The Beat - Mirror In The Bathroom (Top Of The Pops 1980)

[@TimJackson-eq6iy]

This was a golden time for SKA. Taking the Jamaican style scank jazz and adding the Punk beat. Brilliant.

[@peterthomas3679]

Jesus, I miss these days, awesome

[@ritmo113]

Actually brings a tear to my eye.

[@BatterseaBill]

They were simply the best, so much good music, it'll never happen again.

[@iamdrambuie]

So do i , brings a lump up in my throat 😢

[@paulshorney3465]

TUNE. Enough said!!!!!

[@gillianrutherford9140]

Timeless! One of the best songs of all time 👍

[@elinformatorio]

Iconic ska!

[@somethingelse4878]

At 14 I remember getting this, rat race and too much too young

[@petergreen2552]

Jesus_ he was only 17 here. Wow! Ranking Roger RIP. 😥

[@patrickmonteith9060]

I was thirteen living in Manchester and all my friends Black, White , and Asian danced and sang to these SKA songs from The Beat, The Specials,The Selector, Madness and Bad Manners, Great Days ,no money in are pockets no fancy trainers on are feet no labels on are clothes but plenty FUN & Laughter thank you .RIP Roger

[@compostcorner5934]

Yep ,I'm the same age as the late great Roger Charlery ..Rip Roger 🙏 Rip Saxa 🙏 Rip Everett Morton 🙏 🎶🎶

[@morpheusspirit6609]

Thanks to you, I’ve only just learnt about Ranking Roger’s death. So young. Very sad. RIP Roger. 😥💐

[@dfpguitar]

Sometime in the very early 00s I saw Rankin roger play a show with a random assortment of musicians. I had not heard of the beat then , but they played a few of the more uptempo beat songs , and some stuff that sounded more Ragga. Amongst the performers was someone who was either Rogers son or nephew. He looked just like him at around 17 and did incredible vocals and skanking just like Roger. Was cool to see! I was a similar age at the time and the contrast of me and this confident performer Rankin Roger Junior could not have been more different to me who could barely speak to a stranger!

[@kylecduncan]

Very grateful that I came of age with these guys. I was born in ‘62. Saw them with The Clash in ‘83 twice at the Hollywood Palladium, and again at UCLA in ‘85 as General Public.

[@morpheusspirit6609]

I can vividly remember the 1980’s and all of the brilliant Ska music. The Beat was one of my favourites. RIP Ranking Roger. 😢💐

[@lennyweb3178]

Gone but not forgotten. RIP Roger Legend.

[@redscouse7056]

Wasn't this in 79

[@bobq2229]

So the first thing that comes to mind is ska? In the 80s?

[@briancoburn6903]

That bass line is fabulous.

[@ajs41]

Ska music always had that slightly creepy undertone to it, a bit haunted house-like. Love it.

[@brendanmorrissey2104]

It unfortunately took me years to appreciate just how good this is. Better late than never.

[@DonGill-cu5mo]

Such a groove.

[@zarrow50]

is it about drug taking?

[@CindySivak]

Rest in peace Ranking Roger, 2/21/63 - 3/26/19

[@billbrillford7883]

rip

[@slowslack8896]

Crazy to think he was only 18 in this footage

[@dwilson2548]

I do believe he was born in 1961 not 63.

[@nigelwillmott6177]

The best song ever written about narcissism. A Mod Classic.

[@FHIPrincePeter]

Identity by X-ray Specs is pretty much on the mark.

[@kevbrooks]

Nothing to do with revival Mod.

[@briandaws9186]

@@kevbrooks Everything to do with the Mod revival, Why do you say that ?

[@pcbassy9404]

This song defined Ska for me - 44 years ago. And it still does.

[@neilrobinson5115]

Spot on what your saying

[@kevinspachier203]

I remember ranking Roger I'm 55 now I used to play in the arcade game shop in Stretford I used to play the space invader with him and my friends good memories

[@markalton2809]

RIP Saxa a.k.a. Lionel Augustus Martin. Inspiration to myself and many others. Inimitable in tone and style.

[@micko6393]

That was a great track. I still remember it...after 43 years!

[@jabbajoyce427]

Bring them days back 80s we’re the best

[@Penabby]

The sound of my youth, didn't really appreciate it at the time, looking back now it evokes emotions and memories. I don't take it for granted anymore, I miss it

[@fruitcake4t]

loved the way rankin roger moved on stage so carefree

[@markmartin6365]

I always aspired to move like Rankin Roger. But I am a 60 year old white man with 0 rhythm.

[@colinheslop214]

2024 still on my daily playlist along with other 80s and onward gems

[@davidbrennan2253]

We were spoilt at that time,terrific stuff from so many great bands

[@mikepalm6452]

100% with your comment

[@80sandretrogubbins25]

Absolutely. I look upon 1978-82 as one of the golden periods for good music

[@neilrobinson5115]

Very true,Crap now

[@fenham]

1980?? Bloody hell! Where have the last 33 years gone? Still got the vinyl album.. ;)

[@tonygajate5780]

cherish it and the memories, call the people that the song reminds you of, have a great one

[@simonpearn479]

Where have the last 41 years gone?

