You can tell from the jump he didn’t want to hit he wanted to see his friends again so he did it. Also, this show was huge to me as a kid. It’s how I learned Dave Diamond owned the airport right by me. I went to the restaurant and ordered like $100 in food before I started asking for him so they couldn’t boot me. I did see him, he waved and the lady was like “that kid likes Berlin” he didn’t seem happy.. like dude VH1 was just here lol. Oh well. He still rules.
He definitely had a distinctive sound that was immediately identifiable as Flock of Seagulls. There’s also a kind of magic that happens when he tears into those synth-backed power chords. For those of us who lived through those early days of M Tv, Flock of Seagulls’ music transports you right back to the halcyon days of the early 80s.
If it wasn’t for paul reynolds guitar playing, I’m sure I Ran wouldn’t have been a good song, paul reynolds was their secret weapon, no wonder why the band broke up after he left
I have a new appreciation for a Flock of Seagulls, Paul Reynolds is the best, to be that young and have that much pressure dropped on you, I mean he revolutionized the sound of the 80s, literally when I think 80s his guitar echo especially comes to mind, musical genius
There are so many musically inclined people in the world who love to sing or play instruments, but are terrified of being in the public eye. They cope in many different ways, but that usually means drugs and/or alcohol. Many lives destroyed in the music industry, but I like to see shows like this where they come together and seem to fix a bit of themselves, heal some wounds and that's one of my favorite parts of this series.
The personality’s of Ali Frank and Paul shine through , Mike is still all ego , he can tour with his ever changing line up of flock of imposters, they could have done a tour from this like kajagoogoo did , took the money and ran but you can see all mike is thinking is me and the imposter’s can get a tour out of this, Paul is a genius on guitar and like all geniuses troubled, they were trying but it wasn’t there until Paul started playing and boom it was a flock of seagulls again, frank really worked to get Paul to be at ease, I hope the audience know how privileged they are to have witnessed that performance, mom score rocks
I really feel for Paul too, being thrown into the massive pressure cooker known as the music industry at such a young age and then doing 158 straight shows. That is tough for anyone to cope with, let alone a young kid (14 when he first joined and 17 when they first cut an album!)
Paul Reynolds seems a really nice guy. Really felt for him and the the difficulties he went through. Hope he is happy wherever he is...deserves to be happy.
@@trollgoodman7808 yes agreed but they all made it special. The lead guitar was/is gifted and the bassist and drummer completed the perfect set up known to mankind. This group will always rock!
this was filmed in the 2000's where they were trying to get away from a lot of the styles of the 80's they're definitely quite stylish by modern standards tho!
he was clearly trying hard in the 80s to look older by wearing them, hiding behind the fact that he was indeed 15. I cant imagine the sex drugs and rock'n'roll he was getting backstage at age 15 to have had a blowout like that ..daym
UdayMotwani.They did but I don't think any of them could work with Mike Scores ego anymore and they had to escape from it.He was probably making their life hell and didn't see it,itn just exploded around him
That's truly hilarious Mark, given the fact that U2 formed years before A Flock of Seagulls and Edge already had developed his signature delayed guitar sound. :-)
Nice try. But do some research before smearing a legend like the Edge. I don't know how you copy someones style when U2 was already touring and putting out records before Flock of Seagulls even formed. How about just saying they're both great guitarist. Which they are.
Paul Reynolds is a good guitar player. But like so many guitarists of the day and the past 30 years, he copied the style of Edge from U2. Edge is a legend, not Reynolds.
This is surprisingly moving. Caught me off guard. When those power chords ripped through the venue it was like the magic was back. Even after years and years of wandering in the wilderness you can go home again.
I watched this at the age of 50, and it brought tears to my eyes knowing how much this band meant so much to me during those high school years. We traded this album back and forth among friends. I loved seeing where and how they went their separate ways. One of the best parts was seeing mum watching her boys reunite. So happy to see so much positive still there.
Watched this is September of 2023 and it also brought tears to my eyes seeing them play. I saw them in 1983 at the Greek theater in Los Angeles. It was my first concert ever. I was only 12 years old and they were my favorite band. So many good memories listening to their music. Mike still tours and I saw him at a small new wave club in bellflower California in 2008. I met him and shared a drink. Good times!
Paul Reynolds is an absolute FANTASTIC guitar player!! I was so impressed at how great he was at the reunion! Nice job guys! Great to see you all together again. :)
Paul seemed like he had been through a lot mentally and physically, and understandably wasn't totally comfortable talking about it on camera even after all these years. Whatever happened to him is his business, and I applaud him for being strong and his band mates for being supportive of him while still giving him his space. And man, he can still play a guitar.
Partying and touring for a 150 gigs straight will fuck a person up bad. They body needs a break/rest. Some down time. Its really no different then being an athlete. Cheers 👍
Still, Paul was such a visionary and talented guitarist. I remember his birthday party when they were on tour and the band singing to him "Happy Birthday to Paul". Yeah, that's a hard lifestyle, but HIS SOUND MADE the band.
Paul was only 17 when he joined the band (I'm 1 year older than him) so mix that with quick fame, success and lots money and the fairly predictable happened. He seems like a soft spoken and likeable guy and I'm glad he seems to have gotten through all those difficulties. I loved FOS right away when they came on the scene. Very underrated band. ❤
The whole mental stress breakdown thing…. I get it! Jamming all them consecutive nights, partying afterwards, driving to the next show. Can’t be easy. No one can fault the guy
You can tell that Frank Maudsely is the reason they were smiling and he was the icebreaker... for the two brothers, and then into Paul... Paul's so shy and reserved and immediately seeing Frank has not changed warmed his heart and even made Mike a bit different.
