@@tomfitzpatrick7335 I love stop the cavalery since I was 10 in 1980 and later I like the citchen song in my Depeche Mode years, and today 16.12.2020 I see-it s the same guy. And I read the sad story about Kirsty MacColl the lady from fairytail of NY.
@@__Mr.White__ The song was released 43 years ago in 1980, I had to look it up, I was 13 years old then. Well, after 43 years still my favorite song, good vibes and memories ✌✌✌
Heard him on radio 2 he's a real truer and talent if a bit dated , but I after heard interview really was happy to try get a hit pay the bills without selling out 👍
He's been around way before the 80's. Have a look at his official website - he has a fascinating musical history going right back the 1960s, and his first major hit was "Seaside Shuffle" in 1972.
Kirsty was a blinding and amazing singer, her voice stacking is incredible ! A new England (Billy Brag) is one of my favorite Kirsty songs, my heart wrenches when i hear singing any song but this one makes me weep.Fly free beautiful lady. We miss you.
Fantastic - this is the first time I've heard this song since when it was released. I like his style very much - he could've done a great duet with Ian Dury with that voice.
Jona Lewie must hold some sort of world record for doing the most ridiculously well out of 2 songs, of anyone on the planet.... with this and Stop the Cavalry...
For years the chorus was stuck in my head but as i hadn't listened to the song in so long it morphed into "You'll always find me at the Kitchenette Parties"
A recent performance by Jona Lewie singing his hit from 1980 'You'll always Find me In the kitchen At parties. Jona Lewie had a very unique voice as a male pop artist. He did not really have the best vocal (a lot of the time he could be slightly out of tune,BUT this was his unique individualism. This kind of vocal just made him 'MORE REAL' (your Best Mate kind of vibe). This made him more real than a lot of his other male pop music contemporaries. You listen to a track and then you see a visual performance like this and it adds a whole different dimension to the track. The way the two girls are mime-acting in the background shows a realness of working class girl expression. This kind of background performance you used to see in the early 1980's (part of post-punk visual performance) was what made this whole era more iconic than the 1990's in British Pop Music. Did you notice the Girl in the Yellow Dress as one of the backing singers? That's one of the earliest performances (and appearances) of a young Kirsty Maccoll. She will later have a very successful Pop career in the Mid-1980's.
Can you imagine this being played now!!! What a great track....love the 80s. I guess i am biased living through them, OH and the best parties were always in the kitchen!
" at some Do at Palmers Green....." priceless. Well, this seems a million years ago, now the world has all but gone crazy... oh dear, please can we go back!
Wow this is a real blast from the past; fantastic song. The synth sounds really dark actually. This was a great song then and is still a great song now:)
The tune defines 1980 style and sound so much, I was only 6 but it brought back so much nostalgia hearing it, can imagine it being a song most people liked
I was at high school in NZ in 80 when I heard this and stop the cavalry,fun songs to listen to-didnt know Kirsty mc call was there also ,a fine talent tragic she went too soon,a great loss Auckland New Zealand 2021
The kitchen was less noisy than other parts of the house so you could have a discussion about politics or the latest bands and it was also close to the fridge,
I like your analysis Sarah. Could pretend that you're there for the chat when really, you just want to keep an eye on the booze stocks and perhaps stash a few cans hidden in the house somewhere else as things get tight.
I had an argument with my ex many years ago as I spent the entire time in the kitchen at her mum's birthday party, where she accused me of not socialising with anyone, until I pointed out it was where the booze and the munchies were and that I had spoken with every person at the party without having to do the awkward moving around the room lol
The late, great Kirsty MacColl did not sing backing vocals in this song. She took part in this video. She did, however, make appearances as a backing vocalist during live performances. What a hero she was
This band was on a TV kids game called Runaround. The game was shown on TV channel this morning! Im 55 years old & I hadnt seen the show since i was about 11 years old & hadnt heard tgis song for years. It sent shivers up my spine. Moreso that I never realised precious Kirsty McColl was actually in the band. I should have realised as her voice has a distinctive tone. Wow I was transported back to those moments. RIP Kirsty you were amazing 💔😢❤
In the "old days" when this record came out homes only had one music centre and it would usually be in the lounge so that is where all the action would be. If you were in the kitchen at a party it meant you were a bit socially awkward. He does say "I always get rebuffed" in the lyrics.
