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  • NEW VIBE!| FIRST TIME HEARING Level 42 - Something About You REACTION
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  • @kerrihennebury7616
    @kerrihennebury7616 9 месяцев назад +287

    This song is pure 80’s joy

  • @surlechapeau
    @surlechapeau 9 месяцев назад +462

    Their "Lessons in Love" was another top 20 hit on the US charts in the mid-80s

    • @lajuaniarice2105
      @lajuaniarice2105 9 месяцев назад +15

      Yessss That was my Jam!!! I hope they react to it!! 👍🏿

    • @Doktor_Apokalypse
      @Doktor_Apokalypse 9 месяцев назад +11

      Absolutely

    • @clydeotoole7663
      @clydeotoole7663 9 месяцев назад +9

      Agree, fantastic song, and can make you wistful while listening to it. I think that's the big difference between Lessons and Something About You - both are great, really catchy, but Lessons can kind of grab your emotions a bit and make you think.

    • @frankrodriguez2999
      @frankrodriguez2999 9 месяцев назад +7

      I like the movie its used in Hot pursuit (1987) with John Cussack

    • @donnakubiski5572
      @donnakubiski5572 9 месяцев назад +4

      @@frankrodriguez2999 I like that movie too. I'm a big John Cusack fan. I watched it many times since I had the movie on VHS. Agree they need to react to "Lessons In Love".

  • @Khalid15325
    @Khalid15325 5 месяцев назад +37

    The back singer singing in falsetto gives chills

    • @boofuls
      @boofuls 2 месяца назад +4

      Mike lindup

  • @csharporbflat2006
    @csharporbflat2006 9 месяцев назад +189

    Another vote for Level 42’s “Lessons In Love”! That song had a great baseline!

  • @herminiahernandez1512
    @herminiahernandez1512 9 месяцев назад +89

    Can't have an 80s playlist without this song.

  • @trottheblackdog
    @trottheblackdog 9 месяцев назад +231

    I love Level 42! What a great take! Mark King, the vocalist, is also the bass player and he's fantastic.

    • @benshafer5198
      @benshafer5198 9 месяцев назад +13

      Have to see or hear him live to truly appreciate his talent. Their live LP "A Physical Presence" is a showcase for him. Bunch of nasty solos lol. Top three bass players I've ever heard for sure; Maybe the best

    • @MrOzmanic
      @MrOzmanic 9 месяцев назад +4

      To see Mark King in full flight you only have to watch " Mr Pink"

    • @TheDaffygluk
      @TheDaffygluk 9 месяцев назад +3

      React to level 42 live at Wembley 1986

    • @TheDaffygluk
      @TheDaffygluk 9 месяцев назад +1

      It has most of their best songs

    • @eastendwideboy
      @eastendwideboy 9 месяцев назад +7

      The best thumb in music

  • @twenty3enigma
    @twenty3enigma 9 месяцев назад +10

    The funky bass part and the lead vocals are both from front man Mark King.

  • @pandaparty999
    @pandaparty999 9 месяцев назад +100

    I’m so sad you didn’t watch an actual video with this! Mark King is such an amazing bass player and lead singer.. along with his iconic gum chewing. Michael Lindup with the falsetto. I love the 80’s ❤

    • @Mcgiver699
      @Mcgiver699 8 месяцев назад +6

      Saw them a couple of days ago and they were amazing, still gigging and going strong.

    • @JF-NYC-NJ-Girl
      @JF-NYC-NJ-Girl 4 месяца назад +4

      YES!! they should’ve watched the video!!!!

    • @strafe604
      @strafe604 Месяц назад +3

      @@JF-NYC-NJ-Girl The video absolutely brings it to another level! Especially with the added in ghostly laughs and roars that Mark's clown character was doing towards the end. These guys would be blown away with that video!

    • @BeefSupreme-vk9sz
      @BeefSupreme-vk9sz Месяц назад

      Ya his gum chewing and awkward disturbed movements, the insane clown look, this was like a Pink Floyd video from the time, the camera angle was great too, very English feel, classic video🤘🤪🤘

  • @iangudgin6536
    @iangudgin6536 9 месяцев назад +162

    "Running in the Family" is another fantastic track from Level 42. Incidentally, the bass player is also the lead singer.

    • @jdw5678
      @jdw5678 9 месяцев назад +5

      That's a good one; another great song by them is "Children Say" -- strong jazz feel.

    • @timwestcott361
      @timwestcott361 9 месяцев назад +6

      Living It Up , Hot Water and Heaven In My Hands

    • @jaredgollnitz5258
      @jaredgollnitz5258 7 месяцев назад +5

      He plays bass, sings, and chews gum at the same time in their live performances… that’s what you call a MACHINE.

