Prefab Sprout - Johnny Johnny (The Tube 1986)

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  • Prefab Sprout - Johnny Jonny (The Tube 1986)
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    Lyrics
    Hang out the flags a new world order's on the way
    Start singing now a song to greet the joyful day
    Just when we thought the time was right for celebrating
    with music of the spheres
    What's this, another boat of fleeing refugees on a
    sea of children's tears
    Once more the sound of crying
    Is number one across the earth
    We're only men and women doing what we can
    Sometimes I think that God is working to a plan
    then other times I swear that he is improvising -
    discordant and remote
    Another orphan baby in failed uprising
    another real bum note
    Once more the sound of crying
    Is number one across the earth
    And if you're listening up there
    you could consider this a prayer
    Well who am I to tell you how to run your business
    Man, you could strike me blind
    What kind of noise we gotta make down here
    Before we disturb your peace of mind
    Once more the sound of crying
    Is number one across the earth

КОМЕНТАРІ • 231

  • @wmrxb15
    @wmrxb15 7 років тому +72

    Life's not complete, 'til your heart's missed a . . . . beat

    • @MrMusicbyMartin
      @MrMusicbyMartin 3 роки тому +9

      I always loved that little skip in the music, clever fellah that Macaloon

    • @cheofbowland
      @cheofbowland 3 роки тому +1

      LOVE!

    • @bernardbaker6803
      @bernardbaker6803 3 години тому

      Paddy was just a fad - good grief this 'music' is BAD!!!!😖👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿

  • @Sandrinhamartins
    @Sandrinhamartins 3 роки тому +123

    Can anyone explain why this band didn't become super famous? They are so good!! 💖 Steve McQueen is such a jewel! 💎

    • @cheofbowland
      @cheofbowland 3 роки тому +16

      They did for us...X

    • @rudyzk
      @rudyzk 2 роки тому +21

      In the 80's there was not internet. However, in the underground, indie world, Steve McQueen was elected the #1 album of that decade

    • @qwargy
      @qwargy 2 роки тому +16

      Because they were like XTC. They had some beautiful, world-class songs which would rival the best of any band or songwriter. The lead singers (Andy Partridge from XTC) didn't care for fame and didn't want to perform live. Compare that to The Police and Sting who was a show-off and needed to be in the limelight. The record companies didn't make an effort to promote Prefab Sprout or XTC

    • @ewignichjesehn
      @ewignichjesehn 2 роки тому +16

      they where protected by something, so that they will forever be loved by those who know them and never got tired of them.

    • @scientifico
      @scientifico 2 роки тому +6

      Were they too earnest? Did their songs cut too deep? I know they did for me.

  • @ashleywebb2736
    @ashleywebb2736 7 місяців тому +13

    His voice is as good live as in the studio. Remarkable

    • @bernardbaker6803
      @bernardbaker6803 3 місяці тому

      He sounds exactly the same emotion and timbre on most songs - a sort of wet/precious/self satisfied/bloodless....................

    • @infinite_pest
      @infinite_pest День тому

      @@bernardbaker6803 jlol wtf are you on about wet bloodless

    • @bernardbaker6803
      @bernardbaker6803 3 години тому

      @@infinite_pest Give me strength!🩳 DO YOU NOT UNDERSTAND WHAT WET or BLOODLESS MEANS? PFS are THAT!!!!!

  • @ste.6026
    @ste.6026 4 роки тому +92

    Paddy is one of the best and most underrated singer songwriters the UK has ever produced

    • @NorthernFella
      @NorthernFella 3 роки тому +2

      absolutely!

    • @MrMusicbyMartin
      @MrMusicbyMartin 3 роки тому +2

      Too right, and I can’t think of many today or since who can demonstrate such nimble, well crafted songwriting skills.

    • @luzhizui
      @luzhizui 2 роки тому

      @@MrMusicbyMartin
      Hello

    • @neilrobinson5115
      @neilrobinson5115 8 місяців тому +1

      Without a doubt,brilliant paddy

  • @modehead101
    @modehead101 Рік тому +18

    This tracks always gives me goosebumps. Genius and timeless. 'Life's not complete till your heat's missed a beat...'

    • @Neptunianist
      @Neptunianist 8 місяців тому

      heart’s but yes.

