The mark of an excellent band is to be able to pick up their instruments in a garage and make it sound perfect playing live anytime. The Beatles were the best and these guys are 2nd. The stones might be 3rd. Don't hold me to them. lol
I saw them in the early 80s in America before Andy had his difficulties with performing live. My bandmates and I went to a meet and greet at a record store. I have the pictures. Most Americans miss so many great bands because of the sad state of radio programming since the 1970s. Also more than a little misplaced jingoism in there. Dave Gregory is one of the most underrated and great guitarist ever!
Yeah one of the great British new wave drummers (the others being Budgie from Siouxsie & the Banshees and I guess Mr Copeland of the CIA, I mean The Police)
Terry Chambers should be elevated to the drummers hall of fame. Not only does he not miss a beat, his playing blends instinct with invention. Many a player has been tutored by drumming to records, occasionally one is born to art. TC was born to it, and as dismissive as folks might be, he was up with John Bonham.
Easily in the top ten greatest rock song-writers of all time. While Andy is no slouch on guitar, Dave Gregory created and played things the rest of us mere mortals can only dream of.
XTC on the Mt Rushmore of the greatest bands in rock n roll history. Such a great live band and studio band. Musicianship is off the fucking charts. And all the blokes are such humble sweet guys recenty watched in podcats.
Performance anxiety. Much chronicled. He also decided he liked being able to record the songs the way he wanted to without having to worry about being able to replicate it live.
@@craigsablosky6784 I know and I understand. I am musician my self and I know performance anxiety very well. What I wanted to say is, although he had this issue, he was a great performer and it was a loos for the world, that XTC stopped to perform live!
@@craigsablosky6784 He went through severe Valium withdrawals, starting (seemingly) in November 1979. There's a photo from December 1979 of him just sitting on the side of the stage for some reason, I guess not feeling it, but maybe it's one of the times he forgot how to play a guitar. In early February 1980, he was literally having bouts of amnesia, forgetting who he is. 1980 was an intense touring year for them. By Mid 1981, they stopped touring to focus on the recording of English Settlement. Well, Andy slogged it through the beginning of the tour for that album, but gave up on March 18th 1982, then played one last show on April 3rd 1982, and that was that. See, Andy was put on Valium a month before he turned 13. He was taking handfuls of them at once, then his wife tossed them all in November 1979 (after about 13 years of using Valium,) and this was before people realized what chemical dependence was with Valium. In mental equivalent, it seems like Andy more or less got hit by a car, then left on the side of the road without a support system, except that he had to drag himself. Not literally, of course, mind you.
Wow. Was unaware why Andy stopped. A unique band even in a era when there actually were loads of unique acts. I bought their first 2 albums on import Living in Colorado, I had little hope of seeing XTC live. Although, I did get to see Magazine in Denver.
I'm, so happy I got to see them live in a little club in Albany, NY on the Drums and Wires tour in 1979. I was right up to the stage in front of Andy. Jimmie O'Neil of Fingerprintz, the opening act, was out front with us, dancing.
I used to watch "Jukebox," a video show that came on locally right after SNL back in 1979 and 1980. It was hosted by Twiggy. That's how I first learned of XTC as I started my Senior Year of High School. I saw vids for "Making Plans For Nigel" and "Life Begins at The Hop." Went out and bought Drums and Wires the next time I got paid from my weekend gig. The following year, at College, I discovered record stores with more than a single half-filled crate of Alternative music. I bought White Music and Go Two my first week there, and Black Sea a few weeks later as soon as it was released. This concert is a nice time capsule for me.
