Bomb The Bass - Winter In July (Version 2)

[@lorettaheywood]

THANKYOU all for comments this song still touches my heart in the original recording ,and when we do it live....my first song written,still havnt managed to beat dis one (-; Tim is amazing to work with and Guy Sigsworth was a magical moment .x

[@nigelmacmichael1667]

Amazing song!!!an all time favourite for me...thank you! ;-)

[@madmitchell79]

still got the cd single, havn't stopped loving it

[@MrLee2e]

this song never ages , first heard this when i was in early teens im 40 now and still listen to it

[@jodymaguire2660]

I'm 21 again when I hear this... Still have the 12". Amazing song. Your vocal is fabulous

[@tbone1975uk]

Thank you for bringing this amazing track into our lives. Loved it then, love it now.

[@jodyburgin1810]

My good friend passed away 3 weeks ago. He was one of the good one's. This song was played when his photo's were shown on the screens.
I'd never really listened to the lyrics properly but oh my, it had me crying at the service. I've just got the strenth to listen to it again (funeral was only 4 days ago)
What a beautiful song. Very poignant lyrics, beautifully sung.
Rip my lovely friend. Heres to this song & your memory ❤❤😢

[@andiwishthat1103]

Lost the love of my life in June of 91.
This still hits so very hard 33 yrs later.
True love is hard to find !

[@philipking7559]

Came here today (6th July 2024) not just because it's a great song but because it's Winter in July (13 degrees, raining and windy).

[@DiciplineSystem]

2024, mid-July, UK. 3pm and it's winter temperature 8°C!, overcast, misty, worst July I can remember. And this song is perfect. Not heard it since 1991... Don't let life pass you by

[@VoiceOfThe]

Much better last few days though and forecast looks warm.

[@Seffy11]

Played this at my Dads funeral. I remember sitting with him when he played this song as we were grieving loosing my grandmother (who might as well have been my mother too)
Now I'm sat listening to it alone...... fuck.

[@stuartwright8459]

So sorry to hear but these lyrics who penned them? So spot on & yes the lady is stunning

[@jodyburgin1810]

Hope things got a little easier for you ❤
My good friend just passed away, this song was played for him at the service when his photos were shown to us on the screens.
What poignant lyrics. Beautiful song & sung incredibly.
Sending wishes & hope you're doing alright ❤

[@leonkuijs5151]

Love this song, even after almost 30 years. A classic!

[@fia2777]

30 good god I feel old

[@gareththomas5026]

Winner in July was the best song ☺️

[@hovermotion]

​@@fia2777Same here..

[@johnhunt5181]

Very underrated song this in my opinion... I loved it when it came out and still love it now... then again Bomb the Bass never did a bad tune

[@lorrainechappell-green7073]

I dedicate this song for today's weather! (5/7/24) ....what a classic, though! 🤗

[@charlesmaguire6286]

I lost my baby son in July 1983 age 17 Weeks old, you can always find a song or a story that relates to a heartbreaking tragic loss of someone unbelievably special and so much more,this moment in my life will always be ...." Winter in July", sleep tight always... my precious son James Nigel Patrick Maguire,you left us for eternal life in a place where the sky is always blue ,the sun Always shines and pain no longer exists in your life and everyday is brand new filled with love, hugs,smiles and laughter ...miss you more than words can ever say X X X

[@DEMONIKMINION]

Give it a rest with the deplorable public mourning for likes, at best its disrespectful (if even true).

[@ianjolliffe430]

❤

[@VoiceOfThe]

Totally underrated and little known tune. Superb.

[@sp4rtavus244]

Yeah it is. I remember when it came out and thinking it was ahead of its time. People didnt get it

[@VoiceOfThe]

@@sp4rtavus244
When I’m entertaining a ‘younger’ lady, I’ll put a playlist on with some older, random, more obscure tunes from times past. Over the years every time without fail, they’ve commented positively and usually ask ‘What music is this, it’s really good?’.

[@Principessa180]

@@sp4rtavus244 yeah me too

[@captainchaos3667]

This is still one of my favourite songs.

