Here's a classic live video from The Smiths on the
Old Grey Whistle Test in 1986 in honour of
Steven Patrick Morrissey's 49th birthday.
Old Grey Whistle Test in 1986 in honour of
Steven Patrick Morrissey's 49th birthday.
The Vaselines performed a reunion gig last night (May 16) at Tigerfest in Dunfermline.
Supporting Norman Blake of Teenage Fanclub, the band arrived on stage at 7.45 at the town’s Carnegie Hall to a small but enthusiastic crowd before launching straight into ‘Son Of A Gun’ - one of three tracks that were once covered by Nirvana.
"This is our first all seated gig," joked singer Eugene Kelly. "It’s all a bit grown up, not very punk rock is it?"
The band, who were also joined by members of Belle & Sebastian, then blasted through a set full of crowd-pleasing favourites that included 'Molly’s Lips' and 'Sex Sux (Amen)'.
The biggest cheer of the night was reserved for 'Jesus Doesn’t Want Me For A Sunbeam', which Kelly introduced by saying: "We write songs about shagging and baby Jesus, this one is about baby Jesus."
It was evident that the duo had not played together for over a decade when Frances McKee slipped up on 'You Think You’re A Man', as she continued playing while the rest of the band were finishing, prompting them to continue for an extra chorus.
They ended their 30 minute set with 'Dying For It' before Kelly thanked the crowd for coming. He added: "Thank you very much for coming and not spitting at us."
The Vaselines will play the 20th anniversary of Sub Pop records in Seattle on July 12-13.
