Nick Lowe - "I Knew The Bride When She Used To Rock And Roll" (Official Video)

[@bobhuntsman7476]

Every wedding DJ needs to have this in his arsenal. Guaranteed to get the crowd rockin'. . .

[@RFED2O]

Definitely 💯

[@donziperk]

I request it every time.

[@RFED2O]

@@donziperk brilliant well said

[@donziperk]

@@RFED2O Even my sisters wedding lol

[@RFED2O]

@@donziperk Wish i was there 💯

[@czkid54]

Used to listen to the 'Basher' album in the car with the kids on long vacation drives. When they were little, my girls used to say "Daddy, will you dance with me at my wedding to "I Knew the Bride"? Of course I said yes. So fast forward to wedding day (1 down, 1 to go) and she and I did our Father/Daughter dance to "I Knew the Bride"... 5 months later, my kids took me to a Nick Lowe/Los StraightJackets concert at a small intimate club, and when they played this song, my daughter came up with me to the front of the stage and we danced together again... with Nick looking down and laughing with us.... such fun.

[@moonlightride6256]

Awe that's a great story!!! Cute.

[@robdixon5016]

Awesome!

[@walterfisher5749]

I wonder what your son in law was thinking......

[@czkid54]

lol...... @@walterfisher5749

[@anitagulfin3705]

I saw Nick Lowe many years ago with Rockpile at The Palladium on 14th Street in Manhattan. The Palladium is long gone but the memories of a GREAT concert are with me forever.

[@kenduchene8672]

Well , I'm 60 now, and I've been to 3 weddings, where I knew the bride,..and she did a lot more than rock and roll...

[@dax6376]

😂

[@shirleymarchand5800]

😂😂😂😂

[@TxVoodoo_]

They played this at my first wedding (1990), and my friends had a BLAST razzing me!

[@johnhayward-ew2uw]

Great.

[@karenswann253]

Thats Shaggy hiccups

[@NelsonMills-r3m]

Nick Lowe Gold!

[@geraldcrowder1687]

I'm 75 now and this makes me young again- listen to it every day

[@avidnongetit8710]

Freakin' A keep it going as long as you. Can PS God Love you just as you are..but Loves you enough not to let you stay the same 😋

[@HiramLoki]

Rock on my Brother. I am 60 and we can still kick ass!

[@hmackie6823]

Music is a time machine.

[@juneinkster6915]

So nice to hear real music.

[@vernonhills9468]

Live forever G. Rock never forgets 💜

[@jasonrodgers9063]

Back in the early 1980's I was a "volunteer roadie" for my buddies local band, hefting equipment & amps for free beer & tunes! This song was ALWAYS in their rotation! One of those gigs, I met the gorgeous woman that was destined to be my beloved wife, love of my life! She "went ahead" 7 years ago. DAMN, I miss her so! THANKS for the look back!

[@scoutrifle6827]

Nick Lowe has written several ABSOLUTELY PERFECT pop songs; this is one of them. Incredibly underrated writer and performer.

[@YerPope]

That's Chuck Berry's "C'est La Vie" with different lyrics.

[@donaldfewell8908]

@@YerPope Thanks!

[@YerPope]

@@donaldfewell8908 Check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6awY3mKppqZZ9E

[@grahampaulkendrick7845]

@@YerPope It's similar but it has a different melody and Nick added two bridges.

[@YerPope]

@@grahampaulkendrick7845 LOL, different melody? It's the exact same melody. The vocal notes are exactly the same.

[@stevewiles7132]

Keeping the 50's rock style alive.

[@TheHughLundy]

I Knew The Bride, Cruel to Be Kind anything sung by Nick Lowe is a classic.This man is a star simple as that he doesn't need to be hyped or gimmicked he will always command a place in the hearts of true music fans.

[@Bobcatblack1]

So well said

[@bapete5159]

Half a boy Half a man.....👍🇬🇧🤓

[@jasonlindsey9946]

You said it!!!!!

[@jasonlindsey9946]

Yes he is great!

