Paul Weller was the first person to inspire me. Living in Northern Ireland during the troubles and unemployed and I heard this sound on Top of the Pops. I then ate, slept and drank The Jam and Weller. I then met him many years later in Heathrow Airport. He just sat down beside me and he had a few drinks. I had this fantastically friendly conversation with him. He asked me to come and see him the next night in Belfast. I look back now and think not only was he my teenage idol but a fantastic guy. His music just gets better also. Still my hero.

@Tamar-sz8ox

3 жыл бұрын

Love the story . The Jam & Weller : The soundtrack to your life ❤️

@acousticmotorbike2118

3 жыл бұрын

@@Tamar-sz8ox very much so. It has expanded beyond but always a soft spot for The Jam.

@pauleyles9536

2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if. Paul Weller is a good Chess player & a very big Human League fan . Like me.

I was Pauls Tour Band Bus Driver back in the day, i got to know him quite well, proper proper bloke.

@markyork5839

3 жыл бұрын

A proper talent too!

@rubydavis2557

3 жыл бұрын

To be fair ray Lawrence sounds like a bus driver

@herrklamm1454

3 жыл бұрын

@@rubydavis2557 so does Weller 😂 or a chimney sweep. And he’s still my hero.

@rantinghippie6796

3 жыл бұрын

I worked with a band who supported him on tour and they loved him. Recorded down in studio and everything. They said he was so down to earth and really decent.

@neilwilliams8741

2 жыл бұрын

The modfather..his dad boxed against my dad ..army..1952..got the programme..intermediate tournament .household div.royal engineers ...reme

This guy doesn't get enough credit, he is wonderful!!

He is a treasure ! One of the best musicians ever. And still a cool dude.

Had the pleasure off meeting Weller twice, and he’s one of the most grounded, down to earth people I’ve ever met... what an absolute geezer

@reissue3532

3 жыл бұрын

Same here mate, well I met him once. Lovely fella and so down to earth

@jeffreykoger3978

3 жыл бұрын

Same, met him twice, and he couldn't have been nicer.

@deanleepinno

3 жыл бұрын

Agree. Met him in a hotel after a gig in Wolverhampton, sitting with my mates having a drink alone and in pops his crew, bought us a Guinness and chatted for 5 mins before his security team said, I think that's enough now lads.

@howardsend6589

3 жыл бұрын

You pretending to be Limmy?

@michaelmccann3331

3 жыл бұрын

@@howardsend6589 pardon?

A normal guy with extraordinary musical talent !

Great to see Jonathon Ross manage to crack Weller up at the end of the interview . Well done .

The jam never get tired of listening to that band .

Weller is still turning out such great work and his singing is as good as ever. An amazing talent. Long may he continue to be so productive.

@paulweller3179

Жыл бұрын

Your deluded,From the floorboards up could have been a Jam B-side but his best 30 songs are all Jam songs!

@RichardHartley65

Жыл бұрын

@@paulweller3179 - it’s “you’re”. As in ;“You’re unnecessarily rude in the way you engage with others on the Internet.”

This dude has written so many good songs.

Met Paul Weller in a hotel lift in Berlin years ago. What a nice bloke

Proper fella, love him. Met him years ago was having a j in my car listening to the debut kings of Leon album, he stuck his head and said fucking quality album, then bopped off

@danielosullivan7940

3 жыл бұрын

What’s that smell? Bullshit?

@paulkimble8241

3 жыл бұрын

Daniel O'Sullivan alright mate

@Andrew-zo5po

3 жыл бұрын

@@paulkimble8241 Why do people need to be so cynical man... Do they not realise he's been about the UK rather than others buggering off to LA, so there's a decent chance people run into him

"Go to sleep my babies" from his Jam period....LMAO!!!! 😂😂😂

Got a photo with Paul Weller in Rotterdam in 2019, on my birthday. Posed for photos with people, chatted, no airs and graces whatsoever. Came across as a top fella.

@mattiemclean9882

3 жыл бұрын

well woop di doo!!

@mjh5437

3 жыл бұрын

@@mattiemclean9882 Unnecessary comment,get a life.

