Howard Jones & Nik Kershaw 'Wouldn't It Be Good' - LIVE in 2008
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ธ.ค. 2009
- Filmed at London's Indig02 arena in 2008 and taken from the Howard Jones 25th Anniversary DVD, this rare, one-off performance of 'Wouldn't It Be Good' is a real treat for fans of Howard, Nik and 80s music alike. Many may remember Howard and Nik's infamous popstar rivalry back in the 80s! Fortunately they are now great friends!
The DVD is available to order from www.howardjones.com - เพลง
Just fantastic to see and hear these two fantastic musicians again. Yes, it was good to be a teenager in the 80's with so many great musicians
I'm 65 and it brought me to tears 😢 Life, live it. 🌴🌴
This version literally gives me goosebumps listening to it. Two Icons of the 80s still absolute legends.
We had it good in the 80's... you don't know how good we had it.
Thatcher's UK was not great!!
TheSoupdragon1968 You’re not wrong,however we were overloaded with great music..
It seems that way in hindsight. It always does......But the reality is very different.
@@TheSoupdragon1968 - To be fair, it was pretty fucked up, but I'm not sure it was worse than this. Or maybe it was bad in different ways?
BTW, love the Soup Dragon reference.
Ronin1973 I see what you did there 🙂
You know you've written a good song when it also works acoustically. And this absolutely nails it.
You Know You've Written A Great Song When It Has Stood The Test Of Time, Sounds As Great As It Did When You 1st Heard It With An Understanding Of The Lyrics Having More Meaning Now Than They Ever Have!!
Dear god, he’d played about 3 chords before I started tearing up 😥 adored both of these artistes back in the day. I’m nearly 52 and I’m almost speechless - this version is just beautiful 🥰
Agree.💜
Thank God I'm not the only one! ❤
Totally agree, have played this version since I found it absolutely beautiful
Plus 1
Same here my friend
The way Howard looks at him. Sincere appreciation, respect and friendship. Wouldn't it be good to see more of that these days?
Peers
Well said
It would be good.
I see what you did there 😉
It certainly would be! I can tell Howard really looks up to Nick! Two extraordinary singers and true legends.howard Jones and Nick Kershaw! You guys are a inspiration to all of us! 🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️
To have been a teenager in the 80's is the greatest gift of my life next to my lovely family!
Yes Jimmy, we didn't know how good we had it. The 70s and 80s was a great time for many reasons. Brilliant music was one of those reasons. 👍😁🍺🤣
Amen! Loved it
They say if you remember the 80's, you never experienced them, but that's all b.s. I turned 18 in the mid 80's, and it was so glorious that I wanted to and still do remember almost all of it.
Me too Jimmy☺️
@@lobitome I never wanted things to change, but they did.
"Don't wanna be here no more"...Take me back to the eighties, and FAST!
Nice to see two men growing old gracefully. They don’t need to keep trying to look like they did in the eighties. Two talented gentleman.
Only grace will do that. They both have it in spades
Always bugs me when they try to live as though they are still in their 20s……no need to as their music will outlast anything. These two artists do it the right way.
Talented indeed! Both Howard AND Nik are two very talented fellows who turn out awesome tunes!
Well put Michael
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I can’t believe how time flies. Feels like just yesterday I was listening to these two awesome artists. There will never be such a music style like this ever again. Enjoy!
Had the honor of meeting Howard Jones. I was so nervous. What a kind soul. His mother used to help run his fan club. I still have hand written replies and photos from her. If they had any idea how much they touched my life. Helped me through some rough times through my teenage years into adulthood. Now my teenage boys are fans. My 14 year old son plays piano quite well. Shout out to all of Howard’s die hard fans. Where does the time go....❤️
I was 35 years old when this music was around .72 now and still love it to bits.Classic sounds.
Can you hear me? Lol!
Thank you for share your comment, im glad to see a legitim man from 80's.
Greetings from Brazil.
