45 year old mum of 6 sitting my bedroom smiling at the good memories of all the people i met in the 80's that changed my world for the better,through heartaches,hardships and beyond the music kept us going x
I am 51 listening to this in the middle of a pandemic. Love this song because my friend Peter loved it. He passed in 1985 of cancer. Feeling total comfort. ❤
I was 17 years old when I first heard of the English Beat and what an experience that has me listening to this track and the Band the same way I did 34 years ago!! Thank-you so much!!!🍻👊❤❌⭕
Was at the Isle of Wight scooter run 2021 and all the music come but to life for me, I was a rude boy back in the day and 80s is where we are, that gave us music and good times
Weird how this song makes me time travel back to my earliest childhood memory, was 7 years old, my sister was 8 dad had just painted our bedroom and this was playing on the radio, still remember the strong smell of the sky blue enamel paint drying and him laughing, smoking a ciggie. 😁
cant forget this one since 1981, good times and a sense of unity... something great happened in those years but sadly appears to be gone. music, as always, changed.
@ Andy Williams was the first...1963. This song has been covered by so many artists like Amen Corner, Madeline Bell, Julie London, Patti Page, Alton Ellis, Skeeter Davis, Bobby Darin of cours, Paul Anka, Bobby Rydell, Renegade Soundwave, Percy Faith, Chad & Jeremy, and The Beat at last.
Oh babes..I have a Donna Summer I Feel Love original LP, and also a stereo system with record player from 94 or 95 to play it on..but lost my needle years ago. You just made me want to ebay a new needle. Cheers babes!x
Look at myself...58 years..nothing left of my blond hair, face, the 24/7 good vibe. So pleased that i was in the 80's 21 and was pretty awhere of the beauty of that time
Happy 65th Birthday Dave Wakeling. 19 February 1956 Birmingham, England. I always loved that Two Tone / Reggae playing style you have. ie.. The Specials / The Skatalites
Heard these guys playing live at Alexandra Palace 8th Sept - support for Toots and the Maytals. Their set was the highlight of the show for me.....Along with 1 hour of old school reggae/ska/rocksteady being spun by David Rodigan!!!!. Add in Lee Scratch Perry and it truly was a night to remember..... sore feet + wet through with dancing by the end of the night!!!
i was to young for this era but was gonna live it going to a specials concert in 1980 made news for fights was on lock down till 16 i was 5 then yes true was taken by relative loads of venues about with ska comming back even northern soul big night around country alot of events around usa and europe ska and mod acts
l'm 56 yrs old now but one second into any English Beat song takes me right back to when l was in my 20's. Ahh the 1980's a fantastic fun blur of a time!
uess, there's no use in hangin' 'round Guess, I'll get dressed and do the town I'll find some crowded avenue Though it will be empty without you Can't get used to losin' you No matter what I try to do Gonna live my whole life thorough Loving you Called up some girl I used to know After I heard her say "Hello" Couldn't think of anything to say Since you're gone it happens every day Can't get used to losin' you No matter what I try to do Gonna spend my whole life thorough Loving you I'll find somebody, wait and see Who am I kiddin', only me 'Cause no one else could take your place Guess, that I am just a hopeless case Can't get used to losin' you No matter what I try to do Gonna spend my whole life thorough Loving you Can't get used to losin' you No matter what I try to do Gonna spend my whole life thorough Loving you
Saw English Beat at a concert in Truckee, California back in 2008, met Dave backstage, a great guy, he gave me his time to talk, it was great, I lived in England from 78-81 when they just started out!
I was too young in 1980 to connect with The Beat and ska/skinhead culture was for the older kids, but I remember hearing this for the first time at my Debs (Debutante Ball, like an Irish version of Prom Night) in 1990. Looking back it seems a strange choice for the DJ, to play during a slow dance set, ten years later. but I was instantly captivated by it, I had to find out what it was. It sounds so radical for a pop song too, all the heavy echoes and distant vocals. I'm glad he played it cos it got me into the band. Can't remember much else about that night lol
i remember this coming out in the spring of 1983 , i'd just turned 20 . i went in to hmv and bought this , boxer beat by jo boxers and our lips are sealed fun boy 3., with some birthday money i had .
I am old enough to remember this and be both surprised and pleased by English band The Beat's rework in reggae style. Still have their LP (and the turntable).
