I was there in '90, they came on after about 5 hours of support acts and when this started I could feel there was something in the air; of course as it transpired it was their last gig as the original lineup! Fast forward over 30 years and I've enjoyed hearing and seeing both The Stranglers and Hugh solo (and JJ solo!) regularly ever since. The lesson? When it's over it's only just begun... Best track at this gig? Something better change!
Excellent live version of 'Toiler On The Sea'. Too bad that Hugh Cornwell decided to quit The Stranglers that year in 1990. But he had his reasons. He just felt The Stranglers couldn't go any further creative wise with the music. He called Jet Black on the phone that he was quitting. Jet Black's response was "OK". and that was it. Dave Greenfield was one of the best keyboard and synth musicians in the world of rock. He did look much better with a mustache. May he Rest In Peace.
From the Get go I’ve loved the Stranglers ….one of the best bands to come out of this country ….Hugh was a loss but Baz has more than filled that void …JJ is a true Rock legend ….I hope the Stranglers keep going on ….
Great sound and performance, despite Hugh's situation but the stage lighting sucked for a video. It's good they are sounding great again. Wish they'd tour the USA.
This was the end of the first main incarnation of the Stranglers besides Ellis , I saw this tour and it was the last time I saw them over a 13 year period. They were a tired out version of their former selves but still a good show. Now I see the dynamic that made Hugh decide he did not want to continue, real shame.
Great live performance of a great song! I love that people are uploading all these live performances from over the years... I never had any real interest in seeing the Stranglers live, just listened to their albums and enjoyed their music. I wish I had seen them and hope I get a chance to see them in the future. Definitely on my list as a must see band now. And yes, tour the USA! Big thanks to everyone who shares these gems on RU-vid!
I saw The Stranglers in concert in my hometown of Santa Barbara, California on the Central West Coast around 1983 or in 1984 at the Santa Barbara County Bowl. They opened up for Roxy Music. Fantastic performances by both bands.
Seeing a lot of comments about this this being lacklustre. I know it was the very end of Mk1 but I love this version because of it's dynamics and more relaxed feel.
After Rattus it took me a long time to get to grips (no pun intended) with B&W but this and Tank are among my fav songs. but hugh doesnt do it justice here, looks like he cant wait to leave, which is likely true
damn i wish hugh would come back to he stranglers. to think i was 4 back in 1990 who knew hugh would leave the next day.. best band ever. screw all those other overrated bands.
seen em many times...alway's at least very good... but alas.. never seen them other than the original four members.... i think the chemistry between them was something unique in sound, thho' i have listened to the strang's with baz, some great stuff, especially time to die..... dint like the girly singer before, did he get sacked?
As an 'old punk' I loved John Ellis for his work with 'The Vibrators' first two LP's, why did The Stranglers need to add a 'touring guitarist' to the line up? It was The beginning of the end for me! Yes, there were a lot of overlays, on the later records as the band got more adventurous! But they had such an amazing keyboard player , and a 'LOOP PEDAL' could have done the rest! Ironically, Hugh Cornwell uses this now in his live sets! Bad move getting John Ellis in, and the next incarnation with Paul Robertson was just awful! Sorry but that is my opinion! dx
You're not alone thinking that way. I suppose the so called fans who never saw them in their earlier years would disagree. In the early days they WERE the best, absolutely no doubt about it. I remember seeing them at the beginning, I remember that moment even now. Totally blown away!
@@rayenbow3281 I saw The Stranglers around mid 80's in my hometown of Santa Barbara, California at the Santa Barbara County Bowl. They opened up for Roxy Music, which I thought it was a bit odd. I think I was the only one who knew who The Stranglers were from the rest of the audience which they seemed not too interested in them. I kept shouting a few times "Peaches and singing some of the lyrics, but for some reason they did not play any of their earlier songs. Hugh did respond to me and said "Ah. Someone remembers." It was a fantastic concert both by The Stranglers and Roxy Music.
Not a patch on their Black and White tour. Baz has rejuvenated the band I am sorry to say. The band look miserable on here. I saw them in Bristol last week and they looked so much livelier. They were really having a good time compared to this. They did Toiler also. Quite a contrast x
Shug is playing what looks like a Gibson and IT'S ALL WRONG! The sound, the look, everything. Maybe that's why he looks like he's not interested in what he was doing - he's got the wrong effin guitar. Did he lose his Telecaster and was in mourning, or something? I actually saw them in Edinburgh in 1990, and apart from the extra guitarist, they were great. Don't know what happened at the Ally Pally.
