The best pop-jazz music group of all time. Few people know them compared to other groups, but this is the best of the best. Thank you very much for uploading the video.
Oh hell, the year my daughter was born 1983, the early L42 music was absolutely great, no flashy expensive videos and the sound of Mark's JD through Trace Elliot amplification IS the sound of the 80's. Great to see this video !
Nice I been looking fot this..remember it well. One of their best tracks ..very cool vid...stylish..great locations. Love it when Mark walks in on himself...nice to see Boon again too..looking rakish.
@@JBass42 I actually don't think it's that strange, we've all invested our emotions in this great band, they've been part of the fabric of our day to day existence, and these songs are literally the soundtrack to our lives. We care about those who enrich & fulfill, and personally ( as I'm sure it's this way for many other fans) their music has been with me through the great times, but also very tragic times & its been a support & comfort & often something to keep me hanging on in life. I feel your sadness ✌
the music of these lads will have many revivals in the years to come...they were soo good...difficult to cover, too...which makes them listening to them even more attractive
True one offs and still sounding amazing now ! I've literally been talking to a guy 25 years younger than me today about the band and Jaydee, it passed through the generations
Oooft, what a find! Vintage L42. Thanks so much for this, takes me right back to my childhood. I got into L42 quite late, in 1985, but then delved into their earlier stuff and found my favourite band of all time. So underrated as musicians, victims of the crassness and excess of 1980s Britain. Not one single bass related page on Instagram mentions them and MK barely gets a nod either. Bizarre. Your Snarky Puppy and Vulfpeck etc would not be here today if it were not for L42. Respect due!
This is cool! Can hear already so much of the greatness that would follow - L42 had many good band members, but always liked this setting best with Boon's guitar (especially on 'A Physical Presence') and his brother on drums
I realised this one wasn't on RUclips at the time I put it on and had to share it! I run a L42 forum on Facebook so do try to put bits up of theirs as well as my bass vids....
great song, one I learnt on my Status series II bass. Loved the whole vibe and balance of the instruments, Boons Guitar weaving in and out of the groove and keys.
Never knew they did a video for this. Big surprise. I wish it had done better than number 41 on the charts. Their previous single, The Chinese Way, had done quite well.
@@JBass42 so glad you did! I'm still wondering what the meaning of that woman in the red cloak means - I mean, (in terms of I l l u m I n a t i symbols, that is). Kinda disturbing that Mark disappears at the end AND is sorta "cloned" himself watching the band ...
I don't have anything specific in mind, I like Level42 and their own channel is regularly putting more videos up of various live shows & music videos. So anything interesting that we might not have seen. With Level42 the earlier the better I think. The later stuff is mostly all out there, and is less interesting. They were quite fresh in the early days doing their Brit-funk inspired music.
Absolutely beautiful music and images . I would love to wear a red cloak like that and float about on a beach. Looks as if this vid may have been shot on the Isle of Wight. I ‘m new to the music, but I’m wondering what a modern feature film biopic about “the British Earth Wind & Fire” would look like? 🦋
Boon looks like a Knight of the Round Table here. What a wonderful guitarist and songwriter. He co-wrote many of the band’s hits, with his own style, creating unique funky signature guitar grooves and riffs along with his brother Phil on drums & percussion. Although gone way too soon, it seems he had this ability to be simultaneously cred and commercial. So playing electric guitar is one of my resolutions this year! 🎸🦋
Strange. I remember owning this but I don't remember what. I had the Level Best tape in the States and I swear it was on it because I remember it. Thanks for loading up again.
Is this song have an alternate version? I noticed that Mark vocal slightly different from album version. By the way a bit funny that Mark look like 40 years old despite he's only 25 on that time. But now in 60s he's still looking very good and lively 😄
I've never seen this before. It wasn't on the Level Best VHS in 89. I wonder why. No-one at Polydor could find it? No space on the tape? Not a big enough hit? Nice to see now, in any case.