  • @minxiv7
    @minxiv7 9 месяцев назад +112

    Such a 80’s vibe song ❤ look at Amber dancing! Love this one!

    • @magneto7930
      @magneto7930 9 месяцев назад +5

      It is such a joy to watch her reactions!

  • @A1B2C3-y6k
    @A1B2C3-y6k 7 месяцев назад +34

    Level 42 are still touring hard in the UK and Europe. Still packing out theatres. They have an amazing back catalogue and had loads of really big hits back in the day. One of my favourite bands of all time.

    • @Dularr
      @Dularr Месяц назад +2

      Possible US tour this fall

    • @A1B2C3-y6k
      @A1B2C3-y6k Месяц назад +2

      @@Dularr Go and see them if you haven't already. Fantastic live.

  • @bythesea2784
    @bythesea2784 Месяц назад +6

    Back in the day I used to listen to level 42 the base guitar is was out of this world

  • @redchick5278
    @redchick5278 9 месяцев назад +151

    This is one of my favorite songs!! Glad you liked it!! ❤😄😎

  • @renecole2341
    @renecole2341 9 месяцев назад +38

    Its one of those songs that just gets to you.

  • @williammueller9960
    @williammueller9960 Месяц назад +6

    I love the song, but you two are a breath of fresh air. Nice and happy people. Thank you for the smile.

  • @davidsurgick2670
    @davidsurgick2670 5 месяцев назад +8

    "Children say", "It's over", "Silence", "Good man in a storm", Freedom someday", "Leaning me now", "Two hearts collide" are among my favorites from them. There's many more. Awesome group.

  • @anacarvalho3264
    @anacarvalho3264 9 месяцев назад +95

    The 2nd British invasion of the 80's was amazing and Level 42 was part of that incredible wave. Mark King was so underrated as a base player and as a vocalist.

    • @jelly-baby
      @jelly-baby 9 месяцев назад +5

      He really wasn't underrated

    • @jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering
      @jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering 9 месяцев назад +2

      Eh…. I don’t think he WAS underrated as either tbh .. sorry 😅
      👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @gershman23
      @gershman23 9 месяцев назад +3

      In fact he was so 'rated' as a world-class bass player (and specifically 'slap' style) that his agents had his hands insured for 2 million BP back in the mid-80's.

    • @vincenthopwood1240
      @vincenthopwood1240 9 месяцев назад

      Along with Tears for Fears, The Cure and Depeche Mode, I was all about British Synth Pop back 7n the day. Level 42 remains the only one of those bands I haven't seen live. 😥

    • @jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering
      @jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering 9 месяцев назад

      @@jglencarr5390 Mike King runs the Kings arms in Bristol mate , we were talking about Mark King , you know , that decent bass player from Level 42 ? The 80’s band?… you must know who I’m talking about ? He used to have his bass nearly all the way up to his armpits ?… yeah , that’s the one !
      I didn’t know Mike King played Bass , I’ll ask him about that next time I’m in Bristol at his pub 👌……😂😂😂😂😂😂👀
      👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @CynicAtLarge
    @CynicAtLarge 9 месяцев назад +191

    People don't give the lyricism of 80s UK synth pop enough credit. Bands like Level 42, Howard Jones, OMD, etc. - listen to the words. It's poetry, not just a few lines with a hook and bridge.

    • @sunnybearbuds
      @sunnybearbuds 9 месяцев назад +5

      You are awesome.

    • @danielmankowski922
      @danielmankowski922 9 месяцев назад +5

      Love you mentioned OMD, Secret is such a jam!😊

    • @QuicknStraight
      @QuicknStraight 9 месяцев назад +2

      @@danielmankowski922 Pandora's Box is one of the great pop songs of the early 90s

    • @bjdefilippo447
      @bjdefilippo447 9 месяцев назад +6

      Howard Jones is amazing. I hope they do a much deeper dive into them and OMD both.

    • @PjRjHj
      @PjRjHj 9 месяцев назад +1

      I like Level 42, but come on, they had some of the cheesiest lyrics out there

  • @joannehenry8273
    @joannehenry8273 9 месяцев назад +24

    Mark King is a Monster!! His bass playing is fab and I love his voice too! Great tune and great production as well!

  • @relevantbrother8964
    @relevantbrother8964 9 месяцев назад +15

    Love this group... This is my 2nd favorite song of theirs. Their best song imo is 'Leaving me now ".. A beautiful ballad.

