HUMBLE PIE - (BLACK COFFEE)| REACTION!!!!🤯🤯😱

[@Jovolution]

Steve Marriott the best rock singer ever.

[@atokadjoe]

@@MidwestFarmToys Yes way

[@deborahwhitfield8486]

I will second that 💯❤️

[@paulrupright4694]

I will third that shit all day.

[@regisdonahue4923]

Too many to pick one

[@navynugget7]

I'll 4th it

[@mariam5991]

Steve Marriott was one of the best soul singers ever. Yep....he had Soul.

[@mrnobody9104]

all these years later still right at the top of my list of greatest live performances! that little man was a GIANT.

[@Devon_Rismay]

His voice was a thing of wonder

[@kajabrill2404]

💯

[@GN-jn1ty]

It's NOT just him. This performance is MADE by the way he and the Blackberries interact. They feed off each other and create more/better energy.

[@mrnobody9104]

@@GN-jn1ty couldn't agree more!

[@827dusty]

This British singer had soul! Just like Joe Cocker, Eric Burden, etc. He died sooner than he should have. Britain produced a lot of great singers, and Steve Marriott is one of the best ever.

[@BradCross1982]

It’s unreal how many talented singers and musicians in general were born in the UK in the 1940’s and very early 1950’s, it’s crazy if you actually think about it. Must have been something in the water of there during that time, many all time greats

[@iancarr8682]

Another great Irish soul singer from the era - Dusty Springfield - Start with Son of a Preacher Man

[@byzinski]

@@iancarr8682 She was called ‘The White Queen 👑 of Soul’ 💫🙌🏾

[@martinjefferies666]

Not just a stunningly soulful voice, Stevie Marriott was an awesome guitarist with an attitude to match. Saw Humble Pie in the early 70's in Hyde Park London 'supporting' Grand Funk Railroad who they totally blew away but his later guitar work with 'Packet of three' was pretty exceptional. RIP Stevie, thanks for the soul

[@judy7509]

Steve Marriott, my most favourite musician in the whole wide world. 💜💜💜

[@Devon_Rismay]

He was great

[@dannyurbinder5965]

My favourite, too! No one came close to his voice or his swagger!

[@dahnawa1957]

Love how he gave the girls so much shine. They took it home at the end. And they DID. Check out “30 days in the hole” or “I dont need no doctor”

[@mariam5991]

Before Humble Pie, Steve was in a group called the Small Faces...check out: Tin Soldier with the great P. P. Arnold singing with him. It's early Steve but I think it's one of the best songs from the 1960's. Check it out.

[@Devon_Rismay]

No problem

[@Ogdensnutgoneflake78]

Sure is!!

[@bethh.9647]

From Small Faces, I also like "Understanding", another song that showcases Steve's voice with passion. Never a pop song when Steve is singing.

[@roak5036]

Sorry I didn't see your comment before I started talking about the small faces.

[@barbarahecht4617]

Don't forget Itchykoo Park- their hit single. (The Small Faces)

[@williamcabell142]

The Pie is a very underrated group! Great blues band! 😎👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jeffstevens4262]

Steve was the original front man for The Small Faces before Rod Stewart. Whenever I watch Steve, with his band Humble pie in this video from back in 1973, it gives me chills. I always love how he makes it obvious how much he loves singing with those backing singers, who are also superb. It's just a wonderful example of what a great rock/soul singer he was, but tragically, he died in a house fire back in the '80's. May God rest his dear sweet soul. He was truly a 'one-off'.

[@cindyfalstrom7231]

Steve loved and respected his Blackberries and they loved him. All these girls had sung backup to Steve's heroes Ray Charles & Ike & Tina. Vanetta Fields (middle) has written that when she first met Steve, he got down on his knees and kissed her hand - what a charmer. She said "He was sometimes outrageous, but we loved him"

[@jasonlewis1969]

It's so cool to see a young man discovering this old treasure. I am 52, found humble pie in a vinyl shop in 89 and it blew my mind.

[@garya7893]

If you want another Jam try Edger and Johnny Winter Tobacco road live His voice will amaze you as will his Sax play and his organ unreal talent

[@Devon_Rismay]

K I'll check it out.

