I am one of Adam 's greatest life long fans. I will always love him and his music , but I felt a little sad with this video. I'm so glad he is doing better now. As far as hair or no hair , he is a sexy man either way.
i suposse being creative and bi polar is confusing,a creative mind mixed up is prob worse than ever .the music sounds godd as does most of adams singing.i hope we can have a new studio album.
Bipolar - in ancient times would not have been around because we just had to get on with life or die - it's a man made condition because now we can use it for excuses to be depressed, on drugs, acting weird, saying we're crazy, sorry but since we have got to the point where we are now every person who takes drugs has an excuse - I have a lot of respect for this guy - big time - but he has to take responsibility for his actions - a very intelligent person destroyed by drugs and media.
this was september 2003. as i previously sed, bipolar means that nothing stays the same, unless medication keeps it in check, but there are also side effects from that. hence adams weight/voice fluctuation. but the smoking and drinking etc, he doesnt do these now he is not manic but you never know whats round the next corner: mania or depression can come at any time, but adam is on lifelong medication which will hopefully enable his care team to keep tabs on the extreme bipolar episodes.
After reading his biog this isn't as bad as I was expecting...You can clearly see a man in the midst of a manic episode and anyone who has been personallt touched by this disorder can painfully relate.
also, adam has had bipolar all his life, its something you are born with. one in every hundred people has it, not just famous people. however, many people in the public eye who do go off the rails do turn out to be bipolar. heavy medication can get people back on an even keel and maintain it, but that has lots of side effects which affect weight & speech amongst other things. bipolar means changes all the time, so medication also has to change in increments to modify its effects. luv u adam!
feltwood, I read his Autobiography and even learned he tried to "fight" taking his medications. He thought the medications were interfering with his creativity.
smoking & drinking is a symptom of adam being manic; as you know he famously sang the opposite in goody two-shoes. some people with bipolar become mass-murderers, rapists, and do heavy drugs when in a manic episode; if youre adam ant you smoke, drink and get tattoos. to judge adam on this video is unfair as people wouldnt admit he was manic at the time, and quality control goes out the window. it would be like someone meeting you when you were drunk and assuming you are like that when sober.
Bipolar is a disease that people are born with you are correct..bipolar means two different moods, two different extremes...I dont have bipolar disorder, but I have half of it, severe chronic depression which i was born with as well..smoking and drinking are indeed syptoms of bipolar and so is any addiction, spending lots of money, doing irrational things...then u crash down to your depression cycle, which is absolutely HORRIBLE..you dont even know what its like unless you have it..
The medications for bipolar are harsh and you need to take them at regular intervals..the problem is the side effects, in general, and you are NOT supposed to drink alcohol with these drugs or it makes you very chaotic..this vid makes me extremely sad cuz obviously he is off his med schedule and i simply ADORE AND LOVE THIS MAN to my death!!Homegirl Patronsaint89 gotz my back...He is thinner now, which is a sign he is taking his meds..HANG IN THERE MY LUV...We all got your back!!XXXXXXXXXXx
Adam is awesome and since im only 19 i missed him the first time round but i still look up to him and think it would be amazing for him to bring out new stuff!
He lights one up at the beginning. Silly Adam, if he'd stuck to being a Goody Two Shoes and avoided the booze and fags then he might have fared better with his mental health.
I just signed on to tell you to stop making up shit as you type. Watch the video(s) The Madness of Prince Charming and it tells about Adam's illness and when it REALLY started. His smoking and drinking only started when he got older. He took his first drink in 23 years on his 47th birthday at the behest of his own daughter, Lily, who told him that he needed to "loosen up a bit". And his beauty hasn't faded...he may have gained a bit of weight but it looks good on him. Sod off.
Try reading what I wrote and thinking for a moment before you shoot your mouth off. I am aware that his bipolar disorder first manifested before he was famous. I stated that his bipolar was exacerbated by the drinking and smoking he started much later.
I recently read that Adam is making a comeback and even performing in small venues. I think that's aces. And it's great that SOME of his fans are still supporting him and loving what he does. What gets me though, is that Brittany Spears suffers from the same affliction and she gets awards and accolades, and lauded as some sort of role model. WTF? I look up to Adam a lot more than her. Sure he went off the rails a bit, but who doesn't every now and then, eh? Good on you Adam...Love ya.
I watched the entire "The Madness of Prince Charming" documentary AND read his Autobiography from cover to cover. I was okay with the his 47th birthday drink, but NOT the cigarettes, and the weight he gained should have been muscle, NOT fat!