This is my favorite of the "bands reunited" series. I always loved A Flock of Seagulls surreal, new wave sound. They still had that great chemistry for this show, and all of them were on their game. Paul is an amazing guitar player, for sure. The ONE thing that was made absolutely clear in this video is that the root problem that probably drove this band apart is Mike Score's huge ego. Ali, Paul and Frank all seem like very likable and level-headed guys, then and now, but Mike clearly has an "I am the band" attitude, then and now.
Mark Twain said "It ain't braggin', if ya done it." In that way, Mike WAS the band. His idea, he put them together, named them, wrote the songs, led, etc... Could he have been a better leader, and they wouldn't have fallen apart? We'll never know, but I doubt it. The pressures they were under - doing that many gigs (157 in a row! wow), along with booze and drugs and lifestyle, and Paul such a young person being in the midst of all that - I'd wager it was not "if" but _when_ they flew apart, from someone needing to bow out. An eventuality. No doubt, the man has an ego :) - and yet, he has every right to it, if you ask me. Have you checked out his Zeebratta release from 2014? If not, here it is - listen, he *still* has it. ua-cam.com/video/4CJDeewSNIE/v-deo.html
@@leaveonlywake I will check that out. I still listen to their music. Mike Score, aside from a huge ego, can't sing, either; regardless, the music they made together was good stuff.
@@leaveonlywake lm sure all the others guys contribute, especially Pauls talent guitar playing! Remember they started the "New Wave movement" and syn sound!💙
At the beginning of the year 2020 Paul Reynolds suffered a stroke and was admitted to the hospital, currently he is recovering and having daily physical therapy.
Awesome!! Not to bust YOUR bubble Ego Mike but without Paul and his unique style, sound and writing AFOS would have never been as big as it was(is). It's obvious the fans love Paul for what he went through at such a young age and accomplished. Remember the 4 of you made it happen. Just look at the magic that just happened after 20 years of being apart. Great job guys, and thank you 👍👍
As a rock guitar player, I first scoffed at the guitarist being referred to as a “guitar whiz”.... but watching their performance, that guy really was ahead of his time. Not a virtuoso, but very good for his style of music. Mastering a delayed guitar sound is a lot harder than it looks... The Edge from U2 basically stole this cats style!
Ha! Yeah. In the 80’s I was busy listening to Metallica and Slayer. And learning those riffs on guitar. Although I was a metal head through and through, I kinda liked Flock. Never though much of the guitarist. But I’ve come to appreciate him a lot more over the years. Very cool riffing. And very much like U2’s the Edge.
When Flock of Seagulls came to New York City I performed with them on roller skates with my group I remember it was at a club in midtown. They had just come out with "I Ran" and it was a great high energy experience. Wish them all well.
He was my classmate in liverpool school. Believe me hes always been funny and zany.There was many in that school !! I bump into him now and again. Glad hes done well from Norris green.
Paul Reynolds was such an amazing talent, I'll bet he can play any genre of Rock and Roll and produce a very authentic sound. Man was sort of underutilized and far far underrated.
Last night, I saw the Flock of Seagulls for the first time live in Downtown Los Angeles. I knew who they were and listened to their songs a long time ago. But last night was a wish fulfilled. I first saw this VH1 documentary when I was in College. But last night was a very emotional night for me. Thank you Flock of Seagulls.
Omg! paul Reynolds is an master 🎸 guital player!...they are all very talented! Gotta love these guys!!! I sure do! Such great memories love them to pieces!
AFOS were ahead of their time in my opinion. So different a lot of people couldn't really take them seriously at the time. But honestly the music was great. I Ran, Space Age Love Song, Modern Love Is Automatic, Photograph Of You, Transfer Affection all amazing tracks.
being a ex band tour bus driver i know where they are coming from !! on tour gigs 24/7 its a nightmare for the bands . so respect . health is more vital than anything else and family as well . stay safe .
This brought a tear to my eye. The 80's were such a great, creative era in terms of music, and I have some great memories. I think that 'AFOS' encapsulated and represented that era better than any band (or most bands), so it was a joy to watch them come together for this. Thanks for the upload.
It brought a tear to my eye too !! I think these guys needed to do this ! I loved it and am so glad they were willing to get together, despite all the hurts of the past. It gave me a warm feeling to see them get back together, if only for one performance. They still have fans ! And I’m one of them !
I was in the audience for this! What wasn't mentioned (even to the band, apparently), was that most of the audience, including myself, were paid extras, hired to make up the crowd! I remember queueing at the end to get my booking form signed so I'd get paid, hehe. It was good fun though!
Loved seeing them live in Seattle at the Paramount in their heydays. After all these years, I am still alway impressed with the brilliant guitar work , tone, and sounds of Paul Reynolds. So nice to see them reunite even if only for this show. A great band of the era.
I have always loved this band. Pauls guitar is eerie and beautiful at the same time. Just recently(in June)the original 4 members got back together again. They just recorded an album called "Ascension" which is them backed with an orchestra of the band members/fans fav songs. I truly think because of this 2003 VH1 Bands re-united Ascension would not have occurred! I have watched this VH1 special countless times & it never gets old. Love it!!
I remember this series. It was one of the last run of programs by VH-1 that involved some intricate investigation and thorough research. Now all they produce TV shows about Social Media "influencers" who have zero musical talent.
I'm an old man now, but damn these guys were great when I was 17 in 1982, "Space age love song" brings back so many good memories, it was awesome to see them come back together again for this VH1 special .... thanks guys!