I've always come on here to watch XTC promo videos. Tonight, I noticed an audio only live recording from ancient times, which eventually led me to this. It's really hard to fathom 'why' they stopped playing live from watching this. Andy is enigmatic to say the least, and holds court as well as anybody. The only 'live' performance I've seen before now, is the David Letterman one from 89 or so, where Colin does King for a Day. Andy so seems in his element, just as much as he does in any video. I was introduced to them via the Senses Working Overtime video, when it was on heavy airplay on Mtv when I was about 11, and they'd stopped playing live by then. Then the late 80's albums were so brilliant, early 90's, even to the Apple Venus'. I'd have LOVED to see them like this, playing tight, Andy in top form, Colin being, sigh, Colin, Dave playing both lead and keyboard live...man, they should have been massive. Good thing there are those of us who have always loved them 💖
Andy wasn't afraid of playing (according to him,) but it seems that he hated touring (I'm not sure where I heard that,) if that makes sense. It's a lot of traveling, for one, and if you don't get a break and are singing the same songs every night, it might just get boring and draining. We're not robots, we're humans. Besides that, he was supposed to have quit Valium cold turkey in November 1979, which messed with him bad. He ended up having muscle spasms and bouts of amnesia. Negative effects of valium weren't widely known back then.
I completely agree, I have followed XTC since the single 'Statue of Liberty' was released. I was having a bad day and a friend of mine asked me if I would like to go with him to see XTC who were playing just down the road. I went and it changed my life. I don't know if Andy would agree but the night at the Sherwood Rooms in Nottingham was the best performance. We kept them on stage till Andy admitted his Coco was getting cold. Mind blowing, I saw them again in Loughborough university after which of course touring ended. I understand it now but at the time it was a cruel end for thousands of us XT seers
I won't say this band saved my life, but they sure as hell altered it in a permanent way for the better. So cool to hear them in raw form. Thanks for posting!
I was *very* lucky and had to pay only $200 NZD for the two tickets to The Police's show here in Wellington in January 2008 😀 That was the only time I'd ever been to one of their shows, too 🙂
Yes, Andy ... genius and Colin ... so melodic and talented on bass but without Dave Gregory filling in all the harmony and melody on keys and guitars and vocals we can only wonder, I don't know if the XTC we love could ever be this brilliant. He is a truly brilliant player and the glue for this band for many of their best years and albums.
In 1979, I won free passes, some promo 45's and free pizza at Conan's Pizza in a before show party from the local radio station in Austin TX, KLBJ. After pizza they played at The Armadillo World Headquarters. The show was amazing. I still have the 45's and XTC are still one of my all time favorite bands.
XTC - August 8, 1980 - Berg en Bos, Apeldoorn, Netherlands 0:00 Madhattan (Song played over PA) 0:30 Real by Reel x:xx Life Begins at the Hop (missing from this recording) 4:09 Generals and Majors x:xx Scissor Man (missing from this recording) 8:14 Respectable Street x:xx When You're Near Me I Have Difficulty (missing from this recording) 11:09 Love at First Sight x:xx Paper and Iron (Notes and Coins) (missing from this recording) x:xx Battery Brides (Andy Paints Brian) (missing from this recording) x:xx Meccanik Dancing (Oh We Go!) (missing from this recording) 14:04 Helicopter 17:29 Making Plans for Nigel x:xx Are You Receiving Me? (missing from this recording) (There is 99% complete audience recording)
And the more full recording is over at Archive. I probably can't link it. Not just the more full recording, but the rehearsal tape also exists, and it's also of very good quality.
So assured - all of them! The way this gig kicks off! They were loving it. They were Pop gods. A million bands would emulate them (think of The Strokes for example). Everything is on point. The energy, the zing! Look at Andy's dance! He never falls over 'though he's so jerky and wired! Drums & Wired.
Oh my, what a great find!!!! Awesome video displaying the greatness of this band... You would never know by this video Andy had debilitating stage freight and was a major recluse to boot. Thank you for posting, these guys were definitely an under appreciated gem and one of the tightest live bands from the 80's!!!!!!
