His voice still sounds just as strong and cutting, even in his late-stage illness. Very powerful image. Cheers to him and Pamala for making it happen one last time
So glad this has been posted, thank you so much for this, I was in the front row, clapping like a mad man as Mark graced his with his presence one last time, I couldn't get that image out of my head of him being raised up and being wheeled onto the stage, some people may not like this but it makes me smile as it shows marks courage and dedication to his music and fans, a true legend indeed, I love you Mark and all you music and accomplishments which are many, rest in peace hip priest, PS just want to send my love and prayers to marks family, pam and the current and past members of the fall, you all contributed to the greatest group ever! Pps sorry for rambling.
he did his final stage entrance the way he did his life -- he didn't give a fuck what anyone else thought. That was part of what made him so fucking awesome. rip MES txs for posting xox
Just watched this video again in July 2019 and burst out crying hysterically, i miss him so much. Its strange since I've never met him but mark has made such a massive impression on my life and has left a massive hole in my life. At least his presence lives on!
WHAT A DYNAMIC ENTRANCE...makes me a little sad for him,but also-very glad for him,proud..listen to the adulation of the crowd..what a man-to still perform ..'like that'..fair do's..RIP MES.
What an amazing person. A singular character. We'll never have the likes of Mark E. Smith again. I have a bunch of old Fall albums from the early 80s & even late 70s & they're still great to listen to; just as great as if they'd come out in the past 4 years! ("No Xmas For John Quays"!!) great singer, great songwriter, great person! RIP!
Way to go. Saw the Fall live only once and it was some gig, let me tell ya! MES was on a separate class. Different, distinct and original. He will be remembered, that's for sure. RIP m8.
Brilliant! Thanks for posting this, very moving and inspiring! Seen them many a time, love them, he always makes a great entrance - opening... ("We are the Fall and we are no way associated with The Australian Doors ..." - Wolverhampton - being a particular favourite). RIP Mark E Smith
Only saw the fall regrettably 3 times but they have to be one of my favourite bands ,saw them at the Clapham grand and someone thew their jumper onto mes head and he just carried on singing, saw John peel outside after the gig thanks for the music M E S .
This still fucks me up to see it. He'd hate hearing it, and me for writing it, but he's one of my R n R gods. Never got to see em live, so a complete life is not possible for me.
Despite his reputation as a curmudgeon, MES was a great showman in his own way. The way he'd come on last a la James Brown after the band had warmed the crowd up, and always say "Good evening we are The Fall" like Johnny Cash would say "hello i'm Johnny Cash". Even when he couldnt walk he still had that panache.
Mark you were a legend but deserved better than this. Seeing you vulnerable is not how I want to remember you. Fellow fans might tell me to fuck off but The Fall to me lost its soul after the night at Brownies when the best rhythm section ever left the band for good. Pissed that a massive constant in my life has gone.
If Carlsberg made Professor Steven Hawkings...! What a complete genius Mark E Smith was...unique, insightful and acerbic to the last. I was lucky enough to see The Fall several times and every show was different, but always galvanised by Mark's compelling stage presence and 'f*** that, this is where it's at!' Attitude. Of course I never knew him personally, but a bit of me died with him. R.I.P. Mate, you are and always will be a legend...LEGEND! Cha!
True professional. Sad he was ill. Yes of over indulgence perhaps. Nothing much said about cause of death. But extremely sad none the less. Original and yes influencial. The Fall, the Smiths and Jazz Butcher same Indie category of originality in 1980's. Seemed to be a hit with his fans and the women he dated. Huge catalogue of songs with driving repetitive effective hooklines, ear worms that stick in your head, some menacing, others Witty never dull, love him or hate him Mark E Smith made his mark for 40 + years with the Fall. At their best when I saw them for a second time supporting U2 in 1987 at Elland Road, Leeds with Brix on Lead Guitar. Best concert I've ever been too.
