Used to listen to the 'Basher' album in the car with the kids on long vacation drives. When they were little, my girls used to say "Daddy, will you dance with me at my wedding to "I Knew the Bride"? Of course I said yes. So fast forward to wedding day (1 down, 1 to go) and she and I did our Father/Daughter dance to "I Knew the Bride"... 5 months later, my kids took me to a Nick Lowe/Los StraightJackets concert at a small intimate club, and when they played this song, my daughter came up with me to the front of the stage and we danced together again... with Nick looking down and laughing with us.... such fun.
I saw Nick Lowe many years ago with Rockpile at The Palladium on 14th Street in Manhattan. The Palladium is long gone but the memories of a GREAT concert are with me forever.
I Knew The Bride, Cruel to Be Kind anything sung by Nick Lowe is a classic.This man is a star simple as that he doesn't need to be hyped or gimmicked he will always command a place in the hearts of true music fans.
I personally prefer the version with Dave Edmunds, Billy Bremner and Terry Williams end 70-ies as Rockpile. It was always part of the live shows and much, much much more Rock and Roll. Best albums of Nick Lowe ? Jesus of cool, Labour of lust and Pinker and prouder than previous
Good evening Paige. My name is Maggie Grants wife. I just came across your comment and cried because this was going to be my dad's and I wedding dance or unbelievable by RIo Diamond we hadn't decided yet. Long story short he died unexpectedly before this could happen. Would it be possible to make arrangements for me to see your video with your Dad therefore giving me a opportunity for closure. I guess just seeing it through another woman would give me some glimpse of what would have been us.
C'est la vie, say the young folk, it goes to show you never can tell...how many Chuck Berry influenced tunes there are in the world...#AllChucksChildren
Because the people running the hall are total jerks that refuse to acknowledge real talent. On a side note, why isn't the band backing Nick (and that one harp player) on this song, not in the rock & roll HOF too?!
@jonathanbirch2022 Nonsense! Nick Lowe has been one of the most influential writers and performers in British popular music. You obviously don't have a clue what you're talking about.
This was one of the last songs I played for my dad before he died two days later from a brain tumour 😭😭😭😭😭. He used to sing along to it on the radio when we were kids. 💜💔
I’m so very sorry for your loss. I was in a band with my Dad. We played this song at many wedding receptions back in the day. Dad passed away in 2014, and I miss him so very much, but I have so many wonderful memories with him on stage!
I'm sorry for the loss of you dad, who had great taste in music. My fiance and I planned a simple wedding, at the little church built in 1882 that my great grandparents attended, the reception would be 1/2 mile up the dirt road at Freyburg Hall, the community hall and biergarten my great-grandfather built around the same time. It has a little stage where my brother's band would play. I had one request: I wanted them to play this song, but I wanted to sing it! I really was going to wear the "gown that my Momma wore", but without any changes. My fiance died unexpectedly in 1989, before that day we planned. Two years later, I did get married, but at the courthouse. I did wear momma's dress, but that day wasn't joyous. worst mistake of my life. Long ago, but I wish I could go back and change it. I only had one true love, so I shouldn't have settled for less.
True True Classic, the video is the best ever of its kind. The ending, when Nick and the Bride scarper is brilliant, a lesser artist would have had the wedding party looking on in shock. No, the party goes on and nobody notices. God bless Mr Lowe !
I found this song by chance when I was scrolling on RUclips a while back. I'd never heard of Nick Lowe. I bought the CD right away! It sounds really good in my van! By the way, I'm 63!
Same here, though only 53. I had vaguely heard of him but didn’t know any of his music until I stumbled upon All Men are Liars and I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass. I’ve quite taken to him now though.
This album (The Rose of England) was produced by Huey Lewis, and he brought in his band "The News" for this cut. That is most definitely Huey's harmonica you're hearing.
Even the keyboards in this are reminiscent of "Heart of Rock and Roll". I would have had to look that up, if I didn't know better, and I know thanks to you.
