Reacting to Wishbone Ash Throw Down The Sword

[@bobduerwald9805]

Dual lead guitar alert at 6:35! Wishbone Ash was one of the first groups to use 2 guitar leads at once! Masterful guitar work.

[@ianvincent69]

Agree, but this was an accident. Andy Powell had done 2 different solos and the mixing engineer left an extra one on by mistake. The band decided it sounded great that way and, boy, were they right.

[@nigelb5370]

Best twin guitar ever recorded imo. You can tune in to one or the other, or both and just let the gorgeous sound wash over your mind.

[@sandraandmichaelfield1602]

I saw Wishbone Ash live at the Hollywood Palladium on June 2, 1973, with opening acts Jo Jo Gunne and the Elvin Bishop Band...(whilst under the influence of some terrific hallucinogens). Had the albums of each band, and was quite familiar with their music. That line-up made for a fantastic show!! Keep in mind, the genre of "popular rock" music in the early 70's (like The Eagles, Doobie Brothers, Kansas etc.) was what this concert provided...Some great rocking guitars with outstanding keyboards base and drumming!! BTW - It took me and my concert buddy/friend 1.5 hours after the show to find where we parked the car, which was only 1 block from the Palladium. Thank you John for bringing back some great concert going memories of the early 70's. With Peace and Love to all! (Michael)

[@ianvincent69]

Boy, am I green with envy right now! The 70's were the greatest decade for music - full stop.!

[@jameshastings7095]

Got this LP back in 1972 I was 17 Now aged 70 ,still got the LP ..IT FXXKING AMAZING ♥️🕊

[@larrynusbaum9193]

me too. I will be 70 in October

[@keithf_]

Back in '73, me and my twin brother were 16. We watched footage of WA on British late night rock show 'Old Grey Whistle Test' playing 'Blowin' Free'. Knocked out by it so went and bought the 'Argus' album. First album I ever bought. I'm 67 now and this albim is STILL in my top 10 albums of all time. 'Throw Down The Sword' - probably my favourite WA track and just THE BEST way to close out a fantastic album there is anywhere in rock

[@ianvincent69]

Well I'm only 54, but I was weened on this music and it's in my bones and soul 🎉

[@williammcdonald5325]

Early seventies I bought a new Fender strat with my income tax refund & my brothers friend had a Gibson Les Paul. I played Allman Brothers & Cream with some Sabbath but my friend loved Wishbone Ash & I quickly learned to love them also, still do !

[@misterbracks]

Andy Powell actually played both solos on this track, he'd recorded two different solos for the song but could'nt decide so they played them together on the recording...great moment in musical history.

[@66marlinmike]

Some live versions, particularly with Ted, Ben and now Mark both leads are dualled and sound bloody brilliant.

[@davidschecter5247]

Superb group that has unfortunately not gotten the acclaim they should have. This was definitely their peak, but they have many other superb albums as well! They were one of the first groups with two lead electric guitars, and as such were highly influential. A mixture of folk, prog, and rock, and even some boogie. A really special band.

[@ianvincent69]

One of the best.

[@lazarus550]

I saw Wishbone for the first time in 1972 ' Argus Tour in Glasgow with my beautiful girlfriend both of us still at high school.This is one of my all time favourite albums. Have seen them at least 3-4 times in the early 2000's with my daughter.

[@Bigdave1369]

I saw them at a small club in 1973, while they were promoting "Argus" I had never seen two lead guitars playing together before. Listening to the album, I thought they were overtracks, but NO, they were playing AT each other live! Wow!

[@russellmorgan5611]

Ash had a clinical clean edge that went against the grain during the seminal rock years , which set them apart when everyone else was chasing more distortion. Special band.

[@anthonypelekakis845]

WOW!! Thanks for the flash back,, One of my favorite band in the 70's

[@screamingdizbuster7722]

WA are one of my favorite bands, and I finally saw them at The Stone in San Francisco in 1982/3 on the "Twin Barrels Burning" tour. I was blessed to see and hear Andy Powell and Laurie Wisefield as lead guitarists. "New England" and "Number The Brave" are magnificent albums, IMHO. Thanks for another great review, John.

