Sounds like a lovely, down-to-earth guy in the way British musicians can be, without all the bullshit. And he's considered one of the best slap-bass guitarists in the world - a big part of what made Level 42=Level 42 and their distinctive sound, along with the keyboardist Mike Lindup. I'm glad they can ride the wave of wealthier middle-aged people and their hankering for nostalgia too.
Their early albums from 1981 to 1984 are far more interesting than what they did later on in my opinion, but the later albums were more successful because they appealed to North Americans.
Mark is such a down to earth guy. I could sit with him in a pub or just at home with a good glas of wine and talk about the common things in life and without mentioning his life as an artist and the band he's in.
Lovely Sarah Cox, I met her whilst working, she spoke to me and asked me a question about something and looking up at her, knowing others hadn't clocked her my jaw hit the floor. I stammered out something like 'Sorry I was just a bit star struck then' and helped her. Mark King what a legend, oddly enough it was on the Isle of Wight I met Sarah Cox too!
The World Machine tour was the fist time I saw them, Nov 4th 1985 at Portsmouth Guildhall, which is a home gig for the band and they were frigging awesome.
a HUGE fan of these guys from Canada... Summer of 2019 finally got to see them live in Quebec City Summer Fest... although they did not play my favourites, still what a blast it was to see them on stage! ... Finally!
Poor Mark couldn't finish a sentence! She'd ask a question then talk over him while he's trying to answer...aaaaarrrrgh!! Good on him for keeping it cool and kind!
I want a poster of the creepy eye stare, When he was up above the stained glass, Momentarily looking at the people, Then turning around with this creepy stare it was excellent so well done! 👌 Like a pausing thought... And I would love to get a high definition Dvd of that video
I enjoyed this interview. I thought Mark and Sarah had a good rapport. Interviewers are supposed to guide the interview, to get the interviewee to answer selected questions.
it's a shame that this group never really got their their comeuppence. they really were a great pop group. Kudos to the interviewer here... she's very good at her job.
You don't need to act someone you're not to be magnetic. People like Bowie or Alain Delon or Sting can even speak with their eyes alone... Mark King's simply a tre British down-to-earth man, yet he's magic the same way he used to be. Of course, when they're live or playing in a video or posing for pics, well, they get cooler, but this works as well with, say, The Police: Sting's a magnetic guy but he looks even cooler when he's being pictured in a photograph along with Stewart and Andy. The Police inspired my looks all my life indeed. But Level 42 are still so underrated... And I also like the fact he loves 'Holding Back the Years' because both songs (talking about 'Something About You') stem from the same period and both bands became a sensation there and then. Wish I'd followed Level 42 from the early '80s though...
@@paulryan3951 On behalf of all other men: we're sorry women reject you on a daily basis but that's not their fault, it's yours, try to rectify this and you'll be a lot happier.
She’s definitely not a good interviewer, she needs to learn how to how to ask proper questions and allow him to speak and go more into detail, talks too, too much.
Now that Mark has announced the 'new brass section'......this has made Level 42 even better. Love Mark King. Great musician.....
Sounds like a lovely, down-to-earth guy in the way British musicians can be, without all the bullshit. And he's considered one of the best slap-bass guitarists in the world - a big part of what made Level 42=Level 42 and their distinctive sound, along with the keyboardist Mike Lindup. I'm glad they can ride the wave of wealthier middle-aged people and their hankering for nostalgia too.
He is the best bass player in the world
@@petehotton4740 he is fantastic
Their early albums from 1981 to 1984 are far more interesting than what they did later on in my opinion, but the later albums were more successful because they appealed to North Americans.
I listened to this interview on BBC radio 2 , when my life was in a very dark place. It was a shining light. Ty Sara Cox and Mark King.
I hope things worked out
So modest - he's every bit as much of a legend as those he talks of with reverence.
Absolutely!!!
Mark is such a down to earth guy. I could sit with him in a pub or just at home with a good glas of wine and talk about the common things in life and without mentioning his
life as an artist and the band he's in.
Love Mark King and Level 42, so down to earth and such a legend bass player. Great interview with Sarah.
Such a huge fan of Mark and all of the history of his and Level 42!
Mark is amazing ❤❤
It's crazy to be that good at something. Top of his game.
Love him ❤️
Lovely Sarah Cox, I met her whilst working, she spoke to me and asked me a question about something and looking up at her, knowing others hadn't clocked her my jaw hit the floor. I stammered out something like 'Sorry I was just a bit star struck then' and helped her. Mark King what a legend, oddly enough it was on the Isle of Wight I met Sarah Cox too!
What a nice guy 😀👍
Great interview by fab presenter Sara and ⭐Mark 👑
The World Machine tour was the fist time I saw them, Nov 4th 1985 at Portsmouth Guildhall, which is a home gig for the band and they were frigging awesome.
when I was young I wanted to be Mark King :-)
Love level 42
a HUGE fan of these guys from Canada... Summer of 2019 finally got to see them live in Quebec City Summer Fest... although they did not play my favourites, still what a blast it was to see them on stage! ... Finally!
