Big Audio Dynamite - Medicine Show

Music video by Big Audio Dynamite performing Medicine Show. (C) 1985 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

[@julianciahaconsulting8663]

Still sounds good after 30 plus years now doesnt it?? hats off to Mick

[@NormAppleton]

You betcha

[@NormAppleton]

It loves Sergio Leone, BIGG

[@paulbrown8411]

Sounds good after nearly 40 years....that's class

[@chippysteve4524]

I can remember rewinding my cassette copy at school with a pencil so I cd listen to it sooner when I got home!

[@davefb]

@@paulbrown8411 greg dread must be 12 in this video :D

[@lee-annkenyon4748]

This was so completely unique sounding and different when it came out. Wait. You know what? It still is.

[@ichbin4122]

Norman Watt-roy said once (or twice) "Good Music never dies"

[@bigmac2499]

There are so few acts that sound like BAD or vice versa

[@ryanponder679]

Yeah Big Audio Dynamite definitely had their own unique sound.

[@judeannethecandorchannel2153]

Lee Ann, 💥ABSO-HELL-YEAH-LUTELY‼️

[@duanegeorges9339]

Who the hell is that? You making some kind of joke I'm innocent I'm innocent

[@theguvnor7272]

Great to see Joe, Paul & John invited to take part too ❤

[@thomasfranco5997]

I remember when BAD came out with this album, I was working in an office by myself. I would blast their songs on the radio KROQ. OMG! how time flies. That was back in the 80's, Now retired and enjoying life in 2023. When I was in my 20's my friends and I would hit the clubs in Hollywood. Best times of my life. So sad now some of them are gone, but I am sure they are in Heaven!!!

[@davidh.-realestatebroker1515]

One of the Best songs of all time. So ahead of his time... it never gets old.

[@lindamaxwell9722]

😅

[@ohBoySimon]

These guys are so talented. Just look at the lyrics. The song is actually very complex especially along with the music and samplings. Just a fun song to listen to. Very different and unique sounds.

[@sexobscura]

*one day the brother's gonna work it out*

[@nobrainsnoheadache2434]

Same for The Clash

[@nathanharris7815]

The lyrics are tight

[@johnlipinski2395]

Mick Jones is truly an original talent

[@CalifornianCuttlefish]

The Samples are Perfect, The Band is Perfect, The Song is perfect

[@garethsinclair4518]

Happydays

[@WaitAMinute1989]

Check out the movie, Duck you sucker, The Good The Bad The Ugly and The Treasure of the Sierra Madre

[@CalifornianCuttlefish]

@@WaitAMinute1989 I LOVE THE GOOD THE BAD AND THE UGLY

[@rjjcms1]

It was on Channel 5 some weeks ago.

[@CalifornianCuttlefish]

@@rjjcms1 woohoo

[@mwoods1052]

Mick always looks like he's having a blast.

[@jamesbelljr]

Mary Woods Because he was blitzed on gunja...😉

[@steveplayford6258]

Any chance of getting footage of Vigo Spain bad lasers and a game of conckers on stage with Mick

[@vibemunster]

Fantastic band to see live, great energy.

[@MonkyMonk729]

...down at the globe.

[@python-jf9qx]

KKKKKKKKKKKK SIM.

[@Denise_Suzanne]

This song reminds me so much of a better time and place. So nostalgic. I used to crank this almost every day when I was 15

[@vMaxHeadroom]

You are so right...what a time to live...

[@andyr4289]

Spot on with that hun xx

[@cookieallstarify]

Playing in a boombox on my lap cause my buddy's car didn't have a tape deck. Love this shit

[@charlesjurgus]

I love this album... I was in high-school and I associate this song with the first time I heard it... heading off-campus to the 7/11 for lunch w/ friends. Drugs, arrogance, betrayals, jealousy and insecurity have destroyed those relationships... so it's a bittersweet nostalgia for me. However, listening to the Micheal Cohen testimony this morning... I heard the line in the back of my mind, "get three coffins ready..." And had to play this as soundtrack to the ugliness just now being dragged into the hard light of the official record.

