Jeff Beck - Where Were You ・Goodbye PorkpieHat ～ What Mama Said

Massey Hall
Toronto,Canada
2001-03-16
Jeff Beck - Where Were You ・Goodbye PorkpieHat　～　What Mama Said

[@gmasterg13]

Jeff was on fire at this show. Instead of being sad let's celebrate the incredible body of work he put out.

[@prajnachan333]

I saw Robben Ford at Yoshi's and he said at one point that he wasn't sad at the passing of B.B. King. He just marveled at a life well lived. Then went into Rock Me Baby. (!) That certainly pertains to this incredible artist.

[@gmasterg13]

@@prajnachan333 You are correct.

[@susankirkland3852]

Trying ❤🎶

[@snogglemonkey]

That is the most brilliant use of whammy bar I've ever heard. The guy is a total genius for dynamics, feel, musicality and creation.

[@tonykramer949]

I agree his playing is so nuanced that it goes by beyond eddie and neal.

[@toomuchrose]

There is nobody else who can play like this. Nobody.This man IS the guitar, he is the music that comes out of the guitar.There are guitar players by the million and then there is Jeff Beck. He is a fucking genius.

[@lorenzo6mm]

Exactly Dude has the slow burn and mad speed thing down. Totally unique.

[@michaelware1649]

Don't hold back, tell us how you REALLY feel, LOL! But then again, I feel the same way. He is my guitar hero, there are a very few that play technically better, but none with the same combination of skill and emotion, that's why he is my favorite!

[@perlindell1305]

Guitar players can be discussed and compared, pros and cons, who does what and how. But what Jeff does here, especially how he plays the first melody by using the tremolo bar.... , well, it is not even guitar playing, it is something completely different. Amazingly beautiful.

[@mwbrada]

@@michaelware1649 throw technical out the window lol... he plays with his fingers... nobody but he does that... do you realize how intimate that has to be?... Jeff stands alone

[@terreneuve6912]

Actually I know someone who can play this song and even being even more precise than Jeff (who is out of tune and unprecise). Anyway the studio version is beautiful, maybe Jeff was tired that day.

[@robertsanders2992]

The world can be scary & ugly sometimes! Then there's Jeff Beck! Nobody ever like him! Beautiful! ❤️

[@Dudes63]

Beautiful words .. now a fitting tribute ❤

[@robertsanders2992]

@@Dudes63 I didn't want to post a tribute..... I'm crushed.

[@travkatz]

He was not a guitar player. He was a guitar singer. No one else could do that.

[@hans-peterkolb8481]

I only discovered out recently Jeff Beck. Very seldom - if at all - I have felt a musician being a oneness with his instrument. Sure, there are many excellent guitar players, but he is up a certain level. Not so easy to describe...

[@markurbanelli1025]

He's not just the greatest guitarist. Jeff Beck was a superior life form. There's no other way to explain it

[@MarttiSuomivuori]

Nobody ever came close to Mr. Jeff Beck in playing Beck. I miss him so much, I cannot say.

[@patriceodom2553]

Same, impossible to explain to some...no words 💔

[@tompope6522]

"When he's on, Beck's probably the best there is" - Jimmy Page Looks like he was definitely 'on' this night!

[@danw5785]

You can see how hard we was bearing down at the end. Cant remember seeing him that locked in and and really really playing hard. Thats Jeff Beck.

[@freejrs]

I have to say when Jeff picks up a telecaster his natural feel really shows. He's a master of the strat but something pure about hearing the way he manipulates notes without using the vibrato. Mint. 👌

[@andrewgarcia3136]

I wish Jeff would play teles and Les Pauls more. He used them pretty heavily in the 70s

[@bobcabo4509]

There's nothing better than Jeff Beck with a Telecaster !!

[@bobcabo4509]

@@TheDansirman You may want to watch the video all the way through before you make stupid comments.

[@j.hardie7906]

I was at this show , and remember when J.B. hung that note , then cut it off with a slam of his palmed fist. THAT! made people all around me , break out in smiles and joyous laughter...... Great Stuff!!! / 10 outta 10

[@rca88]

+J. Hardie - great moment, thanks for highlighting that

[@adamp6043]

I don't think that non-guitar players understand just how nearly impossible "where were you" is to play. It shouldn't be possible, but clearly impossible is Jeff Becks middle name.

[@mickdestiny6542]

The Strat Plus came from Jeff asking Fender in 1986 for a Strat with a thicker neck for his upcoming Japanese tour. It became the prototype but he didn't, at that stage, want his name on a guitar. He wasn't too happy with it for some reason but because it had the Wilkinson roller nut and locking tuners he used it on the Guitar Shop album, specifically Where Were You. He tried to cut it with other guitars but this one could help with sustaining the beautiful harmonics he was trying to achieve. He gets the vocal quality an opera singer on that one. Long live Jeff Beck.

