Touching tribute to his dad and a universal message. Hug your loved ones; one day they’ll be gone.
@1967PONTIACGTO Жыл бұрын
Ian Drury was a very unique talent and I've always loved this album
@heliotropezzz33318 күн бұрын
All the best, not all for the best. All the best is Ian sending his best wishes to his Dad.
@mistergixer Жыл бұрын
Dury was a beautiful storyteller, and this is a fine example of his art, weaving mundane and ordinary details into a fabulous illustration of working class English life. The devil, as they say, is in the details - and I appreciate some of these details may be lost to people from outside of the UK. For example, the verse on his chauffering work hides little details about 'dropped aitches' - London accents frequently drop the H from the start of words, so 'here' sounds like 'ear', however, because he was driving the very well-to-do (evidenced by the reference to driving a roller - a rolls royce) he would be making an effort with his speech so as to not sound too 'common', but every now and then he would betray his working class status with a 'Cor blimey' which was a standard cockney expression of surprise (Cor blimey Guv'nor). These are the little strokes of the brush which add real substance to the overall portrait.
@DelBlyben5 ай бұрын
its not 'cor blimey' its 'gor blimey' which is an abreviation of 'God blind me'.
@MikeBracewell2 ай бұрын
Absolutely spot on. Lots of class subcontext here. Durys' songs were never 'simple' or one dimensional. He was a very, very clever man.
@pigknickers2975Ай бұрын
Yes, it is all in the details and you need to be close to the subject material to see it all. Do you remember Parker in Thunderbirds, who 'imself was chauffeuring for the quality, would be so aware of 'is missin' aitches 'e would hadd them where they weren't habsolutely necessary :)
@shemanic1 Жыл бұрын
that slow funky feel, the bass & Ian's accent & laid-back presentation of the lyrics makes this an awesome tune
@marcharley6465 Жыл бұрын
The lyrics are very touching in their sincerity and simplicity.
@markspooner1224 Жыл бұрын
A great song and a very nice review, Ian holds a special place in the English psyche, this album in particular .
@diogenesagogo Жыл бұрын
Ian was a superb storyteller. Little thumbnail sketches where little details could speak volumes (as you pointed out). It does tickle me that someone from the USA can 'get' what is such a British, specifically North London, idiomatic view on life. It goes to show how good song writing transcends boundaries, if you're prepared to listen. More power to you sir.
@pigknickers2975Ай бұрын
Makes me a cry a little on a bad day. I used to visit my dad in hospital when he was ill and used to play it. Used to do me everytime. Thanks for reading the lyrics and your intelligent approach plus understanding the musicians parts pretty well. All the best from London.
@robkcorbett Жыл бұрын
Your Ian Dury reactions are far superior to anything non-British out there. Not many North Americans get him. Your recognition of Norman Watt-Roy's superlative contribution is right on the money.
@EJB2274 Жыл бұрын
Love Ian he's and a genius with a brilliant band to back him up. Love these videos!
@JustJP Жыл бұрын
Glad you're enjoying Eliot, ty!
@Andy_Ross1962Ай бұрын
Norman Watt-Roy - Bass Monster!
@paulcollins5586 Жыл бұрын
One of the cleverest, and fun lyric writers.
@thomassharmer7127 Жыл бұрын
What a great little track: really good, creative instrumental contributions and movingly direct vocals. The lyrics would read as an excellent poem in their own right: obviously deeply personal and honest, but also paints a very effective and affecting picture of working class life in London of a certain time. No 'mockney' here. This is the real thing.
@bsimpson40764 ай бұрын
This is an album you can just go back to and listen to again and again
@vernonallen3370 Жыл бұрын
Baxter Dury is a musician and recording artist in his own right
@MikeBracewell2 ай бұрын
Like all of Dury's lyrics there's plenty of subtext too, in this case, it says a lot about the British class-system. The descriptions of his father paint a perfect, vivid picture of a working class Londoner "who knew his place (& stuck in it)". Despite this, he had plenty of self-respect as illustrated by his dad never allowing his "betters" to call him by his first name unless he allowed them to & by him exaggerating his accent (by deliberately dropping his aitches) in front of his clients. He did this, mainly to play-out the stereotype his clients expected of him & partly, I suspect, to take the piss out of them at the same time. I think this is easily one of my favorite of Durys songs & the arrangement & playing on the track is masterclass. Never, never make the mistake of judging Dury's songs as 'simple' & never take them at face value. He was a fiercely, intelligent man.
@saturninebear Жыл бұрын
It's a beautiful love song to his father. Hope you don't stop after NB&P, because there's more to discover with Ian.
@plawrence8083 Жыл бұрын
Great review again and so good to see someone covering material that was not a big in the US.
