Stiff Little Fingers Live Queens Hall Belfast 6 Tracks 1980

[@paulorogerio5611]

Movimento punk nunca a de morrer vou fazer 55 anos ainda curto o movimento redes qdo tinha 14 anos

[@user-zi1bf4me4o]

I have always liked a few SLF songs but only recently got into their whole catalogue. Can't believe all the years I could have been listening to this, a wasted life! Best punk band ever, thats from a lifeling Ramones, Clash and Jam fan. As a southern Irish person with an absolute hatred of sectarianism, this music connects with the passion in my heart. Seeing them live for the first time in a few weeks. Can't wait!!!!!

[@shalomyeshua7156]

I saw SLF as a 13 year old In the Mansion House In Dublin 1979 (or '80?) They left a lifelong Impression-still Absolutely timeless to hear them today,Powerful and Relevant Always-from Co.Louth In Ireland.

[@colin-qp4zr]

i was there too, I'm 53 now and I still love this, it helps me understand my 17 year old son.

[@rorydoconnor]

Colin, as someone who was there, I'm hoping you can answer a question for me, that I've been trying to figure out. Was this Ulster Hall, Whitla Hall or another venue?

[@Ligarius]

​@@rorydoconnor I am never sure of names of the various halls associated with Queen's but it was round side of Student's Union in Elmwood Ave and downstairs.

[@streetsoldier28]

Bloody hell, u r 60 now

[@dee_seejay]

That's a beautiful sentiment m⁸. I'm only a couple of years behind ya btw, no kids tho, guess this helps me understand the youth in general.

[@StevieZero]

Howz life at 61?

[@dj22jamesy]

My 12yr old grandson listens to SLF all the time.

[@1098sdaz]

Raised proper.

[@johnchapman1439]

The power and intensity of the music and Jake’s “gargling with razor blades” singing voice make for some of the greatest rock and roll music that has ever been produced !!!!

[@patrickwest3518]

Best irish band ever.takes me back years seeing them live.fucking awsome

[@tenchahoy47]

What can anyone say about Johnny Was? For a teenage band to take that song and do what they did with it is incredible. That is, for me, the pinnacle of what punk could be. BTW, who put the dislike....? Feargal Sharkey?

[@jduff59]

good one

[@bugler75]

Lol your comment is spot on but the Fearghal Sharkey comment made me laugh!

[@Bradshaw64]

1980 13 years of age seen them live still to this day it inspires me brilliant

[@robertcaffrey6097]

WOW! The whole band and audience are on fire, Inflammable Material for sure.

[@martinschonken8163]

62 now still Rockin. Stiffs are right up there as the top punk band of all time. Bought all the albums. music SLF.

[@1098sdaz]

And to think all that time ago they were only Bits Of Kids themselves. from a 2024 viewpoint you cant even begin to put it into perspective. Fkn awesome, and Hanx.

[@williamarmstrong7836]

Thats the sound track of my life as a teenager in belfast northern ireland great memories

[@NA-iq8sl]

Would you be willing to discuss some of your expirences? I'm writing a historic fiction and really trying to capture the scene as best I can

[@bealfeirste2056]

@@NA-iq8sl The Brits invaded Ireland,took what wasn't theres...we want them out...That day will come.

[@rossyboy251200]

Brilliant band followed SLF all my life and never tire of seeing them live

[@vaughanpower4538]

They sound so relevant and timeless.

[@danielwilliams1062]

This era of SLF is so so so the best. Makes me tingle with excitement every time

[@francoisdorval4800]

THIS IS PURE GOLD, Cheer from Québec & long live to the STIFF LITTLE FINGERS 🔥

[@rabbbie99]

They still sound this good today

[@tonycrossley2465]

Best punk band by a country mile, seen then twice in NZ , couple of great nights

[@marklowe6227]

To anyone who never seen s.l.f live may that be a lesson 2 u u don't know what u r missing met them all at rebellion at Blackpool ,backstage passes then got s.l.f. tattoo on wrist God bless stiff little fingers xxx

[@gordonmathers3388]

1979 Aberdeen - since then the soundtrack of my life, seen them many times in many places since, next up Glasgow Barras sold out on 16th and 17th (Paddys night), can't wait

[@patrickwest3076]

Awesome band great live.best irish band ever.

