A ROCKIN' XMAS! Americans React To "Slade - Merry Christmas Everybody TOTP"

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[@cloverite]

Christmas in the U.K. doesn’t start until Slade play on the radio. The oddest looking coolest band in the world 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🥳

[@wodm]

and when i see the coca cola truck :D

[@cloverite]

@@wodm Holidays are coming. Although I drink Pepsi 🤷‍♀️

[@DaiBowie]

It’s a war crime if you haven’t heard this 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧✌️

[@wright427]

Amen..

[@Bellabob]

Coca Cola truck and when I first hear Fairytale of New York!

[@alisonrodger3360]

It's not really xmas in the UK till you've heard Noddy Holder scream 'IT'S CHRISTMAS!!!!'. For a complete contrast listen to their track 'How Does It Feel' - truly beautiful and really show's national treasure Noddy's voice off to perfection.

[@philward2538]

How Does it Feel...best song ever..not just Slades best song..Best song EVER !!!

[@sharonwelsh8102]

No one ever reacts to How does it feel and it's such a perfect song

[@thomascalder8296]

Far far away is possibly my favourite song ever

[@Qwertygerty123]

Nostalgia in my grandparents for the Boxing Day party 🥹🥹💜

[@ElwoodShort]

I’ll never get bored of hearing this…. This is literally the sound of Christmas here.

[@home2624]

When Slade played they really did "blow the bloody doors off". Great band. Merry Christmas everybody 🎅

[@andrewlaw]

Noddy Holder was every sound engineers nightmare, his voice is so naturally loud he blew speakers & sound boards up on a regular basis. 😂

[@lisafernley3810]

Merry Christmas

[@lynette.]

Good one😂

[@lucie4185]

And mates with the Prince of Darkness back in the day.

[@KevinHallSurfing]

Big time. Possibly the loudest and most powerful bands I've ever heard live to this day. Maybe Led Zeppelin outdoors ... but indoors ... SLADE.

[@sevenwatson5854]

Love this song so much reminds me of the best Christmases in the 70s when we had poverty, three day weeks, power cuts....but you could walk into a pub and everyone was welcoming because we all had nothing!!

[@sicr7373]

Agreed!

[@paulwilson2651]

The rich had plenty we just never got to hear about back then.

[@garywilliams8312]

Fantastic comment 👏 👏👏👏👏👏 and so so true 👍 Great reaction guys!!

[@SarahWilson-fv5vo]

We had nothing but we were happier than people today I'm sure..

[@jonathansteadman7935]

Don't it just 👍👊S.L.A.D.E

[@StarCannibal]

Nearly 50 years later this song is still the most played sing along and dance along Christmas song in the UK every year.

[@Londoneye57]

Noddy Holder, the lead singer of Slade said in an interview that he doesn't need to work anymore he lives off the royalties of this song. Released in 1973 it is played to death every December. Remember this is the early 70's when Glitter was the order of the day.

[@christopherwoolnough2160]

The only record I have ever worn out!

[@Matty_UK]

It's said he makes half a million a year from this song and the cheque comes in around June July time.

[@nickjacobs1770]

It was written by Noddy & Jim Lea. So they share the £500,000

[@MrsMillwall]

Jimmy Lea produced, mostly wrote and could play everything brilliantly, tis not all Noddy. ⭐

[@timglennon6814]

I hope you are referring to actual glitter and not Gary Glitter? 🤣

[@ChrisPhonics84]

This song is the soundtrack to my childhood Christmas's. When Christmas is at its best. When we're kids!

[@catz4m8z]

It really captures the essence of christmas when you are kid...especially that yell 'ITS CHRISTMAS!!'. Total nostalgia trip.

[@paulhanson5164]

This song was so big that later generations seem to have forgotten that Slade were iconic in their heyday and not just for Christmas.

[@macca8562]

I agree, they had 6 No1s

[@kimcutts424]

This is one the most played Christmas songs over here in the UK 🇬🇧. I cannot believe you have never heard it! 😱🇬🇧🤶🎅🧑‍🎄🎤🎹🎸🥁

[@macca8562]

Noddy Holder said that he wrote his best line ever in this song, " Does your granny always tell ya that the old songs are the best, then she's up and rock n rolling with the rest ", if you have ever had a Christmas family party you will have to say how true that line is.

