The Undertones - Teenage Kicks (Official Video)

[@Antanix]

Something like 4 years ago, i met an Irish customer at my work place in South Italy (i'm Italian). He said he was from Derry, and i said "oh, there's a great band in your city, The Undertones, i love them". He was SO happy and surprised to see an Undertones fan in a remote city in South Italy, we talked in broken English about bands and music for almost an hour. One of my best memories.

[@Clusters3rdStrikeArc]

That was my cousin Kevin.

[@wildfox533]

The Italians and the Irish, so similar. All love their mums, family orientated, love food, big show offs (the boys!), very gorgeous (the girls), like to talk a lot. Yes. Interchangeable the Irish and the Italians. Love them all.

[@eddiecaplan1908]

The game of football was invented in tenth century ireland!, it began as two warring families locked in a dispute over the ownership of a turnip, every year since, the battle was re enacted, using the severed head of enemies,..rather than the blatantly extravagant waste of a good turnip!😂

[@briandavis8939]

cuoccimix 👍🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪😎

[@thomasgrice8864]

@@zacmcbride27 They are native Irish lads, not colonial blow ins.

[@omannomann]

Even 45 years after it was published, at the age of 72, I'm becoming a teenager dancing Pogo and with sparkles in my eyes!

[@jonnydeuteronomy9684]

best reply

[@bulletnose100]

i'm a 63 year old original American punk rocker and new waver. I will dance with you! wait'll the retirement home gets a load of ME! OI!

[@loiszaremba9582]

I can't resist this at 66!

[@aa-ph7ev]

Watch yer back mate. Enjoy the pogo

[@rossr100]

@@aa-ph7ev Lol, yeh, watch that Hip!

[@garyhutton2654]

My younger brother only brother made me play this everytime he visited me. He died this year and I played it just now for him just me and him. Tears are dripping down my face, I had him back with me for last few minutes. I love you so much brother. We argued and laughed now your in heaven looking after me. So so sore but I will be fine guys.

[@DamianL]

❤

[@dalakerdaniel9240]

Keep memories on him

[@redkop510]

I hear you mate..we were once 3 Brothers now it's just me..RIP Brothers and RIP to your Brother.Life is tough but was so much better back then.

[@lonzojones4428]

how cool was that he introduced u to this song!!he will forever be with you in spirit.

[@Tony-k6s]

😢😢😢

[@raimundpommer9780]

When we hear teenage kicks, John Peel is with us again

[@Hunzarbigots]

Much, much, missed.

[@NeilTheFerret1]

was going to say something similar, when John Peel rated this as the greatest track of all time then there is nothing more to be said.

[@asborampage]

mr peel we miss you

[@johnwright1641]

He certainly is....

[@arthurpussy]

john has never left us 10 till midnight 4 nights a week and tommy vance on a friday

[@gimmepeace7113]

56 years old and reliving my teenage kicks in 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣🎉❤

[@paulineprice3674]

Brilliant...me too. Norn Irn's true national anthem 😂

[@davidthompson180]

Me too at 65 😃

[@rolandpalatino5934]

Me too !!😉

[@issimondias]

Yep. Me too!

[@Tusitala1967]

Same, friend!

[@richardayton6862]

It's one of those timeless songs that could have been released in the 1960's, 70's, 80's, 90's or 2000's and wouldn't seem out of place

[@FredMorris-pc8ed]

if you like this you might like my brothers music. His name is Stu Morris

[@Troubadour1681]

​@@FredMorris-pc8edI've just checked his channel out.

[@derfleescha1611]

Absolutely!

[@miriammock196]

the boys from dary or so :D

[@lutfimakarim8258]

Maybe that is why this song is covered so much.

[@chisoxfan708]

that has got to be the happiest drummer i have ever seen!

[@snausagesrgood]

Or the drummer from madness/voice of the beehive.

[@themidwife1624]

Or mick fleetwood

[@emilypound]

lol

[@devinthierault]

Peter Criss definitely looks happy too

[@minners71]

Nickolas mcbrain from Iron Maiden looks like he has way more fun playing drums. Awesome song by the way.

