I'd forgotten that this vid was done in Valencia. Neil's occasional awkwardness with the dancers and the fact that they all keep bursting into laughter is endearing.
Aahh so the video was shot in Valencia; that he was in Spain there was no doubt; from some frames of the clip I thought they were in Ibiza because of the semi-torn poster that appeared for a few seconds behind them claiming a Depeche Mode live show in the historic Pacha club
First time I'm listening ...I'm 58 years old! We needed a KROQ in Philly!!!! Wished we did ....trying to find this kind of music was like mining for gold!!!! And it still shines 🎶🙂🎵👍🏻💖
Richard Blade, KROQ d.j., was responsible for bringing great new wave music to the masses! Blancmange, Depeche Mode, The Smiths...so many more! Look him up!
Wow 😮 seriously these were big back in England 🏴 81 I was 11 and my fav band at the time then along came Wham and George Michael 😅 Blancmange always hold a special place in my heart
Glad you found this kinda music...I made it through the 80s with these and others. Blancmange were a gem of a band. Not one Hit wonder. Awesome Dance..and Timeless. Love to you from U.K.❤❤❤
One of the best songs all time. I'm the kidd of the 80's even I'm now closer to my 60's then to my 50's. I still very much miss those days when real music was made.
From a child's point of view, as many of us Gen X were back then, the Eighties seemed like a fascinating and very colourful decade. Can't speak for those who were adults back then, though. Think they might have had a somewhat different view.
Went to see howard jones at Newcastle a few weeks ago and blancmange were supporting. Brilliant night. I always look at gigs like that as 2 fo1. Great stuff. ❤ the 80s, 😊
The ladies in this video are quite special and it’s amazing Blancmange got them in the video. At this festival (Valencia Fallas), 12 ladies are selected across the entire city festival and are awarded Court of Honor of the Fallera Mayor of Valencia. In 1984 most of the ladies prominent in the music video were bestowed this honor. You’ll see them online if you type 1984 cort d’honors Valencia fallas
One of my all time favorites!! Brings me back to my teen years growing up in Valencia California and working at Six Flags Magic Mountain, trippy because this video was shot in Valencia Spain!!
@@andrewtaylor6737 Me too. Left school in 84. At the time we just did not understand how great music was and just took it for granted. Haven't heard a memorable new song for many many years - back then it was every week.
I vividly remember this song playing in the back of my head when I first met and chatted with my first girlfriend back in high school. Such a strong and wonderful memory from 38 years ago. Hope you’re well Jessica, wherever you may be.
Back in the 80s, Spain was THE hip and happening place to be. Post-Franco functional democracy, a booming economy, a young, educated and sophisticated population eager to join the wide world - it was an amazing time and an amazing -place.
Found this gem in No Man's Land 1987 a movie with Charlie Sheen. Download it on my phone, and can't stop listening to it. The 80s will always stay in my heart.
The riff sounds a bit like Manic Monday. This came out in '84 and Price Wrote Manic Monday in '84 but it wasn't widely known until the Bangles covered it in '86 so there's no possibility of one influencing the other, so probably one of those happy accidents of life...great minds think alike!
@@flashback1123Yes they are indeed one in the same track to my ears. The only image I can see of the record sticker (vocal mix) says copyright 1984. I'd be interested to hear the 83 version.
I really love the Andalucia setting, lovely chicas 😁 English boys in a totally foreign culture 🤣 Love this video! the Depeche Mode plaque in the video is also funny 😁
Next month this tune makes its forty years,..it still sounds greats as it it was made yesterday,.. Hopefully I ll be this time at fallas for great fun🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Me imagino! Y dime: la localización de este vídeo es en el centro de Valencia? Ciutat Vella? Pregunto porque me encontraré con mi hermano allí, él baja de Barcelona y yo de Londres, no conocemos bien Valencia ciudad, y le hace mucha ilusión pasear por donde este vídeo se rodó. Gracias!
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Absolute powerhouse of a track. Blancmange is the unsung hero of 80's bangers.
Agreed!!! I remember in high school, we used to have muchmusic video dances!! lol.. This was where I first heard it and love it still to this day.
@@kaiam6378your high school sounds like it was way more interesting than mine 😉
They have this wonderful quality they share with Italo where the lyrics are fun but hard to read much into
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1984 not the one Orwell imagined.
