The Ramones - Live In Ann Arbour - 10 May 1981 - Pleasant Dreams Tour

[@zubby]

I was at this show. Dee Dee stepped on my fingers, and I damaged my hearing after getting pinned against an amp. Great times!

[@lauramilagros5472]

8/24/20 😂😂😂😎😎😎🤕🤕🤕🤘🤘🤘👊👊...Thanks 4 the laugh. Great Rock n Roll & Punk experience! ThE RaMoNeS 4 eVeR! #NeverToOldToPunk

[@AnnulmentProof]

What was the venue in Ann arbor?

[@zubby]

@@AnnulmentProof It was a club called the Second Chance on Liberty St. It later became the Nectarine Ballroom, and after that a smaller club called the Nectarine. I don't know what it is now, I haven't lived in Ann Arbor for over 20 years.

[@AnnulmentProof]

@@zubby yes I remember second chance. I lived in Ann Arbor from 72 - 82.

[@williammarshburn]

I went to leave lolapalosa er whatever it's called, just to see them on their last tour. It was before my growth spurt, so Iwas short and skinny dude, my fist mosche pit. I got pulled up twice. It was loco

[@lettoreentusiasta9374]

1980-1982, their best live performances. Perfect vocals, perfect speed - not too slow, not too fast. Dee Dee was still alive and kickin'. And Pleasant Dreams is a greatly underrated album - the songs kick ass played live.

[@lucasleon3321]

Lettore Entusiasta -yo opino lo mismo,del 1980-1982 lo mejor de lo mejor de los ramones.

[@lucalone]

!!!

[@sg7149]

29 songs in an hour and 3 minutes...not to slow, indeed

[@cerbranas]

Totally agree. Perfect speed. Joey was able to sing properly. Best band phase IMO

[@reidmax1]

There Is "sittin in my room" that one of my predilected Tunes...

[@smileprettymusic]

Greatest band of all time, while some say that they hit their prime in 77' with Tommy, they were still a dominating force here.

[@andremadeira6916]

The more i listen to them the more i agree. Joeys vocal in the first 80s just phenomenal so much Dept. Grand ramones goldies rock of the future

[@derrickhobbs8842]

The Ramones were the best value for live performances: you got 29 songs, took about an hour, great energy, great music, great times.

[@HardlyRamone]

Joey's vocal talent probably peaked around this time, and Dee Dee's backup vocals were more consistent. The harmonies in Today Your Love Tomorrow The World here... wow.

[@TheKarsten75]

joey & dee dee: true

[@Antanix]

Good point. In 1980-81 they were faster and louder than 1977 , Joey's voice was more aggressive and less whiny. They were PERFECT. Then there was an "almost metal" evolution towards 1983-84, Joey's voice was too growly. When Marky returned, drumming was too plain and excessively fast - so fast that Joey could not keep with words. Pleasant Dreams is a gem, damaged by a Spector-type production.

[@zosothezephead837]

Not sure about Joey's vox compared to 77/78, seems to be going through the motions and ducks the higher notes here

[@HardlyRamone]

@@samirdesai4788 Well, to some extent I think Joey also wanted his vocals to sound more aggressive anyway when they reached the mid 80s. The band as a whole was trying to stay relevant to the tempos and aggression seen in newer hardcore punk bands of the era. Today we look back and wonder why the Ramones decided to get so fast, but in the context of the time, it makes sense. The band ultimately stuck around for a long time and cemented themselves as legends by NOT staying locked into their 70s era sound. But of course, many new fans today really appreciate that 70s material.

[@HardlyRamone]

@@samirdesai4788 Possibly? You never know if changing the past actually results in a better outcome, though..

[@Ohioan4171]

The Ramones' concerts were almost atomic explosions of sound. No matter how much energy you had when you walked into the concert, you could be sure you'd have none when you left. The Ramones were one of the most original bands of all time and one of my favorites. I can't believe Dee Dee, Joey, and Johnny are gone.

[@jorgitomari]

right man !!!! i am missing them every fucking they !!!!

[@cheranguista]

Sadly Tommy's also gone..

[@BillRiccio]

CJ too!