    • @bernardbaker6803
      @bernardbaker6803 3 місяці тому

      The sort of people who thought the Hill Street Blues theme was excellence in music!!!!!

  • @neilrobinson5115
    @neilrobinson5115 8 місяців тому +10

    Good old paddy,brilliant lyricist,he’s up there with the best,the very best.

  • @neoepicurean3772
    @neoepicurean3772 4 роки тому +35

    Damn he sings that just like the studio quality - impressive.

    • @merlinoner
      @merlinoner 4 роки тому +2

      Impressive indeed.

    • @neilcarlson661
      @neilcarlson661 3 роки тому +2

      Yes ; so , so , impressive . The Great Prefab Sprout !

    • @infinite_pest
      @infinite_pest День тому

      its cute y'all think this wasn't mastered in post

    • @neoepicurean3772
      @neoepicurean3772 День тому

      @@infinite_pest Why doesn't she sound as good as the recording then? And you think it's autotuned in post? What's mastering got to go with his vocals? I work in music btw.

  • @shadowplay5363
    @shadowplay5363 3 роки тому +15

    He sounds like in the record. Not only a great songwriter, but a great singer too. And he was so handsome.

    • @xebio6
      @xebio6 4 місяці тому

      And a very accomplished guitarist and musician overall.

  • @QueenAmethyst55
    @QueenAmethyst55 2 роки тому +18

    Wendy's voice is adorable 🥰

  • @craigivar
    @craigivar 7 років тому +78

    Paddy's voice and timing are just perfect!

    • @MrGravito
      @MrGravito 5 років тому +1

      MAGISTRAL !!!!!:!

    • @bernardbaker6803
      @bernardbaker6803 3 місяці тому

      Exactly the same voice approach as most of their other songs..........

  • @charlieismydarling22
    @charlieismydarling22 2 роки тому +21

    'Life's not complete until your heart's missed a beat' . I was 17 when this was big, now I have a 16 year old.

    • @bernardbaker6803
      @bernardbaker6803 Місяць тому

      That Mcaloon can't write a tune, go and listen to some real songs soon!

  • @sand951
    @sand951 13 днів тому +1

    Song from Heaven❤ Paddy's genius

  • @almack572
    @almack572 6 років тому +59

    Wow! His voice is stunning. Always thought there was so much production on their records, this shows his pure real talent. Not just one of the finest song writers but can do it live.

  • @hejsanhejda1921
    @hejsanhejda1921 Рік тому +8

    J'étais à l'armée en 1985 quand j'ai connu Prefab et je n'ai cessé de l'écouter 😍

  • @Tiago-d9y
    @Tiago-d9y 10 місяців тому +6

    I love this one. Wendy ❤

  • @markdawson-smith1950
    @markdawson-smith1950 5 місяців тому +2

    One of their simplest but most outstanding tracks. Takes me back 30+ years but seems like yesterday.

  • @nunomiguelguedes4490
    @nunomiguelguedes4490 6 років тому +47

    A masterpiece. But the name of the song is Goodbye Lucille (Steve McQueen,1985).

    • @kenmccormack7297
      @kenmccormack7297 6 років тому +13

      Goodbye Lucille #1 (there’s several “Goodbye Lucille” songs in the early Sprouts live set... most were never released)

    • @camilomendozaloayza832
      @camilomendozaloayza832 4 роки тому +2

      Eigtees forever

    • @Juan6370
      @Juan6370 3 роки тому +3

      If the official PS says it's Johnny Johnny then that's the way it is

    • @Juan6370
      @Juan6370 3 роки тому +2

      even tho the whole GBYE Lucille concept it's way more interesting

    • @Anya-ip6fd
      @Anya-ip6fd 8 місяців тому

      It was called Johnny Johnny when it was released as a pre-album single, they re-titled it for the album.

  • @brufrog
    @brufrog 4 роки тому +11

    his vocal control...so awesome

  • @dt7449
    @dt7449 4 роки тому +18

    Prefab always take me back to 1985 and Love breaks down, for an 11 yr old kid my ears ears were starting to tune in to great music.

  • @glenthompson4625
    @glenthompson4625 6 років тому +32

    Great band. They were very underrated, but IMO they’re music and Paddy’s songwriting was fantastic. Every time I hear their music, I’m taken back to early 90s when I got really into them.