Ahhh, Rockpile. I was lucky enough to see them live and it was an excellent gig. They recorded only one album, Seconds of Pleasure (of course I own a copy!), but the members all collaborated in each other's solo projects.
LOL, saw this on the sidebar and had to LAUGH....... I was 'singing this to myself' only few hour's ago. LOL - LOL _ LOL. Not a song I think I've sung to myself before ..... I believe that's MORE than a COINCIDENCE. lol
God, when youre on a road trip, you have the windows down, blasting down the highway into the setting sun, and have the volume for this song turned all the way up!
The Dave Edmunds version is on the time life modern rock series. Whenever I go on a long trip that’s what I listen to. 360 songs of awesome nostalgia, enough to get me to Alabama and back.
@@grahampaulkendrick7845 It's more like a cross between rockabilly and western, but it's very western. It's more western that rock and roll of any era.
sometimes a songwriter doesnt actually have to write a song to make a million bucks : once you dream up a TITLE like this one, the song almost writes itself, and the video almost shots itself !
I've never heard this song before but I have to say, this is what I call good, good, good music! I have just deafened myself with my headphones listening to this.
Garry have you never heard nick with Dave Edmunds the two supposed each other in whatever they do concerning music the video should have Dave as their chauffeur get all their music together and you will Burst your Eardrums
definitely my favorite Lowe song. Backed by Huey Lewis and his entire band (on the record - not in the video) and with a blasting Huey Lewis harmonica solo - what could go wrong ?
Not surprised this is a popular song at weddings considering the content. Contrary to men who think they are the only ones forced to give up fun lifestyles to "settle down" this sounds like a nice sympathetic tune for the brides.
I'm a little surprised. As a man, to me it's a sad commentary on how many women choose the safe, boring guy to marry. The line that kills me is "I remember a time when she never would have looked at him twice." That's about "settling," not about settling down.
@@adingoatemybaby498 yeah well he probably was not a rock n roll type guy so she wasn't interested till she wanted to settle down. If she's fun and he's dull she'll be miserable though.
Dave Edmunds is not in this video. The tall guitar player that kind of looks like Dave is actually Martin Belmont. He was in The Rumour and Nick Lowe's Cowboy Outfit. I'm not sure of the date of this video.
An absolutely fun song with a rollicking good video to go with it-remember Nick from my teens,still enjoy listening to him now 45 yrs later Auckland New Zealand 2023
I had the good fortune to see Nick Lowe with Rockpile at The Palladium on 14th Street in NYC many years ago. The Palladium is long gone, but the memory of a GREAT show are with me forever ❤👍🏻👏🏼🎶🎵!
This is a MUST PLAY staple at weddings here in Newfoundland. Its used for the Dance with the Bride. Guys get around the bride, have a quick dance and move on, Sharp Dressed Man by ZZ Top is usually the song picked for the Groom to dance with the women. All in good fun.
Yes, I heard that a time or two at weddings (fortunately, ones at which I work). The only times I've danced at weddings were with my sister at her first wedding, and once with a very pregnant bridegroom. Both occasions to ROCK LOBSTER. On both occasions, we were the only people on the dance floor, as we knew the old folks were all waiting for more painfully slow country songs. I was very careful to avoid any impression I was straight, so I limited my dancing at weddings, and could never get any boys to dance. :)
I saw his mate and co writer, Dave Edmunds do this song live with an amazing band in 2006 , It tore the place apart. Love this version too. It really is a great mood lifter.
Thank you!! I could swear I knew a version of this song that was a couple beats quicker tempo, and wanted to say Dave Edmunds. Found this on a rabbit hole (rabbit hunt?) for Cruel To Be Kind.
Great song makes me remember that the past and present 🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁 life goes on lucky to be around for musicians and singers in the best band around the world and living in the music over the years ago still pumping it out they are so good very different types of life great vibes greeting from Rodney Australia up with the music
1st time hearing this. What a great road song! English rock....Who knew!!! The name Nick Lowe sounded sorta familiar, then read he had song "Cruel to be kind".... There it is. I'm 56 and I remember that 1.
