I was born a year after this song came out, and the year "The same old scene" came out, 1980! The way I see it, I might have missed on the whole thing back then, but I did a great job catching up with it!!! lol Eighties people were so romantic and romantically naive, how have we managed to become so cynical in the mean time, I wonder. However, facts are: Roxy music is timeless!
I can still remember hearing this song at C.B.G.B.'S in N.Y.C. and it became an instant classic for me.... Previously at C.B.G.B.'S hearing "DO THE STRAND" by ROXY MUSIC at the first visit to this heavy, serious PUNK ROCK club in the big city on the Juke Box , as a 17 yr. old young man from Long Island .............. What a trip!
It really makes no difference when anybody was born!! I just grateful people out there see the genius he was, would put the now chart toppers to shame!!!!!!!!!! go on roxy
This was the first song I EVER heard as a baby in 1983 (My Dad's doing!).... Since then my love for music over many genres has evolved but this has such a special place in my heart.. Absolute tune and an Absolute Band... much love to this band and my Dad for showing me what great music is !!
Haha back in 79 when Roxy would come on TV my father would shout - Hey Stevie your mate teeth is on tv ? - My Father called him teeth because :- On the theTotp video - When Bryan stopped singing he would look into the camera & do his now famous Bryan Ferry forced Smile ? -He would look into the camera showing all those white teeth - And of course it just so happened the castonettes rattled every time Bryan did this ? My Dad said is it his teeth that are rattling ? So thats how Bryan got to be called teeth in our home ! - Up until Dad dying he would always say Stevie Teeths on ? Love this song I really do ! - 1979 -The world was a better place alround
Classic track from the great Roxy music !!! Pioneers of disco dance soul new romantic in the 70s 80s recently watched a BBC documentary about this great British group who were a just different with their catchy sexy cool lyrics their shiny suits and playing just feel good happy music !!! Bryan Ferry is just a legend great vocalist founder member of this glam band this is a great remix long version !!! They dominated the charts in the glorious 80s era this reminds me of being a teenager good times !!!
I discovered Roxy Music & the brilliant Bryan Ferry in early 80's when Avalon came out. I was very young but became hooked forever! I am LOVING this version here! And aside from all the obvious classics, I really have a soft spot for Street Life! Thx a million for posting this!
I'm in Lisbon now, (I'm portuguese), and in a couple of weeks I'll be back in London. You're right, British music in general is definitely edgier and raw sounding! It just sounds more real and down to earth. I mean, the Americans have good stuff too, on a more polished and brushed register, but they do. Personally, however, as a European I really can relate more to what the Brits do! I guess I like the rawness of how the old continent still sounds... still that is! lol
@heucatia: Agree; 1979 was a VERY challenging year for me and this song sums it up. BUT in April 1980 my 2nd daughter was born......a lady of immense gifts, who has been a miracle in my life, along with her miracle sister, born November, 1977.....an MD since 2005...........Roxy and Bryan keep memories alive.
I still have this on 12" vinyl somewhere. IMO this is one of the best extended remixes of the 80s. Not overprocessed or filled with cheesy vocal effects - just the perfect mix of the original with some tasteful extended percussion segments. Wonderful. IIRC it was remixed by Tony Visconti. Anyone know for sure?
discovered this song right around the time an old school friend's younger sister got killed in a car accident and I was really devastated and shocked over her death and the people who we were friends with that have comforted me during such a tragic time of my life and I am truly grateful to have these people there for me.
I think all great Bryan Ferry songs should only be played in extended or full version. You just can’t rush his timeless lovemaking music. He was never meant for “radio edit.”
This is pretty much a Clearmountain creation - "Clearmountain made an impact straight away with his remix of 'Dance Away': "They said they wanted an R&B type of thing, but I remember at the time the drums weren't doing the right thing. The bass drum wasn't consistent enough, so I actually brought in a New York drummer to just play bass drum, and we added some percussion. Then the song wasn't structured right. It was verse, chorus, verse, middle eight. [Legendary Atlantic boss] Ahmet Ertegun came over and he said 'Where's the second chorus? You've got to have another chorus in there.' I didn't know Roxy Music, I'd never met any of them, and I was thinking 'How can you mess with their song?' But we put the second chorus in and they loved it."