[@simonwaters2332]

It doesn't matter your age or musical preferences, shove Slade on at a Christmas party and the place will cheer up and rock! From an age when the bands knew pop was supposed to be fun!

[@kJ922-h3j]

Yes British Christmas songs, now youve done this if you haven’t heard…. Wizzard- I wish it could be Christmas everyday The Pogues - fairytale of New York Elton John - step into Christmas Band Aid - Do they know it’s Christmas The Darkness - Christmas time Wham - last Christmas Jona Lewie- stop the cavalry John Lennon - happy Xmas (war is over) East 17 - stay another day Mud- lonely this Christmas Paul McCartney- wonderful Christmas time Shakin stevens - Merry Christmas everyone Boney M - Mary’s boy Child Chris Rea - driving home for Christmas

[@bobbyboko6317]

Don't forget Gary Glitter 😉

[@fionadutton8149]

Mud, Lonely This Christmas

[@sicr7373]

@@bobbyboko6317 Another Rock n Roll Christmas......Top tune!

[@kevinbrown3853]

Greg Lake - I believe in Father Christmas

[@christinestromberg4057]

@@bobbyboko6317 I think we probably should.

[@brianharris7243]

Christmas doesn't begin till Noddy says it does!

[@brianpoole4369]

just for you americans....."SO HERE IT IS, MERRY CHRISTMAS"..by slade... is the second most played and listened to song, in british history..only the national anthem "god save the queen" has been played more....in britain...this song, is still the most loved christmas song of all time, (some 45 years after its premiere)...the band SLADE..were, what we used to call "glam rock bands" back in the early seventies, hence, the dodgy hair and clothes...lol.....this song, is so ingrained into the british national consciousness,...we are amazed here in the uk...that you americans, have never heard of it....in britain....this is the first, and last song, played at every christmas party, across the entire country.... its the very essence of what britain enjoys over the Christmas season.....ps...the royalties, slade must have earned over the years, with this song, must be staggering!!

[@starsailor9774]

Noddy Holder earns around £500k a year from this song.

[@wendypowell6795]

I remember rushing out to buy the 45 single (vinyl) and then dancing to it at the club's.

[@Londoneye57]

I would say Happy Birthday is sung the most :)

[@jonathansteadman7935]

I have to concur with your statement, Fkn luv Slade 👊

[@Tcat506]

Massively popular here in Australia too , still! after all these years

[@moononastick8628]

THIS along with Wizard are THE MOST PLAYED XMAS SONGS in the UK. I guarantee every single person knows the words. Merry Xmas you two 👍🏻

[@paulgardner6239]

This is the best Christmas song ever. Lifts the spirits 100% This TOTP was back in 1973 I believe. Always gets repeated Noddy Holder ( Lead singer ) crushes it.

[@andyharper1523]

This song is 50 years old and never gets old

[@alexfletcher5192]

It's possible this gets played on UK radio (and in stores) about once every ten minutes during the holiday season; almost as if Christmas hasn't begun until it's played. How much this one tune (the third of 3 No.1 singles Slade had in the year of its release - all of which went straight in at the top - and the first of which was sitting there the night I was born) has netted songwriter and head-screamer Neville 'Noddy' Holder is unknown, but it can't be a small amount.

[@mattshaw6674]

You mean you were born when Cum on feel the noise was number one! I entered my teenage years to cum on feel the noise at no.1 - 24th march 1973. Was already a die hard Slade fan, so it was just such a wonderful occasion for me!

[@stuartgibson9755]

Noddy gets £500,000 a year in royalties from this one song.

[@nickname6747]

Quite simply the best Christmas song ever! It hasn't dated since the early 70s - and you can dance to it too! Merry Christmas guys and thanks for uploading! 🎅🌲🍻🍗

[@sharonkay8638]

The cause of many a festive knees up. Well done you guys - NOW it’s Christmas! 🎅🏼🥂

[@lisafernley3810]

Merry Christmas

[@galaxycoder]

SLADE's Merry Christmas Everybody WAS the best selling Christmas song in the World - EVER. It was an early 70's hit.

