@@douglas3286 Yes, there's an episode of Parkinson were he had to use the stage wall to walk to the interviewee's seat. Its on youtube Parkinson - Ian Drury.
Ian was a poet nothing less and the Blockheads were tighter than tight. Ian always had to use a stick to walk due to polio so he would stumble about on stage continually holding on to the microphone stand so he wouldn't fall over but the audience just thought that he was just feeling the music. At it's essence his delivery was born of the 70's pub rock which was a precursor to British Punk as they felt big bands had lost sight of their roots and what the fans wanted so they advocated a back to basics style. Many great act's came out of this style Elvis Costelo, Dr Feelgood, The Stranglers, The Meteors, Joe Strummer of the Clash and of course Ian Dury. Pub rock was primarily a London and Essex scene but bizarrely it was also huge in Central Scotland (where I'm from) so we got to hear and see bands you would normally only see in London as word got out that people in Edinburgh, Falkirk, Stirling and Glasgow got it.
The GREAT Ian Dury And The Blockheads! It's so cool to see today's youngsters appreciating great bands from the past. I saw them once and they were magnificent. Good post Eric T.
Ian Drury and the Blockheads, brilliant British band, saw them live several times and they always delivered. Ian Drury was quite badly disabled and would often struggle on stage to stay up right while performing with great passion. He was a great poet performer and larger than life personality. this world needs people like him, so sad he is gone.
I had the privilege of seeing them live several times. When he got animated, Ian often fell over on stage. A roadie would rush on and pick him up. A genius, and a great loss to the world.
@@chrisfell5109 Don't bother, it's crap. If you can find it , watch "On My Life", a BBC doc that Dury made not long before he died. It gives a real insight into his personality and is straight from the horses mouth.
Okay. You haven't stumped me once with a song and a band I've never heard until now. Are you kidding me? I've got to listen to everything they do now. Thank you
He looks rough and ready, but his heart was all there. He was a poet who moved me with much of his work. I recall going into Woolworths when I bought his album Sex and Drugs and Rock n Roll. The manager served me and gave me such a dirty look. He had no idea of the musical quality and the excellent lyrics.
Greetings you lovely people from sunny London! I've loved this since 78, Ian was a London legend. The best group in Britain at the time. Going to watch that again now :) X
I love his Noddy song and there ain't 'arf been some clever bastards. Ian was a singer, songwriter, producer, mentor ,manager, actor, film producer, screen writer, disability advocate. And is missed by so many for so many reasons 😎
Reasons to be cheerful part 3 is my favorite. They're something else 🔥 Another artist with great partyvibes is Kid Creole and The Coconuts. Annie, I'm not your Daddy is their biggest hit
Cheers to you 2 for digger that much deeper.........The British music scene in the late 70's early 80's was amazing...check out Elvis Costello "Pump it up!"
Ian Dury of the Blockheads was disabled, that explains his jerky movements. He was awesome. He had Polio as a child, hence is physical looks, and eventually died from Colon cancer.
His most memorable work was "Spasticus Austisticus" which he wrote as a protest against International Year of the Disabled, it caused contraversy (which he intended) with lyrics like ""I dribble when I piddle 'cos my middle is a riddle".....
Kudos to you for doing this, very much a Londoncentric, Quirky Poetic brilliance, I was 8 years old when I first heard this - living far away from London - still amazing!
My sister and I used to bop around the living room back in 1979 to this. Our parents said this song would be forgotten. It's still fantastic - the Blockheads were one of the best backing bands ever.
God, I LOVED Ian Dury and the Blockheads. His lyricism from MY OLD MAN to SEX AND DRUGS AND ROCK AND ROLL, or I WANNA BE STRAIGHT. And Norman was a beast.
The band were absolutely phenomenal musicians and Dury was one of the most charismatic front men of all time and one of the very finest poets His use of humour and righteous anger in spreading a positive message are pretty much unmatched. Lovely to see people enjoying them for the first time, well worth exploring their entire catalogue.
