Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Pump It Up

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  • Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
  • REMASTERED IN HD!
    Official Music Video for Pump It Up performed by Elvis Costello & The Attractions.
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  • @rayrodriguez1489
    @rayrodriguez1489 11 місяців тому +113

    I am 68. Still Rock to this song. . One of the best.

    • @jab-ll1vr
      @jab-ll1vr 3 місяці тому +3

      Elvis is brilliant and his music will be listened to in a 100 years from now- he's transcendent

    • @billtreadway6407
      @billtreadway6407 3 місяці тому +2

      It gets the volume knob for sure

    • @Artaud1957
      @Artaud1957 2 місяці тому +2

      I'm 67. Saw them live touring for...Imperial Bedroom??? Tightest live band ever. The Attractions were very special.

    • @AlanRoberts-xy4wu
      @AlanRoberts-xy4wu Місяць тому +2

      Good on you 👍

  • @grzesiek31
    @grzesiek31 Місяць тому +27

    Happy 70th birtday Mr. Costello!🎉🎉🎂🍾🍷

  • @vesuvius1968
    @vesuvius1968 2 роки тому +167

    Elvis Presley had the hips, Elvis Costello had the . . . ankles?

    • @slshusker
      @slshusker 7 місяців тому +8

      Club penguin feet?

    • @patricetan
      @patricetan 5 місяців тому +6

      @@slshusker STOP IT THIS INSTANT🤣

    • @NormAppleton
      @NormAppleton 3 місяці тому +1

      Looked painful in the Pump it up video didn't it?

    • @tranzco1173
      @tranzco1173 Місяць тому +2

      won't let my daughters watch this shit

    • @jeffwatts1126
      @jeffwatts1126 Місяць тому +1

      He definitely had ankles. hated him then, love him now

  • @harveysmith100
    @harveysmith100 4 роки тому +729

    Elvis Costello, The Jam, The Specials, Madness and the list goes on. The late seventies and early eighties was a wonderful time to be an angry young man.

  • @russg1801
    @russg1801 8 років тому +815

    One of the most infectious beats of any rock tune..evah!

  • @phadedfantom5790
    @phadedfantom5790 2 роки тому +442

    I was stuck in a salon once for 6 hours and this song was on repeat 50 times in a row. I’ll never forget that day.

  • @kenzieboyle4482
    @kenzieboyle4482 7 років тому +596

    It's beauty
    It's grace
    It's Elvis Costello twisting his ankles for 3 mins straight

    • @charleswest6372
      @charleswest6372 2 роки тому +2

      I wouldn't try it.

    • @BeatlesFan1975
      @BeatlesFan1975 2 роки тому +3

      Why the hell is he twisting his ankles? Lol

    • @grahamfigg5817
      @grahamfigg5817 Рік тому +8

      @@BeatlesFan1975 Probably as a tribute to THE Elvis. Of course, the song is about abusing another part of your anatomy.

  • @jonathansimmons863
    @jonathansimmons863 4 роки тому +315

    I was a teenager when this came out. I liked it then but it wasn't until like a week ago that it hit me with just how powerful it was. Dude sticks the shit out of that bass line

    • @anonb4632
      @anonb4632 4 роки тому +1

      ua-cam.com/video/_sUHFRbb9W8/v-deo.html

    • @seansands424
      @seansands424 2 роки тому +3

      I was in my teens

    • @SneedyKetler
      @SneedyKetler 2 роки тому +1

      Loved it as a kid of the 1980s. Loved it in the frisbee scene in ‘P.C.U.’ [1993].
      A good song belongs to every era.

    • @michaelchristian5089
      @michaelchristian5089 2 роки тому +2

      If I remember right this track didn't chart that well when it was released in the UK. Now it's probably classed as his best single.

    • @ThomB1031
      @ThomB1031 Рік тому +1

      ​@@michaelchristian5089Veronica is probably the best charting song. Not bad either. But this one is so unique... timeless really... and clever

  • @Frod6
    @Frod6 2 місяці тому +19

    61 years old and yeah, this is on my favourites section. I can remember when it was released and it still holds up 💪💪

    • @roseannschweikert2960
      @roseannschweikert2960 5 днів тому +1

      I was with my ex boyfriend when he went to buy this album when it was new, I still love this kick ass song ❤

  • @HoratioFitzbastard
    @HoratioFitzbastard 6 років тому +158

    The bassline in the chorus is one of the all time greats....

