Yep even the Skids used to get gobbed on at the gigs before the headline acts. seen it many times at Clouds and Tiffanys Edinburgh. Best line from Jobson was stop gobbin or we're just gonna do slow songs 😂😂😂😂
Stuart was truly gifted. An inspiration for all us punky herberts and musicians. And I have been a fan since 1980. Born in Manchester, raised in Scotland, but cherished internationally. 🇬🇧 🎸 🏴 🎸 🌏
Proud to say I live in their hometown of Dunfermline, the Skids were and still are legends in the town and let’s not forget after Stuart Adamson formed Big Country from the Skids they went to write some iconic tunes. Thanks for your post and Hello from Dunfermline Scotland.
I am English and married a lass from Clydebank. With all the bollocks my country generates I AM DROWNING IN SHAME . Onward and upward Scotland. I wish you well >
Am 57 this year, still got my mohican, not many teeth, but can still listen to the bestest tunes of punk,. The 70,s an the 80,s were "the" years for it..
19 years old Jobson is here, Johnny Rotten was 19 also with the pistols back in the day, what are our 19yr olds doing, sitting on their bloody play stations no doubt, give me this era again, just brilliant
Alex Turner was 15 when the Arctic Monkeys formed, so what? Kids just aren't in bands any more, quite apart from how the entire industry is inverted and people now just watch stuff on youtube or spotify instead of buying records (go figure) there is now hardly anywhere for them to play. That's not their fault. The world has changed and older generations are as culpable as anyone. There's still bands out there though, if you care to look.
Terrific song from a great band from way back when music was original and unique!! Great riffs, and such an iconic sound. Stuart, you are sorely missed RIP
We loved it all growing up but we never knew how lucky we were to have the music of the seventies. Little did we know that people would still be talking about it fourty years later. What a time we had
I was going through my mother's 7" singles today, some I knew, some I didn't. One of the ones I didn't know was Skids and it was 'Masquerade' (w/ 'Out of Town') and I fell in love immediately. Played it over and over, eventually looking up the rest of their stuff online and have just been obsessed. I've just wanted to talk to her about them and ask questions, but unfortunately I can't, and especially missed her today. Just some of the catchiest shit I've heard in a while, even bought some strings for my shitty Fender (usual guitar is always in Drop A) so I can try learn some of their songs. What a band.
Stuart Adamson went on to form Big Country, where he achieved some commercial success. But the unmistakable sound of his guitar is heard in both bands.
Only joking Richard ,born ,raised in Easterhoose not Easterhouse ,we do have to keep the intellectuals out of our space,they don't have the intellectual ability to get to our level, do you agree?
Great tune, and Stuart adding his masterclass. The sound he gave his own creation has never been repeated. Classic Keltic vibes, incredible sound to create. Thank you Stuart 🙏
I saw Big Country back in the early 80's, they were as good live as they were on record, it's a human tragedy about Stuart, he was so talented, but depression and alcoholism can be overwhelming I guess, he'll be missed. I feel privileged that I grew up during the late 70's and early 80's new wave/punk stuff, it was really ground breaking. I stopped listening to the charts around 1991, it wasn't as good as it had been ......
Reminds me of the days of cassette tapes, 3 channel UK telly, dark nights, small gigs, 18 year old girls, times were hard but the music was fcukin brilliant!
This song has it all - energy, good production, attitude, long shelf life .............and words you can't understand! Still sounding massive in 2013. Superb stuff!
Oaks from Acorns... one of the best tracks of the punk era without all the bullshit, but with that fledgling electric guitar bagpipe sound that became the magnificent Big Country. Genius. Stuart you are sadly missed.
Only 17, so sadly never seen The Skids but was always brought up on them along with big country as a result of being a pars fan. Stuart Adamson is truly a legend of the music industry and an inspiration. Such a shame that we tragically lost him but his roots on Dunfermline will never forget him or the legacy he had at East End Park. #ProudToBeAPar!
Good fit you, Kid. Your alright in my book. I'm 59 she was blessed to see Big Country even they played at t Hofsta University back in the day. Great days they were she still are through this music. Go make some adventure of your own, Lad. Keto the Spirit ALIVE.
