British guitarist analyses Badfinger live in 1972!

Tonight I'm taking a look at Badfinger playing 'No Matter What' in 1972! (Not 1970 as I say in the video!)
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[@richeaton7436]

One of the saddest story's in rock. RIP, Pete.

[@Dave49erman]

Yes indeed!!

[@CharCanuck14]

...and not to forget Tom.

[@markabboud8564]

I’ve thought about this for years, and I’m going to start doing it soon finally, but since everybody is making movies about rock bands, I’m going to make a movie about the story of Badfinger

[@pinball1970]

@@markabboud8564 That will be a sad film

[@seaturtledog]

look up Paul Pena who was another to be screwed by the business.

[@KitKat-wt6ed]

What breaks my heart the most is they wrote the most covered song of all time (and so much more) and they both died penniless. Stan Polley should have got a life sentence for what he did.

[@petersack5074]

....too much cost. Give him a yellow necktie, in a looped rope form....from the stage lights, cross-member. AS a WARNING, to other would-be '' parasites ''.

[@kevinjoseph517]

its not the most covered...beatles..yesterday and other songs....sorry

[@clarkpalace]

SP had the luxury of living to 82 I believe. Is there really justice in this world? Hopefully he was a lonely wretch for his old age

[@sm31156]

Such a shame. I hope that old buzzard if still alive is living painful old age. He deserves all the Karma in the world. He has blood on his hands. How can someone like that live with himself. R.I.P. Tom and Pete. You are loved and your music will live on forever. You were the soundtrack of my High School years. You will live on forever in my heart. Love you gents. 🙏🏻 ❤ 😢

[@RustyBuzzard]

If Polley is rotting in hell, that would be justice.

[@willswalkingwest7267]

The Badfinger story is one of the most sad stories in the industry. RIP Tom & Pete.

[@normatible9795]

Willswalkingwest yes but there are worse. Look closely at the Beatles. Their manager mismanaged them too. It was only when Lennon asked iF they are millionaires yet did they understand that some money are missing, and the worst of ALL, MICHAEL JACKSON OWNS their music..the Beatles dont own their copyrights,they have to ask permission fr Jackson to use their songs Every band had bad issues one way or another but they per sister..the eAgles, nirvana etc

[@gerrym.9354]

@@normatible9795 If they're awaiting an answer from Jackson they may be waiting awhile, with the exception of Lennon and Harrison.

[@meep2576]

Very sad, I’m glad breaking bad brought them up to the forefront again

[@vc23]

It is, definitely up there with Lynyrd Skynyrd in relation to the tragic deaths

[@PiripiElLoco]

Rip Mike Gibbins too (the drummer)

[@roadtrippinaz6655]

Why is Badfinger not in the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame? They were an amazing band.

[@damnyankeefl]

because the industry would have to acknowledge what it did to them

[@johnschaefer2238]

Robert I have never seen truer words written!

[@lawmantheonetrueking3739]

@@damnyankeeflThe Hall of Shame is a joke. How can they call it Rock when there are non Rock acts in it. Dolly had the class to say so and asked not to be included whereas those rappers make the whole inductee choices utter nonsense.

[@macisback9059]

@@damnyankeefl Exactly right.. I dont even know them & it makes me so angry what they endured..

[@Roxy-ch4gv]

​@@lawmantheonetrueking3739Dolly is a national treasure

[@lylesmith9547]

Loved Badfinger. One of the ultimate victims of corruption.. wish they had continued.

[@blalker86]

So true so sad

[@jeffalan6339]

I agree, their band manager Stan Polly is the cause of their end. A talented group at best. With Paul Mccartney and George Harrison helping them get established

[@milestrotter6844]

Loved?!

[@bjmcmahon722]

Yeah......

[@ericdee6802]

They tried but it was never meant to be without Pete!

[@pbracey1]

Great analysis Fil. Stan Polley and Allen Klein (former Rolling Stones manager) were two of the most despicable, unscrupulous managers in the history of rock music. Badfinger was a great band...such a sad history.

[@BigSky1]

Peter Along with Sharon Osborne’s father and manager of The Small Faces, Don Arden.

[@jezebeljones659]

I can but agree.

[@atreb56]

That is certainly correct.

[@jimtinsley9471]

Don't forget that KLEIN ALSO HAD THE 3 OTHER BEATLES AFTER PAUL QUIT OVER HIM MANAGING THEM

[@keefterry2155]

Those poor guys. I love the group. If they had been treated right, there is no telling what heights they would have reached. Rest In Peace Pete, Tony and Mike. May your memory last forever.

[@jlbaker2000]

That's Tommy, not Tony.

