Top notch. JT... go boy go! Good to see the old white boots again... and Burke with short locks! Seriously though folks, this is prime Budgie... shows what we're missing these days (no disrespect Mr Lees and Mr Goldie).
I saw them in Swansea in about 2010 I think. Ended up meeting the band after the show as i couldn't get back to uni in Bristol because the Severn tunnel was being repaired and I had no car. Excellent show, what a band! Even if Burke can't tour anymore if he could get Budgie together to do another album that would be amazing!
@SuperMrMalibog This bands first three albums were before Rush's debut in 1974... I seriously get sick and tired of people calling Budgie a rush clone when they predate rush! Jesus Christ, just because Budgie isn't in guitar hero or some shit doesn't mean they are not creadable. I am more then positive that Geddy Lee and the gang were paying close attention to what Budgie was doing....
I saw this band twice in the 1980's. Theyt are the fucking business!!! Stand aside all the so-called "rock bands" today; you will never see the like. Enjoy, relish, learn. Today rock bands are all so fucking soft
@celticwitan just gotta say, saw budgie in the 70s with judas preist at bolton tec. wat a night, tony bourge doin "parents" is somat ill never forget. also kk downing throwin his V up in the air, just as the lights went out!! he didn't catch it. hit the stage with a wollop!!!!!!!!!!!!
Budgie is the original 3 piece band with the bassist as the lead singer, Rush was the clone. Budgie was robbed by disco music. Metallica, Iron Maiden Van Halen etc covered Budgie songs... They never covered Rush songs. Get it right. Metallica got started playing Budgie covers.
Burke Shelley was working as a roadie for Metallica when they played one of his songs, live, (crash course ) and he said “I wrote that!” They hadn’t even know he was working for them.
I think you'll find Yes was a far bigger influence on Rush than Budgie. Fucking love Budgie though, by a million miles the best band ever out of Wales.
@SuperMrMalibog "A couple of singles before 1974".... This is completely wrong. Budgie had three legitimate albums out before 1974. The self titled debut, Squawk, and Never Turn Your Back On a Friend. They definatly WERE touring before 1974.
Why should one call his heavy rock band "Budgie".....? Might it have been to do something with Burke ? Maybe having been bullied relentlessly , and vowed to get famous as "Budgie".....? If so...he surely had the last laugh....
Dave Mustaine of Megadeth Tweeted "Radio played Napoleon bona part 1&2 as my alarm this morning. What a way to wake up!"
Terrific voice from Mr Shelley and what a wonderful song too...Thank you we need more Budgie on You Tube please....
They are my all time fave Rock band. Some of the greatest ROCK songs you'll ever hear !!!!
Top notch. JT... go boy go! Good to see the old white boots again... and Burke with short locks! Seriously though folks, this is prime Budgie... shows what we're missing these days (no disrespect Mr Lees and Mr Goldie).
love budgie music all the way back from the beginning. imagine any one knocking a band that has that much fill in a song with only 3 players.
Awesome stuff what a band
The best rock band ever, classic stuff
Incredible band up ther with the Zeps,Sabs and Purples of this world easily and a big influence on NWOBHM too.
Seen 'em loads of times - great stuff.
Awesome band, brilliant music, the most underrated and obscure talent in the world, and god damn ugly, BUDGIE FOREVER.
I saw them in Swansea in about 2010 I think. Ended up meeting the band after the show as i couldn't get back to uni in Bristol because the Severn tunnel was being repaired and I had no car. Excellent show, what a band! Even if Burke can't tour anymore if he could get Budgie together to do another album that would be amazing!
A Real Rock Band Showing the Little Kiddies how it's really done !
Love Budgie!!!!
Does anybody know if this live show exist on cd?
what a great voice!
I love it when they kick in at 3:04 and start rocking out .
Wonderful band! Truly great albums
I was there. Are there more video from this gig and other from 99'. Dio, Purple.... I'll buy it... best year ever in sweden rock's history!!!!!!
@impeckablebudgie Can confirm, John Thomas lives in Worcestershire. Seen out and about regularly!
My best Band I love it...Budgie yeah
lastima que budgie nunca tuvieron el reconocimiento que merecían. thanks 4 post this video @impeckablebudgie
that is the power supply line up......big john Thomas on guitar and steve Williams on drums
Yes ! I Love Budgie !
Brilliant! Saw them with Blizzard of Oz!
@SuperMrMalibog This bands first three albums were before Rush's debut in 1974... I seriously get sick and tired of people calling Budgie a rush clone when they predate rush! Jesus Christ, just because Budgie isn't in guitar hero or some shit doesn't mean they are not creadable. I am more then positive that Geddy Lee and the gang were paying close attention to what Budgie was doing....
I love Rush and Budgie...its simple
nice job
Destruidor !!!!! 🤘
Fantastic!
I saw this band twice in the 1980's. Theyt are the fucking business!!! Stand aside all the so-called "rock bands" today; you will never see the like. Enjoy, relish, learn. Today rock bands are all so fucking soft
omfg really nice vid... budgie rocks forever
@celticwitan just gotta say, saw budgie in the 70s with judas preist at bolton tec. wat a night, tony bourge doin "parents" is somat ill never forget. also kk downing throwin his V up in the air, just as the lights went out!! he didn't catch it. hit the stage with a wollop!!!!!!!!!!!!
This song is fucking epic...
Budgie is the original 3 piece band with the bassist as the lead singer, Rush was the clone. Budgie was robbed by disco music. Metallica, Iron Maiden Van Halen etc covered Budgie songs... They never covered Rush songs. Get it right. Metallica got started playing Budgie covers.
Burke Shelley was working as a roadie for Metallica when they played one of his songs, live, (crash course ) and he said “I wrote that!” They hadn’t even know he was working for them.
I think you'll find Yes was a far bigger influence on Rush than Budgie. Fucking love Budgie though, by a million miles the best band ever out of Wales.
@@SvenTviking Not true.
COOL oldie great musik
Does Budgie still play? Me and my brother would LOVE to see them.
Sadly they don't tour anymore.. My dad saw them a long time ago and he said that it was legendary
They stopped because of Burke's health issues. I'd take his place so he could actively continue to give us the joy of his music.
Waooo Sr!
Rush and Budgie are both amazing... can't believe people would argue over them. They are chalk and cheese in terms of musical style.
Good stuff impeckablebudgie...
Got any more?
sorry i never bought a budgie album.....my bad..... they fucking rock........
@SuperMrMalibog "A couple of singles before 1974".... This is completely wrong. Budgie had three legitimate albums out before 1974. The self titled debut, Squawk, and Never Turn Your Back On a Friend. They definatly WERE touring before 1974.
@SuperMrMalibog How can Budgie be a stripped down version of Rush when they were before them? Rush is clearly a stripped down version of Budgie!
guitar is Bourg Shelley
is there a guitar cover of this song?
El Meastro
who is the guitarist on this??? he's got on boots and is chewing gum...is it tony??
3:04
Are they stile giging
What's that ? Burke moving along with the times? (hairwise)He might as well wear contact lenses.The guitar player stole Lemmy's old boots.Ridiculous.
It's the vocals. Not much else.
Why should one call his heavy rock band "Budgie".....? Might it have been to do something with Burke ? Maybe having been bullied relentlessly , and vowed to get famous as "Budgie".....? If so...he surely had the last laugh....
@ninjazeppelin Budgie < Thin Lizzy
Budgie is heavier and harder than Rush,I love Rush one of the greatest but each one of can hold there own hands down.