Hi Alan, Great to come across such a big ASH fan. I first saw them at Bickershaw festival in uk, May 1972, when i was 16. Have seen them several times since over the years. They are touring uk right now. Im 69 now and still regularly listen to Argus and New England. For me, Sometime world has one of best guitar solos ever. All the best. 👍
Thanks so much and thanks for sharing your personal story - how great that you saw them back in 1972 and at the Bickershaw Festival - I've heard about that in pictures and reading. And yes, Sometime World - wow fantastic solo - amazing.
My first Wishbone Ash album, well I didn't get it too long ago, this year for a matter of fact, I bought it because I watched your channel and decided to check them out. My first album was Live Dates and have loved the album and is one of my favorite live albums of all time, thank you for introducing them to me.
@@LoriJaco Best letter of the day, Lori. Thank you so much for sharing. Can’t tell you how happy That makes me feel. So glad you’re loving Wishbone Ash. And there’s plenty more great stuff to discover. Thank you so much again I’ll do more videos on them down the line.
Always preferred the live versions of Helpless and Living Proof (Living Proof amongst my favorites of all time by anyone) over the Just Testing studio versions. Lifeline is also an all time favorite - incredible track. Big fan of Master Of Disguise as well. Thanks so much.
One of my favourite things about you Alan is that you're a (big) Wishbone Ash fan, they aren't often mentioned elsewhere. My first album was Live Dates bought in about '74 which I still have.
@@markspooner1224 wow nice Mark. You got it right as it came out. Classic 70s live album. Still love it. Also Live Dates 2 equally fantastic. Thanks so much.
My twin brother Tom and I have loved this band since their first album came out. Saw them many times especially in the earlier days like at the Academy of Music, NYC, Sheep’s Meadow Central Park, NYC where I was front row. They were billed with Joe Walsh that day. Credit really goes out to Martin Turner the writing genius of the band. Btw “Lorelei” is one of my favorite tracks. I was blown away when you mentioned Mick Taylor, one of my favorites, made the stones in my opinion and Exile on Main Street their very best.
So great to hear from an "original" Wishbone Ash fan. Wow so you're a local guy - Wollmans Rink in Central Park - sure had great concerts there - I actually saw the last one there ever - The Pretenders with Sir Douglas Quintet with Doug Sahm. Unbelievable. And The Palladium (um I mean Academy of Music). Saw some shows there too. Fresh Meadows in Queens - You sure are bringing me back. My "favorite" Wishbone Ash album is New England which of course features your "Lorelei" song - also amongst my very favorites (great drumming on that as well by Steve Upton). And Yes Stones with Mick Taylor - for me - that was the peak. Thanks so much.
That's so awesome. Clearly that was a fantastic time to get into them - I'm sure was amazing based on the footage I have but you seeing them live at The Rainbow ...in my dreams. Thanks for sharing.
I know we have mentioned Pilgrimage before, but I am certain that you can put yourself into my teenage mind on getting the album home for the first time and putting it on the record player - I had never heard anything quite like Vas Dis before - playing it now - and I still haven't really. I'd love to know whether I saw them before getting the album or vice versa, but that is probably lost in the mists of time. And, for your utterly useless piece of information for the day, seeing Al Stewart gets a mention in this video, I discovered last week that he was taught to play the guitar by a certain Mr. Robert Fripp, who was a local guitar teacher at the time on the south coast of England. According to Fripp, Stewart was the only person he taught who 'made it', and he did so 'by forgetting everything I taught him'.
@@martinstarnes2237 that’s a fantastic Stewart story. I recently heard that for the first time. I think at Al’s concert actually. Pilgrimage is interesting. Still never heard anything like Vas Dis as you said. Lots of instrumental stuff and jamming. Where were you tomorrow good boogie. Love Valediction. That’s my favorite. Thanks my friend
I still have the 1973 Rolling Stone Magazine full spread in huge bold letters... "THE GREATEST DOUBLE LEAD GUITAR TEAM IN THE HISTORY OF ROCK" with pictures of Andy Powell and Ted Turner below the type.
