Southside Johnny (w/ Springsteen) - Havin' A Party

[@InfoSuperhighway]

Whose here watching this beautiful piece of rock history in 2024?

[@54chewbacca]

ME!

[@nicolastelliez879]

And me!

[@T-bone1950]

I've been a fan of Southside Johnny since the late 70s. I drove down to NJ to see one of my favorite bands who were playing outdoors at a big fair and it turns out they were opening for Johnny. Made for a great late afternoon and early evening. Love his horn section. Listening to him turned me into a Bruce fan too. Wonderful times, great memories.

[@jamienieradka2018]

Me..and crying.

[@peterborzellino270]

@@jamienieradka2018same

[@bettiraige3474]

You CAN'T stay in a bad mood if you listen to this song. Dancing makes it work faster.

[@donnadonnellan3622]

I am and it never fails to make me happy

[@danmargarita3066]

A night that I'm sure no one who was there will ever forget...

[@Letsrock44]

You'll never see them days again .True rock stars playing in a small Club. The real wall of sound....

[@larrykemble3380]

Bruce Springsteen and Johnny awesome memories ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@michellehalpin7995]

These guys aren't performing...their truly "Havin A a Party" ...🎉🎊...POPCORN!!! LOVE IT!!! SSJ, BRUCE, LIL Stevie, The A Jukes, Big Man❤❤❤

[@noods7688]

Watch this every New Year’s Eve, reminds me to live the best life, not to sweat the small stuff and keep smiling!

[@jaymathews9924]

A reminder that life in this country was a lot more fun at one time. I was 24 when this came out. Yes..the 80's were as great as they look..

[@jaymathews9924]

​@@Dinosaur761ok genius.. the 70's were awesome too.. Officially, the song was released in 1979.. I saw them before and after this song came out.. sorry if I missed it by a couple months..

[@blastingcapps4341]

Personally I thought the 80s sucked,lived through the sixties and the seventies

[@jejunamja]

New Jersey late 70's and early 80's it was a fun time to be alive and people weren't so mean to each other... I miss that.

[@Bernacide]

Well, at least no one is mean to each other at a Bruce show! I've been to many in the 2000s. Best atmosphere ever! I would give anything to experience the Stone Pony era! ❤

[@54chewbacca]

ME TOO

[@rockcat6208]

This is from The Agora in Cleveland, OH

[@jejunamja]

@@rockcat6208 OK but you know they played in New Jersey quite a lot. It’s kind of where they were from..

[@TheEnabler23]

@@rockcat6208 This was the regular atmosphere in NJ during those times...Music, parties, and friendship.

[@owensweetland342]

Saw South Side Johnny at Brown University probably 1980. Hall was packed. I was in the last row. Place was rockin'! Wicked awesome!

[@seamusmcfadden994]

I'm not the biggest Bruce fan. BUT if u gave this a thumbs down? U are a sad excuse for a human. Such a great video to transport us back to a great era! Love it!

[@DesertKingAZ]

So glad someone had the foresight to record things like these. Makes living life just a little bit better.

[@paulemmink4303]

Wait till you hit the 2020's

[@valnaples]

GENUINE music performed without ANY bullshit enhancements....so AWESOME!!!! the pure JOY of performing here!

[@pope414]

driving down the shore in my pontiac with 4 of my best buddies to see Southside Johnny & Jukes was the soundtrack of my teens...man I see this and it just brings me home.. growing up as a 70`s teen I believe was the best....and the best it will ever be!

[@charlescoar7069]

The Beach House !!!

[@williamlombardo43]

Been there, was there, " down the shore" Point Pleasant to Sea Side Heights 68- 72

[@pope414]

@@charlescoar7069 Oh Yeah!! we had one in Belmar in the late 70`s boy it was like Animal House ( without the destruction ).. so many are gone...when I watch this I can still see their faces..

[@Jettepsalm]

I am!!! (9/18/2024) I used to live in Asbury and other places around the beach (that's what us natives called it...out of towners called it the shore LOL. Now I'm far away and wasn't able to attend the Sea Hear Now concert. But have been enjoying the videos of it on the tube :) Back in the late 70's, my BFF and I used to go the Pony on Saturday night to spend my babysitting money from Friday night {even tho we weren't quite old enough to...but Butch and Judy turned a blind eye cuz me and my BFF were friends of a friend}. Saw lots of bands back in those days, but when Bruce would jump on stage and close the show were the BEST times and BEST music ever! So I just remembered Southside Johnny- we all just loved his band and music - and am 😁so thrilled to find this video of the good ole days when Bruce would jam w/ the Jukes...and he brought Stevie with him! So glad to find this video, and I will still be listening in 2025, 2026, 2027......

