INFECTIOUS FUN!!! Americans React To "Bad Manners - Special Brew - TOTP 1980"

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[@johna5635]

Buster Bloodvessel appeared on a BBC show called 'Never Mind The Buzzcocks' many years ago and I was lucky enough to be in the Green Room afterwards with a friend who really wanted to say hello to him but was nervous about approaching him. When she plucked up the courage he was the warmest, most welcoming guy you could ever hope to meet and really made her day!

[@ToddQuinlan]

Was Buster on the panel or was it the Christmas episode where Bad Manners performed? 🙂

[@johna5635]

@@ToddQuinlan I have an odd memory that he may actually have been part of the "I.D. Parade" - in one of those bizarre "Buzzcocks" moments where everyone clearly knew the answer but Mark Lamarr was taking the piss out of the format of that round by asking "Is it A...; B... ; C...; D....; or E.... *Buster Bloodvessel* !???"

[@ToddQuinlan]

@@johna5635 Oh yes, I forgot he was in the identity parade in an episode as well. Classic Lamarr. Right up there with him going full Windsor Davies when they had Don Estelle in the lineup. 🙂 Awesome that you got to meet Buster though 👍👅

[@johna5635]

@@ToddQuinlan Yeah - he was a top man. Far from being aloof and "star-like", he made my friend feel that he was genuinely chuffed she wanted to speak to him.

[@karlschneider9479]

Doug is a great friend of mine. We go back almost 40 years. I stayed on his houseboat in North London back in 99 he is one of the nicest people I've ever met!

[@freebornjohn2687]

There's a strong tradition of silliness in British pop.

[@jeanlongsden1696]

this song is about Carlsberg Special Brew Larger, which is 7.5%. you need to check out "Lorraine" by Bad Manners.

[@mana3735]

9%

[@arsemcscratch6908]

It was 9 percent but was ruined several years ago. The Danish people asked Winston Churchill

[@jeanlongsden1696]

@@mana3735 no, it is 7.5%. it use to be 9%

[@strangelyjamesly4078]

it was 9% when I drank it. its still available in Germany under the name Carlsberg Elephant and its still 9%

[@sexpistol7712]

Yes 9 %

[@MARKKY2727]

Ian Dury blockheads hit me with your rythem stick a must same era

[@LesleyGilks]

The lead singer is called Buster Bloodvessel. Check out Swords of a Thousand Men by Tenpole Tudar. Loving the videos, guys.

[@mana3735]

Good call. Swords is in a similar vein to this.

[@nottjohn9418]

Another +1 for that.

[@ChongBoy1]

Oh mate, just a classic. on my deezer favourites haha

[@its_me_dave]

Lol, yeah that’s a great track 😁👍 *edit: I’m off to listen to it now...

[@mana3735]

@@its_me_dave It's on my playlist. and this one.

[@necessaryevil3428]

One of the only bands that got boys dancing in the early 80's at the youth club 👍

[@SpikeMatthews]

I went to see them in the late 90s; there was a ska night, with 3 bands (Bad Manners headlining, obvs) and in between acts, the venue played tracks from a ska compilation album. Seriously, there was hardly any gap in between tracks, even during changeovers. To start with, the crowd was sort of nodding along, but about ten minutes in, it was like a switch flipped and *everyone* started bouncing around like pogo sticks on a trampoline. Great fun, but we all suffered for it. Some got heatstroke and had to be carried away. Me? I managed to keep going until three songs from the end, when my right leg gave out. No warning, The first I knew about it was when I suddenly found myself on the floor, My left leg hadn't got the message yet, and was still gamely trying to dance out of sheer habit, blissfully unaware of the situation. Brilliant night.

[@vickywitton1008]

Wow! That sounds amazing! I love Ska my self

[@vickywitton1008]

Not the leg collapsing bit, the music!

[@SpikeMatthews]

@@vickywitton1008 🤣🤣🤣

[@mindexplode5599]

I love this song, never realised it was about the drink, I've been singing it to my kids for years :-)

[@AlmosttheGoodlife]

You should listen to SELECTOR - “On My Radio”. I think you would like it, They also do a great version of the James Bond theme tune.

[@willrichardson1809]

pure classic

[@anthonyhind1308]

Special Brew and Night Boat to Cairo by Madness were my favourite songs to skank to when I was a schoolkid.

[@mana3735]

A love song to very strong lager! "All I want is a barrel of you". Gave me liver disease. True.

[@darthgardner]

As a BRiT who was born in the 60,s and became an 80.s & 90,s era music lover there is one thing i guess we overlook and thats just how much stuff was british,and there were bucket loads of it,bad manners is just one gem of many.

