Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes - Walk Away Renee - 9/20/1985 - Capitol Theatre

[@gordeauxd]

My wedding was 9 days before this show. It was on Long Beach Island, NJ. Jonny Rosch's band played. I asked him to bring a saxophone player. He brought the sax player from Southside Johnny's band. For almost 2 hours nearly every person at the wedding was dancing. Amazing experience.

[@velvetbees]

When you listen to the words, this song is perfect. If I was a singer, I would want to sing it too. He sounds like a great guy, and so considerate of your wedding.

[@mattclancy2583]

One of the most underrated singers of of our time !

[@MikeLandicovers]

Absolutely!

[@skressel1]

Not under-rated; if you ever lived in Jersey you know.

[@farmerbill6855]

SS Johnny and the Asbury Jukes. Great band. New Jersey in a bottle. Lots of good memories attached to their music.

[@kpyng]

In remembrance of my dear school classmate Renee who passed away earlier this year, and whose memories I shall always carry with me...

[@WilliamKurtz-iz5zj]

I was at this concert! I remember the stage and Bobby B's pink shirt. I looked it up to make sure and yup, it was a Friday. Southside was a NJ legend even back then. Always a great showman, his concerts were (and still are I hear) so much fun!

[@karenakowicz8232]

Saw him in 1976 and again 6 months ago 2023. He still puts on a great show

[@bernie4268]

It's okay if your heart is broken. It means you're still alive and know what love is.

[@dougharden3702]

or being delusional

[@ronniesapp4469]

The original from the Left Bank was written by its lead singer on an actual event that took place in his life

[@edwardambrose8704]

Dig All from the Jukes , E St , other Local bands from N Y to Jeresy ! To Chicago ! Rock On ! 🍺

[@TristanandIsolt]

@@ronniesapp4469 Actually the primary writer was the Keyboardist Mike Brown (Lookofsky). Tony Sansone pitched in. The singer Steven Martin Caro did not participate in the writing.

[@redbark]

An amazing reinterpretation of a great classic.

[@mary4115]

One of my favorite bands and songs. Saw them in concert in Jersey back in 77/78 with Eddie Money. Such a great show! Love this band. ♥️

[@Deb-z4s]

No way. You saw both I saw Eddie in oc md ithink

[@juliascheibner3903]

What a fantastic version! Thank you so much, Johnny

[@paulkent1964]

One of my favourite songs and this is a lovely version

[@alicedobbie43]

OMG what an amazing cover version ever 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿..I’ve just discovered this amazing singer x

[@mikespencer3518]

Absolutely liked! Multiplied the feeling of the song. Been.a Shades fan of Southside since later 70's

[@klaus-jorgschuster8456]

Johnny Lyon's voice hearts of stone are melting- what a great guy

[@riverbluevert7814]

I was fortunate to see Southside a few times in the early 80's (and many times since) What a voice for the Blues. Fantastic.

[@user-xb1co1hd8v]

No words! Thank you!

[@kendallevans4079]

Man this guy has a voice!!

[@duffgordon9005]

no, he has passion

[@kendallevans4079]

@@duffgordon9005 Maybe, but lots of people have passion that can't sing a note

[@CatherineTisenchek]

Dynamic voice. Never followed theses guys, but they’re very good.

[@robertmucci5398]

Southside in prime voice here...

[@seancoxe1094]

Haven't even thought of these guys in ages! Brings back memories: the Jukes, the E-Street Band, the Delaware Destroyers, Ocean City, NJ, and the Dunes 'till Dawn...if you were there in those days, you know what I'm sayin'.

[@chuckbruzan3769]

Been a fan of Springsteen since '73. Found Southside Johnny around'75. I love that Jersey sound! Saw Bruce twice, Southside once at Summerfest in '81. Also saw him backing up the Stones in '78. My 3 favorites + the Ramones!!!

[@Beauregard310]

Nothing like them - Ever.