  • @revgurley
    @revgurley 9 месяцев назад +35

    I discovered Level 42 because a boy I had a crush on in middle school had the tape. In an excuse to speak to him, I asked if I could borrow his tape? While the boy and I never had a relationship, I was introduced to Level 42. Great band, great song!

  • @diannebleacher6156
    @diannebleacher6156 9 месяцев назад +33

    This song has such an awesome vibe. It brings me such 80’s memories! Love the lead singer’s voice! ❤

  • @daveopdahl6556
    @daveopdahl6556 9 месяцев назад +7

    I approve of Level 42.

  • @Eric4471066
    @Eric4471066 9 месяцев назад +32

    Something About You was Level 42's very first Top 40 hit in America. The song did peaked at the #7 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the spring of 1986. Mark King was the front man, lead singer, lead bass guitarist and co-founder of Level 42. This song is a banger!!!

    • @genaroperez81
      @genaroperez81 8 месяцев назад +1

      Totally agree. I think he's got to be one of the most underrated vocalist of the 80's.

  • @coolcpa3321
    @coolcpa3321 9 месяцев назад +38

    I was an American ex-pat living and studying in London 1986. This song and the entire album was played everywhere. I still have the CD (the entirely new format for albums at the time). Love Level 42 and London!

  • @brianezell5790
    @brianezell5790 9 месяцев назад +30

    This is one of the dopest jams ever!!! The groove is 🔥. The bass line is 🔥! The vocals and harmonies are tight.

  • @richardyoung2578
    @richardyoung2578 9 месяцев назад +28

    Level 42 is a British band known for their distinctive style that combines elements of pop, funk, rock, and new wave music. The band was formed in 1980 on the Isle of Wight and achieved significant success during the 1980s and 1990s.
    Some key information about Level 42:
    Formation: The band was formed by Mark King (bass, vocals), Phil Gould (drums), Boon Gould (guitar), and Mike Lindup (keyboards, vocals).
    Musical Style: Level 42's music is characterized by a prominent and skillful use of bass guitar, often played by Mark King, who is known for his slap and pop bass technique. Their sound is a fusion of pop, funk, and rock with a strong emphasis on rhythm.
    Hits: Level 42 released several successful albums and singles, including "Lessons in Love," "Something About You," "Running in the Family," and "It's Over." These songs helped the band achieve widespread recognition and commercial success.
    Personnel Changes: Over the years, the band saw some personnel changes, with different members joining and departing, but Mark King remained a constant and iconic figure within the group.
    Albums: Some of their notable albums include "World Machine" (1985), "Running in the Family" (1987), and "Guaranteed" (1991).
    Popularity: Level 42's music was popular in the UK and other parts of Europe, as well as in the United States, where they had a strong following.
    Hiatus and Reunions: The band went on hiatus in the 1990s but reunited in the 2000s for various tours and new albums.
    Level 42's music continues to be enjoyed by fans of the band and has left a significant mark on the music scene, particularly in the realm of 1980s and 1990s pop and funk music.

  • @martinbovey1885
    @martinbovey1885 6 месяцев назад +7

    Back in the 80's in the UK this is what we called Jazz Funk; Mark king lead vocals and bass guitar brilliant!

    • @artbyvince
      @artbyvince 5 месяцев назад

      It was actually called Brit Funk from what I recall, but yeah, it did involved a jazz feel.

    • @martinbovey1885
      @martinbovey1885 5 месяцев назад

      maybe where you are they called it Brit Funk, but where I am in the UK we all called it Jazz Funk I was a DJ at the time, take care...

  • @AmirFazadh
    @AmirFazadh 9 месяцев назад +32

    Seen them 3x, backstage twice, on the bus once. Mark King is the reason I play bass today! Heard them and said “WTH? I wanna do THAT!!!” And I did! Thanks for reviewing Level 42!

  • @highheartwellness
    @highheartwellness 9 месяцев назад +36

    Love the vocal combination of Mark King and Mike Lindup on this song, as well as on Lessons in Love

  • @Magus99
    @Magus99 6 месяцев назад +9

    One of the best bands EVER! This was their mega hit in 1985. The time that this was top 40, there were no cell phones, no personal computers, no social media and people really connected with each other. It was a happy, fun, amazing time. I remember the time before all the 'advancements' and wish I could go back.
    There is the live version of the same song from 1985: ruclips.net/video/hwPWSRVpR9Q/видео.htmlsi=jI38xXEBN1RZaUd9

  • @arwiviv
    @arwiviv 9 месяцев назад +9

    My eldest daughter is 33 now. When my wife went into labor (with our eldest daughter, ALL those years ago), this is the song that I remember playing on the radio as we rushed to the hospital. This song will always be very special to me. Whenever I hear it I always think about my daughter.

