I saw them first at Club 88 in the late seventies in LA. They were really great. Our local ROQ of the '80s station played them straight into the ground, but it wasn't the band's fault. I think I'm almost ready to start listening to them again.
Why would you being 53 make you forget the type of music you are attracted to? Just curious as I'm approaching 50 myself and still regularly attend concerts and listen to a lot of music from my youth.
@@Louis-qt5qb I think the point was, as @cynthiaslusher5212 said, they HAVEN'T forgotten what great music is. I think you read something more into it than there was.
I was lucky and saw them in 1982 at UC San Diego. I was in the Marines and went to see them and Missing Persons. It was in a basketball gym and the stage was about 6 inches high. They got the crowd going wild, and then when Missing Persons came on, it was almost a riot, and the cops came at the end and shut it down because of the mayhem. they sprayed everyone with tear gas and it was awesome. But Wall of Voodoo was unbelievable , and after the Marines I started a punk band , partially because of seeing those guys
are you luciferian too? both bands went thru turmoil. 2 died of wall of voodoo and dale had to let cats eat each other in her house? touching story tho brosef.
Amazing. I was a student at UCSD at the time and at this very same concert. Went there to see Missing Persons and have no recollection of Wall of Voodoo. Even though I enjoyed "Mexican Radio". What I recollect most about that concert is how Dale Bozio gave not two wits for anybody other than herself once the tear gas was unleashed. Crazy. Never had any scenes at any other UCSD concerts. I've often thought that whole deal was a staged publicity stunt by Missing Persons that go out of hand.
my other fave cover of Ring of Fire is by the death metal band Master blastbeats and a fucking mariachi backing band really makes it sound just as magical as this eerie post-punk take on the tune
Absolutely brilliant. Moreland's guitar playing is so unique and rad. Stan's presence is phenomenal and his tone and sound suit the material this band made like a glove.
th-cam.com/video/D2T5W3dMt74/w-d-xo.html He got the high sign so he jumped a bus And along the roads that wind on through The hot Mojave and the Jericho He'd start his whole life anew And what he'd left behind he hadn't valued Half as much as some things He never knew He got dropped off on a street in town Where a grey old man looked him up and down and said "Son this ain't no western movie matinee And you're a long way off from yippee yi yay Cause I can tell at a glance You're not from 'round these parts Got a green look about ya And that's a gringo for starts Sometimes the only thing a western savage understands Are whiskey and rifles and an unarmed man like you." "So you gotta keep on the move And don't let that fancy paint fool you." And then the old-timer pulled him close and said, "You've come a long way, I know You got a longer drive ahead Through the bones of a buffalo Through the claims of the western dead And just like the spokes of a wheel You'll spin 'round with the rest, You'll hear the drums and the brush of steel, You'll hear the call of the west." Call of the west Harshly awakened by the sound of six rounds Of light caliber rifle fire followed minutes Later by the booming of nine rounds from a Heavier rifle But you can't close off the wilderness He heard the snick of a rifle bolt and found Himself peering down the muzzle of a weapon Held by a drunken liquor store owner "There's a conflict, " he said. "There's a conflict between land and people The people have to go. They've come all the way out here to make mining Claims, to do automobile body work, to gamble. To take pictures, to not have to do laundry, to Own a mini-bike, to have their own cb radios and Air conditioning, good plumbing for sure, and to Sell time life books and to work in a deli, to Have some chili every morning and maybe, maybe To own their own gas stations again and to take Drugs and have some crazy sex, but above all, Above all to have a fair shake, to get a piece of the Rock and a slice of the pie and to spit out The window of your car and not have the wind blow It back in your face." Now from the high timber line to the deserts dry Who'll risk dangling on some hangman's tree To stake their claims on these prairie plains While they say this lunch is not had for free? Just like the spokes of a wheel Who'll spin 'round with the rest? They'll hear the drums and the brush of steel And I'll hear the call of the west Call of the west
Yeah, seriously I've heard of what a handful he was off of the stage based on Concrete Blonde's semi-biographical "Joey" about the singer's relationship with him/dealing with the alcoholism that prematurely ended his life, but hearing this, I guess I can understand his talent, how he managed to deliver on stage, even if he might not have been able to draw the line when he got off of it... RIP MM.
