Bit late, but anyway - Riff after riff. There was a time when I could play this start to finish in my head . No-one ever come close for sheer groove and talent. I reckon they kept this going for at least 40 mins n at least one occasion and it was never enough. Bands like this simply do not exist now but I count myself lucky to have been there when they did. Not just hours of noodling this was as tight as fuck. Genius live and never failed,, but never matched it in the studio. Unsung heroes and so many now lost.
If they'd rehearsed this for 10 yrs, they couldn't have bettered it. I've been playing it since the record came out and it still thrills. Add to that the fact that Man were great blokes. In 73-74, self + 3 pals were seeing a lot of Man gigs, but were turned away at the door of Keele Uni Summer Ball - 'Students only'. We sat down on a nearby patch of grass to sulk and play cards before heading home. After a couple of minutes, a big old Zephyr pulls up next to us. The windows came down. We knew those faces, and somehow, they recognised ours. A Welsh voice says "A'right boys, how's it going?" We tell our sad tale "That's OK", says Terry, "tonight, you're with us". Back to the door we go where they usher us past the annoyed security bloke. "Our road crew, see?". And they played sublimely....
Love it. Intrigued to know, given the Delia name, were you Norwich based? My home town and saw them every time I could in the early to mid 70s. Guaranteed blast very single time. Norwich was a pretty great place for concerts at that time - had to choose between Traffic, and Canned Heat one evening (the latter won) and saw the Floyd a couple of days later
Deke Leonard and Michael Jones - what a combination. Not forgetting Martin Ace and Terry Williams. Man, in all their different incarnations, were one of the most under-rated bands around.
I was there!!----It had actually been going for about 20 minutes before they started recording.--I saw them many times throughout the 70s and 80s and they always delivered.-- This is the definitive version without a doubt!
Greatly underrated band - live quite extraordinary. Deke told a great story of how they were booked late night in London at a club and there was two people in but as they were booked they played with voice loudly cheering them on. At the conclusion went to thank the guy who had kept them going and it was ... Jimi Hendrix. Whenever anybody asked Deke if he had seen Hendrix play he would say: “No! But Hendrix saw me!’
I used to worry that I'd become famous and be invited onto 'Desert Island Discs', where I would be embarrassed to announce to the Radio 4 audience that my favourite gramophone record was called 'Spunk Rock'. Fortunately, I have remained a nonentity.
This is the result of a band that continually gigged; something that is difficult to replicate these days due to the diminishing number of venues for live music. Music of its time. 👍
This track changed my life. One of those moments, you know? I was 16, heard it drifting down a corridor, and it was like hearing music from another world, drawing me closer like a cosmic magnet.. stands up rather well over time :-) :-)
One of the most important bands of my teens. Got every album apart from this, sadly in the loft with 500+ albums. Wore my 'Man' tee shirt proudly nearly every day for half of the 70's but only saw them once in '75, Aylesbury I think, but I got to shake Mickeys hand before the bouncer dragged me out. True legends of rock. The best times barr none. RIP Mickey and Deke, thanks for the memories
Just returned to this after a break of a couple of months. It still thrills. The Gods were with us on the day this was recorded: a slice of perfection. Shame so few know of it.
Time for another comment. There were four bands that defined my concert experience growing up - Wishbone Ash, Mott the Hoople, Quintessence and, the very best was Man. Saw all of them more times than I can remember but Man were always such a blast. This is as close to the live experience as you'll ever get and like most of the great live bands of that time they never really captured their brilliance in the studio. Sadly several now departed but with wonderful music like this they will live as long as anyone who saw them live and beyond
The recording date was 1972-02-13 - "The new four piece supported Hawkwind and Brinsley Schwarz at a charity gig at The Roundhouse on 13 February 1972, recorded and issued as Greasy Truckers Party, a limited edition double album which rapidly became a collectors' item." (wikipedia+Sleeve Notes to 2007 CD Re-Release of Greasy Truckers Party)
I was at this ; ; followed man since late 60s ; classic live line up, ; micky jones , deke leonard, martin ace , terry Williams ; that could fly , ; finest live ; ; ; two of my faves too; man and hawkwind ; classic spunk rock ; only seems like yesterday ;
This is without doubt the best version of this masterpiece, and i've got and heard loads of em. Just too awesome for words., and superb stereo.. Abo brilliant..
