Ten Years After - Full Concert - 08/04/75 - Winterland (OFFICIAL)

Ten Years After - Full Concert
Recorded Live: 8/4/1975 - Winterland (San Francisco, CA)
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Setlist:
0:00:00 - Rock 'n' Roll Music to the World (Incomplete)
0:02:58 - Love Like A Man
0:08:34 - Good Morning Little School Girl
0:16:37 - Slow Blues In 'C'
0:23:24 - Hobbit
0:29:33 - One Of These Days
0:38:56 - I Can't Keep From Crying
0:59:14 - I'm Going Home / Medley
1:12:25 - Sweet Little Sixteen
1:17:40 - Choo Choo Mama
1:22:54 - Baby, Won't You Let Me Rock 'n' Roll You
Personnel:
Alvin Lee - lead vocals, guitar
Chick Churchill - organ
Leo Lyons - bass
Ric Lee - drums
Summary:
Extraordinary blues/rock guitarist Alvin Lee had already begun pursuing his solo career in earnest by the time he returned for the 28th and final U.S. tour of the original Ten Years After. Upon completion of the 1975 tour, TYA would split up and not return until a reunion was staged in 1989.
Although a cult fave, the band burst onto the world music scene after it appeared in the documentary film, Woodstock, one of whose highlights was the performance of "I'm Goin' Home" by Lee and the band. This show, recorded at Bill Graham's Winterland ballroom, opens with a rockin' (but incomplete) version of the band's radio hit, "Rock & Roll Music To The World." They follow it with one their classics, "Love Like A Man." Muddy Water's "Good Morning Little School Girl," is next, and leads to long and tasty slow blues.
A 20-minute version of "I Can't Keep From Crying Sometimes" is followed by a 12- minute but incomplete "I'm Going Home." After a souped-up version of Chuck Berry's "Sweet Little Sixteen," Lee and the band close with two of their own hits: "Choo Choo Mama" and "Baby, Won't You Let Me Rock 'n' Roll You."
One of the biggest blues/rock acts on the planet between 1969 and 1974, Ten Years After could attribute their far reaching success to two things: Promoter Bill Graham and their appearance in the landmark music documentary Woodstock. Graham was among the earliest U.S. promoters to book the band, and he made them a staple act at both the Fillmore East and West, and of course, Winterland.
By the time this show was recorded. TYA had become primarily a vehicle for Alvin Lee's blistering guitar work, its songs comprised of equal parts rock, blues, and jazz. In 1972, the band would leave Decca Records (the label that signed them in 1967), and move to Columbia's corporate home. Columbia would take the band in a more radio friendly/pop driven direction (hence, the hit single "I'd Love To Change The World"). Frustrated with the popular music trend, Alvin Lee left the band, which disbanded soon after the second Columbia release in 1975.
The original lineup made one reunion LP and did one more tour in 1988/89 before disbanding again. In 2003, Ric Lee assembled the group again, although Alvin would not participate. He was replaced by guitarist Joe Gooch, and the band is still recording and touring today.

[@GBeret83]

Just a few months after having played the 69' Woodstock Festival in upstate New York, Jimi Hendrix sat down for an interview with Cream Magazine and talked candidly about having played there. Hendrix said, "I felt like I played a good set at Woodstock considering I was playing with all new musicians almost." "I thought Carlos(Santana) & Johnny(Winter) guitars sounded strong during their sets too." "But of the 3 days worth of music that was played at Woodstock, no one outplayed Alvin Lee." "Alvin put on a guitar clinic during Ten Years After's set at Woodstock, and I really have a lot of respect for his ability and how easily he can pick up a guitar and play anything, be it rock, blues, jazz, or whatever." "They don't come any better than Alvin on a guitar." Those are the words of Jimi Hendrix himself taken from that interview with Cream Magazine published in January, 1970.

[@mor4725]

Thanks for sharing this. If you ever read this, please sent me a copy/picture of that interview. Searched the net, but cannot find it anywhere, would love to read it!

[@stj971]

Awesome! Some of the best music/artists came out of UK.

[@carlbroom14]

Right on brother he should be right next to Hendricks and beck FR Stone and Guitar rankings no credibility

[@Josephine_Mass]

The rest is great to see, but I can't believe Hendrix said "Alvin put on a guitar clinic for the ages during Ten Years After's set at Woodstock" lol, sounds very modern like something a nerdy music critic trying to make their way up in the company would compose for an article. It's a shame there weren't Ted Talks back then 🤓

[@cat-ej2pn]

Amazing. ❤😊

[@alansmead4516]

Alvin Lee in my humble opinion is the greàtest guitarist there ever was! RIP!

[@idlabi]

I would tend to agree to that… I saw them five times live!

