I worked with a band who supported him on tour and they loved him. Recorded down in studio and everything. They said he was so down to earth and really decent.
Paul Weller was the first person to inspire me. Living in Northern Ireland during the troubles and unemployed and I heard this sound on Top of the Pops. I then ate, slept and drank The Jam and Weller. I then met him many years later in Heathrow Airport. He just sat down beside me and he had a few drinks. I had this fantastically friendly conversation with him. He asked me to come and see him the next night in Belfast. I look back now and think not only was he my teenage idol but a fantastic guy. His music just gets better also. Still my hero.
I do respect how he's moved on (all should) The Jam were my teens in late 70's, memories seeing them live and us oldies remember that. Good old chap, not for me after the jam but have all the respect for all members, don't reform the past and let it be where it was.
Agree. Met him in a hotel after a gig in Wolverhampton, sitting with my mates having a drink alone and in pops his crew, bought us a Guinness and chatted for 5 mins before his security team said, I think that's enough now lads.
Got a photo with Paul Weller in Rotterdam in 2019, on my birthday. Posed for photos with people, chatted, no airs and graces whatsoever. Came across as a top fella.
Proper fella, love him. Met him years ago was having a j in my car listening to the debut kings of Leon album, he stuck his head and said fucking quality album, then bopped off
@@paulkimble8241 Why do people need to be so cynical man... Do they not realise he's been about the UK rather than others buggering off to LA, so there's a decent chance people run into him
I used to know someone's Postman whose Car Mechanic met someone who once sold Paul Weller a newspaper and ciggies and let me tell you, apparently he's a top geezer they all said....
Seriously, I knew his dry cleaner. He was the lead singer of a band I tried out for as a drummer. They were going on tour with a big band but didn't go with me and I was disappointed, that band was the Lost Prophets...
Hey take it from me I was his milkman for years. He was a top bloke never moaned at me once even after some magpies pecked the red tops off his semi skimmed. Proper sound bloke .
@Dogs And cats are my pets yeah it was, when it was a full moon we would do shots of full fat milk followed by lines of strawberry nesquik. Those were the days man.
I was lucky enough to meet Paul in 2001 at Southampton Guildhall after his Days Of Speed acoustic gig and he was a real down to earth guy (he signed a CD and told me he liked my aquascutum shirt) proper legend
The Jam, brilliant, Style Council not bad but it ends there. I just dont get his newer stuff but I was and remain more punk and ska but have never been a soul lover....... Blondie, The Jam, Madness, The clash, Sham 69 etc.. His newer stuff is still good, just not my cup of tea unfortunately. A lot of us oldies dont get his change in music :( I think Mr Ross was struggling to interview him there. I've heard stories weller is a bit of a nightmare on chat shows.
I heard Johnathon saying he doesn't dye his hair sorry don't believe you it's probably same color as Paul's but if you look older on tv probably scared of being dropped by the show
I live in Italy and so many men and women dye their hair. I hate it. You can see it a mile off and the colour never matches the ageing skin tone. Grey or white is so much better looking, imo. (My hair was every colour possible in my teens, I'm now a "salt and pepper" 58 year old)
I love this artist for how much he has given to music for more than forty years. I have always considered him an innovator, a precursor, a protester and a disenchanted commentator of the social and political reality in which we live. I've always considered him a real punk. Seeing him in the last two years wearing his elbow mask or covering his amplifier on stage with the Ukrainian flag like any neodem artist sold on the main stream has disappointed and saddened me ..
That's a surprise and a disappointment re: Ukraine. I would have thought that a man of his intelligence and sensitivity would have understood that the Ukraine situation is about nuance and layers, many of them created by the West as much as by Putin. Disappointed that he has joined in with the mindless virtue signalling that we're seeing everywhere
Has ALWAYS had something to say musically since 1976, like it or loathe it. In live interviews, not so much. I think the music world is a better place with a bit of Weller in it.
