Johnny Marr - Getting Away With It (6 Music Live October 2014)

Johnny Marr plays 'Getting Away With It' live at Maida Vale Studios for Lauren Laverne.

[@mwalker2496]

Johnny's 2 minute guitar solo at around 3m15secs sends shivers up my spine... If that's not channelling something spiritual from another DIMENSION, I dont know what is...

[@frankgeick3641]

What's genius about Marr's playing is that he plays lead and rhythm lines at the same time.

[@hairyass666]

I keep watching this on purpose...😎💯👌...edit...Johnny f**king Marr..😊❤

[@andreagozzi3435]

100%

[@jimfaber1443]

Jonny like just "close your eyes and listen" I'm going to send you on a journey.

[@topshot2787]

Its a shame that Johnny doesnt do that extended guitar solo with Barney in the none live version, because its amazing. All the best from Lancashire UK.

[@jerryparsons5888]

The world is a better place with Johnny Marr in it.

[@amylpeng]

Clarifications: 1. Johnny Marr wrote this song, "Getting Away with It" with Bernard Sumner when the two formed Electronic. 2. Johnny Marr was the chief songwriter of the Smiths. He wasn't Morrissey's guitarist. They're bandmates in an equal collaboration. If anything, I would say that Johnny did most of the heavy lifting as the songwriter. 3. I've seen Johnny Marr in concert, and he is a genius rock guitarist.

[@najaneda]

I think you'll find Morrissey was the songwriter and Johnny did the music.

[@amylpeng]

Did you mean that Morrissey was the lyricist & topliner? Both Marr & Morrissey acknowledged that Morrissey wrote most of the Smiths' lyrics.

[@Reprodestruxion]

Amy L. Peng, M.D. He now writes his own

[@starlodear2987]

Neil Tennant co-wrote it.

[@noeljohnson868]

All hail Neil Tennant...

[@plasteredbastard]

johnny stripped the 80s off it and gave it a contemporary identity. brilliant!

[@clarkeandi]

A great riff is a great riff. This is like hearing the guitar piece it was when written before the 80's sheen was applied to it

[@markself5851]

God gave us Johnny Marr and Beer so we would be happy.

[@mrgodasz1]

and a fucki´n great Fender Guitar !!!

[@pamela8329]

20 thumbs up for you my prince

[@kellibee61]

LOL. I suspect Benjamin Franklin would have approved of Johnny Marr.

[@m.s.7756]

cheers bro I'll drink to that

[@Jay28u]

Also.... Johnny even helped us to be happy to be sad! (A reference to all his fine work with The Smiths)

[@derekbaker3279]

Wow!! 😎I prefer this to the original by a HUGE margin. 🖒🖒 The original is wonderful, but here, Johnny Marr's guitar tones, chord voicings, vocals, and the overall arrangement & groove are absolutely perfect!!! 👏

[@marguskiis7711]

So weird Marr discovered himself so late as superb solo artist. Times better than Smiths.

[@sucote100]

but the sounds is treated...

[@karaloca]

I'd rather have the original anyway. If for nothing else, the strings.

[@yourfavoriteflavor]

He's very happy to play the collaborative studio musician but yeah he's a great frontman too.@@marguskiis7711

[@mayscough72]

It's a shame Electronic didn't do more stuff, cracking band, combined some quality British talent

[@alejandroantoniovaladezuva4504]

I hope they reunite someday

[@mayscough72]

Alejandro Valadez with you on that one pal

[@edwinvanderlaine7837]

It would be desirable for it to be reassembled.

[@nappymart27]

Definitely be a gig i would go to if Electronic did return.

[@mayscough72]

@@nappymart27 id definitely be there

[@richardrichard5409]

Wow, that drummer is simply stupendous.. A human metronome ❤

[@danielrae861]

Otherwise he’d be fired. Old boy may have done as well with s drum machine😅

[@jimorpe1949]

all four musicians playing at the very highest level of performance...a classic

[@daniellegraham1690]

yes Jim :)

[@waltercoyle6393]

Where is the keyboard playing hiding at?