This and also some of Big Country’s songs were on two Scottish themed compilation albums my mum owned growing up (Pride and Pride 2: The Very Best of Scotland)
John Peel's Rockpile; Whispering Bob and The Old Grey Whistle Test; that Bill Grundy Pistols interview. Gigs with a bit of physical risk to them. The sheer visceral excitement of those times. Marvellous it was. I tell you, it was marvellous.
The songs of Stuart Adamson will last forever. As long as there is injustice, inequality and a society that doesn't value the opinion of the working class. Visionary, legend and a victim of the times, if he'd been born ten year later the change in attitudes may have saved him. I will miss him always and when I walk out in the cold and the snow I will always be in 'Wonderland' RIP you silly lad.x
Into the valley Betrothed and divine Realisations no virtue But who can define Why soldiers go marching Those masses a line This disease is catching From victory to stone Ahoy! Ahoy! Land, sea and sky Ahoy! Ahoy! Boy, man and soldier Ahoy! Ahoy! Deceived and then punctured Ahoy! Ahoy! Long may they die Out of concealment Blank and stark eyed Why so uncertain This culture deceives Prophesised, brainwashed Tomorrow's demise All systems failing The placards unroll Ahoy! Ahoy! There ys go, enjoy ;)
LOL I was just showing this to my (appalled ) daughter, NY born to Scottish me; I like showing her things from when I was growing up. It is a really good tune, but as for the words; I have the title, "ahoy ahoy" and "la la la la" Am I doing good? :)
I had never heard of The Skids until they came to Bath, supporting The Stranglers in early 1979. Way more exciting than the main act. Jobson's energy and dance moves ( hybrid pogo/Northern Soul) left a deep impression.
Had the pleasure of chatting with Richard Jobson about his days with The Skids following an encounter in Luton. I just loved the raw energy from this period. Stuart Adamson was a class act & his memory will live on!
Awesome, I'm a huge Big Country fan from US. His soul spoke to me and his art was amazing. If not for U2, Big Country would be the greatest band from the New Wave era. But 2nd place is damn good too. Was grateful to have seen them live at a college near where I live. I know they heard me, I was the guy yelling "HARVEST HOME." had no idea they play from a set list. I love and miss him/them so much. Be blessed John, and be a blessing to others.
Future rhythm guitar section of Big Country..Stuart was My hero..and a Genius..I still ask why he left us and will never forget his music..God bless you sir..
Loved the skids as a 10 yr old punk. Yep and I got in the gigs to. I stopped listening to music when Stuart died. Big country were amazing. In my opinion Stuart was the most natural talented guitarist, lyricist to date, I hope your screeching that e-bow in heaven to the gods my friend. So sadly missed✌️✌️✌️
Like everyone else on here, I never had a clue what he was singing either - it was just a great tune - but what a shame, given that the lyrics are so incredibly powerful and moving. What an author! See below: Into the valley, betrothed and divine Realizations no virtue but who can define Why soldiers go marching, those masses a line This disease is catching from victory to stone Ahoy, ahoy, land, sea and sky Ahoy, ahoy, boy, man and soldier Ahoy, ahoy, deceived and then punctured Ahoy, ahoy, long may they die Out of concealment, blank and stark eyed Why so uncertain this culture deceives Prophesied, brainwashed tomorrow's demise All systems failing the placards unroll Ahoy, ahoy, land, sea and sky Ahoy, ahoy, boy, man and soldier Ahoy, ahoy, deceived and then punctured Ahoy, ahoy, long may they die Time for the audit, gathering trial La la la la la, la la la la la, la la la la la, la la la la la Collector's dilemma, repositioned and filed Ahoy, ahoy, land, sea and sky Ahoy, ahoy, boy, man and soldier Ahoy, ahoy, deceived and then punctured Ahoy, ahoy, long may they die Into the valley, betrothed and divine Realizations no virtue but who can define Why soldiers go marching, those masses a line This disease is catching from victory to stone La la la la la, la la la la la, la la la la la, la la la la la Into the valley, betrothed and divine La la la la la, la la la la la, la la la la la, la la la la la Into the valley, betrothed and divine
There used to be a Ytube clip with someone speaking the words, might have been Jobson himself, and its a very powerful piece of work, almost like an old poem.