[@vicprovost2561]

Incredible ending to one of the best sides of music ever, on their classic Album Argus. The tune Warrior directly preceded this song, if you have not heard it, you really should, it a great tune as well and was the lead-in to this great track. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎸🎶

[@tonydoran5147]

Argus has been in my Top10 albums since 1972, Absolutely brilliant album!! Thanks for the great reaction John!! ..

[@kaybee4143]

I found this album at a used record store in about 1977. I'd never heard of them but it had a cool album cover so I took a chance on it. To my surprise...btw It only cost me $.99. I still own the album. A bit scratched.

[@keithf_]

Me too. I've just said yhe very same thing on here, without having seen your comment beforehand. First album I ever bought, 52 years later, still in my top 10 albums of all time

[@godsofohio6734]

The Skynyrd similarity is a great observation. It's the twin guitar and their conversation.

[@alanknox9914]

Lynyrd themselves were Wishbone Ash fans, as were John Lennon, Thin Lizzy, Metallica, Rush....

[@godsofohio6734]

@@alanknox9914 As well they should. Wishbone Ash is amazing.

[@kaybee4143]

Your cat's into Wishbone Ash, too.

[@simonbox6259]

It was both of them. Listen to Phoenix of their first album that is supposed to have influenced Lynnard Skynards Freebird.

[@richardflint1006]

I think someone has already commented but on this track Andy Powell recorded 2 solos and they used both.

[@NFAtoys]

If you want Wishbone Ash ear candy, take a listen to “Phoenix”, from their debut album titled “Wishbone Ash”. It doesn’t get any better.

[@steveperelli3305]

“Wow”, exactly! Check out their song “Lorelei” or “Baby The Angels Are Here”

[@primalengland]

I had huge arguments in my youth with my Led Zep loving cohorts. I was right, of course. Wishbone Ash were one of the greatest influences of their time.

[@andymcleish4581]

Glad you enjoyed the song bud…..Wishbone led the way with dual lead guitar work you have to listen to the whole of the Argus album from start to finish….

[@SavageGrace]

"Argus" is the best album. Totally fantastic from start to finish. However, check out "Phoenix" from the debut. That is their epic biggie, 17 minutes of duel guitar ecstasy on Live Dates album from '73.

[@keithf_]

I bought this album back in '73. THE finest twin guitar lead track I've ever heard, and the finest way to close out an album there has ever been Please also check out from the same album the magnificent 'Sometime World', which for me tops Skynyrd's Freebird

[@ciderman1950]

One of my all time favourite albums.

[@gumishq]

most people who first hear Throw Down the Sword (and a couple of other songs from Argus) say that it sounds medieaval ;)

[@chrisbarlow2131]

Two solos going at it together? For me it has to be Emerald by Thin Lizzy from their album Live and Dangerous.

[@davidscroggins7728]

Cool. You're reacting to Wishbone ASH. More please. Leaf and Stream is an great song

[@flomalheur7467]

I couldn't get enough of Wishbone Ash's live double album "Live Dates" in the past. kzbin.info/aero/PLL44kuYYS8ymUgtAov2eNp_0pxKrWBDqa (the song ‘Phoenix’ is also on there in a very nice version) Maybe you'll give it a listen?

[@blackspires9033]

You have to do The Pilgrim from Pilgrimage, the 2nd studio album

[@michaeljozwiak25]

In February, 1982, a friend got back together with a former college bandmate and formed a new band. They found a drummer, but had not found a bass player by the time their scheduled show arrived. The bandmates were electric guitar players. During the show, each and every song had two simultaneous different rock guitar instrumentals playing at the same time with only the drums holding the songs together. It was a mind blowing two sets,

[@WankerZoff]

Two guitar players? Listen to Lovebites (live)!