I so enjoyed that performance by Canvey islands finest! They were such a good live band and Wilko's guitar style was unique, great lads who loved their blues/rock, as always many thanks for reacting ❤
Dr Feelgood once again belting out their music like there's no tomorrow and their lives depend on it - at the same time demonstrating there's no need for an expensive, fancy stage setup complete with lasers and pyrotechnics to send an audience home with a memory that'll last a lifetime. Just wow!
For those amounts us who don’t know this band .....they are dr.feelgood a British r and b band ...lee brilleaux vocals harmonica and slide guitar ...sparks bass guitar ..the big figure in the drum stool and the ledgendary Wilko Johnson guitar and composer of most of the bands songs
Great band. Best live and their shows were non-stop and fully represented by one of my top five live albums in As It Happens. Down To The Doctors, Milk And Alcohol et al are typical pub rock at its best. They were loved here in Oz too.
One of the greatest bands that people do not know! Watched a video where Wilco Johnson of Dr, Feelgood would show he plays guitar with "stabs". A fantastic live band, who if they looked "stiff", the audience certainly were not ...lol.
I was eleven years old when I saw this in 1975, maybe ten. Live music on children's tv. God, we were spoilt back then. Thanks for reacting to this track, and this performance.
Back when they started, long hair, flared jeans and standing around was still the order of the day for musicians. Dr Feelgood were rebelling against that - in a way, they were the precursor to the punk music movement in Britain. Their act was about energy, action and aggression, hence the stiffness - you had the idea that they might just come off the stage and start a fight if they felt like it. They looked like dodgy geezers; the drummer, Big Figure, even looked like he could be the musician brother of Norman Stanley Fletcher (and if you don't know that character, Google him). Wilko comprised about 90% speed back then, and would whiz about the stage like a madman during his solos (a style he developed from a move a guitarist in the MC5 made when he saw them at The London Rock and Roll Show at Wembley Stadium in 1972). That little stage he was confined to would've been driving him mad!
A hugely influential and underrated band. Wilko Johnson was influenced by Mick Green out of Johnny Kidd and the Pirates. Try listening to "Going back home" with Wilko and Roger Daltrey. Brilliant!!!!! I met Wilko when he was playing in Liverpool in 1992 and was very privileged to talk to him for a couple of hours!
The reason Wilco and Sparko go backwards and forwards in a straight line is because they used to practice in a corridor. He's right about the drummer. Nice to see somebody on the other side of the pond enjoying Dr Feelgood.
I'm sure it was 79. That's when I saw them on Countdown, which was the show that a group that toured Australia would visit.. with the exception of Talking Heads.
The (small) movements came from the Pub Band era, where you had about a 12 foot square to set up and play on, movement got you noticed as no stage very often !
They were not one of the top bands but they were great to see. I saw them in London two or three times back in the 70s. The guitarist, Wilco Johnson, was a real unique, eccentric character.
A proper rocken roll STOMPER part of the pub rock scene in.the mid 70s Wilko Johnson is cool with his machine gun style guitar playing. Glad I saw him in 2011 supporting the stranglers 2 nights running sadly missed
Like often,a "new" musical direction is adopted because some people got fed up with what's going on.Here,it's prog rock,disco and pop for rich kids.So ,it was back to basics and back to roots.Fifties r'n'r/r'n'b . You see them on TV,like a nice band ,a little bit stiff. But in 75,it was an earthquake. Two years,they got two years.After they became an ordinary band. Because ,at the end of 76,punk arrived.
Nother great choice and reaction guys. Yeah...good old Dr. Feelgood. As you say...Great 'pub rock'...true rhythm & blues meets punk...before punk took off. No Dr. Feelgood...no Jam. This being around 1975 i think(?)The Jam's first album 'In The City' (In '77) heavily influenced by Dr. Feelgood's sound. Weller kinda combined the scratchy guitar sound of Wilko Johnson and Lee Brilleaux's caustic vocals. Both guys now gone unfortunately...but what an inspiration. Was lucky to have seen them both play in Belfast here...in the 80s and 90s...and Wilko a number of years back.
Somebody described Lee Brilleaux saying that he looked like the kid that stole your dinner money at school. Wliko’s choreography was mainly amphetamine based, apparently.
This Band are just Brilliant ! This track is from 1975 , It is live aswell ! But if you to check them out in a laerger venue , then have a look at "Doctor Feelgood 15 minutes of Magic at the Kersall " Tis the Pier at South End it is a great in sight to what they were like live ! The singer "Lee Brilleaux "also plays slide guitar and harmonica . In the video just played he looks quite smart , in the Kersall video he looks like a Street Urchin , the white suit he never washed ?? Sadly Lee and Wilko Johnson are no longer with us ,They were just Ace fun ! Not sure if you have played "Milk and Alcohol " or " Riot in Cell Block No ,9 " Cheers !
