The Jam - That's Entertainment

[@oreally8605]

13 year old black kid in Chicago listening to the Jam. Now im 54, and I love it still..

[@draganadc]

Congratulation for the good taste

[@colinsvid]

Sheldon Harris I'm 54 and I'm still listening from Essex , great memories flood back from the 70,s &80,s people, parties, Lambretta's

[@alicegibson63]

Love The Jam still at 62 and still have a scooter:)

[@monstermarkone]

I’m 55, from Suffolk, England. A biker all my life, rode a scooter once and crashed it (weird thing to ride 😂) Love the Jam!

[@Bigyin600]

The love of good music never dulls with age. I remember loving this as a 13 year old and now also 52 and always draws me back when its you tube wormhole time looking for music i love...... my dad was an original 60's Mod with a scooter but for me it was and is always bikes ;)

[@petermcclenaghan5735]

this song stands up brilliantly in 2024 - fantastic boys

[@56squadron]

I will never understand comments like this. A thing is lovely or it is not... it's age is irrelevant. The Sistine chapel was painted in 1508 by Michelangelo.... does that "hold up?" If anything, a song like that, or a painting like the other do not stand up, they are beacons of just how far we have fallen because they should be illuminating how awful what passes as "music" and "art" is today. They represent ideals we should aspire to... and to say they "hold up" to the garbage of today is beyond insulting. You should have asked "Why has this gone from our lives?" The reason is the powers in control don't want beauty or God's truth. They want you in a pile of filth, eating bugs.

[@upster1967au]

@@56squadron You started off so well until the end when you mentioned God, you should have said peppa pig's truth, thats more believable !!!!!

[@erictjujerman2093]

The Jam is brilliant😊😅

[@cultureclashmusicvideo4545]

@@upster1967auNot all comments come from atheists and that’s a problem for you? You sound like a fanatic. Get over it.

[@jackgrover3788]

So glad my dad put me on to everything from 1977-1990

[@jackgrover3788]

@ciao214ZI don’t get it whats bad abt being happy for my music taste

[@bkipniss7451]

Good man, your dad.

[@Euadam]

Plenty of amazing stuff pre-1977.

[@PixPix-zi6vi]

@@jackgrover3788Excellent musical taste, your old man.

[@Ritff666l-e9e]

Gawd Why is this top Comment

[@toolatehello3345]

For me this was the Jam's best song.

[@Kristo1992-yq2gi]

Yet not even a single, but more a Japanese export.

[@toolatehello3345]

@@Kristo1992-yq2gi It describes , exactly how Britain was for people like me, as a teenager, in the late 70s

[@robertstanley7314]

One of them imo

[@AndyJarman]

Going underground is mine. Margaret Thatcher, Loadsamoney, 1987 poll tax riots. Horrible chintzy fashion of debauched money printing trough dwellers.

[@pauleyles9536]

@@Kristo1992-yq2gi The Jam song. That's Entertainment. Reminds me of a good Chess game 4 Portsmouth C team or maybe even Portsmouth B team. That I've played in. & That I've 1. 4 explample. I was playing Chess 4 Portsmouth C team v Cosham in a Cole Cup game. When my side. Was a player short. I was playing on board 5. & I was 4 pawns down v my opponent. & I still 1 the game & the Chess match v Cosham 4-1. My captain IE Brian was so in shock when I had 1 my Chess game. Being 4 pawns down v a much better player than me. That he promoted me 2. Board 1. In the Portsmouth Cole Cup Chess final in the year in question. & I 1 that Chess game 2. Unfortunately we lost the match. On board count. That's Entertainment also reminds me of a fantastic. Human League gig that I've been lucky enough 2 have seen. 21 times in total now so far. Later this year it will be 22 times in total. I've been lucky enough 2 have a great signed photo of my life time special hero IE Queen Joanne Catherall ❤️ (of The Human League) who I've met 7 times in total now 4a good chat with them. . Little does my life time special hero IE Queen Joanne Catherall ❤️ know it. But she is also largely responsible 4 the best night ever of my life. Even if the free unexpected journey home from Brighton Railway station 2 Portsmouth on the night in question.(After I'd had done a true Pikey from Dad's Army IE I had 4got 2 have my meds with me. & Missed the last Southern Railway company 🚆 service from Brighton 2 Portsmouth on the night in question.&2 every 1 who gets 2 read this story of mine. It true.

[@markbraid1985]

"Two lovers kissing amongst the scream of midnight, two lovers missing the tranquility of solitude" is my favourite line from any song ever

[@adriancox8134]

A fave line...So little but Says so much....

[@freddonahue6420]

It is pretty awesome to me too.

[@BradArmourGarb]

I totally agree, Mark Braid!

