The Ramones - It's Alive 1977 - Complete Show!

The complete show - well, at least the 26 minutes of film that survived. The legendary concert was held at the Rainbow Theatre in Finsbury Park, London, on December 31st, 1977. Rock music doesn't get any better than this!!

[@nickwilliams8825]

I was fourteen and saw them in 78 at Cambridge corn exchange england, I am 59 now and seeing this still gives me shivers, what a band what a gig!!!!

[@johncollins5552]

Sadly the closest I got was shaking hands with Marky Ramone before he ran through a Ramones greatest hits live with random musicians ten years ago, even that made me feel about sixteen again😂

[@simoncloake8051]

I saw them @ Friars Aylesbury. Still one of the best gigs ever imo

[@harveysengers1379]

Lucky bastard

[@doncalista4172]

Pure rock n roll. At its best. Simple and hard. They are up there with the Kinks , Stones

[@Bushwacker-mb6hw]

Same

[@EZEQUIELQUIJADAMUNOS]

0:17 Blitzkrieg Bop 2:22 I Wanna Be Well 4:43 Glad to See You Go 6:32 You’re Gonna Kill That Girl 8:57 Commando 10:35 Havana Affair 12:15 Cretin Hop 14:00 Listen to My Heart 15:35 I Don’t Wanna Walk Around With You 17:00 Pinhead 19:22 Do You Wanna Dance? 21:10 Now I Wanna Be a Good Boy 23:03 Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue 24:23 We’re A Happy Family

[@Wanderglobe]

26 minute video. 14 songs. Love it.

[@JesusGarcia-zx4yf]

❤

[@Yapostadodat]

So amazing to think was 1977, the height of Disco and KISS and this was going on at the same time! The pace is absolutely INCREDIBLE and I never believed they actually went from song to song like that without editing but it's TRUE! They really DID play that fast, and amazingly good for thier speed and consistency. An amazing Epic machine of Punk emotion that rocked the world.

[@tylerstamps2786]

Even Elvis was around for most of ‘77…quite the contrast

[@josecarlosgoncalves8426]

Vi duas vezes em são Paulo fantástico

[@elifrancisco9318]

​@@josecarlosgoncalves8426 uma certa inveja, devo admitir, possuo 25 anos, não tive essa oportunidade. Grande banda, faz parte dos nossos corações.

[@6linx9]

In 1977 I was in the 2nd grade in a small school in East Germany and didn't know anything about punk rock. It wasn't until 7 years later that I fell in love with punk. Only in East Germany was it difficult to get hold of records. In the mid 80's I listened to a lot of Pistols and Clash. I first found out about the Ramones at the end of the 80s and was thrilled. After the wall came down I finally saw them at a festival in Nordheim. That was in 1993.😁

[@exxumma]

greatest American rock'n'roll band

[@templepowell3778]

Best live band I ever saw. Never known such power before or since the ramones. Listening to the ramones is like being hit with a Gale force wind. Met so many people who said ramones was their best ever live big experience.

[@ExcellentSunset]

Have you heard of Bad Nerves from the UK?

[@nealamesbury7953]

Agree. ! Better show than most huge name bands. ! Pomona ca. Sometime 82- 83

[@runningsuperska]

The greatest American rock'n'roll band.

[@exxumma]

damn rights,,,

[@MrSemmonen]

Best band in universe.

[@ExcellentSunset]

How were they so good 🫠🫠🫠

[@hoggers7572]

​@@ExcellentSunsetbecause they kicked arse and weren't sell outs

[@smokesletsgo2374]

@@ExcellentSunset They were actually terrible early on. The first CBGB videos show how bad they were. But they stuck to it, didn't give up and became great. They showed that you didn't have to be a virtuoso and study music theory to play rock and roll, it's about what's in your heart

[@saharatul]

The guitar on last two songs on this set hits you like a freight train. Johnny's simply a superhuman at guitar. He was a man of commitment, focus and sheer f***ing will.

[@ivanrainbird2416]

I’m in that audience i was just 17 then great memories loved the rainbow theatre london i realise now i was lucky to be there

[@martingerardoaguileravelazquez]

Que chingón 👏 yo tengo casi 62 y aun disfruto escuchar a Ramones. saludos desde San Luis Potosí México

[@gadielacdc06480673m]

you witness history right in front of your eyes my brother

[@imcharming4808]

no way you could've know the scope of their impact; I don't trust anyone who says they realize how great an artist is in their moment because they have know idea what great impact will happen in the future. How hot was it? It seems loud as SHIT and hot and bright.

