SUS fir me , so good me n my mates in our shit punk band learned it as well as West One and did local gigs , knew we weren’t gonna make it but was just such fun at the time “ You look too obvious - We got ya with SUS ! “ ✊ 👍🏴
'The Ruts' are definitely Punk from '79, they were formed earlier, some of their songs have a Reggae influence, this was their biggest hit. Other tracks to check out by them are: "Staring At The Rude Boys", "In A Rut", "Something That I Said", "Give Youth a Chance", "Jah War", "West One (Shine On Me)", "Dope For Guns", "Savage Circle", "H Eyes", "S.U.S." "Society". There are many more but these are good ones to continue with.
One of my favourite songs. This might be the first time time I hve seen a performance of it though. How about a reaction to Wreckless Eric and Pop Song?
One of my favorite songs of the late 70's early 80's. Exceptionally well Produced which was not the norm in punk rock. Band could have been 80's standouts but singer died of an unfortunate drug overdose. Great pick.
Oh it’s Punk ok Chris - main difference with The Ruts is they were fantastic songwriters and musicians. So they had all the sneer and swagger of any punk band but they had the talent to back that up in terms of playing their instruments. This track is mega fantastic and it’s from the equally mega fantastic Album The Crack !!! I asked for their reggae classic Jah War from the same album but I couldve asked for ANY track cis it’s flawless . They never achieved their quite obvious destiny due to the scourge of Heroin addiction which claimed their oh so talented lead singer Malcolm Owen just a short time later , he discusses this on another fav track called H Eyes .. such a waste of a young life … anyhoo ….. Thanks for playing , thanks to the folk who asked for it .. made my day 😅 👍🏴
Aaaagh ! Yes ! Have not heard this for Yonks ! Shame how the big H put the Kyebosh on this great Band !What a shame ! As you both C and C have proper enjoyed this lot ! I do think its only fare to give two top bands of this time a go !!! The "Skids " Into the Valley , Working for the Yankee Dollar !! and The "Motors " Dancing the Night Away , Dreaming your Life Away !! I dont think you will be disappointed ! Cheers
@@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering Ha ! Yes , sir Jay , they were a great band , did not realize up until recently they used to be Ducks Deluxe , I always thought it sounds too much like Be Bop Deluxe , just change the name , well they did !!! Bizzarre , have a good one Squire !
@@ghichens3418 I mentioned Forget about you not only as it’s a great track but because of the enormous similarity to the the theme music to BBC’s Saturday afternoon sports show Grandstand 🤣.. Catch ye later Sir G 👋 👍🏴
Both England & The United States are having very divisive elections this year & people aren't really voting for someone , they are voting against someone else & thats an unfortunate way to vote. Its nice to support a candidate & or party that gives you hope & optimism over fear & despair. Not this year.
We have a Prime Minister who backstabbed his way to the top. We have a leader of the opposition who makes up any policy the people might vote for. Both vile individuals. America has a president who seems to be heading towards senility and hates the English, and Trump who is pro Putin. I have no idea what is happening to the world. We are already in another cold war, and armed conflict is only a stone's throw away. Try Gillan, Mutually assured distruction. It's very much where we're heading for.
@davidellis5141 Surely the Democrats' record over the last 4 years should give people hope and optimism but no, it's more complex. People follow party lines, they're told socialism is communism (and now fascism, as it is in Russia) and are given bogeymen in the form of immigrant 'invasions' (Hitler's playbook) or vote for me (a wannabe dictator) who'll fix it for you. In England we have the dying embers of a failed regime of similarly right-wing politics that has failed us miserably over 14 years and from which the hard liners have jumped ship to the Reform party. The only viable alternative is Labour - who at least have some empathy with some of the issues like transport, education, health, climate, infrastructure and power - sound familiar USA?