[@RustyBuzzard]

I saw Badfinger (opening act Al Kooper ) at NYC Carnegie Hall, March 1, 1972. Fantastic !!

[@SIXSTRING63]

Great video Fil! I have some great inside info on Badfinger and Pete Ham. When my wife was 17, a few weeks before her 18th birthday she went to see Badfinger on their first American tour in November 1970. They played a small club called The Bull and Heifer, the building is still there and a 5 minute walk from our home. She was accompanied by her older sister and her friends. My wife caught the attention of Pete early that evening and he came over to introduce himself to her when they went on break. Pete invited my wife, her sister and friends to a party after the show at their hotel with the band and crew, Bill Collins....... it was all very well mannered and innocent, mellow evening. Pete was a true gentleman and didn’t pull any rockstar type moves on my wife. She said they all were very well mannered and not one of them got out of line. They had another show the next night and invited my wife and everyone to come that show in Ithaca NY where Cornell university is located. It’s about a 40 minute drive from our location. Needless to say it was a memorable evening and they had some good conversations on the way back from the gig. Everyone rode in the back of the back of a large rental van back to the hotel. My wife and Pete said their goodbyes, and sadly never got to see him again. She did get a lot of photos from the two days which hang in our living room to this day in a collage type frame with photos and notes on napkins and such. Pete gave my wife a hat that he wore on stage those gigs. That hat can be seen in many photos and videos of Pete before he gave it to her. She still has it packed away. She went to see Badfinger in 1989 with her sister, she got to sit and talk with Joey and Mike who were still playing together at that time. She gave them copies of all the photos from 1970. There was a documentary DVD about their sad story released in the 90’s. As we sat down and watched it for the first time my wife suddenly spoke up and said, “ that’s my picture ! “ we paused it and sure enough it was a picture of her and Pete side by side, but sadly they cropped my wife’s face from the photo. We could see her hair still in one spot and could compare it to the photo that was hanging a few feet away in the room. It was the photo she’d given to Joey and Mike. She belongs to Badfinger fan page on Facebook and gets asked questions from a lot of fans who never got to see Pete in person. Just a few weeks ago a young man from Scotland called via Facebook and was asking her questions about Pete, I spoke with him a bit too. So cool these young people dig their music. We went to see Joey play last year and I had the pleasure to speak with him and talk music a bit. Nice guy, still played pretty good and sang well being in his mid seventies. A lot more to the story but I was thrilled when I saw this video you did on them pop up. I just got done watching and my wife called me in to the living room and said one of her friends from the Badfinger page sent her the link to your video. I told her I was just about to tell her about it but her friend beat me to it. Thought I’d share that little bit of history of Badfinger with you.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Haha cool! Thanks!

[@ronjohnson-dq8sm]

Are you sure your wife didn’t hold back some juicy stuff from her experience?

[@scottmcgregor562]

Badfinger Behind the Music was probably the most sad depressing rock documentary I have ever scene.

[@lynndow3185]

Me too. Just heart breaking.

[@ericdee6802]

That is a great documentary to say the least.

[@lamper2]

@@ericdee6802 There are sadder but better ones here on youtube try "they sold a million"

[@kmjr2400]

I agree.

[@jezebeljones659]

I think I saw that one, or some other, and after learning of all the gruesome details I thought I'd never want to see a biopic made. Because that would just seem like exploitation to me. Besides, biopics often deviate from the truth and introduce made-up incidents or scenes. Let's just appreciate the music!

[@pamela1144]

Oh my gosh Fil. This is beyond horrific. I grew up listening to them and loved their music. How very sad. I had no idea.

[@quicktastic]

"I remember finding out about you. Every day my mind is all around you"... My favorite Badfinger song. Nice analysis video as usual.

[@gilbertspader7974]

quicktastic Looking out of my lonely room Day after Day , I feel you .

[@fbello18]

Looking out of my lonely “gloom” (he was twice sad) !

[@onusgumboot5565]

fantastic song writers. So many great songs. They should have been able to live well off of the royalties for Nillsons version of without you alone. Managers suck

[@jasoncdebussy]

@@gilbertspader7974 That is a brilliant song.

[@randyjordan5521]

@@gilbertspader7974 And Baby Blue.

[@phillipschlegel6663]

This is a great channel appreciate this so much❤

[@vitahealth.2372]

Such a heart breaking story. No mercy for these kind of people. I really mean that.

[@rohe4077]

@Charles Hawtrey and the Deaf Aids Your comments are pathetic.

[@rohe4077]

@Charles Hawtrey and the Deaf Aids Religious terms mean dick. Either select individuals, or shut the fuck up. Being vague by labeling a group of people evil, shows cowardice.

