Jeff Beck — Cause We've Ended As Lovers
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Few people make a guitar talk like Jeff Beck. If any guitarist denies wanting to possess his skills, they are lying.
One of very few songs out there that brings a tear to my eyes every time. A truly beautiful song that shows the incredible Jeff Beck talent.
Aw heck RP! Just play the entire album right now why don'cha? C'mon! Yer such a tease!
Amazing, it feels like lovers that have ended!
When I was much younger I thought that Jeff Beck was the best blues electric guitar player from the UK.
Now that I am older and more mature, I know that he was.
Now that I am older and more mature, I know that he was.
Whenever this track comes on, I can't help but stop what I'm doing, turn it up, and take in every single note he plays. As others have said, "uncopyable" indeed. And with the others playing on this track, it is all just sublime.
Beck wasn't a vocalist but baby could the man SING!
vandal wrote:
So do I and it still sounds amazing after 48 years...
Hold onto it. It could be valuable so long as you haven't carved a groove in the vinyl. 😆
So do I and it still sounds amazing after 48 years...
Hold onto it. It could be valuable so long as you haven't carved a groove in the vinyl. 😆
GREAT TUNE!! May Jeff Rest In Peace!!
h_in_bristol wrote:
Wow. Must have been close to the last concert he did. 😥
Went to Jeff's concert in Cardiff this last Friday.
Loved it
Wow. Must have been close to the last concert he did. 😥
The 2% that gave this a "1" rating are probably in the wrong place.
ecojot wrote:
Are you serious? If that's true, I have renewed respect for Stevie Wonder.
Written by Stevie Wonder - how many of you knew?
Are you serious? If that's true, I have renewed respect for Stevie Wonder.
Back in ancient times I bought the LP when it came out. I liked it but I had a hard time connecting to it. When I thought of Jeff Beck I thought of Beck-Ola, Truth, Rough and Ready and his harder rock style. It wasn’t what I expected. I've since gained a greater appreciation.
It seems that when an artist takes an unexpected turn and tries new direction it can be hard to adjust expectations. Over the years I’ve gained a greater appreciation of the changes an artist makes and I’m more open to their changes. A similar feeling applies to new covers of old songs. It’s the artists that can change, even if the change isn’t initially appreciated, that remain interesting rather than becoming one hit wonders.
derhey9416 wrote:
I must be really old. I have the original vinyl.
So do I and it still sounds amazing after 48 years...
I must be really old. I have the original vinyl.
So do I and it still sounds amazing after 48 years...
I had this on LP. cassette and 8-track. I'd often drive between NJ and DC in my college days and I'd put this in my car 8-track player when pulling out of my DC driveway and not remove it until I reached home in NJ. Same for the drive back.
I'm thinking of a Steve Vai, or a Joe Satriani, who never got in focus as he did. But did they deserve it?
I bought this album when it came out, but I was still too young to appreciate how good it actually was (maybe I was taking the wrong drugs). Almost 50 years later (and drug free) I find it absolutely mesmerizing!
No lyrics are needed. The guitar, in Beck's hands, does all the singing!
No lyrics are needed. The guitar, in Beck's hands, does all the singing!
RIP Jeff.
konakid wrote:
i love this. RP is magic.
I had what I can only describe as a cosmic moment this morning while talking to my friend on the phone. We had started talking about the recent passing of David Crosby. That led into talking of the passing of Jeff Beck. I was telling my friend that I have had a Jeff Beck song stuck in my head constantly ever since. Night and day, in my sleep, constantly. He said he had too. I couldn't think of the name of the song so I kind of started humming it and he said "Yes" That's Cause We Ended as Lovers". He said "that's the one I've had stuck in my head too". He happened to have Radio Paradise on as we were talking. He said "Listen to this" as he turned up the volume
there it was Jeff Beck's" Cause We Ended as Lovers". We were both blown away. What are the chances? I had never heard this track played on RP before so it has now been added to my favorites list. So now every time it comes up on my favorites list I will always remember how bizarre that conversation was .
i love this. RP is magic.
