I agree with all of you. Been watching this one over and over since the original broadcast. The whole set is on fire. So much soul and intensity... The breakdown at 4:10!
He never lost anythin mate!... he knew it was time to move on...Style Council was a progression with good songs ... then came Weller full bore! . Can't fault the guy... pure genius!.
I remember watching this on TV as a 12 yr old guitar player - I was so blown away by Steve White I decided the drum kit was the way to go. I now make a living playing drums. Awesome performance.
Weller is an amazing talent. Excellent guitarist, wonderful songwriter and a great voice. I love it when scrawny little English people produce these power voices. Him, Steve Marriott, Rod Stewart (before Rod went MOR), Jack Bruce, and women like Cilla Black (who got subverted by bland pop, as did poor Lulu), Julie Driscoll and others. Weller is one of the greats. No-one quite like him. One of the great things about him is the *dynamics* of his longer songs. They are hard rock but also really melodic and atmospheric. Stuff like this and 'Shadow of the Sun', for instance. Plus, on a human level, he seems to be a down-to-earth no-bullshit kind of bloke. I was impressed he turned down a CBE too. Good on him. He doesn't need no endorsement from the Establishment. He's got it from the People.
I managed to get a bootleg CD of this back in 1997 but never tire of watching this. The pure joy and energy of this performance is electric. Rosie Danvers and Wired Strings are superb and completely taken away with the music as they always are when backing Weller. An upload of the whole gig is on here somewhere. Shiver down the spine music.
The amount of joyous energy expended playing that choon is immense.... absolutely everyone involved is giving 100% and loving it...especially the cellist out of "The Wired Strings" who has a smile on her face as wide as her legs wrapped round her cello!
Still get goose bumps watching this, after years and years of watching it hundreds of time - Weller at his VERY best. The leader of the strings always caught my eye. Man I fancied her for years iust watching this gig.
I just found this song today...When it comes to Mr.Weller, I always want more! He's so prolific, and so potent, whether he's rocking us or serenading us with his beautiful, sensual (but always classy) ballads. I love the lush instrumentation on this one, including the old synth sound near 4:00.! Rock on, Paul!
Nobody comes close to the mighty Paul Weller , ordinary mortals can't replicate there studio work like Paul , his is better and they are all loving it .. Steve whites face says it all ..
Weller at his absolute best. Stellar musicians with him and the lady playing the cello is loving it, she was probably on a night off from the LSO and having a great time!
A friend lent me a video tape (how long ago was that - 1997) of this concert on Later. Profoundly affected me then and now this and Man of great Promise taken to another level brilliant
From Steve Marriott and Tin Soldier to Paul Weller and Whirlpool's end...it's called evolution. The question is...who can surpass Weller? I hope I live long enough! Simply excellent.
I've got an old videotape I made of this show/concert back when it was broadcast on MuchMusic back about 15 years ago. I'm frantically trying to get a dvd of it as I'm afraid of the tape quality going downhill. Still no luck but I'll keep looking! :) This song was the highlight of the show I think. Love the way Weller and Cradock 'keep the song" going at around the 4:51 area. Whitey is looking around at them, then figures it out and gets it all going again...awesome!
Watched this hundreds of times and it kicks arse every time anyone who thinks he lost it after The Jam need to watch this and apologise!
I agree with all of you. Been watching this one over and over since the original broadcast. The whole set is on fire. So much soul and intensity... The breakdown at 4:10!
He never lost anythin mate!... he knew it was time to move on...Style Council was a progression with good songs ... then came Weller full bore! . Can't fault the guy... pure genius!.
I remember watching this on TV as a 12 yr old guitar player - I was so blown away by Steve White I decided the drum kit was the way to go. I now make a living playing drums.
Awesome performance.
Steve is such a badass drummer!!!
Steve white is a fucking ledge.soo much better than his brother.....
