I will never forget being 11 years old and discovering this song late one night with my transistor radio on underneath my pillow so my parents could not hear. Special memories of this song that will always remain with me.
Same age here too. Life without a transistor in 1965 was a hollow life for sure. I recall the thrill of finding a copy of "Wild Thing" with "With a Girl Like You" on the B-plus side of the 45. I still have this little treasure!
Ahhh, the summer of 1967! Remember it well. This song brand new playing out of the very small speaker on my white plastic Motorola transistor radio with the white wired ear phone in one ear. Was like a dream, a dream to hear it brand new until my 9 volt Rayovac battery died. No problem, went to my corner liquor store and bought a new one at 29¢ and a Snickers candy bar for 5¢! That time never to return again.
I Love This Song It Brings A Few Tears To My Eyes ❣️❣️❣️ I Think Of My Husband Who's In A Nursing Home Whenever I Hear This Song ❤❤❤❤Our Lives Have Been Torn Apart Since He Had To Be Put In The Nursing Home, But Our Love Has No Beginning And There Will Be No End And That I Know We Can Depend. FOREVER 😊😊😊😊
I remember dancing with the most beautiful girl when I was a Sophomore in 1968 (she was a Junior). Carla was her name and the way she hugged me while we were dancing, has never left my memory. Wow, what that songs bring back !!!
Wow! This is a real video treasure. An almost magical LIVE performance of one of the most effortlessly simple & beautiful songs ever written. RIP Reg, you proved you could surprise the doubters, and "let" your mastery "show" as a composer.
A nice live version of this oh-so-beautiful song; it's especially gratifying to see the original lead singer, the late Reg Presley, performing it (he also wrote it!). His rendition is by far the best; love the way he'd put a little verbal twist on the delivery of certain words! All wonderful beyond adjectives able to adequately describe! Thanks for making this video available! Gratefully, Ray Cabana, Jr.
Ahh brings back all the memories of being with the first girlfriend I ever had, all those decades ago, dancing slowly together, the scent of her perfume, deep young love. Memories so precious.
I'm a metal listener, but I do have my love for 80s music and music from this era, too. There's just something about this music. The instruments sound so delightful, as for the melodies and singing.
I challenge any bands of today that believe they are the greatest to preform live..No crap to help them... You will never see it.. Band 60's into the 80's all toured. I got to see so many and many backstage because of the best big sister who worked for the major FM station and local concert company. You would be shocked to hear of the bands and artists I met..
this Old Songs gave me back the years when I have been 15 - 24 years.... then started the Life, after Study, with lot of Work and the living for Family... but now my younger time is back... with my new Wife ;-) Bernd .... ...
Very sublime live song covered by the Crusaders in live concerts performing it acapella. They gave props to Reg and Trigge prior to performing this poignant live song.
Think back then when there was an orchestral backing, they literally played a tape of it in the background and the band played along with it as best they could.
Just how concerts were filmed at the time : you had that sense of involvement and connection with the musicians . The camera moves slowly - lets you take in the performance and emotions - not darting about with split second shots of everyone : such a difference with slow camera movents , zooms , and overlays with the drummer's rim shots. Pete Staples , on the left of the screen , is just as i envisage a bass guitarist - vital and essential to the line up , but not obtrusive : in fact there is no close up of him. The chords are subtly different as played here and give a slightly different feel to the 45rpm vinyl single. I am referring to the original vinyl singles' mix played on a direct drive turntable at exactly 45rpm. I finally got round to purchasing a copy of Pete Staples' book , and will ask him to sign it. We older generation were around when the vinyl singles were first released !
As a child I never could figure out how the bands "live performance" songs always ended just like the records! I never realized that the guitars were never hooked up to amplifiers. Then when I was 16 I got a chance to go to a concert and hear one of my favorite American Bands the Grass Roots. I found out another great mystery. Why all their songs were a different tempo then their recorded songs were. Now after being in church choirs all these years I understand how slow or how fast a song can be played.
