Read 'em and Weep Live

tobyman2941 · 20 Mar 2013, 02:22

Was just wondering if anyone could help me, I'm looking for the live version of Read 'em and Weep from what I think was a TV spot in 1981/82. It used to be on YouTube, however so did a lot of things. It would be great to see it again, it was a really interesting performance from what I remember so if anyone has it I would be eternally grateful

Toby

wolfy35 · 20 Mar 2013, 16:29

I would suggest your best bet would be to ask our very own random speller Wario on his youtube channel he has some rare & classic gems

tobyman2941 · 20 Mar 2013, 23:51

Thanks, I did try message Wario's channel a few weeks ago but heard nothing, I just thought I'd try a wider audience before giving up

Adje · 21 Mar 2013, 00:10

I know of 'I'm Gonna Love her for Both of Us' and 'Peel Out' but I don't recall ever seeing 'Read m and Weep' on YT

duke knooby · 21 Mar 2013, 00:21

if i remember right, that was meat in the big frills white silk shirt for that performance??

i think wario is your best bet

tobyman2941 · 21 Mar 2013, 03:29

Yeah definitely something along those lines, the thing that stood out was that it was actually live as apposed to most of the other TV stuff he was doing at the time (Though now I'm beginning to question whether it was for TV). And although it perhaps wasn't the most technically brilliant performance, Meat was pouring everything into it, mainly litres of sweat, but the rest too. I shall pm Wario I think, thanks for the replies

Evil Ernie · 21 Mar 2013, 06:03

I can't find it, but I remember that performance... Bleh. His voice sucked during that era.

He just wasn't back at that point. His only saving Grace is that Jim wrote him a full album of AWESOME songs. Too bad he wasn't able to promote it very much and it sold poorly.

Can you imagine DR with BA level vocals?

RSG · 21 Mar 2013, 09:06

Actually I enjoy Dead Ringer for its music, and its vocals. He has sang songs like Dead Ringer on the TV that sound very awesome a couple decades after , but I hear Dead Ringer and it's a fun album. I've grown to enjoy this one and it didn't take that long.

loaferman61 · 21 Mar 2013, 14:10

I have the clip someplace on one of my computers or gadgets. I thought the performance was excellent and it is one of my favorite videos. If you still can not find it PM me so I will remember it and I will look for it over the weekend.

loaferman61 · 21 Mar 2013, 14:20

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Originally Posted by tobyman2941

Yeah definitely something along those lines, the thing that stood out was that it was actually live as apposed to most of the other TV stuff he was doing at the time (Though now I'm beginning to question whether it was for TV). And although it perhaps wasn't the most technically brilliant performance, Meat was pouring everything into it, mainly litres of sweat, but the rest too. I shall pm Wario I think, thanks for the replies

It is the video where someone on production gets the bright idea to turn the screen blue in places. I agree Meat may not have 100% to give but he gives 100% of what he does have and brings it with all he has. I like it.

tobyman2941 · 21 Mar 2013, 14:55

Yes I totally agree, he puts it all out there, and this performance certainly epitomised that, in my eyes anyway. And yes I definitely remember the video being particularly blue, especially in the middle 8 if I remember correctly. Anyway, PM sent, I'd really appreciate it if you manage to find it. Thanks

Wario · 21 Mar 2013, 15:10

I get this all the time about weep live. I have the video, but Meat has told me a year ago to take it down, so its off.

heres the AUDIO ONLY on sound cloud Ive uploaded:
http://soundcloud.com/warioloaf/meat...d-em-weep-live

Of course if meat asks me to remove this off sound cloud ill oblige. so listen while you can.

RSG · 21 Mar 2013, 15:38

Perhaps if a Meat Box Set or something was released this video could be on it. Just as it is.

