Jarvis Cocker reacts to his Iconic Moments
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- Опубліковано 13 чер 2022
- We asked Jarvis to re-live some of his most iconic moments, reacting to everything from Pulp's first interview, to Glastonbury 1995, and appearing in Harry Potter. Order your copy of Good Pop, Bad Pop here: amzn.to/3OdaKaL
When Jarvis Cocker starts clearing out his loft, he finds a jumble of objects that catalogue his story and ask him some awkward questions: Who do you think you are? Are clothes important? Why are there so many pairs of broken glasses up here?
From a Gold Star polycotton shirt to a pack of Wrigley's Extra, from his teenage attempts to write songs to the Sexy Laughs Fantastic Dirty Joke Book, this is the hard evidence of Jarvis's unique life, Pulp, 20th century pop culture, the good times and the mistakes he'd rather forget. And this accumulated debris of a lifetime reveals his creative process - writing and musicianship, performance and ambition, style and stagecraft.
This is not a life story. It's a loft story.
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I bumped into Jarvis in a club in London around 2008.
I just wanted to tell him that hearing Common People at Glastonbury in 95 was a magical standout moment for me.
He responded that it was for him too.
It was a really sincere reply and it made me realise that people on stage are human too.
I just him perform Common People in Glasgow, it was such a special experience, I’ll never forget it.
I bumped into him in Sydney in around 2011 (I could be wrong, it was whatever year he was touring Australia). I was a bit starstruck because he's a big musical hero of mine. I saw him on a street corner on his own, no-one appeared to know who he was. I just shouted "JARVIS" and he looked up and I walked over to him and shook his hand. Had a brief chat of sorts, wish I'd have had something interesting to say, but he was really down to earth and I thought it was great that he just had a bit of a chat with some random (Me!), with no 'pop star' or 'celebrity' attitude. Top bloke.
Can you believe I was at Glastonbury in 1995 but was in a different field somewhere so I didn't see Pulp. Shame on me! I did see them in Hull a couple of years later.
I love how he's constantly annoyed by himself
They way he mocks his young self is hilarious.
@@olgakim4848But he was really hot.
We’re all annoyed by him so he’s not alone on that
Jarvis is such a unique dude. Asides from his voice, songwriting...he's got this geek chic look of his own. Pulp just hit that special spot.
Nick Cave and his Bad Seeds have had this look forever...that's why Jarvis suited being in their clip for Fifteen Feet Of Snow
Always loved the way he presented himself. I strive for that myself.
Maybe I should be a Jarvis cosplayer at festivals.
Always fancied him - right from the start. I live close to Sheffield and I'd mooch around the city çentre as a teenager hoping I'd bump into him 😆
Geek? I reckon he could easily have done runway or magazine modelling.
He is the very definition of cool.
How is him mooning Michael Jackson at the Brit awards not included?!
I think is better that way, he never felt comfortable about going back to that moment.
Maybe some legal thing bout showing it or yeah he just want to forget that
is not? i'm leaving
@frosti alien doesnt matter he did it; its iconic. Rename to jarvis' personal favourites somebody
...and with Bob Mortimer as his lawyer and Jarvis "imprisoned" by Jackson's goons. Hilarious stuff.
Jarvis is such a cool cat. Can't wait to read the book!
What book?
@@libertard6101 Good Pop, Bad Pop
He's annoying.
I met Jarvis on a wall in the Peak District.... completely likeable and a completely normal guy... I couldn't even ask for an autograph coz I was I felt in the company of a normal guy who was more interested in me.. now, I go in pubs and venues and hear is music and smile as everyone dances like maniacs! Great guy who impressed me without trying...
I met this man on a cruise in Jamaica Lol. ….. did know who he was ??? I thought he was a college professor?? He was vague with his identity to us …. But always engaging …. Very articulate and funny …. He was sat at our table for the 3 day cruise …. Didn’t tell me he was a musician till last night ….. he casually brought up he was in a band called PULP as we left …. Hahahahaha ….. I’m such a fan now …. Cordial , smart , and charming ….. we thought he was drug addict …. But ended up being coolest dood ever…. My wife kept bringing up ….. he seems famous ? Hahaha. Class act Jarvis
My brother in Christ your spelling made my eyes bleed but thanks for sharing the story tho
type like a damn person holy shit
good story though
@@Mmxxaamm his spelling was fine? Though, I will concede, his/her over use of ellipses was... distracting.
