I went to that Lady Gaga concert in Argentina just to see you. I was 12 at the time, and The Darkness were my absolute favorite band. I still have my concet ticket and I treasure it. It was an unforgettable moment. I've been waiting to see you again ever since. The Darkness meant a lot to me. I started playing guitar and bought an epiphone black beauty Les Paul after watching your video for Love is Only a Feeling. I wanted a bigsby too, to replicate your brother's Gibson, but it was far too expensive for me. I learnt all your songs by ear on that guitar and played them on school events (even though I was the only kid that knew them). I'm 22 now, and I'm more into other music genres. But I still think One Way Ticket to Hell is THE BEST rock album of the 2000s, by far. 10 years passed since I first heard it, and I'm still amazed by that production. Dinner Lady Arms and Bald are still among my favorite songs of all time. You are my childhood hero, and this channel allowed me to know you and connect with you in a whole different way. Thank you! And cheers from Argentina!
Hi Justin. Cards on the table, I was never (and probably still not!) a huge Darkness fan, but I stumbled across your channel the other day and have had loads of fun and entertainment watching your videos over the last couple of days. You seem like a proper decent geezer. Subbed, and huge respect.
Off the dome I couldn't name a single song of theirs, but the indifferent grunt at Iron Maiden caught me off guard. Justin is the consummate entertainer and quite a gifted troll!
Love your work, Justin. I'd love to hear what you think about Jon Spencer Blues Explosion. Seeing that you were talking about The White Stripes, which I feel was indirectly influenced by The Blues Explosion. Have a good day and see you on the road!
Ok, serious message. I have quite bad depression and other health things going on and as a result don't leave the house much. I LIVE off podcasts, recently discovered this and it's my fave! So thank you Justin. Rock on.
I went to the Lady Gaga concert in Romania just so I can see The Darkness. My friends did not know you but they became fans after the concert. - long time fan from Romania from the early The Darkness days to Hot Leg and back to The Darkness. Cupboard Love is still one of my favorites.
Grange hill theme is "chicken man" by Alan Hawkshaw. He also wrote the countdown music, and a good few others. I loved many Ronnie Hazlehurst compositions, particularly "Sorry". Also, the theme from "Battle of the planets" is legendary!!
Well done on the Air Wolf theme. I instantly recognized it. Mike Post also wrote the theme songs for Law And Order, NYPD Blues, Quantum Leap, LA LAW, Hill street Blues, and also the most exemplary and extraordinary theme song ever written in the history of television, The Rockford Files theme song.
The Starsky and Hutch theme was brilliant. Justin, Have you done anything on Soundgarden? I would love to have heard Chris Cornell live. Never had the chance.
Hi Justin. I don't want to be that guy but thought I'd point out that Phil Redmond created the show Grange Hill, the theme is "Chicken Man" composed by the great Alan Hawkshaw. You can see our Stylophone cover of this and many more great TV themes on our RUclips channel ;)
Chicken Man was also the theme tune to the charades game show "Give Us A Clue" with Lionel Blair, Una Stubbs and/or Liza Goddard. I never thought I'd hear Justin performing it!!
Justin, love your channel. I am an avid viewer. Can we see the pictures of you on your wall (behind you) as I’ve always wondered what they look like close up! Also, discuss your feelings towards the demise of the key change and fading out at the end of songs in modern recordings. Be interested to hear your take. 😀
As a fellow East Anglian, I'd like to know why Blythburgh gets all the glory in 'Black Shuck' and not my hometown of Bungay? We had that devilish mutt not giving a fuck here as well, you know. Come on, Hawkins, explain yourself
Hi Justin. Do you think it is possible to teach yourself guitar, with books etcétera, or do you definitely need the feedback of someone who is accomplished. Obviously a tutor is better, but are they necessary in your opinion. I can play some basic stuff but now seem stuck. I’ll stick it out and will get better, but I think a tutor would speed up my progress. Love the channel, and I’m also a long time fan of your music.
Given you mentioned the names of the composers, I'm surprised you didn't point out that Going For Gold was the first soundtrack work by one Mr Hans Zimmer.