Red Rum I always thought he sang: Into the valley, lives a man divine Realisations no virtue but who can decide When soldiers go marching, they march in a line
I came here because of Big Country and Stuart Adamson, you can HEAR shades of Big Country in this song m this is where Stuart cut his chops. Awesome 😎🤗🥰☺️🙏🏽✌🏻☝🏿🙏🏻✌🏻✌🏽👍💗💞💖💖
My brother who is 7 years younger than me was into all this music. This song is iconic and thanks to him I was introduced to a whole new style of rock.
There was a punk rock concert in las Vegas, nearly sold out and expensive to get a ticket. Can not say that about hip hop or rap because rap concerts are cheap or free.
I’ll never forget seeing rich jobson presenting some high brow programs on bbc 2 …. Still couldn’t wrap my head around him doing this and that tv show….! 😂
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Love it...what a generation I grew up in...Skids..Ruts..Undertones.. Stiff Little Fingers...the tunes sound so fresh even now I'm 60...
Me to dude same age 😁 the good days are gone 🙁🙁
Yep even the Skids used to get gobbed on at the gigs before the headline acts. seen it many times at Clouds and Tiffanys Edinburgh.
Best line from Jobson was stop gobbin or we're just gonna do slow songs 😂😂😂😂
Beautifully put my friend ...we were so lucky..some of us suffering a bit from the lifestyle but we wouldn't change for nothing eh ?
💯 still listen to the music like it was yday so glad that was my youth wouldn’t change a thing
Same as can,t for the sex pistols the clash the stranglers the jam, squeeze eta it was a great time
The late seventies were brilliant for music, now I’m 57 you realise just how fortunate we were.
I'm 55 and feel exactly as you. Fills my heart with joy.
I'm 60...
Truth....I'm 58 and still listening to these bands
16 years old when this was released,still love it as much now at 61..R.I.P Stewart much missed
I was 14 and loved punk we used to stand in line and kick our legs up to this amazing song.
Me too. I spent years trying to dance like RJ. Since the knee replacements I've given up. LOL.
One of the most gifted guitarists ever to come out of Scotland. RIP. Sorely missed.
He was born in Manchester
@@joanhemingway1768irrelevant!! He's ours!!!
Stuart was truly gifted. An inspiration for all us punky herberts and musicians. And I have been a fan since 1980.
Born in Manchester, raised in Scotland, but cherished internationally.
🇬🇧 🎸 🏴 🎸 🌏
@@joanhemingway1768almost the same thing😉
Scottish parents ergo Scottish.
Proud to say I live in their hometown of Dunfermline, the Skids were and still are legends in the town and let’s not forget after Stuart Adamson formed Big Country from the Skids they went to write some iconic tunes. Thanks for your post and Hello from Dunfermline Scotland.
I am English and married a lass from Clydebank. With all the bollocks my country generates I AM DROWNING IN SHAME . Onward and upward Scotland. I wish you well >
Saw them at the Hammersmith odeon back in the day one of the best bands I've seen.
Saw Jobbies The Armoury Show in Dundee. BIG COUNTRY WERE FECKIN AWESOME! 😀
@@mikentosh lol, yes records were expensive. I remember the Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle double album was £10.00! A fortune when I was a girl! 😀
I think the clue is..... you live in England. Why would that be? Why not live in Clydebank.....
Punk Rock at its finest. Brilliant lyrics. RIP the late and very great Stuart Adamson. God bless him.
this is not punk its new wave pop 🎉
It’s clearly an anti war song when you look up the lyrics but he doesn’t have the clearest enunciation.
@@aclark903I had no idea what the lyrics were til I looked them up - great tune anyway
Punk mm don't don't know about that , but certainly great tunes coming out of 79
stuart's riffs can only be described as the original scots rock R.I.P one of scotlands finest
Absolutely!
Runrig?
Simple minds ate bad
No two ways about it, sorely missed ☹️❤️
Totally agreed ,one of my heroes,devastated when he died
That guitar riff is nothing short of majestic.
And copied by many
They don't make them like this anymore, the 70s had some terrific music, pistols, sham 69, ramones etc, what a time to be young and ALIVE.