[@sp4rtavus244]

@@captainchaos3667 Yeah me too. I still find it strange that when it came out in 1991 my friends didn’t think much of it but really rated it. I think if that tune was released today it would have a better reception.

[@chembleton]

UK today 14.7.23 it literally is winter in July

[@TOMCATPAUL14]

Who needs a TARDIS or a De-lorean to travel back in time. Awesome tune. ❤

[@amba111103]

What a tune.
What a voice.
What a beautiful woman.

[@BookieKillah]

I thought they were alternate lyrics for a second there...

[@StrangeAttractor]

ah, those glorious days of deep, beautiful, meaningful dance music... Opus III's It's A Fine Day, Adamski & Seal's Killer, Rozalla's Everybody's Free, The Shamen's Move Any Mountain, Zoe''s Sunshine On A Rainy Day and this beautiful tune were all somewhere in the Top 40 one beautiful late summer's evening when I listened religiously every week on my granddad's old radio..... magical tunes, magical times.

[@TPau65]

Such an amazing but underrated song! Quite untypical "Bomb the Bass" track but still my favorite of them!
2:44 goose-bumps everytime I hear that part, even after almost 30 years! 😎😍
Video-version 2 slightly is my favorite over V1, about 54 : 46.

[@arny885]

This song still sounds as fresh today as it did when released. Every aspect of it is inspirational. ❤🎶

[@leroyw62]

When I was told my brother died aged 46 I drove from work put on my music and this played....
This is forever my brothers song....
I try not to cry but I can't..

[@alanfox7555]

I lost my mum in January due to other complications through a battle with lung cancer and I know what you mean by certain songs have meaning choosing the right songs for mum funeral pick her four favourite singers

[@jackwilliam2438]

I feel you bro sorry for your pain

[@sarahclifford2442]

I hope time has somehow healed you💔

[@mickyday2008]

leroyw62
Is this true?

[@2000stephenellis]

i feel that this song would be a fitting tribute to your brother Leroy ..may he rest in peace bro x

[@Chieltje72]

Tim Simenon A big genius…this song is 30 years old but would do the charts still very well,far ahead of his time,magical!

[@LoveBlueDawn]

When I heard it for the first time, I recorded it on tape. I didn't know the name of the song, so briefly after, I went to the local library and checked every compilation CD that came out in that year. After hours of searching, I finally found the name, I remember me being in the clouds. I miss that era. I mean, watching this back here on RUclips has it's charm, but I miss hunting down for good songs in the older days when I was still visiting high school.

[@BookieKillah]

Ahh, the thrill of the chase, eh - it's like how we don't have to hunt for meat any more, unless it's to find a supermarket open after 4pm on a Sunday...

[@annamichellechapman3514]

That reminds me of my 'Winter in July' story. When I was 14, I was in a youth drama group called 'Salt and Light'. Some of the others did a modern dance/drama to music sequence to this song and it was just beautiful. I loved the song, but I was so painfully shy at that age that I never plucked up the courage to ask what the song was called. I didn't have access to the internet (it was the 90s), so, I hummed the tune and sang the tiny bits I knew to my (closest friends), hoping they'd know it. Eventually, I remembered the song and typed the lyrics into Google and found it!

[@gerardohanlon6025]

Ahh the memories. I grew up in the 70's and 80's. Spent hours and hours searching in record stores for 7" singles. As you say part of the fun was the hunt.

[@junglemutha]

Love this tune. Been singing it during rainy summer.

[@StephenGrahamKing]

Oh, man. This song still gets to me after all these years. So, so good. Thanks for giving it to us all

[@pauliesk.7102]

A fantastic track that has stayed with me ever since I first heard it back in those days.

[@gilmayer1]

It's been raining here today in Stockholm with couple of thunders ⛈⚡🌤 and suddenly I found myself remembering this wonderful song that I haven't heard in years 🎼.
The lyrics not only describes perfectly the weather outside now - Winter in July. But also, it describes perfectly the inner weather - the soul atmosphere as well, which in these days of global corona crisis is even more important than ever.
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Wishing us all better days of health, wealth, prosperity and happiness 🙏
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"Make the best of whats given you,
Everything will come in time.
Why deny yourself,
Don't just left life pass you by
Like winter in July."

