PIL - Public Image

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you never listen to a word that I said, you only seen me for the clothes that I wear, or did the interest go so much deeper it must have been
the colour of my hair...

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  • @butnut3455
    @butnut3455 Жыл бұрын

    RIP Keith Levene who passed yesterday. He had such a ground breaking unique style and sound. Such a great song, amazing band. When Seattle came out (my first taste of PIL) I couldn't believe all the guitar sounds I was hearing. I knew of JR from the Sex Pistols, but this PIL band just took it to another level. Unlike any band I heard before. I'll be diving into all their music today. An amazing musician gone too soon.

  • @ludwigfeuerbach

    @ludwigfeuerbach

    Жыл бұрын

    I love Happy? (the album w Seattle), and it might be my favourite PiL record. But Levene is not on it.

  • @raymyslewski9494

    @raymyslewski9494

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ludwigfeuerbach Keith Levine. Largely unrecognized. Not by some of us. His use of the Prophet 5 was impactful.

  • @Neurozumim

    @Neurozumim

    Жыл бұрын

    I didn't know him by name (RIP Keith Levene) but it is true that this guitar sound chronologically doesn't seem to exist before this release.

  • @philipswain4122

    @philipswain4122

    Жыл бұрын

    A crushing blow. Another part of my youth gone.

  • @psychoholiday-ju1cp

    @psychoholiday-ju1cp

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ludwigfeuerbach Incidentally that's my favorite album from this band too. "Seattle" and etc are completely awesome!

  • @jjburnel
    @jjburnel14 жыл бұрын

    The guitar lick in this song essentially spurned the entire 80s rock scene . . .there is no U2 without this song.

  • @klausrain111

    @klausrain111

    Жыл бұрын

    Dont forget the Skids! No U2 without the Skids.

  • @erichanhauser3190

    @erichanhauser3190

    Жыл бұрын

    No U2 without both. Or The Edge.

  • @justinollis34

    @justinollis34

    Жыл бұрын

    That's good observation and perspective. I appreciate this comment and tend to agree.

  • @patthewoodboy

    @patthewoodboy

    Жыл бұрын

    @@justinollis34 no music until someone hit a log 🙂

  • @justinollis34

    @justinollis34

    Жыл бұрын

    @@patthewoodboy tis a strange thing how the act of beating on objects, plucking strings, and chanting in a rhythmic manner can stir up so much emotion and ultimately mean so much more within than the primitive act of doing so itself seems. Strange wording, but you know what I mean.

  • @adamgorsky8422
    @adamgorsky84223 жыл бұрын

    A friend of mine, who considerably older than I am once told me "When you get older you'll appreciate PiL so much more than Sex Pistols" being young and angry and brash I laughed and told him he was insane. Yet nearly 10 years later here we are

  • @13e11even11

    @13e11even11

    3 жыл бұрын

    Because we realize being forcefully free by being independent is of greater power and consequence than just being obnoxious

  • @clewismessina6630

    @clewismessina6630

    3 жыл бұрын

    1311, wow! I don’t think anyone could have nailed it so succinctly. Well said.

  • @kingzambu6104

    @kingzambu6104

    2 жыл бұрын

    Dam!!!!!!!!!!! your right! Im 40 and been a punk for 27 years. I hated this album in the early 90's now I cant get enough.

  • @undergroundwarrior70

    @undergroundwarrior70

    2 жыл бұрын

    Soon to turn 66, and I am still here and still listening.

  • @undergroundwarrior70

    @undergroundwarrior70

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@kingzambu6104 Released in 1979. I was 23 and I bought it.

  • @dougtull4594
    @dougtull45942 жыл бұрын

    This song is groundbreaking, and not just for the bass intro and Keith's innovative playing, but for how it transcended punk and created something completely different. It's kind of punk, new wave, shoegazy, and danceable. It's so unique.

  • @pumasgoya

    @pumasgoya

    Жыл бұрын

    Thus Post -Punk was born.

  • @danselzer

    @danselzer

    Жыл бұрын

    @@pumasgoya Well, Magazine beat them to the punch by a few months.

  • @unsightlyandserene

    @unsightlyandserene

    Жыл бұрын

    Also Wire, the Fall, Pere Ubu ...

  • @raymyslewski9494

    @raymyslewski9494

    Жыл бұрын

    Art is art. If it's reasonable, it lasts. This one lasts.@@unsightlyandserene

  • @dougtull4594

    @dougtull4594

    Жыл бұрын

    @@unsightlyandserene, No doubt, all massive innovators.

