The Damned - Smash It Up Parts 1 & 2 (Official Audio)

Official audio for Smash It Up Parts 1 & 2 by The Damned, released on Ace Records. Subscribe to the official Ace channel for more classics, lost gems, playlists, and more: / acerecordsbroadcast acerecords.co.u...

[@jennifermittleman1860]

I’m 60 and still love this album dearly!

[@wolfenstein6676]

That's because you've got great taste in music, Jenn :) .

[@SaturnVGirl]

Yep, 62 here, completely agree. Fantastic album, and these tracks are stunning - especially the slide between Parts 1 snd 2 and that epic key/tempo change, plus the chord sequence in the chorus. Almost like being nibbled to death by an Okapi! even ;-)

[@NormAppleton]

I'm 58, yeah

[@patthewoodboy]

I'm 57 and the young lad I work with is 24 ..this is our Friday afternoon anthem :-)

[@delstrain8590]

Punks not dead its a religion now. Strummer and Dave apostles.

[@NormAppleton]

Good man Back when Napster was gonna get wrecked. I spent a weekend uploading Magazine, the Buzzcocks, Dury, Johna Lewie Can, Holger ENO...etc. He had smash it up but had never actually listened to it. He loved and I mean loved this song. Nice thing when your musical Jesuit finds something he missed. It is greater than great.

[@malvinmainwaring3443]

Brilliant hope you both do, god if just one person hears a great band like this great.try search and destroy iggy

[@ericcrawford9827]

Survive brother, I made it to 56, pills, drugs, alcohol, the works, I can still stand up, it's painful, but I can. I saw The Damned by mistake. Local festival 'thing'. I think it became a career, I think they tried to hard. The goth-big hair shit was a disaster. Eloise? Awful. Keep safe. x

[@patthewoodboy]

we no longer work together . I work as a carer now and he works for a big glass manufacturer , we still meet up for beer and chats .. until Covid bollox.. as soon as the pubs are open we will have a beer together :-)

[@BoroAsh]

This band had such a influence on me as a teen. At 54 now I still love their music.

[@NormAppleton]

I'm 55, youngun. I agree.

[@musiquelondres5453]

@@NormAppleton Yeah but that was a year ago :) He's the same age as us both :)

[@milfredcummings717]

@@shingodzero Damn, he is Dr. Dexter Holland!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ql7Gan1nptqVZ9k 🤣🤣🤣

[@jimbogarner144]

Turning 60 in two weeks. Been with The Damned since Phantasmagoria, so I'm still a noobie. lol. Smash it up! #chinho

[@stevekennedy8264]

Captain say what . captain say what you want!

[@imagem812]

I'm 61. I'll still be listening to this when I'm 91. I'll smash it up at the old folks home. Lol.

[@NormAppleton]

You won't be 91, and you don't want to be

[@allantucker4972]

Me too..... seeing them live was the well one of my favourite gigs

[@wolfenstein6676]

You'll be 101, mate, still freakin' out the neighbours with some good ol' British Punk Rock 🎸🥁🧷😂.

[@aldiazhar1730]

I'm 30 and love this song

[@steve40092]

g'wan lad

[@allanbrown8394]

Seen them last night in Glasgow. So glad they played this. Seen that with previous dates they hadn’t. Pleasant surprise. Brilliant band.

[@fuckweedMegafayce]

RIP Dug, my brother who clued me into these. Smash it up

[@Dillboy]

One of the best songs EVER

[@kymbawhitelion2603]

Agreed!

[@Dillboy]

LOVE IT

[@fuzzywumble]

listening in 2018, agreed.

[@susanb.1113]

THE best ......

[@oyamamahiro2003]

David Brown OW RIGHT!!!

[@wendyfreeman314]

My fave Damned song and still sounds great 40 years later🤣

[@sundog6820]

bangers for us 70's kids ☠💋

[@TheMercury-13]

for any kids with ears.. 😄

[@gogoyubari366]

One of the greatest rock and roll songs ever!

[@timlowe9346]

Just reconnected with this song after 30 years.....omg it is truly superb

[@MrSotaPhonk]

So glad I had an older brother, he put me onto this when I was 11 and fell in love. This was Amsterdam in 2003, I caught the nearest tram line to "Independent Outlet" (Skate shop/Record store) as soon as I could and grabbed Machine Gun Etiquette, The Damned BBC Sessions and Damned Damned Damned. Of course I moved back to Minneapolis when I was 13 and none of my friends knew about The Damned or Subhumans or even The Misfits really. Ahh, the sad reality of life in a suburban bubble.

