Holly Beth became the singer for The Waitresses - who had a huge hit with "I Know What Boys Like" but after that she dissapeared. Probably settled down and had 6 kids :)
@electrotrancemaker The original singer for the Waitresses was Patty Donahue who recorded " I know what boy like" Holly Beth Vincent only replaced her for a two week period. Patty Donahue died of lung cancer at the age of 40 on December 9, 1996
i Saw Holly & Teh Italians in a small club in Stroud Gloucestershire, They were great and should have been huge, Great album and 5 singles - you should all track them down.
This reminds me a helluva lot of the opening track on the old Akron, Ohio compilation from Stiff Records. What was her name? Not Rachel Sweet--although Sweet did backing vocals on the number in question. I'll get it in a second... Oh yeah! 'When I Was Young' by Jane Aire & The Belvederes!
I got to see Holly & The Italians open for the Ramones in San Antonio. She absolutely kicked ass. Hard to believe anyone could open for the Ramones and hold their own, but she did. I was totally smitten and would have given a kidney for a kiss from Holly.
Wow, that was great! I ran out and bought "The Right to be Italian" shortly after reading an awesome review of it in Creem magazine. I still pull it out on occassion. It's one of the reasons I have to keep a turntable at home. It's a crime that this band never got the attention they deserved.
Holly and the Italians were one of the very best rock bands of the 70s/80s that were never given an opportunity to access mass markets. There was no YouTube, you either got a major record label contract or faded into oblivion. A real tragedy, and that goes for the Nuns while I'm at it.
Saw Holly at the Nashville Room in West London. One of the best gigs I ever saw. She was magnificent. Went out and bought "Miles Away" and never heard of her again.
That's mark knopflers ex girl friend. She is the reason for the dire straits song romeo and juliet. And look, she is playing a schecter strat with andersson wireing. The same as knopfler used at the same time.
Rock Against Romance (second song in this vid) is a great tune... I vaguely remember it from back in the day - glad to find it here - thanks for posting!
thanks for posting this, I still have my WPLJ button from the Ramones show in Central Park from the summer of '78. Holly and the Italians were the oipening act,and I still remeber being blown away by a women fronting a punk band and playing guitar. Imagine a women actually singing and playing and writing songs. Way ahead of her time, total inspiration to to me as a musician. And totally hot on top of every thing else. Long live Holly and the Italians.
Just played mine tonight. Have had it since then. Great sounding record. Shows the Transvision Vamp version of Tell That Girl to be the complete merde it was.
great nostalgia. anyone know where i can get a video of "i want to go home"? "i want to see my name in the hollywood hills" is one of my favorite lines anywhere.
There is a Holly Beth Vincent Compilation out with old the old stuff on it. I interviewed Holly for my indie radio station in the mid 1980's. I was a nervous young fan; but she was a good egg, polite hostess and a fun interview. She is a great songwriter. This is fun stuff to see.
A friend mentioned that "Rock Against Romance" was about when Holly was a dominatrix in LA. I don't know for sure, but could be. Lines like "Don't come any closer than that which the law allows" and "when I see you to your end".
It has since gone out-of-print, however, you might be able to find it used on Amazon or Djangos. On Djangos you can add it to your notify me and you will be notified when one of their stores gets a copy.
holly beth vincent was just in a class of its own....nobody else made such heartthrobbing melodic but still mysterious music like that at that time......what happened ??? i cant believe that its not one of the biggest selling pop albums ever
This band was way way way way way way underrated. I've been digging The Right to be Italian since the early 80's. I've always thought that Holly had the sexiest voice in rock. Now I can see that her looks match her voice. Thanks for posting the clip. I'd love to see more.
I still got my vinyl copy of 'Right to be Italian'. Her two recent CD releases, 'Demos Federico' (2-CD set of old demos and unreleased material and not a wasted track) and 'Super Rocket Star,' all terrific new songs. Beautiful melodies played with that true rock and roll percussive rhythm guitar and sung with that lusty and strong feminine voice. Thank you, Ms. Vincent, for your new releases. When can we expect more?
thanks for the clip!...I know the first song is Youth Coup...anyone know the name of the 2nd one? by the way there is a duet on youtube of Holly Beth Vincent and Joey Ramone singing I got you babe! thanks again
Good things come to those who wait (and search frequently). Thanks for this priceless document featuring the self-confessed "Gerald Ford of guitar playing" (see cast). The British papers built Holly up and knocked her down again in the span of a few short months, but we've never forgotten her contributions. Vastly underrated. Thanks again, BikingDirect.
