Dad gone a year ago today 😢he loved this song. He would belt it out like there was no tomorrow. My best friend my hero my world 🌎 I love you dad. Hope your being good up there ❤xxxx
The old lady in this video is the late Renee Bourne Webb. She was a client of mine from 1988 until she passed away. Her long career dated back to West End productions in the 1940s with the likes of Laurence Olivier. Late in her life, well into her 80s, she appeared in a few episodes of EastEnders on BBC TV, and said "Oh, this could open up new opportunities for me"! Such a sweet, proper English lady and a smashing actress.
Paul Heaton is a criminally undervalued singer/songwriter. So many beautifully written songs, this being one of them. Along with the other very talented members of the group over the years they have made some brilliant and very interesting music.
Why is this song not celebrated as not only one of the greatest British songs of the modern era but one of the most hauntingly beautiful melodies ever? And I am a cold hearted sod 😂
love this song it was played at my sisters funeral and it gives me strength I need to get through any dark days. fly high Vicky until we meet again xxxxxxxxx
+Emily Hollins So sorry for your loss.Music can be very healing,and a friend in sad times.You will meet again.Until then,do live your own life,as Vicky would have wanted you to.
Paul heaton is amazing live too. Saw him 5 years ago in Manchester, uk. My dad used to listen to beautiful south when i was growing up, i still do. His lyrics still capture me.
This is my first ever comment on a TH-cam song but I must agree I am In abit of a low place right now myself, but there is nothing like beautiful South, they are legends I am saddened firstly that there is people as upset as me in life but secondly and may be more importantly I am saddened that it is virtually impossible to get good tickets to see Paul Heaton & Jacquie Abbott doing there thing live. Although you commented on this beautiful song about 1 year ago I do hope you have found contentment and your life has moved forwards... 👍
The Endearing self deprecation of Paul Heaton coupled with his huge talent makes him one of Britain's best of all time in pop music for me, His songs were so off the wall, and held such a unique, quirky charm . I don't think he has ever received the recognition his qualities and talents deserved.
One of the best, and few, great ballad writers and singers of all time. You were part of my childhood and will be part of my child's, thank you beautiful south x
29 & 25 years ago I sailed the ship alone and, I have no regrets!! my beautiful sons have turned out to be the best sons I could ever of wished for .. 🙏👌❤️
So I’m a 15 year old girl crying because this is so beautiful. I never really knew my nan so this reminds me of her. this song gives me butterflies, I wish I could hear more music like this on radio instead of the rubbish that is played 💔💖
Music is timeless it’s new the first time you hear it . Spotify and you tube is goldmine for you. There is still good music out now and there was plenty of crap back then to maybe not as much crap. This band was class act tho some great songs .
I found The beautiful south so lately. Here in Spain is so dificult, out his works with Housemartins. Since that moment, I can't stop play his songs. As we say in Spain "un moustro "
BBC Shakespeare and Hathaway plays this at the end of one of their best episodes! Season 1, Episode 10 “Met By Moonlight” superb song and lyrics. Captivating #ShakespeareAndHathaway 💃🏻🕺🏼
@@miguelangellorente9376I had their vinyls in the lates 80's and first 90's. Never for the masses but it wasn't difficult to find them BITD in Spain. Desgraciadamente tras cambiar tres veces de casa y un divorcio aquellos vinilos desaparecieron. Tenía la suerte de tener MTV en casa y un par de emisoras britànicas y fue allí donde ponían sus vídeos, que aquí ni de coña, pero sorprendentemente podías encontrar los vinilos o cassettes en sitios como el C.I. Para los CDs hubo que esperar a bien entrada la década de los 90.
@@miguelangellorente9376 Hablo de TBS, evidentemente Housemartins eran bastante más conocidos. Cook creó un grupo llamado International Beats que no triunfó, cosa que sí hizo luego pero tendría que ser con otro nombre.
I know I was a teenager at the time. A lover of harmony and well written lyrics, I so wanted this to do better. 40 or so years later and I’ve followed the music, lyrics and collaborations Mr Heaton has produced and been enchanted every time.
What a band & a songwriter i was lucky neither to see the beautiful south 3 times in the 90s the first time was at the Hammersmith Odeon it was welcome to the beautiful south it was brilliant
The Housemartins,Beautiful South,Dueting with Jackie Abbott (incidently,the best looking lady in pop history),Paul Heaton is simply superb!!...fantastic voice,superb songwriter.the list goes on.His songs seemed to go under the radar,it s criminal...!!!!