[@shyba2011]

There's some real talent on that stage

[@peterwilson2591]

The Cleveland rock scene was on fire in those days. The Agora brought in so many great artists, WMMS was at it's peak with Coffee Break Concerts, rock star interviews and breaking new acts that most other cities never played (Suzi Quatro, Alex Harvey, etc).

[@williambragg8305]

So true!! We couldn't wait for the coffee break concerts and all the new world premiere singles that WMMS put out. WMMS recently put out a world premiere for The Black Keys. First time they have done that in years. I still listen to 'MMS faithfully.

[@Cldfsn0200]

For us older Springsteen fans from the NY NJ region. We liked Bruce when he was little more than just a better known Southside Johnny.The raspy voice tom cat who was tainted with a greaser's "cruising in the night" type of soul. Made known largely because of a single progressive FM station in NYC called WNEW. You could hear this cat at 2AM whether it was "Jungleland" or "Born To Run". These were songs anthems we liked for ourselves that the rest of the world eventually stole from us.

[@nrohrs3689]

That’s right, my friend. I was there too. Brooklyn, NY in the house!

[@lisaevan4236]

WMMS 75

[@bruceriley4063]

I attended this concert in Cleveland. Bruce had a concert at Richfield Coliseum and Southside attended it, then they all came to downtown Cleveland for Southside's concert. Bruce and E St Band lent some support. What a night !!!!

[@alioggs5083]

My getting ready to go out anthem! And my welcome song at my wedding following our thank you speech! After all we’re having a party!

[@CincyWahoo996]

10/16/2024- just saw Southside perform at Bogart’s here in Cincinnati tonight. Having a party was the second encore. Still just a great fun, fun song to finish the show.

[@richardcoreno]

The soundboard tape of the complete show is probably gathering dust in some vault.

[@TheJMSESQ]

the bad news if you were there that night is that every live performance you'll see after that will pale in comparison. it just doesn't get any better than this. this is also a great example of how live music, when done right, can deliver emotion and energy that studio music can never touch.

[@candycoated2345]

Dam right

[@nanchanger]

eggzactly

[@robertg7521]

john schneller cx

[@valnaples]

Like I said above...the PURE JOY of performing was so awesome!

[@cooleydbt]

This! This is Rock and Roll! Amazing to think song was only 15--16 years old then! 🎉

[@painterroy]

Pure Rock & Roll at its best! Thank God these videos exist1

[@stargazer7876]

I love how BOMBED southside is. I have seen this show so many times. Some of the greatest times of my life.

[@davidcohen6804]

Love this!

[@lyonslaforet]

Reach Up And Touch The Sky (1981) in which you can find a great version of this song is one of the greatest live albums in the history of rock!

[@kevinshea5819]

Can you imagine being lucky enough to be there...WOW!!! The BEST

[@juliascheibner3903]

This is pure joy, friendship and a vivid splendid performance... I'm full of gratitude... Thank you Stevie, Johnny and Bruce

[@Bluzslam]

This was it! Used to see the Jukes at the Stone Pony. A slim "Miami" Steve Van Zandt in the band. Springsteen hanging out in a corner with some georgeous woman...then hopping up on stage for the encores at 2 or 3 in the morning. They're the the heart of rock & roll...and R&B...and blues: REAL & fun..fun...fun. Doesn't get any better than Jersey all night. And the Jukes are still doing it and still a lot of fun. Thanks for posting!

[@natachawirgot1769]

J, adore mon boss et sunshine Johnny tres bon duo ensemble.

[@harryhagen7207]

This is music! Back 20-30 years ago. Let the gode times roll!😅

[@larrykemble3380]

There ain't no other place like the Stone Pony ❤

[@RogerSteinbrinkh2oBrother]

Man, those guys could really rock! This is LIVE, baby!