[@davidcurtis7547]

I missed the 70's east coast stuff but caught the wave in the early 80's . None of my West coast friends had ever heard Southside Johnny . Great stuff with the Asbury Jukes

[@alancinquino9736]

Dunes until Dawn! You must be around my age group: not young

[@inkslingers]

This is the best cover of the original ever made. Wow. What a voice. What a band.

[@davidcurtis7547]

Heart and soul

[@geneward779]

Could not say it any better

[@davidcurtis7547]

@@geneward779 Southside Johnny was the boss before Bruce

[@thomasromano9321]

You mean, in your opinion it's the best version. Still, a powerful version, no doubt, but I prefer The Four Tops.

[@frednoble1833]

Yes it is. But. Watch linda rondstat. Jesus. She has a kool kool version of THIS. 4 sknns. Paridy band. Watch them. One if the most underated cover BANDS. Incredible

[@Beaconsea]

Beautiful voice!!

[@thomasdoerr2443]

Saw SSJ in or about 1977-78 at the Place in Victory Gardens, N.J. I was too close to the speakers and have had tinnitis ever since. A good show that I have remembered every day for the past 45 years or so.

[@richardhunter6858]

You should file a lawsuit. What? A lawsuit, against Johnny! What?? Sue them, for the tinnitus!! You've got laryngitis??? I do now 😐

[@bubontherun]

One of the over looked NJ talent!

[@AdoptADog-lf6ve]

That was beyond amazing.

[@chuckbruzan3769]

Saw them in '81 at Summerfest in Milwaukee. They backed up George Thorogood. Great show!

[@ladyj9120]

Thank you so much for putting this up ...SSJ and Bad Bobby in his pink shirt❤️

[@ME2-U2]

Wow. I really like this soulful, heartfelt version of this song.

[@jabuel]

1000% outstanding.

[@rsitch1]

Outstanding!!!! Bob

[@maryclark4417]

Saw them the first time in 1977 at Six Flags in Jackson, most recent NYE 2017 in Red bank possibly 20 times in between. Brings back nice memories

[@michaeljlgriffiths]

Such a great voice

[@jameskipp1657]

wow, he knocked this out of the park!

[@carolpicard3716]

He sure was some hot stuff! Sang heart and soul!

[@brianlennon3153]

Absolutely the best ever rendition of this song, vocals of both singers outstanding! The later version with added sax is nowhere near as good as this , raw and brilliant .

[@robertvanetten1154]

I saw Southside Johnny and the duke's at the coach house in San juan capistrano , ca . They had that place hopppping😂🎉😢😢😮😊😊

[@joetrgo6628]

One of the best

[@eileenmaryomalley740]

This is a good cover but no one does it better than the original writers and lead singer from The Left Banke Steve Caro Rest in Heaven Steve ❤️🕊️

[@johndooley7812]

Fantastic🎯🎯🎯

[@GrtSatan]

Sublime.Different but every bit as good as the Left Banke original.

[@kendallevans4079]

This version kills the Left Banke! Total soul

[@abdulmohammed7702]

WOW AWESOME

[@Thinking4myself-zt9vp]

The band the music the voice the best❤

[@fortuner123]

The lead guitar guy is the star of the song.

[@lucillepetrylak535]

Who. Is he? Love to know. Awesome voice

[@dougharden3702]

Backing vocals

[@mikemcf33]

@@lucillepetrylak535 bobby bandiera

[@kendallevans4079]

@@mikemcf33Played "Bernardo" in the original "West Side Story" ?

[@ladyj9120]

@@lucillepetrylak535 Bad Bobby with his pink shirt , black sharkskin’s and pointed shoes .

[@deniseandmarkfirestine7443]

Awesome band

[@josefinajoisey]

I was there. An amazing night.

[@richardhunter6858]

Your description is extensive! It's as if i was there with you!

[@parmaniac]

So ginzo. So perfect.

