Wishbone Ash - Live Hammersmith Odeon 1980

Recorded at the Hammersmith Odeon on Feb 1st and 2nd 1980. This live recording captures Wishbone Ash at their best in my opinion and sadly Martin Turner would leave later in the year. The band were on fire to mark the 10th anniversary of being together; they were also marking the release of their 10th studio album Just Testing in which they performed four tracks off the album in this live show.

[@glenross6952]

GREAT BRITISH ROCK BAND, LEGENDARY, GREW UP WITH THEM SINCE SCHOOL YARD DAYS.....

[@midiland09]

Great sound. Thank you for that. I saw them in 1976: the best concert I ever saw, of Wishbone Ash or of any band.

[@mladenbacic7754]

From Stockholm, last time 2 years ago, Love You alllll!

[@djegcover4258]

Super concert, je les ai vu à Paris pour le même concert en mars 1980. Merci

[@arrowofmyway1881]

Hi All, Greeting from Singapore... "Argus" album all time favourite.... persephone, time was, error of my way, blind eyes, king will come, throw down the sword...

[@mbalbi2112]

Awesome. Lifeline is a amazing song.

[@arq.pedrouriah1244]

La mejor banda de todos los tiempos..wishbone Ash saludos desde México

[@russellmarriott9396]

Track 1 Doctor from Wishbone 4 Track 2 Blind Eye from the first album Wishbone Ash Track 3 The Way of the World (storming version) from No Smoke Without Fire Track 4 Insomnia from Just Testing Track 5 Lifeline from Just Testing Track 6 Living Proof from Just Testing Track 7 Helpless from Just Testing Track 8 Queen of Torture from Wishbone Ash Track 9 Jailbait from Pilgrimage

[@antoniojaviervegasantana7700]

GRANDES COMPOSICIONES SOBRE TODO SUS ÁLBUMES DE LOS 70S

[@porkbelly0713]

many thanks Charlie, what a great recording

[@magnuswettermark6085]

Great. The best line up in my opinion !!

[@charliedraper6643]

100% agree!

[@sonafro]

Yep! Laurie pushed Andy and Andy pushed Laurie! The result was magic! I still follow them. I really enjoy the diversity of their music!

[@markwilliams5606]

Thanks you tube! Bring the good stuff! 🤠🇺🇸🐎✌️🇬🇧☕

[@neilwatson6816]

I met the boys after the gıg and they were so 'normal', no I 'm a rock star behavıour. Proper gentlemen!

[@lastnamefirst4035]

Lol

[@peteraddison4371]

@@danabigelow8844 hi, Dana. I recall Andy having said that they did indulge themselves, some, back there in their early years, but pulled 'emselves up in realisation of the dangers and reckless rupturing exoense. 55yrs on They survive, still kick arse and are pulling big crowds at festivals everywhere on Earth. My fave is with Ben Grenfeld, the Bonafide Tour live in London 2003, So, Check out his outstanding chops on Standing in the Rain ...

[@antoniojaviervegasantana7700]

GRANDES GUITARRISTAS ; COMO OTRO GRUPOS ; THYN LIZZY ' BUDGIE , JUDAS PRIEST , SON GRUPOS QUE EL RESPETABLE Y LA INDUSTRIA DEBERÍAN RECONOCER MÁS. 🏅🏅🏅🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@glenross6952]

THIS WAS A TRUE KICK ASS ROCK BAND.......THE BRITTS INVASION

[@antoniojaviervegasantana7700]

VAYA CONCIERTO MÁS GUAPO GRANDES GUITARRISTAS " DUELO DE GUITARRISTAS: COMO MIS QUERIDOS ¡¡¡¡¡THIN LIZZY!!!!🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@robhagon2451]

I woz there!!!

[@bevhatle]

One of the best by far compositions! Exquisite!

[@ЮрийМаркин-ы6ф]

WISHBONE ASH IS THE BEST BAND IN THE WORLD !!!

[@stuanhay]

'Was' mate:-)

[@ValBoschi-ix9cd]

I was probably at this..... I met Andy afterwards and was bamboozled haha

[@bradleyjorgensen3541]

Roaring!

[@mauriciocastillorodriguez6384]

Masters!

[@craigwalker7415]

YES ! ~

[@stevenwilkinson1265]

Yes Charlie I saw them on this Just Testing tour with Martin still there in 1980 & they really were this good live then ... the next year without him they were pretty average tbh ...

[@chippeters3340]

There Were Better, Andy Powell, Don't let Schitt Shows In His Bands...

[@edwhite7475]

Martin Turner is a truly underated musician...his voice is perfect, the lyrics are deep and meaningful, and he's a MOTHER on the bass guitar.. And Steve Upton is a great drummer, perfect for this band. The next album after 'Just Testing' had the GREAT John Wetton in his stead...'Number the Brave' and it was terrible...worst thing Wetton ever did. And im a big fan of everything else he ever did. No Martin Turner, no Ash.

[@neilhughes9310]

@@edwhite7475 Totally agree. Just Testing and There's The Rub are my favourite WA albums. When Mart left, things were never as good. He was the perfect singer for the band, but then I suppose it was his (and Steve Upton's) band. I saw them in Belfast on this tour and they were excellent.

[@edwhite7475]

@@neilhughes9310 i didnt realize he took Steve Upton with him..good idea...id go see um if they came near me in the Southern States-

[@neilhughes9310]

@@edwhite7475 sorry, what I meant was that Martin and Steve were the founders of WA. They had been playing in a band called (I think) Empty Vessels and then recruited Ted and Andy as guitarists.

[@modnaruemit]

playlist please !!!

[@shlomorothstein9691]

I wish someone would timestamp the song titles. Im new to this band and dont know any of these songs.