Wasn't much "secret" about THAT smile, huh? 🤩 I love how so many videos from the 80's were so literal, acting out the lyrics (her dad buying them a lover's nest, etc.). These little quick vignettes of actors doing exactly what the lyrics are singing. You saw that a lot in the early days of MTV, before directors/bands knew what to do. Not everyone had Duran Duran budgets to fly to Sri Lanka with a film crew and play around with elephants and walk on beaches and in temples, so it was kept very "by the numbers". I love this song. I bought the 45 after seeing the video.
heard this for the first time tonight and loved it..... cant believe i never heard it before ..... loved rock music my whole life . i was born in 1980 ...... maybe i was to young to remember or they just dint play it on Atlanta radio stations that often .
Every wedding DJ needs to have this in his arsenal. Guaranteed to get the crowd rockin'. . .
Definitely 💯
I request it every time.
@@donziperk brilliant well said
@@RFED2O Even my sisters wedding lol
@@donziperk Wish i was there 💯
Well , I'm 60 now, and I've been to 3 weddings, where I knew the bride,..and she did a lot more than rock and roll...
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😂😂😂😂
They played this at my first wedding (1990), and my friends had a BLAST razzing me!
Great.
Thats Shaggy hiccups
Used to listen to the 'Basher' album in the car with the kids on long vacation drives. When they were little, my girls used to say "Daddy, will you dance with me at my wedding to "I Knew the Bride"? Of course I said yes. So fast forward to wedding day (1 down, 1 to go) and she and I did our Father/Daughter dance to "I Knew the Bride"... 5 months later, my kids took me to a Nick Lowe/Los StraightJackets concert at a small intimate club, and when they played this song, my daughter came up with me to the front of the stage and we danced together again... with Nick looking down and laughing with us.... such fun.
Awe that's a great story!!! Cute.
Awesome!
I wonder what your son in law was thinking......
lol...... @@walterfisher5749
I saw Nick Lowe many years ago with Rockpile at The Palladium on 14th Street in Manhattan. The Palladium is long gone but the memories of a GREAT concert are with me forever.
heard this at each and every wedding I have ever been too
Rock-abilly lives
I Knew The Bride, Cruel to Be Kind anything sung by Nick Lowe is a classic.This man is a star simple as that he doesn't need to be hyped or gimmicked he will always command a place in the hearts of true music fans.
So well said
Half a boy Half a man.....👍🇬🇧🤓
You said it!!!!!
Yes he is great!
*Hugh Lundy* Well YOUUU just "hyped" him, hypocrite. Didn't you just do what you told us needn't be done?
Nick Lowe Gold!
Cool video
I'm 75 now and this makes me young again- listen to it every day
Freakin' A keep it going as long as you. Can
PS God Love you just as you are..but Loves you enough not to let you stay the same 😋
Rock on my Brother. I am 60 and we can still kick ass!
Music is a time machine.
So nice to hear real music.
Live forever G. Rock never forgets 💜
I personally prefer the version with Dave Edmunds, Billy Bremner and Terry Williams end 70-ies as Rockpile. It was always part of the live shows and much, much much more Rock and Roll.
Best albums of Nick Lowe ? Jesus of cool, Labour of lust and Pinker and prouder than previous
I’m with you.
This is one of the best music videos ever made. Nick Lowe is a genius.
Most perfect dance tune at my reception
Brilliant and entertaining!
Nick Lowe has written several ABSOLUTELY PERFECT pop songs; this is one of them. Incredibly underrated writer and performer.
That's Chuck Berry's "C'est La Vie" with different lyrics.
@@YerPope Thanks!
@@donaldfewell8908 Check it out:
ruclips.net/video/uuM2FTq5f1o/видео.html
@@YerPope It's similar but it has a different melody and Nick added two bridges.
