Hey, I think you did a great job. Don't let all of the TH-cam "experts" tell you differently. The 80's were a very different time - those of us who lived through them as young adults certainly understand that. Thanks for capturing great footage of a legendary band.
I agree with gazzarrr666 - this one and Too Close to the Light are my two favorite Long Ryder tunes. TThey have a bucketful of good songs, but those two are special. As Tom Stevens mentioned in the videos notes, what makes I Had a Dream their best is "those guitars !!!!!" I am leaving now to see the Long Ryders in Sid's hometown of Louisville tonight. I hope this tour works out great for the guys, what a fantastic band.
One thing that made the 'Ryders stand out is that both Sid and Stephen were equally comfortable playing rhythm or lead parts. In fact, both are essentially playing rhythm parts in this song - Sid's conjuring Roger McGuinn and Stephen playing a supremely dirty fuzzfest with a short solo over the top at the end. Very simple, yet incredibly innovative and fresh.
The Long Ryders' Native Sons was the very first CD with any kind of country music I ever bought a couple years back. I bought it mainly for their Paisley Underground/neo-psychedelic and country-rock material and then ended up actually liking the whole CD. Never thought I'd really get into any country music at all seriously.
I totally agree with chuckschilling--this IS a good video! People forget how primitive video was back then. This is actually impressively sophisticated--rdsphotos, you did a great job. And what a fantastic song--in my opinion this is perhaps the best song to come out of the whole LA post-punk scene. A perfect fusion of 60's Byrds jangle and melody with the fury of punk.
Interesting that three of the greatest "live performance" rock 'n' roll bands of all time featured folks from the little burg of Louisville Kentucky: My Morning Jacket, NRBQ and The Long Ryders! Way to represent the 'Ville, Sid. Must be something in the water (or bourbon).
The Paisley Underground movement - remarkable guitar sounds on this track & in general for this group The Smiths were bridled with this genre for a while out in LA & The 3 O'clock appear to have had more than a passing influence on The Stone Roses - perhaps a little odd; Detroit & Chicago can easily be associated with Manchester - Los Angeles would seem a bit of a stretch, particularly in the 1980's
I first about the Long Ryders from reading celebrated crime novelist George Pelecanos' classic "A Firing Offense"...Pelecanos described the Ryders as "The Eagles with balls"...haha, I can definitely second that notion!
I 'discovered' the Long Ryders about the same time I 'discovered' REM Document. Loved both but only one made it big. Then 10 years later Brit-pop re-discovered 60's pop and a whole musical movement was re-born. Maybe this band should have migrated to Great Britain in the early 90s? West Coast Sound reborn perhaps.
Man you should've stopped with just footage of the band which was brilliantly shot, I could've watched them the whole length of the song without the yuppie love story. You should've at least got the guy at the end to mime "That was tight!" That would've been funny. Sorry to dis your work, I think on the whole it was well shot and edited, but could've done without the suit.
What a shame about the stupid, pointless footage of the guy and yeecchh! Video directors with too much money to spend, i bet the long Ryders weren't impressed..., well, were you Sid? Otherwise fookin' brilliant.
The lead guitar on this song might have single-handedly got me through the 80's
One of the greatest bands that ever lived.
One of the greatest bands ever. Honest to God. Thank you, Tom!!
My favourite band! Never given the credit they deserve!
saw them in 85 in birmingham with green on red supporting ...just a kid but what a night!
Hey, I think you did a great job. Don't let all of the TH-cam "experts" tell you differently. The 80's were a very different time - those of us who lived through them as young adults certainly understand that.
Thanks for capturing great footage of a legendary band.
I agree with gazzarrr666 - this one and Too Close to the Light are my two favorite Long Ryder tunes. TThey have a bucketful of good songs, but those two are special. As Tom Stevens mentioned in the videos notes, what makes I Had a Dream their best is "those guitars !!!!!"
I am leaving now to see the Long Ryders in Sid's hometown of Louisville tonight. I hope this tour works out great for the guys, what a fantastic band.
Lucky enough to see them live in Chester, England in a small club in 85'. Got the ticket and set-list somewhere!?! Wonderful gig.
The guitars never fail to give me goosebumps.
Love this band, I bought this when it came out. From the classic album "Native sons" that isn't on sale anymore. Shame, it was sheer class.
Had this on 7" vinyl. Never though I would see this. Great song that really gets revved up.
