Talk Talk is one of the most underrated bands of all time, and Mark Hollis's voice should be up there with the greatest of all time. I hope you continue to dive down this rabbit hole, as there are SO MANY great Talk Talk Songs. "Life's What You Make It" is phenomenal just for the piano, "Such a Shame" is brilliant, and so is "Living In Another World". My all time favorite, however, is the live version of "Tomorrow Started". It's one of the most heart-rending vocal performances I've ever heard. Mark's voice drips like honey, and I lament the fact that he's not a household name. RIP Mark Hollis. Thanks for reacting!!
@@KWayne6756 your lack of knowledge in music is showing. Talk Talk were ahead of the curve, and mark hollis was a genius songwriter and composer who influenced many artists. Their show at the Montreaux jazz festival is legendary. You've just been schooled, boy.
Patrick Hodges--so you got me excitedly exploring these song suggestions you've made...then I get to your all-time favorite: "the live version of 'Tomorrow Started.'" WHICH live version?! 🤔
Great performance. Surprised Amber doesn't recognise the song as "No Doubt" had a HUGE hit with this song which was one of Gwen Stefani's favourite tracks. Here's a suggestion... Deacon Blue performing "Real Gone Kid".
@Jib Teenuc I was _literally_ going to say the same thing; how does she not recognise it via *Gwen Stefani/No Doubt?* I would expect Jay not to pick up on it but I'm shocked Amber didn't either!
Such an epic 80s masterpiece. Absolutely still blown away every time I hear it. So many great memories associated with this song. I get transported back to my college dorm room and the amazing sense of freedom and independence I felt living away from my home and family for the first time. I was exposed to such a huge amount of new experiences which included a tidal wave of all new sounding music from new bands never before heard from including this song and artist. The early 80s was an amazing time to be coming of age and being part of the new wave in music, particularly the bands and artists out of the UK. Such a vibrant and exciting time for music. I love watching when you guys hear early to mid 80s British music. Keep going down that rabbit hole because it’s a fun journey!
Same! Was in high school and college during the 80s and it may have really been the last era of real youthful innocence - before the advent of the Internet. 80s Pop radio - which played EVERYTHING from British New Wave to Michael Jackson to Wham to New Order to Depeche Mode to Kenny Rogers. In college (entered in 83)…i discovered Duran Duran and Spandau Ballet and Tears for Fears and The Smiths and Paul Young and Talk Talk and Naked Eyes and The Jam and then The Style Council and English Beat and…and …and …just…an amazing time for the explosion of NEW sounds. I’m right there with you.
'Love My Way' is excellent, strangely didn't do so well in their home country - Pretty in Pink was their biggest UK hit. My favourite from them was Heartbeat, but that didn't do so well in the charts either.
Roxy Music would hopefully be the start of them reacting to some better bands. Start with "Avalon". There's also the solo music of its lead singer Bryan Ferry.
This song was a huge hit for the British band Talk Talk in 1984! Mark Hollis’ voice is very haunting! No Doubt did a good job covering the song in 2003! ❤️❤️
@@bryanricks6864 Yeh, I won't disagree, but I was always a bass-head and the bass lines on those first two Talk Talk albums came out of my speakers in a big way. _Spirit of Eden_ and _Laughing Stock_ are my favourite recordings by a long chalk.
Singer Mark Hollis left us aged 64 in early 2019. Talk Talk as a band reminded me of both Roxy Music and Japan. Please check out ‘More Than This’ by Roxy Music and ‘Gentlemen Take Polaroids’ by Japan. All three bands and their singers flow well together musically as a genre unto themselves.
@@Mark-zu6oz Agreed, all good stuff - although I listen more to the earlier Roxy albums which had many great songs (Street Life, Editions of You) and a bit more experimental stuff (Sea Breezes, Psalm).
I always felt the "sister song" to this great song was "Send Me An Angel" by Real Life. Not that they sounded so much alike but got the same vibe from them in the dance clubs in the 80s.
I remember as a teen hearing "Send me an Angel" and completely fall I love with it then. It was also in a movie which was the not the greatest (kinda cheesy really) movie but it was just such a fun movie. Sorry can't remember, except it was about BMX riding and then race.💕🚲🚵♂️
I am so glad that I love music from all genres. I am 71 yrs old and haven't heard this song for ages. It brings back memories. Just so you know, I didn't live the life style of this genre(to old lol), but sound is sound and if it resonates in you, you will feel it and appreciate it for what it is, just good music. I hope that makes sense.
