Just watched Jobson some 30yrs later last night at the Alhambra in The Skid's home town of Dunfermline and he still kung fu danced throughout the set as they blew the roof off!! What a night, The Bigman would have been humbled at the awesome reception to his music,Holy to The High!
The Skids were a class act....they explored music through the late 70's and early 80's......they blew Magazine away....Jobson then became all Arty Farty....what a great band...how sad that they never really achieved the success they so deserved....but then that was what this era was all about....the possible...
What was it so special about them, Johnny? I have an early 80's SG2000 Black / Green two-tone (just a slightly later version of Big Stu's). How was the sound in comparison? They certainly look beautiful. I'd love to see a studio track-by-track break down of what guitar's / amps etc Stewart used on individual guitar parts. He seemed to use a lot of custom gear live, but I wonder what he prefered in the studio. Not that it matters - he could make a Woolwoof's 50 quid special sound beautiful!
Saw them at Norwich Waterfront and Bedford Corn Exchange and were brilliant both times. Particularly at Bedford with Spear of Destiny supporting. Seeing them again at the IOW festival at the weekend. Can't wait :-)
@Tupperware61. Genuinely impressed with your knowledge of Stuarts guitars during his Skids days. Have drop by the Skids site sometime, sure there's a few folks like myself who'd enjoy talking guitar with you. Cheers: Alan C.
Wow! big apologies for my ignorance on this one...didnt know the difference between SF500 and SF700...I`ve had two 500`s over the years...since 1984...first had a tobacco sunburst..feckin gorgeous guitar!....now a proud owner of a very rare 1978 ivory white SF500..As for whats so special !!? It`s just personal...very similar sound wise, I`ve also got a Yamaha SG..but for me the SF justs feels and plays better..Hanx for all the info guys.
Sure thats a Yamaha Super Flighter 700.A rare guitar now and cheap guitar in its day.Didnt take Stuart long to save up for The Yamaha SG2000 in time for his later outings..
The Scots had a certain energy about them then, even their footballers were good, Liverpool were the Real Madrid/Barcelona of that time and half the team were Scots.
You had to be there! Not silly from Into the valley he done variations. Try that in kitchen for a few songs. Show some respect. I saw them at 13 and i saw Clash,Damned, Sham and 100s more. They were fucking awesome band. dancing got me plenty of birds at time . So sshhh you wasnt old enough.
Can hear the makings of Big Country on this one! Superb, R.I.P. Stuart indeed!
Devilishly catchy. Love it!
brilliant song from a great band
Skids were awesome, Stuart Adamson RIP
First record I ever bought. Loved the way Jonson always seemed to be dancing to something else 😂. RIP Stuart Adamson - legend.
i was born in Dunfermline, Scotland and The Skids used to drive up in a van at schools at lunchtime, open up the back doors and play. Top band.
I think doing this now will get them arrested.
I wish I was at school again, songs like this bring back good memories, homework lol etc etc Stuart was a god
Just watched Jobson some 30yrs later last night at the Alhambra in The Skid's home town of Dunfermline and he still kung fu danced throughout the set as they blew the roof off!! What a night, The Bigman would have been humbled at the awesome reception to his music,Holy to The High!
stuart adamson legend RIP much missed wish he was still making music
Simply love this song. Brilliant!
i remember dancing to these at the youth club,sandra.
The saints are coming was their best number by far.....
Dynamite!!!!!........Stu Adamson playin a late 70`s Yamaha SF500 Superflighter...probably the best guitar ever made...IMHO.
Loved this band back in the day... way better than today's dross.
i dont think they realised how good they were , stuart was an absolute brilliant guitarist, jobbers was a great frontman .
Amazing performance, love this song and the album it's on and the guitar work.... RIP Stuart, one of my childhood heroes
His dancing is brilliant
We followed.
The Skids were a class act....they explored music through the late 70's and early 80's......they blew Magazine away....Jobson then became all Arty Farty....what a great band...how sad that they never really achieved the success they so deserved....but then that was what this era was all about....the possible...
nobody blew magazine away
THE BEST Scottish Band OVER THE TIME...Viva THE SKIDS!
saw these guys many moons ago at loch lomond, best Scottish band ever!
Agree Graham Burns, easily their best song, loved this group, still listen to them today and I'm 48!!
me too im 54 love the skids pistols clash etc
Robson looks 16 adamson 12.
My copy of this i got in a good deal swapping for another single. Fantastic played loud.
Gotta be up there as one of my fav songs,sheer brilliance.ty for posting, brings back lots of memories.
I bought this when I was 11. RIP Stuart - a real tragedy.
