The Jam - Start
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Music video by The Jam performing Start. (C) 1980 Polydor Ltd. (UK)
Paul Weller’s The Jam guitar solos are insanely underrated. They sound like George Harrison in a bad mood going “here’s your f*cking guitar solo Paul”, fucking brilliant.
Rick Buckler is one of the most underrated drummers Britain ever produced.
For sure. Steady beat at all times.
He came out broke
@@kieranholohan7048 I know, it's terrible.
His do disappeared like overnight. Irrelevant.
He's not underrated , I rate him, that's all that matters!!
40 years old and sounds as good now as then. Just incredible....
55, as it is Beatle's Taxman of 1966
@@cas3003 I think it has a better downbeat than Taxman. I see your point though.
@@jasonb.3902 Better downbeat? This is the same fucking song as Taxman, but not as melodic or inventive.
The band The Music Machine did a cover of Taxman that sounds quite similar to this
Shag song
This could have come out in 1970, 1980 or 1990 and it would still sound just as fresh and brilliant
Except it's ripped off from Taxman by The Beatles.
I think personally the only people who will truly understand Tha Jam, is those who were around at that time. A lot of people say Weller left the band as the gaffy gaffer but he is a man who was in a band and he had to move on in himself. However, nobody can replicate the Jam as a band. Take one band member away and they would never have been the same. Brilliant lyrics, music and bandness. Always in my heart and never forgotten.
They were big in my teens, but I think by 1982 he wanted to move on and do something different. At least Foxton and Buckler were man enough to know that The Jam would become a parody without him and also the mod revival was coming to an end by then, so they moved on as well. Can't say I liked The Style Council but at least Weller was keen to do something new.
Beautifully put (I was 15 when The Jam solit) fire and skill,forever in our hearts.
Yes that is so true you had to be there to appreciate how good they were and how lucky we were to be around then.
I was always more of a Style Council fan. Of course 'Our Favorite Shop' was the highlight of several years together, and 'Confessions of a Pop Group' was really out there and must have bewildered many of their fans. I read that Weller lost male fans and built up a considerable female fan base with the change in bands. When my husband and I met, he had all the Jam in his collection and now I appreciate how great and influential they were.
Blahhhh; Yeas, nicely said. They were and still are iconic!
Still remember the day it came out. Great follow up to Going Underground. The Jam were untouchable in 1980.
SO TRUE!
Not up North mate - Joy Division brushed them away :)
agreed but the police had more success in 1980 and in total - world wide, even tho the jam were better
@@Spartanm333
Hmm, how many number 1 singles did Joy Division have?
The Jam were very popular up north despite what you infer!
Paul Weller...a subtle, underestimated badass.
This was always a floor filler (with the lads) at my local Friday night Youth Club back in the early 80s! What a tune!
Weller is the Midas of music.
Great lift from The Beatles 'Taxman' 1966.
i only found that out the other month when i heard "The Taxman" on the radio. i was like "hey where have i heard this before"
George Harrison described 'Start' as "the greatest Taxman cover ever.."
lol not even close
The Jam were a super tight well oiled machine. What a perfect band!
43 years ago today, this song hit #1. Congratulations and happy anniversary.
Seems like yesterday.
the modfarther in his prime, what a amazing time to grow up in,,thanks 4 sharing xxxxx
Sometimes you forget just how good a song is. Classic
Just now seeing this comment in 2023 - priceless.
Until you realise that they ripped of Taxman by the Beatles
Cos I'm The Taxman..........yeah The Taxman!
+Tracey Hudson We KNOW haha. That bassline
Scenes
Absolutely, but much better!!!!!!!!
Tracey Hudson BeatlesのTaxmanだよね(笑)
I like The Smiths and as Noel said The Smiths followed The Jam,The Roses followed The Smiths and Oasis followed The Roses but The Jam were very special and influenced every decent British band that followed them
Even this video has a touch of The Beatles Rain colour video from 1966.
Bruce brilliant bass player ❤❤
When I get The Jam itch, this is the first classic for me. Much imitated, never replicated! Bruce is a brilliant bassist! EGAF! UK ❤ 🇬🇧
Even The Beatles copied it...err.
Liam Gallagher has spent his entire life trying to look as cool as Paul Weller did in this video.
Never seen liam in a suit mate.
