Saw this band in 1982 at Irvine Meadows and fell in love. Just pure fun and excitement. Miss the eighties. This song epitomizes the energy and great mood of the times.
Great musicians and a dynamic energetic singer, Leigh on bass the late great Matthew on guitar and Dave 'Burundi' Barbarossa on drums and topping it all the firecracker Anabella, they show anything up in today's boring chart's. 'Aphrodisiac' is shit hot.
I was 13 in 80 when I discovered Bow Wow Wow. Unfortunatly never saw them in France. This band is so underrated, bass player and drummer are incredible.
I get the impression that Malcolm was a catalyst/disrupter/sine qua non, and that a different kind of manager would be needed once a band was established. Of his two most famous bands, Bow Wow Wow and the Pistols (Matlock lineup), all members were great musicians.
I''ve met Annabella a few times and she is so so nice and truly a genuine person in-person. I agree ditching McClaren was probly a good idea. Every song on WTGGTTTGG is a gem & great track. 80s were the best. And the 60s & 70s! That whole time period was the best. Cheers...
SWEET'S producer... mike chapman....who wrote ballroom blitz... produced this album... and insisted they all write their own parts....worked perfectly ! 👍...btw.... this album is one of those rare one's i can't play one song or side....i always play the whole thing 😋
Lucky enough to see them cause my mates supported them. Dave is a phenomenal drummer, Matthew (God rest his soul) was brilliant and so was Lee on bass. They were even better before leaving Adam Ant (Stuart).
I almost like this band better than the clash. They were one of the best punk bands. i wish they had made it a little further along. But I am not complaining.
Annabella is beautiful and brilliant here. I can't believe the band stabbed her in the back and fired her in 1983. Annabella only found out about it by reading it in the NME! The rest of the band didn't have the guts to tell her to her face. Leigh "the git"Gorman did it again. Annabell and Gorman reformed the band in 1997 only for him to ditch Annabella for a second time and perform under the name "Bow Wow Wow" without Annabella's knowledge, consent or permission, with a new lineup. What a bastard.
Stupidest thing they could have ever done. Without Annabella, they were nothing at all. Zero succes. Unfortunately Annabella didn't manage to be succesful without the band either, so the success and the musical genius were short lived.
yes it's bizarre, how could they not realize that SHE IS BWW? They may be great musicians but the public only ever saw her. Itd be like Nirvana kicking out KC because they thought theyd be better without him.
This was such a great band such a shame they had a short career but there music still rocks now 2017. There is a completely new line up now. The only original member is the bass player an there still calling themselves bow wow wow. That is cheating the true fans. Thats like blondie without Debbie Harry or the GoGo's without Belinda Carlisle. It does not work an it sucks without Annabelle.
yeah, but now Annabella is on the "Lost 80's Tour calling herself Bow Wow Wow as well, which seems fair game, BUT she's doing a lot of this with just her & backing tapes of the bands music. THAT is a total rip-off. Especially considering she doesn't have many or any songwriting credits. Leigh Gorman wrote most if not all the songs.
@@dabiga61 Annabelle had no song writing credits up until the "When going gets tough" album. On that album she is was co-writer on all the songs. So she co-wrote all of the songs played in this video.
I’ll be doing a show with Leigh from Bow Wow Wow, I used to sing in The Januaries , i knew Matthew and Leigh asked me to do a show...leigh came up with the band and concept and just loves playing still ..unfortunately the 2 of them not into working together.
It was what is known as a Thin Switch Falcon. Gretsch White Falcon '79, '80 or '81. The only years they used the thin switches and the open Bigsby. Most believe it was a 1980. The pick-up switches were the thin switch and the Bigsby was different from any Falcon before these years. Look at Duffy's and you'll see the difference as Duffy's Sanctuary Falcon was a '76 I believe. Ashman was so underrated. So different. I own a '77 NM Falcon and now my holy grail... a '79 Ashman Falcon. Took me over 25 years to find it. Over paid for it and worth every cent. RIP Roustabout.
One of the most underrated bass players EVER!
He's incredible.
Absolutely. Leigh was amazing despite his young years. such intricate playing. If i could play bass, it would be like him
Saw this band in 1982 at Irvine Meadows and fell in love. Just pure fun and excitement. Miss the eighties. This song epitomizes the energy and great mood of the times.
Great musicians and a dynamic energetic singer, Leigh on bass the late great Matthew on guitar and Dave 'Burundi' Barbarossa on drums and topping it all the firecracker Anabella, they show anything up in today's boring chart's. 'Aphrodisiac' is shit hot.
I was 13 in 80 when I discovered Bow Wow Wow. Unfortunatly never saw them in France. This band is so underrated, bass player and drummer are incredible.
Brilliant!!! Bow Wow Wow at their peak slightly before the unfortunate split. Thanks for posting this magic footage. What an amazing group.
I love Annabella Lwin!
Astounding how good they got once they ditched McClaren and started writing together. Going Gets Tough is one BOSS record.