[@noelarmstrong1917]

i'm a Derry boy and saw them live many times in the Casbah Club which was little more than a portacabin. One night people were dancing on the roof and fell through it so the Untertones literally brought the house down.

[@azevbn326]

Funny story

[@motronzzzz9256]

I was born in Derry back in ‘76. I hope to see where I was born before I die

[@WombleHelmet]

Lol great story

[@cairnman]

Noel Armstrong what a great story!

[@domedweller4202]

Lol

[@pasgas12safe58]

Radio 1 DJ John Peel (RIP) gave this band plenty of air play, which helped the success of the record. Great band, Great DJ sorely missed.

[@madpaduk]

First song ever played twice in a row on the BBC

[@pasgas12safe58]

@@madpaduk Yes indeed brother, it was the first to be played twice👍✌

[@MayorofDipshittery-lq7if]

John was an encyclopaedia of music knowledge

[@momspaghetti420]

⁠@@MayorofDipshittery-lq7ifhe was also an encyclopedia of underage girls

[@markcf83]

True fact. His beloved Liverpool were playing in the League Cup at Millwall on the day of his death and the announcer at The Den played it by way of a tribute to the man affectionately known as King John.

[@gerardmcentee3040]

Ger 63 years old in Dublin,still reliving my teenage kicks. Love the Udertones

[@littlenicola6726]

I'm 42 till want teenage kick's x

[@johncrichton4341]

How do you feel about the Undertones?

[@Indieguitarist2007]

2 minutes and 27 seconds of utter pop perfection. One of the greatest songs ever made.

[@Ravver]

facts.

[@Indieguitarist2007]

@@Ravver Yep. John Peel would agree with us

[@garystevens4303]

Isn't that what Peely said?

[@samsingh3753]

Totally agree with you ,,i remember this song

[@SaschaPallenberg]

believe it or not... it was, is and will always be punkrock. Not pop!

[@Ella-xo5sd]

I was brought here today by pure and utter shock, I just found out that One Direction’s One Way or Another (Teenage Kicks) is two songs blended together. I don’t know how completely and utterly stupid little 12 year old me was. I’m going to need 5-10 business days.

[@juaniitalizzi2822]

Same

[@cynthiaopsahl3422]

Which should confirm that one direction is shite after listening to this

[@mendesmai]

SAME!! I thought they had made up the lyrics besides the one way or another

[@terencemeikle534]

I remember taping it off the radio. My mum used to let me stay up to listen to John Peel's Rockpile. Dad would smuggle me into some gigs, too. I was lucky to have parents who actively encouraged me to listen to punk, as well as to 50s and 60s stuff, and classical music, too.

[@StrikeThePuck]

This song was made to be turned up loud and listened to at full volume. Who agrees

[@FredMorris-pc8ed]

if you like this you might like my brothers music. His name is Stu Morris

[@arendaal9746]

Agree😊

[@dianesmith5157]

oh yes ...

[@prestoncrewnarrowboaters8619]

Absolutely

[@ddv6913]

Everyone

[@acemisfit9766]

This band proves that pop punk appeared almost immediately with the advent of punk

[@BrianSniatkowski]

Undertones and Buzzcocks and after the first two albums, the Ramones

[@BobbyGeneric145]

Well, Buzzcocks too

[@darioderigo6597]

​@@BrianSniatkowski+ The Lurkers

[@Aberration79]

When I think of this... I think of the beautiful John Peel... a true champion of eclectic music that was alternative... from punk, grunge, techno, Progressive house... he was the one that really educated me listening to his shows... RIP John Peel... a true legend

[@bazglsgw1208]

Yes he would play Val Doonican then Napalm Death then a bit of banging Detroit techno.

[@angelarooney5255]

The best song ever written just too short. I could listen to this on repeat all nite

[@tonidewonderful4187]

He married a 15 year old child, had multiple relationships with underage girls..... you one of these dodgy blokes too

[@chipbuttytime3396]

john peel married a 15 year old child, had many underage relationships..... you must think jimmy savile is a legend too

[@jamoandb8470]

And a pedo

[@markdamico4608]

60 years old and I still love this song.

[@TerryChimes123]

Same. Aged 60. And playing in on my guitar!

