Alvin Lee & Company is a compilation album by Ten Years After released by t… Read Full Bio ↴Alvin Lee & Company is a compilation album by Ten Years After released by their old record label Deram after they had switched to Columbia Records. It consists of songs that didn't make it on the older records and a few alternative versions of old songs.

[edit]Track listing

All songs written by Alvin Lee, unless otherwise noted.

"The Sounds" - 4:13
"Rock Your Mama" - 3:02
"Hold Me Tight" - 2:20
"Standing at the Crossroads" (Elmore James, Robert Johnson)- 4:03
"Portable People" - 2:15
"Boogie On" - 14:31
"Spider in My Web" - 7:19 (not in the original vinyl version)
"Hear Me Calling" - 3:48 (not in the original vinyl version)
"I'm Going Home" - 3:37 (not in the original vinyl version)
[edit]Personnel

Alvin Lee - guitar, vocals
Chick Churchill - organ
Ric Lee - drums
Leo Lyons - bass

Intro
Alvin Lee & Company Lyrics

Bliss, why have you escaped me?
I wanted to wake up, but now I can't sleep
Or even talk to you
I can't turn it off
Something's not right

I can't turn it off

Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid

Written by: Christian Nelson, Eddie Chisham

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@threeg6966

48w↑3

Other great blues guitarists.
( Alvin Lee is my favorite )
Mick Taylor
Jeff Beck
Stevie Ray Vaughn
Buddy Guy
Mato Nanji
Robert Cray
Kenny Wayne Shepherd
George Thorogood
Steve Miller
Jonny Lang
B.B. King
Muddy Waters
John Lee Hooker
Johnny Winter
Robin Trower
George Harrison
Eric Clapton
Jimmie Vaughn
Chuck Berry

@stevenmarshall9636

JM.😇 On this day of OUR LORD
11-13 2021 I wish you peace.
Can't get better than this epic.
TINSLEY ELLIS
"IN FROM THE COLD"
&&&&&&&&
GARY MOORE
"I LOVE YOU MORE THAN YOU'LL EVER KNOW"
&&&&&- STARSHIP
"MIRACLES"
help me 'get away' as much as
"THE BLUEST BLUES"
AMEN & PEACE

All comments from YouTube:

@guillermodiazlozano954

11w↑62

I'm 79, and still my heart becomes stronger listening to this song .... Go!!!

@user-ce3dy7fb4u

9w↑2

ditto man, @ 76 !

@joeb8162

6w↑1

only 59, but I hear you loud and clear.

@billysneed6663

1y↑132

I'm 67 and still rocking the blues, for ever...

@bluestriad

1y↑7

I'm 72 so you can't buy these blues.....lol. I've been playing all day trying to get that track down. I'm locked in....

@jeffreyp1957

@@bluestriad : Bass?

@albertrstygerparkin

ditto brother.

@bluestriad

@@jeffreyp1957 ...as well

@gregorioarditto3697

1y↑1

Me too....from Argentina!!!

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@daviddowie828

26w↑78

Guitar playing at its finest.
RIP Alvin & George.

@TheCarverdude

16w↑48

This is the very last song me and my dad listened too before he passed away in 2021 it’s a variable of emotions that hit me when I hear it. As I sat there listening to it with him I began to ball he turned to me and said it’s ok son I understand know I am proud of you thank you for being my son “he was my stepdad” the next morning he was gone RIP old man

@jacquiec9350

8w↑3

So sorry for your loss. It's a great tune to remind you of your dad.

@joyturner7646

8w↑3

Very sorry, but there are streets of gold for him now. Take good care of yourself, dad would want that and live😊to do the right thing daily.

@cbaygirl

7w↑1

Such a beautiful song and what true words. Just wow !!! Bluest Blue 😢

@JeremiahJohnson1776

6w↑1

He's waiting for you in heaven brother

@MadisonMerrill

29w↑108

This is the greatest song ive ever heard! Im 23 and my generation unfortunately dont know REAL music, but this right here.. i dont see how anyone couldnt enjoy this, i feel this song deep in my soul. Alvin Lee is so talented, i would have loved to see this live.

@johntidey8629

24w↑3

Playing Live at the Drunken Poet Melbourne Nov 21st this song what a gem.

@jeffreyp1957

21w↑9

Madison, Thank you for recognizing true artistry.He is a guitar virtuoso.

@debbieonore3086

21w↑2

🤘❤️

@thomaspercival7702

21w

Madison, is this a gal or guy?😊

@MadisonMerrill

21w

@@thomaspercival7702 who me? I'm a girl, if you're asking me who alvin is a male.

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@XxBrokeTeamxX

25w↑69

From the first time I heard it a week ago, I was addicted to it like a drug. It's music without any mistakes, really. This is an icon of the blues world. ❤❤❤❤

@randycoursey7230

15w↑1

Yes I just heard it recently too.
It's definitely one of the best blues ballads I have ever heard. Harrison's slide guitar is perfection. It was nice to see Alvin Lee tone it down a bit, but I do love his fast fingers.

@romelrodriguez1494

12w↑1

I have listened it for the first time about 3 months ago, and became one of my favorite guitar solos and every time I put it on, I hear something new

@joeb8162

10w

Indeed it is.

@bluestriad

10w↑1

Every Alvin concert I went to was great, the Honolulu show was OUTSTANDING. The next day he was walking down the beach in Makaha with his girlfriend, and I told him he rocked my world....One of the best ever!