  • @docj72
    @docj72 9 месяцев назад +17

    Just inject the 80s nostalgia directly into my veins, please

  • @IgnorantCrayon
    @IgnorantCrayon 9 месяцев назад +45

    If you are enjoying the bass, Level 42 is a great band to listen to. Mark King is amazing.

  • @kevinhaynes2699
    @kevinhaynes2699 9 месяцев назад +3

    Saw them in concert back around 1987 when they opened for Madonna on the "Who's That Girl " tour. A great concert and tickets were just $25 back then, miss those days.

  • @TWariner
    @TWariner 3 месяца назад +12

    Mmm 80s. Nothing beats the 80s. My teen years.

  • @AVGuyhall
    @AVGuyhall 9 месяцев назад +25

    One of my favorite songs in the whole world. Thanks for listening to this! If you watch a live performance, Mark will lay down that funky bass line, sing lead and chew gum at the same time. It's a shame this group didn't get more recognition for their talent.

  • @rickhawk22
    @rickhawk22 9 месяцев назад +41

    Yaaassss!! Level 42! Finally! One of my favorite bands. Banger of a song from their catalog! So many great songs by them. You should see a video with Mark King slapping his bass. He has a unique way of playing it. Very talented. He is also the lead vocalist.
    Next song should be "Lessons in Love" you can watch that video as it shows then playing the song.
    "Love Games" was off their first album and more of a jazzy tune but so good!
    "To be with you again" is a fantastic deeper cut single and It's Over is a heartbreaking break up song that brings tears.

    • @joannelong8056
      @joannelong8056 9 месяцев назад

      Yes - gotta see how high the man slings that bass!

  • @enriquetheprofessor
    @enriquetheprofessor 5 месяцев назад +4

    This is my favorite by the group. I think its one of the most "feel good" songs ever recorded. Very infectious. Lead singer is good too.

  • @johntreboryen1149
    @johntreboryen1149 9 месяцев назад +30

    Lead singer is Mark King the blonde guy in the images, he's also the bass player. The uniqueness of almost giving the bass guitar parity with the lead is sheer genius. Check out Lessons In Love another great hit

    • @trevorsaunders580
      @trevorsaunders580 7 месяцев назад

      I do believe that Phil Lynott played Bass in Thin Lizzy, and wrote the songs. So it's nothing new.

    • @johntreboryen1149
      @johntreboryen1149 7 месяцев назад

      @@trevorsaunders580 you're quite right he did, my point is really that it's not a common thing. Loads of time for the Lizzies

  • @VictoryNotVengeance
    @VictoryNotVengeance 9 месяцев назад +9

    80’s music: There’s something about you♥️
    ‘Nuff said🫶🏻

  • @estoy1001
    @estoy1001 9 месяцев назад +12

    The radio stations played played the hell out of this (along with
    Toto's Africa & Kansas' Carry On Wayward Son) back in the day.

  • @B_GNation
    @B_GNation 9 месяцев назад +8

    Finally, you guys did this song. Not only did Mark King provide one of the best basslines of the 80s with this, but the track in general is AWESOME. Congratulations on discovering Level 42.

  • @philiegolf48
    @philiegolf48 Месяц назад +1

    So much talent came out of our small island throughout the decades ❤ amazing

  • @cathyritchie2812
    @cathyritchie2812 9 месяцев назад +59

    Love this 80’s tune, takes me back to some great times. Another band to give a spin is World Party, especially “Ship of Fools”. Cheers from Canada and yes to Maple Mondays! 🇨🇦

    • @seanswinton6242
      @seanswinton6242 9 месяцев назад +1

      Oh Definitely! Huge World Party and Karl Wallinger fan here! I would also recommend their 90's ballad "She's The One." Many of their songs were definitely Beatles influenced but totally their own sound. I thought they would have been bigger. Unfortunately, many the great UK artists at that time were more successful in Europe. Radio and MTV were fixated on particular artists, Hard Rock, Dance, and US Alternative bands. Were it not for MTV shows like "The Cutting Edge", Joel's Holland's show, and "120 minutes," we could have missed them.

    • @billdecat855
      @billdecat855 9 месяцев назад +3

      I've been trying to have them do an all 🇨🇦 female Friday for months. Mix it up with Diana Krall, Bif Naked, Amanda Marshall.

    • @danielmankowski922
      @danielmankowski922 9 месяцев назад +2

      ​@@billdecat855 My idea of a good female Friday would be a three for all from Canada 🇨🇦 featuring: Darby Mills, Lee Aaron, and Sass Jordan!

