MINISTRY "I wanted to tell her" live in Boston October 1984 (The Channel)

Early Ministry live with Stevo on drums and Patty Jourgensen on keyboard.

[@shayjones5099]

Well, it definitely wasn't me. Al fired me and I was replaced... Just because I wanted to fly out after a gig with Patrick Moraz and Bill Buford at the Park West... This is the fabulous Yvonne Gage.

[@SkullOfTheAbyss]

Your presence on the record is what makes it so incredible and unique.

[@kitschmygrits4836]

I m obsessed with her singing this live. It just blows away any other version. She's giving a pure professional goddess level performance full of heart and attitude, such a rare gem, thank you Yvonne Gage!

[@Ida-iu3uj]

Great singing voice, and a crazy funk beat. Ah, the Channel.

[@suspiciouswatermelon7639]

Yes, Rick James has an awesome voice!

[@WumpMucket]

I was in the audience, this was an amazing concert.

[@proudmullet]

The Front 242 sticker on the guitar... The Jupiter 8... The performance... Everything perfect here

[@BruceBowman42]

yess

[@Dixie_Normiz]

Front 242 rock and roll with synths 😎

[@ExpertofEverything]

Al was a genius. It is disappointing that he feels embarrassment about this rather than pride. The first album was amazing.

[@kareybarey]

yea, it is ok to change your style musically and look, but still be proud of all the eras.

[@lunarcaninebay]

Really liked it... Until he got all heroin chic, thinking he's some native American god. Loves heroin thinks he can change the world... What a little bitch.

[@CP200S]

I hope he reads your comment. I got all of his albums and there are many "Ministries" in the timeline but I definitely love all of them to the bone. I would say that Al was and will always be ahead of his time.

[@igorbojceski5262]

why rating? it's different that's all- I've heard 'Everyday is Halloween' live acoustic- then I discovered from which time it is- amazing song- but I don't listen this kind of music- don't get me wrong - Bowie, Michael Jackson....., I listen some- not all that stuff - it's not prejudice, even know that was the time when punks and metalheads were in war ( not even close like rap game-rs) and nobody knows bands like Killing Joke... and I always remind me what Lemmy was saying in the end of every koncert- "WE are MOTORHEAD, and WE play ROCK'n' ROLL !!!! ".........

[@blackheartbev3098]

His best, his metal music is shite.

[@viol8r]

I think this album was the best thing he ever did. And that’s not speaking from a biased synth-music fan. I mean the melody, the lyrical content, the organization. It was great

[@Protolamna]

I think that the land of rape and honey is their best album but I give it a lot of points for creativity. Certainly ministry's first album is crafted very well.

[@glenbellefonte9620]

​@@ProtolamnaI'm stuck between LORAH and Twitch.

[@carolinatorrescanihuante5695]

Wow, it's amaizing, how can he be embarrased? It's a live record from 36 years ago. Her voice is just great!!!

[@ElSteve-ORadioTM]

Yes, she does sound great. It's a shame Al hates this album. I come back to this song many times 'cause her performance is outstanding, not to mention it's a really good funky tune of early Ministry! This is not Shay Jones, like others have commented. Shay Jones was the co-writter with Jourgensen and backup vocalist on this album - With Sympathy. She toured with them in '83, but subsequently, left the group during its tour of the release of this album. Yvonne Gage joined the tour to fill in as the vocalist for Shay Jones in late '83 into '84. Yvonne Gage around this time and a few years prior, had already put out some singles, a couple of EPs and had 1 album out in 1984. Here is some of her work from around this time period. Enjoy! ✌️😎 kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5WXl2Omnthres0 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJnZf6KHesaHpdU

[@shayjones5099]

Yvonne didn't record it. Check it out. It was recorded by me. I also wrote it.

[@alvadido]

Whoever owns this content has a real gem in his/her hands. Amazing footage of an era that Ministry's founder would want buried instead. Amazing!!!

[@kareybarey]

right!!?!?!!? I wonder if he has seen this????

[@neurosentience5150]

Al would give his house for this footage!

[@tynothdorft7374]

This is so good. Everyone got along back then. I miss my youth.

[@user-xh8sr8qk9i]

I was there.

[@TowGunner]

I don’t give a flying F what Al thinks. This album was amazing. Better than anything Ministry did since.

[@countvanbruno182]

Al is clearly having a lot of fun playing this music. Best era of Ministry right here.

[@neurosentience5150]

Don’t tell him that. Great tune for sure! Dude has a beautiful voice.