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62 years old and reminiscing profusely. I love it.
Same here, only one year later. Gonna dance into my grave!
@@MrChannel2010 I left school in 1983 but loved ska.
Big Up Lass, proper tune!
59 and grateful for this music right now 🎶
1980. Met my husband of 43 years old, Rockin’ to this classic.
64 years old and once again, as usual, reminiscing profusely. Love of my life and loving my man - still. MEMORIES!
45 year old mum of 6 sitting my bedroom smiling at the good memories of all the people i met in the 80's that changed my world for the better,through heartaches,hardships and beyond the music kept us going x
With you on that Lisa..!!!
Lisa Bayliss memories for me too!!!!
oRezzi 7 LOL oops just realised have sent reply on my son's account. Les xx
Lisa Bayliss Awesome times and music, hands off she's mine. x, ranking FULL STOP
Lisa Bayliss totally!!!!!! i know the sax solo in "i confess" like the back of my hand. ingrained in my memory,, note for note
62 years old and still listening. Reminiscing profusely. So to speak. Fond memories - indeed. Makes me so happy.
I am 51 listening to this in the middle of a pandemic. Love this song because my friend Peter loved it. He passed in 1985 of cancer. Feeling total comfort. ❤
And 2 years later l am listening to it ❤
Sorry for your loss, Merry Christmas 🎄
I was 17 years old when I first heard of the English Beat and what an experience that has me listening to this track and the Band the same way I did 34 years ago!! Thank-you so much!!!🍻👊❤❌⭕
The Beat......just, The Beat
Breathtaking
This has to be 1 of the best songs ever recorded you never tire of listening
A horribly underrated band, GREAT music and an influential sound. Just wonderful.
Was at the Isle of Wight scooter run 2021 and all the music come but to life for me, I was a rude boy back in the day and 80s is where we are, that gave us music and good times
All us mod girls back in the day loved a rude boy...I'm 56 and loved the ska movement...hope you still have your fishtail parka jacket 🎶🎶🎶
I still have that very album from back in the day . I used to love ska and the two tone movement.
Actually i STILL love it lol!
My favorite song from them... still makes me happy 30 years later!
41 years later!✌🏽
Weird how this song makes me time travel back to my earliest childhood memory, was 7 years old, my sister was 8 dad had just painted our bedroom and this was playing on the radio, still remember the strong smell of the sky blue enamel paint drying and him laughing, smoking a ciggie. 😁
cant forget this one since 1981, good times and a sense of unity... something great happened in those years but sadly appears to be gone. music, as always, changed.
Seems gone now, hope remains
They'll be opening for Adam Ant at the Celebrity Theater in Phoenix in May!!
Exactly how I remember back in 1980. 62 years old and reminiscing profusely.
now listen up children; this song has been covered by many, many performers; you are about to hear THE definitive version!
This and the Andy Williams' version
@ Andy Williams was the first...1963.
This song has been covered by so many artists like Amen Corner, Madeline Bell, Julie London, Patti Page, Alton Ellis, Skeeter Davis, Bobby Darin of cours, Paul Anka, Bobby Rydell, Renegade Soundwave, Percy Faith, Chad & Jeremy, and The Beat at last.
64 years old and reminiscing profusely. Our song. Met in 1980 and still in love.
I’m 49 this was my first love (I was 18, he was 22) song!
And I now realise I live Andy Williams version as that was my mummas Xxx
My mama’s too.
Why have I never heard this song before, it is timeless.
And here's me a blast from the past.Glad you liked
Listen to andy williams he sang it first ❤
@@BrendaDrumm very cool, thanks!
saw them live in Bedford when I was just 7, don't remember much but man they're are good.
Nice selection. 80s were fun.
Soo nostalgic hearing this gem! Great cover by a fantastic band! I still have on vinyl!
How very sad losing Roger. Heart hurts a little today . 3/26/19
It really is so sad to lose roger awesome band miss him so much
I loved andy,s version but this is great too
Exactly 1 year today we lost Rankin Roger , sadly missed but you music lives on forever R.I.P.
The Beat,, what can I say ,,,,,my youth, Skinhead to Mod ,to a retired bloke who sings along to all ska records, back to the early 70,s
Yes memory for me also at 44
Happy days
Paul Waddy they just don't make tunes like they used to, currently listening to donna summer i feel love, as heard it on the radio tonight..
decent times
Oh babes..I have a Donna Summer I Feel Love original LP, and also a stereo system with record player from 94 or 95 to play it on..but lost my needle years ago. You just made me want to ebay a new needle. Cheers babes!x
I love it, I love it, I love it!!
