I vividly remember the Friday night I first heard this performance; watching the broadcast in lovely company with a glass of cheap, but nice, red wine in my hand. If I ever need a 'happy place' to go to, this one is as good as it gets. Sublime.
Hadnt heard of the blue Nile until seeing this episode of Jules. It really grabbed my attention as a strikingly original song with all the minimalist parts coming together so beautifully. Incredible vocal performance also very strong lyrics. Talked about it the next day with friends who had also seen the band for first time the day before, we all loved it. Later that day , looking through someone's record collection we discovered a copy of Hats, needless to say it became a soundtrack for that summer. Then came Peace at last later that same week, which is still one of my very favourite recordings of all time. It helped that I was living in Glasgow at the time! I used to see Paul on Byres Road fairly frequently but I never wanted to bother him, but I now wish I could of told him how much his music means to me. God bless you kid
4 albums. 2 near perfect. 2 to cherish something different. 39 years after hearing them for first time I love The Blue Nile. Stay, stay and I will understand you.
Can u believe I just heard this song two days ago and played it at least twenty times already. I heard tinsel town in the rain when it first came out in 84 .I never bought the album.shame on me .I just love the blue nile thank so much for your music it's brilliant .
Sophisti-Pop. Wow, an incredibly tight display of musicianship. Is it safe to say that Paul Buchanan is an unsung genius of the 80s? Check out their first two LPs if you don't believe me. I definitely see some parallels with Cathal Coughlan of Microdisney, another unheralded 80s band steeped in artiness and quirkiness. Check out their stellar album "Everybody is Fantastic (1983)". Oh, and The Railway Children, another idiosyncratic pop band from the region. Hail the British Isles! Cheers.
stumbled across this while trawling through blue nile live footage and couldn't agree more. i mostly have listened to those first two records, but this song is absolutely divine - going to have to give peace at last a real shake
Such soul grabbing music for me. Takes me back 30 years to the happiest time of my life that went south in the period of a few days and lasted 3 terrible years
Favourite child? Favourite Blue Nile Album? Yeah that's the dilemma , love them all and treasure them, there may never be another rush to the record shop
...and 3 months ago I travelled to the UK and all I listened to was The Blue Nile and Nick Drake. Visited the latter's grave which was very moving. Sadly didn't get to Glasgow- would love to visit- had ancestors who lived in the Gorbals in the 19th century. I'd sell everything I own to get over there if Paul Buchanan would do some live shows.
I heard this on a long gone album review at the time...I even paid full price for the album despite never having heard of them prior to this. I've never regretted this. The only regret is why PJM decided to leave the band......he was such a part of their creative progress.... c'est la vie !
Affirming the moment, inscribed in the miraculous digital realm, I am brought to tears listening to this. It's funny how life can catch up with you since I overlooked this gem when it was released having initially been somewhat disappointed and dismissive of 'Peace At Last', following the previous two albums. Twenty years later, with the advent of The Internet, I happened upon an old clip of the band performing live at Glastonbury and on hearing this song for the first time proper thought “what wonderful tune is this?”. Reflecting back to 1996 when 'Peace At Last' was released it seems to me to have been a more innocent age, tinged with the hopeful anticipation of the coming millennium... How sad we now find ourselves in 2018, under the unnecessary imposition of austerity, precipitated by the banking chicanery of 2008, where in spite of being supposedly “all in this together” the rich continue to get richer while cut backs inflict terrible suffering on society, revealing how profoundly enslaved we have become to the extraordinary control exerted by the construct of money... In a world in which Providence ensures there is otherwise more than enough to sustain a dignified existence for all, how tragic that in our collective weakness we bind ourselves to mental chains, condemned to shame and denial, stuck in this wretched paradigm. If only we had greater faith in this miracle of life and were honourable enough to share in its existence we could overcome poverty, and by extension war. We have only ourselves to blame, yet even in the face of such melancholy the yearning sound of Paul Buchanan's voice is a great comfort to the body and soul, its life affirming timbre keeps us defiantly faithful in gratitude and even joy. It's curious to note that it's taken me much longer to appreciate this tune than the infamous time for those who recall between the creation of the band's succeeding albums... and with the benefit of hindsight I reflect how the melancholy funk of those electric guitars from the driek streets of Raintown answered the sound of Nile Rodgers & Bernard Edwards o're The Pond in Manhattan; so hence The Blue Nile! Amidst the tall buildings reflecting back to the country where Donald Trump's mammy sprung, may we yet realise the strength to secure 'Peace At Last'... 'it's coming yet for all that': th-cam.com/video/y0BvuFj4iS4/w-d-xo.html Amen & Awomen, caught up in this big rhythm...
