Love- Alone Again Or (First Listen)

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[@Purewalite]

This is one of the greatest albums ever made. If you've just stumbled upon it then you are incredibly fortunate.

[@DigitalTwinOfJenni]

I indeed just stumbled on it. I’m 44.

[@Katehowe3010]

Which is why it dissapoints me that two years later, we seem to be no closer to a full review of it. Like yourself, i believe it's one of the best five albums ever created!

[@steveclarke4542]

So sweet and cowboy... I agree

[@steveclarke4542]

The Chicano guitar and trumpets kill it

[@halcyon289]

Justin , this album deserves your full attention. It is a masterpiece. Californian ? yes but the dark underbelly of the L.A. counter-culture and its conflict with the conservative American dream. I saw Love here in the UK some 15 years ago. Grown men punching the air and applauding during the trumpet solo , men actually crying , random cheering and applauding throughout the whole show ; it was an incredible experience, unlike any other gig that I have been to.

[@mrwomby5007]

I saw them at the RFH in London; I was one of those in tears, never thought I would be able to see this album live. Unforgettable.

[@benabel7326]

Such an underrated band, they don't seem to get the recognition they rightfully deserve.

[@stephenreynolds1499]

This album will forever change your life.

[@mickcapewell6369]

Every song on Forever Changes is a classic, culminating in the epic You Set the Scene. Btw, Alone Again Or is Bryan McLean’s song and he’s the main vocalist on it, although Arthur Lee apparently kept pushing up his own voice during the mixing, to give a dual-lead effect. 👍

[@JustJP]

Ty for that Mick!

[@mickcapewell6369]

JustJP No probs...now how about Colosseum? 🤣 Or Mountain? Nantucket Sleighride!!!! Masterpiece 👍

[@JustJP]

@@mickcapewell6369 haha, on the list

[@mickcapewell6369]

JustJP 🍾🤗

[@Qanzoo]

Best album of 1967

[@docsavage8640]

Could not agree more

[@pjyank]

Just spotted this reaction.....great album that is ridiculously neglected by music lovers.

[@leemartin4070]

Also listen to " You Set the Scene" off the same album, Epic!

[@jabbawonger6572]

Classic album, no dud tracks, they are all blinders.

[@stephenhall6232]

I bought this album when it was released. Timeless music and Alone Again Or still hits the spot every time I hear it.

[@chrisfenton3123]

Forever Changes is a masterpiece. Listen. Listen.

[@steve55sogood16]

What a groundbreaking album, flamenco,orchestration, brass, unusual lyrics, and phrasing! Should be up there with Sgt. Pepper,which it is, by some! So grateful I got to see Arthur play, several times, in Liverpool, during his later renaissance!

[@docsavage8640]

Better than Sgt. Pepper by far

[@j.dragon651]

Better than Sgt. Pepper

[@AntonyFleck]

Unbelievably I saw this band in a small English town on this tour!! Two hundred people, so intimate!! Rolled a Spliff to share with Arthur, hung around back stage, spoke with the man, but I didn't realise that he wasn't a well man, ushered away by his minders, but still a moment in my life I will always treasure!!!..

[@michaellaporte4951]

My favourite song from the album is "A house is not a motel"; if you're looking for another pick, I'd recommend that one

[@tago69mago671]

This album came out when I was 3 years old. Finally got to hear it for the first time in 1990 and have been addicted to it ever since. One of the greatest albums ever made imo!

[@bennettwolf3821]

Someone played me this album a few years ago. It was like "where has this been hiding." It is a fantastic album by a band that deserved better. Awesome !!

[@dagnabbit6187]

@ Bennett Wolf My favorite Album of all time . The defunct Creem MAGAZINE brought it to my attention in 1980. The old saying about this Masterpiece . “ You don’t find IT . IT finds you “. Yes you and I are privileged and part of a club that includes Robert Plant, Ian Hunter , Rapper Danny Brown , Stone Roses , and the British Parliament of 2002 . Yes the British Parliament that voted it one of the greatest albums of all time .

[@secondroad11]

Another flamenco style song to check out is "Passion, Grace and Fire" by Al Dimeola(guitarist for Return To Forever) off of Electric Rendezvous(1982).

[@dagnabbit6187]

Opening track to the greatest album ever made !

