Steve Jones Performs "Silly Thing" @ Chrome Hearts Factory

[@sageantone7291]

Honestly, one of the most underrated rock songs ever.

[@kevinbaskin9489]

Agreed..it has a relevance to my life , when it didn't years ago

[@MaudTadeth]

Deffinetly.

[@simonhunter3430]

love it xx

[@TheRipoffs777]

本当それ

[@MrMotorNerd]

Always loved it . One of the best from Great rock n roll swindle

[@hekakain4108]

Jonesy's guitar style is so recognisable and unique to him, it still exshites the fook out of me even after all these years of being a Sex Pistols fan...

[@danielsaan1749]

It really flicks ma bean anaw :)

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

@@danielsaan1749I thought bean flicking was a female pastime?! 😂

[@danielsaan1749]

@@Eleventhearlofmars It's a really common saying that I decided to start saying. If I've got a nice cold beer and I take a drink:"Aah, that really flicks ma bean!" It's an expression of appreciation that I really wish more folk would start saying it.

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

@@danielsaan1749 common where? I’ve never heard that term before.

[@danielsaan1749]

@@Eleventhearlofmars Well... Nowhere. Yet. It SHOULD be a common saying everywhere. Would that flick your bean?

[@paulsowney771]

Brilliant singer. Personally need to believe in himself more. Fantastic

[@danielsaan1749]

He always has had more in him than he's ever believed, our Steve

[@petarticinovic2710]

The guy with the Les Paul Jr. is hitting the bends really good.

[@Evlogite19]

Still remains one of my favourite Pistols tunes, even though it’s not really a Pistols song, technically. But it sort of is, since it appeared on the Swindle record. Jones is a really stellar songwriter. This and “Lonely Boy” are fantastic tunes. Question for those that know: Does the Professionals’ music sound a lot like this tune?

[@newcybrown6352]

Yes.

[@davepritchard283]

Always prefered Steve's version to Sid's. Steve had the better voice. Lonely Boy was a classic!

[@mickcrocodiledundee6353]

Yep, if you like the sound of this you'll love the Professionals. More songs in this style.

[@davepritchard283]

@@mickcrocodiledundee6353 I've still got one of their albums somewhere.

[@ackerjawaka1966]

​@@davepritchard283Lonely Boy is my favourite pistols song closely followed by Silly Thing 😜

[@stevenmassey9644]

I don't think history has given credit to Mr Jones as being a brilliant guitarist.....hes been an inspiration to me for nigh on 40 years...never mind the genre of music ..that guy could play...thank you Steve ...to me your a lifelong legend x

[@chrisinfidel]

Can play

[@therespectedlex9794]

He tore another arse out of that wan.

[@punkoid76]

I think you’ll find he did get credit and is highly rated, only muppets that believe the “pistols couldn’t play” myth think otherwise.

[@FigmentSALabel]

Bang on. He mentions in his book that he doesn't know why the Pistols' album isn't considered classic rock.

[@avogaster]

When I was 15, this man made me to buy a guitar....errrr...my parents to buy me a guitar

[@swiftcee266]

Love the fact Jonesy and Cooky stuck together all these years

[@koont666]

Proper muckers from Hammersmith .

[@dowdallerno1]

Real mates.😉

[@NGvgsTV]

The bassist deserves credit for the harmonies! Excellent job.

[@tatethompson1234]

To anyone complaining, Steve has probably sang this song 5 times in 35 years, give him a break. He's older, he's not going to sound like he did in '79

[@evansnick81]

He won't, as Paul Cook sang it anyway

[@tatethompson1234]

nick evans it was released twice. One with Cook on vocals and one with Steve. Then Steve sang it in every Professionals set till there break up, then again in the 90’s with the neurotic outsiders

[@LouieLouie3]

I liked Cooksies vocal a tad more.

[@philipholmes5884]

He made me sing it in 1983..and i messed it up a bit...lol...check out "The Nothings & Steve Jones" Cheers !