[@dibdab101]

@@waltercoyle6393 keyboard is being played through the second guitar.

[@viniciusduraes4067]

Johnny Marr is a genius.

[@Lunatic4Bizcas]

+Vinicius Durães : ¡Sim Duda!

[@motherb.3896]

+Vinicius Durães greatest guitar god ever

[@cassiuscbs]

sim.

[@markryland3496]

We ALL are. He's SPECTACULARLY 'emotional!'.

[@PSS521]

tony montana

[@garethjones8529]

Seven years on and I can never get bored of watching this.

[@ursulaschlapbach311]

The Drummer is great too!

[@stevesemenuk4497]

Never gets old

[@joshs100]

now it's 12 years on 😉

[@sued6221]

Beautiful version. Everything I've heard of his in recent years surpasses the originals. He's at the top of my bucket list for shows.

[@Thaitanium73]

The British always seem to make the best music!

[@ApriliaRacer14]

Thaitanium73 They really do and particularly the NW part of England.

[@ApriliaRacer14]

Jack D'Ripa London who? Lol!!!! London does produce the best Drum-N-Bass.

[@johnnyatab]

I thought your profile pic was a piece of hair on my screen. LOL

[@johnmaher2586]

That's a fact

[@jamesgkrk]

Manchester in particular

[@NorCalProf1]

Solo starting at 3:20 is my favorite Marr style. Love his extended repetition of those chord patterns. Gorgeous bell-like Fender tone. Reminds me of his part in Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others.

[@m.mhello7330]

Steve Mullany 4:16. and 4:30 too :)

[@thabudmaster]

fukkin awesome yeh, I'm not a fan but that was great! I might check out more

[@therandomtimes8342]

This is just guitar and vocal perfection 👌

[@Kg51Edelweiss]

Steve Mullany 3.20 The sound of perfection makes the hairs stand up on the back of your neck and as you say the bell like chimes omitted from the Fender

[@adambarlow8222]

Its hypnotising

[@TJHigham]

Middle section is fucking hypnotic!

[@dcr9233]

Yeah. Marr is swaying like Snoopy

[@widescreennavel]

It's so beautiful.

[@domorewithsage]

Its incredible makes me feel quite emotional

[@actstu.]

That Solo is epic, The guy is a legend and one of the nicest blokes you'll ever meet.

[@joshkarmaleuze9035]

He's always supporting the song, no stupid soloing and it sounds so attractive.

[@FergalNash]

Definitely, a guitarist who has the perfect balance between serving the song and not fucking around!

[@deangiavedoni4910]

That is such a great comment

[@victorymansions]

This is the best live performance I've ever seen, not just the quality of playing and choice of FX, but the whole mood and tone. Its perfection perfected. Their stage presence, the colour of Johnny's Jag, the lights, the shadows, the silver nail varnish and not to mention that drum roll on the outtro. There's no thorn in this bands side, they're exactly where they want and need to be. Hats off.

[@bbeacom74]

Shame the BBC audience didn't think so. Were they statues? I'd have been bouncing like a mental person!

[@victorymansions]

@@bbeacom74 mate, you and me both. What a treat haha

[@paulbent2830]

@@victorymansions I was lucky enough to see him three times on the Comet tour. Each had a different vibe in the audience but the all were fantastic. Easily the best shows I've seen in years. Can't wait for the next tour!

[@kopnicki]

those desert boots!

[@matthewrichards9658]

Yep - Johnny picks his people well doesn't he.... Very smart guy besides all the talent.

[@mattarnold8291]

This is a brilliant version of a classic song

[@johnthompsonjohnthompson5926]

Never get tired of this. He's such a great guitarist. Lovely feeling for the instrument.

