So Surprising!..| FIRST TIME HEARING Robin Trower - Bridge Of Sighs Reaction

So Surprising!..| FIRST TIME HEARING Robin Trower - Bridge Of Sighs Reaction
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[@salishseaartsfoundation]

Robin Trower is a genius, but vocalist James Dewar is on an equal footing with his own genius. In my opinion (and many, many others') Jimmy Dewar was the finest blue-eyed soul/white blues singer in British history. Rest In Power Jimmy!

[@StinkFingerr]

From Scotland, wasn't He? I thought He was terrific too.

[@michaeldeliberate8251]

a vocal God

[@stevemccuish7628]

I love being a scot BonScott another one Alex Harvey,don't test how we can sing ...

[@IisDeeps]

Trower's is a genius. Side note: You guys did a reaction to Whiter Shade of Pale a while back. Trower was a member of Procol Harum before he formed this power trio.

[@wagstaff6135]

Trower was gone by the time of Whiter Shade of Pale (as you probably knoww), but I'll bring up another more distant connection... when Jordan recently asked for songs with more cowbell (!) I suggested Procol Harum's "Whiskey Train". Which has so much cowbelll it's overwhelming. BUT also is some of the most burning Trower of anything he did with Procol Harum. So I'm using your comment as an excuse to bring it up again!

[@gerhardbraatz6305]

@@wagstaff6135 By all means, do!

[@wagstaff6135]

@@gerhardbraatz6305 Thank you sir... I kinda just did!

[@allensnyder6233]

Day of the eagle is another classic

[@johncampbell756]

@@wagstaff6135 Trower joined immediately after the original version of Whiter Shade of Pale was recorded and released, but had been gone for decades before the live version everyone reacts to. So you were either right or wrong, I just don't know which version you were referring to. Also, good suggestion.

[@jazluvr99]

Bridge of Sighs is one of the 10 greatest rock albums of all time. There's not a single bad or throw away song on the entire thing. Largely overlooked and definitely underrated.

[@user-ri1zt5dt7j]

Top 3 bro

[@TailspinTommy]

One of the very best pothead albums ever. The whole thing is fantastic. The fool and me is Fantastic

[@irmarocha7809]

Purple micro dot! 💜

[@MissAstorDancer]

@@irmarocha7809 Oh, Yeah!

[@danb.6294]

Who you calling a pot head. LOL. Little bit of Sympathy is another great song

[@conniecissel8553]

Definitely some purple microdot on a Saturday night I just play the album on repeat all night long. The good old days

[@cynthiaratermann3286]

A little reminiscing

[@BoomerMcBoom]

YES ! ! ! That's James Dewar (RIP) On bass & vocals. "Bridge of Sighs" is one of my desert island albums. Start to Finish - one of the best! Classic - Iconic - Unique ENJOY ! ! !

[@barrycohen311]

Thank you for pointing that out. Beat me to it. Dewar is the most overlooked and unknown rock vocalist out there. It's freakin' criminal. He sounds a lot like Paul Rogers but next level soulful. And Rogers himself was super soulful.

[@edmason9359]

I agree every song on the Bridge Of Sighs album is great. I don't have to tell you which one to do next, just pick one.

[@razorsharpe3371]

Definitely a desert isle keeper. Flawless! Jimmy Dewar never got the credit he deserved as one of the best rock vocalists ever.

[@BlazinRiver1]

@@barrycohen311 that is so true, and saying a lot for Dewar. Getty Lee is awesome but I think Dewar could hold his own even against Lee.

[@rigelmoon9030]

@@razorsharpe3371 Dewar had to do the vocals cuz Trower was too busy with all his facial movements.

[@jporcel100]

If you liked this, you'll love Robin Trower's "Too Rolling Stoned."

[@James-vh9go]

Too Rolling Stoned is the best song on the album of best songs. The outro guitar work is worth the ticket alone.