@mattiemclean9882

3 жыл бұрын

@@mjh5437 sod off

@hamishmunroe9906

3 жыл бұрын

Mattie's just sad cos he's too fat to fist himself now

Love this guys work since 77, a humble talented man, cracks me up when he smiles.

He and his music have been a major part of so many peoples lives for so long. "You do something to me" and "Wild wood" are two song that have very special memories attached to them. May be stay strong and fit for many years to come. Much respect to him.

Ive been a big fan of Paul since 1982, so talented and a top bloke. Respect to the Modfather

@pmacnavaho3899

2 жыл бұрын

Was the jam not for you?.....

I love weller. He's the best musician of the last 40 years. Without a doubt. All his work is top quality stuff.

@willyvlyminck201

3 жыл бұрын

It is obvious you never heard Peter Hammill 😁

GO TO SLEEP MY BABIES in a jam style....pissing myself that was brilliant 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Best musician of his generation. Been a fan 45 years plus now.

I was lucky enough to meet Paul in 2001 at Southampton Guildhall after his Days Of Speed acoustic gig and he was a real down to earth guy (he signed a CD and told me he liked my aquascutum shirt) proper legend

I do respect how he's moved on (all should) The Jam were my teens in late 70's, memories seeing them live and us oldies remember that. Good old chap, not for me after the jam but have all the respect for all members, don't reform the past and let it be where it was.

From France Paul yoû’re a genius 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Love him ,true legend ❤️

Music that will never get old. Thank god I grew up on proper music. Like Paul Weller,The Jam,The Clash,Oasis,.

@Andrew-zo5po

3 жыл бұрын

You've just named my Top 3 band ahahahaha

Still in my top 3 best live acts I've had the pleasure to see and I've seem a few over the years. ✌

I absolutely love his music his songs just perfect x

Hilarious love the way Paul bounces off Jonathan’s random questions

Awesome Mr Weller! Such a top geezer 👍

Love him . And he is the best sense of style ✅🙌

Smoked a joint with Weller in 84. Top bloke

@mattiemclean9882

3 жыл бұрын

tough guy!

What a Legend.

Great to See Weller 🇬🇧 ,all the best to him , the missus & kids ❤️💕❤️💕

Great stuff 👍stuff from the legend Paul weller .

Met Paul a couple of times .. top down to earth bloke

Such a talent 👌

The ever changing man. Pure class and a pure genius.

The man! So many great songs, almost impossible to pick just one, but I think Heavy Soul is my favorite 👍👍

@janelllatour4486

6 ай бұрын

❤ Heavy Soul.

Weller is a legend.

Complete legend and a total hero of mine.

Never thought of Paul as a dad. Cool dude.

I love this guy

Has ALWAYS had something to say musically since 1976, like it or loathe it. In live interviews, not so much. I think the music world is a better place with a bit of Weller in it.

He was good in Robocop

@johnallison6474

2 жыл бұрын

Peter Weller....

@Herbie11

2 ай бұрын

Robocop? I thought he was in The Fast And The Furious.

What a Guy ....anyone who doesn't appreciate this guy Is Soulless IMO , Cool , articulate and likeable . 200 Kid

I used to know someone's Postman whose Car Mechanic met someone who once sold Paul Weller a newspaper and ciggies and let me tell you, apparently he's a top geezer they all said....

@TheFakeyCakeMaker

3 жыл бұрын

Seriously, I knew his dry cleaner. He was the lead singer of a band I tried out for as a drummer. They were going on tour with a big band but didn't go with me and I was disappointed, that band was the Lost Prophets...

@bigbobhotrod4609

3 жыл бұрын

Hey take it from me I was his milkman for years. He was a top bloke never moaned at me once even after some magpies pecked the red tops off his semi skimmed. Proper sound bloke .

PW absolute legend my first ever concert was the style council in wembley arena, but seen the solo stuff whenever possible even in Austria. my first beloved greyhound was named Weller as he was elegant looking like Paul

Always reinventing his art, sometimes it’s sublime - Stanley Road - other times just bloody good. The new stuff though feels like it’s got a bit of attitude and swagger back and that’s great to see. Particularly like that Cosmic Fringes track, proper banger

I love Paul Weller and his music whether solo, The Jam or The Style Council. All brilliant. My only wish is that Paul had never picked up a cigarette. Both my parents smoked their entire adult life until they died. My dad had wrinkles he wouldn't have had if he had never smoked. I really hope Paul stays healthy and with us for many more years. And Hopefully he's stopped smoking because he's an absolute national treasure to the UK.

