It encapsulates a certain period of 90s so well that it almost makes me cry. Im sure i'm not alone here, if you lived through those times you know what memories it brings.
Yeah. In fact it was one of the first tunes I searched for. I think "Standing around a broken telephone booth with money in my hand" and Tonic "If you could only see" were both on some free CD I got from a magazine back then. Good times...
This song came out when I was a sophomore or junior in HS. Takes me back to the 90's. Heard this, and Doll Parts, while watching Halt and Catch Fire. Had to come here for a listen.
Watched the Pie films merely for the adult content when i was around 12, but then rewatched them after a few years and... It's so hard to explain! How could a few films make you feel nostalgic for the time you weren't even present in? I'm a 2000s guy and can only wish i was a teen in the 90s. Even so, this song and the movies make me all teary as if i was there living the moments. GREAT MOVIES AND GREAT SONG.
1988-1992, pre britpop and lad mags and spice girls ... these 4 years were a golden age fro me - Smiths, James, Sundays, Chapterhouse, Ride, Adorable, Wedding Present, JAMC, Stone Roses, Mondays, Primal Scream, Pale Saints, Wonder Stuff, Kingmaker, Slowdive - this song is later, but has the spirit. For me it's a period which feels the way my parents described the mid-60's, and we will never see either of their likes again.
Quite possibly one of the best videos ever made! Haven’t heard this song since boot camp at SUNY Maritime, fall of ‘93. Here I am almost 30 years later wishing we could all go back to that time
This video is the most unique I've ever seen. I heard "Ring the Bells" on an X-Files episode, and looked up James. Thank God. This video is incredible. The first time I saw, it was just shocked. I've watched it about 50 times since. It helps that Tim Booth is a total fox with a killer voice in that raggedy, hideous, Goodwill-looking dress. He's so wild and intense looking in this video. It's perfect.
Second verse always makes me tear thinking of the love of my life leaving me…still think of her till this day. I don’t think I’ll ever see her beautiful face again.
She only COMES when she's on top. COMES COMES COMES COMES COMES COMES COMES. I was a teenager when this song debuted. It really burns me that they censored this amazing song!!!!
Generation X the last great generation for ANYTHING, especially music! Wtf do the millennials have in the way of music??? All they are known for is their Narcissism, Entitlement & that Smug look on their "I was given everything in life" face!
@@imkitti1942 Exactly what the Boomers said about Gen X. Just not on social media. When this came out in 1993 (at least in the US) it was considered "alternative" music and wasn't very main stream (hair metal, mariah carey, whitney houston were ubiquitous). MTV played this on 120 Minutes or you could hear it on college radio. Good music. is out there. You just won't have it spoon fed to you - now or in the mythical 80s / 90s.
Watch the live version,she comes on top there lol. From attending over 100 concerts, umpteen t in the parks and glastonburys, they remain in the top 3 best live acts I have seen.A band that produced timeless tracks such as born of frustration, tomorrow and say something, they wouldnt be out of place in the charts of today. Class
I first heard, or recognized this song in the American Pie soundtrack. I liked it at the time but forgot about it til I saw the movie again years later. Then I had to find out who it was. Great song.
I LOVE this song, and they were WAY underrated. NEVER CHANGE THE WORDS for NO ONE benefits. The only problem with the song is that it's NOT long enough!
"never change the words for no one benefits". This song has a version 2 and 3 with lyric differences between them (just 1 word). V2 - "only sings when she's on top" V3 - "only comes when she's on top"
My dads favourite band. Every time I think of/hear his song I get the urge to dance and I do - in typical James fashion! Yes I may get weird looks, or people may laugh but the least I can do is express myself to music I love or hear; and I may have an impact on other people’s lives (“remember that guy who started dancing like a maniac in the tube station” “remember that guy who started dancing in Starbucks”) we are human and when you get the urge to dance and express yourself then do it! For yourself more than anyone - you will feel fantastic (and only slightly embarrassed) but own it! Some people might even join in!
