Seeing them with Rat back on the kit was a real ‘full circle’ moment for me. Except for the keyboards, this was the same lineup I saw at my very first Damned show (Strawberries tour). I was in attendance at this one. It was my 14th time seeing them, and at almost every one of those 14 gigs there had been some form of reshuffling with the lineup. All I know is that first impressions are the ones that stick, so this one really took me back to that first time, even if we’re all a good deal older and a bit less crazy these days. So good to have Rat back where he belongs. Now if they’d just do some new studio recordings with this lineup. Still waiting to hear something about that happening.
My wife and I were there. What a treat this was. Incredible gig. Best I’ve seen them since the 80’s (this made my 14th time seeing them. I think?). Having this lineup back in action is a real gift, no matter how long in the tooth they’ve gotten. They still blow most young (and younger) bands off the stage. This was a proper gig. To the uploader - *THANK YOU* for capturing it all so beautifully. The sound here is top notch! Seriously, this would translate well to a live album, it’s that good. Cheers from a remote corner of Northeast Washington state.
Highlight for me was 'Life Goes On' cos it didn't have Dave Vanian crooning over it. Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't remember every bloody Damned song having the words 'Yeaaaaaah' and 'Woooooaaaaah' in them? Musically they are great but Dave spoils it for me, I dunno why he can't sing them straight anymore?
Yes, his vocal acrobatics of late have become quite grating. No denying that. I think it would do him a world of good to resurrect the Phantom Chords so he can get all that out of his system.
The damned...still relevant and one of my fave bands ...but ya needed to see em in 1981...82...to see em going mental on the strawberries tour...good though 😊
Never cared for the first two albums but from Machine Gun etiquette up to this day, one of my alltime favorite bands. Ignite, Wait for the blackout and History of the World... Great start ! Love Rat's drumming !
I love almost all of the different ‘phases’ of the Damned through the years, including the original early days when they were strictly a punk band, but this lineup is without a doubt the best of them all. This lineup were and still are pure magic. Nothing can touch ‘79-‘84 Damned.
I saw the Sensible Happy Talk solo tour in 82. Great fun gig, but I now don't remember a single thing about it. Be nice if a video turned up on youtube.
One thing I forgot to mention is just how *GREAT* Shadow Of Love sounded here. With this rhythm section you really can’t go wrong. No offense to Bryn, he was a great bass player in his own right… but Paul and Rat have a level of chemistry that no other bass player they ever had could match.
Don't want to watch this as off to see them at end of year, but fuck me, if they are half as good as they are here it is going to be one the best gigs I've ever seen, this is fucking dynamite!! So glad Scabies is back...
Yes indeed. This is essentially the same lineup as it was the first time I saw them (Strawberries tour ‘82), all except the keyboards. I loved Roman, but Monty is every bit as good in his own ‘unique’ way.
This really is the best lineup. I also loved Algy and the MGE era, but once Paul joined they were just pure magic. They may be a bit long in the tooth here, but they still blow away most of the younger bands.
Wow, I just now realized they didn’t do that one, and I was at this gig. I’ve seen them every time they’ve played in Seattle, since the 80’s… and this is the only time they didn’t play Disco Man. Not sure how I went all this time without noticing that. It has always been a staple of their live show.
Check the description for track listing.
thanks for doing this!
It's Heat Heat Heat 😎just sayin 😁
As much as i love the rolling stones, my money would always be spent on the damned. Best rock'n'roll band. Been listening since i was a wee lad.
Dave is the new Mick. God bless!!!!!
Such a great show!
Nice set
Shoes on Paul -- 😂
They’re know as Winkle pickers
I love those things!
Rats energy in em drums really adds something
Seeing them with Rat back on the kit was a real ‘full circle’ moment for me. Except for the keyboards, this was the same lineup I saw at my very first Damned show (Strawberries tour). I was in attendance at this one. It was my 14th time seeing them, and at almost every one of those 14 gigs there had been some form of reshuffling with the lineup. All I know is that first impressions are the ones that stick, so this one really took me back to that first time, even if we’re all a good deal older and a bit less crazy these days.
So good to have Rat back where he belongs. Now if they’d just do some new studio recordings with this lineup. Still waiting to hear something about that happening.
My wife and I were there. What a treat this was. Incredible gig. Best I’ve seen them since the 80’s (this made my 14th time seeing them. I think?). Having this lineup back in action is a real gift, no matter how long in the tooth they’ve gotten. They still blow most young (and younger) bands off the stage. This was a proper gig.
To the uploader - *THANK YOU* for capturing it all so beautifully. The sound here is top notch! Seriously, this would translate well to a live album, it’s that good.
Cheers from a remote corner of Northeast Washington state.
❤
🖤🖤🖤
Dave Vainian and captain and everybody is moving great. These guys are old! I want to be like them!
