Mike Lindup is my favorite member in the band. He comes from a musical family (his father was a film & TV composer, his mother is a famous actress/singer from Belize), he was classically trained and kicks so much ass on the synths, and his falsetto singing is an amazing compliment to Mark King’s baritone vocals. It also doesn’t hurt that the album this song was from was produced by Earth Wind & Fire.
He's what brought me here. He not only plays masterfully, but his parts fit the songs perfectly. Similar to what Bernie Worrell did with Parliament Funkadelic. His synth parts basically make the record and steal the show....quietly.
He bridged the gaps of King bass brilliantly with his harmony and synth. I agree very talented yet, not mentioned as heavily as King. Defiantly partnered King style of jazz funk perfectly.
Excellent music, In France many musics journalists in magazines were saying that Mark King was the best bassist in the World in the 80s. Thanks for the music Level 42.
Mark could well have been the best in the world, but if he was, it was quite an achievement, because he was up against some pretty stiff competition!!, Entwistle, McCartney, MacVie, to name but 3... however, there were dozens!
@@michaelrawson6261 McCartney was an amazing musician, but he could never play King's bass lines, he is nowhere near King's talent as a bass player, McCartney is certainly a better composer than King.
That's a bugger my friend , losing your dad at such an early age , words do not mean much but , as I have learnt , music and the 42 will keep those precious memories for you . Keep your chin up .
Dad is listening all the time And will guide you through life nice words speeking of dad I list my mum and dad and all my family ,, takecare Buddy 👍❤️ godbless
There was a real fear of nuclear war around the time this was released in 1983. The Reagan years.... And now we're in a similar situation situation with Putin and Co. 😢
My late wife was an account for polydor, in the 80s, we used to get free tickets for so many fantastic artists level 42 was always my favourite concerts
Such a fabulous song and the first one from this amazing group that I really recall listening to in 1983 when I was 9. They then went on to dominate the UK charts for the rest of the fantastic 80s. On my 30th birthday I treated myself to a ticket to see them at York Barbican and took my mum-unfortunately she went out at half time as said she wasn’t keen so she missed all the greatest hits, but I had a fabulous time as the second half was just an 80s nostalgia trip. Favourite song has got to be “Its over”- great lyrics and the tune is so sad but really memorable. Also Mike and Mark were extremely easy on the eye as well as brilliant musicians on the keys and THAT bass. Wow!
This is just incredible music from the great Level 42 I've been a very big fan of this 4 piece band from England UK !!! Dance disco funk soul pop r+b their work through the years is just incredible Lead vocals Mark King is just a very talented artist his playing of a guitar is just incredible staggering he has just turned 60 recently they were a ground breaking band of the glorious 80s !!!
Happy Birthday Mister Mark King!! Whose Progressive , Sophisticated, And " Incredibly Exciting Bass Technique " Has continued to " Enthrall " Us For Decades!!! From Adrian Browne 1965
I have a new favorite song by Level 42! Love this video first of all! I love the guys having fun, living life, playing their instruments so well, Lindup and King sharing the lead vocals and I love Boon and Phil Gould singing along!
I love moments like these, just heard this song today 31/8/24 on the radio after not hearing it for the longest time. I almost forgot how much I love this song and Level 42. Now rinsing it on YT !!! ❤❤❤❤❤🙌🏾💃🏾
One of Level 42's tracks featuring Mike Lindup's vocals extensively. Incredibly, Mike's mother is still living. Nadia Evadne Cattouse (born 2 November 1924) is a Belizean-born British actress, singer and songwriter. Although sadly, Mike's father, the composer David Lindup, died in 1992.
We need to crowdsource a 90 minute retrospective documentary to pay tribute and provide a historical record of this incredible band and their contributors, producers etc. Time is short.
Just a wonderul feel good funky jam. Level 42 reminds me of my youth in the 80´s and is one of my favourite bands of all time. This is my favourite song of theirs as well as one of my all time favourites.
2021 and this track still sounds fresh, funky-crisp and real like an original.😊 i went to school when it was in the charts ..🎼 .. i miss the music 'from yesterday' fortunately there are many 80 'radio stations today. Unfortunately, it has to be repeated, but earlier, yes, not everything was better in the past ..but we had 'real music', I am happy to have grown up during this time.😎
There's a girl at the back making eyes at me. With her hair long and black is a sight to see . That was my girlfriend in 1983. She's my wife now and we've got 2 daughter's. Thanks to this tune.
Saw a soldier, standing by the bar he looked so sad he'd gone so far. How many need to loose their lives? They need to be looked after they've done so much please support them 💜
Oh wow! a real blast from the past..... Woooh watch her dance, there must be one like her in every club in every town. But i don't mind, that's the way she wants to be. There's something 'bout her that reminds me of me... x
Still livin it up in 2024!
