Dr Feelgood: did they rock or what?

[phildwyer]

It's still on iplayer use this programme to download
http://po-ru.com/projects/iplayer-downloader/

Any idea how to work it from outside the UK?

 

[phildwyer]

Immediately pre-punk they were very big, at least in the UK. They'd moved up out of the clubs into the big theatres by about 1975. Then Wilco quit and they fizzled just about the same time punk started happening (from what I recall)

I think they had their biggest hit after he left: "Milk and Alcohol."

 

[Maggot]

This is being shown again on BBC4 tonight at 11.25.

 

[Bajie]

Never knew that much about them really, but a great documentary and the first time I have ever seen Canvey Island on TV. Doc on The Fall was on afterwards, what a contrast, miserable old bugger he is.

 

[Maggot]

I fell asleep about halfway through, but really enjoyed the part I saw.

 

[marty21]

that was excellent - saw it last night - started another thread too!

 

[editor]

Just come across this clip. Awesome.

 

[editor]

Crap quality - but look at Wilco go!

 

[editor]

 

[editor]

Yeah!

 

[editor]

Check out the Wilko solo around 2.30!

 

[editor]

This is great - early footage from 1976 to a fairly baffled crowd

 

[purves grundy]

“He says the only physician he listens to is Dr Feelgood.”

 

[Sprocket.]

Brilliant live band, saw them countless times. My claim to fame is me and my mates are in the crowd on Stupidity. Though it was Dr Feelgood I blame for me seeing Mink Deville, who were supporting them.
Seen Wilko several times later with the Blockheads, Solid Senders and his own band.
Outstanding and will always be remembered as one of my favourite live acts.

 

[Sprocket.]

I also hope Wilko received lots of sponsorship from H&H as he was, I believe, responsible for a spike in sales of their amplifiers in South Yorkshire in the mid-seventies.

 

[brogdale]

That's it...I'm gonna watch my Oil City Confidential DVD again tonight whilst the fucking bakery thing is on.

 

[brogdale]

a fairly baffled crowd

Pithiviers is a long way from Canvey, tbf.

 

[Maggot]

Yeah!

So good you posted it twice!

 

[brogdale]

So good you posted it twice!

It is that good.

 

[editor]

So good you posted it twice!

I'll be happy to post it thrice. Daily.

Although I'd probably then have to ban myself.

 

[Throbbing Angel]

Love those vids posted. Very jealous of anyone who saw them live back in the day. I was still in me' pram

Love this version of Roxette on the Old Grey Whistle Test - faster than the released version - and better for it!

Spool on to 55seconds if you just want the music

 

[eddiecurry]

Good opportunity to share a photo I took from the Canvey sea wall in January 2018. Not sure if it's still there as they paint over and repaint the murals all the time, but Dr Feelgood usually get a mention somewhere.

 

[editor]

Look at the state of his suit!

 

[The39thStep]

Some fair old eyeballs on Lee here and a harmonica to die for

 

[editor]

15 glorious minutes