[@frontsidegrind]

Some funky ass 80s electro right here! They were tight!

[@manexec]

I was at this show!!! To the right of the stage was a dance floor and I danced through the whole set. Someone came up and danced with me there and she introduced me to a whole group of friends up in Nashua. People I remember quite fondly.

[@KH-yy6yg]

Was this at the Channel!?!

[@KniffoBerlin]

What a voice this woman has.❤

[@blueblade455]

OMG, it's been 40 years since this performance! Let that sink in!

[@ShaneBermingham616]

This better than Ministry's last 6 albums

[@dystopian2153]

Very true. Hes gone to crap and so has ministry. Very sad

[@juanelorriaga2840]

Yeah those last few albums are just crap crap last great one was the suck eggs album

[@fernandovalenzuelaacuna6195]

Amen to that

[@FGP_Pro]

@@dystopian2153 Happens to the best of us. It's difficult to remain that creative, for as long as he has. Most people never come close to that kind of greatness.

[@BruceBowman42]

I love the new albums but this is awesome

[@bgp001]

#MakeMinistrySynthAgain

[@dr.fell_]

She's beautiful ❤

[@dollhead2039]

Yvonne's vocals are the true gem of this track. Without her, it just doesn't hit the same way.

[@Protolamna]

I agree she has quite a good vocal presence

[@iamthelazerviking23]

This is literally divine. Ministry are gods.

[@mrzagalia]

WOW! Ministry was literally an other band, Incredible.

[@treacyblack8729]

I Love this album! The fact that Al Jourgensen is embarassed by it makes me love it that much more

[@tip36c]

Nice 242 sticker as well.

[@MandriloDJ]

...so I guess he was already flirting with the "dark side" before going in balls-deep, eh?

[@gloomydoomy777]

front 242?

[@slophaus]

Max Henkel On the Q & A Panel, it was so cool that Richard 23 of Front 242 Fame, defended AL at the “WaxTrAx Industrial Accident” Film Expo recently...he went up to bat for Uncle Al when Paul Barker & Chris Connelly took turns taking cheap shots at him.....I’m sure they have their reasons but let’s face it, despite what a douchebag AL was & certainly still is, he was the master of ceremonies for those guys and mostly responsible for a huge bulk of the musical output via producing, consorting & composing...Al was like the Quincy Jones of the Alternative industrial Goth darkwave scene!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rivotrich7]

Did Ministry and Front 242 tour together for parts of 1984? I know that they both had some releases on Wax Trax label back then.

[@rivotrich7]

Nice to see Patti Jourgensen playing live keys.

[@fbcards4all666]

The clarity is incredible. Looks better than a lot of shit you see from the nineties!

[@darklorddisco]

Matt XCX absolutely, I’ve got hardcore shows from the early ‘00s that look far worse than this. I suspect this was recorded on Betacam w/ that big clunky VCR-sized backpack thing.

[@soulminer]

Hey Matt this was recorded in the early 1980s.

[@ThaRealChuckD]

That's what heroin will do to you.

[@tynothdorft7374]

The 90s were a black hole.

[@jc-mt8ot]

IF he would realize the fact that ppl like this stuff, he could due a full tour of With Sympathy as a full album tour and sell out small clubs at a city or 2 in every state. Any of his early stuff as a "tour" would sell out instantly. The newer stuff.....nobody cares about it. Its burnt out completely. Also you would not stop rabid fans from a "twitch" album tour or a "LORH" album tour. I would be the first in line. That era was the absolute best work by Ministry although i am a fan of all their stuff. Its too bad he is "embarassed" by this early work. It is fantastic.

[@soulminer]

I totally agree with what you've said brother.

[@williamhollaway1960]

Yeah but he does more than that with his current catalogue lol ministry is one if the fee heavy acts that can still sell out across country

[@noideac]

There’s a 0% chance al can still sing this stuff. His voice is beyond shot

[@eyeofbrown1387]

@@noideac sad but true. He COULD, however, give his blessing/endorsement for a synth pop-era Ministry cover band. Maybe join them onstage for a song or two, albeit in an instrumental capacity.

[@keklol3725]

@@bassage13 they sell out 3k capacity theaters, not arenas

[@GeneTrujillo]

I don't care what Uncle Al says, I have always loved With Sympathy. This is wonderful thanks.

[@tipesreee]

Yvonne has an amazing voice....

[@ChrisBennettGameDesign]

Yvonne sounds amazing here.

[@aaronestes3905]

true Ministry fans love everything that Al has played and wrote. It would be great if he wipped this song out or over the shoulder at a recent show.

