The Smiths - Live The Tube Studio 1984 HD (Full Show)

The Smiths as recorded on the Tube, March 16th 1984. Recorded at SP on TDK Super Avilyn E-180 VHS, mono audio. Tape donated to ScottishTeeVee by Gaz & Maggie.
00:00 - Hand In Glove
02:39 - Still ill
06:13 - Barbarism Begins At Home
#thesmiths #morrissey #johnnymarr

[@ScottishTeeVee]

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[@margheritaascolano176]

Thank you so much 😊🙏🏼❤️✨

[@deltaflyer9078]

Thanks a ton!!!

[@philearl7614]

Thanks, really good quality :)

[@ScottishTeeVee]

@@philearl7614 Im just glad you enjoyed it Phil

[@dahawk8574]

@@ScottishTeeVee The Smiths should especially be played in the month of Mar.

[@punkyinthebrain]

RIP Andy Rourke…. This recording should be the ‘go to’ and be all over every social media platform. I play this through big speakers and it’s like being there. And that bass!

[@fredericocampean1693]

The best line bass of rock. Andy forever!!!!❤

[@Sparky6string]

I didn't know he passed. As big a fan as I am this loss is not a small one to me on a personal level. RIP

[@narutokiba10]

andy rourke's bass is absolutely thumpin in this performance

[@DanGallagher22]

Fender precision bass tone fits his style perfectly

[@mrs.bochin0420]

tremendous

[@hunterdavis3003]

Ya know I was thinking the same

[@terencecorbin5571]

Fucking awesome !!!,

[@balor7]

He was brilliant. I love all his bass lines

[@L0zzle]

Johnny Marr is absolutely incredible., sounds like 3 guitars at once.... and Moz is a lyrical genius. What a band.

[@Calvinism1517]

Yes, i agree, he's the Mozart of the guitar

[@BlueHopi144]

@@Calvinism1517 one of the best out there ....always loved his melodic genius + more rock'n'roll signatures

[@katitherat]

moz and marr wrote the songs together though?

[@SolamenteVees]

@@katitherat My understanding is Marr wrote the music then dropped it off for Morrissey to add his lyrics/melody.

[@Rorydog70]

The rhythm section isn't bad either! Andy Rouke's bass sounds epic on this recording

[@chipmillard5043]

RIP Andy Rourke - you will be missed. Your spectacular bass playing on "Barbarism Begins at Home" won't be forgotten.

[@MisterCoolbyLaw]

RIP Andy Rourke. He's the star on this clip if you ask me. His bass lines are sublime.

[@chelseapoet3664]

They're actually..... surprisingly funky!! It's the bass man

[@layneboi]

what a shame that andy's gone. at first i couldn't believe it, far too young. such an underrated bass player. barbarism begins at home is one of my all time favourite bass lines. rip genius.

[@d.Cog420]

RIP Andy Rourke. The bass here on Still Ill is so complex. Mesmerising.

[@wayneashby7841]

53 and 40 years later this performance still has me blown away like it was yesterday, Morrissey, Marr, Andy and Mike are just so on point…R.I.P Andy Rourke ✌️

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Agreed, it is a fantastic performance. Thanks for taking the time to comment 🙂

[@nikhilsingh-cx7hl]

man.... its so crazy how ON FORM their live performances were, despite marr not being able to duplicate his guitar lines to oblivion like he does on record. them being stripped down and raw live is my favourite thing in the world, really lends the tracks a post-punky edge

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Glad you enjoyed this, thanks for commenting

[@marguskiis7711]

Boring

[@theglaceonchannel658]

​@@marguskiis7711 😂 brutal

[@Leo-qe3gl]

​@@marguskiis7711why?😮

[@candideggplant1575]

​@@marguskiis7711To each their own.

[@ok2760]

Morrissey and Johnny dancing at the end of Barbarism is just wonderful

[@christtt02]

Yeeeea, it was amazing✨✨✨

[@KITRHOD]

This gave me the chills watching and listening to this today, the day Andy Rourke died 😞

[@joethelion6016]

Ahhhh the 80's, Ahhhh 'The Tube', Ahhhh 'The Smiths'. I wouldn't change being in my 20's to *any* other decade. 🥳🎉🍾🎈 Best time to be young and alive *ever*

[@balor7]

Andy Rourke on fire.

