The Smithereens - Blood and Roses - 1986 performance

The smithereens Blood & roses, New York October 21st 1986 Taken from a Maxell NTSC VHS T-160 HGX Gold video tape that I received from a friend in NYC around 1999 also on this tape are recordings by The Police, Squeeze and The GoGo's. I ran most of this tape to DVD December 2018

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[@wardka]

I love the way de Nizio appears to be manually doing the echo parts with his own vocals rather than by using effects. And he does it so well!

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Agreed, its something I noticed years ago and thought was very cool. Thanks for watching and commenting 🎸

[@stefankruger9547]

One thing i love about Smithereens. Their studio material always sound so mild mannered and real gentleman like but live performances they KICK it. Typical example is Blood & Roses as well their Seeker cover. RIP Pat de Nizio ❤️

[@tap22]

Way way before their time, this is 86’ and while synth wave was huge and bands like Def Leppard and ZZ Top were ruling the charts and hair bands here we have 4 guys who look like they came back to the past from the mid 90s! Boy did they pave the way for 90s or what? Amazing talent!

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a good comment.

[@blastbeatindustries3191]

The Smithereens were a big influence on Nirvana.

[@devinthierault]

Smithereens and The Cult my god.

[@donnix1192]

@@blastbeatindustries3191 Krist talks about listening to the Smithereens records while driving around in the van touring North America for the Bleach record in 1989.

[@josephrogers4263]

The bass player kicks ass!

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Absolutely !

[@stefankruger9547]

Agreed!

[@JMarinelli]

He reminds me a bit of Dee Dee Ramone.

[@nutritionnetwork3937]

No one compares to Mike. I lose my mind every time I watch him on this video and it's 2022! He inspired me to play bass in 1986. I have no words- okay- the best bass player in my life time!

[@bebc2137]

I've always loved this song, but never heard it live til now...freakin' 'eck, absolutely awesome, it's even better!

[@lizhill9030]

My sister and I got to see them in a bar in Louisville Kentucky USA called Phoenix Hill. It had three stage areas . They played in the main bar which meant their stage was about 15 feet or so from the main bar where we camped out. They were amazing and we had a night to remember!!

[@kingbee1971]

My high school girlfriend turned me on to them in '88. Saw them live with her in '89. Incredible performance! We didn’t wait around for the headliner. No need. RIP Pat.

[@ScottishTeeVee]

You very lucky man, a great time to see The Smithereens. Thanks for watch and commenting.

[@jakr1880]

The Beatles in the studio, the Who on stage. Does it get any better than that? Phenomenal every time I saw them.

[@MsRusty1947]

I was a teen between the late 70's & 80's ! I'm so happy to have been able to really enjoy the 80's! When MTV was the real thing ! It was a cool time to grow up !

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment Tammie

[@nutritionnetwork3937]

Mike Mesaros is the quintessential bass player hands down. Just look at him- f'in amazing. No one compares. Inspired me to play bass in 1986. His style is that of true organic rock stars. I just love love love this video. Saw them many times in the 80's and then without Mike :( Going to see them at Carteret in December 2022. Can not wait. They are so controlled and talented. Miss You Pat. Can't wait to see You play in Carteret Mike.

[@ScottishTeeVee]

You are so lucky getting to see them soon, tell them to come to Scotland for me

[@markmosher6324]

Mesaros was so melodic on all those songs. Great player.

[@marpsr]

This was fresh when I was in college and of course the band I was in HAD to cover it! And Behind The Wall of Sleep. We did them back to back of course.

[@AngelKisses]

Exciting performance. The beautiful alchemy of real musicians performing together at their peak. A favorite song of mine forever. Love this so much !!! ❤️

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Thanks for watching and commenting Sylvia🙂

[@simonlittlejohns9540]

Brilliant tune love it

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Thanks for watching and commenting Simon

[@vincentnigro1496]

Saw them open up for Squeeze in 86 at Jones Beach in the pouring rain. They started with When the Rain Comes by the Beatles. They were great!