Always reinventing his art, sometimes it’s sublime - Stanley Road - other times just bloody good. The new stuff though feels like it’s got a bit of attitude and swagger back and that’s great to see. Particularly like that Cosmic Fringes track, proper banger
As much as I respect Paul (and having met him several times, he is a very warm and kind individual) I can't listen to anything he's made in the past 15 years. He's just too soft and wimpy (musically). With his history and craggy voice, I love to see him make some angry music with a message again.
Is he standing in a way of a new band? He's split 2 of his old bands, and has had the greatest period of solo success in 90's, but now he's still got that write new music /release a record once a year routine as his dayjob to his own and fans' amusement and for the sake of musically challenging himself, and thus happen to have a solid following build throughout decades. That's pretty much earned with a lot of hard work and determined career building - not quite by taking the limelight away from any youth band with an old resumé. That honour goes to the likes of Stones and the Who (which I still like don't get my wrong but aren't moving much forward anymore.)
I love Paul Weller and his music whether solo, The Jam or The Style Council. All brilliant. My only wish is that Paul had never picked up a cigarette. Both my parents smoked their entire adult life until they died. My dad had wrinkles he wouldn't have had if he had never smoked. I really hope Paul stays healthy and with us for many more years. And Hopefully he's stopped smoking because he's an absolute national treasure to the UK.
His voice really changed because of cigarettes... from "As is Now" until "22 Dreams" the raspy voice gave him a bluesy tone but now it's taking its toll...
He and his music have been a major part of so many peoples lives for so long. "You do something to me" and "Wild wood" are two song that have very special memories attached to them. May be stay strong and fit for many years to come. Much respect to him.
I was totally in love with Dee Cee Lee's voice. I really wished she had done more. He's really reminds me of Bowie in so many ways but not musically. Obviously.
Used to see Weller all the time in on Chiswick High Road walking down to the recording studios... Being west London we all pretended not to recognize him as he mooched along eating a pret and smoking
Going Underground on Dig The New Breed..... that crowd roar at the start says everything you need to know about The Jam imo. How many other bands generate a reaction like that at a live gig. One of the all- time greats.
I'm sure he's a good bloke, and I was a big fan of the Jam, but I don't understand why he was so right to end The Jam when he did and (even Bruce and Rick admit that now), but he can't see now is the time to end his solo career, he's still attempting to write and sing when he's past his best, It's not really age appropriate to be a Rock Star at his age I think, I would not do it and I am younger than him, the woke brigade will say I am being ageist, but I hate to see someone who has been so great in the past make a fool of himself, I dont know many songwriters who write anything good after their twenties, look at McCartney, Townsend, Richards and Jagger, the list goes on,. Smoking has ruined Weller's voice I am afraid, trouble is these guys are surrounded by people who keep telling them how great they are
Don’t agree he should wind down. Personally I liked the Jam/Wildwood and Stanley Road as his best stuff. But he can still write a brilliant song and his voice is great. One of the best performers I’ve ever seen live.
Paul ended the Jam because he wanted to move his music into a more soulful direction, hence the creation of the Style Council. Personally, I think he sounded a lot better there, a lot more happy
I think he made the right decision to end The Jam cos the Style Council were almost as great I agree with you now about him being past it. He should have retired after The Style Council, he hasn't written anything good since then
Anyone remember the interview where he asked David Bowie if he was gunna spit his apple juice across the satellite? Lmaoo u should watch the first interview then the other one I think in 1975 and see how Bowie takes no bullshit from him that time!!
It's nice to look at the comments and see all of the positive things people have to say about meeting Mr. Weller. Back in the day there was a record store that loaned records like a library. My roommate came home with Our Favourite Shop. WTF? Who were these people and why had they been hiding from me? To this day it is one of my all time favorite albums. Mr. Weller never had a high profile career in the USA. Too bad. He is fabulous!
Yes, buddy. I'm from Newfoundland, Canada and nothing against people who are hardcore fans of the same fad that was played over and over, but I felt really deprived when it came to the local stations only playing the major top bands from Canada, U.S., U.K. I love many bands from the 80's, but again, our stations deprived us from other amazing artists from the 80's. I ended up stumbling upon the best ones by chance. I consider Weller my top Favorite artist for the past few years now, and the majority of my top favorite bands hardly had a song played on the radio. lol
I was Pauls Tour Band Bus Driver back in the day, i got to know him quite well, proper proper bloke.