Ahh OK thanks.
I had thought that she had replaced Patty Donahue permanently.
electrotrancemaker 3 months ago
Holly Beth became the singer for The Waitresses - who had a huge hit with "I Know What Boys Like" but after that she dissapeared. Probably settled down and had 6 kids :)
electrotrancemaker 3 months ago
@electrotrancemaker The original singer for the Waitresses was Patty Donahue who recorded " I know what boy like" Holly Beth Vincent only replaced her for a two week period. Patty Donahue died of lung cancer at the age of 40 on December 9, 1996
dmfrazrad 3 months ago
Sounds like Hollys signing "Theres going to be a YOUUTUBBEE" lol Fantastic
BikingDirect 4 months ago 5
Do you think Holly has seen this yet ??
BikingDirect 4 months ago
Great ! Thankx for posting. I think that this is the only live H & TI vid on YouTube !!
electrotrancemaker 4 months ago
@electrotrancemaker Yes and its amazing i love this!!
BikingDirect 4 months ago
Great performance. Liz Phair's 6' 1" is influenced by this song methinks.
swanstep 4 months ago
I love it! : )
Khultan 5 months ago
holly shit this is fucking incredible
connorwood83 6 months ago 2
Dynamic performance! ~ Excellent!
moondogg55 8 months ago
i Saw Holly & Teh Italians in a small club in Stroud Gloucestershire, They were great and should have been huge, Great album and 5 singles - you should all track them down.
jiveandswing 8 months ago
Great stuff ! ... always loved this band ... they had some fantastic and memorable songs ... Holly rocks !
wmw2525 9 months ago
Great stuff ! ... always loved this band ... Holly rocks !
wmw2525 9 months ago
She's on Facebook hollybethvincent
jwong541 9 months ago
This reminds me a helluva lot of the opening track on the old Akron, Ohio compilation from Stiff Records. What was her name? Not Rachel Sweet--although Sweet did backing vocals on the number in question. I'll get it in a second... Oh yeah! 'When I Was Young' by Jane Aire & The Belvederes!
jannyrcobs 10 months ago
Was a mispelling.
apollozero 11 months ago
OMG I saw her in the early 80s at LaMore's in Brooklyn.
LastTree 1 year ago
I got to see Holly & The Italians open for the Ramones in San Antonio. She absolutely kicked ass. Hard to believe anyone could open for the Ramones and hold their own, but she did. I was totally smitten and would have given a kidney for a kiss from Holly.
peskypesky 1 year ago
The song is called "Youth Coop"
apollozero 1 year ago
@apollozero Almost...it's "Youth Coup"...as in revolution/takeover ("there's gonna be a youth coup...cause it's time for something new")
tiefhals 11 months ago
They should have been as big as The Pretenders!
geojorge1369 1 year ago
one of my favorite records from high school
tonyjuliajoey 1 year ago
Still have this on vinyl such a good song
raflacoat 1 year ago
Wow, that was great! I ran out and bought "The Right to be Italian" shortly after reading an awesome review of it in Creem magazine. I still pull it out on occassion. It's one of the reasons I have to keep a turntable at home. It's a crime that this band never got the attention they deserved.
Kyldagin 1 year ago
Best band ever.
lashertiani 1 year ago
Maybe if she hadn't dumped Mark Knopfler!
ChoboTerran 1 year ago
Saw them in Houston opening for The Ramones. One of the best nights of my life!
BigAggie 1 year ago
@BigAggie
i saw the San Antonio show, and yes, one of the best nights of my life too. magical and intoxicating...
peskypesky 1 year ago
Holly and the Italians were one of the very best rock bands of the 70s/80s that were never given an opportunity to access mass markets. There was no YouTube, you either got a major record label contract or faded into oblivion. A real tragedy, and that goes for the Nuns while I'm at it.
tubbytalisman 2 years ago 2
couldn't agree more
wampum152 2 years ago
wow!
