Fun fact: The band had a pact that if any member ever left, they rest of the band would regroup with a different name. When Ian died, they honored this pact and formed New Order
Whoa! I love British 80s music but I didn't live in an area where I had much access to it. Ugh kids will never know how difficult life was before the internet. You just didn't know what was available.
@@chokesmc another fun fact,,Joy division was call WARSAW,,But when another band call WARSAW pkt released a song to save confusion joy Division was born,,,, Google eh
Back in the 80s my mum really liked this song. She was not into my music at all generally but she really enjoyed this. I lost her by suicide just over 20 years ago after she had suffered many years of mental health issues. I always think of her when I hear this and have always wondered if she felt connected to the song or some empathy for the singer. I truly feel for all the tormented souls that suffer mental illness and hope that they find happiness.
So very sorry for your loss. My brother also died this way over 20years ago. I too feel for all who suffer the torment of mental illness and for those left behind who loved them so much......
In my bedroom as lonely kid I played this over and over, and over, I'm almost sixty now and it still transports me back to that room playing it on vinyl record player, I've still got the single.
Same.... Emo decades before emo even existed. Back then I tormented myself for not being "normal". Now, I'm so thankful I'm not and that I made it through all the darkness. Could not have done it without Joy Division, The Smiths, bauhaus, The Cure, Cocteau Twins, etc.
If any musician deserves a place in heaven, it was ian curtis. He suffered terribly with epilepsy, and was tormented by the heavy, early medicine they used to try treating this horrible condition, and to ian, suicide was eventually preferable to continuing to suffer. He didnt overdose, or lose his life to hedonism. He literally couldnt take the pain any longer. God rest your soul ian Curtis.
@@gabrielceballos8789 he was also allegedly extremely controlling over Deborah by limiting all her contact with men, forcing her to sever all lifelong male friends in her life and being mostly unsympathetic and cruel to her throughout their marriage. But people forget he was just a man, not a good or bad one but a person who was severely tormented in such a short span of life. His suicide monumentalised him as a post-punk icon rather than a complex, flawed human being. Ian deserved better than what happened
When routine bites hard, And ambitions are low, And resentment rides high, But emotions won't grow, And we're changing our ways, Taking different roads. Then love, love will tear us apart again. Love, love will tear us apart again. Why is the bedroom so cold? You've turned away on your side. Is my timing that flawed? Our respect runs so dry. Yet there's still this appeal That we've kept through our lives. But love, love will tear us apart again. Love, love will tear us apart again. You cry out in your sleep, All my failings exposed. And there's a taste in my mouth, As desperation takes hold. Just that something so good Just can't function no more. But love, love will tear us apart again. Love, love will tear us apart again. Love, love will tear us apart again. Love, love will tear us apart again.
Everything about this song, from the hypnotic keyboard, the amazing bassline, to the brilliant lyrics, this song is a true masterpiece. It’s such a shame Ian Curtis never saw how big it would truly become, and the huge influence it has.
They put the music together rather quickly I’ve heard as Ian would have already had the words but yeah this song was put together legit just for radio play.
Even in communist Poland the radio was playing that song back in the day, it is where and when I have heard it the first time. Still beautiful. And always will be.
Such memories Joy Division, New Order, The Cure, Bauhaus, Siouxsie and the Banshees,Erasure, Depeche Mode,The Smiths, echo & the bunny men ,flock of seagulls& Psychedelic Furs God how I miss bloody brilliant music ..so much more than just that Lot🖤
Crazy to think there's still some kid out there who feels like no one understands them and hasn't heard this yet, and that when he or she does it will quite possibly change their life forever.
I just heard this for the first time two days ago (Memorial Day 2020) and I think it has already changed my life. I don't think of myself as a kid anymore, but then, I don't believe that only kids can change their lives. Peace ya'll, it's all love.
It's funny to hear it. There are a lot good songs out there. The fact is that English is the most spoken language in the whole world, so that's why people who speak English think that.
When routine bites hard And ambitions are low And resentment rides high But emotions won't grow And we're changing our ways Taking different roads Love, love will tear us apart again Love, love will tear us apart again Why is the bedroom so cold? Turned away on your side Is my timing that flawed? Our respect run so dry? Yet there's still this appeal That we've kept through our lives But love, love will tear us apart again Love, love will tear us apart again Do you cry out in your sleep? All my failings exposed Gets a taste in my mouth As desperation takes hold And it's something so good Just can't function no more? Love, love will tear us apart again Love, love will tear us apart again Love, love will tear us apart again Love, love will tear up apart again
@@KRAFTWERK2K6 ironic that Ian wrote about love growing cold as if he wasn't in any way to blame despite flaunting an affair in front of his wife. I suppose confusion and despair lends itself to emotional beauty
This song and video captured Joy Division's outward musical ethos perfectly. Four young men, dressed in formal wear in an empty room nearly devoid of color. Peter Hook seeming angry while playing an incredible riff. Bernard struggling to play the ethereal perfectly. Steven hammering a tight, flawless driving beat. And Ian, with an exhausted, but soulful delivery of a beautiful melancholy summary of love that is nearly dead. Aurally captured and enhanced with the musical production talents of Martin Hannet. This is how Joy Division will be remembered.