A proper talent too!
To be fair ray Lawrence sounds like a bus driver
@@rubydavis2557 so does Weller 😂 or a chimney sweep. And he’s still my hero.
I worked with a band who supported him on tour and they loved him. Recorded down in studio and everything. They said he was so down to earth and really decent.
The modfather..his dad boxed against my dad ..army..1952..got the programme..intermediate tournament .household div.royal engineers ...reme
Paul Weller was the first person to inspire me. Living in Northern Ireland during the troubles and unemployed and I heard this sound on Top of the Pops. I then ate, slept and drank The Jam and Weller. I then met him many years later in Heathrow Airport. He just sat down beside me and he had a few drinks. I had this fantastically friendly conversation with him. He asked me to come and see him the next night in Belfast. I look back now and think not only was he my teenage idol but a fantastic guy. His music just gets better also. Still my hero.
Love the story . The Jam & Weller : The soundtrack to your life ❤️
@@Tamar-sz8ox very much so. It has expanded beyond but always a soft spot for The Jam.
I wonder if. Paul Weller is a good Chess player & a very big Human League fan . Like me.
I do respect how he's moved on (all should) The Jam were my teens in late 70's, memories seeing them live and us oldies remember that. Good old chap, not for me after the jam but have all the respect for all members, don't reform the past and let it be where it was.
What a Legend.
The greatest thing would be to hear American black artists 'cover' some of his music, especially Style Council.
It would be great!
Weller is a legend.
Weller thats one cool cat
Had a cream tea with Paul and his sister a few months ago ✊🏻🎯✊🏻
Nolan Gallagher...Parker without a driving licence!
Vic Mel with a suntan is a sage, he takes his love of music and influences, yet never makes an obvious tune, if ye catch me drift
Wow Gandalf makes an appearance!
Weller is god
This guy doesn't get enough credit, he is wonderful!!
A normal guy with extraordinary musical talent !
He is a treasure ! One of the best musicians ever. And still a cool dude.
Great to see Jonathon Ross manage to crack Weller up at the end of the interview . Well done .
Had the pleasure off meeting Weller twice, and he’s one of the most grounded, down to earth people I’ve ever met... what an absolute geezer
Same here mate, well I met him once. Lovely fella and so down to earth
Same, met him twice, and he couldn't have been nicer.
Agree. Met him in a hotel after a gig in Wolverhampton, sitting with my mates having a drink alone and in pops his crew, bought us a Guinness and chatted for 5 mins before his security team said, I think that's enough now lads.
You pretending to be Limmy?
@@howardsend6589 pardon?
Weller is still turning out such great work and his singing is as good as ever. An amazing talent. Long may he continue to be so productive.
Your deluded,From the floorboards up could have been a Jam B-side but his best 30 songs are all Jam songs!
@@paulweller3179 - it’s “you’re”. As in ;“You’re unnecessarily rude in the way you engage with others on the Internet.”
Got a photo with Paul Weller in Rotterdam in 2019, on my birthday. Posed for photos with people, chatted, no airs and graces whatsoever. Came across as a top fella.
well woop di doo!!
@@mattiemclean9882 Unnecessary comment,get a life.
@@mjh5437 sod off
Mattie's just sad cos he's too fat to fist himself now
Proper fella, love him. Met him years ago was having a j in my car listening to the debut kings of Leon album, he stuck his head and said fucking quality album, then bopped off
What’s that smell? Bullshit?
Daniel O'Sullivan alright mate
@@paulkimble8241 Why do people need to be so cynical man... Do they not realise he's been about the UK rather than others buggering off to LA, so there's a decent chance people run into him
He was good in Robocop
Peter Weller....
Robocop? I thought he was in The Fast And The Furious.
He’s great. He also looks like someone’s Nan.
He looks better than 99% of men his age
@@monicamclarenn7790 Sorry but he really does not, he kept the hair fair play but that face and neck have not aged well.
@@JimMorrisonsboots He's in thin, got hair, stylish clothes...yeah he looks better than most men his age.
