Why would you being 53 make you forget the type of music you are attracted to? Just curious as I'm approaching 50 myself and still regularly attend concerts and listen to a lot of music from my youth.
I saw them first at Club 88 in the late seventies in LA. They were really great. Our local ROQ of the '80s station played them straight into the ground, but it wasn't the band's fault. I think I'm almost ready to start listening to them again.
I was lucky and saw them in 1982 at UC San Diego. I was in the Marines and went to see them and Missing Persons. It was in a basketball gym and the stage was about 6 inches high. They got the crowd going wild, and then when Missing Persons came on, it was almost a riot, and the cops came at the end and shut it down because of the mayhem. they sprayed everyone with tear gas and it was awesome. But Wall of Voodoo was unbelievable , and after the Marines I started a punk band , partially because of seeing those guys
are you luciferian too? both bands went thru turmoil. 2 died of wall of voodoo and dale had to let cats eat each other in her house? touching story tho brosef.
Amazing. I was a student at UCSD at the time and at this very same concert. Went there to see Missing Persons and have no recollection of Wall of Voodoo. Even though I enjoyed "Mexican Radio". What I recollect most about that concert is how Dale Bozio gave not two wits for anybody other than herself once the tear gas was unleashed. Crazy. Never had any scenes at any other UCSD concerts. I've often thought that whole deal was a staged publicity stunt by Missing Persons that go out of hand.
my other fave cover of Ring of Fire is by the death metal band Master blastbeats and a fucking mariachi backing band really makes it sound just as magical as this eerie post-punk take on the tune
I met Stan Ridgeway at our rehearsal room/house in Glendale circa 1982-83. Chatted with him for a few minutes. Nice guy. Like Sylvester Stallone, he was the only star I’ve known about who became famous in spite of his persistent Bell’s palsy. Watch the video. He uses it as an advantage. Genius musician. I’d have asked more questions if I knew who he was. Probably better that I didn’t know. More authentic. I had no idea who he was. C’est la Vie.
@@IamUbiquitous Maybe? But I was going to Medical School at USC. So I lived a life that was wound tight. Not a lot of free time. Do I regret that? You bet your ass. But life happens. Like Joni Mitchel, sings, "Sometimes you don't know what you've got until it's gone". Or her later lyrics literally describing what we are seeing now. "The Three Great Stimulants" of the Exhausted Ones. Artifice, Brutality and Innocence.
Absolutely brilliant. Moreland's guitar playing is so unique and rad. Stan's presence is phenomenal and his tone and sound suit the material this band made like a glove.
czcams.com/video/D2T5W3dMt74/video.html He got the high sign so he jumped a bus And along the roads that wind on through The hot Mojave and the Jericho He'd start his whole life anew And what he'd left behind he hadn't valued Half as much as some things He never knew He got dropped off on a street in town Where a grey old man looked him up and down and said "Son this ain't no western movie matinee And you're a long way off from yippee yi yay Cause I can tell at a glance You're not from 'round these parts Got a green look about ya And that's a gringo for starts Sometimes the only thing a western savage understands Are whiskey and rifles and an unarmed man like you." "So you gotta keep on the move And don't let that fancy paint fool you." And then the old-timer pulled him close and said, "You've come a long way, I know You got a longer drive ahead Through the bones of a buffalo Through the claims of the western dead And just like the spokes of a wheel You'll spin 'round with the rest, You'll hear the drums and the brush of steel, You'll hear the call of the west." Call of the west Harshly awakened by the sound of six rounds Of light caliber rifle fire followed minutes Later by the booming of nine rounds from a Heavier rifle But you can't close off the wilderness He heard the snick of a rifle bolt and found Himself peering down the muzzle of a weapon Held by a drunken liquor store owner "There's a conflict, " he said. "There's a conflict between land and people The people have to go. They've come all the way out here to make mining Claims, to do automobile body work, to gamble. To take pictures, to not have to do laundry, to Own a mini-bike, to have their own cb radios and Air conditioning, good plumbing for sure, and to Sell time life books and to work in a deli, to Have some chili every morning and maybe, maybe To own their own gas stations again and to take Drugs and have some crazy sex, but above all, Above all to have a fair shake, to get a piece of the Rock and a slice of the pie and to spit out The window of your car and not have the wind blow It back in your face." Now from the high timber line to the deserts dry Who'll risk dangling on some hangman's tree To stake their claims on these prairie plains While they say this lunch is not had for free? Just like the spokes of a wheel Who'll spin 'round with the rest? They'll hear the drums and the brush of steel And I'll hear the call of the west Call of the west
Yeah, seriously I've heard of what a handful he was off of the stage based on Concrete Blonde's semi-biographical "Joey" about the singer's relationship with him/dealing with the alcoholism that prematurely ended his life, but hearing this, I guess I can understand his talent, how he managed to deliver on stage, even if he might not have been able to draw the line when he got off of it... RIP MM.
