Richard Thompson Live in Providence 2004 Full Concert

[@joeloesch1219]

Desperately good. Zorn is all things Celtic, to fill any empty space with stringed or voiced harmony. The drummer: impossible to find one that good, but here he is. The bassist invisible, laying down planks any tune could stand or walk on. Thompson playing Viking skies out of an electric while singing with a yeoman's voice Shakespeare's dancing feet. Good enough for tonight. Thanks for putting this up.

[@dougaigner3258]

The drummer is Earl Harvin, a truly great, unsung drummer... he gets lost in Michael Jerome's shadow among Thompson enthusiasts these days, but he was phenomenal on this tour.

[@averayugen7802]

Thanks for saying it.

[@revivlerech9020]

@@dougaigner3258 He was awesome on the darbuka at 18:30

[@Pwecko]

I was crying at various points during this, partly because I know I'll never hear Pete Zorn playing and singing live with Richard Thompson again, but also at the sheer brilliance of this performance. It was amazing. I wish I'd been there.

[@thejigantics2641]

I was lucky to be in band with the modest and unassuming Pete Zorn for a very short time. We also both depped in another band together a few times. On zero rehearsal he would listen to a song for about four bars, choose his instrument and join in with a perfect performance. A fine talent much missed

[@ferdinandconcubierta1790]

Great music! The drummer is superb!

[@jonathanh8187]

I've seen RT tons of times, and it is hard to keep them all straight, but I'm pretty sure I was at this show. The recording is every bit as amazing as I remember the show being. Thompson is a national treasure in both the U.S. and the U.K. -- maybe a global treasure is a better way think of him.

[@drychaf]

Same year as I saw him. I'll never forget his mesmerising presence live. What a legend, and what a treat to see him here.

[@37Dionysos]

Who the hell can come onto the stage with that kind of attack in his first tune & solo? Oh yeah, Richard Thompson. Good God.

[@boboala1]

You got that right, 37D-cup! :) In Jazz/Big Band a spirited groove out of the gate is often termed 'straight ahead' but that Tear Stained opener with full afterburners on would make a freight train take a dirt road! ;-) It's been less than a year since I even had heard of RT, but he single-handedly has gotten me into Folk music and because I have an Irish ancestry I tend to like their music, and every Irish woman I see on YT singing it is organically beautiful (many many just stunning to gaze upon whilst singing!) and possess a clear beautiful tone! Cheers! Oh, to all future YT viewers, if you haven't seen RT's "A 1000 Years of Popular Music' yet you're in for a fantastic, eclectic, artistic, and humorous treat!

[@honeychurchgipsy6]

@@boboala1 - saw RT do that 1000 years) live at Brighton Dome - my first time seeing him live - fucking amazing

[@robybennett3279]

I know I am answering new year old post but, as a guitarist, Richard Thompson was always there as a legendary player but his exceptionalness i Lives in his improv wirhin his quirky staccato scalar voicing and syncopated rhythmic melodic chording…add the voice and the social perspective behind his poetry and you arrive at, in my view, a rare thing ; fine as a bee’s wing yet fearsome in ability and attitude.

[@37Dionysos]

@@robybennett3279 Nicely said!

[@37Dionysos]

@@honeychurchgipsy6 Seeing RT live is like 100 guitar lessons all at once...

[@1776patric]

Just absolutely amazing, the energy. If you have not seen Richard and his band perform, do not wait. As good as it gets. Kudos to Betty

[@averayugen7802]

The song beginning about 37:00 reminds me of an old Richard and Mimi song called "Dopico". Modal feeling.

[@kashesan]

God, I love Richard Thompson. I always hear a lyric or a riff that just knocks me out.

[@honeychurchgipsy6]

Kathleen Cabot - I know what you mean - that line in Sibella when he sings "Like a myth you rode in from the west", or a million other lines - the man is a genius!!!

[@inspectortrout99]

RIP, Pete Zorn. Such an amazing musician.

[@DavidAndrewsPEC]

+inspectortrout99 Full agreement.

[@robertbattersby5075]

Indeed - one of the greats :-(

[@scottnollen3722]

Zorn was ONE OF A KIND, just like Thompson! The loss of him is a loss to the universe.

[@JS-yj7ow]

Holy hell! Have I been out of touch that long? I hadn’t heard Pete passed. It’s not that long ago I recall chatting with him after a show at the Aladdin theater here in p-town. Heartbreaking.

[@lesliegprice6652]

Just found this , is awesome ❤️👍🌹💕

[@marcellenebiker7179]

just incredible, can't wait to see him again. this band too much!! xxxxx

[@dudorotomy]

As good as it gets. Maybe as good as it can get.