Hah! When you did Magnum PI I was literally shouting at the computer: "what about the A-Team?!" And then you brought it in home. Thinking about 70s TV themes, I would probably-somewhat-tongue in-cheek put out Rainbow, or for that special TOTP performance, the Wombles. Am I showing my age here? Found out yesterday that one of my daughter's friends' dad is in Gorillaz. That was a "what the ****?" moment. I shall finish watching this and then go watch Feel Good Inc. Maybe it will instill some youthful jouissance.
I can't believe you didn't mention Jamie And The Magic Touch and of course, Alias The Jester... Fantastic children's TV show themes. Then there's The Banana Splits, if you want to cross the pond. This list could get long...
Hey Justin, I stumbled over your channel a few days ago. I like the topics you deal with and your way of commentary. I agree lots of times, at other times it's food for thought. Also I think you are a super funny guy, no video goes by without me having a good laugh. It took me some videos to realize who you actually are (I have heard of The Darkness, namely listened to 'Barbarian' a couple of times). You've got an inspiring history, keep it up 👏
Hi Justin! LOVE your channel. My first taste of The Darkness was School of Rock. What an amazing soundtrack. I remember looking up the bands to even see if some of them were real (it was 2003)! That was the soundtrack of my family's life, I was Dewey to my kids, teaching rock & roll. My daughter & I are at almost every Darkness show in our town. (You guys have the best VIP, thank-you). She is now 25 and her favourite Darkness album is OWTTH. Are you Dewey to your daughter? Has she figured out how awesome you are yet, and who has musical control in the car?
Hi Justin. Love the content. Bit of a weird one, but I'm wondering how often you do your clothes shopping haha. Your outfits in every video are great and there's a lot of awesome shirts I've seen.
The great basist Lee Sklar played on many Mike Post themes. Lee played with James Taylor, Phil Collins and pretty much everyone else...you should do a wee vlog about him.
Oh dear Justin, I love your videos and commentaries. Yet, I am a bit saddened by the fact that you so far have not properly put your hands on Prince ,who is my favorite artist ... what are your thoughts about the man, his music, his diversity, his multi-instrumentalist skills, career choices and stage presence? Keep on doing what you do!
I was such a stereotypically angry young dummy in my 20s who couldn't appreciate The Darkness when the first record came out. Well, I'm rectifying that as I approach 40! Love your music, love the channel.
Comments Day!! Hey Hawkster, I remember back in yesteryear, seeing you in a right old dodgy horror movie film. Did you enjoy the experience, and would you want to become more of an actor. You know, like the fella from 30 Seconds to Mars. Love the channel, keep it up.
Omg Gracie's Amazing Machines, love that theme song and vibe. My son likes that show and every time he wants to watch I don't think twice! 😁 Good rock n roll and heavy machinery. What's not to love? Been a fan since I believe in a thing called love, thanks for everything 😃
Your is the only channel I talk back to. Typically after you introduce yourself I always say out loud. ""Yes you are, (Justin Hawkins) thank you for being in my house." Thought I should actually transmit that sentiment at some point. I love your everything, hope you live forever. Rock on Donkey Kong.
Justin, i'm currently watching this video. It is a dream come true for you to do this and I am so pleasantly surprised by your commentary. Thanks mate.
I'm desperate to hear your opinions on Faith No More, and particularly Jim Martin. I feel the band tends to get overlooked a lot, considering their influence. But I especially feel like Jim, for all his flaws, was a really unique and special guitarist who deserves much, much more recognition than he gets. Really interesting band with a really interesting history. Tell me you love them as much as I do. Cheers!
Nice of Gaga to have afforded you that experience. Obviously, you'd earned it. I wish I'd gone to South America to play when I had the chance in 80-81. I chose to pursue my stuff. Jammed with them further down the road, Micki Skin was an interesting, cool chick, a vet of the T.O. punk scene. I hung with the drummer for awhile, took some comfort that she'd told Steve Jones to shove off. It's the time of day, a numbers game, etc. Hmmmph. Cheers.
Comments day - Been listening to your videos back to back this morning while building a Diorama.... I can't remember which video you mentioned having a daughter. Just wondering how Fatherhood has effected your music career? I have been in bands for 2o years then my dughter came along , music fell away pretty quickly
Yes- I love well composed theme songs from yesterdays and my partner always gives me the eye roll whenever I point out the mnemonic devices used for shows and film scores! You're the best... Again! 🙏
What are your thoughts on the ridiculous prices being charged to go and see Bruce Springsteen next year? Nobody is worth that amount of money, not even The Darkness.
