Thank you Johnny. Your always fun. I just turned 67. In good health. Just came home to key west after 15 years; working. Working was killing me. Found out; 7 of about 10 of my friends here died. “ All these people died! They were all my friends; and they died. Got me thinking about mortality a lot. Been listening to the ocean waves here late at night; when I wake up. Last night I heard sounds; that I’ve never heard before. Made me think; that I’ve been missing something very important. Celebrating my birthday now; with another one of your tunes. Salad Johnny. Don
Here we are, December of 2023, and this song still sounds good to me. This was a favorite of mine years ago when I lived in San Francisco. Thinking of those who have lost loved ones this year. Love and best wishes to all from Seattle.
Only 1st watched this because Jordan Peterson says did a great job of expressing anger in this video and I love it and this is how I discovered this Johnny rotten character LOL he's gr8
I looove this song At 10 yrs old (1978ish) the sex pistols came to bible belt atlanta. The news made it seem like the sky was falling because satin was afoot 😱Naturally i had to check them out as a teen and have loved them ever since as well as PIL Thank you jesus 🙏🏻😉
Is it me or does this amazing musical masterpiece seem almost ten years ahead of its time? It's so incredible & inspirational that it's impossible for me not to become powerfully mesmerized every time its unmistakable sounds are poured into my ears. An underrated classic for sure. And one to cherish for centuries to come. Johnny Lydon was & is a true musical genius, one who is largely unheralded. May the road rise with you all!
Somehow? After near to 25 years?? The song IS all the more relevant. Ahead of his time?! Same time.. look who your talking about. Sadly it probably?? For all it’s success?? Was well over peoples heads as well… “kind of like an aeroplane Rick”
One of the best interviews is with Conan O'Brien who kept the interview moving, kept Lydon engaged and asked questions that Lydon actually didn't seem to mind answering or elaborating on.
Indeed... Why is the Devil so far right? 2023 and the same bullshit is still writing humanity into history as being the most pathetic life form in an infinite universe. Area 51 could only be a conspiracy! How could it be fathomable to imagine intelligent life would ever consider narrowing the distance between itself and us. And just when we thought it couldn't get any worse than it is or has been, Trump arrives and is holding hands with the church... "I could be wrong I could be right, I could be right I could be left" 😂
Even us metalheads loved P.I.L. and Mr. Lydon in my high school days in the early to mid '80's. We all had a Sex Pistols or PIL patch or button on our denim vests over our leathers! My notebooks were adorned with the Van Halen, Iron Maiden, Ozzy, Judas Priest and P.I.L logos...... glorious times indeed.
I wanna know when and where you grew up, Bro ! Because in my area, the metalheads and punks only marginally, barely, got on well before 1991. In our high school’s smoking section, the metalheads smoked Marlborough Reds and the Punks smoked Camels, and some would have disagreements if D.R.I. Or Slayer was ‘faster.’ But it felt really cool to win someone over to a new {new to them} band, or make a friend while breaking expectations about social groups and cliques. And we punks and metalheads all made music, and I believe that helped ALL of us deal with our bad feelings and tough adolescence that came from neglectful, absent, or abusive parents.
@@miahconnell23 I grew up on Long Island in a town called Baldwin. A suburb about 20 mins from NYC. I was a teenager in the 80's and used to frequent all of the rock/metal clubs like Lamour, Lamour East & Sundance. We had our hometown band called CRUMBSUCKERS. We all went to school together and to all of their shows. Then the whole "crossover" thing happened.... You'd go to Lamour on Friday night to see CRUMBSUCKERS do a thrash show with Anthrax & Nuclear Assault then you'd go to CBGB's to see CRUMBSUCKERS do a Sunday matinee with Gorilla Biscuits & Bad Brains.... Next thing you know all of the NYHC bands are doing shows with thrash bands! You'd see the punks at the metal shows and the longhairs at hardcore shows at places like A7 and CBGB's. It opened us up to so many other bands.... The metal & hardcore punk scenes in NYC were nearly indecipherable from '85 through '89..... Glorious times indeed!
The 1st time I heard this song was on V66, the local video station. It also introduces me to alt-rock artists like Kate Bush, the Cure, Depeche Mode, and REM.
This moves me like Dylan, yet expresses my anger like punk. Johnny looks possessed, and crazy, and I love it! What a fn genius this man is. I can't get enough of this tune, or it's video.
Saw your show at The Beacon in NY in 1987 with my ex BF who I'm still friends with now. You blew us away, literally, in that we were in the front row by the speakers and after the show we were stunned to realize we could not hear at all. Our lips were moving but we heard nothing for maybe two or three hours. What a performance. In my top ten and I've seen almost everyone.
The current lineup is really good, which is a shock. It's the most stable it's ever been for PiL! I'd recommend checking them out now if you haven't already - though I am incredibly jealous of you, haha.
Lord Sango tha is god someone else out there gets it too. Not many of us out there, that even know what your talking about. My absolute favorite genre of music.