I never thought it got the recognition it deserved at the time great album my fav is There was a girl different more acoustic vibe but still unmistakably our beloved Blue Nile 💙
as I listened to the 1st 4 minutes of this video I found myself diggin' the s... out of it and wondering how I'd provide a tasteful guitar part if I were the lucky 'soul' whose job it was to provide an extro...the man did a brilliant job!! Hats off to the man on guitar...Great Tune!
Where's the video of "Tinseltown in the rain" from this same show? It used to be on youtube but it has disappeared, that's a serious shame cause that was *gold*!
Well said. That guitar solo is incredible. So much nicer, crisper and louder than the album version; I could listen to that alone on repeat. Quite Paul Simon Graceland-esc.
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Scotland's greatest band, hands down, no contest
I vividly remember the Friday night I first heard this performance; watching the broadcast in lovely company with a glass of cheap, but nice, red wine in my hand. If I ever need a 'happy place' to go to, this one is as good as it gets. Sublime.
They deserved more recognition and credit! One of the best bands Scotland has produced!
The greatest band Scotland has ever delivered
Larkyeejit by a street...a Scotish national treasure n I'm from the people's republic of West Bromwich...love them :)
Scotlands best kept secret.......❤️
Hadnt heard of the blue Nile until seeing this episode of Jules. It really grabbed my attention as a strikingly original song with all the minimalist parts coming together so beautifully. Incredible vocal performance also very strong lyrics. Talked about it the next day with friends who had also seen the band for first time the day before, we all loved it. Later that day , looking through someone's record collection we discovered a copy of Hats, needless to say it became a soundtrack for that summer. Then came Peace at last later that same week, which is still one of my very favourite recordings of all time. It helped that I was living in Glasgow at the time! I used to see Paul on Byres Road fairly frequently but I never wanted to bother him, but I now wish I could of told him how much his music means to me. God bless you kid
The most wonderful band ever, God bless you Paul Buchanan.
Such a striking voice. My uncle introduced me to the Blue Nile. No idea how to repay him for this.. I should buy him a villa or something..
4 albums. 2 near perfect. 2 to cherish something different. 39 years after hearing them for first time I love The Blue Nile. Stay, stay and I will understand you.
I 'discovered' Blue Nile and Paul Buchanan only about two years ago. Amazed I missed them at their peak. Great voice and great music.
Can u believe I just heard this song two days ago and played it at least twenty times already. I heard tinsel town in the rain when it first came out in 84 .I never bought the album.shame on me .I just love the blue nile thank so much for your music it's brilliant .
That was such a tight performance, flawless..
Gets better with every listen. Superb, brilliant and the best. Nae kiddin.
I prefer this version to the album version. superb vocals!
Come back The Blue Nile, WE ALL NEED YOU! X
They won't. They all despise each other - very sad.
If only it would happen..
Sophisti-Pop. Wow, an incredibly tight display of musicianship. Is it safe to say that Paul Buchanan is an unsung genius of the 80s? Check out their first two LPs if you don't believe me. I definitely see some parallels with Cathal Coughlan of Microdisney, another unheralded 80s band steeped in artiness and quirkiness. Check out their stellar album "Everybody is Fantastic (1983)". Oh, and The Railway Children, another idiosyncratic pop band from the region. Hail the British Isles! Cheers.
i also like the three band. (cheers from japan)
best song from the best band ever .... and live
Christ I love this. Paul and the boys, absolute love right here. Adore this so much
Have always felt that Peace at Last deserves to be appreciated alongside Rooftops and Hats. This proves my point - outstanding!
