So young. So good. Man that was agreat time to be alive and be a rock fan. Absolutley rocked Saxon all the time. They had such loud shows... Still do I suppose.
It's undeniable that Saxon's absolute classic records are between the first one and Denim and Leather, but I have to disagree that the qualiity faded in subsequent records. Take "Power and the glory" one of the most perfect heavy metal albums in history, for the song "The eagle has landed" only it deserves to be right up there with "Sabotage" ,"Stained Class", "Killers" etc. etc.
Anyway this video shows how real Heavy Metal is played!
Saxon did not break through because of : weak managment, wrong record company, not commercial enough, just plain heavy metal, no compromises ! that's why I'll always love Saxon
Saxon has always been, in my view, an awesome band, though not given as much attention as they deserved. A shame because they have mindblowing songs. Probably , had Biff Byford been sexy the band would have become more popular and more people would have paid more attention to them. To me that is trivial, to say the least because I listen to the music exclusively, but not everybody takes my view when it comes to choosing a band to become fan of or to listen to
When these bands came to most people's attention - it was Maiden and Leppard that were ahead - then Saxon came from behind and overtook them - as far as classic singles were concerned - then the other two became mega for some reason - but the best band of all three were Saxon.
Such a great song! What Saxon did on 'Wheel Of Steel', 'Strong Arm of the Law', and 'Denim & Leather' was phenomenal. After that the quality and consistency began to lessen until they bounced back with 'Solid Ball of Rock' in 1990.
hey up all you twats who been defending brown the clown and new labour . i bet you have red faces now . you seen what a load of cunts they are . especially elliot morley and that Fayebeanl hamilton a leeds labour mp. just plain stealing from us, why does a labour mp have a name like fayebean you know he is a cunt with a name like that just a load of posh criminals .yorkshire say to labour fFUCK OFF YOU THEIVING TWATS
i saw this band in bradford 1979 backing thin lizzy i wood love to see agine . i saw gary moore in leeds in april he was rubbish it was the 4 time i have seen him the 1st was at the gig with saxson he was playing with lizzy at that time. thanks for puting this on saxson are a good yorkshire band all best from yorkshire
Dobby isn't that old, he just looks like it. He was a bad mutha with Saxon back in his days with the real band. Anybody know the real reason he left?????
yeah... do you? I think Painkiller is better... Ever heard of "Turbo", "Screaming for Vengences" or "Defenders of the Faith"?Or "British (fucking) Steel"?
I will NEVER get tired of listening to Saxon! Will they ever tour the US again? C'mon guys give a metalhead a chance. This song is a pure slice of metal the way it should be!
what a load of bollocks you talk ukredbear, the real saxon , will always rule over oliver/dawson, saxon are huge in europe an will be in uk again soon, saxon = one of the greatest bands of all time. they are on tour in uk in november2008, new ep out same time, new album out in january 2009.
I remember seeing this on the whistle test, back in 1980 just before I went to see them on the strong arm tour. They were my hero's back then, great memories thanks for posting this
Excelente canción, del marivilloso album Strong Arm Of The Law, una de mis bandas favoritas, Saxon fueron pioneros y uno de los mejores grupos en el movimiento Heavy Metal, que recuerdos, pricipios de los ochentas, maravilosa epoca.
This is also my favourite Saxon tune. Heavy Rock firing beautifully on 12 cylinders. I remember this video being shown many times on ITV sometime in 1980 replacing the TV commercials. I think at the time there was some dispute in the TV commercial department, so they played music videos/films instead. For me, this song is a guitar orgasm with Biff doing wonderful vocals. I used to dream about being in this Rock n Roll Dreamland video.
the year was 1980 , and its the mighty paul quinn playing the strat, he's a brilliant guitarist, cant wait to see them on the next tour hopefully in 2008.
massive acdc influence
AviatorAndyK 1 week ago
Never noticed before, but.....
Paul Quinn kinda looks like Tom Hanks doing an Angus Young impersonation,,, lol
clbaumer 9 months ago
@clbaumer Yeah lol...Tom Hanks on Guitar;-)
MrStarlight1980 9 months ago
So young. So good. Man that was agreat time to be alive and be a rock fan. Absolutley rocked Saxon all the time. They had such loud shows... Still do I suppose.
clbaumer 10 months ago
Probably their best song.
Cricchio427 11 months ago
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Have very fond memories of this being shown on The Old Gray Whistle Test about 1980, those were the days... ;o)
RG39 11 months ago
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Have very fond memories of this being shown on The Old Gray Whistle Test about 1980, those were the days... ;o)
RG39 11 months ago
Have very fond memories of this being shown on The Old Gray Whistle Test about 1980, those were the days... ;o)
RG39 11 months ago
This was the best age of Saxon IMO.
