Ian Dury of Ian Dury & The Blockheads - interview with the BBC in 1979

[@jamescurtis5787]

I used to manage a cab company in Hampstead and he was a punter. One of the nicest, friendliest, likeable people you could ever meet.

[@moaningpheromones]

You managed a cab company? In Hampstead? Fantastic - lots of stories and info, should do a vid about it.

[@Soundpj]

I bet and he doesnt suffer fools. Ian dury how could you not feel better just listening to him. You would have to be dead. Or soulless.

[@henben9215]

@@moaningpheromonesnot everyone wants to tell everyone else there business….

[@the_local_bigamist]

Aye that'd make fir a great book though.

[@SpielinWhelan]

met him backstage in Dublin many years ago;had a very enjoyable half an hour chatting to him and the band. His lyrics are so very witty, they will never date.

[@signoguns8501]

Fucking legend. He was way before my time but I love everything bout him. His attitude, his intelligence, his unique personality, his outlook, his fashion style, his vocabulary and lyrics lol. A true one of a kind.

[@paulbillerey1594]

I meet Ian Duty and the blockhead's several times in late 1970S he and his band came to my disabled School in South London Croydon to play music with the disabled School Kids in the school musical room. He was such very good person and a Gentleman. RIP IAN Duty.

[@mattiassvanberg8292]

How are you disabled?

[@paulbillerey1594]

I suffer from Hemiplegia from birth right side,

[@janeparfitt65]

You lucky lucky thing. I was completely in love with him ❤

[@paulbillerey1594]

@@janeparfitt65 I saw Ian Dury and the Blockheads several times in the 80s the best times were at the Crystal Palace Bowl July 81-June 85 and the Brixton Academy August 90. Nice One from South London.

[@dianagraham4021]

I love everything about him. I wish I was born earlier so I could’ve gone to at least one show. What a legend.

[@DavidMFranks]

I absolutely LOVE this guy. Criminally under-rated as a lyricist, possibly cos he brought humour and irreverence into music. Sorely missed.

[@Foxxx1953]

I don’t think he was underrated. He was pretty well recognised as a bit of a genius.

[@sirandrelefaedelinoge]

Here it is the ubiquitous _"underrated"_ comment

[@securityrobot]

If it’s not that comment, then it’s the ‘Iconic’ or ‘Masterpiece’ comments.

[@jzkramer]

In 1981 when I was nine years old, my parents somehow smuggled me in to the Newcastle town hall to see Ian Dury and the Blockheads. I remember the pungent smell of ganja and the throbbing jazz punk reggae, and the dynamic maestro booming out his sublime poetry. I think I was more devastated when Ian died than when John Lennon did. Thanks for the upload.

[@scottandrewbrass1931]

City Hall.

[@63Baggies]

I really miss Ian Dury. If ever you're passing Golders green Cemetary remember to mourn his decline with some Thunderbird Wine and Black Hankerchief...

[@THEYOGAFACE]

I just love him.Heard Sex and Drugs and Rocks and Roll when I was like 14 in San Francisco on KUSF. I was like, it's on.

[@vinto34]

Top bloke...wish ian was still around.

[@incognitomh2850]

Just watched the sex and drugs and rock n roll film it’s a good watch

[@friktionrc]

Can tell this guy’s a genuine old school Londoner….my man’s having a moan about the busses hahahahaha. Lucky enough to have grown up listening to this guy… Ps seeing London like this brings back soooooo many great memories

[@richardmiller6326]

He was an Essex boy

[@friktionrc]

@@richardmiller6326 He did indeed live in Essex and infact was moved from a hospital in Cornwall to one in Essex when he contracted polio as a kid, but he was actually born and spent much of his early life in Harrow Weald (NW London), even though he made out like he was born in Essex. It’s no biggie where’s he from, he clearly loved London especially the London from that era….one which hardly exists any more, sadly.

[@bobblowhard8823]

What an amazing, unique and talented man. You have certainly left your mark in this world, Ian! You will never be forgotten! May you rest in peace!

[@PaulRiley-ev9it]

What a man, what a talent.

