Everyone thinks that their generation's music is the best but only my generation are correct in that assertion. We were truly fortunate to be teens in the 80s.
It annoys me to some extent that eventually some young hipster:pretentious knob will come along and say "OMG I WAS BORN IN THE WRONG GENERATION!" yeah I'd like to see them try living without their computers; iPods and what have you for at least a day...
Possibly the only band from the 80's who sound even better today than they did then. I don't think most people appreciate what we lost when Billy died. Genius.
Just so hard to choose between this and The Party Fears Two, and all because of the genius of Billy Mackenzie. Brilliant and captures the early 80`s spectacularly.
Jesus - I loved the Associates, summer 82, just finished my A levels with my whole life in front of me so full of promise. Now here I am almost a pensioner. But one thing I can say, I have had a fucking blast, and been very successful so no complaints whatsoever. If only we could turn back time and do it all over again.
I just discovered them because a comment on The Cure's "Cut Here", where Rob Smith regrets not to go out with his dear friend. I'm amazed with Billy's voice, and all the band talent. They were beyond their time. Awesome!
@@eljamandy1776 Why is my comment ridiculous? He was talented, he was good-looking, he should have loved his life. But apparently depression hits no matter what.
The lovely and talented Martha Ladly - formerly of Martha and the Muffins. Played keyboards on the Sulk L.P. A very cool new wave synth gal - now a professor of design.
Found out Martha was from the Muffins that fact blew my mind this week during Lifted Lockdown working from home. She is a Dr now. Beauty as well as brains. Imagine having being in Martha and the Muffins and the Associates on your list of achievements aswell as Design and a Dr.
billy was so refreshing in the 80s, a seriously talented musician who didnt take himself too seriously. where as everyone else took them selves way too seriously
It says they recorded one song in the bathtub- It probably was "Blue Soap" . I had that on either and ep or 7' single. What a cool song. It had the sound of a shower running- but it sounded so cheesy it could have been something frying in a pan. "Blue soap, I' m washing it down" lol Love them. RIP Billy
Thank you, some real music. The 80s not all bad! The Associates, Japan, Squeeze, Terry Hall, The Beat, The Teardropes, Simple Minds to mention a few. errrr Big Country. What ever happpend to Buster?
@P6AKO Fox at Stourton as well Thursdays the bouncer with the grey hair who looked about 60 at the time but was 40's max .... Used to be some sweethearts there, oh to be 20 something again.........
What do you mean !!! ....I go to the shop on the corner every week and today(Saturday) as a special treat to myself I may be going 4 a walk in the park !!
Did we all know that the faux-violinist (and actual keyboard player), Martha Ladly, was also part of 'Martha & The Muffins' and played keyboards on 'Echo Beach'? Top lady!
TOTP it may have been, but Billy just has the craic and steals the mic from the lovely lady yet seems not to know just how awesome this track is............heavenly.
Everyone thinks that their generation's music is the best
but only my generation are correct in that assertion.
We were truly fortunate to be teens in the 80s.
Except - all our lot were trying to sound like David Bowie
Нам очень повезло, что наша юность пришлась на 80-е
It annoys me to some extent that eventually some young hipster:pretentious knob will come along and say "OMG I WAS BORN IN THE WRONG GENERATION!" yeah I'd like to see them try living without their computers; iPods and what have you for at least a day...
yeah, but in the 80s - we happened to be right... ours was so the best music generation
AGREE .............
Possibly the only band from the 80's who sound even better today than they did then. I don't think most people appreciate what we lost when Billy died. Genius.
Some people are just too good for this world, Billy was one of them.
God like band god like singer god like soul god like song god like death.
Their stuff was so off the wall - brilliant - no other band like them. God I miss the 80's.
would not get made today
Amen
Me too , every day .😢
Just so hard to choose between this and The Party Fears Two, and all because of the genius of Billy Mackenzie. Brilliant and captures the early 80`s spectacularly.
Billy is a legend with an unbelievable voice, sadly missed
He was CHARISMA personified. ❤️
This is true drum and bass! Stunning. 80’s music was the best. So original and diverse. Every band had their own image and style.
Why did I forget about The Associates all these years? I'm ashamed. So happy to discover them again!! Completely unique. xx
How can someone have so much talent - love you Billy McKenzie - gone but will never be forgotten x
So Handsome and those cheekbones , full on cool personified.