  • @whi5tler_1337
    @whi5tler_1337 5 років тому +56

    Anyone else here in 2019... and wondering where the time went❓

    • @patcom1013
      @patcom1013 5 років тому +2

      Steve - yes, and also wondering what happened to music as what passes today is utter garbage.

    • @lucybrenes2127
      @lucybrenes2127 4 роки тому

      2020!

    • @qwj68boots
      @qwj68boots 4 роки тому +2

      A journey to dust...

    • @PatoOlivera
      @PatoOlivera 4 роки тому

      @@patcom1013 hahaha that is old people spech. You sound like my parents, then,

    • @camilomendozaloayza832
      @camilomendozaloayza832 4 роки тому

      Out of time, bigger than life

  • @NorthernFella
    @NorthernFella 3 роки тому +8

    I just love Prefab Sprout! HIs lyrics are so good - "you're still in love with Hayley Mills"

  • @edmundau-yeung9598
    @edmundau-yeung9598 3 роки тому +18

    These guys should be household names but they are not because they are too good for this world.

    • @dustinwilson1661
      @dustinwilson1661 3 роки тому +4

      Yes, I believe that too my friend!

    • @bfdoo
      @bfdoo 4 місяці тому

      Isn't the song narrating that kind of brilliance 😢

    • @bernardbaker6803
      @bernardbaker6803 3 місяці тому

      This comment personifies their po faced tiny fan following. Should be jettisoned form this world more like

  • @longsongsforboredpeople
    @longsongsforboredpeople 7 років тому +27

    anyday is a good day for prefab sprout...

  • @panicsum
    @panicsum 6 років тому +40

    Ooo Wendy, Wendy, Wendy....

  • @johncannon9801
    @johncannon9801 4 роки тому +7

    August 2020 , disappointed I was to Young to appreciate.... Absolutely brilliant....

    • @bernardbaker6803
      @bernardbaker6803 3 місяці тому

      Don't worry, you didn't miss much. This period of music was post new wave sell out (what a pity after groundbreaking 77- 83 period) - they were the low point of music at that time - and largely forgotten thank goodness. ...

  • @RockyRoader
    @RockyRoader Рік тому +3

    And I was still in love with Hayley Mills - since the film Whistle Down the Wind

  • @fritshits65
    @fritshits65 Рік тому +2

    one of my all time favorite bands in one of my all time favorite programs.....great performance !..I remember well that I was at a ticket office bying tickets for I think it was the Cult and there I saw a great poster from a concert coming up by Prefab.....and they didn't`t came around that often......greatly missed chance and never got to see them live. Paddy and Co are truly mesmerizing , unique and `one-of-a-kind` sound....their texts are something special too , this love affair is going on for almost 40 years now , and will last `till the day I'll die

    • @bernardbaker6803
      @bernardbaker6803 3 місяці тому

      Lucky they The sprouts were not there - The Cult would have beaten them up!!!

  • @colin_a
    @colin_a 4 роки тому +8

    What a great voice Paddy has...

  • @jessmanuel540
    @jessmanuel540 3 роки тому +17

    Love Wendy Smith. She's an absolute angel

  • @paulosoares2190
    @paulosoares2190 Рік тому +3

    Steve Mcqueen or Two wheels good, a slightly extended version of it with some extra jewels.
    This band is a rare thing - brilliant, surprising and more creative than any other 80's band. along with the King Crimson 80's version. Love to hear them anytime. Sad that, living in Brazil, never could see them live.

  • @LFC_MARC
    @LFC_MARC 3 роки тому +11

    His voice is amazing!!

  • @JJørgensen
    @JJørgensen 6 років тому +11

    Genius even with fantastic voice, the same live the same in studio that you can hear from your cd. No difference, just pure talent.

  • @salamanco968
    @salamanco968 3 роки тому +4

    "Lifes not complete 'till your heart's missed a beat."

  • @antonioalvarez3121
    @antonioalvarez3121 2 роки тому +4

    Calidad musical y armonía "Perfect" .... Saludos México...

  • @claudiovergarabravo5405
    @claudiovergarabravo5405 9 місяців тому +2

    ESTA CANCION ES GENIAL MUY LINDA, saludos desde Lima Perú

  • @angeldietrish5608
    @angeldietrish5608 3 роки тому +6

    La elegancia y el alma...unidos en la música.💖✨

  • @LostOwlet
    @LostOwlet Рік тому +1

    Thank you for the wonderful music. Always and forever.

