This was always a very cool band (more conceptual than coincidental that it had its innuendo and sexual leanings), with some great players going through its ranks. Too bad they didn't get a good crack (pardon the pun) at Europe, as hey would have found a ready-made audience to drive their ambition.
I was there...In High Park (Toronto) summer of '85 for the free concert by Carole Pope and Rough Trade...What a band...She has one of the most unique voices in the business...Keep on Rockin' Ms. Pope...You never go out of style
I miss the 70s and 80s. It's all Carole, and she doesn't need Sh*tney Spears-type theatrics to distract the audience because she can actually SING. BTW, love how she slaps her own hand after getting too touch-feely with her own boobs LOL.
Great stuff - I remember seeing her in a small club in Ottawa (can't remember the name of the place, but it was beside Molly Maguire's on Rideau - just a parking lot now...) back about 1978? or thereabouts....
In the 80's i don't think Rough Trade had the largest fan base, but seeing what female performers have become, they just don't have any attitude. Thats why i think this Rough Trade's hits would work today just as much as it did back then.
You wouldn't believe it. 3 am in the morning this song just came back to me and I couldnt wait to see if it had been posted. I watched the recorded film clip version first and then saw this live recording. This is much better than the taped version. She could really sing. Her grabbing her boobs is a bonus really. Surprised that there haven't been more views. Thanks for posting it.
i had to laugh when youtube asked me to relog with the pass word kanukla, Carol pope was banned in the USA when my son was just a todler, Now how facist can that be when we had her on AM FM and still vinyl, God Bless you Carol, you gave to us more then you may never know,
one of the best bands ever.............
mikensca1 2 weeks ago
Looks like she's lead a "hard" life.
I wonder what she's like today 2012?
I wonder if she thinks about Dusty?
desert3347 2 weeks ago
je vient d`envoyer se clip a mon chum dave pis ont se rapelle coment est déguelsse carol pope sa se peut pas une charogne pareille...
themels29 2 months ago
@themels29 mais après une coupe de verre dans le nez en la regardant sans brassiere dison QUEEEEE...
Thedsd86 2 months ago
Too bad there's no videos of RT at Grossman's in the early 70's. They were really something. Carole had a Rod Stewart cut then.
gt40mk21 4 months ago
carol pope est dégulasse a laire d`une folle!!!esti qu`est laide sa pas de sence....
themels29 5 months ago
Canada's Grace Slick - only better.
LameBuffalo 6 months ago
Happy Canada Day Caroleeee!
BrianHamiltonTV 7 months ago
That weird shuffle she does at 2:18 made me laugh out loud. Totally 80s move - do that in the club these days and you'll get laughed out.
Nice bounce action though.
turtlemouth 8 months ago
Carole Pope sat in front of me at the David Bowie concert in 1983.
keef186 8 months ago
This was always a very cool band (more conceptual than coincidental that it had its innuendo and sexual leanings), with some great players going through its ranks. Too bad they didn't get a good crack (pardon the pun) at Europe, as hey would have found a ready-made audience to drive their ambition.
MrCherryJuice 9 months ago 2
25 years ago.... I was right up on the rail in front of the stage to the left of Carol!
Great show... Saw her here, Massey Hall, Ex Bandshell and the final "Deep Six in 86" concert in Toronto... Good Times.
moeisdeadhomer 1 year ago
hey Carole, nice gopher noses ;-)
Gdawg00700 1 year ago
I just think that there is NOTHING that Carole Pope can do wrong!!! She is absolutely fucking amazing!!!!! I LOVE that beautiful lesbian!!
blutobear 1 year ago 2
They sound great, guitar intro was just perfect :)
n0wave 1 year ago
I was there...In High Park (Toronto) summer of '85 for the free concert by Carole Pope and Rough Trade...What a band...She has one of the most unique voices in the business...Keep on Rockin' Ms. Pope...You never go out of style
MsVestigia 1 year ago
Tony Springer on guitar?
fastandbulbis 1 year ago
Written and performed when music was real.
BeeRich33 1 year ago
Wonder what Carole is up to these days......she was good
buffspringfield 1 year ago
totally unique!!! love carol
furiousflotsam 1 year ago
totally unique! love you carol!
furiousflotsam 1 year ago
Just discovered Rough Trade thanks to the Trailer Park Boys Movie. Awesome band and the singer is really amazing.
yukonchase 1 year ago
Man, I had such a thing for that Woman back then...she was freaky!
parkman35 1 year ago
@parkman35 are you a man or a woman? lol
TOSportsFan1990 1 year ago
Nice to see a singer who can sing live and not just lipsink to a over produced studio CD.