I so want you to take a look at The Police."Ghosts in the machine" Album... not a bad tune on the Album...it's so underrated and I truely beleave it's a right up there in the classics...the atmosphere the strange melodies sting voice was at his best..everybody in fact in youtube lands give this Album a 2nd visit
Guys can we please thumbs this up so Justin knows that we still want him to say "and this is my RUclips channel", even though we all in fact are aware that, it is indeed his RUclips channel? Thanks!
Since you mention them, Judas Priest have always been one of my favourite metal bands I never will forget seeing their video for their album title track 'Painkiller' as a kid and immediately wanting to be Glen Tipton. Now he himself, is certainly a jewel in the British metal crown, surely ;) I'd love to see you do a video on that track, Justin ... there's tonnes of fun in it to break down, Rob Halford's vocals are just so ridiculous it is impossible to dislike. The guitar solo in particlar, it just takes the piss. It rarely fails makes me laugh. What a hero Mr Tipton is. Go on .. do it, I DARE YOU
Electric Eye is definitely their best song I think. It was the inspiration for the Might Morphin Power Rangers theme tune,and was used as a placeholder song during production. Theres actually a version here on youtube, with the MMPR music and Electric Eye vocals. You should check it out!
When reading the TV theme question I immediately thought Jeeves and Wooster theme. Then tried to think of a second one and thought of The Bill. One second later Justin starts talking about The Bill !! Some other great ones: Only Fools and Horses (opening theme and end credits theme are equally cool); Murder, She Wrote; Poirot (starring David Suchet).
Hi Justin! As an eight year old in the summer of '03, hearing that opening riff from Black Shuck really did begin my introduction to some amazing music, so I will always owe The Darkness a great deal of gratitude! I was wondering, how difficult is it to choose an opening track for an album? And how much of an effect do you think it has on an album as a whole? Can't wait to see you in Liverpool (again)!
Been banished to my front room by my mrs and two kids after catching coronashit ! and being left food and drink outside the door and during this imprisonment I discovered your channel and my conclusion is ...interesting informative and funny, cheered me right up.... just asked the Mrs to fetch my bass guitar from the bedroom, waiting for the knock on the door anytime now😷
Justin you're amazing! can I ask a question for next week's please? lmao how important is album artwork? do you think it can set an image. for an album and do you think imagery is an important thing? saw your slipknot episode and it was great but their imagery definitely helped their Marketing in the early naughties. what do you think love you x
Justin Hawkins! Love your videos and adore the song Love is only a feeling. Ok, enough loving and adoring, let's get to it: can you review The Lemon Twigs for the next video please? I love them and think you're going to love them too or in your words, think they are brilliant. Anyways, thanks for the videos and keep on rocking. Peace.
@@frankshailes3205 it is, all the parts of the song interlock with each other beautifully. The build up for the chorus is amazing and the release even better
Can we get a reaction to one of the most underrated rock performances ever? it's Fanny - Blind Alley (1971) | LIVE. It's beyond comprehension how rock-n-roll this band is!
“Raindrop in the Desert”: the new memoir from Justin Hawkins. Chapter 1: Hello one and all, it is I, Justin Hawkins… Then you end every anecdote with: “Needless to say, I had the last laugh.”
As anyone from a small country is obliged to do, i’d like to point out the fellow Luxembourger taking part in go for gold! Also, best theme has to be CHiPs
Im literally shopping for a sweet Maiden decal for my new Triumph bike as im watching this. If youd ask Sting, I believe he would label that a "synchronicity" , lol! C'mon though..... When they do Aces High live with the the Churchill speech at the beginning. Sheeeeit! Maiden really did metal proper in the 80's!
Question- You often talking about the importance of looking after the vocals and body, what routines do you do to keep that sweet vocal style you have? Love your uploads, they are the highlight of my day. Thankyou.
For my sins I heard the Grange Hill theme in a porn movie once. Doubtless to say the end of the jingle is appropriate. On the subject of jingles check out the short lived cartoon jingle of Pole Position. It is awesome. The catchiest Rock anthem that never was. Also Bad arts lab tube channel does a great cover.