"If, if you're afraid that I won't pass the grade ..." "If, if you agree to HIM instead of me, well, then I'll sail this ship alone." Sardonic, double edged, dark and vicious. These lyrics are simply brilliant. As is the songwriting, the arrangement, the musical and the vocal performance...
I remember Paul Heaton being interviewed on a chat show, He Said "We may not be the best band in Britain, but we are second best in Hull". The guy has a great sense of humour.
And he was the second best singer in the band.. anyone that can sell a single all the way to number one with " dum dum dum .. Oh Oh Oh " as the main lyric is a genius..
HIs actual quote was they were the 4 best band from Hull after The Spiders from Mars, Everything but the Girl and The Gargoyles, which is why the Album title London 0 Hull 4 came about, oh and I'm from Hull
If, if you choose that we will always lose Well then I'll sail this ship alone And if, if you decide to give him another try Well then I'll sail this ship alone Well they said if I wrote the perfect love song You would take me back Well I wrote it but I lost it And now will you take me back anyway Now if, if you insist that this is for the best Well then I'll sail this ship alone And if, if you swear that you no longer care Well then I'll sail this ship alone I'll sail this ship alone Between the pain and the pleasure I'll sail this ship alone Amongst the sharks and the treasure If you would rather go your way then go your way I'll sail this ship alone If, if you're afraid that I won't make the grade Well then I'll sail this ship alone And if, if you agree to him instead of me Well then I'll sail this ship alone Well they said if I wrote the perfect letter That I would have a chance Well I wrote it, and you burnt it And now do I have a chance anyway If, if you swear that you no longer care Well then I'll sail this ship alone I'll sail this ship alone Between the pain and the pleasure I'll sail this ship alone Amongst the sharks and the treasure If you would rather go your way then go your way I'll sail this ship alone Well they said if I burnt myself alive That you'd come running back
The Beautiful South were an outstanding band. I grew up listening to them and forever thankful for it. So many good songs, lyrics and melodies that the generic mainstream now and then can never touch.
The beauty to this song and then the last line darkness. Such a beautifully underrated song and band! Clever lyrics sang with beautiful harmonies. I'll always keep this 💔 they all claim to love you when your gone 🤷♂️ pat I hope your happier in heaven buddy ❤⚘
This is a absolute classic! This makes ya emotional 😢 it makes ya think of days gone by and the people who was in your life who arnt with us now bless 🙌
He's a diamond ,when his work is put 2gether after years of creating stuff that went out then the next and the next ,it's now that you realise what a great artist he was/is 🤔classics that will be played many many years
Dad gone a year ago today 😢he loved this song. He would belt it out like there was no tomorrow. My best friend my hero my world 🌎 I love you dad. Hope your being good up there ❤xxxx
The old lady in this video is the late Renee Bourne Webb. She was a client of mine from 1988 until she passed away. Her long career dated back to West End productions in the 1940s with the likes of Laurence Olivier. Late in her life, well into her 80s, she appeared in a few episodes of EastEnders on BBC TV, and said "Oh, this could open up new opportunities for me"! Such a sweet, proper English lady and a smashing actress.
Beautiful. Thanks for that
Beautiful story 😊
Barry Langford she is superb in this vid' .Renee.I am glad that i now your name, and who you were.Thanks Barry.
Cool!
Thank you so much x
Paul Heaton is a criminally undervalued singer/songwriter. So many beautifully written songs, this being one of them. Along with the other very talented members of the group over the years they have made some brilliant and very interesting music.
He has a great gift for blending sardonic lyrics with a sweet melody.
AltonTowersMemories yes I agree
And his voice! Sublime.
Indeed you are correct Sir. Paul Heaton is a living legend, that's for sure.
A band that should never have splitted
Why is this song not celebrated as not only one of the greatest British songs of the modern era but one of the most hauntingly beautiful melodies ever? And I am a cold hearted sod 😂
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love this song it was played at my sisters funeral and it gives me strength I need to get through any dark days. fly high Vicky until we meet again xxxxxxxxx
+Emily Hollins So sorry for your loss.Music can be very healing,and a friend in sad times.You will meet again.Until then,do live your own life,as Vicky would have wanted you to.
Dave Johnson that really means alot thank you.
