Naked Raygun - Vanillia blue

[@qurpje97]

I shot this in '87 on super 8 at a few shows in MPLS: 7th St. Entry, sound check and live, and First Ave. I first heard this song in rough form with Ian Burgess at Chicago Recording Co. Ian was blown away by a song he recorded earlier that day. Late at night, after many drinks Ian invited Chris Johnson and me to the studio. Ian played it full volume. Vanilla Blue was one of the greatest songs of that era, a teen anthem, came out on 45, pressed in a swirl of white and blue vinyl. Phil Harder

[@aSignInTheTrees]

So good, you ha[[en to know where to get any of that vinyl at? Would do lots for one. TBR album I have has same vinyl~!

[@petebestbeatles9117]

Iain

[@DaveBoofhead1972]

One of the best punk rock tunes EVER!

[@ryantimony6692]

I love Naked Raygun and the glorious city of Chicago! the jewel of the mid west.

[@IvanKez]

ryan timony my dad says thank you

[@TheNakedRaygun]

One of the finest punk bands ever

[@0927Thomas]

Amazing band back in the day and this is definitely one of my all-time favorite songs by any band.

[@BadgerVito]

I was at the First Ave show used in this video (an all-ages show - I was 16) and am visible right against the stage. I feel old . . .

[@marlandt.renhoek9853]

My dad plays bass in that band

[@Ivy-og5xd]

+Haters Hangout Pete Mittler :D

[@IvanKez]

Mmmmmmhhmmmmm same

[@jaybird2148]

My condolences on your Dad’s passing. His music was a part of the soundtrack of my life and I truly appreciate him for that.

[@chucklopresti7262]

Sorry for your loss man. He was a great player and a great dude. The city aches today.

[@mikeeacrett1498]

So sorry for your loss. Loved his music growing up in Ireland

[@rickbenson3562]

Still remembered, still amazing.

[@iamgalvanized]

I was lucky enough to see them in the '80s and '90s in Los Angeles. They weren't real popular here so the venues were real small but the most intense freaking shows I ever attended. The highlight of my youth for sure.

[@qarevenge17]

Had the pleasure of going all the time love them

[@IvanKez]

Icicles down my spine My boots feel empty I see the world around me through the corners of my eyes White girls lied to me no great surprise at all when I think of what you mean to me I shake and then I fall Lost control again today Lost control again today Lost control again today You're not one of them You're pure You're something special Yeah thats for sure You are my electric Got a black jag for you That's why I call you My sweet vanilla blue

[@nikkimangine6056]

Best one ever!

[@HiFiHuff]

Man, NR was a huge part of my life when I was entering my 20's. I love that band still today. I wish they would record some new songs. OH WEY OH! I even wrote a song for a Gibson guitar contest and got my inspiration for the chorus from NR! (see my video) OH WEY OH!

[@Lovereignsupreme]

this song is such a classic.

[@gregstahl4666]

such an awesome live band... would see them one weekend, then the smiths, ramones, jesus and mary chain, the replacements...many years ago

[@loadof27]

I just discovered Naked Raygun a couple of months ago. They're fucking amazing! Wish I could've seen them back in the day but they're on tour again later this year, I can't wait!

[@jojoski2]

Great song from a great band

[@wisconsindeathtrip]

Simply outstanding.

[@PishPoshish]

saw them in waukegan il. years ago. they rocked!

[@technodazed]

Holy shit! I've been looking for this since 1987! Thanks for posting!

[@ChristianGustafson]

And ... there I am right at 0:58 picking something from my eye. A cigarette butt? A piece of glass? This footage looks like about 1990. Best live act ever.

[@CheGumby]

I love their music, but living in CA only saw them once (loved that show), thanked them for playing Gilman.This was back when the best band from Chicago couldn't even get a worthwhile show in LA LA Land because of all the pay to play venues. Even though they were pretty understated, the show really resonated with me.

[@CheGumby]

Come to think of it, I think the same thing happened on Big Black's last tour, must be the shoes...

[@SunsetScotty]

John Haggerty is on guitar, so has to be earlier than 1990.

[@onefive0]

WOW- Classic. This video is pretty old school. The guys look young- Curious to know where and when it was shot. I just saw Raygun in Seattle on a reunion tour of the west coast in November and they still rock. See 'em if you can!

[@BriansArtforAnimals]

top 10 songs of all time.

[@waymolec]

God I love Naked Raygun..... best stuff ever

[@ivanmdc22]

Rip pierre

[@crojack15]

absolutely awesome video! Thank you!!!!!

[@ChristopherTrott]

Simply an awesome song.

[@jdoncbus]

Great video.....

[@risboturbide9396]

RIP Pierre Kezdy

[@robbiee.6921]

Chicago!

