It's never the same watching it on TV, you've got to be there to truly appreciate it. I still make it a goal to go at least one concert a year and I have been going to shows since the late 1990s.
Damn! Back then and to this day, one of the best live bands I've ever seen. Each one of them is spot on, and Cy is one of the few vocalists who pulls off live everything he did on the album AND MORE. I had the thrill of meeting them all after the show (very cool, approachable cats). All I had for them to autograph was a $50 bill I had. Got all their signatures. As I left, Cy yelled not to spend it all in one place XD
Well, look who it is. I just want to say Now, that I was distinctly and deliberately NOT stalking you today, which I'm not very good at because you show up everywhen. In fact, this is time travel, we haven't even met yet. I'm off to the Underworld, for the Equinox. Maybe I'll bring you back water from the Phlegathon, or find the centaur in the 7th circle. Or maybe I'll find the Lethe and forget. Figured I'd listen to this first as a good luck charm, and my lucky card and corvid is here too. I'll meet you on the surface (so we can play cake or death). Do you still have the $50? Don't pay Charon with it.
... I've played , listened to guitar for 40 yrs . ...Jamie is one of the best rhythm guitar players in rock history. There are many great artists , bands who get ,have gotten little or no airtime ..besides the Fixx , Conjure One , Balligomingo , are just 2 of them ...play on
I've seen the Fixx about 5 times over the last 10 years but never in an outside venue like this where they can turn up their volume. This sounds so much like the album cut that it's scary. Having seen them so much, you get a real appreciation for their great musicianship and how they seriously they take their craft.
Saw this 1 year after it was recorded on VHS from the drummer of our garage band that never quite got off the ground way back in 1990/1991. Hope you are well, Phil! (NAR lives on in spirit!)
Amen. Dig more up from this show if you have it. They sound great. Outdoor shows do these guys justice. They can crank it up a few notches. They sound very tight still.
I'm sure Spring-breaker's were thinking, "Oh my god, these guys ROCK! Why the hell are they not played on the radio more?" Ah, Calm Animals... I saw them on this tour. It was absolutely mind-blowing. Another completely over-looked album was "Element." I can listen to it over and over and over. What a incredible band. Absolutely incredible. I got the chance to say that to them once. We were hanging out back stage. I said, "Thank you. Your songs have really put my feelings to music."
This is a perfect example of WHY The Fixx are such a GREAT LIVE BAND!!! The Fixx are in my top five favorite bands of all time. Unfortunately, I was only six when they came out with "Reach the Beach," but appreciate how much more sophisticated they were compared to their New Wave counterparts at the time. I'm not going to lie, 80's Music Rules. Also, Subterranean is one of my favorite Fixx Songs. The keyboards and guitar are my favorite sections of the song. Of course, Cy Curnin has a great voice and is an AWESOME Frontman. His lyrics are INCREDIBLY SMART!!!
Holy crap! Jamie at 1:23! That is how you PLAY a guitar. Music is putty in his hands and 2:19... What can be said. Rupert knows his keys. Lives and breathes the synthesizer. These guys are sooo good and their videos don't have nearly enough views!
I'll never forget seeing this on MTV in 1989 (I Think!) and Cy's hair tripped me out. Reminded me of the sheephearder dog on Bugs Bunny. Nevertheless they were the best of the day. Awesome performance and unavailable for years!
This song has grown on me like no other. Why the hell was I not listening to this in 88 when I felt that music was dead. Tough on Cy at end of video. Not getting the last riff at the drop of his arm is like raising the arm for a high five and not getting it.
@numinaII Too sincere. I think that's it. Their sincerity is the opposite of the hip disaffected attitude required of most Brit pop in order to draw the favor of critics. They're simply more mature then most of rock.
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The Fixx was an incredible New Wave Rock Band in the 80's! I still listen to them today. They will always be a Great Rock Band. Long live The Fixx!!!
I remember the weekend this aired on MTV! The memory has stayed with me to this day....Dude! I felt like I was there!
It's never the same watching it on TV, you've got to be there to truly appreciate it. I still make it a goal to go at least one concert a year and I have been going to shows since the late 1990s.
Saw them live in 1989 in Houston. I was front row. Cy shared a cup of water with me. I’m 50 now, and still geek out on that experience.
Ha! They're coming to Lalalalalaland in June, I'll ask them if they remember. :)
Damn! Back then and to this day, one of the best live bands I've ever seen. Each one of them is spot on, and Cy is one of the few vocalists who pulls off live everything he did on the album AND MORE. I had the thrill of meeting them all after the show (very cool, approachable cats). All I had for them to autograph was a $50 bill I had. Got all their signatures. As I left, Cy yelled not to spend it all in one place XD
Well, look who it is. I just want to say Now, that I was distinctly and deliberately NOT stalking you today, which I'm not very good at because you show up everywhen. In fact, this is time travel, we haven't even met yet.
