Tom Vek - Nothing But Green Lights

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  • Опубліковано 19 кві 2011
  • Music video by Tom Vek performing Nothing But Green Lights. (C) 2005 Tummy Touch Records Limited, Tom Vek under exclusive license to Tummy Touch Records Ltd exclusively sub-licenced to Universal Island Records Ltd

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  • @MrAbbo11
    @MrAbbo11 4 роки тому +90

    Chronically underappreciated. This track is an absolute classic.

  • @StaxNoir
    @StaxNoir 4 місяці тому +12

    2024 check in lol - Tom you’re a legend mate

  • @fka.climate
    @fka.climate 2 роки тому +31

    I’m rediscovering his album in 2021 after I first heard it in 2006. This aged really, really well. Authentic.

  • @DJErrn
    @DJErrn 13 років тому +19

    In a 1989...black...Mercedes Benz. best delivery of a line in a song ever!

    • @anttitheinternetguy3213
      @anttitheinternetguy3213 Рік тому +3

      Its really somehow The heart of this song. So much personality told with such a small line

    • @gowbjajSeram
      @gowbjajSeram Рік тому

      @@anttitheinternetguy3213 🌱

  • @DuSlothster
    @DuSlothster 3 місяці тому +3

    One of the most underrated British singers

  • @gracebrewer4281
    @gracebrewer4281 9 років тому +69

    Reminds me of Once In a Lifetime by the Talking Heads. Is it just me? He totally has an 80s vibe.

  • @PhaktTheIsolationist
    @PhaktTheIsolationist 9 років тому +85

    I will always come back to this song. One of the most inspiring, comforting tunes I own. Love it.

  • @sorenkoford8015
    @sorenkoford8015 8 років тому +25

    I'd like to thank God, Jesus Christ, and Tom Vek for all things that are good.

    • @sorenkoford8015
      @sorenkoford8015 8 років тому

      Same things, brother.

    • @illiteratethug3305
      @illiteratethug3305 8 років тому +3

      +Soren Koford
      Tom Vek doesn't give AIDS to unborn babies.
      Maybe we should worship him instead...

    • @sorenkoford8015
      @sorenkoford8015 8 років тому +5

      I could get behind that. Someone contact up Tom and let him know the Church of Vek has been born.

    • @illiteratethug3305
      @illiteratethug3305 8 років тому +3

      Soren Koford In Vek we trust

  • @brendanquinn5804
    @brendanquinn5804 Рік тому +4

    Love this song. Reminds me of long summer days with my Dad rigging traffic lights to cause crashes. Rip Dad 😥

  • @Phillyjoe2
    @Phillyjoe2 13 років тому +23

    This song reminds me of how indie music and electronica should sound like :-)

  • @VaidaTheboy1der
    @VaidaTheboy1der 12 років тому +24

    Been a Fan of Mr. Vek since I was 14. I'm 21 now! His music plays a crucial part in my life.

    • @lucashallwas
      @lucashallwas 3 роки тому +7

      A fan still?

    • @eduazy
      @eduazy 2 роки тому +5

      You are 30 now

    • @williamstyreese
      @williamstyreese 2 роки тому +2

      Still fan? (Say yes please)

    • @nickthelick
      @nickthelick 10 місяців тому

      32 now?
      44 myself... Been a fan since I was... oooh, 27/28?🤔 Something like that...

    • @Kainlarsen
      @Kainlarsen 9 місяців тому

      Been one since I was 24, now I'm 42. :D

  • @memyselfandi2311
    @memyselfandi2311 13 років тому +17

    Wow, Tom Vek should become really really big. He's worth it.

  • @wiggerlywoo
    @wiggerlywoo 13 років тому +11

    Upbeat, yet melancoly...such a great song and a great metaphor.

  • @pocketjeffs
    @pocketjeffs 10 років тому +61

    Psy - 2billion views
    Tom Vek - 111k?
    That's what's wrong with the world......among many other things obviously

    • @PhaktTheIsolationist
      @PhaktTheIsolationist 9 років тому +2

      I was just about to write the same thing and seen you got there two months before me. It should be in the millions, one of my top ten songs of ALL TIME!!

    • @theyearoftherat
      @theyearoftherat 9 років тому +1

      Genghis Khanhimself everything is wrong with this world. the popularity of people twisting knobs and using autotune is just a symptom.

    • @barneygoldstein7103
      @barneygoldstein7103 6 років тому

      Genghis Khanhimself ain't nothing wrong with the world but the people in it homie. Peace

    • @Chronas9.9
      @Chronas9.9 5 років тому +2

      Genghis Khanhimself the world gives too much attention to the wrong artists.