[@LL-xk2yu]

@@Devon_Rismay The bass player in the Winter brothers video is a very young Tommy Shannon, Stevie Ray Vaughan's bassist

[@donbelenger817]

Great tune!!!

[@randybaker6042]

You have good taste. This is one of my favorite videos. Steve is one of the best voices ever. From 30 Days In The Hole and I Don't Need No Doctor to a couple of my favorites off On To Victory....Fool For A Pretty Face and Infatuation. If you get a chance check out those last two. Great vocals. Infatuation by Humble Pie. I just listened to it again. His vocals are great, great, great. lol

[@Devon_Rismay]

He was gifted

[@MrDarkMagnus]

Also one of my favorites. Any time the world seems kinda shitty all over I watch this.

[@Tweedy66]

The sublime voice of Stevie Marriott. ❤️ You have good taste.

[@33bubbas]

Never get tired of watching this video. Steve Marriot was an amazing vocalist who had so much soul! I saw Humble Pie twice in the early 70s. Absolutely brilliant......

[@TONY-qj1nk]

I saw Steve Marriott with Humble Pie in 81 or 82. Incredible voice and performer. R.I.P. Steve.

[@Devon_Rismay]

He was truly gifted

[@dalekulick7554]

30 days in the hole must be next. ENJOY! Love your reactions Brother.

[@thehotyounggrandpas8207]

Steve was a talented little cockney guy who was taken in by the Blues but not only the Blues, but also 50's Rock'n'Roll, British psychedelia, Pop, American and British folk, Soul, hard Rock and even some Jazz... he was what you could call an all rounder. A great inspiration to me, and who could resist that cheeky little smile of his! Glad to see you enjoy him. Love from Spain.

[@Devon_Rismay]

He was a bad man

[@michaelmurray8295]

This entire arrangement is crazy EPIC. Everybody is in the pocket.

[@Devon_Rismay]

Facts

[@tonywtyt]

This is early 70's. Great music but got buried and so glad we still have this video!!!

[@827dusty]

Like he said in the song, "My skin is white...But my soul is Black." Steve goes back to the mid 1960s, with his band, "The small Faces." Hit song in 1967 was "Itchy-coo Park." It's a song about skipping school, and taking LSD. Great vocals.

[@janetboucher2366]

Skipping school, but I never heard about the lsd. Itchy Choo Park is a real place.

[@davewilson435]

"Inside Looking Out"...Grand Funk Railroad live 1969. If you haven't already seen it you should check it out. "Frankenstein" by the Edgar Winter Group live is another great one to react to.

[@Devon_Rismay]

I'll check it out

[@robertprice6830]

My young Bro. You need to deep dive into late 60's to mid 70's music. Humble Pie, Uriah Heep, Deep Purple, Cream, Yardbirds, Eric Burdon, Steppenwolf, The Guess Who, Rare Earth, Jefferson Airplane, Joe Cocker, Janis Joplin, that should hold you over for a while.

[@Devon_Rismay]

Yea I'll be making that transition soon.

[@ramblerdave1339]

@@Devon_Rismay And, don't miss the two lead guitarists of Foghat, another British Blues-Rock band from the era, with Lonesome Dave Peverett on vocals and lead guitar, and Rod Price on lead and Slide guitar. Suggested start point: live version of It Hurts Me Too, from the reunion of the original group,in the '90s, or Driving Wheel, ( live version) . Great on records, unbelievable live! ✌️😎👍

[@matthewsewellmontegut3691]

Yes Steve Marriott (and Humble Pie) was an anomaly. He had so much soul, and a God given gift. His voice was animating, and a great show man, front man. In '73 Humble Pie was mine and my girlfriend's favorite band in high school. Wow .. what a time!! The poor guy died in a house fire. What a great loss for Rick and Roll. Thanks for picking this video .. and the look on your face was priceless .. and in point!! So now I'm a fan of your channel. Peace ✌️

[@bartolomediazsahagun472]

Pure mastery and pure, unadultered enjoyment: Stevie was the embodyment of passion and energy. And to think that he could have stayed comfortably seated in his theatrical child prodigy sofa or his British Invasion sofa (with the Small Faces)... Instead he chose to start a garage band that spawned Peter Frampton and that gave Grand Funk Railroad (at their prime) a run for their money. Legend has it that Stevie auditioned for the Rolling Stones and that the Glimmer Twins, great though they were, decided "no way we're touching this firecracker"...

