SO many of their songs betray a disdain for society and the trappings of adulthood; the statements they made were often hidden under bubbling baseline and guitar groove (think Town Called Malice) yet the lyrics unveiled a deeper and more honest viewpoint. The Jam have been "gone" a very long time; yet they are immortal to their fanbase, who remain hopeful for a reunion. The "legacy" they left has stood the test; they never got old, or fat, or bald... NO shitty Jam record exists; as it was done with integrity, honesty and class. The rage and disconnect of "youth" (youth being relative...) captured perfectly. A near perfect template to follow... for those so inclined.
Weller's lyrics must have been a huge subconscious influence upon my own life. Even in middle age, I still feel disdain for "adult" culture, sticking with an advanced version of the Post-Punk/Alternative Rock subculture that I learned in my teens and twenties.
Well written. Weller could surely not have known 40 yrs hence a love & passion for not only their music but it has to be said, and I hate myself for saying it -the jam are dead long live the JAM
It's STILL a classic tune. I must admit as a BIG Jam fan. I have most of their recordings on various media formats. DVD, Video, even Betamax (Remember them) And the list goes on... But, in all my days of being a mod since 79 (ish), I have NOT heard this version! Fantastic! I just had to share a rare gem with my group and have added it to my YT playlist. KTF! I shall give you a mention in my FB group
Stayed up late with the TV volume on 0 so my parents wouldn't hear to watch this on a school night....good times. And years later I discovered Weller was playing a lick from the Jackson's "Don't Stop Till You Get Enough".
@@colingeddes2172 hello again 😊, I love the whole album, Pretty Green is just another classic. I do love Bruce and Rick as well 🙃.. Where abouts are you, are you UK or afar? I still listen to them everyday. I can never get bored of their music.
@@colingeddes2172 I collect vinyl. Luckily still have all my original Jam albums. My daughter grew up thinking I loved Weller more than anyone in the world, 😂. Think she understands me now though. That that is in fact true 🤣,
I called my younger brother who had bought a Betamax video recorder and asked him to stay up and record this for me, thank God he did as its literally the only copy of this out there. I know its the one he recorded because his color tune was off at the time and all the red on Weller jacket is too bright, but I'm ok with it now all these 41 years later.
Often wondered did Lennon happen to watch this(in his NY apartment)? And what he would’ve thought? ....just months too, before he was shot dead. Gerard(Belfast)
Lennon was LONG dead this was broadcast in the Spring of 1981, I know because I risked severe punishment creeping towards the TV to watch it on a school night.
Paul Weller explaining how the economy works: "I've got a pocket full of pretty green I'm going to give it to the man behind the counter He's going to give me food and water I'm gonna eat that and look for more"
@@corinnehansen4316 The sun newspaper is a pariah here in Liverpool due to blatant lies in regards to the The Hillsborough tragedy, funnily enough the name is actually from Martin Eden by Jack London I just thought his wording was striking
@@theshameofthesun I was born in Liverpool and although I dont live there I am fully aware of the feelings of this scum! I wont allow it in my house. You are supported in your cause, even if I am miles away now. RIP 97.
@@corinnehansen4316 ahh ta, its an awful incident compounded by deceitful lying police and lying deceitful government hidden away until David Cameron authorised full disclosure, thanks
The best band of all-time. bar none.
In my top-3, for sure!
💯😊
SO many of their songs betray a disdain for society and the trappings of adulthood; the statements they made were often hidden under bubbling baseline and guitar groove (think Town Called Malice) yet the lyrics unveiled a deeper and more honest viewpoint. The Jam have been "gone" a very long time; yet they are immortal to their fanbase, who remain hopeful for a reunion. The "legacy" they left has stood the test; they never got old, or fat, or bald... NO shitty Jam record exists; as it was done with integrity, honesty and class. The rage and disconnect of "youth" (youth being relative...) captured perfectly. A near perfect template to follow... for those so inclined.
Weller's lyrics must have been a huge subconscious influence upon my own life. Even in middle age, I still feel disdain for "adult" culture, sticking with an advanced version of the Post-Punk/Alternative Rock subculture that I learned in my teens and twenties.
@@jimmyrazor6202 I totally agree with you..
Well written. Weller could surely not have known 40 yrs hence a love & passion for not only their music but it has to be said, and I hate myself for saying it -the jam are dead long live the JAM
@@neilwebster9410 doesnt matter what any one is ? its theirs
Agree, they split at the top of their game. Almost 40 years later, they still give me the shivers. KTF!