RIP Mr. Beck!!
i know it's silly to say, but i absolutely love the song's title.
joejennings wrote:
Yes! And he is playing a Wurlitzer Electric Piano on this. I think the Wurlitzer sounds better and richer than a Rhodes!
A pedant (who has owned both keyboards) writes: It's not a Wurli, it is actually a suitcase Rhodes which George Martin also put through a Leslie.
Yes! And he is playing a Wurlitzer Electric Piano on this. I think the Wurlitzer sounds better and richer than a Rhodes!
A pedant (who has owned both keyboards) writes: It's not a Wurli, it is actually a suitcase Rhodes which George Martin also put through a Leslie.
This song is so good it makes me emotional, he was the best!
uncopyable
One of a kind. A true loss to the world of music when he passed.
no one will ever come close
I had what I can only describe as a cosmic moment this morning while talking to my friend on the phone. We had started talking about the recent passing of David Crosby. That led into talking of the passing of Jeff Beck. I was telling my friend that I have had a Jeff Beck song stuck in my head constantly ever since. Night and day, in my sleep, constantly. He said he had too. I couldn't think of the name of the song so I kind of started humming it and he said "Yes" That's Cause We Ended as Lovers". He said "that's the one I've had stuck in my head too". He happened to have Radio Paradise on as we were talking. He said "Listen to this" as he turned up the volume
there it was Jeff Beck's" Cause We Ended as Lovers". We were both blown away. What are the chances? I had never heard this track played on RP before so it has now been added to my favorites list. So now every time it comes up on my favorites list I will always remember how bizarre that conversation was .
there it was Jeff Beck's" Cause We Ended as Lovers". We were both blown away. What are the chances? I had never heard this track played on RP before so it has now been added to my favorites list. So now every time it comes up on my favorites list I will always remember how bizarre that conversation was .
What a wonderful sound. No Voices. What a guitar-player. Long ago I heard this song at last.
Good Bye to Jeff Beck…
RIP
RIP Jeff! You were the best!
R.I.P. Mr. Beck....10 January 2023
Edweirdo wrote:
It isn't Jan Hammer, it's Max Middleton.
Yes! And he is playing a Wurlitzer Electric Piano on this. I think the Wurlitzer sounds better and richer than a Rhodes!
It isn't Jan Hammer, it's Max Middleton.
Yes! And he is playing a Wurlitzer Electric Piano on this. I think the Wurlitzer sounds better and richer than a Rhodes!
BosniaMan wrote:
Kato si? (How are you?)
selam from Bosnia
Kato si? (How are you?)
tulfan wrote:
It was a repayment for the drum intro JB played in the studio that turned into Superstition which Stevie had promised him for earlier work on his album, Talking Book. Ck out this article titled: How Stevie Wonder Stole a Number 1 Hit From Jeff Beck: https://ultimateclassicrock.co...
It was a repayment for the drum intro JB played in the studio that turned into Superstition which Stevie had promised him for earlier work on his album, Talking Book. Ck out this article titled: How Stevie Wonder Stole a Number 1 Hit From Jeff Beck: https://ultimateclassicrock.co...
selam from Bosnia
Muscially pure poetic excellence. He was good then, he's still good and relevant now if you're keeping track of his working history. 78 years old now, and still going strong. To my mind the man is an example of what talent can do when it doesn't suffer and come (too far) off the rails from all the excesses and vicissitudes that life can throw at you.
He remains an open fount of music coming at you from the source, wherever it is music originates from, via the portal labeled as Jeff Beck. May he live for many more moons, and keep that door open and flowing for the rest of us to enjoy.
He remains an open fount of music coming at you from the source, wherever it is music originates from, via the portal labeled as Jeff Beck. May he live for many more moons, and keep that door open and flowing for the rest of us to enjoy.
All my life I thought this was Steely Dan!
jeffspar wrote:
I have the cassette as well.
I bought the cassette (yes i'm that old) was blown away then. Beck still holds up today!
I have the cassette as well.
Funny! When the track starts I wonder why I rated it a with 9. Then I continue coding, and suddenly it hits me: this is good! so please be patient when hearing this track
myriad wrote:
Jan Hammer on keyboard mate.
It isn't Jan Hammer, it's Max Middleton.
Jan Hammer on keyboard mate.