Yes, my name is also John Lewis (Jona's real name), also born in 1947 in Southampton (a few months later), and also a boogie-woogie piano player par excellence, and also played in blues and jazz bands.Though I'm also a classical pianist and teacher, and never heard of him/you until recently when checked out our name on Wikipedia…small world, Jona. You weren't taught by Monty Worlock were you?
Johnny Mac Once upon a time, the camera lens held an irresistible attraction for people. They literally could not stop themselves from gazing into it. Now, in the days of selfies and selfishness, people will actively avoid its glare, as they seek to preserve their privacy whilst simultaneously showing only the side of themselves that they want to portray to the world.
Johnny Mac Once upon a time, the camera lens held an irresistible attraction for people. They literally could not stop themselves from gazing into it. Now, in the days of selfies and selfishness, people will actively avoid its glare, as they seek to preserve their privacy whilst simultaneously showing only the side of themselves that they want to portray to the world.
I'm glad he was able to finally muster up the courage to make his way out of the kitchen at that party. What an emotional rollercoaster.
daconor91 Lol 🥂👍👍
He's on diet these days
Ha!
he only got out due to getting a bird.
The kitchen is traditionally where the cool people hang-out at house parties
This and "stop the cavalry" are true classics!
I have always loved this song and he is kind of cute
I'm surprised to learn that they're by the same person
@@tomfitzpatrick7335 cmon Tom keep up m8
@@tomfitzpatrick7335 I love stop the cavalery since I was 10 in 1980 and later I like the citchen song in my Depeche Mode years, and today 16.12.2020 I see-it s the same guy.
And I read the sad story about Kirsty MacColl the lady from fairytail of NY.
And Louise i have those 3 plus his Terry Dactyl and the Dinosaurs and helping Wreckless Eric and others talent dude
One thing springs to mind, they don't make records like this anymore, great to see Kirsty.
To be fair, these days you similarly get lots of artists who cant sing.
and you can? i bet you can't sing for toffee, don't be jealous of people who have talent, unlike you.@@MegaLotusEater
@@MegaLotusEaterand he can? He sounds like Phil Daniels from Quadrophenia. 😢 awesome though.
@@colincampbell7928 I don't understand what you just said.
@@MegaLotusEater ruclips.net/video/Ecvzj2m5nww/видео.htmlsi=QZLH4PNp0MrZZMQ0
The hand dancing at 2:07 OMG I love it. The dude on keyboard is awesome!!!
This is now 40 years ago but still sounds and looks so good Kirsty McColl is so cool!
Sounds good 😂 next joke
I like her fellow backing singer too! Nice legs!
2023:CAN'T GET T😢HIS SONG OUT OF
MY HEAD OVER THE 15 YEARS..
2024.WHO'S STILL ENJOYING?
i heard this a long time ago. Then nothing again.... I thought was that really a song> or did i imagine it? only last month i heard it again......
I have a compilation CD with this on it. And a bunch of other English pop songs of the era, like Martha and the Muffins Echo Beach.
@@Palocles YOU HAVE GREAT TASTE IN MUSIC LIKE ME🎶
@@marlenesullivan3113 Thanks. You can find some great music on those music mag compilations. Found Morphine Buena on one.
Kirsty McColl (RIP)
I was just thinking the exact same thing. What a tragic loss.
Such a shame.rip Kirsty
She died saving her son. But still, what a tragic loss.
I was wondering what you were on about...then I saw her!
Who was the other chick here
After more than 30 years still my favorite song, RIP Kirsty
And after 40 years?
@@__Mr.White__ The song was released 43 years ago in 1980, I had to look it up, I was 13 years old then. Well, after 43 years still my favorite song, good vibes and memories ✌✌✌
@@kaptein4241 and you are still alive. Good job 👍🏻
Your favourite song? Jesus Christ
what do you know about songs? just cos you couldn't sing for toffee, don't be jealous of people that can.@@cpw182
A HIDDEN GEM!!!! I adore this song!!!! ❤
Thing about Jona Lewis is he can literally do anything and still be the coolest man in the room
are you joking?
He.s still cool now i think.love kitchen at parties.one of my favourite songs
He looks and sounds like someone who has been bullied
No I am?
