Beasts Of Bourbon - Psycho (1988)

Beasts Of Bourbon's promo-video for the single 'Psycho' (a Leon Payne song previously covered by Elvis Costello) taken from the 1984 album 'The Axeman's Jazz'.
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[@d-t-b6984]

The old man on the couch and the woman in the background are my grandparents... Cecil and Dorothy Burchardt. My old pop did this as a one off but my nan did bit work in everthing from Anne of Green Gables to A country Practise. They were the best. God bless them both...I miss them everyday xo

[@calista910]

Omg that’s amazing how much did they get paid for this gig

[@user-iu5po3uz2z]

That's so cool

[@StevenIvoire]

Wow! Interesting

[@d-t-b6984]

@@calista910 I've no idea. My family knew they got small gigs in TV and Ad work from time to time but we only discovered they worked with Tex at my grandmothers wake. Never seen so many smiles at a funeral. They were just happy to be getting work at their age. They were both near 70 in this video God bless em.

[@aarenmyatt4509]

wtf sort of response "oh wow how much did they get paid."@@calista910

[@slartibartfast420]

Who knew a song about a psychopath admitting his crimes to his murdered mother over dinner could be so catchy?

[@sarahsatyr7133]

Eddie Noak knew.

[@scratch5191]

Really? We didn't need the enlightening. Bitch.

[@chine84bytwo43]

It's Tex. Who else can pull off a complete psychopath with such sex appeal? Nuff said me thinks.

[@lindanorris2455]

I DID THIS USED TO PLAY ON THE RADIO WHEN I WAS VERY YOUNG. THEN IT GOT BANNED.

[@nevillebowden4948]

@@lindanorris2455 that's funny. Where was this (when too)?

[@baconsarny-geddon8298]

How tf do I remember every lyric, of a song I haven't heard for 30+ years? Absolute classic

[@65pricey]

Im the same but forget why I walk into the kitchen

[@KenOath1234]

me too

[@IStandAlone1]

RIP Spencer. This will always remind me of a certain period of my life.

[@sniffinggluewontkeepfamili3387]

who doesn't love a good murder ballad

[@pam1574]

sniffing glue won't keep families together I know, right? 😂

[@danandersen813]

Why keep incest,inbred families,that they are everyone of those psychofamilies living together,even though it was better if they departed!

[@danandersen813]

I guess you agree,now on second thought!

[@merlinambrosius4398]

The best one ever penned.

[@danielpitman5140]

Probably the deceased's family.

[@erniebuchinski3614]

I love the way his right eye becomes visible at 2:59 for a just few seconds. It wonderfully adds to the creep factor, at least for me.

[@eternalux6343]

Yeah, the lighting on this is perfectly eerie.

[@lindanorris2455]

OH THAT IS VERY, VERY CREEPY!!!!!

[@kapnobataii]

first gig my dad took me to when I was 15 to see these guys play at The Gov, one of the best nights of my life.

[@genemullett]

Wow! Awesome!

[@ElrondHubbard1]

Go dad!

[@JuanDiegoPinillos]

Cool dad man!

[@FrozenTearDropz]

So unbelievably jealous.

[@harrygilligan1345]

Think I'm psycho

[@joeyj6808]

Great cover of an obscure masterpiece. The singer makes the video perfect with that creepy smirk.

[@TheBluBalls]

A year later, but yeah, Tex Perkins makes the clip memorable

[@eduardocarrochio6326]

may have been obscure once, but certainly not for a while now

[@KurtSlotkowski-hj8jd]

Looks like a scarecrow ... lol

[@kaisermarxistdixie6842]

Eddie noack

[@milesdufourny4813]

Tex is the coolest Aussie of all time.

[@bungalobill7941]

Legend has it they recorded this whole album in one night getting most the songs in one take. The cruder sounding songs like Save Me A Place In The Graveyard were near the end when they were mostly drunk

[@milesdufourny4813]

It was recorded and mixed in one 4 hour session.

[@chuckabbate5924]

It's a fucking masterpiece .

[@bungalobill7941]

@@chuckabbate5924 I would compare it to The Stooges "Fun House" album. Which is pretty much a live album also.

[@pauleenwardale6425]

Thank goodness we had Tex and The Beasts in Sydney, were always a great night out

[@gerardo7504]

Managed to catch them at The Trade Union Club in Sydney at the height of "Psycho" popularity. I'm 59 years old and that gig still ranks as one of my favourite

[@sbsmonkeyboy]

Just saw him play this live in Copenhagen. Still awesome.

