In 1980 I went to an SLF gig and the drummer was throwing out sticks....I said to my mate 'if I catch one i'm buying a set of drums at the weekend'....The most influential band EVER. Brave, bold, when saying it as it was would get you kneecapped....Cheers Jake and guys, you changed the direction of my life....and the drumstick has pride of place still.
So did you buy the drum kit back in 1980? I actually thought it was Russ Abbot on the drums when I first saw this video. Sorry, I love SLF, but I couldn't resist saying that.
These guys were punk, they lived through a very dark period in time and witnessed brutally daily. Don't think the English bands could say that! Up the Stiffs!
@@christophercurtis2893 Yes, I don't think a punk band from London could say that they had the same reason as a punk band from Belfast for rebelling against the system, especially in the late 70s and early 80s.
@@christophercurtis2893 Any chance of those cultures planting a bomb at the venue or machine gunning the band on their way home from the gig? What were the London bands rebelling against? The unarmed police or the standard of council housing? The price of safety pins?
I lost my glasses at one of their gigs at Brixton Academy back in the 80s - SLF brought so much energy to the house - everybody just jumped up and down - ah happy days...
Saw them live 3 times, Friars Aylesbury in 79, Guildford Civic Hall in 1980 and the Guildford Civic hall in 1981. I remember in Guildford half way through some skins started giving it the big one, Jake stopped, snapped his fingers and several man mountains appeared and you can guess the rest. The concert then carried on after.
They should come back to the island bloody awesome band, , , we need a punk weekend like they do in Skegness, . and get some great bands to play, ie slf the damned, buzzcocks, sexpistols, gbh,,ect ect, id pay for a ticket as long as its not over a tenner. lol.
Shame Jake doesn't/can't sing with the same rasping vocals that he used to. I remember the day I first heard the Inflammable Material album....life changing.
He was beat/sick for this show. He still sings crisp, clear and high pitched like he has since the early 90's. No one can sing like how he did for the first 5 years of SLF, it ruins your throat and it's impossible to keep it up.
Tate Thompson Which is really the point I was making of course. It was an observation, not a criticism. Without him singing the way he used to, it really isn't the same.
My band opened for them in '98 when Bruce Foxton was still on bass. Bloody fine gentlemen. Great show. 20+min "Johnny Was" and a good 80-90min set. After the show Jake and Bruce were drinking champagne out of champagne flutes...we lightheartedly took the piss out of them about the flutes, they gave us some very good feedback about our set and, were extremely generous with the champagne. They told me that they were listening to our set and they agreed that they would need to "step it up a notch or two" because we were a class support act and, had set the bar reasonably high. Truth? After show banter? Who knows, but I saw them in 1980...which was a GAMECHANGER, but the 1998 Toronto set was damn fine. It's a lot of work playing night after night and, it's physically and mentally draining too. You feel a bit beat up after a week or two on the road - especially when you're 40+ I'm 54. I started doing tours at 16.5. Sleeping on someone's floor if you're lucky. Last tour of more than 2 weeks in '99. Five people in one motel room or, 4 if someone had to sleep with the gear (bands get ripped off so much nowadays). So, be happy you get to see these shows or, videos and, cut them a little bit of slack. Lay off the fat shaming and badmouthing. If you don't like it...just click on another video and, don't go see SLF when they hit your town. I'd go see them myself - I think Jake had a messed up throat for around 18 months. Should be good now Oh, my band was Bitter Grin. I played with them from '97-'99 then I moved back to Vancouver Cheers
@@dougsmith7083 Tough but fun being in a band. Most definitely easier when you’re young. Weird times to write during too. I’ve seen plenty of pals go on to do it at medium to huge levels. They still experience loads of shit on the way. Divorces, band infighting. The money when it appears often is a small consolation. A couple took time off living properly in their homes and came back better. I’d love to go out and see the ‘finger next week if I could! 2022 will be a big year for tours!!! I’ll dial up on Bitter Grin now.
+XTSY Jake Burns & Ali McMordie are originals from the band's heyday... Ian on guitar & Steve on drums are later additions. Since Jake wrote & sang almost all the songs anyway, any band with him in it has the right to call itself SLF.
I bought inflammable material when it first came out. Nobody's heroes was just as good. Now dont get me wrong...i really like this band...and its only my opinion...but this isn't good. No angst...no energy...yes they are much older.. but ffs try and rev it up a bit eh....
they got me through my teenage years back in the 80's
One of the greatest punk songs.
Actually, one of the great songs
And this, my friends is what music is all about. SLF forever.
Allyson Miller hell yes
A fuckin men 🙌🏻
@@lindareynolds659 absoeffinloutely. S L F. 👍
Fucking to right
I saw them in Denver last Saturday and frankly, they were awesome!
In 1980 I went to an SLF gig and the drummer was throwing out sticks....I said to my mate 'if I catch one i'm buying a set of drums at the weekend'....The most influential band EVER. Brave, bold, when saying it as it was would get you kneecapped....Cheers Jake and guys, you changed the direction of my life....and the drumstick has pride of place still.
