Today i sadly got the message about Dave Greenfields death. Without Dave Greenfield The Stranglers were not The Stranglers they were. Dave Greenfield was an awesome and so unique keyboard artist, surely one of the best in the world. Dave, we never will forget you. R I P Dave Greenfield.
As a 14yr old in 1985 this is the single that got me into The Stranglers. Over the following months i bought all their LP's with my pocket money, but none had any lyrics inside....so sometime later when they were all released on CD...i nicked all the inlay books from inside em in 1 visit😀😁😂 ( i couldnt afford the disc ) The best musical discovery of my life.
Back in 85 I was having a really terrible trip until by chance this clip came on the TV and changed my head space entirely. For some strange reason it cheered me right up. Guess you had to be there.
Totally understand sir! BTW - love the username. You could even call yourself Squarey McSquareface. Can't imagine where I got that idea from... Just a thought :-)
Skin deep is one of my favourite tunes from the stranglers that was when musicians knew how to make great songs for their fans I go back to hearing all of these songs all over again thanks to the stranglers for bringing such great music for us all to listen to I loved this song away back in 1985 I think when this song hit the uk charts well done guys Colin Corcoran
LOL?! They were & still are (sadly!) massively hugely underrated, the man is right! You can get mad sll you want (and all of us here are fans & we wish that they weren't so underrated but instead hugely mainstreamly popular but that just simply never was the case!) and it is-what it is!
I heard this song on the Jimmy Saville show on a Sunday years ago on the radio, and ever since then, it has, and always will be my favourite song. Never get tired of it.
Massive loss. Spent so much time enjoying his keyboard mastery. The end of 'down in the sewer' in particular ,always sends me into bliss. RIP Dave, in my opinion, best ever rock keyboard player.
No-one has died 'of' coronavirus, they all seem to die 'with' it, if you can believe the 'authorities'. RIP Dave, your scintillating keyboard arpeggios will resound forever.
Many people tell you that they're your friend You believe them You need them For what's round the river bend Make sure that you're receiving the signals they send 'Cause brother, you've only got two hands to lend Maybe there's someone who makes you weep And some nights loom up ahead When you're asleep Some days there's things on your mind you should keep Sometimes, it's tougher to look than to leap better watch out for the skin deep (Ooh-ooh) better watch out for the skin deep (Brother, watch out) watch out for the skin deep (Brother, watch out) watch out for the skin deep Better watch out for the skin deep One day, the track that you're climbing gets steep Your emotions are frayed And your nerves are starting to creep Just remember the days As long as the time that you keep Brother, you better watch out for the skin deep better watch out for the skin deep (Ooh-ooh) better watch out for the skin deep (Brother, watch out) watch out for the skin deep (Brother, watch out) watch out for the skin deep Better watch out for the skin deep watch out for the skin deep (Brother, watch out) watch out for the skin deep Better watch out for the skin deep
I agree. Hugh was by far the best front man ever. I saw the Stranglers a few months ago and it was the first time I have seen them since Hugh left. Although they are still a great band they really miss a frontman ( especially Hugh !!) I was lucky enough to see Mark 1 Stranglers nine times and although he got more distant towards the end of the 80's Hugh was the coolest , wittiest , menacing and intelligent frontmen I ever saw . His moves were not groovy at all though !!
I saw Hugh earlier this week at the Brickyard, Carlisle. He opened the second set of the gif with this song followed by a whole load of classic Stranglers tracks. Brill
The Stranglers made wonderful music. For me, it's the juxtapositon of their sometimes raucous playing and singing style, next to the relatively civilised keyboard sounds which does it every time.
I remember this song being on the 'Hits' compilation album that was supposed to rival the 'Now That's What I Call Music" series. I fell in love with it then. I remember Paul Young's 'I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down' and Meatloaf's 'Modern Girl' also being on it. Hugh has said Dave was nearly in tears when him and John asked him to play his keyboards in a key he wasn't happy with but they were right, whole song is class👌
i remember buying this as a single, when it came out, its one of the best ever songs written , what a cool band.. very cool video... I could watch this over & over :-)
I tried to ignore "Skin Deep" at the time - being a snotty, close-minded fan of The Stranglers' early years - but it won me over in the end. Lovely song. :)
Für mich einer der besten Songs dieser äußerst bemerkenswerten Band - jeder für sich ist eine echte Persönlichkeit . Das macht wohl auch den absolut authentischen Sound der Stranglers aus - aber das Keyboard-Spiel von Mr. Greenfield hat die ganze Sache magisch elektrisiert . Ein Hoch auf alle und vielen Dank für diese Klänge und Echtheit !!!