This band changed my life. I was 14, in a band at school and Man came and played at the school on their way home fr9m a German tour. They played for 2 hours non-stop. My band supported them and that was my mind made up. I knew what I wanted to do and I did it! I’ve played guitar with Roger Waters, Mike Oldfield and many more. I’m 67 now and just off on tour playing The Wall and Dark Side of The Moon.
Not heard this for over 40 years but it still sounds remarkable . Great guitar work from Deke and Mickey. Not forgetting a fabulous rhythm section. Easy to see why they were compared to Quicksilver Messenger Service. Brilliant stuff.
I missed this gig but saw them at the Roundhouse with John Cipolina a year or so later. He had an amazing stack but was under-rehearsed and just could not follow them at all...
It was possibly THE gig of the 70's - Hawkwind and the Brinsleys were wonderful as well. But this and Angel Easy I will never forget, despite the drugs! :)
I will never get tired of hearing this piece of music, 40 years on. Saw them only twice circa 72, - Deke. :-( This WAS the only reason I bought Greasy Truckers.
I was there . Didn't even know who was on. It was Sunday so i was at the roundhouse. Sunday, so tripping ' cos after Friday's mandy's and, Saturdays dexys', acid was all that worked. Big love to all the current survivors 💗 .
We all praise the two 'taffs' on the guitars, but the core of this groove lays with the stunning partnership of Mr Ace & Mr Williams. I'd love a take from this toon with just the bass and drums. Whateva, such a stella performance that I'll never ever tire of. Just so fab.
So great to hear this iconic album again! I saw them at least three times in my early teens and have never forgotten them... what accomplished musicians they all were... Such memories.. Thanks guys
I'm 72 now but Man we're my favourite band saw them at the regal Edmonton which was a rainbow venue then last time was at the lyceum strand ball room possibly very early 70s bought most of their albums but never Compared to the live shows. They were my favourite band.
Captures the Band at their best here, in full flow and sounding brilliant from the opening note, right through to the end. Had this Double Album on Vinyl when it came out and it was on my Turntable a LOT back in the early 70's.....
The first time I heard this band was when they played at the King's Hall in Derby in the 1970s. They came back several times and I went to see them every time. Superb band... what more can I say?
I saw them there too. They were always great. If you are still in Derby they are playing at the Flowerpot in March (2022), although there is only one member in the current line up who played at the King's Hall gigs. Most of the members from the classic years have passed away now.
The bit that starts at about 16:35 when the bass and drums drop out - that part with just the two cascading guitars could have lasted for much longer without being overdone!
Son of MAN with special guests celebrating 50 years of MAN's music with two support bands all for £18.00 on Saturday September 22nd at the Roundhouse in Dagenham
I agree with Chris Guy awhile back....this has to be the fuck most astonishing drumming and bass duo ever recorded....we all know its the best version but just fuckin get into that drumming and bass groove...will never be bettered or even equalled...(perhaps nearly if we include T2 It'll all work out in boomland !}
+chris guy yeah :) though i think i did a good colouring,mickey jones moved to my neighbourhood (herne hill) in the late 70's or early 80's and he gave me some great albums like bob calverts captain lockhead and the starfighters he was given all these great albums from record companies and he handed me a few michael moorcock album also,ah the memories
The best version ever. There was no studio version made (to my knowledge) so I wonder what that would of sounded like. I bought the GT party album back in 72-73 for a drop dead £1.30. Sadly I've irritated a few others on another version pluging this one but the first version you hear normally sets the benchmark for others. What puts the cream on the cake for me is the jam which starts @ 7.00 min and rolls for 4 and a half minutes. Nothing tops it.in any other version I've heard.
Cannot go past The Roundhouse, or The greyhound in Croydon without thinking of those great nights watching this magnificent band strutting their stuff...peerless and precise they were an awesome band...Can i suggest that you all check out SON OF MAN if they come your way Micky's son George is keeping the flame burning and performing their own material as well.....Man absolute Legends
They truly were shit hot every time....Were you there Mbro Town hall? when they opened up with"Let the good times roll"? and everyone was going Whats this?..expecting 7171 551' or Bananas to kick off...Then Deke Leonard gave the whole audience a Bollocking as we were a bit quiet the last time they played!!!!
