Its awesome but really more of a B-side and more for the true Ocean Blue fan. It just seems a bit variable in its tempo for what "pop" demanded at the time. The sax sounds great and all the elements are present. The constant flow I believe is lacking for the masses. If that makes sense. Listen to Ballerina and Between.Something and Nothing. Then come back to this and I think youll understand my point.
Yeah I met them and always love them. I think they didn’t get enough air play which is often the case. I was a DJ for 12 years, by invitation. It’s amazing how much music does not get exposed to the public but I think it is dependent upon that unfortunately. They were sweet guys. They have a special vibe may not be appreciated by everyone. I think you have to have a certain musical sensitivity to be hip to these guys
I bought their albums and it was much slower than their more popular tracks. I bought a few albums and it was ok. I guess I was looking for more of an upbeat album like these hits of theirs. And yes I was surprised to when I found out they were from Hershey Pennsylvania. Still an excellent band. I appreciate the slower stuff as I have gotten older (50).
@frankpalomino - The Ocean Blue never became mega stars, because most of our country and Europe are into that garbage, POS hip-hop music that goes around. The boys at Ocean blue never wanted to sell out to mainstream. They kept true to themselves…. And that’s to create beautiful lyrics and music like this
Actually they suck except for a couple songs. And they got a major label deal and sold an ass ton more records than 99.9% of bands. Not sure how much more "recognition" they deserved. Why do you feel sorry for them?
This song really hit me hard in 89, especially the lyric “ you may you’re all alone, all your friends have grown and gone away”. This was my second year out of high school and my friends went away to college. I was alone.
Agreed! I graduated HS in 1990 at the age of 17. I didn’t move from home to go to college until 1992, when I earned a full scholarship and could finally afford to.
Although I wouldn't say I'm a huge fan of this band, this one song is such a pure distillation of a certain feeling many of us had around the late 80s/early 90s; a melancholy, dreaming, Kids in the Hall, kind of feeling. It's absolutely beautiful.
Check out the song Adored by Blush, Cemetaries by Sodus, and Nausea by Craft Spells for a similar vibe. Heck- a third of David Dean Burkhart's Playlist for that matter. Good stuff.
I am crying.. I’ve felt so isolated and alone for so many years..such a chance finding this beautiful band.. nothing more to say but I hope they’re still producing the music and lyrics that truly shine such a light on being human after all x
They are still making music and it's still really good. They put out albums in 2014 and 2019 that are both amazing. You should definitely check them out.
Their debut album is one of those rare works that is "all killer, no filler" - there's not a weak spot on that whole disc. Every song is absolutely beautiful, and the entire thing meshes perfectly. And much like my fellow GenX'ers who became fans when this was released, this track evokes some very distinct memories - as does the entire album.
Cerulean was an even better album from start to finish, as I didn't discover them until that point, for whatever reason. The third album was the pinnacle of that time period, and then it all shifted gears when they left Sire. Still, I just got a ticket to see them at a small live music venue here in town, and I'm stoked as I've never gotten to see them all these years...
72 haters??? How can you thumbs down this song? These guys were kids when they made this and are still making good stuff today! Not many bands from this era or even after them are making music, let alone even together as a band. Longevity and a style all their own speaks for itself
Give a listen to The FIELD MICE... Their from England and a lot of people confused them back in the day. BOTH EXCELLENT BANDS.. EMMAS HOUSE sounds totally like Ocean Blue song.
I remember playing this song for my brother (he graduated high school in 1989). He had always thought that this song was by the English Beat. Honestly, I was born in 78 and I had never heard this song until I saw it on vh1, but I loved it and bought the album it was on; which was really good.
This song is playing right now on the radio!!! I was like, "omygosh, this is Ocean Blue!" Seriously only the second time ever I've heard the radio play an Ocean Blue song. This band is so under-rated.
Crying, listening to this today, far away from home and missing my people, but also taking on a big challenge for a while. Truly magical piece of music this.
KROQ played this song quite a bit through 1990. Kevin & Bean and Jed the Fish in the afternoon. Sounded just like early ‘80s Haircut 100 to me. The lead guy really has the Morrisey bounce going there. What a cool band and great song. Hershey is kind of an odd town, the huge chocolate company is totally reclusive and private. Very British style band for sure.
