The La's Glastonbury 2005 (webcast)

[@sratus]

That singing voice he had back in the day. It's gone and we'll never hear it again. But it was one of the greatest voices we've ever had, up there with Lennon and Marriott. That La's album will live forever. Timeless melodies.

[@deborahwhitfield8486]

You’ve nailed it with this comment . Up there with Steve Marriott and Lennon 👏

[@Dude0000]

Goes to show that had Lennon lived longer, he wouldn’t have had much left in him. Years of self abuse was catching him fast. But people like to fantasize. From a strictly legacy point of view, dying early gave Lennon huge advantage over McCartney, for example, who really looks after himself, and did a lot more than Lennon all the way back, yet he started declining in voice in his 50’s, 40’s even. So Lennon would’ve dropped off quickly imo. In fact probably already had as he only sang in studio. When was his final real live appearance? Bet it wasn’t great. That’s why Beatles are better than Stones, cos they quit at the top and so we never saw them decline. The Stones just look and sound ridiculous now… quite sad, really.

[@bigdunc228]

@@Dude0000 Not only is thi an excellent statement it is also totally Correct. You should be a music journalist if you aren't already.

[@benedictearlson9044]

@@Dude0000 Their latest output puts your comment to bed.

[@brianj4201]

Lee still sounds great tho.

[@Videojohnnyboy]

This is incredible...one of the best bands Britain has ever produced. Full of character, balls and executed like it should be. They’re all fantastic musicians...and the songs are full of guts, balls and very representative of the working man of the time. Mavers is one of Britain’s finest lyricists...I’d give a lot to meet him: then, now, whenever. Just because he’s not in the NME every week, or living in a pent house in LA, it doesn’t make him any less of a genius. Good luck to him

[@GT380man]

I heard Lee Mavers hated all that star & music biz shit & consciously chose a low road life. Who’s to say that wasn’t right for him? If he’d forced himself “for the sake of the music” to live a life he disliked, would that have been better? He probably lives cheaply & with low stress off the There She Goes performing rights dues?

[@MrGiorgioud]

The Beatles and the Kinks, and then the La's come a close second for me....

[@marksimons4108]

Penthouse in huyton is good enough!!

[@1pablo2008]

As of January 2024, Lee is apparently in a studio in liverpool recording new material. I hope he gets to finish it so we get to hear it.

[@joeliney1258]

@@1pablo2008 wow I didn’t know that, fingers crossed

[@merseymarinermusic]

If only there was a "Love" button. Long live the La's

[@marksimons4108]

They where great aswell!

[@stevesandford8993]

The FINEST British band since The Smiths. (ONE of the best British bands ever...) You can HEAR what they did in THE KOOKS, LILY ALLEN et al... (There HAS to be another Album in these guys...) I MET them once after a gig and confessed the SET moved me to tears. John Power said, "That's 'cos you've got a soul..." xx SF

[@lancashirebomber2739]

+Steve Sandford stone roses, matey.

[@progforcefield5779]

stone roses don't be daft

[@flippop101]

Steve Sandford If only! I loved the music they produced. There had to be more mileage in the La's. I saw them twice. Both occasions raw and to the point. But what do I know?

[@dermot51]

Met John backstage after a Cast gig in Dublin he was eating honey for a fucked throat an absolute gentleman

[@minnowpoo]

John power was nearly in my band back in the 80's, he came for Audition but the only guitars we had was right handed ..he made excuse saying he was a left handed player..I lent him my John Fox album tro learn the chords.. and never saw him again!

