Lindisfarne's Geordie Genius Alan Hull Documentary.
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- čas přidán 20. 02. 2022
- Brit Award winner Sam Fender goes in search of a musical hero from another era - the late, great, Alan Hull of Lindisfarne. Sam is amazed how few people, outside of his native north east, know much about his hero’s work. He’s now on a mission to win back Hull’s place in music history.
In this film, he traces the career of the man whose words and music put Newcastle and supergroup Lindisfarne on the musical map in the 1970s. Alan continued to write classic songs until his early death in 1995. He spoke of love and life, championed the underdog and the misunderstood, and celebrated working-class people and his hometown - both of which he loved with a passion. Alan lived and wrote through turbulent times - writing eloquently about the troubles in Northern Ireland, the Falklands War and the miners’ strike.
Sam digs out great archive interviews, performances and unseen footage, and meets friends, family and bandmates who knew Alan Hull best. Sam also hears from top stars like Sting, Elvis Costello, Mark Knopfler, Dave Stewart and Peter Gabriel. All were huge fans of songs such as Lady Eleanor, Fog on the Tyne, Winter Song, Clear White Light and Run For Home. But he also finds that Alan inspired an entire new generation of musicians like Kay Greyson: a young rapper from Tyneside. To his surprise, Sam discovers ‘Hully’ also took the lead role in an acclaimed BBC TV primetime drama. He reveals a complex man - a political animal, a drinker and an agitator, beset by his own insecurities but someone who could break hearts and inspire minds with his lyrics and melodies.
From the BBC website.......... - Hudba
Lady Eleanor is one of the best songs ever written. Thanks Alan. RIP
I agree, it's magical, but bloody difficult to sing.
Its very Fleetwood Mac and had Fleettwood Mac recorded it then it would be famous the world over which is what this documentary is all about I suppose
I’m from the Canadian prairies, Alan Hull and Lindisfarne were not a factor in our musical landscape to say the least. As a teenager, my friend’s brother gave me 2 albums, Fog on the Tyne and newly released Dingly Dell. The music wasn’t in his wheelhouse but he thought I might like it. At that time, I had no idea that Lindisfarne was a holy island monastery invaded by Vikings in 793. No idea that I had Georgie roots. My grandparents immigrated to Canada, shortly before my father was born. They had funny accents and weird ways to turn a phrase. Many years later, I discovered they were from north Tyneside. My friend’s brother, my father, and Alan Hull are long gone, but the songs remain with me. Thank you for the journey Lindisfarne
They have a music festival at Lindisfarne every year. It’s great! We played at it a few years ago and you could walk right out to the Holy Isle at the right tide!
Wow !! I just read your comment it just put a chill up and down my spine awesome I love music and I have always been aware of Lindsfarne but not Alan Hull, I am now, I'm irish and I've yet to meet a Geordie I didn't like thanks for the music ❤
I wonder what he would think of the present state of uk now. This government have brought us down to the state of poverty that Tyne side experienced then. I know I am a Goerdie, and I had to move away to find work!
Wonderful to hear that someone as far as Canada - loved our Geordie Hero - Alan Hull 🖤🤍
I spent 3 months in Newcastle in dry dock with the navy,,, what a city what wonderful people and lindisfarne what a band,,, Rip alan 🙏
A German here. Even I knew "Run for home" as a kid, and a few other songs. Lindisfarne was a well known band in Germany. I have no idea why someone who wrote so many beautiful songs is not much more popular.
I'm from Brasil, a very different music culture, but I love the songs and the voice of Alan Hull. He really left us too soon.
50 years ago I was 17
My friend just passed her driving test,borrowed her dad's car on a raw foggy December evening, drove us from Marske to Middlesbrough, passing ICI on the way , with its flares shining through the gloom!
Lindisfarne played town hall crypt and the audience raised the roof signing along .
The memory of everyone singing "when winter comes howling in " is giving me goosebumps. Thanks for the beautiful programme.
My friend and I both left the uk in our early 20s and live on different continents. But we stayed in touch and still feel the connection to north east . Cant wait to see what she thinks of this!
Such a huge loss to the music industry when he died, an amazing inspiration to music, I was lucky enough to see them perform and i happen to love the geordie accent
I love the Geordie accent too
@@barbarapalmer8224 my da was a Geordie died 1977❤️🖤🤍
Oh, you lucky thing ☺️.
Me too, love a Geordie accent-in fact I just LOVE any accent (minus a small few, but wouldn't dare say 🙄🤭).
