The Stranglers still are the best. Even though JJ is the only original. The new keyboard players is terrific. It's not that they were better then, it's that the time was better. I wish I could rewind my life. I'd run the 70s over and over.

@idpfilm

Жыл бұрын

Well said so very true

@Sirlarrythecat

Жыл бұрын

They were far better then and the keyboard player is not a patch on the Maestro Dave Greenfield.

@imogenimeson664

Жыл бұрын

In some ways the '70s were better,(if you were a kid)...but women could not go into pubs by themselves to buy a drink. No mobile phones of course, the nearest public phone box would be vandalised so God help one if you were in trouble,just died I guess.The only thing I really,really wished i'd been old enough to visit back then was the big BIBA store in Kensington High Street,London.

@fredgervin9930

Жыл бұрын

Late 70’s and the early 80’s, the music, so diverse, so many great bands pumping out original music. Can we go back and visit to see live gigs of those we missed. Never got to see The Stranglers. I wish.

@robinholmescnx

Жыл бұрын

@@imogenimeson664 Women most definitely could go into a pub and buy a drink. I don't know where you were living. I was born in 1955. Maybe back then women in the North weren't even allowed in pubs but by 1970 it was totally different.

JJ Burnel, one the best bassists ever.

@alantaylor8916

2 жыл бұрын

He made that bass GROWL.. Hanging around must be the greatest Bass intro

@leezeppelin48

2 жыл бұрын

For one of the best bands ever!😎

@StrawberrySunday212

2 жыл бұрын

well, he is a classically trained guitarist.

@didgmannl

2 жыл бұрын

indeed....

@thewomble1509

2 жыл бұрын

Notice the Chromatic run from Hey Joe in the inst brk of Go Johnny Go?

The sound of that bass is absolutely amazing

@cliveedwards2958

Жыл бұрын

The JJ bass sound is what first grabbed me in 77..when he cleaned the sound up in bout 1980 I moved off ..but those first 4 albums are still my all time fave rock albums..unbeatable!!!

@BannorHaruchai

Жыл бұрын

The green bass that got stolen.

@rmzxr4395

11 ай бұрын

JJB,Fender Precision and Rotosound roundwounds. The perfect combination.

@ColonelBuckshot

11 ай бұрын

Absolutely, the main reason I moved from guitar to bass back then

@FromaTwistedMind

5 ай бұрын

And a big fat plectrum played hard near the bridge! ​@@rmzxr4395

and R.I.P Dave Greenfield, one of the most under-rated musicians ever. I fuckin love The Stranglers. Always have, always will.😎

The Stranglers at that time absolutely shat upon the Pistols and The Clash.

@alexbrown-ks1hq

Жыл бұрын

fuking dog toyed al they wee spitting pricks all-over the place great time to grow up still the best

@mondozilla69

Жыл бұрын

I'm an absolute Stranglers fan and have seen them about 200 times. In fact, I'm seeing Hugh tomorrow. But sorry, in 1977 the Pistols and the Clash and Damned had it. Go Buddy Go. Sheesh. The Stranglers evolved from pub rock brilliantly with Black and White and The Raven.

@crapple009

Жыл бұрын

Musically-speaking, yes-they were quite more technical. Song-wise though, they were on par with The Clash (and the Jam). I can't fault any of those three, musically The Pistols were good in what they did but with them, it wasn't just about music.

@justinebourke-ih9zh

Жыл бұрын

Yep

@SirAntoniousBlock

Жыл бұрын

While do you feel the need to compare them? They were all different, the Pistols were finished at this time.

Saw them once they were backing acdc and the who at Wembley i think it was 1979 great day🎉

most underrated uk rock act ever, they are gold .

@jaywood5831

2 жыл бұрын

EXTREMELY underrated

@tonycronin7570

Жыл бұрын

seen Them 17 times everytime searched by the Filth one Time busted with an oz of Kenyan Bush the pig saaid putback in ya pocket its soft were lookin fer pointy things ?

@marcosruiz1709

Ай бұрын

underrated?

