Roy Wood - Now & Then 1998

Roy Wood discusses his career to date with Jim Bowen. Featuring a guest appearance by Carl Wayne.

[@gerrycoogan6544]

There are those of us who have known for decades that Roy Wood is a genuine musical genius and there are many others who are having the pleasure of discovering his brilliance for the first time. I hope the day will come when EVERYBODY recognises and appreciates his unique talent.

[@garethbramley1]

Roy is simply fantastic. Can't wait to see him in concert again.

[@yesman2755]

Roy deserved the same success as Jeff Lynne. ELO was the brainchild of Roy Wood but he didn’t benefit from it much. He’s not bitter though, fair play to him. I met him once in a club on a promo night for a Rick Wakeman album and he was a real genuine humble guy.

[@rojavida]

There’s a very good reason for that. The success of ELO was built on the quality of the songs that Jeff wrote. Nothing else. Roy is super talented and deserves the success he got. If Jeff had more success it’s because he deserved it.

[@misfit2022]

If Roy had stayed with ELO we would have missed out on Wizzard. Christmas would NOT be the same in my house without festive classic I Wish it Could Be Christmas Everyday. Anyway forget the non existent feud with Jeff Lynne Roy’s real vitriol is reserved for former Prime Minister Harold Wilson who did a daylight robbery on his royalties from Flowers in the Rain.

[@yesman2755]

@@misfit2022 Yeh not many people know about that. Their manager Tony Secunda was a real loose canon and he did that postcard thing on Harold Wilson completely without the knowledge of the band. They were the fall guys for it.

[@yesman2755]

@@rojavida Good post. Jeff Lynne is a superb talent. I even loved all the songs he wrote in The Idle Race.

[@AzhidaReminiec9999]

​@@misfit2022the move..not ELO

[@barrypike01]

Met Roy in the late 90s in a london hotel. He was doing a Gig and we were doing the staging. What a nice genuine man. He spoke to all of us. A good memory to have😊

[@AndrewAHayes]

Roy is a legend, a wicked songwriter and allroundser

[@kimstaines759]

Yeeaaahhhh

[@ronbo11]

Thanks for sharing this. Being American, knowledge about the brilliant Mr. Wood is not very common. He seems to be a very humble man as well which makes him even more admirable.

[@winterlandboy]

So glad Jim fixed it for you.

[@lucreziia100]

Yes, Roy Wood has a very unassuming persona...he's beautiful, as well as his fantastic talent.

[@alainmorin]

I deeply respect this creative and intelligent man...

[@maxskitt6027]

Alain Morin mike sheridon night riders

[@robertlangley1664]

One of the great all time sixty’s artists and great man

[@taffey52]

Relating to Sharon Osbourne book Roy Wood is the best musician she has ever met.

[@andshits]

It's a pity her dad stopped Roy from going into a studio recording mid seventies and ruined is career.

[@janeguest9201]

The lovely Roy Wood, multi talented Singer Songwriter and plays multiple instruments , founding member of The Move.. ELO.. Wizzard.🎶💕🎶💕🎶

[@lukefender2394]

Such an underrated talent, 1st discovered Roy Wood with ELO back in the 90's with the song 10538 Overture & loved it on ELO box sets & compilations, then purchased ELO's 1st album & after that a Move compilation, which had their 60's hits along with their heavy awesome experimental rock & then purchased an import solo album titled boulders & I loved it! Never got into Wizzard. He is one of a kind & his music I mentioned above is so cool & timeless

[@daviddennison6578]

Absolutely brilliant. What a fantastic entertainer musician. Dave

[@heathharrison6983]

Carl Wayne was a very humble bloke. You can see how much he respected and looked up to Roy's talents.

[@hejla4524]

First time I have seen them interviewed together. The Move's 'Shazam' album is still one of my favourites.

[@bumberClart1000]

What a lovely bloke 💚🎧

[@petermarsh8559]

Top of the Tops was a complete blast with Roy Wood appearing with various bands, with always something novel. My mum loved "Fire Brigade", so this brings back many happy memories. This documentary just underlines what a marvelous talent Roy is.

[@williamlestrange881]

"See my baby Jive" is one of my favorite hits from my childhood... as a 10 year old I thought Roy "the Wizard" was from another planet, I loved him.... now as an adult watching this I really appreciate what a hard working talent he is. NO big ego & BS just a great guy. Thanks Roy for providing the soundtrack to my childhood!

[@mwng631]

Roy Wood is soooooooo underrated.

[@TheVeek192]

"Underrated" is a word people like to throw around; must make them feel like they know what's true. He's NOT underrated.

