One of my favourite albums of all time, also bought this in 81… level 42 are still touring, actually went to see them in Portsmouth last year, still sounding superb….
On the same album, listen to "dune tune". Had this album since new in 81. Was my first ever vinyl album purchase. Still in my top 5. Not everybody knows their early stuff, which is their best material imo 👌
Spot on! I first saw them live in 81 and their early stuff while not as commercially successful as what followed from 85 onwards is still my favourites today.
I love that you got your first taste of Level 42. They're a talented, but often under-appreciated band in the music industry. "Something About You" was their biggest US hit, while "Lessons in Love" was their biggest UK hit. They really excel with their live shows and early instrumental tunes like "43," " Mr. Pink," and "The Pursuit of Accidents.". Their other early material is great too such as: "The Sun Goes Down (Living it Up), "Weave Your Spell," "Hot Water," "Starchild" and much more. The two vocalists in the band are: Mark King on bass (he usually sings the verses like on Love Games), and Mike Lindup on keyboards (He usually handles the choruses with his amazing falsetto). Sometimes Mike will take the lead on a song like The Sun Goes Down, Starchild, and Weave Your Spell.
I've loved Level 42 since 1985 when I first heard "Something About You" on MTV coming home from high school. Mark King is the reason why I learned to play bass. He's simply phenomenal.
Something About You was their biggest hit in the US. Lessons In Love top the charts in other countries. These are the songs that introduced me to Level 42. The bass-lines are dope and the lead vocalist Mark King is the master of bass playing.
i loved it when i was 12 and i still love this song. Its so funky its incredible, like STARCHILD...such good songs of level 42. Later on they went downwards with to much commercial stuff and not real music. Funk and soul was gone. But I remebmer them for their great starting years. fabulous
The bassist is a guy called Mark King, who also happens to be the singer. Mark is one of those once in a blue moon artist that excels in the bass and with his voice. There is a video our there that is doing the rounds, and it is Mark playing "Mr Pink"live at Reading....and it will blow your mind, as to how amazing it is!
Love me some L42! Been a fan since a GF took me to a Tina Turner concert in the early 80's and L42 was the opener. TT was great but L42 was awesome and been a big fan ever since. There's a group called Dirty Loops that are equally talented and funky that y'all need to check out. They recently dropped a cover of Thriller (collab with Cory Wong) that is not to be missed. They are managed by Quincy Jones so yes they are that good! Cheers
Went to see them six times in the 80s ...their best album imo is .....The Early Tapes ....pure jazzfunk ....they went a bit too commercial and popy later on for me
One of my favorite albums, I would fall asleep to them and now that’s you are replaying ❤️❤️❤️. It just felt like so much love, no prejudice and not no hate but btw” love games “ is the least of my favs 🫣
Interesting you should say that. Their 1983 album "Standing In The Light" is almost entirely produced by Larry Dunn and Verdine White from E. W & F :) The LP included the singles "Living It Up" and "Micro-Kid", worth checking out especially the remixed versions.
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It makes me smile to see someone discovering a band I've been loving since high school, some 37 years ago.
1985 for me bud ,
One of my favourite albums of all time, also bought this in 81… level 42 are still touring, actually went to see them in Portsmouth last year, still sounding superb….
Mark King on the slap.
He always hit hard,but live…..even HARDER.
Superb funky British band.
On the same album, listen to "dune tune". Had this album since new in 81. Was my first ever vinyl album purchase. Still in my top 5. Not everybody knows their early stuff, which is their best material imo 👌
Great comment 👏🏼
Spot on!
I first saw them live in 81 and their early stuff while not as commercially successful as what followed from 85 onwards is still my favourites today.
Also "Starchild". "Dune Tune" I always liked. Their albums "Standing In The Light" and "True Colours" are loaded with great song.
Level 42 best band in the world
I love that you got your first taste of Level 42. They're a talented, but often under-appreciated band in the music industry. "Something About You" was their biggest US hit, while "Lessons in Love" was their biggest UK hit.
They really excel with their live shows and early instrumental tunes like "43," " Mr. Pink," and "The Pursuit of Accidents.". Their other early material is great too such as: "The Sun Goes Down (Living it Up), "Weave Your Spell," "Hot Water," "Starchild" and much more.
The two vocalists in the band are: Mark King on bass (he usually sings the verses like on Love Games), and Mike Lindup on keyboards (He usually handles the choruses with his amazing falsetto). Sometimes Mike will take the lead on a song like The Sun Goes Down, Starchild, and Weave Your Spell.
I've loved Level 42 since 1985 when I first heard "Something About You" on MTV coming home from high school. Mark King is the reason why I learned to play bass. He's simply phenomenal.
The best band for bass player. Mark King is the Man, playing, singing, and chewin a gum at the same time. The best
Thats right!! Dude is a monster!!
Watched This band at least 3 times over the past 40 years... Luvvin it.
Bought every album
As a Brit , this warms my heart. When I moved to the states , I lent this album to a pastor friend of mine ... a musician himself and same reaction.
Been listening to Mark King & Lv]evel 42 since the early eighties. He is the master of slap bass and still is.
