The Replacements - set one - live at the 7th Street Entry (1981)

[@everythingiseverything6740]

Damn good sound recording in 1981! Tommy just a baby!

[@conorkennedy3304]

he was 14

[@darronnelson953]

I don’t listen to the Replacements often but when I do…so do the neighbors!!!

[@nickmills5432]

Me too

[@dj-um7el]

I listen to them quite often.

[@BarryZuckercorn1212]

Awesome 🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@dougsmith7083]

FUCKIN EH!

[@au7-721]

So your a jerk?

[@protully]

Every time I’m home drunk I watch this video. It is absolutely sensational, what a band. The urgency!

[@billyhager2204]

Me too

[@billydeewilliams9104]

@@billyhager2204 Twice a day..

[@rossco-dps5392]

Fuck I'd be listening every second night then.... 😂

[@caoilte8097]

Boring punk…

[@limon_camilo]

0:00 Takin a Ride 1:40 Staples In Her Stomach 3:04 Careless 4:17 God Damn Job 5:44 Junior's Got A Gun 7:55 Something To Du 9:43 Kids Don't Follow 12:13 D.E.A.D. 14:15 Love You 'Till Friday 16:14 Raised In The City 18:14 Shutup 19:40 Johnny's Gonna Die

[@change100]

Limón Camilo z

[@ellierose6]

Johnny's Gonna Die. Best link ever@@change100

[@paulmcivor5246]

Thank you, Limon...sorry to fuck up the accent mark in your name...stupid 7th St. Entry keyboard..you are awesome..

[@laudanum669]

@Limón Camilo THANKS!!!!

[@evrythingturnsgrey]

this should be pinned

[@jasonpeters9716]

Just one those magical moments where all 4 band members just blend perfectly

[@oppothumbs1]

they save the best for last. "Johnnys gonna die" is the best song from their first album and the performances are unbelievably good here.

[@ronchapman6525]

Great early footage of the greatest band that never was.

[@max23452]

But they was. Because here we are

[@wellesradio]

@@max23452barely

[@aljustal6554]

Tommy Stinson on bass would celebrate his 15th birthday about a month after this show (he was born 10/6/1966). Weird to think he wouldn't be of legal drinking age until October of 1987---not that that stopped him. That kid sure grew up fast and if listen to his bass work, he's already a total pro--totally accurate, locked in with Chris Mars, and able to keep it together while jumping around a lot. Paul Westerberg and Bob Stinson rightfully get the lion's share of attention and accolades in the 1980-1986 'Mats, but Tommy and Chris deserve shout-outs as well.

[@g13nnf42]

Tommy and I are the same age. The drinking age was 19 then. It changed in 1986. He was grandfathered in.

[@Footjones]

@@g13nnf42 Yep - Tommy is a mere two days younger than me! Great set from my all time favorite band.

[@Footjones]

And now I live in the cities!

[@GLiex]

It's really the rhythm section that makes a good band into a great band.

[@timothywlarson5059]

I believe he was 12 when he joined.

[@kevinhughes1659]

I would give this a hundred star rating. It is a phenomenal performance and no wonder the replacements are considered legends.

[@dj-um7el]

Exactly

[@oppothumbs1]

This is their weakest album, but Johnny's Gonna Die is fantastic. The Replacements lost some punk and gained some heart-on-your-sleeve angst with some of the most clever lyrics and the most haunting and alarming melodies of all time. The most overlooked band ever by the consumer.

[@wellesradio]

@@oppothumbs1They weren’t overlooked by the consumer - they imploded, they were their own worst enemies.

[@oppothumbs1]

@@wellesradio Combination of both.

[@wellesradio]

@@oppothumbs1 They got a lot of breaks, more than many bands get. The buzz was earned based on their talent, but no one is owed an audience.

[@tannerboyle7719]

this probably the best they got live. big thanks to the to the hero who recorded this.

[@herbertrichard614]

I like that. To me this is better than all of the more critically acclaimed stuff. Great punk band.

[@kevind7422]

Trust me. They got MUCH better live. Saw 'em a dozen times.