[@charliedraper6643]

I'm afraid I don't know how to do that. Hopefully someone can.

[@valediction1]

genial

[@danvelgtr]

Martin Turner NEVER '' left ' the band .

[@neilangus4401]

Excellent band Too much conjecture between Andy Powell and Ted Turner

[@johanpeterniclassen3170]

Do think this is a excellent consert...

[@elvis3rd7]

So , How Does A Man Get A Copy Of This On A Cd ???

[@blackwoodrichmore4531]

Hi Elvis, (something I thought I would need say!), to have a copy of this concert, simply copy the link address at the top, or, hit the share button to save the link address. Then Google yt5s. Then paste the link in the box, & hit the the download button on the screen to get the mp4. You'll be able to play it on your computer or phone.

[@ValBoschi-ix9cd]

I didn't notice before but Martin sings a bit flat quite a bit

[@lastnamefirst4035]

Had to listen to hear why Ive said for decades I found WA irritating. Now I remember

[@charliedraper6643]

Care to expand?

[@blackwoodrichmore4531]

@@charliedraper6643 He's just being irritating.

[@gustavonmesquita70]

The reasons why this band, UFO and Lizzy are not as big as Purple, Sabbath and Zeppelin are beyond me. Shame.

[@blackwoodrichmore4531]

Wishbone Ash got their first album deal because of a recommendation from Ritchie Blackmore of Deep Purple. Ritchie had a private guitar jam with Andy Powell (Wishbone Ash), & was pleased with what he heard. So since then, it was up to the band to carve their own career.

[@clivehutchby5035]

I hate this concert -in fact, all the Laurie Wisefield era was awful, IMO. Look how he plays on the opening licks to Jailbait - Ted Turner was a million times better guitarist for this band. THE GOOD NEWS is that the 2020 album, COAT OF ARMS is their best since Argus, IMO. Go Andy!

[@tallpity4646]

What a fuck - Wisefield is great too!!

[@blackwoodrichmore4531]

Hate to rain on your parade... But Laurie Wisefield was awesome in Wishbone Ash. But yeah, he was hella different from Ted Turner. The band has had a number of second guitarists over the decades. Andy only picks the best players for the band. They take him in all kinds of directions. That's why the band has survived, thank goodness!. 🎸 🍻

[@neilhughes9310]

@@blackwoodrichmore4531 I agree. Laurie was awesome. My favourite 'other' guitarist was Muddy Manninen (2004-2017). He coped with AP for an admirably long time as well.

[@blackwoodrichmore4531]

@@neilhughes9310 yeah, Muddy is a top player, & he fitted in well with Andy. I really liked Mark Birch's live efforts with the band as well. Remember the 30th anniversary live dates DVD?. 🎸 🥂🍾 🙂 m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4W2eHSJgs-cjq8

[@clansmanscotland1592]

Great band.

[@charlesnolan7602]

I saw Wishbone ASH 1974 ( There's the Rub) tour; also 2009

[@frankstecker3198]

The best live band..Rock on..

[@國田浩之]

LiveDatesに匹敵する傑作ライブ。やっぱり70年代.80年代のウィシュボーンアッシュは素晴らしい。ただ個人的には名曲F.U.B.Bが入っていないのは残念ですね。

[@gustavozuniga6244]

Cualquier concierto sea el año decada o alineacion que sea suena genial.

[@paularmstrong6713]

Brilliant, has this gig ever been available commercially.

[@charliedraper6643]

I don't think it has. Although a couple of songs from this concert may have been used as part of their 'Tracks' live compilation released in the early 2000s.

[@DatPixon]

@@charliedraper6643 They've got a massive variety of live concerts, but this one really stands out even among the official live releases. I'd love to have this on vinyl, if only to get something a bit different from the "standards" that take up most/all of the setlist for the official stuff

[@peterpandemonium3336]

A great followup to the Live Dates albums.

[@veraluciapintorios5740]

Maravilhoso!!!!

[@ramanityananda7454]

Hare Krishna Hare krishna Krishna krishna hare hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare Hare Hare!!!!!2024❤😂🎉😢😮😅😊💎🤔😐😑😶🙄😏🤩🤗🙂☺😚😙😗😏🙄😶😑🤨🤨🤔💎

[@antonioruizmedina784]

Galactic guitar solos .Rock hi fi. Monumental.

[@bedmechanic]

Was there on the 2nd, what a great show it was. I don't think I was stoned at this one but may well have been.....

[@ralphmuller6040]

0:00 Doctor 5:34 Blind Eye 9:24 The Way Of The World 19:30 Insomnia 26:30 Lifeline 33:31 Living Proof 39:32 Helpless 43:20 Queen of Torture 46:25 Jailbait

[@mikeday9548]

Cool drums! 😎

[@factorylad5071]

Never seen WBA near a Les Paul. Wonder if there's a pet hate or aversion going on there?

[@neilhughes9310]

Muddy Manninen (who played with AP's version from 2004 - 2017, the longest ever serving guitarist other than AP) played a Les Paul regularly. I think Ted played one sometimes in the early days, but he was more of a Strat man.

[@glenross6952]

I GREW UP WITH THEM, I WAS 17 END OF MY SCHOOL YARD DAYS

[@zackyoder7359]

wow that cool. my favorite group of all time

[@gordonlandreth9550]

@@zackyoder7359 Don't feel alone Zack , I had a chance to see them a few times in the old days in San Francisco , they always ripped !

[@zahidhassan8881]

What a quality sound!!

[@stevenwilkinson1265]

It was recorded for a BBC radio broadcast back in 1980 ...

[@zahidhassan8881]

@@stevenwilkinson1265 thanks for the info