Rick Wakeman plays Fairytale of New York, David Bowie and more | Simon Mayo | Greatest Hits Radio

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  • @guyhall6592
    @guyhall6592 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thank you - for sharing the maestro with us, he is blessed beyond measure!
    Mr. Wakeman, thank you for a lifetime of memories.
    🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

  • @pauldaviesantiques1556
    @pauldaviesantiques1556 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Rick Wakeman: a one man band of enormous talent with a sense of humour to match!

  • @peterbyrne178
    @peterbyrne178 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thank God we have Rick Wakeman on this planet.....such an immense musical talent . His incredibly beautiful playing is matched by his easy raconteur capabilities and his sense of humour...am i the only one who had a misty eye at the end of Fairytale?...RIP Shane Kirsty and Philip Chevron.......and Chris Squire Alan White and David Bowie

  • @styles8007
    @styles8007 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Truly an honor to hear Rick play. I've been very fortunate to meet and hear Rick play here in the US. Thank you for sharing this treasure piece concert of Rick. Cheers from Indiana 👍

  • @eyesiepaine9099
    @eyesiepaine9099 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Thank you Rick for playing for us. You are a brilliant pianist and fantastic company.

  • @windyhillbomber
    @windyhillbomber ปีที่แล้ว +20

    As a child growing up in the sixties and seventies, Rick was my hero and to this day, I remain in awe of his incredible musicianship and wonderful humanity.

  • @smalltown2223
    @smalltown2223 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Love Rick Wakeman. His playing, his humour, his stories his general disposition. Oh and he was with the best prog band ever, Yes. Seen him many times live in various incarnations, and always love what I hear.

  • @no-oneman.4140
    @no-oneman.4140 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    National Treasure is over used these days but this man is one, utter genius.

  • @simonspeak9288
    @simonspeak9288 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Space Oddity brought a little tear to my eye, I’ll admit. Beautifully played.

    • @hardlines2635
      @hardlines2635 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What about the hook on Get it on, T Rex, I was a bass player struggling to play it when a guy told me, that’s played on a keyboard by Rick, He was paid £9.00 for that session.

    • @seamusoflatcap
      @seamusoflatcap 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      There's a few albums of him doing covers and Space Oddity is on the first one, Piano Portraits. I highly recommend the album.

  • @marcboozman
    @marcboozman 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Space Oddity, Mozart dressed up as Major Tom: lush, layered and luminous, from the hands of Rick Wakeman. The man is in his prime, same as it ever was. Rick&Chris, In The Round, is the Greatest Show On Earth. Great music is the only thing that never, ever disappoints us, never lets us down.

  • @AudioAtmos
    @AudioAtmos ปีที่แล้ว +23

    It makes me very happy that Rick is still with us when so many of his great contemporaries have and are leaving us so quickly these days. His talent and sense of humor is very needed in these crazy times. I can only wish to have Rick with us for many more years. Thanks for all the years of great music.

  • @deniserb4754
    @deniserb4754 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    So beautiful! Great Mr. Wakeman! God bless you with His Presence!

  • @martinjones5965
    @martinjones5965 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    38:26 Bowie sent shivers & a tear ... left like I was in the same room. Transporting. Pure Joy ... thankyou Rick.

  • @jamesw.5855
    @jamesw.5855 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    He IS the best! The Mozart of our time. I love this man.

  • @calebwright6151
    @calebwright6151 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I really had a crap day dealing with miserable customers but the performance from Rick made that day so much better thanks Simon & team

  • @barryispuzzled
    @barryispuzzled ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I can't believe that there's anyone out there that can't recognize Rick Wakeman's wonderful distinctive style. First saw him live at Leeds University May 1976.

    • @stephenwest673
      @stephenwest673 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The No Earthly Connection Tour with the English Rock Ensemble..i still have my programme from Hammersmith Odeon April 76 and showed Rick several years ago and as he signed it he remarked how bloody long ago it was…i’m glad you saw it to in Leeds also…for me there is only one God and he wears a cape 🥳

  • @RafaelPauwels
    @RafaelPauwels ปีที่แล้ว +13

    It's so good to see Rick playing the piano ...

  • @dreamscuba
    @dreamscuba 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Wonderful. As a big Yes fan, it is fantastic to hear Rick here. I really love Rick. He is my favourite keyboard player. Grateful he is still alive and well and playing.

  • @iandarnell205
    @iandarnell205 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Wonderful playing as ever from Rick looking forward to seeing him in 2024

  • @paulmckearney4945
    @paulmckearney4945 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I was listening to this when it went out on air. I kind of stumbled across it by accident and started listening. It was the best bit of radio I've listened to in a long, long time. Congratulations to Rick, Simon and all who contributed to the production.

  • @michaeloneill9831
    @michaeloneill9831 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Lovely to say hello and shake hands with Rick in the audience at the pantomime Black Beauty Ipswich Regent theatre on 29 December. Great panto.

  • @travellingjourneys7840
    @travellingjourneys7840 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I read an autobiography of Rick's a few years back. Have never laughed so much reading through all his ups and downs. Brilliant musician and genuine bloke.

  • @jamieharrison6321
    @jamieharrison6321 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    An absolute legend Rick Wakeman brilliant 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙

  • @martinjones5965
    @martinjones5965 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    9:47 Great Howard Blake story from Rick.
    12:35 "Tipped the wink" -delightful

  • @davidchamberlain5425
    @davidchamberlain5425 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    There are very very very very few who can play at this level 🎶🎶🎶🎶🙏🙏🙏 and many many many many who just listen and enjoy ..🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🙏🙏🙏

  • @morganfisherart
    @morganfisherart ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Sweetest, funniest man in all of rock (as well as a rather good pianist). Seems he's developed a bit of a tic - hope it's nothing serious. Loved his little "And a Happy New Year!" right at the end!