Many people. Do. Often Say that They are Your Friend But It Is True Some Time's You Have to Watch Out For The Skin Deep just How True This Song Can Be Some Time's
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I bloody love The Stranglers. Every song is sooo different yet equally excellent.
You said it pal down to a T
I'm 66 years young now and their music and lyrics still excellent long live the Stranglers ❤
Many more to You Pops!
Great track, nobody knows what flipping the disk means.
Hugh Cornwell, what a legend. Aural Sculpture is such a great album. Go The Stranglers.
Dont forget JJB
RIP Jet black 🥁 and RIP Dave Greenfield 🎹 a great loss to the music world 🌎.
Yes💔Rest In Peace 🙏🕊️
Yes,Rest In Peace 🙏🕊️
Today i sadly got the message about Dave Greenfields death. Without Dave Greenfield The Stranglers were not The Stranglers they were. Dave Greenfield was an awesome and so unique keyboard artist, surely one of the best in the world. Dave, we never will forget you. R I P Dave Greenfield.
A very very SAD LOSS 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
Grandi Stranglers...this is my favourite...r.i.p. Dave...🇮🇹
As a 14yr old in 1985 this is the single that got me into The Stranglers. Over the following months i bought all their LP's with my pocket money, but none had any lyrics inside....so sometime later when they were all released on CD...i nicked all the inlay books from inside em in 1 visit😀😁😂 ( i couldnt afford the disc ) The best musical discovery of my life.
Absolutely GUTTED to learn of Dave Greenfield's passing !!
RIP you Legend !! 😭😭😭
A very very SAD LOSS ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Bin 55 und sie haben mich bis jetzt begleite in meinem verrückten Leben
👍
Great Song, Great Band.. one stranglers song a day, keeps the doctor away..
Timeless classic.
Not heard this song in ages, absolute classic and so bloody true!
Come back and listen.
A big, tender and affectionate RIP Dave Greenfield
I love this song on a Sunday morning, with the sun coming up and a cup of coffee. It's Magical! :)
I get u-quality
VacuumScam
that sounds good shall try it tomorrow
How was it?
ry Cowie
You`re damn right!
I'm 16 again. What joy. Girls, cars a few bourbons and some Stranglers. I'm happy indeed!!!
Some brandy and The Stranglers!
A real revolutionary 😂
The most beautiful and poignant stranglers song ever.always brings a tear to my eye
Always the sun 🌞!?❤
Lot of wisdom in these lyrics, the older I get, the more I realise this.
Back in 85 I was having a really terrible trip until by chance this clip came on the TV
and changed my head space entirely. For some strange reason it cheered me right up. Guess you had to be there.
no,, you are totally correct.. didnt have to be there . always cheers up
Squarey Square Ya i get what u mean....If i'm having a bad day i like to listen to Day By Day by DOUG & THE SLUGS .... Totally puts me in a good mood.
lol
Totally understand sir! BTW - love the username. You could even call yourself Squarey McSquareface. Can't imagine where I got that idea from... Just a thought :-)
Squarey Square is or name...Dwight.....
Ein HAMMER Song !! Fantastisch.
Der Song ist und bleibt fantastisch.
Auf jeden Fall
Very underrated band.
Seen the Stranglers at least 15 times live. JJ said to me: "We're growing old together".
RIP, Dave,you were the Stranglers. Thankyou for the music .
Skin deep is one of my favourite tunes from the stranglers that was when musicians knew how to make great songs for their fans I go back to hearing all of these songs all over again thanks to the stranglers for bringing such great music for us all to listen to I loved this song away back in 1985 I think when this song hit the uk charts well done guys Colin Corcoran
RIP Dave. Thank you for the music
Du bist aber auch immer zur Stelle bei den guten Liedern! Bei Kraftwerk konnte ich dich noch nicht entdecken...
Very very sad loss 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
Danke für die geile Musik, RIP
Rest in peace dear Dave Greenfield 😥🎹🎹🎹today u passed away and we are very sad of ur loss.
The Stranglers belong
in the hall of fame,
they are a brilliant band
The Video is from 1984, a year of great Music!
I was only 6 years old!
Yep .the year my son was born
This band were so versatile! My favourite song by the lads
Everytime I get near a pub jukebox this is getting blasted. 👌
In 1985 I was 16.