[@patttrick]

Still here

[@rjbennett3418]

44 now.

[@paulflute]

@@rjbennett3418 and counting.. ;9)

[@Zeibekkikina]

Man, me & my cousins we were all ska mad!! What memories ❤❤

[@javeedsultan8484]

Now this is music, Living through the 60's, 70's, 80's 90's and 00's musically was pure heavenly and so diverse The dross nowadays no comparison

[@FHIPrincePeter]

We took it all for granted back then. On a week by week basis.

[@KrisBain-t6u]

True

[@paulflute]

you're just looking in the wrong places.. ;9)

[@javeedsultan8484]

@@paulflute you shouldn't have to search for good music

[@mtoral2005]

Great song !!! Great sax

[@acidthunder1]

Sax solo with that bass still gives me goosebumps

[@martinbales9997]

When I was young lol used to dance in changing rooms mirrors to this , good times 😂

[@tjwright-df2cu]

Still sounds so good today. A nice piece of Ska

[@WimCalis-sl6tm]

Great pop song. Loved it as when it was first released.

[@imanihekima1659]

I'll never forget when I first heard this. It was played as a new release on a teatime radio show on BBC Radio One. It sounded amazing, and it still does. What a great time to be a 2 Tone fan.

[@gilwood7530]

Imagine us in the US when we first heard it !!! LOL 60yrs old next month and wouldnt trade those days for ANYTHING

[@kalinawhite8697]

The Rock n Roll world was on fire in those years.

[@markainsley231]

What a track this is from a fantastic band

[@Maggi56789]

Loved this song so much, brilliant lyrics, beat, and pathos 👏🥰🇮🇪🇬🇧

[@ellyreginald6546]

I love how both singers are smirking at the hysterical lyrics. Great song. I listen all the time, the CD is in my car :)

[@dewdew34]

I think they laughed at the awful lip syncing ... everyone did it.

[@sdc8547]

One of my favourites of the time. Classic stuff! ❤

[@tazzatamania]

Last saw these in Sheffield, supporting Public Image Ltd a fair few years ago now. Brilliant.

[@corkandi]

Good grief! Was the audience told to sit still? Bloody hell...I've loved this song/band since 79. I've got the 45's, the Lp's & 12"...The Beat were so cool. I used to pretend I was Ranking Roger, in my bedroom wardrobe mirror. My brother hated me for posing, but I didn't care. Some band members may have past on, but they and their music, will live forever!

[@johntate5050]

The audiences were better back then. These days the audience wants to be the start of the show. I can't hear the bands for all the phoney whooping and cheering.

[@Andrea-j2r8b]

FAB! Great band, the title says it all.❤

[@KimTebrok]

Loved this amazing group. Black & white. Truly amazing. Made incredible music that I will treasure until I die 👍

[@garyjohnson7628]

Such a fantastic band 'Twist and craw' was just an outstanding sound.

[@Itstinner]

...and click click is a stormer too

[@somethingelse4878]

Click click

[@lauranewberry6520]

Great song by a brilliant band

[@cityrock1968z]

Brilliant, Hypnotic and Timeless Hit 🎷🎙🎸🎶🥂

[@robertd8351]

Ranking Roger has passed away, so sorry. That song was a favorite when I was about 20.The whole album is still great.

[@JohnnysCafe_]

London in the 80s had so much good music coming from many great bands.

[@GrimUpNorth_yt]

you know The Beat were from Birmingham

[@JohnnysCafe_]

@@GrimUpNorth_yt yes the bands were from all over the UK but London was like the centre and they all played London at the famous venues.

[@jamieorourke767]

They are on tour in UK this month

[@JohnnysCafe_]

@@jamieorourke767 hi Jamie, will you lucky enough to go see them ? Ive settled in Brisbane now so not so many chances for me..

[@MrDunkiep]

Amazing song. Love everything about it.

[@jasonburrows1875]

Cool tune 😎

[@markeckersley5383]

Ranking very high in my opinion my favourite Beat Song.

[@joehart7260]

Great band and the most intriguing lyrics of any ska band at that time.

[@nigelwillmott6177]

The song is about narcissism. IMO, it's the best track of the mod / ska revival of the late 70's.

[@wbertie2604]

@@jacklyn.sentek No, that was 'Tears of a Clown'. First single, on Two Tone, 1979. The one here is from 1980.

[@petergreen2552]

Rest in Peace _ Ranking Roger. Ska man.

[@enzodisciullo2557]

Awesome.

[@gilwood7530]

Takes me back to all the amazing dancing in the 80s ...come out of a concert soaking wet and revived ...shake off the work week demons

[@heyduhrl1758]

I was a light English Beat fan. But with today's music being the way it is. I have been getting into the deeper tracks of the English/ Beat, Rick James and the Vinyl's, It's been good stuff too!

[@tonelemoan]

Same here. The music that back then was "some other tribe's" is now our music and there are seams of back history to plunder.