[@mattinfullvision9598]

Yeah it's a very powerful line

[@bobshanks2505]

it's cringe to be honest

[@GT380man]

I was twenty & living in a squat in Portsmouth. I had a motorbike, a shit job & an amazing girlfriend. Life was brilliant.

[@HouseofVillians]

That made me happy. I have an extremely wealthy friend. Told me his happiest time in life wad when he and the wife were flat broke. Going to a park and laying on a blanket all day with just eachother.

[@moongypsyguerrero1925]

​@@HouseofVilliansWere flat broke? Only people who have never ever really experienced poverty talk about it like it's nostalgic,or a novelty

[@johnreilly4722]

@@moongypsyguerrero1925 That's just not true brother and not really how nostalgia works. It's generally not well thought out or logic based and well known for glossing over all the negative aspects of the time. For example, If you're in your 80's you will probably look back fondly on being in your 20's even if it happens that you were poor in your 20's. The potential you have in life when you are young simply cannot be bought with money but sadly most don't realise this till their looking back in hindsight.

[@moongypsyguerrero1925]

@johnreilly4722 I never gloss

[@escofina828]

Yes. Things were better when they were worse.

[@davidsouthwick6802]

Hi All. I'm a 62 year old white South African, & The Jam transformed the way I viewed society for the better as a young man. Our world now appears more precarious than ever, but I hope love wins the day. God Bless you all

[@gentillygirl545]

Hello, I am a 59 year old American woman. The Jam and others of our generation changed my worldview for the good. The world is precarious, but we have values and ethics -- and wherewithal. Keep on, and love from New Orleans, LA.

[@toiletpaper5770]

I’m a 45 y/o living in Arizona. Could you all please elaborate on how the Jam transformed the way you viewed society/changed your worldview for the good because it’s hard to find good in the world right now.

[@NormAppleton]

Good, just good

[@mariusgrose3256]

The jam sang about being alive in the UK at that time rather than drippy love songs. They remain relevant.@@toiletpaper5770

[@NicholasWright-e4j]

God bless you mate

[@SAseeker101]

Weller is England`s modern day Byron. Captured the mood of the country beautifully and fantastic music.

[@folklore222]

Byron was English

[@TorqueMaester]

@@folklore222 So was William Blake and many other people.

[@folklore222]

@@TorqueMaester I mean that it’s silly to call Weller England’s Byron when England’s Byron is… Byron

[@TorqueMaester]

@@folklore222 Do you understand the phrase the phrase `modern day`? People often compare artists `cultural impact with historical figures from the same country. Bryon sadly died many years ago hence ......`modern day `

[@folklore222]

@@TorqueMaester I do indeed know, I study English Literature and have written dissertations on the Romantic poets! My comment is very clearly about the word “England’s”. That’s it. No further discussion needed :)

[@driscollmichaelmd]

Stood in the pub on Friday afternoon at the bar... This starts to play through the speakers and suddenly everything is OK for a short while.

[@julieclark8976]

Can't wait to get back to those days 🙏🙏

[@westboundbadger]

@@julieclark8976 They are open !

[@colingeddes2172]

1 of the great great songs weller wrote amongst many many others he wrote while being the frontman of the best band that ever existed. Kudos to the holy trinity of paul, bruce, rick,

[@anthonytaylor4473]

Cheeky key in the toilets

[@briandesormeau2643]

That perfectly sums up the experience of generations of music fans when they hear an old favourite, regardless of the group, composer, genre, etc. :)

[@SerialGothQueens]

Even as an American, I always connected with this song. Growing up in a working class family, in a working class neighborhood in Queens, NY, surrounded by dead end streets, train tracks, abandoned houses, auto garages and factories, this song described exactly where I came from, and what life was like. Some feelings and experiences are truly universal, and Weller perfectly captured some of those in this incredible song.

[@hjibakkkihjibakkki6408]

in the 70´s ?

[@SerialGothQueens]

@@hjibakkkihjibakkki6408...in the 70s and 80s, yes.

[@Jhewitt-ev6ye]

You should come to woking it's very glamourous

[@gavintimson5940]

They shouldve been a bigger band in the states

[@egodef7791]

excellent description

[@neverforever4787]

As an American who's never visited the UK this song paints such a vivid and realistic picture of working class life in England, just beautiful lyrics

[@oasis4life014]

Hard working and tough bastards... that what anyone from derbyshire and above are..... the South know nothing about it working class

[@TimmyTickle]

This song can also paint a picture of working class life in somewhere like NYC or Chicago

[@kedy9469]

As a working class Brit it sums up our life perfectly.

[@mikeymjh]

It's a fair summing up of the Times then

[@issyjas3309]

That was our life, still is !!

[@davewilson9738]

Woke up this morning over 40 years later and realised nothings changed, now that's entertainment. Still such a strong song.