Loved ska, reggae, dub, etc. during the 80's on CFNY. Had this on vinyl (what else then?) and danced around my living room!
So sad to lose Ranking Roger. I have always loved this band.
me too x
I admire your taste
Look at myself...58 years..nothing left of my blond hair, face, the 24/7 good vibe. So pleased that i was in the 80's 21 and was pretty awhere of the beauty of that time
Same hear mate great comment and so true !!!
That's One of the coolest YT comments I've ever read!!😀👍
Fantastic brings back good memories........
What a wonderful song. The Beat are absolutely fab.
Great tune from trouble free nights out in downtown Sunderland !
echt geweldig mooi tijd komt niet meer terug
In this day and age - comforting
Sang this song to myself all the way to Great Yarmouth on my Vespa, on a scooter rally, back in 83.
good choice - If I ever go on a Vespa scooter rally, I'll probably sing this too.
I always used to sing ‘nowhere to run’ by Martha Reeves.
you got there in 3 minutes?!?
Were you a mod?
I was on my way there too that year, where was you going from ???
Happy 65th Birthday Dave Wakeling. 19 February 1956 Birmingham, England.
I always loved that Two Tone / Reggae playing style you have. ie.. The Specials / The Skatalites
thank u for this great photo montage. perfect
still can't get used to looseing you dad , R I P nearly 8 years , will always love you.
I can listen to this song over and over for years and years to come....
RIP Ranking Roger. The Beat! Fun music and the soundtrack to my senior year in high school. Ended up being the soundtrack to my life.
Sad day😞
It was a sad day indeed R.I.P Ranking Rodger
Super super track. Takes me back.
Heard these guys playing live at Alexandra Palace 8th Sept - support for Toots and the Maytals. Their set was the highlight of the show for me.....Along with 1 hour of old school reggae/ska/rocksteady being spun by David Rodigan!!!!. Add in Lee Scratch Perry and it truly was a night to remember..... sore feet + wet through with dancing by the end of the night!!!
Wow the memories of thi i loved the beat music got me thur my childhood abuse xx
This is 35 years old and still sounds as fresh as it was released last week. One of the best covers of all time.
Who sang the original mate
@@anthonydevitt3206Andy Williams
I'm 28, discovered this world at 14 in my hometown in southern Spain through YT videos and a documentary. It beats in my heart ❤
Ska'd for life and proud of it
i was to young for this era but was gonna live it going to a specials concert in 1980 made news for fights was on lock down till 16 i was 5 then yes true was taken by relative loads of venues about with ska comming back even northern soul big night around country alot of events around usa and europe ska and mod acts
Two toned eddie
Cazackly and I’ve got the Tat to prove it!!!!
Steve Jones
Ska to the core, mod life
Steve Jones 👍👍👍👍
measles 908 Massachusetts or Lincolnshire?
R.I.P Ranking Roger 😢🕴🏻
WHAT??????????????????????????/
@@AandP4dummieslikeme dead...his dead ! Roger past away.
we all end up dead
Elaine Richmond or as Jonathan Ross would say 😂
This song is all Dave
Blessings From Birmingham England
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Definitely! Ahead of their time. Need them now.
Saw The English Beat last night in Point Pleasant Beach in New Jersey. Beautiful setting, great show and of course they played this song.
This song will never ever die..........❤️
A beautiful voice. A tragic loss at a young age - but o how you made your mark. Thank you RR xx
Dave Wakeling is singing this not Roger.
l'm 56 yrs old now but one second into any English Beat song takes me right back to when l was in my 20's. Ahh the 1980's a fantastic fun blur of a time!
Still love ska..60 now
Thank you Jamaica for creating SKA.
Fantastic Version! Bass ans Sax Brilliant.....!!!
Just class pure and simple brilliant British music
OH! How I would dream to turn the clocks back.
Still with the love of my life today.
Bring s me back to my youth.
Cracking song. Rest in peace Ranking Roger......
Believe it or not, I first heard this song done by Andy Williams back in the 1960s. And the singer for the English Beat sounds just like him.
