So sad to hear that Karl Wallinger, AKA, World Party has passed. Behind Lennon/ McCartney and Jagger/Richards he was my favourite songwriter. His songs were super melodic and filled with love, peace, positivity and hope for the world and mankind. He will be sadly missed but has left a superb legacy of work. My favourite song is "Sunshine" from Bang!
Yeah. I feel like even when he was being downbeat, like with Ship of Fools, it was delivered in the form of a warning with hopes that people would listen and think about it and try to do better. I really can't bear the idea that he's gone.
I’ve been to over 1500 live shows in my life. The World Party show in Paradiso Amsterdam in 1990 was the one that made me feel a happiness I have never experienced again during a concert after that night. The music and the way it was presented to us in combination with how the audience responded to it was something that was was deeply felt but also so natural. That says it all for me about Karl. One of the greatest composers/musicians of all times.
Thank you for putting this together John; a lovely list and heartfelt tribute. I saw World Party three times, the first being in August 2006 at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach, CA. Sort of a comeback tour after his long lay-off due to his brain aneurysm . Full Band with Karl in very good humour. He had explained the nature of his illness and how he'd had to relearn playing and singing from scratch. The song that had the potential to get the better of his memory was of course, the aformentioned "Who Are You" so he sang all the lyrics from multiple sheets of paper while strumming his acoustic - the effect was much love and support from the enthusiastic audience. Thinking about it now, a little bit Dylanesque with the cue-cards! I last saw him in June 2015 in Seattle with his band as a three piece but the musicianship and performance was top-notch and Karl's very python-esque humor in full-flow. I guess being the guardian of the environment he was, one comment I remember was concerning the ugly Alaskan Way Viaduct that interrupted most of the lovely views of Elliot Bay and the Puget Sound from downtown - his put-down of 20th century city planners being particularly biting. Don't worry Karl, the 21st century version heard you. The viaduct is gone, the road is buried in a tunnel and the view is clear for you now. R.I.P.
Solid list John. Goodbye Jumbo came my way by a friend who wanted me to get back to music as a whole and not just Beatles, Stones & Dylan when I was 23 in the Army. I fell for his voice, the guitar and wordplay. I called him the moment I heard he passed. I owe him and Karl my respect for the music and turning me onto it. I wished I could have caught them in concert more then the one time I did see them but marriage and kids and then his health didn’t make it possible. Like so many after that down period of his I moved on to older kids and new artists as well as the usual bands I never stop listening to like Dylan, the Stones and the Beatles and ELO and 10CC. Cheers John.
"Egyptology" is such an amazing album from start to finish. I really love "Whole of the Night." I agree with you about "Way Down Now." There was a band on the local pub circuit called Black Water Draw that used to play this song, and they'd seamlessly merge it with "Sympathy For The Devil," and then come back out again into "Way Down Now." It's hard for me to pick a favourite, as all of his music has such meaning to me.
Love World Party, Karl's death a very unpleaasant surprise. Steve Harley too -- hopefully you'll do one on him also. So sad, big parts of our youth are dying off now :(
glad you did , world party, [karl wallinger], agree with [way down now ], as my top fave but also [is it like today , [thought it would have been in your list, a stunning, poignant song ] and all come true [from private revolution , lp], is haunting , [and [kingdom come ][let the kingdom come ], message in the box [ thank you world [thank you karl], [love all world party albums [goodbye jumbo, is my very fave [and bang] but love all,
Glad you put Basically in there too, John. . One of my faves too. They did great b sides - Time on my Hands and Holy Water are fab too. I snuck into the afternoon soundcheck at the Oxford 02 warm up gig in 2012, before they played the Albert Hall. I met and chatted with Karl for 5 minutes. Such a lovely guy. I'm sure there are several great albums worth of unreleased music in the can - he was always noodling away in his studio. I dearly hope they get released at some point. Karl was a great songwriter, he always had something important to say. Bit like Lennon. RIP.
