My favourite songs of theirs are the ones that are filled with so many excellent little details you get listening again and again. And when the characters feel super thought through, and like they aren’t just set up for a comedic situation. And there’s a bit of sadness. I think that’s why this really speaks to me. Like with Father and Son. And Carol Brown.
They had no musical experience before starting the band. They got the idea for FOTC and then learned how to pay various instruments. They're self-taught if I'm not mistaken.
@@rtbarshaw3766 Brett Studied music at uni, and has a bit of musical experience in and around Conchords, Video kid CD I have was prior to Conchords, and of course he's done pretty well composing since.
Yeah, that's my favorite line in the song. He delivered it perfectly too. (Even though it's just imaginary, I still hope he at least got to hook up with Paula even if only once, lol 🤣)
Alasdair M I watch it at least once a day, so that's only about 430,000 more days, which is only 1,178 years (not including leap years). With both of us doing it, it'll only be 589 years. but including Shamsheer Bali, it's 392 years, which is practically nothing.
The album unfortunately, I couldn't see this being on the show unless the plot was that they travelled back to NZ and ended up on a bus tour.. or it could be a dream sequence
Pearls-for-cats I saw them years ago in Wellington, New Zealand before they were famous. I remember thinking at the time that they would be big one day.
"G'day, my name's Tony. On behalf of myself and the coachline I'd like to thank you for choosing to drive with us today. I'm a local, I hope I can impart some local knowledge. you've got any questions don't hesitate, just sing 'm out. For those who are interested, there's the Old Bridge, that was replaced by the New Bridge back in 1972. Funny thing, the Old Bridge used to be called the New Bridge. Yeah, bit of a funny one. Up ahead there's the bronze of Bluey, a local sheepdog, who became a member of Regional Council. It was a bloody great day for dogs, not just here, but throughout the entire country. There's the town's oldest street. That's the Museum of Meat. There's the town's largest industry, 'course that's the sock factory, hence the giant sock." [Sings] The town hall Note the mosaic wall Well, there are 5,600 tiles on that wall I know, I counted them all The local school, the local swimming pool, Which was opened by the Governor General, Back in 1952 Where I was caught with a friend aged 11, sniffing tractor fuel We thought we were pretty cool, breaking them changing shed rules But do you see up there? The banner hanging in the air? The Presbyterian Fair Well, I never go, there's too many Presbyterians there But if you're interested, the fair's in the third weekend of August every year But don't bother entering the raffle, It's always won by some kid of the Mayor Do you hear that sound? The town clock, heard from anywhere in town, Until 1960, it was a little place in Norway We bought it for a hundred pounds Rumor has it they sold it cheap because the chimes were too loud But every time I hear that sound it makes me so proud Look to your left, what a beautiful sight, It's Paula, Paula Thompson, nee Paula Wright. Look at her hair, it's still gorgeous, even now. Flowing like the Womahonga River, Which incidently, is to your right. And it's the largest, in the area In terms of volume. Everybody, look at Paula, look at Paula Thompson I always thought I'd marry Paula But some things just don't work out that way Well, that's the most important thing you'll learn on the tour today That, and the fact there'll be a toilet break At the information center near the manmade lake "Yeah, I'll just ask you one favor, if you do see Paula in town later on I'd appreciate it if you didn't mention the details of my tour. Same goes for my wife, Gloria. who You'll recognize cause she looks a hell of a lot like Paula, actually, but, she's not Paula, that's for sure, no." Paula Thompson, born in '54 To a family of four To the family next door Take me back next door Paula Thompson, nee Paula Wright. That's her old house, number 39 Number 41 was mine If this old coach could go back in time I'd drive to 1979 Take me back... Take me back, take me back (Take, take, take, take me back) Take me back, take me back (Take, take, take, take me back) Take me back, take me back, take me back, take me back, take me back, take me back...
3:45 I just noticed this, but I want to commend Jemaine on his singing during this song. Some of those intervals he sings are hard, especially because he sings the harmony. And his singing is in tune. Well done.
There's something about this song that just sounds really nice. Like it's a sad song but the tune of it is like I don't know just really soothing I guess and reminiscent.
@@kevinschulze5258 Many of the comments are clearly discussing the sadness in this song lol your comment is written like you were mad you didn't realize it was sad and are trying to argue that it isnt
I think this is my favorite FOTC song. Its slightly different from their other brilliantly funny songs. While also full of their deadpan humor it also intertwines more serious themes like a feeling of the lost time and love-induced nostalgia for what could have happened. It mixes its components so masterfully and paints a picture of slightly dull life in the small city: "The town hall / another mosaic wall / well, there are 5,600 tiles on that wall, / I know, I counted them all", where wisdom of "some things just don't work out that way" is next to the importance of the location of " the toilet break". Also, the way they hit harmonies and play off each other is exemplified in this song as well. They are coming back to HBO, much more accomplished now, and I cannot wait to see whether they can eclipse their previous run
The wholesome mix between commentary and singing, along with the beautiful harmonization by Jemaine makes it probably my favorite by them. It is almost too good to believe.
