The saddest part, I think, was when Morrisey tried to find him the early 90s and give him a comeback/long overdue appreciation, only to learn that he had been dead for almost a decade.
Saw him at University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa while on some primo Acid in the biggest crowd of screaming queens I've ever seen with a very brave hetero friend. Great show and we had a blast. What a wild night!
Seems so strange to have lived through 5 decades of music and only learning of Jobriath for the first time in my life today at age 49. This song rocked and Jobriath had a rocker's attitude. I read an article today that pretty clearly explained the series of unfortunate events that kept this potential superstar from hitting it big. Such a sad thing to see in hindsight. Makes you wonder how many other great talents we've missed out on over the years. Well, at least I get to enjoy his music for the 1st time starting today - a rare event for me anymore it seems.
Hello Charles Temple and everyone! I'm 53 and first time for me today (this is my teenage son's youtube channel) There is a strong feeling of unfairness concerning the fact that he was not able to spread his wings..I'm watching a documentary "Glam rock- Splendor and decadence" ..show business is a ruthless world..every 'coup' is allowed.
I remember the "hype". From the beginning the general public rightfully assumed that he was a Bowie copycat, manufactured by the music industry in an attempt to increase profits. The over-done media blitz was sort of confusing, since it was obvious to everyone that he was a complete unknown.
eposz2 yeah, I don’t see it either. I mean there was so much stuff like this around. Something really really has to be special for me to see it as ahead of its time. This isn’t bad, but honestly I’d rather listen to nearly all his contemporaries, but I’m sure there’s something here for some people. But even as far as “forgotten” acts go, he’s not exactly blowing me away
We already had Bowie, Marc Bolan, Alice Cooper, Roxy Music and others doing avant-garde and theatrical music. He was already a few years behind the times.
An amazing performer...Saw him live in San Francisco in 1973 at the Boarding House on Bush st....stupendous show from top to bottom...great costume changes...Way ahead of his time...and yes as other ppl. said much influence can be seen from bowie or perhaps all his own.....Flat out Rock n Roller with a cabaret touch, very much reminding of Bryan Ferry in his style of projection ans Way Way ahead of his time..His music will live on for decades to come and this is 45 yrs. later...a legendary man, taken from us all way to young,,,he and his music will be very sadly missed!! RIP
40 years ago I was lucky enough to win this album at a bar mitzvah. Thinking I was the loser having no idea who it was. Once it hit the turn table I couldn't believe what I was hearing and seeing (he's pretty much naked on the cover). I love it and will never forget. RUclips once again comes through :-)
Love this! Adam Lambert introduced me to this artist. I loved all the creative artists of the 60's and 70's, somehow I missed this great artist! Thank you Adam Lambert.
I always thought it a shame Jobriath didn't relocate to England. In 74 all us Bowie kids owned a copy of the album. With the end of Ziggy Stardust the doors were wide open. Mick Ronson was touring solo and Jobriath would have been the ideal support act. Alas it wasn't to be and that gig was given to an unknown English band called Queen, the rest as they say is history.
'74 was a great year for Bowie, from an artistic and commercial point of view, to begin with, his song Sorrow (it took a while to reach other countries) reached number 1 in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, it was also a success. in countries as distant as Zimbabwe or Iceland, where it reached the top 3, their next single was Rebel Rebel, which was already a hit before it was released, it debuted directly within the top 10 in the UK, in addition to being played on radios all over the world, and reach the top 10 in several countries, but the best was the album, DIAMOND DOGS! a theatrical album, truly fascinating, the album that divides glam and genres like soul, funk and disco, yes, disco! probably not everything turned out the way Bowie wanted, since he had written a script and wanted to direct a film, but everything came to nothing, although he managed the tour, a shame that he only did it in North America, but definitely having seen Bowie at the MSQ on the Diamond Dogs tour must have been a once in a lifetime experience, the Diamond Dogs album was a huge success around the world, reaching number 1 in the UK (it debuted directly at the first position and spent 4 weeks there) it was also number 1 in Australia and Canada, and top 5 in the United States, in addition to reaching the top 10 in many countries, shortly after the release of the album, Bowie achieved a historical record in British music, his album Ziggy Stardust was It became the first studio album by a solo artist to reach 100 weeks on the UK chart, crazy! That year he also won several awards, from those from NME magazines, Melody Maker, etc... to an Edison award given in the Netherlands, that year was great for Bowie in the United States, in addition to his great tour, he received 3 gold records in a single year, by Diamond Dogs, Ziggy Stardust and David Live... the saddest thing of all is knowing that Bowie was starting his serious problems with drugs, there are really sad photos, but it's good to know that he was able to recover a couple years later, and continue leaving us wonderful music until the end of his days, Bowie forever!
