Toyah & Robert Fripp - Heroes: Live at Isle of Wight Festival 2023

[@TCELL24]

Fripp's sustain sounds phenomenal.

[@circlemover]

Its also way to loud in the mix. God knows why? the front of house engineer must be deaf!

[@repetitivemotion]

It’s the Les Paul. Remember what Nigel Tufnel said, you can hold that note whilst eating a ham sandwich

[@kevinrichards7009]

He has the sustainer pickup in the neck position still, right? That thing acts a bit like an ebow. Great sound!

[@owenlong2501]

I think it's perfect , the same output as the original .

[@stevecarter8810]

​@@circlemoverbecause he's the name guy, gotta make sure everyone gets it that he's playing

[@GrandadTinkerer]

Robert Fripp. Supremely talented and very, very lucky man!

[@mrunique4871]

He always looks like he's in shock to be there , like "F M , is that toyah?"

[@mariomendozaramirez9674]

Yesssssss

[@ronnie9187]

Heroes would not have been what it is without the charismatic and unique guitarplaying of Robert. That was another talent of David Bowie, he could find exactly the right musicians to express his deepest creative visions.

[@TimMikol]

Yes, Bowie could recognize talent. He was one of two people that recognized the talent of a unheard of guitarist named SRV, when he got booed off the stage at Montreux jazz festival. Bowie hired him, and introduced him to the world, on “Let’s Dance” Jackson Brown was there as well, and was so impressed, he let SRV record his first album at his studio!

[@SISU889]

In my opinion , Ronno's version using an ebow at the Freddie Mercury tribute was more tasty ....

[@diatonicdelirium1743]

Robert looks at Toyah full of love and admiration - and a great performance.

[@johnsenior7381]

Because she's keeping him young.

[@richardberger5482]

i noticed exactly the same thing. i love their sunday brunch performances. he adores her. both are consummate talented people. ive listened to fripp from the very beginning, hes an iconic genius.

[@charliesaucier3352]

​@richardberger5482 Fripp is a master guitarist with amazing tone!

[@rebeccahooper7968]

You know that's pure love ❤️

[@abacus299]

Great performance and wonderful to hear Robert Fripp playing live on the masterpiece he helped create. Toyah has become that rarity in rock music - her voice has actually improved with time. Power, control, clarity, versatility, it's all there.

[@mikedavis6884]

she's superb live-really loves what she does. A brilliant, wonderful performer

[@AlbertShy-ct9bt]

Очень громко,-это говорит само за себя,я тут главный,я диктатор

[@joolspirog]

Agree on your comments on Fripp but Toyah ruines this IMO but then, dach to their own. She has none of the originals syntax or emotion

[@davidpotts1778]

?????? Wtf

[@RebeccaTurner-ny1xx]

@@joolspirog Well, for that you would need a time machine. While you're inventing one, I'm happy with this.

[@georgeswindel8367]

Robert Fripp. What a guitarist! Amazing skills and feelings for his music.

[@kevinparker461]

Hear his solo on Brian Eno's "Babys on fire" ... untouchable brilliance!

[@xianshep]

​@@kevinparker461Or all over the Scary Monsters album.

[@SA-qm3bp]

Absolutely agreed. Shame his wife sounds like bad karaoke

[@rabidgoon]

@@kevinparker461 that one and "st Elmo's Fire" are profoundly amazing solos

[@calfee62]

A beautiful performance hindered by a clumsy mix placing Fripp's guitar so strongly in front it buries Toyah, the synth fills and even the lead guitar solo

[@BenLovegrove]

I had forgotten that Robert Fripp was responsible for that guitar work on 'Heroes'. Magnificent. And who can forget how Toyah and Robert kept up our spirits with their Sunday lunch performances during those recent dark days.

[@mollyhall2954]

Not my husband, for sure, ever since I told him about those videos! lol He was already a big Fripp fan! Toyah brought Fripp out of his depression!

[@kimholland9316]

It got on my nerves

[@davedennison7386]

Ahhh..who can forget her in that tight white top, on that exercise cycle.....its burned into my memory.this is a great tune, I never knew Fripp did the guitar, though i cant stand Toyah's music, this is good stuff...

[@phils6926]

Gives you hope. Quite a gal. Poor old Frippy.

