Robben was so on top of his game at this point in his career! I personally think The Blue Line was his best ever lineup and truly brought out the very best in all the players. This is a video I’ve watched many times over the years and it really shows his total mastery of the guitar and fantastic use of jazz chords in a blues setting!
This whole band was so ON that night. This is probably the best I've ever heard Robben play. I've seen him live, this show was tops. Roscoe and Tom were incredible as well. Wow.
00:01 The Brother 04:32 You Cut me to the Bone 09:54 Worried Life Blues 18:45 Start It Up 22:55 Step On It 29:02 Prison of Love 33:28 Tell Me I'm Your Man 40:58 Talk to Your Daughter
say what you want: This Robben Ford & The Blue line with Beck and Brechtlein was the best there was. So tight and yet all of the musicians filled out there space completely!
Man indeed ! I also enjoyed Toss panos and Travis Carlton combination as these two monsters! But they were the first to stablished this new blues sound !
Amazing how hard he's working. Very few seconds for him to catch his breath throughout the whole show. There's no place to hide, every note is heard. A prize fighter in his prime.
The larger question is.....what the hell happened to his hair? This vid was shot back then....have you seen it now? Oh yeah. ..just a fantastic musician.
@@hanskung3278 even if you're a man or woman, it happens to everyone, so prepare yourself, but your skills get more nuanced - that's THE REALITY of life of all living things. Also you learn what comes out of your mouth is worth being heard...
I will never forget B.B King's quote: "The Blues is just Jazz in disguise." I think Robben Ford emphasizes this balance, with his use of dynamics, emotionally, perfectly. just discovering such a masterful guitarist gives a lot of inspiration.
@@paristexas919 well if my memory is accurately remembering this quote, I don't think it's trying to say literally which came first. Just that these two styles are deeply intwined, is what I get from it
@@wystikus I know what you mean but how could Blues be Jazz in disguise since Jazz comes from the Blues? I don't know, it sounds strange to me... Except from Classical music, Blues is the origin of every other music.
This is my fav live video of Robben Ford and I never get tired of watching/listening to it. They were on fire that night. I extracted the audio from the dvd from it many years ago, so I could listen to it on my iPod.
I don't know which I enjoy more his lead playing or his chord progressions. Robben has to be on everyone's top five guitarist list. So tight!! Love when brother Mark joins The Blue Line. Wish they would record/tour again. They are all virtuosos but The Blue Line was/is so special.
The most virtuosic blues/jazz/rock guitarist (and composer/arranger/singer) to EVER play the instrument - bar none. Seen here at his best. Brilliant playing throughout by Brechtlein and Beck as well. Robben plays the blues as deep in the pocket as his tune "How Deep In The Blues Do You Want To Go" might imply !! Total mastery of dynamics, tonal qualities of the guitar, phrasing, polyrhythm, ellipsis- can play anything from the most complex post-bop changes to pure country with astonishing fluidity and fire.With Robben -every note counts. His rhythm guitar (and comping) alone is sine qua non (without even considering his soloing). Check out his vast discography !!
Robben, you just continue to BLOW MY MIND! guitarist extraordinaire and such a virtuoso of the smooth and sexy blues. Always my favorite since 1980 something - oxox
Good to see so many comments about Robben's voice, to me it ties so beautifully with his playing. What a rhythm section too, space when it is needed then really full. Roscoe Beck playing shell voicings over walking bass had me looking for the keyboard player!
Fantastic post, thank you. I remember seeing them in London at the Shepherds Bush empire in the early 1990’s. As a guitarist I was really looking forward to seeing Robyn Ford, and he was everything I had hoped for. But seeing them live, Roscoe Beck and Tom Brechtlein absolutely blew me away compared to the studio albums they played on -. The best back line I’ve ever seen. Amazing.
i'M 65..WHEN i WAS A LAD of 21 at the old Catalyst in Santa Cruz [front street] yapping with Robben....somewhere he mentioned he really liked Fender DELUXE amps.... I've had my unique amp set up for decades...my affordable dumble...... cracking up at this Miles Davis influenced young man.. ALOHA Rob
It is most evident in Robben's past, present, and future that his guitar prowess is superb - this recording displays vocal prowess as well. Robben sings like a bird. This man is so under rated in his clean vocals. Regards.
