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
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 👍
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 🥳
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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🤣
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.
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.
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😉🤣
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
Thank you - for sharing the maestro with us, he is blessed beyond measure!
Mr. Wakeman, thank you for a lifetime of memories.
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Rick Wakeman: a one man band of enormous talent with a sense of humour to match!
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
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 👍
Thank you Rick for playing for us. You are a brilliant pianist and fantastic company.
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.
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.
National Treasure is over used these days but this man is one, utter genius.
Space Oddity brought a little tear to my eye, I’ll admit. Beautifully played.
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.
There's a few albums of him doing covers and Space Oddity is on the first one, Piano Portraits. I highly recommend the album.
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.
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.
So beautiful! Great Mr. Wakeman! God bless you with His Presence!
38:26 Bowie sent shivers & a tear ... left like I was in the same room. Transporting. Pure Joy ... thankyou Rick.
He IS the best! The Mozart of our time. I love this man.
I really had a crap day dealing with miserable customers but the performance from Rick made that day so much better thanks Simon & team
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.
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 🥳
It's so good to see Rick playing the piano ...
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.
Wonderful playing as ever from Rick looking forward to seeing him in 2024
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.
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.
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.
An absolute legend Rick Wakeman brilliant 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙
9:47 Great Howard Blake story from Rick.
12:35 "Tipped the wink" -delightful
There are very very very very few who can play at this level 🎶🎶🎶🎶🙏🙏🙏 and many many many many who just listen and enjoy ..🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🙏🙏🙏
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!
Well done Rick........genius !!!
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
18:20 loved hearing about Rick's Christmas
Rick Wakeman! 🙌
01/17/2024...An absolute genius ,.and a credit to humanity!!😊
Magicman Rick, simply beautiful
Rick is superb and funny as well
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
love love love this talented gentleman muscian
4:54 Great question about twiddley bits
Still got it Rick
It’s a gift that he works to constantly improve on. Thank you for this video.
Genius !
Bloody brilliant!
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🤣
2:48 "Especially if I wrong" from Rick W !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Brilliant thanks
Journey to the Centre of the Earth
Adeste Fideles, awesome!
Aren’t they called trills?
Mayo really is the consummate broadcaster.
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.
Much happier on GHR.
Knighthood for Rick NOW.....
He did some great session work on T Rex records.
LEGEND !!!!!!!!!!
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.
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Great sounding piano and for once I dont think its a Yamaha,maybe Steinway?
His glasses don't fit - he's doing the 'old guy' think down to a tee ... love him.
how cool to rent rick out for a party
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Rick Wakeman is looking more like George Roper (Brian Murphy) every day. Mildred!!!
More like Jack Hargreaves (Out of Town).
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Ohh another mason
Rick wakeman,legend 🤟
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 I don't. Sounds insulting.
And the biggest twat comment of 2023 goes to ....
@@no-oneman.4140 obviously you don't know what I mean then😉
@@74quoperhaps you could explain a little more on what you mean?
@@MuppetOne already explained 😉👍
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
Bang on
'The same songs sound like this' - eh?
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
The only cheesy thing here is your blocked ears, you little bastard!
Why do you listen then?
Excellent brilliant!!