I now own that green Pearl kit
What a fantastic drummer to be inspired by. He oozes class!
Weller is loving it. Craddock is loving it. White is loving it. Even the bloody string section are loving it. Infectious Weller.
We are all loving it!! Just gets the blood pumping every time!!
The "Horn" section...... that cellist is fucking gorgeous!
Don't forget Damon minchella on bass.... He's probably the most animated!
The 15 year old me was jumping rnd the fucking room by this. This jolls holland set is legendary. And yes the cellist is so beautiful in every way.
God
Weller is an amazing talent. Excellent guitarist, wonderful songwriter and a great voice.
I love it when scrawny little English people produce these power voices. Him, Steve Marriott, Rod Stewart (before Rod went MOR), Jack Bruce, and women like Cilla Black (who got subverted by bland pop, as did poor Lulu), Julie Driscoll and others. Weller is one of the greats. No-one quite like him.
One of the great things about him is the *dynamics* of his longer songs. They are hard rock but also really melodic and atmospheric. Stuff like this and 'Shadow of the Sun', for instance.
Plus, on a human level, he seems to be a down-to-earth no-bullshit kind of bloke. I was impressed he turned down a CBE too. Good on him. He doesn't need no endorsement from the Establishment. He's got it from the People.
Well Said!. :)
Totally totally agree!!! Truly admirable👏👏👏
👌👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏
I managed to get a bootleg CD of this back in 1997 but never tire of watching this. The pure joy and energy of this performance is electric. Rosie Danvers and Wired Strings are superb and completely taken away with the music as they always are when backing Weller. An upload of the whole gig is on here somewhere. Shiver down the spine music.
"Time like a hound snapping at my heels" - genius. A great philosophy of life.
Utter, utter class. Plain & simple.
What a great performance! I stayed in and watched it on the box on the night!
The amount of joyous energy expended playing that choon is immense.... absolutely everyone involved is giving 100% and loving it...especially the cellist out of "The Wired Strings" who has a smile on her face as wide as her legs wrapped round her cello!
one of my favourite paul weller tracks
Incredible song. One of my favourite songs of all time. Paul Weller is an amazing song writer.
Just love it when Steve Wight thinks it's all over. Then Weller kicks in again,
Brilliant facial expression
Milli second of confusion before smashing it to pieces again, one of my favourite performances.
seen him live it is a sight to behold he is a musical genius all hail the modfather !!!
Luv this performance absolutely having it is Mr Weller man on fire 🔥... Also the lovely blonde girl playing the big violin thingy 😁is well into it...
The cello and yes she’s gorgeous.
Ian Gardiner I’m in love with her !!!!
Jesus christ i love that big man absolutely loving it in the front row...i watched this as a 15 y/old on loop and it never gets old.
“People change as the panic sets in” very apt. One of the best writers this country has ever produced.
Brilliant.
viewing that brought a tear to my eye just amazing,gave me goose bumps
Awesome version of one of his best ever songs!
Still get goose bumps watching this, after years and years of watching it hundreds of time - Weller at his VERY best. The leader of the strings always caught my eye. Man I fancied her for years iust watching this gig.
Genius! Nuff said.
Masterpiece. Keeping it real :)
No worries. I got the dvd off ebay for £3! Its the best live set I've heard Weller do.
I just found this song today...When it comes to Mr.Weller, I always want more! He's so prolific, and so potent, whether he's rocking us or serenading us with his beautiful, sensual (but always classy) ballads. I love the lush instrumentation on this one, including the old synth sound near 4:00.! Rock on, Paul!
Just played this over and over tonight on repeat - Genius... and talent every one of em...love Whitey on drums x
Immense
When people talk about being The Man, if your name's not Paul Weller, then you're not The Man.
If for a split second you somehow forget just how good Weller is ,just watch this and you will instantly remember!!!
Majestic.....x
Congratulations. You are a lucky man.
