FIRST TIME HEARING The Jam - Town Called Malice (Official Video) REACTION

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  • @mad4it747
    @mad4it747 2 роки тому +85

    “D’you wanna cut down on beer or the kids new gear, it’s a big decision in a town called malice”. English working-class poetry.

    • @martinotoole9959
      @martinotoole9959 2 роки тому +3

      English working class poets are among the finest. Weller , Strummer and the rest. I'm an old git and I saw them both live when I was a schoolboy. Hard times but happy days apart from the fact that Thatcher screwed any future you could have possibly had.

  • @jonnasanders
    @jonnasanders 2 роки тому +154

    Paul Weller is a legend. Love this song so much...."That's Entertainment" would be another great tune to get you started.

    • @martinotoole9959
      @martinotoole9959 2 роки тому +1

      Jonna. You look way too young to have been in the moment. I was and I'm not getting any younger! Absolute Beginners would add coal to the fire of a newcomer to the Jam. Then a bottle of vodka, pack of tissues and solitude while they listen to Setting Sons.

    • @jonnasanders
      @jonnasanders 2 роки тому +1

      @@martinotoole9959 I’ll take that as a compliment. Let’s say I’m older than I look and I was most definitely young enough to be in the moment. Plus I had an older cousin with an amazing record collection.

    • @martinotoole9959
      @martinotoole9959 2 роки тому +1

      @@jonnasanders it was a compliment, and I love your name. Martin sounds so common, yet Jonna just smacks of class. You would have liked to have been in Leeds to see The Jam. Getting pissed with three fifteen year old lads ( you would have fallen for Craig) they all fucking did! Then off to a dirty ex tram depot laughingly called the Queens Hall .Its tough up north! God bless you Jonna and take care of yourself. Martin x⚘

    • @e.m.b2834
      @e.m.b2834 2 роки тому

      If you pray to god you are just praying to Paul weller

    • @somethingelse4878
      @somethingelse4878 2 роки тому

      Noooo he split the jam and what he did to Rick was so wrong
      I liked him back in the day

  • @chrisstone2567
    @chrisstone2567 2 роки тому +145

    Lead singer Paul Weller is known as "The Modfather" being the leader of the Mods. The Jam were one of the most influential bands of their time, till Weller disbanded the band, and returned with a new group called The Style Council, who with a new sound were also incredibly popular. Again after a short time he walked away, and released solo albums, and still does. He is the idol of bands such as Oasis, and is quite possibly still the coolest man in music....

    • @zargonthemagnificent330
      @zargonthemagnificent330 2 роки тому +2

      Modfather was always a lazy journalists name for him. He was always a mod revivalist, never an original mod. Twenty years too late for that.

    • @balucious
      @balucious 2 роки тому +1

      The Jam was his apex. I have plenty of respect for the man but he was downhill from here.

    • @andyg8271
      @andyg8271 2 роки тому +3

      @@balucious I disagree a bit, granted the man was a legend in my teens, as I got older I've matured with weller as he has and has produced some really good stuff, but I understand what you are saying

    • @balucious
      @balucious 2 роки тому

      @@andyg8271 Nice one man. Just throwing it on the table, and I'm no authority on the subject. I won't take anything away from a professional musician unless I could do better myself, and I've tried, not happening. Just typing aloud, nice to chat!

    • @pomsters3264
      @pomsters3264 2 роки тому

      Shame he wont speak to his former band mates ey!

  • @swfcocs1
    @swfcocs1 2 роки тому +103

    Theres some great Jam tracks, "start" "that's entertainment " "going underground " and "Eton rifles" to name 4

    • @itscrazyal
      @itscrazyal 2 роки тому +6

      Don't forget "The Bitterest Pill"

    • @swfcocs1
      @swfcocs1 2 роки тому +2

      @@itscrazyal of course, what a tune that is...

    • @millardarterberry
      @millardarterberry 2 роки тому +9

      How about Beat Surrender?

    • @swfcocs1
      @swfcocs1 2 роки тому +2

      @@millardarterberry ah man , I can see I'm going to be replying to great suggestions all night lol

    • @piershollott339
      @piershollott339 2 роки тому +1

      I love the b-side on "Start", "Liza Radley". It's a slower, more poetic song, but it also lifts the Beatles "Taxman" bassline.