The relationship between Bowie and the beginnings of Queen is curious. Who was Queen's opening act for their first time in the United States? of Mott the Hoople, what allowed Mott the Hoople to do the tour? The song that Bowie gave them! and the album that Bowie himself produced for them, another one. Thanks to Queen having their first entry on the UK charts? After appearing on TOTP, how did you get the gig? They got it after Bowie canceled his. I don't know if the next one is true, but it is said that Freddie and Roger went to see Bowie in early '72, before the release of Ziggy, but with Bowie already in his iconic style, it is said that Roger asked Bowie to produce Queen's first album. It never happened, I don't know if it's true!
This version is much better than the album version. I like the effect on his voice, the band playing louder and grittier, the cadence. Wish there were a high quality audio rip of this!
I’m 41 years old and right now is the first time I’ve ever heard this music or of this artist. I’m extremely impressed. It’s like Bowie but a little grittier.
Im here because of Adam Lambert. He’s doing a cover for his new Album. Love Adam and through him I’ve just discovered Jobriath. Hopefully he’ll get more views now and more people will hear about his story and appreciate him
just came back from brooklyn from watching the documentary Jobriath a.d. it was great and sad, he remains an enigma. it runs at the rerun theater until May 8th in brooklyn, 147 front street. RIP jobriath
I'm thrilled that this video is archived on RUclips. Thank you to whomever put this online. Jobriath and some of his band members are no longer with us, but this gem keeps them alive. Great tune, great moment...happy memories.
The whole thing is great. I saw this when it was first aired. He's a great singer and front man. And the band here is awesome. This is great theatrical rock music.
This is brilliant. Mozzer got me into this guy via a free CD of his fav tracks offa MOJO. I love the way he is very masculine at the same time as being camp. Its real sexuality not the 'perfumed ponce' steriotype of the seventies. Man he must have blown this straight crowds mind cos they know this guy's love is dangerous and he's got a lot to give.
It just occurred to me that Gerrit Graham's character in Phantom of the Paradise borrowed heavily from Jobriath. The makeup and hairstyle for Beef, the glam rocker in Phantom, looks almost identical to Jobriath's in this clip.
I've loved them both since the early 70s, and I've never thought they were anything like each other. Jobriath was always more Musical or Musical Comedy or (as you say) old Hollywood, especially his later unrecorded stuff like the songs he did on the Arena programme about the Chelsea Hotel.
Brilliant! It's about time this was made avialable... it's been the "holy grail" for years. It's a shame that things went as they did, but at least there are 2 albums full of amazing music to enjoy. And, those too are now readily available for those who want to discover Joby. Thanks for posting this :)
Simply amazing!!! saw him live at Boarding House in San Francisco in 1973,,,Stupendous stage show,,Screaming Bowie esc. band, costume changes, music tight..great voice..outstanding in every way,, one of a kind...he was short lived but will be recognized by me and some as a legendary rocker killed by homophobics..and brother i'm not gay, just love good rock n roll!!! So sorry he passed so young...a tragedy to music and the world!
If you watch the tv series Vinyl, which tragically was not renewed past its first series, there is a young man who turns up as a pianist/songwriter/singer. Last episode his extravagant sci fi demands for his stage set and show, stop one executive in his tracks with their off the planet nature. I suspect he was meant to turn out to be Jobriath if they continued.
My older brother turned me into Jobriath & all these years later I get to see what he was like live etc. Though the music is dated I think it was amazing. The guitar really grabs me and Jo had an excellent voice. I know he emulated the God Bowie a bit but he was able to remain unique too. Thank you for posting Halvard, anyone who posts this type of music must have a great vast music collection!
+MusicCollaborator actually pre-Bowie I think it quite plausible he might have served as a primary influencefor Bowie! Check him out on the PidgeonLP..
That being said, I don't want to be misunderstood. I love Jobriath. The film "Velvet Goldmine" got me into him as well as some old Morrissey interviews. Love his stuff, own it on vinyl, wish he was still with us. Cheers!
Learned about him while reading Dee Dee Ramone's autobiography "Lobotomy". Wow, he was one of the greats, no doubt. Strange I didn't know this brilliant artist...
As a huge Bowie fan for over 20 years, yes, I can see a Bowie influence in Jobriath's music, but he is nonetheless talented. His songwriting is strong, distinctive and his voice is oddly attractive. Keyboard work is exceptional. I think he would have grew into more of his"own" type of artist as he progressed. I really can't believe this dude was ignored and ridiculed--he's as good or better than a lot of other glam acts at the time--Gary Glitter, and later Gary Numan, etc. And I'maman is a rousing anthem. It's fu*king sad the fact he was openly homosexual cost him his career. He had guts. Glad I discovered him a few days ago.
