The Undertones - There Goes Norman

[@eamonmcdermott4032]

I remember reading how Thin Lizzy were on tour (possibly Europe), I'm not sure where and they bumped into The Undertones. Phil was really happy about it and said as much. The Undertones bass player, I think it was Michael Bradley, piped up, "I don't like your music. " Phil just kind of rolled his eyes. Just struck me as funny.

[@Just_another_Euro_dude]

In reality both bands are FANTASTIC and destroy the U2 COMPLETELY and UTTERLY.

[@feargal75]

I've always loved Feargal's so special voice !!!!!!!!!😍

[@Chrisamusic1]

Awww man, I adored this band. Feargal's odd vocal tones, the twin guitars but mostly the tunes. For me, the best ever punk pop band (and I come from Buzzcocks' town) without a doubt. Saw em at the factory club in Manchester in 1980, then the Apollo twice and the free trade hall. Wonderful, joyous, punk pop genius. Am a gushing? They were just F*****g ace. (and yeah, I know they are still going, but I'm talking about this band at this time).

[@03ht]

+Chris A. It still fun to see them live nowadays. Saw them in Amsterdam last spring and that was a great show. They might be a "retro act" but they sure don't sound like one.

[@richardtuson605]

I was at the Free Trade Hall when all the seats were flattened. I was only about 14. We bumped into the bass player in corridor after. He was chatting to done.mate he knew in audience & we are getting autographs. Bouncer came up said everyone out. We said he's in the band but he didn't believe us and kicked is out onto the street along with Michael Bradley. He didn't say nowt he wasn't arsed and just carried in chatting to his.mate on the street. It was first concert I ever went to. It was all downhill from their what a night!

[@nacho-kp5sd]

Feargal is the man. My favorite Irish Band.

[@cianohagan8899]

Over thin Lizzy man?

[@greghunter8935]

Northern Irish

[@squishmallowfan025]

I was about 8-10 years old during their original heyday, too young to see them live but remember like yesterday when they would appear on Top of the Pops. A really excellent, unpretentious band with some great songs.

[@michaelshanahan4042]

Yes I agree

[@briffyboy1]

Every town has somebody like Norman

[@samuelcole7736]

Fuck all those years of Terror, Bloodshed & War............this is what Northern Ireland REALLY should be remembered for...........Kick Ass New Wave Punk............UP DA TONES!

[@samuelcole7736]

Thanks.

[@SteveRes]

i always wondered who the young kid was, haha cool of Feargal to include him. Epic track this, from my favourite album of theirs, "Hypnotised". The Undertones man, the perfect band for when you're 15, snotty and bored. They should be in the hall of fame ffs.

[@andrewmoss8760]

Brilliant track from a band who produced so many great songs. Love to see all the great concert posters up in the room too.

[@michaellindsay1793]

Magical song. The happiness of the young lad with his heroes. Just brilliant

[@etamommy]

The lads are quite funny and greatest guitar lines ever in pop/punk band. Buzzcocks come up a close second I'd say and then maybe Superchunk in the US of A. Woah....There goes Norman. Always made me think of Norman Bates in Psycho. Nice little video to dispel that notion though! Oh one more line I always wanted to use....These guys are the answer to the question "What is the name of the greatest Irish rock band starting with the letter "U"?" (Bono dry your tears and get over it).

[@etamommy]

@Nigel -- Well many people feel the same way you do about that, Nigel. To me, they improved and to an extent diversified. I think album 2 or 3 (Hypnotized or Positive Touch) were better than their eponymous debut. Sin of Pride tried to push into soul music or something and was not initially my cuppa tea anymore...but listening to it all these years later there are a hand full of tracks that still fantastic. If you get the extended version CDs songs like "turning blue" are to my ears exquisite.