Still one of the greatest intros to any song, ever.
Definitely...!!!
Ain’t that the truth
I concur
Am 57 this year, still got my mohican, not many teeth, but can still listen to the bestest tunes of punk,. The 70,s an the 80,s were "the" years for it..
baconvicious3560 im 61 no mohican anymore [now bald] not many teeth either but still listening and still going to gigs + rebellion every year
Im 61. I got all my teeth. As i looked after them
Never in the field of human conflict has any singer had the ability to dance, without ever knowing where the beat is.
The guitar solo gives me goosebumps everytime!! 😍
Possibly the best punk dance song ever!
How we loved it… Still can’t resist it today!
19 years old Jobson is here, Johnny Rotten was 19 also with the pistols back in the day, what are our 19yr olds doing, sitting on their bloody play stations no doubt, give me this era again, just brilliant
Yep, my eldest lad is 19😡... Playstation gimp😂
Robert Plant and John Bonham were also 19 when Led Zeppelin formed. Kate Bush even younger when she released her first album
Alex Turner was 15 when the Arctic Monkeys formed, so what?
Kids just aren't in bands any more, quite apart from how the entire industry is inverted and people now just watch stuff on youtube or spotify instead of buying records (go figure) there is now hardly anywhere for them to play.
That's not their fault. The world has changed and older generations are as culpable as anyone. There's still bands out there though, if you care to look.
Terrific song from a great band from way back when music was original and unique!! Great riffs, and such an iconic sound. Stuart, you are sorely missed RIP
We loved it all growing up but we never knew how lucky we were to have the music of the seventies.
Little did we know that people would still be talking about it fourty years later.
What a time we had
Great song from the best period in music. Still played before every Charlton Athletic match at The Valley.
Saw them live in 1980. Stuart Adamson, such a superb and underrated guitarist, particularly when you consider how young he was at the time. RIP Stuart
stuarts guitar playing is faultless and made to look easy! what an incredible talent that man had
Miss you Stuart. Gone but you will never be forgotten.
Never get sick of this. Adamson's [RIP] guitars sound superb!
It would do its the best guitar ever made - yamaha sg2000
The riffs in big country's chance breaks me every time.
The seed was sown. Stuart Adamson was born. A great talent taken far too soon.
More than 40 years old and still great. R.I.P. Stuart.
Saw the Skid play Brighton Top Rank when I was 17. I'm 57 now. And I'm still jumping about to this song. This brings back great memories.
Your comment makes me happy and smile.
I was going through my mother's 7" singles today, some I knew, some I didn't. One of the ones I didn't know was Skids and it was 'Masquerade' (w/ 'Out of Town') and I fell in love immediately. Played it over and over, eventually looking up the rest of their stuff online and have just been obsessed. I've just wanted to talk to her about them and ask questions, but unfortunately I can't, and especially missed her today.
Just some of the catchiest shit I've heard in a while, even bought some strings for my shitty Fender (usual guitar is always in Drop A) so I can try learn some of their songs. What a band.
Stuart Adamson went on to form Big Country, where he achieved some commercial success. But the unmistakable sound of his guitar is heard in both bands.
Had that single too and loved both sides - the days when bands released great singles with class b-sides.
Richard great ,7 inch singles what are they?
Only joking Richard ,born ,raised in Easterhoose not Easterhouse ,we do have to keep the intellectuals out of our space,they don't have the intellectual ability to get to our level, do you agree?
Along with Big Country, the most underrated bands in UK history. Maybe The Alarm too.
Rock and Roll Stuart Adamson Rest in Peace Genius, you live on For EVER
one of the greatest intros in music history!
Fuckin right! Heavy as all bass followed by Stuart's sweet electric lick!
Yeeeeeooooowwwww!
I m in my Fifty s now Still love this Music
Gordon McPherson Yeah stay young and Round Ones to the bleedin lot of them
Did you expect to grow out of it Gordon?
No doubt! And by a mile!