[@JJONNYREPP]

The Jam - That's Entertainment 0952am 5.7.23 whisky is for sipping... if you want the full effect. and the drink of choice for those who kick folk in the balls or are kicked in the balls...

[@JJONNYREPP]

@@talorcmacallan4268 The Jam - That's Entertainment 2122PM 7.7.23 as we say in england... pity you didnt comprehend your family tree all that well... your Ecosse resides in Manchester as opposed to the outer Hebrides... you hope... i see yer wandering round trynna curtail easy living and manners.

[@JJONNYREPP]

@@talorcmacallan4268 Comments on ‘The Jam - That's Entertainment’ 7.7.23 2124pm as my old acquaintances are happy to dish the dirt i will say jonny rep? excellent footballer... beats calling myself jonny krull - also another excellent footballer.. or jonny cruyff - another excellent footballer... i would no doubt end up, after all that, with the moniker: dino zoff!!! refer to ari haaan...

[@cherylluzinski2439]

The best line EVER!

[@MarkMeade-e1y]

For sure , just getting worse

[@timothygrayson]

Amazing how many Americans can relate to the Jam. Great stuff. Welcome to good old English songwriting.

[@Sundae_Times]

Pity they couldn't relate to them enough to buy their records.

[@TimmyTickle]

@@Sundae_Times They probably couldn’t find any record shops that had them in stock at the time

[@MrMrwaz]

​@@Sundae_Times😂😂

[@dig1272]

​@@Sundae_TimesI bought their albums here in Southern California but I am a major music fan.

[@malcolmshorter6184]

They are ours.

[@chrisrosales4219]

I love how he just keeps cramming more and more words into the same simple melody. Without raising his voice the intensity builds and builds. Absolutely brilliant. Give some love to that bass too.

[@jamescarey6988]

The bass and percussion are perfect for this song.. Not sure who's idea it was but they nailed it

[@pauleyles9536]

That's Entertainment by The Jam. Is very very addictive. It's that good. Eply when Paul Weller was drunk when he wrote it. Should definitely of been a massive number 1 hit single 4 The Jam.

[@Smartass_Jedi]

1980: masterpiece 2024: masterpiece These guys had a bunch of em

[@TheOtherKine]

Greatest band ever, for me! The Jam till I die

[@duckbrew]

I mean the quality and caliber of songwritng and musicianship at what 18/19? Writing those tunes?!! Nothing short of amazing. Been a fan since I discovered 'Snap' around '86.

[@littlenicola6726]

In​@@TheOtherKineI've seen the jam,d really amazing tribute act 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@upster1967au]

@@littlenicola6726 From the Jam are better as Foxton is still a member

[@Ruda-n4h]

'Days of speed and slow time Mondays' - brilliant but many great lines and love Rick's rim shots.

[@karenbittner6979]

This is one of the greatest and timeless songs of all time. Incredible lyrics and orchestrated beautifully. Magnificent!

[@alicegibson63]

Your right there.

[@franklinmix2455]

Agreed. So timely again in the age of COVID

[@mongo4511]

Load of old tosh

[@colingeddes2172]

Virtualy every jam song wrote by weller is a timeless classic. This masterpiece is a prime example.

[@leohufton4525]

@@alicegibson63 abc

[@joemorgan636]

As a young black kid, I remember Jam all 80s music reminds me when I was boxing winning National boxing titles of England for my age from 14 years old upwards just cleaned up mate thanks to my dad. Remember all these records came on the radio in the gym while I was training hard for my fights. Brilliant father never would off won those major honours without him and music RIP Dad and Mum

[@gkmmlc]

You should be proud. God bless you.

[@DavidNeedle]

Luv that mate x

[@simonwoodruff5235]

AND a bit of Carrol Thompson and some ska too 😊

[@chloesmith9624]

National boxing titles listening to the modfather what could be better 👍🏻

[@TerenceDrew-p7o]

Great music and great era wish could go back to 80s

[@oldskoolpaul89]

Two lovers kissing among the scream of midnight. Two lovers missing the tranquility of solitude. Best line ever ..The Jam

[@pitchforkcustom]

too many syllables 😊

[@JohnDuffy-bq8wg]

Oh baby dreaming of Monday when I see you again, was a pretty meaningful lyric to a teenager with a school crush, oh happy days

[@KevinMims-he7wv]

Favorite line of the whole song

[@peterkunstmann]

THAT''S COOL ETERNALLY❤

[@pobletecodutti]

It's always struck me that Paul wrote this masterpiece in just 10 minutes. “Two lovers missing the tranquility of solitude”, one of the greatest ever lines in music, must have just slipped off his pen. What a genius.

[@chrisdodson8118]

You're not wrong!

