CHAIN "Grab a snatch and hold it"

Legendary Australian Blues Band Chain.
Taken at the Williamstown RSL 12/3/2006.
Matt Taylor - Vocals and Harmonica
Phil Manning - Guitar
Barry Harvey - Drums
Dirk DuBois - Bass
Web Pages and Myspace:
www.barryharvey.com/chain.html
www.philmanning.com.au
www.barryharvey.com
www.myspace.com/barryharvey
Filming/Editing - Rooster McBlurter.
Sound - FOH on camera.

[@philhuntley5982]

Anyone still listening to this in 2020. The best Aussie blues band i have ever had the pleasure to see.

[@sandig621]

Just came across this song, I have not heard this one at all but love Chain when I was young, this is so good

[@johnhughes1436]

Absolutely!!! Best Aussie boogie blues band ever! 🍻

[@Ducatirati]

Yeah , bro i fkn love Matt Taylor , he's the beez kneez RARARA

[@grahamchapple3552]

some people do not like this this i like the energy the 4 piece basic blues and the lyrics

[@robbell4841]

Im still listening Brother

[@johnanthonycafe2993]

Great guitar by Phil Manning

[@johnmay6090]

I worked with Dutch Tilders in 1971. It was him that got me into Chain and Carson.

[@fransboy2591]

Man...thumping tum, birties...those were the days. I used to soak it up on the staircase at birties late at 1.30am 🤣🤣

[@MrSmurfyDog]

Just got home from seeing these guys play in Belgrave. Brilliant set - with the unexpected bonus of a Phil Manning solo acoustic set as an opener. Wow. Just... wow!

[@JanitaLindner]

Oh I have been so lucky to see so many good Australian Rockers Live gigs and Man we have some talented Muso's. They do us Proud.

[@booky65]

remember seeing chain at the coach and horses in ringwood god knows how many years ago that was

[@grahamchapple3552]

i saw the unknown annie lennox at fern tree fnd gully i saw ACDC once at festival hall

[@AllSpace]

Best Oz's Blues Band by far, kicked ass in every Pub Venue

[@glenmunro3]

these blokes were pushing it out when I was a kid. And never sort of heard anything to compare with it yet.

[@acohen1980]

me three

[@glenmunro3]

There one of the best.

[@francesbrown1721]

matt moffit

[@dawnpattinson8427]

Thanks Heaps, for posting CHAIN.AWESOME!

[@jimblues21]

thanks Rooster I spent many a good night in the pubs etc over the years waching Matt and Phil & Chain.Australian legends

[@chard248]

my first album towards the blues chain still rocking the hose.

[@michaelneubauer358]

bunno or busso in the 80s tried never to miss a show. great times. the wild West. rippo.

[@JediJan]

You guys rock! Classic Aussie Blues rock. My favourite Chain - Matt Taylor record. Last time I saw Matt was in Cairns in 1990 at Johnno's Blues Bar.

[@Ducatirati]

Sprocketrocket , your onto it , i was in a small , not so small now town , in south east Vic , in about 1999 , having a counter meal one evening , the local blues band was ok , and we just talked not really much past unconcious , when , Well i remember when i was young , the world had just begun , I thought i musta been in Heaven , coz there he was Matt Taylor Gil Matthews it was awesome and i had a joint in my hand, take it greasy Sprocketman RARARA

[@grahamchapple3552]

i saw juhnno 2 weekx at rustys

[@grahamchapple3552]

i saw jonno he looked half ded

[@grahamchapple3552]

grab a snatch and hold it@@Ducatirati

[@CailenCambeul]

Australian Rhythm and Blues at its best!

[@NevAustin-bx4cz]

I Had Chain play at my 50th in Hectorville Adelaide in 2017. I cant remember tha first song But i snatched it back n held it Nev .

[@ozinusa]

seen these guys alot...pubs..biker dues in the 80's,...and just rocked the house

[@Foxswoop]

I ran into Phil (guitarist) a few years ago. He still is as cool as ever. I told him about the 1st band I was in and Grab a Snatch and Hold it was the 1st song we ever played. He was impressed (I think).

[@DMSProduktions]

Foxswoop I played with him and Geoff Atchison @ Dutch Tilders' funeral a few years back!

[@TeddySea]

I heard Chain, bought a guitar and became a musician, and I'm still giggin' 40 years later. regards to thse great bluesmen

[@grahamchapple3552]

bull i used to llike bands burn bash guitars demolish drums and out the chaos some idiot G off key then the drinking started

[@davidmcclelland4420]

Best ever Australian blues band.

[@dmg7111]

HOLY FUCK................ ALL STAR Line-Up !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HUGE respect Gentlemen ...

