The Psychedelic Furs Live The Whistle Test 01/11/82

[@Drjackdempsey9644]

Iconic voice. I pretty much only knew the hits until I started to collect vinyl and hear their B-Sides. Psych Furs are sooooo Underrated

[@jimd4004]

yeah its wild they have four strong as hell, classic albums out of the gate. Most people only take in the hits and miss the greater stuff. That self titled especially, one of my favorite debut albums.

[@troygaspard6732]

This song never goes out of fashion.

[@MrArneal]

Even more relavent today,love the way he accidentally dropped the mic and recovered without missing a beat,excellent performance

[@gentillygirl545]

If you can't love Richard Butler, there is something wrong with you.

[@Listermintsluesh]

First time listening, introduced by a wacky friend, I was hooked straight away. ....back in the day by the way.....

[@gentillygirl545]

If you have seen them, they own the place. Give it up!!

[@guitarzan2626]

I saw them in 84 and they were great.

[@ucity88]

The Furs should be considered on the same level with the Smiths! ❤❤❤

[@andrewhill4986]

So awesome to have a recording back when they were still honing their craft!

[@mmantero]

That bass line on President Gas is absolute pure class !

[@DaveSaunders01]

Way too loud, totally uncompressed, and a very dislikeable tone though... The band is sounding a bit young & untogether really. Compare that brass on Danger to Teardrop Explodes at about the same time... I shall try and find it. Sorry, and I am a fan too (& a soundy!!)

[@SRodrigoAlberto]

Estuve sacando esa línea por la mañana.... Está súper !

[@jackal59]

@@DaveSaunders01 At this point, they had lost half the band (unless that is Vince Ely on drums, in which case it's 1/3). I think some lack of togetherness is understandable. Then again, I like Tim Butler's bass precisely because it's loud and obnoxious.

[@SarahTheMiddleEarthling]

​@@jackal59I like it as well. It's imperfect but perfect at the same time. If that makes sense?

[@VDUBT5174]

I remember watching this when it was first broadcast. Saw them live at The Cornwall Coliseum the following year.

[@simplesecretof]

One hell of a gem of a performance.......

[@CraigyBaby62]

Excellent stuff. The levels were a bit off in Gas I think, but brilliant song... "It's sick, the price of medicine." And '...check that you're asleep again.' Great lyrics. Danger was awesome, and Sleep, shame it ended too soon. Nice one 😊

[@tomhatton3303]

I was so into the Furs at this time. Talk Talk Talk and Forever Now are superb albums. Where did the time go?

[@BobbyGeneric145]

We got old mate. Seems like yesterday.

[@Paddy_Roche]

Great to see this again.

[@gentillygirl545]

So great in concert.

[@charlesmiddleton9952]

'Open up your eyes..to to check if your asleep again'

[@sonjagjokas381]

Such a good performer.hes so sexy too

[@warriorsoflego]

Sisters of Mercy owe so much to this band.

[@Duke_Togo_G13]

And they owe so much to Bauhaus.

[@TheHelensp]

Really? I don't think they are similar, and I'm pretty sure they were contemporaries

[@Leigh-ry3yb]

@@TheHelensp They were I saw Bahaus in 81 and the furs in 82 (or around then).

[@rubikclockweights]

such easier times with great bands....look at the shyte we have to listen to now..lol. I do gigs and a lot of places have a 85-90 decibel limit.....imagine that back in the day..

[@debraforbes5701]

Meant to say, in majoR LOVE w him & them.

[@douglaswright2143]

Remember this like it was yesterday!

[@ucity88]

Tim has always been a sexy thing!! ❤❤❤

[@The1stMrJohn]

Just got in from another Psychedelic Furs gig, this time in Oxford[Sunday10thSeptember2017] another great performance only slightly more greying hair! Been a fan since 1979 when I first heard them on the John Peel show, and been to lots of their shows...especially the early eighties including Glastonbury1986. I think they have gotten better with age. Saw them at Frome on 24thOctober 2010... they played the "Talk Talk Talk" album[their first 2 albums are my favorites] in its original order, then after a quick break , they did lots of other stuff including their first album, ending as usual with Sister Europe, and ultimately India. ...... tonight's version of India was slightly more experimental and spaced out rhythmically than usual,very enjoyable ;~) From Chandler's Ford

[@TravisBickle1963]

Get in touch!!

[@The1stMrJohn]

TravisBickle1963 Hello, there's some excellent VHS film [done in short bursts due to battery recharging] online of Glastonbury1986. Made by amateurs with borrowed equipment. I'm thinking of asking them if it's possible to have a couple of hard copies as I was there along with one of my closest friends, who we lost in 2009 [in an accident in his house].. The film clips capture the time rather well, it was before the festival became corporate, and still seemed somewhat haphazard! Still sponsored by CND , and for that year the whole festival cost only £17 to get in. ;~)

[@owenwilberforce6138]

To have a voice as cool as his and to think he said he’s not crazy about the sound of his own voice. Well, luckily we all disagree with his opinion. His lyrics too- “Phone book full of accidents-“ and the like- so simply brilliant.

[@iadorenewyork1]

Why is “Sleep Comes Down” cut in half? Good concert, in any case.

[@chrislewis-n3v]

lyrics to president gas are briilliant

[@iadorenewyork1]

Which President is the song dedicated to, I wonder ….

[@chrislewis-n3v]

i always assumed it to be just about the process of american elections generally not about a specific president- could be about elections in any country i suppose @@iadorenewyork1

[@The1stMrJohn]

London and others 1980→1985 Glastonbury1986 Frome2010 Oxford2017 ;~) MrJohn C~Ford

[@gentillygirl545]

God bless you

[@md091000]

Where's the track list?

[@tonymyers7498]

This is sick..love it to death

[@debraforbes5701]

In major Richard & this band.

[@debranchistesdumondeentier2946]

sad that after 1984 at the latest everything fell apart

[@charlesmiddleton9952]

019....who cut the cheese?

[@mat900ft]

Do pretty in pink!!

[@nasskhan4543]

This band had potential but the lead singer at the time just couldnt sing good enough. Before I get hate mail I own the 1st 4 albums cos like I said the music is good but Richard isnt quite good enough. Visually the guy looks good for the band but imagine if Julian Cope was singing those songs then it would be in a different league. Sorry if your a Psychedelic Firs fan but I guess its my hang up.

[@gentillygirl545]

You are correct. you don't like Richard Butler? Shame. No reason for you to be here.

[@nasskhan4543]

@@gentillygirl545 Fair enough. Please take note I wasnt trying to be spiteful but Imho Richards voice sounded & developed better from 3rd album onwards. I did once hear live version of Sister Europe & his voice sounded hundred times better than when it was recorded. Its just sometimes when I hear some of their records Im always thinking " Wow I wish Ferry , Lydon or Bowie was singing this. To look on the brightside at least his voice isnt Geddy Lee or Tom Waits.

[@CraigyBaby62]

Butlers voice is what made The Furs different and awesome. Julian Cope? Mate, shut your mouth. No reward for you! Lol all in good humour. 😋

[@grahamjara5845]

pre 1983...they were sick.