Prefab Sprout: Cars and Girls at the Fleadh

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  • Prefab Sprout - Cars and Girls live at the Fleadh Festival, 2000. This is a higher resolution capture than the version currently on UA-cam, sourced directly from a VHS capture by Anselm, very many thanks to him.

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  • @johnrichardson5713
    @johnrichardson5713 10 місяців тому +49

    One of the greatest and most underrated lyricists to ever walk the planet!!!

    • @bv3bv334
      @bv3bv334 8 місяців тому

      Agree. Also, check out Cliff Jones and the stuff he did with Gay Dad...superb lyricist!

    • @srl6018
      @srl6018 5 днів тому

      You're right there. "Lyricist" is a great word and Paddy McAloon is one of the best. His music is superb too. It's a rare combination.

  • @maryfrance1187
    @maryfrance1187 3 місяці тому +13

    I have to tell it... I still listen to Paddy. Even in 2024 🎼🕺🎶💃🎵 Texts, lyrics, music are so beautiful. ❤

  • @IanBrownMakeUpArtist
    @IanBrownMakeUpArtist 5 років тому +99

    No auto tune needed. His voice sounds just like the recording. Love Prefab Sprout’s music. Reminds me of happy summer holidays as a kid in the 80’s.

  • @nickwilliams1065
    @nickwilliams1065 3 роки тому +139

    This guy kills it every time, live or on record, sign of true class. Sprouts were under rated band of their era.

    • @la7dfa
      @la7dfa 2 роки тому +3

      Yes they were. Doing very little touring did hurt their brand and sales.

    • @bernardbaker6803
      @bernardbaker6803 Рік тому

      @@la7dfa They were too fragile/twee/weedy to go on the tour circuit

    • @uv77mc85
      @uv77mc85 10 місяців тому

      sad thing is this concert really got them noticed and was played a lot on TV and people realised what a talent this guy was but it was the last concert. I remember seeing this at the time and being bowled over at how good they were.

  • @deconstructedluxury1964
    @deconstructedluxury1964 Рік тому +28

    No excuses, no drama, just a flawless and rare live performance. Artists of today, take notice !

  • @TB71294
    @TB71294 10 місяців тому +6

    God I adored this tune from my teens, it resonated so much with the area that I grew up in! A tender pisstake but filled with heart & resonance, that was the 80,s. Fabulous.

  • @sonidosanto
    @sonidosanto 7 років тому +392

    I think people there don't realize they are watching a legend...

    • @leroylang2453
      @leroylang2453 7 років тому +17

      Could be because it's a festival crowd. They wouldn't all be Sprout fans.

    • @bigsinger1981
      @bigsinger1981 7 років тому +3

      Sonido Santo wish to fuck id have known or id have been there. Shankill road on tour 🇬🇧🇮🇪🏳️‍🌈

    • @CrisLifeCoach
      @CrisLifeCoach 6 років тому +19

      They don’t, but thank god How Much WE DO 🙏🏻❤️💪🏻

    • @franckloddo9739
      @franckloddo9739 5 років тому +8

      pop legend oui c est sur

    • @rodrigomontoya3112
      @rodrigomontoya3112 4 роки тому +6

      pretty much, but only for conoceurs.

  • @jonny3767able
    @jonny3767able 3 роки тому +13

    Love them, takes me rite back to my teen years, i m 54 now.😪

  • @Johnmag1976
    @Johnmag1976 8 місяців тому +4

    ❤❤ I AM WATCHING MY LEGENDARY BAND LIVE!!!! CAN'T BELIEVE IT ❤❤

  • @nancydevolder4433
    @nancydevolder4433 11 років тому +69

    One of the best songwriters ever, so underestimated.

  • @alonys
    @alonys 3 роки тому +23

    He has a great voice.

  • @Liquid_dreams-
    @Liquid_dreams- 8 років тому +129

    wow his voice is just like the record !! amazing

    • @airbagabe
      @airbagabe 4 роки тому +5

      I know. He even nails the falsetto stuff. Pretty incredible professionalism.

    • @rodrigomontoya3112
      @rodrigomontoya3112 4 роки тому +1

      @@airbagabe Paddy's voice still rocks but can't replace Wendy Smith voice , she should be back .

