Hugh Cornwell - Sydney - July 31 2024

[@Peter_LiveMusic]

Hugh Cornwell website: www.hughcornwell.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/hughcornwellofficial/ Hugh's music and merch at Burning Shed: burningshed.com/store/hughcornwell/

[@lisaswift9122]

So are the stones you are never too old to write and feel

[@3sdschilderwerken211]

merci

[@glennoc8585]

I love the stranglers ever since the 70s and so happy that Hugh is still being creative

[@Peter_LiveMusic]

I agree with you totally. So many people go along only wanting to hear the old stuff (not just with Hugh, but with many bands from the 70s and 80s). But I'm always very happy to hear the new stuff. In fact, I'm sad when there isn't any new stuff, when the creative spark has died.

[@speakertoanimals4100]

Brilliant! Thoroughly enjoying his new work. A great musician and song writer. Thanks for sharing your video of the night.

[@Peter_LiveMusic]

A most enjoyable night. Some terrific guitar work. Thanks for commenting.

[@geoffjoffy]

He's 75 but performing like he were 35. Top class.

[@Peter_LiveMusic]

Yes, still going strong. I think doing what he loves certainly helps. His love of music was very evident. A terrific performance. Thanks for commenting.

[@spaceoddity2485]

nope. he is performing like he is 75

[@Peter_LiveMusic]

@@spaceoddity2485 I'm just pleased he's still performing. So many of the greats from that period are no longer with us.

[@geoffjoffy]

@@thetruth9210 Yes

[@geoffjoffy]

@@thetruth9210 wow

[@harrytunes60]

Many thanks for the upload. I was present at the gig and enjoyed it very much.

[@Peter_LiveMusic]

Yes, a great night. I like it that for Hugh his music is still very much alive. He's not relying on past glories. There were plenty of 'nuggets' amongst his solo work to keep most people pleased. Thanks for commenting.

[@harrytunes60]

@@Peter_LiveMusicOh, I care about and appreciate Hugh’s solo career as much as that of The Stranglers. Talent dares you to care. The man has written many great songs over the years.

[@BerkoWills]

Saw him last night in the Blue Mountains. What a treat! Have been a huge fan from the outset. When he played at Sydney Uni I knew he was coming out for signings and meet and greet but had to rush off to catch the last train home. This time, being local, I got an album signed and a quick chat. Rapt.

[@Peter_LiveMusic]

How was the Blue Mountain gig? I'm glad you enjoyed it. Were there many people there? I like it how he's play a few 'out of the way' places, like the early punk bands did when they visited Australia in the late70s/early 80s. Glad you got your autograph and chat. I got mine last time at the Syd Uni show. This time I hurried off for my train home. Thanks for commenting.

[@BerkoWills]

@@Peter_LiveMusic yes, it was great. A good-sized crowd but, because of the venue, most of us were seated for the entirety. I like the way he telegraphed it by saying he was going to play three solo songs then a Stranglers nugget, minimising any disquiet (having already played Rattus in its entirety at the Sydney uni gig). A good mix of the well known and less so - including a track off Nosferatu! My partner recognised Strange Little Girl and Always The Sun but wondered why no Golden Brown. Perhaps not for a three-piece or needs keyboard? He shushed someone calling out for (oddly, given it's a long album track) Toiler On The Sea Yes, loved the fact he played at the Hub. Couldn't have foreseen that.

[@MrGutfeeling]

@@Peter_LiveMusic That venue actually gets a lot of good performers.

[@Peter_LiveMusic]

@@MrGutfeeling Good to know. It's little far for me to travel but I'll keep it in mind if I ever miss out in Sydney on something I really want to see.

[@neonwind]

Thank you for uploading this video!

[@Peter_LiveMusic]

You're most welcome. I hope you enjoyed it. It was a terrific night.

[@howardrowan1871]

Fantastic!! Thanks for putting this up..Hugh is the best..

[@Peter_LiveMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it. It was a terrific night. Thanks for commenting.

[@petersheridan6809]

Thanks for posting. Great work

[@Peter_LiveMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it. Just wish I could have videoed more of his guitar playing. The stage needed to be about a foot higher. Thanks for commenting.

[@lexyberesford5373]

What an opener! ❤️

[@Peter_LiveMusic]

Too Much Trash is a great song, although it was the second song of the night. The opener was Coming Out of the Wilderness. A wonderful performance.

[@theraven1979]

Excellent - thanks for posting

[@Peter_LiveMusic]

Yes, a great night - just wish I could have captured more of his guitar playing. Thanks for the comment.