  • @danmccarthy4700
    @danmccarthy4700 3 роки тому +398

    Everyone's all "omg he's standing on his ankles" and I'm over here like "holy shit is the bassist playing with a broken hand?".

    • @kenhoughton2594
      @kenhoughton2594 3 роки тому +33

      Holy moly, I have watched this at least 75 times and never noticed that.

    • @jonathansemler369
      @jonathansemler369 3 роки тому +27

      Haha yeah I read they were drinking at a bar the night before and got into some mishap and hurt his hand. Used to know the story but have forgotten it over the years.

    • @sinjyn66
      @sinjyn66 3 роки тому +3

      I noticed that too - crazy.

    • @lodisevans1280
      @lodisevans1280 3 роки тому +5

      I never noticed that either. Thanks for noticing. Love the glasses.

    • @samueladams4218
      @samueladams4218 3 роки тому +7

      Apparently no one here ever saw Freddie Garrity (Freddie and the Dreamers) from about 15 years before. In addition to stealing Elvis's name, Costello flat out stole Garrity's moves.

  • @blazak
    @blazak 10 місяців тому +185

    I'll never forget my mother in 1978 saying, "What's wrong with him?"

    • @sarahlouise7163
      @sarahlouise7163 10 місяців тому +6

      😂 ditto my dad

    • @vijaygulhane
      @vijaygulhane 8 місяців тому +5

      😂😂😂

    • @cpt-nuts
      @cpt-nuts 8 місяців тому +3

      lol

    • @robert0price
      @robert0price 7 місяців тому +5

      the answer someone named him elvis

    • @Redlined997_C2S
      @Redlined997_C2S 7 місяців тому +6

      LOL! You just made me spit out my beer while taking a drink.

  • @SharanJack-r1u
    @SharanJack-r1u 2 місяці тому +22

    Awesome, still love it nearly 60 now

  • @otakudude
    @otakudude 5 місяців тому +18

    That Vox organ sound is awesome.

  • @pennstatefan
    @pennstatefan 3 роки тому +529

    Damn, this is so "kick ass" even after more than forty years since its release. Why can't music of today be like this music? Elvis is a musical icon and genius.

    • @johnvender
      @johnvender 3 роки тому +14

      Paul McCartney speaking very highly of him and collaborating with him says it all. I was lucky enough to see him live in the late 70s. Alison is one of the greatest songs ever and I can't think of one from Elvis that I would call second rate.

    • @SMHman666
      @SMHman666 3 роки тому +9

      @@johnvender I didn't appreciate him at the time as a teenager listening to different music but, the guy's brilliant and you can't help but move and sing, haha. One of the legends.

    • @sgwh2002
      @sgwh2002 3 роки тому +11

      It takes 20-30 years for the cream to rise to the top.

    • @meghansullivan6812
      @meghansullivan6812 3 роки тому +20

      listen to 'brutal' by olivia rodrigo hahahahah

    • @corganpork
      @corganpork 3 роки тому +2

      Ok, boomer

  • @MP-id2po
    @MP-id2po 4 роки тому +140

    Still sounds great after 40 years! In fact sounds better.

    • @CROSSTATT
      @CROSSTATT 3 роки тому +5

      I'd say more like 43 years later, now.

    • @DanielMogrovejoMartinez
      @DanielMogrovejoMartinez 3 роки тому +1

      It calls a classic record

    • @YoTeeFan
      @YoTeeFan 2 роки тому +1

      Can your comment get anymore right?? This song just kicks A$$!!!!

  • @ant4307
    @ant4307 Рік тому +51

    That bass line...

  • @TheGRANTLEACH
    @TheGRANTLEACH 4 роки тому +160

    This dude was so far ahead of his time

    • @setdrift
      @setdrift 4 роки тому +5

      no doubt

    • @brennanb1127
      @brennanb1127 4 роки тому +5

      Reminds me of OK GO, betting he influenced them a good amount

    • @xleastarx
      @xleastarx 4 роки тому

      How far ahead was he?

