I Want To Be A Machine, played live in Stockholm, 19th September 1977.I couldn't find any live video footage for this track, so I made a slideshow out of another Ultravox! video.
Omg. Saw Ultravox live almost 45 years ago in Canet Rock Festival in Barcelona.Spain.1977. what an energètic and Wild show .Warren Cann on magic elèctric violin,John Foxx the one and only Ultravox frontman. Never forget.
Ultravox always seemed to me to encapsulate that early part of the 70s punk era when punk was still defined more in terms of non-conformist attitude and minimalist musical sensibility, rather than as more or less the fast-paced guitar/bass/drums identifiable sound that came to typify the genre. A time when acts as diverse as Patti Smith, Television, Wayne/Jayne County and the Electric Chairs, Pere Ubu, The Dictators, early Talking Heads and even synth duo, Suicide, in New York, were still part of the movement, and in the UK and Ireland: Wire, The Only Ones, Swell Maps, The Stranglers, Warsaw, The Fall, Subway Sect, The Atrix, etc., all had a connection to the genre also. John Fox period Ultravox was so innovative, and although the Midge Ure incarnation of the band put out some genuinely good stuff too (eg, listen to ‘Lament’ for instance), the original sound and ethos was THE crucial Ultravox and that is still what comes to mind when I think of this special band. Eternal rest to Chris Cross ✊
I saw John and Ultravox at the Marquee in London 1978, he came up and spoke to me in the audience one night at the same venue when my flat mates band was playing, such a cool guy, I was a Numanoid at the time (lol)
This is one of my favourite track's that Ultravox done back then. The still shots that you have done are amazing. Thank you for putting in the hard work for all us TRUE John Foxx fans to appreciate. I am glad to see that 70 lovely people agree with me and one well never mind. Thank you
Agreed. It's a very powerful song, one which evokes all kinds of images and emotions. . . it got slated in the music press for being cold and emotionless but i think they just didn't understand it.
Quite right. 'My, how your innocence has depraved me.' - There is nothing cold and emotionless about that line... The music perfectly reflects the lyric.
classic song from a greatly under rated and unappreciated artist . Dont think the music press such as sounds / melody maker really got a hold of what Ultravox and John foxx were all about . After leaving Ultravox his solo material is awsome . Metamatic / The Garden , great albums
I saw them @ The Whiskey A-Go-Go in Hollywood, that was in Feb., 1979. I was 23 yrs. old then. Now @ 57 they are still one of my many favorite bands. Todays bands do not have it like Ultravox.
Ultravox got slated in the music press in the 70s. I don't know why. I thought it was really unfair at the time. It was a different era and people were very "snotty" about what they liked and didn't like. I'm just re-discovering that I'm still fascinated by John Foxx.
Ultravox & Eddie & the Hot Rods. That must have been a really good concert. I did have the 1st & 2nd LP's of E. & the H. Rs. Always wanted to see them. I also saw Public Image LTD. in L.A. @ the Olympic Auditorium in 1980. And I also saw Roxy Music @ the Santa Barbara Bowl in 1984 or 1985. The Sranglers opened up for them. What a show. Yup I'm just an old Glam Rocker, Punk Rocker & New Waver. Always will have those memories from that time period.
Omg. Saw Ultravox live almost 45 years ago in Canet Rock Festival in Barcelona.Spain.1977. what an energètic and Wild show .Warren Cann on magic elèctric violin,John Foxx the one and only Ultravox frontman. Never forget.
Absolutely brilliant and ahead of its time, just like all of Johns stuff. Probably my personal favourite artist of all time.
Those first 3 albums, so many of my punk contemporaries couldn't get their heads around it.....they have now. Amazing stuff.