@@Mmxxaamm grammar
@@eansba88- Maybe he went to the...William Shatner...school of...grammar?
I was a Techno and house obsessed bedroom DJ when Different Class was released. Even people like myself that weren’t guitar band fans. Heard Pulps pop charts entries, became fans and bought the album. The greatest band to come out of Britain in the nineties. He captured many of our lives perfectly. A true artist and genius. Glad he’s got the recognition he deserves and is still part of our lives.
I could not agree more. The press and music journalist's attention has always been on the creative, charismatic driving force that is Cocker but the way the band wrote, arranged and recorded the music is criminally overlooked. I'm in awe. Without the band, Cocker alone would have been a weirdo Leonard Cohen type and Pulp as we know it would never have existed. The band and Jarvis together was serendipity, and as you so rightly said, a once in a generation combustion that births true creative genius.
@Oooo-bi7bi. Did you get into The Stone Roses?
I’m a dance fan too, I found it really interesting digging up interviews about his rave days in the late 80’s
Obviously that’s what he wrote Sorted For E’s and Whizz about, he summed up the darker side of dropping E’s like no one else could. He was really into the scene for a while though, he went out every weekend.
The first big one he went to was Sunrise 5000 in May ‘89, (interestingly Seal was there too! - He was looking to start working with Adamski).
Jarvis did a 6 music radio show dedicated to his rave days too a few years ago.
I lived in Sheffield 1984/86 and Pulp had a big following locally. Gigs at the Leadmill were packed and Jarvis was great at chatting to the audience between songs and really funny. The band played well and the songs connected with people. Things like Russell playing the violin added to the show. I think that their success was well deserved and they worked for it.
Treebound Story and Chakk are other Sheffield bands from that time that I remember and enjoyed live.
Such a likable guy and a great musician to boot.
I find him annoying.
@@hynesp1 Thanks for sharing.
I love him
Likable? 😂😂😂
I think you had a autocorrect you mean unlikeable
This man is a national treasure
Jarvis is so vastly underappreciated. He is an absolute genius musician and lyricist. I absolutely love turning on the "unaware" to him and his music. It's makes me feel validated for loving the esoteric nature of his fame.
The words to ‘weeds’ 1 and 2 are some of the best lyrics ever written
Jarvis is a national treasure. And for 58 he's a great looking man. Very handsome.
I was at Glastonbury 1995, the Pulp set was the highlight of a VERY good festival.
Same here . Didnt even realise they werent supposed to headline. Maybe I did at the time
Yes Stone Roses pulled out very late on, like a day or two before, guitarist broke his arm I think. Anyway I was gutted because they were the ones I wanted to see the most but Pulp were asked to take the headline slot instead and they were brilliant
Met Mr Cocker before the release of Babies at a mid week cool bar where we were there to see the Karminsky Experience Inc., and as I was a fan of Pulp having strong links to Sheffield, I asked if he minded chatting... we spoke as strangers about my faith in Pulp's imminent success and he was modestly on the same page... we spoke about the Camden Blow Up scene which I was part of including the alternative EZ listening scene. Out of all the lead singers I've met, found Jarvis to be one of the most memorable and engaging fellas.... a lovely guy. Smashing was a friend's cool night too... Martin Green.... best wishes
He and Pulp played in Mexico city, i was there it was the best concert I've ever been to !
They played roughly 25 songs and they were absolute gentlemen, the sad thing is they haven't come back to Mexico because we miss them !
Yes we are also common people.
Jarvis is amazing, I love his voice and his accent, and the way he goes about things ❤
I just finished reading Good Pop, Bad Pop and enjoyed it so much I actually cried at the end! Jarvis, please have a rummage in your cellar next, I need a sequel!! X
I have been trying to find who made Downside Up for THIRTY YEARS! Thank you so much Jarvis - I saw it once years and years ago and it never left me. THANK YOU!
That Pulp gig at Glasto in the mid 90s was legendary - I managed to see them play live a few years later near my home at Finsbury Park London when they brought out their great This is Hardcore album - I remember being at the front when they started playing Do You Remember the First Time and a big sway in the packed crowd went one way taking a whole load of people down on the floor - - Fortunately the people were really nice and we did everything to get them all back on their feet so nobody got hurt. Wonderful Pulp concert and Jarvis as always was so entertaining especially with those dance moves.
