Joe Jackson - I'm The Man

"Rock Goes To College" 1979.

[@stylemer]

Graham Maby is an absolutely legendary rock 'n roll bass player, he's driving the whole band so hard.

[@vaughangregory-hunt4094]

Man, he owns that song doesn’t he?

[@douglaswhittaker1991]

Such a beast!

[@iggytretiak]

Somebody I know is his cousin--but I can't remember who. 😐

[@suzieredfoxfur6982]

He’s absolutely amazing

[@rickcanon7766]

Seems like they're all in the same lane here Full Speed Ahead 💯

[@MAHGlie]

I’m 65 now and when this came out I was shifting from acoustic to electric guitar. Good Lord I blasted this song in my apartment and learned to play every track on the album while running around the room with a Telecaster. It was a great time in my life. I still play Joe’s vinyl today. Fantastic songwriter and musician.

[@johnc5905]

To me one of the greatest rock and roll songs ever

[@susanp7194]

yes!!!

[@standrew2731]

Without question, I am in the process of submitting information to the rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame, and this will lead the way as to why they need to put them in

[@joedick8779]

Let me know how that goes.@@standrew2731

[@gil.gosseyn4786]

Joe Jackson is unique among artists because he seemed to change styles and genres with each successive album. This was often confusing to fans, and probably impacted his long term popularity, but it was never boring. A fabulous songwriter and consummate musician, he surrounds himself with top musicians and ALWAYS delivers a terrific show. One of the best, Joe truly is The Man. And after all these years, and at least five tours that I've seen live, THIS is still my favorite Joe Jackson song

[@laurablack77]

Yes my fave also

[@rooferman08]

I Love Joe Jackson since I was 16 and now i'm 52 and I will never ever get bored of his music. Top Man !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@freewheelin62]

I am fifty three . Firat heard Joe Jackson's music in 1983 and saw him live a year later. Good stuff but I would have loved to see him in this show. Awesome performance...

[@brucelong6092]

Me to

[@jeffn.2659]

My biggest regret is I have never seen him live...but been listening since 1983!

[@brucelong6092]

I saw him sing I'm a man on his American bandstand debut.It was awesome.Loved him ever since.

[@ixnay66]

@@brucelong6092 I saw him do this on the kids show “Kids Are People Too.”

[@joeglenn9021]

I feel sorry for kids today, being stuck with the crap you hear these days, When we had this

[@Francis-rs7zu]

People said the exact same thing 40 years ago. THere's plenty of great music still being made today, just like there was also crap 40 years ago.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

@@Francis-rs7zu difference is today it is Simon Sowell and his bunch of groovy accountants that determine what you will listen to. Then you had to have talent, now, all you need is a look and the accountants do the rest for you.

[@scottkay6495]

@@Francis-rs7zu You are 100% true . There's always been great music and great talented artists. Weather it's 100's of years ago and up to the present. If you don't think so, no problem. BUT I think you're missing out on some fantastic music.

[@vernpascal1531]

There is a lot of very good music,but there is nothing that approaches this, and Joe's early albums, or Costello's and Graham Parker's, early ones. When Springsteen and Petty were in their prime for raw power,honesty, intellect in the lyrics and just one great song after another.

[@randalduke5879]

Truth

[@cw310]

my senior year in HS, way back in '78 I thought I was "The Man". Now I'm just an old man but listening to this revives my past memories of FM radio (KROQ), cassette tapes and being cool with $20 in my wallet, 1/2 tank of gas and buds. Life's a trip.

[@tedraab5914]

A year ahead of on the opposite coast. And we wore out the grooves on this guy.

[@mikaleno1]

You wish modern music could kick ass this good.

[@jnelchef]

The last time I dressed up for Halloween(decades ago), I dressed up as Joe Jackson on the cover of this album. The old sportscoat with trinkets safety pinned on the inside, the fedora, it was great.

[@nitedreamer23]

Nice!

[@jimwesber0060]

I used to dress up as him on a daily basis. He is one of my music heroes!

[@michaelanderson2881]

My brother plays with Graham Maby once in awhile, and he's not only a stupendous bass player, but a great guy. Very humble.

[@markreardon6635]

I love it when they give back, makes it easy to recognize good people.

[@gregtuco1]

Incredible bass player!

