I met a girl at a stop light in Denver when I was 24.. We were both listening to the same radio station playing this song. We have been married for 35 years..
@@kylebucy9541 congrats on 35 years that's how long we been married too. We met at my neighbors place, got married 4 months later. Best of luck to you guys :-)
I'm 60 years + old, I still appreciate a gem like this. The 80's were the shit. We didn't realize how good we had it. What I wouldn't give to climb in the time machine with some of my friends and take a few weeks off
I'm in my mid 40s but I would damn sure take a ride back to the 80s!! Those were my pre teen years but still had a blast!!! Early 90s not as good but still ok, early 00s sucked and today I find myself asking that damn question we all do, what the hell happened???
A Flock of Seagulls, The Fixx, Gary Numan and the Tubeway Army, Billy Idol, The Psychedelic Furs, The Human League and many others of that time were and still are my go-to bands that take me back to the 80's to refresh. Kids today have no idea what true freedom is. So sad...
Paul Reynolds was one of the best guitar players of the 80s. With a unique sound and style. Criminally underrated. No many guitar players sound better live than in the studio.
@@paulreynolds1760 Hi Paul, I'm a big fan of all the 80s guitar greats like Gary Moore etc..but you have such a distinctive sound and fantastic melodies in your playing...always appreciated your playing.
No sorry I have no idea being a skinhead delinquent in an American hip hop world unless you felt like a outsider like I do now may be, , , mmm may be not in this so called modern times your thoughts?
@@markseleood6623 Hi Mark, Forgive me, as I'm old and a lil out of touch: I don't get your point, friend. My point was for those of us who were into AFOS back then, MTV was our outlet - unless we were lucky enough to catch them perform live and be up close. The emergence of UA-cam brings captured moments to life for every fan to enjoy - not just those who were at that specific show. My point was not about feeling like an outsider, and F *anybody* who makes you feel that way! Thanks for your comment!
@@jerryfiore5818 hi man yeah I get were your coming from now that you explained to me that back in that era that you had to go out see the bands live gigs and that must have taken a lot of time and money but worthwhile for real life experiences pretty kool cool really so thanks for the insight and keep on rocking in the free world 🎸🎤🎵🎧🎙
@@markseleood6623 Honestly, concerts were way less expensive back then, but without social media, we relied upon newspapers, magazines, the radio, MTV ad spots & fan clubs for our tour info. Plus, back then, bands like U2, Duran Duran & INXS all played the larger of what are now smaller arenas (by comparison to today's 5,000+ seat venues). The absolute best was finding out a band you loved was in town, then going at the last moment and getting good seats or standing close to the stage at a smaller venue! I must've done that a hundred times, easily! In my life, I've seen exactly 370 concerts - ah, the memories! While I never saw Neil Young, I did see The Alarm! My biggest regret, Mark? That I wasn't into taking pictures back in the 80's! From '83 to '88, I went to 217 concerts, hung out / partied with many bands. I knew the promo reps with all the major labels and got oodles of free vinyl, posters & tickets. I had a great life for 5 years! Thanks for your kind reply to this old man!
@@jerryfiore5818 wow sounds like you've lived life to the max in just 5 years way to go bud enjoyed the informational chat gonna checkout the alarm now lol
Paul is simply mesmerising. He dances with that guitar, as if it is human. The music is absolutely genius. I could watch this, for the rest of my life...in fact l think l will❣️ WISH I WAS THERE...❤
Paul Reynolds will always be an underrated guitarist, even though he single handedly created the wavy 80's guitar sound. Just a genius that needs to be held in higher esteem. And to think he was only a teenager while in this band.
Under rated comment,completely agree. As much as I adore EVH and shredders 80's guitar woulda sucked hard without the clever minimalist splashes and spritzes that Paul (and others) offered.I think 80's pop guitarists in general have been undervalued compared to the Eric Walsh Van Gibbons. Guys like Elliot Easton for example.
I bought him a drink in a pub called the Borough in Sunderland several years ago. He didn't think he was that great a guitarist even though I told him he was.