[@des-yp4rt]

I like it very much ..regards from Greece❤

[@IamKiki-Jo]

This is the DEFINITION of a great song, was an early teenager when it came out and I LOVED it, and as time goes on, and Winter in July becomes more perceivable, its meaning just gets deeper. I’m going to feature this on my series soon.

[@perfectflaw75]

This song is timeless. It still sounds fresh.

[@patience194]

This atmospheric song still touches me in such powerful & uplifting way as when i first heard it all those years ago...

[@marceloantoniohernandezpin6145]

It is winter in July here in Chile. Love this song. 🇨🇱

[@jacquihall6169]

Great track. A classic. Totally timeless.

[@benthejrporter]

I'm sure everybody in England it listening to this right now!

[@Tinkerbell93721]

This is a timeless classic..... Thank you..... Touches ur heart and soul. Pure genius. Im 44 now and still love it as much now as i did when it first came out x

[@smalon75]

Such an amazing voice, puts most of todays singers to shame.

[@vezmalik5042]

Totally agree today's music is nothing but meaningless crap

[@sahmed5968]

One of the best tracks ever. Loved this the first time I heard it must be 25/30 years ago now???

[@debbiecollier4665]

This is such a beautiful song,the lyrics resonate deeply & is so emotional,bomb the bass were so good & this song sounds better than ever ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lewb4986]

Totally timeless. Has not aged a bit, in the ... 32 years !? Still brings a tear to my eye.
"We may not know the reason why,
we're born into this world,
where a man only lives to die,
and his story left untold.
So make the best, make the best of what's given you
everything will come in time
why deny yourself ?
Don't let life pass you by,
Like winter in July."
A beautiful performance of a totally epic song, and as relevant now as it was back then.

[@dancercj1491]

"We're born into this world, where a man only lives to die and his story left untold" oh god, those words are exasperating! I feel at this stage in my life currently! this speaks to my soul on such a deep level! I was always the weird aspergian red head growing up, and never really did fit into the stormy waters of the oceanic currents and I always caught the torrents of the exhaustive waves so to speak!

[@ahoythespoonsareawake4617]

This, along with a few other songs of the time, just hit me at the right time. THE LYRICS. I have LIVED by the lyrics and they’ve served me well - ‘Make the best of what’s given you. Everything will come in time’. Needed to hear that then. Another song that saved my life.

[@neilg1963]

Is, was and will always be one of my favourite ever tunes. Everything about it just oozes class and style. Utter masterpiece!

[@MrChilli_FPV]

i was 17 years old and loved this track

[@paulmorrison4983]

I was 20

[@mikemikes8730]

i have been looking for this song for so long.... now is 2021 this song is from 1991

[@exforces2300]

I was 17 when this was out! it haunted me then the lyrics haunt me now! But love it!!! Took me twenty seven years to fully appreciate and understand it!! Love it!!!

[@johnon1344]

Man, you just made me feel so old 😁

[@clairesmith314]

Such a beautiful woman

[@KJ6]

One of my all time favourite tunes, timeless classic. The vocals are meaningful and amazing. ❤ Awesome

[@adrianscott7979]

still a great song, the words really make you think.

[@hawaiifranke7637]

I listen to this song ... close my eyes ... travel back in time ... oh those memories ... emotions overwhelm me ... sigh

[@pauladams2636]

The best song I have ever heard. Simple

[@RobDarkhalf]

This hits me a bit as my closest friend passed away in July and he loved this too. Deep track!

[@GothicAnnamal]

[@alanfox7555]

My mum died in January of this year and the funeral was in March and I still miss her song like this reminds me of the good times.

[@dmhterrier]

Fantastic BTB track! Loretta Heywood your voice is amazing! Tim Simenon's musical composition tremendous wish we had the 90s and 80s again so glad to live my best years through them!

