LC Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 A blast from the past.... I was watching a Badfinger video, and a teaser for this came up on the side. I only vaguely remember seeing this 1972-ish video of "I Wanna Be With You," though I'm certain it's been posted here before. Well, it's always worth a few minutes, isn't it? Even with the rough vid quality.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 There are pieces of this video (the opening shot of Jim on drums) that were a part of Bernie/Ken's video that opened the 'berries reunion shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 And... I just noticed from Bernie's excellent ETV section that this was from Burt Sugarman's Midnight Special, 2/27/73. Also performed for the show, "Let's Pretend": http://www.ericcarmen.com/multimedia/video21.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Of all the Raspberries videos on the web, I think this is the most representative of the band at the height of it's superpowers. Eric's vocals could not have been better; the background vocals (the oohs and aahs) were incredible; and the 'dueling guitars' (the way Eric and Wally seemed to be switching leads and rhythm parts) were awesome; the rhythm section was outstanding. Listen to Dave's little base run at the 2:23 mark. Who ever mixed this performance should have received a bonus that night. Hands down my favorite Raspberries video. I think it sounds better than the studio version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeatleJay Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 What a great video, good post LC....and now... HOLY CRAP MARTHA!! ---I can't believe what I heard on the radio today- you got that right- I Wanna Be With You!! First time I have heard it on the radio since WAY back in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 I totally agree with you Jerry! This was always my favorite Raspberries song and this video is just INCREDIBLE!!! It still gives me goosebumps! Thanks a million and a half for posting this LC! --Darlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie Clarke Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 I just attempted to watch the Let's Pretend video. Great great video, except that with my system it stopped every few seconds throughout. I don't usually get that kind of thing with Youtube so this one must be more dense with info. I may need to buy the super turbo charged cable over the cable I have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GATW Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 LC said: And... I just noticed from Bernie's excellent ETV section that this was from Burt Sugarman's Midnight Special, 2/27/73. Also performed for the show, "Let's Pretend" Don't mean to take things too off-topic, but: 1) In My Life 2) God Only Knows 3) Let's Pretend That performance cements it--Let's Pretend is one of the best pop songs of all time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missm Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Great post!! Now I know what song contains the line.."then close your eyes and be still". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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