I shared a taxi with Marc Almond back in the 80s. Wardour street to Hammersmith Palais about 20 minutes if I remember correctly. When we got there Marc got out first there were 100s of fans.
Dave & Marc have been quite dismissive of this recording - 'pop fluff' or words to that effect but it remains a great piece of work. The marriage between Dave's electronics and Marc's soaring vocals is perfect. It's one of those songs whose endings could go on forever. I recommend the 12" for the beautiful intro and well, you simply get more of a great song.
So true. I could listen to the ending forever. There is a wonderful description of this video in Michael Bracewell’s book Souvenir, a recollection of early 80s London - presented as something seminal, true pop art, the blending of 60s and 80s and a very special moment in time. Came back to watch the video for this very reason. Mari Wilson is wonderful too!
Soft cell were fantastic, but having Mari wilson in this video makes the track so camp and sensational 👌 well done Marc Almond and The Queen of Nesden Soul
God i love this song! Brings back memories when i was a new romantic in love with an english girl, me being asian, was hard and difficult. I hop you `Sandra Marie Barnes` found love and happiness..xxx
I used to have an incredible vhs of soft cell videis i got inWHSmith in a sale, and we watched it repeatedly at boarding school. Only the one gay man amonst us, but we all adored Marc.
Do you want me to Get down on my knees Beg you baby, please Cry a million tears Do you want me to Call you on the phone Beg you to come home Think of all the years When I once lived in paradise When the love light shone in your eyes Oh baby What can I do when I still love you What can I say when I still want you What can I do What can I say You'll never know this way Do you want me to Follow you around Everywhere in town Do you want a clown Why do you Treat me mean and cruel Breaking every rule Can I be your fool We can make this a happy home So come back where you belong Oh baby What can I do when I still love you What can I say when I still want you What can I do What can I say You'll never know this way Please forgive me, come back, and then We can fall in love Over and over and over and over again Oh baby What can I do when I still love you What can I say when I still want you Won't you come back Oh baby, what can I say I said, what can I do Oh baby, what can I say I said, won't you come back I said, won't you come back I said, what can I do I said, what can I say I said, won't you come back I said, won't you come back Won't you come back Oh baby, won't you come back Oh baby, what can I say I said, what, what, what... can I say Won't you come back Won't you come back Won't you Won't you come back What can I say What can I say What can I do What can I do What can I say What can I say Won't you come back Won't you come back What can I do, do, do, do What can I do What, what, what...
this song was at the end of the best year i had ever experianxed i was just 14 year old i was in love with a 14 year old girl, it was magic, we walked along on the beach together, holding hands, i was SO SO in love, it was magic, i have never fealt this was again, SO SO SAD
I was far too Punk to even give this kind of vacuous fluff the time of day, when it was first released. But looking back on it, 40 years later, I have to admit, it's not quite as terrible as I first imagined.
Yeah, word has it that Soft Cell hated doing this song, but the record company wanted a pop-ish tune to follow the mega-hit Tainted Love. Ashamed that Soft Cell didn't just roll w the punches and promote it. I think it's a fun song. But hey, they had integrity and followed up their hit album with a very dark, subversive LP, which was really good but I don't think the record co worked v hard to promote it much.
Mari Wilson guesting on the video. Loved the remake of the Northern Soul Classic. Anyone watch The Proms Northern Soul night recently?
It was great
i think this is my most favorite soft cell record, its a masterpiece, once again its from 1982 a golden and magic year
I shared a taxi with Marc Almond back in the 80s. Wardour street to Hammersmith Palais about 20 minutes if I remember correctly. When we got there Marc got out first there were 100s of fans.
Brilliant! Did he talk to you?
Lucky you
Dave & Marc have been quite dismissive of this recording - 'pop fluff' or words to that effect but it remains a great piece of work. The marriage between Dave's electronics and Marc's soaring vocals is perfect. It's one of those songs whose endings could go on forever. I recommend the 12" for the beautiful intro and well, you simply get more of a great song.
I'm surprised at that. It's a forgotten gem.
So true. I could listen to the ending forever. There is a wonderful description of this video in Michael Bracewell’s book Souvenir, a recollection of early 80s London - presented as something seminal, true pop art, the blending of 60s and 80s and a very special moment in time. Came back to watch the video for this very reason. Mari Wilson is wonderful too!
