London Music Tour of Soho

[@Joolzguides]

This film is for my brother, Terence, who passed away the night after we filmed this. Cheers Terence! May you rest in peace. Now, just a quick favour! I've started a new Instagram account because the old one got deleted!!!! PLEASE HELP ME TO BUILD MY NEW INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT BY FOLLOWING ME: instagram.com/joolzguidesofficial/ Or @JoolzGuidesOfficial If you enjoy watching my films why not throw me a one-off contribution via paypal! www.paypal.me/julianmcdonnell Or if you want to chip in a couple of ££ a month you can support me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/joolzguides If you'd like to hire me as a film maker please contact me joolzguides.com/contact-us/ Or contact me on my website for a private guided tour of London joolzguides.com/ Thanks everyone....one of these days I'll be a star!!!!!!!

[@PeepsMcNutley]

Fun London Guides - Julian McDonnell Films oh, I’m so sorry!! Rest In Peace Terence.

[@julieaoke]

Condolences to your family.

[@RichardCroft19670711]

Sorry to hear about your Brother, Terrence, Julian please accept my sincerest condolences to yourself and your family and thank you for another fantastic & informative guide.

[@NocturneTheatre]

So sorry to hear about your brother.

[@martavonnorway410]

So sad to hear about your brother!

[@ianhamilton396]

Stumbled on this great channel quite by chance. Not sure why he doesn't have a 1m+ subscribers - the content is just what visitors and residents of London need, once you've done the Eye, Madam Tussaud's, History Museum and all that shit.

[@larrysimon1]

Jules ..........sorry for your loss. The Video (in part as nothing can replace a loved one) is a fitting tribute to your Brother. RIP

[@Joolzguides]

Cheers my friend

[@mandyaromas476]

Rest in Paradise Terrence. I too lost someone dear last Saturday. Always they live within our hearts.

[@42degreesouth]

Loved this video. Between 1969 and 1971, Soho was my patch. I rented a tiny little basement photo studio in Gerrard Street, opposite the Tailor & Cutter magazine. To contribute a couple of personal musical reminiscences I once saw John Lennon and Yoko Ono leaving Lee Ho Fook's, in Macclesfield Street. I made De Hems, the Dutch pub which was just opposite, my local, and there one afternoon had the honour of buying a couple of pints for Eric Burdon (of the Animals). To shamelessly take this name dropping to the limit, I should also mention that I also photographed Mary Quant, the inventor of the mini-skirt. Ah, the swinging sixties...

[@harryshouse007]

Excellent stuff Rob. I used to work at Keith Johnsons on Great Marlborough Street in the mid-eighties. Walking down Wardour Street in my lunch hour one day, I literally bumped into Phil Collins as he stepped out of a doorway on to the street. I nearly bowled him over!

[@subterraneanhomesickalien7200]

I’m a HUGE David Bowie fan but I had no ideia these things were in London. I’m staying here for a short while and thanks to your video I was able to get a little “Bowie tour”. Thank you so much!!!

[@DarrenLDowns-wp2dr]

Thank you for making me feel like I’m London when I’m not in London.

[@RogueCylon]

Lost my brother some years ago. RIP to yours Julian.

[@sergiobasilioli384]

So sorry for your loss! I'm sure Terence is in heaven playing rock n' roll with the big guys.

[@Joolzguides]

I think you're right!

[@jfilm7466]

Denmark Steet in the 70s and 80s was amazing. I miss those days. Chris and Dicky in Rose Morris a right pair of characters.

[@drcarolynhoffman]

Totally addictive videos. Love the information. I lived in Britain for 35 years, danced in London where Dean Street was for ballet shoes and auditions, and there is so much I am learning from this video.

[@dannymcmince]

Every Friday night I open a bottle of Vino and watch Joolsz Guide.. I love the history and banter..thanks Joolz!

[@placidobarbara7531]

Julian u don't need the BBC . utube is the way to go nowadays. can guarantee u'll get far and beyond your dreams . . u r right on track Jul!