[@alexanderpieri1971]

Fripp played also in Bowie’s Scary Monsters. His guitar sound is so recognizable 😇

[@fazbell]

One of the great guitarists of rock music.

[@native2000wilson-um1ty]

Toyha still looking and sounding good, excellent musicians

[@mtrivasse]

What a privilege it is to have grown up with artists like Bowie around, and what a joy it is to witness a couple like Toyah and Robert who just can't help making life better!

[@MicheleMcAdoo]

Oh my God those must have been the days there will never ever be another era like that

[@OmarFalero]

Robert Fripp, one of the greatest guitar heroes of our times, quite under-rated, being frank. Beautiful cover of a classic!

[@Azabaxe80]

If you play a piece of music that you had an integral part in creating, then it's not a cover.

[@OmarFalero]

@@Azabaxe80 Thanks.

[@911McS]

Fripp wroet and played the rift.

[@tinmachine693]

Not technically a cover as Fripps contribution to the original made it wot it is

[@elizabliss6528]

They played this at Glastonbury. It brought a wee tear.

[@barryfrancis7421]

Which ? or was it both ends ?

[@bytornsnowdog2112]

Oh yeah! I love this song! Fripp is in a class that is so high "up there", it is difficult for most people to comprehend. I'm sure glad I do.

[@charliesaucier3352]

@@bytornsnowdog2112 He certainly is!

[@dadca9705]

I am a lifelong fan of Bowie, I love this….

[@racl1954]

I have to admit after not giving Robert Fripp the time of day for what seems like forever I now have deep respect for what he did in this track alone. It is one of the best guitar riffs of all time. Well done as well Toyah. Incredible rendition of this song.

[@TooTallForPony]

Apparently he showed up, recorded the track in one take, and left again. That's genius.

[@andrewtolley3706]

An amazing performance. Robert remains a true creative genius. It's over 40 years since the original was first recorded. Also made me think how much great music Bowie wrote and performed. Loved Toyah's interpretation, thank you for sharing.

[@dennism5731]

This is why live music will never die. Proper musicians, no auto tune, no flashing lights or dancers, just perfection

[@blackprince4074]

Add fully clothed woman, to boot nothing worse than a half dressed woman trying to sing. Toyah simply beauty personified like a greek godess.

[@franksmusic2880]

That was god awful, Robert’s reputation just took a nose dive.

[@FrozenHero2010]

@@franksmusic2880 Lemmy's version is worth a listen.

[@Dave5843-d9m]

Toyah and Robert taking a leaf out of the Bowie performance book (not to mention ABBA and Blondie. No BS just great music.

[@alansturgess1324]

Well said. Rick Beato would also agree.

[@SuperHoops-1882]

She was beautiful in the 80s and shes still beautiful in 2023. Still remember Hammersmith 1982 Great song, great singing. Love her! And Fripp too of course

[@ChristineHarrison-ij4ne]

I class act together ❤

[@Haberdashery22]

And what's more....😂😂.....SHE thinks she's beautiful!!! 😂😂😂

[@boogie4943]

I'd give her one in an emergency.

[@CP-qe2ym]

FRIPP..........simply outstanding!!

[@mrpooroldme]

Amazing!!! Toya has got to be one of the greatest performers ever, when you look at all she's done and her input on KZbin, she is wonderful.

[@andywarhol.]

Not too sure about that. Toyah was OK in this clip, (and others) but the genius is in the performance of Fripp, and his contribution to the creation of this song. There's a reason why Bowie asked Eno & Fripp...

[@COIcultist]

You probably know, but for others though Bob looks like a charmed bunny rabbit when performing with Toyah he does have a fearsome reputation. One exception to Robert looking fearsome. There is a performance of this on YT with Robert performing with Adrian Belew. Adrian was a long term guitarist with Crimson and Bob He had also been a long term guitarist with Bowie and his musical arranger whilst Bowie was on tour. No lightweight many years ago Belew had played guitar with Frank Zappa who was a demanding taskmaster. The resulting live clip of Fripp playing with Belew is the closest thing to love I have seen between two straight men. Please look for this and enjoy if you are not aware of the piece.

[@andywarhol.]

@@COIcultist I saw KC support Roxy Music in Frejus in 82. They were both there IIRC

[@COIcultist]

@@andywarhol. Yes, Belew was playing in the 80s version of Crimson.

