Dave Bartram - The Best Of Top of The Pops (Showaddywaddy)

[@stuartcarefoot4804]

They were the first band that I ever saw live when I was 10 back in 1977, seen them many times since, still touring, still an amazing night out, not expensive, worth every penny, you will dance, I was at a biker rally and a mate got them to play showwadywaddy as a joke because of my love of them, I had to dance just because, and within seconds half the field was dancing, when the song ended everyone sat back down, the only tune that anyone danced to all night, true story, you want people to dance play them,

[@coenvandenberg863]

I was 9 in 77 and my first single ever was When, first album Greatest Hits, the blue sleeve. Being Dutch I never saw them live. But I Dj-ed on open mike nights for a long time and you are right. They still will dance to Showaddywaddy!

[@niallmcentee9400]

What a singer Dave Bartram was back in the day.

[@wizzytrend]

The Original 8 Showaddywaddy band members had perfect harmonies and dance moves together, they will never be beaten Dave, Al, Rod, Malc, Romeo, Russ, Buddy, & Trevor were definately the best!! i will always watch the videos as long as you tube show them XXX THANKS FOR SHARING THEM DAVE XXX

[@Nedxr777]

We all used to think how the hell they would all be able to earn a living, …there were so many of them?

[@mrnobody1067]

Wish they were in the charts today life was so much better 👍🇬🇧

[@MrBrendy58]

1975, Three Steps To Heaven, I met my wife and danced to this song, we were both 16, and now in 2024 we're still together and happy. Thank you Dave for making our teenage years so memorable.❤

[@christinewynter2036]

They was a good band, my favourite person out the band was the blond haired man who normally stood at the end he did some great ad-libbing but they where all good.

[@wistyrivendell1658]

Always loved this band....took me ages to save up for my first Drape....from my paper round money... brought it in Birmingham bull ring...happy days...and was in Norfolk recently and yep the band are still going in one form or another...go Romeo...thank you all past and present members.

[@Nedxr777]

You mustn’t be too critical of yourselves…Showaddywaddy we’re fabulous and brought everyone so much joy and happiness…. !

[@kwikbit]

Showaddywaddy have always been very underrated.... very talented performers. This video is a great nostalgia blast.. although I get that regularly as they are in my vast 60's/70's/80's MP3 collection on my phone and they often randomly pop up... great driving sounds ... 😎

[@ic2264]

Great memories of a feel good band ❤

[@Donna-r3n]

Absolutely Brilliant such fond memories ❤

[@marieparrott7944]

Bonkers I can’t remember what I did yesterday yet I can remember every word of all these songs!! Haha 😂

[@jamesdonald8454]

Life was brilliant than with this music no swearing not like now 👏👏👏

[@alexandramassey9258]

Good times James

[@javidkhan4533]

brilliant Dave let's have more mate really good to see your doing well

[@norrieclark5217]

Thanks for the trip down memory lane Dave, happy days indeed

[@dawnjohnson438]

Showaddywaddy you were fantastic. Aaah Dave my secret crush. You made my teenage years listening and watching you all on tv. As I expect you did for many more fans. Great memories Dave. Still got your Lp’s to this day. Them were the days hey. ❤️

[@kevinfitzsimons41]

You are looking fantastic Dave. Thanks for the wonderful musical memories

[@nicklloyd9261]

Great fun music! I met Dave in Antigua 80 or maybe 81. We sailed in Nelson bay, despite his fame, he was a nice regular guy. Pleased to see he is well and enjoying life.

[@alanflint7732]

They brought joy to the stage. Better than some of those moody, confused new wave acts.

[@mrnobody1067]

And wish they were in the charts today when life made sense 👍🇬🇧

[@annettetownsend6874]

I still love them. And the music…no body makes good decent music anymore

[@jackcalder2937]

Bloody marvellous

[@johnduncan3484]

Absolutely great Johnny dunc l/spa

[@garryclarke7695]

I want to go back. Even if it's only for one day.

[@clairduffy60]

Memories..

[@hettieandmabel]

Me too. Going to see them tomorrow night ❤

[@sandraharding2624]

@@garryclarke7695 You can include me in that. One day wouldn't be long enough

[@sandraharding2624]

One day wouldn't be enough for me. It's time to annoy the neighbours ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@neiljohnstone6282]

Thanks for all the great memories Dave. I'm so glad I lived through that happy era

[@philipbant657]

My (late) wife adored you lot. Thanks for giving her a lift in life.