[@carolinecoffey5404]

How cool Loved this

[@oneilprovost2287]

Just saw The Beat in Berkeley CA 2023 - amazing show! And man, ska bands sure hold up better than punk bands, playing their same stuff.

[@annemarie7254]

Totally cool 😎 I forgot about this song until recently ❤ takes me back to the 80s

[@derekpugh6819]

Love this track.👍

[@jasonpeters3558]

One of TOP5 Bands on this "TOTP 1963-1996"

[@andrewsteele756]

Love the beat 💓

[@reresimone4300]

coming from a non musical country like italy i remember being mesmerised by the whole two-tone wave. the best where, at least for 1 album, the best out there followed by the specials and selecter. their lyrics didnt say anything to us but the music did. unique

[@harrymay2528]

Heaven. We still love you Roger and Saxa!!!

[@daveaustin6196]

Mighty fine musicians

[@Stu-SB]

Sting had a beat T Shirt on in a Police vid

[@standenberg]

Stuart Barriskell kzbin.info/www/bejne/gX-si6KchadrkK8

[@tonbridgeman]

Loved Tommy Vance - he knew a good record even if it wasn't his favourite heavy rock genre and wasn't afraid to say so - as he does at the end.

[@guidoklusmann7458]

Geil auf einem Treffen die Gelegenheit mal wieder was altes geniales Two Tone mäßig zu hören

[@trevorohara4070]

Banger

[@TheFtocFactor]

Loved their first two albums, bought the third one as well, but wasn't overly impressed with it. Loved this song! Still do!

[@markstevenson6635]

Save the 3rd album for later. You'll enjoy it

[@WeazelJaguar]

A top 40 regular on Toronto's CFNY-FM, 102.1, The Spirit of Radio!

[@alanlittle3941]

THAT sound Man!❤

[@EricOwensFlute]

Omg! You’ve just been invited to Top of the Pops! Bring me my cleanest t shirt.

[@MartyMart134]

All my heroes are going one by one, RIP Ranking

[@ianbell7342]

brill band saw them sometime in my heyday ❤

[@EdVanMeyer]

RIP Ranking Roger! Great performance.

[@raffiward9402]

And my old mate ev

[@michaelbarrett5265]

RIPRanking Roger great mod/SKA BAND FROM Brum

[@BIGJAFFA80]

Remember hearing this for the first time in the Indy film gross point blank 👍

[@gronxman1]

The most rock'n'roll looking reggae band I've seen. A Brian Jones Vox teardrop guitar and a Lemmy style Rickenbacker bass???

[@elforeigner3260]

Lucky us who were kids in the eighties 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@genuineperson3540]

Luckier still in the 70s.

[@hanskloss1331]

amazing bass line 😊

[@LarzGustafsson]

Great tune!

[@lmillsie12]

You can tell she's smart and an honest person. Hope she wins this case for her dad. 🙏

[@geekpie100]

Fascinating difference between band and audience. Britain was changing at breakneck speed in '79.

[@jasonpeters3558]

geekpie100 I watched this whole thing fr 1963, I noticed the change in 1977. (for the better. Consistently better)

[@JennyKeetley]

Dave the way your shaking them hips you should be on strictly! great song 👍

[@peters8079]

Brill’.

[@johnmusk7007]

Great band

[@TheBlackHelicopterRevue]

Fantastic song

[@michaelhowitt1318]

Great

[@Challenger540i]

Masterpiece

[@ant01plim]

A beautiful world.

[@milliewilliams7976]

Rest in peace Everett Morgan x

[@milliewilliams7976]

Sorry Morton

[@TheGlassman63]

Bad hair day for Dave. I used to have the same haircut and found water on a comb was very good for flattening those annoying tufts !

[@AdoniaTT]

Where British Ska began...

[@carpnstuff]

As good now as it was 40 years ago....no...better!

[@flashtheoriginal]

Is Dave playing a right handed guitar as a left handed player i.e. keys upside down?

[@martiniv8924]

One of my faves 👌🏻😎

[@richardsingh5827]

Great memories

[@peterheinen6110]

And yes, that is a Rickenbacker bass - defining the record

[@rickfeld7995]

Love TOTP'S even though its all lip-synch.ove The Beat or as we in theU.S. knew them The English Beat. WhT Is Beat? Has so many great songs. If yousee it, grab it.

[@philjames6206]

One the best from the Two-Tone Jukebox. Which led to ulltra hedonism and the 'New Romantics'. Ho-hum. Though some interesting electropop appeared, through the cracks in the slap.Then Britpop. KERRANG!

[@dawnempress5014]

🔥💯🔥💯🔥💯🔥memories RIP🙏

[@colinjames2469]

Roger IN PEACE 🙇🏻‍♂❤

[@nervo6321]

I was never into the two tone thing…but this is a great track

[@seamusegan1311]

They came to Belfast in 1980 check this out..madness. the specials the.beat an the selector .unfortunately back then u had to run the gauntlet to get home if u didn't want a beating because u were from the wrong end of town

[@Mrs.A583]

Take me to my youth