Oingo Boingo Live At The Ritz 1985, NOT 1987 (Reupload) [Best Quality]

[@notmyslave]

00:00 - Dead man’s party 6:13 - Who do you want to be 9:31 - Just another day 14:35 - Grey Matter 20:00 - Stay 23:26 - Weird Science 28:10 - Goodbye Goodbye

[@sombody4009]

Thank you, I'll put it in the description and pin this.

[@rodrigomendes2497]

NN hj um

[@bebeysmael1.]

NICE I want to marry the lead singer 👨‍🎤 🎤 🎶

[@p-mack4017]

@@sombody4009 , 💋

[@carmensandiego7749]

@@bebeysmael1. He's married to Bridget Fonda.

[@DelDuio]

This is like impossibly tight, holy shit

[@lyndonanderson2900]

One of the best live bands ever

[@hollisspear6278]

Holy ship. When the first song started I thought, aw no, they are lip syncing to a backing track. Then I saw the horn and string section, holy hell. They're actually doing that complex arrangement live, all the layers and fills. Even the drum machine part is played a live drummer. And tight AF.

[@bobfrost4134]

And Danny throwing in every vocal quirk in Weird Science. Dude was amazing, and the band was tight as f**k.

[@dennisjashenskijr1546]

What you are watching my friend, are 8 members of the original members of the Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo out of LA led by Danny's brother Richard. Richard leaves, Danny is now lead singer and songwriter and he and the 7 members with him on stage become what is known as a ska-new wave Rock N' Roll BAND, Oingo Boingo! Band is the key word here. These are REAL Artist not performers! Danny writes, produces, and performs HIS songs!!! It doesn't take nineteen writers and 6 producers. like what we have today! This is REAL music at it's best!

[@pimenteldavid84]

@@dennisjashenskijr1546 Indeed. Not many people alive today understand what Oingo Boingo actually was: a rock band made from the zombified corpse of a theatre troop. All of these people are exceptionally skilled in multiple ways. They could move, they could play, they could sing; they had flare, they had style, they had synchronicity. This was like bringing an army to an anthill: rock music had no idea what hit it.

[@killbill5486]

Back when stars were truly talented and not manufactured celebrities.

[@thomasobrien1213]

I've seen them 4 times EPIC everytime

[@NickLight28]

I am happy and proud to say i was a stage hand at the Ritz and worked that show. It was an amazing night of great music

[@3ARLGR4Y]

I will steal your memories

[@ЛизаРыбина-ф5б]

Jealous af. Especially because I live in another country in different time(

[@taylorswift1989swifty]

You lucky SOB! Must have been amazing

[@vince953]

Danny Elfman is a complete genius. I love it.

[@DayanaRockStar122]

I love Danny Elfman too.

[@technounionrepresentative4274]

This must have been really fun to see live

[@ja3482]

Unless you're Matt Groening 😁

[@speshojk1]

That guy on bass is legendary.

[@speshojk1]

I mean just look at him go to town on that Glochenspiel.

[@Artemis224]

John Avila - he is amazing.

[@101Volts]

@@speshojk1 I bought a Xylophone, and all of a sudden I'm seeing "Glochenspiel" in numerous places. Nice.

[@wowitsdom]

he's my favorite member!

[@EarmonkeyMusic]

He’s a damn nice guy too. Good friend of my family

[@KosmicHRTRacingTeam]

Danny is so on point. Their songs would seem pretty hard to do, live, no lip sync, no auto tune, etc. very well done.

[@jaysonb.6669]

without 1980's cocaine i'd say impossible 😂

[@jacobbouser4190]

What an absolutely phenomenal show. Unbelievable!

[@craigjohnson4302]

Most people don't realize how complex these songs are, and they played them with perfection. One of the tightest bands of the era and ever!

[@clcphoto]

I realize it

[@sooeycune895]

Pretty sure people realize it, hence why they have fans

[@craigjohnson4302]

I think people in the know realize it, but the general music fans, not so much. When bands get this good they make complex music sound easy. Yes, the underlying complexity has its attraction, but most don't realize that's part of what' pulling them in. In the end it's easy level and smile giving melodies they latch onto.