[@timrussell9869]

Jagger vetoed his inclusion because he knew Steve would upstage him. He was also considered for Led Zeppelin before Plant got the gig.

[@bartolomediazsahagun472]

@@timrussell9869 That is so, I guess Stevie would have upstaged pretty much every British frontman of his generation: this huge little man certainly had THE RIGHT STUFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! God bless you Marriott!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@neilashton7180]

Geatest rock/soul singer from the UK . . . Ever ! & one of the best of all time RIP Steve Marriott x ps your reaction was special dude !

[@sst3d]

This man was a monster…you haven’t heard of him because he OD’d so young I appreciate the respectful reaction sir

[@cindyfalstrom7231]

Forgive me, perhaps I misunderstood what you are saying, but feel I must correct. Although Steve did have a substance abuse problem., he did not OD on drugs. The day he died, he had flown back to Britain from LA. He was afraid to fly, so took Valium and drank quite a bit on the plane. When He arrived, friends took him out for dinner where he drank more and must have done a little coke as they found it in his blood. Around 1:00 he went home, jet lagged and tired from drink and valium and fell asleep in bed with a cigarette. His bed caught afire and he died from smoke inhalation according to the coroner. Horrifying...

[@williamcabell142]

The GREAT HUMBLE PIE...NOW THATS THE BLUES! 😎👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 How about the Black Berries! Love those ladies!

[@827dusty]

How about the Back-up singers, "The Blackberries." So damn good.

[@lincolnstovall9471]

To bad he passed on, Rip💔 words are not good enough!!!

[@jeannehurdel7290]

Mama that is his voice. I listen to this every morning when I get up. Love this song.

[@GN-jn1ty]

Him and the sisters vibing together makes this video special.

[@davidusmar8363]

Music .. the machinery to break down colour discrimination and mutual admiration .... this is one of the definitive performance of all time - If he was alive today and doing stuff like this the audiences would be all colours and at one with each other just loving the experience together .. perhaps one day in all life too

[@sherryarflin726]

Humble Pie was big in my generation. The 70’s and for good reason, Steve Marriott. This guy was off the chain great and his vocals were recognizable at first note. Check out “30 Days in the Hole” and “I Don’t Need no Doctor” well worth it.

[@lxhobson]

Yes, skin color aside, lots of us have souls that are more black than white. I LOVE this video -- I love the way he interacts and flirts with the Blackberries (the female back-up singers). This is just great fun to watch.

[@TheRuffguy]

Steve would even sing between songs during their shows, check it out. When he performed a show he carried nothing but high energy all the way through, non stop!! He'd leave it all out on the stage!

[@sonjabarnett1754]

Those fantastic female singers are called The Blackberries. I definitely agree with the others Tobacco Road is a must.

[@davidwoolard1264]

30 days in the hole is a must!

[@Devon_Rismay]

Ill check it out

[@paulmartin2116]

Thank you for a great review....Steve's always been my favourite singer and I'm glad to say I saw him live and met him....sadly he died in 1991. Check out his version of 5 long years...he was older and had turned his back on the corporate music business after being ripped off too many times.

[@Devon_Rismay]

No prob

[@lyndi9082]

Hey was in the mood for a little Stevie Marriott, and ran across your video! Welcome to the fan club.. LOVE everything about this song over and over again!!!!!! The Blackberry's, Frampton and of course the fabulous Stevie M!

[@jeannehurdel312]

I love this mans voice and yes he is brimming over with soul. Love this song. I wake up to this song every day.

[@TheStratpicker]

The whole band was cooking in this performance - takes you to another place. We did a cover of this one in my band and I had so much fun on bass....

[@CaptainGanja]

Love the way Steve Marriott sang. That man had definite soul. No doubt about it, man. 😎👍

[@ericaveillette6388]

I LOVE everything about this! It was fun to watch your reaction. I agree with you 💯. You may or may not already know Joe Bonamassa and Beth Hart did this song together and absolutely killed it too. I think you'd enjoy it. Talk about a soulful voice....Beth is fantastic.

