Stephen Morris really IS a human drum machine. It takes a lot of guts and will power to carry on drumming so fearlessly.

The spirit of Ian was in that guy dancing

Gosh, this is such a tender and vulnerable mess. Sumner is still trying to sing like Ian. I truly love this.

That one guy dancing.....he's my spirit animal.

2:55 Ian's spirit in this guy

Hook and Morris are so good, and Gilbert fit right in. You can see how stressful these early shows are on Sumner, and they are a testament to overcoming what some may refer to as a lack of talent to become a consummate front man. Their perseverance has brought enormous beauty into my life.

They looked so young, awkward, lost and scared yet they're still up there playing. They have my utmost admiration for moving on despite their tragedy and shortcomings; it shows their desperation. Others thought they were done, Tony Wilson expected A Certain Ratio to be the next success story. Against all odds, it was the remnant of Joy Division that would yet again save Factory Records.

Stephem Morris powerhouse drummer.

This is so raw. They look like they were just told about Ian fifteen minutes ago. And they are BABIES. Sumner can barely get the words out, the guitars pushing him through, and the incredible double-timeheartbeat of the drumming, an engine that can't stop. And the audience standing around grimly like they're at a wake, and the lone man dancing.

hats off to these lads for carrying on after Ian‘s death.

The eternal enigma of New Order. They're all over the place half the time live and yet you can count on one hand the number of bands whose music moves me as much as theirs. God love them.

To those complaining about the crowd , this ain't a song to dance to, it's one in which you contemplate. New order gave plenty tunes to dance to but this is a joy division song. It's one where you think deep and your mind goes to someplace else. What you do is close your eyes and start bobbling your head. That's what the crowd does here.

I don't think Bernard ever knew he'd be taking the place of Ian...

2:55 Cuando eres un viajero del tiempo y vas a los 80's a disfrutar de esa gran rola en vivo.

Stephen "Drum machine" Morris

Sad seeing Bernard trying to channel Ian with his vocals. Not that it's bad, just that you can feel the void, before they figured out how to move on.

Yea I know technically it sounds bad, but I think its the perfect version of it because it is channeling the suicide and sadness of Curtis and you can see that the band were struggling with the loss.

Cannot put into words how this song makes me feel.

Never has a group with such meager talent produced such a body of great music.

The performance was even more meaningful. I felt it in the music. I don't like perfect music or perfect things. Beauty is everywhere people keep your eyes peeled

Still getting back on their feet. Gotta feel for Bernie, how can you fill Ian's shoes. However what they became was history.

I love barneys "bad" singing.

Bernie looks 17 here, he is actually 25. In fact he has only really aged in the last couple of years.

i was 16 at this gig and still in awe of joy division .. barney was nervous as hell and even had a half bottle of whiskey on the go to help him through the songs :P

Mr. 2:55 -I love that he's the only one moved by the music enough to let it take hold of him. :D Such beauties know how to live a real and genuine life,mate. ;) Love you forever.

a moment defining post punk, defining new wave, defining a whole generation!

Joy division and new order the two bands that my life !!!

*I DON'T CARE WHAT YOU FUCKING SAY* *THIS IS THE BEST VERSION*

One of the rawest performances...I just love it. It speaks to my soul in ways I can’t describe.

You can tell their hearts are hurting but their music is absolute perfection and as the core being the band I'm so glad they chose to move forward and keep going. They deserved every bit of success that they got and each one of them is so unique and brings so much to the sound that we all love.

Bernard is so nervous as the front man....have never thought he really came to terms with it......but they still ended being the best thanks for all the fun xx

Somebody dancing like Andy McCluskey at 3:00. Priceless.

Steven just kept the guys going. They were barely hanging on but Steven was a human drum machine.😃

I wonder how many calories Steve Morris burns per song? Probably that of an Olympic swimmer.

For em this was the transformational song for JD / NO. You can see them pivot into their roles with this song and performance. Icon in every way

Something charming about Bernard’s mistakes, “New order” will forever have a special place in my heart.

New Order always veered between brilliance and incompetence when playing live, always let them off though!

If only the audience knew what they were witnessing

This is the early live versions I love so much, when Morris is just flying on the hi-hat.

It's got to be this time ...... watching love grow

Holy crap, Gillian plays the rhythm guitar breaks, I never knew.

I think early on, at least with this song, he was trying to sing like Ian Curtis. One of my all time favorite songs.

