Dave Edmunds and Rockpile - Girls Talk

[@jasonwheel]

Dave Edmunds, a very accomplished vocalist and guitarist. anything with him and Nick Lowe in it is an instant classic. they were just so cool in the late 70s.

[@JohnSmith-uc7jt]

Without the drummer who is a wizard he keepsake the player s in beat .

[@emeraldriedl]

Dave Edmund wa's one of Lemmy's heros. Thumbs up!

[@MartinPitts]

Hey Americansquirm, The video was shot on top of the Warner Bros. off building overlooking Rockefeller Center Mid-town Manhattan. It was shot and directed by Martin Pitts and Produced by Derek Burbidge.

[@TimGadd]

First of all the song by Elvis Costello is Revolver-era Beatles brilliant. But this is the arrangement that put it over the top. After all these years I'm honestly still in awe of it.

[@Ystadcop]

All these years later this is still utterly gobsmacking.

[@stephencampbell6424]

+Ystadcop His voice is amazing, and they can PLAY

[@tomtatterson7091]

Very true love Rock Pile

[@keithcarlson615]

30 years ago I was in college and this was killer. i'm 57 an it still kills

[@petepallett]

Such a perfect little pop song, effortlessly and joyously played.

[@pcno2832]

Yes. Didn't EC write this after overhearing some women gossiping about his anatomy?

[@TheEarlHaight]

It’s a hard song to play. Sneaky

[@RobertDryburgh-w4u]

This song remembers me when I met my wife off 42 years now that was a tune indeed 👌 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@jasonwheel]

Rockpile could have been so much more than it was. You got an awful lot of talent standing on that stage.

[@Telstar62a]

+jasonwheel As well as Rockpile's Seconds of Pleasure album, check out Dave Edmunds' Repeat When Necessary album - it's the same Rockpile group, just under his name. Came out a little before the Rockpile album, IIRC Likewise with Nick Lowe's Labour of Lust album. So really, there are three damned good albums that Rockpile gave us....

[@bloke_19xx33]

Agreed...it seems a bit odd that the members of the band achieved more solo success than as members of the band itself. Great musicians, nonetheless. Cheers.

[@evaninsky2]

FOUR albums ! don't forget about Dave's 'Tracks on Wax'. It was also the same Rockpile lineup.

[@DENIEL381]

GREAT TALENT AND BAND ....REAL MUSIC....

[@johnjohnson467]

right there Jason.jpj

[@patrickcrowther9195]

Honestly Rockpile made some of the most memorable pop records of that or any other era. Genius.

[@firstbornjordan]

The vocalist had a mature voice back then. Today, he maintains a crisp, clear diction, better than most of the golden oldies for his age. Under rated and underutilised. Raw sound would have been accepted among the classics of 1950's. 1979 was a remarkable year full of many one hit wonders. Timing!

[@mbogucci1]

Are you calling Rockpile a one hit wonder?

[@scopeway]

I grew up as a kid in the late 70s and 80s listening to this on the radio, used to be a favorite song of mine and it still sounds great all these years later.

[@terrywilliams9719]

Whos that dead good looking (cept the nose) guy on the drums???? lol

[@vaughangregory-hunt4094]

Terry Williams legend!

[@kenbush6504]

A legendary pub rock drummer.....love ya dude!

[@dougstorky3223]

Nov. 1980, The Agora in Cleveland. Thank You. First time in a bar as an 18 yr old, and it changed my life.To prove it, Moon Martin opened.

[@lindachrisman915]

He also was drummer for Dire Straits after Pick Withers.

[@betterthanayard]

Ha Ha!! Caught a good chunk of Alchemy on TV some weeks ago. Brings back great memories!!

[@msinthrop]

I cant agree more..im 46 and love Heavy Metal and Punk, but nothing compares to great music like this. BRING THEM BACK!!!

[@robertmorganfisher]

All due respect to Costello -- this is the definitive version. A masterpiece. This video doesn't do it justice -- but stil. Thanks.

[@shonieo]

This was filmed on top of the Warner Brothers Records Building in Manhattan, near the Rockefeller Centre.

[@Themanwhocameback2]

Yes, when they cut to Nick, behind him I recognize one of the Rockefeller Center buildings.

[@sullivan2339]

Dave Edmunds (vocals, guitar), Nick Lowe (vocals, bass guitar), Billy Bremner (vocals, guitar) and Terry Williams (drums).

[@rajnirvan3336]

Billy Bremner not the footballer is it

[@jml-rj5re]

The Best.