Agreed always loved Peace at Last a more acoustic sound for them but still clearly the Blue Nile
It's a great album 2 yea very different to rooftops and hats but still undeniably the Blue Nile x
stumbled across this while trawling through blue nile live footage and couldn't agree more. i mostly have listened to those first two records, but this song is absolutely divine - going to have to give peace at last a real shake
Their album high is also amazing and very underappreciated. All four of their albums are fantastic
@@iangardiner8303My favourite album of theirs without doubt.
Such soul grabbing music for me. Takes me back 30 years to the happiest time of my life that went south in the period of a few days and lasted 3 terrible years
Loved them in the 80's, loving them still. Take my Hats off to them....❤❤❤
Favourite child? Favourite Blue Nile Album? Yeah that's the dilemma , love them all and treasure them, there may never be another rush to the record shop
Ohh! Maaan this moves my Heart, My Soul, My Bones, My Feet LOVE THIS!
This was a unique band on so many levels. ONCE HEARD THEY ENTERED YOUR SOUL..
I forgot how good they are. They don't make albums often. Thier forst album called walk across the rooftops is still frsh today. Beautiful
ive loved this band for years... wish they would make more albums.. Cant sat how great they are!!!
The Blue Nile are greatest band these islands have ever produced.
...and yet again. Love this so, so much.
...and 3 months ago I travelled to the UK and all I listened to was The Blue Nile and Nick Drake. Visited the latter's grave which was very moving.
Sadly didn't get to Glasgow- would love to visit- had ancestors who lived in the Gorbals in the 19th century. I'd sell everything I own to get over there if Paul Buchanan would do some live shows.
Very very special band!
Welcome 2 the beautiful Blue Nile X
Absolutely wonderful! Bought "Hats" in late 1989, after reading a record review. The CD hasn't stopped spinning since.
Yep, it’s a timeless record, Let’s Go Out Tonight is my favorite recording of all time.
@@seanoflynn5180 LGO is my fave from "Hats", for sure. From A Late Night Train & Saturday NIght are awfully good, too.
Sublime ❤️🏴❤️
we need a live gig from the nile please
I still Love them.
great stuff saw them at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
No band like the Blue Nile in this universe.
I saw them in liverpool years ago. Best gig ever, they are fantastic live, enjoy!!
one of the best bands ever , paul buchanan one of the most charismatic front men (honestly ) just the best proper music you will ever hear .Trust me
The only band on my bucket list to see live
THE BLUE NILE I SALUTE YOU , YOU MAKE MY HEART BEAT OF HAPPINESS
One of the coolest bass players ever
incredible live voice.
What a talent
doesn't get much better than this
I heard this on a long gone album review at the time...I even paid full price for the album despite never having heard of them prior to this. I've never regretted this. The only regret is why PJM decided to leave the band......he was such a part of their creative progress.... c'est la vie !
Brilliant. Goin to see them in Glasgow in July for the first time. I cannot wait. Don't think there's ever been a band I've wanted to see more.
What a gift sheer heaven!
Affirming the moment, inscribed in the miraculous digital realm, I am brought to tears listening to this.
It's funny how life can catch up with you since I overlooked this gem when it was released having initially been somewhat disappointed and dismissive of 'Peace At Last', following the previous two albums.
Twenty years later, with the advent of The Internet, I happened upon an old clip of the band performing live at Glastonbury and on hearing this song for the first time proper thought “what wonderful tune is this?”.
Reflecting back to 1996 when 'Peace At Last' was released it seems to me to have been a more innocent age, tinged with the hopeful anticipation of the coming millennium...
How sad we now find ourselves in 2018, under the unnecessary imposition of austerity, precipitated by the banking chicanery of 2008, where in spite of being supposedly “all in this together” the rich continue to get richer while cut backs inflict terrible suffering on society, revealing how profoundly enslaved we have become to the extraordinary control exerted by the construct of money...