[@whsdrama87]

i think it is impossible to hate this song...really and truly

[@masatoshifujimoto2236]

サウスサイドジョニー、30年くらい前に後楽園ホールに見に行きました。最高でした！

[@bleedinblues4me]

What a treat!! Southside Johnny and the Dukes(and the BOSS). I only wish that Johnny and the boys could have enjoyed the intertnational success that graced Bruce. That is how much respect and how good the "South" and the boys were! Thank God for KZbin and all you wonderfull fans and how we can go on the internet and relive our youth and musical loves anytime we want. Where's that time machine, I think I want to go right now!

[@christopherallen9580]

I miss the old days. They were good for me and my generation.

[@chandrahvj]

Oh, I remember these days well, when the music was hot, when the men were sweaty and bare-chested and so was the audience. When there was a level of enthusiasm that reached out from the stage and grabbed you in the gut. Who would've thought that it would happen all over again por moi thirty-three years later... These men make me SO happy. This music makes me feel alive. Keep on keepin' on, Jukes and Jersey boys!

[@scotmoser8716]

Saw both of them together on the Jersey Shore in the years leading up to this show. There was such a passion and hunger and it shows here.

[@rixta50]

It is just a JOY to see the Boss and Johnny are letting these classic clips stay up I've counted 8 different shows i saw that were only vivid memories to have them back (like Magic) to see again Is beyond words -Johnny your music are the reason my wife and I are togtherme and my wife

[@carolpicard3716]

This is so great!

[@PUPPET4PESTILENCE]

Thanks for posting. I was at this show at 8 years old. Used to visit my Dad in the summers in Cleveland. He worked security . Seen a bunch of bands in the three years I would visit. Once again thanks for posting. Brings back some good times.

[@michellehalpin7995]

LOVE THUS ❤❤💯💯💯💯

[@RobertaG556]

Love, Love, Love ❤️ 😍 💖

[@debraannfrancis-miller172]

Was there!!! Best concert ever. 6x saw SSJ He brought Ronnie Specter up once .. she has a red leather? Jump suit on. CLE Agora

[@carolburke9153]

Brilliant !!

[@sallyewing3185]

Can only dream having actually been there, this night..fabulous!!

[@blovedbrownsfan77]

I remember watching this on channel 8 in Cleveland. This was filmed live at the Agora Ballroom in Cleveland, Ohio, probably around 1977-78.

[@meesalikeu]

Brian Himes you didnt see this part jon landau nixed them being allowed to show bruce for the encores

[@larrykemble3380]

WOW Steve back in the good old days ❤❤❤

[@jhleon1014]

Oh where is that wayback machine to go back to this night to see them. Going to see Johnny on July 22nd in Chicago and I can't wait!

[@glammer]

Great quality for its age. Nice one.

[@Malc2112]

My father had him as a student in middle school back in the early 60s.

[@iesus68]

Reach Up And Touch The Sky remains one of the best live album never recorded, as well as Parkerilla by Graham Parker and The Rumours. The combination of soul and rock'n'roll proposed by Southside Johnny was like an explosive for my young soul (at that time I was 18 years old...). Thanks for adding this video, is a joy to listen and see how pure can be the music.

[@tomgribbin9531]

Graham Parker and the Rumour were the only other band during this time that could these guys a serious run for their money . Great times.

[@meesalikeu]

FYI this Jukes concert was taped and broadcast latenight on the local cbs cleveland tv show called 'onstage at the agora' and simulcast on wmms. All of it except for these three encores with bruce, that is. Those were not allowed to be shown (although the live audio version of them was often replayed on wmms radio). Thankfully the tv station peeps kept the video, so we have it today via the magic of youtube. All of us old bruce/jukes cleveland fans have always known this video existed and are very glad to finally be able to see it here -- needless to say the rest of the show is great as well.

[@billpayne8296]

meesalikeu My name is Bill Payne, I was a director in Cleveland at WEWS TV and I was hired to direct this concert at the Agora as I was for other concerts including: Todd Rundgren, ToTo, Meat Loaf and others. The first hour was Johnny and the S.S. Jukes, although Steve Van Zant was playing with them that night. Springsteen was playing in a larger venue at the Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio that same night. At the end of his concert I was told he was helicoptered into Cleveland and he and Clarence Cleamons joined Johnny on stage. The concert was a hot mix (meaning I cut it live) and the music hadn't been remixed either. Since I had the four cameras in isolation I was going to remix the video in post and synch the remixed sound onto it. Then word came down that since Bruce had never done a live concert, his management didn't want his first one to be a local broadcast on WEWS (the local ABC affiliate) but wanted a national broadcast. So, I was only allowed to air the first hour with just Johnny and Southside and erase the parts with Bruce. Well, I took a 3/4" copy of the concert before I had the tape operator erase it. I thought I had the only copy, because I had never shown it to anyone, but I guess the tape operator didn't erase it until he made at least one copy and probably more. I was surprised to see it so many years later on line. Bruce and Johnny also did a version of Stagger Lee which was in the concert. Has anyone seen that.