Wario · 21 Mar 2013, 15:45

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Originally Posted by RSG

Perhaps if a Meat Box Set or something was released this video could be on it. Just as it is.

with remastered audio and you have a deal

tobyman2941 · 21 Mar 2013, 16:13

Thanks, that was amazing to listen to at least. It is a shame he won't allow it on YouTube though, I personally loved this video as I'm sure many did. We're all aware of the struggles he had with his voice at that time and I feel this video shows his endurance and strength at this time. I mean imagine if he had jacked it in at that point. He carried on and did so much more, I think performances like this should be honoured and not silenced. Then we must respect Meat's wishes

anotherday · 22 Mar 2013, 00:34

That was SUPER COOL!

Mr. Happy · 22 Mar 2013, 04:37

Ok, that was just flat out incredible, it's even better than the studio version

How has this not been a setlist regular since forever?

I. Just. But. What? He performed this ONCE?

Evil Ernie · 22 Mar 2013, 05:05

It started out okay, but he lost his voice as it went on.

I understand what people say when he put everything that he has into it, as I think that he does that every time. It's just way better when he has it.

Paul Richardson · 22 Mar 2013, 06:03

That was incredible, especially for 81/82. Can't understand why Meat wouldn't want that performance out there.

Evil Ernie · 23 Mar 2013, 04:44

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Originally Posted by Paul Richardson

That was incredible, especially for 81/82. Can't understand why Meat wouldn't want that performance out there.

IMO, he shouldn't have a choice... but that's just me.

Paul Richardson · 23 Mar 2013, 11:28

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Originally Posted by Evil Ernie

IMO, he shouldn't have a choice... but that's just me.

I agree, it was a TV broadcast after all. While he might not like the performance, it was free to air so can hardly be described as a bootleg.

PanicLord · 23 Mar 2013, 11:56

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Originally Posted by Mr. Happy

Ok, that was just flat out incredible, it's even better than the studio version

How has this not been a setlist regular since forever?

I. Just. But. What? He performed this ONCE?

I'm sure I've seen or read somewhere that Meat saw Barry Manilow performing this live and then never wanted to do it ever again!

Moonlight shadow · 23 Mar 2013, 12:20

Fantastic and emotional perfomance.

Evil One · 23 Mar 2013, 12:38

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Originally Posted by Mr. Happy

I. Just. But. What? He performed this ONCE?

More than once. It was done on the Dead Ringer tour and twice on the Storytellers tour.

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Originally Posted by PanicLord

I'm sure I've seen or read somewhere that Meat saw Barry Manilow performing this live and then never wanted to do it ever again!

This is correct.

Benny · 23 Mar 2013, 17:52

great live version! wow

20 Mar 2013, 02:22	#1
tobyman2941 Rookie Join Date: 02.03.2008 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 10	Read 'em and Weep Live Was just wondering if anyone could help me, I'm looking for the live version of Read 'em and Weep from what I think was a TV spot in 1981/82. It used to be on YouTube, however so did a lot of things. It would be great to see it again, it was a really interesting performance from what I remember so if anyone has it I would be eternally grateful Toby

20 Mar 2013, 16:29	#2
wolfy35 Dangerous on a full moon Join Date: 14.03.2007 Location: Standing on the outside, Looking in on you Posts: 751	I would suggest your best bet would be to ask our very own random speller Wario on his youtube channel he has some rare & classic gems

20 Mar 2013, 23:51	#3
tobyman2941 Rookie Join Date: 02.03.2008 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 10	Thanks, I did try message Wario's channel a few weeks ago but heard nothing, I just thought I'd try a wider audience before giving up

21 Mar 2013, 00:10	#4
Adje trying to be realistic Join Date: 28.09.2007 Location: Posts: 1,959	I know of 'I'm Gonna Love her for Both of Us' and 'Peel Out' but I don't recall ever seeing 'Read m and Weep' on YT

21 Mar 2013, 00:21	#5
duke knooby Mega Loafer Join Date: 24.06.2005 Location: belfast Posts: 17,888	if i remember right, that was meat in the big frills white silk shirt for that performance?? i think wario is your best bet

21 Mar 2013, 03:29	#6
tobyman2941 Rookie Join Date: 02.03.2008 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 10	Yeah definitely something along those lines, the thing that stood out was that it was actually live as apposed to most of the other TV stuff he was doing at the time (Though now I'm beginning to question whether it was for TV). And although it perhaps wasn't the most technically brilliant performance, Meat was pouring everything into it, mainly litres of sweat, but the rest too. I shall pm Wario I think, thanks for the replies

21 Mar 2013, 06:03	#7
Evil Ernie Super Loafer Join Date: 03.06.2011 Posts: 667	I can't find it, but I remember that performance... Bleh. His voice sucked during that era. He just wasn't back at that point. His only saving Grace is that Jim wrote him a full album of AWESOME songs. Too bad he wasn't able to promote it very much and it sold poorly. Can you imagine DR with BA level vocals?

