U must be a superfan, Echo was top 20 in 1983, but Rush, the smiths, Big Country, Depeche Mode, The Cure, Van Halen, The police, U2, The Clash, Tears for Fears, Eurythmics, INXS, human league all better in 1983 for starters. I could go on but I don't have all day.
The greatest live version of Zimbo ever Pete at his emotive drumming best and still very sadly missed, no one has ever played this as well as he used to.
@@Fancy_LebowskiWell said. That’s a very succinct and accurate way of rating Pete’s style. I’ve always summed him as “precise, powerful, and passionate”.
I’ve been lucky enough to see the bunnymen about 8 times, I’m coming up 64 and I never get bored, just a perpetual high. I always chase new bands , I don’t stand still but the bunnymen have a place in my heart.
Definitely a rock solid rhythm section. One of the best rhythm sections not only of the 80’s, but really in the entire history of rock/pop/post-punk/new wave/take-your-pick-of-labels. I can totally understand why Les decided to call it quits at a certain point. As a bass player myself, I can say that if I had grown accustomed to playing with a drummer of Pete’s caliber, I’d be permanently spoiled/ruined for any other drummer.
I know it's been said numerous times already, but please, please, please release this epic concert on dvd & cd - it's a necessity for any Bunny fan 🐰🙏 ❤️
I totally agree I come here to listen to the version of Zimbo and end up listening to the whole concert, would love to have it on a high quality recording even if it was only CD version, as there's only ever going to be this video stereo recording no fancy DVD release sadly.
It is available on CD. It was released as a hard-to-find stand alone disc but before that as the bonus disc on the 2cd 'Deluxe' Ocean Rain in 2008. Copies still emerge on eBay from time to time. It doesn't have the encores of Heroin and Do It Clean but those tracks are on the Crystal Days box so you can get the entire performance. @@Alan_Matu
I'm reading Will Sergeant's book, "Bunnyman" right now; I highly recommend it. And it is amazing to me just how phenomenal this band is and has always been. I've been a fan since 1980.
One of my fave all-time bands. To know they were making this music in the 70s and 80s makes them that much more impressive. I can listen to them today and it's still fresh.
They only really had the one single released in the 1970s, 'Pictures On My Wall' in 1979, so you should really consider them as an iconic 80s band with 1983 being a pivotal year: they released 'Porcupine,' their third album, 'Never Stop,' a stand-alone single, and recorded two John Peel sessions for Radio One which aired seven tracks, two in this film, which would appear on their 'Ocean Rain' album the following year.
Yes, this definitely was the peak. This is some of the best live footage I’ve ever seen, of any band. No other band at this time in ‘83 could touch them. It’s just a damn shame that this has never been reissued in a DVD format, or at the very least as a live album.
Yep to the right 10 rows from the front one of the concerts of my life I ended up hanging with Ian in I think 2002 in San Fran post Bunny's Psychedelic Furs 2 header for 5 hours talking football and getting very drunk....top man...love him to pieces
I was there & remember it well. My all-time favourite band & travelled the globe to see them...creative geniuses & still relevant. Oh, & as a bonus I can also catch a brief glimpse of myself on the video!
We're all bys't to our fave bands aren't we ? So i'd say Swindons Finest...XTC . But as great as both were neither would get a mention . But just who is regarded as the best band ever ??? It certainly wasn't that other four from Liverpool 💩
This early faster version of Killing Moon (20:20) is interesting. Maybe it’s just because I’m overly familiar with the official version that we all know and love, but I almost kind of like this stripped down, streamlined version more (and I absolutely *LOVE* the album/single version). It’s like my idea of what it would sound like had it been recorded for Crocodiles rather than Ocean Rain.
1:58 think this is Will Sergeant [omg ode to have his handsome looks I must say] and I just love his smile - he knows by the feel already that the gig was going to be special. I turned 20 in '83 here in New Zealand. I was more into New Order/Joy Division, The Fixx, and The Cure then but don't get me wrong Echo & The Bunnymen were/was a v sharp crew. Like everybody I fell head over heels in love with The Killing Moon, however EATB had way more strings to their/its bow that just that track. EATB were big here in New Zealand we Kiwis love them. Wow just reading a few comments and one says the band was the best band in the world at this point. I'm not going to disagree. Another writes he's seen the band 11x and Crocodiles is the best debut album ever - v high praise I must say - and again how can I disagree. And how about the hairstyles, awesome even including the punters at 6:03...the gal in the middle sporting a stunning short style.