This song epitomised the early 80s , it’s on my all time top 100 along with several other soft cell songs, soundtrack to my youth xx
My favourite of their's after Say Hello
Northern Soul stomper given the electronic new age makeover.
Soft Cell had some great tunes in the 80s! Very distinctive synth pop! Love it!
Soft cell were fantastic, but having Mari wilson in this video makes the track so camp and sensational 👌 well done Marc Almond and The Queen of Nesden Soul
Probably my favourite group of the eighties
This tune gives me shivers down my spine. So much nostalgia, damn., Love the B-side too So...
"Always something there to remind me" how Marc's voice & feeling were so good & great...
I'd forgotten about this song, love the pop art ❤
Was a great synth cover of Judy Streets marvelous Northern Soul track love both versions having been on the northern scene for over 40 years.
I absolutely love Marc Almond, just look at him, wouldn't you just cuddle him, he's so lush.
God i love this song! Brings back memories when i was a new romantic in love with an english girl, me being asian, was hard and difficult. I hop you `Sandra Marie Barnes` found love and happiness..xxx
(01:41) That's Mari Wilson on the sofa. She had a couple of hits in '82/83: Just What I Always Wanted and Cry Me A River.
Michelle Collins out of East Enders and Corrie in this vid too
That's what she always wanted.
She was so fabulous - those were amazing times
A nonplussed Mari Wilson. Hilarious! :)
Soft cell are such an underrated band
They only made like 2 or 3 decent songs?!
wow another magic song from from a magic group from a magic year 1982 and of course a magic decade the 80s
I really agree the early 1980s were wonderful but later in the decade the originality died
I saw these live multiple times so good
Soft cells music really strikes a chord it takes me to my first serious girlfriend it was a fun time in my life.Thx Soft cell
I used to have an incredible vhs of soft cell videis i got inWHSmith in a sale, and we watched it repeatedly at boarding school. Only the one gay man amonst us, but we all adored Marc.
Isn that a young Michelle Collins dancing ,,great reworking of a classic northern soul record 😅
Was brought up on this when I was a little girl in leytonstone London softcell holds many memories for me. Thanks for uploading ♥
Never met him tho old mate kissed him 30 years ago, prefer Duffy myself
Rare commanding voice
Sensacional...
De Jundiaí, SP Brasil...
I always thought this was an original song until I heard the Melinda Marx version. That’s just as good and she was absolutely beautiful!!
Try Judy streets version
Great version
Great video with Mari Wilson.
One of the greatest Northern Soul covers.
@@kasarabian3274 Actually, Judy's northern soul version is a cover too.
Such an amazing song.
what a beautiful song!!!!
The 80's magic👏😊😊👏🤩
what a fantastic little pop song. such lovely lyrics
Cheery,especially the last chorus in the higher key.
The wanker ruined a Northern Soul classic
@@replicas11 he did his best haha.......keep the faith from a Wiganer.
I still prefer the original, a fellow Wiganner.
What can i say i still love this group then and 2022 💞 a smasher
Soft Cell always reminded of an Art House Caberet Act so a head of their time
Another Northern Soul cover - original version was by Judy Street 👍
Massive northern soul classic done in an 80s synth version
What can i do when i still love this song
Always loved this one!
I miss this kinda music so much 😓
Love that camera pull back at the end, just totoally make the video a piece of of art really.
Always loved this song 🤗
It will always be a classic and a great Judy street tribute
Her version was a cover as well. Melinda Marx originally sang this 3 years before she did, and H B Barnum wrote it. He owns the song.
northern soul classic .
Love this version by soft cell
Have you heard their version of The Night? It's brilliant, too!
@@elliswatkeys5827 no mate
The night was their first choice to make a northern soul cover in 1981. But they changed their minds and did Tainted Love.
Love this song.
Top drawer group, song and video. Maximum respect.