Nah....greasy truckers party 72 at the Roundhoouse chalk farm...proud to say I was there..Hawkwind played as well....it was life changing for a 15 year old..
If I ever become famous, this will definitely be one of my 'Desert Island Discs' (unless you can't say 'Spunk' on Radio 4, in which case I'll go for 'Bananas').
Just listen to the jam @ 6.57 > 11.18, Bought the LP back in 197? 4 a staggering £1.30. Read a story for this track that the recording was not switched on for about a minute after they actually started. Dito: Best version ever.
Brilliant ! Bought Greasy Truckers when it was released ,this was the stand out track for me. Playing it it regularly now after all these years .
How this band didn't become huge beats. E, this live track is wonderful
Not forgotten the riff which has played in my head since my teens & I'm 67 now. Brilliant Welsh group
Bit late, but anyway - Riff after riff. There was a time when I could play this start to finish in my head . No-one ever come close for sheer groove and talent. I reckon they kept this going for at least 40 mins n at least one occasion and it was never enough. Bands like this simply do not exist now but I count myself lucky to have been there when they did. Not just hours of noodling this was as tight as fuck. Genius live and never failed,, but never matched it in the studio. Unsung heroes and so many now lost.
snap!
If they'd rehearsed this for 10 yrs, they couldn't have bettered it. I've been playing it since the record came out and it still thrills. Add to that the fact that Man were great blokes. In 73-74, self + 3 pals were seeing a lot of Man gigs, but were turned away at the door of Keele Uni Summer Ball - 'Students only'. We sat down on a nearby patch of grass to sulk and play cards before heading home. After a couple of minutes, a big old Zephyr pulls up next to us. The windows came down. We knew those faces, and somehow, they recognised ours. A Welsh voice says "A'right boys, how's it going?" We tell our sad tale "That's OK", says Terry, "tonight, you're with us". Back to the door we go where they usher us past the annoyed security bloke. "Our road crew, see?". And they played sublimely....
Great story !!!
Love it. Intrigued to know, given the Delia name, were you Norwich based? My home town and saw them every time I could in the early to mid 70s. Guaranteed blast very single time. Norwich was a pretty great place for concerts at that time - had to choose between Traffic, and Canned Heat one evening (the latter won) and saw the Floyd a couple of days later
Great story. Doesn't surprise me, though. They were all great guys.
Deke Leonard and Michael Jones - what a combination. Not forgetting Martin Ace and Terry Williams. Man, in all their different incarnations, were one of the most under-rated bands around.
I was there!!----It had actually been going for about 20 minutes before they started recording.--I saw them many times throughout the 70s and 80s and they always delivered.-- This is the definitive version without a doubt!
I was there as well! A great night from what I can remember.
This has to be the best live track ever recorded by anybody - even more remarkable within its context.
Greatly underrated band - live quite extraordinary. Deke told a great story of how they were booked late night in London at a club and there was two people in but as they were booked they played with voice loudly cheering them on. At the conclusion went to thank the guy who had kept them going and it was ... Jimi Hendrix. Whenever anybody asked Deke if he had seen Hendrix play he would say: “No! But Hendrix saw me!’
I used to worry that I'd become famous and be invited onto 'Desert Island Discs', where I would be embarrassed to announce to the Radio 4 audience that my favourite gramophone record was called 'Spunk Rock'. Fortunately, I have remained a nonentity.
Blast! You should have been famous. xx
This is the result of a band that continually gigged; something that is difficult to replicate these days due to the diminishing number of venues for live music.
Music of its time. 👍
This track changed my life. One of those moments, you know? I was 16, heard it drifting down a corridor, and it was like hearing music from another world, drawing me closer like a cosmic magnet.. stands up rather well over time :-) :-)
Great experience and great story. Not a note wasted here. A joy forever.
This is a timeless masterpiece for sure and yes they were very underrated band!