My eyes got teary when they started singing I ran after so many years being apart. I thank god I lived to see this happen and enjoy their wonderful music in my teenage and adult years. Desde El Salvador les deseo lo mejor y gracias por su musica.
Thanks VH1 for putting them back together, even just for one night, great to see the reunion but also i hope it helped the band members to put the past behind them and reconnect, great show!.
Exactly! Was just thinking the same thing sat watching this, if for nothing else,not the music,the fans,the nostalgia, all that aside to get the 4 of them together after the way it all fractured and soared was an achievement itself, it was good to see the warmth amongst them (even if Mike seemed a shade distant compared to the others) . If it helped heal old wounds and reestablish contact between them as friends/family alone then this was so worthwhile, good on vh1 for facilitating it and making it happen! Music is constant it will always be there, bonds can break and ego gets in the way ....time can heal! There will always be a flock of seagulls
For me,the most beloved song from their first album,is "standing on the doorway".The riff of Paul's,was so haunting,as it was supposed to be,considering the lyrics.One of the best bands of the 80's.Trip down the memory lane...
Anyone remember the great line about Flock in the Wedding Singer? Adam Sandler is talking to a ticket agent with hair like Mike Score's circa 1982. The agents asks him "do you like a Flock of Seagulls"? Sandler replies "I can tell you do". Priceless.
I saw them with The Go Go's in the Mid 80's. Costumes abit hockey then but that was MTV. But I will put them in fav's on my Spotify. and the guitar player is great, spite his health problems.
I recently spoke with Mike Score (Aug. 2016) at a show about whether AFOS reunited following this VH1 special. He said, "No we didn't, and it'll never happen!" I told him, "That's too bad," and he said, "It's not too bad, that's just rock'n roll!" Mike was in good spirits, and a pleasure to talk to. I still think they should get back together. What a great '80's band! AFOS ROCKS!
I thought they played a few shows after this VH1 show per Wikipedia. I searched for those supposed shows but did. It find anything. Mike Score set it straight.
Oh man, I saw them in '83 with The Fixx opening for them. Un-freakin'-believable! Both bands were at the height of their powers and popularity. Probably the best double bill I've ever seen. Paul Reynolds has been one of my favorite guitarists since their first album came out. His style is so utterly unique and tasteful. Never get tired of listening to him play. I noticed that Mike's voice wasn't what it used to be, but such is the aging process. I'm happy with what he gave. The way the other three guys talked about Paul, I was almost ready to see a shrunken little man that keeps casting furtive glances about and a nervous twitch in the corner of his mouth. Wrong! He was still the totally cool guitarist that has all of the chops he needs to impress. Love that guy! And Frank just cracked me up. He made me feel good. His personallity is just too damn bubbly to ignore or resist. The kind of guy you love hanging out with. Really enjoyed watching this. Thanks for posting!
I saw them that year also. Saw them at the Mann Music Center in Philly. So, my friend was a big fan of New Wave music and I was a metal head. So I agreed to go see A Flock Of Seagulls and the Fixx, and he agreed to see Black Sabbath. I was skeptical at first, but I was blown away at how great the show turned out to be. I am so glad I went to see that show. My friend is gone now, passed away 6 years ago. I miss him and I miss those days when music was great.
I also was at that Mann show in’83. I was a huge Fixx fan but liked Flock of Seagulls also. Great show by both. FOS was so damn loud as I remember too.
Well, Paul said he hadn't picked up an ELECTRIC guitar in 8 years. He was working as a "freelance musician", so I'm pretty sure he was playing acoustic guitar in that time. That's not to take anything away from Paul at all... he's a fantastic musician, and his nailing his part in that performance after all that time is still impressive.
agreed - imagine seeing him play live for the very first time in the 80s! If I could go back in a time machine....I mean the band were great and definitely captured the moment and encapsulated that great 80s vibe, but Paul's ability was incredible at such a tender age, it really stands out and the Flock were blessed to have him on board......shame what he went through, but that's the perils of fame. This was at times, a bit awkward to watch but the fun they had at the end was worth it. Totally smashed it
I was inspired back in the day by Pauls guitar riffs, and it was the first time I'd discovered the e.bow. Their sound was never the same after he left.
Getting in touch with Ali in this plastic company in the suburb of Raleigh is incredible, isn't it ? ...Let's imagine researching Ringo Star and discovering him filling a tank in a fuel station in Liverpool? lol !
Paul Reynolds ❤️🥰❤️ amazing guitarist what a sweetheart ♥️ I hear him mention his iconic glasses. I had multiple pairs of glasses just like that --multiple pairs in case I lost one --I never took them off unless going to sleep --however many a time I fell asleep doing school work or studying for a test or just lying in bed listen to --A Flock of Seagulls of course !! 😊
I actually saw these guys play in a bar on Guam back in 83 or 84 when I was in the Navy. I think they were on their way to Australia. I don't know how they got them to play for a few hundred people when they were playing in arenas , but it was great.
Ali seems like such a sweet guy, I hope he and Mike can become Brothers again. Sad that fame, fortune and greed can tear apart even the most strong family relationships.
I remember reading that he and Mike got into physical brawls behind the scenes. I always wondered if Ali was trying to knock some sense into his baby brother for being an asshole. Seems like a really decent guy.
Paul Reynolds was ridiculously good. Among guitarists from the new romantic bands, he was by far the best. He is from that rich vein of atmospheric players, like Andy Summers and Johnny Marr.