There were a couple of videos that didn't make it onto the Level Best collection, which was a shame, and when I saw this wasn't on RUclips I had to get it on for all to see again!
@@JBass42 Do you know of a video I remember being shown on The Chart Show in the 80s that changes in the middle? Meaning the song carries on, but switches from one performance to another. I think it was The Chinese Way.
@@davidrobertson3633 I'll need a bit more info on that! I do run a Level 42 forum on Facebook, level 42 for all things 42, you're welcome to join and get some info and join in the banter
this is really my favourite era of L42. I found the pop hits of Running in the Family irresistible but less rich, artistically speaking. I'm with the Gould bros (RIP Boon), on that one.
I don't like to complain, but I wonder whether it would be possible to upload this again with better quality sound? I've done a similar thing on my channel with Loco In Acapulco by The Four Tops with their Top of the Pops performance.
@@JBass42 You know what? - ppl say they sold out after Lessons in Love...but as an ex-musician ..I realise how hard it is to make money from music...They were asked to make a hit and they did...I don't think they intended to "sell out"..It's a bit like Bowie when Lets Dance blew up and you just never know what's goin to stick right? I guess only Mark knows hehe!
@@thesuncollective1475 it's an odd one to sum up, song like Lessons In Love are still very 42, but obviously more pop orientated, it has huge production, and alot of time spent on the songwriting... 42 lyrics aren't lalala I love you ones, so people can't easily get into it... If they hadn't have done the RITF album to a poppier market they may not be around today.
@@JBass42 Yes I think you're right. RITF may have been part of why the original band split up, but it is the reason their tours sell out today. and would of bank rolled Phill and Boon (Bless him) ever since.
@@jefffrance5492 very true, Phil has said he's proud of some of the work on RITF, and hopefully has made sure they've all been left with a decent amount coming in every year in royalties.
I have some rare Level 42 videos which I should really upload.... all with remastered sound... Weave Your Spell, Are you hearing what I hear and a better quality version of this one.... how do I do that without getting pounced on by L42 or the copyright police? Seems a shame not to share
I'm a big Level 42 fan but have to admit that "and the rain that fell in West Berlin Was nothing like the rain that fell within" is the single most corny line in the history of pop music.
There are other examples , Kate Bush , Wutheriing Heights - I pine a lot , I dine a lot , Spandau Ballett , True - Take your seaside arms and write the next line . That’s just 2 😬
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The best pop-jazz music group of all time. Few people know them compared to other groups, but this is the best of the best.
Thank you very much for uploading the video.
Agreed!
I love rare music videos, Level 42’s songs are highly underrated!! ✌️😙
All level 42 songs are underrated!
@@JBass42 They are indeed, they’re legendary. ✌️😙
@@abacadaniel04 hope you're on the best 42 forum on Facebook 😉 Level 42 for all things 42 ....
@@JBass42I don’t have Facebook, however I still support this band all the way. ✌️😙
@@abacadaniel04 it's worth being on Facebook just for my forum 😁
40 years old but is still a masterpiece!
Oh hell, the year my daughter was born 1983, the early L42 music was absolutely great, no flashy expensive videos and the sound of Mark's JD through Trace Elliot amplification IS the sound of the 80's. Great to see this video !
i remember buying the 12inch version of this song in 83. long live the 80s
@@richardgordon9939 the picture disk is still lovely to look at and own !
Bravo J Bass. Thanks for posting. This is hardly ever mentioned in the canon of L42 great songs. That chorus just moves me to tears.
Nice I been looking fot this..remember it well. One of their best tracks ..very cool vid...stylish..great locations. Love it when Mark walks in on himself...nice to see Boon again too..looking rakish.
Definitely a very early 80's vid, and the fellas look so young! Boons passing hit me hard, it was like a personal loss, so strange.
@@JBass42 I know I only started playing guitar because of him....I know how you feel...