Met him once at a show in Cambridge MA. He and Roscoe Beck came out into the audience after the show. We talked for awhile and I was struck at what a truly nice guy he was. Not pretentious at all. He is all about the music.
I met him back around that time too. I'm from Cambridge, and he was playing at Jonathan Swifts in Harvard Square. A week later I met Roy Buchanan at the same club.
Apart from being a volatile treasure now safely moored here to give endless joy to the willingly hearted, the expression 'integrity' clings to my mind 🌷:)
How Bless all 500 soul where too hear this Group of Brothers took the time and energy and effort for the love of music and compassion for their own souls to play the HEARTS OUT!!!! Thank you BLUE LINE
Locked in a prison of love - This is one fine blues style composition carried to the next level. Love hearing the dual switch from guitar verse to chorus to solo guitar. Can Robben also sing? Most certainly he can and does. Highly under rated.
thanks to Jizle452 (five years ago). I post again the setlist. Enjoy! 00:01 The Brother 04:32 You Cut me to the Bone 09:54 Worried Life Blues 18:45 Start It Up 22:55 Step On It 29:02 Prison of Love 33:28 Tell Me I'm Your Man 40:58 Talk to Your Daughter
Been a RF since the LA Express / Joni MItchell days (70's) He was just a kid. Saw Joni at the Capitol Centre (Court and Spark tour). LA Express opened, then backed Her. Holy S##T. Still listen to both 40 yrs later.
The Clean Tone crew...Wes Montgomery ,Benson, Larry Carlton, Bloomfield, Robben Ford......and for years I've heard...man I love that tone.... It's a clean sound you love......No effect pedals..
Great feel & passion. Soulful and melodic. Highly underrated player of his generation. "Worried Life Blues" (9:55 - 18:20) the stand-out track for me. Awesome. Thanks for uploading
Of course Fender discontinued this model years ago...so no support. No signature model of any kind now...though I wonder why since he is so respected but still relatively unknown by the general public. However so was my other hero Howard Roberts.
garyguitar And his bass player in this clip had a signature Fender, too. Look up the Roscoe Beck Signature Bass, sadly also discontinued now. But amazingly cool, huh?
What a great band.Just 3 releases, i think. Happy to see this. I remember cruising by a local shop (gelbs) before KFOG's annual "Kaboom".circa '96. Employees were going to see RF. I was a fan. too.
Robben sings like a bird in the general scheme of things. Guitar? Certainly. RF also has a strong voice and has been under rated as a vocalist. Keep on singing with your masterful guitar work. You are much appreciated by folks like me.
Thanks cianofranc and Jizle452 for this setlist I posted it again not to scroll down everytime Enjoy! 00:01 The Brother 04:32 You Cut me to the Bone 09:54 Worried Life Blues 18:45 Start It Up 22:55 Step On It 29:02 Prison of Love 33:28 Tell Me I'm Your Man 40:58 Talk to Your Daughter
The 80’s Ibanez guitars were very good and well built and had great tone . My guitar teacher has his that’s the same shape as Robins Fender in this video . Cool that fender built these guitars they sounded damn good especially in a pro’s hands . This concert is burning - the groove is so damn killer 😎🎸
What dynamic playing!! Tell me,, who else other than Larry Carlton,, plays with such incredible control and emotive playing?!?! "FORD,,, HAS A BETTER IDEA"!!!!
kudos to the "power trio"!!! robin is tops', and because of his status, there's no mistake as per choice of foundation here (Rosco + Tom) ~~~keep on, eh!!