[@ToyotaGuy1971]

*Hugh Lundy* Well YOUUU just "hyped" him, hypocrite. Didn't you just do what you told us needn't be done?

[@mariotaullo9362]

Saw Nick and Dave with a band called Rockpile in 1978 at My Fathers Place in Roslyn Long Island. FANTASTIC.

[@FrozenHero2010]

I saw Rockpile at Hammersmith Palais, London in 1982 (certainly early 80s).

[@TheCynedd]

This is one of the best music videos ever made. Nick Lowe is a genius.

[@DrTmouth]

Most perfect dance tune at my reception

[@Amick44]

Brilliant and entertaining!

[@Murminator660]

heard this at each and every wedding I have ever been too

[@jimbomaltby4457]

What? Both of them?

[@billfrench5658]

I found this song by chance when I was scrolling on KZbin a while back. I'd never heard of Nick Lowe. I bought the CD right away! It sounds really good in my van! By the way, I'm 63!

[@dannycostello1978]

Get the Quiet Please CD Greatest Hits. Deleted, but on Amazon!

[@jasonvandervalk3679]

I come back to see this makes my day every time

[@annaxxx]

Better late than never!😀

[@oleggorky906]

Same here, though only 53. I had vaguely heard of him but didn’t know any of his music until I stumbled upon All Men are Liars and I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass. I’ve quite taken to him now though.

[@chipconstant]

the album is great rockabilly, reminds me of the bars we used to close down back in the day. Lowe had a lot of Austin, TX in him.

[@NevadaBoss]

C'est la vie, say the young folk, it goes to show you never can tell...how many Chuck Berry influenced tunes there are in the world...#AllChucksChildren

[@joemusico8485]

I am 62 and still love this song

[@bapete5159]

Joe Musico me too and I’m 62......👍🇬🇧🤓

[@russellsims8197]

Listening to this in 2019 brings tears to my eyes. How we once were.

[@rumples2698]

with you there Russ

[@darlenemury84]

@@rumples2698 q

[@kaylix.thesickestsquad6462]

Totally!! 🥰

[@nathanshelton8744]

Amen, Brother !

[@jasonvandervalk3679]

@@nathanshelton8744 if this song doesn't catch you well then you aren't real

[@cojaysea]

Nick Lowe so under appreciated…

[@whiteknight4396]

Nick Lowe and Dave Edmunds can do no wrong ,good feel music

[@DrTmouth]

Rockpile

[@amandaellen444]

This was one of the last songs I played for my dad before he died two days later from a brain tumour 😭😭😭😭😭. He used to sing along to it on the radio when we were kids. 💜💔

[@jonnybirchyboy1560]

He went out rockin

[@kmilgram]

😢😭💔

[@debbiewilkins1623]

I’m so very sorry for your loss. I was in a band with my Dad. We played this song at many wedding receptions back in the day. Dad passed away in 2014, and I miss him so very much, but I have so many wonderful memories with him on stage!

[@LazyIRanch]

I'm sorry for the loss of you dad, who had great taste in music. My fiance and I planned a simple wedding, at the little church built in 1882 that my great grandparents attended, the reception would be 1/2 mile up the dirt road at Freyburg Hall, the community hall and biergarten my great-grandfather built around the same time. It has a little stage where my brother's band would play. I had one request: I wanted them to play this song, but I wanted to sing it! I really was going to wear the "gown that my Momma wore", but without any changes. My fiance died unexpectedly in 1989, before that day we planned. Two years later, I did get married, but at the courthouse. I did wear momma's dress, but that day wasn't joyous. worst mistake of my life. Long ago, but I wish I could go back and change it. I only had one true love, so I shouldn't have settled for less.

[@milkybar06]

may he rest in peace.

[@rockjock20]

Great music video! Nick Lowe does a fantastic job on this video!!!!!🎶🎸

[@LoneLee2022]

Love his music!

[@robinclarke9978]

Never heard of him until now. What have I been missing?!!

[@paigewoods6116]

Danced with my dad to this for our father daughter dance at my wedding! and everyone was jumping out of their seats. Good tune!

