RIP Carl Perkins (April 9, 1932 - January 19, 1998), aged 65 RIP George Harrison (February 25, 1943 - November 29, 2001), aged 58 RIP Mickey Gee (July 3, 1944 - January 21, 2009), aged 64 You will be remembered as legends.
Carl Perkins looks like a rockabilly Superman here, and what a fun, kind man, everyone seemed to love him, didn't they. The way he pumps up the band and guest stars is so selfless.
I am 19 years old. when I was 2 or 3 years old, my dad would put this show for me to watch and he says I used to stay on the couch in my diaper singing and dancing to all the songs. I liked Carl Perkins so much that I learned to put the DVD on just to watch this show... 17 years later I'm watching this and I get emotional, because my dream is to live from music and Carl Perkins is literally the first guy who I listened and loved listening in my life. thanks
Man, here i sit at age 55, i woulda been 18 when this was filmed, and til today, id never heard of it! Oh, Lord, how wonderful! My heart is fluttering, and im smiling with tears in my eyes. God bless all who made this possible! Amen!
The ultimate salute from the Beatles' generation to the Sun Studio generation, without whom the former would never have existed. Interestingly, the first time Harrison met Noel Gallagher, he asked him if he liked Carl Perkins. So, it's clear that Perkins was one of George's greatest musical influences, and therefore one of the Beatles' and of all of popular music. I feel like this was Carl at his absolute peak singing wise, One of the greats and no one ever stepped on his blue suede shoes!
When a list of the greatest rock n' roll performances of all time is compiled, this wonderful show must rank somewhere in the top ten. In my humble opinion, this might be the greatest rock n' roll performance from any era ever captured on camera. Perkins, Clapton, Harrison, and Starr somehow manage to sing and play better here than they have in the past 40 years! You can feel the electricity in every song as each performer rocks their hearts out with the great Carl Perkins at the peak of his talent. This fabulous show has rocked my soul since I first discovered it in my uncle's collection in 1996. Clapton's dynamite performance at 12:40 is simply the best rock n' roll he's played in decades!
It is great. This came up on autoplay after I played a 1956 live version of Honey Don't. I didn't expect the integrity. He sounds like Carl Perkins. He feels like him. He doesn't really look like the young guys but he hadn't lost a thing. The Beatles--maybe George and John the most--loved this kind of music, and that's to their credit. You can have the whole British invasion for all I care. Not too keen on any more invasions.
Uh, the drive under all those great front men would be slim Jim phantom on stand up trap and Lee rocker on upright bass (of the stray cats). There's a reason why it sounds so loose and tight both at the same time.
I've read most of the previous comments and agree with them all, what a turnout of muso's, rest in peace Mr Perkins your music lives on, you set the standard, brilliant.
No one is cooler than Carl Perkins. No one. What a fabulous guitarist, songwriter, singer and performer. Thanks for the memories Carl. Love them Blue Suede Shoes. So did Elvis' mom. RIP Carl.
The absolute truth is, George usually loved playing with Paul and John . . . and ALWAYS loved playing with Eric and Carl. You can tell he loved every second of it.
The best part about this concert is that the guest artists - super duper stars in their own right - all appear to have not only wanted to have been there, but thankful to have been. And all seem to have had great admiration for Carl Perkins. Quite a statement for the gentleman.
The first time I saw Carl, he opened for Elvis, at the fair grounds, in Tupelo, Ms. That was the first time back, to Tupelo for Elvis, after he had become famous. My sister and I stood in line for 7 hours, and got a front row seat. One of the biggest thrills of my long life.
What was really great about this concert is that each musician actually looked humbled to play and really enjoyed themselves, even Carl at the end with that huge smile knew this came off really well.
Underrated is a term I see way too much on youtube describing people that aren't underrated. However, underrated is a term that applies to Carl Perkins. What an extremely talented, humble and kind man. They don't make him like this anymore.
De mult de camd urmăresc acest concert si nu ma mai satur Karl avea o privire si o dragoste deosebita pt George, Rossane Cash si pt prea talentatul Dave Edmunds,, oprivire de frate mai mare ocrotitor. MARE ERA CARL PERKINS. si avea doar cinzeci si ceva de ani. !!! RIP. Înger de om. !!!
Pure, unadulterated talent! The world will never, ever hear again such pure, raw music. The best has come and gone, all we have left is an appreciative audience. Pray that future generations will seek the 50-early 70's music.
You are very right!! There are many times in my life that, if I didn't have music, I prolly wouldn't be here. And there is nothing I know of that makes a person happy other than god old rock-a-billy and fantastic people playing it!!!
I agree. Been listening to him since his Cream days and seen some amazing guitar licks from him ( Derek & the Dominos ) but this concert is one of my all time favorites. He was definitely cookin there.
Carl Perkins was one of a kind. Never got quite the recognition that he deserved. No other rockabilly artist can touch him. He had energy, rhythm, the voice and the guitar playing ability. I have listened to a lot of rockabilly over the years and it seems so natural to him where others have struggled to keep the beat and rhythm going. I miss him and would have loved to have been at one of his concerts. What an entertainer, just gets you tapping and moving. This is 37 years after this concert....Wow!
