Im a 19 year old Marine deployed to Afghanistan. My Sgt is like 38 and he got me hooked on the 80's. I wont listen to anything else now! I love it. Semper Fi.
RIP John Wetton Co-Founder of Asia (Singer, songwriter, Bassist). The songs: Only Time Will Tell, Don't Cry and The Smile Has Left Your Eyes from Asia are etched upon my heart. Never was nor will be music like this ever again. Thank you for the wonderful music John Wetton.
It's my favorite as well. In fact, I have always like the LP Alpha better than Asia. Both are great albums but there has always been something special about Alpha. I can listen to the whole LP from start to finish, over and over again.
Asia don't cry I can't cry over all the instrumentals are superb and the vocals are right on point . what a terrific terrific sounding band i , f you agree give me a hoot and God bless the 80s have a good day.ll👍👍👍
I saw Asia on their 25th anniversary tour. When they played this, neither Steve nor Geoff sang backup on the chorus. On the second chorus, I cupped my hands around my mouth and sang/shouted the high harmony part. I was in the 2nd row but wasn't sure if John Wetton could hear me, but by the end of the song everyone was singing it, and I could see John smiling. A nice memory I will always have as I say goodbye to John, a prog-rock legend. RIP.
Videoclip reminds me the movie ISHTAR, one of the highest flop in the business... I like very much Wetton but does'nt take care very much of is body... I miss him.
born in 82, so I remember this from about 86/87, my dad had recorded this off mtv onto an audio cassette and we'd play in the car I thought I was the greatest thing. wasn't until the 2000s that I remembered who sang it, forgot about the song for many years, asia has since become one of my fav bands from the 80s.
very sad to hear of the passing of john wetton of ASIA.. another for rock and roll heaven.. great british band and sound.. one of their biggest hits. thanks for sharing ALL your talents for the world. RIP john
There comes a point in your life, When you realize, Who matters, who never did, And who won't Anymore. And who Always will, So don't worry about the people from your past. There's a reason why they didn't make it to your future.
Mr. Coleman, you should market that statement, it's incredible. One of the most pointed, direct, and meaningful things I have ever read. Wish I had heard it 20 years ago!
I remember begging my friend to turn in MTV the summer of 83 before I went to college, he had cable, we couldn't afford it. This was on constantly. Loved ASIA.
These guys caught lightning in a bottle and got as far as they did for the bands they were in before Asia. That said this was a good song and made top 10 in summer 1983 but the first album from them is the one to get.
It's just different flavors for different time periods. I would argue that there's music that comes out today, which is widely agreed to be one of the worst time periods for music, that's waaay better than some 80's music. It just comes down to personal taste and knowledge of what's going on during a specific time period, I bet if you looked a bit more you could find some really good music that's coming out right now.
@@ANT96-x8d Maybe for you it was techno years but for others it's plenty of good rock works, some of them are still the best ones, the rise of death, black, prog metal, sympho metal in late 90s, the time of true alternative bands. It was time when many music albums were good from start to finish where bad songs just didn't exist. I think a plenty of greatest songs of all time were made exactly in 90s. Many new styles ans substyles emerged then too. More then other decades.
Ännu en låt som bevisar att 1980-talet rockar. Denna låt är utan tvekan en av Asias bästa. Yet another song that proves that the 1980's rocks. This song is arguably one of Asia's best.
Grandi ASIA, bellissimo video, praticamente mette in guardia dalle donne.......occhi aperti e c......... stretto. Era la sigla finale di DISCORING, creata dal mitico GIANNI BONCOMPAGNI. Che ricordi, avevo 17 anni, che periodo splendido, purtroppo non torna più. Anche perché ora le canzoni ed i cantanti non trasmettono più niente.
No decade EVER in music will be as great as the 80s!!!!! Please bring me a time machine so I can go back when it was so much better. Everything was better back then.
