Dr Feelgood - Down At the Doctors

Music video by Dr Feelgood performing Down At the Doctors. (P) 2013 The copyright in this audiovisual recording is owned by EMI Records Ltd

[@guitarmandan9230]

What a frontman Lee is, constantly has that look on his face like he wants to knock someone out

[@normanbell-br7nf]

Like a nasty Kevin Costner !

[@jimmysapien9961]

Or a Liam Neeson

[@dumfriesspearhead7398]

He looks like he's just been released from prison.

[@ceased2care]

World's best pub band. Utter legends

[@spanishpeaches2930]

I would argue that would have been The Faces, but this lot were great too.Saw them three times.

[@ceased2care]

@@spanishpeaches2930 if there's a band I'm sorry I didn't get to see, it's Dr Feelgood. You might have already seen it, but if not, see if you can find the film 'Oil City Confidential'

[@kathrynramsay5104]

yes they were

[@woody816]

Pub rock, really that's how u describing an amazing live band. They were at there absolute best playing small venues of maybe up to 4-5000. The same as a lot of the bands that made it. If u weren't good in a pub then very free made it unless they already knew some1 in the business. A few or in fact a lot of bands especially today can't play live at all

[@ceased2care]

@@woody816 I saw a lot of great pub bands back in the day but never got round to seeing Dr Feelgood, even though a class mate and myself would go and sit round his house during lunch break as young teenagers in the late 70s, and amongst the Lizzy, Quo, and ACDC we'd be listening to, he'd play the odd Dr Feelgood track. I got into them more later though, when learning guitar. I've seen many, now older, rock stars playing pubs around Birmingham and the Midlands, and I'm sure that in the old school touring tradition, Dr Feelgood would have played a few pubs back then. They'd have been great in a bouncin smokey back room with beer spilling everywhere, Lee Brilleaux in his filthy lived in suit like he's been sleeping in the back of a transit van, and those great songs delivered in his and Wilko's slightly unhinged and dangerous manner. That's what I think I mean really with the world's best pub band statement. They're not only brilliant original songsmiths, but of a time and place I can't imagine us ever getting to see again. Might be just as well though, as although I get a lot of nostalgia for the 70s, there was a lot that was grim, and most of us were trying to better our circumstances as a result. If it hadn't been so, maybe some things, as glorious as they were, wouldn't have come to be. There's clearly a lot of that urgency and anger comes across in Lee's delivery and lyrics, and his appearance. I'm sure their audience would have been feeling it too, especially back then

[@TheVatonaught]

I felt like a fool when I finally 'discovered ' this band and I was already 76 years old...wut? now I'm collecting their recorded output and love every one of their band members... odd how music and art are limited in availability...youtube is breaking down many walls.

[@colinbartlett9851]

You missed this ???!!

[@lauraarcher6996]

Better late than never!!!👍

[@jaycuda8708]

same here at 62....these guys jam

[@alanoconnor6921]

You're never too old to come onto anything as good as this Carlos!!

[@stephenjackson1828]

So Gypie Mayo or Wilco Johnson?

[@James-nz2tk]

I reckon we saw these guys at least 4/5 times in Sydney between 1983-87… Each gig was a riot. Literally. I’ve never seen a band who were consistently more pissed than their audience, but they nailed it every show. (I think 😂) It was a hot mess of tangled bodies & driving rhythms with that 12 bar blues road map that connected band and crowd so we all knew we’d get to the same place again safely. Life affirming experience which I’ll never be able to forget. Soul inspiring bone marrow crunching bliss! I turn 60 this year, thank you Lee (& all the lads) for being Doctor Feelgood. Rest in peace Lee 🙏

[@kenneththompson8933]

Absolutely! I saw the original lineup in the UK at the Newcastle City Hall when making their massive breakthrough with the Malpractice album. Their hit the stage at 100 miles per hour & never stopped for 2 + hours & 3 encores later. Utterly breathtaking.

