Saw them in the Mansion House in Dublin September 1980. I was 15 and terrified when the skins and punks were fighting before during and after the show. Remember seeing the Skids, Siouxsie and the Virgin Prunes around the same time. There was chaos at them all 😂.
I’m 61 and growing old disgracefully, I saw these guys play live many many times and they are not only an excellent band of musicians they also opened my eyes to what was happening in Northern Ireland and shamed me at the time as I was ignorant of the ‘troubles’. They informed us and brought us together like no other band and to this day still can put fire in my blood 🐸🇬🇧.
I’m “only” 54, and am that bit younger. Borrowed some mate’s older brother’s cassette. I used to put SLF on as a protest when Mum made me vacuum the stairs. After learning the words, I also came to understand The Troubles a little bit… and I would credit these and Paul Weller/Jam for creating the “political” teenager that I (Like so many in Thatchers 80’s) became. Before that it was Mum’s Beatles albums, and sister’s Roxy Music (fair play to her, it was Cherry Red/Scritti Politti, Billy Brag later on)
I played SLF over and over.....on vinyl 😮 I had friends serve in Belfast and even visited a few times through work....real eye opener.. I did experience some hatred in Dublin, made it clear they didn't like English. Hate then and even more today but the music lives on...
I was turned on to SLF in high school by to this day is one of my best friends. I never quit following them till they were coming to Austin 80 miles from me fast forward 10’ from the stage they played everything didnt hold back one of the best if not the best shows these eyes and ears ever seen and heard! they absolutely destroyed it !!
SLF are actually N. Irish if ya wanna get technical. SLF are awesome where u are from. Afrer all where u were born is pure coincidence and no-one is better because of where they were born.
Stiff Little Fingers & the Inflammable material LP were immense. When John Peel played the first 6 tracks of Inflammable Material side A, straight off, on the radio one night in 1979....I was gripped, mesmerised, fecking well impressed....& I knew then, that I was living in one of the best times on the planet to be a teenager, an angry & ignorant teenager. Made a huge change to my life & helped me to find a freedom in life, when the way wasn't clear before. That album, along with Another Music in a Different Kitchen by the Buzzcocks, were..and are, two of the best & most important LP records of all time. A Life long, music lover, nothing much has happened to change that. Still angry, still free...at 63. Hanx.
That must have been amazing! So lucky! I grew up listening to bands that weren’t together anymore or before my time. I was born in ‘84. So a lot of my collection consists of a time before me! But this band in particular lives on in me, I’ve always connected to them.
Great album. I saw them live, 1981, at The Old Waldorf, in San Francisco. There were moshers in the crowd, punching, kicking, and stage diving. Jake stopped the show, and threatened to quit the show, unless they ceased their aggression. They did.
If you were never a Punk in your youth - you never would have heard it. Lots of Punks songs are like this - start with the Ramones (Live at the Rainbow 1977) - UK Subs, PIL, Killing Joke & The Skids (in to the Valley)
Balls of steel to sing about paramilitary groups And live in Belfast. In the 70s Always had great respect for SLF. THAT'S PUNK. I COULD BE A SOLDIER. SLF WE SALUTE YOU. BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND
They are! I saw them the last time they toured in the U.S. where they mainly did West coast gigs, but I did meet Jake and he was a real cool guy. On this tour they didn`t have the OG bassist and instead had the old bassist from The Jam.
Born 97 and Stiff Little fingers, Ramones and the Sex Pistols are a huge influence of our band. This may be one of the greatest songs ever written and played.
I remember going to my local record shop and buying this single....picture cover! Saw them twice at Malvern Winter Gardens in the late 70's. Great band, great times.
great band great song. I bought all their singles and albums back in the day. Inflammable Material is one of the all time great albums - similar to Berlin (Lou Reed) gave a depiction of a life at the time. Incredible.