Hearing this at the end of the Live From London special gave me emotions. The changes in audience, the band itself, and even the musical differences showed their progress over so many years. Love this band.
I absolutely love this FOTC tune, sad, funny, moving, beautifully harmonised, perfect timing and storytelling, great backing from Germain... "Gloria looks a lot like Paula, they're often mistaken ... but she's not Paula ... that's for sure..." Good on you! xx
i'm not a very emotional person, but i cry pretty much every time i hear this song. the way it mixes sad and funny perfectly amplifies the sadness and nostalgia. always hits me when he says 'I always thought I'd marry Paula, but some things just don't work out that way'
It is nostalgic, but that is what makes the song sad. He is looking back and longing for better times and realizing how his life doesn't compare to it, i.e. his wife who looks like Paula, but isn't Paula.
Has anyone noticed this small tidbit: the song is about a bus driver in love with someone named Paula who he thought he'd always marry, meaning he's known her for a long time, possibly since childhood. In season 2 of the show, the Prime Minister brings in his new assistant Paula who was his neighbour when they were kids, he obviously is in love with her and has been since childhood AND in the episode he begs Murray to be the tour bus driver of New Zealandtown. Did they bring this detail into the show as a nod to this song????
yeah im in portsmouth, i can't believe they did a small select of giant cities and countries and then by chance also chose the small south england city i live in :D
2:25 has to be my favorite part of the song. It really speaks to me; that harmony is incredible, while at the same time 2:56 is true to life for being so unpredictable. It's been years since I listened to flight of the conchords, but never heard this one before. Amazing
Pancho - it’s on their 2002 *”Folk the World”* (iirc) album but this is a *_much_* better version as the album cut is _slower_ and doesn’t have the same passion and impact.
funny, sad, nostalgic, charming, witty with the general tone of longing and whimsy- and it sounds amazing too. "if this old coach could go back in time"
I remember watching Standup! when it aired on the ABC and seeing these guys for the first time and being blown away by how much better they were than all the other acts. I'd pretty much just try to catch the end of each episode coz they closed em all!
I love how it turns into a tribute song for Paula😂 It’s very powerful the way people think about the “what ifs” in their lives. We shouldn’t look back and dwell on our mistakes, but a man with no memories is a man who hasn’t lived
I been listening to this song for ages. Memorised it years ago. So nich nostalgia with it. Reminds me of the small town I grew up in, the small towns i have driven through and of course that one girl when I was younger. And the laughs just top it off
Because they're a comedy act it's far too easy to forget that they're also extremely talented musicians. They would've done very well if they played serious music but thankfully they chose comedy.
Ive been having fever dreams of this song but just the paula meeting paula lines... i kept on trying to spotify it or google it... so glad to have found it xx
Jermaines voice support is amazing. I’ve listened to this performance a hundred times, but never really listened closely to Jermaines voice. Especially 3:35
Loved these guys growing up in Australia, a lot of their best performances were performed for a little network called SBS and it takes me back to a simple time when I’d just look forward to one of their shows. Their comedy is so deadpan and genius in this song in particular.
My teacher was shocked when she found out that only me and my best friend had heard of Flight of The Conchords. She asked me to put on any song they’d done, and I chose this one. Everyone laughed about it and she said what the heck, and I felt really embarrassed. Some people don’t appreciate this art unfortunately. They’re probably all presbyterians or something.
