The La's - Interview and Timeless Melody

[@wagwim3220]

johns backing vocals are such an important part of the las music, the harmonies in the las music is some of the best

[@grosstross2218]

Well said, everything he contributed to the Las was overlooked. Mainly the perfect rhythm

[@lennon1482]

@@grosstross2218 love "where heaven finds me" at the end, jp legend

[@theodorehill6955]

very subversive as well but it fuckin works

[@J8D2]

That voice, holy mother of god. So good.

[@AB_Deck]

i kjnow,,they had nothing to be arrogant about and Mavers fell into the trap of playing at being a rock star and got into the smack,,a waste,,always was

[@blumer9615]

A.B. Deck Yeah honestly he seems like a dick in this interview

[@garethkay8928]

either way his writing with the cast is up there with the best ever

[@69birdboy]

@@lancejohnson127 Lee is a very defensive person..i think i would be in his position....he wasn't built for what he created which was some mark of genius at points...i don't think he had the confidence in himself to be 'famous'.

[@ElenaArboria]

Gareth Kay yeah people kinda dissed on Cast but I really loved a lot of it. (I’m American we didn’t do much of Cast over here.)

[@nardeccs4452]

Such a genius, just receiving songs from the universe like it was nothing

[@TheCyberianWonder]

Hard interview turns into a once--in-a-lifetime session. This performance was amazing.

[@tcaudiobooks737]

PRAISE FOR THE BEATLES Liam Gallagher: I love 'em, they make me appeh. If you wanna be the best you've gotta learn from the best and they're the best wivout a doubt man. Ozzy Osbourne: The greatest band to ever walk the earth Jimmy Page: If it wasn't for The Beatles there wouldn't be anyone like us around. Lee Mavers: I remember em from when I was younger

[@mckinleylowman6412]

Lee didnt praise them at all

[@leafsinseven]

@@mckinleylowman6412 Everyone misunderstands that quote. He wasn't calling them good or bad, just annoyed that every band out of Liverpool got compared to them no matter how they sounded

[@mckinleylowman6412]

@@leafsinseven Right but he didnt praised them. He say they was aight

[@theculturedthug6609]

@@mckinleylowman6412 I don't think Mavers was really into the Beatles he was more The Who etc.

[@mckinleylowman6412]

@@theculturedthug6609 Yeah I can hear the influence in I can't sleep, the voice sounds to me like Roger too

[@JamboInDaWild]

Quality! Mavers voice could cut through a fucking mountain ,Powerful!

[@MrMonikerjay]

Wow you described it perfectly. Cheers

[@mattjones7360]

I do love the romanticism of Mavers disappearing into the ether after just a flawless debut album, but god he must have a catalogue of unheard work that's spectacular

[@nervesinapattern7261]

I always wondered if his unreleased stuff would ever surface. I imagine he probably had quite a bit but was only comfortable releasing what he felt was perfect.

[@johnmaguire1212]

He was never satisfied with the results of the recordings. The released version of the album he apparently hated and that was after several different and costly recording sessions at various studios. In the end the record company needed to release a version. Mavers is a tortured genius. What an album he gave to the world.

[@Aiur]

This channel has an incredible video on it kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3icqKGCfqebsNU

[@drdavid1963]

Yes, if you check out Lost Las 1984-1986 and Lost Las 1986-1987 there are real gems albeit recorded in the ktichen. It makes you sad for what could have been but their one album is one of my favourite albums of all time. They could have been even better.

[@Mattythebassman]

My mate Matt played with him back in the day, he's apparently just got hours upon hours of recordings of chord progressions he would sometimes listen to over and over for ages. Very temperamental bloke. He'd go through musicians like some people go through sets of clothes. Like a mad genius.

[@woofdog1525]

Even Power looks in awe of Lee Mavers…special band the La’s 🤘🏻

[@jimbosaul3996]

he shoulda been. Lee was up there with not many others. John was not anywhere near his league. but i think he knew that., Lee had major life issues tho. just one was that he played the same set for like 5 yrs with no new songs even tho he had many brewing. and John got so sick of that he had to leave. fair enough.

[@barrystraughan2678]

Noel Gallagher was right when he said, if you’re gonna make one album, make that one. The La’s were tremendous!

[@saelaird]

Lee casually tapping on the guitar whilst conversing, before banging right into it in perfect rhythm. Astounding voice. Talent just dripped out of him.

