How did they recreate all these wonderful sounds?

I was lucky to find this with Wonderland in the 80s in Minnesota. An absolute stone cold favorite ❤

And they say nirvana did this first 😂😂😂

Multi talented.

leon trotsky mentioned!

The announcer guy clearly got his script from someone who nothing about - or hated - The Stranglers

Has hugh been turkey in 79 for these teeth

At the station is that gary human on drums 😅😅😅

Quite simply the best band that ever walked this planet even though they’ve had some down points at times.

JUBILATOIRE

I'm not sure that they were actually playing here. I have a suspicion that perhaps they were just miming it

Walking contradiction

I want to spend an evening with a guy who laughs watching it. My man doesn't even smile at it 😯😅 The Stranglers : Best band ever !

The SRELGNARTS

All a bit wank . Stranglers fantastic angry young man band

lol at the drummer

Producer: "Play back this time, lads". The Stranglers : "Hold My Beer".

Jim the stripped down bassist plays a Rick - great tone - priceless !

And still a great bassist 😂

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 best play bag ever

Is one of the drum sticks a tiolet brush? 🤣

Never forgotten this episode of Top Pop.

Top guy, great band, and still famous in my book.

For some of JJ's notorious badassery go to hear Rock Stardust video. Jaw dropping tales of him setting some people straight in his own fashion.

love it

Thanks for posting. Looks like Jet having a go at JJ half way through!?

Gotta say funniest thing I have seen

Still kicks ass in 2024!

This is pure chaos I love it ❤

Aaah, the stranglers. Webels to the end. This is a fine example of some bands' ridicule of miming their own songs on TV. And it's the funniest I've ever seen, with Iggy Pop's performances on Countdown spectacular. I laugh out loud at getting their in-jokes - playing each other's instruments, singing the other guy's part. Totally wrecking the whole lip sync atmosphere. Hilarious, and thankyou, you funny buggers!

Are they miming?

Some interesting chords by Dave

I could be wrong but i think they were miming !

awesome !

JJ's a natural drummer because he liked to hit things. (at least back then)

One possible problem is perhaps Patti over-estimates some of the audience. "All that glitters..." is one half of a wise saying that some will not be aware of, and not get the meaning.

Dave holding it all together, looks good on the bass..

Genios!!!

I love how they always have a laugh on these lip-synched TV shows

Just the best ever.

GENIUS!!!

What, you think they’re gonna get it better? I think.

Come on guys it's a nice play back, the stranglers always original. top top top ❤️

Great Song, never heard this one before.The Bass Line later became "Do the European".

From stories at the time in the late 70s JJ Burnel was the real Sid Vicious, he carried a genuine air of menace about him and looked the part. That Gallic don't take any nonsense and don't try that posh sardonic British smartass spiel with me.

The best, concrete implementation of the song at forced playback

So much talent they were all totally at home with the other's instruments.

Ok i'll state the obvious - they were all off of their tits on shake'n'vac....smack! Didnt even try to mime their own gig...

Hilarious embarrasment to playing show with pre recorded sound. All the members switched

Cool as Heck