Nobody comes close to the mighty Paul Weller , ordinary mortals can't replicate there studio work like Paul , his is better and they are all loving it .. Steve whites face says it all ..
Thanks so much for posting. Absolutely electrifying performance.
no one's as deep as the Well.
this song, this performance is SNAP!
Briliant. As always when Paul does.
I just love this song and this performance - the best
Amazing how I keep coming back to this. I can see that I commented on it a year ago! It never gets old. THE best performance by him ever.
wow simply the best modern day live act no 2 ways about ...always been better live from the jam until today the man is a performing legend
2 words ..
MAGICAL
CLASSIC...
Morissey killing it on trumpet.
Weller at his absolute best. Stellar musicians with him and the lady playing the cello is loving it, she was probably on a night off from the LSO and having a great time!
Genius
One of his best songs and a monster live performance
An epic version. A band in perfect harmony. Utter professionals.
Superb.
one of my favourite Weller songs...the Chameleon of music :)
Weller is such a great live performer.
Thank God for Music Men like this !
Make No mistake about it.....he has still got it!
Saw him last night in Perth, Australia. Great show, great performance!
Enjoy!
Awesome !!
Weller is one of the greatest musicians ever !!
fantastic version. Full of energy. Weller at his best
Weler in his absolute pomp. This is just a fantastic performance and song.
The mans best live track, It still sounds fab to this day, Mr W is God !!
Love the sound of the cello here.
So much adoration for Paul Weller, what an A1 Fucking Legend, respect!
Greatest song ever
I love Boston & Paul Weller
totally rocks - so many years on still!
A friend lent me a video tape (how long ago was that - 1997) of this concert on Later. Profoundly affected me then and now this and Man of great Promise taken to another level brilliant
Epic.
they are all bloody loving it!
Classic weller christ i miss this flavour with steve on the drums timeless
it really doesn't get any better than that. damn.
The tune of tunes
I remember watching Jools Holland every friday night on BBC2 as a kid hoping to catch a Weller performance.
it is an awesome track - superb in the studio - electric live - go man!
He is The Best!!!
This is fucking magic
Brilliant!!!
brilliant song x
I want to dance to this !!!
What memories when I first heard Stanley Road
Paul Weller, angry + a Gibson SG = A happy me. :)
Awesome!!!!!
Awesome 👌
Wow!!!!!😳🧐😎
i love the profound sadness of his lyrics...
Always loved weller doing his Steve marriot swagger on guitar
lady on the cheloo rocin out love her so aswome
Rosie Danvers
La madre que me parió, que versión! Stunning version!!!!
Wow! young Morrissey plays the trumpet at 2:06!! ;)
They don't make em like this no more...
4:17 That's a energy!!! 🤘👍
Increíble...
Paul Weller rules👍🏼
From Steve Marriott and Tin Soldier to Paul Weller and Whirlpool's end...it's called evolution. The question is...who can surpass Weller? I hope I live long enough! Simply excellent.
Still mega fresh
that was live?
farkin' brill. Weller, you simply amaze!
Tune 👌🏽
I've got an old videotape I made of this show/concert back when it was broadcast on MuchMusic back about 15 years ago. I'm frantically trying to get a dvd of it as I'm afraid of the tape quality going downhill. Still no luck but I'll keep looking! :) This song was the highlight of the show I think. Love the way Weller and Cradock 'keep the song" going at around the 4:51 area. Whitey is looking around at them, then figures it out and gets it all going again...awesome!
Unreal.
epic noise
weller is GOD HEAD! san diego california here..US americans like him as well. Cheers!
This is HUGE!
They're all cooking on fucking gas, here. Awesome.
fuck yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Word,
@YannViseur There isn't one ,unfortunately. This was recorded from the telly - I bought it on ebay.
weller is a proper fukin god
Wow now That's Fuckin Class
Superb performance.
Weller at his best.
Craddock rocks and Steve White, for me, best drummer around.