That bass line ought to be the British national anthem. It's immeasurably epic.
@bobwright9516
6 жыл бұрын
Harold-Sweat-Head Well said...Norms the man
@irvan36mm
6 жыл бұрын
The whole song should be the British national anthem.
@CRAIG5835
5 жыл бұрын
Hear Hear!!! Its Grouse!
@marokokisetter
4 жыл бұрын
beautiful comment
@monkeytennisband
3 жыл бұрын
Watched norman playing with wilko johnson a few years ago in southern spain. They could be the answer to covid 19. Rarely see that energy from a teenager.
@nick260682
7 жыл бұрын
Can we all take a moment to bow our heads to Norman Watt-Roy, who is one of the most underrated bassists of all time. Fucking Genius.
@andrewmair7371
4 жыл бұрын
nick260682 - Far from underrated 🙄
@kvp4862
4 жыл бұрын
I couldn’t agree with you more! Norman love’s near me in Fulham. He’s a good friend of a mate of mine. I’ve spoken to him on numerous occasions. One of the nicest men you could ever meet. A real gentleman! He walk’s around and the young kids do no not realise they are in the presence of musical royalty. I am your friend. I’m in total awe of this guy! Thanks for your posting mate... You are right. He’s a fucking genius!!!
@nick260682
4 жыл бұрын
Andrew Mair Maybe, but either way he’s bloody brilliant.
@andrewmair7371
4 жыл бұрын
nick260682 - No argument there…😊
@ollybeat
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah a “funking” genius !
@arnuph1s
8 ай бұрын
If we are praising the rhythm section we must not forget the wonderful Charley Charles on drums. RIP.
@eloiseroberts9674
7 ай бұрын
One of the greatest drummers ever imo.
@anthonyclegg1511
6 ай бұрын
Totally agree.
@ZombieByte
4 жыл бұрын
everybody going off about the bass line (and don't get me wrong the bass line is great) but are we just gonna ignore this guy DUAL WIELDING SAXOPHONES!!
@hbrit92
Жыл бұрын
YES!!! Astounding!
@mattbod
Жыл бұрын
Norman still completely owns this song though but yeah impressive!
@JustK009
Жыл бұрын
Double neck saxophone
@mark.lawrence
Жыл бұрын
no?
@harrypownall9102
9 ай бұрын
@@JustK009is that why a separate one was hanging around his neck? Clearly 2 separate horns.
@hifibrony
10 жыл бұрын
Norman Watt-Roy is one of the gods of bass guitar. That is all.
@zaodizao
10 жыл бұрын
Hell yea
@blessi4174
9 жыл бұрын
Hes played on BBC Radio 6 music all the time bbc.co.uk/6music
@fransvanprooye1446
9 жыл бұрын
hifibrony He really is! Even slightly better than me!
@mrcakey
6 жыл бұрын
Keine Angabe ha ha!
@liesbethsteur1
6 жыл бұрын
I agree. Is he still alive and kicking?
@markmarsh27
6 жыл бұрын
His whole band was absolutely FIRST RATE.
@daibonehead
2 жыл бұрын
Proper time served musicians.
@1881Gordon
Жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree with the pair of you more. I was young when this was released, but the level of Musicianship was then, and still is, incredible
@ingridthurner3651
3 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤
@anneominous7172
5 жыл бұрын
Norman Watt-Roy on creating one of the best bass hooks of all time: "I was relatively new to music, I thought I was getting paid by the note." Legend.
@nick260682
4 жыл бұрын
Ha, love that.
@johnmorgan7968
2 жыл бұрын
Ha! Brilliant.
@congamantony
Жыл бұрын
Norman is the Best !!!
@juliaoko2208
Жыл бұрын
Wow!..! 🤯
@dslapster64
2 жыл бұрын
How does Norman keep his bass line going for that long? Ridiculously awesome.
@suzpro8165
Жыл бұрын
The drums, the piano, and the sax, too!:)
@lextual
9 ай бұрын
Basically that's what professional musicians do every day...
@johndavid1809
9 жыл бұрын
When I leave this life I want to go out to that bass line.
@mark.lawrence
6 жыл бұрын
John David yeah ... me too ...
