Peter Hook & The Light - 'Love Will Tear Us Apart' - Live at O2 Apollo, Manchester - 29/7/22. 

Of course it’s not the same,Ian Curtis was a one off genius with a very distinctive voice. Can’t people just appreciate the fact that Hooky is playing this to an audience that still loves to hear this classic? It’s not like he is chasing glory here bearing in mind he played on the original. UP THE SIKMEN!

I don't care if some people say Hook&TheLight is just a lame cover band, that Hooky is a bad singer and so on... These lads carry on the legacy of Joy Divison AND New Order, their tone is exactly what made fans like me fall in love with the songs in the first place. They play their hearts out on stage, always demonstrating their passion for what they're doing - and we fans pay them back with the immense applause and cheering because we are just as thrilled by their music and performance. They might have a smaller audience than New Order, but nonetheless they manage to deliver more and most importantly higher quality content ( When I see that Tom Chapman plays a FENDER bass for songs like ,,The Perfect Kiss" I know they don't really care about the feeling/vibe of their songs). Each song feels so fresh and new when played live, but the spirit of the song never gets lost, which is essential - at least for me. And last but not least the prices: I (sadly) only have been at one Hooky gig in my life, which is due to my tender age of 17, but for the Strasbourg gig three months ago I payed 30€. 30€ for almost three hours of absolutely gorgeous music. Best deal of my life if you ask me. And now I've bought a ticket for Groningen in September and guess what it cost me: 28€! These guys play incredible music, know how to interact with their fans and demand affordable prices for their gigs. Do I need to list more reasons why Hook&TheLight is incredible? No, I thought so😂. By the way, great live version of Lwtua - though I doubt that this song can sound worse than good. Timeless classic!

One of the greatest songs ever written! And this is how it should sound. Thanks Hooky for keeping Ian's legacy alive.

Watching with 17 of my family and 34 of my community in Senegal

They are great live, new order isn’t the same without peter

Joy Division released this song 42 years ago...still sounds GREAT...!

The sheer energy of the crowd feeding off of the band, and then redirecting it back in the middle by singing the chorus over and over is magic.

Joy Division's music is timeless. Thank you Hooky for keeping it a live experience.

Hooky is actually an excellent singer!

The keeper of the flame for Joy Division.

I've heard this song thousands of time since i was a kid. It still tugs at the heart. Yes, Ian Curtis was a genius. i am glad Hooky is keeping it alive for new generations

Going to his show in Dublin, still cannot believe I will listen to this live❤

What I just love about this performance is his crusty seasoned voice, and the relentlessness, which changes the feel of the song, in a very good way. This is not the slip-the-knot-over-your-neck of the original (which is and will always be 100% awesome), this is endurance, however torn apart. When the audience shouts the chorus even louder, all the feels are firing.

Part of me always wants to cry when I hear this.

I was there, with tears in my eyes, unbelievable.

Ian never foresaw that chorus echoing through an arena...

There was quite a few of us fifty somethings at the back roaring along, what a marvellous night...

Holy shit, this is awesome. It does highlight how much New Order desperately need Hook back.

Hooky is brilliant. The true spirit of Joy Division is in this live video.

Better than any new order performance of love will tear us apart

Peter Hook's vocals on the Joy Division catalog is just wonderful. Like discovering Joy Division songs all over again

I was there that night. The concert was originally the first on the tour but got cancelled due to Covid. Great night with fellow Joy Division fans mums dad’s sons and daughters.

I saw New Order within the last month, and I can tell you they desperately need Peter Hook back.

I can't describe how much I love this.

Around 1980 Joy Division came into my life and they never left. Still love!

The audience singing along gives me chills.

Joy Division released this song 42 years ago!!?? And my 25-yr old son just saw this show in AZ!! The circle of life....

This bloke has created easily 10 of the greatest basslines in rock ...superb performance lads.

Gosh,what a fantastic cover!

Lucky enough to be there, superb...Hooky.

My Funeral song, because Ian's Lyrics mean so much to ME!!!!!!!!

I was 20 in 1980 and this was so refreshing, such emotionally charged music. Thanks Ian.

Excellent night, Hooky never fails to deliver!!

The song still holds up after all these years. And people still go nuts when the band plays. How cool must it be to write a song like that?

Holy S###. You ever want to know where the heart and soul of New Order went. Watch this video!!! Ian Curtis would approve. Joy Division!

It's like hearing it the first time every time.

I think of Ian and my eyes fill with tears. I truly love this song. Nice one Hooky. He would approve.

I remember seeing a band supporting the Buzzcocks in Oxford 1979. Sounded a bit like this.

I love that the bass guitar plays such a pivotal role in their music. And the Cure ESPECIALLY!!!!!!!!!

RIP Ian Curtis ❤❤❤

I feel that for a moment Peter captured the essence of Joy Division

Wowwwww!!! I've seen Peter Hook & The Light a few years ago and they were great. But THIS version is amazing!!! In Manchester!!

