John Peel - This is Your Life (Part 1 of 3)

[Messylin]

Love how he kisses each of his children on the cheek like that. Very sweet and heartfelt.

[trupnk]

Used to love listening to John Peel at 10 'o clock every night, waiting for him to play the latest punk single , his voice was unreal, this has brought back many great memories, such a great man and a real loss, its sad that today's generation will never get to hear a really great DJ at work, you were and you are still a legend,

[TheKenfig]

Poor John, been gone a while now

[illuminartyparty]

joyous! sorely missed

[rockall32]

THE LEGEND .. no more said .

[PivotableSmile]

Met John a load of times,,,,,,,,,,,he still owes me more than one pint !

[bogwoppit66]

thankfully never forgotten and continuingly influential. big hugs John and thank you.

[mrbolovski]

if it wasn't for john i wouldn't have the taste in tunes i have RIP peely, true legend x

[zxciop1234]

Yeah they loved him so much their dedicated web page to him hasn't been updated since 2005!

[mgbuk]

Top, top, top man ...

[happyenjoytime]

"It all happened because he used his Merseyside accent..."  feck off twat!!!

[bigstickatdragstrip]

Big Stick's "Drag Racing" song/video which was featured in "John Peel's Record Box" can be found at our youtube channel,,,, you're invited to visit... we're thankful for all the attention John brought to our music...damn, we sure miss John....

[rocktenniscat]

'Just found a copy of "Margrave of the Marshes" at a 2nd hand bookshop. 'Can't wait to read it...what a man, very much missed.... from a Toronto fan

[edgarholland]

This world is a much duller place now that John Peel is no longer with us. I miss his input so much. Gone but not forgotten. RIP John

[joannepsi]

If you like Peel you should check out his son Tom's show on BBC 6music.

[maclachj1]

The world owes this great man so much. What a legend

[RobertTrottTVBNews]

Why has Kind jensen been edited out though? What have we all missed?

[PhilJonesIII]

Old Grey Whistle test. Best of the best and JP made it that way.

[clivetemple]

@PhilJonesIII He never appeared on TOGWT

[spectrum99122]

This show's format seems so cheesy and dated, but John shines even here!

[bat999]

Thanks for this.

Just finished reading Margrave Of The Marshes too.

[Wilfslad]

incredible how less "touchy feely" everrybody was in those days

[parkeyx]

i used to listen to him when i was a kid.i used to like how he played loads of different stuff and some proper rare tracks that you just woundnt get on normal radio shows.

yeah he was a Dj legend.

[creepycraig73]

His voice still gives me shivers.

[swollower]

I never knew that J.P was a Wirral man. R.I.P John .We still miss you!

[laika288]

That reaction was priceless...as a 22 year old i feel slightly bitter that I never got to listen to the great man himself properly...I feel enraged that the BBC have totally and utterly failed to fill the musical gap he left.

[eatmypies]

went to his home in norfolk once as he was great mates with the farm in the 80s what a true gent and perfect host rip john lovely man true gent

[ryko26]

it must be quite something to be one of John's kids and to know that your dad is probably the most loved man in the country

[tonupnolid]

superb, I've not seen this before, thank you so much for posting

[frankbough1955]

what did his school friend say?hahaha

[YCSMusic]

Peely should be made a saint - LEGEND of REAL music.

Could you imagine him next to that twat Cowell on x-factor panel.

[coltsuperocean10]

YCSMusic, that is so true!! John really had a brilliant ear for good music, whilst that sad bastard cowell was cluless about music, I mean decent music, not that shit cowell churns out!! simon cowell is a commercial prostitute with no talent what so ever!! RIP Mr Peel! and may more come along who share his passion!! Too much reality shows now, far too many!!

[itkapatanka]

Tom is a real cutie there...

[kink66]

JHON PEEL

THEE ULTIMATE RADIO ICON!

[darrowby1972]

David "Kid" Jensen - THEE ULTIMATE RADIO COCK!