80s music is the BEST.
Completely agree!!!! 80's music is the best!
I’ve never given The 42 the credit they deserve as insanely proficient musicians.
Top notch.
Great Album Tracks.
Anyone still listening here in 2024 ? Still listening here in 2024 July - what a track !!
i'm listenig since 1982 !
Love level 42 so talented
August 24
21 .08. 24 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Still know every word to this amazing tune
One of the coolest peaces of jazz funk ever, the groove on this tune is killer............🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼
Totaly agree with you !!!!! Genious !!!!!
It has Tropical rhythm I listen to it with headphones it sounds better
@Mr Nobody
Because that’s what they did from the early days , the Chinese Way etc …….
@@markmeade2937 Earlier. Try Sandstorm.
@@royayersrules
Will do 🎵🎵🎵🎵🎶🎶🎶🎶👍
Mark King playing is brilliant. Yes he is brilliant and yes Level 42 are exceptional
Mark is the King
There's such a lot of happiness in this song. Always makes me smile
Mike Lindup is my favorite member in the band. He comes from a musical family (his father was a film & TV composer, his mother is a famous actress/singer from Belize), he was classically trained and kicks so much ass on the synths, and his falsetto singing is an amazing compliment to Mark King’s baritone vocals.
It also doesn’t hurt that the album this song was from was produced by Earth Wind & Fire.
He's what brought me here. He not only plays masterfully, but his parts fit the songs perfectly. Similar to what Bernie Worrell did with Parliament Funkadelic. His synth parts basically make the record and steal the show....quietly.
He bridged the gaps of King bass brilliantly with his harmony and synth.
I agree very talented yet, not mentioned as heavily as King.
Defiantly partnered King style of jazz funk perfectly.
Bullshit......in the 80s the black wasn't considered at all.......mark king made this music
Larry Dunn and Verdine White of Earth, Wind, & Fire helped them tremendously.
@@leeejames6081 What??? In the 80s, Mark King and Lindup were by far the most famous and prominent members.
41 years later still got that fresh Groove Awesome song 😘👌
This is my favourite level 42 tune, so underrated
Mine too.😍😍
Mine too
Excellent music, In France many musics journalists in magazines were saying that Mark King was the best bassist in the World in the 80s. Thanks for the music Level 42.
Mark could well have been the best in the world, but if he was, it was quite an achievement, because he was up against some pretty stiff competition!!, Entwistle, McCartney, MacVie, to name but 3... however, there were dozens!
@@michaelrawson6261 McCartney was an amazing musician, but he could never play King's bass lines, he is nowhere near King's talent as a bass player, McCartney is certainly a better composer than King.
Bootsy Collins, Larry Graham, Bob Babbitt, Bernard Edwards...and so on.
i’m 13 and my parents used to always play this song when i was younger i never really appreciated it enough. it’s so good
I'm 22 and I used to listen to this with my dad when I was a kid. I lost him when I was 17, but I still listen to this with a tear on my cheek
mate that sucks, at least he had a great choice in music x
That's a bugger my friend , losing your dad at such an early age , words do not mean much but , as I have learnt , music and the 42 will keep those precious memories for you . Keep your chin up .
Dad is listening all the time And will guide you through life nice words speeking of dad I list my mum and dad and all my family ,, takecare Buddy 👍❤️ godbless
Sorry for your loss
Your Dad had great taste. I had the pleasure of seeing these guys play live back in the 80s. What an amazing band. Cheers
Saw a soldier standing in a bar he looked so tired he'd come so far ,need someone to love before they drop the BOMB 💣 What genius words and music ❤
There was a real fear of nuclear war around the time this was released in 1983.
The Reagan years....
And now we're in a similar situation situation with Putin and Co. 😢
My late wife was an account for polydor, in the 80s, we used to get free tickets for so many fantastic artists level 42 was always my favourite concerts
Lucky you!
I saw level 42 at the UEA in Norwich UK in the early 80s , they were excellent
RIP Boon. Your legacy will live one with some of the best songs of the 80s
Absolutely.
All time classic. Mark Kings bass line is utterly unforgetable. So thats it, my head will be replaying this all day!
Good man!
For Sure!!!
wish you all still making music now,better than today music anyday!
Wish Level 42 were bigger in the US. All people know is "Something About You," but pretty much all of their songs are gold.
One of the best performances I have witnessed live 🎉
Another brilliant Level 42 song, I had forgotten how may amazing songs they wrote
This was the one that gave them their first major UK hit,back end of summer 1983.
Great band. One the 80s best.
Level 42 Formed My Music Interest When I Was A Kid. 🙌
Damn! Have been looking for this song for about fifteen years!
I've been searching for "giving it up!" all this time!