    • @luchalew2884
      @luchalew2884 5 років тому

      The most underrated artist I know.

  • @Maxmulham
    @Maxmulham 4 роки тому +10

    I discovered Tom's music through GTA 4. I thought it was a really rad song so I decided to check out his others song. Every single fucking song this guy churned out is incredible. Good videos too. I seriously never understood why he isn't more well known.

  • @misswolfe
    @misswolfe 11 років тому +5

    Yes. If I could spend all of my free time listening to good music, alone in a rollerskating rink...I would be very, very happy.

  • @manicpanic4486
    @manicpanic4486 2 роки тому +4

    Over 10 years posted on UA-cam. ..less than 300k views😢😢 shocking! !! Always loved this debut album. ..❤

  • @mynameismark25
    @mynameismark25 4 роки тому +6

    1:22 instantly time traveled back to summer 2006 everytime i hear it. great time to be young.

  • @MrSpudweasel
    @MrSpudweasel 13 років тому +4

    Tom's got the kind of voice I would normally love to hate, but there's no two ways about it - since I stumbled across him here about 20 minutes ago, I can't help but think his music is the dog's proverbials. I even like the videos. Must be mellowing in my old age...

  • @MsAngelface888
    @MsAngelface888 5 років тому +10

    Still love this track! Where are you Tom Vek, hope all's well? : )

    • @feasdert123
      @feasdert123 3 роки тому +2

      New album came out recently!

    • @MsAngelface888
      @MsAngelface888 3 роки тому +1

      @@feasdert123 Great, thanks! I need to check any new sounds from The Vek!

    • @jimjustjim976
      @jimjustjim976 3 роки тому

      @@feasdert123 werd? Will check it

  • @technation9
    @technation9 5 років тому +9

    Still amazing 2019 😊🥴

  • @jasonspurs
    @jasonspurs 5 років тому +9

    A music masterpiece

  • @walesfan1
    @walesfan1 13 років тому +3

    Stumbled across this guy by accident. Fucking brill, right up my street. Thanks for turning me on to Tom Vek.

  • @DavidRinkevich
    @DavidRinkevich 6 років тому +4

    This was played quite often in MTV2 back in the day...oh how times have changed...

    • @RichieC135
      @RichieC135 Рік тому +1

      They were good times.

    • @DavidRinkevich
      @DavidRinkevich Рік тому

      @@RichieC135 Indeed, amazing times to be an indie fan.

    • @RichieC135
      @RichieC135 Рік тому +1

      @@DavidRinkevich Slow Hands by Interpol up next. Then Freetime by Kenna.

  • @JagulaReally
    @JagulaReally 2 роки тому +2

    First discovered this song after it played in the late 90's on VH1, "Clip of fear" No joke. The whole album's great! Dig in weirdos.

  • @user-nf3hh8kn5r
    @user-nf3hh8kn5r 9 років тому +13

    This video makes me want to learn how to rollerskate

    • @9000joser
      @9000joser 8 років тому +1

      me too I don't know how to skate either!

  • @ricd2821
    @ricd2821 3 роки тому +3

    One of the first songs I ever purchased on iTunes, don't regret it!

  • @technation9
    @technation9 3 роки тому +4

    Still amazing 2020 🤪

  • @MyDistortedWorld
    @MyDistortedWorld 3 роки тому +2

    Still love this! Precursor to LCD Soundsystem... Maybe 🤣

  • @Simon-ck3qw
    @Simon-ck3qw 4 роки тому +1

    Rumour has it he’s still skating in circles

  • @nachitienemail
    @nachitienemail 4 роки тому +1

    remember this, all the new sounds, what a great a time that was

  • @danabrahams7892
    @danabrahams7892 6 років тому +1

    Just found this song - it made me and my fiancee stop in our tracks and me fumble around the shazam thing on my mobile - it reminds me of Television from the get go, she thought Flash and The Pan - how cool to be stood in a door way of a bar desperate to work out what the song is, and to be that excited by a new tune - thanks

  • @micklowrey1522
    @micklowrey1522 Місяць тому

    This is still so fkin catchy it’s unreal

  • @rogerdaltrey1
    @rogerdaltrey1 11 років тому +2

    straight up 'life during wartime,' dude.

  • @gowbjajSeram
    @gowbjajSeram Рік тому

    Nothing but green lights ✅💚🍀🔫🌲🐍☘️🐸🌿🌴🥑🥒🌳🚛🦖🥒🌱🐢💚🍏🦜⛳️🥦🍃🐉🚦✳️🧩🧩🥗👲🟩🟢🟢🟢🟢❇️📗🈯️🔰🔰

  • @yungmemeboy8578
    @yungmemeboy8578 3 роки тому +2

    the all white fit nasty tho, vek invented that shit

    • @ricd2821
      @ricd2821 3 роки тому

      Andrew W.K. wants to know your location

  • @HannalauraM
    @HannalauraM 12 років тому +1

    This song gives me a smile.

