This has to be one of my FAVORITE Elastica songs!!! It was a GREAT song when it first came out and has aged well. This song and the ENTIRE album on which it appears is flawless. Btw, I always loved Justine's hair cut in this video. Thanks for the memories!!!
It is my favourite song of theirs, I think. What a great band, what an album. So glad that it finally is on Spotify. And: So many years later, I'm still mesmerized when I see the video. Her eyes, her haircut, the attitude, the vibe she sends.
Late-night skate parties at the park with Ned's Atomic Dustbin, Bad Religion, Minor Threat, and so many other great bands blasting on the boombox. We were high on life and lucky to be teenagers in the '90s. To all you end of the road GenXers out there, may the memories of stolen Mad Dog 2020, Zimas, dad's cheap beer, and your older brother's hidden stash of weed bring a warm smile to your face as this song plays.
Elastica are one of those bands that I've appreciated more as time has gone on.. Their debut was fantastic and I curse myself that I didn't really appreciate it more at the time... It sounds timeless.
That's been me my whole life, I feel as if I always discover bands 10 years or more after their prime. Lately I've even been getting into music made long before I was even born, like 50s rock.
i really like this. I don't recall ever hearing it before and I listened to a lot music in those years, but I think it came out the year I was basically homeless and I missed a lot. Her voice really compliments the melancholy nature of the song
Muchas gracias, Sylwia, para ti también. Me encanta Elastica!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
I was going to say...this sounds exactly like No More Heroes. Did Elastica just rework obvious melodic variations on classic songs into something different? Seems like all their big hits were basically ripoffs.
I'd work very hard but I'm lazy I can't take the pressure and it's starting to show In my heart you know how it pains me A life of leisure is no life you know Waking up and getting up has never been easy, Oh oh, I think you should know. Waking up and getting up has never been easy, Oh, oh, I think you should know. Oh, oh, I think you should go. Make a cup of tea, and put a record on. I'd work very hard but I'm lazy I've got a lot of songs but they're all in my head. I'll get a guitar and a lover who pays me If I can't be a star I won't get out of bed. Waking up and getting up has never been easy, Oh, oh, I think you should know. Waking up and getting up has never been easy, Oh, oh, I think you should know. Oh, oh, I think you should go. Make a cup of tea, and put a record on. Waking up and getting up has never been easy, Oh, oh, I think you should know. Waking up and getting up has never been easy, Oh, oh, I think you should know. Oh, oh, I think you should go. Make a cup of tea, and put a record on.
I'd work very hard, but I'm crazy Got a lot of ideas but they're all in my head I've got some marijuana and some compassion that's lazy, If I can't save the world I won't get out of bed.
I interviewed Hgh Cornwell years ago, and I asked him about this track, he said that he took it as a compliment/tribute that they'd copied his song. He received a phone call from his lawyers asking him if he was aware of the song and to not worry ebcause they'd "sorted everything" and he was paid royalties, even though he never asked for or wanted them. Sad.
Legally, maybe. Technically, every artist who is influenced by another artist steals indirectly via their own output. A cover by someone else is simply the highest form of showing appreciation for another artist's influence.
I just love this song and the band... The bass line is just classic. Thumpin drum beat. Its just the old fashioned wall of sound. And on a sexist note... Who is the elfin redhead on rhythm... Very cute and a great player.. Luvvem...
The funny thing is that back then it was not even a great song. But by today's standards, it's a master piece. Some songs just take their sweet time maturing...
Then again, it strikes some people differently. Don't think I ever heard it before it came over the work tannoy today -- and I fell instantly. Taste is a funny thing, innit?
Moving and found my old collection of Brit pop. Oasis, Blur, Bush, Elastica, Republica. After Cobain blew his head off in 94 I really got into this music.
In pub based conversation, I've often had to choose one single 7 inch to distill that era in the UK. Fittingly, I've often cited this one above even other personal favourites like Pulp, Suede and what have you. Why you might ask? In answer, can't put my inner musical finger on it, not for lack of trying. But above all, like cross hairs homing in on some intangible target, if it doesn't hit bull's eye every time - it hits the next ring in line...very consistently. I can almost imagine Jo Wiley and Steve Lemac introducing it on their then Radio1 evening slot. If only they all aged as well as this offering, for its ability to take me back is quite uncanny!
I'm 48 and was a young man when this band was peaking and I was unaware of them.Very disappointed in myself!I've been playing all there stuff and cannot believe how great they are.