Never been a huge fan but you have to admire any band where the singer is the pilot flying the entire band, crew and family around the world in a jumbo jet then jumping on stage to do the shows. Unreal how nice they are as people too!
Disagree with Bruce being a good guy. Totally stiffed a charity he was a patron of (I was working with them at the time). He ghosted them and the charity had to refund money (it was a lot) that was bid for a prize he offered at the charity auction. Really disappointing.
Justin, I feel this is only the second video I have heard you use the soundboard. More soundboard, please. Thank you for the great content every day, sir.
Thankyou for answering my question Justin ❤️,made my day! I always love the theme tune from the show trap door growing up,still randomly comes into my head from time to time 🤣
Always been a fan of the music and my mate put me onto your RUclips channel, very much enjoying it. Looking forward to seeing The Darkness in Falkirk later in the year.
I went to that Lady Gaga concert in Argentina just to see you. I was 12 at the time, and The Darkness were my absolute favorite band. I still have my concet ticket and I treasure it. It was an unforgettable moment. I've been waiting to see you again ever since. The Darkness meant a lot to me. I started playing guitar and bought an epiphone black beauty Les Paul after watching your video for Love is Only a Feeling. I wanted a bigsby too, to replicate your brother's Gibson, but it was far too expensive for me. I learnt all your songs by ear on that guitar and played them on school events (even though I was the only kid that knew them). I'm 22 now, and I'm more into other music genres. But I still think One Way Ticket to Hell is THE BEST rock album of the 2000s, by far. 10 years passed since I first heard it, and I'm still amazed by that production. Dinner Lady Arms and Bald are still among my favorite songs of all time. You are my childhood hero, and this channel allowed me to know you and connect with you in a whole different way. Thank you! And cheers from Argentina!
That's awesome!
Great story. Cheers. Hi from Australia.
@justinhawkins
This wigged me out I’m so happy for you
good taste kid!
Hi Justin. Cards on the table, I was never (and probably still not!) a huge Darkness fan, but I stumbled across your channel the other day and have had loads of fun and entertainment watching your videos over the last couple of days. You seem like a proper decent geezer. Subbed, and huge respect.
Off the dome I couldn't name a single song of theirs, but the indifferent grunt at Iron Maiden caught me off guard. Justin is the consummate entertainer and quite a gifted troll!
Love your work, Justin. I'd love to hear what you think about Jon Spencer Blues Explosion. Seeing that you were talking about The White Stripes, which I feel was indirectly influenced by The Blues Explosion. Have a good day and see you on the road!
Mike Post was/is a fucking LEGEND!!!!!!!
Ok, serious message. I have quite bad depression and other health things going on and as a result don't leave the house much. I LIVE off podcasts, recently discovered this and it's my fave! So thank you Justin. Rock on.
The Lady Gaga/The Darkness tour is one thing that I would've loved to see.
Everything about the look of this episode makes me think wistfully of Butterscotch Angel Delight. Thank you.
Cor! Lovely.
Your fashion taste is greatly appreciated.
Please, can the powers-that-be bring back butterscotch Ready Brek... 😋
Haven't had Angel Delight for about 20 years. It tasted like a dream. Is it worth buying today?
@@monkeycrunchie Yes! Absolutely! Especially the butterscotch one. But the budget brands are just as good 😊
I went to the Lady Gaga concert in Romania just so I can see The Darkness. My friends did not know you but they became fans after the concert. - long time fan from Romania from the early The Darkness days to Hot Leg and back to The Darkness. Cupboard Love is still one of my favorites.
I would love to see you talk about Elliott Smith, one of my personal favourite songwriters ever. Some amazing songs
This^^
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Grange hill theme is "chicken man" by Alan Hawkshaw. He also wrote the countdown music, and a good few others. I loved many Ronnie Hazlehurst compositions, particularly "Sorry". Also, the theme from "Battle of the planets" is legendary!!
sorry was Gaynor Colbourn & Hugh Wisdom but yep sounded like Ronnie on the ganja
Hi Justin. Thanks for all you do. We're not worthy. I wanted to know your thoughts about Muse. Why are they so appealing? Thanks & best of luck.
Well done on the Air Wolf theme. I instantly recognized it. Mike Post also wrote the theme songs for Law And Order, NYPD Blues, Quantum Leap, LA LAW, Hill street Blues, and also the most exemplary and extraordinary theme song ever written in the history of television, The Rockford Files theme song.