[@oktyabrev]

😊

[@xenodroid]

Andy Rourke's performance at the end is really one of the best bass solos of all time.

[@thejessman1460]

They deserve more respect than Morrissey gives them credit for.

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Absolutely

[@Altruismusic]

Morrisey (God love him) was _discovered_ by Marr ( ! )

[@foto21]

Borissey is a punk for disrespecting the guys that made him someone.

[@leeosborne3793]

Andy is on fire here. So sad he's gone.

[@mickwilkie7537]

You can hear just how good his bass playing was on this video, R.I.P. mate.

[@countdebleauchamp]

The first few rows are so mesmerized they can't move. A guy I worked with at a stereo store in Charlotte turned me on to them, and I was totally blown away. Unlike anything I'd ever heard. And the albums were so perfectly sequenced.

[@ScottishTeeVee]

What a great place to first hear the smiths, a store packed with speakers and the Smiths coming out of them all 😎

[@countdebleauchamp]

@@ScottishTeeVee It's been so long I just remembered - I had tickets to see them in Atlanta, and then Lou Reed the following night. Drove down to Atlanta from Charlotte, 200 miles or so, and the Smiths cancelled their show. Fortunately I got to see Lou Reed the following night, which really helped allay the disappointment. I think this was 1986.

[@marklozano8734]

Morrissey and Marr dancing on stage. to barbarism begins at home something that we will never see again. Classic Smiths.

[@themichael3105]

My life wouldn't be life without The Smiths. Cheers. Thank you.

[@WarrenCromartie2]

I didn't 'get' The Smiths until Strangeways.. I was always a metal/prog head (still am) in the 80's, but a friend persisted until I understood! I still regard them as one of the greatest and most original British bands of all time.

[@BlueHopi144]

yep , one of the finest with Lloyd Cole , Adam Ant or Echo & the Bunnymen

[@spellbound4383]

@@BlueHopi144 also Siouxsie and the Banshees and The Damned too.

[@gowjer]

I'm mainly into death metal but love the smiths! Saw them live on the queen is dead tour at Brixton academy 1986

[@PS987654321PS]

@@BlueHopi144 not sure Adam Ant should be on that list…

[@BlueHopi144]

@@PS987654321PS he should , but u don't need to agree one bit cause i don't care .

[@randyrhodes7137]

I wonder if the audience realised they were witnessing history in the making...a monumental leap forward in popular music. The influence of The Smiths on society was profound.

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Probably not. Thanks for watching and commenting 🙂

[@jilldee5099]

Yes we did ..epic!

[@scotthanback4530]

Wow love there music this is new wave like depeche mode new world order

[@sdrtcacgnrjrc]

I think so - they were pretty unique at the time -- and still are. Saw them on this tour, was a great show

[@johnolg]

They must be best band ever

[@deltaflyer9078]

For sure!

[@chriscaskenette]

They are the greatest band, imo

[@jasonpeters9716]

Def tp3. REM and Nirvana up there. I've literally never heard a bad Nirvana song

[@chriscaskenette]

@@jasonpeters9716 R.E.M one of my favorites too.

[@BlueHopi144]

@@jasonpeters9716 people forget the PIXIES - they are still playing strong in 2022 & the best they have ever been in 35 years

[@mullen25]

RIP Andy Rourke. what an amazing band they were. thank you for the music.

[@terencecorbin5571]

The ultimate band of the 80s .the smiths took music out of the dark ages to a brighter new era. Amazing unique band , I had the privilege to see them in the 80s absolutely amazing 1of the best gigs I ever saw

[@marguskiis7711]

Very boring band

[@voxcodasynthe]

Boring? 😅 NOT!!!!!!

[@barrybadger]

@@marguskiis7711silly little moist wet wipe. Back to school.

[@colinhoward2064]

Andy Rourke RIP. Absolutely incredible bass player.

[@vox1962]

Insanely tight performance, the interplay between Andy Rourke’s bass and Marr’s guitar is spectacular

[@varvarakoroleva9555]

The smiths❤️ Moz ! He is amazing.