The 90s were fcukin class! You had the Hip Hop, Dance and Rave Scene..even Pop was good. Also the Indy scene was fantastic..you had the obvious ones of course.. but also loads of gems like this too. 🙌🏼
A woman who can sing (without autotune) and play guitar (instead of pushing touchscreens) yes please ... guess what ? Nowadays is a generation of (mostly) uninspired idiots !
0:20 I love how she almost comes in early, catches it, and plays it off so cool... Absolutely one of my fave at songs. I love this crazy group of kids, and this album is also one of the best I've ever heard more times than I can count. And as an amateur musician and songwriter, that second verse really resonates. Chills.❤
A friend told me that he thinks I sound like this band. I've never heard this band, but I'm actually really honored! This girl has a really great voice!
During my student years I saw them at my home from home, Nottingham's Rock City then shortly afterwards again at Glasto 95. Waking up was always my favourite song so thanks guys, the 90s were a blast
@103735952550804428024 sorry for being 7 months behind , but not only true she is a complete n utter thumper , a devout evangelist got her off the brown though , she was and perhaps is still is stunning
@notformebeaky Why the derogatory term ? Also, if it gets one off a terrible drug habit it's not sad. Perhaps it'll help preserve her life and who knows maybe elastica will perform in future yet. Once I was introduced to a man and next time I asked of him he'd died to do with heroin.
Those saying this song wasn't that great at the time are talking Bollocks! This was a monster smash in the UK indie scene and broke through to the mainstream, it was always on the radio. Connection blew up much later, after it's initial release, due to it being used on film soundtracks and TV shows. I can't even make a cup of tea without my internal music box playing 'Waking up' in my head. Great, great album!
Was there ever a woman in the 90s who played guitar and looked as cool and hot as Justine? And yes there were quite a few but who come close but she was #1 IMHO.
This band was amazing. A ton of pop hit type songs that are super catchy. I do keep seeing comments about band claiming this or that about similarities to their music. There's only so many chord progressions and how many years of recorded music... of course a progression is going to repeat but every band listed so far ... Idk other than that the songs have nothing in common. It's not like they straight sampled or something....
i don't remember this song getting the airplay that stutter , connection and car song received, i do remember playing the debut cd in my firebird cd player over and over and liking almost every song. i admit i didn't notice just how good this song is at first.
So "in love" with Justine and her image, 90's brit coolness at its best.
I'm a Donna Matthews guy, myself
@@drfrancintosh 👍
every song on this album is gold
It was awesome being young in the 90s!
It really was. Brit pop and the rave scene 😍
You sound like every geezer talking about the 70s.
@@williamwoody7607 Nope, i sound like every geezer talking about the 90s!
@@sioda2008 how droll.
1988 to 1993 such a high water mark for music. So many classic albums. 👍
I'm kinda obsessed with this song... so cool and catchy
This has to be one of my FAVORITE Elastica songs!!! It was a GREAT song when it first came out and has aged well. This song and the ENTIRE album on which it appears is flawless. Btw, I always loved Justine's hair cut in this video. Thanks for the memories!!!
It is my favourite song of theirs, I think. What a great band, what an album. So glad that it finally is on Spotify.
And: So many years later, I'm still mesmerized when I see the video. Her eyes, her haircut, the attitude, the vibe she sends.
Thanks for summing it up here, you've both saved me a job !
same here!
justine, thanks!
@@WhisperedDelightsASMR Haha, I hear you ;-)
Late-night skate parties at the park with Ned's Atomic Dustbin, Bad Religion, Minor Threat, and so many other great bands blasting on the boombox. We were high on life and lucky to be teenagers in the '90s. To all you end of the road GenXers out there, may the memories of stolen Mad Dog 2020, Zimas, dad's cheap beer, and your older brother's hidden stash of weed bring a warm smile to your face as this song plays.
One of my favourite Elastica songs.The whole album is still great.
CRIMINALLY UNDERRATED BAND.
Fr
Damn Straight😎
Problem for them is they just weren’t that good live.
by whom? Who cares...you wouldn't know it by their album sales...
@@davidherz9968 by u
All the Best from Alsace County in France !!! ❤❤❤
Jusr back home in Ireland 🇮🇪 from Strasburg , Riquewihr and Colmar. Beautiful towns. Lovely part of France 🇫🇷
Elastica are one of those bands that I've appreciated more as time has gone on.. Their debut was fantastic and I curse myself that I didn't really appreciate it more at the time... It sounds timeless.
