I’ve been listening to this song for a about five years years now. Today I listened and I heard that lyric for the first time. I mean I really heard it and it blew me away, though he is completely heartbroken and he has this internal conflict he’s still happy she found love again and is happy and he was glad to play his part of being in her life for a while even though it was temporary. Utterly devastating,
Just sublime. A very underrated singer/songwriter. I hope Justin really does manage to play pub gigs when he's 80 years old. I'll definitely be there for that.
it gets me that some people don't get Justin Currie, or Del Amitri. i hope to see the day when the fame and fortune come to greatly talented people like these. and not just to mediocre pop fads.
I totally get what you're saying as a fan for 30 years, but for me part of the appeal is that he's been just successful enough to believe in his ability, but not successful enough for it to screw him up. And for that I'm kind of grateful :D
I know I'm a bit late to the party with this comment but I watched a documentary about mtv. They wanted to use Del Amitri as a marketing band as they were just starting to get really famous. They said that if they refused they would exclude the band from their channel and the band would be forgotten. Obviously Justin told them to fuck off.
This is a song we all wish we'd written. Completely emotional without the saccharin after taste. Beautiful,just beautiful. When you get a reaction like Chris Diffords is when you know you've written something special.
I don’t think he is. He’s underrated. He should be though. He regularly sings lines that a lot of people wouldn’t say. I love how hurtful he can be to himself and others.
Have followed Justin for years from Del Amitri till now. He is in my opinion the best singer song writer the U.K. has ever produced and like many more he should have had much more acclaim. But he will say who gee's a fuck. This acoustic version of this song has to be one of his best ever. Awesome JC keep em coming mate.
How can songs like these exist with such little recognition?! This song is an achingly brilliant open wound that is so honestly and authentically written that it's impossible not to feel the melody. As a songwriter myself I find it inspiring and disheartening at the same time that material this good can be as under the radar as it is. Justin, I so very sincerely hope you get the props you deserve for you work. Your absolutely brilliant!!
Since first hearing Justin Currie with Del Amitri I've always thought of him as the most underrated singer/songwriter I've ever heard. I'm so sad to hear of his health from a personal friend of his and only wish for the best for him.
This performance is brilliantly beautiful. Justin's voice, lyrics and music have always been beyond brilliant. I fell in love when I first heard "Kiss this thing goodbye" in 89. I had never heard anything so powerful in all my life.I've been obsessed with Del Amitri and Justin ever since.
WHAT IS LOVE FOR is the greatest break-up album of all time. It is raw and honest and heals the broken heart. I'm using it now many years after I bought it to get through my divorce.
Chris Difford revealing that songwriters are the true romantics… one of many beautiful songs written by the incredible Justin Currie. Stunning… would bring a tear to a statue’s eye.
I saw this entire gig on the BBC. Currie, Difford and Hewerdine complimented each other perfectly. And the venue and the audience were the perfect size. It's rare to get such a perfect gig where everything comes together like that.
I must have listened to this song 1000 times this year !!! .... Music really can help you through tough times.... Says it all in 4.21 ...Perfection !!! ... Top Bloke and keep 'em coming :)
Justin's absolutely brilliant and very talented. I've always loved the Dels, truly great songs. I'm in my 60's now but regularly listen to all my Dels albums.
Saw Justin again this week...Gor Blimey; the writing remains incredibly strong and he certainly can wail, taking on songs of great vocal challenge and complexity throughout...and mostly 'to order'. The underestimated voice of a this old git's generation!
absolutely fantastic. I went to see Del Amitri a good while back in London. One of only two artists I've ever seen who could be playing the record, his voice is so good, and so full of emotion.
I would give anything to see Justin perform against any of the mainstream artists today or better yet on American Idol. His live performances are something to be proud of.
all i can say about justin currie and his music is "Brilliant" one of the best, if not the best in the biz. leaves me in awe everytime i hear him belt out a chorus.