@jerryjerry5164
6 жыл бұрын
John David amen
@nickthabit420
2 жыл бұрын
You made me laugh SIR . May you find the funk heaven.
@Hard-Boiled-Bollock
6 жыл бұрын
Norman Watt-Roy is criminally underrated
@mindhead2005
2 жыл бұрын
The stamina you need to keep that pace up on your right hand for the bassline is phenomenal. I'm almost sure Ian was prolonging sections of it a little live sometimes to tease Norman. You can hear where Norman moves to the octave up either for a break ( frets are smaller there and it's less of a stretch), or to try trigger Ian to sing a verse. Brilliant stuff. What an absolute machine! |There's as lovely bit at the start where he trips over himself but he gets his mojo back rapidly and is unflappable til the end Long Live Norman Watt-Roy!
@tantilizingtrip1
3 жыл бұрын
The drummer... steady - ab brill!!
@marclamar1905
3 жыл бұрын
When I was an apprentice mechanic in 77, I turned the radio up to full volume in the garage workshop when this came on. My miserable foreman would go ballistic.
@jimb8830
6 ай бұрын
Ha ha Ha....LOL......HaHa....I can envision it! Nice!
@TheLeonarto
4 ай бұрын
did he hit you ?
@marclamar1905
4 ай бұрын
He would throw a sweeping brush at me 😮
@scottlucas6025
6 жыл бұрын
The backing band ( Blockheads) Truly Loved Ian and none more so than Norman Watt Roy, I met him briefly last year only 2 weeks after he suffered a heart attack, he said he was back working again, I said to him " you will never stop will you" he looked at me and said No, NWR is a true legend of the music industry and a bloody humble and nice fellow, respect to you Sir!
@scottlucas6025
6 жыл бұрын
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@999mickeyboy
10 жыл бұрын
Tightest band around in their day, class, Norman Watt-Roy?, best bass player of them all!
@nadiajasminebaki4318
4 жыл бұрын
Saw them live, Chaz Jankle too. what a fantastic group of musicians, Gilad Atzmon on sax. Excellent. Truly superb.
@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger
4 жыл бұрын
Played the Bass for 45 years and still this is one of the most challenging bass-lines ever. Bloody epic!
@stuartmilne1062
3 жыл бұрын
NORMAN WATT-ROY fckn legend 👏
@derrymadness
11 жыл бұрын
Whats amazing about the Blockheads is they are still going strong, after the sad loss of Ian Dury RIP...
@anneominous7172
4 жыл бұрын
Geezer literally playing two saxophones at the same time live on stage and it's still not as impressive as that bassline. Norman Watt-Roy is a fucking savage.
@mark.lawrence
Жыл бұрын
lol... yes.
@tomwait7900
4 жыл бұрын
Question: Has there ever been a better and more skilled an joyful band in the history of mankind? Answer: No there hasn't.
@tomwait7900
8 жыл бұрын
Everything about this performance is perfect. God I wish had a chance to seen this live. The saxaphone player is fucking amazing. Bless you blockheads x
@ingridthurner3651
3 ай бұрын
Yes, very jazzy ❤
@joedrew9418
3 жыл бұрын
As a teenage bass player here in the u.s.I remember hearing this for the first time and being totally blown away by the lyrics tight band and the extraordinary bassist after that Itried to get my hands on every recording I could
@flachlandbraut
2 жыл бұрын
GO JOE❣
@gorillafunk725
2 жыл бұрын
HaHa! Did the same for me when it first released. Awesome music stands the test of time. Excellent taste in funky ass bass you have there Joe. I hope you go far.
@bwdrums1
7 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest monster bass lines ever, and right up front in the mix like it should be (unlike the recorded version, where I have to strain to hear it)
@heidis.2743
2 ай бұрын
Thats what i call a tight band having fun getting low down and funky 👍👍👍 awesome Performance of an awesome piece of music - epic 💜🔥💜🙏🌈👽🖖😘
@dilwich
7 ай бұрын
The bass player is insane.
@fl366
6 жыл бұрын
Damn that sax is a killer!
@adrianemerson
3 ай бұрын
One of the greatest bass lines. Take a bow Norman! 👏🎸
@mdwayne741
Жыл бұрын
I am truly blown away on how good this band is....every single guy is top flite at what they do.
