Nov 07
James Last plays ‘Silver Machine’
Posted by admin on Saturday Nov 7, 2009 Under BP FallonHilarious bit of 1974 footage of The James Last Orchestra splendidly throttling Hawkwind’s 1972 hit ‘Silver Machine’ – which was written by Lemmy.
We believe Lemmy would love this version, with a tantalising glimpse of Neil Young on guitar and Mr Last in his cream suit showing us all that he’s a very nifty mover indeed.
Classic.
November 7th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
Super version! I wonder did James Last ever do Lemmy’s song ‘Motorhead’? Yes, the song that gave the title to the band
November 7th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
‘Motorhead’ by Primal Scream is obviously a big influence on James Last
November 7th, 2009 at 8:34 pm
Ye are all mad apart from Mr Last who is a real musician, not some drugged-up freak
November 8th, 2009 at 10:56 am
James could a done with a bit of ‘interpretative dancing’ from Stacia Blake, the 6ft 2 inch ‘Whole Lotta Rosie’ that used tour with Hawkwind in the early 70s.
November 8th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Brilliant! He does a mean Suzi Quatro’s Can The Can too.
November 9th, 2009 at 11:19 am
I wonder if he ever considered doing a “Hair” medley…
January 3rd, 2010 at 4:17 pm
James Last’s Hair LP is one of the greatest interpretations of the musical.
Silver Machine can be found on Non Stop Dancing 1973 – 1. In a medley with School’s Out and Children Of The Revolution. This record also features thundering drumbreaks on Easy Livin’ and a swish Popcorn.