WISHBONE ASH - Sometime World | FIRST TIME COUPLE REACTION (BMC Request)

[@williammarshall9794]

I am 67 yeas old and I bought this album in 1973. I still get goose bumps when the bass starts at the first transition. Fantastic song from a fantastic band.

[@Cani33ia]

You are the same age as me and i think i got this when it came out in '72, so half a century ago. I still listen to it today

[@primalengland]

I’m 68 and so did I.

[@kimn9802]

I'm around the same age. Bought it at the time. This is still as great as the day it was released. Brilliant album. Still listen to it.

[@ericmoraski9102]

Saw them in NYC on the live dates tour, love WA! Allways play it and jam to it! Thanx to Evan Hall for the ticket! I'll never forget that night, tripp'n balls! Any guitar player worth his salt credits WA , for the dual guitars, just ask the surviving members of Thin Lizzy!

[@ThirdLanark]

I'm 69, bought Argus about the same time, still put the cd on in the car.

[@abergreg]

The whole album is superb and in my opinion one of the best dozen albums ever made.

[@ianross5970]

Argus was voted album of the year in 1972. I was fortunate enough to see them perform it live in 1972 when they were touring with it. Listen to the last two tracks which flow into each other, The King Will Come and Throw Down The Sword. The dual guitar solo in Throw Down The Sword is amazing.

[@steve55sogood16]

So true,fantastic!

[@tommack9395]

The King Will Come is classic....

[@erickvermeulen9734]

I remember seeing these songs in the seventies on Rockpalast on German television (always happy when I could receive the channel clearly in Netherlands, in those days before cable tv), guitars play was very impressive. I hardly knew how to play guitar so I was in total awe.

[@edwardallen4051]

Me too , saw them at Portsmouth Guildhall in 1972 and they were brilliant

[@NondescriptMammal]

Blowin' Free is pretty good too

[@beds139]

Argus is a masterpiece.

[@zenhaelcero8481]

The subscriber who requested this deserves a medal. Not enough Wishbone Ash reactions up on YT.

[@obnoxiousoboe]

It's a huge insult that Rolling Stone doesn't list Andy Powell in the Top 100 guitarists because he *deserves* to be on that list.

[@CommodusSPQR]

In my humble opinion Argus is one of the top 5 rock albums ever recorded. Every single track shines!!

[@Isleofskye]

Voted Album Of The Year in The UK in 1972 and one of THE great Rock Albums. As my good luck would have it, I was 17 years old in London in 1971, and time to explore Live Music and there were 4 Groups I saw, regularly, in major London venues: Wishbone Ash, Deep Purple, Curved Air, Status Quo.....All superb LIVE...

[@simply_psi]

So glad you're reacting to Wishbone Ash, they are a great band who don't get the credit they deserve and not many reactors listen to them. Thanks

[@Newfie-zc7ug]

Agree with you on this 1000%. Super prog band...really under-rated.

[@simply_psi]

@@AloofFour522 although Fleetwood Mac kind if got there first with Peter Green and Jeremy Spencer and later even went to 3 lead guitars adding the talented Danny Kirwan to the lineup until Jeremy left to join a cult, but we won't go into that nest of vipers. But of course at that time they were more blues than rock.

[@brianbenson2907]

There were 2 guitars in that song..... A Gibson AND a astrat....l saw them then.....it was my sophomore yr. It H.S.

[@simply_psi]

@brianbenson2907 indeed one of the first bands to use two lead guitars in the band one of the bands, to do that along with The Allman Brothers and LynyrdSkynyd, before them was the original Fleetwood Mac and at one-point they had 3 lead guitarists with Peter Green, Jeremy Spencer and Danny Kirwan.

[@garydorrington2925]

The most underrated British rock band of all time with two lead guitarists why has it taken you so long to discover Wishbone Ash

[@MrAitraining]

I'm so late to these guys. I'm over 50 and a total 70's prog head. I just missed these guys. Thankfully we are in the digital age and catching up now with the 🎧 . On Argus now and loving it. I Will be going thru their catalog

[@philtred21]

This album is a masterpiece, all songs are perfect.

[@sanddab]

Ted Turner is the guitarist who played the quiet solo during the first passage, and Andy Powell is the guitarist who does the fast solo in the second passage. During a sound check with Richie Blackmore (when Wishbone Ash opened for Deep Purple) Powell and Blackmore jammed and as a result, Blackmore recommended them to his producer & record label and the rest as they say is history. My favorite song on Argus is “Throw Down the Sword”. Great example of their legendary duel lead guitar sound on that track.