[@jamescassidy3995]

@@mickdestiny6542 ​ I used to work for Fender for many years - when Jeff’s Signature Strat finally came out in funky Seafoam Green & Olympic White & some weird Midnight Purple - none of which he ever played live, he told me that Fender asked his tech to send over “one of Jeff’s guitars” so they could match the new planned Signature guitar to his favourite Strat neck. Roadie sent over a ‘58 Gibson Les Paul Junior with the famous primitive fat baseball bat neck. Fender faithfully reproduced what they were sent & needless to say when Jeff was sent the prototype & found out what had happened he thought it was hilarious & would mess with people’s heads to think that he actually played a Strat with such a crazy fat neck! So he just let it go & kept it as an inside joke whilst continuing to play his favourite slim neck Strats with swapped out p/u’s, Wilkinson roller nut etc. Typical of his beautiful mischievous sense of humour 🎸✌️✨

[@ropiyas]

@@jamescassidy3995 You used to work for Fender, eh? Right. Then you say that he never used his Seafoam Green Signature Strat, eh? Riiiight. Then do yourself a favour and check out his Arsenio Hall gig and then his WHOLE TOUR of that year (89) and subsequent year (90) and then again in 95... Sigh. Bozos spreading lies on the internet since...for ever, apparently. 😁

[@pappapsmotzer554]

I want front row seats in heaven, at your next gig. Can't wait for that day to come. And shake the hands of a true master.

[@kathmandoo]

Well there he is. The best of the best. No one comes near him except maybe David Gilmore. I have loved Beck's wonderful style since a teenager. I am now 75 !!!!

[@tanapatpeemanee1230]

They r the only 2... really

[@kmkall6874]

I thank the Lord we have a way to see this musician work. Absolutely amazing!

[@stancoleshill8925]

He makes me cry . .at 3:18 he played the trumpet for F sakes ! ! . . the man can not be replaced. . . he is a guitar God. Life and the goose bumps begin at 8:00 . . . . ENJOY . . . . . OMG (No pick again🤔)

[@makattak3550]

If you looked up in a dictionary, how to play each note in perfect volume, tone and feel, each note that is, not occasional flukes, you would find Jeff Beck this is utterly God speaking.

[@HumanCarBomb]

Brian May brought me here....& I'm so freaking glad I listened! RIP, Mr. Beck. Like Brian said, "you were someone 'impossible' to define." That's gotta be the ultimate compliment to receive by another legend! Rest easy & I'm sure all of your hot rods will go to special homes!! (-;

[@tedcabana]

It is so hard to imagine that someday, we shall all live in a world without Jeff Beck. I can't imagine how we could ever survive such a world?

[@DataCommando]

Sadly, that has just happened - R.I.P. Jeff Beck - genius!

[@tedcabana]

@@DataCommando The word is now a cold dark joyless ball of shit.

[@prajnachan333]

I'm certainly sad. But so incredibly grateful that Jeff Beck was on this planet. Well done mate. 🕉

[@carlgreene8234]

I saw Jeff Beck in Vancouver b,c. September 18 1999. Good Stuff. He drove his yellow hot rod to the show.

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

Mesmerizing. the best part is the feeling that he is putting this whole heart ans soul into crafting and releasing each note.

[@ronbo11]

I saw this show in Dallas. It was the first time I attended a Jeff Beck concert after being a fan since the 1980's. It was awesome to see Jeff live and luckily I've had several opportunities since then. Pure genius!

[@stilldreamin57]

I wish we could have seen more than just the three songs. That version of Where Were You was like I've never heard before. His tone was amazing, using a lot of volume I presume.

[@Io-Io-Io]

Woe man, hard not to cry with this one

[@gmasterg13]

His salute at the end is the hardest part to watch. The best version of "Where Were You"

[@HumanCarBomb]

Brian May brought me here! (-; It's Kinda sad to see old comments from 2,4 & 6+ years old! This beautiful performance was sorta forgotten about & left out to collect KZbin dust! RIP, Jeff! You were indeed an impossible guitarist to define....& your kick a** music will live on to infinity!!! \m/ \m/

[@gmasterg13]

Not for long. I've been sending this to other musicians who haven't seen this.

[@markparee99]

I've said it in other videos, but I think this particular lineup of musicians brought out the very best in him.....

[@jmsbk12345]

The real deal, the guitar hero master.

[@stevebuhagiar5093]

Still hard to believe he’s gone 😢

[@JazTrance]

I get goosebumps when I hear and watch him play ❤ There aren't enough adjectives to describe him.

[@donpaladino]

He has no equal

[@jamesnash6101]

Wowzer....Jeff Beck brings out the best in each of them. However he seldom plays goodbye pork pie hat. The sames as the studio record. This tells me that it was improvised.

[@cdnpicker]

I was at this show, it was outstanding.

[@kimgeorge9596]

Beautiful is all I can think of...

[@triplescale]

Beck at his best. What a Virtuose!

[@prajnachan333]

I saw this incredible band two separate times. At the Paramount Theater in Oakland. And the Warfield Theater in S.F. What a blessing both shows were. Thank you Jeff. From the bottom of my heart. 🕉

[@TheloniusJ]

Simply incredible

[@ThePoint1234]

Mesmerizing - Immortal.