I was lucky enough to see JC on tour a few years ago in a tiny club in Phoenix AZ and he played this song. Smaller than the venue shown here. Amazing, personal, unforgettable. Hope to see him again sometime.
what a brilliant lyric and melody combined this is a beautiful table turn on the traditional love song, just when you think you've heard them all Justin comes along and gives strength to the jilted - brilliant man!
A brilliant song sung by a brilliant singer/songwriter. It had the same effect on me as it had on the guy from Squeeze (was that Chris Diffird or Glen Tilbrook?) I too suffered an emotional break-up a while back and this song had me sobbing. Brilliantly performed. Well done Justin.
‘I was the interim, between nothingness and him’. This line is incredible. My god.
I’ve been listening to this song for a about five years years now. Today I listened and I heard that lyric for the first time. I mean I really heard it and it blew me away, though he is completely heartbroken and he has this internal conflict he’s still happy she found love again and is happy and he was glad to play his part of being in her life for a while even though it was temporary.
Utterly devastating,
Just sublime. A very underrated singer/songwriter. I hope Justin really does manage to play pub gigs when he's 80 years old. I'll definitely be there for that.
Chris is certainly not the first man to shed a tear from sound of Mr. Currie's voice.
it gets me that some people don't get Justin Currie, or Del Amitri. i hope to see the day when the fame and fortune come to greatly talented people like these. and not just to mediocre pop fads.
I love the songs of him and the former band, Justin's just fantastic at playing and writing music💙💙💙
I totally get what you're saying as a fan for 30 years, but for me part of the appeal is that he's been just successful enough to believe in his ability, but not successful enough for it to screw him up. And for that I'm kind of grateful :D
nick cooper I saw these guys when they first set out and still regard their music as timeless. They are and have always been a talented band.
I know I'm a bit late to the party with this comment but I watched a documentary about mtv. They wanted to use Del Amitri as a marketing band as they were just starting to get really famous. They said that if they refused they would exclude the band from their channel and the band would be forgotten. Obviously Justin told them to fuck off.
I agree. I just feel fortunate that I did discover him and the band way back and have been enjoying the songs for so long.
Scotlands pride Justin is a National Treasure
When we win Euro 2021 our team will be Scotland's pride.
Finest songwriter Britain has produced in the last 30 years
It’s like honey being rubbed around your aching heart
A masterpiece
A work of art
Bloody magical❤
That is probably the perfect description of JC's songwriting. Thank you for your beautiful insight.
This is a song we all wish we'd written. Completely emotional without the saccharin after taste. Beautiful,just beautiful. When you get a reaction like Chris Diffords is when you know you've written something special.
All these years later and this song still kills me.
An absolute world class song from a world class talent and performer, Justin should be a National Treasure- but I think he is to most of us.
Andy White Spot on.
I don’t think he is. He’s underrated. He should be though. He regularly sings lines that a lot of people wouldn’t say.
I love how hurtful he can be to himself and others.
Del Amitri was, and still is one of my favorite bands just true music no gimmicks, dance routines or bells and whistles...... just pure talent
Yep...so true.
Just babies in strollers...or now, old men in wheelchairs!
Brings me to tears every time I listen to this as I’ve lost my True love of my life
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I’m biased, but authenticity seems to be a common trait amongst Scottish bands. It’s all about the music. Nothing else matters as much.
Have followed Justin for years from Del Amitri till now. He is in my opinion the best singer song writer the U.K. has ever produced and like many more he should have had much more acclaim. But he will say who gee's a fuck. This acoustic version of this song has to be one of his best ever. Awesome JC keep em coming mate.
How can songs like these exist with such little recognition?! This song is an achingly brilliant open wound that is so honestly and authentically written that it's impossible not to feel the melody. As a songwriter myself I find it inspiring and disheartening at the same time that material this good can be as under the radar as it is. Justin, I so very sincerely hope you get the props you deserve for you work. Your absolutely brilliant!!
One of many many great songs Mr Currie has written. Thanks 👍 . He's in a class of his own.
What a song and what a performance.