Ishykawa 1 year ago
It's undeniable that Saxon's absolute classic records are between the first one and Denim and Leather, but I have to disagree that the qualiity faded in subsequent records. Take "Power and the glory" one of the most perfect heavy metal albums in history, for the song "The eagle has landed" only it deserves to be right up there with "Sabotage" ,"Stained Class", "Killers" etc. etc.
Anyway this video shows how real Heavy Metal is played!
expectnomercy1981 1 year ago
great solo and paul just fucking rips it on his solo!!the best!!!
GRILLBUOY101 1 year ago
Blues with balls !!! Super band, a bit underrated...
ThorOdinFreya 1 year ago
saxon have so many fantastic songs in their back catalogue...one of the best british metal bands ever!!
trippy119 1 year ago
Bluesy sound!!! Stallions of the highway!!
Grinderblack 1 year ago
SUPER Cooles Video aus den BESTEN Jahren...!!
Quarkbeidel 1 year ago
Saxon did not break through because of : weak managment, wrong record company, not commercial enough, just plain heavy metal, no compromises ! that's why I'll always love Saxon
david13634 1 year ago 3
Saxon has always been, in my view, an awesome band, though not given as much attention as they deserved. A shame because they have mindblowing songs. Probably , had Biff Byford been sexy the band would have become more popular and more people would have paid more attention to them. To me that is trivial, to say the least because I listen to the music exclusively, but not everybody takes my view when it comes to choosing a band to become fan of or to listen to
tammysyl 2 years ago 3
When these bands came to most people's attention - it was Maiden and Leppard that were ahead - then Saxon came from behind and overtook them - as far as classic singles were concerned - then the other two became mega for some reason - but the best band of all three were Saxon.
NeilThompson30 2 years ago 4
That is Pete Gill, best Saxon drummer ever, who also did a great jobin Motorhead. BTW, this is just a video for the studio recording.
NewMount68 2 years ago 2
Such a great song! What Saxon did on 'Wheel Of Steel', 'Strong Arm of the Law', and 'Denim & Leather' was phenomenal. After that the quality and consistency began to lessen until they bounced back with 'Solid Ball of Rock' in 1990.
SabuPtolemy 2 years ago 12
Heavy Hard Blues!
tnegax 2 years ago 5
Fuck me , what a great performance. You can understand why these guys were arguably the biggest rock band in the world !
shinypvcguy 2 years ago 3
when was that?
ufomsg1 2 years ago
1980
motorhead181170 1 year ago
hey up all you twats who been defending brown the clown and new labour . i bet you have red faces now . you seen what a load of cunts they are . especially elliot morley and that Fayebeanl hamilton a leeds labour mp. just plain stealing from us, why does a labour mp have a name like fayebean you know he is a cunt with a name like that just a load of posh criminals .yorkshire say to labour fFUCK OFF YOU THEIVING TWATS
yorksmilkchurns 2 years ago
i saw this band in bradford 1979 backing thin lizzy i wood love to see agine . i saw gary moore in leeds in april he was rubbish it was the 4 time i have seen him the 1st was at the gig with saxson he was playing with lizzy at that time. thanks for puting this on saxson are a good yorkshire band all best from yorkshire
yorksmilkchurns 2 years ago
SAXON pleease let's BACK on the STREETS with this line up! (and start the tour with Naples - Italy)
raycos66 3 years ago
Friday Night I feel alright I get into my leathers and I feel alright!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stallions of the Highway
timechannel 2 years ago
My God, Biff has a powerful voice...
flyboyofglam 3 years ago 13
can anyone see the foley catheter coming out of the bass player's fly?
lgvmd 3 years ago
the bass player of saxon was like 59 years old back then...he is now 92
knarffit 3 years ago
Dobby isn't that old, he just looks like it. He was a bad mutha with Saxon back in his days with the real band. Anybody know the real reason he left?????
Hatchetman6971 3 years ago
He left becaus a problem with his wife...
aaaradia 2 years ago
bring back the hungry years...this is the Saxon line up that i love...!!!
nestorthedrummer 3 years ago 2
***Pete FUCKIN' Gill***
Nordland45 3 years ago 2
~~~~AMAZING TALENTED GUY~~~~
rockblizzard 3 years ago
graham oliver pete gill steve dawson - should do some more rocking with ted pullit - show the world how its done
rockblizzard 3 years ago
Traditional Metal at its best
Judas quitted early.. Remember Turbo?
This guys are the true metal gods
wallyabb 3 years ago 2
what about Painkiller?
