Republica Reunited 2008 1 of 3 - Ready To Go

[romeropablo]

Sad, but time do this to all people. Safron is not like "that" girl. And I'm not that hot lad. Today i'm 45. Time passes...

[tatian08]

i like her dress.. w0w...

[angel23v]

I'm sorry but this is not real Saffron...bring real Saffron back!

[MadMadamJess]

She is still so fucking hot, it is incredible...she's like a fine wine, she aged beautiful..love the worn voice too...wish I could have been there..

xoxoxo

- jess

[Kadaverslayer]

Is she, well sober?

[HokedogFilms]

Watching the guy in the green jacket and Im assuming his girlfriend dance just makes me feel so happy.

[mcwinker]

No bass guitar?

[skario8]

dude i cant believe wat happened to saffron she looks so diferent nowadays , damn i better stop smoking pot

[randomunit1000]

To check out newer pictures of Saffron, go to Flickr.com and enter:

saffron republica

She is in pics 4 and 5. It says: From Urban...

[geoffreyw651]

@randomunit1000

I looked it up. You're right - very sad. She was so beautiful before. What was she doing, meth?

[Retrovibes]

Can someone please explain the context of this video? What exactly is this?

This band was huge worldwide in the mid 90s, how the hell are they performing in private parties? And where is Saffron now? She was pure energy.

There's zero official sources these days to at least know something about the band or the singer. Someone please explain?

[Retrovibes]

@randomunit1000 wow man, easy. Abandonment by her father? ADD brain chemistry? That's going a bit far. Do you know her or something or you're just assuming?...

Saffron was clearly what held this project together, she's irreplaceable.

So I heard that now (2010) they're active again and released yet another version of Ready to Go. That's nice but they need something new.

[joeyheadset]

@randomunit1000 As far as you can tell? You mean, as far as you can tell... based on nothing. So you spew opinions about people you've never met, based on random things you've read on the internet? Here's an idea: maybe you shouldn't try to make a medical diagnosis of someone you don't know? Because you're not a doctor, and even if you were, no real doctor would try to make a medical diagnosis based on internet rumors.

[randomunit1000]

@joeyheadset

I know she is a speedhead, due to her past lyrics, her current facial appearance and dropping out from a promising career. The face is really the main clue though. If you knew a thing about pharmacology or had any empirical knowledge of drug cause and effect, you would be astounded at your lack of perception.. as I am.

[joeyheadset]

@Retrovibes Republica have official sources. They are on Twitter and Facebook. I got a message from a member of the band this week about a show... sadly, I'm on the wrong continent to attend :(

[randomunit1000]

@joeyheadset

 Did that member tell you anything about use of speed in the band during their heyday?

[joeyheadset]

@randomunit1000 OK: you've made this accusation again. Fair enough! Now it is time for you to supply proof. You've accused people you obviously don't know of drug abuse, and done so on multiple occasions. Therefore I must assume that you can back up these accusations with evidence. Because nobody who is worthy of being taken seriously would ever make these sorts of accusations without being able to back them up with evidence. I look forward to your presentation of highly credible evidence.

[randomunit1000]

@joeyheadset No need to be emotional. I initially qualified my statement with "as far as I can tell", which absolved me of Libel. My second statement was a question not an accusation.

Her lyrics are full of references to amphetamine/cocaine use as well as an attachment to a similar male type plus thug. An understanding of psychotherapy makes this an easy equation. Everyone despises references to their childhood as being important in their adult lives, this is the first phase of acceptance.

[joeyheadset]

@randomunit1000 "No need to be emotional" is what a troll says to bait somebody into responding emotionally. Nice try. As for the rest of your comments: it's what people who actually do have an education in psychology refer to as "psychobabble". No legitimate psychotherapist would attempt to diagnosis people they've never met, based on pop song lyrics. So, congrats on avoiding libel with your "as far as I can tell" weasel words. But as far as *you* can tell isn't as far as I can spit.