[@ideacircus]

Great song. It was in the charts in 1979. It got to No. 4 in the UK and to no.65 on the US Billboard chart.

[@surfer4christ1]

Great version of a great song. Thank you so much for posting this. Costello's genius is timeless.

[@jacklucy2]

Man, this song reminds me of my teens, pimples,bad hair,and trying to pick up at the local roller skating rink. Thankyou Dave,Nick,Billy and Terry. Fond innocent times.

[@theglobaltiger]

"She may not be an old-fashioned girl but she's gonna get dated." CLASSIC line!

[@geertcautereels]

The bassplayer said ones: "it doesn 't mather what the words are, as long as it sounds good". I can not disagree more with the producer of 3 albums of the song smith of this pearl.

[@nicmart]

They were easily the best band in the world, by a wide margin.

[@ronnieneo]

Dave's voice is brillllllllllllllliant! Great music!

[@klrdotorg7135]

One of the greatest pop songs. Love it.

[@Ruda-n4h]

Remember it well -brilliant. Edmunds did it like Costello should have done it - he misread his own song!

[@ballochdubh]

Just magic ,real music from a great musician.How lucky i have been to live through these times.Many thanks for posting.

[@MarkReynolds-xu4mc]

So Many Memories Thank s Dave and Nick lowe 😊

[@jokermanse]

I had tickets for Rockpile - my greatest heroes back then - in Gothenburg, Sweden, in 1981. I can still remember that horrible feeling when reading about the group splitting up and that the whole tour was cancelled... A major trauma.

[@annaxxx]

Same here! Never got to see them play as a group, just saw them as solo artists.

[@gregpineda8660]

Rockpile ( the 1980's decade's line --- up or band mates or band members ) is/are : the legendary Dave Edmunds --- lead vocals,background vocals and rhythm guitar as well as he is the one singing lead vocals located in this vintage,old and classic Rockpile hit song called Girls Talk film footage or music video the amazing Billy Bremmer --- lead guitar,background vocals and also rhythm guitar the gifted Nick Lowe --- possibly lead vocals,background vocals and bass guitar the incredible Terry Williams --- drums and percussion

[@atomicdruid]

Lowe rockin' the 8 string bass- killer!

[@russellrosario2517]

Kick ass job on the bass by Nick

[@electrasong]

This is one of my favourite pop songs of all time. I just bought this album about 2 years ago cuz I heard this track in a wine bar somewhere in London and thought, what a perfect song.

[@davidwaterhouse2552]

Amazing Tune ! Written by 'Elvis Costello' , the Bass player is 'Nick Lowe, who had an amazing solo career as well as producing the first LP by 'The Damned' ! Loads going on here! dx

[@MrPlantpot20]

Also the great Terry Williams on drums. . . played with Dire Straits for some years. Worth seeing him on the 'Alchemy Live' album. . . .great drumming.

[@davidwaterhouse2552]

@@MrPlantpot20 YES! Thankyou for reminding me of that! dx

[@rebeccalaird4124]

Heard this song on the radio at work today for the first time in forever. Still sounds great.

[@77hodag]

This record changed my life. Love the twangy guitars!

[@thecountofbasie]

This looks like the original promo clip...I've never to the best of my knowledge seen it before...this isn't just the best version of the song, but one of Dave/Nick/Rockpile's best ever...awesome post...thank you

[@robininspain29]

Great song and done well by Dave Edmunds. I particularly like the tribute to the Everly Brothers by using chords used by the Evs in their song 'Problems'.

[@samburkes7552]

..Exactly!! A great pick-off, observation..and also Bird Dog!! Saw Edmunds on Letterman one night, he pulled this avant-guarde chord change out of no where!! Recognized it..Thnx!

[@unmea69l8er]

Filmed on top of the Warner Brothers Records Building in Manhattan and shown on TOTP. If you listen closely at the beginning you can hear a bit of Jimmy Savile introducing it.

[@lavenderliberal]

God, this song makes me feel so GOOD, no matter if it's Dave, Elvis, Linda...! Thanks so much for posting it!

[@rajnirvan3336]

So old skool. Better than the stuff these days

[@WhitewashTheThird]

Seem to remember watching this on Multi-Coloured Swap Shop (?) with Noel Edmonds presenting on a Saturday morning and then going around to a friend's house and talking about what a great song this was. Surprised they didn't go bigger

[@bookgrl]

They actually had recording contract conflicts and so they weren't allowed to really tour as Rockpile much. If they'd been given free range and full support? Indeed, they would have been huge, and they do still have a strong cult following.