[@pozsonyiadam6512]

I love this man

[@andywray1767]

Excellent, looking forward to november great video thanks

[@Peter_LiveMusic]

Thanks for commenting. I just wish my video showed more of Hugh's guitar playing. It was excellent. I know you'll have a great night in November.

[@Bruningable]

Oh, that's great!

[@Peter_LiveMusic]

It was great. Much better than my meagre video shows. Thanks for commenting.

[@gerardmccavana4905]

Go Hugh

[@ramalama9650]

Hugh was the soul of The Stranglers. Seen them with him (No More Heroes onwards until he left) and without, they weren't the same. Walked out half way through when I saw them without. To me there is more honesty in the music when he plays. Even when he plays Stranglers tracks. He plays his interpretation and doesn't try to recreate something that doesn't exist anymore.

[@tankthelord1178]

Nice one Peter, when I went to see The Stranglers in 1977 in Carlisle at the Market Hall, October, they played 2 songs then had a fight on stage and all walked off.... nearly a riot broke out... lol

[@Peter_LiveMusic]

Hi Tank. Old Hugh (and I say that with love and respect) put on another wonderful show. Of course, there were those in the audience who didn't want to hear anything but Strangler songs. They should probably stick to tribute bands in future. His solo material is very different to his early punk days. I believe it was largely music differences which caused him to leave The Stranglers. Anyway, we got way more than just two songs, which in itself was enough to be very pleased with. No riot, just people lining up for autographs and a chat. Thanks for the comment, mate.

[@MrGutfeeling]

I went to the Marrickville gig and would have also gone to the Blue Mountains one but had something else on. There were a couple of drunk boomers at Marrickville calling out for old Stranglers stuff. Seriously, it's what over 25 years on since he left? They were on the verge of being kicked out I reckon. I was about to tell them to shut their pie holes myself. Looks like he didn't do Big Bug at Mary's Underground, which he did at Marrickville. That was my absolute highlight, WOW! It's quite different from the Nosferatu version, just so good would like to see it re-recorded. Also got a signed album, chat and photo, super nice guy. We are so lucky to have him still coming out here.

[@Peter_LiveMusic]

Yeah, a couple of abusive drunks at this gig too, demanding Stranglers' songs. You can hear one jerk making his displeasure known by whistling throughout "When I Was a Young Man". Yes, he did play "Big Bug". Sorry I didn't record it. The full setlist is here: www.setlist.fm/setlist/hugh-cornwell/2024/marys-underground-sydney-australia-53576fa1.html He is a nice guy. I had a chat with him during his previous tour. I didn't bother lining up this time. Had a train to catch. So now it's The Stranglers turn to tour again next year. Ironically, they cop just as much abuse from so-called fans, accusing them of being a cover band. Impossible to please some people. I'm happy just to listen to the music. Thanks for commenting.

One of my guitar heroes 🖤 ❤🤍 ! I admire The Stranglers so much, they and Nirvana are my favorite bands 🗿

[@michaelodowd4807]

Vocal sounds better than I expected , seems to have some of the old bite back compared to other recent gigs .

[@Peter_LiveMusic]

It was a good night. Only slightly marred by a few people who only wanted to hear Stranglers' material. Hugh did his best to try and ignore them. He was in fine form. Hopefully he's still got a few more years of gigs left in him yet.

[@MrBenmanning]

I'm shouted at by Stranglers fans but I've always enjoyed JJ' s post Hugh Stranglers far less than Hugh's solo output. So underrated. Guess the Tribute fans who seem to be in denial will enjoy sets made up of mostly HC songs. Monster is my fave HC LP . Norfolk coast is quite good as was DM but I far prefer Hughs records. Stranglers were never the same without him to me .

[@Peter_LiveMusic]

I enjoy it all - early Stranglers, The Stranglers post Hugh and Hugh's solo work. It's all music and I've no idea why people have to be so divided about it. I think it's great that both Hugh and The Stranglers are still recording new songs (unlike many bands from that period who are just living off their past hits).

[@pozsonyiadam6512]

@@Peter_LiveMusic The Stranglers should have changed their name a long time ago. Strangler. That would be authentic. Or JJ and his friends.

[@MrBenmanning]

@@pozsonyiadam6512 the Men in Black Burnel band 😂. Honestly via Jonny Sox in the history of music I can barely believe a protagonist in a band had been so vilified for only doing what Bowie Weller doing did in leaving or disbanding a band ..as for this tour with the main chief songwriter absent and fans who deny his creativity of those songs such as skin deep which the band used to gag was a solo Hugh song..how disrespectful can you get . Wow .

