In the days that people properly rocked out at a gig and didn’t have phones to video. That venue was the perfect size… I miss it and it’s sticky floor. I had forgotten how big it was… ooh er.
Setlist for anyone who needs it 1.bareback 0:24 2.black shuck 2:10 3.growing on me 5:55 4.the best of me 9:14 5.love is only a feeling12:52 6.get your hands off my woman17:00 7. I believe in a thing called love23:03 8.givin up 27:53 9.love on the rocks with no ice33:54
1 bareback 0:24 2 black shuck 2:10 3 growing on me 5:55 4 the best of me 9:14 5 love is only a feeling 12:52 6 get your hands off my woman 17:00 7 I believe in a thing called love 23:03 8 givin up 27:53 9 love on the rocks with no ice 33:54
Thanks for Justins Justin Hawkins Rides again, I rediscovered Darkness. Some friends saw them on Sabaton Open Air and they told me they stole the show, after this, I do believe that. It is 2022 now and it is great to know that there are still great rock bands around. Next time, when the planets align right, I am gonna see them, you will finf me on the front row!
Dan is da man! His tone outta that AC30 is fuckin KILLA! I'm actually looking for an AC30 to buy for my guitar rig rn because of Dan's tone. This band is what the world needs rn. 🤘🤘🤘
Any band that has a member that champions a Thin Lizzy t-shirt is a great band in my opinion. The Darkness are a cracking band, saw them a few years back in a venue that holds about 400 people, played it like it was a 8000 capacity arena. Truly brilliant.
It is rare for such an amazing voice to grace us with song. The Darkness, single handedly saved Classic Rock N Roll. And as far as Glam Rock goes, they might be gods.
Being an "older" Musician I have to go outside of rock more and more for inspiration. .seen em and heard em all as they say , but a band like this comes along and BOOM! !! They nail it ✊✊✊✊😊
I've been on a The Darkness binge for 2 days straight. I had NO IDEA just how friggin good they are! Excellent musicianship, fantastic showmanship and not a single bad song. They are criminally underrated.
@@foofy14 I would absolutely love to 😍 Just from watching those clips I'm convinced they are one of the top live bands out there. Sadly, my country is turning into a totalitarian nightmare right now and I have lost all hope that things will ever get back to normal, which includes attending a show without showing your papers (provided it doesn't get canceled all together, mind you) 😭
@@foofy14 Nope, I'm from "We really really enjoy virtue-signaling and lecturing other countries, but actually haven't learned anything from our history, now show me your papers", aka Germany 😉
Their first two albums are end-to-end ball tearers. And that just gets you started, there's like 6 more. Easily have been one of my favourite bands for many years now and I came out of the 70's where all this stuff was born.
I always wonders why nobody remembers to give a round of applause to the Hawkins brothers' parents for raising real rock stars among their generation! I salute you Mr&Mrs Hawkins. The lady who gave birth to these two men must be the coolest mother on Earth.
So fantastic to see all the people smiling and having a good time , NO PHONES getting in the way either , People there in the moment having a great time. I saw them on the permission to land tour and the one way tour , the first was the best. Bring back the old Darkness.
Freddie would be very proud indeed, they would do a great version of Tie Your Mother Down. The Darkness are probably the most underrated band of all time, Dan is a phenomenal guitarist
@@jamescuttsmusicjcm5013 well i was 16 when i believe in a thing called love came out, i used to go to a place on carver street around corner from west street and i used to go there listen to it when i was there all the time, good childhood memory haha
@@timeyre-swain9484 Haha cool! I first saw them when they supported Def Leppard (Great show that was), I think it was 2003. Someone slapped a flyer in my hand as I was waiting outside "Get your hands off my woman motherf**ker" it read. LOL! I was like "what the?". Anyway, from the moment they came on stage I knew at that point that they were gonna go somewhere because their stage presence rocked! I will admit that people at the time saw his voice as a gimmick and thought I was a bit crackers with over optimism. I said "Give them six months and I bet you they will be more well known". Then about 6-7 months later or something Growing On Me appeared on Kerrang etc. Hahaha. They had to eat their words. After that they were selling out arenas. Good memories. I was pretty bummed about them breaking up, but it led to an interesting time after... I used to play in a band a few years later, that would support various 80s acts when they were playing in rock venues (Corporation / Boardwalk etc), and one day we got to support Stone Gods (When Justin left and the band went his own way with their tech singing). I got to have a cool hang out with Dan and he was down to earth and a good laugh. He liked talking to me because I didn't constantly pester him about his brother / his rehab etc. Another great memory right there. EDIT: I was about 15 back in 2003. So we are about the same age.
this is one of the best performances ever i think. their music is incredible beyond words. i truly love this band more than anything and would not be alive without them. long live their music, i swear i'll see them live one day and that will be the only day i am ever truly alive. i am just so grateful that they exist.
