Scorpions - Polar Nights (Kaléidospop, 07/05/1977))

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[@donkqdonkq1747]

Uli in his "Hendrixism"... just fantastic! Too bad he had left the group. To me, this is the group's best formation.

[@marcstevens8576]

I totally agree, however, by the time Taken By Force was released, management had him playing 30 minute solos & trying to get Scorpions into playing 3 minute singles with Michael & later Jabs. You wouldn't have fit into that style of songs. I'm happy he went off to play in Electric Sun to really let his lead guitar rip on a couple of albums before he went into neo-classical nonsense. Great to see him back with Scorpions from time to time. Really did like the first two Electric Sun albums better than what Scorpions were releasing at the time.

[@paulmorgan8254]

@@marcstevens8576 I love both versions of the band and for me Lovedrive is the best album they ever made. (Mick Schenker is my hero). I never saw them with Uli but they are one of the best best bands I've ever seen live. My favourite Uli era track is Speedy's Coming and there are some brilliant vids on here with things like Sails of Charon live. A friend of a friend went to see them live in Germany and was extremely pissed off when Klaus sang the whole concert in German, you gotta grin or you would frown lol.

[@johnpender358]

Once Uli left, they became a girly man band.

[@robertopachini5309]

Sin duda alguna.

[@shatnershairpiece]

Worst singer I’ve ever heard. I actually had to edit out his vocals on tracks like ‘chaplain and I’ on electric sun. Try to listen to that without laughing. Amazed they ever let him near a mic.

[@Yorcen]

This footage is international treasure, a cultural heritage.

[@chickenbeek]

it really is,. it's significantly unmatched in the intensity and belongs to be shot out into space.

[@elit3darkness]

Such a cool era in the Scorpions timeline. All of "Uli Jon Roth" songs are like a mystical musical journey through the stars in the night sky.

[@JoeyArmstrong2800]

It's their best era for me hands down. I like Matthias Jabs but for me there's a weird, heavy, otherworldly darkness to Scorpions early stuff that keeps calling me back time after time.

[@marcstevens8576]

@@JoeyArmstrong2800 Agree with you totally as they had two different styles of songwriters going at it at the same time. There was Schenker & Meine, who wrote about half of the songs, while Uli Roth wrote the other half of them. It was great, as it really offered up a lot of both different & spaced-out stylings. It's a matter of opinion, however, their later '80's songs with Jabs playing lead, nothing against him, pretty much all sounded the same. Still love those early albums, except for Lonesome Crow. Music was very good, but what did they do his voice? Sounded like the vocal-track to a third-rate '60's Japanese horror film that we got stuck with on Creature Double Feature back on Saturday mornings.

[@jerrystaden628]

@@JoeyArmstrong2800 exately, i only listen to uliscorp :)

[@marcstevens8576]

@@JoeyArmstrong2800 Uli made the right decision on leaving Scorpions when He did. His styles of lead guitar wouldn't have fit in with the rest of them developing into a typical '80's band playing Four-minute hit, hard-rock songs. Nothing against Matthias what-so-ever, as he fit their later style perfectly. Still miss those old '70's albums like In Trance & Virgin Killer. They can't be replaced.

[@gregburke0073]

Tokyo Tapes is a must have Scorpions album

[@nosherz]

Absolutely, still an epic listen

[@epasternak4206]

I had a mint original copy, Now they re-pop it.

[@explorer8454]

I absolutely agree! I watched an interview with Uli and Klaus and Uli didn't know why people thought Tokyo Tapes was such a great album. He did go on to say that after he went back and listened to the album again he finally understood the reason why it was so good.

[@thomasconway631]

I would say it's mandatory!

[@olivei2484]

@@thomasconway631 I have known about Toyko Tapes for close to 40 years. Never heard it until about 4 years ago on a road trip. Fantastic! Should have picked it up way back. Lesson learned.

[@WilliamdeSouzaSantos-kv9pc]

Uli Jon Roth playing Polar Nights is Amazing . The German Hendrix !

[@joshua_wherley]

I just saw Uli Jon Roth in Lakewood about a week ago. He still has his chops, even improvising a neo-classical piece while playing a nine-string Sky Guitar. What he does is neither commercial nor everyone's cup of tea. But he is a remarkable musician and has so much to offer those who are willing to dig in!

[@joeallegra556]

For me, there is no better era of this band. Roth is one of the top guitarists in the world.

