I was introduced to Jona in the late 80s as a first year uni student here in South Africa. Man, this guy is genius. He should be rated up there with early synth pop pioneers like Vince Clarke, Depeche Mode, Gary Numan etc. The way he combined sequenced synthesisers with acoustic instruments, vocals, even a marching band, is unique. And the offbeat sense of humour... Love him!
This scared the hell out of me!!! As sixty three years old I suddenly had a panic about having to get up in the morning to go to Woburn primary school!! And Mr Rosewell hates it if You are late!!
Fantastic to see him do this live. Brings back great memories of early seventies! Just realised Brighton is the theme of the song and I was born and bred in Eastbourne!
Jona, do you not think it was ever worth re realising around the start of summer ?. Thanks anyway great tune. I’d love to be able to play the accordion as my Dad did a bit. 👏👍
I think this guy is a bit of a British national treasure. He's quirky, extremely talented and just comes across as a top bloke. An inspiration.
Like a guy from the Beatles, (№5) but... on his own.
A national treasure without being in your face. A great songwriter as well. A very very talented man. And I’m told a top bloke as well. 👊🏻
Terry Dactyl and the Dinosaurs? Long hot 70s summer nights, love it!
Great tune! Has the Mungo Jerry "In the Summertime" vibe.
Brilliant live performer
I was introduced to Jona in the late 80s as a first year uni student here in South Africa. Man, this guy is genius. He should be rated up there with early synth pop pioneers like Vince Clarke, Depeche Mode, Gary Numan etc. The way he combined sequenced synthesisers with acoustic instruments, vocals, even a marching band, is unique. And the offbeat sense of humour... Love him!
Jona Lewie is a brill bloke. He made my youth (back in the early eighties) a better place to be.
Oh the memories of a simpler time Thankyou soooooo much brilliant❤
Wow never knew Jona Lewie was in Terry Dactyl and the Dinosaurs! Every day's a school day.
At last a clip of Jona Lewie performing live and he sounds good.
I'm a fan since 1972!!!
This scared the hell out of me!!! As sixty three years old I suddenly had a panic about having to get up in the morning to go to Woburn primary school!! And Mr Rosewell hates it if You are late!!
Thanks jona. Many memories of childhood
Charming. I've always liked this song. I think I was twelve when it was a hit.
Agree Stephen. I was 14 in 1972. Many moons ago. Still enjoy the track. 👍👏
14 me!
I love this track a TRUE CLASSIC. Well done EXCELLENT performance.
Hope your well wherever you are right now, Jona. Thank you for everything,
I had no idea he was such an excellent keyboard player and composer and singer. Wow !
He's a brilliant keyboard player ... especially in the blues and boogie-woogie genre.
Brilliant
Wow a brilliant live performance.
Fantastic!!!!
Love your accordion work ! Ripper tune.
Fantastic to see him do this live. Brings back great memories of early seventies! Just realised Brighton is the theme of the song and I was born and bred in Eastbourne!
great tune
I like this guy,wish he had more hits , nice bloke ,tc x
Always liked him...he has some great albums.
Fabulous.
Go Jona.....Happy song!!
Still absolutely brilliant.
Memories of heading down the arterial road to Southend in souped up Ford Anglia on a hot summer bank holiday. Great stuff.
Great Skills amazing, really enjoyed On a Saturday Night too.
jona luwie so cool 😆😆
Got a Cajun vibe brilliant.
EXELLENT !!!! THX A LOT FOR LIFE PLAYING !!!!!!!!!!!!
world class!! Long Live the King Jona
excellent!!
CLASS..
Jona, do you not think it was ever worth re realising around the start of summer ?. Thanks anyway great tune. I’d love to be able to play the accordion as my Dad did a bit. 👏👍
thanks!!
Excellent.
Never go to any of his parties you have to do the washing up ;)
love it
Classic tune
Nice one Jona!!!
RIP John Randall (Drummer ) Dec 2021
Fucking brilliant try not tapping ya toes it's impossible
In the summertime, when the weather is hot You can stretch right up lata deda oh sorry wrong song?!
Such a shame there are no surviving Top of the Pops clips of this from when it was out
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There is. Check out UA-cam
Always in the Kitchen at Parties?
Leg end
In The Summertine 2.0
Someone should do a sea shanty mashup of this song, "Wellerman" and "In The Summertime".
Has he got sleeves on or just hairy arms lol?
Brilliant