Uk Subs: Live At The Retford Porterhouse

The undisputed Godfathers of second wave punk, the UK Subs came crashing onto the scene in 1977 when Charlie Harper fell in love with the new raw sound and dropped out of his R&B band, the Marauders, to form a punk rock outfit. By the end of the seventies the Subs were one of the foremost bands on the punk circuit, constantly touring and selling out gigs all over the world. They also became prolific recording artists and enjoyed success in both the mainstream and independent UK charts. Various John Peel sessions were also recorded, as were numerous Top Of the Pops appearances, the last of which as never aired due to a minor stage invasion.

Over a quarter of a century on and the UK Sub's wheels continue to turn and, amazingly, the gigs still sell-out. To find out why go see for yourself. Charlie Harper may well be the oldest teenager in the history of mankind but he maintains an energy and attitude in his performances that would be surprising from someone half his age. Is it any wonder that even today the former hairdresser from Tooting is loved and respected probably more than any other punk vocalist?

This DVD contains footage from three concerts, some of which has never been seen before, covering 34 classic tracks. The Retford Porterhouse gig was filmed in November 1983 and was one of the first occasions that production company, Jettisoundz used two cameras on a shoot. The bonus gig footage, rescued from the darkest depths of the Jettisoundz archive, was recorded in April of the same year and includes footage from a totally manic gig at Manchester Gallery, home to many a classic punk gig. The second piece of bonus footage is from Leeds Branigans and features, Charlie Harper's side project The Urban Dogs, with the Vibrators' Knox on guitar. The sound and picture quality may well be a little below today's pristine digital standards but it's just about all there is out there from the period. Classic stuff indeed, from one of the hardest working bands in the world. Keep kickin' those a**es Charlie!

Includes:

Retford Porterhouse-Nov. '83
Violent Revolution
Still Life
New Barbarians
Veronique
Flood of Lies
Warhead
In the Wild
In the Red
Another Typical City
Revenge of the Jelly Devils
Limo Life
Working For the DB's
Dress Code
Crash Course
Emotional Blackmail

Manchester Gallery-3 April '83
Dragnet
Scum of the Earth
Party In Paris
C.I.D.
Tomorrows Girls
Teenager
Stranglehold