[@tamarayoung9861]

Shit lyrics re the ‘tranquility of solitude’ but slipped off the pen, is pure genius x

[@pauleyles9536]

Should definitely of been a number 1 hit 4 The Jam. Epy when Paul Weller was drunk when he wrote this Ace track

[@pauleyles9536]

Paul Weller should definitely get a knighthood by the Queen. 4 his great music. The Jam song ie That's Entertainment. Reminds me of a good Chess match 4 Portsmouth B side that I have played in. & A very good Human League gig that I have seen. 20 times & counting I've seen The Human League play live.

[@jack_kerins]

@@pauleyles9536 can’t get a knighthood from her now

[@PaulClinton-h3l]

These boys are legends, weller is a fucking genius, sad to see England in the state it's in nowadays. These boy's were proud of who they were and were they came from. Love from Dublin.

[@richardabel2636]

this song got me to play guitar it will stay with me till i die .

[@rossmacnab2655]

Now what?...carry on.. yes slow af... Next:)

[@rossmacnab2655]

Slows af spazzy just saying..dis...Spazzy

[@rossmacnab2655]

Soryy means mongo means poosy

[@hugomilson6778]

u pissed up mate @@rossmacnab2655

[@dewkeating]

Wrote the bulk of his material at 17 years old. Let that sink in. Master class group.

[@Jack-lt7hi]

Reading through the comments I notice how many people love this song from all over the world. North America, South America, Germany, The U.K etc. Its a nice to think of all these people enjoying listening to this in their home towns

[@Ladyisavamp22]

The amazing thing about this song is how timeless this is. I grew up in the late 80s / early 90s in New Zealand in a poor area and this is exactly what life was like.

[@alanfox691]

Hopefully you are well in New Zealand in 2021. I am from Scotland. Keep Safe.

[@fortboy66]

Never thought that New Zealand had poor areas, always looks so beautiful on the telly, living in East London, all I had for a view was the A13 and the Beckton Alps!

[@Colonel_Blimp]

Grew up in Christchurch in the late 60’s. Hearing this in the 80’s took me right back to the freezing flats and the buses..

[@bobdobalina547]

England life.

[@Snaily]

It shouldn't be as timeless as it is. The fact that even now life for the vast majority of the population is still as drab and unfulfilling is a bad sign.

[@trinihammer]

i'm a black guy and funk and soul is my music but this tune is just absolutely brilliant. the good old days late 70s and early 80s

[@s1050]

You would like the Style Council.

[@trinihammer]

@@s1050 you are spot on i do like a bit of Style Council.

[@themaxwellnator]

Paul weller was heavily 8nfluenced by black music

[@i.george2321]

hey stop the racism. im not black and i listen to funk, soul and even blues for a pinch of extra good measure. good music matters

[@Rick35kt]

If you like soul and funk, try Weller's new album 'On Sunset' - c40 years on and the man's still got it!

[@markvaught672]

I loved it at 15. Even more at 57. Damn. Time flies when you're being entertained.

[@BigMobCar4]

As a 29 year old American, this is one of my favorite songs ever. I really wish I grew up during this era of music. Kudos to The Jam along with Elvis Costello, The Cure, The Smiths, The Psychedelic Furs, and many others!

[@Chris-oc9eb]

you sir are a good judge of music, from Christopher from Stoke on Trent 👍🏻

[@daniellarge9784]

I was there in the prime of youth. It was a blast. Had the biggest collection of Jam albums and singles.

[@philhubb5885]

I would not rate the psychedelic furs with those other names. Maybe you meant xtc?

[@darrenberry2037]

HAHAHAHA! I thought Americans missed the music bus. Love from an ex-pat in Nova Scotia

[@guitarmatricide4834]

Why this band wasn’t big in The U.S., I’ll never know. I’m an American born in the mid-80s, and when I first discovered The Jam, I felt like someone hit me in the chest with a brick… Just an absolutely brilliant group. Paul Weller is right up there with Ray Davies as a simultaneously acclaimed yet underrated songwriter.

[@cowboysfan782008]

I'm an American born in 68', and if you were around and very much getting into music in 77/78' like I was you'd understand. It's similar to how the Ramones only had minimal popularity until ppl became nostalgic for them in the 90s. Also, during that whole time from say 1977 until 1987 ppl were kind of defined by what they were into, and the Mod Resurgence in the early 80s didn't last all that long, and was just a minor faction of the new wavers. That said, my bf was all into the Jam, and though more of a rocker I liked them too. I had the 1st two albums The Police put out, and they were about like The Jam in popularity until their 3rd with that stupid song Da do do do da da da, and then they were huge, and commercial. Joe Jackson I thought was way better than Elvis Costello, but got less notoriety. The long haired 70s into the new wave 80s AND having Disco and Punk to boot made that one weird but awesome period.