[@WLReed]

I’ve been a Wishbone Ash fan since the ‘70s. Argus, is one of their best albums. Two other songs worth a reaction, other than “The King Will Come”; are, “Warrior”; and, “Throw Down The Sword “.

[@ganazby]

‘Throw Down the Sword’ is hair raising! The solo at the coda.

[@johnwaga3702]

You and me both. Argus is one of my top two albums of all time and I was lucky enough to see Wishbone Ash a couple of times in the mid 70s when I was a student.

[@keithf_]

@@ganazby Agreed ... all 7 songs on the album are brilliant, but 'Throw Down The Sword' is my favourite.

[@stevetivey3786]

I am off to see Wishbone Ash in November on their 50th Anniversary year performing Argus. I know it's the Andy Powell group but if any group can last 50 years..whether splinter or original..they can't be at all bad. By the way I booked my tickets in June and the theatre only had 3 left. That says something about popularity

[@gibbsncis3800]

@@stevetivey3786 I am going to see them in March of this year! Their new guitarist "Marc Abrahams" is ridiculously good! I can't wait! As a lifelong lead guitarist, I have played hundreds of covers! From Pink Floyd, UFO, Deep Purple ect. But the only artist I never even attempted to cover were Jeff Beck an Wishbone Ash. Just had to leave perfection alone! WE ARE JUST THE PLAYERS, THE MUSIC IS THE ⭐!

[@d.a.crossman3343]

Recommend, "Persephone" from the album, "There's the Rub." Underrated rock classic.

[@Potatooooooooooooooooo6]

Discovered this group at age 77 and can't stop playing it in the car and at home on You Tube when everyone can gone to bed.Why this group did not super star status is beyond me.Such talented musicians!

[@hoolihanmick5897]

Well, they did have superstar status.....in the '70's. By the time 'Live Dates' came out they were one of the biggest bands in the rock world. I saw them headline at Reading festival in '74 and the crowd was probably 6 figures. The Album Wishbone 4 dented their progress somewhat,although it is one of my favourites but they went on to be big throughout the 70's and '80's pretty much. I've seen them 40 or 50 times, last time earlier this year. Andy Powell is the only remaining original member but they still record original music and although Andy's voice was never as good as Martin Turner's the band still put on a great show, musically technically brilliant.

[@Isleofskye]

@@hoolihanmick5897 Tremendous dedication for a group I saw, fairly, regularly,in London in the early 1970's...

[@mlkuhnpdx]

Wishbone Ash has two excellent guitarists and are known for being a pioneering band in the use dual guitar riffs and tradeoff solos. Listen for it in the next songs you listen to by them. "The King Will Come" is one of my all-time favorites, but most all of Argus is great.

[@FloatingAnarchy61]

Argus is such a great album. Two other great songs from this are Blowin' Free and The King Will Come in which the guitar wah wah intro fades in which is an unusual dynamic.

[@erikberg5363]

“The King Will Come” is one of my favourite songs of all time! That riff…

[@mrwomby5007]

@@erikberg5363 Yes, not only is “King” rifftastic, it also features great vocal harmonies and of course a killer wah wah guitar.

[@sanddab]

Throw Down the Sword is a Wishbone classic.

[@jojogun1957]

@@erikberg5363 I agree!The way that celtic rhythm fades in and gets stonger and the wah lead kicks in is so powerful. The new guitar player they have(Mark Abrahams)really nails that wah solo.

[@erikberg5363]

@@jojogun1957 I hope I get to see them live some day. That would be amazing!

[@dajoba]

This album is realy nice. When I bought this album in 1977, we all said that it was already a very old recording :-). Back then, 5 years ago seemed like an eternity for us. The years felt longer.

[@blowingfree6928]

Back in the late 1970s I was in a car with a group of friends driving to the Reading Rock festival. We were listening to Wishbone ash on the car's cassette system, and as we drove down the M5 slip-road we were all giving full throat to the Da da da da da da da da bit, and whenever I listen to this track I always think of that sunny moment lustily 'singing' away to this!!

[@timmothymonaghan5236]

Great Bass Player as well

[@midiland09]

So nice to see young folks listening to this wonderful song. When I discovered Wishbone Ash in 1973, it was magic, I listened to The Live Dates Album so many times and became at once my favorite music until now.