[@jefflaben511]

@@BillRiccio ???

[@Shikta-poobah67]

@@BillRiccio Nope. CJ’s still alive and kicking. In fact him and Richie Ramone have a band now. However we did lose Arturo not long ago.

[@drawbot70]

I love how he name checks Schoolkid's Records at 7:12, which was an institution in Ann Arbor.

[@JerkinTime]

Dee Dee is fantastic!! Joey's wonderful and unique voice,Johnny's electrifying right hand and Marky's masterful drummer.Please be welcome to the magic of The Ramones once again!

[@luizalbertoavilareis8727]

RAMONES, The rebirth of ROCK'N'ROLL.

[@sc1077]

I really love this version of “Do You Wanna Dance”. I’ve never heard Joey sing it this way and it sounds so beautiful ❤️

[@mariaisabelcarrillo6315]

Yes, he did that great singing changes around then, they made an incredible performance in Spanish tv and in Madrid in 1981. The tv program "Musical Express" is on KZbin, have a look, they were at their peak.

[@Arvind8558]

You mean Do You Remember Rock n Roll Radio

[@peterschaap4412]

Around this time ,the "Pleasant Dreams" are so fantastic.The whole band"worked" so good together.Joey gave the Songs so much Special Kicks.

[@MartyMcFly88]

Ramones are the godfathers of punk rock! R.I.P. Joey, DeeDee, Johnny and Tommy.

[@jestermindcrime1773]

Iggy's the godfather , the Ramones are it twisted Uncles

[@masterofdisaster2272]

Love the Ramones, but Iggy Stooge, the MC5, Shakey Jake and Question Mark, all from Detroit/Ann Arbor/Flint were inventing punk rock in the mid 60's. Ramones caught on and did it well. MC5 was named the most influential punk band of all time by a British publication just a couple years ago. Won't say anything bad about the Ramones, but people should probably actually know the history before they opine so as to avoid more misinformation. Let's face it, we swim in that every day. Unless we try to get real facts into the conversation, the information becomes less valuable continuously.

[@moLeOnPoT]

@@masterofdisaster2272 In my opinion Stooges New York Dolls Velvet Underground and MC5 set the stage for Punk music and also were ahead of their time concerning Rock in general. Some of their stuff sounds so visionary in hindsight. BUT the Ramones defined the sound of Punk Rock in my view. The others werent as raw. Still had long songs with psychedelic elements etc. That is just my opinion. I love the afore mentioned bands just as much as I love the Ramones.

[@DizzyD850]

@@masterofdisaster2272 The Ramones may not have founded punk, but they damn sure perfected it

[@brandonhendrix7223]

@@moLeOnPoT exactly! Everybody always does that "Well, actually..." thing but neglect to mention all those pre-punk bands (Stooges, MC5, Dolls, etc) still had a heavy blues, jazz, avant garde, psychedelic, etc elements in their music (and because of that were often labeled "heavy metal" back then. "Punk rock" was used to describe 60s garage bands). Elements the Ramones completely did away, not to mention they were far faster and simplistic than any of those bands ever were. NOTHING sounded like Ramones before. Sure you can find a song or two that are similar but you can't find a whole album of songs like that. When it comes to ground zero of punk ROCK The Ramones are it.

[@beachkidboy]

So nice to see a real band and performers where they write their songs and play the instuments. No back-up dancers and costume changes.

[@stankymans]

absolutely amazing voice, one of the best in rock my opinion

[@JcKramer1991]

god i wish i could have seen a show. thank god for youtube.

[@JcKramer1991]

Back 9 years later and still amazing.

[@DeeDonner]

Stood outside the rain in Ann Arbor to listen to The Ramones in 1977. I wasn't 18 at the time. Rick's American Cafe with Sonic's Rendezvous. Memories!

[@orlfane1622]

First time I saw them was like two months later or a few months before depending on what you believe the real date of this video is . July 1981 in Staten Island New York I was 16 years old I can't believe my parents let me go . I'll never forget it I got crushed against the stage in front of Dee Dee and I was pulled up on the stage and got to watch the whole show inches away from DD sitting on the stage and actually caught a pick he tossed. This was the peak of their career . The energy from the band and the fans was incredible. If anybody was there you'll remember Saturday night the lights went out power failure and they have the play the next night . We sat online for hours Saturday afternoon waiting to get in and they had to cancel the show and play the next night because of a power failure .

