The Pogues: Live Concert 1985

[@andysmith8890]

Saw them in 1986 at Margate......my best gig ever 👍

[@valumaman]

Yup 14 years ago my last comment...still the best band ever..WOEHA...

[@nottingham12345]

Saw them in McGonagles Dublin 1st March 1985. Same set list as this concert. Had a few pints with them in McDaids pub the afternoon before the gig.. met them again the next day and went to Ireland v France rugby match with Daryl & Spider.. best weekend of my life!

[@skinnymalink]

I would have loved to be there too, but was only 2 at the time! Will always love the Pogues and Shane!

[@sherylrb]

I've seen them in L.A., London, and Dublin, and NO ONE does "Waltzing Matilda" better than Shane!

[@annikee59]

Thumbs up for Spider playing the drink tray!!!! Happy St Pat's everyone!

[@derekdevore666]

the pouges are one of the most under rated bands of all time great passion, and great lyrics pure music

[@blubrit]

I have been following the Pogues since the early days at the "Mean Fiddler when they played as a supporting band. Nothing gets it going more than the "Beer Tray Solo" !!!!!!

[@poppyposer]

I've seen them five times, the best seven nights of my life!

[@bsilva2146]

Seven Drunken Nights eh!

[@rcklssrnbw]

this is the video that really turned me onto the pogues!

[@Jakehotep]

That was friggin' AWESOME! I first encountered the Pogues (circuitously) on a trip to Ireland in 1990 -- a folk singer sang "And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda" in a pub and it took a while after that to track these guys down...I only wish they'd played all 347 verses in this live version, though.

[@TBro278]

seeing them the 13th in philly and the 15th in nyc...nothing better than the pogues...NOTHING.... you can imagine my joy when I heard Body Of An American on The Wire which is my favorite show....

[@andysmith8890]

Saw em Margate 1986.....best gig I have EVER been to......abso fukcinglutely brilliant! 👍

[@helgadurigo1656]

Oh Shane ich missing you every day. From germany

[@spinozacelt]

ahh...takes me back to the wild old days.What a band!

[@irishman1975]

Vintage footage of the greatest band in the world. Thanks for posting, mate. Cheers!

[@CaptainLokii]

im only 15 first saw the pogues live when i was 3months old one of there songs was actually playing over the hospital radio as i was being born greatest band ever you cannot get much better than this LONG LIVE THE POGUES

[@gaelicamericancraic1816]

By 1982, MacGowan was busking Irish folk numbers around London with the banjo-picker Jem Finer, and gradually the two of them built a group around themselves, in what appeared to be an attempt to inject punk energy into the Emerald Isle’s roots traditions. “But that energy was already there in Irish music,” MacGowan insists today. “We just added a bass guitar and a very simple drum set, with a very loud drummer, who was stood up in the middle. He was like this,” says MacGowan clenching his fist, “and then we had Spider [Stacy, co-vocalist and tin-whistle player] bashing himself on the head with a beer tray - another traditional Irish instrument.” He punctuates this statement with a death-rattle laugh every bit as infectious as the Pogues’ initial formula.

[@Iyonyirobin]

I'm 18, I live in quebec, listen to metal and love this band.

[@andysmith8890]

Brilliant and reminds me of joyous times

[@spuddie67]

Top video. Brings back many memories as it was 1985 I first saw the Pogues live. The start of a long and beautiful relationship !

[@JessySons]

Beautiful video. Such a positive attitude.

[@ianmc42]

Fantastic stuff and great memories. Thanks for the upload mitch26.

[@brownybod]

saw the pogues in manchester a few years ago M.E.N. (2008) " I think", I loved every minute of it, I was so excited at the mix of those attending, all the young people, with their weird hair styles, best night of my life (so far)

[@211FairyTale]

A Paddy's Day treat for real, thank you so much!

[@zanderman66]

36 Dislikes? OK, I appreciate that we're all individuals, but wtf is not to like about this? Never saw 'em live, & on the basis of this vid, that's my loss. Thanks for posting!

[@whosgotmyname]

Brilliant Battle of Brisbane.The good version.The thick beer tray.

[@johntasha2]

This is so interesting; I'm sucked in. About 10 minutes into the video I'm just taking a break for some Irish whisky and to type this. The instrumentation (Shane's 12-string, an accordion, banjo, weird drum set and the crazy-talented penny-whistle guy who also sings and smacks his head w/a tambourine) could only be more whacked if they had bagpipes. Then there's Shane's persona - those ears, teeth and attitude - he's almost handsome, and is the epitome of punk. His vocals are nothing short of perfect for these songs. Kudos to whoever captured this great early footage and to you who uploaded it.