[@ivanrainbird2416]

@@imcharming4808 i was seventeen bouncing up down and thinking how tall the singer was i enjoyed the show just being a bit of a punk with to much lager in me the rezillos went on first then generation x

[@lxndrncls57]

[@sergiomarques1920]

56 anos e ouvindo Ramones!!! Se vc estiver triste, ouve um Ramones que ajuda😀😀😀😀😀

[@IgorCanavarro]

GABBA GABBA HEY HO! LET'S GO! RAMONES FOREVER! VIVA O PUNK ROCK!

[@drychaf]

A rock photographer's dream band! Never broke out of a classic pose.

[@chrish6383]

We saw them in Dallas in '78, they tore it up in a small club........my fav that night, " It's a Long Way Back to Germany". I'm 71 years now and still get up to dance when I play them at home.

[@ezeldf2339]

I was born in ‘93 and never got to see the Ramones (met CJ here in Houston thou during an acoustic set at Cactus a few years ago). In my opinion one of the best bands to ever walk this planet.

[@AntonioCalvente-tu2gp]

Me gusta la música gracias a todos

[@fabiocarsgmvw]

I saw 1996' Ramones tour in Porto Alegre RS Brasil. Its was so amazing. Ramones Forever ! RIP Ramones! Live Long Marky!

[@CKS64]

Saw them in 1977 in my little podunk town they filled in for the Rocket's who were supposed to open up for Toto. Less than 100 people showed up most were Rednecks throwing Beer at them. Even so they played for a solid non stop hour. Life has never been the same after seeing their explosive performance. Nothing fake nothing put on. Just the Ramones. May they all rest in peace.

[@jasonmeador-yx8ss]

Joey talked about this show in an interview.

[@martysfo]

Everyone should make the pilgrimage to the Queens Museum to see their retrospective on this band. The last room is a movie theater viewing of this film. Long live the Ramones.

[@juanagudelo336]

I was there !! Great exhibition

[@robertc2619]

I bought the album in 79 and it is still the best live album to this day magnificent energy.

[@2hardworld32]

Everyone loves The Ramones ❤

[@ghostrunner5985]

Undeniable power, speed and cool. So much f-ing cool!

[@rustinpieces]

What an amazing footage, both visuals and sound! And yet so few likes...

[@user-lj6is3gq3m]

Best live performance ever made in this planet.Gabba gabba hey . Cheers to heave from Greece RAMONES

[@patrickkelly6090]

The Great Ramones were firing on all cylinders this night Rock on Ramones.

[@davidjohnmcguigan7848]

One of the best Rock N Roll records ever made , bought this back in the day when I was just a small kid with my holiday spending money , still play this all of the time, less is more, more or less, pure genius.

[@Bolt24HotSounds]

Just an ORGY of greatness.

[@johnny-r]

There will only ever be one Ramones. Nobody was like them, and nobody will be like them in the future.

[@alanfishell1438]

Seen Ramones in 78 the first time of 7, when they finished we sat there stunned like surviving a tornado and you're taking inventory of your body parts. We went nuts! Still get that to this day.

[@charlesfields8715]

I'm 53. I was 7 when this was recorded. I'm pissed I couldn't make it. But I don't think the kids today realize we have the coolest generation of old folks ever right now. Listen to what they have to say. It's inspiring at times.

[@Spookje09]

You got that right! I'm the same age and I have a 6 year old son that is being subliminally (and not so) fed this and all the greats of the time.

[@ditardi]

escuhé este disco mil veces pero nunca habia visto el video, es una obra de arte

[@victorneysanchez7400]

igual opino yo, gracias pr compatir mi amor por estos chicos, el punk comenzo aqui.

[@tylerstamps2786]

Seems like a Ramon’s show would last like 22 minutes. And it’d be 22 minutes of the most kick a$s punk rock around! 🤘

[@MrEdsTheRef]

Has there ever been an American Punk group to even come close to the Ramones........... No sadly, these guys are true Legends

[@gmantramp404]

Yep. The Dead Boys. They didn't write soppy unpunk love ballads unlike the 1234 boys 🤘🤘

[@exxumma]

greatest American rock'n'roll band

[@draculiam0]

Long live the Ramones!!!