Takes me right back to the 405 hwy in 1989, leaving Santa Clarita for Santa Monica pier in my girlfriends Honda Prelude with the sunroof open and bathing suits on!
Such sweet memories! I love the replies! We are making new ones everyday, and can teach our families and children the value of a simple moment in time.
I owned this album on cassette tape track and played them non stop in my 1979 Jeep CJ-7. There were only 6 or 7 regular T.V. stations, no internet, no social media, just bright blue skies.
Cerulean the entire album is awesome! didn't listen to anything else from them. It was a gift from a friend that new my music taste and knew I would like it. He was wrong I Loved It!..
You may find you're all alone All around you not a sound Drifting, falling on your own again The walls of cold and grey surround They surround You may find you're by yourself Friends have all grown up and gone away Drifting, falling you can't stop yourself The walls of cold and grey surround They surround Drifting, falling Watching all your dreams roll by They roll by Somewhere out there She sees you and she sighs My, my, my, my, my You may find you're all alone All around you not a sound Drifting, falling on your own again The walls of cold and grey surround They surround Drifting, falling Watching all your dreams roll by They roll by Somewhere out there She sees you and she sighs My, my, my, my, my Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: David Schelzel / Lau / Mittan / Minnig
Straight outta Hershey, PA.! Wonderful debut album; David Schelzel said in an interview (KEXP radio) that he can't listen to it, hearing only its flaws. But if there are flaws, then they're so interesting it doesn't matter to fans all over the world, which is why Schelzel and Co. still tour and create new music today.
@@sheepamongstthewolvesamen5354 The Ocean Blue. I've got tickets to see them in October. They don't tour all that much, but they still do. Google is your friend.
I've never heard this song before, but ... I like it! I was listening to a mix, and someone commented, suggested this. Drifting, falling .. and that sax.
Exactly right. I'm in the UK and my brother went to US and brought the album back on cassette as a present. For 30 years I've loved this album but sometimes feel I am the only one on the planet who knows it.
This video was stuck in my head from years ago but I had no clue how to look it up, finally found it! Secession having a song named "Ocean Blue" tripped me up too lol. Fantastic song.
I am amazed of the creativity of this young individuals, extremely talented for their age!!! Where is the talent and inspiration of the new generations??? or am I getting old and not abel to understand the new stuff???
Amazing that Central Pennsylvania produced so many great 80's and 90's alt-rock bands. Ocean Blue, Innocence Mission, Live, Fuel, Ween, God Lives Underwater, argghh...and even Poison :(
The railroad crossing seen in the distance at 3:04 is located on US-322 in Hummelstown, PA. The tracks and crossing are still there, but those classic crossing signal cantilevers were replaced in 2021 and 2022.
this is truly one of the greats who didn't get enough glory .fairly magical sound as good if not better than alot of bands of that era. this stuff was simply sensual brilliant and cool
usually when i hear a band for the first time i'll like maybe the first 2 songs but this is the 6th and i'm thinking why the hell haven't these guys had huge hits in the uk?
I would have bet my life savings that these guys were British. They have a very British aesthetic and sound. Now that I know are from Hershey Penn. the “cocoa st” and “chocolate ave” make more sense.
I had totally forgotten what brilliant, genius, English/British writer had once written: (and I'm just paraphrasing here, of course): The United States and England...two, seperate, disjunctive, distinctive, countries somehow still united by a common language, English, yet forever separated by an infinite ocean...
Thanks for posting! WFNX-FM rocked in Boston... great Djs.... glad someone else remembers.... Newbury Comics (and Aimee Mann working there).... the concerts at the Orpheum Theatre/Opera House..... the British new wave music.... local bands like The Atlantics, Primary Colors, November Group.... just the best time for that music..... all gone now.... cities in dust!
Old stuff is good & what I first listened to back in late 80's on Dallas/Gainseville Tx 'The Edge 94.5' radio... But they have some new stuff from last several years that is here on youtube that is really good too. They kept it going even today. :)
![The Ocean Blue - Drifting, Falling [live @ The Troubadour, Los Angeles, CA 06-Sep-2024]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/w0Yx0zNgCGU/mqdefault.jpg)
Honestly, why this song did not make them mega-stars is beyond me. Incredible lyrics and music. Perfection.