Oh didn't realise he was responsible for the industrial revolution and the rise of capitalism to drag the peasants out of the mire, not to mention the formation of scientific method. Or did you mean he wrote a good song or two?
suereed A song or two? really is that how you would remember a lyrical genius dedicated to his craft, motivated by the buzz of creating and inspiring others. He wrote more than a song or two. More like an album or two at least, every year for his whole musical career which spanned 40 years. A true maverick out on his own who tore up the rule book and rewrote it. No money motivation or fame seeking. It was simply all about the music and keeping it real! People like mark e Smith don't come around very often.
Given the british audience acceptance of the Fall's works, i.e. somewhere 50 places below Jason Donovan in the charts, you are living in caves. Even Peel wasn't able to influence the british to buy their records.
Of course Peel influenced people to buy The Falls records. He played their records all the time. He had them in session 24 times. Don't you think that made some impact? They were only ever going to be a cult band making that kind of racket. Arguably without Peels support in the early days they would have keeled over after a couple of years, like a thousand other punk bands of the time.
I was there that night and I must confess that at first, I thought the wheelchair was a gag and he was going to stand up after a bit. But it soon became obvious that he really was unable to stand and was very ill. I could tell he was in agony during the whole show, but he was determined to go out there and give the crowd what they paid for right to the bitter end. After the gig, outside I overheard someone moaning that they felt short-changed because he was in a wheelchair. At the time I thought that was pretty mean because everyone could see he was unwell, but now I'm angry. Some people are totally ungrateful. 😠😠😠
Funny how everyone loves MES/The Fall now. Same shit happened to Motörhead and the Ramones. You know, if everyone who had the shirt actually bought a record....
I hated it when people got on the primark ramones/motorhead t.shirt bandwagon!..as a fashion...ive been into ramones since 1977..and seen them 12 times...like motorhead more...I was pleased the fall t.shirts were only available at their wonderful gigs i attended over the years 👌..I treasure my imperial wax solvent one to this day!!..musogazz
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Now my granny has to go out there with her bongos alone.
Splestrie Great comment!!
fantastic comment
His voice still sounds just as strong and cutting, even in his late-stage illness. Very powerful image. Cheers to him and Pamala for making it happen one last time
Punk rock until the very end. A true legend .
I was there, best gig ever. He was ill yet very focused and delivered an excellent performance
So glad this has been posted, thank you so much for this, I was in the front row, clapping like a mad man as Mark graced his with his presence one last time, I couldn't get that image out of my head of him being raised up and being wheeled onto the stage, some people may not like this but it makes me smile as it shows marks courage and dedication to his music and fans, a true legend indeed, I love you Mark and all you music and accomplishments which are many, rest in peace hip priest, PS just want to send my love and prayers to marks family, pam and the current and past members of the fall, you all contributed to the greatest group ever! Pps sorry for rambling.
Nice tribute. Well said.
Ace tribute!
...i find it difficult to see MES in this way... and YES you are absolute RIGHT
he did his final stage entrance the way he did his life -- he didn't give a fuck what anyone else thought. That was part of what made him so fucking awesome. rip MES txs for posting xox
Just watched this video again in July 2019 and burst out crying hysterically, i miss him so much. Its strange since I've never met him but mark has made such a massive impression on my life and has left a massive hole in my life. At least his presence lives on!
Damn, he was badass. Even when he was ill, he still sung.
TrevorTalks MES; “can’t dance, can’t sing” .....
@@peterlawson777 You'll go a long way?
sing?
RIP Mark :( Even when he was this ill he would still make a show.
He knew he was on the way out. What a fucking legend.
He was a tough dude! Nothing could shake him. The music literally drove him. You can tell there's nothing he'd rather be doing. Rest in peace MES.❤️
Most rock and roll thing ever! a unique personality and talent
A tragedy. One of a kind. An unrivalled body of work. R.I.P.
This brought a tear to my eye......... fantastic upload
Now there’s commitment to your art. Respect.
WHAT A DYNAMIC ENTRANCE...makes me a little sad for him,but also-very glad for him,proud..listen to the adulation of the crowd..what a man-to still perform ..'like that'..fair do's..RIP MES.
Now who is going to fire the band
This gave me the goosebumps! What an entrance!
Why can't I thumbs this up infinity times?
This sends fucking shivers down my spine.
Yeh bwoy me too X
The four people who gave this a thumbs down...hang your heads in shame.