@raulitaliano7244

Really

@paulp3790

31w↑125

George Harrison’s slide guitar is beautiful. Such an underrated player.

@jonathanbarton1062

25w↑4

Very true beautiful

@genchodaj7560

21w↑5

Really a masterpiece !

@mctavish23

21w↑4

Beautiful tones.

@terryenglish7132

21w↑5

That's George !?!

@brentevans6923

19w

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@RoyMorton-py5iy

1y↑290

I'm 77 and still listening to the blues. This guy was great. Saw him with Clapton in Houston

@mctavish23

1y↑4

Soon to be 73 here. Saw him at the Second Atlanta Pop Festival in Byron, Ga.

@naveenchandrapathak9274

1y↑2

@john WALSH I just love to listen to this. 🧝‍♂🤰

@marceldupont5582

Lucky man !!

@patriciaseibert-eg7oe

WOW

@charliewhite7596

1y↑1

Lucky u. Bet it was great

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@MichaelCahill

35w↑41

Every time I hear this (just about daily) George's slide solo brings five words to mind - "while my guitar gently weeps" - and with that short piece of playing he hit the pinnacle of his long career.

@davidroberttaylor57

19w↑1

it was Clapton.

@chuckyoneill9029

18w

@davidroberttaylor57 Yes it was but Harrison knew Clapton would get him that sound.

@randycoursey7230

15w

Yes, I can't believe I've heard this song just a couple of weeks ago. I rushed and ordered this album online and it is a masterpiece of good songs by Alvin Lee.

@davidjones424

2y↑282

My lord how music has changed over the years Think I will stay right back here with these guys✌️👌😎

@naveenchandrapathak9274

1y↑4

I do think so. Maybe we would be on the same platform by chance some other day.

@henrywilliamson1231

1y↑3

Great sad but the best

@phoenixrisin2269

1y↑1

Ditto

@dannysolomon5104

Know it!

@dannysolomon5104

Gives me chills

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@blakestanton7288

1y↑435

This song is a masterpiece.

@chicchitammuottocifa

1y↑3

Indeed

@naveenchandrapathak9274

1y↑6

It took you so so long to notice that. But anyways. Better late than Never.

@betonovoa7982

1y↑4

I Agree

@nazima5198

1y↑3

Элвин Лии один их великих гитаристов в мире . Жаль что так рано ушёл.

@drewcherry2794

43w↑4

It's one piece, from a Guitar Master

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@paulcheney3636

1y↑309

No matter how many times I hear this song it always brings a tear to my eye 😢 this has to be one of my all time favourite songs ❤️ ♥️

@mctavish23

1y↑7

Agree

@willo8794

1y↑4

Who knew George could shred like that?❤

@kenneththompson8933

1y↑10

"It's the bluest blues..when you can't find your way home"....The lyrics say it all...a heart broken by love...that's why this song tears me up inside. Growing old alone...

@willo8794

1y↑7

@@kenneththompson8933
As am I. I lost my husband of 43 years in 2019. So now I’m an old lady with a chihuahua living on a 60 acre farm 😊

@user-kn7xe1vs8d

1y↑1

:yep! actually I want to be played on my funeral ;-) but I will never to be able to get it :-(

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@jamesryan6224

5y↑881

I miss my little girl SO much. She died two years ago at age 12 and I cry EVERY DAY! Daddy loves you Roxie!

@ethangilbert4896

4y↑35

James Ryan damn I’m sorry bro

@ayseguveloglu7198

4y↑27

May light be with her... I understand your pain.. we will all go to the same place one day. 🙏 I send you warm wishes

@sistertracy-thechurchofroc6574

4y↑39

She's here. You can hear her in this music, can't you?

@williamsecor7745

4y↑50

Jimmy brother I lost my wife and my son - all you can do is keep walkin with your head down - God keep you in his hand my brother.

@jarikuukasjarvi8198

4y↑25

So sorry for your lost, theres no words...try to carry on. Bless you

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@gunnareriksen8756

4y↑2.5K

Give me the chill everytime. One of the greatest song ever made. It's only my opinion. Are you with me.

@jarikuukasjarvi8198

4y↑40

Yes i am overwhelmed too...

@andersrosendahl5896

4y↑25

Ok.very

@Alexandria197

4y↑65

Yes, one of the greatest songs by one of the greatest guitarest to ever live!

@audiophile64

4y↑34

Im feeling the same

@kenneththompson8933

4y↑60

Breaks the heart & soul..if this song doesn't make you cry then you're made of stone. The lyrics, vocal & that guitar SOLO just cut through to your soul.!!!

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@davidgarcia-jk6nt

1y↑18

I am 65 takes me back when I was 35. Love this song. Hug your loved ones daily

@denniscline2898

31w↑28

Can't believe i just heard this for the first time today. Fantastic. What a beautiful song with some of the most beautiful guitar playing ive ever heard.

@paulinechapman5669

10w↑1

Me too..just moving thru..think will stay awhile..🇨🇦

@chrisbeedle2284

5y↑284

No one plays music like this anymore. I am pleased to see so many positive comments. I am not alone. You are all amazing, kindred spirits.

@annebonfig8399

2y↑2

There is Alvin the best🎸

@wscrossroad

2y↑1

witaj pokrewny duchu ,posłuchj nowej gwiazdy wielkiego talentu Taj Farrant on rozumie muzykę jak nikt

@silviapistone1794

2y↑5

Me too. I love it, when we comment a peace all together , form every country, everybody with our experience, love for Music, opinions, infos, s.t. heavily discussing, often agreeing. Love U so much, all of U...in our times I feel

@alanwilson5442

2y↑1

@@silviapistone1794 Cheers!