[@Calvinism1517]

Almost 40 years later - as it did back then - this music runs circles around the banal and ubiquitous contemporary music

[@JDsmiffy1]

RIP Andy Rourke, one of their and his best TV performances.Superb

[@PJprog]

Completely redefined music - best band of the 80's. Nothing before or since , has been anything like this band. Just genius.

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Thanks for watching and commenting Peter.

[@modmutha8608]

I’d agree with every word of that

[@McGrogansSchool]

The unique sound of “The Smiths,”make them one of the greatest British bands of all time. Simply superb!

[@rael1999]

Totally agree and that's how the late John Peel summed them up ! A band's sound that was totally British !

[@shaycostello888]

8 Irish parents would likely deviate from another installment of English message board bs! ❤

[@ghawk933]

Amazing performance and band, all four experts at their individual roles even when they were young in this film, bass just immaculate all the way through Barbarism

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Thanks for watching and commenting 🙂

[@veravilylostormentos6308]

RIP Andy. BassHeroe 🤘🏽🔥❤️

[@RichSzerman]

superb. Never mind Johnny Marr that bass holds it together

[@stiofandundealgan1280]

The Smith : the most Irish of the english bands ; I love them so and I miss them so much !!!

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@Nick-cp3sr]

The Best version of barbarism I have ever heard! So Funky! 🎸

[@Mikee22ification]

It is almost impossible to comprehend now how far ahead of everyone else were the Smiths in 1984

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Thank God that as young music fans we got The Smiths, now young people get Sam Smith😆

[@starrsparkle-wz7qd]

@@ScottishTeeVeenah im 11 and im obsessed with the smiths

[@rellgreen6558]

Andy and Johnny were a combo for the ages

[@davidwaterhouse2552]

Great band. Great TV Show! Used to watch it every Friday teatime before hitting the town! (after a week's work) How lucky we were back then! The poor teenager of modern times can only dream about their Parent's and Grandparent's 'Privileged Youth' ! dx

[@imgoingtocountdownfromthir4580]

Manchester's finest.

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Yup, thanks for commenting.

[@askanison2266]

R.I.P. Andy Rourke 🖤

[@pammoore3447]

What a great performance. All of them at the very top of their musical game. Magic.

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Glad you enjoyed this Pam

[@pammoore3447]

@@ScottishTeeVee I sure did. Thank you!

[@marvinm.messier1120]

Jonnneeeey fooookinnnn MaaaaaahHH

[@ScottishTeeVee]

I guess you enjoyed this Marvin

[@MultiSUPERLATIVO]

Morrissey sings with his soul. The audience looks mesmerized. Many believed.

[@Leo-qe3gl]

Mozza is a brilliant live performer though he does not like the term "perform" 😊

[@Tractor1978]

Andy Rourke ❤

[@wesellboxes]

RIP - Andy Rourke

[@robertschultz7612]

By the mid 80s metal at its peak along with new wave …… smiths / new order …… just an unimaginable time for music never to be repeated …

[@acharo1021]

Andy Rourke and Johnny Marr. It’s like they’re one beautiful instrument, they’re so in sync.

[@simoneyre3646]

The best band ever ! Incredible.. my heroes ! Rip Andy your bass will live on forever ❤

[@andrewcroft6855]

saw them live in the 80's twice, just stunning....

[@ScottishTeeVee]

You were lucky to have seen them, thanks for watching and commenting

[@joshjacobs6276]

lucky bastard

[@nik77]

My favorite line bass line. Rip andy ❤

[@fghhfhhhf9323]

Andy….just incredible, so perfect

[@mark_sparks_music]

RIP Andy Rourke, 6:12 - as per this tune, unmistakable, remarkable.

[@jackdempsey9644]

The Greatest band of all time

[@lancashirebomber9744]

andy rourke man, what a player!

[@rellgreen6558]

Johnny and Andy were so in sync. Incredible!

[@sloWin-bp4fd]

Moz moves like he's about to fall everytime

[@jamesdean9619]

Best guitar...Best bass...Best drums....Best singing voice = The Smiths🦊

[@aquamarine99911]

Maybe not the "best" singing voice. I'm quite happy with Johnny's voice singing the same songs - while still playing those excellent quitar lines! - on his recent live appearances. But Morrissey was a completely unique stage presence at the time. Not androgynous, the way Bowie or Prince were.

[@them1stery]

RIP Andy

[@Twisted_Haze]

Rest easy Andy... you did bass guitar justice...