[@allensnyder6233]

Yes that outro with that tempo change !

[@irmarocha7809]

Got that right! Great song for a house party! 😜

[@jackforness1972]

Absolutely great song!!

[@CANDOKNOWHOW]

That’s exactly the song I came down into the comments to request.. also, “Little Bit Of Sympathy” would be a good follow up to “Too Rolling Stoned”. Rob is gonna be BLOWN AWAY once he gets around to hearing that!

[@arizrich]

When this came out in '74 Jimi had already been gone for a few years, and SRV was still several years away, but here was Robin Trower filling that Guitar God gap. You guys get it, when the guitar sings, close your eyes and let the music take you away! Peace!

[@cathyPlatt-kd9iy]

Ty for mentioning SRV...OH I MISS HIM!!!I SAW HIM IN AMARILLO AT TEXAS MOON PALACE W GEORGE THOROGOOD...(MISSPELLED SORRY IF SO)

[@Tessmage_Tessera]

THAT is what a Stratocaster was made for.

[@user-dh6bj2me5p]

Except Trower bends it into a knot by the time he's over and done.

[@randyhochstein8455]

Kudos to you guys for selecting Robin Trower for a reaction. He’s a superb guitarist, and Bridge Of Sighs is his best known song. Absolutely love it. ❤️✌🏼😎

[@wagstaff6135]

To us old folks, it's weird you happened to hear SRV first.... Trower was well established before SRV came on the scene. You should do "For Earth Below" -- it's instrumental, but another absolutely exquisite, slow griding magic spell of guitar. Others have suggested "Too Rolling Stoned" and "Day of The Eagle" -- show you a more lit side, if you'd rather. Can't go wrong with any of the suggestions in these comments.

[@VinE83656]

For Earth Below has lyrics. It's not an instrumental but I agree it's another great song.

[@wagstaff6135]

@@VinE83656 Good catch, yes it does, sorry.

[@VinE83656]

@@wagstaff6135 I had to check, because when you said it was an instrumental I suddenly doubted myself so I had to play it to make sure it had lyrics.

[@wagstaff6135]

@@VinE83656 Well done. I knew as soon as you said, LOL. But I was thinking of the slow-grind instrumental sections (Like with Bridge of Sighs, also not instrumental, LOL) and just typing semi-consciously I guess!

[@stevenredmond7455]

How about Gary Moore?

[@charlielightfoot7006]

Robin "Trower Power" is so underrated even though he's still cranking hard today in his 70s. He doesn't sing on this album except for some backing vocals; the heavy lifting was his bassist, James Dewar (RIP). His catalog is large and excellent, so be sure to go back to it often.

[@iplaybass6690]

Bassists are excellent at heavy lifting...

[@charlielightfoot7006]

@@iplaybass6690 The heaviest, of course. 😏

[@KayeWhye]

This entire album is a MUST have for any serious fan of bluesy rock. Another guitar God I think y'all would enjoy is Jeff Beck. "Freeway Jam" and "She's A Woman" are good places to start with Beck.

[@cathyPlatt-kd9iy]

Beck,Bogart,Appice.... superstition....perryton ,tx I'm 15

[@cometogether999]

Love, Love, Love James DeWar's vocals on their music. So deep and soulful.

[@alansmith7626]

that voice and Trower is Trower to me....Dewar was so perfect for Trower

[@CANDOKNOWHOW]

An awesome voice.. he’s got that grit and soul down pat, without having to reach up into higher falsettos either.

[@micko11154]

Robin Trower - Guitar, James Dewar (RiP) - Bass and Vocals, Reg Isidore - Drums. A classic, the whole album, pick a song, any song! Every song is a killer! Cheers!

[@williamtaube1411]

Was never really a commercial success but those who were really into music knew all about Robin Trower. Amazing that such music came from a trio. Put me down for Day of the Eagle for another side of experiencing Robin Trower.