Really pleased you picked one of there less commercial hits. They have some stunning stuff that is super funky
well said, the early stuff was amazing, I saw them live back in the mid 80s, Love Games was there biggest track then
Got to do the "live" stuff. Will be amazed how Mark King can sing and play The Complex bass lines with ease.
Something About You was their biggest hit in the US. Lessons In Love top the charts in other countries. These are the songs that introduced me to Level 42. The bass-lines are dope and the lead vocalist Mark King is the master of bass playing.
i loved it when i was 12 and i still love this song. Its so funky its incredible, like STARCHILD...such good songs of level 42. Later on they went downwards with to much commercial stuff and not real music. Funk and soul was gone. But I remebmer them for their great starting years. fabulous
Mark King is an outstanding bass player. If you really want to see him cook, check out their live video of them performing Mr. Pink. Dude is on fire.
The bassist is a guy called Mark King, who also happens to be the singer.
Mark is one of those once in a blue moon artist that excels in the bass and with his voice.
There is a video our there that is doing the rounds, and it is Mark playing "Mr Pink"live at Reading....and it will blow your mind, as to how amazing it is!
Love me some L42! Been a fan since a GF took me to a Tina Turner concert in the early 80's and L42 was the opener. TT was great but L42 was awesome and been a big fan ever since. There's a group called Dirty Loops that are equally talented and funky that y'all need to check out. They recently dropped a cover of Thriller (collab with Cory Wong) that is not to be missed. They are managed by Quincy Jones so yes they are that good! Cheers
It was probably 1987 or 1988 because I saw that concert. I saw Level 42 in 1986 opening for Madonna on her "True Blue" tour.
Level 42 did some great tunes, But that slap bass is what I always remember from being a kid👍 Shout out from UK 🇬🇧 mate!
Mark King is a fantastic bassist, for sure. Darn fine vocalist as well.
Fantastic band 🇬🇧
If you want to see the quality of the singer (and Bass Player) Mark King, look up 'Mr Pink' live. Mindblowing skills.
Probably the funkiest band to ever come out of the UK.
Mmmm, they are funky, and great, but the AWB were tight too. The Haggis Horns are a modern day Brit band playing heavy funk and worth a listen.
Jamiroquai might have something to say about that
I bought this record when it came out....a lifetime ago. Still in my regular rotation.
Just absolute class 👌
Mark King, the bassist is also the lead singer! (Mark started as a drummer, hence his insane slap technique)
Mark started out as a drummer but decided to slap the bass instead. 1981 Love Games: th-cam.com/video/e0BcV8ES47A/w-d-xo.htmlsi=cuAss7TUfGH7qtWT
In my opinion this is their best song ever.💯🇬🇧
Check out ‘Good Man in a Storm’ from 86’s ‘World Machine’. Amazing bass line which Mark King plays and sings over.
Been a L42 fan since I first heard them in the 80s. Still touring too. Check out their other tunes too.
Influences were Earth, Wind and Fire - who actually produced the "Standing in the Light" Album!
You should pick up 'Something About You' and 'Leaving Me Now' by them.
Yep these are great picks.
I'm a fan from 1986 since I heard lessons in love released in south afrixa
who else slaps that hard they have to wear a plaster to keep their thumb together.....King is king
If you like bass listen to there MR Pink instrument live at Reading
Went to see them six times in the 80s ...their best album imo is .....The Early Tapes ....pure jazzfunk ....they went a bit too commercial and popy later on for me
Jazz funk at its best
I still have that original album 👍🏼🎸
Try "Eyes Waterfalling", this is one of the sickest slap bass songs ever...
Happy to still be here too.
Best music of the 60ts 70ts 80ts
Great song, but the full length versions of their songs are much better 👌
One of my favorite albums, I would fall asleep to them and now that’s you are replaying ❤️❤️❤️. It just felt like so much love, no prejudice and not no hate but btw” love games “ is the least of my favs 🫣
Mark king is bass guru good British jazz funk they got few nice vibe tunes ,,,🇬🇧🇬🇧🚫🚫🤙🤙🤙
To their credit, this resembles Earth Wind and Fire minus the brass.
Level 42 play live with three brass musicians.
Interesting you should say that. Their 1983 album "Standing In The Light" is almost entirely produced by Larry Dunn and Verdine White from E. W & F :)
The LP included the singles "Living It Up" and "Micro-Kid", worth checking out especially the remixed versions.
You will actually get the 12in version of Love Games and doubles the Bass Intro
Listen to Mr pink!
Part of this track reminds me a bit of one of George Benson’s tracks
Try star child from the same album sounds brilliant and that bass.
When I hit the like button, the number doesn't go up. 😮
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Thanks Ty, I knew you’d like it😂
should've put him on to a live version.
@@df3575 you could always request a live version
@@rickymarden8342 Done now. But you're the one with his ear prior to this post....
I'm new here.
But to be clear, I'm partial to the Live '83 SVT taping.
1 Level 42 = 1 sub !
But they are around from 1980
Hey Modern Renaissance man why did you disrespect that big black girl on your Instagram. That was very mean. You could have said something more positive and uplifting.
Review the sun goes down bt them 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🤙🤙-
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