2024 still loving this!

@ge2623

4 ай бұрын

Fucking A! As you should.

@hanskloss1331

2 ай бұрын

yes in Chattanooga Tennessee

They were this good every single time I saw them play live. All three albums have hits on them, even if radio moved forward without them, because Jim knew how to write perfect pop songs. I wish Jim had held on. He left us too soon. Heartbreaking still.

I went to high school with Jim. Glenbard North class of 1982. I moved to New Jersey and saw Material Issue at a club called the Fast Lane in Asbury Park New Jersey circa 1990. While Billy Corgan (i.e Smashing Pumpkins) got the recognition from that time, it is odd to think that another leader of an emerging band was walking the halls at the same time. Billy was a freshmen my senior year but Jim and I were the same age. I remember passing him in the halls; he wasn't in my classes nor did he play on my teams, I just remember passing him.....He signed my girlfriend's poster when I saw him in Asbury...I wish I kept it (..the poster not the girl...) though both are long gone but I remember that night...I've always played his music even before I found out we were connected. When I heard he passed I thought about those things that most of us do like..Oh, I should have talked to him or if I only new....but in the end it comes down to just saying hello to the guy walking the high school halls..RIP Jim, I sort of knew you but I don't.

@czechking

9 жыл бұрын

Robert Walla I live in Glendale hgts for over 31 years, and had to go all the fuckin wayu to east...

@delvingdeeper7480

7 жыл бұрын

I love hearing real stories like that in the comment section, long live the comment section.

@royschafferjr128

5 жыл бұрын

I remember seeing them in Chicago at the metro...

@SeanRenet

5 жыл бұрын

1982? I always thought he was younger than me

@lovesouthfrance

5 жыл бұрын

Ill be your girlfriend now after reading that. Lol

This is actual music.

@pulykamell

4 ай бұрын

Material Issue are one of my favorite bands. There's also still a lot of "actual music." Enjoy it all!

Underrated band, ahead of its time, people didnt pay as much attention since grunge and ska were big on the early 90's, but that song is timeless.

@dellmotu

4 жыл бұрын

agree 100%

@davidluevanos1941

3 жыл бұрын

@Dominic Brady is debatable, i mean we have bands with similar styles of pop rock like oasis, the verve, liz phair, indie bands like modest mouse and the sea and cake. all of those were pretty successful.I think all comes down to the way you promote your music, you can be a great band but if you don't have the platform to spread your music, the artist will fail. lets not forget that Ellison commit suicide and that is when the band stop, and they were just in their prime,so i believe they would of been really successful. look at nick drake with his pink moon album, i mean the man was a genius lyricist, but just the bad promotion and his health issues stop him from been successful. i mean his music didn't get popular till way later. check out that short doc. kzread.info/dash/bejne/eZZpybCfaKe8o9Y.html

@Fasnic

3 жыл бұрын

I did! Own every album and still listen to them today! One of the very best power trios.

@flwrfan1752

2 жыл бұрын

I will never forget this band.Every so often I listen to their music here on KZread.Valarie loves me is one of my favorite songs of all time.RIP Jim.

The alt-rock station here in Atlanta plays this on regular rotation. I love it and was convinced they were a Brit group circa 2006. I was floored to find out 1991 and Chicago. I've never heard of them before I caught the song on the radio. This song is so sad. This band was wayyyy ahead of the times and I wish they'd found greater success. RIP Jim.

I’ve feel blessed to have been blessed with this eargasmic experience & loved sharing it with everyone I know! This song hurts on going so many levels and meanings change over time.

My wife and I saw them in Rockford Illinois back when they were hot. Seen a lot of concerts. Would rank these guys at the top.

This is such a good song.this single alone should have been their international pop overthrow.damn it.

Jim Ellison, representing Addison, Illinois!

The BEST from Chicagoland in the 90s!!!

Love the early 80’s sound of this song.

Better than the studio cut. Too bad Jim Ellison left us so soon.

The amazing Tragically Hip song "Escape is At Hand for the Travelling Man" is about Jim. RIPx2

Born and raised in Chicago I remember seeing these guys live at the Metro, along with the other great rock bands of this era. This needs to be seen by more people absolutely great!