I'm off to the Underworld, for the Equinox. Maybe I'll bring you back water from the Phlegathon, or find the centaur in the 7th circle. Or maybe I'll find the Lethe and forget.
Figured I'd listen to this first as a good luck charm, and my lucky card and corvid is here too.
I'll meet you on the surface (so we can play cake or death).
Do you still have the $50?
Don't pay Charon with it.
That's awesome that you met them, and what Cy said, LOL! They do have that witty, dry British sense of humor!
Great video & time. I was there & young then just like The Fixx. They are playimg at Virginia Beach, VA in OCtober of 2011. Be there!
What a unique voice.
... I've played , listened to guitar for 40 yrs . ...Jamie is one of the best rhythm guitar players in rock history. There are many great artists , bands who get ,have gotten little or no airtime ..besides the Fixx , Conjure One , Balligomingo , are just 2 of them ...play on
This song changed my life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow, did they nail it!!
A GREAT BAND!
This was filmed in Daytona Beach (when it was a rockin place), many good acts once played there. The Fixx is still a great Band!
I've seen the Fixx about 5 times over the last 10 years but never in an outside venue like this where they can turn up their volume. This sounds so much like the album cut that it's scary. Having seen them so much, you get a real appreciation for their great musicianship and how they seriously they take their craft.
Saw this 1 year after it was recorded on VHS from the drummer of our garage band that never quite got off the ground way back in 1990/1991. Hope you are well, Phil! (NAR lives on in spirit!)
Amen. Dig more up from this show if you have it. They sound great. Outdoor shows do these guys justice. They can crank it up a few notches. They sound very tight still.
Possibly best FIXX vid ever?!?!! WOW!!!
The sound department knew what they were doing! Great live recording of one of the greatest bands! ❤
I'm sure Spring-breaker's were thinking, "Oh my god, these guys ROCK! Why the hell are they not played on the radio more?"
Ah, Calm Animals... I saw them on this tour. It was absolutely mind-blowing.
Another completely over-looked album was "Element." I can listen to it over and over and over. What a incredible band. Absolutely incredible. I got the chance to say that to them once. We were hanging out back stage. I said, "Thank you. Your songs have really put my feelings to music."
You still alive man? You checked out Every 5 Seconds ? Solid album from 2022.
This is a perfect example of WHY The Fixx are such a GREAT LIVE BAND!!! The Fixx are in my top five favorite bands of all time. Unfortunately, I was only six when they came out with "Reach the Beach," but appreciate how much more sophisticated they were compared to their New Wave counterparts at the time. I'm not going to lie, 80's Music Rules.
Also, Subterranean is one of my favorite Fixx Songs. The keyboards and guitar are my favorite sections of the song. Of course, Cy Curnin has a great voice and is an AWESOME Frontman. His lyrics are INCREDIBLY SMART!!!
OUTSTANDING!!!
This band can put it together!
you're so right !
this is the music of "our" times !!!
Holy crap! Jamie at 1:23! That is how you PLAY a guitar. Music is putty in his hands and 2:19... What can be said. Rupert knows his keys. Lives and breathes the synthesizer. These guys are sooo good and their videos don't have nearly enough views!
what a great band, what a great song !
sometimes I want to be back in the eighties...
Thanks for this video. Cy looks a little bit different than ...
Never had the good fortune to hear them live ,they sound fuckin awesome! thanks for the upload!
keep them coming, MaccaFixx!!!
Yes Awesome Live Band!Saw the Ink tour.Chestnut Cabaret Philly They Fucking Killed Live!!!
I'll never forget seeing this on MTV in 1989 (I Think!) and Cy's hair tripped me out. Reminded me of the sheephearder dog on Bugs Bunny. Nevertheless they were the best of the day. Awesome performance and unavailable for years!
Yes he is..... and he's back!!
This song has grown on me like no other. Why the hell was I not listening to this in 88 when I felt that music was dead. Tough on Cy at end of video. Not getting the last riff at the drop of his arm is like raising the arm for a high five and not getting it.
Great band, Brilliant song, Great sound, dodgy haircut though! Cy is King!
Now, we all lose, once
Excellent song. I'm beginning to think they haven't done a bad one.
@numinaII Too sincere. I think that's it. Their sincerity is the opposite of the hip disaffected attitude required of most Brit pop in order to draw the favor of critics. They're simply more mature then most of rock.
@n8tureboy You're exactly right........they're way beyond the average listener......
Play it Loud
You know you’ve had a typo in your description for 14 years?
I can't seem to find this song (or album) on itunes. :(
someone pls post reach the beach
Where was this show?
I think Simple Minds was influenced by the Fixx
I love the Fixx and their music,but lately,but lately they seem to endorse the totaliatorism they abhore.
Celebral does not=progressive.