The Poets - Now We're Thru (1965) from Glasgow, Scotland

[johnboy66ify]

MET THIS GROUP IN LOCUST ST PHILADELPHIA IN 1965 IN A GIG THEY WERE PLAYING IN THEY WERE QUITE SURPRISED TO HERE A GLASGOW ACCENT IN THOSE DAYS PEOPLE DID NOT TRAVEL AS MUCH U COULD NOT JUMP ON A PLANE LIKE IT IS TODAY, BUT THE SHIP I WAS ON TRAVELLED EVERY WERE .

[jackiereid1]

Great group. Used to watch them at the Flamingo Paisley Rd West.

[TheRichardwatt]

I remember seeing this ban in the City Hall Brechin, Scotland a long time ago.

[raggedsoldiers]

Brings back such memories

[POPAVIDEO]

somptueux .

l 'intégrale de leurs enregistrements vient de paraitre en cd .

great !

[Bdiddly1]

my dad booked the poets for a do in the imperial in Airdrie&a fight started!they used to practice in hoolitness road.

[lizzieLEMON19]

After all these years still so good. Happy memories.

[goonbot3030]

They're really as good as The Stones as magical in their sound but maybe lack a little dimension not in the guitar though, the main guitarist is a genius!

[TearGasfaeGlesca]

It's crap that these guys never really made it into the " bigtime ", they were really good for their era, especially when you think of some of the groups that did make it.

[sadhfsadfljwefg]

nice haircut for these days, while the beatles had shorter hair...

and musically also very nice for a blues song!

[hermounts]

this is eriously ahead of its time!

[janeca55]

hi george its jane the wee lassie you waved to in hospital all those years ago i have moved back to scotland from manchester are u doin any gigs in scotland in the near future please let me know tc lov jane x

[mrmojorisin1275]

was a great gig.best gig i've seen in a while.you did an amazing cover of the elevators.i've seen a few and not many bands can pull it off. i hear you might be doin a set of elevators tunes at this scramash thingy? i hope so man. i have a band myself that does original stuff inspired by elevators, human expression type stuff.

[mrmojorisin1275]

you guys were amazin last night george.best gig av seen in ages.thanes were amazin too.total inspiration. 

[thanes1234]

@mrmojorisin1275 hey mr mojo...thanks for the great comment...it w

as an absolute privelege to play that gig the other night with george and fraser, so very glad you liked it too...cheers lenny (thanes)

[maclean1949]

So sorry to hear about Hume Paton. I was a huge Poets fan in my teens and used to travel all around Scotland with my friend, Linda, to see them perform.

[poetnumerouno1]

i was lucky to know you hume and create that unique sound with you and tony --- you were always smiling --- george

[miseryguts36]

RIP Hume Paton. God bless you.

[jsilence418]

This is great, it doesn't sound like every other band of the era!

[smeecurry]

followed thisband all over Glasgow when I was a teenager, What has happened to them all now?

[dieselfeet]

My first guitar tutor was in this band - he's on acoustic on the left - must point out though, that I was his pupil MANY YEARS after this vid :)

[milbury55]

Glasgow has always been at the epicentre of music!

[kidowl]

Good to see a lot of love on this page.... I found The Poets when I was in high school, digging the whole garage/beat thing before it became in fashion for my generation. In my 20s now it's crazy to be able to see footage of a group I idolized and knew so little about. After those years in the crates and living lameass adult life now I gotta say this is one of the few I keep coming back to. Check out Thor's Hammer from Iceland and also The Outsiders from the Netherlands. My top picks!!!!

[Bilmac1945]

I used to go to the Flamingo Ballroom on Paisley Road West every friday just to watch this brilliant group

[thegorb99]

@Bilmac1945 the poets along with the pathfinders(jasons flock) and the beatstalkers were the three top bands in Scotland in 1966=68 era.

[spib65]

Very Moody, But very interesting.

[Dandyincursive]

I THINK I FEEL A OBSESSION COMING ON.

[Bilmac1945]

@Dandyincursive

[kevlength]

Songs from this era were mainly up and happy....This song depresses me!

[smeecurry]

many thanks to ultras1uk for reply to my query regading George, I will look this up, smeecurry

[smeecurry]

as I said I followed this group all over glasgow and loved George, does anyone out there know where he is now I would still love him now . major fan.

[ultras1uk]

@smeecurry Hi I believe George is an English teacher in the Glasgow area, or was until recently. He comments on here now and then under the name " poetnumerouno " you could have a look at his page.

[smeecurry]

just responded to this video forgot to ask do you know where George is now?

[smeecurry]

I was 18 years old and madly in love with George! Followed them all over Glasgow! Brill!  Ingrid Curry. Darlington

[smeecurry]

@smeecurry forgot to aks do you know where George is now???

