They started off as a jazz/funk jam band in The Isle of Wight with no vocals. They toured the UK for 2 years before signing a record deal in 1980. When they got signed, they decided to audition vocalists and couldn't agree on one. Finally, their bassist, Mark King, and keyboardist Mike Lindup decided to trade vocals and ended up with their signature sound of King on low tenor and Lindup on falsetto. The original lineup of King, Lindup, guitarist Phil Gould, and drummer Boon Gould put out their best material from '81-'87 before the brothers left. If you're new to them, here's my suggestion of albums to check out: 1. Standing In The Light 2. World Machine 3. Running In The Family
'Saw them live once in Columbus back in the day. I did not know who they were or had ever heard any song of theirs. They were amazing!~ I managed a restaurant right next to the performance venue. I got four free tickets to any concert at any time -- we fed their bands. Three dear friends came rushing into my office one afternoon and asked to get into the concert. Having four tickets, I went with them. L42 was mind-blowing...
Mark King is the ultimate performer. He can play bass, chew gum, and sing all at the same time. I jest not, go look up some of their live shows. Absolutely magnificent! 💯
Born in 1974 and I remember when this song came out, man what a classic 80s tune! Wish I could go back to the 80s ❤ best decade of my life! Great video btw!
I had the World Machine and Lessons in Love albums as a teen. I moved to NYC and had a roommate who had lived in the UK. Only then did I find out they had a TON of other albums! Now I have them all. One of the best bands ever!
Saw them three times when I was stationed in the UK in the 80's. I remember the day this album dropped. Mark King is an incredible bassist. If you really want the funk, try "Kansas City Milkman".
the original line up of Mark King, Mike Lindup, Phil and Boon gould were simply awesome live, but their mangement wanted them to be more and more commerical and the brothers did'nt agree and left, for me Level 42 died that day and have never been the same since, but i still love listerning to their alumbs upto Heaven in our hands
One of THE SONGS of the 80s. Timeless classic!!
They started off as a jazz/funk jam band in The Isle of Wight with no vocals. They toured the UK for 2 years before signing a record deal in 1980. When they got signed, they decided to audition vocalists and couldn't agree on one. Finally, their bassist, Mark King, and keyboardist Mike Lindup decided to trade vocals and ended up with their signature sound of King on low tenor and Lindup on falsetto. The original lineup of King, Lindup, guitarist Phil Gould, and drummer Boon Gould put out their best material from '81-'87 before the brothers left.
If you're new to them, here's my suggestion of albums to check out:
1. Standing In The Light
2. World Machine
3. Running In The Family
'Saw them live once in Columbus back in the day. I did not know who they were or had ever heard any song of theirs. They were amazing!~ I managed a restaurant right next to the performance venue. I got four free tickets to any concert at any time -- we fed their bands. Three dear friends came rushing into my office one afternoon and asked to get into the concert. Having four tickets, I went with them. L42 was mind-blowing...
I still have my cassette tape of Level 42, love them
Hahahahahaha thats awesome!!!! I love Level 42!
@@pulse880radio4 Me too!!!! And I love my Level 42 cassette as a treasure. Best regards from Chile!! 💪🎶
Mark King is the ultimate performer. He can play bass, chew gum, and sing all at the same time. I jest not, go look up some of their live shows. Absolutely magnificent! 💯
hahahaha I'm always so worried for him with that gum. LOL.
@Susan Higgins Ikr? I'm just waiting for him to accidentally swallow it. 😮 😅
Don't forget, he also did all that while hanging from a wire harness, flying around above the stage like freakin Peter Pan! Awesome!
😂😂😂😂
My brother was a massive fan, he followed them everywhere and even got to know Marks mum and dad. They sent him Christmas cards for quit a few years.
Born in 1974 and I remember when this song came out, man what a classic 80s tune! Wish I could go back to the 80s ❤ best decade of my life! Great video btw!
In my sixties and still listening
The Slap bass is just crazy 🥰🤩🤩🤩
I had the World Machine and Lessons in Love albums as a teen. I moved to NYC and had a roommate who had lived in the UK. Only then did I find out they had a TON of other albums! Now I have them all. One of the best bands ever!
First found Level 42 in the late '80s when they opened for Tina Turner (GF suggestion) and have been a lifelong fan ever since!
This is a great band! Love their music!
Saw them three times when I was stationed in the UK in the 80's. I remember the day this album dropped. Mark King is an incredible bassist. If you really want the funk, try "Kansas City Milkman".
This played on the store radio 8 times a shift at Ross Dress for Less. Didn't appreciate it then but it's a masterpiece 30 years later.
Great lyrics
Sorry to re-post but this is how to do a reaction, listen first, speak after, well done sir.
Best slap bass player of all time.... straight OG. No 7 on billboard top 100
Love this BANGER ❤️👍 love your reaction 😂
Thank you so much!!! LEVEL 42 is a beast!!
Their bassist Mark King is a beast 🎸💯🦨💤
Great stuff...I am diving into their catalogue as a 47 year old man...
Awesome band.
Haha ikr can’t believe we are old now! That music was so great. Time flies.
First heard them in 1985 with this song, I was 11. I’m 48 now. Good stuff.
@@Mavis308 one of my favorite songs of all time. It never gets old.
Subbed!
You jamming to all the good ole skool 80s. I love it!❤
Great reaction, awesome tune, level 42 ,great musicians timeless classic,love it,🎹🎶🎸🎵🎷🎶🎹🎶🎺🎸🎹🎶🔊🔉🎤
Thank you so much ….. love this group!
I❤️ this song 🎶! It’s in my Top 25!
My favorite Band and why I Bass...!!!
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@@bassthumper7331 oh wow!!! you are good.. ive always wanted to learn bass. keep at it brother!
the lyrics are moving..... thanks for the sub panel.... good move.... cheers for 2022 from Vermont
the original line up of Mark King, Mike Lindup, Phil and Boon gould were simply awesome live, but their mangement wanted them to be more and more commerical and the brothers did'nt agree and left, for me Level 42 died that day and have never been the same since, but i still love listerning to their alumbs upto Heaven in our hands
Thanks for the like, every play any 80's electro hip hop , like capt. Rock, unknown dj, Egyptian lover,
Mark King a great bass player !
Feel the Music, Takes Respect, Love, Brains and Teamwork.
Yes Men, Thank's ! 👍😎🎸🎶🔊
Love this band
me Too!!
I have the extended version on record. Love this band
Highly recommend another Level 42 song - "Children say!"
Love games
I’m an army brat and it’s so sad that the United States has never realized that it’s still segregated in music
There’s so much music to discover
You gotta check out their "A physical presence" live album in one listening.
Caution : you'd probably want to have a smoke after it...
2024 still touring
If you get the chance, check out shakatak, easier said than done or night bird
Do a reaction to Level 42 Sirens
Check out Song For America by Kansas. It's lit!✌
Thank you … I love Kansas …. Adding it to the list
this guy heard this song before. it's not an honest reaction