Love the people dancing along, especially that one girl in red haha, hopefully it gave the boys some confidence that some of the audience was into them! Looks like they got some people tapping their feet and a decent amount of applause too :)
I've seen so many great concerts over the years starting around 1978 so WHY the L did not I witness the live greatness of XTC while it was briefly active, I have no idea. I'd trade more than a few of the great shows I've seen for just one XTC concert! Thanks for posting :-)
As a huge fan of guitarists/groups like Adrian Belew, The Tubes, The Magic Band, ext.. I'm not sure why I've never sought these guys out. I grew up loving Making Plans for Nigel, but I never heard anything else by these guys. I've been missing out for sure!
@@Heston68 I was just thinking that myself. This band gets it. They write catchy and melodic material with strong vocals and groove. They are certainly not run of the mill. They deserved a lot more success than they actually achieved. They were ahead of their time.
@@tjnugent62 - They've been popping up *a lot* for me recently! Delayed recognition maybe? They'd sure deserve it! I'm still in the process of getting to know their Music properly myself! 🙂
Here's this show's rehearsal in audio form: archive.org/details/xtc1980-08-08t02.flac16.sbd.hansdevente And, more complete audio of the show in Live Mic quality (the TV broadcast cuts off some songs:) archive.org/details/xtc1980-08-08t09.flac16.bi-aud.hansdevente
I was lucky en0ugh t0 see them live 2 0r 3 times and they were awes0me. Terry Chambers was a machine, the rest were tight as a duck's arse with his beats and they were as l0ud as h0ly hell.
It's not exactly stage fright. He was on Valium for years, and he wasn't just taking one at a time. His wife thought it would be OK if he just quit it cold turkey, and then he was having muscle spasms and he was forgetting how to play guitar. Mind you, this was 1981 or 1982. The negative effects of people quitting Valium cod turkey wasn't as well known then.
As far as I know, this is their first show after recording Black Sea. It's not complete in video form, you can hear the whole show (no video) here: archive.org/details/xtc1980-08-08t09.flac16.bi-aud.hansdevente Also, here's the rehearsal: archive.org/details/xtc1980-08-08t02.flac16.sbd.hansdevente
First heard of them when they opened for the Police Zenyatta tour...their sound quality was poor ( by Police design?) I love them every bit as much as the Police....why they never got HUGE???
the greatest band the world never knew.... our well guarded secret....
The mark of an excellent band is to be able to pick up their instruments in a garage and make it sound perfect playing live anytime. The Beatles were the best and these guys are 2nd. The stones might be 3rd. Don't hold me to them. lol
Shhh, don't tell anyone, they'll all want in on the fun!
I saw them in the early 80s in America before Andy had his difficulties with performing live. My bandmates and I went to a meet and greet at a record store. I have the pictures. Most Americans miss so many great bands because of the sad state of radio programming since the 1970s. Also more than a little misplaced jingoism in there.
Dave Gregory is one of the most underrated and great guitarist ever!
R.E.M. opened for them!!!
five UK top 40 singles, well known by New Wave fans or people who lived through the time. stop acting like nobody knows them lmao
Terry Chambers is a beast of a drummer.
Yeah one of the great British new wave drummers (the others being Budgie from Siouxsie & the Banshees and I guess Mr Copeland of the CIA, I mean The Police)
Probably the best rhythm section of the 1980s. Nobody ever talks about that. Nobody knows.
Except those who know 🎯
so true
IYKYK my friends
There’s an entire rhythm section going on in Andy’s vocals. 😅
Great Raw Fun...all pf these years later.
the most underrated band in history
Ive never heard anyone underrate them!
Terry Chambers should be elevated to the drummers hall of fame. Not only does he not miss a beat, his playing blends instinct with invention. Many a player has been tutored by drumming to records, occasionally one is born to art. TC was born to it, and as dismissive as folks might be, he was up with John Bonham.
What a drummer Terry Chambers is.Solid and powerful.Amazing band.
The energy and intensity of this short set is nothing short of astounding. I was a huge fan back then and I am again!
this band could have been the biggest act in the world
These guys were WAY AHEAD...simply AMAZING !!!
This performance of "Generals and Majors" is top notch. They could really play the hell out of their songs live.
Same goes for "Love at First Sight".