[@sooeycune895]

@@craigjohnson4302 why does it matter? Arbitrary opinion is what sells best, who cares if people do or don’t understand the complexity. If you enjoy the music you enjoy it, doesn’t matter how well you do or don’t understand it. Most people that listen to music don’t know anything about it. Just like how most people who watch movies, look at paintings, architecture, etc. don’t know anything about it. The beauty of anything that is intrinsically art related is that you don’t have to understand it to enjoy it. So if you understand the complexity of it… cool. It’s not bad that people don’t

[@craigjohnson4302]

@@sooeycune895 Thank you! You just made my point while contradicting your original reply. My original comment was mostly giving accolades to Oingo Boingo's musical mastery! Geez...

[@toloco666]

The bassist is awesome

[@russburton725]

Met him at a radio station prior to a show, he was the nicest guy! They all were!

[@evergalonga5617]

He’s a beast! Incredible bass lines, background vocals, performance

[@randygrape5238]

Yeah the bassist is awesome!

[@Jacksmusicshack]

Fantastic!!

[@cheapmusicgear]

Bro is SO in the cut with every part he’s playing. He’s also managing to sing all of his parts at the same time. People don’t realize how difficult that can be with bass parts like what he played.

[@johnelstad]

I saw them at the Long Beach Arena for a New Year's Eve concert in 1985. At some point after midnight Danny Elfman said, "As long as you can keep taking it, we can keep dishing it out," and he wasn't kidding. They played for over 3 1/2 hours. Such great energy and musicianship. Definitely one of the greatest concerts I've been to.

[@paulMETLHED]

Envious of this, but I was born in 1985.

[@Andrew_M_Ward]

Yup, by 1985 they were on their 4th album, so yeah, they had hours of music - no doubt

[@girldesire]

@@paulMETLHED envious of this but i was born in 2005 ,, lol

[@cuppyandmoofs]

They did the same at the San Diego Sports Arena during one of their other new year's shows!

[@0neDoomedSpaceMarine]

I've been listening to this album and this live show countless times the past month, I regret having slept on Oingo Boingo.

[@scrubdaddy3000]

that performance of grey matter is one of the best live performances in modern music history idc fight me

[@cherrypepsi2815]

Idk but the drum mix was way off tbh, obviously a result of it being a concert performance, but it makes it sound strange

[@DeadMansMixtape]

I can’t believe how long I’ve been regularly listening to this concert, must be two years. It’s like a drug

[@aubrey756]

It is the best for solo dance parties. (Probably with other people but I wouldn't know from experience haha).

[@johnlucier5654]

@@aubrey756 reminds me of my friends comment at the beginning of the pandemic: "Social distancing? I've been doing that all my life."

[@CombatPandaMMA]

seriously

[@earldixon2749]

I put it on twice a week at work for a year now.

[@huami2993]

me from now on

[@michaelconrad7006]

It amazes me to this day that after following this band in the 80's that the lead singer became one of the greatest modern day composers for for tv and film scores. Love yous guys!

[@Ihad9eyes]

I think it's not so amazing. Boingo tunes are cinematic And Danny Elfman was the band leader When He scored Tim Burton Batman It was a natural ✌️

[@daisybluegroff]

The xylophone mastery gives it away…

[@9176michael]

Amazing. One of the few recorded live performances I prefer over the studio version. Outstanding

[@michelalano]

Rare footage of Jack Skellington before he died. Incredible.

[@Gabe7Gal]

Probably the single greatest live performance in the history of the New Wave genre. Oingo Boingo is surely one of the most underrated bands of all time.

[@hmnauthor]

Genius

[@FOREVERGREEN_MUSIC]

I mean he made the simpsons theme song, Batman theme song, and just performed at Coachella. Dude only escalated to god level..

[@BrandByAngel]

I just saw him last night. Bless this man!

