Saw these lads in Liverpool - June 1990 - World Cup going on. We sang this for 25 minutes at the end until they came back out and sang it again. They and we were crying our eyes out. Brilliant. Brillant.Brilliant. Brilliant. Brilliant.
When Tim Booth came offstage after this show, they had to give him oxygen. He worked his butt off that night, under difficult circumstances. Loads of punters at that show had to abandon their cars and walk three or four miles in freezing weather. Which just makes it even more amazing.
This band should have been way bigger than they were. They achieved great status on their homeland continent, but they should have been bigger here in the US...favorite band of alltime for this Wisconsin guy.
WELCOME to the fraternity of James fans! They are my all time FAVE band in the world....I've seen them 66 times and counting lol..the first time was on my 18th birthday in 85 supporting the smiths. Check out sometimes, come home, laid, seven, out to get you, lullaby, hey ma, and ooooooooooooooh the list goes on and on lol
I´m 33 years old and i saw James sing this song live when i was 18. The ticket to their show was my 18 year´s gift and what a gift it was! The first part of the concert was made by Radiohead. It was a 2 in 1 show.
Absolutly awesome song....the crown reaction at the end is electric, gave me goosebumbs all over just hearing it. This is a must for the volume to be turned up!! 5/5 for James!
Brings back all the memories of my time staying in Manchester back in 1991/1992. It was a wonderful time! Thank you James and thank you people of Manchester. I love you!
My sister Sharon was at this concert at the GMEX CENTER in Manchester it brings back good memory's of her and yes she did sit on the floor with every one else cool yeah man go sis R.I.P Shalom Sharon ride upon your unicorn in heaven I love you for eternity ever and beyond your little brother Steven xxx
HAVIN A SMOKE AND LISTENIN TO 1 OF MY MANY BEST BANDS FROM THE DAY!WASNT GOIN 2 PUT THIS ON COS IT SO OVERPLAYED WHEN JAMES GETS BROUGHT UP.BUT WAS 2 LAZY TO FORWARD THE TUNE,I LEFT IT ON.WHAT AN ABSOLUTE CRACKIN 8.14 MINUTES OF DELIGHT,BLASTIN ME BACK TO YOUTHHOOD,RELIVIN EVRY MOMENT OF IT.THE ENERGY TIM PRODUCES IS UNREAL,AND THE CROWD,WELL WHEN THE CROWD SINGS AT THE END,MAN,IT BROUGHT A TEAR TO A 41YEAR OLD MAN!!UNBELIEAVBLE.THEY JUST DONT MAKE BANDS AND CROWDS LIKE THIS ANYMORE!!MADCHESTER!
i really love this version..... such treasure performance by james....... this surely one of the song that i will listen throughout my lifetime...... in sweet and sour.... in love in hate in fears in tears.... thx for uploading!
JAMES YOU ARE DA MAN! WHAT ELSE CAN I SAY I'M SO BLESSED TO BE ON EARTH TO BE SO GRATEFULLY APPRECIATED TO EXPIRENANCE SUCH GREAT & WHAT COMES NATURAL ABILITY TO TELL IT TO THE WORLD WITH WORDS TO YOUR SONG AMAZING LING BREATH TAKING! OUTTA THIS WORLD thankyou you are firmly down to earth never change keep it real GOD BLESS YOU $ CREDIT TO THE BAND AS WELL ONE LOVE CHRIS
This was available to watch on my iphone thus morning and for the last week! Now I have to watch it on my PC! Please make this available to watch on mobile
this is gemex manchester i think i has it on vynal this but never seen footage. this is amazing i miss 90s music so much where nowadays do you get a response in from a gig. You know you made it when everyone is singing your songs. seen james a couple of times before they split and the last time was on the last tour where they played at exeter. also 5 night stand with coldplay when they haddent even released a single and kent but this is best because of crowd response
oh man - this video brings back so many memories. i remember when they showed that video in the early 90s in a music show in austria about the rave scene in manchester. that crowd is just awesome. i had the 7" single from that song - on the B-side was that live version. i don't know where it ended - but great to get that memories back when i watch that video again here. thanks sooo much for uploading.
