The Skids - The Saints Are Coming

TOTP 1978-11-02.

[@delby66]

Stuart Adamson.....what can I say other than he was an absolutely brilliant guitarist. Missed but never forgotten. RIP Stuart.

[@jeremyclark7872]

Over 40 years old and still brilliant.

[@ThanosGerlo]

Never heard a better version than the first one.Great band!! The Saints!

[@MisterGee1968]

“We tried as a band on numerous occasions to do something as good as Into The Valley. Stuart Adamson’s guitar playing left me feeling wholly inadequate. He had a big influence on me.” [The Edge]

[@andrewboggis2768]

Stuart is a legend and original, I shook his hand and thanked him for the joy he had given, words to that effect. I am so honoured to have touched the hands that create musical genius

[@cromptoniser]

so pleased i was a teenager 76-83

[@resurrectionjez1111]

A mega song and really underrated. To me it’s one of the few from that era that haven’t dated.

[@dikthrust]

Skids fan for over 30 years...and I think the U2/GD cover was an excellent effort, right down to the Edge replicating Stuart Adamsons solo, note for note. Just remember why they recorded the cover. Skids, still the greatest band in the world....IMO. Roll on March for the final gigs !! AHOY ! AHOY !

[@stephenratcliffe5340]

Outstanding Band 👏

[@rodney7979]

Stay out of my yard though!!!

[@denisespencer6550]

That they are

[@dikthrust]

I remember seeing this in 1978 and it blew me away ! The greatest band EVER (IMO) and the greatest tribute that The Edge played to Stuart Adamson (SKIDS guitarist, for those that don't know) was playing the guitar solo note-for-note against the original. Stunning song, whoever plays it. But The Skids, at their prime (even now) would blow away U2. Funny how life turns out.

[@samw8638]

I'm a huge U2 fan and love Edge. But anyone that thinks Adamson wasn't an influence doesn't know music.

[@anthonysclafani3963]

@Ad Max this is a ridiculous comment. Sam's comment was about people recognizing the Skids' influence, no one's said U2 denied any influence.

[@dghdavies]

RIP Mr Adamson. 19 years and counting.

[@hostofsoulslol]

Bruh, don't forget Green Day. They were involved in this cover

[@amp2425]

Who would think that . He wrote all these songs

[@MobiusBandwidth]

U2 will are the first to admit the Skids showed them the way.

[@krasteff]

Skids had military drumming 🎖

[@cliveedwards2958]

Saw the Skids support the Stranglers in '78...it just blew me away..especially 'of one skin' and 'saints are coming'..oh and 'open sound'..I windmill danced round the entire dance floor to that one...so sad when Stuart Adamson took his own life...talented beyond belief and beyond his years

[@23dark]

what a great band love the skids and use to listen to big country a lot in the 80s miss those times

[@mikeyfelley]

Top drawer R I P Stuart. Your a pure legend

[@stevepearn930]

Always has been and always will be my all time favourite Skids song

[@beckyboo1961]

Great punk band from Scotland, greatest guitar player Stuart Adamson left to form Big Country, watch their music transform over the years if you get the chance. U2 started out fantastic, but can't compare to Big Country and Skids. Love you Stuart, too damn bad you had to leave us the way you did.

[@simonmaskell365]

It's your opinion no one else cares. They have an opinion as well it's more important than yours

[@ferdiegillon5919]

@@simonmaskell365 shut it

[@brotherlestat305]

Skids are better than big country imo

[@resurrectionjez1111]

@@simonmaskell365 have I missed something? Yes, everyone is entitled to their opinion. There’s no need to be rude though. Is there?

[@willjamesb]

@@simonmaskell365 get help lad

[@LarzGustafsson]

One of the best bands ever.

[@Tinxtin100]

Die Skids waren eine meiner Lieblingsbands zu der Zeit. Höre ich heute noch gerne. Klasse Musik !

[@JavierBaby]

Never seen the film but I was a kid in Scotland when this came out, totally agree with benchism this version is unbeatable. Scottish pipe band drumming has a lot to answer for and the "blink and you've missed it" guitar solo is great. Nice to note that the stadium rockers can't beat four teenage laddies frae Fife! :)

[@adda89]

this song is purely amazing, i loved it from the very first time i heard it.

