The Cramps - Psychotic Reaction

Live from Norway during the 6 date tour of Europe 2006

[@JamesClark-oh9sj]

My older brother turned me on to the cramps in late 81 and I was hooked I'm 61 now and I still love the music

[@hirepimike]

Older kids in high school 1981 going into nyc singing their praises. Wish I had gone .

[@MikeInVentura]

I was the Cramps publicist. I loved them so much!!!!!!!!!! This video made my day. Mike In Ventura aka Spike

[@ainebyrne3212]

Hi my friend lived with nick for years I used to babysit kitty

[@OceanSkate401]

No, you weren’t.

[@ainebyrne3212]

nah you weren’t ... i know you’re Lyin your fingers are typin’

[@MikeInVentura]

@@ainebyrne3212 I got photos and press releases to prove it... : )

[@MikeInVentura]

@@OceanSkate401 so punk a reply lol

[@colerobert9700]

Poison Ivy so underrated as a guitar player she shreds!!

[@meganjones6081]

So so true

[@ZOGGYDOGGY]

Like the Coasters. ;)

[@boataxe4605]

Fishnets, red hair, an evil smirk and killer guitar, what’s not to love?

[@paul74432]

She still looks good enough to eat.

[@jeffhunter8518]

Before Poison Ivy came onto the scene the word badass didn't exist.

[@gregbors8364]

If you think you can take her, Well, just you try!

[@haarimeech9305]

yeah, what he said!

[@kenkovar2647]

@@jeffhunter8518 not in current form dude!😎😆

[@prebooomer]

remember folks, this group played Napa State Hospital for the Insane, in Napa California!!!

[@dodibenabba1378]

Ain't such a thing as insane, you can either handle it or you can't...

[@ginsu7077]

Barrie Hellon-Warwick shut up

[@allenkracalik7662]

And they shoulda been committed!

[@4Kandlez]

An insane hospital in California would just be a normal hospital

[@antoinekoule7564]

I shared this song from The Cramps to broadcast it on Radio Saint Affrique FM. Thanx a lot, rock 'n roll long living, you're the welcomes§. Antoine

[@spencerwelchii573]

I love the fact that you have young people listening to a HorrorPsychoBilly band from the 80s play a psychedelic song from the 1960s! in 2011

[@meganjones6081]

57 I still play the cramps

[@TheWolfsnack]

@@meganjones6081 ....69 and still playing the cramps

[@alexandercavendishsimson3962]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣👍 2022 now too 😘

[@anncsimmons7382]

in 2022

[@FGP_Pro]

The Cramps formed in 76.

[@SquirrelMonkeyCom]

English is my 3rd language, so I don't know the right words to describe the awesomeness of this band. But people who love this band, probably understand what I feel.

[@ChuckNorrisUltra]

Let me fix your reply for you: If you can understand me, go fuck yourself, because English is my third language! This band is fucking wicked! (You're welcome)

[@FredFukkinBear]

The most gritty and soulful rendition of this song I've ever heard. Hats off to Return of the Living Dead for exposing me to The Cramps. I know I got to the party a little late, but I still got here with plenty of time to have some fun!

[@andele7938]

Best live band I've ever seen They were mesmerising FULL BLAST fun

[@mavjimbo]

Saw them live, two nights vacj to back, what a blast that was

[@KarstenChart-bj2yj]

I bet. Try and see the Smashing Pumkins live

[@gilbertramos6039]

I was in a small weekend alternative healing class with Lux and Ivy in Encino, CA. Late 1980's or early 1990's, can't remember exactly. Didn't know who they were at the time, but they did share a bit of their musical background with our class. They were thoughtful and quiet students like the rest of us in the class. I remember them fondly and, yes, I can say today that The Cramps kick major ass.

[@jerrystewart6232]

This version of this classic kicks some serious ass!!! Rest in Lux...