Saw these guys in 1981 at the Rock Garden in Covent Garden just after the release of "(It's Not Me) Talking". Saw them again in 82 when "Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You)" was riding high in the charts. An absolutely brilliant band to see live. Paul is one of the most underrated guitarists ever, such an immense talent and the "sound" of A.F.O.S.
Wow, memories. To be honest, I was never a huge fan when I was younger, but looking back I remember how much I did actually enjoy the hits and still remember them fondly over 30 years later. God bless these guys and I wish them the best. Thanks for the memories.
62 year old man here crying watching his band mates hug and kiss Paul Reynolds 🤗
Me 2 fhk
Credit to Paul for not only pulling himself together but playing brilliantly.
You can tell from the jump he didn’t want to hit he wanted to see his friends again so he did it.
Also, this show was huge to me as a kid. It’s how I learned Dave Diamond owned the airport right by me. I went to the restaurant and ordered like $100 in food before I started asking for him so they couldn’t boot me.
I did see him, he waved and the lady was like “that kid likes Berlin” he didn’t seem happy.. like dude VH1 was just here lol. Oh well. He still rules.
big tinges of The Edge in his sound...think about it this was 1982 ...maybe Paul even had an influence of The Edge?
Paul Reynolds clearly one of the most underrated guitarists ever. I dont even think he even knows it.
Absolutely
No No No! He was a Gitar Player Like many Others too in this time. IT was a typical 80's sound
Underrated? Lol
He definitely had a distinctive sound that was immediately identifiable as Flock of Seagulls. There’s also a kind of magic that happens when he tears into those synth-backed power chords. For those of us who lived through those early days of M Tv, Flock of Seagulls’ music transports you right back to the halcyon days of the early 80s.
A lot of delay will do that lol
I think Paul needed this for some closure. Knowing that the other guys really do care about him and what he went thru. It was great to see.
Paul got closure again 5 years ago when they reunited again.🤘
Frank maudsley is so down to earth and came across as a warm guy too. He took the heat away at the awkward initial reunion
He’s a cool dude
Definitely the sort of guy you need in a gang
Frank did very well. Great guy!
He's definitely the glue 💟
Yeah! He is the Glue.
32:14 Paul pointing and telling the crowd “For you!” He clearly loves the fans.
Paul Reynolds, I haven’t picked a guitar up in 8 years,blows the roof off the place
Paul was a huge part of their cool sound, so underrated.
Wow! I love Paul Reynolds' guitar work. He's a real talent!
Yep
Only talent in this flock, for now.
Yea no lie his guitar sounds awesome his echo chamber goes all the way to 11
If it wasn’t for paul reynolds guitar playing, I’m sure I Ran wouldn’t have been a good song, paul reynolds was their secret weapon, no wonder why the band broke up after he left
Jacey P. The band were already on the verge of collapse when Paul left. Him leaving was the final nail in the coffin
Flock of Seagulls have SO many great songs. Anyone who thinks they're all just "I Ran" are sorely missing out on some amazing music!
space age love song is magic
yessir... Wishing, Space Age Love Song as mentioned above, The More You Live The More You Love and many more
Minimum a 12 hit songs
only knew 2 songs by them
@@danelogan1532 absolutely!
Paul fucking Reynolds!!! He WAS their sound.... period!!!
I have a new appreciation for a Flock of Seagulls, Paul Reynolds is the best, to be that young and have that much pressure dropped on you, I mean he revolutionized the sound of the 80s, literally when I think 80s his guitar echo especially comes to mind, musical genius
There are so many musically inclined people in the world who love to sing or play instruments, but are terrified of being in the public eye. They cope in many different ways, but that usually means drugs and/or alcohol. Many lives destroyed in the music industry, but I like to see shows like this where they come together and seem to fix a bit of themselves, heal some wounds and that's one of my favorite parts of this series.
Wow that band is sooo cool, God I hated them so much now, I love them . What talent.
I agree, his style and sound was epic. Luckily for The Edge he dropped out.
I think Johnny Marr was influenced by him. Especially on songs like How Soon Is Now?
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The personality’s of Ali Frank and Paul shine through , Mike is still all ego , he can tour with his ever changing line up of flock of imposters, they could have done a tour from this like kajagoogoo did , took the money and ran but you can see all mike is thinking is me and the imposter’s can get a tour out of this, Paul is a genius on guitar and like all geniuses troubled, they were trying but it wasn’t there until Paul started playing and boom it was a flock of seagulls again, frank really worked to get Paul to be at ease, I hope the audience know how privileged they are to have witnessed that performance, mom score rocks
I met Mike backstage at the Lost 80s concert in LA 2018 he was very cool
I really feel for Paul too, being thrown into the massive pressure cooker known as the music industry at such a young age and then doing 158 straight shows. That is tough for anyone to cope with, let alone a young kid (14 when he first joined and 17 when they first cut an album!)
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it really showed when they met to rehearse...everyone was hugs and kisses, and it was stern handshakes with Mike (cringe)
Paul Reynolds seems a really nice guy. Really felt for him and the the difficulties he went through. Hope he is happy wherever he is...deserves to be happy.
💜Paul
Everybody has issues
My namesake 😊
Flock of seagulls PLEASE remember that none of you were any greater or bigger than the other. You all made the perfect mix.
nah the singer wrote all the hits
@@trollgoodman7808 yes agreed but they all made it special. The lead guitar was/is gifted and the bassist and drummer completed the perfect set up known to mankind. This group will always rock!
@@suzannep8371 the singer doesen't come across well. But they're still a great band and the guitarist is great
The singer was nothing without the rest of the band!
God said let there be man. Paul Reynolds said let there be guitars. And they both saw that their creations were good.
The secret sauce of this awesome band has always been Paul Reynold and the his playing style and sound.