@dralbertsmeinheimer5738
3 жыл бұрын
One of the best of all time live versions of a song Seamless rendition better than the studio song
@stevenhernandez2897
5 ай бұрын
They were known back in the day for being 1 of the best live bands.
@grahamelliott7276
2 ай бұрын
The Blockheads (sans Ian) still are !
@darrenjreynolds22
2 жыл бұрын
Even knowing how to play the bass line is little help at this tempo....cramp....the guy is a machine.....amazing
@TheLambCannon
9 жыл бұрын
The blockheads were the best British backing band of the 70s and 80s. An incredible bunch of musicians - highly underrated
@andrehb
7 жыл бұрын
agree 100%. I heard Inbetweenies for the first time a few years ago, was floored by the playing/production/songwriting
@walkingtheboogie
Жыл бұрын
I would love to hear their recording with Frankie Goes to Hollywood as they did a version of Relax before Trevor Horn, producing the band, decided to record the song differently and the version people would know was what they did.
@bogwald1011
Жыл бұрын
Still going
@bobmck7301
3 жыл бұрын
I was gonna make a comment about how awesome the bass line is but I can see you lot have said it all ......cheers..........
@smartalek180
3 жыл бұрын
You are a class act for recognizing that we don't all need to post the same comment. With that maturity and control, you should be a very serene & happy person; I hope that you are, and wish you the very best.
@bobmck7301
3 жыл бұрын
@@smartalek180 Cheers to you smartalek, haha !! Yes I am a happy person even in these times ... ! I can't stop coming back to this , you obviously have good taste as you are here toooo ..... Have a nice evening ...
@robprobin9306
8 жыл бұрын
That was Awesome Amazing double sax
@pigknickers2975
7 жыл бұрын
WOW THIS WAS SPECIAL! Mind blown by the time we get to the sax..... xx
@nisidabay
8 жыл бұрын
Everybody`s talking about the bass. That´s great. What about the leading prick? Mr. Ian Dury. What a voice!
@digitalsketchguy
7 жыл бұрын
Ian knew how to to get the best sounds: he chose the best bloody musicians he could find. What a crackingly good base player Norman is oi oi oi!
@sarahspringham9635
8 жыл бұрын
I was at this gig. What a band. What a poet.
@MultiMrPhill
8 жыл бұрын
Where & when? good to see Charley Charles on Drums....
@MultiMrPhill
8 жыл бұрын
Oh, apparently it was HAMMERSMITH!!!!!
@sarahspringham9635
8 жыл бұрын
It was indeed, sometime in the '80's!
@vnetcat
6 жыл бұрын
how lucky !
@ianclarke3627
5 жыл бұрын
Really , you jammy sod , never seen them live 👍
@stevenhernandez2897
7 жыл бұрын
the best live version that i've seen so far amazing.
@ingridthurner3651
3 ай бұрын
❤❤❤
@colourdeluxe
8 жыл бұрын
What talented geezers they were and are
@Theo-hc5ob
10 жыл бұрын
That band, especially the bassist, is off the hook!
@peejay1701
8 жыл бұрын
Surely the greatest ever "backing band" which of course they are . Backing band ...........? No way , Ian and the band fed off each other in such a way that it was all just perfect .
@swordsoffire2212
9 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest basslines of all time
@mark.lawrence
6 жыл бұрын
Swordsoffire oh yeah ...
@julianavenning8263
4 жыл бұрын
Inexplicably reminded me of The Muppets in a good way.
@WalterSobchak1000
10 жыл бұрын
Norman Watt Roy, the best bass player ever
@MrBongoagogo
10 жыл бұрын
right on walter he is the guv and slamming it on bass long live roy the king of bass lines
@darenwright1071
7 жыл бұрын
Monster Bass.
@Slipstream0001
3 жыл бұрын
Fuckin cool drummer. Love the 16ths on the hats, not quite straight, not fully swung, somewhere in between.
@mark.lawrence
3 жыл бұрын
yes.
@tonydavis65
Жыл бұрын
@dhouse Mickey Gallagher on keys, Chaz Jankel is playing guitar.
@MrBongoagogo
9 жыл бұрын
Norm is the guv of funky rock bass and charlie fucking soild r i p charlie
@paddygrant2263
3 ай бұрын
Imagine these guys in today’s smaller venues without seating? We would have a blast!!!
