James – Sit Down (2001 final live performance )

James – Live in Manchester 2001.

I always felt this was one of the better versions of “Sit Down”. At the time (2001) this performance was supposed to be their “Last Waltz” and this song, the final farewell to their hometown fans, marking the end of the band at the end of the song. You can almost sense Mark Hunter (keyboard) drawing out the beginning, attempting to avoid the inevitable end of the song and the group. That said, in actuality Tim Booth was having one final argument with other members as to how the song should be played. I also found it kind of sad that he leaves the stage by himself, but then again he put himself in that position.

From the DVD “Getting Away With It” (highly recommended).

Duration : 0:8:18


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25 Responses to James – Sit Down (2001 final live performance )

  1. pepepastrana says:

    First time is see …
    First time is see this group, but Mr.Esquinca reccomended it. he usually recommeds pretty good stuff. I liked it, thumbs up.

  2. Madyetmellow says:

    Awesome tune this. …
    Awesome tune this. I rememeber it from way back. To me it has become the unofficial world superbikes anthem. Every single year whatever band is playing they sing this and the crowd (myself included) goes mad. Pure magic :D

    10/10

  3. ukjones99 says:

    truly world class. …
    truly world class…..
    ………….end of

  4. cricketbat08 says:

    @robbie6m Thanks …
    @robbie6m Thanks for the message. There are some brilliant Irish musicians, too!! :)

  5. robbie6m says:

    @cricketbat08
    I’m …

    @cricketbat08
    I’m not English but you are so right :)

  6. kingbobius says:

    Brilliant.
    Brilliant.

  7. MrAndymac1888 says:

    Why’s this only got …
    Why’s this only got 190,00 views? its awesome, it takes me back a lot of years, back to the good days :)

  8. matdelta1 says:

    great lyrics
    great lyrics

  9. matdelta1 says:

    @ferretsofmckenna I …
    @ferretsofmckenna I know Dave too. Live near him

  10. ferretsofmckenna says:

    i know the drumer …
    i know the drumer hes awsome

  11. lizzie2kuk1 says:

    Love it …….love …
    Love it …….love it ….takes me right back..

  12. bigals1000 says:

    What a song beast …
    What a song beast band i have seen live by miles

  13. rossatron200 says:

    a sing myself to …
    a sing myself to sleep a song from the darkest hour

  14. theMacvarish says:

    Never seen this …
    Never seen this before today, Anyone2u, thanks for posting it. I am forever in the dark,in a field with 100,000 others, standing up and sitting down in time with the song.

  15. left4james says:

    Tune yeah
    Tune yeah

  16. avfcmickdaly says:

    @ramma77 …well …
    @ramma77 …well said bud…..doesn’t matter what you spend on a band…it’s how you appreciate the band that makes you the “fan”.

  17. avfcmickdaly says:

    the happiest …
    the happiest depression song i’ve ever heard

  18. bobbik says:

    this absolutely …
    this absolutely quality,awesome upload,thankyou!!

  19. andyturner9 says:

    FANBLOODYTASIC!!!
    FANBLOODYTASIC!!!

  20. woodyfurball says:

    this AINT rock, its …
    this AINT rock, its JAMES get it right fudd, Manchester produces Class! Ohhh Matron, sit down next to me, go listen to Chas n Foookin Dave, they`ll rawk your apples n pairs bollocks off , sorted Innit!

  21. oportorichman says:

    beautifulll ! …
    beautifulll ! almost make me cry! i shoul were there :(
    great band! fantastic soul

  22. 64034J says:

    Great version of …
    Great version of great song. I like it.

  23. MusicAddicted06 says:

    OH MY GOD I …
    OH MY GOD I LOOOOOOOVE THEM!!!!!!!!

  24. Louisesmiles009 says:

    I saw them on …
    I saw them on Monday, amazing :)

  25. leeofbacup says:

    @ramma77 It;s …
    @ramma77 It;s pointless arguing as I have no opinion on the matter. The land lord at my local used this account a few days back to play music videos on his big screen but tens of people were using the computer to put songs on, it could of been written by anyone. To be quite honest I think James are shit. But i will just say that going out buying merchandise and genuine CDs is supporting your favourite acts more than pirating stuff. any way you are boring me now. goodbye