Y’Know What, That’s Just F***ing Staggering.
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- Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
- Rick Astley just confirmed that he is indeed the legend he always was. Today I'm reacting to his performance of The Smith's "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" with Blossoms at Glastobury this year. I'm in awe. What do you think?
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Dear Justin
You charming man!
What a lovely reaction to Blossoms and my performance at Glastonbury.
We play those songs with love and devotion and it’s such a lovely thing to have that recognised by a wonderful musician such as yourself.
Blossoms are a ‘kick ass’ band and deserve such credit.
I was in the audience at Hammersmith at the beginning of your career with The Darkness and also recognised a ‘kick ass’ band about to conquer the world.
In particular I remember singing along with the words to ‘Get your hands of my woman’ and thinking, yes! For gods sake yes!
Rock and roll lives !
All my love and thanks
Rick Astley X
Legendary performance sir, can’t stop watching it! Thank you 🙏
Awh Rick you cutie!! ❤
Well deserved accolades. You always look like you are having the best time when I see you on stage, and that voice ❤
Absolutely stunning performance, to see the connection between you and the crowd, that electrifying energy, and to hear such incredible music transformed and revitalized... it's made my week. God, I wish I could've seen it live! Thank you!
Rick Astley and The Blossoms, the supergroup we didn't know we needed!
Legendary performance and the highlight of the weekend!
Rick Astley performing Smiths songs was the best thing at Glastonbury 2023….is not a sentence I thought I’d ever write
He’s a nice man. I once fitted out his pallet with rocket boosters
I am of a certain age that remembers The Smiths and Rick the 1st time around
Never did I ever think this would be a combo that would not only work but completely fit like a dovetail joint
Absolutely superb!
He was phenomenal but Queens Of The Stone Age we’re the best
Slowdive’s set was amazing
100% agree with you. Amazing performance
The thing about the Smiths’ songs is that you need a particular kind of front man because it’s crooning, it’s showtime but also just the slightest touch of Coronation Street. Watching the set, you soon realise Rick is actually the perfect man for the job. A wonderful performance that will live long in the memory.
best description of Morrissey ever lol "showtime but also just the slightest touch of Coronation Street"
@Novotny72 You saved me writing the same. I think that comment is the best description of Morrissey and The Smiths I have ever seen.
The best comment I have read in a long time.
You should be a music critic as thats the best description of Smiths music i’ve heard 👍🏻
1960s Coronation Street....
Not only the internet brought us the ramblings of Justin Hawkins, but also a second career for Rick Astley and he is killing it. He truly never gave us up. He didn't let us down. Nor desert us!
I see what you did there 😅👌
He did run around... a little bit.
@@leandabee Me too, but I wish he didn't! lol
@@rbolwell 😅
This was really a great “second act” for Rick Astley. Here is the states it still really popular to “Rick Roll” folks using a surprise pop-up meme featuring him singing “never going to give you up” and it so annoying to get “rickrolled” I have my voicemail set to rock roll my brother every time he calls me so yes, to see him come back and cover, no, blow away The Smiths is truly special! Great comeback and way to stop the “one trick pony” association with Rick (not to mention that glorious hair)!
He not only sang like a champ but he also played drums like animal from the muppets. Most of us would crap ourselves if we were to do Glastonbury for the first time in our 50’s. He shoots and scores. The audience were eating out of his hand
His cover of Everlong is absolutely amazing. This is a career comeback done right. Became a joke meme -- leaned into it -- and then showed everyone the incredible talent that was always there. You just can't help but be inspired by this. Call me a fan.
It's not really a comeback. He actually voluntarily retired years ago so his daughter could grow up out of the spotlight and then returned to the scene when he turned 50 with his album "50".
As he should .. I'm surprised it took so long. My son(6) saw him and said hahaha Rick roll.
I would love a Justin Hawkins/Rick Astley podcast. Both of you guys just having a conversation for 3 hours would be a fascinating listen.