Of course Bowie was an influence, as was Elton John, on Jobriath. He got an unheard of $300K advance from Elecktra Records. A huge billboard over Times Square. Major press. I saw him perform in San Francisco. Like everyone else there, I don't really remember more than thirty seconds of the evening. I'm not sure what happened, but his second album sold even less than his first. He was over-hyped and, yes, being openly gay was still too much for the mainstream audience. But he was an incredible talent.
***** Who influenced whom? Bowie had released five albums by 1972. Jobriath released his first in 1973, the same year Aladdin Sane, Bowie's sixth, came out. To be honest, I always thought Elton John was a bigger musical influence on Jobriath than David Bowie, the glam/gay thing aside. BTW, I see on the wikipedia that the Elektra advance for Jobriath was $500K! So much for verification there. :)
Knox Bronson No question, Knox. Even the surname "Boone" that Jobriath invented seems like a nod to Bowie. But Jobriath, musically and vocal wise--had originality in his compositions mixed in with his influences. I'm fairly sure his creativity would have blossomed if given the chance. Bowie had 45 years and 30 albums or so to explore his creativity; Jobriath had, what, 1 year and 2 albums? Actually, 1 album because I think all the tracks for his second record were recorded at the same time as the tracks for his debut. It's sad he wasn't given the oppurtunity to thrive creatively.
David - I couldn't agree more. Jobriath was an amazing talent. I was just talking about who influenced whom. I think "Inside" is one of the best ballads ever written. I wish i had the nerve to cover it, but I don't think anybody could - his version is so powerful. The culture just wasn't ready for an out-there and unapologetic gay star back then. So sad to lose him at such a young age.
The "We got the Neutron Bomb: The Untold Story of L.A. Punk" book by Marc Spitz and Brendan Mullen brought me here. Can't believe I never heard of this guy before yesterday.
Gladys Knight says it like he is dog breath’s brother. Truly he was barely known as he truly was. A creative genius and a brave man. Anyone who fights to be themselves is a brother or sister of mine. And those who torment them for who they are, are my natural enemies. Live free. It is all you have. - Matt’s dad RIP Bruce Campbell/Jobriath/Cole Irwin You are: the Rock of Ages.
Cool performance. David Bowie comes to mind. Bowie became a music legend and this guy is the answer to a trivia question. I guess they couldn’t market this guy, so they buried him. I’d like to see a biography video of his story
Apart from the management problems, I think the only thing missing from the Jobriath thing was a strong axe man, much in the way David Bowie had with Mick Ronson. The musicians who back him had session player personalities, not a dualing partnership fusion.
Jobriath appears in a 1981 BBC documentary about the Chelsea hotel. He was living in a triangular extension on the top of the roof. It was during his Cole Berlin persona phase
So so so ahead of his time. This was from his performance on The Midnight Special. If you ever get to see the documentary about him it's so sad. It's titled Jobriath A.D.
Good gosh, I saw him (I mean the whole band) play at the Midnight Special in Burbank at NBC studios in '75. I had been going to that show for a couple of years and saw quite a few bands. These guys were really tight. Pro musicians. No mistakes, clams or timing problems. I love hearing musicians who have taken the learning and playing of their instruments vary seriously!
Oh man, where were you 15 years ago when I was shooting my doc! I always wanted to talk to someone who was in the actual audience and not part of his entourage.
I just watched the BBC documentary on the Chelsea Hotel and that brought me here. He played elegant piano and had a crystal clear voice in the documentary (which was filmed quite a few years after this performance), but it goes to show his versatility. Never seen anything like him. Very probably the world wasn't ready for him, in terms of mainstream success. Very sad that he died alone.
honestly I hadn't really heard of Jobriath before today (thanks, Songza!) and I consider that a shame, but as a fan of Marc Bolan AND David Bowie (who were friends) I see no problem with enjoying all three, and neither should anyone else.
WOW I have only just discovered you !! Can’t believe all my life I didn’t know you !! You are F*****G AMAZING !!!!!!! Happy to meet you !!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️
Jobriath, un invisibile icona del glam anni 70, un artista che ha saputo materializzare con la sua musica uno stile unico...solo in pochi hanno potuto godere della sua talentuosa capacità...happy birthday bruce wayne campbell.
I have a Penthouse magazine issue from May of 1974 with an article about Jobraith, and his manager Jerry Brandt. Pretty interesting read, from when he was first breaking into the industry.
Cheers, this is great. 'I'mamam' should have been a hit single. His career was seriously bungled. Jobriath definitely needs a documentary and a DVD release.
i love his music listen everyday with the kids while washing up ha hes a genius bowie who i love has a great contempory i wish hed could still be here his music lives on oh yeah genius
jobraith,love to death,my sister and I picked the album,for the sheer genious,and rushed home to play, we thought we were ingenious, we hid away and told na'ery a soul
Gladys Knight worked hard to NOT be a "homegirl". Tina Turner too. Back in the day when Southern Black women worked hard to lose their accents and not bee seen as "country".