[@jonanjello]

Me, too. Same age in 1985

[@raddysrants8407]

Mick Jones, unique force in music. Love the lightness and flickiness of his rhythm playing. Absolutely brilliant ❤❤❤

[@revoltingfilms7621]

The final shot of Paul mick and joe reflects the famous NME cover shot from their first big interview... nice touch

[@maddogdaz1]

Revolting Films nicely noticed

[@FingerBreakerWu]

I love the part at 1:16 where the girl smiles and stares at Don.

[@harrymay2528]

Remember this when it came out and went to see them live. Such a great band. Should have been massive.

[@mikemcwhirter6377]

Jealous! Never got to see them live. I got to meet Don Letts briefly at SXSW which was awesome. Mad respect for that dude.

[@thepublichousebrandcom]

Had they come out in 92 not 85 they woulda been! 7-8 years ahead of their time

[@leesamaha9493]

Tuco Ramirez, Neneh Cherry (dancing in the white hat), and Johnny Rotten in the same video, it had to be a smash

[@ElvisPelicer]

*Paul Simonon and Joe Strummer like police officers too*

[@airport4173]

Covered wagon, Medicine Show Take you to a place where the healing flows, oh-ho Weak in spirit we got the juice Won't save your soul it'll shine your shoes, oh Treated king to kangaroo Santa Fe to Timbuktu, oh-ho Don't be fooled by imitation This is the stuff that cured a nation We took the tube and the high plains too Never stopped long just passing through A drop of the laughter of the maids of France Makes a hopeless cripple dance, oh It was really vile weather When we got tarred and feathered You could hear the six-guns sound As they chased us out of town Whoa-ho... In India we're all the rave Discovered that it's great as aftershave, oh-ho Dropped in the sea just off Japan Swapped twenty bottles for an aqua-walkman, oh Immunity from ridicule Improves your brains if you're a fool, oh-ho And I read in the Middle East Traded some for a hostage release Now if you're bald it'll give you hair If you've got straight trousers it'll give you flares Feeling up you'll get depressed Out of style here's a brand new dress, oh It was really vile weather When we got tarred and feathered You could hear the six-guns sound As they chased us out of town Who the hell is that? One bastard goes in, another one comes out! Turn him around! Turn around! Turn him around! Turn around! (Laughing) I'm innocent of anything! You making some kind of joke? Oh, no. (Laughing) I don't think it's nice, you laughing. The stuff we sell is just the best Passing all consumer tests, oh-ho Days of heaven, nights of sin Voodoo stick and shark's fin When all around you seems like hell Just one sip will make you well, oh-ho Multi-purpose in a jar If you ain't ill it'll fix your car In days of yore for all bad feelings Washing socks and stripping ceilings Nowadays it's used medicinally For all known human malady, oh It was really vile weather When we got tarred and feathered You could hear the six-guns sound As they chased us out of town Whoa-ho... Wanted in fourteen counties of this state, The condemned is found guilty of the crimes Of murder, armed robbery of citizens, State banks, and post offices, the theft of Sacred objects, arson in a state prison, Perjury, bigamy, deserting his wife and children, Inciting prostitution, kidnapping, Extortion, receiving stolen goods, selling stolen Goods, passing counterfeit money, And contrary to the laws of this state, the condemned Is guilty of using marked cards and Loaded dice. Therefore, according to the power Invested in us, We sentence the accused here before us, Tuco Benedicto Pacifico Juan Maria Ramirez... ...known as the Rat... ...and any other aliases he might have, To hang by the neck until dead. May God have Mercy on his soul. Proceed. Duck, you sucker! (Gunfire) I don't have to show you any stinkin' badges!

[@rjjcms1]

Super. Thanks.

[@philruane5910]

You beauty

[@paulbrown8411]

Great lyrics....can't say I know too many songs with lyrics as good as this!

[@etontrifle]

I love this song. It makes me feel happy. Thank you Big Audio Dynamite.

[@julianciahaconsulting8663]

when i hear this now 30 odd years later i just remember warm summer days and blue skies and friends laughing smoking dope and everyone getting along

[@etontrifle]

@@julianciahaconsulting8663 It reminds me of me and my mates driving to the dole office in our old Mk 3 Cortina to sign on. Good days.