[@foto21]

The 'A Day in the Life' of punk rock. Ridiculously underrated at least by the mainstream. I don't know what else anyone could want from a song. Still only barely over 5 mins with a beautiful slow guitar and bass introduction. For punk rock, it sure starts out like a late 60s melodic song, then turns into punk song. The end is hilarious. This was one of those bands that was pure talent and intent. The way their songs are put together are not quite 100% happenstance, but planning won't get you there. This is a band living its life, not calculating. It's why the energy comes through so effortlessly.

[@TehGav]

I would say that 'Curtain Call' is the Damned's 'Day In the Life,' but point def taken.

[@seanqueripel6230]

Still love this tune, 57 now and still Rockin 😂

[@petekelsall4299]

Rest in peace Mark ‘Summie’ Sumner, a Damned fan through and through, wherever You are I hope Your Smashing things up.

[@tonydiego5827]

Heard this for the first time yesterday. AMAZING! I can’t stop listening to it!

[@brutalgrapes]

love this track so much

[@stevekennedy8264]

Cool sensible s coming to nz in July !!!!

[@historyofrockmusic-mostpow3826]

best intro ever

[@pigface2862]

Seagulls is good tòo.

[@ephemere82]

first part is in my head since 2 months. can't get it out of my mind. amazing

[@beltanetrex]

Captain Sensible wrote the instrumental intro out of mourning and tribute to his friend and musical hero Marc Bolan of T.Rex when he died in the now infamous car crash in september of 77.

[@guillermoortega4119]

AWESOME

[@gamalsaba2783]

I'm 55 years old and I Smash it Up!!

[@mattborgeson1360]

saw these guys last summer in chicago at riot fest, they still can rock out hard! loved being able to see them finally

[@mattborgeson1360]

they also closed with this song I believe

[@criointhenews]

Saw them in Budapest, live, 3/4 original members (-scabies). I brought people along who never dreamed such music existed. Then they were blown away that this is almost 50 years old. It continues to change lives.

[@johnmcvicar8475]

BRILLANT ONE OF THE TOP TEN INTRO OF ALL TIME ROCK ON GUYS 💣

[@michaelsimmons5710]

Got this for Christmas when I was 16....still love it at 57

[@NormAppleton]

I notice 54-57 is the sweet spot. Moi Aussi

[@jonford6119]

@@NormAppleton Me too. At my age, 56, people expect me to be sober, dignified and respectable. I constantly disappoint them........

[@iandavis5739]

Bought it in 1979. Still on my regular playlist at 58. Brilliant album that's aged really well, unlike me !

[@jozwoz]

I'm 46 and loved this band forever.

[@NormAppleton]

A lad that loves history

[@joyceslaton233]

If you put on part 2 at any house party, everyone goes out of their mind dancing

[@fefloria]

wow I have never heard this song before apart from the Offspring cover and this is amazing!!

[@IllllllllllI]

22 years of age n absolutely love this song proper underrated classic

[@jasonpanozzo3317]

Hearing this again at 41 my heart is in my throat and water in my eye

[@0191mart1]

56 mate Great memories

[@kennyloggins465]

Beautiful song :)

[@MiaMeezy]

Brought in the New Year 2023 with nothing but the best! 🖤The Damned 2023🖤

[@snfu6574]

One of the best bands ever

[@glenngummere4864]

They put on the best show I’ve ever been to in Dallas 😢 still sound great love them great memories

[@contabilidad03]

I heard about The Damned when I heard "Alone Again Or" on a radio station in Lima, Perú in 2017. Later I discovered "New Rose" and found out more about them. Now I love them.

[@Dontmarryher]

I hope you found out more about Love the group that did the original alone again or as well both excellent bands for their time.

[@joeyhuebner10]

Love was a great group, they did the original 'Alone Again Or'. 'Seven and Seven Is' and 'A House Is Not A Motel' are some other great tracks.

[@wayneroehrich3264]

A beautiful tribute to Marc bolan.

[@patthewoodboy]

this is me and my work mates friday anthem ...we play it when we got the work out on time ..we smashed it :-)

[@pamelahaze3211]

They compose songs with both minor and major chords..sad and happy

[@wowomah6194]

Really sounds like the Prototype for much Post-Punk work...look at the Cure, the Smiths, and so on...cool

[@TigerCeltKing]

And public image limited dont' forget :D Fantastic bands mate! :)

[@gao1258]

+Wowo Mah and Rolling Stone left the Damned off their greatest Punk Rock lps list ; ;

[@fozzilla123]

The Damned are the reason we have Punk. Thats why my man.

[@vodaploda]

hahahah

[@ferroxglideh5621]

@@vodaploda heh heh heh

[@blanchertthomas3640]

F'n Somethings Ive Heard In My Dreams Was Music That I Am Not Familiar With .. Im Sure That This Was Played In A Dream Or Once In My Lifetime ... My Love For Music 🎶 I Can't Ignore The Nostalgia !!!!!