[@infinityproduction6726]

INCREDIBLE!!!! R.I.P JEFF 🙏🙏🙏

[@channelmixer]

Oh, he was REALLY on that day. Sublime.

[@thomasthompson3206]

We just don't see that very often.

[@davesalmon2492]

This is my definition of a supergroup they where absolutely fantastic. Thanks for putting this up.

[@jamesrasmussen6392]

Jeff's the MAN!!!!!!

[@davidfox2586]

Wow the best of the best he just takes it to another level perfecto

[@JazTrance]

I get goosebumps when I hear and watch him play ❤

[@fallocaster77]

GOD, period.

[@scottchristensen3694]

Incredible.

[@rubyrue69]

absolute wizardry

[@GraemeGolding-geePgee]

So much superb control in nearly everything he does! Think I will need a new tattoo ...

[@reverendbarker650]

To think that Jeff's wish was that any of his recorded work that was non official should be burned ! This is just gobsmackingly amazing.

[@eulaliavieni9042]

Buongiorno che bello svegliare con te

[@jrileyoriley]

Jeff.... love ya

[@senorboston4076]

Beck really hits this Mingus written song (usually played on a woodwind instrument). This is just as amazing as Hendrix playing the "Star Spangled Banner" at Woodstock.

[@rmGuera]

Only one to be Hendrix of our time...

[@tanapatpeemanee1230]

but Beck is Beck... I am not appreciate the way Jimi be ..... only Beck.

[@paulorsbrito]

I thought that I would finally hear a live version of Pork Pie... 😥

[@shack75]

amazing!

[@artvillarreal8849]

Amazing

[@peterapolonapiano6587]

Ang galing to

[@Mark-qr2up]

The next phase after he hits the guitar sounds like a heartfelt apology... 2:33

[@thomasthompson3206]

Magnatone, Please produce a signature Becktone Head or combo. I'll buy it tomorrow!

[@michaelware1649]

I don't think his tone is to be found in the equipment he uses, it's in his hands! That is to say, if you had his exact set up, you aren't going to sound anything like him, you will sound like you. If they COULD copy his tone, the stuff would be flying off the shelves!

[@user-yx5yt7og9s]

💐💐💐

[@davestarr8899]

Jeffrey Arnold Beck! I’ve had the JAB ! What one would you choose? Apparently, one stops you getting sick. The other makes you sick, because you can’t play a guitar!!

[@philmanson2991]

He's Jeff Beck. We are not.

[@juliesmusing]

wow

[@ianedmonds9191]

Is that Jennifer Batten?

[@jfo3000]

Yes

[@paolopietrolettipeterbeds8176]

He's really unique, the best without doubt. But I have became very disappointed hearing all that whistles and noise from the audience

[@dinofurlan3745]

This version of wwy is nothing short of shocking😵‍💫😳💯💥💥

[@thomasthompson3206]

Quick question, Are the reflections in Where were you ,coming from the cable plug in port and the frets at 2:38. Possibly the bridge and pick guard?

[@MBJanus]

I was told that this solo is nearly impossible to play ("where were you"). Could a guitarist say if it is true ?

[@alanjamesh.zamorano1677]

I've heard some very faithful covers of it, but the way Beck does it's magic. Sure with dedication it's possible to learn it, now coming up with a tune like that is a different thing. One of the most creative guitarists out there.

[@shanetutt518]

As a guitar player of 35yrs I consider nearly anything Jeff does as almost impossible for the rest of us..sure some great players out there who have and will continue to TRY to.play this..and some may come close..but..there is only.one jeff.ask any famous guitar player or guitar teacher about jeff...he mesmerizes.everyone..

[@jamesmick8653]

True. Loads of dedication could get some players close.

[@GiacomoVaccari]

It’s pretty hecking ridiculous what he does there. But then again this is Jeff Beck we are talking about, everything he does is ridiculous

[@bcsimpilot3497]

Awesome playing, sadly listening...despite waht gmasterg suggests below.....

[@michaelfitzpatrick6307]

Wait...Guys... Ive got the Purfect Lyric..!!

[@JAMRacingTeam1]

Not sure why the Tele and not his Strat? Tonal I guess for that song?

[@billplaney2585]

This is a Strat. He uses the Tele for Angel (Footsteps).

[@danw5785]

Jennifer Batten deserves a lot of credit as well. Really good backing of another guitarist who she can likely out play technically. And she wrote this likely.

[@Synonomous]

She is given writing credit along with Hymus and Beck. Her name is written first so whatever that means. Not sure what outplay technically means. Faster? Not important. They are both virtuosos in their own right but she is totally riding the wave of his fame here. She is 13 years his junior and he is playing pretty well for a 57 year old here.

[@herecomethelizards2]

2.35 hahahaha

[@danw5785]

I'd love it if he played the Tele (or Les Paul) on every song. The Strat whammy bar business has become too much of his playing and its really annoying. And use a pick alot more. He tears that Tele apart with the pick as well as fingers. Might be the best I've seen him play, on Mama Said. It was cool when he wouldnt give the Tele to his roadie.