Same. My parents had a bunch of records - many compilations albums - diverse range of artists..but I was just a kid 8 years of age and obviously not aware of politics. I knew the artists were black or white or latin or whomever because of the pictures on the covers...but that's it. It was all "just music" to me.
I am an Englishman and feel exactly the same as yourself. Soul music/ funk are my favourites, and have always felt it was a unifying style of music( Sly, The Crusaders, The Headhunters, Tower Of Power, Average White Band, Prince, etc) which surely music is all about! Thanks.
There's perfection in imperfection when the vocals of Freddie Mercury without autotune was compared with the vocals of Michael Buble with autotune. Freddie Mercury had a richer and less empty voice. Even the best singers are now subjected to autotune. Not that there weren't bad singers in the 70's. But they still sounded better than autotuned voices.
This is such an iconic song from the seventies! I managed to see Paul Carrack when he toured with Nick Lowe’s band in the mid eighties…it was a great show.
I am a white Irish / Indian american male and this music makes me feel the past when I close my eyes I see memories that I could not normally visualize music is amazing.
Yes and no. Music is not independent of race, gender, or any other characteristics that people have. To varying degrees, it embodies all those things. But I do agree with you in the sense that it's generally just not useful to characterize something just with some handy label, and it may even be harmful.
This song brings such heavy nostalgia from such an incredible time. 1975, I was all of 7 years old, this song played non-stop that summer and its woven in so many priceless memories of days that are gone forever, yet amazingly in this moment they are alive: the feel of the sun, playing all day outside with the neighbors, running in the fields and the woods, the thrill of having a pool to jump in during the summer, the sound of mom making dinner, the warm summer nights, my entire family together, all 7 of us, the feeling of safety and excitement and anticipation for the life ahead. It's been 35 years since I've lived with my family, and those simple moments that seemed like normal and un-noticeable back then I value so much now. The most simple things. And I realize as I think this, that even this moment now, this simple, un-noticed moment now, is just as sacred, they are all part of this incredible mystery and journey called life. I f'ing love it!
Started in the sixties though, after the break-out acts of the fifties like Elvis and Little Richard etc. I remember when " cool " was never voiced. One either was, or quite definitely was not. Nowadays everything is " cool" or " awesome", so that these words or attributes now mean nothing. Of course now that people talk with their thumbs, the word " friend " means nothing either. I wish you rainbows Patricia.
Ray Cope You are so right, now that you mention it. Being “cool” was an attitude. Either you were or you weren’t. People didn’t talk about it. It wasn’t something to aspire to by wearing clothes or shoes or what you had. It was a state of mind aura of confidence. I saw a report the other day about young girls(10-12 YO) involved in cheerleading. The reporters asked one of them why she liked it and she said “because it’s fun and it’s cool”. I just cringed. Good Grief!
Loved this song close to 48 years ago when they played it on the radio. Now in 2023 I am 70 years old, happy to have it played on RUclips so I can play it on repeat any day.
I saw him a few times back in the day, but saw him in Brighton a couple of years ago and he was phenomenal. The best concert I've been to in years. He just gets better and better.
Does it matter what colour your skin is to appreciate great music ? I’m 32, I’m white. And love listening to the likes of Luther, Percy sledge ray Charles billy ocean etc … we’re all the same! And we all have the same appreciation for great music, we should never catégorisé ourselves in my opinion
Only Paul could write a song about a cheating bass guitar 🎸 player in his band. Did I mention that he wrote the song at 16 years old ? What a great talent to have grown up with. The 70’s the greatest decade 😊.
Outstanding song!! Though the casual listener would think (understandably) that the song is about adultery . . . however, the song was composed by lead singer Paul Carrack upon discovering that Ace's bassist, Terry Comer, had been secretly working with the Sutherland Brothers. The ‘friends with their fancy persuasions’ cited in the lyrics are said to be in reference to the Sutherland Brothers trying to convince Comer to join their band.
Lou Ann we are the same age. 1975, I was a 20 year old United States Marine on Okinawa. Boy I was missing my cute girlfriend back home. This song was so fitting for me. I found out she was cheating on me. And I wrote her and said, "How Long Has This Been Going On." So I have good memories and very sad memories in 1975.
I'm only 16 and I love this song so much!! I first heard it in an Amazon ad 4 years ago back in 2020 and was instantly hooked. I just love 70s music in general, sometimes I feel I was born in the wrong era😂😂. Today's music is just not the same .