[@richardhincemon9423]

Your humble opinion is about right Alvin was the first Shredder cheers

[@donnaminer1897]

certainly one of the most underated guitarist of ALL TITME !!!

[@markzidro8591]

From one who has seen them all, Alvin Lee was second to one...Frank Zappa

[@dixiefallas7799]

I agree but let’s not forget Rory too.🇬🇧

[@johnedwards785]

Alvin Lee stole the show at Woodstock with 'I'm Goin Home.' He woke the entire audience up with that number, akin to the scene in 'Back to the Future' where Michael J. Fox plays the guitar like Hendrix while writhing on the stage; that left the audience speechless! The Woodstock audience had never heard anyone play the guitar like that before! Alvin Lee is definitely one of the most underrated guitar players of all time. He's definitely right up there with Jimmy Page in my book! I envy the lucky few that got to see him play live! RIP Alvin Lee

[@KittyGrizGriz]

Agree! Loved when someone from audience gave them a huge watermelon; after performance Alvin put in on his shoulder and walked offstage. He said “We’re going home, by helicopter” in his cool English accent; handsome talented man, whole band was so epic.

[@billhorstkamp98]

He did. Everybody talks about the Hwy and Jimi Hendrix’s Star-Spangled Banner. But in my opinion, it was Alvin Lee, and also Canned Heat who stole the show.

[@milosbrajkovic9855]

Better than poser Page, for shure! More natural and thruthfull!

[@SteveLongo]

I was fortunate to see Ten Years After live 4 times and agreed that he is the real deal when it comes to guitar playing. There will never be another like him. RIP.

[@sammartinez4244]

You are absolutely correct I was at this show and a few other TYA Shows in SF. Two shows I was ten feet from him standing in front. He was my favorite artist along with Joe Waish, The Games Gang.

[@stevependley9687]

Alvin Lee was MEZMERISING. No WaWa pedals, no wammy bars, no sustain, no special guitar effects and he ROCKED HIS ASS OFF like no other. Not just one of the best guitar players ever, but also a most excellent entertainer, ONE-OF-A-KIND MUSIC MAN and that's for DAM SURE. "Ten Years After" was a GREAT BAND, RAW SOUND, HIGH POWERED without all the FAKE COMPUTERIZED TECHNOLIGY CRAP!!!!!!!

[@beatmastert]

I agree 100 percent

[@williamsnyder1205]

Yes indeed, I was at this show ,still get goosebumps every time I hear it!! Peace ✌ out my friend

[@Jacky-h5r]

Yes dear fan "true" from ten years afters ,no artificals sounds , electronics ,just one big talent from player and songs...sorry today rhytmes boxs is not intéressant for me and YOU.thanks dear friend i have 70 years old......and again absolut fan. R.I.P. ALVIN....legend work for you.mention from LEO LYONS absolut BASS player...

[@elforeigner3260]

Bless the dude who recorded this. Ten Years After was the real deal! 🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@rickcihocki4231]

Thanks

[@Shivaho]

Thank Bill Wolfgang Graham for Having the Insight to Record with Multicamera setup at Winterland...& releasing his Vault...

[@kevinfelten7763]

I had never seen a bass player ever play like he does.This guy jams.

[@toreckman8899]

Leo Lyons

[@RHR-221b]

Please look up, on KZbin, k: *Leo Lyons Musician* Stay free. Rab 🕊

[@RHR-221b]

@@toreckman8899 Please look up, on KZbin, t: *Leo Lyons Musician* Stay free. Rab 🕊

[@Lynjupiter1]

Leo could really jam huh?

[@KittyGrizGriz]

You know it; fire fingers too, like Alvin.

[@soulsurvivor5555]

One of the greatest Ten Years After performances on film. Absolutely stunning. The entire band is on fire!

[@isgoloskokov]

Give some links on other from your top pls)

[@Lynjupiter1]

the assholes of Rolling Stone rag left him off of the 100 greatest guitarists

[@KittyGrizGriz]

Definitely, happily surprised; but not surprised Alvin’s still turning music lovers on to his and the bands greatness!!❤

[@rickmartin5132]

You should have seen them perform at the "Marquee Club" 67!...my fav band back then,

[@sammartinez4244]

Alvin Lee was the real deal. I was ten feet from him at this show. One of my first SF Winterland Shows. And it was less than 10 dollars.

[@truthserum9456]

Yes the greatest rocker and blues guitarest ever. How did the world miss this? His soul, speed and naturalness and fluidity in my opinion are unequalled.

[@lesterpaul9657]

The world don' t miss this. The world with good taste for great bluesrock. And only this counts.

[@marianofigueroa1329]

really 🎸

[@toreckman8899]

‘How did the world miss this’. What the f are you talking about?

[@truthserum9456]

@@toreckman8899 Who exactly are you speaking to me this way?

