I'll share this story about Joe with you. The Wall of Voo Doo toured the US in '82 to support the release of one of THE best albums I own. CALL OF THE WEST. I lived in Atlanta at the time they hit town. Unfortunately, someone stole their equipment while they were in the city (welcome south brother) and they had to scramble to find enough stuff to play two sets at the legendary Club 688. Which they did. I was so enamored by the first show that me and my gf came back the following night. To this day, I can't say that I've ever seen better shows at that legendary club. They were so novel. Stan was the consummate performer. Animated, energetic and mesmerizing. So was Marc Moreland and Joe Nanini. Chaz Grey had his own personality. Joe used to borrow his wife's pots and pans in order to develop new sounds. He lived for percussion. When the band finished the album title cut, "Call of the West", in the end Joe would add his voice, "I USED TO BE SOMEBODY. DON' T WALK AWAY FROM ME, GODDAMN YOU. i USED TO BE SOMEBODY." It was so kewl. I still can see and hear him yelling that. Then he'd return to the next song. Moment over. I loved that band. They should have. .and could have. .been one of America's finest. They had all the elements. But Stan had other ideas and decided to leave. The irony is. . he chose to split a year after the successful debut of Call of the West. Something really blew up inside the band. Joe Nanini left as well. Of course, Stan's career as a solo artist moved on but Joe got tired of the music scene and moved to. . .Atlanta. He and wife got jobs in a factory and actually lived not far from me. They also played trivia in a small bar that I used to frequent. Only I never saw him nor knew that until later. When he passed away, I learned the news from a local radio station. He was 45. Far too young. I still play CALL of the WEST a lot. It never gets old. Marc Moreland is gone. Joe is gone but their work inside that iconic album will never disappear. Had he lived, Joe Nanini would have ranked among the best.
@@Trainy2 He should know. I knew Johnette Napolitano from Concrete Blonde. .and really good friend of Marc Morelands. I'd question her about the break up but couldn't get a definitive answer. Too bad. That band could have been spectacular had they been able to stay together.
@@michaelwolf6424 The one good thing is they'll forever be that cool band you can introduce people to and blow their minds. One of the most original sounds ever.
Thanks for posting this. I had the huge pleasure in supporting this incredible band back in 1981 along with XTC on the bill. (San Fran & L.A.)Absolutely blew this London boy away. Became good pals with Marc and Chas especially, Marc stayed with us when in London. Such a fantastic band , sound ,and bunch of guys. Still sounds magnificent. Sadly missed but never forgotten .
Joe Nanini "borrowed" his wife's pots and pans. He was the ultimate percussionist, never satisfied with the sounds he created but he should have been . He was brilliant.
Setlist correction: 0:16 Red Light 3:29 Me and My Dad 7:03 Lost Weekend 12:08 On Interstate 15 14:34 Animal Day 17:37 Call of the West 23:46 The Passenger 27:36 Mexican Radio
In 1985/86 I was never a big Wall of Voodoo fan, then, I saw them open for Adam Ant at the Boston Orpheum and was hooked. Bought all their albums within a week. Too bad it was not with Stan.
Whoa. This is an amazing relic. And ‘Wall of Voodoo live in Beverly Hills’ is an irony that I’m sure they enjoyed to the max even then. This is just great.
This group's instrument setup can be a soundman's worst nightmare. However, that crazy use of delay/reverb on Stanard's voice and Joe's snare is a little bit much.
Is this correct? PERSONNEL: Stan Ridgway - vocals, organ, synthesizer Marc Moreland - guitar Chas Gray - synthesizer, bass Bill Noland - piano, Joe Nanini - percussion
You would be correct.....Bruce is definitely missed........will never stop luving Stan and the boys nor Andy and the boys................RIP Mark and Joe!!!
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Joe Nanini was such an incredible drummer and percussionist. RIP Joe.
I'll share this story about Joe with you. The Wall of Voo Doo toured the US in '82 to support the release of one of THE best albums I own. CALL OF THE WEST. I lived in Atlanta at the time they hit town. Unfortunately, someone stole their equipment while they were in the city (welcome south brother) and they had to scramble to find enough stuff to play two sets at the legendary Club 688. Which they did. I was so enamored by the first show that me and my gf came back the following night. To this day, I can't say that I've ever seen better shows at that legendary club. They were so novel. Stan was the consummate performer. Animated, energetic and mesmerizing. So was Marc Moreland and Joe Nanini. Chaz Grey had his own personality.
Joe used to borrow his wife's pots and pans in order to develop new sounds. He lived for percussion. When the band finished the album title cut, "Call of the West", in the end Joe would add his voice, "I USED TO BE SOMEBODY. DON' T WALK AWAY FROM ME, GODDAMN YOU. i USED TO BE SOMEBODY." It was so kewl. I still can see and hear him yelling that. Then he'd return to the next song. Moment over.
