It absolutely has to be Frankie with Relax with everyone in bondage gear before anyone realised that it was a gay anthem and it was watered down then banned by Mike Reid and Radio 1.
Hmm, I think some people are missing the meaning of “The Tube”. it was an utterly anarchic and brilliant show which set the tone for other shows to follow. I had a deep desire for Muriel Gray which only deepened when I discovered she was a Munroist. Then there was Paula!!!! Oh and music.
I went every week 1984-5 with 2 mates all first years Newcastle University – first episode Billy Bragg playing to the queue outside – saw lots – was ace. Then drank our way back to the student union via the quayside pubs and the city centre.
Anyone remember Foffo Spearjig. “FELT NOWT” so funny.
Great thing about the Tube was how it brought the weird and wonderful to our screens, not seen anywhere else. Like Foetus did a set on there! I mean, who else would book Foetus for a live TV show ??? I was out of my mind! I wonder if it’s on YT…
I was talking to my sister just yesterday about how great Echo and the Bunnymen were live, so it has to be this:
The Bunnymen Crystal Day special https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yj49UtA3t6o
I’m pleased to say its an “I was there” moment for me. A great day out, great concert and a good chat with Jools Holland about his Hesketh.