Martin Stephenson & the Daintees Crocodile Cryer

[@andrewrobins4747]

I was a student in Newcastle from 86-90 and must have seen the Daintees live a dozen times. Martin Stephenson has never got anything like the recognition he deserved as a song writer. I probably haven't heard this song for ten years, but hearing it again now, all the lyrics come back straight away, a sign of a good song.

[@cmday66]

Awesome

[@lesleyr25]

A band and song introduced to me by someone I loved and lost by my own choices ... bittersweet memories, but still good. Smile whenever I listen & think of the times we had ... xx

[@sleepypoodle]

I first saw Martin Stephenson and the Daintees at Cliff's Pavilion - Westcliff on-Sea in '82 - they were supporting John Martyn (who died yesterday sadly) on his 'Well Kept Secret' tour and it was one of the best & most memorable evenings I have ever had. I then met him at Cambridge folk festival in the club tent in about '87/'88. I particularly love 'Coleen' and 'Rain'. This is the 1st time I've heard him for ages, it brings back some warm, fuzzy feelings - old romantic that I am.

[@harrydpg]

Seen the Daintees in Sunderland in the 80's ...really really brings back some beautiful memories for me,,,wonderul album..

[@sfub1]

Eee, The Daintees, aka in Sunderland as The Dunntee Daintees because of the following that Anth Dunn had amongst every red blooded girl in Sunderland. The girl who was my first love got me into them, and I raved about them to my friends down in the south. So happy to find this.

[@HairyBosch]

I was a student in Brum at the time and was at that gig. Phenominal! I've just bought Boat to Bolivia on the strength of watchin' this vid. I'd forgotten how good these guys were.

[@neilmc2]

met martin about 25 years ago in the Cross Keys Washington when he sang Even the night to me, great memories great great bloke, one of the best song writers and performers you will ever see, not to mention the Dunns, coming to the Sage Martin can't wait....

[@heatherflof]

Ooh this is a fabulous track - played it to death on my turntable - underrated band. Thanks for posting x

[@Scooby11]

Thanks for uploading quality band quality song,quality album, yer loved & Liked Martin. Mark & Joe

[@hakanozelguitarist]

thanks for posting this!! I remember watching this 100 times over after videoing it off the tv back when i was a teenager! i met MS about 10 yrs ago he was really cool. Also, this is the 1st vid on youtube i've seen with less hits than mine!

[@michel6659]

Martin was a stunner as well as a great musician.

[@gaztaser]

happy daze!!! brings back memories of the Bridge Hotel, Newcastle 20 yrs ago. God Bless the jumpin' & hot club!!

[@digiroj]

Professionalism painted all over it. Fantastically good Martin. :) Cheeers, Ro

[@surpenc]

gd stuff,proud North east refugee in Cambs for last 32 years.Home here heart in Darlo allways will be.Saw him at junction Cambridge in mmm around mid 80s.

[@jamesmillbank5479]

June 24, 1986....and gorgeous.

[@douglaswatson5624]

Absolutely unmatched song 40 Ryhope lads went to Tiffneys in Newcastle still got the ticket £3.50 great night Turns out my daughters boyfriend Knows the Dunnes Fame eluded them .. I am sure a film director could use one of their songs for a film score.

[@manolito9]

breath of fresh air! long time no hear,come back to dublin and do a gig soon.

[@hannchris2762]

Wot a brilliant song and a great peformance really love this

[@ottbrook]

ONE OF THE FINEST SONGS EVER

[@Scooby11]

saw him last night! i love you martin.

[@debbieozz]

please has any one got wholly humble heart? if so put it on! i feel like the only one in the world looking for it!

[@okee9]

I think boat to bolivia was out about 85/86 ish around the time of Talk Talk's Colour of Spring I bought it after hearing "Rain" one of my favourite songs, would love to see footage of him singing that.

[@gojomusic3896]

Shine on you crazee Geordie!!! Love Gaz & Deb

[@thomasreilly-Guitar]

Brilliant I remember videoing that off the telly

[@drstevie]

Brilliant !

[@papakooks]

Love this. It was written by Paddy McAloon. Does anyone remember Trouble Town? I have it on a 45 vinyl but, alas, because of progress I am unabe to play it. I am surprised not to find it on KZbin.

[@TheOvyiv]

kzbin.info?search_query=trouble+town+martin+stephenson

[@davidevans5871]

Great Martin . Remember the International in Manchester 😀

[@rutchton]

Really cool ! I'd like to see him on stage ! Rich' France

[@drstevie]

Looking forward to seeing them on Sat night.

[@cacadow]

class-saw martin in dublin in 1996 ish? full band, great show in the olympia,band jumped off stage and walked 2 flights up into the crowd and played live for 30 mins, F*uck u2 this was how to play a gig. THANKS MARTIN.

[@1doctoma]

God bless yer, Martin

[@drstevie]

brilliant.

[@galdacanobaby]

First two albums are epic....

[@rutchton]

Yeah, really cool ! Thanks for uploading !

[@surpenc]

@washingtonbullets1 cheers mate ok take ur word for it early 90s it was.Had gd night,love the venue.

[@MrVIEW999]

Love them...

[@1doctoma]

GOD Bless ya

[@gailtemple2316]

Forgot how much I loved them, my first boyfriend introduced me

[@Lewisadams848]

haha its wierd seeing my guitar teacher on a video like this

[@sharonbland4019]

Awsome.....

[@BadDreamFancyDress]

Happy memories

[@agent5821]

@EriktheV this guy's music is a good way to herd cats.

[@katybaggott9362]

Reading the book ‘Song of The Soul’ The Authorised Martin Stephenson Biography by Richard Cundhill and Mark Bradley - their words brought me to hunt for this clip.

[@paulwibble]

You just made the removel man from Meden Vale weap with joy

[@davidttsw11]

Whats Will Young doing covering a Daintees song?

[@JeansWebbTv]

No, it wasn't. (but Paddy produced and played on the single version, I belive).

[@rootindogg]

What year was this on the Whistle Test?

[@TheFrench91]

Good old Gary dunn eh

[@ken12345616]

who the f*** dislikes this????

[@Syntpop]

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