David Lindley & El Rayo-X - Quarter Of A Man (Live at Reggae On The River)

[@RustyRogers]

The world is a better place for having David walk upon it. If only for a little while. Rest easy David.

[@ParksBilly]

So sad to hear the news today, RIP David Lindley!!!!!!!! Thanks for the music and thanks to whoever posted this video!!!!!!!

[@joshbanks9261]

I'm from Claremont and he was good friends with my father who also passed away over ten years ago. Just heard the sad news this morning. I don't live in Claremont but in South East Asia, but Claremont will always have a special place in my heart. I remember his daughter as well. It had been a while since he performed. He was quite a character used to dress up like a pirate chase us around. Saw him in Chico and talked to him after the show. RIP.

[@IvanTales]

Oh Lord that is sad, thanks for let us now here in the comments.

[@Gylfi465]

End of an era me thinks. Thank you David for the good vibes from your guitar..

[@mskwelding7842]

Privileged to see David, in Melbourne, perhaps 25 years ago, small gig, lots of guitars, good times.

[@DeepFill86]

I once told David Lindley to his face (as he signed my CD) that I would fly ANYWHERE in the world to see them, if he reformed El-Rayo-X for a concert.

[@jaywiles4609]

One of the best guitar tones I've ever come across thanks David

[@klaus3579]

Very clear and full sound allover. Thanks, Mr. Dave. For your music and your smiles.

[@klauseschenbruch975]

Dear Mr. David, thank you so much....i start to hear your songs in 1968 like Kaleidoskope....thank you....

[@jimwalters1964]

RIP David : ( Thanks for all of the amazing music.

[@mothersgauri4137]

On thing that set David apart ( besides his enormous talent), is that he played purely for the love of playing. He turned down many offers that would have made him a rich, famous super star. Watch him play...he is always absorbed in it....ALWAYS. And that smile at the end says it all ! RIP!

[@nealhall5997]

So true. The end always makes me smile. He was a one-of-a-kind musician. Did you know that David Lindley played guitar in the studio for Leonard Cohen's debut album in 1967? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qafMpXh7pa5jbac

[@RustyRogers]

Headphones on for this! The drum mics are magnificent. One of the best/understated Reggae tunes, ever.

[@klaus3579]

Yes, superb and clear sound.

[@donniemaxwell6864]

One the best musicians to ever walk the planet..Have been following David Lindley since his days with Kaleidoscope in the sixties bay area music scene..

[@islander5025]

+Donnie Maxwell i have followed him since the early 80's love his style!

[@ozziebalan3245]

You got that right !!!!!

[@michaeledembuagbe6652]

Discovered him in 2010 and intro him to my kids. Great musician.😇

[@TomTom-xp2jb]

Awesome work with Jackson Browne too!!! 🎸🌟🖖

[@michaelp7918]

except he was part of the LA music scene... knew him from our high school.

[@Quade-2000]

The absolute best version of this song!

[@goodun2974]

Well, it's he best one you can currently find on the Internet anyway ---- but I used to have a VHS tape containing part of ElRayo-X's performances at a Reggae festival at the Woodbury Ski & Racket club in Connecticut (which I had attended in person) and the version of Quarter of a Man from that show featured an extended bluesy guitar solo from David, unlike any of the other live versions I've heard. I gave that tape to some guitar playing kids in the neighborhood a long time ago and I've never seen a copy of it since, but maybe somebody still has one and will post it on KZbin. Being as it was a Reggae festival, the promoter who edited and sold the tape stuck just a half dozen Reggae-style ElRayo-X songs on the end of the tape, almost as as an afterthought, leaving out Brother John, Spodie, Hands Like a Man, Mercury Blues and the other rockers.

[@johnhetherington8830]

So great always thank you

[@kathyrebuck3131]

RIP David. You are a legend.

[@goodun6081]

One of the best recorded examples of how, sometimes, *less is more* !

[@ruffmike24]

RIP David. Saw these guys at the first Reggae on the River, an many other times.

[@ramongarciaormiga]

R.I.P. David - Your music lives on!

[@ianhampton1208]

RIP David Lindley. A fantastic musician.

[@swamisMotelBand1]

thank you david was a good friend to all

[@scottb5524]

Thanks Mr. Dave. Your playing always made every tune better that you graced. In the end we should all be so lucky in our own endevours. R.I.P on the other side!

[@tspnyc]

Sublime. 😪Thank you for the unique and irreplaceable music, Mr. Dave. R.I.P.

[@jensschrader5530]

I come here once a month to reset my mood. Thank you D.L.

[@heavymetal19610]

RIP.....another member has joined that great gig in the sky!

[@christos7165]

i just read that he died and i m so sad about it,el rayo x is one of my very fav. lps ever!