[@thomasclarke2880]

0:00 Gotta Getaway 4:14 Johnny Was 12:33 Alternative Ulster 15:27 Suspect Device 17:54 Piccadilly Circus 21:24 Silver Lining

[@adriancimino9702]

Absolutely superb!

[@davidcarnegie2272]

Glasgow Apolo. Could be louder than anywhere. Many a fucking good live album recorded there. They tore OUR shit hole down. It did move when everyone was rocking .

[@abadonrealtunes72]

Fantastic video - thank you for sharing

[@mrsuperger5429]

They were brilliant, weren't they. ? I saw them in Glasgow, late 1970's at the Apollo.

[@craigplatt3954]

Like wise seen slf at old apollo brill gig

[@johnchapman1439]

By the way, first time seeing SLF was on the “Go For It” tour of 1981. SLF, with Missing Persons at the Florentine Gardens in Hollywood. Missing Persons was, shall we say, in my opinion, blown off the stage that night.

[@matthewjdouglas6471]

The Jam and slf and the ruts were 3 bands I want to see if I could go back in time

[@jameselliott8203]

I'd see SLF three times !

[@Mr75044]

that fucking drumming man rolls in split second timing always had this band at the top balls of steel.... you'd only get it if you lived the 70s HANX

[@brendanckeenan]

This is phenomenal just wow

[@markjefferys2249]

What an amazing piece of film... My favourite band of all time... First saw them in Birmingham Odeon in 1983.... And just saw them in Bristol on March 9th...with my 17 year old son... And just heard xSLF are playing on Sunday May 14th in my local club. ..in Dartington, Devon.... can't believe it!! 2023 off to a fiery start 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@roughanmacnamara]

Insane how amazing this gig is...if any band ever dreams they were as tight as SLF on this tour they better wake up and apologise

[@rickardlowstedt5849]

This isnt just music. This is a prophetic message in that time. Jake Burns with all his talent could have been doing some commercial junk. Instead he and the band challenged all the political and social ills. They absolutely nailed it with top lyrics and top music. And at such a young age. Other bands like the Clash were great but they were older had more commercial backup and had much more time. SLF did everything at a young age over limited time and I suppose on a limited budget. Correct me if I m wrong. Anyway just check out all the lyrics. Blows you away. Ok better stop now.

[@RichardSmith-ew3xz]

The brother of drummer Jim Reilly, a guy called Kidso Reilly, was shot dead by a British soldier in 1988. He was visiting family in Belfast. He was also road manager for all girl pop group Bananarama. The soldier shot him for no reason and was charged with murder.

[@dougsmith7083]

Incredibly talented musicians. And, Jake was a smokin guitar player at the time of this performance but, he didn't stop working on his playing and, getting better and better over time. He's an extremely underrated guitar player IMO. He's doing a helluva lot of the heavy lifting during the live performances (lead vocals, lead guitar, nuanced guitar accents, master of ceremonies, etc... A fucking Champion

[@markjefferys2249]

Well said!

[@rickykent4543]

Henry cluney, absolute beast.

[@beltanetrex]

He's a huge T.Rex fan too. Almost always has a Bolan shirt on. 😎🎸

[@vipco1295]

I was at this gig. Great post. Thanks for posting.

[@BAGGWIGAN]

The greatest, simple as! cheers

[@kieranlynch1906]

Fuckin amazing band proper music thank god i had a punk big brother got me listening to them

[@gazzyhook7784]

Punk had so much emotion.

[@kVkV-sw5se]

I'm a bit of a mixed bag. I love some of the songs of SLF but am just really finding out about them now. I didn't know where they were from and their connection with history. This just makes me like them more.

[@simonfoster5585]

Brilliant - saw them in Carlisle Town Hall on this tour all those years ago. I was a naïve kid from from New Zealand but they got me into punk and I have been a fan ever since. Saw them recently when they came to NZ, we are all a bit older and bigger, but they put on a great show. Thanks for sharing!

[@dougeroo1]

Saw them at the Whisky in L.A. the first time they came to the states. Got to meet them; nice guys. Music was soooooo much better then, glad I’m old and was there (and all the other great shows I was fortunate enough to see).

