Ian Dury and The Blockheads live in concert 1977.

Ian Dury & The Blockeads, Sight and Sound In Concert 1977.
Sex and drugs and rock and roll: 00:17
I'm partial to your abracadabra: 04:42
Wake up and make love with me: 07:52
Clever Trevor: 12:20
Billericay Dickey: 17:41
Sweet Gene Vincent: 21:16
Blockheads: 25:10

[@andrewgrimes4311]

simply one of the most important bands in the history of British music .

[@Jef-sj6zc]

Yeah man , you are so right !!!

[@grahamelliott7276]

Spot on Andrew.

[@jackcook7640]

The blockheads were all so talented as musicians, the way they'd casually switch between instruments and smash it on every one is unbelievable

[@brotzmannsax]

One of the greatest poets and wordsmith as well as front man extraordinaire, the late, great Ian Dury. The Blockheads were a killer band who are often over looked and under rated.

[@Parseenfroo]

Maybe under rated by some, but not by the great Trevor Horn who produced Relax by Frankie Goes To Hollywood, when that band failed to deliver the goods, he used The Blockheads on the track instead, a wise move in my opinion.

[@mattiassvanberg8292]

I wouldn't say they're underrated. They were considered the best (musically, technically) back-up band in London in their time.

[@chillimont]

@@mattiassvanberg8292 FFS!! They were 'off the f****** scale' musically, technically and FEEL!! "Best back-up band in London' is an INSULT!!! 😞

[@mattiassvanberg8292]

@@chillimont Okey... the greatest back-up band in London then...

[@Smiffy2462]

I saw him live during this era. He was SO charismatic. Such a loss.

[@davidjones6470]

This is music!!!! Love it

[@bobtis]

Such a loss I loved him

[@in3rcia218]

he was a genius, out of time ❤️

[@fredericoh2724]

Lucky

[@jeffdawson2786]

This set is killer. By the late-70s he had finally assembled the perfect band for him. He's so happy here.

[@suzybearheart530]

You know it's a good set when you don't skip ahead looking for certain songs because they're all just so damn good.

[@bobtis]

Such a treat. Thank you for posting this masterpiece

[@geertdeclerck7322]

yes indeed jef

[@robkcorbett]

No Davey Payne at that point. He'd played on New Boots and Panties!! but was still gigging with Wreckless Eric I think. But The Blockheads, each a wonderful musician...put 'em all together and BOOM!

[@g.r.relemmem8244]

This Time Was a good Time

[@yormother]

Love their energy. They all look like they could be from different bands, a cocktail of goodness!

[@chillimont]

One of the best bands....EVER!!!!

[@stevewilson9479]

WHO`s listening to IAN DURY & his BLOCKHEADS during this COVID period? Its great to gather in your in the musical past..!!

[@deletebilderberg]

‘C0vid period’ It’s a fucking SCAMDEMIC

[@erepsekahs]

He was vastly underrated.

[@milosamson4557]

2024 listener, born in 2004, id do anything to see this man live

[@eduardocervantesaca]

I am Mexican. I just found them in 2021 and I think they are great but somehow Im still partial to their Abracadabra

[@andym28]

Muy muy bien banda de inglaterra. Tal vez te gustaria la banda escocia llamada The Sensational Alex Harvey Band. El mejor para mi pais de escocia.

[@eduardocervantesaca]

@@andym28 Andy. Muchas muchas gracias. Estoy escuchando The Sensational Alex Harvey Band por primera vez y son increibles. Esto es un gran descubrimiento para mi.

[@andym28]

@@eduardocervantesaca Jajaja. De nada mi amigo.

[@PutteKillen]

Great, great comment by you my friend…. Following Ian since 40 years…. Thanks….

[@spoiledme5802]

I wore down " the dance of the screamers and " ,got it in Canada and bring it to Mexico and one day it ' dissapeared from my hotrod.

[@marcaaron39]

Norman Watt-Roy was truly underrated. His work is revolutionary.

[@gordonspond]

He would've been 80 this year!!!!!!! RIP Ian.

[@theresewalker5615]

Love Ian Dury a poet of the modern day 💐 xxx

[@littleghostfilms3012]

Ian is the most English bloke who ever lived. A character from Dickens, a London flaneur and raconteur of pub world. What a life he had and gave to all who would listen!!

[@hullaballu007]

Great Bass player ....great Band Ian we miss you ....one of the greats.

[@mrc5653]

Unbelievable performance by one of the grooviest bands ever ✌️

[@adentonmiller]

By the way.....the Blockheads still play post Ian. And they are damn good.

[@dalfog2468]

Who is singing ?

[@Parseenfroo]

I watched this on my old telly way back in 1977 and I was totally mesmerised by the songs, the incredible Blockheads, and the uniquely talented Mr Dury with his Chaplinesque mannerisms. I never forgot it after all these years, thanks for posting this gem.