@@JBass42 I actually don't think it's that strange, we've all invested our emotions in this great band, they've been part of the fabric of our day to day existence, and these songs are literally the soundtrack to our lives. We care about those who enrich & fulfill, and personally ( as I'm sure it's this way for many other fans) their music has been with me through the great times, but also very tragic times & its been a support & comfort & often something to keep me hanging on in life. I feel your sadness ✌
A brilliant tune, very underrated band
Haven't heard that song for 40 years, great tune...
Blimey had no idea this had a video, I love that standing in the light album. Had it in my first car on tape and used to at it a lot
Killer album, I play it very very often!
They should have released this after Living It Up (The Sun Goes Down) instead of before. It probably would have been a big hit.
cant believe it - one of my favorite "Standing" tunes...great to play and sing.
Classic isn't it, I've got a soft spot for The Machine Stops too, that has to be blasted out
the music of these lads will have many revivals in the years to come...they were soo good...difficult to cover, too...which makes them listening to them even more attractive
True one offs and still sounding amazing now ! I've literally been talking to a guy 25 years younger than me today about the band and Jaydee, it passed through the generations
Oooft, what a find! Vintage L42. Thanks so much for this, takes me right back to my childhood. I got into L42 quite late, in 1985, but then delved into their earlier stuff and found my favourite band of all time. So underrated as musicians, victims of the crassness and excess of 1980s Britain. Not one single bass related page on Instagram mentions them and MK barely gets a nod either. Bizarre. Your Snarky Puppy and Vulfpeck etc would not be here today if it were not for L42. Respect due!
We know who the real musicians are !
Thanks for finding and sharing this video💚❤
My pleasure, all fans should be able to see these videos, surprised Polydor hasn't put them on here
It's one of my favorites of all time.
One of the best bands of the 80's, all so talented, and a one in a million front man with Mark King. 👏👏👏
Wow , I didn't even realize there was a video for this .What a gem , thank you J .
👍 had to get this on RUclips once I realised at that time it wasn't here, so many fans haven't seen it!
@@JBass42 Thank you Pal .
40 years this month… 😮
One of my favourite tunes ever for over 35 years so many memories
Me too! Saw them live for the 2nd time in 1983 but they didn’t play this song. Pity
This is cool! Can hear already so much of the greatness that would follow - L42 had many good band members, but always liked this setting best with Boon's guitar (especially on 'A Physical Presence') and his brother on drums
I've loved level 42 over 40years and never seen this were have this come from fantastic more of these please xx
I realised this one wasn't on RUclips at the time I put it on and had to share it! I run a L42 forum on Facebook so do try to put bits up of theirs as well as my bass vids....
nearly 42
La mia band preferita da quando ero un ragazzino ! È una delle mie canzoni preferite.
grazie 🔝
Mir geht dass Passspiel seitdem ich dieses lied kenne nicht mehr aus dem Kopf i love it 🍺☝️🥰
Thank you! Never seen this before 👍🎸
Shame it never made it onto the Level Best vhs
Complimenti per avere trovato questo video, la mia band favorita degli anni 80...Grazie.
great song, one I learnt on my Status series II bass. Loved the whole vibe and balance of the instruments, Boons Guitar weaving in and out of the groove and keys.
When my Jaydee arrives I'll be hopefully doing a cover of this one, timing is crucial as the slow slap I find harder!
Never knew they did a video for this. Big surprise. I wish it had done better than number 41 on the charts. Their previous single, The Chinese Way, had done quite well.
Wow.... I'd never seen this before til tonight! Thanks for posting it!
It had been missing from RUclips for a while so had to get it on!
@@JBass42 so glad you did! I'm still wondering what the meaning of that woman in the red cloak means - I mean, (in terms of I l l u m I n a t i symbols, that is). Kinda disturbing that Mark disappears at the end AND is sorta "cloned" himself watching the band ...