[randomunit1000]

@joeyheadset Let's forget about you and your emotional problems for a minute. I am responding to Retrovibes' question as to why Saffron has not been part of anything for over ten years. Her lyrics are a clue, but those aside.. the feminine quality of her face has vanished, relative to what it used to be. While normal aging eventually causes the same thing, accelerated aging of the face is caused by stimulant use. Based on the speed of deterioration, I would say amphetamines.

[randomunit1000]

@joeyheadset You are currently in the denial phase of realizing that people are easy to figure out through psychoanalysis. We are easy, because as individuals, we are not unique. All psychoanalysis is, is Freud's study of how our childhood affects our adult personality and behavior.

[joeyheadset]

@randomunit1000 Again, you are babbling. For instance, "denial phase" is a nice phrase you plucked from wikipedia, or perhaps a daytime talk show, but it actually refers to the Kübler-Ross model of grief. The way you just used it is meaningless. Also, you'll find that Freud has been largely discredited, and doesn't much figure into modern psychoanalysis. If you're really this desperate to sound clever, wikipedia is just a click away. Or you could read a book. If you're gonna Troll, Troll SMART.

[randomunit1000]

@joeyheadset Tired of chatting with you about your attempts to understand knowledge. You need to focus. You need to attack the idea not the man. The idea is, that Saffron is a big tweaker.

[joeyheadset]

@randomunit1000 You have a lot of ideas. And no capacity to back any of them up with facts. Is Fox News hiring?

[sanclementekid]

She will always look better than me...41 fun!

[79pl]

Sad. She has always been no more than an OK vocalist, but she made up for that with the sheer energy and enthusiasm. Not, when she's obviously tipsy, it's very amateurish.

[bjscruples]

Wow, is this dismal. Are we sure it's not a cover band?!??!

[oceanborn1962]

@bjscruples How do you get that. It's a bloody great version!!!

[1978rmj]

Check out Absolute Radio.com to see Republica latest performance, Saffron is looking very fine indeed.

[suicideclothing]

I dunno man... theres a big dif between then and now.. i think i will go on remembering the old video

[Telefryzer]

Cantemos todos esta canción!!!

Vamos Argentina!!!

Vamos a ganar!!!

De la Mano del Diego, vamos a ganar!!!

[jnmklo9]

Saffron rocks man and she's gorgeous even after a couple- maybe.

[TJARVIS13]

i love republica, but i can't be the only one who thinks she's drunk right here, expected better

[1978rmj]

Republica have reformed and are currently in the studio rehearsing, check out the pics on their official facebook page and yes, Saffron is as hot as ever.

[purchack]

that's not saffron ffs

[paulfriemel]

I used to love this band's entire first CD. I think I still do actually. It's a shame this song became such an anthem because it is simply a great driving song.

[redross1952]

saffron is still gorgeous

[Elmaln]

I only have one thing to ask of my future wife, to look like that once she's 40.

[Dreamsmugler]

I remember seeing them at Reading 97. I like the music but not Saffron's vocals. They would have been awesome with a different vocalist. Sorry!!!!

[Dreamsmugler]

I always liked the music and not Saffron's vocals. They would have been awesome if they'd had a differnt vocalist. I remember seeing them back at Reading 97. I like the rock dance hybrid type thing but not the singing. Sorry!!!!!

[cunn16]

Not a proper reform cos my dad is not playing in this video and its shit!

[rustycageandrun]

who's your dad?

[djcyberhead]

Whta the hell!..She's not Saffron, and sings horrible :S

[noneya85]

I always loved them, but now I know to never see them live.... or maybe her voice is just really out of shape... well actually, ya know, either way, that's unprofessional to go into a gig being out of shape. Nope, I wouldn't pay to hear her. This is disapointing.