[@BigBikeMad-ox8vo]

Me too😂

[@derekstynes9631]

Yes I am hitting the big 60 six days time ! God Bless John Peel for Making this a Hit for the Lads !

[@michaelhengst9034]

Me 62 bro

[@M.aBranton-tx1nu]

🎉 true performance

[@SarahBoucher-r8g]

Sheer, total and utter brilliance! Sharkey's strained vocals and the angsty lyrics are unbeatable. My favourite song of all time.

[@Lungomolto]

An immortal song, still fresh and kickin' after 40 yrs

[@jimetchells]

Yeah if you are Gay

[@natureisallpowerful]

@@jimetchellsHaha.

[@alanhearne6733]

Saw The Undertones twice in the late 70's in Cardiff (yes I am 60)... Fergul Sharkey was the most energetic and exciting singer.. Still awesome ❤

[@markallen8074]

Free trade hall in Manchester’79…. Right at the front .. what a night 😊

[@KianooshKasra-g6o]

just discovered these guys like 8 years ago, I love punk, and Im Irish American so I fell in love with these guys, great band.

[@davehoward22]

Hr lived down the rosd from where i lived in hampshire

[@bloodboughtbigphilr8266]

Total classic. Heard it thousands of times in my life time and never fails to hit the spot each time. An outstanding band.

[@vladimirdvorak8318]

Vladimír Dvořák Y E S...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@PunkRockGardener]

I do t care what era this came from, this song is perfect.

[@bmoneyrancidfan91]

It doesmt matter when a song comes out as long as u enjoy it dont care what other people think

[@musicandypaton9073]

Yeah 💯👍

[@colinwilson4609]

For what ever reason, I KZbind Saturday Night by the Bay City Rollers just now. It was unbearably trite. Teenage Kicks by the Undertones is anything but.

[@musicandypaton9073]

@@colinwilson4609 absolutely 👍

[@deanbensobenson7950]

How old are uou

[@simonbamford4313]

still remember Feargal dishing out cigarettes to the audience as he was so pleased with the positive reaction at their first London gig!

[@morpheusspirit6609]

Very good memory recall!! That’s what life is about... to experience those gold moments. Thank you for sharing that memory. 👍🏽

[@JayJay-qs4zp]

Magic of the pass fab c.j.keith

[@gazriley624]

one of thee most perfect punk/pop songs ever, catchy, not too fast not too slow and the perfect length in time at 2.26 minutes

[@StreetShots79]

When I was 19 i fell into a pub in a small Irish town called Kiltegan. The pub was called Katie Lowes and a bunch of lads were having a jam. I hears Where is my mind by the Pixies and Teenage Kicks. I'm still friends with all those guys.

[@StrikeThePuck]

One of the best songs ever made. Love listening to it at full volume

[@musicandypaton9073]

Yeah vol 11 💯👍

[@mclees4593]

67 years old. Saw these guys at the Bayou in Washington DC way back. What can be said. Some music is timeless

[@nicholasvalentine3907]

Happiest drummer ever!

[@jessicaspence6057]

the legendary DJ john peel loved this song so much, he played it twice i a row ! RIP john peel.

[@craigkleber9316]

***** if he was - yet another creep from that era... only Noel Edmonds and his loud jumpers!!!!

[@keithmcintyre6403]

Teenage dreams so hard to beat, is written on his gravestone.....

[@ladyi7609]

lewisner Bullshit. He may have enjoyed his teen fans back in Dallas and Oklahoma, but that was a long, long time ago and is about as pervy as he got.

[@steventierney8565]

Jessica Spence he has some of the lyrics on his grave stone

[@arthurpussy]

yes remember him doing it 10 to midnight monday to thursday , thanks John my friend

[@AmrikSingh-tw9mq]

The raw energy of this song is so strong and compulsive making it a classic. Listening in Telford Shropshire UK 👍

[@davidclarke6499]

So good, I'm going to play it twice.

[@jonathanbennet2580]

Only twice?

[@kds448]

@@jonathanbennet2580 It was John Peel's famous comment when he first played it on his show. He'd never done that before!