Sorry to be a music nerd but this is one of the most incredible remasters I've heard. I hear Curtis vocal in a totally different, and far more vivid, way; for the first time, I can hear how intricate the acoustic guitar on the track is. Combined with the video, it gives the strangest feeling of being there with the band. Excellent remaster, whoever did it!'
I was in my 20's in the 80's in San Francisco when this song was out. Life was a mystery then. I'm still here but salty now but this song takes the salt away. I. Love. This. Song. Remind of my drives down 280 listening to it on the radio. It goes so fast. This song will live on forever
Can see why Hook is such a skilled bass player. He is really doing the melody and rhythm on the bass here, and carrying it forward until Ian comes in at the end. Really cool to watch him do it.
The Sound that came from England between 1979 and the 1980s is just unmatched by anything before and after. The Sound and the Mood. I don't know why it touches me so much like it does. But it just makes me feel so much like home. Like sitting with really really close friends together and feeling like a human being experiencing absolute beauty and bliss. And Ian.... you will never be forgotten. Your Bandmembers made sure to honor you properly. Best wishes from a fellow German. ❤
To be fair, the post-punk and gothic rock of that time period were major influences on the indie rock scene, and they are influences that continue to be heard in the music of the underground. There's also this solo act who kinda reminds me of Joy Division; it's called Harsh Symmetry, whose style captures the spirit of the post-punk and goth culture.
“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams
The guy was an absolute genius. A working class hero. The band were also incredible proven by the success of New Order. Probably my favourite band of all time.
Just now in this precise moment on a day like today but 40 years ago, Ian Curtis took his life, leaving behind a legacy with his song telling of his failed marriage, Rest in peace this legendary singer and may his music live forever
Honestly the best version of the song, the guitar sounds so bittersweet, there's acoustic and a muted electric, Ian's voice sounds so crisp and upfront. I don't see much conversion about it online wish I did and wish this was on spotify or able to listen to it elsewhere
Agreed, the outro is so much better. This is known as the "Radio Version" and it is the one that you're supposed to hear along with the video, the other upload's got it wrong (You can tell they're miming to this one if you look close enough). It was included on this release: ruclips.net/video/rLXNZA5a1ME/видео.html
it's a bitter-sweet song. i remember the feelings when i 1st heard this song. it was oddly on a rainy day. A day of heavy rain in the 1980s. ☮️🎶-j from mystery wife's RUclips with her permission of course.
My best friend thought it was a really bad idea to put this song on the mixed tape that played during my wedding ceremony. divorced now, my former wife remains a good friend. Every year for laughs I send her this song and it never fails to get a positive response. That's nice. Sometimes the little things make all the bad things of the past much easier to handle. Great music seems to do that. This song never fails to make us both realize that failing in a relationship isn't the worst thing that can happen. really bad taste in music is by far the worst thing that can happen. for me the sweet irony of this song will always be a way to connect with a good friend, whom I still love.
@@Oracle13 30 plus years ago, I played in a band that really didn't do covers, but the singer could do a spot on Ian Curtis, so we had to do this song.
Have to disagree with that. ANYTHING that was remixed without Ian was done for money and fame. Two things that he didn't want. I'm 6 0 now and was lucky enough to see them alot
HOWARD B. I see where you’re coming from Howard, and I’m pretty defensive too about record companies re-marketing old Joy Division songs to make a quick buck, but when the vocals are made clearer, visuals of the video are improved to look sharper, etc. I can see the merit in changing it, while still keeping up the original version to listen to. If I saw a DVD of Love Will Tear Us Apart slapped with a $25.99 price tag at the shop I’d get a little fussy, but as is a few alternate versions are all right. I prefer the original and the Peel Sessions versions myself because they’re a bit grittier, but no harm in giving fans some variety. I assume a cut of the RUclips money must go to the other members of the band as well.
@@AndrewInCanada99 I can see your point but I don't like Peter Hook and his guitar is way too foward in the remixes and he was the money chaser. I met Ian during the early times and just before he left us. I'll treasure my first pressing of unknown pleasures and the message Ian wrote on the inner sleeve.. Joy D were not meant to be pop. As you say it's the gritty dark sound that is the real band and Peter showed he was a money chaser by the way he exploited the catalogue and New Order. They were a joke in my opinion. RIP Ian xx
@@PINKFL0YD-s2h Hooky's said a few times that the reason Hanett continued to mix and remix LWTUA is because he never felt like his last mix done the song, and Ian, justice. Eventually Factory ran out of money and forced him to stop working on the song. Tragic really.
I love this song because it has so much soul. It doesn't sound like something they would make for their fans or in attempt to get big and famous. It sounds like just bunch of talented guys jamming together and coming up with this beautiful song that they wrote from the heart. Its very relatable for that reason for me
When the lyrics the artist is singing are true you can just feel it. Phenomenal song. So sad we will never hear anything else from this brilliant artist. Rest in peace my friend.