[@jambutty2218]

Since reading your comment I’ve listened twice and your right. He was doing an intro from the moment she asked them to sing a song.

[@Adam_Barrett]

😂 incredible ain’t it. Levels of talent we will never see again

[@dee-dw8nz]

@@normalwalterbrooks-SDG-53 easy mate if this s true can you contat me - love to put them on at one of my festivals cheers D

[@dee-dw8nz]

@@normalwalterbrooks-SDG-53 let let me know booking agent cheers

[@minervamovementmusic]

John Power legend

[@dowz1969]

"I'm lookin La"

[@IHATEYANKS41]

Daniel Owens He got his end away !

[@sratus]

Lee Mavers' voice was something else at his peak. A real yearning quality to it. Authentic and pure. He Is The Seeker.

[@barryjdwyer]

It's haunting isn't it? Fantastic vocalist.

[@DLJonesSec]

TrainInVain whats the song about? a Timeless melody 😁

[@tonyfourhunnid]

well said!!!

[@grahamwick2700]

Powerful

[@petergleave3198]

Look at me John Power 'I'm lookin man' Scousers chat up attempt in history. 😂

[@Britpopsoul]

I wish I could sing like Lee Mavers

[@BabyBerlin]

I liked that she didn't give up when they seemed reluctant to speak and I liked that they didn't give up answering her altogether. The song sounded great. Thanks for adding this!

[@johncollins5552]

I met JP after he finished a solo gig in my town,a small club with about 50 people and we stayed talking and drinking for a couple of hours. He was awesome but he is edgy, I did not want to argue with him but he was a bit tricky as beloved Liverpool lost a big game that day, unterstandable. Mariner was the stand out track and I am proud to have told him it was one of the best songs I ever heard, up there with Dylan, Lennon anybody and he really appreciated that.

[@bartwieden]

The Everly Brothers meet Shoe Gaze. Loved this band.

[@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777]

you're confusing the reverb for talent

[@El__Forastero]

Mavers...Fuck ... What could have been...

[@tallowmangaa7884]

Is it me is Lee off his head?

[@wormsnake1]

The only lead singer I have seen who sings *the lead guitar break* during an acoustic set up and gets away with it...that first album is up there with the best of any bands...brilliant🎼🥊x

[@Moykel]

Agreed. And he's pitch perfect on the 'solo' too. What an ear.

[@Jaunt1able]

I’ve seen this video countless times, good spot sir! I didn’t notice

[@archiemoyes3225]

Words cannot describe how good those vocals are, wow

[@Anglovox]

This just made me cry......I guess it's because of it's inherent stunning brilliance and sincerity.....truly amazing song

[@jimbosaul3996]

its really out there isnt it ! its almost like in the recording studio they shoulda just used a single mike and guitar and let him sing unbacked. maybe he would been happy with that ?

[@stretchmorgan]

Lee Mavers performance here is as good as it gets. Truly touched by the Gods.

[@paddyconroy6889]

Lee Mavers so cool.

[@denmac19]

Maybe, but he's nervous as hell. Look at the bouncing during the interview. Great voice.

[@benwilkinson815]

d mc just his style

[@adamwilko9513]

This is just the cleanest most honest vocal delivery..no bs just raw talent

[@VonL]

Shoutout to the person who lovingly engineered this studio appearance. Obviously a big fan.

[@anagramagt9717]

2021. Who else?

[@David-h4z2s]

Good interview from this Canadian lady great performance here 👍🌇

[@billyjoe8759]

Best thing I've seen on youtube so far. Nothing else to add.

[@ToneLa]

You can tell the song is going in Lee's head when he taps out the rhythm. Fuuuuckin booooooooooooooss

[@JoeyLevenson]

How do you write songs? (without skipping a beat) Easily. Fuck me, class. Utter inspiration.

[@JoeyLevenson]

Even his "mouth solo" sounds ace.

[@billyjoe8759]

His singing solo is just FAN-TA-STIC!!

[@painiscupcake5433]

01:50

[@jfktoffee1878]

I've watched this a few times now and each time I respect the interviewer more and more...the La's were brilliant but so was she...

[@olympian3]

erica ehm for muchmusic the canadian music station, she also did one of the last interviews with kurt cobain. I grew up watching the station but she was before my time unfortunately. She's fine as hell, there's something in the water here

[@michaelsnow7252]

@@olympian3 just googled her, shes aged pretty well....