[@kevinomalley7020]

I work construction and when I get home covered in shit I put my music on and Iam free...thanks johnny

[@AndrewInCanada99]

Man, never heard Johnny sing before, he’s not perfect but he’s certainly capable when he needs to be, props to the guy he’s got a good voice.

[@jackalope2302]

This song fits him very well. Granted, it's not a complex tune vocally

[@davidcallinan8012]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4qbln6He96FgM0 this s his best

[@MR.B00_]

Electronics version was excellent. This is even better. Johnny Marr is a true God of Rock!!!

[@chrislysiak9561]

Johnny Marr's guitar playing is the one and only! His work with Matt Johnson in The The is EPIC! Hope to see them live again!

[@DarrenMalone253]

2023 as good as it’s ever sounded. Bravo Johnny!

[@ultrasynthax3046]

Just saw Johnny Marr in concert. It was awesome, he is genius. The solo to this song was even more mesmerizing than it is here.

[@ultrasynthax3046]

Btw, I love how he gets into a trance -- and also how into it the drummer is.

[@nicholaschavira1743]

Johnny is tapping into some divine power when he plays. His face says it all.

[@AlabamaTree]

What a legend, what a talent! How can someone do vocals to songs where he wasn’t the original singer and not just from one band? Amazing!

[@timotheusmiller]

The melodic arpeggios are sooooo dang good!!! He's a legend

[@madmancaudiogear]

Love this performance and live version of this great Electronic song, brilliant how Johnny has put his own stamp on it to make it different from the original version, it just works so well as a guitar track with the beautiful guitar interludes and guitar solos that entwine with those brilliant sounding syncopated guitar riffs, a quality version!!!!

[@marguskiis7711]

TBH, Marr`s version is a way better than original

[@danielrae861]

Indeed....also you know that silly song " moves like Jagger?" - it's horrible I know but I mention it because Johnny moves like Snoopy, he wags his head in the same fashion the famous cartoon beagle does when he is feeling blissful. Ya know?

[@troopek2]

That first Electronic album is absolutely amazing. Certainly one my "desert island" albums. Would have loved to hear this at Coachella in 2013.

[@Steveholmes1972]

the drummer looks to be having a whale of a time - fair play to him, an amazing version of a fantastic song

[@747Durango]

He looked and sounded locked in, great performance on his part

[@linnet12dd]

@@747Durango Ben Stokes

[@lewistutingmail.comtutin1518]

He always is great 👍 ❤️

[@alexstefanko1734]

Who wouldn't be having a blast playing with Johnny!!

[@Romany1111]

He has a great sound and technique. Has been with Mr. M for a while now.

[@missgfaulkner]

I was there that day, somewhere down the front, not gonna lie it was so weird watching live music in a film environment at midday instead of in a gig venue at 9pm, normally I'm a proper dancer at gigs so standing still (bar the odd bop) was strange. But you know what, I was standing a few feet away from Johnny Fuckin Marr so it was one of the best things ever!

[@jphedley]

Bloody fukin right. I'm so jealous.

[@victorymansions]

Sick!!!

[@matthewrichards9658]

Its easy for people to criticise & say why didn't the audience move more. If i'd been there i'd have been spellbound to witness such greatness. Doubt i'd have moved a muscle.

[@aplleyva]

Man, there's just a delectable Haunting Quality about this song.

[@Personal_Jesus_DM]

Amazing Johnny Fuckin Marr is awesome . Been a huge fan of him for long time !!!

[@mdgr9920]

I could listen to this all day long. What an outstanding piece of music.

[@thedeadxtras9927]

Totally love this version on guitars brilliance all the way through from start to finish and the guitar interlude in the middle is simple but beautiful. King Johnny is the man!!! 🎸🎵👏🏻💯

[@lorenzoalvarez785]

Why so much surprise? Johnny Marr was the one who made music in The Smiths. It is among the 5 best guitarists in the UK. He also has a good voice. He is one of the musical geniuses

[@vickimingus9281]

yes

[@aquablushgirl]

Waves of nostalgia.... the song of my summer of '91

[@mojoman3455]

Iwan Gronow is a bloody brilliant Bassist too

[@Upstairsforpete]

Glad you told me his name ...great band Marr has put together, saw them live brilliant.... and you are right he is quality that bassman, good stage presence and looked like he was having a good time...

