Graham Parker and the Rumour - Heat Treatment

[jules031056]

Burn baby, burn. Was at this gig - front row of balcony. GP+Rumour never failed.

[bettyfelon1]

"When you come, you know I'll follow..."that's the best line and means so many things...

[95jokerman]

@bettyfelon1 I can only think of 2 things, but I like your train of thought.

[bettyfelon1]

@95jokerman I have a vivid and highly developed imagination.

[FastPhill56]

First saw Graham in 1976 in Cardiff S. Wales backing American all girl band the Runaways!!!!!! It should have been the other way around, he blew them off the stage and he had brass backing him as well. Still playing him today and turning people on to the man that was NUMBER1 on the juke box but nowhere in the charts.LOVE YOUR SONGS BETTER THAN TOM JONES!!!!!!!!!

[santanocci]

GPR and Dr Feelgood the 2 best bands of the 70s

[onthebus17]

Saw Parker a few times in LA, once at the Greek when John Hiatt opened up for him. Great freaking show!

[looseparts]

When I first heard Elvis Costello on the radio, I thought there was a new Graham Parker album! I had discovered GP & the Rumor at a show with Thin Lizzy at a small show in San Diego (I had grown weary of the big arena shows) and as soon as they took the stage, I knew long-haired, bell-bottoms, guitar solo days had ended. I was blown away and remain changed forever. Changed my world. Thanks for everything, Mr. Parker!

[skamunk]

LOVE Graham Parker!!!

[AdamsApple1963]

"I tried to eat, but, I could not swallow. Mouth got dry and my tongue got hollow." ... lyrics that Elvis Costello and Joe Jackson WISHED they had written!

[peroduanippa]

I saw him back in the 70's at the Reading festival and bought an album, I wonder what he's doing now and what happened to that album.

[steves916]

wow the memories... I used to follow hs shows round the country. Great live band thnaks for the clip.

[Jetsanna]

@steves916 He's cruising around the US right now with Nick Lowe. Saw them last weekend. It was wonderful.

[underwwraps2]

'Lady Doctor' was played right before this track , but was unreleased. I have this whole concert (incl. lady doctor)on audio and all the video that has been released too. A great show!! UW2

[rowcairns]

He is still going strong best live act ever. Witty as ever..

[tvoh01]

he still delivers this song with all the mighty punch, solo

[morglon]

yay

[alltheamputations]

Hell of a suit on Bodnar.

[luciusmichael]

'77. Wow. Thanks for posting this.

They were a serious showband.

[jonathanbobonathan]

what kind of guitar is the lead guitarist playing? Must KNOW!

[dm3830]

The guitar is a Fender Jaguar, you can tell the difference from a Jazzmaster by the thin single pole pickups,

[jonathanbobonathan]

@dm3830 it must be at LEAST based on the jag. but the pick guard and electronics (etc) are more elaborate than even the jaguar. hm.

[BWM206]

STICK TO ME is still one of my favorite albums.....and impossible to find, beg, steal, borrow, buy....it's easily as important an album as "This Year's Model" by Elvis or "Pure Pop For Now People" by Nick. I agree with you all, it makes no sense this music didn't catch on in the US - I mean, J. Geils was trying to do the same thing in the 70's and people bought it, why not buy it from someone 100 times better??

[rmacdad]

Always loved Graham. Can you post the entire show?

[underwwraps2]

@rmacdad

I have the whole dvd- Private message me and I can send it to you.  UW2

[underwwraps2]

I too have this DVD, it has some 13 tracks.

There was a majority of tracks from this DVD that wern't included, like lady doctor (my personal favorite GP song).

I have the audio for the entire show though. UW2

[11xzxzxz]

Love Lady Dr and "call me your doctor both great Turned up too Late - great song. You come to me with eyes all watery, do you believe I'm falling? Poor little thing so out of date Now I can say your love has turned up too late Hey baby I ain't ashamed of being turned down I hope you've got the same strength you're going to need it now Love takes a toll on everyone baby, you're going to find out some day It don't feel too good it don't feel too great To tell you it's turned up too late

[martinevans123]

immense!!

[tbzeee]

great stuff! too bad he never got the US exposure he deserved. i love s.side johnny & all that, but parker & the rumour blow 'em ALL away (well, maybe w/the E street band as the only exception). further proof that skinny white brits can have plenty of soul, too. rock on graham!

[Radarspit]

I am a big Parker fan, but virtually nobody else seemed of heard of him. He has been my constant musical companion since I was 13 back in 78!

[longlivejerryg]

@Radarspit

your not alone - I think he' s one of the best. Reminds me of some damn good times

[yummygmummy]

This brings back such great memories - I ligged along on the GP and Southside Johnny tour over 30 years ago. Amazing days.

