Great “rock&roll” … Great “rock&roll” requires several elements to merge… obviously you need the “tune” (kinda critical) but you also need the “chops” (skill) and then you got the extras- some style, some “theater”, some humor, good looks don’t hurt, and then you need a little bit of “luck” too. This song is clearly all of the above, and while it is clearly not “Punk”… it hints that CT were aware of it. Another fantastic song (just one of about 50) by a band that deserves more credit than they get.
In response to … In response to those arguing as to whether they’re hearing Tom’s bass or Rick’s guitar, don’t go by the video evidence- they are just fake playing along to the recording from the album.
Not trying to be … Not trying to be rude, sun but I have played guitar for over 15 years. My band covered this song and that is not Bass Im hearing. Peace.
haha – yeah this is … haha – yeah this is definitely NOT the version that appears on the record. Could be either a post production touch-up or lip-synch to another version.
Maybe the original … Maybe the original live audio has been replaced with studio recordings. All these “Night Gallery” videos are without a doubt studio recordings.
I’ve listened to … I’ve listened to the album too many times to think this is live. It’s obviously lipsynched. I saw them live during this tour. They were not as commercial as they are now. They were very spontanious. They didn’t do exact live recreations of their recordings. This must have been made for a television show . You can tell by the way the song ends it’s the studio recording. Having an acual audience doesn’t mean it was live either.
i still think this … i still think this is a playback, just look at Nielsen letting off his guitar playing while the original guitar is being heard.
(1.15 min)
@abebg The album … @abebg The album and this video do not sound 100% similar especially, the backing vocals. Some shows required CT to lip sync. When CT did lip syncing Rick and Tom sang, no where near the mike, lol. In other Night Gallery videos, there are shots of the audience and band. This looks like a real performance.
Are you nuts?! I … Are you nuts?! I love Big Black and Steve Albini but, they had a drum machine named Roland. Cheap Trick not only has a real drummer, Bun is one of the best drummers in rock. Robin’s vocals kick the chit out of Big Black’s singer! Not even close, lol. Big Black’s version is cool but, it’s in no way close to being as good at Trick’s.
Cheap Trick – He’s A Whore – Night Gallery 1977
May 25th, 2010 at 4:43 am
Great “rock&roll” …
Great “rock&roll” requires several elements to merge… obviously you need the “tune” (kinda critical) but you also need the “chops” (skill) and then you got the extras- some style, some “theater”, some humor, good looks don’t hurt, and then you need a little bit of “luck” too. This song is clearly all of the above, and while it is clearly not “Punk”… it hints that CT were aware of it. Another fantastic song (just one of about 50) by a band that deserves more credit than they get.
May 25th, 2010 at 4:43 am
Tom Petersson is …
Tom Petersson is the epitome of sexy!!!
May 25th, 2010 at 4:43 am
true, olle
first …
true, olle
first time i heard the “I’m not gonna crack’”line at the end of Lithium, i thought “sounds just like Robin Zander”
May 25th, 2010 at 4:43 am
I always enjoy …
I always enjoy watching Rick playing. He reminds me of Huntz Hall from the old Bowery Boys films.
May 25th, 2010 at 4:43 am
In response to …
In response to those arguing as to whether they’re hearing Tom’s bass or Rick’s guitar, don’t go by the video evidence- they are just fake playing along to the recording from the album.
May 25th, 2010 at 4:43 am
Cheap Trick …
Cheap Trick appearing at SXSW March 19th, Austin, Tx
May 25th, 2010 at 4:43 am
Not trying to be …
Not trying to be rude either but, many mistake Tom’s bass for Rick’s guitar.
May 25th, 2010 at 4:43 am
Not trying to be …
Not trying to be rude, sun but I have played guitar for over 15 years. My band covered this song and that is not Bass Im hearing. Peace.
May 25th, 2010 at 4:43 am
Some people don’t …
Some people don’t realize, it’s Tom playing bass, when they hear a guitar and Rick is not touching his guitar.
May 25th, 2010 at 4:43 am
OK 1:12
OK 1:12
May 25th, 2010 at 4:43 am
Hey ablebg …look …
Hey ablebg …look at 1:14 hes not even touching his Guitar.
May 25th, 2010 at 4:43 am
haha – yeah this is …
haha – yeah this is definitely NOT the version that appears on the record. Could be either a post production touch-up or lip-synch to another version.
May 25th, 2010 at 4:43 am
Maybe the original …
Maybe the original live audio has been replaced with studio recordings. All these “Night Gallery” videos are without a doubt studio recordings.
May 25th, 2010 at 4:43 am
I’ve listened to …
I’ve listened to the album too many times to think this is live. It’s obviously lipsynched. I saw them live during this tour. They were not as commercial as they are now. They were very spontanious. They didn’t do exact live recreations of their recordings. This must have been made for a television show . You can tell by the way the song ends it’s the studio recording. Having an acual audience doesn’t mean it was live either.
May 25th, 2010 at 4:43 am
I thought that was …
I thought that was Tom playing that bit or a touch up.
May 25th, 2010 at 4:43 am
i still think this …
i still think this is a playback, just look at Nielsen letting off his guitar playing while the original guitar is being heard.
(1.15 min)
May 25th, 2010 at 4:43 am
@abebg The album …
@abebg The album and this video do not sound 100% similar especially, the backing vocals. Some shows required CT to lip sync. When CT did lip syncing Rick and Tom sang, no where near the mike, lol. In other Night Gallery videos, there are shots of the audience and band. This looks like a real performance.
May 25th, 2010 at 4:43 am
Just listen to the …
Just listen to the track in the original album, it is 100% similar
May 25th, 2010 at 4:43 am
@abebg. What makes …
@abebg. What makes you think it’s not a real performance?
May 25th, 2010 at 4:43 am
not true Sun. , …
not true Sun. , this is a playback
May 25th, 2010 at 4:43 am
Love it when Robin …
Love it when Robin screams, ‘I’m a whore!’ LOL
May 25th, 2010 at 4:43 am
Are you nuts?! I …
Are you nuts?! I love Big Black and Steve Albini but, they had a drum machine named Roland. Cheap Trick not only has a real drummer, Bun is one of the best drummers in rock. Robin’s vocals kick the chit out of Big Black’s singer! Not even close, lol. Big Black’s version is cool but, it’s in no way close to being as good at Trick’s.
May 25th, 2010 at 4:43 am
This was shot at …
This was shot at Night Gallery, a club in IL. It’s a real performance, no lip syncing.
May 25th, 2010 at 4:43 am
This is 1977–so …
This is 1977–so how hard these MFR’s rock.
May 25th, 2010 at 4:43 am
Does anyone know …
Does anyone know where i can find the wax version of this soneg, they perfomed it ib the movie biodome