I'm even younger than 19 but this is amazing. Nothing more, nothing less, this is perfect. It's just 4 talented people in one room that made great music and left their mark.
[Verse 1] When routine bites hard And ambitions are low And resentment rides high But emotions won't grow And we're changing our ways, taking different roads [Chorus] Then love, love will tear us apart again Love, love will tear us apart again [Verse 2] Why is the bedroom so cold? You've turned away on your side Is my timing that flawed? Our respect runs so dry Yet there's still this appeal That we've kept through our lives [Chorus] But love, love will tear us apart again Love, love will tear us apart again [Verse 3] You cry out in your sleep All my failings exposed And there's a taste in my mouth As desperation takes hold Just that something so good Just can't function no more [Chorus ] Then love, love will tear us apart again Love, love will tear us apart again Then love, love will tear it apart again Love, love will tear it apart again
I come back to this thread every now and again and the one thing that always strikes me every time l do is the complete love there is for Ian. In 20 years from now I think the same will be true, people like Curtis don't disappear and people like us I guess are the custodians.
Tragic story. Saw this on Professor of Rock, really moving. Great Band, never heard this back in the day, am glad that I was introduced to it. As long as the music lives, so does the artist.
I met this incredible friend in twitter that introduced my into lots of music including joy division. You know how you can recognize a friend of yours instantly in a crowded place among hundreds of people cuz your friend's face is inscribed in your memory? Similar to that, Eveeytime I listen to joy division, I find my friend's presence in them songs. she's a big david Bowie fan but joy division reminds me of her more than Bowie. We have parted ways but I'm still grateful I was lucky enough to come across her and timeless music like this. Bless you Olga
Amazing song. A friend of mine 15 years ago gave me a biography about Ian. So reading this i discovered about Ian's epilepsy..life was not so easy for him.
RIP Mr Ian Curtis Your music inspired me Your short life inspired me To Never to take every day of my life for granted And to be happy and kind to everyone in my life Thanks again
And 3 weeks after this video was filmed he took his own life… we will never know what joy division would of become… but secretly I think we all know.. such a tortured soul to write such a honest song about his own marriage… I hope he can look down and see how his pain has helped me and many hundreds of people through the hardest of times in life …. RIP ian curtis
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Fun fact: The band had a pact that if any member ever left, they rest of the band would regroup with a different name. When Ian died, they honored this pact and formed New Order
Whoa! I love British 80s music but I didn't live in an area where I had much access to it. Ugh kids will never know how difficult life was before the internet. You just didn't know what was available.
@@KDohermann difficult but yet better
@@KDohermann see I was growing up as the internet was blowing up. Was wild man. Now it's just normal and nothing is special it's strange
@@chokesmc another fun fact,,Joy division was call WARSAW,,But when another band call WARSAW pkt released a song to save confusion joy Division was born,,,, Google eh
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The pain in his voice is so hauntingly beautiful. Rest in peace Ian
his best Morrisson imitation for sure
Gone way too young!
We've all had a terrible girlfriend
@@ArchStanton-o6m what are you saying even? Ian cheated on her
@@Adam-zd9wt not this old chestnut or two
His voice carried the pain and despair of a thousand lifetimes
Beautifully said.
"AMEN"🙏
Oath 🤙🏾 he's been around a few times
@@giovannaparente6168 mtm
@@giovannaparente6168 poetically
Back in the 80s my mum really liked this song. She was not into my music at all generally but she really enjoyed this. I lost her by suicide just over 20 years ago after she had suffered many years of mental health issues. I always think of her when I hear this and have always wondered if she felt connected to the song or some empathy for the singer. I truly feel for all the tormented souls that suffer mental illness and hope that they find happiness.
I am so sorry for your loss .
RIP🙏🏽🍀
Im sorry for your loss.
Thank you for sharing . I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m sure she connected to that song. It’s probably a bittersweet song for you. ❤️
So very sorry for your loss. My brother also died this way over 20years ago. I too feel for all who suffer the torment of mental illness and for those left behind who loved them so much......
In my bedroom as lonely kid I played this over and over, and over, I'm almost sixty now and it still transports me back to that room playing it on vinyl record player, I've still got the single.
hell yea haha
do you not feel as lonely anymore Mark? I hope so
@@maelgwni same here,. i hope you dont feel lonely anymore buddy
are you still lonely?? hope not x
Same.... Emo decades before emo even existed. Back then I tormented myself for not being "normal". Now, I'm so thankful I'm not and that I made it through all the darkness. Could not have done it without Joy Division, The Smiths, bauhaus, The Cure, Cocteau Twins, etc.
If any musician deserves a place in heaven, it was ian curtis.
He suffered terribly with epilepsy, and was tormented by the heavy, early medicine they used to try treating this horrible condition, and to ian, suicide was eventually preferable to continuing to suffer.
He didnt overdose, or lose his life to hedonism.