I would dearly love to meet Paul Reynolds and just shake his hand. He seems so genuine, humble and lovely, and so underrated and under respected!
I can't understand Reynold's questioning his taste in glasses, even almost 40 years they look pretty stylish.
this was filmed in the 2000's where they were trying to get away from a lot of the styles of the 80's they're definitely quite stylish by modern standards tho!
I know! I'm currently on a hunt to find the same brand / model sunglasses, or as close as I can get. 😎
he was clearly trying hard in the 80s to look older by wearing them, hiding behind the fact that he was indeed 15. I cant imagine the sex drugs and rock'n'roll he was getting backstage at age 15 to have had a blowout like that ..daym
I just came to see Paul Reynolds! So happy to see him! The band deserved more fame & longevity!
UdayMotwani.They did but I don't think any of them could work with Mike Scores ego anymore and they had to escape from it.He was probably making their life hell and didn't see it,itn just exploded around him
Paul "Reno" Reynolds is a legend, one of the best guitarists ever In my Opinion.
He was brilliant in his simplicity for sure.
Sure he really is!!!!!
That's truly hilarious Mark, given the fact that U2 formed years before A Flock of Seagulls and Edge already had developed his signature delayed guitar sound. :-)
Nice try. But do some research before smearing a legend like the Edge. I don't know how you copy someones style when U2 was already touring and putting out records before Flock of Seagulls even formed. How about just saying they're both great guitarist. Which they are.
Paul Reynolds is a good guitar player. But like so many guitarists of the day and the past 30 years, he copied the style of Edge from U2. Edge is a legend, not Reynolds.
The Grammy Award they earned, was for "DNA" and it was Paul Reynolds lead guitar magic that did it.
A Masterpiece
This is surprisingly moving. Caught me off guard. When those power chords ripped through the venue it was like the magic was back. Even after years and years of wandering in the wilderness you can go home again.
I watched this at the age of 50, and it brought tears to my eyes knowing how much this band meant so much to me during those high school years. We traded this album back and forth among friends. I loved seeing where and how they went their separate ways. One of the best parts was seeing mum watching her boys reunite. So happy to see so much positive still there.
If you haven’t seen it look up FOS doing space age love song with the Prague philharmonic just recently. It’s awesome.
Alex lifeson number 1, Paul Reynolds number 2 as the best guitairestin the world
@@joedelarosa2356 as good as Paul is, I sincerely beg to differ
@@joedelarosa2356 Agree
Watched this is September of 2023 and it also brought tears to my eyes seeing them play. I saw them in 1983 at the Greek theater in Los Angeles. It was my first concert ever. I was only 12 years old and they were my favorite band. So many good memories listening to their music. Mike still tours and I saw him at a small new wave club in bellflower California in 2008. I met him and shared a drink. Good times!
Paul Reynolds is an absolute FANTASTIC guitar player!! I was so impressed at how great he was at the reunion! Nice job guys! Great to see you all together again. :)
Frank Maudsley, what a great guy to have. Fantastic ice-breaker.... they wouldn't have done it without him.
asm1 he is exactly the element that made the crew what it was !
i used to know Frank in the very early 80s
@@gazriley624 he seems like such a friendly and affable guy....hope i'm not wrong.
@@TheAlmightyBassist he was great
Frank played the Windham in Bootle a few years back.
Paul seemed like he had been through a lot mentally and physically, and understandably wasn't totally comfortable talking about it on camera even after all these years. Whatever happened to him is his business, and I applaud him for being strong and his band mates for being supportive of him while still giving him his space. And man, he can still play a guitar.
Yeah a teen being thrown into an aggressive touring schedule and party lifestyle takes its toll.
New Album & Tour 2018. Original members.
Partying and touring for a 150 gigs straight will fuck a person up bad. They body needs a break/rest. Some down time. Its really no different then being an athlete. Cheers 👍
I heard he used to be on drugs.
But he isn't anymore.
Which is a good thing.
Still, Paul was such a visionary and talented guitarist. I remember his birthday party when they were on tour and the band singing to him "Happy Birthday to Paul". Yeah, that's a hard lifestyle, but HIS SOUND MADE the band.
Paul was only 17 when he joined the band (I'm 1 year older than him) so mix that with quick fame, success and lots money and the fairly predictable happened. He seems like a soft spoken and likeable guy and I'm glad he seems to have gotten through all those difficulties. I loved FOS right away when they came on the scene. Very underrated band. ❤
I thought they said he was 14 or 15?
he was 15.very young for that fame and pressure
The whole mental stress breakdown thing…. I get it! Jamming all them consecutive nights, partying afterwards, driving to the next show. Can’t be easy. No one can fault the guy
You can tell that Frank Maudsely is the reason they were smiling and he was the icebreaker... for the two brothers, and then into Paul... Paul's so shy and reserved and immediately seeing Frank has not changed warmed his heart and even made Mike a bit different.
Frank was the happy glue for sure. He seems like a terriffic guy! He was the ying to the other darker guys yangs
This is my favorite of the "bands reunited" series. I always loved A Flock of Seagulls surreal, new wave sound. They still had that great chemistry for this show, and all of them were on their game. Paul is an amazing guitar player, for sure.
The ONE thing that was made absolutely clear in this video is that the root problem that probably drove this band apart is Mike Score's huge ego.
Ali, Paul and Frank all seem like very likable and level-headed guys, then and now, but Mike clearly has an "I am the band" attitude, then and now.
Mark Twain said "It ain't braggin', if ya done it."
In that way, Mike WAS the band. His idea, he put them together, named them, wrote the songs, led, etc...
