FIRST TIME Hearing Free - All Right Now (Doing Their Thing, 1970) || This Song Is Straight 🔥

[@setonhillstudios]

*You can support the channel with KZbin Channel Memberships or through Buy Me a Coffee. Never expected, but always appreciated.❤Links in Description!* Such a killer group and an amazing tune! What should I check out next from Free?!

[@mojobag01]

There isn't a lot of film, they burned out in 5 years. 'Mr. Big' and 'Be My Friend' are on You Tube, both small gig and the massive Isle Of Wight festival.

[@bevieann61]

Paul Rodger's did indeed become the lead singer of Bad Company and is one of the best singers Ever!!!!!

[@OneOddTodd63]

Came here to say the same thing. 😊

[@csphoenix9]

Paul was asked to join Deep Purple but he turned it down

[@steve-o8u]

He also became the lead singer of Queen

[@MySundin13]

Literally!!! Paul is silky smooth blues personified

[@kevinfarrell3121]

@@steve-o8uand The Firm with Jimmy Page

[@TheDivayenta]

One of the greatest rock vocalists ever!

[@stevemercer6976]

Bassist Andy Fraser was just 17 in this performance.

[@davidmalarkey1302]

Paul Rodgers is one the best vocalists ever and is still performing today. Paul sàng with ,Bad Company and a short stint with Queen.

[@alexcerdan4500]

Man this song is so good and so was the band. I haven't heard it in a long time. Thnx for doing a reaction to it. This is live, no autotune, no pitch correction. Just pure talent, like was the standard back then.

[@mikerichards67]

Many frontmen for other bands have said that Paul Rodgers is the best rock singer ever.

[@Vee1music-lover]

I’d say Sammy Hager but certainly get this guy. Bad Company was on fire back in the day and it’s BECAUSE of him!

[@jerrypost9651]

Here's a trippy little anecdote regarding this song. I was a sophomore at Stanford when the tune was released. And ever since that date, this is the song the Stanford band plays whenever the football team scores a touchdown or kicks a field goal. It's essentially become a rolicking school anthem. Crazy, eh?

[@setonhillstudios]

That’s super cool! I absolutely loved this jam! Such a great tune! 🎶

[@jeffreyflint6286]

Before Bad Company there was Free!!!! Paul Rodgers is a fantastic vocalist. One of the best EVER!!!❤❤❤❤

[@sandyshoenberger2697]

Have always loved this song. Paul Rodgers voice is so raw.

[@rob5723]

Free “Mr. Big” from the same show (Doin their thing) 1970. Paul Rodgers is amazing! Bad Company or Ready For Love from Bad Company 1974. Great tunes

[@jonnno243]

I saw Free play live in 1969. What a great time to be alive. Please check out Free's Wishing Well, with Paul Rodgers on vocals, with Bad Company, and Slash and Neal Schon on guitar.

[@steveryall7669]

Can't believe you've never heard "Alright Now" before. Check out their song Mr Big either from this gig or the 1970 Isle of Wight festival

[@colrhodes377]

Wishing well, and My brother Jake, are two Free songs you need to explore

[@MySundin13]

Another Excellent choice my man! Paul Rodgers AND Simon Kirke (the drummer), both left Free and formed Bad Company. Paul Kossoff was a great guitarist, but had bad drug issues....and Andy Frazer (on bass), was like 18 years old here.

[@riverdart2068]

Free...one of the UK's greatest bands...

[@JasonGilbert-yl8hf]

70s-80's had some of the Greatest music ever!!!

[@davidrodenkirk5561]

It's all about Paul Roger's Voice. They all compliment him perfectly 👌

[@kimcutts6153]

🇬🇧 Love Paul Rogers (lead singer). Not only did he go on to front Bad Company, but much, much later, he fronted Queen for a while after Freddie Mercury passed away. Paul is still a great singer, and to top it off, he's a gentleman. ❤🎶🎼⭐

[@CardiacCat]

Classic rock song. This is a good one. You will turn the volume up when this one comes on.

[@mojobag01]

They were special. Six brilliant studio albums and an essential live album.

[@katrinacash6393]

Paul Rodgers did indeed become the lead singer for Bad Company and he toured with Queen as their lead singer for 4 years after Freddie Mercury's passing. He also has solo albums that are great! Another great band and song from this era is Golden Earring's "Radar Love'. You may have heard it but definitely worth listening to if you haven't.

[@jeffreyflint6286]

Keep digging brother as you will not be disappointed at all. Recommend FIRE AND WATER.