Beautifully Sad.❤️

The guy dancing reminds me of the singer from Depeche Mode

THE BEST DRUMMER EVER!

this song is so ahead of it’s time. sounds like late 90s early 00s rock

This is so powerful and sad for me. I love them so much

I've never seen or heard Barney aping Ian's voice or movements so much - must have been finding his feet here.

I don’t think they realised how massive they would be. 40 years later and this song is simply breathtaking. What phenomenal musicians. Imagine being born 40 years from now. No one will tell you how good they were.

I’ve listen to this song maybe a thousand times and it’s never gotten tired.

He's got be top 100 Drummers at LEAST

Bernard had just picked up the vocals around this time’ they had a change of name after Ian Curtis demise’ bernard became a very good singer trough out the years and New Order will always be a living legend

Probably the worst performance of one of my most favorite songs. It’s still amazing though.

Viva Joy Division!!!!

So cute and young, sweet little puppies 🤗

I love seeing them when they were such babies! Love this song

2:56 Ese tipo somos todos en este instante...

Such a perfect song. Such a perfect band. Joy Division/New Order on the top. One of theirs masterpieces. And Ian Curtis' lyrics are wonderful, beautiful, so rough and so powerful.

I think this was recorded on 23 April 1981. To give a bit of context, Ian Curtis had died on 18 May 1980, Gillian Gilbert had joined the group in October 1980, and there first album Movement would be released in November 1981, about seven months after this performance. So this is very early New Order and Sumner is not yet an experienced singer, hence why he struggles. Hook and Morris were doing the same thing they had done in Joy Division, so they are giving a much needed stability to the group while Sumner finds his feet, and Gillian Gilbert picks up the slack as the guitarist.

This must have been so hard for them to perform, so soon after Ian’s death. Hats off to them for continuing on with the music. RIP Ian Curtis. You are missed, and I hope you finally found your peace.

Absolute classic tune....

Superb.

This track always brings me to tears.

For a band that has just lost a frontman, they sound and look very good

The fact that Gillian's guitar is way too loud in the mix lets you hear how underappreciated her guitar playing was as part of the early New Order sound. She was good.

Amazing how the lads stepped up after Ian's death ..rough but brilliant

2:54 - witness 80's dancing being invented.

I'm seeing Peter Hook and the Light tomorrow!

Poor Bernard, he had to grow up so quickly in public as a musician after Ian’s death. God bless New Order and Joy Division, Ian Curtis forever

these guys are so cool .. i just found them . imagine that !!

Great High Hat shuffling along, always love this song, "this is why events unnerve me....Ian Curtis brilliant Lyric Poet! Great band! I've heard most all your stuff, from Warsaw, Walked in Line, entire album, Joy Division, and saw you as New Order, in Santa Barbara, Ca. 1985

I feel as though I’m about to cry listening to this song, sublime masterpiece

They had some balls carrying on like this and then taking it in a different and bigger direction. What the world would have missed if they'd just packed it all in.

It was a great gig! Me and my brother are stood in front of the keyboards. It was nice to get a invite for there first live performance since Ian died.

No matter what, New Order has been brilliant since, like,.. when they were still kids, here. Always loved this band!

Bernard tries to sound like Ian. Thats cute

This song has defined who I am now. Hopefully I started something good!

that opening bass riff gives you chills...

Timeless track. The audience look damn stylish too.

Stupendous band,long live new order,brought millions happiness

will iams: So jealous that you were able to attend this live concert. I was freaking 10 years old and never allowed to listen to music other than classical or big band. This band has at times been my escape of pleasant memories.

Celebration ,.to me is the perfect indie song. Written so early on, but was the template for so many bands. You can hear, the high, new fads, house of love, roses, lush..... They all came from this song

No matter what, Peter will always be my favourite

More than the sum of its parts.

one of my fav songs of all time...

I was really relieved when I got this 45 home and listened to it for the first time. There was something that remained, that persevered. Regardless of the content this song will always have a positive connotation for me.

Dancing man is me time travelling back to this gig. That's how I dance

Beautiful 💕

Incredible. I have no words. Thank you.

Amazing.

Wow- this is magical!

great, just great!!!

Hermoso tema

Beautiful

Wow they have come so far!

Watching forever.

So much emotion in this performance .. beautiful

God damn it, I love how raw this performance is. Stephen Morris effing killing it on the drums. Bernard figuring out his voice. This song is probably one of my favorites by Joy Division/New Order. RIP Ian Curtis.

THIS IS FOREVER GOLDD!!!!!!!!

thx!