This song always makes me remember my time at school not forgetting the Specials
Brings back so many memories of my school days! Absolutely one of my favorite tracks :)
Who else doesn’t like modern songs and loves 70-2000 songs
ok boomer
sorry had to do it
such a cool tune. time warps me. back to freshman year. loved this band so much. then they broke up. d'oh! then sting left the police. son of a!!
Still listening in ‘21 oh my youth !
I've listened to this 15 times today lol
The good old days of the 80's.....If there's a heaven i pretty much hope this tune plays every hour on the hour till the end of time......
bring bck the 80s and 90s music its the best
One of the best 80 s 2 tone bands 👌
Definitely my time and my hubbys.
Takes me bk to better days :)
uess, there's no use in hangin' 'round
Guess, I'll get dressed and do the town
I'll find some crowded avenue
Though it will be empty without you
Can't get used to losin' you
No matter what I try to do
Gonna live my whole life thorough
Loving you
Called up some girl I used to know
After I heard her say "Hello"
Couldn't think of anything to say
Since you're gone it happens every day
Can't get used to losin' you
No matter what I try to do
Gonna spend my whole life thorough
Loving you
I'll find somebody, wait and see
Who am I kiddin', only me
'Cause no one else could take your place
Guess, that I am just a hopeless case
Can't get used to losin' you
No matter what I try to do
Gonna spend my whole life thorough
Loving you
Can't get used to losin' you
No matter what I try to do
Gonna spend my whole life thorough
Loving you
Saw English Beat at a concert in Truckee, California back in 2008, met Dave backstage, a great guy, he gave me his time to talk, it was great, I lived in England from 78-81 when they just started out!
Dave Wakeling.... Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous! Good singer and guitarist too but had a massive crush on him back in the day. Swoons.....xx
Brings back so many memories. Thanks.
Better than the original. By a mile
The Beat.....just The Beat......no need to add English....those who know....know who are the original and best.
Memories of British reggae in the early 80z. UB40, Matumbi, Steel Pulse and new age music bands like The Police and The Specials (Reggata de blanc.)
When real bands with talent existed. I miss these days.
Ska'd for life ..what a fantastic song
my very first ska record that i bought 12 inch pure brill love the beat
Such a smooth, mellow ska tune. I was about 10yrs old when this came out. Classic.
54 years old ❤❤❤TUNE
Love this song. Born in 81 but I've loved ska all my life. I've ub40 to thank for keeping ska alive an well into the early 90s..
I was too young in 1980 to connect with The Beat and ska/skinhead culture was for the older kids, but I remember hearing this for the first time at my Debs (Debutante Ball, like an Irish version of Prom Night) in 1990. Looking back it seems a strange choice for the DJ, to play during a slow dance set, ten years later. but I was instantly captivated by it, I had to find out what it was. It sounds so radical for a pop song too, all the heavy echoes and distant vocals. I'm glad he played it cos it got me into the band. Can't remember much else about that night lol
Are you sure it wasn't Ghost Town on repeat?
bring back the 80/s good times
But first the 60/s ?
what a classic what a group
The English Beat was ahead of its time. I dig the brass and beat, you're a genius Dave Wakeling.
Lol - In the England we just called them The Beat 🙂
No!! My goodness, I didn't know until I came here today by chance. Makes this song sadder.
💕 Goodbye, Roger. Rest easy...
Rip ranking roger i love playing this song on my drums with the reggae ska style love it
WIP Wankin Woger!!!!
This song takes on a whole new meaning now.....RIP R.R.!! So good....
2021 23years old, still enoying yur era of tunes you gave us cant used to used to losing
you :P
i remember this coming out in the spring of 1983 , i'd just turned 20 . i went in to hmv and bought this , boxer beat by jo boxers and our lips are sealed fun boy 3., with some birthday money i had .
Originally sung by Andy Williams in 1963, a good cover version by The Beat, as we called them here in The UK.
they are THE BEAT they are THE ENGLISH BEAT
doesn't matter what their called
CLASS IS CLASS
ohh to be back in my Coventry youth
I am old enough to remember this and be both surprised and pleased by English band The Beat's rework in reggae style. Still have their LP (and the turntable).
My teens..my youth..how I loved this song 💕
Take me right back with the knowledge and job I now have, I would jump at it
These were the days 👌
This is my all-time favourite song from The Beat covering a 1963 from Andy Williams song,and I still like it now.