6blackfairy9 2 years ago
nice stuff...thanks 4post
discgallerynow 2 years ago
Gotta luv a girl who can belt out a song and not lose her chewing gum.
kilts4u2 2 years ago 17
In those years Holly & the Italians for me were one of the most exciting rock acts and Holly Vincent the hottest female rock performer!
inn7516 2 years ago
Electric blue!
kermankalle 2 years ago
Saw Holly & The Italians at Bristol Colston Hall (1980) supporting the clash, I Think! They were absolutely amazing!
luwezi 2 years ago
I saw Holly and the Italians at Perkins Palace, Pasadena, California. They were really so much better live!
design2spec 2 years ago
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Nice guitar, bad song
guitardo2 2 years ago
Marry me Holly
prettybionic 2 years ago 8
@prettybionic She is HOT. And a great rock n' roller too.
nightliter 10 months ago
Saw them down the front at London's Dingwells, top gig!
andycatling 2 years ago
nice 70's flamed top strat!
lucybrown1 3 years ago
Electric Blue!!!! Youth!!!
kermankalle 3 years ago
I think it's early summer 1980. I was at a friends house in Chiswick, London at the time and remember their slot on the show
keddw 3 years ago
What year was this performed? How old would Holly be in this video?
kilts4u2 3 years ago
@kilts4u2 this show was 12th may 1981 if that helps,haven't a clue about her age.
scotsmaninusa 1 year ago
amazing. still have it on vinyl from OVER 25 years ago. found it on cd about five years ago.
klynnfan 3 years ago
"Rock against romance" has been a favorite for years. A pity it's difficult to get a copy on CD.
eltorg 3 years ago
Saw Holly at the Nashville Room in West London. One of the best gigs I ever saw. She was magnificent. Went out and bought "Miles Away" and never heard of her again.
filmworksusa 3 years ago
That's mark knopflers ex girl friend. She is the reason for the dire straits song romeo and juliet. And look, she is playing a schecter strat with andersson wireing. The same as knopfler used at the same time.
pmeswe 3 years ago
Guess who has their debut LP in condition as new?
Brilliant stuff!
Futtan 3 years ago
Wow I saw this lot at the Nashville Rooms in West London supporting Teardrop Explodes. They were REALLY good.
Went to see them again. But next time no show Holly had broken her leg ??
I thought they were going to be really big.
DiamondBoyz99 3 years ago
Rock Against Romance was always one of my Favorite 80's songs. Good to see they could rip through this song live as well.
dwtime 3 years ago
this is super great, thanks for posting!
reaperpro 3 years ago
"There's gonna be a YouTube?"
DickStainy 3 years ago
Youth Coup.
Ikaguah34 3 years ago
Ha. It does sound like that.
Tycho114 2 years ago
OMG, I cannot possibly express to you how happy I am that you posted this!
I love "Rock Against Romance" & it's hard to find.
Thank you so much!
quorumangelorum 3 years ago 2
Rock Against Romance (second song in this vid) is a great tune... I vaguely remember it from back in the day - glad to find it here - thanks for posting!
TheOysterGuy 3 years ago
thanks for posting this, I still have my WPLJ button from the Ramones show in Central Park from the summer of '78. Holly and the Italians were the oipening act,and I still remeber being blown away by a women fronting a punk band and playing guitar. Imagine a women actually singing and playing and writing songs. Way ahead of her time, total inspiration to to me as a musician. And totally hot on top of every thing else. Long live Holly and the Italians.
rzabala001 4 years ago 2
yes. Awesome. Siouxsie did it first and still does it. Not much with the guitar but....
solwolfpunk 3 years ago
i love "youth coup"! i'm pretty sure be your own pet stole that guitar riff for "the kelly affair".
totalbitca 4 years ago
great, would love to get a copy of her first Lp...anyone?
GlenF 4 years ago
Just played mine tonight. Have had it since then. Great sounding record. Shows the Transvision Vamp version of Tell That Girl to be the complete merde it was.
KevKavanagh 4 years ago
I was happy to find the first lp at a store last week, only 5 bucks too! but I cant give it away, I use it for my dj night
robosushi 4 years ago
I think I got it will let you know.
bigtexascheeseburger 4 years ago
The record company is downright insane for never having put that out on CD...
carrite 3 years ago 2
It is out on CD...I got a copy, I think Wounded Bird Records put it out on CD. The first album is one of my all time favs
punkrckgrl68 3 years ago
Is she saying, "There's gotta be a You Tube!" hehehe
Triska3 4 years ago
great nostalgia. anyone know where i can get a video of "i want to go home"? "i want to see my name in the hollywood hills" is one of my favorite lines anywhere.
jaybelaw 4 years ago
Rock Against Romance is after the first song!!! My patience paid off BIG TIME!!! I LOVE YOU HOLLY!!!
thirteenmusic 4 years ago
Wendy James stole from this too
crypttonite 4 years ago
i saw her last sunday at the Masque Reunion show at The Echoplex, it was packed with old 70s L.A. punk bands.
Linesand45s 4 years ago
Yes, and she ruled !