[@simonjohnston8448]

I can swap stories. I saw this band in Middlesbrough, UK in the late 70's. Around the same time and Australian band called Rose Tattoo played in my hometown. Angry Anderson came in stage holding a bottle of Vodka and as the night wore on, he got more pissed. Fantastic night and a very loud band

[@tonydorman8820]

Yep blacktown rsl on the tabs

[@philipeagles]

Saw Dr Feelgood mid 80s in Melbourne and Rose Tattoo around then supporting ZZ Top at Olympic Park.@@simonjohnston8448

[@davidpost6902]

Way to go!!

[@1889jonny]

Lee Brilleaux always looked like a dodgy used car salesman, absolute class

[@fs.pureblood]

Actually I see what you mean. He looks like a dodgy used car salesman I knew when I was a kid.

[@johngraham8430]

He was the real deal

[@heli-crewhgs5285]

It was once said that the band look like the villains from an episode of ‘The Sweeney.’

[@fs.pureblood]

@@heli-crewhgs5285 or Life on Mars.

[@KevKavanagh]

@@fs.pureblood or The Long Good Friday, Bob Hoskins on vocals!

[@tribblebooth1224]

This is what happens when you take rock and roll to the absolute level. You've reached the top.

[@oughtonoughton2634]

Tribble i like your comment , These guys will always be my tops , What a complete bunch of genius fellows ive always adored them ,, lol Jane x🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@martyndormer]

Honoured to say that I became acquainted with John ‘Gypie’ Mayo and attended his funeral. Top man, top player.🎸

[@BackToTheBlues]

There's a lovely bit of video on here of John playing guitar through an Electro Harmonix 'Pog', which makes it sound like a church organ (if you search for Gypie Mayo Pog you'll find it). The look of joy on his face at the sound is a lovely thing to behold.

[@smadaband]

undoubtedly one of the greatest, underestimated r n r bands ever, period. this song gives me goose bumps every time. saw them live with immortal front man Lee Brilleaux twice many moons ago. They don’t make em like him anymore

[@daviddavies2945]

Brilliant. This is world class R&B. Total credit to Gylpie. To follow Wilko is a hell of an ask, but he's more than up to the task.

[@markfahey3921]

After Gyppie left, I think we'd seen the best of Dr Feelgood.

[@shaunboden]

Hes been dead a while now.

[@threadbear]

@@markfahey3921 I always thought Gypie was a great blues guitarist. He was respected in the industry too. As far as hits are concerned, the Feelgoods had their purple patch when Gypie was in the band.

[@SuperBluesman56]

I couldn’t agree more with you mate!!!

[@lynnshirra510]

I was a huge fan of Dr Feelgood back in my youth in the 1970s. I loved all their music, but this was definitely a favourite! Still love it all these years later! Such a shame about Lee Brilleaux - he was a great frontman for the band! 😀

[@oughtonoughton2634]

Lyn i like your comment i feel the same as you , ive adored these guys since their beginning , thats a long time , my heart is broken without Lee he was a splendid front man ,, I reckon i will still adore them in eternity lol xxJane x

[@lynnshirra510]

@@oughtonoughton2634 yes, there will never be another Lee Brilleaux! 😰💙 Dr Feelgood will always be special to me - saw them live 5 times in the 1970s with my boyfriend - now my husband! 🎶❤️🎵

[@shaynesparkes8740]

My uncle John Sparko Sparks

[@johanbergman3166]

Lee Brilleaux (Lee Collinson) is one of the best rock'n roll performers/singers ever!

[@redrobefan]

Lee was born Collinson but quite early in his career he changed his name legally to

[@redrobefan]

...to Brilleaux (after Brillo pads). So his wife and children are Brilleaux not Collinson.

[@stevebowness9435]

THE BEST

[@stevebowness9435]

@FREE BIRD The greatest Frontman of all time.

[@nonokastle8699]

@@redrobefan Interesting .

[@bobatkins9162]

It doesn't get much better than this! The finest ever British Rock Band at their very best.

[@audimanuk]

If only they coulda done a xmas song like Slade or Roy Wood.....?

[@Bigstrat2]

lmao without Wilko ? nope..

[@kathrynramsay5104]

Best group ever in that era

[@JQ127-c4e]

​@@Bigstrat2 Gypie was a different guitarist and they did amazing songs with him on guitar. Wilco was amazing as well. They both brought a lot to the table and I enjoy both versions of the band.