I was also an '80's teenager with a massive crush on him. I nearly cried when I learned about his bipolar disorder. Thankfully, as he said: "Lily saved his life."
He says in his book that this wasnt a sensible thing to do, although he did help raise some money ! Im intrigued to know, what is that across his nose, and its purpose?
Well, I think it's great he was trying to do some good. Crap, we all know the gorillas are dying out, too bad that wasn't released, it would have made money for the cause. Oh, and I agree with those other posters, NAUGHTY ADAM! Please stop smoking. (Two months off myself, it's terribly hard but well worth it.) Not to mention it will ruin his beautiful voice.
i wouldn't say his beauty has faded. theres alot worse things he could be doing than smoking, atleast he's not on herion or something, I still think he's awesome :)
um i wasn't mouthing off i was simply expressing my opinion thats all, i know the smoking and drinking wouldnt help his bi-polar i just ment im glad he's not on drugs or anything.i probably could have worded it better, i did put a smiley at the end tho :)
Aww, I wasn't aiming that at you, but at some creature called ballsoutballistic, who obviously doesn't think before he/she types. The cider comment was for you!
I think it's good - it's better than pretty much all of the pathetic shite that's in the charts these days..hoosiers just jack kate nash etc etc. And you can't argue with saving the gorillas. Adam Ant is a proper original...it's funny
Marco stopped the release of this single because Adam wasn't feeling or thinking well at all. Perhaps later he will sound better like he did at his recent show and MAKE SOME NEW MUSIC! We're counting on you, Adam.
Black Stripe! I wish I had the two versions of this song and the other one recorded for that charity. Dang copyright issues. Adam smoking... naughty Adam. Naughty!
Adam, what were you doing smoking a cigar there, Mate? I thought you "don't drink/don't smoke." Please take care of your health in *all* ways. We, your fans, love you and care about you!
he was in alot of mess at that time. he was even smoking but thankfuly adam got through it. his fans still love him. ANTMUSIC for SEXPEOPLE. thank god marco stopped him releasing it.
If you watch this and listen to it and value it for what it is you definately will see the heart that went into rewriting this classic. In fact you can permanently view this on Diane Fossey's website. Adam is an entertainer and he is giving it a whole hearted whirl. Isn't great to see him at 49 still sounding exactly the same?
Awesome :)
BVargas78 2 weeks ago
Brill. What can I say.
TheAlisonKnight 11 months ago
Amazing. Oh my God. Idol.
MrKates 11 months ago
This is crazy.
llorensl 11 months ago
I am one of Adam 's greatest life long fans. I will always love him and his music , but I felt a little sad with this video. I'm so glad he is doing better now. As far as hair or no hair , he is a sexy man either way.
loveforant 2 years ago
I'm SO glad Adam is all better now!
LisaKoffler7 2 years ago
Dude, fix the audio on this sh*t!!! Why even bother posting it, shmuck!
lexelement 2 years ago 2
no Auidio?!
zambot3 2 years ago 2
A black stripe? That's a new one! I wish Adam Ant knew how dangerous it is to combine medications with alcohol and cigarettes.
LisaKoffler7 2 years ago
Normally I'd be thrilled to see him getting back to his roots musically, but yeah he's far from well here.
eartant 2 years ago
Very Good!
nuttynice7 2 years ago
Poor Stuart :(
This is hard to watch
JolieJane 3 years ago
I wanted to cry when I saw this video.
LisaKoffler7 2 years ago
i suposse being creative and bi polar is confusing,a creative mind mixed up is prob worse than ever .the music sounds godd as does most of adams singing.i hope we can have a new studio album.
duranasty 3 years ago
I don't find this unappealing at all even in a manic stage he is still showing his great sense of humor and fun loving side.
randomlylyrical 3 years ago 3
Bipolar - in ancient times would not have been around because we just had to get on with life or die - it's a man made condition because now we can use it for excuses to be depressed, on drugs, acting weird, saying we're crazy, sorry but since we have got to the point where we are now every person who takes drugs has an excuse - I have a lot of respect for this guy - big time - but he has to take responsibility for his actions - a very intelligent person destroyed by drugs and media.
Tilly0910 3 years ago
oh please
KiittyCupcake 2 years ago
this was september 2003. as i previously sed, bipolar means that nothing stays the same, unless medication keeps it in check, but there are also side effects from that. hence adams weight/voice fluctuation. but the smoking and drinking etc, he doesnt do these now he is not manic but you never know whats round the next corner: mania or depression can come at any time, but adam is on lifelong medication which will hopefully enable his care team to keep tabs on the extreme bipolar episodes.
feltwood 3 years ago
love the song n wen was this vid made cause i seen vid in bout 2006 or 2007 wen he was sighnin n on the stand n deliver dvd n he was thiner
cobain274eva 3 years ago
After reading his biog this isn't as bad as I was expecting...You can clearly see a man in the midst of a manic episode and anyone who has been personallt touched by this disorder can painfully relate.