Justin, if you're reading this, make it happen!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes!
ABSOFUCKINGLUTELY!!! And get Elizabeth Zharoff to chair it...
Make it happen. Dammit, Hawkins, make it fucking happen. Don’t run around and desert us on this one.
I'd watch that!!
I'm not the biggest fan of Blossoms but as a Johnny Marr die hard that has spent years learning his songs i have to tip my hat to them.They've absolutely smashed this and the musicianship in the Smiths was next level.Absolute masters so to hear these guys nail it note for note was quite something.... fair play lads.
they were good but the guitar on heaven knows im miserable know was way off!!!
@@letswalkandwalkYou may be right, however note that even Marr needed Craig Cannon an extra guitarist to help out playing rhythm of songs like that when playing live with the Smiths back in the day and Marr uses a load of specific guitars for each song.
One of the few sets I'm gutted I missed at Glastonbury this year. I saw his solo set on the Pyramid stage, which was surprisingly great (He played a cover of AC/DC's Highway to Hell, playing both drums and lead vocals!)
Seems he's really enjoying himself these days just being a musician and artist with no care for what others think of him, which is great to see.
Comes across as a really nice fella as well!
He also did "Highway to Hell" while playing drums. It's great
I've always had a tiny, tender place in my heart for RA -- because he has such a lovely voice and he *always* seems to genuinely enjoy being where he's at and what he's doing. This performance was no different. Such humble joy -- I'm smitten. 😂🤗
Who's RA?
@@davidhurtado2725 rick astley
@@lauraslade5308it seems like such a waste that he disappeared into total obscurity for two decades only to be dragged back out of it by an internet meme. Why didn't 1990s Britain appreciate what a great singer and live performer he is?!
This is a really enjoyable reaction video of you reviewing a fellow artist. You encapsulated everything I felt watching RA at Glastonbury. It was a pure “ I can’t believe this is happening “ moment for him, he was so humble and thoroughly appreciative of the crowd. I too felt choked to watch him do himself proud. ❤👍💋
I could probably write a 3,000 word think-piece on this astonishing set, but in short, it frankly strikes me as a patriotic act. For Britons, for music lovers, for a catalog that has been hammered around by miserable old men Morrissey and Marr, who don't seem to even grasp the gravity of what they created together. When Astley sings it straight through despite the volume of the crowd, it's because he's there singing as a fan himself! These are the moments that temporarily wipe out the stupid drudgery of life and elevate us out of pain. The proof? Almost no cell phones. Virtually none. No fan videos online. Everyone is fully present and flying together, totally consumed. I don't know what Morrissey and Marr might do in reaction, but for the record, I would fly literally anywhere to see one of these performances, and I'm even willing to pay an overage/tax to satisfy creaky old man wallets. Vive la résistance.
The phones not being aloft sez it all. Spot on comment. Great
Great point about the lack of phones. If you're viewing your life through a phone screen then you are simply not viewing life.
I read somewhere that Johnny Marr doesn't approve of the Rick Astley /Blossoms pairing, but how true that is, I don't know.
Marvellous comment. I was going to write something similar myself (😅) but you've done it for me.
Rick has become mostly known as the original internet meme, but he is also a genuinely talented man. Nice to see his skills showcased appropriately - mostly for our enjoyment lol
Loved the Blossoms superb backing throughout, but Rick what a voice and what a gentleman. So great, so life affirming. Best thing ever
It was certainly a scene stealer. Self depreciation, fun, quifftastic, warbling, and with a Smiths back catalogue that any songwriter would die for, Rick performed that with gusto.
A shout out to your nod to Rick in your jacket too.
It was the Blossoms he performed it with, I think Gusto were playing on the acoustic stage
@@VAPIDISM boom tish.
Known for 2 cheesy hits in the 80s, and is an absolute superstar in 2023. What a guy.