[@ladyj9120]

It is abso fuckin loutley so ginzo ! Proud !

[@sparkspark2314]

That was awesome.

[@michaeljlgriffiths]

Just Brilliant

[@Deb-z4s]

He sounds just like Bruce the god

[@SteveEcksteinDouglasDrive]

staring at 2:17 thru 2:40"= PERFECTIOB OF VOICE DUET< SUBTLE YET FLAMING GUITAR SOLO * HOT PINK SHIRT WITH A GORGEOUS HUNK OF HAIR ATOP BOBBY GUITAR !!!!!!

[@SteveEcksteinDouglasDrive]

IVE DIED A THOUSAND + DEATHS< FOR EVERY TIME I PLAY & PLAY ALONG W/ SOUTH SIDE J & A/JUKES & BOBBY ON FENDER BLUE(HIS OH SO KOOL HAIR & VOCAL BACKING TOO)

[@parmaniac]

My Lord, his backing vox are SO haunting and astounding. It’s the sound of a lover’s heart breaking in two. WOW.

[@lewisc215]

OMG!

[@casperkasparov302]

When Johnny and Bobby B share the microphone it just gives me chills all over WOW double WOW

[@WaltGekko]

I didn't realize Southside Johnny came out with this at this point. I always thought this came out about a year later in 1986.

[@billschwalb9486]

Jersey. Bruce & E Street. Southside Johnny. Smithereens. And Patti Smith!

[@davidmccarthy4573]

Saw them Knebworth 79, backing Led Zeppelin. Good band.

[@barbarabourne1501]

Very soulful, but have you listened to Rickie Lee Jones' version?

[@scotsdunc]

the resemblance between bobby bandiera and adam sandler in the wedding singer is uncanny

[@SteveEcksteinDouglasDrive]

BEEN TRYIN' TO WALK AWAY FROM THIS " RENEE" THRU ALMOST " 11 " TUMULTUOUS < YET ARTISTIC PRODUCTIVE YEARS(WORKING ON 2 ND BOOK, + THE SONGS KEEP COMING))."DAMNED IF I DO, DAMNED IF I DON"T"

[@kennethmccabe-w3x]

very underrated chanter,

[@GoodGigsVids]

❤

[@celicaspr]

Just makes you realise how good Levi Stubbs was.

[@richardhunter6858]

🤣

[@jonbon8598]

No mate Southside is best rendition of Walk away Renee, he just blows the 4,tops out of the water, and theirs was the first disc I ever bought, Southside is the Guvnor

[@celicaspr]

@@jonbon8598 Hi @jonbon8598. I've only just noticed your comment and if you think Southside is better that's fine. Just listening to music is the real winner. From the personal side; my first Four Tops record was 'Baby I need your loving' and they have been part of my life ever since. I think only Jackie Wilson gets anywhere close to Levi Stubbs. As for Southside etc I have their first LP and first three UK singles. Their first 45 'I don't want to go home' is, in my opinion, brilliant and I play it a lot. I'm not someone who automatically thinks the first is best. For example Springstein's version of 'Any other way' is just as good as the original. Take care. I wish you well.

[@stuartstratton1096]

WOW NEW TO ME. I'M 70

[@PaulRobert474]

Can someone direct me to a Live version of "Who's the new romeo". I can only find the video or the studio version which is odd because Johnny pretty much has multiple live recordings of all his popular songs. I believe that "Romeo" was a top 40 or 50.

[@VU-WakeUp]

SS Johnny was doing this while "The Boss" was wearing a cut-off Levi jacket and goofy headband & dancing with Courtney Cox

[@Tim_the_Enchanter]

Springsteen led me to Southside ... fair is fair ... but Dancing In the Dark led me away from Springsteen. Far, far away.

[@VU-WakeUp]

@@Tim_the_Enchanter very well put! I WAS a die-hard fan of Bruce. My Jersey buddies from school turned me on to Southside early on. Yes, many moons ago.