That's been me my whole life, I feel as if I always discover bands 10 years or more after their prime. Lately I've even been getting into music made long before I was even born, like 50s rock.
@@RCAvhstape 50s rock n roll with rockabilly mixture country is amazing
Great tune reminds me of no more heroes tbf Hugh Cornwall is credited on this song
I've loved this whole album since it came out and it's still great today
❤❤❤💯👍
Same haré
I saw them play back in '95 when they were in So. Cal. They were a great live band!
Wow, this has aged so so well. Love 90's, loved them when I was living them, and still do now.
Almost as good as No More Heroes by the Stranglers who they have blatantly ripped off.
another underated song
I appreciate this now,in fact I love it - it’s just effortlessly timeless and just so damn cool and natural.
I couldn’t agree more. Well said.
Still in love with Justine in 2019! 🥰🥰🎸🎸
Holy crap the two singers are gorgeous !!!!
i really like this. I don't recall ever hearing it before and I listened to a lot music in those years, but I think it came out the year I was basically homeless and I missed a lot. Her voice really compliments the melancholy nature of the song
The guitars from about two-and-a-half minutes in make me want to burst with joy and break down and cry and start a revolution.
Great music man
Its shame this band couldn't stay together and that I always discover great bands years after they break up
I love it when get up and give it big licks natty riffs and super driven ascending guitars. ......landmark anthem. ...
Loved Justine back in 1995 26 years on still do
Love that song regards mike from the band the pink hurts seaside fishing village town UA-cam
Cracking song! 👏👏👏 It sounds a lot like The Stranglers No More Hero’s.
@Matthew Leslie Wow I did not know that! 😳 Appreciate that info! 👍
Great album from start to finish. One of my very fave britpop
The bass line is the spine of the song ♥️♥️❤️
Annie Holland's bass really cut through on all of the first album.
no more heroes
First band I saw live. 1995. 21 yrs old, 1st car. AWOL from base, fresh back from Med Float(tank tankx fo' the best hash I EVER had, Europe🖐️💨)
Yes! I just love Elastica!
Muchas gracias, Sylwia, para ti también. Me encanta Elastica!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
How beautiful is this singer
Спасибо Elastica❤💯
30 лет уже прошло..
А какие крутые песни..
Такой драйв 💯💯
Джастин Фришман 💯❤
Top Choon! It was great to hear it again after many years on the radio just recently! That riff sounds just like No More Heroes.
I was going to say...this sounds exactly like No More Heroes. Did Elastica just rework obvious melodic variations on classic songs into something different? Seems like all their big hits were basically ripoffs.
They had to pay The Stragglers a portion of the royalties for this and Wire for "Connection".
The opening has a definite grunge feel too , nirvana probably
Stranglers settled out of court and get a co writing credit on the record.
What an absolute gem.
I'm glade I grew up in this decade...and survived ;-D
Still a great band. Never saw them live 😢
forgot how much I love this song, takes me back to working nights as a shelf filler in 1995
this album is a m a z i n g.
start to finish... every song could be a hit single that carry's its own album. i am serious.
Elastica Is Another One Of My Favourite Bands ❤️⭐❤️⭐❤️⭐❤️⭐❤️⭐❤️⭐❤️
"If I can't be a star I won't get out of bed" - my sentiments exactly!
Love the twin guitar sound, great after all this years.
Wishbone ash were the pioneers of that
I loved this when it came out .
just found my playlist of that time 💕🐱
couldn't resist to check it here as well 🌼
When I was a teen this is 1 of the bands that got me moving forward in music today
Saw them in 2000 at the warfield in San Francisco amazing show
Was so in love with the bassist ♥️
I still am. She used to frequent a pub around the corner from me in Brighton, circa 1998. I was too timid to say hello.
I'd work very hard but I'm lazy
I can't take the pressure and it's starting to show
In my heart you know how it pains me
A life of leisure is no life you know
Waking up and getting up has never been easy,
Oh oh, I think you should know.
Waking up and getting up has never been easy,
Oh, oh, I think you should know.
Oh, oh, I think you should go.
Make a cup of tea, and put a record on.
I'd work very hard but I'm lazy
I've got a lot of songs but they're all in my head.
I'll get a guitar and a lover who pays me
If I can't be a star I won't get out of bed.
Waking up and getting up has never been easy,
Oh, oh, I think you should know.