[woolly2000]

Sad news that Alan the drummer died just a week ago.

Greatly missed.

[beaconmike]

They never did break into the American market, but I recall this song on Shindig when they performed it.

I recently purchased a CD from Scotland of their greatest hits which contained Now We're Thru, and as I understand it, they were the Scottish Beatles over there, but I don't think they ever had a release here in America at the record stores.

[tommyrotter]

Bought this single at same time as We're Through by Hollies.A different world.

[IsabelTopTenClub21]

I knew the lovely Geoge Gallacher in the 60's when he lived in Kilburn in London. Major Minor records would ring a bell with him. He is a very nice person.We were great friends, George you must remember Issy!!!!Hope all is well with you.

[poetnumerouno1]

@IsabelTopTenClub21 hello isabel --- just came across your post --- hope you are well --- george

[showaddy11]

dean ford and the gaylords. try calling a band that noo.

[pembridgegardens]

Holy Shite!! Jagger ripped off this blokes entire style! No- the Stones did!!!

[flyfifer51]

What diz "sconed wi a beer can " mean?

Great expression!

[MDProdTV]

Being hit on the head by a beer can thrown by some idiot!!

[mewrth]

TWO twelve strings!

[BluePicadillyx3]

ha george is an assistant in my english class for learning support in Holyrood, his stories are amazing (:

[27steven94]

the Singer Works at my Scool now :L:L

[FaxanaduJohn]

Mr. Gallagher fur the FUCKIN WIN!

[MrJimmyboy1972]

i used to go to a dance hall called the flamingo in glasgow in the early 1960s and was lucky enough to see and hear these guys nearly every week. lots of great music i n glasgow at that time.

[sapphiretaurus]

I know many people who grew up inn the UK in the sixties and got to see many great bands peform in ballrooms and dance halls. I'm, so jealous!

[klingonadmiral]

@MrJimmyboy1972 Remember "The Flam" well-got stabbed with a steel comb outside it!-Ahh Happy days!

[MrJimmyboy1972]

klingonadmiral. ah! the old steel combs.

ah never got stabbed, but ah got hit wi a chair in the locarno and sconed wi a beer can ootside the marquee. the auld times are gone forever. music and burds were great though

[SchmedleyDoRight]

It's from before my time, but this is amazing. Like, Coolsville, man. I've never heard of these guys.

[BeatleBangs1964]

These Beatle coiffed boys are great! Too bad they didn't get more press. I love Ford Falcon era music!

[charliedehaven]

Fantastic! Had the 45 in the 60s and have never seen this fottage til now! Most excellent

[scraperTSB]

if they had have released "i love her still" as a single, i reckon they could have blasted their way to the top. - probably not, but i really wished they did

[fillzyvoltron]

How called this white cool clothes on their chests?

[MrJimmyboy1972]

these are called ruffles. buy some and be COOL!!!!

[BarefootBaby]

I never knew there was footage of them! Fantastic! Thank you. Love their music.

[ROCKINCOLIN]

marmalade yeah thats the one great band and great people

[garngad123]

Great stuff. I vaguely remember seeing the group at Glasgow's Dennistoun Palais - the again old age might mean my mind is playing tricks; can anyone confirm if the group played there?

[benny266698]

I frequented the Palais but dont remember them playing there thats not say they did not

[garngad123]

Thanks Benny,, I was a regular attender too, good days.

[Jamess4621]

They played Glasgow Uni Union. Saw Them there quite often but still think Hi-Fi Combo were the "Greatest Scottish Band", even better than the Beatstalkers!!!!! But I'm biased! Great to see them again. Thanks for posting.

[MrJimmyboy1972]

what about the pathfinders?

[Jamess4621]

Yes, Pathfinders were a good (very good) band but still think Hi Fi Combo had it. That said, their brand of music was different so possibly a like comparison is not justified. Agreed Glasgow was a great place for music, fashion and parties in the day. Knew the Flamingo well!!!! Barrowland, Electric Garden. Yes, a great place to be!!!!!

[ROCKINCOLIN]

good, loved the B side of this record, still remember the title 'there are some'. How many records hit the top thirty. Talking to Sandy of Marmalade last week in Belamadena, who told me he was surprised i had the record (im sure i had two of theirs), and i didnt know they were scottish Linda from Blackpool, eng.

[sunshinesupermanX999]

Talking to Sandy of Marmalade

do you mean the group that did reflections of my life? loved that song

[aussiemush87]

Thanks for this.One of the first records i ever bought.Sadly i misplaced it but i have saved this video in my favourites.Thanks again and keep finding this stuff.We think it 'mazing.