[@johnnywalsh2708]

Must have been The Factory--if so I was rightthere at the stage too haha

[@_michael_g]

real date is October 5th, the uploader made a mistake

[@superewink]

My brother talks about seeing them at the Factory on SI in the late 70's.

[@superewink]

holy crap, i saw them oct 11 1981 at the Warner Theater in Wash DC as my first concert ever that i will never forget. so glad i found this and thank you for correcting the date (can't believe i found a video of them from within a week of my first ever concert that i have never forgotten)

[@nathanfrahm]

I saw them in Phoenix...We'd never seen anything like it. These guys were Gods when they blew out of CBGBs.

[@slimjimphantom6294]

Greatest band of all time !

[@anthonycongiunti9382]

I was lucky enough to see them in 1979 I was 15 years old I didn't appreciate them as much as I do now I'm 55 years old. Time sure does fly R.I.P guys 3 died of cancer and 1 fr0m an overdose.

[@lauramilagros5472]

8/24/20 ... I got 11 yrs on you! 😂Im 66 & discovered The Ramones LATE - in 1981 @ age 27 - thanks to KROQ, Pasadena, LA County, a punk & new wave station. Both "Jed the Fish" & *Rodney on the Roq were close friends of the guys & they got heavy airplay. The "regular" or"classic" rock stations in So Calif wouldnt touch punk/new wave. Im like u, the more time passes ... the more I LOVE The Ramones ... the Godfathers of Punk. Im wishin' I had someone to slam dance with right now! 🤘🤘 *Rodney Bingenheimer, the King of Sunset Blvd. Google him.

[@pcramon]

14years old for me, 1978 UK Road to Ruin then a further 10 more times up to 89’. 81/82 their “pop” era, final push at commercial success before giving up on that idea. Dee Dee sounds and looks so happy tonight, the jumps have gone but the smiles make up for it.

[@eivindgjengstjohansen9625]

2001,2002,2004 and 2014

[@TheBronxBunnyMan]

I always watched/listened to this concert video in math class for 75% of my senior year. Great time in the career musically and live.

[@roughriot]

one of the best Ramones Concerts!!!!! The Sound and Joeys Voice was fantastic at this show!!!!

[@allyramone]

This is Amazing footage. I love this period of The Ramones career.

[@Shikta-poobah67]

This was the tour I saw them on the first time I saw them, in Houston. This is how I remember the tempos being. The only reason I even mention it is because the 2nd time I saw them was in ‘85, 4 years later and they were playing at least twice as fast. With Richie they were playing almost at hardcore tempos, and it didn’t do them any favors in my opinion. The 3rd (and final) time I saw them, in ‘92 they played even faster, and the songs almost sounded mechanical. The first time I saw them it was perfect. Slightly faster than the original recordings but only barely so. I had been wondering if my memories were a bit off, but after watching this I see that it’s exactly how I remember it.

[@julianriobo9033]

Joey's voice is perfect here. Super strong and really melodic.

[@SpiderKing389]

Marky's 'The Twilight Zone' t-shirt is awesome. This is such a great concert.

[@HardcorePunkmusic29]

best set-list in all of music history.

[@lauramilagros5472]

8/24/20 Ive seen almost every Ramones concert on YT..😂 .. & these guys always played non-stop like jackhammers. But ... *this* ... *this is one of the best!* You can clearly hear the drums & vocals. Crisp, clear vocals, drums, guitars. Great sound-engineer vs a band having a *very special* night? There is something magical about *THIS* concert. Dont know what it is. I think they had a unique rapport with a very unique, energetic audience. Im grateful this has been posted on YT. I miss The Ramones more than ever & appreciate them now more than ever. Been a harcdore fan since 1981 (27!). I regret never having the chance to see them live. *Long live the Godfathers of Punk* Gabba Gabba Hey Hey! Hey! Ho! Let's Go! #NeverTooOldToPunk #IDontWannaGrowUp

[@TheLarryburns84]

there's a kickass show from the Cleveland Agora,on this same tour, that is nearly as good as this one. it's a bootleg from a radio broadcast, not a dodgy crowd recording like you sometimes get

[@lauramilagros5472]

6/1/24 Thanks! I'll check it out. Can never get too much Ramones!

