Most 'punk' bands were conforming poseurs... The Damned were one of the few to be truly punk... Everyone had their own style, they weren't afraid to use keyboards, they weren't afraid to show they could play their instruments, they weren't afraid to write unconventional songs for a punk band. They truly did their own thing and didn't give a fuck.
Agreed. They really evolved over time to be so much more than a punk band. (not that a "punk band" is something lesser). I mean holy crap, who could even think up a masterpiece like "Curtain Call". I listen to that song and think, "who in their right mind could come up with something like this?" Simply brilliant and criminally under appreciated.
+lisa lorraine They are still doing gig's, the captain is with them and they still are fantastic. They did the Concord 2 at Brighton this year, catch them when you can.
Having been into the Damned for 40 YEARS (just realised and expressed that for the first time - scary) I am mystified that I have never heard this Peel sessions version before & mystified multiplied by illuminated by how crazy different / exquisite / fucking brilliant it is.
The Damned are still going!? Dammit I have got to try and get them to play in my village. What do you reckon the chances I could offer them a working holiday?
Holy shit, I've never heard this song before. I've know "of" the Damned forever, but never really knew a lot about them. I recently saw the documentary, "The Damned: Don't You Wish We Were Dead" and I've been hooked ever since. Such an amazing band and what an amazing story. If you've not seen the doc, check it out. "Where's the replay button...."
12 years later and I love it more! Tbh, the John peel sessions were often better than the big lable recordings. The original punks from the Welsh Valleys.
LOVE IT! Dave is still hanging about Hemel now and again. His mum lives next door to my mate. Great version of the track. John Peel always did great sessions.
I dig the psychedelia craziness in the background fueled by the depressive motto. That's what makes The Damned so loveable. Everything is mismatched and undeniably attractive.
Thanks for posting this. I never thought of this song as an 'ode to paranoia' tho', 'cause that's a form of delusion, while this describes waking up to reality (even if described in an exaggerated, almost sci-fi way, & with extreme conclusions) & a moment of awareness & consciousness, maybe even a 'call to arms': "Illegal to dance, forbidden to cry/you do what you're told & never ask why/Ignore all those fools/they can't understand we make our own rules". Real Rock'n'roll, no paranoia... : )
Cheers for the post. First time i saw the damned was on machine gut tour in coventry. I remember that old grey whistle test performance and now i have it! Wicked man.
Cheers mate! That woz quick, cannot fault them, refreshes my total disdain for what is going on with the music (if you can call it that) of today. More like friggin Karaoke. Still sounds fresh, what a great band. Cheers, John.
Have you read 1987's "The Light at the End of the Tunnel?" A 2-cd compilation of the same name was also released that year. I didn't know about Cornwell's book. Thanks for that.
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Most 'punk' bands were conforming poseurs... The Damned were one of the few to be truly punk... Everyone had their own style, they weren't afraid to use keyboards, they weren't afraid to show they could play their instruments, they weren't afraid to write unconventional songs for a punk band. They truly did their own thing and didn't give a fuck.
Agreed. They really evolved over time to be so much more than a punk band. (not that a "punk band" is something lesser). I mean holy crap, who could even think up a masterpiece like "Curtain Call". I listen to that song and think, "who in their right mind could come up with something like this?" Simply brilliant and criminally under appreciated.
@@vcp93 You should try listening to a few Progressive Rock (or "Prog") bands,that`s where Curtain Call comes from
Pistols and Exploited were two of the genuine ones. The likes of the Clash were just a middle class art school manufactured act.
Bollocks.
@@michaelstephen819 R.sole.
...wonderful...just bloody wonderful...thankyou the Damnedxx
one of the most underrated bands ever?
+lisa lorraine They are still doing gig's, the captain is with them and they still are fantastic.
They did the Concord 2 at Brighton this year, catch them when you can.
underrated by whom? these were immense, what a pathetic comment..
@@clintdavies491 Obviously by those whom do not rate them above a certain threshold. Hope that clarifies the term 'underrated' for you.
@@dylanevans2498 brother or dad? another pathetic comment . 7?
You gotta be kiddin me..
Sad news today big Algy. Killer Bass lines like here and great sound . Really enjoyed his input. The super Bass lines will live on. Thanks Big guy 💚💣
Having been into the Damned for 40 YEARS (just realised and expressed that for the first time - scary) I am mystified that I have never heard this Peel sessions version before & mystified multiplied by illuminated by how crazy different / exquisite / fucking brilliant it is.
True of so many Peel Sessions versions of songs
Brilliant
I'm sixty and feel lucky to have been around in those times, although I didn't appreciate it then as much as I do now or would have with hindsight.
the peel stuff always sounds uber-amazing. Very clean with no energy loss IMHO.
I listened to this song 10 times today and it gets better and better every time!
That's so rad!!!
Old Grey Winstel Test.. Oh hell yeah, the Damned~!
saw them tonight..... Captain slayed the guitar!!!! Captain you were the hero of tonight..... the most fun concert of my life ever
The Damned are still going!? Dammit I have got to try and get them to play in my village. What do you reckon the chances I could offer them a working holiday?
I was 18 again there for a moment, I'm back now.
I'm old and poor, but damn I look good.
me too. where is my black mini waitress uniform and candies wood heels?
luv your comment matey
@@creedworshiper I have no private thoughts anymore.
The lord will restore us,lol
Eine der besten Bands des Punkrocks !
I just checked out the other versions of this song and this is BY FAR the best. Thank you so much for posting this version, it kills.
Glad you like them both Frank, my intention was to bring both versions to a wider audience
I agree, is it on the Chiswick Compilation album?