Sensational old school rockers (From the flat stoney place. (Geographical reference not horticultural). That stiffness was their shtick. My one claim to fame is Wilco Johnson RIP once like a tweet of mine, which referenced the flat stoney place.
Amphetamines' were kicking in during this performance! Love Wilko's guitar style (uses no pick). One of my favourite music TV live performances. Up there with "Devo - Uncontrollable Urge (Live on Fridays)". That's another one that's very reminiscent of the Hives. Hives could easily described a cross between Dr. Feelgood and Devo. Fun reaction! cheers
Yes, I came to here to say exactly that. There's a very good reason they performed like that, not choreography so much as under-the-counter pharmaceuticals! RiP Wilko.
I remember these guys. They did a little mime performance on Countdown, and the singer (Lee Brilleaux) had a short-but-sweet chat with the show's guest host, Dolly Parton. It was like two very different worlds having a nice meeting. If it's not too much trouble, could you place _Sunnboys - Alone With You (1981) nzoz1981_ and _Billy Field - You Weren't In Love With Me (1981) nzoz1981_ into your request list? Cheers, Hayley
@@mightyV444 Ha, ha - thank you! I came across The Singer Reacts doing a reaction to ''You Weren't In Love With Me'', and was reminded of ''Alone With You''. The Billy Field song was also recorded by Mick Fleetwood - his version didn't impress me.
@@mightyV444 Hey V.. Jeremy Oxley of the Sunnies was my third crush after my first one-week drool for Michael Hutchence in the _The Loved One_ video, and a wacky loony-toons lust for Adam Ant (I'd probably be a nutter by now if that crush had continued). Billy Field was like a big sad teddy bear. I just wanted to *hug* him and tell him that everything was going to be okay! 🥰
@@I_was_a_Countdown_Kid-75-83 - Heya! 😀 Well, I'm not able to judge because I don't know either song! 😄 At least I don't think I do!? 😊 And Mick Fleetwood the drummer also sings? I did not know that! 😄 And you're welcome! Have a fantabulous day! 😊🌈☀
@@mightyV444 Cool, now I know. Tyne Tees was one of the Commercial Channels. Back then, we had BBC, BBC2 and a third channel that would vary depending on where you lived in Britain. I was lucky I lived in the crossover area between two transmitters so instead of just one commercial channel, I got two (on a good day).
Finally the Feelgoods make it to reactions! Saw them in 81. Still the best gig I've ever seen. Without this band there would be no punk.
One of the best " pub rock " bands ever.
I so enjoyed that performance by Canvey islands finest! They were such a good live band and Wilko's guitar style was unique, great lads who loved their blues/rock, as always many thanks for reacting ❤
Wilco (lead) had a unique style, playing both Lead / rythym together.
Rip Wilco and Lee the singer.
And also John 'Big Figure' Martin, the drummer, sadly. Dr Feelgood were also unique in that all original members were called John. True. Look it up.
Wilko what a legend, he was actually left handed but learnt to play right, and he never used a pic
That "stiffness" is suppressed violence. Welcome to Essex.
no one can ever replicate Wilko's style of playing....................RIP brother
Wilko took his playing style from Mick Green from Johnny Kidd and the Pirates. They became good friends and co-wrote 'Back in the Night' together.
Dr Feelgood once again belting out their music like there's no tomorrow and their lives depend on it - at the same time demonstrating there's no need for an expensive, fancy stage setup complete with lasers and pyrotechnics to send an audience home with a memory that'll last a lifetime. Just wow!
For those amounts us who don’t know this band .....they are dr.feelgood a British r and b band ...lee brilleaux vocals harmonica and slide guitar ...sparks bass guitar ..the big figure in the drum stool and the ledgendary Wilko Johnson guitar and composer of most of the bands songs
Great band. Best live and their shows were non-stop and fully represented by one of my top five live albums in As It Happens. Down To The Doctors, Milk And Alcohol et al are typical pub rock at its best. They were loved here in Oz too.
Punk before punk
Amazing band
Rumour had it, that Wilko used to practice his guitar in a narrow hallway..
I cannot like this twice, sadly.
"Like a clockwork mouse on rails, just rattling back and forth"...Rock snob, David Hepworth on Wilko Johnson.
Classic Feelgood
I also like "A riot going on in cell block number 7" The punks loved them
9 ! lol
One of the greatest bands that people do not know! Watched a video where Wilco Johnson of Dr, Feelgood would show he plays guitar with "stabs". A fantastic live band, who if they looked "stiff", the audience certainly were not ...lol.