The name Wishbone Ash comes from the Middle Ages. Monks would cremate the wishbones from chickens they had eaten. They would then make a tea from the cremains. The tea was said to be very medicinal. Just kidding 😂 Or am I ??? As I've recently said, I have gotten my first copy of Argus with bonus tracks. It was used and it wasn't a dollar 😂😂😂
@@davidkunzli680 actually. They’re originally were Empty Vessels. Then they made two columns of worlds. And somehow picked out Wishbone and Ash. They loved the sound together. As do I. One of my favorite band names.
This is one of my favorite bands that nobody that I know has ever heard of and I plan on changing that for.sure the first 3 wishbone ash albums that cemented my fandom was Argus, there's the rub and new England and as much as I'm a fan of the original line up Im more a fan of the Laurie wisefield era him and and Andy Powell just worked so well together
@@georgemathie8123 thanks so much. I actually agree. They were more formidable with Wisefield live. Fantastic guitarist. For what it’s worth also had a great rock star look. And Live Dates 2 and Hot Ash are absolutely blazing. As are the released live shows with him. Thanks so much.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow love dates 2 is fantastic and no smoke without fire is definitely one of my favorites and ways of the world 1 and 2 and stand and deliver are among my favourites of the later era
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow it's that guitar solo section on this two songs with Andy and Laurie trading solos as I said those 2 are such an underrated guitar team and whether it was ted and Andy or Andy and Laurie they definitely influenced the twin guitar sound that would future genres such as southern rock and prog metal were definitely influenced by this band
I wish. I can't afford them - but I think the Madfish boxsets are the best in the industry. I have The Vintage years box, The Argus 50th Anniversary Box and the Caravan box (which I still haven't listened to - it's huge). Only those three. For me, personally, I only a moderate Lizzy fan - have two of their albums - that's it - favorite is the Live And Dangerous classic live album. Wishbone Ash is one of my favorite bands of all time - in my top 10. Lizzy is just a band I like (amongst hundreds). Thanks so much.
Me again Alan - forgot to mention. Have you got their new deluxe box set (book & CD) just recently released I think. Title - "No Easy Road" - and that I think says it all lolol. Cya Doug
@@douglasweston126 no. It looks beautiful and of course would love to have it. But I can’t afford to pay 200 for a book plus a bonus cd. For now I have to draw the line.
If you want to give them a shot - I'd try Argus and New England for studio albums and Live Dates and Live Dates 2 for live albums. There are some good compilations out there as well.
@@Larrybabbin1957 Yea - you saw with the Asia show. I saw him the last time he was here with Nektar - Saw it at BB Kings in NYC. I thought he was excellent. Thanks.
Hi Alan - yeh The Ash were a "good" band, was gonna say great - but, we use great way to much I think?? They were really popular all over the UK and Europe - once again not in America - weird. They were a great live touring band, but I dont think they ever really captured their live sound on record or CD, and that was their downfall. To be perfectly honest they needed a hit !! and that was never going to happen. Am not all in on Wishbone Ash although I do have a few of their CD's. Argus, New England, Illumination, The Millenium Collection 2CD, and Live On Satellite Radio. They always go back to the classic early stuff on their live albums eg The King Will Come, Warrior, Blowin Free, Time Was, The Pilgrim etc etc etc. Overall their songs just werent strong enough to gain mass appeal. Sad - but thats the way it goes sometimes. Unlucky not to break through. Cya Doug
@@douglasweston126 yea. They lacked a truly great lead singer. To an extent they got around it with harmonies and different vocals on songs on an album. Snd yes never had a classic single. But Argus and New England are two of my favorite albums by anyone. And the two original live Dates albums and the Hot Ash live albums are fantastic. After the classic period they’re pretty average. Thanks.
Just did a check...I have 202 Wishbone Ash albums....I collect multiple copies, especially their original 1970s Japanese LPs with obis. There's The Rub, Argus, Wishbone Ash (1st album), New England, No Smoke Without Fire, Just Testing, Illuminations, Bona Fide, Wishbone Four, Number The Brave, Nouveau Calls and Pilgrimage are my favourites (roughly) in that order.. Live Dates is in my opinion one of the greatest live albums by any artist...a great introduction for anyone who might want to have a listen to Wishbone Ash.