@Mewted

2 жыл бұрын

The Metro is still legend. Seeing Material Issue there would have been mind blowing.

something very surreal and special about this performance, aside from it being beyond flawless, i just cant pinpoint the "magic". Thats all but dissapeared in todays music

damn the guitar is CRUNCHY 😊

from descendents, social distortion LehighValley Hardcore being homeless 1986,87,88,89,90 they help tear drop my sorry ass to sleep on my walkman alot.Thankyou u just dont know!!! Thank You

For some reason, I particularly loved the transition period from 89-93 of alternative music / 80s to 90s.. seemed like a magical time of music and it was different that what was before and after.

@JoeSTReeT-yx7kf

3 ай бұрын

Very well put thanx

I was drawn to this band because Jim Ellison's voice reminded me of The Hollies lead singer Allan Clarke. Lucky enough to meet them at Portland's Music Millenium record store where they were promoting that night's concert. Their sound was a welcome relief from all the synth-pop and grunge rock dominating the airwaves at the time.

@thekurse

6 жыл бұрын

Jim would have so loved being compared to Allan Clarke.

They have been on my mind for a while! He took my hat off my head and tan down the hall in St Louis. Sad.

This songs is the shit....I love Chicago bands!!!!!

I remember hearing this song on the radio when it came out. I had just got dumped by a girl I adored at the time and was driving around aimlessly at sunrise in my ‘68 Plymouth. I didn’t realize it was a new song. I assumed it was an old 80’s tune. Here I am 30 years later remembering and reminiscing….

We will always be here, there and anywhere u go.

My band had the pleasure of opening for them in Portland, Oregon. They were awesome live and such nice guys.

They were so fucking good. Hands down, the most underrated power pop band, ever.

So I saw them on their International Pop Overthrow tour in Raleigh in '89 . Was there with comedians Lord Carrett and then opener/mc and William and Mary student, Patton Oswalt...and only 25-30 people in a small bar. We LOVED them because they were great, but also because they still gave it 100%, with a crap crowd, something we understood when we had the same. The drummer was totally cool in chatting with him, afterwards. Loved, saddened by this band. Great memories.

Fantastic Power Pop! This version of the song kicks serious tail. This band was tight live! It's probably very hard to find now, but their CD of a concert at Metro in Chicago, with Nash Kato announcing them onto the stage, is a true classic. Jim had a lot of rocking left to do. As with all suicides, it was unfortunate, unnecessary, and sad. But the music lives on..............Thanks for this clip!

It's chemistry, anybody can make a band, when the right people meet that's what happens. When one leaves it is gone.

I really enjoyed Jim's open chord sound. He was one of those guys who looked like he was doing a lot more chordally, but he always kept it very simple. This is also the first time I have seen him with a Hiwatt 1/2 stack. He always had smaller Hiwatt combos when I saw him play live. ... and a real tube overdrive on the whole night. Great sound.

This was one of those bands I listened to after expanding my horizons beyond my teenaged heavy metal years. Along with several other bands, they filled the gap between the decline of the metal scene and before grunge really hit big. International Pop Overthrow was released my senior year of college. I remember listening on campus and in my tiny apartment after I moved back to Dallas. I was lucky enough to see them at the Dallas Bronco Bowl that year. RIP Jim Ellison.

I was fortunate to see Matierial Issue headline with John Mellencamp opening for them at the Riviera in Chicago.

The shows at the Metro were the SHIZ-NIT!! Those were the best.

Wow, a 2nd great live video by Material Issue! They were a great live band, very in synch with each other. I like they don't preen excessively for the audience and let their playing do the proverbial talking. They should have been much more successful than they were, a shame listeners didn't take to them much more than they did.

I love it.

This song brings back so many wonderful memories. The good old days. It's so crazy how a certain song can take you back to that very same place when u first heard it, for me it is 15 years ago! Wow! Thanks for this video :)

@karengill3930

4 жыл бұрын

They will always b a place in my heart 4 Ellison. What a fabulous talent he had. His stage presence was like no one else ever

great version! 90´s !

As strange as this is to say, without this song I wouldn’t be married to my wife.

@ge2623

4 ай бұрын

Damn song. LOL.

My favorite band. Was lucky enough to see them a few times

Wow …has a Paul weller jam era vibe n Fuc it’s real good dam

Fantástico tema de los inicios de los 90.hasta ahora los escucho y lo disfruto

The Jam!!! 💯

this song reminds me of valerie...