That Astley lad is just bloody fabulous!! He hasn't lost his voice, his sense of humour, or his hair!! He's ace! Watched this on iplayer and was up dancing more than most others I watched that weekend. What a game and fun fella he is! Very cool. 😎
Thanks for the react, Justin! ❤
Rick was already a legend for me when he did an impromptu/ unrehearsed song while drunk with the Foo fighters in Tokyo!! His Glastonbury performance was THE highlight for me. Also while on top of his game, he was able to walk away from the “crazy” music industry back in the day…. LEGEND! Thanks Justin for this video!
I'm so glad somebody else mentioned the Foos Rick Rolling the crowd in Tokyo. That's not only one of my fave performances of anyone ever, but also my fave anecdotes behind it.
@@DJChrisNeon me too, absolutely awesome moment!
I heard him talking about it and he hilariously apologised to fans in advance if they were yet to see it as he was so damn stoked that he swore a fair bit 😂 It's the Foos, he got a "motherfucker" in there before he even sang lol.
Rick Astley has such a fantastic voice. If he was a front man of a rock band he would have been regarded as one of the best front men of the last 40 years.
Rick Astley blew the doors off Glastonbury! Legend indeed!
Rick's obvious love for music and the crowd is what makes his performances unique.
Rick has a beckon awesome voice....and comes over as a top lad! You are right , he's opened up The Smith to a new generation who would have missed out!
What?
@@MatthewGill-nv4tbWhat, 'What?'?
@@667neighbourofthebeast the beckon awesome voice top lad stuff....
Wtf language are you speaking...
I'm waiting for a long speech on something now
@@MatthewGill-nv4tb The beckon awesome voice has opened up The Smith to some people like him who had never heard of The Smith before they heard Astley's beckon awesome voice, you fool.
I saw the Smiths twice in the 80's and the RA/Blossoms set gave me goosebumps. His own set later on was just as good. I never thought I'd say I was a Rick Astley fan, but I definitely am now.
It would be great to get him on for the podcast. Loved all his Glasto stuff this year. Talent and fun..a great mix.
The whole set was entirely Smiths songs, i was there it was awesome!!
I was also going to post the same, quality set list with classic after classic
Aah, love a bit of Rick, he always looks like he's having a brilliant time. He really puts the effort into taking the audience along with him as well, proper old-school performer.
Rick is LEGIT great. His last few albums are wonderful.
Honestly it’s one of the best sets I’ve seen at Glastonbury, both Rick and Blossoms absolutely nailed it. Blossoms really are worth checking out btw.
One of the all time great Glastonbury performances.
Heard a radio interview with Rick a while ago, and he came across as a really nice guy, not at all egotistical and just very genuine.
I couldn't give a toss about Morrissey's political views. Love him and the Smiths for years, always have and always will. Rick did a stellar job, I must say. I wonder what Moz thought of it?
Loved The Smiths since the 80's, and now I love Rick Astley for doing such an amazing job 👏
Shout out to the Blossoms too!!!! As Justin says, they played it note for note and as wonderfully as you want to hear it! Watching this so many times!!!
This was the highlight of the weekend, as a rampant Smiths fan I heartily approve....Fantastic from Rick and the Blossoms...
I love The Smiths and I now want to watch this whole performance.
Great review 👍👍
Just seems like a thoroughly decent humble bloke having the time of his life. Lovely stuff.
He started life as a drummer. He’s so cool - a lovely bloke who is down to earth and loves rock music.
A jolt of happy excitement and delight shot through my body the second you hit play on the performance. Hearing his voice, seeing him in his iconic choice of a suit, the crowds “whoop” of delight and the INSTANTANEOUS eruption of their united singing of the song ….. if we could bottle that feeling, we’d have arrived at Nirvana. I’m grinning like an idiot with such happiness for him. And for us as well. There’s just something endearing about the man. If we get to have a moment of actually appreciating his musical and vocal talent, what a perfect cherry on the top.