  • @daleywhaley
    @daleywhaley 3 роки тому +59

    This live version is just infectious, can’t stop tapping my foot. What a band, what a writer.

  • @andreasschiller1215
    @andreasschiller1215 3 роки тому +19

    Never thought this could be a song good to play live..indeed it is a great version with so mich drive! Chapeau!

  • @Renegade4love
    @Renegade4love 10 років тому +17

    Can't believe how good this is

  • @rickgregersonmusic1059
    @rickgregersonmusic1059 3 роки тому +9

    One of my fav songs in 66 years of life...
    Legend

  • @mikececcarello7999
    @mikececcarello7999 4 роки тому +56

    One of the most underrated band in the World.

  • @Moledmc
    @Moledmc 9 років тому +59

    To be honest, wasn't expecting it to be that amazing.

  • @mateoindiego
    @mateoindiego 6 років тому +182

    As a kid of the 80's and deeply emersed in British bands, I never stumbled across Prefab Sprout growing up in the S.F. Bay Area.. In 2004, I read an article that Curt Smith from TFF had major respect for them. I purchased Steve McQueen and felt like I had been given a gift of sonic gold in the form of delayed delayed gratification. I soon purchased all their music in a matter of weeks. The level of talent, and catalog of truly spectacular tunes from Paddy and the band is something glorious.

    • @richardclarke376
      @richardclarke376 6 років тому +8

      they are incredible aren't they - and nobody's ever heard of them !!!

    • @davelowery5409
      @davelowery5409 6 років тому +12

      One of the very best song writers to come from Britain. And certainly the very best unknown song writer. Utter genius.

    • @CrisLifeCoach
      @CrisLifeCoach 6 років тому +7

      Matthew Kruger Steve McQueen is a pot Gold, an invitation to an endless and living journey. PS is definitely to be discovered and valued by all the ones who long for a personal journey. All my ❤️ for PS and their Fans

    • @leefirth9712
      @leefirth9712 5 років тому +7

      he looks like Jeff bridges in the big Lebowski in this video

    • @damianp5856
      @damianp5856 5 років тому +4

      I hope you are enjoying Paddy.....cheers.

  • @joncoutts1330
    @joncoutts1330 8 років тому +33

    A superb writer of sophisticated pop songs.

  • @MrGwaldo
    @MrGwaldo 3 роки тому +8

    Amazing band, song, hair and live performance.

  • @ELONut
    @ELONut 10 років тому +133

    one of the most melodic writers needs more attention than he gets

    • @iosephantonivs4262
      @iosephantonivs4262 6 років тому +2

      Correct! Attention and respect!

    • @bernardbaker6803
      @bernardbaker6803 3 роки тому +1

      There ISN'T a melody as such - just singing around bland chords...........

    • @armadill00
      @armadill00 2 роки тому

      @@bernardbaker6803 listen to i trawl the megahertz and revisit your opinion.

    • @bernardbaker6803
      @bernardbaker6803 Рік тому

      @@armadill00 I have - test card music for aspergers. Try Eno or Philip Glass.

  • @eulyflores7475
    @eulyflores7475 6 років тому +4

    It’s amazing the voice still the same.i like it now more relax and cooler.than the self in the 80s

  • @Dermos05
    @Dermos05 4 роки тому +6

    Some voice 20 plus years on. CLASS

  • @joseclementegonzales857
    @joseclementegonzales857 3 роки тому +6

    This is the legendary band from the '80s that did produce excellent quality music that I still listen up to now.

  • @dirtymuleracing5321
    @dirtymuleracing5321 3 роки тому +2

    I have a new appreciation for this song......

  • @trickfall8752
    @trickfall8752 4 роки тому +9

    His voice sounds amazing on this.

  • @glenburns3208
    @glenburns3208 3 роки тому +29

    This band is genius even in lockdown 2021 ❤️

  • @xbecxxx
    @xbecxxx 4 роки тому +14

    He is an amazing song writer. Paddy and Paul Abbott are such fantastic song writers and I love their quirky lyrics.

  • @radioab7q
    @radioab7q 10 років тому +319

    This guy is brilliant. If you don't think this is talent, you are clueless.

