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Originally Posted by LA ex

I had no idea there was a video for the XFM Winter Wonderland show - the band did sound absolutely at their peak during the SATT era.

And for those in to that sort of thing it does feature James messing up a bit of Motorcycle Emptiness as he's too busy unbuttoning his shirt...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BG6kbfvN-UA

I remember watching this at the time and loving it, watching the 'new' songs loads at the time. They really still went all-out then and rocked each song, they're certainly not this way anymore looking back at this performance but then it is from 2006...

[Europa Gluten Free]

I like the xfm performance as it's clearly a last minute "would you do this gig?" in between type of look - JDB with the Great Western hair, the Lifeblood guitar straps, the band still with the Lifeblood gear. Is Wayne playing with them here?

[Scarecrow]

Originally Posted by LA ex

I had no idea there was a video for the XFM Winter Wonderland show - the band did sound absolutely at their peak during the SATT era.

I haven't watched it in years but I was there and remember it being filmed, such an exciting time for them really. It was probably the only time I enjoyed Patsy and Autumnsong, half of that era's songs aged like milk but the 2007/08 gigs were fantastic and it really revitalised them.

Originally Posted by Europa Gluten Free

I like the xfm performance as it's clearly a last minute "would you do this gig?" in between type of look - JDB with the Great Western hair, the Lifeblood guitar straps, the band still with the Lifeblood gear.

Hadn't really considered this but I'd be inclined to agree! I've seen a few older videos or photos or heard recordings from these kinds of transitional periods and it's always interesting (to the nerdy fans who care): the few dates in 93 before GATS, early 1994 before they'd properly entered the Bible era, the Wembley comeback show in 1995...

[JimmiB]

I loved that gig, one of the best I've been to. Just a real energy and defiance to it all. The KYE gig at the Apollo was great too, I'm hoping the gigs next year will reach those lofty heights.

[KristianRT]

Originally Posted by Velocitygirl

This clip is perfect. James carting Nicky around on his shoulders and Richey's stage-dive at the end are just awesome. "You Love Us" live from Saporo, 1993.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wiShlsPVgk

Reading this comment six years later, and it suddenly means something new. Sapporo 1993 ... we all know the weather report

[rosetree]

What it must've been like to have seen that performance and Richey's stage dive. Amazing!

[TheUglyLie]

Originally Posted by KristianRT

Reading this comment six years later, and it suddenly means something new. Sapporo 1993 ... we all know the weather report

Wow! The band at their most vital there :O James’ vitriol, Nicky’s mischief & aerial Richey All amongst a demolishing YLU. Fantastic!

[Routine Builder]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sKJmk8tOZ98

Recent 30 min James interview on EMG from Guitarist magazine. Nothing groundbreaking but more info on what guitars were used for which songs

[Bartek Wyre]

Originally Posted by Routine Builder

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sKJmk8tOZ98

Recent 30 min James interview on EMG from Guitarist magazine. Nothing groundbreaking but more info on what guitars were used for which songs

Lotsa stuff I didn't know about... like Seagull Carter! Thanks for the link!

[Routine Builder]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRO8...ivemanOfficial

I miss Sean's presence in video interviews, somehow able to cast deep judgements on his bandmates as well as you the viewer simultaneously.

[LA ex]

Seeing as Firefight was being discussed elsewhere, I went down an internet and discovered this... the Patrick Jones video for the song, the tale of a lonely snare drum traversing around Wales.

Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1W2RcvkOM58

[Routine Builder]

Been trawling through the dark corners of 2007 YouTube and the algorithm is now throwing up gems like:
https://youtu.be/LhRZ-d5u_Vo?si=RnIITE5VKrDFK9Tg

[Europa Gluten Free]

Stumbled upon this again. Underrated gig from 2007. I was at this actually!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsGnpQb9GtM

[Scarecrow]

That era was certainly a good time for their live performances. I went to the XFM Winter Wonderland gig in December 2006, four gigs in 2007, and one of their summer 2008 festival sets. All fantastic performances.