@beetleything1864

3 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure he still smokes. His only vice nowadays

@redacted2275

3 жыл бұрын

His voice really changed because of cigarettes... from "As is Now" until "22 Dreams" the raspy voice gave him a bluesy tone but now it's taking its toll...

I love this artist for how much he has given to music for more than forty years. I have always considered him an innovator, a precursor, a protester and a disenchanted commentator of the social and political reality in which we live. I've always considered him a real punk. Seeing him in the last two years wearing his elbow mask or covering his amplifier on stage with the Ukrainian flag like any neodem artist sold on the main stream has disappointed and saddened me ..

@JohnnyFriendly

Жыл бұрын

That's a surprise and a disappointment re: Ukraine. I would have thought that a man of his intelligence and sensitivity would have understood that the Ukraine situation is about nuance and layers, many of them created by the West as much as by Putin. Disappointed that he has joined in with the mindless virtue signalling that we're seeing everywhere

Lived my life by his music. No one comes close.

@philipwatts9033

Жыл бұрын

Me Too

saw him at the sydney opera house this week - he is still pumping out new stuff and he played a couple yet to be released, as awesome as his back catalogue. fantastic gig, i'm still buzzing from it!

Met him yesterday at the Modfather Shop @ Camden , couldn’t make it up . Nice guy

Amazing artist❤

The greatest thing would be to hear American black artists 'cover' some of his music, especially Style Council.

@serenaym3974

Жыл бұрын

It would be great!

Legend.

I was totally in love with Dee Cee Lee's voice. I really wished she had done more. He's really reminds me of Bowie in so many ways but not musically. Obviously.

I grew up listening to the Jam, inspirational,cool guy👌

Paul would be a great solo guest, for a more in-depth interview.He enjoyed this

Great stuff! :)

Legend

The Jam is & always will be the best band ever!

@johnkitching2500

3 жыл бұрын

The Style Council is & always will be the best band ever!

@andrew2366

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnkitching2500 Nah!!!

@cormacwhite6442

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnkitching2500 shutup

@stevej061069

3 жыл бұрын

Going Underground on Dig The New Breed..... that crowd roar at the start says everything you need to know about The Jam imo. How many other bands generate a reaction like that at a live gig. One of the all- time greats.

@carldyson9342

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree

My first gig. Woking YMCA Feb 1980.

I cannot believe that Paul has 8 children.Omg,always see him as a young lad.👍🇬🇧

@adc2327

11 ай бұрын

Obviously not. Lol! His oldest is 34 years old, his youngest is 4 years old.

@sallyjoan

8 ай бұрын

what do you mean 'his'?@@adc2327

Can't get enough of the Jonathin Ross show honestly

@krishnan-resurrection714

3 жыл бұрын

..sucker for punishment are you ?.....Lol ..

first celebrity i ever sighted. saw him in tokyo once.

Seen the Jam in Dublin 1978 all mod cons tour ! Never be a band like them again class act !

The chameleon of music, so many hats that I am sure some will not know him from The Jam, and The Style Council

Cool!

O brabo tem nome 🔥

It's nice to look at the comments and see all of the positive things people have to say about meeting Mr. Weller. Back in the day there was a record store that loaned records like a library. My roommate came home with Our Favourite Shop. WTF? Who were these people and why had they been hiding from me? To this day it is one of my all time favorite albums. Mr. Weller never had a high profile career in the USA. Too bad. He is fabulous!

@justingates9218

9 ай бұрын

Yes, buddy. I'm from Newfoundland, Canada and nothing against people who are hardcore fans of the same fad that was played over and over, but I felt really deprived when it came to the local stations only playing the major top bands from Canada, U.S., U.K. I love many bands from the 80's, but again, our stations deprived us from other amazing artists from the 80's. I ended up stumbling upon the best ones by chance. I consider Weller my top Favorite artist for the past few years now, and the majority of my top favorite bands hardly had a song played on the radio. lol

His hair looks better short. Great voice!