[@telecasterluva666]

Paul Rodgers - Vocals, Andy Fraser - Bass, Simon Kirke - Drums and Paul Kossoff - Guitar. Awesome band. Check out their first three LP's "Tons Of Sobs", "Free" and "Fire And Water".

[@donnadubyak6504]

One of the best songs of all time. Its Rock and Roll

[@bgarrett7583]

You stand correct! That's the man with the voice, Paul! The drummer Simon also continued on with Bad Company after Free even after Paul left BC

[@plushstitches5146]

I saw Bon Jovi do a jam session of this song at their April 21, 1989 San Diego concert (2 days after my birthday...what a gift!) along with Mike Tramp of White Lion, Billy Squier and Steven Adler from Guns n Roses. Epic!

[@peacefulwarrior4078]

MR.BIG is another one of their songs to checkout as well as FIRE AND WATER 👍

[@jeffreyflint6286]

Pauls new album Midnight Rose is great as well

[@sourisvoleur4854]

I love the triplets at the top of the fretboard. Classy.

[@MarkEvanWhite]

This was Ronnie Van Zant’s favorite band back when Skynyrd was getting started. Rodgers also sang for The Firm with Jimmy Page. I got to see them

[@setonhillstudios]

I can see why!! Straight 🔥🔥 and I can’t wait to hear more!

[@telebender]

Paul Kossoff was 1 of the crop of premier late 60's/early '70's UK guitarists and original burst users, along with Clapton, Beck, Page, Taylor, & Green. Fleetwood Mac (early line-up with Peter Green, Danny Kirwan and Jeremy Spencer) "Oh Well" (live from Boston Tea Party) should hit the top of your list of tunes to check out.

[@beadybaby]

I had a friend who did some volunteer DJ at URI in the 80s and this was his starting song.

[@Vee1music-lover]

WOW! This brings back memories like no other! And yeah that gritty voice right there is what made Bad Company a BANGER! Thanks for this one!

[@punkydoodle4774]

This song is a straight up banger!!

[@jeannettesimpson9778]

Andy Fraser on bass joined the band when he was 15. Paul Kossoff, the guitarist, made a solo album called Back Street Crawler, worth checking out. They were the second band I saw live in 1971, after Pink Floyd.

[@kennethcamilleri4678]

This is for all those Steve Perry Fans…Paul Rodgers was and still is the the greatest vocalist in Rock History….Steve was great with Journey….but hasn’t done much since his departure…Rodgers has fronted Free, Bad Company, Led Zeppelin, The Firm and Queen…then he went back to Bad Company in his later years…I saw him live in 2019 just before the pandemic was a reality in the World…they were loud and he was still vocally as good as he ever was…

[@owl-gd6ce]

I saw Bad Co 3 years ago and his voice is still golden..

[@shawnlowrance6528]

Paul Rogers (vocals) and drummer Simon Kirk both left Free to form Bad Company. This was their one big hit song. This (sound) would later become Bad Co.'s signature style, good ol' rock 'n' roll!!

[@bringmechoc]

I love this song, FIrst time hearing this live and it was really good! This is the only song I know of theirs so I will be interested to see if you react to any more of their stuff.

[@StanCostello-q3o]

Love the sound of that snare drum!!

[@stephensmith1343]

Totally live, no tech, no auto tune

[@billc.5861]

Bad Co was my band , yes Paul Rogers & drummer Simon Kirk went on to Bad Co along with Mick Ralphs from Mott the Hopple , bassist Boz Burrell from King Crimson The band Free was Paul Rogers. Vocal/ guitar Simon Kirt. Drums Paul Kossoff. Guitar Andy Frazer. Bass. They started putting out records basically when they were teenagers Unfortunately guitarist Paul Kossoff had substance abuse issues, and bassist Andy Fraser, who was one of the main songwriters was unsatisfied with the direction of the band Songs like “Easy on my Soul” - “Fire & Water” - “Mr Big “ - “ Wishing Well”

[@tonydelapa1911]

I’ve always liked the dual mics for lead singer. Left and right channel? Result is badass whatever the intent. I saw these guys in a very small room around 1972. Wild as hell. They liked to have blown the place apart! Even, or maybe especially, Paul Rodgers knows every one of them nailed their part. We are so lucky to have this recording all these years later.

[@TheFlashpoint69]

Loved playing this tune during my cover band days. Guaranteed to fill the dance floor and get a rise out of the crowd.

[@tonybaker55]

Free was one of my favourite bands. Great blues style band.

[@blackmarbles1047]

Another great reaction .My two favourite bass players Andy Fraser of Free & Martin Turner of Wishbone Ash . Boy could they play . ! .Listen to Andy's amazing playing on Mr Big live version. !!! .