@@grahampaulkendrick7845 LOL, different melody? It's the exact same melody. The vocal notes are exactly the same.
Keeping the 50's rock style alive.
Danced with my dad to this for our father daughter dance at my wedding! and everyone was jumping out of their seats. Good tune!
Had to have been a great wedding and one to remember
Wow what a wonderful memory ❤
Simply awesome Paige..
I bet they rocked the floor with this tune!
Good evening Paige. My name is Maggie Grants wife. I just came across your comment and cried because this was going to be my dad's and I wedding dance or unbelievable by RIo Diamond we hadn't decided yet. Long story short he died unexpectedly before this could happen. Would it be possible to make arrangements for me to see your video with your Dad therefore giving me a opportunity for closure. I guess just seeing it through another woman would give me some glimpse of what would have been us.
Great music video! Nick Lowe does a fantastic job on this video!!!!!🎶🎸
Love his music!
I am 62 and still love this song
Joe Musico me too and I’m 62......👍🇬🇧🤓
This is the first dance at most weddings in Newfoundland - Canada.
Pretty disrespectful to the groom and his parents really 😂
Only if you're into purity culture and think women are meant to be untouched objects rather than humans with pasts
C'est la vie, say the young folk, it goes to show you never can tell...how many Chuck Berry influenced tunes there are in the world...#AllChucksChildren
Listening to this in 2019 brings tears to my eyes. How we once were.
with you there Russ
@@rumples2698 q
Totally!! 🥰
Amen, Brother !
@@nathanshelton8744 if this song doesn't catch you well then you aren't real
I was a mobile DJ for 15 years, played close to 1500 weddings and at about 1000 of them I pulled this one out!!! Never got tired of playing it.
Saw Nick and Dave with a band called Rockpile in 1978 at My Fathers Place in Roslyn Long Island. FANTASTIC.
I saw Rockpile at Hammersmith Palais, London in 1982 (certainly early 80s).
wowee
Why isn’t Nick in the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame?
Because the people running the hall are total jerks that refuse to acknowledge real talent.
On a side note, why isn't the band backing Nick (and that one harp player) on this song, not in the rock & roll HOF too?!
TRRHOF is a complete joke...worthless list
GREAT QUESTION, with so many HACKS in, he DEFIATELY belongs in there!!
Nick Lowe and Dave Edmunds can do no wrong ,good feel music
Rockpile
The rockpile rocked
Nick Lowe is totally underated. Great musician with style.
I wasn’t aware of a formal rating system. Do you have the stats? Very curious.
underrated?? heyyyy...
Another of these bloody stupid RUclips "underrated" comments.
@jonathanbirch2022 Nonsense! Nick Lowe has been one of the most influential writers and performers in British popular music. You obviously don't have a clue what you're talking about.
Amen, brother! l' m 63, got tears now listening to it.
This was one of the last songs I played for my dad before he died two days later from a brain tumour 😭😭😭😭😭. He used to sing along to it on the radio when we were kids. 💜💔
He went out rockin
😢😭💔
I’m so very sorry for your loss.
I was in a band with my Dad. We played this song at many wedding receptions back in the day. Dad passed away in 2014, and I miss him so very much, but I have so many wonderful memories with him on stage!
I'm sorry for the loss of you dad, who had great taste in music.
My fiance and I planned a simple wedding, at the little church built in 1882 that my great grandparents attended, the reception would be 1/2 mile up the dirt road at Freyburg Hall, the community hall and biergarten my great-grandfather built around the same time. It has a little stage where my brother's band would play.
I had one request: I wanted them to play this song, but I wanted to sing it! I really was going to wear the "gown that my Momma wore", but without any changes.
My fiance died unexpectedly in 1989, before that day we planned.
Two years later, I did get married, but at the courthouse. I did wear momma's dress, but that day wasn't joyous. worst mistake of my life.
Long ago, but I wish I could go back and change it. I only had one true love, so I shouldn't have settled for less.
may he rest in peace.