[@Blackheathguy]

Make sure you check out Iwan's solo stuff he's got an EP coming out soon.

[@traceybonds8794]

..BBC tunes .. Not sounds. numpty executive sales people..

[@larryh1843]

He is music Personified. One of the greatest. The emotion he conveys through his music permeates within the soul.

[@lloydwilso]

What a fantastic version ❤

[@Glissmann]

by far my best discovery - Johnny Marr - this year - love his guitar play, tones, setup, songwriting very much !

[@haznick]

If you're loving hearing Johnny Marr for the first time right now, you'll absolutely shit the bed when you hear him in The Smiths.

[@Hydrochoerusisthmius]

This is the best solo of all time Full of emotion not just TAB and The guitar speaks !!!!!

[@davidhaney1394]

Great track written by Jonny Marr , Bernard Sumner and Neil Tennant . Awesome (I like the way Jonny does it the best )

[@GavinHitchens]

So impressed with his vocals

[@kurtduvel4345]

Better than Bernard's by a country (perhaps Russian or Canadian?) mile

[@ultrasynthax3046]

No, but they're good.

[@therandomtimes8342]

His vocals are beautiful

[@carolholmes4078]

Gavin Hitchens 😂

[@reiniervannek]

Agree, sounds a bit like Joy Division

[@strongboy7289]

Johnny Marr's guitar work combined with Barney's vocals and Neil Tennant backing vocals made for a total banger of the 80's. Wish Electronic could have done some more tracks. They were great. This is exquisite guitar playing.

[@rolflmaoweeee]

This man is a guitaring wizard.

[@spacetripper9401]

Johnny 4 decades of phenomenal Alt Power Pop songwriting, I am with you from the daffodils days to today.... Keep it up Johnny Oh and I love that Jag

[@chriscollinson725]

That middle 8 / breakdown section was really awesome and dare I say pretty timeless. Reminds me why I took up the guitar in the first place. Best guitar solo I've heard for years. To my ears it sounds like the best bits of The The (Soul mining era) and The Stone Roses put through a breakdown / crescendo culled from Sasha's glory days. Roll on Brixton next week!!

[@edwardskim0111]

Couldn't have said it better myself

[@thomasedmundrichards]

Felt longer than an 8

[@desmondwilliamson7449]

chris collinson

[@Blackheathguy]

I really enjoyed that. Nice and trippy. Really chilled me out.

[@bridgeofangels1559]

This is a living legend at work. Genius.

[@martin8uq]

He NEVER ceases to relevant, no matter what the next trend drags in....

[@stevesemenuk4497]

Took his original to a whole new level with this rendition

[@musicbetweenus2360]

Always a fave at his concerts....saw him perform this in Melbourne a few nights ago. Total brilliance!

[@315Bodhi17]

I've been walking in the rain just to get wet on purpose I've been forcing myself not to forget just to feel worse I've been getting away with it all my life I hate that mirror, it makes me feel so worthless I'm an original sinner but when I'm with you I couldn't care less I've been getting away with it all my life I've been getting away with it all my life However I look it's clear to see I love you more than you love me However I look it's clear to see I love you more than you love me I love you more than you love me However I look it's clear to see I thought I gave up falling in love a long long time ago I guess I like it but I can't tell you, you shouldn't really know And it's been true ... all my life Yes, it's been true ... all my life However I look it's clear to see I love you more than you love me However I look it's clear to see I love you more than you love I love you more than you love me However I look it's clear to see Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: JOHNNY MARR/ / NEIL FRANCIS TENNANT / Bernard Sumner (gb 2)

[@79casual]

Electronic - getting away with it, in my top 5 songs of all time, and this version is now in my top 10

[@kellibee61]

Electronic was Mr. Marr's band, honey.

