Saw them at the Dorking Halls. The best live gig ever. Russel Hastings does such a good job leading the band. Even Weller complimented him and said he can't sing like that anymore.
Bruce Foxton's bass playing was the key to the Jam sound back in the day.. Great to see himself and Rick rocking out all the years later.. The chap taking Wellers part is outstanding!.. Close your eyes and its almost 79 again.. Would nt it be great if Paul just done even one gig with the lads while they still have it
The Jam should never reform. Weller is about now. From The Jam is about our memories. It is as it should be. Russell does a brilliant job giving back our memories and I told him so when I met him in Liverpool a few years ago.
Yes Steven Salemi, correct! Especially at 00:45 when the Bass player lays down that driving bassline that reminds me of the playing of a Norman Watt-Roy of Ian Dury and The Blockheads. Remember England and being English?
I recently saw a list of Weller's top ten songs and this wasn't even on it. I was like WTF!?!? Not sure if it's this or In the City tbh. This is a far more nuanced song for sure...but the raw energy of In The City is great.... One thing is for sure...ALL Jam tracks are better than anything Weller has done since.
Damned what a great bass line. Weller gets the credit for being a great song writer, but without a bass player who can handle a line like that, the song wouldn't have worked. Foxton kicks ass.
That vocalist sounds UNCANNILY like Paul Weller here... Whatever your views on 'From The Jam' as a touring outfit, (and I say why-ever shouldn't they play if the demand is there?) Weller's VOICE, (as well as his playing...) was as intrinsic to that sound as Bruce's voice/playing and Rick's playing. The Only Way to replicate the sound, (and the passion, energy and emotion...) of the original is to provide as close a 'facsimile' as possible. Purists and critics might object to this, yet how else was it to be done? (And one tends to think that, had the decision been taken to include a vocalist/player who DID NOT attempt to emulate or 'channel' Weller in performance, the same critics would have as vehemently objected, though for the opposite reason?) My feeling is that this performer does an almost UNBELIEVABLE JOB. He is a performer and a musician of real ability on every level. He IS NOT PRETENDING to be Paul Weller, rather, he is doing an incredible job replicating that Artist's style, sound, ability and delivery. If Paul Weller had his reasons, (and he did...) in calling it a day at the height of that outfit's success, it is quite understandable that his fellow band members might, (indeed did...) feel rather short-changed by that 'fait accompli'... The Jam WOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED were it not (also) for Buckler and Foxton. If those men now choose to take the music they helped to create back on the road for an audience who, only too clearly, want to experience it in a live setting, in all its passionate intensity, who would deny them that? (I wouldn't!!!) One wonders, of course, what Paul Weller might think, seeing this? (I don't know if he's ever commented, probably not...) I HOPE he smiles and thinks, "Yeah, it was THAT GOOD..." And it was. (It still is...) xx SF
Saw them in Auckland this week. They were knackered after flying in from Dubai, as one does. But soldiered on and did a great show. Down in the Tube Station at Midnight was a highlight, with the crowd singing along and doing the whole whoa oa oa oa bit, and the drummer leading that as Russell sorted a broken string issue. Magic.
Absolutely superb. Credit to the whole band but Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler are doing it for the fans, as well as the money. Great professional job. If only Paul Weller could get down off his high horse and get back together with them....Or is he too scared that his musicianship would not match? Paul, if you're reading this, I'd give a week's wages to see a live reunion.
Well I fell in love with this song years ago, of course, and I never would have thought I would have listen to it Live in 2015 .... voice is great ... song it is still wonderful .... so many memories.... and thanks for these memories
It was a song about life back then, getting beaten up in the tube station or anywhere really was always a threat. The National Front was a violent organisation, you could get battered for just having a Trojan record on you, I kid you not. We all connected to the Jam when we heard this song. About as true to life as it gets. (At least back then.)
The Real Jam, Russel Hastings - Lead And Backing vocals, lead guitar, , Rick Buckler - drums, percussion Bruce Foxton - Lead vocals, bass guitar, backing vocals.
The Robin 2 Bilston near Wolverhampton West Mids present From The Jam featuring Bruce Foxton and Russell Hastings Thursday 1st November 2018 " All Mod Cons " The 40th anniversary tour plus support The Sound AKA ~ Tickets available by clicking link or pop in box office 8.00am ~ 8.00pm @ WV14 7LJ www.therobin.co.uk/whats_on/giginfo.asp?gigid=5132
I have seen FTJ quite a few times, just want to say Hastings has nailed the vocals now, not sure he did in this clip..... certainly not as well as I have seen them perform. Cracking night out.
