Little Feat Rockpalast Germany, July 23, 1977 (complete)

Little Feat Live on Rockpalast, Essen, West Germany June 23, 1977
0:00 Introduction- Interview with "China White"
6:30 Ry Cooder - Fool for a Cigarette
10:40 Backstage/Announcers
15:12 Little Feat walk to stage/Stage Announcer
18:25 Skin It Back
23:51 Fat Man in the Bathtub
29:13 Oh Atlanta
33:30 Day at the Dog Races
42:58 All That You Dream
48:22 Old Folks Boogie
52:56 Dixie Chicken
1:04:39 Tripe Face Boogie
1:12:39 Feats Don't Fail Me Now
1:19:11 Willin'
1:23:35 Rocket in my Pocket
1:28:00 Backstage/Announcers/Lowell,Richie,Roger McGuinn
1:29:19 Rock and Roll Doctor Soundcheck

[@martyconroy3786]

Lowell George just sitting backstage singing and playing slide is better than 99% of today's musicians

[@rickknoble731]

Probably all the real deal china white and pure cocaine

[@jnmessa3777]

11/16" Craftsman socket for the slide - classic 😃

[@martyconroy3786]

@@jnmessa3777 gotta have little fingers, or, Little Feat 😂👍

[@NatureBoyknows]

Sad but true

[@ben-wt2wj]

Check out eggy, they cover a lot of little feat.

[@mvhoyt61able]

The very best thing about KZbin. Finding a clip of Little Feat original lineup showing what real music is.

[@Revolution1117]

Ain't that the truth! Was watching The Faces at The Marquee Club and saw this in my feed. Felt like I stuck gold with what's basically a video of the "Waiting For Columbus" concert, and naturally LF didn't disappoint!! Plus the fact is was a Rockpalast production which are always spot on. LF is only real with Lowell, IMO (naturally no disrespect to Paul B., Bill P., Richard H.,etc). My Thanksgiving Day treat today!

[@billsingletary4516]

Saw LF with Lowell in mid to late 70s, wore out Feet's don't Fail me Now on 8 track. Good times.

[@strictlynorton]

Proof that the R&RHOF is full if it is that these straight savages weren't inducted 30 years ago. Outstanding, and like the best of the best, with no weak links in their music chain. Killing it here.

[@SometimeAngel]

R&R HOF treats the musicians like shit- according to the musicians interviewed. And yes, it is a pile of elitist bureaucrats who don't know crap about music. I will say, however, that the induction of Leon Russell by Elton John is wonderful! Check it out. But, the HOF had nothing to do with it themselves.

[@DrTomoculus]

One of my favourite drummers of all time. Richard Hayward, may you rest in peace, but still keep the beat.

[@cameronduffy8115]

Yup absolute monster

[@Kenshawmusic]

Richie! One of, if not the hardest working drummers of all time! Had rhythm even in his hair🥁🎤

[@markmiwurdz2248]

@earlguthrie7196. Greetings from the U.K. Thank you for uploading this video of the finest band of musicians to ever walk this planet. Let’s hope that lots of people see this and “get” what Little Feat were/are all about. Again, thank you for keeping the Little Feat “flame” alive. You and yours stay safe and well.

[@cmfrye54]

One of the greatist live bands, ever. Bill Payne is genius. Obviously, Lowell is one of the most underappreciated artists ever. The whole band is so so good. Saw them live in 1977 at UVA...rock and roll!! Thx for posting. If you like this, check our their live album Waiting for Columbus. It truly captures their live energy.

[@jackmalvern2394]

underappreciated is the correct description of Lowell and Little Feat. Musicians, Critics and people with ears know and rate Little Feat highly, where they belong. There is true genius in this band.

[@NatureBoyknows]

Lowell is the most underrated and under appreciated musician I’ve found. Definitely my favorite

[@skinner5334]

Stunning delivery. One of thee all time greats at full mast. W🌞W⚡️

[@jamesbusch5299]

Have the DVD…favorite band of all time, bought their first album at a drugstore in Moscow Idaho, early 70s…best concert ever in 2008, Seattle….Lowell and Richie were the best!

[@timoakes450]

LG-DOA 79???OR SO =-LOSS

[@AlvinHackerman]

Just Hearing little feat's music on record or tape even the radio was something special.. Seeing them live WOW THIS WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITE BANDS I'D PUT THEM UP WITH "THE BAND" AS A LIVE SHOW UNBELIEVABLE. SAW THE BAND LIVE 4 TIMES SAW FEAT AT LEAST 20 TIMES.FRIST SAW MR GEORGE THE FRIST TIME WHEN HE WAS STILL WITH ZAPPA GEORGE WAS A MOTHER YOU KNOW. I STILL PLAY THEM AT HOME.LOVE THEM.