[@patrickkearney2338]

I was there!

[@daintdainty]

Just brilliant

[@AndrewCraner-vb7mm]

Superb roll on the barras sat n sun 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@jasonphillips5569]

Saw SLF at the Colston Hall, Bristol in '82 I reckon. Great band live.

[@wordisout242]

So did I 😅

[@gmbe9937]

Love it! Thank's for sharing!!!

[@JulieWallis1963]

Thank you Daniel for sharing this. I saw slf in Sheffield this year, bleeding amazing :-)

[@neilbackhouse4056]

I was at the Newcastle leg!

[@littleianthefirst4934]

saw Johnny Was clip from this gig on Old Grey Whistle Test New Year Special '80, 81, n went n saw em at Mcr Apollo '81, first gig ever went to, every gig Iv'e been to since seemed anticlimactic by comparison, lol

[@garlicchips811]

Jake just creased when that bloke jumps up on suspect device 🤣🤣, back when you didn't need drugs to enjoy music. SLF the 🐐

[@stangiles2001]

I was 10 , not at concert , loved Ulster hall. At 15

[@arcamead1]

Blindin, thought there would be loads of thumbs up for this, amazin

[@craiglucas7671]

Brilliant !!

[@rrrnigth8030]

Realmente é massa pura, vdd 👏👍🎤🥁🎸🔊🎵🎶😎🌍👈🌓🇧🇷

[@as3cs3]

such a pity Jim and Henry aren't still in it. Saw a picture the other day from the 'Tinderbox' era and it was Jake with Steve Grantley and Bruce Foxton but said 'Stiff Little Fingers' underneath 🤔

[@popatyourecords]

subbed cheers great stuff

[@stevecoulter587]

If Brighton was included in this tour I went to that gig.

[@stevemassingham2270]

+Steve Coulter Top Rank 1980, I was there too

[@stevecoulter587]

+Steve Massingham thinking over the years that was possibly the best gig I went to.

[@stevemassingham2270]

+Steve Coulter It was very good, I saw SLF 4 times in 1980. Top Rank in Brighton hosted some excellent gigs in 1980, Penetration, The undertones, Pretenders and UB40 to name a few.

[@theknockbacks9631]

class

[@paulorogerio5611]

Bommmm

[@p-ne]

BIG BAND....

[@steverevins7569]

why is the "category Comedy"?

[@jackiebrown7229]

I'm pretty sure that this was shown with a U2 gig on the same programme, alternating a song from SLF then one from U2.

[@neilconnolly485]

Would have been on bbc2 on Arena

[@drunvert]

One of the best ever. Better than U2 imo

[@johncarvill5569]

Fantastic. When they say Queen's Hall, does that mean the Whitla Hall at Queen's University?

[@paulgrahamedwardspencer5161]

John Carvill queens hall Belfast

[@user-xe7rs7pm8m]

これぞパンクロック☺

[@TVYL3IGH]

An réabhlóid abú...!!

[@triggrnc9563]

Might be wrong but weren't U2 the warm up for this?

[@matthewjohnpalmer]

U2 have never supported SLF, that rumour has been doing the rounds for years!

[@Helen-px9lh]

Only time I ever saw U2 was when they were backing stiff little fingers.

[@sofakingwhat4798]

@@Helen-px9lh Matt seems to be wrong so you're right www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00038lx

[@graemelatimer7904]

@@sofakingwhat4798 those gigs were recorded on different nights....U2 and SLF have never played together.

[@michaelmurphy6934]

​@@graemelatimer7904 yes as bono says all the best for tomorrow jake

[@SATANICODEMONICUS666]

SLF/4L

[@stephenflynn8368]

slf diz falls road

[@philippem4400]

too much too soon.......

[@richardmarks2758]

But don't understand because SLF were always impartial & now a video to people just being antisocial,Bit strange

[@gavintuesday4959]

This group made the Pistols look like clown princes , the Clash look like the bigger frauds that they were (granted did decent music ) and the Ramones look like children

[@as3cs3]

Great, but not as good as Boyzone or Westlife surely? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Getyabootsoffskinny]

God bless Jimmy Reilly .