I try to avoid hyperbole but I think it's a tough ask to find a more perfect pop song - short, up-tempo, simple hook, tender bridge, sublime harmonies throughout. Joyous.
My sentiments exactly, simply the best pop song ever. I can't believe it is nearly 34 years old. Why it wasn't a hit, mystifies me still. Thanks to youtube I can get my daily fix though, lol.
At ladt I have found this song. I heard it when I was 16 in my dad's car while on holiday. The lyrics and melody have stayed with me for 34 years and the other day it popped into my head again. Brilliant song
That is bizarre, I first heard it too in my dad's car when I was 16. Never forget the date - 29/07/1981. It was Prince Charles/Lady Di's wedding day and a public holiday. My dad wasn't wasting his day watching it, so we went out for the day and left the females around the TV. Radio 1 played it twice during the day and we went home via the local HMV to buy it. Why it was only a Radio Hit, still mystifies me 37yrs later. Great memoties
Steve Tatler Steve, Sean here, friend of Geoffs I still play this, one good reason & the LP, still a currant sound, should do a reunion gig, I remember waves in Kingston also Keith, Drew, Geoff & yourself at the Double 66, loved the early Strat 🤓👍🏻
I remember sneaking in to Joe's rehearsals and Steve being really nice to me and chatting and joking when he was on stage ....lots of smiles in those days .....julie
Having known the Drummer for over 40 years, walking his Dog while they were in the Studio, steve is a great guitarist, as is the band, the background of each member is a tribute to their abilities to record great songs
Finally figured out the lyrics! Was it really just our last good night when I saw the light and I know that you've been telling lies Oh, no, not me, I don't wanna cry You could talk about it all night long but the feeling's gone and I don't need you to tell me why Oh no, not me, I don't wanna cry 'Cos you know, I've got you figured out and you have got nothing to shout about if this is love, I don't really wanna play I wanna know why you want to stay Was it really just our last good night when I saw the light and I know that you've been telling lies Oh, no, not me, I don't wanna cry You could talk about it all night long but the feeling's gone and I don't need you to tell me why Oh no, not me, I don't wanna cry I know all about your little plan find a fool and check up the thing you can well, it seems it's never gonna be that way I wanna know what you want to stay Was it really just our last good night when I saw the light and I know that you've been telling lies Oh, no, not me, I don't wanna cry You could talk about it all night long but the feeling's gone and I don't need you to tell me why Oh no, not me, I don't wanna cry Oh no, not me, I don't wanna cry Oh no, not me, I don't wanna cry I don't wanna cry I don't wanna cry I don't wanna cry I want to know what you want to stay
+Zander Grier Good call, excellent lyrics. Just one small mistake (sorry for being pedantic). The verse starting, "find a fool and check up the thing you can", is actually "check everything you can". Nice to find somebody else who loves this song as much as I do.
I bought this when it came out and couldn’t believe it wasn’t a huge hit, when I think how well the La’s did with ‘there she goes’, perhaps it was just a question of timing.
THE KEYS - I DON'T WANNA CRY Was it really just our last good night when I saw the light and I know that you've been telling lies Oh, no, not me, I don't wanna cry You could talk about it all night long but the feeling's gone and I don't need you to tell me why Oh no, not me, I don't wanna cry 'Cos you know, I've got you figured out and you have got, nothing to shout about if this is love, I don't really wanna play I wanna know why you want to stay Was it really... I know all about your little plan find a fool and check up the thing you can well, it seems is never gonna be that way I wanna know what you want to stay Was it really... Oh no, not me, I don't wanna cry Oh no, not me, I don't wanna cry I don't wanna cry I don't wanna cry I don't wanna cry I want to know what you want to stayTHE KEYS - I DON'T WANNA CRY Was it really just our last good night when I saw the light and I know that you've been telling lies Oh, no, not me, I don't wanna cry You could talk about it all night long but the feeling's gone and I don't need you to tell me why Oh no, not me, I don't wanna cry 'Cos you know, I've got you figured out and you have got, nothing to shout about if this is love, I don't really wanna play I wanna know why you want to stay Was it really... I know all about your little plan find a fool and check up the thing you can well, it seems is never gonna be that way I wanna know what you want to stay Was it really... Oh no, not me, I don't wanna cry Oh no, not me, I don't wanna cry I don't wanna cry I don't wanna cry I don't wanna cry I want to know what you want to stay
@NewBornEll No, thank-you and the rest of The Keys for giving us I dont wanna cry. 30yrs since I first heard it, I still play it at least once a day. Its pop perfection. Thanks again.