[@armingregori5071]

Thank you for posting ! The first time I saw the feat ... a lifelong fan since!!!

[@Dang...]

Excellent! Thanks for posting!

[@BlackCatBonz]

I love that he uses a 9/16 deep socket for a slide.

[@maxvaldez6987]

Craftsman at that

[@trigliderider]

13/16” Craftsman Deep Spark Plug socket.

[@glueforall]

​@@trigliderider13mm if you're in Europe. :)

[@williamgovin]

11/16 or 13mm Ja?!?

[@bluesanni2422]

Einer meiner Lieblingsbands mit dem großartigen Musiker Lowell George . Leider viel zu früh verstorben . 😢❤️🙏

[@kingscairn]

Yes he did - damn shame too

[@luisvazquez7300]

Meiner auch

[@karenjones1848]

Earl Guthrie. Little Feat are the best thanks alot

[@mwalker3547]

Thank you for this awesome post....❤

[@jameslee6604]

Saw them many times.... Such a tight band.... AMAZINGH!!!!!

[@Voots7]

Brings back the memories.

[@Ronie792]

It’s called playing with heart and soul makes a huge difference

[@oldchick]

Be still my heart! I miss Lowell and Feat❤

[@JeffFlank]

Yep.🤠

[@BillRayDrums]

I love it how Richie's mic is so much hotter than Lowell's. :D

[@donnorton5780]

There is no better music then what came out of the 70s You had, Barclay James harvest Charlie, Tommy Bol!n Nektar and of course Leattle Feat

[@j1thom]

so so good.

[@aaronknight9759]

I didn’t realize Sam Clayton would play a drum set too!

[@um9272]

Puhhhhhh , das Englisch war wirklich super übel!

[@vollaufdiezwolf]

Ach, das war Englisch? 😉

[@Dan-ck4bg]

Great concert. The mike levels sound a bit low on this. Not sure if that was done in final mixing? BTW, you have June instead of July in the description.

[@rogerwalter7097]

Geiles Konzert damals. Danke. Was ich bemängeln muss, leider, ist die sehr bescheidene Soundqualität. Habe das schon besser gehört. Wers nicht glaubt : Setzt mal Kopfhörer auf :-((((

[@rogerwalter7097]

WARNUNG : Machts lieber nicht !!! Lach.

[@um9272]

Ich war kurz davor 17 geworden Und am Mittag hatte ich meine erste gute Gitarre gekauft, ne 73 er sunburst Strat. Für sowas bezahlte man damals 800 DM !!!!!!!! Und dann die erste rockpalast Nacht …………… hab sie allein gesehen, meine Kumpels waren alle in Holland …… ihr wisst schon ……. 😊 An mein erstes Mal Sex kann ich mich nicht erinnern, aber an diese Nacht hier genau

[@monicabytheshore]

socket wrench, sweet!

[@misterdavid5400]

Much stronger sound when Tower of Power backed them on Waiting for Columbus. Still great though, and Bill Payne is a master maestro on the keys.

[@kevinkelly9956]

Did they get a sound check ?

[@freddieferrara609]

😀

[@Hazardous541]

No restrictions,no panic, no emergencies,only beer an boogie.Those were the days.

[@dayerotth8273]

STOP NOW WHY. PLEASE Stop this site adds now why PLEASE STOP THE ADDS NOW

[@ianthesoccerref]

So that's where the "various kinds of bottleneck guitar...sears and roebuck craftsman 11/16 socket wrench" comment came from. Hilarious.

[@danjohnson2104]

Hoy! Hoy! ❤

[@amtracsyatyas9093]

OMG, ya didna ken?!!

[@anAeijingBuffoon]

This guy was fueled by a bottle of bourbon...

[@loilt5091]

Wrong, insane talent is at the heart

[@wecandobetter9821]

Waiting on Columbus is one of the best live albums ever. Love the FEAT❤

[@Uncle_B83]

Check out Phish performing it in its entirety for the Halloween “costume” show. They do it justice for sure. They were a big influence on the band.

[@wecandobetter9821]

I looked for it and can’t find in. Would appreciate some help . @@Uncle_B83

[@KoloaKane]

the best live album of all time by anyone !!!