[@rohe4077]

@Charles Hawtrey and the Deaf Aids Fuck the "lord" He hath been lazy upon his duties.

[@rohe4077]

@Charles Hawtrey and the Deaf Aids Lead by example, Oh Lord. Or else, your words mean nothing.

[@rohe4077]

@Charles Hawtrey and the Deaf Aids Aww, your fiction is wonderful. Go fuck yourself, jesusfreak. Take your old fictional sins with you.

[@patricklee780]

I loved their music, such great melodic songs, not to mention the outstanding talent. So sad to hear of their misfortune at the hands of a greedy madman.

[@stephenhensley5631]

You hit the nail on the head .No tricks, no gimmicks, just pure talent ! God bless the U.K. and the artist you gave us .

[@mars6433]

The bass player's harmonies....WOW !! Such a tragic story.

[@jezebeljones659]

The Welsh have a way with harmony.

[@wendyeyles3560]

The bass player is Tommy Evans from Liverpool.

[@johnbenevoli2066]

Tommy, ..fantastic writer, great bassist, amazing voice..one of the best ever, really. God bless him!

[@Chakirisan]

One of my favorite songs ever, Pete and Tom's story is so sad.. but they left some incredible music. Thanks for going back so far Fil, I don't know what I'd do without great music.

I haven't heard this band in a long time. Wow Fantastic Fil you really analyze the classics. Great job. Very distinct voice, great powerful and tight vocals

[@ericdee6802]

One of the greatest bands of all time, definitely the fore fathers of power pop. Sadly underated by many. That bastard Stan Polley is burried in the same cemetery as my Mother, Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside,CA...Time to relocate Mom.

[@ericynot]

No, it's time to yank Polley out of there and drop his remains out in the middle of the Pacific somewhere.

[@ericdee6802]

@@ericynot Sell his dirt to a cattle farmer instead.

[@alanmoskowitz5779]

Piss on his grave

[@ericdee6802]

@@alanmoskowitz5779 I DID!!!😏

[@BadgerBotherer1]

There is a plaque to Pete Ham at Swansea Railway Station, in the town where I now live, and Ham's home town. A good band, but a very sad story.

[@Maltloaflegrande]

I moved to the Swansea area a year or so ago and it warmed my heart to see that plaque the first time I used the station. As Deke Leonard (from nearby Llanelli) said "why do they always take the good'uns?

[@BadgerBotherer1]

I saw Deke Leonard and his band supporting Status Quo at Singleton Park a few years ago. Surprising (perhaps) how many famous and apparently-successful people have taken their own lives: suicidesofcelebrities.blogspot.com/2020/03/pete-ham.html

[@earring1]

I took photos at the train station when I visited last year. Nice to see two separate plaques in English and Welsh. Pete is a Welsh legend.

[@Lori-xt2lf]

They played this at my roller rink. ❤️

[@kolchak357]

One of those bands people don’t seem to know, then you play a few songs and they recognize them all. 👍🏻

[@kimdawcatgirl]

Kolchak I loved the show Kolchak the Night stalker with Darren McGavin. Scared the shit out of me but I loved it.

[@-R.Gray-]

Another Beatles connection was that George Harrison played slide guitar on, and produced their hit Day After Day".

[@jeffmurray1681]

Another Beatles connection is that Paul McCartney wrote and produced their first hit single "Come and Get It."

[@carlosyanezlozada8809]

They were the rhythmic section in The concert for bangladesh.

[@joegordon2915]

also Pete Hams guitar was given to him by George Harrison. its the same gibson sg that george used from 66-68

[@stanleyleopard6799]

Another connection was that Joey and Tommy played on Lennon's 'Imagine' album.

[@psp1921tsmg]

R.Gray Joey and tom sang on ringos hit. “It don’t come easy”

[@ayersd82]

I am so glad I discovered this GREAT site !

[@detroitlady7201]

Loved your video and love the way you point out where these guys hearts were at. I lived Badfinger back in the day and truly ashame that these guys were screwed over so badly! I have been accused of living in the past but back in those days, these guys only had their music and they paved the way for so much of the music world. They didn't have computers etc. like today, was pure talent! And most of them got screwed by management in one way or another.

[@ilovealaska2000]

National radio air play was the objective. Bad Finger got alot of air play. Like Credence Clearwater Revival, the label screwed them. Big money.

[@deanroddey2881]

It's been a while since I've looked into them, but I think it wasn't the label so much but their own management, right? There's a big difference.

[@terrykrall]

Wasnt their label apple?

[@lespauldisciple3349]

Badfinger started out on Apple but the disaster came after they signed a big money contract with Warner Bros.