  • @krissmgvlogs
    @krissmgvlogs 2 роки тому +11

    I am a Brit and this songs remind me of my youth!

  • @billworboyes7148
    @billworboyes7148 2 роки тому +3

    We always play this before every game at Millwall, good times :)

    • @jonreynolds1655
      @jonreynolds1655 2 місяці тому

      We play Z-Cars but up North ...lol ...Wish I was Millwall ..lol ..Have a great season guys

  • @emeraldscorpio
    @emeraldscorpio 2 роки тому +2

    40 years later and still gives me goosebumps, and still fills the dancefloor....

  • @surlechapeau
    @surlechapeau 2 роки тому +27

    You'll also like singer Paul Weller when he was in The Style Council. Try their "My Ever Changing Moods"

  • @sherbert500
    @sherbert500 2 роки тому +38

    paul weller is one of the finest musicians that has ever lived, the jam is a fantastic band!

  • @salster4891
    @salster4891 2 роки тому +25

    'You do something to me' by Paul Weller is one of my favourite songs, love 'you're the best thing' from when he was in the style council too. You can't really go wrong with Paul Weller. Saw him live too, great.

  • @57essex60
    @57essex60 2 роки тому +62

    After "The Jam", Paul Weller the lead singer formed a group called the "Style Council" the song and performance to watch and react to is "Walls Come Tumbling Down" the performance which was live at Wembley Stadium UK is the one to watch, it was part of the "LIVE AID" for Africa concert back in 1985, which was broadcast simultaneously in the USA, him and the rest of the band killed this song with their energy and performance, that concert had nearly every pop group queuing up to perform at it, estimated audience live in Wembley Stadium plus outside in the car parks was over 100,000 people, if you do get to watch this performance by the Style Council try and watch the whole concert if you have a day to spare as you will recognise so many bands from back in the 80`s, Queen and Freddie Mercury stole the concert that day, have a Google and see what you think, take care my friend and keep up the good job of entertaining us with your choice of music reactions over here in the UK.

    • @monicadesanti7466
      @monicadesanti7466 2 роки тому +1

      I love Paul and the Style Council

    • @57essex60
      @57essex60 2 роки тому +2

      @@monicadesanti7466 Check out the Style Council performance at the 1985 LIVE AID concert for Africa, Paul and the rest of the group were on fire, fantastic.

    • @monicadesanti7466
      @monicadesanti7466 2 роки тому +1

      @@57essex60 thank you!

    • @tonytee4280
      @tonytee4280 2 роки тому +1

      Style Council were a complete let down after The Jam. Things improved when Weller went solo

    • @sallybannister6224
      @sallybannister6224 2 роки тому +2

      Best Style council song is My ever changing moods .. Heard it whilst walking along the strip in Las Vegas, .. being blasted out through speakers .. Now I have heard that song millions of times back home in the pubs and clubs in my home town of London, but now when I hear it I am back in Vegas, !! ❤️

  • @meeshelle1397
    @meeshelle1397 2 роки тому +44

    Paul Weller, the lead had a great solo track called “ You do something to me” , worth checking out 👌

  • @abmqa
    @abmqa 2 роки тому +4

    You're gonna love The Style Council...same lead singer Paul Weller. Long Hot Summer is a must listen!

    • @SidMcGrath105
      @SidMcGrath105 2 роки тому +1

      @Rose Madder remember watching that video as a 13 year-old, still gutted at the Jam's break-up and thinking 'you broke up the Jam for THIS'!? 😡 😂
      Do love the song now, btw...it just wasn't the Jam, was it? 🤷‍♂️🙂

  • @susangarvey9415
    @susangarvey9415 2 роки тому +85

    Love the Jam, no-one does pissed off like Paul Weller, Eton Rifles and Going Underground are 2 of their best. Saw them live many years ago in London during my punk years.

    • @balucious
      @balucious 2 роки тому

      Which came first? 'In The City' or 'Holidays In The Sun'.

    • @martinotoole9959
      @martinotoole9959 2 роки тому

      @@balucious neither. New rose by the Damned was the first recognised punk single in the U.K but that's an arguable point.if you wanted you could make a case for many that preceded it.