[@paulsowney771]

He is top guy doing it live

[@frederickbuchanan4537]

It’s a perfect pop song. And that’s not always a bad thing.

[@dianaspiken]

Pop song? 😂

[@BACALL1965]

It is punk mate

[@johndavey8176]

written about Sid Vicious and his antics.

[@rollacoastaride1937]

classic rock song, it's great to see Jonesy can still blast it out, sounds brill

[@Kelly14UK]

Rolla Coasta Ride Yup. Old bastard was born 13 years before me.

[@_spencerhyde_]

Steve Jones is a legend!!!

[@DavidWilliams-tx4fc]

what a an absolute legend. The quality of music on "Bollocks" is awesome, Jones, Cook and Matlock can play

[@chunkyericsson9038]

yup, matlock is shining on bollocks more than anybody else...

[@allee-82]

Technically it was just Paul & Steve who recorded musical instruments on the Bollocks album

[@deletebilderberg]

@@allee-82 Yet many suggest Matlock was the ‘genius’ 😂

[@outis439-A]

@@deletebilderberghe wrote a lot of the songs

[@bobeee8852]

One great thing I can say about my life is that I have enjoyed the greatest rock/punk/techno bands/artists that have ever been before the stupid boy bands, X-Factor and boring streaming destroyed the (real) music industry. Nice one Steve... the Professionals were one little tight (under rated) band with some great tracks. Thanks Steve and Paul !!

[@dizzyassklown4424]

...lost me at techno...

[@thornbers]

I know Im going to get slaughtered for this but this was/is my favourite Sex Pistols song, so much energy and power.

[@Muirton66]

thornbers Technically not a Pistols song, more of a Professionals ditty but I know exactly what you mean, Silly Thing was always one of my favourites from that era.

[@thornbers]

Muirton66 yes I guess it is a professional’s song really. I ended up here as just finished reading Steve Jones’ book about the sex pistols which is a very good read. Odd how so many other people hanging around McLaren’s shop at the time also went on to be famous.

[@Muirton66]

thornbers Yeah Sex was a magnet for a lot of diverse people back then, Lonely Boy is a good read, I don't know if you have read it but ' I was a teenage Sex Pistol ' by Glen Matlock is also a good insight into the early years, far better reads than Lydons 'No dogs' and 'Anger' which I found were a bit too self praising.

[@thornbers]

I wouldn't have expected anything else from Lydon :) Havent read Matlock's book so thanks for the tip. Oddly I always thought Jones was the 'disturbing' guy in the band as he dressed sort of low key but had an underlying dark edge to him whereas Rotten and Vicious where just pantomime villains. :)

[@2kcars507]

Always loved that song, and this is actually a great version of it. He can still rock it.

[@briandavitt9640]

i tell you for a guy who claimed to hate singing he sure rips it up. hes great

[@spookybaba]

He was the original singer in their first band.

[@pointnozzleaway]

Rock and Roll needs Steve Jones ! yeah

[@LouieLouie3]

I also like “Lonely Boy”

[@markpayne9266]

A powerhouse of a song. Sounding better now than it ever did.

[@waynemanley7039]

He,s paved his own little part of history, earned it too.

[@GM-de6mv]

Underated part of the Rock history...still powerfull

[@Invisifuh]

ピストルズのメンバーが年を重ねて昔の歌を歌うなんて考えられなかったから スティーブのこういう姿が見れて最高に嬉しい。

[@dodgedandle8311]

The thing with Steve Jones is for me he had great timing and a great ear for what makes a song great he really is a lover of music and it’s always showed and this song is a great example of that ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@chrisinfidel]

Great version. Well done to all involved, even the keyboard guy for nodding along :-)

[@kevinwhitaker119]

Me too mate silly thing is an awesome song,I liked back in 79 and it still gives me goosebumps today

[@jasonfitzpatrick6921]

Always been a fab song, and played brilliantly here

[@boredweegie553]