To be fair, you have to have a very high IQ to understand Flight Of The Conchords. The humour is extremely subtle, and without a solid grasp of theoretical physics most of the jokes will go over a typical listener's head. There's also Jemaine's nihilistic outlook, which is deftly woven into his characterisation- his personal philosophy draws heavily from Narodnaya Volya literature, for instance. The fans understand this stuff; they have the intellectual capacity to truly appreciate the depths of these jokes, to realise that they're not just funny- they say something deep about LIFE. As a consequence people who dislike Flight Of The Conchords truly ARE idiots- of course they wouldn't appreciate, for instance, the humour in Jemaine's existential catchphrase "It's business time", which itself is a cryptic reference to Turgenev's Russian epic Fathers and Sons. I'm smirking right now just imagining one of those addlepated simpletons scratching their heads in confusion as Bret McKenzie's genius wit unfolds itself on their television screens. What fools.. how I pity them. 😂 And yes, by the way, i DO have a Flight Of The Conchords tattoo. And no, you cannot see it. It's for the ladies' eyes only- and even then they have to demonstrate that they're within 5 IQ points of my own (preferably lower) beforehand. Nothin personnel kid 😎
from az lyrics: [Speaking] "G'day, my name's Tony. On behalf of myself and the coachline I'd like to thank you for choosing to drive with us today. I'm a local, I hope I can impart some local knowledge. If you've got any questions don't hesitate, just sing out. For those who are interested, there's the Old Bridge, swaying away. Replaced by the New Bridge in 1972. Funny thing, the Old Bridge used to be called the New Bridge. Yeah, bit of a funny thing. Up ahead there's the bronze of Bluey, a local sheepdog, who became a member of Regional Council. It was a bloody great day for dogs, not just here, but everywhere in the North Island. There's the town's oldest street. That's the Museum of Meat. There's the town's largest industry, that's the sock factory, hence the giant sock." [Sings] The town hall Note the mosaic wall Well, there are 5,600 tiles on that wall I know, I counted them all The local school, the local swimming pool, Which was opened by the Governor General, Back in 1952 Where I was caught with a friend aged 11, sniffing tractor fuel We thought we were pretty cool, breaking them changing shed rules But do you see up there? The banner hanging in the air? The Presbyterian Fair Well, I never go, there's too many Presbyterians there But if you're interested, the fair's in the third weekend of August every year But don't bother entering the raffle, It's always won by some kid of the Mayor Do you hear that sound? The town clock, heard from anywhere in town, Until 1960, it was a little place in Norway We bought it for a hundred pounds Rumor has it they sold it cheap because the chimes were too loud But every time I hear that sound it makes me so proud Look to your left, what a beautiful sight, It's Paula, Paula Thompson, nee Paula Wright. Look at her hair, it's still gorgeous, even now. Flowing like the Womahonga River, Which incidently, is to your right. And it's the largest, in the area In terms of volume. Everybody, look at Paula, look at Paula Thompson I always thought I'd marry Paula But some things just don't work out that way Well, that's the most important thing you'll learn on the tour today That, and the fact there'll be a toliet break At the information center near the manmade lake [Speaking] "Yeah, I'll just ask you one favor, if you do see Paula in town later on that you don't mention the details of the tour. I'd appreciate that. Same goes for my wife, Gloria. You'll recognize her, she looks a hell of a lot like Paula, actually. She often gets mistaken for Paula, but, um, well, she's not Paula, that's for sure, no." [Singing] Paula Thompson, born in '54 To a family of four To the family next door Take me back next door Paula Thompson, nee Paula Wright. That's her old house, number 39 Number 41 was mine If this old coach could go back in time I'd drive to 1979 Take me back... Take me back, take me back (Take, take, take, take me back) Take me back, take me back (Take, take, take, take me back) Take me back, take me back, take me back, take me back, take me back, take me back... [Speaking] "Yeah, sorry about that. I always get a little bit emotional on the corner of Rutherford and Brown Streets. But, um, that is truly the end of the tour, so mind your step, yeah, good on you."
3:36 - 4:46 shows their potential to be non-comedic musicians. You can find bits like this in all of their songs. I hope they release a non-comedic album.
There's something about this live show in particular that's strangely amazing. Their vocals blend so perfectly, not a single off note. I don't understand. But I like it. I wish there was a HQ recording somewhere!
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i think they sold their souls to the devil for talent fame and fortune. ITS THE ONLY EXPLANATION!
Thomas Limbrey I was just trying to figure out what it was about this song and I was just thinking maybe that was the thing. Elliott Smith is probably my favorite artist and now this is probably my favorite of their songs so it makes a lot of sense. I really love the harmonies and the folky upbeat yet perfect biting lyrics juxtaposed with that sad nostalgia feel that is one of my favorite things about Elliott Smith as well. Specifically that, “Oh, you thought you were getting a catchy feel good upbeat song? Well tricked ya, bitch, I’m going to get you right in the feels when you’re caught off guard.”
@@linseyspolidoro5122 I feel like flight of the conchords could have made it as an actual band if they werent't writing comedic songs. Both bret and jemaine are great songwriters and musicians. bret is a really solid singer too
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this is the best version of their best song
So underrated. Shame it isn't on any of their records
@@bryonmyers1058 In a way i'm glad it isn't on any of their records, makes it just a bit more special.
i prefer 'carol brown' but this is awesome too
My favourite songs of theirs are the ones that are filled with so many excellent little details you get listening again and again. And when the characters feel super thought through, and like they aren’t just set up for a comedic situation. And there’s a bit of sadness. I think that’s why this really speaks to me. Like with Father and Son. And Carol Brown.
lol i think “jenny” is pretty great
Jemaine's backing is just genius.
and also in accompanying with guitar
A.
