Blur - Girls & Boys [Live] | 1994 Mercury Music Prize

Filmed on 13-09-1994, originally broadcast on 18-09-1994 (as part of the highlights show), and shown as part of "Britpop at the BBC" on 11-04-2014, which is where I recorded this video.
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#GirlsAndBoys
#MercuryMusicPrize
#Blur
#Parklife
#1994
#MercuryPrize
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[@LuvIsSuchAGame]

Geri's 1990s: Britpop | Blur & Oasis: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmWbaoh3lM58bpI

[@anna-ne6ni]

okay but THE BASS

[@mariosa82]

DAT BASSLINE

[@jackadamaldrich]

I'M OBSESSED WITH BASS, ESPECIALLY THIS ONE

[@marcosjosepolanco8424]

👍👍👍

[@brianjones2583]

Boo boo badaboobop bada boo bop badaboodoo

[@luke_r1782]

Oh yeah alex is killing it with those cheesey fingers

[@Elias-cs3ol]

I can't get over how pretty Damon is

[@peachringssss]

Damon’s face alone won the oasis vs blur war. /j

[@laraanderson9855]

facts

[@charlotte.murphy]

Period

[@carterh746]

Lack of a lazy eye helps a lot

[@nena73]

thank you damon for inventing bisexuality edit: for those who didn't understand, this is a joke. you can unclench your cheeks now.

[@tkm9021]

I looked up the meaning and it’s not abt that. I thought it was too but it’s just abt partying and that they think about the same stuff

[@nena73]

@@tkm9021 that's p interesting !

[@00Batman]

The song isn't actually about sexuality

[@nena73]

@@00Batman i know, i was making a joke.

[@00Batman]

@@nena73 oh ok I didn't know

[@Vikanuck]

Genuinely one of the best baselines ever heard in a song. I can’t believe it’s not being remixed to death nowadays lol.

[@betulceyhan8519]

It’s amazing how Damon’s fashion choices haven’t changed for years and years. And nothing he wore would look weird today. Timeless, casual, the kid from the block

[@tomgat6314]

Nowadays the fashion is influenced by 90's fashion. I think in 2000s it could be rare

[@srepahzatulzzz9610]

Gen Z's fashion is heavily influenced by the 90's and early 00's

[@raymondvaughan6262]

Don't get what you mean it's just a t shirt and jeans and a small jacket which ever ones been wearing for years and years

[@gowonizer]

sometimes a babygirl is a 55yo british man

[@maiumixshow]

i cannot believe that the first words spoken in this video are "bands like oasis" 😭

[@fshoaps]

Why are you hateful? Damon repaired his relationship with Noel and respects him as an artist, and as a musician. People like you make me feel alone, and hated.

[@gr2hamcoxon]

@@fshoaps ?? no one is being hateful

[@saramolet3614]

Do you want a peice of me man?!!! Keep oasis name out your mouth before I take it out for you!!!

[@Embrod]

Cut that britpop battle finally.

[@engla6979]

he's gorgeous

[@divinodayacap3313]

like keyboardist's shirt

[@user-fm5fu9qb1g]

They all are

[@lucasm3879]

@@divinodayacap3313 That's an 808 State T shirt if I'm not mistaken. Gorgeous was their '93 album.

[@nemotakeit3077]

why cant people let go of the blur vs oasis competition already?!?! it's been decades!!! they're both good in their respective ways smh

[@ghostlybf3785]

frank iero pfp

[@nemotakeit3077]

@@ghostlybf3785 yes I am an emo britpoppie

[@nirvaneada]

blur >>> oasis

[@michaelfuentes7241]

Yeah. U R right, but Blur’s better. LOL

[@nemotakeit3077]

@@michaelfuentes7241 in what ways? I personally am more of a blur fan than oasis but I want to know why people (blur fans) think that. because after all oasis did sort of win the "britpop war" in the end, like before damon went off with gorillaz and did other stuff that led to a big success.

[@happeeacee]

2:50 bass guitar~ )씰룩쌜룩(

[@lilianhansen6657]

Why is he so beautiful

[@donjohnson7550]

I don’t know

[@antoinesubitlescoups338]

Genetics

[@ChainNonSmoker]

Dave? He is, isn't he!?