    • @balucious
      @balucious 2 роки тому

      @@martinotoole9959 Out of the two,
      John Peel.

  • @davidhohn9106
    @davidhohn9106 2 роки тому +1

    It was a song about 'Weller's discontent with his hometown, and maybe the entire UK'. ~ Mrs H.

  • @DawnSuttonfabfour
    @DawnSuttonfabfour 2 роки тому +6

    THE JAM were THE Jam! Love, love love them. Mods are a go go.

  • @geoffwright3692
    @geoffwright3692 2 роки тому +44

    It was more a bit of social commentary about the disillusionment caused by suburban/ inner city poverty in the UK in the 70's. Try more of the Jam, and you'll see the style evolve further down the line.

  • @teresaali6658
    @teresaali6658 2 роки тому +7

    Haven’t heard this in many years but as soon as Paul Weller started singing, I started singing and remembered Every Single Word! 🤣
    I was thrown back to the 80s new mods 😉 🇬🇧

  • @5ebra1
    @5ebra1 2 роки тому +53

    They were a great band. ‘Down in the tube station at midnight’ is another classic by them.

    • @wendycollinson3425
      @wendycollinson3425 2 роки тому

      Their awesome best

    • @neilandfi
      @neilandfi 2 роки тому

      Saw them twice... Just great energy and thoughtful (but direct) songwriting.

    • @Zaandick
      @Zaandick 2 роки тому

      Unbelievable song considering his age when he wrote it. That probably goes for most of his stuff in The Jam. Any British man of my generation (over 45) who can't belt out the lyrics to 'Tube Station' word for word, is not to be trusted :)

    • @stevenlaw310
      @stevenlaw310 2 роки тому

      The smell of brown leather...

  • @burnbrae6948
    @burnbrae6948 2 роки тому +1

    You have just struck a vein of gold listening to The Jam. There is so, so much more to come with excellently deep & meaningful lyrics. Enjoy! 👍

  • @Zubareffstream111
    @Zubareffstream111 2 роки тому +24

    This is very late in their career and not long before they split.
    They came out of the first wave of punk bands in 1977 but were influenced by the 60s mod bands like the Who and The Kinks and early motown.
    Other great Jam singles would be, Strange Town, English Rose, Going Underground, News of the World When You're Young, Down in the Tube Station at Midnight, Eaton Rifles and Start.

  • @geordigirl40
    @geordigirl40 2 роки тому +6

    This is one of my all time favourite songs, can't help singing at the top of my voice whenever I hear it, makes me want to dance around the room, bopping inn my seat!

  • @normandavidtidiman9918
    @normandavidtidiman9918 2 роки тому +22

    Really pleased you enjoyed one of the greatest English bands ever and also "got" Paul Weller. They came out of the punk explosion of 1976/77 but this was their last hurrah as Weller explored different musical genres (not that he hadn't before) including their take on Motown here.

  • @phildavison319
    @phildavison319 2 роки тому +3

    The title is a play on words for the Neville Shute novel "A Town Like Alice" (which was about someone trying to make a town in the Australian outback to be as successful as Alice Springs) but this song is about Woking in Surrey, UK.

  • @sangfroidian5451
    @sangfroidian5451 2 роки тому +15

    Paul Weller started the Style Council after he quit The Jam as well as having a successful solo career. He had UK number-one albums spanning five consecutive decades along with just Paul McCartney and John Lennon.

  • @MaddyN999
    @MaddyN999 2 роки тому +2

    Yes, finally! Paul Weller, the Modfather 🖤
    Next, his band The Style Council. My ever changing moods or When the walls come tumbling down.

  • @piershollott339
    @piershollott339 2 роки тому +8

    Awesome! The Jam are a great band that had a really strong influence on BritPop bands like Blur and Oasis. Great story-telling, really takes you back to the British invasions of the 50s, 80s and 90s. In particular, Bruce Foxton has a killer bass sound, and Rick Buckler's drumming leaves no prisoners behind. Aside from Paul Weller's follow up band, The Style Council, he also has a LOT of solo albums, and they tend to deliver.

