Levellers - The Lockdown Sessions

Filmed live, as it happened during the November 2020 lockdown - what you can see and hear on The Lockdown Sessions is the Levellers few people get to see.

New recordings of tracks from their Top 10 album, peace and some of their greatest hits, the excitement of being back together is palpable: old friends doing what they do best - having a riot. Of their own.

[andynicholas]

Levellers are more than a band, they're an institution, a major part of so many people's lives. There is a gritty realism in their work BUT in a hugely positive, life affirming way.
The latest studio album Peace is quite simply OUTSTANDING, I believe it's their finest album while the previous two Static On The Airwaves and Letters From The Underground are also right up there amongst their finest albums.
I hope they continue for many years.

[tatradak]

Oh the memories... the smoke filled bothy ... the weekends on the wild west coast of Scotland chilling to this great band..

[gazwheeldon]

One of the greatest bands ever, live and studio, down to earth blokes.

[ratatatuff]

I still remember when I first heard them. It was the time of Grunge and I listened to Nirvana and Soundgarden. Everybody tried to copy those bands and suddenly the Levellers burst into the scene. They completely took me by surprise and something just resonated with me. And here we are today, 30 years later. And they are still amazing. Sure, they all have aged but they didn't get old. They are as powerful as ever. One of the few bands I never got tired of. Timeless classics.

[petergregory]

I’d like to thanks the lads for giving me “ Four boys lost four boys lost at sea “ ear bug every morning for the last 3 Months

[nicolaroyle]

Aw, I’ve only just discovered this channel. I used to listen to the levellers when I was 19 & now I’m 51 & can’t stop listening to the songs from all those years ago. They bring me good memories & make me feel all nostalgic. I love the levellers…you are a brilliant band & your lyrics are fantastic.🙏❤️🌹.

[KathrynLeveller]

I've loved them since I was 19 & i'm now almost 52. I'm not well at the moment & watching this video has really cheered me up, especially Jez feeding the hedgehogs. Thank you boys ✌

[markatkinson]

Sounding better then ever at the moment. Hope they carry on touring and releasing new material for years to come. The world needs this band right now.

[hb]

Thank you guys, for being one of the few bands that didn't sell out, and remained true to yourselves. Thankfully people are finally starting to wake up to how we have been lied to and manipulated all this time. Clarity is on the horizon. Nothing can stop what is coming. All the best. xxx

[sverigesgade]

1:10 Generation Fear
4:45 Calling Out
9:05 The Men Who Would Be King
12:09 Four Boys Lost
16:23 One Way
21:20 Hope Street
26:39 Truth Is
30:53 Carry Me
36:21 The Cholera Well
40:22 Our New Day
44:03 Food Roof Family

Thanks, sounds amazing.

[keithveritas]

Been listening to the Levellers since the early 90s and they just keep getting better. What an amazing view of them creating their unique sounds. Great stuff gents. Cheers from the Arizona desert. 🌵

[jeroentromp]

As time passes like the tide, The levellers become like tide over the sea. Beautiful!! both the "old" and the new wave. Great songs!!

[danielpayne]

Classic Love to see the Guys like soon Live as well Throwing out classics like Belaruse as well ... OMG They are So under rated I grew up with them I am now 42 And well We all should go back to the days Of free Festivals And that n kick ass From 1994 Onwards With THE CJA Law It killed Culture But Those were the days

[RebornLeveller]

Words can't express just how much I appreciate you uploading this. And such perfect timing for me. This may come across as cheesy - but I don't care because it's the truth - you guys have helped pull me out of serious states of depression more than any other band over the years. Since the early 90's, you've been one of very few positive contents in my life. And for that I'll be forever thankful. And I'll be buying the cd/dvd set when I can (my crappy old laptop wont let me play disks anymore, but I'll buy the set anyway & find a way to play it)

[andyevans]

Watching this and the sad thing is it hits home that we might not see Simon in the lineup again. 😢

[onyerbikecycling]

This sounds amazing and there’s some really powerful stuff on here. Charlie is a powerhouse on the drums. Great all round. Thanks for uploading.

[filledurock]

I can't believe last time I saw the band live on stage in France was 10 YEARS AGO !!!! pffff... i miss your gig guys really :( like your music since your first album and not seeing you Live is aweful...

[jeroentromp]

Very nice guys, thanx Jeremy!! Awesome ( live) band, and very underrated.

[lindabutler]

Hi guys, it just because a (beautiful day) lol.. Great session, you sound just amazing in my earphones! Bob on, drinks all round 🍻

[ianwimbles]

Thank you for this makes life worthwhile things like this, and let’s face it not much nowadays that can make you feel happy even like myself out of my mental health issues for a while!music is the best medication!amazing work thank you so much!ian &Suki the Hawkdog