[@KoloaKane]

it's on youtube , so freaking cool@@Uncle_B83

[@wecandobetter9821]

@@KoloaKane Ok you know I love the Feat but I have to respectfully disagree as Allman Brothers Live at the Fillmore is considered by most the best live album. And since my all time favorite band is the Allman Brothers they get my vote✌️

[@gregmock6808]

One of the greatest jam bands ..there's nothing these guys couldn't play! Glad I saw them so many times along with Tower of Power back in the 70s..Loweell was such a soulful guy..Billy could take you to church with his keys ..what a band. Brings back so many good memories.Great songs! Paul and Lowell were just funky together.

[@redevil7081]

Caught Feat every time I could, have seen them recently with TTB, will see them again the end of October '24, TTB about two weeks later. Feat's don't fail me.

[@jusam6854]

Once they were young. I saw them 22 times over the years. Greatest live rock band ever.

[@timoakes450]

Good on ya mate -Rock'n'Roll Doctor-is here

[@victormason6954]

I've heard that waiting for Columbus has been officially voted the Greatest live album of all time. BUT have you noticed when ever there is "A POLL" on the Greatest 100 drummers of all time, not only does Richie Hayward not get placed ANYWHERE, he doesn't even get a mention, NOT EVEN A MENTION, I mean, come on, something is very wrong here, in fact it FU*KINC STINKS, I heard Bill Pain say "I won't name names as the guy I'm thinking of has now passed away but he couldn't play Dixie Chicken like Richie Hayward could.

[@davidclary5104]

Took two years for the KZbin algorithm to drop this in my lap today. Thank you, friend. Thank you for posting this two years ago.

[@Darkfatheroftheuniverse]

Großes Kino, aus einer Zeit, als es noch gute Musik im deutschen Fernsehen gab

[@robertschueneman6799]

Brother Lowell , weed whites and wine. DAMM. Thank you Little Feet !!!!!!

[@hughmcinally907]

Man, these guys were just soooo good. Can see why they were Linda Ronstadt's favourite band (even allowing for her relationship with Lowell George). Thanks for posting Earl, deserves a lot more views.

[@douglasreed1235]

I attended their concert at Madison WI. Late 70s while attending Beloit college. They were just awesome.What a treat!

[@pauln00b]

was linda their slave since she needed them to allow her have a relationship or what?

[@matshanssen2070]

Saw them live at the Pinkpop festival in june 1976 in Geleen/Netherlands. Very impressive!! One of the best live bands ever!! I'll never forget it! 😊

[@stevenkalin1438]

@@longfadewell, she didn’t sleep with you, poor bastard.

[@lovethomassowell]

I don't know who turned me onto Little Feat in the late 70's and so glad they did. I could hear all of their catalog a million times and smile. So funky - those pinch harmonics on Dixie Chicken - such a unique groove. I hear some second line in there (Bill Payne) and they always reminded me of good times on Bourbon Street.

[@snicky58]

Great comment! You have excellent taste in music (and economists!)

[@butchcassidy3373]

Lowell can out sing most people with a cigarette hanging out of his mouth. Man I miss him.

[@Canyon2023]

So true! 😂 I miss him too.

[@PaulAllen-q2m]

Miss a lot of folks, I feel it too.

[@act.13.41]

Little Feat were not quite my style at the time, but all these years later, I appreciate them more than ever. So much talent on that stage. What an incredible show. When these shows originally aired, you were lucky to see them one time. Now, 50 years later, there are so many of these concerts available on KZbin. Some that I never saw and some that I had seen and never thought I would see again. So many heroes that are long gone, yet here they are, just as we remember them.

[@michaelconway2024]

Little Feat with Lowell George were one of the hottest bands in the world in ‘76-‘77 after their live album release. Fortunately saw them in Providence.

[@Feats69]

I got a call on a Friday night that an old gf had tickets for the Saturday night show in Austin, Texas. Saturday morning I was on a 7am flight from DC. 77 or 78.

[@Rhythm911]

Richie Hayward , one of the most original, and unique, jazz/funk/R&B/rock drummers from the 1970's !!

[@Gylfi465]

I miss that man to this day. He grooved like nobody else. He told me in a conversation we had in Jamaica 1995 that he wished he had played less on all these classic tracks in his younger days as he was being pushed hard to replicate his own stuff that much later night after night. He always did but I got his point for sure.

[@TheRealForrestGeorge]

Fantastic

[@Tipi_Dan]

Hi, Forrest.

[@c6e9]

This is an excellent concert. The audio vocal mix is off on some of it- Lowell is way down and Richie is way up. But wonderful nonetheless.