  • @cougar1403
    @cougar1403 Рік тому

    I remember growing up in the 70's, listening to the Jam, among other groups. The Jam were so influential, but so were a lot of British groups in that era. Great memories of great music 👏👏👏

  • @paulsheedy4650
    @paulsheedy4650 2 роки тому +8

    Oh wow, I'd forgotten about these guys. How remiss of me. Today is going to be The Jam reintroduction day for me. Gettin ready for some wild dance moves now.😁👍🎶❤️

  • @DawnSuttonfabfour
    @DawnSuttonfabfour 2 роки тому +1

    Paul Weller (lead singer) "Wild wood". Gorgeous.

  • @strongmanequip
    @strongmanequip 2 роки тому +5

    'Going Underground' is a JAM classic

    • @strongmanequip
      @strongmanequip 2 роки тому

      And, I guess for reasons all fans of this iconic band will know, you have to listen to 'Beat Surrender'

  • @e.h.buchmann23
    @e.h.buchmann23 2 роки тому +31

    Love The Jam, glad they made the reaction list at last. That's Entertainment, Going Underground ang Eton Rifles are also some of The Jam's gems. 😊

  • @bambit08
    @bambit08 2 роки тому +5

    The Jam - Going Underground is as brilliant & relevant today as it was when I listened 40+ years ago. 💙

  • @alsmith9949
    @alsmith9949 2 роки тому +1

    The Jam..so many fantastic songs. Down in the Tube Station at Midnight...gotta try that.

  • @DPimm1993
    @DPimm1993 2 роки тому

    It's the juxtaposition of the upbeat /cheery feel of the beat with lyrics that underscore the harsh reality of life for the working class in the UK in the late 70's / early 80's that is the true brilliance of this song...

  • @patsmith9192
    @patsmith9192 2 роки тому

    Paul Weller (the lead singer) is British rock royalty. He is still making great music today. From The Jam to The Style Council to an illustrious solo career.

  • @mollywoodcock5444
    @mollywoodcock5444 2 роки тому +7

    such a good song and so fun to play! its about the working class struggles faced at the time and before in the UK ('to either cut down on beer or the kid's new gear is a big decision in a town called malice') check out 'going underground' and 'eton rifles'. Paul Weller (the singer) also has some good songs on his own and his other band Style Council

  • @sadiebrooks1632
    @sadiebrooks1632 2 роки тому +3

    Oh my God, thank you for finally getting around to my favourite group. So happy, you must listen to Down in a tube station at midnight, Little boy soldiers, Pretty Green, Going Underground, there's just so many. The Jam influenced so many other artists, their influence on the music industry in the UK was huge. Glad you enjoyed the song.

  • @rb7007
    @rb7007 2 роки тому +6

    Great Singer, great Band.
    "Start" is another Banger by them.
    The lead singer Paul Weller was in another band after The Jam broke up...The Style Council, which had more of a Soulful vibe to their songs.
    You should also check them out. "You're the best thing" is a nice one to start with.

  • @robdee9341
    @robdee9341 2 роки тому +1

    You gotta play Down in the tube station at midnight. Listen with your eyes closed.
    I fumble for change and pull out the queen smiling beguiling.. Brilliant...

  • @carlaspinall7418
    @carlaspinall7418 2 роки тому +1

    I could never get sick of song bean from the uk myself

  • @florenciaalvarez3213
    @florenciaalvarez3213 2 роки тому +3

    Jovaughn likes the way The Modfather sings! YESSS! I absolutely love The Jam and The Style Council but it’s Paul Weller’s voice and his incredible music that keeps me coming back for more! I’ll have you know I was literally jamming out to this! I love “You Do Something To Me” and “Thinking Of You” which are from his solo career. I would start with more of The Jam and move forward. It will be worth the journey! Thank you Jovaughn!!

  • @colinmcgregor6890
    @colinmcgregor6890 2 роки тому +1

    ANOTHER BAND YOU MAY LIKE FROM THE SAME TIME "THE STRANGLERS" they did a cover of walk on by that is just wild

  • @XtheMystic244
    @XtheMystic244 2 роки тому

    "Town called Malice" is a play on words based of the novel " A Town Like Alice" by Nevil Shute.
    Check out "Thats Entertainment" , Down in a Tube Station at Midnight" , "Going Underground" , "The Eton Rifles".