First heard this blasting from a second story dorm room in Wilbur Hall at Stanford University c. 1983. Loved it then, love it now. One of those songs best played at high volume. Best cover ever.
This song was the highlight of the US 83 concert. These unearthly sounds surrounding me, floating across hundreds of thousands of heads.....I stopped and stood still and just absorbed that moment, even today it makes my ears tingle
I just discovered this and thought, "Oh no - they probably butchered a great Johnny Cash song!" But then I listened to it and I LOVE IT!! This is one of the best covers I have ever heard of any song period. These guys were so underrated!
Stumbled upon this GEM of a cover after not hearing it for at least 15/20 years.... Has aged like a piece of fine Vintage Cheese... It started me wondering " What did Johnny Cash think of it ?" Dug about the web 4 a bit & found - Songfacts: Did you ever hear back from Johnny or his people about what he thought of it? Stan: I did. Met him a couple of times back in the middle '80s, maybe late '80s. One time me and my solo band were staying in Edinburgh, Scotland; we were playing there. And the whole Johnny Cash family was also in the same hotel; they were doing Johnny Cash's Christmas in Scotland. So we had a good time sitting down at the bar with June and Carlene and people like that. And I asked Carlene, "Has your dad heard our 'Ring of Fire' song?" And she goes, "Oh, my dad's a strange man." And right at that moment the elevator doors opened up, and it was Johnny. And you know people of Scotland aren't that tall. It's not that they're small, it's just that they're not that tall. And when this guy came out of the elevator, it was like there was some super-human being coming towards us. He looked very studied, he was tense. It was time to go to the show. They had a big show to do. So he motioned to everybody in the bar that was with him, "Time to go." And everybody just jumped up like a lightning bolt and went out the door. And Carlene said, "Oh, yes, Stan, he loves it." (laughing) So that was enough for me. www.songfacts.com/blog/interviews/stan-ridgway
This is actually 2 songs, not 1. It starts as Ring of Fire, but at 2:37 it switches to a totally different song: The Theme to the movie 'In Like Flint'
RIP, Joe Nanini. One of the most creative drummers of the 80's. I remember being wowed by him playing pots 'n pans and a HUGE cracked, floppy cymbal. Also, Chas T. Grey (synth player on the left) always reminded me of Dick York.
Truth Reigns Forever Beekman is the surname of the original comment maker, you absolute drop kick. I didn't type "Beekman". I mean, how dumb can you be? You, sir, are the new world champion of dumb.
Found this thanks to an episode of People Of Earth. This is by far the best cover of this song and weird and unique to boot! I shall never forget this.
It's no secret that I regard Marc Moreland as a legend, but in this particular instance, I must admit I keep going back for Bill Noland's "trumpet solo." It perfectly rides the line between brilliant and utterly ridiculous.
Just got directed here on the recommendation of a NPR interview. CZcams is littered with gems like this, it is endless - you just have to keep going to the edge.
This is what happens when you take the one Alpha nerd from 5 different high school bands, send them to college, and then let them form a band. Outstanding in every way!
There's a little musical genius stuff going on here. The guitar player pooping out a bunch of random notes in the middle of one of the most recognized and iconic country tunes ever written is just brilliant...