    • @deankraehenbuehl7060
      @deankraehenbuehl7060 9 месяцев назад +2

      Majorly underrated song “ Ship of Fools “ From Australia

    • @georgeb6079
      @georgeb6079 9 месяцев назад

      Video of Trump and putin are the best on ship of fools

  • @rickwheeler5496
    @rickwheeler5496 9 месяцев назад +33

    Level 42 is an incredible band, and Mark King is a phenomenal bass player. You can't go wrong with any of these songs:
    Leaving Me Now
    Lessons in Love
    Running in the Family
    To Be With You Again
    It's Over
    Children Say
    Heaven in My Hands
    Take a Look
    Tracie
    The Sun Goes Down (Living It Up)
    Love Games

    • @anneb5603
      @anneb5603 9 месяцев назад +3

      All my faves!

    • @TheT0nedude
      @TheT0nedude 8 месяцев назад +2

      Yeah, all great and Leaving Me Now is fantastic.

    • @mrfallstrom
      @mrfallstrom 7 месяцев назад

      LOVE GAMES! That bass line is a killer. (I saw them live three times in the 80s. Super musicians!)

  • @dustinwright9700
    @dustinwright9700 8 месяцев назад +7

    This is an iconic song from my childhood. Wave pool in the summer with this playing in the background. The 89s was a beautiful experience.

  • @wiemasen
    @wiemasen 9 месяцев назад +6

    Level 42 is a very talented band. They have many good songs.

  • @user-qr5mr4gr2k
    @user-qr5mr4gr2k 9 месяцев назад +34

    Mark King is a fantastic bass player, slap bassist more than anything credit where credit is due . They were pretty big in the 80s, with hits like living it up, which I think you would thoroughly enjoy, lessons in love etc.

  • @mallardtheduck406
    @mallardtheduck406 9 месяцев назад +22

    This Song was extremely Awesome and I am an '80's Rocker. The key, and chord progressions are phenomenal. Mark King is an amazing bassist!! I wanted to mention the vocalist is the keyboardist, I had a Yamaha p515 and used to play this progression, there are three different keyboards being played, he is super talented. Btw, in the '90's I listened to Bone: Thugs-N-Harmony, I have an eclectic taste in Music, I would listen to them, then a KISS tune. Music is meant to be fun.

  • @kimcutts6153
    @kimcutts6153 8 месяцев назад +9

    "Living It Up" & "Lessons In Love" are 2 more hits of theirs from the 80s. See if you can watch them performing for the next reacted, you just have to see Mark King's unique way of playing the base. Great band, and im really glad you both enjoyed it. ❤🎼🎸🇬🇧

  • @j4r4lly22
    @j4r4lly22 9 месяцев назад +12

    Still touring in 2023. Saw them at the Cliffs Pavillion in Southnd last Sunday. Such a great band with so many great tracks. "Thunder Thumbs" Mark King is the bassist and lead singer.

    • @anneb5603
      @anneb5603 9 месяцев назад +1

      I'm so jealous. Saw them in Brighton and Guildford in 2018. Then lockdown. I think they tour every two years.

    • @crusaderxavier
      @crusaderxavier 8 месяцев назад +1

      Saw them at the Sage on the 22nd. Saw them with my dad and grandparents

  • @Jude_196
    @Jude_196 9 месяцев назад +20

    One of my Hubby's favorite bands!! THANKS for bringing back memories of him....been so QUIET, here. Was a crotchety ole hippie - but, he was MY ole hippie!! RIP, MY LOVE! They have a much more diverse catalog, tho - this was more "popish"....GREAT vocals!! Great lyrics to this one, although a lil' simple!! HUGS, YA'LL!! ❤❤❤❤

  • @wiltchamberlainisthegoat13
    @wiltchamberlainisthegoat13 9 месяцев назад +16

    There’s just something about this song!! 😄 Yet another creative, brilliant song from the mid-80s! It has that classy, sophisticated, modern-sounding vibe to it. 🥰

  • @agresticumbra
    @agresticumbra 9 месяцев назад +2

    When I met my husband in 1988, this band was amongst the CDs he had. If I can recall correctly, his newborn CD library had Level 42, Peter Gabriel, Beethoven, Al Jarreau, INXS, RUSH, Alan Parsons Project, Larry Carlton, Stanley Jordan, Djavan, and Vangelis. Feel like I'm forgetting a couple. Anyway, I introduced him to Andreas Vollenweider, Sade, Teena Marie, Luther Vandross, Alexander O'Neal, Phyllis Hyman, etc. Since he loves jazz, I was surprised he hadn't come across Sade. The first concert we went to see together was Dianne Reeves. Perhaps react to Dianne's song "Better Days" sometime.
    Over the decades, our music library has only expanded. During the pandemic lockdown, we splurged on a turntable, and are slowly rebuilding our vinyl library.