It isn't Jan Hammer, it's Max Middleton.
myriad wrote:
Jan Hammer on keyboard mate.
Jan Hammer did not appear on this album. I believe he did play on the next album "Wired" however.
Jan Hammer on keyboard mate.
Jan Hammer did not appear on this album. I believe he did play on the next album "Wired" however.
jeffspar wrote:
I must be really old. I have the original vinyl.
I bought the cassette (yes i'm that old) was blown away then. Beck still holds up today!
I must be really old. I have the original vinyl.
Beck at his best.
I'm at the age where if someone says "Beck" I first think of Jeff
(still have the 8-track)
(still have the 8-track)
One of my top three favourite guitarists of all time, ever. (Along with Rory Gallagher and Richard Thompson.)
cosmicjoe54 wrote:
It was a repayment for the drum intro JB played in the studio that turned into Superstition which Stevie had promised him for earlier work on his album, Talking Book. Ck out this article titled: How Stevie Wonder Stole a Number 1 Hit From Jeff Beck: https://ultimateclassicrock.co...
It was a repayment for the drum intro JB played in the studio that turned into Superstition which Stevie had promised him for earlier work on his album, Talking Book. Ck out this article titled: How Stevie Wonder Stole a Number 1 Hit From Jeff Beck: https://ultimateclassicrock.co...
Ace13211 wrote:
What an old comment !
One of my all-time favorite guitar recordings. Jeff Beck's finest hour.
What an old comment !
Extremely influential album. This was the stuff we were listening to in the late- Mid, pre punk 70s.
Went to Jeff's concert in Cardiff this last Friday.
Loved it
Loved it
"Best guitarist ever".
Maybe. Can he play Stairway to Heaven?
Maybe. Can he play Stairway to Heaven?
jeffspar wrote:
Bought the vinyl when it came out (and yes, I'm that old!).
I bought the cassette (yes i'm that old) was blown away then. Beck still holds up today!
Bought the vinyl when it came out (and yes, I'm that old!).
I think I might even like the version done with Eric Clapton and Doyle Bramhall ll. It's a very special take on this classic. Check it out:
Edweirdo wrote:
That's not strictly true - the Fender Rhodes doesn't have strings but tuning forks, which are sounded with a hammer like a normal acoustic piano. Otherwise you're 100% correct.
Exactly!
That's not strictly true - the Fender Rhodes doesn't have strings but tuning forks, which are sounded with a hammer like a normal acoustic piano. Otherwise you're 100% correct.
Exactly!
ecojot wrote:
Written by Stevie Wonder - how many of you knew?
Jeff Beck at Crossroads Festival .
Doesn't get much better than that.
Doesn't get much better than that.
Always liked Beck. In fact I probably like him the most of the 3 who came from the Yardbirds. Especially love his version of People Get Ready with Rod Stewart.
tinypriest wrote:
What song are you listening to? There's no "synth" in this song. It's electric guitar, electric piano, bass, and drums. If it's the electric piano you're referring to, that's actually not a synth instrument. It's a mechanical piano that uses magnetic pickups on the piano strings similarly to how an electric guitar works. I'd love to see a "cheesy lounge act" that has a guitarist as good as Jeff Beck and a keyboardist like Max Middleton (who played the electric piano on this song).
Jan Hammer on keyboard mate.
What song are you listening to? There's no "synth" in this song. It's electric guitar, electric piano, bass, and drums. If it's the electric piano you're referring to, that's actually not a synth instrument. It's a mechanical piano that uses magnetic pickups on the piano strings similarly to how an electric guitar works. I'd love to see a "cheesy lounge act" that has a guitarist as good as Jeff Beck and a keyboardist like Max Middleton (who played the electric piano on this song).
Jan Hammer on keyboard mate.
Still one of my favorite songs ever...such fantastic guitar work. Plus a fantastic album cover.
Each note is special.
Super Excellent in FLAC w/ great studio phones, amp & DAC! Thank You RP! 
reallylost wrote:
I'd have left before Ted Nugent. Was he flaunting his guns?
He said "back in the day". Like when Nugent was just a screaming good rocker, before he let out his inner a**hole.
