Japan - Quiet Life (Top Of The Pops 1981) Full track, redubbed. Please help support the channel, it is greatly appreciated: buymeacoffee.c... #TOTP #TopOfThePops #80smusic
@@theshadowxoxo I always wondered if Nick Rhodes copied Sylvian's look. I know he was a big fan. When he and Simon were guest VJ's on Mtv one of the videos they showed was "Visions of China" and Nick talked a little about Japan.
Love DicedTomatoes Nick could’ve since he looked so much like David back in the day. I noticed that Japan had a huge influence on Duran Duran’s sound and style love them both! 🥰
Me and three other 60 year old male friends just chatting now about how brilliant Japan were.Quiet Life was my favourite track and Mick Karn’s fab bass play is much missed.
always had an imaginary (öc? eldäir?) brö... ? maybe:i:vvöz:ä:hät:^:^ among my best among hundreds... nö wöndäre flipp enweihtät äm ^?^ him -.- maybe sillyän stöle fröm bövvie?? whö stöle fröm pearlynne´scööl?xD ::: 8Dy greedinkce ;0-lwäyce sync a bävd shinink trädes´ jäcks the Fäynnöss persön mietz möhr zen the ´avG??
Its so weird how alot of 80s songs aged so poorly. This album came out at a perfect time that it wasn't affected by the trendy production that would come later. Japan was highbrow but grooved hard as a motherfucker, true musicians and Sylvian could sing like he meant it. They kept their ballsy mentality from their punk days. Hanoi Rocks and Duran Duran were their spiritual successors.
The hair, the style, the synths, the sound, this is so 1980s it is ridiculous, and I love it! The best era for music by far. Very cool tune especially that chorus.
Japan were without doubt one of the most underrated bands ever!! This song is just something else when you listen to how tight the rhythm section is, with Mick Karns legendary bass playing. Japan in my opinion eclipsed Duran Duran and most of the other bands in the 80's. They were the pioneers. R. I. P M Karn 🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏
When I discovered Japan in 1981 I was 17 years old and I found them magnifique and enormously intriguing. In the years that followed, I always played Japan / Ryuichi Sakamoto while working as an artist in my studio. And now when I hear them I immediately feel like getting back to work.
***** David Sylvian went on to do some really good solo music too, working with people like Bill Nelson. Mick Karn went onto to do some solo stuff and also an album with Peter Murphy in the band Dalis Car.
he defo was a stylist i went to the barbers with a picture of him i was 14 then i said i want my hair like this well of course it was nothing like after it was done!!
i remember watching this on TOTP as a 15 yr old as it was the first time seeing them and thought "wow" these guys are amazing, loved them and David ever since. Also remember Heaven 17 were on the same show doing Play to Win and got me hooked on them too🤩🥰
I find this song very relaxing, yet its got an upbeat tempo, something languid and soothing about it, also David doesn't really move much to the rhythmic music, he just sort of turns a bit, and Mick does these little leg side kick things lol. I guess the band were all introverts and the song was a reflection of their private lives, they come across as such. I think David has a look of Marilyn Monroe at times and Mick would have looked good in silent films, both striking men in their own ways. Best song of theirs I think alongside Visions of China.
When studying at Preston Polytechnic (now known as UCLAN) back in the early 80s, my next flat mate played this 24/7. What a racket. Hated then, but now.... wow, quite a stunning track.
I would have bet $100 that this was a Duran Duran track I'd never heard before. Talk about heavily influenced, DD practically stole the look, style AND sound from this band. One of my new favorites now.
Nick Rhodes and Simon were guest VJ's on Mtv back in the early 80's. They had 30 minutes to play whatever they wanted. Nick talked about Japan and played "Visions of China" so they were fans. That was the only time I saw a Japan video on Mtv.
As someone who's both a Japan and Duran Duran fan, I think people tend to exaggerate their similarities way too much. I can see some similarities in Duran Duran's first album, but from Rio on they have a completely different style, look, sound and not to mention stage presence, from Japan. People love to act like Japan are entirely original when really they, just like every other band, pull inspirations from other bands and musicians that came before them, otherwise David wouldn't sound so much like Bryan Ferry.
Great time for fashion & classic songs. Sadly Simon Cowell has managed to brainwash the nation into accepting musical talent that couldn't lace the boots of these guys.
Karn's movement across the stage was just mesmerising at the time. Such a brilliant and under-rated band. Such a shame they couldn't hold it together for a few more years as at this point, imo, was the point where they could have been catapulted to the stratosphere of success.