Holy crap. That bass. best bass sound I have ever heard. These guys were a thousand leagues above the musical skills of the punk acts at the time. I can see why they were slotted into the punk camp but they are something different, they stand alone, I Cant imagine they would have been challenged by playing most genres. They are like a punk version of the Doors.

@michaelwolf6424

6 ай бұрын

The irony of your treatise. . ."That bass sound is the best I've ever heard. They sound like the punk version of the Doors" is . . .the Doors didn't HAVE a bass player. Keyboardist Ray Manzarek played a Fender Rhodes bass atop his keyboard. So good, that most people can't tell the difference. Similarly, so did Felix Cavaliere of the Rascals who played his Hammond B 3 organ bass notes with his feet. I do agree. JJ Burnel was (and still is) one helluva bass player. His runs help power the sound of the Stranglers. I'm so sorry I missed seeing them live.

@idpfilm

5 ай бұрын

Well said -

@egoslave7772

5 ай бұрын

@@michaelwolf6424 He must have the treble turned high, to give the raspy sound. Similar to players like Chris squire , John Entwistle and even Lemmy. Defo the driving force behind the sound.

@inkupup

5 ай бұрын

I have always compared the Stranglers to the Doors, but IMHO they are better than the Doors.

@inkupup

5 ай бұрын

I saw them live in Cincinnati in 83, Hugh Cornwell was hilarious...one quote: "How many of you out there have ever suffered from premature ejaculations?" The crowd: yeah.. Hugh: "Really?!...tell me....what's it like?!" Second quote from Hugh: "In my home time we make apple jack...it gives you hallucinations..."

JJ always had the greatest Bass sound I have ever heard. Legend!

@SKYSAW59

2 жыл бұрын

JJ... and Mick Karn, of course!

@stephenbennett1643

7 ай бұрын

​@@SKYSAW59My bass heroes, along with Colin Moulding, XTC a great all round player!

@skriptico

3 ай бұрын

they say your tone reflects your personality. so true with JJ

1978... I was 18. What a time to be alive.

@idpfilm

9 ай бұрын

Well Said Fella ! - Remeber these great days - The days of the RD250's / RD350LC's / The GT750 Kettle / GS850G - The Pubs with all the Rock Groups in and The Stranglers - Everything was just so spot on - Even the Girlfriend could not get hold of you - as we all had to find a Phone Box and make a call ! Things were Just Simple ........ and the Music was AWESOME !

@lesliehayton2929

9 ай бұрын

Don’t forget the Xs 650 , a wanna be bonneville , I wanted a bonnie but couldn’t afford one !

@superktmduke

6 ай бұрын

I had a crappy xs 250, should've got RD 250 or X7@@lesliehayton2929

@ChosenHandle117

6 ай бұрын

I was 21 then..... was at Brunel Uni, stamping wrists at their gig there.... then in the mosh pit, avoiding JJB swinging his bass around. Got the B+W album with 33rpm single with Walk On By on it... still have those. Never had a (motor)bike, many mates did.... only lost one at the time, lost another last year. If I'd had one, wouldn't be here now! What days!

@jrnash5329

5 ай бұрын

Hell yeah , & they will never be here again , what made it so special was the mind set we all had that we knew something that conservative society couldn't grasp HA & it was a pulse & a heavy bass

That bass is just insane

J. J.... one of the greatrest Bassplayers ever!

@LassieLohan

Жыл бұрын

greatest... sorry...

JJ looks like a proper rock star ⭐️ and got the talent to go with it 🤘

@JHatLpool

2 жыл бұрын

They all look like proper rock stars !

Precision playing at its brutal best. 🎸

The most underrated band ever. One of my favorites. Saw them in Philadelphia in the early 1980's.

@LenaKrupinski-vg5wi

9 күн бұрын

Agree ! People never mention the strangers it's always, The Clash or sex pistols . Both are great ! Stranlers are definitely my favourite ! 💜🎸🌹

Something that needs a place in history, this should never be lost and should be seen and heard until the end of all time. Have you gotta enough time?