[@eddiemosssax]

I absolutely love your reaction!! They had the same effect on me when I was 9 years old & I have been gigging with them regularly on sax since 2008. Bless up dudes ❤️👍🏼

[@davidcrisp7338]

Brilliant… my son went to the same school as Buster here m in Hackney. Loved the music growing up. Bad Manners, Madness, Specials ❤

[@alch3mi5t.]

song was about getting your heart broken, using "Special Brew" a beer drunk only by alcoholics here, as a pun. (addiction) Not letting the love leave. Tune is way more than fun, like all their tunes, besides Can Can. Real life stories in there brothers.

[@karlmeadows4986]

Special brew is for hardened drinkers , tenants extra and gold label another 2 for the hard-core drinkers

[@watchreadplayretro]

42 years and a wonderful review Great stuff as always guys!

[@stewartcohen-jones2949]

God I miss music and entertainment like this. In the days when music was the only thing young people had .

[@thebolsta]

Do you really believe that in 1980 young people didn't have easy access to alcohol, tobacco... speed, acid, cannabis... Heroin and cocaine was readily available too, if you wanted it... But speed and acid was rife back then. Good, clean acid was a lot easier to get in 1980 than it is now...

[@stewartcohen-jones2949]

Do I really believe?? Quite a confrontational opening line . Well here’s one back at you. The Music scene and the drugs scene were inseparable at that time.

[@thebolsta]

@@stewartcohen-jones2949 The same as any other time...

[@Silver3ides]

Buster did scare me as a 10 yr old back then .. Glad the next wave of music in the UK was 'New Romantic' ... Gary Numan, Visage, Depeche Mode, Adam Ant , OMD , Heaven 17 , Human league and the list went on

[@paulhanson5164]

Having seen them in concert I can confirm that Buster is no fan of underwear, he is however a fan of mooning his audience. Busters chocolate starfish is not a sight for the faint hearted.

[@anniebygrave9300]

Is THAT what a chocolate starfish is??? And I thought Limp Biscuit invented the term. Mind blown.

[@lucylane7397]

@@anniebygrave9300 rusty sheriff’s badge

[@richardhargrave6082]

This used to cause chaos at wedding receptions! Buster is a big guy, but so much energy Brilliant

[@shelleyjackson8793]

Thanks guys, this takes me back to being seventeen and all the fun we were having. Loved Bad Manners.

[@DjNikGnashers]

One of my favourite bands, I bought the 7" single of this in 1979. Never knew at the time, it was about beer !! Along with the specials, it was the sound of my early teenage years.

[@charlesward4314]

The essence of this is simply fun music. It has no real musical merit other than It makes you feel good. I love it.

[@lennymarsh1323]

Being in the crowd at a Bad Manners gig is one of the most energetic and joyful experiences ever

[@teresaali6658]

🙌🏼😁💕🇬🇧👍🏼🤣 Who like me was waiting for the boys reaction to the switch up 😉

[@ghawk933]

Buster and Bad Manners still going strong, saw them live in January 2022 and go see them every Christmas at Holmfirth, still amazing live

[@sage6336]

saw them in concert in canterbury when I was a students 79-82 , maddest concert ever

[@BLew657]

I was 17 when this came out. Crazy nights on the dancefloors waving your toungue around like Buster Bloodvessel. No ID needed back then 😏🤣

[@rerenaissance7487]

Thank goodness you FINALLYgot round to Special Brew. Being there at tbe time (I'm old) this was Bad Manners writ large.

[@robw7676]

This is my favourite Bad Manners song. I love a special brew ice cold as well!

[@Andy-oz9kv]

Love Bad Manners & can't wait til I see them again on 23 December at Epic studios in Norwich. Saw them there a few years ago & it's my favourite ever gig

[@MUSIC4TRUTH....]

Going to school in early 1980's England was pretty grim, but this music made it an amazing time.

[@geoffwheadon4277]

And the next lesson will be about Sqeeze, Jools Holland, you won’t be disappointed lads. Glad to see you enjoying the learning curve, old skin, spirit of 69, hit the Ska, Pressure Drop, Al Capone by Buster, get ya Docs on and moon stomp , Oi Oi

[@seriousros7280]

Special Brew has a unique surprising taste and once you get it ..... nothing else will do. Bad Manners - Ace!

[@bobscratchett5346]

40 odd years ago it was the favourite drink of the local winos 😂😂

[@herrglad9726]

Nice. Now Toy Dolls please. "Nellie The Elephant" or "Spiders In The Dressing Room". Preferably live.

[@Bruno-yd3xz]

Good call !!

[@wagonsworld9592]

Or Dierdre is a slag

[@trevordoolan5011]

"Nellie" to start with...🐘 .

[@markg8]

Toy dolls? Please no! Please, please no! Lol.

[@herrglad9726]

@@markg8 and after Toy Dolls Chaotic Dischord - "Who killed E.T."