[@user-vp4dv5hg9o]

Congratulations! You've heard one of the music masterpieces the human being had ever made)

[@christopherhuot2826]

Arthur Lee and LOVE is sooooo underrated! I love them😅😊

[@berniecolley5524]

This song has so many memories attached , one of my all time favorite songs

[@bobburroughs6241]

A magical, number one album of all time.

[@dannymeans53]

One of the most badass albums of all time ...

[@AntonyFleck]

John Denmore drummer from the 'Doors ' said that 'Love ' were their idols and that he really wanted to play drums for them!!!...

[@gabbygryphon]

I absolutely LOVE this song, no pun intended. Calexico does a fantastic cover of this.

[@-davidolivares]

BRB... Calexico for the win. Yes, I prefer this cover over the original.

[@SpaceCattttt]

Calexico? They're still around? I used to groove to them.

[@gabbygryphon]

@@SpaceCattttt Tucson's finest 👌

[@tomklenskjr.2491]

“Forever Changes” by the band Love, is actually my favorite album of the ‘60s decade. Glad you found this one JP, and that you enjoyed it as much as you did!! The guitarist Bryan MacLean who you mentioned wrote that song “Alone Again or” as well as the song “Old Man” for the record. But the entire album in my opinion, is brilliant and without flaw. I’d still love for you to be able to check out the artist Michael Penn, a great place to begin with him is on his debut album “March” (1989) and the first single “No Myth” .. Love your channel, and keep listening to great music!!

[@JustJP]

Ty Tom!

[@pauljensen9678]

Yes Justin! A track from Love! Great song...covered many times. You should check out "7 And 7 Is" from their second album "Da Capo". It's a complete 180 from "Alone Again Or", and is punk a decade ahead of it's time.

[@alanthomson1227]

Yes and recently covered by Deep Purple

[@anon2218]

I love that song

[@jacksonmorganfroghin4815]

I got stung ....stung by those mariachi hornets and mesmerized by this tune from 56 years ago. Some songs you like right from the get go, this is one of those songs. Orange Skies is another one from a different album. Most underappreciated group ever!! Thanks JP I know it's been a while since you reacted to it but when I spotted it, I had to hear it again. Appreciate it, bro!

[@kenhoyer8601]

Actually,Orange Skies was from tha De capo album.

[@jacksonmorganfroghin4815]

@@kenhoyer8601 I stand corrected. Thank you.

[@Rockaria23]

The Damned did a brilliant version in 1987.

[@-davidolivares]

Ok, I’ll be right back... I’m back. This was awesome, still holds up. The gated drums are the 80s giveaway though. Cool cover. MTV video?

[@paulschirf9259]

Agreed - love their cover.

[@johnmavroudis2054]

Agreed. LOVE The Damned version, too.

[@Azabaxe80]

Before I ever heard of Love I was listening to The Damned. That a punk band would cover a flower power anthem confused me to no end, but I still prefer their version to the original. This is no knock on Love, which I consider one of the seminal American bands of the 60s.

[@RocketDaveA]

I love the version by the Damned!

[@An_Cat_Dubh]

One of the forgotten gems of the 1960s - Forever Changes and The Zombie's Odessey and Oracle are must listen albums for anyone really wanting to know about the best of the era.

[@dashcat3960]

You chose a great name. I love that song.

[@Divedown_25]

That was a new one for me. Some Moody Blues vibes there.

[@docsavage8640]

You have it backwards

[@alva1370]

I have heard this one, totally off my radar. Thank you JP

[@adamblackwelder5863]

Another one of those albums that has to be listened to from start to finish. Forever Changes is a must-have in any record collection.

[@kevinmarsh8922]

This band was a big influence on the scene in L.A. Nice to hear the latino sounds in a folk rock band. Nice choice, very under the radar band.

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

This whole album is amazing. Please do more.

[@blitztim6416]

I had heard this was a great album for decades. I knew this song and loved it, so I tried the whole album. Yes it’s a great album. Took a few listens but yes, it’s great. No preconceptions, just keep going to Forever Changes. And please do a Peter Green song.

[@twelvemonkeys8786]

LOVE, you set the scene. Great song from underrated great band. Amazing album

[@victorskaggs8661]

Yes... I just happened upon this, I am from that generation, was fanatic Love aficionado since age 15. I was 17 when Forever Changes appeared. The song Alone Again Or is mindblowing. Also listen to the version by Bryan Maclean solo. He wrote this song. Most Love songs were written by Arthur Lee. Listen to side one of Love Da Capo album. I was in the basement of my parents' house where their old big stereo was, and would lie on the floor with one of the big speaker boxes on either side of my head. That's how I first heard Forever Changes, Fresh Cream, Revolver, Are You Experienced?, etc.