Great track by a great band. As mentioned by others Malcolm Owen the lead singer died from overdosing on heroin. A couple of their songs address his addiction and serve as cautionary tales. H-Eyes and Love in vain , the second one is reggae influenced which even today I find heart wrenching to listen to.
Hello, Chris and Cynthia, a favourite Pub Rock band of mine in the 1970's were "Alberto Y Lost Trios Paranoias". I very much doubt that you have heard of them before, they used to play regularly at my local nightclub. How about doing a first listen review of their "Head's Down, No Nonsense Mindless Boogie", it is a great rocker with more than a nod to Status Quo. Enjoy.
Could just have been my first gig aged 14 and still at school (1979)! They played our local town (The Bournemouth winter gardens)! Mates went and I missed it!. Their album "The Crack" in in my top ten albums of all time! Malcolm Owen and Paul Fox RIP! ❤
Top track, the singer Malcolm Owen died in 1980. But the ruts are still going strong to this day. Staring at the rude boys is another top track. Keep on giving us a great selection of music.thank you.
Your opinion is totally valid kev that they’re still going today , I differ though . The Ruts name is still going but without Owens and especially Paul Fox the blisteringly talented guitarist who died in 2007 this , in my opinion , can only really be a tribute band at best . Good luck to them but I wouldn’t pay to see them and would prefer they changed the name instead of trading in it . Not being difficult with YOU btw , I feel the same about all those 60’s groups who are still going 🤷♂️.. like The Drifters etc , who now have NO original members left 🤯.. anyway , that’s my tuppence worth ✊ 👍🏴
@@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering it would be great in a perfect world that all bands only continue with original members. The reality is people leave or pass on so it's always diluted but the songs still sound great and new material is always a bonus.
Im a punk, since about 1983 and i'd have to say The Ruts are probably my favourite band, possibly my most favourite of any genre, Their Staring at the rude boys song is probably my favourite song of all time and their album The Crack is probably my most favourite album of all time, love em. At the start of this video, singer Malcoms wearing a red t shirt thats from a live in France live set, worth watching on youtube, it really shows the musicianship and the fun they had on stage. As for punk vs postpunk they were definitely punk starting in 1977 but they could play their instruments and like The Clash also played reggae songs, so prolly where it makes them sound more post punk? Malcolm sadly died aged 26 in 1980 and only released the one album, another came out after (mainly singles and demos on it), and the aforementioned Staring at the rudeboys single, one wonders what they wouldve sounded like later on with malcolm still around, they still play as Ruts DC but will never hit the same heights as the first album and early singles.
Great song by a great band........saw them live back in the day in Bethnal Green in London and they were brilliant. The Ruts were a real Punk band.....not one of the bandwagon jumpers.....they could really play their stuff.....with class and anger@!!! 👊👍
Another Fave of John Peel. Their First 7" was oot on the People Unite Label set up by a fantastic Reggae band, Misty In Roots with help fi John Peel. Do check Misty In Roots if you get time. "Oh Wicked Man" fi the Live at The Counter Eurovision, their First LP is a great one to start with.
@@charlesappleby8049 It's one of the few Live Reggae LPs I have and it's such a great example of how they sound onstage. I was lucky enough to have seen them live a few years ago.
This was definitely punk even though a year or two after the Clash, Pistols, Stranglers, Damned, Jam etc. Jah War is a great reggae/punk track but my favourite is ‘It Was Cold’, a chilling track about nuclear war. Grim but superb
Nearly 1000 views C n C !! .. just saying 👀.. this is where it’s at !! Jah War !!… SUS .. Something that I said .. Staring at the Rude boys !!.. No pressure … 😂 👍🏴
Pepe La Moco made me smile as well Cynthia as I couldnt help but think of Pepe le Pew the French stripe cartoon skunt constantly on the quest for love.
Thanks once again for playing that, its possibly just as relevent today as it was back then, when and if you get time could you checkout Slaves with Wake up London which has quite a good video or even a live performance, or Little Creature by Royal Blood both bands are duos but seem to put on great live performances, thank you once again
The Ruts were the best live Band I ever saw, Malcolm Owen was so charismatic with his stage presence, They performed the album The Crack perfectly. Listen to The Crack its excellant.
