Lone Justice - Live London 1985
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- Опубліковано 4 кві 2020
- Lone Justice - Ways to be wicked / Sweet Sweet Bay as performed live on Whistle Test, London, England June 4th 1985, recorded by me from terrestrial broadcast, onto Scotch L-750 Betamax video tape using a Sony C6 MK2. Tape archive number 033
Lone Justice began as part of the L.A. cowpunk scene of the 1980s, inspired by Hedgecock and McKee's shared affection for rockabilly and country music. The group started out as a strict cover band, but after the additions of bassist David Harrington and drummer Don Willens, they began to compose their own material. Marvin Etzioni was initially brought in as producer, arranger and songwriter for the band, but ended up replacing Harrington as bassist in 1983. By 1984, Don Heffington had replaced Willens as drummer. Their early sound was a fusion of country music and punk rock with rockabilly elements, but by the time of their first album, the band had begun to incorporate elements of roots rock and singer-songwriter styles. Benmont Tench of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers was a frequent guest musician at their live shows.[citation needed] The band earned early support from Dolly Parton, who attended one of their club shows and later recalled McKee as "The greatest girl singer any band could ever have."
Lone Justice developed their initial following within the Los Angeles music scene. Local rock journalist Stann Findelle reported in Performance magazine that the band "stole the show" at the Whisky a Go Go from headliner Arthur Lee, who was attempting a comeback that night, but left after two songs. Linda Ronstadt was introduced to the band by wardrobe stylist Genny Schorr. Linda Ronstadt made a call to David Geffen and they were signed to Geffen Records amid a flurry of publicity.
Lone Justice in 1985
Their self-titled debut appeared in 1985, followed by a tour in support of U2. For touring, the band augmented their line-up with guitarist Tony Gilkyson, who left the band in 1986. Produced by Jimmy Iovine, the album received some significant critical reviews, including that of Jimmy Guterman, then a critic at Rolling Stone, who placed it in his list of the best albums ever made. The Village Voice's Pazz & Jop Critics Poll for 1985 ranked it No. 24. Nonetheless, the album failed to connect with country or rock audiences and the whole enterprise suffered from excessive pre-release promotion that "raised expectations... [the album] couldn't possibly satisfy". Two singles fizzled - "Sweet, Sweet Baby (I'm Falling)" and "Ways To Be Wicked", the latter written by Tom Petty and Mike Campbell - and the album did not meet commercial expectations.
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Legend. I’ve been looking for this since 1987
@@damianbutterworth9753 Well I am glad you found it at last. There's more video from Lone Justice on this channel and I'm about to upload a full gig from 1985
Agree ! While my friends were into the Sunset hair metal crap I was heavily into this band , Los Lobos, Concrete Blond etc.
Lone Justice was a truly underappreciated band !
That 1st record is killer all the way through
It's one of the great tragedies that Maria is not more well known. Unparalleled voice.
SO true
Amazing voice and presence, it really is a sad that she was never big.
Although true, those of us who truly appreciate Maria’s talent can rejoice in the fact that WE knew how great she is.
I know what you mean, but she did still have a massive hit with Show Me Heaven (the main song for Days Of Thunder soundtrack).
@@VanielDeeform Kinda forgot about that, now I need to go listen to that again.
Great band ! A superb group that imploded in flight.
Generational talents this band
She was incredible during those early Lone Justice days, wish I could have seen them then. Thanks for the load
Lone justice at the marquee was the best gig ever
Their performance at the ritz was incredible. The band played so
Tight and she had so much attitude and a natural performer . The record company ruined them . Such a shame . Maria had the talent to be one of the biggest stars of the 80s
Thanks for watching and commenting
I agree! 88 I think convention center UPFRONT Watch everyday Austin Tx. Still blows mè away35yrs
I stumbled onto that video of their performance at the Ritz and was blown away. Then I listened to their record and asked myself “What tool cleaned it up and watered it down?” The strength of Amria’s vocals doesn’t even come through all that well. Sad!