The Starsky and Hutch theme was brilliant. Justin, Have you done anything on Soundgarden? I would love to have heard Chris Cornell live. Never had the chance.
Loved I believe in a thing called love when I was a kid, came out when I was super young just starting to pay attention to music. Keep it up Jussy!
That just reminds me of clussy I hope it's not like clussy
His stage persona and the real him are very different don't you think?
I love this guy! Very genuine, very knowledgeable, and humbled.
The opening titles of Grange hill have forever burned into my memory the image of a cartoon sausage on a fork flying through the air.
Love that, some things stick in the memory.
I swear the theme tune to Grange Hill was also used originally for Give Us A Clue with Una Stubbs and Lionel Blair!
Hi Justin. I don't want to be that guy but thought I'd point out that Phil Redmond created the show Grange Hill, the theme is "Chicken Man" composed by the great Alan Hawkshaw. You can see our Stylophone cover of this and many more great TV themes on our RUclips channel ;)
Chicken Man was also the theme tune to the charades game show "Give Us A Clue" with Lionel Blair, Una Stubbs and/or Liza Goddard. I never thought I'd hear Justin performing it!!
Justin Hawkins sings retro TV show themes! More please! 😆
You can’t talk about theme tunes without mentioning Red Dwarf. Classic!
Good shout! Bottom had a great intro & outro score to, their silouettes fighting at the end was genius lol.
Justin, love your channel. I am an avid viewer. Can we see the pictures of you on your wall (behind you) as I’ve always wondered what they look like close up!
Also, discuss your feelings towards the demise of the key change and fading out at the end of songs in modern recordings. Be interested to hear your take. 😀
As a fellow East Anglian, I'd like to know why Blythburgh gets all the glory in 'Black Shuck' and not my hometown of Bungay? We had that devilish mutt not giving a fuck here as well, you know. Come on, Hawkins, explain yourself
Please don’t apologize for singing along with those tv tunes! I enjoyed that immensely! Brought back some great memories!
Saw Lady Gaga live in Stockholm 2 nights ago.. briljant in every way.
Hi Justin. Do you think it is possible to teach yourself guitar, with books etcétera, or do you definitely need the feedback of someone who is accomplished. Obviously a tutor is better, but are they necessary in your opinion. I can play some basic stuff but now seem stuck. I’ll stick it out and will get better, but I think a tutor would speed up my progress. Love the channel, and I’m also a long time fan of your music.
Given you mentioned the names of the composers, I'm surprised you didn't point out that Going For Gold was the first soundtrack work by one Mr Hans Zimmer.
Loving the honesty, positivity, and reverent sarcasm!
Thanks Michael!
Hah! When you did Magnum PI I was literally shouting at the computer: "what about the A-Team?!" And then you brought it in home. Thinking about 70s TV themes, I would probably-somewhat-tongue in-cheek put out Rainbow, or for that special TOTP performance, the Wombles. Am I showing my age here? Found out yesterday that one of my daughter's friends' dad is in Gorillaz. That was a "what the ****?" moment. I shall finish watching this and then go watch Feel Good Inc. Maybe it will instill some youthful jouissance.
OMG, clearing out my parents house and in a box of stuff marked with my name was a signed photo of Uncle Bulgaria 🤣
I suspect Justin may have a special place in his heart for the Rockford Files theme as well.
Back in the day Lady Gaga was in a Led Zeppelin tribute band.
Really, I didn't know that. Where? When? Are there any videos of their performances?
I saw gaga live she is actually real good live
I can't believe you didn't mention Jamie And The Magic Touch and of course, Alias The Jester... Fantastic children's TV show themes. Then there's The Banana Splits, if you want to cross the pond. This list could get long...
Loathed to mention Australia in a music conversation (sorry Jet), but Going Round The Twist is pretty unsurpassed? Dogtanian runs it close.
Jeez i forgot The Racoons!
It would be rad to see what you think about Jeff Buckley!! You both have legendary voices!! 🤘🏼👊🏼
I was thinking of requesting this myself!
Hey Justin, I stumbled over your channel a few days ago. I like the topics you deal with and your way of commentary. I agree lots of times, at other times it's food for thought. Also I think you are a super funny guy, no video goes by without me having a good laugh.