"Oh you silly cow,you've really gone and done it now" ❤️❤️❤️❤️ what a tune

[@bierbauercsaba3049]

That's silly thing not silly cow haha

[@theknightwhosaysni1356]

Love his facial expression at 2.28 during his solo, exactly as the face he pulled playing solo's on the 1977 video in Huddersfield Christmas Day gig when the Pistols played free for the kids of fire fighters who were on strike, and had a cake fight while playing and even took the "f" word out of the songs as they were playing to young kids. (10 - 14 years old)

[@mcfcguvnors]

never mention that in the pres did they :/ twats - to give up xmas is a selfless act

[@seekah1]

A gem from the glory days, still holds up so well.

[@falica77]

killer version

[@rodentsvartgul1676]

Luv himla.

[@garrywood8669]

Really ??

[@ロックシード]

さすがスティーブ 声が出ていて歌がうまい

[@MrMotorNerd]

Written for Steve by his Mate Paul Cook about his heroin addiction . Always loved it since Great Rock n Roll Swindle days circa 1979

[@ludurigan]

this recording is fantastic, terrific quality, thanks so much for sharing! wish there was a recording of this quality of the neurotic outsiders!

[@dennispage3641]

ludurigan should have got a decent session singer in, then Jonesy could've concentrated on what he does best

[@dyrphotography]

Steve Jones is a helluva singer and guitarist! Absolutely Tight and Blazing!

[@gmantramp404]

The singing ain't good at all.

[@shauncalway62]

That's your opinion loser can you do better

[@gadouche6431]

Well, he's neither a great singer nor guitar player. I guess it's what you're used to. It works though.

[@mikebrown8577]

That goddamn man can rock!

[@unclejoe1917]

Silly Thing, Lonely Boy and Here We Go Again are great songs. I pretty much like all the sort of Sex Pistol post-breakup releases. My Way. No One is Innocent. The Eddie Cochran covers. All good stuff.

[@philipholmes5884]

We played most of those with Steve in 1983 ! Type in "The Nothings & Steve Jones" if interested ! Cheers !

[@chrisevans4006]

Black Leather

[@chrisevans4006]

Just Another Dream

[@jean-louisberlatier3433]

I'll always love you Jonesy !

[@tjyamaharacing7734]

Steve jones' PIONEER""

[@thirdofaman]

Thank you for uploading.

[@ckdpraha]

Despite the weight gain, Steve kept rockin'!💪

[@SuperAnimelover100]

Wish he would take the weight off , not healthy for him. I still can't get over him so big now !

[@johnmartin8164]

This song enters my head everytime I drive through Shepherd’s Bush / Hammersmith 👍👍👍👍 love it

[@andyhedges5705]

The person who ruined the Bushranger certainly was a silly thing

[@lucianofigueiredo7220]

@@andyhedges5705 Muito top demais

[@rydalman21]

So bloody tight! Epic tune!

[@RefinedRouge]

Steve jones guitar sound is how i like to listen to guitar the most

[@stevenryles2773]

My brother was a punk in the 70,s big pistols fan I hated them at the time I now have all their albums it took me 30 years but I finally realized how good they were. One of my favourite pistols tracks. And don't forget friggin in the rigging.

[@DAP-mi7ck]

They only had one album.

[@tadgerdavidson5377]

All their albums and Frigging in the rigging....top fan lad

[@adriangould8122]

Great song and brilliant guitarist

[@robgodden6736]

What a great song. Steve Jones sounds great on vocals. Brilliant track.

[@Thesortvokter]

So great!! Used to perform it as a cover back in the late 80's - early 90's..

[@Drumguitarman]

Love you Steve

[@lennywebb6740]

That was better than I expected.

[@ianwhitehead691]

Thanks Steve, Awesome ✊🏻🧷✌🏻♥️

[@danielmendez8429]

ke linnndooooo....

[@beefheart1410]

Great version.

[@andreymurr4785]

Sid lives!I luv Steve and all of his projects but when he starts Oh u Silly Thing!My Heart goes boom!