I get the impression that Malcolm was a catalyst/disrupter/sine qua non, and that a different kind of manager would be needed once a band was established. Of his two most famous bands, Bow Wow Wow and the Pistols (Matlock lineup), all members were great musicians.
I''ve met Annabella a few times and she is so so nice and truly a genuine person in-person. I agree ditching McClaren was probly a good idea. Every song on WTGGTTTGG is a gem & great track. 80s were the best. And the 60s & 70s! That whole time period was the best. Cheers...
SWEET'S producer... mike chapman....who wrote ballroom blitz... produced this album... and insisted they all write their own parts....worked perfectly ! 👍...btw.... this album is one of those rare one's i can't play one song or side....i always play the whole thing 😋
I had their Tough Gets Going album. Best group from the 1980’s!
Lucky enough to see them cause my mates supported them. Dave is a phenomenal drummer, Matthew (God rest his soul) was brilliant and so was Lee on bass. They were even better before leaving Adam Ant (Stuart).
One of my fav bands from the 80's.
What a f**kin' awesome band! I've been a huge fan since '82 when I was just 12. Thanks for sharing this clip, uploaded on my birthday, no less! XOX
This is so fantastic to see as one raw unfiltered performance. They were so talented. Another wonder of TH-cam.
Pure GOLD.....what a brillant drummer❤
One of my Fave Bow Wow WoW songs, just so catchy.
Classic, timeless band
Also! WHAT A GREATTTT PERFORMANCE!!!!!!!!
Not only were they a great band but Annabella was an opera singer in a rock group.
One of my favs by them. Love the rifs and AL.
Saw them in 1983 or 1984. Awesome show.
gorgeous band
I loved this album
Thanks for uploading! :)
I almost like this band better than the clash. They were one of the best punk bands. i wish they had made it a little further along. But I am not complaining.
this bass player is shredding!!! of course it's the old band of adam ant
You can hear the Pretenders influence on them, Wow Wow Roustabout has a Bad Boys Get Spanked vibe.
Annabella is beautiful and brilliant here. I can't believe the band stabbed her in the back and fired her in 1983. Annabella only found out about it by reading it in the NME! The rest of the band didn't have the guts to tell her to her face.
Leigh "the git"Gorman did it again. Annabell and Gorman reformed the band in 1997 only for him to ditch Annabella for a second time and perform under the name "Bow Wow Wow" without Annabella's knowledge, consent or permission, with a new lineup. What a bastard.
Stupidest thing they could have ever done. Without Annabella, they were nothing at all. Zero succes. Unfortunately Annabella didn't manage to be succesful without the band either, so the success and the musical genius were short lived.
yes it's bizarre, how could they not realize that SHE IS BWW? They may be great musicians but the public only ever saw her. Itd be like Nirvana kicking out KC because they thought theyd be better without him.
...her vocals were angelic...
BWW brought it, live. Here's the proof.
.. beautiful music.. simple as that
Now I know where Lily Allen got her act from.
This was such a great band such a shame they had a short career but there music still rocks now 2017. There is a completely new line up now. The only original member is the bass player an there still calling themselves bow wow wow. That is cheating the true fans. Thats like blondie without Debbie Harry or the GoGo's without Belinda Carlisle. It does not work an it sucks without Annabelle.
yeah, but now Annabella is on the "Lost 80's Tour calling herself Bow Wow Wow as well, which seems fair game, BUT she's doing a lot of this with just her & backing tapes of the bands music. THAT is a total rip-off. Especially considering she doesn't have many or any songwriting credits. Leigh Gorman wrote most if not all the songs.
@@dabiga61 Annabelle had no song writing credits up until the "When going gets tough" album. On that album she is was co-writer on all the songs. So she co-wrote all of the songs played in this video.
There are three ways to spell there/their/they're. You picked the one that isn't right either time. That takes real talent!
It REALLY sucks without Matt, one of the most iconic guitarists ever.
I’ll be doing a show with Leigh from Bow Wow Wow, I used to sing in The Januaries , i knew Matthew and Leigh asked me to do a show...leigh came up with the band and concept and just loves playing still ..unfortunately the 2 of them not into working together.
Love them lots! :0)
Love it
What guitar did the lead guitarist play? Gretch?
Yes, a Gretsch White Falcon.
Brian Setzer, Billy Duffy, Syl Sylvain.
It was what is known as a Thin Switch Falcon. Gretsch White Falcon '79, '80 or '81. The only years they used the thin switches and the open Bigsby. Most believe it was a 1980. The pick-up switches were the thin switch and the Bigsby was different from any Falcon before these years. Look at Duffy's and you'll see the difference as Duffy's Sanctuary Falcon was a '76 I believe. Ashman was so underrated. So different. I own a '77 NM Falcon and now my holy grail... a '79 Ashman Falcon. Took me over 25 years to find it. Over paid for it and worth every cent. RIP Roustabout.
A Gretsch G7593 white falcon
@@drewbaisden3475 what sort of price? Such a great sound
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ok so?
Yeah for sure but also like the worst video ever taken
It's fucking raw. Be glad you got to see this "worst video" before it is lost to time, and you'll have to suffer what is called modern music.
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