True True Classic, the video is the best ever of its kind. The ending, when Nick and the Bride scarper is brilliant, a lesser artist would have had the wedding party looking on in shock. No, the party goes on and nobody notices. God bless Mr Lowe !
GREAT Backing Band! (Huey Lewis and the News)
I didn't know that! That explains the great harmonica in it.
I found this song by chance when I was scrolling on RUclips a while back. I'd never heard of Nick Lowe. I bought the CD right away! It sounds really good in my van! By the way, I'm 63!
Get the Quiet Please CD Greatest Hits. Deleted, but on Amazon!
I come back to see this makes my day every time
Better late than never!😀
Same here, though only 53. I had vaguely heard of him but didn’t know any of his music until I stumbled upon All Men are Liars and I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass. I’ve quite taken to him now though.
the album is great rockabilly, reminds me of the bars we used to close down back in the day. Lowe had a lot of Austin, TX in him.
This album (The Rose of England) was produced by Huey Lewis, and he brought in his band "The News" for this cut. That is most definitely Huey's harmonica you're hearing.
Bringin' the low down eh? Like it.
Yep, Mario Cipollina on bass is unmistakable.
Yeah, for sure! You can hear the influence (that tempo!) even beyond the harp!
Even the keyboards in this are reminiscent of "Heart of Rock and Roll". I would have had to look that up, if I didn't know better, and I know thanks to you.
Huey Lewis for sure
That's not a very secret smile :)
Dave Edmunds earlier version with the members of Rockpile (with Lowe at bass) is exceptional. That group was short-lived but just great.
Dave Edmunds aced this song. Nick’s version is good though.
@Superlungs I know.
Ahhh, Rockpile. I was lucky enough to see them live and it was an excellent gig. They recorded only one album, Seconds of Pleasure (of course I own a copy!), but the members all collaborated in each other's solo projects.
@@FrozenHero2010 I saw Rockpile at Florida Gymnasium in 1979. Go Gators!!
@@freggerken6931 Not bad!
Edit: I got to see them in London's Hammersmith Palais early 80s.
The Rose of England. One of my favorite albums of all time.
LOL, saw this on the sidebar and had to LAUGH....... I was 'singing this to myself' only few hour's ago. LOL - LOL _ LOL. Not a song I think I've sung to myself before ..... I believe that's MORE than a COINCIDENCE. lol
Always liked Nick lowe. My favorite song by him
God, when youre on a road trip, you have the windows down, blasting down the highway into the setting sun, and have the volume for this song turned all the way up!
Like Dave Edmunds, volume way up😉
The Dave Edmunds version is on the time life modern rock series. Whenever I go on a long trip that’s what I listen to. 360 songs of awesome nostalgia, enough to get me to Alabama and back.
Yes, these are 2 great examples of keeping rock n roll alive during a period of disco, punk, and new wave. Icons.
Has a lot of country taste ...
This isn't rock and roll though; this is western or country music.
@@ToyotaGuy1971 Rock'n'roll is a mixture of c&w and r'n'b. So it's a rock song.
@@grahampaulkendrick7845 It's more like a cross between rockabilly and western, but it's very western. It's more western that rock and roll of any era.
@@ToyotaGuy1971 - Nashville not that far west. Rockabilly for sure but that is the roots of rock and roll.
Nick Lowe is the artist I come back to most just to hear his songs. They just never get old. Pure joy to hear.
sometimes a songwriter doesnt actually have to write a song to make a million bucks : once you dream up a TITLE like this one, the song almost writes itself, and the video almost shots itself !
Nick Lowe is refreshing yeah !
Never heard of him until now. What have I been missing?!!
Nick Lowe so under appreciated…
The good old days when music was FUN....please take me back 😎
This song and video make me so fucking happy, cheer Nick
I've never heard this song before but I have to say, this is what I call good, good, good music! I have just deafened myself with my headphones listening to this.