[@richardrybinski2320]

Badfinger was screwed over by manager Stan Polley , their manager....may he burn in hell. Creedence (really, John Fogerty) was screwed by Fantasy Records Saul Zaentz.....another fucker.

[@paranormal33]

@@richardrybinski2320 "may he burn in hell."

[@tonyledrew3989]

Song brings back memories . Love your channel Fil great job !

[@markjohnson8352]

Thank you, Fil, both for the analysis and the passionate account of the band's mistreatment and where that lead.

[@uniqueone2731]

Hello Fil... it’s good to be back. I had my surgery and I am really happy to say that it worked and I feel tons better.

[@mamas3cubs]

Pete is so very talented while remaining humble and shy. Love Badfingers music. He is awesome on piano. Song writing from the heart. Pete and Tommy the harmony amazing. Tommy couldn't ever get over loosing Pete. So sad Pete wasn't able to be their when his daughter Petera was born. British rockers are thee greatest. These songs take me back to my teen years. Love all their albums. Stan was their down fall.... Cost 2 young lives....

[@vmat1000]

First off, Thank You for featuring Badfinger here. 1972 was one the best years of my life (i was 15) and tunes from this band were there. Play a bit of guitar and have gone off and on. "94, full on buying a Zoom 1010 floor processor. One evening i stumble upon a tone like No Matter What's intro. Worked the whole tune up and hit it many times,,,,,,of course, no vocals, sadly (maaaaybe Jimi if i wasn't playing). What happened to Pete Ham was tragic.

[@shanet9079]

This was always one of my favs to play in my band days! RIP Pete and Tom

[@suryclind]

one of my favorite groups. they were so great. thanks for a great review & history. so sad what did them in.

[@sharonmuzik]

I agree those harmonies are Beatles sounding, first thing I thought of when they sang. In fact, old Beatles fan that I am, I thought it was them when I first heard this song on the radio. How embarrassing. Shame how they were treated, such talent. Thanks for the lesson professor Fil. ^_^

[@sterlingprice5963]

Badfinger is one of those bands that goes under the radar. But when one of their great old songs comes on the radio, I just can't help but sing along, especially this song. The legal issues surrounding record labels and such tainted everything about Badfinger, and it is sad. But their great music and spirit will live forever. Stan "Polley", Idk what happened to him, but Ham should have kicked his door in and strangled him instead of taking his own life. Skynyrd got screwed over too by those in the music industry. Thanks Fil for shining a light on this great band.

[@RMGCBG]

They were overshadowed by the Beatles. Way underrated band, most people over 50 can sing along to all their songs!

[@suryclind]

RMG CBG yep. I am one of them lol

[@Rippd_Bagel]

No they weren’t. The Beatles were over by then and George Harrison even hired them under Apple for a bit until they switched record labels as well as helped them produce some songs under Apple

[@champdog76]

🙋‍♂️...and some under 50, as well. 🤘

[@allbottledup9513]

@@Rippd_Bagel What are you talking about? The biggest issue they faced with their first album was the Beatles comparison. They were constantly called cheap knock offs of the Beatles in the beginning until they found their place.

[@roberthorn333]

They really were talented, and are overlooked. All one has to do is to sit down and see the Concert For Bangladesh one time and how much they helped to make that show excellent. Then you can see the harmonies and the ability to play and perform with the likes of Georgie, Ringo, Clapton, et al in a big time setting.

[@BOCCRAZIE]

Great job Fil .. Keep it going. I enjoy watching you almost nightly

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

I watched this again after I watched Baby Blue again. I joined your channel when you had 13K subs, this was 73K and now you're over 309K. A great testament to your personality. I showed the song Baby Blue to a friend who plays in a Swiss band, he had never heard of Badfinger, and he never watched Breaking Bad. I told him even if it wasn't his style, it could be a crowd pleaser.

[@big106razor]

I always learn something new when I watch your vids. Great job once again!

[@kengk1234]

What a great band and song. So underrated. Thanks so much.

[@normbrag]

Badfinger was a great little band for sure with a sad ending,..Thanx for another analysis Fil,I think you have the best music channel on the tube !!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@gssheriff7278]

Really great band who should have gone on to make more great hits and music if not for shit management etc. The unfortunate same for many many bands of the 1970s.

[@paulablissett9396]

And don't forget the 60's

[@TheHumbuckerboy]

@ Paula Blissett ... The Small Faces ?

[@paulablissett9396]

@@TheHumbuckerboy What do you mean?

[@TheHumbuckerboy]

@ Paula Blissett ... They were a 60s group who seemed to have been ripped off financially as far as I remember.

[@paulablissett9396]

@@TheHumbuckerboy Oh, you mean 'Faces' that's the only name, i knew them by....

