Martin Stephenson & the Daintees Crocodile Cryer

[D3wnp]

Amazing love them always brings back happy memories

[ken12345616]

who the f*** dislikes this????



[cacadow]

class-saw martin in dublin in 1996 ish?

full band, great show in the olympia,band jumped off stage and walked 2 flights up into the crowd and played live for 30 mins,

F*uck u2 this was how to play a gig.

THANKS MARTIN.



[davidttsw11]

Whats Will Young doing covering a Daintees song?

[steve273]

a lovely live version -such a shame no one has ever uploaded the original

[joydivision808]

my late bro played this all the time such happy memories

[TheFrench91]

Good old Gary dunn eh

[RaqRage]

Oh god,I remember meeting Martin Stephenson when he came to my halls of residence in Newcastle in 85,lovely bloke. This takes me back to very happy times !

[harrydpg]

Seen the Daintees in Sunderland in the 80's ...really really brings back some beautiful memories for me,,,wonderul album..

[EriktheV]

There are very few artists/acts that I would buy every album they issued, usually preheard, but this guy with or without the Daintees is one of the best. He has never disappointed and always made me feel as though I should have written most of those wonderful songs because they feel so close to home. Many thanks Martin, and I wish you many more years of wonderful songs.

[agent5821]

@EriktheV this guy's music is a good way to herd cats.

[miscellaneousanus]

haha its wierd seeing my guitar teacher on a video like this

[StayDel]

FAB SONG.. Martin will be playing on Sun 30 Jan 2010 at ABC2 glasgow, at a fundraiser event for Motor Neurone Disease Scotland. Come along!

[ottbrook]

ONE OF THE FINEST SONGS EVER

[heatherflof]

Ooh this is a fabulous track - played it to death on my turntable - underrated band. Thanks for posting x

[NancyTJ66]

This brings back memories. I love it so much reminds me of a once dear friend Jimmy Kelly xx

[surpenc]

gd stuff,proud North east refugee in Cambs for last 32 years.Home here heart in Darlo allways will be.Saw him at junction Cambridge in mmm around mid 80s.

[washingtonbullets1]

@surpenc yes i was there it was the early 90s good night good band good show who says the south has no soul

[surpenc]

@washingtonbullets1 cheers mate  ok take ur word for it early 90s it was.Had gd night,love the venue.

[gravesj11]

omg back to our good times in sunderland x

[steve273]

a classic -thanks for uploading this-shame no one has yet posted the original version -anyway this live version is great-thnx

[papakooks]

Love this. It was written by Paddy McAloon.

Does anyone remember Trouble Town? I have it on a 45 vinyl but, alas, because of progress I am unabe to play it. I am surprised not to find it on YouTube.

[JeansWebbTv]

No, it wasn't. (but Paddy produced and played on the single version, I belive).

[timidas]

I remember seeing them at the Town and Country and Sadlers Wells in the 80s

that seems a long time but happy memories

[digiroj]

Professionalism painted all over it. Fantastically good Martin. :)

Cheeers, Ro

[billydj100]

Makes me want to cry when I wonder where the song went just after the groove ran out of the records of my past...

Love X

[EriktheV]

I first saw Martin and the Daintees at the 'Slaughterhouse' in Munich, Germany 1988 and was blown away. Next time was the Hippodrome at Bristol in 1989 and got to 'dance' with him as they did a walkabout in the audience!! And in 92 again in Bristol during the final tour of the Daintees... I can never forget his songs, his style, his class, his overall joy of life... Martin, thank you for being a part of my life!!

[madpupoxana]

SLAUGHTER MAN

[Scooby11]

saw him last night! i love you martin.

[joydivision808]

great band they were the days memories

[gaztaser]

happy daze!!! brings back memories of the Bridge Hotel, Newcastle 20 yrs ago. God Bless the jumpin' & hot club!!

[oldcrowmedshow]

saw them in birmingham 20 yrs ago great days!!

[sirbasil1966]

Awesome!

I actually remember watching this when it was first broadcast - from memory during the summer of 1986. Thanks for tracking it down

[lesleyr25]

A band and song introduced to me by someone I loved and lost by my own choices ... bittersweet memories, but still good. Smile whenever I listen & think of the times we had ... xx

[1doctoma]

God bless yer, Martin

[paddymackem]

God great memories,I remember those days with a smile.Also a little sadness great lads like Mouse,Jimmy Kelly,Fozzie,Marky&Cooky RIP boys.