[@musiclover9361]

Two and a half minutes of pure teenage angst. Absolutely brilliant articulation of what it's like to be young.

[@esterhaidycavieressandovan8920]

N l

[@lejlatiric7037]

Well said!!

[@wrath6158]

really

[@letydelgado8251]

⁰

[@stevenbrown8857]

Bit like my perfect cousin

[@joncox9098]

Grew up in 70’s nd 80’s you now realise how good the music was. Brilliant 👍🦊

[@joncox9098]

@@colmhauser9532 brilliant 👍🤣

[@stuartblandford2310]

Got backstage after one of their gigs and they all signed my Doc boots. Talk about teenage kicks!

[@deniecedenephew7515]

That’s epic

[@lachrymarum_]

hope you still have em!

[@raulgarcia8063]

Who cares

[@lynncadzow5023]

Brillant stuff ! A hope you still have they Doc's 👌

[@lejlatiric7037]

Ooo that's awesome :D Do you still have the docs?

[@garethevans3566]

Favorite tune off all time..from a young teenage punk in the late 70s to a 60 year old dad..

[@eightieslivenow7579]

young punk new waver here - 63 now - not a mom but still a punk at heart and always will be -- I miss those days!

[@Silvercentipede]

Ahh what I would give to have grown up in the 70's!

[@allstarlord9110]

I want to start a band and play that kind of music

[@grahamdavies22]

66 and still loving it!

[@floofysocks4506]

@@allstarlord9110 go for it

[@patriciathewisher2315]

John Peel’s favourite song. The lyrics of which inscribed on his gravestone. A bunch of spotty, talented, badly dressed Derry boys finding comfort in the middle of a war. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@zoki-kj3ox]

This is my favourite song, and favourite band! 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@bills1157]

Love the drummers smiles in this.

[@FredMorris-pc8ed]

if you like this you might like my brothers music. His name is Stu Morris

[@albertfly7566]

Perfectly captured the teenage feeling.. Frustration, excitation, and passion.. I really feel that.. One of the best songs of all time..

[@sunderland97]

Sir John peel was totally right this is the greatest song ever wrote still listening on the 1st of January 2021 at 08:12

[@brianpool3186]

Me too

[@edmunddantes5657]

Probably one great songs of Ireland.

[@Lovo678]

Written mate not wrote...listen in class.

[@michaelworse6034]

Well , there is ‘Walking in the rain ‘ by the Ronnettes but otherwise….

[@oliox8685]

Aye aye and a cheers to everybody's teenage kicks memories.

[@bravosierra2447]

Nearly half a century & I’ve just discovered this gem. What a song.

[@krakatoa1200]

Is it okay for me, a 75 year old man to love this track??

[@gregmardell6653]

YES!

[@closingyak17894]

Yeah it's mega

[@joelhoward8211]

Keeps you young

[@stephencollingwood8591]

58 years old...love the undertones still..

[@PadraigTomas]

Naturally.

[@peskypesky]

One of the great rock songs of all time. I bought this album when it came out in 1979. Listened to it a few hundred times, but living in the cultural backwater of San Antonio, I never got to see this video. They were the Irish Ramones.

[@innaziobazz8696]

Yees man , in this time live Ramones concert in Madrid . Waacha grate time.

[@crispybug]

Two minutes Three chords Perfect!

[@amywalker2762]

😂

[@richardbull1276]

One great comment

[@stephensmith4480]

I remember it like it was yesterday and just as good today.

[@andymellor9056]

D. C#. B. C#. D. (Verse) D. C#. B. A. G. (Transition to chorus) G. G#. A. (Chorus) So that's six chords. Not trying to be a dick, but it's a bit more complex than just 3 chords.

[@hanstelgotto8549]

@@andymellor9056 Well ACKCHYUALLY it's 7 chords In the outro riff he slides through a single C power chord A G B C C# D (Outro) Not being a dick either and its literally nothing but it's there

[@Charlietwice]

Quite simply the greatest song ever written

[@stephenkane2464]

Heard that!

[@LuziferDiabolus]

100% agreed

[@kevinhayes8188]

So right.

[@jackdylanscott2153]

You know what it's about right?...