Fantastic musical talent all around, but good god, Robben just KILLED it, some of the best live guitar work ever recorded, IMO.! Anyone know the date of this performance?
pieces of crap that have the balls to thumbs down this amazing master . saw him twice once in1978 . i play if i could play one tenth of this mans abiliy i would be amazing
i wish he knew the import impact he has on my guitar playing in particular....well if anyone knows his style they know it through my licks and comps...love you robben thanks for sophisticated blues.truly blues man Thanks
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Robben was so on top of his game at this point in his career! I personally think The Blue Line was his best ever lineup and truly brought out the very best in all the players. This is a video I’ve watched many times over the years and it really shows his total mastery of the guitar and fantastic use of jazz chords in a blues setting!
the greatest player in history in that blues, jazz, rock space... incomparable musicality, time, touch and tone
Travis Carlton and Toss Panos was also an amazing line up
THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE BANDS, ROSCO BECK KNOWS WHAT MAKES A B-3 TICK..
Agreed. Creatively, tone wise and his band was the best he has ever had. Roscoe Beck and Tom Brechtlein... just the best.
I tend to agree man. His work with the Blue line was brilliant
one of the greatest shows of pure blues/rock/jazz guitar virtuosity ever captured
Completely agree
No one has ever played blues like Robben.
No one, period.
Totalement d'accord !!!
This whole band was so ON that night. This is probably the best I've ever heard Robben play. I've seen him live, this show was tops. Roscoe and Tom were incredible as well. Wow.
Have you heard it all? Really? They were & are always so good.
The greatest blues/jazz guitarist in history. Period.
00:01 The Brother
04:32 You Cut me to the Bone
09:54 Worried Life Blues
18:45 Start It Up
22:55 Step On It
29:02 Prison of Love
33:28 Tell Me I'm Your Man
40:58 Talk to Your Daughter
I was really hoping Misdirected would be in this show!
Jizle Thanks, this is much appreciated.
Beck was great on this, playing groove & chords with chorus taps at the same time ! That's special.🎶🎵🎶🎵🎧
say what you want: This Robben Ford & The Blue line with Beck and Brechtlein was the best there was. So tight and yet all of the musicians filled out there space completely!
absolutely the finest trio in this genre to ever record
Yep ! Saw Robben and these boys , the Blue Line at the Basement in Sydney twice . Wicked concerts.
Especially the committed and amazing Brechtlein. He so obviously dug just bein' there and was such a deadly beat.... would be awesome to meet the man.
@@ohmbuoy1 that's why I call them, the Bluelein. Why not google him & be in contact? I'm sure there's a way...
Man indeed ! I also enjoyed Toss panos and Travis Carlton combination as these two monsters! But they were the first to stablished this new blues sound !
His best tone by far was when he played these Fender signature models. Every time I hear these old videos with him playing one, it blows me away!
My favorite is probably his Taku Sakashta Les Paul-type guitar. th-cam.com/video/aKhZcPU3r_Y/w-d-xo.html Never a big fan of the Esprit.
Amazing how hard he's working. Very few seconds for him to catch his breath throughout the whole show. There's no place to hide, every note is heard. A prize fighter in his prime.
He's superb, of course, but don't forget the audio techs letting the band do their magic...
Concur> I have seen him many many times and he will always impress.
The larger question is.....what the hell happened to his hair? This vid was shot back then....have you seen it now? Oh yeah. ..just a fantastic musician.
@@hanskung3278 even if you're a man or woman, it happens to everyone, so prepare yourself, but your skills get more nuanced - that's THE REALITY of life of all living things. Also you learn what comes out of your mouth is worth being heard...
Right on. True power trio!
Greatest blues power trio recording ever!
Is there a smoother player than Robben? I have been a fan of his for over 25 years. He always plays with taste, and he is a great singer..
The man is dancing with his guitar. . phenomenal skills
I will never forget B.B King's quote: "The Blues is just Jazz in disguise." I think Robben Ford emphasizes this balance, with his use of dynamics, emotionally, perfectly. just discovering such a masterful guitarist gives a lot of inspiration.
I wonder where you've heard this quote since Jazz comes from the Blues...
@@paristexas919 well if my memory is accurately remembering this quote, I don't think it's trying to say literally which came first. Just that these two styles are deeply intwined, is what I get from it
@@wystikus I know what you mean but how could Blues be Jazz in disguise since Jazz comes from the Blues? I don't know, it sounds strange to me... Except from Classical music, Blues is the origin of every other music.