[@mountzod]

Yes 🤘🏻 I think Over the Shoulder is Ministry's finest moment and it'll always be my favorite song by them.

[@wombra8314]

Aaron Estes yussss eeet deserves the whip out! cold life and the lot! ✊️☺️🐛

[@bobopatchigglerrulez]

*true Ministry fans love everything that Al has played and wrote, except for Relapse, From Beer to Eternity, and AmeriKKKant.

[@dystopian2153]

@@mountzod awesome song

[@ElSteve-ORadioTM]

This is not Shay Jones, like some have commented. Shay Jones was the co-writter with Jourgensen and backup vocalist on this album - With Sympathy. She toured with them in '83, but subsequently, left the group during its tour of the release of this album. Yvonne Gage joined the tour to fill in as the vocalist for Shay Jones in late '83 into '84. Around this time and a few years prior, she had already put out some singles, a couple of EPs and had 1 album out in 1984. Damn shame Al hates this album! It's a very good and unique album. I read an interview about 10 years ago with Jourgensen that the record label Arista forced him to record this genre of play, or they wouldn't sign him. That he had absolutely nothing to do with this album other than his voice and face. No lyrical writing, musical composition, was forced to cut his hair and had clothing bought for him. That he is the way he is in present day solely due to his rebellion of that album. Supposedly, he was having a hard time finding sponsorship to a label and went along with it to earn some money from Arista, then left and joined Sire Records to record - Twitch, soon thereafter, who allowed him to record his particular brand of music. Although I'm sure there is some truth to his admission, I truly doubt that he had absolutely no involvement whatsoever with the substance of this album. I also speculate he is just embarrassed of this version of himself as well, because he wants his fans to believe he's a true hardcore, industrial bad-ass and it may hinder his image and industrialized style of Ministry, which does not seem to be the case at all with many of his fans who also admire this album. It was the 80s, New wave, Dark wave, Synthwave/pop was in, and this album is great! Here is some of Yvonne Gage's work from around this time period of 1984. Enjoy! ✌️😎🤟 kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5WXl2Omnthres0 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJnZf6KHesaHpdU

[@shayjones5099]

Hello, Al fired me. I had a big at the Park West with Patrick Moraz the evening of day they left. I wanted to fly out the following day in time for the gig. But you probably know Al. He hated the song. He hated that the song got ANY attention because I wrote it. And because I'm a woman of God!😇

[@ElSteve-ORadioTM]

@@shayjones5099 Greetings to you, Miss Jones! Terribly sorry for the late reply. Yes, I was aware you had additional work during this era, though I had no clue Al fired you due to your other obligations. But yes, Jorgensen gives the vibe that he's not the most considerate of individuals to work with. Furthermore, many fans love this album you assisted with. It's definitely a unique album. Thank you very much for the clarifying info. Hope you have a lovely Christmas, and have a safe New Year, Shay! *(P.S. I love your work on this album!)*

[@SteveBliquy-nj1cl]

The first record is genious! Cold Wave romantic and dark too...One biggest album of Ministry! All periods of this band is differents but genious. Al is one real hero of Rock and Metal Indus music.

[@jktosh]

What?? I had no idea that footage from the With Sympathy period existed. This is amazing!! Thank you so much for posting. :)

[@norbertocardenas7588]

Still sounds awesome 40 years later!

[@gilesl]

That backing singer is giving it her all!

[@christopherlopata9822]

First and best album for Ministry.😍

[@shawnsimpson7238]

Please, please, please upload more from this show! You're killing me! That's my Uncle Stevo on them drums! Thank you!

[@Big_Island_Boi]

With Sympathy is FULL of great songs. Definitely Ministry's best work overall. I've been listening to this album for over 30 yrs and still love it.

[@tynothdorft7374]

Black chicks were so 🔥! I miss this era. Everybody got along. Fjb

[@SniffyPoo]

if they played this today the whole crowd would sing along. decades of memories...

[@zalz]

Ministry was in their own lane. So beautiful and even if the main singer hated some of it I believe it was all well worth it. Such a unique sound from back then until today

[@BlackburnBigdragon]

How many of the people in that audience would still be fan in another few years?

[@ryantremblay594]

BlackburnBigdragon probably none

[@brianoneil9662]

I wasn't there but I remained a fan through "With Sympathy" "Twitch" "Land of Rape and Honey" and "The Mind is a Terrible Thing To Taste". Psalm 69 onwarda...meh.

[@soulminer]

That's a good question.