Wow - that's incredible. I thought I was a big fan with 94 albums (plus the 30 in The Vintage Years boxset) but you have over 200. Love when I meet other fans who are even bigger - fantastic - thanks for sharing.
@@dannyschneider553 no argument there. Personally I wouldn’t place There’s The Rub quite that high. Though Persephone is at very top songs. Incredible song.
The only time I saw Wishbone Ash is when they opened up for Robin Trower in Seattle in 1977 ( Eddie Money was third on the bill.) The only album I ever bought by them was Argus. By the way, where's Wishbone?
Pretty cool though - They played Madison Square Garden with Trower but that was in 1976. Wishbone, my dog. Camera shy - but doing well. I hoped you liked Argus. Not my favorite but definitely at or near the top of their albums. Thanks Tarr.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow From Esche, 7th century; Asshe, Assche, 14th century, according to Wiki. There was certainly something there, probably a mill, as far back as the 1300s.
The name Wishbone Ash comes from the Middle Ages when monks cremated the remains of chicken wishbones. They then made a tea from the cremains. Just kidding 😂🤣😂 Or am I???? As I have mentioned recently, I got my first copy of Argus on CD with bonus tracks. Got it used. It wasn't a dollar 😂
Suprisingly it was pilgrimage, and i bought it for the cover. Hate for their first and eishbone four wasndoomed having to follow argus. Dont even get me startedvwith a man named laurire.for most argus and the bbc72 discs are sufficient. When are you going to dave mason and procul harem
@@SpenceCurry aw. I love a lot of the stuff with Laurie. He’s a terrific player. New England and Live Dates 2 are as good as it gets. I’m not huge fans of either Dave Mason or Procol. Have some by both but not high on my radar. Though I do often say Whiter Shade of Pale may be greatest song of all time. Way up there for me.
I like post trower procul. Mason gets a lot of love his resume. He sure got around. Alone together one of those flawless gems. Equal to lilac time first five releases and world party egyptology.
@@SpenceCurry I have a nice 2-fer CD of Alone Together and Headkeeper. Been long time since I've heard it. Remember thinking it was ok. Same with Procol. I saw them live once too. The stuff I've heard and own or owned thought was ok. Pretty much kept compilations and the classic live album. All I seem to need from them.
@@dannyschneider553 I have all their albums. I love number the Brave. A favorite of mine. But after that I tend to agree. Lots of really good songs. Some occasional amazing songs. And mediocre albums in general.
@@dannyschneider553 I thought 1996's Illuminations was really strong and sounded like a "classic" type Wishbone Ash album - many great songs - but it had Tony Kishman who was a great singer. After that when Andy was the only lead singer, I find the albums a bit too "samey" vocally. Bona Fide was the first one of that era - in 2002 - and I agree it was pretty strong. They put out a really good surround sound DVD at that time as well. Bona Fide had a horrible cover though...lol
Your such a good storyteller Alan.Very nice video.Been into Wishbone Ash since their early days.We used to really crank Argus back in the day
@@thomaswery3087 Thanks so much Tom. I know you are too. Always do much appreciate your support my friend
Hi Alan, Great to come across such a big ASH fan. I first saw them at Bickershaw festival in uk, May 1972, when i was 16. Have seen them several times since over the years. They are touring uk right now. Im 69 now and still regularly listen to Argus and New England. For me, Sometime world has one of best guitar solos ever. All the best. 👍
Thanks so much and thanks for sharing your personal story - how great that you saw them back in 1972 and at the Bickershaw Festival - I've heard about that in pictures and reading. And yes, Sometime World - wow fantastic solo - amazing.
My first Wishbone Ash album, well I didn't get it too long ago, this year for a matter of fact, I bought it because I watched your channel and decided to check them out. My first album was Live Dates and have loved the album and is one of my favorite live albums of all time, thank you for introducing them to me.
@@LoriJaco Best letter of the day, Lori. Thank you so much for sharing. Can’t tell you how happy That makes me feel. So glad you’re loving Wishbone Ash. And there’s plenty more great stuff to discover. Thank you so much again I’ll do more videos on them down the line.