@blooter6360

Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤100%

The core of all great bands, super tight, bass and drums, completely locked and entwined, the stranglers HAD THIS….

jj brilliant bass players

that was pure boiling spitfire lava ...what a band

Burnel ❤

This an old one. Jet Black looks really young. Well they all do of course I got into them at 14 ..I just turned 60 still love them.

Now this is what I'm taking about..kids learn from this!!!

The bass is such a great sound

Fantastic Bass line from the king of the Bass guitar JJ BURNEL

@idpfilm

3 жыл бұрын

DUNCAN FRASER - Well said - he made his Bass come alive with attitude the sound on this old clip sounds great when linked to a hi-fi or sound system ! Best wishes Fella to you and your family in this troubled times we all find our selves in.

@TonySoffer

2 жыл бұрын

There is no bass player in the same league as JJ Brunel

@stephenbennett1643

Жыл бұрын

@@TonySoffer In that field you're right tho Bruce Foxton, was very decent aswell . There are different players for different styles ! Entwistle, Jack Bruce, J Paul Jones, rock , Mick Karn, frettless , Bernard Edwards ,( fuck could he play), Mark king ,all kings of the bass ! JJ is the guy that inspired me to learn bass, it was his sound for me.

@stephenbennett1643

7 ай бұрын

Most certainly king of the plectrum. Mick karn king of fretless👍

Legendary bassist

so great to see & hear this - i loved the Pistols, Clash, Damned, Buzzcocks etc ... but the Stranglers had something totally different about them.... i will love them forever ❤

greatest band of all time...no point in disagreeiing

JJ Burnell is an epic bassist. I sat next to him in a restaurant in Paris once

@theart8039

2 ай бұрын

I sat next to him in a restaurant in Notting Hill once lol

One of the best bands ever.

o so good bass

Mr jean jacques Burnel , lead&heavy Bass-player. the Stranglers, intellectual post-punk meets the Doors. i feel it. they are corps astral.心身合一、 星気体、コラーボアストラーレ❗️ TueM.,Osaka,japan Thanks.!!

Four great musicians. What you hear on your vinyl, you got live.

Hanging Around

In the early days, a rumour circulated amongst Cambridge punks that someone had seen Jean-Jacques Burnel in the big Tesco's at Bar Hill. It was new then, one of the first out-of-town superstores, & a few of us took to doing our shopping there to see if we could spot him, alas no one else did. Funny the things you do when you're young & besotted with popular culture.

This guy is an ace on bass. Wow. What a tone. Precision with a pick.

Magnificent. Absolutely magnificent.

nobody, nobody has a bass sound like jj,!!!

For me The Stranglers were like the Beatles of the New wave scene.

@philwragg9756

Жыл бұрын

Punk scene!!

@michaelharris5370

Жыл бұрын

The Stranglers , all time just like the Beatles👍🇦🇺

@stephenbennett1643

7 ай бұрын

Punk but much better than the Beatles.

No one storming the stage here , JJ a big unit.

I saw it then and I see it now. Pure class.

The bass this bloke did is so original and aggressive, perhaps a link with his martial arts background! It cannot be imitated. None at the time could better this in the punk genre. He plays his bass like a lead giving it the credence it deserves - why should the bass just be something to fit in with the drums - No - it needs to be on its own as well and this bloke certainly did that! Respect!

Thank you guys....Stranglers Fan for ever and ever ...

Magic!

If this isn't one of the " Greatest Live Sets Ever " Then frankly I dont know what is ? Absolutely brilliant!!!! From Adrian Browne 1965

@adrianbrowne7962

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 4 your feedback I'm glad you agree!! From Adrian Browne 1965

@adrianbrowne7962

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback re my post, Glad you agree! Take care!! From Adrian Browne 1965

@adrianbrowne7962

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 4 Your Support Re My Post !!! From Adrian Browne 1965

@stephenbennett1643

7 ай бұрын

Wot a great gig this was ! Im sure this was when they had the strippers on stage for Nice'n Sleazey...and made the front page of "The News of The World " Remember it well ! Great stuff 😂

I was only 8 but my eldest brother tried to go, he didnt have enough money for a Red Bus Rover ticket from Beckenham. Sad but true. The Stranglers are so under appreciated.