[@ScottishT.Warriorman]

Learn from the master youngsters; this is how its done! No computer simulation, no triggers, no copy'n'paste, no cookie monster growls, no saggy baggy pants with the drawers showing, no scratchin' records; just straight up pure talent!!!

[@MetalCaptain666]

This was the “DANGEROUS” Scorpions🦂🤘🏻

[@jonathanhudak2059]

Wow so well said! Very true!

[@Musiclover71766]

This is the best version of Scorpions in my opinion!!! Mind blowing footage!

[@JasonWhite-ti1ej]

Stop

[@yvanpousthomys9003]

For me on Tokyo tapes

[@davidh902]

I wholeheartedly agree. Although they became hugely popular later. The Uli Jon Roth era was amazing.

[@AntonioCalvente-tu2gp]

Un grupo que encantan soy un fan

[@aryazzhartt4382]

This version could not make Scorpions as famous as right now

[@jesuscampos8136]

The drummer was also a phenomenal 💪💥🥁

[@alexandergrosse2349]

Rudy Lenners

[@tedmich]

@@alexandergrosse2349 only non-german member of Scorps...ever. He is Dutch!

[@gongazonga3000]

Best drummer they had

[@joshua_wherley]

@@tedmich they've had other non-German members - James Kottak, Paweł Mąciwoda, Mikkey Dee. Not too many, though!

[@mc5869]

​@@tedmichBelgian.

[@ulijonroth-d5q]

This is the best, definitive and killer version of this song.

[@explorer8454]

This is the first time I've ever seen Rudolf playing an Explorer! The Scorpions will always be my favorite band.

[@masterwhomp565]

Same

[@user-qj6ht1rx7i]

Then you should know they are named Scorpions. Not The Scorpions.

[@solaris70]

The Scorpions ‼️🦂 ‼️ ⚡🔥🤘⚡🤘🔥⚡

[@Marshall-uy2dv]

I have never heard another guitarist blend classical and blues the way Uli does. How he slipped under the radar as one of the greats is is a head scratcher. You always hear people talk about Randy Rhoads playing classical,Uli was doing it before him. The sails of Charon is in my top 10 of all time!

[@hiway52]

OMG! Been listening to this album for 40 years but I've never seen a live video of it- amazing!!

[@jakefoxx7978]

Uli opening up with such tasty licks and riffs all with a smile on his face, it's the cherry on top of an awesome song

[@skeeter197140]

When I was 13, my uncle took me to see Scorpions and Iron Maiden. I think it was the Blackout tour. So I decided I'd buy every Scorpions album, not realizing just how long they'd been around. My first score was a rare Lonesome Crow vinyl. When I put it on, I realized I was going on a journey. I found a lot of stuff in the "budget bins" in record stores. German "Greatest Hits". Tokyo Tapes with the awesome "We'll Burn the Sky". And here I thought they had only put out the Mathias Jabs era stuff- Lovedrive, Animal Magnetism, Blackout, and Love at First Sting. But the Uli Jon Roth era just blew my mind. Sails of Charon? Frickin' amazing. I loved this band when it was really not cool to do so. I'm sorry, but Worldwide Live was the last Scorpions album I bought. I was just not a fan of the whistlin' Nineties material. But I still have my collection of the good stuff.

[@MichaelMaxwell747]

I saw the tour with Girls School, Iron Maiden and Scorpions. I didn't think much of Girls School that night, (they were excellent when I saw them open for Deep Purple a few years later). I did not like Iron Maiden until that night when they became one of my favorite bands. Scorpions owned, as they have each of the three times I have seen them.

[@braapyolefart4865]

That’s so cool!! I seen the Scorpions open up for Rainbow’s Straight between the eyes tour. Without Dio as the frontman, NAH!! I was only there to see the Scorpions!!! During Rainbows set, the boys from the Scorpions came out and hung out in the crowd! Shook hands with all of them!! Best concert ever👍

[@skeeter197140]

@@MichaelMaxwell747I saw that tour in '82. I think Girlschool was there too. I found a site that has that line-up listed for 9/1/82 in LB CA. They had the setlist from that show!! I can't remember what everybody played, but they usually stick to a setlist for the whole tour, so chances are it was the same songs we saw on that tour! Pretty cool.

[@mikedupont3716]

Same here, got into metal early 80's and bought ALL of their albums from the 70's - killer stuff!

[@skeeter197140]

@@mikedupont3716 Yeah, I was listening to DIO, Iron Maiden, Sabbath. Right before the Big 4 hit. Nice to know other people did the same thing. And for some reason, I started snatching up all the old Scorpions I could find. I checked import sections, budget bins... that's where I found most of it. So different from the '80s, but better IMO.