  • @kevinlake8856
    @kevinlake88564 жыл бұрын

    I saw PIL at the University of Maryland in the early 80s on Halloween night. They played this song and after, John said: “that sounded fuc#ing awful, let’s do it again.” . They played the same song over and it was FLAWLESS. How many artists do a song again? That’s Johnney.

  • @MichaelPember

    @MichaelPember

    4 жыл бұрын

    How unprofessional.

  • @GMTPoet

    @GMTPoet

    2 жыл бұрын

    I saw them in Boston in 1980. When they came back for an encore, they repeated three songs they had already played.

  • @spoonmanvlogs5386

    @spoonmanvlogs5386

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MichaelPember I'm assuming this is a compliment.

  • @planetjanet3845

    @planetjanet3845

    2 жыл бұрын

    Larry Levan used to play his songs over and over until people danced

  • @kgouverneur

    @kgouverneur

    Жыл бұрын

    @@spoonmanvlogs5386 .

  • @hydrokeychain9318
    @hydrokeychain93187 жыл бұрын

    "We're not a band, we're a company" - John Lydon One of my favorite quotes of all time.

  • @Romany1111

    @Romany1111

    7 жыл бұрын

    Q: "What kind of company? A: "A communication company."

  • @dukep9750

    @dukep9750

    3 жыл бұрын

    I come back here because no straight roads final boss is base off this guy. Someone take that quote seriously and made video about It

  • @JClaus1221
    @JClaus12219 жыл бұрын

    the bass, the beat, Johnny's repeated "hello" and suddenly the guitar from another world. A masterpiece..

  • @cquilty1

    @cquilty1

    9 жыл бұрын

    JClaus1221 Not to mention the maniacal hyena like laugh at the beginning....

  • @victormorgado5318

    @victormorgado5318

    2 жыл бұрын

    "the guitar from another world"

  • @caligulapontifex5759

    @caligulapontifex5759

    2 жыл бұрын

    And the swagger bro. Johnny's swagger when he steps up to the microphone. Just brilliant!

  • @johnmeowzer8333

    @johnmeowzer8333

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes Levine is underrated, very influential

  • @AvianSavara
    @AvianSavara8 жыл бұрын

    That guitar riff, man... I hear it in my head sometimes out of the blue.

  • @darwinrz

    @darwinrz

    7 жыл бұрын

    Maxime Boileau It's brilliant. So unique.

  • @shaunduffy71

    @shaunduffy71

    7 жыл бұрын

    Maxime Boileau Keith levene! without him,U2 wouldn't have they're early sound!

  • @evetsnitram8866

    @evetsnitram8866

    6 жыл бұрын

    I think the Edge from U2 was taking notes.

  • @jessicaamber6623

    @jessicaamber6623

    6 жыл бұрын

    Oh me too. Implanted in my brain.

  • @losethemadness4382

    @losethemadness4382

    5 жыл бұрын

    No doubt.

  • @dogbreath39
    @dogbreath3912 жыл бұрын

    Just love that chiming guitar sound. Keith Levene is a hugely underrated player.

  • @chrisrtrent
    @chrisrtrent7 жыл бұрын

    The missing link between punk and post-punk.

  • @2639629

    @2639629

    3 жыл бұрын

    Post punk

  • @LilNicky109

    @LilNicky109

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Peter Neal Man, it must suck being such a negative fuck like yourself. Fucking asshole.

  • @llynn4206

    @llynn4206

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Peter Neal Since you are talking this way in a John Lydon's band music comment section, I will take that as a punk attitude, but please in real life don't misbehave yourself this way...

  • @michaelmcneal1642
    @michaelmcneal1642 Жыл бұрын

    No one has ever gotten away with telling John what to do. The immortal words " I did it my way " are truly shown in this genius of an artist. Right from when he broke into the Public Eye even up to current 2023 recordings, John has always done what ever the hell he wants. Much to the joy of those who understand. Standing Ovation for a once in a lifetime performer.

  • @rodlonger17
    @rodlonger177 жыл бұрын

    The best PIL song, period. Still crushes it everytime & sounds as good as it did 4 the very 1st time in 1978. Fucking brilliant & thank God 4 John Lydon!!!

  • @sweetness10538

    @sweetness10538

    6 жыл бұрын

    Albatross!

  • @qwj68boots

    @qwj68boots

    5 жыл бұрын

    Doesn't "Rise" come close and "World Destruction" with the known pedafile, Afrika Bambatta?

  • @EM-yp1cf

    @EM-yp1cf

    5 жыл бұрын

    I heard it on the radio for the first time in the 80's. I wondered why they didn't play it more. Was surprised that it was 1978 DOB.

  • @lawrencenienart6287

    @lawrencenienart6287

    3 жыл бұрын

    John nails it every time!