@silviapistone1794

@@alanwilson5442 skool! Salute! Zum Wohl!😅😅🙃🙂😉

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@terrih6284

31w↑54

Amazing!!! Every single time I hear it. One of my all time favorite blues songs. Alvin Lee and George Harrison created a masterpiece with this recording.

@Elle-zt2pe

49w↑62

I'm in 20's & recently discovered Alvin Lee. Was awestruck. Another listener recommended this masterpiece. I'm mesmerized. ❤

@threeg6966

48w↑3

@jeffdoyle4703

47w↑3

Don't miss all of his work with Ten Years After.

@teodoroctavian

47w↑6

@@threeg6966 and gary moore

@alan220781

39w↑3

Hope there will be more from your generation to wake up and listen good music and the world will be a better place again musically. Keep it up.

@jeffdoyle4703

39w↑4

BTW , George Harrison does the slide guitar solo, and Alvin does the outro solo.

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@vwccrline

1y↑81

❤💯 I was hooked on Alvin's playing the first time I heard him in 1968, there will never be another Alvin Lee!

@tomconrey2022

Wish I had known him back in 68. Man what a "VERY FINE " Dude.

@naveenchandrapathak9274

1y↑1

Not know when I got to listen to Alwyn. But it was like an accident. Since then, it keeps coming and I love to listen.

@vwccrline

1y↑1

@Julie The Fillmore in San Francisco TYA sold out 4 nights,

@mctavish23

16w

@@vwccrline Was blessed to see TYA in 1971. Unforgettable.

@bonesjones3421

4y↑120

I'm 65 and in my opinion Alvin was one of the greatest guitar players of all time.

@joannaliese8101

2y↑5

I miss this dude and his music. Like so many others we’ve lost. I’m 70. Still hanging and rocking. FOREVER

@kennethtorczon8347

2y↑5

Him and Jimi are two of the best

@Cro121

2y↑7

He and Gary Moore

@Mr1966Fairlane

2y↑6

I'm 52 . Seen many of the greats. Stevie Ray Vaughn , Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page ect. Alvin is right there with them.

@eda5178

2y↑1

What about Joe Bonamassa?

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@marvinshook5163

2y↑159

First time I've heard this song and Alvin Lee and it hit me hard...I will add this song and Alvin Lee to my collection of Joe B., Robin T., Eric Clapton, Stevie R, B B King just to mention a few. I'm 70 and I've felt this Bluest Blue...more than once, for many reasons. Vietnam,
Lost loves gone bad, younger brothers and parents gone to soon.
Still...I'm going to listen to it again, wipe my tears away and enjoy the purity of the lyrics, the music and cleanse my heart. Live, Love, Laugh life goes on.
Never, never quit or give up.
Love to all..❤

@billlentsch4496

2y↑7

Right on Marvin I'm right there with you

@cindersparks

2y↑8

Marvin, I really share your sentiments. Robin Trower, Clapton, J.J.Cale, and of course the greatest S.R.V. (who shares my b-day, but left us too soon) are some of my idols. Yes, never give up! And that's hard sometimes. Love to you all!

@pamelagibson8920

2y↑5

I’m 71 and can relate to you. We have to just keeping on. Love you

@danielcrook9504

2y↑5

God bless you brother for protecting our America ! Alvin Lee was definitely one of the greats and I was saddened by finding out about his passing. I used to have lots of Ten Years After, and many others who will go down in history as awesome musicians and I will continue to listen to and admire them all the days I have left on this earth. I am 66 and Thank You for your service !

@marchelm9321

2y↑4

Tears

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@josephcannon-vn8ie

27w↑22

The absolute Blues guitar king!

@randycoursey7230

15w↑1

With a great assist from slide guitar Master George Harrison.

@rt6399

1y↑27

George Harrison slide guitar is the best I’ve ever heard from him! Thanks Alvin for letting him play on this track! Alvin’s guitar playing was never appreciated back in the day and present! Rest In peace Alvin and George 🎸

@TheAristhea

3y↑256

I thought I was the only person in this world who stille loved that great old music from the great days!
I'm 67 now but still playing the old musiciens, RORY GALLAGHER, Roy Buchanan,Alvin Lee, led Zep, JJ Cale and so many, many more! Stille makes
my tears role. IT'S all over, was such a wonderfull time, but much to short!!! Nowadays there's not much left. Sorry that's how I feel, sadness, pain and many tears. Stay faithfull to our music! Love you all!!!
All my love from Amsterdam, Aristhea

@LeglampConnection

3y↑3

Don´t worry about it.

@TheAristhea

3y↑12

@@LeglampConnectionhallo my Friends, I "do" worry, KEEP thinking about those great days, when we where still young and happy! When the music was "music". Thank God we have new very good miliciens!!! TAB BENOIT, SONNY LANDRETH and more. Love from Amsterdam

@hamza3694

3y↑3

no u r not

@thomaspercival7702

3y↑22

Hey, I totally understand what you are feeling. This is coming from Northern Ontario Canada. I hate to say this but I turned 68. Just wondering where the years disappeared. Worked my whole life since I was 18 on the railroad. Raised 3 children, they have their own lives now and here I am, sitting in the dark listening to music that I grew up on from the '60's and early 70's. Oh well, if the answers not at the bottom of this bottle, maybe the next one.

