Wow, amazing to find this. I was actually in the audience for this show. This show was actually taped in September, 1996 and Tom Brokaw was the main guest. Loved the song and got the CD after seeing them live.
An infectious, timelessly youthful hook, but what really stands out over decades is Saffron's physical posturing, simultaneously alluring and powerful as an athlete -- front ladies should quit dancing choreographically and emulate more of this type of stellar power pop lead. She is 'in the moment', which lasts forever.
Well it'd be impossible for every singer Male or female to look as built as Saffron as no one is built identical. But you're right she looks very athletic
@@scrotor189 She was definitely very athletic in the early 90s when she was singing in the techno group En-joi She could kick her legs straight up with her feet well above her head she'd dance fast, spin, and the kick straight up above her head
You should see youtube videos of her dancing when she was a vocalist for the techno group En-joi in early 1990s She's quite the dancer and very flexible. She can kick her legs straight up with her feet well above her head. I liked her spin and kick move.
Saffron of Republica is one of those magically gifted sirens from the 90s ( eg., Jewel, Tori Amos, Alannis Morrisette, Siouxsie Q, etc.) whose live performance is nearly as engaging as her metronome-driven, camera frenzied videos....Three other things I like about this particular performance 1) I really dig the back up vocals 2) I love the "Rhythm Heritage" sound of the instruments and 3) Let's face it: Saffron is as hot as she is vocally gifted, with more than a flair for just the right theatrical moment....In essence, she's f-g awsome!
This girl was an amazing performer. A total natural. Love it that she wore the red dress from the video too. As years go by that'll become a valuable piece of 90s memorabilia. I hope she kept it.
To this very day, this song makes me want to grab my Republica CD, get in the car, crank Ready to Go with the windows down and go 100 mph on the highway. It's a high-energy song that drills into my soul! Love it!!
I believe this was actually the summer of 1996 when the song first took off in the U.S. It was one of the songs of summer. Such simpler and different times.
Literally everything and I mean EVERYTHING about Saffron in this is total perfection. Don't think I've swooned harder,her style,her hair,her voice,her beauty and her stage presence just WOW!! 😍💗💗💗
I remember seeing this very live performance on the Conan O'Brien show televised...it seems like yesterday and it was back in 1997...TWENTY-SEVEN YEARS AGO...
Fantastic performance of what has to be a damn near perfect pop anthem. Saffron was an amazing front woman, great voice and just a dream to watch. That this is a quarter of a century ago and the sad realisation that the heady days of the 90s slip further into history is the only -ve of this clip
@@PVAPPE Thanks for the clarification on Saffron. The Wiki bio didn't say anything about her Dad, unless I read over it too fast. Makes me wonder what the family was doing in Lagos when She was born? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saffron_(singer)
Man I love this song this was such a cool tune I love this this is amazing I can't believe I found this video I wish Republica would come back with some other tunes, 90's had such memorable songs
In the (my) "old days" when I used to fly a lot, I always had this ready in my little portable CD player (remember those?,......) and as the plane was about to take off, I started playing this because I was "Ready To Go". It made me smile and laugh. I thought that I was so smart and clever.
I'm not one of those people who always rips modern music , but show me a pop rock song in 2024 2025 that makes you get up and dance like this ... go ahead , i'll wait
Not sure why the guitarist played his part an octave higher than on the studio version. The original sounded MUCH better in drop-D. And yes, Saffron is amazing.
@@knives_on_static That's not what he's saying. The guitarist played the riff on the D string, which is an octave higher than the original riff. The original riff is played on the E string in dropped D.
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Saffron is 54 years old and still cooler than I ever was !
Love her.
nahhhhh your cooler !
Still drop dead gorgeous?
She looks like she ate another saffron
@@fluphybunny930 now she looks like she ate another saffron sprackling
The camera man needed to zoom in and out, really really fast, to pull this off properly.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Thank you for the comment roftl
Jajajajajaja LOVE THIS SONG
Shit yeah. RTG was one hard video to watch lol
Camera man in NOT ready to go
Saffron at her PRIME. Damn she looked absolutely FANTASTIC and her voice was PERFECTION. Great energy and she just looks SO FREAKING COOL!!!