Could he have been a better leader, and they wouldn't have fallen apart? We'll never know, but I doubt it. The pressures they were under - doing that many gigs (157 in a row! wow), along with booze and drugs and lifestyle, and Paul such a young person being in the midst of all that - I'd wager it was not "if" but _when_ they flew apart, from someone needing to bow out. An eventuality.
No doubt, the man has an ego :) - and yet, he has every right to it, if you ask me. Have you checked out his Zeebratta release from 2014? If not, here it is - listen, he *still* has it. ua-cam.com/video/4CJDeewSNIE/v-deo.html
@@leaveonlywake I will check that out. I still listen to their music. Mike Score, aside from a huge ego, can't sing, either; regardless, the music they made together was good stuff.
I think at the time of this he definitely had that mentality but it really seems that he's mellowed out in the last few years.
@@leaveonlywake lm sure all the others guys contribute, especially Pauls talent guitar playing! Remember they started the "New Wave movement" and syn sound!💙
I picked up on that too
I love this, Paul...you rock brother. Youre a sweet man.
Paul's Guitar sound made that band.
Reynolds is so dam talented, a magician on the guitar, he didn't seem to realize it!!!
THANK YOU PAUL!!! from Queretaro Mex.
Paul looks all normal all grown up. lol! Even he had to pick on himself for those oversized glasses.
Bill Keith.Yeah he always looked like he should have been in Buggles to me.
Reynolds just seems to have natural talent. He is so damn good. It seems almost effortless to him.
he spoke the truth ! there was a lot of circumstances in the way but that is what makes the greatest the greatest !
At the beginning of the year 2020 Paul Reynolds suffered a stroke and was admitted to the hospital, currently he is recovering and having daily physical therapy.
🙏🏼
Awesome!! Not to bust YOUR bubble Ego Mike but without Paul and his unique style, sound and writing AFOS would have never been as big as it was(is). It's obvious the fans love Paul for what he went through at such a young age and accomplished. Remember the 4 of you made it happen.
Just look at the magic that just happened after 20 years of being apart.
Great job guys, and thank you 👍👍
Yeah, exactly. The record that followed Paul’s departure was hardly awe inspiring. Paul was the sound and the soul of their best work.
As a rock guitar player, I first scoffed at the guitarist being referred to as a “guitar whiz”.... but watching their performance, that guy really was ahead of his time. Not a virtuoso, but very good for his style of music. Mastering a delayed guitar sound is a lot harder than it looks... The Edge from U2 basically stole this cats style!
Except that the edge did it first.
@@fakebrake Yes,he did,but in a boring way compared with Paul..;)
Ha! Yeah. In the 80’s I was busy listening to Metallica and Slayer. And learning those riffs on guitar. Although I was a metal head through and through, I kinda liked Flock. Never though much of the guitarist. But I’ve come to appreciate him a lot more over the years. Very cool riffing. And very much like U2’s the Edge.
@@fakebrake Look up Keith Levene, he predates The Edge and played almost identical to him.
FRANK is such a nice man👌 Great outlook on life you can see from him that he radiates POSITIVE ENERGY A wonderful man to be around
I doubt they could have pulled it off without Frank Maudsley.....he kept it from getting "too serious" Kudos to him!
Absolutely.... the crazy funny guy breaking the ice and keeping it light.
Mark D.Yeah what a great guy.He took all the doubts away.Typical glue of a bassist and no ego whatsoever!Joy to watch.
MarK D, just takes that one personality to break the ice. I seen it too.
Definitely
Paul is a gem..and so damn talented.
When Flock of Seagulls came to New York City I performed with them on roller skates with my group
I remember it was at a club in midtown. They had just come out with "I Ran" and it was a great high energy experience. Wish them all well.
Reynolds steals the show...
I loved this. The bass player seems like a totally cool guy.
Frank Maudsley
yeah frank is cool guy...
@@fernansengson5799 Of course you can't tell much about a person from just one video but I love his energy!
He was my classmate in liverpool school. Believe me hes always been funny and zany.There was many in that school !! I bump into him now and again. Glad hes done well from Norris green.
Course he is.... He's a Bassist.
Paul Reynolds one of the underrated guitar player!
Paul Reynolds was such an amazing talent, I'll bet he can play any genre of Rock and Roll and produce a very authentic sound. Man was sort of underutilized and far far underrated.
Brilliant brilliant brilliant PAUL REYNOLDS!
Last night, I saw the Flock of Seagulls for the first time live in Downtown Los Angeles. I knew who they were and listened to their songs a long time ago. But last night was a wish fulfilled. I first saw this VH1 documentary when I was in College. But last night was a very emotional night for me. Thank you Flock of Seagulls.
Paul Reynolds was the best thing about this band, and that is saying a lot.
"Think positive, positive, positive, and it all goes on"
Frank definitely has the positive attitude towards life that I'd love to have constantly!
Paul Reynolds is insanely talented
I bet mom was happy her sons finally reunited. So sad they spent all of those years not talking to or seeing each other.
Omg! paul Reynolds is an master 🎸 guital player!...they are all very talented! Gotta love these guys!!! I sure do! Such great memories love them to pieces!
AFOS were ahead of their time in my opinion. So different a lot of people couldn't really take them seriously at the time. But honestly the music was great. I Ran, Space Age Love Song, Modern Love Is Automatic, Photograph Of You, Transfer Affection all amazing tracks.
Paul Reynolds is still incredibly fascinating.
Paul Reynolds is one of the Best
being a ex band tour bus driver i know where they are coming from !!
on tour gigs 24/7 its a nightmare for the bands . so respect . health is more vital than anything else and family as well . stay safe .