I agree, my father grew up listening to him in the 50's and I have since the 60's, his voice was fucking incredible, he was always smiling and moving around and having a fun time, he was fun to watch. His voice got better it seems as he got older especially in this concert, Carl Perkins is a legend in Rockabilly and will never be forgotten
I've seen this show now for about 50 times and I still like it very very much. What a great artists they are and what an amazing concert. Cannot get enough of it. Carl Perkins, you are amazing.
You can tell George is in his element here. Of course he progressed as an artist, but playing good old rock n roll with a Gretsch guitar was home for him.
@@gabrielstatescu9039 That's exactly how they used to play the double bass in early rock n roll, starting with Bill Haley's great bass players - Marshall Lytle, Al Rex and Al Rappa.
Carl perkins put the rock in the roll!! What a concert! What a collection of talent! And i will bet you the farm that each & everyone of them idolized mr. Carl perkins!!
@@vayabroder729 To deny that elvis's critically acclaimed recordings were light years better, speaks volumes about your low IQ level. I love Carl, Johnny, jerry lee, etc...... But elvis's critically acclaimed recordings are at another level entirely.
@@bradhuskers I believe we have a communication problem and you are putting words in my mouth. Go back and re read and try to understand. And second; why do you feel the need to attack immediately? Do you feel inadequate in your life perhaps? I suggest you go in for psychological counseling. Good day.
This concert was really a great gig and a great event for Carl and everything due to George Harrison who gathered and inbolved a bunch of famous people , his friends, to honour his hero, Carl Perkins. George also sang True Love at his funeral.
Carl Perkins was my cousin. We are related through my father's side and Carls mother. I never had the chance to meet him personally, but his wonderful life is an open book. ❤ I've always loved his music.
And damn - Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby. It doesn't get any better than this. Music truly heals. I grew up with my dad singing, "It's one for the money..." and I had no idea Carl Perkins wrote Blue Suede Shoes. My dad was from the silent generation and didn't share alot. What I wouldn't give to watch this concert with my dad and talk to him one more time. Treasure your parents.
Oh indeed, Perkins wrote Blue Suede Shoes....that's a cool dad memory of yours. Ringo Starr recorded several Perkins tunes (Everybody's Trying to Be My Baby)..and I'm a huge Starr fan as well as Perkins. Loved the Beatles since 1964, I was 16.
Awesome. George always has had an awkward stage presence, ever since he was with The Beatles, like a shy little boy and that was endearing, but man he could play and sing!
Truly a magical night of blissful rock n' roll that captures a vibe and spirit of pure joy like no other concert video I've seen. A masterpiece for the ages!
Hi all. I’ve watched this hundreds of times and appreciate every artist on the stage and the reverence they show mr Perkins but quite frankly mr Clapton bossed it as he always does when he has people he looks up to, it’s almost like he has a super sense that takes it to another level, no one matches him in this mood. I’ve seen him loads of times and sometimes he’s just on another planet. Thank you.
Not long after this Ringo started his ALL STAR BANDS and GEORGE started to record again and the WILBURYS got together so I'm sure this concert had a lot to do with it! A big thanks to CARL for that! They really ROCKED the NIGHT OUT HERE!
@Tessmage Tessera You need to brush up on your musical history. Ringo formed his All-Starr band in 1989 after he sobered up. He hadn't toured since 1966 - with The Beatles! "It Don't Come Easy" was his first hit single recorded in 1970 as a solo artist ... nothing more and nothing less.
Unless everbody was wearing exactly the same clothes a month later (October 1985), this is actually a televised concert that was taped live at Limehouse Studios in London, England on 21 October 1985. The show featured rock n' roll pioneer Carl Perkins along with friends as guest stars, including Eric Clapton, former Beatles George Harrison and Ringo Starr, as well as Dave Edmunds who acted as musical director for the show. Most of the repertoire performed in the concert consisted of Perkins' classic rockabilly songs from the 1950s. It was the first public performance by George Harrison in more than ten years. ~Blue Suede Shoes: A Rockabilly Session
I posted about this being filmed at Limehouse Studios when I first saw this a couple of years or so ago. I stated at the time that I KNOW it was filmed at Limehouse because I can see my husband and myself in the audience. I even gave the information from the ticket with the time of the show and everything. I am surprised that they have never rectified it. It was a fantastic show and it was FREE!!! It's a shame the rest of it has never been released as the4 show was about twice as long.
You can tell this was a joyous event for all. That Carl was in top form is just icing on the cake. An indispensable musical document and desert island must-have. I'd love to get an uncut, Blu-Ray version, if there is one. R.I.P. Carl -- along with the other Sun, Chess and Specialty artists, you invented Rock N Roll as we know it. ♫
I have a Video CD and a DVD callled „Carl Perkins & Friends“. The Video CD was issued by castle communications in 1986. The playing time is 58 minutes. The DVD was issued bei IT-WHY. I bought the DVD on Amazon.de. I think the DVD was made from the old Video CD material. It is better than the videos of the show you can find here on you tube.
Carl was only 53 here . Seemed older then that for some reason . He’s a legend who will hopefully will get the appreciation he deserves in years to come .
I know. I had just turned 18 when I watched the original broadcast of this on TV and remember thinking how great it was to watch this 'old' original rockabilly, who I'd only seen in black and white recordings. Now here I am at 53yo myself and the same age as Carl was then! He really wasn't that old at all.
good god how did i ever miss this!! Carl Perkins I know was an inspiration to all people on that stage. They look like a bunch of little kids up there all smiling at him. It's GREAT!!