This video came out while i was on vacation as a teen and I watched it every hour I was near a TV in West Hartford CT, which was like a foreign land to a California kid...
I went to Asia's Tribute Concert and at the end they answered a bunch of questions. My question was "what was your favorite songs to write/record? for Geoff and Carl" because Steve Howe didn't show up. Geoff Downes said that he liked anything form the first album because that's when they were getting a feel for their style and were still learning about themselves as a band. When they got to Carl Palmer, he said he really didn't know, all that he could think of was being in the Jungle and using the drumsticks to hack at bushes.
ThoughtTraveler I just said that to my son. Transported back to fab time,only worry. Wheres the party,who's holding. What hotel are we going to stay in This Summer down at Wildwood,NJ!!!!!!😎
John Wetton stands among the best of musicians which we all lost this past year in 2016. Glenn Frey, David Bowie, Prince, Maurice White, B.B. King etc... I will always love the late 1970s and early 1980s music with which Wetton really contributed the explosion of a newer and even more explosive and incredible sound. Sounds of my youth which I will always remember!!! God Bless and play your talent for GOD, John Wetton!!!! Amen.
I just found out that the lead singer passed in 2017. That is so sad. I really liked this group when I was young in the 80's. It was in a time when the music was actually worth listening to, unlike today. You could hear the music and watch a great video. It just seems that so many of these bands are losing members. That just makes me feel really sad and even more nostalgic. RIP. :(
thanks for the great memories I remember listening to this song in in 1983 with my girlfriend Kathy and telling her I'll always remember her because of this song. Sadly she passed in 2005 and I'll never forget her.
to all and everyone one of these 882 comments ! DON'T CRY because ONLY TIME WILL TELL in the end as the SOLE SURVIVOR during the HEAT OF THE MOMENT ... God Gave this Time, Music and Hope 2 me then and now !!! I mean it and not one of you can prove me wrong. How lucky was/am I to live this experience as a 16 year old in ole Killbuck NY ? THIS MUSIC RADIATES LOVE OUT OF ME AND MY HEART .... don't cry little darling :)
Huge asia fan here. here is the story behind the video. This was Asia's "B Movie Tribute" to Raiders of the Lost Ark. JJ Jackson said this when he premiered the video on Friday night late in July of 1983. It's just pure fun....sure it's a little hokey....but the band didn't take it too seriously. It's a great song and actually tells a story. Remember when videos used to do that! Enjoy!
im only 18 but my dad listens to all the band's from the straight 80's and iv'e grown to liking these band's more then the newer band's now every time i listen to these songs it remind's me of him and i still cant stop listening to these song's and my friend's hate most the 80's
John Wetton was my most respected musician. I do not want to believe that he will die of cancer. Still the music he left behind will be handed down forever. But when I think of his death, tears will flow all the way. I sincerely pray for the soul of John Wetton.
I'm sorry to hear about your situation hun. I listen to this song every day. Please stay positive and look ahead, things will get better for you. I'm rooting for you!
I've always been an "Original" Asia fan. (Not the group from the 90's upto 2000) This video was mirrored by the 1st Indiana Jones movie. The song's simple story line and yet effective camera angles always gave me the inspiration to go into video production, which I have finally done. Not all video(s) look this good or bad, however you see it, but good story telling is done with imagery that you can relate to in any way. Asia put their cool, yet mysterious symbols, in the forefront in this video. When I watch Indiana Jones/Raiders of the Lost Ark, I do think of this video, which is what I think ASIA intended.
Even though I'm (just barely) old enough to remember the brief window where Asia were huge, it still blows my mind that these guys were MTV stars. Also, Carl Palmer definitely gets the acting, uh, "award" for this one...
i heard this on the 80 station at work today....havent heard it in FOREVER.... just watched the video.. I remember it not making sense then.. and it still doesn't..lol.. great song though, love ASIA
Im a 19 year old Marine deployed to Afghanistan. My Sgt is like 38 and he got me hooked on the 80's. I wont listen to anything else now! I love it. Semper Fi.