It's absolutely stunning.
It really is. I still come back to listen to this!! But you're right, his backing is what makes it so good!
i think its generous how these guys use all this musical talent to make everybody laugh
Aw
They had no musical experience before starting the band. They got the idea for FOTC and then learned how to pay various instruments. They're self-taught if I'm not mistaken.
@@rtbarshaw3766 Brett Studied music at uni, and has a bit of musical experience in and around Conchords, Video kid CD I have was prior to Conchords, and of course he's done pretty well composing since.
@@rtbarshaw3766 what are you talking about? Brett was in The Black Seeds before FOTC. A well known NZ band
Absolutely, we’ll said.
Honestly, the vocals on this are so good. Incredible harmonies.
Such a bittersweet song, and the older you get the more it hits you in the feels.
In my opinion the "but she's no Paula, no" line ties the entire song together and is what gives it that strangely good feeling a lot of us feel.
Yeah, that's my favorite line in the song. He delivered it perfectly too. (Even though it's just imaginary, I still hope he at least got to hook up with Paula even if only once, lol 🤣)
"to the family next door, take me back next door"
3:41 they KILLED that harmony, god damn.
that part made me ASCEND omg
Paula Thompson nee Paula Wright
I swear I will take this up to 1 million views by myself.
i will assist you in this noble endeavour my good sire
I too wish to join you on your quest...
Any other noble men/women to join me on my quest?
Alasdair M Ofcourse sir. count me in on this most endearing endeavour.
Alasdair M
I watch it at least once a day, so that's only about 430,000 more days, which is only 1,178 years (not including leap years). With both of us doing it, it'll only be 589 years. but including Shamsheer Bali, it's 392 years, which is practically nothing.
That suddenly quieter, more intimate
_If this old coach could go back in time_
_I'd drive to 1979_
has to be my favorite part of this beautiful song
this is actually a fucking beautiful song
+m0ni I agree, their songs are funny, poignant, stupid, sweet and sound great too. It's magical.
yeah its the lyrics that make the song humorous. the melodies and chord changes are incredible, they make great fucking songs
m0ni e I agree
So true, was it in any of the episodes? I couldn't find it (this is probably my favorite song from them)
The album unfortunately, I couldn't see this being on the show unless the plot was that they travelled back to NZ and ended up on a bus tour.. or it could be a dream sequence
Still think this is the best I’ve ever heard them harmonise, genuinely beautiful.
I'm never going to get over how genuinely amazing they are at music, I really hope I can see them live some day
You've got to see them. They're hilarious live, so worth it
Pearls-for-cats I saw them years ago in Wellington, New Zealand before they were famous. I remember thinking at the time that they would be big one day.
Did you ever manage to see them?
"G'day, my name's Tony. On behalf of myself and the coachline I'd like to thank you for choosing to drive with us today. I'm a local, I hope I can impart some local knowledge. you've got any questions don't hesitate, just sing 'm out. For those who are interested, there's the Old Bridge, that was replaced by the New Bridge back in 1972. Funny thing, the Old Bridge used to be called the New Bridge. Yeah, bit of a funny one. Up ahead there's the bronze of Bluey, a local sheepdog, who became a member of Regional Council. It was a bloody great day for dogs, not just here, but throughout the entire country. There's the town's oldest street. That's the Museum of Meat. There's the town's largest industry, 'course that's the sock factory, hence the giant sock."
[Sings] The town hall
Note the mosaic wall
Well, there are 5,600 tiles on that wall
I know, I counted them all
The local school, the local swimming pool,
Which was opened by the Governor General,
Back in 1952
Where I was caught with a friend aged 11, sniffing tractor fuel
We thought we were pretty cool, breaking them changing shed rules
But do you see up there?
The banner hanging in the air?
The Presbyterian Fair
Well, I never go, there's too many Presbyterians there
But if you're interested, the fair's in the third weekend of August every year
But don't bother entering the raffle,
It's always won by some kid of the Mayor
Do you hear that sound?
The town clock, heard from anywhere in town,
Until 1960, it was a little place in Norway
We bought it for a hundred pounds
Rumor has it they sold it cheap because the chimes were too loud
But every time I hear that sound it makes me so proud
Look to your left, what a beautiful sight,
It's Paula, Paula Thompson, nee Paula Wright.