[@Devon_Rismay]

Beth is real good, I'll check it out

[@neilashton7180]

Ever since I found this reaction video, I watch it at least once a month, the track & the reaction just lives with me . . . Love it love it . . . mmmm x

[@jeffkokosinski1784]

Lmao that lol bastard had some pipes and was full of soul

[@cindyfalstrom7231]

Thank you. I always love to watch the reactor's face when Steve open's his mouth. Steve Marriott was a unique, one of kind. Although he was "officially" 5'4" (maybe with his elevator boots - LOL), people close to him say he was really maybe 5'2" and about 100 lbs. He was a consummate performer starting at age 13 when he played the Artful Dodger on the London stage - thus the remark in the introduction. Please show more Marriott - too many people have never heard of him and need to be exposed. His entire Small Faces, Humble Pie, Packet of Three and solo catalog is full of masterpieces. One of my favorites which featured Steve on killer blues guitar and soulful singing is "Help Me Through the Day" from his first solo album. I think you may like it. Keep up the great work - I know I will be watching!

[@Devon_Rismay]

Thank you!

[@jeffstevens4262]

I don't know why nobody is recommending Humble Pie and 'Natural Born Woman' with Stevie Marriot and Peter Frampton. It's a brilliant track.

[@tommylagniappe5422]

Stevie Rocks it my Blues Brothers!!!

[@ginap5148]

I can watch this clip every day. It amazes me!

[@TheDivayenta]

British rockers in the 60’s and 70’s worshipped and studied all the great Black blues and soul artists when America wasn’t paying attention. Even Hendrix had to first move to England to get recognized. The girls are The Blackberries.

[@frankkolton1780]

What a band. I love the sound of guitars run strictly analog going thru turned up amps, you get subtle dynamics and tones from soft playing to loud that you don't get out of digital, I never minded a little buzz, crackle, and hiss that came with it.

[@deborahhalbert3372]

Of course you liked this because once again, you have excellent musical taste! Loved Humble Pie! Ah the days of my youth…

[@Devon_Rismay]

Thank you!!

[@RP_Williams]

Marriot's a legend, end of story.

[@Devon_Rismay]

Facts

[@27thangel23]

Good for you, M&MR- you GET the great ones, and even the odd ones like this Humble Pie joint- because Steve Marriott is sensational, and his rapport with the backing singers was superb. Pure fun.

[@Devon_Rismay]

He's fun to listen to, full of soul

[@edwardcossa875]

Your expression says it all , when you got it, you got it

[@carolricketts8770]

Steve Marriott frontman for Small Faces/Humble Pie/Packet of Three 🎼🙏🏽🎸💜🥰 Excellent singer, musician and truly a Soul brother. I love the fact that he felt and showed the love of his music. I wished that the Small Faces had remained together.

[@carolricketts8770]

For the Love of music. 💜

[@timothybyrom5560]

I second the guy who said Winter Brothers tobacco road. Two albino brothers with all the blues.

[@burkholdst.rudderberg3574]

I've seen many musical acts over the years ( Stones, Faces, Deep Purple, Fleetwood Mac, Midnight Oil, Chuck Berry, Foghat, etc. ) without exception, Steve Marriott had the most raw charisma ( with Humble Pie ) of ANY singer! He was also having a great time! ( It is a shame too many talented musicians make bad lifestyle choices which shorten their lives. ) I would like to see a Yothu Yindi ( Australian Aboriginal band ) reaction; you will enjoy them!

[@Devon_Rismay]

👍🏾

[@gsh319]

a little soul my man.............. Stevie Ray Vaughan and Johnny Copeland, Tin Pan Alley. unreal stuff.

[@rhondacoleman6770]

Steve Marriott his death to be one of the best singers in Rock and Roll history he sings R&B and the Blues like is nobody's business I remember years ago as a teenager and young adult when he was with the band Humble Pie I would listen to them all night long check out the song 30 days in the hole and the song I Don't Need No Doctor as well as Steve Marriott solo with five long years it will blow your mind

[@morphinlounge101]

Quote "My skin is white, but my soul is black". Glad you mentioned brother.

[@DuneFreak66]

Great reaction! Music is best when shared.

[@thepurgatorykids]

Steve Marriott was an absolute legend. I'm glad you got to discover him. I assume you've heard Humble Pie's version of "I don't Need No Doctor" by now; but, if you haven't, do yourself a favor...