[@Boilingfrogg]

Now I'm not a young man!

[@scottmartin455]

Decent sound quality! What were you using?

[@Peter_LiveMusic]

Thanks. My camera's sound quality is often very poor, particular when the volume goes up. So I also use a Zoom H1n. Trouble with that is that if I set recording levels for the loudest sounds, the quiet pieces are often then too quiet. So, in most cases, I mix the two recordings I have. However, good sound recordings are my bane. Being in the right position also makes a huge difference. I rarely get right down the front these days - too much distortion.

[@ianmerrill5279]

i am mindlessly slagging both the tribute band Stranglers and old Hugh who is rather struggling these days.

[@tmhgdh]

I was at this concert. I was disappointed. Hugh really needed keyboards in his band. Skin Deep sounded awful without the keyboard riff, no Golden Brown (could have simulated the harpsichord part on keyboards) no Walk On By. I see I'm at odds with the other comments but that's my opinion.

[@Peter_LiveMusic]

Respect your opinion. I too missed the keyboard but I also enjoyed Hugh's guitar playing which went in its place. 'Golden Brown' was played at some of the other shows. Personally, I was very pleased to get 'Hanging Around' which 'Golden Brown' replaced at those later shows (just the luck of the draw). Having seen him on his last visit I knew what to expect. I certainly don't grudge him concentrating on his post-Stranglers' material. After all, it's by far the greater part of his musical career. Thanks for commenting.

[@MrGutfeeling]

I just enjoy it for what it is - great musician and singer, amazing voice, interesting songs and a live performance. You couldn't ask for more really.

[@papabenoit782]

This ain't The Stranglers, it's Hugh Cornwell and he puts his own interpretations into old classic Stranglers tunes, might be a bit boring if he played them the same way he did back in the seventies and eighties. His solo material is my preference. All the best

[@dalewright8000]

Been a fan since they first emerged and saw them play heroes/Raven/men in black/10 albums, even watched Hugh cornwell sing Golden Brown solo acoustically on the Raven tour before they released it but there comes a time when enough is enough, watching this was like watching my Grandad sing in a really poor club band, he should never have left the Stranglers imo, was too well known to front another Band and people only turn up now, to hear him play a stranglers toon. A mean & angry punk/new wave Band don't look good with the onset of old age, Rock & Roll = YOUTH & ENERGY. Just like old Boxers, they don't know when to stop!! check out the Rattus inheritors tribute band, carrying the music forward. The Stranglers were Brilliant in their Day, but there's only JJ left, Hugh should get back with him before its too late and treat the loyal fans.

[@Peter_LiveMusic]

And yet there are many 'loyal' fans who love his new material and thorough enjoy his live performances. Go figure 🤔 Enjoy those tribute bands. Many people do.

[@dalewright8000]

@@Peter_LiveMusic Hi Peter, I wasn't having a dig at Hugh or the Stranglers or the fans, just voicing my opinion. I've actually seen him solo a few times when he first started gigging again but just loved hearing him play the Stranglers stuff, his voice was the stranglers imo. I am a musician and have gigged for years, my cousin is the Bass player for 'Rattus Inheritus' Stranglers Tribute Band, check them out, i taught him to play when he first started and also took him to see his first Stranglers gig as a young lad and he's still a keen fan/musician today, also got him into martial Arts & Boxing, as I Boxed for 25 years. I think it makes me sad to be honest, to see my 'Heroes' getting old, which, we all unfortunately have to do, I remember 4 angry young men, who could certainly play. Best Wishes.

[@paolozak3014]

but why does it sound like slomo ?

[@YouWillWin-uu4cu]

In the meantime Hugh is 75 years old ... and at least still alive

[@paolozak3014]

@@YouWillWin-uu4cu this is the best possible answer I guess. Hallow to our man !

[@gostrum1]

Do you mean Shlomo ?

[@jeffwatts7825]

WORST Version of a song I have loved since it came out MANY years ago. He obviously has no affinitey to this wonderfull song. If you are the Strange Little Girl relating to this song, PLEASE listen to the original or subsequent versions by the origional band .

[@howardrowan1871]

Hugh wrote autobiography 20 yrs ago A multitude of sins..Its a really good read!!

[@Peter_LiveMusic]

Thanks for the recommendation. I'll take a look at it.