I watched it live on Iplayer. I don't know all of The Smith's songs. Totally agree with you, people have expectations of what Rick will do based on his pop past but he surprises everyone. Thought he was amazing. I'm so glad you reviewed this. I would love you to do one of your long form interviews with Rick. He knows a lot about music.
At that time in the 80's , i was never a Rick Astley fan, not my style of music, but you can't knock his talent, his voice has remained and he's just super-confident in his performance. Really impressive. It would be easy to laugh at this piece of 80's nostalgia, but he does what he does soooo well. The crowd loved him and huge respect to Rick!!
A Java style baritone
@@SteveTalisman As you say, each to their own. Not as depressing as Morrisey, but hey it was fun to most of the crowd there, perhaps they were wrong. Rick Astley has at least a vocal talent, if not a songwriter, in my humble opinion :)
By the way, dont break your phone, its just music :)
@@SteveTalisman I hear ya brother. I spose Justin heard what I heard thats all.
@@SteveTalismanyou are a massive music snob. I know exactly the type of person you are. Stop taking yourself so bloody seriously
This feels like a communal celebration of The Smiths and their music. Everyone is in it together. Please tour the United States!
Rick’s set(s) was better than the first two headliners. There, I said it 🤘
Well if Morrissey and Marr won’t do it then why not.
For me this was the best performance of Glastonbury. Well done Rick and Blossoms!
This set was one of the Glasto highlights. Absolutely fantastic. What a bloke. Great show ❤
Made Guns & Roses look like the Wurzels
I have been a Smiths fan since the very beginning. Rick was Amazing!
It's as tho us smithies have been stranded on a dusty dry vulcan desert for decades, then a beautiful oasis that is Rick Astley appeared before us quenching our thirst and we drank in every last drop!! Thankyou! ❤
Such beautiful positive vibes watching this performance !! !
I was at the gig and it was incredible, not only did Rick get the Morrissey quirks spot on, you're right Blossoms absolutely nailed it. The Smiths are extremely difficult to cover due the fine musicianship of the original band, Rourke and Joyce came from funk and soul bands and had that deftness of touch that almost made them a bit groovy, on top of that Marr's melodies and superb guitar playing gave them that 'sound' and lastly the crooning of Mozza made it all completely original.
Put simply, not only did Rick and Blossoms elevate themselves they did one of the UK's finest bands justice and have put The Smiths rightly back into the limelight (or did they ever really leave it ?) !!
I couldn't agree more.
On all your points
@@steviemick8074 👍
I've always liked Rick, he's a down to earth Northern fella who is just making the most of/enjoying his life. He played drums, rocked out, did a killer solo set and to top it off he and the Blossoms pulled off an amazing Smiths set. I know the die hard Smiths fans probably hated it but honestly he probably exposed a whole new generation to the Smiths and did every song justice. Its a win win for everyone in my opinion! Thanks for showing your opinions Justin, I was looking forward to them!
I think most Smiths fans recognize Rick as one of their own. Even Morrissey gave him props.
Seen many a Smiths tribute band but Blossoms nailed every part of every tune. It was delightful. And as for Sir Rick of Astley… my jaw dropped, had no idea what was coming, was completely blown away. The Smiths… stratospheric, but this was IMMENSE.
He was definitely the best thing about Glasto this year - his own set also awesome esp him on drums and singing Highway to Hell. Love him!
90%+ of the people in that tent weren't even born when this song was released, and yet it so clearly speaks to them. Amazing how classic music perpetuates itself like this, somehow, era after era. How do these kids know this song, and no doubt the entire Smiths' catalogue? Dunno, but I love it, and long may it continue.
Whisper it, I don’t want everyone else knowing, but we have this thing called……recorded music. It means people can listen to music without being in the room when it’s being played. I predict it’ll be huge one day.