[@CalifornianCuttlefish]

This Song is A Masterpiece from a band who are perfect in every way

[@NormAppleton]

The last two minutes is sublime

[@richardturner5703]

I watched this on the old grey whistle test and was hooked. I've seen them 4 times and have every album. This is my second favourite of thiers, Sambadrome is my favourite tune of all time, it got me looking at the world differently.

[@gregtrapp3410]

Love Big Audio Dynamite!! I graduated in 1986 and this was the band we listened to all the time. They still Rock!!!

[@dodgedandle8311]

The BAD We’re completely original, Absolutely know one like them, Absolutely Fantastic Songs, Great Lyrics and Very Catchy Tunes, This song is an Absolute Masterpiece and I don’t know why they are not put up there with Anyone Else. This Album is a Musical Masterpiece great songs with an Incredible Lyrical Intellect, That goes even beyond Shakespeare, but That’s Old School Cockneys for ya .. Love you Mick and Don .. and the BAD.. We had it years ago.. and they gave it to us.. Proper London.. 🙏❤️🌞⭐️🎸❤️

[@matthewlee7788]

❤

[@olafprot7116]

Any band that samples Clint Eastwood's spaghetti westerns is genius

[@thefacelessmen2101]

Clint Eastwood is an anagram of Old West Action.

[@vibemunster]

A hint towards the Clash, magnificent 7 ;)

[@gogoyubari366]

Wall of Voodoo did it before BAD.

[@Danimal1577]

Duck You Sucker/Fistful of Dynamite and The Treasure of the Sierra Madre as well

[@someblokecalleddave1]

Mate which tracks samples the phrase "Go ahead London"!?

[@duanegeorges9339]

Hear that in the background Billy ? That's cowbell. The mark of true craftmanship

[@tonysabres]

cowbells all the way! fond memories of Venus in Nottingham in the Balearic days RIP Weatherall!

[@ElvisPelicer]

The Clash inside the Big Audio Dynamite video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@BR-km1tw]

when this album first came out and i bought it , i listened to this song constantly and although the video is pretty corny 🤣i love how Joe , Paul and Johnny Lydon show up in it. i was lucky enough to see BAD so many times in clubs and smaller venues

[@trishpetty6685]

One the greatest recording ever. Big audio dynamite!!! Loved it when it was released and have the extraordinary presence to still be in awe of it at 55. Brilliant!!!!

[@msmeyersmd8]

63 years old here. And I agree 100%,

[@nmacog]

Pay attention children - this is music.

[@Gringo_In_Chile]

"Don't be fooled by imitation, this is the stuff that cured a nation"

[@robinevans3440]

2nd that big style

[@nigeledwards7175]

lol

[@leonward1081]

I’m a child who was raised right.

[@leonward1081]

WTF, your writing does not make any sense...

[@missmaam792]

Some of the best lyrics ever written and the use of sampling combined!

[@bent2]

Nice with cameo appearances from Joe Strummer, Paul Simonon and John Lydon. Looks like a blast :D

[@humber]

Happy 60th Mick, love the cameo of Joe and Paul as cops ;)

[@ChrisMeerkat]

This tune really captured my imagination as a kid. Got me listening to all sorts of music. ❤

[@jogolock1190]

I can almost sing this verbatim 30 years since I first heard it, lodged in my brain somewhere

[@yogijaya2897]

We got the juice!

[@nobrainsnoheadache2434]

I heard The River by Springsteen the other day, and surprised myself by singing every word :)

[@moonlionwilliams1316]

❤i was 16 when I first heard this album. I was at catering college and some of us students went to Scotland to work on an army camp to cook in the army and officers mess. We met up with other students. This was the album we all listened to during the summer. Happy days 🎉xx❤

[@petermoss8562]

Never gets old never gets stale what a tune .....if you've got straight trousers it'll give you flares ..genius

[@rjjcms1]

One of the lines in this that made me laugh.

[@carlsaganlives5112]

Shades of the Tom Waits sales freakout 'Step Right Up'.