[@davidrodenkirk5561]

The wishing well is a must!

[@grahamreed8774]

You are correct- After finishing a US tour, Free split up after a last concert in London in 1971- I was there- Royal Albert Hall. By 1972 some of the members formed part of Bad Company- which was considered a super group at the time. A great song by free is The Hunter which was great live and appears on the Free Live album 1971 and has a great atmosphere. There is an Isle Of Wight version but it is not well recorded. No video available.

[@Tbirdhaynes]

Paul Rogers & Jimmy Page started a band together in the mid to late 80’s called THE FIRM and released two albums.

[@keano7800]

Superb band. Fire and Water, Mr Big and Wishing Well defo worth checking out

[@buddyhek]

Check out Wishing Well, My brother Jake, among others, I believe the Les Paul Paul Kossoff is playing is currently in Joe Bonamassa collection

[@StuartBearden]

Classic

[@lindalou6105]

My 1st 45

[@steevenfrost]

Two other bangers to consider; Wishing Well and My Brother Jake. I also like Travellin' in Style, Come Together In The Morning tracks from Heartbreaker album.🥰😇😇😇😇

[@brewstergallery]

Hey Steve from Ned in Spain. I'm an old fan of these groundbreaking heavy hitters. Paul Rogers is one of the greatest frontmen, Simon is still a slammin drummer, guitarist Paul Kossoff was the king of slow burn with a vicious vibrato but a fatal drug habit and secret weapon Andy Fraser on bass who was like 15 or 16 when he joined Free and co wrote a lot of their songs.The song Mr Big from this same concert features Andy and is a killer. For me their first 3 and their 5th LP are the best Tons of Sobs, S/T, Fire and Water, Live. " The Hunter" from Live will blow top of your head off. They were a big influence on Ronnie Van Zandt and Lynyrd Skynyrd.

[@michaelhillmann3460]

Paul Rodgers lead singer and Simon Kirke the drummer went on to form Bad Company. My favorite Free tune is Wishing Well🔥

[@amysson5151]

They left a whole verse out after the solo Breakdown. You need to hear the studio version. This live version is good too, but do your ears a favor and listen to the studio version also. If I’m not mistaken, They come out of the solo Breakdown different with another verse. I think they cut this one short for time. Good job on the review. You’re picking some good ones.

[@Alan_CFA]

“I’m on Fire” by Dwight Twilley would be another great rock song to review.

[@VinE83656]

Paul Rodgers, the singer and Simon Kirke the drummer formed Bad Company and invited former Mott the Hoople guitarist Mick Ralphs to join them. Mick was unhappy with Mott the Hoople's transition from blues based to more of glam band. Bad Company eventually brought in King Crimson's bassist Boz Burrell to join Bad Company even through they were not really fans of King Crimson (a prog band). Peter Grant the Led Zeppelin manager signed them as the first band on Zeppelin's Swan Song label. More Free songs you should check out are Fire and Water, Wishing Well, The Stealer, Songs of Yesterday and many more.

[@RockinMamaT]

Let's Gooooo! Such a freaking banger. On my all time Playlist. Try Bad Company..bad Company or Feel like making love. Great reaction and Peace out ✌️ ☮️ 🙏

[@poeslanding]

Freddie Mercury’s favorite singer!

[@dlc01]

I recommend "Fire and Water" and "Oh I Wept".

[@nancymjohnson]

Check out the band The Firm. Paul on vocals, Jimmy Page on guitar. ❤️☮️🎼

[@daverutherford6401]

Free should have been the biggest band in the world! next up try ... Mr Big , it's awesome !

[@docnflossie7351]

Heartbreaker and Seven Angels are worthy listens

[@colrhodes377]

Both the singer and drummer were in Bad Company

[@sergebrunet4218]

Hi ! yes, the live version is longer and good but i m used to the studio version ! you should try it !😋

[@FrancesThompson-e3m]

Both Andy Fraser ((base ) and Paul Kossoff ( Lead ) are no longer with us Simon Kirk ( Drummer ) and Paul Rodgers went on to form Bad Company. Paul Rodgers also fronted Queen for awhile. I have seen Paul a few times and he is so good!