Welcome to great music brother.......Semper Fi...Tim.
Keep lookin', Garry. TONS of great stuff out there no one's heard in years.
Same here I'm with you
Garry have you never heard nick with Dave Edmunds the two supposed each other in whatever they do concerning music the video should have Dave as their chauffeur get all their music together and you will Burst your Eardrums
SUPPORTED. Sorry
definitely my favorite Lowe song. Backed by Huey Lewis and his entire band (on the record - not in the video) and with a blasting Huey Lewis harmonica solo - what could go wrong ?
I'm 63 and yesterday was the first time I had ever heard this song! Now I can't stop listening to it!
Yup, you've got some catching up to do, lol.
Oh, hilarious and how many times have I felt this as I watched so many of my girlfriends walk down the aisle. Thank you Nick!. By the way I'm 68
Once in a while,you get a real rock 'n' roll classic.
I am 60 and love this song.I have been there done that.
There is only one word to describe the creator of this joyous video: G E N I U S
It's hip to be square!
Not surprised this is a popular song at weddings considering the content. Contrary to men who think they are the only ones forced to give up fun lifestyles to "settle down" this sounds like a nice sympathetic tune for the brides.
Nah, men are just honest about it.
I'm a little surprised. As a man, to me it's a sad commentary on how many women choose the safe, boring guy to marry. The line that kills me is "I remember a time when she never would have looked at him twice." That's about "settling," not about settling down.
@@adingoatemybaby498 yeah well he probably was not a rock n roll type guy so she wasn't interested till she wanted to settle down. If she's fun and he's dull she'll be miserable though.
Makes my old bones, want to go back in time. Love it.
I play in a band and you don’t show up to a wedding gig without this in your back pocket.
This is the greatest wedding party OF ALL TIME!
Nick Lowe and Dave Edmunds are rock stars. Good ones too!
WillyisaPain 95
WillyisaPain 95
Dave Edmunds is not in this video. The tall guitar player that kind of looks like Dave is actually Martin Belmont. He was in The Rumour and Nick Lowe's Cowboy Outfit.
I'm not sure of the date of this video.
Rockpile are the group , great band
WillyisaPain 95 no they are rock gods!
Good fun go Nick I haven't heard this in ages great good fun dong
magic music fantasic great film cuts
fun song
I could watch this a thousand times and still get a kick out of it. Simply brill!
SUCH TALENT!~!! AMEN, BROTHER ROCK IT! AMEN!
Huey Lewis with a Marine Band 1896... killer !!!!!
An absolutely fun song with a rollicking good video to go with it-remember Nick from my teens,still enjoy listening to him now 45 yrs later Auckland New Zealand 2023
This was the 1st song they played at my wedding 30 years ago...LOL!
Brilliant I got married 31 years ago. Wish I had played this.👍
Congrats! 🍾🎈🎉
If I was the groom, I would have insisted on: ruclips.net/video/DVx8L7a3MuE/видео.html
:)
Your too cool 🙂😜
Classic
Great progression and harmonies - reminds me of Chuck Berry's "You Never Can Tell."
Best wedding song on market
Nick Lowe is one of favourite male singer of all time
1955 Ford Thunderbird
I've seen him a few times, especially up close at Daryl's House. He is the Jesus of Cool!!!
Nick Lowe - a case of a guy who writes great catchy fun songs but doesn't take himself too seriously.
This song absolutely KILLS.
The 80s were magical, colorful! Just Awesome 😎
I had the good fortune to see Nick Lowe with Rockpile at The Palladium on 14th Street in NYC many years ago. The Palladium is long gone, but the memory of a GREAT show are with me forever ❤👍🏻👏🏼🎶🎵!
First time hearing this, id only heard dave Edmunds version before.
Don;t like to admit, first time I have heard this but instant, fantastic.
Nick Lowe is a rocknroll god
As the frontman for many bands, I can relate to this song! I really did know many Brides when they used to rock and roll! LOL
So what are you implying?