  • @surfboardjoker6299

    @surfboardjoker6299

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@qwj68boots didnt know that about afrika at all, thanks for the info!!!

  • @dainin123
    @dainin12313 жыл бұрын

    Hmmm...I wonder if "The Edge" ever heard this? :)

  • @trjb1767

    @trjb1767

    3 жыл бұрын

    We all heard it. Steal from the best.

  • @ashleymonday298

    @ashleymonday298

    2 жыл бұрын

    He has said that he copped Keith's guitar sound in print.

  • @curly_wyn

    @curly_wyn

    2 жыл бұрын

    “The Edge”, horribly hilarious nickname btw, did in fact, here this. He and U2 ripped off the post-punk bands wholesale, but instead of learning how to play his guitar and actually play a lot of notes, he compensates by having 5 million effects pedals.

  • @AA-gg3hx

    @AA-gg3hx

    2 жыл бұрын

    Dan... Two completely different worlds

  • @joshuabaird9627

    @joshuabaird9627

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are correct the edge could have taken this level of riffs and turn it into guitar music. I like your perspective just saying. Create a great day

  • @davidbgvl
    @davidbgvl13 жыл бұрын

    One of the most underrated songs ever. It redefined what we now call alternative music.

  • @konami1979
    @konami19797 жыл бұрын

    A 1988 song that was somehow recorded and released in 1978. Ridiculously ahead of its time.

  • @DrumWild

    @DrumWild

    3 жыл бұрын

    I first heard it in 1983, oddly enough.

  • @bengold121
    @bengold121 Жыл бұрын

    RIP Keith Levene.......thanks to the contribution you made in music.

  • @fairdose
    @fairdose4 жыл бұрын

    I'm surprised that the fact that Keith Levine's guitar playing here inspired a whole generation of musicians including the "sound" found in the music of The Cure, Edge's guitar playing in early U2, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Big Country, among others, is not mentioned more often.

  • @lebourreau7177

    @lebourreau7177

    4 жыл бұрын

    Big influence of The Strokes and Interpol as well

  • @inversion66

    @inversion66

    4 жыл бұрын

    It didn't help that Levene largely disappeared from the public eye after he left/was kicked out of PiL.

  • @Brewzerr

    @Brewzerr

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@inversion66 Heroin played a big part in that.

  • @carstenandersen3314

    @carstenandersen3314

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yea, this is foundation for so much of post pink and early 80s guitar sound

  • @kookoothebirdgirl1

    @kookoothebirdgirl1

    3 жыл бұрын

    And Geordie Walker of Killing Joke was/is also a huge influence in that whole genre...in fact I think Keith was influenced by him, too.

  • @Mr.Steve-O
    @Mr.Steve-O7 жыл бұрын

    the one song that basically made everything the Pistols did sound irrelevant - this song is, was and always will be a masterpiece

  • @SonofSethoitae

    @SonofSethoitae

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ironic, given that it was written for the Pistols, and rejected.

  • @MrCaptGeezer

    @MrCaptGeezer

    4 жыл бұрын

    The pistols will never be irrelevant

  • @blakejohnson7148

    @blakejohnson7148

    4 жыл бұрын

    No it didn't.

  • @dr.aisaitl7439

    @dr.aisaitl7439

    4 жыл бұрын

    The pistols influenced so many great bands it's not even funny, objectively they will never be irrelevant ever

  • @caseykane3845

    @caseykane3845

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@SonofSethoitae Nah, you're thinking of "Religion." The Pistols wouldn't touch it.

  • @terryeggett1
    @terryeggett112 жыл бұрын

    I heard that riff when I twentysomthing, 30 years later it still moves me.

  • @MsCygnusX1
    @MsCygnusX17 жыл бұрын

    That bass, intro always signaled me to turn the volume up all the way!

  • @etiennedegaulle3817

    @etiennedegaulle3817

    7 жыл бұрын

    I hope it still does!

  • @tommabry4166

    @tommabry4166

    7 жыл бұрын

    The first line let's you know you did the right thing.

  • @jw4941

    @jw4941

    6 жыл бұрын

    That bass line IS the song!

  • @mikekean8344

    @mikekean8344

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@jw4941 hell yeah! 👍

  • @jimjacob5482

    @jimjacob5482

    4 жыл бұрын

    YES! Turn it up to eleven!!

  • @maccagrabme
    @maccagrabme12 жыл бұрын

    This wipes the floor of the music being released today. Its not even hardcore punk, more a pop variant but the attitude and essence of punk is there.

  • @GarrySkipPerkins
    @GarrySkipPerkins9 жыл бұрын

    I still think this is the best punk song ever

  • @quinn9003

    @quinn9003

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Lou Oh who the fuck cares. Yes, it's technically post-punk, but you clarifying on the fact is the most un-punk thing you could possibly do. Someone's enjoying the music, just let them be.