[@gypsyroadhog]

Think Bing Crosby may have something to say about that as according to Guinness World Records White Christmas is best selling single of all time, not just for Christmas

[@gypsyroadhog]

Ahh , you said was

[@leenattrass]

Makes them a guaranteed half a million a year now apparently, nice work.

[@marcovtjev]

@@gypsyroadhog By a single artist. The various versions of "Holy Night" combined were the most sold song iirc.

[@martye462]

It's a great Christmas song, but it's not even the best selling UK Christmas song which is 'Do They Know it's Christmas' (Band Aid). Slade don't appear in the top 10 best selling Christmas songs of all time either, although Wham are in there at #5 with Last Christmas.

[@simonweaver9000]

I will always loudly trumpet Slade's other singles outside of this classic christmas song. You should react to 'How does it feel', 'Cum on feel the noize', 'My oh my' and 'Cuz I love you'

[@tallthinkev]

Don't forget their cover of Martha My Dear and Far, Far Away

[@nickhale2900]

@@tallthinkev My darlin be home soon

[@geordietoonforlife.1155]

Brings back memories of my youth Noddy holder is the lead singer absolutely class in its day. 👍👍

[@JonTimi]

Never forget - he turned down ACDC

[@ukdnbmarsh]

its quite amazing that you havent heard this before, for us british we have to endure it about 20 times per day on the radio at xmas

[@gypsyroadhog]

And love every play of it 👍

[@2opler]

Noddy was in shop buying a new outfit for Top of the Pops. He says to the assistant. "Yav yaouw anythen ter goo with this shirt?" She replies " How about a kipper tie?" Noddy- "Alrooight then, milk an' tew sugass ployz."

[@keithrudd8003]

Really bad Black Country accent there , mush

[@sandraroyce5820]

My all time favourite Christmas song. So much fun, everybody has to sing along to this one.

[@stephwaite2700]

I know exactly how you feel. I did 20 years in retail, Christmas music can send you crazy.

[@stevenprice9327]

Officially the most listened to song ever! Fact! Makes Noddy just under 1 million pounds each year.

[@christinestromberg4057]

Have to admit that in that shot he does resemble Michael Cain. Never thought of it before. :) I love Slade, though it does get some peoples' backs up, as it's played so much here.

[@nigelpilgrim4232]

That is the lead singer of Slade "Noddy Holder " not Michael Caine it is early 1970s though !!! 🤔👌

[@sentinal2337]

I was 10 years old when this came out and i remember watching this with my Sisters and Brother, now my Grandchildren listen to it. Life flys by so fast.

[@kimmarievan-ever6599]

You have just experienced the best Christmas song EVER..and our glam rock band Slade..a bunch of very down to earth brummie boys

[@primalengland]

Slade were one of the greatest live bands ever. At a huge festival. Isle of Wight?… perhaps not. They replaced the headliner act. The crowd bood and began to disperse. They were back a couple of minutes later! I was working in Wolverhampton in the early 70s when a pub band ‘Ambrose Slade’, before they shortened their name. Noddy Holder, the singer shouted. ‘We’re going to play a number for you, now. It’s called ‘Open the Door on me Richard, Don’t Close the Door on me Dick’

[@MrsMillwall]

They played Reading fest and blew everyone else of the stage ⭐

[@primalengland]

@@MrsMillwall Thanks, of course it was Reading. No video, but I’ve heard audio of the gig. Can’t remember the first number. If someone mentioned it I would remember, but apparently, the place erupted. Hugely underrated.

[@crackerdan8010]

@@primalengland Thousands of people singing Merry Xmas Everybody in the middle of June for the encore

[@lindahalfpenny3258]

They replaced Ozzy Osborne's Blizzard of Oz at the Reading Festiva! 1980 and blew everyone away.

[@kingstumble]

I can go even further back. I'm from the same part of the world(The Black Country.) In the 60s the band I was in and Slade, or the 'n Betweens as they were then called, played all the same venues. Countless pubs and of course the renowned "Plaza circuit"

[@skguy7]

This is the all time classic Christmas song ! Noddy really belts it out !

[@johnfellows2867]

This song will always remind me of getting legless Christmas Eve, and then the banging head on Christmas Day !! Nearly 50 years ago, bloody hell !!!

[@daviddixey]

Slade. Noddy Holder and Dave Hill still going strong!! Great 1970s anthem.