Roscoe Beck on bass and Tom Brechtlein on drums. Super Groovers!
Ah Roscoe Beck, thank you. For the life of me, I couldn't remember his name. He's amazing!
@@cindytroxler2838 from Austin Texas....
This is my fav live video of Robben Ford and I never get tired of watching/listening to it. They were on fire that night. I extracted the audio from the dvd from it many years ago, so I could listen to it on my iPod.
the best band Robben ever had! They were outstanding together - no idea why they split!
Not sure about the drummer but Roscoe Beck didn't like touring and became a producer...
@@Veaseifyhard to be there for your family and you want to raise them well & happily. Touring is rigorous on the whole body.
Have seen Robben Ford & The Blue Line several times in Germany - incredible chemistry !
I don't know which I enjoy more his lead playing or his chord progressions. Robben has to be on everyone's top five guitarist list. So tight!! Love when brother Mark joins The Blue Line. Wish they would record/tour again. They are all virtuosos but The Blue Line was/is so special.
Do you have a home studio ? Well listen nobody give a fuck on your top five guitarist list ?
The most virtuosic blues/jazz/rock guitarist (and composer/arranger/singer) to EVER play the instrument - bar none. Seen here at his best. Brilliant playing throughout by Brechtlein and Beck as well. Robben plays the blues as deep in the pocket as his tune "How Deep In The Blues Do You Want To Go" might imply !! Total mastery of dynamics, tonal qualities of the guitar, phrasing, polyrhythm, ellipsis- can play anything from the most complex post-bop changes to pure country with astonishing fluidity and fire.With Robben -every note counts. His rhythm guitar (and comping) alone is sine qua non (without even considering his soloing). Check out his vast discography !!
maybe, and Scott Henderson :)
Robben, you just continue to BLOW MY MIND! guitarist extraordinaire and such a virtuoso of the smooth and sexy blues. Always my favorite since 1980 something - oxox
Totally agree. Saw them in Germany in about 95 and was just blown away at the the beautiful music those 3 made. One of the top Trios ever!
Good to see so many comments about Robben's voice, to me it ties so beautifully with his playing. What a rhythm section too, space when it is needed then really full. Roscoe Beck playing shell voicings over walking bass had me looking for the keyboard player!
I'm on a mission to revive this.
Fantastic post, thank you. I remember seeing them in London at the Shepherds Bush empire in the early 1990’s. As a guitarist I was really looking forward to seeing Robyn Ford, and he was everything I had hoped for. But seeing them live, Roscoe Beck and Tom Brechtlein absolutely blew me away compared to the studio albums they played on -. The best back line I’ve ever seen. Amazing.
Blue line- by far my fav Robben Ford albums. I got to see him up close in KC. He had that same red coat on. Wonderful sound!
i'M 65..WHEN i WAS A LAD of 21 at the old Catalyst in Santa Cruz [front street] yapping with Robben....somewhere he mentioned he really liked Fender DELUXE amps.... I've had my unique amp set up for decades...my affordable dumble...... cracking up at this Miles Davis influenced young man..
ALOHA Rob
It is most evident in Robben's past, present, and future that his guitar prowess is superb - this recording displays vocal prowess as well. Robben sings like a bird. This man is so under rated in his clean vocals. Regards.
I agree in every way but miss his growling blues vocals... he also has a very particular way of distinct speech, & accent, just beautiful.
Met him once at a show in Cambridge MA. He and Roscoe Beck came out into the audience after the show. We talked for awhile and I was struck at what a truly nice guy he was. Not pretentious at all. He is all about the music.
Of course, he's from northern california----daaa
I met him back around that time too. I'm from Cambridge, and he was playing at Jonathan Swifts in Harvard Square. A week later I met Roy Buchanan at the same club.
Robben is just the best hands down!
One of my best guitarist ever, gathering art and sensibility as well as a particular link between Jazz and Blues
Apart from being a volatile treasure now safely moored here to give endless joy to the willingly hearted, the expression 'integrity' clings to my mind 🌷:)
How Bless all 500 soul where too hear this Group of Brothers took the time and energy and effort for the love of music and compassion for their own souls to play the HEARTS OUT!!!! Thank you BLUE LINE
I always love to come here!!!🤠✌🏼
All three, damn fine musicians of the highest caliber!!!