Back in the 80"s I used to drive between LA and Austin on the 10 and this was one my favorite songs to listen to with the windows down and the desert air blowing on my face...
I met Stan Ridgeway at our rehearsal room/house in Glendale circa 1982-83. Chatted with him for a few minutes. Nice guy. Like Sylvester Stallone, he was the only star I’ve known about who became famous in spite of his persistent Bell’s palsy. Watch the video. He uses it as an advantage. Genius musician. I’d have asked more questions if I knew who he was. Probably better that I didn’t know. More authentic. I had no idea who he was. C’est la Vie.
@@IamUbiquitous Maybe? But I was going to Medical School at USC. So I lived a life that was wound tight. Not a lot of free time. Do I regret that? You bet your ass. But life happens. Like Joni Mitchel, sings, "Sometimes you don't know what you've got until it's gone". Or her later lyrics literally describing what we are seeing now. "The Three Great Stimulants" of the Exhausted Ones. Artifice, Brutality and Innocence.
Stumbled upon this GEM of a cover after not hearing it for at least 15/20 years.... Has aged like a piece of fine Vintage Cheese... It started me wondering " What did Johnny Cash think of it ?" Dug about the web 4 a bit & found - Songfacts: Did you ever hear back from Johnny or his people about what he thought of it? Stan: I did. Met him a couple of times back in the middle '80s, maybe late '80s. One time me and my solo band were staying in Edinburgh, Scotland; we were playing there. And the whole Johnny Cash family was also in the same hotel; they were doing Johnny Cash's Christmas in Scotland. So we had a good time sitting down at the bar with June and Carlene and people like that. And I asked Carlene, "Has your dad heard our 'Ring of Fire' song?" And she goes, "Oh, my dad's a strange man." And right at that moment the elevator doors opened up, and it was Johnny. And you know people of Scotland aren't that tall. It's not that they're small, it's just that they're not that tall. And when this guy came out of the elevator, it was like there was some super-human being coming towards us. He looked very studied, he was tense. It was time to go to the show. They had a big show to do. So he motioned to everybody in the bar that was with him, "Time to go." And everybody just jumped up like a lightning bolt and went out the door. And Carlene said, "Oh, yes, Stan, he loves it." (laughing) So that was enough for me. www.songfacts.com/blog/interviews/stan-ridgway
RIP, Joe Nanini. One of the most creative drummers of the 80's. I remember being wowed by him playing pots 'n pans and a HUGE cracked, floppy cymbal. Also, Chas T. Grey (synth player on the left) always reminded me of Dick York.
Truth Reigns Forever Beekman is the surname of the original comment maker, you absolute drop kick. I didn't type "Beekman". I mean, how dumb can you be? You, sir, are the new world champion of dumb.
This song was the highlight of the US 83 concert. These unearthly sounds surrounding me, floating across hundreds of thousands of heads.....I stopped and stood still and just absorbed that moment, even today it makes my ears tingle
Found this thanks to an episode of People Of Earth. This is by far the best cover of this song and weird and unique to boot! I shall never forget this.
Reminds me of stuff you used to see on cable tv back in the late 70s or early 80s. I see talent here, but more a stillborn project than a full term hit. In the hands of a good board man in a good studio-that could have really been a rock history gem.
Just got directed here on the recommendation of a NPR interview. TH-cam is littered with gems like this, it is endless - you just have to keep going to the edge.
It's no secret that I regard Marc Moreland as a legend, but in this particular instance, I must admit I keep going back for Bill Noland's "trumpet solo." It perfectly rides the line between brilliant and utterly ridiculous.
This is actually 2 songs, not 1. It starts as Ring of Fire, but at 2:37 it switches to a totally different song: The Theme to the movie 'In Like Flint'
I remember the band from their pop hit 'Mexican Radio ' when I was a kid. I have kind of rediscovered them and they were so much cooler than I realised! This is great love that early 80's punk sound..where's my old Big Black albums?