Such an amazing band...love these guys, original, classic, rocking hard, actually play....no modern day garbage digital machines. Just superb. This type of music holds a key audience that can not ever be lost. I hope more recording artists will keep this music alive. FOREVER LIVE THE DARKNESS
@@JenniferGonzalez-gx5qv I'm sure they do but it's been professionally filmed . I would have thought they would release something and not just have 10 pro camera operators there for the hell of it.
Goose pimples all over for this awesome band a unique & unrivalled combo of Queen, Quo, AC⚡️DC & Thin Lizzy, with an incredible lead voice & attitude to match that saved us from much of the mainstream crap of the 90’s & beyond.... Love this band xxxxx :D
Holy S_it these guys are best F_cking rock band I've seen since first hearing AC/DC way back in the early 80's! PLEASE DON'T stop making wonderful Rock Music!
That first two minutes was just to prove.. Don’t fuck with us.. if we Wanted to… we will play any and on this planet off the stage… They make music they want to… So fucking good!
Two of the most underrated rock guitarists to come out of the UK. Everyone picks fault with Justin’s voice as a joke but no one can pick fault with his lead guitar playing. The guy can pull off some serious guitar licks.
“Love on the rocks” live is the greatest thing ever. Was at a show of theirs and touched Justin on the leg as he went thru the crowd....was so stoked. They are the best, funnest concert I’ve ever been to. Absolutely rocked the place. Amazing performers
funny how back then they used to close the shows with 'Love On The Rocks...' and now ALWAYS bring it down with 'I Believe In A Thing...' not complaining, but these cats know what their signature show-stopping number is... they're still a proper rock band and bless them for that! -Swiney
Love the band, but I guess this was filmed back when "art directors" though that cutting the video every 1sec made it look "exciting" but in fact it's just annoying to watch because I can't focus on anything interesting. Gave up after 5 mins.
shoulda seen these guys play thetford forest a few years back but was too late to order tickets, but i got tickets for their next show at the cambridge corn exchange later this month, simply cannot wait, their the best rock band the uk ever had =)
![The Darkness - Love On The Rocks With No Ice [Live at The Astoria 2003]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/kwA_k73b5Bw/mqdefault.jpg)
Justin Hawkins is a national treasure and a bonafide rock god.
Rock God doth suffice
you're perfectly right even if i'm french
Love On the Rocks is the ultimate Rock Star moment !
Well said! The new album is incredible!
As well as dan, I mean he is a legend too
My life is significantly more awesome because of The Darkness. 20+ years of obsession.
In the days that people properly rocked out at a gig and didn’t have phones to video.
That venue was the perfect size… I miss it and it’s sticky floor.
I had forgotten how big it was… ooh er.
❤
Setlist for anyone who needs it
1.bareback 0:24
2.black shuck 2:10
3.growing on me 5:55
4.the best of me 9:14
5.love is only a feeling12:52
6.get your hands off my woman17:00
7. I believe in a thing called love23:03
8.givin up 27:53
9.love on the rocks with no ice33:54
Thanks Mate!
The real MVP!
Thank harry potter!!!
1 bareback 0:24
2 black shuck 2:10
3 growing on me 5:55
4 the best of me 9:14
5 love is only a feeling 12:52
6 get your hands off my woman 17:00
7 I believe in a thing called love 23:03
8 givin up 27:53
9 love on the rocks with no ice 33:54
thanks, buddy! *high5
Cheers!
This is a good short setlist here. They end with one of my songs.
Get this guy a pint, anyone sees him at the local pub right?
Thank you! You have no idea how many years i have tryed to finf the name of that intro song
Long life for those guys. Thanks for saving rock n roll.
É isso aeeee!!!!!
Juju Gamer
Mauricio Reichert oiii
call-in
They're like queen but more mouthy and humourous
Thanks for Justins Justin Hawkins Rides again, I rediscovered Darkness. Some friends saw them on Sabaton Open Air and they told me they stole the show, after this, I do believe that. It is 2022 now and it is great to know that there are still great rock bands around. Next time, when the planets align right, I am gonna see them, you will finf me on the front row!