I searched for 'Forward Motion'
Dan Coulson TH-cam is just awesome
Good you haven't given it up :)
I think this is what the kids would term a "Banger"
Dan Coulson you found it before the sun went down
I'm 60 now and remember listening to this when it came out. Where did those 40 years go?!! We had some crackin' music back in the 80's & 90's!
We were lucky born in this great music era and Level 42 are top draw
@@MsMartydee
That's what every old person says about their era.
Mark King in the 80s 😍😍😋😋
Summer of 83, great memories!!
It was a great year for music
Such a fabulous song and the first one from this amazing group that I really recall listening to in 1983 when I was 9. They then went on to dominate the UK charts for the rest of the fantastic 80s. On my 30th birthday I treated myself to a ticket to see them at York Barbican and took my mum-unfortunately she went out at half time as said she wasn’t keen so she missed all the greatest hits, but I had a fabulous time as the second half was just an 80s nostalgia trip. Favourite song has got to be “Its over”- great lyrics and the tune is so sad but really memorable. Also Mike and Mark were extremely easy on the eye as well as brilliant musicians on the keys and THAT bass. Wow!
its over? really? bad times for me that one
@@scottnever8732 oh dear, that’s not a good memory to sync with this fabulous song.
40 years later and I see this for the very first time. One of the best blue-eyes soul bands of all time.
One for the all time top 10....Mark King owning the bass guitar, a classic feelgood tune from back in the day...😎😎😎😎
I remember there being quite a fuss when Mark finally completed the instalment payments on it. I think the band threw a party to celebrate.
"I want my friends to see me standing next to you..." there's an honesty about that line that always makes me smile.
Such a tune!! I’m an 80’s kid, this is like the soundtrack to my childhood
Feat Mark King one of the greatest bass guitarist ever....
Toca el bajo no guitarra
Correct 💯👍👍....... From Ireland 🍀👍
Stanley Clarke.
@@JoseJaracardenas-c8l bass guitar es bajo en ingles por si acaso
This is just incredible music from the great Level 42 I've been a very big fan of this 4 piece band from England UK !!! Dance disco funk soul pop r+b their work through the years is just incredible Lead vocals Mark King is just a very talented artist his playing of a guitar is just incredible staggering he has just turned 60 recently they were a ground breaking band of the glorious 80s !!!
Probably the most underrated band ever.
Without doubt, Live they were supreme.
They were on TOTP a lot and were commercially successful, so I would say there are more underrated bands out there...
Absolutely. Japan and Gang Of Four are two other bands in the same situation.
Lot`s of fans in Sweden in the 80`s .Sold a lot of records and packed conserts.
@@TheMrE1974 Absolutely underrated in the United States.
Unici ,grandi, mitici ,simply level 42
the sun never gos down on this tune, brilliant, classic and so damm catchy.
God bless Level 42 😊😊😊😊
Great great band .Great music. Takes me back...
BOSH , sweet. From from the late 80s till now 2024.
I cant stop listening to this. The bass is so addictive.
Timeless.... 80's is my favourite era of Music. Has everything ❤ Soul, Dance and Rythm
Happy Birthday Mister Mark King!! Whose Progressive , Sophisticated, And " Incredibly Exciting Bass Technique " Has continued to " Enthrall " Us For Decades!!! From Adrian Browne 1965
Thanks 4 Your Support Re My Mark King Post !! From Adrian Browne 1965
A million people have listened to this brilliant track, wow!! 😀👍
I'm 12 years old and I love this song. I wish new bands played this good.
Adam Drennan wow, I wish I had your taste at your age. Good taste buddy!
More younger people should have your taste !!! You prove there's hope for the future hahah
@@stormyrae-dawnferguson9903 don't worry so do I;)
well now your thirteen i supose and indeed your taste in music is Great !! Live it up !
This song got me into level 42 I'm 15 so good on you
To be back as a teenager in the 80's and this was in the charts on Top of the Pops!!
We had fun.
@@elizabethmcleod246 We did!
I have a new favorite song by Level 42! Love this video first of all! I love the guys having fun, living life, playing their instruments so well, Lindup and King sharing the lead vocals and I love Boon and Phil Gould singing along!
2020 and still sounds as catchy as ever.
Better than anything since
Music at its best 😊 .. Proud to be a levelhead
Its a Panghorn.alembic like.
The groove on this track is simply amazing.
Love Mike's vocals and Mark's bass is incredible!
I love moments like these, just heard this song today 31/8/24 on the radio after not hearing it for the longest time. I almost forgot how much I love this song and Level 42. Now rinsing it on YT !!! ❤❤❤❤❤🙌🏾💃🏾
My dad put me on. Thank you for this amazing piece father 🙏🏻
I always like finding songs that are just so obviously inspiration for modern artists. This one is so obvious a song that inspired The 1975.