@@billpugh58that must have been on Rockpalast, 1980 or 1989. But I can’t find reference material, nor mobiles back then. But never underestimate Germans and music and recording. 🙂
when I first SLF in 1978 I put them right up with the clash, above the pistols and they should have been huge, I did read about mismanagement and money going missing and that caused the band to implode, this song is so relevant today but for a new reason,
U2 ? The Boomtown Rats ? The Undertones ? Rory Gallagher ? Val Doonican ? James Galway ? Planxty ? The Nolan Sisters ? You pays your money - and you takes your choice. And I'm not even Irish - I'm English ! Top o' the mornin' to ye !
@@Tiochfaidh yep, 2024 and you lot are still going on about foreigners in your backwater country yet you lot are the biggest migrant group in all of Europe, stop trying to stir things up.
About 15 years ago, a guy I knew told me these guys are Arseholes. He met them. He was from Dublin. Actually met them. But ya know.... I liked this band a lot when I was young(er?) ... Not exactly sure what to think nowadays. Love this song .
Saw them again a few weeks ago here at home in Dublin, still a tight outfit and great sound - the buzz never ages and their message remains cos there is still strife in Northern Ireland to this day sadly, albeit on a much lower scale than back in the day - thankfully
@@FellingPX Puede influir desde luego. Pero cuando digo que no tienen nada que decir me refiero a mensaje musical, claro. Los textos están muy bien y alcanzan su máxima expresión en la Literatura en cualquiera de sus categorías, pero musicalmente el grupo no me gusta. Quizá fui excesivamente maximalista y categórico en la expresión y pido disculpas si te sentiste ofendido. Ah! pero el grupo, a mí, sigue sin gustarme. Saludos.
Oh yes they have a very clear message in that song if you lived through the troubles in northern Ireland you would understand what they are saying ignorance is a terrible trait
Saw them in the Mansion House in Dublin September 1980. I was 15 and terrified when the skins and punks were fighting before during and after the show. Remember seeing the Skids, Siouxsie and the Virgin Prunes around the same time. There was chaos at them all 😂.
I’m 61 and growing old disgracefully, I saw these guys play live many many times and they are not only an excellent band of musicians they also opened my eyes to what was happening in Northern Ireland and shamed me at the time as I was ignorant of the ‘troubles’. They informed us and brought us together like no other band and to this day still can put fire in my blood 🐸🇬🇧.
I’m “only” 54, and am that bit younger. Borrowed some mate’s older brother’s cassette. I used to put SLF on as a protest when Mum made me vacuum the stairs. After learning the words, I also came to understand The Troubles a little bit… and I would credit these and Paul Weller/Jam for creating the “political” teenager that I (Like so many in Thatchers 80’s) became. Before that it was Mum’s Beatles albums, and sister’s Roxy Music (fair play to her, it was Cherry Red/Scritti Politti, Billy Brag later on)
I'm jealous of you, bud. They disbanded before I could see them. I did see the 'Mats and Dillinger Four though. You can probably tell where I'm from.
I played SLF over and over.....on vinyl 😮
I had friends serve in Belfast and even visited a few times through work....real eye opener..
I did experience some hatred in Dublin, made it clear they didn't like English.
Hate then and even more today but the music lives on...
Henry will still come and play live in my local pub. No pop stars good honest real music. check out henry cluney wheatsheaf Oxford!
@@davetommo4739 Sounds like he’s a decent bloke, if ever I’m down your way I will drop in for a pint or two 👍.
I was turned on to SLF in high school by to this day is one of my best friends. I never quit following them till they were coming to Austin 80 miles from me fast forward 10’ from the stage they played everything didnt hold back one of the best if not the best shows these eyes and ears ever seen and heard! they absolutely destroyed it !!
I was 15 in 1980, from Holland,played this every Day,still great.!
I am 53 and these guys gave my life meaning
Im 50 amd Irish. These guys built bridges!
