Justin Currie - Be My Downfall

[TheWrekinGiant]

A great song. I recommend any Del Amitiri fan to also check out the fantastic acoustic cover of Be My Downfall played by English singer/songwriter, Dek Lovell, which can also be found on YouTube.

[sandysailer]

My very favorite del Amitri song of all time...

[whiteonwhite1000]

He is a very talented guy without a doubt and I even like a lot of his song. "Be my downfall" is clearly about a guy who is clearly about to cheat on his wife/girlfriend/partner. I can understand the struggle, but at the sametime, it's a bastard thing to do. Cheating on someone is just wrong! No one like to be cheated on. This song really makes me sad a gutted for the woman who is there waiting for her lover on her own at home. How would he like it if the shoe is on the other foot?

[nct65]

Pedal Steel is a f-ing perfect addition to this song.

[nct65]

They were great and I got a chance to see them several more times: The Troubador in LA and The Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis, MN - also working on a film there. In Minneapolis, they blew me away when, while doing one of their songs, I think "Tell Her This," they incorporated The Replacements' "Skyway" into the middle of their song as a nod to the hometown band. Awesome. Anyone have live video of that show in Minneapolis?

[nct65]

I'm kind of glad they never got big and famous, sorry Justin and guys. They put on some of the best shows I have ever seen and heard. I stumbled upon them doing a free show below the Seattle Space Needle. I was there working on a film called, "Free Willy,' but had heard them played on KROQ in LA. I convinced my co-workers to see them when I heard who was playing.

[delamitri44]

Jackie Hunter - for you.

[Danerd9]

man i wish he was more famous

[grassburner]

Justin's biggest downfall was those damn ugly sideburns. I think it was one the reason Del Amitri wasn't more successful. And a piss-poor record company A&M.They had so many great songs!

[zazz63]

@grassburner neil young seems to have done ok with sideburns.

[kimosabelarry]

Looking forward to seeing Justin with The Ryan Quigley Big Band and Orchestra - a tribute to The Beatles - at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Fri 8th October 2010.

Justin, Carol Kidd, Jacqui Dankworth, Julie Fowlis and a whole load of other guests and full string section - gonna be awesome! In aid of Yorkhill Children's Hospital

[ian1701965]

@kimosabelarry hope u had a good night got a lot to thank york hill 4 really top hospital and justin currie must hav been great !!!!!

[jimjam1971]

genius.....



[Hansatec]

About 17 years ago I bought this CD back in the States, I live in Cancun, Mexico and during a hurricane I lost most of my best records, I haven`t been able to find this one again... where can I??? Please Help, This seriously became a very important part of my life`s soundtrack.

[RogueLai]

@Hansatec Amazon will have it most likely

[swollower]

Most proberly one of the best lyrics in the last 50 years!

[swollower]

I`ve always Loved Del amitri and now I`ve heard he`s in a scottish folk band . Is this true?. It doesn`t matter .He is still the best lyrisit(?) that there is.I got the chance to see D.M in Hannover years ago. It´s still the best concert that I have ever seen.Ever!And , I`m over 50!!!

[pink130455]

Adult - voice an blue:)

[Psionicman2000]

this ain't a bad version for it being recorded on hand held camera :)

[lespaul314]

It is just a song you cock.

[MrHudders]

It's one of those "I wish I'd written that" moments - brilliant!!!!!!

[abramadon]

excellent..justin is very cool...i love her music...

[alyse1969]

audio at this show and his voice are impeccable. what a great capture. thanks for recording and sharing.....

[tcugia]

One of his best songs, great live rendition as well....

[cob215]

awesome

[cob215]

irfd

[driscoll126]

100000% correct mate

[deanmccoy777]

Have never been in the situation Justin describes so brillaintly in this song but he makes it seem so realistic you can just feel every emotion someone in that situation must be going through - talking about painting a picture with words this man is a modern day musical poet - there is no other artist to compare with his lyrical genius

[remusicaustralia]

One of the great lyricists of the last 20 years. Genius

[perfectstranger04]

"Change Everything" is still one of my all time favourites. Each song is wonderful. Glad to see, he is still going strong!

[JellyCupcake181920]

I love this song

[dasster]

Parts of this song are similar to Wonderful Tonight (Eric Clapton).

[joolz040770]

JC could Be My Downfall anytime. ;->

[drutgat]

Is this Justin by himself, or is it Del Amitri?

Either way, it's a peerless performance of a classic song. His solo album's pretty good, but not up to this standard.

[Genetichigh]

Just Justin & band, Dec 2006. Steve & I went to see him in Glasgow at the end of his first solo tour, when he was still an unsigned artist. I live in Leeds, Steve lives in Cornwall!

[drutgat]

Hi,

Thanks very much for the reply.

[driscoll126]

i live in swillington

[driscoll126]

this happened to me

[ArseBEAST]

He is really good.