[@jpg5530]

OMG...As a young Goth, I cried buckets listening this tune after breaking up with my dark soul-less mate... So happy ( for one without a heart) to have re-discovered this dark little ditty.

[@reidgelding7909]

As an old Goth..I hear you...

[@keithepley2132]

I first heard Kittel's version around 1987--88. Loved it. Heard BB version recently--far and away the best version. Sinister enough to pass the David Lynch test. I have always been fascinated by dark side of pop romance. This excels on every level.

[@Old-Roper]

Jack Kittel is the best country version.

[@kilboypwrhed]

Check out the Harley Poe version!

[@vr2723]

If you like dark romance songs, may I suggest listening to a song called “Christmas kids” by Roar. The band made a song about the relationship between the lead singer of the Ronettes and her psycho record label owner husband. Catchy and interesting story

[@joryholstine8927]

You should check out The Growlers version, you would like it!

[@charmicarmicat2981]

Excellent cover, glad I found this.

[@Hiazhunter]

This is my new favorite song, I love it.

[@franciscogattaz1212]

Love the guitar omged such an awsome song

[@davidcollier8175]

Another great version of a really wierd song ! Love it !

[@craigmac303]

Saw their first gig after the launch of The Axeman's Jazz at the Seaview Ballroom, St Kilda, in 1988. Stood close to SP Jones amp, lost hearing for a few day. Incredible gig.

[@vanityunfair4231]

Can Mary fry some fish, Mamma Cause I'm as hunger as can be Oh lordy how I wish, Mamma You could keep that baby quiet Cause my head is killing me I saw my ex again last night, Mamma She was at the dance at millers store She was with that Jacky Wite, Mamma I killed them both and they're burried Under Jenkins in the morgue You think I'm psycho don't you mamma Mamma pour me a cup You think I'm psycho don't you mamma You better let 'em lock me up Don't hand me Johnny's pup. Mamma Cause I might squeeze in too tight I'm having crazy dreams again, Mamma So let me tell you about last night I woke up in Johnny's room, Mamma Standing right there beside his bed With my hands around his throat, Mamma Wishing both of us were dead You think I'm psycho don't you mamma I just killed Johny's pup You think I'm psycho don't you mamma You better let 'em lock me up You know that little girl next door, Mamma I believe her name was Betty Clark Don't tell me she's dead, Mamma Cause I just saw her in the park We were sitting on a bench, Mamma Thinking of a game to play Seems I was holding a wrench, Mamma Then my mind just walked away You think I'm psycho don't you mamma I didn't mean to break your cup You think I'm psycho don't you mamma Oh Mamma why don't you get up

[@mojo5093]

thanks

[@brian6140]

Under Jenkins sycamore

[@kimtodd1202]

@@brian6140 yep, you got it Brian..... 🏴

[@jasperpuccinelli5856]

Theese leeracz are wrang

[@easyturbo3180]

Darude- Sandstorm

[@theaxemanjazz1732]

classic version of a classic song!

[@happenstanceman]

in 1988 I was a junior in high school. I really wish this song had enough notoriety that I could have heard it back then. It would have been an instant cure for hearing too much New Kids on the Block or Paula Abdul on the radio.

[@alonsocomin6215]

Estupenda canción como todo The Axeman's Jazz'. un clásico de esa fabulosa década

[@Brando64]

Released the month I turned 20 years old. Makes me feel a shiitload younger than I am. today.

[@kkgenk7007]

awesome video, they really "nailed it", very unique song. 5 stars on yelp.

[@eloygalvez3280]

I’ve been looking for this song for like 10 years after hearing it once at a metal dive bar in Chicago.

[@allimac5104]

masterpiece

[@mikeperth8027]

I have always loved this song!!!!

[@pam1574]

Mike Perth Me too! 😆

[@cooper28clark]

best version of all ''Psycho's'' :)

[@jaimaaguru23]

Great cover, from a great band. B.o.B. forever!

[@MrYuck-xt8dw]

Great tune! Originally sung by Eddie Noack

[@troublefrye58]

Aaron Yost is this Arron Yost from San diego

[@milesdufourny4813]

And there's a great version by Jack Kittel.

[@layoramirez4993]

@@milesdufourny4813 the best version!