Holy shit, I've never heard this song before. I've know "of" the Damned forever, but never really knew a lot about them. I recently saw the documentary, "The Damned: Don't You Wish We Were Dead" and I've been hooked ever since. Such an amazing band and what an amazing story. If you've not seen the doc, check it out.
"Where's the replay button...."
thanks for the info, the same happened to me
Wow what a great version!!! Much more up-front and in your face than the album version. I prefer this over the album version!
one of the best songs in the world!
A most incredible version of a great song!
Best Damned punk band ever!
Brilliant keyboard play love this song
What a banging tune..after all these years..fucking awesome.
Yeah, right.
Great version of another Damned classic
IMO, the very best version of this song.
12 years later and I love it more! Tbh, the John peel sessions were often better than the big lable recordings. The original punks from the Welsh Valleys.
A great piece of gothic garage.
LOVE IT! Dave is still hanging about Hemel now and again. His mum lives next door to my mate. Great version of the track. John Peel always did great sessions.
Oh dear,I always thought Dave Vanian was ultra-cool until you mentioned he hangs out somewhere like Hemel Hempstead lololol
Absolute genius; one of the best bands of all time. Ground breaking.
Hands down the best version. Thanks OP
I dig the psychedelia craziness in the background fueled by the depressive motto. That's what makes The Damned so loveable. Everything is mismatched and undeniably attractive.
The best :) Still listening at 61 lol
great version, i think the clarity and bass tone is what really makes this one great for me. :)
Your editing is just astounding!
Spite Classic Thanks, glad you liked the video
One of my favorite Damned songs next to plan 9 channel 7 and smash it up
chetrok1 Don’t forget Fan Club
These three are my favs of all..... Hope they play at least one next time I see them in Glasgow this year
Brilliant, one of my favorites of all time.
the first British punk band to have a record, playing a proto-gothic song, with a bassist who formed a metal band after leaving. I love the 80's xD
Vanian and Sensible - what a perfect double act.
The synth sounds totalty difrent to the versions i knew before. Amazing to hear this song in just another version. Great. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful version of thos song,
The best version, by far.
Thanks for posting this. I never thought of this song as an 'ode to paranoia' tho', 'cause that's a form of delusion, while this describes waking up to reality (even if described in an exaggerated, almost sci-fi way, & with extreme conclusions) & a moment of awareness & consciousness, maybe even a 'call to arms': "Illegal to dance, forbidden to cry/you do what you're told & never ask why/Ignore all those fools/they can't understand we make our own rules". Real Rock'n'roll, no paranoia... : )
Too right,and more true now than ever in this age of internet snooping and control.
WHY AREN'T THESE GUYS MORE POPULAR?
Cause there old cunts and awesome
Great upload defo my fave song by them. Lyrically where we are right now
Thank you for the song suggestions,.. I enjoyed them both. :)
The best
Excellent video another good video Mr Samhain666
25 people clearly have No Damn(ed) taste!!
Yeah, this was before my time.:Dlol A lot of great music from that era, must have been an amazing time!!!
Absolutely fabulous editing amigo. I'm surprised I hadn't noticed this before!
Cheers for the post. First time i saw the damned was on machine gut tour in coventry. I remember that old grey whistle test performance and now i have it! Wicked man.
Great version.....
Wonderful, masterpiece
Great video montage
Thank you 🙏 never heard this before
thanks sam !
The BEST!!!!
Always great
Perfection!
Un clàssic d'una de les millors bandes que mai hi ha hagut. Grans!
The damned....awesome...
The very excellent Damned firing on all cylinders.
Incredible editing!
my heroes!
Smashing ♡
How true is this.....2021
happier now, BRILLIANT!!!!!!!
Great song BTW :D
happy 50th dave!
great lyrics!
this version always makes me :)
Cheers mate! That woz quick, cannot fault them, refreshes my total disdain for what is going on with the music (if you can call it that) of today. More like friggin Karaoke.
Still sounds fresh, what a great band.
Cheers, John.
As relevant as ever, more so even.
My 2ND favourite after Go Buddy Go buddy, Go buddy, Go buddy .. go, go, ...GO!!
damned, this is great!
all good makes life worth living
Captian and Monty sharing the keyboard solo! Nice work
BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was supposed to be seeing them in Bath Komedia tonight but they've cancelled due to Covid. :(
Very appropriate title
This is the best line up of the damned with algy on bass
Fookin brilliant
Timeless :)
Don't know if any has ever covered it. A travesty if not......
Awesome !!
Still the best
Sheer brilliance.....
Brilliant
Bass line is so bad ass!!
Love this!!!:D
great song this
brilliant :)
IGNORE < ALL THOSE FOOLS THEY DONT UNDERSTAND WE MAKE OR OWN RULES!superb!
2nd greatest UK band ever!
great!!!
cool stuff!
much mightier song than say: "don't stop believin'"
This sound 😍😍
I love it
So love this ;))
Fantastic what a band super musicians cooler than cool
i wish i could play this awesome keyboard solo. how can i?
@vegbloke Too bloody right! I`ve just read Hughs book,and thestranglers-No Mercy-About time there was a warts `n all book about the Damned!?
Rick Wakeman watch out!! Captain on keyboards, nice! That how it should be done. He plays a mean guitar as well. Wot happened?
Ta, John.
I love the do whop at the end...lol
Have you read 1987's "The Light at the End of the Tunnel?" A 2-cd compilation of the same name was also released that year.
I didn't know about Cornwell's book. Thanks for that.
thank you (-;