[@kimcutts6153]

I love to see these guys. I'm so glad you like em. 👍 👍🇬🇧 Apart from being a fun band & not taking themselves too seriously. They made some bloody great music. ❤🔥🇬🇧🤪

[@Blablabla344]

He used to live in my hometown of Margate and had a hotel called Fatty Towers

[@rangers7259]

Winston Bazoomies on harmonica is an absolute legend…

[@Clayton-S.]

Fantastic! Love a bit of Bad Manners, great band, and a great time in my life ☺ May I suggest Echo 4-2, Night Bus to Dalston, Just a Feeling and Walking in The Sunshine from Bad Manners

[@karlmeadows4986]

Forgot about walking in the sunshine

[@emmalouisedickinson9407]

Watching this during our 4 day bank holiday, for the queen's platinum jubilee, here comes the good times; and summer has has hit.

[@SlyPickins]

Special brew is a lager in UK which is twice strength of normal beer and usually bought by people who drink in the street during the daytime to put it lightly.

[@ChongBoy1]

holy ^%$#, this is one of the best songs that ruled my life and music tastes

[@kenny832]

You nailed it! - it’s a song about alcohol!

[@tonywilkinson6895]

I’m 58 and watching Bad Manners with a couple young dudes from America .😎✌🏼

[@KissMeWhereIWee]

Boom! You did it again. Cheers for reading our comments and taking heed. Never a dull moment on this channel!

[@jimpalmer9263]

Love it. Transported back to the shy teenager suddenly moshing round the school disco in the 1980’s.

[@annemariefleming]

In that time/era no-one could beat the Brits for fun bands.

[@simonatkinson6389]

Your reactions are EXACTLY what this song is all about! Pure, Silly. Mad fun!

[@chrisantoniou7294]

Guys you making me feel old. I remember watching this TOTP like yesterday. It was 40 kin years ago ffs. Glad you guys into bad manners... it was great fun back then and if you play their shit today at parties it still goes down well. Its PAAÀRTY music!

[@BecomeConsciousNow]

Such a fun energetic group. They put you in a good mood :))

[@arsemcscratch6908]

Culture Shock ,Civilization Street is Well worth a listen, sort of punk ska Cross. Love your reactions to these songs.

[@lewisb85]

mentioned it before but seconded!

[@Deetroiter]

Absolutely legendary! The manners are definitely a lesser known group in the US unless you’re in with that crowd but my god what a great band. Legends in the two tone arena

[@northernvoice7288]

As mentioned in a previous comment 'Lorraine' by Bad Manners has to be next.

[@martindunstan8043]

C'mon guys did you really think Buster was going to sit down all track? No chance 😂😂 brilliant fellas glad you enjoyed 👍🇬🇧👍🇺🇸🍻

[@ac9110]

Bad Manners were a skinhead band, their live gigs were pretty violent. Don't be fooled by their comedy. Back in the day their live shows were pretty heavy duty!

[@lloydedwards809]

Been to 3 gigs 1st in '81, last in 2007 - No one I've ever seen works harder to make sure the crowd has the bestest time of their lives - or sweats their way through a gig so much.

[@JarlGrimmToys]

Saw them live, great show.

[@davidford3744]

In reality Buster Blood vessel was a big rock and heavy metal fan and his favourite band was Deep Purple

[@roccomarciano6099]

I was 10yrs old when this came out.. loved it then still love it now.. Buster & the boys big respect 🍻

[@ArtyNovocastrian]

Bad manners were a guilty pleasure for loads of people I knew but wouldn't admit it. I'd happily say I've bought some of their stuff. What I cannot believe you haven't checked out much if any Madness yet. "Our House", "Baggy Trousers", "House of fun" to name but a few of their hits. They were renowned for their videos in the 80's.

[@rosuobs3972]

What a great reaction, this band is awesome, all round talent right there, cheers to you two

[@dellafenton2417]

Saw Bad Manners last year - they've still got it!! Great sound, great set and Buster is such a great front man - fun to watch and doesn't take himself to seriously. Peppered the performance with shouts of "You fat bastard" 😂😂

[@gpreactions3194]

Love the smiles you guys got watching this. A song about a can of lager, and the first drink I ever got drunk on. Never touched it since x

[@vanessaking4495]

Buster was so fit for his size not that there was nothing wrong with him he could move about like a 20 year old last time I saw him he was quite thin but I hope he wasn’t shamed into it great video guys 👍

[@AndrewDavis-k5w]

For info. Bad Manners are still touring. And yes Buster still fronts them

[@chuckylugs9607]

Dumbfounded as to why you’s didnae comment, probably didnae notice, his tongue slobbering around during his energetic routine !! This always made me laugh 😝 🤣😂!! Buster was such a character 🤩 By far, the best two tone sound & performance by some distance ‼️

[@grahammason8407]

Special Brew is a very strong beer.....the choice of winos!.....he was sitting drinking a can and started singing to the can and then wrote the lyrics down!