[@STS777]

RIP Andy 😢

[@sturob6810]

The Smiths at there best, wonderfull stuff.

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Thanks for watching and commenting Stu

[@firstboyonthemoon8876]

Great songwriting, great sound, perfect chemistry. They should get back together.

[@oozrenn]

R.I.P Andy Rourke

[@quicksilva155]

40 years ago today...this show aired live

[@taniaarthur]

RIP Andy.

[@johnflannery3535]

Andy🖤🙏

[@alejandrocurado5134]

Last dance is what the smiths were all about. It doesn't matter they will never get together again. Those last 30 seconds are life eternal

[@stevelanemusic4463]

They were an incredible band. Andy RIP What a talent, what a loss. 😢

[@rayvaughan3197]

Andy Rourke 👊😔 R.i.P today 19.5.23 ..... another of the great Manchester bassists gone too soon.

[@Monkeguitar]

RIP ANDY ROURKE

[@Thrillkisser]

OMG!!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I miss them so much!!!! 😍

[@tylerstamps2786]

Good lord…Johnny is absolutely slaying the guitar!

[@douglasflummer4076]

This is spectacularly singular among all live Smiths clips that I've seen. Guitar and bass tone was spectacular. An incredible document of the Smiths at the top of their game. That bit at the end of Barbarism was the icing - not only for the long instrumental section, but to see BOTH Morrisey and Marr dancing. Incredible!

[@garrett4283]

If you think this is good you have to listen to the live bootlegs, there are some really good recordings and they play twice as fast and loud as this, look up “I stole and I lied” and “thank your lucky stars”

[@sanchopanzam8]

ANDY FLIPPIN' ROUKE! Marr and all but oh my! Credit to The Tube for getting LIVE music sounding right

[@rael1999]

Never ever gets old....These songs have a freshness and a sparkling drive and Morrissey's lyrics will still be relevant to each generation that comes along. Glad I was in my early 20's when they came along. I remember phoning my brother when I'd bought their first album to tell him just how good they were. Just brilliant live too as this TV appearance clearly shows. Although the Geordies look as though they must have been drinking embalming fluid before the gig. Probably all Duran Duran fans !

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 🙂

[@intothedragon]

RIP Andy Rourke, amazing Bassist

[@kabuti2839]

"i love you forever, or until someone really cute comes along"......just some of my love song lyrics

[@greggreg9677]

Best rythym section of the 80s...superb

[@mariocappi1056]

johnny marr is a genius

[@ajaramillo1943]

rest in peace Andy I miss you

[@adelinasardothien8238]

All 3 songs are soooo good 😭😭

[@ThePercyGreen]

RIP AR

[@Leo-qe3gl]

Best band of all time? Maybe😌

[@TheIkaraCult]

Johnny Marr really is amazing isnt he

[@ScottishTeeVee]

He certainly is

[@ingy2468]

The Smiths were one of those bands where every instrument and vocal all stood out, the talent was of a very high standard and gelled well for a unique sound and time. To have been 15 when I found them in 1986 late in their career, well, the pleasure and the privilege was mine and will be untill I die.

[@lees9017]

Andy rourkes bass in barbarism begins at home is amazing it reminds me of bernard edwards especially the solo 👌

[@user-xv2kk5fe5b]

I would like to thank the universe for giving us The Smiths.

[@davethursfield9283]

Simply wonderful. I could listen to them all day.

[@onyx747]

God, I love the bass

[@johnhipperson9172]

A friend had a spare ticket to see The Smiths in 84 and as a hardcore punk I turned it down, one of my biggest regrets , as they became one of my favourite bands in later life.

[@stevenixon516]

Oh for them days again

[@onyx747]

love the dance moves of everyone there

[@MrMrl69]

If only a clash of egos didn't end it too soon.

[@niltonas5304]

A melhor banda dos anos 80. Inquestionável. Absolutamente a melhor!

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Obrigado por assistir e comentar.

[@niltonas5304]

@IPA SOLÉ eles não são de 80

[@andresguzmanheim9204]

Gracias por compartir Johnny Marr y Andy Rourke maestros 👍🏻

[@ScottishTeeVee]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@virag1132]

the soundguy who mixed this performance should've gotten a nobel prize