This is actually a Brinsley Schwarz group recording and not just Nick Lowe as this mistakenly implies I know I (Ian Gomm) played guitar, sang on it and arranged the harmony vocals and Dave Edmunds produced it!
Nick Lowe...the forgotten GIANT of the New Wave movement. His debut lp stands alone as one of the most original lp of all time. YEAH! I just wrote that!!
You're incorrect. People got hip to Nick right from jump street. Whether solo, with Rockpile or Dave Edmunds, Nick gave all and we went along for a great ride. "New Wave" ran it's course and Nick kept moving forward.
I believe the best modern version is A Perfect Circle's just amazing! Got a history lesson today thou! I believe this IS just too happy for such a moving song!I like the sadness in APC's tone
Has anyone noticed that the main riff sounds like Baba O'Riley from Who's Next released in 1971, three years before Brinsley Schwarz in 1974? The Elvis Costello version has a slightly different riff with more notes which is why I never noticed the similarity. Still a great song which resonates today.
@BLACK GSD54 Now is the time, indeed, for this song - I was saying to my husband two days ago: "where are the strong? and who are the trusted?" - a song for these times for sure...
. He makes me laugh. Heard him on the radio round 77'. Not a peep since. Then ran on Little Village. He does know the hooks and crannies of Pop. We wear the same glasses. Same hair. Same false teeth. What's not to like?
I never knew this was the original until yesterday. I definitely like this version better. Elvis Costello is talented and all, but his voice has the subtlety of a sledge hammer.
This is the original 1974 Brinsley Schwarz version written by Lowe and re-released on a newer 'best of' Nick Lowe collection, and yes, Nick was the bassist.
@@RobPirrie Correction: Nick was the Brinsleys' BASSIST and sang lead on a good majority of their songs! And by the way, this IS the original Brinsley version we're hearing.
@John Hemlock Not at all, Huey Lewis & The News are a great bar band- that's actually worked with Nick Lowe (the Rockpile guys basically) on more occasions than I can count. Their 'pop-ier' hits in the 80s overshadow what a tight and great live band they were, as well as their roots (R&B, Memphis Soul, country, 60s Doo-Wop and early Rock & Roll to name a few) which are present in lesser known songs of theirs.
The original New Favourites of Brinsley Schwarz version (produced by Dave Edmonds, I recall) was a mickey-take ("We must have Luuurrrve, more Peace and Luuurrrrrve..."); but as subsequent versions have surfaced over the intervening decades Nick Lowe appears to have been considering the possibility that he was - unconsciously - having a genuine moment of introspection when he threw down the words.
Elvis' rendition has the fired up energy and tempo that none of the other versions have. Elvis wins. Nothing wrong with the other versions, however. None of them suck because it's such a killer song, but go back and listen to Elvis one more time. Turn it up and feel the rebellion. Love those chord progressions with your entire being: th-cam.com/video/KCGlwx3L-Xk/w-d-xo.html
BigE1293 I just listened to that and it was probably the worst murder of a song I have ever fucking heard... Maybe "being blue eyes" by limp bizkit is comparable. Ouch... That was awful
Wow, this song is BAD!! Unless Maynard James Keenan does it. A Perfect Circles version destroys this or Elvis Costello's version. These versions are so bad compared to APC and MJK's rendition.
Agreed. The previous versions sound so insincere compared to the APC version. By the way, it was Billy Howerdel (APC's guitarist) who sang on that track, not Maynard. Point still stands though.
That band is trash. What an original band name...I think every town had a band named "a perfect circle" at some point. One got famous, thankfully and ended that. I'd never bother listening to them...I feel like I already know what I'm in for.
This is actually a Brinsley Schwarz group recording and not just Nick Lowe as this mistakenly implies I know I (Ian Gomm) played guitar, sang on it and arranged the harmony vocals and Dave Edmunds produced it!
What do you believe contributes to the misattribution?
who wrote it and who was lead vocal??
Live version of Brinsley Schwarz doing this has disappeared from youtube - that's a shame
This, for me, has always been the superior version. When Nick asks "Where are the harmonies?" you delivered. An amazing song.