1980 people, the future will be asweome
2020 people: I want to go back to the 80s
😥😥😥😥😥😥😣😣😣😣😣🤔🤔🤔, true,,, sadly true
In a heartbeat
If only🤔
Yes :-( very true and I am sad about it. I was really happy in these times. Not now in this chaotic digital crazy world.
It was never going to be better than the 80's... ever.
1955-1995....the golden age of pop and rock. Sad we'll never get it back.
So true. So true!
Bloody oath, mate. What a time we had.!!!
Omg how gracious and beautiful is Howard? 🥰
You nailed it
How gracious and beautiful are both Nik & Howard?? I got biggest crush on Nik (with his full head of 80's hair) when I was 12 at.... when? 1885??
Almost 40 years have passed and I still love these guys so much. Two gentlemen. Thank you for your music. You made my youthness wonderful.
This song has carried me through so many ugly moments in my life that I can’t help but feel like it’s been my “theme song” forever
I rememer being 8 or 9 when this came out. I saw it on night trax. We didn't have mtv back then. It hit me to my core when I heard it. It never got much airplay where I lived. Thank Goodness for youtube to bring all of you wonderful people together to listen to this gorgeous track.
Watching this 16 years later! Wow!
A time machine back to the 80’s please.
Antaire I’ll buy a ticket on that
Forever 80's, simply the Best music for all the time.
It’s a special thing when musicians give you a version of a song from your youth that reflects the years live between then and now.
Hello Anna...nice meeting you here...I hope you are having a nice day out there?
this is one of the 80s most defining songs ..you hear s couple lines ,and you re back in 1984 💙
I'm a 50 Year Old Dude and this brought me to Tears - What wonderful Memories - the 80's was our Time !!
Yeahhhh
Fucking was!!!!
old twat !!
I got a little teary eyed too! SO GOOD.
I can relate big time! Im 52!
I adore this, im in tears I always say I wish I was born in the 80s because everything was amazing. I'm 16 and all I listen to is 60s/70s/80s/90s. 😭😭
Good on ya Leah, it was AWESOMEEEEE, keep rocking :)
@@darrenrobertw this is one of my favourite videos to ever exist. 🤩🤩🥺🥺
@@leahellie749 hey Leah, nice to hear from you. Yes, it's pretty cool, Nik was awesome in the 80's as well, they were fun times but enjoy being young like you are now :)
Every time is good. Current one is good too.
Aged like fine wine.
Just love one another no matter what time period you're in.
Howard fucking nails the sax solo doesn't he ?
I'm 63 years old and still a big fan of both these guys, wishing Howard and Nick all the very best... Still rockin'
I feel completely humbled watching these two 80s rivals perform together. I'm 50 and remember them both battling for no1 for years. Just amazing respect and chemistry
Absolutely thrilled to see these 80s pop icons in a stage together. Beautiful acoustic version. Nik's voice still kills it!
This is the defining song of the 80s for me. Sounds as good as it always has been. Timeless. Hats off to 2 legends - Nick and Howard!
I just can't get over the fact that Howard Jones is completely mastering a live performance playing another musician's song live single handedly on keyboards ; playing all it's parts ; the guitar riffs the middle guitar solo , and the main keyboard riff of the song , all by himself on a keyboard , live in front of audience , what is the magnitude of craftsmanship does he own as a musician
Totally underrated keyboardist... not to mention his overall production abilities on his own 80s records. He programmed everything - drums, bass lines, pads, synth leads. Such a talent.
That’s what I was thinking. Absolute second nature for him.
He was classically trained in piano. This song is a piece of cake for him.
Easy for him
He’s an mamazing keyboardist/pianist check out live aid wow!
And he’s still using a Fantom G8 to do it - all time greatest board…
Wish I was there. My favourite song growing up in the 80's!
It would be good to be there in my shoes! 😂❤❤❤❤❤❤
I was 16 when this song was released.. miss the 80’ s
Class of 86’❤️❤️❤️
ME TOO!!!
And me 🧠💪💚🙋♂️🎼
#86stillinthemix
l luv how you see the old bands of the 80's had a unwritten bond and respect for each other, that shows even till now. Nothing like todays artists, who don't even care about their craft. Just how much money or controversy they create.