[@johnentwhistlesurelysamsun1840]

Placido barbara No BBC License either!

[@LinReed_Shukla]

I love you, Joolz! You make me so happy when I watch your videos. ☺️ Bless you and your family, and I am sure your dear brother's spirit is feeling the love you always convey. ❤️ Thank you for all you do and all that you share. 💗

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks. That's very kind.

[@dancingwithmyhands4419]

Deeply sorry about your loss. Sending much love and prayers.💙🙏🏻 God bless you now and always.

[@ianwebb1902]

Sabiro....I live in Japan, have done for 20 years,,,Yes that is true...My wife, a Japanese lady couldnt believe it,,,but is is true. As an aside,,,,,love these videos!! It really does save me from going back to the UK!! The Mrs can see London,,,,without going there!! Thank you young fella,,,,Just so good!

[@AY-uf4oz]

I've forgotten how great a city London is but your videos are reminding me again. In 1997 I stayed a week near the British Museum and would walk to and fro from Soho and Soho Square every day. It felt like the center of the world at that time. Have been to the city 3 times (from Canada) and am vowing to go back in the not too distant future.

[@1973Washu]

What I wouldn't give for a time machine so I could visit these places back in the 60's when music history was being made.

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

I agree. It’s all so sterile and lonely now. Probably why most modern music is shite lol

[@COLDMKULTRA]

@Joolz Guides ... So very sorry to hear about your Brother Terence. I am sure He would have appreciated this lovely tribute Joolz ... much peace to you and your Brother.

[@zak_7354]

You are quite right; a suit in Japanese is indeed called 'se-bi-ro'. Great video BTW...I'm a Bowie fan so it was super interesting discovering new things about him 👍

[@LailandiAdventures]

Great video as always. London has so much history, I am a Scot living in Madrid and these videos really inspire me to create better, useful content. If you're ever in Spain I'd love to show you the inside scoop. Also I'm sorry to hear about your brother, I too have lost a sibling and wouldn't wish it on anyone. All you can do is live the best life you can while keeping the memory of him alive.

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks. I'd love to go to Madrid some day

[@chrisprobert5340]

Completely addicted to this channel. Feels like a stroll with an old mate....wonderful stuff!

[@vaslav030547]

One of your best Joolz. It brought back many memories of my teens. So sorry to hear about your brother. Perhaps in his memory.......... A Julian and family lived here dedication? Rest in peace Terence.

[@diaporto]

I'm sorry for your loss, Jules. It was thanks to this video that I found out that we had to go to the end of the street to find the famous telephone kiosk. I just wanted to thank you, you made my visit to London very special.

[@euphy1975]

Absolutely love you videos. I'm from Scotland, but come to London a couple times a year. Very informative and humerous . Would love to catch you up on your tours one day.

[@owenwilberforce6138]

Cool walk through Soho. Having wished to visit England all my life, this is a great tour of so many wonderful musical memories.

[@urbanrider7981]

It’s a bit late but sorry for your loss of your brother jules,great video,Chris

[@DodgersTrips]

8:50 The Intrepid fox was were Rod Stewart first met Ronnie Wood. Apparently Rod had a black eye at the time and Ronnie said "Hello face" to which replied "Hello face". Low and behold a few years later they were in the Faces together.

[@pagla0306]

RIP Terence. May God put him in eternal heaven. This video is a gem. Thanks for the musical history for the Soho area. Never knew it is so rich in music. I have subscribed to your channel recently and loving it. I owe you a pint. Regards

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks. There are plenty of films on there for you to see

[@jameswinter7925]

Another excellent video, Joolz. I've lost brothers and know how much it hurts. My condolences

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks James

[@pearlhartney9]

So sorry for the loss of your brother! May he Rest in Peace! Loved this episode. Interesting listening to the lyrics of the song.. it's Jolene's answer back to Dolly! xx

[@StephenCurtis63]

I remember once playing In a punk band in 1981 supporting Chelsea (Gene October) in Meard Street but it was then known as Gossips

[@s.wilson5675]

St. Anne's Court - Dark They Were and Golden Eyed. Who remembers? Great video.