No kidding about their last two albums not having anything RSR can react to. Spirit of Eden was whack -- I listened to it a few times but just couldn't get into it at all.
Mark Hollis is my favorite male music artist of all time. Kate Bush is my favorite female. Both so versatile, magically creative, beyond talented, and incredibly unique. Mark was a genius and this song is one of favorite tracks of all time… a masterpiece!
For another British 80s singer -- with a similar (though deeper) vocal timbre -- check out Bryan Ferry. In fact, check him out where we all heard him 1st, in the mid-70s -- Love Is The Drug by Roxy Music.
Not quite all of us first heard him via that song ;) Check out Roxy Music's Virginia Plain from 1972. The band had four top 20 hits before LitD came along, though you can be forgiven for not realising as they didn't break into the US (I assume that's where you're from) market until LitD.
Loved the way Amber instantly smiled and went to her happy place each time the chorus music kicked in. Very relatable. Can't get enough of that 80's sound!
@@Shane-Flanagan Because it’s not natural to act like that when you’ve never heard the song before. Totally staged and acted performance for their groupie fans.
@@normandavidtidiman9918 Like I said, it has that unmistakable 80's sound and vibe which Amber, being a big 80's fan, instantly recognized once the chorus kicked in. You don't have to be familiar with a song for it to touch you in a certain way
@@Shane-Flanagan You also don’t act like you’re slightly “touched” with some of the ridiculously odd facial expressions and body popping sitting down 😬
No Doubt did a cover of this in late 2003, but you just listened to the only version you need. Even though No Doubt stayed true to the original, the guy's voice just blends better with the music.
One of the best bands of the 80s. They absolutely refused to do what the record company wanted, (they expected another Duran Duran!) and created beautiful unique music their own way. R.I.P Mark. (They were brilliant live too)
Guys, Guys, Guys, You listened to the wrong one. It's My Life (Live at Montreux 1986) presents a whole new aspect of this tight band. If you don't review it just listen, you won't regret it.
Gwen Stefani did a cover of this song, pretty cool but, I'm a Talk Talk gal. This was a signature song for me in the 80s, got me through bullying and differcult times back then, this song and Paul McCartney's No More Lonely Nights were my mantras back then. Thank you for reacting.
You guys absolutely should watch the live version of this song. Live at Montreux 1986. The very best version! Amber would get to see all the drums they used.
Talk Talk is one of my favorite bands and part of the Romantic Movement of the 80s. Amber nailed it on Mark Hollis' voice, it is haunting. Check out Such a Shame, Dum Dum Girl, Tomorrow Started. Also check out Renee, which perfectly showcases Mark's haunting voice in a slow groove.
Level 42 is probably my all time favorite band. I hate that they're only known for "Something About You", as they have dozens of amazing tunes. "Hot Water" is one of my favorites, as is "Leaving Me Now", "Kansas City Milkman", "To Be With You Again", and so many more. Great suggestion!!
Thank you for doing this original version with its message, thru beautiful images, of how the wildlife of the world is in the hands, and at the mercy of, of humans.❤️
Thank you so much for your reaction to Talk Talk “It’s My Life”. I agree with everyone who has stated that Talk Talk is underrated. I listen to their music everyday. Mark Hollis has one of the most beautiful voices in music. I was devastated when he passed. It is wonderful that you have reacted to them and this means more people will want to listen to more Talk Talk. My favorites are “Such a Shame”, “Dum Dum Girl” and “Renee”. RIP Mark Hollis ❤️
I've noted this before but what you are hearing here in this song (and album) is Talk Talk taking leave of 80's synth pop and moving into a whole new realm of musical experimentation. I would argue that they actually came to be one of the best progressive rock - in the truest sense of the term - bands of the late 80's and early 90's. The lyrics, the arrangements, and the production on their later albums are simply excellent, beautiful works of art.
Jay and Amber - another very 80's sounding song you might like is "Forever Live and Die" by Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark (OMD). Of course, some horns for Amber :)
I loved the 80's i was born in 1960 so was 16 when Punk hit then New wave onto the New romantics musically such a great time Talk Talk were probably my favourite band although the Cure and Echo and the Bunnymen are up there with them too.