[@danno321s]

Set List: 1. Tear Stained Letter 2. Gethsemane 3. Outside of the Inside 4. Razor Dance 5. Al Bowlly's In Heaven 6. One Door Opens 7. Walking On A Wire 8. Shoot Out The Lights 9. Can't Win 11. Crawl Back (Under My Stone) 12. A Man In Need 13. Jealous Words

[@michaelmoneghan1889]

Alex Tahti Alex! What about #10 1952 Vincent Black Lightning at about 1:00?

[@jonwellman9020]

You read. My mind. RT!

[@IndigoJo]

@@michaelmoneghan1889 It's at 1:04:00.

[@kurttimothy139]

You missed Vincent 52 Lightning

[@hobbes4583]

Thanks.

[@Laceysjam]

The Band: Pennsylvania-born Pete Zorn (guitar, mandolin, sax) has lived in London since the 70s, and his association with Richard Thompson goes back at least 20 years (and he appears on the Old Grey Whistle Test extra). Bassist Rory McFarlane toured with Thompson in the 80s and has played and recorded extensively with fellow RTB alumnus Christine Collister. (He plays bass on the Across A Crowded Room extras.) Texan Earl Harvin (drums and percussion) -the only new hand - heads his own jazz trio, and has worked with a diverse range of rock acts.

[@ellisweiner6405]

+Laceysjam I don't know Harvin but he's great.

[@amherstguitar]

+Laceysjam Interesting. I was at this show and back then, I actually thought it was Danny Thompson on bass. Similar stature, amount of hair, playing upright, etc. Thanks for the info!

[@joehiggs100]

@@amherstguitar Danny's a lot older!

[@IndigoJo]

@@joehiggs100 He also doesn't play electric bass. (Well, he can, and did when in Roy Orbison's band decades ago. But I'm not sure if he's been seen with one since then.) Must say, though I like Rory's electric bass playing (heard to full effect on the Rock City live CD), as a double bassist he's not a patch on Danny.

[@IndigoJo]

Pete Zorn started working with Richard Thompson in 1980, during the recordings of the original version of Shoot Out the Lights (Rafferty's Folly). He played bass on that and the final SOTL album, and saxophone on Hand of Kindness. He was in the tour band for the 1983 tour and then reappeared in the band for the Rumor and Sigh tour in 1991 (again on sax), and was then in the band until his death in 2016. Interestingly he didn't appear on any of Thompson's albums (except Sweet Talker, the soundtrack) until Dream Attic, which was recorded live.

[@honeychurchgipsy6]

Thank you Betty Klose for uploading this magnificent concert by Richard Thompson and band. Not sure how many times I can watch it before It becomes an obsession? Wait a minute I've just decided I don't care!!! PS Am I the only one who thinks Mr T looks exceptionally sexy here? Even that little move he makes with his arm when moving the lead out of the way just after he plugs in is sending me bonkers.

[@honeychurchgipsy6]

Only a few hours left to wait until we are in our seats at the Albert Hall watching Mr T and family/friends celebrate his 70th birthday - just got to drive to London first - lol - last time I was driving to an RT gig (apart from the Sidmouth one in August which doesn't count because we were already nearby) the car broke down - new car - breakdown insurance - I mean to get there at all costs.

[@averayugen7802]

Its a hell of a privilege to watch him live. For me it was in Tarrytown NY, I paid 10 bucks, he still gets rich, most inspiring guitarist I have ever heard in my long life, incredible gift to all who can hear....

[@IDriveAnAudi]

Unbelievable performance! Going to see the man in 3 days! Can not wait.

[@speakertreatz]

I remember him opening with this as well when he played Dublin in 2003, it's the wildest, craziest guitar solo i've ever heard, just gets better and better, HOW does he do it?

[@TheRealFriar]

+Gavin Paisley He's a genius.

[@scottnollen3722]

Don't know how he does it, but he sure gets all those fingers on both hands involved--bloody freaks me out!

[@colmcasey1794]

One of my great pleasures in life was turning my beautiful daughter on to RT. It started in 95 and she still loves him.She was 8 then.

[@colmcasey1794]

Most mortals would save this for an encore but not RT.

[@goodun2974]

@@colmcasey1794 , he does it either way; the "1999 SVT box set" video (viewable on YT) has Tear Stained Letter as the encore. If you liked this video then you'll want to watch that one as well!

[@manthasagittarius1]

Lupo's, holy s***. I come from Providence, though I've been in New York for over thirty years, and I have crystal clear memories of that venue, both fond and distinctly grubby. To be back there again to see THIS artist, what a front end collision of life's epochs. Even in the virtual flesh only. Thank you, KZbin and thank God for RT in our respective old age.