Ahhhh....the 80's...Those were the days...Please take me back...😮💨😮💨😮💨.
Il n'a plus bcp de personnes qui connaissent ça !
Wait for me! I want to go home too.
I think you wouldn't be alone.
@@pascalcolart9762 et le blanc mange est une patisserie française ;)
Give me a shout when you've completed that time machine of yours. I'd rather be back in 1984 than in 2024.
We didn't need gyms in the 80s, we all danced for at least 10 hours a week with healthy smiles on our faces
If I came home after dancing, and my jeans weren't soaking wet...
she must have been worth it! 😄
@@MrRolandMichel and shirt lol
And if we did we wore the best outfits ... just saying... never quite got why the girls wore leg warmers etc .. but i clearly was not complaining
I'd forgotten that this vid was done in Valencia. Neil's occasional awkwardness with the dancers and the fact that they all keep bursting into laughter is endearing.
Neil definitely grew into his looks. No longer the awkward young man, now he's a hot silver fox 😍
@@amg9163 Yeah, he looks amazing for his age!
@@amg9163 the easy grinning is still the same
Aahh so the video was shot in Valencia; that he was in Spain there was no doubt; from some frames of the clip I thought they were in Ibiza because of the semi-torn poster that appeared for a few seconds behind them claiming a Depeche Mode live show in the historic Pacha club
@@pendragonU his puppy dog eyes xx
Straight up, these two guys just seem like a hell of a lot of fun. Making happy music and having a great time doing it.
Many bands in the '80s seemed to be similar.
Look at Madness, they look as though it was just a bunch of friends having fun.
@@lewis72 When We Was We about the early years is eye popping in places. I read it in the summer, an interesting book!
Jeez..We were so much happier then. So much for progress..
Oh how I wish we could go back to those days...especially 1983 and 1984 😢😢
Speak for yourself
You were just younger.
One of the best voices ever 🔥
Great song ⚡️
The 80 was the best ❣️
Absolutely . Not to mention that infectious smile.
They were the best your right 👍
Just brillant song love this band great songs
First time I'm listening ...I'm 58 years old! We needed a KROQ in Philly!!!! Wished we did ....trying to find this kind of music was like mining for gold!!!! And it still shines 🎶🙂🎵👍🏻💖
Richard Blade, KROQ d.j., was responsible for bringing great new wave music to the masses!
Blancmange, Depeche Mode, The Smiths...so many more!
Look him up!
Brilliant miss the 80s .you don't look 58 I'm 57 this year
Wow 😮 seriously these were big back in England 🏴 81 I was 11 and my fav band at the time then along came Wham and George Michael 😅 Blancmange always hold a special place in my heart
Dont worry. We loved Philly music in the UK!
Glad you found this kinda music...I made it through the 80s with these and others. Blancmange were a gem of a band. Not one Hit wonder. Awesome Dance..and Timeless. Love to you from U.K.❤❤❤
1984 was a brilliant year to be a teenager in the UK.
That's so true. We where so lucky.😀
The US too! We had a great college radio demographic, and we created MTV...when it was real music!
@@v-town1980 in France too awesome tracks in France inspire by Uk and USA
Indeed.... Financial hardship, high unemployment, Mrs. Thatcher destroying the country... Bloody wonderful days
I.m from Holland but i agree
I❤️the 80,s
One of the best songs all time. I'm the kidd of the 80's even I'm now closer to my 60's then to my 50's. I still very much miss those days when real music was made.
Love this song, recalls a more innocent, happy time!
Here here my thoughts exactly
True, these says some Twitter user would be moaning about the using of Indian drums and calling it appropriation.
@@6581punkNail on the head. Yet they're fine with making a queen of England blk.
From a child's point of view, as many of us Gen X were back then, the Eighties seemed like a fascinating and very colourful decade. Can't speak for those who were adults back then, though. Think they might have had a somewhat different view.
Just to reiterate,this band were so underrated in the 80s !👍
Merci à nos amis britanniques pour toute cette fantastique période musicale des années 80.
C'est rien.........cadeau !
Went to see howard jones at Newcastle a few weeks ago and blancmange were supporting. Brilliant night. I always look at gigs like that as 2 fo1. Great stuff. ❤ the 80s, 😊
Banger
Back in the day I'd have given my Nike Vandals to see a gig like that.