He literally couldnt take the pain any longer.
God rest your soul ian Curtis.
he cheated on his wife tho
@@idontwant8207 only thing he did wrong ill admit that
fkp 48 - irrelevant
@@gabrielceballos8789 he was also allegedly extremely controlling over Deborah by limiting all her contact with men, forcing her to sever all lifelong male friends in her life and being mostly unsympathetic and cruel to her throughout their marriage. But people forget he was just a man, not a good or bad one but a person who was severely tormented in such a short span of life. His suicide monumentalised him as a post-punk icon rather than a complex, flawed human being. Ian deserved better than what happened
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The combination of fast energetic instruments and melancholy lyrics is like a scalpal to the heart.
Absolutely love this take. Brilliant
especially with context to ian curtis’ life
Good call
39 years later and still one of the greatest songs of all time
Molly Christensen It's been 39 years. And yes...Still one of the greatest ever
2019-29= 1990.
Ian died in 1980
Maybe longer than 29 years 😉 great track 🤙🏼
@@eeshan1138 40 years ago.... First time in October 16, 1979, live at Plan K, Brussels, Belgium... And yes...Still one of the greatest ever! :-)
you are right
When routine bites hard,
And ambitions are low,
And resentment rides high,
But emotions won't grow,
And we're changing our ways,
Taking different roads.
Then love, love will tear us apart again.
Love, love will tear us apart again.
Why is the bedroom so cold?
You've turned away on your side.
Is my timing that flawed?
Our respect runs so dry.
Yet there's still this appeal
That we've kept through our lives.
But love, love will tear us apart again.
Love, love will tear us apart again.
You cry out in your sleep,
All my failings exposed.
And there's a taste in my mouth,
As desperation takes hold.
Just that something so good
Just can't function no more.
But love, love will tear us apart again.
Love, love will tear us apart again.
Love, love will tear us apart again.
Love, love will tear us apart again.
Thanks
Thank you
Great lyrics x
Thank you Anthony, typing through tears
Thank you...profound
Everything about this song, from the hypnotic keyboard, the amazing bassline, to the brilliant lyrics, this song is a true masterpiece. It’s such a shame Ian Curtis never saw how big it would truly become, and the huge influence it has.
And the amazing drumming of Stephen Morris?
He saw how big it was becoming.... and he lost Control.
I choose to believe he does
Agreed. Completely.
They put the music together rather quickly I’ve heard as Ian would have already had the words but yeah this song was put together legit just for radio play.
RIP Ian Curtis (July 15, 1956 - May 18, 1980), aged 23
You will be remembered as a legend.
Too true - only a tense change - are, not will be
Rest in peace young man, forever Ian.
Forever Ian Young, we might say.
Forever live
For a man who never made it past 23, he sure did pack in a whole lot of middle-aged angst.
It’s the absolute saddest thing 🥺 the greatness from him would be immense ❤️❤️❤️
Its a kitten in a rainy day.i am really happy
He could've been the best ever.
We just gotta settle for what Ian gave us. And it's so good.
THE GREATEST BAND EVER TO COME FROM THE MANCHESTER AREA ,THEN ON TOO THE 2ND BEST BAND,NEW ORDER .
Perhaps hes an old soul and the pain just continues on.
Today, the 18th of May, is the 40th anniversary of Ian Curtis' death. You were right Ian, love will tear us apart.
Yesterday was my 59th Bday. That ended my childhood..
@@darrellsmith4204 Happy Birthday! Ah, to be a young adult in the late 70s-early eighties...so much good music was made in my birth year!
Thank You Ian... for all the pain..and all the Joy.
RIP mate. We still miss ya.
God bless him 🙏 xxx
there's just something about this song - it's one of the best songs of all time.
The best song of all time imo
Even in communist Poland the radio was playing that song back in the day, it is where and when I have heard it the first time. Still beautiful. And always will be.
K_Teck What year?
@@leonardocarneiro9520 1981
Yep greetings to Poland ! Such a beautiful song!ove from London!
Nazdrovya!
fun fact: the band was first named "Warsaw", but they changed it to Joy Division
Such memories Joy Division, New Order, The Cure, Bauhaus, Siouxsie and the Banshees,Erasure, Depeche Mode,The Smiths, echo & the bunny men ,flock of seagulls& Psychedelic Furs God how I miss bloody brilliant music ..so much more than just that Lot🖤
i love how all of these sound depressing 💀💀
Kiss them for me❤❤❤
@@donnowmetry the cult, cure, new order, echo n bunnymen and then go back to sleep
That's a heck of a good list, Ms. boomboom.
All awesome bands
May you rest in the peace you couldn't find on Earth Ian!
I like to think of an afterlife where Ian could see how important he was to so many
🇬🇧🌈🩵🙏
Crazy to think there's still some kid out there who feels like no one understands them and hasn't heard this yet, and that when he or she does it will quite possibly change their life forever.
Nicely said
It changed Ian's life forever.
