So satisfying to watch Weller being interviewed: so real and down to earth and yet such a poetic musical genius - a lovely guy. And what a heartwarming thing to put out there especially nowadays: be kind to each other.❤
I've always admired Paul Weller as a musician, I saw him play with the Jam in a nightclub in Brum before they were famous but that closing line in this interview of, "be kind to each other and patient" is the mark of a really decent guy. Thank-you Mr Weller. Respect.
The man was my youth. Either with The Jam or The Style Council and his solo output. Without doubt one of the greatest songwriters this country has ever produced...
A proper songsmith and hero of a generation who never rested on his past glories and has enlightened my life from the age of 14 , thank you Paul for gods sake
Top interview. Was at the gig in Vancouver and was a great gig. That was my 9th time watching Weller and he never fails to put on a show. So much energy and passion for his tunes.
I saw the Jam when I was in high school. I think it was 1982. Great concert. I have the Jam albums and the Style council albums from that time. Still listen to them Paul. Sounds like Paul had great parents. His dad booking gigs? How awesome is that. Support your kid's dreams.
Fab interview. Wonderful insight into some of his inspirations. What comes across is that he is still a big music fan, and it was great to see his love for the Beatles, as well as other artists I have not heard of, which I will now check out. Can't understand why so many negative comments. OK, so he wasn't so keen on Liam Gallagher's new album but he knows the guy and said positive things about him. Paul Weller has consistently produced amazing work that inspires millions and is still doing so 40 years after his first record. Along the way he has changed bands and styles, and even if you don't like everything he has done you can't argue that he has great style.
That was a snide comment he made about the lyrics being substandard, he's obviously good buddies with NG, hence the brown-nosing...lucky enough to get a copy?
@@sozzerz Surely your dad realises we can't be angry young men all our lives? We move on, become lovers, fathers even, then we reflect in old age, the anger now replaced by love.
oh, and can I add --- I used to pull pints in a pub in Fulham in 81, when The Jam walked like Gods, and their road manager John came back from their tour in Japan (and other islands) saying 'done me 'ead in, all they listened to the whole time was Revolver!' FACT.
+Keith Richards Going Underground...Down in the Tube Station We also spun Dexys Geno, Teardrop Explodes Reward.....and Jackson Browne! Behind Green Door on radio EVERY bleedin morning. .that and Bucks Fizz! Geno played a gig ne night...got photos of that. cheers
Paul Weller is a class apart everybody owes him big time for even saying his first album was sergeant peppers. How he went from one genre to another is even better. Mods rule even now. We all want to be one
My Dad used to laugh at me as an 11 year old in 1980 listening to the Jam, I bet he never thought that this guy would still be smashing out great music 44 years later. If you've never seen him live, do yourself a favour and put it on your bucket list🤟🤟
You are amazing. A musician who marked my life, but I can't forgive you for leaving The Jam to do things like The Style Council. Anyway, health and long life. Without you, my life would not have been so exciting. Thank you. You were the inspiration that drove my youth, as you say in The Modern World.
Ah, what can one say about "Tomorrow Never Knows?" There was never a song like it before, and no one has been able to replicate it since. Hendrix came the closest with "Are You Experienced?" Both songs contain the first backward guitar solos that I fell in love with. Paul's most definitely on the money with that one....it STILL sounds like the future!
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I saw the Jam around 1987 here in NYC. What impressed me to this day was Paul's ability to play guitar and sing simultaneously so well. That might sound simple, and with basic phrasing in the same key it is. However Paul had an amazing handle on phrasing outside the same key he was playing. As a guitarist all my life, I know what that entails. The Jam were an exceptional band. Thank you Paul for adding a great catalogue of hard hitting, good time rockin'. Be well.
Ok I am pretty sure by 1982 The Jam had split up completely they were not on speaking terms after the split, and their final concert was in Brighton in 1982 and by 1987 he was in The Style Council.....
@@TechNoir-wz5ic You're correct. TY for clarifying. I see it was May 16, at Northstage (Glen Cove, NY) when I saw the Jam. Yes, I remember the Style Council as well. Paul had a great voice. Lost sight of the years. ; )
the last guitar hero, i agree mate. And it's pointless commenting anywhere on the internet about anything coz some bollock will always get nasty over something or other. waste of time. Some tit will argue with what I've just said, betcha. . .