[@richardvollin]

The CRAMPS embodied and celebrated everything that was great about American music, art, photography, fashion, cars, and pop culture in general. Lux and Ivy were trendsetters without ever becoming trendy themselves. They were the nucleus of one of the greatest rock and roll bands the United States could lay claim to; always true to their sound, vision, showmanship, and most of all - their loyal fans. They lived the American dream without any strings attached, or apologies given or implied.

[@marcelsebo155]

Perfectly stated.

[@puckishone420]

richardvollin agreed, but for me it was the bloody, blended concoction of all that incorporated sub culture. Ivys rhythmic grinding of then dead surf guitar with Luxe...priceless. Monsters, mayhem, dope fiends and undead rock n roll. Man i feel old, but im proud to say i was part of the birth of American Psychobilly. You hipster fucks will never know....

[@richardmartinez5032]

I've just discovered this band! This song, this performance embodies the soul of Rock N Roll! The guitar wall of sound and distortion and feedback is my dream!

[@NJBellyDanceEvents]

Well stated....

[@fh-lk3fp]

I fucking agree with you, man.

[@scottbuschlen1080]

saw a lot of bands and there are very few who could hold a candle to the live show the Cramps put on. Never left thinking I didn't get my moneys worth from any of the shows I saw over a number of years. Thanks for the reminder.

[@joynthis]

I named my dogs "Lux" and "Ivy," but that was before they drank all my booze, beat me up and stole my car.

[@tapochau]

then they took my girlfriend

[@theatomicclap5328]

joynthis you made my day man thanx👍

[@jongirard2753]

Typical troublemakers.

[@AnthonyBurrito1313]

BEEN THERE

[@aciemiller3443]

haha xD

[@johnm4936]

The Cramps..........A very gifted and underrated band, have been a fan of theirs since 1979, and will continue to do so. R.I.P Lux........we miss you.

[@torgeirtunold-hanssen2521]

I do have the same fan-brain , since 1980 or 1981. I will not stop like those great records i have.

[@mavjimbo]

Saw them twice back to back night, beyond incredible

[@johnnybsteelriff]

Quite simply, one of the greatest bands ever, a flesh and blood cartoon version of rock'n'roll......perfect!!!

[@cripbabe111]

One of the best bands EVER. Years gone now, but still not over Lux leaving us alone in the world to fend for ourselves..

[@olddudeaustin]

Excellent - you never knew what to expect from the Cramps but it was always interesting.

[@ghostdriver7558]

Oh man I miss these guys, simply the greatest live shows I witnessed in my youth, these and the Stooges really put on a rock n roll 'show' !

[@1985cactus]

@Frank Filthyfinger What an idiot

[@j.frankparnell6195]

I remember watching The Cramps for the first time when my dad got one of those ancient 8ft satellite dishes, and nothing was encrypted, so you could basically watch all TV for free. One of the channels was showing Urgh! A Music War. My dad was so aghast at the Cramps, but I thought hey this is cool.

[@chopped4skin620]

One of my all time favourite covers of this song

[@jerrydiem7755]

I heard this song for the first time in 1967 on the local am top 40 station.Iwas my cousin's rec room by myself when it came on.i got right up and turned the radio and stood with my back against the imitation wood wall bouncing back and forth.It was so good that I remembered it in detail.Iwas seventeen at the time.

[@peanutheadslickerthanbadjo9740]

I love they show Ivy's hands . Even though as a teen I thought of only teen dirty thoughts . As I'm older now I recognize her true guitar talents and still have those teen thoughts ;-)

[@firstnamefirst3200]

For the love of ivy

[@matthewgray469]

You are forgiven

[@TheWolfsnack]

..in her 60's now....still hot!

[@waz3128]

Cannot think of a more perfect band to cover this!

[@marktaylor4523]

Ivy is an outstandig icon in her own right

[@pellalee2061]

Saw these guys in the 80s with Lux wearing a gold lame thong and Poison Ivy wearing a belly dancer outfit - They were phenomenal. I love the gritty messiness of them.