[@patdavis6383]

That has been a UK staple for the last 49 years!! You can't escape it! (Not that you want to as it makes you smile!)

[@hrothgar64]

48 years after it's first release, it's currently back in the UK Top 30. I read somewhere recently, that every February, the two writers, singer/guitarist Noddy Holder and bassist Jim Lea, receive a royalty cheque for nearly a quarter of a million pounds for the amount of times this is played in public in the build up to Christmas. You really need to check out more Slade. They were one of the biggest bands of the early 70's. Only The US didn't seem to 'get' them. They were massive everywhere else in the World. They had 3 singles that entered the charts at number 1. Not even The Beatles managed that. And Slade were one of the greatest live bands ever.

[@charleshill9546]

Especially when you're at Reading and Ozzie didn't show - so you got some washed up has been band called Slade filling the slot

[@bobbyshaftowenttosea5410]

Finally, finally, a reacter who comments on Dave Hill's bloody weird fringe!!!

[@kalinaphillips9779]

There was an interview with Noddy Holder (the lead singer)and he said he has never liked this song, but admitted it grown on him as it is played every year multiple time daily everywhere. He said: "it definitely paid for my retirement". This song is from 1973, and you watching them perform on the program "Top of the Pop". You right. I have never noticed that but you are right.

[@paulsmith2516]

This song is basically a Christmas carol in the UK now lol it still charts nearly every year just on airplay. As Christmassy as turkey and tinsel.

[@petertrott2483]

I bought this when it first came out in 1973 and for me Christmas doesn't start until you hear this song on the radio, merry Christmas to you.

[@johndavid2207]

Greatest Christmas song to date. Certainly one of the most famous.

[@heliotropezzz333]

Fun fact: Noddy Holder, the singer, originally comes from the same part of England as Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin and, before Robert Plant was famous, Noddy used to drive him to and from gigs in his father's van. Noddy's father was a window cleaner so the van was full of clanking buckets. That was before Noddy was famous too. Robert really rates Noddy's voice and has tried (unsuccessfully) to persuade him to return to a singing career.

[@penname5766]

And the same place as members of Duran Duran, UB40 and quite a few others. Birmingham has given us a lot of the greats.

[@heliotropezzz333]

@@penname5766 Yes. Also Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, The Moody Blues, The Move, Wizzard and Electric Light Orchestra.

[@jamieforrester2857]

Walsall,

[@Gerrygambone]

@@penname5766 Planty and Noddy would not like to be called Brummies.

[@nelliejames]

thats by far the biggest christmas song in the uk , played endlessly over here around this time

[@Marc.Vanguard]

Just checked, not even in the top 10 of UK Christmas no 1s. The biggest is 'Do they know its Christmas' live aid 1984.

[@nelliejames]

@@Marc.Vanguard just put the radio on tomorrow

[@2e1r3s2]

I was six when this was released and I loved it and still do now. It is xmas when you hear this song in england. Glad you guys love it and happy xmas.

[@susanjohnston8267]

I have to agree, I've skipped Alexa about 6 times playing modern US Xmas slush music, all I got was The Pogues and Johnny Mathis. Thank fook fur Traditional old style 70s British Xmas music to keep us sane. Your going to have to do Wizzard - I wish it could be Christmas everyday.

[@diptastik5651]

I saw Slade live , near Christmas 1983 at the Hammersmith Odeon in London , amazing gig .

[@Mr.Grimsdale]

Loved Slade ever since i was 8 yrs old when me and a mate sneaked in for the last 15 minutes of one of their concerts.

[@pauljohnston3974]

Absolutely loving Daniel's reaction to this. You could tell he was enjoying it by his face 😀

[@darrellpowell6042]

This song will see many more Christmas plays in future as its a great song and catchy. That's why its lasted nearly 50 years as one of the UK's favourite Christmas song played at parties, pubs and on radio. Its a classic.

[@anthonypicknell4914]

These guys are from my hometown … still one of the greatest Christmas songs ever!!

[@Gerrygambone]

Up the Wolves

[@patdavis6383]

Stop the cavalry - Jona Lewie I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday - Wizzard Both worth a listen

[@davidcorbett1713]

Takes me right back to when we were very young, great days kind of brings a tear to your eye remembering better days.

