Manic Street Preachers revisit A Design For Life on Later... with Jools Holland

Manic Street Preachers perform A Design For Life on Later… with Jools Holland on BBC Two (15 May 2018). For more performances and interviews from the show, subscribe now: bit.ly/2fKbxWg. Watch the whole episode here: www.bbc.co.uk/l....

[@mjpayne899]

Love Nicky Wire, it's like a glam ostrich has escaped onto the stage.

[@MrTaffyland]

brilliant performance, when you sound this good, you can do whatever you want on stage

[@andygillespie54]

Brilliant

[@resadepesa]

Perfect description ❤️

[@luciealiceeliasova4851]

I love this Comment 😁

[@luciealiceeliasova4851]

Hahaha really 😁

[@Jonny_Red]

3:12 even after 25 years to see a song still have this joyous effect is brilliant...timeless, timeless 😍😍

[@1969presley]

Pure class and don’t forget the driving power of the drums and the beautiful orchestral arrangement make this song one of the most underrated songs ever

[@321bytor]

Who underrates it?!

[@siondavies8798]

Yes class is the issue ;)

[@lysander1]

still has some of the THE best lyrics of all time.

[@rhyshayward5594]

Imagine writing a song this good

[@StuartO]

Absolutely. Fucking incredible

[@roytbone5791]

Possibly the greatest song what has ever been written.

[@barrypotter5751]

Well said

[@paulbeavan220]

Gets better as time goes on.

[@pedroalian7574]

My country flag on his chest!! I'm surprised 17 years later of had being in Cuba. I love this band, thanks United Kingdom for have this kind of jewels!!!

[@andrewdavidbarratt]

I think it may not be beyond reasonability to say the Manics are the greatest UK band to come out of the 90s, even better than Radiohead. Because, not only did they reinvent themselves during that time several times over, their output over the following decades has consistently been excellent. And this song is their masterpiece. They haven't lost their relevance, or become a nostalgia act.

[@Jonny_Red]

Definitely the most important band of the last 30 odd years ... the lyrics stand up now more than ever especially since the past 4 years ❤

[@hyllaf]

agreed

[@NickBudgen]

Don't get the negativity, this is a brilliant version, the extra guitars really add to the song! Full of energy, absolutely love it.

[@gethinap]

Here's my theory; There's nothing wrong with the arrangement or the performance. It's the Manics, it's top notch. It's the Studio. I don't know what it is about the Maidstone Studios, but it just made everything sound flat.

[@muksav7788]

A hell of a drummer

[@Kimobubby]

Muk Sav so underrated

[@inlakesh555]

And composer

[@MrTaffyland]

Brilliant

[@keirbarber5202]

Superb

[@monkeyliver1986]

A hell of a band

[@worldswatchdog]

Every time I hear this song, I still get emotional after all these years of listening.

[@williamrobson5523]

After all these years! They still sound amazing!

[@cmcc3721]

Probably one of the oldest CDs in my collection. Without checking, i must've bought it in the early to mid 90's but i still dig it out for a listen when i'm struggling for something i still like. These guys are the real McCoy.

[@Dantotherivertosilenceme]

JDB sounds great. The extra guitars add an extra layer to the sound. Giving it a fuller sound. I like it

[@AngelicusImmortus]

Nicky Wire in particular but the Manic’s have always been the epitome of “Don’t be afraid to be you”

[@jords5721]

One of the most underrated bands of all time. Been to see them a few times and are still the best live band I’ve ever seen

[@markdawson-smith1950]

Was fortunate enough to see them in Auckland on their 'Send Away the Lions' tour in 2013. The best live performance I have ever enjoyed (sorry, even eclipsed Queen at St James Park!). This is an absolutely outstanding performance of an outstanding track from an outstanding album.

[@25Robbo25]

I was at that show as well was amazing!! I got JDB guitar pick that night

[@adamtier3263]

Seen TMSP a few years ago live in Oslo, they opened up with motorcycle emptiness and i almost cried, what an incredible night 💚

[@conorsmith8551]

I’d love to go see them in Oslo, or any Nordic country for that matter. Something special about seeing a band you love there, I saw rhcp in Finland in 2017, amazing experience . I’m from Ireland but seeing a band abroad is part of the adventure

[@Timekeeper1200]

Great song, great band, James is still a great singer even after all these years

[@FabianRWhite]

Incredible songwriting. Even just the basic guitar chord progression. I think this is the first song they wrote and released after Richie's disappearance, there's a great story behind it.

