First time I was reminded how great this little number was would from listening to Rock radio, then I caught bbc four programme oil city slicker's about the doctors origins. Wilko comes across as totally insane at first impressions, but dig deeper and the guy is a real diamond. Keep on rocking Wilko wouldn't want you any other way. Also love Lee's harmonica's playing.
Wilko Johnson defined this genre. It's much more than just playing the chords. The little lead fills and chops sound like two guitarists. Some times less is more.
awesome! saw feelgood in 1975 at city hall sheffield with my brother and his then girlfriend. i was 11 and i remember it like it was yesterday! they changed my life musically....massive respect and thanx to the boys!!! great line up and still listening now. top band! this video still makes the hairs on my neck stand !!! brilliant!
Thanks for this post. I forgot all about these guys. I had there first album that came out in the states. I have to go find it again and play it loud and proud.
I used to serve Lee Brilleaux when I worked in the Grand Hotel at Leigh-on-sSea in 1993. When I found out who he was (and how sick he was) I was impressed about how nice a bloke he was. Great Band.
Hey, I saw Lee in the Grand a couple of times doing the crossword in the Telegraph I believe. I also sadly/happily saw his last gig ever at the Dr Feelgood music bar (oysterfleet) in 94, he was dying of non-hodgkin lymphoma I think and I couldn't believe skinny he looked. Still he was determined to go out as a rock n' roller.
MAN WHICH AMP DID HE USE AT THAT TIME, been searching for hours goddaaaamn
LiquidRelief 3 weeks ago
I saw Wilco live.
alastairjr40 1 month ago
I was 15 when this lot were out and about and they went through out school like a storm!
Dogshite100 2 months ago
i saw Wilko in tescos shopping the other day ..........southend on sea A127
notlrachtron 3 months ago
First time I was reminded how great this little number was would from listening to Rock radio, then I caught bbc four programme oil city slicker's about the doctors origins. Wilko comes across as totally insane at first impressions, but dig deeper and the guy is a real diamond. Keep on rocking Wilko wouldn't want you any other way. Also love Lee's harmonica's playing.
DuncanyKa 3 months ago
Why didn't this band get the recognition it deserved?? Totally amazing!!
1708551 4 months ago
Just so awesome live.
vicpur 5 months ago
Don't they just look like they would beat you up and take your bus fair home, ha. Music doesn't get any more raw than this!!
Flenux 6 months ago
Saw this line up at Hammersmith Odeon sometime in the seventies. Dont think they were as good after Wilco left.
Wish I hadn't smoked Thai Sticks before I went.
1Steveconway 8 months ago
Wilko Johnson defined this genre. It's much more than just playing the chords. The little lead fills and chops sound like two guitarists. Some times less is more.
Nicomagic6 8 months ago 3
simply the best
vxr8clubby 8 months ago
....CANVEY ISLANDS FINEST.
nathanbarker2007 10 months ago
If this is Pub rock I'd be an Alcoholic !! Genius
thescreamsmusic 11 months ago
Ahhh ... Wilco is class indeed ... but you can't ignore Lee in that suit that just got grubbier as the gigs went on and on .... top band!
curvedridge 1 year ago
RIP Lee Rock on Wilko
handlemantlebythelug 1 year ago
The camera should have stayed on Wilko...bloody great
Ladybird5352 1 year ago
Wilko is now my new guitar hero. Never really listened to these lot before but now love them.
Wilko Forever
ThePesto123 1 year ago
awesome! saw feelgood in 1975 at city hall sheffield with my brother and his then girlfriend. i was 11 and i remember it like it was yesterday! they changed my life musically....massive respect and thanx to the boys!!! great line up and still listening now. top band! this video still makes the hairs on my neck stand !!! brilliant!
livostaind44 1 year ago
A true classic. Their best line up as well. I had a few beers with Lee at the old Nashville, West Ken years back a true gent.
MsHammers10 1 year ago
A true classic. Their best line up as well.
MsHammers10 1 year ago
what a banging tune shame music aint as good as this no more
piledriver89 1 year ago
wilko is a dude
real85er 1 year ago
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my dads band supported these!
b4con94 1 year ago
my dads badn supported these!
b4con94 1 year ago
Don't vote thumbs up as all the good vids seem to disappear now google has taken over. This will be our little secret.
yesihavenocigarettes 1 year ago
What a blast! Never seen or heard of these guys. The Whistle test has some great stuff. Thanks for posting.
yesihavenocigarettes 1 year ago
Lee brilleaux R.I.P.
affectionatepunch 1 year ago
off to watch Oil City Confidential tonight - amazing band
mns335 1 year ago
brilleux mouthorgan playing is brill
ziggybin 1 year ago
Should have gone to the very top!!
debiedog1 1 year ago
Used to see them play at Dingwalls.
funkyalfonso 1 year ago
Wilco's playing might sound simple but just try and play that riff and get it sounding the same, I mean exactly the same! It's harder than you think!
sixstring58 1 year ago
great band and very underated-their a gr8 live band-rocknroll
motormadhead13 1 year ago 4
What a classic !
Cheers for the posting.
icepickmikey 1 year ago
wilkos guitar playin is simple but more effective than these 100 note a minute players
ziggybin 1 year ago 2
ATTITUDE!!!!!!!!!!!!
flairbird1965 2 years ago
never heard of this band- may have to check them out...amazing that the guitarist went on to kick the winning field goal in the 2003 rugby world cup
1ellababy2005 2 years ago 3
@1ellababy2005
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lockjaw62 1 year ago
The whole works. Brilleaux, Wilco, Sparks, Figure...Thanks gents.
TheHarecat 2 years ago 3
Wilko Johnson is sheer class. One in a million.
IntellectualAmy 2 years ago 49
Thanks for this post. I forgot all about these guys. I had there first album that came out in the states. I have to go find it again and play it loud and proud.
torgo714 2 years ago 5
Lo mejor de lo mejor, el resto mariconadas ¡¡¡
flipey 2 years ago 2
The stiffest and one of the best. Few understand rhythm and blues quite like Wilco.
burgesmate 2 years ago 32
very very true my friend
ty3165 1 year ago
That is the stiffest guitarist ever :O,his head bobbles like a pidgeon
undertaker3134 2 years ago
Brilliant!!!
badzatelecaster 2 years ago 4
I used to serve Lee Brilleaux when I worked in the Grand Hotel at Leigh-on-sSea in 1993. When I found out who he was (and how sick he was) I was impressed about how nice a bloke he was. Great Band.
sholborn 2 years ago 6
Hey, I saw Lee in the Grand a couple of times doing the crossword in the Telegraph I believe. I also sadly/happily saw his last gig ever at the Dr Feelgood music bar (oysterfleet) in 94, he was dying of non-hodgkin lymphoma I think and I couldn't believe skinny he looked. Still he was determined to go out as a rock n' roller.
clanker62 2 years ago 3
was it true he sent ataxi to get some ice for gin and tonic -thats mentioned in the film oil city confidential
1960unclemort 2 years ago