OH MY LORD...This man is just perfection...so god damn beautiful. ..I was so in love with him , had posters all over my bedroom walls...not an inch of paint showed...ahhh the days when the biggest decision was whether to backcomb or not...😊😊😊😊😂😂😂
Top tune, loved the 80s, I wasn't a New romantic more football casual but the music crossed over and mixed well with The Jam, Smith's, New Order, Loose Ends, SOS Band, Specials, Police. Ghost top tune, also have their albums.👍🏾 You're very welcome.👍🏾😀💫👋🏾⭐🙏🏾🌟
Mick Karn is a genius and also artistic fashion icon...monochrome fluorescent yellow shirt/pants combo with red patent leather mary jane shoes?!? I love him
A very talented band brings back a lot of memories ...if only l could go back to those days😂
You and me both, best times,
Mick Karn was an amazing bass player.
And gone too soon.
Yes agree so sad he died young too 😭
and sadly underrated, but those who know, know. He created the basslines for my formative years.
Yes Mick Karn. Such inspired bass playing. Instead of just following the chords, he makes it rumble, growl and squeal
Dalis car is awesome
I think David Sylvian is the most beautiful man I've ever seen, as well extremely talented! Love him still to this day!
Ultimately sexy
So do I. And I’m straight lol!
David Sylvian and Nick Rhodes could pass as brothers back in the day 🔥
@@theshadowxoxo I always wondered if Nick Rhodes copied Sylvian's look. I know he was a big fan. When he and Simon were guest VJ's on Mtv one of the videos they showed was "Visions of China" and Nick talked a little about Japan.
Love DicedTomatoes Nick could’ve since he looked so much like David back in the day. I noticed that Japan had a huge influence on Duran Duran’s sound and style love them both! 🥰
Me and three other 60 year old male friends just chatting now about how brilliant Japan were.Quiet Life was my favourite track and Mick Karn’s fab bass play is much missed.
Tin Drum is my favourite album of all time. Funny because I was only 2 years old when it was released in 1981. I didn't listen to it until about 1998.
am similar age , and like this 10 times more than when it first came out ;;;; bass player , -- another goodie gone ;;
You forgot Micks Lobster move ..............................🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭
RIP Mick Karn
always had an imaginary (öc? eldäir?) brö... ?
maybe:i:vvöz:ä:hät:^:^
among my best among hundreds... nö wöndäre flipp enweihtät äm ^?^ him -.- maybe sillyän stöle fröm bövvie?? whö stöle fröm pearlynne´scööl?xD :::
8Dy greedinkce ;0-lwäyce sync a bävd shinink trädes´ jäcks the Fäynnöss persön mietz möhr zen the ´avG??
@@ajs41 For the longest time I didn't like tin drum. I recently gave a quick listen through and it is amazing.
Still here 40 years later. 2021 & still sounds as fresh as the first time I heard it on the speakers throughout the park in Alton Towers.
Totally agree! 🙏🏼❤️🔥
Its so weird how alot of 80s songs aged so poorly. This album came out at a perfect time that it wasn't affected by the trendy production that would come later. Japan was highbrow but grooved hard as a motherfucker, true musicians and Sylvian could sing like he meant it. They kept their ballsy mentality from their punk days. Hanoi Rocks and Duran Duran were their spiritual successors.
I was 12-years-old and what an amazing song. Top of the Pops was simply unmissable on a Thursday night.
The hair, the style, the synths, the sound, this is so 1980s it is ridiculous, and I love it!
The best era for music by far.
Very cool tune especially that chorus.
Japan were without doubt one of the most underrated bands ever!!
This song is just something else when you listen to how tight the rhythm section is, with Mick Karns legendary bass playing.
Japan in my opinion eclipsed Duran Duran and most of the other bands in the 80's.
They were the pioneers.
R. I. P
M Karn
🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏
I'm a 21 year old Japanese.
I really like the music of this era.
Check out Tears for Fears Pale Shelter and The Human League Love Action.
@@user-jf5hl2ee3w - Welcome aboard. Try Charlotte Sometimes by The Cure.
No wonder....pop was at the zenith
B-Movie - Switch on, Switch off
I was a Kid
Mick Karn dancing with his feet is something special 😊
Yet kinda annoying and gimmicky too imo.
When I discovered Japan in 1981 I was 17 years old and I found them magnifique and enormously intriguing. In the years that followed, I always played Japan / Ryuichi Sakamoto while working as an artist in my studio. And now when I hear them I immediately feel like getting back to work.
Great song. I also love it when men wore really nice suits with a tie. That's why the early 80s was amazing.