Im 19 years old and i gotta say this is my favorite song. I can never get too tired of it, it’s perfect. Everyone in the audience looks so happy i really wish I could’ve been there to listen and experience this masterpiece live.
@@HughCorbyCruick But isn't it recorded with electric drums??? I seem to recall from he org. Music vid.They used electric drums. For me it's more the usual thing. Hurrying through the song,by playing it fast.
Where would this song ever be without Paul's guitar style and creatively composed little parts, it's like a second vocal line it's so pretty, he really made the bands' sound work so well in the early days. Great band.
Just me speaking, but the guitar was the first "line" that I was following. Even if the vocals did hold their weight as a smart melodic counterpoint, it was really the guitar (and to a lesser extent the synths) that WERE the sound of AFOS's songs. It's what set them apart from everyone else at the time. Certainly not the drums (nothing against this particular drummer, it's just that every 80's band of this ilk seemed to fall back on the same basic head-jerking beat.)
Paul Reynolds proving that you don't have to be overly complicated or play a million different chords to be a really, really, really good guitar player. Certainly one of the best guitarists to come out of the early MTV era, and that statement might be selling him short.
He only played a few notes in this. But his style and the special sound of his guitar makes all the difference. This song wouldn't work without his simple riff and unique sound.
One of my favourite songs of the 80’s. Still love it today. The guitar solo is the finest on any pop record from the 80’s. What a sound. Paul’s sound defined AFOS. Class.
I was in my 20's when this song came out. Now I'm a father of a 21 and 17 years old, both boys. They told me to show them how to dance this songs, so in the middle of the confinement we plan a back to 80's family party. Just the 4 of us, so we dance, dine and watched more like this, we had a lot of fun. And videos to show to my future grandchildren. Stay safe you all. Blessings
Paul Reynolds (guitarist) joined the band in 1979, when he was 17. He replaced the original guitarist Willie Woo. He left the band in 1984. In 2003, he rejoined the group for an episode of VH1's Bands Reunited. Before the performance, he was interviewed about why he left the band; he claimed that he was too young for the "rock 'n' roll lifestyle" and that he was exhausted from all of the performances. In early 2018 he rejoined the original lineup for their first new album since 1984's, Ascension.
this live performance kicks ass, i mean just look/listen at that intro...the smoke, the synth wave sound of seagulls, mike score's silhouette and hair amidst the all that smoke, just menacing and fierce 👌
This was all about Paul, Flock of Seagulls was about Paul.... he was such a kid, but ever so brilliant, watch him with his cool moves. So badly underrated, bless him.
I grew up in Montreal and was fortunate to be in my twenties in 1980. These were as many of you said probably the best decade to be old enough to enjoy everything that was available. I use to hang at this club called the LIMELIGHT, Probably the most popular dance club in the city. When this song came on everybody swarmed the dance floor.What great memories.
I love driving down the highway with this blasting at full volume with the windows down. Always get lots of positive reinforcement, thumbs up and waves, smiles.
I was driving my van from across the Bay Bridge from Oregon coming into SanFrancisco in 1984 when this song came on the radio. The feeling was unforgettable and I re live it every time I hear this song.
Im a lifelong drummer and 52 now.played songs from both bands over the years in cover bands.and i love both of those guitar players.but elliot easton is the man.helped our guitar player learn the leads for a few cars songs back in the day.before you could just look on UA-cam.and did a lot of stop and go back on the cd for him.one that comes to mind the most was " best friends girl" lead.had to have it note for note.what a great lead part.
Wow, saw these guys in 1983! The Fixx opened for them. One of the loudest concerts I've ever been to. Paul Reynolds was such a unique guitarist and really fun to watch live. This was their last song and by this time the crowd was wrung out. But very satisfied! What fun the '80s were! The '70s were pretty damn cool, too. Like the saying goes . . . I may be old, but I got to see all the cool bands!
The first time I heard this I was living in Suva, Fiji. It came on the car radio and I was nearly catapulted out of my seat. I loved it from the first few notes and sat mesmerized, listening. I still love it today.
I was born in 1964 and grew up rockin and rolling until I heard my first Devo song and it was then that I was reborn into New Wave. I will forever love both genres and the music that came from them. Thanks for making my life great!!!