What's with all the negativity here 😂 he's calm as can be here and collected. Just being himself. Jesuss!!! Great interview with a sound guy (pun intendedededed)
Top man. Healthy legacy, too. He has always been uncomfortable in front of cameras, slightly self-effacing or shy. I'd often wondered if it was genuine... I think it may be, judging by the way, over the course of the interview - and without realising it, he'd managed to cut his cheek with his long thumb nail, because of a fidgety nervousness. Cool man of pop/rock, indeed.
If you mean the song we used right before the interview (the live concert footage) that is White Rain from his Saturn's Pattern album. First song on the album.
Concerning Liam - Weller is Noel's mate, clearly, but he is always frank and honest about music - admits to ripping the Beatles himself (still). I think the sentiment is genuine - good for Liam, back in the game, nothing wrong with Beady Eye. About the lyrics, he is a song writer, so clearly this is a relevant detail for him and they weren't that strong on As You Were - Liam himself admits this "I'm not a song writer, I am a singer, a performer" - he said this all through the interviews for AYW so why are people getting upset about the comment? Noel was more offensive about AYW - he moaned about Liam's 'army of songwriters' which is complete bollocks. He seemed so miffed that AYW went to number one and Liam was welcomed back by the industry. He was jealous to death of him in the band... and nothing has changed.
brilliant mr Weller , I'm Dennis , I was told you performed with our Tony Beet and The International Beat early 80's , care to shed some light.... BTW some unusual individuals comments on here.... only good shared with us guys...
5:47 I am shouting at the laptop "All MOD CONS...ALL MOD CONS!" and then I thought what about "Stanly Road " no wait a minute what abort "Our favourite shop " no wait, what about "Setting Sons" lets just say all of them and even if the critics destroyed "This is a modern world"I loved it
Paul is allowed to be honest ,, most of us have fuckin boring jobs ,, at least he has had fun and made some very cool music . He has talent that most of us would dream of ,, thanks Paul for making the kings rd fun as a kid mate and so on ,,, your fans love ya ,, and appreciate all the beaut tunes ,,, still are , listen to you most days ,,
His records have been in my life since 1977, In The City. Love this fella.
Nice to see him smiling and relaxed. He's a top geezer.
So satisfying to watch Weller being interviewed: so real and down to earth and yet such a poetic musical genius - a lovely guy. And what a heartwarming thing to put out there especially nowadays: be kind to each other.❤
I've loved this dude since I was 14. 40 years. Wow.
'You do something to me' is one of the most sublime and finely crafted pieces of music, it just gets better every time I hear it.
*I love this man as he always appears real direct, honest all without sounding overly earnest. Clearly what you see is what you get with Mr. Weller.*
He’s such a regular guy on the surface and underneath there’s such a mass of poetry, musicality and creativity. His output is constantly excellent.
I've always admired Paul Weller as a musician, I saw him play with the Jam in a nightclub in Brum before they were famous but that closing line in this interview of, "be kind to each other and patient" is the mark of a really decent guy. Thank-you Mr Weller. Respect.
Love him or hate him ? Paul weller is a legend ! Talented musician ! He has my vote as one of the best
I also.
I dont think anyone hates Paul Weller.
hate him?? I don't understand
The real deal
Lee. Why and how on Earth do you get the "hate" word so high in your mind??
The man was my youth. Either with The Jam or The Style Council and his solo output. Without doubt one of the greatest songwriters this country has ever produced...
Absolutely!
A proper songsmith and hero of a generation who never rested on his past glories and has enlightened my life from the age of 14 , thank you Paul for gods sake
One of the coolest blokes alive, ..met him a few times in Maida Vale in London always so approachable .
Saw the Jam at Hammersmith odeon in 1980 & my ears are still ringing.
Muscle Music’s PA system.. that thing was a beast.
what a loverly refreshing human
Top interview. Was at the gig in Vancouver and was a great gig. That was my 9th time watching Weller and he never fails to put on a show. So much energy and passion for his tunes.