It took me some videos to realize who you actually are (I have heard of The Darkness, namely listened to 'Barbarian' a couple of times).
You've got an inspiring history, keep it up 👏
GaGa is the real thing. Very talented! 🎤🎹
never thought my Saturday night would involve watching Justin Hawkins sing the Grange Hill theme tune! Magical!
Seen you opening for Lady Gaga many years ago, in Milant at the Forum in Assago. One of the best concerts I've been in my life. Thank you Justin!
Hey Justin is Keef's bass playing on SFTD the bedrock of Stone Roses, Happy Mondays, Black Grape?
And more Mick impersonations too please
Oi lol
Fanks
Hi Justin! LOVE your channel. My first taste of The Darkness was School of Rock. What an amazing soundtrack. I remember looking up the bands to even see if some of them were real (it was 2003)! That was the soundtrack of my family's life, I was Dewey to my kids, teaching rock & roll. My daughter & I are at almost every Darkness show in our town. (You guys have the best VIP, thank-you). She is now 25 and her favourite Darkness album is OWTTH. Are you Dewey to your daughter? Has she figured out how awesome you are yet, and who has musical control in the car?
“Me and my arrow” by Harry Nilsson from the cartoon The Point is a great tune.
When you're silently watching RUclips and scream 'AIRWOLF!'.....if we're going kids show themes, can't beat Willy Fogg and/or Mysterious Cities of Gold. Oh but....Family Ness....damnit...
Lady Gaga is awesome. So cool of her to want to bring you guys along =)
Hi Justin. Love the content. Bit of a weird one, but I'm wondering how often you do your clothes shopping haha. Your outfits in every video are great and there's a lot of awesome shirts I've seen.
Wow! Joshua, thank you so much you are far too kind!!
The great basist Lee Sklar played on many Mike Post themes. Lee played with James Taylor, Phil Collins and pretty much everyone else...you should do a wee vlog about him.
Saw you guys with lady gaga in zurich in I guess 2014. Was awesome!
The Darkness do TV Themes seems like a good idea for the next album
Oh dear Justin, I love your videos and commentaries. Yet, I am a bit saddened by the fact that you so far have not properly put your hands on Prince ,who is my favorite artist ... what are your thoughts about the man, his music, his diversity, his multi-instrumentalist skills, career choices and stage presence? Keep on doing what you do!
I was such a stereotypically angry young dummy in my 20s who couldn't appreciate The Darkness when the first record came out.
Well, I'm rectifying that as I approach 40! Love your music, love the channel.
Comments Day!! Hey Hawkster, I remember back in yesteryear, seeing you in a right old dodgy horror movie film. Did you enjoy the experience, and would you want to become more of an actor. You know, like the fella from 30 Seconds to Mars. Love the channel, keep it up.
Omg Gracie's Amazing Machines, love that theme song and vibe. My son likes that show and every time he wants to watch I don't think twice! 😁 Good rock n roll and heavy machinery. What's not to love? Been a fan since I believe in a thing called love, thanks for everything 😃
At 75, Bruce Springsteen still sings like he's 25 because at 25 he sang like he was 75.
Your is the only channel I talk back to. Typically after you introduce yourself I always say out loud. ""Yes you are, (Justin Hawkins) thank you for being in my house." Thought I should actually transmit that sentiment at some point. I love your everything, hope you live forever. Rock on Donkey Kong.
I also talk back to Justin, especially when he says things like “do you know what I mean by that?” 😅😂 glad to find out it’s not just me!
Justin, i'm currently watching this video. It is a dream come true for you to do this and I am so pleasantly surprised by your commentary. Thanks mate.
I'm desperate to hear your opinions on Faith No More, and particularly Jim Martin. I feel the band tends to get overlooked a lot, considering their influence. But I especially feel like Jim, for all his flaws, was a really unique and special guitarist who deserves much, much more recognition than he gets.
Really interesting band with a really interesting history. Tell me you love them as much as I do.
Cheers!
Also, that "Going for Gold" theme was written by Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer.
Angel Dust is like one of the best albums of the 90's
The jazzy theme tune from the 70s show called Taxi gets me everytime
Justin! You are so great! You even play TV music themes! So awesome!