Been listening to pulp since I was a kid, saw them live and sing with Julian casablancas from the strokes at reading in 2011 I want to say? Bloody brilliant
I'm sorry, but is this comment in response to a question? Hm??
_brighton margaret dechienne_
Such a fun exhibition, I'm glad it was extended so more people outside of London had time to arrange time off work to go and see it. I love the way it was curated with the extremely clever aesthetic idea of the reworked chemistry table. What I got the greatest kick out of was seeing how far back Jarvis's ambition and focus for 'becoming a legendary band' went. That's rare and I got goosebumps to see the evidence, knowing where he started and how he succeeded. Pulp are one of the greatest bands ever to have existed. Genius.
Maybe not an iconic moment for him, but their Reading 2011 Common People performance is a go to video for me as a fan of more than 25 years. "My name is Jarvis, and I'm on the monitors" moment is such a realisation of his humility for me, as he puts his ego so far beyond. I hope I got this through as English is not my mother tongue. 😊 Love you Jarvis. And this is the video I'm refering to: ua-cam.com/video/-XlCFJA3yL4/v-deo.html
Hello from Brazil. I just saw that video (pulp with common people at Reading 2011) again. I LOVE that video!!! What a performance!
I was there
@@DJ.Gweilo oh my! what an experience!
And then the slow buildup to the ending of Common People
god i love him so much. so glad to see him looking back at pulp days with fondness ❤️
He is such an interesting, articulate and engaging man; and a great songwriter and performer. As I got towards the end of this video I realised that I wished that it was at least 3 times longer.
The funniest one for me and an 'in the moment' moment is when he is crediting the band during the last song common people at reading 2011. He introducing all the band, drummer, keys, bass and so on "mr leo abrams on 6 string electric guitar and im Jarvis and im on the monitors" while standing on the monitors.
He always gives credit to the musicians with him, and acknowledges their contribution. There's none of this 'I am the artist and it's all about ME, darling' attitude that some artists can have. He's a class act and a cool man. Can't get enough.
JARVIS! Absolutely adore him and Pulp. So excited for his book!
I’m 35 but nothing but good memories. Absolute legend this bloke he really is. Free spirit and genuine geezer. Nothing but respect for him 👍🏻 growing up always loved bumping his stuff
More legendary than he knows , A huge part of my music life and looking forward to seeing you guys in Dublin 2023
I went to that Glastonbury in 1995. Pulp was one of two bands I saw. I was so high, I didn't do much, but I enjoyed Pulp.
Or was it '94...I forget.
It was 95. I was there too but I'd finally bought a ticket for Glasto coz Stone Roses were booked to play. I was SO disappointed that I didn't give Pulp a chance even tho in the following years I grew to love them 😐
The video and song Do You Remember The First Time? are both fantastic. Pulp is a great band that came about at a time of great music.
since the first time i have listened to Pulp, way before Common people , i felt in love with the style, the mood, the attitide, the spirit, the humour, of the band, and i had a crush on Jarvis
Jarvis is always amazing! Really happy to see Pulp Playing in Hong Kong last night (02/12/2023)! What a brilliant gig! Thanks a lot Pulp/Jarvis!
I love this guy, saw him about 10 years ago talking to a Big Issue seller on Eccleshall Road in Sheffield. Saw Pulp at Glasto in 1995 and they were amazing so solidified his legend status for me.
Listening to Good Pop, Bad Pop on Audiobok. Bloody marvellous. A naturally creative man, with a gentle humour that had me grinning out loud on numerous occasions.
Surprised they didn't include his trolling of Michael Jackson at the Brits, that was the first thing I thought of when I saw the title of this.
