they were managad by paul weller's dad. That's right. these guys are the closest thing to The Jam . this is literally the most under-rated unknown history in all of 80s pop-mod David Fenton was a lawyer- or law student- they played for a few years- but for fear of falling behind in his legal skills- they cut it short. Classic Paul Weller/David Fenton spirit= they knew just what they were doing.
I never knew that about Weller's dad. Explains the Jam influence that's so obvious from this band. You are right, HORRIDLY ignored band! As great as "Japanese" was as a single, it's probably the weakest thing they did.
john peel was my teen years in the very late 70', 80's etc but never knew the Vapors had done a session (16 yr fave) so thanks for this - added to the 2 albums of stuff I have and believe they have recently reformed
Stefan Hinchliffe - while being as big as U2 is/was? i prefer the bands i love to remain slightly obscure... who wants ectomorphic frat boys standing literally on my own tiny feet, and in front of me, and then talking thru the whole show?
God Genius lyrics and music. Paul Weller's DAD? Holy God- this is like being blessed by GOD. At 16 in high school in rural Wisconsin i was is FUCKING love with The Vapors- had a teacher who explained the connotations of "turning Japanese" -- it was my first experience of defending my personal observation. So between The Vapors, and my sweet teacher Gary Knoke: You taught me to question the zeitgeist. I still love _every_ track they ever recorded. The same mentality and social engagement at Paul Weller. GOD GENIUS. If you disagree, you are faulty.
It's very unfortunate The Suburban Lawns never recorded any Peel Sessions? Or released a Peel Sessions Album? Just like many other Great Punk,Mod, & New Wave Bands in Hollywood & Los Angeles?
The Vapors - Peel Session 1979 21.2.23 1231pm actually the whole punk movement was situated about and around someone's musing upon the notion of making homemade soup and the variations of... that's it! that's all it's about... pissed off chef in the kitchen, some dude's making toast to go with that soup... stuff like that... you'd never credit it.
these guys are incredible.. love their sound -tone here. very talented underrated band.
Underrated band.
This is perfect.
Just brilliant and so under rated. Love the bass work on these brilliant songs...
So freaking cool
Trains is such a great song.
Trains will always be my favorite song from the group named The Vapors.
I cannot seem the album or single that it is on. Was it ever officially released?
New Clear Days is the album Trains is on
These guys were my favorite band in '79
they were managad by paul weller's dad. That's right. these guys are the closest thing to The Jam .
this is literally the most under-rated unknown history in all of 80s pop-mod
David Fenton was a lawyer- or law student- they played for a few years- but for fear of falling behind in his legal skills- they cut it short. Classic Paul Weller/David Fenton spirit= they knew just what they were doing.
I never knew that about Weller's dad. Explains the Jam influence that's so obvious from this band. You are right, HORRIDLY ignored band! As great as "Japanese" was as a single, it's probably the weakest thing they did.
Co managed with foxton
@@dee_seejay it's all opinion, all in the ears of the listener.
Incredible
john peel was my teen years in the very late 70', 80's etc but never knew the Vapors had done a session (16 yr fave) so thanks for this - added to the 2 albums of stuff I have and believe they have recently reformed
Takes me back. Great band.
Liverpool 18th November cannot wait !!! Here comes the judge prisoners waiting for the weekend NAT all of them.
A great band.
the Vapors were the best band i ever discovered,powerpop at its best,this is an amazing session.
Love the sound of a Rickenbacker 4001 bass fitted with Rotosound strings..
Thanks for posting You.
vapors on tour november dont miss it .cant wait could have been as big as u2 awesome
Stefan Hinchliffe - while being as big as U2 is/was? i prefer the bands i love to remain slightly obscure... who wants ectomorphic frat boys standing literally on my own tiny feet, and in front of me, and then talking thru the whole show?
Stefan Hinchliffe and how was/were their gig(s)?
God Genius lyrics and music. Paul Weller's DAD? Holy God- this is like being blessed by GOD. At 16 in high school in rural Wisconsin i was is FUCKING love with The Vapors- had a teacher who explained the connotations of "turning Japanese" -- it was my first experience of defending my personal observation.
So between The Vapors, and my sweet teacher Gary Knoke: You taught me to question the zeitgeist.
I still love _every_ track they ever recorded. The same mentality and social engagement at Paul Weller.
GOD GENIUS.
If you disagree, you are faulty.
De lo mejor del R & R!!!
Thinking man's punk 🎶
Wow turning Japanese sounds better. Its not commercialized like how the radio version is.
Really tight musicianship, indivisible from the recorded studio version on the album.
Turning a japonese, One of the first tracks punk I Heard.
If you don't find yourself tapping your feet to Turning Japanese check your pulse.
If they were managed by the wellers they must still be owed a lot of money
i have NEVER heard this?! my heart is a flutter... now i have to travel back to London (for what ? 7th time? 9th? 666th?)
am i on acid???? such a grat ride..to catch at trains
I hear the Jam for sure, but they seem more American to me. Almost like Suburban Lawns or a low fi version of The Cars.
Was that bleep in the intro put there by the BBC?
Cold War is my fav
that whats going on song (not the Marvin Gaye one) is directly stolen from the second song here.
love this band, turning japanese is the weakest song out them all, love the storys the song tell,
Vibracobra23 Ennui... Do you have any connection with the great Suburban Lawns?
No...unfortunately they never did a Peel Session
I see... Do you know what became of Su Tissue, their female member?
No idea...though I know that it's a question often asked
It's very unfortunate The Suburban Lawns never recorded any Peel Sessions? Or released a Peel Sessions Album? Just like many other Great Punk,Mod, & New Wave Bands in Hollywood & Los Angeles?
Their bassist was way too good
Still plays with them .. still playing and putting in great shows
Need more english lads
The Vapors - Peel Session 1979 21.2.23 1231pm actually the whole punk movement was situated about and around someone's musing upon the notion of making homemade soup and the variations of... that's it! that's all it's about... pissed off chef in the kitchen, some dude's making toast to go with that soup... stuff like that... you'd never credit it.