    • @KitCalder
      @KitCalder 4 роки тому +8

      @@xleastarx No way of knowing, we've not caught up yet

    • @Julie-wr8dj
      @Julie-wr8dj 4 роки тому +1

      Grant Lewis All the best ARE

  • @eqsheiky
    @eqsheiky 8 років тому +2473

    ...and his ankles never recovered.. =)

  • @ronaldredmond3308
    @ronaldredmond3308 5 місяців тому +22

    This is the best song he ever recorded.

  • @oolongoolong789
    @oolongoolong789 2 місяці тому +11

    This song still packs an awesome punch. Love it!

  • @RobinSohnly
    @RobinSohnly Рік тому +39

    One of my favs. Never can be still when ever time I hear it. Just makes you feel good.

    • @ABC.MartinFry
      @ABC.MartinFry 9 місяців тому

      Hello, how are you doing it's nice meeting you here.

  • @clewismessina6630
    @clewismessina6630 7 місяців тому +10

    There is absolutely no excess in this song. Every beat, every bump, every note and every yelp has just enough space to kick you in just the right place.
    What would be called the ‘drop’ in music today sits here around 1:20, where they just hit a note, let it ring undisturbed, and then…………………..
    HEY!
    Brilliant.

  • @Stanbott
    @Stanbott 18 днів тому +4

    When Elvis hot the scene I thought he was the MOST uncool guy in rock with that old organ sound. Now I love it. i now think the uncoolness is a feature. An ultimate act of rebellion to reject what other people think of as cool. More punk than punk.

    • @lnm7276
      @lnm7276 17 днів тому

      Yep! I 👍 agree.. My favorite uncle adored him

  • @markharris1647
    @markharris1647 Місяць тому +6

    One of those songs that if it comes on the radio when you are driving you are doing 30 when it starts and 80 by the time it ends

    • @martinkent333
      @martinkent333 5 днів тому

      LAWLESS FOLKS ARE PROUD OF ZERO ETHICS! YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @marcbriggs4449
    @marcbriggs4449 2 роки тому +2441

    Having had several ankle sprains in my life, watching Elvis's feet in this makes me grit my teeth -- what a great song

    • @mag-nm7tw
      @mag-nm7tw 2 роки тому +35

      I noticed the same thing. Lol

    • @wmallensmith7508
      @wmallensmith7508 2 роки тому +82

      Holy double-jointed ankles, Batman!

    • @katebeck1788
      @katebeck1788 2 роки тому +15

      I can imagine 😅

    • @damitdw3917
      @damitdw3917 2 роки тому +21

      I'm 😔😐 slightly pigeon 🐦 toed.. hahahaha!!

    • @robadams5799
      @robadams5799 2 роки тому +21

      I was just about to comment about his funky ankles. I was reminded of how great this song was when it was played in the background of an AFV montage.

  • @TheEamoB
    @TheEamoB 4 роки тому +73

    I love these types of songs that are straight up about having a good time and the stomping music and lyrics delivery encapsulate the spirit of it. Absolutely wonderful.

    • @ricklanders
      @ricklanders 6 місяців тому

      He's actually making fun of people with that attitude. ;-)

  • @JohnWilliamsFromBluff
    @JohnWilliamsFromBluff 6 років тому +135

    Top 10 bass line of all time?

    • @lukaszpolkowski2674
      @lukaszpolkowski2674 5 років тому

      You are wrong. Sorry know better

    • @aprilkurtz1589
      @aprilkurtz1589 5 років тому +3

      I'd definitely put it in the top 20. It's hella fun to play.

    • @NickHarman
      @NickHarman 5 років тому

      Certainly more going on than first appears

    • @wtburns01
      @wtburns01 4 роки тому +5

      Legend has it if you're a bass player and you are a good person, when you die, you join this band and play every bass line of Costello & the Attractions work up through at least (and especially) "Get Happy"...for eternity.

    • @reiver569
      @reiver569 2 місяці тому +1

      @@JohnWilliamsFromBluff Top 5

  • @TheSteveRobinson
    @TheSteveRobinson 5 місяців тому +15

    I saw Elvis Costello in Edmonton Alberta in the fall of 1978. Backed up by The Battered Wives.

  • @ibi137
    @ibi137 4 роки тому +132

    Manager: Break A Leg Out There!
    Costello: SAY NO MORE!

  • @michaelbelfer1069
    @michaelbelfer1069 7 років тому +42

    Pure, simple, great rock and roll. What else is there to say?

