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

[@jackofalltrades1206]

A flash back to much happier times.. where did this country go so badly wrong..

[@Mark_Moore60]

Shite, out of touch politicians as usual.

[@jamesdonald8454]

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

[@alexandramassey9258]

Good times James

[@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.

[@ic2264]

Great memories of a feel good band ❤

[@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 🙏🏻🎶❤️✨

[@alanflint7732]

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

[@jackcalder2937]

Bloody marvellous

[@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 ... 😎

[@javidkhan4533]

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

[@garryclarke7695]

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

[@angelaharris8142]

Love showaddywaddy still listen to them now, love dave ❤️

[@clarewild5196]

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

[@martinjb55]

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

[@Donna-r3n]

Absolutely Brilliant such fond memories ❤

[@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.

[@heatherdudley1104]

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

[@johninnes881]

This was when music was really REAL.TALENT WAS EVERTHING YOU GUYS HAVE.BRILLIANT SINGING AN PERFORMANCE EVERY TIME.GOD BLESS THIS ANGELS .

[@colinsmith2991]

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

[@juliemercer1458]

One of the best bands out there....I miss them ❤

[@ozzie-sk9dh]

You’re a bloody legend Dave

[@johnmoore562]

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

[@ciaran82359]

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

[@sandrakilroy5058]

So happy this was my era absolutely loved this band ❤️

[@philipbant657]

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

[@75619630]

I was a fan back in the day

[@teresahumphrey218]

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

[@johninnes881]

The world need NEVER forget this brilliance.EVER.

[@kevinfitzsimons41]

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

[@norrieclark5217]

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

[@johninnes881]

These songs were full of inspiration an beutifull light.they CANT be replaced.

[@user-wr5vi5vn2o]

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

[@tersemerkhet4633]

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

[@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.

[@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 ❤🇮🇪❤

[@garyallen5395]

One of the greatest 70s groups ever,,

[@Dianediana]

One word "Fantastic!" 😊

[@mrmensa1096]

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

[@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.

[@iansmith1286]

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

[@antonywilson7872]

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

[@marieparrott7944]

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

[@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.

[@jamiealbin1269]

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

[@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

[@GregProbert1971]

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

[@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.❤️

[@trevorshields7347]

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

[@jro3352]

Can't beat a bit of Showaddywaddy, great fun band. Bought their first album, all the best Dave, thanks for all the great memories.

[@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. ♥️

[@annirvin6555]

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

[@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.

[@Derek-x1x]

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

[@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

[@garyhillman4993]

Bring back top of the pops !

[@chr668]

not with today's music it's rubbish

[@marieparrott7944]

Yeah I know it would be awesome but definitely not with the music of today….would alway try and copy Pans People…😂😂🥰 I am no prude by any means but the bad language etc is too much for me…haha

[@ellenmccormick9293]

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

[@gregsmith1070]

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

[@jackiestewart3651]

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

[@stephenball2011]

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

[@mrmensa1096]

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

[@jeffcollins4912]

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

[@garyhillman4993]

3 steps to heaven 👍 great song

[@know-your-worth7641]

Oh, my memories flashing back my mum was a great fan also . Oh gosh, best years ever. 🎵🎶🎸💜

[@gabrielletanner5339]

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

[@Improveng1]

Seen the boys several times over the years and always a good night 😄😄👍👍.

[@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.

[@Musical_Man_Guitar]

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

[@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. ❤ 😊

[@gingerladyaubern]

Loved Showaddywaddy. Good to see Dave looking so well. 'Hey Rock and Roll' was the first song I heard aged 12 and was hooked thereafter. 'I wonder why' is probably may fav song by a very small margin over a lot of their others. It was always interesting on TOTP to see who would play different instruments on certain songs. I think this style of music will be timeless. Thanks for the music & memories Dave.

[@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.

[@IngenerateIngenue]

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

[@stevevids1608]

I just been transported back to my childhood, thanks Dave

[@karaclark4986]

Those were the day’s Dave Bartram ❤️❤️ Absolutely awesome year’s Many Thanks for Dave Bartram For entertaining us in the 70’s !

[@iparkes961]

Saw you 4 times in sheffield never disappointed the good old days. Rock and roll at its best

[@thebagfather4633]

legends . love this band

[@JoywendyAndrew]

Loved showaddywaddy I had nearly all your records specially one Xmas that was all I wanted

[@christown2827]

2019 emailed into my local radio station to say that band now had three original members with Dave Bartram as manager and were on tour with David Essex, Suzi Quatro and Les McEwan's Bay City Rollers. I obviously sent another email message to say that yes there would be definitely be more than two people on stage which the presenter read out with laughter. Really like 'Hey Mr Christmas' which in my opinion doesn't get played enough on the radio!

[@ChayBode]

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

[@laurencefahey3132]

Brilliant video, took me back to being 12 again , first record I ever bought was under the moon 🌙 of love ☺️

[@lesleycollins2535]

I love this group I had all their records and I had a big crush on the lead singer

[@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.

[@bigtam462]

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......

[@user-s1o3nr532]

For me the songs that broke them into the charts: Hey Rock and Roll and Rock and Roll Lady, were my favourites. Originals too as far as i know.

[@daveglover8644]

Great group I remember seeing Dave at Filbert Street LCFC a few times to watch the footy

[@evileyes4070]

I play Hey Rock n Roll the best of Showaddywaddy regularly 😎😍

[@thebagfather4633]

after watching this ill be playing and singing it later

[@Ruth695]

I was a child when they were in their hey day and i loved them. I remember being about 11 and getting an ablum for Christmas, I'll never forget it 😊❤

[@johnallen8680]

Trocadero - Great number. For life of me I cannot understand why it didn't chart very well.. Good melody, mega hooky riffs and that Wadds retro Rock n Roll vibe.. Probably went over the heads of many of their fans, but not mine.. I thought it easily one of their best.

[@mfielding007]

Saw you in Scarborough about 20 years ago, absolutely fantastic

[@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…😁😁😁😁🥰

[@timhallett7253]

Oh the memories. Fabulous to hear these again. Takes me back to my teenage years.

[@johninnes881]

You guys were absolutely AMAZING.

[@littyboo86]

❤Great group great memories ❤

[@marysmith1922]

Every time they were on TV my ( now Ex ) would point a t Dave and say “ I went to school with him. He was a couple of years behind me. “ Dave you did well for a boy from Syston! 🌹❤️

[@robertfullwood3912]

I'd never forget there music .still enjoying there music now. Always takes me back to my childhood.

[@TerenceTickner]

They was the best years We never get anything like this again I'm still listening to their music at the age of 67

[@stuartgrimes1348]

I have every LP record of Showaddywaddy my favorite group of the 1970s ... We went to see them at the Blackpool Winter gardens around 1977 or 78 they were brilliant... ❤❤❤😊

[@melgrant7404]

Dave had a brilliant voice.❤

[@marinashan4]

Saw them live in The Lilac Ballroom in Carndonagh, County Donegal in Ireland about 1984 it was the best night ever as I always loved Showaddywaddy but never saw them until this brilliant night❤

[@philbollington8111]

Showaddywaddy weren't called the greatest Rock'N'Roll band ever for nothing. In the 70's they were truly awesome. Showaddywaddy came into their own with fans with tracks from thier albums. With classics like Lost, Then came you, Take me in your arms, swansong, sweet and innocent you and paint your picture are among the best. Phil

[@joannmccreadie2135]

Love Showaddywaddy, especially Buddy Gask...he was Showaddywaddy, Buddy R.I,P

[@grumpyoldgit1844]

Just a fun band withe great songs😊😊😊