That's a pretty good band to start with: Dave Edmunds, Geraint Watkins (piano) and Phantom, Rocker and Slick, but then to bring out guests Ringo Starr, George Harrison and Eric Clapton - wow! And what a great connection to his past, having Johnny Cash's daughter too!
Really like Ringo's "Honey Don't", playing and singing. This is great. Haven't come across this concert before somehow. Like the guitar background, grinding but still harmonic. Grateful to those that filmed, recorded, and mixed this for us.
To see this man live was one of the greatest musical experiences of my life - seeing the musical SOURCE of so many immitators... and damn; he could play guitar, sing, work the crowd like a Rock-a -billy God. He was just the absolute real deal - as much as I love '60s icons like Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, George Harrison etc, to see the guy that inspired them was mind blowing. Just listen to how deep and rich his voice was....his guitar playing just pops. Truly one of the best musicians in American history. I am blessed to have seen him live.
I remember seeing this show when it aired. George is just outstanding in this show. I could not wait to see Ringo sing and play with Perkins. A fan since '64, I knew those were Perkins' tunes Ringo recorded on the Beatles LPs. Just so adored. We felt great Ringo (with The Beatles) was doing some American rockabilly tunes. Love this still. I love watching Ringo do these tunes live in his own concerts.
Yes, Conny! Seems i once read that he was the musician co-ordinator & director for this. He's there on every song - but always playing acoustic rhythm rather than stretching out on an electric lead, which he is so renown for. A real team player here. Love this.
George is right in there with the rockabilly [pre Rock'n Roll] beat of this music. Very cute. Really lovely to read the comments of fans, who knew how encouraging this concert was, for George. Very special.
This music is so life affirming and rich in tune! A great reason to get up and move too! We need to grab on this goodness and remember we all danced! Wonderful to see this and long live Rock & Roll & Rockabilly
this was one great concert love seeing Roseann cash who has a lot of her daddy's twang and Eric Clapton, George Harrison and ringo sound great Carl Perkins is so wonderful there is no music that great now
Don't know where u found this gold nugget, but this is fuckin' amazing. I thought I've seen evrythg of all of them, in so many collaborations, but not this. What fun 2 cook in my Chicago kitchen on a frigid winter day, but dance and sing my ass off the whole time. Thanx so much. These guys 2gether, I'm still shaking my head. And 2 whoever said it, yeah, George was just beaming! So were Eric and Ringo. Carl must've felt like the big kahuna, cuz he is. That's y very young Harrison were listening 2 him long b4 they ever knew they would have a carreer themselves. Thanx, 'Ol Lady Roxy
I LOVE CARL PERKINS!!! HERE ARE EXTRA CARL PERKINS AVAILABILITIES: Carl Perkins.com, an interview/documentary with Paul McCartney, another documentary on the same channel, along with carl Perkins at Mud Island at Memphis
David M Actually, Carl was 53 years old when this was recorded. He could rock like this almost up until the day he died. You're absolutely right when you say he was amazing.
He was super nice. I saw him in New York maybe 5 times or so during the 80’s. Unbelievable shows! And had a chance to speak with him, too. Just a regular, great guy - oh, and an absolute legend!
it's amazing how many people associate blue suede shoes with elvis. elvis didn't want to cover blue suede shoes because carl was his friend. rca pushed and pushed but elvis was adamant he wasn't going to cut it. then carl had that horrific accident that killed his brother and put him in the hospital for months. elvis then cut blue suede shoes so carl could get royalty cheques and pay his hospital bills. still like carl's version better.
Carl was a muscians' musician. Royalties of the two Perkins-signed song on Beatles for Sale , (i.e. the worldwide best selling piece of plastic in 1964) solved hs financian problems for the rest of his life, i guess.
Carl influenced George. Meanwhile, a singer in Florence, Alabama influenced John and especially Paul (Paul said he wanted to be just like Arthur), John and Mick Jagger. His name was Arthur Alexander. Mick said when he heard Arthur's Anna Come To Him, he immediately wanted to record it. Unfortunately, Paul and John beat him too it so Mick chose another of Arthur's songs, You Better Move On, which was an immediate hit with Jagger's fanatical female legion. So yeah, Southern soul singers and Southern Rock-a-billy artists had the biggest influences over the greatest of the great.
@@kenperk9854 They were influenced by *ALL* the early American greats - Elvis Presley, Bill Haley, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Fats Domino, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bo Diddley, Everly Brothers, Roy Orbison, Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochran, Jimmie Rodgers, Duane Eddy, in addition to Carl Perkins -- and yes, this list includes Arthur Alexander.
Unfortunately, we have lost all the great ones. These wonderful people left any egos in the trunk and simply played in awe of each other, while having a marvelous time. An unforgettable experience for them all I have no doubt. 💚
now we have "Queen beyonce" with her fucking stupid arrogance, disguised as "empowerment", virtue signaling for feminazis and soy boys every 5 minutes. Nobody cares about quality music nowadays.
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RIP Carl Perkins (April 9, 1932 - January 19, 1998), aged 65
RIP George Harrison (February 25, 1943 - November 29, 2001), aged 58
RIP Mickey Gee (July 3, 1944 - January 21, 2009), aged 64
You will be remembered as legends.