Easily in the top ten greatest rock song-writers of all time. While Andy is no slouch on guitar, Dave Gregory created and played things the rest of us mere mortals can only dream of.
XTC on the Mt Rushmore of the greatest bands in rock n roll history. Such a great live band and studio band. Musicianship is off the fucking charts. And all the blokes are such humble sweet guys recenty watched in podcats.
What a lucky audience, they sounded awesome live.
The guitars in love at first sight are so bad ass. What a groove
Can't get enough of xtc! So bloody talented, happy 68th birthday to andy partridge!!🥳just the best!!
0:00 Reel by Reel
4:09 Generals & Majors
8:13 Respectable Street
11:08 Love at First Sight
14:03 Helicopter
17:29 Making Plans for Nigel
That bassline bending in helicopter, genius
One of the greatest bands ever! Never understood, why Andy Partdridge refused to perform live, he was a perfect performer live!
Performance anxiety. Much chronicled. He also decided he liked being able to record the songs the way he wanted to without having to worry about being able to replicate it live.
@@craigsablosky6784 I know and I understand. I am musician my self and I know performance anxiety very well. What I wanted to say is, although he had this issue, he was a great performer and it was a loos for the world, that XTC stopped to perform live!
@@peterbrusch1493 That is true of many with performance anxiety.
@@craigsablosky6784 He went through severe Valium withdrawals, starting (seemingly) in November 1979. There's a photo from December 1979 of him just sitting on the side of the stage for some reason, I guess not feeling it, but maybe it's one of the times he forgot how to play a guitar. In early February 1980, he was literally having bouts of amnesia, forgetting who he is.
1980 was an intense touring year for them. By Mid 1981, they stopped touring to focus on the recording of English Settlement. Well, Andy slogged it through the beginning of the tour for that album, but gave up on March 18th 1982, then played one last show on April 3rd 1982, and that was that.
See, Andy was put on Valium a month before he turned 13. He was taking handfuls of them at once, then his wife tossed them all in November 1979 (after about 13 years of using Valium,) and this was before people realized what chemical dependence was with Valium.
In mental equivalent, it seems like Andy more or less got hit by a car, then left on the side of the road without a support system, except that he had to drag himself. Not literally, of course, mind you.
Wow. Was unaware why Andy stopped. A unique band even in a era when there actually were loads of unique acts.
I bought their first 2 albums on import Living in Colorado, I had little hope of seeing XTC live. Although, I did get to see Magazine in Denver.
1971 before XTC Andy was working in a Swindon big store record depot. He got me to listen to Tago Mago by Can describing it as space reggae
I'm, so happy I got to see them live in a little club in Albany, NY on the Drums and Wires tour in 1979. I was right up to the stage in front of Andy. Jimmie O'Neil of Fingerprintz, the opening act, was out front with us, dancing.
James Martin What was the venue?
I used to watch "Jukebox," a video show that came on locally right after SNL back in 1979 and 1980. It was hosted by Twiggy. That's how I first learned of XTC as I started my Senior Year of High School. I saw vids for "Making Plans For Nigel" and "Life Begins at The Hop." Went out and bought Drums and Wires the next time I got paid from my weekend gig. The following year, at College, I discovered record stores with more than a single half-filled crate of Alternative music. I bought White Music and Go Two my first week there, and Black Sea a few weeks later as soon as it was released. This concert is a nice time capsule for me.
I've always come on here to watch XTC promo videos. Tonight, I noticed an audio only live recording from ancient times, which eventually led me to this. It's really hard to fathom 'why' they stopped playing live from watching this. Andy is enigmatic to say the least, and holds court as well as anybody. The only 'live' performance I've seen before now, is the David Letterman one from 89 or so, where Colin does King for a Day. Andy so seems in his element, just as much as he does in any video. I was introduced to them via the Senses Working Overtime video, when it was on heavy airplay on Mtv when I was about 11, and they'd stopped playing live by then. Then the late 80's albums were so brilliant, early 90's, even to the Apple Venus'. I'd have LOVED to see them like this, playing tight, Andy in top form, Colin being, sigh, Colin, Dave playing both lead and keyboard live...man, they should have been massive. Good thing there are those of us who have always loved them 💖
Great words brother. They are amazing here.