[taffwob]

@darrowby1972 Yeah but he does a lot of good work for charridy mate.

[darrowby1972]

@taffwob - dont care, he`s still a has been Canadian cock bag

[BetterThanMan]

John Peel day today! Represent!

[thisusersuck]

John Peel is a legend, i love the way he would show bands from all different genes.

[IndieMan78]

Great! My all time favourite DJ ever!

[friendlier]

Wonderful!

[mojo60s]

Fom a thankful Manc

Thanks for the memories John

THE greatest Scouser IMO

[liverpoolwithpassion]

haha so scousers and mancs can be nice to eachother after all - appreciated!

[bohsblur]

I thank the great man for getting the

inspiral carpets airplay in their early

years. god bless you john peel..

[vikramkrishnan]

from an indian currently in the US, RIP john. Thanks for realising the greatness o The Fall

[Xxfancythat79xX]

I watched that episode of TOTP!! I remember it well, I also remember Anne Robinson getting it at the end of Watchdog! RIP John Peel (from a fellow Scouser and LFC fan)

[suzysonic]

nice one for this, i didn't know john had a this is your life Glad he did.Like Anima1Nation says Your missed so bad

Keep the faith

[Anima1Nation]

your missed so bad john.

Does anyone know who coverd the "Ghost riders in the sky" track? there is a pic of the artest at about 7:00 any ideas?

[mikemckv]

It's Frankie Lane.

[Anima1Nation]

thx mikemckv! I got there in the end, what a great track. I took me a while to get there but I managed it in the end.

and thank you john...for everything!

[danny1374]

Such a great influence but always remained so down to earth and humble i still miss him loads :(

[NMillar917]

RIP JOHN, MISSED GREATLY.

[pantsmaclachlan]

I'm a "yank" that was greatly influenced by John Peel and the bands he allowed others to hear. He is missed horribly on this side of the pond...

[lanehistory]

poor old john,still miss him greatly

[MrSnod]

The best name for radio 1...a star , a man of such musical talent. we so miss him. let it be heard for everyone who has recorded his voice, we shall ever forget.

[colinsmyth99]

Totally sound and genuine bloke. RIP John, we all shine on.

[davidstalker]

good on ya john, there'll never be another like you.

(raises large glass of red wine)

[andygray]

JP is a radio legend responsible for bringing unheard music to the airwaves, starting with his Perfumed Garden on pirate radio back in the early 60's. Thanks for all the music. RIP.

[Nosmos]

A truly lovely fellow. Music misses his presence.

[sparksrule]

Haha he always had a bit of an uncomfortable style which was just so much better than personality hack DJs who enjoy the sound of their own voice

[orbfile]

Good job citizen two.....f*cking brillant matey. John Peel was the greatest ever!

[STEPASAUR]

Bowie and Bolan deserve no mention when talking about this LEGEND!

[Jonesy2Bad]

Bowie is a legend too, one day ziggy will be on the english money

[ttfbxxxxx]

interesting hearing Bowie come on first, John often says that the only contact he ever had of him was shouting at him to go on stage as a mime before T Rex.

[minutegongcoughs]

John did a few Top Gear shows with David Bowie and also The Sound Of The Seventies in 1971. As well as DJ on the Tyrannosaurus Rex tour where as you mentioned, Bowie did his 'Man stuck in a telephone box' mime routine and the 'Tibet' mime. As well as probably bumping in to him at the Speakeasy and other gigs.

[EmmaYaBasta]

Always in hearts and stereos.

[MickeyLove01]

Peel gave Abba street cred as they were one of his favourite bands.

[virusinsideus]

I LOVE JOHN PEEL!!! rest in peace peely

[chookter1]

John Peel actually knew what underground

music was

[N4TH4NJ4Y]

He was ace because he meant so much to different people - I discovered some of the best acid house, techno & hardcore on his shows.