Another great choice, brilliant performance. How about checking out Masquerade or Into The Valley by The Skids, it's worth a look just for Richard Jobsons dancing 😂😂
Great song. It felt like punk at the time and, importantly, it has a punk message. I liked your discussion about the lyrics and politics. To take the argument a step further, i woukd suggest reviewing Big A Little A by the band CRASS. A cracking tune and one to do with the lyrics on screen. It's one of their most accessible songs. In the UK they were at the forefront of the Anarcho music scene. The Peel session s are great of theirs. I think he was the only DJ eho had the guts to play their stuff!
Another classic from my youth (or youf). Enjoyed the chair dancing again. Agree with your political analysis. Too lazy to see if you have shown The Skids or The Vapours (especially "Turning Japanese" or "Messaage to Hero").
The Ruts are one of my favourite bands. Check out the albums The Crack and Grin & Bear It. As for other Ruts songs to react to try Staring At The Rude Boys, Something That I Said or You're Just A....
A call to arms and as emblematic of it era as Ghost Town by The Specials, or One in Ten by UB40. Sometimes change requires a revolution, not just an election. The UK needed a revolution in 1979, we just got the wrong one.
I think there is some argument that ignorance in today’s information architecture is understandable…there’s too much information and sorting signal from noise is almost impossible. Agree with everything else you said though.
@@gertstraatenvander4684 It's alright. A lot of stuff got stolen where I was living. I lived a few blocks away from Colin Hay of Men At Work in the early 80's. He wrote ''Who Can It Be Now'' about the junkies that knocked on our doors. If they couldn't get in, they'd just force their way in and take our stuff when nobody was home. Unlike me, he made a buck out of living in that neighbourhood.
Losing Owen was a huge loss. The band have gone on to make great dub music and are a renowned rhythm section who have been on many recordings. They were early London punk, very close to Reggae band Misty In Roots- often a double bill.
@@manchester_is_the_best8486 I said he sounds like Joe which he does and London burning by the clash same lyric , and sirens in the song like white riot , i am not saying they copied the Clash but there are similarities .
thank you! yes! it was a political song about the plight of the aborigines losing their land! i saw midnight oil singing live once & there were a lot of aussies in the crowd!@@hanierfamily
Great band ,Great song...they have so many amazing tunes. if you want something different from them... Love in vein,West One, Fuck your Brain, you will not be disappointed.
One of the best UK punk singles. Such a shame they didn't do 3 or 4 albums with Malcolm Owen. They would have been massive.
my favorite punk song
In my opinion, they were up there with the Jam & the Clash in terms of tightness & versatility. They could have been huge if Malcolm hadn't died.
The clash and the jam could not play ruts songs at all man they are pros total musicians the others garage musicians although great bands
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The second best Ruts song, Staring at the Rude boys is their best IMHO
West one for me bud
thats my favourite too
SUS fir me , so good me n my mates in our shit punk band learned it as well as West One and did local gigs , knew we weren’t gonna make it but was just such fun at the time
“ You look too obvious - We got ya with SUS ! “ ✊
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The SUS, Tightest band ive listened to 👍
@@stephenbennett1643 never heard of them tbh 👋
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'The Ruts' are definitely Punk from '79, they were formed earlier, some of their songs have a Reggae influence, this was their biggest hit. Other tracks to check out by them are:
"Staring At The Rude Boys",
"In A Rut",
"Something That I Said",
"Give Youth a Chance",
"Jah War",
"West One (Shine On Me)",
"Dope For Guns",
"Savage Circle",
"H Eyes",
"S.U.S."
"Society".
There are many more but these are good ones to continue with.
They also backed Laurel Aitken on some songs in the early 80's. Check out the Peel Sessions of Laurel Aitken with The Ruts.