Reminds me of stuff you used to see on cable tv back in the late 70s or early 80s. I see talent here, but more a stillborn project than a full term hit. In the hands of a good board man in a good studio-that could have really been a rock history gem.
Wonderful cover saw them perform this track with Andy in 1986 in London (Dingwalls) Carlene Carter (cash) joined them on stage for this track. The memories !
I remember the band from their pop hit 'Mexican Radio ' when I was a kid. I have kind of rediscovered them and they were so much cooler than I realised! This is great love that early 80's punk sound..where's my old Big Black albums?
heard this while watching "People of Earth" had to rewind and listen again. I was just telling this deer that I met how now I can't get the song out of my head.
Saw them open for The Residents in Pasadena California. Chuck Frisbee and I were wearing white paper jumpsuits that we had "liberated" from the plasma manufacturing plant that we both toiled at. It was a strange strange evening. Hey gotta go I think I hear my Mom (Mrs. Baldwin) calling me....
I was there too. Stood in line at the concession stand right behind Mark Mothersbaugh. I thought it was weird that the guitarist stood as far right as he could from everyone else (like in this video) I thought maybe he was really mad at his bandmates
Rob Baldwin Wait, Wall of Voodoo opened for The Residents? Man, that's such an amazing pairing it almost makes my brain explode! It would be killer for the surviving WoV members to collaborate with the Residents.
Just heard this on "People of Earth" and the few brain cells left from the 80's told me that it was Stan and the boys. Check the box marked: "correct."
Indeed. Punk and New Wave was the "alternative" music of the late 70s and 80s.. The great thing about it is that although all the great (alternative) bands of that amazing era were all lumped into 1 or 2 catagories......every one was different. These days, although I think there is still great music being made, its sometimes hard to find any real distinct differences between alt rock bands.
I love these guys voice so fucking much. I remember when MTV played "Mexican Radio" for the first time - blew me away. I was saddened to read several of the band members died too young.
That bit was really fucking cool! I'm now 53 fucking years old and have not forgotten what great music is.
I only found out about this version yesterday
Why would you being 53 make you forget the type of music you are attracted to? Just curious as I'm approaching 50 myself and still regularly attend concerts and listen to a lot of music from my youth.
God, what a great band. Very under-appreciated.
I was 22 and did luv 'em
A mate introduced me to wall about 2 months ago with the song Mexican radio now im hooked
Right, lots of under rated bands, another one is Concrete Blonde
I saw them first at Club 88 in the late seventies in LA. They were really great. Our local ROQ of the '80s station played them straight into the ground, but it wasn't the band's fault. I think I'm almost ready to start listening to them again.
Yes! I sing them a lot.
Stan Ridgway is a freaking legend
I was lucky and saw them in 1982 at UC San Diego. I was in the Marines and went to see them and Missing Persons. It was in a basketball gym and the stage was about 6 inches high. They got the crowd going wild, and then when Missing Persons came on, it was almost a riot, and the cops came at the end and shut it down because of the mayhem. they sprayed everyone with tear gas and it was awesome. But Wall of Voodoo was unbelievable , and after the Marines I started a punk band , partially because of seeing those guys
Thanks for the San Diego story.
are you luciferian too? both bands went thru turmoil. 2 died of wall of voodoo and dale had to let cats eat each other in her house? touching story tho brosef.
Great bands!
Amazing. I was a student at UCSD at the time and at this very same concert. Went there to see Missing Persons and have no recollection of Wall of Voodoo. Even though I enjoyed "Mexican Radio". What I recollect most about that concert is how Dale Bozio gave not two wits for anybody other than herself once the tear gas was unleashed. Crazy. Never had any scenes at any other UCSD concerts. I've often thought that whole deal was a staged publicity stunt by Missing Persons that go out of hand.
@@ilovekeepingbooks the head of the fbi of the northern district of chicago has an accounting degree. how cool.
If you're going to do a cover version, MAKE IT YOURS!
What a fearlessly & fantastically hypnotic tune!
LOVE it! 💜
They certainly did that. Amazing.
The ring of fire is your personal corona!