[tone2thebone]

exactly - there aren't many DJ's nowadays who play indie rock alongside detroit techno, his mind was fully open. RIP John

[mju141]

brings a tear to my eye just seein/hearing john again, its amazing how you can feel so much love for someone you never met or knew

RIP mate...

[michaelstmark]

It's true what they say... only the good die young (ish).

[franfw1]

As a teen in Texas in 1964, I listened to John Ravenscroft's Saturday morning Beatles report on KLIF from Dallas. I wrote him a fan letter, and to my surprise received a very cool reply, which he signed "see you at the Beatles show." John Ravenscroft was the most talented radio personality (not yet a dj) I ever heard on Top 40, and I was sorry when he left town. I didn't get to meet him but fortunately did get to see the Beatles!

[ja1959hnt]

if it wasn't for peely i'd have never discovered the joys of the fall or indians over moscow, and now my sat mornings never seem to start right.

[greenvii]

i'm too young to have cottoned onto his show when he was still alive, but watching this and listening to recordings of old peel sessions i am struck by this: john peel was one of the nicest blokes ever.

[meoldchina69]

The man is a genius! Still influencing people's musical tastes now. His biography, written by his wife, gives an intimate and fascinating insight into what made the man. And of course.....he's a Reds fan!

[phucksake]

John Peel = Legend!

[allyplumb]

What a lovely man and lovely family..

[NickOLarse999]

still miss him

[iamatwat]

really know what you mean Nick. Have suffered family bereavement but no one's passing in "public life" has been as painful as this man. all the best to you and continued peace (but not that much, he wouldnt like it that way i guess) to John

[MaxeyBoy]

:-( i wish he were still here

[peegee1641]

Words cannot praise him enough... John was a genius who changed the way a whole generation saw music, and the way it reflected society. And most of all a lovely, modest wonderfully intelligent man

[mark56122]

Great memmories of a true broadcasting God..

[psychicSnow]

i miss him

[onemorejoe]

Michael Aspel is great at making cakes, though along the side the one man responsible for pop music I'm not sure he's looking as good.

[Joyshillaker]

Thanks so much for posting this. Lovely, wonderful man.

[McGeachan]

John Peel was the epitome of cool.

He was very gracious when speaking to a sycophantic turd like Aspel. The best This is Your Life clip was when the great Bill Oddie told him (and his red book) to fuck off...CLASS!

[vitrohype]

A colourfull Man and a great teacher. I will never forget him...

[FACTUNTHJU]

what a man peely was

we only have egomaniac shit heads now for djs that care more about thier own voice and image than the music.but peely was lucky because music today is fucking shite

[QPRLAD86]

Thanks for sharing this....

A legend!

[JohnPeel5555566666]

Oh thanks for this video.John was amazing.

[hobojohn]

Has anyone ever seen the TIYL with fellow liverpudlian Lewis Collins?

[nunobensen]

When I heard the news of his death I felt truly sad. He remains greatly missed. This is a lovely reminder of a truly great man. Many thanks

"I was looking forward to going home to be honest with you" genius.

[wayved]

John Peel influenced a great deal of my music tastes...Cos 75 percent of the stuff he played was not only good--it was awesome. I taped his shows for three years straight (til I went back to the states) The best radio i ever heard--and perhaps ever will hear happened under his watch. Best on the planet.

[chishkebab]

Micheal fucking aspel

yes!

[jamesfisher1000]

I like how he suddenly appears in the middle of the crowd

[bambam5000]

You are a star for putting this up. Huge thanks

[PretzelLogic]

Gawd bless Peel. Despite his one big fault (that being his love of that Scouse football team that play in red) he was a diamond that shined brightly in this world that seems happy to wallow in shit.

We need him more than ever.

[zonofono]

Thanks mate! I really still wanted to see this :) Now for the Room 101 episode with Peel... anyone?

[grittly62]

Many thanks Stephen! Wonderful to see this after all these years.