Dude, Liam's one hell-off-a singer when he wants to be. I quite like his Lennonesque look and hands behind the back stance. Unfortunately he carries the buyer-beware tag. He played in my town on a winery tour and killed it.
Oasis were awful!
@@markallgood7980 and overrated, blur were better
And failing miserably!! Only one paul Weller!!
The coolest video of all time. The Jam in 1980 were untouchable. Their absolute peak.
Even The Police ,couldn’t touch them 😂🤣 🤙🏾
Sorry, no offence but the riff is a direct rip off of the Beatles’ Tax man’ ,some cheek. S X
@@studonaldson1497 i think everyone knows that
I recall whizzing up to Woolworths on me mattalic blue Vespa 90 and guess what yeah buying it - had an American copy similar part from different texture a well cool picture from the W Y Y shoot + WYY as the B side - I'm just sayin ( still ) .
Yeah cos no other band has ever ripped off anyone else...@@studonaldson1497
Ahem Weller is a huge Beatles fan this song is an homage to his idols. He is quite capable of coming up with his own riffs or whatever.
Thanks for saying the obvious. To a tribute not a theft.
@@robertkraljii5048
It's not obvious to people who don't know Taxman.
Just came here from The Smiths - This Charming Man.
The Smiths and The Jam. Two bands that I will listen to forever.
Brings back memories of a girl who I met in a place called bushey in Hertfordshire not seen her for 40 years but when I hear this song I always think of her.
Everyone clocks the 'Taxman' riff, but the 'If I never ever see you' part is pure Syd Barrett....
Yes! He adds a wonderful bridge not seen in the Beatles classic
As a 12 year old in 1980 I had no knowledge of the Taxman so to me and many others Start was just a great song.
I was 12 in 1980 too and was familiar with a whole lot of the Beatles catalog (including Taxman). 🤷
takes some fire and skill to make a great song out of a great song
^^^this!
A fucking immortal song repurposed and made every bit as good
Listen, remember and know you'll never have this again. We was just lucky
Killer beat and song. ❤
bruce's bass lines amazing as usual and his backing vocals are decent too
Thanks Paul McCartney (Taxman bass lines).
@@rolandgeffroy6252 Just listened to Taxman and thought same.
Nah, he's ripping off the baseline from To Be Someone Must Be A Wonderful Thing
How did he think of that bass line?
@@rolandgeffroy6252 Bruce seems to have taken that and tweaked it, and it shows its improvement!
Have loved this since 80s still sounds so fresh
One of the best by the jam
I was 14 years old when I first heard this.... I loved it so much then.....and listening to it now just takes me right back there. 🙂👍
Do you still listen to the jam every other day like me.
Steven crainie yes mate but weirdly I’ve only just found this amazing tune
Emotionally Stable-izing Music...Paul Weller is a Wizard Wordsmith
Paul Weller's ability to " Encapsulate His Feelings Emotionally " Is one of the reasons why this record has remained a " Perennial Favourite " !!! From Adrian Browne 1965
Thanks 4 Your Support Re My Paul Weller/ " Start " Post . Take Care !! From Adrian Browne 1965
I seem to recall Weller said they'd been listening to Revolver, which says a lot. But George did not sue. Given that GH was in the middle of "My sweet Lord/He's so Fine" litigation here, well, bless you George. And it's a great song
George Harrison wrote "This Song" in response after going through the litigation of My Sweet Lord"
@@rockvilleraven "could be sugar pie honey bunch? Nah, sounds more like Rescue Me! "
@@chrishowgill888 Or I need a new drug sounds like Ghostbusters
@@chrishowgill888 The Rolling Stones a gave a half songwriting credit to KD Lang because “Have you seen my baby sounds a bit like Constant Craving. Joan Jett did get royalties on the Sunday Night Football theme, because it sounds like “I Hate Myself For Loving You”.
One of my fav Jam singles. Such a great 60s/Taxman feel to it.
yeah, almost as if it sounds exactly like Taxman. Which it does.
Very taxman, bass and guitar.
@@shwing1428 Clearly inspired by, for sure, but improved upon at the same time.
@@James-co2nb I've changed in 7 months. I appreciate this jam for what it is, taking inspiration from one amazing tune to create another less amazing, but still great tune. I thank you for your patience and kindness.