  • @cardinalcanary1
    @cardinalcanary1 2 роки тому

    Malice is Woking, Weller's home town and where I come from. I was about 16 when this came out and it describes what was happening in Woking (and the rest of the UK) perfectly. Everything was on strike including the milk delivery Yard. Rows of empty milk floats ( 3 wheeled, electric milk, doorstep delivery vehicles) were just sitting there doing nothing in Goldsworth Road where my grandmother had lived.

  • @BigSlinky7
    @BigSlinky7 2 роки тому +5

    My favourite band from my childhood and followed Paul Weller ever since. Practically anything by him, The Style Council (his band after this) are worth a listen. My personal fav Jam song is Start but so many other diamonds. Weller is the coolest guy on the planet.

  • @merittrayner5312
    @merittrayner5312 2 роки тому +3

    Paul Weller (the singer) later went on to form another band called The Style Council, who I think you'd also enjoy. My Ever Changing Mood or Shout to The Top are good.

  • @lubilou64
    @lubilou64 2 роки тому +10

    Aaah I love The Jam, they had some great songs back in the late 70’s early 80’s. Check out Going Underground, their biggest hit here in the UK but my favourite song of theirs is Funeral Pyre 👍🏻 🇬🇧

    • @jamespasifull3424
      @jamespasifull3424 2 роки тому +1

      Unbelievable drums on Funeral Pyre!!
      Great track!! 🥁🥁🥁

    • @lubilou64
      @lubilou64 2 роки тому

      @@jamespasifull3424 yep! Rick Buckler really earns the ££££ on that track 😃🇬🇧

  • @lindabennett457
    @lindabennett457 2 роки тому

    I saw them live in Birmingham england 1982 , they were fantastic , going underground is another favourite xx

  • @godsspeedify
    @godsspeedify 2 роки тому +1

    The Jam is the Jam!!!!💕

  • @chefskiss6179
    @chefskiss6179 2 роки тому +22

    If you do decide to hear more, I for one will look forward to you going down this road with many a gems to be found. Even the lead's, Paul Weller, next venture (The Style Council) had many great songs.
    Fun fact (lol, for me anyways) at some point I may be able to strike their song off my Jayvee bingo list ;)
    O'jays - Love Train
    Pat Benatar - We Belong
    Band Aid - Do they know it's Christmas
    Cocteau Twins - Carolyn's Fingers
    The Jam - That's Entertainment
    Lisa Gerrard - Now We Are Free
    New Order - Regret
    Wings - Silly Love Songs
    The Pogues - Fairytale of New York
    David Bowie - Heroes
    Phil Collins - Take Me Home or Genesis - Follow You Follow Me
    Fleetwood Mac - Don't Stop/Go Your Own Way/Gypsy
    Procol Harum - Conquistador
    Buzzcocks - Ever Fallen In Love
    The Beautiful South - A Little Time
    Sarah McLachlan - Adia/Sweet Surrender
    The Go-Go's - Head Over Heels/We Got The Beat
    Moody Blues - Question
    New Radicals - You Get What You Give
    Pet Shop Boys - Always On My Mind/What Have I Done To Deserve This
    The Jesus and Mary Chain - Head On/The Hardest Walk
    Portishead - Glory Box

  • @danellis-jones1591
    @danellis-jones1591 2 роки тому

    I was lucky enough to see Paul Weller and Ocean Colour Scene perform together. They only did it once, and I was invited to the gig.
    Town Called Malice is in the context of mass unemployment in the UK, about forgotten towns in the UK (still exist) where life is harsh and often violent and cold. Paul Weller is and was a commentator on social justice.

  • @anglosaxon5874
    @anglosaxon5874 2 роки тому +2

    They had a few songs that went straight to number 1 in the first week of release: "Going Underground"; "Town Called Malice" and "Beat Surrender".
    "Start" was another number 1 in the UK.

  • @Irene-lf4fr
    @Irene-lf4fr 2 роки тому

    The Jam is The Jam! 3:40am in Scotland and this has me dancing round my kitchen. You my friend have reacted to my most favourite songs yet you still surprise me😁

  • @DawnSuttonfabfour
    @DawnSuttonfabfour 2 роки тому +1

    There was a famous novel, then film, called "A Town Called Alice". Undoubtedly Paul knew of it.