One of the most unconventional (ok - bizzare) mainstream music videos that I've ever witnessed, but actually it had me laughing uncontrollably, cause I know what they are referring to. These guys are amazing artist with zany personalities, cause it takes a lot of guts to do what they are doing on video, & the song of course is an unforgettable classic.
Version 2 has the better video clip (and 1.1m more views), but Version 3 is the one you hear on the radio ('she only "comes" when she's on top' vs V2's 'she only "sings" when she's on top' (V2 you can see "sing" was added after filming as he mouthed the word come).
Just the best song about codependent disfunction. I heard it once and spent forever looking for it. Finally heard cover of it in a movie (watched credits to find the name of the song --- it actually wasn't easy from title to know which was which). A little detective work on Internet and I found out it was by James. Whew. One of my all time favorite songs.
Seen them 2001 summer pops Liverpool n anyone who was also there that night, will know what I mean when I say "What A Night :-)" best concert I've been to and I've seen the Stones, Floyd too ! Total Union of James n the Audience xx
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It encapsulates a certain period of 90s so well that it almost makes me cry. Im sure i'm not alone here, if you lived through those times you know what memories it brings.
Yeah. In fact it was one of the first tunes I searched for.
I think "Standing around a broken telephone booth with money in my hand" and Tonic "If you could only see" were both on some free CD I got from a magazine back then. Good times...
I play "Laid" every time my Kansas City Chiefs (American football team) win.
Una2 me too. Feels weird
This song came out when I was a sophomore or junior in HS. Takes me back to the 90's. Heard this, and Doll Parts, while watching Halt and Catch Fire. Had to come here for a listen.
i didnt know how perfect it was till years later. youre right, i could weep.
Finally found this song and listened to it 10 times straight and so did my neighbors.
Amen!
Bet they threw something at your window so they can listen to it more louder
I did the same , my neighbours even came too my door too listen
lol
haha boss! thats the spirit ;D
More brilliance. Love the wit and the lyrics and Tim's voice is so phenomenal when he hits the high note it is a wonderous thing.
The best pronunciation of the word Skewers ever!
LOL and untouchable feat
Watched the Pie films merely for the adult content when i was around 12, but then rewatched them after a few years and... It's so hard to explain! How could a few films make you feel nostalgic for the time you weren't even present in? I'm a 2000s guy and can only wish i was a teen in the 90s. Even so, this song and the movies make me all teary as if i was there living the moments. GREAT MOVIES AND GREAT SONG.
They are so good movies I can watch and never get tired of them classic movies I was born in 1999 so I never knew about them until I was like 13 or 14
@@noahfleck7960 yeah! Absolutely epic films!
@@adarshchauhan1649 I'm hoping for a fifth movie
I remember when the song came out when I was in junior high 5 years before American Pie. It was a buzz clip on MTV.
You Enjoy them feelings bud x and savour them xx
1988-1992, pre britpop and lad mags and spice girls ... these 4 years were a golden age fro me - Smiths, James, Sundays, Chapterhouse, Ride, Adorable, Wedding Present, JAMC, Stone Roses, Mondays, Primal Scream, Pale Saints, Wonder Stuff, Kingmaker, Slowdive - this song is later, but has the spirit. For me it's a period which feels the way my parents described the mid-60's, and we will never see either of their likes again.
FIne young cannibals , Jesus Jones , EMF..
stone roses another one that got away
Well said. . . This pre britpop period makes me proud nostalgic and lucky
Probably my favourite James Song NO IT IS MY FAVOURITE JAMES SONG AS IT IS JUST PURE JAMES AND WHY I LOVE THEM
Watching the firs 3 American Pie movies and the Reunion gives me such a nice, relaxing feeling of comfort.
yeah!!
tupacole it gave me a feeling of bitterness...time flies by so quick
tupacole American Pie 3: The Wedding. (2003)
rip tupac
actually i take that back we all know he's chillin in the carribean (blunt in hand) after faking his own death
I am a metal head from the 80s. When I told my band we needed to cover this song, they looked at me funny.