[@Cani33ia]

Great to see somebody reviewing this band. Our favourite back in the day when I was a kid. Unfortunately they didn't last too long but they did produce some great music. Every one of them were fantastic in their role and the band was always noted for the exceptionally strong base line which, considering Andy Fraser's age at the time, was something. In my late (very late) sixties I still listen to them. Paul Rogers did go off and found Bad Company along with Simon Kirke the drummer. Lately Rogers did do some stuff with Queen. My Favourite is "Mr Big". Listen out for the Bass solo. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4WUd2N3g55ghqc

[@brewstergallery]

By the way Andy Fraser is not playing harmonics but he is way up the neck near the join to get the high octaves on that beautiful Gibson EB-3. He was a unique funky tasty rock solid player who played short punchy notes. Sadly died a few years ago, which was a damn shame. All the best Steve and more Free pleeezzz

[@danallshaw1131]

If you dig Free...I have a keeper for you...."Wishing Well". Tell em Dan sent you.😎🎸🎸🎸.

[@Someonelser1]

Check out Paul Rodgers recent album!!

[@johnianknox1629]

Think this is good ,listen to the album FREE LIVE and the track THE HUNTER, phenomenal. Great video my man.

[@michaelmoore4510]

I'd love to see your reaction to GrandFunk Railroad's Inside Looking Out video. Their drummer was great!

[@setonhillstudios]

It’s on the channel already! Such a banger!! 🔥🔥

[@richardwright231]

most iconic song ever ?

[@EXLR8N]

😊

[@massimosaffioti8798]

I'm a Mover The Stealer Sweet Tooth Mr Big The Hunter Catch a Train Little Bit of Love Paul Rodgers (vocals) and Simon Kirke (drums) formed Bad Company with Bassist Boz Burrell from King Crimson and guitarist Mick Ralphs from Mott the Hoople

[@setonhillstudios]

Thanks for the insight! Such a great tune and I can’t wait to hear more! 🔥

[@massimosaffioti8798]

Free released their first album in 1968... Around the same time as Deep Purple, Grand Funk Railroad and Steppenwolf.... All of whom deserve a listen... Yes, I know you've done some Deep Purple, but you have so much to explore in their catalog

[@donnadubyak6504]

They were all youngsters. Teenagers. Oldest I believe was 20 or 21

[@MySundin13]

Free, technically, were more talented than Bad Company

[@TheFlashpoint69]

Paul went on to Bad Co

[@brewstergallery]

Along with drummer Simon Kirke

[@TheFlashpoint69]

@@brewstergallery yes you are correct I omitted his going to Bad Co as well.

[@brewstergallery]

@@TheFlashpoint69 Glad to lend a hand. Take care bro !

[@TheFlashpoint69]

@@brewstergallery thanks and have a blessed day.

[@donnadubyak6504]

Bass player is 15.

[@setonhillstudios]

That’s wild!!!! 😳

[@3rdeyeprism4110]

Wishing Well is another Free smoker.

[@setonhillstudios]

Appreciate it! Can’t wait to hear more from them! 🔥

[@nikosalmpanis-ty3jt]

The Free hadn't success,money from they early career and thinking destroyed the band or what to do.After write this song and the success came🤘

[@csphoenix9]

Bad Company is one half Free

[@ianroutledge1611]

Don't know if this was one of my choices, the other one I sent you was for Mr Big, recorded at the same time kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnnYfGakeNhph68 - what's more remarkable about these recordings is that when this was filmed bassist Andy Fraser was just 18, singer Paul Rodgers 19, drummer Simon Kirke 20 and guitarist Paul Kossoff was 19.

[@71rcode72]

5:45 typical band miscommunication. Simon not on the same page with Andy and Paul K. Can see both sides of the argument on who should have followed who :) most folks would never notice this!

[@tommythompson9565]

First-time viewer of this channel. Disappointed with the live version. Paul Rodgers is fantastic live, but hardly ever does a live version compare to the studio one. This one makes my point. Are most of this host's reactions made to live versions? The one's I've checked are live. Shux. Not going to subscribe. Perhaps live versions don't get banned by KZbin as often as the studio versions do.

[@setonhillstudios]

What’s up and thanks for swinging by! I tend to do both live versions and studio versions BUT you are right in that studio versions are unfortunately more likely to get blocked. I enjoy both but I also like to see what the band was like live because that gives a different approach to what they were able to produce in the studio. It all depends though. 🤷🏻‍♂️ Thanks for the insight and have a great one!

[@tommythompson9565]

@@setonhillstudios Cool, man. I thought I had previously read that live versions are less likely to be blocked. If you haven't heard the version from the original album, which would be a big surprise, check it out. It sincerely does blow this performance away. New subscriber. Keep on r'actin .

[@setonhillstudios]

@@tommythompson9565 Appreciate it man! Definitely have to check it out and thanks for the sub! 🤘🏻

[@docnflossie7351]

Heartbreaker and Seven Angels are worthy listens