They were era defining. For loads of eras. Black and White album was a fantastic shock to the system. I don't want to get over that shock

ARGH ARGH ARGH ARGH ! Then it erupted- Was there then, would love to go back. Stunningly brilliant

I was at this gig, fantastic

The Stranglers Smashed it, always the best Band, always on point, gutted when Hugh left, even more so when Dave Greenfield and Jet Black Passed, REST PEACEFULLY LADS, FOREVER MISSED, NEVER FORGOTTEN. KEEP ROCKING JJ.🇮🇲👍🇮🇲

Oh how I wish I had a time machine so I could go back and see them in their very early days. My first gig was 1979 at the Rainbow, Finsbury for The Raven tour. Been a fan for over 40 years.

@idpfilm

3 жыл бұрын

Barry Clements - well said I am sure the Fella's will read comments at some stage - we agree a great band - Rewrote everything we knew in 80's & 90's like the Yamaha RD350LC did when it arrived & hit British roads in 1981 x

@barryclements8395

3 жыл бұрын

@@idpfilm I was a Suzuki X7 man myself. The day it was delivered brand new from the bike shop, I stripped it down and repainted the tank, side panels and tail-piece black, adding prismatic reflective pin-striping. I didn’t want the standard red, blue or white that Suzuki offered.

@idpfilm

3 жыл бұрын

@@barryclements8395 - TOP MAN Fella, I remember my best mate who had a Suzuki X7 in red. Hell when you had it delivered you must have been in Heaven ! - I bet you remember that day very well. The Suzuki X7 and Yamaha's RD400's / RD350LC's made the 80's what they were - Along with bands like The Stranglers & Human League - remember there first video in the pubs with that Egg Yellow Rover 3500 - Just pure magic years. Look after your self Fella - Best wishes from us all

@imogenimeson664

2 жыл бұрын

I didn't want the 70s to end...little did we know what a total bag of doggy doo doos the 80s would be.

@tonybolonixx

Жыл бұрын

@barryclements8395 Me too ! The Rainbow 79 ! My first ever gig ..I was blown away ..so exciting. A great night but not for Hugh though .. that was the night he got nicked and then banged up ! Cheers !

The Battersea heart beats! Look at the Glers, on Fire ❤ Not only were they the Best, they were the Best. 1978. Imagine.

The best and thanks

'Dear Mum and Dad, I have joined a satanic cult and I am currently watching the Stranglers play live in Battersea Park. Do not bother trying to come and rescue me. I am having a great time.'

This is one of the greatest things on the Internet!

Brilliant 👏

Merci merci pour cette édition du plus grand bassiste punk rock de tous les temps; JJ on t'aime comme ça !

Fantastic, one really can't praise this band enough.

😊 The Stranglers FOREVER!!!

No i super koncert!!! The Stranglers to jest to!!! Punk's&Oi! Dolny Śląsk (Poland)

Im here on Jet Blacks birthday 2022. Still love the mighty Stranglers after all these years.

Nice ' sleazy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JJ Burnel incredible Bass

Amazing ! 💖

Plus the Bass Lines

@aidanbrennan6587

3 жыл бұрын

What a bass player JJ is.one of the best there is.met him a few times and a real nice bloke.😉

Effing awesome!

seen them in 78 when i was 19 on the No more heros tour

Always gives you extra pep on your step even after many decades ❤️

Awesome.....

@idpfilm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🤗 - these guys are passionate

I always wonder just how much speed JJ had taken before this gig. Fucking amazing

JJ was an absolute monster sonically and the Strangler's edge over most of their contemporaries.

JJB looks like a pumped version of Sid Vicious Cracking Bass and RIP Dave the Raven' keyboards whiz kid!! Brillant!