This is what happens when you take the one Alpha nerd from 5 different high school bands, send them to college, and then let them form a band. Outstanding in every way!
I just discovered this and thought, "Oh no - they probably butchered a great Johnny Cash song!" But then I listened to it and I LOVE IT!! This is one of the best covers I have ever heard of any song period. These guys were so underrated!
Wonderful cover saw them perform this track with Andy in 1986 in London (Dingwalls) Carlene Carter (cash) joined them on stage for this track. The memories !
There's a little musical genius stuff going on here. The guitar player pooping out a bunch of random notes in the middle of one of the most recognized and iconic country tunes ever written is just brilliant...
First heard this blasting from a second story dorm room in Wilbur Hall at Stanford University c. 1983. Loved it then, love it now. One of those songs best played at high volume. Best cover ever.
heard this while watching "People of Earth" had to rewind and listen again. I was just telling this deer that I met how now I can't get the song out of my head.
Great version of Ring Of Fire. Marc’s Brother Bruce was not in the band during all of 1982, and until May of 1983 when Stan left the band right after US Festival in May of 83 when he came back on board along with a new singer, Andy Prieboy. Bruce played bass, but also can play keyboard, guitar, and drums when needed. A very talented musician in his own right.
A Detroit relocated human to Southern California in 1982...this as many other enlightening poetry then, like, this, was astonishing. Fantastic! Thanks for my youth relived. It was so so much fun living in Claremont College in the early 80's - mid 80's. Never will forget.
Thank u softbomb for uploading this. Someone else had uploaded this footage previously and it would freeze at 2:30. We finally get to see the end of this performance.
I love these guys voice so fucking much. I remember when MTV played "Mexican Radio" for the first time - blew me away. I was saddened to read several of the band members died too young.
I've listened to a LOT of Johnny Cash covers because I'm a very huge Cash fan and I think this is the best one. Hard to say for sure but it's truly great.
In my perfect world Quentin Tarantino with Do a movie with nothing but wall of voodoo music in it. 😁👍👍
I can see it
I just come from watching w.o.v 🫨love them and dury ,madness songs.
To be honest it would be a great combo. Wall of Voodoo is so out there that Quentin would seriously do his violence lust in harmony with it....
Stan is so interesting in his approach to Covers.
This is deliciously weird and wonderful!
God, what a great band. Very under-appreciated.
I was 22 and did luv 'em
A mate introduced me to wall about 2 months ago with the song Mexican radio now im hooked
Right, lots of under rated bands, another one is Concrete Blonde
I saw them first at Club 88 in the late seventies in LA. They were really great. Our local ROQ of the '80s station played them straight into the ground, but it wasn't the band's fault. I think I'm almost ready to start listening to them again.
Yes! I sing them a lot.
That bit was really fucking cool! I'm now 53 fucking years old and have not forgotten what great music is.
I only found out about this version yesterday
Why would you being 53 make you forget the type of music you are attracted to? Just curious as I'm approaching 50 myself and still regularly attend concerts and listen to a lot of music from my youth.
@@Louis-qt5qb I think the point was, as @cynthiaslusher5212 said, they HAVEN'T forgotten what great music is. I think you read something more into it than there was.
ME SAME
I'm 67 & still love anything different.
Saw them almost by accident. I want to say at the Troubadour in Hollywood. Had to be right around 1982...just awesome
They were having fun and serious at the same time - talented band ❤
I was lucky and saw them in 1982 at UC San Diego. I was in the Marines and went to see them and Missing Persons. It was in a basketball gym and the stage was about 6 inches high. They got the crowd going wild, and then when Missing Persons came on, it was almost a riot, and the cops came at the end and shut it down because of the mayhem. they sprayed everyone with tear gas and it was awesome. But Wall of Voodoo was unbelievable , and after the Marines I started a punk band , partially because of seeing those guys
Thanks for the San Diego story.
are you luciferian too? both bands went thru turmoil. 2 died of wall of voodoo and dale had to let cats eat each other in her house? touching story tho brosef.
Great bands!
