x ray spex identity 1978 video complete

[pattaya97]

still watching this and will do class act

[SuperCPFC4ever]

thanks for the memorys rip polly

[jabba609218]

holy sh*t!....i used to have this single when i was 10 years old.......do i feel ancient now!!!!!!

thanx for the memories!

[pybo7]

R.I.P. Poly

[chrisdavid4026]

fabulous, i  wish you well poly, thanks for the memories

[DaveEllis13]

The greatest single ever made...thank you so much.

[blackfootkids]

I LOVE HER.

[zyciekota]

It sounds like betty boop went into punk music :D cool!

[jonjuliecat]

I had a GF about this time who was Polly's double - she looked hot in a bin liner. Probably because she was hot .... hehe

[belair9155]

love it.

[melodiantime]

AN AWESOME PERIOD PIECE IN THE HISTORY OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES.I COULD WATCH THIS AGAIN AND AGAIN TILL THE DAY I DIE, HOPE I FIND APPRECIATION FROM MY CARERS IN THE NURSING HOME, SHOULD I END MY LIFE THERE

[onemaddog100]

@melodiantime Good post! Let us hope your carers don't pump you full of beyonce for your last weeks!!!!

[melodiantime]

ALSO LOVE, THE ADVERTS, GREAT PUNK BAND FROM THE ERA.

[melodiantime]

I HOPE LAURA LOGIC (VERT IMPORTANT IN XRAYSPEX), CAN KEEP THE SPIRIT ALIVE,YOU HAVE DONE IT BEFORE, LAURA, I HOPE YOU ARE ALIVE- ALIVE O, JUST LIKESOME OF US, NEARING, MIDDLE AGE.

[melodiantime]

GONE BUT NEVER EVER FORGOTTEN, A TRUE HUMANIST AND LOTS, LOTS AND MANY LOTS MORE, A REAL CREDIT TO SOCIETY ( YES THERE IS SUCH A THING IN THE UK, MRS THATCHER, SOCIETY EXISTS, MAYBE NOT IN YOUR WORLD), I WISH I COULD HAVE MET POLYSTYRENE, AND EMBRACED HER WITH A GREAT GREAT BIG HUG FOR HUMANITY AND NATURE.

[vordman]

As era-defining as anything the Clash did.

[bluBlaq33]

she was TRUE punk, you see all these mohawked idiots basicly yelling "I'm punk" Polly was something ALLLLL her own, thats what punk really means not being punk, she kept it real, ad was the first to do so, there will never be a voice like that what a shame

[maybeimar0b0t]

@bluBlaq33 Ha, correct! Mowhawks aren't punk, yellow hair bows are punk.

[nuggetsII]

@bluBlaq33 Very true comment indeed, she was way ahead at the same time, a true punk and a great lyric writer as well, funny enough her and the band sound great today as they did back then.

[ZLUGGO]

@bluBlaq33

Agreed.

[dognougat]

The consolation for a lack of freedom. "Identity"

[IGotARight]

Good God, this is amazing, thank you always loved X-Ray Spex

[swedeseed]

x ray spex..a credit and landmark in british rock history,respect and salute to poly styrene,never forgotten..

[666rocko]

i didnt know she had died :( feelsad now,she was cool though

[ColdOasisU2]

that is just f*cking great

[67Furi]

Very good!

[FearOfPeople]

stopped listening to punk after poly died this year, as i figured it cannot go no further.. what a awesome yet eccentric frontwoman poly was.

[aselmac]

It's truly sad to see the original, true punk artists go. RIP Polly.

[northernsoul1962]

polly you were a breath of fresh air in punk identity wot a tune ,miss you rip hun

[queenienan1]

Poly you led a girl from Ireland to England and taught me how I could be. Thank you.

[RaySLF]

wicked song. Forever missed Poly

[theonlyantony]

Poly Styrene and Jonny Rotten had the best and most meaningful voices of their generation. i always hoped they would do a song together one day. X Ray Spex records are beautiful things! Bless you Poly!