[@jerrypetrillo2903]

As Monty Python would say : ‘And now for something completely different ......’ Ok - 1968 - The Crazy World of Arthur Brown - pretty wild album cover The song is Fire 🔥- nothing sounded like it - hit #1 in the U.K and Canada , #2 in the US ( behind a Beatles song ) Check it out - it’s wild and you’ll never forget it - probably be singing it to yourself for days after

[@stevious7278]

I was thinking the same last night. "Fire" by The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown! Strange coincidence right?!

[@erikahlander3489]

I liked Fire a lot in the 1960s, today maybe it is a bit outdated, unless you realize that it was first and so influential for decades! So for historical reasons it is a must! It was even more impressive to see the video much later: face painting and fire. In Sweden we celebrate "Lucia" 13 December: young people dressed all white, following the Lucia who has candles in her hair, singing Christmas carols. In Swedish Radio Arthur Brown was called "The Lucia of the pop world"... Quite recently I have understood that Arthur Brown was more of an art preformer making a short visit to the rock and pop world.

[@josievanotterlo5191]

Such a great, great song.

[@jamesfriell975]

what a great song

[@juliaingram7448]

We are all blessed to have this song in our lives.

[@joelbahu9431]

Great choice!

[@clash5j]

One of my favorite songs ever, from one of my favorite albums ever

[@mrwomby5007]

So pleased you got around to listening to Love, one of my favourite bands. They were label mates with The Doors, unfortunately Arthur Lee’s reluctance to touring meant they never achieved the same success. The album appears on just about any list of the greatest albums and was actually mentioned in the British Houses of Parliament as such. This track is not really typical of their style, they were more of a rock band. My favourite song on the album is A House Is Not A Motel, which includes the prophetic line “The news today will be the movies for tomorrow”. In fact the whole album was a prediction of how the summer of love

[@mrwomby5007]

(continuing!) would become corrupted just a few months after these songs were written. (Apologies for the premature Send.)

[@steve55sogood16]

His time in prison didn't help, but he got into touring good style, later in his career, I'd guess because he discovered people were still interested, at least in the U.K.!

[@thewkovacs316]

love got very little airplay

[@kenhoyer8601]

Robert Plant loved this album.

[@johncoulombe833]

Very fine analysis. Thank you. This album came out when I was in high school.

[@Lightmane]

Never heard this group before. I really liked it too. Just a nice fun sound.

[@billshelly5332]

A great way to start with this group. Hopefully with an open mind as well, which I know you possess. I remember reading about this group as a kid and learning of the 'legend', and seeing some of the cryptic song titles and thinking man these guys must have done slot of acid. If you are able to Arthur Lee gives a performance with a great band and orchestra in 2005 after he had gotten cancer. It is a moving show. Thanks for uploading.

[@fanfanackapan]

Great album!

[@gotangirlie]

A really underestimated band . I adore Love and Arthur Lee x

[@allenlovemusic]

i love this song

[@josephbrabander9124]

My all time favorite album.

[@margueritewood7036]

Never heard of this band, but I liked this song a lot. I look forward to exploring another track!

[@realbser1956]

Justin, I was maybe 13-14 when this band was around so I never even remember hearing their name. Enjoyed this song very much. 👍

[@JOHNILYSM67]

Incisive! So happy you get what I think is the most beautiful song ever.

[@JustJP]

Ty🙂

[@gammaanteria]

A classic song!

[@steveclarke4542]

That Mexicican guitar, I love

[@actorJSB]

Been meaning to check out Love for about 20 years, but this was my first time too, so thanks Justin, I'll be sure to check out some more a wee bit sooner than another 20 years...probably!

[@leemartin4070]

Amazing album,plus there first two albums are great as well!

[@docsavage8640]

Their first three are all great. They just kept getting better before they fell apart

[@TZ61]

Just now discovering your reaction to this song. As you said, I love the conversational tone of this track, and would agree that if you haven't done a reaction to the whole album, it's not too late.

[@michaelbochnia5686]

Always sound very Moody Blues to me. American style. Like their melodies.

[@joelvela6996]

When that trumpet hits

[@renepeterse1884]

Picking cherry’s... fantastic song!