[@georgefulti8100]

Had to have been a great wedding and one to remember

[@roserollins9800]

Wow what a wonderful memory ❤

[@laneward3511]

Simply awesome Paige..

[@jasonlindsey9946]

I bet they rocked the floor with this tune!

[@grantlapointe3627]

Good evening Paige. My name is Maggie Grants wife. I just came across your comment and cried because this was going to be my dad's and I wedding dance or unbelievable by RIo Diamond we hadn't decided yet. Long story short he died unexpectedly before this could happen. Would it be possible to make arrangements for me to see your video with your Dad therefore giving me a opportunity for closure. I guess just seeing it through another woman would give me some glimpse of what would have been us.

[@63keithernet]

The Rose of England. One of my favorite albums of all time.

[@fcamsterdam8941]

I personally prefer the version with Dave Edmunds, Billy Bremner and Terry Williams end 70-ies as Rockpile. It was always part of the live shows and much, much much more Rock and Roll. Best albums of Nick Lowe ? Jesus of cool, Labour of lust and Pinker and prouder than previous

[@mikewilliamson1539]

I’m with you.

[@raredodge]

I was a mobile DJ for 15 years, played close to 1500 weddings and at about 1000 of them I pulled this one out!!! Never got tired of playing it.

[@ktpinnacle]

Dave Edmunds earlier version with the members of Rockpile (with Lowe at bass) is exceptional. That group was short-lived but just great.

[@ffrederickskitty214]

Dave Edmunds aced this song. Nick’s version is good though.

[@ffrederickskitty214]

@Superlungs I know.

[@FrozenHero2010]

Ahhh, Rockpile. I was lucky enough to see them live and it was an excellent gig. They recorded only one album, Seconds of Pleasure (of course I own a copy!), but the members all collaborated in each other's solo projects.

[@freggerken6931]

@@FrozenHero2010 I saw Rockpile at Florida Gymnasium in 1979. Go Gators!!

[@FrozenHero2010]

@@freggerken6931 Not bad! Edit: I got to see them in London's Hammersmith Palais early 80s.

[@richardgiem6404]

Always liked Nick lowe. My favorite song by him

[@hanklalande2143]

Amen, brother! l' m 63, got tears now listening to it.

[@hmackie6823]

Rock-abilly lives

[@moonlightride6256]

Nick Lowe is the artist I come back to most just to hear his songs. They just never get old. Pure joy to hear.

[@soxfan801]

Why isn’t Nick in the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame?

[@christosstamato527]

Because the people running the hall are total jerks that refuse to acknowledge real talent. On a side note, why isn't the band backing Nick (and that one harp player) on this song, not in the rock & roll HOF too?!

[@billmonaco8424]

TRRHOF is a complete joke...worthless list

[@brycetsukishima4935]

GREAT QUESTION, with so many HACKS in, he DEFIATELY belongs in there!!

[@Standonfacts]

The 80s were magical, colorful! Just Awesome 😎

[@michaelmarshall55]

sometimes a songwriter doesnt actually have to write a song to make a million bucks : once you dream up a TITLE like this one, the song almost writes itself, and the video almost shots itself !

[@Kerpieanne]

Nick Lowe is refreshing yeah !

[@jameskerr7439]

Nick Lowe is totally underated. Great musician with style.

[@canadianroot]

I wasn’t aware of a formal rating system. Do you have the stats? Very curious.

[@leokreimer6492]

underrated?? heyyyy...

[@narabdela]

Another of these bloody stupid KZbin "underrated" comments.

[@ericthemauve]

@jonathanbirch2022 Nonsense! Nick Lowe has been one of the most influential writers and performers in British popular music. You obviously don't have a clue what you're talking about.

[@brianhicks1058]

True True Classic, the video is the best ever of its kind. The ending, when Nick and the Bride scarper is brilliant, a lesser artist would have had the wedding party looking on in shock. No, the party goes on and nobody notices. God bless Mr Lowe !

[@joeytwosubs]

This song absolutely KILLS.

[@AnnaLVajda]

Not surprised this is a popular song at weddings considering the content. Contrary to men who think they are the only ones forced to give up fun lifestyles to "settle down" this sounds like a nice sympathetic tune for the brides.