Andy wasn't afraid of playing (according to him,) but it seems that he hated touring (I'm not sure where I heard that,) if that makes sense. It's a lot of traveling, for one, and if you don't get a break and are singing the same songs every night, it might just get boring and draining. We're not robots, we're humans.
Besides that, he was supposed to have quit Valium cold turkey in November 1979, which messed with him bad. He ended up having muscle spasms and bouts of amnesia. Negative effects of valium weren't widely known back then.
I completely agree, I have followed XTC since the single 'Statue of Liberty' was released.
I was having a bad day and a friend of mine asked me if I would like to go with him to see XTC who were playing just down the road. I went and it changed my life. I don't know if Andy would agree but the night at the Sherwood Rooms in Nottingham was the best performance. We kept them on stage till Andy admitted his Coco was getting cold.
Mind blowing, I saw them again in Loughborough university after which of course touring ended. I understand it now but at the time it was a cruel end for thousands of us XT seers
Well then ,just play once a month in a pub in Swindon and let the world come to you.
I won't say this band saved my life, but they sure as hell altered it in a permanent way for the better. So cool to hear them in raw form. Thanks for posting!
If I were a very rich man, I'd give millions of quid to see XTC play together in one last tour, like the police did!!!
I was *very* lucky and had to pay only $200 NZD for the two tickets to The Police's show here in Wellington in January 2008 😀 That was the only time I'd ever been to one of their shows, too 🙂
The only time I saw XTC was on their Black Sea tour opening for the Police on their Zenyatta Mondatta tour in Austin, Texas, November 1980.
@@marcos.666 That same tour made it's way to Winnipeg, Canada as well.
I keep coming back to this gig - I mean, bloody hell
Yes, Andy ... genius and Colin ... so melodic and talented on bass but without Dave Gregory filling in all the harmony and melody on keys and guitars and vocals we can only wonder, I don't know if the XTC we love could ever be this brilliant. He is a truly brilliant player and the glue for this band for many of their best years and albums.
Such a brilliant band - and lovely moves!
Smashing! This recording really shows what an excellent band XTC has been!
In 1979, I won free passes, some promo 45's and free pizza at Conan's Pizza in a before show party from the local radio station in Austin TX, KLBJ. After pizza they played at The Armadillo World Headquarters. The show was amazing. I still have the 45's and XTC are still one of my all time favorite bands.
Ha! I grew up there but I m a little younger. I only remember people reminiscing about the Armadillo. At least I was able to enjoy Conan’s…
I'm from the future and want to thank you for posting this performance. Great video of a great band!
Always love seeing a band really swinging for the fences.
XTC - August 8, 1980 - Berg en Bos, Apeldoorn, Netherlands
0:00 Madhattan (Song played over PA)
0:30 Real by Reel
x:xx Life Begins at the Hop (missing from this recording)
4:09 Generals and Majors
x:xx Scissor Man (missing from this recording)
8:14 Respectable Street
x:xx When You're Near Me I Have Difficulty (missing from this recording)
11:09 Love at First Sight
x:xx Paper and Iron (Notes and Coins) (missing from this recording)
x:xx Battery Brides (Andy Paints Brian) (missing from this recording)
x:xx Meccanik Dancing (Oh We Go!) (missing from this recording)
14:04 Helicopter
17:29 Making Plans for Nigel
x:xx Are You Receiving Me? (missing from this recording)
(There is 99% complete audience recording)
And the more full recording is over at Archive. I probably can't link it.
Not just the more full recording, but the rehearsal tape also exists, and it's also of very good quality.
Dave's solos are so amazing this entire performance
This is band is tighter than a gnat's chuff! Amazing.
🤣
andy partridge f**** badass man! such a unique strong presence
At least I got to see them a couple of times. Though being from Swindon, we actually reheased in the same studio.