  • @math8606

    @math8606

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Quinn Mintrup that's the spirit!

  • @sawyerboy13

    @sawyerboy13

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Lou wait are you sure it's not new-wave? or alternative?or Indie? no surely the only thing this can be called is post-punk.

  • @Tomdandharry

    @Tomdandharry

    8 жыл бұрын

    Technically speaking, this song introduced the age of post-punk (1978-84). Your sentiments, however, are sparkling.

  • @garygraham1383

    @garygraham1383

    7 жыл бұрын

    doesn't matter how you categorize this. It's great rock. Period!

  • @RavnerRavner
    @RavnerRavner5 жыл бұрын

    PIL = the thinking man's punk rock

  • @eddiemperor
    @eddiemperor10 жыл бұрын

    One of the most beautiful things i have ever heard in my life. Look at these fucking legends.

  • @barbedwirekissesable
    @barbedwirekissesable9 жыл бұрын

    the best beginning of a song ever. a great song, but the first 13 seconds is fucking perfection.

  • @elcoyotefeo385

    @elcoyotefeo385

    8 жыл бұрын

    it is great! idk if it beats out "can't you hear me knocking" tho :)

  • @Crazyfeline
    @Crazyfeline7 жыл бұрын

    Mind blowing. In every aspect. Vocals and musicianship.

  • @cathyt502
    @cathyt5028 жыл бұрын

    This was/is a great song to dance to. I'm 57 and it still moves me. They're playing tomorrow night here in Chicago but I couldn't get tickets.

  • @scottiedub

    @scottiedub

    8 жыл бұрын

    Goin Friday in Denver!

  • @heartpunch99

    @heartpunch99

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Cathy T Going tonight in Sacramento! Can't wait! Sorry you missed 'em.

  • @cathyt502

    @cathyt502

    8 жыл бұрын

    This song is on the set list; make sure you dance. Let me know how the show was. Have fun and stay safe. Thanks.

  • @heartpunch99

    @heartpunch99

    8 жыл бұрын

    Oh, I danced! Great show! They did this song and Rise for the encores. Hope you get to go next time!

  • @cathyt502

    @cathyt502

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Glad you had a good time.

  • @katherinemagonigle5739
    @katherinemagonigle5739 Жыл бұрын

    R.I.P. Keith Leven.....thank you for the amazing music.

  • @gregnormal

    @gregnormal

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello!!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day…Stay Safe!

  • @kevinlake8856
    @kevinlake88564 жыл бұрын

    Circa 1978. Disco was blaring. Polyester shirts. Saturday Night fever etc. and this band put together the hardest high energy rocking punk and was clearly ahead of their time. 2.1 million views? Insane.

  • @jim87hopestreet
    @jim87hopestreet Жыл бұрын

    I always thought this one song alone rescued punk rock and rock in general. it represents a rebirth and a defiance that should always be what it's about. a giant step forward. god bless John, Kieth, Jah, and Martin.

  • @gregmartin3425
    @gregmartin3425 Жыл бұрын

    RIP Keith Levene ( the blond guitarist)

  • @Nominay
    @Nominay Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Keith for laying down post punk's blueprint.

  • @T800System
    @T800System11 жыл бұрын

    I'm tempted to say this might be one of the greatest pieces of modern music ever written/performed

  • @thebadfella5296

    @thebadfella5296

    Жыл бұрын

    It's not modern at this point

  • @troygaspard6732
    @troygaspard67322 жыл бұрын

    And here is where he truly starts to show his fearlessness.

  • @MrVoayer
    @MrVoayer11 жыл бұрын

    Surely, this is one of the best punk, post punk and new wave guitar riffs of all time ! And certainly among the most influential ! Both in sound and in playing ! Absolutely fantastic ! No other PiL song comes even close !

  • @insightphoto
    @insightphoto Жыл бұрын

    such a powerful and pivotal song in the history of rock music, John Lydon at his best!

  • @phylta
    @phylta12 жыл бұрын

    top track. Saw Jah wobble performing this at musicport a couple of years ago with his nippon orchestra plus Levene & a john Lydon look alike...completely rocked it and blew the crowd away.......total respect!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @corporaterobotslave400
    @corporaterobotslave400 Жыл бұрын

    Saw these guys at a venue near their local pub in London fall of '87 and I had the time of my life. I've seen hundreds of shows but this one was in my top 5. Adore their sound, Johnny's whining critiques, and Levine's weird guitar riffs.