[@OhsoScary]

Nah, men are just honest about it.

[@adingoatemybaby498]

I'm a little surprised. As a man, to me it's a sad commentary on how many women choose the safe, boring guy to marry. The line that kills me is "I remember a time when she never would have looked at him twice." That's about "settling," not about settling down.

[@AnnaLVajda]

@@adingoatemybaby498 yeah well he probably was not a rock n roll type guy so she wasn't interested till she wanted to settle down. If she's fun and he's dull she'll be miserable though.

[@garryjones7218]

I've never heard this song before but I have to say, this is what I call good, good, good music! I have just deafened myself with my headphones listening to this.

[@timothysmith4269]

Welcome to great music brother.......Semper Fi...Tim.

[@johnnylightning203]

Keep lookin', Garry. TONS of great stuff out there no one's heard in years.

[@williamjohnzuggi2534]

Same here I'm with you

[@harryhackney6416]

Garry have you never heard nick with Dave Edmunds the two supposed each other in whatever they do concerning music the video should have Dave as their chauffeur get all their music together and you will Burst your Eardrums

[@harryhackney6416]

SUPPORTED. Sorry

[@jeffreyjya]

Yes, these are 2 great examples of keeping rock n roll alive during a period of disco, punk, and new wave. Icons.

[@toring61_52]

Has a lot of country taste ...

[@ToyotaGuy1971]

This isn't rock and roll though; this is western or country music.

[@grahampaulkendrick7845]

@@ToyotaGuy1971 Rock'n'roll is a mixture of c&w and r'n'b. So it's a rock song.

[@ToyotaGuy1971]

@@grahampaulkendrick7845 It's more like a cross between rockabilly and western, but it's very western. It's more western that rock and roll of any era.

[@randolfo1265]

@@ToyotaGuy1971 - Nashville not that far west. Rockabilly for sure but that is the roots of rock and roll.

[@vincentbondietti6931]

The good old days when music was FUN....please take me back 😎

[@Bobcatblack1]

Makes my old bones, want to go back in time. Love it.

[@dennisoconnor4338]

This is the greatest wedding party OF ALL TIME!

[@johngill2918]

I am 60 and love this song.I have been there done that.

Once in a while,you get a real rock 'n' roll classic.

[@treatmentbound]

Great Who poster @ 2:58.

[@DBMalone]

This album (The Rose of England) was produced by Huey Lewis, and he brought in his band "The News" for this cut. That is most definitely Huey's harmonica you're hearing.

[@recepientrecepient3233]

Bringin' the low down eh? Like it.

[@moparedtn]

Yep, Mario Cipollina on bass is unmistakable.

[@raylarkin5004]

Yeah, for sure! You can hear the influence (that tempo!) even beyond the harp!

[@georgetrapp6666]

Even the keyboards in this are reminiscent of "Heart of Rock and Roll". I would have had to look that up, if I didn't know better, and I know thanks to you.

[@harrishawkins642]

Huey Lewis for sure

[@donellehawaii]

Oh, hilarious and how many times have I felt this as I watched so many of my girlfriends walk down the aisle. Thank you Nick!. By the way I'm 68

[@anitagulfin3705]

I had the good fortune to see Nick Lowe with Rockpile at The Palladium on 14th Street in NYC many years ago. The Palladium is long gone, but the memory of a GREAT show are with me forever ❤👍🏻👏🏼🎶🎵!

[@MattBNSF1991]

God, when youre on a road trip, you have the windows down, blasting down the highway into the setting sun, and have the volume for this song turned all the way up!

[@waderaney7]

Like Dave Edmunds, volume way up😉

[@kennethlee2278]

The Dave Edmunds version is on the time life modern rock series. Whenever I go on a long trip that’s what I listen to. 360 songs of awesome nostalgia, enough to get me to Alabama and back.

[@davidcawthra6470]

Don;t like to admit, first time I have heard this but instant, fantastic.

[@vgenterprise1]

SUCH TALENT!~!! AMEN, BROTHER ROCK IT! AMEN!