Paul, Bruce & Rick. True legends 👍
It's STILL a classic tune. I must admit as a BIG Jam fan. I have most of their recordings on various media formats. DVD, Video, even Betamax (Remember them) And the list goes on... But, in all my days of being a mod since 79 (ish), I have NOT heard this version! Fantastic! I just had to share a rare gem with my group and have added it to my YT playlist. KTF! I shall give you a mention in my FB group
not just pretty green, but pretty f-in great! the tomorrow show live tom snyder may 27 1981. amazing.
Stayed up late with the TV volume on 0 so my parents wouldn't hear to watch this on a school night....good times. And years later I discovered Weller was playing a lick from the Jackson's "Don't Stop Till You Get Enough".
Finally, I'm not the only one to realize this
@@johnantonescu5096 I started many an argument about this on the Interwebs
It ain't the Jacksons,its solo Michael
the way they mesh the instruments together sounds so cool..timeless
Absolutely fantastic band, full of energy and passion 👌.
Best band ever
Manchester Apollo 1979.. 57 this year🙄
It's something that I've learnt on my own!!!
2021 and still makes me buzz when I hear this... Long live Weller. KTF
@@colingeddes2172 hello again 😊, I love the whole album, Pretty Green is just another classic. I do love Bruce and Rick as well 🙃.. Where abouts are you, are you UK or afar? I still listen to them everyday. I can never get bored of their music.
@@colingeddes2172 I collect vinyl. Luckily still have all my original Jam albums. My daughter grew up thinking I loved Weller more than anyone in the world, 😂. Think she understands me now though. That that is in fact true 🤣,
can’t do anything without the pretty green-
And they are digitalising it. DON''T let it happen.
Great live performance from the boys
The one and only God of music.
spot on -No fakers please
mint jacket !!!!!!!!! and great tune
and matching bowling shoes, let's hope paul pinched those himself.
Feel the passion!
good film and sound
I called my younger brother who had bought a Betamax video recorder and asked him to stay up and record this for me, thank God he did as its literally the only copy of this out there. I know its the one he recorded because his color tune was off at the time and all the red on Weller jacket is too bright, but I'm ok with it now all these 41 years later.
Comeback the jam!!
I saw em in liverpool years ago wi lads from school
Nailed !!!
Mod forever, clean British.❤
Poor year for the band but great tune from sound affects another hidden gem that could of been no1
pauls jacket is a red levi..well smart
he always was a man of style
matching red shoes, proper way to pull it off.
@@THEQueeferSutherland , could of been big in the USA , but hey ...Maybe too English or Paul didn’t wanna put the hours in?
Very nice look with the Fred Perry underneath 😀.
nice jacket paul
Notice the Marshall signs have been taken off the amps!
Hav'en some of it!
pretty green
Often wondered did Lennon happen to watch this(in his NY apartment)? And what he would’ve thought?
....just months too, before he was shot dead.
Gerard(Belfast)
Lennon was LONG dead this was broadcast in the Spring of 1981, I know because I risked severe punishment creeping towards the TV to watch it on a school night.
@@anorakthing8968 Right. I had presumed this programme was broadcast live.
Was this great performance a one off or a concert?.I want to see more please.
They did two or three(?) songs I think
So this is where Liam Gallagher got the Name Pretty Green from ? .
Yepp
Correct. Pretty Green was the old £1 note
NOICE
Paul Weller explaining how the economy works:
"I've got a pocket full of pretty green
I'm going to give it to the man behind the counter
He's going to give me food and water
I'm gonna eat that and look for more"
The Tomorrow Show with Tom Snyder (usa) 27-05-81
I have.I'll upload it soon.
charla gracias verde
mint jacket
Starts $hyte.... BUT... ends up. Great 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😊😊😊😊😘👍👍👍😀😀😀😎😎😎😃😄
Do you know their revolver type album, i bought it
@@leafsinseven yeah, this bit I suppose, brilliant LP its in the attic i think, but the only contemporary band I bought
@@theshameofthesun is your name anything to do with the newspaper?
@@corinnehansen4316 The sun newspaper is a pariah here in Liverpool due to blatant lies in regards to the The Hillsborough tragedy, funnily enough the name is actually from Martin Eden by Jack London I just thought his wording was striking
@@theshameofthesun I was born in Liverpool and although I dont live there I am fully aware of the feelings of this scum! I wont allow it in my house. You are supported in your cause, even if I am miles away now. RIP 97.
@@corinnehansen4316 ahh ta, its an awful incident compounded by deceitful lying police and lying deceitful government hidden away until David Cameron authorised full disclosure, thanks
fuck me...lessons for life
RocRock n Roll?
He must be mad with money by now.