  • @kooltom4
    @kooltom4 2 роки тому

    The song title is a play on the name of a post war novel "A town like Alice" (by Neville Shute). Alice meaning Alice Springs, a town in the middle of Australia close (by Aus standards) to Uluru. Still very isolated but beautiful area.

  • @tracycarroll3070
    @tracycarroll3070 2 роки тому

    Going underground, Eton rifles, Down in the tube way station at midnight, to mention just a few. One of the best British bands ever.

  • @CandleLight1974
    @CandleLight1974 2 роки тому

    The title is a play on the title of the film 'A Town like Alice'.
    Fabulously relatable lyrics.
    Better stop dreaming of the quiet life 'cause it's the one we'll never know
    And quit running for the runaway bus 'cause those rosy days are few
    And stop apologising for the things you've never done.
    Time is short and life is cruel and it's up to us to change
    This town called Malice.
    Rows and rows of disused milk floats dying in the dairy yard
    And a hundred lonely housewives clutch old milk bottles to their hearts.
    Hanging out their old love letters on the line to dry.
    It's enough to make you stop believing when tears come fast and furious
    There's a town called Malice, yeah.
    Struggle after struggle.
    Year after year.
    The atmosphere's a fine blend of ice and I'm almost stone cold dead
    In a town called Malice, ooh yeah.
    A whole street's belief in Sunday's roast beef gets dashed against the Co-Op.
    To either cut down on beer or the kid's new gear is a big decision in a town called Malice, ooh yeah.
    The ghost of a steam train echoes down my track.
    It's at the moment bound for nowhere, just going round and round, oh
    Playground kids on creaking swings.
    Lost laughter in the breeze.
    I could go on for hours and I probably will
    But I'd sooner put some joy back in this town called Malice, yeah.

  • @ErikJan4242
    @ErikJan4242 2 роки тому

    Paul Weller is the real deal! With The Jam, The Style Council and solo. Take a listen to "Long Hot Summer", "You're the best thing", "Shout to the top!", "My ever changing moods", "Have you ever had it blue", "You do something to me", "Wild Wood", "Broken Stones" and a favourite of mine: "Above The Clouds", such a soothing and soulful song... Topman!

  • @elizabethstoffel1016
    @elizabethstoffel1016 2 роки тому +3

    Another great one from The Jam is That’s Entertainment.

  • @garychristou2268
    @garychristou2268 2 роки тому +1

    Best band in the world saw them live twice 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @emmadawson2360
    @emmadawson2360 2 роки тому

    The film, 'A Town Called Alice', starring the great, Virginia McKenna & Peter Finch, as an Australian soldier, inspired the title, of 'Town Called Malice'. Alice is Alice Springs, Australia.

  • @chrishiggins7709
    @chrishiggins7709 2 роки тому

    The song is about the town near London where he grew up called Woking (my hometown). It is a social commentary and the lyrics are pure poetry. Example: "To either cut down on beer or the kid's new gear It's a big decision in a town called malice". Other classics to try are 'That's Entertainment', 'Going Underground' and 'Eton Rifles' but any song of theirs is worth listening to. Also, the lead singers next band The Style Council produced some amazing singles. Try 'Shout To The Top', 'You're The Best Thing' and 'Wall's Come Tumbling Down' for starters.

  • @lawrencegillies
    @lawrencegillies 2 роки тому

    "A Town Called Malice" is a play on the title of a book called "A Town Called Alice" by Neville Shute (iirc), but with added social commentary

  • @BCTMarcus
    @BCTMarcus 2 роки тому

    Liked your reaction to a song that still, after all those decades, gives me the goosebumps.

  • @DMCDObidon
    @DMCDObidon 2 роки тому +1

    The Bass Player Bruce Foxton was also long time Bass Player for Stiff Little Fingers. You should check them out as well - Ulternative Ulster.

  • @Grummash
    @Grummash Рік тому

    The title of the song is wordplay based on the Neville Shute novel “A town like Alice”

  • @januzzell8631
    @januzzell8631 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome group - such a distinctive sound and Paul Weller is well worth following - his solo work is beautiful and Style Council (after this band) was great too

  • @rajnirvan3336
    @rajnirvan3336 2 роки тому

    Strange Town, Funeral Pyre, In The City, News Of World, The Bitterest Pill, Boy About Town and plenty of great songs by The Jam

  • @twiggy1021
    @twiggy1021 2 роки тому

    Paul Wellor "Wild Wood" is one of my favourite songs of all time. Subtle but gives me chills.