[@CARLOSRUIZ-pe3mo]

bruh there was a lot of good bands in the 80s today they are gods

[@goldenmolelover]

@@FOREVERGREEN_MUSIC oingo boingo was like danny charging up his battery before progressing to musical godhood

[@muscl5360]

Studio quality sound on stage, listened with headphones 😁 loved it. ❤❤

[@las10plagas]

danny somehow always reminds me of jello biafra Oo also I love how from 25:28 someone reaches out for danny and it looks like he won't get a high five but then 25:37 😀

[@JacksonGuardini]

Just saw it as you pointed! Hilarious!😂

[@marisol3827]

I love how they can go from a humorous horror song to a beautiful, heart wrenching love song. True artists expressing a full range of human experience.

[@opoct0bah]

I’m so SO SO GUTTED gratitude was lost words cannot say how much I love that song really brings the autism out

[@calciummother]

So incredibly real of you. Gratitude is one of my favorites

[@danas5846]

YOU GUYS ARE JUST LIKE ME

[@unicorncurry317]

help i cant stop thinking about this comment and its been days

[@HildegardVonBringIt]

I feel so seen by this comment 😂

[@JustMe-uu3bh]

Love, love, love Danny, wish he could still do this, miss him and his wild let-loose energy and this kind of music...........so instead I come here and listen, I make the screen as big as I can and turn it up all the way........so much fun! God bless us all, and Merry Christmas!

[@coreyphillips6153]

Legitimately one of the best performances I've ever seen. These dudes were absolutely incredible.

[@raceface48]

Danny Elfman is arguably one of the greatest front men in rock history. Such great energy. I saw them live in 1984 with Wang Chung.

[@misterx8592]

Everybody wang chung tonight…

[@BirdTalk13]

WOW! I what an amazing experience!!

[@lightblueeyedgirl1442]

Unmatched talent. He has his hand in everything.

[@BruceWalther-s2l]

I'm a very late to the party Oingo Boingo fan who had a difficult time believing Wang Chung was good back in the 80's too. I like the soundtrack to the movie To Live and Die in LA but never gave Wang Chung much of a serious listen. So, I ask, is Wang Chung good live like Oingo Boingo?

[@raceface48]

@@BruceWalther-s2l nope, not so much 😉

[@christianbritton1362]

Literally mad scientists of music! I was blessed to meet and hang with them backstage Halloween of 1989 🙏🏼

[@lisasmith7066]

I fell in love with them when I moved to LA at 16 🥰 Saw them at age 17💥😍😘. Living in Santa Monica listening to the Oingo Boingo, the Talking Heads, Warren Zevon, the B52s…Amazing times!💥🥰

[@energyasylum997]

Killer lineup!! 🤘🏽

[@eiros59]

Damn…

[@riggzi]

❤🥳🎉💯%🔥❤

[@lisac.2616]

Most definitely one of the best live performances. Danny's voice on Just Another Day is freaking awesome. All the songs rock and these guys are a truly gifted musicians. 80's music rules hands down.❤🎤🎶

[@sheylamercedes2196]

Wow, Danny is so amazing, I love him!

[@tripbreaker]

I was THERE! The old Ritz ruled.

[@i-a-g-r-e-e-----f-----jo--b]

I used to go to the Ritz in NYC earlier then this (1980'SH). In 1985 I was on a Navy ship in the Pacific, listening to Oingo Boingo on tape lol

[@elitecabela5329]

Absolutely obsessed w the keytar guy's energy

[@PabloGarcia-sf7bn]

That was the best. Those guys played like their ass was on fire! What a night for the crowd. Some people were visibly stunned, and I think that's awesome. Today's pop acts can't hold a candle to that display of talent, prowess and purpose. Cheers to you all gentlemen. I only wish I was there that night!

[@Ashley-by2ci]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Nearly had a heart attack when that punk rock channel (or whatever) was terminated, and we lost the highest quality copy of this concert -- just when I was about to download it for my personal collection/posterity! This is why it's important to save obscure content before it's gone... I've learned my lesson.

[@sombody4009]

you're very welcome!

[@Zeta9966]

That synth bassline in Dead Man's Party is a beast. Watching the dude play it on the keytar is wild. Super complex stuff.