I've been enjoying ...Rides Again so much I've decided to go back and investigate too
I don't like people who don't find Dan Hawkins one of the best guitarists of our times 😊😊😊
Terrific.
Both of the Hawkins boys are great guitarists. They are both funny as hell too.
Dan is da man! His tone outta that AC30 is fuckin KILLA! I'm actually looking for an AC30 to buy for my guitar rig rn because of Dan's tone. This band is what the world needs rn. 🤘🤘🤘
Any band that has a member that champions a Thin Lizzy t-shirt is a great band in my opinion.
The Darkness are a cracking band, saw them a few years back in a venue that holds about 400 people, played it like it was a 8000 capacity arena. Truly brilliant.
..saw them Sat last (Oct 2022). Great gig, and of course Phil Lynott is personal hero!
I always loved this band. The mix between AC/DC, Queen and Status Quo ist so powerfull !
The perfect comment
I didn't realise just how much the rhythm guitar drives the songs. And he's so tight. Absolutely amazing 👏
Malcon to malcon Hugo influence from acdc
Me in my 38th years of life watching this at 5 am going wild: 🤟🏻
Me in 2004 watching The Darkness live in Rome: 🙌🏻
Moral: ROCK WILL NEVER DIE!
Don't forget Dan Hawkins, he writes most of the songs/riffs, his guitar playing especially on 'get your hands off my woman' is incredible
Agree! One of my fav players nowadays!
Hands down, the best modern riff author and rhythm player
Dan is the Man!
Dan plays like there's no tomorrow. And his tone, outta that AC30, is *chef's kiss*. Love him and the whole band 🤘🤘🤘
I fell in love with The Darkness, from the very first time I heard them.
Me too ! 😃
@@johnnie3Chords me three!
Me too and I'm 70 ! To sing and play that well is rare and truly amazing . Count me in !
Me too as well also!!!@@johnnie3Chords
It is rare for such an amazing voice to grace us with song. The Darkness, single handedly saved Classic Rock N Roll. And as far as Glam Rock goes, they might be gods.
perfectly said my friend.
Steel Panther though - they are good friends 😁 and airborne
where have these guys been my whole life? they freakin' rock!
Being an "older" Musician I have to go outside of rock more and more for inspiration. .seen em and heard em all as they say , but a band like this comes along and BOOM! !! They nail it ✊✊✊✊😊
I've been on a The Darkness binge for 2 days straight. I had NO IDEA just how friggin good they are! Excellent musicianship, fantastic showmanship and not a single bad song. They are criminally underrated.
If you ever get the chance to see them live, I couldn't recommend it enough! Saw them in '14 and again last Monday, both times were INCREDIBLE
Criminally underrated is exactly right.
@@foofy14 I would absolutely love to 😍 Just from watching those clips I'm convinced they are one of the top live bands out there. Sadly, my country is turning into a totalitarian nightmare right now and I have lost all hope that things will ever get back to normal, which includes attending a show without showing your papers (provided it doesn't get canceled all together, mind you) 😭
@@Always-fd7pk I'm assuming you're from the states then, dw, our country (UK) is following the state's awful ways too so I hear ya!
@@foofy14 Nope, I'm from "We really really enjoy virtue-signaling and lecturing other countries, but actually haven't learned anything from our history, now show me your papers", aka Germany 😉
I miss this venue and Astoria2 so much
Their first two albums are end-to-end ball tearers. And that just gets you started, there's like 6 more. Easily have been one of my favourite bands for many years now and I came out of the 70's where all this stuff was born.
@bigmaxy07 I agree, I'm sitting here looking at this concert thinking, is this 2003 or 1973?? My God, can you imagine if they were around in the 70's!
It's really such a crime how underrated they are. Such amazing musicians
I'd like to see them with the Strut's . I can dream can't I ?
Their live performances shows how great of a band they really are.
I think this is my fave ever live performance of anyone
Damn. They are so damn solid live. Also they sound so full even when one guitar plays. Hope to see then live one day
I always wonders why nobody remembers to give a round of applause to the Hawkins brothers' parents for raising real rock stars among their generation! I salute you Mr&Mrs Hawkins. The lady who gave birth to these two men must be the coolest mother on Earth.
Soundtrack to my eclipse love it Thanks
So fantastic to see all the people smiling and having a good time , NO PHONES getting in the way either , People there in the moment having a great time. I saw them on the permission to land tour and the one way tour , the first was the best. Bring back the old Darkness.