+Emily Hollins Wow talk about bringing to tear to a grown man's eyes. So sorry to hear of your loss Emily, never let the candle fade.
Tears rolling down my face...sending you love...and I think I will always think of you, Emily, and your sister Vicky when I hear it xxxx
Bless you! Takecare flower. X
When you really listen to all their songs, you have to admit Paul’s voice is fantastic❤️❤️❤️❤️
Looky here
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He is brilliant, lyrically and vocally. I saw him live 2 or 3 years ago and he was great!
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It really is 😍
I could put this on repeat and let it play forever. This guy is a genius.
Adore Paul Heaton. His voice is heaven ❤
Paul heaton is amazing live too. Saw him 5 years ago in Manchester, uk. My dad used to listen to beautiful south when i was growing up, i still do. His lyrics still capture me.
Singing this in the bath at 4am while crying through my breakup. You were the only one there for me beautiful south. Thank you.
You OK now m8 ?
The Cat Oh! That's so sad to hear ,may I wish you future hapiness
This is my first ever comment on a TH-cam song but I must agree I am In abit of a low place right now myself, but there is nothing like beautiful South, they are legends I am saddened firstly that there is people as upset as me in life but secondly and may be more importantly I am saddened that it is virtually impossible to get good tickets to see Paul Heaton & Jacquie Abbott doing there thing live. Although you commented on this beautiful song about 1 year ago I do hope you have found contentment and your life has moved forwards... 👍
TheCat oh god , same here!
God bless you.🔥💜☀️💜🔥
It was criminal that this only made it to number 31 in the charts.
one of the greatest bands to come out of the beautiful north!
Beautiful north??😂
London 0 Hull 4.
@@summersmthhxx Yes they came from the North, ironically.
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.I love that album!
This was played as the goodbye song at my fathers funeral yesterday. Just perfection. Such a beautiful song. Thank you beautiful south
My Dad went too see him live in Newcastle last night, he said he was UTTER CLASS.... Also I love this song ❤❤ xx
Seen him in Manchester 5 days ago, still utterly brilliant. I agree with your Dad... Took me back 30 years!!
The Endearing self deprecation of Paul Heaton coupled with his huge talent makes him one of Britain's best of all time in pop music for me, His songs were so off the wall, and held such a unique, quirky charm . I don't think he has ever received the recognition his qualities and talents deserved.
Great songwriter, just doesn't get much recognition as he's never chased fame keep it up Paul very humble man.
Timeless.
An absolute classic.
You don't get bands like this anymore .
Much love. Xxx
I am 42 years old . I remember this in my childhood . I love this song xxx
One of the best, and few, great ballad writers and singers of all time. You were part of my childhood and will be part of my child's, thank you beautiful south x
Absolutely love this song! Loved The House Martin's and The Beautiful South when I was a wee girl 😊
That feeling you get when you haven't heard a song for many years but then all the memories come flooding back ♥️
29 & 25 years ago I sailed the ship alone and, I have no regrets!! my beautiful sons have turned out to be the best sons I could ever of wished for .. 🙏👌❤️
Absolutely been in the same place same song. God bless
Same time.....xx
I might have to do so soon, let's see she's got about 2 more months to prove me otherwise.
@@mirola73how did it go
@mirola73 to give someone "2months" is wild haha
The best songwriter ever without a doubt. I’m a fleetwood Mac fan but this is real life. I could always relate.
So I’m a 15 year old girl crying because this is so beautiful. I never really knew my nan so this reminds me of her. this song gives me butterflies, I wish I could hear more music like this on radio instead of the rubbish that is played 💔💖
Search the back catalogue 👍
I agree. Great words.
Your nan is a beauty. One who loved her kids like no other.she's always with your family.
Death is the greatest illusion.
Music is timeless it’s new the first time you hear it . Spotify and you tube is goldmine for you. There is still good music out now and there was plenty of crap back then to maybe not as much crap. This band was class act tho some great songs .
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You have sence of taste
Another tragically under-rated performer. This and his other band The House Martins is true music. Such a beautiful song
A beautiful song, a beautiful voice, a beautiful video, a beautiful band, thanks lovely Beautiful South x
Went to see paul last year in Ireland this song put a tear in my eyes don't now why
i remember this growing up in the UK, a beautiful time it was.... timeless
How this didn't get to No 1 I'll never know. A classic
Reminds me of childhood, always come back!