[@79casual]

Yep, and I’d still take new order over the smiths, honey

[@vsander09]

@@79casual both among the best bands ever, but nah. But very close if u add JD and NO together.

[@vsander09]

@@kellibee61 but the best songs all have Neil out front. His vocals on Disappointed are sublime.

[@tomfennell1444]

Beautiful guitar solo

[@pamela8329]

Love watching those fingers

[@RooseveltCoopling]

The Music is so powerful that crosses boundaries. Brazil here enjoying Johnny F. Marr

[@315Bodhi17]

Johnny wrote this.....amazing all round musician!!! Ty Johnny Mar

[@zerolubin]

This is magnificent.

[@CaptainOatwright]

The new(?) melody line from 4.05 is sublime, really adds to this classic track.

[@mamoran]

I was thinking that myself. Be has picked out a melody that sounds like it could be a new Smiths track.

[@pjab83]

It's a play on the melody line on the outro if you listen to the studio version but still it's good to hear it being pushed front and centre. Gets a bit submerged on the original by the strings etc.

[@nickclark1181]

never realised he was a such a good singer,great version

[@carolholmes4078]

Nick Clark 😂

[@richardsanders3567]

Great track but he sounds a bit flat

[@vsander09]

@@richardsanders3567 of course, he’s so similar to his buddy Bernard Sumner. Hey man, they both get it done without the natural vocal talent. Gotta give ‘em credit.

[@DaveEllis13]

Absolutely wonderful version of a great song ☺️

[@robertgulfshores4463]

I can't get enough of this ...

[@Johnny6666]

Absolutely brilliant. Essential music.

[@crosswhite17]

What a great live version. Brilliant backing band.

[@TheVisitorChannel]

In my top10 live performances of all time. Bangin' - In the front row! What a band, put together with great understanding. A bit of Brian Jones T Shirt in the mix - Changed over for later video's. Tight, strong and a bitter sweet symphony. Rock and Roll will never die - and I like it.

[@chrislysiak9561]

Johnny is the best! His work with The The is timeless!

[@The5thbeastieboy]

This is simply fantastic. I love James and Johnny Marr. Its easy to love them both.

[@allansim3951]

"However I look it's clear to seeee!" Hit it Johnny....absolutely astounding musician!!

[@josemanuelhurtadosiervo5754]

Brilliant. Great version of Johnny Marr.

[@paulchavei5339]

Ladies and Gentleman: JOOOONNYYY MAAARR with the best cover of this song EVER!

[@happymedz5987]

Well he kinda wrote it

[@kellibee61]

Its HIS sing, peanut. He wrote it with Bernard Summers. The band was called Electronic. It's no cover.

[@MegaYenso]

Cover dele mesmo!

[@gracjanrotke]

Love this version!!!

[@rikkot]

WOW!!!! I always loved this song in Barney's and Neil's voice, but Johnny did a great job here! KUDOS!

[@paolomoccagatta7876]

Johnny Marr e' stato ed e' il miglior chitarrista della sua generazione..non c'è dubbio!

[@clownshoegaming4772]

if I could have a fraction of johnny marr's talent....I'm not sure if I would share it with you all......I'd just smoke weed all day & play concerts for myself....an untouchable guitar player in my opinion

[@babyfoodserpent]

he looks pretty transported when he plays it. it must be awesome to love the things you write that much. still wish he could hit the high notes in the chorus, though.

[@johnlamb7643]

He seems to have trouble hitting the low notes too. He's one of the best guitarists IMO, for being so (relatively) understated of a player. Not one of the best singers, for sure.

[@nickmaclachlan5178]

It's a really difficult song to sing if you haven't got the range. I try every time I hear it and fail miserably, but thankfully nobody is listening...... I think Johnny did pretty well myself.