[Deathrape2001]

@noneya85 She sounds like she always did! WTF man don't B such a phag. She sounds THE SAME! Loox a bit curvier now - need close ups C if she's gone hag =))

[stuartshame]

It is her but I didn't know they had reformed...is this a permanent thing does anyone know? I met Saffron last year at a Parka gig where she was a guest artist on their track "DJ In The Corner" and she was as sweet as sugar.

[bpmanzoli]

this is them raw great version

[ArizonaDelRio]

Is this even the real band? That does not look like Saffron at all...

[brotherhood302]

She sounds like shit...no love, except for the shoes!!

[Elmaln]

I don't think she ever sounded good to be honest, I just love the song. And she's still hot =)

[javiermazz]

I cant believe THIS! Thanks for uploading this is amazing. Im from Argentina, no way to know thisgs like this if you do not upload. I LOVE REPUBLICA. Thanks.

[MonkeyZorr]

This is fantastic!

Thanks for uploading

[booboobay1]

Republica reunited! Too cool!

[latsonalir]

ya know . . . . .

da little bitches GOT NO RESPECT an start dancin/frontin caus da know da younger than Saffron.

Saffron , like most female entrertainers before her DID THE SAME THING.

It's called the cycle of life.

[jfeuiebf]

cycle of life sucks

[AnEclecticMusicFan]

Still a great voice and body. They sound as fresh as anything out today IMHO.

Come on Republica start doing the festival scene guys !!!!!!

[07010140018]

she have 41 years and still hot

[xrockchild]

Uhm, why didnt anyone know about this?? Why don't they have an official site, or myspace to let people know about this. I havnt seen an official saffron myspace either.

[adefesioslp]

god. i'm in LOVE!!!!

[Vampyro1]

OMG Republica do another album already jeebus!!!!!

[squatch1983]

omg wud love to have been there.

Republica were fantastic

Lets hope they do a new album

[Dhragonfly]

man she's smokin hot

[ozolexil]

she smokin old..

[TheeReturn]

Kewl.

[BattleRoyaleMania]

I would kill to see them! o.O

[bustta1]

nice video....i think shes sexier with some meat on her bones...

[leggytv]

She's older, but still a dream fuck...!

[geoffreyw651]

@leggytv She used to be. What is your vision, 20/1500? So sad how people change sometimes, myself included.

[sergejg2]

They are back!?!?!?! WOW!!! I hope they play here in Vancouver or even Seattle to get a chance to watch them. I've been waiting so long for something new from Saffron. Thanks for the video dude!

[kelvinakuseng1026]

me too!! jealous & jealous again!! but anyway,

thanks for posting..really like this song and luv republica..GO GO! Ready to go!! waiting for their new album..

[timinbray123]

Strangely it was Windsor Ex Servicemens club hence the tacky backdrop. It was a one off gig as part of the Windsor Fringe Festival

[MDSDRE1]

where are they playing?!, a venue? or a private party or something?..

[mordiger]

My God! Are they really playing on birthday parties? I love Republica!! I hope to see them in front of one milion of persons!

[ItsBB1tch]

Oh man how lucky was this person to be there & record this??!! I'm so freakin jealous LOL Thank you loopyleigh so much for sharing and please post if you hear any more Republica news. This is so great to find, I hope the band keeps working. Love you Saffron!! XOXO

[ninaKGB]

New album, much?

[lfdbam]

this is so bittersweet!

[mannys66]

She's still got it. It's too bad she now has to seetle for coorporate gigs, Sweet 16s and Bar Mitzvahs

[lgibelli]

Great! Thanks for sharing :)

[crookshanks99]

Her hair is amazing! This band are great!!

[w0bbl3r]

sad to see how far a band can move away from rock and roll in just 10 years aint it

[bedla76]

Oi...Gunterbutt....You should know that this was a private show, only for close and intimate friends. It was at a secret location in Windsor and it was fucking amazing. So up yours arsehole!!!

[solitudinarian]

Would be great if they start to work on new tracks!

[gunterbutt]

This is so sad ... do they need to play on birthday parties?