  • @willowvee5844
    @willowvee5844 8 месяцев назад +8

    Thanks guys! My long time favourites! Level 42 make me so happy! Even my adult kids love them, and still play them loud! Yes, that bass! Mark King is a bass boss!🤩

  • @TheDudeFromFairfax-tw2rz
    @TheDudeFromFairfax-tw2rz 9 месяцев назад +16

    This reaction made my heart happy ...
    Five other songs I heard around the same time (if you haven't already)
    - "Shattered Dreams" by Johnny Hates Jazz
    - "Captain Of Her Heart" by Double
    - "Baby I Lied" by Deborah Allen
    - "Broken Wings" by Mr. Mister
    - "Hard Habit To Break" by Chicago
    The last two ... The lead singers are the bassists. 😅

    • @TheDudeFromFairfax-tw2rz
      @TheDudeFromFairfax-tw2rz 9 месяцев назад

      One minor add … Deborah Allen did a live version of her song on the Mike Huckabee’s TV show and he played bass in a different key. It was a good video.

  • @Citizenesse8
    @Citizenesse8 9 месяцев назад +9

    Gosh, I still love this song. It's just a great pick me up and a positive thing.

  • @iloveseble
    @iloveseble 9 месяцев назад +1

    This (and their song, Lessons in Love) are two of my favorite 80s songs ever! Both life my spirits every time I hear them ❤

  • @Fairygrl_TW
    @Fairygrl_TW 9 месяцев назад +2

    Def screams 80s that everyone loved. One of their biggest hits in the U.S. Thanx so much, stay groovy, Peace

  • @cring768
    @cring768 9 месяцев назад +10

    I absolutely LOVE this song. The lead singer is also the bass player. The falsetto part (chorus) is sung by the keyboardist. Check out their other hit "Lessons In Love"

  • @sherrihayward4500
    @sherrihayward4500 9 месяцев назад +4

    FINALLY!!! IVE BEEN REQUESTING LEVEL 42 FOR OVER A YEAR!!!! THANK YOU!!!

  • @dallasknight4854
    @dallasknight4854 9 месяцев назад +2

    My father unfortunately pass away last year. He was a guitarist and the front man of a UK band called Brandy. The band Brandy even played in Germany they never made it big but would still continue as we say in England playing at Pubs and clubs. When I was 8 years old my dad had a second job as a DJ at the weekends when the band split up but later got back together when my dad was in his late 50s. He absolutely loved level 42 all the great guitarists like Eric Clapton prince Jimi Hendrix and many more. So hearing this song brought back some memories my dad was also mad for Tina Turner he told me she had great legs but I could not tell my mum that. Miss you Dad❤

  • @nickyd6457
    @nickyd6457 9 месяцев назад +6

    Such a great song! Got you both dancing in your chairs 🕺🕺🕺. “Lessons in Love” is another huge hit from Level 42 xx

  • @susancampbell6981
    @susancampbell6981 9 месяцев назад +14

    Thank you for reacting to this one. One of my favorites. I love Mark King’s voice and the music definitely has a funky vibe.

  • @RichardWilson-be8zp
    @RichardWilson-be8zp 9 месяцев назад +11

    The whole world machine album is 🔥. The Bass is kicking on most of the tracks.

    • @vincenthopwood1240
      @vincenthopwood1240 9 месяцев назад

      World Machine remains one of my all-time favorite albums. 😊

  • @thomasp.3796
    @thomasp.3796 2 месяца назад +1

    The lead singer, Mark King is also the bass player. Great band with a lot of great songs. And yes, the bass is one of the main instruments in all their songs.

  • @leemallard
    @leemallard 9 месяцев назад +2

    Mark Raymond King (born 20 October 1958) is an English musician. He is the lead singer and bassist of the band Level 42. King is known for his slap style of playing the bass guitar, with MusicRadar describing him as "the guy who put the slap in pop during the 80s"... "Man with the Golden Thumb." He is such a good bass player that his hands were insured in the late 1980s for a fortune. >>

  • @QuicknStraight
    @QuicknStraight 9 месяцев назад +19

    As a teenager, I used to watch Level 42 playing the pubs around where I lived back then (Leatherhead area, Surrey) before they hit it big with Love Games. Great band. You should have picked a video that showed the band playing live. Mark King is a great bass player and vocalist, but the band are all musically skilled. And the Shep Pettibone remixes of some of Level 42's songs are brilliant!