[@edwardliquorish8540]

I should have grandchildren doing covers of this in their bands already. Guess I'll have to wait a decade or two. The best of the 1980's Melbourne bands are still able to be seen in Melbourne.

[@codystegemueller9428]

I just noticed the drummer and guitarist floating in the background lol

[@isaross2710]

best thing I've seen for ages. just woke up and can't stop laughing. thanks. good start to the day. X

[@jackgrattan1447]

A great song, and a great video to go with it. You're just waiting for him to lose it.

[@slimturnpike]

the version this song always deserved.

[@nihilistgrandma9444]

Eddie's is better

[@keithepley2132]

I've heard four or five versions, the original first. But this BoB version is my favorite. Even without the Lynchian video.

[@lindanorris2455]

RIGHT ON!

[@anfrankogezamartincic1161]

I love thiš bànd til 80s, i might be the Psycho too. BEASTS OF BOURBOÑ, my all time party band, Aussie rock rocks for reàl, trust me, i'm from Croatià,just chased thè dragon The tail is a real treat

[@kimbok22]

Deliciously sinister.

[@Clockwork-XIII]

I always get such weird looks when I ask if this is available to play at the bar. Ha ha ha ha ha.

[@luked4043]

Because people want to hear bullshit pop country

[@ling6462]

great song for the great group

[@Onionbaron]

So many goosebumps!

[@harryangel6965]

Love it

[@mikegauthier3617]

Forty people couldn't get Mary to fry them some fish.

[@pam1574]

Mike Gauthier LMAO!😆

[@wakingdisaster8449]

mmm fish im stoned XD u got me thinking about fish and chips

[@destroi5437]

Wish there was more of this cramps style from them

[@ForARide]

By far the most sinister and menacing version of this song - the "Psycho" version! Added to my Psychos, Freaks, Weirdos, Nutters & Headcases Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLNINWcxxj9hE_Uh-BR4sdYG3ymfTXWNTA and to my Covers Playlist:kzbin.info/aero/PLNINWcxxj9hHhXhw5IaBHnwXtEx02zNRU

[@lucasvidana8236]

Amazing video!!

[@phawkins-mi5pc]

Legendary

[@dhanavickerman4097]

TeX at his best. love his teeth.

[@zaxxx1975]

Killer video

[@allencathey6838]

played jack kittell version back in my radio days in s.e. tx. most people did not like it, to strange. i liked it.

[@jessecollin4486]

allen cathey I like the Kittel version the most

[@PandaJackk]

3:10 you can actually see his mother getting up again in the background after he hit her, watch to the right of the chair

[@lucasvidana8236]

Analyzing Star Wars movies is fun too!

[@Druetty]

Very cool! Best version I've heard.

[@Galantski]

The versions mentioned below, along with Elvis Costello's recording, are all legit takes on the song, but this one gets to the dark heart of it most effectively.

[@breakfastsurreal5650]

totally agree with you

[@jeep2keep]

Galantski I think you are correct.

[@nihilistgrandma9444]

Noack

[@BenSHammonds]

@@nihilistgrandma9444 exactly Eddie Noack was a great original version

[@tonner1959]

Eddie noach does Greater version

[@gabysliste2876]

Tex, I love you!!!

[@seyvor]

Que bela indicação, Kazagastão!

[@caioomaia6313]

Vim por ele tbm. Rsrs

[@thiagolagarto]

Gastãozim sabe de tudo...

[@paulobuzz932]

tb to aqui por causa do Gastão...kkkk

[@variniastreet2184]

Sadly. I relate this to my neurotic mother. Rewritten by Kim Salmon. A great psychobilly tribute. Tex really really brings it to a darker context. Gothic & swampy. An iconic Beasts song. For a true dark 🐎 🐴 horse.

[@allencathey6838]

used to play jack kittels version on the radio, people complained said it's too sad.

[@hatednyc]

Great version of a classic.

[@codysvideosoup569]

What a good cover of such a lovely murder ballot.

[@williamjasonpuffer]

Nice cover!!!

[@victorlluncor5320]

DOBLE NUEVA LIMA PERU LO MAXIMO !!

[@dhanavickerman4097]

seems I was holding a wrench mama and my mind just walked away...

[@dorco99]

Never heard of them but this is great

[@williamwalton583]

You AStrayin? Or from odder place else?