Ian Grace spot on Ian. Saw them in Aberdeen 2 weeks ago. Saw the jam few times as a kid. Best band I saw. Vocally Scott very similar to young Weller. The one thing that made FTJ better than last time I saw them was keyboard player. He was great addition
one of the finest songwriters of our generation, still there after four decades, driving force behind The Jam and TSC, why the need for a disrespectful comment?
Agreed.But for those of us who have never had the opportunity to see the Jam with Paul Weller,i would love to have the opportunity to see this band live.I went to see Paul Weller in 2011 and he barely played any Jam songs.I had a ticket to his gig the following night and sold it to a keen English person.I didn't get off on the gig & I wasn't the only one.
1. Why is there 4 of them 2.There will never be anyone that can replace Wellers passion and aggression that is what made them so good live. 3.Stop spoiling the memories of real fans with this cabaret act. 4.I thinks it's tragic and if everyone thinks that Bruce's new music is so good why does he never play it.
Try listening to Weller now play Jam stuff, that spoils memories... Russ Hastings does an amazing job . Bruce Foxtons' stuff is great, but unfortunately for him 90% of fans want to hear the classics .
if a child were born on a dessert island it would grow up naturally more like a left winger than a right winger. to me that speaks the heart of the matter.
Saw them at the Dorking Halls. The best live gig ever.
Russel Hastings does such a good job leading the band. Even Weller complimented him and said he can't sing like that anymore.
As close as it will ever get to the sound of the original Jam. This singer does one hell of a job!!!
He's brilliant 👏
Bruce Foxton's bass playing was the key to the Jam sound back in the day.. Great to see himself and Rick rocking out all the years later.. The chap taking Wellers part is outstanding!.. Close your eyes and its almost 79 again.. Would nt it be great if Paul just done even one gig with the lads while they still have it
The Foxton Jam ? OUTSTANDINDING!
The Jam should never reform. Weller is about now. From The Jam is about our memories. It is as it should be. Russell does a brilliant job giving back our memories and I told him so when I met him in Liverpool a few years ago.
Get Real: This is the best Jam song, bar none. So wonderful to see Rick and Bruce playing it now.
Yes Steven Salemi, correct! Especially at 00:45 when the Bass player lays down that driving bassline that reminds me of the playing of a Norman Watt-Roy of Ian Dury and The Blockheads.
Remember England and being English?
Yes. Its a pity ricks left the band.
I recently saw a list of Weller's top ten songs and this wasn't even on it. I was like WTF!?!?
Not sure if it's this or In the City tbh. This is a far more nuanced song for sure...but the raw energy of In The City is great.... One thing is for sure...ALL Jam tracks are better than anything Weller has done since.
you have that list?@@FoobsTon
@@rockers2rockers616 Bruce would love that comparison.
Damned what a great bass line. Weller gets the credit for being a great song writer, but without a bass player who can handle a line like that, the song wouldn't have worked. Foxton kicks ass.
Ryan Allen couldn’t agree more. Bruce Foxton is a superb bassist. And those aren’t easy bass lines to play. Love the Jam.
Always gave full credit to Weller for the sound of That Jam.
Now I realise how amazing Bruce and Rick are!!
HE SO DOES!
Rick and Bruce, there musicianship is spellbinding
Terrific, just terrific. FROM THE JAM ARE THE BEST!
Weller is my hero. This guy does a great job on his parts. A tough dude to stand in for. Bruce is awesome as usual.
THe guy isn't a bad singer but his version of this, although not a million miles away, is crap to be honest
Seen them 4 times now and never get fed up with them
Outstanding
The lead singer really does Mr Weller & that song so much justice, absolutely marvellous.
First I have heard this... sounds as good as Weller... Bruce's strong bass presence...well done 10/10
That vocalist sounds UNCANNILY like Paul Weller here... Whatever your views on 'From The Jam' as a touring outfit, (and I say why-ever shouldn't they play if the demand is there?) Weller's VOICE, (as well as his playing...) was as intrinsic to that sound as Bruce's voice/playing and Rick's playing. The Only Way to replicate the sound, (and the passion, energy and emotion...) of the original is to provide as close a 'facsimile' as possible.