[@micahjohnson1855]

Omg, i need this on vinyl😂

[@johnnyjohn8073]

By far one of the greatest bands I ever saw live twice in the late 1980s when I was a kid in southern California. If the Cramps ever get together for a tribute to Lux, Iggy Pop would be the best suited to sing in Lux's place. RIP Lux.

[@shaunclubberlang2887]

Sad to say that not even Iggy could fill that spot

[@johnnyjohn8073]

@@shaunclubberlang2887 No kidding. I think we can all agree with you but I'd rather have an older cat from the same generation with a deep voice sing in tribute to Lux, and not to attempt to copy him. I don't want to see some younger guy acting like Lux as the lead singer to a Cramps come back tour. Sadly, the Cramps is no more. Even more sad would be to see the rest of the band just whither away. I think Peter Murphy would also be a great option but I'm sure he would never do it.

[@shaunclubberlang2887]

@@johnnyjohn8073 Oh god yeah. No one could do it better than Iggy. It's just they broke the mold when they made Lux

[@crysstoll1191]

Two different animals, but i’d jump at a chance to see it omg yeah. I’ve seen them both many times.

[@SandyCheeks63564]

@@ludogayko2512 :(

[@jamessarnik4879]

I saw them at Shaboo Inn in Willimantic Connecticut ..There was about 200 people there ..Look at this concert Thousand and thousands of people..I'm so glad I saw them in 1981..What a great band I saw the original CRAMPS

[@angusmcwhorter9012]

Arguably, the best live band that I ever witnessed... twice!!!!!

[@littleghostfilms3012]

It's good you saw them twice, otherwise you might have thought you were hallucinating the first time.

[@gregbutcher_musicplacecheck12]

That kicked ass, what a cool band, would have been awesome being at the gig.

[@marthacattnurse]

LUX......BEST FRONTMAN EVER!!!

[@charlesgeckler3991]

+Martha Todd Stephens The sexual presence and power were irrepressible, on stage.

[@jaymmzzs]

+Martha Todd Stephens oh yeah

[@TobyRossFun]

Totally

[@neets1437]

Amen

[@jonesy2111]

No one comes close

[@bangtwister]

Glad there is decent live footage. Been a Cramps fan from 83, and I have seen all the bootlegs :-). Thanks for uploading. Rock those Bones Lux!!

[@shelbycabriolet2679]

I liked this so much I watched it twice. And then three times. And then four times. And then...

[@michaelburk9171]

Me too. That throbbing rhythm is amazing

[@Prof_LMC]

You go you girl!!! Such an awesome role model!! GO SISTAH!!!

[@DMSProduktions]

Hahah Ivy rocks! \m/

[@mongimanvox5100]

one of the best bands weve ever had!!respect the lux n ivy!!.xx

[@donhavard6525]

These guys are one of my “evil” faves.Great everything!

[@marihoneey]

I placed them under Naughty Honey playlist 👿

[@birthabutt9555]

Great band....love this stuff. Miss em.

[@meatbundle]

Some times you just gotta rock your way through a gig. They did good.

[@gao1258]

Lux and Ivy's covers were always so good...needs to be an album of Cramps covers

[@gregbors8364]

That’s like half of all their albums

[@Frehleyacedude]

What a loss that no one even heard about when he died. Poison Ivy is such an underrated guitarist too

[@DrFelch]

@Frank Filthyfinger Although I think she is awesome in her distinct way, I have to agree. Underrated is not the word I would use. I hear the same word tossed around about Gregg Ginn, who is, in point of fact, the very worst guitarist in world history to ever achieve his level of notoriety. He sounds like a garbage disposal going around with a fork stuck in the rotor.

[@paulrogers9421]

Greg Ginn rambles endlessly on guitar nowadays... saw "Black Flag" in January 2020

[@moonmelder2965]

she's great for this music .... it's sad that she kind of disappeared after Lux Interior died ... don't know much about what she has done since ... maybe just retired entirely!

[@gregorytimmons4777]

@@moonmelder2965 She was Lux wife. Till the end.