[@cftvdata]

They may have been a hell of a lot more consistent from gig to gig at this point, but their live peaks started getting significantly higher around '83 or so... there's a small handful of recordings from '84 to '86 that are just truly special, transcendent stuff. A hell of a lot of trainwrecks, too, but that's the 'Mats for ya. They were an unstable atom, just like the Jeffrey Lee and the Gun Club.

[@dougsmith7083]

Peter Jesperson/Twin Tone were responsible for these blistering live sets from the 'Mats and Husker Du! Super pro job filming. Both bands just let er rip...no redos, overdubs, etc...just two tight as hell (despite being loaded and, likely speeding out too) playing dynamic/explosive/no bullshit and unapologetically honest musical kickassery. and, they were even better (imho) during the 2nd set...when they were likely even more shitfaced and high...same for Huskers if you check their sets out. Mind you, Huskers were still in Land Speed Record ultrafast mode in 1981 Cheers

[@dougsmith7083]

Huskers set - not nearly as good quality. Hopefully, someone will clean it up and do a remaster. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3jCiJKHlNaJobs IMHO the best live Huskers is that show they performed for television broadcast in London (Camden Palace) in 1985. It was pretty insane of them as they played (I *think*) Portland or Seattle and then took the redeye to the UK where they made it to the venue like an hour or less before they had to play (on an unfamiliar backline and Grant playing drums that were not his aside from his snare). They played a PHENOMENAL show that was filmed quite awesomely and that had very good audio too. So much so that the uploaded versions from old VHS recordings even sound very good with little or zero love given to them! After they played they did an interview and headed to the airport where they flew directly to Vancouver (where I live) scored some blow/speed and basically played another fantastic set within maybe 5 hours of landing. They had sent their gear (aside of guitars/badd/snare of course) ahead and it was ready for them upon arrival. They just did a short line check and BOOM! Here's a typical quality VHS upload of that Camden Palace gig kzbin.info/www/bejne/naSqqGt6rryen80 Cheers

[@michaeloates6849]

I used to watch this before every band practice when I was in college. Always got me ready. Truly the best band of the 80’s and my favorite of all time. God, Bob’s story is so tragic. Actually all of their stories.

[@seancollins3106]

Tommy's doing well now. He's been sober for a long time. I don't know him personally, but he's in a band with one of my friends, so I hear about him once in awhile...

[@411NOW]

IM OLD AS FUC, i was there for this show

[@xylix-150]

No, no -- not old, Vintage

[@victorherrera49]

How old were u and how did u hear about this show?

[@PaulMikna]

This is like watching a historical event that kids today would not understand at all.... Live music by great bands in a small club (on a small stage). I played in a bar band in the 80's in Milwaukee and every weekend we just lived to play or go see great bands playing in town (when we weren't playing). No internet, cell phones, etc.... Just digging the live music scene.... Great times indeed!

[@slumberland9516]

I send my love to replacements from japan. Their soul never die!!!! That's all!

[@ericb5457]

Slumber land hello

[@DuKENZiREX]

long live the spirit of The Replacements and long live punk!

[@billydeewilliams9104]

Hello Japanese brother!

[@BradCarlMusic]

Holy crap! Holy crap! This is awesome! I didn't know stuff like this was out there.

[@ellierose6]

I dunno where to start. Bob in amazing form, captured by Twin/Tone? OK. Thank you. Dear everyone. You have no idea what you lost. I guess that goes for all of us as angsty youth. This is a gift. Thank you.

[@DuKENZiREX]

value of a memory never dies!

[@pinku708]

These guys definitely deserve more credit than what they get.

[@dj-um7el]

So true

[@jjo4145]

They get all the credit. Maybe not commercially, but this is one of the most acclaimed bands of its era.

[@sinnertrain7405]

The bio "Trouble Boys" is a must read. They just kept running the car off the road and just didn't care if they crashed, even though they put out some great music. You can always find them "Left of the Dial." Also, I love how complicated some of the song arrangements are at crazy speeds. Some of these songs sound almost like later period Mats, just played at slower tempos.

[@davidrich27]

Also check out “This Band Could Be Your Life”. Covered 80s underground/college/alternative bands like the Mats, Husker Du, Minute Men, Dino Jr. My favorite era of music!

[@NoOne-ii1th]

Bob’s guitar solos are hotter than a urinary infection.

[@sandrisrutmanis3637]

They make a grown man cry. well me anyway

[@randallsnyder5757]

Hotter than a two dollar pistol.

