James Last plays ‘Silver Machine’
Hilarious bit of 1974 footage of The James Last Orchestra splendidly throttling Hawkwind’s 1972 hit ‘Silver Machine’ – which was sung by Lemmy who then formed Motorhead who were named after the last song Lemmy recorded with Hawkwind before they fired him.
We believe Lemmy would love this version, with a tantalising glimpse of Neil Young (maybe) on guitar and Mr Last in his cream suit showing us all that he’s a very nifty mover indeed.
Hawkwind with Lemmy third from left
Classic.
November 7, 2009 @ 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 7, 2009 @ 8:29 pm
‘Motorhead’ by Primal Scream is obviously a big influence on James Last
November 7, 2009 @ 8:34 pm
Ye are all mad apart from Mr Last who is a real musician, not some drugged-up freak
November 8, 2009 @ 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 8, 2009 @ 3:31 pm
Brilliant! He does a mean Suzi Quatro’s Can The Can too.
November 9, 2009 @ 11:19 am
I wonder if he ever considered doing a “Hair” medley…
January 3, 2010 @ 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.