I saw this short video-clip of Jobriath on "avro's Toppop" when I was twelve or something! Immediately I fell in love with his music and performance! My schoolmates then disliked him, but no, not I !!! Gay or not, what the f***!!! It's music that matters!
FINALLY somebody sees the Stones thing. I've been saying that for 30 years. Pure Mick on "Rock of Ages". I just found this vid today and I'm a little stunned this many people are aware of this stuff. For my money, "I'm a Man" and "Inside" proved he was more than hype.
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Surprise, surprise. To see this up on RUclips. It was 1974 when we performed this on the Midnight Speacial. I played keyboards.
The keys on this are amazing!
No way! Awesome work! 🙌
What is that tension I hear? Is the guitar slightly out of tune? Whatever it is it seems intentional. Great Performance
@@DecemberGuy77 have to be to be a player for jobriath
So glad I found this Today! Playing on the radio in Tucson, AZ 🏜️🌵
The saddest part, I think, was when Morrisey tried to find him the early 90s and give him a comeback/long overdue appreciation, only to learn that he had been dead for almost a decade.
Omg, really?
@@suneyeintuition4315 yes
Due To Complications From AIDS. Watch The Jobriath A.D. Documentary
Rip Jobriath Morrissey and Def Leppard got me into his music.
@@jumaineadams9152what's with the word salad. He died from AIDS.
"Those who change history are always rejected in their own era"-
James Lee Burke. That perfectly sums up the short tragic career
of Jobriath.
Just a late reply to say that I think Oscar Wilde coined a phrase very similar to the one you've claimed for Burke
This is the tragedy of seeing the future. Nobody likes you until later.
Saw him at University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa while on some primo Acid in the biggest crowd of screaming queens I've ever seen with a very brave hetero friend. Great show and we had a blast. What a wild night!
2024- I was also at the Tuscaloosa show. Truthfully because I got free tickets. I was on air campus radio and his album was in regular rotation.
Seems so strange to have lived through 5 decades of music and only learning of Jobriath for the first time in my life today at age 49. This song rocked and Jobriath had a rocker's attitude. I read an article today that pretty clearly explained the series of unfortunate events that kept this potential superstar from hitting it big. Such a sad thing to see in hindsight. Makes you wonder how many other great talents we've missed out on over the years. Well, at least I get to enjoy his music for the 1st time starting today - a rare event for me anymore it seems.
Charles Temple I’m 49 and I first heard about Jobriath today also. Excellent stuff.
I am almost 57 and I remember seeing him on TV. With only 3 channels, Midnight Special was "must-see" and SNL didn't exist yet!
54 here had no idea about him.
Hello Charles Temple and everyone! I'm 53 and first time for me today (this is my teenage son's youtube channel) There is a strong feeling of unfairness concerning the fact that he was not able to spread his wings..I'm watching a documentary "Glam rock- Splendor and decadence" ..show business is a ruthless world..every 'coup' is allowed.
I remember the "hype". From the beginning the general public rightfully assumed that he was a Bowie copycat, manufactured by the music industry in an attempt to increase profits. The over-done media blitz was sort of confusing, since it was obvious to everyone that he was a complete unknown.
Back in the '70's, they were *almost* ready for him. This man was too far ahead of his time. I love his costumes. Glad he is being rediscovered.
I think not so ahead of his time but just at the head of his time. Bowie and Klaus Nomi are a similar genre.
eposz2 yeah, I don’t see it either. I mean there was so much stuff like this around. Something really really has to be special for me to see it as ahead of its time. This isn’t bad, but honestly I’d rather listen to nearly all his contemporaries, but I’m sure there’s something here for some people. But even as far as “forgotten” acts go, he’s not exactly blowing me away
almost? They were nowhere near ready.
We already had David Bowie Darlin. Not a pretender.
We already had Bowie, Marc Bolan, Alice Cooper, Roxy Music and others doing avant-garde and theatrical music. He was already a few years behind the times.
How have I,as a gay man of a certain age,never heard of this fabulous creature ???