[@antonyace2207]

@@brianoneil9662 same, but dropped off after Filth Pig

[@robh3261]

@@antonyace2207 that's where I lost interest as well. Psalm 69 was probably their peak and things declined (overproduced and muted) from Filth Pig onwards.

[@ddsssa]

Yvonne goge sounds really talented. I know most of the ministry synth pop stuff but this is a nice performance showing quality video and music. You can listen the funk and grooves on this track.

[@TheSpecsShow]

Yeah, would be interesting to see an alternate timeline with ministry keeping a female vocal presence over the years

[@tonedecoder633]

@@TheSpecsShow In a way, what KMFDM put out in the 90s kinda seems like the logical progression that the band would have gone if they kept a female vocalist. Especially Naive; gospel vocals, crunchy house beats, chugging guitars and distorted vocals.

[@ddsssa]

This song sounds really groove

[@hexvortex1009]

​@@tonedecoder633yes that and My Life With the Thrill Kill Cult

[@4AdamKane1]

how hard was it to time travel back in time with a modern camera?

[@HomelandConspiracy]

I was thinking the same thing

[@CosmicAnimosty138]

Hell yes!!! So happy that there's a video of this, especially in great quality. One of the best Ministry songs. So fucking GOOD and catchy. I cherish the hell out of this era of Ministry. So beautiful.

[@adamak47miller90]

I miss these days so much the 80s can't be beat. Did anyone notice the 242 on his guitar

[@mschristi79]

Wow, holy shit...super powerful. I love Ministry been listening since Psalm 69, but I love this Dark Wave Shit. It gave me a whole new respect....

[@dystopian2153]

Have you ever listened to Twitch?

[@mschristi79]

@@dystopian2153 no…

[@divadina2069]

So glad they’re doing With Sympathy again! This is such a brilliant album from start to finish !!!

[@francescakatz2884]

Still have the cassette!!!

[@halenbud]

Just like the wind you blew away your happy lover's touch You bring the blues into my heart just like a rush I cannot bear the way my heart has helped to keep you close Of you, my babe, I cannot get enough You touch me, baby

[@arle9757]

Loved that Album "With Sympathy".

[@brandonrizzuto9582]

Gawd this is fantastic!!

[@johndigioia]

One of my favorite 80s tracks and I love ministry...

[@sethgolbe3918]

This song is my jam!!! Love it more now than I did when I first heard it.

[@FGP_Pro]

Uncle Al is great! I wish he'd make just one more album like, With Sympathy, before he retires or dies.

[@djm8341]

Fucking LOVE the Front 242 sticker on Al's guitar! Wax Trax!!! Yvonne Gage is a monster in this vid!!!

[@raserx63]

Awesome that this exists! I wore out my “With Sympathy” cassette 😅

[@eduardorivera4343]

Love the Front 242 band logo on Al's guitar.

[@BiscuitsBroad]

This must be Betamax or 3/4" tape-definitely not a VHS recording!

[@jp00349]

3/4 for sure. FPS thing.

[@ricardobowles8895]

No puedo creerlo... es la mejor cancion que escuche en mi vida!!!!

[@thomasbridges6177]

This was so amazing! I didn't know Al can sing. He had an amazing voice.

[@silversunlicker]

This so good! The lead singer is super hot! The 242 sticker on Al's guitar is fantastic.

[@modusx1980]

Looks like Front 242 logo...Is it really?Was guitar Player Front 242 fan?

[@davevanders4171]

I saw Ministry at the East Side Club in Philly in the early days. Front 242 was the opener as I recall.

[@tonedecoder633]

@@davevanders4171 Must have been playing stuff off Geography & No Comment? Man that would have been cool.

[@TimHailand]

Fabulous - this was their heyday

[@chrisbryz1652]

So good

[@Badriya]

Oh, I hope you have more of this show and will post it! I'm in the front, near Al :-)

[@goodbyecruelworld1]

I can't get enough of this band, from the early stuff to the later metal/industrial, I love it all. Especially seeing/hearing previously unseen/unheard gems like this. Keep posting more from this show and I'll keep checking it out.

[@IepsyI]

So much appreciation to the uploader for sharing a little slice of history right here. :)

[@Ida-iu3uj]

Great!!! And best live judging from this. I'm more familiar with his later work, but he should never regret this - it is outstanding. I could be happily lost forever in that beat.

[@allanbush5997]

That was amazing

[@tedm8205]

Yvonne was so good. I saw them in Providence the next night. The video doesnt do the show or her justice. Went to see Ministry, walked out amazed by Yvonne. Front 242 opened.

