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Back in the days of real live music ... not mimed shite

I am so sick, lying in bed barely able to move. This is just what i need. 9 out of 10 doctors recommend Kid Creole and the Coconuts for a hasty recovery.

This is a kick ass performance of "Killer In The Home" from the Vive Le Rock era. He looks like a sexy 1950's heartthrob and has more of a hip James Dean look in black leather. I also love his performance of this song from The Prince Charming Revue. It is fantastic!

This is not a concert, it’s a theatrical performance. Kid Creole oozes style and charisma. Coati Mundi the wacky eccentric sidekick and then we have the delicious coconuts, backed up by horn players and percussionists. I’ve still got the vinyl albums ‘off the coast of me’ ‘Fresh fruit in foreign places’ and ‘tropical gangsters’. KC epitomised coolness and hip. A unique style paying homage to such artists as Cab Calloway et al. Timeless!!

What a simply fabulous blast from the past. I still to this day have the Kid and crew on my playlist. And bonus points for the inclusion of the classic Top of the Pops rendition of Annie, l''m Not Your Daddy.

Don't take my COCONUTS...

I caught them 3 times back in the day all over NYC ❤❤❤🎉

I remember watching this the night it aired! I was 10. My Dad and family loved it. We Recorded it on our VCR. Happy memories

Fantastic! I've always loved the band & I saw them twice in London in the early 80's when they were at the height of their career. I went with my best girlfriend who is only 5ft 2ins so I had to put her up on my shoulders so she could see what was going on. I was 22/23 & fit enough to handle her & we had a brilliant time, dancing away. Great memories. They really put on a brilliant show when they toured here, it wasn't just a concert. The music still stands up today in 2023. I've always thought that Caro Emerald could do some great covers of some of their songs. If you don't know of her & like this style of music you really must check her out. I missed this on tv & don't remember ever hearing about it but this is a fantastic watch so thank you so much for putting it together. August Darnell is such a talented man. From his early work on Dr Buzzard's Original Savannah Band including 'Cherchez la femmes' & the Machine albums including the disco hit 'There but for the grace of god go I '....he was a busy man. Then of course all the years as Kid Creole & the coconuts. He also helped Cory Daye after she went solo from Dr Buzzards band to sing with Don Armando's 2nd Avenue Rhumba band. They created a great album with 'Pow Wow', 'Deputy Of Love' & 'I'm an Indian too' as the hit single releases. Not forgetting Coati Mundi's solo stuff as well, then there's Elbow Bones & the Racketeers who had a hit with the brilliant 'Night in New York'. I've probably left loads out but his extensive work on so many projects really has to be recognised & applauded.

This group is the ultimate group of entertainers and educators!

Loved these guys in the 70s, 80s, 90s.. Glad to see they're still thriving and Mr Browders songs stay alive on Netflix. Genius!

Genius in every way! We crave this music today!

Wonderfull style! Wonderfull sound ! Absolument fabuleux

JEWELS

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It is so sad the friendship between Adam & Marco is in an acrimonious state: the chemistry between them here as professional musicians & artists is electrifying!

Absolutely priceless, to this day!

MARCO

Excellent groupe frais et entrainant

Miss Thing was the best song since they left Do it. Worthy of a thumbs up.

Saw them live at Rock city Nottingham in 82 doing most of this set. They were absolutely brilliant..

This is fantastic! Love the funkified rearrangement of Gina Gina. Wish I'd seen them live during their hey day.

Kind of weird that additional dancers are included...Kid and the Coconuts don't need any help! Super fun music as usual though.

A night at the Top Rank Cardiff in the 1960s was never complete without this trak. Bring it all back.

The early 80s makeup. Check out Cheryl so so gorgeous

Carol Coleman on bass Sublime bassist indeed

Cool show but could’ve done without the artsy dancers. Just focus on my Coconuts!

Anyone know why Taryn left the Coconuts? Such a cruel thing to do to me! What a loss

Cheryl is so friggin’ hot! Even dressed in drag she is SMOKIN’. She truly is a wonderful thing!

years. Girls were a little unrefined and avante garde at the same time.

This performance is nuts and the Camerawork is perfect. Hands down THE best version of Gina Gina, too!

Only one word for this, FANTASTICO 🤌👍❤ x

Viva ska !!!!

That's a pity you've removed the interview. The most interesting part of it.

That guitar riff is from Link Wray..........Rumble.

Anyone know the exact date it was first aired on ITV?

Gotta love a song with the word "onomatopoeia" in it.

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Great production plus they're playing live. ... Great version of I'm a Wonderful Thing. ...

Watched on the TV all those ago been a fan of the Kid and the gang every since EXCELLENT

Sammy and Shirley Stopford (aka Shirley Ballas) at their peak...brand new cha cha🕺💃

My God, Cheryl was so gorgeous!

Nearly 40 years ago. Where’s talent and acts like this now. No wonder we older folk think that modern “music” is shite. Congratulations Simon Cowell.

What size is the neck on those pants?

I love both of their movies for Granada tv.

1982 >>>>>>>> open.spotify.com/playlist/1kr7Orvquo9mW8bz4vcKeb?si=wL2qQ_0xRQ6E5j0osj2snw

Growing up in NYC in the 80s, how did I miss "Kid" and his beautiful coconuts??? Virgin santisima!

Los mejores tiempos del ska

I swear all Adam Ants music is perfection.

JIVE Samba baby