Jeff Beck/Broadcast July 1977

This is about an hour of Young Jockey broadcast on July 17, 1977. The sound quality is excellent for an air check tape from that time, and it is of such quality that it could be officially broadcast as a radio archive. Needless to say, it is a tape that has been carefully stored by an enthusiastic music fan of that time for 35 years (!). What is great about this program is that it is based on an interview with Jeff Beck recorded in 1972, and while playing songs, it traces Jeff’s history. The well-crafted structure and accurate comments are also superb, and it is not just a simple introduction to the best songs. It is a truly satisfying listen that makes you groan while listening, saying “As expected of Young Jockey”. The program says that the interview was in the early 1970s, but when you listen to the content, Jeff talks enthusiastically about the new Orange album at the beginning, so it seems to be 1972. The content is an exchange with an overseas interviewer, and you can hear very vivid comments. It’s interesting to see the interviewer asking a lot of questions. The DJ’s interpretation is good, and it’s a very enjoyable content that is clearly different from the boring interviews that you often hear, so I recommend it to fans of all levels. Below are some interesting excerpts from Jeff’s interview. (Orange Album) Steve Cropper did a good job producing it, and it sounded better than Rough And Ready. The drums sound good. (Mickie Most) He was the worst technically. Mickie was always hanging out on a yacht in Cannes. He was only interested in single hits. The most stupid thing I’ve ever done was singing with Mickie Most. (Hi Ho Silver Lining) (Car Accident) In terms of the aftereffects of the accident, I sometimes have trouble thinking. The doctor said that this situation will continue for two or three years. When I play, I get really excited, but at that point, I start thinking about things that are completely unrelated. When I was 11, I was hit by a car and hit my head, which made it uneven, and now I’ve hit that part again, making it even more uneven, and the doctor is very worried. In the end, I had a two-year gap, but it was a useful two years in terms of clearing up management issues, reconsidering what I’ve done so far, and reevaluating myself. Before I was hospitalized, I had been playing every day without a break for six years, but after I was released from the hospital, I couldn’t play at all. I get annoyed with finger training. (The Yardbirds) I was 19 years old at the time. It was a time when I could release everything straight, which was good for me. I wasn’t a good guitarist, but it was good because it taught me later. (Chuck Berry) Chuck has come back more than ten times. I’ll probably be doing the same thing in five years, but I want to keep moving forward. Sometimes it’s fun to play old songs, though. When we play old songs, the audience is happy, but the critics complain. There’s no need to play new songs all the time, but if the purpose is to make the audience forget about the previous hits, then that’s fine. (The first Jeff Beck Group) Was the old Jeff Beck Group popular? Not at all. They weren’t cohesive or funky. Their repertoire was very old blues, and none of it was good. (But the atmosphere on stage was good, the interviewer countered.) Rod is very lucky, and now he’s making a lot of money. (The second Jeff Beck Group) While continuing to run a group, it’s inevitable that there will be conflicts between the members, but this group is strangely friendly. Being part of a group can be very reassuring. Touring with a group is a lot of fun. I’m not supposed to like touring, but it’s a great thing to be with good people. It’s fun to hang out with everyone, and it’s been a dream of mine for a long time. Being in a group is good financially, and it’s a plus for me too. I’m a bit of a fool, so I enjoy being with everyone more than I do at parties. I want Bob to get more attention on stage during our shows. Broadcast Date: 17th July 1977 1. I Got to Have A Song(Jeff Beck Group, 1972) 2. DJ Talks 3. Interview 1 4. Hi Ho Silver Lining(Jeff Beck, 1967) 5. DJ Talks 6. Interview 2 7. New Ways/Train Train(Jeff Beck Group, 1971) 8. Interview 3 9. Heart Full of Soul(The Yardbirds, 19 65) 10. Interview 4 11. Ice Cream Cakes(Jeff Beck Group, 1972) 12. Interview 5 13. Rock My Plimsoul(Jeff Beck Group, 1968) 14. Interview 6 15. Freeway Jam(Live)(Jeff Beck, 1977) 16. Interview 7 17. I Can’t Give Back the Love I Feel For You(Jeff Beck Group, 1972) 18. Outro 19. News