@@dmontes133 why? Well, we all know cameras existed but a fraction of what it is today that's all. People were not photo maniacs like they are today. I guess?
In the late 70s early 80s 8mm home movies were more common than video. But yeah, that looks definitely like it was video. maybe because they were in California they had easier access to it.
Neat, they actually admit that Charlotte Caffee joined the band because of her songwriting capability (bonus she could play the guitar and keyboards). Never knew about the UK trip - glad they excelled beyond that.
The girls signed a deal with indie punk label Stiff Records in England in 1980. Then Rough Trade (the label that gave The Smiths to the world) signed them to distribution in UK and Continental Europe and the girls released the single "We Got the Beat", which went indie UK Top 3. They were in virtually all British music press of that time. When they came back to USA dozens of labels want them, because of the success in Britain. So the Go Go's got more than one year to have a record deal in America. Meanwhile, they on the top of charts the other side of the Atlantic and into the maelstrom of the European Pos punk.
How could somebody that doesn't know anything about playing music learn how to be good enough to do an album like Beauty and the Beat. That just blows my mind. When I first heard that I was like no way. That music was too good to be from somebody that hadn't played their whole life.
going tonight at the Hollywood Bowl. It's been 30 plus years since I saw the Go Go's & the Police in Minneapolis. My girlfriend and I are back together after 30 years as well! She looks (a LOT) like Belinda and I love her to pieces!!
Induct these talented musicians song writers into Rock Roll Hall of Fame!!! 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸❤ Friendly reminder that when you say ignorant things about women in power, they don't hear you. But your daughters do. Your mother does. Your sisters hear you. Your nieces hear you too. 😘
I remember when I first heard about this I was in disbelief. When the Go-Go's made it big no one would have believed that they came out of the punk scene because their music we're so wholesome, clean and healing. Always love the Go-Go's😁👍🇺🇸
That's why it all really gelled once Gina came aboard. She's awesome. She was their, Ringo. I wish they would've maintained their punk roots though. Still, a thoroughly enjoyable sound, and they're easy on the eyes. Especially, for me, Jane Wiedlin. I just think she is freaking, 'it'!
I love punk rock n’roll of all kinds, and I especially like punk bands that start out not knowing how to play; nodding to the Germs, Ramones etc. I also like groupies who by sheer initiative to be like their heroes pick up instruments with no talent or knowledge of songwriting just go for it learning along the way, taking all the heckles and turning that hate back on the hater and rising above it. The girls in the Go Go’s were groupies and they got shit for it, for daring to rise up in a male dominated scene. Fuck it, even if they had no talent they were taking power back just taking to the stage and making loud electrified noise. And now the boys had to be the groupies! Hahahaha!
Induct these talented musicians into the ROCK AND HALL OF FAME!! Only ALL Female Band, Song writers Paved the way for punk bands like Green day & Avril Levine. First #1 Album All Female Band. C'mon Kennedy Center Honors! They weren't even in the Top 40 Punk Band Rolling Stone. Travesty!!
Yeah...because if there were female producers, songwriters, photographers and promoters it wouldn't have happened? WTF. How insecure are you about women, FFS that you have to "AKSHUALLY MEN" out of nowhere?
Glad they made it to the Rock and roll hall of fame!👌😎👍👉❤
I'm amazed that they even have video footage of those early club years.
TOTALLY AGREE!
Why?
@@dmontes133 why? Well, we all know cameras existed but a fraction of what it is today that's all. People were not photo maniacs like they are today. I guess?
this is some great stuff = it should be on a Go Go's Documentary... Blu-Ray or DVD in U-HD (4k HD)...
Out of the five members, I think Jane always gave the best interviews, like her heart was in the right place when she was answering questions.
Jane Drano was the real punk rocker.
I am also amazed that they even found these early clips lol
In the late 70s early 80s 8mm home movies were more common than video. But yeah, that looks definitely like it was video. maybe because they were in California they had easier access to it.
Neat, they actually admit that Charlotte Caffee joined the band because of her songwriting capability (bonus she could play the guitar and keyboards). Never knew about the UK trip - glad they excelled beyond that.
@WhyAmIWearing ARedShirt Interesting story, sorry to hear that!
The girls signed a deal with indie punk label Stiff Records in England in 1980. Then Rough Trade (the label that gave The Smiths to the world) signed them to distribution in UK and Continental Europe and the girls released the single "We Got the Beat", which went indie UK Top 3. They were in virtually all British music press of that time. When they came back to USA dozens of labels want them, because of the success in Britain. So the Go Go's got more than one year to have a record deal in America. Meanwhile, they on the top of charts the other side of the Atlantic and into the maelstrom of the European Pos punk.
Go-Gos were one of THE Best dangerous, FUN bands to come out of LA
...before the album
I'm VERY Lucky to have seen them before that
Thanks for posting!!!! They definitely were fast learners!!
How could somebody that doesn't know anything about playing music learn how to be good enough to do an album like Beauty and the Beat. That just blows my mind. When I first heard that I was like no way. That music was too good to be from somebody that hadn't played their whole life.
Charlotte Caffrey is the answer.
Charlotte and Gina. Gina forced them to rehearse every day and whipped them into shape.
I truly wanted to hear their version of the GERM's song.
I see I'm not the only one who came here expecting that.
Same here! Belinda even has history with the band!