[@touchingthecloth]

hahahahahaha

[@martinkasper197]

You are Heroes, Not just for one Day.....🤘🎸🎤💪

[@dawnf2z1]

Always loved Toyah and Robert Fripp. Superb performers.

[@ffrederickskitty214]

Fripp’s finger vibrato is sublime 😊

[@glenchapman3899]

Yeah. Honestly I am not sure sublime is a strong enough word. That was totally other worldly

[@isleyruntjones9007]

(Yes according to Toyah I hear.)

[@davidiainrussell7030]

LOL@@isleyruntjones9007

[@andywellsglobaldomination]

The man practices every night, even while on tour. He's like a monk - challenged to perfection.

[@mattiasorre1718]

He has to do that to keep it sustaining that long

[@julianwalker196]

Beautifully sung and performed Toyah! And Robert's guitar playing is as superb as ever!

[@kennylangley1997]

Robert is wicked cool on that guitar, and Toyah sure can move. Awesome cover.😎✌️✌️✌️❤️❤️

[@txtsmpl]

This performance ist not really a cover, because Fripp "wrote", better, created the famous guitar riff.

[@realscience948]

Didn’t know she was a singer…thought she was just nuts!!

[@stuartandrews4344]

You wouldn't think Toyah is 65, even better now....😎🥰

[@matoko123]

@@stuartandrews4344 Better than she looked in Jubilee, but she was great in it.

[@leighparr7961]

​@@matoko123With Adam Ant lol. That takes me back.

[@stigmontgomery7901]

That incessant guitar amid her fine vocals - magic! Lovely performance.

[@Mooseman327]

Just like the original.

[@AP-sd1fl]

I don´t like Toyah´s vibrato, but Fripp is always great!

[@FuriousMess]

Have heard many versions of this song, it's a favorite. This is my new favorite version, the band is killing it, Robert is transcendental with his playing and Toyah in perfect voice being the most dynamic singer extant. Whew!!!

[@rabit818]

That buzzing guitar still amazing after all these years. Toyah’s voice has matured and still rocks

[@mikeheydon6028]

Fripp, you still rock my friend. From King Crimson to your beautiful wife Toyah - no one can compare

[@barryfrancis7421]

Blimey.

[@MarcelNakamura393]

It's incredible how Robert can sustain the notes. One of the best!

[@multipipi1234]

It's called a sustainer pedal.

[@boriss.861]

After all this time GREAT to see you both on the SAME STAGE! Homage to Eno & Bowie too!

[@dickyboyryw]

David would be honored that you sang his song so well.

[@bigboss20167]

Robert Frip is à genius

[@williamschall4117]

Always loved this song... 3 geniuses..Bowie, Fripp and Eno....

[@michaelboyce]

One of the best covers of this song I've heard yet

[@geoffpoole483]

Probably due to the fact Robert Fripp played on the original recording. The vibrato gives me goosebumps.

[@TH-ee5xs]

Adrian Belew does a great job at it. Check out Fripp at Daryls House. Yuppp. Daryl Hall. It's totally now!

[@anywaythewindblows9752]

Check out Hollywood vampires version , j d worth a listen

[@AllanGray-e3i]

My goodness Toyah is a very beautiful lady and she sings brilliantly. God bless them both. And Thank You KZbin. XXX

[@fabricegodet7177]

Magnifique interprétation !!! Et Robert Fripp, mon guitariste préféré !!!!

[@shieldaigbencher]

Mine too mate! Bon soir.

[@ricko3k]

It is a wonderful riff Robert to be fair. I am warming to you.

[@Francesmelton59]

Omg I was blown away watching Toyah perform this.. simply amazing ❤

[@kylehr]

Such a living legend. We are so blessed and lucky to have her in the uk. She’s incredible! 😊

[@jeffk1212]

A whole lifetime of listening to Fripp and his sublime guitar. Thanks..I enjoyed every minute.

[@danbernstein4694]

The tone on Fripp's guitar playing is on another plane

[@charliesaucier3352]

I've always felt Fripp, Holdsworth and Gilmour are tone masters. These 3 stand out amongst the rest!