[@petercaldwell6768]

Brilliant - takes me right back to 78-79 ...

[@danielwalker8989]

The year I was born!!!! I missed all this stuff and it brakes my bloody heart RIP Ian you was so bloody good along with the blockheads ✊🎤🎷🎸

[@jublaim]

These guys continue to be in my hero list; though I found them when turning 16 and now I'm 61! Charlie and Norman, what a clever rhythm team! Chaz, whatta whatta; very impressed by his guitar playing and arrangements! And Mickey and John and "my name is Davey", and Wilco the unbeatable. Everytime I hear this music I spot more things to be amazed about; the sheer fun musicianship. (I don't mention Ian here, he's everything). And... this is the band that with total conviction could play like anything rock, punk and funk and soul!

[@mattiassvanberg8292]

Is Davey Payne here? Edit: No, he's not.

[@officerdibble7705]

Musical genius and wordsmith

[@eroq]

I fucking love Ian Dury, the most underrated rocker of all time.

[@hughmungus5158]

His son is more underrated

[@robertanderson9149]

Saw them in Berlin in the 70's , Ian came on stage and shouted " Any fucking Germans in here " ?????

[@dalfog2468]

What a great comment thanks for sharing that. I can so see Ian saying it. 🤣

[@martyt8551]

Sensible question to ask 👍🏼

[@TheIkaraCult]

An amazing unit, with one of the greatest singers of all time at the front.

[@littleghostfilms3012]

The opening announcer's hair and sweater!!!......the 1970's in one fell swoop!!!😋

[@Listermintsluesh]

i love the mix of cockeyfied cheekey lyrics from dury, and the brilliance of his band behind him. always watch dury with a wry smile and a giggle on those days you just wanted to say "to hell with it" and just get on with it 😂😂

[@niallmcgrath8606]

I saw them on the Stiff tour in Colchester, Essex, right around then. At the front in the middle of the dancing crowd. Still one of the best gigs I've ever seen. Spent the afternoon playing pinball and drinking with two blokes (not Charlie Charles or Ian) who only introduced themselves as "Blockheads", in the Student Union Bar with my mate Gordon. Can't remember which two it was, but the roadies were busy setting up.

[@ryanburrowes6222]

the band is soo tight.

[@infidelzombie9382]

You can't put these guys in any one musical category they are in their own. Nobody sounds anything like them they were a wonderful unique band. If you can listen to them and dont at least start tapping your foot you're dead inside

[@sonicjet7759]

Ian Dury and The Blockheads were not 1970s British Glam rock or late 1970s Punk Rock, but more like cool funk pop rock :)

[@michiel1362]

Tapping away haha

[@michael5089]

Absolutely blinding set and performance.♥️♥️♥️♥️🤘🤘🤘

[@darrelwood294]

A poet and he knows it

[@kohlemainen]

God, this is good!

[@sacha6530]

Its the skill of the musicians...along with Ian’s wonderful lyrics that make this so excellent 👍❤️

[@thomidog9047]

Brilliant footage with the best songs. Just what I needed to cheer me up!

[@manolokonosko2868]

Real band. Real musicians. Good music. No fireworks, laser lights or cursing. No auto tube or rapping. No playback tapes.

[@ridgy37]

Watching this through tears, what a miss this guy is 😎

[@g.r.relemmem8244]

Für Rockpalast sind wir früher wach geblieben mit einigen Leuten Hasch Alk gute Gespräche, Live Aid auch, kann mich daran erinnern als wenn es gestern gewesen ist, Schöne Zeit,

[@nosajkrad]

Superb all round. I was 8 in 1977. What a privilege to have switched on to this then. Naive yes. Ingrained in my musical self. Star ⭐️. Thanks Mr. Dury. And I tip my hat to Baxter.

[@jonneukam]

This is incredible! This is the peak and without Davey Payne, but damn this is on top of everything.

[@demskrippaz5015]

Oi Oi ! Pure magic.

[@garyhillman4993]

What a band they had soul boogie and Ian of course

[@Officerbibble]

Just brilliant!

[@mrmeg01]

When im near the end ill think back to when music was the very best

[@user-eo2oz2tf4q]

70s and early 80s.

[@MultiGuitarDave]

Fantastic !!!

[@brianarmstrong3731]

I saw them on the "Bunch of Stiffs" tour at Newcastle Poly in 1977. I'd never heard their music before but they made quite an impression on me.

[@florianobonfanti7801]

One of the best live bands ever.

[@danieleleno5885]

Maravilloso documento, Ian un genio y ka banda, con Chaz, capos totales...cuantas bandas han sacado perlas de este lujo.

[@jan208]

The best 'backing band' (for want of a better expression, they were far more than that) in history! Prior to being Blockheads, at one time they were The Loving Awareness Band, who made an amazing album for Radio Caroline's boss, Ronan O'Rahilly.

[@hullaballu007]

Knew there was a bit of the mad Irish about them ...O Rahilly...