I’m 60 and English. I agree. (Ps my profile pic is me with my SLF tickets)
@@JulieWallis1963 I'm nearly 59 and from Hammersmith London and have seen SLF loads in the late 70s early 80s. Awesome band
SLF are actually N. Irish if ya wanna get technical. SLF are awesome where u are from. Afrer all where u were born is pure coincidence and no-one is better because of where they were born.
52 and English, totally agree with you comment
I’m 44 and Dutch. I have no strong feelings either way.
Most important song of my youth.
Alternative Ulster.
1st seen them Middlesbrough Town 1981.
Love it....I'll be 44 5 Nov and born 80...these lads are legends
Stiff Little Fingers & the Inflammable material LP were immense.
When John Peel played the first 6 tracks of Inflammable Material side A, straight off, on the radio one night in 1979....I was gripped, mesmerised, fecking well impressed....& I knew then, that I was living in one of the best times on the planet to be a teenager, an angry & ignorant teenager.
Made a huge change to my life & helped me to find a freedom in life, when the way wasn't clear before.
That album, along with Another Music in a Different Kitchen by the Buzzcocks, were..and are, two of the best & most important LP records of all time.
A Life long, music lover, nothing much has happened to change that.
Still angry, still free...at 63.
Hanx.
Bless you son.😊
Went to see them when I was 19 I’m now 58 and still love it
Same here mate, saw them twice in '80 when I was just 15. Never been the same since 😊
A bit embarrassing when they still tour and come out with walking sticks though 😉
That must have been amazing! So lucky! I grew up listening to bands that weren’t together anymore or before my time. I was born in ‘84. So a lot of my collection consists of a time before me! But this band in particular lives on in me, I’ve always connected to them.
I'm 59 nearly 60 . One of the best bands ever ,
Inflamable Material hit like a sledgehammer right in your face one of the greatest punk bands back in those times
Great album. I saw them live, 1981, at The Old Waldorf, in San Francisco. There were moshers in the crowd, punching, kicking, and stage diving. Jake stopped the show, and threatened to quit the show, unless they ceased their aggression. They did.
@@petemccarry2326 must have been drunk, at least he overpowered them with SLF´s music, good story, cheers.
Saw them in 2004 at the Metro , Chicago
in those times or any. I liked a lot of post-punk bands but there's no-one in the punk space that measured up to these guys if you ask me.
I’m 49 next month and had never heard this until the Irish Rock Museum posted it on their instagram page, what a tune 🫶🙌☺️
If you were never a Punk in your youth - you never would have heard it. Lots of Punks songs are like this - start with the Ramones (Live at the Rainbow 1977) - UK Subs, PIL, Killing Joke & The Skids (in to the Valley)
@splide16 weird when punks tell people what to do
saw them a few weeks back still rocking it ..
First band I saw live. My big sister took me. I was 12. I was terrified. Now I think what a cool band to be my first live show
Or.....how cool was
your sister?
Balls of steel to sing about paramilitary groups
And live in Belfast.
In the 70s
Always had great respect for SLF.
THAT'S PUNK.
I COULD BE A SOLDIER.
SLF WE SALUTE YOU.
BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND
Birmingham isn’t that for Black Sabbath fans?
@@josejones7025
Idiot.
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Idiot
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@@josejones7025 Idiot
Brilliant band.
. .one of the most important first generation UK Punk bands, in my opinion
@@shruggzdastr8-facedclown 👍👍
Defenders of the colonialst monarchy.
I'm 62 now i saw these guys at Victoria hall Stoke-on-Trent years ago and I'm still listening 😅
Same here!
Que de bons souvenirs à réécouter les STF . On écoutait ça à fond , la grosse defonce ! super soirée avec les potes de lampaul en 1981 !!!!
Ouch! This hit my plexus, now and then!!! Pure energy!!!
They sound great live
They are! I saw them the last time they toured in the U.S. where they mainly did West coast gigs, but I did meet Jake and he was a real cool guy. On this tour they didn`t have the OG bassist and instead had the old bassist from The Jam.