17:34 the best part of the video, Paul's smile :´)
“I Ran (So Far Away)” and “Space Age Love Song” STILL sound like the future, 40 years later.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Well said
WE NEED A 80'S CONCERT NOW.It will BRING EVERYONE BACK TOGETHER for a WHILE.
Probably one of the most underrated and best, exceptional bands of the 80's!! :)
Paul is a GENIOUS
I'm not crying, you're crying!
This brought a tear to my eye. The 80's were such a great, creative era in terms of music, and I have some great memories. I think that 'AFOS' encapsulated and represented that era better than any band (or most bands), so it was a joy to watch them come together for this. Thanks for the upload.
It brought a tear to my eye too !! I think these guys needed to do this ! I loved it and am so glad they were willing to get together, despite all the hurts of the past. It gave me a warm feeling to see them get back together, if only for one performance. They still have fans ! And I’m one of them !
I bawled through the performance. This brought back a lot of memories.
I was in the audience for this! What wasn't mentioned (even to the band, apparently), was that most of the audience, including myself, were paid extras, hired to make up the crowd! I remember queueing at the end to get my booking form signed so I'd get paid, hehe. It was good fun though!
Paul was awesome...
Loved seeing them live in Seattle at the Paramount in their heydays.
After all these years, I am still alway impressed with the brilliant guitar work ,
tone, and sounds of Paul Reynolds.
So nice to see them reunite even if only for this show.
A great band of the era.
I have always loved this band. Pauls guitar is eerie and beautiful at the same time. Just recently(in June)the original 4 members got back together again. They just recorded an album called "Ascension" which is them backed with an orchestra of the band members/fans fav songs. I truly think because of this 2003 VH1 Bands re-united Ascension would not have occurred! I have watched this VH1 special countless times & it never gets old. Love it!!
I remember this series. It was one of the last run of programs by VH-1 that involved some intricate investigation and thorough research. Now all they produce TV shows about Social Media "influencers" who have zero musical talent.
I'm an old man now, but damn these guys were great when I was 17 in 1982, "Space age love song" brings back so many good memories, it was awesome to see them come back together again for this VH1 special .... thanks guys!
I was 16 in 1982 and yeah I’m old as well...lol
Old? LOL - I'm nearing 68 and still loving the spectacular sounds of Flock!
That was great when Ali plays the drums for 5 seconds and says "Ok, I'm ready"
My eyes got teary when they started singing I ran after so many years being apart. I thank god I lived to see this happen and enjoy their wonderful music in my teenage and adult years. Desde El Salvador les deseo lo mejor y gracias por su musica.
Thanks VH1 for putting them back together, even just for one night, great to see the reunion but also i hope it helped the band members to put the past behind them and reconnect, great show!.
adorable!!!!!!!!
Exactly! Was just thinking the same thing sat watching this, if for nothing else,not the music,the fans,the nostalgia, all that aside to get the 4 of them together after the way it all fractured and soared was an achievement itself, it was good to see the warmth amongst them (even if Mike seemed a shade distant compared to the others) . If it helped heal old wounds and reestablish contact between them as friends/family alone then this was so worthwhile, good on vh1 for facilitating it and making it happen! Music is constant it will always be there, bonds can break and ego gets in the way ....time can heal!
There will always be a flock of seagulls
The original lineup is back together working on a new project...
River Of Blacklights Ascension June 29th ....cant wait! Theyve recorded Space Age love song with the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra....brilliant!
New Album & Tour 2018
The kids from 2000,2010 and 2020 DO NOT KNOW WHAT THEY MISSED.
For me,the most beloved song from their first album,is "standing on the doorway".The riff of Paul's,was so haunting,as it was supposed to be,considering the lyrics.One of the best bands of the 80's.Trip down the memory lane...
After that play reunion, how could they ever stop being close again, staying in touch? The guys are legends.
Anyone remember the great line about Flock in the Wedding Singer? Adam Sandler is talking to a ticket agent with hair like Mike Score's circa 1982. The agents asks him "do you like a Flock of Seagulls"? Sandler replies "I can tell you do". Priceless.
I like the way Frank Maudsley says Mike Score needs some counseling for his ego.
Master ofMusic.Yeah he had him sussed.I bet he finds it really funny and sad.
Without that ego, you wouldn't know who any of these people are.
And his voice went to shit. Sad
@@cpmiller1965 ?? He's a human lmao every voice gets shittier with time...
@@Spidr-Man true that , still love their music!
Wow it seems like yesterday when a music channel actually did shows about music....what a concept
Still better than 90% of the bands out there in 2023 ! FACT !
I saw them with The Go Go's in the Mid 80's. Costumes abit hockey then but that was MTV. But I will put them in fav's on my Spotify. and the guitar player is great, spite his health problems.
Lol
I recently spoke with Mike Score (Aug. 2016) at a show about whether AFOS reunited following this VH1 special. He said, "No we didn't, and it'll never happen!" I told him, "That's too bad," and he said, "It's not too bad, that's just rock'n roll!" Mike was in good spirits, and a pleasure to talk to. I still think they should get back together. What a great '80's band! AFOS ROCKS!
I thought they played a few shows after this VH1 show per Wikipedia. I searched for those supposed shows but did. It find anything. Mike Score set it straight.
Did not find
Then they do this with a 4 CD new release-
ua-cam.com/video/GNmppnfgBB0/v-deo.html
They actually did reunite to re-record some of their old songs with an orchestra.
The Fab Four of the early New Wave Era.....bloody marvelous!