I love watching how fast Ian's fingers work that fretboard in With A Hip. Yup, Im jealous. Not only do I lack that kind of skill (yet) but I have baby hands and short fingers 😢
this is so powerful , moody, I love it. This concert released on dvd ?. I can't seem to find anything about this 1983 concert . The band is top form, all cylinders firing perfectly
They were from Liverpool, they had a guitarist with his own sound, a singer with a good haircut and attitude, plus a very good rhythm section, but they could never top their first album.
It really is a crime that this is still unavailable in any other format than the long out-of-press VHS cassette from the 80’s. This is some of the greatest live footage of any band ever, at the absolute pinnacle of their existence… and yet it’s almost impossible to obtain a copy. At least we have this upload. I’ll suffer the annoying ads if I have to.
@@officialechoandthebunnymen Thank you! On Never Stop there's like an additional 5 players - strings, keys, percussion. Possible to get their names too?
I always thought this was like, the poshest audience I'd ever seen for a "rock band", I mean, look at @32:45 , @39:50 and @40:07 for example, they look like they belong at the last night of the Proms! It's as if all of Kensington and Chelsea's poshos ventured out for a bit of "rock n roll" at the Albert Hall. It's full of Sloane Rangers !
Saw them in Inverness during this tour. Fantastic band, unfortunately, a really bad venue. I remember at one point Mac said, " I hope this a better ice rink than a... fucking, whatever".
I can see clearly now the reign is gone. The age of Aquarius has ended. Ding dong the witch is dead and all that jazz I wish someone would have suggested to put out a hat
I was there, a young teenager, loved it ❤
Me too!
Me too. From Virginia, USA.
Me three. My first gig at 15. I cried the next day at the pure majesty of it all.
jealous. i did meet ian in SLC in 1990ish. saw them in SLC 2024
@@mrsymoore1041 We might be old, but we got to see all the cool bands.
This is why I've seen The Bunnymen more times (11) than any other band. Crocodiles is still the best debut album, ever.
I ´ve seen only 6 times :-(
2 Bunnys and 1 Mac solo
Our Brian is so cool. Bet you used to be a Prefect ( at school) too
@@royferguson3909 Here's hoping that the therapy you're receiving for your tiny d1ck goes well. Happy New Year!
Heaven up here for me.
At their absolute height here. They WERE the best band in the world at this point.
with the Smiths. The Sisters became the best ex aequo in 1985 and ceased to be the best the year after, since they ceased to exist.
U must be a superfan, Echo was top 20 in 1983, but Rush, the smiths, Big Country, Depeche Mode, The Cure, Van Halen, The police, U2, The Clash, Tears for Fears, Eurythmics, INXS, human league all better in 1983 for starters. I could go on but I don't have all day.
Absolutely, yes. This was the apex. No other band could touch them at this time, especially live.
give heid a big wobble...never near best band in world
Rush is one of the dullest group ever
Great times Great memories Great music.
The greatest live version of Zimbo ever Pete at his emotive drumming best and still very sadly missed, no one has ever played this as well as he used to.
The most underrated drummer of all time.
Pete was one of those drummers that really made you feel the impact of every beat.
There Is a copy of zimbo called "efecto dopler" of an argentinian band
@@Fancy_LebowskiWell said. That’s a very succinct and accurate way of rating Pete’s style. I’ve always summed him as “precise, powerful, and passionate”.
The best ever version of Zimbo live was at Sefton Park, it was amazing with Shankar playing.
I’ve been lucky enough to see the bunnymen about 8 times, I’m coming up 64 and I never get bored, just a perpetual high.
I always chase new bands , I don’t stand still but the bunnymen have a place in my heart.
Discovering this band in 2024!❤Wow
Better late than never! - Listen to the Heaven up here album, from start to finish. An 80's masterpiece..... at least in my opinion.
fuck yeah! this is ACTUAL music
best version of Never Stop I've heard - please let someone invent a time machine
Damn! Les and Pete laid down some rock solid grooves!
Definitely a rock solid rhythm section. One of the best rhythm sections not only of the 80’s, but really in the entire history of rock/pop/post-punk/new wave/take-your-pick-of-labels.
I can totally understand why Les decided to call it quits at a certain point. As a bass player myself, I can say that if I had grown accustomed to playing with a drummer of Pete’s caliber, I’d be permanently spoiled/ruined for any other drummer.
I know it's been said numerous times already, but please, please, please release this epic concert on dvd & cd - it's a necessity for any Bunny fan 🐰🙏 ❤️
I totally agree I come here to listen to the version of Zimbo and end up listening to the whole concert, would love to have it on a high quality recording even if it was only CD version, as there's only ever going to be this video stereo recording no fancy DVD release sadly.
Best live version of Do It Clean!!
