's evergrowing archive of classic 1970s rock has received another boost, this time with the addition of a newly restored clip of performing their album classic . The footage comes from an episode broadcast in March 1974 – two years after 's release – at the tail end of Wishbone Ash's tour, when they guested on a show hosted by The Guess Who. Other acts performing on the broadcast included pop star David Essex, folk guitar wizard Leo Kottke, singer-songwriter Judi Pulver, rock'n'roll revivalists Sha Na Na and glam icons .
It was the band's second appearance on the show, having performed - from 1971's album – the previous June. While 's origins are up for debate – guitarists Andy Powell and Ted Turner both lay a claim the signature opening riff, which was influenced by 's – its place in the Wishbone Ash pantheon is set in stone. "It was a great song for the four of us,” in 2021.
“Steve Upton's drumming – that very English take on a shuffle – is so charming. The song lopes along, full of hope and promise. It summed up a generation trying to find its feet.
" “I was listening to a lot in those days, and was the first song I had played slide guitar on," said Turner. "I didn’t even own a lap steel at the time, so had to modify my black Les Paul Custom by putting an extension nut on to raise the action." The Andy Powell-led Wishbone Ash begin next month.
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