    • @JohnLovesSpain
      @JohnLovesSpain 9 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks for this tip, will check Shep out 👍

    • @mgnzmn9362
      @mgnzmn9362 9 месяцев назад +3

      Yessss! The Shep Pettibone Remixes are Perfect! Can it be that songs are sligthly sped up? Makes them even better 🎉

    • @wendyrossiter1349
      @wendyrossiter1349 9 месяцев назад +1

      First band I saw at Guildford Civic still love them my favourite is Love Games

    • @markgreenstreet9759
      @markgreenstreet9759 9 месяцев назад +1

      Guildford uni

  • @BillGraper
    @BillGraper 9 месяцев назад +4

    I remember buying this 45 in 1986. Great tune!

  • @leroyrs
    @leroyrs 9 месяцев назад +4

    What a great choice. Level 42 had a lot of good stuff. Hot Water, Running in the family, Lessons in Love, Love Games, World Machine, Living it up, Micro Kid... I saw them live in 1988 - Mark King is an amazing bass player.

  • @markchawner1586
    @markchawner1586 9 месяцев назад +2

    From "The Chinese Way" to "Guaranteed" every track is a Gem from Level 42 ! For Bass, their track "Hot Water" is just Sublime .....

  • @RM6737
    @RM6737 9 месяцев назад +8

    Finally, Level 42! Please react to Lessons in Love. Runing in the Family was also a big radio hit here in Europe, a kind of jazzy pop song (their background is, afterall, jazz). They have other great songs as well. Also watch a live performance (Mr. Pink, for example) to fully apreciate Mark King's bass playing ability.

  • @christopherten-eyck4473
    @christopherten-eyck4473 9 месяцев назад +13

    Awesome voices. No auto tuned used. Real talent. Thanks for another great reactions. Made my night 🌙 ❤️. Hello again from pa USA 🇺🇸.

  • @jkbezo1
    @jkbezo1 9 месяцев назад +2

    Good bass guitar on a new wave synth pop classic. This band has lots of good songs.

  • @UnclePengy
    @UnclePengy 9 месяцев назад +2

    This song will put you in an 80s mood!

  • @char8222
    @char8222 9 месяцев назад +9

    This one takes me back to high school 😊 I love Level 42 and this one of my favorite songs of theirs. Some of my other favorites, which are definitely worth checking out are “Lessons In Love”, “Running In the Family “, and “Two Solitudes “

  • @sabrinaaustin8432
    @sabrinaaustin8432 9 месяцев назад +9

    I AM SO GLAD Y'ALL DID THIS! THIS IS MY GO TO JAM!!! I could listen to this twice a day and never get sick of it!!!!!

  • @mikeg981
    @mikeg981 15 часов назад

    I haven't seen you two in a minute. Level 42 is my favorite band bar none. They do have all kinds of styles they play. They started out as a funk jazz band. Listen to their first big hit off their first album called "Love Games". Also an African type beat in the True Colours album with the song "The Chant Has Begun". Ballads from the World Machine "Leaving Me Now" and off the Running in the Family album "It's Over" some of the best ballads I've ever heard, especially the latter. Also a deep, constant heavy bass songs off the World Machine album are "A Physical Presence" and "Coup D'etat" are just a few I will mention. There is an instrumental off their first self-titled album called "Heathrow" that's great.

  • @cletus1n3
    @cletus1n3 9 месяцев назад +2

    This was never one of my favorite songs, but now when I hear it on the radio I always let it play out because even though it wasn't a favorite, it was everywhere, and now when I hear it it is like time travel back to then... The 80's was so much fucking fun that I always listen to the songs from then that take me back, even if they weren't a favorite then. Either way, they were connected to my life at that time, and they take me back, and I'll take that little time trip any day at all! (Howard Jones songs really do this to me, I wasn't into him at all back then, but when I hear him now I'm instantly remembering things from back in the day...)

  • @throwabrick
    @throwabrick 9 месяцев назад +4

    This was one of the most 80s songs of the 80s. Pretty much every school dance for years had this song. So many first kisses to this song.

  • @jonathanm71
    @jonathanm71 9 месяцев назад +12

    A favorite song from the 80s. Wish they had more great songs.

    • @carlgibbons5777
      @carlgibbons5777 9 месяцев назад

      What? lol Level 42 has a TON of great songs. THIS song is not even in my top 20 by them.

  • @KatherineSkullr
    @KatherineSkullr 24 дня назад

    One of my favorite 80's songs. I remember watching the music video on MTV when I was a kid!!