Do you want me to
Get down on my knees
Beg you baby, please
Cry a million tears
Do you want me to
Call you on the phone
Beg you to come home
Think of all the years
When I once lived in paradise
When the love light shone in your eyes
Oh baby
What can I do when I still love you
What can I say when I still want you
What can I do
What can I say
You'll never know this way
Do you want me to
Follow you around
Everywhere in town
Do you want a clown
Why do you
Treat me mean and cruel
Breaking every rule
Can I be your fool
We can make this a happy home
So come back where you belong
Oh baby
What can I do when I still love you
What can I say when I still want you
What can I do
What can I say
You'll never know this way
Please forgive me, come back, and then
We can fall in love
Over and over and over and over again
Oh baby
What can I do when I still love you
What can I say when I still want you
Won't you come back
Oh baby, what can I say
I said, what can I do
Oh baby, what can I say
I said, won't you come back
I said, won't you come back
I said, what can I do
I said, what can I say
I said, won't you come back
I said, won't you come back
Won't you come back
Oh baby, won't you come back
Oh baby, what can I say
I said, what, what, what... can I say
Won't you come back
Won't you come back
Won't you
Won't you come back
What can I say
What can I say
What can I do
What can I do
What can I say
What can I say
Won't you come back
Won't you come back
What can I do, do, do, do
What can I do
What, what, what...
I love this song.
Just spotted Mari Wilson making a cameo in this video, never realised. I guess it's just what she always wanted.
this song was at the end of the best year i had ever experianxed i was just 14 year old i was in love with a 14 year old girl, it was magic, we walked along on the beach together, holding hands, i was SO SO in love, it was magic, i have never fealt this was again, SO SO SAD
I was in love with Marc Almonld back in the day, as a 10yr old I was gutted it find out he was gay I literally cried my broken heart out
I love the estetic pop art so many
*aesthetic
Mari Wilson making a cameo appearance on this great cover
My favourite duo
back those years with eyes closed love itt
Mark Almond is so underrated
Ha ha, if he was then how come he had a huge Career with many hits and is so well known and respected..
Does anyone even know what underated mean
@@adrinathegreat3095 lol
@@adrinathegreat3095 he kinda do be tho
No one underrates Marc.
WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK soft cell had about 10 top 40 hots in the 80s so hardly underrated and Marc was very big in the club scene
been a northern soul person he has covered
some song brilliant and me i love
KTF
What a cheerful happy song! ;o))
It came out when I went to watch Everton pre season down south Plymouth erm Bournemouth i think 1984ish brilliant
*1982
Love this love soft cell
Amo Soft Cell 💜💜💜💜
I was a post punk youth and loved these guys 👦 ❤️
Class great performer
What can I say proper northern soul definitely
LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IN 2023!!!
theres always something there to remind me..
happy days these...... for me 😎😎😎
Love Marc!
great song
Good music
I LOVE MARC
I love Marc too!
Their best song.
1982 what a year
The year the Jam split up ☹
Reminds me of breaking up with an early girlfriend in 1990. I was such a Sap back then, now I'd be meh about it
Handsome men. X
Grabbing hold of anything!
Súper rola!! Gracias por subirlo !
Los ámo...!
I love how Marc Almond moves in this video
His dancing is really good
@Roll The Tape Productions what a disgusting comment.
Off with your head.
@Neil Foord what does this mean
Great vid
Tnx Ariz Del Rosario (NWT) ✌❤👍!
I don't know why but for some reason I could imagine the lightening seeds singing this
Soft Cell was big Part
Paul Rodriguez worshipped this man old friend of mine
Grabbing onto any success possible...
Amazing..
Me too.
J’adore ce titre ❤
THANKS!!!!
Love this ❤️
ees perfect
Good I have the Single on record
Dog and Trumpet pub Coventry early 80d 👍
*80s
I was far too Punk to even give this kind of vacuous fluff the time of day, when it was first released. But looking back on it, 40 years later, I have to admit, it's not quite as terrible as I first imagined.
Would like to see thr 12" version on here
as far as i know it is on here
Sweet.
Yeah, word has it that Soft Cell hated doing this song, but the record company wanted a pop-ish tune to follow the mega-hit Tainted Love. Ashamed that Soft Cell didn't just roll w the punches and promote it. I think it's a fun song. But hey, they had integrity and followed up their hit album with a very dark, subversive LP, which was really good but I don't think the record co worked v hard to promote it much.
WHAT. YOU KNOW WHAT. VERY WELL, DON'T YOU ?
Michelle Collins in her earlier years I do believe !!
Is it? One of the dancers? Didn't know Mari Wilson was in this either
Mildred Pierce. I remember Marie Wilson being in it,but recently found out Michelle's the dancer on the right as we look.
⭐️⭐️🥳🥳
Why is the sound quality that bad in this post? Great song and video anyway.
Officially it's "What!" and not "What?" ;)
I love his chickenbone necklace
i want that coffee table