[@wormsnake1]

This is Pure music man...how it should be...after nearly 30 years these songs have aged not one iota...the melodies...lyrics...arrangements...no bullsh*t talk in between songs here...no self masturbatory guitar solos that last half an hour...no false *look how cool I am vibe* going on...no self important posturing...just 20 minutes of genius and then out of there...totally undiluted....ballsy and rootsy....just bloody brilliant. Lee Mavers is as good as any of them...who in Brit pop seriously comes up against these tunes?...in a way...he is the only guy to ever not sell out in the history of music...even Dylan and The Beatles gave the public what they thought they wanted. Lee never wrote for a market and could have easily cashed in by now with a second album. I am certain he could be a lot wealthier than what he is...but it was never about the money...on one level it’s a shame but on another it’s a brave, unique stance to both take and keep...and anyone with ear drums that work are still talking about his *Timeless Meoldy*...and that’s where they shall remain...frozen in time...I do hope he surprises everyone though...release a belter single or something...an album?...you never know...but if not so what...it’s soul music....and that kind of music is forever.x

[@johnharvey4448]

It's also timeless and soul music as it is not spoiled by references to drugs, unlike some band/s I won't mention. People say about say a big band song/s, oh, they're timeless, they're not thst timeless when you grow up and think I don't want to share that song with my kids / next generation, it's about drugs. So, yes, The La's songs are timeless.

[@thegoodsgone1965]

Still, a 2nd album would be pretty incredible.

[@saelaird]

The greatest one album band ever.

[@nickholland6537]

This concert was nearly as long after the LA’s LP as this concert is as long as after today. In 2005 , 1990 felt like a lifetime ago. Time flies

[@raffelvansertima5950]

classic, i heard mavers has a bunch of new songs, but wont release any of it, come Lee we need some great guitar songs. the music scene in the uk is just dire, your not too old, do it for us bud !

[@craiggorman9392]

Absolutely, Mesmerising, Fantastic, Timeless

[@densls1]

Still truly bittersweet to hear these guys. So much talent + short career = sad 4 everyone...

[@diskochimp]

But the further away from their heyday we get, the more perfect that one LP of theirs' sounds. I'm so glad I'm OLD enough to have heard them at the time, back in the late '80s, rather than on TV ads & oldies stations, know what I mean? :)

[@densls1]

R. ROOKSBY Yes indeed!!

[@OrbvsTomarvm]

@@diskochimp nope. cant stand oasis.

[@pauldeverill926]

Thanks for uploading. That's me at 11.30! One of the best acts I've seen ever.

[@Johnconno]

You were great! I put you in a loop, it's fucking hilarious!

[@mattmattmatt9806]

haha

[@shaunmcgee4204]

Would love to see Lee back in the spotlight. He’s such a talent.

[@DC-uv3nz]

Monumental...love this band so much.

[@LH-037]

Come In Come Out, such a energetic song freaking love this band

[@TB71294]

son of a gun......timeless classic.....power on harmonys...

[@ytb460]

Jesus. This is serious talent and attitude. This is Beatles level.

[@susantodd3233]

Please post if anyone has the last three songs. I'm glad the opening with the crowd cheering is included. Good strong sound.

[@Camille_Anderson]

Wish thryd do another album. Or even a tour. This was a brilliant, tomeless album that is still sounding fresh. 💯💯🙏🙏💚💚💚💚

[@MarcusMIDI]

Just an amazing band and an amazing presence. The BBC' sessions album is stunning too. I would love to see them live if there ever was a chance.

[@T4SelNiNO]

How do I find the BBC live album? Everybody talks about it but I can't find it

[@OrbvsTomarvm]

dream on sister.

[@thomasmaxwellshore]

Playing a festival with practice amps, double mics on vocals - golden bullet added, and no comms between songs can only be the La's

[@Breeze1]

Whats a golden bullet?

[@pascalandlanzaroneextrarev3043]

Harmonica mic

[@malkyboody]

The simple fact remains that 16bluesherbert90 is the most adorable and beautiful of all the women 💕❤.