[@LouisMiles-i6t]

Superchunk are a very good band, but they are nowhere near 3rd, after buzzcocks & undertones, there are a million American bands that would fit that spot far better

[@etamommy]

@@LouisMiles-i6t well to each his or her own but I believe Superchunk would be up there in the running. I won’t count greenday as to me they are too derivative of these first bands (Undertones and particularly Buzzcocks) though still enjoyable as they have the right influences! Give me a few examples of those many other bands you’d put ahead of Superchunk if you don’t mind! Maybe I have some musical exploration and additions I need to make to my collection!

[@LouisMiles-i6t]

Dinosaur Jr, Husker Du, Ramones circa 1980's the Replacements etc, even more from the 70"s too many too write

[@LouisMiles-i6t]

I think superchunk are underatted, you got taste yo

[@sheikhyaboooty]

I saw them live back in the day and during another tune there was some crowd trouble with the bouncers. They stopped the tune and went straight into this one with Fergal furiously pointing at the bouncers. Fun times indeed.

[@kittensispunx]

Appears to be Fergal himself playing Norman! Thanks so much for posting these Undertones vids. They create joy and joyness for all.

[@PayminatorX]

Loved My Perfect Cousin as young punk. Loving this shait as a veteran. Catchy as hell:-)

[@bananasplitsable]

Love the Undertones.

[@thewhoman3182]

Who doesn't?

[@SuperZed27]

Fantastic Band

[@newellgirl]

who would ever come up with such a nutty song??? The Undertones of course!!! hilarious..thanks for posting this classic..whoops there goes Norman!

[@thewaywardpoet]

Awesome song! Their energy is infectious. My only regret is that I'm just now discovering who they are, but hey, better late than never, right? :D

[@happynowadays]

Right but unfortunately you weren't around - I wish I could download my memory

[@markmitchell450]

Yeah but not the same these were around in my teens

[@BurmaShane]

It's never too late.

[@mpc3po]

Gosh these guys are great. Guitar work so intricate, rich, and raw; miraculously without stepping on each other's toes. Amazing

[@patscanlan2678]

summed up perfectly!

[@andymoore9977]

@@patscanlan2678 yes very mature and clever,... the just carry the song so well

[@jyunus07]

For me Norman is the Norman from pyscho, he has the one part where he's talking to his mum and he's looking in the mirror whilst doing so.

[@TheBillCreek]

Everybody! I think its about Norman from Hitchcock's Psycho. Dig the part when he talks to his mother and he's actually talking to himself.

[@Mossa64]

Some great posters on the walls and ceiling.

[@martingallagher6751]

love it, blow loads of money on a video? not a chance. they had change from a 10er lol

[@davidlangley4278]

An absolute banger!!

[@paulbridle9692]

Remember when this came out,punky ✌️

[@stellajayne]

Another one here who's never heard this little gem before despite having been a fan since way back in the day. Brilliant!

[@Wanderingdayo]

Sweet genius! Amazing vocalist! The kid a nice touch.

[@kjelllindbergh8163]

love the kid watching the band play ,he have a big smile

[@stevebailey6403]

What a banger , love it love it love it 🌞

[@Blitzkriegpunk77]

Man those posters god if only I had kept mine...sadness...the only upside MEMORIES GREAT GREAT BAND...

[@cliffcrancher4474]

I’m lucky enough to have 2 large framed Undertones gig posters. Kilburn & Hammersmith Odeon I was at both gigs.

[@grimlyfiendish5579]

PERFECT SONG PERFECT VIDEO. I want that bedroom !

[@jankawiorski]

The best jokers of punk and not only.

[@steves1460]

Odd that I have never heard this song until today, even though I was a fan of the band. Had a moment of nostalgia when I saw the phone box and those of us of a certain age will remember standing outside one in winter waiting for some selfish individual to finish their very long conversation!😊

[@thenorthrocksmusic]

This music gives hope for the future

[@Morra5472]

Too little too late for that. This was 40 years ago.

[@vikvik873]

Discovering this music... from Argentina 🇦🇷 😊❤ me encanta

[@davidreid5672]

Superb, a great compliment to their other tracks.

[@SHAUNHUNTER-c1i]

" I don't think Billy's parents even knew he was in a band" Read Mickey Bradley's Autobiography.... Ordered from my local library in Wood Gree. ✊

[@bibsteenson]

Wow haven't heard this song in 25 years. One of the great pop songs about sexual perversion.