[@pup1008]

I saw *The Damned* at *The Marque* probably around *1978/79* thinking at the time I was lightweight & had missed the boat! Mate of mine also played there in a band with Zep's occasional drummer *Jason Bonham!*

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

Thank you for having such a high opinion of us, your viewers/fans that you would share with us the loss of your brother. I am truly humbled and offer my most sincere condolences to you and your family. This is actually one of my favourite videos, thank you for sharing it. Sincerely, Jon

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Sorry to hear about your brother passing away! 😢 Thanks for another great video...!!!

[@Joolzguides]

Cheers for watching again

[@delliott3182]

It was the second door, I was a cloak room boy there when it was known as Gossips which was still mostly a goth and rock club a good 15yrs ago. I never knew the whole time I was there that it was formally known as the Bat Cave but there was a small area out the back that was referred to as the Batcave.

[@Joolzguides]

Great! Yes, i vaguely remember Gossips myself.

[@PeepsMcNutley]

I can’t wait to get back to London in December! Let’s all pray for little or NO rain... thank you for another great tour!

[@Joolzguides]

Rain? I'm London?

[@jeanpaultaylor5070]

Thanks Joolz. Always enjoy your guides. Keep up the good work!

[@Jay-lr3me]

This is what you expect from a typical English bloke. Cheesy, quick witted humour. Love it

[@NathallyOrt11]

Stopped in this channel by accident and right after the second video i suscribed. What amazing videos and best of all what an amazing way to explain every place. I lived as an exchange student in london and i wished i could of seen this videos before, oh well just another reason to go back.

[@mrmarvellous5378]

From Sydney Australia, enjoyed this, thank you.

[@j.l.n.newton8687]

Dear Joolz, you forgot to walk and mention the then great Cat Stevens down Shaftesbury ave, past the theathers, where he then lived, growing up and singing, buying his guitars in this video shown shops. Great times they were, went often to his dads restaurant Stavros, nice memories.....great video's.....

[@elephantsmemory3142]

Regarding the 2IIsnext door was the heaven and hell coffee bar That was where the mods hung out back in 1962 i went in both and as a young rocker had no problems at all

[@susancorgi]

Omg! may be most taking it for granted but your stories are gold!! 🤩 love it

[@MichaelFMalArtnow]

Marc Bolan (Mark Feld) hung out at the 21"s while his mum worked on a stall in the Brewick street markets and Bolan used Trident studios for most of Tyrannosaurus Rex and Electric Warrior as T.REX. Bolan and Bowie (David Jones) first met in the Soho offices of their manager Leslie Conn as recently dramatised on Sky arts.

[@RosaHo]

Hey Joolz...., Been watching your KZbin videos via my vpn here on China. You've helped me understand so much more about London and I'll be visiting soon and will definitely follow your advice. Many thanks. 😊

[@acbc3543]

Darling ! We love you from Austin Texas !!! Cheers, dear !Love,Claudia

[@ACoincidentalLife]

Thanks for this very enjoyable tour! Music does indeed rule!

[@forsure8388]

I pause your videos multiple times to look up the music. Takes me an hour to go through a 20 minute Joolz Guides video .

[@chimoio100]

at the back of what was/is Andys guitarshop in Denmark st, a 16th century barn was discovered and converted into a very small but perfectly formed music venue called "the twelve bar", very trendy, it became quite the thing to do a gig there in the late eighties' ? I don't know if it still exists.

[@colingodfrey1281]

A bit late but you didn't say anything about the Flamingo club in 33 - 37 wardour street open between 1952 and 1969 it played an important role in the British rhythm and blues and modern jazz it opened it's doors at midnight and shut at six in the morning, the Who played there along with Ska musicians and of course one of my favourite musicians Zoot Money Happy days

[@H0MEM0VIE]

Sad to hear about the passing of your brother, but can't think of a better tribute than a musical tour of Soho.