Don't forget Mickey Gee (R.I.P.) and his fantastic picking (20:06)
Es gibt keinen King, es ist eine Formation von Königen❤
Carl Perkins looks like a rockabilly Superman here, and what a fun, kind man, everyone seemed to love him, didn't they. The way he pumps up the band and guest stars is so selfless.
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Carl Perkins & George Harrison on guitar unbelievable 💯
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I've seen this 50 times or more. Best Rock'n Roll concert I've ever seen
Это самый заводнойКонцерт на Свете!
Все красиво, гармонично, талантливо и професионально! Браво!
I feel what you feel. Amazing! So great!
Same to me
I agree with you.
You got me beat… by 1! Classic! Never gets old!
Such an amazing show with so many GREATS. Thank you Carl (RIP), George (RIP), Ritchie, Eric and Dave. I would’ve LOVED to have witnessed this live!!!!
I am 19 years old. when I was 2 or 3 years old, my dad would put this show for me to watch and he says I used to stay on the couch in my diaper singing and dancing to all the songs. I liked Carl Perkins so much that I learned to put the DVD on just to watch this show... 17 years later I'm watching this and I get emotional, because my dream is to live from music and Carl Perkins is literally the first guy who I listened and loved listening in my life. thanks
Man, here i sit at age 55, i woulda been 18 when this was filmed, and til today, id never heard of it! Oh, Lord, how wonderful! My heart is fluttering, and im smiling with tears in my eyes. God bless all who made this possible! Amen!
The ultimate salute from the Beatles' generation to the Sun Studio generation, without whom the former would never have existed. Interestingly, the first time Harrison met Noel Gallagher, he asked him if he liked Carl Perkins. So, it's clear that Perkins was one of George's greatest musical influences, and therefore one of the Beatles' and of all of popular music. I feel like this was Carl at his absolute peak singing wise, One of the greats and no one ever stepped on his blue suede shoes!
When a list of the greatest rock n' roll performances of all time is compiled, this wonderful show must rank somewhere in the top ten. In my humble opinion, this might be the greatest rock n' roll performance from any era ever captured on camera. Perkins, Clapton, Harrison, and Starr somehow manage to sing and play better here than they have in the past 40 years! You can feel the electricity in every song as each performer rocks their hearts out with the great Carl Perkins at the peak of his talent. This fabulous show has rocked my soul since I first discovered it in my uncle's collection in 1996. Clapton's dynamite performance at 12:40 is simply the best rock n' roll he's played in decades!
It is great. This came up on autoplay after I played a 1956 live version of Honey Don't. I didn't expect the integrity. He sounds like Carl Perkins. He feels like him. He doesn't really look like the young guys but he hadn't lost a thing. The Beatles--maybe George and John the most--loved this kind of music, and that's to their credit. You can have the whole British invasion for all I care. Not too keen on any more invasions.
Uh, the drive under all those great front men would be slim Jim phantom on stand up trap and Lee rocker on upright bass (of the stray cats). There's a reason why it sounds so loose and tight both at the same time.
Acest concert a rămas No 1 în istoria rock-ului. Gaby
The one and only Car Perkins backed by the very world class rockers he inspired decades before. --- Long live Rock and Roll ----
I've read most of the previous comments and agree with them all, what a turnout of muso's, rest in peace Mr Perkins your music lives on, you set the standard, brilliant.
What an amazing concert! Ecstatic that I discovered it, albeit at this late stage in my life. Carl Perkins forever!
No one is cooler than Carl Perkins. No one. What a fabulous guitarist, songwriter, singer and performer. Thanks for the memories Carl. Love them Blue Suede Shoes. So did Elvis' mom. RIP Carl.
Writing this in 2021. Just the elixir needed to chase those old covid blues away!!! The musician's happiness is contagious.
George Harrison was the greatest harmony singer in the history of rock. Just flawless.
Bollocks!!!
Even just on his own. He has the most beautiful voice, and was the best Beatle all around, best looking, best voice, best guitar.
My fav beatle
He was good harmony singer but horrible lead singer.
@@RafaelAlivtres What?? George was a great singer. Could sing great harmonies as well as lead. You need to listen to more of George's music.
Dave Edmunds is severely underrated and unappreciated. This concert rocks!
I agree.
He's one of the best.
Its all about hits mate, but I agree, he is a legend
Check out Carl Perkins and Dave Edmunds' updated version of Honey Don't on soundtrack for Porky's Revenge.
The absolute truth is, George usually loved playing with Paul and John . . . and ALWAYS loved playing with Eric and Carl. You can tell he loved every second of it.
Such an enjoyable concert, they JUST DON'T MAKE MUSIC LIKE THIS ANYMORE!
The best part about this concert is that the guest artists - super duper stars in their own right - all appear to have not only wanted to have been there, but thankful to have been. And all seem to have had great admiration for Carl Perkins. Quite a statement for the gentleman.
Genial was Carl Perkins în thod concert. !!! Gaby
The first time I saw Carl, he opened for Elvis, at the fair grounds, in Tupelo, Ms. That was the first time back, to Tupelo for Elvis, after he had become famous. My sister and I stood in line for 7 hours, and got a front row seat. One of the biggest thrills of my long life.
