OGWT Gary Numan My Name is Ruin & Are Friends Electric? Live 23rd February 2018

The Old Grey Whistle Test
For One Night Only
Hosted by Bob Harris, this live studio show features music, special guests and rare archive footage to mark the 30 years since the legendary series was last broadcast.
Featuring this standout performance from Gary Numan and his daughter Persia.

[@audio_guy]

Who's watching this in 2024, still brilliant !!

[@lachietod3918]

Me

[@lorrainebennett7528]

Me! Love him😊

[@danielb4848]

I hear ya!

[@anuvabastidanakist2437]

@audio_guy I am and ping to hid gigs

[@bryanmarshall9216]

Always listening (and watching). It's something in the blood. Enjoyment for all who agrees. Numans classics and new tracks are mostly all brilliant.

[@blahblahmehable]

The pride in his face when he looks at his kid.

[@tomodonnell878]

Jen farmer what...the... FUUUUUUUCK?!!!!!

[@davidwolstenholme4676]

his daughter kids are baby goats

[@alanjones5786]

There is nothing more priceless than the look of love for a child on a parent's face. Peace.

[@Wolfsheim23]

What child? That girl? That’s great! She’s great!

[@optimumevolution]

Indeed!!

[@lorispain1]

The coolest Dad an Daughter on the planet!!

[@stormbringa]

Saw Gary N. a few weeks ago in NY. So endearing to see an encouraging dad. Such a legend! Musician and father...

[@lisa.user-xm7kz2tb6x]

I thought same🤍

[@MT-ek9te]

Every Teenager is jealous of Persia, she's blessed to have one of the coolest 😎 geniuses of a parent in the planet

[@ziraprod6090]

no.

[@antjecolletzeller5420]

Mal nicht so übertreiben, bitte🤭 Die meisten Teenager kennen Gary Numan und seine Tochter(Töchter) gar nicht🙂

[@chrisstone-streetlightinte5629]

I just listened to this album earlier today, not knowing that Gary Numan still was doing music...Loved it, to put it simply. Some of the best Industrial Rock music I've heard in a long long time.

[@Davo-007]

Glad to see after all these years there's still loads of Numanoids about 🙂

[@felixthecat3n2]

I'm here since 1978!

[@williamvswilliamproduction8409]

Gary looks so proud of his daughter. That's lovely they can share the stage and work together.

[@richardp9539]

As he should be. An angelic voice. A kiss for the angels

[@therailroader]

One of only a few musicians who stills create relevant, cutting edge music 35+ years later. Numan's newer music (since 1995) is as good as his early career in the late 70s / early 80s.

[@PatRiot1967]

And getting even better..! ;)

[@marcgj123]

'My Name Is Ruin' only proves your point for me. See you at the 1000th show tomorrow night?

[@jasonstation]

They don’t make songs like this anymore. Love it.

[@MrLgtm]

Every single version of Are Friends Electric is absolutely perfect!

[@user-eg7bg9dz4j]

And the world is still not ready for Gary Numan !!! / 45 years / Thank you Gary

[@dennisoliver3438]

I love that,, another Numan Human.. the world needs more music like Garys. still amazing,,

[@The_Digital_Arts_World]

Absolutely beautiful. Gary and Persia are both just awesome in this performance of “My Name is Ruin”. Gary’s music is simply timeless!

[@victoriawilde8037]

Love Gary Numan's voice! And how talented is Persia?! 😍

[@vixstar46]

How amazing to sing with your dad who is THE Gary Numan. Lots of kids wouldn't! Reminds me of Moon Zappa who sang with her dad on 'Valley Girls'!

[@davebass9990]

This was amazing. Ruin has a Nine Inch Nails/Old School Gary Numan vibe to it. Killer.