[hippiebeat]

Thye were not British but from Scotland

[Hafferson]

Scotland is part of Great Britain me friend

[JimmySmers]

Scotland is Britain. You are confusing the term "England" with "Britain"

[staypress]

now I know why they never made it gosh what crap

[realchronic1974]

I met and interviewed George G. back in 1991 at his home. That interview appeared on some zines at that time. He told me when they toured england with the Pretty things in a small van and when they lived in a London hotel with Little Walter and Van Morrison. Great sound. I have this 7". Lenny H. of the Thanes gave me a copy of this

[PragBhoy]

Totally Brilliant. I had only ever heard the music of The Poets before, to see them in action is a real treat! I would love to get some of their stuff for my iPod.

[dlagrua]

A good British group that never achieved real commercial success in the USA

[ozgribbo]

Did Andrew Loog Oldham do this?

Loved it to bits

[Linkbass]

Jeez came across this by accident,the Poets Flamingo, nuff said brilliant.Myself ex House of Lords bassist still playing. Living up in Aberdeen for the last 26 years,picked up the 'Blues Poets' cd for 99p in Inverurie a couple of years back...brilliant.

Down in Glasgow much more these days. 40 year reunion recently with one of the old bands down in Billy Sampson's studio. You still playing George ...rumour was the Scotia....bring on the old Glasgow bands 11

[poetnumerouno]

ah the house of lords superb band --- loved them

good you're still playing --- yeah playing with guys from del amitri and the river detectives --- country blues, dylan, woody guthrie etc --- nice band --- george

[poetnumerouno]

meant to say do you still have that ampeg? --- you did have one yes? --- george

[Linkbass]

Hi Geoege,

No probably that was Alan Fullager or Lenny whats his name from the Trinkets I think that followed me after I went to London.I was probably HofL 3rd version with Rab Munro (vox) Neil Moir (sax) etc.....where is Munro now?

[ScottAdams16]

huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu­uuuuuuuuuume !!!

drives a transit

[patsigp]

I'm the singer's younger sister. I can't thank you enough for posting this video. I was only 11 in 1965 so my memories are sketchy. Patsy Gallacher

[531459]

This was a wicked track and should have hit the top 10. So should another great single of theirs : "I Am So Blue" from around 1965. If anybody out there could download this one too, it would be very much appreciated. Cheers.

[SLUMBERS2]

awesome post 5huge***** scotishjohn thanks for a great share awesome

[lindyinthe60s]

@ poetnumerouno, George: As a high school girl in Adelaide (South Australia) in the mid-60's, i can only remember one Poets track being released here, called "I Am So Blue". To me, it was so haunting and unusual and i loved it but haven't been able to find it again since ;-(

A huge THANK YOU to beyondthebeat for posting Poets that i've never heard before - their sound is still beautiful and unique!

[poetnumerouno]

hi lindy --- if i get an address i'll send you some poets' tracks --- george

[lindyinthe60s]

thank you, George - i've sent you a message....cheers,Lindy

[nikkleson]

Photographs of the Poets line up with Hugh Nicolson, Johnny Martin, Davie Nicholson and Dougie Henederson would be appreciated.

[bluerondoo]

This group is perfect, I can't find one bad thing to say about them.

[shutdownthefed]

looks like im going to buying some poets albums

[janeca55]

hi thank you for posting the poets i was 12 years old when there van was in a crash frazer watson was in the same hospital as me i had been hit by a car he used to wave over to me every morning and last thing at night the porter took me over to meet him when the band came to visit him they all would wave to me when i saw this video i cried if any of you are out there what it would mean to me to here from u would mean the world to me jane

[poetnumerouno]

hi jane --- glad the band made you feel better---hope all is still well with you ---george

[janeca55]

hi george thank u for replying yes i got well quickly. but what a buzz it was to see them again on u tube i veiw it almost every day i have showed the video to my kids and grandkids are u a member of the band or a fan jane

[poetnumerouno]

i was the singer jane --- george

[janeca55]

hi george W.O.W. u blew me away with that one. and what a handsome dude u are.are u still in the bussiness. or have hung up ur hat do u remember visiting the hospital it is all so clear in my head of course what has happened to frazer watson thank u for repling u have made one lady so happy jane

[poetnumerouno]

yep still in the business we go under the name of 'The Nearly Men' for obvious reasons and yes we visited the hospital --- george

[marfel63]

This song is an absolute classic,very much ahead of it's time, they sound more like an indie band of 80's,makes Beatles recordings of 64 sound old hat,I still can't believe that they were filmed.

[royalfuzziness]

I love looking at these film clips i hope people post more of them.

[joe99f1]

wow, this is epic, never seen it before,thanks for posting, from a true scotsman

[CaptainJimKirk]

Thanks beyondthebeat! I have the original 45 and searched Youtube for this video without success at the end of 2007, so I posted my video, just made up of still pictures.