He gave me that Gift. RIP Ian. You have no idea how many people LOVE you. I weep in your absence Ian. THANK YOU.
no
I just heard this for the first time two days ago (Memorial Day 2020) and I think it has already changed my life. I don't think of myself as a kid anymore, but then, I don't believe that only kids can change their lives. Peace ya'll, it's all love.
I've said it once before and I'll say it again. God Bless the British for the greatest songs and musicians in the past and future of music.
Drugs cause magnificent works
But They take its creators away really quickly
@@S4LEM Winners don’t use drugs. They ruin lives. They were already creative before drugs.
@@sirmount2636 what a square
It's funny to hear it. There are a lot good songs out there. The fact is that English is the most spoken language in the whole world, so that's why people who speak English think that.
What a crappy comment, the country of origin has nothing to do, also the uk has birthed pretty awful music too
Stephen Morris, one of the most criminally underrated drummers of all time.
Almost single handedly introduced polyrhythmic patterns to non-jazz. Awesome.
Indeed 💎
Hear hear.
I remember the old argument. “That’s not a real drummer, that’s a drum machine”
Wrong on both counts. That’s the percussion god that is Mr Morris.
Finally!!!!! someone who agrees with me. He's a brilliant drummer Scotty. He doesn't have to use a drum machine. He's the best.
Clearly one of the greatest songs ever written
Hi I Recommend a song called 'the bond Villain' By Robert Nix
not only that but the way its performed...nothing else like it x
I'd give ANYTHING to go back to the 80's. BEST years of my life!!
Mine too.
I’ve just been chatting to my mate saying the same thing.
I'm ready, if only we could 😊
Imagine how you’d amaze your friends by predicting the future!
@@petersguitar9382They would tell me to stop being Negative.
When routine bites hard
And ambitions are low
And resentment rides high
But emotions won't grow
And we're changing our ways
Taking different roads
Love, love will tear us apart again
Love, love will tear us apart again
Why is the bedroom so cold?
Turned away on your side
Is my timing that flawed?
Our respect run so dry?
Yet there's still this appeal
That we've kept through our lives
But love, love will tear us apart again
Love, love will tear us apart again
Do you cry out in your sleep?
All my failings exposed
Gets a taste in my mouth
As desperation takes hold
And it's something so good
Just can't function no more?
Love, love will tear us apart again
Love, love will tear us apart again
Love, love will tear us apart again
Love, love will tear up apart again
That's nothing short of poetry. 50% of what made british music in the 80s so damn good. The other half, is the instruments and devotional performance.
Thank you 🇮🇪🙌💚
I do not understand the song, could you explain it please?
@@EleazarCed It's about a relationship growing cold and having lots its love in it.
@@KRAFTWERK2K6 ironic that Ian wrote about love growing cold as if he wasn't in any way to blame despite flaunting an affair in front of his wife. I suppose confusion and despair lends itself to emotional beauty
This song and video captured Joy Division's outward musical ethos perfectly.
Four young men, dressed in formal wear in an empty room nearly devoid of color.
Peter Hook seeming angry while playing an incredible riff.
Bernard struggling to play the ethereal perfectly.
Steven hammering a tight, flawless driving beat.
And Ian, with an exhausted, but soulful delivery of a beautiful melancholy summary of love that is nearly dead.
Aurally captured and enhanced with the musical production talents of Martin Hannet.
This is how Joy Division will be remembered.
beautiful! :3 well described
Well said.!
City vs united
You just summed it up. Perfect band. And forever authentic as Ian never got rich or became a superstar
... but what about Derek??
He is still right.
Yeah...
RIP Ian Curtis. 40 years since today
he was the Kurt Cobain and Jim Morrison of our Generation
@ hear hear! So lucky to see these guys, during my Punk days!! Got the train home to Stoke, thinking.. Oh my fukin god, I'm blessed!! 👍 🙏
Where did the time go..40 years
How did he die?
@@AlexBonesJones he committed suicide
his voice has its own pace and its still fitting...simply sublime
Popped in from 3049 to say this is still one of the greatest songs of all time.
You may as well get in there early 😅
@@Emma89Elizabethyesterday's tunes are tommorows future...
musicians, songwriters - refreshing and much needed today
Sorry to be a music nerd but this is one of the most incredible remasters I've heard. I hear Curtis vocal in a totally different, and far more vivid, way; for the first time, I can hear how intricate the acoustic guitar on the track is. Combined with the video, it gives the strangest feeling of being there with the band. Excellent remaster, whoever did it!'
well said.
and the song sound less dark and little bit sweeter in the end, amazing remaster
@@ososnake97 agreed
This a remix by Don Gehman, released within the Permanent compilation back in 1995
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This track just ages like fine wine 🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽
How can a song be so melancholic, but uplifting at the same time? That's what music has lost now😢
This song kills me everytime. Youth and beauty with excruciating sadness.
So simply and eloquently put, I feel it too...✨🖤✨
My words can't describe what i feel about this song , just the best ever .
+++++
I think it’s one of the most beautiful songs ever recorded. Every little bit of it is perfect.
