@@BBCmindcontrol He's a top man. I've seen him loads of times live. I always loved the Xmas gigs. He's the one artist I have always bought since the 80s. You're a lucky guy.
One of their best songs! It's got everything going for it...vocals are amazing, the harmonies make the chorus and with that ride cymbal ( AKA Neil Peart), the bass and drums are so unique and in a class of their own...I'm a drummer and this drummer Chris was a huge influence...HUGE I'm so thanksful for being a teen ager in the 80's, turned 21 in 89....most will agree GREAT BAND!
Somebody please explain to me why this piece of scouse pop magic never made it beyond number 91 on the UK chart. It's absolutely criminal the lack of success these guys had.
Be careful what you dream of It may come up and surprise you I can't confess my life's a mess I've come to idolise you You liken it to walking on hot coals I'll keep my boots on Wisen up and fly straight There's a shape on the horizon In a hollow horse I'll steal my way Onside your guarded heart So selfishly the needs I harbour When we are apart My past strung out behind me Contradiction and disaster I'm in search of charity A union I could master We'll be as we are When all the fools Who doubt us fade away Fortune deep and wide Intimidated, restless in the wait Things I chose to value I no longer have a use for I ridicule myself for all the things Those symbols stood for When vanity has played a part In every leader's downfall Wait to storm the gates, what's left Undone to hang around for
The Icicle Works had an album called 'Best Kept Secrets' included in a compilation 'best of' CD - I often think that should've been the name of the band as still, not many people know of them, never mind recognise McNabb's genius...and that includes people in Liverpool - their loss. Get stuck into that album if you like this one!
Be careful what you dream of it may come up and surprise you I can't confess my life's a mess I've come to idolise you You liken it to walking on hot coals I'll keep my boots on Wisen up and fly straight There's a shape on the horizon In a hollow horse I'll steal my way inside your guarded heart So selfishly the needs I harbour when we are apart My past strung out behind me, contradiction and disaster I'm in search of charity, a union I could master We'll be as we are When all the fools who doubt us fade away Fortune deep and wide Intimidated, restless in the wait Things I chose to value I no longer have a use for I ridicule myself for all the things those symbols stood for When vanity has played a part in every leader's downfall Wait to storm the gates, what's left undone to hang around for We'll be as we are When all the fools who doubt us fade away Fortune deep and wide Intimidated, restless in the wait
Went to see Ian McNabb a couple of years back and he did The icicle Works back catalogue with his band and this was the final encore. It brought the house down! Such a brilliant (and underestimated) song. How it didn't reach the top 40 I have no idea.
Fantastic stuff. My past is now even more strung out behind me, contradiction and disaster, than it was when I first heard this on my car radio on my drive to work in 84. Thankyou Mr McNabb and co.
Swept along on a tide of melody and heeding the messages in the lyrics, I can only submit that 'British musical taste' had gone AWOL....just for a while.
dont think they got their just due over here either mate....we had quite a lot of good bands around at the time..they were probably in the second tier so to speak..i always think the vocals sound like the guy out of the associates...party fears too song...see what you thihk
Arguably better than their biggest song Whisper to a Scream. The riff is so good. More people probably know Whisper because if I remember it's in a Scream movie, I number 2 I think.
I suppose they fell somewhere between Tears for Fears, The Cure and The Bunnymen. They were alternative and not quite 80s big pop, very hard band to pidgin hole at the time. I love them all the same.
"dum diddly um dum dum" (Ian McNabb and Liz Kershaw, 3 Oct 2015) so what's the video again from Sep 1984 where Liz played a cloakroom attendant(?) and at the end all the band turn into china men?
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This is one of those songs that sends a chill up my spine (in a good way)
Wonderful, wonderful song. Wonderful 80. Of course.
Is there a more underrated song? Love the message of being yourself
I bloody love singing along to this. McNabb is seriously underestimated.
and still is, he's a good friend of mine
@@BBCmindcontrol He's a top man. I've seen him loads of times live. I always loved the Xmas gigs. He's the one artist I have always bought since the 80s. You're a lucky guy.