I'll do you one even better. The vocal of the song are ok. The instruments sound good but nothing special. The words are ok. But when you put it altogether this is one of my favorite songs. I also loved the Grassroots and the Turtles. All of their songs have great singers, great melodies and words. So, I still cannot explain the Troggs. P.S. The Beatles were the greatest. They had pretty good vocals, not too bad songwriting..ha-ha.They were the best and will always be the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@JFF35753 Since the Troggs were a British Act. Unless you had a manager who was astute enough to promote you worldwide British acts rarely made a dent in the US. An occasional "one hit wonder' situation though they may have been a big UK band. Take Status Quo. They were huge in the UK and most of Europe but they never were big here (US). But after Rick Parfitt died I started listening to their songs and I really liked them. I found a source were I could get a few of their albums and I now listen to them. I am a fan of RUclips for one main reason. I have found a lot of good UK acts that I would have never known existed. MTV opened more variety of artist when they came on the scene and now youtube has busted things wide open.
@@lockedin60 I can't believe you mentioned the Status Quo. I had their single Pictures of Matchstick Men. I loved that song. I have never heard anything else from them.
@@JFF35753 I did not know that Pictures of Matchstick Men became a hit here in the States. But there influence would have been zilch because they never were promoted (here), You can easily find just about any song they recorded on youtube.
Sear jthyme: Wow! Excellent video! This has to be one of the best "LIVE" recordings on here! Thanks so much for sharing! I always wonder where you guys obtain this stuff(?) But I think that, maybe, that is classified information. ~ I really love the drumset. It looks like the one I have had since 1973 - the Rogers Silver Sparkle Rock 'n' Roll set.
I won't go wild about this one, but no doubt I like it million miles away better than the cheesy Wet etc. cover we've been force feed for ages and learnt to hate for that reason.
Love this! The Wet rendition is overdone; too much background stuff is going on. The original by The Troggs is simply beautiful - four chords, simple lovesong lyrics, and the perfect amount of orchestration in the background. Loved this song from the first time I heard it and played the 45 over and over. Thanks for posting this performance, which I'd never seen before.❤
@@jeaninious1 Thanks for sharing your view on this. I did not even recall this comment of mine from 6+ years ago, but upon reading it, I have to say I have not changed my mind at all!
@@jthyme7940 True, but there is many that upload the same videos with no LOGO. But if it comes to where I cannot find one with out one that i would want i would consider buying one.
I will never forget being 11 years old and discovering this song late one night with my transistor radio on underneath my pillow so my parents could not hear. Special memories of this song that will always remain with me.
That's a great memory. Oh, how I loved my transistor radio. ❤
Same age here too. Life without a transistor in 1965 was a hollow life for sure. I recall the thrill of finding a copy of "Wild Thing" with "With a Girl Like You" on the B-plus side of the 45. I still have this little treasure!
That was my favorite song my freshman year I used to race down to the burger joint put in a quarter and played it 7 times. yep 7 songs for a quarter
I feel the same way with the transistor radio low so no one would hear me enjoying this special song of my youth!
Ahhh, the summer of 1967! Remember it well. This song brand new playing out of the very small speaker on my white plastic Motorola transistor radio with the white wired ear phone in one ear. Was like a dream, a dream to hear it brand new until my 9 volt Rayovac battery died. No problem, went to my corner liquor store and bought a new one at 29¢ and a Snickers candy bar for 5¢! That time never to return again.
I Love This Song It Brings A Few Tears To My Eyes ❣️❣️❣️ I Think Of My Husband Who's In A Nursing Home Whenever I Hear This Song ❤❤❤❤Our Lives Have Been Torn Apart Since He Had To Be Put In The Nursing Home, But Our Love Has No Beginning And There Will Be No End And That I Know We Can Depend. FOREVER 😊😊😊😊
I remember dancing with the most beautiful girl when I was a Sophomore in 1968 (she was a Junior). Carla was her name and the way she hugged me while we were dancing, has never left my memory. Wow, what that songs bring back !!!
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I have a similar story. Her name was Lori, a beautiful blond. Last year of Jr. High.
This song should have over a million likes! It’s that awesome!
I'm 65, and this is one of those special timeless songs that make me smile everytime ☺️
This is one of those special songs that once it gets in your head you simply cannot get it out.
One of the very BEST songs of its time.
I cannot describe how awesome this is. Reg and the guys were the ultimate, proto-punk, garage band.
It just doesn't get any better. When I first got this album, I wore it out.
Wow! This is a real video treasure. An almost magical LIVE performance of one of the most effortlessly simple & beautiful songs ever written. RIP Reg, you proved you could surprise the doubters, and "let" your mastery "show" as a composer.
its the simple things in life we cherish, this is a legendary simple song
😁👍❤️
A nice live version of this oh-so-beautiful song; it's especially gratifying to see the original lead singer, the late Reg Presley, performing it (he also wrote it!). His rendition is by far the best; love the way he'd put a little verbal twist on the delivery of certain words! All wonderful beyond adjectives able to adequately describe!