Hello, Mr. Gomm! Should still be trying to "hold on to what I got"? lol!
On a very cynical Christmas Day, this song helps
My late husband Robert Kirby worked with Nick Lowe on Abdominal Snowman.
Nick Lowe...the forgotten GIANT of the New Wave movement. His debut lp stands alone as one of the most original lp of all time. YEAH! I just wrote that!!
lol its nowhere NEAR the most original but it sure could be one of the best examples of songwriting of all time
do you mean Jesus Of Cool LP ?
It's such a good song. No matter who sings it or which version it was. It's a good song and well done to Nick for writing it.
A song who’s time really has come.
This song is on my YT playlist titled "Funeral Songs".
I know I will have no control then, but I can hope.
honor to where it's due - this song has taken a life of it's own! That! is a sign
This is Nick Lowe's song. Nick's version is sweet and simple, unlike any of the covers. Plus, it's the only version that delivers on the harmony.
Check out Trip Shakespeare's version.
Apc version
Love Nick Lowe he is sadly underrated 🎶🎵😊♥️
You're incorrect. People got hip to Nick right from jump street. Whether solo, with Rockpile or Dave Edmunds, Nick gave
all and we went along for a great ride. "New Wave" ran it's course and Nick kept moving forward.
In 2022 we could really learn from this song with all the hate and greed in this troubled times kudos to Mr Lowe
masterpiece
"We must have peace and love for the children of the new generation"
Minnesotan here, what a great message for rn
I believe the best modern version is A Perfect Circle's just amazing! Got a history lesson today thou! I believe this IS just too happy for such a moving song!I like the sadness in APC's tone
Another deserving 'World Anthem' !
Thank you, 1980s. You were as awesome as I remember.
The song is from the 70s
Fritz Wilhelm : we just didn’t know it at the time...
1970s mate .
Has anyone noticed that the main riff sounds like Baba O'Riley from Who's Next released in 1971, three years before Brinsley Schwarz in 1974? The Elvis Costello version has a slightly different riff with more notes which is why I never noticed the similarity. Still a great song which resonates today.
Taylor Momsen did a cover for this song yesterday, and I just had to come and check out the original. Amazing song here ♥️
Timeless masterpiece. Nicola is a true master!!!
Great rendition of this song.
PEACE LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING! !❤❤❤
Love this song thanks nick
Great song. The stripped down, acoustic version is worth a listen.
dig it, Nick Lowe! take 'us' right back to basics!
Brilliant original
Nick Lowe Dave Edmonds Billy Bremner- mcmanus knows who Rocks!!
Bones (S02E12) brought me here! 😊
Elivis' version is fantastic but this version remains my fave. I love Nick Lowe more.
Saw Elvis Costello and the Attractions do it live in Edinburgh in 1979 and it blew me away.
A perfect circle did it best. This is the original but Maynard has a way on pulling emotions out of records plus the production is as good as it gets.
One of my favourite non-Dylan songs.
more relevant than ever
Actually really love the acoustic version - when he's much older... what a beautiful song overall
@BLACK GSD54 Now is the time, indeed, for this song - I was saying to my husband two days ago: "where are the strong? and who are the trusted?" - a song for these times for sure...
@BLACK GSD54 Let's stay together......
Best version of this song
Great Song
Cool anthem for the Covid!
Ya
So feeling this today
Glad to hear the orginal
. He makes me laugh. Heard him on the radio round 77'. Not a peep since. Then ran on Little Village. He does know the hooks and crannies of Pop. We wear the same glasses. Same hair. Same false teeth. What's not to like?
As I write, innocents are being killed in Gaza. Last week innocents were killed in Israel. Ain't nothin funny bout Peace, Love & Understanding.
❤❤❤
I never knew this was the original until yesterday. I definitely like this version better.
Elvis Costello is talented and all, but his voice has the subtlety of a sledge hammer.
Not the original -originally done by Brinsley Schwarz for whom Nick was guitarist!!
