Just listening again all these years ago and forgot how brilliant The Damned were. Fantastic post punk/gothic rock. David Vanian was one hell of a front man.
I don't care what anyone says they were the best for their time,seen them many times and always put on a great show,and they are the nicest guys you'll ever meet..
I'm 53yrs old and in all my years of life the Phantasmagoria Album is the only albumn I've literally worn out from playing it so many times. Not once but twice............ It has everything........
I loved this band from the moment I heard them in grade school in 1977. I wish I had the chance to tell them how much their music meant to me then, and still does now. The Who, the Kinks, and The Damned have never been out of my musical rotation. They are the bands I grew up listening to and will continue to listen to my whole life.
Still can't believe I saw them at the Royal Albert Hall in 2016! If you watch any clips, the glass of wine he was drinking from on stage is in my closet! Sound guy handed it to me! What a night!
'Then..suddenly..Like a fly in a cup of tea'. Ha ha..best lyric in a song ever! The Damned's humour always shows through. Clever, eccentric and quintessentially British. I love these Gentlemen. :)
Not seen this or heard the song for a very long time. Superb ! I was singing along and somehow I still knew every word. Nearly 37 years since Phantasmagoria came out.
True Damned fans ??!! They have changed their style so many times, it's crazy to reduce them to the status of "punk band". Yes, the MCA records were more polished and much more "commercial" than those before, but I still think Phantasmagoria is one of their best records, along with MGE, The Black Album and Strawberries.
I showed this song to someone when we had a lot in common. We loved each other It is a pity that not now and everything has remained an ephemeral dream. Its sad now. I come from time to time to remember and my admiration for "Phantasmagoria" album and for The Damned of course.
Marvelous song by a truly great band! Bummer, though, that "Is It a Dream?" has been largely forgotten over the years. It deserves a much higher level of recognition and respect in 80's music history. BTW, some trivia for you: the gorgeous model on the cover of The Damned's "Phantasmagoria" album is model Susie Bicks. She eventually ended up marrying musician Nick Cage.
Stand in a line like a parking meter Am I all alone (he's all alone) A vision of mine is becoming clear Its all so new it can't be true Sometimes the words appear in my head Sometimes I'm falling out of my bed Oh, is it a dream What does it mean Oh is it a dream What have I seen I know a man he's really awful nice He isn't here We whiled away an evening maybe two But what did that man really do Sometimes I feel like walking away Sometimes there's something I've got to say Oh, is it a dream What does it mean Oh is it a dream What have I seen Then suddenly Like a fly in a cup of tea I'm stirred and no longer free To fly away I think back to the other life That was borrowed the other night Could It be that it just might Drive me wild Oh is it a dream Oh is it a dream Oh is it a dream Oh is it a dream Am I dreaming?
The guitar solo in this song is one of my favourites of all time. It's very...satisfying, not too long, and fits the feel of the song perfectly. It's reminiscent of Brian May's solo in Queen's "Play the Game". It's the climax of the song, and after it a gradual fade to the end.
Dave's hair was beautiful....Heck, nearly all the rock stars that sported long hair in the 80's sported it beautifully! *sigh*.....When I look at how most young adult boys and men wear their long hair, it saddens me that they all go for that moptoppy emo/skater boy-ish flippy hair with side-swiped bangs, it really does......:(
I had a crush in high school on a guy we called Dave Vanien Guy. Married a local guy 20 years later and had a baby. Turns out to be the same guy!! We discovered years later lol Dave’s good luck
No wonder why in 1993 I wanted so bad a les Paul Custom like Roman Jugg's in this video. I found one in a shop that looked exactly the same. Too bad, it was quite a bit expensive for me, so I ended up with a Studio instead.
I dont think i have ever thought, Is it a dream? Despite the artistic times. What i have wondered in the last 12 months on several occasions in a somewhat isolated state is, was it a dream, when i have apparently retrieved a memory, or even is it a brain aberrhation that makes me think i am thinking of something familiar. Proof - fell out of plane, rich, for example. There was a definite indulgence flight that flew relatively low, perhaps so that when i returned to the microscope 50 years later ...?
Coincidentally - never heard of the song that appeared on youtube - dreamt I had my nose altered, and this morning it looks shorter and wider. If you say to the passport photographer phoned to see if he received the email you're afraid of losing face so he doesnt you dont want to be giving the neighbours more ideas.
I almost can't believe that that is Dave Vanian. Before today I'd never seen pictures of him more recent than around the time of "Machinegun Etiquette."
My amazing taste in music brought me here
An actual punk band that could play their instruments. Followed them since the 80`s. Rock on The Damned
Alison Sumner yes Alison!!!!
aren't they goth
@@tonyrobertson1085 Sex Pistols. There ya go. ;)
@@tonyrobertson1085 lol the pistols sucked in studio and live and the clash sucked live
@@LTPottenger they are a punk band that made a goth album lol
Just listening again all these years ago and forgot how brilliant The Damned were. Fantastic post punk/gothic rock. David Vanian was one hell of a front man.