@gunnareriksen8756

3y↑3

Rory is one of the best.

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@LifeandDeath101

25w↑34

I am 28 and Listen to the Blues, the new generation doesn't know what they're missing out on.

@randycoursey7230

13w↑1

Somebody on Facebook posted this song recently. The song blew me away. I ran out and bought the CD, Alvin Lee's greatest hits. It's a two CD set and it's fantastic.

@johnpike3534

27w↑30

I never get tired of hearing this great Song !! 😊😊😊😊

@ruudvanberne9464

2y↑252

The best blues song ever written for me.He is telling a story with his guitar!Fabulous!

@carolluce6516

2y↑7

I AGREE STILL 🎶LISTENING 5/25/22 IM A LONG TIME ALVIN LEE PLAYING// JUST AWESOME EPIC STORY/ 🎵🎶

@jerryd5471

2y↑5

Damn straight👍👊💯🎶

@jimmywrangles

2y↑6

He makes it cry, astonishing guitar skills.

@renatehormann9158

1y↑3

Hallo
Did the know that
George Harrison played the
Slide Gitarre, not Alvin Lee, I
had written this information on
This side...
Yoursincely from Renate Hörmann Vienna /Europa

@charlesfailla9834

1y↑2

Absolutely!!!!

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@dannymoore6886

3y↑41

I saw Alvin live once. He opened for ZZ Top and Journey. I could have went home after his performance. No one else came close.

@bluestriad

1y↑1

I've seen him several times an never disappoints. Smoked a bud with him at the LA Forum...He lit the place on fire that night! Another great show was in Honolulu at the HIC...So many shows! Can we go back now?

@dannymoore6886

1y↑1

@@bluestriad I was living in Indiana working on a neighboring farm and they had a college age son. It was probably around 70-71. I was 14 and we'd smoke pot together and he played Ten Years After Crickelwood Green album. First time I'd really gotten into Alvin. I'd heard the Woodstock performance earlier and was hooked.

@thomasbell7033

I had that experience once, though different artists. Went to see Eric Clapton, Graham Parker opened. Having seen EC before, I knew he couldn't touch that, so I left before he came on.

@tonyreina432

3y↑100

I love me some Alvin, and George, this was my era I never get tired of it! I pity the young people of today, not knowing what music is supposed to be!

@grangrampa832

3y↑6

Yes I agree one hundred percent I’ll always love the real music it is a shame how many young people never heard real music and singing!

@charlesoneil1899

2y↑2

The young are losing out on this music

@pamelagibson8920

2y↑1

I do too. So sad 😞

@tomethen2489

@@grangrampa832 And they will never know either....

@georgemitrosky5051

34w↑43

One of the greatest blues riffs I have ever had the pleasure to listen to thanks Alvin

@airamad2

2y↑204

Speechless, this song still gives me goosebumps. Graham Alvin Barnes was one of the mostrar underrated singers to be gone so soon, just like Gary Moore.

@allan4276

1y↑5

agree

@fredmoore8661

1y↑3

Right on both counts.

@rodwells15

1y↑2

Indeed

@kevinhibbard3094

1y↑5

Outstanding groove! Remindes me of a mix of Warren Haynes and Stevie ray Vaughn with A hint of bb king. Love this tune. Makes me relax with a glass of bourbon 🥃.....

@thomasbell7033

1y↑3

Fully agree. But at the risk of being a pedant, Alvin's real middle name was Anthony.

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@earlblack2914

3y↑199

I'm 64 years old and I've never had the pleasure of hearing this? Amazing and yeah it's great.

@peterwebb2542

3y↑16

I'm 78 and always been a fan of Alvin's.Love this number.Play along regularly with it.Stil singing and playing lead guitar in a band.

@carlalakins

3y↑7

@@peterwebb2542 ......, You GO Peter! 😁

@steveaustin1820

3y↑11

@@peterwebb2542 Good on ya Peter..I'm 64 and just over cancer...picked up the guitar a month before being diagnosed...just learning this song...struggling on the barre chords..working on it.

@Jornalistari

3y↑2

The same happened to me. I never heard this beautiful song.

@stevefindlay7155

2y↑2

Yeh, first time for me….brilliant piece of music👍🇦🇺🎸

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@trommyda8452

3y↑167

Alvin Lee is one of the most underrated great guitarist

@FriesinNF

1y↑1

Oh no, Brother! Carlos Santana, Jimi Hendrix and he where the winner of Woodstock! They started their career.

@dorothysalomons6136

49w↑5

Only underrated by the uninitiated.

@stevenwarren4550

44w↑1

Yep

@UrjunkMygold

1y↑52

I’ve been hooked on Alvin’s guitar work and songs since I first started hearing them about 1973 or so. This tune… so aptly titled IS the Bluest Blues as it brings out waves of emotions every single time I listen. George’s slide solo is hauntingly sad but mellow (melancholy?) and builds the emotion in to the next verses. Alvin’s solo at the end is an absolute sonic and emotional rollercoaster ride of highs and lows, brilliant light and deepest darks, screams and wails that tear at your gut until it leaves you a mess holding your head in hands at the end…. Wishing that there was more! Absolutely brilliant. You must listen through headphones or earbuds to feel the deepest emotions. It’s shocking.

@franciscorugilo7219

46w↑1

great comment!!

@grantmclean4268

2y↑83

Wow, 10 years After and he comes out with this. So under estimated, what a musician, RIP Alvin, your music lives on with me.

@vernalee6246

3y↑19

Now I am 67 and I am laying in bed with headphones ! Such memories !!