1983…. Car a Savona e a Luglio Libano!!! Che ricordi bellissimi!!! Grazie Level42!
Very cool to see. Never saw before. Thanks for sharing
You're welcome, I forest saw it on a dodgy VHS I bought from a record fair in the 90's - those were the days !
ko da odoli ovako dobrom bendu,one of a kind,the best 80s music
Nice, I like this very much. Have you got anymore?
Which ones are you thinking of? YT seems to not allow some songs for some strange reason!
I don't have anything specific in mind, I like Level42 and their own channel is regularly putting more videos up of various live shows & music videos. So anything interesting that we might not have seen. With Level42 the earlier the better I think. The later stuff is mostly all out there, and is less interesting. They were quite fresh in the early days doing their Brit-funk inspired music.
@@rogfusionkid check out Winman42 on here (good friend of mine) , he has some great footage including bits from 1981
Love this
Obrigado por compartilhar isso, esse som é uns melhores. Pena que não faz mais sons como antes ❤️
Absolutely beautiful music and images . I would love to wear a red cloak like that and float about on a beach. Looks as if this vid may have been shot on the Isle of Wight. I ‘m new to the music, but I’m wondering what a modern feature film biopic about “the British Earth Wind & Fire” would look like? 🦋
Boon looks like a Knight of the Round Table here. What a wonderful guitarist and songwriter. He co-wrote many of the band’s hits, with his own style, creating unique funky signature guitar grooves and riffs along with his brother Phil on drums & percussion.
Although gone way too soon, it seems he had this ability to be simultaneously cred and commercial.
So playing electric guitar is one of my resolutions this year! 🎸🦋
"Standing in the Light" is one of the best albums with "the pursuit of Accidents" ...and this song is A1
この曲、MVが制作されていたんですね。初めて見ました。貴重な映像をありがとう😊
Thanks J bass haven't seen this in years
My pleasure, had to get this on RUclips when I saw it wasn't here anymore
Thanks for sharing; boy, does it take me back. Love the Level!
My pleasure!
My daughter is named after this song. As the name is so unusual. I just love the song
Una cancion de amor
superb tune good and bad memories but its great with a level 42 track
Strange. I remember owning this but I don't remember what. I had the Level Best tape in the States and I swear it was on it because I remember it. Thanks for loading up again.
The UK version didn't have it on, but maybe the US edition did?
Love that track
Great taste 👍
Great song, great groove. I remember the video for Weave your spell being on here, a few years ago. I don't think it is around now.
It's on here but our of sync, so here's one I just did for you!
ruclips.net/video/zTm0RWq8vFY/видео.html
Is this song have an alternate version? I noticed that Mark vocal slightly different from album version.
By the way a bit funny that Mark look like 40 years old despite he's only 25 on that time. But now in 60s he's still looking very good and lively 😄
Sounds a bit more like the demo to me
@@JBass42 Good in different style :) This one remind me of early Sade music but with male vocal :)
Thanks for upload it !!!
Great level 42 WONDERFUL
Level Best!
Level 42 👑💰🔥😎👍💯
I've never seen this before. It wasn't on the Level Best VHS in 89. I wonder why. No-one at Polydor could find it? No space on the tape? Not a big enough hit? Nice to see now, in any case.
There were a couple of videos that didn't make it onto the Level Best collection, which was a shame, and when I saw this wasn't on RUclips I had to get it on for all to see again!
@@JBass42 Thank you for that. This band is one of my absolute favourites. I never tire of the music, and it's good to see new footage of them.
@@davidrobertson3633 they will always be my favourite, have been since I was a nipper!
@@JBass42 Do you know of a video I remember being shown on The Chart Show in the 80s that changes in the middle? Meaning the song carries on, but switches from one performance to another. I think it was The Chinese Way.
