The Replacements - set one - live at the 7th Street Entry (1981)

During the first week of September 1981, Twin/Tone took the mobile recording unit and rented a bunch of video gear and recorded 15 bands live (five nights) at the 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis... These movies are from the show on September 5th. The band had released "Sorry Ma..." earlier in the year and were already working on future projects. These clips are presented as they were recorded live... in set order and very much with the tuning that troubled the night. The Replacements were the middle band of three (Husker Du closed the show) and played two 25 minute sets.

[darronnelson]

I don’t listen to the Replacements often but when I do…so do the neighbors!!!

[everythingiseverything]

Damn good sound recording in 1981! Tommy just a baby!

[protully]

Every time I’m home drunk I watch this video. It is absolutely sensational, what a band. The urgency!

[jasonpeters]

Just one those magical moments where all 4 band members just blend perfectly

[aljustal]

Tommy Stinson on bass would celebrate his 15th birthday about a month after this show (he was born 10/6/1966). Weird to think he wouldn't be of legal drinking age until October of 1987---not that that stopped him. That kid sure grew up fast and if listen to his bass work, he's already a total pro--totally accurate, locked in with Chris Mars, and able to keep it together while jumping around a lot.
Paul Westerberg and Bob Stinson rightfully get the lion's share of attention and accolades in the 1980-1986 'Mats, but Tommy and Chris deserve shout-outs as well.

[johnsimon]

Bob's crazy comes through his guitar. The greatest, no question, punk guitarist ever... tragically fitting he never got to play in a punk band.

[ronchapman]

Great early footage of the greatest band that never was.

[kevinhughes]

I would give this a hundred star rating. It is a phenomenal performance and no wonder the replacements are considered legends.

[PaulMikna]

This is like watching a historical event that kids today would not understand at all.... Live music by great bands in a small club (on a small stage). I played in a bar band in the 80's in Milwaukee and every weekend we just lived to play or go see great bands playing in town (when we weren't playing). No internet, cell phones, etc.... Just digging the live music scene.... Great times indeed!

[limon_camilo]

0:00 Takin a Ride
1:40 Staples In Her Stomach
3:04 Careless
4:17 God Damn Job
5:44 Junior's Got A Gun
7:55 Something To Du
9:43 Kids Don't Follow
12:13 D.E.A.D.
14:15 Love You 'Till Friday
16:14 Raised In The City
18:14 Shutup
19:40 Johnny's Gonna Die

[tannerboyle]

this probably the best they got live. big thanks to the to the hero who recorded this.

[sinnertrain]

The bio "Trouble Boys" is a must read. They just kept running the car off the road and just didn't care if they crashed, even though they put out some great music. You can always find them "Left of the Dial." Also, I love how complicated some of the song arrangements are at crazy speeds. Some of these songs sound almost like later period Mats, just played at slower tempos.

[michaeloates]

I used to watch this before every band practice when I was in college. Always got me ready. Truly the best band of the 80’s and my favorite of all time. God, Bob’s story is so tragic. Actually all of their stories.

[gustavmarie]

Damn Paul really knew exactly what he was doing from the very beginning.

[spectralv]

At this point, they were like a punk band who injected a little more standard, melodic rock n roll into their sound than most punk bands. You could say this was proto-alternative rock

[aisle_of_view]

"Tell me bout the city ordinance, tell me that we're insubordinate" - that's a really, really good rhyme!

[slumberland]

I send my love to replacements from japan.

Their soul never die!!!! That's all!

[chrissmith]

Anyone who thinks they were just a bunch of fuck ups should watch this. That's organization. Love how Chris always sat above his kit. Love these guys.

[charliejenkins]

Paul’s rhythm guitar sounds dope underneath Bob’s leads! The dual rhythm attack is seamless, Rock N Roll!

[jonmulack]

In this time frame there was soo much good music in the Mpls/Twin Cities area! Tons of live venues and music of all genre's. The Punk/New Wave seen was second to none. What a great time to be a 20 y/o suburbanite discovering music in the big city.