I just saw him last night and there were fewer than ten people there. He was amazing nonetheless and still living the dream. This shit does not get old.
I was absolutely crazy about this band. Unfortunately, my entire huge record collection was stolen and these were some of the songs I missed most. Thanks to U-Tube I am now hearing songs I feared I'd never hear again like those by Robin Lane and the Replacements and The Beat!
That's really sad to sad. I knew him years ago and he was the bomb. Joe Strummer from the Clash had some nasty incidents as well when he got older and people were ignorant.
I just discovered this band at my work, when mr. collins called us regarding with his site and i check out his band when i get home, and i cant believe that he was a legendary musician, i hope i can watch him live and playing all of the beat songs. greetings from philippines :)
I regard these guys as power pop. Thank goodness for the power pop bands of the late 70's and early 80's - there was not much else to listen to at that time unless you liked new wave/punk or techno........... Paul Collins beat very underrated - many thanks for posting !
Past all the rock business genre names and phases this time in rock was fun particularly in the US...power pop rock or just modern Beat group sound...just good ole rock
Such a great album to this day, came out the year I graduated from high school. Had the album for the turntable and the cassette for the car. Pop it in and off to the party.
The English Beat is touring with The Paul Collins Beat right now. Dave Wakeling from the UK Beat is friends with Paul Collins from the USA Beat. I'm actually going to see them play together in about 2 weeks.
saw Paul Collins couple of months ago at the blue star cafe and met him. They sounded amazing and Paul was such a down to earth guy. It was a tiny gig.
@ar4216 Some people in the USA referred to the English Beat as the Beat, but contractually, they were always "th English Beat", and yes, it was because of this group... Going the other way, the group known as the Spinners in North america were called "the Detroit Spinners" in the UK and Ireland.
@bobo007xx Powerpop is the right term because it expresses energy. New Wave is just a term that the Record industtry moguls came up with just to get the new sounds that were coming out on the radio.
There are very few videos of The Beat by Paul Collins and having the same name as The Beat with Dave Wakeling as lead singer of the 80s group Ska does not help at all. I remember that album there was by 79-80 with very good songs
Where are they now? Paul Collins-actively touring & recording with his newer group billed as The Paul Collins Beat. Steve Huff-graduated with a university degree in the 1990s, works for a hog semen supplier. Michael Ruiz-after years of touring as a drummer, Ruiz found his niche as a screen printer. Larry Whitman-talented guitarist died of mysterious circumstances in 1995. RIP Whitman. Dennis Conway-versatile drummer has played for Alice Cooper, Elton John & many more.
Hi Hector! We are working on a documentary and would love to get in touch with you regarding 70s bands like The Beat. Is there an email where we can contact you? Thank you!
@theonlytruepunk I thought they were called The New Originals ... LOL Anyway in the late 70's/early 80's, Squeeze were originally UK Squeeze in the U.S. because there was an American band called Tight Squeeze. There was another band called U.K. (a descendant of King Crimson) so there was some confusion between UK and UK Squeeze, although not much because of the difference in styles, over here, and U.K. disappeared pretty quickly.
Imagine for how many years things must've sucked for Paul Collins, I mean, makes some excellent songs with The Nerves with no real success, Blondie steals his sunshine and probably a lot of money & not quite there with Paul Collins Beat. Legend status in record store circles doesn't quite seem enough.
Seeing them too in Milwaukee. Hey bladesmark1....The English Beat were known in the UK as The Beat but had to change it to The English Beat because this band already existed. In addition the wrote the song "Hanging on the Telephone" which Blondie made famous. Just so you know.
Jack Lee wrote "Hanging on the Telephone" while he was in The Nerves with Peter Case and Paul Collins. Peter went on to form The Plimsouls and Paul formed The Beat after The Nerves split up.
Not on American TV, BBC union rules would at least require a "live" performance before the actual show. Check out the "Old Grey Whistle Test" if you want a few hundred examples
the beat was awesome.the 1st album was classic but then they had to change the name of the band to the paul collins beat because of the band the english beat but the music was still great,power-pop was the shit!!
I just saw him last night and there were fewer than ten people there. He was amazing nonetheless and still living the dream. This shit does not get old.