[@PeterConwayMgmt]

What a performance! The POGUES with Shane MacGowan are playing Greenwich Summer Sessions in London on 30th July...can't wait!!!

[@uskschta]

saw this on tv, next time i joined them on tour, love them for 25 years now. and be in munich today for concert. BEST BAND EVER!

[@mitch26]

This is one of my favorites too, good thing I posted it back in early youtube, nothing over 10 minutes now.

[@chrismess13]

wow, thank you for posting! This is one of my top five ever. Pogue Mahone.

[@herminestover]

I always dance a hole in the floor to the pogues and feel drunk when its over, even tho I be havin nothin but a cuppa tea! a distillation of all things musical and Irish! I love em!

[@monicab8]

I love it! Thank you!

[@oldandugly5462]

it's fresh for ever I think, love it

[@loverplease]

the concerts was alltimes funny!i love the pogues!

[@mitch26]

and it's been favorited 1,372 times too. I spent years looking for a video that had and the band played waltzing matilda . i'm going to see them in march at the 9:30 club probably not much chance they'll play it there but it sure would be cool.

[@sobranie007]

Ah, those were the days. First went to a Pogues gig in london 85 (I was looking for myself in the audience). Attended another a year so later in norwich, and several other performances in the 90's. But the first gig was the best. That's when the Pogues were THE band. I remember a reviewer from Sounds commenting that he hadn't seen so many people puking up since his first high school disco when someone laced the punch with whisky. Kids today have no idea what real what real fun is.

[@mitch26]

You're in for a real treat, I saw them last night and they were brilliant.

[@jimmynebula4264]

As a Lebanese American, people don't know this, but the early IRA Leaders visited Lebanese, and were trained by the Lebanese Christian Guerrillas on home bomb making, and military tactics effective against the English. (Lebanese fought for their independence from the English and French). The Irish brought with them music and whiskey, and Till this day, The Lebanese Catholics LOVE IRISH MUSIC, and consider the Irish our Brothers in Arms, and in Marriage. Many of my relatives are married to Irish Men, and Women. LONG LIVE IRELAND, because not only Irish men lost their lives for independence, but so did my Uncle, and 3 Cousins, as they died next to their brothers fighting for a FREE IRELAND! Cheers to the IRISH, and the Best Music in the World!

[@JamieTinney]

'the band played waltzing matilda' gets me going every time. brilliant

[@flamestillburns]

What an awesome video. Thanks for putting it up. I had never seen them do '...Waltzing Matilda' live, which was nice to see. They should put this as bonus footage for the DVD that they shot while on their recent US tour.

[@thejim789mac]

without doubt one of the best videos i have ever seen anywhere you must be proud owning this video cheers and beers mitch26.irish eyes are smiling.

[@thomasvlund]

You're lucky! I wish I could go see them!! Have fun, I'm sure it will be an amazing show! :)

[@TheFabzefab]

Extra rare "And the band play waltzing Mathilda" des Pogues, à 13:26. Une des plus belles chansons d'histoire... Il n'y avait que la TV allemande pour filmer ça à l'époque, pour que ça reste dans les annales d'Internet :)

[@listenheredc]

dude, it's fucking awesome. I saw them there in 2006 and it rocked. seeing them in DC a week before you, so should be sweet. have fun.

[@whirley3]

Great Clip Mitch.Thanks! ;-)

[@PforPanchetta]

Holy Sh--!!! Thanks sooooooooooo much for posting this great footage! Cheers!

[@AugsburgerPunker]

I've been there, it was the first of many Pogues gigs I've watched since then. Sadly the BR stopped transforming after 45 mins, because the show continued after the broadcasting.

[@eddymcpre]

go on Mitch love that comment haha, got this whole event on DVD in brill DVD Copy it's my favourite, i also went to see them in manchester 2009. was fantastic shane was near enough sober even he came on with a bottle of SAMBUCA it was gr8

[@honkychris1]

The video is taken from Bavarian TV, about that time I saw the Pogues playing in Hannover, drummer had his left arm in a plaster cast, great time had by all

[@gordonoh]

@mitch26 am a fan o the pogues n have bin for years this is excellent. And its always nice to know that we drummers are appreciated out there. cheers man. :)

[@annikee59]

A dargle was an old social/dance. Spider still cracks me up all these years later.

[@BrendanAherne100]

annikee59. The WAXIES were candlemakers in Dublin and every year they had a day out to Bray in Co Wicklow, which is situated on the river Dargle.