[@CHRISTIANLAGRECA]

I love Dr. Feelgood! The best pub rock band in the world! Lee Brillaux lives!

[@philjames6206]

Unfortunately blown away by Punk. But 74/5 were one of the top live acts on the circuit.

[@emmooldmod]

pub rock? a million times better than that ;-)

[@robertevans6596]

Sadly not

[@Reed-bj2dt]

This is how you do it. Proper hard rocking R&B from the Essex delta.

[@mcfcguvnors]

awesome init

[@geoorobo1549]

LOL the Essex Delta !!! Init mate!!

[@lynettedavies115]

First Class Brillo at his best. We had some good groups

[@mariadelcarmengiraldezalon8108]

Pñljyrvjnp

[@briertonp]

Thames Delta you mean! (According to Wilko) 😎

[@stephencopsey4555]

Probably the best rock band ever. This is a pub classic. Really miss em..

[@evaristocorreal2614]

Grandes siempre

[@mgjohn8534]

Probably? Definitely in the Top One.

[@Tone-def]

can't wait to get down to the pub

[@new_mysterian]

"Eight bars on piano" - Love it! Lead guitarist Gylpie's sneer is world class.

[@michaelkroger899]

best rythm section ever

[@nevetsgnil1962]

One of them bands you have to watch as well as listen, to fully appreciate how good they are.

[@rickabbott5297]

Very very underrated band !!!!! Fantastic live performances 🤗🤗🤗👌👍🎸

[@iangillon6981]

Shit Hot Band.

[@GuyTunes]

Gypie Mayo`s finest Feelgood hour. Blockbusting guitar on this one. As other comments say, fantastic piece of rock`n`roll.

[@geepers100]

Awesome sound. That “eight bars of piano” gets me every time.. could listen to just that for the full three minutes! A great example of how super-tight simplicity trumps “pretty tight” complexity every time.

[@letstalk3265]

Every time they toured Australia we'd see them as many times as we could. Travelling from Brisbane to the Gold or Sunshine Coast to catch one of the greatest live bands EVER. Never saw Lee and the boys play anything but a great gig. If you want to know how good then grab a copy of 'As It Happens' Dr Feelgood live album. Please don't push.

[@antoniovargas9680]

Push . ..pull?

[@maxinepaul2]

Smoking a cigarette whilst singing no fancy gimmicks total legends.

[@rodneyjames70]

Turtshelll 🐢 thinking 🤔... smoke 🚬 break anyone??? 😂😅😊 🚬....

[@deepfryblue]

i saw feelgood about '84 in chch NZ in a bar in Aranui NZ-about $5 to get in & they ripped the place-the greatest r & b band to ever come outta uk i believe

[@CastlesForEyes]

I’ve only started listening to Dr Feelgood this week. One of those bands I somehow managed to never hear over the years. Weird how that happens. Now, every song of theirs I hear, I absolutely love. Looking forward to finding out their hourney

[@jabberthebut]

Stupidity is the album to go for.

[@GenghisKhan-Shaman]

The GREATEST British Pub Rock Band EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@misterdavid5400]

I am privileged to have seen them perform in Australia way back in 1980. I was very close to the front and I tell you Australian bands at the time were playing this style but Dr Feelgood were like Gods. Thank you Doctor Feelgood for my memories.

[@camwells9726]

I saw them too , at the pier hotel in Frankston 😂, I was already a fan , had a record before they toured

[@stevemann3080]

@@camwells9726 Fraanga .... MAAAAAYT 🔊🎸💃💃🤘

[@camwells9726]

@@stevemann3080 yeah 🤣, they used to have great bands there on a Sunday between 6 and 10 , early enough to go to work the next day , good times

[@alanlane3670]

Now ..this is REAL rock music........

[@oughtonoughton2634]

Alan i love your comment , ive adored these guys since their beginning , thats a very long time xx I do believe Rock and ROLL was made by them ,, sorry Lee passed xx He was a darling front man xx Jane xx

[@MrJezvesp]

Raw talent

[@greggyeggy1]

sums it up!