Waking up and getting up has never been easy,
Oh, oh, I think you should know.
Oh, oh, I think you should go.
Make a cup of tea, and put a record on.
Waking up and getting up has never been easy,
Oh, oh, I think you should know.
Waking up and getting up has never been easy,
Oh, oh, I think you should know.
Oh, oh, I think you should go.
Make a cup of tea, and put a record on.
ha he its "oh oh, dontcha know"
Spiritual Meditation Music no it's not
Nice
Ty I have wondered what she said for 24 years
I'd work very hard, but I'm crazy
Got a lot of ideas but they're all in my head
I've got some marijuana and some compassion that's lazy,
If I can't save the world I won't get out of bed.
This is a song!
I want to say how the lyrics are eternal; but really, I just want to say this is a song!
I interviewed Hgh Cornwell years ago, and I asked him about this track, he said that he took it as a compliment/tribute that they'd copied his song. He received a phone call from his lawyers asking him if he was aware of the song and to not worry ebcause they'd "sorted everything" and he was paid royalties, even though he never asked for or wanted them. Sad.
not sad. they stole.
Legally, maybe. Technically, every artist who is influenced by another artist steals indirectly via their own output. A cover by someone else is simply the highest form of showing appreciation for another artist's influence.
lechaise interesting factoid , thank you 😀
interesting,I was just thinking, Stranglers>>
@@thedarkener Having ones song covered is a great compliment.
*BY 'eck, lad - this takes me back! TUUUUUUUUNE!!*
I just love this song and the band... The bass line is just classic. Thumpin drum beat. Its just the old fashioned wall of sound. And on a sexist note... Who is the elfin redhead on rhythm... Very cute and a great player.. Luvvem...
I've just fallen in love with Justine and Donna all over again.
The funny thing is that back then it was not even a great song. But by today's standards, it's a master piece. Some songs just take their sweet time maturing...
Then again, it strikes some people differently.
Don't think I ever heard it before it came over the work tannoy today -- and I fell instantly.
Taste is a funny thing, innit?
Its always been a great song.
How old are you? Not to be snarky, but this was an absolute classic from the first note.
Got it first time around, not many did, glad I was one of them
I think I still have this song on cassette somewhere
It's the first time I've knowingly listened to an Elastica song. What a treat.
Loved this as a 90's teenager, still love it now.
Lmfao I still think I'm a teenager at 50 fuckem All ❤😂
@@paulquick8806 hell yeah brother!
Moving and found my old collection of Brit pop. Oasis, Blur, Bush, Elastica, Republica. After Cobain blew his head off in 94 I really got into this music.
I used to love this at uni 20 years ago.
So crushing in the bass player.
Una de mis bandas favoritas....... Que recuerdos ptm
Life was good in the 90's as a teenager 😎
Justine was my crush and looking at her today, i was right about that ❤
una de mis canciones favoritas
It is a good tune and it reminds me of 1977 song no more heroes by the Stranglers.😎
There was an out of court settlement with them because of it, A band called Wire also sued them over the song Connection.
Very underrated band - love them
In pub based conversation, I've often had to choose one single 7 inch to distill that era in the UK. Fittingly, I've often cited this one above even other personal favourites like Pulp, Suede and what have you.
Why you might ask? In answer, can't put my inner musical finger on it, not for lack of trying.
But above all, like cross hairs homing in on some intangible target, if it doesn't hit bull's eye every time - it hits the next ring in line...very consistently.
I can almost imagine Jo Wiley and Steve Lemac introducing it on their then Radio1 evening slot. If only they all aged as well as this offering, for its ability to take me back is quite uncanny!
The great thing about going through withdrawal is once the pain dyes down you hear great music that gets you through it
Hope you are doing well, best of luck, respect
Donna's seventies strat... the elastica neon sign... ahhhh the memories!
I'm in love with the 2nd guitarist. Probably one of the cutest girls I've ever seen
Donna Matthews
“Make a cup of tea, put a record on.” Makes you proud to be British.
I'm 48 and was a young man when this band was peaking and I was unaware of them.Very disappointed in myself!I've been playing all there stuff and cannot believe how great they are.
I miss the 90's. The 90's wasn't the best period of music but it was far more special than any other era.
Music today is shit
The 90s were fcukin class! You had the Hip Hop, Dance and Rave Scene..even Pop was good. Also the Indy scene was fantastic..you had the obvious ones of course.. but also loads of gems like this too. 🙌🏼
this was a bad ass album.