  • @kevinparkernde
    @kevinparkernde12 жыл бұрын

    Kick Ass Classic. This one will span the tests of time Johnny. You are a true Music Icon. Thanks for your extremely early contributions to shakin' the shit outta rock & roll normality. The planet is now indebted to you forever. bravo sir bravo.

  • @kevinmurray6209
    @kevinmurray62094 жыл бұрын

    Utterly brilliant in every regard. Lyric is potent; music is unforgettable. Thank you John and all the commentators here that get it. cheers.

  • @undergroundwarrior70
    @undergroundwarrior707 жыл бұрын

    Saw PIL in 1980 at the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles, CA. The Olympic Auditorium had Professional Wrestling, Boxing, and Roller Derby at one time. Perfect place for PIL to do a concert. I was 24 years old when I saw them.

  • @MikePailliotet

    @MikePailliotet

    7 жыл бұрын

    I was there as well, stuck in front of the Marshall wall...lol...my ears are still ringing..

  • @undergroundwarrior70

    @undergroundwarrior70

    7 жыл бұрын

    I also saw Ultravox at the Whiskey A-Go-Go in March, 1979 with lead singer John Foxx. Severe rain storms that winter. When Ultravox were starting their set. The power went out about 3 or 4 times. I thought they were going to cancel the concert because of it. Nope. Ultravox did their show. Was worth the drive down from Santa Barbara.

  • @TheDacapo1
    @TheDacapo12 жыл бұрын

    Great guitar work and great vocal performance. John L. was always underrated as a vocalist. Keith L. is really unique here.

  • @krisscanlon4051
    @krisscanlon4051Ай бұрын

    Such a unique and iconic video and song...post punk is born here...all of it ; guitar riff, bass, and their look...took many yrs to even catch up to all of this ingenuity

  • @markferguson3745
    @markferguson37453 жыл бұрын

    The ascension of the bassist, - Peter Hook and Wobble, showing how beautifully it worked as the primary focus, leaving the guitar to more unique and fresh possibilities. I prefer Fodderstompf on this LP, - never ceases to make me smile.

  • @raypatterson6346

    @raypatterson6346

    2 жыл бұрын

    Saw them in San Francisco 80 and Jah Wobble stole the show

  • @paularger2841
    @paularger284111 жыл бұрын

    One of the best songs ever. The riff and the bassline are just monumental!

  • @brianwinters9995
    @brianwinters99956 жыл бұрын

    Why isn't this being taught in our schools?

  • @mikekean8344

    @mikekean8344

    6 жыл бұрын

    Brian Winters bloody hell, don't they teach music in school anymore?

  • @joes7378

    @joes7378

    4 жыл бұрын

    That might make kids think for themselves. We can't have that.

  • @Mr.Steve-O

    @Mr.Steve-O

    4 жыл бұрын

    they teach about emojis now

  • @psychedelicfright85

    @psychedelicfright85

    3 жыл бұрын

    Kids today need their trash pop.

  • @karnubawax

    @karnubawax

    3 жыл бұрын

    One word: Liberals

  • @MellodyRock
    @MellodyRock3 жыл бұрын

    I know that you never listen to a word that I said, however kieith Levene 's guitar and playing is so stunning . he is so beautiful!

  • @theflatulentfreddy1

    @theflatulentfreddy1

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yep, he was a major influence ....Hi Edge....

  • @MellodyRock

    @MellodyRock

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@theflatulentfreddy1 That's right really.

  • @davidmadmaxx
    @davidmadmaxx13 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! I saw PIL in their first US tour in 1980. I was only 16 at the time and my twin brother and I were in the front row at their Chicago show. It was chaos.. We were throwing food at the stage and Lydon was throwing it back at us while Levine fingered us (jokingly).. You could only imagine their surprise when we showed up at the Holiday Inn on LS Drive after the show. We had a great conversation with Lydon and Jah Wabble. Levine was taken aback. Thanks for posting this video!

  • @novaSpecific
    @novaSpecific Жыл бұрын

    RIP Keith Levene, MUCH RESPECT, died today at 65 of liver cancer.

  • @CommunityPublishing
    @CommunityPublishing Жыл бұрын

    RIP Keith Levene, a true music legend!

  • @joeaccardi8878
    @joeaccardi8878 Жыл бұрын

    RIP genius guitarist Keith Levene.

  • @MckenzieFlyGuy
    @MckenzieFlyGuy11 жыл бұрын

    this song is really good. this band is really good. the individual players are really good. the recording is really good. the video is really good. the fans are really good. this inspired a lot of really good music.

  • @Drumguitarman
    @Drumguitarman14 жыл бұрын

    One of the greatest punk bass lines ever played .