21 Mar 2013, 09:06	#8
RSG Mega Loafer Join Date: 27.07.2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,296	Actually I enjoy Dead Ringer for its music, and its vocals. He has sang songs like Dead Ringer on the TV that sound very awesome a couple decades after , but I hear Dead Ringer and it's a fun album. I've grown to enjoy this one and it didn't take that long.

21 Mar 2013, 14:10	#9
loaferman61 Mega Loafer Join Date: 27.03.2003 Location: In the dark Posts: 1,557	I have the clip someplace on one of my computers or gadgets. I thought the performance was excellent and it is one of my favorite videos. If you still can not find it PM me so I will remember it and I will look for it over the weekend.

21 Mar 2013, 14:55	#11
tobyman2941 Rookie Join Date: 02.03.2008 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 10	Yes I totally agree, he puts it all out there, and this performance certainly epitomised that, in my eyes anyway. And yes I definitely remember the video being particularly blue, especially in the middle 8 if I remember correctly. Anyway, PM sent, I'd really appreciate it if you manage to find it. Thanks

21 Mar 2013, 15:10	#12
Wario Monstro helps me spell things... Join Date: 05.01.2007 Location: Masculine, Pennsylvania Posts: 9,105	I get this all the time about weep live. I have the video, but Meat has told me a year ago to take it down, so its off. heres the AUDIO ONLY on sound cloud Ive uploaded: http://soundcloud.com/warioloaf/meat...d-em-weep-live Of course if meat asks me to remove this off sound cloud ill oblige. so listen while you can.

21 Mar 2013, 15:38	#13
RSG Mega Loafer Join Date: 27.07.2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,296	Perhaps if a Meat Box Set or something was released this video could be on it. Just as it is.

21 Mar 2013, 16:13	#15
tobyman2941 Rookie Join Date: 02.03.2008 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 10	Thanks, that was amazing to listen to at least. It is a shame he won't allow it on YouTube though, I personally loved this video as I'm sure many did. We're all aware of the struggles he had with his voice at that time and I feel this video shows his endurance and strength at this time. I mean imagine if he had jacked it in at that point. He carried on and did so much more, I think performances like this should be honoured and not silenced. Then we must respect Meat's wishes

22 Mar 2013, 00:34	#16
anotherday Super Loafer Join Date: 12.10.2012 Posts: 802	That was SUPER COOL!

22 Mar 2013, 04:37	#17
Mr. Happy Guest Join Date: 13.02.2010 Location: Posts: 736	Ok, that was just flat out incredible, it's even better than the studio version How has this not been a setlist regular since forever? I. Just. But. What? He performed this ONCE?

22 Mar 2013, 05:05	#18
Evil Ernie Super Loafer Join Date: 03.06.2011 Posts: 667	It started out okay, but he lost his voice as it went on. I understand what people say when he put everything that he has into it, as I think that he does that every time. It's just way better when he has it.

22 Mar 2013, 06:03	#19
Paul Richardson Super Loafer Join Date: 16.05.2010 Posts: 535	That was incredible, especially for 81/82. Can't understand why Meat wouldn't want that performance out there.

23 Mar 2013, 12:20	#23
Moonlight shadow Super Loafer Join Date: 27.11.2004 Location: Huelva Andalucia Spain Posts: 248	Fantastic and emotional perfomance.

23 Mar 2013, 17:52	#25
Benny Massive Loafer Join Date: 07.09.2005 Location: Posts: 3,084	great live version! wow