[@jasonremy1627]

"Too Rolling Stoned" is another must-do Robin Trower Band song.

[@CANDOKNOWHOW]

I think that song would definitely Lock em in if they gave it a spin!

[@gkiferonhs]

The Bridge of Sighs crosses a canal in Venice. It connects the building where the trials were held to the prison building and was named for the sighs of the prisoners seeing their last view of Venice from the bridge.

[@larryg7126]

True, they would never see the sky again, would die in a cell. Half way across they would stop to look out the small opening which why the wind sound is in the recording. Saw this performed in concert in NYC, Robin & his band were outrageous.

[@davidgoza5620]

Which gives the lyrics a whole new feeling.

[@michaeldubya]

The carvings on the bridge depicts death. Was there on leave in 1983. The tribunal area has multiple instruments of torture. It’s damp to your core. Truly has the aura of despair.

[@1j007zm]

OMG! great reaction! so that means you must do one on "Too Rollin stoned" or "Day of the eagle" Robin Trower is one of my favorite guitarist and a little under rated, I think you'll enjoy his music. Peace!

[@CANDOKNOWHOW]

Yes!! “Too Rolling Stoned” will rock their socks off, guaranteed! Same for “Day of The Eagle” and “Little Bit of Sympathy”.

[@cheryllicata4198]

73 yrs old and I still listen to Robin Trower. So glad to see your awakening

[@GregJacobs]

I'm 65yo ....still listening. There was a lot of great music that came out in '74 that has stood the test of time.

[@armadillotoe]

The entire Bridge of Sighs album was fantastic. We used to call this narcotic music because it made us feel like our head rolled off our shoulders and across the floor.

[@irmarocha7809]

It did!

[@nancy9478]

Stoner tunes, righr up there with Floyd.

[@swamihuman9395]

Trower is so soulful! Have seen him live, twice: mesmerizing. Master of the note: can bend/milk a single note for all it's worth :) Definitely in the SRV/Hendrix/etc. blues rock vein. Lots more great songs by Trower. "Trower Live" is a must. Enjoy...

[@taradevine6026]

I've seen him several times, too. I even went by myself once and had the best time! Got his autograph last time. Totally geeked out. 😁

[@m.vondrake5534]

More guitar out of every note...

[@RM-ks8pp]

The whole album is killer. A must listen to...

[@mygaylefriend]

THE ULTIMATE "Gettin' High" song. Trower is a legend. I gotta niece named after his song "Caroline".

[@rickyfayehansen5530]

Robin Trower album Bridge of Sighs need to listen to every song the whole album is fantastic

[@joshuaherndon7380]

Glad you finally got to Robin Trower. You picked one of the best songs in his considerable catalog. And the awesome vocals of James Dewar (Bass player) complimented Robins guitar beyond compare. You really liked the vibe of this tune. Now dig up Stevie Ray Vaughan's 'Riviera Paradise'. It's this vibe plus ten.

[@derwoodbowen5954]

I am a huge Trower fan. Was lucky enough to see them live. That whole album is really good. If you want to try some other Trower, For Earth Below, Somebody's Calling, Road to Freedom, Long Misty Days. He has a lot of really cool songs. If you want more up tempo, try Messin the Blues or Too Rolling Stoned.

[@lizetteolsen3218]

Have seen them live many times as well. Long Misty Days and Daydream are 2 of my favs. Playing in smaller venues--much more visceral experience as well. Jimmy Dewar's voice--oh, my.

[@oldmanghost219]

The Swing Auditorium in San Bernardino was not a big place. That's were I went to most of the concerts for 4 years. Robin Trower was there all 4 years. Trower was the 1st concert I ever went to. The opening act was a band we didn't know and only a few others did. That band was Fleetwood Mac. Little did we know that they were about to become huge.

[@BlazinRiver1]

I saw him back in the day with Point Blank...$6 for a ticket.

