Genuinely one of the best British ballads ever. From the unmistakable drum intro onwards it never misses a beat. The tune is gorgeous, with the string section giving it a touch of class and the lyrics are superb. Front and centre, though is Chas Hodges with probably his best vocal performance, a mixture of longing and bitterness delivered with real style. One of my favourite songs that still hits the spot after all these years
They say the music represents the people of the day. This was a time when we didn’t take ourselves too serious. I used to play this to my wife and mother-in-law they loved it. 😅
Possibly thee anthem to all married blokes around the world with ever single word sung with sincerity by Chas and Dave a couple legends from our once fantastic country Great Britain.
Its the mid 1980s and im in a pub down bermondsey on a Saturday night and this fantastic song comes on and everyone in the pub sang along. Happy memories...❤❤
Their documentary was a brilliant eye opener (at least for me). Fantastic musicians with great credentials...plus one of the greatest pop couplets appears in this very song: '...And if you think I don't mean what I say and I'm only bluffin', you've got another thing coming, I'm telling you that for nothin...' after writing that, I think I'd take the afternoon off!
I was in Oxford in 1982 and this song was playing up and down in every pub. I loved this song and back in Germany it was never on the radio. I was glued to my recorder every day, hoping to hear it. And sure enough, one night around 3am, a radio presenter was playing special, unknown songs from all over the world. And he played this great song. Man, what an experience. It was fantastic. At that moment, I felt like I was back in the same pub after about ten years, listening to ‘Ain't no pleasing you’ and sitting there until ‘Last Order’. It was a wonderful feeling.
I hzve been given a personally signed vynil copy of heaven knows for Christmas and cant wait to play it. Have to wait til the wife is out so i can wind it up
I agree but by your username you’re probably British and the funny thing is back in the day. Somebody tight was somebody that was drunk or had a skinful or maybe you mean that as well😂
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This is the men’s “I Will Survive”
Yes we thought men had a personality
Nice one
@@traceysmith9264 poor judgement on your part..brainless
Bang on
@@traceysmith9264Get out in that kitchen and rattle them pots and pans, Treacle. 😘
What a delight.
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Genuinely one of the best British ballads ever. From the unmistakable drum intro onwards it never misses a beat. The tune is gorgeous, with the string section giving it a touch of class and the lyrics are superb. Front and centre, though is Chas Hodges with probably his best vocal performance, a mixture of longing and bitterness delivered with real style. One of my favourite songs that still hits the spot after all these years
That drummer is brilliant. Well done mate.
Good old londoners well done boys 🏴🏴🏴🏴👍
To me this is the best song the boys sang, should have been no1 back in 1982
The best ever drum intro ever and what a fantastic song❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Fabulous song by the Boys, but made Special by that Magnificent Drummer ❤
A fabulous song enhanced by that Magician on the drums. ❤
Mick "Rockney" Burt
Dear old Mickey sticks ❤️
Brings back fond memories of listening to this with my dad. He absolutely loved Chas & Dave. RIP.
One of the very finest entries in the British songbook
Still watching them in January 2025
The best C and D song of them all.
anyone listeing in 2025
What a banging tune. Old school classic
Yes you are right old school ❤❤
Best song they ever did absolutely top draw
I agree. Brilliant❤
another magic song from 1982, i was 14, went down to margate rode the rolercosters etc, this song is pure magic
Keep them coming in HD. The songs never age.
One of their best songs, really good, and good video.
yes
Just quality from a Plumstead boy 😊
Got to be sung in a Cockney accent! It's my favourite C&D track.
A Platinunm tune from the lads.
God bless all here :^)
Great stuff - not forgetting their brilliant drummer too.
Mick Burt!
@
Yes he’s great.
They say the music represents the people of the day. This was a time when we didn’t take ourselves too serious. I used to play this to my wife and mother-in-law they loved it. 😅
True legends... classic song... and how we miss seeing the dynamic Chas N Dave on the road.
Pure class, Rockney style ❤
Possibly thee anthem to all married blokes around the world with ever single word sung with sincerity by Chas and Dave a couple legends from our once fantastic country Great Britain.
What a treat...Brilliant...
another magic song from 1982, was 1982 the greatest year of them all ?
Yes my daughter ( youngest of 3 girls) Sloane was born
Yep!!!
I loved listening to Chas and Dave. I still do being one of my all times favourite bands
I ❤these guys, they where great, brilliant musicians, they just cheer ya up
A masterpiece, the mighty Chas n Dave , god bless ya , luv from a scouser 💙💯
Bloody brilliant , vocals ,lyrics ,bass, drums and piano . Very, very underrated , so very talented .
This song will never grow old
Thank you. Thank you so much! There aren't thanks enough in this universe. Thanks!
Yeah thanx
Big love from Tasmania!