@ronaldswait7380

2y↑25

This IS the BLUEST BLUES!
RIP ALVIN LEE!

@chrisbarker9852

49w↑25

RIP Alvin and RIP our beloved Beatle George for his divine slide playing on this.

@jonathanbarton1062

25w

So divine

@larrytoler5528

10w

Yes that was very special

@randycoursey7230

16w↑6

The slide guitar blows me away!!
Damn it sounds So Good. This slide is weeping!!? So powerful!! Harrison was the BEST!!

@milenium734

3y↑15

I’m 70 and I can play this blue over and over. Love Alvin Lee ( RIP). ☮️&💟 for everybody 🌸

@maxlocal9612

3y↑31

On the days where I'm at my lowest, those 7½ minutes offer me a temporary escape from reality like no other song will. God bless Alvin Lee for this masterpiece

@bonaminhrasmey42

27w↑19

😢very emotional song 🎵 ❤

@rogersmith9776

52w↑61

You can hear the gut wrenching in every note, the depth of the blues in this song is unfathomable. Just like the great void of a broken heart

@tomcalderone6027

33w

This is such a deep song. It is Heartfelt. RIP The greatest blues song Ever..

@lorrainerobitaille69

4y↑80

Still gives me goosebumps 50 years later !

@augustogiometti6933

To me too!

@user-fk6ic1nh7k

42w

Alvin one and Only I love the Guy Quigg Heke

@writeonhk

4y↑243

Oh, this is so beautiful it makes me cry. Alvin & George, Rest In Peace.

@robertgodlewski3840

4y↑3

This song is a song of profound PAIN

@carolynhinton3353

4y↑6

Makes me cry too.

@colinl9018

4y↑3

@@carolynhinton3353 Dry your eyes and rejoice in the music.

@carolynhinton3353

4y↑2

@@colinl9018 Think you.. I will.

@gunnareriksen8756

3y↑3

Hi Ann. We are all together on this planet!.

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@jamesaurigemma835

32w↑14

Still get goosebumps when his solo starts. Miss you Alvin

@curbchurch1714

1y↑20

This is no exaggeration. I've listened to this song every day for 4 years. It's the most moving guitar solo I've ever heard. The song was written by the great Ray Charles. Amazing!!

@curbchurch1714

1y↑2

I was told it was written by Ray Charles but that doesn't appear to be true. My bad. I was misinformed.

@williamcassidy3824

Didn't know that

@curbchurch1714

@@williamcassidy3824 I believe that I was wrong. I looked it up and the only credit given for the song are to Alvin Lee. So I guess Ray Charles didn't write it after all.

@williamcassidy3824

@@curbchurch1714 ok thanks what a great song

@curbchurch1714

Best I've ever heard

@JR_piano

3y↑165

Honestly, I think this is one of the best songs ever made

@pamelagibson8920

2y↑4

Me too

@jonathanlinharesdecarvalho8887

2y↑2

@@pamelagibson8920 Yep

@jonathanlinharesdecarvalho8887

2y↑2

Yep.

@lucasargenis3608

1y↑2

The best

@robertbasic3476

6y↑622

This not just a music, this a soul therapy

@kyriacoslambrianides6037

5y↑11

YES...

@rolandfelchak9737

5y↑4

I think everybody has said more than enough

@donnabjornstad5080

5y↑5

Amen brother

@Kompressor2007

5y↑2

fking bingo!

@roberthutchinson2887

4y↑2

Well put.

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@thaibulldog6800

2y↑44

Jeff Beck, the guitar players guitarist must be blown away with this masterpiece. It’s simply timeless even tho I’ve been listening to it for the past 5 decades.

@xmandlt

1y↑2

I sincerely doubt Jeff Beck was 'blown away' with Alvin's playing here. Now George's playing, on the other hand...

@thecollective7493

36w↑2

@@xmandlt This is a true statement. Alvin's solo is competent run-of-the mill flash but rock is saturated with that kind of solo, it could just about be anyone. George's is a sweet and unique "voice" that Beck would appreciate, having a guitar "voice" of his own. By "voice" I mean you can tell who's playing straight away.

@tech-centralusa9671

2y↑19

Man oh man, can I identify with this song. At the age of 69, it brought back memories of a disaster I created in my life many years ago. I messed up and lost the love of my life. She will never be forgotten.

@gunnareriksen8756

Keep on rocking and forget about IT.

@gunnareriksen8756

Same AS me. Take some dope and newer trust a woman.

@danodonnell7218

Man up. Say you were wrong. I am sorry. Please forgive me.

@mach1gtx150

4y↑72

One of his best ever songs. Gosh, I really miss Alvin. I never knew I loved you until you went away.

@billclarke3773

2y↑20

Greatest guitar solo ever from George Harrison - FANTASTIC - followed by a super-excellent Alvin workout. It came on the radio as I was driving through Walton-on-Thames in I think '93 after it came out and I had to stop the car - a magic moment.

@georgemitrosky5051

23w↑14

I don't know how many times I listen to this but it always reaches in side GREAT slide by George and guitars by Alivin this was a magic recording

@mrams0911

2y↑64

The guitars scream out the blues and match the intensity of the lyrics. Love this song...