[@20topcat]

Legends of my 20's. Danced mao. Matt would be on the speekers going off! Whites Sands Scarborough WA ❤

[@grahamchapple3552]

grab a snatch hold it

[@gregoryolsen4509]

Great stuff, guys!!! Love it. :-)

[@penfloyd]

Towards the Blues was one of my favorite albums........

[@ld68]

Phil Manning kicks ass.

[@sallyoliver147]

That’s a beautiful bass guitar, sounds soo good. Wonder if he still owns it, how beautiful would it be today.

[@iSpike]

Awesome Video mate, I am doing my research on Matt as I have a one on one interview with Matt 25th August 2020 and should have the videos published on my channel sometime in September 2020. Cheers #iSpike Western Australia

[@DMSProduktions]

This IS Aussie boogie!

[@TarraRose]

First live band I ever saw.

[@scity0032]

freakin awesome guys - blues rules

[@kerrykelaher2607]

" i grabbed a snatch and held it !" " then she " slapped me across the face !" Laugh 😃 😀 😄 😁 🤣

[@roostermcblurter]

Yes he did mate. Was one of his big hits. Cheers Rooster McBlurter

[@samuelmay3335]

Holy crap - they are even better! How is that possible?

[@roostermcblurter]

Yes, the likes of Chain, Dutch Tilders the King Brothers plus many more have had a huge influence on many players, they are certainly at the top of the tree when it comes to the blues. Cheers Rooster

[@michaeldavis9411]

Many more....Chris Wilson R.I.P Great times back in the day....Even now ,thanks to Tube .

[@dalewilson4761]

Got their Sweet Honey CD signed by Phil & Matt Great show at Ruby's in Belgrave ten years ago

[@therealthing691]

as good if not better then they where 30yrs ago rock on guys

[@PaulCallanan1]

Good Old Days!

[@colin2879]

Used to get drum lessons from Barry Harvey a cool dude.

[@LisaMusic-gi1ri]

Magic Mouth Organ. Snatch !!!

[@TheBitterandtwisted]

Legends!

[@SeaBassVamp]

Oz rock rules!

[@DMSProduktions]

SeaBassVamp You KNOW it girl!

[@SeaBassVamp]

***** Yes. Gr8!

[@roostermcblurter]

That would have been a great time to be around! Cheers Rooster

[@loonyloony6550]

F.....ken legends, just f...................kin legends.

[@NTFIGJAM]

Lucky enough to see Chain in Perth in '88, was blown away. Bought a tape and tore it to shreds playing it so much, but there was a song on it, was called 2am Blues or something like that (anyone know the real name of it?) about his missus cheating on him with his mate. Had the best guitar solo I've heard in years in my opinion and would love to get a copy of it again.

[@OzBloke]

Great ttle for a song....every young blokes dream back then....LOL.

[@roostermcblurter]

Hi Linda All the web pages are listed on the info for this. Cheers Rooster

[@vinman43]

Its called slow 2.30 in the morning type blues. It appears on the album Australian Rythmn & Blues by Chain

[@eellexa]

FANTASTIC!!!! I have the cd

[@peterdonelly]

Good one Rooster, really enjoyed that! Chain!

[@gregdempsey2099]

Fukn wicked old gold

[@roostermcblurter]

I think they have influenced a lot of people and keep on influencing people. Pity I didn't get to see them when they started, but I was only about 3! Cheers Rooster

[@WorldwidewelcomE]

Cool Bag Of Rhythm - Right On - WorldwidewelcomE - Viking

[@johnosborne2989]

Oz blues the greatest. ❤❤❤❤

[@stevemann3080]

Aussie FUKN Rock/Blues RULES 🎸🔊 🤘🤘

[@chrisb1953]

That was what I was thinking about too! I note on some "Chain" compilation CD's the song title has reverted back to Junior Wells' "Snatch It Back & Hold It" so maybe the recording companies caught onto the slang connotations and decided to play it safe. PS: Does anyone have a video that they can post on youtube of Chain performing "Boogie". A true blues classic and my favourite Chain song with fantastic individual instrumentals !

[@grahamchapple3552]

i dont think chain did boogie canned heat did boogie with hooker i thought chain more blues with the harmonica

[@civilwheels]

OI Rooster,,your a legend mate,,thanx for postin this and lettin me know it was in,,i seen chain for the first time when i was 16, i was always gonna blow harp from that day onwards,,Pete

[@dupagirl666]

Thanks Roosta man, cheers Mate

[@rmstevens01]

LOL... 4:32 bok bok bok bok bok bok bok...bok eerrrk !!!! love the dueling chickens.