This song makes me feel special cause my name is Valerie :D

THANK YOU for uploading this. The quality is outstanding and a GREAT performance.

Ahh, the good old days! Music sucks now!

The greatest 3:30 in the history of live performances

International pop overthrow... remember those cool long CD boxes

@lovesouthfrance

5 жыл бұрын

Totally

fantastic gig! RIP Jim.

exactly like it sounded behind my apartment at 1st and John in champaign

Rip bro... the world is a shitty place at times.. im sorry u felt that was the only way out

AMAZING🎙🎸❤

luv the campfire chords and the entwhistle bass

i saw these guys in st louis at mississippi nights on the landing. actually hung out with jim. very deep person. miss him.

That album Destination Universe is 👌

Fantastic!

He left us 20 years ago.... TODAY :(

Never would have known he killed himself. One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard, so much love and great beat.

@karengill3930

4 жыл бұрын

I saw them at the Metro 2 wks b4 he died. I was devastated. I went to every show I could. Loved being on the floor at the Metro right in front of him. I'll never forget it as long as I live

They totally should have played The Wonders in the movie That Thing You Do.

this is a fucking good version!

Such a Smithseque beauty. So good. I loved these guys.

@SmithsnMoz

2 жыл бұрын

Nothing like the Smiths..but ok..😆

@SmithsnMoz

2 ай бұрын

😆😆😆...

Cool guitar sound.

great version :)

I Like This Song(:

Thier first two albums were fantastic.

A power pop band that could really rip it up 👍

So damn good.

thanks 4 posting this gem! luv the hippy dennis at the intro!

Hey Tina..You thought I could forget this!! 1996......

I saw them play for free at an outdoor show during NIU's Homecoming sometime in the late 90s. Last concert that I went to, cuz he killed himself soon after. I got tired of saying "I saw (artist, band) right before they committed suicide."

I only hope that she remembers me...

This was my babes song.. She would sing it to me :)

This is a hot cut , trap history Damn,,

That's, of course, Fender Telecaster Deluxe. Check it on Wikipedia, for example. It always had 70's large head.

@edwardmcdermed8797

3 жыл бұрын

I sold Jim the Tele deluxe in this video.

I only try and put on what you like,Like "Valarie loves Me" its a personal favorite..for a personal Friend...and I miss dancing to it with her...............

fucking brilliant! Will never go out of style! Por vida!

💔💯😔

I've never seen so many popular bands cover this song?

Awesome

Awww damn wish he would have done the bright pull riff on the G chord before the chorus

Dope...

That's awesome dude!

@ncatty23 Ya I know,was homeless to for awhile,songs like this carried us through bad nights.......

@LieuFang I totally agree with you,H.R. band Rocks!!!!

Why isn't anyone making a documentary on this band?

@anthonyserra4546

2 жыл бұрын

They are! It is coming out next year

Why do people who have the world by the balls, throw it all away?

dam jim, why did u have 2 leave so early?

remember them i do and i'm 12 why because the bassist is my dad

@karengill3930

4 жыл бұрын

Ur very lucky. Do u know Phil Anotti?

how in the hell did you find this lol thanks for the upload

2:40!

Can someone tell me where i can find the documentary on these guys called Out of Time?

@georgemangen2013

Ай бұрын

Its on tubi for free

Wanna hear something funny........my old room mate's best friend was the bass player for Material Issue. Carlsinner sayn wat up all my ISU peeps!!!!!

@ElGorcho listen to the studio version. power pop. this performance is also missing the screaming lead guitar note in the chorus, which is essential.

Wish I had Ted's hair

Wow! (John, have you heard this?)

Does anyone have any video of when they played with the Pretenders or with the Replacements at Grant Park?

@mudimba

Жыл бұрын

I saw them open for the Pretenders in Boston. The crowd was dead and I could tell the band was frustrated by that. Even so, I thought they sounded great.

The third record may have been their best.

Wanna hear something even funnier? the bass players son is in my band!

@WillieD7

6 жыл бұрын

The Hustle If we're keeping on with tangential relations, the bass player's brother was my friend's college roommate during our freshman year.

Is this shit fucking fantastic or what that some power trio shit

Dennis from it's always sunny is playing bass