[@thomasobrien1213]

Danny's nickname is eyes Elfman. I'm 64 now and i can't get enough of this. I'm STOKED

[@jeffdawson2786]

The expression of their wide range of musical influences from Ellington and Stravinsky to African music of many kinds is astonishing. But maybe the most captivating aspect of this band is Danny’s vocals & stage presence.

[@dorianedwards8522]

This was one of the finest groups of players to come together in the Bay Area during the whole 77-90 era. They could play, baby, I mean really play. I saw them live twice, once at a New Years party, and they were smoking hot. Every song was perfect. If the public had truly understood Elfman's genius, we might have gotten a few more years out of this band. Unfortunately the public simply didn't get him...... at least Tim Burton did.

[@Zeta9966]

Nah, Danny didn't want to be "gotten". He's the reason they stopped.

[@crystinamarie1]

Damn, I bet! They look fantastic performing here. I'm jealous you got to see them.

[@JustMe-uu3bh]

unfortunately he did change. he is still amazing and he just became more miraculously more of a genius but Oingo Boingo still lives in my💕❣💚❤ @@Zeta9966

[@steveg8627]

danny is a musical genius....a savant! played at my high school in the early 80's

[@VladislavKobzarev]

The bassist is such a nice guy!

[@kmannyt1539]

Have you met him??

[@jameslatta6813]

There was no band like them. Totally unique. Their energy during live performances was really something to witness. We had so much love for them here in Los Angeles back in the day.

[@crazziemonkke]

i wish i could have been there

[@justing42]

saw them a bunch of times 84-87....one of the tightest, best live acts ever.

[@blurboards1]

Saw them in Pasadena as kid. First concert I ever went to, and hands down the best.

[@tomslick986]

Used to go to the Halloween concerts at Irvine Meadows and then the summer concerts at Universal Amphitheater. These guys were so good live, every other band’s concerts seem to be a letdown in comparison.

[@FearlessInTokyo]

I had no idea that Eugene Levy was such an amazing bass player!

[@lightblueeyedgirl1442]

Lol!

[@lashedbutnotleashed1984]

Or that he was so short.

[@CrimCrim]

I absolutely love the energy they all have, really shows they had a blast doing this. Of course Danny’s performance speaks for itself, but I can’t get over how enthusiastic the other members are, especially John and Mike

[@thetwinkslayer]

i believe i read in an interview with john that he said he naturally has a lot of energy, and that combined with lots of adrenaline is why he always seems so pumped up in their shows

[@toring61_52]

I watched an interview w/Danny, from what he was saying that he hated doing all the crazy stuff he did all the novies and going on the Gong Show. But all that got him where he is today. Always loved their music amazing musicianship. Thanks Oingo Boingo and making my teen years a pleasure to be alive..

[@johann-wp7lj]

@@toring61_52 What interview was it?

[@highbrow2373]

And Sluggo never smiles

[@mikicoal]

@@toring61_52 Can well imagine. It's obviously a persona of a generally shyish person.

[@myopinioncountsmost2419]

Wow! Best live performance ever? It's so good you might guess this is a great dub job. Excellent; they deserve more credit.

[@vandalorianvandalorian4769]

Steve Bartek on guitar is so underrated. One of the great guitarists of that era. His tone and attack are second to none!

[@JustMe-uu3bh]

secret guilty pleasure, I make the screen as big as I can, turn it up full blast and watch his start this song, amazing and then Danny takes off.........amazing, so happy we still have this to come back to. memories are made of this.....thank you.

[@goldenmolelover]

i love how excited everyone is to be playing

[@raymccranie7872]

Ive been jaming W / Oingo Boing since the beginning. I would love to see them live! Or Dead!!!! Preferably at a party. These guys are really good. We love Danny Elfman and his many works in TV and Movies. Thanks Man.

[@raymccranie7872]

MAN!!! Danny Elfman is Scary but the music is really good!!!! Ive been An Oingo fan for many years. I play their songs contiuaslly all day on Halloween!!😮😢🎉

[@pimenteldavid84]

3:43 when you turn a theatre troupe into a rock band, and it's absolutely awesome.

[@mwales2112]

The talent of Danny Elfman on stage and behind the scene movie scores is outstanding... Thanks for all the great music...