So sorry it took so long to get back at u. Love your comment. If you dig this song, you might also like Billy Jole, " she's always a woman to me' he has 4 or 5 songs on the same album that will pull on your heart strings. One more is the song ,'On and on'. Keep the music in you cause another of times, music says what we can't find the words to describe what we can't. Hope u do well with my leads.
Ironically the bass player is who this song was written about, as he was moonlighting in another band and got caught! I’m not sure if that’s him in this video or a replacement 🤣
In the UK in the 60s and 70s live TV music often had to be mimed, particularly Top of the Pops. Something to do with Musician or recording engineer Unions...I think. So lots of bands used to just fool about when doing their "live" performance.
I’m a black American and my father was in the Army and most music in the 60 s were British and white musicians . I enjoyed the music Beatles , Rolling Stones . Music is what makes the universe divine y happy. ❤️💙🙏🏽🎹🎼🪕🎻🎸🥁🪇
The quality of song writing back in the day was amazing . We use to listen to this song on a radio station called WBLK out of Buffalo at work while all dressed up in our suits ........memories last forever...
Fantastic song from the band ace Released back in '74 I was born in '78 but I really appreciate the old music from the 60s, 70s, and 80s Even the music from the 90s and 2000s is quite good 👍 👌 😌 👏 Music as good as this sure stood the test of time ⏲️ 👌 🙌
@@paulinechapman9319 Kool!!!! Though I'm from Detroit, MI (a "stone's throw" away from Windsor), I SALUTE MY CANADIAN BROTHERS/SISTERS (MUSICALLY SPEAKING)!!!!!
Back in early '75 when this released as a single and so played on the radio, it couldn't be played often enough for me. Loved its groove. Still do. Standout from its era for me, kudos indeed considering those talented times.
Hate to point it out, but this is synced. None of the instruments (the Rhoads piano, the Bass or Lead electrics) are plugged in to anything. Pauls Vocals MAY be live, but that was it here. But listening to the mix, the backing vocals were pre-recorded here
Definitely lip syncing in this video, but that was common practice for a lot of music showcase shows at the time like TopPop (which I believe was a Dutch series), Top of the Pops (a British series), American Bandstand, and Soul Train. The only major music showcase shows from the ‘70s that I can think of that primarily used live vocals and instruments in performances were The Midnight Special in the U.S. (and even then it wasn’t always enforced, but I can tell you the truly live performances on that one are gems and the Midnight Special RUclips channel is absolutely worth checking out) and The Old Grey Whistle Test in the UK (the earlier episodes feature lip synced performances but switched to live vocals and instruments as the technology improved).
I am 76 and still enjoying this track in April 2024
Me too girl. I'm almost 57. Still dig it
3:12 4:32
I'm 80 and really enjoy HOW LONG!
46 and rocking along
I’m 27 glad we have somthing I common 🤙🏾❤️
I'm 59 years old and think this is one of the greatest songs ever. Takes me back to a Beautiful time in my life. Thank you 😊
I hear that. For me it was the early to mid 80,s
I,m 58 and you are talking a load of Fuckin Shite ☹
Thank you for your service
Same age as you- we grew up in a great time. Wouldn’t change w/today’s kids for anything in the world.
Same here. Always brings me back to the 70s. Amazing time to be a kid.😊
Ace, Squeeze, Mike and The Mechanics... Paul Carrack deserves a place in the R&R HOF.
@Sir Isaac De Nigginsnoots 'East Side Story'. "Tempted" was his voice to Difford's lyrics.
@@elldre3 Yup. Their most popular song ever.
Amen, one of the very best of all time.
What tossers who put the thumbs down show your self lightweights
Absolutely agree.!!! fantastic song, beat, melody , vocals. Carrick truly one of the best
Ace is a good music group from England!
I'm a black American female and I always loved this song. I grew up when we didn't have black or white music. I over it all😊
Same. My parents had a bunch of records - many compilations albums - diverse range of artists..but I was just a kid 8 years of age and obviously not aware of politics. I knew the artists were black or white or latin or whomever because of the pictures on the covers...but that's it. It was all "just music" to me.
Wish more though the way you do ! I hate the division !!!!
I am an Englishman and feel exactly the same as yourself. Soul music/ funk are my favourites, and have always felt it was a unifying style of music( Sly, The Crusaders, The Headhunters, Tower Of Power, Average White Band, Prince, etc) which surely music is all about! Thanks.