[@bassiclymike]

LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! This is one of my all-time favorite songs, it has such meaning and depth to it. Toyah and Robert thank you so much as I sit hear with happy tears in my eyes! Your band did a fabulous job recreating the music and the feeling. A band I was in used to play it, we were only 3 pieces but I played 8-string bass and sang my heart out into it. Thank you so much for doing the song and David such an honor.

[@Richard_Broom_Photography]

Wonderful. Best version of Heroes since David!

[@GaryCendrowski]

excellent performance & production. you guys nailed it. be proud

[@cmorg17]

That guitar, that sound, that sustain... Just amazing, pure magic. Thanks Mr. Fripp.

[@jimwallace-n3q]

heard lots of versions of this song....this is one of the BEST!!!!!!

[@DeanBeadleuk]

Majestic and magnificent performance. Was also wonderful to see a classic 1981 Toyah concert aired on BBC4 last night

[@donaldjohnrobinson6531]

This is fantastic, David would be proud, and smiling that beautiful smile, Toyah sure is a Grover, Frip hasn't lost his touch either, throughly enjoyed this, thanks for posting.

[@Dalwhat]

Must be so stressful playing in Fripp's band. One wrong note and you're out. Shouldn't worry though as he's only got eyes for his wife here.

[@charliesaucier3352]

​@@DalwhatHe's probably the closest thing to music perfection! I don't think the guy ever played a bad note his entire career!

[@Chavski]

What a hoot. A tight band, great sound, Fripp on the money, Toyah sounding good and full of piss and vinegar, still having a chuckle and spreading good vibes while paying tribute to Bowie and the legendary tune.

[@Jan-r6t]

I agree. And not only a great singer and performer, she hasn't lost her beauty since I saw her live, back in the early eighties. Respect!😊

[@debbieharry387]

BRILLIANT Tribute Toyah and hubby thankyou !! much appreciated by youtube bowie viewers, pity the audience wasnt so receptive, they dont appear to realise what a superb rendition of a classic song played fantastically on guitar by hubby there.

[@carlteacherman194]

When you're having a shit day because of age related issues, just watch these two making music, briliant!

[@MatthewCochranGuitar]

What a powerhouse performance!! Elegant arrangement, masterful execution, thank you Toyah and Robert!

[@tommcgeethree]

Great job you two. Don't ever stop. The world needs you. Oh yeah. 😎👍🍺🇺🇸

[@danielcrocker2908]

Great Power Couple! Loved the single song posts during the pandemic! ALWAYS a great twist on the originals! Keep going, you're a CLASS ACT!😉

[@cricrijobim]

The cover I didn't know I needed. Her rendition of this song is great. And having Fripp play his own solo live, we're so lucky

[@TheTamrock2007]

What an amazing performance! The love in his eyes, that's something special. The talent you two, what a gift. ❤

[@redchemicalsltd2324]

Absolutely superb....it does not get any better than this...a stunning live performance by everyone...❤

[@fionastuart3119]

Both performers I rate as the people who changed music forever

[@malcolmdelargy2667]

Beautiful song, beautiful Toya covered that magnificently. X

[@chrisinfidel]

Great version, well done to Robert and Toyah and a great band.👍

[@PrimitiveInTheExtreme]

Fantastic ✨💖✨

[@Zharkov1969A]

Absolutely tremendous!

[@beatlebarb64]

Love this Bowie song! thanks Robert and Toyah! fab job!

[@TheWellnessLawyer]

I just realized that Roberts vibrato mimic the drones on the bagpipes - fills in the music perfectly.

[@steerpike50]

Great performance , always loved the screaming guitar, thanks.

[@ericmaldonado6374]

Such a great couple , so full of energy and good vibes ... an inspiration to all of us.

[@brianhillary1331]

Robert Fripp of King Crimson. Guitar great. Prog rock hero and pioneer. Great version. Love the husband and wife duo.

[@FridayNightRacer]

Bring it to the states!

[@alansturgess1324]

Whilst admiring their combined artistry, let's give a thought for the strenth and precision in Robert's fingers and hand . . . to play like that for so long demands exceptional strength and control. Two masters at their best.

[@floundergearjam]

I love these two. Love and respect from USA.

[@grahamjones7328]

Queen Crimson!

[@vitadelicatus]

Thats love , what she said at the beginning of this song. Without Mr. Fripp this song were never written.

[@markgriffin8158]

Outstanding, fabulous musicianship from all. Well done Torah and Robert. You ain’t lost it !!!!