[@stevesaunders591]

Genuine nice fella RIP Ian Dury

[@ronbar4192]

what a beautiful soul he was ❤️. very kind and also a wonderful singer, I haven't heard anybody sound like him with all that poetry.

[@davidjazay9248]

That dude was a national treasure.

[@leeturbo2008]

he under rated him self he was a brill singer

[@incognitomh2850]

What a decent bloke

[@kathryngoulden148]

It had to been Christmas 1978 and the New Boots and Panties had just been released in the United States. I put it on my Christmas list and I got it! And I played it full blast Christmas morning! My parents were mortified! 🤣 They didn't know!! 🤣

[@lonophonic117]

Ian Dury's daughter is married to my best mates uncle. Though that's very bizzare thing to mention but I feel somewhat connected with him, though not in the same family, it feels close when between my best mates family and him/his daughter. I remember my dad playing Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick for the first time and boy, what a song and an insight to him at young age. He was and still is such a legend in what he achieved. Though going through dominant obstacles, he still pushed and pushed through to do what he pleased and enjoyed in life. A lovely, kind and talented man, whom I wish I witnessed alive and possibly met. He will always always be missed 🙏🏻🕊🕊🕊🙏🙏❤❤❤❤🎸🤟

[@paulevans4334]

R . I . P Ian. Sadly missed but fondly rememberd

[@TZ-le9vq]

Love Ian...can listen to him endlessly. Always cracks me up when the use English subtitles for people from England speaking English.

[@robbysoaks]

What a guy! Oozing with charisma, disability be damned!

[@joycejames8461]

Just to correct the subtitles at 5:33 - "The human leg is a source of delight, it carries your weight and governs your height". RIP the Lord of Upminster.

[@Shelsight]

That’s a pretty important correction, especially given Dury’s own situation re polio. I’d thought the human ‘league’ didn’t make sense! Thanks loads.

[@matthewjohnston3001]

Respect this guy & the band hugely!

[@tonimarx6405]

I just love how he plays those fire salvaged drums.

[@Chrisurferable]

Miss the bloke badly...best boogie band ever! Chris-on-Sea.

[@DirtyWindshieldSeries]

What a Brilliant Man and True Gentleman! His lyrics were the Best! The wit and charm. His band was phenomenal! He is sorely missed.

[@vanessatershana2541]

such a legend

[@in3rcia218]

even with polio he was such a good sense of live his live, premium style.

[@rabbruce8232]

Great Guy Ian I like listening to Ian’s wee stories 👏

[@futurefreak8789]

God Bless you Ian..RIP

[@moyajanko6642]

Saw ID & B four times in 1979. Precious memories.

[@marjtierney]

Come back to this repeatedly. Ian was a force of genius.

[@gabibustamante1398]

Beautiful man ❤

[@littleogeechee223]

He’s so sweet and funny here. I had such a crush! Love him!

[@terrancearnold8530]

I absolutely love Ian Dury. What a great GUY.God Bless You Brother wherever you may be now.

[@SticcyStaton]

I discovered Ian Dury and the Blockheads through the biopic they made about him in the early 2000s I was around fourteen or fifteen it is baffling how much him and the actor who portrayed him look alike

[@renoraider9817]

Thanks for providing the name of the "biopic". I'll look it up myself.

[@SticcyStaton]

@@renoraider9817 sex and drugs and rock and roll

[@MareeStone798ms]

I think that was Andy Serkis. Gollum and King Kong actor.

[@SticcyStaton]

@@MareeStone798ms it was

[@markwilliams7712]

To this day, the blockheads would have to be one of the tightest bands I've heard.

[@ninja12lawbreaker]

I live in Chailey where he went to school later and loved it. I love that I live close to his favourite school

[@cameronspeirs1588]

Unique, brave and brilliant! 🎹🍷❤️

[@ROCKINGMAN]

Often in interviews people ask about his disability. He might not always move normally because of his illness, but, I don't think it stopped him doing what he wanted to do. So in that respect he's more capable than many others who haven't achieved what he's done. I'm thinking of all the lazy bods I know.