seen hundreds of bands over the years but that night sticks out over any other, never seen anything quite like it, that was rip the hair out the back of your neck stuff and i feel very lucky to of been a part of it
Huge James fan here!! Caught them live in Denver last september. Was a dream come true, my partner and I even took me Mum!!! Is this live version part of a live release dvd? I want this on DVD!!! Anyone that can help? I have Getting away with it...LIVE. It's fantastic. I want this as well!! Thx!
i agree with 'hxsw' it was filmed at GMEX in Manchester.....i seen them 3 times in 1 week that year...Middlesbrough Town Hall then Newcastle Mayfair then the GMEX....their best songs were 'What For' or 'How Was It For You'....
one of the best songs of its time tim booth was a icon everyone wanted his curly hair ,the thing what spoiled the memory was when people started sitting down to it WHY .
great song. saw them in 89 supporting the great inspiral carpets. two cool as fuck bands. wish i could go back in time and see that gig again.mooooooo!
Everyone who is a singer, or dreams of being a singer wishes they could motivate their audience like this. :D I can't blame the audiance though - I love this song :)
Saw these lads in Liverpool - June 1990 - World Cup going on.
We sang this for 25 minutes at the end until they came back out and sang it again. They and we were crying our eyes out.
Brilliant. Brillant.Brilliant. Brilliant. Brilliant.
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What an amazing experience I wish I had seen this, I suffer from Bipolar Disorder and this is a great representation of how I feel
Gae
I don't know if Tim Booth had written such poetry, but he did. This song makes me cry.
💜life is beautiful 💜
When Tim Booth came offstage after this show, they had to give him oxygen. He worked his butt off that night, under difficult circumstances. Loads of punters at that show had to abandon their cars and walk three or four miles in freezing weather. Which just makes it even more amazing.
This band should have been way bigger than they were. They achieved great status on their homeland continent, but they should have been bigger here in the US...favorite band of alltime for this Wisconsin guy.
The best live performance of any song by any artist ever
Probably the best live performance of any band ive seen, never seen a crowd get involved in a song as good as that
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Early 90s were magical... So many great bands and music. Best times of my life.
one of the best live songs ever . please please wait for the end it's only a few minutes . it's worth it
"if I hadn't seen such riches I could live with being poor" is all I have to say.
Probably one of the all time great lyrics.
If I hadn't seen such Richard's I could live with being Paul
lol… funny
Truer words never spoken hey. I always remember that line too
WELCOME to the fraternity of James fans! They are my all time FAVE band in the world....I've seen them 66 times and counting lol..the first time was on my 18th birthday in 85 supporting the smiths. Check out sometimes, come home, laid, seven, out to get you, lullaby, hey ma, and ooooooooooooooh the list goes on and on lol
Remember when I was 21 .......sit down next to me....... tequila and dance on the table time never go back ...enjoy the moment....Italo
I´m 33 years old and i saw James sing this song live when i was 18. The ticket to their show was my 18 year´s gift and what a gift it was! The first part of the concert was made by Radiohead. It was a 2 in 1 show.
Absolutly awesome song....the crown reaction at the end is electric, gave me goosebumbs all over just hearing it.
This is a must for the volume to be turned up!!
5/5 for James!
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Crowd participation at its greatest.
I love this song, opening up the possibilities of happiness in being alive.
Brings back all the memories of my time staying in Manchester back in 1991/1992. It was a wonderful time! Thank you James and thank you people of Manchester. I love you!
got to be one of the best live performances you could ever witness.....surely
My sister Sharon was at this concert at the GMEX CENTER in Manchester it brings back good memory's of her and yes she did sit on the floor with every one else cool yeah man go sis R.I.P Shalom Sharon ride upon your unicorn in heaven I love you for eternity ever and beyond your little brother Steven xxx
❤
the most underrated band ever!They are phenomenal!WE LOVE JAMES
SAW EM LIVE IN 92..........everybody sat down...it was ace...luvved it.... wicked...come bak james we luv u xxxx
The best version of "Sit Down".