[glaeken14]

hare krishna-hare rama!!

[shirtcreek]

Such a sad loss of talent................RIP indeed but not to quietly though eh!

One of my all time favourite track, not just from the 70's but for all time. Tracked this down to "educate" my nephew about music. Thanks for posting.

[rayhertford]

@aivopark

Sadly yes, she died of cancer at the age of 53 on the 25th April 2011

[capricioussole]

uuh, those annoying trumpets are one saxophone,

[bgfd1]

Pure joy!! Great stuff, no songs by committee here or X Factor business.

[zipcode64]

child rapists like Usha Patel (Family  Court) of New Zealand should be locked up and the key thrown away

[MrTenitis]

What happened to her?

[MrTenitis]

@MrTenitis I love it. We never heard of her in the states. at least I didn't. A shame she's gone.

[larynxremover]

rip polly you were awesome

[Segarr]

If you have netflix, check out the film "Punk : The Early Years", that's where this is from.

[icebud]

why does this version sound different than the album? is it b/c maybe this was shot live?

[jostube06]

Interesting minus the annoying trumpets. 

[icebud]

@jostube06 embrace the "annoying" trumpets.

[boonboy1]

thanks for posting world needs more like her

[tabbypappy]

I realize I've become old every time I hear Poly & lament "they don't make em' like these anymore"

[tinyvox]

WOW

[Willie8911]

Little tribute I did to Poly and X Ray Spex on my site, check it out!

[pattaya97]

so sad a true hero RIP

[eekowarrior]

Magical - so sad that she died before she could promote her new material -massively underrated seminal influence

[Mr1ROYHUGHES]

rip polly great times xxx

[TheLittleMuc]

What a great burd.  I love her. xxxxxxxx

[exeuroweenie]

Why can't people like her be the girls next door? She'll be missed.

[ThePaulbridgeman]

I remember watching this age 13 and wanting to be punk for the first time. Love you Poly and will miss u and your music x

[maggschannel]

RIP Poly.

[hotelchelsearesident]

God i love it how she can scream that song with total punk energy but still give off a positive vibe. not whiney and bitching just striaght up honest and unique. thats so rare to find these days she will be greatly missed.

[creepystranger007]

:'(

[MatthewMcVeagh]

I've signed in just to get this ace video on favourites. I love that girl. I love those braces. What a superstar.

[bernardmeyre]

@MatthewMcVeagh i totally agree ( entièrement d'accord)

[sidvicious020279]

R.I.P.......X.

[xxxANOKxxx]

R.I.P. you were a one off. oh bandage i'll miss you.

[beamerbitch1]

You helped to make my youth so memorable - god bless

[TheRecords101]

Hat was....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,,,

[robinlee1972]

Oh no not another one! All my teenage idols going going gone!

What an amazing punk band this was and what a unique artist.

RIP Polly!

Rob (who talked to you on a train once out of Kentish Town in 1988/9.)

Respect.

[dave2261]

Po-go-a-gogo......Poly RIP.

[blackadder1963]

A very sad day

[DJLeander]

Today 22h CET: Radioshow on radio LoRa Zurich with music from Polly. Listen online (dot)djleo(dot)net

[carpmann2004]

R I P Gone to a better place , show ur identity at the pearly gates and always be a warrior in heaven ... Gone to soon RIP

[ricdee43]

Sad to hear she has gone. The memories of identity being played loud & proud at the Christo Rubery will live on

[pliable88]

and then you see the hipsters in dalston thinking they're being original not knowing or caring that it's all been done before when they could only dream of obtaining 1000th of that class....

[punkk20]

She was a great singer and if I have to chose betwen X-RAY SPEX and Sex Pistols I will chose definitely X-RAY SPEX.Rest in peace..

[GAREMPOTS]

oh cancer up yours

[o0LaMuerteChiquita0o]

RIP Poly Styrene.....

F U!!!!! Cancer.

[lillymonsterocks]

q.e.p.d Poly.

[JZChange]

Gone too soon. You are a legend!