He died so young in #1983 🙏
Yes Brian Campbell/Jobriath/Cole Berlin very fabulous.
by not reading the correct sources
How have I, as definitely heterosexual woman, fell in love of this awesome creature? Pure talent...he's my man
An amazing performer...Saw him live in San Francisco in 1973 at the Boarding House on Bush st....stupendous show from top to bottom...great costume changes...Way ahead of his time...and yes as other ppl. said much influence can be seen from bowie or perhaps all his own.....Flat out Rock n Roller with a cabaret touch, very much reminding of Bryan Ferry in his style of projection ans Way Way ahead of his time..His music will live on for decades to come and this is 45 yrs. later...a legendary man, taken from us all way to young,,,he and his music will be very sadly missed!! RIP
40 years ago I was lucky enough to win this album at a bar mitzvah. Thinking I was the loser having no idea who it was. Once it hit the turn table I couldn't believe what I was hearing and seeing (he's pretty much naked on the cover). I love it and will never forget. RUclips once again comes through :-)
Love this! Adam Lambert introduced me to this artist. I loved all the creative artists of the 60's and 70's, somehow I missed this great artist! Thank you Adam Lambert.
I always thought it a shame Jobriath didn't relocate to England. In 74 all us Bowie kids owned a copy of the album. With the end of Ziggy Stardust the doors were wide open. Mick Ronson was touring solo and Jobriath would have been the ideal support act. Alas it wasn't to be and that gig was given to an unknown English band called Queen, the rest as they say is history.
Good shout!!
Did you know Adam Lambert has done a cover of this song for his upcoming album High Drama. Some things come full circle
'74 was a great year for Bowie, from an artistic and commercial point of view, to begin with, his song Sorrow (it took a while to reach other countries) reached number 1 in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, it was also a success. in countries as distant as Zimbabwe or Iceland, where it reached the top 3, their next single was Rebel Rebel, which was already a hit before it was released, it debuted directly within the top 10 in the UK, in addition to being played on radios all over the world, and reach the top 10 in several countries, but the best was the album, DIAMOND DOGS! a theatrical album, truly fascinating, the album that divides glam and genres like soul, funk and disco, yes, disco! probably not everything turned out the way Bowie wanted, since he had written a script and wanted to direct a film, but everything came to nothing, although he managed the tour, a shame that he only did it in North America, but definitely having seen Bowie at the MSQ on the Diamond Dogs tour must have been a once in a lifetime experience, the Diamond Dogs album was a huge success around the world, reaching number 1 in the UK (it debuted directly at the first position and spent 4 weeks there) it was also number 1 in Australia and Canada, and top 5 in the United States, in addition to reaching the top 10 in many countries, shortly after the release of the album, Bowie achieved a historical record in British music, his album Ziggy Stardust was It became the first studio album by a solo artist to reach 100 weeks on the UK chart, crazy! That year he also won several awards, from those from NME magazines, Melody Maker, etc... to an Edison award given in the Netherlands, that year was great for Bowie in the United States, in addition to his great tour, he received 3 gold records in a single year, by Diamond Dogs, Ziggy Stardust and David Live... the saddest thing of all is knowing that Bowie was starting his serious problems with drugs, there are really sad photos, but it's good to know that he was able to recover a couple years later, and continue leaving us wonderful music until the end of his days, Bowie forever!
The relationship between Bowie and the beginnings of Queen is curious. Who was Queen's opening act for their first time in the United States? of Mott the Hoople, what allowed Mott the Hoople to do the tour? The song that Bowie gave them! and the album that Bowie himself produced for them, another one. Thanks to Queen having their first entry on the UK charts? After appearing on TOTP, how did you get the gig? They got it after Bowie canceled his. I don't know if the next one is true, but it is said that Freddie and Roger went to see Bowie in early '72, before the release of Ziggy, but with Bowie already in his iconic style, it is said that Roger asked Bowie to produce Queen's first album. It never happened, I don't know if it's true!
I thought the same thing, i think whoever signed him just gave up…
This version is much better than the album version. I like the effect on his voice, the band playing louder and grittier, the cadence. Wish there were a high quality audio rip of this!
I’m 65, and only learned of this artist today. I can feel a definite Bowie vibe/influence here. All good things!
I’m 41 years old and right now is the first time I’ve ever heard this music or of this artist. I’m extremely impressed. It’s like Bowie but a little grittier.
Bought both his lps right when they were released and after all these years still spinning on my turntable!!
Lucky. They didn't sell it in 1974 Atlanta.
Im here because of Adam Lambert. He’s doing a cover for his new Album. Love Adam and through him I’ve just discovered Jobriath. Hopefully he’ll get more views now and more people will hear about his story and appreciate him
I never heard this song until Adam Lambert covered it on his High Drama album. ♥
I played this for a friend and practically fell over: "I can't breathe!" A unique, amazing, thrilling talent. We're both in love with Jobriath.
Shut up
I like how this version is heavier than the album one
Fucking genius
That was really common in the 1970s and 1980s: studio presentations that sounded thin and weak compared to the live renditions.
Such an elegant man. Wish I could've been there for this.