This song was a HUGE hit in the alternative dance clubs, always packed the floor. The extended mix is incredible. I have quite a few 12" dance cuts from Talk Talk. Other suggestions: Life's What You Make It, Such a Shame, Living In Another World, Happiness is Easy, Pictures of Bernadette. Such a great great band, thanks for the enthusiastic reaction!
Takes me back to me at 13... thanks for sharing. What an amazing song. Most of the new wave music was quite bombastic, this promoted the reaction from bands like the Smiths. "The music they constantly play says nothing to me about my life" The one New Wave band who bucked that trend was Talk Talk, Mark's voice and lyrics juxtaposed the music fantastically. Duran Duran singing about women called Rio. Mark singing about the angst of life.
Talk Talk we’re such a great band - amazing songs. There were a load of British bands in the 80s and early 90s who straddled pop and a more indie sound to create unique styles of their own. Check out The Lightning Seeds (“Marvellous”, “Pure”, “Life Of Riley” are great places to start), Prefab Sprout (yes, really! “The King Of Rock And Roll”, “When Love Breaks Down”, “Faron Young”, “Cars and Girls”), Aztec Camera (“Somewhere in my Heart”, “Oblivious”, “Good Morning Britain”), XTC (“Sgt Rock”, “The Mayor of Simpleton”, “Senses Working Overtime”) and a bit later Blur (“Song 2”, “Boys and Girls”, “Parklife”). All worth adding to your list!
“Living in Another World”, “Life’s What You Make It”, “Happiness is Easy” are all gems and from one album, The Colour of Spring. Hope you give it a listen. 😊
From 1984 this song and my favorite from the 80's was always special to me, so upbeat with Mark Hollis and his unique voice and the band behind him. RIP 🙏 MARK, you left us too soon but you music lives on. The live version of this song live at Montreux is breathtaking, you gotta give it a listen. LIFE'S WHAT YOU MAKE another great sound by the group.
as someone already mentioned, the live version from Montreux is a must see. When they do the twin bongos solo it just takes this already great song to a new level.
Very nostalgic. I remember back when MTV used to be about playing music videos, they used to have that video in heavy rotation. They mustve played it every hour. Every time I hear the song, it takes me back to the early '80s when I was in my early 20s.
The vibe coming from this song is unreal. The ' no doubt' version of this song is definitely not a bad cover but can never touch the epicness that is this song. But while we're on the subject that is Talk Talk. 'Such a shame' is their masterpiece for me, this one is a close second. The bronze medal would go to 'living in another world'. But overall, top class band, once in a lifetime.
"Such a Shame" by Talk Talk - Is really interesting. The song is based on a book that I believe was banned at a point. It was about a guy that used Dice to choose his fate/path his rage/feelings etc... I guess the lead singer became a bit obsessed with the book and they wrote the song SUCH A SHAME - Check it out
@@Spear77Doubt anyone under 40 would tbh. I've been evangelising about HMHB since I was 15 and everyone goes "eh?" But "How soon is now" might stand a chance - it has an eerieness they seem to like. Imagine the possibilities...
You're right Americans for the most part are infected with glass is half-full optimism, which is antithetical to many of the Smith's lyrics. There was a subculture however that connected with the Smiths. Kids who came for the synth-pop/British pop and stayed for the delightfully darker asocial and twisted themes, speaking to our coming-of-age angst
"It's my life, don't you forget. " we won't Mark Hollis. We will never forget you.
Honestly how could I❣️
Talk Talk is one of the most underrated bands of all time, and Mark Hollis's voice should be up there with the greatest of all time. I hope you continue to dive down this rabbit hole, as there are SO MANY great Talk Talk Songs. "Life's What You Make It" is phenomenal just for the piano, "Such a Shame" is brilliant, and so is "Living In Another World". My all time favorite, however, is the live version of "Tomorrow Started". It's one of the most heart-rending vocal performances I've ever heard. Mark's voice drips like honey, and I lament the fact that he's not a household name. RIP Mark Hollis. Thanks for reacting!!
Lol! A bit of exaggeration!!