[@Erin-uz2gf]

I was born 1970 in the U.S. and it seems like I first heard of Paul Weller with Style Council. I could be wrong with that, I was a kid, but I was a kid who was lucky enough to be around when KROQ was my local radio station. Through them, I learned what real music was, and to this day I'm still so thankful to have that influence. I still love all that 80's music so much, and no one will ever compare to the Brits for me! Maybe I was born in the wrong country lol.

[@lukemcevoy2385]

..or a kick in the balls.

[@lamf4846]

The Jam were very British. Mod culture was an English phenomenon.

[@stevecarey2030]

There was a fairly significant mod subculture in Southern California in the early 1980s so the Jam had a sizable following at the time. The movement only lasted a few years though. That said, the Jam were very British and didn't make much of an effort to make it big in the US. They were so huge in the UK they probably just weren't worried about it. You could say the same for Oasis. Huge in the UK, meh in the US.

[@rimfirefarmer3267]

Living in London in the 80's, my dad, by hook or crook, collected every record that The Jam ever produced. Fourty years later, I'm 17, spinning them on an old Dansette on a farm in southern Tasmania. If that vinyl could speak...

[@lindylavers3306]

it can!!! And it does...

[@chalkystring]

It does better than speak...it sings!

[@Clyntonsshed]

Hi from north tassie, I’ve literally just stumbled upon this song

[@2000toddowen]

So you were -33 years old fourty {um...forty} years ago? When I was - 33 I was all in to Jimmie Rodgers "The Singing Brakeman". Still listen to his stuff. Incredibly influential talent.

[@karenlomax6773]

60 years young & still gives me goosebumps when I listen to this tune. One of my favourites ❤

[@bharatpatel7682]

Me too - 60 yrs young next month

[@philruane5910]

Jam fans ❤❤

[@cyberteque]

there with you! 61 in december I'm pretty much "last man standing" of our "group" I miss the 80's

[@Sludge100001]

you youngsters....

[@darrenberry2037]

I know!! 63 years old but still trying to grimly cling on to tummy and zero hair but making others laugh. Shit, I miss these days!

[@wobblertv8083]

Some of the greatest lyrics ever written ..."Feeding ducks in the park ...and wishing you were far away " I feel so privileged I saw them live in 82

[@frederickglasser5617]

You were a very, very luck sonofagun. Where'd you see them?

[@gentillygirl545]

You are.

[@seanwinkel8890]

The day before my 16th birthday (June, 1984) I arrived in London for the first time. As soon as I got to where I was staying I opened the bedroom window. lit a Dunhill cigarette and put on this song. Wildly evocative.

[@Mod-rw9cw]

I've played this song about ten thousand times and still sounds brand new after 39 years

[@marcalfredo9826]

With you on that

[@julieking9481]

I'm with you but ive played it 1001 times. I'm with you all the way.

[@pauleyles9536]

Same with me. It's very very addictive. That's Entertainment. Should definitely got much better than nummer 21 in the charts.

[@JoeKinney-ht7el]

Brilliant ​@@julieking9481

[@kieranbrennanmusic9261]

What a bass player

[@angelalalley7593]

Very talented musician overall!

[@calvinlomax9546]

A lot of his bass lines are in a 3 piece band nowhere to hide, Eton rifles being one of the best

[@julie5668]

The Jam, The Specials, Squeeze, and Madness - such great bands.

[@ctboy1989]

All 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 English too!! Only the best country for bands

[@thescottishcrusader2781]

The Clash and the police too 😎😎😎

[@pauleyles9536]

U can also add my all time heroes ie. The Human League 2 that list.

[@MrStrocube]

Julie Van Berkel Agreed! BTW, I’m a 61-year-old Colombian dude from Southern California. Cheers!

[@andrewmatthews6861]

Great days wish we could go back 😢😢😢

[@gary6514]

The lyrics of this song is absolute genius. Weller is one of the greatest ever songwriters. Even Lennon and McCartney would bow to this masterpiece.

[@Propaganda80]

Lennon and McCartney who?

[@pauleyles9536]

It's my favourite A side track by the Jam. And I feel that. That's Entertainment should definitely of been a number 1 hit single 4 the Jam. Epy when Paul Weller was drunk when he wrote it. That's Entertainment. Reminds me of a good Chess match 4 Portsmouth B or C team that I have played in. And a good Human League gig that I've seen. Paul Weller should definitely get a knighthood

[@williamharker5464]

@@Propaganda80 Indeed.

[@jaydee4697]

The Beatles WISHED they wrote this.

[@Beastgrows]

The Beatles were commercial shite, it's The Stones, Jam, Clash and Stone Roses all day!

[@AmperRamone]

I am spanish 49 years old I know the lirycs of many The Jam songs and have the full collection of official studio tracks in vinil, bought in Carnaby St back in 1990

[@synth4992]

Road trip music. :)

[@aidancorish284]

Born in 1960, grew up in Dublin, lived in London, NY since 1982. An era defining song.

