Adam Ant: How I Wrote Stand and Deliver - live session

Adam Ant: How I Wrote Stand and Deliver - live session

Famed for his flambouyant videos in the early 1980s, pop highwayman Adam Ant visits the Guardian studios to talk a little about the myriad ideas and some of the reaction to his greatest hit, Stand and Deliver

[bustamango]

When the window cleaner made up lyrics because he didn’t know them. Adam states “ there were some really good additions to it”....😂👌🏾 what a legend

[OtherMike]

Whenever I listen to Adam and the Ants....my neighbors do, too!!

[stevobath]

Marco Perroni deseves a lot of credit for the guitaring & riffs.Not mentioned enough.Great guitarist..

[Gbhbbgvsbnjhhdchhb]

So happy to see this guy bounce back… I have a new found respect that has has nothing to do with his music and more to do with his modesty, humility, and charisma. The guy has style in bucketloads

[apriljackson]

Adam Ant gets better with age. He is a very dashing gentleman isn't he....

[jimjacob]

There's something really cool about rock musicians when they've reached middle age They still radiate the energy of their more youthful times, but, now have a maturity and wisdom acquired from their experiences over time to complete who they want to be.

[ellenmurphy]

You might be older Adam Ant but you still got it. ❤

[sjrhollywood]

In 1981, I recorded (the original, single version of) this song on my answering machine! I used the part at the beginning, where a horse is galloping, then Adam shouts, "Stand and deliver!"...then I said, "That's right! Stand and deliver...your message and the time that you called when you hear the beep...and I'll return your call later! Thanks for calling...'Bye!" I traveled to London in 1984 and brought back all kinds of posters, magazines, buttons, cards and photos...with Adam Ant on them!

[dylanakent]

Saw Adam and the Ants live in Central Park NYC when they made the spectacular entrance by boat. I've seen hundreds of concerts and his ranks in the top 10. He was an amazing performer and at the time had a control of the audience on par with Jim Morrison. Also, Adam pretty much INVENTED the rock music video as we know it. His vision was years ahead of anyone else. He's remarkable.

[ModelTrainOutsider]

I got to see Adam Ant with INXS as his opening act in 1982 twice. I loved his albums as Adam and the Ants. Prince Charming... not so much. After hearing how he was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder and manic depression before he even tried to become a singer, I have nothing but respect for him. He never drank or did the illicit drugs, and got screwed over by doctors and the media anyhow. Glad to see he is able to garner some love and respect again. Take away the glam pirate-Indian stuff, and he still produced some GREAT rock n roll. Too many morons didn't get the show aspect and ignored the amazing music. Kings of the Wild Frontier is an awesome album anytime, anywhere. I was sad to see he was in the USA earlier this year, but nowhere near us. I see he has dates in the US in September, and if they hold up, we will get to see him... 35 years after first seeing him.

[TetsumatsuKai]

Really can feel the punk in this. Would love it if he did a full session with the two guitars. Bet it is awesome. Really enjoyed this!!

[r.l.lawrencejr.]

ADAM YOU ARE SEVERELY UNDERRATED AS A LYRICIST, MUSIC WRITER, AND A WELL SEASONED PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN. AMAZING "COMEBACK" AS THEY SAY. I REALIZE THE STRUGGLES YOU HAVE HAD TO ENDURE, PROFESSIONALY AND PERSONALLY. YOU ARE A CHAMPION FOR MANY. CHEERS! MATE. THANKS, BUD L.

[sasos]

This is the masterpiece in terms of melody as well as the lyrics if you ask me.

[zynaps]

Repect to this guy. Been through some tough sh*t in his life. Good on you mate. Keep going. Love this version of the song.

[michaeltovey]

Thirty years on and still Rocks, great version of a classic song, raw and full of

[PammySquammy]

Saw him in North Wales a few weeks ago, and he was amazing. Best act I have ever seen live!!! The sound was amazing

[jamesguy]

You Stood up & delivered Adam Ant 🐜 & you will always be a Legend to us ! ! Just Stay HAPPY Fella ., God Bless 🙆🏻‍♂️

[Oystercatcher]

Interesting vocal version of his own hit - Adam is just as good looking as he was when I saw him on his Prince Charming Revue Tour in 1982 in Birmingham, England!!

[faeryquene]

I'd never seen this before-thanks so much for posting it! I've been a HUGE Adam fan since I was kid. He's aging like a fine wine and is as handsome as ever. Love him to bits! ♥

[sjrhollywood]

I was such a big fan of Adam Ant (Adam And The Ants) and his music! I've probably seen him in concert at least 6 different times! I even talked my mom into driving down to San Diego (I believe it was in the mid-to-late 80's) to see him there! She didn't really want to go at first, but I finally convinced her! During his last song, (You're So) Physical, he tore off his (wet) shirt. My mom tapped me on the arm and said, "Now I see why you like him so much! He's SEXY!" I'll never forget that night!