2019 and still Livin it up ... great bass from Mark King ... loved it as a teen -- watching them on Top of the Pops! Happy memories!
One of Level 42's tracks featuring Mike Lindup's vocals extensively. Incredibly, Mike's mother is still living. Nadia Evadne Cattouse (born 2 November 1924) is a Belizean-born British actress, singer and songwriter. Although sadly, Mike's father, the composer David Lindup, died in 1992.
My favorite songs !!!!!!!! Unknown song !!!!!! Paradoxal !!!!!! MORCEAU D ANTHOLOGIE ET FANTASTIQUE !!!!!
What a classic love listening to one of the greatest bands of all time
All hail Level 42..........and the 80s! They are the funkmasters of our times.........
We need to crowdsource a 90 minute retrospective documentary to pay tribute and provide a historical record of this incredible band and their contributors, producers etc. Time is short.
It has a good, tribal, funky vibe to it. These are one of Level 42's hidden gems.
Just a wonderul feel good funky jam. Level 42 reminds me of my youth in the 80´s and is one of my favourite bands of all time. This is my favourite song of theirs as well as one of my all time favourites.
Just awesome sound ,bass ,Mark is fabulous
“ I don’t mind that’s the way she wants to be, there’s something bout her that reminds me of me”
would be screamed from the back of dad’s Renault 25
See Level 42 in Margate, few weeks ago…. Absolutely brilliant, this they played & instantly took me back to early 80’s as a teenager..
Probably the most underrated band ever.-.
Level 42 were HUGE.
Saw them last night for the time ever, this song is the must, great gig in Brighton guys👌👍🕺🕺
Mark King always reminded me of a Boxer that could play bass very well in a good British group
well funny you should say that as Mark King was a boxer ;)
2021 and this track still sounds fresh, funky-crisp and real like an original.😊 i went to school when it was in the charts ..🎼 .. i miss the music 'from yesterday' fortunately there are many 80 'radio stations today.
Unfortunately, it has to be repeated, but earlier, yes, not everything was better in the past
..but we had 'real music', I am happy to have grown up during this time.😎
ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT, you dont get much better, classic
Been a LevelHead since World Machine!! Underrated group. They put out hella great music!! 🎶🎶🖤
Dad grew up in Nottingham, then moved to Leeds/Bradford. Thanks for the amazing music taste Dad
Mark makes the bass guitar playing look so effortless (and I play bass)
I’m 25, if I had a Time Machine and could never come back to the present, the 80s would be my decade of choice. Envious.
I was 25 in 1984 and I have to tell you that you are right.
Mark youre a nut on the bass in this song wow!
Great 80s band and video...RIP boon ...shocked to hear of his passing.
There's a girl at the back making eyes at me.
With her hair long and black is a sight to see .
That was my girlfriend in 1983.
She's my wife now and we've got 2 daughter's.
Thanks to this tune.
Summer of 83', best time of my life, it was awesome!
I listened to this band when I was a kid all the time. My dad always had this stuff playing.
Saw a soldier, standing by the bar he looked so sad he'd gone so far. How many need to loose their lives? They need to be looked after they've done so much please support them 💜
Great track and musicianship...my main passion is 90s alternative rock but I like to dip into the 80s sometimes for quality like this.
This is surely the definitive Level 42 at their creative height.
The funk in this one 👍🏿👊🏿
One of my favourite 80s bands.
Music that simply lasts forever!
R.I.P. Boon Gould
Definitely one of the funkiest bands in music!
Bass perfection 🎸🙌🥰
When you get Mark King and Verdine White together, you get bass perfection
Very unique and really great band. Their debut album was bloody amazing.
Level 42 is the answer to the question to the answer and question.
Wonderful. When this came out I assumed any future songs would be sung by Mike rather than Mark. Great voices
I can't stop moving my feet, this music makes me live
Their first big hit and still my favourite - always makes me feel like dancing!
im a big fan of level 42 . also love the archival movie film clips of 1940s bebop & swing dancing in this video
WOW- that Bass!!!!!
Oh wow! a real blast from the past..... Woooh watch her dance, there must be one like her in every club in every town. But i don't mind, that's the way she wants to be. There's something 'bout her that reminds me of me... x
At last! Level 42! You will love The sun goes down (Living it up)
One of my favourite level 42 songs .
Mike Lindup was a good choice on lead vocals 👍
Ese bajo!! Increíble 👏👏👏
Home grown talent from Shanklin Isle of Wight, the great Mark King I’ve lived on the Island for 14 years
Followed level 42 since they started, this is the best track for me .
This feel so international and fun; It has a old school funk could be sampled for sure, basic chords but delightful.
Great band seen them a few times years ago
God please bring back the 80s and 90s hahaha 😎