Underestimated by whom? Dumb people? Great vocals!
It's such a rousing song !
One of my all time favorites !
The BEST Icicle Works track EVER!!!!
One of their best songs! It's got everything going for it...vocals are amazing, the harmonies make the chorus and with that ride cymbal ( AKA Neil Peart), the bass and drums are so unique and in a class of their own...I'm a drummer and this drummer Chris was a huge influence...HUGE
I'm so thanksful for being a teen ager in the 80's, turned 21 in 89....most will agree GREAT BAND!
How was this NOT the No1 of the decade!!!!??
All time great chorus.
Still kicks arse after all this time. This track slid back and forth on the dashboard of every car I had for years.
For a three piece they were really hitting on all the cylinders with this one. This song and their first lp were just the best 80's music.
The great band. Lovely song 80s magic
Somebody please explain to me why this piece of scouse pop magic never made it beyond number 91 on the UK chart. It's absolutely criminal the lack of success these guys had.
So true
The only thing I can think of is the low rent video? It's a flippin cracking song
Because they were not good looking enough for the eighties pop (sad but true ) ?
Ian would not play their game so went alone and still out there entertaining for everyone to enjoy
No it's not.
I'm 68 and just came across this song in 2024. Very good.
Quite possibly the most underrated band on the planet.
Definitely….Along with Lone Justice
They made my trips in the late 80’s from Boise State to Idaho Falls so much shorter. Thanks from across the pond.
Be careful what you dream of
It may come up and surprise you
I can't confess my life's a mess
I've come to idolise you
You liken it to walking on hot coals
I'll keep my boots on
Wisen up and fly straight
There's a shape on the horizon
In a hollow horse I'll steal my way
Onside your guarded heart
So selfishly the needs I harbour
When we are apart
My past strung out behind me
Contradiction and disaster
I'm in search of charity
A union I could master
We'll be as we are
When all the fools
Who doubt us fade away
Fortune deep and wide
Intimidated, restless in the wait
Things I chose to value
I no longer have a use for
I ridicule myself for all the things
Those symbols stood for
When vanity has played a part
In every leader's downfall
Wait to storm the gates, what's left
Undone to hang around for
Absolutely magic
The Band i loved during my Teen Age Days in the early 80's
The Icicle Works had an album called 'Best Kept Secrets' included in a compilation 'best of' CD - I often think that should've been the name of the band as still, not many people know of them, never mind recognise McNabb's genius...and that includes people in Liverpool - their loss.
Get stuck into that album if you like this one!
Despite living during that golden time, I am only just now discovering this splendid song❤
This is a very underated epic track.
Great chorus. The kind of chorus most bands would give their right arm to write!
Left nut.............
great tune great voice- finally found this Awesome!!!!
I'd forgotten about this! Ah, takes me back to student days; I've got it somewhere, probably in the garage getting damp. Epic/classic.
¡Qué gran Grupo! ¡Qué Buena Canción!, ¡Qué grato recuerdo!. Muchas Gracias por compartirlo.
Be careful what you dream of
it may come up and surprise you
I can't confess my life's a mess
I've come to idolise you
You liken it to walking on hot coals
I'll keep my boots on
Wisen up and fly straight
There's a shape on the horizon
In a hollow horse I'll steal my way
inside your guarded heart
So selfishly the needs I harbour
when we are apart
My past strung out behind me,
contradiction and disaster
I'm in search of charity,
a union I could master
We'll be as we are
When all the fools
who doubt us fade away
Fortune deep and wide
Intimidated, restless in the wait
Things I chose to value
I no longer have a use for
I ridicule myself for all the things
those symbols stood for
When vanity has played a part
in every leader's downfall
Wait to storm the gates, what's left
undone to hang around for
We'll be as we are
When all the fools
who doubt us fade away
Fortune deep and wide
Intimidated, restless in the wait
I've always loved this song. Never knew they had a video for it until now. Thanks.