JunkyardKid 3 years ago
what about it? simple: greatest Priest album ever! 'nough said!
evilmaniac999 2 years ago
uh, ever hear Stained Class or Killing Machine?
JunkyardKid 2 years ago
yeah... do you? I think Painkiller is better... Ever heard of "Turbo", "Screaming for Vengences" or "Defenders of the Faith"?Or "British (fucking) Steel"?
evilmaniac999 2 years ago
I FUCKIN WORSHIP THIS SONG!
slaytura 3 years ago 3
Saxon carajoooooo
Rockdear 3 years ago
I am loving those spandex strides biff has squeezed into.
alexanda4 3 years ago
i love it
i love it
i love it
DorienRHCP 3 years ago 3
I will NEVER get tired of listening to Saxon! Will they ever tour the US again? C'mon guys give a metalhead a chance. This song is a pure slice of metal the way it should be!
tonna34 3 years ago 3
what a load of bollocks you talk ukredbear, the real saxon , will always rule over oliver/dawson, saxon are huge in europe an will be in uk again soon, saxon = one of the greatest bands of all time. they are on tour in uk in november2008, new ep out same time, new album out in january 2009.
mongoosecz1 3 years ago
Such a prophetic ironic lyric with events in their later history :(
ukredbear 3 years ago 2
<3<3<3
DorienRHCP 3 years ago
I remember seeing this on the whistle test, back in 1980 just before I went to see them on the strong arm tour. They were my hero's back then, great memories thanks for posting this
finn64 3 years ago
They were my heroes then, too...and still are!
ulricvonbek 3 years ago 2
great vid classic saxon.
racey747 3 years ago
still the best rock n roll band ever
dukesoveraces 3 years ago
someday i read an article which was against the 10th visit of saxon, characterized them out of time, so what?
MSGDK 3 years ago
Excellent song, one of Saxon's best, IMO. Thanks for posting this. Does anyone have the full video? This one ends just short of the full run.
kottmeier 3 years ago
or can anyone suggest what Saxon DVD this might be on?
kottmeier 3 years ago
i saw these guys twice once with detroit's corrupt and again with seduce.
mrdreamwhip 3 years ago
Excelente canción, del marivilloso album Strong Arm Of The Law, una de mis bandas favoritas, Saxon fueron pioneros y uno de los mejores grupos en el movimiento Heavy Metal, que recuerdos, pricipios de los ochentas, maravilosa epoca.
diabloala 3 years ago
and Sonny Bono on bass. LOL
Cambu17 4 years ago
in the 2:22 minute is angus young in the guitar xD
AlmightyBR 4 years ago
the guitarrist with a white flying v is not iommi, he is graham oliver:D
SPAGIN41 4 years ago
This is also my favourite Saxon tune. Heavy Rock firing beautifully on 12 cylinders. I remember this video being shown many times on ITV sometime in 1980 replacing the TV commercials. I think at the time there was some dispute in the TV commercial department, so they played music videos/films instead. For me, this song is a guitar orgasm with Biff doing wonderful vocals. I used to dream about being in this Rock n Roll Dreamland video.
teevee322y 4 years ago
Excellent! My favorite Saxon tune
Statikhed 4 years ago
freakin' groove metal... love it.
edwardprzydzial 4 years ago
By Eck..Bloody georgeous. The true Saxon Line-up
Should be introduced by Sir Geoffrey Boycott.."Nowz that is Heavy Metal..not my particular thing .. a bit like being hit by a Jeff Thomson Bumpa!!"
timechannel 4 years ago
out of Bernard Edwards league?
What's this I hear about you stalking Nico Haupt and the No Planers Truth Movement?
He and Paula are paid by COINTELPRO and are waaaay out of your league, I wouldn't take on a pair of crack agents like that, Eddie pretzel
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snackmybitchup 3 years ago
how does he flip the guitar over like that?
veganavenger4 4 years ago
the year was 1980 , and its the mighty paul quinn playing the strat, he's a brilliant guitarist, cant wait to see them on the next tour hopefully in 2008.
mongoosecz1 4 years ago
What year was this and who is the guitarist playing the Strat? He's excellent!
Avalon888 4 years ago
The guitarists were Paul Quinn and Graham Oliver...an excellent combination..!!
88nightswan 4 years ago
SAXON RULES
Lalakas12 4 years ago
saw this on the Old Grey Whistle Test about 25 years ago....magic!!!!!!!!
Stevienuts 4 years ago 2
Great! Great song, great band!
holyfest 4 years ago 2
Finally! Thanks for posting this! I been wanting to see this vid for a while now. Saxon! Saxon! Saxon!
Cambu17 4 years ago 2