Great song by a great band
I got to see them at CBGB in the early 2000’s. It was a dream come true kinda night.
This band and X-Ray Specs were on some random punk collection album I bought in the 90s. I keep going back to these two bands.
SoCal high school grad ‘81: the holy trinity = SLF, Gang of Four, The Jam…
You must have loved them glory holes at catholic school
Born 97 and Stiff Little fingers, Ramones and the Sex Pistols are a huge influence of our band. This may be one of the greatest songs ever written and played.
Hey, David, great, you're the age of my kids and listening to the bands we favoured at 1980 +/- . Keep on pogoing!
A classic punk rock anthem that has stood the test of time. Still rocks after all these years. 😊
Steady diet of this in the 80's. The best!!
Have an original master copy of the Band recorded in Belfast by John Peel in 1978, it is on reel to reel and still plays perfectly.
I'm 59from Rome!! Stiff Little Fingers🔥✊
I remember going to my local record shop and buying this single....picture cover! Saw them twice at Malvern Winter Gardens in the late 70's. Great band, great times.
Never understood a word they've banged out over years ...Still love um....SLF
😂
BIG TUNE ..OLD SCHOOL Going to get my cherry 18 eyelid DM BOOTS..LOVE IT
Helped to me through my teens❤
🤘
Why?
This is awesome
These guys speak louder than Ulster politicians .. it’s a pity the majority doesn’t listen
F**k the majority! The masses are asses and we are better and SUPERIOR!
Line them up and don't stop until there's nothing left.
Serious performance of a powerhouse tune. What a gig that must have been to both play and attend.
Crazy that I saw them at the Paradise in Boston Mass 21 years ago, which was 21 years since the first time they had played in the U.S
Bloody brilliant. Best gig I’ve been to.
brilliant record brilliant band still going strong in october 24
My favourite track from them
great band great song. I bought all their singles and albums back in the day. Inflammable Material is one of the all time great albums - similar to Berlin (Lou Reed) gave a depiction of a life at the time. Incredible.
Saw them in Berlin around 1980, lots of trouble between Punks and british Soldiers. Great gig.
Stiff Little Fingers still rock
The production on this is alarmingly good for a punk act from 1980.
I *think* it's recorded for German TV !
This band was huge in 1980
Sorry but that sounds like a zoomer take
German TV had very good broadcast sound engineers for these shows. In fact they may have used Conni Planks mobile? Anyone know?
@@billpugh58that must have been on Rockpalast, 1980 or 1989. But I can’t find reference material, nor mobiles back then. But never underestimate Germans and music and recording. 🙂
Perhaps the best band in the world, it´s really good at least. I get goosebumps just from hearing them, a real band.
Happy Birthday Jim, hope you have a great day 😀
2:20 Henry randomly shouts and Jake turns as if to say, "What the hell, don't throw me off!"
I would have loved to be in t that crowd. I may have gotten my nose broken, but it would have been worth it.
Still have my 7" reel to reel recording of the SLF 1978 Peel sessions, a priced possession.
when I first SLF in 1978 I put them right up with the clash, above the pistols and they should have been huge, I did read about mismanagement and money going missing and that caused the band to implode, this song is so relevant today but for a new reason,
I have many Irish friends and they all agree with me.....the greatest Irish band after Thin Lizzy :)
Better than Thin Lizzy
Totally agree my friend, l always love a band that has something to say. SLF says it all. Stay good my friend,🏴🇬🇬 closest flag I could find 🎸🐒🎇
U2 ? The Boomtown Rats ?
The Undertones ? Rory Gallagher ? Val Doonican ?
James Galway ? Planxty ? The Nolan Sisters ?
You pays your money - and you takes your choice. And I'm not even Irish - I'm English ! Top o' the mornin' to ye !
They are a British band not Irish. Thin Lizzy only ever had one Irish member, the drummer.
