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Robin Trower — Day of The Eagle
Album: Bridge Of Sighs
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Released: 1974
Length: 4:24
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I saw a light, just up ahead
But I couldn't seem to rise up from my bed
I'm not alone, than I am
People seem to think I'm superman
But I watch for the love
I'm living in the day of the eagle, the eagle not the, dove

Its like a weight, that brings me down
If I don't move, I'm on the ground
Its in my mind, it's in my soul
Its telling me the things I can't be told
Its a watch for the love
Living in the day of the eagle, eagle not the, dove

Another day, another night
I want to love, they want to fight
I need the time, I got to be alone
I got to meet a lover on my own
I watch for the love
Living in the day of the eagle, eagle not the, dove
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 unclehud wrote:
Posted 4 years ago by DaidyBoy:

Anyone know what that album cover is?  I know it isn't a belly button, but that's what I see ...

ps this is bangin'
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also posted 4 years ago by Proclivities:

It's kind of convoluted, but it's a painting of a sculpture of a Mobius strip - done by Paul Olsen, who apparently did a few covers for Robin Trower.

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Thanks, Proclivities. I'd always assumed it was a 3-D rendering of the sonic waves emanating from Mr Trower's stack of Marshalls.

And yes, THIS IS BANGIN'

Thank You for the info!
Posted 2 days ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Totally thought I was going to hear Crosstown Traffic for a second. Love this album by Robin. {#Bananasplit}
Posted 5 months ago by kcatalina    [ Reply ]
 bahalana wrote:



GREAT TUNE!   Thanx RP!  
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Posted 4 years ago by DaidyBoy:

Anyone know what that album cover is?  I know it isn't a belly button, but that's what I see ...

ps this is bangin'
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also posted 4 years ago by Proclivities:

It's kind of convoluted, but it's a painting of a sculpture of a Mobius strip - done by Paul Olsen, who apparently did a few covers for Robin Trower.

--------------------------------------------

Thanks, Proclivities. I'd always assumed it was a 3-D rendering of the sonic waves emanating from Mr Trower's stack of Marshalls.

And yes, THIS IS BANGIN'
Posted 1 year ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Wow. This does this transport me to a completely different time.
Posted 2 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
Not sure why I gave this a 1 - Must have been in a pretty bad mood that day. Bumped it up quite a bit today.
Posted 2 years ago by forthbrdge    [ Reply ]
Dang, Robin. You got old, like me!

Too rolling stoned to care.
Posted 2 years ago by aneal300    [ Reply ]
 jberko wrote:

Saw these guys in 75 or 76 with King Crimson.  They were tight and at first everyone was like, "Hendrix rip off!"  But after the first couple of songs they really got into the Trower style.  



trower opened for KC in 74
Posted 2 years ago by wabx_air_ace    [ Reply ]
 fastseamedic wrote:

A classic album. Not a bad track on it. Trower certainly had the riffs going on didn't he?



Steve Stevens does a super version of this.
Posted 3 years ago by pktinkler2984    [ Reply ]
I remember this overblown soulless "virtuoso" from the 70s. Rubbish then and rubbish now. 
Posted 3 years ago by reallylost    [ Reply ]
 Greyerwrit wrote:


Danish for "I love", ?then you lose me.  Could you translate the rest into English.



I love that typical 70's rock ... so very good, the sound is outstanding.
Posted 3 years ago by Gee_Aiche    [ Reply ]
 thewiseking wrote:

terribly dated shtick. listening to his impersonation just makes me love Jimi more



Randy Hansen was a Hendrix impersonator, albeit the first and a very good one.  I think Robin Trower took inspiration from Hendrix and ran with it, as did Joe Satriani and so many others.  Set your bias aside for a moment and try "Daydream" with full volume, your eyes closed and no interruptions and maybe get some insight into what Trower was looking for.
Posted 3 years ago by Greyerwrit    [ Reply ]
 Svenskaskogen wrote:

jag älsker den där typiska  70talsrocken...så mycket bra, ljudet är enastående. 



Danish for "I love", ?then you lose me.  Could you translate the rest into English.
Posted 3 years ago by Greyerwrit    [ Reply ]
jag älsker den där typiska  70talsrocken...så mycket bra, ljudet är enastående. 
Posted 3 years ago by Svenskaskogen    [ Reply ]
Posted 3 years ago by sunflowerbee    [ Reply ]
 p_d_neumiller wrote:
We used to call him the "White" Hendrix back in the day.
 