[luizhgpatr]

RIP POLLY STYRENE

[reducer77]

R.I.P. POLY STYRENE

[chirich2]

For me this my fave spex song. RIP Poly!

[teaisloveable]

I was so born in the wrong decade... :( 70s and 80s were amazing!!

R.I.P poly <3

[dogofman]

I'm in love!

Pity she died yesterday.Never heard of her before I heard the news yesterday. now I'm in love.

[jeffnpaul]

Loved u poly u were an inspiration rest in peace angelxxxxx

[DamEllSunny]

RIP Poly

[dershasho]

Death stinks. RIP Poly :(

Thanks for all the timeless lyrics

[Ronfets]

R.I.P

[MrBroadwaystreet]

Like a female Johnny Rotten,,,the greeeeteeest!!!!

[11bii1]

yeah,i proud 2say im old enuff 2remember this lady,she looked like a laugh & its a catchy song.rip

[wire100]

Thanks for posting this. What a fantastic song! Always my favourite off the Germfree Adolescents LP. I've added a link to your video from my bestmusicofalltime blog at wordpress!

[tommikka]

RIP Poly Styrene

[milly121287]

r.i.p poly.x

[RikTrik1]

Poly, you was as much a part of my growing up as was wet dreams amd pubic hair XXX

[xtinkxmcflyx]

rip poly thanks for the insiration <3

[ukslack]

R.i.p poly a truely unique talant and many have followed in your footsteps..underated but never forgotton.

[anynewmusic]

Thanks Poly

You’ve left some great memories for us all in your music and Gigs.

[goodtimetone]

r.i.p. poly

[iralien]

RIP! :(

[farbrorbla]

RIP

[CrisanFenrir]

See ya Poly ;)

[rayhertford]

RIP Polly, you were great.

[aivopark]

@rayhertford Is Polly dead ? That is ashame! What happened?

[GAREMPOTS]

rip

[Ruttobasilli]

Lepää rauhassa :(

RIP

[sandmanatlake]

Bye Poly and thanks

[113bowie]

You were one of my idol 's- RIP xxx

[Ran2046]

glory !!!!

[WolfLantern1]

never going 2 see a woman like her agian im afraid :(

[yippitydodah]

Would have loved to see a sax stuffed in that HM Queen dummy at the side, since Lorra Logic had left before this.

Long live Poly.

[redxross]

RIP little big sister

[noodlesarecrazy]

I can't believe she is gone..... An inspirational woman

[bigcherry99]

this set is amazing! where was this video filmed?

.

(thumbs up this comment if you want someone to provide the answer)

[vacuumnose]

didnt know about her passing. r.i.p. we still have yer music. thank you.

[kevpark21]

I hoped it wasn't true but unfortunately it was, i'm about to cry...

[nickestone1]

Brilliant song . Poly you are a sad loss.The world though is a better place for your music.

[stakka79]

RIP Poly.....You paved the way for a lot of new attitudes in rock music....

[cadillacstomper]

RIP POLY!

[veksile]

from 70 till the end off time serbia pocivaj u miru

[messageobliquespe100]

Love to you up there Poly XxX

[xxleando12xx]

R.I.P Poly xxx

[FMan905]

RIP Poly - a sad loss to British music.

[fannycraddock99]

Loved X-Ray Spex. RIP Poly. I'm sure that Ari and you will be rockin' in heaven. X

[popcorntommy]

sad news today , you were an icon Poly R.I.P.

[TSOTGOP]

such a cool band and an excellent performer

[OV1vtr1]

The old guard is wearing thin

Is there a new guard or is it just money ?

[allymac1314]

Poly RIP. Up yours Death!

[angstgoose]

Just heard the sad news ...RIP Poly....Bondage Up Yours.....

[Lyons010101]

RIP Poly

[Loopy6044]

The years just rolled back~RIP Poly...x

[misterdsen]

R.I.P

[rockworst77]

R.I.P.