@iamfree3781

3y↑85

I’ve always loved Alvin’s “Love to Change the World” since I was a kid in the 60s. That song is epic, and the Bluest Blues simply stated is: GENIUS ❤️❤️❤️

@haraldmattern3904

Eisblume....... Wir schauen in die Nacht, ins Angesicht.? Der Schneit, der uns von der bleichheit, ins Angesicht scheint. Und er schaut in die Nacht dessen angesicht erscheint. So erscheint ein Engel, im angesicht einer Eisblumen, in der Nacht. Denn wir sind eisblumen in der Nacht. Die bleichheit die es uns angetan hat. Denn wir kleiden uns in traurigkeit. Der Tag er hebt sich, eilig aus der Stadt. Der Morgen wankt, wie kleide uns in einer Eisblumen. Denn wir sind eisblumen, aus tausenden kristallen aus der Morgenstunden. Wir sind eisblumen, und sehen warge in der Tag. Denn wir sind eisblumen, in der Nacht. Wir sind eisblumen.???????

@armstrongmoore5317

Hi rosie

@ikemancil3850

2y↑6

Ah I'd love to change the world definitely changed mine. A child of a musician but not touched by his genre. Alvin introduced me to a lifelong love of rock and roll. The blues in particular became and still is the genre that touches my inner most core. Without that artist who knows if I would have that therapeutic blessing called the blues. Thank Alvin. You did change my world.

@EdExploresScotland

4y↑138

How have I managed to get thus far in life without hearing this. Beautiful.

@jacquiec9350

3y↑8

All that matters is you have heard it now!!

@karlforster4907

3y↑1

Agreed

@anapanu

3y↑4

its just so good right ? the feelings it washes over me are just delicious welcome to the eargasms lol <3

@louisbeijn2436

3y↑3

The same happened to me ,heard it when i was 56 now its a regular must !!!

@kellystauffer5637

1y↑70

Some of the finest guitar I've ever heard and you can just feel how real it is. So heartfelt.

@slavaukraini404

1y↑2

If it's feel you want, Alvin Lee and George Harrison are your people, perfectly played without overplaying.

@kellystauffer5637

1y↑2

I agree, they are in my list of favorite musicians in my life. Truly incredible, always,I love both their solos on this song. Great alvin Lee and why he's not in the hall of fame I'll never understand

@mitchellwithrow3776

42w↑12

One of the best blues songs I have ever heard. Listen to it just about every time I bring my music up.

@nunyabizness6546

4y↑537

George's slide on here is pretty as guitar can get, but Alvin's 3 1/2 min blues ride to carry the song out is just epic. Some of the nicest guitar blues ever recorded. Timeless.

@mrmonsoon0001

3y↑12

That's what thought, great slide played so well, and a smokin hot outro solo 👍 😁

@vicferrari89

3y↑5

So agree

@dhss333

3y↑2

Don't you have a watch/clock?

@debash1234

3y↑1

Agree

@ceemoi54

2y↑14

Alvin was a fast repetitious blues/rock guitarist. George Harrison was a great musician and song writer. Just to make a point here. Harrison added to the song greatly.

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@randydobson2132

3y↑18

Alvin Lee was a man significantly ahead of his time.

@anastasiyakotlyarova7364

2y↑42

I will never be to old not to listen to this masterpiece!

@eduardoguedes7286

2y↑58

I've always loved Alvin Lee for his guitar playing and his voice! George Harrison is also very good, here on slide!

@penta15786

4y↑30

Alvin and George left us like a shooting star in the night leaving behind a trace that is about a million miles. I guess God wants the best for him and leaving us with memories. RIP Alvin and George.

@scotthigginbotham9099

4y↑211

Alvin's best song. He makes his guitar cry. One of the most under rated

@melanciafan

4y↑2

@Mark Rymanowski Really? Nice to know. Thanks

@FriesinNF

3y↑4

How old are you? After Woodstock he was the guitar god No. 2 after J. Hendrix! No. 3 Santana . . .

@bobrat

3y↑7

I like "I'm going home" better but it reminded me of getting out of the Army in 75. FTA!!!

@revkelly58

2y↑1

@@bobrat About the same time my brother was getting out as well! I haven’t heard FTA in a very long time. Fun,Travel,Adventure! Ok, that’s not what it really meant.

@brothermike2506

2y↑3

Alvin was never underrated.Under appreciate ,and misunderstood like many.But never under rated.I knew Alvin and miss the man.The music lives on.RIP mate!

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@petervarga1310

1y↑144

First time I hear this song, extraordinay solo and melody. Thank to all these extraodinary musicians for this outstanding musical experience. Thanks Alvin for gathering these guys to play together.

@bluestriad

1y↑6

George Harrison on slide....'honorable mention'

@nicholasf.distefano5116

1y↑2

very well put!

@ottomatic3123

1y↑1

Tis good to appreciate.

@tomwilder9116

19w

I was lucky to see Alvin and Ten Years After in the 70s at Winterland, San Francisco.. The sidewalk would rumble as you walked closer and closer to the venue.. WOW, Thank you alvin... AKA Captian Speedy Fingers. Still miss you.

@LMCSM

30w↑12

Absolutely in love with this song, 1 of my favourites. Everything about it; the vocals, the guitar solos, lyrics, emotion and everything is just perfection ❤

@davidmattiford5209

6y↑294

I don't listen to the radio anymore,I search the internet,and find awesome music like this, really touches the soul.

@lennyluzitano8920

Hi David...please check out all my songs on reverberation/Lenny Luzitano......enjoy...

@raycarter6225

5y↑4

i am 65.dont care for todays bands,i use youtube for everything from my younger years.when did this song come out ? first time i heard it

@fubarmodelyard1392

5y↑11

Commercial radio sucks.