[@jamielittler2579]

“D’yer step outside and find out”, absolutely love john power not just for his music but his humour too and Lee Mavers voice could move mountains it is unreal

[@anthonybevilacqua3074]

Q:"What is it about The La's that makes them so unique?" A: "The motive."

[@j.d.o5709]

There has never been-and will never be-anyone like Lee Mavers.

[@fannyingabout]

How cool is that guitar tapping intro by Mavers - it's like he knew exactly the right time to set up the song.

[@digiface]

+ John Washington Yeah it's like she just said 'why don't you play a song for us ..'

[@ludaheracles7201]

Hardly

[@fannyingabout]

@@ludaheracles7201 Hardly what ? Lol

[@ludaheracles7201]

@@fannyingabout tapping a rhythm on a guitar is not nuclear science, it's piss easy for anyone with rhythm

[@trotskyite1]

@@ludaheracles7201 yes I'm sure you could do it

[@susanbednar4871]

So wonderfully Liverpudlian. No comparison.

[@andycampsall3832]

Is right lar

[@SynthMagic]

The girl interviewing them is lovely, I don't mean lovely looking (that is a given), she has a nice vibe to her. Lee Mavers is a blinding talent and so is John.

[@deffjaytron]

Erica Ehm from MuchMusic.

[@KyTaundry]

She was great man, interviewed so many top bands, if you've ever seen probably the most famous Kurt Cobain interview, where there's a river in the background, that was her 👍.

[@lappleman]

@@deffjaytron @EricaEhm

[@FlameFlickers]

@@deffjaytron Thanks! I've been scrolling through the comments hoping someone would give her name. She's gorgeous and, as the OP said, she has a nice vibe to her.

[@staffh3815]

One of the best live performances ever

[@BrianKinane]

Fact

[@christopherevans5816]

I was lucky enough to see them at T in the park in 2005 in a rare comeback. It was special, I dont think I have heard such a divine sound out of a PA

[@ndsd04]

Album out of my collection and will play this Christmas Eve, such brilliance.

[@tarekabdallah6554]

I wish I could get excited about music the way this album got me when I first heard it....I couldn't get to the mall fast enough to buy the cassette!!!!!

[@roneugenius]

you and me both !!

[@middleclassic]

Something about the way that song is sung is absolutely genuine in its delivery. In the interview he says something to the effect that There is nothing fake about them. And listening to how that song is sung just drills down into my inner being. Almost magical in its delivery.

[@Adam_Barrett]

If they carried on they would have probably been my favourite band ever. They're still in my top 5 regardless

[@jeffyblfc]

i used to hang about with the boys in the early days ( i was the worst roadie they ever had)lee's voice is immense and even today the songs rule.this one especially.open your mind.

[@tomgat6314]

How was that lad? I've read lee was an insane men

[@charliebrogan1141]

Grow up you pair of liars!!

[@applescruff1969]

Lucky.

[@daf827]

Great song, great harmonies, fab performance. Mavers and Power were (and are) the real deal. For 2 guys with guitars and voices, you don't get any better than this. Power's sense of humor reminds me of John Lennon's

[@LikeSomeDude]

Those were the most scouse answers to interview questions EVER

[@nimck-y2z]

I thought the same thing haha

[@LikeSomeDude]

@@nimck-y2z “we are what we are” “where we’re coming from is different than where he’s coming from. And where were heading is different than where he’s headed” How do you write songs? “Easily” 🤣🤣🤣

[@sammym2729]

a great raw, honest performance. i want this on my phone.

[@tom.d.reggamon7432]

yt converter

[@OptikC]

They are so scouse. Amazing voices from both of them, proper song writers.

[@declanmurphy7450]

The voice. The tone. The lyrics. Genius. But more importantly.. Timeless.

[@elixirix]

Lee's voice is amazing..sends shivers down my spine

[@hairpinturns]

God, that voice is stunning. What a great song, great band

[@Davidnumber23]

I always liked The La's Beatle'esque influences, even their interview mischievous humour and humble scouseness, great to hear an acoustic version too.

[@sammym2729]

this is the best version of this song by far

[@wlodell]

This song is incredible! I never heard anything like it!

[@oscarcanterbury]

Lee Mavers, a man of few words. I didn't get to see the Las's live but I saw Cast in 1996 and they were amazing!

[@transformlikeaphoenix]

Saw the band at the Glasgow Garage in 1990 as my first date with Uni Girlfriend. I'm sure he just looked at me briefly with disgust during the session.