Music makes the world go 'round!!!
You and me both! Glad to see people can still think for themselves...with logic!
I’m 70 love this song, brings me beautiful memories! Lovvvvvvvve it.😊
LOVE THIS MUSIC
Ace proving yet again that brilliant music can be produced with maybe $3,000 worth of music equipment. No autotune, no theatrics, just musical genius.
Imagine how good they would have sounded on some of the stuff out now!!
That's Exactly right
There's perfection in imperfection when the vocals of Freddie Mercury without autotune was compared with the vocals of Michael Buble with autotune. Freddie Mercury had a richer and less empty voice. Even the best singers are now subjected to autotune. Not that there weren't bad singers in the 70's. But they still sounded better than autotuned voices.
Its $3000+ infinite amount of talent
Shame he's miming it and none of the guitars are plugged into the amps.
Great taste brought me here!! Hey y'all!
Riding to the grocery store saturday morning with my mom in her camaro in '75..
Wonderful song ! I’m 71 now . Grew up in the 60’s and 70’s , back when music was real music. Always loved this song .
I’m 70 and today’s music isn’t music. If I had a Time Machine I’d go relive the 60’s and 70’s again.
@@johnmilner7603 It's noise not music . I'd go with you John.
One of the most underrated songs of the 70s. Very beautiful song 🎵
One hit wonder.
@@TheBob3759 no way
@@TheBob3759 , MORE hits than that, when he was with *Squeeze* and later *Mike & the Mechanics*.
@chuck9397, Yep, a beloved hit-tune in my high school years.
I agree!
For me, this record is a 70's gem. Clean songwriting, great hook, and Carrack's singing voice which is pure gold.
Quintessential 70s pop right here. That bass and electric piano opening grabs you from the jump.
I agree, plus the sound of that gibson, just fantastic, it must have been outlawed.... it hasn't been done since.
Scott Culross 😊
AND AWESOME BASS LINE
@@waynejohanson1083 My favorite part is the bass line. The Amazon Echo commercial is bringing this song back into play. Great tune!
what a loverly song
Always felt Paul Carrack was criminaly underrated.
This is such an iconic song from the seventies! I managed to see Paul Carrack when he toured with Nick Lowe’s band in the mid eighties…it was a great show.
Underrated by who? He was highly respected and had a very successful career.
@@4336aaa He was underrated by 3 people at least
@@4336aaa being rated but under
No lies detected
I'm 66 and still love this song in 2024 ❤
Me too!
August 31st ‘24
Great song. At 69 years old, I still love this song.
71 yrs young and they don’t do music like this anymore ..sad😢
Me too Joe
71 yrs here... love this classic...among a thousand others. I have hundreds of songs on my TopTen-AllTime-FaveRaves list.
likewise
70 años. Recuerdo cuando la escuche por primera ves, (VOLVER A ESCUCHARLA ES COMO UNA MAQUINA DEL TIEMPO ). 🐺
I'm 81, and really enjoy Ace and........HOW LONG!
I am a white Irish / Indian american male and this music makes me feel the past when I close my eyes I see memories that I could not normally visualize music is amazing.
No such thing as black or white music - just music!!!!!!!!
I agree I love all my international artists 🎶
@@CassandraWilliams-is8ki Nice to know that some of us just appreciate music full stop. If I like something it's because it sounds good, that's all!!!
U right on
Yes and no. Music is not independent of race, gender, or any other characteristics that people have. To varying degrees, it embodies all those things. But I do agree with you in the sense that it's generally just not useful to characterize something just with some handy label, and it may even be harmful.
Yes...music has no color !!! It is universal ❤😊🎉
Who's still listening to this master enjoyable piece of art
I guess I'm lost in the seventies. Everything I heard seemed good
Great music of all kind around this time. Great voices, writing, sounds just fantastic music.
I am. I love Paul in any band or solo. I loved Mike and the mechanics. Hes got a voice that I could pick out of bands music.
I am
Me!
63 years old in 2024 cool memories.
Me too 63!
🙋♀️ same!
This song takes me back
I am a Black American,I remember listening to this song on the radio. I love this song. Just real music. 😊😊😊😊
Such a wonderful song, way too short.