[@VinE83656]

The Argus album is one of my all-time favorite albums as it's perfect from beginning to end. I also love their self titled debut. Songs: Blind Eye, Phoenix, Time Was, Blowin' Free, Warrior, The King Will Come, Throw Down the Sword and The Pilgrim are suggestions.

[@patrickv391]

Fantastic, brings back such good memories from my youth.

[@stevenmccart5455]

My friends and I saw them countless times in the earlier 70s. They always played a quality show. And they were a very tight band. We were big fans.

[@theDML2112]

Darn...shoulda done "Time Was" off this album. Oh well, welcome to the Wishbone Ash world. Their album Pilgrimage is another great album to visit.

[@larswikstrom9090]

Hmm, after this you might be interested to listen to their album "There's The Rub" from 1974 and aspecially the song F*U*B*B!!

[@747panos]

''FUBB '' is a masterpiece as well as '' Lady Jay ''

[@berndschuster1547]

Thanks for the good music from Wishbone Ash. And best album 1972: "Argus" all time!

[@iancarr8682]

Wishbone Ash were also one of the first bands using 'Orange' amps and that was also part of their sound

[@classiccars1994]

Thank you for reacting to Wishbone Ash, seen them live many times top top band

[@andymcleish4581]

Nicknlex you have just made my night still in hospital thanks for the reaction to Wishbone Ash….best rock band ever imo…..still going strong today….Argus album of the year 1972 no wonder every song a classic god bless for reviewing them and don’t be a stranger to their back catalogue…mon e Ash

[@NicknLex]

Hope you get well soon! ❤️‍🩹 Thanks for your love and support!!

[@davejenkins873]

The guitarist you appreciated was, and still is, Andy Powell. He has been in Wishbone Ash since the start and is the only remaining original member. This album, Argus, is considered their strongest. I think you would like The King Will Come from this album. Their 'anthem' is Phoenix from the first album and I'm sure will be right up your street!

[@dbhammond]

Could be Ted Turner as well. He played a lot of the solos too.

[@davejenkins873]

@@dbhammond you can hear Ted too but I've been guided by the album's sleeve notes.

[@sanddab]

@@dbhammond Ted Turner played the quiet solo and Andy Powell played the fast solo.

[@dbhammond]

@slw59 That’s what I figured. That icy clean strat and reverb is a giveaway (like Warrior). Andy played a flying V then and tends to get more of a thick humbucker sound with some overdrive.

[@sanddab]

@@dbhammond Exactly. When I saw them play live in the early 70's, Ted would play a strat all night. But then for their final song, Phoenix, he would switch to a Les Paul. Ted had amazing guitar tone and feel. Very much a soulful player.

[@mikeyw1702]

A great song from one of the best albums ever made. I was 12, I think, when my (late) cousin played it to me one rainy afternoon and I still listen to it now and think of him.

[@billyobong4469]

This whole album is killer! Listen to "Time Was" for the full dual guitar effect!

[@ClearTheRubble7]

I've always had a soft spot for Wishbone Ash, and I was lucky enough to see them play in a small club in Madison, WI, back in the '80's. I had no doubt they'd be good, but what I didn't expect was to be utterly blown away by them. Judging from the reaction of the crowd, everyone was blown away! I still consider them to be one of the best live shows I've ever experienced. I was happy to see you reacting to them.

[@ProgMannen]

Wishbone ash are sooooo good. Track 4 on Argus album is very good. "the king will come" Well.. the whole album is great. Their first album and pilgrimage and wishbone four is also very good. Good reaction guys!

[@sanddab]

“There’s the Rub” is also one of their best albums.

[@razorgee2873]

I saw Uriah Heep and Wishbone Ash in the early 70's on the same bill in Toronto in a relatively small venue. It was the concert of a lifetime.

[@markspooner1224]

Funny you should mention Renaissance, Andy Powell sometimes guested on live shows. They even did the Wishbone Ash song 'Everybody Needs A Friend' with Andy on guitar. A very heartwarming reaction!

[@stevemurrell6167]

The first band to find success with twin lead guitarists....which became the core of their trademark sound. At auditions for the lead guitarist both Powell and Turner were so impressive, the band went with both. It was a masterstroke......and yes, Argus is a superbly recorded and produced album. Another rabbit hole of brilliant music for you to explore!