[@markpav9906]

born 58 nobody likes my comments ever. there always favo songs just like this glorious one . no neg comments

[@markpav9906]

Kiwi Nz

[@markpav9906]

heres one u mite like Shark attack great kiwi band

[@michaelbonora9095]

Love Joe Strummer and the Clash, but The Jam really resonated with me. 40 years later, and still puts a big ass smile on my face!!

[@thursfield3107]

"watching the tele, thinking that's a holiday" superb

[@TimmyTickle]

I thought the line was “watching the telly and thinking about your holidays”

[@darrellwebster8391]

At 59 years old this still gives me goosebumps...reality then, reality now...timeless songwriting from the modfather

[@upster1967au]

Once a Mod always a Mod 👍 👍

[@rogeroliverbennett65]

One of my favourite classic tracks by The Jam, which, for me, tells a tale of alienation, frustration, and despair: Gritty, powerful, and yet sensitive.

[@inthepubagaineh6318]

As a yoof... I considered the lyrics a little bleak and somewhat nonsensical.. as an old un, I realise how stupid I was as a yoof

[@clivegoldhagen4600]

The Jam. Without doubt one of the greatest bands Britain has ever produced. What fantastic memories. Maybe an old cliche but they don’t write songs like this anymore.

[@joeoreilly5931]

your right they dont write them like this anymore, but there is an British band called The Enemy who have some good songs that have a jam feel to them

[@gow03333]

@@joeoreilly5931 thank you ,will listen 👍

[@56squadron]

God places souls where they need to be and when they need to be. That time and place will always be special, and it is quite possibly the most musically intense, prolific and diverse time ever. Even the powers that be could not stop it... and they wanted to. Punk screamed there are no rules... and the kids listened. Every avenue was explored, from burgeoning synths, to folk to ska to reggae... You could listen to Madness, UB40 and then Joy Division and it didn't seem out of place. It was all new and wonderful... and yes, we milked the hell out of it. When that scene faded at the end of the 80's corporate music took over and that was it. However there was a scene from about 1995 to about 2008 that was mainly from scandinavia, although similar bands could be found from all over the world, and they were kids who heard the above music when little and wanted to have their own bands. This music is less angry, but IMHO most of it is as good as anything from the period above... it's just that far far fewer people know about it.

[@gow03333]

@@56squadron I had forgotten about joy Division, I remember listening to them in the night clubs. As a young second wave mod (😂) I loved the sex pistols ,,spear of destiny , stray cats. You are so correct that the 80s music machine brought S/A/Waterman however they would not fully replace the two tone ,ska,mod ,punk,rocka /punka billy scene ,not in my soul anyway . Still riding my scooter now, with brilliant memories. Thank you for jogging my memory.

[@CraigWilkinson-n1u]

This song makes me wish I was back in the early eighties again the beauty of youth how fast it passed

[@doofus4648]

This song epitomised everything about being a teenager in the UK in the late seventies, an absolute classic.

[@TonyEnglandUK]

The Jam and The Smiths really summed it all up for me.

[@BlackAlbino2000]

My father’s favorite British song ever , now it’s mine

[@pauleyles9536]

Paul Weller & me. Have got a few things in common with each other (apart from being human & British & male & the fact that our 1st name is Paul. & That is this. Even if our anishals r reversed. They still stand 4 something in a game of Chess. Strange that. But it's true.

[@8MoonsOfJupiter]

Quite amazing how much emotional intensity Weller packs into that song - he's captured the entire life of a bored teenager in grimy, dead-end 1970's UK in 3m 32s; a masterpiece

[@havinseeks]

Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemaen brought me here, and did not disappoint 😊

[@synysterjazmyngates]

love that movie!

[@ptatpc7925]

He wrote this as a 21 year old. FFS. The best English poet since the war with words that engaged and resonated with a generation. 'Travelling on buses and reading the graffiti about slashed seat affairs'. Genius

[@BritishBloke66]

er...slap stick affairs :)

[@c.w_]

Along with Sting

[@Xune2000]

Is it "slashed seat affairs" or "slapstick affairs"? Either way I don't understand the significance of the line, what does it mean?

[@TonyEnglandUK]

@@BritishBloke66 I hope you were kidding, if you were it was brilliant, if you weren't, it was hilarious.

[@TonyEnglandUK]

@@Xune2000 It's "slashed seat affairs"

[@DD-it1th]

I’ve come here because growing up, groups like The Specials & The Jam etc were my childhood. This is by far my favourite because we at school all knew the words. Brilliant memories of of an overcrowded minibus full of kids singing this at the top of our voices.