@@skavillecity Yes, a good point. Thanks, I'd forgotten about that.
One of my favourite songs. This might be the first time time I hve seen a performance of it though.
How about a reaction to Wreckless Eric and Pop Song?
One of my favorite songs of the late 70's early 80's. Exceptionally well Produced which was not the norm in punk rock. Band could have been 80's standouts but singer died of an unfortunate drug overdose. Great pick.
Oh it’s Punk ok Chris - main difference with The Ruts is they were fantastic songwriters and musicians. So they had all the sneer and swagger of any punk band but they had the talent to back that up in terms of playing their instruments. This track is mega fantastic and it’s from the equally mega fantastic Album The Crack !!!
I asked for their reggae classic Jah War from the same album but I couldve asked for ANY track cis it’s flawless . They never achieved their quite obvious destiny due to the scourge of Heroin addiction which claimed their oh so talented lead singer Malcolm Owen just a short time later , he discusses this on another fav track called H Eyes .. such a waste of a young life … anyhoo …..
Thanks for playing , thanks to the folk who asked for it .. made my day 😅
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I still remember the news of Malcolm Owen's death. I loved this band.
Aaaagh ! Yes ! Have not heard this for Yonks ! Shame how the big H put the Kyebosh on this
great Band !What a shame !
As you both C and C have proper enjoyed this lot ! I do think its only fare to give two top bands of this time a go !!! The "Skids " Into the Valley , Working for the Yankee Dollar !!
and The "Motors " Dancing the Night Away , Dreaming your Life Away !!
I dont think you will be disappointed ! Cheers
And Airport but the motors too sir G
The one I like best though is their epic single Forget about you ! 👌
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@@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering Ha ! Yes , sir Jay , they were a great band , did not realize up until recently they used to be Ducks Deluxe ,
I always thought it sounds too much like Be Bop Deluxe , just change the name , well they did !!! Bizzarre , have a good one Squire !
@@ghichens3418 I mentioned Forget about you not only as it’s a great track but because of the enormous similarity to the the theme music to BBC’s Saturday afternoon sports show Grandstand 🤣..
Catch ye later Sir G 👋
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@@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering Ha ! I will check that one out !!
Blimey Grandstand , thats going back a bit !!!
@@ghichens3418 I’m as old as fk Graham 😂
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'Ignorant by choice' is a great way of putting it. If you like this I recommend 1979s The Crack, one of the best albums ever IMHO
It's a bombproof record, perfect in every way.
Jah War is another great Ruts track
Both England & The United States are having very divisive elections this year & people aren't really voting for someone , they are voting against someone else & thats an unfortunate way to vote. Its nice to support a candidate & or party that gives you hope & optimism over fear & despair. Not this year.
Not trying to be a jerk David , but I always correct folk who use England instead of Britain or UK .. 🤦♂️ and I know it’s not deliberate
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We have a Prime Minister who backstabbed his way to the top. We have a leader of the opposition who makes up any policy the people might vote for. Both vile individuals.
America has a president who seems to be heading towards senility and hates the English, and Trump who is pro Putin. I have no idea what is happening to the world. We are already in another cold war, and armed conflict is only a stone's throw away.
Try Gillan, Mutually assured distruction. It's very much where we're heading for.
Of course there voting for who they want , over some one they don't want.
You sum the dire situation up perfectly. Very depressing times.
@davidellis5141
Surely the Democrats' record over the last 4 years should give people hope and optimism but no, it's more complex. People follow party lines, they're told socialism is communism (and now fascism, as it is in Russia) and are given bogeymen in the form of immigrant 'invasions' (Hitler's playbook) or vote for me (a wannabe dictator) who'll fix it for you. In England we have the dying embers of a failed regime of similarly right-wing politics that has failed us miserably over 14 years and from which the hard liners have jumped ship to the Reform party. The only viable alternative is Labour - who at least have some empathy with some of the issues like transport, education, health, climate, infrastructure and power - sound familiar USA?