[@toreckman8899]

@@truthserum9456 what? English is obviously not your primary language

[@tigerlee7189]

The way Alvin played the guitar was amazing. In my opinion, he was one of the best guitarist of all time.

[@williamboyd1370]

He is definitely one of the best I'm goin home at Woodstock tells it all.

[@Lynjupiter1]

Jimi who??

[@inri2940]

@@Lynjupiter1 Please you know the word "One of..." ??

[@Lynjupiter1]

@@inri2940 Alvin was a lot better at playing MUSIC. Jimi created a noise most of the time from his guitar.

[@Chiroman527]

Alvin Lee is definitely one of The 5 GOAT Guitarists!! Very few could cook that Gibson like he did ... R.I.P Alvin Lee.

[@reddirtdad]

This concert should be mandatory for young people to watch and learn what rock n roll really is. Rock on Alvin!

[@umac76]

If you want something to be mandatory for kids, you don't know anything about what rock and roll really is.

[@hendrikdebruin4012]

@@umac76 Each person on earth has their own definition of everything and what they believe is true. You have your view and I have mine. And we both think that is the one real view. That does not give me the right to tell you that my view is more valid than yours.

[@umac76]

@@hendrikdebruin4012 Yes, I suppose I could have said that in a different, less confrontational way.

[@hendrikdebruin4012]

@@umac76 At least you are man enough to admit that. Many would not so I salute you. If we really could understand people's though processes we could solve many problems. But, the only person all of us will ever really understand is ourselves - and not fully - we shy away from what we find unacceptable in out own thoughts and actions. Blessings to everyone - that is all I can say.

[@fredonia81]

Wow! This is the first time I sat down and looked at Ten Years After. I remember them as a teenager in the 70s, but never had the opportunity to see them live or see them on video. I’m supper glad this performance was captured on video. Elvin Lee doesn’t get the credit he deserves.

[@RussHodes]

They played Southern Blues with an unmistakable rock-n-roll style. Ten Years after was one of the best bands of all time best guitarist and drummer.

[@triggerfish6619]

Saw Alvin in Hawaii mid 70's...went into a 30+ minute ripping solo...blazing...no words can describe his spectacular talent. Thanks Alvin...

[@lhsmith7704]

Awesome!

[@2510katjo]

I'm goin home....his falsetto was on another planet! Always my favorite song by them. Look up the def. of hard rock and there should be a pic of Ten Years after! Such a great band!

[@maldunne3175]

The guitar and bass attack at 10 mins give or take is sensational . Just pure rock n roll . The bass is soooooo fat yay

[@jackfrost3919]

These guys were the best. Serious skill way beyond anyone at the time.. Very underrated!

[@wadejones9613]

Pure raw talent at its best and improvizer ! Best concert I've ever seen . Alvin was in a class of his own ...

[@ogrebattle22763]

Alvin Lee a rock legend..... he is sorely missed....

[@josecarrasco302]

Un gran rockera. !!!!

[@richardbonura450]

Totally underrated!! One of the best!

[@broncycolon7020]

Not underrated,evry Oldschool knows him...🍻✌

[@stefanrwieland8018]

I'll be back :)

[@hamishmackay3011]

Yeah saw ten years after in usher hall Edinburgh

[@laroudoune]

johnny winter, rory gallagher, alvin lee and so many more the 70s, a whole era, that of my youth with what pleasure to go we went to their concerts.... forward for rock'n'roll....

[@user-mt1fn2kx6z]

You are absolutely right. None of them have got the recognition they deserved.

[@1956Mrz]

I think this is the most undervalued group. For me they are the best

[@yoantknee]

This brings back memories. I saw this tour when they were on Long Island at the Commack Arena. The show totally rocked. By far one of the best guitarists around. R.I.P. Alvin (2013). You will never be forgotten.

[@dkjazzz]

Back in the 70"s driving down the highway, we couldn't play Rockin Roll Music To The World, loud enough. loved Alvin Lee

[@OmniGuy]

How the hell are these guys not in the R&R HOF? Alvin Lee is one or the top 5 guitarists of all time. And if anyone ever had more fun playing (excellent) bass than Leo Lyons, I've never seen em. The most underrated band. Ever.

[@KittyGrizGriz]

RRHOF is a joke now, better to not be in it✌️

[@OmniGuy]

@@KittyGrizGriz I have actually chatted online with Leo Lyons and he doesn't seem to care...but...I do god damnit. Wish I knew how to get a big movement started.

[@hawklord100]

To many Brits in there already...

[@billhorstkamp98]

@@hawklord100 😂😂😂🫵🏼😂😂 that was funny

[@JohnHWelch63]

Yup! There it is, the inevitable 'underrated' comment. 😂😂. He's good, but nowhere near the top 5. He sure can play blues rock guitar, but 5 million other guitarists, including me, play that same style too. I've been a guitarist for over 40 years and it doesn't matter if you believe me or not, but I wouldn't have any problem at playing everything he did in this video just as well as he did. Tossing in a few fast 16th or 32nd note triplet licks or arpeggios doesn't make a guitarist Hall of Fame material. Innovation does.