  • @rodeamichelocm2339
    @rodeamichelocm2339 4 роки тому +7

    Incredible. They sound (voice wise) exactly as the album.. I wouldn’t notice unless they did some particular note... impressive. Haven’t heard any new band doing the same as in their recorded albums ....

  • @MsPaulineMc
    @MsPaulineMc 8 місяців тому

    The dogs balls, one of the greatest bands that never got their just recognition, just totally feckin awesome!

  • @BilisNegra
    @BilisNegra 6 років тому +8

    I was fearing this could be a junk VHS rip (as it's the case with most old TV footage). Glad to find it's either from DVD or even the original professional videotapes.

  • @btanjr
    @btanjr 3 роки тому +4

    Played this group often on my radio years... the best of British rock

    • @bernardbaker6803
      @bernardbaker6803 3 місяці тому

      ROCK? Limp lettuced simps affected pop - at best!!!

  • @yesackram
    @yesackram 3 роки тому +4

    This is absolutely top class.
    I only really got properly into the Sprout later in life, even though I was always aware of them.
    Different gravy.

  • @johns9820
    @johns9820 4 роки тому +2

    Steve, share your sentiment. Just seems like yesterday. Bring back more shows like the Tube for the sake of future generations.

  • @eliowen11
    @eliowen11 4 роки тому +3

    aaaaaaaaahhhhh! im screaming!!! my heart is so crazy ! she is so beautiful!!!!!!

  • @darrenallison1422
    @darrenallison1422 2 роки тому +3

    This is unbelievably brilliant

  • @musicbybackinnyc1
    @musicbybackinnyc1 6 років тому +7

    this is great,and a great vocal from paddy

  • @cristianoromagnolo
    @cristianoromagnolo 2 роки тому +2

    Ancora oggi mi emozionano ❤❤❤

  • @josemariah.5421
    @josemariah.5421 Рік тому +2

    What a lovely song!!!!

  • @willemdefouw3605
    @willemdefouw3605 6 років тому +6

    Great band great songwriter.

  • @alternativefm328
    @alternativefm328 6 років тому +3

    I watched The Tube every week from the beginning to its last show and even went up to watch it live in the 90s

    • @whi5tler_1337
      @whi5tler_1337 5 років тому

      That is incorrect, I was part of the production crew, for the last 2 years and we finally finished on 24 April 1987. You must have been in a empty studio whistling. 😁😁😁

    • @grahamg471
      @grahamg471 3 роки тому +1

      @@whi5tler_1337 but there was Millenium Tube, a one off in 1999 live from Studio 5 maybe that was it

  • @signprobenelux3002
    @signprobenelux3002 2 роки тому +1

    From the best album ever...

  • @ettieneterblanche290
    @ettieneterblanche290 3 роки тому +3

    Effortlessly cool. Wendy and Paddy.

  • @mattkeyes3751
    @mattkeyes3751 4 роки тому +3

    Absolutely brilliant timeless

  • @RabbiRizzle
    @RabbiRizzle 5 місяців тому

    My favourite songwriters are Joni Mitchell and Paddy McAloon. Exquisite melodies and beautiful poetry

  • @jean-christophepacaud7533
    @jean-christophepacaud7533 3 роки тому +1

    Best TV performance ever...

  • @mistlegigg
    @mistlegigg 5 місяців тому

    Oh my goodness Paddy’s voice blows me away. Then and now. Wendy is fab too.

  • @Happyharold666
    @Happyharold666 6 років тому +4

    this is magic

  • @99marcoa
    @99marcoa Рік тому +1

    GEM 80's ....................... LONG LIFE TO NEW WAVE

  • @dt7449
    @dt7449 4 роки тому +1

    Soma gift to British music, great song GREAT band

  • @professorabronsius
    @professorabronsius 3 роки тому +2

    That voice!!! Mc Caloon rules!!!

  • @alelunf1219
    @alelunf1219 7 років тому +5

    just perfect n' amazing

  • @alexowen8350
    @alexowen8350 5 років тому +3

    Stunning

  • @connoraimee1
    @connoraimee1 2 роки тому +2

    The beautiful Wendy Smith!

