THE DAMNED 'Beware Of The Clown' - Official Video

[@thealternativevlog]

As an older punk, I'm glad to see people older than me that are still cool and having fun.

[@kipponi]

Old punk 57 here too in Finland. I have always loved British punk scene. Till the end...

[@deadguy217]

You're cool coz your still here

[@CharlesGorrie]

72…. Have always loved the damned.

[@antoineponcelet]

Well.. they were the first punk band..

[@davids2254]

Life is growing older with The Damned❤

[@paulrous1670]

One of the greatest British bands of all time , still knocking out great sounds and visuals ... brilliant 🎪

[@karllux-d6g]

The Damned have a steady long-running nucleus, that apparently but most likely don''t care much about petty disputes amidst a group with such a jovial career of 47 years in a row. Motörhead and the Ramones set their own tough-to-beat examples, with assorted variations of humour, and bad moods. Remember The Damned were multi-pioneers of 76, winning most records of ''1st Punk band ever to ...'' , so this kinda confirms they're on to a good thing coming. Long live the Damned.

[@gmantramp404]

@@karllux-d6g Nope they split in 78 Vanian was ready to join Doctors of Madness and when I saw The Doomed back in 78 Vanian wasn't part of them 👍

[@karllux-d6g]

@@gmantramp404 'Yes , i do have some memory of replacements back then, but didn't recall it also involved Vanian. Well, then, ... The Damned - the first Punk band to split for months after a 2-year brief introduction and to reunite, keeping the inner circle for another44 years''. That is from MGE on, possibly?

[@seanclark2085]

I saw the Damned as the Doomned , Vanian was on vocals, the only one missing was James( that's why they were performing as the Doomned ....I think) it was a Lycyum show in London, and Damned good too .

[@gmantramp404]

@@seanclark2085 ok but he didn't play in Edinburgh.

[@TheChadTI]

I know Paul has been back for years now but it's still great to see him here.

[@ninjanne]

Meeting him last Sunday after there concert in munich. He's a great Person.

[@goulder72]

He’s a really great bloke it’s great to see him play with them again

[@MH-zg5yw]

I had the chance to meet him in Hollywood back in 91 at the Palace. Cool guy.

[@vermilliongecko]

Paul Gray is a lovely human being, as well as the world's best bass player

[@patrickbuzzo1970]

​@@vermilliongeckowhen i saw the Damned the first time ,was in April 1980 , and Paul Gray was already member of the group ; however, i have appreciated a lot the contribution of Algy Ward. Did you like Ward as bass player? Best regards, Patrick from Italy

[@graemekeable8461]

Daves voice is still spot on 👍

[@bosvensson887]

The Damned seem to be more The Damned than ever while managing to be relevant and contemporary at the same time.

[@petermccartney9233]

I take my hat off to the Damned, they still release new material, unlike others in the genre I could mention

[@The77surfer]

So this song is for EVERY POLITICIAN WORLDWIDE. I really enjoyed this song.

[@brettmeikle]

Yet specifically about the cluster fuck of BawJaws and the vapid robot Truss that replaced him.

[@maddog8621]

I just listened again. I am amazed and encouraged by the Damned. These men never stop producing the best music you can ever hope to hear. And they have no egos. No self regard. I am in awe of these people

[@shortyramone4376]

Saw them last week in Paris. They opened with Street of Dreams. Great show. Never disappointed with the Damned.

[@seaweedsally]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH, Street of Dreams.....EXCELLENT!!!

[@vermilliongecko]

They opened with that in Southampton too. Such a great start to the show, as it was probably the first Damned song I ever heard 38 years ago, so I felt like a teenager again.

[@captainvanian748]

As an old Damned disciple, for me this ranks up there as 1 of their top tunes,

[@noisepollution6761]

Thunderstruck ⛈

[@e.m.b2834]

They have that weird ability to sound timeless.. this could come out in 1979 ..1985 or 2000s ....