Me too I’m glad I did
Magical.
Just heard this epic track on bbc radio 6. ❤️
My youth comes flooding back.
Went to see Ian McNabb a couple of years back and he did The icicle Works back catalogue with his band and this was the final encore. It brought the house down! Such a brilliant (and underestimated) song. How it didn't reach the top 40 I have no idea.
I haven't either,it really should have!
Lets be honest, 80s were the begining of the end of great chart music. Stock Aitkin and Waterman saw to that. This was a breath of fresh air,.
Deserves 41 million views.
This is beautiful, never heard or seen this before. Thank you for posting this !!!
How did I miss this classic...
Fantastic stuff. My past is now even more strung out behind me, contradiction and disaster, than it was when I first heard this on my car radio on my drive to work in 84. Thankyou Mr McNabb and co.
My most favourite song of all time, ever.
Awesome is the only word x
I haven't heard this song since I was 4 years old positively amazing.
Man i never knew they had so many videos! This is incredible, Birds fly was my introduction to this band but this is my favorite song to sing.
One of the best songs of the decade. They were 10 years ahead of their time.
Or 15 years too late!
@@beefheart1410 true
Classic!
underrated classics
"When vanity has played a part in every leader's downfall."
Anyone who doesn't like this and this band hang your head in shame
Beautiful song,should've been huge,but then,the English record buying public was pretty fickle in those days.
Truly Great song !!
What a fucking brilliant band these are from Liverpool
Still here in 2021 & loving it!!!
Love, light & peace everyone 😎
EPIC ! Magical ! Timeless !
Swept along on a tide of melody and heeding the messages in the lyrics, I can only submit that 'British musical taste' had gone AWOL....just for a while.
Rated an oldie when I first heard it. Lucky enough to catch them live.
The most underrated scouse band in music history! Nothing but absolute magic
I bought the 12 " version with the " live " tracks. It is magnificent.
i luv it very much.
The 2nd verse should be the national anthem ..
First tune of theirs I heard, and my first gig at the Town and Country Club.
Should've been a bigger hit. It is criminal that I haven't heard this at least in my childhood. But it's a gem of a song!
Give me the WORKS! 11-21
como relaja este tema y mas escucharlo en un dia de lluvia!
Exquisite
After "Whisper To A Scream"...The Icicle Works never got their just due here in the US,shame.
dont think they got their just due over here either mate....we had quite a lot of good bands around at the time..they were probably in the second tier so to speak..i always think the vocals sound like the guy out of the associates...party fears too song...see what you thihk
Discovering this awesome piece of perfect song in 2020 ...what took me so long? :(
Arguably better than their biggest song Whisper to a Scream. The riff is so good. More people probably know Whisper because if I remember it's in a Scream movie, I number 2 I think.
rockin
One of my top three live bands ever sin
Blistering number. One of my favourites.
Super! Thanks! Underrated band!
Still have this album on vinyl/@#RolfdeJonge@/*
✌️🤠💥🌟🌀🌐
I didn't know, really a very good song
Great I’ve never seen this before
Always nice to listen
Best song of the '80s, even better when the first bridge is full-length rather than half ...
A classic track. That is all.
thank you annie nightingale for playing this way back
I suppose they fell somewhere between Tears for Fears, The Cure and The Bunnymen. They were alternative and not quite 80s big pop, very hard band to pidgin hole at the time. I love them all the same.
Proper tune
Oh wow!!!
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
a forgotten masterpiece
bring it on December 10 Liverpool icicle works live
КЛАСС!!!! Привет из РОССИИ!!!!
Привет to РОССИИ!!!!
@@MikeKeel thank you very much
The white lies took alot from the Icicle works.
Puta música, puta voz
Cálida ésta.
"dum diddly um dum dum" (Ian McNabb and Liz Kershaw, 3 Oct 2015)
so what's the video again from Sep 1984 where Liz played a cloakroom attendant(?) and at the end all the band turn into china men?
He looks south East asian face
Brittish at it’s best!
Tune end of
The rice icle works