@@KWayne6756 your lack of knowledge in music is showing. Talk Talk were ahead of the curve, and mark hollis was a genius songwriter and composer who influenced many artists. Their show at the Montreaux jazz festival is legendary. You've just been schooled, boy.
Patrick Hodges--so you got me excitedly exploring these song suggestions you've made...then I get to your all-time favorite: "the live version of 'Tomorrow Started.'" WHICH live version?! 🤔
@@KWayne6756 Well said
@@jerkimer Montreux, I think.
Such a killer song. Amazing bass throughout.
Great performance.
Surprised Amber doesn't recognise the song as "No Doubt" had a HUGE hit with this song which was one of Gwen Stefani's favourite tracks.
Here's a suggestion... Deacon Blue performing "Real Gone Kid".
Ikr. I didn’t really listen to Talk Talk but I could hear a female’s voice singing the chorus. Turns out that voice in my head was Gwen Stefani.
No doubt kills this song. Love the music video lol.
I first heard this song, by No Doubt.
Yeah, I'm assuming she doesn't know who “No Doubt” is, so, someone has to suggest to her that she hears their music
@Jib Teenuc I was _literally_ going to say the same thing; how does she not recognise it via *Gwen Stefani/No Doubt?* I would expect Jay not to pick up on it but I'm shocked Amber didn't either!
I grew up in the '80's....I wanna go back!...Take me home Marty!
We all want to go back!!
To a time when, you could breathe, live, love and enjoy life.
Where's my time machine??
Me too please !!!
And me to
This is one of the best songs ever written...iconic, legendary, Incredible voice.
Such an epic 80s masterpiece. Absolutely still blown away every time I hear it. So many great memories associated with this song. I get transported back to my college dorm room and the amazing sense of freedom and independence I felt living away from my home and family for the first time. I was exposed to such a huge amount of new experiences which included a tidal wave of all new sounding music from new bands never before heard from including this song and artist. The early 80s was an amazing time to be coming of age and being part of the new wave in music, particularly the bands and artists out of the UK. Such a vibrant and exciting time for music. I love watching when you guys hear early to mid 80s British music. Keep going down that rabbit hole because it’s a fun journey!
Same! Was in high school and college during the 80s and it may have really been the last era of real youthful innocence - before the advent of the Internet.
80s Pop radio - which played EVERYTHING from British New Wave to Michael Jackson to Wham to New Order to Depeche Mode to Kenny Rogers.
In college (entered in 83)…i discovered Duran Duran and Spandau Ballet and Tears for Fears and The Smiths and Paul Young and Talk Talk and Naked Eyes and The Jam and then The Style Council and English Beat and…and …and …just…an amazing time for the explosion of NEW sounds. I’m right there with you.
Yes absolutely. It's 'haunting'... A real masterpiece
Talk Talk were a great 80’s New Wave Pop band. Another great one that you should look at is Psychedelic Furs and their big song Love My Way.
A few years back I got to see Pyschedelic Furs in concert with The Church. Amazing.
The band *Live* from Lightning Crashes fame did a brilliant cover of Love My Way
'Love My Way' is excellent, strangely didn't do so well in their home country - Pretty in Pink was their biggest UK hit. My favourite from them was Heartbeat, but that didn't do so well in the charts either.
The Furs are a definite next step …
Plimsouls were great too.
An iconic voice. RIP Mark David Hollis. Now, it's time to go down the Roxy Music rabbit hole, my friends. Start with "Avalon." or "More than This."
💯
Don't forget "Love is the Drug".
Yes!!
Roxy Music would hopefully be the start of them reacting to some better bands. Start with "Avalon". There's also the solo music of its lead singer Bryan Ferry.
Yes! Add Squeeze to that!
This song was a huge hit for the British band Talk Talk in 1984! Mark Hollis’ voice is very haunting! No Doubt did a good job covering the song in 2003! ❤️❤️
It's the BASS line that carries this song!
More than just the bass
Torment in Hollis' voice carries the song...
@@bryanricks6864 Yeh, I won't disagree, but I was always a bass-head and the bass lines on those first two Talk Talk albums came out of my speakers in a big way.
_Spirit of Eden_ and _Laughing Stock_ are my favourite recordings by a long chalk.