I remember being at the London Studios & taking Geoff Dog for a walk & he slipped the Lead.....He ran off & Then followed me back, this song always reminds me....
@Xplosion1974 - they had six 7" singles - 'Just a camera' was first - then they had three from the album - 'One good reason' (later covered by The Big Heat) - 'I don't wanna cry' and 'Greasy money'. They then released another two - 'Suspicious' and 'Runanway' They were all common at the time (although I don't have Suspicious). I don't wanna cry was played on radio 1 a lot and I thought it was gonna be a hit. Greasy money was also played on the radio.
Too true, its unique, simply unique. Listen to their album, that's great too, but nothing can ever match I don't wanna cry. You cannot better perfection.
@richranger Had no idea Geoff Britton was in this band. Shame on Trouser Press Guide To New Wave Record Guide for not mentioning this tid-bit, though said guide mentions The Keys Album which is why I'm here checking out this great music!
I remember this song being played on the radio and have looked for it for years - it is out of print or something. Doe anyone remember the b side Somebody's Listening In?
I’m thinking about covering this just so I can get it on streaming services for everyone. It seems because of label disputes the og will never be on streaming.
I first heard this as a cover by the Lemon Twigs. What a friggin great song. I can’t find it on Apple Music or through Soundhound…..anyone know where I can get it? help!
@NeilThompson30 Is it just me, or is this the best single ever, not to be a hit? Radio 1 played it to death in 1981. Prince Charles and Lady Di were getting married around that time, perhaps it just got 'lost' in the (excitement) !!
@flonines Hi, have you got a copy yet? Don't particularly want to sell The Keys Album, but its up "in loft' doing nothing. Have you heard the album? They were such an amazing band, lyrics,vocals, harmonies etc. Why they "never made it" is beyond me. Anyway as I say, there is one upstairs doing nothing.
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Steve Tatler here from The Keys - thanks for your support.
Have you heard the cover of this song by The Lemon Twigs?
Have you got a link to it?
@@elledits2763 Look up their recent VersoFest performance
@@elledits2763I’ll find it for you
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for gods sake please put this on streaming
Lemon Twigs version brought me here, what a song! Kudos
holy shit I didn't know they covered it
@@joshburton6471 yes look for it, great rendition!
@@joshburton6471in the current tour!
my dearest melpert
It's spreading oh god
am i so glad he played this for the brb, its such a great song!
Wish this was on spotify
seriously agree!!
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I fully agree.
This song is perfect pop. More people need to listen this song.
I am more people.
We all are, jerk wad
This song goes so hard 👌 I hope it goes on Spotify sometime. Man I could jam to this all day.
This is so good. Wish it was on streaming. Thanks to the lemon twigs cause they put me on.
This is the most perfect pop song I've ever heard. Brilliant.
I loved this song upon its release many years ago and was delighted to hear the Lemon Twigs perform it in spectacular fashion tonight.
I just listened to this song 20 times in a row. This might be the catchiest song i've ever heard.
Still catchy 9 years later!!!
I try to avoid hyperbole but I think it's a tough ask to find a more perfect pop song - short, up-tempo, simple hook, tender bridge, sublime harmonies throughout. Joyous.