[@Greg-om2hb]

I first heard this song sitting in a car on an icy cold but clear winter day in 1976. It blew my mind and I was never the same. I finally got a chance see Uli play live a few years back in a club that was far to small for his talent.

[@Dr.ScatKohlenblo-nj2cv]

Were they playing live in the back seat? Cause...you sure didn't hear this on the radio

[@andrewilson7538]

Loved this SCORPIONS period, it was like two bands in one sorta. 🦂🔥

[@thewurm9177]

The guitar intro to this song reminds me of something by early Focus. Jan Akkerman is a phenomenal player.

[@micktrammel441]

I would have given ANYTHING to be able to see this back in '77! I was truly obsessed with Uli's playing all through the 70s!

[@valerapshenichnyj5625]

Ранние Скорпы просто улёт . Обожаю ! ❤🎉🎉🎉

[@markcassel3392]

American TV never had live playing. This is great.

[@annnorrell4607]

My gosh did I have ever have a sheltered life!! My graduation year & I missed this awesome music. 63 now & I LOVE IT😅😅❤❤

[@jagr1959]

lol yeah me too was into the Who , Zepp, Floyd, Bad Co etc. Became a fan in college, seen them 7 times!

[@innocentvictim9920]

Probably my favorite guitar player out of all of them. He’s like a wizard. 🤘🏽

[@picassoboy52]

I think this era was his best playing ever....tokyo tapes is a great live album and his playing on that album is flawless and brilliant

[@d.nakamura9579]

This is like GOLD for fans of Tokyo Tapes and Uli era Scorps in general

[@TheJayrockerr]

Very cool! Definitely one of Uli Jon Roth’s, more Jimi Hendrix inspired riffs.

[@SeenACowSki]

They all are.

[@TheJayrockerr]

@@SeenACowSki -Many of his works, yes. Not all, however. “Sails of Charon”, was inspired by flamenco playing, Middle Eastern music, and Tchaikovsky.

[@SeenACowSki]

@@TheJayrockerr Sails of Charon is an incredible song.

[@charlesrobinson7469]

A little bit of Gypsy Eyes.

[@nickhewitt1917]

Fact

[@-TimelessHitsMusic]

If you listening with these kind of songs until now and accidentally read my comment. Don't forget that God have a purpose and He always love you. There are so many gifts I want to give to you. Peace, love, joy, happiness are all presents I am sending your way

[@colinmcquail442]

Many thanks brother

[@alntomirokate]

Uli Jon Roth❤ great riffs

[@iamnotpaulavery]

Yep. A very underrated guitarist. There's a video where he recently played with the current Scorpion lineup. He plays three songs: Speedy's Coming, and two others that I can't remember off the top of my head. But, I was blown away with his playing. The video is still on here.

[@jordanlebon2983]

Wonderful Song...Thanks Aka JeanFrancois....You Rock...Bye 🙂

[@kimbachinilla1342]

Wow ...😲this is the first time i see rudolf holding and playing explorer guitar..

[@masterwhomp565]

Me too

[@davelapp2496]

Incredible guitar work on this track & a rare occasion when Klaus didn't sing lead!

[@Dr.ScatKohlenblo-nj2cv]

But he should've.

[@user-nu7xx7pc1d]

@@Dr.ScatKohlenblo-nj2cv😂😂😂😂

[@Defender_Of_Steel]

The Ulrich Roth Experience

[@tonyogrinc6895]

Nah

[@Defender_Of_Steel]

@@tonyogrinc6895 Yah

[@briansalerno3773]

Great early scorpions. I love this band. Been listening for over 40 years!! WHAT A BAND!! No one like you.. SCORPIONS.. I m a rock believer!!!!!!! 🎸🎶🎵🎸

[@Eldorado42]

Никто не любит SCORPIONS??

[@metalhead7181]

Same here I've been a huge Scorpions fan since the love at first sting album in1984. 🤘🎸🇺🇲

[@donkqdonkq1747]

This is "middle" Scorpions. In the early years there was Michael Schenker on gtr.

[@salvatore.giuliani66]

The times of Uli Jon Roth in the German band, the best time, gave a character of pure Hard Rock to Scorpion

[@dontstalkUstalker80]

WOW! That was freaking awesome! Uli is on fire! 🔥 I’ve always loved watching and listening to him play but this is on another level!