Heard him on radio 2 he's a real truer and talent if a bit dated , but I after heard interview really was happy to try get a hit pay the bills without selling out 👍
A truly underestimated singer was Jona Lewie . From his no 1 fan here in Australia. A true legend of the 80s
He's been around way before the 80's. Have a look at his official website - he has a fascinating musical history going right back the 1960s, and his first major hit was "Seaside Shuffle" in 1972.
@@dariowestern Yes, Terry Dactyl and the Dinosaurs...
@@dariowestern l have his Greatest hits album Superb .
correct
Still around..funny enough I sat next to him and pulled Xmas crackers at a Xmas party on Tuesday lol..he deffo wasn't in kitchen..Nice guy
Kirsty was a blinding and amazing singer, her voice stacking is incredible ! A new England (Billy Brag) is one of my favorite Kirsty songs, my heart wrenches when i hear singing any song but this one makes me weep.Fly free beautiful lady. We miss you.
Me too. She and I were almost exactly the same age. Gutted every time I hear her sing, but we still have those records, and this one.
Well said exactly how I feel❤
Fantastic - this is the first time I've heard this song since when it was released. I like his style very much - he could've done a great duet with Ian Dury with that voice.
Lovely Kirsty, never forgotten. God Bless her.
Brings back so many early 80s college party memories! Classic throwaway catchy and witty song.
What a funky tune, bassline is beast
Jona Lewie must hold some sort of world record for doing the most ridiculously well out of 2 songs, of anyone on the planet.... with this and Stop the Cavalry...
You’ll find him in the kitchen making royalties
i always thought it was in the kitchen at Polly's.@@BossySwan
Being 53 I remember it the first time around, and you'll still find me in the kitchen at parties.
best place...meet a better class of dolly bird there...:)
@@johnbanks4761 Woman!
I'm "still" in kitchen at parties!
LOVE this song, spent my own time in kitchens at parties haha
how I miss Kirsty she was so beautiful with a rare voice that is unmistakable!!!
Except she didn't sing backing vocals on this. She was just filling in (and miming) on TOTP.
Even today, you can still find him in the kitchen at parties...
Yeah, I'm the bloke with him. Me and the fat beardy geezer wearing a Warhammer T-shirt.
Does he hang about the fridge?
Hurrah! This is the recording with the lovely Kirsty MacColl on it!
For years the chorus was stuck in my head but as i hadn't listened to the song in so long it morphed into "You'll always find me at the Kitchenette Parties"
A recent performance by Jona Lewie singing his hit from 1980 'You'll always Find me In the kitchen At parties.
Jona Lewie had a very unique voice as a male pop artist. He did not really have the best vocal (a lot of the time he could be slightly out of tune,BUT this was his unique individualism. This kind of vocal just made him 'MORE REAL' (your Best Mate kind of vibe). This made him more real than a lot of his other male pop music contemporaries.
You listen to a track and then you see a visual performance like this and it adds a whole different dimension to the track.
The way the two girls are mime-acting in the background shows a realness of working class girl expression. This kind of background performance you used to see in the early 1980's (part of post-punk visual performance) was what made this whole era more iconic than the 1990's in British Pop Music.
Did you notice the Girl in the Yellow Dress as one of the backing singers?
That's one of the earliest performances (and appearances) of a young Kirsty Maccoll.
She will later have a very successful Pop career in the Mid-1980's.
Thing about Jona, he, like Ian Dury would do anything. Hey they were both on Stiff records
Kirsty! ❤️
Can you imagine this being played now!!! What a great track....love the 80s. I guess i am biased living through them, OH and the best parties were always in the kitchen!
my dad used to always listen to this. it reminds me of the good times with him.
Your dad had good taste in music
Even though I was never into electronic music, for some reason I liked Jona Lewi's music, had a very unique sound.
He used electronics, but also use washboards and spoons. Jona is a God
" at some Do at Palmers Green....." priceless. Well, this seems a million years ago, now the world has all but gone crazy... oh dear, please can we go back!
Wow this is a real blast from the past; fantastic song. The synth sounds really dark actually. This was a great song then and is still a great song now:)
he was in my kitchen this morning
Lol
He was so funny radio 2 last night . Hurdle record company hurdle getting it out hurdle released . Glad good new deal 😊
And " can you send Calvary " but that was 1980 and was 70s hits . 😤☺️
The tune defines 1980 style and sound so much, I was only 6 but it brought back so much nostalgia hearing it, can imagine it being a song most people liked
Underrated 80s hit, you never hear in German radio, whereas his 2nd hit "stop the cavalry" is played often.