[@kevinwalsh4652]

I live in Providence, if you want that same amazement, KZbin Duran Duran unplugged "come undone", there's a female vocalist, Lamya, she will blow you away (she passed away soon after this taping)👍🔥💣🎶🎵

[@v8canyon]

I wanted to tell you... "Can you imagine being there, back in the 80?, (ah, i was) watching this live"...feeling it... I just did - thanks KZbin awesome~

[@v8canyon]

Also...the girl owned it, and they let her have it!

[@EricaFlipped]

Now that is a performance

[@nebojsamaric1259]

piece of Art. Beautiful

[@robertpainter7421]

This live version is amazing

[@mirarstudios]

This is damn funky.

[@herchelleonwood7463]

i love early ministry !!

[@andrewhamilton6078]

Thought he wasn't good on the guitar??? Lol love this

[@SyntheticFilms]

1984 Ministry lineup: Alain Jourgensen: vocals, guitar; Stephen "Stevo" George: drums, percussion; Brad Hallen: bass, keyboards; John Soroka: keyboards; Patty Jourgensen: keyboards; Yvonne Gage: vocals.

[@kareybarey]

Patty was his wife? I wonder what she is doing nowadze???

[@ash23neuro]

@@SyntheticFilms thanks for the interview!

[@jefflange2982]

Brad Hallen from Pastiche?

[@senateguard33]

Wow! I had no idea they played this song during the 84 tour. Thank you so much for posting this, can't wait to see the rest!!

[@jasondaddario5146]

Al has had a change of heart on the earlier stuff, saying it's pretty good and Ministry would not have made the later music without this era. I found a pre-owned With Sympathy in 2004, I did not know of this time of the band. I was shocked how different yet awesome. Now a fan of all his bands, including Special Affect.

[@cringemachine3470]

Because this period is nostalgical for Al.

[@stevencormier8741]

I liked this album and was probably there.Seen them thru everything

[@fun4masc]

THE BEST SONG !! SUMMER ‘83

[@ericdavalos5491]

Nice work and great quality. Kudos to you. Thanks for posting

[@721jackie]

Back when Ministry were great!!!

[@romeosyne]

That soul sister got me worked up sho nuff!

[@unnamedone5514]

so intense it's ridiculous vby today's standards. Jorgensen et al...genius!

[@Ida-iu3uj]

Yes!

[@richardobrien7854]

Saw this show,who knew,the channel,used to be my father's warehouse for a tile company,I would tell him that this cold be a great rock club,didnt listen

[@NAIVADA]

Love this one with its Talking Heads feel

[@LocutuZZ]

Que increíble version en vivo, sin palabras.

[@TheKiltedYaksman1]

JFC, Shay Jones has a hell of a voice.

[@evanabbott2737]

Sounds pretty cool, Al...!😁

[@everlastinglory9419]

Can't get enough of this amazing song.....love every minute of it

[@slophaus]

Stephen George drums & Patty Jourgensen synths sounds really tight & awesome....the bassist has warm punchy funk quality within this Nuwave vernacular....really LOVE this footage oh so very much!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@quintimherreravaldivia3913]

por q carajo no siguieron haciendo temas tan geniales !!!

[@EricaFlipped]

The type of raw energy I wished still existed today

[@JamesNaked]

Great Song and Performance

[@rolandfaucon1560]

great singer

[@SniffyPoo]

this song is one of my favs

[@fredtangel]

What a show! The Channel was the coolest.

[@SamHaynesMusic]

Yvonne Gage is incredible on this song, it's better than the album version.

[@beermanbeer100]

це є супер бомба дякую

[@mattguthrie1147]

amazing footage, thank you for filming this 30 years ago!

[@brianeps]

It’s obvious many of you need to be updated. Al did say negative things after this record came out, many close to him and involved in the making of this album disputing his claims of having harder songs that were left off and eventually included on LORAH. But even Ian Mackaye stated Al didn’t get into hardcore until after this album. He was just trying to make the next step into harder music and thought at the time that disowning this record would give him more credibility in that genre. However Al has since made peace with the album and admits it was and is a very important part of his discography and career and has even stated he will be doing a remake of it. If you haven’t yet, check out the reworking of “Every Day is Halloween” he did with Dave Navarro and others.

[@Ida-iu3uj]

I'll check that out definitely!

[@yasmine5105]

I loved these oldies but goodies with Shay Jones. I really loved Ministry even as they crossed over into Heavy.

[@justindavidson8177]

This is such a good album!