[@wickedrayna]

John Peel agreed with you :)

[@bmc5367]

Yea, I’m here too. This sounds as good in 2024 as it did in ‘78, and always will. See you in another 46 years!

[@joespud3727]

First released October 1978, 40 years ago, well done Lads, happy birthday, a timeless song, as good today as it was back then.

[@wandydeoli5780]

Joe Spud wow 49 years in october.

[@mossygreen2790]

One of my all time favourite tracks. Was still "almost" a teenager, when it first came out. It still makes me feel like one every time I hear it. It's a great track, timeless. Saw them play at the free concert at Vondel (?)Park in Rotterdam. We flew in especially for the festival, they had so many great British bands & singers in the line up, all for free !

[@VEHICLEFAN5500]

Track is about the excitement and enthusiasm of adolescent love. It is about experiencing the intensity of first love and infatuation. It captures the feelings of longing, desire, and energy that come with being a teenager. The song is a celebration of innocent teenage love and the emotions associated with it. The chorus refers to the desire to keep the excitement of teenage love alive and to enjoy it for as long as possible. The song reflects on the joy of young love and encourages everyone to embrace it and cherish the moments of teenage bliss.

[@pauljenkinson3111]

My favourite band, I'm going to see them at the assembly with my daughter see loves them to!! In Leamington spa memories will come flooding back really happy day the best days x

[@benbaxter5000]

Drummer: "I've just had a glimpse into the future. We did alright, boys, we did alright!"

[@jasonpender2147]

Why?

[@R3P5g7]

@@jasonpender2147 everyone was stoned back then

[@topmushbushcraftnstuff1372]

@@R3P5g7 everyone is getting stoned now ✌💖🌍

[@kathleengordon9059]

You did fab

[@R3P5g7]

@@topmushbushcraftnstuff1372 and it's pretty baked

[@deanbensobenson7950]

The happiest drummer

[@Zopf-international]

Mars bar, can of Coke, cheese and onion crisps. 😁

[@normanjones7490]

Better than gene or Buddy x

[@martinspencer2062]

Another song that gives me goose bumps whenever I hear it. Magical.

[@littlenicola6726]

Its got everything in song . We never see this again. Always have go back xxx😢

[@rogerhill99]

Amazing that the song was rejected by every label going, until John Peel played it twice in a row on his show. Terrific song

[@GlennPowell-ls3lg]

I have John Peels biography and yes this was his favorite number of all time as he confirms in his book.

[@Bonnieprinceharley]

And his comment, ‘it doesn’t get any better than this’.

[@eamonntuohy8124]

As John peel said years ago, this is one of the best pop, rock songs of all time. It really is, every time I hear it I have to stop and remember the late seventies, early eighties, when music was at its best. Brilliant.....

[@colinjames2469]

He thought it was The Best. He said it many times.

[@johnwhite5661]

Just turned 70 and still love this

[@consumertester5665]

I was already 30 when this was released and I STILL think it's one of THE best-ever single records EVER!

[@garyellison3589]

Bought this back in the day and its still in a box in a cupboard along with many other 45s of that era and most of them will only ever been played half a dozen times as they where bought and then recorded on to tapes that i could play in my van, travelled every wk end from Preston to Lockerbie with 2 c60 tapes and one side of one was blank ,but happy days back then,,

[@GrahamHarvey-g7x]

For about 45 years this has been my favourite song, crazy,incredible track peel backed everybody knows the history, , what a song and a great great band

[@musiclists8761]

Great song! Love the guitars especially, and the drummer in this music video has got to be the happiest drummer ever!

[@BrendaWilkinson-ho8qq]

Always makes me think of John Peel 💔

[@colinjames2469]

same. RIP. Rest In Peel.

[@nicholamarycurry7303]

Absolute favourite song ! I was born in the 70s and didn't hear this until the late 70s. Great fan of John Peel who loved it so much he played it twice in a row completely unheard of !

[@barrygomersall9882]

You would have struggled to hear it any earlier!

[@PoppyCorn144]

It was written in 77 and released in 78 so hearing it before the late 70s would’ve be kinda difficult... Did you mean 90s?🤔

[@paulmason2375]

Still sounds as fresh today as the day it was released.