Always liked them. They had a sound all of their own and produced some really good albums and songs. They were definitely under rated.
This is in the top ten punk songs for me. An absolute classic, won’t get it out of my head for a few days now thanks!
The Crack .... Is the best punk album ive heard !
thanx for your acknowledgement of my comment about 'beds are burning'!!
Thank you for the upload and reaction. A classic punk song, one of the best ever.
Great track by a great band. As mentioned by others Malcolm Owen the lead singer died from overdosing on heroin.
A couple of their songs address his addiction and serve as cautionary tales. H-Eyes and Love in vain , the second one is reggae influenced which even today
I find heart wrenching to listen to.
Hello, Chris and Cynthia, a favourite Pub Rock band of mine in the 1970's were "Alberto Y Lost Trios Paranoias". I very much doubt that you have heard of them before, they used to play regularly at my local nightclub. How about doing a first listen review of their "Head's Down, No Nonsense Mindless Boogie", it is a great rocker with more than a nod to Status Quo. Enjoy.
Heads Down No Nonsense Mindless Boogie. Such a great track.
Snuffing like that...😊
Could just have been my first gig aged 14 and still at school (1979)! They played our local town (The Bournemouth winter gardens)! Mates went and I missed it!. Their album "The Crack" in in my top ten albums of all time! Malcolm Owen and Paul Fox RIP! ❤
Top track, the singer Malcolm Owen died in 1980. But the ruts are still going strong to this day. Staring at the rude boys is another top track. Keep on giving us a great selection of music.thank you.
Your opinion is totally valid kev that they’re still going today , I differ though . The Ruts name is still going but without Owens and especially Paul Fox the blisteringly talented guitarist who died in 2007 this , in my opinion , can only really be a tribute band at best . Good luck to them but I wouldn’t pay to see them and would prefer they changed the name instead of trading in it . Not being difficult with YOU btw , I feel the same about all those 60’s groups who are still going 🤷♂️.. like The Drifters etc , who now have NO original members left 🤯.. anyway , that’s my tuppence worth ✊
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@@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering it would be great in a perfect world that all bands only continue with original members. The reality is people leave or pass on so it's always diluted but the songs still sound great and new material is always a bonus.
@@kevv117 we disagree fundamentally kev , but that’s abs fine tbh - let’s agree that the music we both remember is stupendous though ✊
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Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic. Enough said🌞🌞🌞
The whole album, The Crack is one of my all time favourites.
Im a punk, since about 1983 and i'd have to say The Ruts are probably my favourite band, possibly my most favourite of any genre, Their Staring at the rude boys song is probably my favourite song of all time and their album The Crack is probably my most favourite album of all time, love em. At the start of this video, singer Malcoms wearing a red t shirt thats from a live in France live set, worth watching on youtube, it really shows the musicianship and the fun they had on stage. As for punk vs postpunk they were definitely punk starting in 1977 but they could play their instruments and like The Clash also played reggae songs, so prolly where it makes them sound more post punk? Malcolm sadly died aged 26 in 1980 and only released the one album, another came out after (mainly singles and demos on it), and the aforementioned Staring at the rudeboys single, one wonders what they wouldve sounded like later on with malcolm still around, they still play as Ruts DC but will never hit the same heights as the first album and early singles.
Bought this album when it came out and still have it. Skips a bit on this track it’s been played so much. Absolute classic of the era.
My jam in the teens, surprised to see someone to react to this, still is timeless and great song. This 40y punkhead greets you!
One of my favorite songs. Great reaction and analysis! Keep on doing this. Kind regards Jonas Gothenburg Sweden ❤.
I haven't heard this for at least six hours. This is one of Starburst's favourite bands and songs. It's on her playlist in the car.