I saw them just a month or two later. My first big gig. Oh my

I've seen the Meninblack in all their lineups since 1981 - all over Britain, around 18 gigs, never a dud. If I must pick a standout then it was the early tour in 1987, maybe March, at the Barrowlands in Glasgow. I was about to set out for the adventure of lifetime, crewing a tall ship from Osaka to Darwin. This show set me out there with a surge of adrenalin and a ringing in my young ears that followed me across the wide ocean. Nothing else compares - RIP Dave.

@idpfilm

3 жыл бұрын

Top write up brett m - well said thanks for writing in - I am sure they will appreciate this

@aidanbrennan6587

3 жыл бұрын

I was at that gig Brett in the Barrowlands 1987.the Stranglers were so good we went again the very next night and they were excellent.me and my brother and 4 friends met up with the band in Glasgow's Holiday Inn.we sat with JJ Burnel and had a few drinks and a good laugh.one of the best night's of my life.JJ is a real sound bloke was really down to earth.we all left Belfast and jumped on boat to Scotland for a Celtic match and to see the Stranglers.that was the best weekend of my life.so many happy memories.a big thank you to Dave Greenfield that night in the Holiday Inn.i went to the bar to get a few drinks and bar staff would not serve me because I was not a resident of the hotel.i got talking to Dave and his lovely wife Pam and I told him I could not get a drink and he said me, "you can use mine"Dave was really nice and pleasant.i wish I could go back in time. RIP Dave.we all miss you!A true legend on the keyboard's.😁😍

Awesome footage awesome set awesome bass

I was there! Trying to spot me in the crowd to the right of the stage. It was a fantastic day. Went with my best mates from school

45 years ago. Fuck me.

@matthewjdouglas6471

2 жыл бұрын

What year 76 then?

@elizacoleman5901

Жыл бұрын

@@matthewjdouglas6471 78

This band rockssssss my boatttttyyy

Stranglers in 1978 at their best B&W album amazing

They had the talent and the attitude ! Greatest punk band ever and one of the greatest of any genre. Was this the gig where they had all the naked girls on stage for Nice'n'Sleazy ? It's on dailymotion for anyone interested ;)

@FBEGNEZ

Жыл бұрын

I think so. Battersea Park in 1978

@jayveebloggs9057

Жыл бұрын

yes battersea

Brilliant , x

Saw them at kk Wolverhampton last week..still brill 😮😎

Great footage. Superb. I was so sorry not to have been there but I saw them on the Black and White tour. Brilliant. Before they went all prog rock and silly.

Good concert. Cannot believe they did not perform Golden Brown though !

I was there!! I keep looking for an 18 year old version of myself in the audience...maybe I shouldn't...Good times...

Magnifique archives avec Jean-Jacques Burnel qui nous éclabousse de sa classe. La french touch avant tout le monde... Punk classieux !

@vivalavi

2 жыл бұрын

WTF French touch :D He was born in england and doensn't speak french without accent anymore...

Jet Black and Dave Greenfield 🖤😎🖤

what a truly magnificent post ! many thanks

Sublime!

The man is god and he stands on the left

@frereanaktom99

9 ай бұрын

on the left if you are in the crowd

THE ENERGY AND VIBE STILL THERE Even in 2022

belleza de banda, los escucho desde los 80s

Merci pour cette vidéo, ça rappelle des souvenirs!!! ☺️

thanks for sharing .

i like irish folk and a lot of classical but we need to broaden our horizons. always liked being strangled; especially jj bass playing.

Thanks for this. I can hear Jet's drumming!

That's some epic pogo action

Can't get enough of this. Just posted it on my ELLO page for the second time. Thanks so much for this footage! They were the best punk band ever!

Can't believe that's a live recording-absolutey brilliant

The only criticism I can find for these magnificent fellows, is that Dave should perhaps have used some conditioner that morning. A bloody great, unique band. RIP Mr Greenfield..

@idpfilm

3 жыл бұрын

National Trevor - WELL SAID Fella They are in the Hall of Fame for sure

@matthewjdouglas6471

2 жыл бұрын

Hahahah yes his got his bread head on.

@lesliehayton2929

9 ай бұрын

I actually think it’s the music , hair raising !

Ah, that bass...