[@AdaptiveApeHybrid]

The Damned are legendary imo. This was one of the first punk bands I heard as a kid. My mom loved their cover of Alone Again Or and I grew up as the internet started to blossom. I was always eager to look things up and absorb information so this band sent me down a musical rabbit hole. This band had such an impact on me. As far as I can tell, this was one of the first poppy punk bands ever. They'll always have a special place in my heart

[@iliasgkalgkanopoulos8397]

amazing version. primary new wave in 79. masterpiece!!!!

[@jjgillmen]

"Driver: Parallel Lines" -- first time I heard this track.

[@RaSillet]

amidst these dark fucking times we still have frank. im so thankful and grateful for this man

[@user-bi4oz7qw5s]

Shia Labeouf me too

[@cristianocris9503]

This music is wonderful!!!!

[@jackwezesa1081]

WBCN 104.1 in Boston. Great memories from 1979! ! !

[@user-jb7et9iq2r]

Such good and bad times with this song. Been well over 30 years and I'll always love this song.. Damned.. all their songs.. Thanks for the post!

[@sidswit9369]

Brings back meny happy memories

[@theopaijmans6521]

greatest intro ever.

[@m1grandads830]

Don't forget the actual song aswell

[@kevinwright1757]

Hey wot about curtain call c,mon

[@yvesescriva8661]

Spend 3 weeks in July 1982 at 15 years old in London , i was walking Oxford Street and going to Brixton to buy all the ep of the Damned ;)

[@veb7869]

Any gen zers here? (I found this in a random mix with buzzcocks songs. I'm in love)

[@gauche5800]

Right here. I found this from the algorithm.

[@ResidentMich]

I was so lucky to be guested to their anniversary gig in Manchester which was recorded for the DVD in Manchester. The Captain came on alone and did a turn with the guitar. Absolutely amazing gig. The guy who took me to the gig for my birthday died a few days later in a car crash so it was even more personal for me. Personally I am glad it was these guys who were creditted with THE FIRST punk single.

[@stevekennedy8264]

Sad ending to your friend but luckily he saw the damned❤

[@ejesg1]

Captain Sensible came up with the guitar part for Smash it Up after he heard Marc Bolan had died in a car crash ,they had become friends as The Damned and T Rex were touring together in 1977.

[@paulamichel4061]

@@ejesg1 thanks for that info. The Captain is so underrated as a guitarist due to his on stage antics.

[@Dillboy]

Brilliant stuff takes me back!

[@triciak3935]

This has been haunting me for weeks

[@josundjosund4055]

Havent hear this song for years, classic punk song, ooh ooh, Smash it up, makes me want to do rebellious stuff, but its too cold outside!

[@brendanmcghee1497]

Brendan McGhee..I was in a punk band..Heard this in 79.Just heard it again today. 22.12.2023. It is so independent if any other music . It's reminds me of Supertramp, the music us far more meaningful & resonant that the lyrics. Ie Don't leave me now. School. Rudy. Crime of the Century. Don't leave me now.

[@KarenEtheridge-s3l]

I am 58 and LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE them, this is the best album

[@idaliciofunk]

Lyrics: We've been crying now for much too long And now we're gonna dance to a different song I'm gonna scream and shout til my dying breath I'm gonna smash it up til theres nothing left Oooh ooh smash it up, smash it up, smash it up Oooh ooh smash it up, smash it up, smash it up People call me villain oh its such a shame Maybe its my clothes must be to blame I don't even care if I look a mess Don't wanna be a sucker like all the rest Oooh ooh smash it up, smash it up, smash it up Oooh ooh smash it up, smash it up, smash it up Smash it up Smash it up Smash it up Smash it up Smash it up Smash it up, you can keep your krishna burgers Smash it up, and your Glastonbury hippies Smash it up, you can stick your frothy lager Smash it up, and your blow wave hairstyles And everybody's smashing things down I said everybody's smashing things down yeah

[@fretworker66]

Nibbled to death by an okapi Nibbled to death by an okapi (Fade)

[@RD-ox3ce]

Smash it Up is got to be one of the best fucking songs ever 👍

[@MissesLily]

Thank you Frank for bringing me here

[@deansacca781]

So underrated.....

[@peteradams982]

I'm 67 ,they still sound great.

[@markgerstenfeld1305]

Me too, also love it. I had the honor of introducing them for The Last Damned Show at the Cameo Theatre on Miami Beach. So fucking cool

[@willmac5642]

Captain sensible wrote pt1 melody in his bedroom after hearing of Marc Bolans death.