Its awesome but really more of a B-side and more for the true Ocean Blue fan. It just seems a bit variable in its tempo for what "pop" demanded at the time. The sax sounds great and all the elements are present. The constant flow I believe is lacking for the masses. If that makes sense. Listen to Ballerina and Between.Something and Nothing. Then come back to this and I think youll understand my point.
Yeah I met them and always love them. I think they didn’t get enough air play which is often the case. I was a DJ for 12 years, by invitation. It’s amazing how much music does not get exposed to the public but I think it is dependent upon that unfortunately. They were sweet guys. They have a special vibe may not be appreciated by everyone. I think you have to have a certain musical sensitivity to be hip to these guys
I really agree. What the heck?
I bought their albums and it was much slower than their more popular tracks. I bought a few albums and it was ok. I guess I was looking for more of an upbeat album like these hits of theirs. And yes I was surprised to when I found out they were from Hershey Pennsylvania. Still an excellent band. I appreciate the slower stuff as I have gotten older (50).
@frankpalomino - The Ocean Blue never became mega stars, because most of our country and Europe are into that garbage, POS hip-hop music that goes around. The boys at Ocean blue never wanted to sell out to mainstream. They kept true to themselves…. And that’s to create beautiful lyrics and music like this
GREAT band who never got the recognition they deserved.
Actually they suck except for a couple songs. And they got a major label deal and sold an ass ton more records than 99.9% of bands. Not sure how much more "recognition" they deserved. Why do you feel sorry for them?
@@drn13355 loves Miley Cirus!
Yes indeed. I'm wondering why just a few people know them?
Insane how great they are and how they never got the credit. For being a someone in the 90's, this music is haunting now.
I used to hear them on Kroq 106.7
one of the most underrated bands in history
Agreed
This song really hit me hard in 89, especially the lyric “ you may you’re all alone, all your friends have grown and gone away”. This was my second year out of high school and my friends went away to college. I was alone.
how are you now?
Exact same thing happened to me!
my D&D group disbanded, and thus song is all I can listen to.
Agreed! I graduated HS in 1990 at the age of 17. I didn’t move from home to go to college until 1992, when I earned a full scholarship and could finally afford to.
I'm 61 and how very true these words are. my friends are sadly dropping like flies
Although I wouldn't say I'm a huge fan of this band, this one song is such a pure distillation of a certain feeling many of us had around the late 80s/early 90s; a melancholy, dreaming, Kids in the Hall, kind of feeling. It's absolutely beautiful.
Not just the 80s,,, it is one of those songs that always puts you in that certain mood...
Check out the song Adored by Blush, Cemetaries by Sodus, and Nausea by Craft Spells for a similar vibe. Heck- a third of David Dean Burkhart's Playlist for that matter. Good stuff.
Brilliantly said!
The greatest band ever, from Hershey, PA. Don't even try to change my mind.
This band is basically the soundtrack to my life. My dad has great taste in music.
And so do you! Give yourself some credit where its due!
Saw them in a college gym in Pa, opening for the Furs. So humble, for absolutely no reason. Top notch!
So good!! 😊
I’ve seen them and met them and also saw the furs. I can’t imagine them on the same bill, what bliss!
You saw them live?! What a blessing!
I caught that tour Stony Brook NY
I am crying.. I’ve felt so isolated and alone for so many years..such a chance finding this beautiful band.. nothing more to say but I hope they’re still producing the music and lyrics that truly shine such a light on being human after all x
They are still making music and it's still really good. They put out albums in 2014 and 2019 that are both amazing. You should definitely check them out.
Their debut album is one of those rare works that is "all killer, no filler" - there's not a weak spot on that whole disc. Every song is absolutely beautiful, and the entire thing meshes perfectly. And much like my fellow GenX'ers who became fans when this was released, this track evokes some very distinct memories - as does the entire album.
Cerulean was an even better album from start to finish, as I didn't discover them until that point, for whatever reason. The third album was the pinnacle of that time period, and then it all shifted gears when they left Sire. Still, I just got a ticket to see them at a small live music venue here in town, and I'm stoked as I've never gotten to see them all these years...