One of the most important bands of my teens. Got every album apart from this, sadly in the loft with 500+ albums. Wore my 'Man' tee shirt proudly nearly every day for half of the 70's but only saw them once in '75, Aylesbury I think, but I got to shake Mickeys hand before the bouncer dragged me out. True legends of rock. The best times barr none. RIP Mickey and Deke, thanks for the memories
Still want to play my tennis racket in front of the bedroom mirror to this. Brilliant.
Just returned to this after a break of a couple of months. It still thrills. The Gods were with us on the day this was recorded: a slice of perfection. Shame so few know of it.
Deke Passed away today, I just had to come here and listen to this track as a tribute to a fine guitarist.
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Was one of my all time favorites. R.I.P.
Time for another comment. There were four bands that defined my concert experience growing up - Wishbone Ash, Mott the Hoople, Quintessence and, the very best was Man. Saw all of them more times than I can remember but Man were always such a blast. This is as close to the live experience as you'll ever get and like most of the great live bands of that time they never really captured their brilliance in the studio. Sadly several now departed but with wonderful music like this they will live as long as anyone who saw them live and beyond
The recording date was 1972-02-13 - "The new four piece supported Hawkwind and Brinsley Schwarz at a charity gig at The Roundhouse on 13 February 1972, recorded and issued as Greasy Truckers Party, a limited edition double album which rapidly became a collectors' item." (wikipedia+Sleeve Notes to 2007 CD Re-Release of Greasy Truckers Party)
I was at this ; ; followed man since late 60s ; classic live line up, ; micky jones , deke leonard, martin ace , terry Williams ; that could fly , ; finest live ; ; ; two of my faves too; man and hawkwind ; classic spunk rock ; only seems like yesterday ;
The best.........ever. Heard this when it first came out. Still one of the best tracks EVER!!!!!!!!!!
I concure
Musik vom Feinsten.Ich (1956) geboren, bin Stolz,diese Zeit miterleben zu dürfen. The Best of the 70.years.
This is without doubt the best version of this masterpiece, and i've got and heard loads of em.
Just too awesome for words., and superb stereo..
Abo brilliant..
I have Greasy Truckers on one of my hard drives, I must have a look.
This band changed my life. I was 14, in a band at school and Man came and played at the school on their way home fr9m a German tour. They played for 2 hours non-stop. My band supported them and that was my mind made up. I knew what I wanted to do and I did it! I’ve played guitar with Roger Waters, Mike Oldfield and many more. I’m 67 now and just off on tour playing The Wall and Dark Side of The Moon.
Not heard this for over 40 years but it still sounds remarkable . Great guitar work from Deke and Mickey. Not forgetting a fabulous rhythm section. Easy to see why they were compared to Quicksilver Messenger Service. Brilliant stuff.
I missed this gig but saw them at the Roundhouse with John Cipolina a year or so later. He had an amazing stack but was under-rehearsed and just could not follow them at all...
This is the best thing I've heard all year.
Incredible - they had a reputation for jamming but this is a rehearsed masterpiece
It was possibly THE gig of the 70's - Hawkwind and the Brinsleys were wonderful as well. But this and Angel Easy I will never forget, despite the drugs! :)
Great Solo/Jam rollin session 6.57-11.18. Still have the vinyl - Roundhouse 1972 £1.30. R.I.P. Mickey
I will never get tired of hearing this piece of music, 40 years on. Saw them only twice circa 72, - Deke. :-( This WAS the only reason I bought Greasy Truckers.
killer........one of the best bands ever!
I've just been back for another listen and am reminded what a very fine drummer terry williams is..........
Terry "the bang" - genius 😎
The Bass playing is superb
Yes it is! Along with the drumming, so taut and propulsive.
I'm a drummer and I still can't tell what Terry Williams is doing in that middle section when it really flies !
Martin Ace,Nicky Jones,Zeke Leonard,Clive John,Terry Williams! Fucking A
Martin Ace... what a guy! The tightest bassist ever.
I was there . Didn't even know who was on.
It was Sunday so i was at the roundhouse.