Thanks for making this video available!
Gratefully,
Ray Cabana, Jr.
this was the best song I had heard in 1967
We loved this. Sang it while fishing off Bournemouth pier with my brother . 1968 ♡
Ahh brings back all the memories of being with the first girlfriend I ever had, all those decades ago, dancing slowly together, the scent of her perfume, deep young love. Memories so precious.
Thanks!! I love this song. Rare footage of the band in their youthful prime is a super bonus!!
One of my VERY favorite songs....
I'm a metal listener, but I do have my love for 80s music and music from this era, too. There's just something about this music. The instruments sound so delightful, as for the melodies and singing.
Soooo needed to here this song. It’s December 2023 now; and the world really needs this NOW! 💕💕👍💕💕💕💕👍✨❤️🩹. Let the love for one another show. 🌟🌎🌍🌏💫
Beautiful ❤️ Song da kommen viele Erinnerungen wieder.Thank you.👍❤️❤️🍀🍀
One of my favorite songs. So smooth and relaxing melodies. You’re not human if you don’t get romantic thoughts when this song plays
Proberbly the Best Troggs Song lovely👍❤🎵
I so love this song & live performance! ♡♡♡ A Wonderful video
We need a time machine, I wanna go back. Outstanding song!!!
My first love...ended and then this song comes out..😢
I feel it in my fingers, I feel it in my toes! Smiling
Great decade to live , still love these songs now
I was just a baby when this band was out but later my uncles turned me on to them and I just loved their music till today!!
I challenge any bands of today that believe they are the greatest to preform live..No crap to help them... You will never see it.. Band 60's into the 80's all toured. I got to see so many and many backstage because of the best big sister who worked for the major FM station and local concert company. You would be shocked to hear of the bands and artists I met..
Wow! Never seen this before.
Thank You for Posting!
Rest in Peace Reg Presley.
4 beautiful chords in the verse. Just magic repeating.
Beautiful song !! I remember this !!
Miles away from “Wild Thing”, shows artistic ability and talent.
Most impressive.. a true live version with orchestra. Thanks for this upload
These are the clips that make me grateful that RUclips exists; thanks for the upload!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
jthyme 👏👏👏🇦🇿👍👍👍
RIP Reg. You are missed my brother. Jess has grown to be that special person.
such a great song anyone who loves music would love this song
I will always love love this song,,,
Fabulous!
One of my favourite songs of the sixties, a wonderful time, and the first love:)))
My favorite song that I listen to hundreds of times. no first love, however!
great song and band from the 60s rip reg
Their best song - EVER !!!
It's another great song from the Troggs
I have always loved this song! Nice to hear an old song!
this Old Songs gave me back the years when I have been 15 - 24 years....
then started the Life, after Study, with lot of Work and the living for Family...
but now my younger time is back...
with my new Wife ;-)
Bernd
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Very sublime live song covered by the Crusaders in live concerts performing it acapella. They gave props to Reg and Trigge prior to performing this poignant live song.
Think back then when there was an orchestral backing, they literally played a tape of it in the background and the band played along with it as best they could.
Love this song dedicated this song as a first dance at my stepdaughters wedding everybody was singing
LOVED EM.
Historical clip! Loved it!!!!
Just how concerts were filmed at the time : you had that sense of involvement and connection with the musicians . The camera moves slowly - lets you take in the performance and emotions - not darting about with split second shots of everyone : such a difference with slow camera movents , zooms , and overlays with the drummer's rim shots. Pete Staples , on the left of the screen , is just as i envisage a bass guitarist - vital and essential to the line up , but not obtrusive : in fact there is no close up of him. The chords are subtly different as played here and give a slightly different feel to the 45rpm vinyl single. I am referring to the original vinyl singles' mix played on a direct drive turntable at exactly 45rpm. I finally got round to purchasing a copy of Pete Staples' book , and will ask him to sign it. We older generation were around when the vinyl singles were first released !
My Golden Years. xxxx
As a child I never could figure out how the bands "live performance" songs always ended just like the records! I never realized that the guitars were never hooked up to amplifiers. Then when I was 16 I got a chance to go to a concert and hear one of my favorite American Bands the Grass Roots. I found out another great mystery. Why all their songs were a different tempo then their recorded songs were.
