Sugarcubes - Live in Alabama (October 1988) (2/2)

[@SickLikeMe2532]

Two words I didn’t think I would ever find in the same sentence: Sugarcubes and Alabama

[@gamwisesamgee7400]

Exactly why I clicked.

[@garrettramirez428]

I'm surprised they didn't cover "Alabama Song"

[@shandib5328]

"SWEET HOME...SUGARCUBES!" HEHAHEHHEHEHEEHE

[@jacobboren7935]

I can't believe they played there. so strange

[@davidrule1335]

During the punk movement the bands would come down here to the deep south first. Rolling stones did too.

[@chrisf8855]

This band was very talented and unique. Nobody sounds like them. National treasure of Iceland.

[@vhayashi7369]

This is back when music was Real and RAW AND PURE, Sounds so good!!!!!

[@seraphim_sounds]

I love computerized music, but I’m getting tired of it. Miss the old raw sound that died after the 90s.

[@TheNoniebaloney]

I was there! The Eighties were an awesome time to be in college. They are sweating for a reason ...it was about 90 degrees in there in october...i remember hardly being able to breathe! Great show..

[@13Wolfie13]

Nonie kirk I’m in Bham. Where was this? It says in Alabama, but I wondered if it was at the Alabama.

[@robhigdon1415]

I was there as well. I drove over to Auburn from Prattville as I was still in high school at the time. This show and R.E.M. convinced me to go to Auburn.

[@lua7882]

omg, i wish i was there. It seems that 80's were really awesome, but i wasn't even born yet :( its like so free mind. So good music. And Björk so unique from the beginning, so autentic.

[@markt5493]

Great drummer. A big part of their sound.

[@markt5493]

@Kris Fleurinck Agreed. Good math on that one.

[@adriansvarela]

Not good math but yes drums are amazing.

[@alternatemusichistory1187]

Spot on! - I remember seeing them live in Denmark in the early days and I was just amazed of the steadyness of the bas and drums.

[@marekabrooks207]

Been there since the beginning. I like that.

[@ЯрославШевченко-х7й]

My oppinition a little different - not the dramer only but rithm section as a whole

[@mckenzombie]

I live in Alabama...hard to believe there was such a crowd there for them! Just goes to say how amazing she is

[@TheDms42]

Yeah, not gonna lie, I had a hard time imagining the crowd for this one.

[@collegeboy362]

Love this band. Bjork was so talented. I actually like her better with the Cubes than solo.

[@yyz4761]

She was fantastic with the Cubes

[@jamesmaybrick2001]

"was"? She isnt dead.

[@Wannakatana2112]

Agreed

[@OperationNorthwoods]

I was there for this performance, very close to the stage. I didn't know this video existed. Interesting, and I really miss those times.

[@OnlyCatzz]

I like that dissonance sound they make together, don't know what you complaining about, this sound makes them one of the best yet

[@OnlyCatzz]

@jstpgms why?

[@yyz4761]

No complaints here

[@dondouglas]

[@newadventure5609]

Back in the 80s, when their first album was released, I rushed out to buy a copy, because all my friends at the radio station where I worked had told me how great it was. When I first listened to it, I thought it was total garbage, and resold it to a local music store. But now, years later, wish I had it back! This is great stuff!

[@yyz4761]

There is so much music that I didn’t realize at the time how special it was. I can totally relate

[@RateOfChange]

29 years on this planet and I still haven't found any human being sexier than Björk.

[@joeladams2540]

Fifty five years here and me too 🤷

[@dondouglas]

Magga

[@quietreason9667]

True that

[@kristensantos22]

I'm just going to go ahead for agree on their behalf🤌😂 Especially nowadays, a lot of female celebrities get the same plastic surgeries and they all look the same. It was refreshing to discover Björk recently, such an ethereal beauty.

[@seraphim_sounds]

I’m 40 & been listening to her since the mid 90s. She’s the best. Friggin love everything she does. Spread the word to your friends. Everyone should know of this legend.

[@cddickens]

I love watching this. As it turns out, I had just seen them the month before in Raleigh North Carolina. They played the small theater and it was an unbelievable show. I wish I could go back to that time and see them once again.

[@MrDLOC11]

Melodic & sinister, this is both post-punk & hard-core - alternative pop at its finest. These songs represent a new hybrid freedom, previously pioneered by X and the B52's.

[@ryannello]

I envy the unshakable confidence of a man who can’t sing at all yet still believes he belongs on lead vocals in a band that already has Björk in it

[@mastertemple8369]

I hate that idiot........The Yoko of the band.

