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@Jantje Pietje It's best to get those videos uploaded, because if you do not do it, then they might never appear on UA-cam. That Nakamichi was and still is an awesome tape deck.
@@ScottishTeeVee I saw them open for Simple Minds's Sparkle in the Rain in 1985 I believe at the Beacon Theater in Manhattan, usa. I don't think it was Simple Minds for Once Upon a Time in 1986. I've only heard one bad album I didn't like. Everything else, B-Sides and all, Pure & True Gold!
Theyre not lesser known they were very popular in the UK in the 80s and still have a decent following today,i believe they broke canada and have a following in the US......guess im biased been a fan from the get go! lol
Take me back to then.. I'd gladly swap everything today to be back in the 80s watching amazing bands like China Crisis... Melodic, calm peaceful, beautiful and talented.. Just love it..
This is fkn brill. Takes me back to when first introduced to CC in 84' and was taken away by it all. What a change at that time from all the american stuff, though some was v good, it was refreshing to hear something to relax with ( X nurse )
I suspect over time more and more CC fans will find this footage, which amply showcases their ( underrated) talent. I have been listening to them since the eighties and the albums remain among my all time favourites. There is probably more music from the archives of the past waiting to be posted on You Tube lying around in half forgotten collections in attics across the world. It is great that you have taken the time to post this and other rare footage from the past- in time, it will not just be seen as great music but part of the way we document and understand a unique period in music history. I have been lucky enough to see China Crisis a number of times over the years- they are even better live than on record and with experience, they sound even better in the last twenty five years than the eighties. They are still going strong and really are a band who deserved wider recognition. Posts like this will help the re-evaluation which may one day happen. Thank you.
Not fully agree....I tbink they reached their peak with working with fire and steel. Then it went slowly in descent. I saw life footage of 2019....he really lost his particular voice. If you compare this with Terry Hall for example.....whom I saw live in 2019.....quite a difference.
Потрясающе! Вчера ютуб подкинул мне эту группу, мы с супругой прослушали альбом с синей обложкой и были очарованы этой музыкой и голосами ребят... Я не знал эту группу раньше, но теперь я прослушаю все их альбомы и песни! Музыка эта очень подходит для машины... С горячим приветом из России✌🏻
Fast forward to today and everyone would be holding up their effing mobile phone and filming it to somehow enjoy it at another time.....these kids just living the moment. Wish I was there!
I hate people filming on phones/cameras.I still remember acts I've seen over 40 years ago in my head.Get caught in the moment.Leave your phone off !!!!!
I am from Liverpool so grew up listening to these boys but only really took notice of the big hits. It's only in recent years I've got into their other stuff. Everyday The Same and Arizona Sky are my favourites now. Great upload👍
So amazing!! Not seen this before.I have seen them live twice recently and they are brilliant as ever. Really wonderful to see the audience invited onstage.
Just love this band . So many memories from ' 85 . Jersey, C Islands . . The Summer I met and fell in love withy beautiful wife . . The year of Live Aid with Freddie, TFF'S , And many more . The most wonderful year of my life . . Halcyon days . 💘💘
Ya 1985 was a great year. I loved every year in the 80’s. The 90’s were much more negative but still good. Everything before the internet took over everyone’s lives was a better time but ya 82-88 was a fun uplifting period for music,movies and pop culture. I loved it!
For the longest time since discovering them in the mid 90s for me it was only Working with Fire and Steel and Arizona Sky. Listening to old broadcasts of Laser 558 and Radio Caroline has exposed me to this fine song and Black Man Ray as well, King in a Catolic Style too!
@@ScottishTeeVee superb. I’ve seen the guys live 7 times now, and never fail to deliver, Gary is a born comedian, can’t help himself , always has something to get off his chest between songs , they are back here next year doing a more intimate gig…..can’t wait…..👍🇮🇲💪
How good were CC. What a great time it was for highly imaginative bands to shine. Understated quality and the type of artistic integrity missing these days.
Cheers for this Scottish TeeVee, takes me back to Tiffany's and the Pavilion in Glasgow in the early to mid 1980`s. Magical memories with this epic Liverpool band, love them. Last saw them in Glasgow about 10 years ago.
Thanks for uploading this! I’ve seen them live a few times over the last decade and seeing them again in 2 weeks! Such an amazing band, Gary & Eddie are so much fun and still sound amazing.