[@stephencollins7714]

Some of the best storytelling ever, Paul Weller is a genius and the Jam were so cool without even trying. Always topical and reflecting the times perfectly. So much respect …

[@andrewmcilwraith1997]

Oh I think they tried very hard! They were from Weybridge or somewhere ghastly!

[@neilstorey7319]

Woking

[@gary6514]

Paul Weller....the Shakespeare of my generation.

[@dTNT24]

I adore Paul Weller, but either that's a huge exaggeration, or our generations are truly fucked up, man.

[@faeembrugh]

He was. The 1980s working class British generation that is.

[@docsavage8640]

That's idiotic

[@jdcahill1926]

Back to 1980- 15 years old playing pool and having a pint- great days🤣

[@PpAirO5]

THAT'S Entertainment !

[@nd-0810]

One of the best songs ever written.

[@asboukcomfortable1670]

Hackney E5 London gal here, Paul paints a working class world ! Bruce best bass Boss besides Bootsy Coll UK 🇬🇧

[@susanwoods7242]

Love Paul Weller his music the lot!! Don,'t make music like this anymore sadly at 62 I am so blessed to have lived in an era of great music like this!!!

[@gergez65]

55 myself and smile to tune ,irish fan could be wrong so many song remind of era as kid in England ,as I got older down in tube station is as relevent now as then slainte be safe

[@chokehanson1830]

To my jaundiced & cynical ears this was, is & always will be one of the very best songs ever. An absolute classic.

[@rieskimo]

The Clash, The Jam, The Specials; these were all bands my mom had blaring in the background while we did laundry or the dishes when I was growing up. I'm lucky to get an early start in the world of music. In little ol' Rhode Island at that, I have no idea where she even found the cassette tapes and records.

[@filzzy922]

as a brit who grew up on the same stuff it's truly blissful

[@hannecatton2179]

Your Mum was a special (no pun intended ) lady to have such great taste in little ol´R.I. thousands of miles from the U.K.

[@metaldetectingtoursgeorgia4796]

Grew up in the U.K listening to the Jam , one of the best nostalgic tracks, Weller is a genius!!

[@trevorsmith9261]

The best song Paul Weller ever wrote. “Two lovers missing the tranquility of solitude”

[@gilldanier4129]

Sticky black tarmac......Love it...poetry in how it is format

[@pauleyles9536]

Quite right about that comment m8. The Jam track ie. That's Entertainment. Is fantastic & should of been at least a. Top 5 hit 4 The Jam. The Jam track ie. That's Entertainment. Reminds me of a good. Chess match 4 Portsmouth B team that I've played in. And a ace Human League gig that I've been 2c. 19 time's in total & it's going 2 b 20 times next week. Paul Weller is fantastic. Should get a knighthood 4 his great music.

[@T0pMan15]

I went to school with the bassists niece. A town called Malice was about our local town too

[@danielbravotamayo265]

Yo un puto adolescente punk de Madrid Grandes Jam

[@paulburrows6617]

"LIGHTS GOING OUT AND A KICK IN THE BALLS......"

[@seanegan4236]

Pleasantly surprised to see so many Americans appreciating this...

[@mjb4983]

Some things never age

[@TheCitizenmax]

talk about an acoustic classic - every line a gem! Nice cameo from Rick Buckler as well.

[@supernoodles91]

'two lovers missing the tranquillity of solitude.....' What a line!!

[@mikeymjh]

A very fair assessment of our life in the Uk at that time,without a doubt.

[@marcsaturnino1041]

58 sitting here in my Oxblood Docs working on my Vespa. Ahh, the memories mates. Oi. Cheers🍻

[@pathat3027]

Paul weller 😊

[@zipit9165]

what an amazing drum part

[@aaronarmstrongaa]

😊

[@themaxwells7658]

The Jam changed my life for the better when I was 12, 35 years ago, all the way over in Montana, and they still speak to me and move me today. Brilliant!!

[@hannecatton2179]

You are a very aware person to have been touched by The Jam at age 12 and far from the source of their inspiration !

[@darrenberry2037]

MONTANA!!! Love from Canada (ex- Brit)

[@paulcornish6284]

Never bettered for poetry , politics & passion

[@brucecross1182]

I fucking love this. where did my youth go. I still feel the same when i hear this

[@alicegibson63]

Young as you feel. Named my scooter That's Entertainment

[@harryhopkins790]

Yeah Bruce,eternal youth comes from the speakers.

[@shinywarm6906]

"Feeding ducks in the park/And wishing you were far away" Too much of my life, right there....

[@stevefaure415]

I lot has been said about Paul Weller but not enough about his consistently wonderful hairdos. This guy belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Hair Wing along with the Beatles, Roger Mcquinn, Rod Stewart, and Robert Plant.