[@carolinasbeauty]

Thank you so much Fil - Your recent analysis of Harry Nilsson's "Without You" brought me here for the rest of the story. I've always loved this song and I'm so angry about how Badfinger was swindled out of so much and caused the eventual suicide of two members. I've loved your channel for 2 yrs and very much appreciate all that you share with your community. You are one of a kind.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@allenartis8673]

Thank you for the analysis video, my kids(teens) watch your videos with me and this one made them angry. Your explanation of what happened to the band created quite a conversation about how new music can be released today compared to the early 70's.

[@lynndow3185]

Good for you and your kids, Allen! After feeling so sad and mad, your comment did my heart good

[@joebersik9846]

great job putting that story line (of their demise) together!!! That is a very intricate yarn to decipher!! Great BAND!!

[@georgewodicka4839]

Given their closeness, and personal relationships individually between the already broken up Beatles and the thriving Badfinger, I wish one or more of the Beatles could have helped these guys out. They HAD to know the big picture. What a tragic story.

[@christopherwinkler4451]

The Beatles weren't yet broken up when Badfinger signed with Apple, but things were nearing the end. And unfortunately they were going through there own crap. Apple Records was really a mess right from the start. The song Come And Get It was written by Paul about his feelings about what was going on with Apple.

[@Thataintnothing]

Thought Beatles broke up in 1970

[@BassGirlSusan1961]

Love this live version! Rock Solid. How betrayed they were, with the worst outcome

[@CaptainAlsClassroom]

It's MUCH MORE rock solid with Mike Gibbins (their drummer) playing. See my post and link! The drummer is more solid and meatier.

[@phillipschlegel6663]

It's so sad they live in our hearts❤

[@matthewjamestaylor]

Thanks Fil. I have heard Badfinger referred to as the best band of all time whose name you can't remember. Their music was amazing. Cheers.

[@Lee.Higginbotham]

Great band! Bad luck. The Beatles were breaking up. The Beatles had bad contracts and were fighting each other for money and hired a manager who was screwing them. The label wasn't managed properly. So nobody was looking out for Badfinger. So many artist were screwed by the system. Shame none of the ex-Beatles ever did a damn thing for Badfingers families. McCartney is a billionaire he most of all could have done something. Even in the 90's he secretly negotiated a higher share of money from EMI behind Harrison's and Starr's back. Guess Paul needs all the pounds and dollars he can get!! Badfinger left us with some great power pop songs. Shame they never benefited financially from all there hard work and talent. Good reason they named there last apple album "ASS"!! Straight Up is just a great album with 2 great hits Day After Day and Baby Blue!! I highly recommend it!! Between the several producers Emerick, Harrison and Rundgren along with interference by Phil Spector and Badfingers american label it's a miracle it's as good as it is!!

[@KayEl58]

I also felt The Beatles could have done more to help. They were mighty pissed about their own contracts but they still had enough money that they could have eased the situation for individual members of Badfinger, especially by the early 1980's.

[@npc77107]

@@KayEl58 I totally agree. I always wondered why the Beatles didn't step in and help these guys out, especially financially!

[@moeb434]

@@npc77107 I'm thinking the Beatles felt their legacy would be threatened, or even overshadowed, by this fantastic talented band.

[@passionforlust]

Thanks for this video of one of my favorite bands growing up. I knew of some of the trouble they went through but had no idea of the hell it was. 2 people commiting suicide because of this Stan jackoff burned them so bad and all I can say is I hope instant karma will get you and get you real good Stan if it hasn't already. Thanks again Fil and blessings to all surviving members of one great band and prayers to those no longer here!

[@larrycarr9171]

That horrible Stanley Polley managed to live until 87. Wish someone had hunted him down and killed him before that. A soulless bastard.

[@marthalowe1556]

I always loved their harmonies. Unique voices made a great sound harmonizing...

[@dm9151]

Nice Video Fil. I like the way you brought it back to the music at the end, where it should be . so may Musicians, Actors, Sports stars. All getting screwed back in the day. They paved the way for Performers today. But a hell of a price to pay.

[@jamespennington9719]

Fil! I am constantly both amazed at your level of detail and historical knowledge of the musicians you analyze! Rock!

[@lblesbowden6748]

A great band and a sad story. Pete was truly one of the great vocalists, and the band was so good! Great commentary,and analysis Fil!!!!

