Maybe the singer isn't lip synching, but notice how the drums keep playing when he gets up and the amps aren't switched on! TOTP used to play the recorded song with the lead track faded out, and the groups would then perform with just a live mic for the vocals.Only a very few acts (David Bowie, John Otway) played totally live on the prog, it was only when shows like The Tube came along that we had bands playing properly on tv
@66rules Bearing in mind that these guys evolved from prog rock group Gryphon, there's every possibility that they were playing dumb to fit in with the trend for the brain-dead punk rock sounds of the era (and that's not necessarily a criticism).
A lot of small groups left over from the prog era found it increasingly difficult to secure bookings on the gig circuit in the UK after punk broke, and their only alternative was to hide their virtuosity and fit in with the times.
@66rules Bearing in mind that these guys evolved from prog rock group Gryphon, there's every possibility that they were playing dumb to fit in with the trend for the brain-dead punk rock sounds of the era (and that's not necessarily a criticism).
A lot of small groups left over from the prog era found it increasingly difficult to secure bookings on the gig circuit in the UK after punk broke, and their only alternative was to hide their virtuosity and fit in with the times.
@66rules Bearing in mind that these guys evolved from prog rock group Gryphon, there's every possibility that they were playing dumb to fit in with the trend for the brain-dead punk rock sounds of the era (and that's not necessarily a criticism).
A lot of small groups left over from the prog era found it increasingly difficult to secure bookings on the gig circuit in the UK after punk broke, and their only alternative was to hide their virtuosity and fit in with the times.
The notes (About This Video) contain some very disturbing information. They've reformed! Pete Fresh must be 91 by now. Is wee Jimmy H still wearing the makeup? Only kidding of course. I look forward to the first gig. I hope Shake Some Action is still in the set.
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It was released on Harvest
breakup66 4 months ago
the 45 single has a better sound I think its on arista ps tony blackburn is the undead
gillsteve 9 months ago
the 45 single has a better sound I think its on arista
gillsteve 9 months ago
this is ok, i guess. but i really don't think it's a great cover. the syndicate of sound version from 1966 is way better.
DanGoguen 11 months ago
Maybe the singer isn't lip synching, but notice how the drums keep playing when he gets up and the amps aren't switched on! TOTP used to play the recorded song with the lead track faded out, and the groups would then perform with just a live mic for the vocals.Only a very few acts (David Bowie, John Otway) played totally live on the prog, it was only when shows like The Tube came along that we had bands playing properly on tv
larjanus 1 year ago
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larjanus 1 year ago
a british tv program of the era on which the performers aren't lip synching? I'm scared! :(
quaxk 1 year ago
fun song although the singer comes across as a complete plonker
britladd9 1 year ago
Note one Jimmy Hughes on bass, who went on to join Department S, Cowboys International and Original Mirrors...
departments2006 1 year ago
I've been looking for this for YEARS. Thanks!!!!
BritFez 1 year ago
The 'old song' is of course the one by the legendary Syndicate of Sound
Broadclystboy 2 years ago
sorry im drunk. yeah its a cover of an old song
bluehairspaz 2 years ago
this is either a bad cover or a rip off of a sixties song
bluehairspaz 2 years ago
What year is this?
KoivuTheHab 2 years ago
The geek rocks !
vintagezigg 2 years ago
The girl would probably strangle him by the neck with his own damn scarf Ha ha ha [snickers]
Khultan 2 years ago
what gives you that idea?
TheTrousermouse 2 years ago
Great song; these guys couldn't play the complicated 12 string part I see :)
66rules 2 years ago
@66rules Bearing in mind that these guys evolved from prog rock group Gryphon, there's every possibility that they were playing dumb to fit in with the trend for the brain-dead punk rock sounds of the era (and that's not necessarily a criticism).
A lot of small groups left over from the prog era found it increasingly difficult to secure bookings on the gig circuit in the UK after punk broke, and their only alternative was to hide their virtuosity and fit in with the times.
pronatorgator 1 year ago
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@66rules Bearing in mind that these guys evolved from prog rock group Gryphon, there's every possibility that they were playing dumb to fit in with the trend for the brain-dead punk rock sounds of the era (and that's not necessarily a criticism).
A lot of small groups left over from the prog era found it increasingly difficult to secure bookings on the gig circuit in the UK after punk broke, and their only alternative was to hide their virtuosity and fit in with the times.
pronatorgator 1 year ago
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@66rules Bearing in mind that these guys evolved from prog rock group Gryphon, there's every possibility that they were playing dumb to fit in with the trend for the brain-dead punk rock sounds of the era (and that's not necessarily a criticism).
A lot of small groups left over from the prog era found it increasingly difficult to secure bookings on the gig circuit in the UK after punk broke, and their only alternative was to hide their virtuosity and fit in with the times.
pronatorgator 1 year ago
b side was the aptly titled "you make me sick".
brigadabutifara 2 years ago
LIL GAL GONNA GIT FUCKED
howlinblues 2 years ago
I have been looking for this for ages didnt realise it was on here.
enforcer143 3 years ago
The lead singer/drummer looks a little like Sean Penn. Does anyone agree?
SpookySpade666 4 years ago
SpookySpade666
Animal from the 'The Muppets' with a haircut!
ELGROOVER 3 years ago
Sean Penn's brother has made a lot CDS
66rules 2 years ago
The notes (About This Video) contain some very disturbing information. They've reformed! Pete Fresh must be 91 by now. Is wee Jimmy H still wearing the makeup? Only kidding of course. I look forward to the first gig. I hope Shake Some Action is still in the set.
magicalex2007 4 years ago
That girl looks overjoyed to be in close proximity to Timmy Bannockburn.
Great song though
smithmarke 4 years ago
Excellent! Thanks for posting this. Never seen it in full before. Do you have the full show by any chance?
NB1972 4 years ago