[@misterjones2u]

very special band, these guys rocked.. best live act i ever saw up close

[@arneberg102]

Yeah and a lot of coke 🤪

[@terrypollard4657]

exceptional. i always loved where he says "eight bars of piano" and no piano shows up. the story goes he said that to remind them where to overdub the piano after, but they never got around to do recording it. brilliant

[@jamesbaker8653]

I was because they couldn't find a piano player with the right groove and feel for the song and Lee left the line in there

[@TheVatonaught]

I thought he sings 8 bars from now...

[@brianparker663]

I heard that producer Richard Gottehrer had a go at playing it but his style wasn't really R&R (too classical) so they ditched it.

[@marty6779]

That intro GOD IT'S SO BAD ASS

[@chelseapoet3664]

I saw them at Guildford Civic Hall in 1978 with my brother and sister - my first gig and one of the best of my life.

[@johnhetherington5146]

What? You saw your brother and sister in Guildford? So fuck, I once seen my mam and dad at the " old bailey".

[@richardjoslin2549]

This is seriously fucking good.

[@davidwalker4940]

Fucking awesome

[@stevebowness9435]

I'll drink to that 💯

[@conanhayle]

@@stevebowness9435 where the hell am I ????? whiskey ...old man 73

[@stevebowness9435]

@@LarsTragel-zh7ei THE VERY BEST💯

[@HowlinWilf13]

Fucking right!

[@nigelhaines7900]

Lets put our hands together for the drummer for Dr feelgood he doesnt get mentioned enougth ( BRILLIANT)

[@TheMusicalElitist]

The 8 bars of (non-existent) piano were bloody marvellous!

[@tfm-Fender.]

To this day im not sure if this was genuinely ironic or they just couldn't be bothered

[@audimanuk]

Don't forget the saxophone player....

[@SunofYork]

"Piano " means soft and quiet in music.... "Why do they call it a piano forte? The name fortepiano derives from the Italian words forte (strong or loud) and piano (soft or level), an indication of the range of sound that could be provided. The terms fortepiano and pianoforte were used interchangeably in the 18th century, although in time the shortened name piano became common."

[@tfm-Fender.]

@Son of Barghest he doesn't say in piano tho does he, he says on piano?

[@SunofYork]

@@tfm-Fender. he says "of piano".... Give up....

[@marck1726]

Gippie Mayo tone is insane!

[@oughtonoughton2634]

Wow this divine bloke smokes as he sings ,Hes allowed .. , what utter facial distortions he pulls , i adore this very fine genius talented band then now and always ,, god luv em xx Jane xx

[@ozric8131]

Saw `em at Silks in Thatcham! Early 80`s. Awesome. Best live along wiv Ramones. remember Wilco. Play loud today. Proper.

[@MrMeadfoot]

Well said my man, wish I was there for that one !

[@IdleAl]

Probably the dirtiest, grubbiest, sweaty rock n roll band ever....and all the better for it!

[@bobwright9516]

IdleAl.....Gypie wiping his nose on intro swaggering Rock n Roll at it's best

[@threadbear]

Gypie and Lee are probably rocking in Heaven now. Or Hell, more likely. I miss them both.

[@klaushalme792]

IdleAl pjgmj

[@philiplewis3089]

well put but thay are shit hot

[@peterlangford4985]

IdleAl (5the bollox

[@matthewpaynter3846]

They were and are the best band for me, love foreverx

[@gedmason6387]

Lee Brilleaux ,one of the coolest. John Gypie Mayo , for me the best guitar player they ever had.

[@markg7752]

I shook hands with Lee after a brilliant gig at Nottingham University in 1979. I haven't washed it since.

[@Osentalka]

Lee was such a great frontman.

[@jeromeferet8363]

A pub rock-punk like a never ending story....In France, some people are waiting for you...❤

[@paulfallon7038]

The drummer looks like Jake Blues. DF = fucking AWESOME.

[@Anuskasv0]

One of the all time greats. Guitar solo, harp solo.. and 8 bars on a piano haha!

[@wobbiess]

Bro absolutely popped off with the harmonica! 😮

[@d2ohn]

I saw them live in The Appollo in Glasgow in the 70's, they were the support act for Hawkwind, loved them then, love them still. PS They blew Hawkwind out of the water

[@johnhetherington5146]

3 wide boys and a geezer with a burger van, fucking ace.