Arguably the coolest music ever created and recorded. Lucky kids in the audience. Lucky to have this video to one day inspire similar music and creativity.
I don't know if everyone realizes how awesome Paul's guitar playing was, and was single handedly the difference maker in the Seagulls sound. I'm not even sure he knows how revelutionary he was at the time, I think everyone assumed it was synthesizers that was the difference,..... Really amazing and under rated
I heard this song on the radio when I came to United States from eastern Europe in 1983 at the age of 14. I remember thinking to my myself: "what I cool song! What a cool country!" Hahaha. I still feel that way!!!!
Really? That's your post? They sucked in the 80's and this was their only hit...but you claimed you would basically give up your soul... hmmm another idiot....
Brings back so many memories from the 80's. Who would've thought back then that their singers hairdo eventually would be adorned by a future president of America.
Damn, this is always a fantastic song. I always find myself getting lost in the ambience at the beginning of it, and then sucked into the rocking beat and riffs, unable to escape until it ends, yet I never want to end anyways. It's videos like these that make me wish I were a lot older than I am if only so that I could be there to experience the events in-person. Long live the 80's!
I was there,sadly when there everyone wished they were there for the 60's and 70's to witness Blackmore,Page,Hendrix,Clapton.. Blondie was another great group from early 80's... Clem Burke elite drum kit.. Steve Miller was cool in early 80's to.. Billy Thorpe...... Wanna hear something really 80's? Aussie Band Called "The Angels""but in the US had to be billed Angel city due to female group from Jersey.. Doc Neeson the frontman...They were cool and underrated here..,I loved the 80's...
Glad that i was born at the right time to enjoy the 80's + 90's in full enjoy, now i'm 58 years young still love to listen and dreaming how it was in the 80's.
Saw them in liverpool...great sound....another underrated band never reached the heights was the magnificent The Alarm...now Mike Peter's is a truly inspirational guy..and still rockin/rollin
One Of the best performances they have done. Wacht P.Reynolds going nuts with his guitar and Mr. Maudsley Floating in stage with his peculiar amazing Dance, while Mike looks somehow behaved and Ali, Ali is always the same....all Amazing Besto Song Ever AFOS FOREVER
All the comments are wonderful!! What a music dudes!! Tha guitar is legendary!!! Makes me feel like everything is just ok and takes me to another dimention !!
When that video came out on MTV my world changed for good!! The hair, (as a hairdresser) the lead guitar playing by Paul, the video of them playing the song… it was simply put, INCREDIBLE…❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻
this is one of the songs I always remembered from the very early days of Mtv. I was born in 71, so was 12 or 13 when I saw it. But I look on it now, even when I know the lyrics are fairly simple...the song and music is still well brilliant and awesome! That whole album still sounds cutting edge compared to stuff today. I think they were far more brill than they were either taken as or for themselves maybe. My other fav is Space age love song...they were so far before their time that time STILL hasn't caught up!
I met a girl at a stop light in Denver when I was 24.. We were both listening to the same radio station playing this song. We have been married for 35 years..
@@kylebucy9541 congrats on 35 years that's how long we been married too. We met at my neighbors place, got married 4 months later. Best of luck to you guys :-)
That’s awesome
🧢
🫡 man is living what we want
Cool
THE 80's Were the BEST --------
I loved every minute-------- So Glad I was There-------
Disco Ruled.
I'm 60 years + old, I still appreciate a gem like this. The 80's were the shit. We didn't realize how good we had it. What I wouldn't give to climb in the time machine with some of my friends and take a few weeks off
I'm 57, it was one of my favorite songs of the 80's.
I'm in my mid 40s but I would damn sure take a ride back to the 80s!! Those were my pre teen years but still had a blast!!! Early 90s not as good but still ok, early 00s sucked and today I find myself asking that damn question we all do, what the hell happened???
I will be there!!! Family and friends tht has passed or haven’t heard among other great things. Do it in heartbeat
I'm 67 look 47 n act 17. I'm not old and neither are u ❤🎉🎉🎉 I love these guys. This song was the first music video on MTV. WOW WEEE😅
Those were the days.