[@petergvanerp]

This was the second Lupo's location (of 3), in the former Peerless Building. It did not feature the somewhat, shall we say, distinctive atmosphere of the original in the Conrad Building (with the turret).

[@gypsyvlinder]

I really love this concert verry much .. .richard is Great his humor...😏 the band to and live every music number i have play it a lot..i would love when the band come play in Rotterdam.🦋💃🙋‍♀️💖🔥💋☯️👍👍

[@grendel_nz]

Pete Zorn !!!! Miss him so much.

[@JStarStar00]

What a valuable guy to have in a band. The dude could play any instrument and add great harmony vocals too. RT knew how to pick great bandmates. "Tear-Stained Letter" is Zorn's co-starring showcase.

[@petergvanerp]

I was here with my son.

[@Skampdog]

Just heard of this (I know, head in the sand). Totally blown away!

[@LindaMewhirter]

Love him so much!

[@dreamwell2020]

109:43. My brother sent this song to me on a mix CD years ago, and I've listened to it many times. Perhaps the finest mandolin playing I know of. And beautiful heft in that right drumstick. I didn't know this show was filmed. Lupo's was the first place I ever experienced sweaty music.

[@inspectortrout99]

Wow. No, really. WOW!

[@petergvanerp]

I was about 6 rows back on the right. The DVD confirms my memory....

[@bird401]

He came to Bloomington IN where I live about seven times in the eighties and nineties. Great concerts.

[@goodun2974]

Note the little drop-in lick from the Beatles " She Said So" at about 4:50 !

[@Lloydskasisal123]

Amazing!

[@nigelsinspirations4160]

RT has the best FOH engineer in the business - well done Simon Tassano; try all the faders before every mix. :)

[@bustedfender]

Pete Zorn, the multi-instrumentalist’s multi- instrumentalist

[@jonwellman9020]

Got that right. Too strong is pete. Hoisting a cup to the blend..fookie treats

[@kashesan]

saw them last night at The Wilbur in Boston. His opening act didn't show so Richard opened (Acoustic set) for the RT Trio ! Thank you for this

[@goodun6081]

my guess is that the opening act that didnt show had a moment of terror along the lines of "we're not worthy"!

[@kayzinti4452]

Setlist with time stamps: 1. Tear Stained Letter 1:00 2. Gethsemane 7:50 3. Outside of the Inside 16:38 4. Razor Dance 24:55 5. Al Bowlly's In Heaven 30:11 6. One Door Opens 37:04 7. Walking On A Wire 42:30 8. Shoot Out The Lights 48:00 9. Can't Win 54:50 10. 1952 Vincent Black Lightning 1:04:15 11. Crawl Back (Under My Stone) 1:09:48 12. A Man In Need 1:19:24 13. Jealous Words 1:23:10

[@CountryconFusion]

Glorious!

[@goodun6081]

I am only 3 songs in so far but I think I can safely say that this is certainly gonna be among the best live Richard Thompson electric-band shows that I've come across on KZbin*, with professional grade sound and video too. Hey, how come there don't seem to be any RT shows with the Clive Gregson/Christine Collister/John Kirkpatrick band on you tube? I saw that iteration of the band several times back in the day, and WOW. Also, for you guitar geeks, is that a Magnatone amp to the right of the drummer? Sure sounds like real pitch shifting vibrato to me...not typical Fender tremolo. * the German RockPalast show is my personal favorite of the electric band shows that I have found on you tube....so far !

[@thegreenman4898]

excellent as always, cheers betty

[@russellharvey6652]

THANK YOU BETTY KLOSE !

[@1776patric]

You are a lucky man, Enjoy!

[@EnosEverything]

Fantastic performance by my favourite singer/songwriter guitarist on the planet.... I've seen Richard three times here in Brisbane and been lucky enough to chat with him at the end of one of the gigs but on every occasion he played acoustic guitar - he's superb on both electric and acoustic but I'd love to see him do a show like this one... Very picky I know but it would be fabulous to hear that electric guitar just ringing... Thanx for the upload Betty.

[@richardmitchell8482]

+EnosEverything I live in Brisbane too - must have been at the same gigs - echo everything you have said

[@EnosEverything]

+Richard Mitchell ...Hello Richard - you must have seen the gig he did with Loudon Wainwright supporting him and later joining him on stage... I'm uncertain as to whether that was my first exposure to R.T. live as I saw a Fairport Convention line up at Olympia ( Rock Proms ) in 1974 and apart from the lovely and much missed Sandy Denny being on stage I can't remember the rest of the line-up which saddens me.

[@IndigoJo]

@@EnosEverything Sandy Denny (piano/vocal), Trevor Lucas (rhythm guitar/vocal), Jerry Donahue (lead guitar), Dave Swarbrick (fiddle/vocal), Dave Pegg (bass), either Dave Mattacks or Bruce Rowlands (drums).

