What was it so special about them, Johnny? I have an early 80's SG2000 Black / Green two-tone (just a slightly later version of Big Stu's). How was the sound in comparison? They certainly look beautiful. I'd love to see a studio track-by-track break down of what guitar's / amps etc Stewart used on individual guitar parts. He seemed to use a lot of custom gear live, but I wonder what he prefered in the studio. Not that it matters - he could make a Woolwoof's 50 quid special sound beautiful!
@Tupperware61. Genuinely impressed with your knowledge of Stuarts guitars during his Skids days. Have drop by the Skids site sometime, sure there's a few folks like myself who'd enjoy talking guitar with you. Cheers: Alan C.
The Scots had a certain energy about them then, even their footballers were good, Liverpool were the Real Madrid/Barcelona of that time and half the team were Scots.
Sure thats a Yamaha Super Flighter 700.A rare guitar now and cheap guitar in its day.Didnt take Stuart long to save up for The Yamaha SG2000 in time for his later outings..
Wow! big apologies for my ignorance on this one...didnt know the difference between SF500 and SF700...I`ve had two 500`s over the years...since 1984...first had a tobacco sunburst..feckin gorgeous guitar!....now a proud owner of a very rare 1978 ivory white SF500..As for whats so special !!? It`s just personal...very similar sound wise, I`ve also got a Yamaha SG..but for me the SF justs feels and plays better..Hanx for all the info guys.
Saw them at Norwich Waterfront and Bedford Corn Exchange and were brilliant both times. Particularly at Bedford with Spear of Destiny supporting. Seeing them again at the IOW festival at the weekend. Can't wait :-)
Just watched Jobson some 30yrs later last night at the Alhambra in The Skid's home town of Dunfermline and he still kung fu danced throughout the set as they blew the roof off!! What a night, The Bigman would have been humbled at the awesome reception to his music,Holy to The High!
The Skids were a class act....they explored music through the late 70's and early 80's......they blew Magazine away....Jobson then became all Arty Farty....what a great band...how sad that they never really achieved the success they so deserved....but then that was what this era was all about....the possible...
You had to be there! Not silly from Into the valley he done variations. Try that in kitchen for a few songs. Show some respect. I saw them at 13 and i saw Clash,Damned, Sham and 100s more. They were fucking awesome band. dancing got me plenty of birds at time . So sshhh you wasnt old enough.
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Can hear the makings of Big Country on this one! Superb, R.I.P. Stuart indeed!
brilliant song from a great band
First record I ever bought. Loved the way Jonson always seemed to be dancing to something else 😂. RIP Stuart Adamson - legend.
I wish I was at school again, songs like this bring back good memories, homework lol etc etc Stuart was a god
Amazing performance, love this song and the album it's on and the guitar work.... RIP Stuart, one of my childhood heroes
i was born in Dunfermline, Scotland and The Skids used to drive up in a van at schools at lunchtime, open up the back doors and play. Top band.
I think doing this now will get them arrested.
Simply love this song. Brilliant!
stuart adamson legend RIP much missed wish he was still making music
His dancing is brilliant
We followed.
The saints are coming was their best number by far.....
i dont think they realised how good they were , stuart was an absolute brilliant guitarist, jobbers was a great frontman .
Loved this band back in the day... way better than today's dross.
Dynamite!!!!!........Stu Adamson playin a late 70`s Yamaha SF500 Superflighter...probably the best guitar ever made...IMHO.
Agree Graham Burns, easily their best song, loved this group, still listen to them today and I'm 48!!
me too im 54 love the skids pistols clash etc
I bought this when I was 11. RIP Stuart - a real tragedy.
saw these guys many moons ago at loch lomond, best Scottish band ever!
THE BEST Scottish Band OVER THE TIME...Viva THE SKIDS!
easily theyre finest song
I agree.
long may they live in our hearts!!!
Jan is Skids watching this evening
Yeah the Kaisers are keeping it alive though! "Whats your favourite drink raspberryade, raspberryade" Happy days! Kings from the Kingdom!!
saw them at the rock gardens in boro 1979 didnt think that much of them
but now not to bad
Brilliant!
some one NEEDS to tab this song!!!
RIP Stuart
What was it so special about them, Johnny? I have an early 80's SG2000 Black / Green two-tone (just a slightly later version of Big Stu's). How was the sound in comparison? They certainly look beautiful. I'd love to see a studio track-by-track break down of what guitar's / amps etc Stewart used on individual guitar parts. He seemed to use a lot of custom gear live, but I wonder what he prefered in the studio. Not that it matters - he could make a Woolwoof's 50 quid special sound beautiful!