  • @tomwylo
    @tomwylo 13 років тому +1

    Thank you Tom Wek. This is simply great!

  • @CheapVinylRecordsUK
    @CheapVinylRecordsUK 9 років тому +1

    This track was added to the Friends Of Great Music Club (Facebook) playlist for August 2015

  • @LuanaCF
    @LuanaCF 13 років тому

    he is great!

  • @ichispaceRomantic
    @ichispaceRomantic 13 років тому

    song is stuck in my head... love it ♥

  • @chrishennessyfam
    @chrishennessyfam 5 років тому +1

    too good a tune!

  • @pauloprata
    @pauloprata 12 років тому

    See you for the first time in Portugal and love it. Love this song!!

  • @NiamhElspeth
    @NiamhElspeth 13 років тому +1

    oh god i really fucing love him!!!

  • @nickbeard2821
    @nickbeard2821 2 місяці тому

    Remember this coming on IMF. Days gone by 😭

  • @ullibo1
    @ullibo1 3 роки тому

    Seit Jahren einer meiner Lieblingssongs. Tom Vek ist genial!!!

  • @PaperAnthem
    @PaperAnthem 9 місяців тому

    This is simply my favourite song of all time

  • @imab4n4nA
    @imab4n4nA 11 років тому +1

    yes definitely

  • @SP4RK75
    @SP4RK75 13 років тому

    Ace video Ace song!

  • @energylab227
    @energylab227 6 років тому +7

    “In a 1989, black, Mercedes Benz.” Is it weird that he reminds me of Napoleon Dynamite in this video?

    • @siamesedreamsx
      @siamesedreamsx 4 роки тому +2

      Nope, watching this now, had the exact same thoughts about Napoleon Dynamite within ten seconds of the video starting. 👌

    • @SayY0
      @SayY0 4 роки тому +1

      The gestures, the face. Way less awkward though

  • @pavijan
    @pavijan 7 років тому +2

    1989 Merc,and I might stay in this town.

  • @qwertycraig23
    @qwertycraig23 Рік тому

    I bought this on 7”, when I spin it I am still surprised when people ask who it is.
    Big up Tom Vek

  • @sterlingdoofa9489
    @sterlingdoofa9489 Рік тому

    Hey Mr vek still the best song I've ever heard. I love it ❤

  • @stefanob8334
    @stefanob8334 7 років тому +2

    Tom is a genius...

  • @Zer0CooLZA
    @Zer0CooLZA 12 років тому

    Tok Vek you rule!!!

  • @sarahd.7784
    @sarahd.7784 5 років тому

    Loooove

  • @luchalew2884
    @luchalew2884 5 років тому +1

    This is my happy place song.☺

  • @berniparker
    @berniparker 2 роки тому

    Tom vek signe un chef d'oeuvre...Excellent

  • @gowbjajSeram
    @gowbjajSeram 3 роки тому +1

    Perfect

  • @bonjourleszinzins
    @bonjourleszinzins 11 місяців тому

    classic

  • @ultralight9
    @ultralight9 13 років тому

    sweet.

  • @blanamana4214
    @blanamana4214 10 років тому

    TOM VEK!

  • @KirstyMcCarthy-pe2qr
    @KirstyMcCarthy-pe2qr 9 місяців тому

    💖

  • @onlyonewhyphy
    @onlyonewhyphy 9 років тому +7

    I love this track. Not sure why

    • @83pauljoey
      @83pauljoey 8 років тому +4

      because it's a good song

    • @rayygun
      @rayygun 4 роки тому

      Humans tend to like good songs

  • @technation9
    @technation9 Рік тому

    Still amazing 2023

  • @technation9
    @technation9 6 років тому +1

    Still massive 2018

  • @phantasmford7099
    @phantasmford7099 5 років тому +1

    He listened to talking heads once in a lifetime snapped his fingers and said “I have an idea 💡!!!!!

  • @modernloverwalking
    @modernloverwalking 6 років тому +6

    And you may find yourself...