[@tangogrrl]

dave bass Trent is a huge fan. Check out their performance together of Cars a few years back

[@oritwolf77]

dave bass it's great

[@teufel75]

Reznor and Numan are actually friends. Trent has credited Numan with being a major music influence on him growing up and has done a few Numan covers. In an interview for Amoeba Music “What’s in My Bag?”, Numan credited Reznor with inspiring him (Numan’s wife introduced him to Pretty Haye Machine and he was hooked) and called Nine Inch Nails “probably the best band ever”. When Numan and his family immigrated to the US, Reznor even wrote him a testimonial letter for immigration authorities.

[@MoxieMike66]

And yet he's from my time period as I had his Pleasure Principle album back in the early 80's. But, you know, we're "square" and stupid. Huh, go figure.....

[@pauldevois8009]

Who els thinks that are friends electric could be re realised today and hot the top 10 if mot higher with the shit put there now

[@architect119]

Amazing! Not least because Gary wrote this before I guess that entire band was born

[@mattmasonsinger1966]

The guy gets better and better. What he's creating now is powerful stuff, he's a brilliant performer now, and the old songs are even better performed by the more seasoned Numan. Live he is incredible.

[@chrisparker7343]

Are friends is still one of the most original electronic songs ever.

[@andrewlaw]

Chris Parker Along with Down In The Park

[@edoardosella4188]

i discovered gary numan around september 2017. It's april 2018 now, and i listened to Are friends electric at least once a day, everyday since then. I literally can't get tired of that song. It just speaks to my soul somehow

[@andrewlaw]

Edoardo Sella Wow, I can't imagine you just discovering Numan last year! I hope you've bought his early discography? Telekon is my favourite album, it's also incidentally Trent Reznors. 👍

[@thomasgross6144]

I always loved engineers.

[@manolichristakis7616]

Legend, ahead of his time!

[@Lamster66]

Bob and Gary on TOGWT It doesn't get much better

[@stevepolk1039]

A genius, I had the 45 of Cars. so many bands need to thank him for his groundbreaking music. Took my son to see him tour this album.

[@katandglen1]

45? How to tell us you are old without telling us😊

[@falcor373]

A fan from the beginning back in the eighties, still a fan today. Gary still creative. Love it.

[@flatleythebardflatleytheba5597]

Mr. N. is still so cool, even after all these years. Long may he continue!

[@curly437]

Omg, the host. Saw a few videos from the early 70s with him. Pleasantly surprised to see him still in the game. Love that calm voice.

[@hawk194]

The man is a genius. Love his work.

[@darkstarburn1138]

Still got it. Love this. Big influence on my music. Thanks Gary. You are the original.

[@marcyp6848]

Brilliant performance of both songs ❤ His daughter has got a beautiful voice ❤

[@paddycampbell576]

When I was 13 A.F.E. was one of the best songs I'd ever heard!

[@shocklobster]

As a dad of a 6 and a 13 year old I'm just so delighted by everything going on here. Every time he glances over at his daughter and you can see the pride and enjoyment Gary's having despite the somber tone of the song, it's so good.

[@AlexHirschMusic]

Ripping style Holmes!

[@spasmspector]

What's amazing is that Gary first appeared on shows like this and Top Of The Pops and helped him rocket to stardom, and now here he is again in all his glory alongside the next generation. I really hope Persia decides to pursue music further, but even if she doesn't, I'm sure whatever she decides to do, her dad will be proud of her. Gary is such a fantastic dad and husband to his family. Their closeness really touches the heart.

[@jamesbrousseau2736]

He should seriously consider redoing some of his songs with her on backing vocals Her voice meshes so well with the synthesizer lines and she adds a certain soft feminine touch that would contrasts nicely with the somewhat robotic hard Industrial Groove he has Yeah, totally should do that

[@doyleperkins7663]

James Brousseau Quite a good idea...perhaps you could email his web site with this suggestion...I used to be a publicist in Boston (I now reside in Hollywood), and you would be remarkably surprised to learn just how uncomplicated it would be to contact Numan's agent. A very good marketing idea, indeed!