Saksm113 3 years ago
also, adam has had bipolar all his life, its something you are born with. one in every hundred people has it, not just famous people. however, many people in the public eye who do go off the rails do turn out to be bipolar. heavy medication can get people back on an even keel and maintain it, but that has lots of side effects which affect weight & speech amongst other things. bipolar means changes all the time, so medication also has to change in increments to modify its effects. luv u adam!
feltwood 3 years ago
what is bipolar
cobain274eva 3 years ago
feltwood, I read his Autobiography and even learned he tried to "fight" taking his medications. He thought the medications were interfering with his creativity.
LisaKoffler7 2 years ago
smoking & drinking is a symptom of adam being manic; as you know he famously sang the opposite in goody two-shoes. some people with bipolar become mass-murderers, rapists, and do heavy drugs when in a manic episode; if youre adam ant you smoke, drink and get tattoos. to judge adam on this video is unfair as people wouldnt admit he was manic at the time, and quality control goes out the window. it would be like someone meeting you when you were drunk and assuming you are like that when sober.
feltwood 3 years ago
i thought he stopped drinkin n smokin then started again wen he was 40 somthin
cobain274eva 3 years ago
I read Adam was 40 when he started smoking. Thankfully, he stopped. I don't know about the drinking, though.
LisaKoffler7 1 year ago
@LisaKoffler7 He has been tee-total for quite a while now.
harrysfunzone 1 year ago
harrysfunzone, I agree. I'm also glad his girlfriend, Clare helped him get his life back together again.
LisaKoffler7 1 year ago
@LisaKoffler7 he still drinks =)
fallonestrello90 5 months ago
Bipolar is a disease that people are born with you are correct..bipolar means two different moods, two different extremes...I dont have bipolar disorder, but I have half of it, severe chronic depression which i was born with as well..smoking and drinking are indeed syptoms of bipolar and so is any addiction, spending lots of money, doing irrational things...then u crash down to your depression cycle, which is absolutely HORRIBLE..you dont even know what its like unless you have it..
emt4242 3 years ago
The medications for bipolar are harsh and you need to take them at regular intervals..the problem is the side effects, in general, and you are NOT supposed to drink alcohol with these drugs or it makes you very chaotic..this vid makes me extremely sad cuz obviously he is off his med schedule and i simply ADORE AND LOVE THIS MAN to my death!!Homegirl Patronsaint89 gotz my back...He is thinner now, which is a sign he is taking his meds..HANG IN THERE MY LUV...We all got your back!!XXXXXXXXXXx
emt4242 3 years ago
me and emt4242 have your back, and i got ur back emt :) long live mr ant :P
patronsaint89 3 years ago
Adam is awesome and since im only 19 i missed him the first time round but i still look up to him and think it would be amazing for him to bring out new stuff!
patronsaint89 3 years ago
Is that a cigerette in his hand? i cant tell
patronsaint89 3 years ago
He lights one up at the beginning. Silly Adam, if he'd stuck to being a Goody Two Shoes and avoided the booze and fags then he might have fared better with his mental health.
Sashphoenix 3 years ago
I thought he doesn't smoke?
harrysfunzone 3 years ago
He didn't when he was at the height of his fame but he started smoking and drinking latterly, which exacerbated his bipolar disorder.
Sashphoenix 3 years ago
Interesting to know, thankyou!
harrysfunzone 3 years ago
I read in a magazine article that he took up smoking because "he felt like it".
LisaKoffler7 1 year ago
I just signed on to tell you to stop making up shit as you type. Watch the video(s) The Madness of Prince Charming and it tells about Adam's illness and when it REALLY started. His smoking and drinking only started when he got older. He took his first drink in 23 years on his 47th birthday at the behest of his own daughter, Lily, who told him that he needed to "loosen up a bit". And his beauty hasn't faded...he may have gained a bit of weight but it looks good on him. Sod off.
ballsoutballistic 3 years ago
Try reading what I wrote and thinking for a moment before you shoot your mouth off. I am aware that his bipolar disorder first manifested before he was famous. I stated that his bipolar was exacerbated by the drinking and smoking he started much later.