[@jamesstewart3317]

The wee man was magic!

[@madamc3458]

Love Ian Dury. Saw him and Blockheads many times. This presenter - blow dried hair, woolly sweater and many badges!? What a look! 🤣

[@sebastianmirabent1069]

Inmensos!!

[@user-eo2oz2tf4q]

Me and future madness mates always down Dingwalls, camden town in mid 70s to see them.

[@bobtis]

At least we still have this to watch 40 years later. He will never be forgotten. When England was England :>(

[@MyDannywilson]

me to ian x up there with john cooper clarke xx

[@user-fs9js2ig3j]

I love these n 2tone mod genre😊😊😊😊

[@steveellis9004]

Stiff records had the best advertising line. IF IT AIN'T STIFF, IT AIN'T WORTH A FUCK.

[@darenhoey7458]

If it ain't stiff, it ain't no use to nobody.

[@annegeoffgullon8072]

If you have or can get hold of an original copy of the single "What a Waste," do check out the label. Round the edge is the usual blurb about "All rights of the Owner and Publisher reserved" etc. but it finishes up "Don't fuck about or else."

[@nigelblockhead80]

Oi, oi Blockheads 😁

[@mariajoaofmd6698]

needed this

[@user-fs9js2ig3j]

Got on vinyl❤😂😊😊😊

[@user-fs9js2ig3j]

Nutty funky

[@user-fs9js2ig3j]

Urban uk poetry n funk 😊😊😊😊

[@nickthabit420]

Speechless!

[@andrewbclinton]

hes got to be the first rapper

[@finaldelay18]

mega cool

[@AAA-rt2ti]

クソかっこいい

[@blockhead204]

Totally brilliant

[@staffanolovsson7652]

Älskar dej alltid Dury, Staffan i Deje

[@FranKairos]

Yeah!

[@tomskwomble]

Let us Pray x

[@user-fs9js2ig3j]

Uk street poetry funky genre😊😊😊

[@terryhu57]

I saw Alex Harvey which was great although much different but the only comparison I can think of! RIP Ian.

[@MrHoefnix]

I remember stealing £10 from my mother to go to this gig, but they won’t let me in because I was twelve years old.

[@andrewtm85]

Shit is so funky

[@jamesbrown8908]

Genius, will there ever be another like him? Or the Blockheads?

[@anthonypeters7837]

Nope!

[@pinkfloyd8361]

Fucking mind blowing

[@spock_elvis]

HIT ME WITH YOUR RHYTHYM STICK!

[@AlbertoGarcia-lj8xd]

A M A Z I N G B A N D.

[@carot2003]

Great..

[@niallmcgrath8606]

'Cut the Finsburys'! Finsbury Parks; arc lamps: 07:38

[@PedroPetracco]

Aw YES

[@haiderman1610]

Coolest man in the room

[@pascalarcade2330]

trrès bon and the fiston is good tooo what a family !

[@StefanRLion]

2021 Happy Christmas .

[@GrisGris]

Quin bolarro!!! Mel de romer.

[@williamweiss6128]

Yep, love this!!

[@Stewartchampion]

Wicked stuff

[@richardcrompton6009]

Fuck me... Just take 2 seconds to realise how great this is compared to now. Go on....

[@user-rs6xu8eb3p]

Shit hot!!!!!

[@adrianfortune3926]

She took me to the cleaners And other misdemeanours But I got right up between her Rum and her Ribena Brilliant, you're missed Ian.

[@Bonelefreak]

Unbefuckinleeevalable.!!

[@martinegavalet870]

Ps : il aura un moment de gloire!!!!!!!

[@baxatakbaxatak2014]

Ian Dury: Tom Waits’ British cousin.

[@pieterkock695]

its so easy to imagine them doin a ska version of sex and drugs and rocknroll.. make that every song they do

[@erepsekahs]

They were brilliantly good, and I think that unfortunately they were musically far more brilliant than their stage presence. I still have 2 of his LP's which I bought new. .....so, as u can see, I am OLD

[@annegeoffgullon8072]

Only 118 views? What is WRONG with you people?? Open any manual on popular music at "How to blow your audience away" and it'll lead you straight to this clip. And after all is said and done... the Dog's Blockheads.

[@PacoZane]

They simply don't know him, probably never heard about 🙈🇬🇧

[@FranKairos]

Wake up.... my love with me, hahahaha

[@stevewilson9479]

this is awwesome from IAN & BLOCKHEADS..i like it cos its edgy but it infusies every gendre..

[@user-fs9js2ig3j]

Punkfunk pubrock😊😊😊😊😊

[@talesfromtinpanalley-thedo6198]

Pete Drummond the host just shows how out of step BBC Radio 1 DJ's were then. 10 outta 10 to Ian & The Blockheads. Nil points to Pete

[@mickeyjupp1]

why are the announcers at these gigs so clueless "DR-ury"?