Aww you lucky sod! Lovely lady who also loves The Crack , I’m sure you treasure her Col ✊
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Great song by a great band........saw them live back in the day in Bethnal Green in London and they were brilliant. The Ruts were a real Punk band.....not one of the bandwagon jumpers.....they could really play their stuff.....with class and anger@!!! 👊👍
Agree with every word mark ✊
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@@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering 🙂👍
The ruts were great and the ruts dc are great I saw them in 2021❤
great track by a great band .... i loved them so much❤
Probably my favourite punk song. Banger!!
Another Fave of John Peel. Their First 7" was oot on the People Unite Label set up by a fantastic Reggae band, Misty In Roots with help fi John Peel.
Do check Misty In Roots if you get time. "Oh Wicked Man" fi the Live at The Counter Eurovision, their First LP is a great one to start with.
Peel promoted the hell out of that Live at the Counter Eurovision LP and rightfully so. The album lies proudly within my record collection.
@@charlesappleby8049 It's one of the few Live Reggae LPs I have and it's such a great example of how they sound onstage. I was lucky enough to have seen them live a few years ago.
There he is ! Yer back .. gig go ok ?
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@@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering Afternoon.
The gig went great wi nae Casualties, ta.
@@SPKdesign1oops .. had a visitor n didn’t reply , apologies .
Great to hear it went well , you had time to catch up with posts yet ?
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Great suggestion, brings back memories 🏴✌️
Got this in my collection.
Like your discussion at the end. Don't vote for any party or your own enslavement. You have the power ! Good stuff.
What a superb band - Malcolm Owen great front man sadly died too young. In a rut, H eyes, Staring at the rude boys, Jah War all great tracks
Yes yes yes and yes 👏👏👏
Chris pure punkrock
And know you've opened up a big box set of awesome music that will definitely get you out of a RUT
This was definitely punk even though a year or two after the Clash, Pistols, Stranglers, Damned, Jam etc. Jah War is a great reggae/punk track but my favourite is ‘It Was Cold’, a chilling track about nuclear war. Grim but superb
Let’s face it 😅 the whole fkn album was fantastic ✊
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True. For me it meant clash, damned etc to step aside for this fantastic band, how talented they were...wow.
Nearly 1000 views C n C !! .. just saying 👀.. this is where it’s at !!
Jah War !!… SUS .. Something that I said .. Staring at the Rude boys !!..
No pressure … 😂
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Pepe La Moco made me smile as well Cynthia as I couldnt help but think of Pepe le Pew the French stripe cartoon skunt constantly on the quest for love.
Something that I said, is another one.
You should do a comparison between eve of destruction by barry mcguire and eve of destruction by the dickies
Thanks once again for playing that, its possibly just as relevent today as it was back then, when and if you get time could you checkout Slaves with Wake up London which has quite a good video or even a live performance, or Little Creature by Royal Blood both bands are duos but seem to put on great live performances, thank you once again
The Ruts were the best live Band I ever saw, Malcolm Owen was so charismatic with his stage presence, They performed the album The Crack perfectly. Listen to The Crack its excellant.
Have they done the song "into the valley" by The skids
I was at that recording! It was actually the second take because there was a glitch with one of the cameras first time round.
I'd mentioned that song in a comment underneath a video from yesterday only a few hours ago! 😄
Great song from an excellent band.
Great in your face attitude song......reminds me of another song you might want to experience....the Teardrop Explodes with Reward.
Bought "The Crack" and "Grin and Bear it" in 1980. Top band. RIP Malcolm and Paul.
Dave Ruffy and Segs are still touring and it's really cool on stage.
DAMN! Cynthia's REALLY gettin' into this one...!!
Another great choice, brilliant performance. How about checking out Masquerade or Into The Valley by The Skids, it's worth a look just for Richard Jobsons dancing 😂😂
Two great minds think alike !