[@mjl0611]

Johnny ‘s guitar in this song is eargastic

[@StuartRobertM]

I cannot believe I just found this so long after it was performed. I always loved the original with Bernard Sumner vocals, but I dunno ... Marr's voice just seems to suit the words better now I have listened to it a few times.

[@tykeinperth5784]

I managed to catch JM and his band in'15 twice about 10 days apart, first in Wakefield ,West Yorkshire (where I'm from) , then in Fremantle Western Australia (where I now live) . I managed to talk to the band in Freo after the gig and told them, like an excited school kid. I was half pissed. They looked at me like I was some fucking nutter 😆 Love 'em. There's only one Johnny Marr! (Oh yeah, and I proudly wore my 'Johnny Fuckin Marr ' t shirt at the Freo gig. )

[@nancymariechua3664]

I kept replaying this .. amazing!. same how he did with the song "How soon is now".. Thumbs up!

[@bridgeofangels1559]

Johnny F****N Marr. Genius guitarist. Nice Dude as well .

[@michaelsena4484]

This is one of the greatest band's for a long time to come around I'd love to catch a live show before I die which isn't too far off unfortunately. Oh well maybe the choir of angels will be this great. I know they will be.

[@pamela8329]

Hark the herald angels sing please repair my broken wing

[@michaeljordan6227]

Johnny is massively underrated as a singer, an absolutely blinding guitarist. Makes this song his own, also discovered it purely accidentally

[@PinnyBasher]

Well I guess it is his song given that he wrote the music with Bernard.

[@nervo6321]

What a fabulous version...the guitar break is just outstanding...

[@socialoutcastsvancouver]

pure melodic genius!

[@GuitarBeast-xp8dp]

Johnny frickin Marr! There is no other! I loved Electronic, but always thought there should've been more guitar in the mix.

[@dd-vm1hs]

Now you have it ... lol

[@alancastellon9225]

How can you NOT like Johnny Marr. Hes the man

[@kengruz669]

This is a revelation. So great to see the song as performed and presented by one of the original Electronic, with Johnny, as lead guitarist and vocalist here, interpreting Getting Away With It with the harmonics of his guitar replacing any vocal harmonies one is expecting with the phrase "getting away with it all my life." His vocals are so different than the original, yet more personal and soulful. And his guitar-work in their extended passages, replace vocal sections and speak the heart's feelings that this song's lyrics convey. I also wish to applaud the professionalism the entire band presents in the pureness of the musicianship and unadorned demeanor.

[@gmansi]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5yWimhpjM1njJo

[@gmansi]

"I also wish to applaud the professionalism the entire band presents in the pureness of the musicianship and unadorned demeanor" Full agree with you

[@kengruz669]

@@gmansi Unfortunately, "not available in your country."

[@gmansi]

@@kengruz669 Sorry, the video was The The - Jealous of Youth (Official Video)

[@stevedomenico5933]

Yeah he's definitely getting away with it! Gorgeous version!

[@waltergim9509]

Impecable, que buen bajo. El riff de Johnny Marr impresionante, el Baterista de otro planeta. Que buen tema.

[@robdean704]

Lovely take on the original. Proves that great songs are great in any style

[@brendanbath5850]

wow wow wow That guitar sound.

[@benbaxter5000]

I hope he plays this 3 weeks today... ....Did I mention I'm seeing him 3 weeks today?

[@richardmeftah2569]

I could listen to Johnny's guitar-solos all day long. What a lovely sound! 💛

[@miyav3661]

Excellent audio/video quality, wow!

[@awatts1992]

Saw then perform this last night at Apollo, Manchester - absolutely brilliant - a guitar genius! Catch it if you can.

[@gerardmurphy7437]

Class is class, it never dies

[@richardrichard5409]

Such a talented guy and also such nice guy too, always very humble about himself😎

[@davidotto8786]

I guess I'm more of a fan of Marr than I thought. He is in many bands that I have listened to since the 80's. Digital music platforms rock at keeping clean sound. Thanks Johnny!