[@jackwilliam2438]

What a voice and soul touching lyrics brings a tear to my eye every time thank you for your talent and for touching my emotions

[@LoveBlueDawn]

I cannot find any words to describe what this song does to me when I hear it. Truly one of the most beautiful songs ever made. Thank you for uploading

[@redroostermcmlxxl]

This tune takes me right back to Swindon 1991, i was working on the Honda factory near there, but we had some cracking nights out down there

[@bozwellox]

Does anyone else remember this being featured on (I think) Tomorrow's World, as a demonstration of surround sound??? I remember my Dad setting
up his crazy hifi and us both sitting down to listen to the broadcast together. It blew my tiny 12 year old mind.
Some years later I decided I wanted to make electronic music, but had no equipment to do so. I told my Dad how the moment we listened to this track together shaped my desire to make electronic music, and convinced him to buy me a sampler, synth and mixing desk (after Christmas dinner in 1999 if I remember correctly - he'd been drinking Buck's Fizz since mid morning). He drunkenly agreed to help finance my ridiculous plans for a career in music.
I then spent the next couple of years smoking old school weed in my bedroom, making weird loops of nonsense , but somehow managed to get two tracks released on a little label, tunes which probably only a small handful of people have ever heard. He quite rightly thought they were a bit shit, but was proud of me, and I think appreciated that if it wasn't for our bonding over this track I would probably just be cluttering up his house with my constant weed smoking and wanking. No, wait...that's exactly what I did. Sorry Dad.
Essentially this tune brings families together.

[@petetrimby]

I remember it well. It was marketed as new 3 dimensional sound. I listened to this for the first time on a Hitachi 3D Super woofer in 1991. Elements of the track sounded like they were coming from behind you...... from stereo speakers. Never heard anything like it at the time.

[@markstubbs5729]

3d sound, Tomorrows world and Radio 1 linked up for those without stereo TVs.

[@punkywozza4330]

Yeap correct, It was the first song to be recorded in 3D stereo sound.

[@theoneforgaveme]

I was suicidal back in the day. (Abuse). Then I heard bomb the bass . It took me to a place I never been before. Don't make me wait saved my life.i still listen to this song today I'm 50 now and all is good. Thankyou bomb the bass. Your a life saver. Respect 🙏

[@dancercj1491]

I go to a dance event in Stirchley of Birmingham, and really, I feel that this song would be a perfect fit, as I feel that spiritual vibe with a nice tantric feel thrown in. The music is so expressive. I first heard this song on top of the pops in August 1991 at age 13.

[@dancercj1491]

This is my favourite BTB song, followed by don't make me wait and beat'dis.

[@dancercj1491]

I also sense a bit of a Balearic feel to this wondrous song that surrounds all our vicinities with an air of tranquility. I need more songs like this, so that I can utilise it for my creative fantasy writing aided with philosophy.

[@domturner3483]

1st heard this on smash hits 1991 album .or it may have been a Now album.i had never heard such an amazing beautiful song before (I was 11) and just thought it was wonderful.great lyrics and stunning voice.TUNE!!!!!!!

[@merta100]

reallllly beautiful song i listen it when i whas younger and still ittouches my heart

[@kommichu]

Such an emotion to listen to this song again after many years.
I was 16 in 1991 and the memories you build at this age last for ever. Winter in July is one of this memories. It was one of my favorite tracks of this era. So underrated, as other said in comments. I am sure it would be successful again if it was out today because it sounds timeless.
And this « end of the world » atmosphere... so early 90’s, like in some KLF songs movies or even Terminator 2.
Last but not least, Loretta looks a bit like Sigourney Weaver in a Ghostbusters scene. In more pretty 😘!

[@mehdirahimifard]

Its one of the best songs ever.:-(... I lost my mum and my father in law.....and it hurts really... but the song keeps me always on track.after listening to the song and thinking about them .. to all people out there who lost as well loved people... be strong and keep on track...Life is to short......

[@karlsimpson848]

Takes me back every time, I miss those days

[@poeha007]

Great great great track!!! 25 years ago when it was first released and I'm still loving it.

