Love the whole sound of this song. Especially the groove into the bridge towards the middle of the song. That smooth sax sound kicking in at the perfect time gives me goose bumps. This band was the best and still are in my mind.
I like this song a lot...it always seemed to be about a comparison between a more simplified, even uneducated life vs. a more educated, informed and opinionated life. "Would you really want to know?" "If we put the truth in your hands?". And what would you do with the information? The groove here really carries the song...it's such a simple song.
@@MichaelBeston Yea, sad indeed, but thanks to your upload (and many others upload on YT) we can still see, and remember how great this was. I'm gonna spend the night on 'Level 42 memory lane'. And to you Michael, thanks for the upload.
@minx3a thanks for that, although seems like a very subjective personal appraisal! someone emailed this reason (which sounds more logical....) The Kansas City Milkmanis a book by Reynolds Packard: Based on the author's real experiences, The Kansas City Milkman paints an intimate portrait of wire service and newspaper careers. Its title stems from a directive to write articles so "a Kansas City milkman could understand [them]."
No I don't think so Koen, Mark had a job as a Milkman on the Isle of Wight before Level 42 formed, I think the lyrics refer to the Island way of life and how short sighted one can become by living on a small Island !!, on his return from the USA with Boon in the late 70's early 80's Mark had bought himself a Stetson hat and a pair of high length leather boots, influenced by the American way of life he took on the persona as "the Kansas City Milkman"......................
i've always wanted to know who/what isa Kansas City Milkman?? (please don't say a man who delivers milk in Kansas!) i don't think anyone has ever explained the meaning of this song...does anyone know????
BEST band, ever. The REAL Fab4.
They were brilliant.
Can't belive Boon is gone. How time flies. R.I.P. Boon!
Love the whole sound of this song. Especially the groove into the bridge towards the middle of the song. That smooth sax sound kicking in at the perfect time gives me goose bumps. This band was the best and still are in my mind.
Best L42 song.
Si. Grazie. 👏👏👏🤗
Allways loved this band,,one of their finest grooves,,
The blend of sounds this band made together was immaculate!
Best group of music of the world in the past and future !
The REAL Fab4 !!!
This is the pure definition of heaven on earth! #longlive42.
Phil, as usual finds just right sweet spot for a particular groove. The beginning is a very tight statement... rare.
Love this track
One of the best
I cannot say how much I love this !!!!!
I like this song a lot...it always seemed to be about a comparison between a more simplified, even uneducated life vs. a more educated, informed and opinionated life. "Would you really want to know?" "If we put the truth in your hands?". And what would you do with the information? The groove here really carries the song...it's such a simple song.
love love love what a bass line phil gould we love you ,micky skibb
Phil Gould on drums?....no further questions your honor
Best Level 42 line up. Wish they'd get back together.
Never going to happen!
@@MichaelBeston
Sadly, Rowland 'Boon' Gould died today, so I guess you where right.
R.I.P Boon.
@@therealFearlessBOB Very sad news indeed. My thoughts are with Boon's family and friends at this time.
@@MichaelBeston
Yea, sad indeed, but thanks to your upload (and many others upload on YT) we can still see, and remember how great this was.
I'm gonna spend the night on 'Level 42 memory lane'.
And to you Michael, thanks for the upload.
I love you mark King for ever ❤
My fave L42 song.
Forget the tuning issues. Kansas City Milkman followed by The Pursuit Of Accidents sounds like the perfect gig to me.
Pure gold.
great version of a great song thanks for posting!!!
@DukeMinusDaGroove ;thanks for the explanation,always wondered ,since the 80's!
@minx3a thanks for that, although seems like a very subjective personal appraisal!
someone emailed this reason (which sounds more logical....)
The Kansas City Milkmanis a book by Reynolds Packard: Based on the author's real experiences, The Kansas City Milkman paints an intimate portrait of wire service and newspaper careers. Its title stems from a directive to write articles so "a Kansas City milkman could understand [them]."
First bass I bought was that JD . because of mr King.... bloody hell it was 800 Pounds in those days.... couldn't keep up with the Alembics though....
RIP Boon...
No I don't think so Koen, Mark had a job as a Milkman on the Isle of Wight before Level 42 formed, I think the lyrics refer to the Island way of life and how short sighted one can become by living on a small Island !!, on his return from the USA with Boon in the late 70's early 80's Mark had bought himself a Stetson hat and a pair of high length leather boots, influenced by the American way of life he took on the persona as "the Kansas City Milkman"......................
A 'Kansas City Milkman' is a journalist. Phil's father was indeed a 'Kansas City Milkman'. It's Phil's take on his fathers profession!
Wow.didnt know that. Thought they were from isle of w..area
@@johnringoo756They lived on the Isle of Weight but Phil was born in Hong Kong 😂
i was 10 yrs old then
Yep !.
very nice shit ha
@kopaloadofthis1 Nice one !!....................
How one plays bass like that, chews gum and sings is beyond me
i ve heard mark gives lessons on chewing gum , but they cost ....A PACKET. ..Boom boom
@DukeMinusDaGroove: See my comments below from 2 years ago !.
Mitici
i've always wanted to know who/what isa Kansas City Milkman??
(please don't say a man who delivers milk in Kansas!)
i don't think anyone has ever explained the meaning of this song...does anyone know????
It means a journalist
@kopaloadofthis1 hahaha indeed.
Is that Krys Mach on the Sax in this version?
No, it's Gary Barnacle
@@vivienneevans13 no, it's Krys Mach
Deffo Mr.Mach
@SuperGForce01: Really ?.
Such a shame the triggered snare drum sounds so shit. Apparently it was a f*@k up by the sound engineer (i could be wrong on this)
I believe that's correct, I remember Phil talking about this in an interview some time back.
Please calm down. It's a metaphor only. Not uncommon in arts.
@kopaloadofthis1 Nice one !!....................