Thanks so much for this enlightening info. I have followed Roxy since 1972 and had never heard this, not having bought the Thrill Of It All or the Canadian 12''
… I own the Twelve of this and YES ! it was originally ONLY released as a Canadian 12" …. Not only was I a MASSIVE Roxy fan (since 1972) but I was also a Massive Bob Clearmountain Fan …. I bought this 12" on import as I was a DJ specialising in Roxy/Bowie and Futurist music in Liverppol at the time … I am SOOOO Pleased and Proud that ALL these years later, technology has made it possible to share with SO many people … and THOSE people ACTUALLY ! appreciate it and 'GET' the genius of Both Roxy Music AND Bob Clearmountain … great post … Thank you x
Steve Proctor Interesting that Mr. Clearmountain's 12" Version of the Stones' "Start Me Up" two years later was only the 7" and album track - not extended at all. Great cover art, though - the deer hoof/high heel stiletto - VERY cool.
@heucatia 1980 is my birthyear 2, so I didn't grow up with Bryan Ferry but it didn't take me to long to get to know him in my teenage years. Roxy music and A-ha are my favourite bands of all time.
@@mikeg1378 Hmmm...I can't hear any resemblance at all between that break and this one from 4:36 - 5:36 ua-cam.com/video/43cyeijm7_U/v-deo.html Let the listeners decide for themselves.
This song has so much meaning to me. In the summer of 1979 Disco was large and in force, I was a young man back then. I met this cute red headed girl who I fell head over heels for. The Lyric…”I said it’s love, she said alright” ….comes to mind. We dated for about a month and the romance was such a whirlwind. One Saturday night I went to the local Disco with friends …..and there she was ….. “Hand and hand with another guy.” ….She was dressed to kill and inside I was dying!” That made an indelible impact on my life for that summer but as we have all had our hearts broken, I moved on. Now 41 years later and being 58, It seems like another time ago. I don’t mean to be conceded but I have aged very well and am very successful. I ran into her a couple years ago…she has not aged well and is not very happy with her life…. She regrets the decision she made back then. I told her we have to take the….. good with the bad…the right from the wrong ….and appreciate the great things we have in life. It was Bitter Sweet to see her again.
I 'm 58 and have a similar story , thanks for sharing yours. I 'm not a big Elton John fan but, I think I will treat myself to a blast of " I'm Still Standing "
Still timeless strains with a haunting quality. I'm still not sure why Brits were raging about short haircuts for women and tiny jumblies during this era. Can anyone explain? Bryan Ferry had longer mops than any chick featured in most of his vids! He also currently has larger jumblies than ANY gal featured in ANY of his videos. Oh how history proves us all fools.
Glad the album version trimmed some of that drum machine intro that the drummer wasn't locking in with - the two distinct kick drums were off from each other.
The very best song that he ever recorded was a remake of the Byrds Eight Miles High If you haven't listened to the song in a long time try and find it and put on some head phones and give it a listen. I promise you will not be disappointed. Greetings from Atlantic City New Jersey U.S.A
@POPOL540 I don't speak French, are you asking the name of the blonde guy who played with them in 1979? If so, that's bass player Gary Tibbs, then he went to Adam & The Ants, Code Blue, Zu Zu Sharks and The Fixx. Check the song Face to Face by Code Blue.
You don’t listen to the 80’s...you FEEL them ❤️
you live it twice
Exactly!!! Thank you for your wonderful words.❤
@@greeneyes8313...it’s a PRiViLEGE to have the ability to FEEL !🥳
I get you. But this track was from 1979...so not totally 80's; but it has the spirit and romance of the New Romantic 80's.
I was born a year after this song came out, and the year "The same old scene" came out, 1980! The way I see it, I might have missed on the whole thing back then, but I did a great job catching up with it!!! lol Eighties people were so romantic and romantically naive, how have we managed to become so cynical in the mean time, I wonder. However, facts are: Roxy music is timeless!
This and I danced away MANY heartaches......believe me.....but they all came full-circle!!....with my 2+ miracles!!
Priceless. And better to dance- then to drink away.
I can still remember hearing this song at C.B.G.B.'S in N.Y.C. and it became an instant classic for me.... Previously at C.B.G.B.'S hearing "DO THE STRAND" by ROXY MUSIC at the first visit to this heavy, serious PUNK ROCK club in the big city on the Juke Box , as a 17 yr. old young man from Long Island .............. What a trip!
