This song literally saved my life. I was wander through the Sahara desert and stopped to talk to a tribe of nomadic people on camels. They were blasting this song though a speaker. I asked them how they knew this song, and told them I was a fan as well. They had noidea what I was saying because they did not speak Japanese or English. Suddenly, a large potted plant dropped from the sky, in the exact spot I would have been walking if I had not stopped. Best song ever.
My son was born to this song.. He is now a staping midfield general who is a mainstay for greetland goldstarsand growing up with a nice outlook in life.. Guess what I'm sayin is that I'm proud in what I've produced a great little lad with musical taste...2002. This song reminds me of my new born son.. William wright.. He's just the best xx
This song came into my head yesterday, it's a womderful tune. Alot of emotion in it, this version is amazing. Jools Holland will live forever. What a time to be alive this was
I absolutely LOVE this song!!! About A Boy is my favourite movie, ever, and I loved the soundtrack so much; it reminds me of such a good season in my life! I would almost do anything to return there! This rendition is amazing, too! Badly Drawn Boy: Such rare, talent!!!
I am a Nick Hornby fan. I love every film based on his novels. About A Boy in particular. Nicholas Hoult was perfect, Toni Collete impecable as usual, and Hugh Grant was better than never. Soundtrack is amazing and this particular song brings me back to 2002 in a blink. I also miss that time. BTW the video clip for this one is AWESOME!
Agreed. This song transports me straight back to the early noughties. At the time I thought it was a pretty uninspiring time, but now I'm nostalgic for that period. There was a sense of optimism that I don't think we feel now unfortunately.
If you put the Beatles, Beck, Elliott Smith and Morrissey in a blender, what you'll probably get is BDB. Criminally underrated, underappreciated artist.
today I've been living one year over COVID emergency in Mexico City. Many tears, pain, sunsets, fear ... friends, people, children, I listen this beautiful song and repeat myself... "next day will be better". .. Thanks
love damon gougth, a truley talented musician, and keeps to his roots, thanks for the songs badly drawn boy,,and long may you continue....peace brother....
After my graduation day, I was not feeling very well, because after that, I knew I wouldn't see my friends for a while, when I came back home, it was 7 pm, I lock my self, and it was like magic, this song started playing in my playlist that I had on my room, I stood there for 3 minutes in silence after the song. Man I really felt my own silent sigh
I've bumped into damon a few times now at Giggs in the north west hes always forthcoming and ready to share opinions on anything be it music of any genre. Hes always been open and friendly and pleased to interact with the public and gage there opion.for me I found damon a 100% person engaged in your opinions and not any illusions of stardom. The lads so underrated. Proper genuine human being. Xx
This is so beautiful. I am listening to it over and over and over. How I love the instrumentals of this song, which draw forth my own vocals. This version also allows my being to respond, more than the studio produced version. I consider this to be a very inspired piece.
SUCH A STUNNING PIECE OF MUSIC AND SUNG BEAUTIFULLY......AND I SEE TESCO'S ARE USING 'ABOUT A BOY' FOR THE MUSIC FOR THEIR FOOD LOVE STORIES ADVERT 'NAN'S SOUP'......
I never did anything remarkable with my life. Never really made a difference. Wasted so many youthful years dreaming in my head instead of taking chances and actually doing. I was always waiting for life to be right and now that it’s coming to an end, I’m full of sadness and regret.
Thanks, I never tire of this performance. I loved his first album, Hour of the Bewilderbeast and the songs "Once Around the Block" and "Magic in the Air".
Ojalá que en nuestra vida pudiéramos borrar todos los miedos , pesares ,angustias de manera mágica y detener el tiempo cuando nuestros hijos son aún niños
no man is an island my friend :) i am a lone and socially awkward and yet i don't think i can live in complete loneliness; i always need of my friends family and girlfriend. it's crazy but we can't live completely alone :P i love this movie is my favorite as well :P
@@Kevintheturtle7893 10 years later and the world has changed a lot... My love for this song on the other hand hasn't changed a bit. Still here, buddy!
This is terribly sad news. He was a gentle soul. Rourke as much as anyone got me through the 80s, those beautiful bass notes on Heaven Knows, Charming Man, William. RIP.
This song inspired me to learn to play the piano at 49 years old now I can play it thanks Damon
Excellent.
Isaac Silverman your comment made me so happy
Proud of you Issac Silverman 👍👍
Lehan Ariawan ty
Me too!!!!
Such a beautiful song. 20 years on and it never gets old.
Absolutely
Can't believe this song is nearly 21 years old, such a tune.