Look at her hair, it's still gorgeous, even now.
Flowing like the Womahonga River,
Which incidently, is to your right.
And it's the largest, in the area
In terms of volume.
Everybody, look at Paula, look at Paula Thompson
I always thought I'd marry Paula
But some things just don't work out that way
Well, that's the most important thing you'll learn on the tour today
That, and the fact there'll be a toilet break
At the information center near the manmade lake
"Yeah, I'll just ask you one favor, if you do see Paula in town later on I'd appreciate it if you didn't mention the details of my tour. Same goes for my wife, Gloria. who You'll recognize cause she looks a hell of a lot like Paula, actually, but, she's not Paula, that's for sure, no."
Paula Thompson, born in '54
To a family of four
To the family next door
Take me back next door
Paula Thompson, nee Paula Wright.
That's her old house, number 39
Number 41 was mine
If this old coach could go back in time
I'd drive to 1979
Take me back...
Take me back, take me back
(Take, take, take, take me back)
Take me back, take me back
(Take, take, take, take me back)
Take me back, take me back, take me back, take me back, take me back, take me back...
Thanks for this. Cheers!
*another mosaic wall
IN TERMS OF VOLUME
I keep pointing out in social groups things that are the biggest in terms of volume hoping someday someone will get it...
@@grendelum I have a short peen, however it is record shattering in terms of volume.
But only in terms of volume you understand.
This song is hauntingly beautiful. "take me back.. take me back"
I un-ironically love this song. If I didn't know it was a FLight song, I'd think its just a really good folk song with dark humor.
shadow102994 sthe thing bout them isn't it
shadow102994 You could easily imagine Ray Davies singing this during his prime.
Michael Jenkins absolutely. Nailed it.
To be fair though, I don’t think there’s a way to ironically love this song.
3:45 I just noticed this, but I want to commend Jemaine on his singing during this song. Some of those intervals he sings are hard, especially because he sings the harmony. And his singing is in tune. Well done.
you're right, there's a whole lot of tricky ups and downs that aren't even in the same key with each other.
Ah, the long lost art of tragicomedy. Probably my favourite conchords song.
I've been coming back to this video for like 5 years now. It's just so good
This song actually almost made me cry. This is a wonderful song.
2:06 Jermaine playing out the chimes of the bells has always been my favorite bit these guys have ever done. Really sells the song.
Same.
There's something about this song that just sounds really nice. Like it's a sad song but the tune of it is like I don't know just really soothing I guess and reminiscent.
I live in small town N.Z and this describes it so well
yessss I totally agree!!
+Oscar King Is it as beautiful as I imagine it to be?
Michał Chyliński yes it is
+Oscar King I'm listening to the song again... NZ still so beautiful?
I thought they were doing an Australian accent in this song? Wasn't quite sure what was intimated by that.
A god damn masterpiece. My brother actually teared up the first time he heard this song lol.
OKAY IT WAS ME.
I don't even have a brother, it was me. I ate sheep shit.
Yeah I totally relate , what is it with these guys , and the mosaic wall , their great musicians fabulous absolutely fabulous
This song is so fucking chill
I love the longing and sadness tone of this song, which is discreetly tucked below comedy. This is genius.
I didn't know comedy could make you incredibly sad
It's just supposed to provoke emotion, what emotion is up to the listener
@@kevinschulze5258 Many of the comments are clearly discussing the sadness in this song lol your comment is written like you were mad you didn't realize it was sad and are trying to argue that it isnt
this song is so sad and funny at the same time.
+SubmarineFTW Everything comedy should be
This exactly!
This is my favorite Flight Of The Conchords song
I think this is my favorite FOTC song. Its slightly different from their other brilliantly funny songs. While also full of their deadpan humor it also intertwines more serious themes like a feeling of the lost time and love-induced nostalgia for what could have happened. It mixes its components so masterfully and paints a picture of slightly dull life in the small city: "The town hall / another mosaic wall / well, there are 5,600 tiles on that wall, / I know, I counted them all", where wisdom of "some things just don't work out that way" is next to the importance of the location of " the toilet break". Also, the way they hit harmonies and play off each other is exemplified in this song as well. They are coming back to HBO, much more accomplished now, and I cannot wait to see whether they can eclipse their previous run
Well written.
great way to put it George, we can all relate i'm sure
Jesus
Hit the nail on the head George.
Well said. I think the ability to weave serious widespread emotions with funny wit is also what made Tim Minchin's early material so great.
The wholesome mix between commentary and singing, along with the beautiful harmonization by Jemaine makes it probably my favorite by them. It is almost too good to believe.