I love this song. Couple classic lines. "May the road rise with you" and "Anger is an energy". They were an under-rated band, so much better than other bands that were more popular.
cost so high, gain so low. I could be black, I could be white They put a hot wire to my head 'Cause of the things I did and said They made these feelings go away Model citizen in every way nwo ish... :/
@@typerexc There is something about it that is like... militant caring. As I have gotten older, things seem to matter more. Humans matter more. I am angry at how unfair our world is. Children should not be hungry, or scared. They should be loved, and injustice to one, is injustice to all.
@@victoriavanwolfen4160 There is something about it that is like... militant caring. As I have gotten older, things seem to matter more. Humans matter more. I am angry at how unfair our world is. Children should not be hungry, or scared. They should be loved, and injustice to one, is injustice to all. (copied and pasted, just my thoughts, pardon)
Oh yeh, this is the song, we loved it, danced to it, slam danced to it and enjoyed life and friends that we were with. We went to new wave clubs and just met people and hang out, enjoyed great music and this one one of them, all back in the 80s. Still love this music and enjoy it up to this day and brings back a lot of great memories, timeless and ageless music.
Wow. . I first heard PIL when I was 15. KROQ in Pasadena California used to jam this song. Just shortly after that, my life would change when I first heard The Smiths.
P.I.L. is a totally underated band. This is awesome stuff. From the early 80s, but eons ahead of it's time. Lydon actually has a pleasant singing voice.
What's more crazy in impactful is to think about how many crack addicts died listening that a song The last lyrics they'll ever hear derivative uninspired bog water
@@kennethsusoeff73what does pop or punk have to do with his statement? John lydon is truly a great performer, personality, and a truly original singer... this is a widly shared opinion and has been well documented over the years.
I remember hearing this in the mid 80s on MTV and though I loved the song immensely, I never really got deep into the punk, post-punk or hard core in the 80s. I was a classic music fan before "classic music" became a term later in the late 80s. But I have listened to other PiL since then, and I love a vast majority of it. The musicality of Rise is just unbelievable, with the pretty mandolin(?) chords, violin and excellent (fretless?) bass with those stomping bodhran drum quarter notes. Very Celtic and old style English sounding, but with a hard hitting, yet necessary message for the time. When many artists were afraid to speak or sing out against apartheid and injustices in the world, thankfully we had the punks and post-punks to come through. Most certainly Johnny Rotten/John Lydon. I've used this song, one of many, as an inspirational and fire-me-up song when I'm feeling low or lacking energy or hope in the day. But Lydon sums it up for all of us: "Let The Road Rise With You."
@@sensorycircuits1338 that's awesome, steve vai seems likeable during interviews but ive always chalked him up to being TO virtuoso and making inaccesible music. He's also a long hair, and it's neat to see a punk mix with a long hair and make great art.
@@te9591 Yeah it's cool that Mr. Rotten actually appreciated complex music. Legend has it that he was discovered while wearing a "I hate Pink Floyd" t-shirt. I would have never imagined him as a Zappa fan.
Always your fan since I was a kid, always looked up to you.. keep on keepin on Johnny Rotten... may the road rise with you too Johnny, and surely to good Nora.
I could be wrong, I could be right I could be wrong I could be wrong, I could be right I could be black, I could be white I could be right, I could be wrong I could be white, I could be black Your time has come your second skin The cost so high the gain so low Walk through the valley The written word is a lie May the road rise with you May the road rise with you May the road rise with you May the road rise with you Could be wrong, I could be right Could be wrong, I could be right I could be wrong, I could be right I could be black, I could be white I could be right, I could be wrong I could be black, I could be white They put a hot wire to my head 'Cos of the things I did and said And made these feelings go away Model citizen in every way May the road rise with you May the road rise with you May the road rise with you May the road rise with you Anger is an energy Anger is an energy Anger is an energy Anger is an energy May the road rise with you May the road rise with you May the road rise with you May the road rise with you Anger is an energy Anger is an energy Anger is an energy Anger is an energy Could be wrong, I could be right Could be wrong, I could be right I could be wrong, I could be right I could be black, I could be white I could be right, I could be wrong I could be black, I could be white Your time has come your second skin Cost so high the gain so low Walk through the valley The written word is a lie May the road rise with you May the road rise with you May the road rise with you May the road rise with you Could be wrong, I could be right Could be wrong They put a hot wire to my head 'Cos of the things I did and said And made these feelings go away Model citizen in every way Your time has come your second skin Cost so high the gain so low May the road rise with you May the road rise with you May the road rise with you May the road rise with you Anger is an energy Anger is an energy Anger is an energy
The imagery wonderfully captures that Irish and Jamaican neighbourhood mix that people like me (and John Lydon) grew up with. And to also note that 25% of Jamaicans have Irish ancestry. So may the road rise with you too...
Never heard the song before, never knew the band before, just randomly clicked on the video but the moment I heard the music it instantly brought a smile to my face.