[@patriciascully5369]

I am in love with Dave Edmunds,FOREVER! ❤

[@oaksystems]

Fantastic - thanks so much for posting this video - it takes me right back. I love the one where he's struttin round in his tight jeans to this too - ooooerrr! Cheers

[@baycast]

Great, Love Dave Edmunds. Have not heard this for years. Thanks again.

[@hoppinonabronzeleg]

Awesome song, awesome band. well observed and ultimately singable

[@bobosyd]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! I had forgotten all about this song. What's wrong with me? Thank you for putting this up. Ah, sweet memories. :))))

[@michaelivanson1796]

I know this sounds crazy but this is my song of 2023 - brings back memories ! cheers lads

[@malbuff]

Rockpile! My, how I loved these fellows back in the day. God bless 'em.

[@ridefast0]

I was lucky enough to see these guys in Manchester UK around 1980 - great!

[@45rpmSINGLES]

I saw Dave Edmunds perform live earlier this year . In the audience was Terry Williams although he didnt perform. . I met them both separately in the theatre bar afterwards .I had taken along 3 albums for signing by Dave so having Terry there was a bonus. Dave refused to sign the Rockpile group LP although he did sign his own. ( Also there was Andy Fairweather-Low ). Terry told me there were `too many issues` for the original Rockpile ever to reform.

[@RHINOWINOLUNATIC]

After years and years still thrilling to hear

[@rosendamoore]

This was on Dave Edmunds awesome solo record "Repeat When Necessary". The "Queen of Hearts" cover is on that album too. I wore that record out. As well as Rockpile's "Seconds of Pleasure" album. Both albums were released during the 1980's. But Dave, he was around since I was a kid in the 1970's. Damn good songs all those musicans played and sang and wrote (I'm also a big Elvis Costello fan too).

[@1967graeme]

heres my input.... this song has played constantly in my head for 3/4 of my life.

[@Baddaddy64]

Note the Drummer...The great Terry Williams who went on to drum with Dire Straits and Meatloaf..Top Man!!1

[@julieswahn]

Got that right!! Takes me back and makes me smile.

[@DrGrumbles612]

The production in this song is Godlike

[@pumamber05]

Saw them as a. Warm up act to Blondie they absolutely blew them away! Oh what could have been Rockpile may be the greatest group that few ever heard of!!

[@therobbiesmith]

Fantastic, and yes, that was from TOTP a dog's age (or two) ago. Thanks for posting.

[@keeewpid]

Sooooo loved this song when i was 14..... Nothin like REAL MUSIC ...rock on dave!

[@distrojer85]

i have just discovered this band and this song and i'm pretty much happy that i did!melodies,voice,music...everything fits just nice!

[@donquixote2u]

this could possibly be the best version of this song!

[@jml-rj5re]

No question about it.

[@eclecticear]

Dave Edmunds is such a SWEET POTATO!

[@LowBid86]

Great song, really changed how I looked at (or, listened to) music back then.

[@zalmbreggin]

As an earlier poster said, this is from an episode of "Cheggers Plays Pop", a BBC kids programme with Keith Chegwin that ran from 1978-1986.

[@mistermcbride]

love the Everly Brothers nod throughout! These guys make me so happy! whooooooooaaaaaaaaahhhhhh!

[@tonymartinchilcott2519]

Just love it All their songs Even the one they had a wedding.nicks wedding brillant. So funny and cute girl a knock out in that dress Boy he had fun on his wedding night.

[@graduatedan]

Saw these guys in Vancouver,probably around 1979. They were great. So's this video.

[@elmarst3784]

Rock on drummer! ....Ah the Agora - East18th - Coffee Break Concerts - saw Joe Perry Project - saw Ramones one night - now a sad parking lot - drink beer and the hi-way entrance was 25 feet away. Perfect.

[@SeventiesMania]

Great video, thanks all for pointing out that Billy Bremner is the guitarist, at first glance I thought it was Chas Chandler after a heavy night out! :-)

[@garysi]

Think this was the clip they shot on the roof of Warner Bros. Records in NYC. God they were an amazingly fun and talented band to see live. Always seemed to be having fun while making it look easy.

[@eclecticear]

Please, PLEASE re-post Dave Edmunds and Nick Lowe performing Girls Talk on stage. It was so awesome -- someone first peeking out from behind the curtain. Does anyone out there have that video version? I had to get a new computer, and I lost ALL of my videos I saved from KZbin. I want them back!!!!