Purists and critics might object to this, yet how else was it to be done? (And one tends to think that, had the decision been taken to include a vocalist/player who DID NOT attempt to emulate or 'channel' Weller in performance, the same critics would have as vehemently objected, though for the opposite reason?)
My feeling is that this performer does an almost UNBELIEVABLE JOB. He is a performer and a musician of real ability on every level. He IS NOT PRETENDING to be Paul Weller, rather, he is doing an incredible job replicating that Artist's style, sound, ability and delivery.
If Paul Weller had his reasons, (and he did...) in calling it a day at the height of that outfit's success, it is quite understandable that his fellow band members might, (indeed did...) feel rather short-changed by that 'fait accompli'... The Jam WOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED were it not (also) for Buckler and Foxton. If those men now choose to take the music they helped to create back on the road for an audience who, only too clearly, want to experience it in a live setting, in all its passionate intensity, who would deny them that? (I wouldn't!!!)
One wonders, of course, what Paul Weller might think, seeing this? (I don't know if he's ever commented, probably not...) I HOPE he smiles and thinks, "Yeah, it was THAT GOOD..." And it was. (It still is...)
xx SF
Saw them in Auckland this week. They were knackered after flying in from Dubai, as one does. But soldiered on and did a great show. Down in the Tube Station at Midnight was a highlight, with the crowd singing along and doing the whole whoa oa oa oa bit, and the drummer leading that as Russell sorted a broken string issue. Magic.
Brilliant 👍
Bruce is SO AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!
No argument amazing song brilliant musicians enough said.
I loved this song the first time and I still love it well done
Saw these guys in Wellington (New Zealand) last night -- an absolute stunner of a gig.
Seeing them tonight in Brisbane. Can't wait.
Cool bro...i like them. Perfect nostalgia better than wait weller back to the jam...its impossible.. Great vocal
This drumming is perfect!!
Rick Buckler is a legend!!!
Rick Buckler needs To Get Back With From The Jam.
Rick is such a powerful and precise drummer! Can't he get along with anyone? GET BACK RICK!
Really tight player
He has signed my vinyl sleeve of Down in the tube station at midnight!
Fuck me
That bass line
Can't wait to see them at the Indigo
BRUCE FOXTON IS A GENIUS.
Amazing stuff, you just forget about Weller listening to it
Excellent drumming! Brilliant drumming!
Bruce and Russel need to get Rick Buckler back!
This makes me happy!!!!
Foxton is still a fucking beast !!!
Absolutely superb. Credit to the whole band but Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler are doing it for the fans, as well as the money. Great professional job. If only Paul Weller could get down off his high horse and get back together with them....Or is he too scared that his musicianship would not match? Paul, if you're reading this, I'd give a week's wages to see a live reunion.
Agreed! From Nebraska
two words...fuckin brilliant!
Saw them last November in Leeds awesome-just amazing,off to see them again in November.
Tight band and sounding like they could have a future. Very nice.
Well I fell in love with this song years ago, of course, and I never would have thought I would have listen to it Live in 2015 .... voice is great ... song it is still wonderful .... so many memories.... and thanks for these memories
Made me feel young again! 🇬🇧
great song with dark lyrics
After this cov19, I wish Frim the Jam would play the US. I live in Nashville but I'd travel to Atlanta!
do you mean the scamdemic
Bruce is such an underrated musician! dx
Met Rick at the IOW scooter rally a few years ago... what a lovely bloke :)
Just been to see them again in Norwich tonight, awesome as always !!! Nice work guys 👊🏻
going to see them in september!!! x
TIGHT TIGHT TIGHT!
Can you imagine the interest if Weller did one final tour with Foxton and Buckler? One band I would love to see reform for one tour before I die
It was a song about life back then,
getting beaten up in the tube station or anywhere really was always a threat.
The National Front was a violent organisation, you could get battered for just having a Trojan record on you, I kid you not.
We all connected to the Jam when we heard this song. About as true to life as it gets. (At least back then.)
Come on reunite ffs just a couple of shows here n they're "you know it makes sense" 🇬🇧!!!!!!
Fuck this is good!
:O Excellent !
Great band but 1 extra guitarist... Needed? Seeing them tonight Chinnerys 👍
Will be going to see them in August at the point Sunderland no Rick now though.