And those move are subtle but fit the track perfectly .
Not sure if about Billy or about Martha
Where has this song been all my life ? Wow !! What a powerful throbbing fantastic dance song !! I'm so glad I was advised to check them out !!!
Jesus - I loved the Associates, summer 82, just finished my A levels with my whole life in front of me so full of promise. Now here I am almost a pensioner. But one thing I can say, I have had a fucking blast, and been very successful so no complaints whatsoever. If only we could turn back time and do it all over again.
What a handsome Dundonian chap. With such a voice. Such a shame.
I just discovered them because a comment on The Cure's "Cut Here", where Rob Smith regrets not to go out with his dear friend. I'm amazed with Billy's voice, and all the band talent. They were beyond their time. Awesome!
The Sulk album is amazing.
Martha Ladly a stunning talented LADY!
It was awesome being a teen in the 80's with great music like this......!!!
What talent, he could have done so much!, totally origonal bless u billy
Was great artist
What a voice and what a Bass line !!
Beautiful Billy, we miss you so much! Wherever you are, I hope you're at peace.
Incredible, what a track, such memories!
A great era for music - having just been forced to listen to 2 hours of my step-daughters 'Jay-Z' music, this is heaven.
What a bassline....
It really is
....that's for sure, He's killing it. One of those players like Heaven 17's John Wilson. Still fresh today ;-)
Mik Karn? reminds me.. although not fretless
Agreed, to be a teen in the Golden era 1979 to 1984, was wonderfull, wonderfull time
fantastic, i loved him when i was 12 and still love him at 42! what a loss, great smile, great voice . wonderful to see again.
So much fun and so much style. Billy was a class act by any standards...bloody depression causes so much pain and loss...
True and sometimes all it takes is a talk with someone who can listen.
@@emmetdonnelly2072 I think there is more to Billy's death and so much death in his family the music industry is involved
To great artists RIP Billy and Alan
One of Scotland's gems.
I wouldn't go that far.
Nice to hear this being used in the Ashes To Ashes finale.
How someone so talented and so good looking could take his own life is just beyond me. R.I.P. Billy I'll always love your music.
ridiculous comment
@@eljamandy1776 Why is my comment ridiculous? He was talented, he was good-looking, he should have loved his life. But apparently depression hits no matter what.
A lot of this music went over my head as a teenager but how fantasic to rediscover this brilliant band all these years later...
Please tell me more I'm differently born in the wrong time. This new music now sucks.
The lovely and talented Martha Ladly - formerly of Martha and the Muffins. Played keyboards on the Sulk L.P. A very cool new wave synth gal - now a professor of design.
Pure God given voice, I miss you Billy
this guy and sal solo 2 of the best,,,,no body as good at the moment
Martha Ladly back in the day ..... beautiful
She looks rather nice in that business suit.
One of the Muffin Marthas. They had very boring jobs as office CCCleerckkkks.
Found out Martha was from the Muffins that fact blew my mind this week during Lifted Lockdown working from home. She is a Dr now. Beauty as well as brains. Imagine having being in Martha and the Muffins and the Associates on your list of achievements aswell as Design and a Dr.
@@mirandafriday4023 She's also in some Btyan Ferry videos.
2022 still great
Still fresh. I always thought the bass player was on speed. Unbelievable.
Apparently they all were.
@@wattage2007
The tale’s of their stay at the Holiday Inn in Swiss Cottage is legendary.
good old speed
very good ..damn i miss the early 80s 82 the best..music was incredible...so was everything else!.......it sucks so bad now.....unreal....
It's beautiful this band and this song sum up everything that awesome about the 70s and 80s.
" every breath you breathe belongs to someone there". Genius
Great performance, set design and love the digital drain down effects - still stands up brilliantly in 2024
Just a great 80's track that has to be played to fully appreciate and piss off those people who could not stand Billy's fantastic voice and talent RIP
Incredibly 16 years ago today since Billy died. He had one of the finest voices ever and is sadly missed xx
Now 26 years..............
The pain never leaves. Rip Billy
timeless track
what a unique voice and style !
You are right, the finest voice ever.
Was privileged to see them live-sadly missed....
RIP Billy, forever missed.
Surely THE best voice out of Scotland since "Billy" Wallace!