[@arifmemovic3383]

this fucking rules

[@edfeltch]

The light pours out of me listening to this.This could be the national anthem of Numerica,lol.

[@petermoore1201]

Yes

[@zaxxx1975]

"Light pours out of ya".. does it!

[@connorjolibois275]

The Growlers do an awesome awesome cover!

[@cuzcuzcuzcuzcuzcuz]

Growlers suck

[@WhiskeyYouth]

Almost as good as the original.. and that's really saying something. This was amazing.

[@lindanorris2455]

RIGHT ON!

[@piotrb8434]

Dark country music.

[@Happynsnappy]

❤️❤️❤️

[@gerlet61100]

ach, was han ich das früher gehört, harte

[@helionautnow4493]

I like the original Eddie Noack version and the one by Ricky Warwick, too.

[@mralexforbes]

Ricky Whitley’s version is my fav

[@milesdufourny4813]

Don't forget Jack Kittel's version.

[@derkyderk9526]

Yall really remind me of Blitzkid but with old country. Much love from WV

[@al3633]

I ran into Tex in George St Sydney in the early 90s, he and I were pissed as farts, we exchanged a few sentences and got on with our lives. But it's a good short story to tell at parties...

[@RAVE_GHETTO_BLASTER]

Nice One!

[@petermoore1201]

{ love the dark heart of this song Fav version.

[@joannbyrne182]

💜

[@DaveAnchovies]

Allegedly, one of the earliest and first band to be referred to as "grunge". Nobody wants to be called that, Tex punched the writer. Not this song, but whatever... this is KILLER

[@thomasshelby2056]

please put this on streaming plateforms

[@morkiethuglife2195]

Every version of this song I know of is good

[@DrewElGringasho]

Nothing even REMOTELY compares to the vibes of the original, but this comes damn close.

[@halloweennerd4076]

Cool. I only knew of the Eddie Noack and Teddy Thompson versions. But this was nicely done.

[@JB-fr3yk]

Why the fuck is this guy so attractive

[@vasilikikatsouda986]

best version

[@bobbyberetta4206]

I still prefer Eddie Noacks original better

[@eldoabrahamson]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIiXpYafaMd1fa8

[@annihilatingangel4588]

Spencer P Jones RIP

[@monsieurlaguillotine3481]

Ok boomer.

[@jewelhennessey2383]

Perfect for a Spree indeed

[@deathgripjohn8921]

fuckin love this cover, so eerie : D

[@austonemalone8440]

Tattoo artist played this song couldn’t stop laughing every time he said “mama”

[@jeddahigley796]

The ultimate Junkie & Western.x

[@m.s.g1890]

Kind of Nick Cave vibe with the look and name The Axeman's Jazz

[@tonybutcher4762]

The 2 Tonys Cohen & Pola could tell some ledgeary yarns about this time in Aussie music. "All you white boys have all the money'' is just 1 about Nick.C. As for Pola running back after getting to the train platform to pick up a stash He'd just stolen from the family seeing him off. He manage to get back on. Miss you all brothers. R.I.P. Anth/Anton. & Let's not forget " just a little bit more" James Cruickshank.

[@DrewSon13]

Hey, sorry just a question: i remember from back in the days a video , shot in black and white, that was happening all around a pure light bulb in a dark room. wasn´t that another video version of PSYCHO by the BoB? Thx for an info if possible;-))

[@MsSez]

Oh Tex 🔥

[@alfonsoruizbaro8988]

Recuerdos del Stravolto....

[@jayrob280]

I waited through the Houle video for him to turn into the Wolfman !!!!

[@elaineayton1]

Love his weird song

[@cynthiasweet6323]

+Elaine Ayton ... The original artist is Leon Payne - a Texas country and western singer/writer from 1950s.

[@davidkraus4094]

Now we need a social distortion cover

[@thrustingu]

1968 Eddie Noack's most famous recording. Written by Leon Payne.

[@jayscraggs6320]

Heard beer drinking daddy by him some years ago that got me here but man think this one's my favorite

[@alexmason7353]

This song reminds me of Bates Motel

[@unclejack8295]

Yall ever start up yo car then drive 12 miles away to a store blackout the entire time not knowing how to get back like the concept of directions is gone and call a freind to drive you home without you're parents knowing This song has that vibe

[@markvickroy6725]

No it doesn't

[@rockhardioallcock6059]

william cook Get your facts straight

[@jgunn03]

Larger Than Life.