[@neoguaren]

Winter in july, like in Chile xD
ps: Tim Simenon, we love you.

[@andreibercia3530]

Loretta I am Andrei from Romania and I am a big fan of u.k. music from 30 years ago but I want to underline that I consider this song as being the best one that I have ever listened and Tim Simenon is a kind of musical supreme guy for me due to his absolutely brilliant compositions not to mention your totally genuine type of woman and singer.

[@Summon256]

The power of this song is not the vocals or instruments! Its the lyrics, the meaning behind it!...That's what makes this song...
This particular line - "And we may not know the reason why we born into this world...where a man only lives to die and his story left untold..." strikes like a thunder in the Mojave desert, when you stop to think and suddenly realize how short of a life-span human life is!...

[@StudioDraven]

I LOVE this song. Tim Simenon is an absolute genius.

[@johncitrine7631]

Love it still after 30yrs.. tune.

[@bjornhosek9210]

oooooh .... forgot all about this one .... it just hit me like a ton of bricks ... brings back memories ... and the goosebumps to go with them lol ... great track !

[@leeunderwood8618]

still loving it

[@edwardlwamusai8731]

This is such a lovely song.

[@mikeypleaseagain]

Just come across this song after so many years away, tooo long 😩 always thought underestimated, then and now,

[@johnbeagley1195]

I remember before this album coming out we run into Kerry Hopwood (Tims then progammer) to swap a Waldorf Microwave synth for a Roland MKS70. What a lovely humble guy he was. I met the band on BBC Radio 1 Sound City gig in 1992 in Norwich. Loretta Heywood was awesome. This track was one of the first ever to use RSS "3D" sound.

[@sidjames6298]

Whatever happened to Rowland Sound Space? I remember the song featured on Tomorrow's World back then with a live demo. It promised to revolutionise the way we listen to music with incredible tricks like instruments moving around behind your head sitting in front of a pair of speakers. Why on earth 5.2 speaker systems caught on I will never know. Wasteful consumerism perhaps? As you said, this track was going to be one of the first encoded with RSS. If I'm not mistaken, that version, never got into general circulation? I lost count how many stores I visited where the 'mad about music' experts didn't have a clue what I was on about. In the end, however, I did manage to buy a pre-release recorded with RSS.

[@johnbeagley1195]

Ahh it was in RSS the album Unknown Territory has a few tracks in RSS. Another one that I know if is Simple Minds album Real Life

[@markwayt5684]

Sid James RSS just wasn't consistent. The psychoacoustics only worked for half the people who listened to it. You'd go into a room and say 'Listen - it's above you' and people would go 'WTF. Just sounds irritating and out of phase'. I seem to remember Q-Sound was a similar trick. It was a really expensive piece of kit too - it wasn't just the groovy sound steerer thing (that looked like a drum machine) but it had stacks of rack mounted units which worked together. It was a bit of a flop but they then shoved the algorithm into their other effects processors.

[@christineboard5309]

Love this song the singer everything since hearing it 30yrs ago.

[@Principessa180]

And this one Tim, one my favourite songs ever. Thank you so much for great artistry.

[@sandrodellisanti9915]

great memories back then, i was doin' some tracker songs with my amiga computer, when this wonderful video came out, i was 22, thank you :)

[@oakbank1953]

I heard this on one of those compilation tapes (remember them? the cassettes?) centuries ago (it seems...). Loved it straightaway! Had to get the album, of course, and then Clear...amazing sounds...

[@gandhilovesflipflops]

Definate soul connection with this song!

[@jaynealannah5610]

I still play this one...the words mean so much...x

[@whodeanimania712]

and you look fit

[@anthonyhill8061]

one of my all time songs

[@antonioskoutsoyiannis5319]

Ultra.

