Graham Parker And The Rumour: 'Soul Shoes,' Live On Soundcheck

They say that truth is stranger than fiction. Well, sometimes truth and fiction are the same thing. In the new film, "This Is 40," writer and director Judd Apatow imagines the veteran British musician Graham Parker getting back together with his band, The Rumour. As it turns out, that reunion was already in the works --- even before the director came knocking.

Today, Graham Parker and the Rumour discuss their real life (and on screen) comeback. Plus, the band plays live -- including this performance of the song "Soul Shoes" from the group's very first album, 1976's "Howlin' Wind."

[iancraig]

What a voice, what a group and totally underrated.

[peterzang]

And that voice! Just incredible. One of the coolest voices in rock.

[tonygallo]

i didn't get to see him back in the day... though we enjoyed listening to his music! i always remember is version of I Want You Back! And squeezzing out the sparks and much more!

[keykiyox]

great to see GP is reunited with the Rumour.

[jamesgullo]

Brinsley Schwartz is as smooth as ever.

[Vroemmm]

Saw Graham Parker & The Rumour once at Pinkpop in The Netherlands. Still one of the most spectaculair acts i've ever seen.

[cristobalmartin]

Good Rock ' n Roll ! Thank you GP

[sidie]

Never take your Soul Shoes off.Great stuff!!

[ostrogoths]

Still as good as the last time i saw them Colston Hall Bristol 1976.

[HENRIETTAKRINKLE]

"This Is More Like Seventy-something" but what the hell...these codgers can still rock with the best of them!

[Brookesbond]

this is great stuff, these guys still got it Man,

[GreenManalishiUSA]

Granddad can rock it...He's still got it!  Nice 'n rooty.

[solomail]

better than when they were young. so great.

[johnholkham]

Surely an outtake from Exile on Main Street. I don’t think I’ve ever heard a better Stones tribute .

[inrepairagain]

Really hard time in which Graham came out. Not punk and not old. Graham was himself along the journey,

[snaholo]

glad they have gotten back together & can't wait to see them at the Stone Pony . . . these guys know how to rock n roll - watch & learn, young pups, watch & learn

[ovidioblanconieto]

Dicho stilo soul konkretamente siempre resulta d lo màs gratifikante...y certero para ste mi moment d relax..//..¡¡WAY!!

[factorylad]

saw brindsley in the early 70s, that must be a lot of notes he played since lol.

[roypreston]

Yes, we have all aged. I did always like Graham Parker. He has been underrated. White soul singers are van morrison, graham Parker, joe cocker ... cANT REMFMBER. WHAT i mean iz thsg grH. P SANG pfrety strong.

[oppothumbs]

The best kept secret in the west. PLease put Graham in the Hall of Shame before he dies. Also the Smiths, Todd Rundgren, And The (incredible) Replacements. Rescind Joan Jett while you're at it.