[elfinboy17]

So so sad,, just reading the comments below, I can relate to many of them. RIP Poly,, thanks for the music, the memories and the gigs,,

[twlthteg]

The older I get the more of my childhood is dissappearing. R.I.P. Poly. Hell of a band.

[aaroncsawyer]

RIP Polystrene.x

[rothersrothers]

RIP Poly :o(

[blokeinthekitchen]

RIP

[blokeinthekitchen]

RIP

[moanthepars]

RIP, Poly..

[Phx411]

So long Poly...

[1967PONTIACGTO]

A very sad day....one of the true stars of punk rock.

[acestarone]

RIP this is devastating.

[rougetnoir]

r.i.p

[dsbell227]

As close to perfect as it gets. Thanks Poly.

[dubwrightly]

Poly was amazing, really nice person too..

[AndyLeeds]

RIP Poly.

[krogsdamvej]

RIP

[HolySparket]

Oh...

[steviebhoye]

Very Sad :-(

[MrBluesman1999]

RIP Polystyrene

[rottro]

R.I.P.Poly

[vickydonnelly]

RIP a sad loss.

[TarotByMichael]

RIP Poly Styrene x

[froedrich6914]

Karn... now Poly... what a bad year for deaths.

[taiou20]

@froedrich6914 gary moore

[pkarlicek]

too young to die, R.I.P. Poly

[IcicleWorker]

First Lis Sladen and now Poly Styrene in a matter of days, two of my childhood heroines gone but not forgotten. RIP

[Archont1978]

Thanks for all the songs, now rest in peace Poly Styrene. <3

[zider67]

RIP

[D4VERD4NN]

RIP Poly Styrene ! :(

[TAMWORTHFAN]

RIP Poly Styrene

[jjbeejjuice]

RIP

[80smoviesguy]

for all the people saying RIP, it hasn't even been confirmed yet.

[notchic]

Is she really dead? or is this just a rumor? They did a story on NPR today and said nothing of her death, only her new album.

[trix2810]

RIP Poly.

[MiklePrickles]

RIP poly styrene

[ThePinkhamsterino]

could be Kathleen Hanna's mom...

[VlogKing]

X-Ray Spex are a brilliant punk band, one of my favourites. Their debut album "Germ Free Adolescents" is a classic.

Thanks for uploading this amazing version of "Identity"! 

[MsJeffersonAirplane]

Poly and The X Ray Spex RULE!

[BEESAAVED]

For years this was all we had...synch-less dubbing, toss-pot, glam-less, U.K. teeny star-litans mad as hell and not taking it any more! Fleshes out truth so ever much more...generic, small-town/big-city cinematic dynamic...absolute best, most undeniably catchy tune they ever did;  loved this clip for decades, now...

[slicktoppomp]

If Jesus was a song I think this would be it.

[glasfurd31]

I remember jumping around in a village hall to this back in the good old days. Great days.

[constantworker]

Wow this is way more powerful than the sex pistols.Who is Poly styrene?She can dance and she really hit those notes.

[markSTINKS]

This is what punk was all about in 77, brilliant rock n roll, total attitidude, couldn't give a fuck, catchy pop ... Poly was brilliant ...

[Slanche1999]

she got teeth like a row of condemned grave stones, if she had a white one, she would have the full snooker set. As for her clothes, well they are worse than Primarks...Good song though...

[closertofiftythanyew]

@Slanche1999

She's wearing braces then on her teeth, or retainers for our US friends here, the posh gits. Why do most yank girls have retainers when they're young, even with their crap health system? Baffles me. Must be something to do with work health insurance of their dad or something.

She was a bit bugs bunny in her late teens, and decided to do something about them then. She does look here like her mouth had been attacked by metal mickey, or robocop, or something.

[ezrawale1996]

glastonbury say no more

[riotpixiegrrrl]

fucking LOVE this song..never fails to give me goosebumps...*...

[GriefTourist]

genius, frankly

[WildmanBorneo]

Made my day, fucken brill

[ROoooo80]

they must have filmed that in Andrew Logan's gaff

[pattaya97]

poly is the only one to sing this do another gig make a lot of punks very happy