Still gives me goosebumps!! Especially when the crowd join in and take over On original CD single all them years ago.
HAVIN A SMOKE AND LISTENIN TO 1 OF MY MANY BEST BANDS FROM THE DAY!WASNT GOIN 2 PUT THIS ON COS IT SO OVERPLAYED WHEN JAMES GETS BROUGHT UP.BUT WAS 2 LAZY TO FORWARD THE TUNE,I LEFT IT ON.WHAT AN ABSOLUTE CRACKIN 8.14 MINUTES OF DELIGHT,BLASTIN ME BACK TO YOUTHHOOD,RELIVIN EVRY MOMENT OF IT.THE ENERGY TIM PRODUCES IS UNREAL,AND THE CROWD,WELL WHEN THE CROWD SINGS AT THE END,MAN,IT BROUGHT A TEAR TO A 41YEAR OLD MAN!!UNBELIEAVBLE.THEY JUST DONT MAKE BANDS AND CROWDS LIKE THIS ANYMORE!!MADCHESTER!
i really love this version..... such treasure performance by james....... this surely one of the song that i will listen throughout my lifetime...... in sweet and sour.... in love in hate in fears in tears.... thx for uploading!
Yep, G-mex 1990. And I was there.
This song always puts me in a good mood
JAMES YOU ARE DA MAN! WHAT ELSE CAN I SAY I'M SO BLESSED TO BE ON EARTH TO BE SO GRATEFULLY APPRECIATED TO EXPIRENANCE SUCH GREAT & WHAT COMES NATURAL ABILITY TO TELL IT TO THE WORLD WITH WORDS TO YOUR SONG AMAZING LING BREATH TAKING! OUTTA THIS WORLD thankyou you are firmly down to earth never change keep it real GOD BLESS YOU $ CREDIT TO THE BAND AS WELL ONE LOVE CHRIS
GOD!!! How I'd love to have been there. What a great performance, to a great song, by a great band. Truly AMAZING!!!!!
This was available to watch on my iphone thus morning and for the last week! Now I have to watch it on my PC! Please make this available to watch on mobile
Aaah the good ol days. Brings back Memories, they just don't make them like they used to!!!!
If I hadn't seen such riches I could live with being poor...
Good stuff! Brilliant song. Classic.
THis is by far the best version of "Sit Down". I bought the bootleg VCR of this show in the early 90's.
played it on full volume...buzzing and i wasn't even there...grt tune...10 out of 10 for the crowd
this is by far the best version of this song in existence
I agree Gold Mother is awesome,will always rememember them doing sit down at reading in the 90's so good!!!
One of my favorite songs ever ❤
Love this great happy feeling it gives me listening to this particular James track "Sit down"
That's Manchester for you. Ever so slightly mad, but damned good with it. It's home to me. I don't half miss it. Warts n all.
fabulous - and the crowd, utter magic
amen to that dude. if only i could be up there...with thousands of people singing lyrics id come up with in my shed.....wow
20 years + and still love this song
i have to hear song like that many years when i hear james first time was some months before and now i know everything for them .....THE RULES !!!!!
Brilliant James.😊
this is gemex manchester i think i has it on vynal this but never seen footage. this is amazing i miss 90s music so much where nowadays do you get a response in from a gig. You know you made it when everyone is singing your songs. seen james a couple of times before they split and the last time was on the last tour where they played at exeter. also 5 night stand with coldplay when they haddent even released a single and kent but this is best because of crowd response
this band is the best english band ever!! I love them! my life is out of control, I believe this way....sit down down...in SYMPATHY!!!
oh man - this video brings back so many memories. i remember when they showed that video in the early 90s in a music show in austria about the rave scene in manchester. that crowd is just awesome. i had the 7" single from that song - on the B-side was that live version. i don't know where it ended - but great to get that memories back when i watch that video again here. thanks sooo much for uploading.
seen hundreds of bands over the years but that night sticks out over any other, never seen anything quite like it, that was rip the hair out the back of your neck stuff and i feel very lucky to of been a part of it
Saw them back at University FRONT ROW CENTER!!!! A truly awesome time!