[@petersneddon962]

There's just something unique and innocent with Micks vocals

[@WaitAMinute1989]

Some 30 plus years later and this song still makes me dance.

[@rickyeve9230]

Ahhh man. Dad used to absolutely almost blow hes speakers with this and drive us all nuts. Great song. But dad literally rock the house with hes JVC AMP SND WARFDALE SPEAKERS . Miss u dad 😥

[@FingerBreakerWu]

2:21 So many moving parts in that shot between all the people in it. Don Letts is a genius.

[@FingerBreakerWu]

This puts the biggest smile on my face.

[@mosesberkowitz3298]

I forgot how cool and unique this song was....especially the long part at the end with the scene from "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly".

[@GH-kp1ex]

Moses Berkowitz You'd be surprised,Moses,how many times I've argued with people that the segment comes from one of the best Spaghetti Westerns of all time. They just don't agree! 😁

[@gregbrown3283]

G H I agree. This song was out there.

[@colliedogjoy]

And the first 3 words of the song, "Get three coffins ready"

[@barock69]

B.A.D. = Cool

[@jhenderson6469]

+G H and Fistfull of Dollars!

[@ystadcop6935]

An absolute total masterwork.

[@98jambo]

Mick Jones. Absolute legend

[@andrewbrown6144]

one of the best songs and video ever made

[@WyattScott]

God damn these people knew how to have a bit of a cavort

[@geraldsnyder8084]

John Lydon cameo....priceless.

[@RYx222]

I would have preferred it without that twat in it to be fair

[@yormother]

this song, this music video, everything is perfect

[@yvetteclark5288]

Went to see them often ! Mick got us on the guest list! Fantastic, I wish I was there!

[@ocumstweezers]

Simple chords, played so pretty. Such mastery.

[@robyndismon394]

Beautifully put. Couldn't agree more.😛

[@joedotson7678]

This song always reminds of my big brother`. RIP Big Bro 😢

[@I974.UK.LONDON]

Don Letts, Mick Jones, Stussy Clothing & Neneh Cherry & John Lydon In a video, BRILLIANT!!!

[@marceloromero4515]

Nenah cherry??

[@ianrobson9601]

I was waiting for a Neneh Cherry comment !! Marcelo Romero, Neneh is one of the dancers in this video

[@timsimpson9367]

I nicked the album out of Woolworths along with a dart board back in 85. Best thing I ever nicked. Thanks Mick Jones Loved it and still do.

[@stephenjackson6415]

Good lad

[@nobrainsnoheadache2434]

not going to ask where you put the darts lol

[@timsimpson9367]

@@nobrainsnoheadache2434 I had to buy the darts, shame really, Bloody Woolworths selling dartboards without darts. Typical.

[@edwardgiovannelli5191]

@@timsimpson9367 shoulda gone back and asked for a refund

[@megsy3383]

wow heard for the first time in years and still know every word awesome band

[@spankywzl]

This is the first album I ever heard that used samples. Hearing dialog from Eastwood Spaghetti Westerns in the middle of that groove fits so well that it is a wonder no rock band had thought of utilizing it as much and as well as B.A.D.

[@MikeGreenwood51]

Have a listen to 'Friends of Mr. Cairo'. For further use of sampling.

[@DaveFlynnComposer]

My Life in the Bush of Ghosts by David Byrne and Brian Eno, recorded in 1979-1980 is full of samples

[@lancerobinson8889]

The whole album is just brilliant.

[@julianciahaconsulting8663]

it is

[@davidbigair5206]

A mix of many influences . A great sense of humour in their lyrics. Always cool to put some B.A.D vibes in 2020 😉

[@gaelfoley8821]

Am I tripping or is that Johnny Rotten who pops up at 5:27 and gives a cheeky smile? Love this creative song, and the list of crimes is hilarious.

[@katiedemore6053]

It’s him!

[@thepublichousebrandcom]

And Mick and Paul from the Clash as cops 🎉❤

[@watsonheilala9918]

I remember listening to this in my room as a young teenager thirty years ago. Such precious moments and even better, my Mom was still alive.

