Blue Peter - Don't Walk On Past

[Despensier]

"This guy" is not Blue Peter, "this guy" is the lead singer from Blue Peter. His name is Paul Humphrey. I own all their stuff on vinyl and saw them several times including when they kicked ass opening for The Jam at The Concert Hall in 1981. They were awesome. They were on tour recently with Humphrey and guitarist Chris Wardman. Check out the shows on YouTube for "This Ain't Hollywood" in Hamilton, ON. Radio Silence. Over and out. ;-)

[DamageRenamo]

And where the fuck do you find a cocktail glass that big?

A fuckin' novelty store or somethin'?

Christ i'm confused

[DamageRenamo]

Why the hell can't i get my ceiling fan to go that slow?

[transrus1]

We are so lucky to have live at the best of times in the 80s with blue peter.

[Piggreenbag]

thats my brother's wife's cousin..so you bastards better behave..Peter is cool as hell..he's settled down now.. yes he still lives in the great white north..town outside of YYZ...

[sagman68]

@Piggreenbag I saw him in the mid 80's in YAM. He was the opening act for Corey Hart (if I remember correctly).  His set was so much better than the headliner.

[Piggreenbag]

thats my brother's wife's cousin..so you bastards better behave..Peter is cool as hell..he's settled down now..

[DamageRenamo]

how dare that piece of shit input himself into that vid. he will pay for that...

[ClamMaster2000x]

Why weren't these guys given a chance?

Their amazing...

[ClamMaster2000x]

This song rockz

[lakesidepark2112]

This guy also did some acting gigs on Canadian shows. Heard recently he may be teaming up with Chalk Circle for some reunion concerts. Yay!

[lovelybebe07]

@lakesidepark2112 They're playing at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto this Saturday =)

[kebello10]

best dance moves ever!!!!

[robtuohy1]

I remember seeing this on TORONTO ROCKS for the first time in 1983. I also remember buying it on 45 and dancing to it in highschool. Every guy felt that first highschool crush and the heartbreak when "that girl" walked by and didn't even notice you in the hallway.

[oscargoya]

The dancing reminds me of David Bowie moves.

[dj6927]

@oscargoya :) Made me think of David Bowie And Mick Jagger doing Dancing in the Streets when you said that. But, everything takes me back to the 80s.

[oscargoya]

@dj6927 I grew up in the 80's as well. A time of discovery, heartbreak, good music, hanging out. Things money cannot buy that made us what we are. Thanks for replying.

[iali38]

CFNY was the the best. Humble Howard, Fred Patterson, Alan Cross with the history of Modern Rock and Maie Pauts with the nooner. I wish I could live those days again.

[quincee33]

@iali38 dude that was like 5-10 years ago....u make it sound like you miss the good ole days 20 - 30 years ago.

[macleancat]

I think the lead singer is soooo hot!

[GundamAngelicDevil]

friggin awesome drums I say

[dj6927]

What a great song. What a great memory. Long highway trip with the Alpine cranked.

Even better when I hear it on my kids Ipods or phones now because they recorded it off my tapes or LPs.

The great ones will last forever

[billsblue89]

Great Canadian rock.

[chaseman12]

great tune. very 80s.

[vertgpu2]

this song is nothing short of brilliant!

[SomeProudCanadian]

One of the best song endings EVER! Very powerful drums and sudden cut-off, never fails to send shivers down the spine...

[matrixmusic]

I mixed this song! What a memory!

[ThatGirl61]

VJ is Bill Welychka

[ZELIG500]

Ahhh .... back when I was cool.

[MsPsycho29]

This not just Canadian good, its good anywhere.

[gunstar1981]

My father was the original drummer for the band, Ronny Tomlinson.

[NorthernExposure1966]

Am I smoking something or was Shellshocked used as a promo for football games in the early 80s? No hint anywhere on the web. Like the song never existed.

[blackdogization]

Yes!!! classic 80's CFNY music

[sloppyjakekisses]

Oh yeah the VJ just ruins it!

[cousinmodo]

typewriters and martinis... at least we still have martinis!

Remember seeing this guy on the Gerrard streetcar in Toronto. Yes, it was a highlight at the time. Great song.