Hearing this at the end of the Live From London special gave me emotions. The changes in audience, the band itself, and even the musical differences showed their progress over so many years. Love this band.
Me too, man. Me too
Wow, I called my son a day after his birthday and he sent this great set.
Been watching this video every once in a while for 10 years now. These guys will never get old.
there are days when i have that song on repeat...
I absolutely love this FOTC tune, sad, funny, moving, beautifully harmonised, perfect timing and storytelling, great backing from Germain... "Gloria looks a lot like Paula, they're often mistaken ... but she's not Paula ... that's for sure..." Good on you! xx
I love how Bret sheds a tiny smile when he talks about "the most important lesson." 2:55
I legit can't stop listening to that part and the bit that precedes it. HOW do they even harmonize so well?? Is it small-town witchcraft??!!
i'm not a very emotional person, but i cry pretty much every time i hear this song. the way it mixes sad and funny perfectly amplifies the sadness and nostalgia. always hits me when he says 'I always thought I'd marry Paula, but some things just don't work out that way'
Me too lol
This is my favourite FotC song, some of the best jokes and it's damn beautiful
Bret has a harmonious and soothing voice.
The thing I most love about this is hearing Brett’s Aussie accent.
It is nostalgic, but that is what makes the song sad. He is looking back and longing for better times and realizing how his life doesn't compare to it, i.e. his wife who looks like Paula, but isn't Paula.
Bret's voice is so lovely
Has anyone noticed this small tidbit: the song is about a bus driver in love with someone named Paula who he thought he'd always marry, meaning he's known her for a long time, possibly since childhood. In season 2 of the show, the Prime Minister brings in his new assistant Paula who was his neighbour when they were kids, he obviously is in love with her and has been since childhood AND in the episode he begs Murray to be the tour bus driver of New Zealandtown. Did they bring this detail into the show as a nod to this song????
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dang!!!! thats some sharp observesment
hawt dang you got me again!
@@p4pking393 hahaha love it
Haha yeah I noticed that too
so awesome, I saw them play this live 3 days ago on their 2018 UK tour!
JEALOUS AF
Damn, mine got postponed
poor Bret, hope his arm heals quickly
yeah im in portsmouth, i can't believe they did a small select of giant cities and countries and then by chance also chose the small south england city i live in :D
Awesome 😎
2:25 has to be my favorite part of the song. It really speaks to me; that harmony is incredible, while at the same time 2:56 is true to life for being so unpredictable.
It's been years since I listened to flight of the conchords, but never heard this one before. Amazing
Pancho yeah I agree such beautiful harmonies. Their voices work really well together. Beautiful song
Pancho - it’s on their 2002 *”Folk the World”* (iirc) album but this is a *_much_* better version as the album cut is _slower_ and doesn’t have the same passion and impact.
3:36 i’d add this section as well ;¬)
funny, sad, nostalgic, charming, witty with the general tone of longing and whimsy- and it sounds amazing too. "if this old coach could go back in time"
Can’t believe there’s a FOTC song I hadn’t heard before- - thanks much, TH-cam algorithm!
I'm actually listening to this less than an hour before brain tumour surgery. It's making me cry...
You still with us?
I am. Thanks x
Swaggy
@@JohnSmith-mu5qh glad you're still around
John, How did it go, mate?
A beautiful story of regret and nostalgia. Just beautiful.
Love this, actually quite a sad song despite the laughs :)
Yup
+TenDividedBySix just like bittersweet chocolate.
I remember watching Standup! when it aired on the ABC and seeing these guys for the first time and being blown away by how much better they were than all the other acts. I'd pretty much just try to catch the end of each episode coz they closed em all!
I love how it turns into a tribute song for Paula😂 It’s very powerful the way people think about the “what ifs” in their lives. We shouldn’t look back and dwell on our mistakes, but a man with no memories is a man who hasn’t lived
this song actually makes me cry
This is so beautiful
I been listening to this song for ages. Memorised it years ago. So nich nostalgia with it. Reminds me of the small town I grew up in, the small towns i have driven through and of course that one girl when I was younger. And the laughs just top it off
This is one of my favorites for sure it's funny but it has soul.
Still come back here for a little listen every now and again. Great song.
The harmonies on this song make sawblades of joy rip through my heart. In a good way.
This is too good.
i’m so glad these two met
The mix of comedy and tragedy makes this my favorite FOTC song.
2:05 Jemaine's accompaniment on the guitar always gives me the feels.
same!
Because they're a comedy act it's far too easy to forget that they're also extremely talented musicians. They would've done very well if they played serious music but thankfully they chose comedy.
id be thankful either way because they'd still be showcasing talents.
