This song is the best part of 40 years old but STILL sounds fresh and current.....evokes brilliant memories of a mis-spent youth....wish I could go back...I would mis-spend it all over again.
no..not 40 years. It's only been 40 days..maybe just 40 minutes. This awesome song is timeless and makes time stand still. As fresh and as fun and free now, as it was when first released. Ahh!
A Grand 60th Birthday Gary Daly. Born in Liverpool. Thank you for writing and singing great songs and of course, the music of China Crisis. Cheers mate. Many more too..🎂
There was so many talented bands from Liverpool in the early 80’s Teardrop Explodes, A Flock of seagulls, Frankie goes to Hollywood, China Crisis, Pete Willie Wah
100%. I first heard this song in my dads brand spanking new "B" Reg car in 1985. I can remember it like it was yesterday... This song has taken me right back that very moment in time.
China Crisis was brilliant. They were one band I truly regret not being able to see live. Their music has aged very, very well. And their music library had a nice diversity in sound. I'm glad I can visit them on RUclips.
I saw them live completely by accident when I went to see Kim Wilde and they were supporting about a month ago. New China Crisis fan now as they were both fab and funny.
47 thumbs down?! Morons! How could you not love this classic song? I saw these guys live a few years ago and met them afterwards. Great guys. Viva 80s!!!
Saw them two years ago in LI NY at a tiny bar, it was hilarious!! They had everyone dancing and in stitches. Gary: "you can feel free to come up to us at any break in the show, and ask some good questions.....but don't ask us about fookin' Trump!" Har!
Heard this in the supermarket last week,I remembered it but couldn't pin point it , at first I thought Wang Chung Burt after a week of Google humming and searching " wake up wake up " I eventually found it. ✌️ A classic one f my youth !!!! ✌️😉✌️👍
Nostalgia! Lots of comments about growing up in the 80s. I agree. We used to go and see bands play every weekend in dark beer stained dives. So much fun. I mean that!
Just seen them last month in Liverpool as part of the Lets Rock 80s music Festival. Weather was great, they sang this and a few other of their hits, they were fantastic. Lots of other 80s groups on all day. Adam Ant, Peter Hook and the Light, ABC, Kim Wilde, Heaven 17. Was a fantastic day.
Not only a completely fitting title, the symbolism in this video is incredible. Huge amounts of either esoteric knowledge or flat-out predictive programming. Perhaps both.
The 80s was a remarkable time for all genres of music The crap that’s out there today will never match my generation I’m now 50 my god the years so clock up fast
I do love this tune. The one song it always reminds me of is ‘New Life’ by Depeche Mode. It’s the keyboard riff that Walter Becker wrote that makes it sound that way. A unique band and it’s great that they are back together making music again.
Underrated. Classic band. Seen them live at the Arc Stockton. As good as TFF who are class live and have just released new album. Like to China Crisis do another album just chill to their music all day long. Gary and Eddie happy to meet fans for a down to earth chat.
Walter Becker created the synth melody for this song, which is why it sounds more complex than the other China Crisis hits (Christian, Wishful Thinking, Black Man Ray)
You miss them when you can't get access to YT or your music collection? For most people in the west, YT or their music collection access is readily available on all sorts of devices and missing 80's music and videos when not watching or listening to it would seem a to be an unhealthy obsession.
That's not what I meant, sweetheart! I grew up in the 80s/90s and back in those days videos in the style of this one by China Crisis were very popular. Interesting, funny, quirky and sometimes thought-provoking videos that we had back then, artists of today don't make anymore. And to me the average pop music back then sounded a lot better and more interesting than what is released by today's music-industry. Most pop music of today I find boring or re-hatched/sampled/copied from the days when music used to be good.
Greatest1979 Luckily you are able to live in the music past though technology although you seem to be dissatisfied about that without mocking the current as being inferior and worthless? You got your rocks off here with your superiority claims, now you can listen to more 80's music and then mock the current music scene somewhere else for good measure.
OMFG, hahaha Superiority?!?!? What in God's name are you ranting about?!? All I said was that I miss the sort of music and videos we had back in the 80s. That is my right, just like it's yours to love todays music. Internet (YT included) is of everybody and for everybody and you say I should piss off cos I have a different musical taste than you yet you wanna label me as superior!?!?!? The fact that you get soooo worked up about my opinion of todays music makes me think I might be right. It's RUclips, darling, everybody can have their own opinion. You'd better get used to it or you'll more of these sort of "discussions"!
Greatest1979 I was simply encouraging your freedom to listen to what you want and concerned about your need to compare it with today's music in a black and white, good and bad scenario. My message was meant positively as I was hoping to help you learn and see the positives while learning what motivates you. I'm surprised that my intended help and a healthy curiosity could be perceived so confronting and negatively although I guess these things are in the eye of the beholder.