I remember when this came out. I'd never heard his work before. It's the only time I've said, "this should be a number one record" and I was proved right. Still rocks and pumps excitement. Love the unusual sudden ending too. I even bought the single (I bought albums usually).
one love, happy hippie and dance little rude boy dance ... songs by ian dury that i love... wake up and make love to me is good as well have always had as copy of his greatest hit since about 1980 play it regualrly .. so underrated even in the u.k
Saw them in the early days Newcastle city hall , Ian couldn't stand for most of the gig coz of his legs had a bar stool to rest on , total energy just like you saw for 2 hours . Had a great Che t with the rhythm section in the break ,,, Fantastic.
Great to see your appreciation of Ian Dury and The Blockheads. Fantastic song and incredible musicians. You will probably like the biographical movie about him “Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll”.
So much great music from that group, I was lucky to see them a few times. There was great controversy about his song spasticus autisticus which the radio stations would only play after 9pm, but in the end was played at the 2012 Paralympics Rest in peace Ian and Charley Charles
This came out when I was around 10 years old - It was the second thing that inspired my interest of music after Adam and the Ants. I was away on a school trip to Aviemore (which was the best equivalent of snow-bound activities in the 80's) at the time.
Well, that was a blast from the past!!! I haven't heard that song in a long long time. And tbh, when it was released I didn't like it. But I really enjoyed watching you enjoying it. And not even half way through the song, I was singing along and bouncing in my seat. Thank you for that. ❤💙🎵🎙💃😎
I remember this coming out, it smacked everyone in the face! Ian Dury & The Blockheads! He was an interesting character! Loved the looks on your faces 🙂
Shawn and Mel, Great reactions! I’ve been a big fan of Ian Dury especially this song since 1978. There was a US longer version of this that was even on a 45.
Greatest gig I ever saw. Blockheads 1978 Essex University Stiff Tour. Up against the stage in the middle. Unbelievable musicians, energy and politics rolled up into one ecstatic ball. I spent the afternoon playing pinball and drinking beer with two of the band.
Ian Dury was great ..he had a hard life 1st catching polio from a swimming pool then cancer which took his life..never be another ian Dury..
Amen
Seriously is that why his arms were so skinny?
@@douglas3286 Yes, there's an episode of Parkinson were he had to use the stage wall to walk to the interviewee's seat. Its on youtube Parkinson - Ian Drury.
One half of his body dragged the other half
The blockheads were a great live band
Shout out to Norman Watt-Roy for one of the greatest Basslines in popular music.
100%
Imagine your driving in your car….you look in your rear view mirror….and you see that sweet *BASSLINE* coming at you top speed!!! *WHAT DO YOU DO?!?!*
I completely agree 👍
Doesnt he play with Wilco Johnson now ?
His work with wilko Johnson was outstanding.
I'm not sure what's more enjoyable to watch,the genius of ian dury,or the traumatised innocents listening to it for the first time.brilliant
They were a surprising band. They look like a basic 3 chord punk band, but their musical skill was off the charts.
Ian was a poet nothing less and the Blockheads were tighter than tight. Ian always had to use a stick to walk due to polio so he would stumble about on stage continually holding on to the microphone stand so he wouldn't fall over but the audience just thought that he was just feeling the music.
At it's essence his delivery was born of the 70's pub rock which was a precursor to British Punk as they felt big bands had lost sight of their roots and what the fans wanted so they advocated a back to basics style. Many great act's came out of this style Elvis Costelo, Dr Feelgood, The Stranglers, The Meteors, Joe Strummer of the Clash and of course Ian Dury. Pub rock was primarily a London and Essex scene but bizarrely it was also huge in Central Scotland (where I'm from) so we got to hear and see bands you would normally only see in London as word got out that people in Edinburgh, Falkirk, Stirling and Glasgow got it.
To follow up this they could go with more Ian Dury or fellow pub rockers, Dr Feelgood.
@@PassportToPimlico Milk and Alcohol is an absolute must
Good to see and hear some classic Ian Dury on here. A unique wordsmith and musician. Try wake up and make love to me... If you dare.
@@erict956 And what about this! ruclips.net/video/GzF0AETdRF8/видео.html
The GREAT Ian Dury And The Blockheads!