[@babymoondancer]

Mick has really good comedic timing. He should've done some acting!

[@davidfriedman627]

The Clash were in The King of Comedy, the Martin Scorsese film.

[@simonsedwards1513]

@@davidfriedman627 YES!!!!!!!!!! WELL SAID !!!!!!!!!!! AND STRUMMERS FILM HELL W11

[@andrewironside3506]

If only he could have played Jerry's European relative on Seinfeld.

[@markusantonio4866]

Great bloke

[@jaquestraw1]

Such an under rated band. Mick Jones is a genius

[@etontrifle]

Yaas! Still the best pop video of all time. Yes! "And I read in the Middle East They traded some for a hostage release Now if you're bald it'll give you hair If you got straight trousers it'll give you flares Feeling up you'll get depressed Out of style here's a brand new dress"

[@zindi1138]

just sayin it man !. and they say get out of the 80s? we are content.

[@hinteregions]

No argument here :)

[@ianbell7342]

mick jones , cant fault u . brill song x as was the clash well done never tire of hearing this one

[@PhillipSiddiq]

Never saw this video before! Love the song...the Delorean... This always reminded me of the Clint Eastwood westerns!!!!😀♥️

[@drdexter33]

Joe Strummer and Paul Simenon as police

[@jasonharshman5397]

No Joe co-produced and co-wrote the second B.A.D. album No. 10, Upping St.

[@myRadiotron]

Really? Nice.

[@Crabcityrocker92]

@@jasonharshman5397 Yeah he did that, but really, he DID play that other copper next to Paul.

[@LeonDonnelly23]

@@Crabcityrocker92 yup, I remember at the time being relieved that they were on good terms.

[@vadermasktruth]

@@LeonDonnelly23 Me too! I was also just assuming they would do a CLASH reunion anytime in the late 80s, but alas no.

[@rockulabacchus3786]

R.I.P. Eli Wallach (a.k.a. Tuco Benedicto Pacífico Juan María Ramírez (known as "The Rat'') 24th June 2014.

[@lestoil]

Greatest western EVER! And Eli played one of film history's greatest characters in it.

[@gregbrown3283]

Les Toil He was Bad, Ugly and Awesome

[@gregbrown3283]

Rockula Bacchus Alas poor Tuco. I knew him well

[@kaisersozshye2525]

His best role besides The Misfits and the Godfather III. He played an excellent Mexican bandit.

[@kaisersozshye2525]

@@lestoil He almost upstaged Eastwood in that role.

[@theconspiracyfactorist.144]

Takes me back....thank you.😎

[@eduardobalsalm5683]

This is the most 80's thing i have ever seen.

[@maxkazzora4234]

They dont make music like this anymore,which is sad but life goes on ehh?

[@TheDrRudi]

Complete with cameo from John Lydon! Fantastic

[@DickPHC]

+TheDrRudi ... and any other aliases he might have...

[@B0rnles13]

+TheDrRudi I think Steve Jones is in there as well, about a minute in. In my deluded young mind of having loyalty to certain bands and calling others sell - outs, I forgot that these people are musicians and that's what the job entails, creating and hopefully earning a bob* or two along the way. bob = not so old word for a shilling UK money before European Union, I'm just not happy using the easy get out word "buck" Take it easy

[@johnnystingray1]

Steve Jones and Paul Simenon as the cops, Lydon at the end with the machine gun I think?

[@B0rnles13]

Johnny Stingray I think your right, just had another look and I'm pretty sure it's him, some of the women look familiar, one in particular looks like Siouxsie Sioux. Who was the big fella with the hat?

[@charlesjurgus]

@stingray... I think you're confusing Steve Jones for Joe Strummer.

[@mastper]

Such an underrated band.

[@markmurphy4934]

To good, years ahead of everyone, not very often you get a fab tune and boss vid together, influenced so many, Jamie T included.