A Flock of Seagulls, The Fixx, Gary Numan and the Tubeway Army, Billy Idol, The Psychedelic Furs, The Human League and many others of that time were and still are my go-to bands that take me back to the 80's to refresh. Kids today have no idea what true freedom is. So sad...
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Paul Reynolds was one of the best guitar players of the 80s. With a unique sound and style. Criminally underrated. No many guitar players sound better live than in the studio.
thanks
@@paulreynolds1760 Hi Paul, I'm a big fan of all the 80s guitar greats like Gary Moore etc..but you have such a distinctive sound and fantastic melodies in your playing...always appreciated your playing.
@@dannymcmince I am not the Paul Reynolds in the video haha. I just happen to have the same name. And I also happen to play guitar.... Hmm..
@@paulreynolds1760 Nice one🤘
@@paulreynolds1760 lol
PEOPLE HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH THIS FOOTAGE MEANS TO THOSE OF US WHO WERE 16-24 IN THE EARLY 80'S!!
No sorry I have no idea being a skinhead delinquent in an American hip hop world unless you felt like a outsider like I do now may be, , , mmm may be not in this so called modern times your thoughts?
@@markseleood6623 Hi Mark, Forgive me, as I'm old and a lil out of touch: I don't get your point, friend. My point was for those of us who were into AFOS back then, MTV was our outlet - unless we were lucky enough to catch them perform live and be up close. The emergence of UA-cam brings captured moments to life for every fan to enjoy - not just those who were at that specific show.
My point was not about feeling like an outsider, and F *anybody* who makes you feel that way! Thanks for your comment!
@@jerryfiore5818 hi man yeah I get were your coming from now that you explained to me that back in that era that you had to go out see the bands live gigs and that must have taken a lot of time and money but worthwhile for real life experiences pretty kool cool really so thanks for the insight and keep on rocking in the free world 🎸🎤🎵🎧🎙
@@markseleood6623 Honestly, concerts were way less expensive back then, but without social media, we relied upon newspapers, magazines, the radio, MTV ad spots & fan clubs for our tour info. Plus, back then, bands like U2, Duran Duran & INXS all played the larger of what are now smaller arenas (by comparison to today's 5,000+ seat venues).
The absolute best was finding out a band you loved was in town, then going at the last moment and getting good seats or standing close to the stage at a smaller venue! I must've done that a hundred times, easily! In my life, I've seen exactly 370 concerts - ah, the memories! While I never saw Neil Young, I did see The Alarm!
My biggest regret, Mark? That I wasn't into taking pictures back in the 80's! From '83 to '88, I went to 217 concerts, hung out / partied with many bands. I knew the promo reps with all the major labels and got oodles of free vinyl, posters & tickets. I had a great life for 5 years!
Thanks for your kind reply to this old man!
@@jerryfiore5818 wow sounds like you've lived life to the max in just 5 years way to go bud enjoyed the informational chat gonna checkout the alarm now lol
Paul is simply mesmerising.
He dances with that guitar, as if it is human.
The music is absolutely genius.
I could watch this, for the rest of my life...in fact l think l will❣️
WISH I WAS THERE...❤
People dancing and having a good time. No taking photos or recording on phones. Must have been blooming awesome.
Paul Reynolds will always be an underrated guitarist, even though he single handedly created the wavy 80's guitar sound. Just a genius that needs to be held in higher esteem. And to think he was only a teenager while in this band.
Under rated comment,completely agree. As much as I adore EVH and shredders 80's guitar woulda sucked hard without the clever minimalist splashes and spritzes that Paul (and others) offered.I think 80's pop guitarists in general have been undervalued compared to the Eric Walsh Van Gibbons. Guys like Elliot Easton for example.
I was just thinking this guy is a really good guitarist
@@tim6128 before all of them was Stewart Adamson of the skidz.
I bought him a drink in a pub called the Borough in Sunderland several years ago. He didn't think he was that great a guitarist even though I told him he was.
Agreed. I never noticed him till I Iistened to the video more closely. He's inventive with good skills.