[@grrfy]

Now you have heard and seen this you really need to see Reeves and Mortimer's Slade at Christmas.

[@gypsyroadhog]

Cuppa soup🤣

[@grrfy]

@@gypsyroadhog Bees In MOI Cuppa Soup!! 😄🖖

[@MX-Mug]

One thing to remember that when this was released England was on its knees, 3 day working weeks, strikes, power cuts and so on, but this song lifted the country, and to compare Dave Hill to Cleopatra is great!! He would love that 🤣

[@sagan666]

How can you not of heard this song ? Wow... This is prob the best and most played Xmas song over this side of the pond. And yes, Noel Gallagher did an acoustic cover of this years back.

[@suejaneuk1681]

In the UK this is played in every store you go in. Also, "I wish it could be Christmas everyday" by Wizard.

[@TheMaraki2]

Love, love, love this one. I was 14 when it came out so it's been part of every Xmas since then. It's massive in the UK and like the Pogues and Kirsty it heralds the Xmas season here. I love the energy of it. I hope you have Wizard with 'I Wish it Could be Christmas Every Day' (Al Murray made a joke about it in one of his clips). Another high energy and visually sumptuous display. So glad you enjoyed it.

[@riacoaster8978]

Been listening to this forever - It never gets old🎅

[@Ingleborough111]

I think the song was recorded in New York on a hot summer's day. The shout near the end, 'it's Christmas' was shouted up a lift shaft to get the echo effect.

[@crowhillian58]

Yes you are right, recorded in NY in the middle of a heatwave. The tune itself was written in the late 60s and was intended to be a melodic hippyish song.

[@jillosler9353]

1970s 'fashion' was unique in that with hindsight it was so bad! 😆 Slade is still played every Christmas in the UK; along with Wizard 'I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day' and (for a total twist and guaranteed you won't hear it in any USA store!) The Pogues singing 'Fairytale of New York'.

[@davidpryle3935]

Jill Osler. Oh I don’t know was 1970s fashion that bad. I mean the punk fashion from the 70s still very much influences fashion nowadays. Torn jeans, to give just one example.

[@fionadutton8149]

Love Slade, great live band

[@dazza9326]

Never heard this song? Wow fella, this is massive in the UK and around the World. Slade were a big rock band.

[@MichaelGGarry]

This gets played in the Malls and shops of Singapore, so yeah, really around the world!

[@dannycoventry7927]

Eventually got to see them live in the early 80s, left the Glasgow Apollo literally drenched in sweat from head to toe, greatest live band ever, bar none.

[@sammason5178]

And you MUST compare this with WIZARD'S Christmas masterpiece. They are equally fantastic imo

[@karenward267]

Fond memories of the 1970's. I forgot about this song until I heard it playing on the Christmas episode of the UK version of The Office. Instantly downloaded it and now it is always layed at Christmas. The lead singer is Noddy Holder.

[@alangreenley3257]

1973 and still sounds great today 2022 slade are not just for christmas, they recorded so many great songs, a top top band

[@LondonLocal]

It’s not Xmas day without a bit of Slade 👍🇬🇧

[@humptydumpty9177]

Being ancient, wrinkley and stinking of pish, I was brought up with this band and seen them play many times over the years. Brilliant!

[@alisonwhyte8885]

Hard to believe this was out nearly fifty years ago. still great to hear at Christmas

[@Jenjenilou]

Me and my schoolfriend went to see Slade at Wembley Arena when we were fourteen. Travelled to London on the train and everything, it was so exciting. We absolutely loved them. One of the best live bands ever.

[@traherne6726]

This is played in every shop, on all radio stations in the UK every Xmas. Enjoyed your reaction.

[@simonatkinson6389]

This is 1970's "GLAM" rock at it's finest! The over the top outfits were compulsory! Check out 'T. Rex - Metal Guru'

[@aimee247]

I’m amazed you’ve never heard this song! Defo the best Xmas song. Reminds me of Xmas eve when we’re drunk in the pub, every year it comes on and everyone goes mental 😂😂

[@1954real]

Just realised how good this song is Great Review 👍

[@Boo.....]