I'd have left before Ted Nugent. Was he flaunting his guns?
He said "back in the day". Like when Nugent was just a screaming good rocker, before he let out his inner a**hole.
ecojot wrote:
Learning something new everyday.
Written by Stevie Wonder - how many of you knew?
Learning something new everyday.
GODLIKE!!! ICONIC!!!
danoodles wrote:
I'd have left before Ted Nugent. Was he flaunting his guns?
Went to one of those all day concerts back in the day. It started with Ted Nugent, then Fleetwood Mac ( before they were the shit ), Jeff Beck, and Jefferson Airplane/Starship closed the show. We left after Jeff.
I'd have left before Ted Nugent. Was he flaunting his guns?
tinypriest wrote:
What song are you listening to? There's no "synth" in this song. It's electric guitar, electric piano, bass, and drums. If it's the electric piano you're referring to, that's actually not a synth instrument. It's a mechanical piano that uses magnetic pickups on the piano strings similarly to how an electric guitar works. I'd love to see a "cheesy lounge act" that has a guitarist as good as Jeff Beck and a keyboardist like Max Middleton (who played the electric piano on this song).
That's not strictly true - the Fender Rhodes doesn't have strings but tuning forks, which are sounded with a hammer like a normal acoustic piano. Otherwise you're 100% correct.
What song are you listening to? There's no "synth" in this song. It's electric guitar, electric piano, bass, and drums. If it's the electric piano you're referring to, that's actually not a synth instrument. It's a mechanical piano that uses magnetic pickups on the piano strings similarly to how an electric guitar works. I'd love to see a "cheesy lounge act" that has a guitarist as good as Jeff Beck and a keyboardist like Max Middleton (who played the electric piano on this song).
That's not strictly true - the Fender Rhodes doesn't have strings but tuning forks, which are sounded with a hammer like a normal acoustic piano. Otherwise you're 100% correct.
Went to one of those all day concerts back in the day. It started with Ted Nugent, then Fleetwood Mac ( before they were the shit ), Jeff Beck, and Jefferson Airplane/Starship closed the show. We left after Jeff.
The entire album is GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!
Back around 1980 a friend recorded this one tune on a mix tape for me, and it sure was cool. I heard it on RP a few weeks ago. Last week I snagged the album from Music Millennium in Portland OR, excellent condition vinyl! Now got to listen to the rest of it. Thanks RP.
ecojot wrote:
As someone who reads liner notes and album credits I do. Stevie Wonder also composed the next track on Blow By Blow, Thelonius. 'CWEAL was written by Stevie for his collaboration album with Syreeta Wright 'Steve Wonder Presents Syreeta' which actually was released (December 1974) after Blow By Blow was recorded (October 1974). Another interesting cover from 'Blow By Blow' is 'She's A Woman' which was penned by Lennon & McCartney way back in 1964 and made it's way to the B side of 'I Fell Fine'. Odd coincidence, there is also a Lennon & McCartney cover on the 'Steve Wonder Presents Syreeta' album, 'She's Leaving Home' which appears on the Sgt. Peppers album.
Written by Stevie Wonder - how many of you knew?
As someone who reads liner notes and album credits I do. Stevie Wonder also composed the next track on Blow By Blow, Thelonius. 'CWEAL was written by Stevie for his collaboration album with Syreeta Wright 'Steve Wonder Presents Syreeta' which actually was released (December 1974) after Blow By Blow was recorded (October 1974). Another interesting cover from 'Blow By Blow' is 'She's A Woman' which was penned by Lennon & McCartney way back in 1964 and made it's way to the B side of 'I Fell Fine'. Odd coincidence, there is also a Lennon & McCartney cover on the 'Steve Wonder Presents Syreeta' album, 'She's Leaving Home' which appears on the Sgt. Peppers album.
This song never ceases to cause chills.
I had a cassette copy from my time in the UK. I think this may have been one of my first 3 CDs purchased...or....maybe...Wired...so long ago.
EDITED to add "dedicated to Roy Buchanan and thanks to Stevie"
I had a cassette copy from my time in the UK. I think this may have been one of my first 3 CDs purchased...or....maybe...Wired...so long ago.