[@Nessie2410]

Really love this. Can't stop playing!!

[@britladd]

Saw these guys several times supporting the Stranglers starting in 78, they were great live and I was so impressed I bought this single on 12" and then then Scared to Dance, a great album.

[@cliveedwards2958]

I saw them at Stranglers gig aswell in 78..brilliant band

[@lordprotector3367]

My favourite 'punk' song of all time.

[@misterpunk]

For me, the 2 gigs SKIDS played at Glen Pavilion Dunfermline on 4th and 5th July 2007 were 2 of the best gigs EVER played by anyone. Period. I am so proud to be from the same country as these guys, this is what music should and MUST be about: melody, passion, intellect, emotion! Ahoy!

[@rickyjaworek1268]

Was there mate, 1st saw them supporting The Stranglers at the Apollo 1978, when JJ ragdolled a bouncer, glory days. Stuart Adamson and John McGeoch the best guitarists out of that scene.

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

One of the greatest rock songs ever

[@spudgunn1396]

No the best not one of

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

@@spudgunn1396 True

[@eamonnlittle9040]

Stuart Adamson was a colossal talent,sadly I feel to a degree underated even here in his home country of Scotland.Class guy as well,met him on two occasions.

[@aarondavies5363]

I've got tickets to the 45th anniversary can't wait ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@geoffreyjonathanwilson5826]

Brilliant band brilliant song! One of Scotland's greatest ever bands for sure!

[@Polemicist0]

This Skids EP single, which was originally released back in November 1978, is, just, a pure punk rock anthem as far as I am concerned.

[@philiptaylor7958]

Charles

[@marleybu7984]

Stuart Adamson was a feckin genius. Love ya Stuart. 😢

[@Teetee33]

God, look at Stuart Adamson--so young. RIP...

[@kingarshavin]

cool to see Stuart Adamson on guitar - a great loss to the music scene

[@fraterlucifer888]

RIP Stuart we love you!

[@ThePinebanana]

Damn they are good musicians for their time. I freaking love the drums in this song.

[@SpeedTriple59]

AWSOME..How can u2 and greenday think they could improve on a classic like this with the power of Richard Jobson,ultimate record with so much power....thanks for posting this gem,just dream on bonio....

[@benbishop4197]

fifes finest. rip stuart

[@anarcokin]

makes me want to watch the boondock saints films..

[@alabardaspaziale481]

That's the name! I wanted to watch the trailer and I ended up here. Thanks mate.

[@JustTheGman]

Had the pleasure of seeing the late, great Stuart Adamson and Big Country a couple of times at Rock City,Nottingham. Sad end to a promising life. RIP Stu.

[@jeffreysmith1071]

Saw The Skids at the Tramshed in Cardiff about 4 years ago and again just this weekend gone (5 th August 2023) at Oddballs rally in Abington Oxfordshire. WOW! Richard Jobson is so energetic and still full of enthusiasm. Great band.

[@jakeboromfc4375]

[Intro] I cried to my daddy on the telephone How long now Until the clouds unroll and you come home The line went But the shadows still remain since your descent Your descent [Chorus] The saints are coming The saints are coming I say no matter how I try, I realise there's no reply The saints are coming The saints are coming I say no matter how I try, I realise there's no reply [Verse 1] A drowning sorrow floods the deepest grief How long now Until a weather change condemns belief The stone says This paternal guide once had his day Once had his day [Chorus] The saints are coming The saints are coming I say no matter how I try, I realise there's no reply The saints are coming The saints are coming I say no matter how I try, I realise there's no reply I say no matter how I try, I realise there's no reply I say no matter how I try, I realise there's no reply

[@peterbrown6434]

Timeless Brilliance!!

[@adam08h]

i was recently in tenerife and i met he drummer from the skid. absolutely amazing song and a great band.. he is an absolute legend

[@slainofthehydra]

My favourite Skids song , so one of my favourite songs ever. First band I ever saw live (age 12), first LP I bought. Vastly underrated, as good as any of the 1st wave punk bands.

