Episode 20

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Published on:

22nd May 2023

Jo the Waiter

"Young men need love special."

In this episode, we look back at the quirky yet hugely popular fan favourite track, Jo the Waiter, from Tubeway Army's self-titled debut album in 1978.

From the person who inspired the song to its various live versions, let's tackle the folk-style track ahead of Gary's acoustic tour later this year.

Clips used:

  • Tubeway Army - Jo the Waiter
  • Gary Numan - Jo the Waiter (live, 2004 - Shepherd's Bush)
  • Gary Numan - Jo the Waiter (live, 2022 - Wembley Arena)
  • Gary Numan - Jo the Waiter (live, 2019 - Aberdeen)
  • The Orb - Jo the Waiter

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Electric Friends: A Gary Numan Podcast
Celebrating the songs by a musical pioneer
Celebrating the music of electronic pioneer Gary Numan, track-by-track. Each episode delves into a different Gary Numan song from various albums and eras in a non-linear journey.

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