[@MyTing775]

Just saw them at Cardiff Castle. Lived in England all my life welsh parents. Manics are my little bit of my history. Every time it takes me back to my grandads pit Abertillery. We move on and enjoy a better life but God bless these boys for giving us the reflection we need.

[@kevinhyland3888]

James is 50 in 13 days !!!! Guitar Hero ? Oh yes sir def for me...love you Bradders.

[@katherinemara7734]

3:15 I'm always impressed how a 5'5'' dude who looks like my plumber can spin with such balletic grace. How does he not get completely tangled in his guitar cable? It's genuinely beautiful to watch.

[@carlrichards9333]

All Round Phenomenal Band...

[@pearl.jasmine]

Libraries gave us power!!

[@BoojieBaker]

Wait... how come there is no confetti? 😄 Anyway, a great performance of a legendary song! Glad to see that JDB is still capable of turning into a human tornado despite his age.

[@stuartlittle4068]

Perfection is timeless. Statements that have a purpose are rare in this day and age. C'mon Croatia 😂

[@candyb2205]

obsessed with this song, everything about it is perfection. ❤

[@andrewdavidbarratt]

Greatest song ever written.

[@autistic.adventurer]

The greatest 3 opening lines to a song ever written

[@jackblake808]

It’s gone from music to memories now. Just MSP because there music still makes me smile

[@misunderstoodninja]

great to see they still enjoying playing this song years later!

[@issyjas3309]

The true anthem of the 90’s , any decade for that matter

[@smashingpumpkin1986]

The classic "wah design for life"

[@whatsername1989]

Hahaha now I cannot unhear it

[@davebarber3827]

Such a great welsh band rock solid.🎸🤘👌

[@DevilsDriftwood]

Still one of my all time favourites, the manics hit me in the feels every time

[@58lp79]

Wonderful!, instantly recognisable voice, great guitarist also. great band.

[@davefogelman2057]

I'd love to hear a remixed version of this song with the guitar riff volume much much louder. This is truly a fantastic song that never received proper US recognition. Bravo.

[@paulp4452]

Have you heard james' acoustic version of this song? Amazing. Also his acoustic version of Faster is on another level.

[@dingelfranz]

The best live performace ever!

[@introaether937]

Vocal sound fantastic. Bravo!

[@dublinduid]

That’s how it’s done . Great live version .

[@Gedsparrow81]

Goosebumps.

[@MrMicalo]

Fantastic song

[@TheAdgester]

As part of the BRitish ambassadors close protection team to Algiers in 96, I bored everyone silly with this album. By the end of my tour even the Americans knew it.

[@ozzie-sk9dh]

Love watching Nicky dancing.

[@TheEddieVedder]

My First Favourite Song.

[@michaelrhodes2512]

Brilliant. Gotta be on my funeral list full blast 🎉

[@veryuseless-Wiwi]

From kota Bharu kelantan Malaysia with love...

[@Partoftheratpack]

genius !!! amazing performance, amazing band!

[@Qwerty543-q3d]

Best version ever. Crikey . Bit of a manics trainspotter and that's so fkn good .

[@nikishin2012]

Beautiful Drummer!!! surely

[@plathandpinter]

Richey got himself some nice red boots & guitar lessons for this one

[@robpriest9031]

This is an Anthem......those of us that heard it in the old days know what I mean.

[@chriswalford4072]

When I'm on my death bed and a voice in my head says "this is the end" I'll know I had a design for life

[@marinacavanagh850]

U have just made my day N made me laugh I think ill be doing the same lol 👀🇬🇧❤️💋🆗😇👻👀❤️🇬🇧👻👻👻👻👻👻👻👀

[@welshieallovertheplace]

My wife knows that, when I pass away, this is my 'celebration of life' song.

[@grahamtaylor3093]

The band right in the moment

[@Taporeee]

Legends

[@davidroberts5322]

Nicky Wire... Rock God...!!