72 haters??? How can you thumbs down this song? These guys were kids when they made this and are still making good stuff today! Not many bands from this era or even after them are making music, let alone even together as a band. Longevity and a style all their own speaks for itself
Amen
🙏 sending love from a fan in Hershey
Yes well said. Ignore the Shreddy Vedders hating on all the music they don't get. We know better!
One word to describe this band: "smooth" I can't believe i haven't heard them until now.
I was 20 when this was released in 89. What a year and what a decade! It was better than you can imagine, especially for a teenager.
Better late than never...:)
Listen to Waterworks
Still a fave after all these years. Takes my back to the KROQ days!
Someone accurately said this is the most English sounding American band. Definitely can hear influence of The Smiths, Cure and others in that vein.
O.M.D. with Rickenbackers
Give a listen to The FIELD MICE... Their from England and a lot of people confused them back in the day. BOTH EXCELLENT BANDS.. EMMAS HOUSE sounds totally like Ocean Blue song.
I remember playing this song for my brother (he graduated high school in 1989). He had always thought that this song was by the English Beat. Honestly, I was born in 78 and I had never heard this song until I saw it on vh1, but I loved it and bought the album it was on; which was really good.
Guitar riffs ....echo and the bunnymen
Haircut100
This song is playing right now on the radio!!! I was like, "omygosh, this is Ocean Blue!" Seriously only the second time ever I've heard the radio play an Ocean Blue song. This band is so under-rated.
Crying, listening to this today, far away from home and missing my people, but also taking on a big challenge for a while. Truly magical piece of music this.
Seems like yesterday my older brother came home from college with this cassette in '89.❤
Musical Perfection = The Ocean Blue ☑️
A classic piece of melancholia from a very underrated band.
KROQ played this song quite a bit through 1990. Kevin & Bean and Jed the Fish in the afternoon. Sounded just like early ‘80s Haircut 100 to me. The lead guy really has the Morrisey bounce going there. What a cool band and great song. Hershey is kind of an odd town, the huge chocolate company is totally reclusive and private. Very British style band for sure.
Also Richard Blade played them a lot.
That’s how I heard them!
I remember 👍
Takes me right back to the 405 hwy in 1989, leaving Santa Clarita for Santa Monica pier in my girlfriends Honda Prelude with the sunroof open and bathing suits on!
For me the 5 headed to Baja to surf
Great memory!
Such sweet memories! I love the replies! We are making new ones everyday, and can teach our families and children the value of a simple moment in time.
Nice! Woulda been a 4x4 Samurai for me with a skateboard in back driving a lil lady to Santa Cruz or SF beach's Cliff House. Good times
The nostalgia of my youth... A wonderful trip back in time.
I owned this album on cassette tape track and played them non stop in my 1979 Jeep CJ-7. There were only 6 or 7 regular T.V. stations, no internet, no social media, just bright blue skies.
I was there
We had cable...
Never ever got the recognition they deserved
What great times, 80's into the 90's... This was blasting on the speakers at a local record shop and I immediately bought the cassette! 1990.
What's a cassette ?
ha ha ,,,, 1970's here .
8 track's and 45's . 👍.
@@KZ3W LOL, good times :)
Yep and they came to NYC leading off The Mighty Lemon Drops. Heaven.
Cerulean the entire album is awesome! didn't listen to anything else from them. It was a gift from a friend that new my music taste and knew I would like it. He was wrong I Loved It!..
Manny Iruegas III Cerulean is a great album.
You may find you're all alone
All around you not a sound
Drifting, falling on your own again
The walls of cold and grey surround
They surround
You may find you're by yourself
Friends have all grown up and gone away
Drifting, falling you can't stop yourself
The walls of cold and grey surround
They surround
Drifting, falling
Watching all your dreams roll by
They roll by
Somewhere out there
She sees you and she sighs
My, my, my, my, my
You may find you're all alone
All around you not a sound
Drifting, falling on your own again
The walls of cold and grey surround
They surround
Drifting, falling
Watching all your dreams roll by
They roll by
Somewhere out there
She sees you and she sighs
My, my, my, my, my
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: David Schelzel / Lau / Mittan / Minnig
11/21/21 after hearing "Between Something And Nothing" for the 2nd time on IHeart Radio I had to look them up. They are awesome love em
Straight outta Hershey, PA.! Wonderful debut album; David Schelzel said in an interview (KEXP radio) that he can't listen to it, hearing only its flaws. But if there are flaws, then they're so interesting it doesn't matter to fans all over the world, which is why Schelzel and Co. still tour and create new music today.