Your Depends are showing.... That's Raaacsist, don chu no
Posted 3 years ago by mjbaumann    [ Reply ]
Posted 3 years ago by chix    [ Reply ]
terribly dated shtick. listening to his impersonation just makes me love Jimi more
Posted 4 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
Saw these guys in 75 or 76 with King Crimson.  They were tight and at first everyone was like, "Hendrix rip off!"  But after the first couple of songs they really got into the Trower style.  
Posted 4 years ago by jberko    [ Reply ]
grhorn wrote:
James Dewar makes this song
 Plain old Dewar's makes it even better! 

Posted 4 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Rockin GIFs - Get the best GIF on GIPHY357 × 200
Posted 4 years ago by ugowsky    [ Reply ]
James Dewar makes this song
Posted 4 years ago by grhorn    [ Reply ]
It goes to ELEVEN!
 
Why don't you just make ten louder and make ten be the top number and make that a little louder?
Posted 4 years ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
Time to crank it up
Posted 4 years ago by bullshipped    [ Reply ]
It be bangin'
Posted 4 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
Any Trower is welcome, but he's still regularly putting out outstanding material and yet nothing from this century seems to make it onto playlists. There's over 11 releases to choose from, give them a try!!
Posted 4 years ago by ChiefOldWrens    [ Reply ]
We used to call him the "White" Hendrix back in the day.
Posted 4 years ago by p_d_neumiller    [ Reply ]
YES! this just makes me want to leap around and play air guitar, what a maestro! Thank you for playing this!
Posted 4 years ago by cdavies442    [ Reply ]
 bahalana wrote:
 

Posted 4 years ago by SandraTrebbne    [ Reply ]
Great guitarist. I still enjoy listening to him on the original Procul Harem tracks. 
Posted 4 years ago by siriusrising    [ Reply ]
Listened to this album for hours and hours when it first came out. Still holds up.
Posted 4 years ago by wingback14    [ Reply ]
The more I hear this with FLAC quality, the more I like it!
Posted 4 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
Always hear Hendrix when this plays
Posted 4 years ago by Aaronosteo    [ Reply ]
 bahalana wrote:
 
yep
Posted 4 years ago by Paradisealan56    [ Reply ]
if God wanted to take guitar lessons He would certainly enlist Robin Trower. 
Posted 4 years ago by PaganSkier    [ Reply ]
Love the exquisite drumming to hold the space for the guitar.
Posted 4 years ago by baron_    [ Reply ]
 westslope wrote:
I do on occasion enjoy the guitar shredders but this one?   Not so much.  

Far too many clichés for my liking.  
 
I don't  think  so, not when you are the only doing it at the time.
Posted 4 years ago by derhey9416    [ Reply ]
 max_p wrote:



Long Beach Arena had some outstanding show line ups back in that day. About the same age my first concert was  Rory Gallagher, Fleetwood Mac (orig), and Deep Purple in Long  Beach

 
As I recall, I had two-fer weekend- Fleetwood Mac one night and Robin Trower the next. Those were the days.....
Posted 4 years ago by stevesaw    [ Reply ]
Turn it up!
Posted 4 years ago by dkwalika    [ Reply ]
 DaidyBoy wrote:
Anyone know what that album cover is?  I know it isn't a belly button, but that's what I see ...

ps this is bangin'
 

I've got two vinyls, and my covers are green and orange-ish... maybe decades of sun fade
Posted 4 years ago by obankenobi    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 years ago by bahalana    [ Reply ]
 MJdub wrote:
The hard-panned kick drum is unusual
 
A lot of things about this album -- and its pioneer sound -- were unusual when it was released in 1974 .  Like the dramatic break as you head into the outro ...
Posted 5 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 Anatol wrote:
 
How old are you?  Good Grief...
Posted 5 years ago by diannemck56    [ Reply ]
 lukenigel wrote:
 

You are fuckin' kinky.
Posted 5 years ago by Anatol    [ Reply ]
 lukenigel wrote:
 

Posted 5 years ago by Anatol    [ Reply ]
Thank you, Bill and Rebecca! (Спасибо, Билл и Ребекка!). Anatoliy. Siberia.
Posted 5 years ago by Anatol    [ Reply ]
A classic album. Not a bad track on it. Trower certainly had the riffs going on didn't he?
Posted 5 years ago by fastseamedic    [ Reply ]
This album is a classic.  Not a dud tune on it.
Posted 5 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
 Donzi wrote:
Turn it up for sure!!
 