[@adriansvarela]

Na dude you’re totally wrong. He’s essential to the cubes sound. It wouldn’t be the same without him. He’s a beautiful counter to Bjorks voice

[@josh8078]

@@adriansvarela yeah it's weird but part it's of the sugarcubes Essence

[@Oakenshield69]

And despite what everyone seems to think, Björk defended Einar every time she was being asked irritating questions about him. People like to think she was annoyed by him, that's bullshit.

[@kantstenchonthemel5641]

@@mastertemple8369 naahhh

[@RabidSnot]

my old best friends Mother is related to the Bass player and is his Aunt. I found this out after the Sugarcubes disbanded. But I still saw em 3 times as Sugarcubes and 1st Bjork tour solo. the 80's were the Best of the last century, musically speaking.

[@surfsup5757]

Alabama must've seemed like another planet to them.

[@minstac1530]

Yup. Iceland and Alabama are completely different worlds lol

[@joserolandovenegasa.4211]

😂LOL!!

[@kobrakommandar8370]

Saw them at CBGBs that tour! Perfect place for them (and rather chaotic as well). Drummer has the classic Bow Wow Wow grooves down pat (and bassist as well) and I never realized before but Bjork definitely had an Annabella Lwinn feel in some of her vocal delivery and stage mannerisms. Got to meat Bjork in 2001 (shot a couple interviews with her) and she is indeed a captivating and mesmerizing presence! One of my all time favs for sure!

[@yyz4761]

Dude! Now I’ve gotta look up Annabella Gwinn. The first time I heard Byork I was driving home late at night from a brutal day at work. At first I was like wtf is this? Then I was like this chick is amazing

[@Oakenshield69]

Einar is not everyone's cup of tea for sure, but let's make something clear. People like to think Björk was annoyed with him, which is bullshit. She defended him as part of the Sugarcubes ethos every time someone asked an irritating question about him. And still do to this day.

[@ALXandroATS]

That says more about Bjork than that tone deaf “singer”

[@basicbreakfast]

That doesn’t change the fact that he shouldn’t be anywhere near a microphone or a stage

[@よりよし小牧]

I remember I went to their concert in shibuya Tokyo. She was so cute and the band was so good players

[@herrlastmann1896]

Her vocal and stage presence is literally absorbing the band like a vortex. At this point, going solo was inevitable for her.

[@gregoireb3032]

yep, because Einar is/was awful...

[@kristensantos22]

I am commenting here to give everyone a little bit of hope by letting you know - even now in 2023 people in their 20s are still discovering Björk and the sugarcubes - and absolutely loving it. :)

[@marijo7768]

Mezcla de talentosos musicos. Bjork gana por partida. La mejor voz femenina que he oudo en mi vida❤🎵❣️🫂💋

[@fahrgast237]

I saw them in San Diego, same year as this. I remember the dude was playing a little bugle when we wasn't "singing".

[@natashaeverafter6464]

💜THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS, IT'S FANTASTIC! I APPRECIATE IT VERY MUCH!💜

[@dianamarkham3659]

I used to have this recorded on VHS from 120 min! Thank you for posting this! It brings back so many good memories and all you haters can hold your tongues!

[@Galloway278]

120 Minutes!!! I used to sneak downstairs to watch it! That and The Young Ones!! Hahaha!!!

[@no98765]

@@Galloway278 heartwarming to think that at the same time that I was doing this, you were and many others were too

[@no98765]

same! I had the Cure In Orange on the same tape, also recorded from 120 Minutes

[@Galloway278]

@@no98765 my heart just skipped a beat. I saw The Cure in Houston, TX in July 1986 when I was 14! I was devastated when Robert came to the stage with a crew cut 😂 I’m not sure if that was right before or after The Cure in Orange was filmed but yeah... still the best summer of my life.

[@Ebani]

Back when MTV actually showed music videos...

[@andrealevin8979]

There is nothing more surreal than Bjork in Alabama.

[@sarys73]

For yrs I didn't care for him, but the older I get the more I feel it.

[@lapurta22]

Ignore everything else and behold the primal force of nature that is Björk.

[@Maenadsattack]

I can’t imagine having no clue Bjork existed, then hearing her belt out a song

[@curly-d23]

0:30 The way Björk taps her foot is simply adorable ☺️

[@vitorrosachaves3170]

What a gem. Thanks for posting.

[@louismonroy6488]

Gosh dang it, I wish Björk ruled the world!!! T-T

[@Eisonhawk]

thank god for older sisters, primary school car pools & sugarcubes; amazing

[@ALXandroATS]

At 10:40, Bjork steps up to the plate to save the song, the band, and the concert.