[@bridgetdurell8730]

@@TheVeek192 Very true Vee. I'm the same when I hear commentators refer to a talented young footballer and say about them, " He can only get better " .... meaning " he can't get any worse? ". It just doesn't make sense

[@garyhardman8369]

Superb. I wish that I had a fraction of Roy's talent. I have been a fan since the mid-seventies.

[@wayneblanchard97]

The Move were one of the most exciting and - like the Small Faces and The Beatles - musically diverse and unpredictable of the top 60s British bands. Even now, listening to 'I Can Hear the Grass Grow' or the live version of 'So You Want to Be a Rock 'n' Roll Star' (originally on the 'Something Else' (Live at the Marquee EP) is as exciting and inspiring as ever. Roy Wood has always had my respect.

[@misfit2022]

Wayne Blanchard Synchronicity. As a punk I recently heard I can hear the grass grow for the first time. Talk about ahead of its time. I have listened to other songs by a The Move and many a bit twee for me like Blackberry Way but I can hear the grass grow with rapid snare and tom rolls, the heavy flams by Bev Bevan has that simple . Great mini vocal by a chap who looks like a mad monk on bass too. Sounds like it is in E too and that is Motörhead territory.

[@ClandestineRecords]

I'm a Beatles fanatic who loves The Move and The Small Faces. They were all GREAT!!!

[@Sparky-ov1ot]

Just what you would expect from someone who never took himself too seriously, he is seriously good! and as Jim would say "super, smashing, great"

[@richardgoffin-lecar1951]

Roy Wood is one of my biggest musical influences. He has been, since I was about eleven. An amazing talent!

[@gerrycoogan6544]

Same here. I doubt if I would ever have become a professional musician if I hadn't been blown away when I first heard 10538 Overture and Ball Park Incident when I was eleven. Those tracks changed my life!

[@scottleeper]

Very pleased to find this documentary, I've always wondered about Roy wood. Seems like a very likable guy

[@Datsunofthebeach]

Roy, as a 59 year old, I’m looking everywhere for your records! Oh, I’m a late comer, but good God man what an influence on me!

[@linap8661]

Jimmy Haber Never too late to enjoy the evergreen genius works of Roy Wood! ENNNNNJOY!!!

[@millerglvr]

Its nice to learn more about Roy Wood. Thanks for uploading this.

[@percylongshaft4091]

Nice to see the actor Brion James showing off his other talents 06:23 , Super, smashing , great programme .

[@nigelthomas6475]

Roy Wood is a SPECIAL TALENT

[@helenobrien501]

Ilov E E

[@helenobrien501]

135 ill

[@cbak12sg]

Angel Fingers was Roy Wood's forgotten number 1. It isn't played on this, although Roy mentions it. RIP Carl.

[@kidcharlemagne7238]

Roy and Jeff are like brothers quite amazing :)

[@suefaulkner177]

Two likeable fellas together. The fact the lipsync is out, adds to the entertainment. Documentary full of interesting stories.

[@jaytduce]

I remember well moving to England when I was young. The first music I heard was a group called Wizzard. Since then I have been musically spoiled thanks to the like of Roy Wood and others.

[@steviewonder2049]

Some classic songs.

[@pauldavies8638]

what a gent thanks for the tunes roy

[@stevenward6453]

Brilliant man and a brilliant artist

[@EdinburghAndy]

Great post. Roy was my childhood idol. Boulders is a masterpiece. Very nice bloke too it seems.

[@geoff6942]

Thanks Jim. The Move have been so important to me, a brummie! Back in the '60s, we had Radio 1 (from 1967),Radio luxembourg, and Radio Caroline playing pop music. As a teenager, I didn't always hear the dj announce the record. However as soon as a Move record played, my ears shot up, and i knew it was them! Night of Fear is my favourite, with the catchiest of tunes, and a superb bass line.

[@SKIPDIVER100]

A most MOVEing You Tube video Jim ..very informative and lots of info I wasn't aware of......I was very keen on Wizard and ELO during my 'formative' musical years in the early 70's (sounds so long ago now but hearing this music totally shrinks the years ! ! **!)...thanks for providing such a cool backdrop to my life Roy...

[@MsRoywood]

Fantastic - never seen this before. Thank you for posting.

[@anthonygriffin755]

The Cedar Club, happy memories of the Fewtrells. We had Carl Wayne and the Vikings along with the Nightriders at our school dances in the 60's. Such talent.

[@blossie33]

The building they were looking at was not where the Cedar Club was though, it was on a corner and demolished years before 1998.

[@blossie33]

Here 😊 59 Constitution Hill maps.app.goo.gl/9coyEq5w9Bmagdee7

[@ometec]

Thank you I'd never seen this had you not shared it. Thank you

[@misfit2022]

Multi talented and never ceases to amaze me as I only heard of The Move recently so had no idea it was Roy Wood as by the time I was a teenager The Move were never played but I can hear the grass grow has a garage punk feel in the same way vein of The Yardbirds who in their own way were definitely proto punk.