Im 19 years old and i gotta say this is my favorite song. I can never get too tired of it, it’s perfect. Everyone in the audience looks so happy i really wish I could’ve been there to listen and experience this masterpiece live.
I'm 66 . Good music is timeless. It keeps me ..."young". 😎✌️
Me too
Me too
This is how music should sound at a concert, no auto tune just pure talent
Personally, I could have used real drums instead of amplified pads but, yes, a great tune.
and no stupid selfies and smartphones recording. and no big screen on top to distract people.
@@HughCorbyCruick But isn't it recorded with electric drums??? I seem to recall from he org. Music vid.They used electric drums.
For me it's more the usual thing. Hurrying through the song,by playing it fast.
Lol it's all pure lip sync. It's great, but it's still a lip sync.
No, dude. That was a live show. I know exactly where that was performed. They were not lip-synching, they really were that tight, live.@@stevenr771234
Loved it in 1981, love it now. Sheer brilliance.
There was nothing like being a teen in the 80’s!!! It was simply an amazing time!!!
Try bein' 20 something, that was good too
Where would this song ever be without Paul's guitar style and creatively composed little parts, it's like a second vocal line it's so pretty, he really made the bands' sound work so well in the early days. Great band.
Just me speaking, but the guitar was the first "line" that I was following. Even if the vocals did hold their weight as a smart melodic counterpoint, it was really the guitar (and to a lesser extent the synths) that WERE the sound of AFOS's songs. It's what set them apart from everyone else at the time. Certainly not the drums (nothing against this particular drummer, it's just that every 80's band of this ilk seemed to fall back on the same basic head-jerking beat.)
Paul Reynolds proving that you don't have to be overly complicated or play a million different chords to be a really, really, really good guitar player. Certainly one of the best guitarists to come out of the early MTV era, and that statement might be selling him short.
He only played a few notes in this. But his style and the special sound of his guitar makes all the difference. This song wouldn't work without his simple riff and unique sound.
A TO THE MEN
Great guitar player and in my opinion the best look of the 80s
Im really impressed by him. Yes, awesome songs are made by simplicity and an equilibrated participation of all instruments.
Really a great guitar player, love his style and sound. Roland Orzabal is another example, the guitar solo from “Shout” is amazing
Still sounds "cutting edge", even in 2022.
The original Flock is still the best ever...
What distant future generations will see and hear at a rock concert on Mars.
Paul Reynolds electric guitar playing is really awesome and spectacular.
Yes and yes. I imagine both the Moon and Mars will be hosting indoor concerts by the end of the next century.
One of my favourite songs of the 80’s. Still love it today. The guitar solo is the finest on any pop record from the 80’s. What a sound. Paul’s sound defined AFOS. Class.
Agreed 💯
Some amazing guitar players from the 80s , Killing Joke , The Cure , Simple Minds, the list is endless . Great footage and definitely one cool solo 👍
Paul reynolds genius guitar!! Flock seagulls great band!!!'80 the best pop england.
I was in my 20's when this song came out. Now I'm a father of a 21 and 17 years old, both boys. They told me to show them how to dance this songs, so in the middle of the confinement we plan a back to 80's family party. Just the 4 of us, so we dance, dine and watched more like this, we had a lot of fun. And videos to show to my future grandchildren.
Stay safe you all. Blessings
Get out the fondue machine !
What a great family bonding moment. I send my 2 kids in their 20’s the 70’s and 80’s hits I love and make them listen to them.
1 helluva idea, I wish I could've been there....
THIS IS WHAT WE CALLED REAL MUSIC FOLKS
THERE'S NOTHING BEAUTIFUL THAN THE 80S
The 1980s was the greatest years of my entire life. We just cant experience this same feeling anymore. In the future i am in now
Live... one of the best songs of the 80's and still stands up to time.
there 'll never be nothing like the 80's
The 2080s will I bet but we will not see it and that makes me cry thinking about it
AMEN AMEN AMEN
70s?
You clearly missed the 70's...
danielCNdeF Never will be 💜💜💜
Amazing... Forever...