Questa canzone l'ho amata fin da subito, e sono ancora qui nel 2023! ❤🎧
You go girl (and i'm an old Stranglers' fan !)
No more heroes.
I remenber this band in 90 s in MTV 👀👀😀👏🏻
JUST A MASTERPIECE!!
Hammer Sound...schade das man nix mehr hört von den Mädels...;))
A woman who can sing and play guitar yes please 😚
A woman who can sing (without autotune) and play guitar (instead of pushing touchscreens) yes please ... guess what ? Nowadays is a generation of (mostly) uninspired idiots !
is that the stranglers in there?
no more heroes
Def
increible que ya hayan pasado 20 años, estas chicas deben estar cerca de los 50
Lo que significa que ya son Milfs 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤
Justine ya tiene 50 años y es 2020. Sigue viva :-)
@@ejenplitobarces sii. está casada y se dejó crecer el pelo, se ve muy bonitaa
0:20 I love how she almost comes in early, catches it, and plays it off so cool...
Absolutely one of my fave at songs. I love this crazy group of kids, and this album is also one of the best I've ever heard more times than I can count. And as an amateur musician and songwriter, that second verse really resonates. Chills.❤
Absolutely the same dude, super underrated band
A friend told me that he thinks I sound like this band. I've never heard this band, but I'm actually really honored! This girl has a really great voice!
I love her nonchalant vocal style. She soo cool!
Yeah I agree as well she's unique fr
Need a deluxe reissue of this album!
Their B sides and unreleased tracks are amazing too. "The other side", Pussycat" "Gloria" or "In the city" particularly.
I think they reissued this one last year! (:
I love this song best one on the albumseen them in the 90s they were a prrtty good band from england
what a song, what a bass..!
Love this record
elasticaa la tia autentica de siempre a por mas ken way,,, :D
NO BUT THIS IS THE SONG
I'M SO HAPPY I FINALLY FOUND THIS
ManicStreetGirl 🙌🏻 Alola!
ManicStreetGirl you're mine too ily pal
During my student years I saw them at my home from home, Nottingham's Rock City then shortly afterwards again at Glasto 95. Waking up was always my favourite song so thanks guys, the 90s were a blast
Donna Matthews, if you're reading this, I loved you then and I still love you now.
Tell me that's not true :(
@103735952550804428024 sorry for being 7 months behind , but not only true she is a complete n utter thumper , a devout evangelist got her off the brown though , she was and perhaps is still is stunning
Yeah you and 1000's of other, me included!!
Have you listened to the album she released with her band Klang?
@notformebeaky Why the derogatory term ? Also, if it gets one off a terrible drug habit it's not sad. Perhaps it'll help preserve her life and who knows maybe elastica will perform in future yet. Once I was introduced to a man and next time I asked of him he'd died to do with heroin.
It’s now my new favorite Elastica song
Those saying this song wasn't that great at the time are talking Bollocks! This was a monster smash in the UK indie scene and broke through to the mainstream, it was always on the radio. Connection blew up much later, after it's initial release, due to it being used on film soundtracks and TV shows. I can't even make a cup of tea without my internal music box playing 'Waking up' in my head. Great, great album!
Lovely sounds lovely images ❤
One of the best songs I've ever heard
it's ok, but it was better in 1977 when the Stranglers wrote it
Whatever happened to Leon Trotsky?
And Sancho Panza?
thanks dad for recommending me this, ilysm
Twenty years ago I liked this. Now too. Them I was 40 years, now twenty years more.
Was there ever a woman in the 90s who played guitar and looked as cool and hot as Justine? And yes there were quite a few but who come close but she was #1 IMHO.
This band was amazing. A ton of pop hit type songs that are super catchy. I do keep seeing comments about band claiming this or that about similarities to their music. There's only so many chord progressions and how many years of recorded music... of course a progression is going to repeat but every band listed so far ... Idk other than that the songs have nothing in common. It's not like they straight sampled or something....
i don't remember this song getting the airplay that stutter , connection and car song received, i do remember playing the debut cd in my firebird cd player over and over and liking almost every song. i admit i didn't notice just how good this song is at first.
Didn't get the airplay as it was deemed too much like the Stanglers song No More Heroes.
My god....bass player 's eyes . Wonderful.
she looks like Chrissie Hynde.
This was a fun album to listen to, even today.