So did you buy the drum kit back in 1980? I actually thought it was Russ Abbot on the drums when I first saw this video. Sorry, I love SLF, but I couldn't resist saying that.
@@wednesdayk.7156 HA..'What an Atmosphere' !!!..yes I did buy it...here it is in all its glory ua-cam.com/video/j-OLatN0yig/v-deo.html
Saw them twice in 78 . Proper fuckin band
These guys were punk, they lived through a very dark period in time and witnessed brutally daily. Don't think the English bands could say that! Up the Stiffs!
Are you for real. Lol
@@christophercurtis2893 Yes, I don't think a punk band from London could say that they had the same reason as a punk band from Belfast for rebelling against the system, especially in the late 70s and early 80s.
@@sheasonic0639 London has a lot more nationalities its a different culture than Belfast. In fact the London bands have more rebellion.
@@christophercurtis2893 Any chance of those cultures planting a bomb at the venue or machine gunning the band on their way home from the gig? What were the London bands rebelling against? The unarmed police or the standard of council housing? The price of safety pins?
@@Dreyno Look up Somalia. Lol.
Hadn't heard this in ages, brilliant
I lost my glasses at one of their gigs at Brixton Academy back in the 80s - SLF brought so much energy to the house - everybody just jumped up and down - ah happy days...
Saw them in 82 at Middlesbrough town hall as a 15 year old punk stroke skinned my first ever concert 🎵 absolutely loved them & fantastic memories 😃
Fucking goosebumps. I miss punk. It’s time now if never.
Punk is the best music
I’m from te 90’s and this my friend is music!
Absolutely fantastic first band I seen live at the Glasgow Apollo.
Saw them live 3 times, Friars Aylesbury in 79, Guildford Civic Hall in 1980 and the Guildford Civic hall in 1981. I remember in Guildford half way through some skins started giving it the big one, Jake stopped, snapped his fingers and several man mountains appeared and you can guess the rest. The concert then carried on after.
Top quality footage . I saw them in Brighton last night , brilliant gig so much energy on stage and in the crowd .
+dryliner65 I can't believe I've just fucking found out they played in Brighton
+David Perkins www.slf.rocks all the info you'll ever need
Living legends!!!
First heard them as a 9 year old in 1981. What a band
Thanks for posting this IOW. BEST band in the world!
Totally agree. my favourite band EVER
They should come back to the island bloody awesome band, , , we need a punk weekend like they do in Skegness, . and get some great bands to play, ie slf the damned, buzzcocks, sexpistols, gbh,,ect ect, id pay for a ticket as long as its not over a tenner. lol.
Dean Duffield hell yes
Fucking awesome
This is great! Still kicking ass!
In 2022 immer noch der geilste Song
Shame Jake doesn't/can't sing with the same rasping vocals that he used to.
I remember the day I first heard the Inflammable Material album....life changing.
He was beat/sick for this show. He still sings crisp, clear and high pitched like he has since the early 90's. No one can sing like how he did for the first 5 years of SLF, it ruins your throat and it's impossible to keep it up.
Tate Thompson
Which is really the point I was making of course. It was an observation, not a criticism. Without him singing the way he used to, it really isn't the same.
Indeed life changing @@Sveinbeard
Who can!!
Paid his dues, love them still. They're the reason I made it te now.
Great Stuff. Keep burning SLF.Hanx for the decades of ungreedy dedication.
Saw them in troon last year fantastic 👍
still as good today as ever ❤❤❤❤
love this song saw them at Leeds when Bruce Foxton was on bass.
My band opened for them in '98 when Bruce Foxton was still on bass. Bloody fine gentlemen. Great show. 20+min "Johnny Was" and a good 80-90min set. After the show Jake and Bruce were drinking champagne out of champagne flutes...we lightheartedly took the piss out of them about the flutes, they gave us some very good feedback about our set and, were extremely generous with the champagne. They told me that they were listening to our set and they agreed that they would need to "step it up a notch or two" because we were a class support act and, had set the bar reasonably high. Truth? After show banter? Who knows, but I saw them in 1980...which was a GAMECHANGER, but the 1998 Toronto set was damn fine.
It's a lot of work playing night after night and, it's physically and mentally draining too. You feel a bit beat up after a week or two on the road - especially when you're 40+
I'm 54. I started doing tours at 16.5. Sleeping on someone's floor if you're lucky. Last tour of more than 2 weeks in '99. Five people in one motel room or, 4 if someone had to sleep with the gear (bands get ripped off so much nowadays).
