The Darkness - Immigrant Song/ I Believe in a Thing Called Love Live Sydney (10/2/2024)

[@astroandyborgloh]

Being sober for so long was sooo good forJustin. Good, to see him ride again, and again, and again.

[@matthewchunk3689]

getting his teeth fixed was a good investment too. glad he got himself together for what should be the best years of his life.

[@dominikaksiazek7177]

​@@matthewchunk3689 why are people so fixated on having perfect teeth? What did his new teeth change or help him achieve? I'm just curious because I've never really cared how others' teeth looked. To me the only important thing is making sure your teeth are healthy. I'm aware not everybody was born with perfectly straight and snow-white teeth (they are like bones, so it's natural that they aren't pure white) and changing it may cost a small fortune.

[@matthewchunk3689]

True: It is a superficial concern but how your teeth look is related in people's minds to hygiene, attractiveness and status. Plus, having sore teeth just sucks. Getting my teeth fixed felt like a 10 ton weight off my chest. @@dominikaksiazek7177

[@danv8717]

​@@dominikaksiazek7177Because Justin mentioned it on his podcast. How getting his teeth fixed made him feel more confident and secure. He is a singer after all and people do look at his face, mouth, teeth etc when he is performing.

[@dominikaksiazek7177]

@@danv8717 oh, so Justin brought it up in his podcast, I didn't know that. Thanks for the explanation. Ok, now I can see how getting his teeth fixed has helped his confidence grow.

[@blunpabb2766]

I don’t think people realise just how good of a guitarist Justin is 🤘

[@zummazummabaccala]

he sings, he plays the solos, name 3 other Classic rock frontmen Who did it

[@philfyphil]

Really? You obviously don’t play then!

[@philfyphil]

@@zummazummabaccalaChrist, are you fucking serious? Grow up!

[@neurodadvirgent]

If they don't, then they've never listened to The Darkness. 😂

[@synchronicity1470]

they do.

Great fun. Proper musicians who don't take it too seriously. Makes me think of seeing Rod and the Faces in the 70s. Great live entertainment - ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?!!!

[@FrederickChampaguno]

You got to see Rod With The Faces!! 😮😮 that is so awesome. I’ve been spinning those records for the last few weeks. Super underrated

[@thepavementendsnow1901]

You’re kidding, right?

[@veenoir1991]

Lmao Justin takes himself so seriously it's fucking comical, he's such a clown anymore

[@frankpoperowitzmusic]

My dude, Love The Faces! They don’t get enough attention.

[@dougsmith4602]

Justin being ridiculous is what makes the whole thing not too serious. It’s all a goof for fun. They’re in on the joke.

[@kevinsmith5318]

I am late to discovering Justin Hawkins and pretty much through his wonderful blog but holy shit this guy is one cool hard rocking rocker. And he plays a pretty good guitar with the vocals to go with it. A true rock star! So few of them exist anymore. Rock on SIR Hawkins. You have a (new) fan for life! (P.S. I bought all of the Darkness albums because of you so go buy yourself a burger with the proceeds😁)

[@parisbear6062]

Same here - been following his Blog.

[@ElricX]

Yep, same here. I knew the song a Thing called Love but that was about it. Recently stumbled onto his KZbin channel. He and the Darkness are awesome!

[@mickadams1905]

The Darkness is a band that always sounded awesome to me and I loved how they seemed to be channelling various rock gods like Led Zep or Black Sabbath. I was never really a big fan though, but, I too got more interested in them after watching Justins YT videos. These guys have been around for a few decades now but they're clearly still having fun and entertaining huge audiences. Hopefully I'll drag my lazy arse off the couch one of these years and check em out live.

[@shawnmcvey7789]

Hot Cakes is very underrated. They did it old school with a lot of live band tracking and it shows.

[@Lultschful]

Same here, I dismissed them as a novelty band back then, probably like many. Discovered his blog, loved it, which made me take my prejudice glasses off and I discovered a really fun rock band.

