Royal Court Liverpool, 1981...JuJu tour. They opened with 'Israel'. The sight of Sioux ,Severin, Budgie and McGeogh, combined with the sound and the stage lighting is forever burned into my memory. You're all right about McGeogh (genius), but at this time, SATB were at the very peak of their creativity, they complemented each other so well! I was 18 then...60 now. I remember it like it was yesterday. Fabulous! Banshees were (and always will be) #1 for me!
Huge band in terms of influence true artists and innovators defo an absolute favourite band of mine from 11yrs old spellbound drumming got me into playing drums in a band sooo powerful.
SoulStylistJukeBox The two albums he made with the band ate outstanding. They were one of the best bands to see live back then particularly with john on guitar.
While their masterpiece statement 'Juju' was still ahead, the band was starting to gel, and Siouxsie has achieved her iconic appearance and movements by the time of this performance. Perfect!
As yes, John McGeoch! I’m lucky enough to have seen them on this tour, 1981, Perkins Palace, Pasadena, CA. On a Wednesday I believe and hardly anybody was there! To the point me and my brother stood 6 feet from the stage with a few people in front or around us. It was unbelievable so few people there. Other than a stellar performance like this here, the memorable moment of the night when 2 skinheads went to the stage and started gobbing (spitting loogies on the band) in INCREDIBLY bad taste. After all, the band were park of the OG punk scene in England. But by ‘81 had truly outgrown childish shit like spitting on your heroes. So, Steve McGeoch had had enough! Took his guitar off and pummeled one of the skinheads right on his skinhead! It was glorious! I can’t recall what the heads did after that. But John put a stop to it :-) Can you tell? I love telling this story.
I love this band dearly. I adore Siouxie more than I can ever say. It is always perfect and just what I need. It is enlightenment. Not mere Pop shit. Nobody did this at that time. My love to them....and its so much fun in a car. Freedom to feel. Drive and release stress and bullshit. She is amazing.
Absolutely outstanding - when I saw them live they were even better than their studio recordings. I miss them so much. John McGeoch is a legend. End of.
This literally brings me back in time. I loved Siouxsie and the Banshees in the 80's, still do in 2019. One of the most creative and underrated bands of all time.
Back in 1987 I was in my last year at school and a couple copies of Once Upon a Time circulated around the class, I think they were Brazilian imports. SATB had played their first Buenos Aires concert in December ‘86 so they were getting promotion. Half my classmates were Jewish and they played “Israel” loud through the PA system so they could yell the country’s name. Fading memories of a time long gone. Greetings from the Argentine.
And got to say Definitely Public image Especially taking over from Steve vai who played on Album CD etc And basically made it his own and subsequently on PILs next 3 albums Including ‘ that what is not Which is the only time I’ve ever witnessed his greatest at the barrowland in Glasgow Oh and I would give the armoury show a wee listen too Man is a musical god
Super bien ☮️ je les ai adoré en cette période de m'a vie 👏 merci beaucoup 👌 en 1980 j'avais 20 ans que le temps passe trop vite ❗❗ 🎉👂🎉 Vive les punks 💥
She seems well spoken and mentally composed that doesn't mean she's cold while someone who pretends to be warm and friendly comes off as a sarcastic sociopath e.g. Madonna
Siouxsie and the banshees what fantastic band with amazing vocals and fantastic lyrics What a legends in the punk bands awesome song 🎵 .didn't Robert Smith from the cure was in Siouxsie and the banshees band .she can definitely sing and player the guitar 🎸 🎸 🎸 🎸 🎸 🎸 🎸
One of my favorites, also! I wish I could have seen the early versions of the Banshees. John McGeoch my favorite Banshee guitarist. Was fortunate to see the Banshees many times though. Also the Creatures tour in 99 in LA and Tijuana. Awesome!
Seeing John have to stop playing in order to adjust a parameter on that flanger stomp box tied to his mike stand makes me sad because I can only imagine what a guitarist of his creativity could do w/ modern gear, where you can hook up an expression pedal - or, more radically still, a sequencer - to any parameter of any effect for more comprehensive control. Interestingly enough, I don’t think he even played on the studio version of ‘Tenant.’