Still is
still is.
is!
Post punk?!😂
I don't care what anyone says they were the best for their time,seen them many times and always put on a great show,and they are the nicest guys you'll ever meet..
I totally agree with you!!!
They are still playing and absolutely amazing live
And they are still going strong 2019, they will keep playing till they keel over
So versatile, the character of each tune is understood and relayed perfectly to the listener, true talent. One of my favorite bands
Also....you should listen to the damned black album !!!
I'm 53yrs old and in all my years of life the Phantasmagoria Album is the only albumn I've literally worn out from playing it so many times. Not once but twice............ It has everything........
Don't forget the stunning model on the cover !!
Excellent record!
I loved this band from the moment I heard them in grade school in 1977.
I wish I had the chance to tell them how much their music meant to me then, and still does now.
The Who, the Kinks, and The Damned have never been out of my musical rotation. They are the bands I grew up listening to and will continue to listen to my whole life.
Still can't believe I saw them at the Royal Albert Hall in 2016! If you watch any clips, the glass of wine he was drinking from on stage is in my closet! Sound guy handed it to me! What a night!
The epitome of punk mentality - not giving a flying fuck what anyone thinks, both musically and visually. Keep doing your own thing.
Dave Vanian, a gothic God!
'Then..suddenly..Like a fly in a cup of tea'. Ha ha..best lyric in a song ever! The Damned's humour always shows through. Clever, eccentric and quintessentially British. I love these Gentlemen. :)
It is certainly in the top 3...
'..and stolen guitars' -Sisters and 'don't forget the Joker..' -Motorhead..
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mammylove1 well said.
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“Says the spider to the fly: ‘Nice try’” -
The Chameleons’ “Return Of The Roughnecks” (1985)
one of my favorite Damned songs
R.I.P. Bryn
Great band, great songs and never took themselves too seriously
Simply the best and soooo underrated!❤❤❤❤
Love this band and dave vanian will always be my idol
Dave Vanian is sooo amazing ❤❤❤
A shame they should have been as big as the Cure and Siouxsie and the Banshee very
underrated band.
Are you insane??
Lol
They are bigger lol 🤣
Still going! new album out soon!
Siouxise + the cure! The Damned better than them put together!😅😇♥️♥️
1:52 I could fly in a cup of tea
Aahhhh how British of you Dave
Loved this album…still do.
This is such a brilliant song, it hits me in so many ways
Dave doesn´t melt in the sun!!
Phantasmagoria, sharp and deep, is it a dream? I love it muchly.
RIP Bryn. You lived the dream. x
Not seen this or heard the song for a very long time. Superb ! I was singing along and somehow I still knew every word. Nearly 37 years since Phantasmagoria came out.
True Damned fans ??!! They have changed their style so many times, it's crazy to reduce them to the status of "punk band". Yes, the MCA records were more polished and much more "commercial" than those before, but I still think Phantasmagoria is one of their best records, along with MGE, The Black Album and Strawberries.
Strawberries for Pigs is my fave :)
i just saw this guys played in Oakland... just amazing!!
God the level of worship I had for Dave during this era... when music was bloody awesome and romantic.
My favourite band forever 🖤
Love, Love, Love!
I've had this album on LP and CD for 27 years, yes, since the day it came out. Until today I never knew there was a vidoe for Is It a Dream?!!!
i can't stop listening to this band an will be soo awesome at maybe my last chance to see them live
Bring on 27th April!!
I remembered Grimly Fiendish well from earlier that year,but had half forgotten about this one,until now.
Amo esta melodía
J’adore et je les adore depuis 1979.... oh non !!! Love...
I showed this song to someone when we had a lot in common. We loved each other It is a pity that not now and everything has remained an ephemeral dream. Its sad now. I come from time to time to remember and my admiration for "Phantasmagoria" album and for The Damned of course.
Loved you then Dave....love you still! ❤️❤️❤️
Forever and a day❤️❤️❤️
Bons tempos que só voltam quando eu ouço esses clássicos!
Bien
super voz del vocalista
Awesome!
xoxo The Clarences
I can’t live with or without you
Marvelous song by a truly great band! Bummer, though, that "Is It a Dream?" has been largely forgotten over the years. It deserves a much higher level of recognition and respect in 80's music history. BTW, some trivia for you: the gorgeous model on the cover of The Damned's "Phantasmagoria" album is model Susie Bicks. She eventually ended up marrying musician Nick Cage.
LOL Nick Cage. Nice try.
@@Carp_Elgin Cave?!
thank you....for posting 😢
Stand in a line like a parking meter
Am I all alone (he's all alone)
A vision of mine is becoming clear
Its all so new it can't be true
Sometimes the words appear in my head
Sometimes I'm falling out of my bed
Oh, is it a dream
What does it mean
Oh is it a dream
What have I seen
I know a man he's really awful nice
He isn't here
We whiled away an evening maybe two
But what did that man really do
Sometimes I feel like walking away
Sometimes there's something I've got to say
Oh, is it a dream
What does it mean
Oh is it a dream
What have I seen
Then suddenly
Like a fly in a cup of tea
I'm stirred and no longer free
To fly away
I think back to the other life
That was borrowed the other night
Could It be that it just might
Drive me wild
Oh is it a dream
Oh is it a dream
Oh is it a dream
Oh is it a dream
Am I dreaming?