The pop stars also wore more make up than the girls ;-) true.
Unique, still love this band since I´m 16.....Now I´m just 60...phantastic, great sound....
I LOVE how David doesn't dance , just croons elegantly.
Bryan Ferry wannabe!😂
@@hughzapretti-boyden9187 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Bryan Ferry set a good example for him to follow.
@@hughzapretti-boyden9187yes I am glad you observed this wannabe bellend blitz was shit
I was obsessed with Japan back in the day, man. 80s rap N Japan. Bassist Mick was my boy! UK 🇬🇧
Yes me too lol
Absolutely brilliant.
Japan, one of the best New Wave bands between 79 and 82, so underrated in my opinion !
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They were utterly big in Japan.
Anche the Sound è Chamaleons
Brilliant ! Just played it on my 1981 vinyl
On hansa quality vinyl.
This track is Japan's best track by far! The clarity in this video is superb, and on top of that, this video is top notch 80's!
LOL, just Mick Karn on bass alone is more talent than Duran Duran.
Rattus Norvegicus I love Duran Duran as well, but I don't really think Japan and Duran Duran are as similar as some folks think.
*****
I agree. Japan was quite a serious music band and DD was just pop music mostly.
Rattus Norvegicus I agree with that assessment.
*****
David Sylvian went on to do some really good solo music too, working with people like Bill Nelson. Mick Karn went onto to do some solo stuff and also an album with Peter Murphy in the band Dalis Car.
Great track Japan were a very underrated band.
Such a brill song loved it!🎵🎵👌
Amazing masterpiece from the summer of my years.
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Jeez. I wished i was so stylish like David Sylvian was back then. He looked bloody amazing.
he defo was a stylist i went to the barbers with a picture of him i was 14 then i said i want my hair like this well of course it was nothing like after it was done!!
can someone tell me the way back to the early 80s?
Can I come too!
And me!
geekpie100... buy a delorian with a new flux capacitor
They're called the Killers
Tommy Byrnes very close
Seen these 1981 Liverpool, brilliant
the best of the 70s and 80s great group
Agree
Magic :-) I was ten years hold at the time and never forgot this song Thank You and never will :-)
David was clearly one of the coolest guy that ever climb up on a stage....
literally
He's so damn fine ✨️
Ill second that emotion
Loved this song when it was first released and still love it now. However, their other songs never really hit the spot for me like this one did.
It has to be their best song.
So talented and with such original music, their OWN sound.
All I hear is Bowie & Roxy Music
So good
The definition of cool David..
Brings back memories for me. I went to see them in concert they were fantastic. Mick was my favourite crush 😢
i remember watching this on TOTP as a 15 yr old as it was the first time seeing them and thought "wow" these guys are amazing, loved them and David ever since. Also remember Heaven 17 were on the same show doing Play to Win and got me hooked on them too🤩🥰
My favourite band of the 80s
Lady Diana flick. A good song, with a touch of Planet Earth.
More than a year before Planet Earth was released...just sayin’
Great editing there. You seamlessly added the last few seconds instead of the applause.
Another great band from the 80's..
So cutting edge then ....still love it 40 years on...
Japan, were in a totally different league!
Magnificent!!!
David is just so 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Mick Karn looks as cool as ****! Just forgot actually how good they were......... Play really loud, it's brilliant ❤️🙏
Saw a video clip with David Bowie being interviewed….. vaguely remember him mentioning how cool he thought Sylvian was 👍
Not only were they great musicians, they were cool.
Great song reminds me of the late 70s Early 80s take me back to that era
Happy 64th David yre an amazing talent x
So cooool love the quiet life 🇯🇵
brilliant song
Love this bring back the 80s....😊👌🎶🎶🎶👃
One off the most underrated artists ever, and so damn stylish 💜
Roxy Music wannabes!🤡
Just love this track it stands above & beyond RIP Mick 🙏
Awesome early 80's sound...
Love it
Absolute masterpiece
A classic!👍
Brilliant
Amazing band ❤
Pop-synth was more than just an era it opened the doors to better music - today's bands take heed
WTF is pop synth?🤡
It's new wave although he was a poor man's Bryan Ferry.
David had a very dreamy voice. Plus he looked like Nick Rhodes too!
Haunting classic.😊❤
Miles ahead of time
LOL do your research
You can hear where both Duran Duran and Kajagoogoo got their inspiration from! Sooo cool!!
The undercurrent of the music towards the ens sounds like Planet Earth!