RIP Mark Hollis. Wonderful composer, musician and singer
Singer Mark Hollis left us aged 64 in early 2019. Talk Talk as a band reminded me of both Roxy Music and Japan. Please check out ‘More Than This’ by Roxy Music and ‘Gentlemen Take Polaroids’ by Japan. All three bands and their singers flow well together musically as a genre unto themselves.
Gentlemen Take Polaroids is a great call.
@@paulnixon9861 Roxy Music "Avalon" "Danceaway" and "Love is the Drug. Bryan Ferry has some great solo stuff as well.
@@Mark-zu6oz Agreed, all good stuff - although I listen more to the earlier Roxy albums which had many great songs (Street Life, Editions of You) and a bit more experimental stuff (Sea Breezes, Psalm).
"It's my life, it never ends" 😥 Ended way too soon! A genius.
Same Old Scene …
I always felt the "sister song" to this great song was "Send Me An Angel" by Real Life. Not that they sounded so much alike but got the same vibe from them in the dance clubs in the 80s.
Catch Me I’m Falling too
Also, Planet P "Why Me?".
I remember as a teen hearing "Send me an Angel" and completely fall I love with it then. It was also in a movie which was the not the greatest (kinda cheesy really) movie but it was just such a fun movie. Sorry can't remember, except it was about BMX riding and then race.💕🚲🚵♂️
@@annmariemills1554 That movie was "Rad" starring Lori Loughlin of TV's "Full House."
Yes! Send Me an Angel...and "Perfect Way" by Scritti Pollitti!
I am so glad that I love music from all genres. I am 71 yrs old and haven't heard this song for ages. It brings back memories. Just so you know, I didn't live the life style of this genre(to old lol), but sound is sound and if it resonates in you, you will feel it and appreciate it for what it is, just good music. I hope that makes sense.
One of the best songs of the 80s. Classic, and I can't think of anything that sounds like it.
Try "Life's What You make It". Their last two albums are masterpieces, but there is nothing you could react to on those albums. :-)
Great song! My Foolish Friend as well.
Great suggestion!!!
No kidding about their last two albums not having anything RSR can react to. Spirit of Eden was whack -- I listened to it a few times but just couldn't get into it at all.
“Life’s what you make it” is a great suggestion.
@@btgiv6009 It's one of my favorite albums of all time.
Hollis voice is tremendous ... I havent heard this for years and its amazing to hear all that emotion and clarity
I love this song. The thing that stands out most for me is the bass guitar.
Amber: It was a good song.
J: No Doubt about it.
I see what you and Rob did there! lol
Listen to No Doubt (Gwen Stefani)'s version of this song. I still love this original version so much more by Talk Talk. ❤️❤️❤️
Me too, but No Doubt did do a pretty decent cover.
RIP Mark Hollis
Amen, what a talent - his solo album is absolutely awesome!
Mark Hollis is my favorite male music artist of all time. Kate Bush is my favorite female. Both so versatile, magically creative, beyond talented, and incredibly unique. Mark was a genius and this song is one of favorite tracks of all time… a masterpiece!
The 80's were the decade with a number of bands choosing repetitive names: The The, Duran Duran, Mister Mister, The The, to name a few.
Mark Hollis was a wonderful poet. He painted stories and feelings with his lyrics...many great works from Talk Talk. He left this world far too early.
This video always makes me cry. Such beauty and we humans can be so horrible. And agree with other commenters - Talk Talk is so underrated
For another British 80s singer -- with a similar (though deeper) vocal timbre -- check out Bryan Ferry. In fact, check him out where we all heard him 1st, in the mid-70s -- Love Is The Drug by Roxy Music.
Not quite all of us first heard him via that song ;) Check out Roxy Music's Virginia Plain from 1972. The band had four top 20 hits before LitD came along, though you can be forgiven for not realising as they didn't break into the US (I assume that's where you're from) market until LitD.
@@MelodicRockAnthem I knew about the previous records, but LitD got a lot more airplay. It was their first BIG hit here.
Roxy music is touring this year. Yep…back together.
Same Old Scene
Loved the way Amber instantly smiled and went to her happy place each time the chorus music kicked in. Very relatable. Can't get enough of that 80's sound!
