Roxy Music | Street Life | Top of the Pops | 22 November 1973

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This is my restoration of the recently surfaced footage of Roxy’s November ‘73 “Street Life” Top of the Pops appearance.

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“Wish everybody would leave me alone,” were the first words of Roxy Music’s electrifying third single, “Street Life”. It was November 1973, and for Bryan Ferry and his outlandishly attired colleagues, there was zero chance of peace and quiet. Their new album, Stranded, was their second in eight months, while Ferry had complicated matters by starting a solo career, reaching the Top 10 in October with his cover of Dylan’s “A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall”.

But there were problems behind the scenes. Roxy were used to having short-term bassists (five came and went during 1971–’73), but a much more controversial personnel change occurred in July ’73 when Brian Eno, their leopardskin-clad synth operator, quit the band after clashing with the increasingly autocratic Ferry. Eno was replaced by Edwin (Eddie) Jobson, an 18-year-old violinist/keyboardist who’d played on Ferry’s 1973 solo LP, These Foolish Things. In a further change, Roxy abandoned their policy of not releasing singles from albums, and “Street Life” (a UK Top 10 hit) was also the opening track of Stranded. But how would their fanbase react to this post-Eno music?”

David Cavanagh from The Making Of… Roxy Music’s ‘Street Life’ – from Uncut Magazine, November 2009

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In the absence of an official promo video for Street Life, this mimed TOTP appearance is very valuable. Thankfully, Roxy put on a great performance, and the BBC production, editing and special effects are really good.

I worked from several sources, and fixed many issues, and this video is definitely an audio and a visual improvement on the poor quality uploads previously circulating.

The original TOTP appearance abruptly ends once Ferry had sung the final line, “…that’s really something”. Rather than cut the song off before the outro, or have blank screen time after the performance ends, I’ve added a re-edit of the scene from earlier in the song, of Ferry clicking his fingers. In addition, I added some retro special effects to mimic the 70’s TOTP style.

Hope you dig it!

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Credits
Video sources: :
Roxy Music • Street Life • Top of the Pops • BBC Television • Broadcast 22nd November 1973

Audio Sources:
Audio:
Roxy Music • Street Life • From the album Stranded.

Musicians:
Bryan Ferry – Vocals, Piano
Paul Thompson – Drums
Phil Manzanera – Guitars
Andy Mackay – Saxophone
Eddie Jobson – Keyboards / Violin
Chris Thomas – Bass

Produced by Chris Thomas

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I was 13 when I watched this on TOTP that winter night in 1973, I can remember going to my bedroom when TOTP ended and looking in my wardrobe and thinking I need new clothes, and I said goodbye to T-Rex, SLADE, The Sweet and Co, Roxy Music were THE band until punk in late 76, ENO opened up everyone ears to the new sound and ferry's style, panache, swagger and stage presence was total, Phil's guitaring was as good as anyone at the time, the whole band were next level in everything, sound, style, attitude, lyrics, what they sang about, they paved the way for everyone, listening to them today they are still ahead of everyone who charts today, music has regressed a lot since X-Factor etc,

sickssix

'You may be stranded if you stick around'...BEAUTIFUL and clever double meaning - to me...At Least!!!

robindutt

This track is phenomenal, the composition is so eclectic and complex with punk, rock and classical. It’s so beyond its years and undoubtedly influenced 80’s music and beyond.

lisapenny

February 2024! Love Bryan Ferry & Roxy Music! Thanks!!!💙💙💙💙💙🦩

DonnaGisellaTranchel

Ferry is so good, he even takes lip syncing to another level.

dannycarter

Remember this is nearly 50 years ago… still stands up today! Hail, hail

ADUNBAR

Much has been said here about the brilliance of the group. All so true ! I want to add to that and to sing out loud the praise of Paul Thompson and John Gustafson. The dynamic duo in the background. What a fantastic drive these two provide. Unparalleled in my opinion.

josjanssen

Three members of E.L.O. looking on, stunned by Ferry's stage presence, at 1.43.

umskiddy

There is something magical about this astonishing song. Roxy Music with Bryan Ferry. Again you blow me away. Such amazing talent. This song has a real bite or edge to it. Intense. Bryan was an amazing singer but Roxy Music were one the greatest pop bands out there no doubt ! Sheer class. Style.

alanburge

Back in ‘74, the first Roxy Music I ever heard. Still sounds amazing.

caryheuchert

I loved Roxy Music (esp Mr Ferry) when I was at Secondary School but my friends didn't get it. Went see them in the Usher Hall Edinburgh when I was 16 - amazing! 😘

jenniferkettles

This, both ends burning, and out of the blue absolutely phenomenal.Roxy Music unsurpassed

ann-marielannin

Great band. Great artists, they take what they see everyday (cars noise) and make a song of it. This is my favorite song by them. Damn I can still see myself in my friends basment listening to this on his sterio in the 70's. Time goes by fast.

WilberWiley

Every Roxy song I really like has iconic guitar part by Phil Mazanera, The most underrated Guitarist of the 70S. 1 name or 6.

baronoflivonia.

Loved this exciting song from first hearing it in 1973 and it remains my favourite by Roxy Music. Great guitar hook and Eddie Jobson brings quite a "proggy" sound with his violin and keyboards.

robertmac