Public Image Ltd - This is PiL

15 minute behind-the-scenes video from the recording of 'This is PiL'. The new studio album from John Lydon's Public Image Ltd released May 2012.
In the summer of 2011, armed with music, lyrics and cups of tea, Public Image Ltd recorded new material for the first time in 20 years, 'This is PiL' is what came of drinking those endless cups of tea...
This video is also available in higher quality with the iTunes download of This is PiL. Video directed, produced, and filmed by John Rambo Stevens and Walter Jaquiss. Wincraft Music Studios, Cotswolds, England Summer 2012.

[@QTeRra2023]

I may be the only person in the world but, I hope someday to give Jon a hug and say thanks. You made me feel right.

[@snuntlecopter]

A true genius. I know what it's like to be a personality who's a bit lairy then gets behind the mic and everyone's going, "Go on then, do yer thing!" which is a bit tricky if you don't do singer-by-numbers. John was in an awkward situation with the Pistols when he first joined them and he really flourished as a great English eccentric with PIL. Good lad

[@Magspiper]

I love the “home” videos for the last two albums. It’s wonderful to see the members interact, and I am fascinated by what goes into making the album. ❤️

[@JagBetty]

lollipop_opera PiLFAN yeah me too. Love all the behind the scenes stuff.

[@EruIluvatar]

I went to the U.K. just to see them, best band in the world!

[@paulwilkinson5656]

not the best band in the world

[@djeffreydowney6736]

A very good band in da'World

[@EruIluvatar]

@@djeffreydowney6736 yeah I guess I was a bit too excited lol.

[@christr339]

“This i.S. PIL“ is an unbelievable brilliant album with an enormous amount of energy. It is so powerful and I was catched from the very first second. To me it feels like a kind of concept album though the songs are separated. But there is an flow of energy that's awesome. I simply love it!!!

[@davidsvenstrup6688]

what an awesome band. I'm a 21 year old fan from Canada. All my friends love PIL. Please come to Vancouver again.

[@6XGuitarXheroX6]

PIL are awesome. This is PIL was an amazing album, good job lads!

[@8busby]

Johnny is still the best!

[@davidwillis2416]

Walk off the street, sing some Alice Cooper, change the face of music forever, set up PiL change music yet again, sell some butter and make this powerhouse of PiL and Lydon. Thanks John.

[@sirjellybeans1st19]

Don't forget he went to Jamaica in the Early days with Richard Branson To Sign Up unknown Early Reggae Roots Groups. John Lydon was always an innovator

[@davidwillis2416]

@@sirjellybeans1st19 I know mate. Read my comment. It was respect. Him and me probably went to the same blues parties and reggae sound systems, along with Wobble.

[@xtrobitzmusic2405]

John the livewire forever, sparking and arching over pumping, pulsating music. Well, it keeps you on the razor's edge and that's a great way to stay lively.

[@B0yardigi0rn0]

Saw you guys in Seattle, best show I have ever been to!!

[@jasmineblack9778]

love this track.PIL are so original.He is great person as well

[@pdj8484]

I know John would hate this statement, but John is my hero

[@tonyrobles2696]

Cool, Allways PIL💥👏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@xrayspex7777]

I LOVE PIL!!

[@RavenMadd9]

love the little studio

[@matw5]

great video. thanks for sharing :)

[@djeffreydowney6736]

...in the British country side...the cassette played Poptones...😎

[@Chris-js6oz]

Love you Johnny! 40 years and going strong! Stay true my friend!

[@FAGIAFAGIA87]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LYDON!!!!:-)

[@MrGisabruno]

Lovely video behind the scene... thank you!

[@radioviejaescuela7933]

My DEAR MR J FROM MY BUENOS AIRES LOVE YOU FOR EVER!!!

[@NIKOLAOPAOLO]

PIL IS COOL. MY FAV. ALL ALBUMS

[@dustystageleft64]

Golden time! Straight to the heart, perfect intent, classy execution.

[@tinobullo74]

Greaaaaattttt john...

[@mahammaduli9820]

"pil" stands for drum & bsss +sidekick#1

[@jocksilver7]

Mr Lydon just reminded me of the Avengers : "Mrs./this is/Peel /Pil". I'm still with the Company since First Issue.

[@iSexPistols]

C'est juste génial!

[@amycanbe]

Blocks around Finsbury Park are really terrible.... Cool music. Cheers from Italy guys!

[@emilianoortega-guerrero2925]

this is rock and roll yeah

[@harrow2355]

He cracks me up JL,he loves his music,and loves a joke,nice place to record,anyone for lamb on the spit??

[@MonteQuz]

thanks for the concert 4 hours ago

[@FagiaPil]

Unici e insuperabili!!! TORNATE IN ITALIA!!!!!

[@TREEHUGGAH1]

GREAT CHRISTMAS PRESENT many thanks. awesome video-really loved it. much respect and mad props to ya. all the best for a happy healthy 2013.

[@shintavochan]

まじかっこいい

[@pdj8484]

Absolutely.. same here

[@TolkienStudy]

Oh cool they have Bob Dylan’s Self Portrait framed and Lois like other Dylan art. Very cool.

[@peppinodicorrado407]

grande john lidon

[@NadaSorg]

❤ left-handed devil!

[@JohnSmith-zl8rz]

One Drop remembers the feeling of Au Pairs (great band).

[@saraivatoledo1842]

I think Lydon had Keith in mind when he wrote "Fool" lol

[@gaz1tinsley]

Top vid ! Id luv have the bass tabs for the shrooom tooon ;)

[@saraivatoledo1842]

Keith ,the Alchemist is not present . Lydon, do you realise what you´re losing to its full extent - I mean, KEITH fucking LEVENE !!!!!

[@paulwilkinson5656]

starts doing poetry after slanging Patti off

[@CosmicSky]

💜💜💜💜💜

[@Rikitocker]

Without Wobble and Keith .... and probably Atkins on drums - it just doesn't ever feel like PIL. It's John and a bunch of muso's but it isn't PIL. What is likely lacking is tension ... personal tension ... John has always been at his best where there is something to kick against. Too many YES men ...? I somehow think so ...

[@katoness]

He hasn't got the passion anymore to kick against now? He rallies along with the shitstem. A total narcissist. He had his fifteen minutes of controversy in the 70's.

[@thespiritworldband]

thanks for the glimpse! awesome!

[@smashism]

Old John sounds like Vi Subversa.

[@FagiaPil]

ITALY ITALY ITALY ITALY ITALY ITALY ITALY ITALY ITALY ITALY ITALY ITALY!!!!!

[@AnusMcFeggot]

what is this?

[@beano1eye]

12:26 Reggie Song

[@scgcom]

I got a mushroom It's not clean!!!

[@renatokollon]

🦝

[@AvaPxiaO]

sooo let me get this straight! PiL is not a music group. Then what is PiL?

[@jeremiahblatz]

Does this mean you have to kill him now?

[@ficticious2025]

The first 2 albums are the best. Keith Levine and Wobble are better. That’s all mates.

[@adamturner1563]

His vocals kill the tune. Very bad.