Thank you for this!! I bought China Crisis vinyl when they came out,but never saw them live.In a way,for me,they went out of fashion and I haven't listened to them for over 20 years,but now I'm loving their beautiful,effortless music again-They have such a timeless sound
0:00 - Wishful Thinking 4:04 - Christian 9:56 - Tragedy and Mystery 10:40 - King in a Catholic Style 14:54 - African and White 19:51 - Working With Fire And Steel
Fell in love with the wee girl at the front with white top and trousers with Break written on it ......wonder what shes doing now ... probably a grandma by now , i have seven grandchildren now cant believe it , i never even wanted kids !
1 of over 2000 music videos on this channel, all taken from my videotape collection.
If you enjoy this channel, then help keep it going via Go Fund Me at gofund.me/f91033fc
@Jantje Pietje It's best to get those videos uploaded, because if you do not do it, then they might never appear on UA-cam. That Nakamichi was and still is an awesome tape deck.
Ive loved em forever!!! Theyre touring now for their 40th anniversary now !!!
@@Mff48 And I hear they are still superb live, I hope you get the chance to see them, many other who have left comments have seen them recently.
@@ScottishTeeVee I saw them open for Simple Minds's Sparkle in the Rain in 1985 I believe at the Beacon Theater in Manhattan, usa. I don't think it was Simple Minds for Once Upon a Time in 1986.
I've only heard one bad album I didn't like. Everything else, B-Sides and all, Pure & True Gold!
@@qwj68boots It was May 25th 1984, almost 40 years ago 😮 You were lucky to have been there.
These guys are so awesome, I'm 22 and just found them this year. Their style is so stylish and unique gotta love these lesser known stand out acts.
Thanks for watching and commenting, you are probably their youngest fan. They are still touring, so you might get the chance to see them sometime.
Have you listened to "flaunt the imperfection"? It will change your life even more mate
Theyre not lesser known they were very popular in the UK in the 80s and still have a decent following today,i believe they broke canada and have a following in the US......guess im biased been a fan from the get go! lol
@@stephencoulter9342 possuo em vinil. Na verdade, tenho os três primeiros em LP!
@@stephencoulter9342 you're right it's a brilliant album I haven't played it for years though
Take me back to then.. I'd gladly swap everything today to be back in the 80s watching amazing bands like China Crisis... Melodic, calm peaceful, beautiful and talented.. Just love it..
Another time u won't see again but great memories working with fire and steel something else ❤
Beautiful music 🎶
Fantastic Band ✌🏼still touring 2023
Thanks for watching and commenting Gerard
God I miss 1985, the clothes the great music, school days holidays to the west country and more. This brings it all back to me.
Phenomenal China Crisis footage - truly rare and ridiculously sensational
Christian is such a great and peaceful song, china crisis very underrated band❤
This is fkn brill. Takes me back to when first introduced to CC in 84' and was taken away by it all. What a change at that time from all the american stuff, though some was v good, it was refreshing to hear something to relax with ( X nurse )
Been a fan since 1988 when an old boss of mine played What Price Paradise one weekend.
Thanks for watching and commenting Eric
This version of "Wishful Thinking" with the synth strings instead of the usual clarinet is sublime!
I met Kevin Wilkinson when he was 17 and even then was an awesome drummer. He joined my boyfriends band Stadium Dogs.
Thanks for watching and commenting
Had a little chat with these two last year. Lovely funny guys. Still gigging, still great!
I suspect over time more and more CC fans will find this footage, which amply showcases their ( underrated) talent. I have been listening to them since the eighties and the albums remain among my all time favourites. There is probably more music from the archives of the past waiting to be posted on You Tube lying around in half forgotten collections in attics across the world. It is great that you have taken the time to post this and other rare footage from the past- in time, it will not just be seen as great music but part of the way we document and understand a unique period in music history.
I have been lucky enough to see China Crisis a number of times over the years- they are even better live than on record and with experience, they sound even better in the last twenty five years than the eighties. They are still going strong and really are a band who deserved wider recognition. Posts like this will help the re-evaluation which may one day happen. Thank you.
So glad you enjoyed this and thank you for taking the time to leave such a good comment.
@@ScottishTeeVee Thanks for the response.
They did phenomenal B sides !
@@mhurleymh I so agree!
Not fully agree....I tbink they reached their peak with working with fire and steel. Then it went slowly in descent.
I saw life footage of 2019....he really lost his particular voice.
If you compare this with Terry Hall for example.....whom I saw live in 2019.....quite a difference.
My favourite band back then in my late teens and even more so now im 56...simply the best!!