I loved that band. They should have. .and could have. .been one of America's finest. They had all the elements. But Stan had other ideas and decided to leave. The irony is. . he chose to split a year after the successful debut of Call of the West. Something really blew up inside the band. Joe Nanini left as well. Of course, Stan's career as a solo artist moved on but Joe got tired of the music scene and moved to. . .Atlanta. He and wife got jobs in a factory and actually lived not far from me. They also played trivia in a small bar that I used to frequent. Only I never saw him nor knew that until later. When he passed away, I learned the news from a local radio station. He was 45. Far too young.
I still play CALL of the WEST a lot. It never gets old. Marc Moreland is gone. Joe is gone but their work inside that iconic album will never disappear. Had he lived, Joe Nanini would have ranked among the best.
@@michaelwolf6424 The story from Stan is that drugs are what broke the band up. I never heard him elaborate on it any further.
@@Trainy2 He should know. I knew Johnette Napolitano from Concrete Blonde. .and really good friend of Marc Morelands. I'd question her about the break up but couldn't get a definitive answer. Too bad. That band could have been spectacular had they been able to stay together.
@@michaelwolf6424 The one good thing is they'll forever be that cool band you can introduce people to and blow their minds. One of the most original sounds ever.
@@michaelwolf6424 excellent anecdote. Do you knowwhere Joe was born?
Marc was absolutely KILLING IT that night....
Oh how I wish there were more of their concerts available, especially with cleaned up audio and video. Such an under appreciated band.
Wall of Voodoo Live in Australia (and Bullhead City, AZ) is a terrific live album!
@@jonniringodingo Oh! Fantastic! I'll have to check it/them out! Thanks!
@@mountstneonstudios My pleasure!!! Play it loud!
@@jonniringodingohowever not with Stan
Thanks for posting this. I had the huge pleasure in supporting this incredible band back in 1981 along with XTC on the bill. (San Fran & L.A.)Absolutely blew this London boy away. Became good pals with Marc and Chas especially, Marc stayed with us when in London. Such a fantastic band , sound ,and bunch of guys. Still sounds magnificent. Sadly missed but never forgotten .
The drummer is very unique. I get there’s a drum machine. This is where “percussionist” comes into play. Very nice job.
Joe Nanini "borrowed" his wife's pots and pans. He was the ultimate percussionist, never satisfied with the sounds he created but he should have been . He was brilliant.
Here he's hitting on the off beat given a 5/8feel
Probably the best thing on the internet.
Man, WOV at the top of their game.
This video should have about a million views.
Extraordinary! Like The Residents crossed with Devo, Harry Partch, and Johnny Cash.
We’re you aware that there was a resident in the audience? You can see him at the very end in the eyeball costume
@@mjellyfish8397 aha!
This show is actually them opening for DEVO, and the next day (Halloween) they opened for The Residents
@@LFrench ha! Well, there ya go!
Residents? Never heard of them. I need to explore.
Setlist correction:
0:16 Red Light
3:29 Me and My Dad
7:03 Lost Weekend
12:08 On Interstate 15
14:34 Animal Day
17:37 Call of the West
23:46 The Passenger
27:36 Mexican Radio
In 1985/86 I was never a big Wall of Voodoo fan, then, I saw them open for Adam Ant at the Boston Orpheum and was hooked. Bought all their albums within a week. Too bad it was not with Stan.
If I was at the devo wall of voodoo show I mightve had a stroke
I see the technical problems that plagued Devo's show that night started well before they took the stage...
I love those big Morricone guitars, gritty cinematic lyrics, and factory-sequenced percussions. What a vision!
Whoa. This is an amazing relic. And ‘Wall of Voodoo live in Beverly Hills’ is an irony that I’m sure they enjoyed to the max even then. This is just great.
Legends
Minimalist punk from guys who should have been scoring movies too!
I love how most of 'Mexican Radio' sounds like it's being run through a Roland Space Echo.
Love this so much! Stan Ridgway is a truly unique talent. I wish I could have seen WOV live.
Now I can say I saw Wall of Voodoo live!!!! FANTASTIC! With Stan!!!
Saw the Wall live in 1982, Great. ❤
I'm on a Stan Tear. ❤ Awesomeness thanks for posting!! 😊
This group's instrument setup can be a soundman's worst nightmare. However, that crazy use of delay/reverb on Stanard's voice and Joe's snare is a little bit much.
The reverb on the vocals kills it honestly
Is this correct?
PERSONNEL:
Stan Ridgway - vocals, organ, synthesizer
Marc Moreland - guitar
Chas Gray - synthesizer, bass
Bill Noland - piano,
Joe Nanini - percussion
Cool
Wall of Voodoo - Razor Sharp 🖖
this video is a gem , thank you !!
I don't think Bruce is up there. I think that's Bill Noland on the keyboards at stage left.
More than likely Noland. Bruce did not return until Andy Prieboy era. He did not even finish that one either as he left before their live album.
You would be correct.....Bruce is definitely missed........will never stop luving Stan and the boys nor Andy and the boys................RIP Mark and Joe!!!
my boyz!!!
Perfect and with the added humour a welcome from todays rubbish
during the song mexican radio the singer goes into the crowd and ascs two people if they are potatos---did that mean devo was also on the bill???
Another commenter mentions Devo as the headliner a few posts above this one so yes.
Yes they headlined
Audio and video not good but you see the talent
Real artistic work ! Bravo