One of, if not the best, anarchopunk bands to ever exist. They convey their messages clearly, offer solutions instead of simple criticism, include theatrics and satirical comedy, have interesting song structure, and look like they were a blast to see live. Thanks, Chumbawamba.
Nice 👌 I saw them in the UK on this tour/era I remember the set being similar. I must have been 14 or 15 it was amazing - to go to a show that was so bloody punk and anarchopunk - with no macho posturing, no attitudes, it was fun! I’d been to loads of punk gigs - but this to me was what punk should be : zero bullshit. They hung out with everyone, were so cool and nice. I can honestly see why the did the big tub thumping thing, they were trying to find ways to actually get a message out to more people and subvert things in a new way - they gave thousands of dollars away to radical causes and they threw a bucket of water over the deputy prime minister - now what other punk band has come close to doing that??? But the sh*t they got for selling out from holier than though punks who just wanted them to play to 200 people for the next 20 years and achieve nothing apart from preaching to the choir. Fair play to the chumbas !
0:00 The Day The Nazi Died 1:12 Car Trouble 6:01 You Can’t Trust Anyone Nowadays (early version, different lyrics) 11:50 That’s How Grateful We Are 18:30 Slap! 24:18 Ulrike 31:37 Here’s The Rest Of Your Life 33:53 Come On Baby 35:51 I Never Gave Up (Rappaport’s Testament) 41:42 The Diggers Song 44:00 Chase PC's Flee Attack By Own Dog
I caught them live around the time of the Slap album a few times, which I travelled for to small venues. I did catch them once or twice in my own town when they were playing songs from the previous two albums prior to Slap. In that scene I was hooked on Chumbawamba. Absolutely incredible show every time. Really immersive and much more than just a band playing their songs. I don't ever remember there being a 'stage' when I saw them - it was always level, and when the music stopped they didn't disappear. They would hang out and you could walk around amongst them, chill out and chat and talk with all of them. Very, very happy times i am proud i had the opportunity to experience. Thanks Chumbawamba. ❤️
It surprises me that most punks hate these guys. Brilliant that the media ate there stuff but never understood the messages. Gotta love them and the fact that they used to play with my favorite band Flux Of Pink Indians
most dont, some accuse them of "selling out" but i agree with what they were doing, preaching to the unconverted (whats the point spending decades preaching to the converted?), and the money they made went to good causes. Essentially infiltrating the enemy to get their message to a wider audience. certainly one of the most influential bands along with conflict, crass and subhumans in my life. My second ever gig was Chumbas with Conflict and City Indians in Rotherham 1986.
You know what would blow their minds? If we traveled back in time and told the band they'd some day have this whole performance on this thing called the internet. With advertisements for sneakers popping up over it.
Its so great that shows from this era surface every now and again. And the quality of this one is so good. Sounds good, good visual. You get a good idea of the atmosphere
I've always known chumbawamba was an anarchopunk band originally but I've never actually looked into that at all, I always thought tub thumping was just such an annoying song I wrote them off. And here this stuff is good. I fucked up.
Ta - saw them in Brizzle on this tour (I guess) -cabaret on a budget :) - personally quite like tubthumping meself but their earliest stuff werevaried and deffo most excellent
I would absolutely live for a "Gilman st series" of live shows. Not all shows have to be fully produced. Give me a grimmey ska-punk show. I wanna hear the good and the bad!
How confident are you the date in this video is accurate? There’s a flyer for a Chumbawumba/Neurosis show at Gilman 8/16/1989. I don’t think Chumbawumba toured the states in 1990, and the “Sweet Children” graffiti in the rafters seems a little more accurate to 1989 than 1990
It was 1990 - I was there. Traveled from MN to CA - I saw all 4 shows, plus an acoustic set at the Epicenter book/record store. This is amazing to see!
Hi there! mallez5 (see their comment above) has just added the full set list including that elusive 3rd track which is an early version of You Can't Trust Anyone Nowadays with different lyrics 😊
To this very day, one of the best bands I have had the pleasure of seeing live (and I have seen hundreds)……
One of, if not the best, anarchopunk bands to ever exist. They convey their messages clearly, offer solutions instead of simple criticism, include theatrics and satirical comedy, have interesting song structure, and look like they were a blast to see live. Thanks, Chumbawamba.
Yes yes yes!!! One of the most underrated folk, anarcho, punk, misunderstood .. whatever you want to call it... bands of the scene
Also just an incredibly fun noise. Like you know chumbawamba when you hear them
Nice 👌 I saw them in the UK on this tour/era I remember the set being similar. I must have been 14 or 15 it was amazing - to go to a show that was so bloody punk and anarchopunk - with no macho posturing, no attitudes, it was fun! I’d been to loads of punk gigs - but this to me was what punk should be : zero bullshit. They hung out with everyone, were so cool and nice. I can honestly see why the did the big tub thumping thing, they were trying to find ways to actually get a message out to more people and subvert things in a new way - they gave thousands of dollars away to radical causes and they threw a bucket of water over the deputy prime minister - now what other punk band has come close to doing that??? But the sh*t they got for selling out from holier than though punks who just wanted them to play to 200 people for the next 20 years and achieve nothing apart from preaching to the choir. Fair play to the chumbas !