Oh man, I saw them in '83 with The Fixx opening for them. Un-freakin'-believable! Both bands were at the height of their powers and popularity. Probably the best double bill I've ever seen.
Paul Reynolds has been one of my favorite guitarists since their first album came out. His style is so utterly unique and tasteful. Never get tired of listening to him play.
I noticed that Mike's voice wasn't what it used to be, but such is the aging process. I'm happy with what he gave.
The way the other three guys talked about Paul, I was almost ready to see a shrunken little man that keeps casting furtive glances about and a nervous twitch in the corner of his mouth. Wrong! He was still the totally cool guitarist that has all of the chops he needs to impress. Love that guy!
And Frank just cracked me up. He made me feel good. His personallity is just too damn bubbly to ignore or resist. The kind of guy you love hanging out with.
Really enjoyed watching this. Thanks for posting!
I saw them that year also. Saw them at the Mann Music Center in Philly. So, my friend was a big fan of New Wave music and I was a metal head. So I agreed to go see A Flock Of Seagulls and the Fixx, and he agreed to see Black Sabbath. I was skeptical at first, but I was blown away at how great the show turned out to be. I am so glad I went to see that show. My friend is gone now, passed away 6 years ago. I miss him and I miss those days when music was great.
I also was at that Mann show in’83. I was a huge Fixx fan but liked Flock of Seagulls also. Great show by both. FOS was so damn loud as I remember too.
@@Murp268,👍
Absolutely brilliant!!! Long live the original flock of seagulls
Go Reno Go, you nailed it Paul.
Reynolds nailed the guitar, at 34:30, for not picking one up for 8 years.. :-)
Yeah true 😄
Well, Paul said he hadn't picked up an ELECTRIC guitar in 8 years. He was working as a "freelance musician", so I'm pretty sure he was playing acoustic guitar in that time. That's not to take anything away from Paul at all... he's a fantastic musician, and his nailing his part in that performance after all that time is still impressive.
One of the most technical guitarist ever. Him and Jamie West-Oram of The Fixx.
agreed - imagine seeing him play live for the very first time in the 80s! If I could go back in a time machine....I mean the band were great and definitely captured the moment and encapsulated that great 80s vibe, but Paul's ability was incredible at such a tender age, it really stands out and the Flock were blessed to have him on board......shame what he went through, but that's the perils of fame. This was at times, a bit awkward to watch but the fun they had at the end was worth it. Totally smashed it
Absolutely killed it !!! :)
I was inspired back in the day by Pauls guitar riffs, and it was the first time I'd discovered the e.bow. Their sound was never the same after he left.
Getting in touch with Ali in this plastic company in the suburb of Raleigh is incredible, isn't it ? ...Let's imagine researching Ringo Star and discovering him filling a tank in a fuel station in Liverpool? lol !
Space age love song.......sooooo good!
Paul Reynolds ❤️🥰❤️ amazing guitarist what a sweetheart ♥️ I hear him mention his iconic glasses. I had multiple pairs of glasses just like that --multiple pairs in case I lost one --I never took them off unless going to sleep --however many a time I fell asleep doing school work or studying for a test or just lying in bed listen to --A Flock of Seagulls of course !! 😊
I actually saw these guys play in a bar on Guam back in 83 or 84 when I was in the Navy. I think they were on their way to Australia. I don't know how they got them to play for a few hundred people when they were playing in arenas , but it was great.
I love the band, thank you for the great memories!🙏
PAUL THE GLASSES ARE FABULOUS, I hope you bring it back...
Mike seemed so reluctant, up to the rehearsal. Then, they played, and he loved it. So happy this worked out.
Ali seems like such a sweet guy, I hope he and Mike can become Brothers again. Sad that fame, fortune and greed can tear apart even the most strong family relationships.
Thaydrian
I heard they are on good terms now after 20 years
That makes me very happy. You could tell it really made Ali sad. So happy to hear they are all good!
One of the best things about this reunion it brought them back together as well as the rest of the band members and their music.
I remember reading that he and Mike got into physical brawls behind the scenes. I always wondered if Ali was trying to knock some sense into his baby brother for being an asshole. Seems like a really decent guy.
That their guitarist was so good at that age it begs to asks what he might have gone on to play if they stayed together... smh
They have reunited once again...
Paul Reynolds was ridiculously good. Among guitarists from the new romantic bands, he was by far the best. He is from that rich vein of atmospheric players, like Andy Summers and Johnny Marr.
Saw these guys in 1981 at the Rock Garden in Covent Garden just after the release of "(It's Not Me) Talking". Saw them again in 82 when "Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You)" was riding high in the charts. An absolutely brilliant band to see live. Paul is one of the most underrated guitarists ever, such an immense talent and the "sound" of A.F.O.S.
Wow would love to see videos from their really early gigs (Before the debut was even out) Musta been crazy!
I wasn't expecting too much but this story touched me. I always loved that very clean, sonic guitar work and still do.
Paul Reynolds is a God, I’m glad we all agree.
So great to see you gentlemen reunited! Love triumphs over pride!
Wow, memories. To be honest, I was never a huge fan when I was younger, but looking back I remember how much I did actually enjoy the hits and still remember them fondly over 30 years later. God bless these guys and I wish them the best. Thanks for the memories.
Man, that guitar work is outstanding!
A Flock of Seagulls - Original band reunited for "Ascension" - Coming July 6th 2018
Modsleix 6 Yeahhhh
This is today!
I saw the flock of seagulls (old band or new band?) at the PNE in Vancouver BC Canada August 26th 2018 and they were Excellent!
Got it......