Blue Aeroplanes MTV special 1990

[@leheli7838]

Saw these guys in Los Angeles that year. I'd gone to the show for PWEI and that was my introduction to TBA... They stole the show and I've been a fan ever since. Never quite understood why they weren't huge in the states.

[@petedavis7970]

My dad worked for a newspaper and they got copies of Beatsongs and Swagger back in 90 or 91 for review. He brought them home and I've been listening to them ever since. Bought a few of their other albums, but Beatsongs and Swagger are what I remember. As a guitarist, I'm in love with Colour Me. One of the great songs. As for their popularity, well, they're too poetic to be pop music. That's fine. They've made a good career out of it. It doesn't have to be about being a pop star. it can just be about getting to go on stage and play good music all the time.

[@AnnFlanagan]

One of my top most favourite bands. Twelve guitarists on stage - special moment x

[@rjpaws]

Always had a soft spot for them

[@cbmorgan365]

The greatest live band I've even seen. Consistently.

[@johngonzalez624]

I saw you guys for the first time at The Ritz in New York City on June 15th, 1990, when you opened for The Church and I was amazed. Later on, I spoke to some of you and got your autographs at Maxwell's in Hoboken. I remember Wojtek wondering why American audiences did not dance while he was working so hard. You were all so nice and down to earth, thanks!!!

[@Nigelxman]

This band should have been huge!

[@TheGiraffe72]

Swagger will always be in my top ten albums ever made - a work of genius - and I've seen the Blue Aeroplanes half a dozen times and always enjoyed them, but its got to be said Gerrard Langley comes accross like a bit of a tw@t in this interview!

[@zulalila]

Totally agree. A new album would be way more interesting than Oasis reunion.

[@rsharon4518]

Wow!!! I’ve never seen this! I heard Yr Own World on independent radio in Erie, liked the jangly sound and bought the cassette(!). That’s it. He’s a sweetie, isn’t he. Awww.

[@vilepete]

«Veils of Color» video is simply wonderful! Always loved their music and this interview and acoustic performance are superb too!

[@MrHappycyclist]

Jeez, was it really 22 years ago? Saw them for the first time supporting REM on their 'Green' tour at Birmingham NEC. They were as good as REM. I later heard that they played Newport (I think) on the same tour and blew them off stage.

[@decomposingmusician]

This features an excellent acoustic version of 'Love Come Round' (8:18). I really must get round to posting the promo video for 'Beat Songs' - the one with the Dylan lookalike photo.

[@Cheeso888]

Spitting Out Miracles better than both of those combined.

[@reneangulotrujillo1]

Great guitar sounds!!!!!!

[@rsharon4518]

Love. Thank youuu!!!!

[@54pello]

gotta go to bristol soon

[@athhar3643]

Cardboard Box remains perfect!

[@Scully588]

@TheGiraffe72 he is a bit pretentious isn't he? But you're right about Swagger

[@dommccaffry3802]

Whatever happened to rodders ?

[@Timmytherabbit2022]

Dom Mccaffry awwww

[@dommccaffry3802]

@@Timmytherabbit2022 ah, there you are rodney ! Glad you are out there somewhere , hope you are keeping well

[@Cheeso888]

That's just your opinion. Spitting Out Miracles is a masterpiece. Swagger was poppier, but not better. And Beatsongs...I'd stopped listening then...

[@plantbasedmama5889]

I agree. Friendloverplane was my first l.p. purchase but SOM is the one I always come back to.

[@rsharon4518]

Very very funny.

[@rsharon4518]

I’ll match you toe to toe if that’s an insult.