I love this version, it highlights the lyrics, the best thing of this song. Weller's raspy voice of the 1993-1995 era adds so much to the storytelling. I love this song.
One of Paul Weller's best, and not even a single! Such a beautiful melody with haunting lyrics, reputedly written about a friend who died from a heroin overdose. Without sounding pretentious, this song has echoes of the famous soliloquy from Hamlet, where he expresses his weariness with the world saying 'What a piece of work is a man! How noble in reason, how infinite in faculty! In form and moving how express and admirable! In action how like an angel, in apprehension how like a god! The beauty of the world. The paragon of animals. And yet, to me, what is this quintessence of dust?'
one of wellers most beautiful yet haunting songs! always loved the style councils version...but this blows it out of the water....thanks for upload. i have this on cd/video. ace!
I love the look Paul gives Steve when he improvises the flamenco guitar strum. That was respect. At 1.44
I love this version, it highlights the lyrics, the best thing of this song. Weller's raspy voice of the 1993-1995 era adds so much to the storytelling. I love this song.
Weller’s voice was incredible in that period
One of the most beautiful love songs of all time, truly painful & just a beautiful love song
Great tune reminds off my best mate who took his own life on my Birthday .
One of Paul Weller's best, and not even a single! Such a beautiful melody with haunting lyrics, reputedly written about a friend who died from a heroin overdose. Without sounding pretentious, this song has echoes of the famous soliloquy from Hamlet, where he expresses his weariness with the world saying 'What a piece of work is a man! How noble in reason, how infinite in faculty! In form and moving how express and admirable! In action how like an angel, in apprehension how like a god! The beauty of the world. The paragon of animals. And yet, to me, what is this quintessence of dust?'
About Dave Waller...and old friend and a founding member of the Jam
Bit pretentious mate!
For me one of his best performances voice wise.
Addicted to the story..
I was an absolute Jam Fanatic. I even played in a Jam tribute band. But Our Favourite Shop is one of my favorite ( I'm American) albums.
Me 2 love this song. Where u from bud ?? I'm now n UK
One of the best songs ever written,try to play it to the end without filling up,as usual he hits you for six again
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My favourite weller song.
It’s deeply moving. Weller is just a cut above.
A flipping ace song about a very sad situation-love it! ❤️
Haunting lyrics.. You had a dangerous passion. Memories of my mate Stuart who died the same way as Wellers mate.
I’m so sorry for your lose
@@Loganmayes2 thank you 🙏.
absolute classic. One of his best and one of my favourite songs ever.
Still would have been better supported by Bruce and Rick...
What a top song paul . brings back good memories. My favorite.
Agree...hidden gem!
Just a beautiful tune and keep going back to this on TH-cam such a sad story behind it but also very uplifting ah the magic that is Weller .....👍
Non ne faccio mai a meno di ascoltarla...
this is the one, just does it on every level, proper.
Simply beautiful
Love The Jam and the Style Council. How good was the ending to that. Love from Australia. Edit: yes, Paul Weller is an undisputed genius and legend.
one of wellers most beautiful yet haunting songs! always loved the style councils version...but this blows it out of the water....thanks for upload. i have this on cd/video.
ace!
Great upload, a song that always grips the heart and comforts you into deep thought.
Dare not mention the eyes welling up as well,
Cheers!
Our favourite shop n.1!
Classic weller what a tuuuuuuune. ❤
LOVE THIS ONE!!!
A great song, sounds amazing here.
I had This Jools Holland concert on a bootleg cd many years ago, was SO good..Wish I could find it again
Love this song.
Such a sweet song
Tears!
So different to the original, I prefer this one if I’m honest x
And me!
Beautiful.
My exact thought and sentiment.
Amazing song. So powerful
great days !!!!!
Cradock ACE ✊
Great great song .
Great quality, THANK YOU for uploading it.
Classic but so current
@happydaystoytown71 . This is one of my fave songs and sang with feeling. You see we do have some things in common.
Class 👌
Quality 😎👍🎸🎶
Yep. That's the shit.
Just the ultimate. Thank you Mr Weller
Belter 👍
Dave Waller.
I can only think the downvote was an accident.
@Guy Fawkes-Day great haircut as well 👍
Such a great singer(songwriter) '77 till now for me!