And Green Day is revered. Life's not fair. Paul Collins helps me overcome life. Truly a talent and legend.
I was absolutely crazy about this band. Unfortunately, my entire huge record collection was stolen and these were some of the songs I missed most. Thanks to U-Tube I am now hearing songs I feared I'd never hear again like those by Robin Lane and the Replacements and The Beat!
That's really sad to sad. I knew him years ago and he was the bomb. Joe Strummer from the Clash had some nasty incidents as well when he got older and people were ignorant.
One of the finest rock songs ever.
Top notch power pop.
Very well crafted! Great song and band!
I still have this record! Terrific stuff.
I had this album also . I loved it !!! I wish I still had it. !! One great band !!
These kids are absolutely stunning, nothing compares. Genius!!!
Thanks Stephen!
I just discovered this band at my work, when mr. collins called us regarding with his site and i check out his band when i get home, and i cant believe that he was a legendary musician, i hope i can watch him live and playing all of the beat songs. greetings from philippines :)
awesome sauce. had this album. wore it the hell out.
I wore it out too 🎸🎸🎸
Telecasters and pink pants forever!!!!
Absolutely Perfect LP - when this came out in what, '80? WE FREAKED!! HUge instant dance party. Totally underrated
I REALLY liked this song... I recorded this off the radio in 1979... :-)
I used to listen to this album over and over when it first came out. A highlight for me was going to San Francisco to watch them perform.
I saw them at Wolfgang’s in San Francisco - great show!
He played Minneapolis last night with the energy of a stadium arena show - he is TRUE rock & roll doing it for the love of the music
This is POWER POP!!!
I regard these guys as power pop. Thank goodness for the power pop bands of the late 70's and early 80's - there was not much else to listen to at that time unless you liked new wave/punk or techno...........
Paul Collins beat very underrated - many thanks for posting !
I LOVE THEM!!!
Past all the rock business genre names and phases this time in rock was fun particularly in the US...power pop rock or just modern Beat group sound...just good ole rock
SAW THEM AT CLUB HURRAH N.Y.C. 79 THESE GUYS MADE YOU SWEAT !!!! KILLER BAND !!!
Such a great album to this day, came out the year I graduated from high school. Had the album for the turntable and the cassette for the car. Pop it in and off to the party.
I wanna be with a rock 'n' roll girl too! Just a great little song.
I fell the rock teenager's inspiration to the 90's 2000 .... very good music.
perfect power pop theme
Great tune/great band.
Fantastic Power Pop , i got this on Steppin" into the 80"s comp, classic !!!!
The English Beat is touring with The Paul Collins Beat right now. Dave Wakeling from the UK Beat is friends with Paul Collins from the USA Beat. I'm actually going to see them play together in about 2 weeks.
I saw Paul Collins Beat in Glasgow last night!they were fantastic!
Great rock 'n' roll. LOVE IT. One of the best rock and roll albums ever - period.
It doesn't get any better than this!
saw Paul Collins couple of months ago at the blue star cafe and met him. They sounded amazing and Paul was such a down to earth guy. It was a tiny gig.
gotta love The Beat
look up 1980's power pop, you will find them, but these guys were great! Paul Collins still tours today
Great, great band!
From one of the best era's in music!
A new wave classic! (I like both BEATs)
I fancied this as a great anti-disco song!
this is an american band, which is why our UK 'The Beat' are known as 'The English Beat' in the US
Love power pop!
back to watch again, 2 years later;-)
Never gets old 😀😀
I recorded this off AM radio in about 1979...
This reminds me of that old Christian band "The Alter Boys", pop that i could never get tired of.
great song.......no way to deny
Pure pop goodliness.
my 1st new wave find
Power Pop Pop-Pop
Epic!
@ar4216 Some people in the USA referred to the English Beat as the Beat, but contractually, they were always "th English Beat", and yes, it was because of this group... Going the other way, the group known as the Spinners in North america were called "the Detroit Spinners" in the UK and Ireland.
gran cancion!!!
I can see where pop punk gets the pop part from, power pop is amazing.
wow.....good times....used to see them play all over San Francisco.....1979,'80?
even LIP SYCING ... this is a great performance! john
Cool!
♫ Classic song ♫
Classic!!!!
For sure! The last great era for pop rock!
GOLD.