[@CANDOKNOWHOW]

It’s completely badass y’all saw em live. I was just a small hippy Hendrix fan kid in the 70’s and I didn’t know his name, but was one of my favorites when all the older heads would play his jams. Everyone had badass muscle cars and Harleys, and everywhere I went it smelled like weed. All the girls who babysat me had feathered hair and blue eyeshadow and were really into Heart and Fleetwood Mac. I was the kid who was watching Kung Fu, The HULK, and The Six Million Dollar Man and I loved KISS and all the heavy jams I knew.. raised on Beatles and Stones. I had to be quiet.. cause all the older heads would clown me if I talked too much. But I was takin’ notes.. and shit was intense, but our parents didn’t have a clue. I was cool though, I never told em nothing, cause I was running my own game and sneaking weed from my big brothers stash.. but not enough he could notice. I saw a cool ass biker couple come into the little burger place at the lake on a summer day in about ‘78. They drank a bunch of beer and jammed the jukebox.. they even drunk-danced together to Rossington-Collins “Don’t Misunderstand Me”.. and I had a feeling she was gonna get pregnant tonight for sure. I just knew it.. I could tell.

[@CANDOKNOWHOW]

I’m listening to all these songs now that Denwood listed.. I gotta get some more Trower on vinyl, cause my daughter really digs em. All these songs are badass! He gets a really mello groove going, it’s hypnotic. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that even though I never got to see Robin Trower live, I was lucky enough to see SRV at a Blues Fest in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I was pretty drunk and we had some really good hash before the show, then we got up front row cause we were there really early and I think SRV only had his first single getting airplay at the time, so nobody really knew who he was yet, except my buddy who had caught him in Texas the year before. It an amazing show, and I feel totally lucky for having been there.

[@billyobong4469]

This whole album is a guitar lover's wet dream. Plus, the vocals of Jimmy Dewar (R. I. P.), the best vocalist ever!

[@Star_R666]

I looked up what Robin said about this song and love it even more now.... This was inspired by the famous Ponte de Sospiri bridge in Venice, also known as the "Bridge of Sighs." The bridge got its name in the 17th century, when prisoners who passed through it on their way to the prison cells on the other side would most likely see the beautiful sight of the lagoon and the island of San Giorgio and freedom for the last time. Trower explained: "The funny thing about the title song is that I had the opening guitar riff for about six months before I could come up with the turnaround section. I loved that opening lick so much. I was determined to make the second half just as perfect. So I waited and waited... and then it came to me. The band played it for the first time at Winterland in San Francisco and we received something like a 10 minute standing ovation. It obviously had magic."

[@cometogether999]

Big props for digging into some Robin Trower. You are correct Amber, there is a Bridge of Sighs in Italy.

[@allendesalme197]

Robin Trower - an underrated but great guitarist! A good choice! Robin, like Jeff Beck, would play in with various artists to provide his guitar sound.

[@juliapernicka2698]

LOVE Robin Trower. The whole album is great. When I was young I would turn off the lights, burn some candles, have a drink, and just chill out listening to him.

[@phoenixmichaels]

Robin came after Jimi but established himself before SRV. Robin is also a blues based player, but way more psychedelic. Voted guitarist of the year 1974. "Day of the Eagle" and "Too Rolling Stoned"... ya gotta do it.

[@hilarywilliams1909]

Want more by him? Try "Too Rolling Stoned".

[@alholland8471]

I've made it a habit now taking a little time after work and watching your videos. It's a time to forget what's going on around our country today,and just having fun watching you react to music that i grew up with. Being born in 1960 I've had the opportunity to enjoy all these songs over the decades. Keep doing what your doing so ppl.my age can reminisce as you discover.

[@KellyBergerDeusVult]

One hundred years from now people will be listening to this song. The horse album is fantastic, but this song is utterly timeless. It is the perfect groove.

[@romeoalphafoxtrot9517]

I was lucky enough to see him live at the House of Blues in San Diego. He was well into his 70's if not older and he could still bring it HARD! Guy is amazing!