@@shwing1428 I'll agree to disagree regarding the 'less amazing' 😉
greatest MOD promo ever...bless you Weller!
i love the Jam so much, they always look so good
Talent borrows, genius steals. Oscar Wilde
I loved this song when it was released in 1980!
I also liked it when it was released in 1966 by the Beatles.
One of the best bands ever
some great rock trios never last too long. the jam was one of them. 3 great muscians. beautiful arrangements and inventive playing. took their music to its conclusion in about 5 years. disbanded and became almost legendary and shurly very underrated. long live The Jam'
They weren't underated
Two more trios that were short lived were The Cream (less then four years), and the original Jimi Hendrix Experience (barely three).
@@christopherharmon2433 And Motorhead......
@@scooby2142 They were together for almost 20 years.
Remember Bruce ❤
The Boys at their tightest xx Great Bass Great Drums and Great Lead Vocal and Guitar. Just perfection.
Exactly!!
The Jam had been listening to The Beatles Revolver album while they were on a tour of Japan during 1980.
Loved the track ...bought the single.....found myself back here decades later....awesome!!!!!
Hello, how are you doing? It is nice seeing you here.
Still can’t understand why it didn’t break the charts back in ‘80. Imagine them doing this on TOTP, aw man that would have been lit.
When it got released, everyone bought it. TOTP that week, played this video.
Saw them in concert when I was in high school. Sometime around 1980-1981…they were amazing.
I love the bass in this, maybe my favourite Jam song.
DaggylMc Gra It’s from the Beatles Taxman
@@jaydenwhitlen1489 no it isn’t.
@@TheMusicalElitist yes it is
@@jaydenwhitlen1489 its based around taxman but its not exactly the same, as a lot of ppl are implying. Weller has also acknowledged that he had taxman in mind when he wrote it.
I couldn't find this album/45 anywhere as a teenager when it came out. I saw this video on MTV, so many years ago..... Now my life is complete.
Just introduced my 7 year old to this belter...love this song 🎵
That bassline and chorus is just sick!
TheRegart thank the Beatles
I dunno...sounds pretty healthy to me.
Never heard of taxman by the Beatles?
Taxman
@@brianafogado even the guitar solo is similar to taxman
paul weller = magic
That bassline and chorus is just sick!
Baseline good isn’t it? Great work from Paul McCartney there
@@MrToastBenstudios Apparently Paul didn't mind.
Dunno, sounds pretty healthy to me.
Cornwall , shed found in middle of nowhere, 2 15 AM,1990, parked two vespas and drank cider till the sun came up listeninng to this. Magic tune , old now,me and the same best mate just did same again. Was 17,now 47 , shit i can drink more now and enjoy music twice as much
I can read Bruce brilliant bass, but can't PLAY IT! Guildford gal! UK 🇬🇧
first single i ever bought on my own .it was 1980, i was 10 ....i remember it like it was yesterday O)
Oh, that bass! Foxton the coolest 😎
Love love love that guitar...
This hit from The Jam was the 439th #1 song of the Rock Era in the United Kingdom.
just enjoy the music
I'll enjoy Taxman. Not this.
Absolutely loved these guys
good to see your use of 'love' in the past tense
Its all about the bass !!!
And what you give is what you get!
UK number one 6 September 1980.
raw talent….unreal,love the Jam
August 1980 was a good time to be alive. There were three classic number ones in a row: Abba's 'The Winner Takes it All', Bowie's 'Ashes to Ashes', and then the Jam's 'Start'. And then the kids went back to school and Kelly Marie had her one-hit-wonder.
One of the best mod songs ever the guitar is fantastic what a tune
The best band that most Americans have never even heard of.
I'm a Chicagoan and let love the man. See him everytime he comes to Chicago.
I'm glad they never got George Martin to produce them to make it big here.
Only The Americans That Live Under Rocks🤪
So true it's scary and makes me jealous of those in England who got to appreciate them on their way up and then their pinnacle and no way back down.
I prefer 'Taxman' seeing as we're discussing the comparisons, but this song is awesome and a fine tribute to the best.
No one asked you...
Love you John miss those days rocking to the Jam. Hopefully I'll see you again.
No one did cool as Weller not then and not now
Best band ever
Dont agree.ABBA is the best band ever LOL
no
Bruce Foxton has got to be one of rock's greatest bass players ever!
No, not remotely.
If you think this song shows great bass playing, it was ripped off from “Taxman” by the Beatles.
