The Jam Live - When You're Young (HD)

1979

[andrewallen]

Between 1979- 1982 The jam ruled Britain

[Saraamr]

39 years ago but the years just melted away. I loved him then I love him now ....so ahead of his time. When you listen to the lyrics of the songs on Setting Sons now they are so much more relevant with life experiences!!!!

[stevewebster]

61 years young, Blessed to have seen play 20+ times.
Paul was the best Songwriter to come out of late 70's Britain.
Every song we could relate to - he seemed so 'tuned in'.
Ably backed by Bruce and Rick we use to how 'any guitar and any bass drum' could make so much noise and instilled so much life into us.
The tunes remain timeless classics. Great to grow up with 🥁🎸👏🏻

[johnshoesmith]

Such a amazing group, 80s memories, shite goverment and ideas for the young, but such good times for us music wise, and the kids were together and not trying to stab each other in there crews .fight the system not each other

[raboneill]

PS....I am pissed but still know great music....Ocean Colour Scene on the juke box..not bad

[heathersw]

45 years later and this song still kills it. My favorite Jam song of all time.

[spookerz]

You really didn't see many bass players on the stage with energy like Bruce Foxton. He is one of the best modern rock bassists that I've seen.

[Prellium]

The best 3 piece band ever. Nirvana and Green Day a go at it but nope sorry, The Jam are still number 1.

[raboneill]

No matter how many years have passed there is still no band to beat the no.. definitely not Oasis

[dathoneladrel]

Wow! I'm a fifty year old fan of The Jam who has, at one time or another, owned every single seven inch (single) and twelve inch (LP) the band ever produced, but I have to say that THIS is the best live performance of one of my favourite songs of theirs that I have ever seen!

[michaeldemetriou]

‘..why the world is your oyster but the future’s a clam’ 😳

‘They let you think you’re king but you’re really a pawn’ 😳😳! Superb 👌🏻

[melaniebrignell]

A 21 YEAR OLD WRITING LYRICS LIKE THAT IN THATCHER'S ENGLAND 🇬🇧 I SAW THE WORLD IN A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE & IT SHAPED ME FROM 15 TO 59 .I WON'T COMPROMISE MY INTEGRITY & HAVE BEEN ANTI ESTABLISHMENT THANKS TO THE LEARNING CURVE IN PAUL'S SINCERE OBSERVATIONS & INSIGHTS .HE REALLY HAD GRITTY TOPIC'S TO WRITE & DELIVER WITH SUCH 'VERVE' BOY ABOUT BOY BUTTERFLY THE & NEED LIZA FROM A RIFLES PRECIOUS…TO BE SOMEONE...👍 THANKS PAUL FOR THE SONGS OF MY YOUTH I AM STRONGER & WISER 👍🇬🇧💖

[charliegeorge.]

Broke my effin heart and killed my soul when they split up! 7 times in concert and tbh don't think I've ever forgiven Paul. Those lyrics he penned in jam days time after time will never be forgotten, tried so hard to dig the council thing but the jam live and it's raw energy and fans who knew every single lyric of every album track and b sides of hits would never be repeated.
Paul. Bruce and Rick thanks for that magic era!

[KokeGmz]

The Jam and Unknown Pleasures behind. Gorgeous image.

[chrismorrison]

was there ever a band like this EVER? no one even comes close.

[michaelscreen]

Now I don't have time on my side it makes even more sense. Amazing it was written by a nineteen year old

[johnlinighan]

Ricks drumming at the end of the song, brilliant

[MichaelCasanovaMusic]

The Jam always got such a massive sound for a 3 piece band. Great stuff

[billythemountainbear]

Whoa-oh, whoa-oh
Life is timeless, days are long when you're young
You used to fall in love with everyone
Any guitar and any bass drum
Life is a drink and you get drunk when you're young
Life is new and there's things to be done
You can't wait to be grown up
Acceptance into the capital world
You pull on some weed, then you pull on someone when you're young

But you find out life isn't like that
It's so hard to comprehend
Why you set up your dreams to have them smashed in the end

But you don't mind you've got time on your side
And they're never gonna make you stand in line
You're just waiting for the right time

Whoa-oh, whoa-oh
You're fearless and brave, you can't be stopped when you're young
You swear you're never-ever gonna work for someone
No corporations for the new-age sons
Tears of rage roll down your face
But still you say it's fun

And you find out life isn't like that
It's so hard to understand
Why the world is your oyster but your future's a clam

It's got you in its grip before you're born
It's done with the use of a dice and a board
They let you think you're king but you're really a pawn

Whoa-oh, whoa-oa
Whoa-oh

You're fearless and brave, you can't be stopped when you're young
You used to fall in love with everyone
Any guitar and any bass drum
Whoa-oh, whoa-oh (going home, going home)
Whoa-oh, whoa-oh (going home, going home)
Whoa-oh, whoa-oh (going home, going home)
Whoa-oh, whoa-oh (going home, going home)
Whoa-oh, whoa-oh (going home, going home)
Whoa-oh, whoa-oh...

[neiltaylor]

Ridiculously good, shame someone had nailed the crowd to the floor...