Freud’s memoir - I’m the Voice Left From Drinking - is an excellent read. He had great self awareness and could laugh at himself. Really well written. A sad loss
I like how James is not even making a pretence of playing the bass, a choice little dig at Countdowns insistence that all acts lipsync and mime. Not as overt as Chisels' famous debacle, but still a class move by Mr Freud. RIP. One of a kind, and a largely misunderstood artist.
I really loved Sean's gravelly, guttural, edgy vocals, but sweet James gave the band a melodic softness. He was my first ever teen rock star crush. Models my first ever live gig. Wollongong Town Hall all ages July '85, w support 'I'm Talking'. I'm down the front with all the screaming girls going nuts whenever James came near. I guess I was paralysed standing quite still, in quiet awe of him. He noticed. He reached down for my hand, wide smile, all the other girls scrambling for him but he wasn't interested. I reached my hand up, he took it and held it, deep eye contact. Being a 15yo girl, ha!, I'd brought a little teddy bear thinking if I had the chance to pass it to him, I would. I handed it up with my other hand to his surprised amusement. He clamped it into the top of his guitar for the rest of the gig. Funny how moments like that stay with you. I think of him sometimes. When he passed, I didn't take it in. I didn't want to see or read anything about it and was in denial for years. I hope he's floating somewhere dreamy and beautiful.
Haven't seen this since the 80s. But seeing it now, given James Freud's struggle with alcoholism and untimely death, this video now has a completely different significance.
It takes me back to being a teenager in 1985 in Sydney, this was all over the radio. The Models, a seriously underrated Aussie band. This song is still brilliant
One of the saddest songs masquerading as a happy song ever written
Freud’s memoir - I’m the Voice Left From Drinking - is an excellent read. He had great self awareness and could laugh at himself. Really well written. A sad loss
JAMES FRUED GOOD GUY WENT TO DETOX PROGRAM WITH HIM ONLY TO LOSE HIM FOUR YEARS LATER RIP MATE
This makes me so sad. He was incredibly handsome with an amazing voice but he looks so defeated.
This video hasn't aged well, or perhaps it has, but its considerably more disturbing given James Freud's fate.
Almost definitely the most underrated Aussie band.
Kate Ceberano’s backing vocals takes an already brilliant song and makes it soar into the heavens 😍
I like how James is not even making a pretence of playing the bass, a choice little dig at Countdowns insistence that all acts lipsync and mime. Not as overt as Chisels' famous debacle, but still a class move by Mr Freud. RIP. One of a kind, and a largely misunderstood artist.
This song makes me want to go to barbados and sing this song really loud to see if it will summon any fellow Aussies. Great song.
In a couple of months' time, I will be visiting Barbados literally because this classic song was part of my teen life in the 80s.
I really loved Sean's gravelly, guttural, edgy vocals, but sweet James gave the band a melodic softness. He was my first ever teen rock star crush. Models my first ever live gig. Wollongong Town Hall all ages July '85, w support 'I'm Talking'. I'm down the front with all the screaming girls going nuts whenever James came near. I guess I was paralysed standing quite still, in quiet awe of him. He noticed. He reached down for my hand, wide smile, all the other girls scrambling for him but he wasn't interested. I reached my hand up, he took it and held it, deep eye contact. Being a 15yo girl, ha!, I'd brought a little teddy bear thinking if I had the chance to pass it to him, I would. I handed it up with my other hand to his surprised amusement. He clamped it into the top of his guitar for the rest of the gig. Funny how moments like that stay with you. I think of him sometimes. When he passed, I didn't take it in. I didn't want to see or read anything about it and was in denial for years. I hope he's floating somewhere dreamy and beautiful.
wow !the sax solo.
Haven't seen this since the 80s. But seeing it now, given James Freud's struggle with alcoholism and untimely death, this video now has a completely different significance.
James valentine's solo is just perfect. Great band, great song.
@3.13.... that smile! 🥰 Love you James!
I found my cassette, and thought the comments would be outdated, not so! So happy to see people still loving The Models!!! ♥
Another beautiful Aussie song with a sweet Sax solo. Bless.
One of many greats songs of 1985 !!! Even better there Aussie 🇦🇺🦘🐨
What a song. Ageless... takes me back. Never will forget this song.
It takes me back to being a teenager in 1985 in Sydney, this was all over the radio. The Models, a seriously underrated Aussie band. This song is still brilliant