It was and still is brilliant. Rise is not my favourite PIL song, but this was perfect for its time. Lydon, while an arse, was a master of puppets. He actually, kind of, out-smarted Malcolm. it's a bit funny now. John was really trying, even when he tried to pretend he was not, and we recognize and adore it. It's quite ironic.
Who knew, after all these years, that this would be the most imminently listenable punk song, despite coming out years after so-called "post-punk". I could listen to this song over and over. And I do. Well done Johnny Rotten. Chapeau.
My doughter loves John lydons music ! She has been since she was twelve! Shes 13 now still loves John also even without his music he is her number 1 favourate peron ever! She loves him nearly as much as nora did and thats allot!
They will NEVER get the credit, but they are truly one of the best bands ever. Ten + albums, from First Issue, to Flowers of Romance, Happy, This is what you want... The range is greater than any band, musicianship of Baker, Vai, Edmonds, is top notch, though not consistently with the band. Lyrically surprisingly deep, Rise is about Johnny's fight with a childhood illness and coming out the other side, Anger was his salvation.
My second-favourite PIL song (first is Public Image). Stellar production and made to be played loud. Love that guitar work by Vai, and the explosive drums and fretless bass give it a great groove. Musicians who played on this are: John Lydon - lead vocals Steve Vai - guitar Ryuichi Sakamoto - Fairlight CMI Bill Laswell - fretless bass Tony Williams - drums L. Shankar - violin
yes, i agree, i think the guitar work makes this song shine, vai is a genius. love the guitar work along with john, and yes, public image is a great song. i forgot the guitarist's name at that time.?. wasn't he the one that some people say that "the edge" of u2 stole his style and put it into mainstream?? i could be wrong,,,,, i could be wright.
Ahhhh PIL John had a message for us kids back in February 1986 when this fantastic track hit the UK charts only making number 11 but definitely should of gone Top 10 without a doubt they a hotwire to hos head for the things he didn't said classic lyrics 😌💙🫶 this track is powerful and definitely one of the best 80s Indie anthems still play it today LOVE IT!
If I were to run into Johnny Lydon in a pub, I would be more than happy to buy him a beer and spend a couple of hours talking to him :) A true punk legend!
I remember as a teenager coming home from parties and turning on MTV and they always had this playing, I was not really into this music but something about always stuck with me. Cool to see now adays, brings back some fun memories.
Vai? Really? Rings a bell possibly. I watched Steve Vai on Jonesy's Radio show a while back. Maybe that's where I heard that. I recommend you watch it too. Steve Jones - guitarist from Pistols had a radio show in the US. It was fantastic and Vai one of the most engaging guests. A humble, funny cool dude.
Is it just me or is "the generic album, CD, cassette" one of the best ever? There is just something about it that keeps me coming back after all these years...
I haven't seen many such songs that change movement such as Rise.Rarely has their been any other music work so rich and varied.Some of the best music,very special music,ever made! A whole lot of magic and wonder.A sensation true music to virtually anyone's ears.This song is exstreamly inspirational.The kind of greatness often found in alternative music.
Shocked this hasn't been used in some major TV series or whatever yet.... Amazing song, and JL at his peak here... way better than Question Time... Anger is an NRG!!! :)
Oh my goodness. This song was one of the best on “The Bun E. Carlos Experience” Bun playing drums with his good friends from Rockford, Illinois at the “On the Waterfront” in the mid ‘80’s. So much fun and so prescient of our days. Love it!
Saw them at Jones Beach, LI. Great outdoor venue. They were waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay Betterer than Erasure that night. I could be wrong I could be right. May the road rise with you.
I've kept John Lydon in a Time Capsule marked "1977" since I was 14...This week is the first time hearing all but three songs from their catalogue...14 yest old me would have hated this, because it sounds nothing like Sex Pistols, and I was a proto-Beavis at the time...now, to be able to take in everything post-Pistols all at once, woth TH-cam to show old clips and videos, the wait has been worth it...thanks, uploaders!
Thank you Johnny. Your always fun. I just turned 67. In good health. Just came home to key west after 15 years; working. Working was killing me. Found out; 7 of about 10 of my friends here died. “ All these people died! They were all my friends; and they died. Got me thinking about mortality a lot. Been listening to the ocean waves here late at night; when I wake up. Last night I heard sounds; that I’ve never heard before. Made me think; that I’ve been missing something very important. Celebrating my birthday now; with another one of your tunes. Salad Johnny. Don
Sorry for the loss of your friends. There's no place better to be then in the Keys.
May the road rise with you, my friend.
What did u listened too?
So sorry for your loss,keep running between the raindrops,my friend!
Sorry for you loss! Amazing song brought me here so I could read your comment and wish you well! That’s what music is supposed to do!
The rug is an underrated musical instrument.
Robert Whitley Totally! I got a used rug last year but it was way harder to play than I expected.
Lmao
Steve Vai is certainly amazing.
It really ties the video together
Better post Sex Pistols career: Johnny or Sid?
