Many years back my wife and I were on holiday on the south coast of NSW and stumbled across a little town called Tathra. Up on the headland was a pub (MUCH superior than it is now) so we decided to grab some lunch. Our jaws dropped when coming onto the stage was The Amazing Rhythm Aces. We had always been fans but here they were. Go figure.
The more I learn about the compromises needed to become famous, the more I look at musicians like this band and realize they had probably had a strong moral code and wouldn't compromise for the fame. It doesn't make sense otherwise because they genuinely are great musicians.
What a well crafted tune. Great musicianship. These guys can play anything! Been a fan since the 70's. No lip sync, no overdub, no auto tune, just raw talent!
Along with Little, Feat The Band and The Allman Bros the ARA are right in there as one of 4 great American bands, the very best in American contemporary. Music! Saw 3 of the, above mentioned, bands Inc, ARA in Melbourne, Australia, Allmans never made it down under!
Thank you Columbia record company! The first album of my 13 albums for a penny. Stacked deck was my introduction to these guys. I've been a fan since '75. They never got the recognition they deserved from the industry, but their fans are the most loyal I've ever met. A song comes on, and you see that person across the room lose their mind and yell "turn it Up!!" And right away you know they are your kind of people, and they always have great stories. Oh, to be that 15 year old kid again, right?!
Dammit, your story is the very way I feel, I didn't get the album the way you did but I did get it through sneaking in my brother's room and going through his great collection of the mid 70s, I was born in 67 and long for these days to come back!
Fantastic Bluesy, country, folk. I dont know? Love the style, rythym, melody.... the way the whole song just rolls along. A new fan, I love the sound!!
Been my favourite band since the 70's. Have all their LP's. If I had known they were at the Basement I would have walked all the way from Brisbane to Sydney just to see them live.
I red these comments and we're all thinking,"why aren't the Aces going to town". I've been hearing more. One of the very best song writers in the industry.Russ is a word master
I passed on all the LP's to my son (born in 1985), I still have the CD's but the CD player only plays when it wants to. Thanks to all of you who post on the internet, You make me want to dance.
Loved this band but never had a chance to see them live. My state was in the deepest South and West but had too much water in between it and the rest of the US. I thought maybe we would see them on the way to or from Australia or Japan....sadly didnt happen as far as I know.
Just love this .....saw them in Auckland NZ in 77 supporting Leon Russell and they were sensational. Just wish I could find a clip of them doing Burning the Ballroom Down...best ever
Miss these guys. Had some fun back in the day (70something)! Didn't appreciate their music and Byrd's guitar enough back then. How did we get this old, Russell? lol
@MrFishnwhistle It may be no more than a Russell Smith show;but, damn it happy to see this. Time & such took a great group apart and scattered them across the universe...what's left isn't what was before but who is. I sure the hell ain't.
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Many years back my wife and I were on holiday on the south coast of NSW and stumbled across a little town called Tathra. Up on the headland was a pub (MUCH superior than it is now) so we decided to grab some lunch. Our jaws dropped when coming onto the stage was The Amazing Rhythm Aces. We had always been fans but here they were. Go figure.
One of the most underrated singers of the past 50 years. Soul for days/years.
The more I learn about the compromises needed to become famous, the more I look at musicians like this band and realize they had probably had a strong moral code and wouldn't compromise for the fame. It doesn't make sense otherwise because they genuinely are great musicians.
Mr Burton and that G&L guitar make sounds straight from heaven...RIP Russell
Ahh, those ever so Amazing Rhythm Aces !
...that look he gives the guitar player, like dear old friends who really like each other... Love this song.
Best sound on a video ive ever heard. Heard of this band way back in the 70's and still play their music.
What a well crafted tune. Great musicianship. These guys can play anything! Been a fan since the 70's. No lip sync, no overdub, no auto tune, just raw talent!
The way REAL music should be.
OMG they were over here. I was living way in the bush just working and living alone. Damn it how could I have missed them.
like old wine: just gets better. Russell sings with emotion, pitch and timing. billy plays more delicately than ever. wonderful.
Russell….. what talent. A Heart full of soul.
My all time favorite song by The Amazing Rhythm Aces!
Same here
Cover of a Leo Sayer song, BION...
The end is not insight is mine.
@@seanc.mcnally2118 Not a cover THIS is the original version by these guys off the album "Too Stuffed To Jump"
@@voxac30withstrat Leo Sayer sang it before them I believe
Dancing the night away is the best song ever made
Along with Little, Feat The Band and The Allman Bros the ARA are right in there as one of 4 great American bands, the very best in American contemporary. Music! Saw 3 of the, above mentioned, bands Inc, ARA in Melbourne, Australia, Allmans never made it down under!
Never get tired of these guys and these songs, still on my Ipod and have 2 copies of every album on vinyl. Classics!
Watched them every weekend at the University of Tennessee. Very long ago. Saw them in 2002 in Alaska. And always loved this song!!!!