@DrDom-le3yv
4 жыл бұрын
Norman Watt-Roy is a god on bass.......unbelievable!!!
@mattbod
9 жыл бұрын
Norman Watt - Roy genius on bass.
@DirectDemocrat
8 жыл бұрын
+mattbod I put this video on every couple of weeks or so just to watch him and realise how good he is. Not that everyone else wasn't too but I am a bass player
@mrguillemot
8 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same. Hope he kept hold of it ;-)
@mattbod
8 жыл бұрын
+mrguillemot Last time I saw him the Fender bass of his was at a dealer. Was a video on here: Norman was giving a talk on it.
@tostare
9 жыл бұрын
Got to be up there for Greatest Basslines Of All Time.
@nigelriza4814
5 жыл бұрын
What an absolute classic version of a classic. Wish I could play that bass line.
@Funky_Axl
6 жыл бұрын
*_The Funky Bassist here, Norman Watt Roy is really underrated, plus he's very skilled_* *_and you can tell it by watchin' him playin' this funky bassline so easily._* *_One of the BEST basslines EVER written
@tanyablakelock9361
9 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous Charlie, my good friend R.I.P I often think of you xxx
@robertbrisley7479
8 жыл бұрын
+Tanya Blakelock Such a cool drummer Charlie Charles RIP
@tanyablakelock9361
8 жыл бұрын
Indeed Also such a lovely man :)
@busdriversprayer
8 жыл бұрын
+Tanya Blakelock completely in his element, blockheads weren't the same without him
@tanyablakelock9361
8 жыл бұрын
Agreed :)
@nadiajasminebaki4318
5 ай бұрын
What a bass line! A few years ago I met Norman and Chas, really lovey people, talented guys.
@deejannemeiurffnicht1791
3 ай бұрын
OH AYE! Thats when Ian nails it.... The perfect moments? Every member of the bockheads is Ian.
@cathan75
Жыл бұрын
Ian,, if you can hear me in the heavens above .... that bit of Harry Billafonte line. midtune, did you no favors. No matter,,, still luv u. Greetings from Ireland 😍😍
@boydownunder007
5 жыл бұрын
The legendary Ian Dury
@johnozed
7 жыл бұрын
Charlie Charles & Norman Watt-Roy! One of the BEST rhythm sections ever!
@jondenmark9577
7 ай бұрын
What a sax man ian dury and blockheads what a blend of extremely talented musicians never to be repeated blessed we had them the bass player is in a whole Fantastic go bass a master of the strings kippers smelly knickers to reading this ha ha you know now go
@simonsparrow5976
4 жыл бұрын
The bass part is tough enough at the tempo on the single. Its a good few BPM faster here!
@NeoBalkanacMan
4 жыл бұрын
Glad I'm not the only one that noticed , I can't help but feeling that he is a bit too fast, though. However his bass has such a domminant presence in this performance that it sounds like the rest of the band is struggling to keep up with his tempo rather than him being way faster than the rest of the band...
@seandoyle2085
4 жыл бұрын
It should be split screen. Ian and Norman.
@Batchmasterflash
9 жыл бұрын
I was 16 years old when I first heard Ian Dury and Blockheads in 2004. I was going to London for couple of weeks from Scotland and wanted some music. I never left and this music became my sound track. It continues to be my music for the best city on earth.
@paulmurphy7130
11 ай бұрын
Norman Watt Roy, got the least ovation, yet its HIM who makes the song !
@anridapu
4 жыл бұрын
It’s NUTS just how good this is!
@nick260682
7 жыл бұрын
NORMAN WATT ROY!!! Fucking genius.
@martinclark8162
Жыл бұрын
Fk this never gets old, everyone at the top of their game at the perfect venue ---- all bass players go to heaven son, all of 'em......
@philipgunnell108
9 жыл бұрын
Got to be one of the best live performances EVER!!
@noshdaminsk
9 жыл бұрын
Had the pleasure of meeting Norman Watt-Roy at Milton Keynes station of all places recently. Absolute legend. Nuff said......
@kimjasso9953
7 жыл бұрын
Forgot how good this band was. Haven't listened to them in years. This is why I love youtube. Great song!
