Richard Thompson - Meet on the ledge

[@Pierre-de-Standing]

I think this was better than his 75th. What an amazing bunch of friends and musicians he has with him!

[@OldSusannah1]

Here I am 3 years later, recalling how excellent this was. About to share this link with one of my oldest and bestest friends. x

[@xenahodson7835]

the greatest songwriter and guitar player ever-Xena Hodson

[@ilovemyc2]

My absolute favourite song ever. It sends shivers down my spine every time we sing it at Cropredy! Happy birthday you legend xxx

[@sybilleh.4952]

[@OldSusannah1]

Just watching this post the beautiful online funeral service for Marc Ellington; we will meet on the ledge. x

[@g.pmoore4293]

A wonderful song that gave me courage when I had to go for a heart operation and was rather scared ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤♥️

[@evandean3944]

Yes thank you fretlessdude! So sweet how Jack (at least I think that was him, longest hair in the family) came out and kicked off a good "Happy Birthday To You" for his dad at the end.

[@fretlessdude]

Jack did a great job as presenter. A fantastic evening with 3 hours of some of the best music I lnow

[@Finbarheerlen]

What a bunch of amazing musicians!!!

[@grendel_nz]

Rushed, knackered voices. But i bet the atmosphere was great. Shame i couldn't get a ticket, but great to see this here. Thank you :)

[@barbaraneill9620]

What a privilege to have been there. Thank you for sharing the video so I can relive it!

[@TheManOnTheRail]

Awesome night. Loved Hug You Like A Mountain with Teddy & Eliza.

[@floydianistforever7607]

Gilmour really shines ❤❤❤❤

[@whoopieman]

Everyone shined... no exceptions!

[@markkatz8977]

@@whoopieman Gilmour is the best!

[@whoopieman]

A great privilege to have been present at this beautiful event.

[@lunacatfish]

Lyrics: "Meet On The Ledge" We used to say "There'd come the day we'd all be making songs Or finding better words" These ideas never lasted long The way is up along the road, the air is growing thin Too many friends who tried, blown off this mountain with the wind Meet on the ledge, we're going to meet on the ledge When my time is up, I'm going to see all my friends Meet on the ledge, we're going to meet on the ledge If you really mean it, it all comes around again Yet now I see, I'm all alone, but that's the only way to be You'll have your chance again, then you can do the work for me Meet on the ledge, we're going to meet on the ledge When my time is up, I'm going to see all my friends Meet on the ledge, we're going to meet on the ledge If you really mean it, it all comes around again Meet on the ledge, we're going to meet on the ledge When my time is up, I'm going to see all my friends Meet on the ledge, we're going to meet on the ledge If you really mean it, it all comes around again Source: LyricFind Songwriters: Richard John Thompson Meet On The Ledge lyrics © BMG Rights Management

[@1530peterfoster]

Great show thanks so much the Thompson family and friends.

[@Almanzajj]

Thanks for the movie!

[@AndrewJLeslie]

Happy Birthday Richard!

[@barbaravonschlegell8355]

Interview before the show, RT, “I don’t like being the centre of attention, strange as it sounds,” he insists. “I just want to have a few friends over.”

[@andygreet7201]

Legend

[@elissasara1615]

Thank for this !!! Such a Beautiful show.( I missed Beeswing though )

[@fretlessdude]

So you missed the start of the second part😒 Hope somebody will post it

[@honeychurchgipsy6]

@@fretlessdude - I almost missed it too because I didn't know that the Albert Hall doesn't give out announcements, as a lot of theatres do, telling the audience to take their seats. Luckily I realised the bar was empty and came in about half way through Beeswing. Thanks for posting this - let's hope someone posts the Spinal Tap/Judith Owens song (apparently she's Harry Shearer's wife!!!)

[@spooley1959]

Terrific - thank you!

[@hansmoser989]

Sing now, before we´re on the false way. h.m.

[@chrisparkin9947]

Thanks for putting this up You didn't get footage of the tunes he did with Alistair Anderson, did you?

[@fretlessdude]

Sadly no. I only recorded this videp

[@legrandmaitre7112]

Anybody fancy doing a "who is who" from left to right? Is that really Dave Gilmour?

[@fretlessdude]

legrandmaitre yes it's David Gilmour. Will try to put names on later.

[@fretlessdude]

Let's start with the frontline. It's difficult because they move around, but my shoot is Zak Hobbs, Gilmour, Richard,?, Teddy, Kami, James Walbourne, Linda, Simon Nicols, Olivia Chaney, Alistair Anderson, (Taras Prodaniuk behind with hat), Loudon Wainwright, Dave Pegg, Ashley Hutchings, Blair Dunlop, Bob Mould, Danny Thompson, Judith Owen(?), Eliza Carthy. Michael Jerome Moore on drums and Dave Mattacks on percusión. Back row from the left. Hugh Cornwell,?, Kate Rusby,?, Derek Smalls, Zara Phillips Martin Carthy, Jake Thompson, Maddy Prior. Christine Collister and Marry Waterson is there too some where.

[@honeychurchgipsy6]

@@fretlessdude I can fill in some blanks for you: Olivia Chaney and Zak Hobb's mum Maimuna (Richard and Linda's first child - apologies for awful spelling) together next to Linda, and Zara Phillips at the back.

[@diggers7169]

fretlessdude the chap to Richard’s left is Marc Ellington

[@chrisandersen5635]

Michael Jerome I believe.

[@bubasmys]

Hasn't Gilmour sold all his gear to charity? Must have hidden one more left in the trunk.