[@silentactor558]

Bjork is the cutest iv ever seen on this living planet

[@seandan7873]

Absolute facts.

[@marekabrooks207]

Wow.

[@Navinrjohnsonspecialpurpose]

War Eagle! I saw some good shows a few years later at Auburn. Was into the solo Bjork by then.

[@rabbbie99]

They made a bit of mess of "Blue Eyed Pop" Maybe that's why Einar needed to talk some Islandic with Bjork after they finished it.

[@darrylwiggins1156]

This is too much fun.fun. fun.love this band.it couldnt exist in america.

[@klaustoth6982]

*björk's opening act in alabama were the eagles*

[@anandawall429]

Im too young to like this. But I do.

[@SG_7733]

I'm glad she went on her own.

[@temirsantos4981]

Bjork gigante perto da banda. Ela realmente tinha que seguir sua carreira solo. Cantando absurdamente demaixxx 😍❤️🎼🎼🎼

[@stevenmccart4816]

the eighties have got to be the best decade for music, i think of all the great bands, the awsome shows, and the diverse sounds and scenes that were happening all at once, electronica, rockabilly, punk,ska all the new sounds and inovative music was so hard to keep up with. music sales must have been off the chart then

[@michaelcraig9449]

50-70's was the best and had the biggest best bands of all time. No one will ever be bigger or have more impact than the Beatles, Elvis, Jimi Hendrix. Allman Bros, etc.

[@scizmeli]

amazing

[@mrsrobertcaverly]

They all belonged. Since then , Bjork has had a very successful career - it all worked out

[@kenday4958]

Smoke and drink while performing

[@curly-d23]

0:02 Majestic

[@rickwhear4016]

I would say college radio put them on the map there as many other college towns.Same as is New Hampshire.Lots of alternative music on college radio. For example Pink Floyd entire album Dark side of the moon i heard on college radio in Illinois

[@bifftetherton7495]

Damn, I'd go solo too if I had to share vox with that kooky weirdo dude.

[@ahmeteroglu2374]

Bağımlılık yaptın Björk :)👋

[@stevemccart9109]

Think ill move to Iceland to find a girlfriend

[@dondouglas]

Bien dicho !!!

[@oliverkraft1621]

take some warm cloth

[@ALXandroATS]

Björk doing her home work.

[@guitaleleoeuvre]

Nice!

[@rikkivillan165]

Good thing time has nothing to do with a brilliant group!

[@dakotakinert1994]

what the heck, that guy in the black just ruining songs left and right hahahahahaha

[@miserableoldbastard7044]

horrid

[@d00m3d_us3r]

He brought an odd uniqueness to the band. Leave Einar alone

[@abfabhippy]

I was right out of High School but I don't know if they came through Cincinnati, Ohio...but I was really bad about keeping up with bands that came here beacause after thae Who Tragedy this town never did get it together on concerts ever again, Cincinnati sucks reallt bad when it comes to concerts, everyone goes to Cleveland instead or Indianapolis.

[@tommypospa]

Coldsweat - amazing vocal lines @5:22. I suspect the Mars Volta was inspired by these.

[@xicanaconsafos]

Tom Pospisil totally💚

[@MrZckato]

gracias!!

[@rov8055]

They should tour with pixies and mazzy star

[@directdebit6078]

That would be epic but these guys broke up a long time ago. They were only together for 6 years

[@groundhog5923]

9:50 'I'm a pony - no, Cowboy' 😆

[@SKS2406]

Never got to see them live, I turned 18 the year after they broke up *sad face*

[@eduardogalicia6610]

Imagina estar en una banda con björk, ser el segundo vocalista es como ser el 3er portero jajaja

[@ajrollo1437]

Now is ze time on Sprockets vhen ve dance!

[@marekabrooks207]

😂😂😂😂

[@SKS2406]

I have never agreed more with any comment on the internet!

[@venus_as_a_boi2278]

To bad I wasn't born yet 😂

[@fairy0fang620]

Little Cube SAME

[@Tigrou7777]

If you will be in your twenties at that time you would be in your fifties right now :(

[@imvandenh]

@@Tigrou7777 so what? I was in my teens at this time, I'm in my forties now and I'm much happier now than I ever was then . Smarter handsomer , have a lot more money and I get laid every single day by chicks that make Magga the keyboard player here look like a damn slag. For some, we age like a fine wine. Others turn to vinegar

[@youtub-fj8mu]

The Einar hate upsets me :(

[@spaceengineer1452]

Birthday ?! If it appeared I didn't recognise it...