Jeez, I honestly couldn't imagine Christmas without hearing this at least 5 times. 😂

[@mooncatandberyl5372]

you mean 5 times a day every day i prersume

[@Lilly8Listens]

Quite simply the best Christmas song ever recorded.

[@CaptainBaptainMusic]

Slade are a top band, and were massive at the time of recording this. Love this song 🤘🇬🇧🤘

[@billyboy77801]

I’ve watched this vid every year since 1973 and never ever heard Noddy Holder looks like Michael Caine. He so does! 🤣 Best Xmas song by a mile. 🎅🏻🍺🍺

[@markhoward2811]

I've met singer Noddy Holder in Wolverhampton and guitarist Dave Hill in Ironbridge. Both were very humble in their conversations as they were once one of the biggest bands in the UK in the 1970's. Many consider Noddy to have one of the most powerful rock voices. They were the original songwriter/singers of 'Cum on feel the Noize' as well that was covered in the USA by Quiet Riot.

[@Londoneye57]

Try Driving home for Christmas by Chris Rea - in fact it wouldn't do you both any harm at all to dive into Chris Reas stuff

[@briwire138]

Just realised this is 50 years old. Still gets played loads over Xmas.

[@dianelindsay4695]

Haha, you've made me look at Noddy Holder in a completely different light, Michael Caine, I really can see it. What a classic Christmas song 😅

[@DeligtmyTimber]

Slade my favorite band as a kid ❤️

[@charliecosta3971]

I just find it hard to believe that Daniel has never heard this song... It's the same in the UK from December 1st, the same 10 songs just get played to death in retail, radio, TV etc. Though Janet Devlins version of this song actually gave me goose bumps. Unbelievable cover

[@OutofCredits]

Slade have done some great songs, worth checking some of their other songs as well

[@parishofrock2963]

Slade are one of my favourite bands of all time & this is definitely my fav Christmas song, even though I’ve heard it 1000s of times.

[@pb-nl7oh]

Yes he does look like him. This is one of the best Xmas songs ever.

[@Payne2view]

For you, the song won the "no bell prize". It is great to hear first time around but I've heard this every year for 48 years. It is the way Christmas is announced in the UK. Once you hear it on the radio or in the supermarket, it is time go get shopping.

[@johnreilly9452]

Slade were a fun rock band from the UK Glam rock era in the 70s they were huge , this track is a staple in the UK Christmas charts. Slade were a very influential rock band. This was their biggest ever hit just about everyone in the UK knows the words. Noddy Holder affectionately is known as old Leather Lungs to some lol

[@jackieclarke5808]

This has been an anthem to my Christmas since 1973 and I love it because it has sooooo many memories attached to it now from a Christmas party at school when I was 10 years old when you had to take your own plate and cup in to have party food to the Christmas I had my first daughter in the 15 th Dec to this Christmas when my 15 year old grand daughter came round and sat with headphones on for most of the time 🤣😂 and all the ones in between. I just love it 🥰🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@JohnM...]

THE Christmas song. Seem to remember they actually recorded this in JULY!

[@fizzyfish]

Can you stop the cavalry…. Driving home for Christmas… the darkness don’t let the bells ring (something like that).. love a bit of Christmas music.

[@paulqueripel3493]

Don't let the bells end, or how how to get the word bell-end on the radio.

[@markkilmartin352]

Wow I've been listening to this since I was 10 years old and that's the first time the Micheal Caine resemblance was spotted. Zulu would have been a very different film with Noddy Holder

[@windsorSJ]

I remember the year this song was released I was in a night club on Christmas Eve and when this song was played the club erupted. You know it's Christmas in the UK when they play this song.

[@ianrandle2780]

I saw Slade live at the end of July once. This was part of the encore. Great fun.

[@BigyetiTechnologies]

Ozzy Osbourne said Noddy Holder had the best voice in rock

[@iancransonsknees7476]

Noddy was first choice for ACDC when they had to replace Bon Scott. Noddy turned them down.

[@ceebee9633]

Christmas Time (Don’t Let the Bells End) by The Darkness is an excellent British Christmas song, and it’s pretty recent.

[@patriciabyrne7391]

Earns them a fortune every year, Slade are a brilliant band and still sound great today💃🏻💃🏻👍

[@desmondbuckley5341]

Love Slade top Band lucky to have seen them live