[@martinjb55]

I'm a 70's lad, and this is the soundtrack to my youth. 😊

[@shanty4590]

These guys in the 70s were just the Best, Best years of my sad life, thanks for the Memories 👏🏻👏🏻🩵🩵 got to say these Guys had a lot of fun with their Music like Dr Hook did, my 2 fav Groups of all Time ❤ Good to see Dave Bartram still got it

[@marieparrott7944]

Sorry to hear you had a sad life..🥰 but we did have the best music and fashion ever didn’t we? 🤣🤣🥰🥰 hope your life is better now…😁😁 Take care xx

[@marshgirl]

I share your sadness for your life , My only escape was and is Music and Nature and my dear dogs . Blessed to have them . But growing up was a living hell. Age 60 I live with CPTSD kindly given to me by family and school . I wish you well . Glad you had good music around you . Best wishes 🙏🏻🎶❤️✨

[@christinewynter2036]

​@@marshgirlWhat's c.p.t.s.d?

[@cherylbostock9265]

One of my favourite groups

[@gerardmartin6448]

I grew up with your music. I'm 60 years now and I want to hear this forgotten 1975 rock n roll . Mr bertrim . Please train young guys to play your music. I know that they are covers but you guys did better than than the original ❤🇮🇪❤

[@johnmoore562]

Fantastic voice and harmony's, loved the band darts as well

[@clarewild5196]

Dave 😍 My brother rest his soul loved these when he was a young lad. Precious memories. Thank you ❤

[@caninepro]

Great memories growing up with Showaddywaddy. Thanks for the music, Dave.

[@ciaran82359]

Loved these back in the late 70's and early 80's. (my teenage years) Thanks for the memories guys...

[@ChilliCheezdog]

Dave Bartram, so young Then / so young Now 🎤

[@mrmensa1096]

Saw Showaddywaddy in 1986 in Aberystwyth !!! - great band !!!

[@darrenjolly9173]

Hi Dave i grew up listning to you even went to a concert i love them all and i loved your voice it must be hard still being involved with the group but bot singing. iknow all you went through and felt all your pain, even now you are in my car wherever i go im 60 now but the songs take me right back, hope you are well now and enjoy christmas and happy new year from a true follower

[@jennigee51]

Ohhh my goodness!!! Approximately 42 years ago, I took my 8 year old son to the Empire Theatre in Liverpool to see Showaddywaddy it was one of the best concerts I've been to (and I've seen Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson and the Bee Gees, amongst others) I saw Showaddywaddy once more at Portchester Castle, around 20 year's ago, it was as much fun then! Thanks for the memories Dave. ♥️

[@trevorshields7347]

Its frightening how many years have passed since i first heard these songs!

[@jackiestewart3651]

Hi Dave, loved Showaddywaddy they brought so much energy and I remember singing along with you. Loved your vocals and lyrics ❤

[@ozzie-sk9dh]

You’re a bloody legend Dave

[@sandrakilroy5058]

So happy this was my era absolutely loved this band ❤️

[@teresahumphrey218]

I went to Scarborough in late 70s to see you fantastic❤❤❤

[@angelaharris8142]

Love showaddywaddy still listen to them now, love dave ❤️

[@75619630]

I was a fan back in the day

[@IngenerateIngenue]

Aw Dave’s such a nice bloke…and so handsome in his heyday ❤

[@redcropuk]

Music saved me from my childhood, 1978, 12 years old, I Wonder Why, Denis, Rivers of Babylon, Ca Plan Pour Moi, Take a Chance on Me, Loves Unkind, Baker Street, Wuthering Heights, Follow You Follow Me, If I Can’t Have You, Kiss You All Over, Run For Home, Hong Kong Garden. It was great to be a kid in the 70’s ! And Dave is right, I Wonder Why is hands down the best song of Showaddywaddy, and one of the best songs of 1978.

[@LynnDrury]

The best live band ever. Saw them live 26 times in the 70,s. Still play my original vinyl as I have all their albums.

[@colinsmith2991]

one of the greatest rock and roll bands ever, great entertainment

[@Dianediana]

One word "Fantastic!" 😊

[@davidriley8590]

well, I found that exhilarating I could not believe I knew every one of them didn't know your age Dave, but God willing I will be 70 next, i was lucky I was around when MUSIC was MUSIC thank you very much for sharing these good old days God bless you.

[@gabrielletanner5339]

Me to..

[@valsim116]

I was born in 1951 and was in the same class as Dave Bartram at Syston junior school. He passed the 11 plus , then went to school in Loughborough.

