Siouxsie and the Banshees - Peel Session 1977 

John Peel again to the rescue, giving exposure to a band when no one else would. These Peels were recorded EIGHT months before their first single was released, Hong Kong Garden (8/18/78) Siouxsie, as well as the Slits, was one of the last of the '77 bands to be signed to a deal. They were turned down by at least five record labels and had to resort to spray painting SIGN SIOUXSIE NOW on record company buildings. Whether male chauvinism was at play here or merely bad judgement on the part of company executives is still a matter of conjecture. I believe both Siouxsie and the Slits in 1977 had a solid following at a grass roots level. Whatever the case may be, it again took John Peel to shine a light on a fine band unknown to the public. Siouxsie and the Banshees have had many hit records and singles down through the years and their career is too vast to be recounted here. Suffice to say these Peels showcase the first official steps of a very famous and highly influential band and as such are of immense importance. As usual, excellent sound on these Vibracobra23 posts.

Siouxsie is the Goddess of Punk!

My limbs are like palm trees swaying in the breeze. BRILLIANT ! Dylan nor Morisissy couldn't write such wonderful prose.

Total power and energy!!

Had the cassette to this Peel session and lost it decades ago. Thanks for resurrecting. I thought John Peel had an intro though. I can't remember now.

Happy birthday Siouxsie😀

The freshness of this fury still does the job.

Superb Vibracobra. Love all tracks Siouxsie but Metal P. mesmerizing, it must be as I'm 56. Remember this particular show like it was yesterday. Cheers.

The first band I saw with Johnny thunders at Leeds poly 1977

I Love You Siouxsie❤❤

Would love to hear Peel's intros/banter.

I love this version of Mirage, so raw but yet melodic. I think I prefer it to the studio version. This is a great Peel (r.i.p) session. We have so much to thank John for, he's definitely one of my musical heroes

Perfect punk

Raw power.

First band I ever saw live age 13 in 1978 before the Scream(debut album) came out

There was a barmaid at CB's 313 Gallery who at random would scream "SIOUXSIE SUE". She had good reason to do so. Best rock bands have female lead singers - period.

Suburban Relapse!!!!!!!!!best and only version!

Hail to Vibracobra. Great session.

fuck yeah

I'm very good friends with Kenny Morris. He's an Artist Now making surreal Art and surreal film. Told me loads stories about the old Days.