[@EnosEverything]

@@IndigoJo Thankyou Matthew - it seems then that the first time I saw Richard was here in Brisbane... That Olympia gig years ago was quite lovely but I was really pissed off because Roy Harper failed to show - I can still remember one of the promoters pleading with Roy to come back because he'd taken the money and fled... It wasn't the best organised gig I ever attended and I've been to hundreds before and afterwards.. My memory is a little dim with this outing but I believe I saw Kevin Ayers and his crew.. Those were the days but they recede more and more as I scoot towards 70 yrs old.

[@boogie02130]

Also Desmond Dekker's Israelites during Crawl Back!

[@honeychurchgipsy6]

Not to mention Top Rankin!!

[@goodun6081]

Love the little riff from "Buckaroo" that Thompson works in at about 5:00...

[@goodun6081]

....and the quote from Peter and the Wolf during Crawl Back!

[@fwalters4045]

Isn't that riff from The Beatles' 'I Feel Fine'?

[@fwalters4045]

At 5.00

[@honeychurchgipsy6]

Fred Walters - definitely Beatles - not sure which tune though - very much suspect you are right with 'I Feel Fine' also I think the other riff that good'un is talking of is from Peter Gunn?

[@honeychurchgipsy6]

correction it is both - at approx 1:29 - it morphs into the theme from Peter & the Wolf - genius!

[@seanbuckley1553]

He is coming to Lowell tomorrow night. I think I will just go myself

[@billkonet8510]

great mandolin on shoot out the lights

[@bobjones7283]

I was at the show. Can't Win was seismic.

[@joehiggs100]

Ha - a different Bob Jones! I saw them in Manchester UK. Cheers!

[@stevem4375]

This was 7/23/2003 Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel: Tear Stained Letter Gethsemane Outside of the Inside Razor Dance Al Bowlly's In Heaven One Door Opens Walking On A Wire Shoot Out The Lights Can't Win 1952 Vincent Black Lightning Crawl Back (Under My Stone) A Man In Need

[@whitetigress7448]

In response to the post from the lady in Providence. I live in Kansas, so this is a joke from a friend. "Live in Providence? Is that possible?" Yes. In Providence as in Larry, Kansas. We look forward to RT; he sustains us. Lately It's like a visit from the Dalai Llama or the Pope. We miss you, Man. Come back and stay at the Eldridge Hotel in Larry, KS and play at the joint across the street. (The bed is soft, the food is good, and the love is real.)

[@robertarthur887]

Oh god

[@daniels1975]

Wonderful version of Gethsemane.

[@aztiff]

RT at the height of his powers with the great Zorn.

[@peterottes6900]

I would love to see RT and Jeff Beck on stage together.. I think that could be an interesting match up.. They seem to share the same roots... Wishful thinking I guess..

[@joehiggs100]

Jeff Beck is a good guitarist but far too much of an arrogant egomaniac to share a stage with Mr Thompson who is modest, co-operative and is a far better player in my humble opinion...

[@peterottes6900]

@@joehiggs100 Well not sure if you're correct in your assumption that one is better then the other. And from everything I've seen Beck can be a very gracious performer. I've seen both play. RT I've seen copious amounts of time and he has shared the stage with many performers. And they seem to both have an interest in skiffle. And both are very adept at thinking on their feet for changes... But I appreciate your comment..

[@nightsketcher]

1:23:00 Jealous Words!!!

[@kolloduke3341]

Song list ? anyone ...

[@lorimiller6382]

Yes, elsewhere in the comments.

[@dreamwell2020]

This here is an embarrassment of riches. If you're pressed for time, though, you might want to check in at 109:44.

[@sullivan2339]

@1:00- damn the drummer just should have Stopped-

[@MissChrissyM1]

Richard, you might just very well be the worlds finest guitarist. Joe Bonamassa, Gary Moore, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai are some that come to mind. Your voice is second to none. God you move me. Please come back to Santa Cruz

[@paulburgess8909]

He's the greatest triple-threat the world has ever known. I'd adore him if he could only play guitar that way, only write songs that way, or only sing that way, but it's almost absurd for one person to have written so many incredible songs, have such an expressive voice, and be a guitar talent on a level that is hard to comprehend or even describe.

[@dreamwell2020]

Set List: 1. Tear Stained Letter 2. Gethsemane 3. Outside of the Inside 4. Razor Dance 5. Al Bowlly's In Heaven 6. One Door Opens 7. Walking On A Wire 8. Shoot Out The Lights 9. Can't Win 11. Crawl Back (Under My Stone) 12. A Man In Need 13. Jealous Words