EDITED to add "dedicated to Roy Buchanan and thanks to Stevie"
One of those rare covers that redefines the original. Jeff Beck took this tune and made it a thing of beauty.
Can you believe the 1 ratings? Terrible? Really? Some things are just inexplicable.
Stetsonman wrote:
What song are you listening to? There's no "synth" in this song. It's electric guitar, electric piano, bass, and drums. If it's the electric piano you're referring to, that's actually not a synth instrument. It's a mechanical piano that uses magnetic pickups on the piano strings similarly to how an electric guitar works. I'd love to see a "cheesy lounge act" that has a guitarist as good as Jeff Beck and a keyboardist like Max Middleton (who played the electric piano on this song).
what is with that synth?
makes the piece sound like a cheesy lounge act. something Murph and the Magic-tones would knock out.
What song are you listening to? There's no "synth" in this song. It's electric guitar, electric piano, bass, and drums. If it's the electric piano you're referring to, that's actually not a synth instrument. It's a mechanical piano that uses magnetic pickups on the piano strings similarly to how an electric guitar works. I'd love to see a "cheesy lounge act" that has a guitarist as good as Jeff Beck and a keyboardist like Max Middleton (who played the electric piano on this song).
what is with that synth?
makes the piece sound like a cheesy lounge act. something Murph and the Magic-tones would knock out.
makes the piece sound like a cheesy lounge act. something Murph and the Magic-tones would knock out.
ecojot wrote:
Dang! I can hear it!
Easy 10 for this emotion packed controlled explosive
Written by Stevie Wonder - how many of you knew?
Dang! I can hear it!
Easy 10 for this emotion packed controlled explosive
ImaOldman wrote:
That is why is the cool God, he absolutely does not care what we think. If you were blind, would it matter?
I absolutely idolize Jeff beck but someone please tell him to stop wearing vests with no shirt, he's 76 years old for god's sake.
That is why is the cool God, he absolutely does not care what we think. If you were blind, would it matter?
Only thing I don't like about this song is that is has to end.
oldsaxon wrote:
10!
Eargasm
10!
ecojot wrote:
came to post that
Written by Stevie Wonder - how many of you knew?
came to post that
I absolutely idolize Jeff beck but someone please tell him to stop wearing vests with no shirt, he's 76 years old for god's sake.
Roguewarer wrote:
Except that the song is about breaking up ...
Magical.
If one were, say, laying in the afterglow of intimacy bliss and, say, this song were to begin playing on one’s Sonos system throughout, say, one’s house, it would be proof of a most excellent higher power.
If one were, say, laying in the afterglow of intimacy bliss and, say, this song were to begin playing on one’s Sonos system throughout, say, one’s house, it would be proof of a most excellent higher power.
Except that the song is about breaking up ...
Written by Stevie Wonder - how many of you knew?
Still one of m favorite tunes...nothing else sounds like it.
I have always thought, since I bought both this and Wired were his two best records since his time with the Yardbirds!
Still one of the best tunes ever....still dig it like the first time I heard it.
So sad and lonely. He makes a guitar sing sadness.
Magical.
If one were, say, laying in the afterglow of intimacy bliss and, say, this song were to begin playing on one’s Sonos system throughout, say, one’s house, it would be proof of a most excellent higher power.
If one were, say, laying in the afterglow of intimacy bliss and, say, this song were to begin playing on one’s Sonos system throughout, say, one’s house, it would be proof of a most excellent higher power.
Beautiful soulful and jazzy piece by Jeff Beck...solid "9"...
Fabulous, peerless, timeless record, impeccably produced by George Martin (who had a few minor hits with a Liverpool beat combo) and with the extraordinary Simon Phillips on drums (he was very young when he played on this record). Check out his work with Hiromi who, for my money, is the greatest pianist currently playing in any genre.
Hi everybody,
I discovered this album when I was a teenager, let say 42 years ago, and always the same pleasure to listen to Jeff Beck ... A great chill ... As Santana, he has the Magic Guitar... And concerning, this beautiful song, I really appreciate also the musical performance done with Tal Wilkenfeld (https://www.youtube.com/watch?...)