@@monicamclarenn7790 Yes, he does. Has aged so gracefully.
The jam never get tired of listening to that band .
I used to know someone's Postman whose Car Mechanic met someone who once sold Paul Weller a newspaper and ciggies and let me tell you, apparently he's a top geezer they all said....
Seriously, I knew his dry cleaner. He was the lead singer of a band I tried out for as a drummer. They were going on tour with a big band but didn't go with me and I was disappointed, that band was the Lost Prophets...
Hey take it from me I was his milkman for years. He was a top bloke never moaned at me once even after some magpies pecked the red tops off his semi skimmed. Proper sound bloke .
Is it me or is Weller morphing into Iggy Pop...
Met Paul Weller in a hotel lift in Berlin years ago. What a nice bloke
Music that will never get old. Thank god I grew up on proper music. Like Paul Weller,The Jam,The Clash,Oasis,.
You've just named my Top 3 band ahahahaha
Yeah back in the day I was Paul's milkman, he was a top bloke we used to down pints of semi skimmed together.
@Dogs And cats are my pets yeah it was, when it was a full moon we would do shots of full fat milk followed by lines of strawberry nesquik. Those were the days man.
I love weller. He's the best musician of the last 40 years. Without a doubt. All his work is top quality stuff.
It is obvious you never heard Peter Hammill 😁
Still sitting 1.5-2 mtrs away..they are prats.
Reckon?
This dude has written so many good songs.
Weller has put on a few more wrinkles since we last seen him but still lucid and personable as ever.
He’s kept his figure though
I was lucky enough to meet Paul in 2001 at Southampton Guildhall after his Days Of Speed acoustic gig and he was a real down to earth guy (he signed a CD and told me he liked my aquascutum shirt) proper legend
Ive been a big fan of Paul since 1982, so talented and a top bloke. Respect to the Modfather
Was the jam not for you?.....
The Jam, brilliant, Style Council not bad but it ends there. I just dont get his newer stuff but I was and remain more punk and ska but have never been a soul lover.......
Blondie, The Jam, Madness, The clash, Sham 69 etc.. His newer stuff is still good, just not my cup of tea unfortunately. A lot of us oldies dont get his change in music :(
I think Mr Ross was struggling to interview him there. I've heard stories weller is a bit of a nightmare on chat shows.
I heard Johnathon saying he doesn't dye his hair sorry don't believe you it's probably same color as Paul's but if you look older on tv probably scared of being dropped by the show
No man has brown hair like that at Jonathan’s age. Dyed hair on middle aged plus men is so cheesy let it go grey gracefully Jonathan
I live in Italy and so many men and women dye their hair. I hate it. You can see it a mile off and the colour never matches the ageing skin tone. Grey or white is so much better looking, imo. (My hair was every colour possible in my teens, I'm now a "salt and pepper" 58 year old)
I love this artist for how much he has given to music for more than forty years. I have always considered him an innovator, a precursor, a protester and a disenchanted commentator of the social and political reality in which we live. I've always considered him a real punk. Seeing him in the last two years wearing his elbow mask or covering his amplifier on stage with the Ukrainian flag like any neodem artist sold on the main stream has disappointed and saddened me ..
That's a surprise and a disappointment re: Ukraine. I would have thought that a man of his intelligence and sensitivity would have understood that the Ukraine situation is about nuance and layers, many of them created by the West as much as by Putin. Disappointed that he has joined in with the mindless virtue signalling that we're seeing everywhere
Has ALWAYS had something to say musically since 1976, like it or loathe it. In live interviews, not so much. I think the music world is a better place with a bit of Weller in it.
Always reinventing his art, sometimes it’s sublime - Stanley Road - other times just bloody good. The new stuff though feels like it’s got a bit of attitude and swagger back and that’s great to see. Particularly like that Cosmic Fringes track, proper banger
As much as I respect Paul (and having met him several times, he is a very warm and kind individual) I can't listen to anything he's made in the past 15 years. He's just too soft and wimpy (musically). With his history and craggy voice, I love to see him make some angry music with a message again.