My sentiments exactly, simply the best pop song ever. I can't believe it is nearly 34 years old. Why it wasn't a hit, mystifies me still. Thanks to youtube I can get my daily fix though, lol.
Kristian Petterson Agreed. Another perfect power pop gem for me is "When You Find Out" by The Nerves and "New Mistake" by Jellyfish.
Cstefos Oh don't get me started on Jellyfish!
Legendary.
i think the ghost at number 1 is the best jellyfish song
Yeah, I absolutely love that song.
Saw the Lemon Twigs play this on their UK tour (Oxford) - great song !
"i don't wanna cry" !!! Best Powerpop Song i heard ever and believe me i heard all (near all) Let's go bring this longplayer on a perfect CD Anthology
At ladt I have found this song. I heard it when I was 16 in my dad's car while on holiday. The lyrics and melody have stayed with me for 34 years and the other day it popped into my head again. Brilliant song
+Dave Cowan Thanks Dave. Drew Barfield is a great tunesmith and lyricist. Steve (Keys).
That is bizarre, I first heard it too in my dad's car when I was 16. Never forget the date - 29/07/1981. It was Prince Charles/Lady Di's wedding day and a public holiday. My dad wasn't wasting his day watching it, so we went out for the day and left the females around the TV. Radio 1 played it twice during the day and we went home via the local HMV to buy it. Why it was only a Radio Hit, still mystifies me 37yrs later. Great memoties
Steve Tatler Steve, Sean here, friend of Geoffs I still play this, one good reason & the LP, still a currant sound, should do a reunion gig, I remember waves in Kingston also Keith, Drew, Geoff & yourself at the Double 66, loved the early Strat 🤓👍🏻
I remember sneaking in to Joe's rehearsals and Steve being really nice to me and chatting and joking when he was on stage ....lots of smiles in those days .....julie
Ben Grove is my guitar teacher, he has inspired me in my music so much.
Solid power pop song! A terrific listen!!
I remember hearing this song and went and bought it immediately,it's just brilliant
Absolutely, I have always loved this song! More people need to hear it!
Having known the Drummer for over 40 years, walking his Dog while they were in the Studio, steve is a great guitarist, as is the band, the background of each member is a tribute to their abilities to record great songs
I remember seeing them perform in a pub in South London in the early 80s. Great.
What was the pub?
Has a kind of Merseybeat sound. Great song.
what a great song, that's so unknown.
thank god for the internet.
The best 3 min single ever. How it wasn't a hit I'll never know.
Brilliant!
One of the very best songs I’ve ever heard from Spain
Wow they sound like the group Darkness thank u for this group u was 16 when this was out great tune
Problem with this song is that it was released in 1981 instead of 1965. Love it.
This song made my night! Awesome! Can't wait to freak out over this band!
Played all the time on Radio 1 but never a hit - a classic.
Love this song. I feel so fortunate to have found the album on vinyl!
Great tune, very Any Trouble with a hint of the Distractions.
beautiful!
This song deserves much more views
Somebodys listening in was a track on the album...one of many cracking songs performed by The Keys
I love this song. It has an authentic early 60's vibe. Amazing it's from the 80's.
I'm here 2024.... love it...❤
Quelle chanson § Merci aux Lemon Twigs La reprise est top mais sans excellent original c'est impossible
Finally figured out the lyrics!