[@irmarocha7809]

Saw in San Francisco at Winterland? I was 15; in my 40s saw at Konocti Harbor; blew us away! I still.play this album and I'm 62 now! 😛👍

[@caseymoe816]

Yes, Robin’s got that mix of SRV and David Gilmore (of Pink Floyd) running through his veins. So bluesy. So dreamy. So good!

[@matthewdrake4385]

That's the sounds I was picking up on. If Stevie fronted Pink Floyd.

[@andyo3689]

Actually Robin predates SRV by over a decade and Gilmour has cited Trower as an influence. Robin’s work with Procol Harem is much more than Whiter Shade of Pale. Whiskey Train and Broken Barricades for example. Hendrix was a fan of Trower’s playing.

[@andyo3689]

@Lady Liberty 4 as I said too. However all of these guys... SRV, Jimi, Robin and Gilmore channeled and stood on the shoulders of Albert King.

[@kperry2504]

I remember the very first time we ever heard Robin Trower. We were driving down the street, & this song came on the radio. We were in SHOCK! lol Having missed his name, we truly thought this was a long lost Jimi Hendrex song perhaps, being released after he had passed just 4 years earlier! This is the BEST ALBUM! Truly, you HAVE to listen to really upbeat rock songs on this album. "The Fool & Me" "Day Of The Eagle" "Little Bit of Sympathy" you will LOVE them :)

[@arizrich]

I thought the exact same thing the first I heard him too.

[@kperry2504]

@@arizrich I know, it was wild! He sounded so much like Hendrix! lol :)

[@CANDOKNOWHOW]

“Little Bit Of Sympathy” is one of my favorite jams by Robin Trower.. along with “Too Rolling Stoned” and “Caledonia”.

[@sec2112]

One of my favorite albums. I picture drooping guitar strings when I hear this song. Little Bit of Sympathy is my favorite track from this album. More of a straightforward rock track.

[@fusionfan6883]

Back in the 70s Robin was packing stadiums! He is often unfairly compared with Hendrix, and whilst he sure owes a debt to the great man, Robin was significantly different in many respects and certainly had his own style. Finally, Robin is considered to have one of the all time great sounds, just like butter!

[@flamencoprof]

He's not about riffs, he's about tone and atmosphere. And pretty good at both!

[@rmac8008]

Robin was the guitarist in Procol Harum

[@heronpage3883]

And now you have to react to Robin Trower Too Rlling Stoned. Completely different beat with brilliant guitar playing and drums and then it segues into an impromtu jam. Legendary.

[@jamesjohnson-vj6uu]

Killer jam! Amber said, "I could get lost in that guitar." Exactly! I was privileged to see this line-up perform this in '74. An all time favorite, great job, Rob & Amber.

[@Keith_KC8TCQ]

Robin Trower musical genius

[@chriso6719]

He started with Procol Harem, then went on the form the Robin Trower Band. Thought it got blocked at first, glad to see it was just taken down for editing.

[@nancymartineau-bauman6018]

Love, love, love Robin Trower! Seen him live a few times and he was sooo good live. Really puts on a great show. I love blues, and he is so good at it. I was working a conference up at Lake Tahoe, Nevada and had my niece come stay with me. Went to dinner at a casino restaurant and met some guys. I guess they didn't realize I was a lot older. One kept wanting me to go party with him. Said we couldn't had to work the next morning. Got a message from the front desk that he left us two tickets to a Blues Festival that was happening in Tahoe. He also sent us a Limo to pick us up and bring us back. Robin Trower was was the headliner. She had never heard of him, but was so happy to experience him live.

[@irmarocha7809]

LOVING THIS SINCE HIGH SCHOOL! I'm 62 now and this is one of my favorite songs, Albums ever! Love To Rolling Stoned too! Been a long time crossing bridge of sighs; brings back some awesome memories! 👌💜

[@nelsonx5326]

This song is heavy. Light as a feather, heavy as lead.