Amazing. I was a student at UCSD at the time and at this very same concert. Went there to see Missing Persons and have no recollection of Wall of Voodoo. Even though I enjoyed "Mexican Radio". What I recollect most about that concert is how Dale Bozio gave not two wits for anybody other than herself once the tear gas was unleashed. Crazy. Never had any scenes at any other UCSD concerts. I've often thought that whole deal was a staged publicity stunt by Missing Persons that go out of hand.
@@ilovekeepingbooks the head of the fbi of the northern district of chicago has an accounting degree. how cool.
If you're going to do a cover version, MAKE IT YOURS!
What a fearlessly & fantastically hypnotic tune!
LOVE it! 💜
They certainly did that. Amazing.
The ring of fire is your personal corona!
I like this version
Have a look at triple J Like a version
my other fave cover of Ring of Fire is by the death metal band Master
blastbeats and a fucking mariachi backing band really makes it sound just as magical as this eerie post-punk take on the tune
Love that they kept their style while still doing justice to the original.
Yup. That's how you're supposed to do a cover!
One of the most underrated bands ever!
Yes 1 hit wonder in America but great song
Absolutely brilliant. Moreland's guitar playing is so unique and rad. Stan's presence is phenomenal and his tone and sound suit the material this band made like a glove.
Oingo!
th-cam.com/video/D2T5W3dMt74/w-d-xo.html
He got the high sign so he jumped a bus
And along the roads that wind on through
The hot Mojave and the Jericho
He'd start his whole life anew
And what he'd left behind he hadn't valued
Half as much as some things
He never knew
He got dropped off on a street in town
Where a grey old man looked him up and down and said
"Son this ain't no western movie matinee
And you're a long way off from yippee yi yay
Cause I can tell at a glance
You're not from 'round these parts
Got a green look about ya
And that's a gringo for starts
Sometimes the only thing a western savage understands
Are whiskey and rifles and an unarmed man like you."
"So you gotta keep on the move
And don't let that fancy paint fool you."
And then the old-timer pulled him close and said,
"You've come a long way, I know
You got a longer drive ahead
Through the bones of a buffalo
Through the claims of the western dead
And just like the spokes of a wheel
You'll spin 'round with the rest,
You'll hear the drums and the brush of steel,
You'll hear the call of the west."
Call of the west
Harshly awakened by the sound of six rounds
Of light caliber rifle fire followed minutes
Later by the booming of nine rounds from a
Heavier rifle
But you can't close off the wilderness
He heard the snick of a rifle bolt and found
Himself peering down the muzzle of a weapon
Held by a drunken liquor store owner
"There's a conflict, " he said.
"There's a conflict between land and people
The people have to go.
They've come all the way out here to make mining
Claims, to do automobile body work, to gamble.
To take pictures, to not have to do laundry, to
Own a mini-bike, to have their own cb radios and
Air conditioning, good plumbing for sure, and to
Sell time life books and to work in a deli, to
Have some chili every morning and maybe, maybe
To own their own gas stations again and to take
Drugs and have some crazy sex, but above all,
Above all to have a fair shake, to get a piece of the
Rock and a slice of the pie and to spit out
The window of your car and not have the wind blow
It back in your face."
Now from the high timber line to the deserts dry
Who'll risk dangling on some hangman's tree
To stake their claims on these prairie plains
While they say this lunch is not had for free?
Just like the spokes of a wheel
Who'll spin 'round with the rest?
They'll hear the drums and the brush of steel
And I'll hear the call of the west
Call of the west
Yeah, seriously I've heard of what a handful he was off of the stage based on Concrete Blonde's semi-biographical "Joey" about the singer's relationship with him/dealing with the alcoholism that prematurely ended his life, but hearing this, I guess I can understand his talent, how he managed to deliver on stage, even if he might not have been able to draw the line when he got off of it... RIP MM.
Moreland, guitar Hero.
social distortion did it better.
Back in the 80"s I used to drive between LA and Austin on the 10 and this was one my favorite songs to listen to with the windows down and the desert air blowing on my face...
Stan is the man!
Yes. I love the way he hits the guitar.
Yes 00:15 , 01:35 and 02:38
This is incredible. It feels like a half awake fever dream seen on late night TV.