I got new friends.
lol
They must be gald you left......
Good
Or they dumped you? Latter being the IRL story
This song has a certain power to it
Before 9/11 when music was great.
This fills a hole that I 've had since the 80's. It's very intimate and personal. This song makes me smile and cry at the same time.
Quite possibly one of the best videos ever made! Haven’t heard this song since boot camp at SUNY Maritime, fall of ‘93. Here I am almost 30 years later wishing we could all go back to that time
This video is the most unique I've ever seen. I heard "Ring the Bells" on an X-Files episode, and looked up James. Thank God. This video is incredible. The first time I saw, it was just shocked. I've watched it about 50 times since. It helps that Tim Booth is a total fox with a killer voice in that raggedy, hideous, Goodwill-looking dress. He's so wild and intense looking in this video. It's perfect.
Second verse always makes me tear thinking of the love of my life leaving me…still think of her till this day. I don’t think I’ll ever see her beautiful face again.
I’m sorry.
Never heard this song before today. No idea how I lived without it.
Get some more James in your life they are amazing. Check out "Sometimes" & "getting away with it" for starters.....
Must never have seen the movie American Pie
Listen to the real version not this crappy one th-cam.com/video/0trh9Y598fM/w-d-xo.html
You must be 12 or lived a very sheltered life.
Try the Matt nathanson one also
First live gig I ever went to, Alton towers 92 and is still the best live band I've seen out of the 100s I've seen since
She only COMES when she's on top. COMES COMES COMES COMES COMES COMES COMES. I was a teenager when this song debuted. It really burns me that they censored this amazing song!!!!
Yes I thought the same...very annoying!!!
That's one thing teenagers seem to be obsessed with.
Your right
That's fucked up
Fuck yeah!
Version 3 is what you want.
Still sounds so wonderful now in 2022.
One of ALL TIME FAVE JAMES SONGS ,SAW THEM TWICE AND BOTH TIMES THEY BROUGHT THE HOUSE DOWN WHEN THEY GOT THIS GOING xx
this song and video will never get old to me , an all time favorite .
Ah fuck, the nineties. The decade that was.
best ever ;) wtf happened lol ..
Generation X the last great generation for ANYTHING, especially music!
Wtf do the millennials have in the way of music???
All they are known for is their Narcissism, Entitlement & that Smug look on their "I was given everything in life" face!
@@imkitti1942 oof
@@imkitti1942 you ain't lying
@@imkitti1942 Exactly what the Boomers said about Gen X. Just not on social media. When this came out in 1993 (at least in the US) it was considered "alternative" music and wasn't very main stream (hair metal, mariah carey, whitney houston were ubiquitous). MTV played this on 120 Minutes or you could hear it on college radio. Good music. is out there. You just won't have it spoon fed to you - now or in the mythical 80s / 90s.
So many fantastic wonderful songs, but this is my favourite, coz u r all not one bit ashamed.....love it, n love ur music xx
Watch the live version,she comes on top there lol. From attending over 100 concerts, umpteen t in the parks and glastonburys, they remain in the top 3 best live acts I have seen.A band that produced timeless tracks such as born of frustration, tomorrow and say something, they wouldnt be out of place in the charts of today. Class
The song that made me realize what music could actually be...
I lost my brother 2 years ago, it was one of his favourite songs and it’s the ring tone on my phone ❤️
lauralouise1981 Sorry for your loss. This is my one of my best friend’s favorite song. He literally sends it to me everyday lol 😂.
I know this feeling. Sorry for your loss my friend.
I am praying for you.
God always takes the good ones back cos he just lets us borrow them for a bit,, ❤️❤️❤️
"Guys, here's to the next step!"
"Till Next Time"
"MILF MILF MILF"
"Stiffler's Mom"
"I Just F.... Finch's Mom"
The Best Movie Franchises EVER
@Serial Killa nope. He's right
Serial Killa
It is the best movie franchise ever. Sorry but if you don’t agree, you’re *wrong*
Released 14 days prior to my 22nd birthday. Good times remembered!