[@meesalikeu]

+Bill Payne hi Bill i recognize your name for sure and thx for your response. How did it happen that you filmed these encores with Bruce anyway even though you knew you were not allowed to broadcast it at the time? And how were you and the tv station able to keep them? I wont ask how they ended up here on youtube lol. Thanks again for shedding light on this - your team did a fantastic job with all those shows.

[@billpayne8296]

meesalikeu Hey, Meesa, Meesa, on the night we shot this, it was a complete surprise when Bruce showed up - we weren't told that he would. So, when we shot the numbers with Bruce I had no idea that they would not be broadcast. I wasn't told that until two days after I had edited the Bruce segments into the show that it wouldn't be broadcast. A version was played on our channel of just Southside and the Jukes (with van Zandt and Clarence Cleamons) and the hour program I had put together with Bruce was supposed to be erased. I had a 3/4" dub of the show made just for me, but I never loaned it to anyone or dubbed off a copy for anyone. That is the truth. I still have the complete show but I've never even played it for anyone. So, I really don't know how these cuts got out. I'm sure the tape operator made a copy for himself before erasing the master and the producer probably had one made as well as various people from my station and the Agora. There is a number on You Tube where Johnny sings "Stagger Lee." I thought Bruce had sang it with him but I was wrong (faulty memory), but it is of poor quality and has obviously been dubbed a number of times. I'm in California now so I'll try to find someone who can take the 3/4" format and burn a CD.My copy is a first generation and I'm sure it's still very clean since it has never been played after all these years. I would love for fans to see the whole concert if I can do it without a legal problem. Good speaking to you.

[@meesalikeu]

+Aron Kozin I know, but bill payne will have a clean, complete uncobbled together first generation copy of the whole show. It deserves to be seen that way. Hooefully he can make it happen when he gets a chance. We all are not getting any younger lol!

[@billpayne8296]

+meesalikeu I will try but I'm a little worried about the legality of releasing it to youtube - I don't want to get sued since the performance doesn't belong to me. I was told to destroy it but, as I told you before, I made a 3/4" copy and, unbeknownst to me, I guess the tape operator did too. There's no other way these clips could have gotten out because I never released any from my copy.

[@onthewatch6178]

After watching this it's me that doesn't to go home. A GREAT clip, a great song, a great performance. Thanks for sharing this.

[@donnabazemore5169]

proud to say i remember these good old days i feel old but very grateful

[@tompezzicara3925]

With my good friend, Steve Becker, on drums. Those were the days!

[@getwrekcedson8614]

You can listen too this song any time this song right here putts you in a good mood😃😃😎🌟

[@JJatHomestead]

You got that right. Horns, bone & sax make the Real Music all come together, along with a drummer that can kick it. JJ

[@cathyanndee9984]

Brings on a sweat just watching.. keep on Johnny even when it slow go❤

[@sadielydonfrontrowcenter3081]

Thank you! It brought back that night for me.

[@judiriva1]

I just finished listening to Bruce read his autobiography "Born to Run" and seeing this performance brings that period in Bruce's life to brilliant reality. Wow - I wish I'd been there. A great Sam Cooke hit sung with white boy soul. The passion kind of reminds me of Van Morrison too.

[@gordongrant8351]

Judi Grunstra Van Morrison drinks from the same well as these guys.

[@barbarakeberle2013]

Bruse needs to stay in his place! This is Southside Johnnys song!! Go far far away Bruce! I love Bruce, I use to anyhow!!!

[@gwynenglishnielsen8596]

Bruce and Johnny together: the perfect Jersey pair!

[@coopsevy5664]

Wow all 4 of the Jerzy boys are singing love it!

[@gjerrildkro]

I think johnny taught bruce alot about havin a good time on stage. Johnny was for real,

[@bethka104]

It always seemed weird that he wasn't as famous because he's one of the best!