[furtles]

Saw the boys at Bfd St.Georges hall in '77 supported by Glenn Phillips.Was only 15 and didn't know much but knew a great band when i heard one....

thanx GP.

[snackleforkofemir]

Anyone wanting to read a right slagging off of the "Heat Treatment" album ("it's rubbish and apart from 2 or 3 songs, most are clunkers") should read the sleeve notes of the re-issue CD - written by Parker!

I still think it's a great album but it can sometimes be difficult being a Graham Parker fan!

[11xzxzxz]

It is a great CD .. sure with a few dubs but the best records POURING IT ALL OUT

THAT'S WHAT THEY ALL SAY

TURNED UP TO LATE AND HEAT TREATMENT are all great tunes and his first Mercury record was even not quit a good but had White Honey, Silly things, you've got to be kidding (so great a song) though I never liked - don't ask me questions, howlin' wind, not if it pleases me , gypsy blood .. that much. SIDE IS MASTERFUL.

[11xzxzxz]

(CONT) And Squeezin out Sparks is great. A big DISGRACE THAT THIS GUY WASN'T BIG IN US. AND EVER HEAR BEST OF 1989 - 92 .. SECOND SIDE IS MASTERFUL.

ALONG WITH ELVIS COSTELLO - THEY WERE NEW WAVE period. but it is difficult being a fan .. esp me. everyone l like is overlooked .. THE REPLACEMENTS, LOVE, THE MOVE, MARSHALL CRENSHAW .. THE list is endless so hang in there man.

[Radarspit]

I know how you feel!

[operdoc]

Great song, great band. Thx for posting.

[jimmy0jam]

It's a shame you never get to see "The Brass Monkeys" in close up. Ray - tenor, (The late) Irish - baritone, Chris - trombone and Dick - trumpet. The optional extras that came on and off the stage as and when required but never complained.

[steveguion]

Just amazing. Always felt that GP & The Rumour were every bit as brilliant as Springsteen & E Street Band or Southside Johnny & Asbury Jukes. Parker is such a genius songwriter, fabulous singer, and that band was so damn rockin'!

[snackleforkofemir]

First time i saw Graham Parker & The Rumour they were supporting Ace, saw then quite a few times after that (mainly 'cos i was sure GP was Bob Dylan "incognito"!! Lol!) - one of the best nights ever was seeing them at Oxford with Southside Johnny & The Asbury Dukes! What a night!!

Thanks for posting!

[FloydFactor]

Fucking tight, mate. GP rocks.

[KikiLeFrog]

The Hold Steady sound a lot like the great GP & The Rumour

[angelavenger58]

I played Heat Treatment to death and was lucky to see GP and The Rumour live a couple of times back in the late 70s. He has been seriously underated and wrote some great tunes. My favourites though were the two cover versions...the Trammps Hold back the night and the Jackson 5s I want you back (alive!) GP's versions are more than equal to the originals and show what a great singer and musician he is - I am up and dancing and transported back to happier times whenever I hear them.

[whidbey65]

God, this is awesome! I wonder if the original footage still exists. They need to put out a DVD...

[staticAcid]

Great stuff!

[joss2oo7]

I agree with klarbar.

[joss2oo7]

I bought Heat Treatment , The Album in 1977 and watching this has just persuaded me to by the cd of it. He was definately missed as a major act wasn't he?

Love the origional of Fools Gold.

[Nobbyx8]

Just awsome - love to see that whole concert again

[klarkbar]

Graham Parker kills me. I swear to god, I just want to grab my lap top and run out in the streets and force this down peoples' throats til people finally realize how great he was/is. This is white ass hot intense soul. Heat Treatment indeed.

[PeteyTee08]

Wow somebody else besides me remembers this band.....he had a very powerful (front man) voice

[SharonaToo]

Still love him!!!

[tbzeee]

such a strange cat...considering the popularity of Bruce & SS Johnny at the time, GP should've been huge in the US...these LPs still sound great

[grahampl]

The Picnic at Blackbushe Aerodrome 1978

Camberley

Surrey

[PsyberTube]

I was at Blackbushe too - Genesis also on the bill I seem to recall. Best gig I ever saw was earlier that year seeing GP at the Roundhouse supported by Devo and Blondie) and another time at Hammersmith supported by Southside Johnnie.

[grahampl]

Saturday July 15th 1978

Bob Dylan

Eric Clapton and Band

Joan Armatrading

Graham Parker and The Rumour

Lake

My God 1978....

[ccyt]

bravo! graham in good form and the Rumour at their best.

[tvoh01]

this band went unrecognized for too long thanks too YT for bringing back fond memories may he live forever