[@grahammaguire404]

The late great legendary radio one DJ cried on hearing this for the first time, if someone has already posted the same as me no apologies.... Brilliant band and what a awesome DJ rip John Peel quite simply an outstanding DJ and a knack for championing new bands and music.... The majority became household names.

[@stupeters8409]

Loved the Undertones as an Aussie they had that raw Pub Band Sound with a splash of Punk/Pop...My perfect Cousin is my Life Soundtrack it's a Banger, 57 yo and still have a bit of that Teenage angst. God I miss the 70s and 80s

[@cheyennebrennan966]

I always forget how AMAZING this song is!! And I wouldn't even be born for another 20 years when it was released!

[@martinbarksdale7463]

The fact that he's playing the hi-hat and we hear the ride has always driven me mad. Kickass song. the legendary DJ john peel loved this song so much, he played it twice i a row ! RIP john peel. Quite simply the greatest song ever written

[@gustavomantovani8309]

I can understand what you´re saying but if you listen closer (maybe with headphones) you will notice it is actually the hi-hats. And he does go to the ride for a little short period by the end of the song. I know it´s subtle but it´s there. My best guess is that the drumsticks could be with nylon tips which helped with that sound being very similar to a ride cymbal or even just a regular but kinda heavy wood tip drumstick. I used to play this with by Tribute band and YES it is one of the greatest songs ever!!!!! LOVE IT!!!!

[@markpatrick8188]

@@gustavomantovani8309 Spot on w/the nylon tips. With the guitar distortion so powerful...the nylon tips make a 'click' that can easily be mistaken for a 'ping'.....and, as you said, he goes to the ride for a measure and that's where you can tell the difference. I made the same mistake until I repeatedly listened.

[@niall8]

Saw them last night in Munich as part of the 45th anniversary tour - Was great

[@davidriehl8406]

Was a great show!

[@paulcrosswell8348]

Happiest drummer I’ve ever seen.

[@FredMorris-pc8ed]

if you like this you might like my brothers music. His name is Stu Morris

[@christianhagman4350]

Saw them live last night in Copenhagen. Even without Fergal Sharkey, it was a great performance! Hugh Cornwell was warming up to the show! Cool night of old school punk rock! 😁

[@dbzerra]

This song is so simple... and so powerful!

[@nicolahughes9007]

What a tune! Never gets old, you always want to dance to it and still sounds fresh today as it did then. Classic!

[@adambarker3130]

Bought a copy the day after John Peel (RIP) first played this (twice, because it was so good) on his evening radio show. I still listen to the Undertones when I need to be cheered up, forty something years later.

[@garyfaulkner1480]

My daughter is 17 and i raised her on this music and she loves it..!!!...todays tripe is shocking she said...god i love her ❤❤

[@euphemiakathleenmacdonald2970]

This is real music I'm 29 and I love this classic

[@FredMorris-pc8ed]

if you like this you might like my brothers music. His name is Stu Morris

[@rik4950]

one song that cannot be made better

[@margaretoconnor1359]

Rik Grant

[@JV-ls6wu]

Rik Grant actually busted and 1 direction did kinda better

[@fouldsie1]

Get tae fuck. There are NO better versions of this song. Many have tried, many have failed. This is the most perfect 3 minutes of post-punk guitar sound, bar none. If you do not concur, cut your ears off, you have no use for them.

[@briancostello4971]

fouldsie1 absolutely right best song ever fucking great

[@fouldsie1]

F Jansse Off with your ears ...

[@Greatest1979]

I played this video two times back to back just now. Once for myself cos it's such an effin' great song and once just for John Peel.

[@alicedolan]

At 60 I can say with no doubt I grew up with the best music...

[@herobrineallstar7305]

I’m 66 and this still hits hard. Love it every bit now as I did then.

[@gary6514]

2 minutes and 25 seconds of total perfection.

[@martinkil50]

It's so good it hurts

[@lalalalalala8147]

Feargal Sharkey is a musical hero. I saw the Undertones play live years ago. Much love from Germany, and Feargal, your environmental efforts are amazin. Thank you!