Just brilliant, they were a special band, not enough superlatives for them,
Nobody owns this place in music history but XTC.
I am gobsmacked. Thanks for posting. Always loved Andy's guitar playing.
As far as I know, this is their first Black Sea tour show. Their last show before this, according to the Optimism's Flames fan site, was in March.
This gave me a serious woodie!!! God they were great!
So assured - all of them! The way this gig kicks off! They were loving it. They were Pop gods. A million bands would emulate them (think of The Strokes for example). Everything is on point. The energy, the zing! Look at Andy's dance! He never falls over 'though he's so jerky and wired! Drums & Wired.
Esses caras são de outro mundo!
I never thought I would see any of this.
Oh my, what a great find!!!! Awesome video displaying the greatness of this band... You would never know by this video Andy had debilitating stage freight and was a major recluse to boot. Thank you for posting, these guys were definitely an under appreciated gem and one of the tightest live bands from the 80's!!!!!!
This 'Rockpalast' show from '82 also is very good: ua-cam.com/video/WE5olpWJCPs/v-deo.html 😀
Love the people dancing along, especially that one girl in red haha, hopefully it gave the boys some confidence that some of the audience was into them! Looks like they got some people tapping their feet and a decent amount of applause too :)
I've seen so many great concerts over the years starting around 1978 so WHY the L did not I witness the live greatness of XTC while it was briefly active, I have no idea. I'd trade more than a few of the great shows I've seen for just one XTC concert! Thanks for posting :-)
3rd World Man I feel EXACTLY the same way!! Btw, I noticed your user name. So, I'm guessing you're a Steely Dan fan?
As a huge fan of guitarists/groups like Adrian Belew, The Tubes, The Magic Band, ext.. I'm not sure why I've never sought these guys out. I grew up loving Making Plans for Nigel, but I never heard anything else by these guys. I've been missing out for sure!
Sounds like my own history with these guys! Better late than never, I say! 😀
ua-cam.com/play/OLAK5uy_m1Pb8IrMMxrQSupwU57quyDJawt2bQWY0.html
Drums and Wires is a guitar band-lovers paradise.
What an absolute killer set.
Saw them in Maryland, At painters mill star theater 1980 , I was 13 at the time.
I was at that show as well. There was a showcase of bands with them at that show but I don't remember the other 3 or 4 bands. I was 20.
'Pre-valium cold turkey' Andy Partridge is a beautiful sight!
I hate that I can't like this more than once coz I've liked this much more than once.
Yes you actually can! There's a 2nd copy of this on YT! 😀 😉
Hugely underrated band
If you ever want a example of a drummer making or breaking a band..this is it...Terry Chambers..brilliant
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That's just false. He is a really good drummer with some great moments, but the rest are better musicians.
They only improved in quality after he left. He called "mummer" music "poofy" and bailed. What an ape.
I do not know name Andy, but the tremendous guitar technique of side guitar is really authentic British rock
Excelent version of Reel by Reel. Better than the album version!!
this is great, the bbc radio session is my favourite
1,Reel By Reel
2,Generals And Majors
3,Respectable Street
4,Love At First Sight
5,Helicopter
6,Making Plans For Nigel
I heard they also played "Are You Receiving Me?" at the end, but I haven't seen any footage of that.
Tape intro: 'Madhattan' from dub LP Mr. Partridge - Take Away / The Lure Of Salvage
@@101Volts - Why am I not surprised to meet you again *here* !? 👋😄
Andy's footwork during the Real by Reel solo..
Haha, brilliant moves.
@@Heston68 I was just thinking that myself. This band gets it. They write catchy and melodic material with strong vocals and groove. They are certainly not run of the mill. They deserved a lot more success than they actually achieved. They were ahead of their time.