Ultravox were too intelligent for the average teen pleb 😂
Ultravox always seemed to me to encapsulate that early part of the 70s punk era when punk was still defined more in terms of non-conformist attitude and minimalist musical sensibility, rather than as more or less the fast-paced guitar/bass/drums identifiable sound that came to typify the genre. A time when acts as diverse as Patti Smith, Television, Wayne/Jayne County and the Electric Chairs, Pere Ubu, The Dictators, early Talking Heads and even synth duo, Suicide, in New York, were still part of the movement, and in the UK and Ireland: Wire, The Only Ones, Swell Maps, The Stranglers, Warsaw, The Fall, Subway Sect, The Atrix, etc., all had a connection to the genre also. John Fox period Ultravox was so innovative, and although the Midge Ure incarnation of the band put out some genuinely good stuff too (eg, listen to ‘Lament’ for instance), the original sound and ethos was THE crucial Ultravox and that is still what comes to mind when I think of this special band. Eternal rest to Chris Cross ✊
I saw John and Ultravox at the Marquee in London 1978, he came up and spoke to me in the audience one night at the same venue when my flat mates band was playing, such a cool guy, I was a Numanoid at the time (lol)
Well you were ahead of thr curve as Tubeway Army Are Friends Electric came out in 79?
@@rachelar Yes, in the Tubeway army I should say, I looked like Numan, high forehead and full lips, we both have aspergers, socially awkward
Love everything from the Foxx led Ultravox! 🧡
This is one of my favourite track's that Ultravox done back then. The still shots that you have done are amazing. Thank you for putting in the hard work for all us TRUE John Foxx fans to appreciate. I am glad to see that 70 lovely people agree with me and one well never mind. Thank you
what a gem to find this on youtube! Thank you so much for uploading this !
I saw them support Eddie and the Hotrods, Liverpool 1976, I was 15.
The memory lives on, still one of my favourite bands.
Happy days.
I saw them on the same tour. John Foxx was wearing the long leather coat from the first album cover. Great.
😎
Agreed. It's a very powerful song, one which evokes all kinds of images and emotions. . . it got slated in the music press for being cold and emotionless but i think they just didn't understand it.
Quite right. 'My, how your innocence has depraved me.' - There is nothing cold and emotionless about that line... The music perfectly reflects the lyric.
I remember it well
classic song from a greatly under rated and unappreciated artist . Dont think the music press such as sounds / melody maker really got a hold of what Ultravox and John foxx were all about . After leaving Ultravox his solo material is awsome . Metamatic / The Garden , great albums
ultravox全キャリアで最高の１曲！johnFoxxはもっと評価されるべきだ
It's a shame how Ultravox changed its sound after he left. Would have loved to see the evolution of the band sound.
I saw them @ The Whiskey A-Go-Go in Hollywood, that was in Feb., 1979. I was 23 yrs. old then. Now @ 57 they are still one of my many favorite bands. Todays bands do not have it like Ultravox.
There was no videorecording from this concert. It was recorded in a radio studio with a small audience. I was lucky enough to be there :)
Foxx genio ❤
wow. very lucky. One of the greatest songs and bands of the 70's .
Amazing violin solo
billy curry!!
Genius, love John Foxx
John Foxx is super
Thank you
This is good cazz- thanks for posting this.
Ultravox got slated in the music press in the 70s. I don't know why. I thought it was really unfair at the time. It was a different era and people were very "snotty" about what they liked and didn't like. I'm just re-discovering that I'm still fascinated by John Foxx.
awarriorinturnmills John Foxx says he can travel in time, and I believe him
@@rachelar Wish I could! I'd go and see the live concert!
when ultravox were cool. Before Midge uuurgghh
Ultravox & Eddie & the Hot Rods. That must have been a really good concert. I did have the 1st & 2nd LP's of E. & the H. Rs. Always wanted to see them. I also saw Public Image LTD. in L.A. @ the Olympic Auditorium in 1980. And I also saw Roxy Music @ the Santa Barbara Bowl in 1984 or 1985. The Sranglers opened up for them. What a show. Yup I'm just an old Glam Rocker, Punk Rocker & New Waver. Always will have those memories from that time period.
Amazing as powerful today as when I first heard it. Beautifully crafted both lyrics and music.
Wow! I bet it was amazing. It sounds great on the CD. Thanks for the info :)
Superb song.
Happy times watching them in wardor st!
Me too Darren.
THANK YOU
John Foxx looks so dreamy
Good Job ! You SOOO Rock ! :D
It's The Frozen Ones from German TV.
I scrolled down looking for "he sounds like Greg Lake". Didn't find it.
Well spotted
he sounds like.....Dennis Leigh!!
Wow, foxx overload, ha ha ha ! Love it to deaf.
How on earth? you put this together? I'm lovin it, but think I'm in a parallel universe? where I was young?
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