    • @ricklanders
      @ricklanders 6 місяців тому +1

      It's actually a biting and ascerbic look at the the excesses of s3x and drugs of the rock and roll era and how he saw some of that continuing even in what was supposed to be a "new wave." He's making fun of all that in a satirical and ironic way. So, it's a little bit more than simple. ;-)

  • @thereds1959
    @thereds1959 2 місяці тому +11

    Another classic

  • @kimjimenezaguirre5027
    @kimjimenezaguirre5027 3 роки тому +121

    thanks Elvis for defending Olivia and not being brutal and sour about it. 😊

    • @user-nh3tm8mu4r
      @user-nh3tm8mu4r 3 роки тому +3

      i see what you did there

    • @Hns0099
      @Hns0099 3 роки тому +4

      Its not even Olivia's fault. She only writes and sings her songs. It's all her producer fault. He should be fired asap 🐩

    • @risalwaysright
      @risalwaysright 3 роки тому +8

      @les rete invest in hearing aids

    • @phoenixrising7777
      @phoenixrising7777 3 роки тому +2

      @les fede the riff is identical

    • @josephsuarez9594
      @josephsuarez9594 3 роки тому +4

      Thanks Olivia, I knew I got deja vu listening to this song. It’s more of an homage. Olivia is not being a traitor to Mr. Costello.

  • @miltonhatzigeorgiou9022
    @miltonhatzigeorgiou9022 4 роки тому +32

    Everytime I hear this song I get ALL PUMPED UP. Another good, classic hit which I enjoy listening to. This song is full of energy.

  • @shannonnonnahs6943
    @shannonnonnahs6943 2 роки тому +18

    I love the way he dances with his feet 😊. Classic song!

    • @lyndoncmp5751
      @lyndoncmp5751 Рік тому +1

      Are we supposed to dance with our hands then?

  • @MJ.71
    @MJ.71 7 років тому +73

    Very underrated genius

    • @BeatlesCentricUniverse
      @BeatlesCentricUniverse 5 років тому +4

      Mike Hughes Underrated by whom? All musicians and most people I know love him. His songwriting is incredible and so is his singing.

    • @MJ.71
      @MJ.71 5 років тому +4

      @@BeatlesCentricUniverse By the public as a whole. C'mon stop being pedantic, I like him so do you, but he never has got the recognition he deserved

    • @BeatlesCentricUniverse
      @BeatlesCentricUniverse 5 років тому +2

      @@MJ.71 Yeah, you're probably right. I think a lot of people don't know who he is, or even understand his greatness as a songwriter and singer.

    • @MJ.71
      @MJ.71 5 років тому +1

      @@BeatlesCentricUniverse Totally Agree. I wonder how many people will come here now it's being used in a tv advert? (UK)..... Hmmmmm

    • @NickHarman
      @NickHarman 4 роки тому +1

      FFS he's not underrated, you people have got to stop calling everyone 'underrated'. Just because your generation don't know him doesn't mean no one else does.

  • @AlanRoberts-xy4wu
    @AlanRoberts-xy4wu 7 місяців тому +9

    Awesome song 🇬🇧 From a time when great songs came along thick & fast❤

  • @apexanimal424
    @apexanimal424 8 років тому +60

    Best bass line I have heard

  • @ronkennington3157
    @ronkennington3157 3 місяці тому +10

    So guys a great beat and I love his buddy Holly glasses.

  • @seerkambanelangovadikal8099
    @seerkambanelangovadikal8099 2 роки тому +16

    I find it funny that alot of people are getting mad at Olivia Rodrigo for using a similar guitar riff on Pump It Up for Brutal even though Elvis Costello himself had no issues with her using that riff and explained it's just part of making rock music. God bless Elvis Costello. Also, Olivia doesn't make the beats of the song. She just writes the lyrics and sing it and a producer makes the beats for her.

  • @MusicManiacJim
    @MusicManiacJim 3 роки тому +25

    A great track from my youth that I still love to blast out when I'm driving in the car by myself. Fantastic.

  • @Prairiepagan316
    @Prairiepagan316 11 місяців тому +13

    I was a teenager when this came out. I loved it then, and I still love it. ❤

  • @JohnSmith-op1tc
    @JohnSmith-op1tc 7 років тому +23

    Still puts a shiver in my neck and shoulders when I hear it, near 40 years later.