[@marcstevens8576]

This song was pretty much A One-Man Show & was a spooky reminder of what Jimi would have been like, had He lived. Uli was the best lead guitarist that Scorpions, or any other band ever had, because he was both A Natural & did his solos with a smile on his face instead of later day others with their eyes closed and screaming for whatever. Nothing against either Michael or Matthias...

[@dodibenabba525]

What I love about Uli is he's always smiling when he's playing, absolutely joyful

[@europeanzorro4330]

Totally agree!!

[@jondunmore4268]

You must love Eddie Van Halen then--- oh, everybody does...

[@dodibenabba525]

@jondunmore4268 loved first four albums after that they lost their edge

[@HomelandConspiracy]

Wow just wow. I liked this LP from the 1st note. I still listen to it a lot. This the 1st time I've seen them do it live! Uli is crazy good

[@marcstevens8576]

This is one of The Very Few albums from the y genra of of rock that I can listen to from start to finish without skipping over lame songs.

[@HomelandConspiracy]

@@marcstevens8576 100%

[@rarecat]

HOLY S**T!!!! Uli is shredding!!!!

[@justarandomguy2126]

He always did it, even way before shredding was a thing

[@jesseserna8424]

Wow as a long time fan of the Scorpions I never knew this,what a fanominal guitar player I just discovered 🙌🏼🎸

[@afterburner2869]

Uli is killing it and Rudy as usual hanging in the background playing in whoever’s shadow happens to be there at the time be it Uli, Matthias or his brother Michael .

[@batphink2655]

True BUT Rudy wrote SO MANY amazing tunes ...No Rudy =No Scorps!

[@helensmith-vn8wg]

Love this concert! Uli Jon is great! Love him with my favorite band The Scorpions forever. Listen to them all the time.❤❤❤❤❤❤Love

[@Redrum1981]

Can't get better than this 🤘

[@user-yp2mw2ko9k]

Besides, he was always fanciful and tastefully dressed and still comes along like that today, quite in contrast to many modern musicians who delight with their dull outfits as "men in black".

[@expressivedezien]

I love painting to Scorpions as loud as I can get it. Thanks for the upload!

[@user-pw7kd7vm3b]

マイケルシェンカーがいたデビューアルバムも素晴らしいよね。 15歳であの音楽才能にギターテクニック まさに神だよ‼️

[@joezale2275]

I'm 58 and I've heard almost everything, Hendrix,Page,Marino,Nugent,... And I Love Uli. !!!!!!😮 Amazing Guitar 🤯😳🤯

[@jesuscampos8136]

This lineup was potent 🎸💥🔥

[@xtheunknown4662]

Best of the Scorpions.

[@birutegrafinina968]

💥WOW!! What stunning music !! Many thanks for fantastic beautiful show!!🙏

[@helensmith-vn8wg]

Love this! Scorpions the best rock band in the world!! Listen to them daily❤

[@bigmamajama2829]

In that opening solo I was just waiting for his picking hand to start hammering the neck along with his left, but we had to wait for Eddie to figure that out, but man I've never heard anyone as close to Eddie before Eddie as this guy.

[@sotexsailor]

If only KZbin was around when I was a kid listening to this!

[@alanriley9754]

Listening to this live version reminds me of the time I first heard the album and this song in early 1978. Hot rock set in a polar night.!

[@johnbisschop]

The best Scorpions setting ever.

[@sun_catchers_music]

Very different from what music kind scorpions are best known for. Great to have this one also!!

[@haraldebert1152]

I am happy that my live concerts of Scorpions were mainly during the area of Ulrich Roth.

[@jerrymarshall2095]

Ole boy was born to play that thing

[@billyshane3804]

Uli John Roth - Champion & Legend

[@ValdirSantosFilho]

My dream is to see a concert by Scorpions and Orchestra, with the participation of Uli Jon Roth here in Brazil. Recife awaits this event. ❤️😍🦂

[@miguelmccullough5417]

Thank you for sharing this great abstract song and video.Capturing Ulrich Roth in his Scorpion prime incredible musician.

[@oliviahernandez713]

Rudolf you are so amazing like Uli love scorpions 🦂 🎸🎤🎼❤

[@christopherh9897]

Jimi would have been proud no doubt!

[@databasedan6833]

Effin beast on guitar and vocals….

[@AtomicMushroom1]

I love how UJR hit the B instead of Bb at 2:44, even though he probably didn't want to do it, it sounds so great!

[@miguelmccullough5417]

This is Uli Jon Roth at his peak obviously. Incredibly masterful player . Tokyo Tapes is my number one favorite live album.