[@jamesbrousseau2736]

Doyle Perkins I've talked to a few other people who say that yes mr. Newman is quite accessible So I may just do that

[@doyleperkins7663]

James Brousseau Go for it!

[@chrisnemo6997]

I was also proud of this doughter

[@quasarsphere]

I think he should write a new song with Persia singing lead.

[@thekittylady7]

Lovely man and lovely daughter. And music that is as relevent as it was in 1982!

[@jamesfroberg3590]

I have to admit I only knew of Gary thru his song cars. Now that I have actually listened to his song catalog, I realize my life has amounted to nothing more than an artistically bankrupt waste of time. This is beyond words it is so good.

[@neilwatson7458]

Just. For one second. Imagine Gary Numan's yer Da and you're 13 or so.. get to perform with him. Just WOW.. life rocks

[@Jake-mv7yo]

I like the contrast between the song lyrics and what is a wholesome family moment performing together.

[@nickalkire1187]

He and Persia are awesome!!! They should do a remake of “Cars!!!”

[@mjphoto45]

Hard to top a classic

[@KateyMoseley]

Around 2:13, Gary looks over at Persia and you can see how proud he is of Persia!

[@romanmarecek9638]

I was 13 at the time... I love this song - also "Cars"! Still amazing! "The pleasure principle" is brilliant album with a unique voice and synthesizer sound! BTW - his daughter is simply fantastic...

[@doyleperkins7663]

OMG! Numan still has it-a real shining star! And his daughter, Persia-what a promising young singer...

[@vulcan2691]

Saw him last night live, and was blown away by this track. Have been playing it all day since

[@xFatBoyDavex]

I remember watching this a thinking “bloody hell,I want more of this”

[@jparrful]

Liquid Gold.....as an artist he's simply never failed to deliver! My Name Is Ruin is simply mind blowing plus Are Friends Electric has to be one of the best tracks ever!

[@TheVampyrical]

wow, he got better with age, and his daughter awesome toos.

[@AndrewBoundy]

One of the most important artists in modern music history - hands-down. Been a fan since '80 when I found out what my ears were for.

[@tangogrrl]

Gary is relevant and fresh as the day he first walked on stage. More so! His daughter is amazing too. Band is tight together. This album is solid. Love playing bass to it.

[@andrewfelcey5675]

Saw him in Hull this Tuesday one of the best live acts I've ever seen amazing showman !!!!

[@Charlotte_Parfois]

The man is an absolute genius... Do not to die before listening to My name is ruin live... 🙌🏻

[@felixthecat3n2]

An unbelievably powerful song, so beautiful Gary!

[@michaelbuecken7434]

omg so great

[@howardmckenna]

I saw Persia's 'about me' vid by accident just now. Immediately came here to check this out. GREAT. Loved it. Numans are rockin'

[@howardatkins8558]

The Savage tour is well worth catching. His daughter Persia is great in this.

[@Bear2man858]

It’s got to be special to share this with your kid/family.

[@barryjefferies3201]

Can't Believe he Still ,, Has iT ,, ..!!!!😮😊❤❤❤🎉

[@geographyinaction7814]

I remember listening to GN through a ghetto-blaster in about 79/80, been hooked ever since. Love that he is enjoying a resurgence!

[@nigelgoodwin5094]

My fave album by Numan! And I love em all! Well done P.

[@hughiedavies6069]

What a great name, persia , Gary Numan has always been original 👏

[@richardp9539]

The best thing to see. God bless them

[@jlsutton4819]

Watched this last night fab Numan still has it.

[@pauldiver3992]

he is once of the best of all time when it comes too music happy days Gary I wish u well

[@sideswipe1261]

Perfect! That girl is wise beyond her years, you can just tell. I love seeing great parenting!

[@chrishill7455]

Fn awsome resicilians love this man!!!

[@GizmoWorcs]

One word AWESOME!!

[@pigeonpete4193]

one word SHIT

[@RupertDBayer]

Pigeon Pate. Yeah.