You mean he grew up 😩 try it 😄
..his next group are called "nutella chocolate spread" ...
I remember Paul as a young guy saying the old dinosaur groups and musicians should move aside for young musicians..
Is he standing in a way of a new band? He's split 2 of his old bands, and has had the greatest period of solo success in 90's, but now he's still got that write new music /release a record once a year routine as his dayjob to his own and fans' amusement and for the sake of musically challenging himself, and thus happen to have a solid following build throughout decades.
That's pretty much earned with a lot of hard work and determined career building - not quite by taking the limelight away from any youth band with an old resumé.
That honour goes to the likes of Stones and the Who (which I still like don't get my wrong but aren't moving much forward anymore.)
From France Paul yoû’re a genius 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Smoked a joint with Weller in 84. Top bloke
tough guy!
Paul would be a great solo guest, for a more in-depth interview.He enjoyed this
He looks a bit like Iggy!
"Go to sleep my babies" from his Jam period....LMAO!!!! 😂😂😂
Best musician of his generation. Been a fan 45 years plus now.
Still in my top 3 best live acts I've had the pleasure to see and I've seem a few over the years. ✌
The man! So many great songs, almost impossible to pick just one, but I think Heavy Soul is my favorite 👍👍
❤ Heavy Soul.
I love Paul Weller and his music whether solo, The Jam or The Style Council. All brilliant. My only wish is that Paul had never picked up a cigarette. Both my parents smoked their entire adult life until they died. My dad had wrinkles he wouldn't have had if he had never smoked. I really hope Paul stays healthy and with us for many more years. And Hopefully he's stopped smoking because he's an absolute national treasure to the UK.
Pretty sure he still smokes. His only vice nowadays
His voice really changed because of cigarettes... from "As is Now" until "22 Dreams" the raspy voice gave him a bluesy tone but now it's taking its toll...
He and his music have been a major part of so many peoples lives for so long.
"You do something to me" and "Wild wood" are two song that have very special memories attached to them.
May be stay strong and fit for many years to come. Much respect to him.
GO TO SLEEP MY BABIES in a jam style....pissing myself that was brilliant 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Love him ,true legend ❤️
I was totally in love with Dee Cee Lee's voice. I really wished she had done more.
He's really reminds me of Bowie in so many ways but not musically. Obviously.
Weller didn't have any kids in The Jam days, so get your facts right Ross.
Is it just me or is Weller starting to look like a cross between Peter Stringfellow and Jimmy Saville?
@@BrotherChad and Pauline Fowler
Awesome Mr Weller! Such a top geezer 👍
Looks like madge from benidorm
Fair play to Ross for managing to get some semblance of an interview out of Dot Cotton here.
Used to see Weller all the time in on Chiswick High Road walking down to the recording studios... Being west London we all pretended not to recognize him as he mooched along eating a pret and smoking
Love him . And he is the best sense of style ✅🙌
Looks like jack from on the buses now...
Snhirly from eastenders/ gone a lot older in recent years
Noel Gallagher can't talk shyatch about Paul's miserable face, he's bloody rich and yet he shows off that unpleasant feel lol
If you want to put your kids off smoking show them Paul Weller’s face.
What a Guy ....anyone who doesn't appreciate this guy
Is Soulless IMO , Cool , articulate and likeable .
200 Kid
The Jam is & always will be the best band ever!
The Style Council is & always will be the best band ever!
@@johnkitching2500 Nah!!!
@@johnkitching2500 shutup
Going Underground on Dig The New Breed..... that crowd roar at the start says everything you need to know about The Jam imo. How many other bands generate a reaction like that at a live gig. One of the all- time greats.
Totally agree
Met him yesterday at the Modfather Shop @ Camden , couldn’t make it up . Nice guy
Hilarious love the way Paul bounces off Jonathan’s random questions
Love this guys work since 77, a humble talented man, cracks me up when he smiles.
JR's Urko hairstyle doesn't hide his weight problems.