Saw them live a few times around this period. The best most joyous gigs I have ever been to. What a band.
0:00 The Day The Nazi Died
1:12 Car Trouble
6:01 You Can’t Trust Anyone Nowadays (early version, different lyrics)
11:50 That’s How Grateful We Are
18:30 Slap!
24:18 Ulrike
31:37 Here’s The Rest Of Your Life
33:53 Come On Baby
35:51 I Never Gave Up (Rappaport’s Testament)
41:42 The Diggers Song
44:00 Chase PC's Flee Attack By Own Dog
Thanks for this! 😊
@@michfilms66bluurgtv thanks for the upload! Always love finding new (to me, anyways) Chumba footage
@@iamryanallen Excellent!
That was epically great. TY so much for posting this.
Bloody hell, I was 12 in 1990, and so were they by the looks of things.
On their 4th album by 1990 😊
I caught them live around the time of the Slap album a few times, which I travelled for to small venues. I did catch them once or twice in my own town when they were playing songs from the previous two albums prior to Slap. In that scene I was hooked on Chumbawamba.
Absolutely incredible show every time. Really immersive and much more than just a band playing their songs. I don't ever remember there being a 'stage' when I saw them - it was always level, and when the music stopped they didn't disappear. They would hang out and you could walk around amongst them, chill out and chat and talk with all of them.
Very, very happy times i am proud i had the opportunity to experience.
Thanks Chumbawamba. ❤️
Slap sounds amazing live here!
I can't believe this Gilman show is here. This was the first time I saw them. Thanx for posting my past.
It surprises me that most punks hate these guys. Brilliant that the media ate there stuff but never understood the messages. Gotta love them and the fact that they used to play with my favorite band Flux Of Pink Indians
most dont, some accuse them of "selling out" but i agree with what they were doing, preaching to the unconverted (whats the point spending decades preaching to the converted?), and the money they made went to good causes. Essentially infiltrating the enemy to get their message to a wider audience. certainly one of the most influential bands along with conflict, crass and subhumans in my life. My second ever gig was Chumbas with Conflict and City Indians in Rotherham 1986.
This is my favorite anarcho punk band of all time.
hilarious how Crass is now a way bigger sellout witheir endless one or two member reunions. chubas did their thing an then stopped ... for reals
You know what would blow their minds? If we traveled back in time and told the band they'd some day have this whole performance on this thing called the internet. With advertisements for sneakers popping up over it.
Its so great that shows from this era surface every now and again. And the quality of this one is so good. Sounds good, good visual. You get a good idea of the atmosphere
Ace!
I've always known chumbawamba was an anarchopunk band originally but I've never actually looked into that at all, I always thought tub thumping was just such an annoying song I wrote them off. And here this stuff is good. I fucked up.
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Is this the band with the "I get knocked down again..." hit in the late 90s?
Yes!
Great clip first saw Chumba's at Leeds 1993 at a free festival had no idea who they were fell in love with their music that night
this is everything.
The best!!!
Ta - saw them in Brizzle on this tour (I guess) -cabaret on a budget :) - personally quite like tubthumping meself but their earliest stuff werevaried and deffo most excellent
This is so bad ass.
Agreed!
This is my favorite anarcho punk band of all time. If you love this video, you should check out their Revolution EP.
I would absolutely live for a "Gilman st series" of live shows. Not all shows have to be fully produced.
Give me a grimmey ska-punk show. I wanna hear the good and the bad!
Brilliant vid, really enjoyed the Ballots tracks, cheers
Outstanding !
Oh fantastic
So fucking brilliant
so good /thank you
Excellent. Thanks
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WOW ! Cheers 4 it Bluurg TV
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love the energy?killer moves? allways the message ?????????????
Amazing. Thank you for this!
Cheers!
@@michfilms66bluurgtv Cheers!
Whoop whoop!!!
No idea why, but the guitar riff on the second song reminds me of Hall Of The Mountain King
my god this rocks
Brilliant!
Thank you!!!! So many memories!
Ace!
Didn’t believe they were a punk band early, it’s alright👍
They were like kids here
Like the minimal interpretation of The Clash' London Calling bass riff.
How confident are you the date in this video is accurate? There’s a flyer for a Chumbawumba/Neurosis show at Gilman 8/16/1989. I don’t think Chumbawumba toured the states in 1990, and the “Sweet Children” graffiti in the rafters seems a little more accurate to 1989 than 1990
Pretty confident as the filmmaker Three Cameras & a Microphone confirmed it for us when we asked if we could use it!
It was 1990 - I was there. Traveled from MN to CA - I saw all 4 shows, plus an acoustic set at the Epicenter book/record store. This is amazing to see!
@@GailLizette Ace!!
Aah sweet memories, but where is the bookstall?
at the back with the zines- and the sweets! surely the only venue to sell sweets?!
Any idea what the third song is? i cant figure it out
Hi there! mallez5 (see their comment above) has just added the full set list including that elusive 3rd track which is an early version of You Can't Trust Anyone Nowadays with different lyrics 😊
Alice smacking Danbert at the end of Slap! was so fun to watch.
The nazi dive 😆