[@jamiedavies9038]

2:49 "Bass guitar"

[@ZombiesSlaier]

Why is it so funny lol

[@mikeyproctor5670]

Nicely spotted Damon, well done. xD

[@Rondo2ooo]

Bass line is really great and groovy.

[@paoloantonio1531]

Alex's bass lines are usually fresh and funky!

[@backwashh]

Alex killin’ it with that big big big big bass guitar as always

[@Miz2077]

*big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big* bass

[@alaaxte4872]

this man has my heart and soul

[@internetsummoner]

Omg, who would not !

[@facundoiglesias1060]

joy division reference xd

[@thinaradesilva9351]

yup

[@theknightsofawesomeness2701]

Everybody is going gay for Damon but here's me considering switching my guitar for a bass.

[@dylxx1211]

Literally sometimes I look at basses online and think should I just drop guitar and learn bass? Cause they look and sound so bloody cool

[@funkybunkii6190]

guys, learn bass, guitar is cool and all, but bass has a different taste, a lot tastier in my humble opinion ah, i am a bassist

[@solsubridens]

holy shit, this man sounds just like that dude from Gorillaz, they should collab.

[@davidsanchez64]

😜

[@butter_dracula]

Ikr

[@user-ev2mx8br4q]

joking?

[@solsubridens]

@@user-ev2mx8br4q yeah it's a joke 😂

[@solsubridens]

@IEA1MY0WNGUTS r/wooooooosh

[@joelonsdale]

"Don't forget to all dive in on the backing vocals during the chorus, don't just leave it all to Graham like you normally do"

[@sonjulian5801]

2:50 Damon knew that great bass performance of Alex lol

[@paulinairigoyen4708]

0:39 Now I'm pregnant

[@Vampire_Nightshade]

♡

[@simon-di7xt]

1:27

[@urielguadalupecardenasacos3760]

Brilliant bassline!

[@leecbeep]

Idk how to explain it but I saw Gorillaz the other day and Damon still moves exactly like he does in this vid hahah like the mannerisms, Idk, I find it so cool hahha, it's his essence.

[@tonibernard3365]

WHAT!? THIS IS THE LEAD SINGER OF THE GORILLAZ?

[@leecbeep]

@@tonibernard3365 HE IIIS hahah, Damon Albarn!

[@marciasousa686]

Love Damon's mannerisms

[@xerses7505]

This song makes all bisexuals but Damon makes you all gay

[@tallulahgreen5425]

damon is the only reason i’m still straight

[@16-ghaliravzanjanin14]

No im not...

[@xerses7505]

WTF I GOT 237 LIKES MY GOD

[@natatk1570]

@@16-ghaliravzanjanin14 yeah you are

[@deprimeplatypus490]

he makes me straight

[@님님-f6x]

2:50 BASS GUITAR

[@stellarsuun]

Damon and the bassist were super cute

[@goblinstreep2732]

i watch this religiously lmfao

[@Aih1616]

History is brutal. Feels such long time ago arguing if Oasis or Blur a better band.

[@redtaperecorder1]

It kinda was... ;)

[@matteoviola5760]

Oasis

[@jojoaugustus1383]

@@matteoviola5760 blur ;)

[@wikihowfrog9034]

@@jojoaugustus1383 both?

[@ethanolintoxication]

happy pride month to this song

[@PercabethLovernot]

y e s

[@dvlmn1072]

lmao right right

[@goldmvnd]

damon im free this saturday just saying .

[@CharlesNotBronson]

Can't get enough of that second voice at the chorus. So so good.

[@wheneres6034]

The bass is precious

[@simon-di7xt]

The most 90's video ever

[@ringostarrs_eyebrow8499]

woah the lead singer sounds like 2D from Gorillaz

[@blubfishuwaaa]

crazy right?

[@imissedthejokesorry3829]

you're wrong.2D sounds like him

[@ringostarrs_eyebrow8499]

@@imissedthejokesorry3829 yeah idk HOW they sound so similar

[@ringostarrs_eyebrow8499]

@@blubfishuwaaa yes how do they sound so similar?!!! 🤔🤔

[@yeremifigueroareyes1729]

XD

[@ryanstanley6768]

one of his best vocal performances ever

[@kaydgaming]

You’re objectively wrong 😂

[@raymondvaughan6262]

Shows you haven't heard alot

[@francesco0185]

Best bass sound ever. That day Alex was very inspired, very groovy.