[StephCB]

awesome! Thanks so much for sharing this!

[Roisin25300]

i have the biggest crush on him XD

[Psionicman2000]

i think alot of women do lol

[Tartanveggie]

*nods*

[theherbilgerbil2029]

so does my girlfriend,,,oh how I hate him, he gives her good feelings in bad places,,lol

[driscoll126]

fucking fantastic

[rainbow3120]

I just saw him last week in Seattle and he played this song...What an amazing performer!

If he ever comes to your city, go!

[artfuldodgersite]

WOW! He sounds fantastic, plus great video footage.

[dengarsbandaid]

Love this song. Nice clear footage, thanks for posting.

[chubbyups]

Saw the Dels a few times, never could believe how good they were live. Took friends with me to verify it, they too had the same reaction, eyes wide open , jaws on the floor. Are rare breed!!! I just wish they were still around!!!! Drove 250 miles to see them once, and my friend never even heard of them, he left with the same reaction.... PRICELESS....

[elle553]

I was at this gig in the ABC in January 2007 -what can I say - what a man, what music.

[Genetichigh]

Brilliant, can't believe how many views this has had! Steve Manser (the poster of this) and I had a good position at this Glasgow gig. A security guard came up and told us we could not film the gig and went to reach for Steve's camera. Then he saw our traumatised faces and said 'ok, but just the one song'...

[chloemonthebiffy]

sideburns to die for.

[sydneybhoy]

i miss del amitri seen them only once at southampton guildhall best night ever come to australia justin and the bhoys

[alwalker40]

Great guy great band had the priviledge of singing this song with justin at a new years party in Glasgows westend! Ah the good old days.

[danozwalks]

i love this band they were HUGE in australia wish they would tour here again.!!!!

love this version all guitarists take note of capo position and the tuning is dadgad i dont know how to put shit on this youtube or i would show ya how to play it too anyway hope that makes it a bit easier.

it sounds right as well

not the standed c,g,d thing del amitri do this tuning on a lot of there songs and thanks steve manser 4 the post dude!!!!!

[PlainTalkTV]

Fantastic, amazing song, amazing voice -- too bad you had stupid people around you who wouldn't shut up and listen. Why do people go to concerts and stand around chattering like chimps? Oh well. I have no idea if he'll ever come back to the states so it was still nice to see this. Thanks for sharing.

[matnju]

This is pure class, thanks for posting

[gokhiuhay]

yeah they were so underrated! but yes they also had quite a following in Australia.

[MNorm757]

Man I miss Del Amitri live...

[LizlovesE]

Justin`s new album is sensational...you can listen to it at myspace...

[jovibon1]

i never get tired of their songs

[booblehead14]

i love del amitri. hope they tour australia.

[roasthunter]

Justin Currie and Del Amitri rock, shame not everyone thinks like that. Their record company ditched them due to poor sales (what else), Justin is due to release a new album next month!

[purplecrosbyfan]

Thankyou for all the great comments on this video! It's awesome that so many people adore Justin and the Dekl Amitri music!

[Chieftracyhorse]

Brilliant as always!My favourite, favourite song!!

Thanks for the video!

[joolz040770]

I'd be his downfall anytime!

[StayDel]

thanks was at the gig,but at the back. Heard Justin say on the radio that his cd should be out in October.. hope so. STAY DEL everyone!

[chadcornwall]

a very underrated singer song writer....

[estrogenbrigade]

When are they touring the States? Haven't seen them for quite a while...he still sounds dreamy!

[dmap72]

Be My Downfall - the Dels' finest hour.

See? Us Scots are great at some things...!

[Juanmier]

my fav one...thanks!

[themink12]

One word "Amazin"

[rousy82]

As always, superb from Currie.

[garveysteve]

he is such a great singer

[40063]

Awesome. Saw JC in London after a very difficult journey but worth every, every effort. This is the BEST thing from the last 'tour' on YouTube. Many thanks Steve. JC come back soon.

[mikulich]

Thanks for this great view. I was there at ABC, came from Chicago to see Justin. Glad you captured this for posterity!

[roseymnurse]

Brilliant, I only managed a few crappy photos. This is a great reminder to keep. Thank you.

[purplecrosbyfan]

Thankyou so much for capturing and sharing this superb piece of footage! Excellent!

[lundline]

Purplecrosby - loads of great clips - thanks!

[lundline]

As in Manchester, this guy is amazing.

[anneprior]

Truly awesome!

[Tartanveggie]

I was in London and missed this gig. Thanks for sharing a wee bit of it.

[GreenBayLA]

Thanks for this, is Rebound a Justin solo record?

[lundline]

Rebound is the title of his solo album, as yet unreleased.

[GreenBayLA]

Thanx, I just found his MySpace page.

[truebluechick]

Amazing video. Thanks SO much for sharing it.  xXx