I’m 56 and stop talking about crying because I’m gonna end up sobbing here. Life is so beautiful!
Hey in case you didn’t know this song reaches out to us who randomly needs to hear it. Thanks for this.
@Howard Jone music is such an important part of my life. It’s gotten me through so much.
I remember it like it was yesterday. I was at this show and the atmosphere was amazing
you lucky one 👍👍👍
How amazing is this.!!❤ Wish I had been in that audience. I was a child in the 80's so brought back good memories for me
Had a big smile on my face when I watched this, brought back so many memories from the 80s. Love the chemistry between Howard and Nik
I'm tearing up listening to this. Its brings back so many wonderful but painful memories as a young boy. The memories of loves lost. All the heartbreaks encountered all the rejections until you find the perfect love. And you are grateful for all the pain you had to go through to find it.
How am I just finding this?!?!? This is EVERYTHING!!!!
Never forgotten the best years of my life the 80'S :-)
Class never dies.
Once you lived the 80s you stay there forever ❤
Howard Jones being a true gentleman and artist playing a simple piano so Nik Kershaw shines.
There's magic in songs like this.
53 nearly 54. Wonderful time’s thanks for all our memories 🧠🎼💪💕 sending love to us that understand 💔❤️💪🎼 Nathan x🙏
This just showed me how privileged I was to have been a teenager growing up and listening to this music in that 80s generation, these two men were a big part of that era so thank you both very much for contributing to my teenage years because it was a wonderful time of life
Not only yours, mine and millions !!! I have taught my kids about the 80s. We have heard so many songs and they both love it ♩💚🎵
Privileged and honored! Amen, brothers
Makes the hairs on my arm stand up and brings tears to my eyes. Thank you Mr Ledbury for a beautiful piece of music.
13 yr old me felt this. The 52 yr old in me lives this
I couldn’t agree more let’s find a way to go back let’s be reunited like we were back then come on thumbs up
We should not take anything for granted. And thank God everyday what we do have.
Oh yes, we can never stop listening to this music and for the talents of all of Howard's singing partners.
Amazing 🤩 what a beautiful performance. One of my favorite songs of my 80s youth.
Hello Val....nice meeting you here...I hope you are having a nice day out there?
For a few Moments this restores my faith in humanity
Love. Love. Love. Saw nik at the city hall Newcastle 1984. My 2st ever gig aged 8 xxx
I was there too!!! I was 12 :o)
Like two best mates doing a gig together. Instead it’s two megastars with such mutual respect and not afraid to show it. Thanks so much for sharing.
Here in 2021. This gave me goosebumps
Two great musicians and probably close friends!
Such a warm welcome and what a surprise from the audience. You both still have the same expression and voice as you did years ago when you rocked my time; and you are still in the hearts of OUR NEW AGE TIME
THX FOR ALL!!!
Pure talent and two gracious gentlemen!
I have watched this several times. I feel some kind of sadness that the 80s are long behind us, and also that we all go through the ageing process, but I love that I really get to hear the raw talent of two of my favourite artists from the 80s playing together. It’s so special.
2 incredible musicians..... I am a Welshman. living in Japan,,,, my Japanese wife is weeping,,,because this is so beautiful,,,, Thank you!
Music expression is a Word language. I was horn in 1969 . Started playing drums in 1978... and still at the age of 50 now. Plays in 6 bands.. and music is so much life-giving.. and emotional ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
so my question to you sir, is going by the song. is the eastern sea so blue ?
@@paul0n3il tonight, alright
Yes, 👍 Justice, peace
I was sitting at the train station on a beautiful cloudy day when I accidentally stumbled across this one here and I almost teared up. It was just one of those strange moments 😢
He still got that voice, such a nice song, best duet. Who r the thumbs down??