  • @honorladone8682
    @honorladone8682 Рік тому +9

    He's the spitting image of his father. Go Elvis!!! Philadelphia USA

  • @MakeYourOwnDamnMusic
    @MakeYourOwnDamnMusic 4 роки тому +128

    This still bangs after so many years. Telltale signs of a true classic.

    • @anonb4632
      @anonb4632 4 роки тому

      Seems like modern artists like it enough to rip it off
      ua-cam.com/video/_sUHFRbb9W8/v-deo.html

    • @mikenine1962
      @mikenine1962 3 роки тому +3

      Will never age, well not in my lifetime :)

  • @almodovar251
    @almodovar251 Рік тому +15

    This song is pure genius!

  • @trendydelquendy
    @trendydelquendy 4 роки тому +25

    Perfect example of being far better than what's required.

  • @mikeluke9404
    @mikeluke9404 4 роки тому +16

    The great declan a truly brilliant lyricist, very infectious.

  • @909rhythm
    @909rhythm 2 роки тому +14

    The album this year's model was phenomenal !

  • @jimfuller1103
    @jimfuller1103 7 років тому +24

    This is one of my favorite albums and the bass playing is just awesome!

  • @sratus
    @sratus 2 роки тому +11

    One of the greatest singles ever released. An amphetamine hurricane of a song.

  • @idlehands1111111111
    @idlehands1111111111 Рік тому +31

    Thanks Olivia Rodrigo for leading me to this song!

    • @colinoz
      @colinoz 3 місяці тому +2

      I thought she sampled this song! So did 'Rogue Traders - Voodoo Child'

    • @RobertCosper
      @RobertCosper 25 днів тому

      Doctor who to rogue traders to elvis costello

  • @rodhurst5831
    @rodhurst5831 2 роки тому +15

    He’s got the moves nailed on this. Great tune!

  •  8 років тому +57

    the first time i heard this song was in an episode from malcolm in the middle 💜 Haha so funny

    • @frankgoodall6885
      @frankgoodall6885 7 років тому +1

      I agree...X :)

    • @gangnumstyle708
      @gangnumstyle708 7 років тому +1

      i knew it was from that show!!!! but which episode?

    •  7 років тому +4

      season 3 episode 2 "emancipation" :)

    • @nikkirae8453
      @nikkirae8453 7 років тому +4

      gangnum style LOL the song is not," From, that show"..
      you mean it was played in that show..

  • @TonyR57
    @TonyR57 Рік тому +25

    My first concert ever, Houston, 1978, Elvis, Nick Lowe, and Mink de Ville. Elvis’s set was pure fury.

  • @scottleipski1015
    @scottleipski1015 4 роки тому +9

    Elvis Costello= KING OF COOL!!!!!! LONG LIVE THE 80'S MAN!!!!!!!

    • @dj-um7el
      @dj-um7el 17 днів тому

      Isn't this a 70s song?

  • @cloudbudget
    @cloudbudget 3 роки тому +8

    Wow - pure rock and roll! Please come back to us!! At least there are clips like this. What is the deal with the bassist's right hand? Is that a bandage or a cast? Nothing stops a real rocker from Rock'n!!!

  • @barryunderwood4645
    @barryunderwood4645 21 день тому +6

    One of the most underrated performers/writers ever. He should be a national treasure.love uncle elvis.

  • @naught_.
    @naught_. 9 років тому +74

    Malcolm in the Middle: Season 3, Episode 2. At first, I thought this song was released right around the time this episode came out. Boy, was I wrong.

  • @lindseygreenberg
    @lindseygreenberg 8 років тому +15

    3 minutes of musical PERFECTION

  • @rainstein3680
    @rainstein3680 2 роки тому +6

    Wow!!! This reminds me of why I have always dug Elvis Costello's dynamic style!!! Rock on forever, EC!!!

  • @jr1noontrera911
    @jr1noontrera911 Рік тому +9

    I never knew this was Costello until days ago. I always thought it by some no-name 90’s indie band. Still sounds fresh in 2023.

  • @Clifford-bs1et
    @Clifford-bs1et Рік тому +10

    The beat is deadly 🎉

  • @dalejones9919
    @dalejones9919 4 роки тому +9

    This is why Elvis is King~!