I found The beautiful south so lately. Here in Spain is so dificult, out his works with Housemartins. Since that moment, I can't stop play his songs. As we say in Spain "un moustro "
BBC Shakespeare and Hathaway plays this at the end of one of their best episodes! Season 1, Episode 10 “Met By Moonlight” superb song and lyrics. Captivating #ShakespeareAndHathaway 💃🏻🕺🏼
@@miguelangellorente9376I had their vinyls in the lates 80's and first 90's. Never for the masses but it wasn't difficult to find them BITD in Spain. Desgraciadamente tras cambiar tres veces de casa y un divorcio aquellos vinilos desaparecieron. Tenía la suerte de tener MTV en casa y un par de emisoras britànicas y fue allí donde ponían sus vídeos, que aquí ni de coña, pero sorprendentemente podías encontrar los vinilos o cassettes en sitios como el C.I. Para los CDs hubo que esperar a bien entrada la década de los 90.
@@miguelangellorente9376 Hablo de TBS, evidentemente Housemartins eran bastante más conocidos. Cook creó un grupo llamado International Beats que no triunfó, cosa que sí hizo luego pero tendría que ser con otro nombre.
Probably the greatest love song ever written.
One of my dad's favourites before he passed and mine😇
I listened to housemartins and beautiful south cassettes 'til they wore out. Great sound great songs and singer. Like this one.
How this only made 39 in the charts is beyond me
31
So true it's,a masterpiece
I know I was a teenager at the time. A lover of harmony and well written lyrics, I so wanted this to do better. 40 or so years later and I’ve followed the music, lyrics and collaborations Mr Heaton has produced and been enchanted every time.
What a band & a songwriter i was lucky neither to see the beautiful south 3 times in the 90s the first time was at the Hammersmith Odeon it was welcome to the beautiful south it was brilliant
No one makes music like this anymore :(
Paul Heaton still does :)
Music is constantly changing through time and it will always be just be happy that pieces of music was brought to you in the first place.
The Beautiful South with this brilliant song and great vid' show romance can live forever.
What a voice . Brilliant.
The Housemartins,Beautiful South,Dueting with Jackie Abbott (incidently,the best looking lady in pop history),Paul Heaton is simply superb!!...fantastic voice,superb songwriter.the list goes on.His songs seemed to go under the radar,it s criminal...!!!!
Follow jacqui on twitter she's also hilarious
"If, if you're afraid
that I won't pass the grade ..."
"If, if you agree
to HIM instead of me,
well, then I'll sail this ship alone."
Sardonic, double edged, dark and vicious. These lyrics are simply brilliant.
As is the songwriting, the arrangement, the musical and the vocal performance...
❤
I remember Paul Heaton being interviewed on a chat show, He Said "We may not be the best band in Britain, but we are second best in Hull". The guy has a great sense of humour.
And he was the second best singer in the band.. anyone that can sell a single all the way to number one with " dum dum dum .. Oh Oh Oh " as the main lyric is a genius..
He was referring to Everything But the Girl when he said that.
Steve Bird after the Spiders from Mars
Steve Bird the lyrics to his songs tell you all about his brilliant sense of humour - Song For Whoever is a prime example.
HIs actual quote was they were the 4 best band from Hull after The Spiders from Mars, Everything but the Girl and The Gargoyles, which is why the Album title London 0 Hull 4 came about, oh and I'm from Hull
makes me sad-happy and want to go back to the 90s long before i became an adult...
The greatest part of the human brain is memory, the worst thing that comes from memory is nostalgia. We remember but we can never go back! So sad.
The mans a genius! Plenty of good times in my life with all B / South playing behind me 👍
The combination of Heaton’s Lyrics and Rotheray’s music was a match made in heaven. Two under valued geniuses.
Brilliant song never get tired of hearing this song.