Wow. He looks knackered 😳

Very cool guy

Legend. 💀🔥

He’s great. He also looks like someone’s Nan.

@monicamclarenn7790

3 жыл бұрын

He looks better than 99% of men his age

@Ridersonthestorm8899

Жыл бұрын

@@monicamclarenn7790 Sorry but he really does not, he kept the hair fair play but that face and neck have not aged well.

@monicamclarenn7790

Жыл бұрын

@@Ridersonthestorm8899 He's in thin, got hair, stylish clothes...yeah he looks better than most men his age.

@serenaym3974

Жыл бұрын

@@monicamclarenn7790 Yes, he does. Has aged so gracefully.

Pow wewwer👏👏👏

Weller thats one cool cat

I have just discovered his music I LOVE it madeleine

The king

I was Lucky enough to see him live at the K2 in Crawley...... best live performer on earth

Fair play to Ross for managing to get some semblance of an interview out of Dot Cotton here.

Paul Weller a real man ,calling him cool is not enough x

Yeah back in the day I was Paul's milkman, he was a top bloke we used to down pints of semi skimmed together.

@bigbobhotrod4609

3 жыл бұрын

@Dogs And cats are my pets yeah it was, when it was a full moon we would do shots of full fat milk followed by lines of strawberry nesquik. Those were the days man.

He 's a genius and a legend, he also might be immortal :D

Used to see Weller all the time in on Chiswick High Road walking down to the recording studios... Being west London we all pretended not to recognize him as he mooched along eating a pret and smoking

I remember Paul as a young guy saying the old dinosaur groups and musicians should move aside for young musicians..

@ChainNonSmoker

3 жыл бұрын

Is he standing in a way of a new band? He's split 2 of his old bands, and has had the greatest period of solo success in 90's, but now he's still got that write new music /release a record once a year routine as his dayjob to his own and fans' amusement and for the sake of musically challenging himself, and thus happen to have a solid following build throughout decades. That's pretty much earned with a lot of hard work and determined career building - not quite by taking the limelight away from any youth band with an old resumé. That honour goes to the likes of Stones and the Who (which I still like don't get my wrong but aren't moving much forward anymore.)

9 number 1 albums in total, owns Black Barn studios with cottage, used to own Solid Bond in Marble Arch, has a flash house in London and Woking, 8 kids, married 3 times ...

The Jam "away from the numbers" probably his masterpiece.

Still looks great for 70

@crankyoldfart

3 жыл бұрын

Nowhere near 70

@Unholygamewinner

3 жыл бұрын

He’s 62 but looks 75😂 all them kids aged him up

@jonathanhadley2555

3 жыл бұрын

Too many ciggies:-(

What a icon❤

@sallyjoan

8 ай бұрын

icon, hahahaha, next you'll be saying Madonna's an icon!

@liamdunphy7496

6 ай бұрын

​@@sallyjoanMadonna is literally the biggest female singer ever and probably always will me

Weller has put on a few more wrinkles since we last seen him but still lucid and personable as ever.

@carolinecoffey5404

3 жыл бұрын

He’s kept his figure though

First heard the Jam in 1980, saw them at the ritz in nyc in 1981...it changed my life!

I respect Paul

Paul is a “ low talker”. Eight kids? Paul mate, you’re a machine!

Weller is a legend. Doesn’t get the plaudits he deserves

Modfather ⭐️

@fierceangel7022

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry Steve Marriott was the original Mod Father, Paul styled himself on him and he admits it.

Never thought he would mellow with time

@plasteredbastard

3 жыл бұрын

Funny thing time

@markcallaghan369

11 ай бұрын

Gets to all of us...

The mullet is back!

As much as I respect Paul (and having met him several times, he is a very warm and kind individual) I can't listen to anything he's made in the past 15 years. He's just too soft and wimpy (musically). With his history and craggy voice, I love to see him make some angry music with a message again.

@mariacarter6954

3 жыл бұрын

You mean he grew up 😩 try it 😄

@krishnan-resurrection714

3 жыл бұрын

..his next group are called "nutella chocolate spread" ...