  • @MrLadeside
    @MrLadeside ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Well done Rick........genius !!!

  • @timallen6025
    @timallen6025 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Been saving this till having the time to really let it play. Such a delayed treat to hear Rick and Simon and Matt after the catastrophic radio two debacle.. Three cheers to proper piano joy. Thanks you Mr Wakeman

  • @martinjones5965
    @martinjones5965 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    18:20 loved hearing about Rick's Christmas

  • @pamela_1111
    @pamela_1111 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Rick Wakeman! 🙌

  • @michaelgaudenzisr.6692
    @michaelgaudenzisr.6692 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    01/17/2024...An absolute genius ,.and a credit to humanity!!😊

  • @harleycy3
    @harleycy3 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Magicman Rick, simply beautiful

  • @hymermobiler
    @hymermobiler 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Rick is superb and funny as well

  • @rockypupoxo
    @rockypupoxo ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The mans a legend, you need to read his autobiography, funniest book ive ever read , simply brilliant and I'm not even a yes fan lol

  • @loreleigobel3299
    @loreleigobel3299 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    love love love this talented gentleman muscian

  • @martinjones5965
    @martinjones5965 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    4:54 Great question about twiddley bits

  • @peterwooldridge7285
    @peterwooldridge7285 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Still got it Rick

  • @gordonspringate7500
    @gordonspringate7500 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It’s a gift that he works to constantly improve on. Thank you for this video.

  • @timsnook2953
    @timsnook2953 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Genius !

  • @Mr1967flyingv
    @Mr1967flyingv 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Bloody brilliant!

  • @warrenbutson122
    @warrenbutson122 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    really enjoyed Wonderous Stories - always feels Christmassy and some nice improv Rick. Well done Mel for admitting to falling asleep during King Arthur on Ice -you should have ordered a curry to wake yourself up- eh Rick🤣

  • @martinjones5965
    @martinjones5965 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    2:48 "Especially if I wrong" from Rick W !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @johnjones268
    @johnjones268 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brilliant thanks

  • @turokforever007
    @turokforever007 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Journey to the Centre of the Earth

  • @Derisoireetsardonique
    @Derisoireetsardonique ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Adeste Fideles, awesome!

  • @jimmyleeboggs9946
    @jimmyleeboggs9946 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Aren’t they called trills?

  • @tynebar
    @tynebar ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Mayo really is the consummate broadcaster.

    • @paullaw3382
      @paullaw3382 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Pairing him with Jo Wiley (both great on there own, terrible together) and realising it didn't work and getting rid of him was worst decision Radio 2 ever made.

    • @MuppetOne
      @MuppetOne 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Much happier on GHR.

  • @DrWhoFanUK
    @DrWhoFanUK 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Knighthood for Rick NOW.....

  • @hardlines2635
    @hardlines2635 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He did some great session work on T Rex records.

  • @scottyahney8565
    @scottyahney8565 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    LEGEND !!!!!!!!!!

  • @royferguson2297
    @royferguson2297 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Should have asked him about when Marc Bolan heard he needed £15 for his rent. Marc got him to play on Get it On he told Marc you don't need me you could play that. Marc said to him you need you rent money don't you, remember Rick telling that story years ago.

    • @bronzie68
      @bronzie68 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

  • @youngspianoservice9238
    @youngspianoservice9238 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great sounding piano and for once I dont think its a Yamaha,maybe Steinway?

  • @martinjones5965
    @martinjones5965 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    His glasses don't fit - he's doing the 'old guy' think down to a tee ... love him.

  • @davestraight8219
    @davestraight8219 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    how cool to rent rick out for a party

  • @meta-fisica
    @meta-fisica 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    😊

  • @McRocking
    @McRocking 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Rick Wakeman is looking more like George Roper (Brian Murphy) every day. Mildred!!!

    • @stephencarter8625
      @stephencarter8625 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      More like Jack Hargreaves (Out of Town).

  • @dorivaljorgedasilva8511
    @dorivaljorgedasilva8511 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Picaretagem explicita

  • @ianmac3648
    @ianmac3648 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ohh another mason

  • @JohnJohnson-xm2mu
    @JohnJohnson-xm2mu 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Rick wakeman,legend 🤟

  • @74quo
    @74quo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Listening to Rick is like listening to Mariah Carey singing....all that screeching and whaling distracts you from the song.....if you know what I mean😉🤣

    • @no-oneman.4140
      @no-oneman.4140 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      No I don't. Sounds insulting.

    • @rockypupoxo
      @rockypupoxo ปีที่แล้ว

      And the biggest twat comment of 2023 goes to ....

    • @74quo
      @74quo ปีที่แล้ว

      @@no-oneman.4140 obviously you don't know what I mean then😉

    • @MuppetOne
      @MuppetOne 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@74quoperhaps you could explain a little more on what you mean?

    • @74quo
      @74quo 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MuppetOne already explained 😉👍

  • @Andyc515
    @Andyc515 ปีที่แล้ว

    The same songs sound like this! What a cheesy false radio shite company far too ad breaks n dawn French and 60s sounding jingles before ads

    • @paulinebarlow8395
      @paulinebarlow8395 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bang on

    • @stuartwray6175
      @stuartwray6175 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      'The same songs sound like this' - eh?

    • @kevinwilliams8896
      @kevinwilliams8896 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Watched this all the way through and never got an ad break, as for songs I never heard any. Maybe you are working for the dark side (BBC) and this station has taken all your listeners

    • @luckydickbig
      @luckydickbig ปีที่แล้ว

      The only cheesy thing here is your blocked ears, you little bastard!

    • @MuppetOne
      @MuppetOne 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Why do you listen then?

  • @bazd
    @bazd ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Excellent brilliant!!