[@richardmoore2067]

“Alvin Lee and Ten Years After” truly a show to remember both musically and the art of EXPRESSION….absolutely mesmerizing……every instrument in the band clutches it’s full potential and sends it to the stars

[@richardmoore2067]

Watching this performance has left me WET with a sprig of orgasmic tears

[@abdonss9156]

@@richardmoore2067 12

[@brucedaughtry3111]

Ricardo's Chips California Highway Patrol//What If They Were Chasing Ghosts And Thought You Were One?

[@jimlowe3487]

one of the best bands ever

[@ugofallavena2063]

GREAT performance!

[@patriciatarkington8914]

Always been one of my favorite bands! Still is. SEXY Alvin Lee you rocked my world!

[@darrylwatson1938]

Alvin can walk all over that fretboad effortlessly Amazing talent.

[@waynesoveran9413]

Thanks to ever posted such underrated band Alvin Lee is an amazing guitarist put right with all the greats.And that bass player is a mad man he rocks it.

[@R0CKnR0LLA82]

Love that attitude in his face when he plays!!

[@KittyGrizGriz]

Alvin has a great Guitar Face

[@guitarwiz1]

One of the greatest. under rated, and forgotten guitarist of all time. R.I.P Alvin Lee. You will forever live in my heart!

[@tobyjenner2924]

thank u

[@henryurbach7973]

Looks like a great list of the classic era white blues players (except for Jimi of course). Nice of you to include Kossoff and Gallagher, probably the best British blues players. I would also add Roy Buchanan to the list, master of the slide. Someone mentioned Jeff Beck; I love Jeff Beck's work but to me he's not really a blues player (only some of his work with The Yardbirds and the first two Jeff Beck Group albums), and neither is Ritchie, they're much more than strictly blues players. And SRV - not exactly classic era, and if we're talking 'bout 80s and 90s, you can't leave out the amazing talents of Jeff Healy. But lets' not forget the pioneers: Muddy Waters, BB King, Freddie King, Abert King, Albert Collins, and the amazing Buddy Guy, and a few others I forgot.

[@jamespage1341]

liar

[@cristi2707]

Far from being forgotten!

[@johneichert9869]

Saw Alvin Lee in Stuttgart Germany in 1972 then again in 1975 in Las Vegas Nothing Compares to Alvin and I'm only 25 LOL Lee

[@MichaelSmith-ig8bw]

Saw them twice in the 70's. Good stuff. Will never forget Leo Lyons during 'Good Morning Little Schoolgirl', and of course Alvin Lee. Yeah, he could play. One of those bands that kind of got overlooked. So much good music in the 70s.

[@dadnyfur]

One of the most intense performers of all time!

[@KevlarVTX]

Leo Lyons slays on bass.

[@keith_kar8166]

I think we can all conclude Ten Years After is the coolest band of all time.

[@richardmoore2067]

I totally agree with you John 👍👍

[@caidoangel8209]

I do agree as well for 10 yes.after is a far 2 proficient but underestimated hard rock white blues " high octane " ace acre band, ye' know ?

[@iamanovercomer3253]

Definitely one of the best Alvin Lee 🎸

[@darlynebrooker2012]

That is a fact

[@Mff48]

well i would and im just discovering them,love em but theres a little matter of Grand Funk Railroad??? sorry mate my love for Mark and the boys is just tooooooo deep!! lol TYA close tho????

[@Faceformer]

this wonderful black&white concert is ssooooooo COLOURFUL !!!!!!!!!!!

[@muzengarocker3184]

This show is a true blues rock class!

[@bloodthirstygal77]

No words to describe this Rockin Band,always LOVE them!

[@hawklord100]

A fantastic show with Ten Years After at their best, each and every one of them, brilliant guitar work from one of the best ever 💛💙

[@ictengineer738]

Excellent concert, they don't get any better than this concert period. Love the way Alvin Lee commands that big Gibson 335 the entire concert, he's getting a wonderful tone out of it and his classic Marshall amp stacks. The closing of Going Home is a work of blues guitar art, then we get not one but three songs during one encore... now that's the real deal, the entire band has a passion for performing live in concert! Bill Graham was the man, guess I'm fortunate he enjoyed live rock music, based on the rock bands he recruited to play at his venues he would have made one heck of a professional sports recruiter. After this, I'm going over to watch the Allman Brothers at another Bill Grahm venue, the Fillmore East to get a late-night fix of Duane Allman & Dicky Betts playing the lead guitar parts to Whipping Post off each other, that would be unheard of back in the day, now it's not even a stretch!