Great song. It felt like punk at the time and, importantly, it has a punk message. I liked your discussion about the lyrics and politics. To take the argument a step further, i woukd suggest reviewing Big A Little A by the band CRASS. A cracking tune and one to do with the lyrics on screen. It's one of their most accessible songs. In the UK they were at the forefront of the Anarcho music scene. The Peel session s are great of theirs. I think he was the only DJ eho had the guts to play their stuff!
Check out Henry Rollings 4 part story of being asked to front the Ruts for Paul Fox tribute concert.Brilliant,funny and sad
Totally agree! And the gig is available online. Amazing!
Seen that this year , funny , rockin n sad ✊
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Another classic from my youth (or youf). Enjoyed the chair dancing again.
Agree with your political analysis.
Too lazy to see if you have shown The Skids or The Vapours (especially "Turning Japanese" or "Messaage to Hero").
We haven't but we are familiar with those songs
Great song, it sounds to me like it could have influenced the Jam's 'Funeral Pyre'. Cheers guys.
Ruts are punk ❤
There are no bad Ruts songs....
Try "West One (Shine On Me)"
Check out stiff little fingers suspect device and at the edge.
We did Suspect Device. We will add the other to our list.
The Ruts are one of my favourite bands. Check out the albums The Crack and Grin & Bear It. As for other Ruts songs to react to try Staring At The Rude Boys, Something That I Said or You're Just A....
Lead singer overdosed shortly after first album release hence why not well known in world
It's Punk...post punk!!
A call to arms and as emblematic of it era as Ghost Town by The Specials, or One in Ten by UB40. Sometimes change requires a revolution, not just an election. The UK needed a revolution in 1979, we just got the wrong one.
Other great Ruts songs incude "In a Rut" and "Something That I Said."
I think there is some argument that ignorance in today’s information architecture is understandable…there’s too much information and sorting signal from noise is almost impossible. Agree with everything else you said though.
I had their two albums back in the early 80's. Love to know who stole them.
Not me! But I have both.
@@gertstraatenvander4684 Ha, ha
@@Win_Lose116 Sorry yours got stolen, I really am. I wasn't making fun of you. It sucks to have your property stolen, especially stuff like this.
@@gertstraatenvander4684 It's alright. A lot of stuff got stolen where I was living. I lived a few blocks away from Colin Hay of Men At Work in the early 80's. He wrote ''Who Can It Be Now'' about the junkies that knocked on our doors. If they couldn't get in, they'd just force their way in and take our stuff when nobody was home. Unlike me, he made a buck out of living in that neighbourhood.
Are your chairs comfortable
Chris has a pretty cushy chair. Mine has heat and massage options but it's starting to feel like it needs more padding. I (Cynthia) have back issues
Losing Owen was a huge loss. The band have gone on to make great dub music and are a renowned rhythm section who have been on many recordings. They were early London punk, very close to Reggae band Misty In Roots- often a double bill.
Was good friends with paul (guitarist) in the 80s,but lost touch with it him in the 90s
Great B side, Society
The lead singer sounds like Joe Strummer it was clash style song .
@@manchester_is_the_best8486Ruts were a different animal for sure. Nothing like The Clash.
@@manchester_is_the_best8486 I said he sounds like Joe which he does and London burning by the clash same lyric , and sirens in the song like white riot , i am not saying they copied the Clash but there are similarities .
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I loved the ruts, although I think it was 78, it's not ignorance, it's stupid people. Same now as then😢
Babylon Western consumer society
'the boomtown ruts!!!!! don't forget the pro aborigine aussie song, 'beds are burning'!!
We love Beds Are Burning by Midnight Oil
thank you! yes! it was a political song about the plight of the aborigines losing their land!
i saw midnight oil singing live once & there were a lot of aussies in the crowd!@@hanierfamily
Great band ,Great song...they have so many amazing tunes. if you want something different from them... Love in vein,West One, Fuck your Brain, you will not be disappointed.
'Ignorant by choice' is a great way of putting it. If you like this I recommend 1979s The Crack, one of the best albums ever IMHO