  • @samwelltayrlor
    @samwelltayrlor7 жыл бұрын

    Underrated guitarist

  • @larkydozer

    @larkydozer

    6 жыл бұрын

    John McGeogh.... formally of Siouxsie and the Banshees. Huge influence on the Edge of U2, according to the introduction to Andy Summer's book.

  • @larkydozer

    @larkydozer

    6 жыл бұрын

    or maybe McGeogh came onboard PIL after this record.

  • @PaulJDoyleOfficial

    @PaulJDoyleOfficial

    6 жыл бұрын

    That's Keith Levene.

  • @PaulJDoyleOfficial

    @PaulJDoyleOfficial

    6 жыл бұрын

    I don't blame Levene for leaving. Obviously the music-style had to swing back after the lovable extreme and weird "Flowers of Romance", but it swung back into mostly horrible, annoying cheese that was the worst of the mid-80s sound, only marginally better than "Cut the Crap" by the Clash. That fourth albums was just plain terrible.

  • @user-ew6gg1bc5l

    @user-ew6gg1bc5l

    4 жыл бұрын

    He is dead?

  • @bpkelleyliveproductions
    @bpkelleyliveproductions Жыл бұрын

    Oh man, where TF have I been? How have I not discovered early PIL til now. Had only heard from Album forward. I cannot get enough of this song, which seems to be their signature opus. The whole First Issue album is a mindblower and years ahead of its time. I can see how this was a catalyst for future 80s alt rock as this predates The Edge guitar sound with U2. And such a piercing "feely" melody. Even that jangle sound which Johnny Marr would expound on later. Oh, and the Jah Wobble bass riff is so killer! I can't get enough of this track and First Issue. Late bloomer I know lol but I'm slowly discovering other English post punk band's like The Strangers and The Slits and Wire. I've been into Ultravox, Gary Numan and Visage the last several years, but early PiL is bad ass!!

  • @SwedeProof

    @SwedeProof

    11 ай бұрын

    Pardon the cliche, but (seriously!) 'better late than never' that you have finally discovered this masterpiece. Now you can immerse yourself in it's brilliance, like many of us have done for years. 😎

  • @haroldofcardboard
    @haroldofcardboard3 жыл бұрын

    this track has had me ripped to the core for over four decades now. and still does. one of johnny/PILS greatest ~ thank you ❤️

  • @PropositionJoe1966
    @PropositionJoe1966 Жыл бұрын

    Rest In Peace Keith Levene. Punk rock icon.

  • @TheIronweed-vx5lg
    @TheIronweed-vx5lg8 жыл бұрын

    Post Punk Mastery.

  • @jerry_satcom
    @jerry_satcom4 жыл бұрын

    Saw PiL in the 80’s and then again in 2010. Great shows and good times.

  • @timothyrogers5810
    @timothyrogers58106 жыл бұрын

    Saw PIL at an unannounced gig at a dive on the Bowery NYC called Great Gildersleeves in '79...best live show I EVER saw, and being in the biz saw a lot! This single is in my top ten favorites of all time and will remain so as long as I'm breathing.

  • @angelosantaniello4113

    @angelosantaniello4113

    5 жыл бұрын

    Wow memories! I use to hang at gildersleeves

  • @anonymousdude4011

    @anonymousdude4011

    4 жыл бұрын

    Timothy Rogers The only biz you were in was mopping up the floor of Gildersleeves. I remember you from there.

  • @timothyrogers5810

    @timothyrogers5810

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@anonymousdude4011 Do you think I would post my picture and use my real name if I intended to lie? "Dude" you are the unmitigated liar. Your screen name says it all. Too cowardly to put your real self out there. You're a vicious troll with nothing better to do than to pounce on people for no apparent reason. What a jealous, mean spirit you are!

  • @anonymousdude4011

    @anonymousdude4011

    4 жыл бұрын

    You are full of it. They never played the gig you claim in the year you claim. F A K E R

  • @timothyrogers5810

    @timothyrogers5810

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@anonymousdude4011 You're crazy, asshole! As Lydon said "go crawl back in your old dustbin, go crawl back in your old dustbin, go C R A W L !"

  • @LaurenE2689
    @LaurenE26898 жыл бұрын

    I pray at the church of Lydon. He's one of the most brilliant people I've never met. This and Religion II blew my mind

  • @gregnormal

    @gregnormal

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello!!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day… Stay Safe!

  • @KenPapai
    @KenPapai3 жыл бұрын

    As good today in 2021 as it was 40+ years ago. Amazing. Excellent, classy. ART.

  • @johnradcliffe6593
    @johnradcliffe659329 күн бұрын

    Always loved this song! Saw them on their first U.S. tour & they killed it!!!