Haway somebody else comment, my wife was a school bus driver here in Ontario, Canada and she had all the bairns on her buses singing Fog on the Tyne, coz I'm a true blue Geordie.
Absolutely brilliant!
It's Howay
@@jazzflute2465 you say potato I say spud, so hadaway and lorn ya pronunciation, its ha-way not ho-way.
@jimfell7147 if you're a Mackem it's Haway.
Wonderful singer, songwriter and musician who was taken from the world way too soon
I was a very young boy , when I met Alan, his songs and joy touched me. I’m now 64 sad to think he left us too soon
He played at South Shields amphitheatre. Not that many people turned up. All his songs were fantastic, I can’t get my head round how he wasn’t more popular. Great hooks, great tunes, great lyrics.
I loved this man. Such a poet
I love Lindisfarne's music. Alan Hull was a tremendous songwriter and sadly under appreciated.
A genius at work, nothing more and nothing less 😢..
I couldn't agree more. Well said!
Thank you for a wonderful tribute, so many wonderful songs. Sam Fender you did a great job along with those involved with the production. Alan may be gone , but never forgotten.
Excellent. I remember seeing Lindisfarne several times when I was young. Terrific band and great songs.
A pure poet. I remember sitting across from him in a pub. No airs. Everyone knows the songs in Tyneside.
One of my great regrets was not getting the chance to meet Alan, I had the pleasure to see Lindisfarne twice in Aberdeen the first time I heard the "Winter Song" an amazing tune that I performed a couple of times myself along with my tribute song to Lindisfarne "No moon over the river" just came across this Documentary a great tribute to Alan and the band
A lovely trip down Memory Lane with tears coming through occasionally. We were fortunate to have him and the wonderful legacy he and the rest of Lindisfarne have left for us all to enjoy. Howay the lads 😁🤩
A absolute brilliant documentary of Alan hull well done by Sam fender loved it brought tears from a proud north east lad proud of were I come from
I found it a delight too. It was very well done and made me a happy woman.
I remember him doing a small gig in a small building, behind a pub in Parkstone, Dorset, back in 1983, it was a very intimate setting, only paid about £3.50 for a ticket, I feel very privilidged! Great tribute to a great songwriter!
Thanks for this documentary. I love Alan and his music. God anointed him to reach into people's hearts.
Thank the BBC who found the means of recording so much of Alan Hull's life and editing it so well.
A legend who made you really watch and listen to the songs.R.I.P
I never knew! I'm so thankful for this documentary--and for the new opportunity given me to know a great songwriter, a great human.
One of the best British Folk Rock Bands, RIP Allan,,,
Without doubt a total genius, geordie or not pure class. should be mainstream and everyone should listen to his music.
I am a Manc - lived on the South Coast too but by God Alan Hull - what a guy - symbolises NE music and culture
Creative brilliance of a man, authentic to his roots and honest to his friends and family. Wonderful documentary, thanks!
Rest in peace Alan, we're still listening❤❤❤
Thanks for uploading this - could not see the original broadcast, which was UK only. Songs of my youth and my hometown..... priceless. A great tribute by Sam Fender and the remaining bandmates of a musical genius.
Run for home, is a brilliant song. Play it LOUD in a car, going home. Great lyrics and a killer tune.
Absolutely beautiful documentary....and good to know that my long held belief that Alan was one of the greatest British songwriters is upheld by other great songwriters... and of course his legacy continues
Lady Eleanor and Meet Me On The Corner are two all-time classics - thanks Alan Hull !
I loved Lindisfarne! Lady Eleanor. Still effects me everytime I here it.
Newcastle City Hall Genesis supporting Lindisfarne, I was there in the 5th row ……Missed the last bus and walked 15 of the 32 miles home.
I was at one of Lindisfarne's Christmas concerts in 1976 at the City Hall. I was 16 and it was and remains one of the best nights of my concert going life. I am now 63 and have seen all of the big acts: Pink Floyd, Genesis, Led Zeppelin, Jethro Tull to name a few.
I remember a hairdresser on stage cutting Simon Cowe's hair and I think then throwing the shorn locks into the crowd. Hot baked potato after the gig. Great memories. Thanks for posting.
I also went at around that time to one of those legendary Xmas concerts at the City Hall. Magic. Those concerts were just special times in Newcastle. Geordies were always so proud of Lindisfarne. For good reason too.
♥️🇬🇧😀 outstanding documentary. Thanks, lady Elanor always has and always will stand the hairs on the back of my neck up.