[@darrenjolly9173]

Thankyou for my youth it was fantastic

[@tomparker5241]

I have so many little musical tics and triggers that send me off into a little tune in my head nad TODAY I worked out it is almost ALL Showaddywaddy (I am 49 years old). My Gran bought me a Showaddywaddy LP when I was a kid and I listened to it obsessively. So all the music is in my SOUL. It's amazing how long that has lasted in my brain!

[@heatherdudley1104]

My teenage years still love them, Dave still a good looking bloke

[@NicMiles-r1t]

Mr bartram had a great voice , and the group were very entertaining . Good memories dave .

[@sandraharding2624]

I loved Showaddywaddy all they're songs would get everybody upto dance. They were awesome live and even got the girls to dance with them. I saw them several times in and around Swansea South Wales. The last time I saw them was in Chicago Rock and they were still as brilliant as ever, and although they were getting older they were still entertaining and dancing with the ladies. They were still dressed in their Teddy Boy outfits. I've got several CD'S of Showaddywaddy and I drive the neighbours nuts. They have to be played really loud, and you'll find me singing and dancing around with the cleaner. My poor little dog must think she's lost the plot again ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MrGlendragon]

OMG what an absolutely fantastic walk down memory lane I was once a true Fan of showaddywaddy and still to this day love the tunes I even owned a red drape that I never used due to it being too big it was hung in my bedroom as a mascot to the band

[@janclark3208]

My favourites were/are Hey Mr Christmas and Dance Party, however I love all Showaddywaddy songs! What a group! ❤❤❤

[@NigelJones-eu7go]

Great Teddy boy outfits .Rocking sounds Ahh the 70s

[@Derek-x1x]

Hey Rock and Roll , is one of the best rock n roll songs of all time.

[@annirvin6555]

The beautiful clothes must’ve cost a fortune.. I had forgotten the dance moves.❤

[@nursenancy421]

Went to see these a few times- excellent show.

[@mrmensa1096]

I won an easter egg at primary school 45 years ago ish - for singing 'Under the Moon of Love'

[@stephenball2011]

Followed Dave and the band for 50 years. Brilliant group.

[@tersemerkhet4633]

Growing up you were part of my musical listening, great days

[@carlokun]

This was the first band I was really into at around 11 years old. My mother was a big fan too. They were playing in London & asked my mum if we could go. She said I have to ask your Dad & he said no! To this day I haven't forgiven my dad for that & I'm not Joking! In my teens I became a Teddy Boy then a Rockabilly. And yes I went to School wearing a drape, creepers & bootlace tie. 57 years old now. Great times.

[@johnnythefox132]

Showaddywaddy such a great band and had some cracking songs, I was fortunate enough to see them in Wednesbury Town Hall 2015 had such a great night. Shame they don’t make songs like this anymore. My uncle was a big fan of Showaddywaddy and whenever I went to my nan’s he’d always being be playing their hits on his old record player. Thanks for the memories

[@BernardSamson-hf6fc]

Great seeing Dave on here, he and the band brought so much joy, from first seeing them on New Faces, to Buying their records, then getting to see them live.

[@GregProbert1971]

I was, for quite a while, a Showaddywaddy correspondent for Iain Lees Late Night Alternative show on Talk Radio. Absolutely true.

[@margothartwell6195]

I used to serve Dave Bartram a pint in a pub in the village where he lived. Around about 1988. He was a nice bloke.

[@gabrielletanner5339]

Where oh where has the time gone .....

[@Dav_m160]

Loved the band, good to see you looking so well too. 👍

[@ellenmccormick9293]

Loved this band. Still do. They always had a feel good sound. I was born on the same day as Dave 1952 ❤❤❤

[@lmoein]

Oh my goodness, I cannot express how much I enjoyed this video which appeared in my timeline! I saw Showaddywaddy at the Bournemouth Winter Gardens around 1979-ish. Enjoyed the show so much I went and booked for a few days later as well. Fantastic show.

[@lornaelliott6670]

So glad I got to see the original line up live. So sad that a few of them are no longer with us, especially Buddy G.

[@haydoncooper3744]

Saw them when I was 12 47 years ago in Newcastle.My English teacher organised a school trip.They we’re absolutely brilliant. Their music stands up today.❤️

[@antonywilson7872]

I remember seeing this very entertaining group a few times at the night out in Birmingham

[@michaeldavies8296]

Thanks for the memories Dave from a life long fan, I still need to listen to you guys every day, you helped get me through not a great childhood thank always Mike

[@jamiealbin1269]

Being a shade over 57 and being a life long showaddywaddy fan it's great to find this on KZbin keep rocking boys

[@MilitaryHistoryWithWill71]

Has anyone got a time machine? I'm going back to the best years of my life, when I had a full head of hair and watch the band again.