[@TruthSurge]

I instantly thought of McCartney when I saw that guy on the left. I mean, not just his face but the mannerisms and the camera look. I'll bet you he watched a little Beatles in his day. "music industry". that's a euphemism for well.. I shant say it. Remember Napster? I loved that. Had the "industry" $hitting their pants. Just looked at a pic of Stan P. I knew he'd be ..... you know. Just like you thought he'd be. Along with Warn-A-Bruthah. Bunch of criminals. Too bad he lived to be 87. I cannot tolerate sneaky, thieving, scheming a$$holes. Sorry, but that kind of stuff just makes me want to enforce justice but... I haven't the power nor is there much justice in this craphole world we now live in. TRUMP! MASS SHOOTINGS! COPS! THE SKY IS FALLING! Great performance by the band. Never knew much about them or their songs but I do remember this one. Thx, Fil.

[@dennistedder3384]

McCartney wrote it

[@chicochi3]

@@dennistedder3384 Pete Ham wrote it.

[@johnthomson83]

@@dennistedder3384 You're thinking of 'Come And Get It'.

[@llewellynwilliams1956]

he was from liverpool as well an the lad next to peter tom... liverpool lad

[@marthalowe1556]

They were always compared to the Beatles....

[@bekind6763]

Fil, See this is why your channel is so important you bring light to the bands that may have been forgotten. I always was a massive fan of Badfinger and didn't know what happened to them, now I do because of you. Tears for greed yet a smile for such great music.

[@jamesgordonakacrazylegs8222]

Nice Kathy, nice!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks Kathy ☺

[@johnm3152]

Thank you Fil. More fantastic factoids I never knew. Those are always the best factoids. This one was filled with especially heavy facts (I never knew)! Wow

[@scottncarrie1]

Read the book, "Day After Day," I think it's called.

[@loripond1839]

Thank you for sharing Badfinger's music and story! Those greedy wicked music industry vultures 😡have blood on their hands and they will ultimately answer for what they've done...😪 ✌❤🤘

[@ivannovotny4552]

Lori, Karma will fix 'em.

[@loripond1839]

@@ivannovotny4552 ...Amen!!

[@jesalbrtarteaga64]

BadFinger! 4 amazing musicians that certainly deserved bigger better for their fruits of labor🎶but sadly management took it away from these humbled lads..BadFinger music is timeless🎶❤️thank you Fil!✌🏼

[@musicalneptunian]

Fil, I feel that you haven't quite done their talent justice. Pete Ham and Evans wrote "Without you" which has been covered by superstars such as Harry Nilsson [the version most people have heard] , Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston. Stan Polley was a skilled conman who had fooled smarter people than Badfinger; they were just nice music guys who trusted people too much. Indeed, Pete Ham said that he could not live on anymore because Stan ruined Ham's ability to trust anyone; Ham lost all belief that the world was worth living in anymore. They even made a song "Hey Mr Manager" just for themselves as an expression of their pain at Stan screwing them over. Another aspect of the internet is that a manager who had creamed artists would get a reputation these days. But as Pete Ham said: the guys had no idea that he had already ripped off other bands.Thanks for doing this one. Rock!

[@ronreigstad1433]

Joey Molland , the last surviving member of Badfinger lives only 70 Miles from me in Minneapolis , MN

[@Gee-no]

Thanks for this vid. Ive always loved Badfinger. Pete and Tom were great singers and songwriters. Pete has a couple of albums of demos that are really great. Pls do another BF video soon. Baby Blue? Day after Day? Theres even more to discuss abt this band. Check out the book " Without You the Tragic Story of Badfinger". Rock!

[@thearchives]

Excellent summarization of the sad tale of Badfinger, Fil. As always your insights on playing and the business are spot on, thoughtful, encouraging and helpful. Bravo

[@bigbow62]

Wow had forgot all about them... so glad you played this ! What a great band that got lost in history.... great analysis and sad back story ( that happens so many times... a great group of talented artists that put their career(s) in the wrong hands )😟 You keep playing music videos and analyzing and we'll be here every night to continue our music education 😎🎸 One last try for .... The Faces ( I know ) I'm Losing You live BBC Songs on Saturday 1971 one of the true classics that this new generation needs to hear ! Thank you Fil for a wonderful channel, I really enjoy stopping in hear ever night 😆

[@petemartin295]

Thank you so much for posting this. In all the tragic stories in rock music, what happened to Badfinger might be the most tragic of them all. They certainly had it all - musical skills, good looks, songwriting ability, good harmonies. Apple chose well when they signed them. My understanding is that the whole band and their wives lived together in a house and the wives knew what Stan was doing but Pete Ham refused to believe it until it was too late. Sadly, he decided to end his life shortly after he came to that realization. According to the band, the bass player never did get over Pete's death and killed himself so he could be with him again. As I said, the Badfinger story may be the saddest of them all.