In a world in which Providence ensures there is otherwise more than enough to sustain a dignified existence for all, how tragic that in our collective weakness we bind ourselves to mental chains, condemned to shame and denial, stuck in this wretched paradigm. If only we had greater faith in this miracle of life and were honourable enough to share in its existence we could overcome poverty, and by extension war.
We have only ourselves to blame, yet even in the face of such melancholy the yearning sound of Paul Buchanan's voice is a great comfort to the body and soul, its life affirming timbre keeps us defiantly faithful in gratitude and even joy.
It's curious to note that it's taken me much longer to appreciate this tune than the infamous time for those who recall between the creation of the band's succeeding albums... and with the benefit of hindsight I reflect how the melancholy funk of those electric guitars from the driek streets of Raintown answered the sound of Nile Rodgers & Bernard Edwards o're The Pond in Manhattan; so hence The Blue Nile!
Amidst the tall buildings reflecting back to the country where Donald Trump's mammy sprung, may we yet realise the strength to secure 'Peace At Last'... 'it's coming yet for all that':
th-cam.com/video/y0BvuFj4iS4/w-d-xo.html
Amen & Awomen, caught up in this big rhythm...
🤔 Ihear you 👏 👏👏👏👏and just when we thought It can only get better 😳
I never thought it got the recognition it deserved at the time great album my fav is There was a girl different more acoustic vibe but still unmistakably our beloved Blue Nile 💙
Love this band
This pure MAGIC..
ah stormy weather, birds hanging an' waves crashing and Scottish winter Sunday walkin'..just brillarooni
Sounds like Summer, 2019! ;-)
simply amazing!!
Something essentially Scottish about the Blue Nile. For that reason alone they will always pull at the heart strings.
Yeah the thrills of the darkness It stirs in the soul .
honesty is a wonderful quality
There is class, then there is this.
Agreed such a brilliant version...
Love is the only country I know,
THE GREATEST BAND EVER NO MORE TO SAY REALLY
Later is the best music programme on tv bar none and that is probably the best performance I have seen so far....amazing..\;0
Great Band, thanks for the upload
Matt healy introduced me to this band in an interview, they're great.
wow just wow
Somewhere, there is a clear recording of this. Asking the BBC to find it, forget it.
Great sound 🎶👌
as I listened to the 1st 4 minutes of this video I found myself diggin' the s... out of it and wondering how I'd provide a tasteful guitar part if I were the lucky 'soul' whose job it was to provide an extro...the man did a brilliant job!! Hats off to the man on guitar...Great Tune!
Back again for a revisit.
Couldn't agree more with this!
Where's the video of "Tinseltown in the rain" from this same show? It used to be on youtube but it has disappeared, that's a serious shame cause that was *gold*!
LOL can't watch it in the US. Loved that vid
It's right here - th-cam.com/video/7KI0-PTnt3w/w-d-xo.html
Incredible
Yeah, really looking forward to it, thanks. Two rows from the front too. :-)
❤ thank u 🙏
@e280merc Dear God, I missed this, too! Bigup for Scheepart for posting.
totally agree Shaz -a hidden gem babe !
just might be my favourite song
..... if Chic had hailed from Partick .....
wow!
thanks very much for this video.
...and again!!
real fuckin band,well done
❤❤❤
Could somebody please put the sound back on this
Is anyone else having an issue with the audio in this video? I’d love to hear the song but can’t.
same here! :(
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belting you cannae beat it
Alan McManus brought me here!
+Lee Buswell ditto :D
+Kae Silk Well I congratulate on a job well done.
BBC have this - I know they do - so why hasn't it been released?
Scotland produced many then along came the blue nite but for discussion big country??
oooh, that guitar at 5.20.....!
Well said. That guitar solo is incredible. So much nicer, crisper and louder than the album version; I could listen to that alone on repeat. Quite Paul Simon Graceland-esc.
This is HQ pop music !
Daniel De Rudder
in what year was this aired? It can't be 2007
Cant listen too potential often
Jools Holland is waste of space > edit him out & bring on the Nile