[@taylor.london]

This video, as well as others in this channel, is a gem!

[@PeterMatuchniak]

Great tour, but missing one important stop: “The Famous Charisma Label”, the record label for Genesis, Peter Gabriel, Steve Hackett, Monty Python etc until the mid-1980’s when Virgin Records acquired the label. Charisma Records was located in the Soho area (from 1972 at 70 Old Compton Street, and from 1977 at 90 Wardour Street) and I was fortunate to visit their offices in 1980.

[@glenatkinson1230]

Brilliant. When I first moved to the wilds of Dagenham in 1989 o spent many free days travelling by tube around the capital visiting Dingwalls, Marque, Cart and Horses in Canning Town, etc. Thanks for memories. Hello from Toronto Canada

[@vmbrister3278]

Sincerest Condolences, Joolzie. I Love You, Big Guy! God bless you and your family. Another Wonderful vid. All The Best...These videos are like a cool breeze on a hot day...Soooo Welcome...Thanks again, my dear friend.

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks for your continued support

[@xwsftassell]

My old man used to work at Ronnie's. He let Hendrix in on that night.

[@Joolzguides]

Wow! That's amazing.

[@peteinessex5025]

Soho is my favourite part of London, great bars and venues, amazing music shops to browse, and some lovely food. I love also that one the list of Crap Band Names, Fields of the Nephilim are mentioned and considered a crapper name than Spandex Nappyrash.

[@eduardmarais]

I met Joolz the morning before this video was published (in Soho). I even acted a bit for him but I see it was not included (I don’t blame him 🤣). Anyway what a nice person! Sorry to hear about your brother Joolz

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks.. sorry.. yes your saucer was rather splattered so didn't make for a good shot in the end! Nice to meet you.

[@jamesmonoghan1281]

I'm glad I was in and around Soho while it was still rocking. Sad to see it now.

[@MickAngelhere]

And to think that I was walking around the streets of Soho oblivious to the musical history around me but I did see the building in Saville Row where the Beatles played they last gig 👍👍👍

[@kellyplumb3561]

Hi Joolz, I'm Kelly Plumb from the US, Scottsdale, AZ and I was wondering if you have ever done a tour of the haunts and pub's etc of say The Greats such as Peter O'TOOLE, Richard Harris and Oliver Reed? 😇🤭👣 I absolutely love the stories told by Harris and O'Toole, I would love to see you do a video episode where these Gents lovely rascals enjoyed their time, ,🤩😇🤭👽👋

[@TheRyskwic]

Love your channel. Saw you several months ago (almost a year, I lost track of time to be honest) guiding a group of tourists on Broadwick Street opposite of John Snow pub. I was tempted to walk up and say hi, but I resisted, did not want to disturb you while working :)

[@ivx8345]

Joolz you brighten up my day - thank you!

[@chlldavefromsd7862]

joolz, thank you for this great vid!! i’m a fellow vinyl lover and this is the part of london i’m going to first! that said i dig all of your vids-even tottenham. rock on and rip to your brother…ps lil lou can wail! great soundtrack🎸

[@Pleittor]

Thanks Julian!!! Another great and stunning video. Sorry for the loss of your brother.

[@Joolzguides]

He's up there strumming his guitar somewhere

[@douglasjones3105]

Brilliant. I find myself enjoying Joolz Guides videos all the more since lockdown began in March last year. Initially it was 'to tide me over until we're back to normal again'. Increasingly starting to fear they are relics from a lost golden age.

[@vimes1003]

This film is so great Jules, really love it. Just a couple of interesting wee things about It's Not Unusual, Reg Dwight plays piano on not just the demo but the proper released version of the song! Along with Jimmy Page on lead guitar and Vic Flick(the guy who plays the Bond theme) on guitar too. It was actually Chris Slade(future AC/DC drummer) who ran across and got Reg Dwight.