@@davidrobertson3633 I'll need a bit more info on that! I do run a Level 42 forum on Facebook, level 42 for all things 42, you're welcome to join and get some info and join in the banter
RIP Boon...never forgotten.
this is really my favourite era of L42. I found the pop hits of Running in the Family irresistible but less rich, artistically speaking. I'm with the Gould bros (RIP Boon), on that one.
Agreed. Best Lev era and vibe ❤
nice smooth slapped bass line
You're not wrong 👍
Dry vocals without any Chorus effects sound so different...
Funkstar124 It's also a different take. The demo vocal maybe?
Tune
Another very rare Level 42 video is this one for Weave Your Spell: ruclips.net/video/W8uJ4IGgm5I/видео.html
I was going to upload it, but I've just put on bits no one else has at the time
There is also an official music video for Micro Kid
I think that's quite widely available, I put this on as many still haven't seen it
I don't like to complain, but I wonder whether it would be possible to upload this again with better quality sound? I've done a similar thing on my channel with Loco In Acapulco by The Four Tops with their Top of the Pops performance.
I'll see what my ancient laptop is capable of, but this just the original video I found untouched.
Jeden mach!
2 years later...glam and Rolex's...
Polydor definitely threw money at them by 85's Something About You!
@@JBass42 You know what? - ppl say they sold out after Lessons in Love...but as an ex-musician ..I realise how hard it is to make money from music...They were asked to make a hit and they did...I don't think they intended to "sell out"..It's a bit like Bowie when Lets Dance blew up and you just never know what's goin to stick right? I guess only Mark knows hehe!
@@thesuncollective1475 it's an odd one to sum up, song like Lessons In Love are still very 42, but obviously more pop orientated, it has huge production, and alot of time spent on the songwriting... 42 lyrics aren't lalala I love you ones, so people can't easily get into it... If they hadn't have done the RITF album to a poppier market they may not be around today.
@@JBass42 Yes I think you're right. RITF may have been part of why the original band split up, but it is the reason their tours sell out today. and would of bank rolled Phill and Boon (Bless him) ever since.
@@jefffrance5492 very true, Phil has said he's proud of some of the work on RITF, and hopefully has made sure they've all been left with a decent amount coming in every year in royalties.
Do you have the video for Micro Kid? Doesn't seem to be anywhere on RUclips.
Just uploaded it for you, and all the fans of course!
Oh no, it's been blocked!!!
@@JBass42 Damn. Thanks for trying anyway.
@@ajs41 my pleasure, I've put it on my 42 forum on Facebook if you want to join? Level 42 for all things 42.
Anyone know where it was filmed?
Wonder if it was on the IOW?! Get on the Facebook group Level 42 - all things 42 and ask 😁
I was wondering the same
Yes Littlehampton West Sussex UK, at Bailiffscourt Hotel and West Beach.
@@Antman2019 cheers 👍🏻
A video to Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind, well I never.
I have some rare Level 42 videos which I should really upload.... all with remastered sound... Weave Your Spell, Are you hearing what I hear and a better quality version of this one.... how do I do that without getting pounced on by L42 or the copyright police? Seems a shame not to share
I've never had any issues with copyright with Level 42 material, so feel free to upload!
@@JBass42 OK, uploaded them... All instantly blocked.
@@hardylane how odd!!!
F*ck me! Thanks for posting.
the voice is different from the record
Possibly the demo was used for the video, but I'm not completely sure
@@JBass42 ok THANK YOU
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I'm a big Level 42 fan but have to admit that "and the rain that fell in West Berlin Was nothing like the rain that fell within" is the single most corny line in the history of pop music.
There are other examples , Kate Bush , Wutheriing Heights - I pine a lot , I dine a lot , Spandau Ballett , True - Take your seaside arms and write the next line . That’s just 2 😬
good god why are you all so pale?
Polydor didn't allow them a sunbed song 😉
English pallor innit!
Ooof. The terrible off-key version. Can’t someone use the much better album version with this video?
I just used the original, I think some of the audio was from the demo, but I might be wrong