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Saw them about 1991 -in the 'boro I think... I worked there for 3 years. The politics were perfect! When I was there 2 sharply dressed men stood out -taking names and addresses, allegedly for a fanzine... I heard later they came to a suitable end.

I love this music. Somehow or another, I stumbled across back door's first album in prob about 77 or 78. I also bought their other 2 albums that I knew about which were this one, (Another fine mess), and activate. I never met anyone who had ever heard of this band or these musicians. Since my childhood, I learned there was a fourth studio release called 8th street nights. I picked that up, and the reunion music from the 2000s. Since then, Tony & Ronnie have passed. Colin has a solo CD, There are some mind-blowing videos of this band here on RUclips. Virtually unknown virtuosos.

Very important history here. Thankyou.

I hadn't heard these before but read they performed a great version of Blue Sunset. Searching for that yields nothing, so I scanned this hoping it would be included. I now want to hear their version more than ever. So far, I've only found a recent-ish Vin Garbutt version and yes, I know he wrote it, but the only time I heard the song before it was by two named folksingers, with backing, I believe, on a radio folk show in the 60s. I forgot their names but remembered the song ever since and would love to hear other harmonised versions. I think I'd love a version by these guys.

no seat belt .. good old days

Cut the nonce out at the beginning

Tremendous

Great!

I first heard them whilst based at Catterick in the early 70s ,since then I've acquired two of their LPs, just love their music and songs

Everybody benefits ,today the government need to take a leaf from this video`s book on all matters ,not just HGV business!.

Marske fisherman’s choir do an amazing version of this song on their 1977 album shore fishing game.

Fabulous this is as it was, I was there

Hi there, my friend, this piece was recorded onto cassette for me over 40 years ago when I was 10 years old I've never known the band name or anything, and I've long lost it, and tried hard to find it again. Can you please tell me is the album, "Another Fine Mess" available somewhere online? I tracked the band Back Door down and found information about the album on wikipedia. I'd love to get hold of their music again and in particular "The Dashing White Sergeant." Thanks! :)

Can`t believe anyone could make poetry about this DUMP of a place!

I live in Middlesborough

The place is/was a DUMP ..How can anyone try and romanticise in song the horror of living/working in a throwback of the Industrial revolution! HATED THE PLACE!

Who`s the jolly little chappie who introduced this segment?Always found their music SO MELANCHOLY ..QUITE RIGHTLY SO ..Its such a depressing place !

I'm a big folky, however watching this made me smile. I'm sure a bigger following could have ensued had they have dressed individually (Like Folkies do) The 'Spinners' also dressed the same and for me it did nothing to promote Folk music. It all feels a little corny :(

So sad that so many Good Folk Groups made so few LPs. NOt enough MONEY for the Recording companies. SHAME on them

Really enjoyable

One of my faves! Also my favourite bridge. Teesside will always have a place in my heart, and so will the 'Anvil' and 'Teesside Fettlers' too :)

I TOTALLY despise that ARROGANT s**t SM! Obnoxious!

enjoyable memories

anyone got a copy of I will stay Thanks

NICE,,

One of the finest sounds to come out of Cleveland and doesn't Stu look young. Was the soundtrack recorded at the Little Theatre concert??

Thanks for that it was something I was unaware of I was never priveledged enough to drive the 2600 but did drive the 2800 for many years, having said that I always assosiated the 2600 with more nostalgic times, once again thanks for sharing the video and info with me, your never too old to learn!

Hi, Previous FT2600 sold in the UK were LHD to RHD conversions, e.g. units photographed carrying Concord parts, but this was the first production line unit to be built in RHD format from new and sold in the UK. It was based in the North East but worked the majority of its early life on the continent. The last commercial owners were David Fox, Grangetown, then North East Leyland DAF bought it back for restoration knowing the history of the vehicle. I drove it for 10 years and it attended many vintage commercial vehicle events including the Trans-Pennine, Tyne-Tees Run and Ayrshire Road Run. I understand that the vehicle is now with a private restorer somewhere near York.

if as your vehicle shows it was registered in 1974 it cant lay claim to being the first factory built right hand drive DAF to be sold in the UK I drove for an Edinburgh haulage company, J &J Lawrence who bought 2 brand new 2600 in 1973 ( L registered ) followed later by 4 "M" Reg 2600, all supplied by a local agent direct from Daf. Lovely looking outfit really enjoyed the video

Written by Richard Grainger .....check out www.richard-grainger.com and find me at facebook or you tube.....UTB

love it UTB

Someone may be interested in a song I wrote in 1976 also called Transporter Bridge Song. You may find it here --- soundcloud.com/heavyside-operator/transporter-bridge-song

There were other songs they would sing: Shores of Old Blighty, the Princess Alice, the Hartlepool Monkey, etc. If anyone could post those, it would be much appreciated.

I knew these guys when I was a child, through my parents -- Bob and Marketta Waters. I grew up with these songs and love them, and I thank you for posting this.

Hi chaps, As far as I know the old girl had a 220 BHP modified Leyland 680 engine. She had a 6 speed ZF crash gearbox, 12 speed if you used the splitter, that was backside first in operation. I also drove Volvo coaches at the time, with the normal 6 speed layout, and was forever trying to set off in 5th. She is currently undergoing restoration near York and should be back on road soon.

Very nice one! Am I right if I think this is the 250 hp version? Is this one still alive btw? Same as the later 28/33 and 3600 the 2600s disappeared rapidly from the european market after the mid 90s. This wasn't a typical case of poor quality resulting in a short life span. Nope, it was strictly the opposite! Exports to African and MiddleEast countries became a serious business after the 80s and during the 90s. They had strong need for technically simple trucks, without complicated electronics.

Very nice truck! Love to see more video's of this DAF. My grandfather had these for his company in the mid 60's to the end of '70's. Very reliable and strong trucks.

Brought back many awesome memories of innovative concerts with Lingdale Band (last Nigh at The Proms for example!). Little guy in the white shirt made me smile. Well, he IS my son James :-).

Can't remember, sorry.

Haha I wonder what he said!!

A little story behind this recording. We'd just sung Ring of Iron for the Middlesbrough Highway and didn't expect another. We got a phone call, out of the blue, to ask if we knew any songs about Whitby. Bob Skingle had written Caedmon, so we recorded that. We thought that was it then got yet another phone call asking for a song, at short notice, as one of the interviewees has said something controversial and they needed a song to replace the 2 minute spot, thus Whitby Whaler at double speed!

This is a cracking version too!

That's my mums cousin :) does make me want to head over to Whitby, get some chips and walk along the beach!!

Dead right mate.

Written by Richard Grainger I believe...? Great song!!

Bravo!

God that brings back so many memories

HAHAHA MEMARK PAGE!!!

Many thanks thestarfactor, Sir Harry was the top man.

Great video Brings back happy memories.