[@pr619patriots]

Great song and great band

[@rockinbones6744]

will always be way better than the u2 and green day version, impossible to beat this

[@tonycollins6271]

R.i.p stuart..❤❤❤❤

[@graywales]

I was lucky enough to have seen The Skids twice, supporting The Stranglers in Cardiff Top Rank in 1978 then at Newport Stowaway Club in 1979 supported by another great band called The Edge. One of the truly brilliant and inspiring bands ever.

[@sylphil51]

First time I've heard the original - excellent! Thanks for posting

[@jorgel.4827]

what a track!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mijymotor]

They were just like one of the best ever.Saw them in Glasgow Apollo in '78. Will we ever see their likes again?

[@DuncanMcintyre-jk3qb]

Drummer lived along the road from me in inverkeithing and the keyboard player was head of music at local high skule

[@Novacoma]

You have to be crazy to not appreciate the raw energy in this version over the Green Day-U2 one. And im actually a U2 fan and own 6 green day records.

[@pamsp]

I like GD and U2's version too, I just find it interesting how context can change the entire meaning, this version is clearly about a troubled relationship with his father (the part about weather IMO here is cause said father gave some lame excuse that he couldn't see the son because it was raining...) while the other does fit Katrina's disaster perfectly while mantaining most of the original lyrics... music is awsome!

[@duncanbirss8923]

I thought jobson said it was about a soldier friend killed in northern Ireland ?

[@Celtamongstmen2]

@@duncanbirss8923 Yeah, I've always gotten the 'father was a soldier KIA" vibe from this song. Never once thought it was about a poor father-son relationship. Not that that interpretation is invalid any, just never crossed my mind. Might be because I have a solid relationship with my da and he served in the military, so my own experiences shaped the way I interpreted the song.

[@blownable]

Thanks - there will always be people who like and dislike certain music.

[@Pablov_Ski]

esta es la mejor versión... no hay más...

[@skeckersley]

4 years ago today, 44,000 Saints fans rocked Wembley to this track

[@Sadpoppet]

Stuart Adamson was awesome! The Skids kick it!!!

[@sonners2239]

went to see st mirren play hearts a couple of years ago,they played this full blast before the kick off,fucking brilliant.

[@newohm]

i want this song at my funeral!

[@stevejolos9555]

Rip stuart adamson😇😇😇

[@andy7666]

Now THAT is music! I always laugh at those 70's TOTP crowds bopping away..

[@Caveman_Conor]

and shepherds we shall be for thee my lord for thee power hath descended forth from thy hand our feet my swiftly carry out thy command so we flow a river forth to thee and teeming with souls shall it ever be

[@jaytv777]

love this song..every dog has its day!

[@msrockinbones626]

love this song! Everytime I think its Joe Strummer from the clash singing in the beginning

[@brox68]

Great stuff......its a shame Stuart Adamson is no longer with us :(

[@MicktheMarmaliser]

ah memories of a long forgotten gem rediscovered. top tune. and much better than the remake. RIP Stuart Adamson, legend.

[@chelseaacidcasual2825]

Amazing tune ...skids finest....kudos x

[@Icydeath666]

RIP Stu, we miss you! How on Earth someone can compare Jobson and Adamson to the poser likes of Greenday are beyond me. This is REAL MUSIC people! Listen. Learn to appreciate it!

[@muthahoho]

That guitar solo is completely fucking haunting...

[@85throwdown]

one of the best songs ever

[@matteosvaldi1103]

Just discovered this awesome song! Sounds really good live!

[@rowiian]

"And Shepherds we shall be For thee, my Lord, for thee. Power hath descended forth from Thy hand Our feet may swiftly carry out Thy commands. So we shall flow a river forth to Thee And teeming with souls shall it ever be. In Nomeni Patri Et Fili Spiritus Sancti."

[@kiwigunner]

Requitas Veritas

[@zethomania666]

I'm sorry but wow! Really someone thinks u2 and greendays cover are better?. Everyone is entitled their own opinion but jeez the song from the skids is epic! It just captures the emotion I guess I'm just more into old school even if I am 23 I mean c'mon I love Dean martin and Sinatra to mayhem and gorgoroth lol

[@DaveGrean]

+Erika Castellanod Isn't 23 a little bit old to still be doing the "check it out guys I'm only X years old but I listen to older music" routine? I'm 22 and last time I did that I was, like, 14.