God bless you 🙏
@@beefstew4698 🇺🇲😡🤮
It reached #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 (pop) chart after it was released in Auguest 1983.
August! won't edit
It's astounding how many great musicians we've lost in the past 14 months alone.
RIP John Wetton Co-Founder of Asia (Singer, songwriter, Bassist). The songs: Only Time Will Tell, Don't Cry and The Smile Has Left Your Eyes from Asia are etched upon my heart. Never was nor will be music like this ever again. Thank you for the wonderful music John Wetton.
Rest In Peace John Wetton. I was just a teenager when this song came out but it was one of my favorites. You won't be forgotten
The drums on this song are so epic. I remember back in the day with my Sony walkman magnifing the drums. Totally awesome
This is Asia's best song!!! and hardly anyone knows it, or remembers it.
This is without a doubt Asia's best song. I listened to it over and over in 1983 I think it was. And somehow that cassette still works.
It's my favorite as well. In fact, I have always like the LP Alpha better than Asia. Both are great albums but there has always been something special about Alpha. I can listen to the whole LP from start to finish, over and over again.
Nearly one million people on RUclips do. :)
this has to be my favorite Asia song!!
i wanna buy this album again
I am so glad my teens were through the 80's. Some great music that is head and shoulders above most of the modern tripe we have to suffer.
i'm 41 and i grew up to this music ! nothing will ever compare :)
Asia don't cry I can't cry over all the instrumentals are superb and the vocals are right on point . what a terrific terrific sounding band i , f you agree give me a hoot and God bless the 80s have a good day.ll👍👍👍
Holy crap! It's been FOREVER since I've heard this! I sang this song to my very first girlfriend! Jeez, the memories!
This was Asia's second and final U.S. top 10 hit, reaching #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 9-17-83.
Boy how i miss the 80's. Love this song /Asia
Yes, no cell phones or online dating sites. Healthier communication!
I miss the 80's so much
C'est Trés 80's et c'est moins progressif rock !!!
Amen Robert Jenkins!
Yeah I do to momfrom NJ!
By far the best song. Back in the day they had such a big soaring sound. Loved to blast the volume!
One of the greatest strongest nicest sounding iconic influential sounding songs I’ve ever heard in my life! #HOF!
I saw Asia on their 25th anniversary tour. When they played this, neither Steve nor Geoff sang backup on the chorus. On the second chorus, I cupped my hands around my mouth and sang/shouted the high harmony part. I was in the 2nd row but wasn't sure if John Wetton could hear me, but by the end of the song everyone was singing it, and I could see John smiling. A nice memory I will always have as I say goodbye to John, a prog-rock legend. RIP.
pop gun oh god, here comes a tear
Videoclip reminds me the movie ISHTAR, one of the highest flop in the business... I like very much Wetton but does'nt take care very much of is body... I miss him.
A very under rated super group...love ASIA!
born in 82, so I remember this from about 86/87, my dad had recorded this off mtv onto an audio cassette and we'd play in the car I thought I was the greatest thing. wasn't until the 2000s that I remembered who sang it, forgot about the song for many years, asia has since become one of my fav bands from the 80s.
Underrated band...classic eighties all the way...RIP John!
They are high on my list!!
One of my ALL-TIME favorite supergroups!
very sad to hear of the passing of john wetton of ASIA.. another for
rock and roll heaven.. great british band and sound.. one of their
biggest hits. thanks for sharing ALL your talents for the world. RIP
john
RIP John.
Thank you for the Great Tunes!
Love love this song ! One of my all time favorites!!
There comes a point in your life, When you realize, Who matters, who never did, And who won't Anymore. And who Always will, So don't worry about the people from your past. There's a reason why they didn't make it to your future.
Seconded!
Man you are so, so, right!
Preach, brother.
