The Associates - Live at Ronnie Scotts, London 1985

[@ScottishTeeVee]

1 of almost 3000 music videos on this channel, all taken from my videotape collection. If you enjoy this channel, then help keep it going via Go Fund Me at gofund.me/f91033fc

[@monicaspector2388]

his voice is otherworldly. may he forever rest peacefully...

[@DavidGCroft]

I remember directing this gig at RScotts. He was a lovely guy.

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Thanks for watching and commenting David. Your work is still appreciated by many. Could you speak to Noel at Talking Pictures TV and do a new Whistle Test / Tube type thing for lovers of real music? 🎸🥁😎

[@1961Blanchflower]

Thanks David - these performances are a bit of a holy grail for Billy Mc fans. For all the crazy pop wizardry of the Associates, he really shone when singing torch songs/ballads like these. Nice that you remember him as a lovely guy (as well as maybe Britain's greatest singer!)

[@MrThomyorkey]

Brilliant artist deserved to be more widely heard

[@nickhowarth4527]

What a fantastic talent absolutely unique in every way such a lovely gentle sole missed very much 😍

[@KAZ132]

Miss you Billy.. You are an absolute legend ❤️

[@robjones2408]

I saw Billy twice in the 1980s. The first time was at a poorly attended gig in the now-defunct Marquee, 1980. The Associates had just released "The Affectionate Punch". They were great. Success beckoned with the glorious "Sulk". I saw him perform again in 1985 at St. Martin's On The Fields. He was still very good, although Alan Rankin had left. The following years were a case of diminishing returns. His tragic suicide was utterly heartbreaking. Only Jeff Buckley matched him vocally, and Jeff didn't last too long either. Remember him this way, with that lovely smile.

[@lyndonbailey3965]

to be honest, I think Billy's voice is more seamless than Jeffs

[@williamr3840]

I was at the St Martin's concert -- 'Perhaps' tour! Brilliant gig, but hardly anyone there. We were in one of the balconies, and the place was half empty. But Billy was stellar as always! :0)

[@lilmouseybrown]

Totally agree, him and Jeff amazing singers…..❤

[@neilmaclean294]

What a beautiful line that last one was … just beautiful.

[@pauldavidlewis1967]

Absolutely love Billy, still my all time favourite singer

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Thanks for watching and commenting Paul

[@simoncloake8051]

this guy was such a talent..thanks for uploading this

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@BenjaminNavillus]

Barring a couple of obvious hits (‘Party Fears Two’, ‘Club Country’ etc.) the thing that held the Associates back commercially was that almost all of their work is a slow burner. So often I’ve heard a song of theirs on first listen that seems not at all catchy and even totally disjointed but on repeat hearings it becomes better than almost anything else that was around at the time (and now, of course). Alas that doesn’t make for a successful pop act, which in a fair world, they should have been.

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Agreed. Thanks for watching and commenting Ben

[@lambofGod886]

Beautiful man, beautiful voice x

[@sierra6588]

Billy was such a brilliant talent, and a beautiful, lovely man. Forever in so many of our hearts.

[@dorisvogt2783]

Unglaubliches Stimmvolumen,einzigartig ausdrucksszark!

[@Auldreekie967]

Breakfast is so hauntingly beautiful. I loved The Associates. In a world full of Ed Shearans, be a Billy. He’s so missed.

[@mikefellows3901]

What a talent this guy was ! God bless Billy !!!

[@russellb5573]

Those cheeky mince pies! Still miss this charming man! We're listening, Billy!

[@spacespace764]

Not a day goes by without listening to a Billy / Associates track. He - They are an obsession. I looooooove these live tracks. Breakfast is UP there with my top favourite songs EVER and this is a stripped down sublime version. Skipping - Perhaps - Fire to Ice - Outernational...all of his catalogue. My final song as I make my merry way will be Nocturne VII.

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@graybearful]

He was a beautiful wild soul; always missed ❤

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Thanks for watching and commenting 🙂

[@albion7000]

Billy was an amazing one off original. Sadly missed.

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching and commenting.

[@KenKeisi]

@@ScottishTeeVee You saved it for the world's cultural treasure trove. Thank you for that! Best wishes from Russia.

[@ScottishTeeVee]

@@KenKeisi Thanks for watching and commenting. I am surprised at how popular certain bands are in Russia 🙂

[@alinedoornhof4341]

Brilliant singer. Saw him live in Utrecht once. 💜

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Thanks for watching and commenting, you were lucky to have seen him live

[@alinedoornhof4341]

I know!​@@ScottishTeeVee

[@celiahouse9255]

Absolutely 💯 brilliant. Love. Celia.xxxxx r I p our Billy xxx

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Thanks for watching and commenting Celia, so few fans ever bother to do so.