[@SenatorBlutarsky]

Actual, True... ROCK Musicians....!

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Thanks for watching commenting Thomas

[@liecht]

Slow burning power pop or something like that.Guitar soloing cannot get better...again,slow playing with lots of space and melodic ideas delivered with great taste,flow and creativity.An amazing master lesson!!!

[@mfpendle]

No man has ever tried harder to hide that he was balding. (I wouldn't be here if I didn't love the Smithereens)

[@2degucitas]

You said it with affection.

[@GregGallagher]

Goddamnit, these guys were such a great band.

[@davidwilliams1511]

by far one of the best live version I've seen. no one back then where as tight and clean sounding live as the smithereens. thanks for the video.👍

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Thanks David, Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JohnnyNation]

Great job by the sound guy getting the echo-tail on the vocal !!!###

[@anthonyc1883]

Looks to me that Pat is actually singing that echo part.

[@BlackRoomProductions]

Real cool how he does his own callback echo

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@Daniel_Delayne]

I don't think I've ever seen that before 😃 pretty cool 👌🏻

[@arthurmurfitt7698]

Epic bass line

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@garywood5882]

Saw them in 87 and 88 - great band and horny with it!!

[@jamesmongeau7472]

They were a good little band

[@pagefire2]

Underrated and under appreciated monsters.

[@daver2111]

What an awesome song and great live performance!

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Thanks for watching and commenting Dave.

[@fabiangonzalezchiruchi36]

Amazing bass sound,amazing version as well.

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Glad you enjoyed it. It is one of my favourite all time songs, I was hooked from the start by that bass.

[@fabiangonzalezchiruchi36]

@@ScottishTeeVee is amazing and it takes the beat of the whole song.

[@rexxanderson1016]

Love this💥 signed Rex in Texas

[@baneverything5580]

Amazing!

[@mlankford6077]

"I'm going bald, but I don't want to"😃

[@therevisionist5838]

The Rickenbacker revival of the early-to-mid 80s.

[@ScottishTeeVee]

I seem to remember having a bootleg rem LP called "Return of the Rickenbacker"

[@josefcosta8267]

Baddass

[@nicolestellos5564]

Killer band !

[@omfug7148]

Babjak's playing is epic.

[@tpe1511]

Just love love love this song, thanks for posting it STV

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Gad you found and enjoyed it. Also one of my all time favs.

[@Univox68]

wow love it

[@eddyray2012]

Ah, the Rickenbakers! The BASS LINE! Fantastic!

[@maxpercer7119]

the bass line sounds like doors - riders on the storm

[@gymrachel]

Kurt Cobain was influenced by this band. You can really hear it in About A Girl. Similar riff to this track. 🎶

[@ScottishTeeVee]

I never gave it a thought before, but you could be right.

[@gymrachel]

@@ScottishTeeVee Kurt was on record that he was influenced by The Smithereens. You can't mistake that similar riff in About A Girl 🎶

[@ScottishTeeVee]

@@gymrachel I really never knew that, but now that you mention it I can hear it in Nirvana songs. Smithereens were a great band. Thanks for commenting Rachel.

[@brokl26]

The 80s spoiled us. Proof.

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Thanks for watching and commenting 🙂

[@heightenedsenses9605]

This bass player might be responsible for krist novoselic bass playing and gene simons but kurt might of said to krist i want u to play like that because it keeps you focused. Great bassist 😮

[@gunsbeersmemes]

Grunge before grunge

[@Tosunta]

👉💜👈

[@adampoe2797]

;)

[@photonotavailable7936]

Fender Jaguar?

[@fjek73]

jazzmaster

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@@fjek73 Thanks.

[@389383]

SNL or Letterman?

[@ScottishTeeVee]

The name if the show is stated onscreen..

[@hamupinhere]

The show was called "Nightlife" and it was hosted by David Brenner.