[@billfrench5658]

I'm 63 and yesterday was the first time I had ever heard this song! Now I can't stop listening to it!

[@duane356]

Yup, you've got some catching up to do, lol.

[@davidfischer6923]

Cool video

[@walterluczejko6094]

As a dj in the 80's , I played this at every wedding. The brides loved it. Great party starter!!!!

[@walterluczejko7991]

@LisaK71000 2 each dear!

[@vernonhills9468]

Nick Lowe is a rocknroll god

[@frankdsouza2425]

There is only one word to describe the creator of this joyous video: G E N I U S

[@HTJB60]

LOL, saw this on the sidebar and had to LAUGH....... I was 'singing this to myself' only few hour's ago. LOL - LOL _ LOL. Not a song I think I've sung to myself before ..... I believe that's MORE than a COINCIDENCE. lol

[@terrywilliamson1524]

As the frontman for many bands, I can relate to this song! I really did know many Brides when they used to rock and roll! LOL

[@LoneLee2022]

So what are you implying?

[@terrywilliamson1524]

@@LoneLee2022 LOL

[@z651z123]

The music and video is just plain good.

[@lanceobrien]

A classic form August 1985. I really miss the `80s...

[@timsmith3621]

Nick Lowe - a case of a guy who writes great catchy fun songs but doesn't take himself too seriously.

[@leokreimer6492]

Huey Lewis with a Marine Band 1896... killer !!!!!

[@bryanpalmer9660]

An absolutely fun song with a rollicking good video to go with it-remember Nick from my teens,still enjoy listening to him now 45 yrs later Auckland New Zealand 2023

[@dansvideovault2186]

This is a great tune and my band used to play it out in the clubs in Akron , Ohio about 20 yrs ago.

[@kansasplowboy6861]

1st time hearing this. What a great road song! English rock....Who knew!!! The name Nick Lowe sounded sorta familiar, then read he had song "Cruel to be kind".... There it is. I'm 56 and I remember that 1.

[@nicholasmarangella3495]

Who else hears The heart of rock is still beating..........I hear it! grace 💌

[@kansasplowboy6861]

I thought to myself this resembles Huey Lewis style...

[@nicholasmarangella3495]

@@kansasplowboy6861 I think this came first.......doesn't matter it's all good 👍

[@FrozenHero2010]

New York, New York isn't everything they say and no place that I'd rather be...🎷🔊

[@2degucitas]

Especially the hand claps on echo

[@christinevicker9017]

Good fun go Nick I haven't heard this in ages great good fun dong

[@donna19968]

I wish more wedding receptions were like this one...I'd definitely change from dreading the occasion to really look forward to the event 👰🤣

[@williamrolls4768]

Hello friend, how are you doing today????

[@johnnyp8979]

And knocking down the cake. 👼

[@minnesotajack1]

I play in a band and you don’t show up to a wedding gig without this in your back pocket.

[@julieroland1623]

First time I heard this song a long time ago I laughed and laughed! Was perfect after having been in a marriage I was to young for, a few yrs before.

[@susanwalker4346]

Haven't listened to this for a long while. My Dad sent it to me on a link years ago. He is no longer with us so this has just reminded me of all the good times. Brilliant Video great song.

[@tdstout]

I could watch this a thousand times and still get a kick out of it. Simply brill!

[@garymcphee8284]

Every time I look in youtube music I play this video. It's fantastic.

[@joeglover8962]

heard this for the first time tonight and loved it..... cant believe i never heard it before ..... loved rock music my whole life . i was born in 1980 ...... maybe i was to young to remember or they just dint play it on Atlanta radio stations that often .

[@ericdillon1169]

I was somehow thinking of this song and thought I'd look it up. Never seen the video. This was always played at the receptions. This video is awesome. Even in 2022.

[@billfrench5658]

This is a way cool song! I never heard it until I was 62 years old!

[@greglongphee2034]

As good a rock video as I've ever seen. Great tune.Why is NickLowe not a lot better known?

[@LoneLee2022]

Because he's shy..............