What a bloody good song ❤
Every married man’s anthem
Amazing, need a good old sing song, and knees up, can't beat this music 😊
I’m only 25 getting on😂👴🏼I love this song always reminds me of me and my nan dancing in the kitchen sing this❤️
Oh I do miss these guys. This track is so special.
Its the mid 1980s and im in a pub down bermondsey on a Saturday night and this fantastic song comes on and everyone in the pub sang along. Happy memories...❤❤
If only we could go back in time or repeat a memory !
@gingerali I know...but at least we have wonderful memories of those days.
@@MellySmith-ip7yu ❤️
The Leather Bottle?
Magnificent track, thanks for uploading!
Love it fond memories of my mum ❤️
Their documentary was a brilliant eye opener (at least for me). Fantastic musicians with great credentials...plus one of the greatest pop couplets appears in this very song: '...And if you think I don't mean what I say and I'm only bluffin', you've got another thing coming, I'm telling you that for nothin...' after writing that, I think I'd take the afternoon off!
Chas and Dave were actually very competent musicians
I still love this song, after many years. Can never get sick of it, and it's played on our radio station too!
The more I listen to this and the background strings, the more I love it. A great song.
Chas & Dave 😮😮😮 Get In! ❤
Love the way Dave comes in to contrast Chas's voice especially at 1.32. This is a classic.
My Dad loved this ❤
#minetoo
working class music for the people
Pardon?
Music doesn't have a class. It's either a sound you like or don't.
@@Fercough what he means is that this music stems from a very working class background.
I was in Oxford in 1982 and this song was playing up and down in every pub. I loved this song and back in Germany it was never on the radio. I was glued to my recorder every day, hoping to hear it. And sure enough, one night around 3am, a radio presenter was playing special, unknown songs from all over the world. And he played this great song. Man, what an experience. It was fantastic. At that moment, I felt like I was back in the same pub after about ten years, listening to ‘Ain't no pleasing you’ and sitting there until ‘Last Order’. It was a wonderful feeling.
What a song, genius
Excellent work all round RIP CHAS😢😢
What a brilliant song
Thanks you. Pure talent 👍
My nan loved chas and dave brings back such lovely memories ❤
Memories with my old man. R. I. P DAD X
Such a diversity from their usual rough and raw pub Rockney sound.
Chas and Dave polished up with strings for commercialism. To ensure a top ten hit
You're so right . 'Polished up with strings for commercialism. To ensure a top ten hit'
Great tune and lyrics. Dedicated to all of us who ain t going to be made to look a fool no more.
Pure class
A timeless classic.
What a banging song
The b-side of this track (give it some stick mick) inspired me to play the drums. I was lucky enough to meet Chas and thank him for the music.
Brilliant duo!Love em.R.I.P.Chas.
Brillianr couldn't have worked it better
Love this. Takes me back to my childhood 😊
Fabulous. Now this is what you call music! Thanks.
Absolute bliss
What a tune!
Loved them ❤
Love these guys, thanks for posting.
Absolutely love this song
Love the strings - professional to a tee - not a sign of irony. 😉
Absolutely love it!
Me too! happy times ☺
Великолепно! Шедевр!
Absolute legends.
🎉Loved them always I have loads of cockney mates we love a sing song just like the Irish❤
Nice to hear a proper accent for a change ❤
Yes it's very hard to hear that accent in London now.
Sad that this accent is dying out
forever 😍
I hzve been given a personally signed vynil copy of heaven knows for Christmas and cant wait to play it. Have to wait til the wife is out so i can wind it up
Chas and Dave scrubbed up and polished with a string accompanienent. To enable them to have a Commercial top ten hit.
One of my favourite by them.xx
That drummer is tight.
I agree but by your username you’re probably British and the funny thing is back in the day. Somebody tight was somebody that was drunk or had a skinful or maybe you mean that as well😂
this sums up me & my 2nd wife perfectly, loved my divorce
The male equivalent of Gloria Gaynor's 'I will survive'
sorry to hear that, how sad.
😂😂😂😂😂
Who’d have thought these two would end up having a writing credit on Eminems my name is
RIP CHAS HODGES 😢😢
Outstanding 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Brilliant
Mums favourite, lovely song
Music never got better than this. It’s a hill I’m prepared to die on!
Love this tune....
Great init - I keep coming back
Haven't heard these guys for too long! Looking forward to more 🙂
chas is dead mate
@@markcraig5974 I know. Very sad.
What a classic
This feels like ELO with a humorous touch.
Hearing Jeff Lynne singing it in my head now!
@@wendyeyles3560 That's rad! Sincerely glad to hear that.
A classic.
Love it forever ❤💚😇
Absolutely brilliant record bring records back like this
Great record
Anyone else 2025?? One lovd ❤❤ xx