I had completely forgotten about these guys over the decades of life, but the moment you started talking about them it all came rushing back to the forefront of memories. I really enjoyed them and Way Down Now is a classic. I think it’s time to revisit their catalog of work.
Hello John THANK YOU so much for the mention. We were thrilled. Glad you’ve put Love Street in the list. I don’t know if you’ve heard of the B-side called Mystery Girl? Also, Karl recorded an amazing version of #9Dream and World Without Love, the McCartney/Peter and Gordon song. These were also besides from various singles. Let’s do an interview some day. I have many more stories for you. Anyway, here is a RUclips link for a lot of World Party rare tracks that weren’t necessarily included on the Archaeology box set. Please enjoy. Keep up the good work and why aren’t major networks employing you to make documentaries? 😉 Good night to yasall and God bless ya Stephen Dawson.
Thanks for this walk through memory lane ! Would have added "Is It Like Today" somewhere ! Oh and it's "She's The One", YTO is a (great) Paul Simon song ;-)
Yes, I liked "Is It Like Today?" so much when I heard it on the radio, I went out and bought the vinyl single, which was an unusual occurence at the time. Existential Angst. Still play it. "Basically" (No.15 on the list) is the B side. Still play that too.
Something about the gentle pondering of life in *Is it Like Today?* from *Bang!* made it my own #1 song. I'm surprised not to see it on your list, but I allow that a song can resonate more or less with different people for various reasons. Either way I'm sorry we're both bereaved and it's nice to remember him and his music, at least.
Funny you mention ELO. The first time I heard “Call Me Up” from Egyptology, I thought it was Jeff Lynne! Great album. I wish I had gotten to see World Party live.
Very nice tribute for a talented musician and songwriter. I got into World Party with Goodbye Jumbo but drifted off after Bang!. After the video I have listened to Dumbing Up and have enjoyed it. First track opening line did immediately bring to mind Baby You're A Rich Man though but the album is very good. Interesting re the ELO thing and I think it's justified both in terms of his voice and songs, but not on production. I always heard a touch of both Mick Jagger and Bob Dylan in his voice. I also thought the lead singer of the New Radicals (You Get What You Give) had a similar vibe. But overall he died tragically early but left us with some wonderful songs. I was surprised that Is It Like Today? wasn't on your list but as you always say we have our own tastes.
Isn't It Like Today is pretty fine though I have overplayed it somewhat and I find some of the lyrics don't really scan or else I don't much like the line 'I really want to know about this'. I had completely overlooked Dumbing Up although I bought it at the time! wonderful album
@@johnheaton5667Well thanks for opening my ears to Dumbing Down. Around the time I found World Party I also found Jellyfish who have wonderful songs and lyrics but imploded after two perfect albums. Andy Sturmers voice has similarities to Karl Wallinger.
Ship Of Fools #1 Is it Like Today. #2. Wish youd told me why the others you cite are better than these two. Bit obtuse...rather like relegating Steve Harleys classic to the basement . No. We loved these songs for good reasons.
So sad to hear that Karl Wallinger, AKA, World Party has passed.
Behind Lennon/ McCartney and Jagger/Richards he was my favourite songwriter.
His songs were super melodic and filled with love, peace, positivity and hope for the world and mankind.
He will be sadly missed but has left a superb legacy of work. My favourite song is "Sunshine" from Bang!
Yeah. I feel like even when he was being downbeat, like with Ship of Fools, it was delivered in the form of a warning with hopes that people would listen and think about it and try to do better. I really can't bear the idea that he's gone.
Always on my mind. and love street, my favourites. Rest in peace Karl .
Great tribute, John. There are plenty of treasures to explore. I was lucky to have seen World Party live in Liverpool l RIP Karl
R.I.P Karl and thanks for doing this John.....Peace and Love to everyone.... Terry Tutor
my thoughts exactly except for the part where i identify myself as having the first name terry!
a giant loss to the music world, R.I.P. karl, as i look out my glass window i am very sad
I’ve been to over 1500 live shows in my life. The World Party show in Paradiso Amsterdam in 1990 was the one that made me feel a happiness I have never experienced again during a concert after that night. The music and the way it was presented to us in combination with how the audience responded to it was something that was was deeply felt but also so natural. That says it all for me about Karl. One of the greatest composers/musicians of all times.