[@karens138]

Very talented and a nice guy

[@josephinerimmer6888]

Absolutely loved every minute. X

[@williefinn4932]

nice to see roy and carl together...memories of the move and the 1960`s.

[@AndyMangele]

A highly interesting fellow!

[@terryanddominic]

the most underated musician of the millenium

[@timothyparsons8327]

I would love to delve into my favourite song by The Move...Blackberry Way, chat with Roy and learn what inspired him to create that masterpiece. As I boy of 13 when I bought the “single” I was too engrossed by the music of this song and the instrumentation. Not until many years later when I added this to my repertoire of songs including lyrics (and chords where possible) did I discover the lyrics...especially the second verse! Till then most of it was gibberish...but it all makes sense now!

[@billypatterson7755]

Roy wood very underrated musical genius.

[@snafujag100]

Boulders, still one of my favourite albums!

[@nealjones2901]

I am an American. Arrived in England in Sept of "66. Actually, .as it happens, 2 days before Jimi did. Who knew? Anyway... We had a band at my school and THE MOVE were among my favourite groups. I am so happy to see this and so proud for Roy that he was inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame for forming ELO. I have the first ELO album which most people have never heard and I had it when it was released.I just want to say to Roy, THANKS FOR THE MUSIC. I still love it. Because he is such a multi-intstrumentalist I always thought of him as the Frank Zappa of the UK, which is not really fare to either one of them but that was how I saw him. May you fare thee well. I still love all of it. If there is a Rock N Roll Heaven, may we all meet again.

[@bonkeydollocks1879]

Spoke to Roy once when he was in musical exchange , I think he was doing a promo thing for them.

[@winterlandboy]

super..smashing...great

[@Armychikswag]

Two cfvy

[@philthycat1408]

😂😂😂

[@hughcoulter8313]

The amount of talent that came of Birmingham makes me think there was something in the water.....

[@cynthiaflanagan1311]

I still love Roy and wizard.appreciciate their musical talent_ gift

[@bridgetdurell8730]

What you see with Roy is what you get, great song writer and multi talented musician. I first met him when working with a support band at The California Ballroom Dunstable back in the late 60's and seem to remember the band downing tools halfway through their set to watch Match of the Day when Birmingham City were the main match on the highlight show. I last saw him when working with Slade at Clumber Park and again at Robin 2 about 15 years ago. Roy never seemed to change, thank heavens..... Mr Nice guy!!!

[@t3chnod3lic]

Fantastic Roy! one of the true greats. Love his music. Incidentally, I have been a fan of Mike Oldfield for over 35 years and suddenly realized the quick guitar melody Roy plays at (2:16) is Wonderful Land... Mike Oldfield did a version on his 'QE2' album. Didn't realize it was a Shadows track. God I'm a dumb a$$ lol

[@kasperkjrsgaard1447]

Interesting enough, Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath fame have recorded Wonderful Land too. A bit more heavy but still fine cover version.

[@PaulWilliams66]

Super, smashing, and indeed, great…

[@kinglazza4792]

Wayda go Roy . Loved your stuff since fire . Wizz .x

[@JohnAmoss]

Roy seems like a honey badger, fearlessly setting his own terms.

[@nigellewis6279]

There is only one Roy Wood no one as ever come near him well Jeff lynne they must have come from the same mould then the mould got lost hence never been anybody since the mould got lost as ever came near these two Genuiuses if there's a better word for genius Roy and Jeff hold that title to boy wouldn't I love to shakes their hands and thank them for all their fabulous music Jeff Roy if you read this and feel you would love to shake my hand you will have to be quick because I have faced death on three occasions been in hospital again this week I am 75 and time is running if either of you want to make this old Duffer happy before I leave this Mortal Coil nows the time to do it the trouble is there are so many fans who want the same as I please have pity on this old Wiltshire Lad who as always been a big fan of both of you and the bands you have both been in if my dream dosen't come true of meeting you both just give me a little thought before the boss man decides to take me away Love Nige xx Happy New Year both and your lovely families keep the fabulous music coming xx 😍😍😍

[@anitahuie1145]

Thanks, Roy. I learned a lot.

[@anitahuie1145]

I'm from the USA and I like to know about our neighbors across the sea . I was under the impression that you were the alter ego of Jeff Lynne. Glad I got that straight. Bye now.

[@mikewellwood1412]

What a genuine bloke.

[@passtheparcel2007]

Excellent prog..

[@robertwoodliff2536]

To be getting it right from 17. A talent & a worker.

[@numberstation]

9.24 that wasn’t the Cedar Club, that was the building next door.