[@theotherrobzombie]

These guys were the shit back in the 80’s. I wish I could’ve seen them live. I think Danny Elfman is a genius!

[@hmnauthor]

Agree. Complete genius.

[@CenTexPhoto]

Saw them live at Universal Amphitheater and Irvine Meadows. Probably the best live performers there is. Their live music is really close to their recorded music, that's how good they were. Their Halloween concerts were just an awesome experience! I so wish Danny would agree to do a reunion tour but that's not going to happen unfortunately.

[@steve41557]

Saw them at UCSB in 1980 in the Thunderdome. I was impressed how tight the group was, despite so many members. (They opened for The Police)

[@darrellhiatt1719]

Hit the Halloween shows three years in a row. Awesome time n Party!

[@shannonigans222]

I saw something on TV about bridget fonda last night and found this, I couldn't sleep all night, this concert kept running through my head! It's A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. I was only 10 so they were a bit before my time, but I wish I had been at this concert

[@AdamBorseti]

I can't believe this is live. This is so close to the record it's incredible! Fuckin TIGHT band!

[@snarlyharley6032]

I was at this one somewhere down front. First of many shows that I went to at the Ritz. I still have the ticket stub from this one. December 20, 1985. Friday.

[@PPPolarPOP]

Hands down the best performance of Just Another Day. I am so obsessed!

[@JoeLikesRocks]

100%... and seeing/ hearing Danny emote while singing, "please leave my heart," at the end brought me to tears. I've never felt that way while listening to the song countless times, but actually seeing him belt out those lyrics really transported me to whatever pain he was reliving.

[@PPPolarPOP]

@@JoeLikesRocks I agree. It is SO intense seeing him sing that line versus hearing it. That lyric just isn't as poignant on the record, it hits different.

[@chadstephens88]

Never heard Danny Elfman’s band - this was so good! I was mesmerized.

[@Bowiepainter]

That whole “without your head” bit during Grey Matter. 🔥 🔥 🔥 🥵

[@tc699]

This tour was the first concert of any kind I ever attended. It went for over 200 minutes in Seattle -- they just wouldn't stop. It was insane, over the top energy. Amazing live band. Thanks for posting!

[@steve41557]

Saw them at UCSB in 1980 in the Thunderdome. I was impressed how tight the group was, despite so many members. (They opened for The Police (with Sting))

[@fractuss]

Lucky.

[@crystinamarie1]

I'm jealous!

[@jaysonb.6669]

Might as well retire from concerts after this, it's only downhill from here lol

[@publicd]

2023 and enjoying one of my favorite bands! THANK YOU OINGO BOINGO!

[@energyasylum997]

Johnny "Vatos" used to through down on the drums!!!! r.i.p. 🙏

[@computerfighter2000]

wait hes dead

[@Inventatelo]

​@@computerfighter2000 he's alive

[@computerfighter2000]

yeah I know now this comment is from a while ago but thanks anyways 💀

[@Inventatelo]

@@computerfighter2000 sorry, didn't see the date

[@computerfighter2000]

it’s okay!

[@johnunderwood3132]

I hope people realize how friggin amazing Boingo was. This is my youth. Love it

[@frickfracked]

The freaking best!!!

[@PapaCowboySr]

I do. Saw them twice in L.A. California Around the same year maybe 1984 or 83

[@SamDeeksRelovedGuitars]

I do now. Didn't before watching this! I lived in ignorance.

[@michaelburk9171]

I was 14 in San Diego CA when Only a Lad came out in 1981. Oingo Boingo was huge.

[@crystinamarie1]

I was like a year old when they did this but now that I discovered them I am in love.

[@82avidfan]

Oingo Boingo is funny to me. Funny in the way you would have found out that John Williams or Jerry Goldsmith had badass bands before doing symphonies.

[@sombody4009]

exactly haha

[@akawojo]

did they though?

[@ryanquesenberry44]

@@akawojo Look for recordings of The John Williams Trio -- he had a jazz group.

[@Martinez-mr3uy]

John Williams was a professional bebop jazz pianist in the 50s

[@roisin7102]

thank u so much i was so afraid it was gone forever 😭😭♥️

[@sombody4009]

you're welcome!