[@hughgay9114]

Thanks for the post. Was very fortunate to see Little Feat many times since their formation. Just recently saw them a couple weeks ago. Time to go dance around the house with the wife, she love Little Feat also. Enjoy , I will.

[@cato451]

Lowell George is alive and well in my house!! Lowell forever.

[@karenjones1848]

Mine too

[@blackfinjrblackfinjr3555]

How did Bill Payne not get in the Mothers of Invention band back in 1969?? I guess we are all better for it though!!

[@peterdelaney7061]

George Duke arrived right about then, no?

[@blackfinjrblackfinjr3555]

Lowell George= damn genius

[@SometimeAngel]

2 guys who don't get enough credit: Paul Barriere and Kenny Gradney. Paul's guitar and Gradney's shuffle drums are so central to the Feat.

[@SometimeAngel]

Oops, I meant Ritchie Hayward on drums. I got distracted by the incorrect label in the video. He is like the hard working mechanic that keeps your car in the front 5 of the race

[@sonnymaupin9267]

Love Little Feat but was pleasantly surprised to see Ry Cooder in action (And a bit shocked no one else in the comments mentioned this)Ry was one of the best bottleneck guitarists ever

[@clafong9]

Yes, and seeing Lowell with his little slide demo in the beginning and then Ry playing. That's 2 slide masters right there.

[@stevetrivago]

Wow Earl! Thanks! This was awesome! Definitely worth a simple click on subscribe button.. To think…. I could’ve scrolled by this and never have realized how talented these true musicians were, and are.. Wow! Just too much music for one lifetime.. Growing up I’ve heard their songs often on the radio, but probably only a tiny fraction of what I’m going to hear on this video.. typing as I watch.. Bluetooth speaker working just fine, along with this incredible audio - Thank you Mr. G

[@danjohnson2104]

First time I’ve actually seen them do Day At The Dog Races after 4o+ years as a Little Feat fanatic. Always knew Richie’s task of keeping the tempo was grueling. Dude was incredible!

[@bloozedaddy]

Lowell not a big fan of that one 😝

[@Feats69]

I had a chance to hang out with him after a show in Fort Lauderdale. He just wanted to chill a bit after the workout.

[@jamesdamon9876]

First time hearing this Feat song, drummer was fantastic.

[@bloozedaddy]

@@jamesdamon9876 Ritchie was one of the best....check out his funky groove on Hate To Lose Your Lovin'

[@nancybruns9057]

So great! Loved Lowell George. Sorry but noone hhas replaced his voice!

[@johnflynn5523]

Great! A treat to see Ry Cooder solo prior to the LF set. At 6 min great they put that in. Vintage tunes!

[@anfrankogezamartincic1161]

One of the best live bands, but the albums are great too, DIXIE CHICKEN is my favorite, SAILIN' SHOES too, but they have other records thar are worth of research

[@donhyatt2903]

Saw the Feat in 1976, shared the bill with Bonnie Raitt at Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware Ohio, been to at least a hundred concerts since then and this show still tops them all. RIP Lowell, Ritchie, and Paul.

[@mooville32]

That is awesome!!

[@rogerp6903]

So good and the bonus Ry Cooder performance before The Feat get down to it! Day At The Dog Races just rips!

[@MorganBrackeen]

From the first time I heard them moan, I was hooked. In the neighborhood of 50 years. ago.

[@ByronWerner-qw5sh]

I saw Little Feat, Ry Cooder & Captain Beefheart & his Magic Band play in Pasadena in 1970. Concert was put on by KPPC, an extremely influencial radio station and tickets were...$1.50.

[@alecbryant817]

This is absolutely brilliant, was lucky enough to see them supporting the Who at Charlton Athletic football ground in 76, new some of there stuff beforehand but was blown away by the live performance, masters at work. Some lunatic climbed one of the floodlight towers during their set ,closely followed by security guys, guy is hanging by his arms 100 feet in the air, Little Feat just keep going, I was close enough to see that they were watching the proceeding's too, they got the guy down. It was a wild day as has been well documented, the Who were pretty good too, oh and Alex Harvey and Widowmaker and Chapman Witney Streetwalkers but thats another story

[@gdavis2018]

Lowell, at around 2:20 sinhging like that with a cigarette hangiung between his lips. He was just so great at music. Saw him once. We were robbed when he died.

[@TheMezcalitos]

Never seen this one before - really cool and relaxed - Since it is one of my favorite bands of all time and I never got to see them with Lowell - this is priceless. Sail on, sailin shoes...