[@KittyGrizGriz]

Yes! Alvin playing “Big Red”, he’s so awesome 😎

[@sammartinez4244]

Their was No curfew at SF Winterland, groups played as many encores as they wanted. I was at this show, one of my first SF Winterland Shows. Bill Graham never cut anyone off if they wanted to play longer. Some groups played an extra half hour. Allman Brothers were one of those groups, along with TYA.

[@frigerzoid]

The best EVER band in live concerts!

[@MrDoneboy]

Man, this dude sang lead vocals and played lead guitar at the same time...what a fucking awesome talent he was!

[@ronallen2603]

and a harmonica too boot.

[@MrDoneboy]

@@ronallen2603 "A Space In Time" album, had so many good songs!

[@nancyjaimes6822]

Queeeee?, no se puede cantar y tocar la guitarra al mismo tiempo, será difícil?

[@jaelge]

Okay. I've been around since 1956 and admittedly I've seen many a guitar player use his mic stand as a slide "affect" but Lee is the only guitarist I've ever seen actually play an effective and precise slide solo using his mic stand. What an under rated and under celebrated guitar player he was. Lee was not just a guitarist but was a technician.

[@johncasedy7219]

George Penwell. Saw this show my senior year. my best guitarist ever. he broke us off !!!

[@LukasFin]

I so agree with ya! He did many things, we are just able to understand afterwards now. Thanks goes to YT and people who uploads these live performances here! Whole band was back then tight, flexible and creative. I can't think much better music than this!

[@klummpskards5652]

And he couldn't read or write music.

[@scarborosasquatchstation1403]

George Penwell : You did not remember or seen Alvin Lee in the mid - seventies , when he appeared at least a half a dozen times on Don Kirchner's Rock Concert ! Alvin Lee was invited back to play so many times , that he was basically the house band on the Rock Concert program !

[@alainpelegrin8297]

Etant né en 50 , je suis de la génération fin 60' et 70'... Je ne suis ni chanteur ni joueur de quelque instrument que ce soit . j'ai un penchant pour le classique et une extraordinaire attirance pour tous ces groupes issus + ou - de la guerre du Vietnam et de Woodstock ... Parmi eux des groupes et au sein de ces groupes , des exceptions qui crèvent le "plafond" Je les ressent au fond de mes tripes...Jim Morrison , Alvin Lee.... From Paris with love...

[@KittyGrizGriz]

Hunky, handsome Alvin Lee with “Big Red” 🎸. Love his guitar face; he becomes one with his guitar, an extension of his genius. Phenomenal band, so wish I’d seen them live.

[@debbieortiz7760]

Alvin’s music was from the inside of him and he masters passing the guitar and voice to us and we are all fortunate for having this talent to bring joy to our lives. Thank you Alvin. Been with you since before Woodstock. RIP #too soon.

[@dancorey9886]

RIP Alvin Lee, one of the greatest musicians ever! His facial expressions are worthy as he literally becomes one with his guitar!

[@mianusonyourmouth4486]

Alvin Lee, was a guitarist ,s , guitarist, the man played to live, and lived to play!

[@chrismacleod8621]

GREAT concert! alvin Lee is timeless

[@sickntired6241]

The one that got away. Phenomenal group that never got the spotlight except for us very few that know about them.

[@hillaryclinton1232]

Well, Everybody My Age (born 1949) who remembers Woodstock KNEW Alvin Lee, it was Managers, Record Companeys Etc who Undertook to Ruin his carrier. Recorded Live: I LIVED IN SAN FRANCISCO in 1975 - Winterland (San Francisco, CA)

[@Lynjupiter1]

Yes left off of Rolling Stone's greatest 100 guitarists" Fucking pathetic.

[@KittyGrizGriz]

Tore it up at Woodstock ‘69, “by helicopter”.😎

[@lunatic7700]

the unforghettable Alvin Lee and his Band!

[@jonathannorburg1376]

Perhaps my favorite guitar slinger of all time. This is how I like my Rock'n'Roll: Loud, fast and bluesy.

[@TheAristhea]

Hello dear Friends, after so many may years I still love to listen dearest Alvin!!! He's unforgettable. Like the Stones, I watch so many concerts/clips on my desktop or phone but I am so F afraid 'cause I know there will come a final end in this world! Oh God no no no, but I know that means for all of us! I' m 70 so. I do hope there will be something like Music and Memories in our afterlife!!! Lots of love and music from Willy from beautiful AMSTERDAM😂😂❤

[@nielsanderson4926]

Hey you ik ben Niels Anderson ook uit Amsterdam en ik maak nog steeds regelmatig dubs van Alvin Lee zowel met als zonder Ten years after

[@WillyvanLoon-vy2ft]

@@nielsanderson4926 HeeGabber van me, Leuk, heb het net pas gelezen! Verdamme ben al 70, alles is zo lang geleden, maar fyn dat er nog mensen zijn zoals wij, Liefs Willy uit the Bijlmer ( woonn bij de Arena, en kom uit Rotterdam) Leve Feijenoord

[@lennybobbio35]

Was extremely fortunate to see them in November of 1970 in San Diego. Was like seeing the Woodstock show. Mind numbing and left you speechless.