@@danniifan3115Yes🙌Very much so😺🎼
David Sylvian, Nick Rhodes nad John Taylor are my perfect type of man 😂😂😍😍
Looks like John Taylor
Only got to no 19 in th UK Charts!..... Should been much much higher!... Ahead of there time!
Great back then and still are 👨🏻🦲👌🏻
If there’s a song that sums up the best of the early 80’s…. Here you have it folks!
Brilliant.
Awesome...🔻🔥👍
Really enjoy to listen them, they have inspired Duran Duran, they are very good too 😎👩👹👍👍
I loved that band when I was a boy 😂❤
I find this song very relaxing, yet its got an upbeat tempo, something languid and soothing about it, also David doesn't really move much to the rhythmic music, he just sort of turns a bit, and Mick does these little leg side kick things lol.
I guess the band were all introverts and the song was a reflection of their private lives, they come across as such. I think David has a look of Marilyn Monroe at times and Mick would have looked good in silent films, both striking men in their own ways.
Best song of theirs I think alongside Visions of China.
private life? quiet life you mean lol
their best song!
When studying at Preston Polytechnic (now known as UCLAN) back in the early 80s, my next flat mate played this 24/7. What a racket. Hated then, but now.... wow, quite a stunning track.
I got Japan's album from a record stall holders at Hertford market in Hertfordshire Saturday afternoon
Great song
I would have bet $100 that this was a Duran Duran track I'd never heard before. Talk about heavily influenced, DD practically stole the look, style AND sound from this band. One of my new favorites now.
If you get chance
listen to their back catalogue,
When this track came out I thought that it was Roxy Music
The Duranies didn't get this sophisticated until Rio, stuff like the Chauffeur.
Nick Rhodes and Simon were guest VJ's on Mtv back in the early 80's. They had 30 minutes to play whatever they wanted. Nick talked about Japan and played "Visions of China" so they were fans. That was the only time I saw a Japan video on Mtv.
As someone who's both a Japan and Duran Duran fan, I think people tend to exaggerate their similarities way too much. I can see some similarities in Duran Duran's first album, but from Rio on they have a completely different style, look, sound and not to mention stage presence, from Japan. People love to act like Japan are entirely original when really they, just like every other band, pull inspirations from other bands and musicians that came before them, otherwise David wouldn't sound so much like Bryan Ferry.
Classic!!!!🙌🙌👋👌
Probably the best group of the 80s, but there were many great groups in the 80s.
Everything here defines cool✌️
I remember playinig this album in the car until the tape wore out. Still as yummy as it was then.
Great time for fashion & classic songs. Sadly Simon Cowell has managed to brainwash the nation into accepting musical talent that couldn't lace the boots of these guys.
And he's proud of it... maybe he is actually just a lazy s@#$
You said it!!
How very true, cowell sells throw away pop for the socially dumb!
AWESOME!!!! =)
Mick Karn !
Karn's movement across the stage was just mesmerising at the time. Such a brilliant and under-rated band. Such a shame they couldn't hold it together for a few more years as at this point, imo, was the point where they could have been catapulted to the stratosphere of success.
The best song of japan
If this is the best, I would hate to hear the worst
Quality 👌
OH MY LORD...This man is just perfection...so god damn beautiful. ..I was so in love with him , had posters all over my bedroom walls...not an inch of paint showed...ahhh the days when the biggest decision was whether to backcomb or not...😊😊😊😊😂😂😂
Top tune, loved the 80s, I wasn't a New romantic more football casual but the music crossed over and mixed well with The Jam, Smith's, New Order, Loose Ends, SOS Band, Specials, Police.
Ghost top tune, also have their albums.👍🏾
You're very welcome.👍🏾😀💫👋🏾⭐🙏🏾🌟
Mick Karn is a genius and also artistic fashion icon...monochrome fluorescent yellow shirt/pants combo with red patent leather mary jane shoes?!? I love him
Just indulging myself watching some videos he is cool as hell and what bass player
Mick Karn..What a Bass Stud..
japan very good
Mick Karn smashing that bass 👍🙏🙏
Paul I've found kearsley's file hidden in a bush.. Crompton st scows..lol
Tune pal x
suits were in fashion then. no wonder I like them. snappy dressers.
🎉the most beautiful man ever still is celiaxx
元祖ブロンド・ショタコンが・お好き❣。
Filmed at' The Venue', Victoria. ( Became Dickie Dirt's jeans emporium)
Never forget Japan great memories of the 80s
Originally released in late 1979. Re-released in 1981 to capitalise on the New Romantic movement. Ahead of its time.
I miss mick Karn so much and his brilliant bass playing
Mick Karn, Bass legend who is sadly missed.