[@1973Rml]

they are the best band I have ever seen 1989/1990 warrington parr hall, they pissed all over the Stone Roses one perfect album, that will do

[@jambojones162]

I cant believe the over celebrated stone roses get so much attention tbh I hear those mavers songs and the band tight as fuck, tsg timeless melody etc and im floored, unbelievable talent he was

[@jambojones162]

Stone roses were just trying to sell records, the la's were aiming for something deeper than that

[@andycampsall3832]

Saw cast in Perth the other night they were top. I used to live in Warrington.... just sayin 😊

[@thegoodsgone1965]

Two or three albums would've been ideal.

[@johnharvey4448]

@@jambojones162 Yet, I don't think the La's have better songs than say The Roses lemons album. Sort of on par with each other more or less. However, the La's unlike them don't have songs about drugs which makes a song NOT timeless, it makes it one you don't want to pass onto the next generation.

[@samueljweston]

Fantastic.

[@matthewlidis]

Apparently I was there. I heard before they were playing live with practice amps. Can't wait for that second LA's album. I am the key.

[@jumpfortyfour9965]

17 years ago ware dose the time go .

[@MCshlthead]

lee mavers didnt want to be there, it evenseems like they sped up the songs. oh la i wish youd make a second album no matter how old you are now.

[@digiface]

Ryan Sams Where’s your tunes! Shit happens

[@thegoodsgone1965]

@@digiface my tunes are here mate.

[@digiface]

The Good's Gone I wasn’t talking to you mate. Good luck with your tunes though

[@StevieRevbo]

this is continued on from listening to The La's 1989-90 that great time of possibility after the bringing down of the berlin wall and before the re-unification but perhaps the songs are from the late 1980s?

[@tcaudiobooks737]

Lee still has a full head of brown hair and looks cool as fuck.

[@cupovdmt]

i think it was more about the feelin than a quest for the perfect recording. problem is the feelin is quite abstract and probably subject to change on a daily basisi

[@jasondouglas7234]

Good to see songs I've not heard live before. Thanks. (I see they sacked the guitarist)

[@thekey7918]

"I'm not sittin' down, I'mma gonna stand up and I'm gonna shout loud"

[@nobodyanderson4353]

The best song in my addled opinion is Fishin Net. They never released it but there a few live versions out in KZbin ville. If you've never heard it, your in for a treat.

[@neets1437]

The LA’s alright! Boss band right there!

[@Jason-Scott]

Wow 🤩

[@ryansams1268]

This band means more to me than any other band since The Beatles. Mavers is as fascinating as he is frustrating. To think that he's still out there, alive and well, sane of mind, but doing what? Smoking weed and going to football matches? All that talent, but he seems intent on crushing any chance of being anything other than an obscure, cult figure with one album to his name....

[@marksimons4108]

Music bizz is full of rats Lee is living good being a dad playing for love!lifes too short as it is.🙌👑🕊

[@Thejbirdy]

Dayum Lee....dayum.

[@festersuncle6298]

And the sun sets on Lee. Could of, should of, would of.

[@xyzxyz997]

Is that a Martin acoustic he’s playing?

[@MarcusMIDI]

Anyone know what the 2nd mic above the normal on is?/for? :)

[@OrbvsTomarvm]

off.

[@bigsby19]

Looks like a harmonica mike so maybe for distorting his voice blended with the other mike.

[@johnharvey4448]

@@bigsby19 I don't know, yet, probably to do with a particular sound, character, tone, to mix with the other mic in keeping with Steven's comment.

[@mrjasondylan]

It's from a ww2 bomber plane.

[@giulioluzzardi7632]

That's the real stuff , they could pack all thier gear into a van and do another show if they had wanted to. They were the English Beach boys to me...

[@Harrison94music]

Mon the las!!

[@cupovdmt]

who else would play glasto with bedroom amps

[@petergleave3198]

These are fender champs....they're fuckin boss pokey little bastards.

[@matissemoretti8451]

It’s that cling clang sound

[@KINGMONKEY1989]

The bamd that kicked off the 90's for me personally. Them and The Roses.

[@brownson1970]

sound la sound!