The effects on stands was their thing, part of their look as they flanked the stage. They, like all of us from that time wouldn't care about what you define as modern gear.
I think TENANT lasts as well as any of the singles! is as dark as any on Kaleidoscope . Sounds like a person experiencing a bad drug trip .Cling to the Walls ...plaster falls ...and the body reels . ignore any callers ! Their harmonies are like shards working against the bassline supposed tonics . they taught me all about nonchord tones and suspensions . Israel ! amazing it sounds like a memorialization of the Christian faith told from their viewpoint . I wonder if this single came out before Xmas . It's ironic as hell considering the somber guitar production!
1980 - You've got to give it to Bono - he's got a massive set of balls. To think that he was touting his poundshop children's TV presenter version of Siouxie at the time - with a straight face ! ... And look at him now. And poor old Siouxie has been missing for a few decades France with her cats !
Are we sure of the date? Israel seems more embryonic here, and this would have been AFTER the release of the single, they played it pretty straight after the single was out.
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Royal Court Liverpool, 1981...JuJu tour. They opened with 'Israel'. The sight of Sioux ,Severin, Budgie and McGeogh, combined with the sound and the stage lighting is forever burned into my memory. You're all right about McGeogh (genius), but at this time, SATB were at the very peak of their creativity, they complemented each other so well!
I was 18 then...60 now. I remember it like it was yesterday. Fabulous!
Banshees were (and always will be) #1 for me!
I was also at that gig in the Royal Court - like yourself, it’s never left me. Mesmerising.
Huge band in terms of influence true artists and innovators defo an absolute favourite band of mine from 11yrs old spellbound drumming got me into playing drums in a band sooo powerful.
saw them in Derby same tour - mesmerizing !
The Banshees were very lucky to get a hold of former Magazine guitarist John McGeoch. He's terrific here.
SoulStylistJukeBox The two albums he made with the band ate outstanding. They were one of the best bands to see live back then particularly with john on guitar.
Three.
They are all great and this is the culmination of a fraught couple of years. It's not a competition or sports match.
McGeoch was a genius.
Magazine were never the same after he left.
@@williamperri3437 Real Life, Secondhand Daylight and Correct Use of Soap are very important albums to start with.
Mcgeoch is criminally underrated as a guitarist....absolute genius
The legendary John McGeoch in black bowler hat and white shirt...like a dystopian guitarist from Clockwork Orange.
like time travelling we were so privileged back on the day
Best line up of the banshees. R.I.P. John McGeoch
100%
While their masterpiece statement 'Juju' was still ahead, the band was starting to gel, and Siouxsie has achieved her iconic appearance and movements by the time of this performance. Perfect!
As yes, John McGeoch! I’m lucky enough to have seen them on this tour, 1981, Perkins Palace, Pasadena, CA. On a Wednesday I believe and hardly anybody was there! To the point me and my brother stood 6 feet from the stage with a few people in front or around us. It was unbelievable so few people there. Other than a stellar performance like this here, the memorable moment of the night when 2 skinheads went to the stage and started gobbing (spitting loogies on the band) in INCREDIBLY bad taste. After all, the band were park of the OG punk scene in England. But by ‘81 had truly outgrown childish shit like spitting on your heroes. So, Steve McGeoch had had enough! Took his guitar off and pummeled one of the skinheads right on his skinhead! It was glorious! I can’t recall what the heads did after that. But John put a stop to it :-)
Can you tell? I love telling this story.
I love this band dearly. I adore Siouxie more than I can ever say. It is always perfect and just what I need. It is enlightenment. Not mere Pop shit. Nobody did this at that time. My love to them....and its so much fun in a car. Freedom to feel. Drive and release stress and bullshit. She is amazing.
Absolutely outstanding - when I saw them live they were even better than their studio recordings. I miss them so much. John McGeoch is a legend. End of.
This is brillant. Nobody was doing this in 1980. Such a controlled and inspired performance by the band and esp Siouxsie.
This literally brings me back in time. I loved Siouxsie and the Banshees in the 80's, still do in 2019. One of the most creative and underrated bands of all time.
damn straight- Siouxsie rocks!
Me too! How lucky to have this music. I think I'd be different without it...it's part of my core🖤🦇
Underrated no.