  • @johnnygq7517
    @johnnygq7517 2 роки тому

    The Damned are an English rock band formed in London, England, in 1976 by lead vocalist Dave Vanian, guitarist Brian James, bassist (and later guitarist) Captain Sensible, and drummer Rat Scabies.[1] They were the first punk rock band from the United Kingdom to release a single, "New Rose" (1976),[4] release an album, Damned Damned Damned (1977),[5] and tour the United States.[6] They have nine singles that charted on the UK Singles Chart Top 40.[7]

  • @AdrianDeVore
    @AdrianDeVore 2 роки тому

    Enjoyed listening to The Jam when I in junior high school! Check out Butterfly Collector, Absolute Beginners, Tonight At Noon, This is the Modern World, Funeral Pyre, English Rose, etc. They came out with so many great songs. Paul Weller had very creative songwriting skills.

  • @samanthajanesmith9591
    @samanthajanesmith9591 2 роки тому

    I remember seeing the Jam play at a concert at my University's Spring Ball (lol piss up more like) back in 1978 - brought the roof down (literally).

  • @mokumboi19
    @mokumboi19 Рік тому

    An absolute classic, one of the most slept on songs ever.

  • @pipmaple
    @pipmaple 2 роки тому

    Strange town
    Modern world
    In the city
    Going underground
    Down in a tube station
    These are all outstanding !

  • @iridescent-frog1059
    @iridescent-frog1059 2 роки тому +1

    This is a classic. So happy you reacted to this.

  • @geoffwright3692
    @geoffwright3692 2 роки тому +19

    "Malice" isn't a real town. The title is a play on the Nevile Shute book "Town Called Alice". The Jam came from a soulless concrete jungle tip in South-East England called Woking.

    • @TheSchuyler75
      @TheSchuyler75 2 роки тому

      now i am reminded of the song “Concrete Jungle “ featuring Bob Marley…thanks

    • @TheSchuyler75
      @TheSchuyler75 2 роки тому

      concrete jungle bob marley live : ua-cam.com/video/RIoBi1U-ASo/v-deo.html

    • @normandavidtidiman9918
      @normandavidtidiman9918 2 роки тому

      I don't think Woking is that bad and I don't think he was commenting on there either.

  • @timlynch5710
    @timlynch5710 2 роки тому

    LOVE The Jam! So happy you've found them. Much love.

  • @allanheckford9225
    @allanheckford9225 2 роки тому +1

    His solo stuff is amazing. Anything from 'Stanley Road' but especially "Has my fire really gone out".

  • @johnbarrick1244
    @johnbarrick1244 2 роки тому

    Paul Weller was really channeling Motown when he wrote this. Rick is a GREAT drummer and Bruce is a GREAT bass player. The Jam is my favorite band of all time. I loved them in the late 70s and I love them now.

  • @rumtea2
    @rumtea2 2 роки тому

    Jayvaughn man, wow. To watch and hear your reaction to the first time you've ever heard The Jam! Congratulations and welcome to the club, you will not be disappointed when you begin to check out more of their music. You've just introduced yourself to one of England's finest songwriters, musicians and lead singer Paul Weller, bassist Bruce Foxton and drummer Rick Buckler. Paul Weller is still going strong today and his entire career charts his musical evolution. More essential tracks from The Jam; Strange Town, Down in the Tube Station, Precious, The Bitterest Pill. Check out the lyrics if you can as they are poetry put to music. As others have already commented, PW left The Jam to form The Style Council.

  • @gordonlinton3555
    @gordonlinton3555 2 роки тому +3

    Huge band in the UK back in the day... a lot of big hits. Going underground, Eton Rifles, That's Entertainment ...... loads

  • @jackhyland1875
    @jackhyland1875 2 роки тому +1

    Need to listen to their every song 😂😂 for a 3 piece they make so much noise, all 3 players are pure quality together and individually throughout every song

  • @wendyhood1962
    @wendyhood1962 2 роки тому +2

    Great song, linked in my brain to the movie Billy Elliot

  • @canadianhienz57
    @canadianhienz57 2 роки тому

    Brings a beaming smile every time. Thank you!