This song brings such heavy nostalgia from such an incredible time. 1975, I was all of 7 years old, this song played non-stop that summer and its woven in so many priceless memories of days that are gone forever, yet amazingly in this moment they are alive: the feel of the sun, playing all day outside with the neighbors, running in the fields and the woods, the thrill of having a pool to jump in during the summer, the sound of mom making dinner, the warm summer nights, my entire family together, all 7 of us, the feeling of safety and excitement and anticipation for the life ahead. It's been 35 years since I've lived with my family, and those simple moments that seemed like normal and un-noticeable back then I value so much now. The most simple things. And I realize as I think this, that even this moment now, this simple, un-noticed moment now, is just as sacred, they are all part of this incredible mystery and journey called life. I f'ing love it!
Same here. :-)
I would have been 24 and that's the best age to be. Super song
What state did you live in?
I was 29 when this song hit the air. It was “great then” and “great now”. I’m 74 , and still love this song and real talent. Jerry C.
You just encapsulated my life back then...sad it’s gone & thinking it would last forever at the time..
I'm now 71 years old and I'm still enjoying it
Been loving this song since the 70s that's how long.....✌
yep...
Me too! It's contagious. I truthfully listen to it everyday 🥰❤️
@@colingeddes2172 👍
@@karenreardon5398 Right...
May 2024.. I was born in 62 , bought up with this fantastic song 🎵 👌🏻 👏
64' I hear ya there.
63.
@@Armored_Saint That drummer's my cousin.
@@catnipsmile❤❤ LUCKY YOU ! HE IS TERRIFIC ! ❤❤
Paul Carrick awesome voice , still love this track I’m 78 in December 2024 would still pay to watch on tour💙
I feel sorry for people who are not old enough or cool enough to remember the 70S and the BEST music ever!!!
I'm 43, and was around 6 in (1983) when I heard ACE on the record player, still love em, including Pablo Cruse. The 70s pop era was magic.
Started in the sixties though, after the break-out acts of the fifties like Elvis and Little Richard etc.
I remember when " cool " was never voiced.
One either was, or quite definitely was not.
Nowadays everything is " cool" or " awesome", so that these words or attributes now mean nothing.
Of course now that people talk with their thumbs, the word " friend " means nothing either.
I wish you rainbows Patricia.
@@raycope2086 thanks and best regards to you and your family!!
Ray Cope
You are so right, now that you mention it.
Being “cool” was an attitude. Either you were or you weren’t. People didn’t talk about it. It wasn’t something to aspire to by wearing clothes or shoes or what you had. It was a state of mind aura of confidence.
I saw a report the other day about young girls(10-12 YO) involved in cheerleading.
The reporters asked one of them why she liked it and she said “because it’s fun and it’s cool”. I just cringed. Good Grief!
@@Mona.555 okay sounds good thanks. I prefer cool to old.
2024- Love these Kats!
Paul Carracks Vocals were Criminally underated!
This 70' GEM validates that!✌️
I'm 70 n listening to it in 2024 it's a classic
This is still groovy in 2024
I'm 79 and still loving this song in May 2024. 😍
How young you are!
@@henrymorgan3982 Thanks! I'm 80 now and still loving this song. Best wishes, Henry.
If no one in the US hasn't thanked England for all the GREAT music they sent our way, then let me do it now. THANK YOU ENGLAND!
🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴
Never get tired of this Masterpiece of a song 🎸
same
❤️
something about 70s music that puts a smile on your face
I’m a 66 proud American Hispanic and grew up on nothing but good music!
In 2020 who's still listening this master piece of art tune? 🎶
I remember when this "master piece of art tune" hit the airwaves in 1975, great then, great now!
Yesssssssss
me!!!
Yup!!!
I am
Loved this song close to 48 years ago when they played it on the radio. Now in 2023 I am 70 years old, happy to have it played on RUclips so I can play it on repeat any day.
It's good to know you're still around everyone don't make it to 70
Amen!
Saw Paul Carrack in concert in Jan 2020, still has the great voice, great concert
So underrated.
Saw him at The Sage Arthur 26th January for the 3rd year running. Awesome.
I saw him a few times back in the day, but saw him in Brighton a couple of years ago and he was phenomenal. The best concert I've been to in years. He just gets better and better.
@@barryirwin1103 Me Too ... 10th yr in a row ...
I'm jealous lol
I saw Paul last night at Cliffs Pavillion Southend, great concert as always,. He and his band on top form the evening went in a flash.
I grew up listening to this type of music with my parents...! It reminds me of my Father...
I'm a black man and I'm listening to this amazing song
Congratulations. Do you have a job?