So, be happy you get to see these shows or, videos and, cut them a little bit of slack. Lay off the fat shaming and badmouthing. If you don't like it...just click on another video and, don't go see SLF when they hit your town. I'd go see them myself - I think Jake had a messed up throat for around 18 months. Should be good now
Oh, my band was Bitter Grin. I played with them from '97-'99 then I moved back to Vancouver
Cheers
@@dougsmith7083 Tough but fun being in a band. Most definitely easier when you’re young. Weird times to write during too. I’ve seen plenty of pals go on to do it at medium to huge levels. They still experience loads of shit on the way. Divorces, band infighting. The money when it appears often is a small consolation. A couple took time off living properly in their homes and came back better.
I’d love to go out and see the ‘finger next week if I could! 2022 will be a big year for tours!!! I’ll dial up on Bitter Grin now.
I was there, f*****g brilliant.!!!
wow brings back great memories first seen slf in the kings hall belfast many moons ago wow a night that was ,
Reminds me of the 80's can't beat been young lol xx
This is beautiful
Very good video!!!
cheers for posting .......any more ?
best band in the world by a mile.
Bloody fantastic.........where can I buy a shirt,like jake burns ????
Jake better ease up on those Chicago-style hot dogs and Italian beefs!
***** Jeez......somebody's panties got in a twist. Sorry to hurt your wittle feewings. Maybe try some therapy?
+strictlydubwise Their must be some good grub on the tour rider.
gay for jake??
strictlydubwise ma che cazzo centra l'Italia????
Concentrate on the fantastic music & jake,s fantastic voice idiot
Sempre bom demais !!
Only seen them six times,,feel cheated cause they are a kick ass live band
they were and still are 200+ and counting for me NEVER been disappointed
THIS IS EPIC
Brilliant live band
Best live band around
Strongboys on the Strongbow. Respect.
his voice has gotten much better with age. Cheers from São Paulo, Brazil, fellas
Nice One SLF so Proud of YOU At you at PARIS XXXXXXXXXXX
Excellent
Bloody marvellous 1234
Jolly Nice of that Jonny Vegas fella to step in for JB
Last gig in NYC.
I had no pants
Grand
best riff ever
love Ireland
Still the greatest
going to see them with the buzzcocks in leeds may 25
paul clayton playing Belfast with Buzzcocks, The Damned and another great Belfast Punk band, TheDefects.
slf how could you pick a favourite song impossible
still good!
2:23 still fucking raging!
One of many great things to come out of Ulster Inc the Best's George and Rory, WJ Mc Bride, Liam Neeson, McIlroy, the Outcasts etc etc!
The Undertones
@@MrCano2007 Don’t forget Them (and especially Van Morrison).
Best punk singer ever
This song - we just have to cover along with probably the hardest choices in MY life at least one Ramones song
See them live in eighties.still fucking great now.the music today is utter shit
Nobody in Green Day was even born yet when this came out.
Ok. So...the Pistols get all the credit for the punk Gods from the UK...but honestly...these boys were/are & STILL are the REAL deal man !!!!
Is there no end to Johnny Vegas' talents?
I waa at this gig
❤️
Fuckin´awesome!!
Good song
At least we solved the mystery of who ate all the pies ?
oh.......Burns......never put out the fire that burns within you only come this way once
See you up there,,,,hanx
It's only half pace but still a great tune
steve grantley on drums up there with clem burke wish he was still with the alarm
Круто!
In my opinion, SLF were the best first-gen UK band not from England -- and may just have been the best of any such band anywhere!
Undertones were considerably better.
Weren't they from Ireland
@@garyhynes6574: Northern Ireland, to be specific
...which is why they have a song called "Alternative Ulster" as Ulster is a city in No. Ire.
Fucking hell Jake, you've exploded,
i want Jake's Shirt!!!
Love them Always...havent seen them in recent years...but maaan,, Jake...please take a little more care of your diet.
What happened to Jakes snarling vocals?
Is that a J.B. Player tele with an ESP neck?
5 sleeps till Barrowlands :-)
my pops set up the music for them
Where's Henry cluney these days?
Yaaas slf
Ladies and gents, Jake Burns! Or is it Robert Smith?
Holy crap 50 year old mosh pit?
1234 take it away Dee Dee ✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻
#PVZGWFOREVER♥️
original members?
+XTSY Jake Burns & Ali McMordie are originals from the band's heyday... Ian on guitar & Steve on drums are later additions. Since Jake wrote & sang almost all the songs anyway, any band with him in it has the right to call itself SLF.
Dober komad 😉
✌SLF✌
I wish he's me dad
Cut down on the Ulster Fry, Jake.
No need for insults
"No Way",...I didn't know that Johnny Vegas fronted S.L.F. ???
beannaithe
Keep of the burgers is all I'm gonna say
Lol... They started slowing down the meter after 2 choruses.
Fckin A
no comment....
alternative ulster,grab a burger and eat it it's yours...
Ira music?
I bought inflammable material when it first came out. Nobody's heroes was just as good. Now dont get me wrong...i really like this band...and its only my opinion...but this isn't good. No angst...no energy...yes they are much older.. but ffs try and rev it up a bit eh....
SLF is better than Clash (specially the lyrics).
Dot.
Who’s here from garden warfare
A punk pit is so soft haha