[@markpax4587]

Yes

[@lucafatichenti5741]

It's an istant classic

[@vikingvk3013]

Excellent song. Great to see the older bands still producing top tunes 🙂

[@michelelaraia7358]

No wonder

[@ninjanne]

Better than all that mainstream stuff in the Radio

[@garygrimmett7945]

That wouldn't be hard...new music is dead on its arse 😴

[@mistymisterwistyjones9668]

Brilliant. Doing a better job of government criticism than the joker in opposition. A great sounding song.

[@ealing456]

Nail on the head.

[@willow5571]

What are the critisms here?

[@mistymisterwistyjones9668]

@@willow5571 Apart from your spelling?

[@willow5571]

@@mistymisterwistyjones9668 So nothing then...

[@syhewitt6029]

Anti Big Government Anti Racism, fits punk rock and #Biden the Tyrant Racist

[@TheChadTI]

I was crestfallen to see so few views on the Damned KZbin page for this audio track, thank goodness everyone showed up here for the video, much better! This tune feels like a "grower" (Invisible man grew on me. Like a good fungus.)

[@carltwidle9046]

Yay the Damned. My favorite punk band of the 1970s. I like how Captain Sensible is dressed just as he did in 1977 in this video.

[@82angelfan]

The Chicken suit?

[@gianlucacesari7100]

I like to see Captain Sensible still in great health after 40 years! He looks still younger.

[@theselector4733]

That's cos he's Sensible 😆

[@andrewdelouise4830]

I can't wait to hear the whole album,this is great stuff here! Glad they're still going strong

[@earMUSICofficial]

April 28 is the day. You will not be disappointed!

[@vermilliongecko]

Brilliant. The band look like they had a right laugh filming this. Young Will looks like he's settling in nicely.

[@johnsterizer]

Will Young?

[@andylane3739]

Will Taylor

[@COL321]

Will buy the album

[@cwj138]

2:39 "Fuck off" hahahaha

[@stationsixtyseven67]

It's like 'Catchphrase': 'Just say what you see' ...and that's exactly what these lads have always done and continue to do: They hold a mirror up to our ridiculous world and point out the silly and harmfull stuff so WE know what to dodge and what to kick against. Bless em and love 'em and by the gawds we NEED em still.

[@somefatbugger]

Been loving this band since 77/78

[@kevinimp8217]

dam this band is older than me

[@steveparkin2977]

Went to see them in Cardiff last Thursday, totally blew my mind, my childhood anthems being reconstructed with as much rage and passion as the old days, thank you so much boys❤

[@noisepollution6761]

You wouldn't go to a damned concert 👍

[@tonyajm8289]

Damn! this could turn out to be a class album and I love the fact the lads are still having fun!

[@colddarkness1798]

Dave looks like in his 20s and 30s he's literally wine 🍷🧛🏻‍♂️

[@karllux-d6g]

Mr Burns, verging on his 70th decade (soon 69), setting the example : as a state of mind, Punk can't simply die, especially when you're an icon on p*sstaking stances. It's all good promotion, and i've been chain-watching this for half an hour. How's that for a bloke who was 13 in 76? Mr Lett, on his part, though he's also on his healthy late 60s, surprises with a well balanced baritone leading the way. And By the way, so goes Paul Gray with the RickenB. Fantastic Pop song in Punk spirit. Neat.

[@hujands]

Why does it take OG punks to point the finger at the Government ? C'mon youngsters, you're not trying hard enough! Excellent new tune!

[@BadLuckLuke]

The Damned continue to flourish as their punk peers wither and fade

[@chrispraz877]

Justice for all those years they were seemingly underappreciated...imo

[@riannejohnstone]

my favourite band ever!! loving the 2 new songs so far! can't wait to see them live again in liverpool next month :D

[@elusivestranger1032]

Damned fine tune again! Still relevant, still knocking out fabulous songs. Punk rocks finest hand ever.

[@oliverrickard9970]

Wow...that's bloody splendid

[@Riskmangler]

That's some heavy duty voodoo keeping the Damned as sharp and dangerous as they were 50 years ago. Simply brilliant, as always.

[@jonascooper759]

The Damned on point yet again ☝🏻

[@The.Last.Guitar.Hero.]