[@sheercerebralpower]

Always loved your playing Mr Dave…..Play in Heaven….Play in Piece

[@blairhelsing630]

I was so fortunate to catch El Rayo-X at ROTR in '87 (Jorge and Walfredo in the band then too). I taped their set (wasn't the only person). It's among my most treasured recordings.

[@goodun2974]

You should post the entire performance on KZbin if you are able to.

[@echobeachband5933]

@@goodun2974 I'll see if I can....

[@samzstudentsmartinez2072]

My man. David Rest in Peace Brother

[@jedmackay5346]

One of the enduring greats. RIP Mr Dave, and thanks for so much great music.

[@ruzzzzz]

so sad. David is the master. His gift is from God.

[@nealhall5997]

You have neglected to mention the man who wrote this song (I'm a writer who takes issue with this regular slight - kinda like no one mentioning who wrote the movie that won an Oscar). It was written by former Vietnam vet Bob "Frizz" Fuller. Below are the song's lyrics. David Lindley once explained to me it's about an Vietnam war vet confined to a wheelchair - most of his lower body was paralyzed, so he felt like a quarter of a man. Mr. Fuller lived in the desert and used to bowl with Roy Rogers & Dale Evans, David said. There's a quarter of a man in the market With a quarter of a car so its easy to park it He goes to the market he pays what he can But he only pays a quarter he's a quarter of a man Now this quarter of a man he got fired The next damn day he got hired The only thing wrong with this plan He only makes a quarter 'cause he's a quarter of man [Chorus] Every day he's on the street Too few quarters too little to eat He's so little the people all stare But he only pays quarter fare Oh Now the quarter of a man's on vacation But he still gets his ration When he goes to the counter he pays what he can But he only pays a quarter 'cause he's a quarter of a man [Chorus] Songwriters: ROBERT FRIZZ FULLER Publisher: Lyrics © BUG MUSIC

[@laceymayhannah9281]

Neal Hall , Great song and great info! cheers!😉

[@stevesheldon8616]

Thank you for sharing the meaning of this song. I always wondered. BTW, I've been watching the 80s TV show Tour of Duty. What a shitty war.

[@danosullivan7239]

Thanks for hippin us to that😳

[@goodun2974]

Linley recorded a 1/2 dozen or so other Frizz Fuller tunes, including Aint No Way Baby, She Took Off My Romeo's, RagBag, Texas Tango, Talking to the Wino, and Tiki Torches at Twilight. Leo Kottke recorded one or two of Frizz's songs as well. Quarter of a Man is on my personal list of the ten best songs ever written. In an interview, Lindley mentioned other songs by Frizz that appear to never have been recorded, such as Goofballs on the Range, and Martians At My Window, and You In My Arms. PS, There are some obscure blogs on the Internet by people who knew Frizz fairly well back in the day, and they say that he did serve in the military but never actually left the US to go to Vietnam, nor did he draw upon personal experience to write RagBag, because he'd never actually been homeless.

[@keneisner3445]

Thanks for sharing that vita info. But remember that he's not a "former" Vietnam vet - he'll be one forever!

[@PeterLisboa]

Great Dave!!!! Wearing his finest Polyester ;-))

[@krisknapp2050]

we were there

[@goodun2974]

Otis Gibbs posted a poignant remembrance of Lindley on his channel; and Henry Kaiser posted home movies of Lindley and he in Madagascar, playing and recording with local musicians for the World OutOf Time project (the movies are on the Cuneiform Records channel).

[@marleymanbob]

This song is just amazing and the band so talented, such a great feel to the bassline, Lovin it in the UK :D

[@ferdinandconcubierta1790]

Great musician. Output is consistenly excellent.

[@MrBonnuus]

So sad to read David is no longer among us.

[@tommy6905]

RIP David. Thank you.

[@bpbatlaw]

Wonderful performance and great recording. Love the band and, of course, Mr. Dave! I don't know how I have missed this for the more than 7 years this has been available! Thanks for posting.

[@radclyffeja]

yes, i love it like may others do

[@RRAMOS95076]

Love it . Peaceful Rasta Tunes .

[@davidotness6199]

Au revoir, sweet prince.

[@leeeverett6160]

RIP David Lindley ((💝))

[@edsonfcordeaca4958]

it looks like the fantastic band is in a studio.. an outstanding mixing!

[@christiandavis2916]

Truly great live sound, props to the crew.

[@gojes22]

One of the best anti-war songs ever.

[@MultiPetercool]

It’s not about war. It’s about part time employees and the business concept of “man-hours”

[@MultiPetercool]

You’re probably right but the reference to man hours is undeniable

[@goodun2974]

​@@MultiPetercool, David said at an ElRayo-X gig that the song was about a guy who came back from Vietnam without the use of his arms and legs "but he still gets around".....

[@JoelMielke]

Another great Frizz Fuller song.

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

Godspeed David .

[@hoppeguitarshopp7840]

R.i.p....david..