[@cupovdmt]

Lee makes his drummers stand up, its about gravity! would be wouldnt it lol

[@marksimons4108]

The earth is flat and gravity is a lie! It is density and bouyancy that is the truth the technocrats dont want you to know.Checkout Flatearth banjo on KZbin.

[@jorgeferrerrocamora4627]

Hay k reconocer k los grupos británicos d los años 80.90 eran muy superiores posiblemente los mejores

[@richardtwine1655]

Imagine not playing Looking Glass tho

[@elpajerin2.077]

unos capos chabones

[@twtw97]

Cold

[@Thejbirdy]

it would be great to play a cool sized drumkit for The La's, not just a few drums....

[@johnharvey4448]

Maybe that would make them more usual and ordinary, less remarkable. If you do what everyone else you become like everyone else, I reason.

[@mannyp467]

Nothing will ever come close.

[@bedburner]

Have a listen to The Sonder_uk,into the light EP,New band from Liverpool.

[@emxgreen1465]

So glad John and Jay got out of this , Lee Mavers was a great guy but lost it, such a shame..

[@myse1f]

Maves looks like the lost Noel Gallagher's twin brother.

[@Johnconno]

The Gallagher's have always been shit-scared of Mavers.

[@Johnconno]

Where? On the front of his head? I can't see it meself.

[@niklawrence8310]

@Jb88 same Noel who had the same chance as Lee

[@croesrob]

Lee is a songwriter. There's more brains in a packet a walls sausages than there is in the the whole of oasis.

[@Smilextreeme]

@@croesrob Noel is a songwritter. One of the best

[@arrowsintheair1]

If that drummer walked into audition for the La's heres how the conversation should go "You're not sitting down? NO. Do you always drum like that? YES. "OK get the fuck out of here you're not in the band."

[@shaunmcgee4204]

Arrows In The Air I like him. He sounds right.

[@superfurrygaz1]

The La's album, imo, is one of the absolute all time greats, but I've yet to find live footage where they sound good, they always sound like a street busking band covering The La's. Shame.

[@Johnconno]

Good dental work.

[@Maguirearch]

People said Mavers got messed up on drugs over the years..but he looks pretty healthy here..and his voice is at the very least OK...I think it might have been a myth...maybe Mavers just wanted out of the music bizz or hassle of touring...does anyone know his truthful factual story since 1991?

[@mrjasondylan]

YES i do but it's none of my business .

[@mattiespain]

One of the best ever bands but it's absolutely fucking mental that no one told that drummer to sit down. It sounds absolutely shite because he's standing up. Takes away all of the pace the song usually has.

[@TR-yi8up]

Explain how it sounds shite because he is standing and not seated...thanks!

[@mattiespain]

@@TR-yi8up you cant get the same power and accuracy when you play the drums standing up. When youre sitting down, you have more control over what you're doing because your weight is behind the moments, like a free kick in football or whatever. Theyre one of my favourite bands, but some of Lee's decisions were head scratchers.

[@TR-yi8up]

@@mattiespain I’ll say that’s fair to a point, but A. I just don’t here it being as big an issue here as u make it out. B. Mo Tucker C. Victor DiLorenzo Just the first 2 that come to mind.

[@marksimons4108]

@@mattiespain his brother Neil was the best drummer dont know why he wasnt asked maybe he was busy!

[@lennon1482]

gravity makes the sticks fall with a more natural gradient

[@boum62]

I see a pretty girl in mauve on her boyfriend's shoulders - I imagine her kids are seeing this and saying - "Mum is that you" ???

[@stuartspurs4704]

And the drummer is stood up 🤔 🤷

[@Thejbirdy]

Haha....even better then!

[@yolkthejoker8456]

This isnt the actual las

[@progforcefield5779]

lee and john are the la's, like havin a beatles reunion with john and paul, btw the drummer is jimmy fearon who was in the band in the 80's

[@Johnconno]

'The La's never existed. It was all juuusstt aaaahhhh drrrreeeeaaaammmm...