[@koslover]

Oh, poor people - completely unsuspecting, because of being so young. We had this and a lot of other beautiful music around us all the time in the seventies. And we didn't analyze it, just enjoyed the feeling ....

[@NicknLex]

I think we are lucky not poor. We get to listen to all this good music. We enjoy the feeling just like you.

[@latherslick]

Ok..ok typed in "first time listing to " One of them was you guys listing to Wishbone Ash. Stopped me in my tracks. I saw wishbone ash right as Argus came out in a small venue in Dayton Ohio. I already had their first album. The concert is still one of my top only surpassed by Deep Purple. The twin guitars were so intertwined. After that I ended up with at least 6 of their albums in my collection. My fav being Live Dates which is of course a live album. They followed up with a second live album. Also awesome. Thanks. I subscribed and liked immediately. Nice to meet you. !

[@albertmackie5021]

It was early 70s when I first heard about Wishbone Ash. Friends & I went to a Pub in Rotorua New Zealand.The Pub Band was playing tracks from a group we never heard of called Wishbone Ash..they played it just like the Albums cause we went out and bought Argus,live Dates, There's the Rub.✅👍

[@glensheppard71]

Lots of influence from English folk music here, in particular South Western (Cornwall, Devon etc..) which makes sense as they came from this area.

[@robertheckman8013]

Wishbone Ash has just been added to the line-up of bands performing on board "Cruise to the Edge", the prog rock cruise sailing in May, 2022 which I happen to have a cabin booked on! Anchors Aweigh!

[@michelemichele3375]

I remember Wishbone Ash from then but haven’t listened in awhile. Thanks. Great to remember. ✨🤪

[@garethmtbarnes]

Outrageous bass playing - and superb piece of mixing.

[@geoffhall5358]

I’ve been listening to these for 50 years. Classic

[@minnyh]

Yes - more Wishbone Ash - Argus - takes me back!!

[@ComeOnIsSuchAJoy]

Thank you for not waiting 6 months until reacting to this request. 😏 "Handy" would be my next request from them.

[@karlj.9501]

Another great reaction Nick and Lex...Coincidently, with Nick mentioning Renaissance, the Wishbone Ash guitarist Andy Powell played an incredible solo on the closing section of Ashes are Burning.

[@63MGB1]

Yes, absolutely! Ashes are Burning would be a great one to do

[@BrianJohnson-bq9tr]

Another great reaction to a song from my youth. I hadn't heard this song in 40 years. Thank you!!!

[@johnroper4709]

Some of the most incredible guitar artistry, EVER!

[@terryanthony8122]

Oh my God this may be the happiest day of my life somebody finally took my advice from months ago to play Wishbone Ash thank you okay I know it wasn't my advice this time that you took but I and tell you everything about Wishbone Ash. Ritchie Blackmore discovered them and got them signed to a contract Nick was very perceptive of you to say his name

[@gibbsncis3800]

Greatest progressive rock band of all time! Seen them once in 1971? And twice in the 2000's. And going to see them again in March! Can't wait!

[@MusikalKoen]

They are a really awesome Prog-Rock Band From The U.K.

[@beckyrushfan8174]

YES!!! I love that you've done them. Great live band too!

[@caseyjones745]

You are swaying and rocking to some true old rock! Long live Argus!

[@williamelkins1613]

So underated. Bought this album when it came out. Blowin free is a great tune.

[@beawsbiz]

Ironically, not underrated at the time. I think Argus was album of the year in SOUNDS that you. Sadly underrated now.

[@williamelkins1613]

@@beawsbiz crazy how that works isn't it

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

I know the name Wishbone Ash, but to my knowledge I’ve never heard any of his music…..thinking he was blues perhaps. This is a total shock! Prog Rock! Strikes me like a mixture of harmonies of a Moody Blues with instrumentation of Rush. Fabulous bass and guitar. Thanks to you and whoever made the suggestion for the introduction!

[@brianbaker352]

I am huge Wishbone Ash fan. I saw them in concert circa 75, supported by Aerosmith. Listen to "Way of the World", "The Pilgrim", and "Phoenix" for proper prog rock. "Persephone" has a gorgeous solo, maybe their best.

[@scottmacdonald1826]

Used to listen to this album all the time. It's been at least 2 decades since I've heard this.