[@matthewjames206]

Ouch. That's hot. 🔥

[@herbertrichard614]

Bobby was a Christ-like figure. I always enjoy his wry gring. One fine guitarist, like all of the greats he made it look easy.

[@gregorlandini4328]

He should be a legit guitar hero. In another world or context he’s Adrian Belew or someone like that. He had that avant-garde spirit

[@warshipsatin8764]

them stinson boys were born to rock

[@aisle_of_view]

"Tell me bout the city ordinance, tell me that we're insubordinate" - that's a really, really good rhyme!

[@marcntexas]

Incredible!! I miss bar bands like this

[@jonmulack4226]

In this time frame there was soo much good music in the Mpls/Twin Cities area! Tons of live venues and music of all genre's. The Punk/New Wave seen was second to none. What a great time to be a 20 y/o suburbanite discovering music in the big city.

[@void0094]

I'm glad this was recorded. Amazing performance.

[@gloveshot]

Greatness in the growth stage. Fabulous.

[@treehouserecords]

Or at its apex, depending on yr point of view.

[@rebeccav.3734]

Awww Tommy was like 5 turning 6 here.

[@herbertrichard614]

Every rock group needs a 14 year-old member. Product differentiation. Novelty.

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

💀

[@jerryjanski551]

The quality of the audio & video here is just astounding. Who the hell thought to even film this? It's infuckingcredible.

[@conorkennedy3304]

it's fantastic

[@PaulMikna]

Seriously! It sounds better than many live albums I've heard!

[@spectralv709]

At this point, they were like a punk band who injected a little more standard, melodic rock n roll into their sound than most punk bands. You could say this was proto-alternative rock

[@BigToeArt]

More punk than any punk band.

[@Droy5555]

crazy that them and Husker Du were at the same venue . that’s a blessing

[@MaximusWolfe]

@@BigToeArt In what sense?

[@shaneborger9054]

@@MaximusWolfeI think it was their IDGAF attitude and that they were outsiders in an outsiders scene. Look at how they are dressed in ‘81. They didn’t plan out their wardrobe. They didn’t care if what they wore was fashionable or cool or punk. While the punks devolved into tribes these guys were out working day jobs as a janitor, cook and factory worker and didn’t care about the “scene”. They were themselves, their messy, screwed up, goofy, cantankerous selves. Hand me down clothes and all.

[@MaximusWolfe]

@@shaneborger9054 Plenty of bands were doing that by 1981. The hard core scene especially was full of bands that didn’t subscribe to fashion and worked day jobs.

[@barryrahn5957]

Been listening to the Mats the last few days and man! I forgot how good they were. I loved 'em in the 80s and haven't listened to 'em for years. But boy are they good!

[@charliejenkins4315]

Paul’s rhythm guitar sounds dope underneath Bob’s leads! The dual rhythm attack is seamless, Rock N Roll!

[@SK-le1gm]

Amazing bassist and unbelievable vocals. What a great band.

[@mitchmatthews6713]

This makes me feel young again! The Replacements were the band that knew my heart and soul, and put them to three chords and lyrics. Thank God I was able to experience them.

[@Philip_Taylor]

I thank God for these guys

[@joebelow9700]

One of the greatest rock 'n' roll bands in history, thems just facts. The gear nerd in me digs Paul's Gibson, the Traynor, Sunn and Acoustic amps and Bob's custom Telecaster. Props also to Mars for keeping it very real back there. Legends!

[@homunculusSZN]

Kurt Cobain totally listened to these guys. No one is gonna change my mind on that. I hear some serious inspiration for Bleach in this show.

[@NotAnAstronaut2k]

It seemed like he avoided disclosing being influenced by bands w/ the closest similarities to Nirvana like Husker Du, Replacements or Descendents bands that came way before Nirvana, they started the punk rock combined w/ melodic elements and poppy hooks, maybe Kurt wanted to keep the image to the media that he thought of the sound originally but he secretly was a fan.

[@Guynumber5]

Totally and then the pixies in that order.

