I struggle to understand why that is as well, it's not like they were just a one hit wonder. They had hit song after hit song with a strong 5 year run in the late 60's into the early 70's. Radio play is one reason they don't get remembered, 60's songs don't get replayed nearly as often as 70's songs (how many times have you heard Bohemian Rhapsody being played then think of the last time you heard anything from the Beatles, Small Faces, The Who etc).
Such an influential band, they should be in the Rock & Role Hall of Fame. Roy Wood has always brough out great stuff, I saw they live at the "!Mayfair" in Newcastle in the 70 when he was leader of Wizard, another great band
Roy, along with Bev Bevan, were inducted into the RRHOF as members of ELO with Jeff Lynne in 2017. I think that's as close to recognition as The Move will get.
Roy Wood my hero true legend you must be stoned if you could hear the grass grow love it it’s a great song grow up with his band one of my favorite bands
I was lucky enough to be a bass player in a UK band called The Triffiks and we did covers of this and Flowers in The Rain, and Fire Brigade, our singer didn't rate them so yours truly got to sing the lead on them, How I wish those days would come back, Thank for a great upload (-:
Great bass playing on this song and the lead singer (for the song) for some reason keeps reminding me a little of Paul McCartney. All three front men are singing which is interesting. A talented group of musicians.
@@g8ymw Bev hardly ever did lead vocals because he had a singing voice even deeper than Lee Marvin's on "Wanderin' Star". On the original 1967 record of this number you can hear him croaking away briefly behind the line "I see rainbows ... "
I prefer this version as it has more of a heavier feel to it mainly thanks to the bass players great vocal. I do not know this band as before I was born but I know Roy Wood and Bev Bevan I saw with Black Sabbath.
Great video thanks for uploading. A band i belonged to in 60s, The Triffiks (later The Triffik Organisation) performed a cover version of this.I played Bass and had great fun with the Bass Riff on this one (-:
Trevor Burton is did well (IMV) filling the void left by Ace Kefford. I can't see a Move reunion with Roy, but it would be great to see Ace, Trev & Bev reunite.
really??? is the move still doing gigs in the uk??? they never got much airplay in the usa, but boy, they were one of my fave bands--loved them! maybe they will consider a usa tour (maybe in my dreams lol).
Next to their music I just love the way they dress! How do you think they'd come up with those outfits? ''Well then how about this, if you guys wear red, neon pink or something with glitters, I'll wear a sky-blue jacket, okay?''
@Bliar1 : Standard BBC practice at the time was to pre-record the instrumental backing; only the vocals were done live. Neither of the guitars is plugged into anything, so it's obvious they're miming.
pretty sure Roy wood is playing drop d tuning which I didn't know happened in the sixties.the first song I knew was played in it was fat bottom girls by queen but I guess it was about well before that then
Carl Wayne on his website said years ago the band died when Ace left, they just didn't realize it, and it was only a matter of time before it all collapsed.
Thisis such a classic single....they sadly lost some of their 1967 cool here...Wood becoming all gnome like ,plus that mormon bearded bass player. Ace Kefford was sadly missed.
One of the best from what must surely be one af Britain's most forgotten and underestimated bands.
I struggle to understand why that is as well, it's not like they were just a one hit wonder. They had hit song after hit song with a strong 5 year run in the late 60's into the early 70's.
Radio play is one reason they don't get remembered, 60's songs don't get replayed nearly as often as 70's songs (how many times have you heard Bohemian Rhapsody being played then think of the last time you heard anything from the Beatles, Small Faces, The Who etc).
This band is why I picked up a bass in '72
Gotta love the way Trevor stepped up to sing Ace's old bit.
I was lucky enough to see this particular lineup two or three times in the very late 60s 70s what a band live
Very nice memory to have ,,, ...I'm envious
, allways loved the move
Lucky you.
Such an influential band, they should be in the Rock & Role Hall of Fame. Roy Wood has always brough out great stuff, I saw they live at the "!Mayfair" in Newcastle in the 70 when he was leader of Wizard, another great band
Roy, along with Bev Bevan, were inducted into the RRHOF as members of ELO with Jeff Lynne in 2017. I think that's as close to recognition as The Move will get.
Roy Wood my hero true legend you must be stoned if you could hear the grass grow love it it’s a great song grow up with his band one of my favorite bands
I was lucky enough to be a bass player in a UK band called The Triffiks and we did covers of this and Flowers in The Rain, and Fire Brigade, our singer didn't rate them so yours truly got to sing the lead on them, How I wish those days would come back, Thank for a great upload (-:
I love this song.you never hear it on the radio
Great bass playing on this song and the lead singer (for the song) for some reason keeps reminding me a little of Paul McCartney. All three front men are singing which is interesting. A talented group of musicians.
Andy Moss Back in the day all 4 front men sung (Ace,Roy,Carl RIP, and Trevor) not sure about Bev (drums)
@@g8ymw Bev hardly ever did lead vocals because he had a singing voice even deeper than Lee Marvin's on "Wanderin' Star". On the original 1967 record of this number you can hear him croaking away briefly behind the line "I see rainbows ... "
@@Krzyszczynski He sings on Ben Crawley steel company from the fourth album. Deep Bass voice.