[@LarryFogarty]

class

[@ComeOnIsSuchAJoy]

Definitely check out the whole album. My favorite tracks are this, "A House Is Not a Motel," and "You Set the Scene." Their _Da Capo_ album (which preceded this) is also worth checking out.

[@pamelachristie5570]

The sexiest song ever recorded.

[@johncheek2415]

The album was voted #12 greatest album ever written

[@j.dragon651]

I agree, or better

[@jayburdification]

You definitely need to do the full album review. This is Pet Sounds-level shit.

[@spigetts]

Best band ever!! Shhhhh

[@docsavage8640]

Great LP all the way through, my favorite pop release of 1967. I can play any track any time any place and never be let down. Personal favorite track: Maybe the People Would be the Times

[@hadrenspicer9035]

Top 5 album of all time .on my opinion

[@erikberg5363]

I just discovered this band and album recently and while I don’t think the album is a total masterpiece like some people say (who knows though, it’ll probably grow on me), there are a few songs on it that are absolutely amazing IMO. This is one of the standouts, and my other favourite track is “Maybe the People Would Be the Times or Between Clark and Hilldale”. I would love to see your thoughts on that one! Anyway, thanks for the great video as always! I’m a recent subscriber and really enjoying your content, both the new stuff coming out as well as these older videos that I missed!

[@michaelkolb5900]

Hey Justin! Im just finishing watching an interview with ANNIE HASLAM!!! PRICELESS!!! I suggest everyone watching this channel watch it!! It's from yesterday!! At the end she shows off some of her paintings!! Just beautiful!! Just wanted to share this with you!!! Peace out!! MICHAEL😊😊😊

[@oppothumbs1]

Alone Together Or was recorded in the final sessions for the album in September 1967. John Echols, lead guitar player, remembers: “It was a very very rough song when we got into the studio. It was hardly written. Bryan went and wrote some more words after we’d done the instrumental track and after he’d heard what (arranger) David Angel had done with it.” The song was written by Bryan MacLean who also plays the beautiful acoustic guitar intro, influenced by flamenco, the Spanish dance his mother used to dance to in his youth. The guitar is great even for those of us who don't like flamenco guitar guitars. Never had I really liked it before. I love the sound here because I suppose it's muted and more melancholy. Nuance is everything and I'm a nuisance.

[@j.dragon651]

One of the best albums ever recorded.

[@j.dragon651]

@@CAdams6398 Maybe he don't get it?

[@josephbrabander9124]

Forever Changes is a fantastic album and certainly deserves its acclaim. But what often is lost is side one one of daCapo. Six superb songs.

[@1703clara]

Oh my goodness how cool are you kate bush and love fantastic, love it xx

[@JustJP]

Ty Clare!😁

[@1703clara]

@@JustJP 😉😊

[@peterpickering4785]

Excellent analysis! Do the whole album.

[@thewarmthofthesun1]

I first discovered this song when Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs covered it. They have a series of albums with covers of their favorite songs by decade, and all of their selections are amazing. They covered many of my favorites, but their great taste helped me discover new music too. Given the variety of songs you are choosing, you might find some inspiration there.

[@gotangirl]

One of my favourite bands . Please listen to other songs , how about Orange Skies ? X❤❤❤Arthur Lee was a genius ❤

[@shemanic1]

One of my all time top 5 tunes & most prized vinyl 45. Just cannot get enough of it. As others have said check out more. Try "The Red Telephone"

[@anthonyblakely399]

First time me hearing them...Love......they were playing in parties I went to in the70's....but I never payed much attention to them....too busy partying!!! lol......

[@sarahzentexas]

Stellar covers of this have been done by: The Damned, Calexico, and Matthew Sweet & Susanna Hoffs (of The Bangles), and they’re all great.

[@mauromarchingiglio705]

the best "rock2 album ever

[@betsyduane3461]

I luckily got to see Arthur Lee in the mid 90's in NYC. He sounded just like the albums.

[@ZalMoxis]

It's quite a great LP all round... Love have many good records.

[@BigC.]

I would also refer you to the UFO version. Michael Schenker on guitar is extraordinary.

[@-davidolivares]

I did, it was great.

[@michaelkeefe8494]

Pretty representative of their stuff, whole album is good with some great moments. Guitarist Bryan McLean was big brother to Maria McKee, singer for one of my favorite 80s bands, Lone Justice.