[@benjaminjoseph5035]

ONE DROP. ~(period)

[@Sincoola27]

I saw David Lindley opening up for Jorma and Jack (Hot Tuna) in Vermont once.. what a different sound here tho!

[@dennymeroy6129]

Goes to show what a cheap guitar can do in the hands of a Master!

[@timothybanks3725]

Leslie West played one of these!

[@hootowl6354]

Those cheap guitars are set up by a pro. They play well. Shoot, you could even PLEK them, with stainless steel frets, a bone nut, etc.

[@kbean63]

Denny Meroy I was thinking the same thing. Dave makes a little Silvertone sound like something that cost 20 grand.

[@charlieleonardo]

I love this type of reggae feel!

[@celticgodsoriginal]

Better than any American reggae I have ever heard.

[@charlieleonardo]

@@celticgodsoriginal definitely!

[@manikenpis]

the keyboard player is Ian McLagen (Small Faces, Stones) too bad they never actually show his face in close up. RIP Ian

[@37geys37]

Perfect!This is Great!

[@zeus-bx9xw]

love the album...EL RAYO X..

[@moemaquiii]

Jorge Calderon - bass, Mr. Dave, Walfredo Reyes- drums, Ray Woodbury -guitar, Wally Ingram -Percussion, Ian Mclagen- Keys.

[@catbird-dq7ri]

Calderon would be a main collaborator of Warren Zevon.

[@lastnamefirst4035]

@@catbird-dq7ri played with many

[@potrezeb1]

good ol' Mr Dave rocks !!

[@FrogbottomTwohee]

mesmerizing, just love this song

[@paulbrion2227]

Another shirt from my Dad's closet

[@moemaquiii]

I agree! Post more if you've got it!

[@dgbokf]

Super great !

[@ulugomes4991]

a legend

[@dennisjohndreher7258]

Looks like Wally Ingram, Jorge caldorone, can't say I recognize the rest. Great stuff, lindley is off the charts. Love that silvertone!!!!

[@nicholasmistic5440]

Walfredo Reyes Jr on Drums(Chicago, Traffic/Winwood).

[@goodun2974]

​@@nicholasmistic5440 , It's definitely not William "Smitty" Smith on keyboards, it's a white guy instead, so it's probably Ian McLagan who also played with the Faces.

[@goodun2974]

Ray Woodbury on rhythm guitar; Wally Ingram on percussion. Walfredo Reyes on drums.

[@darrellspiller9268]

What a great muesition , like a magical norm. Would like to know what kind on guetars they were playing?

[@goodun2974]

Vid was playing a Sears "Silvertone" guitar, manufactured by Danelectro; it's the fancier 2-pickup version with an amplifier built into the case!

[@Wuei108]

Ein echter Könner!

[@keeshommes2235]

RIP David

[@elflorastiman718]

ca fait plaisir du bon roots de la part d un tel artiste!!!!!!

[@johnskelley6710]

Love David L.

[@jasonpanozzo3317]

Just awesome

[@donnapnrhn]

c'est un fou ce david lindley!!!!! big up!

[@nounoushterebo2240]

😍 jadore big up😉✌

[@codenamedav]

so much tone!

[@justpassnthru]

A splindiferous tune if I say so myself.

[@goodun2974]

Spliff-endrous as well! 😉

[@bumpysilver4091]

Silvertone guitars from SEARS (many were made by Danelectro...)

[@timothybanks3725]

Leslie West played one of these!

[@whotwo]

Sears? They come and they go DL could play anything with strings!😎

[@SWHBOYCE]

@@timothybanks3725 And a Gibson melody maker . Sunn amps w/ Radio shack speakers .

[@javiersanchez-rubiollamas4650]

¡Buenísssssimo!

[@javiersanchez-rubiollamas4650]

¡Ánimo! 1 hora más para vivir, 1 hora menos de vida... O le sacas partido a cada minuto, o lo tiras por la borda... ¡Tú mismo! ;-)

[@maryzkavis1306]

J'adore.❤❤ 🇳🇨

[@wllsyob9748]

2022 From Kanaky 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🤘🏿🤘🏿🤘🏿🤘🏿🤘🏿🤘🏿🤘🏿🤘🏿🤘🏿🤘🏿🤘🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@mortenkalland]

Yea, Alright Amen

[@twangbarfly]

I couldn't get my head round the music for wondering who that was - so it was you, eh? Thanks for putting me out of my misery :-)

[@seancurry1484]

I remember that day. Sorta

[@sirwhoful]

RIP

[@dorothebrukoa9769]

love this sound

[@bluehealin]

Wow, 2 silvertones. Don't seem to be playing through the "amp in case" though. Can't seem to keep mine in tune, pretty darn good as a slide guitar though.