[@CalifornianCuttlefish]

Mick jones was a great singer (he's still alive, just retired)

[@jonwolff9222]

Trumps last press conference made me think of this song. One of my favorites

[@roddunne]

a drop of the laughter of the maids of france... class. Was too young to realise Micks gimmicking about with the dancing lady's belly at 3:52 ... his facial expression is priceless

[@jimcromeenes1627]

I LOVED The Clash. They broke up and I moved on. Then BAD came around. Clash II with a very different sound but equally cool. Many great years of music from these folks.

[@ronaldcalvo8456]

As fresh today as the day I bought this cassette when it first came out

[@ahabgaddis7277]

Such a unique sound. It all goes so well together

[@philipgage1072]

Probably my favourite track of all time and it has been judged against many classics!

[@philipgibson9091]

From one Phil to another....I agree with you. I hope they play this at my funeral.

[@TheMercury-13]

That video looked like it was fun to make. Great that other Clash members & Lydon helped out! Especially the very lovely Paul Simonon... :D

[@jonalarcon8564]

That riff is awesome, can't get it out of my skull 💀

[@michelemichele7178]

what riff?? Can you supply a time stamp/ marker so I know what you mean?? please and thank you of course. ✌🏽

[@Haystack65]

I remember being a college DJ and "breaking" BAD on the radio when they came out... knew it was something special the first time I listened to it and it's still as fresh now as it was back then.

[@neilmccormick2064]

At least 3 of my favourite films sampled in one song . Noooice. ❤

[@juveale29]

Love this. One of BAD's best songs and hilarious video. Great to see Strummer and Simonon back with Jones - the nearest we ever had to a Clash reunion + even Lydon's in there. Not sure about his latest plan to play King Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar though...

[@myRadiotron]

You forgot Neneh Cherry!

[@jkim8313]

From the clash to BAD, Mick Jones was a musical genius. The late 80,s to 90,s groups like New Order and BAD innovated the electronic dance scene.

[@bruceluett4426]

Contra you, Peter I think this is easily one of the greatest videos ever. You just have to appreciate the sense of humor behind this video. My God, they gave Johnny Lydon a machine gun. Really, Joe and Paul in jail with pillows stuck under their shirts? I'm not sure what is not to love in this vid.

[@ricfletch]

I even bought the same jacket 🤩

[@philhongkins5520]

Saw the laads in Manchester 86 . International 1 . Splendid Splendid night ...

[@aswinraj1295]

I love this song. It makes me feel happy. Thank you Big Audio Dynamite. proves theirs life after the Clash...X :) wow heard for the first time in years and still know every word awesome band

[@yvetteclark5288]

What a masterpiece

[@JW-ke9ed]

I saw them in April 1987 at Irving Plaza, NYC and they opened with this song. It was a great show and being in your 20s in the 80s was a great time.

[@Shade_razor-79]

Sublime brought me here from a small dub…. I’m 45.. why have I never heard of this it them?❤❤love.. would love to hear a strokes cover of this 😊

[@FedUpLurker]

I'm back yet again, I am completely bladdered on Chilean Merlot, and I love this vid.

[@crypto_bull]

Masterpiece... the sound grabs ahead of the times.... fantastic!

[@CHRISMED2]

BAD & Good Bad &Ugly, now that is a great combo!!

[@BrendanMoran-zi5sn]

Crank it up???? I still always do!!!! BAD was the bomb!!! I did see the twice in NYC and would do it again!!!!

[@frankgoodall6885]

proves theirs life after the Clash...X :)

[@bigmac2499]

No more than three or four chords but sounds so musically vast and rich as is the case with many other BAD songs. They threw so many samples together and made it all sound concise and effortless - great group!

[@SlapthePissouttayew]

Yet another 97X "BAMMMM the future of rock and roll" memory is kicked loose here.

[@scottgambill4236]

I get the impression that everyone involved in this video had a blast.

[@donaldbadowski6048]

That Delorean is loaded with cocaine.

[@furgusuned15650]

well it was the 80s

[@revol148]

.....and the remnants of the declining songwriting career of Mick Jones

[@robertpond4919]

So were a lot of people in the production of this video

[@crypto_bull]

Masterpiece.

[@mandycampbell329]

True gent. And true punk ro rocker.

[@albertineno2443]

The coolest raincoats in the history of rock n roll.