Christ I remember buying this on a 45. It's not aged too badly
Yeah the Kaisers are keeping it alive though! "Whats your favourite drink raspberryade, raspberryade" Happy days! Kings from the Kingdom!!
What was it so special about them, Johnny? I have an early 80's SG2000 Black / Green two-tone (just a slightly later version of Big Stu's). How was the sound in comparison? They certainly look beautiful. I'd love to see a studio track-by-track break down of what guitar's / amps etc Stewart used on individual guitar parts. He seemed to use a lot of custom gear live, but I wonder what he prefered in the studio. Not that it matters - he could make a Woolwoof's 50 quid special sound beautiful!
Saw them at Norwich Waterfront and Bedford Corn Exchange and were brilliant both times. Particularly at Bedford with Spear of Destiny supporting. Seeing them again at the IOW festival at the weekend. Can't wait :-)
Fantastic song, even better live.
stu adamson great guitarist always r.i.p
saw them at the rock gardens in boro 1979 didnt think that much of them
but now not to bad
@Tupperware61. Genuinely impressed with your knowledge of Stuarts guitars during his Skids days. Have drop by the Skids site sometime, sure there's a few folks like myself who'd enjoy talking guitar with you. Cheers: Alan C.
Jan is Skids watching this evening
takes me back a few years good stuff
some one NEEDS to tab this song!!!
RIP Stuart
Awesome song, awesome band. The ultimate football-terrace-chant band of the new wave era. Why did none of these turn into footbal chants then?!
Did'nt Bill Nelson of Be bop Deluxe a great influence on the Skids play one? Bill has recorded a song called Stuart as a tribute to Stuart
Strange how they created little interest early 80's, gig wise in the midlands. Went to see them several times, fantastic gigs. This song was the dogs.
long may they live in our hearts!!!
Jobson & his divvy dance.
THE greatest Scottish band ever!
Didnt even notice the different inlays..duh!!...pretty sure this is the same SF Richard "plays" on the Rock Goes To College gig??
Wow! big apologies for my ignorance on this one...didnt know the difference between SF500 and SF700...I`ve had two 500`s over the years...since 1984...first had a tobacco sunburst..feckin gorgeous guitar!....now a proud owner of a very rare 1978 ivory white SF500..As for whats so special !!? It`s just personal...very similar sound wise, I`ve also got a Yamaha SG..but for me the SF justs feels and plays better..Hanx for all the info guys.
easily theyre finest song
I agree.
In Cherry red,beautiful and Jake Burns used one!!!!
great band rip stuart
@BigCrookster oh yeah me too, with the bagpipe-similar guitar riff created by stu
RIP Stuart Adamson
Brilliant!
@retroreds haha...RIP Stuart...legend
I think Stuart is playing Jobbo's guitar.
heres another underrated band
Do they still make Skids jeans ? xx
Sure thats a Yamaha Super Flighter 700.A rare guitar now and cheap guitar in its day.Didnt take Stuart long to save up for The Yamaha SG2000 in time for his later outings..
@wardelli R I P stu hes was bloody ace
Love u Stuart
1979 CHART HITS (All In Weekly Chart Entry Order)
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no one like em / brilliant.
brilliant
Class!
Just perfect - thank you
Jobson!
I agree. RIP Stu
loved The Armoury Show suff an all
Am I right in saying this track never appeared on an album?
@tanyamuir1 hi susie, i loved the band, brings back soooo many good memories.xx
there still going :)
The Skids, what a name. Conjures up thoughts of underwear.
watch at 1,00 adamson nearly gets slapped by the mic
kaisercheifs got it from the dead kennedys mate
The Scots had a certain energy about them then, even their footballers were good, Liverpool were the Real Madrid/Barcelona of that time and half the team were Scots.
@daddyofjames 70's m8. 1979 to be honest. :-)
Where the Kaiser Chiefs got their sound then.....
@richardxs how about b c r just jokin great band
fucking ace
1979
punk wot an era just didnt give one and newt mattered. these and the dickies
Then maybe they should not be compared to the Skids eh?
listern to he guitars not the wos
His dancing is silly.
You had to be there! Not silly from Into the valley he done variations. Try that in kitchen for a few songs. Show some respect. I saw them at 13 and i saw Clash,Damned, Sham and 100s more. They were fucking awesome band. dancing got me plenty of birds at time . So sshhh you wasnt old enough.
Quite the opposite.........new wave era.............His dancing was brilliant !
Loved the skids, loved big country even more. R i p stuart adamson. Sadly missed. Great man. Legend.
Jobson should leave the moonwalking to Michael Jackson
what a band what a waste