That’s ageism, age is just a number .
No vapor ahí, todo lo contrario! 😂😂@@astra-rb6sz
Excellent recording… well done. Saw them in Santa Cruz and it was the best I’ve seen them
That was such a great show
Highlight for me was 'Life Goes On' cos it didn't have Dave Vanian crooning over it. Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't remember every bloody Damned song having the words 'Yeaaaaaah' and 'Woooooaaaaah' in them? Musically they are great but Dave spoils it for me, I dunno why he can't sing them straight anymore?
Yes, his vocal acrobatics of late have become quite grating. No denying that. I think it would do him a world of good to resurrect the Phantom Chords so he can get all that out of his system.
The damned...still relevant and one of my fave bands ...but ya needed to see em in 1981...82...to see em going mental on the strawberries tour...good though 😊
My first Damned gig was Liverpool Royal Court in 82. One of the best. Got it on tape somewhere :)
merci pour la video super groupe vive le rock
The ultimate rockband...!!,..the songs and sounds ,they've got it all..!!
Finishing on MC5 number, quality gig. Add this to UK tour guys 😎👌 see you soon 😉
Never cared for the first two albums but from Machine Gun etiquette up to this day, one of my alltime favorite bands.
Ignite, Wait for the blackout and History of the World... Great start !
Love Rat's drumming !
I love almost all of the different ‘phases’ of the Damned through the years, including the original early days when they were strictly a punk band, but this lineup is without a doubt the best of them all. This lineup were and still are pure magic. Nothing can touch ‘79-‘84 Damned.
I saw the Sensible Happy Talk solo tour in 82. Great fun gig, but I now don't remember a single thing about it. Be nice if a video turned up on youtube.
Saw them at No Values. They were on my bucket list and so glad I got to catch them. Wish I saw them like this though in a longer set.
My favorite lineup. They did my favorite album, Strawberries. 🤙I hope they record soon. We need this version to put something down for posterity.
@TheChadTI I hope so too. Did you hear they were? I haven't.
Ignite into Blackout? Both openers in a row, nice!
One thing I forgot to mention is just how *GREAT* Shadow Of Love sounded here. With this rhythm section you really can’t go wrong. No offense to Bryn, he was a great bass player in his own right… but Paul and Rat have a level of chemistry that no other bass player they ever had could match.
Beyond happy to see that Rat can still slam those drums
Don't want to watch this as off to see them at end of year, but fuck me, if they are half as good as they are here it is going to be one the best gigs I've ever seen, this is fucking dynamite!! So glad Scabies is back...
Una de las mejores bandas que he visto en mi puta vida!! 🤩🤩🤩
Amazing drum solo at 1:35:15
he’s always been one of rock’s best drummers
So damn good to see Rat back on the kit. Definitely one of the all time greats. The Ginger Baker of punk.
😎🖤🖤🖤🖤
thank you it's like having the Damned in my living room
My pleasure.
I'm so happy I got to see the Seattle concert in full! Thank you so much.
You're welcome!
This band is awesome
RETOUR DANS MA JEUNESSE MERCI
best lineup ever!
Yes indeed. This is essentially the same lineup as it was the first time I saw them (Strawberries tour ‘82), all except the keyboards. I loved Roman, but Monty is every bit as good in his own ‘unique’ way.
Always have been the best and always will be. Especially with this, the definitive line up.
This really is the best lineup. I also loved Algy and the MGE era, but once Paul joined they were just pure magic. They may be a bit long in the tooth here, but they still blow away most of the younger bands.
This is the best lineup (IMO)
Eloise
Ohhhh lol I was standing next to you that night, wondering when you'd put your damn phone down
Oh, sorry... now at least you have the rare pleasure of viewing it from the same spot any time you want. Michael
Damnsd Damned Damned…..❤
Thank you!
You're welcome.
Who ever puts up the track listing I'll buy you a cream 🎂 cake
1:37:09 New Rose
Check the description. Where's my cake? Cause you asked.
So it is 😂@@ninorszag
Thanks so much for this. Excellent quality picture and sound. What phone/camera did you use? Also, did you use a monopod?
Just a regular camera phone. My arms were getting sore by the end of it!
@@ninorszag I’m sure they were! The video is mostly so still, so well done.
Are they doing any 2 for 1 ticket deals for the Aylesbury gig in August… hope so!
Very Very Good/ would liked to have heard ` Disco Man ` though
Wow, I just now realized they didn’t do that one, and I was at this gig. I’ve seen them every time they’ve played in Seattle, since the 80’s… and this is the only time they didn’t play Disco Man. Not sure how I went all this time without noticing that. It has always been a staple of their live show.
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Didn't they play 'Alone Again Or' !?!
Didn't they play 'Anything' ???!!! Jesus, easily their best song.
Haha