[@justinbordwell9282]

What venue in san diego?

[@lennybobbio35]

@@justinbordwell9282 I believe it was at the SD Sports Aroma 29Nov70. We’re you there to?

[@lennybobbio35]

@@justinbordwell9282 saw them prior at the Old Community Concourse with Eric Burton in March of 70.

[@lennybobbio35]

@EmeraldᚠᛁᚱᛖᚺᛟᚱᛊᛖRider Indeed I was. I made it a point to see every group that came yo San Diego and LA. To say I was concert “poor” is an understatement. But I did see everyone, many more than once.

[@isaratx1209]

I saw them in Houston, maybe ‘74. I’d say he was electrifying. Completely agree, I stumbled out speechless. I believe (it was a LONG time ago) I’m Going Home was his last song. I’d never seen anything like it, and, I’ve seen a few! Hendrix, Clapton, Page, Albert King, ZZ, Buddy Guy, Stevie Ray, all great, all my faves, lol I could go on… I’m no guitarist, but his and their performance was incredible.

[@gabrielesantini1448]

A 14 anni,sono del '64,ascoltai 'adventures of a young organ' e 'i can't keep from crying'. Da allora non li ho mai più mollati!

[@johnsouza4391]

Saw these guys play a year or so after Woodstock. Thought they were the best individual performers I had heard. Best guitar, best bass, best drums, best organ. They were so talented.

[@UnfinishedBusiness886]

this is the most incredible group of musical genius i have ever seen...

[@muzengarocker3184]

Sweet Little Sixteen's version is simply sensational. Alvin Lee had a lot of charisma!

[@sirdoouglas]

Live they were one of the best bands I ever had the privilege to see. Alvin Lee just had a sound that made you get up and move. A great band

[@psytranscience]

Never realized Leo Lyons was such a beast on bass.

[@gsixties]

I´ve seen him as "HUNDRED SEVENTY SPLIT" feat. Leo Lyons & Joe Gooch in an old, small Berlin Blues/Jazz Club (Quasimodo) in Oct 2014... and I can tell you he was still a BEAST On BASS! ----- "Good Morning Little Schoolgirl"...

[@dph22013]

psytranscience you can say the same for Churchill and Ricky Lee.

[@kevinoshea4134]

Yes he is

[@martinkramer9574]

@@gsixties absolutely right!!! Saw him 2019 in a little town near Stuttgart Germany. Unbelievable!!! So good after all this time!!

[@JJ_5289]

@@martinkramer9574 I had never really listened to ten years after until recently. It looks like he attacks the strings even harder than geddy lee plays. awsome playing here

[@kevinrogers7650]

In a word, EPIC!

[@esric50]

Just so good, will still be watched thousands of years after.

[@rogerstill71]

The more I listen to TYA, the more I feel Leo Lyons is a greatly underrated bass player. Watching him do that hammerstroke is impressive.

[@robostomp19]

Yeah, right! Once I had a thought that he's kind of a second person in the band compared to Alvin Lee... let's say without Leo Lyons TYA wouldn't be that special. The same could be said about Ric Lee and Chick Churchill though.

[@hawkercaine]

Leo slaps davie504

[@manuelbucciriedel7363]

@@robostomp19Dinosaur jr`s Lou Barlow Has the same weird, outta their heaz techniquee. Though the music of TYA & Dinosaur isnt the same time, and not comparable, the Bass playin is at least as crazy as the howling whahwhah guitar infernos de James Mascis. The most creative Drums, bass guitar & guitar trinity i ever heard is Led Zeppelin´s John Paul Jones, John Bonham & Jimmy Page . Also incredible blues players, but with more different vocal styles. so, cause i still feel like an 80´s flower punk brat i prefer the straighter, powefull mood, the sound of Alvin & the TYA gives me( mostottatime- when i´m cycling through my breathing lyquid sonic room, both are wallpainting sound genius...)

[@maxvaldez6987]

Leo is like the energizer bunny that battery stays fully charged!

[@manuelbucciriedel7363]

@@maxvaldez6987 Yeah, I wonder what a shity mess, the bass guitar has done, to be treatened like that

[@TheAristhea]

My God, I ve seen them live in Amsterdam!!! In the 70ties. Alvin was so great (and sexy). Will never forget it! In these days I've seen almost all of the real musicians!!! I still keep thinking about those great times. Those memories are burning in my heart and soul, will never go away. Stay faithful to our times and MUSIC! LOVE WILLY FROM AMSTERDAM

[@darlynebrooker2012]

That is just plain lucky.