Regards
I discovered this album when I was a teenager, let say 42 years ago, and always the same pleasure to listen to Jeff Beck ... A great chill ... As Santana, he has the Magic Guitar... And concerning, this beautiful song, I really appreciate also the musical performance done with Tal Wilkenfeld (https://www.youtube.com/watch?...)
Regards
More proof that the really great musicians can play at any tempo.
deadheadmark wrote:
Funny! you can spell Wilkenfeld but you can't spell bass.
F an A! Love it! Especially when Tal Wilkenfeld plays base!
Funny! you can spell Wilkenfeld but you can't spell bass.
Carry me away in the music...
khardog145 wrote:
That performance brought me right back to his music.
Live at Crossroads '07 with Tal Wilkenfeld on bass is outstanding too.
That performance brought me right back to his music.
F an A! Love it! Especially when Tal Wilkenfeld plays base!
Fantastic!
Those "judging" folks across the pond need to award this man that CBE or, whatever that highest rank is!! He's got more talent in a fingernail, than most other guitarists out there have, in their entire repertoire!! And Rolling Stoned only ranked him FIFTH best outta top 100? Wtf? The man is brilliant and, incomparable!! Just, IMHO. And, yes, I am familiar with some of the other "top" guitarists, like Malmsteen, Eddie VH, etc. They may be able to come CLOSE to Beck's skills. But, close don't take the prize!
Just amazing! I'm sitting here, eyes closed, headphones in and enjoying while the chaos of my house spins around me.
I got to see him when he toured this album in the late 70's I was still in high school but such a fan. A fees yrs later I met a guy who is still a good friend who happened to win a competition from 4IP here in SE Qld his prize was to meet Jeff and get an autographed Strat. The fun part of that story is my mate was a drummer oh and the guitar had a warped neck so he sold. He's still got the pic of him being presented the guitar by Mr Beck.
love the Max Middleton keys as well.
this album redefined pop guitar music. It became the defacto standard that all aspiring guitarists needed to be able to say they could copy. I say copy, as the creative part will always belong to one Mr Beck
While adoring this as a romantic teen, I misunderstood the title...thinking it was along the lines of 'we've ended (up) as lovers'. Still adore it, but hear things differently now.
One of the saddest laments ever recorded. (Take that Debussy!)
Personal memories attached to this song; they bring tears to my eyes 45 years after the fact.
Personal memories attached to this song; they bring tears to my eyes 45 years after the fact.
I bought the cassette (yes i'm that old) was blown away then. Beck still holds up today!
One of my favorite Sunday evening albums.
khardog145 wrote:
She's amazing, good pick Jeff.
Yeah, Steve Vai stole this a few times for sure, to compliment what he stole from Zappa.
Live at Crossroads '07 with Tal Wilkenfeld on bass is outstanding too.
She's amazing, good pick Jeff.
Yeah, Steve Vai stole this a few times for sure, to compliment what he stole from Zappa.
Live at Crossroads '07 with Tal Wilkenfeld on bass is outstanding too.
Eargasm
haunting and beautiful
My God! No else can own this but Jeff.
AhhtheMusic wrote:
Stevie Wonder wrote this song, not Jeff Beck.
Interesting.....sounds much like Steve Vai's tribute to Frank Zappa "Frank" from his 1999 Ultra Zone Album. Much of the chord progression seems to come from this masterpiece of Beck's, or at least has multiple influential elements.
Stevie Wonder wrote this song, not Jeff Beck.
So nice.
Blame on me, never heard this, thank you RP
dkwalika wrote:
I don't know when that was - I know I bought mine in 1980 in Vancouver.
One of those albums everyone had at college.
I don't know when that was - I know I bought mine in 1980 in Vancouver.
Classic outstanding guitar work...
i remenber Brade Runner :)
Jeff Beck is the man. Great musician and a great guy.
We were there for this: https://villagetattler.com/2015/05/08/a-huntington-busker-moves-a-legend-and-lands-on-the-paramount-stage/
We were there for this: https://villagetattler.com/2015/05/08/a-huntington-busker-moves-a-legend-and-lands-on-the-paramount-stage/
Loaded with Super "Jamminess" 
Yesssssssss!