Radiohead are awkward buggers. We noticed it a few weeks back, when they were teasing us like Jessica bloody Rabbit over their new album ‘A Moon Shaped Pool’, but nothing represents their incessant desire to string us all along more than their refusal to play ‘Creep’ live.
One of their biggest hits – and probably the song with the most mainstream recognition – the last time the band played the track was back in 2009, apparently. We don’t keep a record, but obviously as this is The Internet and Radiohead, other people do.
That is, until last night (23rd May), where they busted it out in Paris. “This is for the funny guy shouting for ‘Creep’ at the back”, Thom Yorke joked, “if only to shock you.”
Look. There’s proof in the video ‘below’.
Being fair, it’s understandable they don’t play it that often. Yorke has described it as “crap” in the past, after all – probably because he knows Patrick Kielty’s mid 90s TV cover of it is the definitive version (ask your parents – Ed). However, with their ‘A Moon Shaped Pool’ shows so far featuring varied set lists, it may get a few more run outs in the coming weeks. Possibly. Don’t hold your breath.
Last night also saw the band tackle their latest take on ‘True Love Waits’, the song from their latest album they’ve been kicking about since the 90s. You can check that out too.
Radiohead hit the UK later this week, playing three nights between May 26th and 28th.