[@factorylad5071]

@@darlynebrooker2012 Nah not luck got some kinda time machine and just blasting from galaxy to get the best shows. CCF Country Joe Entertainment Is My Business.

[@savoybrowne]

NO ONE plays like Alvin Lee. He simply was the best . Rock On.

[@juanrupertus7792]

Gracias totales....por ver a ten yeaars after for ever...alvin lee y cia....

[@Traumburg1]

Alvin has been propably the biggest inspiration for my own, modest guitarplaying. I started playing in 1980 and still I know, there is no way to become as good or fast as he was! I saw him live in 1986 in my hometown Mannheim in Germany. And it wasn't his best time. Nevertheless he will ever be one of my "Lifetime Heroes".

[@Kvida95]

Ten years after with Alvin Lee was greatest brittish rocknroll on that time!

[@craigp2008a]

Only one Alvin, truly amazing!

[@chrismcgowan6923]

I want to thank everyone here for sharing their music because of you all I have been able to hear this incredible band

[@antoniogullo8231]

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[@Lynjupiter1]

I hear you brother

[@RThomps51]

Still kick ass after all these years! Like wine gets better with age!

[@RogerSteinbrinkh2oBrother]

TYA were badass. Total professional musicians. I loved their earlier stuff that was more jazzy, and bluesy, but man they could rock!

[@maxwellfan55]

You got it just right brother, they could do it all!

[@robinandthe7hoods507]

Possibly the 4 best musicians ever in one band!

[@vitolipari3406]

A young Jack Bruce played bass and sang lead vocals for Cream. But Leo Lyons is certainly better than anyone else.

[@dannybays7976]

Ten Years After Live! Top five greatest live albums ever!

[@ShackInc.]

Agreed ! A Space In Time my favorite !

[@sammartinez4244]

@@ShackInc. I was at this show. A Space in Time the first 8 track that I bought.

[@user-sk5rs3os1z]

Чистый восторг и восхищение!!!

[@lauriepearson1600]

saw then in Chicago at Soldier's Field around 1969 or so and fell in love with them!! How sad that Alvin Lee is gone...

[@BooBoo.Yogi.]

so glad i discovered this video thanks to Rick Beato's reference to Alvin Lee. I think I may watch it every day for the rest of my life. it is pure happiness. What a tremendous band.

[@SteveEcksteinDouglasDrive]

Personnel: Alvin Lee - lead vocals, guitar Chick Churchill - organ Leo Lyons - bass Ric Lee - drums Summary: Extraordinary blues/rock guitarist Alvin Lee had already begun pursuing his solo career in earnest by the time he returned for the 28th and final U.S. tour of the original Ten Years After. Upon completion of the 1975 tour, TYA would split up and not return until a reunion was staged in 1989. Although a cult fave, the band burst onto the world music scene after it appeared in the documentary film, Woodstock, one of whose highlights was the performance of "I'm Goin' Home" by Lee and the band. This show, recorded at Bill Graham's Winterland ballroom, opens with a rockin' (but incomplete) version of the band's radio hit, "Rock & Roll Music To The World." They follow it with one their classics, "Love Like A Man." Muddy Water's "Good Morning Little School Girl," is next, and leads to long and tasty slow blues.

[@robertwallin1594]

Been diggin' Alvin Lee and TYA since '67!

[@mauriciotroncosoruiz3503]

No me canso de ver y escuchar este concierto,simplemente espectacular y unas de mis bandas favoritas que me transportan a la psicodelia pura ❤

[@Tipi_Dan]

This is an awesome concert. With perspective of time we see few rock guitarists who were emotive. Most were reserved, distant, unapproachable, or hipper than thou. Alvin wore his heart on his sleeve in songwriting and stage presence. Name any others please---- besides Hendrix--- who were that emotive. This is great guitar rock music. Ten Years After deserves to take their place in the highest echelon alongside The Who, Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Jefferson Airplane, Quicksilver, Grateful Dead, Santana, The Kinks, The Velvet Underground, Pink Floyd, The Doors, Roxy Music, Bowie, Jeff Beck, The Rolling Stones, and The Beatles..

[@daisywrabbit]

amen ⚡️✨🎸✨⚡️

[@andrasczehlarik9180]

THE BEST BAND IN THE WORLD. R.I.P. ALVIN

[@6017alex]

Fantastic blues band!!! Alvin Lee is amazing!!!!!! Very actually in 2019!!!!

[@truthserum9456]

I think that Alvin Lee is the most underrated and in my opinion the greatest rock star thatvever performed. He had better looks, better skills , and passion and a way of immersing himself in every note, chord and lyric of whatever he sang. His guitar fluidity makes Clapton look like a beginner.

