You could say 1957 to 1966 but even then that would really only represent the years the media took an interest .Scooter boys still exist and the northern soul seen persisted including here in Scotland . That's not even mentioning my generation the Two tone era, the Jam etc.
The mod 1980s revival in Lancashire after the movie Quadrophenia was a weird time. Though the mods of the 1980-84 era in that area 12-16 year olds I knew, instead of suits they wore those army green 'fish tail' long coats with circular RAF patches on the pack and rode scooters (the 'Vespa' was the most sought after). It wasn't in mainstream media yet it was a thing back then. these 60s mods are quite different.
@@ajs41 interesting, not many from what I remember of the 1980s even the ones that were Mods didn't like The Jam. They were however massive fans of the The Kinks and The Who I remember.
The two girls at the end can be seen over john stephens left shoulder at the beginning with their 60s shades on .theyd be welcome on the back of my motor scooter
I remember the Mods very well. They were always at loggerheads with the Rockers and the favourite pastime of these rival groups was to drive down to seaside towns and smash them up. Absolutely pathetic.
Went to all that trouble to dress up sharp, and then travelled to a beach (!) to beat 🎶 each other up? Why, did the Beach Boys ever go and stomp all over your discotheques?? Kids those days.
@@amandajstar That's what I was thinking. He's obviously pronoucing "Mod" like "Mahd", not "Mard". "Mahd" and "Mard" would be pronounced differently in a rhotic Irish accent.
I love these old clips. Wish they were MUCH longer.
Love this, and I didn't know that 1964 was already pretty late for being a mod (although it continued obviously throughout the 60s)
@@chaosflower4892wrong . That is early 80s this is mid 60s
You could say 1957 to 1966 but even then that would really only represent the years the media took an interest .Scooter boys still exist and the northern soul seen persisted including here in Scotland .
That's not even mentioning my generation the Two tone era, the Jam etc.
I find the girls talking about "not" getting into trouble more compelling than the mod men's tailored transgressions.
Dave Clark is so good looking. Love the style and his Cuban hill boots 👢
These are my favorite videos on yt. Thank you BBC!
Great footage - the '60s were getting into full swing by this point!!
Oh man those heels!
Back when fashion was the absolute business unlike nowadays shite that people wear. Love these old videos. Back when normality was at it's finest
The mod 1980s revival in Lancashire after the movie Quadrophenia was a weird time. Though the mods of the 1980-84 era in that area 12-16 year olds I knew, instead of suits they wore those army green 'fish tail' long coats with circular RAF patches on the pack and rode scooters (the 'Vespa' was the most sought after). It wasn't in mainstream media yet it was a thing back then. these 60s mods are quite different.
Were people in Lancashire fans of The Jam?
@@ajs41 interesting, not many from what I remember of the 1980s even the ones that were Mods didn't like The Jam. They were however massive fans of the The Kinks and The Who I remember.
I’m in pieces bits and pieces, I’m glad I’m all over though, I’m fast catch me if you can 👍
John Stephen interviewed here owned most of the Carnaby Street shops at one point after the mass commercialization of swinging sixties
Why can’t we have the whole episode?
I wanna be different, like everyone else.
Didn’t know the word “hipster” was used in 1964
It came from the '40s. Wild jazz folks. The recent use was dug up in a slightly derogatory way.
Hipster trousers , meaning they hang on the hips not the waist .
@@shaunw9270In the US we called it hip huggers.
@@Mick_Ts_Chick Ah yeah, I have heard that from American TV etc 👍
Not being used in the same way as now I think.
I recognise that Dave Clark clip, I think it might have been used in the Sounds of the Sixties series shown on BBC2 in the 90's.
Yep, right before the 'Bits and Pieces' clip.
Is rebelliation a new word?🤣
No, sadly rebelliation was rarely used after the mid 60’s, in fact not used since this interview!
You just don’t have any understandisation….
@@andrewhamilton-gill Heh heh. And it's such a good word, too! : )
@@heli-crewhgs5285 Talking 'bout my generation....
I remember in 1966 I had high heel shoes mod shirts and fashion jeans called T.K.s and long bangs
Fascinating.
Those two girls are so cute and young. Seem so innocent & sweet.
Dave Clark was not really to be followed for fashion tips, he was often seen in “bits and pieces”.
Everybody Knows that old pun
@@wyverntheterrible😂😂
The two girls at the end can be seen over john stephens left shoulder at the beginning with their 60s shades on .theyd be welcome on the back of my motor scooter
Happy days in comparison to today.
Definately. More freedom, less big brother watching.
I remember the Mods very well. They were always at loggerheads with the Rockers and the favourite pastime of these rival groups was to drive down to seaside towns and smash them up. Absolutely pathetic.
When hipster didn’t mean a bloke with a plaid shirt, a huge beard and a craft beer business. 😂😂
The first guy sounds kinda nervous.
2023 Clark looks nothing like his old self from 1964. Almost like theyre two entirely different people
I know the feeling -- and *I* wasn't born till the end of '67 : )
Rebelliation
The ones who have money.
Went to all that trouble to dress up sharp, and then travelled to a beach (!) to beat 🎶 each other up?
Why, did the Beach Boys ever go and stomp all over your discotheques??
Kids those days.
A mard ?!?
Irish accent.
Where the hell are you hearing the "r"?
@@electricrussellette It's R as pronounced by many Brits, so 'mard' is sounded 'mahd' even it can be written both ways.
@@amandajstar That's what I was thinking. He's obviously pronoucing "Mod" like "Mahd", not "Mard". "Mahd" and "Mard" would be pronounced differently in a rhotic Irish accent.
I MARRIED THE GIRL ON MY RIGHT 2 WEEKS BEFORE THEY CAMERA TALKED THERE