They have a Ramones sound, I like it
Power Pop
The best
Steven Huff always reminded me of the great Peter Asher.
@bobo007xx Powerpop is the right term because it expresses energy. New Wave is just a term that the Record industtry moguls came up with just to get the new sounds that were coming out on the radio.
badass
GOT IT!!!!GOLD STAMPED PROMO VINYL!!!! FOR ONE DOLLAR!!!! There is a GOD!!!!
Ahh thanks for sharing that,much appreciated.
siempre me acuerdo de esta banda y del buen sonido que tenían para su epoca
F*ck Yeah!
King of PowerPoint forever
You could re release it today and people would go nuts
power poppy,good songs, going to record it at the end of march...
Al señor Collins lo he visto algunas veces por Madrid, en la Ferroviaria.
💗
There are very few videos of The Beat by Paul Collins and having the same name as The Beat with Dave Wakeling as lead singer of the 80s group Ska does not help at all.
I remember that album there was by 79-80 with very good songs
omg my dad loves this band!
Where are they now?
Paul Collins-actively touring & recording with his newer group billed as The Paul Collins Beat.
Steve Huff-graduated with a university degree in the 1990s, works for a hog semen supplier.
Michael Ruiz-after years of touring as a drummer, Ruiz found his niche as a screen printer.
Larry Whitman-talented guitarist died of mysterious circumstances in 1995. RIP Whitman.
Dennis Conway-versatile drummer has played for Alice Cooper, Elton John & many more.
Hi Hector!
We are working on a documentary and would love to get in touch with you regarding 70s bands like The Beat. Is there an email where we can contact you? Thank you!
I wish there was an easier way to lipsink
Love these guys
This was 'safe' Punk rock.
It's been 40 years, did he find his Rock and Roll Girl?
heLL Yeah!
That's some serious 2007 UA-cam video bitrate
"I went down to check out the local disco show......"
I like it :)
the muffs!
@theonlytruepunk I thought they were called The New Originals ... LOL Anyway in the late 70's/early 80's, Squeeze were originally UK Squeeze in the U.S. because there was an American band called Tight Squeeze. There was another band called U.K. (a descendant of King Crimson) so there was some confusion between UK and UK Squeeze, although not much because of the difference in styles, over here, and U.K. disappeared pretty quickly.
The Nerves- The Beat (P.Collins)- The Plimsouls- Jack Lee- Peter Case
Actually The Nerves wrote Hanging on the Telephone..
Imagine for how many years things must've sucked for Paul Collins, I mean, makes some excellent songs with The Nerves with no real success, Blondie steals his sunshine and probably a lot of money & not quite there with Paul Collins Beat. Legend status in record store circles doesn't quite seem enough.
So true . This guy was so talented. I had their album and I absolutely loved every song on it . 🎸🎸👍🏻👍🏻
Seeing them too in Milwaukee. Hey bladesmark1....The English Beat were known in the UK as The Beat but had to change it to The English Beat because this band already existed. In addition the wrote the song "Hanging on the Telephone" which Blondie made famous. Just so you know.
Jack Lee wrote "Hanging on the Telephone" while he was in The Nerves with Peter Case and Paul Collins. Peter went on to form The Plimsouls and Paul formed The Beat after The Nerves split up.
wow! Its been a while. How can I hear the whole album?!
wish someone would upgrade vid quality.
Not on American TV, BBC union rules would at least require a "live" performance before the actual show. Check out the "Old Grey Whistle Test" if you want a few hundred examples
he has same name as me
Does anyone have a video of "You Won't Be Happy" by Paul Collins and The Beat.
Where can you find more songs by this band?
Ah, I remember it well -- like the Ramones -- but a little less edgy. Thanks for uploading.
the beat was awesome.the 1st album was classic but then they had to change the name of the band to the paul collins beat because of the band the english beat but the music was still great,power-pop was the shit!!
¡Me late chocolate! ... Pasen unas pinches grabaciones de esa banda tocan chido... A mí me late su onda aunque a la demás gente ¡NO!
Like the song! Sounded a bit like "We Got the Beat" when it started?
hey, i'm producing his new record!
Always wished the lyrics were "I hear them talkin'.. man, they are dumb"
@pizza....you are correct sir!