I thought the girl was having a f**k**g episode to be honest with her bizarre over-the-top reaction 😆
@@normandavidtidiman9918 Why bizarre and OTT? She's loves the fun feel-good 80's sound. Nothing wrong with that
@@Shane-Flanagan Because it’s not natural to act like that when you’ve never heard the song before. Totally staged and acted performance for their groupie fans.
@@normandavidtidiman9918 Like I said, it has that unmistakable 80's sound and vibe which Amber, being a big 80's fan, instantly recognized once the chorus kicked in. You don't have to be familiar with a song for it to touch you in a certain way
@@Shane-Flanagan You also don’t act like you’re slightly “touched” with some of the ridiculously odd facial expressions and body popping sitting down 😬
No Doubt did a cover of this in late 2003, but you just listened to the only version you need. Even though No Doubt stayed true to the original, the guy's voice just blends better with the music.
Rest In Peace 🙏
One of the best bands of the 80s. They absolutely refused to do what the record company wanted, (they expected another Duran Duran!) and created beautiful unique music their own way. R.I.P Mark.
(They were brilliant live too)
My ABSOLUTE favorite by them!! Gives me ALL the feels! RIP Mark Hollis. His voice was pure MAGIC!!
Talk Talk has always been a favorite along with XTC.
I also love xtc
Incredible production standards. Timeless sound.♥️
"Life's What You Make It" is my fave Talk Talk song. This is a close 2nd. **PLEASE** do "Unguarded Moment" by The Church.
Yes! Talk Talk is an 80's Staple! Check out The Bongos - "Numbers with Wings" BTW, No Doubt did a fantastic cover of this!
"Numbers with wings" is a great suggestion 😀
I like the No Doubt video for this song. Even being a Talk Talk fan, I didn't realize that No Doubt was covering this! A tad embarrassing!!
I LOVE No Doubts cover. I was raised with that version but truely think they did a great job and the music video was awesome.
Guys, Guys, Guys, You listened to the wrong one. It's My Life (Live at Montreux 1986) presents a whole new aspect of this tight band. If you don't review it just listen, you won't regret it.
One of my favorite 80's songs, it's Talk Talk and they have so many more amazing songs!
Gwen Stefani did a cover of this song, pretty cool but, I'm a Talk Talk gal. This was a signature song for me in the 80s, got me through bullying and differcult times back then, this song and Paul McCartney's No More Lonely Nights were my mantras back then. Thank you for reacting.
NO DOUBT did a cover of this song. It wasn't Gwen by herself. 🙃
@@heyitsjess9 Thank you for the info.
@@heyitsjess9 no doubt sucked at the cover....yeah it's my life....don't you forget....I forgot on purpose. No doubt sux
his voice sounds vulnerable, reactionary to past emotional events, somewhat haunting,
You guys absolutely should watch the live version of this song. Live at Montreux 1986. The very best version! Amber would get to see all the drums they used.
Second this, it's incredible!
Holy shit! I just watched it. Incredible!!
Great live performance, a must watch!!!
Definately the best version
Jim is bang on ... a must watch with and amazing ending !
Mark Hollis is soo underrated. You should do " Life is what you make it", one of my all time favorite songs by them.
Talk Talk is one of my favorite bands and part of the Romantic Movement of the 80s. Amber nailed it on Mark Hollis' voice, it is haunting. Check out Such a Shame, Dum Dum Girl, Tomorrow Started. Also check out Renee, which perfectly showcases Mark's haunting voice in a slow groove.
Got to Give it Up is my personal favorite.
One of my favorite songs, so glad you guys did this
Level 42 "Something About You"
Omg, YES!!!
Yes Please!
As well as "Children Say"
Level 42 is probably my all time favorite band. I hate that they're only known for "Something About You", as they have dozens of amazing tunes. "Hot Water" is one of my favorites, as is "Leaving Me Now", "Kansas City Milkman", "To Be With You Again", and so many more. Great suggestion!!
Thank you for doing this original version with its message, thru beautiful images, of how the wildlife of the world is in the hands, and at the mercy of, of humans.❤️
I love this song. This and Under The Milky Way tonight by the Church are two of my favorite 80s song.
I was just thinking that they should listen to "Under the Milky Way". Love that song!