I like this version
Have a look at triple J Like a version
my other fave cover of Ring of Fire is by the death metal band Master
blastbeats and a fucking mariachi backing band really makes it sound just as magical as this eerie post-punk take on the tune
Saw them almost by accident. I want to say at the Troubadour in Hollywood. Had to be right around 1982...just awesome
They were having fun and serious at the same time - talented band ❤
Love that they kept their style while still doing justice to the original.
I met Stan Ridgeway at our rehearsal room/house in Glendale circa 1982-83. Chatted with him for a few minutes. Nice guy.
Like Sylvester Stallone, he was the only star I’ve known about who became famous in spite of his persistent Bell’s palsy.
Watch the video. He uses it as an advantage. Genius musician. I’d have asked more questions if I knew who he was.
Probably better that I didn’t know. More authentic.
I had no idea who he was.
C’est la Vie.
Yeah but you were a dick back in the Glendale days, weren't you?
@@IamUbiquitous Maybe? But I was going to Medical School at USC. So I lived a life that was wound tight. Not a lot of free time.
Do I regret that? You bet your ass. But life happens. Like Joni Mitchel, sings, "Sometimes you don't know what you've got until it's gone".
Or her later lyrics literally describing what we are seeing now.
"The Three Great Stimulants" of the Exhausted Ones.
Artifice, Brutality and Innocence.
Absolutely brilliant. Moreland's guitar playing is so unique and rad. Stan's presence is phenomenal and his tone and sound suit the material this band made like a glove.
Oingo!
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He got the high sign so he jumped a bus
And along the roads that wind on through
The hot Mojave and the Jericho
He'd start his whole life anew
And what he'd left behind he hadn't valued
Half as much as some things
He never knew
He got dropped off on a street in town
Where a grey old man looked him up and down and said
"Son this ain't no western movie matinee
And you're a long way off from yippee yi yay
Cause I can tell at a glance
You're not from 'round these parts
Got a green look about ya
And that's a gringo for starts
Sometimes the only thing a western savage understands
Are whiskey and rifles and an unarmed man like you."
"So you gotta keep on the move
And don't let that fancy paint fool you."
And then the old-timer pulled him close and said,
"You've come a long way, I know
You got a longer drive ahead
Through the bones of a buffalo
Through the claims of the western dead
And just like the spokes of a wheel
You'll spin 'round with the rest,
You'll hear the drums and the brush of steel,
You'll hear the call of the west."
Call of the west
Harshly awakened by the sound of six rounds
Of light caliber rifle fire followed minutes
Later by the booming of nine rounds from a
Heavier rifle
But you can't close off the wilderness
He heard the snick of a rifle bolt and found
Himself peering down the muzzle of a weapon
Held by a drunken liquor store owner
"There's a conflict, " he said.
"There's a conflict between land and people
The people have to go.
They've come all the way out here to make mining
Claims, to do automobile body work, to gamble.
To take pictures, to not have to do laundry, to
Own a mini-bike, to have their own cb radios and
Air conditioning, good plumbing for sure, and to
Sell time life books and to work in a deli, to
Have some chili every morning and maybe, maybe
To own their own gas stations again and to take
Drugs and have some crazy sex, but above all,
Above all to have a fair shake, to get a piece of the
Rock and a slice of the pie and to spit out
The window of your car and not have the wind blow
It back in your face."
Now from the high timber line to the deserts dry
Who'll risk dangling on some hangman's tree
To stake their claims on these prairie plains
While they say this lunch is not had for free?
Just like the spokes of a wheel
Who'll spin 'round with the rest?
They'll hear the drums and the brush of steel
And I'll hear the call of the west
Call of the west
Yeah, seriously I've heard of what a handful he was off of the stage based on Concrete Blonde's semi-biographical "Joey" about the singer's relationship with him/dealing with the alcoholism that prematurely ended his life, but hearing this, I guess I can understand his talent, how he managed to deliver on stage, even if he might not have been able to draw the line when he got off of it... RIP MM.
Moreland, guitar Hero.
social distortion did it better.
One of the most underrated bands ever!