It really makes no difference when anybody was born!! I just grateful people out there see the genius he was
"loneliness is a crowded room; empty hearts; turned to stone: all together all alone" all of Sartre in one sentence
So stone cold sober is a flyby?
Full of open hearts
It really makes no difference when anybody was born!! I just grateful people out there see the genius he was, would put the now chart toppers to shame!!!!!!!!!! go on roxy
This makes me happy in my soul reminds me of good good times in Manhattan nightlife and simply having fun : )
This was the first song I EVER heard as a baby in 1983 (My Dad's doing!).... Since then my love for music over many genres has evolved but this has such a special place in my heart.. Absolute tune and an Absolute Band... much love to this band and my Dad for showing me what great music is !!
They had their own sound, one of my favorites.
Haha back in 79 when Roxy would come on TV my father would shout - Hey Stevie your mate teeth is on tv ? - My Father called him teeth because :- On the theTotp video - When Bryan stopped singing he would look into the camera & do his now famous Bryan Ferry forced Smile ? -He would look into the camera showing all those white teeth - And of course it just so happened the castonettes rattled every time Bryan did this ?
My Dad said is it his teeth that are rattling ?
So thats how Bryan got to be called teeth in our home ! - Up until Dad dying he would always say Stevie Teeths on ?
Love this song I really do ! - 1979 -The world was a better place alround
Classic track from the great Roxy music !!! Pioneers of disco dance soul new romantic in the 70s 80s recently watched a BBC documentary about this great British group who were a just different with their catchy sexy cool lyrics their shiny suits and playing just feel good happy music !!! Bryan Ferry is just a legend great vocalist founder member of this glam band this is a great remix long version !!! They dominated the charts in the glorious 80s era this reminds me of being a teenager good times !!!
I've been listening to this song non stop today. Love this song, love Roxy Music!
Glasklarer sound!!!!
Bin 1964 geboren, das geht in die Ohren und ins Hirn. Seit 30 Jahren
Supiiiiiiieeeee.
I discovered Roxy Music & the brilliant Bryan Ferry in early 80's when Avalon came out. I was very young but became hooked forever!
I am LOVING this version here! And aside from all the obvious classics, I really have a soft spot for Street Life!
Thx a million for posting this!
Lonliness...it's a crowded room. Killer lyrics on this brilliant track. God Bless all members of this band!!
First listened to Bryan/Roxy in '74 as a frosh at Penn State. They never get old.
I almost love all the music of Roxy Music, Bryan Ferry ..so sound very warm !! I love it really..
great song by a great vocalist kind of overlooked, has written some great tunes and done good covers, especially I put a spell on you
I'm in Lisbon now, (I'm portuguese), and in a couple of weeks I'll be back in London. You're right, British music in general is definitely edgier and raw sounding! It just sounds more real and down to earth. I mean, the Americans have good stuff too, on a more polished and brushed register, but they do. Personally, however, as a European I really can relate more to what the Brits do! I guess I like the rawness of how the old continent still sounds... still that is! lol
@heucatia: Agree; 1979 was a VERY challenging year for me and this song sums it up. BUT in April 1980 my 2nd daughter was born......a lady of immense gifts, who has been a miracle in my life, along with her miracle sister, born November, 1977.....an MD since 2005...........Roxy and Bryan keep memories alive.
I still have this on 12" vinyl somewhere. IMO this is one of the best extended remixes of the 80s. Not overprocessed or filled with cheesy vocal effects - just the perfect mix of the original with some tasteful extended percussion segments. Wonderful. IIRC it was remixed by Tony Visconti. Anyone know for sure?
mixed by Bob Clearmountain
I love this song and all of Roxy Music's songs. My all time favorite band.
This is a classic ... synchronized with your heartbeat ... Roxy Music... masters of sound and emotion ... sweet.
discovered this song right around the time an old school friend's younger sister got killed in a car accident and I was really devastated and shocked over her death and the people who we were friends with that have comforted me during such a tragic time of my life and I am truly grateful to have these people there for me.
This is exceptional. Loving it on first hearing. Chanced upon it after listening to extended versions of Virginia Plain and The Main Thing.
Patrick Weaver agree, with you.
So true...
I love the ending to this song.