Here we are, December of 2023, and this song still sounds good to me. This was a favorite of mine years ago when I lived in San Francisco. Thinking of those who have lost loved ones this year. Love and best wishes to all from Seattle.
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Only 1st watched this because Jordan Peterson says did a great job of expressing anger in this video and I love it and this is how I discovered this Johnny rotten character LOL he's gr8
Hello from Seattle as well. ❤❤❤❤
It's Dec 1'st 2025. We're fucked. Anger is an energy that won't power a tesla.
@@dmitry73n Речь идет об апартеиде в Южной Африке
Rest in peace to John’s beautiful wife and love of his life, Nora. Thoughts are with his family today.
Johnny R will live to be 100. Anger is his energy and it burns bright. Stay angry John.
Anger is indeed an energy - keeps a man alive.
@@daynasmum529 That and missing his Christmas 1987 PanAm flight due to a hangover.
One of the most epic anthems from the 80’s, just brilliant.
*So good!*
I looove this song
At 10 yrs old (1978ish) the sex pistols came to bible belt atlanta. The news made it seem like the sky was falling because satin was afoot 😱Naturally i had to check them out as a teen and have loved them ever since as well as PIL
Thank you jesus 🙏🏻😉
Very,very true.
You could be right
Definitely one of the most mesmerizing and poignant political songs ever recorded.
Is it me or does this amazing musical masterpiece seem almost ten years ahead of its time? It's so incredible & inspirational that it's impossible for me not to become powerfully mesmerized every time its unmistakable sounds are poured into my ears. An underrated classic for sure. And one to cherish for centuries to come. Johnny Lydon was & is a true musical genius, one who is largely unheralded. May the road rise with you all!
Hey loser stop commenting the word masterpiece on every comment
you could wrong...
@@BronxApartments Yes. True. Yet...I could be right 😜😉
@@BronxApartments but heeeeez NOT xxx
Somehow? After near to 25 years?? The song IS all the more relevant. Ahead of his time?! Same time.. look who your talking about. Sadly it probably?? For all it’s success?? Was well over peoples heads as well… “kind of like an aeroplane Rick”
First time discovering Public Image Ltd. today.
This is absolutely Punk Rock.
this isn't punk. its good, but this isn't punk
May the road rise with you.
@@DrMurdercock John Lydon IS punk.
One of the best songs of 80s. I love John’s red hair, it fits with his Irish ancestors. May the road rise with you.
He helped wake so many up in the '80's. We were listening then. Love his music. And still listening.
The only thing better than a John Lydon song is watching someone try and interview him.
Hearing him call Robert Smith a fat bloke wanker..
Had no clue until today that this was Johnny rotten
One of the best interviews is with Conan O'Brien who kept the interview moving, kept Lydon engaged and asked questions that Lydon actually didn't seem to mind answering or elaborating on.
You're in for a treat come Mar 11th on Epix. XD
Lol so true 😂
The black or white lyrics are so far ahead of their time that the world still hasn’t actually caught up yet. Pure genius
WRONG.
Was thinking the same thing, mate!
Well a one word statement sounds about right for a pair of morons. You could be wrong you could be right
Indeed... Why is the Devil so far right? 2023 and the same bullshit is still writing humanity into history as being the most pathetic life form in an infinite universe. Area 51 could only be a conspiracy! How could it be fathomable to imagine intelligent life would ever consider narrowing the distance between itself and us. And just when we thought it couldn't get any worse than it is or has been, Trump arrives and is holding hands with the church... "I could be wrong I could be right, I could be right I could be left" 😂
Nah. He's DEFINITELY white.
'Anger is an energy', too bloody right it is. Upmost respect Mr Lydon
It’s a miracle that this was a huge hit. One of the best of the ‘80s.
go figure
I don't know why but Johnny's smile is so appealing.
He’s a genius at acting crazy
Because he is so genuine.
Because its real
It's the slightly uplifted corners. He looks impish.
Even us metalheads loved P.I.L. and Mr. Lydon in my high school days in the early to mid '80's. We all had a Sex Pistols or PIL patch or button on our denim vests over our leathers! My notebooks were adorned with the Van Halen, Iron Maiden, Ozzy, Judas Priest and P.I.L logos...... glorious times indeed.
Loved that Steve Via did all of the guitar solos on this album.
Nailed it mate
I wanna know when and where you grew up, Bro ! Because in my area, the metalheads and punks only marginally, barely, got on well before 1991. In our high school’s smoking section, the metalheads smoked Marlborough Reds and the Punks smoked Camels, and some would have disagreements if D.R.I. Or Slayer was ‘faster.’ But it felt really cool to win someone over to a new {new to them} band, or make a friend while breaking expectations about social groups and cliques. And we punks and metalheads all made music, and I believe that helped ALL of us deal with our bad feelings and tough adolescence that came from neglectful, absent, or abusive parents.