Ha, two of them look like girls!
@@bigkahoons9145 go away
Matthew Davis get fucked you loser
Big Kahoons jealous much?
@@bluenosemassmedia2996 shit input.
Who needs a friggin rythym guitar player when you are ROBBEN FORD
Best rhythm player I've heard or seen.
Rumour has it that he did a deal with the Devil. Word on the street is that the Devil got guitar lessons...
His choices through the course of each song are exquisite. And that tone! Dang!
robben ford.....too hot for words
Locked in a prison of love - This is one fine blues style composition carried to the next level. Love hearing the dual switch from guitar verse to chorus to solo guitar. Can Robben also sing? Most certainly he can and does. Highly under rated.
My fav song from the album. They had a phenomenal harp player for this song.
His voice was actually good! What a band! His tone here is legendary guys a master😎
If anyone of you have ever seen him live. Uncredible. So fun. The place erupted
thanks to Jizle452 (five years ago).
I post again the setlist.
Enjoy!
00:01 The Brother
04:32 You Cut me to the Bone
09:54 Worried Life Blues
18:45 Start It Up
22:55 Step On It
29:02 Prison of Love
33:28 Tell Me I'm Your Man
40:58 Talk to Your Daughter
Broke the mold after this dude' he is kooler than chill with exceptional skills second to none! Master of him!
Wow, that's one talented bass player. It sounds amazing. Robben Ford sounds fantastic as well!.
I'm extremely impressed with that base player. I've always loved Robben Ford and the blues.
Been a RF since the LA Express / Joni MItchell days (70's) He was just a kid. Saw Joni at the Capitol Centre (Court and Spark tour). LA Express opened, then backed Her. Holy S##T. Still listen to both 40 yrs later.
Wow. That must have been a killer concert!
Outstanding, just great great music from three talented musicians
I love the 90's , Robben was at the top , I saw the band in 1997, in France at "The Plan" , Ris Orangis, always great !!!
Seen RF many times and have to say, He can play everything in any style and feel! Same goes for the guys with him.
A COMMENT FOR THE LOVE OF MUSIC AND SACRIFICE TO TRULY BE ONE OF THE GREATEST EVER!!! THANK YOU MR FORD!!
ford got that Dumble overdrive special singing man as always...he uses it in the most beautiful way ive heard.
The Clean Tone crew...Wes Montgomery ,Benson, Larry Carlton, Bloomfield, Robben Ford......and for years I've heard...man I love that tone.... It's a clean sound you love......No effect pedals..
Long time fan of Robben Ford. But that drummer, he's killing it!
Vidéo musicale jazzie et blues ,c’est une bombe 💣 Robben Ford .Thanks you .Quel talent 👏👏👏♥️👩🦰
Very cool! Self taught guitar legend. Great front man.
Used to play his CDs all the time about 20 yrs. ago. This vid. got me right back into him again big time. Thanks for sharing this.
Always a treat to hear and watch Robben.
"The Brother" is so cool it hurts it is so brief.
Yea!!! This was like 1992. I saw "em when they were playing all over L.A. I grew up in Venice Beach so I saw him EVERY time he jammed. YEAH!!!!!!
magnificent group .For elite of good liseners.
WOW!
What a band!
Each song pure pleasure to listen to - extremly hard working and precise guitar playing with a cool drive - never boring !
Great feel & passion. Soulful and melodic. Highly underrated player of his generation. "Worried Life Blues" (9:55 - 18:20) the stand-out track for me. Awesome. Thanks for uploading
Uno de los mejores en vivo de Robben Ford! 👊😎
For a guy who's got a signature axe, it's kind of mystifying how little he performs with it. It looks and sounds so lovely here!
Of course Fender discontinued this model years ago...so no support. No signature model of any kind now...though I wonder why since he is so respected but still relatively unknown by the general public. However so was my other hero Howard Roberts.
garyguitar And his bass player in this clip had a signature Fender, too. Look up the Roscoe Beck Signature Bass, sadly also discontinued now. But amazingly cool, huh?