I saw them in metro Philly a few times back in the day and they are the best sounding band I ever saw live.
TM Rezzek what name do they tour under?
@@sheepamongstthewolvesamen5354 The Ocean Blue. I've got tickets to see them in October. They don't tour all that much, but they still do. Google is your friend.
Chocolate and delicious music. Wonderful 😊
I've never heard this song before, but ... I like it! I was listening to a mix, and someone commented, suggested this. Drifting, falling .. and that sax.
I was 18 when this came out. Unsure of my future and discovering myself, the debut album was a perfect fit. Seminal music for GenX!
Underrated band. Some great music
So good
What a fantastic song!!! I've only just discovered this band...better late than never!
Beautiful....I've been falling for years, heart shattered....split asunder...this song says it all, God Bless
One of the best songs ever written. So glad there is finally an HD copy of this video on TH-cam.
I come to this song ever so often. Especially now to help me drift and fall . 🍉✌🏽
Timeless classic, loved every song on that debut album
Exactly right. I'm in the UK and my brother went to US and brought the album back on cassette as a present. For 30 years I've loved this album but sometimes feel I am the only one on the planet who knows it.
Vanity Fair is amazing
@@mattbenner8652 No, I know it and love it too. That makes two! hahahaha
Seen this video on MTV in early 90's and been looking for it since then. Great saxophone part!
This video was stuck in my head from years ago but I had no clue how to look it up, finally found it! Secession having a song named "Ocean Blue" tripped me up too lol. Fantastic song.
Just saw The OB last Thursday night in San Diego and it was glorious !! Brought back a lot of great memories
Such a great time for music 1989 ❤
I was 10 years old when this came out. Now 43 years old and it is still in my playlist. I love the whole tune and the sax is so catchy.
God, this song still sounds so good. Just gonna turn it up and let it waaaash over me.
David Shelzel, those blue eyes oh my heart ♥️
I've never seen a musician rock a bowl cut as much as this guy, lol. Great college rock group.
This song and band takes me back to happy, younger times...single...and girlfriends...aaahhhh
Yea💏🍺😎
On the first day of high school (1989) the background music was in my dad's car. Beautiful melody and poignant for a scared girl.
"...friends have all grown up and gone away..." 35 years later, I realize he was right. Love The Ocean Blue
Exactly....
Saw them in 96 then again in 2024. They have not lost a touch at all. Great band.
I am amazed of the creativity of this young individuals, extremely talented for their age!!! Where is the talent and inspiration of the new generations??? or am I getting old and not abel to understand the new stuff???
I met these guys in Va. when they released this album, touring it and then saw the show that night. Killer 80’s album
Amazing that Central Pennsylvania produced so many great 80's and 90's alt-rock bands. Ocean Blue, Innocence Mission, Live, Fuel, Ween, God Lives Underwater, argghh...and even Poison :(
chinafakeeggs
Cheesy hair metal bands still have their fanbase, apparently.
Agreed. Even utter shit from the 80s like Poison sounds good compared to the idiocy being churned out today.
Who? Lol
Suddenly, Tammy! is another good central PA band from that era.
Slow Core if you look carefully you'll find good shit being made today. not necessarily on the radio, but if you need any suggestions let me know
Incredible band, no clue they were from PA💙
such a shame this timeless masterpiece has only 34892 views in 15 months. where are all the top listeners? ;)
80s beginner I Agree I Happened To See You There I Have To Say My Favorite Band That Is Like Them Is Riverside I Love Riversides Album One.
Although Riverside Is A 90's Band.
Right here!!!!!
I love The Ocean Lue!