@@hastekulvaati9681 definitely
@@J333d68 It's because there's still this appeal that we've kept through our lives.
sometimes words are not enough but just saying as such is enough
Any song that starts with the line "when routine bites hard" has my attention. One of the greatest songs written...and I am not joking...!!!
It's definitely one of the greatest
Something about the refrain...loooove, love will tear us apaaart...again...makes me cry.
Hey Gary
Agreed
Ok boomer
This is by far the best mix of the song. The way the guitar comes through provides such a nice contrast with the rest of the song
it's a shame it wasn't put on streaming platforms really. Perfect mix
Yeah it's so layered and just perfect. I'm quite deaf and I can hear the detail
Tommy Shaw from Styx played the guitar. True story. Uncredited.
@@arrmigliato exactly…searched all over Spotify and Amazon for this version, but no luck. This mix has so much depth 🤯
Sorry but you are clueless. What the hell are you listening on to make you think this sounds better?
RIP Ian we won't forget you
I was in my 20's in the 80's in San Francisco when this song was out. Life was a mystery then. I'm still here but salty now but this song takes the salt away. I. Love. This. Song. Remind of my drives down 280 listening to it on the radio. It goes so fast. This song will live on forever
Why dont you add some vinegar, and ketchup?
So poetic- I get it.
It's not surprising anyone living is San Francisco is salty AF.
Even if it may be a sad song it still makes me feel good...since 1st time I heard it.welcome to human race.
Funny old life ey Eric
This song takes me back to my heroine addiction, I'm fortunate I came through it & became a better human. There is life after addiction. 👍👍👍👍
Good job Needle Sarath
sure is but fuck its hard
Been struggling with smack since 1992 feel lucky I'm still here
I'm so proud of you. And I don't even.. The Best days of your life is ahead.. AWESOME!!
I stop my subutex 2 years ago. I drink lil codeine tonite.
Can see why Hook is such a skilled bass player. He is really doing the melody and rhythm on the bass here, and carrying it forward until Ian comes in at the end. Really cool to watch him do it.
Can definitely hear the New Order in there
The Sound that came from England between 1979 and the 1980s is just unmatched by anything before and after. The Sound and the Mood. I don't know why it touches me so much like it does. But it just makes me feel so much like home. Like sitting with really really close friends together and feeling like a human being experiencing absolute beauty and bliss. And Ian.... you will never be forgotten. Your Bandmembers made sure to honor you properly. Best wishes from a fellow German. ❤
To be fair, the post-punk and gothic rock of that time period were major influences on the indie rock scene, and they are influences that continue to be heard in the music of the underground. There's also this solo act who kinda reminds me of Joy Division; it's called Harsh Symmetry, whose style captures the spirit of the post-punk and goth culture.
you "germans" aren't special or any better than any others.... so get ova ya selfs...
your right aye between bout 79 and 83 just after disco but before the big hair bands of the mid-late eighties, and hip hop
I have been playing drums for 40 years and this drummer is from a different planet. Unbelievably good
Got my respect thats for sure.
look up this song = faceless humming by the impures
check it out :D
Why ??... It's a pretty easy beat 🪘 over and over again. 💯 %
@@victorpeirce4753 keeping up that speed on the high hats for more than 90 seconds makes your fingers feel like they got microwaved
@@masonhoover165 yeah true that.👍
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That intro still gives me chills!
It gave The Who the chills before this too.
Ditto
It’s very hunting but very cool
What a tune, RIP Ian in heaven you are now, no more suffering
Poor, poor man...
Whats a fucking masterpiece. Still cant believe human being can do so
"Just that something so good
Just can't function no more"
Right in the feels.
“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams
The guy was an absolute genius. A working class hero. The band were also incredible proven by the success of New Order. Probably my favourite band of all time.
Yes..iceman90
They’re awesome aren’t they!?!?! A lot of talent in that band
This is the gold standard.
Without a shadow of a doubt 😀
Rest in peace, Mr. Curtis! You live forever through this song.
FOREVER IAN
One of the best songs ever written and song. Even after 20 years i still listen and love this song.
Just now in this precise moment on a day like today but 40 years ago, Ian Curtis took his life, leaving behind a legacy with his song telling of his failed marriage, Rest in peace this legendary singer and may his music live forever
And hes effectively telling us why in this.....
@This is my B00Mstick Never knew that man, cheers.....I knew that he really really meant all of this song and it wasn't created out of nothing....
This song plus that’s entertainment by the jam and this charming man by the smiths, got to be some of the greatest songs of all time.
Cheers to that
facts.
Some of the most poignant, beautiful and bitter sweet lyrics ever commited to record
Big Facts
Jayson Davis agreed plus most other smiths songs.