Thank you Columbia record company! The first album of my 13 albums for a penny. Stacked deck was my introduction to these guys. I've been a fan since '75. They never got the recognition they deserved from the industry, but their fans are the most loyal I've ever met. A song comes on, and you see that person across the room lose their mind and yell "turn it Up!!" And right away you know they are your kind of people, and they always have great stories. Oh, to be that 15 year old kid again, right?!
Dammit, your story is the very way I feel, I didn't get the album the way you did but I did get it through sneaking in my brother's room and going through his great collection of the mid 70s, I was born in 67 and long for these days to come back!
The Aces are just awesome. Brings back lots of memories. Great music. Time to get my records out and dusted again. Keep on keeping on.
Growing up, my friends liked Led Zeppelin and the Stones. I liked them a little too, but I really liked ARA a lot! RIP Russell.
Fantastic Bluesy, country, folk. I dont know? Love the style, rythym, melody....
the way the whole song just rolls along.
A new fan, I love the sound!!
Been my favourite band since the 70's. Have all their LP's. If I had known they were at the Basement I would have walked all the way from Brisbane to Sydney just to see them live.
I red these comments and we're all thinking,"why aren't the Aces going to town". I've been hearing more. One of the very best song writers in the industry.Russ is a word master
LOVE RUSSELL & BILLY..so wonderful together..still.. thx to TH-cam. we can listen to all the AMA's great music.
Dam! I missed this one at the Basement,Sydney.Australia! I Love this!
I just discovered Russell Smith. Wow, what a talent. His voice has such magic.
I passed on all the LP's to my son (born in 1985), I still have the CD's but the CD player only plays when it wants to. Thanks to all of you who post on the internet, You make me want to dance.
Gad zooks. I loved the Aces. One of the very best bands, They just had it!
Keep on rockin guys. It's all that matters. So sad to loose so many members of this wonderful band. Tempus Fugit.
the aces are the best. such melodies
i gotta em all now..................aint got you no mo. i remember everything. seeing billy and russell brings me to tears.
The Aces are just too cool.
Loved this band, great tunes
Good to see this. Thanks for posting it. Good to see Billy and Russell still at it. Sounds good.
Loved this band but never had a chance to see them live. My state was in the deepest South and West but had too much water in between it and the rest of the US. I thought maybe we would see them on the way to or from Australia or Japan....sadly didnt happen as far as I know.
Another year gone by...HAPPY JUNE BIRTHDAY RUSSELL.
Still amazing.
Rest Easy Russell ....
We miss Russell so much. Went to school with him in Lafayette Tn back in the 60's. Never to be forgotten.
i love this music and really am in love with Russell oh my
Shared ARA with my son (born in 1985) and now he's a fan....may their music live on and on.
Lovely song,🎸🎸🎸 Dougie Maxwell W.Australia 👍👍👍👍👍👍
So great; always have been.
my, my...... such a great 70s band!
they are still great in 2021!!
They are the best ever. Makes me cry when I hear this! Take me back 75 somebody please!
Just love this .....saw them in Auckland NZ in 77 supporting Leon Russell and they were sensational. Just wish I could find a clip of them doing Burning the Ballroom Down...best ever
That's a hell of a song. i've got the LP, but not a turntable..
I've always loved the Tanya Tucker version of this song, this was amazing. Thanks for this great video!!!!!!!!!!!
Perfection.
Always truly "Amazing" !
Seen ARA back in the 70's at Summerfest in Milwaukee. These guys are totally awesome and some really great musicians !!! Thanks for posting !!!!!
Love those aces forever
Beautiful.
Great stuff!
beautiful song from college days
Great band one of the best every time
I'll even tell ya I love ya if you want me too.........
excellent
Brilliantly cool
Miss these guys. Had some fun back in the day (70something)! Didn't appreciate their music and Byrd's guitar enough back then. How did we get this old, Russell? lol
Byrd was one of the best!
I remember being amazed by his playing in Knoxville bars (Sound Showcase & The Place) so long ago. RIP Byrd & Russell.
@MrFishnwhistle
It may be no more than a Russell Smith show;but, damn it happy to see this. Time & such took a great group apart and scattered them across the universe...what's left isn't what was before but who is. I sure the hell ain't.
But they are still in my heart and memory!
Such a great venue...now closed, I think...ARA were the Best! Vale Russell....
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Where is the rest of the concert at the Basement, Billy sounded perfect. Russell sounded wonderful.
ABNNewswire you did a beautiful job
Genious!!!! 💓
mike currington on drums helluva drummer and friend
Americana at its best…..☮️🎶🔛🌎
No vocal harmonies on this version, I miss Hooker, Stick & Butch McDade (RIP). Great to see Russell and Billy here, though.
hell yes
No one plays like the ARA!
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Love ARA!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOW
@sevenspins ... THANX !!!!
correction: ARA...also HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO RUSSELL
Circular Quay... where the First Fleet landed
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Do you know how to spell "rhythm"?
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God I miss Rusty.❤
this guy kicks white boy ass. my dad saw them in Missouri and and got my guitar signed by the band
Great event for sure. What can you say? Good energy, to use a new age term. Good energy.
Here's great montage: th-cam.com/video/ek6wLbZiRBw/w-d-xo.html