[@user-hc8us7jr7x]

It’s the greatest youth record of all time. Find me three minutes better of teenage unknowing and youthful magic summed up in a record. John knew. It’s a masterpiece. There has been nothing come close ever since.

[@RikiNewtonMusicianSongwriter]

Hard to believe this song was recorded back in 1978 !! It just sounds so fresh. No band today gets anywhere near this level of pure rebellious excitement - and the delightful spontaneity of teenage youth. I once had a discussion with the bassist (when playing with That Petrol Emotion in Manchester) about his Edie Segwick T-shirt he wore on stage - and where he got it - Camden Market btw. Lovely guy. Very approachable. Good memory.

[@joncrossland]

There are great songs. Then there are songs so great they affect you at a molecular level... I'd seen Pretty Vacant on TOTP, changed my life as a kid. Then this came out. First band I saw live (Undertones, Birmingham Odeon), brilliant.

[@markgillard9430]

Bring back these days please xx

[@paulaelizabethg]

The people who vote at that Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, need to listen to this song on repeat until they remember what Rock is.

[@jogiedhesi2021]

So true best pop song ever

[@zoki-kj3ox]

The best post punk band and song..🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@critic3001]

One of the best pop songs ever written. It's perfect.

[@Manwecaen]

and a bit of punk, to be honest ;-)

[@punkyramone1794]

These guys are good! I really like the attitude meets Phil Spector vibe!!!

[@lilydrayson6035]

I was 13 when this song released, god I feel so old, I remember loving this song when I was younger, now my 2nd youngest daughter has gotten into punk, it's reminded me of myself.

[@simondavison9931]

One of the best ten songs ever, no argument.

[@racechick2033]

I love this song so much. Top ten all time favourite. Great memories of special friends, John Peel and being a teenager. ❤

[@brendanmcerlaine3349]

So much for these so called great recording companies who cannot see talent when it's presented to them . Probably from their background and being DERRY boys . The Undertones gave them the middle finger with great thanks and appreciation to John Peel .

[@azevbn326]

One of the most underrated band of all time

[@uncutfellow]

46 years ago today, October 21, 1978, 𝕋𝕖𝕖𝕟𝕒𝕘𝕖 𝕂𝕚𝕔𝕜𝕤 burst onto the scene and became an anthem for youth and rebellion. Its raw energy and unforgettable chorus still hit hard today, capturing the spirit of teenage love and freedom.

[@hondac7028]

Those guitars pure perfection from start to finish.🎸👌

[@sonicsnout]

Godamn I just got into these guys a week ago and I've been devouring everything I can on youtube. It's so energetic and screams so much of adolescence that it's almost heartbreaking it to be only discovering this as an approaching middle age man. I should have been jamming out to this in my youth, living by this, man is it good.

[@Callie1m1Price]

I have been listening to these guys science I was in diapers, my dad loved them, I am sorry you have missed them for most of your life

[@chickensoup9861]

What really makes them one of the greatest bands is that they wrote these light hearted, funny and great songs during the troubles and it really helped a lot of people.

[@sonicsnout]

Callie1m1Price I've been thinking about it more, and now I'm kind of glad that I only recently discovered these guys. It's great to listen to music that makes me feel eighteen again without it being some kind of personal nostalgia trip. Although I would have loved to have seen them in their heyday! There's a lady from Ireland in my night class, she saw them a bunch of times in her youth, it was fun to be able to talk about it with her as a new fan.

[@TheWegeg]

Sonicsnout Just discovered them and I'm 21 so I'll do just that :)

[@rhondasage2680]

Sonicsnout d

[@richardobrien9538]

Drums, bass and 2 guitars playing rhythm over each other.. genius!

[@clintonlenoir170]

As a kid listening to John peel sessions at night he played it once and said that was so good we are going to listen to it again

[@micmac09]

The perfect single !

[@theonetruetim]

I so very truly love this song

[@theonetruetim]

happy tears and righteous wiles - er damn time. Its the best feelin feelz right here!

[@thefishuk]

First heard this song in 2005 when I was aged 17, assumed from the sound it was from the early '90s or maybe late '80s. Found out just now it was actually 1978. Talk about timeless. Incredible.