Mark Burgess & the Sons of God - Swamp Thing Live 1993

[pagepmeyer]

I'm about to cry that I just found this. I couldn't believe my fortune about 10 years ago when I found a CD. As far as I knew, I was the only kid in SC that knew anything about this band in the 80's. This is my theme song, always has been.

[sfgorman]

majestic. awe-inspiring. Thank you. More please.

[ELXOSE80]

Thanks for sharing this outstanding performance.

*10*/Fav

[stephane6751]

Grand bonheur !

[stephane6751]

Superbe morceau ! Pour moi ce fut un moment de ma vie (1987)...Merci Birdy

[CherLloydsBoi]

simply stunning, for a live version as well

[MrRicher44]

men what is that vserison ??? thanis my friends

[camann33]

Wow! Just, Wow.



[MsWetTowel]

How did I miss this tour? What was I busy doing that I didn't notice? Argh!

[sounddiv]

I saw this show in Detroit, and it was SO epic it literally changed my life. After the show I had the priviledge of talking to Mark and John for over 2 hours. They were so gracious and kind and giving to all of (us) fans. I think the only way I'd top this night would be talking to Bowie for 2 hours :-D

[ScudX]

Apologies to Reg and Dave, but this might just be the definitive live recording captured of this unbeatable classic. It's basically flawless. Altana and Dwerryhouse absolutely kill it.

[celticmystt]

@ScudX sounds awsome!!! not heard much from the sons of God but they certainly nailed this one.

[ML199252]

Best version of Swamp Thing I've heard it's great. Is that John Lever on the drums? I can't believe I was only 1 years old when this came out lol.

[ChameleonsXxx]

Great version even without Reg and Dave. Brilliant song. Burgess is legend!

[cfwbdude]

Great tune, In my all time top five tunes "big high 5 to ChanelUtopia for the download!"

[omgomg5475]

so great

[MagicWolfGr]

0 dislikes ;)

[dvlsgod]

Checking out the band, and it's a fucking amazing song!, its hard to believe its a goth anthem, atleast in Toronto!!

[seapockets]

epic

[longy12679]

thanks for doing this - still love them

[laggerben]

I've not been able to get online for the past month because i've been away, but as soon as i got home and could get online i put this on.

[chazzer61]

One of their best songs and fantastic live, thanks for posting

[MakingScents]

Love that!

[lovesvinylchicks]

This song still gives me goose bumps! I discovered this song at my favorite club of all time, Manray in Boston, which sadly closed in 2005. Is there a good quality posting of the album version on YouTube per chance? 

[ChameleonsFan]

Thanks so much for uploading this. I remember this tour very well. I have to say that I enjoyed these concerts much more than the shows on the reunion tour. Why? I still remember the last Chameleons concert in Bremen. I had the impression that no all members of the band were enjoying it. At least one of them had a clear lack of motivation and you could see that he was only in for the money. Very sad. They split again soon after that.

[ScudX]

@ChameleonsFan These sentiments are echoed precisely in View From a Hill. Dave was the great thespian...

[ScudX]

This is easily one of the highest quality live performances I've ever seen posted, regardless of the fact that it's one of my most loved songs of -All time-. Kudos.

[WyattTheRiot]

AMAZING

[dvlsgod]

Awesome!



[dvlsgod]

One of favorite songs of all time!!

[MrRedcap999]

Takes me back. James H. Reeve played this on Picadilly Radio many years ago. Loved it ever since.

[EarlGreyIII]

James H, now those were the days

[lipstickgoblin]

Made me cry it's so good

[HansIslandTV]

What a tune. I cannot wait till Saturday 8th MayHEM!

[djvictroladadj]

love this thing

[partridgezombie71]

Quite simply, one of my all time heroes, and he's a City fan.

[21innocentbystander]

This is what I love.

[silvanski]

amazing sound quality

[seapockets]

the intro is amazing

[DaveyKidda]

Awesome vid, I only discovered this song recently and just think it's pure genius.

[DeathMetalDouglas68]

This is pretty killer, but I wish there was footage of The Chameleons playing this in '86/'87, but I guess none of those shows got filmed - assuming they toured at that time when they packed it in.

[fiscornioman]

Awesome/amazing/incredible

[wwefroogy]

Epic song!

[chinasherry1961]

quite possible the best song in the history of rock music

[nefryl]

I fucking agree

[jenlikeshorses]

I agree :)

[ajittffcure]

What a performance. Take a bow!

[karziflora]

MARK BURGESS I LOVE U <3

[apocalypso23]

can you hear the thunder?

brilliant!

[humdingah]

;o) Ahh...the memories.

[SoyJames]

I want to give this 100 stars

[EarlGreyIII]

@SoyJames 2000 at least

[levlafayette]

@SoyJames Keep going, we'll get you to 100 thumb's up!

[deeray41]

Damn, I miss this band!

[branvan19]

The Perfect Performance and sound quality as well. Thanks a lot, we appreciate it!!

[ec101dm]

thanx for posting this mate...

I nearly forgot how good this band was!!

[ahhjortshoj]

The sound is incredible!

[goonchistaw]

watched this live in mcr last nite = fucking outstanding , bushart & 3 chameleons

[UnhingedMars]

not being funny - but wow !

where & when ?

how do you find out about this ?

[sidewayspin]

I was goin through boxes and just stumbled into all my Chameleons UK Albums which brought me here. This song is still just AWESOME!! Just as iconic as anything Echo and the Bunny Men or The Cure ever put out. I guess you could argue the spirit lives on in songs like those of The Arcade Fire and Interpol but I miss bands like the Chameleons UK.

[mgchainsawful]

What's the lineup? Is that Reg on guitar?

[spooksagain]

no, it's me you plonker! :-)

[docepetalos]

Thanks! This video is a treasure.

[WibbleyWorld]

My favorite song, thank you.

[jeff47674]

Yep I hear still hear it pumping out of the speakers at the club!!!!

[captainmike4]

outfunkingstanding!!  A masterpiece.

[KillingJoke22g]

Nice one mate. fucking class

[LoboRsxS]

such a good song