I think all great Bryan Ferry songs should only be played in extended or full version. You just can’t rush his timeless lovemaking music. He was never meant for “radio edit.”
It was certainly an elusive track . Back in the 1990’s I had to buy the Canadian 12” single for Phil Manzanera as he’d never knew it existed .
Classic..great post
i was 10 wen this came out and my brother had the album
timeless classic
The best of time and the worst of times.......as long as we can "dance away"......agree?
You know it brother!
oh man! Brian ferry the man dance away old school mix can't beat it.
Oh the memories, Roxy Music ,BAD ASS ! ! Love this group.
one of those songs that just comes along and then goes and then you find it again and get hooked
This is pretty much a Clearmountain creation - "Clearmountain made an impact straight away with his remix of 'Dance Away': "They said they wanted an R&B type of thing, but I remember at the time the drums weren't doing the right thing. The bass drum wasn't consistent enough, so I actually brought in a New York drummer to just play bass drum, and we added some percussion. Then the song wasn't structured right. It was verse, chorus, verse, middle eight. [Legendary Atlantic boss] Ahmet Ertegun came over and he said 'Where's the second chorus? You've got to have another chorus in there.' I didn't know Roxy Music, I'd never met any of them, and I was thinking 'How can you mess with their song?' But we put the second chorus in and they loved it."
Thanks so much for this enlightening info. I have followed Roxy since 1972 and had never heard this, not having bought the Thrill Of It All or the Canadian 12''
John Trudgian is this a ferry quote? Who?
RARE?? I heard this mix in many Berlin discos/clubs when I was living in Berlin 1982-84 !!!
Fantastic, danceaway the heartache danceaway your tears, danceaway your fears.
Love it
fantastic piece of music that lingers in your head dance away the heartace dance away goes on. one of my favorites - gives me a good feeling
… I own the Twelve of this and YES ! it was originally ONLY released as a Canadian 12" …. Not only was I a MASSIVE Roxy fan (since 1972) but I was also a Massive Bob Clearmountain Fan …. I bought this 12" on import as I was a DJ specialising in Roxy/Bowie and Futurist music in Liverppol at the time … I am SOOOO Pleased and Proud that ALL these years later, technology has made it possible to share with SO many people … and THOSE people ACTUALLY ! appreciate it and 'GET' the genius of Both Roxy Music AND Bob Clearmountain … great post … Thank you x
Well said Steve, Bryan was and still a class act a real gent love his music and this extended version is Excellent cheers Herbie
Steve Proctor Interesting that Mr. Clearmountain's 12" Version of the Stones' "Start Me Up" two years later was only the 7" and album track - not extended at all. Great cover art, though - the deer hoof/high heel stiletto - VERY cool.
steve proctor.... your name rings some remix tracks i cannot at the moment,recall
@heucatia 1980 is my birthyear 2, so I didn't grow up with Bryan Ferry but it didn't take me to long to get to know him in my teenage years. Roxy music and A-ha are my favourite bands of all time.
Wonderful Song. Roxy Music is the best of the UK....
my tutor at IMW in london told us that this guy is a legend and i thought id pass by and say hi
OMH
sooooo, did you and her get back together again?
Very disco-like in parts, especially the break from 3:15 - 4:45. LOVE IT!
Sorry not disco. Not sure why you think a classic instrumental which includes epic bongos among the unique keyboards is at all disco. Just no.
@@mikeg1378 Hmmm...I can't hear any resemblance at all between that break and this one from 4:36 - 5:36 ua-cam.com/video/43cyeijm7_U/v-deo.html
Let the listeners decide for themselves.
Thx for rippin it from CD4 a few minor imperfections but this extended version makes up for it
I don't think I'm ever gonna stop listening to this....!!!
This is a great "old school" extended version. Thanks for sharing!
I didn't know an extended version of this existed.....Fantastic!
14? hell, this song makes me weep up at 47 thinking of a lady i was with 12 years ago.
I can't get enough of this music!
Oh Yes!
Good!! Me to!
One of my favorite of Mr Ferry, slowly please !
This is my all time favourite record ever, and thank you very very much for the extended version. I'll play it to death lol
Heard this extended version on the radio today. Brilliant! Roxy Music forever! Love it!