RIP Marc Moreland (January 8, 1958 - March 13, 2002) wailing on that guitar
Absolute god on that guitar 🎸
AWESOMELY GREAT WHEN THEY INTRODUCED ALL THE BAND MEMBERS!!!🇺🇲♥️👍
I met Stan Ridgeway at our rehearsal room/house in Glendale circa 1982-83. Chatted with him for a few minutes. Nice guy.
Like Sylvester Stallone, he was the only star I’ve known about who became famous in spite of his persistent Bell’s palsy.
Watch the video. He uses it as an advantage. Genius musician. I’d have asked more questions if I knew who he was.
Probably better that I didn’t know. More authentic.
I had no idea who he was.
C’est la Vie.
Yeah but you were a dick back in the Glendale days, weren't you?
@@IamUbiquitous Maybe? But I was going to Medical School at USC. So I lived a life that was wound tight. Not a lot of free time.
Do I regret that? You bet your ass. But life happens. Like Joni Mitchel, sings, "Sometimes you don't know what you've got until it's gone".
Or her later lyrics literally describing what we are seeing now.
"The Three Great Stimulants" of the Exhausted Ones.
Artifice, Brutality and Innocence.
Stan was always way ahead of his time
Aint it the truth.
Stumbled upon this GEM of a cover after not hearing it for at least 15/20 years....
Has aged like a piece of fine Vintage Cheese...
It started me wondering " What did Johnny Cash think of it ?"
Dug about the web 4 a bit & found -
Songfacts: Did you ever hear back from Johnny or his people about what he thought of it?
Stan: I did. Met him a couple of times back in the middle '80s, maybe late '80s. One time me and my solo band were staying in Edinburgh, Scotland; we were playing there. And the whole Johnny Cash family was also in the same hotel; they were doing Johnny Cash's Christmas in Scotland. So we had a good time sitting down at the bar with June and Carlene and people like that. And I asked Carlene, "Has your dad heard our 'Ring of Fire' song?" And she goes, "Oh, my dad's a strange man." And right at that moment the elevator doors opened up, and it was Johnny. And you know people of Scotland aren't that tall. It's not that they're small, it's just that they're not that tall. And when this guy came out of the elevator, it was like there was some super-human being coming towards us. He looked very studied, he was tense. It was time to go to the show. They had a big show to do. So he motioned to everybody in the bar that was with him, "Time to go." And everybody just jumped up like a lightning bolt and went out the door. And Carlene said, "Oh, yes, Stan, he loves it." (laughing) So that was enough for me.
www.songfacts.com/blog/interviews/stan-ridgway
Ha was just wondering what Johnny Cash thought about it when....
Great find. Thanks for sharing
one of the most overlooked bands ever in my opinion. hipsters would eat this shit up nowadays
Jamie Mickelson *You just Nailed It to the floor Brother ! 👣
RIP, Joe Nanini.
One of the most creative drummers of the 80's. I remember being wowed by him playing pots 'n pans and a HUGE cracked, floppy cymbal.
Also, Chas T. Grey (synth player on the left) always reminded me of Dick York.
John Beekman Marc Moreland died too.
Truth Reigns Forever Is that in English? No understand, sorry.
Truth Reigns Forever Beekman is the surname of the original comment maker, you absolute drop kick. I didn't type "Beekman". I mean, how dumb can you be? You, sir, are the new world champion of dumb.
Truth Reigns Forever You are not a clown, you are the entire circus 😅
Totally looks like Dick York!
This song was the highlight of the US 83 concert. These unearthly sounds surrounding me, floating across hundreds of thousands of heads.....I stopped and stood still and just absorbed that moment, even today it makes my ears tingle
A definite contender for best cover version ever.
Incredible. Perfect balance of holding back and letting out.
DAMN John Boy................. Beautiful Analogy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ohh & Fletchers Flesh' , Hush Up Child, Grown-Up's are talking here.
:P
Found this thanks to an episode of People Of Earth. This is by far the best cover of this song and weird and unique to boot! I shall never forget this.
That trumpet coyote howl at the end! LOVE
By far, my favorite band of the 1980's..