That keyboard is a masterpiece ...
I heard this song when I was little and thought he was saying "You will always find me in the kitchen with car keys" 😂
we know about THOSE sort of parties!
Wrong party
I was at high school in NZ in 80 when I heard this and stop the cavalry,fun songs to listen to-didnt know Kirsty mc call was there also ,a fine talent tragic she went too soon,a great loss Auckland New Zealand 2021
Aww. Look at young Kirsty. ❤❤❤
Interesting song, sounds and lyrics! Extra points for featuring Kirsty MacColl.
The kitchen was less noisy than other parts of the house so you could have a discussion about politics or the latest bands and it was also close to the fridge,
I like your analysis Sarah. Could pretend that you're there for the chat when really, you just want to keep an eye on the booze stocks and perhaps stash a few cans hidden in the house somewhere else as things get tight.
Well if they were talking about politics, then no wonder his ex girlfriend met some boring human
A memorable comment. Because how true it’s proven so true to me!
Absolutely right, Sarah. Close to the nuts and crisps, too.
I had an argument with my ex many years ago as I spent the entire time in the kitchen at her mum's birthday party, where she accused me of not socialising with anyone, until I pointed out it was where the booze and the munchies were and that I had spoken with every person at the party without having to do the awkward moving around the room lol
Just heard it on the radio after 40yrs..i remembered it from back then..then had to remember the title to type it in RUclips👌😅
Just stumbled across this. Beautiful! Outstandingly hilarious, creative & catchy, wish I caught this decades ago!
The late, great Kirsty MacColl did not sing backing vocals in this song. She took part in this video. She did, however, make appearances as a backing vocalist during live performances. What a hero she was
Who is still in the kitchen in 2019? 😉
Still in the kitchen 🌺
I AM. and I also happen to be a man. Will cook and clean up. Times have changed over the last 40 years. At least for me.
What ever happened to him. Two of my favourite songs of all time(Calvary) but no word now. Where is he
I’m in it in 2020!
Here2020 😂
The late Kirsty McColl, Gone but most deferentially not forgotten.....She pops up everywhere..........Pure class and a amazing personality....♪♫
Here to see the wonderful Kirsty
I got the album "On the Other Hand There's a Fist" - it came with yellow vinyl.
Hey random person scrolling through the comments
Merry Christmas
I was listening to this last christmas
Happy New Year!
Cheers fella
what the hell, how did you know?
Omg I always thought I was a random person but was never quite sure ,now this is proof😭
This band was on a TV kids game called Runaround. The game was shown on TV channel this morning! Im 55 years old & I hadnt seen the show since i was about 11 years old & hadnt heard tgis song for years. It sent shivers up my spine. Moreso that I never realised precious Kirsty McColl was actually in the band. I should have realised as her voice has a distinctive tone. Wow I was transported back to those moments. RIP Kirsty you were amazing 💔😢❤
I love this song from when I was young and I still love it Jonah Lewie keep going
Another one of my corona classics add 2 play list😷🌈
Love Kirsty McColl's bored expression.
She looks hot!
momento mori
loved the way they crouched and showed their Fannys to me, as I was in the Audience...,
A slightly subdued performance can be cool !
Brilliant ----- how blessed we were when viewing the pop charts from 1978-84 :-)
omg love this song old skool
I'm no good at chatting up and I always get rebuuuuuffed
So true !!!
The introvert's anthem
Kitchens where the drugs are taken
And the ambiverts?
I've always been a huge fan of Stop The Cavalry,but never knew about this until the advert.Have'nt been able to get it out of my head.Fabulous !!
one of the best synthi pop songs ever
Yet another reason why the UK is top of the pops. This is a classic tune.
For all of those who you find social occasion difficult (and a trip down memory lane).
RIP Kirsty macoll. You are missed by me you sure had the moves and singing 🎤 you were my beautiful angel 😇 R.I.P. Kirsty
In the full version of the ikea advert you actually see Jona (he's hosting the party). So fortunately he's still with us
Brilliant....
Good song. I always thought it's like a space age, high tech, sound. That's especially with his tone of voice.
thought i had lost this one but its back... was listening to a relative singing this at my great grans funeral, make me chuckle then and still does.