[@snakefinger]

YEAH, STEVE !

[@davedavidh3328]

Really good live set drummer is class.

[@jasmineblack9778]

This song makes me excited

[@manskullman6509]

I’ve always liked Silly Thing ! Great song by Steve Jones And Paul Cook. Great.

[@tonyrobles2696]

Super, ThankX Steve Jones!!!

[@kelbell9312]

I love this ditty. Great song. Great energy.xxxx

[@DiegoUpG]

O Steve Jones é um grande músico, guitarrista e cantor! Eu tenho os dois álbuns de Studio dele solos que são umas obras primas "Mercy & Fire and gasoline" aquela galera, Steve Jones, Ian Astbury e Billy Duffy é tudo! Vida longa ao Rock N Roll! Di3go Kost3l@... 🤘🎹🎵😎🎸🖤

[@LuisRomero-uq1zw]

The Great Rock and roll Swindle 🙏🎶 Steve Jones

[@jockhart]

Steve Jones , thank you !

[@djerooficial]

Steve Jones venha fazer uns shows no Brasil...

[@davidc5817]

Steve Jones a guitar hero? Yes he really is!

[@paulhank7967]

Legendry Mr. Jones.

[@patrickwest3076]

Great track.great memories. Great era.

[@Studio-62]

Great! Always loved this tune.

[@christinec4923]

Always loved this song and now my kids do!

[@Felipe_Ramone]

Very nice version! Great band Steve got.

[@youjoker9647]

Great song and lyrics

[@st4erry909]

Best song ever

[@helenez2318]

I love the spirit of that song,I can relate even that I m 60 now

[@YGELLYPIKER]

I thought as a kid and still do Steve Jones is cool as fuck

[@karlpriede3893]

Excellent.

[@jakeharrison6603]

Awesome song and an exceptional live performance.

[@marcolopes2876]

Amazing performance! It is clear that everyone is having a good time while playing this tune! Keep on rocking people!

[@gullsrus]

Love this , still great version

[@neilsun2521]

Awesome Jonesy!! A neglected classic off the R&R Swindle

[@barryoneill1703]

What a great song, How come I hadn't t heard it until now,?

[@NDWoj]

Get back in the studio....we need more recorded Jonesy!

[@manskullman6509]

On this song everything works ! Great !

[@MormoZine]

Wow what a rad song. Big fan!!

[@PeteNThat]

How f'n cool is this

[@paulhank7967]

Bought this on 45 Vinyl when first released. Happy days.

[@stevenicholls1986]

Coolest looking Rocker Around ! well that's my opinion anyway :)

[@quintinout]

totally bloody concur bruv !!! When I played it was Stevey that I emulated. He seemed to have the old rock n roll spirit more than anyone !!!

[@lucianofigueiredo7220]

Verdade 1234567o9

[@michaeltb6276]

Thanks for posting. I love this song, and this is a top-notch performance.

[@leedsboy64]

silly thing is brilliant for anyone who does not realise how good steve jones is have a listen all power

[@martygould5114]

Love it!!

[@ahippy8972]

Absolutely love jonesy since 80

[@germinal_ok]

I love this song

[@niklasannonser959]

This is the real thing ;) Punks for ever

[@davejackson5741]

A True Classic...

[@LarzGustafsson]

Brilliant!

[@massapower]

Steve Jones needs to get back on stage & Tour !😎👍🏻👍🏻

[@hf7228]

Come on Jonesy. Reunite with Paul and Glenn and start touring as Spots again !

[@Kelly14UK]

Fuckin BRILLIANT. Good on old Steve. Will always look up to him.

[@Aladinsane77]

Buffff passing time is really merciless

[@BazSouthern]

What's the use in wastin' time, jus' move on leave 'em all behind!! Classic

[@colinbradley9551]

Just stumbled on this, great, superb, awesome 😆

[@seansoblixe9711]

bloody good show mate you still got a great riff