[@robertnorzagaray1753]

I say Dave Edmonds opened for Santana in Tucson back in the day

[@KevinMahoney99]

Yes, that is Nick on bass. He got his start with Rockpile. As a matter of fact his solo album Labor of Lust was actually Rockpile.

[@davidbecker8227]

Nick already had been in Brinsley Schwarz before Rockpile.

[@suzannetaylor5374]

I was late to work today and forgot the lipstick and powder. This song popped right in my brain and I HAD to hear it. Loved this song for a million years.

[@ChasBeauregarde]

Coming from NY, I'd like to think that this clip was shot in Manhattan but it could be any city w/ lots of skyscrapers. Love this anyway, Nick Lowe, Dave Edmunds and Rockpile rule!

[@mc2mc277]

The “Perfect” Band….always great songs, each member is equally great, no one steps on the others’ parts, always tasty pkying.

[@k9burnouts544]

Saw Elvis ,and he actualy played this version ,that says alot . Dave always thought e.c. did'nt like it.

[@havo90]

Just wonderful ! pure rock and roll songstering !

[@WhatTheFoock]

@PoireauMan68 - Yes, Elvis did record a version of this song (B-side of a single, later released on his "Taking Liberties" compilation album), not as good as the Rockpile/Dave Edmunds version, though.

[@marmite400]

Didn't know this was written by Elvis Costello 'till years later. Lovely feel to it. Very 1979.

[@cujo9]

amazing song from a golden era , well done dave.

[@Boldshane]

This is sooooooooo good even after so many years

[@DavidJHarrisonEssex]

This has always been my fav' by Dave Edmunds. I find it hard to keep still to this & I felt the same in 1979 when I was 11. His 1st hit was a remake of Smiley Lewis's 1955 song I Hear You Knocking which was his biggest of 12 hits & 1 of 4 top 10s. This Dave's 5 & 2nd biggest reaching number 4 on 30th-June-79. He & Elvis Costello were right, boy can they talk & talk & talk & talk.......... & at the end of it all they have said nothing!!!

[@michaelhampton9493]

I agree a totally brilliant song .I love it. A very under rated artist

[@nicmart]

If you don't own any Edmunds albums, get yourself copies of "Get It," "Tracks on Wax," and "DE 7th." Rock at its most basic and wonderful. Thanks, Dave!

[@paulmorris8762]

and while at it get Nick Lowe's album too Labour of Lust

[@jimcatalfamo8034]

quarantine? no problem with great tunes like this

[@rongwrong1]

In a just world DE is worshiped daily.

[@melissabegg53]

Still the best! I am pretty sure I saw them in Atlantic City late 70’s

[@bryanpalmer9660]

A song from my teen's,love it Rockpile were great

[@MichaelHoare-bh5pg]

Brilliant cover of an Elvis Costello song.

[@ijkoool69]

If you want to see Dave Edmunds at his best, the check out Love Sculpture - Sabre Dance

[@ajworrell]

I remember the show it came from.It was a repeated episode of Top of the Pops from 1979(UK Gold was a British satellite channel that specialized in repeats of old shows from the BBC and Thames Television)If you listen carefully to the start of the clip you can hear(but thankfully not see)Jimmy Saville introducing the recorded segment.

[@lesliefolwell9208]

Real gutsy rock n' roll. God I miss those days.

[@chezzeeX]

A popular song from my childhood.Still a great song.

[@eurochrissy2]

thanks elephantrange,you have the superior knowledge..-when i listen to the break i always thought there was a bit of violin in there,the sound seemed more than a guitar...cheers for the quick reply!

[@Salindil]

There is popular music, and there is good music. Sometimes music can be both, but not all that often. This is good music..

[@paultaylor3030]

Please show this to all modern kids who want to be in the music industry absolute brilliant 👍👌

[@johnvine3985]

Even though i got into punk in 78, i alway loved rockpile. Go figure

[@liquidlena]

hey, let's lip synch/rock this out on a rooftop! love dave edmunds, nick lowe... rockpile. love this song (nod to elvis). love this clip. mr. lowe gets plenty of camera time too... cool cool cool. s'all good

[@rickytleg]

@madmikeastoria Of course its Dave Edmunds! King of Guitarists everywhere!

[@badsport4538]

Good question! Brinsley Schwarz was one of "the rumour" as was Martin Belmont - a former member of ducks deluxe. All of them came from the pub rock scene of the mid seventies, a great era, and I saw plenty of these guys back in the day. if you like all of this shit, also try the tyla gang, featuring sean tyla, also of the ducks deluxe.