    • @rian202003
      @rian202003 9 років тому +2

      Totally agree man

    • @andyh109
      @andyh109 9 років тому +3

      x 1,000,000

    • @SEANBANOG4
      @SEANBANOG4 9 років тому +6

      i am glueless yet i agree.

    • @gerontodon
      @gerontodon 9 років тому +3

      Rob Mack
      I've come unstuck too, and I also agree.

    • @popomatik1
      @popomatik1 7 років тому +1

      Check out the band, Sproutless. I hope you discover three records bursting with songs in "the key of Paddy".

  • @petewoodroffemusic
    @petewoodroffemusic 5 років тому +5

    One of thee great songwriters. A master of melody and harmony. Genuis...

  • @danizabarr2012
    @danizabarr2012 3 роки тому +18

    Canta igual que en los 80’s su voz maravillosa aún!!!❤️...que tiempos donde las letras lo decian todooooo...👏👏bella epoque...

  • @doctorsleepcoloma93
    @doctorsleepcoloma93 5 років тому +16

    What a masterpiece!!

  • @stevie6468
    @stevie6468 2 роки тому +1

    Paddy McAloon & Spefab Sprout from good old County Durham in the North East of England brilliant 80’s band 👌👍👏

  • @charlesbronson5131
    @charlesbronson5131 3 роки тому +81

    They sound so good after all these years.❤️
    Who's watching in 2020?

    • @ernestconcepcion531
      @ernestconcepcion531 3 роки тому +6

      2021 😊😍

    • @robertoch3848
      @robertoch3848 3 роки тому +2

      May 2021...from Lima Peru.

    • @ikehirasawa2764
      @ikehirasawa2764 3 роки тому +5

      2021 , finally i found this song , i have lucky to listen in a hardware store advertisement and i apply shazam , so many years searching this , sorry for my bad english i'm from chile

    • @srl6018
      @srl6018 3 роки тому +1

      I am

    • @glennstevens3921
      @glennstevens3921 2 роки тому +2

      2021 and every year since I first heard them in college in 1985.

  • @Saabinseptime
    @Saabinseptime 5 років тому +83

    Thumb up for Neil Conti on drums

    • @airbagabe
      @airbagabe 4 роки тому +2

      He's incredibly tight, love him on all the early recordings.

    • @studonaldson1497
      @studonaldson1497 2 роки тому

      Yes indeed! Take care Neil, Sam X

    • @studonaldson1497
      @studonaldson1497 2 роки тому

      Yes indeed thanks.

  • @luisjavierlopezgonzalez6018
    @luisjavierlopezgonzalez6018 5 років тому +6

    BEAUTIFUL BAND! LOVE U FOREVER PADDY & PREFAB SPROUT. My great music influence of all time!

  • @patrickryan5570
    @patrickryan5570 2 роки тому +1

    I as there - I loved going to the Fleadh in Finsbury Park - Prefab Sprout were always one of my favourite bands so I was so happy to hear them sing live.

  • @burnsybaby1987
    @burnsybaby1987 5 років тому +7

    Sublime talent. Magnificent voice. Stunning writer.

  • @nicholaspenfold1704
    @nicholaspenfold1704 3 роки тому +6

    Magnificent song !

  • @johnnytaylor9784
    @johnnytaylor9784 5 років тому +12

    So talented yet so underrated. Great band

  • @Lancewright12
    @Lancewright12 11 років тому +8

    I was there. The man, the group, the performance was legend.

  • @dweitshrader5743
    @dweitshrader5743 3 роки тому +12

    These chills, when it hits me, that once I was a young soul...

  • @blisston
    @blisston 4 роки тому +9

    This was 12 years after Langley Park was released; it’s been 20 years since this performance 🤯

  • @salvatoreingenito5964
    @salvatoreingenito5964 3 роки тому +4

    Best Band ever 80s

  • @kerkhamo
    @kerkhamo 6 років тому +4

    Prefab Sprout are just a joy to listen to very clever lyrics combined with that signature melody they have.Steve McQueen and Jordan the Comeback are total masterpieces.I wish they,d played more live gigs would love to have seen them.

  • @stevesemenuk4497
    @stevesemenuk4497 Рік тому +2

    Powerhouse drums and bass. What a rocker underneath these cool lyrics.