Used to go see them at The Palladium in Santa Monica. There was a moment when that SoCal country punk scene seemed like it was going to be a big thing. The Beat Farmers are the other name that comes to mind. But Lone Justice were the best of that bunch, especially live. They were a great show. Maria had some Chrissy Hynde energy live, dismissive and sneering but full of heart.
My God, they were so good!
God that debut record was so great! I fell in love with Miss McKee before I even saw anything other than the album cover. That voice and her passion are just like forces of nature. It's a shame that the second album and her own excellent releases never got the exposure they deserved.
When I saw her picture on the album cover, then i played it -- what was that voice doing coming out of this delicate little porcelain doll of a girl? A force of nature.
love this record and they were doing it on my birthday
Thanks for watching and commenting Patrick
Love, love, love it...Sweet, sweet baby mine, a fave LJ track of mine !
Only Scottish could show this! Thanks buddy ❤❤❤😊😊😊
This is delicious loved this band and I adore Maria!
Me too!
Maria was and remains such a talent... thanks for sharing once again
Thanks for watching and commenting Simon
I saw them open up for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers in '85, and I remember a stripper I got with around the same time frame that loved this song. Maria (lead singer) was like 18 when this came out.
It was a good time to see them in 85.
Otimo Folk Country !!!
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Despite the years, I remember this performance like it was yesterday. And luckily my friend and I were straight off to the Marquee a few days later to see them live.
You very lucky man, I hope the Marquee gig was good.
Where has this channel been all my life!!! Loved Maria back in the day. Think she got a better response in Europe, which is why I have never seen this performance before. Love you guys!!! Your friend in Florida.
Boy they rocked.
Always been a big Maria McKee fan. You’re right. I love the Lone Justice albums but it’s was nothing like them live.
immense.
Ways to be wicked is played twice as fast as on the record ! Maria McKee is all about power and passion and she can hit those high notes playing live like no one else. The band's in top shape here and the bass player is even doing some porn star moves ...
Great comment, thanks for watching
I thought the tempo is too high here, but nonetheless this is a brilliant song. I only heard it by chance on local station many years ago, I had never even heard of this band up until that point. Vastly underrated!
I actually prefer the slower tempo on the record but she and the band were AWESOME!!! What the hell happened at their record company??😢❤❤❤❤❤❤
You have outdone yourself, STV! My sweet friend Maria McKee. That's my light show at the Ritz! I missed this tour to the U.K., earlier in 1985. Had a great, but short time with them and they were always fun. Never had a bad gig.
Fantastic
Glad you found and enjoyed this
First time I saw the complete broadcast. Thanks so much for the upload!
Our pleasure!
No Auto-Tune, that's all I'm sayin'.
Could they play 'Ways To Be Wicked' a little faster?
They need to give it a bit of a kick!!!
the first n best line up.......... the record industry ruined maria mckees career........ jimmy iodine coke dealor to the stars!!!!!!
Ways To Be Wicked was written by Tom Petty, but it’s best sung by McKee
...and Mike Campbell, guitarist for the Heartbreakers
IKR?
Heard it first from L.J. love it, but disagree.
I liked this.
You have outdone yourself, STV! My sweet friend Maria McKee. That's my light show at the Ritz! I missed this tour to the U.K., earlier in 1985. Had a great, but short time with them and they were always fun. Never had a bad gig.
You have outdone yourself, STV! My sweet friend Maria McKee. That's my light show at the Ritz! I missed this tour to the U.K., earlier in 1985. Had a great, but short time with them and they were always fun. Never had a bad gig.
The Ritz video? Great concert, watched it many times. More Lone Justice on the way, thanks to some old Beta tapes which were dug out of storage yesterday. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment Paul.
Cool, buddy! Oh to have had a digital video camera back in the eighties...What happens on the road....but i saw some great gigs. Have a look at Iggy at the Olympia in Paris. I did the light show of his tour of Australia one month earlier and the French show is tame in comparison to those two weeks down under. Keep up the obscure stuff, fella.
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