Does it matter what colour your skin is to appreciate great music ? I’m 32, I’m white. And love listening to the likes of Luther, Percy sledge ray Charles billy ocean etc … we’re all the same! And we all have the same appreciation for great music, we should never catégorisé ourselves in my opinion
@@dannyhammonds2852I have only word that is ABSOLUTELY!!!😊
@@Dana80s I see a racist with that comment... music has no color only a racist mentions skin color
This song brings back so many good memories. Ace is very talented! They don't make music 🎶 like this anymore! Does anyone else agree?
Paul with effortless vocal Mechanics, really puts the Squeeze in this tune!
He really "Aced" this.
Tempted to reply but ?
@michaelhubler4920 But the truth is discovered!
Is this anybody else's listening pleasure here on Independence day, July 4th 2024? 😊
Still is on 11/2024! Real music!
Truly one of my all-time favorite 70s songs!!!!
yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
I’m 65 and still enjoy this song.
I am in 2024 - I’ve loved it since the first time I heard it way back when 😀
Born in the 80s
And always loved this song, still rocking in 2024.
Just goes to show that kids born in the 80s know what real music is🎉❤
Yes you do. Early millennials get it with us GenX and Boomers 😃.
One of the greatest songs of all time!
The s 70's rocked with trials & tribulations. Can relate. & Mahalo u nailed it. Peace to the world.
Phil Collins agree.
Only Paul could write a song about a cheating bass guitar 🎸 player in his band.
Did I mention that he wrote the song at 16 years old ? What a great talent to have grown up with. The 70’s the greatest decade 😊.
This makes me think of supermarket runs with my Grandma. I miss those days
Some songs you know are going to be good as soon as they start.
Classics will always be classics. Hopefully ill be listening to this in 2044.
I've always loved the low key intro to this.
My husband always said,....this song is how he always felt about me.
I cried this morning, because of you.
Another of 50 reasons it was never gonna work.
❤
❤
64 and lookin forward to alot more
the '70's rule there will never be anything like it again
glad i was there for all of it.
Were dudes voices sexier back then or is it just me?!🔥
In my humble opinion this is just a perfect song in every way!!!
Thanks for this - it is part of my "Youth time" - 40 years before - where are all the time are going ? Thanks !!!
Outstanding song!! Though the casual listener would think (understandably) that the song is about adultery . . . however, the song was composed by lead singer Paul Carrack upon discovering that Ace's bassist, Terry Comer, had been secretly working with the Sutherland Brothers. The ‘friends with their fancy persuasions’ cited in the lyrics are said to be in reference to the Sutherland Brothers trying to convince Comer to join their band.
I was 20 years old in 1975. The best part about the 70s was I still had most of my friends.
Eu tinha 15. E acontecia comigo o que acontecia com você. Eu e meus amigos de infância vivíamos nas festinhas. Muito lembrar.
Lou Ann we are the same age. 1975, I was a 20 year old United States Marine on Okinawa. Boy I was missing my cute girlfriend back home. This song was so fitting for me. I found out she was cheating on me. And I wrote her and said, "How Long Has This Been Going On." So I have good memories and very sad memories in 1975.
I'm a bit older than you... And yes, in 1975 I had most of my friends. But this music brings them back to my heart and soul.
With you there, born 1955, thankfully all my friends are still going strong... Loved the 70's!
Yes, and I had most of my hair!
Definitely, he has an amazing voice and a great musician. Love his voice!!!!
Paul Carrack - still one of the finest singers out there in 2023!
LOVE THIS SONG
Every hour, when I'm on work:
"HOOOOOOOW LOOOOONG
HAVE THIS BEEN GOING ON!" 😊
This song is timeless. Still FRESH 46 years on.
I'm only 16 and I love this song so much!! I first heard it in an Amazon ad 4 years ago back in 2020 and was instantly hooked. I just love 70s music in general, sometimes I feel I was born in the wrong era😂😂. Today's music is just not the same .
So sorry it took so long to get back at u. Love your comment. If you dig this song, you might also like Billy Jole, " she's always a woman to me' he has 4 or 5 songs on the same album that will pull on your heart strings.
One more is the song ,'On and on'. Keep the music in you cause another of times, music says what we can't find the words to describe what we can't. Hope u do well with my leads.
the 70s. pet rocks, mood rings, earth shoes.