@davidnorth4703 Жыл бұрын
Great reaction, JP. Can't wait for you to review Plaistow Patricia (from the very start - once my ringtone :0) )
@hollysiani Жыл бұрын
Mis him so much. Another ID masterpiece First saw him with Kilburn and The Highroads Walthamstow art school it was that long ago support band was a trashy Sex Pistols. Ian Dury became reasons to be cheerful.
@kengregory6026 Жыл бұрын
Superb!!!!! 'Nuff said.....good one JP👍
@JustJP Жыл бұрын
Ty Ken :)
@georgedavis-stewart4225 Жыл бұрын
Top story telling, warm and affectionate, combined with hard-to-resist music that supports and enhances the mood of the narrator.
@paulhagger3895 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful song
@larry25698 ай бұрын
Ian dury is the man in the white suit
@jaybird4093 Жыл бұрын
I like the pace that you’re moving with this album. Sometimes I feel that it takes too long to get through the albums on your channel. (Tea in the Sahara!)
@JustJP Жыл бұрын
Tea served tomorrow ;) I'm trying to get through some albums I've started at a faster pace. Won't always work, but I'm trying lol. Ty J
@peteriuliano5846 Жыл бұрын
excellent DURY and the BOYS.
@peteharper2687 Жыл бұрын
It's a beautiful song.
@derekhowes1810 Жыл бұрын
Thanks JP for making me welcome.always love your vlogs.would love to see your reaction to a comedy trio from the UK called the goodies.they had a few top ten hits over here
@JustJP Жыл бұрын
Appreciate you Derek, thank you
@heliotropezzz33318 күн бұрын
I don't know why but I thought this song included lines about his dad dying having a heart attack in a car park in his car. I can't believe I made that up. Anyone else know about this? Is it in another of Ian's songs?
@Pstephen Жыл бұрын
Good bus, the 18.
@TheoZoffrok Жыл бұрын
In case you were wondering, "whistle" is classic Cockney rhyming slang: short for "whistle & flute" => suit. EDIT - OK, you looked that one up!
@-davidolivares Жыл бұрын
Beam me up biscotti… Here’s to our Dads.
@whitlos1 Жыл бұрын
NWR utter bass legend
@rebelleparrish4937 Жыл бұрын
This is a great cut. Drury and the blockheads were so ahead of their time. Just awesome
@billythedog-309 Жыл бұрын
Just think, if they weren't ahead of their time they might have sold a few records instead of just reaching No 5 in the charts, eh?
@paulhadfield79099 ай бұрын
i thinkis the best album he made
@maruad7577 Жыл бұрын
I think Oysterband must have been listening to this when they came up with "Ashes to Ashes". I don't know what this style is but I enjoy it.
@annother3350 Жыл бұрын
its Funk
@echoflood9737 Жыл бұрын
I hope you discover me and wife’s favorite band. Period! The band is called Man Man.
@echoflood9737 Жыл бұрын
Let me know if you when you react to them.
@kenhewitt7357 Жыл бұрын
He was was a one off.
@hugeeuge810 Жыл бұрын
His son Baxter is cut from the same cloth. You should give him a listen.
@a.k.1740 Жыл бұрын
Musically "My Old Man" is a mix of reggae, jazz and a funky touch on top. In the end, it can only sound like Ian Dury & the Blockheads !😉
@JustJP Жыл бұрын
And what a wonderful mix it is :D
@a.k.1740 Жыл бұрын
@@JustJP Of course !
@williamr3840 Жыл бұрын
He was as British as British can be -- and as wonderful as British can be too sometimes, when it's not letting itself down. :0)
@leeburnham4818 Жыл бұрын
Maybe you could react to a Dexter Dury LP at some point? Just as talented as his Dad :)
@louistracy6964 Жыл бұрын
Baxter?
@davepb5798 Жыл бұрын
Funky B line!!!!
@brianc-i2i Жыл бұрын
A great jazz vibe there. Chas Jankel's input is maybe underrated, he was the musical co-writer and arranger for most of the Blockhead tracks. After the blockheads 'Ai no corrida' from his first solo album became a mega hit when covered by Quincy Jones, which was in itself pretty staggering..
@mattking5936 Жыл бұрын
He's a fabulous poet. Funny, personal, human. Ian Dury is one of my favourites and the band are amazing.
@louistracy6964 Жыл бұрын
What? Is that Ian Dury's dad?
@vernonallen3370 Жыл бұрын
I think there’s a lot of Steely Dan about the Blockheads
@marcharley6465 Жыл бұрын
If you want to know more about Ian Dury, there's a biopic film about him called "Sex and drugs and rock and roll". It's very illuminating and enjoyable. Here's the trailer kzfaq.info/get/bejne/adqFhZp2ztm3nGg.html
@jfergs.3302 Жыл бұрын
It doesn't get much smoother than that. A crackin' track, and one of my all time fave IDaTB songs. All good, but once again Norm knocks it out the park.