Thanks!
Holds up beautifully.
Fabulous, thanks for posting this.
i discover this band to day, shit, how i can not see this very good band beforre ?
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You were living under a rock, honey. Check out their awesome version of ELOISE. Better than the original.
Same for me !
Depends on your age 😎 i sorta grew with them. Legends❤
Vamos vamos Los Damned. Alegría y placer para los oídos
The guitar solo in this song is one of my favourites of all time. It's very...satisfying, not too long, and fits the feel of the song perfectly.
It's reminiscent of Brian May's solo in Queen's "Play the Game". It's the climax of the song, and after it a gradual fade to the end.
Epic solo from such an under-rated player.
soooooo powerful
Fantastic band❤
I LOVE IT!
Happy days
So beautiful
His voice…quality. The Damned are legend
Beautiful song : ) )
love love love this song! (first comment in 2017 - have a good one everybody)
So hard not to love every song from these guys, amazing band!
I LD'd a bunch of gigs with the boys during this tour, what a ride...
Love this song 💘😍
The only band that mattered in the 70'0-80's.. The Damned~!
Dave's hair was beautiful....Heck, nearly all the rock stars that sported long hair in the 80's sported it beautifully! *sigh*.....When I look at how most young adult boys and men wear their long hair, it saddens me that they all go for that moptoppy emo/skater boy-ish flippy hair with side-swiped bangs, it really does......:(
i was about to say almost no one wears their hair like that but then i saw this was 9 years ago lmao, yes, that haircut is horrendous
Very underated group...enough said x
2018 gonna see them in Liverpool 😍😍
Amazing song 😎🤩
R.I.P. Bryn Merrick, gone too soon.
Aloha. What a great guy. Luv u Grimmy
Great upload(s)!
The damned was so talented dave was beautiful
Really love this.
One of my favorite ten second guitar solos
Short and snappy in true 80s fashion,but rocking it right out there.
They are so good!
Their best years in my humble opinion. Really likeed the direction they took at this point in their careers
Fasntastic song!
super song!!!
Oh, is it really a dream???
Just love this band...
R.I.P. Bryn Merrick.
Really good
the Damned were and are the best,😎
I had a crush in high school on a guy we called Dave Vanien Guy. Married a local guy 20 years later and had a baby. Turns out to be the same guy!! We discovered years later lol Dave’s good luck
wow they are fucking legends so sad theyre so underated
The great band !
I liked ! :)
Thanks! that's great!
I need a time machine 😭😭😭
Cheeeezyyy...perfect.
"I think back to the other life
That was borrowed the other night
Could It be that it just might
Drive me wild"
The nightly visits of your memory.
Topness abounds
Dave Vanian #hot #handsome
BE ❤
No wonder why in 1993 I wanted so bad a les Paul Custom like Roman Jugg's in this video. I found one in a shop that looked exactly the same. Too bad, it was quite a bit expensive for me, so I ended up with a Studio instead.
Absolutely love this song, did you know the piano line is actually taken from a Monkee's song? Anyway who cares, brilliant stuff!!!
phantasmagoria.their finest hour
You really believe that?
Yes, I do...
I dont think i have ever thought, Is it a dream? Despite the artistic times. What i have wondered in the last 12 months on several occasions in a somewhat isolated state is, was it a dream, when i have apparently retrieved a memory, or even is it a brain aberrhation that makes me think i am thinking of something familiar. Proof - fell out of plane, rich, for example. There was a definite indulgence flight that flew relatively low, perhaps so that when i returned to the microscope 50 years later ...?
an underrated classic
We all know their top cover that was haunting but best in the 80s.
Oh Vanian!!!!!!! ; )
So Epic...If they would just Tour California again...
Aside from Siouxsie and other bands I probably have yet to listen to, only The Damned could make a sunny day look Goth.
Coincidentally - never heard of the song that appeared on youtube - dreamt I had my nose altered, and this morning it looks shorter and wider. If you say to the passport photographer phoned to see if he received the email you're afraid of losing face so he doesnt you dont want to be giving the neighbours more ideas.
Brilliant
Dave Vanian is a fusion of Robert Smith the Cure and Pete Burns The Dead or Alive.
He was around before either of them.
@@LeeRatbag - *_THANK YOU!!_*
They are cheap imitations of Dave!
Hay mi Corazon por Dave! dreamy as shit!
Sure, they didn't lack inspiration. Each song is totally different from the other and is simply great.
I almost can't believe that that is Dave Vanian. Before today I'd never seen pictures of him more recent than around the time of "Machinegun Etiquette."