[@barkinstarfish]

Two words "backing track"

[@davebass9990]

Yeah there is a track they are playing on top of,but the dummer's definitely playing over the top of it,and his daughter's doing vocals live over the other vocals,and I hear guitar in this,but bass guitar not so much on Ruin.

[@blissturpin]

Can't believe how much I love this!

[@raydavies7892]

I was there when Numan came out of nowhere and Cars hit the number one spot in the UK. Gary was considered nothing more than a Bowie clone ripoff merchant back then and the music press laid into him mercilessly. He's been doing his thing for years and is a true proper artist.

[@mjphoto45]

This needs to be in a movie.

[@duncanhawksbee5487]

Saw Gary and his great band in Denver last year. Fantastic gig! As others have said, he still has it and he is still making new and relevant music.

[@pascallemaire5997]

Garry was just fantastique 🤘💜 belgium

[@DavidW8061]

Was 17, 18, when Gary did his first hit" Are Friends Electric" ? Was there! Love this with his Daughter singing the Backing vocals! Feeling so old? Lol. Brilliant or what?.x.

[@oscarlopez3062]

Brillante y épica.

[@jerrywallop5647]

Ageless……timeless….friggin brilliant…….😍

[@patthewoodboy]

Ruin is a great tune .. played this version too many times :-)

[@normgustafson4525]

Great performances!

[@tomattime]

A musical highlight of 2018, this performance is mesmerising

[@timelordmagnums357]

I think this song is sic as hell

[@davidhines68]

Friends definitely has more of a groove here than it did in the 70s.

[@maryraharaha6472]

omg they are brilliant together

[@markhedges1194]

Wow Gary, you and Persia have rocked it out of the park again! Great set mate!! Keep on Rockin!!!

[@Thelonerangersmate]

Awesome absolutely awesome

[@williampile8174]

Made me a cry beautiful!

[@teamsync6765]

This. Is. BRILLIANT!

[@lindalee5871]

Excellent ......great stuff...Persia is beautiful...he must be so proud of her.

[@j.a.verbeek3084]

I love it

[@suebullock2182]

Ive loved Gary Numan from day 1. Ive seen him performing 6 times and what a performer! Such energy. He was my poster idol on my bedroom walls. Im now 62 and his music is mesmorizing and still keeps evolving i will always love him ❤

[@bretpark4485]

Wow... Hasn't lost a beat. Really good stuff from the incomparable Gary Numan.

[@ShorrockPeter]

Nice one Gary great show❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ViceSquad]

EXCELLENT 💥🖤💥

[@fungoorstitch]

Hi, I'm crazy-cute, adorable Persia. Just singing beside my rock god dad in one of the coolest, most talented bands ever to exist. Lol. That is just the coolest thing ever. She adds an entirely new dynamic to the official "My Name Is Ruin" video too. Truly unforgettable.

[@gr8blu]

wow i came to the right place! these are my people!

[@chrisnemo6997]

Grossartig eine Brücke zwischen Generationen !Der Mann (und seine Tochter) Respekt !! Und natürlich an die Mutter für Persia

[@sunuman4454]

Easily now my fav track. Was you are in my vision; but now ruin. Fabulous. Persia is fantastic. X.

[@artinheaven4572]

Nearly two years ago I read his autobiography '(R)evolution' and the journey to having his girls was long and so tragic for both himself and his wife. Buy the book or get it from your library, and read the story of a true revolutionary.

[@MajPickles]

He was so proud of her!

[@jamesfroberg3590]

Pure Genius!

[@AngelicusImmortus]

Will love Gary Numan forever!

[@KitKatCappuchino]

Go watch him live if you get the chance. Amazing!!

[@anetteperry4042]

Brilliant absolutely brilliant

[@michelforbes3958]

The Numan Factor...renew yourself trough innovation and revistation !

[@EatYourTv-999]

LEGEND!!!!