Love this song..check out ..Under the Milky Way Tonight by The Church🎶😎
Thank you so much for your reaction to Talk Talk “It’s My Life”. I agree with everyone who has stated that Talk Talk is underrated. I listen to their music everyday. Mark Hollis has one of the most beautiful voices in music. I was devastated when he passed. It is wonderful that you have reacted to them and this means more people will want to listen to more Talk Talk. My favorites are “Such a Shame”, “Dum Dum Girl” and “Renee”. RIP Mark Hollis ❤️
I've noted this before but what you are hearing here in this song (and album) is Talk Talk taking leave of 80's synth pop and moving into a whole new realm of musical experimentation. I would argue that they actually came to be one of the best progressive rock - in the truest sense of the term - bands of the late 80's and early 90's. The lyrics, the arrangements, and the production on their later albums are simply excellent, beautiful works of art.
Talk Talk is considered to be one of the first post-rock bands.
Just listened to the Live at Montreux 1986 version, Outstanding!
Jay and Amber - another very 80's sounding song you might like is "Forever Live and Die" by Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark (OMD). Of course, some horns for Amber :)
My favorite OMD song! Fantastic group.
I've always loved the dreamy quality of this song. This takes me back to high school.
That 80's sound is so distinctive and brings back so many fond memories.. Good choice!
Please next friday react to Martika "Toy soldiers" and to Sandra "(I'll Never Be) Maria Magdalena".
Living in another world is truly wonderful by Talk Talk. . Saw them live and they were fantastic.
I loved the 80's i was born in 1960 so was 16 when Punk hit then New wave onto the New romantics musically such a great time Talk Talk were probably my favourite band although the Cure and Echo and the Bunnymen are up there with them too.
Gwen Stefani remade this song. This one is so much better IMO.
Honestly, the best EVER pop song 🎵
His voice soars... and he sings with such passion. Totally agree with Amber there...
One of my favourite songs of the 80s! Happy teen memories!
NO Doubt re-did this song! Love both versions!
This song was a HUGE hit in the alternative dance clubs, always packed the floor. The extended mix is incredible. I have quite a few 12" dance cuts from Talk Talk. Other suggestions: Life's What You Make It, Such a Shame, Living In Another World, Happiness is Easy, Pictures of Bernadette. Such a great great band, thanks for the enthusiastic reaction!
One of the most iconic song of the 80s. Lots of memories
I pretty much listen to this song at work each day. Also, for Female Friday...."Supernova " by Liz Phair and "Stupid Girl " by Garbage.
I've suggested both artists before.
Takes me back to me at 13... thanks for sharing. What an amazing song.
Most of the new wave music was quite bombastic, this promoted the reaction from bands like the Smiths. "The music they constantly play says nothing to me about my life" The one New Wave band who bucked that trend was Talk Talk, Mark's voice and lyrics juxtaposed the music fantastically.
Duran Duran singing about women called Rio. Mark singing about the angst of life.
Another song that drove people wild in the clubs was Why? by Bronski Beat
Talk Talk we’re such a great band - amazing songs. There were a load of British bands in the 80s and early 90s who straddled pop and a more indie sound to create unique styles of their own. Check out The Lightning Seeds (“Marvellous”, “Pure”, “Life Of Riley” are great places to start), Prefab Sprout (yes, really! “The King Of Rock And Roll”, “When Love Breaks Down”, “Faron Young”, “Cars and Girls”), Aztec Camera (“Somewhere in my Heart”, “Oblivious”, “Good Morning Britain”), XTC (“Sgt Rock”, “The Mayor of Simpleton”, “Senses Working Overtime”) and a bit later Blur (“Song 2”, “Boys and Girls”, “Parklife”). All worth adding to your list!
“Living in Another World”, “Life’s What You Make It”, “Happiness is Easy” are all gems and from one album, The Colour of Spring. Hope you give it a listen. 😊
The Colour of Spring is one of my favourite albums, as it goes I was listening to it last night, Happiness is Easy and Time it's Time are amazing...
I see your Dolly shirt. She’s now in the 2022 class for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! She made it!
From 1984 this song and my favorite from the 80's was always special to me, so upbeat with Mark Hollis and his unique voice and the band behind him. RIP 🙏 MARK, you left us too soon but you music lives on. The live version of this song live at Montreux is breathtaking, you gotta give it a listen. LIFE'S WHAT YOU MAKE another great sound by the group.