[@tanyacampbell29]

This is my favourite Bad Manners tune

[@stewrmo]

Nelly the Elephant by the Toy Dolls lads. Everyone would empty the dancefloor, to the walls, and when the chorus kicked in, charge into the middle for some mild violence. Think early 80's mosh pit!

[@lewisb85]

Buster Bloodvessel once accidently mooned the pope, he was getting heckled at a festival in Italy, so mooned the crowd not realising the pope was in the audience. You want more reggae meets two tone check out gentleman's dub club- "high grade" is a banger.

[@MARKKY2727]

A love song about Carlsberg special brew strong beer 🍺

[@davewhitfield6701]

You have converted.... you said he'd be a rugby player... I bet 2 years ago. You'd of said wrestler... love your channel N/E 🇬🇧 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿. Keep the good work up guys.

[@stuartmcmillan1735]

I sang this song to my newly born daughter. It was the first thing she heard.

[@SteveVanRyn]

You have to do Just a feeling“ by these guy’s next

[@darrensmall6570]

"Special Brew" is a high alcohol (9%) beer brewed by carlsburg and was cheap back in the day so the go to for alcoholics. Now beer tax means it is more expensive and also alcohol now bout 7% so alcoholics need to be more creative! Lol

[@hyacinth673]

Ian drusy and the blockheads hit me with your rhythm stick brilliant

[@stingray4real]

Buster Bloodvessel is named after Jamaican artiste and producer Prince Buster

[@monkeymansingsSKA]

Highly recommend Lorraine by Bad Manners Buster is dressed as Henry VIII

[@wezzmusic]

Special Brew is a highly intoxicating lager of about 9% per vol. Most beers and lagers in the UK are between 2.5% and 4.8%.

[@mattking5936]

You must listen to 'Lorraine' and 'Samson and Delilah'

[@carolmillins9199]

Fabulous, More two tone please...checkout The Selector or The uk Beat

[@davidbirchall832]

That singer guy is Buster Bloodvessel 🤣

[@shellyandtimbell9574]

Have seen Bad Manners.Brilliant.

[@highspirits546]

Great bloke in real life, met him loads in the chippy i worked in. Looks totaly different these days. He owned fatty towers in Margate

[@kevinashby291]

Check out "Tom Hark" by The Piranhas also on TOTP. Very similar vein to this!

[@stevecalvert5212]

Walking In The Sunshine by them is excellent

[@featherflow]

Haha love it! There was a huge ska era in music during the 80’s. Madness - One Step Beyond springs to mind.

[@bannedagain.8334]

It's Extra extra strong beer..special brew...

[@MARKSTRINGFELLOW1]

Proper top of the pops Nobody even pretending to play

[@ciaraellis9504]

Yesss, I used to sing this to my son when he was a baby

[@keithmaddison6877]

You got to do Ian dury and the blockheads trust me you love them

[@willmartin2078]

Good shout boys, I see buster blood vessel last year at selsey bun lesuire caravan park, he lost all the wieght and had to put a body suit on, to make himself look fat like the old days 🤡🤔🤣🤣🤣

[@davidlamont5793]

This song is about his love of carlsberg special brew . All i want is a barrel of you . I seen this band live in a brannigans pub in ipswich 2000 and it was the craziest night out ever the pub got demolished 3 times by a big ball of drunken skin head skanking madly out of control it was rough in and there and i can proudly say i was right in the middle if it fcuk it was fun

[@stevekeeves9363]

Brilliant yeah like others have said special brew used to be strong beer and cheap in England and now like so many other beers here is now weaker and more expensive and less available and yeah Lorraine by Bad Manners is good

[@darrylglynn1557]

Guys, please check out their song, Walking in the Sunshine.

[@druidswillow1052]

Hi fellas, Yep fond memories watching this on TOTP would've been about 13 great stuff

[@phillipgreen3893]

mirror in the bathroom is another classic ska track by the beat

[@lornawillockify]

Oh i loved a can of special brew. Did the job 👍. Seeing the lads in a couple of weeks 😎

[@ShadesofGrAy-at-50]

Bad Manners are an awesome band with great music, however if the music video you are watching is sourced from top of the pops from the BBC just be advised most of the performances are dubbed, But Not All, which gave bands the opportunity for stage antics, because if you are letting loose so to speak, would your voice be at the same level and clear 100% Cheers for sharing this chaps, not heard this awesome tune in ages :)

[@cliffordwaterton3543]

I saw them at a college gig in the 80s - by the end of the third song i swear there was steam coming off the top of his head - i spent the rest of the gig convinced that he would bust a blood vessel or something worse - I don't know how he was able to keep this up.😆