  • @scientifico
    @scientifico13 жыл бұрын

    One of the great songs. Love how Lydon does a rude boy step out to the mike.

  • @mhi8671
    @mhi867110 жыл бұрын

    That dancing i love it. Johnny rotten my man

  • @ianwhitehead691
    @ianwhitehead6913 ай бұрын

    Public image Ltd ♥️🎸🇬🇧👌🏻😁 "Anger is an Energy"

  • @forangeljr
    @forangeljr7 жыл бұрын

    This day in #PiL history... October 13th 1978. Release of PiL's debut single 'Public Image'. The single peaks at number 9 in the UK charts.

  • @Graigboy1955
    @Graigboy195513 жыл бұрын

    Very underrated band, Jon had by this time matured into his trade, but still enough anger and energy

  • @L3SlLeYh
    @L3SlLeYh9 жыл бұрын

    John's lil dancing is so cute

  • @RabidSnot
    @RabidSnot Жыл бұрын

    I still have my 1st pressing of this album and after many many years of letting some borrow it.. I got it back. I love it... Still got my Sex Pistols 'never mind the " album also. I'm old now but this time in my life was the best of my time here on this planet called Earth..

  • @gaylebremer8492
    @gaylebremer8492 Жыл бұрын

    I love you, Mr. John Lydon. Most Sincerely 💓, Gayle Raye Bremer

  • @gregnormal

    @gregnormal

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello!!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day…Stay Safe!

  • @haret0n
    @haret0n13 жыл бұрын

    bought this record when it came out. listening to it now still gives me a charge. it's brilliant. PIL massively under rated band.

  • @theartfuldodger935
    @theartfuldodger9357 жыл бұрын

    "Hello" ... 3 minutes of brilliant post-punk ... "Goodbye".

  • @cynthianeighbors944

    @cynthianeighbors944

    7 жыл бұрын

    Tours, 2017?

  • @gregnormal

    @gregnormal

    Жыл бұрын

    @@cynthianeighbors944 Hello!!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day… Stay Safe!

  • @Whatsitallabaaat
    @Whatsitallabaaat12 жыл бұрын

    I remember I was about 13 and back then the first time you heard a record was when you bought it and took it home. I can remember waiting for PIL to release this, then went to the record shop in the morning, took it home and had such extreme goosebumps I thought my hair would fall out! Fuck! This song changed everything. I could just listen to the intro on a loop forever!!!

  • @schoolercat
    @schoolercat9 жыл бұрын

    One of the great malcontent agitators of all time. Long live John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten).

  • @anonymousdude4011

    @anonymousdude4011

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes long live John Lydon. A man who makes commercials for Country Life butter, supports Trump, and complains about the homeless (yet he himself is an admitted squatter).

  • @schoolercat

    @schoolercat

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@anonymousdude4011 No hypocrisy in your life, eh?

  • @anonymousdude4011

    @anonymousdude4011

    4 жыл бұрын

    Tim Schooler Ha ha plenty. I just always held Lydon to a higher ideal.

  • @Brewzerr

    @Brewzerr

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@anonymousdude4011 If you really think Lydon supports Trump then you don't know much about John Lydon. When he made that statement a few years back he was just doing what he's always done... stirring the pot. Being contrarian. It was so tongue in cheek that it should have been obvious. He has since made it clear that he never actually supported Trump. And who really gives a shit if he does butter commercials? He had fun doing it, and it was the last thing anyone expected him to do. I have yet to hear or read his complaints about the homeless.

  • @anonymousdude4011

    @anonymousdude4011

    4 жыл бұрын

    Brewzerr Glad you know him personally enough to determine when he is just stirring it up or just having fun selling butter. At least answer with facts and not your personal feelings Shithead. As for his homeless statements, learn to google Boomer.

  • @peterigan1897
    @peterigan18975 жыл бұрын

    wobble sitting down.Kicking that awesome bass.Life's not a game of monopoly!

  • @rainmaker690
    @rainmaker6908 жыл бұрын

    Heard this before while surfing through the tube---didn't know this was PIL's first single. Just saw them on the Stephen Colbert show a couple of days ago----Rotten's still howling and raging with their latest CD. The song sounded pretty good,too.

  • @m.oriley7700
    @m.oriley770010 ай бұрын

    I got hooked on this, college radio KSPC Pomona, early 80s.

  • @TheRealPontificator
    @TheRealPontificator Жыл бұрын

    RIP Keith Levene. 65 is too young. 😟

  • @Jakegothicsnake
    @Jakegothicsnake6 жыл бұрын

    Man, that green glowy shadow bit at the end. It’s like something out of a sci-fi/horror movie......

  • @JRStephens5005

    @JRStephens5005

    4 жыл бұрын

    My favourite part.