[@colinbenfield326]

Wow. Walk past all those land marks regularly and had no idea. Amazing Jools !

[@Joolzguides]

And i left a lot out!

[@dambrooks7578]

Great walk around Soho, although it missed the old poet's haunt The Society Club, that was established in 1927 on Ingestre Place, combined vintage book shop during the day and late night cocktail club at night; and wow those cocktails were as tasty as they were powerful. Sadly rising rents closed the place down.

[@robinbarker7112]

I can go back even further. Before the Marquee it was called The Flamingo Club...."Jazz at the Flamingo". Keep up the good work!

[@LeeLimerick]

The Flamingo club was at the Chinatown end of Wardour Street No 33-37. Later became The WAG, now occupied by O'Neill's. The live music venue on the top floor of O'Neills, is actually called "The Flamingo Bar" today.

[@N.F.F.C]

Great video...but you should have mentioned the Pulp song Bar Italia! Named after the coffee shop

[@tspenceriii]

Your video logs are outstanding. I’m so glad I stumbled across them recently!

[@shiver_me_timbers]

Another brilliant film Joolzs, enjoyed it immensly. Sorry to hear about your brother Terence, sad times.

[@Joolzguides]

Indeed.. Thanks

[@usuk9316]

Denmark St was the Tin Pan Alley of England. Used to hang out in a coffee bar called La gia conda. David Bowie hung out there too while he was trying to make it. Happy days. Thank you for posting this.

[@johnbrereton5229]

A blue plaque was unvalled in 2014 in tin pan alley London. Donovan was there and sang a song he had composed for the occasion of the same name. He performed outside the same Giaconda Cafe that you speak of, where David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix and many others famous musicians used to go.

[@Brad-il9mw]

The story about Elton John playing on the Tom Jones demo was brilliant..... So stop saying "not that you care". Some of us do care quite about history because history is not in the text books....... Great job .

[@OliverTrueman]

Great video!! Let's not forget aswell that the Jam dedicated a song to Wardoub Street

[@Boabywankenobi]

I think this might be your best video. Tremendous stuff.

[@erickcloete7899]

Thanks for all your wonderful videos. I worked in London in 1997 at the Big Breakfast Show as a security guard with Denise Van Outen and Johnny Vaughan. Miss London terribly. Hopefully I'll visit again soon. Regards from South Africa.

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks. yes, I tried to do work experience on that show.. Always felt I would be good on TV...Not sure why no one in TV land agrees!

[@erickcloete7899]

@@Joolzguides I'm sure they'll get around.

[@brucelasuta6176]

Awesome videos Joolz. We'll definitely sign up for one (or more) of your personal tours when they allow us to start travelling again! (Some of your Canadian fans)

[@rossclark2545]

The second door was the Batcave. It was the first club I went to on my first night London when I lived in London in 1984.

[@AdrianDunevein]

Amazing you make so many people want to follow you around on that tour! I for one would be like a giddy child in a candy store walking around there!

[@gavmungus824]

12:04 The lovely green-with-white-trim building used to be Richard Williams Animation Studio. Amongst (many) other things, this is where the animation for the title sequences of the 'Pink Panther' movies and "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" was done.

[@cryonica5960]

Funnily enough the entrance to Gossips / Batcave / Blitz club was the door that the guy you asked about it went through. Many a great night there!

[@SaraReneFelton]

I'm Taiwanese and I've been learning Japanese for a few years. We also say 'sebiro' for suit in Taiwanese dialect. We borrowed it from the Japanese when they colonized Taiwan from 1895-1945. But I didn't know the origin of that word until now. Thank you for sharing! What a lovely video, as always!

[@Joolzguides]

Thanks Sara. Oh great! I didn't know that!

[@gavinreid8351]

The gig I went at was at The Marquee. The Doctors of Madness.

