Old Man Riva Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 When Later first aired over 25yrs ago (pre-internet/YouTube etc for most of us at the time), for me, it was like a breath of fresh air in terms of being able to see live bands on the telly. It gave music fans the opportunity to see bands/performances that we wouldn't otherwise have access to. So, in the spirit of the above here's something that blew me away when I first saw it in summer 1993, and still does, in fact... At the time I think it was one of her first live appearances after Debut came out. I love the song, but this version, to my ears at least, is the best live version I've heard to this day. Captures the original and adds that little bit more. And I was (and still am) intrigued by the bass/guitar (?) that is used as a percussion instrument by one of the keyboard players. Anyone else got any standout moments from Later? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Riva Posted May 17, 2018 Author Share Posted May 17, 2018 The good lady wife reckons Sleaford Mods and Young Fathers are the best thing since sliced bread (and/or Crass). I'm too scared to disagree... or play Weather Report within earshot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 19 minutes ago, Old Man Riva said: The good lady wife reckons Sleaford Mods and Young Fathers are the best thing since sliced bread (and/or Crass). I'm too scared to disagree... or play Weather Report within earshot. Your good lady wife is right on the money. I was musing on this a while back, Crass - Sleaford Mods, anything in between is mostly irrelevant. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Riva Posted May 17, 2018 Author Share Posted May 17, 2018 12 minutes ago, Frank Blank said: Your good lady wife is right on the money. I was musing on this a while back, Crass - Sleaford Mods, anything in between is mostly irrelevant. I think she'd broaden it out to include Steel Pulse, Slits and X-Ray Spex, but, aye, that'd be similar to her starting point... Mid-50s and still wants to change the world... and there's nowt wrong with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Old Man Riva said: I think she'd broaden it out to include Steel Pulse, Slits and X-Ray Spex, but, aye, that'd be similar to her starting point... Mid-50s and still wants to change the world... and there's nowt wrong with that. Oh my god, are you sure she’s not my good lady wife? Three of my top bands right there. I’m always over the moon when anyone mentions The Slits, totally great band. Edited May 17, 2018 by Frank Blank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barking Spiders Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 I agree Later's always been - and still is - a necessary antidote to the safe, mainstream and predictable playlists on the radio and I include DAB stations like Planet Rock there. The only exception was the now defunct Jazz FM. Most of the stuff featured on Later's never been my bag but this is probably only a reflection of viewers tastes. Something that it did wake me up to is this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 I reckon that north of 90% of the acts on Later have not been to my taste. That doesn't make Later a bad show. Later is a good show because it features live music. Why anyone would want to take it off the air just because they don't like the acts beats me. What these people should be moaning about is that lack of alternative music shows on TV. With more choice, maybe, people would stop bleating on about Later. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skol303 Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 3 hours ago, Frank Blank said: Your good lady wife is right on the money. I was musing on this a while back, Crass - Sleaford Mods, anything in between is mostly irrelevant. Yup, gets a +1 from me! Mrs Riva has sterling good taste. That Sleaford Mods appearance on Jules really blew me away at the time. A proper shot in the arm. Almost helped me forgive Jules for all that boogie-woogie nonsense. Almost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobthedog Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 (edited) For me, I will always remember Bettye Lavette’s rejig of Let Me Down Easy. Edited May 17, 2018 by Bobthedog 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 5 minutes ago, Bobthedog said: For me, I will always remember Bettye Lavette’s rejig of Let Me Down Easy. Nice choice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Skol303 said: Yup, gets a +1 from me! Mrs Riva has sterling good taste. That Sleaford Mods appearance on Jules really blew me away at the time. A proper shot in the arm. Almost helped me forgive Jules for all that boogie-woogie nonsense. Almost. I forgive him everything for a smattering of excellent performances, SM are tops though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnefc42 Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 (edited) Always loved this appearance 😀 https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0ahUKEwjo8NDmpI3bAhUEJcAKHZhkAdQQtwIICjAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fm.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DpHrRqFZYwNo%26autoplay%3D1&usg=AOvVaw0u-UWFkPtVr1sWFwVe_xjz Edited May 17, 2018 by pnefc42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutton Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 This made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. Obviously Mavis Staples liked it as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_lindsay Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 (edited) On 17/05/2018 at 16:58, Bobthedog said: As much as the show seems to get slated, it' the bestbliveusic show on TV these days, and still provides the occasional gem. Peter Gabriel - performing "In Your Eyes" (incidentally, how do you embed YouTube videos on this site?) https://youtu.be/fQeeJaemrMY Edited May 19, 2018 by kevin_lindsay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalpy Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 (edited) First off, I adore the first bjork clip, that got me into her in a big way- seemed so unreal and interesting. Second, it’s a great shop window for unusual and off the beaten track stuff which is interesting but sometimes you just want some balls to the wall rock n roll. Jo Wiley remembers this episode the way I do, I think it was overloaded with rock, wolfmother and another I can’t recall, and the Foos come on at the end and go, enough’s enough, have some of this. Love it. Edited May 17, 2018 by scalpy Spelling 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The59Sound Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Got Muse at their peak. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 At The Drive In's performance of One Armed Scissor on Jules seems to have disappeared off YouTube, which is a shame as its brilliant 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Culture Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Sat there and watched this with my mouth open one NYE: And this - dreadful quality but beggars can;t be choosers, I guess: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steantval Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 22 hours ago, Bobthedog said: For me, I will always remember Bettye Lavette’s rejig of Let Me Down Easy. Whats Moira Stuart ex Newsreader doing on the show, I thought she had retired. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoBass Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 I was blown away by At The Drive In back in 2000. The performance of One Armed Scissor was even more frantic, but I couldn’t find that. Amphetamines may have been involved. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oopsdabassist Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 I clearly remember this one, mike Oldfield was living on Ibiza at the time, as can be heard by the beats! Not sure who its playing Chapman stick /bass but I keep thinking its Geri Halliwell lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The59Sound Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 And a classic Radiohead performance. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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