Reminds me a lot of Klaus Nomi
+Matthew Petty
Both him and Nomi were kinda connected at the end they both died in New York from the same disease at almost the same time.
@@MatthewPetty1972 Who also died of AIDS,. There is a Nomi movie. I saw it at an art house years ago. Very good.
If you didn’t live in the 70s you missed the greatest musical revolution in history. And a lot of tremendous artists never heard of.
just came back from brooklyn from watching the documentary Jobriath a.d. it was great and sad, he remains an enigma. it runs at the rerun theater until May 8th in brooklyn, 147 front street. RIP jobriath
This must have blown people's minds when it first aired, Jobriath still a fkn jam 💪
Absolutely beautiful person so talented. Ethereal being. RIP Bruce Wayne Campbell 🌈❤🧡💛💚💙💜
Doesn't disappoint honestly what treasures the seventies still have
Technology and the lust for fame prevent any decade from outdoing the 70s when it comes to music and film.
Jobriath was so far ahead of his time, the music world has not caught up yet. RIP talented man.
What an incredible talent..he will never be forgot!
He truly was the act of the future. Sad he didn't live long enough to see it.
Can't believe it's 40 years since he passed. So sad he never saw how popular he'd become. Of course some of us always knew...😉❤
I'm thrilled that this video is archived on RUclips. Thank you to whomever put this online. Jobriath and some of his band members are no longer with us, but this gem keeps them alive. Great tune, great moment...happy memories.
The whole thing is great. I saw this when it was first aired. He's a great singer and front man. And the band here is awesome. This is great theatrical rock music.
Me too. Midnight Special was great because no parents watched it. Like SNL in the beginning. It belonged to us.
Jobriath singer glam rock,fantastic song,fantastic video
Just saw the documentary about him today, Jobriah ad ... holy shit this guy definitely did NOT get his due. Fucking blew me away
This is brilliant. Mozzer got me into this guy via a free CD of his fav tracks offa MOJO. I love the way he is very masculine at the same time as being camp. Its real sexuality not the 'perfumed ponce' steriotype of the seventies. Man he must have blown this straight crowds mind cos they know this guy's love is dangerous and he's got a lot to give.
It just occurred to me that Gerrit Graham's character in Phantom of the Paradise borrowed heavily from Jobriath. The makeup and hairstyle for Beef, the glam rocker in Phantom, looks almost identical to Jobriath's in this clip.
I agree too.
Just learned of Jobriath and the same thought crossed my mind! I love Phantom of the Paradise!! #Beef
This was one of those wtf moments I experienced when I saw this on tv in 1974!
I've loved them both since the early 70s, and I've never thought they were anything like each other. Jobriath was always more Musical or Musical Comedy or (as you say) old Hollywood, especially his later unrecorded stuff like the songs he did on the Arena programme about the Chelsea Hotel.
this guys story makes me sad, he deserved better.
Jo was great! He gave me the idea for my song *Man Enough To Be A Woman!* This is one PUNK GODDESS who loves Jobriath!!! x Jayne County
Brilliant! It's about time this was made avialable... it's been the "holy grail" for years. It's a shame that things went as they did, but at least there are 2 albums full of amazing music to enjoy. And, those too are now readily available for those who want to discover Joby. Thanks for posting this :)
Simply amazing!!! saw him live at Boarding House in San Francisco in 1973,,,Stupendous stage show,,Screaming Bowie esc. band, costume changes, music tight..great voice..outstanding in every way,, one of a kind...he was short lived but will be recognized by me and some as a legendary rocker killed by homophobics..and brother i'm not gay, just love good rock n roll!!! So sorry he passed so young...a tragedy to music and the world!
If you watch the tv series Vinyl, which tragically was not renewed past its first series, there is a young man who turns up as a pianist/songwriter/singer. Last episode his extravagant sci fi demands for his stage set and show, stop one executive in his tracks with their off the planet nature. I suspect he was meant to turn out to be Jobriath if they continued.
My older brother turned me into Jobriath & all these years later I get to see what he was like live etc. Though the music is dated I think it was amazing. The guitar really grabs me and Jo had an excellent voice. I know he emulated the God Bowie a bit but he was able to remain unique too. Thank you for posting Halvard, anyone who posts this type of music must have a great vast music collection!
+MusicCollaborator actually pre-Bowie
I think it quite plausible he might have served as a primary influencefor Bowie! Check him out on the PidgeonLP..
@@AriochMs "Pidgeon"? Was that his first band?
@@AriochMs no. Not pre Bowie. Bowie's first record came out in 1967.
That being said, I don't want to be misunderstood. I love Jobriath. The film "Velvet Goldmine" got me into him as well as some old Morrissey interviews. Love his stuff, own it on vinyl, wish he was still with us.
Cheers!