@barbhansen1378

5y↑1

ray carter 1993

@raycarter6225

5y↑1

@@barbhansen1378 thanks, i would have guessed earlier.not sure when he left ten years after.he wanted to take the band to blues but the band didnt want to so he left.good song with good guitar playing

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@jennifermaddox4763

4y↑47

When I listen to this it hits home so much. Lost my better half 1 1/2 years ago and I still see and hear him everyday. Such a great husband for 46 years. Music was so important to us!

@waynethera2712

Sounds like a wonderful marriage, beautiful that you can still connect through the music.

@foylebutler8952

3y↑1

@@waynethera2712 it must be hard but be happy in that you had that with him for long. many people will never know that connection.

@waynethera2712

Foyle Butler, you replied to the wrong person. I hope she gets your message.

@stevenmarshall9636

@user-xh1jm7kb5u

2y↑49

Один из лучших блюзов,где сочетается голос,гитара,чувства и текст.Гитара шикарная,плачет как ни у кого.Браво,Ли.

@juanmanuelmontoya1440

34w

The first guitar is play to George Harrison, Alvin & George Is the Best musician.

@robymn

26w↑7

This song painting a colours of soul....🎼❤️

@adrianwilkinson4790

3y↑32

That guitar solo at the end is immortal

@tommcgowan1589

3y↑83

So much great talent from England back then that Alvin almost slides under the radar but in every way he was a giant. Blues to the max and pure talent.

@davidshea477

2y↑1

The greatest ax man, blues man. Fitting he is from Nottingham .

@drrepair

Alvin had an epic performance on Woodstock. Santana too but only he got on to stardom. I can't figure why but this business is irrational I guess.

@terryhill4100

35w

i was 16 in 1969/70, had a 8 track tape,but didnt realize how damm good this band was, memories, i dont feel any music of today comes close to music back then,

@georgemitrosky5051

2y↑7

I'm 71 and remember 10 years after this truly a sweet song touches me from way back in my head

@tomethen2489

1y↑13

I doubt many people have ever heard George on the slide..... Takes my breath away listening to him play. May He Rest In Peace Forever!!!!!! Not to take away from Alvin. Loved Ten Years After!!!!!

@JV-cp7lx

6y↑92

Well I have been a fan of Alvin Lee from his beginnings with his group Ten Years After but sincerely this is one of his best guitar solo of all of his career. A great gift for all of us and with the inclusion of Mr. George Harrison was a great compliment. Both in heaven and here in Earth remembered as the greatest...Rest proudly in peace.

@gregfinbar5973

6y↑2

saw him mant times with ten years after at the old winnipeg arena

@lucillestanziale7320

4y↑214

This puts me in another dimension. Midway through, the guitar work is mesmerizing. Yeah, the wine helps, too, but even without, it is the essence of blues. Thank you, Alvin Lee and George Harrison...somewhere in the great beyond.

@kris2k

@Lucille One of These Days TYA

@tonymchugh443

3y↑1

ME too, know what you mean by another dimension. The last guitar riff is unbelievable. Never fails to mesmerise me every time - its a spritual experinece. I know every note foreground and background. The greatest riff of all time

@mikebarrett3005

:-)

@dr.weaklicksofcrashedcurse4535

2y↑1

Agree with the "another dimension" stuff, this song is great.

@pamelagibson8920

I totally agree 🥰

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@gimmedaalbatross

2y↑84

Omg. First time hearing this. In tears, goosebumps. It's a masterpiece.

@MsP_Tx

2y↑3

Without a doubt 💯

@catrinhofmann2728

1y↑3

Really, a masterpiece!

@rodwells15

1y↑1

Its brilliant isn't it

@jeffreyp1957

1y↑2

Call it a blues ballad/rocker.

@fredmoore8661

1y↑1

Weeping now.

@johnpepe180

2y↑22

I could listen to this song on replay all day.......

@bird8284

2y↑1

Same here

@deboraalfa327

3y↑84

OMG!!! I had no idea that George Harrison was playing that amazing slide solo on the song!!!!!

@richardburnett5314

2y↑4

Traveling Wilbur's

@stephenaddison2256

2y↑13

George was one of the most underrated guitarist and musician ever.!! He nailed this.!!!

@charlesoneil1899

2y↑3

@@stephenaddison2256 Yes sir he never had a big head,ego!

@gunnareriksen8756

2y↑1

O yes he did!..

@earnesthernandez4762

3y↑43

Exceptional slide from George Harrison Alvin Lee one of the best ever he didn't get the recognition he deserved

@emmabrown8439

2y↑25

OMG....WHAT A MASTERPIECE...!!!!!

@juri64

11w↑3

Элвин твои песни в наших сердцах,мы помним тебя!diese ein Lied ist sehr Toller,hallo aus Russland🐻!👍😪

@stergiosserres6680

3y↑202

This song is one of the greatest blues songs ever written. The lyrics and the guitar work are amazing, but I wouldn’t recommend it to a person going through a heartbreak. The sadness in the lyrics is too much to handle, for someone going through something like that. The tears will not stop flowing.

@TrondClemensen

3y↑23

I went through a very rough breakup about 4 years ago, and this song (among others) did a lot to help me through it. Sometimes those tears need to flow for the hurt to start to heal... The song is absolutely beautiful and it has a special meaning to me, in a good way today.