[@-______-______-]

Beautiful guitar tone and he's still nailing those high falsetto notes too. Legendary.

[@lowearthorbit-delio]

Thats how a Band should be!!!!!

[@sgt.thundercok4704]

Dude's batshit and talented and batshit talented, with a fantastic sense of humor, and one helluva performer.

[@Coffeeology]

And now he's sober he's a f'ing force to be reckoned with

[@mikekelly1771]

My daughter was at this gig. Her first festival experience. First thing she said when she got home was "Oh my God, dad, THE DARKNESS!!!!! The BEST band live, you have no idea'"!!!

[@williamb.8059]

Is it live or is it Memorex?

[@MarkDaniels2787]

​@williamb.8059 what are u talking about?

[@williamb.8059]

@@MarkDaniels2787 The guys don't play live.

[@misterbonzoid5623]

@@williamb.8059 Proof required.

[@MarcusKal51]

@@williamb.8059 Should I dignify your comment with a reply? Yes---they in fact do--what are you smoking? Don't mean to be harsh but wow...Aerosmith and Motley Crue do that shit, not The Darkness.

[@LorenScott69]

Justin is such an effortless rock star. He barely looks like he's trying, yet he sings his ass off perfectly, plays the guitar amazingly, and basically just rules the stage. ROCK ON!

[@nickmcp7191]

"Until all of you are bouncing, we won't commence our most famous song." The huge brass ones it would take to say that to a crowded room...how can you not love the guy.

[@wheels845]

Justin’s got the classic rock voice. Killer sound and what a range.

[@gagacrazy10]

Would have been so good to see a full cover of immigrant song.

[@Johnnynbk]

Go watch a real band play it

[@ElGordo1959]

@@Johnnynbk remember to put your recycling bin out today...

[@johnbeaker8721]

I pity you, silly yank. ​@@Johnnynbk

[@Graystaff]

‘Tis him, Justin Hawkins.

[@mrjjman103]

Omg that guitar tone ❤❤❤❤

[@jaysreview1]

Saw them when they first came to the states, and they proceeded to blow the strokes right off the stage! Absolutely great live band to watch. So much fun.

[@cmcc3721]

Strokes were decent but Justin was just too much energy as a frontman.

[@UrsulaZA]

I saw them opening for Lady Gaga in South Africa in 2011. My Gaaaaawd were they effing amazeballs

[@ralphnewcomejr]

I remember when thing called love first got airtime & I was F^€√in FLOORED by that rockin KICKIN tune!!! 🤘☢️🤘im really glad to see justin still kills this live.ROCK-N-ROLL...

[@AdamTaylor-g5p]

Such a fun rock band. Jolly good show Darkness.

[@rodparnell1953]

Hawkins is such an insane talent. Great to see he's still got his range.

[@I-Libertine]

I love that I can watch this and feel like I know this bloke as a neighbor. Thanks, Justin. (Thanks, KZbin.)

[@totallyfrozen]

Justin’s still got it! I remember when this song came out. I was in the Army. He still has the pipes for those high notes. A genuine rock star.

[@manofbeard]

Justin walking and jumping around the stage just so he can get his 10,000 steps a day in.

[@getwhatyougive]

I didn't get it back then, but I get it now. Awesome.

[@daviddavidson4496]

Noob This was pure 80s hair metal channeling in early 2000s

[@getwhatyougive]

@@daviddavidson4496 ah an elitist snob.

[@daviddavidson4496]

@@getwhatyougive yeah No

[@getwhatyougive]

@@daviddavidson4496 no yeah

[@daviddavidson4496]

@@getwhatyougive wat

[@davidkohli6117]

Justin, you are a delight

[@kropek2008]

Awesome thanks for the upload.

[@rum02]

Jaaaaaaaaahhhsten Hawwwwkins Ryyyddddess agaaaannnnn. Again.