Mad isn’t it, bought this when it first came out. Every time I put it on, friends would say who is it . Sublime doesn’t do it justice
Im so old 😭😭😭😭
So many tunes on that album
Reminds me of 2002,happy times,no kids,more money and people walked around with smiles on there faces.
I feel homesick
Now people walk around with masks covering their faces and no one knows who is smiling.
And there was 9/11
This song literally saved my life. I was wander through the Sahara desert and stopped to talk to a tribe of nomadic people on camels. They were blasting this song though a speaker.
I asked them how they knew this song, and told them I was a fan as well. They had noidea what I was saying because they did not speak Japanese or English.
Suddenly, a large potted plant dropped from the sky, in the exact spot I would have been walking if I had not stopped.
Best song ever.
My son was born to this song.. He is now a staping midfield general who is a mainstay for greetland goldstarsand growing up with a nice outlook in life.. Guess what I'm sayin is that I'm proud in what I've produced a great little lad with musical taste...2002. This song reminds me of my new born son.. William wright.. He's just the best xx
Bet he is taller than you now! Crazy how time flies, eh??
Sounds like a wrong un
@@astroboirap🤣🤣
This song came into my head yesterday, it's a womderful tune. Alot of emotion in it, this version is amazing. Jools Holland will live forever. What a time to be alive this was
I absolutely LOVE this song!!! About A Boy is my favourite movie, ever, and I loved the soundtrack so much; it reminds me of such a good season in my life! I would almost do anything to return there! This rendition is amazing, too! Badly Drawn Boy: Such rare, talent!!!
Two is not enough. You gotta have back up!
Total beauty, makes me think there's hope for our world when I hear music like that. Thanks.
listening to this song in the April quarantine
I am a Nick Hornby fan. I love every film based on his novels. About A Boy in particular. Nicholas Hoult was perfect, Toni Collete impecable as usual, and Hugh Grant was better than never. Soundtrack is amazing and this particular song brings me back to 2002 in a blink. I also miss that time. BTW the video clip for this one is AWESOME!
Agreed. This song transports me straight back to the early noughties. At the time I thought it was a pretty uninspiring time, but now I'm nostalgic for that period. There was a sense of optimism that I don't think we feel now unfortunately.
so many decent novels films and music at that time and just before
Legendary Andy Rourke on bass.🖤
Well spotted.
He's up there with the geniuses of popmusic. Incredibly talented.
Enormously underrated
If you put the Beatles, Beck, Elliott Smith and Morrissey in a blender, what you'll probably get is BDB. Criminally underrated, underappreciated artist.
@@torstenscholz6243 If you put them in a blender you will be charged with murder!
@@TheRadioAteMyTV not nec?essarily! , Is the blender turned on
@@Bradders-gy1zp Attempted blendocide?
today I've been living one year over COVID emergency in Mexico City.
Many tears, pain, sunsets, fear ... friends, people, children,
I listen this beautiful song and repeat myself... "next day will be better". .. Thanks
Amen sister ❤
Musical legend, glad to have seen him live, and chatted to him. Hope to see him live again soon. Genuine lovely person 💕
Does he dies?
Literally one of my favorite songs ever. First time I heard it was in mexican radio 98.5 fm, it's gone it doesn't exist anymore.
love damon gougth, a truley talented musician, and keeps to his roots, thanks for the songs badly drawn boy,,and long may you continue....peace brother....
Stunning song!
What an utterly beautiful piece of soul music.
I like this more than the album version. the piano riff at the end is genius
My Italian with introduced me to Badly Drawn Boy 24 years ago, probably one of the best things she gave me
After my graduation day, I was not feeling very well, because after that, I knew I wouldn't see my friends for a while, when I came back home, it was 7 pm, I lock my self, and it was like magic, this song started playing in my playlist that I had on my room, I stood there for 3 minutes in silence after the song. Man I really felt my own silent sigh
I can feel you
Our lives are silent sighs.
Such a old tune but feels like ysday ❤❤❤❤❤great talent 🎉🎉🎉🎉Thankyou ,,,,❤❤❤❤
Amazing song！ I love this song!
Great album and film too
I've bumped into damon a few times now at Giggs in the north west hes always forthcoming and ready to share opinions on anything be it music of any genre. Hes always been open and friendly and pleased to interact with the public and gage there opion.for me I found damon a 100% person engaged in your opinions and not any illusions of stardom. The lads so underrated. Proper genuine human being. Xx
This is so beautiful. I am listening to it over and over and over. How I love the instrumentals of this song, which draw forth my own vocals. This version also allows my being to respond, more than the studio produced version. I consider this to be a very inspired piece.