What a great band.Just 3 releases, i think. Happy to see this.
I remember cruising by a local shop (gelbs) before KFOG's annual "Kaboom".circa '96. Employees were going to see RF.
I was a fan. too.
Amazing !
thank you for posting such a wonderfull show .
Fuck man this is the best trio no question asked!!! Voice, guitar, bass, and drums…
All the tone is Amazing!!! EVERYTHING IS AMAZING!!
Robben sings like a bird in the general scheme of things. Guitar? Certainly. RF also has a strong voice and has been under rated as a vocalist. Keep on singing with your masterful guitar work. You are much appreciated by folks like me.
had his mojo working in 1988. afterwards not so much
@@djizzah huh? Whatever...
Robbins sound too, in the second solo of, "you cut me to the bone"!!!
Making that Dumble - yw/wah just scream!!!
Blues/jazz jammin'!!!
Bad ass!!!
I think I may have the CD bootleg of this show - bought as a legit live at the the time. Listened to it to death, Robben Ford is king
altro commento : grande chitarrista, grande classe e riesce ad unire jazz e blues
Love this guy for ever !
Wow! Fast run at 27:36 isn't something that I'm used to hearing from Robben! So impressive!
His Miles era had some blazing fusion runs as well
Superbe prise de son, et le trio au top!
Wow!Awesome.. what a perfomance!
great concert.. great Robben =)
Robben is grooving! Great stuff!
Don't use words you don't understand !
He is always super great.
Robben Ford !!
- at his best again !!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😉💯
He always is the best - always evolving the music.
He had the tastiest tone at this time.
Michael Stevens 6 String Bass!!!! SICKNESS
Thanks cianofranc and Jizle452 for this setlist
I posted it again not to scroll down everytime
Enjoy!
00:01 The Brother
04:32 You Cut me to the Bone
09:54 Worried Life Blues
18:45 Start It Up
22:55 Step On It
29:02 Prison of Love
33:28 Tell Me I'm Your Man
40:58 Talk to Your Daughter
A masterclass in the use of dynamics!!
He's almost as good as me.......then i woke up.
Gerry Clyde Sad but true...
Sweet dreams
Treible
Haha.
Would love to see Robben Ford in Jacksonville,Florida
The 80’s Ibanez guitars were very good and well built and had great tone . My guitar teacher has his that’s the same shape as Robins Fender in this video . Cool that fender built these guitars they sounded damn good especially in a pro’s hands . This concert is burning - the groove is so damn killer 😎🎸
You cut me to the bone!!!
i like that he uses the Fender "F" in his name.
What dynamic playing!! Tell me,, who else other than Larry Carlton,, plays with such incredible control and emotive playing?!?! "FORD,,, HAS A BETTER IDEA"!!!!
+Sonny Cannon SRV ;)
qwe. refrescante. esto. es. vello. esto. es. pacion qwe. viva. la. musica. qwe. toca. el. alma desde. qwe. te. vi. dice. esto. es. de. otro. mundo
Brechtlein&Beck....perfect comping section
Where is this, everyone has a stick up their backside. We were going crazy, Oakland California. Killer show
germany. great country. but we are going the uncool path now. like everyone.
Great at usual! Great post!
kudos to the "power trio"!!! robin is tops', and because of his status, there's no mistake as per choice of foundation here (Rosco + Tom) ~~~keep on, eh!!
Fantastic musical talent all around, but good god, Robben just KILLED it, some of the best live guitar work ever recorded, IMO.! Anyone know the date of this performance?
This is bad to the bone. Love it when Robben plays with an Attitude.
unbelievable only tree musiciens, very talented
OMG what a guitar god!
Quels talents ce trio !
pieces of crap that have the balls to thumbs down this amazing master . saw him twice once in1978 . i play if i could play one tenth of this mans abiliy i would be amazing
i wish he knew the import impact he has on my guitar playing in particular....well if anyone knows his style they know it through my licks and comps...love you robben thanks for sophisticated blues.truly blues man Thanks
At his Prime! Awesome!👌👌👌