Sashphoenix 3 years ago
Very true...smoking not sooo much,but the alcohol mixed with bipolar meds is a dangerous combination..so is him not taking his med cuz he drinks
emt4242 3 years ago
u tell that stupid prick
buddyholly1958 3 years ago
I recently read that Adam is making a comeback and even performing in small venues. I think that's aces. And it's great that SOME of his fans are still supporting him and loving what he does. What gets me though, is that Brittany Spears suffers from the same affliction and she gets awards and accolades, and lauded as some sort of role model. WTF? I look up to Adam a lot more than her. Sure he went off the rails a bit, but who doesn't every now and then, eh? Good on you Adam...Love ya.
ballsoutballistic 3 years ago
I watched the entire "The Madness of Prince Charming" documentary AND read his Autobiography from cover to cover. I was okay with the his 47th birthday drink, but NOT the cigarettes, and the weight he gained should have been muscle, NOT fat!
I was also an '80's teenager with a massive crush on him. I nearly cried when I learned about his bipolar disorder. Thankfully, as he said: "Lily saved his life."
LisaKoffler7 2 years ago
Absolutely!
LisaKoffler7 1 year ago
Wow, his voice sounds fantastic on this!
Chunkazoota 3 years ago 8
Could have been a nice little PSA. Shame it wasn't used. Still could someday though as sadly, the cause hasn't gone away.
About 30 seconds is usable, but that's all someone would need for a 30 second radio or tv advert.
stonethrower88 3 years ago
A nice idea but such things never seem to quite fly unless you wait at least 25 years.
SaganAppreciationSoc 3 years ago
He says in his book that this wasnt a sensible thing to do, although he did help raise some money ! Im intrigued to know, what is that across his nose, and its purpose?
Jembonge77 3 years ago
Is he a big time smoker now? I thought he was straight edge, what with that goody two shoes song.
fearlesssockpuppet 3 years ago
fearlesssockpuppet, I once read in a magazine article that Adam Ant took up smoking because "He felt like it".
It's disgusting and disgraceful!
LisaKoffler7 2 years ago
I heard people with bipolar take up smoking because it decreases their stress and they're less prone to mood swings.
fearlesssockpuppet 2 years ago
Nicotine is said to be a calmer of nerves, but I don't buy it. You don't need to smoke to feel better.
LisaKoffler7 2 years ago
HAHA are you serious?
KiittyCupcake 2 years ago
YES!
LisaKoffler7 2 years ago
Well, I think it's great he was trying to do some good. Crap, we all know the gorillas are dying out, too bad that wasn't released, it would have made money for the cause. Oh, and I agree with those other posters, NAUGHTY ADAM! Please stop smoking. (Two months off myself, it's terribly hard but well worth it.) Not to mention it will ruin his beautiful voice.
shatzedoodle 3 years ago 3
Holy Moly! That was a hot mess! Cracked me up though! I think I'll watch it again......
mchavez70 3 years ago
OMG.
sugarbat 3 years ago
Please take this down it's embarassing! Adam Ant isn't a fat smoker :(
AsJeremyBurns 3 years ago 5
Shocking ain't it, when beauty fades
Sashphoenix 3 years ago
i wouldn't say his beauty has faded. theres alot worse things he could be doing than smoking, atleast he's not on herion or something, I still think he's awesome :)
patronsaint89 3 years ago 2
*BUUUURP*
Sashphoenix 3 years ago
sorry? why?
patronsaint89 3 years ago
my cider went down the wrong way, is all
Sashphoenix 3 years ago
Oh yes he is!
Sashphoenix 3 years ago
um i wasn't mouthing off i was simply expressing my opinion thats all, i know the smoking and drinking wouldnt help his bi-polar i just ment im glad he's not on drugs or anything.i probably could have worded it better, i did put a smiley at the end tho :)
patronsaint89 3 years ago
Aww, I wasn't aiming that at you, but at some creature called ballsoutballistic, who obviously doesn't think before he/she types. The cider comment was for you!
X
Sashphoenix 3 years ago
ah right cool, its all good i understand bout the cider, ciders gooood :P x
patronsaint89 3 years ago
When you suffer from bipolar disorder, ANYTHING can happen, and it was bad enough that he shaved his head bald.
LisaKoffler7 2 years ago
He lost his hair!
And if you ask me, once you do that.. you can shave your head.. it's much sexier.
Adam is still HOT and this video/song is GREAT!
MrsElenMalfoy 2 years ago
I agree Adam is still HOT!
I also agree baldness can be sexy, but I like Adam Ant better WITH hair.