I used to love playing this single on the radio and in the yards. Cheers from Kentucky 2021
Great tune, and Stuart adding his masterclass. The sound he gave his own creation has never been repeated. Classic Keltic vibes, incredible sound to create. Thank you Stuart 🙏
God bless Stuart Adamson
❤️🏴
🇮🇪 AMEN
Couldn't believe my ears when I heard this great, beloved track on an advert on tv recently!!!!!
I saw Big Country back in the early 80's, they were as good live as they were on record, it's a human tragedy about Stuart, he was so talented, but depression and alcoholism can be overwhelming I guess, he'll be missed.
I feel privileged that I grew up during the late 70's and early 80's new wave/punk stuff, it was really ground breaking. I stopped listening to the charts around 1991, it wasn't as good as it had been ......
Stuart Adamson RIP you f*cking legend.
Was a spikey haired punk rocker when this came out. This still wants to make you get up and jump about like a lunatic even today.
I'd love to see pictures of you as a spikey haired punk. I have a picture of me from 1988 when I tried to do a mohawk
I've still got this on a vinyl 45. I played it endlessly in my bedroom as a punk teen. The guitar dynamic is incredible.
Reminds me of the days of cassette tapes, 3 channel UK telly, dark nights, small gigs, 18 year old girls, times were hard but the music was fcukin brilliant!
Oddly enough Into The Valley was used on an advert for Maxell cassettes!
The Skids rehearsed behind our high school, used to bunk off and watch them play this, spellbound by Stuart Adamson and never recovered, great days !!
Well he lived right behind the play fields of Dunfermline High School just sayin
High Schools in Scotland...
They used to practice at Hunters behind Queen Anne School. Used to watch them. And yes we have High schools in Scoatlin.
Ironflag Tim apologies bud.
@@jimmyjenkins4390 talking like a twat
Magnificent riffs , fabulous song truly a great Scottish band
Im 56 where did the time go but this makes me feel young again
I fully understand what you mean! ( i'm 52 going on 19 )
help me!!..im 65...music never dies!..great days!
Julie Gilbert You’ll be 60 now then Julie. 😉
ditto I saw them at Liecester many moons ago love it
oh yea always time to enjoy yourself !
This song has it all - energy, good production, attitude, long shelf life .............and words you can't understand! Still sounding massive in 2013. Superb stuff!
Oaks from Acorns... one of the best tracks of the punk era without all the bullshit, but with that fledgling electric guitar bagpipe sound that became the magnificent Big Country. Genius. Stuart you are sadly missed.
Now this is the dogs Bollocks .great era .
Never Mind the Bollocks
Only 17, so sadly never seen The Skids but was always brought up on them along with big country as a result of being a pars fan. Stuart Adamson is truly a legend of the music industry and an inspiration. Such a shame that we tragically lost him but his roots on Dunfermline will never forget him or the legacy he had at East End Park. #ProudToBeAPar!
Jamie Forrester COYP
Good fit you, Kid. Your alright in my book. I'm 59 she was blessed to see Big Country even they played at t Hofsta University back in the day. Great days they were she still are through this music. Go make some adventure of your own, Lad. Keto the Spirit ALIVE.
This and also some of Big Country’s songs were on two Scottish themed compilation albums my mum owned growing up (Pride and Pride 2: The Very Best of Scotland)
the late great stuart adamson rip
John Peel's Rockpile; Whispering Bob and The Old Grey Whistle Test; that Bill Grundy Pistols interview. Gigs with a bit of physical risk to them. The sheer visceral excitement of those times. Marvellous it was. I tell you, it was marvellous.
The songs of Stuart Adamson will last forever. As long as there is injustice, inequality and a society that doesn't value the opinion of the working class. Visionary, legend and a victim of the times, if he'd been born ten year later the change in attitudes may have saved him. I will miss him always and when I walk out in the cold and the snow I will always be in 'Wonderland' RIP you silly lad.x
RIP Stuart...thanks for the great music !!
I've listened to this about 1,000 times over 30+ years.
I'm getting about 1 word in 4 now.
