Badfinger - No Matter What (Official Music Video)

Crank up the volume and immerse yourself in Badfinger’s "No Matter What," a cornerstone of power pop that still slaps harder than a bureaucrat’s red tape. Watch now, like, share, and subscribe for more classic rock treasures on Rumble! Dive into Badfinger’s catalog and their bittersweet legacy, from Apple Records stardom to inspiring bands like The Raspberries and Cheap Trick.

Experience the raw, unfiltered brilliance of Badfinger’s "No Matter What" in this iconic 1970 promotional film, a gem from the Beatles Archives. This official music video captures the Welsh power-pop pioneers—Pete Ham, Joey Molland, Tom Evans, and Mike Gibbins—blending rugged outdoor scenes with a high-energy performance inside a rustic barn-like structure. With its blistering guitar riff and soaring harmonies, this Apple Records classic hit #6 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, etching Badfinger’s name into rock history as trailblazers of the power-pop sound. The "Beatles Archives" watermark in the lower right corner nods to the band’s deep ties to the Fab Four, a badge of honor for this timeless track.

Shot with a gritty, authentic vibe, this promotional film showcases Badfinger’s unpolished charisma as they jam in a pastoral setting and a weathered old building, evoking the era’s back-to-basics ethos. Anecdote alert: The song’s producer, Mal Evans—yes, the Beatles’ trusty roadie—helped craft its punchy sound, while Joey Molland laid down slide guitar overdubs at Abbey Road, giving "No Matter What" its distinctive edge. Fun fact: Badfinger, originally named after the Beatles’ "Bad Finger Boogie" (a working title for "With a Little Help from My Friends"), also lent their talents to George Harrison’s All Things Must Pass and John Lennon’s Imagine around this time, making this video a snapshot of their peak creative period.