[@astheniaaa]

@@NotAnAstronaut2kI think part of that was because Paul openly disliked Nirvana and wrote World Class Fad about him

[@aisle_of_view]

I know Courtney mentioned Let It Be (the Mats) during an initial phone call to the producer(s) of Live Through This. So on some level, Kurt must have at least heard them. The contrary evidence is Kurt claiming he never heard any of the Minneapolis stuff during one of his last interviews. Seems unlikely, though - Babes from Toyland were from there.

[@SaumBodhi]

Yeah it's also possible he took it from people who were inspired by Replacments, or Husker Du (similar). A lot of bands in seattle had a similar sound too, sometimes waves of styles quickly sweep around places and it's not ENTIRELY certain that he had to have heard these guys even though i know exactly what you mean. Could just as well be Wipers + pixies + bunch of punk bands + local WA stuff or bands that passed through. But yeah probably he listened to some of this.

[@ccthunderbird]

Thanks Bob. You were the best.

[@gustavmarie]

Damn Paul really knew exactly what he was doing from the very beginning.

[@jonmulack4226]

Thanks for publishing the best bands I didnt remember seeing! All great quality! Minneapolis sure was fun back then.

[@johnsimon9455]

Bob's crazy comes through his guitar. The greatest, no question, punk guitarist ever... tragically fitting he never got to play in a punk band.

[@wdim2608]

3 songs in just over 4 minutes I love it

[@ethanhoskin6481]

Best ever and in prime right here...MPLS was alive 80-85

[@calescapee9642]

40 fucking years ago! Goddamn Time slips by.!

[@grandmasmurf2915]

I remember many shows at the 7th st entry!! Best memories!

[@bobgure]

Priceless stuff here. Nobel prize for posting!

[@ericgilbertson5785]

Effing greatest rock and roll band of all time

[@nathanpenick959]

This their best shit tho, later stuff ain’t rock n roll

[@williamb2845]

Shh…don’t tell a soul

[@PBDrives]

Ages of the band: Paul 21 Bob 21 Chris 19 Tommy 14 That's how it's done.

[@freddiewadling2090]

The guitarist looks about 38 though :'D Typical dad look (But maybe I just think that because my dad was young during that time...?)

[@hanktarantino9457]

So smart of Bob to give his brother a bass so they could play in a band together. Tommy sure rocks at the age of 14 it's insane!

[@chrissmith256]

Anyone who thinks they were just a bunch of fuck ups should watch this. That's organization. Love how Chris always sat above his kit. Love these guys.

[@elmwise7146]

This video moves me on an emotional level. Boys ripping it up proper! Grateful to have this video.

[@laudanum669]

As a guy who was in the MN music scene from the 80's- 90's, i always took The Replacements for granted {Husker Du also} it wasn't until years later I figured out they mattered to more people than just us locals.

[@shruggzdastr8-facedclown]

laudanum669: They (both bands mentioned) have fans from all around the world -- not just Twin Cities/Mn. or the U.S.

[@owenscarth-jones3628]

The replacements have had a bigger impact on my life than any other band

[@laudanum669]

That's pretty much what I said. My point was that in the early 80's there were many good bands on the local scene. which one would make an impact was hard to tell way back then. I kinda figured out that "The Replacements" were a big deal after their 1986 SNL performance.

[@jimmycoleman5853]

My favorite American band

Holy fuck, I literally can't imagine being a part of that scene and not realizing that you had the best fucking bands in the world in your literal backyard.

[@trklsswndr]

WOW! Never seen footage from this early era. They were they were such a powerhouse + one of the best tightest-yet-sloppy band, save maybe the Stones, or Pavement...

[@paulohenriquemoraes3490]

TOTALLY RIGHT!!!

[@thomasminarchickjr.7355]

Pavement couldn’t clean out their van

[@DaveAnchovies]

@@thomasminarchickjr.7355 the Grifters could, though

[@jimconsmiter1958]

@@DaveAnchovies Clean the Van? The Stooges would soak it with gas, Iggy would strike the match & bring the bratwurst.

[@conorkennedy3304]

they were fantastic

[@brianwilliams9462]

Amazing early show! It is pretty striking how much tighter they are then most of their later shows despite the more punk sound

[@juanv.1738]

That was what made the mats so great. Greatest band even when they put in no effort.

[@herbertrichard614]

Agreed. This is better than all of the more highly acclaimed stuff they did.