Oh, yeah! Mood changer 😊
Try Ambrosia 'How Much I Feel'...not quite as uptempo, but def 70's vibe.
The bass player is KILLIN it!
Ironically the bass player is who this song was written about, as he was moonlighting in another band and got caught! I’m not sure if that’s him in this video or a replacement 🤣
I've watched this 100 times, love the song but the drummer and lead guitarist crack me up
I love how the drummer has the tom upside down.
Amazing song though. Hahaha
In the UK in the 60s and 70s live TV music often had to be mimed, particularly Top of the Pops. Something to do with Musician or recording engineer Unions...I think. So lots of bands used to just fool about when doing their "live" performance.
I’m a black American and my father was in the Army and most music in the 60 s were British and white musicians . I enjoyed the music Beatles , Rolling Stones . Music is what makes the universe divine y happy. ❤️💙🙏🏽🎹🎼🪕🎻🎸🥁🪇
The quality of song writing back in the day was amazing . We use to listen to this song on a radio station called WBLK out of Buffalo at work while all dressed up in our suits ........memories last forever...
Seen the Amazon commercial on TV playing this song recently and had to come here to you tube to reminisce I'm 55 grew up to these good old tunes
im 57 I did the same Paul Carrack also did tempted when he was in squeeze
Amen me too and love it
Ha. I still know the words
Same here.
I had forgotten about this song until the Amazon commercial also. Funny how commercials in 2020 still resort to songs from the 70s & 80s.
Fantastic song from the band ace
Released back in '74
I was born in '78 but I really appreciate the old music from the 60s, 70s, and 80s
Even the music from the 90s and 2000s is quite good 👍 👌 😌 👏
Music as good as this sure stood the test of time ⏲️ 👌 🙌
One of those great timeless song that always plays great.
I grew up in the 70s . I remember this song so well. I remember exactly what I was doing at the time. Lots of memories
This song was HUGE back in the day. All over LA radio!!
I'm 46 and both my kid's age 22 and 14 love ❤️ this song. All hail the great classics. Pass them down
Vintage 70s soft rock right here. Textbook groove.
AMEN..from...canada...🇨🇦🇨🇦
@@paulinechapman9319 Kool!!!! Though I'm from Detroit, MI (a "stone's throw" away from Windsor), I SALUTE MY CANADIAN BROTHERS/SISTERS (MUSICALLY SPEAKING)!!!!!
This brings back so many raw memories of love and loss.....
Gotta love Paul Carrack and that bass line.
Back in early '75 when this released as a single and so played on the radio, it couldn't be played often enough for me. Loved its groove. Still do. Standout from its era for me, kudos indeed considering those talented times.
Still listening to it and loving it.
An unsurpassed classic
This takes me back to the 70s when I listen to it on AM radio, great times and great music back then
Drummer’s small Tom is upside down. And I love this song!
Higher than a kyte.
I missed these days. Music was so beautiful.😪😪
God Almighty the music from the 1970s was great.
I have always loved this song. The best music was from the 70s ❤️
I'm 46 and I still enjoy this song❤🎉🎉
Beautiful music , Beautiful time in America
"perfection" is the only word to describe this beautiful piece of music
Now being sampled on the Amazon advert on TV, timeless classic, Carrack is so underated and deserves more recognition than he receives.
Great song. No auto tune or lip syncing. Real singing great music. Love this so much ❤
Hate to point it out, but this is synced. None of the instruments (the Rhoads piano, the Bass or Lead electrics) are plugged in to anything. Pauls Vocals MAY be live, but that was it here. But listening to the mix, the backing vocals were pre-recorded here
Clearly they aren’t even playing the instruments and are lip syncing in this video 😂
Definitely lip syncing in this video, but that was common practice for a lot of music showcase shows at the time like TopPop (which I believe was a Dutch series), Top of the Pops (a British series), American Bandstand, and Soul Train. The only major music showcase shows from the ‘70s that I can think of that primarily used live vocals and instruments in performances were The Midnight Special in the U.S. (and even then it wasn’t always enforced, but I can tell you the truly live performances on that one are gems and the Midnight Special RUclips channel is absolutely worth checking out) and The Old Grey Whistle Test in the UK (the earlier episodes feature lip synced performances but switched to live vocals and instruments as the technology improved).
As close to the perfect song as it's ever gotten. Magical. Timeless.
I love this song ! Man I miss the days when I was growing up !
Mike and the Mechanics , Squeeze and also solo career.
This song is timeless😊