Was expecting same thing
Me too! An utterly iconic moment. I remember I was a student visiting my parents at the time. The Brits weren't shown on UK TV live that year. They were taking place on the Monday and being shown on TV on the Tuesday, I think? Anyway, the first I heard of it was when I was watching the late night news with my folks on the night of the Brits and the headline "JARVIS COCKER ARRESTED FOR HURTING CHILDREN AT THE BRITS" or similar came up, and my parents were shocked. But then when they saw me go "Jarvis? No way. He'd never do that. There's more to this...", to their credit, they looked relieved, because they trusted my judgement. Then ofc, it turned out Jarvis had just invaded the stage during MJ's ridiculously messianic performance. When I saw the whole thing, I thought it was one of the funniest things I'd ever seen at the Brits: Jarvis ducking and diving to try to dodge the burly security guy (who seemed to appear out of nowhere through the sea of children), running all over the place on the stage, shaking his bum when he got the chance, posing and pointing at the audience when he got the chance, and still giving the brick shithouse guy the slip. It was wonderful. I still consider it to be the highpoint of the Brits. It really encapsulated that slightly chaotic, iconoclastic spirit that the Brits should be all about. We could do with more of that now. :)
I mean, we laugh about it now, but let's not forget that Gary Farrow of Sony did his level best to turn the British press against Jarvis. It was actually a very sinister situation. And when you look back at the full history of Michael Jackson, it makes me even more proud that Jarvis and a couple of other guys (was it Tricky and Mushroom? I can't quite remember, because only Jarvis managed to make it onto the stage) stood against him that night when he came to the Brits and tried to take it over with a performance where he got "the little children to come unto him" like Jesus. It was a proper British kick up the arse for MJ. And one he wasn't getting anywhere else at the time. Good on Mr. Cocker.
True
He had never liked to talk about that situation, so is nice that they didn't put him in that awful position.
I LOVE YOU JARVIS, the coolest person on earth, greetings from Chile
Jarvis has unique and amazing moments but he definitely has the human talent to always make me smile. This interview is the most tender I love it❤
Greetings from Paraguay🇵🇾
Primer comentario que me sale en el comment box es de alguien de Paraguay...trippy
@@RJSOW Jajaja también ya hice mi pedido del libro desde UK y estará en mis manos muy pronto🥰 un saludo grande💖
@@RJSOW muy cierto, yo aún estoy sorprendido de que luego de ese vuelco por lo latino que ocurrió en las radios asuncenas en aquella época, aún existían programas que nos permitían conocer el Brit Pop y todo lo que pasaba en ese movimiento, y nos permitió a muchos volvernos fans incondicionales de bandas como PULP. para mí va a ser más complicado y carito conseguir el libro desde aquí pero lo haré...Saludos desde Asunción.....
@@wolfganggopnik8357 Wow que genial venir a encontrarme con esto. Yo no conozco mucho del Brit pop o al menos siento que Pulp fue mucho anterior a eso. Los conocí tarde (pero a tiempo) El libro es una exquisitez. He reído a carcajadas, lagrimeado, es la honestidad y sencillez de Jarvis en todo sentido. Se siente el cariño en su trabajo. Obs (el libro es accesible, el costo de peso y envío si esta caro😥)
@@wolfganggopnik8357 estaría bueno conocernos los fans para la reunión #pulp2023😃
Been a fan since the late 90s, but I gotta say, my favorite iconic Pulp moment was the totally unexpected needle drop in The Venture Brothers. I think it's the only needle drop in seven seasons of that show. And it's just weirdly perfect.
What a legend . My friend did private security for him for a couple of gigs years ago and apparently he's a top guy! Used to love his weed too. Reunion anyone???
Such good memories from his music - loved his voice :)
gosh jarvis talking about the glastonbury show is such a treat
Really enjoyed listening to this, Jarvis is a cool dude.
Such a sweet, sweet man. I'm so proud to be a fan of pulp from years ago, and to still find Jarvis so engaging and authentic 💖💖
I will definitely get this book today he plays a incredible part of my life in music and everything with so much love and music a very special man
This video was a pleasant surprise! Thanks Jarvis & Penguin UK! :)
Saw him perform at Glasgow Trnsmit, he was amazing. Such a unique performer with a genuine connection with his audience.
I was 11 when Different Class came out, and I had no idea that Pulp had been going for as long as they had until I was a bit older. Incredible band. Jarvis....awesome. Even his fucking name. Destined to be a rock star.
Life changing music. Thank you, Pulp.
Just watching this I'm having the sh*test 46th birthday ever and listening to Jarvis has put me back on track 👣.
One of the most talented storytellers ever ♥️
He is wearing the same shirt in the interview as he was wearing performing ‘Running the World’ … Legend😎
Sheffield's finest. True original.
Jarvis is absolutely brilliant.
jarvis will always be a legend!
Half way through reading Good Pop, Bad Pop. It's absolutely bloody brilliant. Buy It, you won't regret it!
My favorite Brit group from the 90's. Different Class and This is Hardcore are incredible albums.
Greetings, blessings & appreciation from Finland, Jarvis you’ve brought so much to my life for the last 27 years or so ✌🏻🧿🫡🎩🖤✨
This is so great!!! I love the book!!!