Bassist.
This is the original 1974 Brinsley Schwarz version written by Lowe and re-released on a newer 'best of' Nick Lowe collection, and yes, Nick was the bassist.
This is the Brinsley version, with Nick on lead vocals.
@@RobPirrie Correction: Nick was the Brinsleys' BASSIST and sang lead on a good majority of their songs! And by the way, this IS the original Brinsley version we're hearing.
For the attention of Yep Roc Records - Please credit the group Brinsley Schwarz for this recording!
Such a great song - thanks Ian!
Possibly the best bar band in history.
B Schwartz were a fine band
@@jonathanmacpac They're 1st or 2nd in my book, alongside Huey Lewis & The News.
@John Hemlock Not at all, Huey Lewis & The News are a great bar band- that's actually worked with Nick Lowe (the Rockpile guys basically) on more occasions than I can count.
Their 'pop-ier' hits in the 80s overshadow what a tight and great live band they were, as well as their roots (R&B, Memphis Soul, country, 60s Doo-Wop and early Rock & Roll to name a few) which are present in lesser known songs of theirs.
The original New Favourites of Brinsley Schwarz version (produced by Dave Edmonds, I recall) was a mickey-take ("We must have Luuurrrve, more Peace and Luuurrrrrve..."); but as subsequent versions have surfaced over the intervening decades Nick Lowe appears to have been considering the possibility that he was - unconsciously - having a genuine moment of introspection when he threw down the words.
So glad people are listening to and loving this song again! During grunge it just wasn't cool...
Baba o Reilly
Yep kind of.
This is not the version I am used 2. End seventies I bought American squirm and the flipside of that 7"" is the one I do like most.
The 1/5/4 chords have been around for centuries. The Who didn’t invent it,
It's pretty insane that I think of the Who when I hear it, that's how influential their usage is.
Check out The Strypes version of this song. Best version by far.
Brinsley! This version is best...
+Tuff Bunker its good and of course nick wrote it but elvis made it an anthem and prob made nick rich too
Ya the Bry’s was the best
Love Nickster for writing this one but Elvis's version remains the definitive version, with it's passion and urgency. This is like a campy cover.
I'm inclined to agree, Costello and the Attractions take it to another level of awesome.
what he said
Who comes here from Elvis Costello?
Elvis' rendition is good, this is better, but APC did the best cover by far :)
Try the "A Perfect Circle" version, as well. So dark.
I guess he refered A Perfect Circle when he wrote APC. I think that cover is way better than the original.
Elvis' much better. This doesn't even come close.
Elvis' rendition has the fired up energy and tempo that none of the other versions have. Elvis wins. Nothing wrong with the other versions, however. None of them suck because it's such a killer song, but go back and listen to Elvis one more time. Turn it up and feel the rebellion. Love those chord progressions with your entire being: th-cam.com/video/KCGlwx3L-Xk/w-d-xo.html
BigE1293 I just listened to that and it was probably the worst murder of a song I have ever fucking heard... Maybe "being blue eyes" by limp bizkit is comparable. Ouch... That was awful
Wtf..
All I know is Elvis Costello did the only good version
cynical or serious? nick never let on.
Nothing cynical about it
I like this better without the organ Elvis Costello used.
La meilleire version de ce morceau étant la version d'Elvis Costello : th-cam.com/video/Ssd3U_zicAI/w-d-xo.html
Sounds like bubblegum pop. Elvis Costello's version is far more urgent and real.
Wow, this song is BAD!! Unless Maynard James Keenan does it. A Perfect Circles version destroys this or Elvis Costello's version. These versions are so bad compared to APC and MJK's rendition.
Agreed. The previous versions sound so insincere compared to the APC version. By the way, it was Billy Howerdel (APC's guitarist) who sang on that track, not Maynard. Point still stands though.
Imagine having such wrong opinions
That band is trash. What an original band name...I think every town had a band named "a perfect circle" at some point. One got famous, thankfully and ended that. I'd never bother listening to them...I feel like I already know what I'm in for.
Great song.