Just perfect - thank you
Strange how they created little interest early 80's, gig wise in the midlands. Went to see them several times, fantastic gigs. This song was the dogs.
great band rip stuart
@Tupperware61. Genuinely impressed with your knowledge of Stuarts guitars during his Skids days. Have drop by the Skids site sometime, sure there's a few folks like myself who'd enjoy talking guitar with you. Cheers: Alan C.
Class!
Skids were awesome, Stuart Adamson RIP
Awesome song, awesome band. The ultimate football-terrace-chant band of the new wave era. Why did none of these turn into footbal chants then?!
loved The Armoury Show suff an all
brilliant
In Cherry red,beautiful and Jake Burns used one!!!!
no one like em / brilliant.
heres another underrated band
@BigCrookster oh yeah me too, with the bagpipe-similar guitar riff created by stu
RIP Stuart Adamson
Did'nt Bill Nelson of Be bop Deluxe a great influence on the Skids play one? Bill has recorded a song called Stuart as a tribute to Stuart
Where the Kaiser Chiefs got their sound then.....
The Scots had a certain energy about them then, even their footballers were good, Liverpool were the Real Madrid/Barcelona of that time and half the team were Scots.
@retroreds haha...RIP Stuart...legend
The Skids, what a name. Conjures up thoughts of underwear.
Didnt even notice the different inlays..duh!!...pretty sure this is the same SF Richard "plays" on the Rock Goes To College gig??
@wardelli R I P stu hes was bloody ace
Am I right in saying this track never appeared on an album?
@tanyamuir1 hi susie, i loved the band, brings back soooo many good memories.xx
kaisercheifs got it from the dead kennedys mate
1979
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punk wot an era just didnt give one and newt mattered. these and the dickies
@richardxs how about b c r just jokin great band
fucking ace
Then maybe they should not be compared to the Skids eh?
listern to he guitars not the wos
Jobson should leave the moonwalking to Michael Jackson
My Youth :) :)
Devilishly catchy. Love it!
Robson looks 16 adamson 12.
My copy of this i got in a good deal swapping for another single. Fantastic played loud.
watch at 1,00 adamson nearly gets slapped by the mic
Jobson!
stu adamson great guitarist always r.i.p
i remember dancing to these at the youth club,sandra.
what a band what a waste
Sure thats a Yamaha Super Flighter 700.A rare guitar now and cheap guitar in its day.Didnt take Stuart long to save up for The Yamaha SG2000 in time for his later outings..
Wow! big apologies for my ignorance on this one...didnt know the difference between SF500 and SF700...I`ve had two 500`s over the years...since 1984...first had a tobacco sunburst..feckin gorgeous guitar!....now a proud owner of a very rare 1978 ivory white SF500..As for whats so special !!? It`s just personal...very similar sound wise, I`ve also got a Yamaha SG..but for me the SF justs feels and plays better..Hanx for all the info guys.
Saw them at Norwich Waterfront and Bedford Corn Exchange and were brilliant both times. Particularly at Bedford with Spear of Destiny supporting. Seeing them again at the IOW festival at the weekend. Can't wait :-)
Love u Stuart
Just watched Jobson some 30yrs later last night at the Alhambra in The Skid's home town of Dunfermline and he still kung fu danced throughout the set as they blew the roof off!! What a night, The Bigman would have been humbled at the awesome reception to his music,Holy to The High!
Gotta be up there as one of my fav songs,sheer brilliance.ty for posting, brings back lots of memories.
Christ I remember buying this on a 45. It's not aged too badly
The Skids were a class act....they explored music through the late 70's and early 80's......they blew Magazine away....Jobson then became all Arty Farty....what a great band...how sad that they never really achieved the success they so deserved....but then that was what this era was all about....the possible...
nobody blew magazine away
I think Stuart is playing Jobbo's guitar.
@daddyofjames 70's m8. 1979 to be honest. :-)
takes me back a few years good stuff
Do they still make Skids jeans ? xx
THE greatest Scottish band ever!
Fantastic song, even better live.
Jobson & his divvy dance.
I agree. RIP Stu
there still going :)
His dancing is silly.
You had to be there! Not silly from Into the valley he done variations. Try that in kitchen for a few songs. Show some respect. I saw them at 13 and i saw Clash,Damned, Sham and 100s more. They were fucking awesome band. dancing got me plenty of birds at time . So sshhh you wasnt old enough.
Quite the opposite.........new wave era.............His dancing was brilliant !
Loved the skids, loved big country even more. R i p stuart adamson. Sadly missed. Great man. Legend.