[@RodM.Peters]

Wow, wish I had a Tardis: would head straight back to Soho in the early 70's and would probably stay there for good. Fantastic video.

[@jfilm7466]

I was at the Peace and love festival in Sweden, in the hotel bar with Hanoi Rocks, getting pissed a reminiscing about Denmark Street and Soho in the 80s. That was a great night.

[@jorgealejandro4859]

Que buen paseo, cuanta historia musical en Londres . La proxima vez que viaje hare este recorrido . Saludos desde Argentina !!!

[@jfilm7466]

Great nights at the Intrepid Fox and the club nights at the Bat Cave locale. This video is bringing back so many great memories.

[@rememberkronstadt5497]

thank you, loved it - but the Kirsty Maccoll shrine snub? Your name froze on the winter air An empty bench in Soho Square Forgotten, now I turn away Just save me for a rainy day

[@Joolzguides]

Indeed, a sad omission. I'll include it next time I'm in the area!

[@VISHALVODRO]

One of the long waited longest video, history overloaded. Really appreciate your hard work and dedication. You're amazing at your interest. Please accepted my Love and condolence from India.

[@Joolzguides]

thanks Vishal

[@cmpe43]

I'm truly sorry for your family's loss although your sister is a gem and you are a rock! keep up the great stuff!

[@Joolzguides]

thanks patrick. Hanging in there

[@spud74]

My uncle used to live in a flat in Old Compton Street, above where La Pastaia is. His flat mate gave birth to her daughter in there, quite unexpectedly!

[@johnsain]

FUN FACT: I bought an amplifier on Denmark St in a shop owned by Rod Argent...and still have it 45 years later....The Shop is Still there and Warrants a Mention!

[@msadurski]

This the one of my favourite episodes. I knew where Denmark St was. I passed it several times walking along Charing Cross Road but I knew nothing about its history. Shame on me! Thank you, Joolz.

[@natalie8212]

I recently found your channel, and first and foremost, I am so very sorry for your loss. I lost my only sister last year and it's surprising how little the siblings are remembered when mentioning a loss. Again, so sorry. On another note I am loving your show. I've always really romanticized London and I doubt I'll ever get to see it with my own eyes. Even though I'm only in my 30s, I don't know if I'll ever be able to travel abroad. My all time favorite band is Tyrannosaurus Rex and TRex. Do you have a Marc Bolan tour guide video? Living in the States, it seems like no one has ever heard of him besides bang a gong. It's a real shame. Thank you for sharing London with me, some of your videos really make me feel like I'm there.

[@388Caroline]

nkotb 82 I loved Marc Bolan!!!!

[@natalie8212]

@@388Caroline He's the best! I would love to see a little tour of some notable places, like the house he lived in with June. She said in interviews they had to crouch down when walking past the window because fans were out there day and night and would go berserk whenever they saw even a shadow on the curtains.

[@388Caroline]

nkotb 82 I grew up in Dublin as a teen in the’70’s. Just loved Marc!

[@natalie8212]

@@388Caroline very lucky! Did you ever get to see them live?

[@388Caroline]

nkotb 82 Only on TV on a show called: Top Of The Pops which aired on Thursday nights. I love KZbin for being able to listen to his songs.

[@TheEasyrhino63]

I'm very sorry to here of your brothers passing. Another great video. Thanks for bringing London to me.

[@Joolzguides]

Cheers. You're welcome.

[@thunderspike1892]

In St. Anne's Court 9/12 was the famous record store Shades in the basement. Went to the last Rock Goddess concert at the original Marquee club in 1987. Opening act were Little Angels. Great evening with a lot of famous musicians around. Motorhead, Girlschool, Neil Murray, Vow Wow a.o. In 1989 I visited the new Marquee club. Also in Wardour Street. Probably the most sticky floor I ever have experienced. Also got around to The London Astoria and The Hippodrome on Charing Cross Road