[@andreaswinkler3492]

They always put a big smile into my face. One hit wonders are a class for themselfs

[@pault1964]

Love how the switch from lead to rhythm

[@01chickenpickin]

Ala Jimmy Page

[@DarkAtFour]

Just. Wow. Great to see happy and healthy =playing great to outstanding crowd on the other jade of the world. Great credit to you all. X

[@julianavellaromero3378]

Justin is a force of nature. Singing that song in the original key speaks volumes.

[@dwayneard5997]

You know..l quit "bouncing "a couple years ago....but...Damn ..they sure as Hell make me want to try... Again !!!! Mr Dilly.. Likey !! 👍🎸😎

[@DirkDiggler007]

Seeing The Darkness live should be a bucket list event for all..They are pure entertainment with talent to back it up..I see them every time they come to the Toon and always leave laughing ..and slightly deaf

[@petemitchell8884]

Toon army🖤🤍

[@MrDMF567]

Agreed. The best live band I’ve ever seen. They’re incredible. Pure energy & I’ve never had more fun at a show. Amazing.

[@2501vai]

No one else is saying it so I will: Justin's always in really impressive shape!

[@lesliehutchins326]

They NEVER disappoint ❤

[@bobbylucas9948]

I saw The Darkness about 8 years ago, fun and energetic show

[@iamspartacus6713]

went to see these in my home town of leamington spa and i have to say i was blown away by how brilliant they were,What a lead man Justin is he was a combination of freddie mercury and russell brand,he had us in stitches all night,i was expecting a 6 or 7 but truly they were 10/10 so if you ever get the chance go see em!

[@ElGordo1959]

Missed them in Perth WA, so plan to see them at Warwick Castle in June when I go back to my hometown of Beduff 🙃

[@garycook5071]

First saw The Darkness supporting Def Leppard over 20 years ago in Brixton. I remember their set more than I do Def Leppard's.

[@samsanchez5815]

It's really impressive that then after years they still hear like studio version... wow!! Regards from México 🇲🇽

[@seandevine3695]

Great performance, and epic trousers.

[@teresasilverlight2759]

wow this guy is amazing

[@jamiefoyers2800]

"BOUNCY BOUNCY" as we used to say in the "Barrowlands"...nice to see Justin try to get the same feeling in Sydney...you can feel the floorboards bouncing in a rockin' way!.

[@antoniobonilla-re7xm]

They are the Best!!! From Spain.

[@tracygudie6167]

Just frickin awesome 🤘

[@williamweiss6128]

Raw, live, good stuff, man.

[@SergeantPlasma.]

This concert was incredible

[@VELOCITYSTACK666]

Love them and ive seen it all Go darkness🎉

[@111RAMONES]

Saw their 1st US Tour in Seattle they were incredible.

[@lillyblack530]

Was a great night of pure rock n roll 🤟

[@twosons5290]

A song filled with hooks Lyrical and musical

[@RandySasquatch]

Pretty pretty pretty great

[@stevenyapp2334]

So good live, one of the best gigs last year for me. ❤

[@remedy9648]

Love them!

[@Fuphyter]

Justin is a treasure!

[@RingoMonsanto]

This is a really fun feelgood rock song to listen to. 🤘🤘

[@grobbler1]

Great Hard Rock Band.

[@ackerjawaka1966]

Saw them at Leeds festival in 2003, they were pretty good 😜

[@machendez]

Me too!

[@Scott.Powell]

Mother Flipping EPIC !!!!!!!!!

[@jjjohnson4691]

How does it get any better than that?!?!??!!!

[@SEKreiver]

Justin's still got it!

[@shamblesman]

Epic...

[@meatdamilkman]

Just what I needed to see today! Thanks for posting!

[@GypsyDanger514]

I need a studio version of the immigrant song now

[@ladylisaromance8129]

Justin is fn awesome ❤

[@AfonsoCrp]

Que vibe! Bom demais❤🇧🇷🇧🇷💯💯👏

[@derfsmusic4367]

Wow! Just Wow! Justin still has it! Hopefully they tour the US near me!