@@tjnugent62 - They've been popping up *a lot* for me recently! Delayed recognition maybe? They'd sure deserve it! I'm still in the process of getting to know their Music properly myself! 🙂
got this on repeat...Awesome!!!!!
maybe the best live recording of helicopter, fucking brill
Jesus the reel by reel solo from Dave lol
Yeah awesome, most of the live videos I’ve seen of that song, Andy usually played the solo
Pure energy, in terms of musicianship and raw power these guys were well ahead of the rest of the so called alternative music bands ...
Amazing to see them play live!!!!
Wow! So good❤
fantástica banda !!
Here's this show's rehearsal in audio form:
archive.org/details/xtc1980-08-08t02.flac16.sbd.hansdevente
And, more complete audio of the show in Live Mic quality (the TV broadcast cuts off some songs:)
archive.org/details/xtc1980-08-08t09.flac16.bi-aud.hansdevente
La cuarta canción es muy buena...que banda exelente
I'm a bass player and while you've gotta hand it to Colin... Terry is a force too... BUT THE GUITARS!!! Andy and Dave are amazing together.
Fantastic performance! Love Partridge's jaggy guitar in Generals & Majors. Even the Dutch stoners are won over..😅
No dancers, no crowd. Just great camera.
Never got to see them live.... had tickets for Southampton 1982... but it never happened..... I was so close...😂
How tight were these guys!!!
17:09 Uh-oh, Dave... NO ERNIE-ING!
I was lucky en0ugh t0 see them live 2 0r 3 times and they were awes0me. Terry Chambers was a machine, the rest were tight as a duck's arse with his beats and they were as l0ud as h0ly hell.
the saddest part of this whole video is that andy looks happy
une pépite ce groupe.......
Timeless!!!
Amazing. Great. X T C
Still can't believe Andy suffered from debilitating stage fright. He looks so natural.
It's not exactly stage fright. He was on Valium for years, and he wasn't just taking one at a time. His wife thought it would be OK if he just quit it cold turkey, and then he was having muscle spasms and he was forgetting how to play guitar. Mind you, this was 1981 or 1982. The negative effects of people quitting Valium cod turkey wasn't as well known then.
I soooooooo wish i'd seem XTC live
Awesome band!
when i first heard Nigel I felt different.
DAMN !! How cool ! 😎
Respectable Street was particularly good.
As far as I know, this is their first show after recording Black Sea. It's not complete in video form, you can hear the whole show (no video) here:
archive.org/details/xtc1980-08-08t09.flac16.bi-aud.hansdevente
Also, here's the rehearsal:
archive.org/details/xtc1980-08-08t02.flac16.sbd.hansdevente
17:27 beautiful drum intro
Andy Partridge Was hunting vampires and was recently reminded by his people that he had a gig to do .
What pop music should be. Still superior after all these years compared to drivel like Harry Styles or Selena Gomez or Bad Bunny.
Great video, nice upload.
Wowzer🔥
Mic stand falling off the stage at 20:05 - Rock'n Roll! 🤘😄
First heard of them when they opened for the Police Zenyatta tour...their sound quality was poor ( by Police design?)
I love them every bit as much as the Police....why they never got HUGE???
Good find!
3:54 アンディ パートリッジの立ち回りが良い
I'm sorry 3:03
Colin Moulding is the coolest! hell they all are.Any Bass playing brothers /sisters know what kind of Bass that is ?
Its and Epiphone Newport
Mark is right...
it is an epiphone Newport. I think he played it on the first four xtc albums
@@srl6018 He still had the same bass as of 2000, dunno if he still has it. It was seen in their 1986 music video for "The Meeting Place."
M T. 🤩🥳 aaaahhhhh... but what year is the Newport? (kidding...) cheers 🍻
They were so great live but perhaps we would never have got Skylarking, Oranges and Lemons and Nonsuch had they kept touring?
Nice air drums @21:07 😅
I think XTC influenced Franz Ferdinand.
Good call! And also other bands like the Kaiser Chiefs 🙂
and gang of four too.
XTC kings Of britpop
Great band. Great gig. Bin that keyboard!
thing is ...you wonder what is goning on then u find yourself in perculiar place