Love a drop of Wishbone Ash and like you New England is also one of my faves just testing is also a fav of mine.
Always preferred the live versions of Helpless and Living Proof (Living Proof amongst my favorites of all time by anyone) over the Just Testing studio versions. Lifeline is also an all time favorite - incredible track. Big fan of Master Of Disguise as well. Thanks so much.
One of my favourite things about you Alan is that you're a (big) Wishbone Ash fan, they aren't often mentioned elsewhere. My first album was Live Dates bought in about '74 which I still have.
@@markspooner1224 wow nice Mark. You got it right as it came out. Classic 70s live album. Still love it. Also Live Dates 2 equally fantastic. Thanks so much.
Great band, saw them when I was 18. Argus had just come out, still sounds good today. Very underated.
@@davidgooch976 thanks so much. Lucky you to see them so young. At that time. So true. Argus still sounds great. Timeless album.
My twin brother Tom and I have loved this band since their first album came out. Saw them many times especially in the earlier days like at the Academy of Music, NYC, Sheep’s Meadow Central Park, NYC where I was front row. They were billed with Joe Walsh that day. Credit really goes out to Martin Turner the writing genius of the band. Btw “Lorelei” is one of my favorite tracks. I was blown away when you mentioned Mick Taylor, one of my favorites, made the stones in my opinion and Exile on Main Street their very best.
So great to hear from an "original" Wishbone Ash fan. Wow so you're a local guy - Wollmans Rink in Central Park - sure had great concerts there - I actually saw the last one there ever - The Pretenders with Sir Douglas Quintet with Doug Sahm. Unbelievable. And The Palladium (um I mean Academy of Music). Saw some shows there too. Fresh Meadows in Queens - You sure are bringing me back. My "favorite" Wishbone Ash album is New England which of course features your "Lorelei" song - also amongst my very favorites (great drumming on that as well by Steve Upton). And Yes Stones with Mick Taylor - for me - that was the peak. Thanks so much.
I first saw Wishbone Ash in 1972 at the Rainbow Theatre in London after the release of Argus. I was hooked ever since.
That's so awesome. Clearly that was a fantastic time to get into them - I'm sure was amazing based on the footage I have but you seeing them live at The Rainbow ...in my dreams. Thanks for sharing.
I only have the Darth Vader album, lol.
Very hard to find Wishbone Albums on cd in the wild, but that means that people still enjoy playing them.
Thanks - the Darth Vader album...lol. It'is true - i also rarely see a used Wishbone Ash Cd in the wild. Very rare. Thanks again.
I know we have mentioned Pilgrimage before, but I am certain that you can put yourself into my teenage mind on getting the album home for the first time and putting it on the record player - I had never heard anything quite like Vas Dis before - playing it now - and I still haven't really. I'd love to know whether I saw them before getting the album or vice versa, but that is probably lost in the mists of time. And, for your utterly useless piece of information for the day, seeing Al Stewart gets a mention in this video, I discovered last week that he was taught to play the guitar by a certain Mr. Robert Fripp, who was a local guitar teacher at the time on the south coast of England. According to Fripp, Stewart was the only person he taught who 'made it', and he did so 'by forgetting everything I taught him'.
@@martinstarnes2237 that’s a fantastic Stewart story. I recently heard that for the first time. I think at Al’s concert actually. Pilgrimage is interesting. Still never heard anything like Vas Dis as you said. Lots of instrumental stuff and jamming. Where were you tomorrow good boogie. Love Valediction. That’s my favorite. Thanks my friend
I still have the 1973 Rolling Stone Magazine full spread in huge bold letters... "THE GREATEST DOUBLE LEAD GUITAR TEAM IN THE HISTORY OF ROCK" with pictures of Andy Powell and Ted Turner below the type.
That is absolutely awesome!!!
The name Wishbone Ash comes from the Middle Ages. Monks would cremate the wishbones from chickens they had eaten. They would then make a tea from the cremains. The tea was said to be very medicinal. Just kidding 😂 Or am I ??? As I've recently said, I have gotten my first copy of Argus with bonus tracks. It was used and it wasn't a dollar 😂😂😂
@@davidkunzli680 actually. They’re originally were Empty Vessels. Then they made two columns of worlds. And somehow picked out Wishbone and Ash. They loved the sound together. As do I. One of my favorite band names.