I was eleven years old when I saw this in 1975, maybe ten. Live music on children's tv. God, we were spoilt back then. Thanks for reacting to this track, and this performance.
You may recognise the late great Wilko from Game of Thrones..... he was the headsman who couldn't speak. Early to mid 70s speed pub rock
Wilko Johnson , english teacher by day, rock guitarist by night.
great band back in the day !
Back when they started, long hair, flared jeans and standing around was still the order of the day for musicians. Dr Feelgood were rebelling against that - in a way, they were the precursor to the punk music movement in Britain.
Their act was about energy, action and aggression, hence the stiffness - you had the idea that they might just come off the stage and start a fight if they felt like it. They looked like dodgy geezers; the drummer, Big Figure, even looked like he could be the musician brother of Norman Stanley Fletcher (and if you don't know that character, Google him).
Wilko comprised about 90% speed back then, and would whiz about the stage like a madman during his solos (a style he developed from a move a guitarist in the MC5 made when he saw them at The London Rock and Roll Show at Wembley Stadium in 1972). That little stage he was confined to would've been driving him mad!
Just great , this would bring you out of a coma , loads of great songs
A hugely influential and underrated band. Wilko Johnson was influenced by Mick Green out of Johnny Kidd and the Pirates. Try listening to "Going back home" with Wilko and Roger Daltrey. Brilliant!!!!! I met Wilko when he was playing in Liverpool in 1992 and was very privileged to talk to him for a couple of hours!
Actually…you should have said that The Hives remind you of Dr Feelgood 😊 “Baby Jane” should be next.
The reason Wilco and Sparko go backwards and forwards in a straight line is because they used to practice in a corridor. He's right about the drummer. Nice to see somebody on the other side of the pond enjoying Dr Feelgood.
wow - even Chris is shaking a leg to this one LOL :-)
I got to see them at the Royal Antler Hotel in Sydney around 78 or 79.. great live band
I'm sure it was 79. That's when I saw them on Countdown, which was the show that a group that toured Australia would visit.. with the exception of Talking Heads.
I saw them at the Family Inn, Rydalmere. Not sure of the year. Great show!
@@sdwill66 I remember them coming into the country a few times during the 80's.. I only got to see them once
A little Dr. Feelgood a day keeps the...well you get it. Love the documentary on these guys.
Wilko Johnson was a fantastic guitarist with a pretty unique style, he also played lead with Ian Dury and the Blockheads
Just great.
it was recorded on a mid seventies tv show and there were restrictions placed by the broadcasters on how the "acts" could behave on tv
The (small) movements came from the Pub Band era, where you had about a 12 foot square to set up and play on, movement got you noticed as no stage very often !
They were not one of the top bands but they were great to see. I saw them in London two or three times back in the 70s. The guitarist, Wilco Johnson, was a real unique, eccentric character.
A proper rocken roll STOMPER part of the pub rock scene in.the mid 70s Wilko Johnson is cool with his machine gun style guitar playing. Glad I saw him in 2011 supporting the stranglers 2 nights running sadly missed
Like often,a "new" musical direction is adopted because some people got fed up with what's going on.Here,it's prog rock,disco and pop for rich kids.So ,it was back to basics and back to roots.Fifties r'n'r/r'n'b .
You see them on TV,like a nice band ,a little bit stiff.
But in 75,it was an earthquake.
Two years,they got two years.After they became an ordinary band.
Because ,at the end of 76,punk arrived.
super groupe de rock,dr feelgood pour l'éternié
Proper rhythm and blues, Wilko Johnson (RIP) was probably one of the most individual and best RnB guitarists ever
Nother great choice and reaction guys.
Yeah...good old Dr. Feelgood. As you say...Great 'pub rock'...true rhythm & blues meets punk...before punk took off.
No Dr. Feelgood...no Jam. This being around 1975 i think(?)The Jam's first album 'In The City' (In '77) heavily influenced by Dr. Feelgood's sound. Weller kinda combined the scratchy guitar sound of Wilko Johnson and Lee Brilleaux's caustic vocals.
Both guys now gone unfortunately...but what an inspiration. Was lucky to have seen them both play in Belfast here...in the 80s and 90s...and Wilko a number of years back.
Somebody described Lee Brilleaux saying that he looked like the kid that stole your dinner money at school. Wliko’s choreography was mainly amphetamine based, apparently.