Always a pleasure to hear this one (LOUD!)
Posted 5 years ago by khardog145    [ Reply ]
Turn it up for sure!!
Posted 5 years ago by Donzi    [ Reply ]
The hard-panned kick drum is unusual
Posted 5 years ago by MJdub    [ Reply ]
This tune make me turn it up to to 11.
Posted 5 years ago by youngers    [ Reply ]
This song made my day!
Posted 5 years ago by youngers    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 years ago by M209T    [ Reply ]
Saw Robin Trower in New Orleans at theNew Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 20 plus years ago. Actually, I lie, I couldn't get into the tent and had to peer around  the flaps at his nether half , but no fear, Mr T had his volume turned to 11 and all was well
Posted 5 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 lizardking wrote:

Wow...thanks for that share, Proc....amazing how hard it was for Mr. Olsen to make that art, from art, freaking awesome actually.  Heck....I'll go 7 to 8 now on this track...Long Live RP!!
 

A yin yang belly button? :)
Posted 5 years ago by Jackalope1    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

It's kind of convoluted, but it's a painting of a sculpture of a Mobius strip - done by Paul Olsen, who apparently did a few covers for Robin Trower.
 

Posted 5 years ago by Jackalope1    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

It's kind of convoluted, but it's a painting of a sculpture of a Mobius strip - done by Paul Olsen, who apparently did a few covers for Robin Trower.
 
Wow...thanks for that share, Proc....amazing how hard it was for Mr. Olsen to make that art, from art, freaking awesome actually.  Heck....I'll go 7 to 8 now on this track...Long Live RP!!
Posted 5 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
 DaidyBoy wrote:
Anyone know what that album cover is?  I know it isn't a belly button, but that's what I see ...

ps this is bangin'
 
It's kind of convoluted, but it's a painting of a sculpture of a Mobius strip - done by Paul Olsen, who apparently did a few covers for Robin Trower.
Posted 6 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 DaidyBoy wrote:
Anyone know what that album cover is?  I know it isn't a belly button, but that's what I see ...

ps this is bangin'
 
It's a lug 'ole Daidy.

The whole album is great too, I saw him do this set live in the 70's (see buddy's comment) at my local Uni, mesmerising guitar work.
Posted 6 years ago by Sam_Chucklestone    [ Reply ]
Anyone know what that album cover is?  I know it isn't a belly button, but that's what I see ...

ps this is bangin'
Posted 6 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
I saw Robin Trower live in Dallas in 1975 touring Bridge of Sighs. It was one of my favorite albums then and remains so today. Classic & timeless.
Posted 6 years ago by buddy    [ Reply ]
Blasting this from the car 8-track player back in the day. Ahhhh, the memories!
Posted 6 years ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
 SensorJ wrote:
I first heard this song as I entered the Long Beach Arena on 3/12/75 to see Led Zeppelin at 13 years old. I've loved it since.
 


Long Beach Arena had some outstanding show line ups back in that day. About the same age my first concert was  Rory Gallagher, Fleetwood Mac (orig), and Deep Purple in Long  Beach

Posted 6 years ago by max_p    [ Reply ]
Ah, awesome music from high school daze!
Posted 6 years ago by romangaslan    [ Reply ]
What a heck of a start for a song! Got my attention right away.
Posted 6 years ago by klaasstap    [ Reply ]
 this rocks ...
Posted 6 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
I was 16 when this came out. . . I should listen to this album more often because it is an absolute classic. 

Thanks for the reminder Bill. 
Posted 6 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
Probably saw him on same tour in DC . It was tremendously good.

parttime wrote:
They did a tour in the mid 70's, one of the stops was at Winterland SF. I was so blown away by how much sound 3 guy's could make,  on that tiny stage..

 

Posted 6 years ago by stevesaw    [ Reply ]
They did a tour in the mid 70's, one of the stops was at Winterland SF. I was so blown away by how much sound 3 guy's could make,  on that tiny stage..
Posted 6 years ago by parttime    [ Reply ]
I do on occasion enjoy the guitar shredders but this one?   Not so much.  