@@miahconnell23 I grew up on Long Island in a town called Baldwin. A suburb about 20 mins from NYC. I was a teenager in the 80's and used to frequent all of the rock/metal clubs like Lamour, Lamour East & Sundance. We had our hometown band called CRUMBSUCKERS. We all went to school together and to all of their shows. Then the whole "crossover" thing happened.... You'd go to Lamour on Friday night to see CRUMBSUCKERS do a thrash show with Anthrax & Nuclear Assault then you'd go to CBGB's to see CRUMBSUCKERS do a Sunday matinee with Gorilla Biscuits & Bad Brains.... Next thing you know all of the NYHC bands are doing shows with thrash bands! You'd see the punks at the metal shows and the longhairs at hardcore shows at places like A7 and CBGB's. It opened us up to so many other bands.... The metal & hardcore punk scenes in NYC were nearly indecipherable from '85 through '89..... Glorious times indeed!
Not exactly 20 minutes, I'm from LI too. We are part of the fee ❤
This is the song that introduced me to pil.Thank god for alternative radio in the eighties.Wfnx-Boston Phoenix radio 101.7
The 1st time I heard this song was on V66, the local video station. It also introduces me to alt-rock artists like Kate Bush, the Cure, Depeche Mode, and REM.
I’m so glad you referenced WFNX and the Boston Phoenix-they were beacons of alternative/dissident music and culture in the Boston area.
101.7 great station
May the road rise with you..!!!🥳🥳🥳🙏🙏🙏👊👊
This moves me like Dylan, yet expresses my anger like punk. Johnny looks possessed, and crazy, and I love it! What a fn genius this man is. I can't get enough of this tune, or it's video.
For years..
I'm still quoting this in 2023
Love the song, and agree that John is a pioneer.
Oh no this dude says Dylan, bro really thought he was with the in-crowd
@@purest_evilNot an incorrect analogy on his part, they're both poets
Saw them in '84/'85 when I was a student at Rutgers. Got the whole singing-spit mist from the front row lol. Loved it, and still do!
I love this guy. He's got a brilliant mind and isn't afraid to speak it.
💯
Saw your show at The Beacon in NY in 1987 with my ex BF who I'm still friends with now. You blew us away, literally, in that we were in the front row by the speakers and after the show we were stunned to realize we could not hear at all. Our lips were moving but we heard nothing for maybe two or three hours. What a performance. In my top ten and I've seen almost everyone.
This should have 1B views.
Very true.
I once saw these guys performing with Nitzer Ebb. They opened up for New Order in Columbia MD. The good old days of progressive and new wave music.
The current lineup is really good, which is a shock. It's the most stable it's ever been for PiL! I'd recommend checking them out now if you haven't already - though I am incredibly jealous of you, haha.
Lord Sango I saw them in Chicago in 2015 on their What the World Needs Now tour. Fucking brilliant show!!!
May the road rise with you bro!! 🍺🍻🍺
Y lucky bastard!!!
Lord Sango tha is god someone else out there gets it too. Not many of us out there, that even know what your talking about. My absolute favorite genre of music.
Merriweather. Post. Pavilion.
I love this song. Couple classic lines. "May the road rise with you" and "Anger is an energy".
They were an under-rated band, so much better than other bands that were more popular.
hell yeah
We had the Irish Blessing "May the road rise with you" on our wall growing up.In fact it is still on my folks wall!
Mark ONeill "the written word is a lie" seems relevant
sure, and we're all full of shit
as an Irishman, I can attest
cost so high, gain so low.
I could be black, I could be white
They put a hot wire to my head
'Cause of the things I did and said
They made these feelings go away
Model citizen in every way
nwo ish... :/
haven't heard this song in years. something made the words rattle around my head and made me seek it out. I had forgotten how awesome this song is.
Same. Same here. And when I found it, it was absolutely what I was looking for.
Same....woke with it in my head this a.m.
@@typerexc There is something about it that is like... militant caring. As I have gotten older, things seem to matter more. Humans matter more. I am angry at how unfair our world is. Children should not be hungry, or scared. They should be loved, and injustice to one, is injustice to all.
@@victoriavanwolfen4160 There is something about it that is like... militant caring. As I have gotten older, things seem to matter more. Humans matter more. I am angry at how unfair our world is. Children should not be hungry, or scared. They should be loved, and injustice to one, is injustice to all. (copied and pasted, just my thoughts, pardon)
Oh yeh, this is the song, we loved it, danced to it, slam danced to it and enjoyed life and friends that we were with. We went to new wave clubs and just met people and hang out, enjoyed great music and this one one of them, all back in the 80s. Still love this music and enjoy it up to this day and brings back a lot of great memories, timeless and ageless music.
The New Wave clubs were the best. Great people and the best music ever ! ❤
@@Lori5564 absolutely was. We loved that scene.
Wow. .
I first heard PIL when I was 15.
KROQ in Pasadena California used to jam this song.
Just shortly after that, my life would change when I first heard The Smiths.
What a strong power well arranged,conducted and orchestrated production! Rise has such an extremely power delivery appeal - We ❤ it Wholehearted.
He looks psychotically honest. I like it.