[@dacethejackofhearts7209]

I love the feat although im not knowledgeable with all their albums , im still discovering them but Lowells solo album is pne of my favorites ever

[@Allen-xu2wv]

R.I.P. Paul Barrera spelling might be wrong but you all know who I mean

[@TheMisterGriswold]

lol cant tell you how many times we loaded up the pipe and listened to day at the dog races

[@karenkaren3189]

My BIL saw LF a few times in the 1970’s and says they were the best live band ever

[@johnrouss9557]

Thank you!!!!!

[@danholm4952]

J Geils band song at the start before the interview! Best party band ever! LF right up thar!

[@kingscairn]

J Geils bands another one - sooo many great bands / rockers back then ( 72 and stil rockin )

[@TheMisterGriswold]

why are good things taken away from us

[@jamesporteousnews]

Maybe this is normal, but does Lowell disappear during the almost 10-minute long Day at the Dog Races jam?

[@blackfinjrblackfinjr3555]

He didn’t like the song so he did exit stage right for it. It was common for that tour.

[@markmiwurdz2248]

Back in the last century, I read somewhere that when asked about “Day At The Dog Races” Lowell said that it was “the very antithesis of what the band was all about”. Seems like Bill, Paul and the rest of the boys were going through their kind of “Weather Report” stage. I like DATDR as it shows what a fine bunch of musicians Little Feat were/are and always will be.

[@timothyseyka91]

Keyboards are a bit hot. Want waaaayyyy more guitar 🎸

[@timoakes450]

18'th Birthday -Manchaster Palace Theatre-uk jun 76-Outlaws/Little Feat -memorable lol

[@highpockets2376]

Sweet as honey.

[@StephenBranney]

Wow. So so brilliant. It needs the German/English translation to enhance it's charm. Asking what is open tuning? Love it.

[@jacknio6032]

Sounds like either Happiness Right Around The Bend/Ride Like The Wind playing as the crew walks to the stage

[@dlsamson]

Definitely Brian Auger! Happiness....

[@Kenneth-qd3js]

17 mm George

[@GratefulZen]

I hear you moan!

[@jimmydean1689]

I saw the Feat in Chicago 1977, they were the warm up band for the Kinks...Lola, L-O-L-A Lola! Lol

[@SeekerGoOn2013]

Insanely Satisfying

[@Hippie-r4g]

I have this DVD ✌️

[@mpjojo292]

I saw Lowell’s show in Washington DC Came back from sailing that weekend and couldn’t believe the sad news

[@blackfinjrblackfinjr3555]

Terrible mix on the vocals. You mostly hear Richie on Fat man in the bathtub. Still good though

[@murenismail1399]

I got this all on d v d so gool

[@MrChetanG]

Was the 'secret room' available in Germany? I know all over America it was.

[@rickday1817]

I'd no sooner discovered Feat before we lost Lowell!😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@MarleneThorkildsen]

Best band ever 2024,

[@cooldude1]

Yep. 100%.

[@jeremyanderson4956]

17:50 is them on stage.

[@carlcruysberghs2298]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@charjl96]

15:47 Anyone know the music? Honest question

[@michaelkronlein8315]

What a band!!!!!!

[@martyconroy3786]

Coricidan bottle 😉

[@loilt5091]

Must be a craftsman off their meds

[@markmiwurdz2248]

@martyconroy3786. You may already know this. Back in the last century Joe Walsh used to like the Coricidan bottle for his slide guitar playing. The shape, weight of the glass and size were just right for Joe. Apparently, Joe heard that the manufacturer was going to change the packaging of their product (maybe to plastic?) So Joe went out, bought as many bottles of Coricidan pills that he could find, dumped the contents and kept the bottles. Like Lowell says in his explanation of the bottleneck technique, you need a very specific kind of bottle for (glass) slide playing. Lowell’s choice - the Sears & Roebuck Craftsman 11/16 socket wrench (probably “extended” to remove spark plugs maybe?) you can/could buy in any city in North America. So could it easily be replaced if lost or damaged. I did read somewhere that Lowell used to “pad out” the inside of the socket with gaffer tape (sticky side out) so that it would fit his pinkie! And the late Paul Barrere - who played Lowell’s guitar parts in the post LG incarnations of the band, said that he had built up extra muscle power in his left hand pinkie “hoisting that slide every night!” Stay safe and well.

[@martyconroy3786]

@@markmiwurdz2248 Everyone has a favorite, glass, metal, Duane Allman used a Coricidan bottle, too. It's more about what feels right for you. I use both. They have different tones...

[@dirklehrke6710]

I was there! Wahnsinn!!!!