That song is an 80's pop anthem (even a spanish band, *Duncan Dhu, covered it translating the lyrics), so who better to pay tribute to it that one of the absolute 80's pop icons as Rick Astley is🕺
Edit: sorry, it was Mikel Erentxun, ex's Duncan Dhu member😅😅😅
Really? I didn't know that!
He also played drums whilst belting out AC/DC’s Highway to Hell on his own set. Brilliant.
I was at Glastonbury for this set, definitely my highlight!
Having seen Rick Astley live 3 times he is the consummate entertainer. His voice has got better with age. A Justin and Rick duet needs to happen!
Rick Astley is such a legend! I loved his song when I was a kid, BUT I love him so much more now. He seems like a genuinely excellent person. AND I watched his "what's in your bag" episode on here and he has the BEST taste in music. Bauhaus being one of his record choices. I'm so glad you covered this, Justin! He is worth our time and he is worth the accolades he rightly deserves. Let's listen to The Smiths!
Rick Astley is a good lad.
Fantastic voice, loves his music and aleays gives his best. Glad to see him finally getting a bit more ' cred' than has been given to him in the past.
One of your most enjoyable reviews to date. Brief, to the point and absolutely ON POINT! This was the first time in a long time watching where I was in conversation with my screen laughing, agreeing and replying to you like a mad man. Thanks Justin. I salute you
Great video as always, but just wanted to comment on the email notification chime complimenting the outro in key.
Rick Astley and Maneskin were the best performances at the festival!
It’s amazing what a bit of sincerity can do. I think there was a collective eye roll when people heard he was playing, but oh my god how he stole the show!
Rick and Blossoms’ performance without a doubt was one of the most surreal, unexpected and amazing parts of 2023 so far (and I think will be hard to beat).
And Justin’s reaction made me grin because it was so like my own. I just sat there for close to an hour with a dazed expression and a big smile, and the odd tear, swearing occasionally.
Just breathtaking!
I've seen Blossoms live three times, they're tremendous and worth every penny. What a performance from both Rick and Blossoms!
I felt like you did when I watched it. I was 18 when the Smiths were in their prime and 21 when Rick Astley came on the scene. I loved the Smiths (still do) and found that if you danced to Rick Astley you could dance with some lovely girls. Like you, I was close to tears hearing these songs getting the appreciation they deserve.
Rick Astley has an amazing, low, full voice. I think the humor surrounding his big hit was that he looked like a young boy with a giant voice. This is phenomenal.
He looked like Tintin and sounded like Peabo Bryson.
Unequivocally agree with you Mr Hawkins!!! Rick nailed his solo set, this is the first I've heard of this Smiths stuff with the Blossoms!!! Holy fucking shit it's MEGA!!!!!! Kudos to that geezer!!!
Hope you do a video of Sparks superb performance!
Ah we need a Rick Astley podcast chat!
Second that!!
Hell yes! 😂
Yes please!
The Smiths are my desert island band. I saw them on the Queen is Dead tour in '86 ( the two guitar line up ). I've seen footage of Morrissey playing these songs ( Sung well but with a dull backing band ) and footage of Johnny Marr playing them ( the less said about that the better ) and, as much as it surprises me to say it, this is absolutely brilliant. The musical backing is really faithful to the originals and Rick Astleys love of the songs is undeniable. I very much doubt that, even a reformed Smiths ( obviously minus Andy Rourke R.I.P ) could match this, what with the formers increasingly dodgy political rhetoric and the latters mis-judged hair dye and ludicrous rock star posturing. Absolutely Joyous.
Viagra Boys-Research Chemicals absolutely smashed it too!
Well damn! I suppose there is only one thing to do...become a fan! Awesome performance!
Rick Astley for..... the PodCAST!!
Watched it live in Woodsies, it was incredible. This was the WHOLE of Blossoms' set. They did an hour of Smiths tracks. How Soon Is Now made me cry.