[@davidday7456]

RIP Bobby Stinson. You were an amazing person and guitarist. Never got over the diaper thing but wtf...you tore shit up! Love the mats

[@MrBluoct]

David Day 🤘🤘🤘

[@herbertrichard614]

Bobby was the fire that lit up the group. His girlfriend was involved in the diaper wearing. Did you hear of Bob playing nude and peeing into a shoe onstage? The guy had problems but made his mark.

[@hanktarantino9457]

What's the diaper thing?

[@drivr8]

This archive is amazing. Great work restoring the video!

[@RIPIZZY]

41 years ago.. unbelievable

[@levithomas915]

How intimate is that man! Bob making sure Tommy is in Check and that smirk and Jump.

[@anandchamarthy459]

THE 'MATS! Amazing how on time they are in this set

[@emmastokes64]

Tommy is the coolest 15 year old ever

[@eggyname]

14! Thomas Eugene Stinson (born October 6, 1966)

[@MrMarkalynch]

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@grandmasmurf2915]

I saw them.many times at the 7th st entry best times of my life squished in the little.entry. watching this awesome band in the early days

[@jlouis4407]

This is one of the best live shows I've seen!

[@hailmaryrecordings8255]

These guys meant more to me the first time I heard them in 1988, than Nirvana did to so many a few years later. I loved Nirvana, but the Replacements were the breath of fresh-air I needed @ the time. They still continue to inspire.

[@cpinckard3702]

Nirvana got the title Nevermind from them

[@hailmaryrecordings8255]

@@cpinckard3702 Yep

[@caramason56]

It would be so lovely to see a Replacements concert live 😊😊😊😊

[@michaelbauers8800]

Band was roughly five years older than me ( guessing average age.) I never saw them live. Too busy after high school, no spending money. But this looks great. Replacements used to goto the CC club, where my dad worked for a long time ( not sure in what timeframe.) Did anyone hear the cover album of Zen Arcade, I think done by Minneapolis bands? I will try to find the Husker Du video mentioned.

[@mlwsf]

The quality of the video here is great.

[@jasonpeters9716]

They sound fantastic

[@JohnnyVegas66]

I still have my Sorry Ma Forgot to take out the trash album! One of the greats!!!!

[@waylonjenninz]

Good band. Great drummer.

[@thoralaska]

This is outstanding!

[@herbertrichard614]

True that. Punk rock deluxe. Better to me than the music everyone made a big fuss about.

[@willieluncheonette5843]

wow what a treat to hear such good sound quality

[@cygnusa3772]

This is amazing.

Convince me that this isn't the single greatest performance in rock history. *leaves, because none of you can*

[@carbunkle5643]

Incredible sound.

[@tyslink]

Damn I lived in the cities but was only 2 when this was going on...I'm going to have to go and yell at my parents for not taking me to this show :) Seriously I feel like I was born like 15 years too late. I want to go back to 1981 as a teenager and just spend the next 15 or so years going to kick ass live shows.

[@Andranik05]

Best comment ever

[@cpinckard3702]

Same! And experience the amazing venues lost to become parking lots and condos

[@efolson]

I saw them play at Coffman Union at the U of M campus in Minneapolis in 1982, and they were much like this. I remember thinking joining in the 'slam dancing' in front of the stage would be fun, but after I got into the fray at that gig, I soon decided I didn't like slam dancing much, it hurts!

[@sonicgrub]

Paul reminds me so much of Ray Davies.

[@diegotg7071]

Its awesome to finally see a complete version of this show. Pure fire

[@jimjohnson-p6b]

forgot how good the early stuff was .... more into their latter stuff , hootenanny, pleased..,let it be, and beyond... saw westerberg on the stereo/mono tour in dallas at the bomb factory ... only 20 people there ..... wtf ??? saw the reunion Mats show Paul , Tommy and Josh Freise on drums at Riot fest in Chicago , f@cking packed and everyone in the crowd knew the words ... love these guys ... and Slim

[@johndumholt545]

Awesome!

[@Contrails_Over_Boston]

Thank You

[@DukeFame88]

Outstanding!

[@OffMyPlanetNow]

This show on vinyl would be incredible. I'd pay top dollar for it

[@Hyfeiv]

Yes!