Was it really just our last good night
when I saw the light and I know
that you've been telling lies
Oh, no, not me, I don't wanna cry
You could talk about it all night long
but the feeling's gone and
I don't need you to tell me why
Oh no, not me, I don't wanna cry
'Cos you know, I've got you figured out
and you have got nothing to shout about
if this is love, I don't really wanna play
I wanna know why you want to stay
Was it really just our last good night
when I saw the light and I know
that you've been telling lies
Oh, no, not me, I don't wanna cry
You could talk about it all night long
but the feeling's gone and
I don't need you to tell me why
Oh no, not me, I don't wanna cry
I know all about your little plan
find a fool and check up the thing you can
well, it seems it's never gonna be that way
I wanna know what you want to stay
Was it really just our last good night
when I saw the light and I know
that you've been telling lies
Oh, no, not me, I don't wanna cry
You could talk about it all night long
but the feeling's gone and
I don't need you to tell me why
Oh no, not me, I don't wanna cry
Oh no, not me, I don't wanna cry
Oh no, not me, I don't wanna cry
I don't wanna cry
I don't wanna cry
I don't wanna cry
I want to know what you want to stay
+Zander Grier Good call, excellent lyrics. Just one small mistake (sorry for being pedantic). The verse starting, "find a fool and check up the thing you can", is actually "check everything you can". Nice to find somebody else who loves this song as much as I do.
+goldcup11 yeah, ik. I looked through it and I realized that. I was tired when I wrote the comment
+goldcup11 Steve Tatler from The Keys. Thanks for supporting us. The lyric is actually 'Find a fool and take everything you can'.
+Steve Tatler Thank you for giving us this wonderful record. Its a bit embarrassing to know I've been singing the wrong word for 35yrs though lol.
+goldcup11 No, thank you for being a loyal fan. Nothing to be embarrassed about, I've got lyrics wrong from records myself.
I bought this when it came out and couldn’t believe it wasn’t a huge hit, when I think how well the La’s did with ‘there she goes’, perhaps it was just a question of timing.
still got the album ,bought it as soon as it was released ,showing my age
I have this 45 - wonderful pop song, missed its moment really.
2020, and I still love this song 😂😂❤️❤️
REISSUE THIS LP ALREADY!!!
THE KEYS - I DON'T WANNA CRY
Was it really just our last good night
when I saw the light and I know
that you've been telling lies
Oh, no, not me, I don't wanna cry
You could talk about it all night long
but the feeling's gone and
I don't need you to tell me why
Oh no, not me, I don't wanna cry
'Cos you know, I've got you figured out
and you have got, nothing to shout about
if this is love, I don't really wanna play
I wanna know why you want to stay
Was it really...
I know all about your little plan
find a fool and check up the thing you can
well, it seems is never gonna be that way
I wanna know what you want to stay
Was it really...
Oh no, not me, I don't wanna cry
Oh no, not me, I don't wanna cry
I don't wanna cry
I don't wanna cry
I don't wanna cry
I want to know what you want to stayTHE KEYS - I DON'T WANNA CRY
Was it really just our last good night
when I saw the light and I know
that you've been telling lies
Oh, no, not me, I don't wanna cry
You could talk about it all night long
but the feeling's gone and
I don't need you to tell me why
Oh no, not me, I don't wanna cry
'Cos you know, I've got you figured out
and you have got, nothing to shout about
if this is love, I don't really wanna play
I wanna know why you want to stay
Was it really...
I know all about your little plan
find a fool and check up the thing you can
well, it seems is never gonna be that way
I wanna know what you want to stay
Was it really...
Oh no, not me, I don't wanna cry
Oh no, not me, I don't wanna cry
I don't wanna cry
I don't wanna cry
I don't wanna cry
I want to know what you want to stay
@NewBornEll No, thank-you and the rest of The Keys for giving us I dont wanna cry. 30yrs since I first heard it, I still play it at least once a day. Its pop perfection. Thanks again.
I remember being at the London Studios & taking Geoff Dog for a walk & he slipped the Lead.....He ran off & Then followed me back, this song always reminds me....
@Xplosion1974 - they had six 7" singles - 'Just a camera' was first - then they had three from the album - 'One good reason' (later covered by The Big Heat) - 'I don't wanna cry' and 'Greasy money'. They then released another two - 'Suspicious' and 'Runanway' They were all common at the time (although I don't have Suspicious). I don't wanna cry was played on radio 1 a lot and I thought it was gonna be a hit. Greasy money was also played on the radio.
great GREAT song! reminds me of Weezer a lot. The Keys has so many good songs!