[@Panchitomalo]

Mark Zuckemberg on drums doesn't do badly...

[@simon-di7xt]

finally some mark zuckerberg appreciation😩

[@Herseneen]

LMAOO

[@lowkeyklk]

DAMON WACHITO RICO TE AMO

[@bellahan8404]

God, listen to that bass and look at the bassist!!😍

[@caitlyn9426]

idk why this was recommended to me today but I'm glad it was

[@gegagedigedagedago2024]

I was a massive simp for gorillaz, but now damon be unleashing something within me

[@Matsoni85]

Blur best Brit pop band from the 90s. The smiths nr 1 ; )

[@greciaove]

same bro... damon is everything

[@johnpickk7526]

The smith's were boring stuck up ​wankers @@Matsoni85

[@doggfather420]

this song makes my immune boost

[@kashiikaty]

잘생긴 밴드가 무대에서 끼 부리는 거 최고

[@spacerat750]

T H E B A S S

[@vnv4life]

Este men enserio era guapo

[@sonicyouth7177]

Sigue siendolo

[@RepublicOfUs]

Dear god, the whistling on those "s" sounds.

[@stuffwithsoph8264]

At this point I think his teeth were falling out from the heroin so that may be why

[@glm557]

@@stuffwithsoph8264 1994 was definitely pre-heroin for Damon. He's always had a strong sibilance

[@delight3464]

진짜 너무 좋다,, ,,,, 난 오아시스로 블러를 알았지만 두 밴드 다 너무,, 사랑해

[@CocoZombie_23]

Blur in live Is : Q U A L I T Y

[@desy2478]

I loved Oasis when they burst onto the scene they were a breath of fresh air after Britpop but looking back Blur were by far the more original and diverse band. I don't think Oasis really knew where to go after Definitely Maybe so have spent their career trying to be the Beatles which was never going to happen.

[@benfroz522]

What the story morning glory ?

[@Gkortsoulis]

As a fan of both when wonderwall live forever and don't look back in anger played was outstanding

[@stuffwithsoph8264]

Blur is just better in terms of complexity and musical theory. They're better musicans end of the day, but if you prefer Oasis that's fine

[@adlalamb6229]

@@stuffwithsoph8264 Damon can’t sing at all though, Liam from (95-2000) had an unbelievable singing voice. The comparison is daft though because they’re completely different bands

[@stuffwithsoph8264]

@@adlalamb6229 Damon can't sing?? Ok then. Won't bother debating a person who is daft enough to think Damon Albarn can't sing

[@Paulina.2.0.0.0]

I love how montage match to the song and their style

[@jeffreybrandd6514]

is better than the official version 😖

[@msv7856]

100% better

[@bronwyn.mp3]

Real

[@delight3464]

ㄹㅇ

[@skrrrrrrrs]

70년대에 영국에서 태어났어야 했어….

[@user-my8sjshhqii2s0]

ㄹㅇ

[@user-xw8dg2ms3e]

앨범의 퀄리티에서 벗어나지않은 공연

[@2true359]

Man I love some Oasis, But damn I love some Blur As well!!!!

[@YVBSV]

We can love them both even if they hate each other

[@rossibarra7087]

Exacto a mí me encantan las 2 bandas

[@Embrod]

And nothing is wrong bout that

[@ningirlism]

THIS IS ART

[@carcubain]

great song and bassline

[@simon-di7xt]

*oasis best band* Damon: streets like a jungle

[@simon-di7xt]

Omg i was just scrolling through the comments and i just found this. I even don't have any idea that this exists 😂

[@gumbald8967]

2:28 damon, what is u doing.

[@tallulahgreen5425]

i do my lil dancey dance

[@blackferdinand2260]

Shivering his timbers

[@gumbald8967]

no u know what his fucking legs are having a tremor

[@call6060842]

leg bone-ing it

[@valeriavillalobos3840]

He was high af

[@HivilaSabino]

Blur is the Oasis at 1.25x speed.

[@edgardmurillo110]

Go, go, Alex!

[@bronwyn.mp3]

Alex is fit tbh

[@Ionzz]

30 fucking years ago

[@fatimagabriel8877]

28 actually, but yeah! Funny how time flies...