This Song has being me electrified from beginning
This band was immensely talented
This song will be deep under my skin as long as I'm alive
And Golden Brown too Another 80,s classic 😊😊
some people don't know what good music sounds like.
The Genius Of The Stranglers.
I almost never used the volume knob on my radio, till I heard the Stranglers.
GOLD, pure GOLD. Love It. ❤
RIP DAVE. Much more than 96 tears for Dave, such a massive part of my life.
Tomasita Pazos for me too part of life
What can i say about the stranglers absolutely brilliant they are one of the most underrated bands in music history legends
At the top of their game. Just fantastic. ☺
Only underated by the ignorant.
How do you know they're underrated? Did you travel the globe taking a poll?
LOL?! They were & still are (sadly!) massively hugely underrated, the man is right! You can get mad sll you want (and all of us here are fans & we wish that they weren't so underrated but instead hugely mainstreamly popular but that just simply never was the case!) and it is-what it is!
I heard this song on the Jimmy Saville show on a Sunday years ago on the radio, and ever since then, it has, and always will be my favourite song. Never get tired of it.
Class, as a young lad never took any notice of the lyrics....as you get older many songs you listen too deeper and realise how much they really mean
Great band, that bass is brilliant, i was 13 when this was realesed, great days...
One of Dave's many fine performances - R.I.P
They don't make music like this any more.
My favorite The Stranglers song
a true 80s classic.timeless.
RetroSound - For Sure! And will be 4 Ever! 🎤🎼🎸🎹
All time classic Never mind just the 80,s!!
the world is overflowing with skindeeps
YOU better believe it! Especially in Europe. Sad.
What a great song. And there are so many great Stranglers songs. The best punk rock band by far. And post punk rock too.
RIP Dave Greenfield who passed from Covid 19 earlier today.
Yes, RIP indeed .
A la mémoire de....
Avec amour !
Massive loss. Spent so much time enjoying his keyboard mastery. The end of 'down in the sewer' in particular ,always sends me into bliss. RIP Dave, in my opinion, best ever rock keyboard player.
No-one has died 'of' coronavirus, they all seem to die 'with' it, if you can believe the 'authorities'. RIP Dave, your scintillating keyboard arpeggios will resound forever.
"kin Love you Dave. Genius doesn't you justice. RIP
Many people tell you that they're your friend
You believe them
You need them
For what's round the river bend
Make sure that you're receiving the signals they send
'Cause brother, you've only got two hands to lend
Maybe there's someone who makes you weep
And some nights loom up ahead
When you're asleep
Some days there's things on your mind you should keep
Sometimes, it's tougher to look than to leap
better watch out for the skin deep
(Ooh-ooh) better watch out for the skin deep
(Brother, watch out) watch out for the skin deep
(Brother, watch out) watch out for the skin deep
Better watch out for the skin deep
One day, the track that you're climbing gets steep
Your emotions are frayed
And your nerves are starting to creep
Just remember the days
As long as the time that you keep
Brother, you better watch out for the skin deep
better watch out for the skin deep
(Ooh-ooh) better watch out for the skin deep
(Brother, watch out) watch out for the skin deep
(Brother, watch out) watch out for the skin deep
Better watch out for the skin deep
watch out for the skin deep
(Brother, watch out) watch out for the skin deep
Better watch out for the skin deep
Yes brother, that's exactly what he's saying and truthfully he speaks 👍
Live and learn ☹️
One of the greatest bands ever! Hugh Cornwall best frontman!
I agree. Hugh was by far the best front man ever. I saw the Stranglers a few months ago and it was the first time I have seen them since Hugh left. Although they are still a great band they really miss a frontman ( especially Hugh !!) I was lucky enough to see Mark 1 Stranglers nine times and although he got more distant towards the end of the 80's Hugh was the coolest , wittiest , menacing and intelligent frontmen I ever saw . His moves were not groovy at all though !!
So true
Too right super group
I saw Hugh earlier this week at the Brickyard, Carlisle. He opened the second set of the gif with this song followed by a whole load of classic Stranglers tracks. Brill
wonderful track. wonderful band.
Yeah, im still here in 2019. Will be here in 50 years as well if i make it that far.
@Rodger Hodgson i will not be far behind, almost 100 years old.
Meet you here in 50 years then
Always loved this song!
Love the way they all look into the camera! Brilliant song!