[bcbest]

@cousinmodo The Humphrey brothers went to my old high school in Scarborough, L'Amoreaux C.I. Same high school that was featured in and had video footage shot from the 'Subdivisions' music video from Rush in the fall of 82' (I was in a couple of scenes in that video)

[kozseluham]

One of the greatest one-hit wonders ever - wish he could have done alot more ...

[benzomelon]

lol canadian music

[EnigmaticCanadian]

for the older folks in the Maritimes (Canada), remember C100's countdown on ATV (I think) back in the 80s? This was always a regular back around 1983/84.

[raskaskoneisto]

Never heard of this guy before just stumbling on this video. I think I want more.

[peregrin666]

Funny how good this video was. The music would be so different with a different video.

[canadianguy1969]

I always loved this song...

[canadianguy1969]

I always loved this song.

[deadenear]

Seen him play at Ballingers in Cambridge about 1982. That bar was ahead of the times. Good times

[joelgil42]

Saw these guys in Burlington. Great Band

[cman750rr]

Friday Night Video's ! Love the era Great Memories !

[mapleavenue77]

Canadian 80s music = The music world's best kept secret

[missionpants]

All the dancing is pure WIN. The End.

[iveywin]

Another great Canadian band from the "80s!

[ontinusa]

The Canadian radio stations played Blue Peter alot in the 80's.  Love this song!

[denial987]

Paul Humphrey's dancing = EPIC WIN

The VJ's dancing = EPIC FAILURE

[oldguy255]

Played at the Hall at University of Windsor. Great show, the Duran Duran of Canada

[thinbutfun]

with his suit... reminds me of David Bowie, Serious Moonlight tour era...

[kittykitttykitty]

blue peter soo cool also just didn't quite make it

[hieraco]

Canada had some excellent New wave music in the 80's

I wish I could find some Blue Peter albums on the torrent feeds.

[echoedmyron]

@hieraco Their albums were reissued on CD a couple of years ago.

[synthman78]

The single was recorded in 1983

[Killbride]

Thanks for the great uploads. I'm so enjoying them....!!

[scrotyboy1]

They sound so much like the Cure.... I love it.

[TrainmasterCurt]

Was this made in 1981 or 1982?

[weirdscience85]

@TrainmasterCurt- this was 1983

[TrainmasterCurt]

@weirdscience85 Thank you, i love this tune, and he can sure dance good!

[in204with420]

the new youtube format is bunk. boo urns.

[PaulVanwalleghem]

saw him last week in hamilton, totally tight band amazing show, flawless!

[fiatalfa1]

Played at my high school in Grimsby. Someone smashed their bronco's windows out during the concert. I felt terrible for them.Another Great Canadian band. Might have gone farther if they were in the US at the time.

[hamiltonkid]

Blue Peter is playing at This Ain't Hollywood in Hamilton, Ontario February 27th....

[momentsunlight]

They were awsome...first band I saw when I moved to Toronto in 1981...album release party at the Jarvis House..

[barriehomeboy]

Saved by Zero is the ultimate 80's song. I think it might have followed me into the 90's, I liked it so much.

[mcduffer08]

i am related to the guitar/song writter off this band and i love them

[cobbcon2001]

By the way, I saw Blue Peter live twice. Once in the fall of 1982 when they opened for Simple Minds at Massey Hall in Toronto, Ontario, the other in 1984 in Hamilton, Ontario when they played at a club. They kicked butt live. At the show in 1984, Paul Humphrey saw me singing along with one of the songs and appeared very moved by that.

[cobbcon2001]

Some cool dance moves starting at the 3:00 minute mark. And I'm talking about Paul Humphrey, not the guy who had himself superimposed into the video. ;-)

[johnmcboston]

That was the VJ. He was talking to Humphrey before the video aired, including about the cool dance move. Guess the VJ chose to give it a shot himself...

[cobbcon2001]

Paul Humphrey looked like he was dancing. The VJ looked like he was trying not to fall down. ;-)

[blackdogization]

@cobbcon2001

superb! brings back great memories. I watch this every few weeks

[Aquablade333]

There was some great music in the Toronto Area in the 80's. Now I have to look up Chalk Circle, The shuffle demons, thanks for posting this video!