Nice of Gaga to have afforded you that experience. Obviously, you'd earned it.
I wish I'd gone to South America to play when I had the chance in 80-81. I chose to pursue my stuff. Jammed with them further down the road, Micki Skin was an interesting, cool chick, a vet of the T.O. punk scene. I hung with the drummer for awhile, took some comfort that she'd told Steve Jones to shove off.
It's the time of day, a numbers game, etc. Hmmmph.
Cheers.
Comments day - Been listening to your videos back to back this morning while building a Diorama.... I can't remember which video you mentioned having a daughter. Just wondering how Fatherhood has effected your music career? I have been in bands for 2o years then my dughter came along , music fell away pretty quickly
I'm commenting before hitting the lake for a bit of a float... beer in one hand and a Bluetooth device blasting the Darkness. Enjoy!
Yes- I love well composed theme songs from yesterdays and my partner always gives me the eye roll whenever I point out the mnemonic devices used for shows and film scores! You're the best... Again! 🙏
The music is as important as the main cast
What are your thoughts on the ridiculous prices being charged to go and see Bruce Springsteen next year? Nobody is worth that amount of money, not even The Darkness.
I so want you to take a look at The Police."Ghosts in the machine" Album... not a bad tune on the Album...it's so underrated and I truely beleave it's a right up there in the classics...the atmosphere the strange melodies sting voice was at his best..everybody in fact in youtube lands give this Album a 2nd visit
Agreed...love Stewart Copeland. And that album!👻
Classic theme tunes, oh yes, need more of those! Thunder Cats XD
Star-fleet by Brian May was wicked!
Guys can we please thumbs this up so Justin knows that we still want him to say "and this is my RUclips channel", even though we all in fact are aware that, it is indeed his RUclips channel? Thanks!
Did you know, Going for Gold was written by Hans Zimmer?...well, if not, you do now.
Pete Townshend loves Mike Post so much he wrote a song about him for one of The Two albums.
More theme songs please! Always loved the guitar solo on the intro theme to Red Dwarf!
Superb rendition of Grange Hill 👌😂
Since you mention them, Judas Priest have always been one of my favourite metal bands
I never will forget seeing their video for their album title track 'Painkiller' as a kid and immediately wanting to be Glen Tipton.
Now he himself, is certainly a jewel in the British metal crown, surely ;)
I'd love to see you do a video on that track, Justin ... there's tonnes of fun in it to break down, Rob Halford's vocals are just so ridiculous it is impossible to dislike.
The guitar solo in particlar, it just takes the piss. It rarely fails makes me laugh. What a hero Mr Tipton is.
Go on .. do it, I DARE YOU
Electric Eye is definitely their best song I think. It was the inspiration for the Might Morphin Power Rangers theme tune,and was used as a placeholder song during production. Theres actually a version here on youtube, with the MMPR music and Electric Eye vocals. You should check it out!
Rammstein too said once they do marriage counselling to work well together
For TV theme songs, yes on Mike Post. He wrote a million and a half of the best TV theme shows in the '80s and '90s.
Then produced the worst Van Halen album
Justin instantly alienating the international crowd talking about Grange Hill and The Bill lol!
Love it dude, here for every second big up UK!
The theme to Grizzly Adams. Makes me cry every time.
When reading the TV theme question I immediately thought Jeeves and Wooster theme. Then tried to think of a second one and thought of The Bill. One second later Justin starts talking about The Bill !! Some other great ones: Only Fools and Horses (opening theme and end credits theme are equally cool); Murder, She Wrote; Poirot (starring David Suchet).
Well, that’s the Going for Gold theme tune stuck in my head.
Theme tune special please Justin! Looking forward to your take on Antiques Roadshow already!
Hi Justin! As an eight year old in the summer of '03, hearing that opening riff from Black Shuck really did begin my introduction to some amazing music, so I will always owe The Darkness a great deal of gratitude!
I was wondering, how difficult is it to choose an opening track for an album? And how much of an effect do you think it has on an album as a whole?
Can't wait to see you in Liverpool (again)!
Cheers Adam!
