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WGFA @ Shepparton




In the discussions about the Shepperton version of WGFA filmed for the Kids
are Alright - accoridng to a 1978 interview in Trouser Press w/ Jeff Stein -
the band had finished their set, including WGFA, and came backstage thinking
they were done.  Stein felt he really hadn't nailed "the definitive" WGFA, and
asked the band to do it again.  Pete (in his humble fashion) immediately got
totally pissed off, but agreed.  He came onstage in a serious mocking mood,
which explains his exaggerated gesticulations during the first part of the
song.  After the synth break, though, Stein felt that PT came out with more
serious Rock & Roll emotion & power than he had ever seen...

So there were 2 versions recorded that night, and most of the film comes from
the final take (including the smashing sequence).  BTW - if you haven't read
that Trouser Press interview, its a great one.

- Mason