Produced by Joe Jackson (yep, that one) to boot!
crapple009 no shit! Know what im listening to next, been a minute.
Too true, its unique, simply unique. Listen to their album, that's great too, but nothing can ever match I don't wanna cry. You cannot better perfection.
Great song! Has anyone heard the song with the same title by Kurt Baker? I'd bet he'd do a great cover of this song!
Kurt is brilliant. I'd love to hear him cover this. @kurtbakermusic
Dig the song!
The Lemon Twigs are keeping this song alive on their current tour
Along with Various Artists “The Original Mixed Up Kid” and City Limits “Morse Code Messages” this pure pop perfection.
Glad to find this. Loved it ( and the album) when it came out.
I have this on 7 inch...the cover is shown in the video. great band!
Little masterpiece of power pop!
Never heard this before yesterday. Great!!!
@richranger Had no idea Geoff Britton was in this band. Shame on Trouser Press Guide To New Wave Record Guide for not mentioning this tid-bit, though said guide mentions The Keys Album which is why I'm here checking out this great music!
@NeilThompson30 Thanks, nice to know, that I'm not the only one who appreciates the 'pop perfection' of The Keys and this tune in particular.
esta canción siempre me deja con un nudo en la gargante. Qué pasada...
This is great, sorry I missed it the first time around!!
Keys reunion 25.09.11 London, if we can remember the chords! Benx
@goldcup11 - heard it on Radio 1 loads and went out and bought it. It's probably the best single ever.
i like this.. it's just got that little something.. nice one
soul up north....
Sublime.
Klasse
I love this song
Pedazo de tema¡¡¡¡
Soooo great!!!!
Perfect Pure Pop.
I remember this song being played on the radio and have looked for it for years - it is out of print or something. Doe anyone remember the b side Somebody's Listening In?
The best song these guys ever did by far is "Something Special" wow what a great song that is
I LOVE THIS SONG!!!!!!!
I’m thinking about covering this just so I can get it on streaming services for everyone. It seems because of label disputes the og will never be on streaming.
TEMAZO!!!
Great pop :)
@Stevietats missed it..... would have been great to have seen you,Geoff & Drew again (Sean)
best song so only
i found this band lately. i've been looking for their album!
@Stevietats missed it..... would have been great to have seen you,Geoff & Drew again (Sean) Keiths Roadie
"The keys" I don't wanna kry😱lindaaaa😱
such a song
좋다
THERE WAS JUST TOO MUCH GOING ON IN rock n Roll during 1980-1981 for these guys to get enough attention
I first heard this as a cover by the Lemon Twigs. What a friggin great song. I can’t find it on Apple Music or through Soundhound…..anyone know where I can get it? help!
This band has a unique sound. They remind me a little of the Ivy League.
Steve- How about some reunion shows in the U.S.!
What about some shows on london
@NeilThompson30 Is it just me, or is this the best single ever, not to be a hit? Radio 1 played it to death in 1981. Prince Charles and Lady Di were getting married around that time, perhaps it just got 'lost' in the (excitement) !!
The Lemon Twigs brought me here
Same!!!!!
It reminds me not reply Beatles, great songs
Sounds like Dave Edmunds - Girl Talk in places....
Great tune - hard to find the LP or anything else - any suggestions?
@Stevietats What about one in St Annes, Lancs? My wife won't let me go to London :( Lol.
@flonines Hi, have you got a copy yet? Don't particularly want to sell The Keys Album, but its up "in loft' doing nothing. Have you heard the album? They were such an amazing band, lyrics,vocals, harmonies etc. Why they "never made it" is beyond me. Anyway as I say, there is one upstairs doing nothing.
Del Amitri were listening intently.
KEYS ALBUUUM
This song kills! Was it ever released in the US or was it just a UK thing?
Yes
amazing song