Great story from the seminal days. 👍
WOW no words to capture the history of those legends honoring the pioneer of rock, Carl Perkins!
What was really great about this concert is that each musician actually looked humbled to play and really enjoyed themselves, even Carl at the end with that huge smile knew this came off really well.
Underrated is a term I see way too much on youtube describing people that aren't underrated. However, underrated is a term that applies to Carl Perkins. What an extremely talented, humble and kind man. They don't make him like this anymore.
70sGirl "extremely talented, humble and kind" is exactly how I too would describe Carl Perkins.
He was THE REAL DEAL; I would’ve loved to meet him in person; just like his son Stan.
De mult de camd urmăresc acest concert si nu ma mai satur Karl avea o privire si o dragoste deosebita pt George, Rossane Cash si pt prea talentatul Dave Edmunds,, oprivire de frate mai mare ocrotitor. MARE ERA CARL PERKINS. si avea doar cinzeci si ceva de ani. !!! RIP. Înger de om. !!!
@@gabrielstatescu9039 ❤❤❤
Carl Perkins is one of the best❤❤
Pure, unadulterated talent! The world will never, ever hear again such pure, raw music. The best has come and gone, all we have left is an appreciative audience. Pray that future generations will seek the 50-early 70's music.
Carl Perkins : such a lovely guy 🙏❤️🎶
The Eric's solo in Mean Woman Blues makes me shivers in my back. Just insane.
George and Carl...... have such great admiration, even love for each other, awesome to watch them. RIP legends ♥️
TIMELESS concert ...... I'm in AWE every time I listen to it ...... such a collection of AWESOME musicians ....... TY Carl.....!!!!
Great concert-wow. RIP George and Carl
Best feel good concert that I ever saw. Thanks for sharing. Put me in a wonderful good mood.
So cool to see George looking up at Carl like a star struck schoolboy. There's just something about music that fills your heart with joy
You are very right!! There are many times in my life that, if I didn't have music, I prolly wouldn't be here. And there is nothing I know of that makes a person happy other than god old rock-a-billy and fantastic people playing it!!!
I'd even bet that this meant more to George than meeting Elvis.
@@BastDG Both Carl and Elvis made George feel at awe! They were all legends!
Carl Perkins was a great/real/true person 100%.
Best rock n roll concert ever. Everyone looked to be having a great time.
Georges is so smiling, seems so happy!! That's so good to see and ear!! 🥰🥰
Claptons second solo on mean woman blues has to be one the greatest I've ever heard him play. Blazing hot!
Clapton is not real. He is from outer space. Unbelievable
Mr Claptons tone and slap back are superb as well. Great observation!!
@@user-et2fj8xm5l I believe he was playing through a Vox AC30; very distinctive tone.
I agree. Been listening to him since his Cream days and seen some amazing guitar licks from him ( Derek & the Dominos ) but this concert is one of my all time favorites. He was definitely cookin there.
Watch the smile on his face as plays the turnaround at the end of the solo. He knows he hit that one out of the park!
Carl Perkins was one of a kind. Never got quite the recognition that he deserved. No other rockabilly artist can touch him. He had energy, rhythm, the voice and the guitar playing ability. I have listened to a lot of rockabilly over the years and it seems so natural to him where others have struggled to keep the beat and rhythm going. I miss him and would have loved to have been at one of his concerts. What an entertainer, just gets you tapping and moving. This is 37 years after this concert....Wow!
Yeah Elvis was a big hit at Carls peak.
El padre del rock billy.sldos de argentina
All stars on stage at once - musical history was made with this one !!! Wished I had been there in person.
Awesome video. Excellent
I agree, my father grew up listening to him in the 50's and I have since the 60's, his voice was fucking incredible, he was always smiling and moving around and having a fun time, he was fun to watch. His voice got better it seems as he got older especially in this concert,
Carl Perkins is a legend in Rockabilly and will never be forgotten
I've seen this show now for about 50 times and I still like it very very much. What a great artists they are and what an amazing concert. Cannot get enough of it. Carl Perkins, you are amazing.
Me about a 100 Times.
I didn't expect to see the Stray Cats' bass player and drummer. Fantastic.
You can really tell these players and singers had immense respect for Carl. Everyone brought their A+ game. 🔥
You can tell George is in his element here. Of course he progressed as an artist, but playing good old rock n roll with a Gretsch guitar was home for him.
George was a huge rockabilly fan!
La contrabas inegalabilul Lee Rocker, un acrobat si vocalist pe care Karl îl aprecia teribil.!!!
@@gabrielstatescu9039 That's exactly how they used to play the double bass in early rock n roll, starting with Bill Haley's great bass players - Marshall Lytle, Al Rex and Al Rappa.
Carl perkins put the rock in the roll!! What a concert! What a collection of talent! And i will bet you the farm that each & everyone of them idolized mr. Carl perkins!!
And one of their father's was best friends with Carl.
@@kennydobbins1345 Johnny Cash..
Carl Perkins was amazing. No one did rockabilly like he did, just a force of nature!
He invented it.
But elvis presley's sun sessions destroy him.
@@bradhuskers I don’t think it’s a competition; I ADORE them both and they were label mates.
@@vayabroder729
To deny that elvis's critically acclaimed recordings were light years better, speaks volumes about your low IQ level.