[@sg7149]

they were just unbelievably entertaining...

[@zeppeline21]

nice VHS version, just to love it. Ramones allways in my heart

[@guifontana]

29 songs in just one hour and three minutes. unbelievable.

[@eivindgjengstjohansen9625]

In 1996 it would have taken 50-55 minute's

[@Fernando_Ojeda]

There's no pause between 9:39 -19:40 (6 SONGS!). Just amazing.

[@punkrockpatti]

I would have been there but I was in rehab. No lie. I'm still pissed I missed it.

[@hudsongoncalves1081]

Thank´s, we love Ramones on Brasil.

[@lucaliaci8588]

love this concert!!! Beat on the brat was banging!! perfectly executed and Dee Dee rocks so much!!

[@andremadeira6916]

and the ramones kept their fan base a humble bunch of pinheads. there is a subliminal message within the ramones music and virtusosos would never understand it. love to all keep hopin to this great music

[@JcKramer1991]

AFFECTED!! such a jam.

[@JcKramer1991]

I’m back 9 years later and it’s still a jam.

[@philipholmes5884]

Saw them in February of '77 at The Whiskey... with Tommy on drums...it was great ! Right after "Leave home" was released...

[@dimikarras]

I´ve been a Ramones fan for 20 years and I never saw this full show, there are amazing version that i never heard live! thank you very much Amazing!!

[@angelotaegi3843]

Los vi exactamente en el 81 en Donostia. En esta misma época. Bestiales, brutales, impagables... Único concierto que he visto de unos 45 minutos donde la gente no pidió "otra". Era imposible NO se podía "dar más". Concierto que marcó mi vida con 15 años.

[@andreleguisamo9781]

im crying. this is so porwerful, beautiful people

[@andreeduardo3498]

Um dos melhores shows ao vivo que já assisti

[@pablolaus1690]

Gracias por haber existido. La banda más grande de todos los tiempos.

[@andymac1873]

Punk rock don't get any better than this

[@peteberwick]

What a treat. A brilliant performance by one of the most important and innovative American bands of my lifetime, captured so remarkably in film. Thank you, I am forever grateful for this epic documentation of the alpha and omega of punk rock greatness. There is one and only one word that needs to be remembered as you enter the archives of the history and the birth of punk rock, and the transition of American rock and roll: RAMONES. Now, say it out loud. Doesn't it feel right?

[@michaelbowden4567]

My very first Ramones concert happened just a few days before or after this, in Hampton Beach, NH. This vid makes me realize how lucky I was -- they were touring an awesome album (Pleasant Dreams), but still drawing heavily off their five classic earlier albums; they still seemed to be enjoying themselves; they sounded great; they weren't yet over-accelerating the songs; and Joey was still actually singing.

[@sjorsberends6393]

I love the way Joey gives the song his present soulfeeling. He always gives a creative twist with his vocals to the songs. This is what made me watch all available Ramones concerts on youtube!

[@jim6139]

I think this show was October 5th, 1981. The Pleasant Dreams album was released July 20th, 1981. Thanks for uploading, very cool!!

[@lattepiupunkrock]

J Henneman true. This show was October 5, 1981.

[@carloslanus]

Aguante las Ramones. Un fan Argentino que los vio por estos lares desde el 91´. Tenia 12 años en el 87 como para ver su primera gira con Dee Dee en Arg.

[@Yogurt0107]

Still Fresh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mongu4882]

Ramones is love.

[@shawnmckillip2492]

the quintessential american band

[@cruzmizzl]

These guys are as unique as a 60's split window vette, vintage 501's, a rolex submariner, etc. [[ RAMONES NEVER DIE ]]

[@lindareynolds659]

I love him ❤❤❤❤❤

[@WashingtonRDias]

A banda mais Rock'n Roll de todos os tempos! Muito obrigado por postar esse show incrível. Agora é abrir umas latas de cerveja e apreciar os RAMONES.