That guitarist is incredible, think he was only 18 when this band hit the big time.
He was actually 17 years old. What a freaking guitar absolute legend !! His guitar playing was and is the cornerstone for their music.
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Paul Reynolds (guitarist) joined the band in 1979, when he was 17. He replaced the original guitarist Willie Woo. He left the band in 1984. In 2003, he rejoined the group for an episode of VH1's Bands Reunited. Before the performance, he was interviewed about why he left the band; he claimed that he was too young for the "rock 'n' roll lifestyle" and that he was exhausted from all of the performances. In early 2018 he rejoined the original lineup for their first new album since 1984's, Ascension.
@TheGodParticle I have always been fascinated with his guitar sound. Very cool!
The 6 note lead guitar wonder
this live performance kicks ass, i mean just look/listen at that intro...the smoke, the synth wave sound of seagulls, mike score's silhouette and hair amidst the all that smoke, just menacing and fierce 👌
God the 80s was a wonderful time to be a teenager❤
That 80s true sound that no one can ever come close to replicate. Wonderful 🎵
REYNO!!! He's like a superhero. Without his guitar he's Paul. Strap on the axe and he transform's into REYNO the guitar machine!
As an 80s kid, im embarrassed to say i never saw/heard a live version of this song before. They are awesome!!!
The. 80s. Will. Never. Die. As. Long. As. We. Keep. Listening. To. The. Songs!!😉👍❤️
This was all about Paul, Flock of Seagulls was about Paul.... he was such a kid, but ever so brilliant, watch him with his cool moves. So badly underrated, bless him.
There are many songs that epitomize the 80s but I think this one is the most iconic 80s song.
I miss the eighties! And the seventies! Paul Reynolds is incredible.
No PHONES..Just dancing and having fun..love it
1980s music is just amazing. I was born in 1983 but I know more about the 80s music than any other era lol. Just love it.
I grew up in Montreal and was fortunate to be in my twenties in 1980. These were as many of you said probably the best decade to be old enough to enjoy everything that was available.
I use to hang at this club called the LIMELIGHT,
Probably the most popular dance club in the city. When this song came on everybody swarmed the dance floor.What great memories.
I love the sound of Paul Reynolds guitar riffs in this song.
Reyno is a savage.... so insanely gifted and so young here!
I was 4 in '82, I'm still stuck on 70's and 80's. Most of the years after are just bits and pieces.
The music and the 80s where the best I'd go back in time to that again 🎉
Holy crap Paul's guitar playing is amazing
i miss echo effect, he could improvise that.
Didn't he use a penny as a pick?
@@inkhaotic4426 I seen a doc about that, pretty crazy
virtuoso even
@@inkhaotic4426 yup
I love driving down the highway with this blasting at full volume with the windows down. Always get lots of positive reinforcement, thumbs up and waves, smiles.
Get a AFOS wig also,might even try it myself.
I'm 73 and I love it too. I think the lead guitarist is a bit special.
Now this is what i called music and the audience is having a blast...80's fuckin' RULE!..RAD BABY!🤘⚡🔥...2021 and still listening...Wicked!🤘🤘🤘
I was driving my van from across the Bay Bridge from Oregon coming into SanFrancisco in 1984 when this song came on the radio. The feeling was unforgettable and I re live it every time I hear this song.
Paul Reynolds and Elliot Easton never got the recognition they deserved, so here it is.
Chrìstoρhεr I completely agree with you! Both great guitarists.The Cars is another favorite band of mine.
@@tamaragarrett3625 Mine too!
Im a lifelong drummer and 52 now.played songs from both bands over the years in cover bands.and i love both of those guitar players.but elliot easton is the man.helped our guitar player learn the leads for a few cars songs back in the day.before you could just look on UA-cam.and did a lot of stop and go back on the cd for him.one that comes to mind the most was " best friends girl" lead.had to have it note for note.what a great lead part.
Elliot easton
The GREAT,guitars
Sólo touch an go
Shake up
Paul reynolds
Irán so far away
D.n.a
Space love song etc..
Wow, saw these guys in 1983! The Fixx opened for them. One of the loudest concerts I've ever been to.