Poor Mark couldn't finish a sentence! She'd ask a question then talk over him while he's trying to answer...aaaaarrrrgh!! Good on him for keeping it cool and kind!
My first Level 42 album. Loved it.
Saw them live in 1986 and 2004. Best group ever
Such a great music video, Mark’s great and all. ✌️😙
Hold 'em by the ears...BRILLIANT!
Looking back "Something About You" was a pretty dark video..
Mark King looked a little bit like PennyWise.
I thought it was dark back then. It really stands out among other vids. Classic song...
Great album! I had the cassette. On road trips i listened end to end. The whole album was good.
Yes, Mark, I noticed the cane. :)
Cherie Lunghi in the video.
Boon in a Shelby AC Cobra.
This was the mid 80's at its best.
She was in her mid 30's back then and almost 70 now, so life and time does fly by alright.
Also in Hornblower
I want a poster of the creepy eye stare, When he was up above the stained glass, Momentarily looking at the people, Then turning around with this creepy stare it was excellent so well done! 👌 Like a pausing thought... And I would love to get a high definition Dvd of that video
Absolute GOD
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Thanks for sharing this!
I enjoyed this interview. I thought Mark and Sarah had a good rapport. Interviewers are supposed to guide the interview, to get the interviewee to answer selected questions.
Mr king is well cute x
she needs to stop interrupting him
Nah, she is great. She doesn`t interrupt him that much and she has a great sense of humour.
A bit of give and take, just like a conversation.
She's okay.
Kickass interview! Easy going, humorous and fun! That chick mighta not interrupted Mark King as often, but other that that, Sweet shite! \m/
Great!
He seems like a nice guy! 😊
The best bass player EVER
I had the pleasure to meet him and he is a very Nice guy
He is very nice use live next door to him
Legend
Nice guy 👍🇮🇪
Always thought he looked a lot like David Soul 😂 Awesome bassist!
Oh Coxy is so delicious and Mark King is just the absolute best... top man!!! 🎸
Their previous albums from 1981, 1982, 1983 and 1984 were more interesting than what they did from 1985 onwards.
God! The interviewer is beautiful.
it's a shame that this group never really got their their comeuppence. they really were a great pop group. Kudos to the interviewer here... she's very good at her job.
Sara Cox.
Hold him by the ears :) I can't stop listening to that 14:14
Madonna to Level 42 during their 80's tour-It's nothing about, you, baby, tonight, you just need to make, me, look, better, alright?
You don't need to act someone you're not to be magnetic. People like Bowie or Alain Delon or Sting can even speak with their eyes alone... Mark King's simply a tre British down-to-earth man, yet he's magic the same way he used to be.
Of course, when they're live or playing in a video or posing for pics, well, they get cooler, but this works as well with, say, The Police: Sting's a magnetic guy but he looks even cooler when he's being pictured in a photograph along with Stewart and Andy. The Police inspired my looks all my life indeed. But Level 42 are still so underrated...
And I also like the fact he loves 'Holding Back the Years' because both songs (talking about 'Something About You') stem from the same period and both bands became a sensation there and then.
Wish I'd followed Level 42 from the early '80s though...
Great guy and a master on the base!!
Pity she kept butting in.
what a nice guy please sing some bozs scaggs songs your voice is almost the same
Sarah Cox is such a great natural interviewer. Move over Graham Norton!
The Vladimir Horowitz of the bass guitar.
11:37
Lol
She was a good interviewer. She asked alot of profound questions. I LOVE Level 42. Mark King is a BAAaad MuthaFatha
she takes it deep
Look how she reacts to Swarovski
Jesus lady, nice enough, BUT STOP TALKING!
Silly Mark. He was continually interrupting the beginning of Sara's sentences with the middle of his!
i love level 42 , but most interviews including this one , are so mutual admiration like . and shallow .
who is the interviewer
sarah cox
Thought that was Zoe Ball for a moment, then realised it couldn't be her as she wasn't making a complete twat of herself.
Lol
Who is the female host? Thanks
Sara Cox 😉
U can tell she’s off the radio fuckin rabbit rabbit
Damn, she talks too much…
...she's a woman
@@paulryan3951 On behalf of all other men: we're sorry women reject you on a daily basis but that's not their fault, it's yours, try to rectify this and you'll be a lot happier.
FFS, let the poor guy finish a sentence🙄 Mark gracious as ever.
Let the man talk, gosh! Why dont u switch seats?
She’s definitely not a good interviewer, she needs to learn how to how to ask proper questions and allow him to speak and go more into detail, talks too, too much.
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Yes! Spotted that too. Fit for a King ; )
The King is getting old :-\
dequadim just like everyone else...
That was insightful
dequadim
We all are dummy.
Well people don’t get young 🤨
More life in his thumb than your entire body I'll bet.