Carol,s cool.
Sinner67 1 year ago
High Park in T.O. right?
mikestefanik 1 year ago
I miss the 70s and 80s. It's all Carole, and she doesn't need Sh*tney Spears-type theatrics to distract the audience because she can actually SING. BTW, love how she slaps her own hand after getting too touch-feely with her own boobs LOL.
kentgraovac 1 year ago 3
Wow, the sound quality is really good! This live version is better than the studio one. So much catchier.
RetroCanuckJunkie 2 years ago
I was at that show...fantastic show!!! It's too wild seeing it again. Love Rough Trade!
lchaddock 2 years ago
WOW! I like this version. Thanks for posting.
Rickertsred 2 years ago
True, howayee.
IMO, I mean that this sounds better than
the studio version.
hobnob34 2 years ago
I like this live version better than the
studio version.
hobnob34 2 years ago 4
Well yes... live tends to be lot of fun!
howayee 2 years ago
it hit me like a, hit me like a, hit me like a slap....whoah oh ohl....all touch....great rhythmic lyrics
discokidx1 2 years ago
Carole is so foxy at this concert. She still looks fab!
Neptuneman07 2 years ago
I was thirteen, and my parents most likely wouldn't have let me go. And also the disparaging comments my Dad had made
about Carol. Hehe!
hobnob34 2 years ago
I was thirteen in the summer of '85, and living near the military base in Downsview, Ontario.
I wish I could have attended. : (
Great live version by Carol, Kevan and the
rest of RT.
hobnob34 2 years ago
You could have, it was a free concert in High Park.
howayee 2 years ago
the best,love her...come back
AlanandLouise 2 years ago
this is great, she rocks:)
sp45ih 2 years ago
Best version Ive ever heard....Tony Springer is in his own world over on lead....sounds great!
gyruss73 2 years ago
lol @ 3:09 she grabs her boobies and then realizes what she is doing and that its a family affair concert and slaps her hands!!
cassabooboo 2 years ago 2
This is one of my favourite songs. :)
eusned 3 years ago
Wild T!
tmoxness 3 years ago
That's him alright!
He helped to ROCK it up a little.
howayee 3 years ago
This is my ultimate Rough Trade song, but this live cut is excellent!!!!!!!
Neptuneman07 3 years ago
I think she keeps herself busy between Canada and the US.
howayee 3 years ago
Where is Carol now, and what is she doing?
Andrewkeh 3 years ago
the good old days
love carole and kevin
they rocked my world
prettypete 3 years ago
Thank you for posting this video!!!!
dmsjca 3 years ago
Great stuff - I remember seeing her in a small club in Ottawa (can't remember the name of the place, but it was beside Molly Maguire's on Rideau - just a parking lot now...) back about 1978? or thereabouts....
Madscanner 3 years ago
Was it The Black Swan.. I saw RT there in the 70's.
martbook 2 years ago
Nothing but love
greatestof50 3 years ago
In the 80's i don't think Rough Trade had the largest fan base, but seeing what female performers have become, they just don't have any attitude. Thats why i think this Rough Trade's hits would work today just as much as it did back then.
Rockmachine99 3 years ago
You wouldn't believe it. 3 am in the morning this song just came back to me and I couldnt wait to see if it had been posted. I watched the recorded film clip version first and then saw this live recording. This is much better than the taped version. She could really sing. Her grabbing her boobs is a bonus really. Surprised that there haven't been more views. Thanks for posting it.
yeahcousin1 3 years ago
i had to laugh when youtube asked me to relog with the pass word kanukla, Carol pope was banned in the USA when my son was just a todler, Now how facist can that be when we had her on AM FM and still vinyl, God Bless you Carol, you gave to us more then you may never know,
cycimian 3 years ago
Probably Dagmar.
Great to see live Rough Trade in its original form!!
bubbabubba20042004 3 years ago
Actually, the original band had the great Terry Wilkins and Bucky Berger bass\drum combination that preceded this line-up...
and David McMorrow played keyboards.
howayee 3 years ago
Where was this?
Abracadabra2001 3 years ago
If I remember correctly, it was in High Park Toronto CANADA.
howayee 3 years ago