I first saw Steve when he supported Sheila Walsh somewhere. His energy was mind-blowing and I subsequently bought his first five albums, including this one but this is the first time I have SEEN him since.
1. This Disco 2. I Want To Be a Clone 3. You Don't Owe Me Nothin' 4. On The Fritz 5.Lifeboat (video) 6. Sin For a Season 7. Over My Dead Body 8. Hero 9. Colour Code 10. Whatever Happened to Sin? 11. Meltdown 12. Not Going To Fall Away (with Sheila Walsh)
This has brought back memories of a fantastic night. Steve was the highlight of the whole weekend. Watching the pre-concert interviews made me glad that my one ended up on the cutting room floor 🙂
I was a fan back in the eighties. I have his albums, I saw him in concert many times, and I own this video on VHS. But, over the years, I look back and think there are some things I just don't agree with anymore. Not throwing out the baby with the bath water. But there are some things that could have been said differently, or not said at all.
saw this tour at the ohio theatre in columbus oh in may 1985--i was about to turn 16 and was finishing my sophomore year in high school. great concert--met terl bryant (drummer), glenn holman (bass player) and of course, steve himself. great witness of faith from these three--steve was so funny. Years later, a friend of mine would meet Terl when he was part of the band-Iona,
Just saw Steve Taylor & The Perfect Foil in October 2014 in Hollywood, and they'll be back in town later this month. And I was a regular attender of his Chicago concerts back in the 1980's. Needless to say, Steve has not slowed down one iota!
Thank you so much for posting this. I haven't heard this album in like 20 years. I was OBSESSED with it when I was a kid. So much so, that I was able to almost recite every word and lyric while watching it. This was a total blast to hear again. This will be my first of many more viewings. It is just as good as the first time I heard it. My favorite album from Steve Taylor. I say him at Knott's Berry Farm many years ago. He has so much energy and charisma. LOVE LOVE LOVE this!
I saw him perform in my home town at Wenham, Massachusetts at the New Sound festival on the quadrangle of Gordon College. What a performance. New wave music at tge cutting edge if CCM and performance art of the type you would see on Montreal, L.A.or Paris in the woods of Massachusetts in Hostoric North Shore. Priceless.
I have seen a lot of concerts, Christian and secular, I saw this one in Okc, one of the best concerts I ever sow. every one jumped in the air with the music!
I saw it in few cities in Texas. I think this was On the Fritz tour? Gosh were those the great days. I miss Steve; even though, I've deconverted. I still love his music.
I saw him in Okc at Metro Church and at another venue I can’t remember. Also 3 times at Tulsa. Once was with Shelia Walsh. Every show was great!! I worked for the promoters at 2 of the Tulsa shows and at Metro Church. I got to spend some time speaking with him and he was really down to earth and a nice guy. Then in the 90s he played at a venue I worked at, the WhereHouse in Bartlesville. He at that time had dropped the keyboards and went with 3 guitarists and rocked everything up a few notches. He blew the roof off the place!! A few years back I saw him with his new band, the perfect foil at the Cain’s in Tulsa. He was still one of the most energetic people on stage I have ever seen!! He was fantastic and blew the roof off the Cain’s!! I got to visit back stage with him and I was shocked,he remembered me!! In my opinion he is one of the greatest frontmen I have ever seen perform!!
00:00:00 Intro 00:00:35 This Disco (Used to be a Cute Cathedral) 00:03:30 I Want To Be A Clone 00:06:28 You Don't Owe Me Nothing 00:09:51 On the Fritz 00:13:06 Sin For A Season 00:17:46 Over My Dead Body 00:24:19 Hero 00:27:58 What Ever Happened to Sin 00:31:18 We Don't Need No Colour Code 00:34:32 Meltdown 00:38:30 with Sheila Walsh - Not Gonna Fall Away
Several thoughts: OMG this was my childhood. That HAIR though. Shoulder pads=NO. If Steve Taylor weren't still alive, I'd think Eddie Redmayne was his reincarnation. And finally, no freakin wonder Steve is so skinny. :D
Yes, I grew up same way. Even though I've deconverted, I still have a tenderness in my heart for Steve and for the message that he taught my so-young-self at the time.
Awesome Singer, Awesome Songs!!! And That Was Some Band!!!
Well put!
Boy oh boy that’s some 80’s for ya.
Steve has just as much charisma on stage today as when this filmed.
A hidden treasure - Steve and friends spoke truth to power before it was in vogue. 👍
Seeing him live during this tour was epic. Thanks for sharing!
I first saw Steve when he supported Sheila Walsh somewhere. His energy was mind-blowing and I subsequently bought his first five albums, including this one but this is the first time I have SEEN him since.
I saw this show in Manchester - I think a year later '86? It was awesome and is fixed in my memory as a great event!!