Great documentary, Sam Fender now a mega star in his own right. I remember Alan Hull tirelessly performing for Miners Strike benefits in the great but doomed struggle of 1984-85, "Heroes" a song about the strikers and the strike still brings tears to my eyes looking back.. His wife and daughters tributes were a highlight of the documentary for me, what gentle beautiful women. God bless you Alan, you left a large and still thriving legacy for the region and beyond.
Superb documentary. Derek Dick (Fish, formerly of Marillion), directed me to this. Cheers Fish.
Brilliant documentry about Alan Hull and Lindisfarne
Amazing musician.. the music goes on forever
Thanks a lot for this documentary! A singer 💗
That was superb , found it very emotional. Thank you
First album i bought ,fog on the tyne ,still my favourite
Thanks for uploading this! Been wanting to see it since hearing of its release. He was such an amazing writer & with a voice that can give you chills. A rare gent.
outstanding film, loved it, grew up with all those songs
Lovely documentary , thank you ...
Lindisfarne had a special resonance for me as it coincided with me living in the NE at that time and developing an adolescent awareness of the arts. Alan Hulls songwriting is shaped by Tyneside and its places and people.
It is as geographically specific as the Smiths were to Manchester or The Beatles to Liverpool. It is a mystery as to why Alan Hull isn’t recognised as he should be. Perhaps he will be like Nick Drake and finally be acknowledged for his genius. There has never been a better time to hear the compassionate warmth of his songs.
Thanks for posting this.
Great documentary. Thanks a lot.
Thank you🙏🙏🙏
Fantastic music documentary of a very, very talented musician, songwriter, and band.
Loved his homeland, its people and the geordie ethos.
What a fantastic doc! Watching Sam, towards end, watching that young guy singing his heart out... I had a year welling up too. Love it+but then Pipe Dreams is in my ...top 7 albums of EVER ☺️. RIP, lovely X.
I don't know why but there is something pleasing about Jimmy Nail being a fan for want of a better word.
It's the respect that I love about it.
what a great biography, thank - you ( the fender bloke , for making it relevant) 👏
I will never forget Alans support for the Miners Strike. He will always be a hero forever in my heart. I come from the Mining Community and i cant tell you enough what he meant to my family.
Caught this documentary on catch up on sky last week. Such a brilliant watch!
I'm from London and Kent and I love the geordie accent, but i had almost forgotten about Lindisfarne untill I came across this video. Its brought back a lot of memories from my early 20s, Lady Eleanor, Fog on the Tyne, Meet me on the Corner, etc all great songs from, a great band.
I'll have to get my vinyl out now and re-live my lost youth. Thanks for the memories. 😢
Great doco. Very moving. I was riveted from beginning to end. RIP Alan Hull. Paul in Oz
Saw Lindisfarne every time they came to Glasgow. Loved them. ❤
Without a doubt the best documentary iv’e ever seen’ thank you all’ I got Alan’s pipe dream album but learned so much more a story teller a messenger an inspiration and a love of the common good’ and a family man! Entertainer a brain for sure ❤
Thank you Bruce this really strikes a note in time and in my mind Alan Hull was truly a man of many words and is in my heart every day ty so very much , my mother was a Stanbridge and Lindisfarne was much loved bye my Mother Big Time as a fan RIP Alan Hull .
The very first band I saw live and several times after. I had all of the Lindisfarne albums but I need to investigate his solo stuff. Love that so many big stars are such fans.
Smashing documentary...long overdue...Thanks
I once had a few pints with Alan and the boys in Workington they invited me over and made me welcome A lifelong Lindisfarne fan
I bought the first two Lindisfarne records in a little record shop in Soho in 72, saw them live together with Genesis in Dortmund January 73 shortly before they broke up the first time a few months later. In 2007 when I was 50 years old I found back to the music of Lindisfarne and noticed sadly that Alan died at the same age in 95. Now again 20 years later with always some of Alans and Rods songs in my repertoire, this brilliant music is remarkably the red thread of my live.
"do you spare one thought for Jesus who had nothing but his thoughts.." .. he got me, Im all in. Having become a Newcastle supporter in 2010, I eventually discovered this man and the band Lindisfarne. That time my son and I discovered Fog on the Tyne is a life long moment we both will never forget. Wonderful life .. Im glad I know him...
Well done Sam. Great to see that you yungins haven't forgotten the history of our great music.
Your ok by me mate!