One of u.k. most brilliant synth pop songs. forever in my heart
this is cracking. just seen them 2 nights ago in greenock Albany. fantastic. sept 2023. 👍✌👏
Simply wonderful
Потрясающе! Вчера ютуб подкинул мне эту группу, мы с супругой прослушали альбом с синей обложкой и были очарованы этой музыкой и голосами ребят... Я не знал эту группу раньше, но теперь я прослушаю все их альбомы и песни! Музыка эта очень подходит для машины... С горячим приветом из России✌🏻
Спасибо за просмотр и комментарий. Приятно услышать мнение зрителя из России
@@ScottishTeeVee и вам спасибо, за то, что познакомили с этими ребятами! 🤝
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Still have the absolute privilege of seeing these guys every year at Christmas (2020 aside) - still on top form.
Where John?
@@dannymcmince They play Glasgow every December - Christmas starts that night.
@@johnmcalindon523 Ah brilliant...hope they come to Ireland some time.. thanks
Great band!
What a treat.
Thanks for watching and commenting
Wow, what other group do we know of had their fans on stage with them during the set??!!! Gone are those days...
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“I sat on the roof, and watched the day go by” how unique is that 🙏🏻
Still going strong great band.
Saw them a couple of weeks ago in Liverpool absolutely brilliant as good as always just a couple of lads from Kirkby 👋👋
Greatest hits still gets some hammer on a Sunday morning. Magnificent band.
I recently saw them live in my home town, I am now hooked❤
Fast forward to today and everyone would be holding up their effing mobile phone and filming it to somehow enjoy it at another time.....these kids just living the moment. Wish I was there!
Yes!
And posting it on UA-cam..!
I hate people filming on phones/cameras.I still remember acts I've seen over 40 years ago in my head.Get caught in the moment.Leave your phone off !!!!!
Surely the best China concert ive evwr watched
love it. feels like going back to 1985. 1980s best decade ever.
I am glad you enjoyed this video Lee
Two lovely lads and still are.
so underrated.
Yeah I agree. TBH I was not a fan, but they are a good live band, so they get my respect.
Agree Drake. They don't get their due when the 1980's nostalgia comes around. They were brilliant and unique.
Their melodies are so catchy!
I am from Liverpool so grew up listening to these boys but only really took notice of the big hits. It's only in recent years I've got into their other stuff. Everyday The Same and Arizona Sky are my favourites now. Great upload👍
timeless song it lingers always in my mind the best song ever
The great Gazza Johnson on bass!
Who's the keyboard player?
Brian McNeill on keyboards
@@garryaldridge4655 wee Brian to some of his Glasgow friends...just to keep him separate from BriantheAmerican...
Cool,china is the best band england...i hope someday visit Perú for tourism and concert😎😉
So amazing!! Not seen this before.I have seen them live twice recently and they are brilliant as ever.
Really wonderful to see the audience invited onstage.
Thanks for watching and commenting
Christian is still hauntingly beautiful after so many years.
Many thanks, an absolute gem of a video👍🏻
Wishful thinking I wonderful the synths are awesome
Something very emotionally uplifting about this band.
This brings back happy memories of the time where Music is at its Best, and Artist are Top! I love Cc.
x1
Thanks for putting this up, such an original band, beautiful music.
Our pleasure! Thanks for watching and commenting
Awesome! Really cool how they engaged with the fans and let them up. Thanks for uploading.
I'm glad you enjoyed this, thanks for taking the time to comment🙂
Thanks for posting this is absolutely brilliant by China Crisis I've saw them a few weeks back they still sound brilliant.
Glad you enjoyed it
Just love this band . So many memories from ' 85 . Jersey, C Islands . . The Summer I met and fell in love withy beautiful wife . . The year of Live Aid with Freddie, TFF'S , And many more . The most wonderful year of my life . . Halcyon days . 💘💘
Ya 1985 was a great year. I loved every year in the 80’s. The 90’s were much more negative but still good. Everything before the internet took over everyone’s lives was a better time but ya 82-88 was a fun uplifting period for music,movies and pop culture. I loved it!
i swear the 80s were more accepting than today
And to think there was Apartheid, Thatcherism & Reaganomics. But listen & hear what legacy was left for us to truly relish!
Great indeed talented
Thanks for watching and commenting Angel
Thx to you for upload it man
Just amazing to see this. What a band and a moment in time. Thanks from Seattle, STV!
Nice to hear from a viewer in Seattle. Thanks for watching and commenting Alistair🙂
Wow hey thanks for uploading great quality
This is my favourite band love these guys
Brilliant, can’t wait to see them soon in Birmingham, I was 19 in 1985, best years of my life and best music
most adorable yummy men that I ever seen, they are only 3 yrs older than me ! I grew up with all this gorgeous music 💗💗💗💗💗💗
Thanks for watching and commenting Britney 🙂
Amazing to see them perform while allowing fans on the stage with them. How cool is that?
I liked it and kinda hoped at least one of them would have found this and commented by now.