[@eslermanu47]

genius I would love to meet roy saw him in three dances in northern Ireland in the 1960s when he was with the move top pop song writer .

[@stinkerboo5028]

Roy forget to mention Wizzards big hit, Rock and roll winter, one of their best

[@67Stu]

GREAT!

[@davidwilliams9504]

What an artist and and so modest are exceptionally talented brummie

[@marguskiis7711]

I always thought that Wood is loony, drug freaked guy but here I see he is very normal bloke.

[@kobesamurai]

Dave Pritchard - nice to see you in this little thing :-)

[@777colin1]

Roy Wood defined the late 60s pop genre. His genius at melody and lyrics is unsurpassed. I loved The MOVE. I always wonder what would have happened if he had stayed together with Jeff Lynne in ELO.

[@JimboUSAF007]

Genius!!!

[@mrbluesky10538]

great stuff roy see you at the kings in glasgow

[@iainriley8819]

even now just a normal Brummie, top bloke still see him on and off in town.

[@billysmith3320]

One of the best is Roy .

[@jackpops3613]

I miss Musical Exchanges. That music shop was fantastic

[@philthycat1408]

Jim Bowen done a better job on this than anything else I’ve ever seen him on.

[@samanthaaskey]

Big Al was my next door neighbour and Roy would rehearse at the bottom of the road, he was with Mike Sheridan and the Nightriders then..Roy was always gentlemanly.

[@Charlieosgood52]

The Move were a powerful band as their live at the Fillmore Album shows, Carl Wayne in terrific voice,Bev was so busy on the drums ,Roy Wood was beyond great ! The Fillmore crowd hardly shows them any respect, the band played their asses off . Fickle crowd probably all tripping , sad!

[@marcusallen7358]

I think it's a great pity that Roy Wood and Jeff Lynne parted ways too early. A huge opportunity was missed, I believe.

[@bridgetdurell8730]

Roy wanted to do more experimentation with various instruments with ELO from the get go... Jeff wanted to be a pop star which Roy had already been, musical differences I guess..

[@charlesachurch7265]

What a lovely geezer

[@reetpeet]

Yes, slightly out of sync with the audio, but what a lovely man, so it didn't matter! :)

[@HughTerry69]

I love Roy Wood (and Jeff Lynne!) What a pity the sound & vision are out of synch! Could somebody fix this please?

[@markrigsby2107]

Hugh Terry GREAT question

[@markrigsby2107]

Hugh Terry Look at all the players from that area

[@kidcharlemagne7238]

Birmingham must be an awesome city, gotta go soon

[@dhtelevision]

Kid Charlemagne Trust me, It’s shite.

[@michaelholmes8226]

bostin place get yourself up Broad Street Black Sabbath bench and Walk of Stars

[@hooper7735]

@@dhtelevision it's now a third world cesspit..... needs a wall around it.

[@elainekerslake6865]

Kid. Too late mate.

[@lawtonloraine4144]

Talent came out of there because it was as rough as hell, 100 hells kitchens where u became smart just to eat. Golden rule each morning never steal a bottle of milk off a door step where it was the only one, if there were two ok, nick one, if there were three take 2 and run like fu.. as there were probably some tough gits behind the door.

[@SmartGlassDSLR]

😆😆 I edited this show back in the whenever it was, they spelt my name wrong on the end credits! Probably a little late to complain.

[@NotOrdinaryInGames]

"New stuff I've been writing?" Well, why not release it, Uncle Roy?

[@billieboy8]

My first ever record bought Brontosaurus

[@daviddennison6578]

Hello, can anyone tell me. Was Roy, the first to introduce a slide guitar into rock music. Has Roy ever gigged Fleetwood Marine Hall?

[@paulrobinson373]

What an Hero 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍

[@crumplezone1]

I`m a Brummie like these guys and it was great in the 70s and Eighties now I would not give yer tuppence for it

[@AnthonyMonaghan]

Very talented man.

[@madaleine0n864]

This type. . .. of magical lyrical songs.....[ mentions Tony Secunda].....l just wish someone could pin down where the impetuous for that...comes from💘

[@ClassicTVMan1981X]

2:26 - Roy was born in 1946, not 1945!

[@brianbelton3605]

Love this! Where's Marty Capuune?

[@JohnSmith-kz8yo]

Guy looks like Hagrid with glasses..lol

[@helenobrien501]

Beautiguleurs

[@areyoucrazy13]

2023 I m from MANDER KHURD, Punjab. World is very small.

[@juleshammond5652]

Roy Wood, step up to the ockey!

[@chris.bcfc.keeprighton.5685]

Jeff Lynn and Roy Wood both Brummies like me and both Birmingham City fans like me.

[@mikenyny755]

I'm very sorry guys, but Jim Bowen absolutely grips my shit.