1. This Disco 2. I Want To Be a Clone 3. You Don't Owe Me Nothin' 4. On The Fritz 5.Lifeboat (video) 6. Sin For a Season 7. Over My Dead Body 8. Hero 9. Colour Code 10. Whatever Happened to Sin? 11. Meltdown 12. Not Going To Fall Away (with Sheila Walsh)
This has brought back memories of a fantastic night. Steve was the highlight of the whole weekend.
Watching the pre-concert interviews made me glad that my one ended up on the cutting room floor 🙂
Me too...! I can still recall the atmosphere in the field.
I was a fan back in the eighties. I have his albums, I saw him in concert many times, and I own this video on VHS. But, over the years, I look back and think there are some things I just don't agree with anymore. Not throwing out the baby with the bath water. But there are some things that could have been said differently, or not said at all.
saw this tour at the ohio theatre in columbus oh in may 1985--i was about to turn 16 and was finishing my sophomore year in high school. great concert--met terl bryant (drummer), glenn holman (bass player) and of course, steve himself. great witness of faith from these three--steve was so funny. Years later, a friend of mine would meet Terl when he was part of the band-Iona,
Oh my, what a gem! The British kids understood.👍
Note the '83 Fender Strat at 2:20. Two knobs and pick guard mounted input jack. I used to have one just like it. Love ST forever.
I was there for this. Not sure if I was aware it was being filmed.
Most underrated Christian artist ever.
Just saw Steve Taylor & The Perfect Foil in October 2014 in Hollywood, and they'll be back in town later this month. And I was a regular attender of his Chicago concerts back in the 1980's. Needless to say, Steve has not slowed down one iota!
I wonder if Christian Music ever..ever...ever would have entered into the future without Steve Taylor!!!??? Way...way ahead of his time...fact.
with Daniel Amos and Exit Records (77s) as well.
Thank you so much for posting this. I haven't heard this album in like 20 years. I was OBSESSED with it when I was a kid. So much so, that I was able to almost recite every word and lyric while watching it. This was a total blast to hear again. This will be my first of many more viewings. It is just as good as the first time I heard it. My favorite album from Steve Taylor. I say him at Knott's Berry Farm many years ago. He has so much energy and charisma. LOVE LOVE LOVE this!
Hey, thanks a lot for posting this man! I saw him at one of his state-side stops on this tour, so watching the video is a blast from the past :)
I saw him perform in my home town at Wenham, Massachusetts at the New Sound festival on the quadrangle of Gordon College. What a performance. New wave music at tge cutting edge if CCM and performance art of the type you would see on Montreal, L.A.or Paris in the woods of Massachusetts in Hostoric North Shore. Priceless.
I have seen a lot of concerts, Christian and secular, I saw this one in Okc, one of the best concerts I ever sow. every one jumped in the air with the music!
I saw it in few cities in Texas. I think this was On the Fritz tour? Gosh were those the great days. I miss Steve; even though, I've deconverted. I still love his music.
I saw him in Okc at Metro Church and at another venue I can’t remember. Also 3 times at Tulsa. Once was with Shelia Walsh. Every show was great!! I worked for the promoters at 2 of the Tulsa shows and at Metro Church. I got to spend some time speaking with him and he was really down to earth and a nice guy. Then in the 90s he played at a venue I worked at, the WhereHouse in Bartlesville. He at that time had dropped the keyboards and went with 3 guitarists and rocked everything up a few notches. He blew the roof off the place!!
A few years back I saw him with his new band, the perfect foil at the Cain’s in Tulsa. He was still one of the most energetic people on stage I have ever seen!! He was fantastic and blew the roof off the Cain’s!! I got to visit back stage with him and I was shocked,he remembered me!!
In my opinion he is one of the greatest frontmen I have ever seen perform!!
incredibly talented witty guy.
thanks for sharing this video, I have never seen it before. Steve Taylor is awesome, a good message in every song.
I have this on LP, great to see the video
love it
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:35 This Disco (Used to be a Cute Cathedral)
00:03:30 I Want To Be A Clone
00:06:28 You Don't Owe Me Nothing
00:09:51 On the Fritz
00:13:06 Sin For A Season
00:17:46 Over My Dead Body
00:24:19 Hero
00:27:58 What Ever Happened to Sin
00:31:18 We Don't Need No Colour Code
00:34:32 Meltdown
00:38:30 with Sheila Walsh - Not Gonna Fall Away
7:33 “Ya don’t owe me nuthin’!”
"They love Jerry Lewis in France, does that make him funny?"
Several thoughts: OMG this was my childhood. That HAIR though. Shoulder pads=NO. If Steve Taylor weren't still alive, I'd think Eddie Redmayne was his reincarnation. And finally, no freakin wonder Steve is so skinny. :D
Yes, I grew up same way. Even though I've deconverted, I still have a tenderness in my heart for Steve and for the message that he taught my so-young-self at the time.
The crowd is ridiculous. They keep trying to clap the exact beat that the drummer is playing, even on Meltdown.
+Justin Russo I think you're hearing it in delay.... it was a big field... I know... I was standing at the back! :-)
Ahhh, makes sense.
Cringe
horrible even for the degenerate 80's