Far too many clichés for my liking.  
Posted 6 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 eliaspace wrote:
annoying: 1

 
I'm guessing you rate all songs a '1' or a '10'?
Posted 6 years ago by benhardt57    [ Reply ]
 Bleyfusz wrote:

Ours was some live album from Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush (not exactly the same period, I guess). Never heard from them again, so I don't know how I'd like it today.

 
Frank still tours.  Saw him a few years back at the Pgh Blues Festival.
Posted 6 years ago by countyman    [ Reply ]
oh man, that tune COOKS!
Posted 6 years ago by Propayne    [ Reply ]
annoying: 1
Posted 7 years ago by eliaspace    [ Reply ]
AAAAAAAAHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAA!!! AWESOME ROCK BABY!!! : )

(NOW WHERE'S THAT DOOBIE? : P
Posted 7 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
{#Devil_pimp}zesty !
Posted 7 years ago by primm    [ Reply ]
Had to smile when this one came on. I'm trying out new headphones. heheh.
Posted 7 years ago by ExpatLarry    [ Reply ]
 nagsheadlocal wrote:
Let's face it: for doing a few bong hits and hanging with friends, this was the album to put on the turntable.

 
Ours was some live album from Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush (not exactly the same period, I guess). Never heard from them again, so I don't know how I'd like it today.
Posted 7 years ago by Bleyfusz    [ Reply ]
Let's face it: for doing a few bong hits and hanging with friends, this was the album to put on the turntable.
Posted 7 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
RIP Jimmy Dewar
Posted 7 years ago by dtheb    [ Reply ]
 unclehud wrote:
Oh well.  Brain just turned to jello.  Again.
 
And again.  Good thing it's lunchtime.  The slow burn near the end is scorching!
Posted 7 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
AAAAAAAAHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAA!!! YOU DIRTY DEVIL DJ I LOVE YOU!!! 

good morning music  : )     crank it
Posted 7 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
 kingart wrote:
SMOKIN'!  A certified window rattling street blaster.  

 
This and Mississippi Queen are neck in neck for best song start!
Posted 7 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
Check out his latest release.  Its really good

 
Posted 7 years ago by jbuhl    [ Reply ]
SMOKIN'!  A certified window rattling street blaster.  
Posted 8 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
awwwww

I love Trower 
Posted 8 years ago by Propayne    [ Reply ]
A little bit more Robin Trower, porfavòr seniòr DJ
Posted 8 years ago by Carlo9151    [ Reply ]
Would love to hear the rest of that jam. Someone just decided to fade out at the end....
Posted 8 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]
Wow completely forgot about them. Thanks for the remainder!{#Cheesygrin}
Posted 8 years ago by zerosomething    [ Reply ]
Gotta love James Dewar vocals! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCQqfLxh3c8
Posted 8 years ago by ddog    [ Reply ]
 thewiseking wrote:
badly dated
 
Stop dwelling on your social life and rock out to the music!
Posted 8 years ago by rcurrier    [ Reply ]
 nagsheadlocal wrote:
The change-up that comes in 3/4 of the way through is a killer moment.

 
Just got there. Kickass.

This has been quite the rockin' break, Bill.  Love it. :D 
Posted 8 years ago by Kaiser    [ Reply ]
 molson wrote:
Badly dated...NOT...timeless RT!!!!

 
Wrong, this power trio is most definitely timeless!
Posted 8 years ago by ddog    [ Reply ]
Badly dated...NOT...timeless RT!!!!
Posted 9 years ago by molson    [ Reply ]
The change-up that comes in 3/4 of the way through is a killer moment.
Posted 9 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
this tune cooks
Posted 9 years ago by Propayne    [ Reply ]
Man, it  reminds me of good led zeppelin songs for 1970's
Posted 9 years ago by bsmith1    [ Reply ]
Damn!! This is awesome.
Posted 9 years ago by Beastie    [ Reply ]
AAAAAAAAHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAA!!! YOU DIRTY DEVIL DJ I LOVE YOU!!! 