The people that dislike this need a good slap
Justin Currie. One of scotlands most underrated song writer/singers .(in my opinion)
This would bring a tear to a glass eye. Outstanding.
Shut it peg-leg, lol!
I'm gonna steal that saying now. Thank you.
Since first hearing Justin Currie with Del Amitri I've always thought of him as the most underrated singer/songwriter I've ever heard. I'm so sad to hear of his health from a personal friend of his and only wish for the best for him.
This performance is brilliantly beautiful. Justin's voice, lyrics and music have always been beyond brilliant. I fell in love when I first heard "Kiss this thing goodbye" in 89. I had never heard anything so powerful in all my life.I've been obsessed with Del Amitri and Justin ever since.
Chris's reaction to this is just beautiful, i think we all feel the same. Music is so powerfull. ❤
I know just how Chris Difford feels. Justin just nails it here. It goes straight for the heart. Impossible not to be moved.
And when you follow it up with Sleep instead of teardrops in my eyes....oh man!
I have been watching this over and over again this past week, and it continues to make me cry. A beautiful, beautiful song.
Yes same its a beautiful song sung apsulutely perfect him and dela mitri should more famous than what they are brilliant
Absolutely Brilliant Song......and as usual Justin Currie's lyrics are spot on.........
He is truly an amazing songwriter.....and he delivers.
I love the way Justin just says "Sorry mate" in a slightly embarrassed tone after Difford's gushing.
One of the most beautiful loves songs ever written.
WHAT IS LOVE FOR is the greatest break-up album of all time. It is raw and honest and heals the broken heart. I'm using it now many years after I bought it to get through my divorce.
Just so incredible .. very underestimated songwriter
This shows exactly how much a song, melody or lyric can get you right in the stomach.
His lyrics are simply moments in everyone's life.
Chris Difford revealing that songwriters are the true romantics… one of many beautiful songs written by the incredible Justin Currie. Stunning… would bring a tear to a statue’s eye.
I saw this entire gig on the BBC. Currie, Difford and Hewerdine complimented each other perfectly. And the venue and the audience were the perfect size. It's rare to get such a perfect gig where everything comes together like that.
I hear this track today out of nowhere, found the album and pressed buy now.
It's that good
one of my all time favorites from anyone .... justin is awesome
This is definately the best version on the guitar! An absolutely brilliant singer songwriter.
seriously people, the guys amazing. His acoustic renditions are chilling !
I remember watching this programme. He was in a class of his own that night (and every other).
Justin, you are such a talented writer & performer. You touch the heart in such a fundamental way with your songs. Never stop.
This is the best version of this song. I always wonder why it was done on piano in the first place.
simply great....one voice, one guitar. Proves what a great song this is.....pure emotion.
This song got me through a particularly hard break up. still listening to it today to remind me I'm a better person for it.
Justin is truely an artist. He brings his songs to life. Love the man, love the music.
I must have listened to this song 1000 times this year !!! .... Music really can help you through tough times.... Says it all in 4.21 ...Perfection !!! ... Top Bloke and keep 'em coming :)
Haha I'm hearing ya its just one of those songs just done perfectly brilliant
So very heartfelt, honest, and strong....what a poet!
One of my favourite tracks of all time
Yeah, this guy Justin is great...miss Del Amitri as well...
What an amazing performance vocally,the subtleties were just achingly beautiful.
Justin's absolutely brilliant and very talented. I've always loved the Dels, truly great songs. I'm in my 60's now but regularly listen to all my Dels albums.
Chris Difford's face, wrenches my heart. The memories, the similarity between Justin's voice and Glenn Tilbrook...I would be in tears too.
I love him and this song is perfect
Good god, that was beautiful. I am blown away.
This guy can sing. Wonderful band, always were, always will be.
Hard to pick a favourite Justin song, but this is up there. Fantastic songwriter.
Saw Justin at Liverpool acoustic set, fantastic! Echo below one of the best singer songwriters around. keep it coming.