[@frflinstone]

The definition of a geezer.

[@FatherAndTeacherTV]

Good interview

[@jeffdawson2786]

An indomitable spirit. A lyrical master. Do It Yourself alone is a treasure house of songwriting gold.

[@TheDemonGamerOfFleetStreet]

Ian Drury is without doubt a legend in his own right and he was and still is loved by many.

[@dnavid]

caught him and the Kilburn's waaaaay back as an artskool teen and he was amazing as was the band, Davey Paynes bowtie lit up when he blew a solo. I shook Ian's hand and thanked him once.

[@williamweiss6128]

Yep. Love his music.

[@renoraider9817]

Wow! Did he ever have polio bad. And he was only 5'3". You have to admire somebody with the gumption to go after what he wanted with his handicaps. I'm reminded of Alexander Pope. Except Pope supposedly was only 4'6" tall.

[@MrChubbington]

Thank you .

[@ernestlmt]

That version of Inbetweenies with a slightly higher key starting at 6:50 sounds somewhat more interesting that the original...

[@pault1964]

My stepfather brought new boots and panties when it came out,how things change my sister in law lived in Plaistow

[@jamescarey9901]

The best composer of 1970 and 1980 rip lan

[@jamesfrancois7262]

No I finally understand the Ian Dury/Clash connection….Kosmo Vinyl!

[@camilaandreoli3868]

Love you Ian!

[@DavidSmith-qs4je]

I’ve been listing to this band a very long time so happy they got a hit eventually pay for all their hard work 😢

[@paulcooper-n2v]

He was awesome.

[@rosemary_rose0]

5:32 Early version of the body song there!

[@markchampagnie9401]

Top geezaa...and he comes from HARROW/weald...clever Trevor...R.I.P..🇯🇲🇬🇧❤️💯...big up..Gaz's Rockin Bluez...@ gossips-Dean Street London w1

[@rockymaldonado7758]

Absolute fucking legend.

[@marksandsmith6778]

Example: sweet Gene Vincent : tender AND rocking!

[@mushkamusic]

@1:38 subtitles are wrong. He says "Really the only way it has ever restricted me was with the omnibus situation of it all"

[@bedstuy11]

legend

[@lazlostrutz]

I just wanted to use industrial language when leaving this comment

[@signoguns8501]

4:58 is that a spinal tap outtake? lol what is he on about?

[@Aaron628318]

Yeah, right down the chewing gum. It's hilarious. "He feels a lot of anguish, I feel lot of anguish"

[@manningpaul]

:Emanuel Swedenborg approves of this masterclass. @t

[@richardsingh5827]

I miss C & A

[@robinsalario4372]

7:53. now that is security:)

[@Greg-io1ip]

The Blockheads were just an amazing musical group. On the level with War & Winwood's bands. Possibly better. Charlie Charles so underrated as is Norman Watt-Roy's work on the bass. They are all fantastic. Thankfully being paired with Ian Dury's irreverent antics and dry fast wit, we got to see how great they all were. Life would be best without wars. They told us ___ & ___ & Rock and Roll was so absurd. Then shipped weapons places Real Estate Developers wanted to ateal land from civilians. I think Real Estate Developers obviously are proven wrong over & over again.

[@captainsanchez4829]

anyone know what song they are playing at 7:00?

[@JF-kv1gm]

Inbetweenies, I think.

[@phantom_not_chopper]

Spinal Tap must have seen this

[@thekraemer1757]

He was the Noel Coward of the time.

[@nodiggity9472]

NW-R is like a white, low-key Bootsy Collins.

[@frflinstone]

Watched him for years in Wilko's band. No-one better.

[@NJJ77]

There ain't half been some clever bastards.

[@pault1964]

Kilburn used to mostly Irish now African,all changed for the worse

[@the_local_bigamist]

I love Ian Dury and found this interviewer to be a bastard (not a clever one).

[@Rhubarb.and.Crustard]

I really hate to be that person but... *Roxy *Kosmo Vinyl

[@castironkorky]

What a gift Dury was/is