This is one of my favorite bands that nobody that I know has ever heard of and I plan on changing that for.sure the first 3 wishbone ash albums that cemented my fandom was Argus, there's the rub and new England and as much as I'm a fan of the original line up Im more a fan of the Laurie wisefield era him and and Andy Powell just worked so well together
@@georgemathie8123 thanks so much. I actually agree. They were more formidable with Wisefield live. Fantastic guitarist. For what it’s worth also had a great rock star look. And Live Dates 2 and Hot Ash are absolutely blazing. As are the released live shows with him. Thanks so much.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow love dates 2 is fantastic and no smoke without fire is definitely one of my favorites and ways of the world 1 and 2 and stand and deliver are among my favourites of the later era
@@georgemathie8123 My two favorite songs on the album too. Way of the World especially - fantastic classic.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow it's that guitar solo section on this two songs with Andy and Laurie trading solos as I said those 2 are such an underrated guitar team and whether it was ted and Andy or Andy and Laurie they definitely influenced the twin guitar sound that would future genres such as southern rock and prog metal were definitely influenced by this band
@@georgemathie8123 Yep absolutely - for me they ARE the twin guitar sound band.
Aside from the Vintage Years have you got all the Madfish boxes Alan? Do you prefer them over Lizzy? Thanks for a great video.
I wish. I can't afford them - but I think the Madfish boxsets are the best in the industry. I have The Vintage years box, The Argus 50th Anniversary Box and the Caravan box (which I still haven't listened to - it's huge). Only those three. For me, personally, I only a moderate Lizzy fan - have two of their albums - that's it - favorite is the Live And Dangerous classic live album. Wishbone Ash is one of my favorite bands of all time - in my top 10. Lizzy is just a band I like (amongst hundreds). Thanks so much.
Me again Alan - forgot to mention. Have you got their new deluxe box set (book & CD) just recently released I think. Title - "No Easy Road" - and that I think says it all lolol. Cya Doug
@@douglasweston126 no. It looks beautiful and of course would love to have it. But I can’t afford to pay 200 for a book plus a bonus cd. For now I have to draw the line.
Alan have you done a Wa top song or album ranking? My top 5 band of all time
@@dannyschneider553 that’s awesome. I will be doing that by end of year. Gonna do at least two more videos on them. Thanks so much.
I’ve never owned an album of theirs!
If you want to give them a shot - I'd try Argus and New England for studio albums and Live Dates and Live Dates 2 for live albums. There are some good compilations out there as well.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow I steamed those two recently. I like! Thanks
@@Larrybabbin1957 That's awesome Larry - so glad you gave them a shot. Over time - you'll probably love them. Gotta also grow over time. Thanks.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Martin Turner was quite good live recently.
@@Larrybabbin1957 Yea - you saw with the Asia show. I saw him the last time he was here with Nektar - Saw it at BB Kings in NYC. I thought he was excellent. Thanks.
Hi Alan - yeh The Ash were a "good" band, was gonna say great - but, we use great way to much I think?? They were really popular all over the UK and Europe - once again not in America - weird. They were a great live touring band, but I dont think they ever really captured their live sound on record or CD, and that was their downfall. To be perfectly honest they needed a hit !! and that was never going to happen. Am not all in on Wishbone Ash although I do have a few of their CD's. Argus, New England, Illumination, The Millenium Collection 2CD, and Live On Satellite Radio. They always go back to the classic early stuff on their live albums eg The King Will Come, Warrior, Blowin Free, Time Was, The Pilgrim etc etc etc. Overall their songs just werent strong enough to gain mass appeal. Sad - but thats the way it goes sometimes. Unlucky not to break through. Cya Doug
@@douglasweston126 yea. They lacked a truly great lead singer. To an extent they got around it with harmonies and different vocals on songs on an album. Snd yes never had a classic single. But Argus and New England are two of my favorite albums by anyone. And the two original live Dates albums and the Hot Ash live albums are fantastic. After the classic period they’re pretty average. Thanks.