[@YahooVlogs]

OMG I nearly i grabbed my snatch and held it whe i found this .. i have towards the blues on cassette .. but so desprately want it on cd.Any Clues as to where i Can it.

[@roostermcblurter]

I think that song is called "Who is McGoo" That was Matt Taylor's version of Chain. Jeff Lang played on that album and it was a mighty album with mighty playing. Matt has a youtube site Forever Records. Also check out Jeff's stuff too. Nice work on the tatts mate! Cheers Rooster

[@hawkesworth1712]

I know it's an old post but the answer is 'Slow 2.30 in the morning type blues'. It's the last track on the Chain Australian Rhythm and Blues CD and you're right about the guitar solo. It was recorded live at either the Mosman Park Hotel or the Floriat Hotel.

[@roostermcblurter]

Hi Beach I have Junior doing that on CD. Chain however have always listed it as grab a snatch, which has so many connatations if you live in Oz!!! Cheers Rooster

[@grahamchapple3552]

yes again and again the rissole in 2006 willytown

[@michaeldavis9411]

Another great that gets me off! and moving!

[@LindaRBester]

All up to date tour information for Chain is available on Phil Manning's website. Just type his name into Google and select Australia before searching. Further information on the band can be requested from their merchandisers, who manage an archive of memorabilia relating to the band visit My Space and search for Chain Archive under the My Space search option. Id put the direct link to these sites in here, but it wont let me! Cheers, Linda at The Chain Archive

[@scaatyrc]

Chain makes me wanna run amok.Again.Krishna loves you too Matty.

[@greatmusiryan4320]

Yes my daughters saw and me Newcastle Nsw

[@whiteflagrage]

Im still holding it.

[@roostermcblurter]

No I don't know anyone with the original clip. There are a few sites on KZbin that specialize in 70's oz stuff such as nzozearly1970s, might be worth contacting him. Cheers Rooster

[@fcm949]

I bought a thirtieth anniversary reissue of Towards The Blues album which was released around 2001 with the single version of Black and Blue and Judgement as bonus tracks. I would try someone knowledgable like Basement discs in Melbourne.

[@roostermcblurter]

Williamstown RSL!

[@AlexanderWS92]

i was at this gig

[@beetle1835]

oz blues.......best

[@MrHoldenone]

The album is called Straight as a die, I just converted it from record to cd

[@dereksalter8214]

About 1990 at the adelaide front page a old cinema turned in a night of blues five sound proof rooms and were the candy store was there was a little stage this tall man pushed his way through the crowd took out a harp and blew it was Matt Taylor and he was not on the bill great night of music

[@chrisb1953]

That's interesting as my copy of TTB has it listed as "Grab A Snatch & Hold It". The publication varieties must depend on the printer's insight into Aussie slang.....

[@krosslyn]

matt taylor did a solo album, had a copy, but got stolen, there was a song about krishnas and a song about chickens having a go at the colonel does anyone know the name of the album and how i can get a copy LEGALLY of course LOl

[@culmie]

The ole fella does doesn't he

[@Dutchy1965]

where was this shot at? looks like a RAAF Mess

[@johnworthington8360]

good Aussie cats got a little help from fine Kiwis. so fucking good.

[@chrisb1953]

What do the lyrics mean?

[@smokinjoewilson]

haha...Cool.

[@SMurphy-m8r]

😈😃🌑💫😋💥

[@roostermcblurter]

Junior Wells original version "Snatch it back and hold it" was about a "brand new dance". However with Chain calling it "Grab a snatch and hold it" a whole lot of connotations come into play, with "Snatch" being slang for female genitalia!!!! That's just what I think and not the definitive answer, so if anyone else has a view, let us know!! Cheers Rooster

[@roostermcblurter]

Hope you get those undies sorted out!!! foreverrecords48 is a youtube site. Or go to my site I just favourited a song of Matt's. Cheers Rooster

[@wdhalgren]

er, yes, it has.....

[@MrHoldenone]

@krosslyn

[@larryk3408]

A Donald Trump favourite.

[@robertgeappen2065]

My God .... OL Dirk certainly aint no BG.... for god sake man if you cant keep up with your fingers, then use a pick !!!!

[@notarobot913]

Grab a Wha??...Yikes, where is the EXIT

[@LindaRBester]

All up to date tour information for Chain is available on Phil Manning's website. Just type his name into Google and select Australia before searching. Further information on the band can be requested from their merchandisers, who manage an archive of memorabilia relating to the band visit My Space and search for Chain Archive under the My Space search option. Id put the direct link to these sites in here, but it wont let me! Cheers, Linda @ The Chain Archive