@ingridthurner3651
3 ай бұрын
The best is: there is so much humor and ironic in these music! Can the other people not see this? It is unique!
@jonathangreenwood793
5 ай бұрын
Back when music was music. Wonderfully creative, edgy and oozing talent. Outstanding by all involved.
@Growler57
6 жыл бұрын
Mr dury sir you are missed
@peterdawson3784
2 жыл бұрын
Everyone is performing at a five star level here, you just want to keep on a repeat loop. Fantastic long live The Blockheads
@leenavadher4629
Жыл бұрын
What a Genius!,, great band, music, time!,, OH what we have lost?. Love 2 all & keep enjoying the music.....
@foundationsrus6469
Жыл бұрын
This incredible, the entire band. Ian Dury,,,,, We Luv u !!! like a rhythm stick.
@pcgneurotic
4 жыл бұрын
Legendary band at a legendary venue, this is a national treasure.
@tantilizingtrip1
6 жыл бұрын
Now that's a concert I'd go back in time for!!
@MrDaiseymay
Жыл бұрын
WOW ! 7 minutes seemed like 17, I feel exhausted rocking about ( I'm 81) what fantastic stamina and musical skill.
@OdarBey-gf8mu
2 ай бұрын
Heavy dury weighty blackheads rest in Power kiddo🏴😎
@jonbutzfiscina1307
3 жыл бұрын
This is the best version of this song. I hope, I pray, their music will continue. Norman Watt-Roy you will never be bested. And a humble man to boot.
@pault1964
6 жыл бұрын
My stepfather introduced me to this band when new boots cameo it have loved them since long it ago
@Batchmasterflash
9 жыл бұрын
There is honestly nothing better than this. The funkiest, coolest, groove. I'll never stop loving it.
@pse11150
7 жыл бұрын
Yes, Watt-Roy is right up there. The bass line for this song is amazing.
@habackuk
2 ай бұрын
I'm just speaking for myself tonight when I fell upon this clip - but I think this is total fucking DYNAMITE!! What a band! Sure wish I'd been there.
@scotteckert3110
8 жыл бұрын
still a classic after all these years....
@arimaryxox
Жыл бұрын
WHY IS THIS SONG NOT RECCONISED!! THE BASS IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!
@joeszczechowski8333
Жыл бұрын
Straight Up Bad Ass !!!!
@blehoo1
Жыл бұрын
I can honestly say I first heard this on the radio in my old man's car when I was 8. I loved it then and I love it all the more now. What an incredible band. Absolutely stellar musicians the lot of them and with with Ian Dury at the helm it's hard to think of a better British band.
@jeromelambe2449
Жыл бұрын
M8 completely agree.
@friendofbeaver6636
3 жыл бұрын
Great version of the tune. The double-sax and "Scarlet Ribbons" interludes! Thanks for this celebration of British Nihilism!
@kiwiduncan
4 жыл бұрын
The Blockheads are an amazing funk band. I was always focused on Ian, but the more I listen the more I admire the Blockheads. The rumble of the bass, the amazing drumming - funky keyboards - fabulous. And a great song Anyone here see them live??
@MrBongoagogo
8 жыл бұрын
right wicked sax solo dave very roland kirk great high notes in there man
@Mandaark1
3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant bassist. I was practising this bassline this morning and it's mindblowing.
@thewrathofbibby3381
9 жыл бұрын
That 16 bar drum beat.
@jordiestape7527
7 жыл бұрын
All the members of the group are excellent!!!
@ingridthurner3651
3 ай бұрын
Unbelievable Ian Dury! Ibought all LPs when I was young❤
@kathryngoulden9053
2 жыл бұрын
The drummer kills me. Not all the videos have the same intro on Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll. But that opening drum roll is sexy all in itself.
@mickEYUK
3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. I was only 16 In 1979 still gives me a shiver. And Ian wrote it. Underrated band by far.
@johndavid1809
9 жыл бұрын
HOLD ON TO YOUR STRUCTURE a very apt title cos this lot could rip it apart. What a band and what a frontman. I have seen them live and they blew me away. R.I.P Ian and Charlie and pleased to hear wilko is still with us. Respect to all you Blockheads all you Blockheads
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