[@marieparrott7944]

Yeah with you there…must admit listening to music of today gives me headache!! 😫 they have no idea what awesome music we had in the 70’s we had a blast..🥰 dancing in the playground and girls loos at dinner time haha 😂 with our cassette players of course…😂😂 one had the player, another had the cassette and someone else remembered to bring the batteries…. Those were the days…❤ 😂😂

[@MilitaryHistoryWithWill71]

@@marieparrott7944 spot on Marie, spot on.

[@Ona2612]

I loved showaddywaddy especially three steps to heaven, dave brilliant voice and the timing of all the boys (as Craig Revel Horwood would say) A M A Z I N G ❤❤❤

[@AlisonJones-w7i]

Will never forget you ❤

[@gregsmith1070]

Dave looks and sounds great, easily pass for 10 yrs younger!

[@johninnes881]

The world need NEVER forget this brilliance.EVER.

[@sandraharding2624]

I saw Showaddywaddy a few times in Swansea and Neath. They were brilliant, even dancing with the girls dancing near the front of the stage. I got several of their CD's. Dave was handsome and had a fantastic voice. They were colourful in they're teddy-boys suits, and always had the audiences up on the dance floor. Listening to Dave talking about the band and showing these memorable songs. It's brilliant and I love it ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@0utcastAussie]

With the song "I Wonder Why" I was torn because I was living in Western Australia when "Ol 55" released this single and then we returned to the UK and Showaddywaddy released the same single. Lets just say I liked both versions which is testamount to a bloody good original song. I never saw Ol 55 play live but I did you guys as I live in Peterborough UK. You're top Showmen and know how to get the audience Jiving. Hey Rock n Roll Showaddywaddy.

[@ChayBode]

Childhood memories of the 70s as a young Teddy Boy.

[@jeffcollins4912]

Absolutely fantastic . Love this music by a fantastic band . If only we could have music like this again . Energetic and fun 😅

[@darrenweir-nk5nw]

Loved Showaddywaddy as a kid still love them today

[@christinewynter2036]

It was a great band my favourite one in the band was the one who war the dark glasses in the first song on this video but they was all equally good I loved how the lads used to dance in the background while Dave was singing they was all fantastic, very uplifting I wish they could come back and cheer us all up, it a shame bands like these come to an end but thanks Dave for showing us this video it brings back great memories 😊😊❤❤

[@as3cs3]

you probably mean Buddy Gask with the dark glasses but Malc Alured also has them on

[@Filmbuf-g2k]

Under the moon of love,first single I ever bought (well told my mum i wanted it for Xmas and I got it ) after dancing to it at my junior school Xmas party 1976 ..I was 8 ...Happy Times....loved tiger feet by mud too.....really got into music as most people did secondary school 1980 to 1985....Great bands ,live aid etc......

[@MrSteamtrain]

Nice to see you Dave looking well. Love rishton Dan xx Lancashire 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍

[@iansmith1286]

Best time had at a live gig ? Sheffield City Hall , Showaddywaddy with support from Arrows....what a night.

[@kiwiang983]

Always thought Dave Bartram extremely well blessed !!

[@fedupbin]

Loved Showaddywaddy, fav song, hey rock n roll

[@Musical_Man_Guitar]

Happy memories of a much nicer time. Thanks for the good times.

[@janaf9993]

The wonderful carefree day's of the seventies... Great night's with Showaddywaddy at the Fiesta cabaret club in Sheffield, and memorable after party at the Grosvenor House Hotel...Good memories

[@sharonrose2668]

My absolute faves ❤ oh the memories ❤ wish I could turn the clock back 😢

[@johninnes881]

You guys were absolutely AMAZING.

[@marieparrott7944]

THANK YOU DEMON MUSIC …… you have bought back so many happy memories to this 64yr old mom loved every minute of this….Any chance we could have some more like this…😁😁😁😁🥰

[@janefoster7126]

Under the moon of love was my favourite song! I would have been about 6 years old when it was in the the charts, I used to play it on my recorder 😁 Showaddywaddy were my favourite band back then and I loved the whole rock n roll revival of the 70s, such fun and didn't take itself too seriously, we also had Darts, Matchbox, Racey etc. Great memories of watching them all on top of the pops. ❤ 😊

[@jonbreitsprecher9]

My first ever concert sat the tender age of 5 at the Ipswich Gaumont (I left with the drummers drumsticks and I still have them)

[@garyhillman4993]

3 steps to heaven 👍 great song

[@sonia1963ish]

Fabulous great times great music