Great video,John.
R.I.P. Karl Wallinger.
Prayers to his family.
Saw Karl at The royal court . Lennon , Bowie and now Karl . All he gave was himself …world without love .
Thank you for putting this together John; a lovely list and heartfelt tribute. I saw World Party three times, the first being in August 2006 at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach, CA. Sort of a comeback tour after his long lay-off due to his brain aneurysm . Full Band with Karl in very good humour. He had explained the nature of his illness and how he'd had to relearn playing and singing from scratch. The song that had the potential to get the better of his memory was of course, the aformentioned "Who Are You" so he sang all the lyrics from multiple sheets of paper while strumming his acoustic - the effect was much love and support from the enthusiastic audience. Thinking about it now, a little bit Dylanesque with the cue-cards!
I last saw him in June 2015 in Seattle with his band as a three piece but the musicianship and performance was top-notch and Karl's very python-esque humor in full-flow. I guess being the guardian of the environment he was, one comment I remember was concerning the ugly Alaskan Way Viaduct that interrupted most of the lovely views of Elliot Bay and the Puget Sound from downtown - his put-down of 20th century city planners being particularly biting. Don't worry Karl, the 21st century version heard you. The viaduct is gone, the road is buried in a tunnel and the view is clear for you now. R.I.P.
Solid list John. Goodbye Jumbo came my way by a friend who wanted me to get back to music as a whole and not just Beatles, Stones & Dylan when I was 23 in the Army. I fell for his voice, the guitar and wordplay. I called him the moment I heard he passed. I owe him and Karl my respect for the music and turning me onto it. I wished I could have caught them in concert more then the one time I did see them but marriage and kids and then his health didn’t make it possible. Like so many after that down period of his I moved on to older kids and new artists as well as the usual bands I never stop listening to like Dylan, the Stones and the Beatles and ELO and 10CC. Cheers John.
"Egyptology" is such an amazing album from start to finish. I really love "Whole of the Night."
I agree with you about "Way Down Now." There was a band on the local pub circuit called Black Water Draw that used to play this song, and they'd seamlessly merge it with "Sympathy For The Devil," and then come back out again into "Way Down Now."
It's hard for me to pick a favourite, as all of his music has such meaning to me.
Thanks for reminding of some of the great songs Wallinger has given us. Such a sad loss!
Love World Party, Karl's death a very unpleaasant surprise. Steve Harley too -- hopefully you'll do one on him also. So sad, big parts of our youth are dying off now :(
I never would have guessed you were a World Party fan. My band used to play "Is it Like Today".
glad you did , world party, [karl wallinger], agree with [way down now ], as my top fave but also [is it like today , [thought it would have been in your list, a stunning, poignant song ] and all come true [from private revolution , lp], is haunting , [and [kingdom come ][let the kingdom come ], message in the box [ thank you world [thank you karl], [love all world party albums [goodbye jumbo, is my very fave [and bang] but love all,
Glad you put Basically in there too, John. . One of my faves too. They did great b sides - Time on my Hands and Holy Water are fab too. I snuck into the afternoon soundcheck at the Oxford 02 warm up gig in 2012, before they played the Albert Hall. I met and chatted with Karl for 5 minutes. Such a lovely guy. I'm sure there are several great albums worth of unreleased music in the can - he was always noodling away in his studio. I dearly hope they get released at some point. Karl was a great songwriter, he always had something important to say. Bit like Lennon. RIP.
I had completely forgotten about these guys over the decades of life, but the moment you started talking about them it all came rushing back to the forefront of memories. I really enjoyed them and Way Down Now is a classic. I think it’s time to revisit their catalog of work.