Just did a check...I have 202 Wishbone Ash albums....I collect multiple copies, especially their original 1970s Japanese LPs with obis. There's The Rub, Argus, Wishbone Ash (1st album), New England, No Smoke Without Fire, Just Testing, Illuminations, Bona Fide, Wishbone Four, Number The Brave, Nouveau Calls and Pilgrimage are my favourites (roughly) in that order.. Live Dates is in my opinion one of the greatest live albums by any artist...a great introduction for anyone who might want to have a listen to Wishbone Ash.
Wow - that's incredible. I thought I was a big fan with 94 albums (plus the 30 in The Vintage Years boxset) but you have over 200. Love when I meet other fans who are even bigger - fantastic - thanks for sharing.
Top 3 there’s the rub Argus New England. All 5 star
@@dannyschneider553 no argument there. Personally I wouldn’t place There’s The Rub quite that high. Though Persephone is at very top songs. Incredible song.
Locked in terrible New England fantastic
@@dannyschneider553 yes. Many myself included would say worst to best. And back to back no less.
The only time I saw Wishbone Ash is when they opened up for Robin Trower in Seattle in 1977 ( Eddie Money was third on the bill.) The only album I ever bought by them was Argus. By the way, where's Wishbone?
Pretty cool though - They played Madison Square Garden with Trower but that was in 1976. Wishbone, my dog. Camera shy - but doing well. I hoped you liked Argus. Not my favorite but definitely at or near the top of their albums. Thanks Tarr.
No idea tarrtruck, but there's a village called Ash near where I live. I don't suppose that helps much..........
@@martinstarnes2237 village called Ash. That’s an interesting name for a village
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow From Esche, 7th century; Asshe, Assche, 14th century, according to Wiki. There was certainly something there, probably a mill, as far back as the 1300s.
The name Wishbone Ash comes from the Middle Ages when monks cremated the remains of chicken wishbones. They then made a tea from the cremains. Just kidding 😂🤣😂 Or am I???? As I have mentioned recently, I got my first copy of Argus on CD with bonus tracks. Got it used. It wasn't a dollar 😂
Suprisingly it was pilgrimage, and i bought it for the cover. Hate for their first and eishbone four wasndoomed having to follow argus. Dont even get me startedvwith a man named laurire.for most argus and the bbc72 discs are sufficient. When are you going to dave mason and procul harem
@@SpenceCurry aw. I love a lot of the stuff with Laurie. He’s a terrific player. New England and Live Dates 2 are as good as it gets. I’m not huge fans of either Dave Mason or Procol. Have some by both but not high on my radar. Though I do often say Whiter Shade of Pale may be greatest song of all time. Way up there for me.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow iblik boost trower procul
I like post trower procul. Mason gets a lot of love his resume. He sure got around. Alone together one of those flawless gems. Equal to lilac time first five releases and world party egyptology.
@@SpenceCurry I have a nice 2-fer CD of Alone Together and Headkeeper. Been long time since I've heard it. Remember thinking it was ok. Same with Procol. I saw them live once too. The stuff I've heard and own or owned thought was ok. Pretty much kept compilations and the classic live album. All I seem to need from them.
After Martin turner left in 1980 they became mediocre .
@@dannyschneider553 I have all their albums. I love number the Brave. A favorite of mine. But after that I tend to agree. Lots of really good songs. Some occasional amazing songs. And mediocre albums in general.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow I also think bonafide is really good later day album 2003?
@@dannyschneider553 I thought 1996's Illuminations was really strong and sounded like a "classic" type Wishbone Ash album - many great songs - but it had Tony Kishman who was a great singer. After that when Andy was the only lead singer, I find the albums a bit too "samey" vocally. Bona Fide was the first one of that era - in 2002 - and I agree it was pretty strong. They put out a really good surround sound DVD at that time as well. Bona Fide had a horrible cover though...lol
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Martin turner was the best , Andy is a good background vocalist but weak as a lead vocal .
Have you heard Martins written in the stars album I thought it was good .