Paul Reynolds was such a unique guitarist and really fun to watch live.
This was their last song and by this time the crowd was wrung out. But very satisfied!
What fun the '80s were! The '70s were pretty damn cool, too.
Like the saying goes . . .
I may be old, but I got to see all the cool bands!
I saw them and the Fixx. They were both excellent. Probably the best concert I ever saw and I saw some really great ones.
For real man, you were lucky
Saw them at the US festival in 83.
The Flock of Seagulls, The Fixx and The Police at Comisky Park Summer of 1983 in Chicago!
@Lori LeSage I graduated college. 🎓
The first time I heard this I was living in Suva, Fiji. It came on the car radio and I was nearly catapulted out of my seat. I loved it from the first few notes and sat mesmerized, listening. I still love it today.
Living in Fiji ? Wow.
Muuuito massa!
👍🍀And your name 💚🙏
Saw em at the Peppermint Lounge back in 1982(ish), great live band...
WoW...damn good live version ... still going strong in 2024 ..
I was born in 1964 and grew up rockin and rolling until I heard my first Devo song and it was then that I was reborn into New Wave. I will forever love both genres and the music that came from them. Thanks for making my life great!!!
Paul Reynolds on fire! That was a great performance from the band! They had many great songs! Miss the eighties!
Arguably the coolest music ever created and recorded. Lucky kids in the audience. Lucky to have this video to one day inspire similar music and creativity.
30 some years later, the 80's still sound like the future
Amen to that bro! Awesome song. The tempo is going a little fast but it's still awesome.
Wow, i thought I was the only one that thought that.
12inchvertical The 80"s was the Future.
JanReY C ha! ha! that is soooo DEEP! ;-)
Dave-O OMFG i miss the 80s....best time of my life....seeing 6 girls at once...nowdays ud be locked up for that..!
Of all the songs that I danced to thru college 1979-1984-this one is at the top. Mean Mr Mustards in Columbus Ohio. RIP. Such great memories.
Unreal performance - Still sounds like the future! 😀 2:17 - 2:22 Looks like a good time 🕺🏼💃🏼
You can't get no better than the 80's. I mean the hair bands, new age, country or whatever. The 1980' was it!!!
I don't know if everyone realizes how awesome Paul's guitar playing was, and was single handedly the difference maker in the Seagulls sound. I'm not even sure he knows how revelutionary he was at the time, I think everyone assumed it was synthesizers that was the difference,..... Really amazing and under rated
Yes,fantastic sound and very unique.
I heard this song on the radio when I came to United States from eastern Europe in 1983 at the age of 14. I remember thinking to my myself: "what I cool song! What a cool country!" Hahaha. I still feel that way!!!!
Paul Reynolds must be from planet Krypton, his MAD guitar skills is out of this world; he can deliver a pure energy with his guitar...
I love the 80*s ,,,,who:s with me ,,, killer song...
the 80's music still stands up today!
This is one of the best songs ever, ... does not get old with the times.
Damn what I would give to see them in concert back in their day.
Really? That's your post? They sucked in the 80's and this was their only hit...but you claimed you would basically give up your soul... hmmm another idiot....
We had tickets to see them in Michigan, but they canceled and I never got to see them. Must have been when Paul fell ill.
@@bonscottrocks1728 Tit
Saw them at the Mann Music Center in Philly back in the early 80's. The Fixx opened up for them. Great show.
@@bonscottrocks1728 This was NOT their only hit in the 80's. THEY DID NOT SUCK!
As a teen I didn't give these guys a chance. Now I kinda dig that funky guitar player.... Oh man I'm old.
Paul Reynolds was a freaking BEAST on the guitar. Totally underrated & unappreciated.
ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITES!!!! ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!
The guitarist has a cool style!
at 3:12 Paul Reynolds goes on a rage,.. I mean that guitar starts to smoke., . . PAUL IS THE BEST!!!!
That's his fingers smoking he had to stop as he was about to spontaneously combust!
Brings back so many memories from the 80's. Who would've thought back then that their singers hairdo eventually would be adorned by a future president of America.
lmfao..!!!!