"It's My Life" live at Montreaux 1986 is the most amazing performance you'll ever see. It's on TH-cam.
Is that the one where they go into a sort of trance for a while? That was cool.
Real Life "Send Me An Angel" (Official Music Video)
This is my favourite reaction video ever.
You can tell that you feel that song perfectly.
Amber your girl Gwen covered this song!
This is the real deal here. Oh my highschool years. What a great song and band.
If you haven't already, you should check out No Doubt's cover of this song.
that is one of the GREATEST POP BASS LINES!!!
as someone already mentioned, the live version from Montreux is a must see. When they do the twin bongos solo it just takes this already great song to a new level.
The 1986 Montreaux concert is absolutely brilliant, especially the live version of this and 'Living In Another World.'
its my life its a TOP 10 song of the 80ties FOR SURE ! Part of the new wave time ! they also hve other great songs.... glad you both like it
You guys should listen to Gwen Stefani's remake of this from the early 2000's. She does it justice, though the original is still my favorite.
Very nostalgic. I remember back when MTV used to be about playing music videos, they used to have that video in heavy rotation. They mustve played it every hour. Every time I hear the song, it takes me back to the early '80s when I was in my early 20s.
Love this song. Would love a reaction to The English Best, Save It for Later.
Mark Hollis's voice has been described as 'it enters your ears like honey and burns your heart like acid' So true.
one of my favs, also redone by no doubt...
Loved Life's What You Make It ❤
RIP Mark ... 🌹
I absolutely love this song. 💕. No Doubt did a awesome remake of this as well. It has the feels for me.
Thank you was about to look it up
@@itsmedino I love No Doubts but the original one. It just has all the feels. 💕
Love the No Doubt version.
Agreed! Love this song but I think this is one of the rare exceptions where the remake "by no doubt" is better!
Yep! I love No Doubts version much better.
Great 80’s synth-pop. Mark Hollis’s voice is unique.
This song was very popular at dance clubs. It brings me back to the time when I was partying at Dallas, Texas during my youth.
Absolutely loved talk talk for so many years and some of there live performances were brilliant
One of my favorite songs of the entire 80s! And such a gorgeous video of wildlife!
Thank you and Rest in peace, Mark Hollis, for such great music!
There was a whole craze where people would use dance as exercise and this was one of the songs that they would use…..
Cool song!! Try Supertramp again?🤘🔥
The vibe coming from this song is unreal. The ' no doubt' version of this song is definitely not a bad cover but can never touch the epicness that is this song. But while we're on the subject that is Talk Talk. 'Such a shame' is their masterpiece for me, this one is a close second. The bronze medal would go to 'living in another world'. But overall, top class band, once in a lifetime.
Gwen Stafani had a hit covering this.
No Doubt did a fantastic cover of this.
"Such a Shame" by Talk Talk - Is really interesting. The song is based on a book that I believe was banned at a point. It was about a guy that used Dice to choose his fate/path his rage/feelings etc... I guess the lead singer became a bit obsessed with the book and they wrote the song SUCH A SHAME - Check it out
Talk Talk is a very deep rabbit hole for you to be going down. Mark Hollis and Tim Friese-Greene are next level.
Ya’ll got to try The Smiths, “Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now”. Morrissey has an amazing voice. Should also check out his solo material.
Yes the Smiths How Soon Is Now This Charming Man or there's a light that never goes out just to start with
@@Spear77 so no point suggesting Half Man Half Biscuit 🤔
@@Spear77Doubt anyone under 40 would tbh.
I've been evangelising about HMHB since I was 15 and everyone goes "eh?"
But "How soon is now" might stand a chance - it has an eerieness they seem to like. Imagine the possibilities...
You're right Americans for the most part are infected with glass is half-full optimism, which is antithetical to many of the Smith's lyrics. There was a subculture however that connected with the Smiths. Kids who came for the synth-pop/British pop and stayed for the delightfully darker asocial and twisted themes, speaking to our coming-of-age angst
@@Spear77 will take a look at Andy & Alex, thanks for the suggestion.
"William, it was really nothing" is 2.09? Maybe not.
If I'm not mistaken, y'all reviewed the No Doubt version of this same song previously. So glad you reviewed the better version today.