[@bronshill12]

I think it was Lenny who said about the original line up “three alcoholics and a speed freak, what could possibly go wrong!”

[@thekingofmojacar5333]

Perfect mixture between Blues and Rock´n´Roll, saw them twice.... worth every Penny the entrance, pure underground....

[@tonyfleck3029]

Somebody else said this first, but I have to agree wholeheartedly 'The Sweeney with Guitars' God I love this Shit!!!...

[@geoffreycarson2311]

BANG ON !!!!😂g

[@philphil4042]

The sweaty look is great.

[@infoscholar5221]

Despite his wideboy stage persona, Lee was reputed to have been an intellect. He gets a bad rap, I think: people say it was actually Wilko who was the hard man to get on with. Puzzle, he seems so affable in later years. But you never really know, if you weren't present. And, it was always complicated.

[@daytona955joop]

Sparko and Figure, superb RnB backbone!

[@johnnybsteelriff]

The Figure and John B nail the fucking rhythm down solid......brilliant

[@blacky1987]

So my dad brought me up on dr.feelgood, nine below zero, rolling stones etc, and no matter what mood im in where i am, dr feelgood is my go to band. Bought myself a proper Telecaster last year and have tried my damndest to copy Wilko and play the songs the way they're meant, but it just cant be replicated. Totally underappreciated band. With pretty much every album having great songs on them. Ps fully aware this is gypie playing guitar here 😂.

[@markjohnston1813]

if you had the utmost pleaser of seeing this fantastic and f..king brilliant band,what a lucky bunch of people you all were,

[@marvinc9994]

Yep - and we knew it!

[@mozdickson]

It's all about the band I know, but what GREAT filming, absolutely perfect selection and editing. Quality.

[@MS-Patriot2]

Yeah but not if you want to work out the bass part !

[@geno6424]

Saw the Feelgoods in 1978 at the Majestic, Reading. Got there early to get tickets, treat for the whole family, including my mum. Bought the tickets, Nipped into the Duke of Edinburgh public bar close by to wait for the family to arrive. Lee Brillaux was sitting at a table alone doing a crossword. I was so dumbstruck. Didn't want to disturb him so I didn't. Great, gig....Just wish I'd given Lee a hug when the opportunity arose for me before he died.

[@1960keef]

How I loved this band. Saw them many times. Brilliant. So under rated 😎

[@tequijo]

Soundtrack of my live😊

[@michaeloleary195]

Bona fide rock n roll ! Privileged to see this very band at University of Tasmania early to mid 1980's.

[@paulmusso278]

Legendary. This is how it's done

[@keithjones6023]

Anybody who loves rock music will appreciate this classic!

[@ianmarsden8568]

"Eight Bars of Piano" - is that a musical joke! Always makes me smile. Cheers Guys.

[@justinbrandis700]

Apparently they DID record 8 bars of piano solo, but a studio stuff-up erased it. They kept the line as a joke...

[@Chancer02]

Bob Andrews used to play piano on some of the Feelgood tracks

[@r3playretro]

Canvey Island must surely be proud of these boys. Brilliant band! RIP Lee (vocals) & Gypie (guitar)

[@dash1061]

Alvin Lee

[@hellobonappetit1657]

Alvin Lee Oswald la ferriere

[@MrDayjur]

r3playretro and some! What a band!

[@veronicagrey9782]

I saw them at Leicester Square when I was about 17. They were excellent. Some years later, I saw Wilko Johnson at Dingwall's. Happy days!

[@mgjohn8534]

Great live band. Powerhouse performances every time. I have the late, great Liverpudlian BBC DJ John Peel to thank for introducing their Talents to me back in the 1970s. Thanks to KZbin these super talents and live performances of the "SarfEnd Sahnd" from the depths of Essex lives on. Have Dr. Feelgood CDs in my cars and numbers like these are great to drive to. Stone's LP version of Route 66 in my cars ( tapes ) too but the live stage with Lee doing the vocals is great. His Harmonica playing is to my mind the most vigorously effective by anyone. Every live version of "Down at the Doctors" is unique and all just as good. Never tire of this stuff.

[@geoffreycarson2311]

ALL the GREAT HARP players Who Were Around Then Still !!!Thought So too 😁g

[@miisu]

The most badass video on KZbin.