[@dagrizz-ek4ih]

This one my favorite songs and artist. This song and maybe Allman Bros "Whipping Post" let me feel past pain with the hope of better times! Thanks for sharing you two and stay happy!!

[@joesiano21]

I got to see Robin Trower in 1974. It was an incredible concert. He is a great guitarist with a soulful voice. I really enjoyed the show.

[@testticklehead]

Congratulations! You just listened to one of the greatest yet most underrated bands of all time. The guitar, the vocals, the bass is absolutely incredible. The whole album is absolutely incredible and will put any music lover's body and mind into a state of absolute serenity. Trower is well known throughout the old school guitarist community as one of the true legends.

[@RobertSmith-xg5md]

Yes Trower!!! You MUST listen to the entire Bridge of Sighs album you won't be disappointed. For Amber to get lost & sway listen to In This Place from the same album. Thanks for making my day!

[@edallen3662]

This song is a trip if you're not high it will make you feel like you are amazing piece of music you got three guitarist with the same stylings Jimi Hendrix Robin Trower & S RV

[@michaelball7488]

Robin Trower has been a fave since the mid 70's.I first saw him at the S.M. Civic and to this day is still playing shows he's near 80yrs old and plays just as clean and truthfully better than ever....next song In this Place is as beautiful...get on KZbin and see his live shows....good to see people love the blues!!!!

[@j.w.3345]

Robin Trower is now 78 and still playing. I saw him in 1975 in Boston. Very under rated guitarist.

[@nelsonx5326]

Haha, you guys were power grooving! Hahaha, your girl looks stoned on marshmallow angel wings! This is great. I need to do a bong hit and blast this song, parked at a beach, the gliding in to the music, the moon melted on one side being sexed clawed by clouds of cotton candy. (How was my Tom Waits imitation?)

[@suhey34]

Great reaction, if you continue on with Robin Trower then "Day of the Eagle" is a must

[@williamwallace5857]

Saw Robin Trower live at the Glasgow Apollo in February 1980, which was a homecoming for bassist and vocalist Jimmy Dewar.

[@winstonsmith8441]

One of my all time favorite albums. There is a Bridge of Sighs in Venice that connects the palace where trials took place to the prison. It was supposedly given that name because the condemned (you left that prison in a box) were said to sigh at their last view of the world.

[@mvellis3863]

One of rock's all time classic albums. Robin Trower is a master of tone and vibrato, one of the all time great guitarists. James Dewar (bass and vocals) was highly underrated, he was (R.I.P.) one of the best blues/rock lead singers. Highly suggest you do "Too Rolling Stoned" off this same album.

[@johncagnettajr344]

THE FOOL AND ME or TOO ROLLING STONED are to perfect guitar bangers from Robin.

[@countryboyb2506]

I saw Robin Trower In Chicago at Park West back in 1982. I sat 2 tables away from the stage. I was so amazed . So smooth on the guitar A concert I will always remember

[@tommypauly3249]

The whole album is off the charts!! Saw the band back in the day! BEYOND AWESOME!! You guys have graduated to real blues!! YAY!!!😉👍

[@davidcohen4536]

You need to hear the almost 10 minute version of this song at Rockpalast . It’s Robin Trower’s best live performance and one of the greatest live performances ever.

[@maxplank9686]

That's Trow-er, like trau-wer, and James Dewar [ Dyoo-wer] had one of the most powerful and soulful deliveries of any vocalist ever. Heard this the first time as a teenager; on a big stereo in a quiet room, no distractions --- and I think I left my body for awhile :} These men were like Rock Shamans.

[@marilynanderson9377]

Robin Trowers album, Twice Removed From Yesterday is my all time favorite! Spellbound is an awesome song!

[@rhondaharmon724]

Love him. Fabulous voice and guitar player.