[@andreaskonig6294]

sounds perfect, like it, amazing guitar!

[@vjab1108]

Toyah and Robert so much talent.

[@MAHGlie]

Frip just kills me with the descending line. Grabs me by the heart taking me back to a magical time in music. Toyah is just fantastic.

[@steliosskopelitis7218]

Marvelous and very touching...

[@woleuler4027]

Forty years on, it still makes me cry.

[@68blues]

That's a damn fine looking guitar, a superb sound….superb player!

[@Alberto36201]

Robert Fripp el más grande!!!

[@roy.p.pollard]

Brilliant voice.

[@Javiducho]

Simply excelsior. Fripp is my personal Jesus.

[@MrSeminole77]

He can still ride a note from Tuesday to Christmas like nobody else

[@harveysmith100]

Possible even Monday to Christmas

[@charliesaucier3352]

Undoubtedly he is the King of sustain!

[@timsullivan8401]

Soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Bitchin'!!!!!! Love You 2 Crazy Musical Wizards!!!!

[@shaunkelly9860]

RObert Fripp - just a legend.

[@JeffHoffman-ld3pf]

Absolutely The Best Version of this tune I've ever heard! Killed It!!!

[@Guitaroverkill]

Everyone else has to use an E-bow to play this tune, but Fripp just does it with sustain. Great!

[@ShiroiTengu]

He has a built in sustainer pickup in that guitar. Same principle as the e-bow lol

[@Luc.Larocque]

@@ShiroiTengu "Sustainiac pickup"

[@paulm1422]

Scary Monsters was the first Bowie album I bought around 1980 because of Fripp's just nasty guitar playing on it. Then I bought all the old stuff and was fortunate to see Bowie 3 times. But that album is still my favorite. I feel it's David's nod to the punk movement, singing in a cockney accent at times.

[@readmail379]

⁠@@Luc.Larocque not "SUSTINIAC" sustem. It is Japanese Fernandes "SUSTAINER" system. The logo is visible on the front pickup.

[@lsdc1]

Producer Tony Visconti recalls it: “Everyone who's played the song with Bowie since then has had to use an E-bow to duplicate it, but Fripp had a technique in those days where he measured the distance between the guitar and the speaker where each note would feed back. For instance, an 'A' would feed back maybe at about four feet from the speaker, whereas a 'G' would feed back maybe three and a half feet from it. He had a strip that they would place on the floor, and when he was playing the note 'F' sharp he would stand on the strip's 'F' sharp point and 'F' sharp would feed back better. He really worked this out to a fine science, and we were playing this at a terrific level in the studio, too. It was very, very loud, and all the while he was playing these notes - that beautiful overhead line - Eno was turning the dials and creating a new envelope and just playing with the filter bank. We did three takes of that, and although one take would sound very patchy, three takes had all of these filter changes and feedback blending into that very smooth, haunting, overlaying melody which you hear." Source: www.soundonsound.com/techniques/classic-tracks-david-bowie-heroes

[@blueheart2020]

Always does a good job of wrapping herself around a good song our Toyah. Robert great job too. Nothing can fall with that hero's kiss.

[@MORTICIA008]

WOW. Really enjoyed watching this video of Toyah and Robert on stage together. Great couple, great song choice, and fab vibrant live performance. ❤ Superb ❤ Loved it ❤

[@curaeus007]

Class lasts forever! Just wonderful!

[@barrybrigden7317]

OMG!!! Absolutely amazing rendition. Thank you ❤

[@andyking7621]

the band are very good, Toyah's singing is excellent ..... and then there's the sound of Robert Fripp which is utterly glorious

[@Mokkers_stuff]

Brilliant!! A fantastic tribute and executed perfectly.

[@AcmePotatoPackingPocatello]

Robert Fripp bought 2 of his albums....lucky man, beautiful wife who is exceptional mover and shaker. Extraordinary Show.

[@danielmiller210]

Her voice is perfect for this song

[@marksawyer6095]

Bloody hell, how good is this? Wish I'd been there. Just awesome, love it.

[@kennyRumbles]

I love Toyah’s passion for it all …she obviously adores her man and boy is she having her best life x All sounding damn good 👍

[@bernardobuffa2391]

so glad to see this couple in such a good shape! Long live the Crimson King!