From The Jam - Sydney - March 10 2024
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- Опубліковано 11 бер 2024
- More nostalgia, this time from a couple of years before my previous upload. May 1977 and The Jam’s ‘In the City’ is the third (or maybe fourth … after The Damned, The Clash and maybe The Stranglers) punk album I buy. All bought totally unheard and unknown. It’s easy to forget now just how revolutionary those early punk albums were to the stale music scene at the end of the ‘70s, and while it was happening on the other side of the world, I was soon swept up in it. I had the privilege of seeing those other three bands back in their heyday, but sadly, The Jam never toured Australia.
From The Jam finally gave me the opportunity to hear their songs live. I don’t care whether or not they’re ‘just a cover band’. They sounded bloody great, and for much of the time, I couldn’t tell the difference. Russell Hastings’ vocals effortlessly matched those of Paul Weller, and Mike Randon was outstanding on drums. And of course, Bruce Foxton’s presence made them much more than ‘just’ any old tribute band.
The venue was packed. Most of us had been hoping to have seen them in 2022 when they were scheduled to play a much bigger venue. Unfortunately, that tour was cancelled due to health problems. This visit was a special effort to make up for that cancellation and to say their goodbyes. A total of 18 songs were played of which I recorded ten:
Saturday's Kids (00:16)
Heat Wave (04:21)
Lula (07:42)
English Rose (11:37)
All Mod Cons (13:40)
To Be Someone (Didn't We Have a Nice Time) (14:56)
Beat Surrender (17:22)
The Eton Rifles (21:11)
Going Underground (26:55)
In the City (30:47)
A really terrific performance with a few poignant words of goodbye from Russell and Bruce at the end. And for me, what better way to go out than with the title track of their first album, taking me right back to my introduction to punk.
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Excellent performance and a bloody good drummer too capable of lovely harmonies as well.
Yes, it was a great night. So glad I got to see them. I thought he was a terrific drummer, although there have been some comments here saying otherwise. I think some people thrive on being negative.
A great band playing great songs. Long may it continue ❤
Dobry ten nowy frontman 👍😎
Brilliant upload. I love their song Lula❤❤👍🎸🎸🎸🏴🏴🏴
Thanks. I deliberately included 'Lula' so it wouldn't all be The Jam material. These guys are first rate musicians which I think is sometimes overlooked, dismissing them as just another tribute band. Thanks for commenting.
Foxton a legend..
Definitely. So good to see him at last.
Tremendous. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Merci
Wouldn’t Lula have made an outstanding Jam song on The Gift??? Would have been an opportunity too for Weller to take a lead vocal on a Bruce song because it sounds like it would really suit Weller’s voice
It's a terrific song. Very glad they played it and that I recorded it.
Wots the guy at the back with the bass all about?
He has covered when Bruce was unwell in the past maybe just there as back up incase.
Yea wow never seen anything like that before - hes singing harmonies too.. I can see Bruce losing his place on the bass occasionally . Hard to play at the pace of an 18 year old when your 65 .
I was thinking the same thing about Blondie.
Крутой трибьют-трек The Who! Best wishes from Russia!
Love The Who.
Is it me or does Bruce look unwell?
I think (hope) he was just a little tired. It had been a full on schedule up to this point. They did have the next day off in Sydney. Hopefully, Bruce and the rest of the band were able to recharge.
I saw them in the UK shortly after this and as soon as Bruce came on I said to my wife that this is the last time we'll see him playing, he looked ill, shattered and frail, on previous tours I've been to he was still doing the iconic jumps, it was a bit sad..
@@Neontrifle Sad to hear. I'm so glad they gave us this farewell tour after the previous one had been cancelled. Having never seen them before I have nothing to compare this performance to, but they still sounded great. Stay well Bruce and Russell.
Bruce does not look well. Shame, superstar.
Not the Jam
Obviously not The Jam. What's your point?
It's kinda in the title, FROM The Jam! Plus, how very dare you, Bruce Foxton is there.
@@leighgabriel6824 In my opinion No Weller No Jam, simple as that really. I am a massive fan of the band but these guys (even with Bruce Foxton in the lineup) look and sound like a tribute band. If you enjoy it then good luck to you - enjoy.
@@brett.altEIGHTies Your negativity is greatly appreciated. Not sure why you even bothered to look at the video.
Can anyone tell me why there is a guy with base guitar stood at the back ,when Foxton is playing base
Too bad Rick left, this drummer isn't up to the task.
Youre just saying that Because you can't see rick, Mikey is a very skilled drummer and more than qualified to play them songs. I can say this as a drummer
Sad to see Bruce having to continue to pay Russels mortgage, hes obviously struggling on this tour, he deserves better.