[@donaldbass6737]

I spent many nights at sea on the USS Forrestal in 74 learning this song and much of the Argus album. Andy Powell and fhe Turner Brothers wowed me with their dual leads. Thanks for covering this.

[@brotherbob3569]

My brother was on the Forrestall in 1972 while I was back in New Orleans seeing Wishbone Ash live at the Warehouse. What a great live band

[@ekadow]

Argus is such a great album....!!! Please, please, please play more tracks from this - the guitars are just so brilliant

[@davecallan2019]

So pleased you eventually got to hear Wishbone Ash. When you next unbox you'll find a memory stick with the 1st 4 Wishbone albums! They were tight live and were my favourite band here in the UK. I love 'em. Still had the hairs on my arms standing up hearing this.

[@brotherbob3569]

They were also my favorite band here in New Orleans. So very tight live

[@grahamhowes6904]

I saw them live back in the early days - great band! Throw down the sword will give you more typical notion of their dual guitar sound

[@RGRG3232]

Many people may say it but there are 2 tracks from their debut 1970 album that must be heard. "Phoenix" & "Handy". Both with great guitar work. You'll be just as impressed.

[@JJ8KK]

I second that recommendation with enthusiasm!

[@zedheadful]

And Martin Turner is from another effin' planet.

[@marckusel5602]

Talk about under appreciated guitarists......

[@rk41gator]

1972! Amazing what great music was produced back then. I do not remember this. Love the sparse guitar at the beginning (yes, Floyd like) and then the vocals reminded me of Yes (Roundabout). The beautiful bass line that the solos played over is wonderful. Has a nice 'prog' feel to it with the break. Very tasteful.

[@alanbrown7412]

Hi Nick.Hi Lexi. I am so glad you have discovered the brilliant band Wishbone Ash.. This album is absolutely brilliant but only one of many... Wishbone 4, New England to name a couple. This is definitely a band to fully discover. There are two guitarists in the band on this album.. Andy Powell and Ted Turner. I have seen this band many times... the first time was the tour for this album.. I feel so blessed to have been in my teens in the 70's and witnessed so many brilliant bands. I can see why you made the Renaissance connection Nick. I want to thank you both for channel. You have kept me going throughout this pandemic. I just love your enthusiasm when you hear bands for the first time. Looking forward to your next reaction. Take care, stay safe. Peace and love from Liverpool UK 👍✌️🤘☮️

[@davebenjafield7037]

It's probably somewhere down there VVVV But you need to listen to Warrior/Throw Down The Sword as well - do them as one track, don't split them!

[@mickkeeble3079]

Oh yes, thank you, memories from seeing Wishbone Ash live in '72 come flooding back. Martin Turner's thunderous bass, Andy Powell and Ted Turner perfectly matched guitars and Steve Upton on drums. Argus was the 3rd album, I bought it on release day and still have it (and many others!). Try "The King Will Come" for a bit of harmonised guitar solo, but they were so much more. Fantastic production probably on analogue 16 track recording desk. Argus is packed with great tracks. Try the 2nd album Pilgrimage (1971), track Jailbait for great blues rock and dual guitar harmony. Thanks again!

[@dvalentino1]

You guys are my favorite reactors, by far. You two are so lucky to have found each other, and it is such a joy watching you discover the music that I listened to as a kid coming of age in the golden years of hard rock and prog rock. My first concert experience was Genesis with PG on the Lamb tour, so the bar was set pretty high from the start. Never got to see Wishbone Ash live, but Argus has always been one of my go to albums. New England and Front Page News are also great. I had New England in my car CD player for about a year and never got tired of it. I’ve been following you guys for most of the year, but wasn’t sure if you’ve discovered Be Bop Deluxe, early Kayak or PFM yet. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed! Thanks again for taking me along for the ride and sharing your positive vibes. There really is an endless supply of exceptional music from this period.

[@davidschecter5247]

Great, mostly forgotten group. Twin guitar harmonies and harmony vocals are amazing on the songs from their best era.

[@erikberg5363]

Love Wishbone Ash! They have a ton of amazing songs. I’d recommend “Phoenix”, “The King Will Come” or “Persephone” to check out next. Thanks for the great video as always! You guys always brighten up my day with your amazing positive vibes. Take care and rock on! 🤘🤘

[@sanddab]

“Persephone” is a truly amazing song.