[@markjames8664]

He’s one of the best in rock, doesn’t get as much recognition as he should. Just his work on the first two albums is insanely good.

[@john0691]

Meet graham after joe played in 2008 he was just a great guy!!!!!

[@moragmacgregor6792]

And the bass is actually loud enough in the mix. I _love_ that. It never happens.

[@eadams1057]

The most underrated artist of all time.

[@ittybitty6474]

I can’t agree more. He is a masterful composer, player, songwriter, and singer, with such high musical taste and style. That said, it doesn’t get much more punk rock than this performance and this song, Lyndon’s got nothing on him with his attitude. The whole band is just amazing. Joe- Genius.l

[@grahambrown5013]

A truly great band full of consummate musicians who could rock as hard as anyone. Graham Maby is a bass legend.

[@MrRugbyloosehead]

I find it so amazing looking back at Joe's body of work and how he kept striving to push himself artistically and he still is doing it today! Amazing artist!❤️🎸😎👍

[@atnorman]

Joe was so young...so pure...so idealisitic...this tune single-handedly changed my life.

[@jamesvanhoban8603]

What an amazing bass player!

[@kevingreenhaw7372]

I caught JJ in SF touring this. This is great quality for the time. The bass player rocked it

[@scottkay6495]

That bass player kicks 🔥

[@johndwyer2689]

Graham Maby. Wish the camera was focused on him the whole song.

[@desert.mantis]

Absolutely, one of the finest dance tunes in rock history! I was fortunate to see the Joe Jackson Band in concert back in the early 80s. Thanks for this killer upload!

[@jorgerobles9484]

A great musician and songwriter, from 1979 (Look Sharp) until 1986 (Big World) he released a string of great albums; Look Sharp & Night and Day were my favorite ones.

[@gforce1930]

I am not immune to the awesomeness of this song

[@jimmysnaggles4608]

So many great songs from this man. Thank you Joe.

[@ericherserant2247]

J'ai 50ans 'et je kiffe toujours autant

[@gregtuco1]

You win a cookie!

[@gaylasmith5279]

So versatile!

[@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921]

Incredible performance and energy. He was bringing it in the 80s.

[@sstrouds01]

Saw him a month ago. Bringing it still!! Great energy.

[@tedraab5914]

'70's by damn. The '80's just grifted it all from the '70's. ;-)

[@vernpascal1531]

He's still bringing it. saw him last week for the first time. Always loved Joe...seen Elvis Costello about 20 times...anyway if you haven't seen Shoeless Joe Jackson sing I'm The Man Live. You are missing a helluva lot.

[@AlbertMojicaJr-t2e]

"And if I can't get to you... Well, then, I'll go through your son... Candid, genius, reality.

[@trevmac8362]

why after more than 30 years was this song going through my head today?? Because it's f&*%in *Rocked* that's why (i guess)

[@murphymcmanus7445]

It doesn't get much if any better than this song. When it crawls into my head things are good, probably just like your experience,

[@davidquinn385]

I remember this song rocked pretty good so maybe that's why I thought about it for no real reason at all?

[@catherinediamind8838]

Memory lane of great songs

[@markjames8664]

This song works just as well now as it did 35 years ago!

[@EduardoHernandez-wr1cd]

@@markjames8664 even better now, it ages well, like good wine...=)

[@MitchCrane]

I saw Joe Jackson at the Fox Theater in Atlanta. I think it was around when Night and Day was out or possibly Body and Soul. At some point between songs it was quiet, he was just about to start a song and then someone yelled "Free bird!" Joe Jackson got really mad and threatened to end the show. I still chuckle when I think about it. Was a great show and I'm still a huge Joe Jackson fan.

[@AlbertMojicaJr-t2e]

"And if I can't go through you... Well, then, I'll go through your son... Candid genius reality.

[@gordazacatitos]

This was great. No question. But Joe Jackson's abilities go much further nowadays. He truly is one of, if not thee, most prolific songwriter of the modern age.His work just keeps getting better and better as the years roll by. I saw him for the Rain tour in Redwood city. I was not disappointed. Keep goin Joe. You are The Man!