What a beautiful song. And Chris Difford close to tears. How moving is that?.....
UA-cam needs a LOVE button specifically just for this song!
Amazing singer songwriter. Love him. ❤
First time I ever heard his songs.I love it.touching.
Utter perfection. It just does not get any better than this. His album is sensational.
Heart melting.
Fabulous version and what a magical voice. Like Chris Difford at the end, I was in tears as well.
Justin is a master songwriter.
Love this guy, a musical genius, a brilliant songwriter and such a great talent, thank you Justin.
Still here …….absolutely brilliant.
I can hear John Waite singing this one..what a soul tugger!
Superb song. Sometimes a relationship is…wasted time….
This is a beautiful song.
What a performance, extraordinary, and a little draining - but pure alchemy. Fantastic. Poor Chris Difford!
This man is APSULUTELY amazing brilliant one of the best bands ive ever heard love it
Finally got to see the “Del Boys” at the Vic in Chicago. It was an AMAZING night
Saw Justin again this week...Gor Blimey; the writing remains incredibly strong and he certainly can wail, taking on songs of great vocal challenge and complexity throughout...and mostly 'to order'. The underestimated voice of a this old git's generation!
This guy just always hits The nail on the head xx
I have just been informed about this great song. I am Del Amitri-fan, now I am definitely a great Justin Currie-fan.
CPH
what a song so talented when a song can pull at your heart strings
Justin sings it like it is. He paints such great feeling though his words and music. A master of his craft. Without equal. Inspiring.
Gets me as much today as it did the first time....what a beautiful song....the gentleman at the end sums it up perfectly.
Just can't get enough of this one, everything about it is great. The tone is perfection.
absolutely fantastic. I went to see Del Amitri a good while back in London. One of only two artists I've ever seen who could be playing the record, his voice is so good, and so full of emotion.
I would give anything to see Justin perform against any of the mainstream artists today or better yet on American Idol. His live performances are something to be proud of.
all i can say about justin currie and his music is "Brilliant" one of the best, if not the best in the biz. leaves me in awe everytime i hear him belt out a chorus.
I was lucky enough to see JC on tour a few years ago in a tiny club in Phoenix AZ and he played this song. Smaller than the venue shown here. Amazing, personal, unforgettable. Hope to see him again sometime.
the song hits me hard every time even if it in my case is less about loss and more about the endless emptiness.....
Why can't I like this more than once?!!!
Burgo, you are so much right! One of the greatest singer/songwriters of our time!
Such fantastic lyrics!
I can only believe that they were never bigger because of bad management. Take a look at the sorry full videos. Justin was an amazing wordsmith/writer
Brilliant lyrics and vocals 👍
Justin Currie amazing !!! I have loved you since you were my downfall !!!
Absolute perfection!
So talented ! Just wonderful.
this will get me through to the end...thanks Justin 😊
a perfect example of why Justin Currie is my favorite songwriter of the last 20 years.
i must have listened to this part of the programme 20 times, i thought it would be lost after it went off BBC iplayer, thank christ it was uploaded
love it so much
what a brilliant lyric and melody combined this is a beautiful table turn on the traditional love song, just when you think you've heard them all Justin comes along and gives strength to the jilted - brilliant man!
His voice sounds better now than it did 10 years ago. What a great venue too.
A brilliant song sung by a brilliant singer/songwriter. It had the same effect on me as it had on the guy from Squeeze (was that Chris Diffird or Glen Tilbrook?) I too suffered an emotional break-up a while back and this song had me sobbing. Brilliantly performed. Well done Justin.
probably the most gifted songwriter of nowadays
the best singer i have ever heard, i am seriously jealous
I bloody love this song......
i Love Justin Currie 🤩 Del Amitri's music catalog and the new CD ! Please tour Houston Texas!
Brilliant, wish I had been there
love Justin Currie del amitri are one of my favourite bands of all time
Very talented songwriter who unfortunately doesn't have the 'cool to like' propaganda machine behind him.