[@086DEN]

Proper music

[@MarpleSteve]

Very few songs can instantly evoke an atmosphere, place and time but, for me (and many others judging by the comments) this is one of them. You can almost smell it and feel it after the first bar.

[@chriscairney8872]

My brother Scott was a bit older than me and first introduced me to The Jam. I remember when they split up in 1982, I was only 6, but I still remember the feeling of loss, almost like a bereavement that I shared with my brother. That’s Entertainment is one of the best songs to come out of Britain since The Beatles; the band that inspired them in the first place. I have since seen Paul Weller play three times with my elder brother and on least one occasion he has played this. I feel honoured to have seen The Modfather play it, but wish I was a little bit older so I could have seen and heard it in all its glory back in the day. I am thankful I have a brother with such good musical taste and if The Jam were ever to reform with Paul Weller ( even for a one off) I would be standing front and center with my big brother Scott watching it and enjoying every minute. That’s Entertainment is pure poetry, a great masterpiece that was supposedly written by Paul in 10 minutes whilst drunk. Along with Town Called Malice and Eton Rifles it is still one of not only my most favourite Jam songs, but one of my favourite songs of all time.

[@athenais508]

Just heard this playing over the credits of the 2019 movie The Gentlemen--I knew it but didn't know it was by The Jam. Great song!

[@vezmalik5042]

Paul Weller is a British icon.. right from the Jam to The Style Council and great solo hits.. great song writer and singer..we salute you sir .

[@bharatpatel7682]

Masterpiece, any year, every year

[@michaelvronksy8748]

So good it makes me want to cry... for the days when music was great...

[@harryjames9050]

I saw Paul in Boston on Sunday. It was great watching the Mod Father decked out in my Mod attire

[@waynepinnock5874]

Despite his many influences Weller has a unique voice.

[@supermanman9520]

"two lovers missing the tranquillity of solitude" probably the most poetic line in any song ever.......genius

[@sioux101bela7]

Oh my God I was just thinking that too. And the line before: "two lovers kissing masks a scream of midnight" - so hauntingly beautiful.

[@supermanman9520]

ive always loved this song, one of their best

[@supermanman9520]

Listen carefully, it's actually very well written

[@Topesio66]

The more I listen this song the more it's perfect. I love this song so much, the lyrics....amazing lyrics.

[@cleawox]

I can't forget "sticky black tarmac" which ought to be forgettable.

[@NickFixHC]

2020. And this song is still gold. Forever.

[@TonyEnglandUK]

2021

[@gracielaperezleal7621]

2022 and this music is alive

[@debbiehanisch2099]

Aaah my favourite!!

[@Paul_John_Weller]

Hello, how are you doing? It is nice seeing you here.

[@chicobond89]

I always find comfort in my own loneliness whenever I hear this song. Takes me back to my university years. Me, my zune (which it still works btw) playing to this and going to the back of the bus all by myself. Still single and last man standing, but always finding comfort on this. A Mexican still sharing love to this.

[@mrbenn4385]

Brings back all the memories of playing this full blast whilst sitting in my freezing cold flat with damp on the walls. Absolute poetry!

[@notlob23]

One of the most classic videos ever. A masterpiece.

[@JUD.A.H]

Mickey Pearson - " Any chance? " Fade to black

[@colintwyman956]

One of the greatest songs ever written

[@OldbeanO]

A symphony of poetry, music and raw, existential expression! Now that's Entertainment!

[@CoopersCoppers]

62 years old here and still loving me some Jam. Saw them in 1980 at the tiny Santa Monica Civic. Not before, not since have I seen a power three put out so much beautiful sound. One of my favorite concerts ever and I've been to many.

[@gilldanier4129]

I'm 124 and still listening

[@mickmcgowan7756]

Weller's a lyrical genius he was only 21 when he wrote this the jam were and are still untouchable in my opinion

[@dannykirton6445]

He said he wrote this in 15 minutes after coming home pissed from the pub, Hard to believe it's true and not just a young brash Weller being well a young brash Weller,

[@pauleyles9536]

@@dannykirton6445 Paul Weller should definitely get a knighthood 4 his great music. He's probably a good Chess player like me. If he is a very big Human League fan 2. Like me. Even better. That's Entertainment. Is a fantastic track.

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

The Police is better. And their songs are more memorable. The Jam is good but their songs are difficult to sing along with.

[@pauleyles9536]

@@theloniouscoltrane3778 I will often do my self t0 drum kit sound affect impression (which is done by my mouth alone.2 my favourite music on my iPad. & It sounds like the real thing) I even got a thing in common with Paul Weller (apart from being human of corse. & That's our anichils. Even if u reversed them. Stand 4 something in a game of Chess.

[@frasersmith9137]

Best and most iconic British song EVER! Feels like I’m walking down those beautiful London streets every time I hear this