Touring and will be in NY Dec 7, 2024. Looking forward yo seeing them again 💕
80's... Great times... drifting falling. 💗💗
my sister had the debut cassette in the 80's .. I want this on vinyl in 2024
one of my top favorite bands of all time
Beautiful sounds...sax, acoustic, acustic guitar excellent song by a very underrated band
10/10
Ive just found this band. I really like their sound. Very english.
One of my favorite songs of all time.
The railroad crossing seen in the distance at 3:04 is located on US-322 in Hummelstown, PA. The tracks and crossing are still there, but those classic crossing signal cantilevers were replaced in 2021 and 2022.
this is truly one of the greats who didn't get enough glory .fairly magical sound as good if not better than alot of bands of that era. this stuff was simply sensual brilliant and cool
The Amazing part is the videos match the greatness of these songs. Masterful video producers for their music. CLASSIC VIDEOS..!
Está canción te transmite un sensación indescriptible de nostalgia❤
I remember this song from 1990. It was the year I got out of LA and moved to Idaho. Great year, great song!
Rand Shire cheers..LA IS A SCARY SHITHOLE now..
Love the song and the fall scenery in and around Hershey, Pa.
usually when i hear a band for the first time i'll like maybe the first 2 songs but this is the 6th and i'm thinking why the hell haven't these guys had huge hits in the uk?
Great tune creative and composed arrangements great singer you can tell he has feeling when he sings ,you got to feel the music and I feel the music
One of the best bands EVER!
In 110 degree Texas summers, I like to listen/watch this tune and imagine the winter. Good Gaia I’m ready for the cold.
I would have bet my life savings that these guys were British. They have a very British aesthetic and sound. Now that I know are from Hershey Penn. the “cocoa st” and “chocolate ave” make more sense.
I am so glad I found this ban again. It's been years ,,GREAT GROUP and songs..
This is one of the best underrated indie,goth influencing bands.
Very moody, melancholic.
I'm glad I got to see them in 91 at the Metropol in Pittsburgh Pa
Los vi en vivo en buenos Aires Argentina!2016..increíble los Amo
Love it ❤ my fav part is the sax 🎷it’s an awesome song with so talented musicians 🎶
- Saxofone mágico !
120 Minutes lives!!
Still ONE of my favorites!
I had totally forgotten what brilliant, genius, English/British writer had once written: (and I'm just paraphrasing here, of course):
The United States and England...two, seperate, disjunctive, distinctive, countries somehow still united by a common language, English, yet forever separated by an infinite ocean...
Excellent song and band!
This is why the world is full of crap right now...lack of sax!
I cannot thumbs-up your post enough..... I have only one to give, but I want to give millions.
Joey S lol 😆
I couldn't agree more I'm 11, and I'm learning the saxophone. I'm so glad I picked that instrument!
@@MrSunlander Same here.
I practice my gyrating, shirtless saxing for this Exact reason
Amazing love it 💯❤️🔥💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼❤️🔥💛✨️🌎💙💜🎶😘🥳🇲🇽🇺🇸
My favorite of theirs, quite timeless.
A classic by all means
I heard this at Whole Foods today. I couldn't believe they played The Ocean Blue at Whole Foods.
Wow! I saw these guys play in Copenhagen, Denmark, 1994. They were great live, too. This is one of my favorite 90s-songs. Greetings!
Awesome song!
Why haven’t I heard of this band before, i ❤️❤️ their music!! Great band great music!!
Ah the high school days!
Great, great band. I think about living in Boston in the 80's with all this great music on WFNX Phoenix Radio. Wow, miss it.
Thanks for posting! WFNX-FM rocked in Boston... great Djs.... glad someone else remembers.... Newbury Comics (and Aimee Mann working there).... the concerts at the Orpheum Theatre/Opera House..... the British new wave music.... local bands like The Atlantics, Primary Colors, November Group.... just the best time for that music..... all gone now.... cities in dust!
Such a good song, such a good band.
This song is the anthem to my existence.
Jamie Lissow introduced me to this band in 1990. He gave me their cassette and I still have.
Old stuff is good & what I first listened to back in late 80's on Dallas/Gainseville Tx 'The Edge 94.5' radio... But they have some new stuff from last several years that is here on youtube that is really good too. They kept it going even today. :)
Great song!
Top tune this!! love this time in my life!!