@@LoneLee2022 LOL
This is a MUST PLAY staple at weddings here in Newfoundland. Its used for the Dance with the Bride. Guys get around the bride, have a quick dance and move on, Sharp Dressed Man by ZZ Top is usually the song picked for the Groom to dance with the women. All in good fun.
My immediate thought was that this should be a wedding standard, but nobody knows it here in the US.
Oh ya! the groom made the whole reception...funny.
Yes, I heard that a time or two at weddings (fortunately, ones at which I work). The only times I've danced at weddings were with my sister at her first wedding, and once with a very pregnant bridegroom. Both occasions to ROCK LOBSTER. On both occasions, we were the only people on the dance floor, as we knew the old folks were all waiting for more painfully slow country songs. I was very careful to avoid any impression I was straight, so I limited my dancing at weddings, and could never get any boys to dance. :)
Isn't a NL wedding without this song. Gets everyone out on the floor without a doubt!
a " very pregnant bridegroom " !? Transgender, Gender re-assignment, Cool !
I'm 64 and I don't thick ill ever get to old for this
I'm 75 but I know I won't get too old for this. You're only old if you want to be
Youngster, I'm 69.
@@cantalope67 Mr.Jackson,Sir. My comment was for music609lover. Keep on ROCKIN" !!!
I know ...Hey!!!:)
Got the best music 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
I saw his mate and co writer, Dave Edmunds do this song live with an amazing band in 2006 , It tore the place apart. Love this version too. It really is a great mood lifter.
he is the soldier in this vid.
Thank you!! I could swear I knew a version of this song that was a couple beats quicker tempo, and wanted to say Dave Edmunds. Found this on a rabbit hole (rabbit hunt?) for Cruel To Be Kind.
Yer I thought Dave Edmunds sang this so thanks I think Dave's version actually better this us OK jist the same
@@magicwandfour Dave Edmunds on lead guitar and Terry Williams on drums, in the video.
@@magicwandfournot Dave.
A common story!
As a dj in the 80's , I played this at every wedding. The brides loved it. Great party starter!!!!
@LisaK71000 2 each dear!
That secret smile was pretty blatant
This is a great tune and my band used to play it out in the clubs in Akron , Ohio about 20 yrs ago.
Just a fucking awesome song and video...love Nick the Knife....cheers from Pennsylvania
Great Who poster @ 2:58.
Great song makes me remember that the past and present 🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁 life goes on lucky to be around for musicians and singers in the best band around the world and living in the music over the years ago still pumping it out they are so good very different types of life great vibes greeting from Rodney Australia up with the music
A classic form August 1985. I really miss the `80s...
1st time hearing this. What a great road song! English rock....Who knew!!! The name Nick Lowe sounded sorta familiar, then read he had song "Cruel to be kind".... There it is. I'm 56 and I remember that 1.
I'm so jealous......I wish it was my first time cos then I'd have the joy and delight of discovering Nick Lowe all over again! Long live the Basher!
Absolutely
Wasn't much "secret" about THAT smile, huh? 🤩 I love how so many videos from the 80's were so literal, acting out the lyrics (her dad buying them a lover's nest, etc.). These little quick vignettes of actors doing exactly what the lyrics are singing. You saw that a lot in the early days of MTV, before directors/bands knew what to do. Not everyone had Duran Duran budgets to fly to Sri Lanka with a film crew and play around with elephants and walk on beaches and in temples, so it was kept very "by the numbers". I love this song. I bought the 45 after seeing the video.
How on earth did this never even touch the charts?
Maybe because Dave Edmunds had already smashed it. 😃
Thanks!
heard this for the first time tonight and loved it..... cant believe i never heard it before ..... loved rock music my whole life . i was born in 1980 ...... maybe i was to young to remember or they just dint play it on Atlanta radio stations that often .
As good a rock video as I've ever seen. Great tune.Why is NickLowe not a lot better known?
Because he's shy..............