Learned about him while reading Dee Dee Ramone's autobiography "Lobotomy". Wow, he was one of the greats, no doubt. Strange I didn't know this brilliant artist...
An extraordinary performance -- ahead of his time.
As a huge Bowie fan for over 20 years, yes, I can see a Bowie influence in Jobriath's music, but he is nonetheless talented. His songwriting is strong, distinctive and his voice is oddly attractive. Keyboard work is exceptional. I think he would have grew into more of his"own" type of artist as he progressed. I really can't believe this dude was ignored and ridiculed--he's as good or better than a lot of other glam acts at the time--Gary Glitter, and later Gary Numan, etc. And I'maman is a rousing anthem. It's fu*king sad the fact he was openly homosexual cost him his career. He had guts. Glad I discovered him a few days ago.
Of course Bowie was an influence, as was Elton John, on Jobriath. He got an unheard of $300K advance from Elecktra Records. A huge billboard over Times Square. Major press. I saw him perform in San Francisco. Like everyone else there, I don't really remember more than thirty seconds of the evening. I'm not sure what happened, but his second album sold even less than his first. He was over-hyped and, yes, being openly gay was still too much for the mainstream audience. But he was an incredible talent.
*****
Well, it was reported in Rolling Stone magazine. I stand corrected.
***** Who influenced whom? Bowie had released five albums by 1972. Jobriath released his first in 1973, the same year Aladdin Sane, Bowie's sixth, came out. To be honest, I always thought Elton John was a bigger musical influence on Jobriath than David Bowie, the glam/gay thing aside. BTW, I see on the wikipedia that the Elektra advance for Jobriath was $500K! So much for verification there. :)
Knox Bronson No question, Knox. Even the surname "Boone" that Jobriath invented seems like a nod to Bowie. But Jobriath, musically and vocal wise--had originality in his compositions mixed in with his influences. I'm fairly sure his creativity would have blossomed if given the chance. Bowie had 45 years and 30 albums or so to explore his creativity; Jobriath had, what, 1 year and 2 albums? Actually, 1 album because I think all the tracks for his second record were recorded at the same time as the tracks for his debut. It's sad he wasn't given the oppurtunity to thrive creatively.
David - I couldn't agree more. Jobriath was an amazing talent. I was just talking about who influenced whom. I think "Inside" is one of the best ballads ever written. I wish i had the nerve to cover it, but I don't think anybody could - his version is so powerful. The culture just wasn't ready for an out-there and unapologetic gay star back then. So sad to lose him at such a young age.
The "We got the Neutron Bomb: The Untold Story of L.A. Punk" book by Marc Spitz and Brendan Mullen brought me here. Can't believe I never heard of this guy before yesterday.
Gladys Knight says it like he is dog breath’s brother. Truly he was barely known as he truly was.
A creative genius and a brave man.
Anyone who fights to be themselves is a brother or sister of mine. And those who torment them for who they are, are my natural enemies.
Live free. It is all you have.
- Matt’s dad
RIP Bruce Campbell/Jobriath/Cole Irwin
You are: the Rock of Ages.
Brilliant talent, unspeakably tragic end. May his memory be for a blessing...and it is for me; through his music.
Cool performance. David Bowie comes to mind. Bowie became a music legend and this guy is the answer to a trivia question. I guess they couldn’t market this guy, so they buried him.
I’d like to see a biography video of his story
His label put big money behind him. His failure was put down to him being gay.
@@stephencraig5938 yea. I guess people were not ready for that back then. The fact he was flamboyant and I assume he was “out of the closet”.
Apart from the management problems, I think the only thing missing from the Jobriath thing was a strong axe man, much in the way David Bowie had with Mick Ronson. The musicians who back him had session player personalities, not a dualing partnership fusion.
I'm a man
So I'm an elegant man; I'm a man!
Jobriath appears in a 1981 BBC documentary about the Chelsea hotel. He was living in a triangular extension on the top of the roof. It was during his Cole Berlin persona phase
Un pedazo de cantante, compositor, artista,mimo..grandísimo
If Bowie had released this it would have been a hit don't remember ever hearing it inthe uk.
If Bowie had worked on this, it'd be 100xs listenable. This is just garbage can filler.
So so so ahead of his time. This was from his performance on The Midnight Special. If you ever get to see the documentary about him it's so sad. It's titled Jobriath A.D.
I think I'm responsible for about 50000 of the views! Thanks for posting.
Good gosh, I saw him (I mean the whole band) play at the Midnight Special in Burbank at NBC studios in '75. I had been going to that show for a couple of years and saw quite a few bands. These guys were really tight. Pro musicians. No mistakes, clams or timing problems. I love hearing musicians who have taken the learning and playing of their instruments vary seriously!