[@axxellein]

TRES Cool/Heavy

[@Shelly-op1kx]

Thee BEST!! Doesn’t get any better than this! That’s all there is to it. OMG!!! Justin is JustAmaaaaaaazing!!😍💓💓💓💓

[@larrydavid6852]

I'm a casual admirer mainly through his pod. Justin can play like f**k. Talented guy indeed.

[@herOhface]

Covered this most famous song as it first was on the radio- had to- great work all of you and Justin so glad you are happy and strong in will and had teethwork and live the blog - so good u guys

[@stevefromuk6727]

Love The Darkness for their- Wonderfull Stage Presence. it just makes a great show and event !!!!!! Not many bands can command this stype of stage act anymore unfortunately.

[@motopatisserie2398]

Most Excellent!!!!!!

[@davidskibicki3420]

How did I see an awesome future? I witnessed this on 9/12/2024, 21 days before this concert, according to the video title. If this is true, I have so much hope for the days ahead in my life. Thank you, The Darkness!

[@alexandermikrievskij5332]

What a cover! Wooow 🤙

[@Maria-n6t2d]

They put on a great show. I’ve seen them twice. Come to Philly guys?!

[@TomHenry-gl5fm]

I FKN LOVE this band!!

[@davehunter6920]

did I not read an article way back in mid 90s where Justin said his bro was by far the better and cooler guitarist? jeez Justin is a killer guitarist

[@melissaarmstrong7811]

I was at that show, it was awesome!

[@91batkins]

Can't wait to see them in July!!

[@vinylrescueband2126]

That was a tease. They should have played the whole song!

[@dj-kq4fz]

Always lean into your strengths!

[@tracezachdaniels4264]

GREAT JOB ALL...THANX 4 MAKING Tee with LIONS NAMED LEO the music worldwide. LOVE YOU ALL...!!!....MUCH LOVE.!!

[@davehall8584]

f**KIN rock n roll!!!!

[@snowbank802]

I'm old enough to remember when this song was new... people thought it was some kind of joke

[@questioneverything1682]

The MTV video WAS crazy!

[@philijean9810]

Ah we were at this show as well! So much fun and a great show. Amazing footage ❤

[@model_number_band]

What a killer performance..

[@mickadams1905]

Damn! These guys know how to have fun and put on a great show, I wish I went.

[@petermcfarlane6573]

Thanks for posting, great vid. Couldn't get to see them in Brissy last week so this makes up for it (sorta). Next time!!!

[@MichaelSorensen-bl3ec]

How in the hell did I miss this tour completely? Had no idea they were playing in Australia! Saw them last year (I think) in Melbourne, I would have bought a ticket to in a heartbeat.

[@k2rocksstl]

Futuristic!

[@jond.2868]

Cool!

[@willnewsome6222]

And THAT is how it’s done!! 💜🔥 Legend status!

[@JJROCK1972]

This guy is a true performer. I know they’re one hit wonder but they still are amazing.

[@xaviershanley3462]

his voice is still amazing.

[@AAX1975]

Really wish the chaps would come to Hawaii!

[@pauldecoster]

Indeed I shall bounce, Sir

[@fon75]

Funny. I would like to have Tortelvis perform this song 😊

[@Kahuna54]

Nice to see and hear real rock n roll from a modern band!😂🎉

[@andythebritton]

It's a bop - how could you not bounce? Loved it; why the feck didn't I hear about you coming to Adelaide?!?!

[@user-or9cj3vk6t]

To all the haters, he's not only a one hit wonder..he has a youtube channel too!

[@daryllcornier4509]

Used to see them at the Gillingham Swan on a Sunday night, and the Butchers Arms on a Thursday. Or the Triangle.

[@sixer6er]

Brilliant. They had Brisbane on toast too