It's so cool to see today's youngsters appreciating great bands from the past.
I saw them once and they were magnificent.
Good post Eric T.
The funky bass player is one of Britain's finest. - Norman Watt-Roy
Ian Dury was crazy, but a very creative and talented crazy, as were the Blockheads.
Ian Drury and the Blockheads, brilliant British band, saw them live several times and they always delivered.
Ian Drury was quite badly disabled and would often struggle on stage to stay up right while performing with great passion. He was a great poet performer and larger than life personality. this world needs people like him, so sad he is gone.
The album "New Boots and Panties" by Ian and the Blockheads is a masterpiece.
But a bit sweary. Played in front of my parents as a teenager 😱
In Richmond Park in London there is a park bench there in memory of Ian - on which you can sit and plug in to it to hear his music !!!
The original was vandalised and the solar powered MP3 player stopped working. It now has plates with QR codes for your phone.
Look forward to finding that bench 😎
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In the dock of Tiger Bay… love the reference to Cardiff in this. Mr Dury was an often unsung genius in his lyrics
A well loved personality in the English music scene - he never let his disability stop him from rocking out!
Luv the anecdote about him gettin' headbutted by Omar Sharif though!
Random af 👹
This song just is my childhood in the UK in the 70's ... Ian was so underrated ....
He was adored 😊
By us Cockney boys defo....@@MrTele57
Still one of the greatest bass lines ever.
Agreed! He said he thought he was being paid by the note!
Amazing - thanks for playing Ian Drury - great musician - great guy overcame a lot in his life - great passion🙂
So many happy memories of the late 70s and early 80s from this song. Rest in Peace Ian Dury. A true original.
Snap great era punk, funk, new wave, ska, my goodness how lucky we were!
I had the privilege of seeing them live several times. When he got animated, Ian often fell over on stage. A roadie would rush on and pick him up. A genius, and a great loss to the world.
A timeless pop masterpiece.
Ian Dury was a really fascinating guy. There’s a biopic on him called Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll where he’s played by ANdy Serkis
Crap, crap film. So sayeth a Dury fan.
Have to see that!!
@@chrisfell5109 Don't bother, it's crap. If you can find it , watch "On My Life", a BBC doc that Dury made not long before he died. It gives a real insight into his personality and is straight from the horses mouth.
@@thewomble1509 cheers mate
@@chrisfell5109 No probs.
Okay. You haven't stumped me once with a song and a band I've never heard until now. Are you kidding me? I've got to listen to everything they do now. Thank you
Four months later, I bet your a big Blockheads fan by now?
Pure England. Unbelievably brilliant live in the 70s.
Stiff Records had an incredible stable of musicians in the late 70s. Basically the soundtrack of my college years.
Reasons to be cheerful part 3 is worth a listen.
Listen to his son Baxter Dury too.hes fantastic
One of the best bands I have ever seen. The bass player Norman Watt Roy was sensational.
Ian Dury was an icon - and when he says "hit me with your rhythm stick, he ain't just talking about the rhythm, he wants the stick!
Bassist, Norman Roy-Watt was once quoted as saying he "thought he was being paid by the note" when they recorded this monster hit.
Same fast- guitarist Albert Lee
Do they not say this song had the record for the most bass notes
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One of the best songs of all time.. period!!!!
Ian Dury was a great character and the blockheads were fantastic musicians, reasons to be cheerful part 3 is another great track .loved your reaction
Absolutely brilliant and hear that monster bass.
He looks rough and ready, but his heart was all there. He was a poet who moved me with much of his work. I recall going into Woolworths when I bought his album Sex and Drugs and Rock n Roll. The manager served me and gave me such a dirty look. He had no idea of the musical quality and the excellent lyrics.
Greetings you lovely people from sunny London!
I've loved this since 78, Ian was a London legend. The best group in Britain at the time. Going to watch that again now :) X
Ian Dury...what a character. He was left disabled by Polio when he was a child....but he was one of the coolest men to ever grace rock and roll.
Dear wonderful folks ! All his stuff is dope !!!!!! There is so much more !!!! RIP IAN DURY !