The line : " refridgeration keeps you YOUNG AT Heart " , ,, what a line !!!
Literally my favourite tune of all time. Amazing!
billy was so refreshing in the 80s, a seriously talented musician who didnt take himself too seriously.
where as everyone else took them selves way too seriously
Just started listening to Sulk recently and it rocketed up my list of top 80's albums - only just behind the Queen is Dead.
Wonderful absolutely wonderful.
AMAZING song! Was in my head all through my GCSE exams today!! When the synth comes in at the chorus it just sounds awesome!
Timeless tune, R.I.P. Billy mate!
Their seemed to be some great music coming out of Scotland in the early 80s very original songs and sound and bands
The EARLY to Mid 80's.... The BEST 'POP' MUSIC EVER !!! AS IN .... EVER !!!!!!! This falls into that criteria.
Superb bass from session musician Michael Dempsey.............
Carsick Mick It's great, but it's MADDENING too because you keep expecting it to drop to bass level and it never does. Crazy stuff
youandwhosearmy? well, it does for the verses
he was an original member of the cure left to join the associates cos he thought the cue were becoming a bit gloomy
the cure were becoming more gloomy
That's EXACTLY, word for word, what our parents said about our music in the 80s. :-)
I used to go to the country club when i was a teenager.....brings back memories.
loved it and still do !
Loved the microphone tussle back in the day and it's still great.
fantastic brings back great memories R I P BILLY
Beautiful man, so talented, . RIP billy....😞🙏
Whilst listening to this classic,
I'm reminded of the immortal words of Gene Hunt "Were in the Sweet Spot"
Billy, what a guy. Never forgotten. If Martha's ( more importantly the family) out there....not forgotten. Ever :)
I think this was out about the same time I finished school, 1981 !
It says they recorded one song in the bathtub- It probably was "Blue Soap" . I had that on either and ep or 7' single. What a cool song. It had the sound of a shower running- but it sounded so cheesy it could have been something frying in a pan. "Blue soap, I' m washing it down" lol Love them. RIP Billy
love this track. so sad he died.
Он обладал ангельским голосом. Его четыре октавы просто потрясают.
Aaaaaaaaaaaah Great Tunes/Great Times/Surprised I Lived Through The Madness..!! Wot A Bubble Tho..!!
This is just glorious.
His voice was unique.
Thank you, some real music. The 80s not all bad! The Associates, Japan, Squeeze, Terry Hall, The Beat, The Teardropes, Simple Minds to mention a few. errrr Big Country. What ever happpend to Buster?
great tune love it
@P6AKO Fox at Stourton as well Thursdays the bouncer with the grey hair who looked about 60 at the time but was 40's max ....
Used to be some sweethearts there, oh to be 20 something again.........
And i couldn`t agree more with both you and rugbydazz, great, great times.
What do you mean !!! ....I go to the shop on the corner every week and today(Saturday) as a special treat to myself I may be going 4 a walk in the park !!
Did we all know that the faux-violinist (and actual keyboard player), Martha Ladly, was also part of 'Martha & The Muffins' and played keyboards on 'Echo Beach'?
Top lady!
it is brillant it was the 80's pure and simple
Thats epic that is!....Associates formed in 1979
Morton Harket looks Like Billy MacKenzie you mean !
What a bass line !!
Beautiful voice. R.I.P. billy
Did we all know that the keyboard player, Martha Ladly, was also part of 'Martha & The Muffins' and played on 'Echo Beach'?
Top lady!
Breath taking in every way !!
Still love you Billy.x Fantastic.x.
A remarkable song
Those were the days.
TOTP it may have been, but Billy just has the craic and steals the mic from the lovely lady yet seems not to know just how awesome this track is............heavenly.
The Country Club. Great title, great tune!
cool song
Every thing about this song is good.
I TO WHEN TO THE SUMMERHILL. & BACK THEN I HAD A SUIT THE SAME.... HAPPY DAYS.
...and lovely martha to boot...Great band.
Billy invented charisma! 😍❤
Amasing guy...I'll say no more with a tear
Great track and yes, Martha was so sweet!
I had a jacket like that in navy blue, I loved it lol
@gauguin456 Thanks for explaining the meaning of the song. This casts an entirely different light on it, and says a lot about Billy himself.
OMG I love her.