[@tomwrobleski7557]

THIS is the classic Scorpions era.

[@michaelbruns449]

Motion picture cameras are audio visual time machine portals upon lost worlds.

[@randysalles2292]

This dude is right there with so many of the greats!!

[@user-gc2nx3rw6u]

Рот -вообще мастер высшей категории😊

[@stephenplatt2078]

Love it, Stephen.

[@ardradiva]

Got to see him in Nashville at few years ago at the Basement East club. I was 5 feet away from this guitar god. I've seen Yngwie, Roth, and Michael Schenker. You can take me now, Lord :)

[@billywiththebulgingbaloonb5105]

Uli Jon really kicked Scorps ass and turned them from a krautrock band into a modern hard rock/heavy metal band that still inspires musicians to this day.

[@dodibenabba525]

They were never a krautrock band. They just happened to be German

[@freddykrueger42]

We need a deluxe reissue of In Trance or Virgin Killer with this show on DVD !

[@fabienlamour3644]

On the other side of the ocean at the same time there was Frank Marino who was in the same mood of cosmic electric guitar sounds and playing. Two giants.

[@fabioboschetti8145]

Mahogany Rush... How good they were

[@fabienlamour3644]

@@fabioboschetti8145 Just one of a kind. Full stadiums all the time.

[@BillLarkinmusic]

Killer sound! One of my faves

[@user-pw7kd7vm3b]

やはりスコーピオンズは ウリがいないとね❗️ ウリサウンドこそヘビーメタルの真髄ですよ‼️

[@steveme8284]

Uli does not get the respect he deserves as a pioneer of the melodic shred. Incredible guitar player.

[@knightfall9394]

Dont know what you’re talking about because uli gets tons of accolades and is very highly regarded by guitarists

[@steveme8284]

​@@knightfall9394 he is not a household name. Few know of him unless they are fans of the old Scorpions. His genius should be recognized by more people. That is what I'm saying.

[@ivanterrrivel]

Van Halen in their early LA club days in the 70s played two Scorpions covers, Speedy's Coming and Catch your train. Uli somehow influenced Eddie.

[@steveme8284]

Those songs are my favorite from the Uli era. I would have liked to hear Eds version..

[@steveme8284]

I was forever a fan of Uli after hearing the catch your train solo. Its amazing.

[@konstantinospii5500]

The most beautiful dirty riff

[@dwaynewladyka577]

Epic shredding from Uli John Roth. Great singing from him too. Awesome! Cheers! 👍🏻👍🏻✌️🎸🎸🥁

[@vitorbarbosa5656]

Fantastic Uli the best

[@Terrycrackcorn]

That was god damn amazing!

[@maxpower6658]

Before evh people there was Uli Jon Roth.

[@georgewhitnall8421]

So good!

[@alannaturner6758]

The Mighty Scorpions 🦂 Forever💙💪🤟

[@eitanros]

Rudolf Schenker: " Wow, I wish I could play like that..."

[@timonetzer-kr7gb]

Rudy Lenners on the drums 👍👍👍👍👍

[@desdel84]

Hot dam! That was Uli ripping on just a Strat and a Marshall. Wow 🤯

[@Sid-Debian]

Oh my god how it's pretty. Exactly that moment when 1 like is not enough! Thanks!

[@frederickponsot3848]

The Best scorpions 👍 ♏️ 👍

[@itsisk2043]

As long as you prefer the seventies style.

[@cemetarygates2800]

Soooooooooooooooooooooo appreciate this upload

[@marcoantoniorochapinto455]

A melhor musica e o melhor guitarrista do Scorpions de todos os tempos

[@jesuscampos8136]

Uli the electric wizard Roth💪💥🎸

[@steelwolf1154]

Left handed drummer awsome

[@gstar7686]

Incredible how different the band would sound in just a few short years.

[@robertgy]

Uli is one of the best guitar heroes on the planet !

[@johnnymata3159]

A Great Video! I've Seen Uli Jon Roth In Concert Three Times And Met Him Several Times. He's Humble And Modest.

[@RUDIYANAMJL16]

Wow Uli jon roth 😲😲👍👍👍

[@MikeUIibarri]

So great to see so many of my favorite childhood tunes being performed live! Wow. Just realized dude's playing an Explorer.

[@gogarock6613]

Uli Jon Roth!.... foi,é e será um dos grandes! Mestre absoluto!👏👏👏👏👏🇧🇷

[@JohnLysonmusic]

Strats always! :-)