LisaKoffler7 2 years ago
I rather have him bald then looking like a munk, you know there "supposed" hair style? :)
MrsElenMalfoy 2 years ago
All people are different. Some people like hair, some don't.
Adam Ant went through MANY hair and costume transformations in his life - he just wanted to try new things to further his career.
LisaKoffler7 2 years ago
Fine.. you believe that :)
MrsElenMalfoy 2 years ago
I've watched this clip a several times and I always thought it was paint on his face but now I see it's actually black plastic tape, very creative.
CorneliaTheNavulen 3 years ago
great song awhohahaha lol the end is all messed up that sucks
gah964 4 years ago
Marco did right to stop this...
IndioBlack 4 years ago 3
I wish it HAD been released. The proceeds could have/would have gone towards saving gorillas.
ak7ant 4 years ago 3
I think it's good - it's better than pretty much all of the pathetic shite that's in the charts these days..hoosiers just jack kate nash etc etc. And you can't argue with saving the gorillas. Adam Ant is a proper original...it's funny
bose8910 4 years ago 5
Marco stopped the release of this single because Adam wasn't feeling or thinking well at all. Perhaps later he will sound better like he did at his recent show and MAKE SOME NEW MUSIC! We're counting on you, Adam.
flipponzin24 4 years ago 2
if u look carfully, u can see his hair. yey its growing back!
kathryn110t 4 years ago
ill=fated? Bullocks!!!!!! Adam tried to do the best he could. You know I live you (stuart)
Tammerajean 4 years ago
Adam ant is just...he.
Hispaniko7777 4 years ago
Black Stripe! I wish I had the two versions of this song and the other one recorded for that charity. Dang copyright issues. Adam smoking... naughty Adam. Naughty!
Cruelshoe 4 years ago
Yes, very Naughty in deed! I hope he has stopped that crap, we want him around for a very long time! I heart him!
andringa3 4 years ago 4
love it
Tammerajean 4 years ago
Adam, what were you doing smoking a cigar there, Mate? I thought you "don't drink/don't smoke." Please take care of your health in *all* ways. We, your fans, love you and care about you!
Superchick2 4 years ago 8
@Superchick2 I hate to say this(not) he's what one would call hypocrite
TheCuriousKitten95 1 year ago
he was in alot of mess at that time. he was even smoking but thankfuly adam got through it. his fans still love him. ANTMUSIC for SEXPEOPLE. thank god marco stopped him releasing it.
kathryn110t 4 years ago 3
hes gone completely mad!
TCBkp 4 years ago
Bipolar Disorder does that!
LisaKoffler7 2 years ago
I love it... he wrote it with both humor and heart. Adam cracks me up.
Tammerajean 4 years ago
HAHAHAHA he has such an awesome sense of humor.
BodaciousHaHas 4 years ago 3
oh my. thank god marco stopped him from releasing this. if you read adam's autobiography he said he was so glad he didn't release it.
saygoodbyetofate 4 years ago 2
on my bedside table waiting to be read...:-)
emt4242 3 years ago
Adam! What about "don't smoke don't drink/what do you do?" :0
faggyfairyfetus 4 years ago 2
I agree! Seeing this video made me sick!
LisaKoffler7 2 years ago
I know Adam regrets this, but He still has, and always will have "IT"!
LizzyLeNoir 4 years ago 5
Marco stopped this from being released to protect Adam. And now some twat sticks it on utube. Obviously no fan.
catmantra 4 years ago 3
If you watch this and listen to it and value it for what it is you definately will see the heart that went into rewriting this classic. In fact you can permanently view this on Diane Fossey's website. Adam is an entertainer and he is giving it a whole hearted whirl. Isn't great to see him at 49 still sounding exactly the same?
JenStar71 4 years ago 6
He is also a very nice guy. My friend "Suggie" worked for him.
What a sweetheart!
Ta,
LadyDemocrat
ChgoChef 4 years ago 2
I went to Dian's website but couldn't find his video. is it gone ??
skunkchow17 4 years ago
Because luckily he never abused alcohol or drugs, his voice is still good.
777edward 3 years ago
That was nice of Marco to do. They are probably selling it on eBay as well.
ChgoChef 4 years ago
and its very disturbing for someone who has bipolar or depression to watch...
emt4242 3 years ago
save adam more like
deadhardrat 4 years ago
Oh dear! Poor Adam! Just read his biog and he more or less admits it was a bit silly.
KRISPYKWENT29 4 years ago
Silly? It's heartbreaking!
LisaKoffler7 2 years ago
Awesome!
fiver1971 4 years ago