[@bluetickgamer]

Ironically, in the end credits only Björk has her first and last name listed. Everyone else in the band it’s just their first name 😂

[@musictubesu.s.3530]

imagine how impeccable Bjork is when she can put up with this icelandic belching peasant in leather pants who sounds like he is about to vomit on stage

[@basil33]

Didn’t she have a baby with him?

[@dagosa1]

Does anybody know what the shoes she's wearing are? The zoom in on them @ 14:26

[@karlamondragon7766]

The other singer is so brave , or so oblivious about himself, like to try to share a stage with her... @@

[@ALXandroATS]

Geez, somebody put that guy out of his misery. No wonder Bjork went solo.

[@Dreestwd]

Nobody's there to see Einar Orn. He should've been just left behind for this tour.

[@rongarza9488]

He could probably sing on key if he would only put on earbuds carrying only his voice. He is hearing himself through the bones in his head, instad of through the air that vibrates the mic. Common mistake. Of course, a few months of singing practice with a headset are required too.

[@eddie9780]

I think you have a bone in your head

[@jkanclark]

Well I’d say this drummer, Stuart Copeland and Larry Mullen should connect for an interesting jam session.

[@DirkDiggler100]

My younger brother got their debut LP. I thought the band was fab, until Einar started rapping, or whatever it was. Björk was something quite new back then. We always thought they were spoiled by Einar, but never envisioned Björk would go solo. Hindsight etc….

[@ExposingZionistEvil]

Who is that GORGEOUS key-boardist!? Was she the same one who was singing "There's more to life than this" in the Debut track "There's More to Life Than This"? Thank you, again, for this concert.

[@charliebe28]

According to Wikipedia, the female keyboardist for The Sugarcubes was/is named Margrét (Magga) Örnólfsdóttir.

[@setasan]

@@imvandenh Nice approach. Here in Brazil we have similar behaviour but there are some "conservative" types that from time to time kill woman because of it.

[@ALXandroATS]

Gudmondsdottir is a legend.

[@soldierofscience2888]

Seems like they were trying to do a Pixies/B52 type of thing. I can see why she went solo.

[@DarkDruid7]

Tasty bass.

[@XellnagaSVK]

too bad it was 6 years before my birth :D

[@jamiek8977]

I am a cowboy in the big city looking for my pony. I don't know where my pony is.

[@ГеоргийГончаров-и4п]

Девочки взрослеют , песенки всё круче , ближе к круче...

[@jkanclark]

U2 comes to mind here

[@ronaldrabanes2452]

the man sings like a screaming mimi

[@marekabrooks207]

Wonder what they’re saying.

[@MR.F30]

too bad I was only 3 lol.

[@sharkclub1]

I'm the same age as bjork.😎😎

[@TundraMouse]

that guy is ruining all my bjork

[@GRPLiningServices]

This is a Sugarcubes gig not a Bjork video.

[@hughcalder5808]

I was there.. I was working for the godfathers the other band were living colour.. it was a multi date tour . Sugarcubes failed to show for the rest of the dates. they only turned up for this one (because the cameras were there?) . yes I did spot Bjork as the talent.. and TO ME the boys in the band looked like rejects from the hitler youth. I even said that evening "she should go solo" to well known manager (who disagreed? I do like to remind him when I see him).. I have been lucky to of seen her perform over the following twenty years.. in japan Iceland Australia Germany England.. etc.. she was/is always worth watching.. 32 years on + she ain't finished yet..

[@ermitanodecasa7298]

Terrible para bjork soportar a einar que tipo mas detestable y desagradable

[@spaceengineer1452]

Why is Eniar there ? Apart from to fuck up the songs...

[@MM-tc3ko]

The male yoko ono

[@MotoXplor]

If Einar had played an instrument, I could see the argument in defending him. But he doesn't contribute anything but noise to this band. And an annoying noise at that. He should have been replaced. Bjork is brilliant! The drummer too.

[@andtheasssawtheangl]

Maybe that's why they called it Noise Pop back then?

[@no98765]

He's an integral part of Life's Too Good, but he ruined the follow up record.

[@flatusvocis.]

He just made the whole band sound much better by comparison, so, there's that!

[@pplareppl]

Perhaps the only way to stands out among the unique singer like Bjork is to be weird… ; /

[@publiusvelocitor4668]

This guy is the Icelandic Fred Schneider.

[@patbuckley3562]

alt yung lean

[@Msantor1605]

I just don't understand. All I keep thinking about is how Terrible this is but I can't turn it off. I'm wondering if my brain is lying to me...🤔

[@philippem4400]

j adorais B avec ce groupe.....

[@arkadiuszstarski]

I would pay for all Sugarcubes songs without that dude's vocals.

[@soversover2231]

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