[@JustMe-vk4fn]

The first few notes brought back a flood of memories of the first time my friends and I listened to this album side to side, front to back. Thanks to whoever requested this.

[@NathanThurberMusic]

The whole album is great.

[@sarahmcdowell6618]

Thomas Cole was an American master known for painting landscapes; Robin Trower is a Brit blues master that paints soundscapes. With a Fender Strat.

[@cindyanthony7947]

NEVER EVER, IN MY WILDEST DREAMS, WOULD I HAVE GUESSED THAT ANY REACTOR WOULD DO ROBIN TROWER, BRIDGE OF SIGHS...Excellent followers you have...🤘

[@charlesmeares4636]

One of my all time favorite albums! Certainly one of the most popular blues rock albums ever. I recommend you listen to "Too Rolling Stoned" from this same album. BTW The vocals are by the late great bassist James Dewar.

[@Kimberrann]

Welcome back to the 70s ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TT-js4jn]

That's what you call really rich soul! Tranced a whole generation and we loved it

[@timmotherway9892]

I grew up listening to Robin Trower, Sweet, Nazerith, and so many other GREAT 70'S BANDS. Music was GREAT in the 70's!!!

[@seerofallthatisobvious1316]

Check out Trower's "Too Rolling Stoned" for a rock/blues sound and "In This Place" for a more mello/trippy vibe.

[@artomatt]

In answer to your question of pronunciation, I've always heard Trower pronounced like it rhymes with power.

[@jeancoughlin5490]

You pronounced it right and The Bridge of Signs is in Venice, Italy. I believe it was the walk you took on the way to prison.

[@williamjclinton1]

I am so glad you discovered longtime underrated guitar icon Robin Trower . His collaboration with the lat great James Dewar on vocals/bass soulful singing and deep lyrics on the first Trower albums are a treasure . Your reactions are genuine and entertaining and suprisingly eclectic keep up the diversity and open mindedness

[@LarryWilliams-ln7mf]

All reps are spot on, if you grew up in the 70, s no album collection was complete without this. The kind of album you could just put on lay back, and light up,every song is good,

[@jhamptonjr]

I saw Robin in a small venue in 1986 - 1988 in San Jose CA, a place called the Cabaret Club. My wife and I sat in the front row having a few drinks (after having a little smoke in the parking lot) and wondering if it was going to be as good as he was in the 70s. We had absolutely nothing to worry about! He opened with Day Of The Eagle, and then the next 2 hours are a blur. He played literally everything the crowd asked for and then some. And, it was LOUD! I like it loud! But being less than 10 feet from Robin's amplifier was just incredible, the sounds he made in that small environment! I can still hear the ringing in my ears after that concert. He played there 3 times between 86 and 88 and we never missed a show. Still listening to him today! #Peace!

[@lizetteolsen3218]

LOVE Robin Trower--get to see him live with nearly every tour since the 70s. Check out Long Misty days--song and album. Daydream is another beauty. Jimmy Dewar's voice--so soulful.

[@kevinsmith4429]

Saw his first gig with this band in the U.S. at Winterland in 74(?) In San Francisco. They were the opening act! We literally walked right up to the stage & leaned on it about 15 minutes before showtime. I was definitely blown away at what I saw. Jimi was back in a white man's body. Not one bad song on that whole first album.🤠

[@branon6565]

When I was a kid in the 80's, I always knew when my Uncle was comin to visit us because this song was blaring out from the open windows of his blue metallic pumped up '67 Mustang GT....I haven't heard this tune in years, very cool that you're reacting to it....

[@barbaramiller2279]

I get so happy when I see you guys listening to things that I have loved for almost 50 years now. :)

[@tomswenson4447]

Not as commonly mentioned, but one of my favorites is Bluebird off of "In City Dreams". Other favorites of mine are Caledonia, Too Rolling Stoned, and Day of the Eagle to just name a few.