Thank you. He gave us a great interview and then put on a killer show. It was an honour to meet him and it turns out he's a brilliant person too!
Paul Weller has always been a musicians musician.
Long Live The Modfather !
Back then you saved money for an LP. Now one has playlists. Paul Weller rocks
I saw the Jam when I was in high school. I think it was 1982. Great concert. I have the Jam albums and the Style council albums from that time. Still listen to them Paul. Sounds like Paul had great parents. His dad booking gigs? How awesome is that. Support your kid's dreams.
Fab interview. Wonderful insight into some of his inspirations. What comes across is that he is still a big music fan, and it was great to see his love for the Beatles, as well as other artists I have not heard of, which I will now check out.
Can't understand why so many negative comments. OK, so he wasn't so keen on Liam Gallagher's new album but he knows the guy and said positive things about him.
Paul Weller has consistently produced amazing work that inspires millions and is still doing so 40 years after his first record. Along the way he has changed bands and styles, and even if you don't like everything he has done you can't argue that he has great style.
That was a snide comment he made about the lyrics being substandard, he's obviously good buddies with NG, hence the brown-nosing...lucky enough to get a copy?
Deep respect and admiration for Paul Weller. 🙏
Paul looks great. I still love the Style Council as much today as I did when I was a young teenager.
What a totally lovely guy. Bless you Welly. xxx
Be kind to each other. If anyone can come up with a better idea than that, please let me know.
Have you never heard it said to "love your neighbor as yourself"
Except he was a complete dick to Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler.
don't die. justice is served. Jesus Lives.
@@dang2443 yes my dad told me he turned in to a prick and killed the jam
my dads fav is setting sons
@@sozzerz Surely your dad realises we can't be angry young men all our lives? We move on, become lovers, fathers even, then we reflect in old age, the anger now replaced by love.
oh, and can I add --- I used to pull pints in a pub in Fulham in 81, when The Jam walked like Gods, and their road manager John came back from their tour in Japan (and other islands) saying 'done me 'ead in, all they listened to the whole time was Revolver!' FACT.
adventuresinbelieving That explains Start then
What, was it on the jukebox..? Sounds like funny times ;)
+Keith Richards Going Underground...Down in the Tube Station We also spun Dexys Geno, Teardrop Explodes Reward.....and Jackson Browne! Behind Green Door on radio EVERY bleedin morning. .that and Bucks Fizz! Geno played a gig ne night...got photos of that. cheers
Surely their road manager 'John' would be Pauls Dad
you may well be right - I remember years later Paul thanking his Dad John for his management etc.
Paul Weller is a class apart everybody owes him big time for even saying his first album was sergeant peppers. How he went from one genre to another is even better. Mods rule even now. We all want to be one
Lovely energy in this interview and a beautiful end too...
Be kind and patient with each other ✊🏽
First few bars of a town called malice and I'm back to 16 years old in 1982. So much has changed since then but when I hear those first few chords.
The word "legend" is attached to people's names far too easily these days; Mr Weller is one of the very few who thoroughly deserve the epithet.
Lovely to see PW relaxed and comfortable in his own skin. Breathe. ☺
Legend that is Paul Weller xxx
My Dad used to laugh at me as an 11 year old in 1980 listening to the Jam, I bet he never thought that this guy would still be smashing out great music 44 years later. If you've never seen him live, do yourself a favour and put it on your bucket list🤟🤟
You are amazing. A musician who marked my life, but I can't forgive you for leaving The Jam to do things like The Style Council. Anyway, health and long life. Without you, my life would not have been so exciting. Thank you. You were the inspiration that drove my youth, as you say in The Modern World.
What a great honest bloke.
Its great seeing Paul relaxed, wittty and funny. I always felt he was a bit intense in interviews before ... he made me laugh here .
Records in my life... setting Sons, All mod cons, sound effects, The Gift... all sounds of my youth
Sunset was a big part of our summer covid driveway cocktail series. Cheers!
Ah, what can one say about "Tomorrow Never Knows?" There was never a song like it before, and no one has been able to replicate it since. Hendrix came the closest with "Are You Experienced?" Both songs contain the first backward guitar solos that I fell in love with. Paul's most definitely on the money with that one....it STILL sounds like the future!