[@danieloss8458]

Ramones sempre Ramones. 2024 e eu aqui assistindo. É Oss

[@angelotaegi3843]

BRUTAL Los vi en directo en Donostia a principio de los 80. Nunca he visto nada parecido. 45/50 min de "tralla" ininterrumpida. Acabaron y la gente no pidió "ni otra". No podían. No se podía. Bestial.

[@ericotellez433]

Brutal

[@bukkaker66]

Que bueno.Me hubiera encantado poderles visto en esa época.Tambien tocaron en Barakaldo.Dondd no tocaron los Ramones?😅

[@elvikingoo8757]

No da . tiempo de pedir otra

[@wyndorphstormcrow8372]

This is the perfect example of everything cool about punk rock,, awesome show thanks for the post

[@briancarnival6916]

If there's one show I regret missing in my life, it was this one ! and I could have gone to it ! They were really on form that night. They could surprise you now and then; I thought 7-11 was a superb song by them ! I prefer them at full throttle though ! Glad to see ya go, Blitzkreig bop and Cretin hop. Miss you guys badly - it was love at first hearing !

[@nasty1023]

one of the greatest and hard working rock n roll bands to have ever existed - a shinning example the the great american work ethic long live the Ramones love you guys

[@admirmuskic]

The Ramones are the essence of the rock and roll

[@andrewcutts7416]

It will be 40 years ago tomorrow night that this was recorded. I didn't go to this concert, but was at the Roundhouse on July 4th 1976 for their first UK gig. I was really a Flamin' Groovies fan at the time. Possibly the hottest and sweatiest gig I've ever been to.

[@PeteChatteris]

Ramones, Devo, Sex Pistols, Cure, Ultravox, Undertones, Split Enz, Stranglers, Blondie and many more. I've seen them all. The Ramones had an energy that permiated my very soul. The best live were and still are Devo, but seeing the Ramones was something inspirational and helped build my own music career. Incredible

[@WalterBurattiMusica]

I think the whole history of rock and roll, since Robert Johnson, ended with the departure of these guys, it's the super quintessential rock music. There were wonderful things but nothing like the Ramones. Thanks to their recorded music, every time I listen to them they make me feel more one than ever. How well they knew how to do it!

[@wildphil64]

This is what needed to happen back then. Too many rock bands were all ‘look at me playing an over extended guitar solo’ Well, we know you can play the guitar, how about going metal and show some energy and enthusiasm? These guys had it spades full. 🫶

[@brinsonharris9816]

Knew a guy who saw them back in the day and I was surprised they only played a 30 minute set, but he said “You had to be there. It was perfect.” I get a sense of that watching this.

[@terrypussypower]

I saw this version (the best version imo!) of The Ramones at Strathclyde University in ‘77, when the Talking Heads supported! That gig was insane!

[@Grunfeld]

This is brilliant. Didn't know any film of this gig existed.

[@user-rh8eg5zy5j]

This is the fly into the past, this is fly of soul! 👌😘💫

[@FelipeRodrigoX]

The best Johnny Ramone guitar tone ever!

[@averyadrian1534]

This was what it sounded like the whole time pretty much live…

[@sdh8286]

@@averyadrian1534 Except the guitars and bass on this were over-dubbed in the studio, so the album should have been called "It's Alive - nearly"

[@yawninghyaena]

​@@sdh8286 seriously? so much for punk ethics right? gotta admit thow that the sound is spot-on ... 1234

[@TWTexasA1]

Take any guitar and an older Marshall amp turned up to 10 and you to can have Johnny’s sound. The best thing about The Ramones was their simplicity….

[@sdh8286]

@@yawninghyaena Yeah, it's in one of the books, I can't remember which one as I've read a few. Johnny was really annoyed with the mix so wanted Dee Dee and himself to re-record their guitars. Dee Dee said he could barely keep up with the live version and needed numerous cups of coffee, not necessarily his drug of choice. There's even a clip in one song where he drops a pick, fishes one out from his pocket yet the bass magically continues to play!

[@rogeragarcia]

Miss you boys! My fav band of all time. God Bless America.