[@progforcefield5779]

Power " I think we're real like" Mavers " I know we are" enough said

[@troyh1602]

OMG as soons as he starts singing...It's stunning. Chills from this

[@merseymain]

Classic Scousers. I'm a North Ender (Bootle) and this band should have carried on n on n on

[@andycampsall3832]

Agreed they are scouse as you like. I’m from bootle too 😁

[@juankingmedoghof136]

Forza the north end😎👌

[@matthewjdouglas6471]

Liverpool the greatest city in England. I love it. And that comes from a brummie

[@nickkerwick6101]

Good southenders the LA’s 😀👍🏻

[@duffbaker9554]

Have always wondered this but perhaps the name 'Beatles' was a slight pun on Bootle besides being inspired by the Crickets?

[@redgordonm]

Mavers. Jesus it's been thirty odd years and I'd forgotten how much I love this.

[@AaronOwenSmith]

the most honest and authentic performance I've ever seen from anyone! I guess lennon was this free and raw also though.

[@RickyMacHatton]

Lee man that voice! It’s like a mythical instrument. Unreal

[@TarikA]

These two in this moment in time were absolutely on par with Lennon and McCartney. If Lee's ego would be different, they'd be the biggest band of the 90's.

[@billybigtime2808]

Lee casually knocking out "ride your camel" at the end for the lads

[@Noisehead101]

For me!

[@billybigtime2808]

@@Noisehead101 ha ha

[@musicmeister69]

This is quite simply phenomenal. Lee looks like he might rather be somewhere else, then starts tapping his guitar, then when he launches in to the vocal.........WOW!! Definite hairs on your back moment.

[@keefevo]

Makes the hairs stand up on the back of my neck fucking love The La's

[@johns9969]

Saw them at Lee's Palace later that night. Pitch perfect.

[@ludrixte1938]

These guys threw it all away

[@banff9858]

I remember the spring of 1991...lots of change and tumult in my life, the future not very certain. What was a constant, though, was the excellent quality of music that was coming over the airwaves of 99.1 WHFS in Annapolis, MD: Pixies, Violent Femmes, Charlatan's UK, Too Much Joy, and yes, The La's. Played their CD over and over and over again.

[@banff9858]

@@michaelesgro9506 I missed that concert, Michael. I remember you guys had bad weather for that one, yes? I went the following year at the Prince George's Equestrian Center...Soup Dragons headlined, with Wolfgang Press, Charlatan's UK, Catherine Wheel, and two of my favorite bands: They Might Be Giants and The Ocean Blue. I also love the Pixies and have seen them three times, two of them with Weezer. Alternative radio, at least in DC, is DEAD these days. I listen to 1st Wave on Sirius XM to get my fix of those glorious days when HFS was still alive.

[@banff9858]

@@michaelesgro9506 Laughed at your Taylor Swift comment!! I agree with your 9:30 club venue for seeing groups. Few years back, a friend and I saw The Psychedelic Furs at the Birchmere. Richard Butler still had that hauntingly raspy voice, the band sounded great, and the concert was over by 9:20 in the evening...perfect for us OLD FARTS!! If you know of any good alternative music happening lately (I kind of gave up after 2010 or so), let me know. Cheers.

[@banff9858]

@@michaelesgro9506 Your musical background sounds very accomplished. We are also finding similarities in more than just music: My father and sister went to Purdue University. Also have two nephews who are Radiohead fanatics. One of them who went to the Berklee School of Music and another has a side gig playing drums in a band called "Two Rocks Rye." They're predominantly a cover band and sound very authentic. First time I saw them, the bar begged for an encore and got a great rendition of Stevie Wonder's "Superstitious." Also, I called talk Ska all day: The Specials, Rancid, Sublime, Reel Big Fish, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, etc.

[@hokavistark7671]

Unique voice 🥰 2020 and still listening to Las BIG LOVE from India occupied Nagaland

[@TobyJohnson1969]

Mesmerizing performance and the interview is a fascinating and rare insight into the pair.

[@somebody.5402]

The greatest performance of all time....

[@Yttiwgnihtemos]

what the fuck. why are they only known for "there she goes"? i just recently looked into them and its all gold.