  • @gregnormal

    @gregnormal

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JRStephens5005 Hello!!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day… Stay Safe!

  • @setpunks13
    @setpunks1312 жыл бұрын

    one of the great songs of all time. everything about it is so unexpected

  • @sethesiddell79
    @sethesiddell79 Жыл бұрын

    RIP Mr Levene.. you were always Cutting Edge.

  • @tiv1960
    @tiv1960 Жыл бұрын

    Timeless brilliance!! Great song. Great album. Goodbyeeeeeee!!!

  • @user-zr4yr9ch3n
    @user-zr4yr9ch3n5 жыл бұрын

    PILで一番好きな曲。

  • @lAMRIGHTYOUAREWR0NG
    @lAMRIGHTYOUAREWR0NG8 жыл бұрын

    Jah Wobble is cool.

  • @losethemadness4382

    @losethemadness4382

    5 жыл бұрын

    No doubt.

  • @Brewzerr

    @Brewzerr

    4 жыл бұрын

    @sammy hagar So what?

  • @sirron777
    @sirron7773 жыл бұрын

    Love the sound of that aluminum guitar.

  • @sirron777

    @sirron777

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@and_now_for_something_comp9613 cool, I've never seen one in the flesh.

  • @rivereuphrates8103
    @rivereuphrates81034 ай бұрын

    There are many artists old and new that i genuinely love with a passion, a lot of traditionalists in blues, country, jazz, bluegrass, etc. but not many that make me feel like they're both ahead of their time and an almost inexhaustible source for creative fire. PiL is certainly one of those. There was never a PiL analogue and there shouldn't be. They're like Pixies, Zappa, or Television to me. No one else sounds like them, and they always show you something new.

  • @mattman237
    @mattman237 Жыл бұрын

    RIP Keith Levene.

  • @Sigdriffa
    @Sigdriffa12 жыл бұрын

    I want the beginning of this song as my ring tone. "Hello...Hello...Hello..."

  • @mikekean8344
    @mikekean83446 жыл бұрын

    A brilliant tune then, a brilliant tune now.

  • @steffsflip
    @steffsflip11 жыл бұрын

    I'm 12 years old. I'm drinking Coke, and listening to PiL. Your faith in humanity should now have been restored.

  • @membear
    @membear10 жыл бұрын

    One of the greatest songs ever writ.

  • @bobfriedman409
    @bobfriedman40910 жыл бұрын

    SAW this incarnation of PIL! WAS AWESOME!!!!

  • @bobfriedman409

    @bobfriedman409

    9 жыл бұрын

    saw PIL's first American tour concert with Keth Levine in L.A.

  • @bobfriedman409

    @bobfriedman409

    7 жыл бұрын

    Saw Darby Crash in the parking-lot while we were waiting for the band to arrive before the show. The Plugz played , too.

  • @RiotNrrrdUTube

    @RiotNrrrdUTube

    6 жыл бұрын

    Actually no you didn't. Jim "Donut" Walker was on drums in this video, and he left by the time they played at the Olympic Auditorium. #NitPicking

  • @Brewzerr

    @Brewzerr

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@RiotNrrrdUTube That was Martin Atkins playing drums on that tour, wasn't it?

  • @RiotNrrrdUTube

    @RiotNrrrdUTube

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Brewzerr Yes.

  • @Mordock999
    @Mordock9997 жыл бұрын

    Love that DRIVING Bass!!! Long Live Jah Wobble!!!

  • @bigriceburner
    @bigriceburner12 жыл бұрын

    The vocalist is johnny rotten of the sex pistols. I heard this song many many moons ago. Still hits me hard to this day.

  • @douglasmckitrick6025
    @douglasmckitrick60257 жыл бұрын

    Wasn't that the perfect coming out some for John Lydon. I still think it's great.

  • @krisscanlon4051

    @krisscanlon4051

    5 жыл бұрын

    It says goodbye Punk goodbye Malcolm goodbye three-chord Rock goodbye Revolution. He got what he wanted the perfect sound. Discordant venting Euro sounding with shades of Jamaica. I mean what a great replacement for Sid Vicious I'm almost virtuoso on bass guitar Jah wobble

  • @dougescobar9687
    @dougescobar96877 жыл бұрын

    johny is a legend in history

  • @Snakeytash
    @Snakeytash29 күн бұрын

    It’s 2024, the songs opening riffs still makes the hairs on my arms stand up.

  • @michaelangelioliebers7601
    @michaelangelioliebers76012 ай бұрын

    Hey Johnny rocked the way no one could do sounds rotten!!!!!

  • @abraxas511
    @abraxas511 Жыл бұрын

    RIP Keith.

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