Great Mix, shared to the 'GLAM on Media Factory Show TV' Community on Google+
This song needs a martini - with an olive !!!!! Great !!! lol !!!
Roxy Music - one of the BEST Band´s ever !!!!
I was born 1980...........80s music was awesome and still is. Duno about the fashion though!?!?!?
nicely done pal,i thought i was a roxy music fan,wonderful tune.
I think I have only heard this long version a few times prior ... I love it!!! Thank you for posting it ... Julie :)
my husband's favourite!
Thanks so much for sharing - takes me right back (to when I was young)
What a mix!Great!
they dont make records like this anymore bryan ferry is a legand great song
This song has so much meaning to me. In the summer of 1979 Disco was large and in
force, I was a young man back then. I met this cute red headed girl who I fell
head over heels for. The Lyric…”I said
it’s love, she said alright” ….comes to mind.
We dated for about a month and the romance was such a
whirlwind. One Saturday night I went to
the local Disco with friends …..and there she was ….. “Hand and hand with
another guy.” ….She was dressed to kill and inside I was dying!”
That made an indelible impact on my life for that summer but
as we have all had our hearts broken, I moved on. Now 41 years later and being 58, It seems like another time ago. I don’t mean to be conceded but I have aged
very well and am very successful. I ran
into her a couple years ago…she has not aged well and is not very happy with
her life…. She regrets the decision she
made back then.
I told her we have to take the….. good with the bad…the
right from the wrong ….and appreciate the great things we have in life. It was Bitter Sweet to see her again.
I 'm 58 and have a similar story , thanks for sharing yours. I 'm not a big Elton John fan but, I think I will treat myself to a blast of " I'm Still Standing "
I wish I could be as cool as Brian Ferry!!! .......To be fair......he's done me a few favour!!!
I love the instrumental piece from 2:26
A very classy tune indeed!
Brilliant, Just love this timeless classic.
Fantastic. I just rocked out to your version. I think this version, plus the one on "Live at the Appollo" are the best.
Love this one!!!!
It's a perfect song. With the killer line "you're dressed to kill and guess who's dying. 👏🏽
My favorite song ever ♡
i never heard this version, thanks for uploading it...
f. good never heard the extended
I love this version.....The instrumental segment from 2:26 in particular!
incredibly sensuous. love it...
Still timeless strains with a haunting quality. I'm still not sure why Brits were raging about short haircuts for women and tiny jumblies during this era. Can anyone explain? Bryan Ferry had longer mops than any chick featured in most of his vids! He also currently has larger jumblies than ANY gal featured in ANY of his videos. Oh how history proves us all fools.
Glad the album version trimmed some of that drum machine intro that the drummer wasn't locking in with - the two distinct kick drums were off from each other.
wonderful.thanks
I think this is the saddest song ever written. even moreso that Elton's Sad Song.
Actually their own "Oh Yeah" is sadder.
i neeeeeeed this tune to pump out my mark 1 golf!
Turn in on, turn it up, grab your favorite babe....and follow the instructions in the song title. : D
Bobde
such a great line ha! :)
what a song......What a song.....
so cool !!
I grew up with Rozy.....
"You're dressed to kill and guess who's dying?" What a great line!
I'm a Sucker for a Bossa Nova ! Ferry, you're too much !
It's almost perfect 👌🏽
I use it a lot never fails .
One of the greatest lines ever
Thanks for posting.
Used to drive my Mum mad with this song....
ever had your heart ripped out and you just stand there bleeding
The very best song that he ever recorded was a remake of the Byrds
Eight Miles High
If you haven't listened to the song in a long time try and find it and put on some head phones and give it a listen.
I promise you will not be disappointed.
Greetings from Atlantic City New Jersey U.S.A
We either literally or figuratively "dance away the heartaches".......don't we?
...I close my eyes, and dance 'til dawn.
@POPOL540 I don't speak French, are you asking the name of the blonde guy who played with them in 1979? If so, that's bass player Gary Tibbs, then he went to Adam & The Ants, Code Blue, Zu Zu Sharks and The Fixx. Check the song Face to Face by Code Blue.
My favourite Bryan Ferry song.
Excellent
Took this song to Second Life, Dammit we didn't have everyone Dancin'!
Their most accessable song before the Avalon album.
great now and always on point
@orchidtender Guess I should have read the original caption - remixed by Bob Clearwater.