Been banished to my front room by my mrs and two kids after catching coronashit ! and being left food and drink outside the door and during this imprisonment I discovered your channel and my conclusion is ...interesting informative and funny, cheered me right up.... just asked the Mrs to fetch my bass guitar from the bedroom, waiting for the knock on the door anytime now😷
Justin you're amazing! can I ask a question for next week's please? lmao how important is album artwork? do you think it can set an image. for an album and do you think imagery is an important thing? saw your slipknot episode and it was great but their imagery definitely helped their Marketing in the early naughties. what do you think love you x
Justin Hawkins! Love your videos and adore the song Love is only a feeling. Ok, enough loving and adoring, let's get to it: can you review The Lemon Twigs for the next video please? I love them and think you're going to love them too or in your words, think they are brilliant. Anyways, thanks for the videos and keep on rocking. Peace.
Love is only a feeling is my current favourite. Beautiful song.
@@frankshailes3205 it is, all the parts of the song interlock with each other beautifully. The build up for the chorus is amazing and the release even better
Nailed the Grange Hill,😁
Can we get a reaction to one of the most underrated rock performances ever? it's Fanny - Blind Alley (1971) | LIVE. It's beyond comprehension how rock-n-roll this band is!
“Raindrop in the Desert”: the new memoir from Justin Hawkins.
Chapter 1: Hello one and all, it is I, Justin Hawkins…
Then you end every anecdote with: “Needless to say, I had the last laugh.”
I love this!!!! I thought Raindrop in the Desert was lovely and poetic. But I love your idea even more!
@@mimilini1 haha thanks! I love how Justin talks. I also couldn’t help but throw in a little Alan Partridge at the end there…
@@StrangeDevice 😂😂😂 I love Alan Partridge! A ha!
@@mimilini1 Back of the net!
@@StrangeDevice 😂😂😂
As anyone from a small country is obliged to do, i’d like to point out the fellow Luxembourger taking part in go for gold!
Also, best theme has to be CHiPs
Im literally shopping for a sweet Maiden decal for my new Triumph bike as im watching this. If youd ask Sting, I believe he would label that a "synchronicity" , lol!
C'mon though..... When they do Aces High live with the the Churchill speech at the beginning. Sheeeeit! Maiden really did metal proper in the 80's!
Question- You often talking about the importance of looking after the vocals and body, what routines do you do to keep that sweet vocal style you have? Love your uploads, they are the highlight of my day. Thankyou.
I always enjoy your videos, thank you Justin, great channel, great content, great guy. 👍👍👍👊✌️.
For my sins I heard the Grange Hill theme in a porn movie once. Doubtless to say the end of the jingle is appropriate. On the subject of jingles check out the short lived cartoon jingle of Pole Position. It is awesome. The catchiest Rock anthem that never was. Also Bad arts lab tube channel does a great cover.
I'd love to see a pod with you and your brother. Talking tour stories, drugs, partying, all the good bullshit.
Never been a huge fan but you have to admire any band where the singer is the pilot flying the entire band, crew and family around the world in a jumbo jet then jumping on stage to do the shows. Unreal how nice they are as people too!
I’m not a huge fan of their music either but I used to live near Janick from Maiden in North Yorkshire and can confirm he’s a really nice guy!
Disagree with Bruce being a good guy. Totally stiffed a charity he was a patron of (I was working with them at the time). He ghosted them and the charity had to refund money (it was a lot) that was bid for a prize he offered at the charity auction. Really disappointing.
Justin, I feel this is only the second video I have heard you use the soundboard. More soundboard, please. Thank you for the great content every day, sir.
Thankyou for answering my question Justin ❤️,made my day!
I always love the theme tune from the show trap door growing up,still randomly comes into my head from time to time 🤣
Always been a fan of the music and my mate put me onto your RUclips channel, very much enjoying it. Looking forward to seeing The Darkness in Falkirk later in the year.
Complimenti per il concerto a Pordenone 👍
David Tomkins is my hero now that was soo funny, they should call it PANTS
No mention of the Ski Sunday theme?
Justin! Talking children's programs theme tunes how on earth could you miss Starfleet. Honestly............
It was great to see Lady Gaga in Costa Rica 🇨🇷 but it was incredibly awesome to see The Darkness 🖤
Perfect example of a Mnemonic Device tv theme tune has to be: The Sweeney. If any of you haven't already, try it now... 😆
Shaat it you slaaaaag!
11:03. There is a certain love and respect one is obliged to convey for this teevee theme playing. Carry on good Sir.