Walking into the Co-op this morning 😂 this came on, started to dance in the aisle buying my chocolate for the evening. 😂😂 Absolutely love it, very boogyish 😅
It is an excellent song and Flaunt The Imperfection is a great song. Diary Of A Hollow Horse from 1989 was their peak for me, though both albums are comparable in quality and were produced by Walter Becker, of course.
Used to hear this one of old on bbc radio 2 on the then steve wright show oldies. Very nice too. Had the words to it in smash hits too. Also on cd. Great group and tune too.
I'm from the Wirral, a surreal artist, exiled in dull old London and I love China Crises, typical inventive, surreal and witty Merseysiders, with some great melodic, thoughtful tunes. This Rene Magritte inspired video is ace, and is exactly like a mad dream youd have whilst asleep, the head splitting in two like you are one thing on the surface and another in your mind is psychologically fascinating. BTW am exhibiting at View Two Gallery Stuckist show Liverpool if you like surreal art.
Can't believe I found this song again it was such a hit 🎯🎯 back in the day, May 20th, 1985, i was 8, May 20th, 2001 my great uncle Kevin passed away and my favorite Saints feast day St Bernadine of Siena is on May 20th. So many wonderful memories, God Bless you all 🙏🙏💞🙏🙏💞🙏
FANTASTIC!! Excellent music and video. Surreal stuff, but very good. I've had the album for more than twenty years but have never seen this before. Mooh ha ha.
Hi Guys, looking forward to seeing CC in Seachurch in Cork, Ireland in December 2024. Keep a look out for My "King in a Catholic Style" tee-shirt Boys, might be one for the Merchandise stall in future Tours. Sláinte...John McGuire (Rebel)
1:36 - If I remember correctly, that double bowler hat was given away as a prize on a pop music related TV programme in the UK. I've always wondered who won it, and whether they still have it!
From one Birkonian about two others - thanks so much for this. Prob the best guitar solo in years too, so Skunk Baxter from Steely Dan, not surprising really. When music was still fresh, brave, melodic and not categorised constantly. See u later at the Pier Head, Stu X
I recall this fine tune from way back in the day (and only played on alt rock radio) ....just forgot who the band was....for years struggling to remember the band name....until today (circa 2010) when I came across the 1985 EP "Wake Up" in my stash of albums (originally paid a mere $2.49 at Tower Records). China Crisis….I am now complete and whole again. Tempus Fugit, still.
Love this song 1 of my favs from the 80s
This song is the best part of 40 years old but STILL sounds fresh and current.....evokes brilliant memories of a mis-spent youth....wish I could go back...I would mis-spend it all over again.
come on only the flesh gets older. In your mind you can smell like teen spirit for ever.
Not sure that it sounds current....everything current sounds like SHIT and this on the other hand sounds brilliant
How lucky we were to have been young at that time.
Getting old is shit, but if it's the price I pay for being young at that time, I'll happily pay it.
I would be one step behind you, lead the way Peter : )
no..not 40 years. It's only been 40 days..maybe just 40 minutes. This awesome song is timeless and makes time stand still. As fresh and as fun and free now, as it was when first released. Ahh!
China Crisis should have been a much bigger band than it was. I didn't appreciate it them back in the day but I'm sure making up for it now.
Extremely underrated band. Phenomenal in every way. Im very passionate about these guys and their music. Love them to bits.🙏
Worst 80s band I've seen
80's Classic . China Crisis is a limb of my youth . Love them .
A Grand 60th Birthday Gary Daly. Born in Liverpool. Thank you for writing and singing great songs and of course, the music of China Crisis.
Cheers mate. Many more too..🎂
I went to school with his younger sister.
We lived about 500 yards from the house they grew up in Kirkby.
@@lynn69jackson What was Gary like when you knew him? He seems affable. I have seen the band many times but not for a few years now and before Covid.
There was so many talented bands from Liverpool in the early 80’s Teardrop Explodes, A Flock of seagulls, Frankie goes to Hollywood, China Crisis, Pete Willie Wah
Saw China Crisis at the Oran Mor in Glasgow last night.Absolutely brilliant best concert in years and Gary Daly is fuckin hilarious patter brilliant😂🎉
A hit in Summer '85 in the UK singles charts.Great song in my opinion personally.
80’s - best decade by far! Believe me, you had to be there! Great song 👍🏻
Very talented guys. Saw them live twice in recent years. Good show.
I adore China Crisis. Their music just makes me happy.