Always loved this song. So incredibly poetic. A masterpiece. I love all the videos, but this one makes me tear up the most.
Definitely an intoxicating vibe to this jam!
What a band!! So underrated.. Music for your soul!!
This song is so underrated.
It’s 2021 and still love this song!
My wasted years resume in one song. My all time fav.
Such a great song! Timeless
Once stumbled upon this song and its been top of my play list since.
The sound is so piercing...
Should have been far more famous. Top top band
ah 1993. seems like only yesterday.
Not 93 hun look at the film quality. Its late 90's
I was 7. Lol. Still fell in love with this song!
All you had to do was: Tune the radio or catch MTV.
I first heard, or recognized this song in the American Pie soundtrack. I liked it at the time but forgot about it til I saw the movie again years later. Then I had to find out who it was. Great song.
I LOVE this song, and they were WAY underrated. NEVER CHANGE THE WORDS for NO ONE benefits. The only problem with the song is that it's NOT long enough!
"never change the words for no one benefits". This song has a version 2 and 3 with lyric differences between them (just 1 word).
V2 - "only sings when she's on top"
V3 - "only comes when she's on top"
100000000% Agree
I get the feels when ever I hear this tune
One of them songs that You Just have on repeat ❤❤
🙂
When this song strikes up end of the American Pie movies!!!! Ty for being part of the greatest trilogy saga ever!!!
This song really drive me crazy..
this song is an absolute rocket! so true so true.
American Pie and Steve Stifler FOREVER!!!!!!
hahaha
Jim's dad and Stifler's mom 😂
this bed is on fire....with passion and love.....this team is on fire...with passion and love!!!
One of my all time favourites.
absolute classic
Heard this song for the first time last week on some random playlist . Quite catchy , listened to it 199 times since lol
Still one of the all time best songs ever made. Incredible fun song to drive to and sing with someone you love :)
Exellent song but too short!! They should've put a couple more verses in it!!
I'm going to see James in Leeds in November I cannot fucking wait. What a band eh.
they need to combine all 3 versions
de lo bueno poco.
ghosty158 I don't understand this version 2 and version 3??? Whats the difference. Its just the same. Its one song.
The third line of the song is different. In this version 'she only sings when she's on top'
TRY THIS JAM...BUT SHE ONLY COMES ON TOP...LOVE THIS VIDEO...
great valentine song
thank you 12 22,for the like...peace,glad you like it...
thanks Liam B.,,for the like...peace
I seem to find you a lot around some good music! Nice to see you again, Paul. Taxi driver is a fantastic movie
hopefully entertaining hey thanks for the comment..glad you like the posts...peace,...............if you ever need a taxi,,call me!!..lol
Use to listen to this song when I was locked up....brings back so many feelings of desperation that I have since lost
Most underrated British band
Big time bro
JAMES on top form..what a 90s anthem!!
The editing on this is terrific! I love Tim's expressions: the edge of madness angst, the yearning and desire. Or is that me?
My dads favourite band. Every time I think of/hear his song I get the urge to dance and I do - in typical James fashion! Yes I may get weird looks, or people may laugh but the least I can do is express myself to music I love or hear; and I may have an impact on other people’s lives (“remember that guy who started dancing like a maniac in the tube station” “remember that guy who started dancing in Starbucks”) we are human and when you get the urge to dance and express yourself then do it! For yourself more than anyone - you will feel fantastic (and only slightly embarrassed) but own it! Some people might even join in!
I LOVED this song back in my misspent youth❤️ 🌟🌟🌟
The pain of being pure at heart brought me here. The cover version was stunning but this is amazing!
One of the most unconventional (ok - bizzare) mainstream music videos that I've ever witnessed, but actually it had me laughing uncontrollably, cause I know what they are referring to. These guys are amazing artist with zany personalities, cause it takes a lot of guts to do what they are doing on video, & the song of course is an unforgettable classic.
The song the movie American Pie, beautiful melody and wondeful memories of yesterday.