Absolutely one of the best and massively underrated.
That's quite a simple bass line to play
Certainly one of the most fanciable anyway! 🎸
LEGENDARY BAND
These were everything about England at that time, been there and loved it, glad
One of my favourites 🎸🎸
Wish they made this song longer 💕 it
He did say "2 minutes" -- and kept to his word!!
The album version is longer but only slightly. And it has a horn section towards the end.
British Music is the best Music! There`s absolutely no Doubt!
🇬🇧💪
Sounds like an outtake from The Rutles.
This is one of my favourite George Harrison songs.
I swear that bassline's been sampled a million times, just can't remember where I first heard it.
It's a Beatles bassline. From 'Taxman'.
@@breakfreak3181 thank you! It was driving me crazy
@@noelleelizabeth9991
No problem! I hate it when I can't figure out a where sample or musical element was originally from!
You can, but you're just trying to be funny.
The jam start classic song from the eighties good song from them forty five years old still sounds good now good stuff bring it back again today hopefully listening to music
This genius song has a new life as Sainsbury's music for their tv ads.
LYRICS:
Let me tell you how it will be
There's one for you, nineteen for me
'Cause I'm the taxman, yeah, I'm the taxman
Should five per cent appear too small
Be thankful I don't take it all
'Cause I'm the taxman, yeah, I'm the taxman
If you drive a car, I'll tax the street
If you try to sit, I'll tax your seat
If you get too cold, I'll tax the heat
If you take a walk, I'll tax your feet
'Cause I'm the taxman, yeah, I'm the taxman
Don't ask me what I want it for
(Ah ah, Mr. Wilson)
If you don't want to pay some more
(Ah ah, Mr. Heath)
'Cause I'm the taxman, yeah, I'm the taxman
Now my advice for those who die (taxman!)
Declare the pennies on your eyes (taxman!)
'Cause I'm the taxman, yeah, I'm the taxman
And you're working for no one but me (taxman!)
Oooh, get you!!!!
I luv a laff.
Way better song right there
@@ZaveAres in your idiotic opinion
@@TheMusicalElitist i see what u did there
Aww good memories of my teenage years... 😊
me 2
Iconic videos from 1980 were:
1. Love Will Tear Us Apart- Joy Division.
2. Rat Race- The Specials
3. Start- The Jam
4. Ashes to Ashes-David Bowie
5. Coming Up- Paul McCartney.
6. Geno- Dexys Midnight Runners.
7. Lip Up Fatty- Bad Manners
8. Ant Music-Adam and The Ants.
9. Best Friend-The Beat.
10. Fade to Grey-Visage.
I love Paul Weller and the Jam, but they didn't even bother to hide it with this one haha
Weller told a one of the music papers at the time that the band had been listening to The Beatles Revolver during their tour of Japan. Finally The Beatles meld with The Who!
Paul Weller what a lyricalist! He is so slick too
Hello, how are you doing? It is nice seeing you here.
@@Paul_John_Weller Hi, I'm doing good thanks. It's so lovely of you to reply :)
@@sharon9270 Thanks for the compliment Sharon, I’m glad to hear you feel good. Well I know you must be surprised to receive a message from me right?
@@Paul_John_Weller I'm more surprised to find out you have only 1 subscriber.
@@sharon9270 Oh. Well I actually opened this account as my official chat account so I can have a little time for my fans to know how some of you feel about me and the band precisely.
When it comes to 3 pc bands the jam never gets enough credit!
🤘😎🤘
Sweet melody alongside that baseline is wonderful
This just reminded me that I love Taxman by the Beatles
I think you're the umpteenth person to have said that.
@@TheMusicalElitist 4 years ago bro
@@rdf6278 My point still remains ‘bro’
@@TheMusicalElitist I don't think it does.
Best Jam song !
kittyCat Furbabies I thought it was the best Beatles song
My fav tune,Base is just crazy...If I never ever see you if I never ever see you again
Hello, how are you doing? It is nice seeing you here.
Once upon a time...Brits pop music...Thanks a lot
The Jam be like: "Be thankful we don't take no more"
“Be thankful we don’t take it all”. I think they did. 😁
"TAXMAN" from the unmatched BEATLES brought me here. The excellent bass line is the "rescue" for this song & I like it.
The Jam was one big bad power trio!
Different times u won't see that again. ❤