Hello John
THANK YOU so much for the mention. We were thrilled. Glad you’ve put Love Street in the list. I don’t know if you’ve heard of the B-side called Mystery Girl? Also, Karl recorded an amazing version of #9Dream and World Without Love, the McCartney/Peter and Gordon song. These were also besides from various singles. Let’s do an interview some day. I have many more stories for you. Anyway, here is a RUclips link for a lot of World Party rare tracks that weren’t necessarily included on the Archaeology box set. Please enjoy. Keep up the good work and why aren’t major networks employing you to make documentaries? 😉
Good night to yasall and God bless ya
Stephen Dawson.
Nice tribute. All great songs. I’d add “Sunshine” and “Is It Like Today.”
I was expecting ‘is it like today’ to be in there. But, a great list nevertheless. Thanks John.
One of the best songs ever.
Absolutely 🙏🇬🇧
Thanks for this walk through memory lane ! Would have added "Is It Like Today" somewhere !
Oh and it's "She's The One", YTO is a (great) Paul Simon song ;-)
Yes, I liked "Is It Like Today?" so much when I heard it on the radio, I went out and bought the vinyl single, which was an unusual occurence at the time. Existential Angst. Still play it. "Basically" (No.15 on the list) is the B side. Still play that too.
And the very beautiful instrumental, Outro from Arkology- absolutely gorgeous piece of music, short but so good 🙏🇬🇧
'Take it Up' is an incredible song. I'm happy it made your list.
Something about the gentle pondering of life in *Is it Like Today?* from *Bang!* made it my own #1 song. I'm surprised not to see it on your list, but I allow that a song can resonate more or less with different people for various reasons. Either way I'm sorry we're both bereaved and it's nice to remember him and his music, at least.
Here comes the future, is brilliant too.
Goodbye jumbo RIP karl
Funny you mention ELO. The first time I heard “Call Me Up” from Egyptology, I thought it was Jeff Lynne! Great album. I wish I had gotten to see World Party live.
Very nice tribute for a talented musician and songwriter. I got into World Party with Goodbye Jumbo but drifted off after Bang!.
After the video I have listened to Dumbing Up and have enjoyed it. First track opening line did immediately bring to mind Baby You're A Rich Man though but the album is very good.
Interesting re the ELO thing and I think it's justified both in terms of his voice and songs, but not on production.
I always heard a touch of both Mick Jagger and Bob Dylan in his voice. I also thought the lead singer of the New Radicals (You Get What You Give) had a similar vibe.
But overall he died tragically early but left us with some wonderful songs. I was surprised that Is It Like Today? wasn't on your list but as you always say we have our own tastes.
Isn't It Like Today is pretty fine though I have overplayed it somewhat and I find some of the lyrics don't really scan or else I don't much like the line 'I really want to know about this'. I had completely overlooked Dumbing Up although I bought it at the time! wonderful album
@@johnheaton5667Well thanks for opening my ears to Dumbing Down.
Around the time I found World Party I also found Jellyfish who have wonderful songs and lyrics but imploded after two perfect albums. Andy Sturmers voice has similarities to Karl Wallinger.
Thanks for mentioning *Basically*, but you really should have included *Sooner or Later*
Cheers, and RIP Karl.
Nearly made it…bubbling under!!
GoodBye Jumbo, RIP!
Never knew Guy Chambers was in Word Party. That explains Robbie's cover of She's The One' Great video. Such a sad loss
Dylan cover on the first World Party album: "All I Really Want To Do"
Dumbing Up is his best work, I think.
SHE'S The One
Yeah sorry about that…sub conscious mistake!
I thought you'd have " Is it like today " on your list.
It just missed the cut (for me!)
Ship Of Fools #1
Is it Like Today. #2.
Wish youd told me why the others you cite are better than these two.
Bit obtuse...rather like relegating Steve Harleys classic to the basement .
No. We loved these songs for good reasons.
Hard to choose 15…hard to pick and hard to rank…but it’s only my list remember…a lot of great songs bubbling under!
Thanks John, glad you took the trouble.
I'm a greatest hits type...will check yours out, sense you know far more than me
Personal art eh?
Book of the dead...what about STEVE HARLEY 😮
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