  • @pavijan
    @pavijan 3 роки тому +1

    1989 Merc and I maybe go out of this town.

  • @nialldavids
    @nialldavids Рік тому

    Still sound in 2022

  • @gowbjajSeram
    @gowbjajSeram 3 роки тому +1

    From here

  • @joiedeceivre
    @joiedeceivre 12 років тому

    cant blame someone for taking such amazing influences

  • @Squishyharibo
    @Squishyharibo 13 років тому +1

    I never saw this video before but i love this song and I used to listen to it while I bladed around my village O_O weird

  • @user-qb5jy6nu7m
    @user-qb5jy6nu7m 9 років тому +1

    Наследник david bowie ) хорошая работа! ты молодец!

  • @Bladerunner_2019
    @Bladerunner_2019 4 роки тому +1

    Bought this when it was released. Unsure why it wasn't a massive hit as it's a top song.

    • @TRguy64
      @TRguy64 4 роки тому

      I can easily see why it wasn't a massive hit ... it simply has zero rhyme or rhythm !

    • @pedrobarros4837
      @pedrobarros4837 3 роки тому

      @@TRguy64 I mean, you're not wrong, mainstream songs usually rely heavily on "four on the floor" rhythm and the cheesy kind of rhymes.
      So it makes sense that it is more suited as a "hidden gem" than a hit song.

    • @gerrypeacemaker9407
      @gerrypeacemaker9407 2 роки тому +1

      It was on MTV quite a lot back in the day along with CC You set the fire in me 🔥

  • @danielgrimes8312
    @danielgrimes8312 4 роки тому +1

    nice Sync Buddy....helps me catch the tone of the music...

  • @Dechristian3
    @Dechristian3 2 роки тому +1

    Absolutely love this song to death.

  • @gowbjajSeram
    @gowbjajSeram 3 роки тому +1

    😍😍😍

  • @waz3128
    @waz3128 6 років тому

    2000-2005 was my 60's

  • @Rosiexxmyrearendxx
    @Rosiexxmyrearendxx 12 років тому

    bikes 2012 gooooooooooooo

  • @edgardogregorini957
    @edgardogregorini957 3 роки тому

    Reminds me Once in a lifetime by Talking Heads Style The song

  • @bangabanga1527
    @bangabanga1527 7 років тому

    a true true true classic

  • @RyBoy87
    @RyBoy87 4 роки тому +1

    I accidentally found myself here after looking for that god awful Orange Theory commercial song by the same name and I'm so glad I did

  • @StaxNoir
    @StaxNoir 3 роки тому

    Quick check in for 2020 15 years on

  • @heavydoctor7243
    @heavydoctor7243 6 років тому +1

    2018 represent

  • @gowbjajSeram
    @gowbjajSeram 6 місяців тому

    Empty shelves in my room

  • @Ramzenable
    @Ramzenable 12 років тому +1

    For me, this is Beck of 21 century.

  • @nicocotho
    @nicocotho 9 років тому +3

    HI. I love you.

  • @MychaelHelmz
    @MychaelHelmz 13 років тому

    Thumbs Up For IMF Introducing Me To TOM VEK....

  • @DracoVolantus
    @DracoVolantus 2 роки тому

    Ok, how did You make this song? I mean background noise from beginning, what instrument is it, guitar? How one makes guitar sound like this? I'm waiting for reply

  • @jdkit
    @jdkit 13 років тому

    i think Tom knows his new album is gona be the dogs bollox, so he recorded new videos for his old songs. no doubt you`ll be on Jools Holland soon get the recognition you deserve.

  • @DavidSS123
    @DavidSS123 5 років тому +1

    Balenciaga Autumn/Winter 2006-2007! ❤

  • @gowbjajSeram
    @gowbjajSeram 6 місяців тому

    I’ve got my foot in the door so to speak 😊

  • @gowbjajSeram
    @gowbjajSeram Рік тому

    From heee

  • @smol_meteor
    @smol_meteor 13 років тому

    there's nothing but green lights from here
    nothing but empty roads
    u and i gonna drive ourselves outta this town
    in a 1989 black mercedes benz
    *-*

  • @nzstrawman
    @nzstrawman Рік тому

    I hear a solid nod towards Mark E Smith...and that's cool

  • @dlinkk
    @dlinkk 12 років тому +2

    no no. that other guy said that Tom Veck is the the Beck of the 21'st century. i was making fun of him because as we all know of course, Beck is still very much around, and released some of his best music in the last 10 years
    anyway, this song fucking rules! Talking Heads are cool too

  • @noodlessurprise
    @noodlessurprise 5 років тому +1

    Napoleon Dynamite on skates ... but the beat.

  • @kidfoodfight
    @kidfoodfight 10 років тому +2

    I wanna kiss TOM!

  • @dlinkk
    @dlinkk 12 років тому +1

    @Ramzenable for me, Beck is the Beck of the 21st century