WELL SAID
P.I.L. is a totally underated band. This is awesome stuff. From the early 80s, but eons ahead of it's time. Lydon actually has a pleasant singing voice.
He sounds just like Talking Heads lead singer, I didn't even know it was John Lyndon.
They have some great lyrics!
Y'all really acting like he's not just a speed addict
Look at his eyes bugging out of his head my guy his hairline is receding dude is on f****** crack
What's more crazy in impactful is to think about how many crack addicts died listening that a song The last lyrics they'll ever hear derivative uninspired bog water
What amazes me is the jangly guitar work of Steve Vai in this song. Makes an epic song even more likable
U2. Stole all that...the edge sucks anyway
John Lydon is a terrific singer and performer.A TRUE ORIGINAL.
you may want to expand your musical horizons a bit (like outside of mid 80s punk pop) before making a statement like this.
@@kennethsusoeff73what does pop or punk have to do with his statement? John lydon is truly a great performer, personality, and a truly original singer... this is a widly shared opinion and has been well documented over the years.
michael hermanson id agree he’s an original singer but I wouldn’t exactly say he has a good voice. His voice is perfect for the Sex Pistols though
@@theliquor2603 this is PIL, not Sex Pistols.
WH Lewis yeah no fucking shit
I could be wrong, but this one of the greatest tunes ever.
You could be right,and you are!
fukin a u68 new jersey
@@JillDinardo-mb6iiyeah what she said
I remember hearing this in the mid 80s on MTV and though I loved the song immensely, I never really got deep into the punk, post-punk or hard core in the 80s. I was a classic music fan before "classic music" became a term later in the late 80s. But I have listened to other PiL since then, and I love a vast majority of it. The musicality of Rise is just unbelievable, with the pretty mandolin(?) chords, violin and excellent (fretless?) bass with those stomping bodhran drum quarter notes.
Very Celtic and old style English sounding, but with a hard hitting, yet necessary message for the time. When many artists were afraid to speak or sing out against apartheid and injustices in the world, thankfully we had the punks and post-punks to come through. Most certainly Johnny Rotten/John Lydon. I've used this song, one of many, as an inspirational and fire-me-up song when I'm feeling low or lacking energy or hope in the day. But Lydon sums it up for all of us: "Let The Road Rise With You."
The starts aligned perfectly on this album. How Steve Vai channeled the spirit of Johnny Rotten through his guitar is a mystery for the ages.
Ginger Baker is on this record, too !!
Steve vai worked on this?
@@te9591 Yes, he actually said he thought of it as some of his best work.
@@sensorycircuits1338 that's awesome, steve vai seems likeable during interviews but ive always chalked him up to being TO virtuoso and making inaccesible music. He's also a long hair, and it's neat to see a punk mix with a long hair and make great art.
@@te9591 Yeah it's cool that Mr. Rotten actually appreciated complex music. Legend has it that he was discovered while wearing a "I hate Pink Floyd" t-shirt. I would have never imagined him as a Zappa fan.
Always your fan since I was a kid, always looked up to you.. keep on keepin on Johnny Rotten... may the road rise with you too Johnny, and surely to good Nora.
I must’ve watched this video 1,000 times. Remarkable. This is the way forward!
I could be wrong, I could be right
I could be wrong
I could be wrong, I could be right
I could be black, I could be white
I could be right, I could be wrong
I could be white, I could be black
Your time has come your second skin
The cost so high the gain so low
Walk through the valley
The written word is a lie
May the road rise with you
May the road rise with you
May the road rise with you
May the road rise with you
Could be wrong, I could be right
Could be wrong, I could be right
I could be wrong, I could be right
I could be black, I could be white
I could be right, I could be wrong
I could be black, I could be white
They put a hot wire to my head
'Cos of the things I did and said
And made these feelings go away
Model citizen in every way
May the road rise with you
May the road rise with you
May the road rise with you
May the road rise with you
Anger is an energy
Anger is an energy
Anger is an energy
Anger is an energy
May the road rise with you
May the road rise with you
May the road rise with you
May the road rise with you
Anger is an energy
Anger is an energy
Anger is an energy
Anger is an energy
Could be wrong, I could be right
Could be wrong, I could be right
I could be wrong, I could be right
I could be black, I could be white
I could be right, I could be wrong
I could be black, I could be white
Your time has come your second skin
Cost so high the gain so low
Walk through the valley
The written word is a lie
May the road rise with you
May the road rise with you
May the road rise with you
May the road rise with you
Could be wrong, I could be right
Could be wrong
They put a hot wire to my head
'Cos of the things I did and said
And made these feelings go away
Model citizen in every way
Your time has come your second skin
Cost so high the gain so low
May the road rise with you
May the road rise with you
May the road rise with you
May the road rise with you
Anger is an energy
Anger is an energy
Anger is an energy
The imagery wonderfully captures that Irish and Jamaican neighbourhood mix that people like me (and John Lydon) grew up with. And to also note that 25% of Jamaicans have Irish ancestry. So may the road rise with you too...