Brilliant song thank you Beautiful South
If, if you choose that we will always lose
Well then I'll sail this ship alone
And if, if you decide to give him another try
Well then I'll sail this ship alone
Well they said if I wrote the perfect love song
You would take me back
Well I wrote it but I lost it
And now will you take me back anyway
Now if, if you insist that this is for the best
Well then I'll sail this ship alone
And if, if you swear that you no longer care
Well then I'll sail this ship alone
I'll sail this ship alone
Between the pain and the pleasure
I'll sail this ship alone
Amongst the sharks and the treasure
If you would rather go your way then go your way
I'll sail this ship alone
If, if you're afraid that I won't make the grade
Well then I'll sail this ship alone
And if, if you agree to him instead of me
Well then I'll sail this ship alone
Well they said if I wrote the perfect letter
That I would have a chance
Well I wrote it, and you burnt it
And now do I have a chance anyway
If, if you swear that you no longer care
Well then I'll sail this ship alone
I'll sail this ship alone
Between the pain and the pleasure
I'll sail this ship alone
Amongst the sharks and the treasure
If you would rather go your way then go your way
I'll sail this ship alone
Well they said if I burnt myself alive
That you'd come running back
Love the Beautiful South. Looks like the video was filmed in Eastbourne many years ago👍💙
The Beautiful South were an outstanding band. I grew up listening to them and forever thankful for it. So many good songs, lyrics and melodies that the generic mainstream now and then can never touch.
I totally agree! They were outstanding, so good both musically and lyrically!
I miss this sort of music! I loved this!
The beauty to this song and then the last line darkness. Such a beautifully underrated song and band! Clever lyrics sang with beautiful harmonies. I'll always keep this 💔 they all claim to love you when your gone 🤷♂️ pat I hope your happier in heaven buddy ❤⚘
This is a absolute classic! This makes ya emotional 😢 it makes ya think of days gone by and the people who was in your life who arnt with us now bless 🙌
Underrated is an understatement
This tune and 'Build' by the Housemartins have to be up there (in my opinion) of the best that Paul Heaton has brought to us.
Build and Flag day
And song for whoever
They’re all great but for me it’s old red eyes is back and perfect 10
💯%!!!
What a beautiful song. For many Its not easy being alone.
His voice plus songwriting abilities makes him one of the best to ever do it.. Fact
OMG lowkey one of my favourite uk songs from back in the day! ❤
"Well, they said if I burnt myself alive...
That you'd come running back" superb
God I miss this feel good music ...
Delicious 🎉 Proppa💯Thankyou Mr Heaton 🎉 From 🏴 ~ 🇮🇪👍💯🏴
Why do so many hate The Beautiful South? I don't get it. This song and video are testament to its talent!
Big fan of Beautiful South...
Love this song. I have this on single record in my loft and played it all the time when I was younger.
Brilliant song 🎶💖
Looking forward to seeing Paul Heaton live in December
Definitely one of the best songwrighters of my gen, love these guys
Brings back memories wow.
Beautiful beautiful song. Great band
I love his voice! Defo cheered me up
Comfort food music of the best kind....talented musicians ..music I turn to when in one of my moods...all good
So beautiful. Hope my lost lové can return like the romantique couplé. So sweet
Discovered this great tune through the Up 'n' Under film. Iys become one of my favourites.
Definitely my FAVOURITE song from the Beautiful South!
Filmed in Eastbourne . And on the pier
When the pier was at its best . . Happy memories
Class is permanent!
Such a beautiful song and beautifully performed. He’s actually amazing.
Legendery song, such a strong memory for myself and my brother when we was children.
Incrível a sintonia de voz do Paul e Dave cantadas juntas!
This song just makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside my tummy 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Its mad how the beautiful south ain't that known worldwide theyve got to be the best band of my childhood
Thanks Paul one of the greatness artist in the world
Just simply class
the most unique voice since the late 80:s
fantastic
Love this song, so beautiful.
Great song. I love it!
I hope melody makes a come back
Timelessly cool
Brilliant.......
Awesome lyrics once again
Love this song so many good memories this one is for you bro miss you
I love this song so much!! ❤️
So Beautiful....I love too a lot !!!!!!!! Eternal.....
He's a diamond ,when his work is put 2gether after years of creating stuff that went out then the next and the next ,it's now that you realise what a great artist he was/is 🤔classics that will be played many many years
Been sailing my ship alone since 1979 when we moved house and I never saw Elaine again.
Great Inter Milan scarf he’s wearing and was bang into Stone Island before anyone else I can remember in music
Love this song 👍👍👍
I love this band so much - thats all i have to say,
This got me through the worst heartbreak of my life
Was great back then,still touches me now.
PAUL HEATON AMAZING 🥰 VOICE AMAZING LYRICS AMAZING BAND LOVE THEM WILL BE LISTENING WHEN I'M OLD AND GREY XXX ❤️
A distant memory of 80s
How fantastic is it?
Haircut 100, Spandau Ballet, Duran Duran....
Top tune from an era that produced some of the best tunes from the North.