[@antonioruizmedina784]

Every wishbobe álbum are awsome

[@raiderfan346]

This channel is such a Pandora's Box and I love it. You never know what you are going to get exposed to and for me that is brilliant. I had heard of Wishbone Ash before but I think this is the first time I have been exposed to their music and judging by this song I need to hear more. I always come here because I love the NicknLex reactions but I think it needs to be pointed out how great you and your subscribers are and the amount of music knowledge you both have. When I was younger I bet 90% of the music I listened to was by ten bands. I just really want to say how much I appreciate all the "new" bands you and your subscribers have introduced to me. I love this place.

[@michaelmalone3089]

Nice one Raider fan 👍

[@stevemurrell6167]

Yes, you do need to hear more....I promise you it will be rewarding. Have fun!

[@soterioncoil2163]

Knowing there are people like you in the world make me feel better about being here. I wish we were friends in real life. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and God bless!

[@mprofo.indogwetrust]

I was given a DVD about the recording of the Argus album. According to that guitarist Andy Powell had recorded two different solos for the track Throw Down The Sword & couldn't decide which one to use. He was listening back to the track with one solo on the left channel & one on the right (simultaneously). Someone suggested having it like that on the album,so that's what happened.

[@sanddab]

The story goes that the guy who designed the album cover for Argus was in the studio that day, and he suggested they use both solos, one on top of the other. This is in Powell’s autobiography “Eyes Wide Open”.

[@iancavanagh6653]

2nd post of the day, hope you don't mind. 1972 was a good year for a 16 year old, my first ever gig was an open air affair, here is a list of the bands I saw that day, ELP, Wishbone Ash, Genesis and Dutch band Focus, what a day. Also that year I saw Rory Gallagher. Watching your channel is bringing so many memories flooding back. I have 2 requests for you to consider, Pictures at an Exhibition by ELP, and Keyboardist Rick Wakeman of Yes fame did solo albums, any one of those I think you will love, Thanks Guys.

[@tommathews3964]

With Jimi, Zep, Yes, King Crimson, Floyd, The Who, The Allman Brothers, Clapton (Cream, Blind Faith, and Derek and the Dominos), Tull, Airplane, Quicksilver, The Dead, Deep Purple, etc. taking up so much musical energy of the time, it was easy to miss some. I haven't listened to any Wishbone Ash in quite a while, which is totally my fault, and will be rectified! Thanks for the reminder!

[@ericmeredith8754]

This was a nice request! Loved the guitarist throughout this song! Very easy listen! Fun video! Thanks for this one!

[@adriangoodrich4306]

Argus - superb album, from another of the great under-rated British prog/rock bands of the 1970s, and with the great Andy Powell. Great reaction, guys. Plenty more Ash to go at - check out e.g. "Persephone". Interesting you mentioned (the superb) Renaissance too. Andy had links with them, and if you check out the wonderful "Ashes Are Burning", you might just recognise who is playing the brilliant guitar solo at the climax!

[@ctjbush7655]

Omg, Persephone is one awesome tune

[@finlaybruce6370]

If you want to hear more obvious dual guitars from Wishbone Ash checkout two songs that segue together off the same album "Argus" - Warrior then Throw down the Sword too incredible songs .

[@andyfenton1510]

Ted Turner ( first slow part solo) played on John Lennons Imagine album. Andy Powell (faster solos) is still touring the band, and has always played a Flying V. Beautiful guitar sounds for the time, my favourite band of all time. So glad you played this and really enjoyed it.

[@jeffreyjernigan7125]

This song is from the album Argus. The entire album is incredible, side two especially.

[@SebGeddy]

Great band, great musicianship, my favorite song from probably their best album

[@falandodemusica2024]

This song is one of the best of the 70s

[@chrissilverhand1]

This band is the main reason I started playing the guitar.

[@anthonyschell9225]

At last!! I have been hoping you would do some Wishbone Ash, as "Argus" is my favourite album and has been since it came out in 1972. There is not a bad track on it, you really can't go wrong with any future picks. The other tracks on the album probably show off the dual lead guitar elements better. Thanks for this, very happy tonight!

[@Richcanvas]

Thank you so much for giving Argus and Wishbone Ash a chance. You won't regret it. Not blowing smoke up your 'arses' but your my favourite reaction couple. You're making me listen to stuff I'd forgotten how much I adored when they first came out. Keep up the brilliant work.

