The Flys - Love and a Molotov Cocktail (With lyrics)

[@raymondlang]

This is the first band I ever saw live,and I will NEVER forget their awesome talent playing live. They were supporting John Otway and Wild Willy Barrett around late 70s.

[@Pstephen]

I saw them on that tour too, at the place the first side of The Fall's Totale's Turns was recorded (I saw that as well).

[@robbiebanks9182]

Loved john ottway an wild willy. Cor baby thats really free

[@keithbate9405]

This brings back memories. Saw them back in 1977. Very good and this track was the highlight of the gig.

[@garymcghee2249]

Same here. The 100 Club in London's West End?

[@karstenkoenig6288]

Immer wieder schön zu hören

[@HelicopterHoneymoon]

Great tune, one of my favorites. Very catchy, poignant. I wasn't around back then (I'm 27!) but this song speaks to me in profound ways.

[@SerfsUp1848]

Holy shit your 38 now!

[@SerfsUp1848]

@@Desmond.TuTu. fuuuuuuuck

[@stev1963hit]

Waikiki waikiki waikiki waikiki waikiki waikiki waikiki...beach refugeeeeeeeeezzzz-cheers brother-classic tune and you're spot on about influences too-75% of the best of todays corking young indie bands sound as if theyve been jetted straight in from 77-78.Back then we were told 'our' music would be forgotten or laughed at within a few years-but here we are 3 decades on & theres No Age,Twisted Wheel,The Filthy Youth,Times New Viking etc-where's tony fuckin blackburn now!!

[@robbiebanks9182]

Feckin crackin tune .member this and penetration don.t dictate on radio Luxembourg sunday nights hour of punk music .bout 78 .when i was a lad .still givin me goosebumps. 59 year old and still a rebel

[@kevinadamson5768]

Class times my friend.

[@SephieRothe]

I don't know how exactly how I originally heard this song, but it was stuck in my head today so I had to look up the bits of lyrics I remember to find the song

[@kutrat7182]

Fucking great song !!!! I played it with my band ( Rumble Pit ) in a bar ! One of the best songs we played that night !!

[@phillipabond8044]

I first came across this song on a various artists tape I bought probably in 83 or 84 . Favourite Sister by Marc Riley was on it too and China's Eternal by The Tights. I wish I could remember all the other tracks...but this song has just stayed with me. So good.

[@nic-ci_66-77]

I really love so much this song..

[@59jimmyb]

thanks for uploading remember hearing this in 77 it was a brilliant single then but sadly the beeb didnt like it so didnt get the air play it should 'ave but then again they never liked any of the the new bands (punk if you like but they wern't known as punk to start with) coming out at the time..they did have one shining light though tucked away at night who challenged the rubbish they spewed out..the late great john peel..rip..

[@deepfield23]

One of the greatest punk tunes of all times.

[@davepx1]

Perfect. Another to load on the next interstellar probe.

[@shivarison5101]

Such a brilliant song…definitely one of my favorites.. when I’m dead this has to be played..weird writing that..😔

[@VioladorDeLaLey21]

Thanks to Die Toten Hosen I learned about this cool tune! , Now I've heard the original , Thanks!

[@mcdresab]

perfect bass

[@TheGameKat]

First time I hear d John Peel play this I burst into tears at its perfection

[@gw974]

Punk in its most raw perfect state.

[@jonhelmer8591]

I remember hearing this for the first time on the John Peels show. I still recall hearing him say "this next tune is entitled Love and a Molotov Cocktail...... make of that what you will"

[@phillipabond8333]

Great song

[@minutegongcoughs]

Essential single.

[@nrjan]

Great song ! Still proud to be the owner of the original 7" which I don't sell!! Well, maybe for 1/2 a million or so..

[@coolmaneddie]

i have the original copy also , such a classy perfect song

[@lowtit2207]

bit of robert smith vox in there - what a great song

[@HVNYHammer84-s6v]

I found this song with so many other greats through college radio. I remembered there was a band on TV the Flys, and I said, "That aint the Flys". I taped the radio show with Rhino 39 Prolixin Stomp, Valium World, Stiff Little Fingers, Crass, and that set my whole teenhood into hardcore in NY. But originally, it started with this. And the Stranglers Nice and Sleezy, as well as Freestone Bummer B....to the Damned Some Girls Are Ugly Too, in the 6th grade. Great memories. I didnt like that pop punk nasally crap. This is the real deal.

[@kosovoblues5019]

Sounds like a mix of Cure and Wire,but even better

[@jonhelmer8591]

Good call.

[@l.salisbury1253]

Check out Hazel O'Connor's "New Wave" version! (Remember the Flys' Neil O'Connor is Hazel's brother...)

[@SEVFEST]

voice sounds a ton like Mott the Hoople I like it : )

[@departments2006]

Fucking blinding single. Remember seeing them support Rich Kids at 100 Club at arse end of '77. Still got my original copy.

[@stephenpeers7181]

Will I write well once in a while send my love

[@vss1963]

2 fingers. SWEET

[@DerSpielerMabuse]

thanks

[@philipTOMPSETT]

Superb single. Quite a contrast to Hazel O'Conner who was Neil's sister.

[@etherealcatholic5711]

Groovy

[@venturifabrizio4607]

top !

[@riki66]

nice video and good song,we have this song recorded,and we're preparing a new video :molotov cocktail -pvc punkband my best!

[@departments2006]

Fucking blinding song. Still have my original copy. Remember seeing them support Rich Kids at 100 Club are end of '77.

[@1964jazzbass]

yeaaah!!!!!!

[@lowtech_1]

First time i saw the words to this song, they were scratch into a desk at school 😅

[@gretchenzimmermann4559]

I love this song. I think there's an error in the printed lyrics in the video. Second line should be: Two fingers, before it's done unto you, better make sure they've got something to do. or it might be... Two fingers, before it's done unto you, better make sure they get something to chew.

[@timarnold1634]

Yeah I always thought your second version was what it said. But the first option could be right as well I suppose.

[@nic-ci_66-77]

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[@xenthosica]

mmmm

[@marchadier1]

Seen a few coments about the 'Bunch of fives' ep on KZbin, and have the vinyl, but still cant find 'me and my buddies' (my favourite track on the ep) on here. Can anyone out there upload this at all please?

[@daveh5986]

Here you go… kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGm0Y3p7o7-jjKs You might also want to check out the local Cov punk fanzine “Love and Molotov Cocktails” which had a few issues produced around 1982-86. Great days 😁

[@Katharmax]

You can try Captain OI! Records, I think they're based in the UK

[@MattAttack54]

This is a classic i have the Album Suriviors of wakki Beach its a good one I think thats what the album is called could you post we don't mind the rave

[@TheGreatToucan]

I heard this in summer '78, UK, but as I remember it, the lyrics and the melody were a little different from this. Is there a similar song by the Flies?

[@davepx1]

Peel session? This was the take from the Bunch of Five EP too, so I'm guessing you taped the later radio performance, you naughty Toucan! :)

[@vertpomme7736]

+ THE DIE TOTEN HOSEN FUCKING GREAT COVER...

[@Reinoize]

[@monaconti3651]

fucking quality

[@boringmovie8465]

Окуенно!

[@NoSeenMail]

Just "father" would be inaf.

[@gilopdopdop]

lesser than 3

[@faulifauli638]

wonderfull :) ... i'll send one to DONALD TRUMP !!!

[@nic-ci_66-77]

And the other one for mr Bidet!