[@drgrl]

Could there have been a dry eye in the house after that wrenching rendition of waltzing Mathilda? The Pogues are truly a band apart, and Shane has no equal ;his voice and his heart come from the same place.

[@Fretagain]

Superb. Saw them first in 1984 and then 1986/87, before they went downhill as Shane deteriorated.

[@cfcolly]

Wow, what a great video, i love watching all these old shows. they need to do a UK festival in the summer, i haven't seem them since christmas and i think i'm having withdrawal

[@kaizmorgan]

Ha! Best part is the frantic cries of "What we doing?". Greatest band in the world.

[@Yickbob]

Sprained my ankle thrash-jigging at one of their London gigs around this time. Had to be carried out - so embarrassing... Luckily it was near the end - it still rates as one of the best nights ever!

[@loverplease]

many many thanks for posting this!

[@08austih]

what a great video, cheers.

[@joxter74]

Great and erley, you can hear how Spider realy cant play the thin. Love it! Thanxx

[@mcsuthe]

@IcyIce17 Seen them the same year in Osnabrueck, Germany. Small Club filled with soldiers from the British Army - Great Show!!!! If you have the full concert please get in contact!!!!

[@usagisan1981]

Legendary band

[@castorriver]

they are touring the US this summer/fall. I just bought tickets for Kansas City this October.

[@danielknott187]

This is the best thing I have seen on youtube :) I never get tired of watching this. If only I could somehow download it?

[@DELHOOLY]

Are they moshing to The Pogues? awesome...

[@07CantonaKing]

great upload thanks!

[@alexandraappel4712]

timeless classic

[@edsonluizcandido718]

Por todos os dentes apodrecidos de Shane McGowan: que puta show!! Em 85 já era uma festa os Pogues ao vivo!! Abençoada postagem, man!! 😀😁👏👏👄

[@saskcarp]

Thanks, Brilliant!!

[@kippen64]

An excellent and enjoyable video. Found the song list in the comments, so no need to ask. Cheers.

[@monicab8]

Thank you!

[@poneil69]

hey cheers for this,,pour you one some day for this.

[@zoeedyful]

fantastic mate

[@MsFoster2009]

fucking brilliant band and concert

[@LarzGustafsson]

Magnificent!

[@rahaan2]

when i"m looking this man...i'm starded drinking...Good Bless Irish People...

[@soulcityrebel5]

this is really great

[@Arjanajanath]

Its Cait O Riordan. The girl with the beautiful voice on "Im a man you dont meet everyday". She played with The Pogues on their first two albums.

[@mitch26]

Glad everyone is enjoying it. Am going to see them at the 9:30 Club. I'd love to get a vid pass for the show but haven't been able to get contact info for Joey, and it's very rare that they'll give permission, he did approve it once before with The Popes and I have a song from that posted.

[@kudge43]

its called 'waxies dargle' of the lp 'red roses for me'

[@leibel76]

great taste and very mature.. :)

[@threneataorm]

amazing

[@211FairyTale]

Patrick Day is not complete without this video!!!!! :)

[@gaelicamericancraic1816]

The beer tray is an underrated instrument and no one can play it like Spider can.

[@michelleroberts4476]

Right on Gaelic!

[@xelexpunx]

cada cierto tiempo veo este concierto, siempre the pogues me recuerda que todo puede estar mejor.. que increible grupo, que siempre vivan y nunca desaparescan.

[@PedroCucuchucho]

A huevo.

[@lovelylildragon]

It's on Red Roses For Me, It's called The Battle of Brisbane

[@AugsburgerPunker]

I've been there, was the first of my many many Pogues gigs. 10 DM and 60 km to drive. Sadly the BR as usually broadcasted only about 45 min. Of course the gig went on for lucky me ;-)

[@autoblindato]

wonderful

[@MrBanjoGeorge]

First song is Battle of Brisbane

[@Thor1702]

Vielen Dank for the upload.

[@SticksSister]

awesome ,xxx

[@koniecznydariusz]

czaderska muza i ciągle popularna

[@eddymcpre]

SEPTEMBER 11th & 12th LIVE in PARIS & RECORDED ON CD/DVD!!!! EPICC!!!!!!¬!!!

Incredible. I wish the sound quality was better though :(

[@fathersensini]

Class!!!

[@widelyunknown]

I love this video, were is it from, can you buy it? I saw them first in 1986 and by then Shane had already sunken quite a lot. But anyway, he's the one of the greatest songwriters of all times (if not THE greatest)

[@rcklssrnbw]

thankssss

[@MrBanjoGeorge]

The song is called Waxies Dargle

[@keepitwitmine]

Right on and amen

[@valumaman]

so good........