I've never focused on that part, but it's really unique for this song, is he doing the clock chime?
Didn't expect to see you here Ricky
Ive been having fever dreams of this song but just the paula meeting paula lines... i kept on trying to spotify it or google it... so glad to have found it xx
One of my favorite songs ever
This song is deffo one of my favourites by Fotc. So many beautiful harmonies, and well constructed balances between comedy and seriousness.
Really nice harmonies!
I'm so glad they brought this song back, definitely my favorite of theirs.
i can’t believe this 720p clip from >5 years ago is the only way to access the best FOTC song of all time
Jermaines voice support is amazing. I’ve listened to this performance a hundred times, but never really listened closely to Jermaines voice.
Especially 3:35
This song wouldn't be out of place on the white album!
Very true! And it would be better than half of the songs on that album 😂
I'm a sucker for Jemaine.
+Hope Moskal MEE TOO!
This song really reminds me of The Kinks.
good call. awesome song this.
Conchords would like that omparison. I agree with you and also point out that this speaks to older men..so maybe my favourite.
yeah, a lot of the same kind of wistful pastoral imagery
sometimes the best comedy is very sentimental
Very Beatle-esque. Great song.
This is a work of art. I love it.
easily one of their best live songs
Honestly, their songs are amazing.
Right when Bret first sings 'another mosaic wall' I'm already feeling emotional
"And note the mosaic wall".... ;)
Some late night FotC to ruin my sleep schedule. Hells yes. They're so friendly I feel like I'm socializing!
Loved these guys growing up in Australia, a lot of their best performances were performed for a little network called SBS and it takes me back to a simple time when I’d just look forward to one of their shows. Their comedy is so deadpan and genius in this song in particular.
My teacher was shocked when she found out that only me and my best friend had heard of Flight of The Conchords. She asked me to put on any song they’d done, and I chose this one. Everyone laughed about it and she said what the heck, and I felt really embarrassed. Some people don’t appreciate this art unfortunately. They’re probably all presbyterians or something.
Never feel embarrassed about taste man. Its subjective. A food one to show anyone is either "Jenny" or "Robots"
or maybe just idiots, this is humor on a different level, you either get it or you don't
To be fair, you have to have a very high IQ to understand Flight Of The Conchords. The humour is extremely subtle, and without a solid grasp of theoretical physics most of the jokes will go over a typical listener's head. There's also Jemaine's nihilistic outlook, which is deftly woven into his characterisation- his personal philosophy draws heavily from Narodnaya Volya literature, for instance. The fans understand this stuff; they have the intellectual capacity to truly appreciate the depths of these jokes, to realise that they're not just funny- they say something deep about LIFE. As a consequence people who dislike Flight Of The Conchords truly ARE idiots- of course they wouldn't appreciate, for instance, the humour in Jemaine's existential catchphrase "It's business time", which itself is a cryptic reference to Turgenev's Russian epic Fathers and Sons. I'm smirking right now just imagining one of those addlepated simpletons scratching their heads in confusion as Bret McKenzie's genius wit unfolds itself on their television screens. What fools.. how I pity them. 😂
And yes, by the way, i DO have a Flight Of The Conchords tattoo. And no, you cannot see it. It's for the ladies' eyes only- and even then they have to demonstrate that they're within 5 IQ points of my own (preferably lower) beforehand. Nothin personnel kid 😎
I'm confused...so your teacher already knew about them? But didnt like it? Waht?
LOL'd at the last sentence. I'm going to steal that.
This is an excellent find, one of their wittiest songs!
i always listen to this song when i feel like i need to reinforce my broken heart with more sad.
Their best tune. Brett and Jermaine kill the vocals and you can tell they have fun performing it. Hope we get a studio version one of these days.
Omfg this song my dude!
Such a good song
Forgot about it(kinda) for ages
Gold.
😂😂🤣 it's Paula Thomson
🤩😘 Just heard this first time...hahaha!!! 🖐️👌
Take me back Paula
@@eloril and I have got plenty volume in my hair 😂🤣 this is so funny..
Hello from Wales...I'm going to get our local radio station to play this..😁🌠👌
Look at my other Paula Thomson channel..the cows coming home video and check out the Barry Island videos..my friend Johnny and I on the fair..🖐️😁🐣
You guys are GREAT!!!
from az lyrics:
[Speaking] "G'day, my name's Tony. On behalf of myself and the coachline I'd like to thank you for choosing to drive with us today. I'm a local, I hope I can impart some local knowledge. If you've got any questions don't hesitate, just sing out. For those who are interested, there's the Old Bridge, swaying away. Replaced by the New Bridge in 1972. Funny thing, the Old Bridge used to be called the New Bridge. Yeah, bit of a funny thing. Up ahead there's the bronze of Bluey, a local sheepdog, who became a member of Regional Council. It was a bloody great day for dogs, not just here, but everywhere in the North Island. There's the town's oldest street. That's the Museum of Meat. There's the town's largest industry, that's the sock factory, hence the giant sock."