Yes she looked hot and sounded great, she was ready to go!
Was? She still has it!
back when you could get away with a lip sync... perfection there, at least.
Incredibly sexy and wow, what a pair of legs.
@@neatchipops3428 Not a lip sync. It's live.
Wow, amazing to find this. I was actually in the audience for this show. This show was actually taped in September, 1996 and Tom Brokaw was the main guest. Loved the song and got the CD after seeing them live.
You are right. It was in september of 1996. I saw this episode of Conan. Fun days.
@vacuum chum Another version was released in early 97, but the first version was released in April 96.
All I know is I wish it could relive that time again, but with what I know about it now.
Fucking CDs! I loved it back the.
I also was in the audience. Before the show i met conan at the men's room. We talked, nice guy. He tried my coke. Then we become friends for 8 years
Shes drop dead gorgeous I forgot how cute she was.
YOu vanna cum?
she is sooo frikn gorgeous
ivanna humpalot
my crush of all times!
The have a song called Drop Dead Gorgeous.
Saffron is her prime is the definition of hotness.
And not covered in ink
@@curmudgeonextraordinaire1884 Don't you just hate watching porn with tattooed covered chicks?
An infectious, timelessly youthful hook, but what really stands out over decades is Saffron's physical posturing, simultaneously alluring and powerful as an athlete -- front ladies should quit dancing choreographically and emulate more of this type of stellar power pop lead. She is 'in the moment', which lasts forever.
Very true, captivated
And, in that 'moment' she rockets out of the screen, zooming past the limits of TV pixels and blasting straight for the.... zeitgeist.....Wow!
Well it'd be impossible for every singer Male or female to look as built as Saffron as no one is built identical. But you're right she looks very athletic
you hit the nail on the head, such a shame no manager could find another hit for these guys, outstanding track and I could watch saffron all day
@@scrotor189
She was definitely very athletic in the early 90s when she was singing in the techno group En-joi
She could kick her legs straight up with her feet well above her head
she'd dance fast, spin, and the kick straight up above her head
Perfect. Love this live performance!
But Republica is completely out of place! Because this is a song to dance to and not just to listen to!
Agree. Excellent live performance.
Awesome live performance of their song!
I think she was lip syncing
@BreezyMunk how can anyone dance like that and sing without being out of breath? I would bet anything that she’s lip syncing.
The one and only terrible song
@@JoeyDavies777 Are you completely blind?? She does no dancing while singing. Her mouth matches the singing exactly.
@Wacky Wayfarer in the video, she's lip syncing. Still, she needed better shoes. With that outfit.
Saffron is so animated in the performance that just watching her is making me tired! Love the way she pumps energy into this song!
well it’s not like she has another song to sing.
@@AltCTRLF8 That's unfair that you claim this is Republica's only hit. Saffron is on stage, singing all her hit.
@American Bot, she has many excellent songs and they all sing them with the same energy.
You should see youtube videos of her dancing when she was a vocalist for the techno group En-joi in early 1990s
She's quite the dancer and very flexible.
She can kick her legs straight up with her feet well above her head.
I liked her spin and kick move.
@@fomalhauto she also looks great as the love interest in the video for the one and only by Chesney Hawkes!
Saffron of Republica is one of those magically gifted sirens from the 90s ( eg., Jewel, Tori Amos, Alannis Morrisette, Siouxsie Q, etc.) whose live performance is nearly as engaging as her metronome-driven, camera frenzied videos....Three other things I like about this particular performance 1) I really dig the back up vocals 2) I love the "Rhythm Heritage" sound of the instruments and 3) Let's face it: Saffron is as hot as she is vocally gifted, with more than a flair for just the right theatrical moment....In essence, she's f-g awsome!
what is "Rhythm Heritage"?
She’s way better than the others you mentioned and way hotter too.
excellent comment and analysis.
@@lqr824 Yeah. What's "Siouxsie Q" too. And I agree, "Rhythm Heritage" FGS
Shout it out!!