Carl wayne. Without him. No move
One of Britains greatest POP bands,
This song reached Number 5 in the UK Singles Chart in May 1967. The song also reached Number 21 in the Irish Chart.
I was 1 years old when this jam came out and I'm 53 I just found out about this cut.
I was so lucky to see both bands as 4 peace/ 5 peace loved there Shea punch
rip Carl Wayne...long live Royal Wood,et al
When did Britain get colour tv programming? The "Hey Jude" promo film was made in black and white and broadcast that way in Autumn 1968 as well.
More Move please! Brilliant psych pop
I prefer this version as it has more of a heavier feel to it mainly thanks to the bass players great vocal. I do not know this band as before I was born but I know Roy Wood and Bev Bevan I saw with Black Sabbath.
Yeah Trevor Burton filling in on bass there, he looks and sounds pretty metal for 1969
I first heard this played for me 50 years ago, didn't know what it meant to me then though..
Oi think the arnser to thaat loys in the soi-al!
Great video thanks for uploading. A band i belonged to in 60s, The Triffiks (later The Triffik Organisation) performed a cover version of this.I played Bass and had great fun with the Bass Riff on this one (-:
I remember watching this in 1969 and wondering where Ace Kefford had gone? The original bassist and occasional lead singer.
he'd been out the band for a while when this was recorded
@@cybertronian2005 You are right and they miss Ace on this recording
@Sam Whats a 'morom'? You moron! Proofread your comments before posting!
@Sam Ace isn’t overrated
Trevor Burton is did well (IMV) filling the void left by Ace Kefford. I can't see a Move reunion with Roy, but it would be great to see Ace, Trev & Bev reunite.
Good memories
I saw the Move at Blackburn’s Cavendish Club 1969,ish with Rick Wright on bass and they were brilliant
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@Rob Coleman your right I stand corrected
I love this shit man
really??? is the move still doing gigs in the uk??? they never got much airplay in the usa, but boy, they were one of my fave bands--loved them! maybe they will consider a usa tour (maybe in my dreams lol).
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First heard this song done magnificently by the Blues Magoos. Appreciate it now as great tune, as well, by its originator Roy Wood and the Move.
they did a good version expect for the harmony at the “i can hear the grass grow part” is nowhere near as good as the Move’s
@@kaboomerty1638 They also play a lot of wrong notes. Tey didn't quite copy the song correctly, before they did their own version.
Great stuff
Next to their music I just love the way they dress! How do you think they'd come up with those outfits? ''Well then how about this, if you guys wear red, neon pink or something with glitters, I'll wear a sky-blue jacket, okay?''
@Bliar1 : Standard BBC practice at the time was to pre-record the instrumental backing; only the vocals were done live. Neither of the guitars is plugged into anything, so it's obvious they're miming.
All of Top of The Pops was lip synched I remember the Stones doing Angie, Painfull
Legends!!!!!!!!!!!
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I love the song and this performance, but it's definitely missing Ace Kefford
Another 1969 gem, what was it about that year in rock & roll?
Rip Ace Kefford
He's still alive apparently
Anyone know why they didn't replace Ace after he left? Save money?
pretty sure Roy wood is playing drop d tuning which I didn't know happened in the sixties.the first song I knew was played in it was fat bottom girls by queen but I guess it was about well before that then
LUVLI 😂
So, who's responsible for ELO's sound, Wood or Lynne?
Excellent tune, btw.
Early on it was Wood, but it was Lynne who took it to the limit!
i mean this is basically awesome punk rock here ,....
Yeah, right up there with Mozart and Stevie Wonder....gimp!
Funny title :)
fuck! great song!
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where's Ace ?..it's not the same without him...still great though.
didn't Ace have some mental problems ?....Still kicking though
This is January 1969, Ace left the band in April 1968.
Roy is playing in drop-D tuning.
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Needs Ace. Poor Trevor Burton, he's taken on two roles here. They should have hired another guitarist or bassist, maybe even a keyboard player.
stan2211stan - better than the Floyd??? - Too right they were mate.
This is silly, how can anyone possibly hear the grass grow, unless they were on drugs or something?
The Move were lost without Ace Kefford. Sounds hollow and empty without him.
Ace had a fantastic attack in his vocal esp on this track..he just went for it..great rock n rock vocal..yes its missing
Carl Wayne on his website said years ago the band died when Ace left, they just didn't realize it, and it was only a matter of time before it all collapsed.
Thisis such a classic single....they sadly lost some of their 1967 cool here...Wood becoming all gnome like ,plus that mormon bearded bass player. Ace Kefford was sadly missed.
Agree 100%
yeah but Trevor Burton is a musician. Ace Kefford = poser.....
@Arthur Ace wait what
@@muppetrowlf1473 I disagree. Great bassplayer, great voice.
i think it's that i had been born in the last two weeks of 1968 and had brought new light and inspiration to the world. ;o)