[@user-xj9pz9tu6c]

We will never forget you

[@sibeex]

Great to see Billy again, miss him - R.I.P Billy Mac

[@paulcullum5394]

What a feckin star he was.... Totally Unique and the finest pipes...

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Thanks for watching and commenting Paul

[@g-plan9future204]

So talented.billys voice immortal

[@daswank]

what a voice

[@roybatty8366]

If time travel was possible I'd definitely drop in at Ronnie Scott's on the night this gig was on.

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Thanks for watching and commenting Roy

[@annother3350]

My idea of heaven is one day we'll be able to go back spiritually to any time and place and enjoy any moment - - you never know!

[@jamiejamal]

Wish I could have seen Billy live.

[@hablin1]

Billy had a once in a lifetime voice ❤

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@hablin1]

@@ScottishTeeVee I was a big fan back in the day unfortunately never saw him live 😢

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Same, here never saw him, would love to have seen with the Associates @@hablin1

[@beavisbonce]

He would be so popular today

[@agamemnon60]

Absolutely no doubt!

[@jonsilence]

Exquisite..... love you Billy

[@James-wy2pq]

Beautiful

[@ScottishTeeVee]

I am glad you enjoyed this James

[@mumsow]

Too good for this world.

[@robertthrossell4321]

Absolute Legend 👍

[@ScottishTeeVee]

He was.. Thanks for commenting Robert

[@tonyf8872]

there are only two singers that have inspired my singing voice and prowess, and that is Billy MacKenzie and Dusty Springfield

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Thanks for commenting, you are the first person to leave a comment on this video for over a year.

[@williamdonnelly895]

Tony,Jimmy Somerville ❓🤔

[@chrismiller6730]

A family lament ,time I should have spent with you x

[@isobelR1618]

God bless beautiful Billy.

[@mrgood8378]

Fragile but tough.#Knew the Mckenzies , Billy was very generous.

[@joeltwinx3805]

Gloomy Sunday

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Thanks for watching and commenting Joel

[@deydododontdedoh.5672]

♥️Billy 2021♥️

[@matthewbeumer3168]

That voice! Matt the Siouxsie fan.

[@sionnachruadh5355]

thanks.

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@sionnachruadh5355]

The quality of the video is much better than I've seen before. We don't have a lot of Billy's videos, so every record is precious )

[@ScottishTeeVee]

I lots more all the same or better quality. I will upload them asap

[@baronsaturday2103]

Wow, great singer, great man. Heard him a few days back for the first time. Q Quarters, fantastic!

[@katherinehubbard826]

So sad he left us

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Absolutely, the last person I ever expected to leave as he did.

[@DanHunterSportsWriter]

Billy MacKenzie - the Scottish Jeff Buckley

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Yeah I guess you could say that, never thought of Billy like that before

[@MrLadeside]

Such a loss to the music business........Such a talent !!!

[@kennymac6376]

He looks so uncomfortable..hated schedule and anything that may happen in the future.

[@ScottishTeeVee]

I don't think I have seen any interview with Billy where he really is at ease.

[@lindyloo7177]

🎋🕊💞

[@nickmee4617]

He was a one-off.........

[@RedOakCrow]

I wonder were Jeff Buckley's vocals influenced by McKenzie?

[@holliedockrell725]

instrumental sounds a little like Betty blue

[@chrish7975]

Just reading these comments makes me wonder if I'm watching the same video as the rest of you.

[@jasoncaten3712]

Each to their own eh?

[@audreybrewster1160]

Really?

[@kevinmcdonald2735]

Hav a goodnight ya twat

[@jeanettedevereux7664]

Wierd and wonderful ❤

[@anngent4775]

The interviewer is a total embarrassment. Billy you're a giant! Miss you big time x

[@thewomble1509]

Yes, she's abysmal. Who was she?

[@apollomemories7399]

@@thewomble1509 Suzanne Smith.

[@thewomble1509]

@@apollomemories7399 Cheers.

[@dirkbogarde44]

Just a young music journo asking questions....you're way too harsh.

[@blackmore4]

@@dirkbogarde44 You're right. I think KZbin Hate-the-interviewer-itis has become as catching as a cold.

[@jeanettedevereux7664]

Morten h mix and Roxy

[@BLUEHORIZON-g2b]

AS he mentions God, The Book, The Bible states that ALL MUST REPENT so as to enter The Lord God's HEAVEN, I sincerly HOPE that Billy DID THIS before he DIED ???