This girl was an amazing performer. A total natural. Love it that she wore the red dress from the video too. As years go by that'll become a valuable piece of 90s memorabilia. I hope she kept it.
This is a gem from a long gone and missed era... Viva Republica!!
To this very day, this song makes me want to grab my Republica CD, get in the car, crank Ready to Go with the windows down and go 100 mph on the highway. It's a high-energy song that drills into my soul! Love it!!
I’ve heard this song countless times and never get tired of it!
luckily
She was adorable.
I believe this was actually the summer of 1996 when the song first took off in the U.S. It was one of the songs of summer. Such simpler and different times.
Beautiful times in rock músic. I was 13 and república, smashing pumpkins, the offspring, metálica and others kept in mind all the time 🎉
I'm ready to go ….back to the nineties.
I miss music being fun
She radiates "lovin the moment" like no other. Sweet as well.
What makes a good band is when they can do a great live performance.
This isn't it.
@@saturnargentavis1901 It is
@@RudJohns I went to Berkley but please tell me how it is, lets have this discussion
@@saturnargentavis1901 yer funny
@@saturnargentavis1901 I went to “Drunken State” what’s your point?
Literally everything and I mean EVERYTHING about Saffron in this is total perfection. Don't think I've swooned harder,her style,her hair,her voice,her beauty and her stage presence just WOW!! 😍💗💗💗
26 years old now....jesus christ where does time go🥺😯😒😞
To the rooftop.
loved this song when i was in uni the sound of my youth
Drop dead gorgeous.
Love her energy!
Not a easy song to perform live and they nailed it !
No playback, just live. Period
OMG a collab between Saffron & Shirley Manson would have been sick!!
Excellent live performance. When popular music still sounded good.
She is so pretty!
i miss the 90s, this represents the 90s so well. Good times that'll never come back
Man I love their style. And her delivery for this song is tight
my favourite game
Jesus Christ, I love her. The cameramen failed to capture her fantastic jumps on video.
You mean, upskirt, right? Am I the only one...? 😅
@@teknomax7883 He should have gone full gonzo.
Director chooses which cameras are active when
Classic America: home of porn, prudish TV
@@josephclift3662 No place I would ever want to live. Those that dont always seem to throw stones.
She's a good front person. Lot of energy/attitude and can sing.
Also a prime piece of ass.
They do a damn good job playing this live. Thanks for posting.
You are most welcome. Thank you for posting a note of appreciation!
was it live though?
She can sing 👌👌❤️
She´s a great GREAT singer!
Saffron !!! What a beauty !!
Loaned this CD to a Doctor on his way to a golf trip in Michigan .Him and his Buddies played it full Blast for hours . Glad to share
I LOVED this! This is a great live performance. Vocals were on point. Loved it.
I remember seeing this very live performance on the Conan O'Brien show televised...it seems like yesterday and it was back in 1997...TWENTY-SEVEN YEARS AGO...
I feel like I should shake my laptop back & forth to replicate the effect of the music video.
omg I died 😂
jajajajjaja...lol
works better on a smart phone.
I did the minute you said it!!
Do it, but with your cellphone
Can't believe I missed this in the day. I watched Conan every night & I was in love with this album.
Glad to find it now!
I am ready to go but I cannot stop watching this video!!!!!
an amazing live performance... bravo!
Great song and performance!
Fantastic performance of what has to be a damn near perfect pop anthem. Saffron was an amazing front woman, great voice and just a dream to watch. That this is a quarter of a century ago and the sad realisation that the heady days of the 90s slip further into history is the only -ve of this clip
Take me back to the 90's
What a glorious year
The year I turned 18 🥰
extra cool line up..... 2 synths, guitar n drums.... perfect german rock n roll
Everything is on point here. Great song with an even more awesome live performance.
shes gorgeous !!!!!! loved the band back in the 90's ! takes me back to my school days
HALF Chinese and HALF Portuguese + great voice and talent = SOOOPER HOT Lead Female Vocalist. Samantha Marie Sprackling and REPUBLICA, AWESOME !!
Taking nothing away from the rest of your comment, which is bang on; Saffron’s mother is half Chinese/half Portuguese. Her father is British.
