No Liberation Here (Official Lyric Video)

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Perhaps more relevant today than when it was written in the mid 1970s, No Liberation Here was one of the world’s first anti-gay bashing and anti-bullying songs. With a message that was both hard-hitting and uncompromising, the lyrics nakedly and painfully confronted the abuse, shame, and societal rejection of those who don’t conform to societies’ rigid sexual norms and acceptable standards. This 1979 recording first appeared on the debut Skafish album, which was originally released on the now legendary I.R.S. Records label.
Skafish made his shocking Chicago debut in February 1976, and has been acknowledged as Chicago’s punk/new wave godfather. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Cheap Trick, who attended many of Skafish’s earliest shows stated: “Unpredictable, over the top, with life or death conviction and reckless abandon, Skafish created punk, new wave and alternative rock in Chicago.”
Skafish has performed/toured with such artists as The Ramones, Iggy Pop, Stranglers, The Cramps, The Police, XTC, UB-40 and U-2 to name a few. In the summer of 1980, Skafish was filmed in front of a crowd of 20,000 in the south of France for inclusion in the live concert film extravaganza Urgh! A Music War, alongside Devo, Joan Jett, and Klaus Nomi.
For decades, No Liberation Here and the debut album it appeared on remained out of print until Skafish obtained the rights. He then reissued the remastered album on his own label, 829 Records, first digitally and on CD November 29, 2019, followed by a limited edition vinyl pressing on May 7, 2020.
Produced, Written and Arranged by Skafish
Executive Producer: Skafish
Lyric Video: View Maniac
Musicians:
Skafish: Piano, Telephone Call, Vocal
Ken Bronowski: Guitar, Bugle, Vocal
Javier Cruz: Synthesizer, Mellotron, Clavinet, Organ, Vocal
Barbie Goodrich: Adapted Slide Guitar, Slide Whistle,
Vocal, Spoken Female Parts
Larry Mazalan: Bass Guitar, Vibraslap, Vocal
Larry Mysliwiec: Drum Set, Synthetic Drum, Maracas, Tambourine
Gayle Crowder: Vocal
© 2020 829 Records

[@kevinpolk1991]

I still have and play my Skafish singles I bought 1979/80. And find what you and the groups have done over the years to be interesting as well. I'm very glad the older material continues to be reissued and discovered.

[@Skafish]

I appreciate our long-term connection!!! Speaking of reissuing prior material, I am in the process of reissuing an expanded version of my 2nd LP, including the 9 tracks I.R.S. Records rejected for being too controversial! I can't wait for you to hear it all! Hope you are doing well!!

[@otineb5]

Way more creative than most of the videos that use lyrics on their videos. Keep swingin' Skafish.

[@Skafish]

@otineb5 I appreciate that! I wanted to do something that could really be special for the song and its message!

[@beyondslantskill]

Hello again, Jim ! Great video and song, thanks for autographing my copy of the IRS album at the Quarterback Club in East Chicago about 35 years ago. It was a wild & memorable night with my late pal Tiny !

[@Skafish]

Great hearing from you! Thanks for connecting with the song and the video - I appreciate it! Being able to autograph the album was something I loved to do for you!!! We all love and miss Tiny!

[@beyondslantskill]

@@Skafish Tiny was a force of nature, I miss him. Going into Chicago with him was always a fun time. I miss Hegwisch records. Those were the days. I'm still in the same house in Gary where I grew up.

[@mandykeez]

Thanks for uploading! You’re still one of my favorite artists all these years. Also as a keyboard player I really appreciate your unique piano/organ/synth parts. Keep sharing your music!! ❤️

[@Skafish]

@Mandy Keez Thanks for our long term connection and I am grateful for your words! I also celebrate your musicianship all the way - I will keep putting it all out there for you. There is much more to come!

[@HARRYRUSHAKOFFBONGOLOID]

Simply awesome Jim. Of course you are always ahead of the game. It is so nice to see a video that has to do with the content and highlights the words so you are aware of the content... rather than some perfunctory band trying their best to sell their pheromones. LUVSKAFISH4EVAH

[@Skafish]

@Harry Rushakoff From back in the early Chicago punk scene days to today, I am grateful all we've shared! Your drumming with Concrete Blonde was amazing. Thanks for acknowledging the value of the words, the message and the intention of this song! It is appreciated!

[@rhyoliteaquacade]

I had no idea this was a SKAFISH song. Excellent!

[@Skafish]

Really glad you connect with it! Thanks much!

[@patrickbuzzo1970]

In one of my channel's videos you can hear this song ( the footage is " Killer and his mirror") ,and,i don't know why, one viewer told me to cancel/ remove the video because the music that i've choose was for sinners or something like that, i think that some people must be crazy to write comments like the one i received! I don't see anything wrong with " no liberation in here" ,i like it ! Of course i've rejected the negative comment,and disconnected any contact with this person .All the best to you, Jim !