Sensational Alex Harvey Band-There's no lights....

Performance from the Marquee, There's no lights on the christmas tree mother. With a short interview with John Peel.

[@sovaine]

We will never ever see the likes of this band ever again unfortunately, pure entertainment and cabaret...last of the teenage idols, happy days.

[@davycarr7026]

Just watched this in 2024 I saw them perform this track in the 70’s Still fresh

[@greenstatus2007]

One of Scotlands GREATS..a real showman RIP Alex

[@n55ffc]

Fantastic.......never been another band like them.

[@peterpandemonium3032]

I'm glad the Sensational Alex is largely forgotten. It's nice to have something left just for the real cool kids. If you're watching this, dare say you know what I mean.

[@johnmcdaid3063]

16 teen in bedroom with cyder and girls , just shut your eyes and listen Peter, then seqwey in to next , you know where I am coming from

[@maryreilly5092]

Got it!

[@n55ffc]

Alex was in a class of his own....as was his band....S E N S A T I O N A L

[@stargazer6675]

Alex Harvey is the man. Proper Glaswegian and Legend SAHB...Boys, what can i say. Genius

[@AlexDuff-bo6gj]

Alex will never be forgotten 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@sayagain2926]

BRILLIANCE.

[@paulawhannell18]

Best Christmas song ever. Thank you.

[@the_atomshop]

Alex radiated charisma, standing next to him you could feel this powerful charm and magnetism. He was a true showman and honestly loved his audience.

[@boncourtbc]

the guy was a star, and he truly was sensational

[@AndrisOzols45]

They're really the greatest band in the world! Espesially Mafia stole my guitar is a music for musicians. Elena from Latvia

[@SPAZZOBOXER]

The premise of this song was one of the most original and humorous in the history of Rock n' Roll !!!

[@mariawilliams3363]

Unique, crazy, excellent, and definitely SENSATIONAL!!

[@Mogura87]

Oh the wit and the genius! All hail!

[@bertbretherton]

I feel inadequate trying to express how much SAHB and Ian and his Blockheads still mean to me - I'm 66 in 4 weeks. You couldn't buy this sort of talent today. RIP those who have left us less rich.

[@Danteflorence]

if only music was os ohonest today! rock tonight and then relfect....how hollow.....bring it back ....we can help....live the dreams...SAHB ROOL ALEX is KING......CLEVELAND LIGHTS THE NIGHT!!!!!

[@SpireUtd]

Huge Thanks for posting.

[@pizzabaconcheese5536]

one of my all time favorites! alex is great!!

[@kara1464]

My brother bought me a ticket to go and see Alex (after SAHB) but my dad found out and wouldn't let me go. One of those massive regrets I'll take with me to the grave is that I never got the chance to see Alex live (thanks dad). At least I managed to see the band a few times afterwards... RIP Alex... miss you loads and loads

[@kara1464]

I never tire of watching this. Superb.

[@RobRait]

Wonderful. Thank you for posting this. Must be the best track title, ever.

[@Mogura87]

Yeah, there's so much power in this performance. Beautifully done.

[@leo1314ok]

I... It... It's just... CLASS!!!

[@kevster1340]

the best xmas song ever!

[@alecbryant817]

The terrible thing is that there's so little decent quality footage of the band,having seen them on numerous occasions it hurts me there's so little left

[@SpireUtd]

Aye, before the mobile phone, what little there is has to be all the more to be cherished. Nothing compares to seeing Alex & SAHB live

[@robinmabbott7334]

I remember when I first this wee song Id just gone oot and bought the Framned album early 70s Id left school but I still caugh up with me mates and we had good listen to it . Me Mum hated it

[@Nanobots]

Thanks for this, I've never seen it before :-) That face, that voice. Man should have a statue!

[@steviefin]

one of the best singers 2 come out of scotland

[@sauce140]

how good is this song :D

[@JJ-eb6ss]

Magic!

[@thehanterman1]

Fantastic, Absolutely fantastic

[@dogdeath83]

This is from Marquee, London 1972.

[@HrhFish]

one of my fav shab tracks

[@donlang7964]

what a jewel! i ve never heard this one before! thanks for posting it, very much!

[@crieff1sand2s]

Leg end.........👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Gingerarse100]

Unreal ! 5 Stars!

[@davidjames1881]

EXCELLENT

[@leethompson5757]

Class act.Had the privilege on several occasions.

[@GeoffreyUrch]

CLASS

[@tomitstube]

brilliant.

[@pattiern]

I was there that day. I think Status Quo and the Faces were on as well. SAHB were great originals for sure.Kinda reminds me of U2 circa 1991 Achtung Baby with the theatrics etc.

[@wendynewton8221]

No mention of Zal on here, one of the Best Guitarists ever 👏

[@SAHBfan]

Fantastic stuff!!! To see more of Zal without make up search for Nazareth clips...