Best iconic song I never seen Ian Curtis but I have seen hooky 3 times and he never let's anyone down with dedication for Ian curtis

Cant wait 2 see y’all live tomorrow, exited ash 😵‍💫

raw. intense. exactly how it is written. i love this.

I really wish Ian would have gotten to experience this, just hearing them chant is magic.

That's what I'm talkin about! 👍

Peter Hook is New Order

Joy division was so far ahead of their time

There have been a lot of great versions and covers of this song since the original, but nothing captures Joy Division as well as this. The band is tight, Peter's voice is perfect, the crowd is all in.

I was There!!!!

thank you God... I was lived and breathed this song during my teenage

The Boss of bass 🖤

Great song turned into an anthem! Magical and brilliant.

A song so epic that it needs two bassists to play it live!!!

I hope paradise looks like this

That is the coolest Peter Hook has ever bedn and the best rendition I have ever heard. Great crowd

This honestly got me emotional the crowd and the as atmosphere "Ian kurtis" u still shine on I fucking love u man!!!!! 🇬🇧 👍

peter hook is a unique and iconic talent

Aaaw F..k...that;s got me right in guts..my best mate took his life around the same age as Ian... Something hangs with you for the rest of your life, that you could have been a better mate....something else makes you isolate yourself from getting too close... Great performance Hooky..done him justice.

What a fucking song god bless you Ian and the other lads

Honestly, this gave me goosebumps

SO much better than the New Order version. Keeping the Joy DIvision flame alive

I'm an Arsenal but every time City fans start chanting " City Tearing cockneys apart again " I nearly start to chant with them. Ian Curtis was an absolute genius❤❤

I was there in the crowd, absolutely amazing night x

Absolutely brilliant. Saw this being performed in Belfast last year. Tickets to see it again this year. Big respect for keeping this alive. Awesome piece of music.

Hooky...... Ian smiles when he sees you doing this...

Peter Hook este es tu tema y nadie podra arrancartelo, tu sigues siendo Joy Division ..... que viva Love Will Tear Us Apart! 🤘🔥🎸

Saw Peter and the band play Oxford this year. Absolutely biblical! Legend!

Timeless. They did it justice.

I love this audience!

Saw this live in Melbourne at The Croxton which is a much smaller venue. The Joy Division music is meant to be experienced this way. Was one of the best concerts I have ever seen.

If only Ian had lived to hear a theaterful of hometown fans singing back the chorus of arguably his band's most-famous (definitely most-beloved) song, stadium chant-style!!!

Well, that was pretty awesome. Not sure how he does it, but Peter Hook keeps getting better and better.

omg….I’m speechless and in tears. God saves

Man, this version is pretty insane. Ive always bene tempted to see go see Peter but never really looked into it and never went. Now iam quite bummed that i didnt hahaha

I was there, loved it, thank you Hooky and the Light 🎶🎵🎶🎵🎸

Awesome!!! Well played hooky....r.i.p. Ian Curtis ♥️

I don't think you will ever really know how much you and the rest meant to us 🙂

Few songs are the definition of the word "perfect". Love Will Tear Us Apart" defines perfection.

Left it all on stage Hooky and the Light. What a fantastic tribute to the late, great Ian Curtis. Best video I’ve seen all year! Can’t wait to experience this tour in Cardiff 2023 ❤

Beautiful! I had tickets for Joy Division's concert in Chicago. What a great evoking of Ian and Joy Division. Hook rules!

Always a fantastic night out!! I love that they play the JD and NO songs exactly as they originally sounded on record.. obviously slight changes like here to draw out the last track of the night, but, as someone who grew up listening to JD &NO it’s incredible when at the gig to hear the songs live as they were written.. Hooky gets slagged off for the light by some, but, I absolutely love them. Cant wait for Dublin in November 🙏☘️☘️☘️

Whoo-hoo! Best live version ever! Goosebumps

I really like this high-energy version a lot!

Should have recorded songs at every show and just made a live album out of it. But you guys at glasgow where amazing best show I have ever been too cannot thank yous enough

The song that won't die, ever

sound better than ever, the energy is insane

Simply amazing. Forever amazing. God bless all of the musicians from Joy Division, New Order and member of solo way.

What a tune, thank you for doing it "proper" Hooky

I was there!!

Wish I had been there, Bloody LEGEND , So much better than new order.

Thank you!! 🎼🎶🎵🎸🥁

This could be one of the best versions of this songs ever recorded live

When people who where into the music business for love music then they fighting over money power and still the music goes on 45 years later thank for hook’s love of the music

Shivers down my spine ❤️❤️

Goosebumps.

Wow, I saw Peter Hook last week at Metro Chicago. Metro is a small venue of 1100 capacity. So I saw the band up close... Didn't realize he filled a much larger stadium few weeks prior. Amazing!

I was there - magnificent night

Hooky and the light never disappoint.