I'd rather listen to paint dry. Seen them once. That was enough
Worst 80s band to come out of liverpool
China crisis. Are in a crisis. Give them a fishcake from wongs
One of my favorite songs in the the 80s
I had this cassette tape in 85. This was my favorite tune. Walter Becker was producer and played synth percussion on this album.
im 67 yrs of age and iv never heard this tune before(probs have but didnt realize how much i love it)
One of my favourite bands, so underrated in my opinion.
Same
Same for me
Saw them in Norwich..loved them
Totally Agree
Totally underrated..agree
....R.I.P...Walter Becker....Many Thank-You's for the Joy and Talent you Brought into Music.!!..And I LOVED THIS SONG since the day I heard it.!!
This video so embodies what 80's music videos were, back when MTV was watchable.
Man, I miss those days...
It always amazes me how strongly music is linked to certain memories for me.
Was just thinking the same lol 😊
Especially when it's a long time since you last heard the song.
100%. I first heard this song in my dads brand spanking new "B" Reg car in 1985. I can remember it like it was yesterday... This song has taken me right back that very moment in time.
I just found these guys on Spotify. Totally thought this was modern. What a hidden gem this band is!
I met these guys on the euro star from Belgium to the uk
How can you not love the 80's
The key change in the break is just sublime..really gets your attention that ..clever
....One of my ALL time Favorite from China Crisis.! Brings me Back to a Better time in my Youth..!...1980's fan!.
China Crisis was brilliant. They were one band I truly regret not being able to see live. Their music has aged very, very well. And their music library had a nice diversity in sound. I'm glad I can visit them on RUclips.
Never say never. I saw them live for the first time last night, supporting Kim Wilde.
I saw them live completely by accident when I went to see Kim Wilde and they were supporting about a month ago. New China Crisis fan now as they were both fab and funny.
@@christopherhowarth9801 I was there too! They were great :)
This took me back to my youth..... Life back then was the best ❤️
And I'm 16 all over again! I remember learning this on guitar, especially the solo - wish I could remember it!
China Crisis were Kim Wilde's support act in London on her Greatest Hits tour (September 2022), they were amazing :)
47 thumbs down?! Morons! How could you not love this classic song? I saw these guys live a few years ago and met them afterwards. Great guys. Viva 80s!!!
Saw them two years ago in LI NY at a tiny bar, it was hilarious!! They had everyone dancing and in stitches. Gary: "you can feel
free to come up to us at any break in the show, and ask some good questions.....but don't ask us about fookin' Trump!" Har!
I am not one of the 47 but why cant people have opinions different than yours?? why do you degrade them by calling them morons??
@@johnmcgovern6330 Because they are morons - simply
catholics lol
I saw them last night in a little venue that holds at max 60 people.
totally fantastic...loved China Crisis...and their song Black Man Ray is excellent too....wonderful band!!
A very catchy, very cleverly crafted song by China Crisis.
Do you know what this song is about?
Heard this in the supermarket last week,I remembered it but couldn't pin point it , at first I thought Wang Chung Burt after a week of Google humming and searching " wake up wake up " I eventually found it.
✌️ A classic one f my youth !!!! ✌️😉✌️👍
Same happened to me. Heard it in the Co-op. 😂
@@flumpaustin1994 yeah was the co-op 😀✌️
the guys come up to scotland every two years or so, still as good as ever, fantastic band.
Nostalgia! Lots of comments about growing up in the 80s. I agree. We used to go and see bands play every weekend in dark beer stained dives. So much fun. I mean that!
I was born in China in 1992. I found this song when at the uni and love that until now :)
Just seen them last month in Liverpool as part of the Lets Rock 80s music Festival. Weather was great, they sang this and a few other of their hits, they were fantastic. Lots of other 80s groups on all day. Adam Ant, Peter Hook and the Light, ABC, Kim Wilde, Heaven 17. Was a fantastic day.
Classic underrated song, love it❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
One of the best bands in 80s ! Saw them at Madrid last Saturday, great concert !!
One of the greatest songs of the eighties criminally underrated
Not only a completely fitting title, the symbolism in this video is incredible.
Huge amounts of either esoteric knowledge or flat-out predictive programming. Perhaps both.
Just heard this song today for the first time and loved it - very cool vibes god I miss the 80s
The decade I would def time travel back to!
Clever lads! A song from when I started my adolescence.Still love China Crisis !!
I just learned that Walter Becker of Steely Dan produced this album. No wonder I loved it so much!
i’m thinking there’s no way this can’t be good if he’s involved in it!
The 80s was a remarkable time for all genres of music
The crap that’s out there today will never match my generation
I’m now 50 my god the years so clock up fast
Amen to that! I love the 80s New Wave!