[@Tim_the_Enchanter]

@@VU-WakeUp I'm not here to run Bruce down. His music and my teenage years intersected in a meaningful way. But Johnny has stood the test of time with me in a way that Springsteen simply hasn't. He just brings the soul. I can't put it any better than that.

[@ladyj9120]

And Johnny' got Bad Bobby in pink, that trumps Clrance.

[@alancinquino9736]

The world has Bruce, the lucky ones also have Southside. Two branches of a divine tree. They are friends and brothers, not competitors; ask Steve

[@SteveEcksteinDouglasDrive]

WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO LEAD GUITARIST/SINGER " BAD BOBBY WILLIAMS" & HIS " KOOL" PINK SHIRT< & HIS MOST EXCELLENT HAIR??????

[@ladyj9120]

Bad Bobby Bandiera and the infamous pink shirt. Now thatsa Italian!

[@scotsdunc]

still playing quite regularly around asbury park

[@mdteletom1288]

I saw a more recent clip of the group from the Stone Pony and I think he's still there, in pink.

[@SteveEcksteinDouglasDrive]

" ISN'T IT A PITY, NOW ISN'T A SHAME""HOW WE BREAK EACH OTHER'S HEARTS, & CAUSE EACH OTHER PAIN"(GEORGE HARRISON: " ALL THINGS MUST PASS")

[@sejrec56]

I like his version of this beautiful song but his voice accuracy of the original lacks a bit Singer for Left Bank was perfect pitch !

[@lewisc215]

Stone Pony: Tuesday night.

[@fortuner123]

Actually the real star is the lead guitarist with his vocals (and guitar).

[@richardhunter6858]

I look forward to your repeated comment..in another 6 months

[@kendallevans4079]

@@richardhunter6858 And even then you still won't understand....can't fix stupid

[@Deb-z4s]

Why was Bruce such a tight but at the capitol

[@fortuner123]

The lead fuitar has far superior vocals. Well done guy.

[@MrSticks9999]

Is it the E Street Band? The Jukes? is there a difference?? LOL

[@cathyanndee9984]

A very big difference

[@MrSticks9999]

@@cathyanndee9984 I'm only 62, have listened to all of them over the years, but teach me the difference please. . .

[@cathyanndee9984]

@@MrSticks9999 the messages

[@MrSticks9999]

@@cathyanndee9984 LOL about what I though . . .smh

[@cathyanndee9984]

C Cr I didn’t know ssj released twenty plus vinyls for bs I stop listening on btr not the same sentiment I’ve never had the opportunity to catch a few great this one maybe when the vibes are in tow or sow …

[@douglemay7989]

No horns? Yikes. I saw him open a theater in Norwalk in the 80's. The band was bigger than the audience, marketing matters, the last week is too late.. Helluva show.

[@CatherineTisenchek]

Has a distinctive voice. Too bad didn’t make it nationally. I don’t think.

[@graysonedwards8875]

BARF

[@jeffclark7888]

Shampoo?

[@kendallevans4079]

Viltalis!

[@jeffclark7888]

@@kendallevans4079 With v7.

[@CatherineTisenchek]

Sang now and then with Bruce. Bruce made it huge SS Jonny not so much. In part just luck of the draw. Well done.

[@christopheramos5351]

Pink shirt backup singer could not follow the slower tempo of the singer - "You won't see me follow...." Not only in practice, I'm sure, but here on stage he flubbed it each time on the chorus as well 2:40 🤨

[@richardhunter6858]

Yes, YES! Thank you for noticing what everyone else doesn't give a 💩 about!

[@kendallevans4079]

I'm sure you're so busy headlining huge venues and/or giving vocal lessons to notice but I hope you feel better after blowing your load

[@dannilaser16]

Off key, but still a good effort!

[@Atwater20]

Awful. So slow its like a funeral dirge.

[@challenge2357]

sorry . no likey. Too slow and lacks energy