[pasy2006]

Don't walk past this wonderful song:)

[Neecy19]

One of the most elegant individuals I have ever had the pleasure of meeting in real life. Paul, you are fantastic.

[kozseluham]

Barriehomeboy - this is my favourite 80's song with Gary Numan's Cars coming in second

3 One of our submarines - Thomas Dolby

4 Tainted love - Soft Cell

5 Down Under - Men At Work

6 Planet Earth - Duran Duran

[barriehomeboy]

you should start a webiste of awards. People would pay for that.

[barriehomeboy]

I'd stand up and cheer at your awards show!

[barriehomeboy]

I just watched your list. I forgot what I lived through! It's like the last 6 days before I just put the garbage can out yesterday. It's also like not remembering a name. I know there was tons of music I liked in the 1980's, but who knows which songs they were. Maybe I should go through the 500 vinyl albums (which are for sale) in my storage room and make a list. Or I could just watch Family Guy. That Stewie ha ha ha

[kozseluham]

Barriehomeboy - I have to watch this video once a month along with Gary Numan's Cars to get my 80's fix.

A cool laid-back 80's tune is Saved by Zero by The Fixx ...

[barriehomeboy]

OMG I still play the FIxx's CD's when I'm in an 80's weekend mood at home. Saved by Zero was their best song.

[kozseluham]

If you want to see something creative listen to Stairway to Gilligan's Island on Youtube and for a good laugh watch Spiders on Drugs

[quincee33]

good list except tainted love....man that song gets played waaaaaaaaaaaaay too much.

[barriehomeboy]

you didn't get the moves, dancer boy

[barriehomeboy]

Is there somewhere that I can vote for this as the best Canadian 1980's video?

[trinitymike]

These guys played our High School in 1983.

[wildkubera]

mine too, they played Vic Park in both 82 and 83 I believe. I've got some great pics from one of those shows.

[trinitymike]

You went to VP?????go Panthers!!! You and I were at the same shows then (I only remember the 83 show)

[wildkubera]

I could well be wrong , but I know I saw them 4 times over 2+ years and I think 2 of them were at the the school. I had friends at university in Waterloo, Hamilton and Trent and saw various concerts all the place, so who knows?

Age, beer, and time have played havok with the brain.

[trinitymike]

I might be wrong...I DO remember VP's SLC having a HECK of a time getting them booked, as the idiot Principal said that "Peter" was a euphemism for penis and therefore the band couldn't play ( He veto'd The Spoons as well because "Spoons" was a cocaine reference, doncha know?)

Seriously, how do people so STUPID get to run schools??

[barriehomeboy]

You think that's scary? The people running the health care system are the ones who weren't smart enough to run a school. I work in it, so I know.

[kozseluham]

Even though I am mainly into classic 70's rock New Wave really captured me and I put this song on par with any of my favourite rock songs .....

[sadhuable]

This video has some of the best new wave dancing ever put to tape. No carlton dance here.

[YouBoobMeTube]

Id be seeing a doctor if I had a Blue Peter

[9114102349]

Canadian music lovers:

Check out The Watchmen

Chalk Circle

54-40

Treblecharger

Sloan

The Waltons

[nodrush]

Yep!

[yellowstone]

Also one of my favorite 80's tunes too; along with Bizarre Love Triangle, Nova Heart, Wind Him Up; gee, I could go on and on; I loved Bruce Cockburn too; isnt he Canadian also ?

[Janet1968]

Yes, Bruce is also a Canuck.

[kozseluham]

One of my favourite 80's songs - along with Cars by Gary Numan, I Ran - Flock of Seagulls, Nova Heart - Spoons

[voyou38]

i saw this group in concert in Trois-Rivières many years ago and we never heard anything after from them..

[petroniaskho]

cfny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!!!

[laceup1967]

CFNY Video dances! The spirit of radio. I think if I raid my parents' basement I'll find a button.

[JRCrowley]

This band collapsed under the pressure to come up with a 2nd album quickly. I felt bad for them, since they had some great songs and talent.

