Tony Wilson's time-capsule of chaos — punk's birth certificate, signed in spit and safety pins.
A compilation of performances by bands taken from his previous TV shows in the late 70's, such as "So It Goes", hosted by Tony Wilson. Featuring: Sex Pistols, Elvis Costello, Buzzcocks, John Cooper Clarke, Iggy Pop, Wreckless Eric, Ian Dury, Penetration, Blondie, Fall, Jam, Jordan, Devo, Tom Robinson Band, Johnny Thunder, Elvis Costello, XTC, Jonathan Richman, Nick Lowe, Siouxie & the Banshees, Cherry Vanilla & Magazine.
Production
Tony Wilson's anarchic 'So It Goes' aesthetic intact.
Practical Effects
Raw performances before music videos ruined everything.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Tony Wilson founded Factory Records the same year this footage was originally broadcast, essentially using 'So It Goes' as talent scouting.
The 1986 compilation release coincided with punk's first nostalgia wave — Wilson essentially sold the revolution back to itself.
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