The genius of these guys. Killer cover of Johnny Cash standard that ends with the In Like Flint theme. A space in time.
Saw them at the Kabuki in San Francisco in 83. Never stopped being a Wall of Voodoo western savage since.
Reminds me of stuff you used to see on cable tv back in the late 70s or early 80s. I see talent here, but more a stillborn project than a full term hit. In the hands of a good board man in a good studio-that could have really been a rock history gem.
Love the interpretation 01:35 not sure how I landed here today but glad I did. 3 February 2023
The Greatest Ring of Fire ever. The guitar work, out of this world
Sorry, original I'd best.
Trumpet dude at the end was hilarious and pretty much killed the end.😂
Just got directed here on the recommendation of a NPR interview. TH-cam is littered with gems like this, it is endless - you just have to keep going to the edge.
Was at the start of an episode of Blacklist. I thought that sounds like Stan Ridgeway. Found it here. Brilliant
It's no secret that I regard Marc Moreland as a legend, but in this particular instance, I must admit I keep going back for Bill Noland's "trumpet solo." It perfectly rides the line between brilliant and utterly ridiculous.
Everyone knows what you think of Mark
@@Patsy_Parisi You are what everyone knows about Mark
This is how music should be... Random experimental and fun
His voice is so fucking cool :D i just heard "Mexican Radio" in the car. *mind blown*
This was suggested to me today 2/9/2023. I saw WoV in New Orleans this same date in 1983. 🎭
Wall of Voodoo did an amazing job on Ring of Fire. They made it their own it's the greatest cover.
This is actually 2 songs, not 1. It starts as Ring of Fire, but at 2:37 it switches to a totally different song: The Theme to the movie 'In Like Flint'
John's is better.😊
Loved this whole 'set.' The plants, the stage, the sarcasm. Great band
Love this band. They have their own unique sound. That I can appreciate.
1 of the best talents of the era 80s and 90s rocked
Omg! I’d forgotten this cover! Loved these guys and the cramps back in the day…
I love that "Our Man Flint" riff in the guitar solo.
Yes! I recognized Our Man Flint!!
I love quoting the Flynt line sprinkled into some of my performances!
I saw them at UC Irvine in March 1983! Absolutely amazing concert!
This is amazing. Johnny Cash should have covered Camouflage, that would have been brilliant!
That song is right up Cashes alley. That would have been really coo. Not sure if Wall of Voodoo would have been on Johnny's radar though.
I so want to hear that! Any AI musicians out there who can make that happen?
I remember the band from their pop hit 'Mexican Radio ' when I was a kid. I have kind of rediscovered them and they were so much cooler than I realised! This is great love that early 80's punk sound..where's my old Big Black albums?
This is what happens when you take the one Alpha nerd from 5 different high school bands, send them to college, and then let them form a band. Outstanding in every way!
I love this version..!!! wall of voodoo, Devo, & talking heads..!! reminds me of college in 1989..!!!
I just discovered this and thought, "Oh no - they probably butchered a great Johnny Cash song!" But then I listened to it and I LOVE IT!! This is one of the best covers I have ever heard of any song period. These guys were so underrated!
This is my favorite cover of all time.
This cover is basically me when I intentionally sing a song in an off key mocking way
@@TheOneCalledNoName yes
Absolutely felt the same . This could be the greatest cover in HX
Before Johnny
th-cam.com/video/nHmlzmhE4dY/w-d-xo.html&app=desktop
Incredibly cool! I saw them at the US Festival 1983, I was 14 years old. Will never forget 👍
I wish there was a way to go back and see a Wall of Voodoo show. Wow!
Wonderful cover
saw them perform this track with Andy in 1986 in London (Dingwalls) Carlene Carter (cash) joined them on stage for this track. The memories !
+Keith Bate I bet that wa a great show!
Dan Hiteshew
It was ! been going to live gigs since 1973 and Wall of Voodoo. Who I saw numerous times in the 1980's are still my fav live band ever.
This group was very unique, I have so good memories on this music… ❤
There's a little musical genius stuff going on here.
The guitar player pooping out a bunch of random notes in the middle of one of the most recognized and iconic country tunes ever written is just brilliant...