[@Damaged262]

Badfinger played at my wife's high school. I've never decided if that was cool or sad. I'm not sure what year the concert was but she graduated in '73. So, i lean towards too cool. I don't want to embarrass her about it, with my uncertainty. Edit: She made out with the lead singer, her words. She's never lied to me before, I have no reason to doubt her now. Hell, I would have made out with Buck Dharma, though neither of us are gay, just sayin'! It's simply hero worship! The concert has been confirmed by hundreds of people, I'm 7 years younger than my wife, so I was dragged out as a pretty thing at her reunions. (I'm a dude if you had figured, lol)

[@wingsofpegasus]

😂👍

[@allancrow134]

SRV hit on my wife(before we were together). True story. :)

[@markramlucken8502]

Thank u bad finger for your music.

[@windaddyflex]

Badfinger is one of my dad's favorite bands, and of course they became one of mine. You just keep knocking these reviews out of the park and going into such great detail about the band members.

[@jacksherrod5669]

Saw them in concert in 1970 at the Coliseum in Houston. The full show was Leo Sayer, Poco, Badfinger and Leon Russell. It was the finest music on the planet . Best concert I that I ever attended.

[@jacksherrod5669]

My bad, it was Lee Michaels, not Leo Sayer. Had a senior moment. Lol

[@dexxxhunt]

Great break down Fil.Sad situation man Smh.Great music though!Nice shirt too man...80s baby right here haha.Gotta love that decade 👍🏾👍🏾 ROCK/Peace

[@DeidreL9]

Pete had such a beautiful voice…how l wish his story had unfolded differently. I remember reading the whole “Paul is dead…no, hang on, he’s in Badfinger!” stories at the time in my cousin’s music magazines. I was only eight but even I thought it was Paul singing on this. Such a sad story with Pete, rest his soul❤️

[@raphcaswell-jones932]

I can hear Tom sounding more like paul, idk where you got Pete sounding like Paul from.

[@mondusser]

Great pick Fil, again you never cease to do a great analysis on another great band. There is a lot of coverage of bad finger on you tube but you got it front to back. I don't know why but I always put them together with the Raspberries a group out of Cleveland Ohio (I think) they were popular around the same time and they and Bad Finger I would hear on the radio ' 72 -'73, had an 8 track tape of no dice and wore it out. Great one! thanks.

[@vocalion9519]

Absolutely the very best ever power pop song from the very best ever power pop band. If I could play and sing one song well, this might just be the one I’d choose. How could anyone not feel amazing listening to this? Sadly, a handful of the notes are just outside of my range.

[@scdevon]

This was a great live take. Everything is mic'd pretty well and the levels are right on for the vocals, bass, drums and guitars. You can really hear everyone evenly. Good channel!

[@JohnNiemsMusic]

Pete Ham was one of the greatest talents ever! I never understood why the BEATLES never helped them when they needed it! The group was their first signed to APPLE and they had so many hits and were just getting started but had no help and with their scum bag cheater agent they were penniless. Pete and Tom Evans both hanged themselves (Pete in 1975 and Tom in 1983). and they were co-writers to one of the greatest ballads ever written WITHOUT YOU with the chorus written by TOM and the verse written by PETE! Put them together and you get one of the greatest collaborations in history! RIP PM - RIP TE - and RIP Mike Gibbons their drummer! Great work again FIL!

[@vambo13257]

The Beatles were going through their own issues. How were they to know that Badffnger had a manager stealing them blind. They signed the contracts and gave control to an evil manager. Do you really think the Beatles had so much free time on their hands to babysit Badfinger?

[@rickdaigh2392]

Great commentary and explanation of an incredible band and their story. Four guys, perfect pitch, genius pop song writing and playing.

[@astrogoodvibes6164]

In '72 when I was 14, I wasn't clued into the industry, I just dug great music and Badfinger were in a chorus of amazing groups and performers. In the years since, I've discovered the destructive exploitation by unscrupulous managers and executives that was a reality for many bands back then. Good art and greed are tragically aligned more often than not it seems. Still one of my favourite tunes of theirs.......along with Baby Blue and Day after Day.

[@KayEl58]

They had some really nice songs but Day After Day was a truely great song.

[@richardshead53]

I’ve just bought four joey molland cd,be true to yourself with Julian Lennon is the Beatles reincarnation

[@scottbatey3130]

Bless you for remembering, one of our favorite bands. High School days for me.. It should never have been allowed to happen that way..,..

[@tamarabradshaw4799]

Awesome band. Man, I miss the 70s. Fantastic new music, summer days of hanging out with tons of neighborhood kids in the park, parents nowhere to be seen, and smoking my first joint✌. Nothing will ever compare with those carefree, fun filled days. This music takes me back immediately and I'm truly gratetful Fil. Cheers💗

[@KarlHalliday-q6j]

Thank you Fil for the great review of Badfinger. Great band, sad ending.