Good afternoon Don Johnson
The Smiths have an extraordinary back catalogue and watching the whole set on BBC iplayer brought a tear to my eye. I hope this introduces a new generation to a band who, although critically lauded, were never as big as they ought to have been. We are talking The Beatles level of song writing, with incredibly pure melodies.
100% agreed he’s quite the fellow.I might add Morrissey is still a legend and speaks for a hell of a lot people.
Now let's give Moz some love.
Rick Astley is a huge Neil Finn fan. I'm sure he was inspired by this very fine cover of "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out" performed by Neil and an all-star band featuring Johnny Marr and various members of Radiohead back in the early 2000s.
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Wow he was amazing and so were the Blossoms backing! I love when people do things that people don’t expect. The Smiths are legends in my eyes and they did a fantastic job!
I am a massive smiths fan and I was at glasto this year (and have been for 13 years), I’m SOOOO gutted I missed this performance because I know it would have been my favourite ever. I know that Michael Eavis (the Glastonbury organiser) is also a massive smiths fan so hopefully Rick and Blossoms will be back next year 🙏. We need more of this
Right!!! I'd come again next year if they did!
Rick is a legend. He is a born entertainer and he comes across as a sterling bloke. I’m a massive fan ❤
Nobody hates Rick Astley. He’s great
Have you seen his Everlong cover?
I have! It's awesome!👍 He has a great voice!
He's great!14 year old me is screaming right now 😂
Rick truly deserves a lot more credit than he actually gets, 👍
Rick Astley smashed Glastonbury, brilliantly entertaining & just pure joy 🥰
I don't know any Smiths songs, but love Rick in his own right... Fantastic performer who is often overlooked by many
Absolutely the best thing at Glastonbury 2023, you are spot on with your comments 👍🏻
Ironically, Johnny Marr wasted his talent playing with the Pretenders (yawn fest) at Glastonbury…just think how wonderful it would have been for him to take the stage with the Blossoms. Rick Ashley did the Smiths back catalogue better justice than Morrissey can…go figure
Everyone talking about Morrissey as though he's Gary fucking Glitter. Ridiculous.
Ridicule? Who? I’ve never heard that. I just know people ADORE him. Everywhere he goes, people have FUN.
Referring to your speach about his playing on drums... As far as I know Rick taught himself playing drums by himself as well as other instruments (keyboard/piano, guitar...). He said in one interview that a friend just showed him a few chords. And drums... one day he has just walked into a school room, picked sticks and start playing and from that moment he was unseparatable from them. He was a drumer in a band he had and also one day they were left without singer so he just picked a microphone and started singing - a song he wrote. All band than realised he has had a greate voice so he became frontman as well.. And years later at the age 50 celebrating his birthday, he made the whole album by himself... wrote lyrics and music, played all instruments, sanged and produced it. And I tell you that are very very good... briliant songs! He is just great!
I had never heard of Blossoms and didn’t know they’d done Smiths songs with Rick Astley before. His performance at Glastonbury was bloody brilliant and - whisper it - way more enjoyable than Morrissey these days. Amazing.
Soon as I heard him singing.. "Alexa... play The Smiths... volume 11!"
It's staggeringly shit, and if you were a Smiths fan you'd realise just how truly fuckin' awful it is.
Yes, I do have a sense of humour, but it makes it look like Rick's just a bit desperate.
I’ve taken little interest in Glastonbury as I’ve gotten older. After watching this, I went on to watch many of the other acts. Hell, I even picked up the guitar for the first time in ages. Great stuff. Much of today’s ‘talent’ could learn a trick or two from Rick, brilliant set and every credit to the blossoms for their exceptional backing.
Rick and i are the same age. Except these days i could pass for his dad. How does he stay so youthful?? Its not fair! What a performance, though. Absolutely loved his two sets. Blossoms are fab.
Rick Astley singing Highway to Hell while laying down the solid drum parts is hands down the musical highpoint of 2023 that is unlikely to be topped. I will buy that glorious man a creamy pint of Guinness if I ever cross paths with him in Ireland