[cowbellful]

Great to see this again!

[Atsushisarmy]

Really too bad about the insert!!

[eyesorbe]

Dan Gallagher!

[eyesorbe]

Anyone remember "spinner winner"? The MM game show with the big host who always wore the cool rockabilly coats?

[canadianblaster09]

That was Test Pattern, I believe. And ya, that show was awesome!

[doxthexdramatic]

Every time I hear this song, I think of my dad and I rocking out to Spirit of the Edge on Sunday nights haha.

[ducatione]

"the spirit of radio" i remember those days.

[sloppyjakekisses]

Sheer perfection. I loved this song.

[ammaretto]

he reminds me of david byrne..& bryan ferry

[hullois]

Terry David Mulligan

[eyesorbe]

I hated the snot out of that guy, but had to give him respect for his musical knowledge.

[trinitymike]

TDM's been around since the mid-early 70s..was a bigwig in BC Radio when I was growing up...

[JIMMIESURFS]

this video reminds me of...me! right now on my keyboard!!! LOL

[swelstead]

I think they've been playing some recent shows in Toronto

[notapplicable66]

When I first heard this song I thought it was the Talking Heads.

[08030309961]

Just a beautiful song..me and my New Wave buddies back in the 80's dressed just like Paul! Tried to imitate his dancing too, but no luck! Paul's got the moves!!! Peace Paul!!!

[cruxto]

canadian bands rocked the 80s the best...

[cman750rr]

Memories........high school 80's Rocked

[missionpants]

Hmmm.. reminds me of Icehouse...

Still awesome...

[patbirder]

Oh yeah- great CFNY memories!

[MalTheDyke]

I new this band waaaay back from the early days....met them and talked alot..swell bunch of guys....it's funny...now I see him shopping at my local No Frills store..LOL

[kozseluham]

Are you serious about seeing him at No Frills ? Do you ever talk to him ?

[kozseluham]

One of the greatest songs ever that never made it big - pure raw talent here

[08030309961]

Freakin Classic...saw them at the Ontario Place Forum twice back in the summer of1984 when I was 18! Just an awesome show!

[rohan2004]

love the drums in this song, awsome

[TheWorldYouLiveIn]

Love this band. They're from a small city outside of Toronto. I love them!

[mrmemo27]

great song

[sonicjay007]

i want that 'goldie dog' from blue peter to come back!...'sob'...

[petie71]

I totally didn't know Blue Peter was Canadian. This song is a major part of the

80s sound in Canada.

[ghosthippy]

Awesome Canadian new wave! I believe they played a reunion show recently at the El Mo...anyone catch that one?

[Dose0fReality]

Great song, thanks for sharing this relic!

Its suprising these guys weren't popular in the USA when similar groups like The Cure and Duran Duran were so huge here.

[ubertech2]

Duran Duran was great! The cure not so much in my book. Not a cat person tears for fears 'Pale shelter' way better

[5cow5]

classic brings back all the memories

[Stadia2024]

The suit . . . the dance moves . . . captures the 80's scene in Toronto. I was there. Thanks for posting this.

[harutake23]

2 comments:

1) To the person who posted this and referred to Blue Peter as "this guy", Blue Peter is a group, not a person, no members of the group are named Peter, the name refers to a international maritime signal flag.

2) The refrain of the song has the phrase "don't walk on past", but the song title itself is just "Don't Walk Past", without the "on".

[johnmcboston]

I refer to him as "this guy" because he had just given an interview before the video, so yes I was referring to the singular person.

[Triopstor]

Nice video. I think it was avant garde for that exact period.

[cman750rr]

Friday Night Video's back in the ..classic...

The police

Bowie

Duran Duran

Flock of Seagulls memories...........

[rond69]

Friday Night Video's !! Oh yeh .. I remember those days .. It's funny how those memories are so vivid. Life was great back then.. Today's a different story...:(

[MiddletownDreamz]

There was also Friday Night Video that was on NBC every Friday night.

[JamesCecilia]

yes guy. I think it was called Good rockin' tonight. All the classic retro 80's videos. Love it.