[@gavinorr]

I intend to be cremated and as they send me away I want them to play this song.

[@eirrac54]

Sensational as always but WOW, Zal Cleminson without makeup, it has to be very early, hehe... the only one in 'costume' is Alex, I wonder if that was always the same striped shirt ;)~~~

[@ch3032]

was in Reading too and saw him many times after, anybody clips from any bands in the 70ies from Reading Festival?

[@gurgisjones1120]

Wow, this is sure going back aways. Zal, pre-clown makeup era.

[@schnippenwippen]

@steviefin: yes, great artists, all of them...

[@steviefin]

alex harvey.bon scott.frankie miller.god bless scotland

[@joelkavanagh1464]

,,, feel schuss 'l so re the jup-load,, utter bluddie thanx n kudos for that, words foil meye, so 't soy ,,, , ,, . . ..

[@angeliquebouaffou1566]

Alex Harvey est mignon.

[@kara1464]

@kevster1340 Oh god, Kev... that made me laugh out loud... nice one x

[@kara1464]

That is incredibly kind of you... while you're there.. would you please check if the back of my phone's under the sofa? :) "In the beginning... in the beginning.... in the beginning.... Vambo Rool"

[@unclenogbad1509]

Lone gag from The Girl Can't Help It, turned into one of my favourite ever Christmas songs. Wait a minute - Zal with no make-up?

[@joelkavanagh1464]

bruckin' frilliant 't all-ways felt so re tsAHB ,,...,..,..,.,......

[@artistsmock]

My brother was on the security for those gigs, and I seem to remember him telling me that they had to hold some sort of plank up whilst Alex walked out into the audience...?

[@keithfranklinkei4603]

The title is actually a line from the Jayne Mansfield film 'The girl cant help it'

[@paulspalace]

interesting to see Zal Cleminson without his make up on.

[@SuperGayHomo]

The title is a Girl Can't Help It reference.

[@derby1884]

From 1972 ?

[@robewan9170]

Vambo rools

[@hermygagala]

@Punorss To bad they never really got enough credit for all that they did for music. They are a fucking great band.

[@Paulthepsych]

Terrible sound, so the lyrics are - Paper sir, Paper sir, Paper sir The mobs in town And the guns are out And Louie knows what it's all about He's gunning down the cops with machinegun tops Moving in a black sedan A stickup worth a hundred grand Headline sensation: A payroll grab in the union station (Chorus): Now there's no lights on the christmas tree mother They're burning Big Louie tonight There's no electricity mother They're burning Big Louie tonight Across the state the bandits fly Victims scream, gangsters die And sirens in the night and armoured cars and dynamite Now Peter is on the mob And the FBI is on the job And now the headlines say: Louie Bannassas on trial today (Chorus): But they got him in the final chase Louie was running in a losers race And on the day his case begun He was Public Enemy Number One But the jury's back, they all agree It's murder in the first degree Tie him down and shave his hair Cause tonight Big Louie's gonna get the chair (Chorus): The baby's crying They're burning Big Louie tonight They're gonna fry him They're burning Big Louie tonight

[@davyfreephone]

whoah! some hair on peel

[@WhereWasItLastTime]

You'll never believe this - it IS under the sofa! Your flat's a tip, by the way :o)

[@turner0210]

dude when was this u can see the gutarists face

[@rollingstopp]

there gonna fry em

[@WhereWasItLastTime]

If I could award you a gazillion million Tesco points just for you having that username, I would. I lie prostate on the floor . . .

[@VamboRoolz]

They're gonnae fry him. Could well be my fave SAHB song.

[@riveraricardo008]

Next is mine, but he had so many i like. Swamp snake, Nothing like a gang bang, Mrs Blackhouse Anthem, Just so many great songs, also this one

[@kara1464]

tsk! I know... but I can't clean it when it's dry on Thursdays :)

[@bigbobbreakdance]

Vambo Rools Thursdays guaranteed dry, guaranteed dry.

[@joelkavanagh1464]

,,, .. th' babies crying ...

[@rollingstopp]

Loue .He was Frame Eh Duh Frame eh duh

[@rollingstopp]

good drinkin song ******** then the mafia stole his Guitar

[@joelkavanagh1464]

th frikkin D%Liverwnce ,,,..,. , . , .. , .. ., ,.,.,.,,. ..,

[@mmandmm9]

Died yesterday...

[@andysmith52]

two words " fuckin ace "

[@bigbobbreakdance]

looks pretty young there ehh ??

[@dalvengyr3698]

Jonesy sent me.

[@robertwrightson6455]

Sal without the makeup..

[@TheSeafordian]

They don't write lyrics like that anymore.

[@davidjames1881]

totally agree

[@joelkavanagh1464]

blow im out ...

[@joelkavanagh1464]

sneetsazzibburrats tiot nuteun fethr(germoneyism ,,...,.,..,,. .

[@anthonysellens4102]

Vambo rools