WAAA-HAAAA YOU ARE SUPERMAN!!! 
Posted 9 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Groooovy
Posted 9 years ago by pankman    [ Reply ]
badly dated
Posted 9 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
I had the honor of seeing him in concert back in the 70s.  Not very many people came to see him. His response?  "Fuck it, I'm going to play a long set just for you that showed up"   He proceeded to do just that. {#Guitarist}
Posted 9 years ago by Fiji5555    [ Reply ]
One of the past greats! More please?
Posted 9 years ago by fitmartin    [ Reply ]
 hempmandan wrote:
AMAZING!!!!! FUCKIN' ROCKIN' MAN! He used to have this purple Dodge Challenger...


 
Lol, too funny Dude!
Posted 9 years ago by fitmartin    [ Reply ]
AMAZING!!!!! FUCKIN' ROCKIN' MAN! He used to have this purple Dodge Challenger...

Posted 9 years ago by hempmandan    [ Reply ]
 ksiq wrote:
Robin Trower is in a stratosphere that only a few have gained access.
I was way outside the range of hearing and the guitar faintly came through from time to time and I had to run up and see the playlist and the closer I got the less I needed to see it.  Awwwww Robin Trower.............. 
There is a depth, an emotion, a relevance that speaks.  Robin Trower captures it for me.  

 
I have read few more eloquent descriptions of anyone's emotional connection to music, especially a particular artist. Thanks.
Posted 10 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 ksiq wrote:
Robin Trower is in a stratosphere that only a few have gained access.
I was way outside the range of hearing and the guitar faintly came through from time to time and I had to run up and see the playlist and the closer I got the less I needed to see it.  Awwwww Robin Trower.............. 
There is a depth, an emotion, a relevance that speaks.  Robin Trower captures it for me.  

 
Very well said 
Posted 10 years ago by Lindo525    [ Reply ]
Damn!
Posted 10 years ago by onerb    [ Reply ]
Robin Trower is in a stratosphere that only a few have gained access.
I was way outside the range of hearing and the guitar faintly came through from time to time and I had to run up and see the playlist and the closer I got the less I needed to see it.  Awwwww Robin Trower.............. 
There is a depth, an emotion, a relevance that speaks.  Robin Trower captures it for me.  
Posted 10 years ago by ksiq    [ Reply ]
{#Clap} {#Clap} {#Clap} {#Clap}
Posted 10 years ago by shellbella    [ Reply ]
Never too much Robin Trower :)

James Dewar RIP...you are missed..

Bridge Of Sighs? Hannah? Gonna Be More Suspicious? Shame The Devil? ....any or all would be great additions.
Posted 10 years ago by notftpdoug    [ Reply ]
This badass mofo was doing in the 1970s what Stevie Ray Vaughan was doing in the 1980s.

He was also doing what Pearl Jam was doing in the 1990s, but I don't remember what song that would be.

Robin Trower owns so hard.
Posted 10 years ago by dse    [ Reply ]
 MassivRuss wrote:
F*cking Robin Trower!!!  Bill. You. Rock.

Hey kids, were the 70's awesome or what?

{#Dancingbanana}{#Bananajam}{#Dancingbanana_2}

 
FUCK YEAH!!!   PAARR-TEEE MAN!!!   but seriously, Trower rocks 
Posted 10 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
What a fantastic sounding guitar.
Posted 10 years ago by lasker98    [ Reply ]
 ccjemmett wrote:
News flash :  The 60's/70's generation of blues-rock guitarists were not Hendrix wannabes. He was one of them. The concensus best of the lot but fully one of them.
 
Agreed!!! Trower can hold his own among the guitar gods, in my book.
Posted 10 years ago by EarthMama    [ Reply ]
Oh well.  Brain just turned to jello.  Again.
Posted 10 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
News flash :  The 60's/70's generation of blues-rock guitarists were not Hendrix wannabes. He was one of them. The concensus best of the lot but fully one of them.
Posted 10 years ago by ccjemmett    [ Reply ]
I always thought Trower was the only one of the many Hendrix wannabes that actually sounded like him.
Posted 11 years ago by joelbb    [ Reply ]
 nikki54 wrote:
I never thought I would hear Robin Trower on Radio Paradise; thank you for being so versatile!!!

 
Ditto.  Ditto.  Bill, awesome!  Trower and Beck were both supposed to be "the next Jimi," after he died.  Too bad they only cut a couple of great albums.  I haven't heard this in ages.  Geez, I used to play the heck outta this one back in the '70's.  Oops, there I go again, dating myself.  It really confounds my efforts to be 29 every year on my Bday  {#Lol}
Posted 11 years ago by S-curvy    [ Reply ]