  • @fusteeful
    @fusteeful 12 років тому +12

    I was there! I have seen them more recently and I do think his voice is improving with age

  • @rachelstone3857
    @rachelstone3857 3 роки тому +2

    Ohhhhhhhh Live soooo amazing..heavens not waiting now... AWESOME!!!¡!!!!!

  • @maccagrabme
    @maccagrabme 5 років тому +27

    Hard to believe that more time has passed since year 2000 than when this track came out up to year 2000.

  • @V8AmericanMuscleCar
    @V8AmericanMuscleCar 5 років тому +4

    WOW... they sounds GREAT live!!!

  • @oldboy1000
    @oldboy1000 4 роки тому +11

    Wonderful, and as good live as he is on record. Steve McQueen one of the best pure pop albums ever.

  • @rickgregersonmusic1059
    @rickgregersonmusic1059 3 роки тому +3

    Love the sprouts. Brilliant songs. Amen

  • @Tommy-fh6bs
    @Tommy-fh6bs Рік тому +3

    Not only is Paddy a songwriting genius, his voice is incredible, perfect live too.

  • @BylawsoftheCrib
    @BylawsoftheCrib 9 років тому +4

    I envy his hair!!! Brilliant after all these years.

  • @SEANBANOG4
    @SEANBANOG4 9 років тому +17

    great songs sung from the heart........that is all an artist needs to be.

  • @theswime945
    @theswime945 Рік тому +2

    The most underrated songwriter of all time I think. Cheers.

  • @alembicbassguy
    @alembicbassguy 14 років тому +5

    Top band! Great performance.

  • @hellodelaynomore
    @hellodelaynomore 9 років тому +14

    My soul will drift back to the 80's when I'm gone.

  • @L77kim77l
    @L77kim77l 7 років тому +8

    Brilliant song - brilliant performance!

  • @themostpiola
    @themostpiola 2 роки тому +2

    brillant band, brillant voice, i just love it,

  • @antifolkhero
    @antifolkhero 9 років тому +185

    Paddy has turned into Jeff Bridges.

    • @ceedasun6148
      @ceedasun6148 9 років тому +5

      antifolkhero hell yeah that´s amazing. What a singing voice the dude has?

    • @shauntbarry
      @shauntbarry 8 років тому +8

      +antifolkhero Or Kurt Russell in the Thing!

    • @BlueHopi144
      @BlueHopi144 8 років тому +2

      +antifolkhero LOL

    • @bollocknaked1975
      @bollocknaked1975 8 років тому +2

      +Shaun Barry R j macredy

    • @markzane8542
      @markzane8542 7 років тому +1

      Indeed!

  • @wholepicture
    @wholepicture Рік тому

    Lovely lovely Paddy. My go-to driving, working, relaxing music.

  • @soulguru6328
    @soulguru6328 4 роки тому +3

    Absolutely great

  • @maximilian40
    @maximilian40 11 років тому +3

    the best voice..

  • @Lostinjp
    @Lostinjp 10 років тому +6

    One word: Brilliance.

  • @doctoreeeveal
    @doctoreeeveal 3 роки тому +1

    Holy shit. Unbelievably good. Unsung genius.

  • @SwAggCiTyent305
    @SwAggCiTyent305 9 років тому +7

    This version really ties the room together.

  • @indiakhetri
    @indiakhetri 4 роки тому +1

    I love these guys ....Always have ....remember exactly where I was when I first heard them .....Earls Court , London ....Heaven

  • @bebavirtual
    @bebavirtual 6 років тому +3

    great song and music :)))

  • @davebrunskill7689
    @davebrunskill7689 8 років тому +6

    Great song... All time faves 😎

  • @maft6867
    @maft6867 7 років тому +2

    Amazing. It goes straight to my heart!

  • @196620410
    @196620410 13 років тому +8

    une immense tendresse pour ce groupe que je suis depuis 1985 depuis le titre "when love breaks down"

    • @michelvispress-lay2510
      @michelvispress-lay2510 Рік тому +1

      Vus en concert pour la tournée Jordan the Comeback à Paris. Magnifique souvenir.

  • @cristiancrestale8825
    @cristiancrestale8825 3 роки тому +3

    Definitely underrated!!!