  • @christianmorris8065
    @christianmorris8065 Рік тому +1

    This was really good. They sang live to a backing track

  • @marcoantoniosalazarcampos4112

    MAGIC, GORGEOUS, WONDERFUL BAND

  • @geoffreyrogers9755
    @geoffreyrogers9755 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant

  • @ValentimTimtim-hc4sv
    @ValentimTimtim-hc4sv 6 місяців тому

    Linda musica!!

  • @davewilson9738
    @davewilson9738 Рік тому +3

    I can only tell you that the mid 80's Stock, Aitken and Waterman ruined the music scene which allowed a group like this to slip through the net. The worlds loss, but us in the know gained.

  • @ninovladovic2937
    @ninovladovic2937 2 роки тому +1

    2021, Prefab Sptout forever.

  • @descendingforth
    @descendingforth Рік тому +1

    Some track!

  • @densmath8004
    @densmath8004 2 роки тому +1

    Car ils ne doivent pas être révélé à tous ,mais privilégié comme tout ce qui est de Valeur. 👼👼👼

  • @davetiger8925
    @davetiger8925 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful.

  • @BrunoMorphet
    @BrunoMorphet 3 роки тому +2

    Hard to say how I'd react being in that room and hearing that voice coming out of Paddy McAloon.

  • @pixelfrenzy
    @pixelfrenzy 7 місяців тому +1

    Stunning performance from Paddy, but why were they singing over a backing track? My memory of the Tube was that everyone was performing live...?

  • @SmithsSmitten
    @SmithsSmitten 7 років тому +4

    There can be no contest indeed

  • @Radagast-
    @Radagast- 2 роки тому +2

    This was titled "Goodbye Lucille" on Steve McQueen, right?

  • @wolfgangbaber2976
    @wolfgangbaber2976 3 роки тому +1

    So brilliant

  • @leemacgregor
    @leemacgregor 3 роки тому +1

    speechless superb

  • @suedicaro4470
    @suedicaro4470 3 роки тому +2

    Perfeito!!

  • @stephenbailey6709
    @stephenbailey6709 10 місяців тому

    Some bands don,t get the credit they deserve. One of my all time favourite bands. Smartl lyrics and great music. Blame it on shite Boy and Girl bands of the generation. But Class Will out.

  • @hervemertes2524
    @hervemertes2524 5 років тому +2

    Exceptionnel....

  • @wroblero
    @wroblero 2 роки тому

    Best karaoke ever

  • @domenicocostigliola171
    @domenicocostigliola171 Рік тому

    Stupenda ❤️❤️❤️

  • @intotheshadows9876
    @intotheshadows9876 4 роки тому +3

    yes where did all that time go, you just could not make it up. Fifty three years of age and how did the time go so fast

  • @formdissolve
    @formdissolve Рік тому

    Perfection.

  • @MultiMrMiles
    @MultiMrMiles 7 років тому +14

    better than those awfull beatles...really- 80s BEST decade to be alive...Paddy is pure art and genius....

  • @suedicaro4470
    @suedicaro4470 3 роки тому +2

    Top!!!

  • @Gelsyviolet
    @Gelsyviolet Рік тому

    Meraviglia

  • @zaccypong
    @zaccypong Рік тому

    Beyond cool

  • @kapitbanda
    @kapitbanda Рік тому

    very good vocal quality !

  • @radixreuel7631
    @radixreuel7631 4 роки тому +2

    LOVE ME SOME CAVE AGED PREFAB 🌱

  • @gheng19671
    @gheng19671 7 років тому +1

    Good Music

  • @雅子堂本
    @雅子堂本 Рік тому

    Prefab Sproutは、私がレンタルレコード店RECで、推薦盤にしていた、グループです。グッドテイストな、曲が、たくさん‼️❤️🥰

  • @erickramirez8539
    @erickramirez8539 7 років тому +6

    first comment yay great song, great lyrics greetings from México

  • @maurosasso7988
    @maurosasso7988 23 дні тому

    Paddy and Wendy😊❤

  • @rachelcaullay172
    @rachelcaullay172 5 років тому +1

    Johnny Johnny..Ooh..

  • @davidebianco3857
    @davidebianco3857 3 роки тому

    Thank

  • @Troubadour1681
    @Troubadour1681 9 місяців тому +2

    Didn't Bowie say Paddy was the greatest Songwriter.

  • @LIOPIZZO
    @LIOPIZZO 2 роки тому

    Capolavoro...