[@raymac8167]

Great intro that goes right to the end love it

[@Partoftheratpack]

Brilliant

[@Niza1982]

Los quiero en Chile... en Viña sería un sueño

[@lorcanrowley133]

JDB looks like he should be the manager of your local supermarket!

[@Jamesfoofighter]

I bet your local supermarket manager doesn't write songs like this.

[@welshxfile1479]

Amazing 😉

[@むらまつけ]

良いバンドだね～。☺️

[@nunorevollover]

3 guitar players. EPIC

[@trickleteeth3425]

Is there not 4? Lol

[@andymaxigawa]

sounds good with the extra guitars, his voice is back

[@casuallad735]

Underrated song

[@carlos3745]

por favor, gira por sud-américa pronto, Chile los espera.

[@dankinney777]

Even though these guys are all rich as hell, this is still the greatest working class anthem since Joe Hill.

[@ciaranconlon84]

They're not as rich as you might think. They give a lot of money to charity but they don't do it for publicity and most of it is undisclosed or anonymous. One thing I know is they brought a shipment of guitars with them to Cuba and gave them away to local children. They each have a decent amount of money to live comfortably but not lavishly, and Richey's share still goes into an account in his name.

[@mnueet]

The greatest band in the world

[@quarryfield]

Fabulous.

[@strangemagic8865]

Que pedazo de grupo 👌🏻

[@Jeff-cv4qn]

Powerful !

[@piggystardust]

♥ ♥ ♥ Wales finest ♥ ♥ ♥

[@therealawakener7]

Should have got the "Golden Buzzer" 😜

[@atanquerel]

still got it

[@Blankarte]

We don't talk about love! We only wanna get drunk! 🍺🍺🍺

[@kimgetonthebus]

they sound the sameeeeeeeeee ahhhhh

[@Stratman389]

Great. Still full of energy and life. Don't trip over that bass cable Nicky wire.

[@jamesadcock5235]

They still jump around a lot not bad for 50 somethings

[@its_llew]

They're all 49. First one of them hits 50 in a month and a half.

[@godfreyulex1203]

Richey turned 50 3 days prior to Christmas

[@its_llew]

Godfrey Ulex was he on stage in this video?

[@pen2199]

yeah then recover for months, years

[@carriedeanna]

Hey, I still jump up and down at the front of the concerts I go to. 50 is the new 30!

[@Blankarte]

La lute continue!

[@MrRobcfc]

Sean’s put on some timber bless him.

[@paweheimann325]

you special sing roberth smith

[@carlmccarthy5734]

❤❤❤❤

[@1978colvin]

To play edinburgh usher hall 2019 26th may .. can't wait for a bouncing Gig

[@BadLuckLuke]

I wish I had a bottle...

[@katoness]

Their design for life.

[@neilevans4352]

100% right, singing about south wales but Scotland and north of England can also relate to this song.

[@katoness]

That wasn't the point I was making. Nevermind.

[@DavidOakesMusic]

TWO backing guitarists ?!

[@welshieallovertheplace]

When did they start using two extra guitarists instead of the one?

[@carlmccarthy5734]

Don’t tour enough 😢

[@eduardaparicio4434]

Could someone explain why James has the Cuban and Spanish flags on his shirt? There also another flag...

[@andrewgriffin2758]

Where has 22 years gone??

[@mariliareis7075]

Clássico fantástico. Magníficos

[@marinacavanagh850]

Sorry Everyone/Anyone for some misspelt words

[@edwardkent]

playing over a backing track, is that very clever......?.........would love to hear a real live version.................

[@Jonny_Red]

That is live ...only the orchestral parts arent, which are keyboards

[@robbiepeterh]

Is it true they still set up a mic for Richey? I don’t see one.

[@amcd1403]

Still got it LIVE 😁

[@RunOfTheHind]

Imagine wearing drumming gloves to play such simple drum lines, lol.

[@shredder9536]

They have been going how long and decide they are a five piece now??

[@TheGalwayFarmer]

and a dude on keys makes it 6!

[@damienlott]

where is the snare?

[@lancashirebomber9744]

saw them in Plymouth in 97 with my bird.