This is one of the most memorable concerts for me! It was their 1980 tour of “Freedom of Choice,” and I saw the show in San Francisco. I was up against the stage, wearing my yellow Devo “protective gear,” an old-school bicycle helmet and sunglasses that blinked red (with a wire I ran down my sleeve to control). The whole crowd was “de-evolutionized.” Video quality here is poor, but the memory is strong.
I saw The Police a few times in San Francisco and they always seemed like a team of equals, not Sting and those other two guys. Sting wasn’t the big thing, but part of a band. And, of course, their shows were soooo much fun!!! Very positive vibes!
When this album came out I was completely blown away. For me, this song has always been Bowie’s masterpiece; or more precisely, one of many. But always my fave! And his concerts did not disappoint!
Their Parallel Lines tour was AMAZING! I remember seeing them from against the stage in San Francisco (was it the Warfield?). Debbie Harry tossed her sweaty towel right to me after wiping off her face. Kind of cool and gross, I suppose. The show was a memorable experience 🙂
Love the parody of disco in the video.
Just samples of some of my faves leading up to and including the music of the 80s… the music I grew up with and have kept with me…
The ironic title says it all, and the minimalist lyrics paint a vivid landscape that gave birth to the English punk scene. I find it somehow reminiscent of The Ramone’s earlier “Now I Want to Sniff Some Glue,” an American version of a similar sentiment, perhaps? I LOVE the acoustic punk of this song by The Jam, one of their best cuts ever (IMHO)!
now this is how it’s done!
I was there for all 3 days of that festival, and then again the next year… amazing bands, amazing vibes, both years!! The Ramones rocked it hard there in ’82, as did The Clash in ’83. And yet, there was nothing like seeing The Ramones live in a club at night, more their ambience. I even saw them at CBGB, which isn’t the only punk scene that has bitten the dust… 
absolute energy and conviction… what more can you ask for?
I remember dancing like that in high school when I saw Elvis doing it to this song… he influenced not only music (and possibly dancing?) but also a whole generation of music lovers! In college I went to see him play at Boz Scagg’s brand new club, Slim’s, in the SOMA district of SF, still a sketchyish neighborhood at that time. The show was spectacular, of course, but guess who came out as an unannounced musical guest…. Nick Lowe!! The place went mad. They played and sang together, obviously performing “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding” among others.
70s & 80s punk era classics 