[@joseescobar76]

Grew up listening to this album!!! absolutely love this Live oldie but goldie!!! Did not know it was on Vid!!!!!

[@ricardopetinas2630]

Eu fui em 96 no Olímpia,,, SP,, Brasil,,,,, sensacional

[@IgorCanavarro]

Foi na tour derradeira do álbum Adios Amigos certo? Um ano depois em 1997 a banda acabaria e Joey Ramone faleceria em 2001 de linfoma. O álbum-solo de Joey, Don't Worry About Me foi lançado postumamente em 2002 pela Sanctuary Records e distribuído mundialmente pela Warner Music Group.

[@fernandoveiss4819]

El mejor recital de los Ramones!!!

[@MarceloMauroPereira]

Muchas gracias por subir este gran recuerdo, Ramones !!!

[@luisalbertohernandezalmela9209]

Que auténticos, el mundo del rock &roll esta huérfano sin Ramones y Motorhead!!

[@raffaelespallarossa1310]

So lucky to see them live in 92 at La Spezia.

[@istvankovacs7474]

One of the best live albums of all time!

[@pflaffik]

Love all these uptempo Ramones songs and covers

[@vidukadavor]

BEST LIVE ALBUM EVER!

[@sdh8286]

Best Nearly Live album ever - guitar and bass were overdubbed in the studio - still bloody amazing. Saw them about eight times and actually met them once (Richie as drummer)

[@keithkoenig5320]

Dee Dee was, is, and will always be my Rock & Roll Spirit Animal. He gets a day or two off a year and then Johnny Thunders takes over the role.

[@misterslats]

Dee Dee WAS the Ramones. It's heart and soul. He wrote most of their songs. Even after he quit the band they still relied on Dee Dee to give them songs for each new record.

[@milart12]

I don't consider myself a hard-core Ramones fan, but this is fantastic. Video quality is excellent.

[@arrrs4944]

They had the Queen's goofy sense of humor and love of fun, and always gave 100% !!!

[@stevekeenan2015]

I was fortunate to grow up in L.A. in the 70's and 80's. Got to see all the great US punk bands including Black Flag, Circle Jerks, DK, Bad Religion, Social Distortion, X, Bad Brains, Minor threat, TSOL etc. Even got to.see the Misfits at Santa Monica civic. Not here to brag, just making point that the Ramones were on a different level. Non stop. Energy just like this incredible performance in the UK. I've heard that the whose who of the early UK punk scene were in attendance and were inspired to pursue this new genre of music that was boiling up from the underground. The members of future greats like the Pistols, the Clash, Buzzcocks, Generation X(BillY Idol) Siouxsie were all there. What at iconic show to see live. All you Brits that were there I envy you. Fortunately I moved to Northern California, Santa Cruz in the mid 80's. The Ramones came to our local club the Catalyst every year and never disappointed. Sorry for the rant, just got a little fired up after watching this. We're a happy family

[@paulstanley8132]

The crowd noise is from the Glasgow Apollo because it was always the loudest 👍👢👢

[@amandamaria7895]

MARAVILHOSOS!!! ❤👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@user-mi5gq7yt8f]

Rsised in Forest Hills Qns attended FHHS. My childhood friends would listen to It's Alive till the needle bled, using tennis rackets, the sofa & pillows. Need I to go on Long live The Ramones.

[@user-wf7xv1ts7w]

RAMONES......................., Simplesmente o MÁXIMO.

[@buttneked3963]

Top songs 1977. Tonight’s the night - rod stewart I just want to be your every thing - Andy gibb Best of my love - the emotions Evergreen a star is born - babs Streisand Angel in your arms - hot I like dreamin - Kenny Nolan’s . In 1977 the ramones would’ve been from Mars.

[@geremiajonathan1814]

Ramones never dies !

[@borjaballarin5865]

Momento estelar de la humanidad

[@colinhall9512]

Friars Aylesbury May 1977 - what a gig! Talking Heads were support just amazing.

[@phenixreturns]

they were furious : it's a so good punk rock !

[@booblikon]

The way they make it? Whew. 🥵 It's a make me sweat just when I look them.

[@NathanDean79]

When I ‘discovered’ the Ramomes in the early 90’s it was a revelation.