Yes 1 hit wonder in America but great song
RIP Marc Moreland (January 8, 1958 - March 13, 2002) wailing on that guitar
one of the most overlooked bands ever in my opinion. hipsters would eat this shit up nowadays
Jamie Mickelson *You just Nailed It to the floor Brother ! 👣
Stan is the man!
Stan was always way ahead of his time
Aint it the truth.
First heard this blasting from a second story dorm room in Wilbur Hall at Stanford University c. 1983. Loved it then, love it now. One of those songs best played at high volume. Best cover ever.
Mexican radio wall of voodoo
Mexican, radio Walla voodoo
Mexican radio
His voice is so fucking cool :D i just heard "Mexican Radio" in the car. *mind blown*
This song was the highlight of the US 83 concert. These unearthly sounds surrounding me, floating across hundreds of thousands of heads.....I stopped and stood still and just absorbed that moment, even today it makes my ears tingle
I just discovered this and thought, "Oh no - they probably butchered a great Johnny Cash song!" But then I listened to it and I LOVE IT!! This is one of the best covers I have ever heard of any song period. These guys were so underrated!
This is my favorite cover of all time.
This cover is basically me when I intentionally sing a song in an off key mocking way
@@NoName-le4rl yes
Absolutely felt the same . This could be the greatest cover in HX
Before Johnny
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The Greatest Ring of Fire ever. The guitar work, out of this world
Stumbled upon this GEM of a cover after not hearing it for at least 15/20 years....
Has aged like a piece of fine Vintage Cheese...
It started me wondering " What did Johnny Cash think of it ?"
Dug about the web 4 a bit & found -
Songfacts: Did you ever hear back from Johnny or his people about what he thought of it?
Stan: I did. Met him a couple of times back in the middle '80s, maybe late '80s. One time me and my solo band were staying in Edinburgh, Scotland; we were playing there. And the whole Johnny Cash family was also in the same hotel; they were doing Johnny Cash's Christmas in Scotland. So we had a good time sitting down at the bar with June and Carlene and people like that. And I asked Carlene, "Has your dad heard our 'Ring of Fire' song?" And she goes, "Oh, my dad's a strange man." And right at that moment the elevator doors opened up, and it was Johnny. And you know people of Scotland aren't that tall. It's not that they're small, it's just that they're not that tall. And when this guy came out of the elevator, it was like there was some super-human being coming towards us. He looked very studied, he was tense. It was time to go to the show. They had a big show to do. So he motioned to everybody in the bar that was with him, "Time to go." And everybody just jumped up like a lightning bolt and went out the door. And Carlene said, "Oh, yes, Stan, he loves it." (laughing) So that was enough for me.
www.songfacts.com/blog/interviews/stan-ridgway
Ha was just wondering what Johnny Cash thought about it when....
Great find. Thanks for sharing
Wall of Voodoo did an amazing job on Ring of Fire. They made it their own it's the greatest cover.
This is actually 2 songs, not 1. It starts as Ring of Fire, but at 2:37 it switches to a totally different song: The Theme to the movie 'In Like Flint'
The genius of these guys. Killer cover of Johnny Cash standard that ends with the In Like Flint theme. A space in time.
Incredible. Perfect balance of holding back and letting out.
DAMN John Boy................. Beautiful Analogy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ohh & Fletchers Flesh' , Hush Up Child, Grown-Up's are talking here.
:P
RIP, Joe Nanini.
One of the most creative drummers of the 80's. I remember being wowed by him playing pots 'n pans and a HUGE cracked, floppy cymbal.
Also, Chas T. Grey (synth player on the left) always reminded me of Dick York.
John Beekman Marc Moreland died too.
Truth Reigns Forever Is that in English? No understand, sorry.
Truth Reigns Forever Beekman is the surname of the original comment maker, you absolute drop kick. I didn't type "Beekman". I mean, how dumb can you be? You, sir, are the new world champion of dumb.
Truth Reigns Forever You are not a clown, you are the entire circus 😅
Totally looks like Dick York!
Yes. I love the way he hits the guitar.