[@deedeesplectrum9924]

I'm convinced that the young lad must be Fergals younger brother! I can see a likeness. This is brilliant music.

[@patscanlan2678]

Indeed it is!

[@stevepearn930]

best track on "Hypnotised" Should have been released as a single!

[@Aladinsane77]

Awesome clip, i love it so much

[@michaellindsay7846]

God be with the days.fantastic

[@murphvi]

Cant believe I havent seen this video before - brilliant! Does anyone know where the first section is filmed? Looks like Buncrana seashore?

[@fionnsterr]

it sorta looks like portstewart to me, you posted this 3 years ago don't think you'd be interested now haha

[@LeeMcDaidDonegal]

It was filmed in Buncrana

[@dominicidecorvus]

Tha ride cymbal is perfect!

[@waynepinnock5874]

What a great song and vid combo for the spotty sub culture

[@keith2599]

Undertones are F.........G EPIC.... AWESOME BAND and loved all there tracks... 'Thers my perfect cousins...

[@kookoothebirdgirl1]

It’s “Oh, my perfect cousin, what I like to do, he doesn’t! He’s his family’s pride and joy his mother’s little golden boy.”

[@t.s.davies4417]

Well done. Thanks for uploading!

[@hohsusfoundationrepair3133]

Severely underrated song

[@TheDenman47]

Love!

[@karljames3664]

I wonder if Normal was Tony Blair in younger days lurking in the park at night

[@ahopefor]

I mean his nan is from Donegal so it wouldn't be much of a surprise to be honest

[@thewhoman3182]

Highly likely tbh

[@happychappy12]

Breathe of fresh air this init, boy bands my arse!!!............

[@carsickmick5594]

Is Norman having a Tom Tank at 1.37?

[@ninajansson5826]

Feargal's voice.....!!!

[@gerardmccavana4905]

Brilliant

[@michaelminers2612]

Poole arts centre, awesome gig

[@eduardo0796]

Good music

[@ИгорьКрылов-э3ж]

Класс!!! Привет из России!!

[@spythedog]

one of the best,he did all so well the assembly,and ??????

[@drago6769]

I love that they have a Johnny Thunders poster in the background

[@DannybFlat01]

And why not!

[@andymoore9977]

@@DannybFlat01 The Kinks influenced so many on the quiet.

[@L330ne]

this song is fking awesome

[@The_Capri_Kid]

That laddie is the same one at the very end of the My Perfect Cousin video. Is he one of the band's little brothers? Anyone know?

[@paulbeardsley4095]

I wondered that.

[@seancreole]

@@paulbeardsley4095 he was just a lad from derry the boys hometown he also was in a play called shadows on my skin on bbc

[@kevinparkernde]

Kick ass real "punk rock". ! Too bad this style of music is no longer b eing written. I throw up in my mouth every time I hear green day assuming they were ever a punk band.

[@jtheripper713]

Agree 100%.

[@jimhughon621]

Kevin Parker they kind of were but they sold out fast

[@markmitchell450]

Agreed to im no fan of green day

[@PayminatorX]

Listen to Veni Vidi Vicious from The Hyves (not all quiet on the eastern front). At least they try;-)

[@RevStickleback]

My favourite (modern day) punk band are The Let's Go's, a Japanese female group who have that rare gift, that the The Undertones had, to combine a punk sound with a sense of joy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHyyZZyqgsyHeqc

[@24hMusicPeopleTv]

Increíbles siempre

[@maxmartino8979]

I love the Stones...and Undertones too!!

[@gabrielpena1778]

Cuando los videos tenían historias

[@gandelf1967]

cool as fuck never heard this one before

[@August138]

Sheer genius and fun!

[@MalcomJuliaMorgan]

i wish i had a fireplace in my bedroom! that looks like the coziest place on earth.

[@OttoderBusfahrer]

Ich liebe diese Menschen

[@Craigke1964]

cool johnny thunders poster

[@pajs1000]

A classic.