LOL So True! Whatta Legend! :D
lol, same here
Into the valley
Betrothed and divine
Realisations no virtue
But who can define
Why soldiers go marching
Those masses a line
This disease is catching
From victory to stone
Ahoy! Ahoy! Land, sea and sky
Ahoy! Ahoy! Boy, man and soldier
Ahoy! Ahoy! Deceived and then punctured
Ahoy! Ahoy! Long may they die
Out of concealment
Blank and stark eyed
Why so uncertain
This culture deceives
Prophesised, brainwashed
Tomorrow's demise
All systems failing
The placards unroll
Ahoy! Ahoy!
There ys go, enjoy ;)
LOL I was just showing this to my (appalled ) daughter, NY born to Scottish me; I like showing her things from when I was growing up. It is a really good tune, but as for the words; I have the title, "ahoy ahoy" and "la la la la" Am I doing good? :)
+digglyda Looking at his lyrics now I never realised Jobson was such an intellectual at the time.
One of the most viscerally, thrillingly exciting intros in recent times. My favourite getting ready to go out on the town song.
I had never heard of The Skids until they came to Bath, supporting The Stranglers in early 1979. Way more exciting than the main act. Jobson's energy and dance moves ( hybrid pogo/Northern Soul) left a deep impression.
Had the pleasure of chatting with Richard Jobson about his days with The Skids following an encounter in Luton. I just loved the raw energy from this period. Stuart Adamson was a class act & his memory will live on!
I never tire of listening this.
Never forgotten Stuart!
Saw them last night in Paisley… amazing! They could easily headline Glastonbury!
Awesome, I'm a huge Big Country fan from US. His soul spoke to me and his art was amazing. If not for U2, Big Country would be the greatest band from the New Wave era. But 2nd place is damn good too. Was grateful to have seen them live at a college near where I live. I know they heard me, I was the guy yelling "HARVEST HOME." had no idea they play from a set list. I love and miss him/them so much. Be blessed John, and be a blessing to others.
Still sends a chill through me hearing that intro all these years later.
Future rhythm guitar section of Big Country..Stuart was My hero..and a Genius..I still ask why he left us and will never forget his music..God bless you sir..
Loved the skids as a 10 yr old punk. Yep and I got in the gigs to. I stopped listening to music when Stuart died. Big country were amazing. In my opinion Stuart was the most natural talented guitarist, lyricist to date, I hope your screeching that e-bow in heaven to the gods my friend. So sadly missed✌️✌️✌️
1 of the best tunes i have ever heard,been into punk from the early days,i am now 47 years old and will never stop playing this,what a tune.Classic.
The Skids played the slough community centre in 1979 what a great night.
Massive Energy is what Comes out of this. Plus Rich J was a bloody good mover
born in 65. grew up to this and remember the advert for cassettes
RIP Stuart Adamson, sorely missed
God bless you Stuart. You are sorely missed. Stay alive.
One of the best bands EVER!
And and outstanding song and their sound is phenomenal.
Fantastic band, we were so lucky in the late 70's, the charts were full of great music that sounds even better now.
Like everyone else on here, I never had a clue what he was singing either - it was just a great tune - but what a shame, given that the lyrics are so incredibly powerful and moving. What an author! See below:
Into the valley, betrothed and divine
Realizations no virtue but who can define
Why soldiers go marching, those masses a line
This disease is catching from victory to stone
Ahoy, ahoy, land, sea and sky
Ahoy, ahoy, boy, man and soldier
Ahoy, ahoy, deceived and then punctured
Ahoy, ahoy, long may they die
Out of concealment, blank and stark eyed
Why so uncertain this culture deceives
Prophesied, brainwashed tomorrow's demise
All systems failing the placards unroll
Ahoy, ahoy, land, sea and sky
Ahoy, ahoy, boy, man and soldier
Ahoy, ahoy, deceived and then punctured
Ahoy, ahoy, long may they die
Time for the audit, gathering trial
La la la la la, la la la la la, la la la la la, la la la la la
Collector's dilemma, repositioned and filed
Ahoy, ahoy, land, sea and sky
Ahoy, ahoy, boy, man and soldier
Ahoy, ahoy, deceived and then punctured
Ahoy, ahoy, long may they die
Into the valley, betrothed and divine
Realizations no virtue but who can define
Why soldiers go marching, those masses a line
This disease is catching from victory to stone
La la la la la, la la la la la, la la la la la, la la la la la
Into the valley, betrothed and divine
La la la la la, la la la la la, la la la la la, la la la la la
Into the valley, betrothed and divine
There used to be a Ytube clip with someone speaking the words, might have been Jobson himself, and its a very powerful piece of work, almost like an old poem.
good call on the lyrics, thanks.