Yes 00:15 , 01:35 and 02:38
Found this thanks to an episode of People Of Earth. This is by far the best cover of this song and weird and unique to boot! I shall never forget this.
That trumpet coyote howl at the end! LOVE
I love that "Our Man Flint" riff in the guitar solo.
Yes! I recognized Our Man Flint!!
I love quoting the Flynt line sprinkled into some of my performances!
Saw them at the Kabuki in San Francisco in 83. Never stopped being a Wall of Voodoo western savage since.
Loved this whole 'set.' The plants, the stage, the sarcasm. Great band
It's no secret that I regard Marc Moreland as a legend, but in this particular instance, I must admit I keep going back for Bill Noland's "trumpet solo." It perfectly rides the line between brilliant and utterly ridiculous.
Everyone knows what you think of Mark
@@WilliamViets You are what everyone knows about Mark
This is amazing. Johnny Cash should have covered Camouflage, that would have been brilliant!
That song is right up Cashes alley. That would have been really coo. Not sure if Wall of Voodoo would have been on Johnny's radar though.
I so want to hear that! Any AI musicians out there who can make that happen?
One of The Hippest bands at this time
Just got directed here on the recommendation of a NPR interview. CZcams is littered with gems like this, it is endless - you just have to keep going to the edge.
Was at the start of an episode of Blacklist. I thought that sounds like Stan Ridgeway. Found it here. Brilliant
By far, my favorite band of the 1980's..
My favorite band since the 80's
This is what happens when you take the one Alpha nerd from 5 different high school bands, send them to college, and then let them form a band. Outstanding in every way!
Love this band. They have their own unique sound. That I can appreciate.
This was suggested to me today 2/9/2023. I saw WoV in New Orleans this same date in 1983. 🎭
There's a little musical genius stuff going on here.
The guitar player pooping out a bunch of random notes in the middle of one of the most recognized and iconic country tunes ever written is just brilliant...
I love this version..!!! wall of voodoo, Devo, & talking heads..!! reminds me of college in 1989..!!!
If your going to sing ring of fire you must have a cigarette.
And Cocaine...
And Mariachi guitars
and a papa smurf hat? shut up
A definite contender for best cover version ever.
Trumpet dude at the end was hilarious and pretty much killed the end.😂
Incredibly cool! I saw them at the US Festival 1983, I was 14 years old. Will never forget 👍
Reminds me of stuff you used to see on cable tv back in the late 70s or early 80s. I see talent here, but more a stillborn project than a full term hit. In the hands of a good board man in a good studio-that could have really been a rock history gem.
People of earth brought me here, love this
This is how music should be... Random experimental and fun
I saw them at UC Irvine in March 1983! Absolutely amazing concert!
1 of the best talents of the era 80s and 90s rocked
Wonderful cover
saw them perform this track with Andy in 1986 in London (Dingwalls) Carlene Carter (cash) joined them on stage for this track. The memories !
+Keith Bate I bet that wa a great show!
Dan Hiteshew
It was ! been going to live gigs since 1973 and Wall of Voodoo. Who I saw numerous times in the 1980's are still my fav live band ever.
" Spit out the window of your car and not have the wind blow it back in your face. ". Prolific words.
Possibly the best cover song I've ever heard.
Such an amazing band. Not many people delved into their other works. Sucks to be them.
Yeah, like Call of the West and Dark Continent! Brilliant
Holy shit... Im 48, never heard this one. I know Mexican Radio... but this is just fucking cool. These guys where soooooooo under appreciated.
Best cover of this I've ever heard. Otherworldy, and that mad bastard in a suit with the mic is the cherry on top. Spectacular in all its pieces.
I remember the band from their pop hit 'Mexican Radio ' when I was a kid. I have kind of rediscovered them and they were so much cooler than I realised! This is great love that early 80's punk sound..where's my old Big Black albums?
what an awesome cover, WoV actually added a whole new take to an old tune - I applaud bands that do this
I wish there was a way to go back and see a Wall of Voodoo show. Wow!
Wow!!! A great performance of a great song!!!!