[@JohnFoxx108]

I would like to point out that when he starts to address his reflection in the mirror as 'mother' he no longer needs a microphone.

[@VerdunLad]

Don't worry, Norman, Arnold Lane had way worse issues ...

[@marty6779]

Liking to dress up as a girl versus murder... well... Let's say i'd rather have a pint with Arnold than with Norman.

[@squeekspop59]

The Undertones Rule!! They took a different path from SLF Both gr8 bands I wish Feargal would join them again but the new singer is great too. saw them at Peppermint lounge back in the day and Maxwell's in 2007 or so.

[@ddave7026]

Same. Kid looked like he had the time of his life!

[@josephkaye8154]

Try and find gems like this on British radio and you’ll be shit out of luck, the question is why?

[@Naoczny2]

Norman was his perfect cousin! ;-)

[@peteracanpsucomunista974]

é tipo um beatles de um universo alternativo

[@williamdavid4102]

Beatles punk

[@leonardog.7295]

Norman Bates?

[@Voxac100b]

forgot about this one its good

[@torstensaffan9049]

Kannte ich nicht. Geil

[@johnrossini3594]

great north irish punk

[@justinneill5003]

There goes Norman... that was Evil Uncle Ernie as a teenager.

[@bananasplitsable]

Love the Undertones, saw them a while back but not with Feargal.

[@finbarrcorcoran9342]

Backing vocals are the biz

[@alannorman4097]

Given my sur name can you imagine the stick I got for this record! Love this band

[@jeannemariagriffin5820]

King Harold's famous last words

[@ronnie217ron]

wow

[@JohnFoxx108]

I think this is my favorite song of all time.

[@ciaran6309]

Best band come out of Derry since Singer Dana

[@billassburger194]

i think norman bates probably

[@zellerstellarentertainment9739]

There goes Norman...

[@davidjackson6590]

There's a young kid in the video with Sharky that looks like Jimmy Jimmy.

[@patscanlan2678]

I think that is Fergals younger brother!

[@sandrainthetardis8843]

is that banks ?

[@sojnab1]

smokin band,couldn't do a thing wrong in my opinion

[@lLoveCarolCleavland]

The lead singer reminds me of Steve Marriott of the Small Faces.

[@lupodelupis3672]

Who are better? Stiff Little Fingers or Undertones? It's a tough choice!

[@SlappingMonkeyDog]

a bad ass band.....over.

[@nebraskahusker247]

I consider myself lucky to have this band and many many others to listen to in my youth. the cRAP music of today is pathetic garbage.

[@fionnsterr]

have you even looked for good music, there's lots of good music, you just need a little bit of effort to find some

[@nebraskahusker247]

FionnDoesStuff either you did not see the hidden reference to rap in my cRAP statement or your a fan of rap music. either way, I have listened to rap and in my opinion it is absolutely CRAP!

[@fionnsterr]

oh, i thought you were doing it for emphasis, although i don't like very much rap as it is really repetitive, i do like some rap songs. But what does rap have to do with the undertones?

[@nebraskahusker247]

FionnDoesStuff in my younger days the undertones were a brand new band along with the jam, the strangles, stiff little fingers and many many more.. these bands were inavators and actually played musical instruments unlike today's so called "rap artists" who just yell into a microphone to a droning repetitive beat. now with that said I did have an appreciation for run dmc and the beastie boys in their early days. but today's rap music is nothing in comparison to the music that was available in my youth...but then again my parents hated my music and at this point in life I am older than they were when I bought my first undertones record. so maybe I have just turned into my parents😄. now if you will excuse me I have to go chase some kids off my lawn.

[@pajs1000]

Reverbnation has music to suit all tastes.

[@carlcurphey]

Norman Whiteside

[@grutzwurst8229]

Norman Bates???

[@willwhite1575]

Great song. I wonder what some of those posters would be worth now.

[@cliffcrancher4474]

I’ve got two large Undertones gig posters and seen similar advertised for around £250.