This was a brain worm stuck in my head recently!
Never heard the song before, never knew the band before, just randomly clicked on the video but the moment I heard the music it instantly brought a smile to my face.
Sex Pistols too. Blessings
I loved this video when I first saw it back in the day, and my love it has not changed. Lydon is compelling as Hell, you can't take your eyes off him!
I could be black or withe, I coul be wrong or I could be right... Good lyrics by John Lydon. Graet stuff! Love it! - jon fisher
He would be a perfect Surpreme Court Justice. Those Eyes would burn through the worst guilty parties.
It was and still is brilliant. Rise is not my favourite PIL song, but this was perfect for its time. Lydon, while an arse, was a master of puppets. He actually, kind of, out-smarted Malcolm. it's a bit funny now. John was really trying, even when he tried to pretend he was not, and we recognize and adore it. It's quite ironic.
He outlived him too. Great comment.
Fair play mate. Well put.
calling any context squad units, what did this person mean?
@@gonderage Malcom McLaren was the Sex Pistols manager. John sued him for rights to the Sex Pistols songs and won after 7 years.
Yea that kinda comes out in the Series Pistols. Check it out, it's really great!
Excellent Johnny as usual. Influences of Celtic, punk, rap, rock, genius.
Who knew, after all these years, that this would be the most imminently listenable punk song, despite coming out years after so-called "post-punk".
I could listen to this song over and over. And I do. Well done Johnny Rotten. Chapeau.
What's pop spelled backwards 🤔 😏
Hearing "Anger is an energy" as a hormonal, geeky teenager was life changing. I just love this band so fucking much.
"huh huh...she's beating her carpet!" -Butthead
I remember that.....classic 👍
Johnny Loaps DoRk 🤪
Gay.....
Johnny Loaps lmfaooooooo
Hehehe, hey Beavis, this dude has a disease
My doughter loves John lydons music ! She has been since she was twelve! Shes 13 now still loves John also even without his music he is her number 1 favourate peron ever! She loves him nearly as much as nora did and thats allot!
They will NEVER get the credit, but they are truly one of the best bands ever. Ten + albums, from First Issue, to Flowers of Romance, Happy, This is what you want... The range is greater than any band, musicianship of Baker, Vai, Edmonds, is top notch, though not consistently with the band. Lyrically surprisingly deep, Rise is about Johnny's fight with a childhood illness and coming out the other side, Anger was his salvation.
Probably because everyone thought this was Talking Heads. Including me.. LOL
Yes it's crazy casting !
Classic song ! ☘️☘️
@@Wolfsheim23 the music I can see but confusing David Byrne for lydons voice is a hard stretch. I see what you mean though
My second-favourite PIL song (first is Public Image). Stellar production and made to be played loud. Love that guitar work by Vai, and the explosive drums and fretless bass give it a great groove. Musicians who played on this are:
John Lydon - lead vocals
Steve Vai - guitar
Ryuichi Sakamoto - Fairlight CMI
Bill Laswell - fretless bass
Tony Williams - drums
L. Shankar - violin
yes, i agree, i think the guitar work makes this song shine, vai is a genius. love the guitar work along with john, and yes, public image is a great song. i forgot the guitarist's name at that time.?. wasn't he the one that some people say that "the edge" of u2 stole his style and put it into mainstream?? i could be wrong,,,,, i could be wright.
@@jimjam1719 Keith Levene.
@@cmdraven thanks brother.
Anger is an energy.
He is not wrong there, John Lydon is an awesome lyricist and brilliant man to boot.
Love you John. All the best to you and your family.
I love it when he shows his soft side.
Soft side? Lol.
This is politically correct for this time in history more so than when it was made,I was 14 when this came out...I agree this is Johns softer side.
My favourite lyric from had soft side is "Anger is energy"
Soft or sweet?
How long have you been "a fan?"
everything Bill Laswell produces is absolutely golden, the man can do no wrong.
My favorite song of all! Rage against tyranny! When I die I want this played at my funeral! I love John Lydon!
Anger is an energy...........yup , great tune
Ahhhh PIL John had a message for us kids back in February 1986 when this fantastic track hit the UK charts only making number 11 but definitely should of gone Top 10 without a doubt they a hotwire to hos head for the things he didn't said classic lyrics
😌💙🫶 this track is powerful and definitely one of the best 80s Indie anthems still play it today LOVE IT!
May the road Rise with you...
TheMtnMan From Tennessee And also with you mate!
And rise with you also. Wait! am I in church?
I believe that it's based on an Irish greeting, "May the road rise to meet you."
You too✌
I never gave this band a shot because of one like in a DM song, decades later I hear it for the first time today Sirius and LOVE it!
Jazz legend Tony Williams on drums channeling his inner hard hitting hard rock drummer as he was wont to do. after Miles.Love it.
Absolument totalement exceptionnellement Fabuleux.. que de souvenirs.. merci top best one
If I were to run into Johnny Lydon in a pub, I would be more than happy to buy him a beer and spend a couple of hours talking to him :) A true punk legend!