I love his Noddy song and there ain't 'arf been some clever bastards.
Ian was a singer, songwriter, producer, mentor ,manager, actor, film producer, screen writer, disability advocate. And is missed by so many for so many reasons 😎
Reasons to be cheerful part 3 is my favorite. They're something else 🔥
Another artist with great partyvibes is Kid Creole and The Coconuts. Annie, I'm not your Daddy is their biggest hit
I agree Reasons to be cheerful part 3 is a great song, but I can't find prt 1 and 2. 😂 😂 😂
Endicott was also a big Kid Creole and the Coconuts song and so was Stool Pigeon.
I'm fond of Stool Pigeon - Kid Creole & the coconuts, and Ian Dury & the.... - Reasons to be cheerful part 3
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All I can say is this band was a music education, unique. and mind blowing. Try his song ,clever trevor. Great reactions guys 😎❤
This cheered me up no end simply because you looked so happy and into the music. More power to you and keep your rythem sticks flailing.
The Blockheads arguably the best backing band of the time, certainly my favourite still
Cheers to you 2 for digger that much deeper.........The British music scene in the late 70's early 80's was amazing...check out Elvis Costello "Pump it up!"
Correct superb Bass work 10/10
First time I saw him in tally ho pub in Kentish Town come on stage on crutches.
He was a talented artist as well,rip my friend
Ian Dury of the Blockheads was disabled, that explains his jerky movements. He was awesome. He had Polio as a child, hence is physical looks, and eventually died from Colon cancer.
His most memorable work was "Spasticus Austisticus" which he wrote as a protest against International Year of the Disabled, it caused contraversy (which he intended) with lyrics like ""I dribble when I piddle 'cos my middle is a riddle".....
My parents did not approve of me liking "Hit me with your rhythm sticks". But the jazzy beat just drew me in like a magnet.
1978 no less. RIP Ian !
Kudos to you for doing this, very much a Londoncentric, Quirky Poetic brilliance, I was 8 years old when I first heard this - living far away from London - still amazing!
Same here. Sang the chorus so much my mother threatened to hit me with a regular stick.
That bass line is beyond amazing.......loved your reaction!
My sister and I used to bop around the living room back in 1979 to this. Our parents said this song would be forgotten. It's still fantastic - the Blockheads were one of the best backing bands ever.
Great Reaction to Ian,Guys:)
My favourite track of his is 'There ain't half been some clever bastards' lyrically fantastic
So happy you guys have discovered Ian Dury. Reasons to be Cheerful Part 3 is another one of his hits worth checking out.
New Boots and Panties. By Ian Dury. One of the greatest albums ever. 🤠❤👌🙏
What a singer, what a band! R.I.P. Ian.
the brilliant ian drury, and his brilliant band,
Loved this song, makes you really go off on the dance floor, great party song.
I swear I am so glad my boy Ian is getting recognition...he deserves more
God, I LOVED Ian Dury and the Blockheads. His lyricism from MY OLD MAN to SEX AND DRUGS AND ROCK AND ROLL, or I WANNA BE STRAIGHT. And Norman was a beast.
The bass player Norman Watt Roy is a friend of mine! What a fantastic band.🏴🇬🇧
The band were absolutely phenomenal musicians and Dury was one of the most charismatic front men of all time and one of the very finest poets His use of humour and righteous anger in spreading a positive message are pretty much unmatched. Lovely to see people enjoying them for the first time, well worth exploring their entire catalogue.
Glad you enjoyed it! I was 14 when this came out - 58 now! Can you imagine a song like this being written today?
Wake Up and Make Love to Me is a great song by Ian Drury.
all over the world, everybody, every culture has rhythm, and we all love to boogie ♥
I remember when this came out. I'd never heard his work before. It's the only time I've said, "this should be a number one record" and I was proved right. Still rocks and pumps excitement. Love the unusual sudden ending too. I even bought the single (I bought albums usually).
It's so so cool to see you guys diggin' what i was diggin' over 40 years ago 😎😆
Glad you liked it. Classic, unique British music.