[Sings] The town hall
Note the mosaic wall
Well, there are 5,600 tiles on that wall
I know, I counted them all
The local school, the local swimming pool,
Which was opened by the Governor General,
Back in 1952
Where I was caught with a friend aged 11, sniffing tractor fuel
We thought we were pretty cool, breaking them changing shed rules
But do you see up there?
The banner hanging in the air?
The Presbyterian Fair
Well, I never go, there's too many Presbyterians there
But if you're interested, the fair's in the third weekend of August every year
But don't bother entering the raffle,
It's always won by some kid of the Mayor
Do you hear that sound?
The town clock, heard from anywhere in town,
Until 1960, it was a little place in Norway
We bought it for a hundred pounds
Rumor has it they sold it cheap because the chimes were too loud
But every time I hear that sound it makes me so proud
Look to your left, what a beautiful sight,
It's Paula, Paula Thompson, nee Paula Wright.
Look at her hair, it's still gorgeous, even now.
Flowing like the Womahonga River,
Which incidently, is to your right.
And it's the largest, in the area
In terms of volume.
Everybody, look at Paula, look at Paula Thompson
I always thought I'd marry Paula
But some things just don't work out that way
Well, that's the most important thing you'll learn on the tour today
That, and the fact there'll be a toliet break
At the information center near the manmade lake
[Speaking] "Yeah, I'll just ask you one favor, if you do see Paula in town later on that you don't mention the details of the tour. I'd appreciate that. Same goes for my wife, Gloria. You'll recognize her, she looks a hell of a lot like Paula, actually. She often gets mistaken for Paula, but, um, well, she's not Paula, that's for sure, no."
[Singing]
Paula Thompson, born in '54
To a family of four
To the family next door
Take me back next door
Paula Thompson, nee Paula Wright.
That's her old house, number 39
Number 41 was mine
If this old coach could go back in time
I'd drive to 1979
Take me back...
Take me back, take me back
(Take, take, take, take me back)
Take me back, take me back
(Take, take, take, take me back)
Take me back, take me back, take me back, take me back, take me back, take me back...
[Speaking] "Yeah, sorry about that. I always get a little bit emotional on the corner of Rutherford and Brown Streets. But, um, that is truly the end of the tour, so mind your step, yeah, good on you."
This actually got me emotional!! Jesus, I'm such a drip😂😂
I'm enjoying this song on so many levels. Thanks!
These guys are my 4th favourite New Zealand folk duo.
Thanks! Never heard this one before... lol
3:36 - 4:46 shows their potential to be non-comedic musicians. You can find bits like this in all of their songs. I hope they release a non-comedic album.
Bro how you got two extra seconds of video
Well Bret released a non-comedy album recently.
I didn’t love the _”Live in London”_ version much... I’m spoiled on this amazing performance I think !!
one their best. i love this song.
There's something about this live show in particular that's strangely amazing. Their vocals blend so perfectly, not a single off note. I don't understand. But I like it. I wish there was a HQ recording somewhere!
i think they sold their souls to the devil for talent fame and fortune. ITS THE ONLY EXPLANATION!
I found a live version (London) of this song on Apple music and its not half as haunting😕
This song is tragically hilarious -- and one of my favorites ^^
one of my all time favourite conchords songs
There's a real Elliott smith feel at parts with Bretts vocals
Thomas Limbrey true!
Thomas Limbrey I was just trying to figure out what it was about this song and I was just thinking maybe that was the thing. Elliott Smith is probably my favorite artist and now this is probably my favorite of their songs so it makes a lot of sense.
I really love the harmonies and the folky upbeat yet perfect biting lyrics juxtaposed with that sad nostalgia feel that is one of my favorite things about Elliott Smith as well. Specifically that, “Oh, you thought you were getting a catchy feel good upbeat song? Well tricked ya, bitch, I’m going to get you right in the feels when you’re caught off guard.”
@@linseyspolidoro5122 I feel like flight of the conchords could have made it as an actual band if they werent't writing comedic songs. Both bret and jemaine are great songwriters and musicians. bret is a really solid singer too
haha i love this, been looking for it for ages! cheers :D
1 million view and only 73 dislikes. Testament to how good FotC is.
@nikesb That's part of their act man, they're "socially awkward Kiwis".