[@ann-christinheun6841]

Me too !!!

[@mikecheaure9646]

Danny and the entire band are INCREDIBLE! I had so many chances to see Boingo in the 80's in L.A. but blew it. They played Halloween every year in Pasadena and never went -- and they opened for the Police in '82? and we were in the parking lot still partying #KickingMyself

[@invisibleink2644]

My brother attended all of those Halloween shows. They were the best performances of any band he saw before or since.

[@donsurlylyte]

same here mike.

[@crystinamarie1]

Dang. How epic that would've been.

[@hondaz50m39]

I only discovered Oingo Boingo recently after finding out Kurt Cobain liked them too and if they were good enough for him they're definitley good enough for me!

[@danilot.r6082]

Estou impressionado com a energia desses caras! Melhor performance ao vivo! Que banda do caralho! Bons tempos que não voltam mais!

[@crystinamarie1]

This is so awesome. Thanks for the upload. I wish I was old enough to know Oingo Boingo and to go to this concert. It looks radical and man, do they put on a show! To see early Danny Elfman performing like this, little did the world know what more he would give us later with his other works.

[@wildviolet3973]

Thank you for uploading! Great live performance) In my opinion Danny was one of the best american vocalists in the 80s. I love his voice very much.

[@rudeboyspodcast]

Hard agree. Danny is my number one vocal idol and I practice with his Boingo stuff all the time.

[@hmnauthor]

His and David G | Depeche Mode. Danny… genius

[@vandalorianvandalorian4769]

@@rudeboyspodcastme too. I’ve covered lots of Boingo/Elfman songs and my own original vocals are definitely inspired by this great artist!

[@crystinamarie1]

Me too. His voice is so great. So iconic.

[@GailHale-t4y]

I am sooooooooooooooooooo in love with Danny Elfman!

[@64kernel]

Holy cow.. Incredible live performance. Amazing band. Those were the days...

[@1daddyguy]

I can't count how many times I've seen these guys.....great music, and they were always was soo much fun......got so into their shows.....always made me feel like I was part of the show..............

[@mikepetershield3747]

Everyone who got to go to that show is so lucky. Very jealous, if only I could go back in time. Amazing performance.

[@TheSlandis]

Danny Elfman is a genius.

[@DayanaRockStar122]

He is a genius!

[@stephenelkington4971]

Hadn't heard of this band til today - my shame/ loss ! They are on another level !

[@shannonigans222]

I saw something on TV about bridget fonda last night and found this, I couldn't sleep all night, this concert kept running through my head! It's A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. I was only 10 so they were a bit before my time, but I wish I had been at this concert

[@yo-yo-man]

Thank you for doing god’s work.

[@sombody4009]

No problem :)

[@dariussamar3415]

What a trip to have this pop up on YT feed. I saw them in Tallahassee in 1989 at Milk Bar. At the time, I didn't know what I was witnessing, which was genius energy. It was like he was inviting whole audience to join him on a surreal trip. Thx for the post.

[@YourPoint1981]

Danny feels every instrument. It’s cool to watch.

[@csdarlington86]

Sound engineer did a great job

[@TheGrebnaws]

Little dude on the bass absolutely slays. He's killing it.

[@rmessenger23]

I saw this tour.. Paramount theater Seattle 3rd row.. amazing musical prowess

[@wowitsdom]

This is the only video of their lives I can find with good audio, thank you!!

[@poopysmithsbutt]

Dislike.

[@gorflunk]

This is peak Boingo. I just wish it were longer...

[@time8871]

It's crazy how good the sound quality is on this show, all the instruments and harmonies coming through with great clarity. Those 2 big drum hits John plays when Danny sings "Don't run away its only me" on Dead Man's Party, I can't believe the sound on that. I'm not sure if it's the way his kit is mic'ed or the acoustics of the venue or what. There are a lot of more recent live performances by heavier bands I've listened to where the drums sound weak in comparison to that.

[@time8871]

I figured it out, that drum sound is enhanced by a sound effect created by the keyboard player.