That's like something a broad would have on her facebook timeline
Mr. Coleman, you should market that statement, it's incredible. One of the most pointed, direct, and meaningful things I have ever read. Wish I had heard it 20 years ago!
I remember begging my friend to turn in MTV the summer of 83 before I went to college, he had cable, we couldn't afford it. This was on constantly. Loved ASIA.
RIP John Wetton from Japan
Asia - Super Group of the early 80's. Distinctive sound.
I had SOOO forgotten about this song. One of the forgotten treasures of the 80s!
I've been looking for this song.
I remember the days of 20-year-old.
Nice Asia!
I can never look at Steve, Carl, and Geoff the same anymore! xD Awesome song!
Let's all get back to the 80's NOW!
This is the best music! I am 42 and still go back to this... When I like a new song I listen to it for a couple of weeks and quickly get sick of it.
3 songs that take me back to a certain time in my life...this one, Big Log - Robert Plant and Come Dancing - The Kings....as you say...nostalgia :)
These guys caught lightning in a bottle and got as far as they did for the bands they were in before Asia. That said this was a good song and made top 10 in summer 1983 but the first album from them is the one to get.
Hard not to cry when your teenage memories are being taken away. R.I.P. John, and thanks.
not only you Mr Darryl
Agreed!😢 I wish I could go back!
Darryl Willett You are so RIGHT, it makes you want to cry!!!
Aye, I’m still listening to it in my teenage years
Great song. What a great idea to get all these
great musicians into one band.
music reached it's zenith in the 80's, it's been down hill since then
It's just different flavors for different time periods. I would argue that there's music that comes out today, which is widely agreed to be one of the worst time periods for music, that's waaay better than some 80's music. It just comes down to personal taste and knowledge of what's going on during a specific time period, I bet if you looked a bit more you could find some really good music that's coming out right now.
Back when music videos were a true art instead of a commercial product or corporate sellout.
90's music was a way better...
90s had too much techno. At least 80s Synth and New Wave had a somewhat natural energy in comparison to today.
@@ANT96-x8d Maybe for you it was techno years but for others it's plenty of good rock works, some of them are still the best ones, the rise of death, black, prog metal, sympho metal in late 90s, the time of true alternative bands. It was time when many music albums were good from start to finish where bad songs just didn't exist. I think a plenty of greatest songs of all time were made exactly in 90s. Many new styles ans substyles emerged then too. More then other decades.
Aw man....rest in peace, Mr. Wetton. Thanks for all the lovely music, and peace to those grieving your loss.
We will all miss your beautiful voice, John. R.I.P.
Indeed we will.. got me through many a hard day's work..
Ännu en låt som bevisar att 1980-talet rockar. Denna låt är utan tvekan en av Asias bästa.
Yet another song that proves that the 1980's rocks. This song is arguably one of Asia's best.
I agree ... 80s was the best. 💯
Remember this one.....I was just starting college ...what memories...Music like this makes me happy and takes me back to a better time in life
Asia - at the pinnacle of 80's "power-pop" !!
Grandi ASIA, bellissimo video, praticamente mette in guardia dalle donne.......occhi aperti e c......... stretto.
Era la sigla finale di DISCORING, creata dal mitico GIANNI BONCOMPAGNI. Che ricordi, avevo 17 anni, che periodo splendido, purtroppo non torna più. Anche perché ora le canzoni ed i cantanti non trasmettono più niente.
Beato te che hai vissuto il periodo d'oro!
Beato te!! Periodo d'oro!
rip John Wetton. Saw Asia in their second tour stop in Utica. Fantastic!!!
No decade EVER in music will be as great as the 80s!!!!! Please bring me a time machine so I can go back when it was so much better. Everything was better back then.
What a voice!
Yes a beautiful voice. Love the passion in it. Emotive. ❤
Brings back so many memories. Really a masterpiece of rock music!!! Still love their LPs!!!
Music absolutely matches the lyrics. Triumphant drumming. Baby, you've had hard times....don't cry.... It's alright...