[@g1lgam3sh51]

The essence of rock music.

[@dragonstar6490]

Brilliant!!!! i love the music these guys made, so underrated - First time i heard this was amazing! What a sound!!!

[@kathrynramsay5104]

best group ever 70s/80s, Lee Brilleaux best singer, sadly no longer, tradegedy

[@raphaelrousso7124]

8 bars of ghost piano ! you rocked the world Lee!!

[@haltoner]

Utter brilliance

[@ProudRockabillyRebel]

Still going strong! I saw you a couple of times when visiting London in the early and mid-80's, from Sweden. Still one of the best bands, ever!

[@rickturrell5887]

It doesn't get any better than this!!!!!

[@paulgraham6316]

It's true that they were not the same band after Wilko left, but they were still bloody good, only in a different way. The tightest, meanest band ever produced in this country. If you get the chance read Zoë Howe' fantastic book about Lee Brilleaux 'Rock N Roll Gentleman'. It will blow you away to learn about Brilleaux, for me greatest and most charismatic frontman ever

[@ruthyarrow]

Yes…good book , learned a lot from it. This film is really wonderful , played it over and over , always fresh . Love their expressions , their moves … a spellbinding performance .

[@eamontdmas]

I don't know about that. Mayo was a far better guitarist.

[@kathrynramsay5104]

fabulous

[@boybblue]

Rest in peace Wilko Johnson. . .

[@neilmusgrove4668]

These guys passed me by when I was young, only found them through the Wilco and Roger Daltey recordings, they took me to the originals, the new stuff is good but not a patch on these! so much drive and power! Just great.

[@MotherLodeOfRock]

I'm glad I found this I and owe someone a beer whoever uploaded this. Thanks :)

[@brendarussell1396]

Everybody needs a shot of R n B and this it!

[@alandean6692]

Just bought malpractice the album omg brilliant

[@martingrimshaw5686]

Always at their rocking best !!!!

[@joseangelhernaiz-cotrina3461]

Got the feeling Howling Wolf would be impressed too. ❤🎸

[@wattiemc]

Awesome with Gypie on guitar !!

[@garethlipyeart6520]

god bless you lee,xx

[@mr.stevejones1947]

I love Gypie's guitar playing. When I was in my teens I wanted to be Gypie Mayo even more than I wanted to be Keith Richards.

[@markfahey3921]

Gypie would have fit right in with the Stones

[@mr.stevejones1947]

@@markfahey3921 Thanks for your reply mate. Nice to see two years later. Yeah you're right Gypie would have been the perfect fit. A very underrated guitar player.

[@markbrooks4471]

When Wilko quit the band I thought they were over. Not only was he co vocalist and a focal point of the live act, but he wrote the lions share of the tunes. Gypie was a perfect replacement. Nothing like Wilko but could hold his own with his classy playing and Faces haircut.

[@janehemsley4406]

Awesome band, not my part of the world, but loved them from the late eighties, so lucky me!

[@garymcgrath8246]

A timeless rock superclassic

[@jaysonraphaelmurdock8812]

Holy shit! The American band Great White covered this song with some help from Clarence Clemons (RIP) from Bruce Springsteen's band. I have always wondered who did the song first. This version kicks ass!!!

[@thomasb1889]

This is what punk should have aspired to.

[@seansands424]

Sort of punk

[@conanhayle]

feffin great

[@bassandbeer]

Woah... Seems like they just had an awesome night and woke up and JAMMED.

[@박훈갑-h3c]

Blues rock!

[@kamilkociubinski455]

simply one of the best

[@billwellington4222]

When all these great rockers have departed this mortal coil, who takes their place.? I can't help feeling that we've grown up with the best. Feel sorry for the kids of today . Still, the retirement homes are gonna rock!!

[@howardmalin3239]

Just fantastic, I feel so good when I listen to them. Great comments by the way

[@yellowvette2445]

This is good Britisch Blues-Rock the best ..........🤙🏼🤙🏼👍

[@huevosfritos9620]

Rock at his best !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@alexalberti4669]

Pure Rock, Pump the Volume , this is Rock n Roll. Alex Alberti from Mogi das Cruzes, BRASIL