What an amazing person. A singular character. We'll never have the likes of Mark E. Smith again. I have a bunch of old Fall albums from the early 80s & even late 70s & they're still great to listen to; just as great as if they'd come out in the past 4 years! ("No Xmas For John Quays"!!) great singer, great songwriter, great person! RIP!
Rest in piece, Mark. Love you.
Mark E was singing offstage before appearing, such a powerful entrance. Rest easy, you are missed. ❤
The MIGHTY Fall
God bless Mark x
"What a dynamic entrance"
Mark E Smith was a one-off. He's gone but his work is very much alive. I still listen.
Way to go. Saw the Fall live only once and it was some gig, let me tell ya! MES was on a separate class. Different, distinct and original. He will be remembered, that's for sure. RIP m8.
Now he's gone , we are The Fall. All of us.
Brilliant! Thanks for posting this, very moving and inspiring! Seen them many a time, love them, he always makes a great entrance - opening... ("We are the Fall and we are no way associated with The Australian Doors ..." - Wolverhampton - being a particular favourite).
RIP Mark E Smith
I just broke the thumbs-up button. What a legend. He'll be sorely missed.
The single most saddest and most amazing stage entrance ever !
Thanks for putting this up..MES RIP
Mark and the rest were the epitome of what actual art is. Doing it for one reason and one fucking reason only
Mark E Smith - in a league of his own. RIP
No compromise whatsoever, even in the face of death. What a man.
i was not expecting that - really got me. i love him so much. such a breath of fresh air - even as he breaks your heart
R.i.P...großartiger Mann..
The man had fucking balls. Respect and RIP Mark
Only saw the fall regrettably 3 times but they have to be one of my favourite bands ,saw them at the Clapham grand and someone thew their jumper onto mes head and he just carried on singing, saw John peel outside after the gig thanks for the music M E S .
now i`m welling up, fuck, i miss him already
A brilliant show.
He owned it
Goosebumps! Thank you for uploading! Still can't quite believe he is really gone; It seems too surreal! RIP Mark! Thank you for the chaos!
Vocally he was still strong. In fact this was the strongest he had sounded in years.
If you close your eyes, you wouldn't know anything was amiss.
R.I.P Mark E Smith 😔
RIP Mark E Smith
He was going to phone in sick, but remembered the work ethic that had been instilled in him (and me), and came and did what he did!!!
Tears in my eyes watching this, what a fucking trooper
Tough as old boots us Northerners are. Sad to see narky Mark go, a true one-off.
At least he couldn't wander around and twiddle with the knobs
We miss you.
This still fucks me up to see it. He'd hate hearing it, and me for writing it, but he's one of my R n R gods. Never got to see em live, so a complete life is not possible for me.
Despite his reputation as a curmudgeon, MES was a great showman in his own way. The way he'd come on last a la James Brown after the band had warmed the crowd up, and always say "Good evening we are The Fall" like Johnny Cash would say "hello i'm Johnny Cash". Even when he couldnt walk he still had that panache.
Literally Rock n Rolling til the end . R.I.P M.E.Smith.
Incredible! Looked better than he did 11 years ago in St. Louis, MO! R.I.P. MES!
fucking great.
Rest In Peace. I’m so sorry I never saw you performing live.
Quite moving really.
Toughest old git in music!I miss him every day.
Till the final snark. What a hero.
Rock AND
Roll.
RIP M.E.S.
Mark you were a legend but deserved better than this. Seeing you vulnerable is not how I want to remember you. Fellow fans might tell me to fuck off but The Fall to me lost its soul after the night at Brownies when the best rhythm section ever left the band for good. Pissed that a massive constant in my life has gone.
Man turns up to work.
Sounds like a fine concert!
A fucking hero.
R.I.P Great man !! ....A New Face in Hell !!
Magnificent bastard
Guy was in a wheel chair still throwing mass tude staring the blackness in its face and sneering
This is my favorite comment, ever. About anything.
Go gently.... JAMAIS.
qu'un MES.
The futures uncertain and the end is always near RIP Mark x
Final Stage En Trance is one of the great Fall songs.