@@PVAPPE Thanks for the clarification on Saffron. The Wiki bio didn't say anything about her Dad, unless I read over it too fast. Makes me wonder what the family was doing in Lagos when She was born? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saffron_(singer)
Great live performance! Two keys makes a huge difference versus other versions.
Such an amazing voice live!
I've just watched them play last weekend in Keswick - The Mountain festival in the Lake District, Uk.
Great stage presence
Man I love this song this was such a cool tune I love this this is amazing I can't believe I found this video I wish Republica would come back with some other tunes, 90's had such memorable songs
I remember good music.
Apparently a lot of people do not.
This is disposable pop.
In the (my) "old days" when I used to fly a lot, I always had this ready in my little portable CD player (remember those?,......) and as the plane was about to take off, I started playing this because I was "Ready To Go". It made me smile and laugh. I thought that I was so smart and clever.
Love this performance.
FIRST TIME I've ever seen them LIVE! THANKS for posting this! SURPRISED Saffrons voice is so STRONG! She can really sing!❤❤❤❤
Fair play sounds excellent live. Thanks for posting!
You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it, and took the time to say so :)
I miss all these types of bands. Gravity kills just popped into my head!
My absolute favorite song in this Genre of the era! Saffron kills it! I wish they had a larger catalog of music to enjoy! :-)
I loved Luscious Jackson and Ani DiFranco during the mid-90s, there are some similarities.
Very cool . . . Republica was one of the great bands of the time.
killed it on this live performance!
I love how she jumps! Great energy!
They sound beautifully awesome live.
Favorite song at age 8. This was actually quite popular in the US.
It's shocking to know that this hit song is damn near 20 years old now!
23 years now, and I was 23 back then, damn.
Whats really shocking to you as that you are 20 yrs older! Not to worry because you're not alone!! I'm saying that about songs made in 70s!!!
25 now....
26 years and counting.........⌛
perfect crime
Exelente tema y grupo hacía mucho q no lo veía pero me sorprendió ahora good
So 90's, it goddamn hurts
I'm not one of those people who always rips modern music , but show me a pop rock song in 2024 2025 that makes you get up and dance like this ... go ahead , i'll wait
I'll be damned if Saffron isn't wearing the same dress she wore in the music video for this song. Certainly wears it well.
It sure looks like it.
Its the same dress
So adorable!!!
I miss the 90s.. oh.how much
i see it and i see it over and over again and i don't get tired, delicious!
A great pair of legs! Awesome tune!
Just discovering this wonderful group. Full on fun
Good version of a simple, evocative song.
Gives me goosebumps every time.
Shout it from the rooftops, READY TO GO.
One of the most 90s things I've ever seen. Great live performance!
she is fantastic
wow beauty personified Saffron and the band just awesome
Saffron is a great talent, I can see why I always had a crush on British girls. She is really peppy.
the 90's was a very beautiful time. i thank god i got to grow up to all of this as a kid :) 33
I prefer the edgier guitar sound, but Saffron makes up for it, such a hottie
To infinity and beyond
love the way she jumps
This song brings me back to the late 90s being at Yankee stadium before the game would start they played this song. ⚾️
She is Fit and lovely
Ok, i love her
September 24, 1996; is the original date according to a couple of sites and to my own copy.
steelygray that's right. there's a Conan episode list on Wikipedia
Always loves when she leaps in the air soo awesome
Not sure why the guitarist played his part an octave higher than on the studio version. The original sounded MUCH better in drop-D. And yes, Saffron is amazing.
AGREED! Kills the vibe
agreed too. he killed the power of the song
Drop D isn't an octave higher. Its 1 step lower. An octave would be bass guitar territory
@@knives_on_static That's not what he's saying. The guitarist played the riff on the D string, which is an octave higher than the original riff. The original riff is played on the E string in dropped D.
@@knives_on_static Read the OP again, then come back.
Oh my god what a perfomance!!! Love this version
Checking in in 2020: still love this song ❤️
80s and 90s music was the best
90's forever.
God this takes me back to dancin' my a$$ off to this song.... and I still dance it out. anywhere ...anytime.
I still have this on VHS.