You can hear Dean sing this, up-close and personal at his summer 2010 songwriting course with the French House Party in Carcassonne, SW France. Residential four-day holiday - all-inclusive and a private concert thrown in! Begins 30 July. Ring 0044 7900 322791 for details.
I have this programme on cassette, recorded from TV when this programme first aired in 1979. I've heard this clip so many times over the years, it's great to be able to actually see it again!
Brilliant. I've seen Dean live 4 times, last time being yesterday in Liverpool where he did a totally accoustic set. This is a real treat as I've never seen a young Dean performing before.
I remember watching that show many moons ago.. Interesting to see Cosgrove Hall in the credits - they now do alot of kids animation [they were responsible for the excellent stopframe version of Wind in the Willows + Dangermouse; most recently Fifi and the Flowertots!]
Also [for those with a ear for wider musical extravagances], the bass on Well Well [and on Arial and Woman of Main] was played by Tony Levin who has also played with Peter Gabriel and King Crimson (amongst many others!)
This song "Well, Well" Said the Rocking Chair appeared on Dean Friedman's 2nd album of the same name. Dean also wrote and recorded the song McDonald's Girl, which appeared on his 3rd album, Rumbled Romeo. McDonald's Girl was officially banned by the BBC. Besides the Blenders, it was covered by the Barenaked Ladies. To hear Friedman's most excellent ORIGINAL version of McDonald's Girl and to check out his other music, go to the Audio page of deanfriedman dot com
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tinaaudi 4 months ago
kenny everett,legend rip.
basemassey 5 months ago
I absolutely love this.... and Kenny's introduction.
Both of these men are/were inspired, silly, and hugely talented.
92X 8 months ago
<3
leannetoye 9 months ago
Dean Friedman'Wonderful, Kenny Everett,Mad but hilarious....!
jonkheere1 1 year ago
Saw Dean last night at Farnham.........great night, still a legend!
cookewitch 1 year ago
HEY WHAT A GUY IN HIS ZONE 100% RESPECT DEAN
THEBREEZED 1 year ago
Just seen Dean Friedman tonight at Lossiemouth - brought back teenage memories - still a great performer.
badminton60 1 year ago
Dean Friedman great but was Kenny ever funny?
lordbucko 1 year ago
You can hear Dean sing this, up-close and personal at his summer 2010 songwriting course with the French House Party in Carcassonne, SW France. Residential four-day holiday - all-inclusive and a private concert thrown in! Begins 30 July. Ring 0044 7900 322791 for details.
frenchhouseparty 1 year ago
he reminds me of Donald Sutherland in a funny way.
TheCobraUK 2 years ago
@TheCobraUK O I know what you mean...I agree!
normalil 1 year ago
Great clip, love the end credits.
tjsece 2 years ago
excellent!
I have this programme on cassette, recorded from TV when this programme first aired in 1979. I've heard this clip so many times over the years, it's great to be able to actually see it again!
arita2006 2 years ago
Great clip! (Dean Friedman also wrote and performed the music for the comedy horror film I Bought A Vampire Motorcycle)
Dean is currently on tour in the UK and Ireland between July and October 2009. Check his deanfriedman website for details!
VampireMotorcycle 2 years ago
Bring back DEAN......CLASSIC!!
GerryCoyle 2 years ago
He's on tour in the UK right now!
mashpotatobrains 2 years ago
Hair not so good, song writing brilliant.
HORACECOPE2 2 years ago
It's top C if anyone's wondering. I've just checked on a digital piano...astounding.
martinjp1958 2 years ago
He reminds me of Weird Al Yankovich.
at90percent 3 years ago
This takes me right back to the 70's when I was a little girl. What a happy sound.....Dean was the essence of the 70's vibe....Fantabulous.
scgulliver 3 years ago
thanks for posting - I've never seen this clip before.
It's amazing how many great artists Kenny Everett had on his programme in the 70s/80s
AllotaFaginas 3 years ago
Dean has written so many great songs. This track is great.
So under rated its a shame
neckus22 3 years ago
Bloody brilliant,
thanks for posting,
YJ
yortonjunction 3 years ago
he was obv nuts talking rockinng chairs
miss the guy tho :)
panzermort 3 years ago
Really groovy tune...brings me back to high school.
MattZeCatt 3 years ago
One of the best "Yacht Rock" tunes ever! Brilliant! Make me happy :-)
klasus 3 years ago
Amazing song. Amazing voice. And one of the most dreadful 70s hair-donts you could possibly imagine.
dannypantsNYC 4 years ago
what a under rated guy "well well said the rocking chair" is one of my all time fave albums
andysalford6 4 years ago
I love this man! And one of my favorite lines from this song... "It's impossible to ever love somebody in vain"
RoniLINY 4 years ago
That is a bloody good line. Never caught it before. Thanks!
Smiley959 4 years ago
You're so cool Roniliny!
Amiwhoiam 4 years ago
best video on youtube!
mycommercials 4 years ago
AWSOME!!!!!! PURE GENIUS,,,,,,
chriscross11 4 years ago
Brilliant. I've seen Dean live 4 times, last time being yesterday in Liverpool where he did a totally accoustic set. This is a real treat as I've never seen a young Dean performing before.
sluggie67 4 years ago
splendid!
I remember watching that show many moons ago.. Interesting to see Cosgrove Hall in the credits - they now do alot of kids animation [they were responsible for the excellent stopframe version of Wind in the Willows + Dangermouse; most recently Fifi and the Flowertots!]
Also [for those with a ear for wider musical extravagances], the bass on Well Well [and on Arial and Woman of Main] was played by Tony Levin who has also played with Peter Gabriel and King Crimson (amongst many others!)
duncanparsons 4 years ago
Thank you so much for this.
What a fantastic artist.
isdomdee 4 years ago
If anyone is interested, Dean is playing in Wolverhampton on Sunday July 22nd at the Civic Hall Bar.
If you haven't seen him live, it's a real treat!
I last saw him at the Willsden Empire in London about 15 years ago. What a great, absolutely GREAT concert.
The Major
MajorSirGerryPending 4 years ago
Just back from seeing Dean in Wexford, Ireland. Still brilliant, super nice bloke who played all his old stuff and some new stuff too.
Tiocfaidh32 4 years ago
And here was me thinking i was the only Dean Friedman fan.
chandlerbingbong 4 years ago
Bleeeeedin' 'ell! I've heard it all now! Yeah, Friedman's a true great, isn't he? Right up there with Jimi, Nick Cave, Morrissey and Don Van Vliet!
Craziest thing I ever heard!
Triplesod 4 years ago
Need more Dean Friedman on You Tube.
A great talent that is very rarely seen.
owen2005 4 years ago
Brilliant, a lost treasure. Dean Friedman is Awsome, and such a nice fella
Boldlygone 4 years ago
This song "Well, Well" Said the Rocking Chair appeared on Dean Friedman's 2nd album of the same name. Dean also wrote and recorded the song McDonald's Girl, which appeared on his 3rd album, Rumbled Romeo. McDonald's Girl was officially banned by the BBC. Besides the Blenders, it was covered by the Barenaked Ladies. To hear Friedman's most excellent ORIGINAL version of McDonald's Girl and to check out his other music, go to the Audio page of deanfriedman dot com
NancyLeeM 4 years ago
TanFastic!!
This is what Youtube needed. Dean Friedman's amazing.
Thanks for this.
whirlywizard 4 years ago