[@michaelmacdermott6340]

Trower (like tower with an added "r") is the bomb! Even though he is his own self, he is like mixing Pink Floyd with SRV and some Joe Cocker IMO. You were Spot On bro! Keep checking out more of all the above mentioned!

[@irmarocha7809]

How about some Led Zeppelin; DAZED AND CONFUSED! TRIPY!

[@dannynairne7934]

I first heard this in the sixties. I didn’t realise that Robin didn’t sing until much later. Then I saw him live in early 2000’s and was blown away. Another Brit great guitarist.

[@timtravasos2742]

There is no other reaction possible! Awesome. That man (Robin Trower) knows the blues feeling.

[@brianbrown3328]

Saw him headlining a gig in with Montrose and Head East in '76 or thereabouts.

[@taradevine6026]

Omg. So jealous. What an amazing lineup.

[@jangle4246]

Yeah, there's a Bridge of Sighs (Ponte de i sospiri) in Venice, Italy. There's also a Bridge of Sighs in Oxford University, Oxford, England. Both have appeared in a lot of movies and TV shows.

[@jameskearney4100]

Been to the one in Venice. I crossed it. Back in the old days, if you crossed it, it was for the last time. Because you were being executed! That is why it was called the Bridge of Sighs. That is what we were told anyway.

[@epluribusunum1460]

The Bridge of Sighs is in Venice, Italy, and it is the small enclosed bridge that condemned prisoners walked over, to their execution. Look it up to see the picture, and think about “been a long time crossing the bridge of sighs”. I love to see you two discover the music that has meant so much to me.

[@nancy9478]

This song takes me back to 74. Good times, great music, great freinds.

[@dathang]

Yes, there is a bridge of sighs in Venice.

[@rosshartley5807]

There's tons of great guitar work by Trower, and he always had his great bass player James DeWar's singing his ass off. A killer rabbit hole of soul and blues!!!

[@deg050607]

So cool that you are listening to this great song.I have been a Robin Trower fan since 1974.

[@billychalmers212]

Thanks for doing a video of my favorite artist of all time. I never have found any guitarist as soulful as Robin. So many great great songs.

[@Walkerbtween]

Yes, yes, yes. I already thumbed up before even listening and now given ya'll a hallejuah! too for one of my 70's fav bands. ❤ U both! And yes, the Bridge of Sighs was a bridge over one of Venice's canals where prisoners were taken across from their cells to be executed, a bit morbid history, but further adds another tone to think about when listening to this piece. "Too Rollinv Stoned" has similar vibe with a slight more upbeat tone, gotta DO IT!

[@williamwilburn7924]

Listening to this, with Robin Trower’s guitar and Dewar’s vocals I actually get a Joe Bonamassa vibe. Joe plays guitar and sings and he’s absolutely incredible. Give a listen to The Ballad Of John Henry, or any other song of his.

[@Star_R666]

Yes, any song of Joe's is a good song.

[@RedDawnRocker]

The Ballad of John Henry is an amazing tune. In a similar vein The Battle of Hadrien's Wall (which he sang as lead of Black Country Communion alongside Glenn Hughes backing vocals) is another truly amazing track.

[@Star_R666]

@@RedDawnRocker I absolutely love BCC - sad that they didn't last but what we got was amazing. My faves are Great Divide and Cold

[@RedDawnRocker]

@@Star_R666 Both fantastic tunes. The funniest thing is there was talk about them getting back together right up until Glenn joined Dead Daisies. According to Joe they're still together and hoping to release a fifth album in 2022. They wanted it for 2021 but it was delayed due to Covid.

[@Star_R666]

@@RedDawnRocker We can only hope they come out with some new songs. BCC is truly a supergroup.

[@lorendenney7614]

Seen them during this time. Great time to ALIVE !!!! Great music and creative musicians during this era!

[@literallyshaking8019]

“It’s Only Money” and “I’m Out to Get You” are some fantastic Robin Trower songs.