ONE FANTASTIC SONG - WHAT GREAT BEAT AND RHYTHM - IT WILL NEVER FADE WITH TIME - A CLASSIC!
Come Home screws me up. I wish I could. Brilliant.
Huge James fan here!! Caught them live in Denver last september. Was a dream come true, my partner and I even took me Mum!!! Is this live version part of a live release dvd? I want this on DVD!!! Anyone that can help? I have Getting away with it...LIVE. It's fantastic. I want this as well!! Thx!
cant believe i forgot how brill this song is!superb!hairs on neck loved it!
"this is our show.. this is our song".. those words shaped my life from hs grad on..
my wee brother introduced me to this band about 30 years ago ,,since the my nr 1
I see them in a concert at "la loco", in Paris : it was wonderful, thank you for remember me this moments!!!
This was at the G-MEX Manchester. It was my first gig.
Not been to a better one since.
the good old days great music great times ..
if this was Manchester GMEX it was one hell of a gig....and yes everyone did sit down and no-one got crushed
what a crowd amazing!
i agree with 'hxsw' it was filmed at GMEX in Manchester.....i seen them 3 times in 1 week that year...Middlesbrough Town Hall then Newcastle Mayfair then the GMEX....their best songs were 'What For' or 'How Was It For You'....
so good , can u imagine a song this good these days,thort not sitdown
Great drummer
great song great talent i normally like country good on james irishman pat, its a smasher it's a fav. of mine .
Live at the Manchester GMEX! This version was on the b-side of the single. Takes me right back
lots of energy in that concert, im sure they all had a blast.
honestly how much closer to perfection can you get?
AWESOME. the 90's lives on...
Listen to those drums. Reminds me of max Weinberg.
Tim Booth . . great voice
Splendid! The best video on youtube. the crowd singing back 6mins and onwards is brilliant
Aaaah, a good old Manacunian crowd, in sympafyyy :)
Class song by a class band
man i love this version. hvnt heard it in eons.
I've got the original release of this song on Vinyl. Thank you for posting the video.
james, inspirals, charlatans, mondays,roses..
manchester thank you..
one of the best songs of its time tim booth was a icon everyone wanted his curly hair ,the thing what spoiled the memory was when people started sitting down to it WHY .
some took it literally… others just tired
Good ol' days of 1991 :)
I was looking for this music there´s much time, tks a lot!!!
absolute class. I can't wait to see them on tour next spring.
bring it on.
best version they ever did! and i was there goosbumps still hit me everytime
great song. saw them in 89 supporting the great inspiral carpets. two cool as fuck
bands. wish i could go back in time and
see that gig again.mooooooo!
Que espetáculo esse show! Que música! Fiquei arrepiado!
wow. the crowd is simply A M A Z I N G .
There's bad music. There's good music. Then there's CAN'T STOP LISTENING.
Everyone who is a singer, or dreams of being a singer wishes they could motivate their audience like this. :D I can't blame the audiance though - I love this song :)
Excellent. Good on You!!
The crowd helped make the occasion but also witnessed something very special take a bow every single one of you
awesome, best song ive ever heard
this song drives me crazy also,love the way it builds and then boom!
When I have doubts about my life just see suicide I listen to this and keep fighting life.
a song that got me through me through some very grim shit twenty years ago.
Fantastic - my wife's all time fave, but for me, Sound trumps the lot.
awesome simply awesome....
Damn, do I love this music...
My fave band
6:17 that face reflects all the happiness in the world!
best use of the same 3 chord progression iver EVER heard! amazing!
this is simply wonderful........
A great Manc band.
this is my song! xxx all the best for 2008
absouletly brilliant REP+++++++++++++
one of the best songs