[@JohnnyDanger36963]

NEW WAVE!! ADIOS 24 HOURS OF " FEELS LIKE THE FIRST TIME,FOREIGNER-FM" THANK THE GODS FOR JOE & NEW WAVE1979

[@Lecretois]

Ah quel bassiste ce Graham Maby...... j'adore son jeu !!!

[@lolttyl143]

"Skateboards, I almost made them respectable." Best line.

[@flsunracer7250]

Kung Fu that was one of my good ones.

[@vernpascal1531]

@@flsunracer7250 " What's a few broken bones in the name of good clean fun" .

[@patriceprof5739]

I bought this record in 79. Excellent album with garage punk/new wave sound and melodic piano.

[@cowboysfan782008]

I turned 12 in 1980 and loved this guy big time! Like an Elvis Costello with BALLS

[@murphymcmanus7445]

He definitely left his stamp on the 80s. His songs were epic, for that era and still are.

[@vernpascal1531]

Hey Elvis has Balls as Big as Coconuts!

[@joedick8779]

@@vernpascal1531 In his mouth

[@tedraab5914]

Joe Jackson was awesome, cowboys. Too bad you never got a chance to see Elvis Costello around the same time, kiddo.

[@tedraab5914]

@@vernpascal1531 Then and still. With the hot dame to prove it.

[@guyfidelity]

This is a killer performance, and the lyrics in this one are classic. Go Joe...

[@maximilianozamorategui2608]

One of my favorites songs from the 80's Thanks Joe you are THE MAN

[@marc80s]

1979 technically...

[@dadzbluz]

1979 has been officially erased on a technicality, yet Joe is still the man!

[@carlosresendez8627]

Joe Jackson was definitely one of my favorites during my high school years. Still is today. Thanks Joe.

[@fear229]

Can't believe how good he is live!

[@jdoncbus]

Such a great f*cking song......JJ doesn't get the credit he deserves here in the States. Versatile as hell....

[@etabeta666]

I've had the luck to see the same performance, the same year, in Italy ... and I was 17. One of the best live ...

[@theoutcaste]

This, Children, is how it's DONE.

[@chaz33xxx]

It is transcendent...the perfect punk anthem...

[@scottkay6495]

Fucking A!

[@pararigger64]

punk rock af. i see johnny rotten, very early billy idol and very early buzzcocks influences in Joes early live performances. AWESOME.

[@pararigger64]

I think this is the most punk rock song of all time.

[@FAITH2x4x7]

Joe Jackson really gave his fans a bang for their buck. Great Show and tons of Energy. Never get tired of Joe Jackson. Thanks for the Music Joe - from a dedicated Fan!!

[@MrMagusperde]

Yep. He was the Man....excellent

[@basserphil]

At last a video to match the power of that astronomic bass line

[@EduardoHernandez-wr1cd]

astronomic is an understatement =)

[@mrpepperman]

Four great musicians including one of the best bass players ever, lyrics that have meaning, energy and fun. what more do you need ?

[@gwenawak]

Best song ever !!!!!!!! Almost every morning to wake up in à good mood :)

[@martinharrison1504]

"Best song ever" ? really?...

[@dadzbluz]

Yup. No accounting for taste...

[@wpollock1]

What a great song. Well done live. Graham Maby is a beast in this. The lyrics are so strong and the bass line is even better. Joe Jackson is a god.

[@idag071]

As good today 2023 as it was originally, timeless!!!

[@piliage]

1979 - 2012, 33 years old. And it still sounds fresh and new, could have been written yesterday. An absolutely brilliant record.

[@dm19609721]

an underated musical genius

[@TheOldGord]

Great live performance. Gotta love Joe. Bought this album on vinyl when it came out and wore it out. The soundtrack of my youth.

[@suzannemendez3228]

Although he looks like a 1940's crooner he is one of my all time heroes!! Thanks for sharing your amazing talent and for always uplifting tunes

[@jayhawkjd8565]

Played this album to death!

[@basserphil]

amazing bass line....still brilliant(reminds me of daft punk but faster ) after all these years...great song/album/band....thanks for the share

[@valeriepaturel7073]

Loved it back then, still do! Thanks to my brother who gave me the LP for my 16th birthday. Joe you're so unique!

[@TheJonesy1957]

Loved the energy he exuded. Great musician.

[@stewajf]

I love hearing bright clean, cranking on the guitar while keeping "the cymbals splashy, and, Jay, let's take the bass line for a walk."