I saw them around 1985 in Liverpool Uni with That Petrol Emotion supporting,
Outstanding gig & a great night
One thing that made the 'Ryders stand out is that both Sid and Stephen were equally comfortable playing rhythm or lead parts. In fact, both are essentially playing rhythm parts in this song - Sid's conjuring Roger McGuinn and Stephen playing a supremely dirty fuzzfest with a short solo over the top at the end. Very simple, yet incredibly innovative and fresh.
Possibly the best song of a damn fine band. Though, I abso-freaking-lutely love Too Close to the Light, as well....
thank you thank you thank you for posting this...i remember mtv played it like one time back in 1985
Awesome song, loved it thirty-odd years ago, thrilled to stumble across it again!
Great - I love the guitars and all - but the guy who´s shaking the tambourine at the end is not only brilliant - he´invisible
R.I.P Tom Stevens (September 17, 1956 - January 24, 2021)
They never went away, man! You might have to look a little harder, but they're there! Me and my Rick just celebrated our 24th anniversary.
Sid worked @ JEM West, me at JEM East. Band was great--this track AWESOME!
The Long Ryders' Native Sons was the very first CD with any kind of country music I ever bought a couple years back. I bought it mainly for their Paisley Underground/neo-psychedelic and country-rock material and then ended up actually liking the whole CD. Never thought I'd really get into any country music at all seriously.
Just booked to see them! Epic!!!
Bet you won't remember The Garage in Nottingham Tom, what a gig..thank you x
absolutely fantastic song. Everything works.
I totally agree with chuckschilling--this IS a good video! People forget how primitive video was back then. This is actually impressively sophisticated--rdsphotos, you did a great job. And what a fantastic song--in my opinion this is perhaps the best song to come out of the whole LA post-punk scene. A perfect fusion of 60's Byrds jangle and melody with the fury of punk.
bobbins sub plot indeed but those guitars.. love to seen them but i was too young back then just
The guitars could power the East Coast...great sierra!
Interesting that three of the greatest "live performance" rock 'n' roll bands of all time featured folks from the little burg of Louisville Kentucky: My Morning Jacket, NRBQ and The Long Ryders!
Way to represent the 'Ville, Sid. Must be something in the water (or bourbon).
"long time no blow dry...what can i say" best ever
The Paisley Underground movement - remarkable guitar sounds on this track & in general for this group
The Smiths were bridled with this genre for a while out in LA & The 3 O'clock appear to have had more than a passing influence on The Stone Roses - perhaps a little odd; Detroit & Chicago can easily be associated with Manchester - Los Angeles would seem a bit of a stretch, particularly in the 1980's
i agree with MRWOLF1964...saw the long ryders at birmingham late85-early 86 just awesome....and green on red suppoting them...what a night!
I thought they were the coolest thing I'd ever seen. They still are pretty damn cool. Love the fuzzed out rickenbachers.
a byrds vibe.love it
Listening to these guys is more proof that RnR died in the late 80s. They are soooo good!!!
I first about the Long Ryders from reading celebrated crime novelist George Pelecanos' classic "A Firing Offense"...Pelecanos described the Ryders as "The Eagles with balls"...haha, I can definitely second that notion!
I 'discovered' the Long Ryders about the same time I 'discovered' REM Document. Loved both but only one made it big. Then 10 years later Brit-pop re-discovered 60's pop and a whole musical movement was re-born. Maybe this band should have migrated to Great Britain in the early 90s? West Coast Sound reborn perhaps.
Mixing a retro country sound with the alternative rock sound of the eighties. Not bad. I like the extended jam at the end too.
Song of the night in Bristol. Ace.
it's very much of it's era but shouldn't be criticised because of that. job well done i say.
i was in the long ryders fan club in the 80's....totally cool guys and excellent band....good democrats too...
the Yuppie looks like a young and clean John Doe
Remind me of the Byrds.
'Native Sons' is a great album
Man you should've stopped with just footage of the band which was brilliantly shot, I could've watched them the whole length of the song without the yuppie love story. You should've at least got the guy at the end to mime "That was tight!" That would've been funny. Sorry to dis your work, I think on the whole it was well shot and edited, but could've done without the suit.
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Man what an awesome yuppie! What's with the stupid rock band?
IKR?
Sounds like these guys invented Uncle Tupelo
have to disagree about best live act thou....lizzy by a mile!!
What a shame about the stupid, pointless footage of the guy and yeecchh! Video directors with too much money to spend, i bet the long Ryders weren't impressed..., well, were you Sid? Otherwise fookin' brilliant.