Not random, but taken from an old James Bond ripoff movie called In Like Flint. But brilliantly played.
Best cover of this I've ever heard. Otherworldy, and that mad bastard in a suit with the mic is the cherry on top. Spectacular in all its pieces.
Got to give that to John.
what an awesome cover, WoV actually added a whole new take to an old tune - I applaud bands that do this
Saw them in 82 in LA show was amazing. Starting this song in the dark with strobes. One of the best shows I ever saw
Was a HUGE fan back in the day, not only because of "Mexican Radio," but they had so many other great tunes. And Stan...he's the man!
Wow!!! A great performance of a great song!!!!
This is stellar. Beyond stellar. They were such a great ensemble. More powerful together (imo).
They were one the best new wave bands in America.
Absolutely.
Flashbacks of my Sophomore Year in college!
“Drums and other arguments” is such a good phrase
I had the joy of seeing them in March 1982! Best concert. The Red Devils were the opening act!
People of earth brought me here, love this
Saw them then and there too!
First heard this blasting from a second story dorm room in Wilbur Hall at Stanford University c. 1983. Loved it then, love it now. One of those songs best played at high volume. Best cover ever.
Mexican radio wall of voodoo
Mexican, radio Walla voodoo
Mexican radio
What a great cover great band very underrated they did a really good job covering the song they made it their own✌😎
Stan Ridgway is a freaking legend
Holy shit... Im 48, never heard this one. I know Mexican Radio... but this is just fucking cool. These guys where soooooooo under appreciated.
I’m on a Texas radio!
Heard them being played while The Police were setting up in Atlantic City. Has no idea who the band was but had to find out!
Going into 22, i dont think anything can top this version..and nailed it live!
happy new years friends :)
heard this while watching "People of Earth" had to rewind and listen again.
I was just telling this deer that I met how now I can't get the song out of my head.
I see what you did there
Such an amazing band. Not many people delved into their other works. Sucks to be them.
Yeah, like Call of the West and Dark Continent! Brilliant
Love this version of Ring Of Fire, awesome!
Loved this! So very eighties....the whimsical mocking if Americana, tinged with darkness! And the flamboyant swagger!
I watch this a few times a week. Incredible sound
Great version of Ring Of Fire. Marc’s Brother Bruce was not in the band during all of 1982, and until May of 1983 when Stan left the band right after US Festival in May of 83 when he came back on board along with a new singer, Andy Prieboy.
Bruce played bass, but also can play keyboard, guitar, and drums when needed. A very talented musician in his own right.
Such a great version! Was fortunate enough to catch them in Vancouver and did an interview with Stan for the UBC radio station magazine.
I had an MRI last week and this song came into my thoughts!!!!
Best version of this song ever!
Naw, original is best.
A Detroit relocated human to Southern California in 1982...this as many other enlightening poetry then, like, this, was astonishing. Fantastic! Thanks for my youth relived. It was so so much fun living in Claremont College in the early 80's - mid 80's. Never will forget.
Not too shabby
Isaw them live back in the day and loved their version of this classic. Still do.
Thanks for posting. My favorite version to this song.
Might be the best cover song ever.
What a great guitar solo followed by an awesome trumpet solo.
Damn! I miss these days!
Thank u softbomb for uploading this. Someone else had uploaded this footage previously and it would freeze at 2:30. We finally get to see the end of this performance.
Totally thought I'd cringe my way through this but it brilliant. Nailed it.
I love these guys voice so fucking much. I remember when MTV played "Mexican Radio" for the first time - blew me away. I was saddened to read several of the band members died too young.
I've listened to a LOT of Johnny Cash covers because I'm a very huge Cash fan and I think this is the best one. Hard to say for sure but it's truly great.
John's was better.
No one will understand these guys and their music, unless you are finally ready to realize
that nothing matters.
I aswell saw them in 1982 with Missing Persons it was awesome 😎
I remember singing this with my parents in the car when it went on the radio, such good memoriesss
I saw him in Monterey, CA and Damn! What a Great Showman!!!! As previously said, "cover a song but make it yours!" Stan Ridgeway always Epic!!!