[@David-h4z2s]

What a great Voice Lee Mavers👍🌄📻👍

[@middleclassic]

How is it that music, or more specifically, certain songs can affect you in the most surprising way? I absolutely love The LA's album. One of the best albums easily of all time in its entirety. One of the few albums I can put on start to finish and every song is a winner. Just these 2 guys playing right now seem ... very magical in the most natural way. I think is because I just realized these guys are the real deal. No tricks or gimmickry, they've got the goods and I'll be damned if they didn't deliver. The way they pull it off just the 2 of them is almost unbelievable. The way he improvises the guitar solo making noises with his voice gave me a chuckle at first, but that sounded amazing, spot on. I've got a tear rolling down my cheek but I'm not sure exactly why. Me thinks maybe the melancholy got to me ... yea, that's it, the melancholy. I can't believe I didn't go to see this band when they came to Los Angeles and it is really bugging me trying to remember what was going on in my life at that time that would have kept me from seeing them ... hmpf. Oh well, I know I tried but there is no way I could have seen or even known about every great band that came to town.

[@susantodd3233]

Same, Chicago.

[@richardlucasmusic]

I'm lookin la

[@nickkerwick6101]

Power proper trying to chat the bird up haha. Is right lad . Brilliant video this. What a band. Scouse and proud 👌🏻

[@davewilliams7130]

Up there with 1 of the best TV performances by any band. This is their standout track imo 👍

[@likelylaz]

haha , its boss when she says 'look at me!' , then john goes 'im looking la' , haha , legend

[@rduncan247]

Brings back memories of my college days at Missouri State in Springfield MO. OMD were real popular on campus. One of my classmates dated one of the band members then. He later left OMD to start his own band Mule. The early 70s. Great times

[@craiggorman9392]

Absolutely Timeless, Timeless Melody

[@Staypositiveinthepresentsoul]

Great voice.brilliant tune

[@soulscanner66]

yup ... best version I've seen ... someone should make a high quality recording of their best live performances. Would have loved to be at the concert for that night.

[@FlameFlickers]

This interview has everything! The gorgeous and always interesting Erica Ehm and the joy of seeing the La's going from awkwardly mumbled answers to casually belting out such an incredible version of "Timeless Melody".

[@lennon1482]

the la's where never awkward, the north american pop parade questions just made them buzz in an incredulous manner

[@paulrfrancis209]

wondered what her name was, she's beautiful.

[@brianj4201]

They were bored of her questions. Kurt Cobain had a similar reaction to interviewers asking the same questions over and over again. Sometimes I think these people just want to hear themselves talk.

[@aaronleveckmusic]

This performance/sound is from another realm!

[@3_DAYWKENDOFFICIAL]

You can't beat that voice.

[@johnrees5148]

Lee Mavers a force of musical genius! Pure soul!

[@RubenBru]

Lee Mavers not givin' a f*ck and John Powers flirting with Erica . Great show.

[@thomasbucket7002]

We never did get that follow up album 6 years later. Lee's still perfecting it. 😃

[@jonsoulfire6891]

So refreshing they are so honest and to the point, bands could learn alot from them.

[@rookiecard]

God, that voice. Thanks so much for posting this.

[@elenagoodinson4964]

I lov❤this interview x

[@Jaunt1able]

3:05 the look they give each other and then perform this belter ❤

[@Garethfeb16]

lee mavers has that look of kill in his eyes! some of the greatest songwriters of our time have had that look and he also looks as if he doesnt suffer fools gladly, i can imagen him going for an interview on jonathan rosses show... one look and the interview would be over ha ha ha..... lee please come back the world needs a legend!!!

[@atotalblamblam]

They're so amazing. The voices, the harmonising, the words... To think that most people will only know them for There She Goes when they are so much more than that!

[@andypickeringmusic]

I had this on bootleg dvd 17 years ago, christ it seemed old even then!

[@densls1]

A hauntingly transcendent melody and a magical performance. I wonder if these 2 young Liverpudlians ever knew how talented they actually were?

[@thomasmaxwellshore]

Love how Lee vocalises the guitar line

[@leegriffiths312]

Wish I watched this when I was younger! Motive!

[@evfdurs]

That is absolute pure gold. The La's are pure class

[@HJManson]

i have a feeling this wont be the last time i watch this

[@nakamura25i]

outstanding

[@bryancoleman470]

Bought The La’s soon as the song hit the airwaves in states . Lee is so comfortable playing and singing in perfect sync it’s obvious the song’s came from his head and heart both. Shame only few we got but awesome performance and sound

[@Ravi123abc]

What a voice Lee’s got!

[@stivesclaret76]

Magnificent Mavers...