I’m always sickened that I never got to see them during the PTL era.
I always thought comments like this were a joke and no-one actually made them for real.
I love him asking them to hold up their lighters for Love is Only a Feeling, and then confetti starts falling, lol.
Simply beautiful, wow Freddie Mercury would be proud 👏 ❤
Proud for the vocals or the outfits? Lol, i agree, I think Freddie would love it;)
Freddie would be very proud indeed, they would do a great version of Tie Your Mother Down. The Darkness are probably the most underrated band of all time, Dan is a phenomenal guitarist
Queen would blow them away live anytime
Justin Hawkins is one of the best frontman in rock I ever heard.the band is awesome .a truly great Rockband the darkness
This is such an underrated band. Saw them just before COVID hit in feb 2020 and they did a great show.
I've been missing this for 7yrs ugh 😎
This should have 10 Million Views!
The 00's
The last decade of good music
Fucking '10s and '20s...
i can remember when they came out, not many ppl liked them but now ppl love them
round here in Sheffield, UK it was a different story. haha.
@@jamescuttsmusicjcm5013 i am from sheffield lol
@@timeyre-swain9484 haha that's very odd, they sold places out with ease. loads of people liked them.
@@jamescuttsmusicjcm5013 well i was 16 when i believe in a thing called love came out, i used to go to a place on carver street around corner from west street and i used to go there listen to it when i was there all the time, good childhood memory haha
@@timeyre-swain9484 Haha cool! I first saw them when they supported Def Leppard (Great show that was), I think it was 2003. Someone slapped a flyer in my hand as I was waiting outside "Get your hands off my woman motherf**ker" it read. LOL! I was like "what the?". Anyway, from the moment they came on stage I knew at that point that they were gonna go somewhere because their stage presence rocked! I will admit that people at the time saw his voice as a gimmick and thought I was a bit crackers with over optimism. I said "Give them six months and I bet you they will be more well known". Then about 6-7 months later or something Growing On Me appeared on Kerrang etc. Hahaha. They had to eat their words. After that they were selling out arenas. Good memories. I was pretty bummed about them breaking up, but it led to an interesting time after...
I used to play in a band a few years later, that would support various 80s acts when they were playing in rock venues (Corporation / Boardwalk etc), and one day we got to support Stone Gods (When Justin left and the band went his own way with their tech singing). I got to have a cool hang out with Dan and he was down to earth and a good laugh. He liked talking to me because I didn't constantly pester him about his brother / his rehab etc. Another great memory right there.
EDIT: I was about 15 back in 2003. So we are about the same age.
RIP the Astoria. Best live venue in London
this is one of the best performances ever i think. their music is incredible beyond words. i truly love this band more than anything and would not be alive without them.
long live their music, i swear i'll see them live one day and that will be the only day i am ever truly alive. i am just so grateful that they exist.
The best of Quo, ACDC, and Queen all mixed together to form THE DARKNESS!!!
farmtracks1 and Thin Lizzy!
farmtracks1 where does the ridiculously high voice come from?
Budgie!
Sparks!
And ZZ Top
Such an amazing band...love these guys, original, classic, rocking hard, actually play....no modern day garbage digital machines. Just superb. This type of music holds a key audience that can not ever be lost. I hope more recording artists will keep this music alive. FOREVER LIVE THE DARKNESS
Every time I rewatch this it just keeps on getting better. The Darkness are fucking ANIMALS
I heard Permission to Land and my life changed forever. Oh my God
Someone explains to me why The Darkness has not released this concert on DVD / CD!!!? It's fantastic and epic!
May be they aren’t money grabbing arseholes and do it for the love ......I’m guessing
@@JenniferGonzalez-gx5qv I'm sure they do but it's been professionally filmed . I would have thought they would release something and not just have 10 pro camera operators there for the hell of it.
Not a smartphone in sight, amazing
Justin is lovechild of Brian Connolly(Sweet) and Fredy Mercury
If there was no Justin, he would have to be invented.
What a vocalist!!!
Love on the Rocks (with no ice) is still one of the best things I've heard in the last 20yrs. Those last two final chords are pure metal... \m/
70's guy.. This just rocks
Justin Hawkins sounds like a mix between Freddy Mercury and Robert Smith. I love that.
im from Los angeles AND i love the Darkness they do Love Songs with Les Paul's Better than any Band......
Ever Bravo.
Those live vocals, damn so awesome.