I just played that yesterday for a young engineer in a brief rundown of English Psychedelia. He was most impressed.
Arguably the first use of a drum loop in pop history
I have that Jon Lucien 'Rashida' album and it is sublime. You can hear how Weller was heavily influenced by it in parts.
Jon Lucien...vastly underrated!..along with Nicholas Beard and Lonnie liston Smith!🌞
Love that, He's still making great music after all these years, quite impressive. Thanks so much for watching. XC
LoVe This 😍 LoVe LoVe LoVe Paul Weller 💗 LoVe Satturns Pattern & A Kind Revolution just saw him 2x in NYC & at the Beautiful Wiltern first times ever❣️LoVe Weller, LoVe his music, hope he will continue touring and hope to see him live again soon except this time in my hometown Houston, Texas LoVe Kind Regards & Many Blessings 🎸🎶💗🌺🐛🦋🌻💕
LEGEND
I saw the Jam around 1987 here in NYC. What impressed me to this day was Paul's ability to play guitar and sing simultaneously so well. That might sound simple, and with basic phrasing in the same key it is. However Paul had an amazing handle on phrasing outside the same key he was playing. As a guitarist all my life, I know what that entails. The Jam were an exceptional band. Thank you Paul for adding a great catalogue of hard hitting, good time rockin'. Be well.
Ok I am pretty sure by 1982 The Jam had split up completely they were not on speaking terms after the split, and their final concert was in Brighton in 1982 and by 1987 he was in The Style Council.....
@@TechNoir-wz5ic You're correct. TY for clarifying. I see it was May 16, at Northstage (Glen Cove, NY) when I saw the Jam. Yes, I remember the Style Council as well. Paul had a great voice. Lost sight of the years. ; )
Great artist amazing
Makes me laugh these nobodies on here slagging him off
The Last Guitar Hero Yeah but liking him doesn’t necessarily mean you’re a somebody either..
The Last Guitar Hero
Aren't people entitled to have an opinion.
the last guitar hero, i agree mate. And it's pointless commenting anywhere on the internet about anything coz some bollock will always get nasty over something or other. waste of time. Some tit will argue with what I've just said, betcha. . .
The Last Guitar Hero Let me help you out: Paul Weller makes the sort of music which the Jam set out to get rid of.Is that good enough?
The Last Guitar Hero because they never lived the moment nothing better than a good English band xx
What's with all the negativity here 😂 he's calm as can be here and collected. Just being himself. Jesuss!!! Great interview with a sound guy (pun intendedededed)
One of the great songwriters in history, top bloke. The jam were the bollocks.
Fantastic lad.
He seems really lovely 😊
Ever Changing Moods FTW!
Saw hm in Liverpool 1982 the Royal court amazing !!!!!!!
Top man. Healthy legacy, too. He has always been uncomfortable in front of cameras, slightly self-effacing or shy. I'd often wondered if it was genuine... I think it may be, judging by the way, over the course of the interview - and without realising it, he'd managed to cut his cheek with his long thumb nail, because of a fidgety nervousness. Cool man of pop/rock, indeed.
The very first album I ever bought by myself was Sgt pepper's Lonely Hearts Club band in 1973!
a true class act, and a kind fella to boot. Thanks for watching XC
Weller just spoke the truth he never said Liam’s music was substandard he just said the lyrics was and it’s true.
Nice sentiments
Nice to hear you’re still a Beatles fan ❤️
genius dont come better than this man.
Can you imagine what it was like for a song like "Going Underground" to enter the charts at No. 1?
Today, in Spain, for exemple, impossible!!
I don’t have to imagine it, I remember it. 👍🏼
Weller must be getting old, as this is the most mellow and responsive I've seen him
Getting old?
No mate, he's 10 years younger than he was 5 years ago.
His 60
Bittersweet
Everyone gets mellow.
No one hates Weller. 😊
Have to give this one a listen. Thanks for watching XC
Great interview. Paul looks great and has stories to tell. But why is he bleeding halfway through the interview?