[@jamesslinn1603]

Johnny didn't teach Bruce. Dont think so.

[@chris.murrayaucklandlolita135]

This really is how live music should be .....and SAFFY You are Just How a Lover Should Be xx

[@upintheairstudio]

Its a shame they don't make music like this anymore.

[@tctarheelfarmin358]

Johnny still makes music bro

[@CB-xr1eg]

@@tctarheelfarmin358 As does Bruce.

[@rodolfomendoza5955]

The Beauty sound from NJ. 👏👏👏👏✌️🍏

[@wascally60]

Wow! What a great clip!

[@GMEN44811]

Such an awesome song!!!

[@lizlorman8477]

Yes indeed!

[@allamericanlending1]

True jersey boys.......i grew up at the jersey shore....WALL.....southside is from Neptune N>J>......true jersey shore people.....even Bruce...was from Freehold nj....my old man new them.....solid jam.

[@rynocek9435]

Wish I was alive to see this!

[@CB-xr1eg]

You just saw it, are you dead?

[@johnmurphy1442]

Great show in Cleveland! But that sound is pure Jersey shore!! The good old days

[@billmcpheeters1888]

Wish I were there!

[@sandyzelaua2727]

❤Alright😂 Baby you were awsome so cute ❤

[@snipe609]

those were the day's wow do I miss them!

[@MuCowCara]

3/2 beer....sunday night lines at midnight...waiting for alcohol...gotta love Johnny and Cleveland

[@brendajohnson467]

Nice talent. ❤

[@janjovi]

Perfection 🎤🎶🎵🎸🎷

[@Luna810]

This is priceless!!

[@josejones7025]

Saw the Asbury Jukes play with the Stones in 1978. They were about 1/4 inch tall onstage unfortunately it was at a giant stadium ( Soldier field)

[@akinsheye1]

They are having hella fun

[@semilost]

Man its a mind f#@k seeing all these guys when they were so young. They must've been and still living the high life...

[@patcon314]

Imagine having Bruce as a back-up singer.

[@JJatHomestead]

I think this the same night in late 78 when I saw Bruce at the Coliseum. When I got back to CSU they said Bruce was jamming with Southside at the Agora. Ran over there, but too late get in. JJ

[@blomad]

SSJ and Bruce, can't go wrong !

[@Nonkinsense]

Super Cool !

[@drobertfoster]

I was fortunate enough to see several of these occasions at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park back in the 70s. (Check out La Bamba from the Conan O'Brian show!)

[@cathyanndee9984]

Teacher is preaching go Johnny sing it for the barn to blow go go good bye 🎉❤😂

[@LuanneCrink]

Had a fake ID and used to go to the Stone Pony just to see Bruce and Southside Johnny. Those were the days!

[@Paulinkebink]

Johnny is Rock and Roll.

[@drychaf]

Went to see these at Knebworth. There was another group on the bill - 'lead zeppelin' or something like that. Pretty good.

[@temporarystranger95]

How in the world was Springsteen’s show at the Agora, August 9, 1978 not recorded on the house system? Maybe one of the greatest shows in rock history. It’s criminal the video system was turned off.

[@fishman1820]

I remember when Johnny and the Jukes were the house band at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park.....then early in the morning, Bruce and the boys would come in....those were the days

[@bethka104]

I bet that was awesome, going there and seeing all these great musical talents. I first saw South Side Johnny as a little neighborhood bar that had great bands in the 70's, outside D.C.

[@raybaggstrom3789]

I REMBER AS A KID SITTING ON "JOHN MARSH'S" FRONT LAWN WHEN HIS BAND PRACTICED, W/ JOHNNY AND BRUCE!!!!!! BRICK TOWN N.J. ON GREGORY DR.

[@surf421]

This is such a great song - you know you went to a great show when you hear this song! Gonna see him tomorrow 06/27/09 in Pt Lookout NY (free show)

[@josejones7025]

Saw the Asbury Jukes play with the Stones in 1978. They were about 1/4 inch tall onstage unfortunately it was at a giant stadium ( Soldier field)Peter tosh came out and blew the place away a stadium show

[@candycoated2345]

Used to dance to this at George Town. Was at the college when it came on and took the fire extinguisher of the wall and wet down every girl in the place.