Sunday, so tripping ' cos after Friday's mandy's and, Saturdays dexys', acid was all that worked. Big love to all the current survivors 💗
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Great track....great guitar playing from Mikey and Deke and that rhythm section must be joined at the hip......see,the drugs do work!
We all praise the two 'taffs' on the guitars, but the core of this groove lays with the stunning partnership of Mr Ace & Mr Williams. I'd love a take from this toon with just the bass and drums. Whateva, such a stella performance that I'll never ever tire of. Just so fab.
what stuff are you currently listening to ?
This must be the best ever rock band
RIP DEKE ..... thanks for the Greasy Truckers gig and the memories , I was lucky to have been at the gig ... I was blown away ...... GOD BLESS
So great to hear this iconic album again! I saw them at least three times in my early teens and have never forgotten them... what accomplished musicians they all were... Such memories.. Thanks guys
THE DEFINATIVE SPUNK ROCK
The greatest version of this tour de force MAN ever have recorded!!
The best piece of wigout acid-space rock ever, period!
I'm 72 now but Man we're my favourite band saw them at the regal Edmonton which was a rainbow venue then last time was at the lyceum strand ball room possibly very early 70s bought most of their albums but never Compared to the live shows. They were my favourite band.
I was there, so thats me clapping in the background. Silver Machine by Hawkwind was recorded that same day, a rare live single!
cock an ear, David, you might just hear me clapping along too!
"Like" Mr Bobby G
I was there as well.... apparently. It took me more than 40 years to remember. It was the night of the great blackout.
Patrick Quinlan yes a power cut. and Jesus was on the stage
A miracle! We all saw the light that night. Did he pass around any sweets? I remember he had a tendency to defrock while he danced.
Strap in and enjoy the ride x
Man great band in the early days and especially Spunk Rock at the great Greasy Truckers Party album
peace / Peter
The first time I heard Man was on this album. Instant fan.
Fond memories of their live performances and great to hear all the the superb guitar riffs again. Thanks for the upload.
Instant goosebumps first note
Captures the Band at their best here, in full flow and sounding brilliant from the opening note, right through to the end. Had this Double Album on Vinyl when it came out and it was on my Turntable a LOT back in the early 70's.....
The first time I heard this band was when they played at the King's Hall in Derby in the 1970s. They came back several times and I went to see them every time. Superb band... what more can I say?
I saw them there too. They were always great. If you are still in Derby they are playing at the Flowerpot in March (2022), although there is only one member in the current line up who played at the King's Hall gigs. Most of the members from the classic years have passed away now.
Saw this group more than any other. Welsh rock.
The bit that starts at about 16:35 when the bass and drums drop out - that part with just the two cascading guitars could have lasted for much longer without being overdone!
Yes I was there - tripping as well!
aahh memories, memories
Absolutely fantastic. Takes me back to 1972.
Son of MAN with special guests celebrating 50 years of MAN's music with two support bands all for £18.00 on Saturday September 22nd at the Roundhouse in Dagenham
cheers for that, I saw them a few times at middlesbrough a few times in the 70s shit hot,
all time completely underestimated classic piece of music,,,,im back in my bedroom
I agree with Chris Guy awhile back....this has to be the fuck most astonishing drumming and bass duo ever recorded....we all know its the best version but just fuckin get into that drumming and bass groove...will never be bettered or even equalled...(perhaps nearly if we include T2 It'll all work out in boomland !}
one of the very best bands of real psychedelic rock.
I play this in the car VERY VERY VERY LOUD INDEED.
Makes a very nice change from hearing all that horrible 'urban music' being played very very very loud in cars.
My ears could be bleeding but, I'd not notice...... :)
Andy Castor
all time favourite band.
I think I may have been there.....
Amazing !
Was there
Thank YOU!! Lost my LP of this event in a flood in my cellar!!! WOINDERFUL to hear it again :)
Play loud then when you get to around the 6min 56sec mark, turn up as loud as you can, plus a bit more.
The Roundhouse was my favourite place of all time!
This was at the Roundhouse 1972
Got this album,could'nt stop myself from colouring the cover with crayons
+chris guy yeah :) though i think i did a good colouring,mickey jones moved to my neighbourhood (herne hill) in the late 70's or early 80's and he gave me some great albums like bob calverts captain lockhead and the starfighters he was given all these great albums from record companies and he handed me a few michael moorcock album also,ah the memories
+Robert Brown Mickey Jones was Man. Such a gifted fella. you're a lucky dude having known him.