Russ Howe:-)
Gianluca Badejo Good point, Gianluca.
Red Rum I always thought he sang:
Into the valley, lives a man divine
Realisations no virtue but who can decide
When soldiers go marching, they march in a line
this has to be one of the best guitar intro"s ever
AGREED!
The riff is originally from a Genesis song
Who cares?
You :)
Rip Stuart Adamson. Brilliant song, God give me back my youth.
Currently my favorite song of all time.
I absolutely love the skids and I'm nearly 48...childhood dreams...
People who say punk was not real music don't know what they are talking about.
ground breaking stuff . superb music never to be equalled .
the era had such a feel good factor loved every second of it
punk was not real music
The Skids were far too intelligent and far better musicians to be labelled as punk.
@Mickey Finn Ok let's call it new wave.
Brilliant, appreciate more now I am in my 60s. I guess we took this for granted following on from rock and punk. Love it more now.
Stuart Adamson doing the Celtic guitar lick chops.....
Absolutely brilliant music, saw them in Dunfermline in 79 - stunning. Still listen to it every day in my car now!! RIP Stuart Adams, sorely missed.
Absolute Timeless.
Great memories growing up in Limerick.
one of my first bands i got to see at guilford brill days ❤
As soon as this song starts you just want to jump around. Even on the bus!
ChiefShittingBull brilliant Dunfermline band knew them
ChiefShittingBull what a way to go !...ahoy ahoy
+ChiefShittingBull Top comment. Get them to film it and upload it on here, that would be a top moment.
Or when having a shit.
Im a yankee dollar man for sure
I came here because of Big Country and Stuart Adamson, you can HEAR shades of Big Country in this song m this is where Stuart cut his chops. Awesome 😎🤗🥰☺️🙏🏽✌🏻☝🏿🙏🏻✌🏻✌🏽👍💗💞💖💖
Going to bed now,had my lullaby for the night.
That guitar break from 1:32 is epic....and the way it rings out at 1:52...sublime
Such a quality record, Suart Adamson Rip Sir
Bloody wonderful. Remembering now why I played the Skids' singles to destruction in the late 702/early 80s. Such energy and power.
First gig. Oct 1979. Wolves civic hall.
Up Till that moment I was asleep . Total sensual overload.
loved the skids all there songs reminds me when was 18 i am now 56 still like them
This was the very first single I bought all the way back in 1979. I was 14
Remember leaving school, getting pissed and dancing about like a lunatic to this. :)
Loved the Skids - am now 53 - music finished in about 1979!
Hey up Denis.......I'm 59 and still think this song kicks ass! Fuckin' brilliant!! B-side is TV Stars........ALBERT TATLOCK!!!!!!!
mickath66 i will have to look in the loft for my copy! I forgot the B side until now. thanks for reminding me . KTF
Denis Buckley Big Country Denis !
Denis Buckley too true.
You aint your 57...:)
I am 70 now and love the skids
My brother who is 7 years younger than me was into all this music. This song is iconic and thanks to him I was introduced to a whole new style of rock.
brilliant guitaring.
I still can only understand the first line and I still love it decades later 😂
had the fortune of seeing them live in cardiff supporting the stranglers so many years ago :)
top rank was the venue
plus got the single
First Gig I ever went to as a spotty sixteen year old - Skids were brilliant supporting athe then briliant Stranglers...Oh them were the days!!
Punk is NOT dead and NEVER will be
Anthony Wright big country
There was a punk rock concert in las Vegas, nearly sold out and expensive to get a ticket. Can not say that about hip hop or rap because rap concerts are cheap or free.
Yes, of course!
Remember buying this when it came out.awsome guitar
I played support for the Skids in Norwich once. Lovely chaps
I’ll never forget seeing rich jobson presenting some high brow programs on bbc 2 …. Still couldn’t wrap my head around him doing this and that tv show….! 😂
This is going to be played at my funeral.
Me too !!