Ha ha ha 😆😆
Love the intensely complicated keyboard playing. It has mesmerized me for years
Im a hard rocker all the way...but something about this song I always liked it....Well Done!
The British Invasion of the 80's YES my high school years was completely captivated by The New Wave Era here in The Philippines
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Paul Reynolds can really play the lead well.. His riffs made the band..
Damn, this is always a fantastic song. I always find myself getting lost in the ambience at the beginning of it, and then sucked into the rocking beat and riffs, unable to escape until it ends, yet I never want to end anyways. It's videos like these that make me wish I were a lot older than I am if only so that I could be there to experience the events in-person. Long live the 80's!
Very much alike we are.
I was there,sadly when there everyone wished they were there for the 60's and 70's to witness Blackmore,Page,Hendrix,Clapton..
Blondie was another great group from early 80's... Clem Burke elite drum kit..
Steve Miller was cool in early 80's to.. Billy Thorpe......
Wanna hear something really 80's? Aussie Band Called "The Angels""but in the US had to be billed Angel city due to female group from Jersey..
Doc Neeson the frontman...They were cool and underrated here..,I loved the 80's...
Pauls style of using effects as instruments is yet another reason i got into music. I was only a few years behind them. I remember these days vividly.
Glad that i was born at the right time to enjoy the 80's + 90's in full enjoy, now i'm 58 years young still love to listen and dreaming how it was in the 80's.
Saw them in liverpool...great sound....another underrated band never reached the heights was the magnificent The Alarm...now Mike Peter's is a truly inspirational guy..and still rockin/rollin
Great song of the 80s and never gets old!
One Of the best performances they have done. Wacht P.Reynolds going nuts with his guitar and Mr. Maudsley Floating in stage with his peculiar amazing Dance, while Mike looks somehow behaved and Ali, Ali is always the same....all Amazing Besto Song Ever AFOS FOREVER
at 1:11 a pretty pie
All the comments are wonderful!! What a music dudes!! Tha guitar is legendary!!! Makes me feel like everything is just ok and takes me to another dimention !!
I was at a Flock of Seagulls concert in Denver very late 80s or very early 90s. What a good show. I wish I remembered the date of that concert.
Early 80's Country Club Reseda, CA
I was there ;)
Good time!
The dark but happy tone gives the full effect to this whole concert. So mysterious but look like a Fun time
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Love this group watching it right now gonna get their greatest hits cd eBay 😮😅
Not a freaking cell phone in sight. Beautiful !! You go back next day to give your friends the play by play.
Doing this live !!! I'm impressed 👏 !!! Thank you all so very much !!
The Human League , Men Without Hats, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Squeeze, Split Enz, Fabulous Poodles and Flock of Seagulls ...what a great era.
Definitely rudy,,,,, sp proud to have grown up with all these legends of bands
Reynolds is a good guitar Player
When that video came out on MTV my world changed for good!!
The hair, (as a hairdresser) the lead guitar playing by Paul, the video of them playing the song… it was simply put, INCREDIBLE…❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻
this is one of the songs I always remembered from the very early days of Mtv. I was born in 71, so was 12 or 13 when I saw it. But I look on it now, even when I know the lyrics are fairly simple...the song and music is still well brilliant and awesome! That whole album still sounds cutting edge compared to stuff today. I think they were far more brill than they were either taken as or for themselves maybe. My other fav is Space age love song...they were so far before their time that time STILL hasn't caught up!
Esa banda se adelantó a su época.
Y sigue Vigente por los siglos de los siglos, amén.
still watching in 2019 :-) the 80s will always be my happy days!!!
Back when music was REAL!
Saw FOS and the Fixx at Hiram Bithorn stadium in 1982 in Puerto Rico. LOVE these guys.
That was music back in the 80s. They defined the 80s Era. Hasn't been the same since
Paul Reynolds was such an underrated guitar player
Completely agree, and he is probably like 20 years old here.
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Yeah he was if not the best lead guitarist of the 80s 👌
Used an English penny instead of a plectrum.
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Better than Eddie Van Halen?