[@mdanjos11]

I saw Ramones at 1987 tour in São Paulo, Brasil. First album in Brasil was End of Century, in 1980. Imported Albuns was very expansive and rare. But always there was exists rock radio fm in my town.

[@jfmeseguer]

Saber que tocaron en mi pueblo , el Raal ( Murcia ) fue un auténtico desastre de concierto !! Pero joder es lo mejor que le a podido pasar a una triste pedanía . Viva los ramones forever 🎸🤘🏼

[@sharkbaitj]

Still got my stubs!

[@dereksimpson4778]

proper guitar sound that, brilliant

[@carrieshaw5353]

I saw them at about the same time at the University of Colorado's MU Glen Miller Ballroom. My lasting memory is the "1,2,3,4" that preceded each song!

[@dougnagy77]

This is my favourite video on KZbin

[@maxthepupp]

Second greatest Boy Band of all time -after The Beatles, natch. 🤘😎🤘

[@ernestoheinert7743]

Excellent music and video !!!

[@diggerthegroundhog8799]

Sonically the greatest 30 minutes in history. dont know if they made overdubs in the studio but who care. Saw them 30 times and this was the best.

[@TheMusicalElitist]

Can't believe this happened 10 minutes away from where I live.

[@peterzang]

Now this is rock and roll!

[@simonritchie9393]

I Miss Them So Much!. ❤

[@missolesoul]

Some of the benefits of a brother almost ten years older is this and Jethro Tull.

[@LannieLord]

I met them many times. They all lived in NYC and you'd see them shopping in the Village or St. Marks Place with their wives / girlfriends. Shaking Joey's hand --- feels like a small dead fish. LOL . But they would always sign an autograph ! The other GREAT thing was - even in 1980 / 82 when they were super popular - they would play SMALLER venues / clubs/ theaters !! We also would go see Rock N' Roll High School at midnight movie screenings !!

[@delaBoujardiere]

True pleasure this! The way Joey sing - its like he tries to sing thru the nose and the same time have this bully tone. Just incredible. Even Lemmy was a big admire of Ramones. You can actually hear 2 songs on Sacrifice inspired by Ramones - the refrain in the title song and song nr. 2 on the record, which is less than 2 minutes. But... Where is the opening track Rockaway Beach and Teenage Lobotomy? Anyone knows why Tommy R replaced Marky R on this set?

[@user-rp3bx8ok5y]

They fill a large theater in London yet were virtually unknown back home. The Brits are always ready for new sounds.

[@atlantic_love]

My husband is from the UK :D (East Grinstead)

[@theokingshango]

some mad fox booked them for NYE 😅🔥👌

[@hugoandrade1792]

Classico demais 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@dirtworshiper2800]

What a fuckin gem. Thanks for sharing.

[@mikelyons5039]

Complete Show!............26 minutes. Says it all, THE RAMONES, no bullshit just power.

[@pentagonoenllamas]

I wish they would release the whole show with the real vocals, they sound a lot better than the studio re-recorded tracks they used on the LP.

[@Maic512]

Alguien lo debe tener completo de verdad a este show. Por favor subanló !!!

[@DemianLiutkus]

Show mais poderoso da história, rápido, simples e direto como foi o RAMONES, um soco no queixo

[@JesusGarcia-zx4yf]

Think you

[@vlimmenveterinaryservices5657]

Saw them once...phenomenal band

[@HughCorbyCruick]

Used to see them in the Village clubs. If you went to the bathroom during their set (too much beer) you would miss out on at least two songs but they were loud.

[@elforeigner3260]

Just non stop rock! Pure power

[@jamesewanchook2276]

one really great goat bands!!

[@rds1882]

This was a good show. They sounded good, Joey was singing good and they were pure energy. Later years joeys voice though still good sounded different. They influenced my playing for sure. Wish I could have seen them.

[@RG-pe3yb]

It's alive baby ... with Tommy on drums ...

[@lcespin]

O show produziu um disco duplo premiado. Então falta um pedaço. Mas agradeço a postagem .

[@therandomband2007]

it's true you're right!

[@anthonywilliams-bo7vj]

Just Awsome

[@andygray7478]

Saw them once, Edinburgh Playhouse ? 1981, bruised, battered after non-stop jumping around 😂😂😂, still play their records (loud) for reminiscence therapy