[@julierabbitt]

JJ is the man!! Best performer in concert of anyone!! I've seen him in five different tours in different countries, and he is always amazing. Wish I'd seen him in 79.

[@missingchannel]

He's the man!

[@madmikeastoria]

32 years ago and I still blow my ears out with this song.Thanks Joe!

[@creamween]

One of the greatest things i've ever seen!!! I have this on dvd, INCREDIBLE!!!!!

[@creamween]

Simply brilliant! Joe Is the man!!

[@ottowes]

Mighty young Joe-You Da Man! Great sound and vid from 30 years ago!

[@LauraBlack-rp8js]

I love this so much

[@bradkaral1188]

Went to see Joe Jackson in Toronto, Canada way back when. The show was stupendous, but deafeningly loud. Did Joe ever get inducted into the R+R Hall of Fame? Truly one of the most talented, versatile musicians of our era.

[@denjski]

saw him in concert several times...the best

[@jehugo66]

Saw in Hartford, CT early 90s-What a Show!

[@waynemcintosh616]

What a show!

[@X249J]

I'll be just weeks past 26 when I see him this year. Cannot wait. My Mom first introduced me to the most underrated man of the 80's and I'm thrilled to be a witness to the genius himself

[@G0K3001]

He's coming to Texas- Dallas area in a few months- I'll catch em there- EXCITED-

[@horvathcsaba3756]

great song from a great man

[@toy4x4nj]

Great Video saw Joe Jackson back in the early 80's it was a great show at Emerlad City In Cherry Hill NJ

[@FrankieStryper]

True THAT!! Amazing how really great music and performances are just timeless...:-)

[@gregtuco1]

This should have one million views and one million thumbs up!

[@adammwalch]

I'm just so glad he has people who appreciate him

[@Painless50]

The master at work!!!

[@screwluse]

his band is so awesome and so is he!

[@janetpearson6467]

Thanks for sharing this! I love him. He was (and is) so good live!

[@stuartjames6983]

Can't get better than this.

[@A-L-E-K]

incredible performance

[@jefffisher4449]

so much energy!....just powered by home for 20 minutes!

[@TheLocoHobo]

Amazing live!

[@scottkay6495]

Breathtaking!!

[@hazeltube8404]

Classic Early Joe❤!

[@ajlarue12]

Insane! I saw this tour in Boston

[@Zepster77]

BLISTERING PERFORMANCE FROM THE ENTIRE BAND, this is rock and roll folks.

[@5150sah]

Many thanks for this - love his first 3 albums - brings back great memories

[@DEWEYBOOKEMHOWE]

Long tome favorite song of his. LOVE it!

[@thistorontoguy]

this is great! I saw perform, for the thrid time, in Toronto last year - with his leg in a cast, so he wasn't hopping about like this - but he was still amazing!

[@boeroe75]

this song always makes me feel good, ever since the first time i heard it

[@stevencancel1727]

Yes, this is cool!

[@okrajoe]

Great performance.

[@OracleNil]

Was lucky enough to see Joe in DC he more than stood up to his rep of hating the public and giving them grief to be polite. But he put on a helluva show and i have all his albums. To this day i still think He was vastly underrated. Oh, he Would love the comment about the Salesman song......

[@ounaskoski]

God I love this tune, was 21 when this was released

[@SVESTALITHUANIA]

Great energy...I remember seeing him in the early 80's

[@ms.lisamurphy269]

Electrifying!!!!!!!

[@IanRMalone]

Just brilliant

[@Heister1102]

Met Joe at a College Radio Convention in Washingtin, D.C. in 1981. He was as pissed as his music, LOL. Still, freaking genuis.

[@jimmulligan2067]

Thank God for Joe Jackson. He always told the TRUTH.

[@ChelseaAllTheWay13]

" Gimme all your money, coz I know you think im funny, cant you hear me Laughing..................." Great Line, Great Track, Top Band, God I miss em, and my Hair. Still got the original vinyl album though !

[@Speedy-ly3dq]

angry fucking young man! brilliant

[@tomvoltz]

i had the honor of seeing joe at 6 flags in jersey a couple times (once in 83 i believe) ...... very punk and raw ...... a show ill never forget. :)