Takes me back to my teenage years, spikey hair, fluffy home knitted jumpers, boiler suits and DM's. Love it ❤
The words have me struggling to keep the tears back as i sing along. My simple life is now a faded memory and the young man that sung this 20+ yrs back has kids and grandkids of his own. Thank you for a beautiful song that lets me return there for a short while... god bless.
This comment brought me to tears, maybe because I’m 58 and it seems impossible that this much time has passed. Thankful though that we are seeing this Covid disaster getting better. Still.....the 80’s was a beautiful time. So glad I have my memories snd songs like this.Peace and Love
❤️
Steve Albert 🙏👍...
Wouldn't it be good to be-e young again ....
Life seemed so better way back then!
Wouldn't it be good to meet up with our old friends.
💚💚 I was 15 at the time the 80s and now 50 !!! Time flies. Both outstanding singers
I'm 50 and this brought me to tears.....such wonderful memories - the 1980's ...that was our time !
Incredible 80's song where you can actually understand the words and the story.
what a treat seeing those two play together
Mr.Jones and Mr. Kershaw, it honor to meet You... Best regards too You from Bakow, Poland
That was amazing. These guys are just the coolest ever, and so appreciative of each other.
I'm an 80's child and I get a lump in my throat listening to this x
Nothing like the 80's
To See that immense Respect that's So Genuine, & Such a Strong Friendship between Howard and Nik, yes it makes you think, why don't we See & have that more in life?. Yes, the 80's was a Decade, that was Brilliant to have grown up in, and I'm Proud to have lived from my late Teens & through, to my Late 20's during that Decade!. Great times & Never to be Forgotten, such a Privilege to be around then!.
2020-Dont wanna be here no more. -Eighties Kid
I was born in 1970 ... we were lucky, these two Gentlemen made our "teeneger music"
me too
Ditto. I even bought the single back then, still have it somewhere in my attic.
Me too. What great times.
Yep, another 1970 boy! Howards New Song was my first "Synth" single! We were very lucky to have musicians like these entertain us when we were going through our growing pains!
Yes sir! October 1970 and I would not swap my pop culture for any other. Not the 50's.60' 70's and anything after the 90's was not worth listening to.
The first song that I acknowledged music as something wonderful, this song will always be special to me, xx
Im only 13 years late in finding this, but so glad I did.
This is truly fantastic, Howard Jones and Nick Kershaw 👍👍
Howard is so gifted and such a warm and genuine-feeling person. Always appreciated his talent.
Im 50 also n iv missed howard jones so much n barely remebered his last name thnks fr coming bk2 me
I'm 35, knowing how distracted the world is, I've found Howard and other underrated talents assuring besides my faith. Several others: Robert Plant and Enya. 🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
Pretty in Pink, 1986. My youth. Were the greatest of times. I feel genuinely sorry for kids today in this musical desert.
Bob Dobalina The soundtrack of my just out of college life.
I'm 43 and consider it an BLESSING and HONOR to have literally grown up in the 80's
Been a fan since 1985...........
Just discovered this! I am crying!! xxx
Hello Anastasia....nice meeting you here...I hope you are having a nice day out there?
Thank goodness I found this today. I’m a 52 year old rocker, and I can recognise great musicmanship from miles away. Fond memories from the 80s.
Howard and Nik together ❤️?!! How great it is 😊!!!!! Love them both ❤️! I'm 65 and still loving the 80's as I did back then!!! Still dancing to! Brought me to years!! Love you 😘 both ❤️!!!!
Awesome. I’m 51. Great memories
I keep coming back. One of my favorite parts is Howard's simple, clean bridge
The good, the good music, the good work always remains a good example here. Artists like those of the 80 are already few.
Easily Top5 of songs that shaped my life musically.. 37 yrs.. and counting..
Take me back to the 80's again. NOW !
very good.....part of my younger days....wil be 60 in dec.....btw my kids and grandkids love my music....
His voice is still crazy, awesome!!!
You can tell by the crowds reaction that it was a total surprise that Howard brought Nik onstage. excellent reception by two rivals in the 80's.
So fantastic both of you ❤
This came out after I had Graduated from High school! Great song ! I do miss the 80's!