For the longest time since discovering them in the mid 90s for me it was only Working with Fire and Steel and Arizona Sky. Listening to old broadcasts of Laser 558 and Radio Caroline has exposed me to this fine song and Black Man Ray as well, King in a Catolic Style too!
Thanks for watching and commenting
Thank you for uploading, we saw them live last night in the Isle of Man, doing the “Flaunt the Imperfection tour…….👍🇮🇲💖
You were lucky to have seen them, was it a good gig?
@@ScottishTeeVee superb. I’ve seen the guys live 7 times now, and never fail to deliver, Gary is a born comedian, can’t help himself , always has something to get off his chest between songs , they are back here next year doing a more intimate gig…..can’t wait…..👍🇮🇲💪
How fantastic. They’re still going, but their dads play the songs now and our dads go and watch them.
Thanks for watching and commenting
How good were CC. What a great time it was for highly imaginative bands to shine. Understated quality and the type of artistic integrity missing these days.
Thanks for watching and commenting, I am glad you found and enjoyed this video
De mis bandas favoritas de los 80´s.
Super...fantastic
Thanks for watching and commenting 🙂
great band! Very own style and very demanding. I am always amazed at the men of this world who provide us with the best music!
Thanks for posting. Nice live set with descent quality. They definitely deserved their place in the 80ties. Great memories
Glad you enjoyed it
Priceless
Musica melancólica....nostalgia totalmente New Wave. 🤍💙
Thanks for watching and commenting
AMAZING! just amazing seeing this .... txs so much!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I can say I know the band quite well. This video is one of the best I have seen.
Gad you enjoyed it, I hope the band see it sometime
Hi. You know what this setlist is?
@@imaginedreamingofficial3432
Wishful Thinking
Christian
Tragedy and Mystery
King in a Catholic Style
African and White
Working with Fire and Steel
@@simonespanu7768 Thanks!
Cheers for this Scottish TeeVee, takes me back to Tiffany's and the Pavilion in Glasgow in the early to mid 1980`s.
Magical memories with this epic Liverpool band, love them. Last saw them in Glasgow about 10 years ago.
A remember Tiffanys and the Pavillion. Thanks for commenting Andrew.
Thanks for uploading this! I’ve seen them live a few times over the last decade and seeing them again in 2 weeks! Such an amazing band, Gary & Eddie are so much fun and still sound amazing.
Did you see them at Daryl’s House?
Thank you for this!! I bought China Crisis vinyl when they came out,but never saw them live.In a way,for me,they went out of fashion and I haven't listened to them for over 20 years,but now I'm loving their beautiful,effortless music again-They have such a timeless sound
They're worth re-visiting. Believe me. I can't stay away and need a fix always.
This is superb. I love CC and the Tube but don't remember this. :)
This was more of a regional show, not broadcast everywhere. I'm glad you enjoyed it Ian
0:00 - Wishful Thinking
4:04 - Christian
9:56 - Tragedy and Mystery
10:40 - King in a Catholic Style
14:54 - African and White
19:51 - Working With Fire And Steel
Thanks for taking the time to do this
Brings back great mid 80's memories ❤
Great upload!! Many thanks!!
So underated bands of all time if they'd been with emi or a big labels and not vergin records they wood ov been massive
thanks for uploading this! also a younger fan and it’s sweet to see footage of them playing back then!
me encanta la cancion
es fabuloso
What a band. Going to their Manila gig in July.
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Brillaint Cheers for this
Glad you found and enjoyed it
That was just groovy and mellow and really awesome. :D
Brilliant, Im glad you enjoyed this Martin
thank you so much for sharing this, this is amazing.
You're so welcome!
Christian at 4.14 is far better than the studio version. The guitar work is so good. Overall a great live performance.
Glad you found and enjoyed this John
What a gem!
Great band also liked OMD from Liverpool and Aztec camera
fantastica--
shocking collection of mullets
Amazing ❤
Pure class..
Loved that.
Glad you said that Brian, this is one I was worried about uploading, was not sure if people would watch.
Gary is nice to get the audience on the podium at 10.45......
This is the only video I know that actually focus on the main singer 😂
I never thought of that and you are right
Will watch them in Hammersmith Saturday
Fell in love with the wee girl at the front with white top and trousers with Break written on it ......wonder what shes doing now ... probably a grandma by now , i have seven grandchildren now cant believe it , i never even wanted kids !
God bless girl that was a different times. U have good taste bless ❤
Awesome so good china crisis is the best band ever !!!!!
Getting there STV, nice one, keep em coming👍👍
And still doing the circuit ❤
This is superb thanks for uploading 👍
Most welcome 😊
Love it