I love Carl, Johnny, jerry lee, etc......
But elvis's critically acclaimed recordings are at another level entirely.
@@bradhuskers I believe we have a communication problem and you are putting words in my mouth. Go back and re read and try to understand. And second; why do you feel the need to attack immediately? Do you feel inadequate in your life perhaps? I suggest you go in for psychological counseling. Good day.
REEEEEAL Rockabilly !!! God bless you Mr. Perkins !!
I wish Carl was here to see how rockabilly has endured and how he is respected for his huge influence on so many people.
But, at least he got to see that influence here, with this great line-up. And musicians like The Stray Cats kept the tradition going. Excellent show!
One of the original Rock 'n' Rollers !
A hero to us all !
True Rocka.
@@waynej2608 to be more exclusive it is no longer allowed to be called rockabilly it is now to be called trailer rock🤪😂
This concert was really a great gig and a great event for Carl and everything due to George Harrison who gathered and inbolved a bunch of famous people , his friends, to honour his hero, Carl Perkins.
George also sang True Love at his funeral.
Carl Perkins was my cousin. We are related through my father's side and Carls mother. I never had the chance to meet him personally, but his wonderful life is an open book. ❤ I've always loved his music.
Everybody’s Tryin’ to be my Cousin?
I dunno about everyone else, but check out the bloodline. There's the proof. Read my comment on how we're related and search it up. Nay sayer.
@@BuckForearm👌👌👍👍👍😄
Fantastic
@@ellenmcc5091 relax, just kidding.
This really is a fantastic concert of the great guitarplayer Carl Perkins surrounded by great musicians. Timeless recordings....
George is having a ball. Nice to see him rock like with the early Beatles. GLAD ALL OVER
I don't think music gets any more fun than this!
And damn - Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby. It doesn't get any better than this. Music truly heals. I grew up with my dad singing, "It's one for the money..." and I had no idea Carl Perkins wrote Blue Suede Shoes. My dad was from the silent generation and didn't share alot. What I wouldn't give to watch this concert with my dad and talk to him one more time. Treasure your parents.
Oh indeed, Perkins wrote Blue Suede Shoes....that's a cool dad memory of yours. Ringo Starr recorded several Perkins tunes (Everybody's Trying to Be My Baby)..and I'm a huge Starr fan as well as Perkins. Loved the Beatles since 1964, I was 16.
"Treasure Your Parents " - beautiful !
Carl wrote it.
And elvis presley perfected it
This is pure gold. So great to see George jamming with one of his inspirations.
Rockabilly at his best!!!.what a artist
Awesome. George always has had an awkward stage presence, ever since he was with The Beatles, like a shy little boy and that was endearing, but man he could play and sing!
Even in the old days as a young kid with The Beatles he held and played the guitar like a seasoned professional.
This is absolutely FANTASTIC!!!!!!!! Made my day!! Thanks so very much for sharing this with us!!!! Kia ora from NZ!!!!!
Watching this video cleanses your body of all the negative thoughts and feelings you may have. It blows me away every time I watch it.
Truly a magical night of blissful rock n' roll that captures a vibe and spirit of pure joy like no other concert video I've seen. A masterpiece for the ages!
LOVE IT! George is now my favorite Beatle after seeing his joy and admiration for Carl.
I Know. He Really Admires Carl. God Bless.
George grew up listening to Carl on the jukebox. This was a dream come true for him, 30 years later.
@@richd9683 Man, so good to watch/listen to this again! Still so impressive, George did note for note Scotty Moore solos too!
Its so nice to see George and Ringo In this show... Very very nice.
This really swings and Carl sounds better here than 30 years prior. Thanks for the upload!
BBC production always a wonderful quality. Great for the archives
Hi all. I’ve watched this hundreds of times and appreciate every artist on the stage and the reverence they show mr Perkins but quite frankly mr Clapton bossed it as he always does when he has people he looks up to, it’s almost like he has a super sense that takes it to another level, no one matches him in this mood. I’ve seen him loads of times and sometimes he’s just on another planet. Thank you.
Not long after this Ringo started his ALL STAR BANDS and GEORGE started to record again and the WILBURYS got together so I'm sure this concert had a lot to do with it! A big thanks to CARL for that! They really ROCKED the NIGHT OUT HERE!
@tessmagetessera6141 he started his all star band in 1970? I learn something new everyday. Cheers
@tessmagetessera6141 interesting, down that rabbit hole I go. Cheers
@Tessmage Tessera You need to brush up on your musical history. Ringo formed his All-Starr band in 1989 after he sobered up. He hadn't toured since 1966 - with The Beatles! "It Don't Come Easy" was his first hit single recorded in 1970 as a solo artist ... nothing more and nothing less.
@Tessmage_Tesseraare you referring to The Beatles? Ringo's first attempt at an AllStar Band.
Definitely , one of the best gigs ever ! I remember it well from 1985 (on TV) and just came across it tonight--still class !
Unless everbody was wearing exactly the same clothes a month later (October 1985), this is actually a televised concert that was taped live at Limehouse Studios in London, England on 21 October 1985. The show featured rock n' roll pioneer Carl Perkins along with friends as guest stars, including Eric Clapton, former Beatles George Harrison and Ringo Starr, as well as Dave Edmunds who acted as musical director for the show. Most of the repertoire performed in the concert consisted of Perkins' classic rockabilly songs from the 1950s. It was the first public performance by George Harrison in more than ten years.