Honestly the best version of the song, the guitar sounds so bittersweet, there's acoustic and a muted electric, Ian's voice sounds so crisp and upfront. I don't see much conversion about it online wish I did and wish this was on spotify or able to listen to it elsewhere
Agreed, the outro is so much better. This is known as the "Radio Version" and it is the one that you're supposed to hear along with the video, the other upload's got it wrong (You can tell they're miming to this one if you look close enough). It was included on this release: ruclips.net/video/rLXNZA5a1ME/видео.html
it's a bitter-sweet song. i remember the feelings when i 1st heard this song.
it was oddly on a rainy day. A day of heavy rain in the 1980s. ☮️🎶-j from mystery wife's RUclips with her permission of course.
Rest in peace Ian. The soundtrack of a generation.
My best friend thought it was a really bad idea to put this song on the mixed tape that played during my wedding ceremony.
divorced now, my former wife remains a good friend. Every year for laughs I send her this song and it never fails to get a positive response. That's nice. Sometimes the little things make all the bad things of the past much easier to handle. Great music seems to do that.
This song never fails to make us both realize that failing in a relationship isn't the worst thing that can happen.
really bad taste in music is by far the worst thing that can happen.
for me the sweet irony of this song will always be a way to connect with a good friend, whom I still love.
Out of all of the comments I've read, this one must be one of the best
psml
love
Wish you and your ex all the happiness!
@@tarbus8932 Ditto from Ireland 🇮🇪🙌
ian curtis forever.
Amen.
@@Oracle13 30 plus years ago, I played in a band that really didn't do covers, but the singer could do a spot on Ian Curtis, so we had to do this song.
it is Favorit 😍😍
jana f. forever mate
Yes bro
If this isn’t played at my funeral, I’m not coming.
That's mint!
that’s the spirit!
Great fuckin comment!
You will never die.. I curse you with ..life
Me neither :)
God damn Stephen Morris is a great drummer. He plays that beat for three and a half minutes like it’s nothing!
And not break a sweat!
What good is perfect beat if it dominates / The remaster may have done that
He did two tracks for this song but yeah he’s insane
no matter what version. beautiful song
Have to disagree with that. ANYTHING that was remixed without Ian was done for money and fame. Two things that he didn't want. I'm 6 0 now and was lucky enough to see them alot
HOWARD B. I see where you’re coming from Howard, and I’m pretty defensive too about record companies re-marketing old Joy Division songs to make a quick buck, but when the vocals are made clearer, visuals of the video are improved to look sharper, etc. I can see the merit in changing it, while still keeping up the original version to listen to. If I saw a DVD of Love Will Tear Us Apart slapped with a $25.99 price tag at the shop I’d get a little fussy, but as is a few alternate versions are all right. I prefer the original and the Peel Sessions versions myself because they’re a bit grittier, but no harm in giving fans some variety. I assume a cut of the RUclips money must go to the other members of the band as well.
@@AndrewInCanada99 I can see your point but I don't like Peter Hook and his guitar is way too foward in the remixes and he was the money chaser. I met Ian during the early times and just before he left us. I'll treasure my first pressing of unknown pleasures and the message Ian wrote on the inner sleeve.. Joy D were not meant to be pop. As you say it's the gritty dark sound that is the real band and Peter showed he was a money chaser by the way he exploited the catalogue and New Order. They were a joke in my opinion.
RIP Ian xx
@@PINKFL0YD-s2h Hooky's said a few times that the reason Hanett continued to mix and remix LWTUA is because he never felt like his last mix done the song, and Ian, justice. Eventually Factory ran out of money and forced him to stop working on the song. Tragic really.
@@PINKFL0YD-s2h So Ian left specific instructions for you to be his spokesman after his death did he ? I actually prefer this to the original.
One of the greatest songs ever written
Rip Ian curtis 41 years gone but never forgotten
I first heard this when I was 14, am 56 now and it still gives me goosebumps. So beautiful. Miss you Ian ❤️
I could listen to a thousand million versions of love will tear us apart, and need nothing else
I love this song because it has so much soul. It doesn't sound like something they would make for their fans or in attempt to get big and famous. It sounds like just bunch of talented guys jamming together and coming up with this beautiful song that they wrote from the heart. Its very relatable for that reason for me
Rare song that brings both happiness and sadness. Make the most of your time on this rock ❤
Hi I Recommend A song called 'The Bond Villain' by Robert Nix
❤
This song never gets old
Never!!!
They had no idea of the impact they would have on music. Thank goodness.
When the lyrics the artist is singing are true you can just feel it. Phenomenal song. So sad we will never hear anything else from this brilliant artist. Rest in peace my friend.
Hi I recommend a song Called 'the bond villain' By Robert Nix
When routine bites hard and ambitions are low sums up depression perfectly
Checking in 2024!
Yes!! ❤
Could release this today in 2021 and it would smash everything musically out there timeless
Probably not. The kids don't understand genius. Hopefully I'm wrong.
@@leethargic7414 I’m 19 and can appreciate and understand timeless music. This is what defines timeless
I'm even younger than 19 but this is amazing. Nothing more, nothing less, this is perfect. It's just 4 talented people in one room that made great music and left their mark.
@@leethargic7414 They do, it’s just that they haven’t seen it, because of the shit they’re receiving.