  • @valeriabarrile4342
    @valeriabarrile4342 4 роки тому +2

    Adoro questa canzone💚
    E loro sempre bravissimi 💪💪💪
    Voce stupenda 💚

  • @robwilcox302
    @robwilcox302 Рік тому +1

    What hurts more is knowing that I’ll probably never get to see Paddy live. Amazing that this was 22 years ago. Their final show.

  • @sigfrido999
    @sigfrido999 11 років тому +5

    my god... what a voice!

  • @davidarmstrong5689
    @davidarmstrong5689 5 років тому +4

    Amazing!!

  • @offal
    @offal 6 років тому +2

    loving those glasses, amazing

  • @shaltibalti
    @shaltibalti 4 роки тому +2

    What a beautiful and euphonic chord sequence.

  • @yandman26
    @yandman26 8 років тому +6

    still sounding amazing

  • @dp2006a
    @dp2006a 4 роки тому +3

    thank you for uploading...!!!

  • @jauperezyparedes
    @jauperezyparedes 9 років тому +4

    Sin duda alguna cuando el talento es único de quien lo posee es invaluable,y aquí se demuestra xq prevalece +fuerte q nunca,apesar del pasar de los anios y esta interpretación y todo lo q el hizo es una verdadera OBRA DE ARTE.

  • @WDH59510
    @WDH59510 11 років тому +1

    I had the privilege of seeing PS in concert in Belgium around the time of 'Jordan'. A quality experience ! Met them afterwards, they were all really nice though I didn't dare approach Wendy ! And weirdly enough I asked Paddy for an autograph without recognising him ! He had the hood of his parka well up ... Anyway sorry you didn't see them live as you'd have loved it !

  • @MrPoulpino
    @MrPoulpino 2 роки тому +1

    Still listening in May 2022 ❤️❤️❤️

  • @richardsmythe4864
    @richardsmythe4864 3 роки тому +10

    What an incredible voice he has here. Also it's nice to see Nick Lowe on bass again after all these years, plus Ben Elton does a great job on the keys and who knew Craig Revel Horwood could drum like that?!

  • @ingridparada3893
    @ingridparada3893 3 роки тому +3

    A pesar q, pasaron un poco los años ,el vocalista canta tan bonito ,como antes ,felicitaciones,son lo máximo 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @stevebirks134
    @stevebirks134 9 років тому +1

    Beautiful just beautiful !!

  • @Piranga
    @Piranga 10 років тому +1

    Good look and Good Performance.

  • @taleinz1
    @taleinz1 3 роки тому +2

    Omg incredible , love love love love this song 🎶

  • @cleberkayser
    @cleberkayser 4 роки тому +4

    This song is a masterpiece!!!!!

  • @miger1824
    @miger1824 2 роки тому +3

    Brilliant Paddy!!... but we still miss Wendy!

  • @imanalius7691
    @imanalius7691 8 років тому +6

    Awesome song, awesome songwriter.

  • @Lanceawright
    @Lanceawright 5 років тому +30

    I was THERE! Look for the incredibly handsome African-American gentleman. Wait... The ONLY incredibly handsome African-American gentleman!

    • @MisAnnThorpe
      @MisAnnThorpe 5 років тому +3

      Like your sense of humour and your taste in music. You're not wholly unattractive though!

    • @scientifico
      @scientifico 3 роки тому +3

      I would have been there and given you the head nod!

  • @stephenbailey6709
    @stephenbailey6709 2 роки тому +1

    I love this group. Brilliant.

  • @luisjavierlopezgonzalez6018
    @luisjavierlopezgonzalez6018 5 років тому +4

    Beautiful Band! My deep music influence! Thanks 4 all Paddy! & PREFAB SPROUT!

  • @leonthompson3433
    @leonthompson3433 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely brilliant, loved this group.

  • @laudrup2012
    @laudrup2012 4 роки тому +3

    Fantástico... que bien conserva su voz!! Larga vida a la banda!!!

  • @johndevos9746
    @johndevos9746 Рік тому +8

    What an band. Truly unique and they sound soo good live.
    Its just a pitty that there female singer Wendy is not with them at this concert.

  • @aristidenabaisganito4369
    @aristidenabaisganito4369 8 місяців тому

    what a sense of melody... in the 80s we really enjoy this band in France