[@robertwatson2823]

Humble Pie is one of favorite bands. A couple of my favorites are Road Runner, and the best version is from the "Eat It" album and I Wonder from the "Smokin" album or live is even better.

[@kajabrill2404]

Him and the ladies killed it!

[@doloreslott7135]

Steve Marriott so gifted

[@lesmartin8131]

You've gotta hear the Pie maan ! Rockin the Fillmore is for you ...believe me.

[@patrickmcgrath4837]

Ike and Tina turner wrote the song , the blackberries are the backing band , Steve Marriott was inducted into the rock n roll hall of fame with his previous band "the small faces "( itchychoo park ) that other guitarist is some dude called ...Peter frampton . star-studded band .!!! great reaction , great channel

[@Devon_Rismay]

Thanks bro, this was a good song

[@cindyfalstrom7231]

You are correct that Peter Frampton was the lead guitarist when He & Steve formed Humble Pie. I believe he was only 17-18. He is featured on the first 6 albums and is FANTASTIC! However, Peter quit the band right after "Peformance, Rockin the Fillmore" live album in order to try solo career. The guitarist featured in this video is Clem Clemson who replaced Peter. He is also and excellent player, though his style is much different than Peter's.

[@patrickmcgrath4837]

@@cindyfalstrom7231 hi great info I looked so much online to confirm who was playing guitar , but could not find the right article , my mistake ,👍

[@cindyfalstrom7231]

@@patrickmcgrath4837 Easy mistake to make. Peter Frampton is the much better known of the two guitarists in Humble Pie. I'm sure you are probably aware of how successful he was with his solo album "Frampton Comes Alive" in 1976. Nothing wrong with Dave "Clem" Clemson though, just different. And of course Steve was no slouch on the guitar himself, though he preferred to play rhythm so he could sing. Later he was an incredible blues guitarist (see the Five Long Years video)

[@TheBigjohn527]

An Ike & Tina Turner song Steve would take to new heights. The 3 gals singing with him are called The Blackberries. They have backed up some famous artists. One of Steve's best ever vocal performances. Steve could just sing a phonebook & still make it sound good!

[@todtiger]

Superb, Beth hart and joe bonammasa`s cover is amazing.

[@nickpaglia543]

The 1960's, and the 1970's up until about 1975 and the beginning of " commercial music " was the Golden Age of Rock, Soul, Blues, Country. It was true art, not commercial art, it sprang from the artist, money was not the goal. You want some good Funk, give a listen to Parliment, Funkadelia...I could go on. Humble Pie was a great band, in the day their music was banned by most radio stations in the USA, even on FM, FM radio stations, ~50 - 60 years ago were " underground ", still the government was watching...give a listen to the song 30 DAYS IN THE HOLE by HUMBLE PIE. Thank you for your video....dive deeper into the music from ~50 -60 years ago, because what you'll hear, is exactly what is happening now in The World, same shit, different day.

[@Bibugwes]

Please check out lead singer Steve Marriott's first band, The Small Faces and their song, "Tin Soldier." :)

[@Devon_Rismay]

Check out recent uploads

[@Bibugwes]

@@Devon_Rismay Watching it now. Thank you so much!

[@jeannehurdel312]

He and the black berries were really feeding off of each other..it was. Ice to see .

[@irabuckley3673]

This tune is in my head every morning when I turn on the coffee pot.

[@Deanrite]

One of the best singers I've ever seen. And he makes the way he sings seem effortless. Another great one with a beautiful voice is Jesse Colin Young. Try "Darkness Darkness" or "Ridgetop."

[@williamwelsh5855]

Marriott was called the british blue eyed soul

[@albertfish69]

thank YOU. that was a great reaction to this.

[@Devon_Rismay]

No problem

[@roak5036]

So sad that he's gone but don't forget to check him out when he was in the small faces.

[@robertmaimone8733]

I saw humble pie at electric factory 68, if Steve doesn't move you, get checked out!, better late then never,lol

[@williewoodall8305]

He just...meant...it..Soul derives from the truth....simple

[@plantfeeder6677]

Marriott was asked to sing for Jimmy Paige's new band Led Zeppelin before Robert Plant. Plant will tell you he styled his singing after Steve Marriott. Live at Fillmore East, Rock On, and Smokin' are Hard Rock ear candy with Steve's soulfully screeming vocals. Not a bad song on any of them.