  • @karinlindae-fregoso802
    @karinlindae-fregoso802 2 роки тому +1

    I also love his band Style Council... listen to "You're the Best Thing..." It may remind you a little of a Curren$y song. And you're right, Paul Weller is brilliant!

  • @warwickhunt
    @warwickhunt 2 роки тому +1

    Finally!!!
    Down in the tube station at midnight or when you're young next

  • @mummymary2218
    @mummymary2218 2 роки тому +2

    Just listened to a brand new ABBA song with you and was feeling all nostalgic, now you've hit me with old school disco songs.... nostalgia party for 1 here in Ireland 🍀🇮🇪

  • @yvonnewatkinson840
    @yvonnewatkinson840 2 роки тому

    Love all your reactions JV on some fantastic British artist (obviously the jam being one of them).That's one of the reasons I'm proud to be British.The music.

  • @josephsmall4270
    @josephsmall4270 2 роки тому +1

    Such a great song. I first heard this on a college radio station back in 1981.

  • @angelanorris.692
    @angelanorris.692 2 роки тому +1

    "Going Underground" is a great track!

  • @LadyJConstantine
    @LadyJConstantine 2 роки тому +7

    Very cool band. Try "That's entertainment" next. You can also try some of Paul Weller's solo work.
    And remember - Pulp - "Common People" 😉

  • @dctbass
    @dctbass 2 роки тому

    Very much a Motown/Northern Soul homage, which was very leftfield for a postpunk/New Wave band like The Jam at the time, but was a precursor of guitarist/singer/writer Paul Weller's solo career, which he embarked on not long after this. Brilliant song.

  • @Jamesfoster48
    @Jamesfoster48 Рік тому

    Genuine fact for you, I used to live in the same village as Paul Weller, and he was often in the local pub.
    I asked he where 'a town called malice' was written about because I'd been told they were referring to a specific local town called Woking. Buy Paul confirmed they didn't write the song about any specific town, they wrote it to represent most suburban towns in England at the time, and they were spot on

  • @TheWorldofGood79
    @TheWorldofGood79 2 роки тому

    Town Called Malice was a double A side single with a song called Precious which is equally as good and well worth a listen. Both songs were performed on Top of the Pops in the UK on the same show, which was the first time that had happened since The Beatles. Town called Malice was The Jam's third UK No.1 single, their final No.1 was Beat Surrender which is sort of forgotten now and well worth a listen as well. Of the four No. 1 UK singles they had three entered at No.1 a rare thing then and the other entered at No.3 in the charts. Their first No.1 Going Underground is an excellent song too. Start their second No.1 is very good as well but owes a bit of a debt for its tune to Taxman by The Beatles.

  • @SidMcGrath105
    @SidMcGrath105 2 роки тому +3

    My favourite reactor, reacting to my favourite band! 😍 😁 Glad you enjoyed your first taste, Bro.
    They were the Oasis of their time, to the working-class. Very relatable, with an exceptional talented writer. Just a shame Mr.Weller called time on the band so soon. 😥
    Other essential Jam songs would be 'That's Entertainment', 'Down in the Tube Station at Midnight', 'Eton Rifles', 'Going Underground' and 'Start'.

  • @andrewbedell-thepassingstr3746
    @andrewbedell-thepassingstr3746 2 роки тому

    The jam are one of my favourite bands. I'm 51 and grew up listening to Paul Weller. As other people have said Eton rifles, that's entertainment, going underground and down in the tube station at midnight are all great tracks but you should also check out butterfly collector.... Also walls come tumbling down by his other band the style council..

  • @andrewcarnell7584
    @andrewcarnell7584 2 роки тому +2

    Also check out The Style Council- the singer’s next band after The Jam

  • @falcongal63
    @falcongal63 2 роки тому +1

    So fun to see you do this! Love The Jam, Style Council and Paul Weller’s solo work. Paul is not only an incredibly gifted songwriter and musician but he’s put out so much music it’s hard to keep up with him. He’s absolutely fantastic live. And he’s always the coolest man in any room.

  • @chickenkebabandchips251
    @chickenkebabandchips251 2 роки тому +1

    That’s Entertainment. - The Jam