[@TheWolfsnack]

@@moonmelder2965 Maybe...she is in her 60's....love to see her do something with Tina Weymouth....

[@pcallas66]

This was a great version of the song. Thanks for sharing.

[@rlr50]

Great tune. I loved every note.

[@tonynesbit9673]

Best band ever,saw them back in the day with Gregory and nick,that's was it for me lightbulb moment,it felt like l was plugged into the mains they lit me up what a sound! I really miss them.

[@Ratguitar58]

Absolutely Magnificent!!!!!

[@BigMojo_official]

the great Blaster Bill Batman on drums...wow!

[@joebloe5356]

That is not Bateman in this video it's Nicky Beat Alexander ...

[@vegasdave2630]

Saw them years ago in Atlanta and between songs he read outloud the TV guide just so we knew what we were missing RIP LUX!!!!

[@balbinaviola9926]

One of the best band ever, more than a band, a lifestyle, a vision.

[@johnallen9593]

This band gives me the cramps.

[@TheWolfsnack]

Agreed...loved the Cramps and Killing Joke both for that....

[@DwainDwight]

saw them in 1986, ducked out of my high school prom early. quick change in the car park a& then straight in. incredible.

[@jeffmitchell72]

This song kicks ass!!! Rolled over by itself from another song I was listening to. I've never listened to the Cramps, but am about to listen to a bunch of their songs hopping I like them as much as this song.

[@j.dviant]

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[@AugustusLarch]

Kristy Wallace really tears it up. Underrated.

[@Janeandhound]

loving this. a fave song in junior high, but Cramps improved it quite a lot. thanks for upload!

[@beavwarius]

2 of the best shows I ever saw Madison WI, Athens GA.

[@cheeseburgeralltopings7583]

My favorite band to see in NYC at Peppermint Lounge back in the dazyzzzzzs ...whaohhh memories

[@mariapila08]

los amooooo !!!!!

[@rayquigley1327]

What I Love about the Cramps is that if they are slightly out of tune it only serves to enhance the effective edginess that would destroy a lesser band.

[@jamesha175]

what do you mean, "slightly"

[@orchidlilly7518]

Thank-you for posting TheManus02

[@lawrencelaven1407]

Psychotic Reaction was on what I believe was Los Angeles AM radio station KRLA's greatest hits in 1967 or 68. My favorite song, "Dirty Water," by the Standells was on the album too. Being that The Cramps did Psychotic Reaction which they credit to Count Five, they might consider performing Dirty Water: "Down by the river, along with the lovers, fuckers and thieves. Oh, I love that dirty water." The song has a great beat and the guitar kicks ass. The Cramps should check it out. They'll dig it.

[@TheStrangeOne14]

"lovers, muggers, and thieves".

[@gao1258]

LUX, what a performer!

[@freemandiaz5123]

Incredible!!!

[@johnnymoto77]

mind blowing,superb.

[@marthastephens2179]

Best punk band EVER. RIP LUX AND IVY. TO SEE THEM LIVE WAS A REAL TREAT !

[@pauljarvis5384]

Never knew a band that could produce so much energy, and they’re music will live on forever. Now America has Justin Bieber and Katy Perry... so depressing

[@ExternalInputs]

Paul Jarvis You’re depressing. The Cramps were never chart toppers or massively popular like Bieber or Perry. They used to play to three hundred people a lot of the time. America has way more than just those two, get off your arse and seek out some bands that could use some support instead of moaning that yesterday was great but now everything’s crap.

[@bphcx]

@@ExternalInputs amen

[@kentdonaldson6687]

Sorry about Bieber...

[@bobvido9875]

Bieber and Perry? NO! BUT YOU GOT RAP MUSIC! music of the tonedef people

[@joejones9520]

@West Bay K. gdam i know it, i hate dave grohl just as kurt did.

[@zibam982]

I have gone to their concert in the 80's. It was the best.

[@richardthompson5436]

Great version of a great gem of a song.