Definitely one of my all-time favorites that never gets old, thank you!
This video highlights a truth I have noticed when travelling the world: Wherever you go there IS a Depeche Mode poster.
1984 Whata a year ot was, i was 19. The music in Liverpool was very big back then. Lots of big night clubs. Life was great . Not a care in the world.
The ladies in this video are quite special and it’s amazing Blancmange got them in the video. At this festival (Valencia Fallas), 12 ladies are selected across the entire city festival and are awarded Court of Honor of the Fallera Mayor of Valencia. In 1984 most of the ladies prominent in the music video were bestowed this honor. You’ll see them online if you type 1984 cort d’honors Valencia fallas
The 80's were the best decade for catchy tunes.
And for living...now life sucks and the people in this world have gone crazy 😢😢
Definitely!
One of my all time favorites!! Brings me back to my teen years growing up in Valencia California and working at Six Flags Magic Mountain, trippy because this video was shot in Valencia Spain!!
Didn't Magic Mountain used to have decent concerts? We'd drive up from Riverside to ride the rides and check out bands.
I thought that was sevilla
Kids sporting hairstyle like this guy in 2024 😁 Ahead of his time 👍
It all comes back round again! 👍
I like the use of the Indian tabla drum in different pitches, similar to indian films.
I was today years old when I found out that Blancmange is a sweet dessert popular in Europe.
I live in the UK & would sometimes eat this as a kid ❤
Amazing band, underrated. Neil Arthur was so hot! And he still is.
1984 what a classic year ❤
Year I left school. best year ever!
@@andrewtaylor6737 Me too. Left school in 84. At the time we just did not understand how great music was and just took it for granted. Haven't heard a memorable new song for many many years - back then it was every week.
@@salvadormarleyTake me back, to those days please!
One of the most underrated synth riffs ever. Fantastic combination with the sitars. Blew me away back in the day.
This song sounds still as fresh as when it was recorded. It's one of my all time favourites. The drive this song has is crazy!
A real 1980’s classic.
I vividly remember this song playing in the back of my head when I first met and chatted with my first girlfriend back in high school. Such a strong and wonderful memory from 38 years ago. Hope you’re well Jessica, wherever you may be.
Back in the 80s, Spain was THE hip and happening place to be. Post-Franco functional democracy, a booming economy, a young, educated and sophisticated population eager to join the wide world - it was an amazing time and an amazing -place.
They had a blast doing this video 😁
@@AlexAlcyone Which only a fool would do. It's the band's money in the end.
One of THE classics of the 80s. Let’s be honest - if the band is on Ferris Bueller’s bedroom wall, you know they’re good 👍
A absolute pleasure to hear this again a very underrated band 👍🏼
Loved this when I was teenager i had a crush on Neil
Brilliant. A blast from the past that sounds even better decades later.
🙏
A song with joy. A rarity
Those gorgeous Spanish ladies ❤️
I know, especially the freeze-frame one at the start!
What a delightful find it's almost as good as living on the ceiling!😁
Found this gem in No Man's Land 1987 a movie with Charlie Sheen. Download it on my phone, and can't stop listening to it. The 80s will always stay in my heart.
València en FALLES! This kind of bands will always be linked to "Valencia MOVIDA" and "LA RUTA"
Absolute banger 80s classic 🔥
Ah, the 1980’s. Excellent. Bravo, Neil and Stephen.
Long live the mid 70s to mid 80’s for New Wave/ alternative whatever they ended up calling it 💪💪💪💪💪
"80s Music"
Well, this is synthpop but you're not wrong.
This was a favourite at the local skating rink in our teens.
Many happy memories - thanks
My friends and I loved this song it was one of our favourites to ice skate to at Billingham forum best times ever. 😀😀
Great valencia!
1:11 Either flipping off or saluting the competition from Basildon. Can't tell which. 😄
Lol. These guys always film in odd settings with awkward people. Love it❤
they made the weirdest videos for their songs which were top class!
What a upbeat video he looks happy filming this
The riff sounds a bit like Manic Monday. This came out in '84 and Price Wrote Manic Monday in '84 but it wasn't widely known until the Bangles covered it in '86 so there's no possibility of one influencing the other, so probably one of those happy accidents of life...great minds think alike!