Allah Rahmet Eylesin Ruhun Şaad Olsun BABA
If Carlsberg made Professor Steven Hawkings...!
What a complete genius Mark E Smith was...unique, insightful and acerbic to the last. I was lucky enough to see The Fall several times and every show was different, but always galvanised by Mark's compelling stage presence and 'f*** that, this is where it's at!' Attitude. Of course I never knew him personally, but a bit of me died with him. R.I.P. Mate, you are and always will be a legend...LEGEND! Cha!
R.I.P.
Robert Wyatt did it for years why not Mark? Bravery and attitude
R.I.P
LEGEND
Fucking Legend
Till the bitter end
What a boss!
True professional. Sad he was ill. Yes of over indulgence perhaps. Nothing much said about cause of death. But extremely sad none the less. Original and yes influencial. The Fall, the Smiths and Jazz Butcher same Indie category of originality in 1980's. Seemed to be a hit with his fans and the women he dated. Huge catalogue of songs with driving repetitive effective hooklines, ear worms that stick in your head, some menacing, others Witty never dull, love him or hate him Mark E Smith made his mark for 40 + years with the Fall. At their best when I saw them for a second time supporting U2 in 1987 at Elland Road, Leeds with Brix on Lead Guitar. Best concert I've ever been too.
Tuff till the end. Respect.
RIP
are there any more vids from this show out there?
R.I.P. Mark E. Smith
Dedication.
Rock and roll until the end.
An absolute Hero. If it wasnt for people like mark e smith we would all be still living in caves!
The Good Farang
A bit over the top. Farang, but I get your point.
He thought and he felt, and he reminded us of what we can do with our language.
Oh didn't realise he was responsible for the industrial revolution and the rise of capitalism to drag the peasants out of the mire, not to mention the formation of scientific method. Or did you mean he wrote a good song or two?
suereed A song or two? really is that how you would remember a lyrical genius dedicated to his craft, motivated by the buzz of creating and inspiring others. He wrote more than a song or two. More like an album or two at least, every year for his whole musical career which spanned 40 years. A true maverick out on his own who tore up the rule book and rewrote it. No money motivation or fame seeking. It was simply all about the music and keeping it real! People like mark e Smith don't come around very often.
Given the british audience acceptance of the Fall's works, i.e. somewhere 50 places below Jason Donovan in the charts, you are living in caves. Even Peel wasn't able to influence the british to buy their records.
Of course Peel influenced people to buy The Falls records. He played their records all the time.
He had them in session 24 times. Don't you think that made some impact?
They were only ever going to be a cult band making that kind of racket.
Arguably without Peels support in the early days they would have keeled over after a couple of years,
like a thousand other punk bands of the time.
I was there
😭
ouch 😢
I am fucking gutted, 2018 ....
Tough as a 2 dollar steak. What a legend.
I was there that night and I must confess that at first, I thought the wheelchair was a gag and he was going to stand up after a bit. But it soon became obvious that he
really was unable to stand and was very ill. I could tell he was in agony during the whole show, but he was determined to go out there and give the crowd what they paid for right to the bitter end. After the gig, outside I overheard someone moaning that they felt short-changed because he was in a wheelchair. At the time I thought that was pretty mean because everyone could see he was unwell, but now I'm angry. Some people are totally ungrateful. 😠😠😠
Funny how everyone loves MES/The Fall now. Same shit happened to Motörhead and the Ramones. You know, if everyone who had the shirt actually bought a record....
Yes, totally agree, but I am one of those who bought their stuff. I also was lucky enough to have seen them four times.
I hated it when people got on the primark ramones/motorhead t.shirt bandwagon!..as a fashion...ive been into ramones since 1977..and seen them 12 times...like motorhead more...I was pleased the fall t.shirts were only available at their wonderful gigs i attended over the years 👌..I treasure my imperial wax solvent one to this day!!..musogazz
You were lucky if you were there. How many people can say they were at the first gig?
M.E.S.
There's a man man who knew he had to be there.
what song is he singing here please?
Wolf Kidult Man
The porchlight coming on again.
what's the name of that song
19McDowall89 - Wolf Kidult Man
Phart thanks 👍
Mark went All the way*
Fucking wizard.