Amazing sing and writer
What a great version of Winter Song by Sam ... Alan is from my generation,,, I remember walking into a shop in Newcastle and the album Nicely out of tune was being played I asked who are they .. it must have been 1970 ...So I don't know much about Sam but that was fantastic Sam
Super documentary, great musician Alan Hull, and equally great songwriter. Always liked and played `Run for home´here in Germany.
Really enjoyed this video thanks ❤
This was a very enjoyable hour. Pity he went so soon
I'm a Yorkie and very proud like most northerner's and Allen summed us all up well. As sting put it he was out dylan.left us too soon but what a legacy ❤ thank you mr.hull and Lindisfarne for great music ❤
Alan Hull is one of my local heroes (the other two being Jack Charlton and Mark Knopfler)
Bravo Sam some day the world will know his genius till then they are missing out on Geordie genius, mind you are certainly doing your bit.
Great piece of musical legacy 👌 👏🏽 touching 🖤🤍🖤🤍
Had the great pleasure to meet him in the Fforde Greene in Leeds after a solo gig in late 70's lock in after the gig a true gentleman.
So great to see this celebration of Alan Hull. I have no North East connection and always felt I was alone in recognising his genius. Despite (me) coming to playing and preforming through punk/new wave I loved his solo material more than Lindisfarne material (which I also liked but thought the solo stuff was more quirky with broader influences).
First single I ever bought Lady Eleanor, seen them about 6 times and always enjoyed their music.
great memorable voice !😊
Wonderful.
Went to see the lindisfarne story tonight at Newark would recommend it to anyone great night out
Had the pleasure and honour of seeing him solo at the Bitter End Club upstairs at the Broken Doll and then afterwards going on the lash with him for a few hours, great crack, I'll never forget it..
They're all so old , I saw them so often around town, they've changed so much , except Sting of course, he's just the same.
All the Lindisfarne members I ever met were great, down to earth people and very approachable especially if you were buying the beer. First time I met them was at he Piccolo on Gosforth High St, I was in awe..
Went to Newcastle City Hall in 1973 from Middlesbrough and it was amazing. Through my only sick note.
Pipedream was a brilliant album loved it
Fantastic Record👍
Fancy looking forward to Lindisfarne and Genesis turn up! God help us.
The six bob tour was my first live gig in Sheffield City Hall, a life changing event
Stings seen everyone he can name drop and eulogise them all 👏🏻👏🏻❤
“Lady Eleanor”, “Meet Me On The Corner” and “Fog On The Tyne” were the ones that got me into Hull. After that it was pure magic!
Everytime I hear lady Eleanor always takes me back some great memories of 1971 at a certain pub I used to use great times
63 now & followed Lindisfarne since me big Bruv Paul (Rip) got me into them! Met them in bar at Half Moon Putney after Toon beat Chelsea(Keegan scored i think)crackin night & all canny lads!! Howay The Lads!!😁👍🍺
The winter song was his best.
Playing a Yamaha FG180 cool, I still have mine since 1972!
Terry Morgan, what a legend in his own right..
Nice one Sam..great memories for me..Hully,Bumper Brown,Dave Woods etc..
Hi Jim,Are you the guitarist who played with Jacka in the 70's? I have a BBC recording where you get a mention.
@@tempusfugitbruce yes..i played on a BBC Tv show with Jacka. Also various recordings and projects I cant remember.ha! We are still in touch. Also did sessions with Rod Clements and Ray Laidlaw at Impulse Studios...
@@jimhornsby1854 Nice one. I wonder if you can remember who else was playing?
Barry Spence-Bass, and Colin Mason-Drums maybe. Charlie Harcourt, Marty Craggs and yourself get a mention.
It's a pretty good audio recording from
30 odd years ago,can you hazard a guess at the year? Let me know if you want a copy
and i'll post a link. Cheers.
Here's the tracklist
1 Working On
2 Love Is What You Want
3 Waiting For A Train
4 Winsboro Cotton Mill Blues
5 Waiting For The Time
6 All In A Dream
7 Railroad Blues
8 Treading On A Good Thing
@@tempusfugitbruce Wow yes I remember them all...Barry and Charlie both passed on, Colin hasnt played for years,Marty still does gigs...would love a copy thanks...regards jim
@@jimhornsby1854 Here you go www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/f76jj2b9obfy3200j59xl/h?rlkey=d5bddju9gyaquk3uju537d8mp&dl=0
The line up was playing around May 1977 with a gig at Newcastle City Hall,i wonder if it recorded around this time,or nearer Jacka's In The Night album 1980. Cheers,Bruce.
Arguably England’s greatest poet.
When he said they were the English The Band that really clicked ... I have to check them out more