Sopwith Camel - Live 1973

If someone told me five years ago that there was a live recording of Sopwith Camel from '73, Ida told them to GET OUT!
Turns out there is and now that I've heard it, the world is a better place.
Wild!
This is a short video synced with this very clear audience recording, live from the New Orleans House, Berkeley, CA
July 14, 1973
Peter Kraemer - saxophone, flute, synths, vocals
Terry MacNeil - electric piano, guitars, vocals
Martin Beard - electric bass, vocals
Norman Mayell - drums, percussion, harmonica
Special thanks to the taper and digital archivist(s)!

[@tobinmayell6087]

Tobin Mayell here, Son of drummer, Norman Mayell. I love reading your comments about Sopwith Camel. I was born in '71 and grew up with this band and their music. Norm died August of 2022 at 80, leaving me his drums, songs and spirit. I am honored to continue his legacy now. At age 51, I'm recording with his widow, Judy, and we are turning our live tribute performance honoring Norman into a full album with songs Norman wrote, played and loved to cover. Coming out November 2023! My talented Son, Emrys Mayell, Norman's grandson, is making an incredible documentary on Norman's memorial.

[@ricknorris1466]

Tobin, So glad to read your response here. I was in a record store back in 1975 or so and picked up The Hump out of curiosity. The cover was very intriguing. I asked a friend who was with me if it was any good and he said it “was a classic”. He had never heard it and was obviously joking but I took him seriously and bought it. I’ve probably listened to it 3 or 4 times a year since that lucky purchase. My favorite release was the second remaster on CD which was from the lost and found in the garage tape. Less noise reduction. Your father did excellent work along with the Bassist which as a Bassist myself really appreciate when the rhythm section is really cooking and in sync with each other. Makes me think of the pre 1976 Camel’s rhythm section. You should be very proud of your Dad and this record. It is one of those magical phenomenons that rarely occur and many times only once per Band. Didn’t Pink Floyd outdo them selves with Dark Side?

[@MrSirSnoozealot]

Love that they played this live in a time where they were pushin so much overdub. Absolutely legendary. You know it. We know it. The universe knows it. 🫡🙏❤

[@vinnievintage7725]

This is an awesome album from top to bottom! This band and album should be waaaaaaaaaaaaay more well known. GENIUS.

[@NicxPlay]

I just discovered them. Unbelievable band

[@aov3000]

A very under-rated/mostly unknown band from the ‘70s. I discovered them back then when I was in high school. One of my favourite albums! Really appreciate this live video!

[@randytbird6548]

amazing band i still listen 50 years later

[@Radiolina]

Scoperti da poco per caso, bellissima musica Grandi !!!!!

[@asaibene]

The miracolous hump e' un album semplicemente strepitoso!! Peccato che poi l'hanno finita li'.....

[@robertofascina4996]

Still in love with this album After 30+ years...

[@nugsymalone1247]

Such an underrated song in general. So glad theres a fan base, I don't know any old heads that know this band.

[@sandysmoot2637]

Love these guys! Love this album!

[@ronaldlevao8251]

Berkeley 1973! I lived about a mile away, and was probably studying that night, or maybe blowing out my ears on headphones. Should have gone out an listened to these guys, but at least I can imagine it now. thanks for posting!

[@MrSirSnoozealot]

just wanna say i love these kinda comments 😊

[@malcolmthompson1597]

WOW!!! amazing what you find on youtube! LOVE this song & Sopwith Camel

[@timmartin8191]

Thanks for posting this. I still listen to the Miraculous Hump Returns From the moon to this day. I discovered it about 1974 or so. Great band, musicianship and songwriting. A testament to the wacky 70's.

[@michaelminotillo5637]

A real gem and a superb album as well. thanks for posting.

[@lastnamefirst4035]

This is surreal! Never thought Id find any live Sopwith Camel. What a great band/sound Fazon.. Ive never known what that means. Anybody?

[@GardettoJones]

Maybe "Fazon" is made up word used to describe a level of euphoria achieved by Hawaiian hashish from the early 70's. Perhaps?

[@lastnamefirst4035]

@@GardettoJones haha. Had alot of blonde lebanese and afghani hash but never Hawaiian. Yeah I like your thought on what Fazon means-sounds good to me

[@SopwithCamelExtant]

Made up word with hash is correct although at a certain point I decided that it's what the sun says.

[@Circuit7Active]

@@lastnamefirst4035 I still miss that blonde hash from the 70s

[@dnlhds1782]

Fazon- An understanding man in Arabic

[@marceldegross83]

In my opinion - one of the BEST psychedelic bands the Bay Area every produced and much better than the ones that got all the press - they got a raw deal from the record companies but that's the story of many talented bands - usta play with Peter back in the late 80's great horn play and singer/songwriter -

[@donmiller80]

Amazing! Thanks for sharing this! ✨✨✨

[@chriscampbell9207]

Omg i was their biggest fan at 14! Still talk about them.. they shouldve been way more famous. Got to meet peter kraemer yrs back - 30+ yrs after being teenager having major crush on him as kid hahaha!!! Hello song one of biggest hits of 60s! Thank you guys for forever great memories!!

[@lastnamefirst4035]

Haha wacky san francisco bands. So many great bands from the bay area. Some of the best music ever

[@dparsons343]

Hell yea brother

[@clarkrobertson7982]

Miraculous Hump. Love it! I saw them in 1973 at Ebbets Field in Denver. Memorable show!

[@williambaxter4628]

WOW!, quite the find. Thanks.

[@michaelfuria4257]

That bass is awesome..

[@aov3000]

Thanks for posting this video. Been a fan since this album first came out. Wish I’d had a chance to see them live but this is the next best thing.

[@akulinamackenzie4492]

❤️ my once favorite lp

[@raphaeldouek3074]

God i love internet for this !

[@lindaweston4482]

Thanks for posting this. Postcard From Jamaica is one of my all time favorites!

[@TanDog-Video-and-Sounds]

Singing 'Monkeys on the moon' with my granddaughter t oday on the way from school ha!

[@martinotaurino1515]

"The miraculous hump return..." Uno dei più bei dischi americani...

[@brucebolzoni4524]

Ahead of their time...real talent

[@G8GT364CI]

Wow, these guys were good. I only know them from their big hit Hello, Hello during the 60's.

[@lindaweston4482]

I loved Postcard from Jamaica!

[@LendallPittsII]

I was a regular at their New Orleans House shows so I was probably there the night this recording was made. Forty years later I was a regular at their Art House shows even though I had to take MegaBus down to Berkeley to be there.

[@elisavieira737]

❤️🌞

[@russellharris9503]

Why hasn't this been reissued on CD is beyond me?

[@GardettoJones]

Actually, it was officially released on CD by Warner: First in 2001 as the "Millennium Edition" from a safety copy. Then it was remastered/re-released from the original masters as "Remaster 2006". Both out-of-print and hard to find now. I managed to find a good deal on the 2006 version on Ebay years ago. Now it's a mint. Good luck!

[@goranbalagija2574]

family... never met em... still one knows.. family .... blood we share with rocks, mothers lava, winds in sky =)

[@oringinalbeefeater]

Miraculous Hump is one of my all-time favorites, up there with those considered to be the greatest. [I've got to ask, "what's with the moronic graphics on this video?"]

[@novaskies3604]

No it’s euphoric, psychedelic graphics!

[@brucestewart5939]

Some interesting hair styles and very beefy facial hair.

[@paisleykings1913]

Is there any more of this footage? I must have!!!