Seen him in Glasgow last week. He was magnificent❤
SUCH A STUNNING PIECE OF MUSIC AND SUNG BEAUTIFULLY......AND I SEE TESCO'S ARE USING 'ABOUT A BOY' FOR THE MUSIC FOR THEIR FOOD LOVE STORIES ADVERT 'NAN'S SOUP'......
Espetacular, de partir fundo ao coração e por as emoções nos lugares mais sublimes!!!
seen them liive in Edinburgh a few years ago for next to nuthin', they were brill!
A1 keep it up. 😎👍
heartblowing song, that i can listen to anytime.. so beautiful..
Love this song.
Wow! Just heard this song for the first time and it's very enjoyable and nice!
@chilenocool yes!! Andy rourke from the smiths. such a great bass player and all round
awesome guy.
Feels so sad... first time I heard it was of course in the movie "About a Boy".
Andy Rourke from the Smiths on bass RIP
Such mega nostalgia for this.
OUTSTANDING MR GOUGH!!!!!
MASTERPIECE ❤
Me acuerdo tanto de JUAN MANUEL TORRES! que en paz descanse donde quiera que se encuentre.
I love this song.
gorgeous
¡gracias por subir el tema! About a Boy!
💖beautiful.
ahh great i remember watching this! thanks for the upload, amazing performance.
I never did anything remarkable with my life. Never really made a difference. Wasted so many youthful years dreaming in my head instead of taking chances and actually doing. I was always waiting for life to be right and now that it’s coming to an end, I’m full of sadness and regret.
I think your being too hard on yourself Gavan ;)
It’s never too late Gavan, time to live
We love you
youre still alive so theres still time
Wow that's amazing x
simplesmente maravilhoso !!!
about a boy ost lovely album and tuneee
Too underrated
Brilliant❤
Who's listening to this in 1989??! 🎉❤
Such talent
+Julie TRAVERS ...Fully agree. The song is brilliantly executed...and includes the bassist from The Smiths no less.
Top lad 👌
ahh really nice upload,gonna listen/watch again,cheers.
Thanks, I never tire of this performance. I loved his first album, Hour of the Bewilderbeast and the songs "Once Around the Block" and "Magic in the Air".
waited for the drums to kick in for the whole song haha, still class tho
ME TOO
This should have been a massive hit around the world.
This is just so very good, so different.
About a boy 💙
great song
so incredible.
Amazing
Hermosa canción después de 25 años escucho algo increíble
so i have never seen about a boy. i only just recently heard about it and i said "isn't that a badly drawn boy album?"
i just love badly drawn boy.
Who in 2024🎉
Bass line is SO Stone Roses.
Ojalá que en nuestra vida pudiéramos borrar todos los miedos , pesares ,angustias de manera mágica y detener el tiempo cuando nuestros hijos son aún niños
no man is an island my friend :) i am a lone and socially awkward and yet i don't think i can live in complete loneliness; i always need of my friends family and girlfriend. it's crazy but we can't live completely alone :P i love this movie is my favorite as well :P
I am an island. I am bloody Ibiza!
R.I.P. Andy Rourke
Melts me inside
love it!!!
hey man, reply back! Wanna see if you’re still here after 10 years
@@Kevintheturtle7893 10 years later and the world has changed a lot... My love for this song on the other hand hasn't changed a bit. Still here, buddy!
@@Datei That’s great man! I hope all is well for you 🙏🏼🤎
Don't forget yourself in this mix of rare...as in rare punctuation.
My favorite BDB track after My Friend Cubilas.
Genius
Oohh ahhh
Ooohh aahhh
Andy Rourke class
People moving to the moon!!
RIP Andy Rourke
This is terribly sad news. He was a gentle soul. Rourke as much as anyone got me through the 80s, those beautiful bass notes on Heaven Knows, Charming Man, William. RIP.
Andy Rourke!
God love his partners ffs
omg...
10 points for whos on bass, clue the smiths
the great Andy Rourke
the smiths frequently used but insignificant session bassist andy rourke. if youre not morrissey or marr, youre not the smiths
@@kait2972 moron
Does that guy on other keys work for apple?
Be kind to ducks
hummmmmmm----
The music from the scene from The Office with the infamous Ricky Gervais dance bares a huge resemblance to the piano tune!
Serindipety
See kids you can be cool and still play piano 🤣
Like
I can't possibly be the only one that thought the singer was a woman
With that beard?!