Christa Pryor I still remember the John Peel radio session when I was 15. That shard voice piercing the stillness of my bedroom.
Everything else was stupid cock rock.
Back in 1987 I was in my last year at school and a couple copies of Once Upon a Time circulated around the class, I think they were Brazilian imports. SATB had played their first Buenos Aires concert in December ‘86 so they were getting promotion. Half my classmates were Jewish and they played “Israel” loud through the PA system so they could yell the country’s name. Fading memories of a time long gone. Greetings from the Argentine.
John McGeoch was a brilliant stringman👍
John McGeoch absolute legend, so sad we lost him way too young, thankyou John for your guitar playing just extraordinary.
Ich könnte ihr stundenlang zuhören und zusehen. Was ne Frau
Und diese geile Mucke
great, i remember watching this at the time, I'm 62 now.
the homie john killing it at 6:13
It's the best, isn't it? Such a shame you can't hear the detail of this on the actual album version!
MCGEOCH! What a fucking solo at 6.14... Madre mia.
This is music. Love the Banshees in all their eras. Won’t ever get this type of artistry ever again!
i think the same way as you.
Check out Bat for Lashes. Shes what I consider the modern age version 😉.
Totally agree.
@@Ruckcuz01you're kidding aren't you? Bat for lashes is cack
Budgie and Severin are simply incredible... McGeoch.. WOW!.. love this.. thanks for sharing.
Aww Budgie is a top-notch drummer. And this comes from someone who knows.
They are so timeless it's sometimes hard to believe Siuoxsie is only I think 23 in this video.
I bought the single. I still have it.
Strange, unique and seductive - of a snake's stare before it attacks...
I love Budgie
she is so perfect !
John McGeoch made Siouxsie & the Banshees, just as he made Magazine before them . He was the main reason I liked both bands so much!
And got to say
Definitely Public image
Especially taking over from Steve vai who played on Album CD etc
And basically made it his own and subsequently on PILs next 3 albums
Including ‘ that what is not
Which is the only time I’ve ever witnessed his greatest at the barrowland in Glasgow
Oh and I would give the armoury show a wee listen too
Man is a musical god
Super bien ☮️ je les ai adoré en cette période de m'a vie 👏 merci beaucoup 👌 en 1980 j'avais 20 ans que le temps passe trop vite ❗❗
🎉👂🎉 Vive les punks 💥
Awesome live version of Israel.
I first saw siouxsie live around this time. It was incredible and she is a legend
Former Magazine guitarist John McGeoch was very lucky to be invited to play with The Banshees!
The attraction was mutual
She was such an Ice Queen. I loved that so much about her, the beauty and the detachment, a bit like the female David Sylvian.
She seems well spoken and mentally composed that doesn't mean she's cold while someone who pretends to be warm and friendly comes off as a sarcastic sociopath e.g. Madonna
I love her awesome hair.
Siouxsie and the banshees what fantastic band with amazing vocals and fantastic lyrics What a legends in the punk bands awesome song 🎵 .didn't Robert Smith from the cure was in Siouxsie and the banshees band .she can definitely sing and player the guitar 🎸 🎸 🎸 🎸 🎸 🎸 🎸
MASTERPIECE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The magic changes with time
excellent BANSHEES !!!
The transitional year of 1980 possibly the Banshees' most inventive and creative year/period, and Israel their best ever song. Fantastic!
Awesome as usual...
Siouxsie and the Banshees rule...
Very well said they are the best
Just awesome
John mcgeoch focking great guitarist
love the bass and guitar,brilliant all of it
just reading McGeoch's biography and it mentions this performance
How good is this? ICONIC
_I feel a nostalgia for an age now gone..._
One of my favorites, also! I wish I could have seen the early versions of the Banshees. John McGeoch my favorite Banshee guitarist. Was fortunate to see the Banshees many times though. Also the Creatures tour in 99 in LA and Tijuana. Awesome!
Wish i could have seen them. They are all incredible but that guitar solo by John is stunning but too short! 6:15
Rest In Peace John xx
He recycled the riff from the Gen X song Heavens Inside when helped them out on the album ua-cam.com/video/MfieSmn30f0/v-deo.html
British Icon------ lady blah blahs in her shadow!!!!
best goth punk ever !