[@DeeJay2715]

Boy do I feel old? but good times all the same!

[@Sebale.exe28]

2:50 omfg.

[@maxrutherford1947]

i got butterflies

[@cherrynoodles5516]

Thank you so much for uploading this omg 💞

[@walterecheverry4812]

B L U R ......: QUE GRAN TOQUE...PURA ENERGIA...LA MEJOR BANDA BRITANICA DE LOS NOVENTA....! ! ! ! !

[@albertovargas1216]

No se puede comparar Blur con Oasis, Blur es alternativo y Oasis Rock & Roll, tan simple como eso. Y cada uno es bueno en su estilo

[@davidmarquez4055]

¿Y quien trajo a Oasis a colación para que hables de eso? XD

[@albertovargas1216]

@@davidmarquez4055 Lee los demás comentarios

[@diandbon7206]

@@davidmarquez4055 Literal el video empieza de Damon hablando se oasis xD

[@黒莉]

damon😍😍so cute

[@vliys]

you so beautiful

[@themilkyway4088]

His voice sounds great!!!!👌😏

[@catboywenjunhui]

i saw damon and i just hAd to take a look

[@uruha7341]

1:26 damon invented ahegao

[@deividiurban4493]

YEAH LMAOKKKKKKKKK

[@hope_1820]

The sole reason I came to this video

[@sweetthinkin]

@@hope_1820 That's kinda fucked up that you came 😳

[@hjjabaljlaka5695]

oh gawd what is all this dumb shit

[@farrafaiz5339]

HSSHHHAHAHHHA

[@giovannibellusci989]

My Favorite Song in Absolute of Blur! ❤

[@anoukb156]

I'll love Damon forever and ever!!!!

[@antonioaraiza716]

3:58 Hehehe Damon sounds like po from the teletubbies

[@percyastetejauregui]

😂😂😂

[@ana-vi1cg]

2:49

[@AzinCT]

2:51 😂😂

[@floratan5520]

Amazing live Performance

[@miamibeach8814]

where can i get damons jacket

[@こころん-j3c]

very good song すばらしい

[@bvg83]

If you look a bit like Damon Albarn, please PM 😅❤️‍🩹

[@vlcheish]

i look like george costanza from 1994

[@laravillalba4897]

dream boy

[@catgamers2773]

I told my teen that this is 2D because she's a huge Gorillaz fan. Imma bask in this before I go back to being lame 😅

[@holamiyu]

I mean he technically is 2D so…

[@catgamers2773]

@@holamiyu yes, that's what I said....

[@holamiyu]

@@catgamers2773 lol

[@PageandPlant4Life]

Lovin the Flanger on a tele

[@nellevw2950]

Agreed. It sounds great !

[@왉-c7w]

치즈맨 앞머리 존나 웃긴데 잘 어울려서 킹받음 라마야 뭐야ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 미쳐ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@pov9620]

라맠ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 개웃겨요 ㅠㅠ

[@emi6099]

I love this song❤

[@spectrE-n7q]

Same.

[@magalybrendaestebanluis4427]

I love the video, I always listen to it when I'm in class

[@KAVARD]

J0der pero que belleza se carga Damon

[@shewatchesthecats]

I wish I saw them live last year

[@bigblurfan]

Me too😢

[@charlesfranta8472]

damon albarn og belle delphine

[@dr.jekyl777]

Great song!!!!!!!

[@vd8189]

woww bassist is so cute

[@aatoshovi]

AGREED.

[@Jess-sk1wz]

Perfection

[@martu3295]

DAMON TE REZOOOOO

[@strawberry-od9zd]

same

[@mackolescano9489]

Temazo

[@ncatorce6618]

Es muy buena calidad para 1994, me gusta

[@iamjeab35]

2021 :)

[@gianmarcoaybarleon702]

Nice ªss

[@gergesworld]

Ok but Alex’s bass dAmN

[@chirimoyatriste5769]

Damon looks sad. :(

[@-delfinacourty.-4161]

same8(

[@alear1981]

I think he´s just high as fuck LoL

[@chirimoyatriste5769]

@@alear1981 probably.

[@elizakukieka9952]

He always like that...

[@mychemicalromancewillpierc5241]

He’s just high as balls stop looking too much into it lmao.