[@TR-yi8up]

Chris looks like he's ready to break out Pappy's clown suit at any moment

[@PDBO]

Best. Video. Ever.

[@sylvandelacruz]

This is one of the best rock n roll things I've ever seen in my life (what a treasure). God, they were so fuckin good. As good as the Clash, and one of the top two real rock n roll bands in the world at that time. They just didn't have the breakthrough songs like the Clash did with London Calling, the Magnificent 7 and Should I stay or Should I Go, (songs that got heavy rotation on radio) but just as good overall. This lineup is Solid Gold forever.

[@hanktarantino9457]

Weirdly the Clash are one of the few punk bands that I don't like. I'm much more into the Damned, Mats, Misfits, the Stooges and the Stranglers

[@claudiagibsonmusic]

Loved this band. Saw them at Maxwells in Hoboken a couple years later and they were on fire. After that, things went downhill.

[@barrygreenstein8383]

I read somewhere that some of the guys drank too much which had a bad effect on the band which included many drunken performances. Lorne Michaels, the producer of Saturday Night Live said that he would never have the band on SNL again because of their rude and drunken behaviour.

[@okalright8980]

I heard that to

[@th3gr81]

How did they go downhill? They released Don’t Tell a Soul, which is their best album.

[@franksmith4277]

@@th3gr81 no it's not

[@th3gr81]

@@franksmith4277 You’re right. Dead Man’s Pop is their best album.

[@mattg629]

With a little hard work and sweat, these kids might make something of themselves.

[@PatheticHero]

LIVE! From the city of PRINCE and the 7th STREET ENTRY, the Replacements: Paul Westerberg(vocals, guitar), Bob Stinson(guitar), Tommy Stinson(bass), and Chris Mars(drums)

[@kevind7422]

Let's give some props to Roy Freedom, DJ extraordinaire from the beginning @ 7th St. He was a handful (maybe a cupla dozen of us is generous) of folks who pushed the music when the bands weren't there then were. Hope you're well, brother.

[@caranelson7457]

This is so brilliant.

[@sonicgrub]

BRAVO!! Peak of powers playing live.

[@caramason56]

Thank you Replacements 😊❤️👏👏👏.

[@chickenbiscuitbabyyewww9580]

This version of taking a ride is amazing, I wish the husker du 7th street show was filmed this well

[@drodawig]

Saw ‘em in ‘85 at Amelia’s in Iowa City. This ‘81 show at 7th Street Entry was way better! 🔥 The irony of “Johnny’s gonna die“ (written about Johnny Thunders) and Bob’s eventual fate is chilling.

[@jdustan]

this is so bad ass

[@ryanzumsen5294]

Tommy's bass lines melt my goddamn brain. And tuning aside, I think that "Johnny's Gonna Die" may have taken inspiration from Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams".

[@Boredofcrafting]

If you look at the end Tommy stops playing bass and you still hear it so sadly this is edited.

[@ajsosa2]

I can’t un-hear it now

[@cpinckard3702]

It’s about Johnny Thunders

[@TR-yi8up]

@@cpinckard3702dreams?

[@snakewhitcher4189]

I want a job, a real good job, a job that pays. A job that satisfies... My artistic needs

[@burmaunderground]

Great to see Bob Stinson rocking a Tele!

[@higgsboson2667]

With a Les Paul bridge and a single humbucker.

[@coreblo77er]

Awesome. I only ever heard some of their later stuff and wasn't interested, but this live set is great.

[@matthewjames206]

Color. Me. Impressed. 😉

[@dougb2602]

"Something To Du"....... My GOD! Tommy is 15 or 16 here...........I wish they mocked U2 like they sometimes did. This is true punk kids, not the manufactured shit so common in the 80's

[@chrisoleson9570]

more like 12 or 13. . . .

[@ericmoreton3650]

He is 14. His birthday is October of 1966. This was recorded in September of 1981. Yes, I am a 'Mats geek.

[@barrygreenstein8383]

Somethin To Du was about the band Husker Du who were also from Minnesota. Both bands were playing nightclubs in that city at the same time

[@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885]

We mocked U2 at Minnehaha Academy - for chapel service 1989. I had no idea the Mats also mocked U2. haha.

[@markhollander2743]

so fucking awesome...great quality!