Brill
How is this a tribute band with Bruce & Rick..... Prat
GOD BLESS FOXTON!
The Real Jam,
Russel Hastings - Lead And Backing vocals, lead guitar, ,
Rick Buckler - drums, percussion
Bruce Foxton - Lead vocals, bass guitar, backing vocals.
The Robin 2 Bilston near Wolverhampton West Mids present From The Jam featuring Bruce Foxton and Russell Hastings Thursday 1st November 2018 " All Mod Cons " The 40th anniversary tour plus support The Sound AKA ~ Tickets available by clicking link or pop in box office 8.00am ~ 8.00pm @ WV14 7LJ www.therobin.co.uk/whats_on/giginfo.asp?gigid=5132
Uncomfortable fact... this sounds more like the Jam than Weller would doing this with a couple of session musicians now.
Yes mate,i agree.The tunes have built in aggression and without that they don't sound right.
I have seen FTJ quite a few times, just want to say Hastings has nailed the vocals now, not sure he did in this clip..... certainly not as well as I have seen them perform. Cracking night out.
Ian Grace spot on Ian. Saw them in Aberdeen 2 weeks ago. Saw the jam few times as a kid. Best band I saw. Vocally Scott very similar to young Weller. The one thing that made FTJ better than last time I saw them was keyboard player. He was great addition
I know hard-core jam fans may disagree but Russell Hastings sounds better than Paul weller today
It's hard to swallow but it's right.Paul is doing other chilled out stuff that's nothing near the jam.
When are from the jam , coming to Manchester, can't Waite.
Epco
Bruce Foxton, dude back in the day, still a dude today
Who the fuck is Weller? X
kat munro agreed!!!!!!
+kat munro what ? he wrote some of the best songs of the new wave era, f .t. j is pointless come on bruce do a solo tour please.
one of the finest songwriters of our generation, still there after four decades, driving force behind The Jam and TSC, why the need for a disrespectful comment?
Agreed.But for those of us who have never had the opportunity to see the Jam with Paul Weller,i would love to have the opportunity to see this band live.I went to see Paul Weller in 2011 and he barely played any Jam songs.I had a ticket to his gig the following night and sold it to a keen English person.I didn't get off on the gig & I wasn't the only one.
kat munro only the bloke who wrote these songs?? No PW NO The Jam.
Men
The singer sounds just like paul weller !
oh fack ..
:-)
why ? just save cash and go see jam drc, or therapy if you want a great live band of today
The Jam DRC !!! Lol ... They're an embarrassment
thats not Weller!
Well spotted!😁😁
@@cray2349 he's awful
He is better then Weller
This Is The Real Jam,, I have always Loved The Jam, But I’ve always disliked That champagne socialist Paul Weller.
Well said and honest. I have to agree.
The genius that wrote all the songs you mean?
Better than Weller who was a complete knob
redtiger
Spoken like a true knob
redtiger
He’s Right Tho, Weller is A Knob!
I have no respect for Paul Weller, the mans a Clown, Weller is A complete tosser.
The Jam meets Joe Brown...
More like left wing mutants nowadays
1. Why is there 4 of them
2.There will never be anyone that can replace Wellers passion and aggression that is what made them so good live.
3.Stop spoiling the memories of real fans with this cabaret act.
4.I thinks it's tragic and if everyone thinks that Bruce's new music is so good why does he never play it.
Try listening to Weller now play Jam stuff, that spoils memories... Russ Hastings does an amazing job .
Bruce Foxtons' stuff is great, but unfortunately for him 90% of fans want to hear the classics .
I love THE JAM,but "right -wing mutants"?.What about all the left-wing mutants?
if a child were born on a dessert island it would grow up naturally more like a left winger than a right winger. to me that speaks the heart of the matter.
right wing meetings
+ted norton Most right wingers would be left wing if they were in a situation like that though
Right wing are Rich Tory boys who screw over everybody else. End off.
right wing people dont care about anyone unless they are useful for thier own ends. Love isnt on thier agenda
This is pure clickbait - thumbs down!
He's good but Weller he ain't
Being second to Paul Wellar isn't a bad achievement.
Bit sad playing in a tribute band is he that skint ?
Rubbish comment.
Not tribute Bruce and Rick are their only Weller missing they were the original line up
Tribute band ha tosser
James Phillips there
So were Floyd a tribute band without Roger ?
Absolute flannel thinking he's Weller, so embarrassing!