Videos
2/15/24
I was hesitant to post such raw live versions of these songs but I have reached what I’ve dubbed my Why The Fuck Not phase. It comes directly after the What Have I Got To Lose phase, the If Not Now When phase, and conversely, the dreaded Why Bother … at 73 I’m Almost Dead phase. I lived through all of those and hopefully I’ll live through this one as well;-)-
Truth is, I’ve been trying to get decent video takes of these songs for while but whereas I could play them all the way through in front of people, I couldn’t get through a whole take while looking at myself on the iPad screen. I’d see myself do something weird and flub a chord or miss a lyric. A promoter in the area asked me to record a few songs this way as without live video he could not even consider booking me. Talking to my pal Mugs about this stuff, he suggested I take the cover off the iPad and turn it around “so as not to be lookin’ yer ugly mug … you forgot there are 2 cameras, you knucklehead” I think were his exact words. So within a day I had 6 decent takes. Fair warning; The song “They Ain’t Ever Comin’ Home” is a sad, angry commentary on gun violence in schools which some people may find disturbing. It was painful to write and it’s painful to sing but I think these words must be spoken and the story must be told.
All 6 are also posted on YouTube (@paulwarrenjacobs), as well as here.
And you know why? Why the fuck not, what have I got to lose, hell I’m old, 73, almost dead … if not now, when?
✌️❤️🎸🎶
I was hesitant to post such raw live versions of these songs but I have reached what I’ve dubbed my Why The Fuck Not phase. It comes directly after the What Have I Got To Lose phase, the If Not Now When phase, and conversely, the dreaded Why Bother … at 73 I’m Almost Dead phase. I lived through all of those and hopefully I’ll live through this one as well;-)-
Truth is, I’ve been trying to get decent video takes of these songs for while but whereas I could play them all the way through in front of people, I couldn’t get through a whole take while looking at myself on the iPad screen. I’d see myself do something weird and flub a chord or miss a lyric. A promoter in the area asked me to record a few songs this way as without live video he could not even consider booking me. Talking to my pal Mugs about this stuff, he suggested I take the cover off the iPad and turn it around “so as not to be lookin’ yer ugly mug … you forgot there are 2 cameras, you knucklehead” I think were his exact words. So within a day I had 6 decent takes. Fair warning; The song “They Ain’t Ever Comin’ Home” is a sad, angry commentary on gun violence in schools which some people may find disturbing. It was painful to write and it’s painful to sing but I think these words must be spoken and the story must be told.
All 6 are also posted on YouTube (@paulwarrenjacobs), as well as here.
And you know why? Why the fuck not, what have I got to lose, hell I’m old, 73, almost dead … if not now, when?
✌️❤️🎸🎶
They Ain't Ever Comin' Home (Jacobs)
This is My Life (Jacobs)
Don't Say Goodbye (Jacobs)
Help Me I've Fallen (and I Can't Get Up) (Jacobs)
Angel From Montgomery (Prine)
Broken Man (Jacobs)
The below video is pretty much unedited though it was re-colorized and the audio compressed by Rich Brotman. This was when The Last Band on Earth had been at it since May 1985 and had just re-formed after 3 members left. The this was a really fun gig and worth the hour long watch. The set develops from beginning to end and is a great example of what it was like at The Bitter End when we played, which was about every 3 weeks for about 4 years in the late 80s. I love seeing and hearing my '68 Les Paul Gold Top and, not for nothin', seeing the hair on my head!!!! But really ... after watching this video, I understand why we kept going for so long. The quality of the songs, the vocals, the soloing, the energy, all just so high!!!
This was a damn good band!!! Enjoy this set from 1986!!
This video is dedicated to the memory of Bill Masoff who passed in 2023. RIP Bill
The personnel: Marz Marleau; Gtr, Vocals, Paul Warren Jacobs; Gtr, Vocals, Mugs Ross; Drums,
Bill Masoff (decd 2023); Bass, Pete Bonsangue; Keys
This was a damn good band!!! Enjoy this set from 1986!!
This video is dedicated to the memory of Bill Masoff who passed in 2023. RIP Bill
The personnel: Marz Marleau; Gtr, Vocals, Paul Warren Jacobs; Gtr, Vocals, Mugs Ross; Drums,
Bill Masoff (decd 2023); Bass, Pete Bonsangue; Keys
The Last Band on Earth @ The Bitter End, NYC 09/06/1986
Bliss Street Musical
Photo by: Esme R. Smith, @BettyCanSnap
Photo by: Esme R. Smith, @BettyCanSnap
The above photos are from the City Winery performance on February 28th, 2024
Below is the Link to The Bliss Street Videos (You'll Have to Cut And Paste)
I played Lead and Rhythm Guitar for the show which ran from April 27th to May 20th 2023 at The Theatre For The New City, First Ave NYC. These videos are from that run along with the original cast recording. Google Bliss Street Original for more info.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIHJe49SOPWj3Szd0cjBXDXMFPdfJpe9m
Below is the Link to The Bliss Street Videos (You'll Have to Cut And Paste)
I played Lead and Rhythm Guitar for the show which ran from April 27th to May 20th 2023 at The Theatre For The New City, First Ave NYC. These videos are from that run along with the original cast recording. Google Bliss Street Original for more info.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIHJe49SOPWj3Szd0cjBXDXMFPdfJpe9m