  • @scarygarey3271
    @scarygarey3271 3 роки тому +16

    This reminds me of brutal it was scratching my head for ages

    • @angelocarz6964
      @angelocarz6964 3 роки тому +7

      Or the other way around

    • @scarygarey3271
      @scarygarey3271 3 роки тому +1

      @@angelocarz6964 yeah sorry my mistake

    • @hallhilla9341
      @hallhilla9341 3 роки тому +3

      I literally was listening to this song and was like Olivia definitely sampled this song

    • @scarygarey3271
      @scarygarey3271 3 роки тому +3

      @@hallhilla9341 I don’t think she sampled it but they definitely do sound alike the start mainly but it does changed dramatically between the both of them

    • @hallhilla9341
      @hallhilla9341 3 роки тому +2

      @@scarygarey3271 im pretty sure Olivia and rouge traders both sampled this song

  • @davidjuhl9014
    @davidjuhl9014 8 місяців тому +3

    I certainly know this song well but I don't think I ever saw this video. Good Lord, what a ton of youthful energy from Elvis and the Attractions. Great stuff.

  • @robbarbour3173
    @robbarbour3173 3 роки тому +10

    Love that freaking organ driven beat! NERD ROCK 🖖🤟

  • @paulgordon5822
    @paulgordon5822 2 місяці тому +8

    I'm 8 years old again. 😍

  • @lnm7276
    @lnm7276 17 днів тому +2

    Uncle Daniel was a big fan of Elvis Costello. uncle passed away. Daniel left me with a legacy of Rock music. Rest in peace MON...

  • @blackiefitzpatrick6611
    @blackiefitzpatrick6611 3 роки тому +16

    Never get tired of this tune!!!

  • @Xeavone
    @Xeavone 8 років тому +225

    It's like if Buddy Holly had a love child with a 70's nerd. Good stuff. :D

    • @philcallahan583
      @philcallahan583 6 років тому +13

      Not a love child but ...a voodoo child.

    • @Yewtewba
      @Yewtewba 5 років тому +3

      @@philcallahan583 Good one

    • @cindyinnew
      @cindyinnew 3 роки тому +1

      My thoughts exactly. The glasses. Hair. Skin tone. He’s buddy reincarnated. Buddy was a nerd too

  • @robertsimmons6098
    @robertsimmons6098 3 роки тому +5

    Back in the 70s music was Bat shit crazy rock and roll. I miss it. You don't hear MUSIC like this.

    • @setdrift
      @setdrift 3 роки тому +1

      its gone, sadly

  • @robertcurrie5140
    @robertcurrie5140 3 роки тому +8

    One of his best singles sheer class, if your feet doesn't move to this you are deceased.

  • @useruseruseruseruser790
    @useruseruseruseruser790 2 роки тому +7

    Totally gets the blood pumping, I just have to get up and start rocking out. And it puts a huge grin on my face. Every time.

  • @kaylieroblox6432
    @kaylieroblox6432 3 роки тому +5

    How could you possibly not like this..Elvis costello..classic

    • @rgm2659
      @rgm2659 3 роки тому

      Because the guy was an absolute tool when he came to New Zealand.

  • @sharonmillett106
    @sharonmillett106 8 років тому +12

    Elvis pumps up my energy level every time.

  • @wallywarner5320
    @wallywarner5320 3 місяці тому +4

    All i have to say is i like this song one of my favourites from this band this song it's got rhythm for white brother's

  • @Alison-mn3wj
    @Alison-mn3wj Місяць тому +4

    Good music 🎶 🎵 👌

  • @Ade067
    @Ade067 Рік тому +6

    I totally forgot about this brilliant tune until i heard it on Greatest hits radio this week now its stuck in my head, I was never really a fan when i was a kid but i'm a changed man now haha, great tune.

    • @charlie01546
      @charlie01546 Рік тому

      Totally agree, didn't like this in my youth but tastes change. Also love Good Year For The Roses version.

    • @peterninnim2561
      @peterninnim2561 10 місяців тому

      Ditto mate

  • @stratmad
    @stratmad Місяць тому +1

    Bruce’s baselines on all of the Attractions’records were always melodic and so so good.

  • @anjeanetteharris7837
    @anjeanetteharris7837 7 років тому +13

    A great song from my high school days!!! Now, this is my workout song or my feel-good song when I'm get bored....Great song by a great artist!!!😀

    • @waynesiwak5031
      @waynesiwak5031 5 років тому +1

      I remember when Elvis Costello and the Attractions played at the student union at Rutgers in New Brunswick NJ. ....tried to get in for free claiming I was some punk rock star . It was a good time.

