The only other band that has meant this much to me was The Jam. Saint Etienne are incomparable and "they can be anything you want them to be." Just pure class.
I first heard this song back in 1994 - still a contender for one of the finest songs ever: the bass line, the beautiful vocals and harpsichord - perfect.London looked so beautiful in the late 50's - early 60's before the ugly skyscrapers, the crash Americanization (mistakenly referred to as globalisation) and conformity took over.
Well done! to whoever made this video. The footage works so well with the music. I hadn't heard Mario's Cafe in a few years , I was playing it to find the reference to The KLF - "and did you see The KLF last night?" at 1m 50s or thereabouts!
neither i lived in swinging london attending Pink Floyd or Soft Machine gigs at the UFO, neither i had any chance of saying "yes, I saw KLF last night" Damn
Oh, I adore this! As someone who does mash-ups with videos on TH-cam, I can not praise this enough. I never heard of that british movie, but it´s right up my alley. There´s a Saint Etienne/Kraftwerk mashup on my channel "Like A Autobahn", maybe you´re interetsed. (Not posting a link, as those tend to be deleted. Will check out your other videos now.
A better time. Saddens me to think London will never be as cool as this again.
The movie used as a backdrop to this amazing song, ‘A Smashing Time’ is worth watching for the clothing alone!!!!
The only other band that has meant this much to me was The Jam. Saint Etienne are incomparable and "they can be anything you want them to be." Just pure class.
Very 60s feel. I know, I lived it.
the photos hoot during the flute solo is perfect!!
Thanks!
I first heard this song back in 1994 - still a contender for one of the finest songs ever: the bass line, the beautiful vocals and harpsichord - perfect.London looked so beautiful in the late 50's - early 60's before the ugly skyscrapers, the crash Americanization (mistakenly referred to as globalisation) and conformity took over.
saint etienne keep reminding me, beautifully, that every time, and every one, is miles away. uber-wistful genius.
One of if not THE greatest bands and songs of all time..completely transcendent...escape to another time and place..music as dream
Fantastic editing job. Perfect ending with a sharp exit.
@@voskat thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed it
What a great fit! The more I watch it, the more I enjoy it!
Thanks! I hoped so too!
I just love this song..
Brilliant Video, so full of the day images of the day, what a production, Cheers..
Well done! to whoever made this video. The footage works so well with the music. I hadn't heard Mario's Cafe in a few years , I was playing it to find the reference to The KLF - "and did you see The KLF last night?" at 1m 50s or thereabouts!
Thanks, so glad you liked my video!
Brilliant video, all we are really missing is George Best. I saw St Etienne in New York back in the day.
Love this song, makes me think of traveling to Europe :)
I love this track and video X
What a Masterpiece of catching all the Settings of the Time ⏲ and Place, a Total mind blowing experience .
Amazing ♡
neither i lived in swinging london attending Pink Floyd or Soft Machine gigs at the UFO, neither i had any chance of saying "yes, I saw KLF last night" Damn
"...and Eubank wins the fight and did you see the KLF last night?” 😎
great work on the video collage!
Westlake72 thanks for commenting. Glad you enjoyed!
Love Rita Tushingham 🥰🥰🥰
Always really liked this, but only just noticed the cheeky Temptations reference!
nice..
Nice matching with video
Oh, I adore this! As someone who does mash-ups with videos on TH-cam, I can not praise this enough.
I never heard of that british movie, but it´s right up my alley.
There´s a Saint Etienne/Kraftwerk mashup on my channel "Like A Autobahn", maybe you´re interetsed. (Not posting a link, as those tend to be deleted.
Will check out your other videos now.
@@stellaVista thrilled you enjoyed it!
1:26 We Got Sandie Shaw’s Clothes
But certainly not her shoes. ;-)
4:19 > what a sound
video look like real MV from saint etienne LOL :-)
Nirut Poungpee thanks! That’s what I tried to do :)
Smart!
....And when she gets her Easter moment, is when goes away....
That Old One-Eyed Devil... Mr.Media, be but one of his names...
Anyone know the two main ladies in the video are?
Rita Tushingham and Lynn Redgrave from the 1967 film, ‘Smashing Time’
@@milligan8838 Cheers, I'll check that out!
The whole film is on TH-cam 👍
Was Moira Lambert singing this?
@@rcbona10 .
Thank-you, my friend!
rcbona10 correct. She became the permanent member when they did the “Fox Base Alpha” album.
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