763]

Amazing enough said.

[@ManikMekanik]

Main musicians:David Gilmour - guitar, lead vocals, bass guitar,Jeff Porcaro - drums, percussion,Pino Palladino - bass guitar,Ian Kewley - Hammond organ, piano (not present during "Blue Light" sessions, Additional musicians:Steve Winwood on 2 songs, Anne Dudley synthesiser Bob Ezrin keyboards, orchestral arrangement Luís Jardim percussion Ray Cooper percussion Jon Lord synthesizer The Kick Horns brass Vicki Brown backing vocals Sam Brown backing vocals Mickey Feat Roy Harper

[@BigBass-xf5yi]

Jeff Pacaro??? Really?

[@ManikMekanik]

@@BigBass-xf5yi yep

[@littlebird2276]

@@ManikMekanik not in this video it’s not. Sounds like you’ve listed the studio lineup. Chris Slade on drums here, Mick Ralphs on guitar, Mickey Feat bass, Greg Dechert keys. Jodie Linscott percussion. Can’t remember the other girl or the sax player in the touring band.

[@ManikMekanik]

@@littlebird2276 yeah that's the studio lineup

[@martinamanecke3622]

@ManikMekanik. Maybe it would be worth to mention that Roy Harper wrote the song, not to mention those lyrics, and so contributed more to the whole event than just being one background singer ...

[@geraldbyrne2146]

Very cool! I saw David Gilmour on the About Face tour in Lakeland, Florida. He did not have Roy Harper with him. He had Mick Ralphs on guitar, and Chris Slade on drums. I don't recall if Pino was on bass or not. Looks like Chris Slade on Drums in this video. Brings back memories. Cheers!

[@massimoborghini6849]

Chiunque a contatti diretti con i componenti dei Pink Floyd acquista professionalità ,dato di fatto !!!!!!

[@davedillon1372]

This, Hope, berliners - the Harper Trifecta

[@edwinearl4584]

Chris Slade on 🥁is kick butt.

[@stevenstarr6963]

Wonderful up!!! Thx

[@Narpets2112]

Great song and a great performance but The Final Cut was thankfully not Pink Floyd's last album, despite Waters intentions.

[@guiltseeker]

i get a hint of run like hell..

[@scissors656]

roy harper sang lead on have a cigar.

[@Ontariosound]

Great song and a passionate performance here. Not sure why David is going wireless from his guitar to the amps, he was not known for running around the stage 😂

[@charlesfitze2217]

too sweet

[@laika5757]

Hats off to Joel George. 🎼🎶🎸

[@jarissoncosta3005]

Som demais! Gênio

[@Floyd7070]

And holding off the moral nightmare at the gates

[@boo66]

I think it's Chris Slade on drums.. I saw the first Hammersmith Odeon date (with the TV Personalities supporting) and Chris was drumming then.

[@cubdukat]

It was.

[@glyn963]

Very strange seeing Roy Harper without a guitar.

[@Olegzyan]

I guess there's Chris Slade on drums. Correct me if I'm wrong.

[@jcesarmendoza7091]

🥰

[@gudlisner501]

I much prefer the studio version because its shorter and sweeter.

[@RushfanUK]

When Gilmour had the locking Kahler Trem on the black strat.

[@RobXHEphotosPs37.29]

He got rid of the Kahler shortly after this tour due to the trems notorious sustain issues. thankfully, Kahler corrected the design problems, and they work great now. I have one on my guitar.

[@Kriegsgefangener31]

Sorry Johann, but you're mistaken about the bass player: it's not Pino on this occasion, but rather Mickey Feat. The second guitarist is Mick Ralphs (of Bad Company fame). The other band members are: Raphael "Raff" Ravenscroft: saxophone, keyboards, percussion Gregg Dechert: keyboards, vocals Chris Slade: drums, percussion Jody Linscott: percussion. Many thanks for posting this video!

[@TabahArts]

Hail

[@CityslickCaptain]

That's Chris Slade on drums, not Jeff Parcaro.

[@antfirmin]

Certainly is Mr Slade.

[@BigBass-xf5yi]

Yes indeed

[@robertmccoy9901]

Chris Slade on drums, I believe.

[@mfan44]

My hat is off...believe me.

[@chemofloyd]

have a cigar?

[@The_darkside_of]

oh and the Black Strat was in action...