So you turned into your parents.
Try listening to Greta Van Fleet.
I do love this tune. The one song it always reminds me of is ‘New Life’ by Depeche Mode. It’s the keyboard riff that Walter Becker wrote that makes it sound that way. A unique band and it’s great that they are back together making music again.
Yes!
Underrated. Classic band. Seen them live at the Arc Stockton. As good as TFF who are class live and have just released new album. Like to China Crisis do another album just chill to their music all day long. Gary and Eddie happy to meet fans for a down to earth chat.
I've seen them there twice too, theyre lovely
CC, TFF, DD, TT. Great alt bands. 😉
So underrated. So boring. The only band that made me fall asleep
@@hEV6060842I've seen them once so ugly
. Totally boring
Take me, take me, back to the 1980s.
I want to live there the rest of my life.
Wish I kept my bmx from the 80's
I was born in 1960 so all my wonderful 20’s were the 1980s , best years of my otherwise sad life 😌
@@vingotaq777 Well said.
Walter Becker brought me here. What a talent, I had no idea he produced records for CC.
RIP Walter.
Walter Becker created the synth melody for this song, which is why it sounds more complex than the other China Crisis hits (Christian, Wishful Thinking, Black Man Ray)
emmamns5 and Anthony Hobson Well shiver me timbers,you learn something new every day. In life and on the WWW.
80s that was the perfect decade. Fabulous.
80s videos are the best!!!!!! I miss music and videos like this one.
You miss them when you can't get access to YT or your music collection?
For most people in the west, YT or their music collection access is readily available on all sorts of devices and missing 80's music and videos when not watching or listening to it would seem a to be an unhealthy obsession.
That's not what I meant, sweetheart! I grew up in the 80s/90s and back in those days videos in the style of this one by China Crisis were very popular. Interesting, funny, quirky and sometimes thought-provoking videos that we had back then, artists of today don't make anymore. And to me the average pop music back then sounded a lot better and more interesting than what is released by today's music-industry. Most pop music of today I find boring or re-hatched/sampled/copied from the days when music used to be good.
Greatest1979 Luckily you are able to live in the music past though technology although you seem to be dissatisfied about that without mocking the current as being inferior and worthless?
You got your rocks off here with your superiority claims, now you can listen to more 80's music and then mock the current music scene somewhere else for good measure.
OMFG, hahaha Superiority?!?!? What in God's name are you ranting about?!? All I said was that I miss the sort of music and videos we had back in the 80s. That is my right, just like it's yours to love todays music. Internet (YT included) is of everybody and for everybody and you say I should piss off cos I have a different musical taste than you yet you wanna label me as superior!?!?!? The fact that you get soooo worked up about my opinion of todays music makes me think I might be right. It's RUclips, darling, everybody can have their own opinion. You'd better get used to it or you'll more of these sort of "discussions"!
Greatest1979 I was simply encouraging your freedom to listen to what you want and concerned about your need to compare it with today's music in a black and white, good and bad scenario. My message was meant positively as I was hoping to help you learn and see the positives while learning what motivates you.
I'm surprised that my intended help and a healthy curiosity could be perceived so confronting and negatively although I guess these things are in the eye of the beholder.
I seriously underestimated how good this was at the time of release
Pure class,A simply beautiful 80,'s masterpiece of an album
What a fantastic song and video!
cool video!! I remember this as a kid back in the 80s. Boy was the World different back then :( simple and fun.
Every single generation says exactly the same thing.
Walking into the Co-op this morning 😂 this came on, started to dance in the aisle buying my chocolate for the evening. 😂😂 Absolutely love it, very boogyish 😅
I also heard it in the Co-op. Searched for ages to find it with the words "wake up wake up". 😊
At the peak of their powers here. What a great band. 👍
It is an excellent song and Flaunt The Imperfection is a great song. Diary Of A Hollow Horse from 1989 was their peak for me, though both albums are comparable in quality and were produced by Walter Becker, of course.
Used to hear this one of old on bbc radio 2 on the then steve wright show oldies. Very nice too. Had the words to it in smash hits too. Also on cd. Great group and tune too.
this is so unique. Instantly became my favorite china crisis song.
I'm from the Wirral, a surreal artist, exiled in dull old London and I love China Crises, typical inventive, surreal and witty Merseysiders, with some great melodic, thoughtful tunes. This Rene Magritte inspired video is ace, and is exactly like a mad dream youd have whilst asleep, the head splitting in two like you are one thing on the surface and another in your mind is psychologically fascinating. BTW am exhibiting at View Two Gallery Stuckist show Liverpool if you like surreal art.