[@frankdejonghe4155]

2023... its winter in July in Belgium.
By the way... stil a beautyfull song

[@darrenquince809]

This song brings back some magical memories, this is the start of 'trip hop' thank you so much

[@paulburns3039]

Such a timeless classic!🥰

[@kahlafahlatakrasnahl]

I was and i'm steel one of the first fans of bomb the bass. The "megablast" treasure, i've understood his message "date the History" on this videosong as well as the "well i'm not agree for " with those "la la la" in arabian. Such great intelligent vibes ! Signed a fan from France. I was Always replaying this song on my last past emission on a local french radio called "sel et poivre"

[@rominagonzalezruiz7938]

Incredible song! It´s really beautiful!

[@jonathandahl3431]

Such a special and beautiful vocal Still sounding fresh and polished in 2023. Stood the test of time. Xxx

[@moonfloated]

So Beautifull ^_^ I was only 14 YO when this came out in 1991 and bought it immediately from my weekly money, I bought the CD-Single.
Played it soooo much and advised friends to have this one too then, but they were more into hip-hop.
Also bought the follow up "The Air You Breathe" but this was way better.
Then bought the Album "Unknown Territory" and that version of "The Air You Breathe" of 6:51 was SUPER too :-D
I'm 41 (Turned today 4th of March 2018) and stil listen to this song ^_^
Also made an "Extended Version" with the synthesizer part longer that's 5: 14 :-)
R-E-S-P-E-C-T

[@inga-neomea4130]

I love this song. With love from Poland.

[@19wilbert60]

good memories ....Wilbert 1960

[@hovermotion]

Wow...32 years ago......

[@ailton1601]

Superb song lirica and singer

[@qwert2407]

This song shud be George Michaels remembrance song may u rest in peace ur forever missed and forever loved by us fans u were truly beautiful man inside and out so generous u will neva be forgotten and live on in my heart xxxxx

[@DEMONIKMINION]

Hell no, don't taint this track with drug fuelled junkie suicide.

[@lookinginwonder]

I remember this from when I had my first full-time job, there was this girl I felt strongly about, but she slipped away. This song brings backs memories. :)
Jason Roberts

[@andrewcadle8309]

Class TUNE GREATVOICE

[@BrendanPramjee]

Amazing track, great vocals and killer production. Still great in 2017

[@markvanloo6229]

One of my favorite songs forever. And one of my 10 favorite music videos! Thank Bomb The Bass! Thank you for your inspiration, Loretta! :)))

[@benacraman]

Look around wonder why
We can live a life that's never satisfied
Lonely hearts troubled minds
Looking for a way that we can never find
Many roads are ahead of us
With choices to be made
But life's just one of the
Games we play
There is no special way
Make the best of what's given you
Everything will come in time
Why deny yourself
Don't just let life pass you by
Like winter in July
Future dreams can never last
When you find yourself still living in the past
Keep moving on to higher ground
Looking for the way you thought could not be found
We may not know the reason why
We're born into this world
Where a man only lives to die
His story left untold
Make the best of what's given you
Everything will come in time
Why deny yourself
Don't just let life pass you by
Like winter in July
And we may not know the reason why
We're born into this world
Where a man only lives to die
His story left untold
Make the best of what's given you
Everything will come in time
Why deny yourself
Don't just let life pass you by
Like winter in July

[@deadpoolredsuit4892]

Classic.. 3:01 great video moment..
..for some reason it reminds me of my days hanging about in London ^_^

[@billmartin5554]

❤❤❤ this is pure class!😊

[@PaulJakma]

Great song. All the Loretta Heywood / Bomb the Bass ones were. I think "The Air You Breathe" might be the best of them. Hard to decide. ;)

[@robtyman4281]

Wow, this brings back memories. Just rediscovered this song again after so many years!! Must be about 30!!
1991 it came out I think?! (or was it 1990?) - writing this in 2022, those years feel an awful long time ago now! Incredible how so much time has elapsed since. But this song still sounds as powerful and mysterious as it did all those years ago. It's timeless, and a true classic imo.
Another classic from around the same time is Quartz featuring Dina Carroll with 'It's too late' (Carol King cover). Happy times - when music was still creative and there were great singers abound. 🤔 ...sigh.

[@gavinshaunbeck5486]

0ne of those SUPER NR.Ijust Love

[@jerseypooh4664]

Love this song.