Stretch - Why Did You Do It? (live 2012)

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Stretch is BACK - a completely underrated British Blues Rock Band from the 70s reunited and just released a NEW CD called "Unfinished Business".
This video was captured LIVE during their "second gig in the last 35 years":-)) (as Elmer was kidding) @ the Borderline, London UK on Jan 28, 2012
("Why Did You Do It" was written by Kirby)

Stretch 2012 is:
Elmer Gantry (voc, harmonica)
Kirby Gregory (guitar, on the right)
Justin Hildreth (drums)
Jim Scadding (bass)
Brett Lambshine (guitar)
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Why Did You Do It

I've been thinking 'bout what you have done to me
The damage is much deeper than you'll ever see
Hit me like a hammer to my head
I wonder were you pushed or were you led?

Chorus:
Why did you do it? Why did you do that thing to me?
Why did you do it? Why did you do that thing to me?
The only one who knows the truth,
Man it's him me and you.

My friends they listen to the things I say
They listen and they hear more everyday
But I know they never understand it
Because it was no accident you planned it.

Chorus:
Why did you do it? Why did you do that thing to me?
Why did you do it? Why did you do that thing to me?
The only one who knows the truth,
Man it's him me and you.

(spoken: one, two)
(instrumental)
I've been thinking 'bout what you have done to me
The damage is much deeper than you'll ever see
Hit me like a hammer to my head
I wonder were you pushed or were you led?

Why did you do it? Why did you do that thing to me?
Why did you do it? Why did you do that thing to me?

The only one who knows the truth,
Man it's him me and you.
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What worths is that they are alive and reunited! When you see reunions like this, you must not judge the performance, but just enjoy the event! Of course original is better, but who cares? I thing it is unfair to compare a reunion live performed by aged men to their original studio version which where performed at their best!

niavras

Enfin un vrai solo sur un morceau fabuleux!..bravo messieurs!

albanlebec

I know I am setting myself up for the nasties but I really like this version. I believe the rougher edge captures the lyrics better than the original. Besides I believe there is magic in live untouched performances. Way to go Stretch.

steverowland

Absolute Classic 70s Track that should be part of every kid of those years essential collection. Slight variation from what we remember but still Love It - well done Guys!

PaulO-gxbn

Bring back Stretch fucken awesome band

rocksteady

Thanks Guys for this tight & very nicely played tune & all that live too.
I was listing to the wonderful Don Letts show whilst preparing our prawn cocktails here in Berlin where we're all just waiting to see if the national team can beat Brazil.
Don played " Pick up the Pieces" which of course got me singing. You did it better..!

pauldbenton

Great new version of a perfect song. Glad to see them playing again, last time was at The Mighty Bham Odeon supporting Rainbow in 1976 !!!!

bigmagic

A Wonderfull song for my lifetime! I Love this so much1

wuselkillefit

This song is smashing it on the European dance scene (Why did you do it Remix) about time this song was recognised well done boys

couturefit

Very cool transformed. I like the Original AND this one :)

stephantubeman

they are fine..even now!!!!great upload...

LANTZOILANTZOI

Stretch... friends of Danny Kirwan. This song is about Fleetwood Mac ‘74... This song, “Why did you do it?, ” is addressed to Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac, who pulled out of a tour with members of Stretch in 1974 who were to tour America under the name of ‘Fleetwood Mac’ to fulfil contracts & bookings made by their manager Clifford Davis.

After Mick Fleetwood pulled out of the four it was a public humiliation for the band since no member of any previous incarnation of the band was on stage and there was catcalling and booing and the possibility of riot at some of the concerts. A humiliating debacle.

Mick Fleetwood denied any involvement. He fought for control of the name of the band, claimed by Clifford Davis, their manager.

This led to a protracted legal battle between Mick Fleetwood and Clifford Davis, manager of Fleetwood Mac, Danny Kirwan, & Stretch, for legal possession to the name ‘Fleetwood Mac.’

Mick Fleetwood won the legal battle and only a band with him and John McVie In it can legally be called ‘Fleetwood Mac.’

The ‘accident’ which happened to ‘Hungry Fighter’ and their tour manager needs more examination.

Paul Raymond played on my late friend Danny Kirwan’s first solo album post Fleetwood Mac “Second Chapter”.

They formed a short lived band “Hungry Fighter” in 1974, which disbanded after their first gig ended in a terrible road crash with serious injury to their road manager & the destruction of their instruments & equipment.

My condolences to Paul’s family and loved ones.

Rest in peace Paul, your music lives on.

My late friend Danny Kirwan of Fleetwood Mac released three solo albums (“Second Chapter” 1975, “Midnight In San Juan “ 1976 & “Hello there big boy!” 1979, under DJM Records, owned now by Universal Music, including a Reggae version of The Beatles’ “Let it Be.”

Danny loved The Beatles.

I should like to see those three solo albums remastered and rereleased. Millions of music fans would too.

An interview I gave Sunday concerning my friendship with the late Danny Kirwan of Fleetwood Mac:

“The real story of Danny Kirwan post Fleetwood Mac.”

The Guitar Show Interview.

‘Hungry Fighter’ Band Members:

Danny Kirwan: Guitar/Vocal

Paul Raymond ( Plastic Penny, Chicken Shack, Savoy Brown, UFO, Michael Schenker Group, Waysted, Paul Raymond Project, ): Keyboards/Vox

Dave Walker ( Idle Race, Savoy Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Black Sabbath) : rythmn/vox

Andy Sylvester ( Chicken Shack, Big Town Playboys, Savoy Brown, Wha-Koo, Steve Gibbons Band, Chris Youlden, The Honeydrippers ) : Bass

Dave Bidwell ( Chicken Shack, Savoy Brown, d. 1977 ): drums

“It was no accident, you planned it. Why did you do it?” (Stretch).

LeonDonnelly

I saw Stretch in Bristol in 1974, supporting Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow. The only support act to get an encore, Kirby blew Blackmore off the stage, and was he pissed.

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