Oh man, where were you 15 years ago when I was shooting my doc! I always wanted to talk to someone who was in the actual audience and not part of his entourage.
What an awesome performance!In 1974 their minds must have been well & truly blown.
Love the Spock-like ears too!
His costume: an inspiration for Bowie's outfit in the video of the Ashes to Ashes ?
Incorrect. I guess you don't know that Bowie studied mime in 67/68.
This is... amazing. OMG! I too have been searching for Jobriath stuff forever and... OMG!
I just watched the BBC documentary on the Chelsea Hotel and that brought me here. He played elegant piano and had a crystal clear voice in the documentary (which was filmed quite a few years after this performance), but it goes to show his versatility. Never seen anything like him. Very probably the world wasn't ready for him, in terms of mainstream success. Very sad that he died alone.
I love this song for many years. Great performance
honestly I hadn't really heard of Jobriath before today (thanks, Songza!) and I consider that a shame, but as a fan of Marc Bolan AND David Bowie (who were friends) I see no problem with enjoying all three, and neither should anyone else.
Wow! So sorry that I just discovered him. Amazing song, looking forward to discovering more on RUclips
WOW I have only just discovered you !! Can’t believe all my life I didn’t know you !! You are F*****G AMAZING !!!!!!! Happy to meet you !!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️
R.I.P.
Why couldn't I have been around in the 70's
The '70s Avant-garde Supergroup...
Jobriath
Nina Hagen
Klaus Nomi
THAT would have been a show!
makes me think of klaus nomi idk why
+constance kreese They were unusual artists and they died of the same disease within days of one another in the same city.
+pawel115 u think they fucked?
Nah
@@benshock4343 Rlly? Because all gay men fuck all gay men? Actually, Nomi liked rough trade, if you must know.
Same thing here.
Jobriath, un invisibile icona del glam anni 70, un artista che ha saputo materializzare con la sua musica uno stile unico...solo in pochi hanno potuto godere della sua talentuosa capacità...happy birthday bruce wayne campbell.
he was so fucking badass and ahead of his time... what an elegant man ❤️
I have a Penthouse magazine issue from May of 1974 with an article about Jobraith, and his manager Jerry Brandt. Pretty interesting read, from when he was first breaking into the industry.
And they say people didn't read Penthouse for the articles!!
Cheers, this is great. 'I'mamam' should have been a hit single. His career was seriously bungled. Jobriath definitely needs a documentary and a DVD release.
i love his music listen everyday with the kids while washing up ha hes a genius bowie who i love has a great contempory i wish hed could still be here his music lives on oh yeah genius
I was exactly one year old when he performed this on March 8, 1974.
El mundo necesita a Jobriath precisamente ahora
Astonishing performance. That was brilliant.
Ziggy era Bowie, Jobraith & Klaus Novi ...now that would be a Glam super band
Im sorry we failed you Jobriath. RIP you amazing star 💫
If it wasn't for Jobriath Boone, There Wouldn't Be No Lady Gaga, Adam Lambert Or Marilyn Manson. So Big Props To Jobriath Boone.
We need this in HD!
The musicians are awesome
That quick change was OVAH!!! Theatrics!
one of my favorite songs!
This is filmed so interestingly. His talent is so unusual and haunting.
jobraith,love to death,my sister and I picked the album,for the sheer genious,and rushed home to play, we thought we were ingenious, we hid away and told na'ery a soul
Superb clip of this insanely underrated performer. Fearless dude! Thanks for posting.
Quite brilliant, love the sweet homegirl who introduces this, she so cute 'Really?' Love Jobriath's vocal attack at the end, cat could sing for real
That's Gladys Knight. :)
Gladys Knight worked hard to NOT be a "homegirl". Tina Turner too. Back in the day when Southern Black women worked hard to lose their accents and not bee seen as "country".
I saw this short video-clip of Jobriath on "avro's Toppop" when I was twelve or something!
Immediately I fell in love with his music and performance! My schoolmates then disliked him,
but no, not I !!! Gay or not, what the f***!!! It's music that matters!
This "Man " , should have been a STAR.
brilliant performance, great band as well
This is some serious rock n damn roll. Talent for days across the board.
FINALLY somebody sees the Stones thing. I've been saying that for 30 years. Pure Mick on "Rock of Ages". I just found this vid today and I'm a little stunned this many people are aware of this stuff. For my money, "I'm a Man" and "Inside" proved he was more than hype.
Literally insanely good.
Adam lambert got me hear ♥
Seeing a doco on this guy tonight as part of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival, can't wait!
Read about him in a couple books but for whatever reason never gave him a listen until now. Was not expecting those killer guitar tones!
Never heard of this guy till NOW...
Absolutamente impresionante!!