[@lauramilagros5472]

24/8/20 ¡Bien dicho, Sr. y Sra. Brasileño! (Boricua-Cubana de Los Ángeles, Calif, aquí)

[@pcramon]

Wish they’d of Toured the UK during this period. Saw a total of 11 times, 78, 80 then had to wait until 85’. Got to say I would of preferred them not to of sped up crazily late 80’s but perhaps they wouldn’t of been so huge in Latin America if they hadn’t. Pleasant Dreams probably last of the best Albums for me. Still listening at 57.

[@eivindgjengstjohansen9625]

1985-1990 is considered to be their weakest period, due to the heavier sound and playing too fast, one thing i noticed, is that Joey sang so fast, that he would often skip, certain lyric's because it was too fast for him.

[@jasonmeador7861]

I grew listening to the Ramones my dad was a huge fan. I was born in 77 I only saw them live 2 times in the later years.

[@69mosshead]

I was born in 75, we may have both seen em late but we saw em.

[@coltsrock760]

That rock n' roll High School drum solo...yes.

[@jimbohi3648]

Ramones always gave a thousand percent at every show even though Joey substituted lyrics for yeah I saw them in Chicago loved it so glad I got to see them live

[@robertoibarra892]

La mejor banda de rock que ha pisado el planeta...

[@TheRoberto44]

Gracias por haber existido, les amaré eternamente!

[@zebrafan1978]

Thanks Mateusz. Brings back the memory of the kick ass shows I seen in NY in the 70's

[@johnpaulkane5480]

Joey was so tall that he used to try to make himself look shorter on stage I thought he was an awesome Entertainer and singer I love the Ramones

[@eivindgjengstjohansen9625]

His brother and mother said 6'5, officially it's 6'6 but in 1992, a fan asked Joey how tall he was, Joey said 6'8 maybe 6'9 if he could stand straight, he had scholiosis but i believe, that he was taller than 6'6

[@ulfhansson6599]

Thank you boys !

[@Zopf-international]

Watching Joey bopping at the intro to Rock n Roll High School makes me bop too.

[@BearistaBear]

2:15 Johnny does a clockwise spin...usually it's counterclockwise, and he typically pivots on his left heel.

[@dankmansalley417]

I’m shocked cause around the time rocket to Russia came out he stopped doing that

[@michaelr.4878]

He probably went in the opposite direction due to being tangled up in his cable. It sounds funny...but it makes sense.

[@flamingcabbage8359]

Must've driven Joey's OCD crazy

[@eivindgjengstjohansen9625]

​@@flamingcabbage8359lol yeah

[@pisynth3784]

Live version of Come on Now is *AWESOME* - thanks so much for uploading this.

[@SonidoMajinFer]

2020 Ramones presente(!!!)

[@motopchel]

2024💪from Russia with love

[@Comounexplorador]

A 17 imbéciles no les gustan estos 4 genios de la música...LOS RAMONES son los padres del PunkRock, crearon un estilo propio que rompió todas las barreras... Los RAMONES estarán en el corazón y la memoria de muchas personas, sobretodo x siempre en mi .. LARGA VIDA A LOS RAMONES!!

[@davidwharton9916]

The date is incorrect, this was filmed Oct 5, 1981, not May 10. Awesome show, I was lucky enough to see them!

[@LarzGustafsson]

Magnificent

[@brandonhendrix7223]

It's always great to see an early Ramones concert before Marky returned and they played too fast and Joey just grunted. But the best part is when they play tracks from the album they're supporting and you get to hear the songs stripped down because most 80s Ramones albums were "overproduced" (by early Ramones standards) and it's cool to hear the songs how they would actually sound without keyboards, guitar overdubs, etc.

[@eivindgjengstjohansen9625]

1985-1990 is considered to be their weakest period, due to the heavier sound and playing too fast, one thing i noticed, is that Joey sang so fast, that he would often skip, certain lyric's because it was too fast for him.