~Blue Suede Shoes: A Rockabilly Session
I posted about this being filmed at Limehouse Studios when I first saw this a couple of years or so ago. I stated at the time that I KNOW it was filmed at Limehouse because I can see my husband and myself in the audience. I even gave the information from the ticket with the time of the show and everything. I am surprised that they have never rectified it. It was a fantastic show and it was FREE!!! It's a shame the rest of it has never been released as the4 show was about twice as long.
You both are correct.
I've seen this in the 80s on TV and recorded it on VHS, and today on TH-cam.
Best Rock'n Roll concert I've ever seen!
You can tell this was a joyous event for all. That Carl was in top form is just icing on the cake. An indispensable musical document and desert island must-have. I'd love to get an uncut, Blu-Ray version, if there is one. R.I.P. Carl -- along with the other Sun, Chess and Specialty artists, you invented Rock N Roll as we know it. ♫
Don't forget the boys at KING RECORDS
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Well said Jeff G...
+1000000
I have a Video CD and a DVD callled „Carl Perkins & Friends“.
The Video CD was issued by castle communications in 1986. The playing time is 58 minutes.
The DVD was issued bei IT-WHY.
I bought the DVD on Amazon.de.
I think the DVD was made from the old Video CD material.
It is better than the videos of the show you can find here on you tube.
What a super concert. Thank You LORD my Redeemer.
Absolutely stunning. One of the best video I've ever found in here in over 10 years. Outstanding performance from George too.
Mad how musicians like these will be gone forever soon unreal
46 minutes 24 seconds of pure joy. Thank you!
One of the greatest and I mean gratest rock n roll shows ever
George harrison is brilliant
@@waynebaker3481 So is Eric Clapton and Dave Edmunds.
I loved this video!!!!! With all these great rockers in one video how can anyone put a thumbs down?
Exactly!!
WHAT A CONCERT!!!!! Thank you Carl [RIP], for your music, your songs, and your superb spirit.
Carl was only 53 here . Seemed older then that for some reason . He’s a legend who will hopefully will get the appreciation he deserves in years to come .
I know. I had just turned 18 when I watched the original broadcast of this on TV and remember thinking how great it was to watch this 'old' original rockabilly, who I'd only seen in black and white recordings. Now here I am at 53yo myself and the same age as Carl was then! He really wasn't that old at all.
good god how did i ever miss this!! Carl Perkins I know was an inspiration to all people on that stage. They look like a bunch of little kids up there all smiling at him. It's GREAT!!
That's a pretty good band to start with: Dave Edmunds, Geraint Watkins (piano) and Phantom, Rocker and Slick, but then to bring out guests Ringo Starr, George Harrison and Eric Clapton - wow! And what a great connection to his past, having Johnny Cash's daughter too!
Plus Mickey Gee backing her with those sweet guitar licks.
This is the best, that I've ever watched on my telly! Bloody great!
Really like Ringo's "Honey Don't", playing and singing. This is great. Haven't come across this concert before somehow. Like the guitar background, grinding but still harmonic. Grateful to those that filmed, recorded, and mixed this for us.
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To see this man live was one of the greatest musical experiences of my life - seeing the musical SOURCE of so many immitators... and damn; he could play guitar, sing, work the crowd like a Rock-a -billy God. He was just the absolute real deal - as much as I love '60s icons like Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, George Harrison etc, to see the guy that inspired them was mind blowing. Just listen to how deep and rich his voice was....his guitar playing just pops. Truly one of the best musicians in American history. I am blessed to have seen him live.
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This is a concert turned musicians party - thanks, thanks, thanks for sharing !
Dave Edmunds is the man! Respected the man - respected the music - great player !
Remember him coming to my house years ago to see my ole man. Along with Micky Gee.
Eric Clapton nails it. His tone here is amazing!
in my younger days playing music i had the honor of opening a show for mr carl perkins
Totally 😎! God Bless.
Be humble.
@@blackr0se He was. He also respected the artist by addressing him as Mr. Perkins - kudos Jack beadle!
Really, what year that was?
You were very lucky. I was a musician also but I only got to open for Freddy "Boom Boom Cannon."
I remember seeing this show when it aired. George is just outstanding in this show. I could not wait to see Ringo sing and play with Perkins. A fan since '64, I knew those were Perkins' tunes Ringo recorded on the Beatles LPs. Just so adored. We felt great Ringo (with The Beatles) was doing some American rockabilly tunes. Love this still. I love watching Ringo do these tunes live in his own concerts.
Great to see Dave Edmunds in this lineup..
Yes, Conny! Seems i once read that he was the musician co-ordinator & director for this. He's there on every song - but always playing acoustic rhythm rather than stretching out on an electric lead, which he is so renown for. A real team player here. Love this.
Dave is excellent!
Love Sculpture, Rockpile, and he produced the Stray Cats. What an artist. Yes, he was the motor behind this.
Magnific.God Bless You,mister Carl Perkins.Rock and Roll forever.Greetings from Romania.
this is real thing!!!!!!😁what a rockabilly concert!!!!Top of the tops!!!I met Carl in Oslo years ago,what a nice man!!!RIp!!!!!!