[@SebGeddy]

Didn't know that fact. Maria McKee is a wonderful singer. Thanx 👌

[@HeatherErin]

OMGeee, I've been dying for a reactor to hit this up. It's such an underrated sleeper

[@JustJP]

Ty for watching Heather 🙂

[@RGRG3232]

So glad you got to this band. The whole album is great and yes, I've been one of the people mentioning them. "The Red Telephone" & "You Set the Scene" are the best tracks on the album.

[@rutgersmo273]

Really like your analysis. I'm turning 74 by the end of this month and this song has a whimsical, melancholy - that is attractive and haunting. I'd like to suggest you look into a band called the New York Rock n Roll Ensemble : especially the album Faithful Friends / Flattering Foe (circa 1968). They play everything from Bach , Hendrix to originals (e.g. Sing Lady Sing....has a great hook). Thanks MO

[@JustJP]

Ty Rutgers! Appreciate the recommendation as well

[@progperljungman8218]

Nice stuff! Obviously influenced by The Moody Blues.

[@-davidolivares]

Nice left turn. Great little Sunday tune. Sunday love is a great love. The song reminds me of tale of the two Sylvias. Back in the ancient days of the 80s, I dated two Sylvias at separate times but I confused my friends, so I had to go with Sylvia 1 and Sylvia 2. Non brilliant, I know. Reason for this story, they both like to go out and leave me waiting. Well, I did go out too. Sylvia 1 called me one morning and asked to be picked up after a night of partying with the Ohio Players. Yes, those Ohio Players. Apparently she had seen them in concert. I said no way. She gave me an ultimatum, pick her up or we were done. So, Sylvia 2, same thing, she was out a lot. Having been though it before I just kind of stopped see her after awhile, it was hard though. I really liked her. Later she hooked up with my best friend... So, anyway this song and By the Time I Get To Phoenixes by Glen Campbell and Isaac Hayes are like diary songs. That’s life. I’m going to go cry now. Just kidding... some, time heals. Take care everyone, masks are your friends, Peace, Love and Music

[@-davidolivares]

Paul-Martin Scheib Thx Paul, I was thinking I may have rambled too much... still do. I could have simply said I had gone trough what the song portrayed but I didn’t. Thx for reliving those exciting yet frustrating times.

[@eidetecker]

This song is my favourite song, truly. It has been covered *so* many times, each cover is brilliant and I *must* recommend you check out the covers done by the bands UFO, The Damned, and Calexico. There are many, many more; they all do their own things but still have that magic vibe the song has. The meaning of the song is nebulus and that's its beauty.

[@JeromeDukes]

Interesting tune, three parts in the song caught my attention. The acoustic guitar, the verses and the trumpet. Individual all three was enjoyable to the ear, but for me it wasn't like peanut butter and jelly. I wouldn't say the song was disjointed in the transitions but more so had an odd feel. Anyway, nice reaction as always.

[@nemorable1]

Worth mentioning that no one in the band had anything to do with the orchestral arrangements for this album. The production team must get great credit for the additions.

[@flowersnyams]

Fantastic album from a super band, way ahead of their time in many ways. The live set they played at Glastonbury in 2003 about 3 years before he passed away is on you tube and is wonderful

[@docsavage8640]

If by "they" you mean Arthur Lee...the original love was over by '68.

[@tuleebird4637]

@@docsavage8640 But Arthur & Baby Lemonade did the whole album on that British tour and the band totally had it down. People in the audience were crying.

[@delorangeade]

Great opening song from a classic album. Well worth exploring further. You Set the Scene is my favourite track. Other favourite classic genre defying albums from this era worth listening to are, Astral Weeks by Van Morrison and Twelve Dreams of Doctor Sardonicus by Spirit.

[@halcyon289]

12 Dreams is such a great album. Absolutely unique.

[@wolfhart1444]

YES, Justin should experience Astral Weeks! Suspect that's an album he'll love

[@sylvanm4216]

Astral Weeks is absolutely astonishing, though I'm not sure it would make the best fodder for a reaction video series! Really one you have to stew in. :)

[@wolfhart1444]

@@sylvanm4216 True. It's one he needs to hear just the same. I can't believe it came into my life as late as it did... discovered it about 20 years ago

[@delorangeade]

@@sylvanm4216 True. It's not an album I immediately understood. It's one that increasingly absorbed me over the years until it became essential.

[@nish5523]

Hi. Love your reactions. I have a suggestion for you. Try out 1990s self titled album by the La's. It's incredible.

[@betsyduane3461]

Listen to Your Mind and We Belong Together, one of the best guitar solos ever.