This Band are just Brilliant ! This track is from 1975 , It is live aswell ! But if you to check them out in a laerger venue , then have a look at "Doctor Feelgood 15 minutes of Magic at the Kersall " Tis the Pier at South End it is a great in sight to what they were like live ! The singer "Lee Brilleaux "also plays slide guitar and harmonica . In the video just played he looks quite smart , in the Kersall video he looks like a Street Urchin , the white suit he never washed ??
Sadly Lee and Wilko Johnson are no longer with us ,They were just Ace fun ! Not sure if you have played
"Milk and Alcohol " or " Riot in Cell Block No ,9 " Cheers !
The 15 minutes of magic video is exactly that. Never has a video had a more righteous and perfectly correct title, in the history of You Tube
We have done Milk And Alcohol. We added the others.
@@hanierfamily Thank you !Splendid ,
@@Sandy-dd4le Cheers Cheif !
Sensational old school rockers (From the flat stoney place. (Geographical reference not horticultural). That stiffness was their shtick. My one claim to fame is Wilco Johnson RIP once like a tweet of mine, which referenced the flat stoney place.
I have a brilliant live album from them, its a treasure but there is more live sets from them on TH-cam and just sublime x
Who'd have thought Wilko would go on to kill Ned Stark.
He doesn't like to talk about it....
@@Sandy-dd4le 😀
Reminds you of the hives , 1974 i believe that performance was from , maybe the hives saw it before you did ? !
Hailed as the best British live band, pre punk
Amphetamines' were kicking in during this performance!
Love Wilko's guitar style (uses no pick).
One of my favourite music TV live performances. Up there with "Devo - Uncontrollable Urge (Live on Fridays)". That's another one that's very reminiscent of the Hives.
Hives could easily described a cross between Dr. Feelgood and Devo. Fun reaction! cheers
Yes, I came to here to say exactly that. There's a very good reason they performed like that, not choreography so much as under-the-counter pharmaceuticals! RiP Wilko.
Music that's not afraid to put its dooks up!
Wilko was full-time on the Billy back then 😊
I remember these guys. They did a little mime performance on Countdown, and the singer (Lee Brilleaux) had a short-but-sweet chat with the show's guest host, Dolly Parton.
It was like two very different worlds having a nice meeting.
If it's not too much trouble, could you place _Sunnboys - Alone With You (1981) nzoz1981_ and _Billy Field - You Weren't In Love With Me (1981) nzoz1981_ into your request list?
Cheers,
Hayley
@Hanier Family - I second those requests 😊👍
@@mightyV444 Ha, ha - thank you! I came across The Singer Reacts doing a reaction to ''You Weren't In Love With Me'', and was reminded of ''Alone With You''.
The Billy Field song was also recorded by Mick Fleetwood - his version didn't impress me.
@@mightyV444 Hey V.. Jeremy Oxley of the Sunnies was my third crush after my first one-week drool for Michael Hutchence in the _The Loved One_ video, and a wacky loony-toons lust for Adam Ant (I'd probably be a nutter by now if that crush had continued). Billy Field was like a big sad teddy bear. I just wanted to *hug* him and tell him that everything was going to be okay! 🥰
@@I_was_a_Countdown_Kid-75-83 Great songs - both from 1981! The first full year that we were both teenagers in the same year! lol
@@I_was_a_Countdown_Kid-75-83 - Heya! 😀 Well, I'm not able to judge because I don't know either song! 😄 At least I don't think I do!? 😊 And Mick Fleetwood the drummer also sings? I did not know that! 😄 And you're welcome! Have a fantabulous day!
😊🌈☀
There is some famous UK politicians bustin a move out there, david cameron, ect.
Jimmy saville buddies
I play my fiddle to there "huntin shootin fishin" tune, double stops, chugga chugga
The singer, Lee brillo, was pulling at his collar because he had throat cancer. It did for him.
Now you can discover who inspired The Hives.
Note that you can really see that they are speeding badly. 😂
Remember me of "The Hives"??? Really?? Come on, Dr Feelgood did this 30 years before any member of The Hives where even born........
Check out Robert Jon & The Wreck... Shine a light on me Brother
I can't work oot what show thats on.
It reads "1975 The Geordie Scene (Tyne Tees)" below the original video, if that's of any help to you?! 🙂
Good old regional TV, I think The Geordie Scene(terrible down with the kids type name) only lasted a couple of years.
@@mightyV444 Cool, now I know. Tyne Tees was one of the Commercial Channels. Back then, we had BBC, BBC2 and a third channel that would vary depending on where you lived in Britain.
I was lucky I lived in the crossover area between two transmitters so instead of just one commercial channel, I got two (on a good day).
@@Sandy-dd4le I was a bit too far North for that one.
@@SPKdesign1 yeah, me too
The guitarrist cant stand still or smile. To much speed back then, they say.