💙💚
"I'm from the Wirral"
Never heard of it girl ;)
That any were near the City of Liverpool
;)
love this tune holidays when i was young
China Crisis specialised in intelligent pop, like so many Liverpool and other Northern bands throughout the 80s. How we could do with their ilk today.
@@Theoriginalbigbrillo If you look on a map it is easy to spot. Basic geography.
Excellent music and video, puts a smile on my face, great stuff.
I loved growing up in the 80s
+Traci Evans I was grown up in the eighties ,,,,,,managed to "grow down " ever since
+Traci Evans same here fantastic music
I never grew up.
Traci Evans absolutely! Last great decade to be a kid, IMO.
I didn't. Not existing wasn't much fun.
Can't believe I found this song again it was such a hit 🎯🎯 back in the day, May 20th, 1985, i was 8, May 20th, 2001 my great uncle Kevin passed away and my favorite Saints feast day St Bernadine of Siena is on May 20th. So many wonderful memories, God Bless you all 🙏🙏💞🙏🙏💞🙏
My body just took on a life of its own and just jigged along to this song
What a sound they had! A truly GREAT album. Miss these sounds so much these daze...
🎉
Listening 🎶 still 2025 jan 2nd still great 🎵 song
i love this band so much
De de de de deeee.
These are still going now!
Love this song and never ever tire of it.
sum great scouse bands in the 80s ❤️💙
I wish i could turn back the clock to that periode. Miss it sometimes.😊
FANTASTIC!! Excellent music and video. Surreal stuff, but very good. I've had the album for more than twenty years but have never seen this before. Mooh ha ha.
Wow! What a great song. Found it watching a rerun of Top of the Pops. Takes me right back to the 80s.
This song and other China Crisis work never gets old. Excellent stuff. Respect from Ireland.
A hit during summer '85 in the UK singles charts.
It was of course too-after Black Man Ray so too?! Very nice as well too!
I saw CC a couple of weeks ago at Butlins; this was one of the best tracks I saw all weekend. Certainly put a "big money business smile" on my face :)
Hi Guys, looking forward to seeing CC in Seachurch in Cork, Ireland in December 2024. Keep a look out for My "King in a Catholic Style" tee-shirt Boys, might be one for the Merchandise stall in future Tours. Sláinte...John McGuire (Rebel)
Seen china crisis in Dublin 2 weeks ago, absolutely amazing band.
Catchy little number from the Liverpool boys. Loved Christian too.
This used to be my alarm wake up song ;-)
Just made it mine!
Very appropriate! 😄
1:36 - If I remember correctly, that double bowler hat was given away as a prize on a pop music related TV programme in the UK. I've always wondered who won it, and whether they still have it!
Increíble que sigan sonando igual de bien ahora en vivo !!
Enhorabuena
Still a great sounding song x
Brilliant, one of the strangest music videos ever
Always been one of my favourite 80s bands
Brilliantly bonkers video and a catchy tune.
I think people forget just how wonderfully odd 80s pop was...
heard this great song the last month several times on radio Caroline again. I love it. Wimpie
Just seen live.
Absolutely great, and he was so funny between songs. Typical liverpool humour. Sounded great
Love this song love 80s songs now in my 57 years ❤️❤️📼📼
Love it, just bought Flaunt The Imperfection on vinyl.
I remember this track from breakfast radio in the 80s.
Para mí este álbum es una obra maestra del pop!!!🤩🤩🤩
Ahh my high school best friend Mary and I used to love this song! Forgot all about it, this is the first time seeing this Magritte-influenced video.
Top Tune from the 80's, the best era bar none. Bring em back I say!
From one Birkonian about two others - thanks so much for this. Prob the best guitar solo in years too, so Skunk Baxter from Steely Dan, not surprising really. When music was still fresh, brave, melodic and not categorised constantly.
See u later at the Pier Head, Stu X
This number should be in a time capsule. Even if you never heard it before, it is quintessential 80s.
I recall this fine tune from way back in the day (and only played on alt rock radio) ....just forgot who the band was....for years struggling to remember the band name....until today (circa 2010) when I came across the 1985 EP "Wake Up" in my stash of albums (originally paid a mere $2.49 at Tower Records). China Crisis….I am now complete and whole again. Tempus Fugit, still.
Que de souvenirs !!! C'etait la musique de l'emission "c'est encore mieux l'apres midi" !!!
exactement!
One of the best songs - EVER!
Who can come up with the best song title in a China Crisis style? Here's mine;
"Modern People Have No Redeeming Features"
Love them class 😉✊💯
Catchy Song and a pretty Good Video an all. Top Banana