It is available on CD. It was released as a hard-to-find stand alone disc but before that as the bonus disc on the 2cd 'Deluxe' Ocean Rain in 2008. Copies still emerge on eBay from time to time. It doesn't have the encores of Heroin and Do It Clean but those tracks are on the Crystal Days box so you can get the entire performance. @@Alan_Matu
this is way intense and it's 40 years old, imagine being some punter at this gig.
That’s not very imaginative.
I'm reading Will Sergeant's book, "Bunnyman" right now; I highly recommend it. And it is amazing to me just how phenomenal this band is and has always been. I've been a fan since 1980.
My god, this version of “Over The Wall” is absolutely mind-bending! Hands down the best performance of said song I’ve ever heard. Damn.
Just outstanding - went on the first night and was so good went again the next day ! Heaven
One of my fave all-time bands. To know they were making this music in the 70s and 80s makes them that much more impressive. I can listen to them today and it's still fresh.
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They only really had the one single released in the 1970s, 'Pictures On My Wall' in 1979, so you should really consider them as an iconic 80s band with 1983 being a pivotal year: they released 'Porcupine,' their third album, 'Never Stop,' a stand-alone single, and recorded two John Peel sessions for Radio One which aired seven tracks, two in this film, which would appear on their 'Ocean Rain' album the following year.
@@davidyikent true but they didn't just start playing music then
OMG! A band at peak power.
Yes, this definitely was the peak. This is some of the best live footage I’ve ever seen, of any band. No other band at this time in ‘83 could touch them. It’s just a damn shame that this has never been reissued in a DVD format, or at the very least as a live album.
What a rhythm section!
Pete's drumming on All my colours...hairs standing up on back of my neck...
It's such a shame that Pete is no longer with us.
One of the best band’s of the 80’s .Class performance .Still love there music now.
🎯
Yep to the right 10 rows from the front one of the concerts of my life
I ended up hanging with Ian in I think 2002 in San Fran post Bunny's Psychedelic Furs 2 header for 5 hours talking football and getting very drunk....top man...love him to pieces
I was there & remember it well. My all-time favourite band & travelled the globe to see them...creative geniuses & still relevant. Oh, & as a bonus I can also catch a brief glimpse of myself on the video!
What a gig....
What a time to be young...
Still playing my Bunnymen vinyl and still loving it! 😎
As an old saddo I agree. I do glad I was young then and not now. Sorry kids, you truly missed out and there's no going back.
Mac's smile at the beginning of "Going Up" makes me giggle every time.
Me emociona ese momento, aquí estamos y vamos a hacer algo grande,
Still my favorite concert video ever. I'd love to have it on DVD.
An amazing gig from a band at their most ferocious. Plus seeing the cute 80s girls is an added bonus.
I was at the gig the previous night, I still say it was the best concert of my life.
Show de pura energia. infelizmente hoje falta um pouco desta pegada a banda.
Both magical and majestic from easily the best band in the 80s So lay down your raincoat and groove I never get tied of seeing this
& 90s 00s 10s & 20s
@@officialechoandthebunnymen is right buddy
Classic, incredible moment in time. Long live The #bunnymen
All we need is love Love is all we need
Most definitely
&
Less *war-machiners*
Great to see this film in entirety , I fondly remember it in part on the “Pictures on my wall”. VHS I bought eons ago fabulous ,!
The best band ever!
... I was the exact 1,000th like on a cherished gem that should have a a million likes ... such a beautiful tour & performance
Im here 2024.
Love the Bunnymen.
This and Buxton. Even now I just go Wow! Such power, such delivery from the whole band as one! ….Never Stop!
Echo & the bunnymen é uma banda muito subestimada. E é uma das melhores de todos os tempos ❤❤❤❤❤
The Ocean Rain tour was really great!
I was there 👍
Wasn't into these till I seen them at Glasto 85.
Rain & Lasers!
Still the best band in the world
We're all bys't to our fave bands aren't we ? So i'd say Swindons Finest...XTC . But as great as both were neither would get a mention . But just who is regarded as the best band ever ??? It certainly wasn't that other four from Liverpool 💩
@@stephenbennett1643 You're off your rocker mate.
Clássicos dos clássicos.... o bom e velho echo e the bunnymen, com sua formação clássica: Will, Ian, Pet and Les....
A introdução de The cutter me arrepia ❤❤❤❤❤
one of my favorite albums ever
Pure class takes me back
what. an. opening. salvo. wow.
That was a fun three nights
Just brilliant!
Untouchable.
Killing moon at this speed is maybe the best version
Thank you very much. This concert is amazing. Became a Bunnymen fan after watching it.
Fantastic
Pete de Freitas R.I.P
Never stops
This early faster version of Killing Moon (20:20) is interesting. Maybe it’s just because I’m overly familiar with the official version that we all know and love, but I almost kind of like this stripped down, streamlined version more (and I absolutely *LOVE* the album/single version). It’s like my idea of what it would sound like had it been recorded for Crocodiles rather than Ocean Rain.