  • @richardkidwell4134
    @richardkidwell4134 3 роки тому +21

    Both Letterman and Colbert said in interviews that he was their favorite guest. Cool guy , intelligent , and really funny - and didnt mind coming in at the last minute to fill in for a guest that didnt show up. And did I mention he is an awesome musician. They dont make those anymore.

    • @QuillPGall
      @QuillPGall 3 роки тому +2

      There’s plenty of amazing musicians around! If you’re looking for newer rock bands, check out Shame and Squid for some more classic post-punk stuff, Black Midi’s new album is like a fusion of King Crimson and Zappa, and Black Country, New Road’s album is amazing too

  • @PierreGarrabrant
    @PierreGarrabrant 2 роки тому +6

    I remember seeing the commercial for this album in 7th grade cracking up saying WTF is this , man he was another animal completely refreshing

  • @marks.6480
    @marks.6480 4 роки тому +8

    Always a firm party favourite back in my day and still a bloody good song now.

  • @jotagykiggy4537
    @jotagykiggy4537 8 років тому +275

    59 people couldn't pump it up when they didn't really need it.

    • @russg1801
      @russg1801 7 років тому +12

      They wouldn't know 'rock' if one fell on their heads!

    • @brianmccoll2060
      @brianmccoll2060 7 років тому +1

      But the 60th person could!

    • @304garage5
      @304garage5 6 років тому

      Jotagy Kiggy now 283 people couldn't pump it up when they really didn't need it

    • @ianludgate7089
      @ianludgate7089 6 років тому +1

      Thomas Browning 298, what pen1s heads!

    • @Yewtewba
      @Yewtewba 5 років тому

      That's about the only time I can...

  • @slshusker
    @slshusker 2 роки тому +6

    The music from my childhood is amazing. Squeeze is on deck.

  • @Plasmariel
    @Plasmariel 3 роки тому +10

    That bassline is legendary

  • @BrianBaileyedtech
    @BrianBaileyedtech Рік тому +8

    Masterpiece!

  • @soyeldiego4878
    @soyeldiego4878 6 років тому +4

    Oh yeah! Jamming this tune in my 1975 Ford Pinto one speaker system back in the late 70s. Sure miss those simple time of fun and play.

  • @tommymann69
    @tommymann69 6 років тому +7

    One kick ass song.he needs to do more songs like this

  • @Cat_man_joe
    @Cat_man_joe 3 місяці тому +4

    Pump it up until you can feel it …pump it up when you don’t really need it don’t really need it

  • @_Rhort
    @_Rhort 5 років тому +4

    Can't make a comment that will do this *TUNE* justice! May it live forever. xxxx

  • @johnbanks4761
    @johnbanks4761 3 роки тому +4

    LOVE these guys..he could write a song and a half..brilliant
    love his moves.......listening to this i am 17 again

  • @jerrystewart6232
    @jerrystewart6232 Рік тому +6

    A forefather of the New Wave genre

    • @PatrickMorris-sm8dv
      @PatrickMorris-sm8dv Рік тому

      if you like this you might like my brothers music. his name is Stu Morris

  • @robyoung9968
    @robyoung9968 Рік тому +4

    Never get tired of the rhythm, My generation of New Wave was the greatest time in my life..

  • @SteveSmith-kc8rn
    @SteveSmith-kc8rn 5 років тому +10

    It’s the full package on display here; the audacity to call himself Elvis, the uncool glasses, weird mannerism, goofy attire...combined with incredible lyrics and music that simply put him head and shoulders above anything at the time.

  • @XZAKLY99
    @XZAKLY99 2 роки тому +11

    God, it’s brutal out here.

  • @lindareynolds659
    @lindareynolds659 3 роки тому +4

    The brilliance of the man 🙌🏻

  • @jejjerw3173
    @jejjerw3173 3 роки тому +5

    Pump it up baby! Love it, never gets old ✔️😁👍

  • @SixStringSteveDelivers
    @SixStringSteveDelivers 2 роки тому +5

    I haven't heard this in years! Great song!
    I know now that band in 1988 used this for the inspiration for their "Wild, Wild, West" hit song.