In the "old days" when this record came out homes only had one music centre and it would usually be in the lounge so that is where all the action would be.
If you were in the kitchen at a party it meant you were a bit socially awkward. He does say "I always get rebuffed" in the lyrics.
Well "stop the cavalry" made him a millionaire
He must earn a fortune from that every year.... From November to New years eve! Just like Noddy Holder.
Him and Dean Martin are the Kings Of Cool
This was the answer on today's Heardle 80s. I had never heard it before! What a cool song.
I'm still doing my time, in the kitchen at parties ... great track, I remember it well ... May 1979
Love how the lip synching wasnt even subtle back then, they're all two feet from their mics!
Shame that most people remember this guy for Stop the cavalry when this track completely outstrips it.
What about Louise (we get it right), or Seaside shuffle by Terrydactyl and the Dinosaurs..........they were him too.
Damn after all these years, I recognized Kirsty immediately. RIP
I remember a musical know it all telling me in 1981… when There’s A Girl came out,, tell me that Kirsty sang backing vocals on this
This guy is soooooo cooool!!
It ended so abruptly...
That's what she said.
Kirsty didn't actually sing on the track, appeared on TOTP as both on Stiff records
lol old times fam. How the lady in the orange dress danced near the end tho 😂😂❤️❤️❤️
Yes...... 😉
I love it! He is so cool
I am in year 8 and my music teacher showed us this
what a very cool teacher you have i must say i hope you enjoy too
Who else is here from Tell Me Your Secrets?!
Ya that's where I first heard this song lol
This guy!
I vaguely remember this song.... but yes it’s the show that reminded me... I hope they continue with a 2nd season
@@jayman6677 me too!
Yup
Great News for Jona with the Ikea ad using his "That's why you'll always find me in the Kitchen at parties" track! Great Southampton man too!! LG!!
I need more music like this in my life. I feel like it should be muzak or Muzik or in some category by itself.
you will always finding me eating Ikea
you will always find me in the kitchen at vardy's
fuck can't unheard that now
Great Kirsty Maccoll, you will always be missed.
TaisonWadeDrumming brought me here!
Another "dad dancing" classic! 🕺🕺🕺
Yes, my name is also John Lewis (Jona's real name), also born in 1947 in Southampton (a few months later), and also a boogie-woogie piano player par excellence, and also played in blues and jazz bands.Though I'm also a classical pianist and teacher, and never heard of him/you until recently when checked out our name on Wikipedia…small world, Jona. You weren't taught by Monty Worlock were you?
+kimmy 36d ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
john lewis look. I just want to know. Have you done your time in the kitchen at parties!?
Odd year in music 1980
The best time ever!
Lovely smile @ 1.34. The lovely-looking lads of that era were often shy if I remember correctly, and they did stay in the kitchen. At parties. x
Decades, I was searching that Song. Never knew the Interprete. Thank you!
That Jona.....he was so brilliant and highly underrated.....lousy cut off though....
PaulLonden yeah how about that cut off I remember the original video on countdown it was set in a house ripped off
Nice.......apart from the clip cutting short before the end.
Buckwheat on the accordion, another great showman, played the Albany NY area quite often in the 80s and 90s
he knocked it off!!!! awsome stuff from my childhood hahahha
Knocked It Off was B A Robertson....
Audience members are so desperate to look into the camera
Johnny Mac Once upon a time, the camera lens held an irresistible attraction for people. They literally could not stop themselves from gazing into it. Now, in the days of selfies and selfishness, people will actively avoid its glare, as they seek to preserve their privacy whilst simultaneously showing only the side of themselves that they want to portray to the world.
Johnny Mac Once upon a time, the camera lens held an irresistible attraction for people. They literally could not stop themselves from gazing into it. Now, in the days of selfies and selfishness, people will actively avoid its glare, as they seek to preserve their privacy whilst simultaneously showing only the side of themselves that they want to portray to the world.
look a bit like the human league
a bit - it was the style of the time.
I love Kirsty McColl and her little, almost hidden, smile after she missed the first part of the first chrous :) I miss her so much.
this is so good ..... back to the seventies ....💕💕😍😍
1:41 "Wanker!"
Another quality live performance from Top of the pops. Not
i knew id heard that song before...excellent
Thanks for uploading,takes me back, makes me laugh 'till I think of lovely Kirsty, then a tear comes into my eye.