"If there's a guy ... in the room....called Andy. It's me. I love you"
I bought the album for £0.50 in 1974
I got mine for £0.02 'cos a mate at school had spilt something on it. Washed off a treat and the album plays perfectly to this day.
I bought a copy for 50 bucks last year.....(australian dollars hat is)..well it may have been 45 but close enough, very happy to have it
Me too!
The best version ever. There was no studio version made (to my knowledge) so I wonder what that would of sounded like. I bought the GT party album back in 72-73 for a drop dead £1.30. Sadly I've irritated a few others on another version pluging this one but the first version you hear normally sets the benchmark for others. What puts the cream on the cake for me is the jam which starts @ 7.00 min and rolls for 4 and a half minutes. Nothing tops it.in any other version I've heard.
think it appeared on one of the early albums as 'Spunk Box'
yes. 2oz of plastic iirc.
Cannot go past The Roundhouse, or The greyhound in Croydon without thinking of those great nights watching this magnificent band strutting their stuff...peerless and precise they were an awesome band...Can i suggest that you all check out SON OF MAN if they come your way Micky's son George is keeping the flame burning and performing their own material as well.....Man absolute Legends
Holy shit that was an experience
Almost as good as seeing them live
Great gig...:))
I'll have what they're having!
They truly were shit hot every time....Were you there Mbro Town hall? when they opened up with"Let the good times roll"? and everyone was going Whats this?..expecting 7171 551' or Bananas to kick off...Then Deke Leonard gave the whole audience a Bollocking as we were a bit quiet the last time they played!!!!
good old stuff!!!!!!!
The funny thing is that when a friend brought this for a listen I never thought of the title as 'Greasy F****rs'. There's innocent!
THE CLASSIC , LIVE LINE UP; MICKY JONES AND DEKE LEONARD VCLS AND GUITARS /MARTIN ACE THE BASS/ACE STICKSMAN TERRY WILLIAMS ; COULD TAKE ONE PLACES ,
Simply complex!!!!!!!
I miss man and hawkwind at the roundhouse great acid dayz
Epic!
GREAT TRACK! I THINK THE BEST OF THIS GREAT BAND!!! DOWN WITH THE FUCKIN HAT!!!
was this at dingwalls in london circa 1971
Nah....greasy truckers party 72 at the Roundhoouse chalk farm...proud to say I was there..Hawkwind played as well....it was life changing for a 15 year old..
Best band in the universe ever. No need for further comment.
A tighter band I don't think you'll hear..
Tight, and yet loose enough that it feels spontaneous too, and not over-rehearsed.
Bobby G Yes, would def. agree...
yeah ,especially among the psychedelic bands (bless their hearts) but hey, I like a loose band too. Hang loose!
If I ever become famous, this will definitely be one of my 'Desert Island Discs' (unless you can't say 'Spunk' on Radio 4, in which case I'll go for 'Bananas').
It'll be THE disc. No time for any more............ which is fine.
chris guy Good point! And no hassle trying to work out which other tracks to choose - sorted!
Hope DID has 2 copies 'cos I'll be taking the first one with me
Just listen to the jam @ 6.57 > 11.18, Bought the LP back in 197? 4 a staggering £1.30.
Read a story for this track that the recording was not switched on for about a minute after they actually started. Dito: Best version ever.
Sheer brilliance
r I p Deke
best spunk rock version ever i'ts bites
another good band that I didn't know...
RIP Deke.... had this album , whatever happened to Magic Michael ???/
@TheMorph22 Damn straight!!
you can really lose yourself in this ;D
startin' 2 realize 'ow much rare vynide as gone,which once woz mine,oooohhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thanx for that info dielinkemainz. i think there was another greasy truckers album after this one,don't think man were on it though.cheers
keith bell I have the other one it features Camel, Global Village Trucking Co. and Henry Cow and one other that escapes me...
+Richard Ossian
Gong
RIP Daevid Allen