[quincee33]

i remember good rockin' tonight.....the host was a geek

[momus2]

if you remember good rockin' tonight and are typing messages about it - who is the geek?

[quincee33]

this must be the host....or you actually thought that guy was cool.....i just like music vids....don't really care about the host really.....i like allen cross cuz he really knows music but other than that does anyone really pay attention to the guy/girl saying "up next, the latest from....."

[mjdrewerm]

Terry somebody

[mjdrewerm]

I think it was Terry M????.

[getthedoggie]

This takes me back to the days in Toronto, early 80's, just starting to date and hit the clubs ... magic .. man, I spent a lot of dough on drinks .. a right of passage I guess

[1BHAFC1]

Takes me back too-what was that place on Jarvis where they played quite a lot? Toronto in the 80s was fantastic-so much good music around.

[getthedoggie]

I want to say 'the Diamond' but that was on Sherbourne St. .. I'm not sure what was on Jarvis at the time (besides those ladies of that age old occupation, and I don't mean farming ) ..

[trinitymike]

The Phoenix?

[quincee33]

are you guys thinking of the PHOENIX on sherbourne?

[paigiepoos]

By far one of the best music vids of the glorious 80's. Loved this band. Does anyone remember the director of the video? He did a lot of work in the 80's and his signature was the martini glass....brilliant. Where is Paul humphreys now?

[R3daol]

I work with the singer now. He's an awesome guy.

[Triopstor]

Sam's nephew?

[bunnee777]

i have seen a better quality version of this video somewhere, sometime last year. cannot find it on the web now...

[solitudinarian]

Excellent!5*

[VeronicaTomlinson]

My dad was the drummer for this band. Ron Tomlinson. Actually playing in this song. Then he quit. But I'm proud to say he was part of this band.

[johnmcboston]

That's pretty cool!

[Neecy19]

A great song,fabulous singer.

You should hear his new stuff, amazing!

[Herogue]

Whatever happened to Peter? Fabulous dancing albeit hilarious as well. Thanks for posting. It's a great song.

[bobeee1969]

this dude is working as a waiter in TORONTO, Bloor Bathurst area. Good tune -1983

[Piggreenbag]

He is my brothers wife's cousin. I love that youtube is the shit.

[Oceanspell]

The dancing near the is the high point for me - it wraps everything up so well and ties it all together in one fluid motion. There are, on the surface(intro), some 'stiff' or 'formal' elements to the video and music - but the dancing at the end throws it all into the wind - revealing the truth behind it all... youthful zest and abandonment. Brilliant.

[calvintoronto]

A brilliant 80s anthem. They distilled a lot of what was in the air: aggressive drums, ethereal backing vocals, metallic & disinterested lead vocals, jangle and discordance... the dancing from 3:00 to 3:20 says it all: it is arhythmic, all about posing and looking downbeat, with the narrow trim clothes etc. A great companion to OMD's "If You Leave," the Spoon's "Nova Heart," XTC's "Making Plans for Nigel," and anything by Squeeze.

[streetlegalsprintcar]

5 Stars! I also love "Unchained Heart" by Blue Peter. Brings back those CFNY 102.1 FM days. Thanks for the post.

[quincee33]

A friend from Markham High had an older brother in this band....and i'm pretty sure Sam The Record Man of Toronto had one of his sons in this band

[talon2402]

one hit wonder, great song, didn't have another one though, too bad

[macleancat]

Oh my god! I would sleep with this guy in a NY second...The song is good too...LOL

[cman750rr]

Good memories rocking to this in High School...80's video's were the best...

[dddoscar]

fuck i love his dance moves. we used to dance like that in highschool lol

[Neecy19]

Hi, no one ever needs to feel badly about this man's prospects, past or present. His new music is amazing. He is a very talented artist and a really cool guy as well. I'm glad that he is doing so well for himself.

[mgk1064]

CFNY was good at the time this was on the playlist. What happened?

[bluntsafety]

I used to see these guys at a club called the Edge a very long time ago and they were great! The singer is a really great performer and guitarist was pretty cool too. Unforgetable.

[teflonpower]

He had such a charmismatic look about him that he could have very well took on a James Bond role easily! I still think he does now!