Here after hearing it in Bear S03's final episode at the end! What a song❤
YES..downloaded immediately..dont have a CD player to play my CD
I saw the video and i bought the album,perfect from beginning to the end.
Me encanta!!! gran cancion...American pie 4 El rencuentro.
Gracias por esta cancion tan alegre!!!
Saludos desde España a todos
James- The best! !!!
😍😍😍
This is such a classic, so well done!
HAH! Finally found this song after being stuck in my head for quite awhile! Great song!
Great song, excellent James.
I cannot tell you how much I miss these days.
excelente canción me recuerda mucho los 90's
Oh, I felt it - remember playing this in my car for the first time and just repeating it....def reminds me of a v special time. LOVE Tim Booth.
This would be perfect for the last 30 seconds of every movie trailer for a romantic comedy/drama
american pie ? haha
The bear used it in its season finale
WoW! I haven’t heard this in so long I forgot all about it. Awesome reminder, Great to re-share.
This one time at band camp...
+BradDaMan lmao
+BradDaMan
Well this is a pretty campy band, so that works out pretty well.
Alejandro Barrera did you get a tune out of it HA HA🐒
excuse me what?
BradDaMan i didnt grow late 90s but American pie 1 to American reunion is one of my favorite movies
The notes the lead singer hits are wonderful, and so handsome too
Seen live 1995, I dare say James is in top 5 most underrated band of 1990s
Such a lovely Movie American Reunion.i thought this song was a new one,but was amazed to see that it was back from 93' and used as a soundtrack.
oh god, Finally found this song!! Btw I love Thomas Ian Nicholas ❤❤❤
Version 2 has the better video clip (and 1.1m more views), but Version 3 is the one you hear on the radio ('she only "comes" when she's on top' vs V2's 'she only "sings" when she's on top' (V2 you can see "sing" was added after filming as he mouthed the word come).
I just discovered this song a few weeks ago! Where have I been??!?
try Matt Nathenson version of this song. Is a better one.
Thanks for the tip! It is great, and its got a different but cool vibe.
Lirianus no it isn't this ( the original, is better)
Patenty Pezzi why?
M
This video says it All! Gorgeous.....SO PRETTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
amazing song!❤
Beautiful and crazy!
21 years old. woww im feelin old now lmao :')
Richard Gerarrd how's 24 lol
How’s 27..
Song is as old as me. How's 28 going on 29 :-)
I remember this song playing when the end credits to American Pie Reunion came up
i had to go through american pie to find this song again i was 8 when it was released now 32 so long time to rember lol brillianrt song :D
I love this song so much and the lyrics are so cute too
:) I never even knew who he was until like the last 2 songs haha!
Are you alive??
I miss the 90s. You had crazy stuff like this popping up on the radio all the time.
2024 anyone listening
Just rewatched American Reunion😅
Oh hi!
no
To what?
Ri here! 🥳 I’m listening to this incredible music
Friday 10-24-24
Just the best song about codependent disfunction. I heard it once and spent forever looking for it. Finally heard cover of it in a movie (watched credits to find the name of the song --- it actually wasn't easy from title to know which was which). A little detective work on Internet and I found out it was by James. Whew. One of my all time favorite songs.
♡♡♡♡♡♡♡ love his eyes♡♡♡♡♡♡♡
Seen them 2001 summer pops Liverpool n anyone who was also there that night, will know what I mean when I say "What A Night :-)" best concert I've been to and I've seen the Stones, Floyd too ! Total Union of James n the Audience xx
Tim is so beautiful here
I love it... could listen to it over and over on repeat.
Where's VERSION 1 though!? I wanna watch all 3 versions to see the differences!! lol
Ingenious lyrics and wonderful to listen to. I think Mr John Cale had a hand behind producing this gem.
Close. Brian Eno
100% this is the most underrated band ever
The vulnerability in his voice on the word ‘home’ 😭
what good🎤
i hate the edited version!! cant believe this song is 21 years old! sounds fresh still today
It's 27 years old now