@katherinefreidlinesalahald607

2y↑6

No kidN! It makes me cry & I haven't been heartbroken N looseN a love relationship 4 many years. But if U have been there once, well, ya get over it but U don't ever 4get how deep it hurts! Alvin Lee is my hero!

@lubosimna450

2y↑3

to je priam Božie pohladenie

@RepentfollowJesus

Read my message on this song. I read yours and still I had to listen...

@katherinefreidlinesalahald607

2y↑4

@@lubosimna450 Yes, God's caress 4 sure...such beautiful music 4 us!

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@robertbrowning2930

4y↑67

Being a Ten Years After and Alvin Lee fan for 50 years how in the world have I missed this masterpiece. RIP brother Alvin.

@larsgzz1

4y↑2

I agree, I've been listening to Ten Years After since Woodstock and I have every LP. I wonder if this is a cover (the guitar solo doesn't sound like Captain Speedfingers) similar to all the Beatle music that pops up and people who don't know any better believe it is the Beatles. Still a great song!

@robertbrowning2930

4y↑2

@@larsgzz1 George Harrison plays slide on this one and Alvin said it was so melodic that it inspired him to not play such an "angy" solo.

@larsgzz1

4y↑1

@@robertbrowning2930 good to know thanks

@eagleman3624

3y↑1

I know, right....I just heard this for the first time a couple of weeks ago and went....where the hell have I been that I have missed this....just epic blues by two of the best in the business....RIP Gentlemen.....you left us with one hell of a gem!!!!

@mimirows

Alvin Lee played Indianapolis in 1971. My ears were ringing for 3 days. Amazing rocker!

@klaus-dieterlanger5724

39w↑3

dieser blaueste Blues wirkt absolut harmonisch und melancholich schwebend in Sehnsucht, den song noch einmal zu fühlen

@geroldwarrelmann725

17w↑3

RIP Alvin Lee. One of the greates Songs in the world of Blues and Rock. I'm so happy to grown up in these times and being young. Now i'm an old man over sixty, but to hear the music and those bands of the 70' and early 80' hold me young. Thanks Alvin and the other great bands

@bonesjones3421

5y↑59

I still can't believe you left us Alvin RIP brother

@katiedotson704

7y↑1.6K

AT 65 yrs old, I haven't had a toke in years. But this piece makes me wanna get a fat joint, lay down in the floor between the biggest speakers I can find and just turn the volume up to almost unbearable. Oh... and a bottle of wine.

@As69731

6y↑49

Mind some company? A cigar and good Bourbon for me.

@carolynsparks3164

6y↑17

Katie Dotson I feel you..

@MrStefgosselin

6y↑23

Ah but GO for it dear.

@johnwarren5492

6y↑59

Man if I were you, at 65, I would toke every day. Have fun. You're 65!

@busawulf

6y↑48

Me 70. Prefer LSD..........AND NZ Sauvignon Blanc.....lol

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@armando181000

26w↑3

Mr. Alivn Lee a LEGEND , one of my ghuitar hero in the late 60's earky 70's, remembering playing the vinyls over and over to lear their songs and riffs. R..I.P. Legend

@davidhopkins462

4y↑65

Awesome song. One of my all-time favorites. George Harrison is magnificent on the slide guitar.

@zeus-bx9xw

2y↑2

who would of thought......George.. fantastic

@pekkaaspegren3924

2y↑2

George with this silde guitar solo is also The inspiration to Alvin - less 'techincal' solo and more variations of melody and feeling...

@edge1289

2y↑288

Beautifully done, George’s slide solo is tasty and smooth, Alvin’s outro solo is simply magnificent. It has never been done better! RIP Alvin and George.

@fellobellow

1y↑2

❤

@betonovoa7982

1y↑3

It's all right...The Slide and Solo Guitar!

@tangotommi

49w↑1

Noooobody plays slide as soulful as George.

@YTRopp

46w↑3

Alvin Lee once said that George (with his tender slide solo) has set the feel of the outro solo. Otherwise it would have been a more mediocre blues song.

@edge1289

46w↑2

@@YTRopp both solos, IMHO, are magnificent.

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@rolandtrevino6945

1y↑17

Oh the Blues! Does my soul the best when times are tough. Love those guitar licks

@jamesbearden4616

2y↑45

Simply put this is a masterpiece. First time hearing it.

@DanielMaurerDiabolo

2y↑1

same here :D and I fully agree with you!

@frankiejames6651

2y↑1

Welcome to some of the best of of the best. Fell in love with this in my youth. I've also had a thing for the blues. My old soul. Today I'm 66 and still listening to the best of the best in music.

@glasstiger50

6y↑279

This song post should have 100,000,000 likes, one of the greatest blues songs ever

@mctavish23

5y↑5

Without a doubt

@hdloghome

4y↑3

Yep

@lakehawklakehawk7830

4y↑5

And the feeling / emotion.... you can feel the pain ...listen to it evey night before bed ..usually high as hell 😆😃

@gunnareriksen8756

4y↑1

Finally figured that out.

@gunnareriksen8756

4y↑2

A masterpiece!.

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@hellenmoore7878

6y↑31

Magnificent as always Alvin Lee & George Harrison R.I.P.

@williamscotteaton1440

21w↑6

One of the bluest blues numbers Alvin played!!!💙😎🤙

@larrysmith1201

1y↑21

What a great musician this man was

@MrStrat01

5y↑70

The most perfect blues ever written in the universe !!!! RIP Mr Alvin LEE, you were one of the best guitarist in this world and RIP Mr Georges Harrison and thank you for the slide guitar part !!!

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