Not seen this since the original broadcast in 85. Still amazing and yes it made me cry
This wasn’t at the Capitol Theater, it was at Limehouse Studios in London on October 21st 1985.
That's absolutely incredible!
George is right in there with the rockabilly [pre Rock'n Roll] beat of this music. Very cute. Really lovely to read the comments of fans, who knew how encouraging this concert was, for George. Very special.
George is kicking a$$ here! So happy, I can tell by his relaxed vocals.
Seeing George with The great Carl Perkins
was a dream, dream come true , dream come true
so come on honey ,Eric and Ringo too.
QUEL PLATEAU! clapton, ringo, carl etc .... c'était un vrai bonheur cette musique
Kind of sweet to see his affection for Roseanne Cash. You can't fake that, there's some real love there
This music is so life affirming and rich in tune! A great reason to get up and move too! We need to grab on this goodness and remember we all danced! Wonderful to see this and long live Rock & Roll & Rockabilly
this was one great concert love seeing Roseann cash who has a lot of her daddy's twang and Eric Clapton, George Harrison and ringo sound great Carl Perkins is so wonderful there is no music that great now
Don't know where u found this gold nugget, but this is fuckin' amazing. I thought I've seen evrythg of all of them, in so many collaborations, but not this. What fun 2 cook in my Chicago kitchen on a frigid winter day, but dance and sing my ass off the whole time. Thanx so much. These guys 2gether, I'm still shaking my head. And 2 whoever said it, yeah, George was just beaming! So were Eric and Ringo. Carl must've felt like the big kahuna, cuz he is. That's y very young Harrison were listening 2 him long b4 they ever knew they would have a carreer themselves. Thanx, 'Ol Lady Roxy
I LOVE CARL PERKINS!!! HERE ARE EXTRA CARL PERKINS AVAILABILITIES: Carl Perkins.com, an interview/documentary with Paul McCartney, another documentary on the same channel, along with carl Perkins at Mud Island at Memphis
Carl Perkins was THE COOLEST. Look at him! The dude was in his 70s and amazing.
David M Actually, Carl was 53 years old when this was recorded. He could rock like this almost up until the day he died. You're absolutely right when you say he was amazing.
Jamming. Joy. Legends. Friends. Oldschool. Simple. Just beautiful.
George looks like he's in music heaven there rocking that old Gretsch , he was beaming with joy. Like to think they have been jamming up above since.
Word. God Bless.
Carl was a brilliant musician, but he never understood just how special he really was. He was a very kind man as well.
I think these guys would have got it across to him that they thought he was pretty special - for the later part of his life - anyway.
He was super nice. I saw him in New York maybe 5 times or so during the 80’s. Unbelievable shows! And had a chance to speak with him, too. Just a regular, great guy - oh, and an absolute legend!
Carl was way underrated. A true original.
it's amazing how many people associate blue suede shoes with elvis. elvis didn't want to cover blue suede shoes because carl was his friend. rca pushed and pushed but elvis was adamant he wasn't going to cut it. then carl had that horrific accident that killed his brother and put him in the hospital for months. elvis then cut blue suede shoes so carl could get royalty cheques and pay his hospital bills. still like carl's version better.
Carl was a muscians' musician.
Royalties of the two Perkins-signed song on Beatles for Sale , (i.e. the worldwide best selling piece of plastic in 1964) solved hs financian problems for the rest of his life, i guess.
One of my all time favourite concerts. Just so exciting and everyone's enjoying the shit out of it. Excellent!
I watched this when it first came out...loved it then and it still makes me wanna dance in my nearly 80 year old bones.
Truely amazing....to know the influence Carl perkins had on these musicians. ....HUGE...
Carl influenced George. Meanwhile, a singer in Florence, Alabama influenced John and especially Paul (Paul said he wanted to be just like Arthur), John and Mick Jagger. His name was Arthur Alexander. Mick said when he heard Arthur's Anna Come To Him, he immediately wanted to record it. Unfortunately, Paul and John beat him too it so Mick chose another of Arthur's songs, You Better Move On, which was an immediate hit with Jagger's fanatical female legion. So yeah, Southern soul singers and Southern Rock-a-billy artists had the biggest influences over the greatest of the great.
@@kenperk9854 They were influenced by *ALL* the early American greats - Elvis Presley, Bill Haley, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Fats Domino, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bo Diddley, Everly Brothers, Roy Orbison, Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochran, Jimmie Rodgers, Duane Eddy, in addition to Carl Perkins -- and yes, this list includes Arthur Alexander.
TH-cam videos are great- but it makes us realize what we have lost. Where did this amazing music go?
Unfortunately, we have lost all the great ones. These wonderful people left any egos in the trunk and simply played in awe of each other, while having a marvelous time. An unforgettable experience for them all I have no doubt. 💚
now we have "Queen beyonce" with her fucking stupid arrogance, disguised as "empowerment", virtue signaling for feminazis and soy boys every 5 minutes. Nobody cares about quality music nowadays.
@Concerned4 USA oh shut up. Quit ruining a beautiful thing with your idiotic, racist politics. Trying to enjoy Ringo here.
Maybe it will come back
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29:23 - I never knew Carl could pick it like old Chet! Great bit of playing.
He's picking like Les Paul, not Chet.