[@jimfelix3684]

its fun to see this ..many fans really digging this concert

[@conniemack99]

Perfection. So powerful and awesome. Definitely at the peak of their powers on this tour.

[@eivindgjengstjohansen9625]

1985-1990 is considered to be their weakest period, due to the heavier sound and playing too fast, one thing i noticed, is that Joey sang so fast, that he would often skip, certain lyric's because it was too fast for him.

[@lazyrrr2411]

The show i never got to see ! Oh , i wuz there ... but ... Phew, 🍻 what a night !!

[@ulfhansson6599]

Tack för allt, Ramones !

[@DiegoCarreiro]

Loucura esse show - as músicas se sucedem sem parar, os caras não cansam, isso é o que eu chamaría de rock'n'roll em estado bruto!

[@ianbevis5755]

Great to hear a few of the Pleasant Dreams tracks played live. Maybe the only tour that tracks 4,5,12 and 28 were aired. Joey sounds fantastic.

[@manuelcao5183]

LOVE

[@ladiscalparsoro3305]

La mejor música de Rock&rollo que e escuchado. Les vi en el frontón Anoeta de Donostia y flipe en colores con ellos. MUY BUENOS...

[@ladiscalparsoro3305]

Los móviles tienen una puta costumbre de corregir lo que escribes u la joden. Donde yo. E escrito Rock&roll aparece Rock& rollo, que no es lo mismo, hablando de los RAMÓNES, el grupo que más me gusta de todos. Tuve la suerte de escucharlos en primera linea en Donosti, hoy desgraciadamente todos han palmado. Bueno, gracias a dios, dejaron bastante material para verlos cuándo nos apetezca. Aupa RAMÓNES lo mejor que e escuchado en mi vida...

[@1967PONTIACGTO]

rare and nice to hear them play "this business is killing me"...unfortunately, turns out they weren't kidding

[@andremadeira6916]

Joey tells the audience to be quiet ahah great

[@dennymoura5592]

Obrigado por postar, um dos melhores shows

[@Castro3105]

Antologic show, very good, Ramones forever!

[@Dav777]

Wow. Great find and post. Thank you!

[@jesusramone5416]

Hurry hurry hurry before I go loco. The. Ramones are timeless it all loops back to them. While movements come on go, revolutions like the ramones street forever

[@mmckissack2379]

i was there....cant remember any of it....

[@tornmask1]

WOW! The RAMONES really RoCkS! i love it, i love it!

[@milosbrezina7503]

This should get a decent remaster and Blu-Ray release.

[@teckertime]

Epic show!

[@london3618]

Sound is freakin amazing!!!

[@xx7secondsxx]

I've worn the SHIRT and bled on it many of times!!! Sooooo many shows and nights and lives with that shirt on!!! Have NEVER SEEN THEM LIVE LIKE THIS!!!!!! Shows WHY they had a seal!!! Such a well oiled MACHINE!!!!! they just SAID the set list that night and went out after some Steel Reserves and KILLED IT!!!! They have the ESP level of being in a band. Married!!! Soulmates!!! Sounds hippie DIPPY!!! but DEEPER on a PUNKRAWK level mann!!🤘🎸🤘🎸🤘🍻🍻✊✊✊✊ 30 years of PUNKROCK in meh!!!👊PUNX👊

[@luizalbertoavilareis8727]

15:38 15:49 That's what I say: RAMONES, THE REBIRTH OF ROCK'N'ROLL 😮😊

[@DannyPepprs]

What set list ! And what a time to be 12 years and discovering the Ramones Gabba Gabba Hey

[@thegroovyfloyds]

Wonderfull!!!!! 1981!!!!!

[@MichaelHonscar]

Pleasant Dreams, my favorite Ramones album.

[@markmoon8014]

Love for these twerps. And love, again.

[@didimean]

Dee Dee is mesmerizing on that bass

[@pabloirrera7022]

La banda mas influyente desde los Beatles, sin dudas

[@javicarbona222]

Tremendo show, gracias por compartir.

[@JesusGarcia-zx4yf]

Make it in hd!

[@johnphilliptecson3793]

Happy 40th Ramones Anniversary Day !