Listening to the single version without all the video sound effects, the captain is excellent on this. Never gets the credit he deserves on guitar he's excellent. This track gets better the more I hear it 👏

[@buzzabuzza3494]

Remember seeing The Damned at Rock city and Finsbury Park many years ago great times 👏👏👏

[@PuckSlappy]

Dare I say album of the year!? So catchy and fun!

[@mistymisterwistyjones9668]

Dave's black Neumann mic. Love it.

[@careful...Icarus]

Loving this song. The Damned spot on as always. Its funny I can hear Morrissey in my mind singing this. It has his recent vibe. Most righteous. Never a nostalgia act. Cheers

[@deadguy217]

How brilliant is the Sensible

[@deadguy217]

Brilliant is the response cheers

[@joecrean9546]

Absolutely brilliant been a fan of the damned for years the best punk band ever 😀😀 😀😀

[@MagicThys]

The new releases fill me with joy

[@dielel9268]

It’s always been a great musical adventure for so many years with the Damned 🇬🇧

[@martinfitzgerald1605]

Return of The Damned👏🏻

[@hillfigure4]

A real return to form. Great mix as well. 🫶🙌

[@greynick]

Excellent, sound and vision.

[@leejones8848]

Great stuff, this and the Invisible Man are the best stuff they've done for a few albums because the guitar is back rocking and high in the mix again at last! Looking forward to the new album and seeing them soon in brum

[@opaque4742]

Yes, Guitar back up in the mix. Evil Spirits had good material, but guitar was low in the mix and too tame. It felt like Captain was gone and a session guitarist came in and recorded leads and solos on that album...but this is more out front and energetic as it should be.

[@leejones8848]

@Opaque47 *** yeh, totally agree 👍

[@DRIVEUMAD]

excellent. classic Damned.

[@scottculli7851]

These guys are world-class

[@saijala71]

This is everything!!! 🖤🖤🖤

[@angyjanara]

Lyrics: Beware Of The Clown He's not so charming The joke's wearing thin The act alarming Beware Of The Clown Intent on shaking you down Don't pity the fool He's doing nicely A hat full of rules Are dreamed up nightly Don't pity the fool Intent on shaking you down The circus is coming, it's coming to town A tent full of misfits To mess you around Just pack up your trailer and don't come around For a long long long LONG time! Then one day the clown Is gone like magic Replaced by a clone Equally tragic Beware Of The Clown Intent on shaking you down

[@flansolo94]

this is gonna be stuck in my head all day now I can tell

[@flansolo94]

Update - it was

[@mattyg499]

Just beware of the clown……))

[@hamthelad]

That's really good, I'm impressed the can pull a song like that out of the bag after all the years

[@mikeydeloa7348]

Wow, great to hear another song from one of my favorite bands since the late 80's. I have been listening to you guys a lot lately. Love everything you have ever done.

[@alfietomkins7829]

The curse of the Damned,.just as I'm watching this my Roof starts leaking, ha ha, still watched till the end. Now I have some repairs to do, at least I enjoyed the song and the video, thanks guys, see you in April at the Cliffs Pavilion

[@darkersolid5257]

The Captain looking very much like Paul O'Grady

[@rdouthwaite]

Separated at birth...

[@berndheek8961]

The Damned back to their roots. Back where they belong. In my heart and in my favorite rubric. That rocks like hell!! Great! Oi!

[@DamnedMills]

Great song and I can't wait to hear it live

[@JVonghost]

Really like it. Looking forward to the full album

[@patrickfitzgerald2695]

Cracking song gents. Roll on next Thursday for "let's purchase new album" time.

[@williamr3840]

Dave on top form, and The Captain looking particularly beautiful in checkered specs! Love this song! Going to see them in the big smoke soon! :0)

[@satanietzche1888]

Mis amados damned me hacen rejuvenecer. Volvemos a finales de los 70 principios del los 80.

[@betaville72]

The tambo carries that chorus along nicely.

[@mikebest634]

Still sounding fresh after decades ,vanian has still got it ,great vocals .too many bands just go out peddling their old hits , the damned are a true band that keeps recording and evolving .great guitar too ,much more of a rock feel ,album should be good .