I cannot believe that Paul has 8 children.Omg,always see him as a young lad.👍🇬🇧
Obviously not. Lol! His oldest is 34 years old, his youngest is 4 years old.
what do you mean 'his'?@@adc2327
Modfather ⭐️
Sorry Steve Marriott was the original Mod Father, Paul styled himself on him and he admits it.
If Albert Steptoe was a mod
Such a talent 👌
I live in the US and I wish that Paul's music was more popular here. The Style Council is one of my favorite bands
I feel the same way! At least I know I am not alone in the USA with my fondness of Mr. Weller.
I'm sure he's a good bloke, and I was a big fan of the Jam, but I don't understand why he was so right to end The Jam when he did and (even Bruce and Rick admit that now), but he can't see now is the time to end his solo career, he's still attempting to write and sing when he's past his best, It's not really age appropriate to be a Rock Star at his age I think, I would not do it and I am younger than him, the woke brigade will say I am being ageist, but I hate to see someone who has been so great in the past make a fool of himself, I dont know many songwriters who write anything good after their twenties, look at McCartney, Townsend, Richards and Jagger, the list goes on,. Smoking has ruined Weller's voice I am afraid, trouble is these guys are surrounded by people who keep telling them how great they are
Don’t agree he should wind down. Personally I liked the Jam/Wildwood and Stanley Road as his best stuff. But he can still write a brilliant song and his voice is great. One of the best performers I’ve ever seen live.
Paul ended the Jam because he wanted to move his music into a more soulful direction, hence the creation of the Style Council. Personally, I think he sounded a lot better there, a lot more happy
I think he made the right decision to end The Jam cos the Style Council were almost as great I agree with you now about him being past it.
He should have retired after The Style Council, he hasn't written anything good since then
Paul Weller sort of has this quality that only people like Ray Davies or Pete Townshend has of a young old man.
There you go kids, exposing yourself too much to the sun makes you look more older than what your age because it sags and wrinkles your skin
Paul Weller has the same hair as Tony Blair!!
Haha! True but Weller is one of the coolest guys on the planet, so he pulls it off. Blair doesn't.
..its the Jimmy Savile Look ...-velour Tracksuits will be back in fashion soon ....!
This is from the man who wanted a vasectomy in his 20s😂
The Modfather is now the Grandmother lol
The original modfather.
Glad he’s stopped wearing them glasses, he was looking like Sir Jimmy.
Paul , love your music , followed you since late 70s , top top bloke , but , the barbers are open now mate , plz get it cut 👍
Anyone remember the interview where he asked David Bowie if he was gunna spit his apple juice across the satellite? Lmaoo u should watch the first interview then the other one I think in 1975 and see how Bowie takes no bullshit from him that time!!
Never thought of Paul as a dad. Cool dude.
Overrated.
Great stuff 👍stuff from the legend Paul weller .
It's nice to look at the comments and see all of the positive things people have to say about meeting Mr. Weller.
Back in the day there was a record store that loaned records like a library. My roommate came home with Our Favourite Shop. WTF? Who were these people and why had they been hiding from me? To this day it is one of my all time favorite albums. Mr. Weller never had a high profile career in the USA. Too bad. He is fabulous!
Yes, buddy. I'm from Newfoundland, Canada and nothing against people who are hardcore fans of the same fad that was played over and over, but I felt really deprived when it came to the local stations only playing the major top bands from Canada, U.S., U.K. I love many bands from the 80's, but again, our stations deprived us from other amazing artists from the 80's. I ended up stumbling upon the best ones by chance. I consider Weller my top Favorite artist for the past few years now, and the majority of my top favorite bands hardly had a song played on the radio. lol
PW legend but worryingly I've seen recent images of Tony Blair and there's an uncanny resemblance.
Is Paul now The Crowman?!
Great artist but why has he turned into Peter stringfellow
oh my god , what is with his hair, he looks terrible . its too long and looks creepy ....yuk
Met Paul a couple of times .. top down to earth bloke
I absolutely love his music his songs just perfect x
Whats happened to this country? WHERE is Pauls knighthood? He IS ENGLAND a true genius.
The ever changing man. Pure class and a pure genius.
My first gig. Woking YMCA Feb 1980.
I thought it was Mother Teresa