I always liked this album. Beautiful cover art by Roger Dean.
God, for so many reason's I miss the 80's!
I don't know why I love this video so much - just an amazing fragment of musical work by ASIA!!!
Summer of 82 ..... memories will last forever ..... thanks Asia
THIS SONG MAKES ME CRY!!! LOVE ASIA 2019!!! LISTENING THE FIRST DAY OF SUMMER 2019!!!
I love singing along with all their songs.
This video came out while i was on vacation as a teen and I watched it every hour I was near a TV in West Hartford CT, which was like a foreign land to a California kid...
This is one of the Unknown Hits of the 80's... have it on my Work out jams on I pod..
Pumped... also "Only time will tell." stuck in my head
I went to Asia's Tribute Concert and at the end they answered a bunch of questions. My question was "what was your favorite songs to write/record? for Geoff and Carl" because Steve Howe didn't show up. Geoff Downes said that he liked anything form the first album because that's when they were getting a feel for their style and were still learning about themselves as a band. When they got to Carl Palmer, he said he really didn't know, all that he could think of was being in the Jungle and using the drumsticks to hack at bushes.
One of the BEST Prog Rock bands, RIP John 🙏 thank you for the music 🎶🎶
It is a song that gives us the courage to live. After all the Asia's songs are wonderful.
well said. x
pure 80s rock one of the best
I remember MTV back in the day they played this over and over when Asia second album came out. I bought the cassette.
ThoughtTraveler You're Right , Asia was a Great band back then 💖✌.
ThoughtTraveler I just said that to my son. Transported back to fab time,only worry. Wheres the party,who's holding. What hotel are we going to stay in This Summer down at Wildwood,NJ!!!!!!😎
I wore the cassette out!
Actually, Sole Survivor is a single release from their debut long play recording - A S I A~Asia.
I bought the Don’t Cry single back then, wonderful song and great artwork
John Wetton stands among the best of musicians which we all lost this past year in 2016. Glenn Frey, David Bowie, Prince, Maurice White, B.B. King etc... I will always love the late 1970s and early 1980s music with which Wetton really contributed the explosion of a newer and even more explosive and incredible sound. Sounds of my youth which I will always remember!!! God Bless and play your talent for GOD, John Wetton!!!! Amen.
I just found out that the lead singer passed in 2017. That is so sad. I really liked this group when I was young in the 80's. It was in a time when the music was actually worth listening to, unlike today. You could hear the music and watch a great video. It just seems that so many of these bands are losing members. That just makes me feel really sad and even more nostalgic. RIP. :(
JAM S I AGREE IT MAKES ME A BIT SADDEN!!
It's a crime that this type of rock music had such a short shelf life...and yet hip hop has lasted over 30 years.
John Wetton was amazing. Will be missed but never forgotten.
thanks for the great memories I remember listening to this song in in 1983 with my girlfriend Kathy and telling her I'll always remember her because of this song. Sadly she passed in 2005 and I'll never forget her.
+Randy Elliott Awooo !! Now she can run with the heavenly pack.
Farewell John Wetton. RIP. :-(
May he always.
RIP John. ur music lives on still.
31. januara 2017
RIP. Saw them open for journey last year right after his passing. Loved the first two Asia albums.
to all and everyone one of these 882 comments ! DON'T CRY because ONLY TIME WILL TELL in the end as the SOLE SURVIVOR during the HEAT OF THE MOMENT ... God Gave this Time, Music and Hope 2 me then and now !!! I mean it and not one of you can prove me wrong. How lucky was/am I to live this experience as a 16 year old in ole Killbuck NY ? THIS MUSIC RADIATES LOVE OUT OF ME AND MY HEART .... don't cry little darling :)
Huge asia fan here. here is the story behind the video. This was Asia's "B Movie Tribute" to Raiders of the Lost Ark. JJ Jackson said this when he premiered the video on Friday night late in July of 1983. It's just pure fun....sure it's a little hokey....but the band didn't take it too seriously. It's a great song and actually tells a story. Remember when videos used to do that! Enjoy!