Great genuine reaction, even after all these years this still sounds fantastic
A great man with a great band band, brilliant live
Love this group, please check out “I wanna be straight” by them. Enjoyed.
In 1981 I used to call WNEW every night and request this song. They would put it on right away.
one love, happy hippie and dance little rude boy dance ... songs by ian dury that i love... wake up and make love to me is good as well have always had as copy of his greatest hit since about 1980 play it regualrly .. so underrated even in the u.k
RIP the late great Ian Dury.
You helped make my day by feeling for Ian Dury, as listening to him is more of a sensation than a sound, keep up the good work
Omg 😎 🙏 😂 finally you and the RUclips universe have discovered Ian and the Blockheads 😍😎🙏
Saw them in the early days Newcastle city hall , Ian couldn't stand for most of the gig coz of his legs had a bar stool to rest on , total energy just like you saw for 2 hours . Had a great Che t with the rhythm section in the break ,,, Fantastic.
Bass line from another dimension
Glad to see someone react to Iain Dury. He had some great songs..
Great to see your appreciation of Ian Dury and The Blockheads. Fantastic song and incredible musicians. You will probably like the biographical movie about him
“Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll”.
QUE GRANDE ERA IAN DURY.
SALUDOS DESDE MALAGA DE, UN MELOMANO
Hi Shawn. Hi Mel
It's nice to be a lunatic. Hit me, hit me, hit meeeeeee. Your first response to the Bloke heads is priceless.
It was a massive hit in the late 70s/80s. It was played constantly. I loved it. Also loved your reaction. Subscribed.
Proper legend. Amazing band.
You gotta do "What a Waste" you can get well into Ian Dury and the Blockheads with that one .
So much great music from that group, I was lucky to see them a few times. There was great controversy about his song spasticus autisticus which the radio stations would only play after 9pm, but in the end was played at the 2012 Paralympics
Rest in peace Ian and Charley Charles
Love this reaction to one of my favourite songs of 1979. Ignore the haters.
This came out when I was around 10 years old - It was the second thing that inspired my interest of music after Adam and the Ants. I was away on a school trip to Aviemore (which was the best equivalent of snow-bound activities in the 80's) at the time.
Well, that was a blast from the past!!! I haven't heard that song in a long long time. And tbh, when it was released I didn't like it. But I really enjoyed watching you enjoying it. And not even half way through the song, I was singing along and bouncing in my seat. Thank you for that. ❤💙🎵🎙💃😎
Thanks for sharing. Means a lot to me as a big Ian Dury fan since I was 12😉
i mixed for Ian Dury in the 70s he had polio and was on stage for 3 hrs in Newcastle aussie a beautiful man i was lucky to meet him
The subversive lyrics, energy and visuals of punk. The smooth, hip instrumentals of jazz funk. This is the very definition of cool.
Norman watt Roy’s base line is just fantastic and the mixing of this record is second to none
Back in the late '70s he was big in the New Wave movement in Britain. loved this song and it's still fun.
Great tune, great band, and a great man. Ian will be sorely missed by us all who loved his poetry and music.
One of the most influential and diverse talents ever. Ian Dury is truly missed.
Haha your expressions guys were priceless. This went to number 1 in England if I am not mistaken. Great vibe to this tune.
I remember this coming out, it smacked everyone in the face! Ian Dury & The Blockheads! He was an interesting character! Loved the looks on your faces 🙂
Brilliant choice guys. Ian Dury is great.
Ian Dury♥️🏴
He was sooo unique and fabulous
Glad you guys love this song. I almost got addicted to it! 😆
Shawn and Mel, Great reactions! I’ve been a big fan of Ian Dury especially this song since 1978. There was a US longer version of this that was even on a 45.
Greatest gig I ever saw. Blockheads 1978 Essex University Stiff Tour. Up against the stage in the middle. Unbelievable musicians, energy and politics rolled up into one ecstatic ball. I spent the afternoon playing pinball and drinking beer with two of the band.
Had a fantastic band mixed with his fabulous and often humorous take on life
Hit = something else. He got it, she didn't immediately. The rhythm is something natural like the man said. Good post guys.