[@bonniedrouillard3963]

I got a chance to catch his performance at the Calgary Folk Fest some years back! A real treat.

[@bluecent]

Nic Lowe with the News. Great stuff

[@larrydrozd2740]

Nick Lowe is a real funny guy. Met him in the late 80's in Austin during a recording project. He had no clue what I was referring to when I said he reminded me of clean cut Mr. Darling. He never saw The Andy Griffith Show! Once he figured it out he got a big kick out of it. Great producer too, good ear.

[@guymichel101]

Video perfectly suited to this perfect song.

[@showtime7877]

This song had me rockin’ out on my ride home tonight! Our local radio station is the best !

[@ericv5]

definitely my favorite Lowe song. Backed by Huey Lewis and his entire band (on the record - not in the video) and with a blasting Huey Lewis harmonica solo - what could go wrong ?

[@videoinformer]

I had NO idea *Nick Lowe* wrote, played, and sang this song, though I've known the song since it first played on the radio. Who would guess this great *(classic!)* American Southern sound came from an *Englishman?!*

[@1946nimrod]

It's amazing what comes out from the Rest of the World!!

[@TheHappyHonu]

Well, he was -- by marriage, at least -- part of America's royal country family... June Carter Cash was his mother-in-law.

[@markangus3252]

The Brits kept the memory of 50s rockabilly alive during the darker 60s and 70s.

[@jackrust9361]

Rockin at its best!!!! Great song!!!

[@alexfuentes8124]

Love this version, Dave Edmunds, and when they play together with their band Rockpile, live.

[@demonseed032]

Alex Fuentes Please tell me you did!

[@mrREDBIRDFAN]

Nick Lowe rocks and rolls

[@lexibenson5733]

I saw his mate and co writer, Dave Edmunds do this song live with an amazing band in 2006 , It tore the place apart. Love this version too. It really is a great mood lifter.

[@magicwandfour]

he is the soldier in this vid.

[@georgetrapp6666]

Thank you!! I could swear I knew a version of this song that was a couple beats quicker tempo, and wanted to say Dave Edmunds. Found this on a rabbit hole (rabbit hunt?) for Cruel To Be Kind.

[@christinevicker9017]

Yer I thought Dave Edmunds sang this so thanks I think Dave's version actually better this us OK jist the same

[@stephenvernon1076]

@@magicwandfour Dave Edmunds on lead guitar and Terry Williams on drums, in the video.

[@ruthdarby1966]

​@@magicwandfournot Dave.

[@iamfree3781]

I’ve probably been to minimum 10 weddings in different decades, and I’ve never heard this song! 😅 Where have I been? Love it!

[@tonybidwell1063]

I mean, raredodge, how could anyone possibly dislike this song? Classic party tune, man!

[@harro16]

Great song, great vid. Thanks for the music Nick. ❤

[@davidhancock6018]

Saw nick rock city Nottingham many moons ago , supported by the blasters ! Quality night , my now wife of 37 years , first Rock city experience ! ! Where do the years go ? 😎

[@manfredwilliams9762]

I saw him too with Rockpile, around 1980 in Leicester. We got backstage afterwards and met them all. I can still remember making a proper cunt of myself when I asked him if he had heard any Elvis Costello, Yes he said, I'm his producer!

[@marionfrank5360]

Nick Lowe is so handsome, and a Great singer !! WOW !!

[@kellypeterson2625]

A great song that will never die. I need to play it again. Now !!

[@dainatebecis9042]

This was the 1st song played at my daughter's wedding. Immediately all the guests got up & started dancing

[@chrisegnatz3668]

The rockpile rocked

[@albertchehade9916]

Oh I remember this song! Wow, where have the years gone? 🙄

[@LoneLee2022]

I get older every second.............

[@marionfrank5360]

I Love this song, and the singer, Nick Lowe, a Great song !!!!!

[@williamrolls4768]

Hello friend, how are you doing today????

[@larryantinozzi4080]

GREAT Backing Band! (Huey Lewis and the News)

[@moonlightride6256]

I didn't know that! That explains the great harmonica in it.