The Jam - Going Underground (TROS TOp 50 1980) • TopPop

Today, May 25, 2022, is Paul Weller's 64th birthday.

Paul John Weller (born John William Weller; 25 May 1958) is an English singer-songwriter and musician. Weller achieved fame with the punk rock/new wave/mod revival band The Jam (1972–1982). He had further success with the blue-eyed soul music of the Style Council (1983–1989), before establishing himself as a solo artist with his eponymous 1992 album.

Despite widespread critical recognition as a singer, lyricist, and guitarist, Weller has remained a national, rather than international, star and much of his songwriting is rooted in English society. Many of his songs with the Jam had lyrics about working class life. He was the principal figure of the 1970s and 1980s mod revival, often referred to as "The Modfather", and an influence on Britpop bands such as Oasis.

The Jam were an English mod revival/punk rock band during the 1970s and early 1980s, which formed in 1972 at Sheerwater Secondary School in Woking, in the county of Surrey. The band released 18 consecutive Top 40 singles in the United Kingdom, from their debut in 1977 to their break-up in December 1982, including four number one hits.

"Going Underground" is the first single to reach the no #1 chart position by The Jam, released in March 1980. It debuted at #1 in the UK Singles Chart, spending three weeks at the top. It was the first of three instant chart-toppers for the group.
This video was recorded and broadcast in the TROS Top 50 tv show of June 5, 1980

Broadcast date: 05-06-1980
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[jordanpeters]

Woking massive! What a group! Incredible

[ErGeFo]

Stood the test of time very well, like many of their tracks.

[mod]

Just when you think you’ve seem them all...fantastic

[milesanddizzy]

Holy cow, what a great song!! Fantastic video...

[goonerbeau]

And the public get what the public wants and a track that went straight in at No.1 in the UK. Every element of the track is a hook, a slogan, a moment-coming over like a 3 minute manifesto.
'Going Underground' intended to be an event - the market made sure it felt like one.

[thatsgirl]

Let's 'Jam'.... that drummer's got the Beat! Good song... Nice Looking Guys!! Super Cool Video! 😎 🥶
Happy Wednesday... thank you for sharing! 💖

[Freddie-xs]

Just a classic from the Jam like all the songs

[TheRaandu]

Looks ahead of its time, mid 80' s

[shyman]

As interesting to watch was the audience member (0:26) who appeared to be in a trance as she allowed the music to take her to another dimension.

[TROTHofficial]

Bij het bloed van Odin! Waar is de geweldige "Since Yesterday" clip van :Strawberry Switchblade: uit 1985?

[angelaandersons]

The 'modfather' Sir Paul Weller x

[aileenbanks]

Happy Birthday Paul Weller my brother worked Bruce Foxton also with the Jam

[Urlocallordandsavior]

The most energy I've seen Weller attempting to lip-sync "Going Underground" on a music TV show (so far that I've seen).

[dannygreen]

Looks like Paul and Bruce are playing Yamahas. Where did their Rickenbackers go?

[markmm]

Never seen this clip. At least Weller looks interested more than he did on TOTP!

[JDCUSA]

Is that a red headed mannequin at 0:26 and again at 0:31?

[mikeburditt]

Not even looking at the band whilst they're playing. What a waste.
Timeless song.

[christopherharmon]

Sorta seems wrong to see Paul playing anything but a black Rickenbacker...