I haven't seen them perform for 40+ years - thanks again.

[tezbooze]

that just blew mw away ,i was looking for there other track

[Skaliwag66]

i cant believe im seeing this!

[gethepicture]

the guitar makes it..

[charliemctruth]

I forgot them...Whats happening?

Thanks for bringin me hame.

[timewind76]

If you like this, look for "In your garden"' really excellent.

[Umskiddy]

Absolutely amazing video!This band was truly versatile. I've been trying for years to find 'Fun Buggy' by the same band from 1969. An underground FUNK classic.And what about their version of Marvin Gaye's 'Baby Don't You Do It'from 1966 complete with a 2 minute funky drum break!These boys were funking it up WELL BEFORE their Scottish brothers, The Average White Band!

[jfab64]

This is one of the most explosive records of the British Beat era and should have easily been top 10! This was played on Juke Box Jury and one of the guests, John Lennon, said it one of the most different pieces he ever heard. I didn't think any clips of the Poets performing survived, and I "thank my lucky stars" (sorry, couldn't resist) that this one is very much alive and well. Thank you for posting.

[HemiVic]

Absolutely killer stuff! 1964-67 forever!

[b9cje]

It's clear where Adam and the Ants pinched the Prince Charming thing from..Hume Paton you have a lot to answer for !!!!

[woolly2000]

WOW - so good to see this again. I was the one on the far left trying to look cool!!!.. Not sure about the others - sadly John has left us and joined the big group in the sky. I am currently in Spain but return to UK regularly. Still playing and writing. Wonderful days and mega thanks for posting this . . .

[scotishjohn]

was teargas formed with some of the guys I have been in spain 25yrs thanks man

[sweetcaroline78]

Hiya,

Its Caroline Dawson here...Cant believe I have found live footage of you guys....

Truly Amazed....Message me back...

CarolineX

[poetnumerouno]

hi caroline --- george gallacher here ---have dvd of the only live performance existing of the poets --- at airdrie town hall 1965 --- will get it on you tube as soon as possible

[TomBoreen]

Hello Mr. Gallacher,

Please check your inbox for a personal message from me regarding the Poets.

TS

[humerocks]

Hi Caroline - it's Hume here, how exciting is that to see!? For all the TV and Radio we did we never saw or heard any of it, so this is truly amazing! It's sad your Dad never got to see it, he would have loved it.

[janeca55]

hi go back to 1965 if u can i was the little girl u used to wave to when u visited frazer watson in hospital what a memo that was i loved u all then and still do u were the best jane

[blacflag]

fellow scots, excellent post

[huskyjerk]

This is quite good. Thanks for posting!

[PsychedelicGuy]

One of the first Psychedelic bands!! If you ever hear their singles, it's so hard to believe they were from 1965 and early 1966

[barbh1]

Beautiful, and I love their Austin Powers shirts!

[A9GAM]

I was directed to this track by an old school friend I met again through Friends Reunited.

This brings back so many memories. I played in a group from Glasgow called the Axents.

We played with the Poets at Balloch one night and had a great time. great music and great guys.

Long live the sixties...

[starskymusic]

My Uncle was Tony Myles one of the guitarists.

Cheers for that

Starsky

[PragBhoy]

Tony Myles still IS my uncle.........unless you know something different!

[ekkybo]

god I never thought I would see the poets again takes me back to my young days in glasgow I used to watch them also the beatstalkers, blues council dean ford and the gaylords(marmalade) johnny and the copycats etc etc great days

[thanes1234]

Waaarggh I cannot thank you enough for posting this. I've been waiting aeons to see what they were like on TV. Man this is utterly monumental, hope the guys have watched it too. Now We're Thru shoulda been Top 10. A classic piece of film from one of the best groups ever!!! You have made my day, again, beyondthebeat. Cheers and here's to more genuine SURPRISES. Lenny, a too young to have been there at the time Poets freak, Thanesville, Scotland

[myrecordcollection]

What does the introducer mean when he says the song sounds "just a little weird"? Does he mean "amazing" and "better than 95% of the other crap on his show"? If so, I agree.

[sbanham]

thankyou

[tunenito]

The song has a cool pre-psychedelic feel to it. Thanks for posting!

[PsychedelicGuy]

Never in a million years did I ever think I'd see them play!! Just legendary!

[realdinho]

At last...it took me few hours but I finally watched it all! the music of The Poets is simply SPELLBINDING!

BEAUTIFUL! What next...???

[tomtokenator]

WOW ! Thanks !!

[realdinho]

WHAT A FIND!!! UTTERLY AMAZING!

On US TV??? I suppose courtesy of RSG...

It's probably just my poor connection down here in Patagonia (that's right!)but I could only watch 54 secs...

[hankmacgregor]

1st seen them at Airdrie town hall late 60s