[@Eli-Just-Eli]

I am a new fan, started listening to the just 20 yrs ago.

[@jonathannorris8992]

Saw the lads at the Power station in Auckland on Friday, bloody good. And well done Captain for his very well deserved comments on the young support act. It was a rare thing to hear the main band being as positive about there support.

[@davrowb]

Awesomeness!!!!

[@amess0stuff89]

Brilliant tune, never a compromised Damned and I love Captain Sensible dressed up as Captain Senseless!

[@philippabroadhurst5218]

Loving this one !!!! Wish I could hear more than 2 before the gig tonight! xx

[@kevangus5594]

Stunning song

[@misslibs100]

Absolutely magnificent band. They never fail to impress

[@stevecrowhurst9468]

Have always loved these guys. The vid is bit like a punch up in an old people’s home but still FUN

[@kingbob9171]

Dave is defo a vampire like a fine wine good song

[@GardnerGoldsmith]

AWWWWE-SOME!!!! Thanks, all!!! YEAH!!!!

[@karunaroots]

Killers Clowns! Grey cells, 'Little Prick',.. is Sensible' s biggest achievement ever yet !..The Damned should do it!

[@stewright539]

That's the sound I've been waiting to hear from the Damned.A rocking,bouncing,guitar driven blast.Why has it taken so long.

[@kobalt77]

This is way better than I hoped for, this is as good as some of their best work ! amazing !!

[@noisepollution6761]

That's not ok ❤

[@raghadraaag357]

Love you so much guys ,great song I'm gonna listen to it forever🫠🫠

[@Formula-602]

Dave V. high fived me as he jumped off the stage here…maybe 25 years ago!

[@thomasschlesiger8699]

Yeah, Captain Sensible for President. Rock on!!! 🤘🤘🤘

[@douglasfreeman3229]

Great to see that The Captain hasn't become atall sensible in his more mature years. A bit greyer, but still gloriously daft. Hurrah!

[@thknowertheknown]

Bravo, bravo, bravo and bravo again!!

[@toddmodem]

This is probably this best song I've heard from them since "Grimly Fiendish" at St. Andrews Hall in Detroit, 1980s something! Well done!

[@sirgecko666]

Still got it

[@joepollock8455]

Phantasmagoria vibes ✨

[@thefranz77oi]

The great return of the DAMNED!!!!!

[@christophersamuelson451]

Another great one chaps! Elect a clown, expect a circus!

[@10sterlingplz]

I never listened The Damned, but this is pure class. Very catchy!

[@noisepollution6761]

Look for the star of Bethlehem 🌠 the clean ward lane Hamilton nz 2002

[@j.colman6484]

Still sounding and looking fresh, and having fun!

[@goulder72]

Really love this ! Glad to be seeing them again in next couple weeks !

[@simonebernaldi2835]

Timeless. Voice still "darky and punk" Great tune!!!!!!!

[@StevoBortzLevel99]

I haven't been this excited for an album since their last one🤣

[@daevidharvey7113]

Love The Damned ... and the guitars are sounding great ! Very cool ... everything as well of course

[@timmac9985]

the whole album is great

[@dsam6990]

This is really cool, very impressed, I saw them back in the day at the Camden Music Machine with special; guest Nik Turner, think it was there that some punk did a back flip from the upper floor and landed on his head on the dance floor, which was the level below, and about the height of 2 normal sized floors... Anyways I now mostly listen to 70's blues, soul, funk, rock and FunKaDeliC but I'm really loving this!!, real music, bring it on The Damned !!!! before AI takes over

[@SynthesisMod]

They still sound great, happy about the new album.

[@badumar7801]

Awesomely, utterly fucking brilliant!

[@michaelhobson4560]

Who is the woman on the podium towards the end of the video? She looks familiar but can’t place her where from

[@eloise7340]

so good to clown around

[@richard9444]

Luv the dammed, seen them umpteen times , still sound great

[@SalMichael]

Bravo Damned

[@maddog8621]

This is lovely!

[@pmc9941]

Love it!!!