  • @hoyode49
    @hoyode49 Месяц назад

    Level42 carried the consummate musicianship of the 70s into a new decade with remarkable effect

  • @lt6134
    @lt6134 9 месяцев назад +7

    One of favorite 80s songs.
    Try You Win Again for some 80s BeeGees!

    • @seanswinton6242
      @seanswinton6242 9 месяцев назад

      Yes! Those drums on that song were epic! I'm surprised they haven't been sampled more often.

    • @lt6134
      @lt6134 9 месяцев назад

      @@seanswinton6242 actually no drums. Mo created the “stomps” & beginning sounds in his garage, then sampled them. But he would never tell how he created the sounds- though many interviewers asked.

  • @dathorndike4908
    @dathorndike4908 9 месяцев назад +8

    For me, it's the combination of the two voices. The lower register of the lead and then the falsetto coming in on the bridge and then the double harmony in the chorus that really get me every time I hear this song.

  • @pytube777
    @pytube777 13 дней назад +1

    Making mistakes is part of life’s imperfections. Wow!!

  • @rayward43
    @rayward43 9 месяцев назад +3

    Level 42 was my first live concert back in the day. This was one of their big hits; the other most well known track is “Leaving Me Now”. You need to see a clip of them playing as the way Mark King slaps the bass is quite unique. My favorite track is “Lying Still”, which is beautiful, melancholy, haunting and memorable. For a real heavy bass track, even by Level 42 standards, try “Good Man in a Storm”. It’s all great stuff.

  • @marksimpson1991
    @marksimpson1991 9 месяцев назад +11

    LEVEL 42 IS AWESOME!!! So many hits! Probably quite a few songs you didn't know were them. Play as many as you can!

  • @whodatguy8213
    @whodatguy8213 9 месяцев назад +8

    Mark King is not only the lead singer but also a very respected bassist. His style is very rhythmic and unique.

    • @Jude_196
      @Jude_196 9 месяцев назад +1

      Just SLAPPIN'!!! :) SO GOOD!

    • @seanswinton6242
      @seanswinton6242 9 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@Jude_196One the best! He's my favorite. Mark King is a monster! For them to get the some of the best of Mark's bass, they need to hear their earlier work like from their "True Colours" album or them live.

    • @seanswinton6242
      @seanswinton6242 9 месяцев назад

      I began playing drums before moving to bass.

  • @mikekling
    @mikekling 9 месяцев назад +7

    So glad you got around to Level 42 - this song was my JAM when I was a kid!! Running in the Family and Lessons in Love are a couple other tracks of theirs to check out! Love y'all - keep smiling!!

  • @colintihema522
    @colintihema522 9 месяцев назад +5

    Watch the live version and you'll see just how good of a Bass player mark king really is

  • @rddav1
    @rddav1 9 месяцев назад +3

    Mark King bass playing is the G.O.A.T. His live performances are fantastic! This song is during there pop phase. There earlier stuff is fusion jazz and that's where you'll hear his outstanding bass work! Love this band!

  • @miamivicefanatic9736
    @miamivicefanatic9736 9 месяцев назад +6

    Lindup's falsetto is everything! 🎶

    • @artdogg50
      @artdogg50 9 месяцев назад

      Yeah I've always enjoyed the back and forth interplay between him and Mark King. It's not something you see much anymore.

  • @JAZZKATGROOVES
    @JAZZKATGROOVES 4 дня назад

    So really happy you guys like this band I listen to them when I was 15 in ‘85 when that song came out got all the cassette and cds at the time when they were out in the 80s and 90s if you that song was jamming Children say and Kansas City Milkman from one of the early albums 😎🎸🎹🎶✌🏾Level42 Right On!👍🏾

  • @bloodnokgoon5020
    @bloodnokgoon5020 9 месяцев назад +5

    Level 42 are an epic and iconic 80's band - so many great tracks! 😎 Plenty more to do from these guys. Running in the family, Hot Water, Lessons in Love, The Chinese Way - funktastic 😎👍

  • @willowway4104
    @willowway4104 9 месяцев назад +3

    Loved them so much. The lead ♥️ they have this song that made me cry for years after a breakup…….

  • @rebeccawilson9933
    @rebeccawilson9933 9 месяцев назад +7

    I am lying here singing along. This is one that takes me back to high school every time. I saw the title, dumped my movie, and raced here. Ahhh…

  • @sassymess7111
    @sassymess7111 9 месяцев назад +1

    LOVE this song! And "LESSONS IN LOVE"!

  • @ajakuk1
    @ajakuk1 9 месяцев назад +2

    Lessons in love. Running in the family. This group is from a little brittish island called the Isle of Wight. I'm here on holiday as I type.