Now after being in church choirs all these years I understand how slow or how fast a song can be played.
I'll do you one even better. The vocal of the song are ok. The instruments sound good but nothing special. The words are ok. But when you put it altogether this is one of my favorite songs.
I also loved the Grassroots and the Turtles. All of their songs have great singers, great melodies and words. So, I still cannot explain the Troggs.
P.S. The Beatles were the greatest. They had pretty good vocals, not too bad songwriting..ha-ha.They were the best and will always be the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@JFF35753 Since the Troggs were a British Act. Unless you had a manager who was astute enough to promote you worldwide British acts rarely made a dent in the US. An occasional "one hit wonder' situation though they may have been a big UK band.
Take Status Quo. They were huge in the UK and most of Europe but they never were big here (US). But after Rick Parfitt died I started listening to their songs and I really liked them. I found a source were I could get a few of their albums and I now listen to them.
I am a fan of RUclips for one main reason. I have found a lot of good UK acts that I would have never known existed. MTV opened more variety of artist when they came on the scene and now youtube has busted things wide open.
@@lockedin60 I can't believe you mentioned the Status Quo. I had their single Pictures of Matchstick Men. I loved that song. I have never heard anything else from them.
@@JFF35753 I did not know that Pictures of Matchstick Men became a hit here in the States. But there influence would have been zilch because they never were promoted (here), You can easily find just about any song they recorded on youtube.
They had amps and speakers,so you should of heard it.people did scream back then.
I am The Rockin' Robin. I cover this song. Thank you Reg for your loving inspiration.
Great share!
back in the day were bands played live in tv studio
Lipsyncing was arguably more common on TV during the 1960s than it is now
Brits are amazing bunch.
I love it!
Great song Reg R,I,P
awesome
67 AND 68 TWO best Years in music
Thank you.
Excellent footage never knew it existed, any more like this? RIP Reg!
I remember buying the 45. Love WET's version also.
They did a great job live....very close to their best studio take
nice little gem of a vid thanks for post
Does Elvina Leathers remember fainting just as the Troggs were introduced on stage in 1968 in Downpatrick!
Wow this is great-never saw it before, thx for adding!
Hi Joe, I'm with you It' s great.In brotherhood, Yury Blinov R.I.P. Reg
Троглодиты-интересны до сих пор
Wild Thing!!!
I spent my first own earned money on this vynal
Sear jthyme: Wow! Excellent video! This has to be one of the best "LIVE" recordings on here! Thanks so much for sharing! I always wonder where you guys obtain this stuff(?) But I think that, maybe, that is classified information. ~ I really love the drumset. It looks like the one I have had since 1973 - the Rogers Silver Sparkle Rock 'n' Roll set.
cool clip, live and no reverb on the vocal !!
Wait holy shit this is live? The drums sound really crisp for being recorded with just one mic. This is really great
Harmonies are missing - still a classic tho !
I agree, miss the harmony in the live performance. But still interesting to watch.
...Ohrwurm...
Wish the Beatles covered this with their 3-part harmony
cool
Cool 😎
enjoy
It's great but it does show the limitations of singing live back then..
Supeer!
*A-O*
*RIVER*
How did this survive?Different,yet the same.
Was in season 2 of orphan black
Ouch!
I won't go wild about this one, but no doubt I like it million miles away better than the cheesy Wet etc. cover we've been force feed for ages and learnt to hate for that reason.
Love this! The Wet rendition is overdone; too much background stuff is going on. The original by The Troggs is simply beautiful - four chords, simple lovesong lyrics, and the perfect amount of orchestration in the background. Loved this song from the first time I heard it and played the 45 over and over. Thanks for posting this performance, which I'd never seen before.❤
@@jeaninious1 Thanks for sharing your view on this. I did not even recall this comment of mine from 6+ years ago, but upon reading it, I have to say I have not changed my mind at all!
This song should be recorded by Taylor Swift !
Can't beat the originals although the leccy version may be better :)
Somebodys else is singing
Where's the harmony?
Just know I skip over your videos because of the logo.
HA HA HA HA......CYA!!
Just to let you know that ANY of the videos I post CAN BE PURCHASED with no logo, if the logo bothers you that much.
@@jthyme7940 True, but there is many that upload the same videos with no LOGO. But if it comes to where I cannot find one with out one that i would want i would consider buying one.
Studio version was a lot better. Doesn't sound like them.
Original recording much better!
Sorry but Marti sings it better