What a great cover great band very underrated they did a really good job covering the song they made it their own✌😎
They were one the best new wave bands in America.
Absolutely.
What the fuck!! I'm too wasted to comprehend what I'm listening to..be back when I figure out whether or not I like what I'm listening to..
I aswell saw them in 1982 with Missing Persons it was awesome 😎
They have to be a great band, they made it on radio in mexico
Yeahh.
Remember when this used to get air play on knac 105.5 long beach ca!
I watch this a few times a week. Incredible sound
Going into 22, i dont think anything can top this version..and nailed it live!
happy new years friends :)
The kind of music my dad listened to when he was in school THAT WAS WEIRD as shit xD! Ahh back in the good ole days
Saw them in 82 in LA show was amazing. Starting this song in the dark with strobes. One of the best shows I ever saw
“Drums and other arguments” is such a good phrase
heard this while watching "People of Earth" had to rewind and listen again.
I was just telling this deer that I met how now I can't get the song out of my head.
I see what you did there
This is stellar. Beyond stellar. They were such a great ensemble. More powerful together (imo).
Best version of this song ever!
Damn! I miss these days!
This is deliciously weird and wonderful!
I had the joy of seeing them in March 1982! Best concert. The Red Devils were the opening act!
Saw them open for The Residents in Pasadena California. Chuck Frisbee and I were wearing white paper jumpsuits that we had "liberated" from the plasma manufacturing plant that we both toiled at. It was a strange strange evening. Hey gotta go I think I hear my Mom (Mrs. Baldwin) calling me....
I was there too. Stood in line at the concession stand right behind Mark Mothersbaugh. I thought it was weird that the guitarist stood as far right as he could from everyone else (like in this video) I thought maybe he was really mad at his bandmates
Rob Baldwin Wait, Wall of Voodoo opened for The Residents? Man, that's such an amazing pairing it almost makes my brain explode! It would be killer for the surviving WoV members to collaborate with the Residents.
Saw them as the opening act for The Stray Cats in a small overcrowded club on a sweltering June night in Syracuse, NY. What a great show.
Totally thought I'd cringe my way through this but it brilliant. Nailed it.
Out standing.
Just heard this on "People of Earth" and the few brain cells left from the 80's told me that it was Stan and the boys. Check the box marked: "correct."
Isaw them live back in the day and loved their version of this classic. Still do.
Saw them at the Kabuki in San Francisco in 83. Feel like it was yesterday.
Takes me back to when there was a real alternate scene. What happened to all us cool kids? LOL
They grew up and went to work. Now they have bad backs and diabetes and worried about having enough for retirement.
Indeed. Punk and New Wave was the "alternative" music of the late 70s and 80s.. The great thing about it is that although all the great (alternative) bands of that amazing era were all lumped into 1 or 2 catagories......every one was different. These days, although I think there is still great music being made, its sometimes hard to find any real distinct differences between alt rock bands.
Hey, I’m a millennial and I still think you guys and this music are cool! :) Let 80’s music live forever!
The internet happened and us gen z nerds made use of that with Bandcamp
We got old, which was never supposed to happen to us. lol
So different from the original, but that makes it so cool!
Loved this! So very eighties....the whimsical mocking if Americana, tinged with darkness! And the flamboyant swagger!
Stan is so interesting in his approach to Covers.
It's a quirky combination of country and new wave, but for some strange reason it works.
Love this version of Ring Of Fire, awesome!
This is incredible. It feels like a half awake fever dream seen on late night TV.
RIP JOE AND MARC
I love these guys voice so fucking much. I remember when MTV played "Mexican Radio" for the first time - blew me away. I was saddened to read several of the band members died too young.
I had an MRI last week and this song came into my thoughts!!!!
Such a great version! Was fortunate enough to catch them in Vancouver and did an interview with Stan for the UBC radio station magazine.
This might be my favorite cover
Obviously the late and great man in black Johnny Cash gave his seal of approval to WOV version Classic 😎✌️.
Magnificent
No one will understand these guys and their music, unless you are finally ready to realize
that nothing matters.
Me too. I recognized the voice, unmistakable.