I'm sooooo in love with this man❤️
I read his book, it's amazing. Thoroughly enjoyed it. 😊
Love Jarvis! Is music is organic!
Love you Jarvis, never change. ❤
One of my favorite concert was Pulp back in the day in Iceland.
Viva Jarvis, the world needs people like him.
He seems, calm chilled and honest
I like when James may is on his day off and talks about being in his band
Pulp were a great group. His lyrics were fantastic 😍
Well, I saw that Harry Potter film, and had no idea that that was Jarvis Cocker. I'm still finding it hard to believe, even though Jarvis himself is telling me.
Isn't it? Me neither, and the way he remembers it's amusing.
I was at the Glastonbury show. It was epic. Absolutely epic. One of the best nights of my life ❤️
How amazingly down to earth, fantastic guy :)
Need more Jarvis !!!
I'm sure when I saw Pulp at Hull Adelphi circa 1986, Jarvis came onstage in a Victorian bath chair. Iconic.
Jarvis Cocker you, yes you, wrote the anthem of the common person, and performed that anthem with Pulp. I lived not far from you in Bolsover near Chesterfield, just down the road from Sheffield (in fact about 20 miles). Respect Jarvis. I come from a working class background of common people. I recognised immediately the truth of your lyrics in Common People. This song is the truth. With five children the trials and tribulations of my parents struggle through life could never be experienced by a class/slum tourist. Never! God bless you for your perseverance. Like you I started from nothing, and being working class, and having failed the 11+ exam, was considered as nothing more than factory fodder. Today? Two degrees and a Chartered Engineer working internationally. How? Hard work, perseverance, and kept with it. You did something different to me, but you kept with it Jarvis. Bravo. Good man.
Jarvis, old man (me, too...ach!), I will go you one better, I think, than that you have made "some potentially memorable stuff." It is what I say to every artist who, in my limited view, merits it: "You have made art that has improved my life and time on this planet. Thank you." Truly extraordinary additions.
Please, make a similar interview with Brett Anderson!
Has Brett written a book?
@@tobydammit 2 of them.
@@luluphiify Cool! Published by Penguin?
Not sure tbh. I don't think so - otherwise we might have had a similar interview with him on here!
@@tobydammit Yes, he wrote two books: Coal Black Mornings and Afternoons with the Blinds Drawn. The first one is his pre-Suede autobiography (what led him to found Suede), and the other one is about his Suede-years. Very good books. I strongly recommend :-)
The man, the legend
Love Jarvis, where was the mention of his work with Scott Walker or his infamous appearance at the Brits with MJ?!
He's made it clear in numerous interviews etc. that he'd prefer not to talk about it any more. There is a great interview with him on the New Statesman I think is worth reading if you have some time!
❤️ Jarvis Cocker!
Very interesting. Love it. ❤️
Would have been great if he talked about Don't let him waste your time. Loved that music video!
Tony Hill! I was thinking of watching some of his work, I guess now that Jarvis has urged me to do it I finally will :)
I like his straight talk and willingness to mock his younger self. A good sense of humor is too undervalued in the entertainment world.
Mentioning Johnny Greenwood being involved in the Harry Potter band I'm suddenly sad Jarvis wasn't invited to be involved with Velvet Goldmine years previously. Oh and RIP Steve Mackey also getting mentioned there.
He is fantastic!
i adore this man
Jarvis's SOMEONE ELSE ! Much hugs from France mate ! We love you !
still got the librarian look nailed down. love him
I saw Jarvis play in Victoria park. Was about a 5 minute walk from the block of flats he wrote Mile End about when he was living in London. I wonder if he went to go see the block after that gig. I know he hated that time in his life but he’s come so far from those days
Jarvis the 90's- Britpop just wouldn't have happened without you. Thank you with all my heart for being there and being you!!! You haven't aged either
A genius. Last of a dying breed.
Love Jarvis! 💜
Jarvis is a legend
I love Jarvis and Pulp.
He's a good lad.
There were some good free concerts in parks in the 1970s I can't speak about the 80s cos I had left Sheffield to waste time at Durham Uni. I love how he can laugh at himself.
Pulp in the park was my iconic Jarvis moment, July 98 Finsbury Park…my first concert at the age of 15
His 'n' Hers Fucking Excellent album. ❤👊
love him x