[@SneedyKetler]

That’s a Jack Casady Bass! I also noticed his carseat strap at 2:57. Something I wanted to create for the longest time. The Cramps were living a dream, or at least living out mine

[@kendoddsdadsdogdied2797]

Loved to have been there! The Cramps were a big part of my youth.Women in the audience are lush!

[@johnhoffmanpaintings8512]

The count five , The cramps and shockabilly show that this is one of the greatest songs EVER.....

[@seymour0930]

Great harmonica solo !!!

[@l34CoNCreepy]

my favorite band in the history of the world

[@jacobanderson2285]

who knew a psychotic reaction could feel this good

[@thewenik6876]

Such a good show. Thanks.

[@geraldsucks]

if you like this you might like my brothers music. his name is Stu Morris and Murder the ghost is a good song by him

[@jbee5382]

Interior always has something in his mouth. Lookin great!

[@richardbustamante8795]

I feel so lucky to have seen them live in S.F. on Halloween.

[@pmarasa]

The smartest, most gleeful, most self-aware “evil rockers” ever. Also tied with the E Street Band as best cover band.

[@Ojoe2010]

evil? they're so sweet!

[@pmarasa]

@@Ojoe2010 hence the air quotes. Oh yes, what attracted me to them in the first place was their sense of play, their smart-silly affection for the music and each other. Lux and Poison are my favorite nerds! (When I was a kid in the '60s I had these weird "monster sounds and dance music" albums--do the Twist while chains clank and wolves howl!--and I'll bet Lux and Poison knew those LPs too.)

[@jaymmzzs]

wow .....amazing

[@kevindobbs1031]

Miss their live shows they were an event when they toured not to be missed rest easy LUX

[@clarkewi]

One of the greatest songs ever written.

[@rosalinacarmo9281]

Vibrante!!....

[@JMD1965]

I miss this band SO much! They were the "Plan 9 from Outer Space" of the music scene!! You either loved the camp or didn't get it. ...I got it!!

[@jodyfarina1147]

Jerry Dismukes hell yes I miss them!!!!!!

[@martinl.7949]

They gave us so many songs to listen to. But I miss'em too bigtime.

[@guillermoortega4119]

AWESOME

[@donhavard6525]

Love theCramps!

[@garyyost8060]

I love both versions of this song the cramps rock it just a bit harder 😁

[@richardmartinez5032]

That guitar is BIG! I love this performance: Otherworldly!

[@sebastianborghi1733]

The "no crowd-surfing" sign should have been ripped off by fans as a gesture of respect to the band

[@notyetskeletal4809]

..and still obeyed.

[@aciemiller3443]

haha xD +1

[@savvycha]

BEST live band ever, forever and ever.

[@christohop]

Awesome!!!

[@mrgorrilla]

the spirit of rock and roll right there before your very eyes

[@MyPappolo1]

fantastici!

[@vmarkhills]

live forever lux, much love

[@JamesClark-oh9sj]

My older brother turned me on to the cramps in 1982 and I was hooked RIP Lux

[@geraldsucks]

if you like this you might like my brothers music. his name is Stu Morris and Murder the ghost is a good song by him

[@JamesClark-oh9sj]

@@geraldsucks I'll check it out

[@cadillacblue3412]

The last tour! SO FUCKING GLAD I SAW THE HALLOWEEN SHOW AT THE FILMORE THAT YEAR! MISS YOU LUX LAMF

[@Espritisback]

Help me. When it's full moon Lux stand in my garden. Then he stares at my window and howls...

[@saintgarluth]

sounds like a dream...-_-

[@trevorbyron8181]

First time I hear about this band, but like them instantly

[@powerpopaholic876]

Well I love the guitarist. Terrific.

[@seancyco9446]

Great cover from a Great Band..

[@blade1953channel2]

I was there in the front row. Cool gig. First and last.

[@daviemcevoy833]

Love the Cramps! R.I.P., Lux! Am pissed you are no longer with us...Rock 'n Roll forever!

[@maynardmoleman]

awesome