Hartley hare was a creepy looking bastard.
Ruhe in Frieden, Dave.
I love this Song 🥰
Bin 78 Jahre und mag es
💃💃😊
A fantastic sound,so relaxing to hear,anywhere!
Keep coming back again and again for this song. Makes more sense the older I get.
One of their very best and that is a long list of brilliant songs.
Love this group and his voice. It's always clear and precise. Not like these one hit mumbling buffoons we get today!
Very true. You can always hear what Hugh sings.
Forgot about this classic!
Skin deeps.Usually the type who wants something you have and to that end will be your friend.Backstabbers if you like.
this song is so brilliant it hides deep under the skin.
cosmicdrifter287 onll
On
Mok
One of the greatest all time songs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Stranglers made wonderful music. For me, it's the juxtapositon of their sometimes raucous playing and singing style, next to the relatively civilised keyboard sounds which does it every time.
The Stranglers together with Hugh Cornwell were the best.
An 80´s classic
It was nice of Gérard Depardieu to play the bongos on this track.
same as a young micheal hutchence to play the bass guitar
so catchy, miss the 1980`s....... Quality, Taylor swift kiss my ass
And Adam Ant to do lead vocals...........
Looking at it again, I can't help thinking 'Monty Don' too!!
You are right. BTW: Try "Stefan Waghubinger", a German standup comedian - he looks like him, too...... ;-)
One of my fave songs of 1984 truly great song.
This is sublime. Quite brilliant.
Great Band , 1000 likes 😃👍
"Better watch out for the skin deep."
this song. Loved it back then and understanding the lyrics now it's even better.
Make sure that you're receiving the signals they send...
So true.
yes when you only have 2 hands to lend brother better watch out for the deep, great song
They are a unique band, always loved them.
Most of the time the catchiest songs have a killer message.
It’s only later in life you can look back at events in your life and see the skin deep all around us . Oms 😊
Sooooperb , great track , wonderful-LOVE STRANGLERS 🙂👍
I remember this song being on the 'Hits' compilation album that was supposed to rival the 'Now That's What I Call Music" series. I fell in love with it then. I remember Paul Young's 'I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down' and Meatloaf's 'Modern Girl' also being on it. Hugh has said Dave was nearly in tears when him and John asked him to play his keyboards in a key he wasn't happy with but they were right, whole song is class👌
Should of been number one 😍
Unforgottable.
Such a truly great song and a cool and quirky video.
one of the greatest songs ever.....
GEILE MUSIK. SUPER SONG !!
Blijft het beste nummer van The Stranglers.
Anyone who uses a Telecaster, especially in the 80's, is a ledgend
I use a telecaster and I'm in my eighties. So thanks!
Shifter Gynoid this is an amazing song......
awesome voice
Remember how much I loved this in the 80,s and aGolden Brot too
I miss this time !!!!
seen this band 5 times over the years.......................
Impressive indeed..X :)
Lucky guy !
Me too. Last time was in 1990 though !
Probably my favourite Stranglers track.
R.I.P. Jet. God bless.
i remember buying this as a single, when it came out, its one of the best ever songs written , what a cool band.. very cool video...
I could watch this over & over :-)
I tried to ignore "Skin Deep" at the time - being a snotty, close-minded fan of The Stranglers' early years - but it won me over in the end. Lovely song. :)
R. ROOKSBY lovely story
It's better than Golden Brown
Für mich einer der besten Songs dieser äußerst bemerkenswerten Band - jeder für sich ist eine echte Persönlichkeit .
Das macht wohl auch den absolut authentischen Sound der Stranglers aus - aber das Keyboard-Spiel von Mr. Greenfield hat die ganze Sache magisch elektrisiert . Ein Hoch auf alle und vielen Dank für diese Klänge und Echtheit
!!!
Awesome band awesome songs ! All hit songs ! 👍👍👍👍👍👍🍻🍻🍻🙌🙌🙌👍👍👍🙏🙏🙌🙌🍻🍻👍
Great musicians, great society/people critic, great humor/sarcasm and great range from
punk to the cathiest of synth \m/ ♥
BEST STRANGLERS SONG BY A BLOODY MILE!!!
Listen to 5 Minutes
Amazingly wellwritten lyrics
A really great song from the Guys. ...☼...
Many people. Do. Often Say that They are Your Friend But It Is True Some Time's You Have to Watch Out For The Skin Deep just How True This Song Can Be Some Time's