If this song released today it would see zero mainstream success. Unfortunately.
Voted the best single of all time. And still amazing
[Verse 1]
When routine bites hard
And ambitions are low
And resentment rides high
But emotions won't grow
And we're changing our ways, taking different roads
[Chorus]
Then love, love will tear us apart again
Love, love will tear us apart again
[Verse 2]
Why is the bedroom so cold?
You've turned away on your side
Is my timing that flawed?
Our respect runs so dry
Yet there's still this appeal
That we've kept through our lives
[Chorus]
But love, love will tear us apart again
Love, love will tear us apart again
[Verse 3]
You cry out in your sleep
All my failings exposed
And there's a taste in my mouth
As desperation takes hold
Just that something so good
Just can't function no more
[Chorus ]
Then love, love will tear us apart again
Love, love will tear us apart again
Then love, love will tear it apart again
Love, love will tear it apart again
In a few weeks Ian Curtis will have been gone for Forty years.......icon , influencer and victim of mental illness ....visionary and genius.
RIP
wasn't he just shit? was dat not why he topped himself??
Tomorrow's a big day.
As of today, 18th May, he has been. Been on a Joy Division Marathon all day
¿Word Salad? What is wrong with you? Be kind.
@@OrbvsTomarvm You're gonna need a bigger bait.. fuck off troll
For me, this must be the best version. The addition of the acoustic guitar has a profound impact on the emotions I feel listening to this song.
This isn't a song it's an anthem from a genius
What a fantastic piece of drumming, and a stupendous bass line. An exemplary example of how the backbone of a rock/pop band should work.
Hi I recommend a song and album called 'Looking Into The Mirror' By Robert Nix
A very deep song, especially when you're currently resignating with it
With you there buddy
Resonating?
@@danielmiller3596 no. resignating.
@@VersusArdua so... they’re handing in formal documents cutting off a relationship? 🤔
@@danielmiller3596 yes.
I respect melancholy.
The 95’ remaster makes his voice sound clearer and I love it, this is the best version
I come back to this thread every now and again and the one thing that always strikes me every time l do is the complete love there is for Ian. In 20 years from now I think the same will be true, people like Curtis don't disappear and people like us I guess are the custodians.
I sincerely hope Ian's family and mates know so many people love him, and are being those custodians of his art.
Because it's pretty groundbreaking musically many people don't think much about the lyrics but they're absolute genius
Tragic story. Saw this on Professor of Rock, really moving. Great Band, never heard this back in the day, am glad that I was introduced to it. As long as the music lives, so does the artist.
Professor of Rock ?
the fvck is that
Not one dislike, not one!! That's how great this song is.
they removed the dislike button mate
@@axeljensen1357 Ah!! Maybe they did not want anyone to dislike this song 😉. Just kidding. Thanks for the info.
@@naspx65 hehe just found it a bit funny
I met this incredible friend in twitter that introduced my into lots of music including joy division. You know how you can recognize a friend of yours instantly in a crowded place among hundreds of people cuz your friend's face is inscribed in your memory? Similar to that, Eveeytime I listen to joy division, I find my friend's presence in them songs. she's a big david Bowie fan but joy division reminds me of her more than Bowie. We have parted ways but I'm still grateful I was lucky enough to come across her and timeless music like this. Bless you Olga
TL;DR - Yeah, but no, but yeah but.....
woahh we literally have the same taste i’m a big bowie fan but i really like joy division lol
This band is cooler than the cold side of your pillow...
billy dee williams?
BooYah!
Ian, you taught me that it's not necessary to smile when you don't want to.
Words cannot express how much this song means to me.
Best song ever written. I find it impossible that such a young lad can perfectly describe the break down of a relationship
"AMEN"🙏
I'm 43 now and I can't bend my head around creating something so fucking perfect at 23
@@bobdanger-palmer4430 The sheer INTENSITY of the lyrics, the music, and the performance is staggering.
One of the best bands ever RIP ian
If I had to pick one iconic song to represent the great music of the ‘80s, it would be this one.
I’ve never seen this before. Just to see Ian made me cry. I know there’s not a lot of footage of him, but I’m grateful we have this.
This song is like an occasional self-indulgent treat for me. I just can't hear it without going back in time and crying. Here's my go for this year.
This song is too real. I love how truly haunting is. Every lyric is genuine, more genuine and more haunting than anything that comes out today
Amazing song. A friend of mine 15 years ago gave me a biography about Ian. So reading this i discovered about Ian's epilepsy..life was not so easy for him.
RIP Mr Ian Curtis
Your music inspired me
Your short life inspired me
To
Never to take every day of my life for granted
And to be happy and kind to everyone in my life
Thanks again
I can't get over the way he practically eats the mic, it's intense.
And 3 weeks after this video was filmed he took his own life… we will never know what joy division would of become… but secretly I think we all know.. such a tortured soul to write such a honest song about his own marriage… I hope he can look down and see how his pain has helped me and many hundreds of people through the hardest of times in life …. RIP ian curtis
You can hear every strum every pick everything ❤