One of my favorite PiL songs. I love the interlude at 2:42. I always wish it lasted longer than just a few seconds.
Same it's a masterpiece
The written word is the word of God. Jesus is God. God bless Johnny Rotten.
Bullshit
I remember as a teenager coming home from parties and turning on MTV and they always had this playing, I was not really into this music but something about always stuck with me. Cool to see now adays, brings back some fun memories.
Ditto
May the road rise with you.
THE WRITTEN WORD IS ALIVE! Amen. and thank you for echoing this through the decades.
Might want to look up the lyrics friend
lol think you really did take the complete opposite meaning of that line
@@defaultusername123 yes. It's one of those lyrics you sing wrong for years ha ha ha ha
Fantastic song. That album is one of my favorites. With Steve Vai on guitar
Vai? Really?
Rings a bell possibly.
I watched Steve Vai on Jonesy's Radio show a while back. Maybe that's where I heard that. I recommend you watch it too.
Steve Jones - guitarist from Pistols had a radio show in the US.
It was fantastic and Vai one of the most engaging guests. A humble, funny cool dude.
My first job was when I was 15 at the GAP and dear god they played this song every 2 minutes it’s been stuck in my head every since🤣
The other very uncool memory I have is that I first was introduced to this song by it’s repeated use on MTV’s “The Real World 2”.
Is it just me or is "the generic album, CD, cassette" one of the best ever? There is just something about it that keeps me coming back after all these years...
Every one of Johnny Lydon''s songs are epic. I love 💞 this song and video in particular.
I haven't seen many such songs that change movement such as Rise.Rarely has their been any other music work so rich and varied.Some of the best music,very special music,ever made! A whole lot of magic and wonder.A sensation true music to virtually anyone's ears.This song is exstreamly inspirational.The kind of greatness often found in alternative music.
30 years later and I still enjoy this song and PIL in general...
Shocked this hasn't been used in some major TV series or whatever yet.... Amazing song, and JL at his peak here... way better than Question Time... Anger is an NRG!!! :)
I loved that song when It came out. Simple but really catchy and the drums really propel it.
I have Album, Cassette, & CD. I love this album. I got my older brother the T-shirt on South St in Philly back in 85. Best of days. Zipperhead.
Oh my goodness. This song was one of the best on “The Bun E. Carlos Experience” Bun playing drums with his good friends from Rockford, Illinois at the “On the Waterfront” in the mid ‘80’s. So much fun and so prescient of our days.
Love it!
I loved him on Judge Judy
Yes even Johnny Rotten was humbled by Judge JUdy!
Colorado indie 103 radio station played this on way to work. Cranked it up thinking of how many others were getting to listen to it at the same time.
how did i never hear this? way ahead of his time, again...
Yes may the road rise with you in 2025...
How did I manage to forget about this guy
This song just popped up in my head, and I couldn't get out. I just had to hear it again
As GOOD and awesome in 2021 as when it was released all those years ago. CHEERS!
Saw them at Jones Beach, LI. Great outdoor venue. They were waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay Betterer than Erasure that night. I could be wrong I could be right. May the road rise with you.
Long live Johnny (Rotten) Lydon! And those crazy eyes of his! 😁
Those eyes of yours ❤☺☺. Did u ever see him on judge judy??
I totally forgot about this jam. One of my favorites from the punk rock scene in Hollywood 1980s
The "anger is an energy" part in this video used to scare the shit out of me when I was a kid.
I've kept John Lydon in a Time Capsule marked "1977" since I was 14...This week is the first time hearing all but three songs from their catalogue...14 yest old me would have hated this, because it sounds nothing like Sex Pistols, and I was a proto-Beavis at the time...now, to be able to take in everything post-Pistols all at once, woth TH-cam to show old clips and videos, the wait has been worth it...thanks, uploaders!
My dad is drunk texting me right now and he told me to watch this. Lol its 2:42 in the morning
Never gave public image LTD a chance. Then on the radio me and my mom heard it. And scrambled to get the same off shazam. Kudos to Johnny lydon.
Anyone else watching this because Jordan Peterson mentioned it in the Modern Wisdom Podcast? I had never heard this song, or watched the video before.
did he? Crazy that I like them both and never knew they overlapped
i found this song from beavis and butthead
@@NewbCh8surr Jordan Peterson is Beavis and Butthead.
💜 Classic, and much needed, now more than ever.
Homie almost never blinks.
TimSPC holy fuck shit
He's got the cancer.
It's all part of the act.....
Sometimes we blink and next thing ya know, 10 years rolled right the Fuck on by.
Madcap Mickey doesn't it man, isn't it funny how our problems then mostly, and I say mostly,are so vauge and inconsequential now.
You were right…anger is an energy, the cost so high the gain so low.
Body Brokers is why I’m here. Great movie
Flea bites Johnny....you always amuse me! Never knew you knew Strummer!