[@kimnabi3988]

The lp A Space in Time shows Lee’s musical genius. Every song is a hit!

[@truthserum9456]

@@kimnabi3988 also Cricklrwood Green, one of my favorite is bluest blues

[@gregorythompson1009]

I NEVER THOUGHT CLAPTON WAS THAT GREAT.

[@anto3270]

Muy buenos músicos y Alvin de los mejores guitarristas de todos los tiempos

[@zwolf1249]

Probably the best live performances by any band I saw at the time. Every time I saw them they were at the top of their game!

[@jaimealexisedades8871]

I saw the film ‘Woodstock 69’ and got blown up not by Jimi H but Alvin!!! So fast hand Luke with their fiery pieces on I Wanna go Home Blues!!!! His style is unparalleled till today!!!

[@MrJohnlowry1]

Agree. Yet I put him on even par with Santana at WS

[@billvasvary3007]

I saw Alvin Lee and TenYears After Live in person. He was always thought of as the Fastest Guitar Player of all the great ones, but his ability went way beyond that. He was damn good and much more than just the fastest. Comparing him to Clapton is praise indeed. Alvin was nowhere near as prolific as the great Eric Clapton. You can’t compare Ten Years After, as great as they were,, to Clapton’s Cream, Blind Faith, The Yardbirds, Derek and the Dominos, John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers, plus Plastic Ono Band, Delaney & Bonnie, Eric Clapton and the Powerhouse, The Dirty MAC, Free Creek, and his solo career. Alvin Lee is impressive but “come on...”. He is no Eric Clapton.

[@BigAndTall666]

I have that video, freaking!

[@stj971]

​@@billvasvary3007different styles

[@cgvagf]

Not very many can rival that guitar playing combined with that subconscious soul singing.

[@danhaas2366]

At age 15, I have heard them first, then I started to play guitar because of them. Same style. How can you better? Thank you Alvin Lee

[@thomasbrown3150]

Such a underrated band Rip Alvin Lee

[@KrishnenduKes]

They are not underrated. They have their place in history.

[@saginawdan]

@@KrishnenduKes I totally agree.

[@KrishnenduKes]

@@saginawdan 👍👍

[@yangyang7738]

As a teenager now (72) I use to go to the Dancing slipper at West Bridgford Nottingham and watch n dance to the Jay Birds ,,,, Alvin was the greatest guitarist then ,,, 1966ish

[@audieconrad8995]

Sooooo many great bands in the day...soooo many. Alvin played with such attitude.

[@johncasedy7219]

I saw this show was an senior in high school. Long lives English rocknrool

[@micksterboone4517]

Such a pleasure watching him play the songs live.

[@sdean4816]

Damn....I forgot how good these guys were ! Thanks for posting.

[@richardsanders3268]

This is I played on .y turntable for the e tire 4 years I was in high school 71= 75 wow never tire

[@sammartinez4244]

@@richardsanders3268 Wore the 8 track tape out A Space in Time. I was at this show and TYA also played my graduation night at the SF Cow Palace in 74. Both of these shows I was only ten feet from him. He was my favorite along with Joe Walsh at the time still rate both highly.

[@thomasklecyngier8205]

I was raised on their music in seventies. It`s 2021 and nothing has changed. Still listen to TYA. I started my relationship with TYA from "Love like a man" song. Again, 70-ties and England. There is no competition at all! Alvin Lee -R.I.P. my friend! There is nothing for me to say, just listen, listen and listen with my wide open mouth!!! First time- the same reaction. Well, THEY ARE GOOD, THEY`RE VERY GOOD! Musically- PROFESSORS! Just like Sir Robert Fripp from KC, Budgie from Wales, on and on... I SALUTE YOU TEN YEARS AFTER! FORTY SIX YEARS AFTER! (in my case and still counting...). Regards, Thomas( Poland then, Chicago now)TA! TA!

[@daisywrabbit]

I could watch this 1000 times. Especially I can’t keep from crying. 💙⚡️ Alvin is incredible

[@qa4057]

FANTASTIC! Alvin Lee is FANTASTIC and is one of the most under rated guitarists ever!!!

[@shawnschiblersr8371]

Spring of '70, first ever concert, TYA and Humble Pie ...WOW... still top 3 favorite bands, what a time for teenage experimentation

[@uwetittmann1423]

What a fantastic bass player, I had the chance to shake his hand here in South Germany years ago!

[@felixfelix1477]

I bought cricklewood green on mono! I was twelve. It certainly woke me up to music and its power. I still play it about once a month..... always lifts my spirit.

[@ronkikuchi5126]

Hey i still have all my USA TYA albums-some unopened-i bought 2 one to play and one to save. Listen to TYA a lot- LOUD in my car. Have a good one Ron- Also just posted some of my TYA history