His blending of fallsetto and real voice are spot on.
Goose pimples all over for this awesome band a unique & unrivalled combo of Queen, Quo, AC⚡️DC & Thin Lizzy, with an incredible lead voice & attitude to match that saved us from much of the mainstream crap of the 90’s & beyond.... Love this band xxxxx :D
Man, I'm blown away .Where the F have I been ?
Dan's solo on Love Is Only A Feeling was so beautifully constructed! Loved the build-up!
Also Justin's towards the end. Great musical presence.
Love when a band works the audience.
Miss live music so much man it hurts
Hurts in its literal sense..
@@annmikk4100 sorry what do you mean X ?
@@mattyboywalker9094 if you are as used to attend live music as i am, you would know what i mean..
@@annmikk4100 every month sometimes so many a month. Locally or travelling I'm addicted
Craftmanship of nasty licks.
Everything about this show was superb.
Even the camera work was awesome capturing the band, the audience and the mood.
Brilliant!
Holy S_it these guys are best F_cking rock band I've seen since first hearing AC/DC way back in the early 80's! PLEASE DON'T stop making wonderful Rock Music!
Still to this day I think that the version of I Believe in a Thing Called Love is the best sounding live recording of the song out there!
the band was kicking ass here great
That first two minutes was just to prove.. Don’t fuck with us.. if we Wanted to… we will play any and on this planet off the stage…
They make music they want to… So fucking good!
Two of the most underrated rock guitarists to come out of the UK. Everyone picks fault with Justin’s voice as a joke but no one can pick fault with his lead guitar playing. The guy can pull off some serious guitar licks.
Anyone who finds fault with his voice are idiots who don't know good singing when they hear it!
now THAT's a rock and roll show!
I can't wait to see them live. This was an amazing show and great job capturing it, good sound.
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Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame material right here
brilliant
the solo to givin up gives me the shivers everytime
This is so great music.
Awesome!
Yes sir! Respect from Tennessee. 🇺🇸
Killer set!
Great show , great band !
I was there.
Love on the rocks has to be one of the great hard rock releases in recent times.
Can't play this loud enough! 💥🤘
These guys are awesome 👌
“Love on the rocks” live is the greatest thing ever. Was at a show of theirs and touched Justin on the leg as he went thru the crowd....was so stoked. They are the best, funnest concert I’ve ever been to. Absolutely rocked the place. Amazing performers
Smashing!
Wish these guys would make a live album.
So good!! Serious Rock !!
Great Band
Nailed it!
VERY VERY GOOD , EXCELLENT GROUPE
So Great Band, love it, Keep Rock on!!!
Most awesome, epic concert! Woo-hoo!
Some people are gifted, sing amazingly and shred the guitar better than i can after years of trying to shred. WTF?F?
You're really growin' on me!!!!!!!! great song!!!!
Should have 20 Million!
The Darkness are the greatest. Nothing or anything else compares.
funny how back then they used to close the shows with 'Love On The Rocks...' and now ALWAYS bring it down with 'I Believe In A Thing...' not complaining, but these cats know what their signature show-stopping number is... they're still a proper rock band and bless them for that! -Swiney
Man this band are the best, back here and now. Mega! They fucking Rock like fuck!
Vi amo oggi come ieri! Grandi!!!
I believe in a thing call ... The Darkness! Great!! Hats off to this guys!
Love the band, but I guess this was filmed back when "art directors" though that cutting the video every 1sec made it look "exciting" but in fact it's just annoying to watch because I can't focus on anything interesting. Gave up after 5 mins.
@@rodtrela1177 F
...or butt shots.
Yyyyyeeeesss!!
Yesss 😢
Good lord it's horrible, and a shame as it would be great if there weren't 50-80 cuts per minute
I always maintained that Darkness are exceptional Live Outfit !
I like the grumpy looking guy in the cool hat. I wonder what his deal is. ❤❤❤
shoulda seen these guys play thetford forest a few years back but was too late to order tickets, but i got tickets for their next show at the cambridge corn exchange later this month, simply cannot wait, their the best rock band the uk ever had =)
Great Video. It's amazing how good these guys sound live. We need a USA Tour once this Covid thing is done
They ARE touring USA!!
I have tickets for April 15, 2022.
Thank God for The Darkness ♥
One of the greatest bands around.
Only true rock band of recent years!!!!!SUPER
Dude @ 32:05 is like "Where are my frikkin contact lenses?" 😎Great concert btw, absolutely love it 👌