This song has always been a favorite - tenant -- and this version is just amazing ... so moving ... i think ive played it 7 times now :)
Absolute bloody magic stuff !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!¡!
I saw these at the Birmingham Odeon in 1980.
Brilliant show even though Siouxsie had a bad throat on the night.
They fucking KILLED IT!
What a great great performance!!
Looked a bit different to how I've usually seen him, but yep, definitely him!
I love that shirt of hers. My favorite band also.
Nils was key in this and key in Sioux becoming an icon in so many ways.
what band was that? March violets?
The best!!!¡!
Fucking hell. So brave. They got slated big time when this album came out. It's fucking amazing.
McGeoch was a new wave jimmy page.
Fuckin tune! Brilliant!!!!
I've still got mine from 1980.x
best goth punk band ever !
she has such sex appeal! I WANT someone like the way she was
I met a girl like her in secondary school, but she was a lesbian. lol
something similar happened to me, and subsequently i got a siouxsie fixation haha :P
04:34 that guitar riff is divine
LA AMO *
maravillosoooooooooo
Perfectly splendid
Perfeito.
fantastic performance
Three guitarist that captured the banchees sound mcgeoch. Robert smith john curruthers
John Mckay was first
Kolejny super kawałek!!!
I think it is the best video live I ve seen from Siouxsie and the Banshees
Three knob heads are haters! Top five tune from them!
FAB !
Israel.
Such a great track 😁🤜🤛
Aweeeeeeeeeeeesome! 😆
a creepy tune , love it.
Tenant what a great tune! Just found this video somehow. Thanks for posting! What is "Something Else"?
I love their earlier stripped-down sound. :0)
very raw indeed like Soundgarden's early albums with Hiro Yamamoto at bass😀
McGeoch is everything.
Yeah, it's him.
🦇🕸🕸🦇punk🦇🕸🕸🕷 ich liebe die frau oi oi ✌👍👍👍💪
This is fucking awesome
Thank you ❤️
Seeing John have to stop playing in order to adjust a parameter on that flanger stomp box tied to his mike stand makes me sad because I can only imagine what a guitarist of his creativity could do w/ modern gear, where you can hook up an expression pedal - or, more radically still, a sequencer - to any parameter of any effect for more comprehensive control.
Interestingly enough, I don’t think he even played on the studio version of ‘Tenant.’
The effects on stands was their thing, part of their look as they flanked the stage. They, like all of us from that time wouldn't care about what you define as modern gear.
@@damianb2374 McGeoch bought the MXR flanger on the mike stand with him from Magazine
I remember coming across some old article on the net, advertising where you can get t-shirts like the ones she, has worn in photographs etc.
Is that McGeoch?
Yes-he took the Banshees to a completely new level-one of the best guitarists ever.
I think TENANT lasts as well as any of the singles! is as dark as any on Kaleidoscope . Sounds like a person experiencing a bad drug trip .Cling to the Walls ...plaster falls ...and the body reels . ignore any callers ! Their harmonies are like shards working against the bassline supposed tonics . they taught me all about nonchord tones and suspensions . Israel ! amazing it sounds like a memorialization of the Christian faith told from their viewpoint . I wonder if this single came out before Xmas . It's ironic as hell considering the somber guitar production!
*SID*
*LIVES*
🙋✨
GODS
labnd
ISRAEL is simply, Dawn Poetic in Darkness of the Music!!!
Richtichhhhhh
1980 - You've got to give it to Bono - he's got a massive set of balls. To think that he was touting his poundshop children's TV presenter version of Siouxie at the time - with a straight face ! ... And look at him now. And poor old Siouxie has been missing for a few decades France with her cats !
Right
Vida loca when no knighthoods MBE one for Sioux and Eldritch
Cocteaus must have been inspired by this
Are we sure of the date? Israel seems more embryonic here, and this would have been AFTER the release of the single, they played it pretty straight after the single was out.
seven days after the death of John Lennon
TheDekker71 Interesting.
Tan hermosa... aunque sea inglesa.
Anyone know when Siouxsie first changed her hair to this style?
Mid 1980?
Was she inspired by someone else to style her hair this way or was it her own style, thanks?
Her own I think.
@Black Sun and boys!
swing out sister😀