My first and favorite song from them!
Just played this for the first time in 20 yrs.....Still sounds so fresh
Come on! The best LP I've ever had. I can"t remember how many times I've played this vinyl.
80's feel all over this record great times miss it .
im only 18 but my dad listens to all the band's from the straight 80's and iv'e grown to liking these band's more then the newer band's now every time i listen to these songs it remind's me of him and i still cant stop listening to these song's and my friend's hate most the 80's
Don't cry we can always live the 80s with you tube😁☺
John Wetton was my most respected musician. I do not want to believe that he will die of cancer. Still the music he left behind will be handed down forever. But when I think of his death, tears will flow all the way. I sincerely pray for the soul of John Wetton.
This so takes me back to my college days - God bless the early eighties music
When my wife left with my kids I listened to this song over and over- I can’t even begin to explain the deep sadness this song holds for me
I'm sorry to hear about your situation hun. I listen to this song every day. Please stay positive and look ahead, things will get better for you. I'm rooting for you!
I've always been an "Original" Asia fan. (Not the group from the 90's upto 2000) This video was mirrored by the 1st Indiana Jones movie. The song's simple story line and yet effective camera angles always gave me the inspiration to go into video production, which I have finally done. Not all video(s) look this good or bad, however you see it, but good story telling is done with imagery that you can relate to in any way. Asia put their cool, yet mysterious symbols, in the forefront in this video. When I watch Indiana Jones/Raiders of the Lost Ark, I do think of this video, which is what I think ASIA intended.
Even though I'm (just barely) old enough to remember the brief window where Asia were huge, it still blows my mind that these guys were MTV stars. Also, Carl Palmer definitely gets the acting, uh, "award" for this one...
Utter AWESOMENESS ! Time machine to the 80's anyone???
This song makes me smile...................
they didn't get the credit they deserved they were brill this and heat of the moment favs
Asia was the best band this tune is a love one the put it in your heart and not cry but hang on in life
The summer of '83. This song played every 45 minutes on the local top 40 station, and I had no complaints.
wonderful track , reminds me so much of radio caroline from the mighty ross revenge summer 1983 . and RIP John Wetton , sadly missed .
Great song from the 80's. Never knew who was in the group until I was older. Too bad....
An unforgettable sweet song that gets me back to past memories...
This song got me up a lot of hills...head down,Walkman on...changing gears to the top
Yeah...one of my favorite songs of that year. I remember playing it in my walkman... walking by my "soon to be " girlfriends house. Good times...
So much better than the rap crap we get in 2017!
Another great Asia classic!
biff0101 yes it is and always keep the rock of the ages going! Rock on! Love your 80s as we all do!
I'm gonna prepare a time machine ... just to go back at 80s, fantastic music period.
Superior !
Saw these guys in 82 at Worcester Centrum. Awesome.
Music in 2015 is junk!!! THIS IS MUSIC! STEVIE WILL ALWAYS ROCK ON!!!!!!!!!! AND THIS SONG WILL ALWAYS BE A FAVORITE OF MINE!!!!
Agreed
:)
A time when you could heard GREAT music on the radio....
amen !! 💜this song
I grew in Haiti back then I didn't speak English but watching this video was like magic that's why I'm glad that I grow up in the 80's
i heard this on the 80 station at work today....havent heard it in FOREVER.... just watched the video.. I remember it not making sense then.. and it still doesn't..lol.. great song though, love ASIA
RIP JOHN WETTON, music that defined my youth. thanks for the memories!
John you have left your fans in this physical world but your singing to everyone in Heaven..God Bless
one of the best asia songs,ever to be released for video........
Today is My 47th Birthday and it makes me want to cry!!!!!!! 6-6-2017!!! Always loved this song!!!!! My Teen Years In the 80S!!!!!