THAT'S WHAT I WAS HOPING FOR! 😭
Me too!!! 😔
Me too!
Omg i love their punk era, they should play them again
Awesome...more more more!!!!
Love The Go-Go's.
...i HEART Margo-GOGO 😍
Jane has the cutest voice.
From punk to bubblegum.
This is why people scraped and clawed to get out of the punk into pop, including Johnny Rotten and Sting.
going tonight at the Hollywood Bowl. It's been 30 plus years since I saw the Go Go's & the Police in Minneapolis. My girlfriend and I are back together after 30 years as well! She looks (a LOT) like Belinda and I love her to pieces!!
Induct these talented musicians song writers into Rock Roll Hall of Fame!!! 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸❤ Friendly reminder that when you say ignorant things about women in power, they don't hear you.
But your daughters do. Your mother does. Your sisters hear you. Your nieces hear you too. 😘
Who gives a fuck about the lame ass rock and roll hall of fame?
@@franksmith4277 Apparently the Board of Directors do. They Inducted them!!
I love Jane Wiedlin I love Jane Wiedlin I Love The GoGos I Love The GoGos 🥁🎤🎸❤️🦄🐼🤐🎹😘😍
Calm down
I remember when I first heard about this I was in disbelief. When the Go-Go's made it big no one would have believed that they came out of the punk scene because their music we're so wholesome, clean and healing.
Always love the Go-Go's😁👍🇺🇸
This is Punk in its purest form! When I was a kid I spent $500 on a Gibson hollow body gold base $150 like a dum-ass! $200 on a massive Yamaha base!
Belinda and Jane are the bomb!
True! They're Smokin, esp Jane. 😘
You're not a good band until you've got a good drummer.
That's why it all really gelled once Gina came aboard. She's awesome. She was their, Ringo. I wish they would've maintained their punk roots though. Still, a thoroughly enjoyable sound, and they're easy on the eyes. Especially, for me, Jane Wiedlin. I just think she is freaking, 'it'!
Had NO idea the Go-Gos started this way. Thought they were a West Coast beach group that hit it big right away.
Wrong. They used to play with The Germs.
I HAD NO IDEA EITHER. BUT IS THERE A PART 2 OF THIS VIDEO!?? OOPS ALL CAPS
@@franksmith4277 Belinda was actually a member of the Germs for a hot minute.
Regarding gobbing/spitting...they did that to every band.
Into the valley. At the start of this clip
1:35 is where Green Day's Billy Joe Tolliver got his look.
I was thinking the exact same thing. lol
isnt it billy joe Armstrong?
@@johnnythekid4601 😂😂
They went from god awful to one of the best girl bands ever
i was hoping this was a cover of Forming haha
What happened to them in England was horrible 🥺
I love punk rock n’roll of all kinds, and I especially like punk bands that start out not knowing how to play; nodding to the Germs, Ramones etc. I also like groupies who by sheer initiative to be like their heroes pick up instruments with no talent or knowledge of songwriting just go for it learning along the way, taking all the heckles and turning that hate back on the hater and rising above it. The girls in the Go Go’s were groupies and they got shit for it, for daring to rise up in a male dominated scene. Fuck it, even if they had no talent they were taking power back just taking to the stage and making loud electrified noise. And now the boys had to be the groupies! Hahahaha!
Does anyone know the song at 1:55?
3:09 DARBY CRASH!
Induct these talented musicians into the ROCK AND HALL OF FAME!! Only ALL Female Band, Song writers Paved the way for punk bands like Green day & Avril Levine. First #1 Album All Female Band. C'mon Kennedy Center Honors! They weren't even in the Top 40 Punk Band Rolling Stone. Travesty!!
Thankfully there was plenty of male producers, songwriters, photographers and promoters so they could have a career
Yeah...because if there were female producers, songwriters, photographers and promoters it wouldn't have happened? WTF. How insecure are you about women, FFS that you have to "AKSHUALLY MEN" out of nowhere?
Lol im so glad they got better...
is my ass it's chicken
OMG thats too funny belinda saying in the late 70s there was nothing to be angry about then ,,,so true
They sucked until Valentine and Schock joined.
Cooojudo!!!
I take it that you hate the Ramones, Motorhead, and early Metallica as well.
@@jonathanst.thomas31 Early?
#KathyValentine is ok for them!
They sucked after too.
2:28 Is that Marilyn Monroe on the drums?
Lol
Elissa Bello
LOL, I had a transsexual friend that lived on N. Cherokee in Hollywood with her boyfriend.
The fallen nature of man rebellion against God. The answer to the question at the beginning.
Shut up.
@@franksmith4277 you sound like you are against the truth.
@@justinwilson3694 I'm against silly fairy tale stories.
@@franksmith4277 the bible isn't a fairy tale. Creation clearly shows who God is and you and all people are without excuse before God.
@@justinwilson3694 The bible is fairy tale nonsense without a shred of proof to back anything in it up.
They must ve been influence by sex pistols back then
That's exactly what I was thinking while watching this, they really were punk rockers.
@@markjones7185 I think their U.K. punk experience, carried them over. Gave them that edge. Very impressive gals.
Everybody was. Most people who were ended up veering into Post Punk though. The Go-Go's made a huge left turn in that regard.
They played with X and The Germs.
dirty punk rock wtf
"Driven drummer." Ugh.