They ripped off a 1983 South African afro disco record. Search: "Manyane - Thabong (1983)
@@flashback1123Yes they are indeed one in the same track to my ears. The only image I can see of the record sticker (vocal mix) says copyright 1984. I'd be interested to hear the 83 version.
Songs and life back in the 80s was well a different life back then..
i LOVE that they just look like theyre having a laugh
I really love the Andalucia setting, lovely chicas 😁 English boys in a totally foreign culture 🤣 Love this video! the Depeche Mode plaque in the video is also funny 😁
This is from Valencia in Catalonia, not Andalucia😊
I can’t stop watching this video. So charming.
Transported back to my late teens, fantastic times!
106.7 KROQ Rock of 80s best decade for music 🎵🎶❤💯
kiedyś to było, a teraz to ni ma.
The percussion is amazing. What a composition!
So much crushing on one place. J'adore. All of it. Everything. Over and over.
Loved this band back then love them still ….
Great great tune
I've got the limited edition 12" version of this song (1984) , the one with the Budgie on it , if anyone is interested in buying it from me
🤔🤔🤔
Pure 80s brilliance.
The ferías in Valencia are awesome! We lucked out and just happened to be there during Fería and this song was in my head the whole time
How good is this? Such a shame it's not played on the radio more.
Such an awesome video. All the reactions from the non-artists make me smile... :)
Super song and band Blancmage.Usłyszałam ten utwór w PR.Pr.3❤❤❤❤😊
He has legendary rizz! Look at those women's smiles.
Soy muy fan de la música de los 80's y he de decir que no conocía esta banda. Son fabulosos! 🎶🫵😍🎶
Everyone is smiling, don’t blame them I was too in the 80s , best decade ever
Anyone else miss the 80s 👍🫵🇬🇧🫵🙏👍👍🇬🇧Great Times 80s
This is the most 80s sounding song ever.
haha
A great upbeat song!
Listening to it takes me back. :-)
Rock of the 80's...KROQ!! Well i was in LA
Freddy Snakeskin and Richard Blade.
Back in the day. lol we would dress up and hit the clubs in SF. Some classy dudes we where. Blancmange was a favorite!
Next month this tune makes its forty years,..it still sounds greats as it it was made yesterday,.. Hopefully I ll be this time at fallas for great fun🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
love the eighties music so many creative pop artists
Cant believe such a great song has had so very few views 😮
Brilliant song they were great
2:31 Clapping at the main bit
Great tune, i bought and still have the original 12" vinyl !
This is synthpop!!
A beautiful song and its videoclip recorded in my city! What else can I ask for? :)
Yes, a great song! Which city? 🙂
I adore this song and, I must say, Sir Neil Arthur is still gorg!!! 💌 Best regards from Croatia!!! 💋
I enjoyed this at 14 years old i still think it's brilliant
They had fun making this one
Don't tell me I've gone too far! Soul bound! x
Flawless Track
"Boulder Express", Boulder, CO. *loves*
😍🥰✌️👍👊🤘🥰😍
one of my faves to play live on keyboards, one of Stephen's best synth pieces🎹
That's lovely to hear...Stephen's very poorly in hospital. It's nice to know people appreciate their music
@@clairesmith1964 I haven't word in ages about Stephen's condition
@@lhair02
As I said very poorly, thanks for asking though appreciate that..he's got pneumonia
@@clairesmith1964 I really hope he can pull through! 💝
Valencia Fallas 1984. Who would have thought that 30 years later I´d move there. Brilliant song from the massively under-appreciated Blancmange.
I'll say you let me in the end
I'll say you'll let me be your friend
I maybe asked this once before
Don't you love me any more?
They are in Valencia España ... Las fallas de Valencia ....
When were you last offered blancmange? it has died out!
Classic👏👏👏👏
¡Viva Valencia!
Omg absolute classic so nostalgic
Pure '80 gold
To było moje najlepsze nagranie na początku lat osiemdziesiątych
Entonces en Valencia se oian mucho...doy fe como valenciano.
Me imagino! Y dime: la localización de este vídeo es en el centro de Valencia? Ciutat Vella? Pregunto porque me encontraré con mi hermano allí, él baja de Barcelona y yo de Londres, no conocemos bien Valencia ciudad, y le hace mucha ilusión pasear por donde este vídeo se rodó. Gracias!
@@jp00349 En la plaza de la Virgen en la ofrenda de las flores y en la plaza del ayuntamiento al final.