There is a moment in this song when it sounds like 'Roundabout' by Yes. If these guys had been born a few years earlier they'd have been part of the prog rock explosion. Which come to think of it, is probably true of most punk and new wave talents. What would John Lydon have been doing if he'd come of age musically in 1969-70?
While JJ sang some of my fav Stranglers songs Hugh was def the more complete confident vocalist, It's out there that JJ didn't actually like doing vocals.
JJ is also without doubt the finest Bass player I've ever seen , only thing I disliked him was accepting israeli money to tour there and his bad mouthing of Hugh.
Hugh's guitar lines in this song are just wonderful. No fancy playing, just the perfect choice of notes. What a band. 😎
I was at this incredible gig. So many happy memories of the greatest band in the world ever.
Hugh's voice is sublime😎🎶
Fabulous 'Upscale'. . best yet. . this really is far more like it and now on to N.D./Genetix. Briliant. . many fanx
I savoured every second of this when it was first on TV :)
At their very best here.
Without doubt this is the best I've seen or heard of The Stranglers live. PEAKNESS!!
Thanks RileyELFuk A chance to see & hear Hugh JJ Jet and partic Dave at work again - laaaavely
Smashing stuff Riley! Best live version of Genetix available.
Love that song.
untouchable
Spectacular!
On fire!!
gold
There is a moment in this song when it sounds like 'Roundabout' by Yes. If these guys had been born a few years earlier they'd have been part of the prog rock explosion. Which come to think of it, is probably true of most punk and new wave talents. What would John Lydon have been doing if he'd come of age musically in 1969-70?
Funnily enough Dave greenfield was influenced by rick wakeman
While JJ sang some of my fav Stranglers songs Hugh was def the more complete confident vocalist, It's out there that JJ didn't actually like doing vocals.
From a time when audiences were one with the band rather than impassive spectators as so often happens at big gigs now.
The Stranglers at their very best imo.
Have you the full set by any chance?
No, only what was simulcast.
JJ is also without doubt the finest Bass player I've ever seen , only thing I disliked him was accepting israeli money to tour there and his bad mouthing of Hugh.
What's wrong with 'accepting Israeli money's as you put it.?
@HughDresden *I was about to reply but then seen ur name, either it's irony or simply trolling.