[@MrDiddyDee]

A great band, though this track wasn't the one to show off the duel lead of Andy Powell and Ted Turner that you mentioned. If anything it was the bass which took that sparring role, with some insane runs by Martin Turner. His bright upfront bass sound reminds me most of Pete Townsend, the bass really becoming as much a lead instrument as the other guitars. As for that chilled first section, the lead guitar sounded to me to be influenced by and more reminiscent of Peter Green's bluesy sound (Peter was the lead guitarist and singer of the original 1967 to 1970 line up of Fleetwood Mac), so smooth and melodic, check out 'Albatross', 'Black magic woman', 'Man of the world', or 'Oh well'. A band to check out that were influenced by Wishbone Ash are Thin Lizzy.

[@MarkKlass]

John Entwistle? Bass player for the Who? Townsend was the lead guitarist.

[@JJ8KK]

In spite of the hype Andy Powell got as the 'faster' lead guitarist in the group (and yes, he was/is an excellent guitarist), I still say Martin Turner was the "hero" of the band, with his up front contributions on the Bass AND his lead vocals. If he was just a 'normal' bass player at that time, Wishbone Ash would not have been as impressive to me as they were. I'm hoping that *Handy* from their debut album will be one of the next Wishbone Ash songs Nick&Lex review, as it shows off Martin's special talents in an extremely satisfying way...and then maybe *Phoenix.*

[@michaelmalone3089]

Bird in the hand 👌 fantastic introduction for nick and lex 👌 It's my favourite wishbone ash track 💕 great reaction nick and lex.... superb 👏 Argus was voted the number one album in the UK back in seventy two 🤗 you've made my day beautiful souls 👏thank you so much 🤗

[@jimled50jl49]

Great reaction. So glad you liked this. Boy are you facing another rabbit hole you are gonna just love !!! - The very 1st song I ever heard was on an album "Wishbone Four" called "Everybody Needs A Friend" the guitar solo made me cry. It's sooo beautiful and so are the lyrics. That was my intro to this group. In the same comments below, I mentioned the album "There's The Rub" - There is another track - called "F.U.B.B" & it's an instrumental. Two guitars playing the same notes with one an octave lower .... slowly building & building up until ---- It's a dual with each trying to out do the other. Brilliant track....Amazing album.

[@rudolfbecker4313]

I remember discovering Everybody needs a friend during a heartache period ... I listened to this song daily ... until... but that's another story. Great song !

[@russballaam1621]

Try "Phoenix" from Wishbone Ash's very first and eponymous album. You won't be disappointed!

[@tonyanderton3521]

Regarding the two guitar solos, the album cover states that first was played by Ted Turner and the second by Andy Powell. Really, the whole Argus album is excellent.

[@tullfan2560]

Yeah, such a great song and such a distinctive sound. What made Wishbone Ash so distinctive, was the blues based duelling guitars, which were sometimes working together and sometimes working apart. But it's always edgy, and often melodic. Great tone on the guitars as well.

[@grumpyoldgitt]

Wishbone Ash are still gigging but have split into two bands. Wishbone Ash and Martin Turner's Wishbone Ash. They used to be quite big in the seventies, playing large theatres in the UK and the U.S but both bands only play smaller venues now. If you want to see the best version (in my humble opinion) check out Martin Turner's version as he's the lead vocalist. Andy Powell is the other version. He leads on vocals but is also the guitar soloist the Sometime world

[@dannyschneider553]

Martin turner bass is outstanding

[@richardmcintosh5989]

Love your reaction! This is the 70’s, there is so much GOOD music from this era, you don’t know, I include myself in that and I grew up listening to this in my teens!?😂 just love you’re on this journey so much awaits you!🙏❤️👌

[@terryanthony8122]

I totally forgot about, standing in the rain from strange affair I'm so excited you guys have a lot of great music to listen to

[@Rueben_Kincaid]

Oh cool! I was hoping you guys would get around to this awesome band! Don't miss Throw Down The Sword!

[@jprph1]

I too had never heard of Wishbone Ash until college…. My friend’s room mate was really into them. I have Argus and really enjoy the song you picked. I’ve heard a lot of their material, but from more of a party situation than actually sitting down and listening with album in hand. You’ve inspired me to jump back down the Wishbone Ash rabbit hole. I just started listening to a band called Crack The Sky last night at my buddied recommendation ….same story with them… I heard much of their material in a party situation… they have a killer bassist as well. Thanks again for all you do for us!