[@goodun6081]

looks like Walfredo Reyes on the drums and Wally Ingram on percussion. Jorge Calderon on bass, for sure. I would expect the Rhythm guitarist to be either Bernie Larson or Ray Woodbury, probably Ray (who I seem to remember as being taller than Bernie) but there aren't any good close-ups if him. I saw ElRayoX at a Reggae Festival in Connecticut in the early 1980s (the festival promoter put out a heavily edited, partial concert video, but I no longer have a copy, unfortunately). I do remember Smitty Smith was at the keyboards, Ray Woodbury on rhythm, but I don't remember a percussionist. Quarter of A Man was a major highlight of the show, and featured a slow, mournful, bluesy guitar solo from David; t hey also performed Davids own song Hands Like a Man with David doing a solo introduction on his Turkish saz, I wasn't familiar with the tune at that time (it was only available on the "Mr Dave" solo album as a Japanese import LP, or, later CD). I distinctly remember standing right up against the stage in the shadow of Dave's lap steel, I could have reached out and touched it , and getting my ears blasted from the Dumble stack that was only about 8 feet away when they tore into Mercury Blues!

[@jacksonschimke8629]

Definitely Ray Woodbury on rhythm guitar.

[@calfaro2010]

saw him playing with jackson browne. he sang soul of a man but its wasnt his song. the way he played it was way better. hopefully he can make a song of it. love this song too.

[@ChordBender]

My condolences to David for losing his Cousin Judy to cancer recently. I almost hear a little Terry Reid here (one of his musical collaborators).

[@peterfairbairn6024]

Seen him play with Jackson Browne In Liverpool, my wife let me wear my favourite polyester shirt for that occasion which she really dislikes some people have no taste !

[@MargauxMachek]

Yep.

[@tavastia100]

q buenas rola muy bien muy bien

[@olayer100]

super

[@kuusipine2744]

He is master of sypaticy and human kindnes sorru My poor englis.

[@alialilo6139]

😍😍😍😍😍😘😘😘😘😘⁦❤️⁩⁦❤️⁩⁦❤️⁩⁦❤️⁩⁦❤️⁩⁦❤️⁩

[@pejamo]

@Azzaro I have it as well, and don't think I could part with it.

[@lotharroberts5978]

Anyone here remember KVRE in Sonoma County?

[@hootowl6354]

Absolutely. I lived on a ridge above Napa and could pull in KVRE. Bill Bowker, etc. One of the best damned stations ever...till they sold. Now the best station is KMUD, out of Redway.

[@johnchristian1545]

there's a lot of smoke rising out of the crowd. Hmmmm

[@evenfanebust6757]

John Christian No smoke without fire

[@TawanaGrogan]

John Christian Of course only way in Humboldt County

[@chewbackywooky]

Grilling lots of burgers

[@howlindonster6131]

Only a quarter of a pound man, lol..

[@MultiPetercool]

Audience feeling Irie, mon!

[@sebeastianpearl]

Is this concert aveiable on dvd? I know it was talk about it when they did the concert

[@PhotoTrainer]

Hey Wally, OtisGibbs in his comments on David's passing specifically mentions this recording AND the drummer, and says some epic stuff about playing by not playing. apparently he does not know your name, but said some great stuff about the way you play and what you bring. So True. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2XGd6Jqo6ijmas May DL RIP. -Amen Brother. ~TEU

[@PhotoTrainer]

AND that crazy Silvertone...

[@JayMon39]

For 10 points and an honorable mention from the Grand Poobah, who can tell us the kind of guitar David is playing and it's true organ?

[@Josh-oj1pd]

Silvertone 1448

[@goodun2974]

​@@Josh-oj1pd , yup, It was the fancier of the two amp-in-case models, with two pickups and a slighter more powerful, Champ-like amp and 8" speaker built into the case. The cheaper model had a single pickup and a 5 or 6" speaker and only about one and a 1/2 W of audio power (plus it was more likely to give you electrical shocks due to its design).

[@tomabbot7324]

I still have my Silvertone guitar and 'amp in the case'. Pushing 60 years old now. I think David has the tuned down a step maybe. Sounds so cool. RIP David.

[@Josh-oj1pd]

@@goodun2974 thanks! I love the history of cool stuff! Have a good day.

[@atcgod777]

Does anyone know what type guitar DL is playing?

[@ollywoll]

Who’s the drummer

[@nealhall5997]

What is that guitar he's playing?

[@nealhall5997]

David loved early '60s guitars with weird sounds. David was weird. That's why I liked him. He was Desigual, a Spanish word for "Not The Same" or UnEqual.

[@nealhall5997]

I was wondering the same thing - what guitar is that?

[@t3hPoundcake]

Is that Jorge Calderon on bass?

[@AdamAustinWilcox]

absolutely

[@lastnamefirst4035]

@@AdamAustinWilcox im surprized to see him here. Dont know why