[@jeffreyjaramillo5514]

That's Micky Feat on bass. Here's the whole concert: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5WQYYFqgt2ee6s at about 42:43 DG introduces the band.

[@EdgarHernandez-el5qk]

You know that's not Pino Palladino right?.... well no problem, nice song and great concert.

[@vinniestjohn9508]

Any way to get this on DVD? I had the VHS a million years ago , but its dust now.

[@RJs_CC]

I hope Roy's mustache was top billed.

[@043justdoit]

he's so cute!

[@ManikMekanik]

Look up "David_Gilmour_Live_1984" on Wiki The artists you posted played on the studio album "About Face" and did not tour with Gilmour, except for Roy Harper

[@cfaria1894]

"Have a cigar"

[@johnschaefer2238]

Put a gun to my head and ask me who the greatest guitarist is and I’d be dead! Wouldn’t know who to say? Gilmour, Clapton, Hendrix, Kath, Glen Campbell, Alvin Lee, Harrison, Jon Butcher, Les Paul, Steve Miller, Page, Rabin, Richards, Hayward, Lodge, Dudek and I’m sure there are many, many more!

[@Eric31477]

"Run Like Hell"

[@bobwalker200]

It’s Mickey Feat on bass, NOT Pino Palladino.

[@kimbalxyz2]

Is the drummer Chris Slade ?

[@John-zn4lp]

I still think Gilmour's first solo album is his best one. Unfortunately, I also believe each successor has gotten weaker, but by no means are they bad.

[@machine1763]

Sorry dude that is Mickey Feats on fretless bass.I have the whole concert and David introduces the entire band.Thus introducing Mickey Feats on bass guitar.

[@paulettelee6977]

Damn i allways thought zepp hats off 2 roy was there worst song but after floyds whish u were here album and listened 2 roy harper not a bad tribute 2 him now zepplin dont have a bad song and david Gilmore a bigger part of pink floyd than waters ever say but even he nos but ego he will never say it

[@martinamanecke3622]

Well it seems you don't really care about anybody understanding your flow of words but then it's possible that you're completely content to be and to stay on your own instead of real exchange of thoughts

[@043justdoit]

OMG Gilmour looks like an innocent child here :) he even has the baby fat!

[@Floyd7070]

4:42

[@ManikMekanik]

* and Mickey Feat

[@cv507]

1:20? ´tyrn it ön

[@ArchieDuke.]

I hate that David has basically disregarded his first 2 solo albums from his set list. A travesty.

[@neojournalyst]

Far superior to the album version!

[@loulounasser9367]

No RW...No party,,,,,very sorry David😎😎😎

[@msh6865]

This is far better than with miserable ole Rog.

[@BrianHAviation]

I love the fact he's not using any distortion. There's no for pedals trying to make crappy guitar playing sound better. This is what Les Paul preferred

[@deanladue5367]

If you look close, you'll see what was known as the Schaeffer/Vega diversity system on Davids amp head. It's basically a gray metal box with some switches and what looks like an oscilloscope on top. That box is what enabled Gilmour to achieve a bigger fuller guitar tone without resorting to pedals. It's an amazing piece of engineering designed and built by Ken Schaeffer. (Also AC/DCs Angus Young is another well known user of the Schaeffer/Vega diversity system)

[@collapseAtoms]

Roy Harper don't know what to do without his guitar.he looks confused angry and sad all at the same time.pointing and flailing his arms around. i think Gilmour is holding his guitar hostage and making him do this!!! he is oy arper without his strings.

[@AnubhavShah]

roy harper would have been a formidable replacement for waters!

[@cubdukat]

That he would have. He was actually better at doing the Waters sneer on “Have a Cigar” than Roger was.

[@sughosh77]

Roger Waters isn't one tenth the songwriter Roy is

[@kukai888]

actually you can see him dancing like a child.

[@JARGrecords]

and chubby too lol

[@Doupyourflies]

Unfortunately the shows were rather lame.

[@timterrazas6250]

Gilmour's 1st solo album will always be one of My all time favorites, Short and Sweet included, but this rendition sucks !!!! Listen to the studio output cuz this version sounds terrible !

[@tommyc922]

It"s live..we don't want it to sound exactly like the album do we.

[@oldpyrator]

Roy Harper did it with Gilmour on Harper's Unknown Soldier album as well.

[@tonyscott2164]

Roy Harper the leader of the stars that nobody knows about, so cool.