[@djlerr]

vanilla blue first heard in 1987 on kxlu good track..

[@michaelwoodward5787]

Their best song!

[@grefemogul]

So incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lundkvist]

Perfect indeed.

[@heitorcornelius]

nice song!

[@baytamusic]

raygun melts faces!

[@metallikenz]

hell yea! naked raygun is pure amazingness

[@confinedspace2006]

this is an amazing song!! love it so much thanks for uploading the vid.

[@hammerhead222]

Pierre Kezdy RIP

[@rudituzla]

Don't forget I shot half of it and did the rough edit Mr Harder.

[@Caribou1983]

Which show was the footage from? Was it recorded completely or just Vanilla Blue?

[@marlandt.renhoek9853]

thats my dad

[@thatxonexguy5438]

No it isnt

[@gazriley624]

@@thatxonexguy5438 lol how do you know

[@softxaffair]

Right on!

[@mathiasjonsson8222]

That. Was. Fucking. Awesome!

[@neurosisfan]

I like the Pegboy-"Strong Reaction" album and researched this band because it's the guitarist and drummer's band before Pegboy, right? This is good stuff, and I agree 100% that there are Joy Division overtones.

[@petebestbeatles9117]

The Effigies covered "No Love Lost" on their Fly on a Wire LP...

[@joeyramone4890]

Music like this is still being made today, listen to 'B*CKER!NG' by HeadAche

[@ThirstyCraig]

Chicago punk is/was the best, Raygun were the cream of the crop, Social D tho is a pure CA thing, seen Raygun so many times but still need to see them at least one more time...

[@davidbarnes77]

Dead ass fuckin' epic!

[@cthulhugamete]

sometimes it's even on purpose to avoid detection. dunno if that was the case here .

[@elmoblatch9787]

Read the Grohl book and learned about this band.

[@psicosisjackdopplermorando6615]

esto si era punk rock

[@BufferByArmbar]

54,377 people didn't realize the video title is misspelled

[@downallyourstreets]

Chicago's first punk band!

[@Hifidelics]

Definitely not the first...

[@Spookymulder9396]

Big black? Ever heard of them

[@antonysweet71]

we be fak without punis on here I could nvr find this tune listen to it on a old c60 u kiddies wont knowcwat fuck im on aboot

[@fearaday_5873]

antony sweet

[@fearaday_5873]

antony sweet hey eebar or moogy this is shakes!

[@samuelmorse784]

My dad was a roadie for this band

[@vincentmandarino9901]

Chitown!

[@punkrockdave1000]

Better than both......combined.

[@melons29]

Jeff Pezzati is my cousin!

[@CrazyDan1984]

man i wish my dad had talent

[@juliandunn]

better than all three combined

[@tropicalpimp]

...but NONE of those bands can call themselves a TRUE certified Oi! BAND which,in my book,is ALL that matters. Pure Oi! and THATS what Blitz has on them all. I love hardcore punk and all that but I sold my soul to Oi! It's a sound that can't be compared to anything else/its a style of its own and of course true skinz will stomp you out at the drop of a hat ....HOLD that and dont ever speak blasphemous against Oi! music in your worthless life. oh yea, Oi!!!!

[@maxglobs]

But with a much better ratio of moping to rocking.

[@AndyFleming]

Isn't it Vanilla not Vanillia?

[@CoalMiningPolak]

Eyyyy what's dis Naked Raygun Shit?

[@antonysweet71]

firs t heard it johnpeel no im your dad

[@ryantimony6692]

antony sweet daddy daddy

[@rickhorror]

haha OR NOT..

[@SkaJamas]

lol better than the sex pistols. the clash and dead kennedies i agree with though

[@colterheitz]

Nick Ortiz definitely not Dead Kennedy's

[@antonysweet71]

im yr dad

[@IvanKez]

antony sweet no Pierre is my dad

[@theonlytruepunk]

Oops...sorry. You still have 36 more years until you retire. Sucks doesn't it?

[@xXShrinkWrapXx]

people came to listen to the music, who cares about the spelling. Fail at trolling.

[@tropicalpimp]

LOL compared to who?? what punk have YOU been listening to??? these guys are good. but I can name ONE band that shits on most american punk bands: BLITZ.

[@daddywuzabankrobber]

you know excactly what i'm talking about! Aspoof of "slim" on the b-side from "blazing saddles"....how do we know so much??? punk forever!!

[@tropicalpimp]

of course there are...this band just isn't one of them. they are good tho.LOL

[@dsbrck]

@baranflake better than those bands.

[@daddywuzabankrobber]

Thank you! i left my 7" o/seas & miss this song! seeing the vid is great !