These songs remind of you all.Ku club in Sunderland,some great nights,great friends.

Mouse giving me and Paula his last £5 to het a taxi home when her purse was nicked,and walked home from Seaburn to Farringdon.God bless ya. Siobhan aka Paddymackem

[coltranelovetrain]

I was taught guitar by Gary Dunne, (Guitarist in this band) good  guy, cracking player too.

[flippy1078]

Amazing band. Just noticed Martin and Daintees are playing Independent in Sunderland in October. First time he's played 'home' in years

[briantomo]

i have just booked tickets to see Martin and the lads at the gig in sunderland in oct. can't wait.

[strawhouse65]

God yeah. Funny you should mention the birmingham gig hairybosch. I saw them support john martyn and thought that they were great then got a ticket to see them in brum. must have been 87 but my car broke down on the way. I later met some great cool friends that had been at the gig. it takes me back.

[sleepypoodle]

I first saw Martin Stephenson and the Daintees at Cliff's Pavilion - Westcliff on-Sea in '82 - they were supporting John Martyn (who died yesterday sadly) on his 'Well Kept Secret' tour and it was one of the best & most memorable evenings I have ever had. I then met him at Cambridge folk festival in the club tent in about '87/'88. I particularly love 'Coleen' and 'Rain'. This is the 1st time I've heard him for ages, it brings back some warm, fuzzy feelings - old romantic that I am.

[HairyBosch]

I was a student in Brum at the time and was at that gig. Phenominal! I've just bought Boat to Bolivia on the strength of watchin' this vid. I'd forgotten how good these guys were.

[okee9]

I think boat to bolivia was out about 85/86 ish

around the time of Talk Talk's Colour of Spring I bought it after hearing "Rain" one of my favourite songs, would love to see footage of him singing that.

[1doctoma]

GOD Bless ya

[baldystewart]

what a gem!!! seen him years ago at preston poly and he was superb

[manolito9]

breath of fresh air! long time no hear,come back to dublin and do a gig soon.

[paulwibble]

You just made the removel man from Meden Vale weap with joy

[LILACTIME]

I count myself lucky to have grown up in the 80's when we had so many literate singer / songwriters around...what happened to that ambition? all we have these days is mindless dance music and tired re-treads of Led Zepplin riffs...I'll take refuge in my record collection from 1980-89.

[CastroSpendlove]

I hear ya Lilactime.

[echofilms]

If you're a fan of Martin stephenson check out Gypsy Dave Smith at "echofilms" channel.

Gypsy Dave is a great mate of Martin's and has performed with him and played on his cd's many times over the years.

Check him out noe!

[TheSinisterSnowman]

Gorgeous!!

[galdacanobaby]

First two albums are epic....

[rutchton]

Really cool ! I'd like to see him on stage !

Rich'

France

[hertderg1]

A very special talent - I was at the cluny Friday night and had a fantastic night.

[rutchton]

Yeah, really cool ! Thanks for uploading !

[blumphy]

Genius! No more words needed

[debbieozz]

please has any one got wholly humble heart?

if so put it on! i feel like the only one in the world looking for it!

[blumphy]

i had it live on video from a long long time ago. Sadly ive mived twice since and its been mislaid.

[debsmain]

Oh how this made me smile! Martin Stephenson - a fine musician with a big heart. Lots of love, Debs xx

[Scooby11]

Thanks for uploading

quality band quality song,quality album, yer loved & Liked Martin.

Mark & Joe

[GOJOMUSIC]

Shine on you crazee Geordie!!!

Love

Gaz & Deb

[PeteAxeShields]

Skinny little toerag !! - ha ha wor Mart.

Sexy bass Anth - top guitar playing Gaz - you were a tight unit back then - what the hell happened - ha ha

[humbleheart]

This has brought back such great memories. MGS still a fine purveyor of great music and lyrics and good to see someone who has aged worse than I have...he looks about 14 for God's sake

[hakanozelguitarist]

thanks for posting this!! I remember watching this 100 times over after videoing it off the tv back when i was a teenager! i met MS about 10 yrs ago he was really cool. Also, this is the 1st vid on youtube i've seen with less hits than mine!