@@george-ev1dq my bad , but also my pals' very bad :):)
I was born in 1966 👌👌👌🎱🎱🎱🍺🍺🍺
Gillar hela listan. Till och med Carabao och Ganja fanns med.
My work inspired by this.
SLF from the F... good Irish rock
they are a UK band from Belfast, not Ireland.
@@george-ev1dqah stop you trouble maker=It's 2024 and stop trying to stir up stuff
@@Tiochfaidh yep, 2024 and you lot are still going on about foreigners in your backwater country yet you lot are the biggest migrant group in all of Europe, stop trying to stir things up.
class
I'm 52 and won't bore you with who or what changed my life because it's irrelevant in a yt comment section, it's not like we are ever going to me. 🤣
😍
Ye have to live slf ...listen to all the albums ...the sad songs ..and the political aspect ...tell me now then is brilliant
Listen to the lyrics!! Great tune regardless but the lyrics are 🔥🔥🔥
Fuckin magic
best generation ever!
About 15 years ago, a guy I knew told me these guys are Arseholes. He met them. He was from Dublin. Actually met them. But ya know.... I liked this band a lot when I was young(er?) ... Not exactly sure what to think nowadays. Love this song .
Still the greatest punk band ever
Saw them again a few weeks ago here at home in Dublin, still a tight outfit and great sound - the buzz never ages and their message remains cos there is still strife in Northern Ireland to this day sadly, albeit on a much lower scale than back in the day - thankfully
Love how the camera men can't seem to be able to focus on the bassist. The only time he was in a shot was when he walked into it.
Hanx!
grab it take it its yours!
Got to go to Bangor once or twice. Pubs in Belfast were better.
They’re too cute to be punks!
55 love it up the Dubs
Dubs?
Why didnt it start with that Famous riff ?
John Peel's favorite record
Nope, that would be Teenage Kicks by the Undertones.
Punk is dead, where still dying !!!
Best band in the world.fukin love em.bwfc.
not this bitch I'm still at it
Si está muerto dónde está la tumba??
@@juanpablomadero2050 no hay tumba. el rap lo incinero.
Wow the boys do the do so apropereate in this time😊
Go get it now!
Hanx
It's blasphemy that the intro is cut. Complete: ua-cam.com/video/V5OyHIV1j5w/v-deo.html
Beyond bridges....☘️🌈🇨🇮
It’s Greenday back in the 90’s really is t it
Gary Bryan!
Haha, that look at the end when they got lost a bit
The only track that tops this is suspect device.
white noise for me
Waelchi Overpass
Well Sepultura is pretty good as well but SLF is more melodic.
Anarchy on half shell. /sF
Hay bandas que por mucho que griten no dicen nada; esta es una de ellas.
¿Tal vez es porque tu no entiendes que dicen? El mensaje de SLF es muy profundo y una inspiración en esta canción.
@@FellingPX Puede influir desde luego. Pero cuando digo que no tienen nada que decir me refiero a mensaje musical, claro. Los textos están muy bien y alcanzan su máxima expresión en la Literatura en cualquiera de sus categorías, pero musicalmente el grupo no me gusta. Quizá fui excesivamente maximalista y categórico en la expresión y pido disculpas si te sentiste ofendido. Ah! pero el grupo, a mí, sigue sin gustarme. Saludos.
Oh yes they have a very clear message in that song if you lived through the troubles in northern Ireland you would understand what they are saying ignorance is a terrible trait
"Alternative Ulster" couldnt be a better message when Northern Ireland was practically at civil war...
I was there and it wasnt pretty....
or maybe he cant read English (no habla) !!
The drummer is so swole
Klein Lock
punk
yeah bud, punk af
Good band, trying to be the clash and failing miserably
Aaaa hahaha, really? I think they´re just trying to be who they are, SLF.
Why would anyone want to be the clash
GREAT !
Tilt one for Jake. And for lreland.