[@zaphodbeeblebrox9109]

Yeah you're right apart from the fact it is the La's

[@marksimons4108]

@@zaphodbeeblebrox9109 it's the Leela's but the best incarnation by far was Cammie,Neil,Lee and John.

[@rystrttn1]

If you like the LA'S then maybe give aussie band EVEN a go at.

[@johnharvey4448]

What band ? Aussie band ?

[@carolinemurphy8233]

Listen i love the La's and there's no doubt Lee and John made something unique and indeed inspirational. But comparing these guys and especially this footage to Oasis or the Roses.... Come on ffs

[@Johnconno]

Yeah, it's absurd. The La's were in a different league. Oasishite. Stone(we've found a formula for every song)Roses.

[@croesrob]

Oasis are derivative. The La’s were unique.

[@GergelAni]

@@croesrob The shit you're smokin' is killing your brain, mate. Just sayin'..

[@croesrob]

GergelAni 👍

[@johnharvey4448]

@Alberto Appeal. How about the guitars of their best period ? It's said the singing was weak let's say, yet, is there not appeal in the guitar, and drums from say Elephant Stone through the 'lemons' lp to Fools Gold ?

[@FabianRuni]

This lot remind me of Pete Doherty or on a lesser scale, The Bodines, with their attitude; and when I saw The Bodines at The Boardwalk, they didn't play their best song (Therese) either. It's all very well guys like Mavers & Doherty having this Indie/druggy attitude but don't they have a responsibility to the rest of the band too? What a waste.

[@zaphodbeeblebrox9109]

Sounds a lot like you know nothing about the La's

[@TB71294]

Mavers is sick............

[@Himurakenshin-nw5vi]

Your to

[@callithowiseeit5806]

No, they're not worthy ..not in the slightest

[@andrewbradley6033]

shack 2, Las 1

[@pyleen]

La's 2

[@wormsnake1]

Shack?...get a grip...Lee Mavers has no comparison...best of his generation and since...best player...melodies...song craft...voice...stunning live...no self posture just real to the core...it’s not even close to a draw...not even with anyone from the so called Brit pop era...go back and have a real listen🎼x

[@1878Originals]

Shack are no where near the las

[@johnharvey4448]

Radio Shack.

[@stevetobin7495]

Pretty shite really..shame

[@Frisbieinstein]

Too bad the backing vocals are loser here.

[@Johnconno]

They kept dragging it out, like a dog returning to its own vomit.

[@GergelAni]

This is one of the most boring concerts I EVER saw! Sheer waste of time. Wtf?!? A bunch of old drunk guys with a singer who looks like just being drag out of a mental hospital somewhere in the desert! This is even worse than Radiohead!! Although I recognize the guy from Cast, which were a good band actually.

[@johnharvey4448]

What ? Are they drunk ? Does it matter if they're old ? Does it matter if the singer looked like he's just been dragged out of a mental hospital (if true) ? Worse than Radiohead.... I don't like Radiohead, yet, this music is lively and positive compared to Radiohead so I don't know why you compared it to Rad unless you judge things by appearence and think oh the singer looks mental and you think Thom Yorke looks mental or not to your liking because of his appearence, his 'sleepy eye'. And, you indicate you think Cast were good but not The La's ? Maybe the key is the 11th word 'saw'. One of the most boring concerts you ever 'saw', contrasted with 'listened to', not to mention felt or experienced. Maybe music is not for you, and, theatre would be better suited or movies.

[@andypickeringmusic]

This you need to learn some history lad and show some respect

[@TR-yi8up]

You give yourself away with ‘worse than Raidohead’...but enjoy being a contrarian douche

[@marksimons4108]

Just another oasis fanboy lol🤣

[@nolanlamond2439]

Las need to do unplugged album-they would smash it-all the songs that should've been their 2nd album-make it happen God,Santa,elvis,anyone