[@JamesBond-si7xs]

Loved that tune

[@violetmassacre94]

sooo way ahead of there time!!!! so awesome!!!!!!!!!

[@MegaDutchOven69]

mmm, even though I'm a huge U2 and Green Day fan, I have to say, this version kicks their butts! Nice upload! thx

[@The.Last.Guitar.Hero.]

Love this song anyway but it also happens to be the song my footy team runs out to..."c'mon you saints"

[@Official_kenzie]

The Last Guitar Hero SJFC???

[@roudi001]

unbelieveable great tune!

[@AyebeeMk2]

this is 33 years old, long live the skids

[@dominicmackrill5953]

COYR! St marys walk out music

[@atpp2660]

Love british punk music!.

[@rayfan2354]

They're Scottish but yeah this is amazing!

[@MrBurt460]

+rayfan2354 Scotland is British ;-)

[@DaveGrean]

+rayfan2354 You're right, Scotland isn't part of the UK, I don't know why I thought it was.

[@paulhagan5170]

@@MrBurt460 😂😂😂😂

[@trtr-bc3zl]

Scotland means land of the Irish 🤣

[@md9141996]

i love this song no matter who sings it

[@theanonymy]

Yes he did; back in December of 2001. I don't think he really knew, or felt, how much he actually meant to people. I'll never forget it; it was just a tiny article in the entertainment section of the local paper here in Vancouver; I felt like I'd been shot. Still get teary when I really think/talk about him. *sniffle* I like to think he's in a better place, making gorgeous music, and feeling euphoric for no longer having to deal with the things that made him so unhappy here. :-) I hope...

[@paulockenden2091]

The Skids wrote the song, their version is outstanding and they are twice the band bloody Green Day and U2 are both Corperate bloated business commodities.

[@davidarrowsmith5947]

well said

[@gregchung9244]

+Paul Ockenden was there song meant for charitable purposes

[@jonasbeise8910]

this version is better yes and it original, but sorry green day and U2 played this for a charitable purpose

[@richardwilloughby2015]

It's spelled corporate, first of all. (not capitalized, I mean what the fuck?) Let me ask you something. Do you think that if The Skids could have, they wouldn't have "sold out"? The Skids are still around but they have never set the world on fire. How are they twice the band that GD & U2 are?

[@ASQUITHZ9]

Nice one!

[@jerryfirth6985]

Rip stuart adamson

[@dvdstyle]

i was coming into this Verizon thinking it was going to be 2nd best...... after hearing in.....35 seconds in.... i change my mind. This song has way better vocals and the fills.... simply amazing

[@colincky]

takes me back brilliant stuff long live the skids.

[@theanonymy]

Stuart looks about 14 years old here, hahaha! How frigging cute was he? Hope you're doing well, my darling. We still miss you!

[@fuckyoutopoliticians]

Stuart Adamson = Guitar God

[@billybobbob3003]

got that right.

[@Czecore]

30 years passed by from this version to that version... imagine they could have the same possibilities. Skids rocks

[@mik3ymoos3]

dude these guys got amazing taste in guitars, lead guitar- standard(SG1) rythym/vocals- fender stratocaster.

[@MobiusBandwidth]

thats the UK spelling mate. and I disagree with it, I like U2, and so did Stuart. there'd be no U2 without the Skids tho, the Edge is the first to admit that.

[@LBjim]

The guitarist is the late great Stuart Adamson who co-wrote this song annd after the skids formed the popular Big Country which had massive success in Europe and the rest of the world.Check out Big Country you wont be disappointed.

[@dikthrust]

Missed em last saturday !! So hope there will be more gigs next year !

[@padraigsisk4057]

Original version the best but u have to thank U2 and Green Day for putting the Skids name out to an audience that never heard of them.

[@shug119]

Fxxx of bono ,. the saints are coming, Happy new year SCOTLAND.

[@tyeistops]

the 'mighty' Stuart Adamson on guitar....what more could you ask for? The original and the best!

[@skids1977]

Thanks for posting this, great band.

[@diskochimp]

"That's a nice bouncy way to start the show..."