[@pablopablo6987]

He does have some soul. Please listen to a song called "Hallelujah" on the live album " Humble Pie" Rocking the Filmore"

[@billiepulera1008]

One of the greatest bands and vocalists ever!! Marriott was untouchable, listed to Axl Rose once, blues based hard rock don't stop.

[@houmm08]

Great reaction

[@lesmartin8131]

Bluddy right Stevie's got soul

[@silverenigma7729]

If you have not seen or heard Johnny and Edgar winters "Tobacco Road" give them a check! Johnny is considered one of the greatest blues players and Edgar.. well he can do it all.

[@aramhamparian9641]

Humble Pie also featured a 17 year old guitarist named Peter Frampton. Inside Looking Out by Grand Funk Railroad 1969 should be on your "must" react to list.

[@Devon_Rismay]

I figured he looked familiar

[@cindyfalstrom7231]

@@Devon_Rismay Peter Frampton and Steve formed Humble Pie in 1969, but in 1971, Peter quit to try going solo. He was replaced by another killer guitarist - Dave "Clem" Clemson. Clem is the guitarist on this video. To hear Peter, check out early Pie recordings. An epic song featuring both Peter and Steve on dueling guitars is "Walk on Gilded Splinters" from the album "Performance - Rockin the Fillmore". A bit long at 23 min, but worth a listen, even if you don't feature it.

[@Devon_Rismay]

@@cindyfalstrom7231 I'll check it out

[@michaelthomas9991]

I hope you had a chance to research Steve Marriott more. I’m an old hand at the classic rock bands. Humble Pie’s album Live at the Fillmore is in my all-time top five and has been since the day it was released. Awesome singing and playing. Heavy rock with soul.

[@deluge25]

….my skin is white but my soul is black… 😎 Steve Marriott - most underrated singer/ musician ever

[@Jimidings]

Love it every time. This is my wake up and go to work song.

[@richardcranium5048]

Let's show some respect to that bass, though admittedly Steve Marriott does command a stage, but that's only because he is the greatest front man ever

[@robperry5293]

I loved watching your reaction due to this was the first band i saw in concert (16-17). I was hooked and have seen right about 50 big name bands in concert. If you are checking out Steve check out who the guy on the second guitar is (Perter Frampton), he had a huge solo career.

[@dellafenton2417]

Great reaction. Love the comment "he's huge" - Steve was 5' 4". How did that voice come from that tiny frame? Amazing

[@dellafenton2417]

Steve Marriott - the UKs finest vocalist in my opinion

[@Devon_Rismay]

Him and robert plant i think

[@cindyfalstrom7231]

@@Devon_Rismay Robert Plant idolized Steve. He used to follow Small Faces around to their gigs and hang out backstage. They would send him out on errands - buying cigs, etc. When he was asked once if Marriott influenced him, Plant said "F**k, I wanted to BE Steve Marriott". Please listen to Small Faces version of muddy Waters classic "You Need Lovin" kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqGTm41qd6yoetk . You will be amazed at how closely Plant copies Marriott in Whole Lotta Love, same phrasing, just rocked up a bit more. Steve didn't mind. When he heard it on the radio, he reportedly yelled "Go on my Son!" No ego, Steve just loved the music.

[@robertphelps1574]

Jimmy page wanted Steve Marriott to join led zeppelin before Robert plant Also check out Steve in Small Faces one of my favourite songs by them was Tin Soldier which as. another great female singer PP Arnold Another group to check out is Stone The Crows

[@Devon_Rismay]

OK ill check it out

[@dottiemcwhiney2155]

The sisters are a group called The Blackberries. Look 'em up!

[@vernonbird4590]

I saw him (that's Humble Pie) at this stage, (1973 I think) complete with the "Blackberries" backup singers. And he got even better on guitar. From 1985: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4PKfnWner6NeM0 There is a video of the whole set on KZbin. This was the show closer.

[@1719456]

Devon, you look ''perplexed''. Steve will do that to you.

[@nicklittle8909]

Check out the Small Faces, his first band. All or Nothing and Afterglow are incredible vocal performances