I think Paul worried a shaving nick open with his thumb during the interview. Thanks for checking out the show!
Jon Lucien wasn’t from Saint Kitts and Nevis 🇰🇳 he was from Tortola in The British Virgin Islands 🇻🇬
Paul Weller really should be running the world...or at least be on a must listen to before any important meeting soundtrack.
Such a great interview
Thanks!!
pre-interview -what was the name of the song that was shown here as the last bit of concert footage?
Shout To The Top...
If you mean the song we used right before the interview (the live concert footage) that is White Rain from his Saturn's Pattern album. First song on the album.
It's White Sky from his Saturns Pattern album
Thx. That's what I meant to type.
Good interview ; pity we didn't find out why he chose Saturn's Pattern with a quick follow-up question.
we luv paul!
18 forever
Last of the great rockstars...
Nah, rockstars just fuckin' mess everything up and do the same record over and over again, Weller's A musician - he improves.
Careful, Modstar
Concerning Liam - Weller is Noel's mate, clearly, but he is always frank and honest about music - admits to ripping the Beatles himself (still). I think the sentiment is genuine - good for Liam, back in the game, nothing wrong with Beady Eye. About the lyrics, he is a song writer, so clearly this is a relevant detail for him and they weren't that strong on As You Were - Liam himself admits this "I'm not a song writer, I am a singer, a performer" - he said this all through the interviews for AYW so why are people getting upset about the comment?
Noel was more offensive about AYW - he moaned about Liam's 'army of songwriters' which is complete bollocks. He seemed so miffed that AYW went to number one and Liam was welcomed back by the industry. He was jealous to death of him in the band... and nothing has changed.
Because they're cunts.
Except Liam did have an army of songwriters l
Wild Wood-never topped it.
brilliant mr Weller , I'm Dennis , I was told you performed with our Tony Beet and The International Beat early 80's , care to shed some light.... BTW some unusual individuals comments on here.... only good shared with us guys...
One of the best music man about
What is Paul saying at 7:12?
do I have time to look through me bag? (and then just a casual woah as he lent over)
Sting vs Weller? Thanks
He's a giant.
Weller mentioning and acknowledging the Beatles...that's it for me. Gonna spend 1 month listening to PW!
I think that its pretty well known that P.W is a big Beatles fan along with The Kinks The Small Faces & Motown et all;-)
what a career............... always relevant
Good stuff
Rock god
did he cut his own face with his thumb??
Yep.
Top man great singer end off
5:47 I am shouting at the laptop "All MOD CONS...ALL MOD CONS!" and then I thought what about "Stanly Road " no wait a minute what abort "Our favourite shop " no wait, what about "Setting Sons" lets just say all of them and even if the critics destroyed "This is a modern world"I loved it
The Butterfly Collectors still gets me. Beautiful song.
John Weller...tough, but a nice man
Paul is a wonderful down to earth wise person. All respect!!
Top Bloke and Genius singer songwriter
かああああっこいいいいぃぃぃ～❤
not sure what this means, but thanks for watching :)
The guy’s a genius...😊
Seen Weller a half-dozen times always amazing but it's time for the 3 piece to do a final swan song with them,it be stadium gigs
Paul, I was a punk ( loved Adam Ant also, go figure) at the time but you were always my secret pleasure I wouldn't admit to at the time, I will now :)
Why are you must proud of that album and not All Mod Cons or Sound Affects same on you Mr. Weller.
Well.....er......he’s a talent inee!!
Nice one Modfather!
Abir Tarafdar knobfather
Weller is a genius
A bit surprised no Kinks, Troggs or Who records in there
My God!!
No surprise he loves The Beatles, Start! to me always sounded like Taxman.
I think Everybody loves the Beatles.
Surprised he didn’t mention Tin Soldier by the Small Faces
Paul is allowed to be honest ,, most of us have fuckin boring jobs ,, at least he has had fun and made some very cool music . He has talent that most of us would dream of ,, thanks Paul for making the kings rd fun as a kid mate and so on ,,, your fans love ya ,, and appreciate all the beaut tunes ,,, still are , listen to you most days ,,
Most of America is asking "Who's Paul Weller?". Their loss. The Modfather is everything.