HappyJack818 4 years ago
GUNS 'N' ROSES ripped HOLLY AND THE ITALIANS off with "SWEET CHILD OF MINE". That song is very similar to ROCK AGAINST ROMANCE ;-)
ciccioweasel 4 years ago 2
@ciccioweasel Wow, you're right!
swanstep 4 months ago
Great..more Holly videos.. There's gonna be Youth Coop!
apollozero 4 years ago
I love Holly!
bluevespa 4 years ago
She has a myspace page
silverpiepie 4 years ago
There is a Holly Beth Vincent Compilation out with old the old stuff on it. I interviewed Holly for my indie radio station in the mid 1980's. I was a nervous young fan; but she was a good egg, polite hostess and a fun interview. She is a great songwriter. This is fun stuff to see.
crabstick250 4 years ago
A friend mentioned that "Rock Against Romance" was about when Holly was a dominatrix in LA. I don't know for sure, but could be. Lines like "Don't come any closer than that which the law allows" and "when I see you to your end".
jwongpdx 4 years ago
I don't know. I always thought it was about a relationship gone sour.
MartyRotten 4 years ago
Great! Holly is one of my favorites. She just released a new album, "Super Rocket Star", and she has a MySpace page, hollybethvincent.
jwongpdx 4 years ago
Brilliant ! Cant stop watching this. Its criminal that these CD' are so hard to find.
garysevern 4 years ago
Im pretty sure it got reissued - with bonus stuff - a little while ago. Google Wounded Bird, they're the label that was supposed to do it.
barkingclam 4 years ago
It has since gone out-of-print, however, you might be able to find it used on Amazon or Djangos. On Djangos you can add it to your notify me and you will be notified when one of their stores gets a copy.
jwongpdx 4 years ago
Thanks for posting the video, 'Rock Against Romance' is a great unknown 80's song along with 'Tell That Girl To Shutup' great stuff!
dwtime 4 years ago
holly beth vincent was just in a class of its own....nobody else made such heartthrobbing melodic but still mysterious music like that at that time......what happened ??? i cant believe that its not one of the biggest selling pop albums ever
johnnystarrysky 4 years ago
This band was way way way way way way underrated. I've been digging The Right to be Italian since the early 80's. I've always thought that Holly had the sexiest voice in rock. Now I can see that her looks match her voice. Thanks for posting the clip. I'd love to see more.
marksvh 4 years ago
Thanks for posting this! I seen it first time round on the Old Grey Whistle Test and have been looking for it since. Brilliant!
kensharonyoga 4 years ago
I still got my vinyl copy of 'Right to be Italian'. Her two recent CD releases, 'Demos Federico' (2-CD set of old demos and unreleased material and not a wasted track) and 'Super Rocket Star,' all terrific new songs. Beautiful melodies played with that true rock and roll percussive rhythm guitar and sung with that lusty and strong feminine voice. Thank you, Ms. Vincent, for your new releases. When can we expect more?
raphaelU 4 years ago
Comments please, from Holly!?
BikingDirect 4 years ago
The second song is "Rock Against Romance". Both tunes off 'Right to be Italian'. Great friggin album.
drivinsister 4 years ago
Great! Holly rules. Is that a cast on her leg?
forestdweller958 4 years ago
thanks for the clip!...I know the first song is Youth Coup...anyone know the name of the 2nd one? by the way there is a duet on youtube of Holly Beth Vincent and Joey Ramone singing I got you babe! thanks again
studio54forever 4 years ago
I remember the great guitar and bass work as a teen in Texas in the 80s. Always felt they never got enough credit for some reason.
scar78201 4 years ago
I had the album in the 80's and recently got it on cd. They were great, thanks for this clip!! Very underrated band.
txwildswan 5 years ago
I still rock "Right to be Italian", wha t a great group.
Rockunstank 5 years ago
Mark (bass player in the film) thanks for your email I will reply soon.
BikingDirect 5 years ago
i have a picture disc of the 45! Anyone want to but it....its in great shape!
Nikkigirl2112 6 months ago
picture sleeve i mean
Nikkigirl2112 6 months ago
Thanks for the comments. Been watching/listening to this for 25 years and it still sounds as good today as it did back then.
BikingDirect 5 years ago
Good things come to those who wait (and search frequently). Thanks for this priceless document featuring the self-confessed "Gerald Ford of guitar playing" (see cast). The British papers built Holly up and knocked her down again in the span of a few short months, but we've never forgotten her contributions. Vastly underrated. Thanks again, BikingDirect.
317East32nd 5 years ago