[@glenmurschel5939]

Enjoyed this story very much, it's a shame on all the rip-offs in our industry. Sabbath got ripped off also. Sad story of Badfinger. At least we still have the music! Thank you!

[@fladiverdown]

Awesome video. Love "What YOU do"! I was 12 when Badfinger hit the scene and built my earliest rock and roll memories.

[@peterrabbit4034]

Used to cover this song about 25 years ago- didn't learn the sad story until a few years ago. Love the harmonies.

[@flyerphil]

Thanks for the analysis Fil ....Your passion on relating the heart-breaking circumstances of the band's ultimate demise shone through. it was gut wrenching even. A great band still remembered to this day

[@carolmedina2980]

Watching the joy on your face, as you listen...that means the world! You get it, you understand just how wonderful they were, as a band. I appreciate your knowledge of all that happened to this amazing band. I was born in '65, and as a little girl, I remember listening to this song in particular, in the back of my parent's car, and thinking...THIS IS LOVE! This is what it all means. I still keep that fantasy. That's how impressive Badfinger was, to even a kid, like me. Anyway...the very very sad demise of Pete and Tom. I am still so devastated about how this all played out! Going back to the music though...so wonderful, so important IMO in the music of that time. One of the best bands...ever. My heart still aches for the loss. Thank you so much, for paying homage to Badfinger. Thank you as well for exposing to all who don't know the story of Badfinger, of all the corruption of the music industry/management. I will always appreciate the music of Badfinger. and YOU...for giving them notice. Thank you.

[@quiltedpine7027]

Carol you seem like a real fan. A TRUE fan. it's people like you who give music their due longevity and appreciation. Hats off to Phil for taking the time to do this video, showing his appreciation.

[@garyrhodes5608]

Awesome Fil!!.... Once again your knowledge is second to none!!👍👍 great job👍👍♿♿👍👍🙏🍺🍺👍😎👍👍

[@rpminc1974]

Badfinger was absolutely awesome !!

[@Tellmeyourstories]

Like a moth to the flame, I can't stop watching videos regarding Badfinger, my second favorite all time band. Thanks for this video

[@Rippd_Bagel]

Such a sad story in Rock history. Discovered these guys about a year back and was so saddened by the way things turned out for them. Thanks for the analysis, Fil! Also, Motley Crue totally ripped off “The Dreamer” with “Home Sweet Home”

[@annabatista8944]

Paul McCartney gave the tune "Come and Get it" to Badfinger when they went to Apple Studios.

[@randyzwieg8467]

I saw them play "Shock Theater" in 1982. They were trapped in Milwaukee for a time. A horror story indeed.

[@Dragonfly5455]

Thanks, Fil. Good music after some heavy subjects. Just what I needed

[@george5120]

Baby Blue was my favorite song of theirs. Not only did they neglect to hire an attorney; not a single member of their band even considered that they needed an attorney. They were that naive. A court might have ruled the contract void and awarded them a judgment against Stan, on the grounds that contract provisions were unconscionable and that there was never any "meeting of the minds" because the band was misled, in regard to what they were signing.

[@briannewell6064]

Dido on Baby Blue.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah a lot of people don't realise how the law works. A lot of contracts made around this time are being investigated now as it was such common practise to mislead musicians.

[@ivannovotny4552]

@@wingsofpegasus Sadly, musician are always the ones who get screwed.

[@johncook7281]

I hope some semi professional or soon to be professional musicians read this commment. Never even thought about hiring an attorney? That's sad and not smart.

[@reddymon]

George X Baby blue would be in the top ten songs I like.... ever. Great band, so sad.

[@DiarmuidNZ]

Love your work Fil. It's unique, insightful, honest, well researched and just plum excellent. Much appreciated.

[@MostlyBuicks]

When I first heard Day After Day, I thought is was one of the best Paul McCartney performances ever. Silly me. Many people do not realize that Nilsson's Without You was written by Badfinger Evans and Ham. Nilsson, a song writer himself, having written Three Dog Night's "One" had covers as two of his biggest hits. Come And Get It was written by Paul McCartney. All of the members of Badfinger were song writers. Publishing royalties typically brings in a LOT more money than record sale royalties. The trick is to own your own publishing company. There is a REASON why it is call the music BUSINESS.

[@jillhoward1879]

One of my favorite songs of all time! Very sad what happened to them. Love your channel and your Goonies tee shirt.

[@digitalbrand5510]

Love this stuff, saw them live a couple of times and opened for them. Power pop at their best!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@hernanielegaste2777]

Thanks for featuring badfinger one of my favorite band