[@paulwatkins2579]

Brilliant album. R.I.P Algy Gray

[@natashagascon5588]

I'll be at the next Damned show in Los Angeles. ❤

[@TheBlocklandPlayer]

Five Minutes And Fifteen Seconds I Will Never Regret Spending

[@oliverfabig7866]

I´m 57 too. Seems all '67rs luv it ^^

[@NormAppleton]

I feel like every person that loves this also loves Magazine and the Stranglers

[@davidbolger2000AD]

Or Motörhead and TANK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@NormAppleton]

@@davidbolger2000AD I like motorhead, but they have one song

[@defiantraven7915]

Happy Birthday Dave Vanian 60 years old today..

[@pup1008]

OH GOD! Don't tell me that! I'm still getting over a mate of mine becoming a granddad!

[@lolbroh]

This song give me memory's of Driver Parallel Lines back. Good game and good song!, Well I am 18 but, u know i am born in a wrong year... I wish i was born on 1960-1965. well I am glad my parents loves this old music!

[@Chaloklum-Diving]

lolbroh be so grateful to your folks for contact with an era of real music

[@tekunin5407]

2 versions of Smash It Up, 2 versions of Dick Grayson, and 2 different vehicles getting stolen. Some things never change lol

[@davidramsay5449]

Here because of LGs tweet!

[@bumbudapurroyco9893]

Same

[@pricerachelann88]

Me too!!💜

[@mkiswatoo]

What's that?

[@s.miller2648]

shut up

[@Burningwithecstasy]

isn't LG a South Korean company?

[@trishkd6391]

It is beautiful

[@graemepirie5977]

Seen the dammed twice it was unique night to unique punk muzik

[@murphymary1015]

Great songs.

[@thenazarite2444]

Saw them, Royal Court Liverpool. 1981

[@thenazarite2444]

Stone Cold Punk Rock Classic

[@alexhill9376]

thanks my man frank

[@canthony722]

The beginning and the very end are my favorite parts (melodically for the beginning intro) and the part at the end where they are doing kind of a Beatles-esque thing"... aahhh say eveeerry body's smahing things dowwnn..." Great tune

[@mightyV444]

Part 1 is inspired and dedicated to Marc Bolan, who'd helped the Damned during their early days by taking them on tour with his band T-Rex and to open for them 🙂

[@seankilburn7200]

@@mightyV444 Good to know. That’s definitely the best part of the song in my opinion. Big fan of Bolan as well

[@mightyV444]

@@seankilburn7200 - I quite like him myself, and 'Hot Love' has been my T-Rex favourite since my childhood in the 70's 😀 And I feel the same way about 'Smash It Up' like you do; I quite often play Pt.I when I have a bit of a noodle on my guitar 😊 But I don't really play it like Captain Sensible is showing here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pajUYaSXZ8mafKc 😄

[@tubularbelter]

I'm away to put this on and jump around with my Gibson SG, I love playing this song still at 54.

[@Gazzthemightyarseole]

No more music like this 😔

[@dj-um7el]

Ikr MOST stuff today is trash! Ya gotta get to that Indie/Alternative if ya want something good!

[@monsieurlaguillotine3481]

Dumb, braindead, boomer take

[@DumPhuc]

I remember the day I bought this album I was nibbled to death by an Okapi

[@adamgoddard3675]

That was how I discovered Okapis. Before that I thought it was Anna O'karpee

[@robertjohnston4280]

Punk is dead? When will this superb music die? NEVER!!!!!!!!

[@Guesswhosb4ck]

Celestial

[@jeremyp245]

I only ever heard the Offspring cover from Batman Forever which has always been one of my favourites songs. This is good too

[@mightyV444]

My teenage Sons too like the Offspring version better, after hearing it in the same movie.

[@babylonkid]

Me too. We were kids and loved Batman and real music was new and exciting. How were supposed to know it was a cover. Offspring did a great cover. I like them both.

[@Klaus.anal.Schwab]

Love this song so much!!

[@paologrimaldi7906]

The Damned best song ...

[@mr.fracassado7236]

the guitar its wonderfull

[@Ian_owl]

The best ever ceen em over 20 times best gig Sheffield 1984

[@cristianocris9503]

Wonderful!!!!!

[@rebeccarail3637]

Simply beautiful. I love this band so very muchachos Mistress Bex 💋

[@andreymartindejas2157]

when music was music

[@dj-um7el]

Nice yet rough! Love it, actually a 10/10.

[@aaronsaunders6974]

cool song.

[@newmediadenmark_]

Great song.

[@davidthorley6902]

Had the vinyl way back playing pretend drums on my mums couch just afford sticks lol but remember the damned were a big influence on my early years of music god bless 🙌

[@jacobworth1742]

Very underrated good song

[@longbeachlundsXIII]

I Dont even care if I look a mess, Dont want to be a sucker like all the rest.... 😂

[@veb7869]

RELATABLE

[@Tinxtin100]

yes one of the songs of my live !

[@acigarette]

what a great fucking piece of music. lovely.

[@ericcrawford9827]

I'm 60. I'm so special it hurts.

[@dazzp2]

I get ya