[@echo-trip-1]

It looks like he might be hitting the bass drum mallet on a microphone instead of a bass drum, too.

[@bobisadrummer]

His drums have triggers in them and the kick pedal is hitting an electric trigger that's all hooked up to samples.

[@jamescarter3196]

It sounds like they may have used the sound off the mixing board, instead of just the camera mics or something equally-basic which is usually responsible for the weaker sounds you've heard elsewhere.

[@lu_laredoescobar]

Truth

[@Nick-ox5lw]

ALAS, THE FANBASE HAS BEEN SAVED.

[@vandalorianvandalorian4769]

I discovered Oingo Boingo with “Little Girls” and the ‘Only A Lad’ album. I first saw them on their ‘Nothing To Fear’ tour. Then I saw them next ‘Dead Mans Party’ in the Santa Cruz arena. A couple more times after that. They remain my second favorite band after RUSH believe it or not!

[@riphopfer5816]

Killer mix! Whoever’s running their board is a fucking star! Why do I not know the name of their bassist? He’s a bloody legend.

[@lokispeicher8103]

John Avila? ..I believe he is vastly underappreciated

[@lokispeicher8103]

Mad xylophone skills

[@Zeta9966]

He's a fuckin savage bassist.

[@jaysonb.6669]

The Masterful John Avila. I've actually seen him comment on some of these videos too!

[@HoratioBunce503]

I went to many live performances of Oingo Boingo about a hundred years ago. Damaged my hearing in my geezerdom, but it was worth it!!! My sister dated Kerry Hatch, Boungo’s earlier bass player. Nice guy. Danny is more than gifted. Genius, IMHO

[@gurgisjones1120]

Great to have this. I wish we could also have a concert from the "Good For Your Soul" tour, with Hatch and Gibbs (the original bassist and keyboardist).

[@PapaCowboySr]

The first time I saw them in a small club they all popped out of these huge jack in the boxes. It was insane

[@adrianalopez5564]

I was going through a moment of musical boredom and boom! ... if this is not sublime I don't know what else it could be, I had a very great time, thanks!

[@garrethboland]

This bassist kicks so much ass hahaha

[@marilynscott-waters7786]

To the guy on the keyboards bringing it all, well done sir. You are fire.

[@matthewscheuer6739]

14:45 John Avila is so expressive!

[@radish6691]

These versions of the songs are better than the studio recordings, faster paced. Now the album versions seem so slow. 🥱

[@cryptkid4026]

Very upset I wasn’t alive in the 80s

[@bgray625]

I had no idea they were this good live. PLUS Eugene Levy on keytar

[@destonlee2838]

Seeing the mastery evident here, and the energy, it easy to see how mkotob came to dominate television and cable soundtracks.

[@theparalexview785]

I first saw Oingo Boingo in 1980, opening for XTC and The Police. Unfortunately it was so early in their career they'd released only an EP with no radio exposure other than a few college stations that played an early version of Only a Lad. They were onstage less than 30 minutes. I remember them as being charismatic and very tight, but - other than Only a Lad - without the memorable hooky songs that came soon afterward. I wish now I'd seen some of their later shows. And XTC and The Police were at the top of their games. Great concert, although very sedate. This was San Diego at a venue with a traditional auditorium setup, cops in the wings and lobby, and a pretty tame crowd. SD had a great local club scene, but the major shows were usually very professional but a bit lifeless.

[@vandalorianvandalorian4769]

I own one of those “Cat” ep’s! My first OB show was “Nothing To Fear”! How lucky for you to see them before that.

[@karls6234]

This is the best 'short' concert: clear visuals and audio. Excellent!

[@Yaspis]

Thanks for uploading the whole thing! I remember seeing this as a young'un and discovering a whole new variant of Stupid Sexy St Stephen problem with this live record, along with the fantastic live take... Danny Elfman was something else in his youth, woof.

[@lormarie1]

I had to come back to this. I watched this concert HEAVILY on KZbin back in 2016-2017 (different channel). just another day is still the best of the best ♥️ 13:24-14:28

[@jjsunshine4188]

Holy sugar they're good I had their album back in the 80s I should have seen them in LA too hope they tour sometime