Showzaço
Amei esse show, eu tenho Outros shows, mais esse auge dos Bunnymen
Love to Will, Mac & the lot. 🖤
Love to you Pamela
1:58 think this is Will Sergeant [omg ode to have his handsome looks I must say] and I just love his smile - he knows by the feel already that the gig was going to be special. I turned 20 in '83 here in New Zealand. I was more into New Order/Joy Division, The Fixx, and The Cure then but don't get me wrong Echo & The Bunnymen were/was a v sharp crew. Like everybody I fell head over heels in love with The Killing Moon, however EATB had way more strings to their/its bow that just that track. EATB were big here in New Zealand we Kiwis love them. Wow just reading a few comments and one says the band was the best band in the world at this point. I'm not going to disagree. Another writes he's seen the band 11x and Crocodiles is the best debut album ever - v high praise I must say - and again how can I disagree. And how about the hairstyles, awesome even including the punters at 6:03...the gal in the middle sporting a stunning short style.
One of the best gigs ever - never realised you filmed it - was just incredible
Somewhere there is a teenage girl seeing that girl getting down in the audience and shuddering…. “Echhhh THAT’S MY MOM!!!”
Maybe old, but we got to see all the cool bands!
I love watching how fast Ian's fingers work that fretboard in With A Hip. Yup, Im jealous. Not only do I lack that kind of skill (yet) but I have baby hands and short fingers 😢
thank you! so beautiful! I hope you release this in bluray and LP and CD!!
Yeah can get it on cd it came out in2009 on the album ocean rain It was a bonus disk
In the 80s Ian played guitar and didn't wear sunglasses. That was a great decade!
Wrong, they are prescription glasses and he did wear them, not all the time, but as his eyes have got worse he needs them more.
This All That Jazz hits like a machine gun
oh putain que c est bon !!!
Molly Ringwald at 6:03
Could be! Good catch!
A B S O L U T E LEGENDS
this is so powerful , moody, I love it. This concert released on dvd ?. I can't seem to find anything about this 1983 concert . The band is top form, all cylinders firing perfectly
Had it on vhs back in’t day
Best "With a Hip"
This is so badass......nothing like this now.....trend setters.....following their own path...
I know I've said this before, but... Super Pete's drumming is totally off the scale! :0)
Agreed!
@@officialechoandthebunnymen
too right!
he never missed
a beat
😊✌️out!
They were from Liverpool, they had a guitarist with his own sound, a singer with a good haircut and attitude, plus a very good rhythm section, but they could never top their first album.
Bestest band ever from my hometown ❤️😊
@@amarshmuseconcepta6197 Beatles
Beatles
@@asier1069
*No!!*
Echo and the bunnymen.
"well for me anyway"
😊
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It's Echo 😊
Silver best song!
🧛 ❤🎉
26:02 is this a ronettes reference? Ronettes mentioned?
Why is the show not available on CD or LP? If it is, it's impossible to find.
It really is a crime that this is still unavailable in any other format than the long out-of-press VHS cassette from the 80’s. This is some of the greatest live footage of any band ever, at the absolute pinnacle of their existence… and yet it’s almost impossible to obtain a copy. At least we have this upload. I’ll suffer the annoying ads if I have to.
I can smell the clove cigarettes in this video
Is the bass out, or am I fucked up, again.
Your f#cked up, again.
@@officialechoandthebunnymen Fair enough
@@officialechoandthebunnymen Yep
Who's the extra guitarist?
Mike Mooney
@@officialechoandthebunnymen Thank you! On Never Stop there's like an additional 5 players - strings, keys, percussion. Possible to get their names too?
@@charlielenk1677 Guitar Mike Mooney, Bongo’s Tim Whiticker, Keyboards Jake Brockman & Cello Adam Peters
Albert Hall revives to the smell of stale lager and hair spray. This was.
I always thought this was like, the poshest audience I'd ever seen for a "rock band", I mean, look at @32:45 , @39:50 and @40:07 for example, they look like they belong at the last night of the Proms! It's as if all of Kensington and Chelsea's poshos ventured out for a bit of "rock n roll" at the Albert Hall. It's full of Sloane Rangers !
Saw them in Inverness during this tour. Fantastic band, unfortunately, a really bad venue. I remember at one point Mac said, " I hope this a better ice rink than a... fucking, whatever".
I feel like that poor little orphan boy in Netflix Gotham
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I can see clearly now the reign is gone. The age of Aquarius has ended. Ding dong the witch is dead and all that jazz I wish someone would have suggested to put out a hat
Nil satis nisi optimum