steve-soar Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 (edited) [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qxb3P332V4&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qxb3P332V4...feature=related[/url] Edited November 14, 2009 by Crazykiwi Youtube tags added Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCJFBWBP26Q...feature=related[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 How tight? [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRSUMnEWadU...feature=related[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 (edited) Nice finds, Steve. MK certainly doesn't dance round like a mad punk rocker these days! The Jaydees sound a lot more effects laden then his current KingBasses as well. Edited November 13, 2009 by OutToPlayJazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleblob Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 (edited) Fantastic stuff - these brought back some memories. Saw them live in Leeds around '84 (I think it was) and at the time I was playing metal, but listening to the Early Tapes a hell of lot as well - totally broadened my horizon's. This is still one of my all time fav. tunes [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWuhUmAugRs"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWuhUmAugRs[/url] Edited November 13, 2009 by purpleblob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 Can I just say, I would love to see Clarke and Wooten do this, don't ever dis the Kingster. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63je71U9Jns&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63je71U9Jns...feature=related[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmy6Anwod90&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmy6Anwod90...feature=related[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chardbass Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 (edited) Much prefer them with the Gould boys. Phil Gould has that Porcaro understated thing going on.. love it. I remember buying Guaranteed on cassette (1991ish?) and realising that they were no longer fashionable. So much good [i]proper[/i] muso-friendly music around then- Level 42, Hue and Cry, Go West (getting a bit more programmed leading me on to..) Scritti Politti (studio genius) Back to Level 42- no slap but this has to be one of the most haunting tunes for anyone who had their heart broken in the late 80s- sorry to open those old wounds again [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU_xVtM-wsY"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU_xVtM-wsY[/url] Edited November 14, 2009 by chardbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6stringbassist Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Fantastic ! Wednesday was the 25th aniversary of me seeing them at the Odeon New street in Birmingham. Sunday 11th November 1984, I was 12 years old and totally blown away by Mr King and co. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witterth Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Known as simlpy as "The Guvoner" at chez Witterth. just...just...the best,in he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouMa Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 kING IS KING Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 [quote name='chardbass' post='654153' date='Nov 13 2009, 11:50 PM']Much prefer them with the Gould boys. Phil Gould has that Porcaro understated thing going on.. love it. I remember buying Guaranteed on cassette (1991ish?) and realising that they were no longer fashionable. So much good [i]proper[/i] muso-friendly music around then- Level 42, Hue and Cry, Go West (getting a bit more programmed leading me on to..) Scritti Politti (studio genius) Back to Level 42- no slap but this has to be one of the most haunting tunes for anyone who had their heart broken in the late 80s- sorry to open those old wounds again [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU_xVtM-wsY"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU_xVtM-wsY[/url][/quote] Good track - It seems L42 were doing lounge and chill before it was even invented... Some good vids up on this posting. Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterMute Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Loving Mike's 'tache in the first clip...! Never a big fan, but if your gonna slap, might as well slap like a bastard eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 [quote name='chardbass' post='654153' date='Nov 13 2009, 11:50 PM']Back to Level 42- no slap but this has to be one of the most haunting tunes for anyone who had their heart broken in the late 80s- sorry to open those old wounds again[/quote] For me, [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFfcr3PzCO4&feature=fvsr"]it was this one[/url]. Old wounds notwithstanding, this is in my top 5 favourite songs of all time and way up there on the Songs I Wish I'd Written list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 (edited) [quote name='steve-soar' post='654099' date='Nov 13 2009, 10:43 PM']Can I just say, I would love to see Clarke and Wooten do this, don't ever dis the Kingster. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63je71U9Jns&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63je71U9Jns...feature=related[/url][/quote] Playing that line and singing at the same time is just sick! [quote name='chardbass' post='654153' date='Nov 13 2009, 11:50 PM']I remember buying Guaranteed on cassette (1991ish?) and realising that they were no longer fashionable. So much good [i]proper[/i] muso-friendly music around then- Level 42, Hue and Cry, Go West (getting a bit more programmed leading me on to..) Scritti Politti (studio genius)[/quote] I think the 80s gets way too much stick, having been around since the 60s and listening to music all that time, I can honestly say that the 80s were the best for me by far. OK the fashions were strange, but in retrospect what fashions aren't strange? H&C's Labour Of Love, great song, thanks for reminding me of them. Edited November 14, 2009 by ezbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 While there's no doubting the band had talent, on a more personal level, Level 42 represented everything that was bad musically about the 80s. It was a really terrible, terrible time if you were a fan of good old guitar based rock or punk. And remember punk was only a few years old. I remember one bloke saying to me [at the time] that they were just easy listening rock for stock market traders. Slappidity dappitdy slappidity. Yawn. Twenty plus years on, the opening bars of any Level 42 track will still have me reaching for the remote control or changing the radio station. Sorry! P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6stringbassist Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 [quote name='NancyJohnson' post='654400' date='Nov 14 2009, 12:20 PM']While there's no doubting the band had talent, on a more personal level, Level 42 represented everything that was bad musically about the 80s. It was a really terrible, terrible time if you were a fan of good old guitar based rock or punk. And remember punk was only a few years old. I remember one bloke saying to me [at the time] that they were just easy listening rock for stock market traders. Slappidity dappitdy slappidity. Yawn. Twenty plus years on, the opening bars of any Level 42 track will still have me reaching for the remote control or changing the radio station. Sorry! P[/quote] HERESY !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 [quote name='ezbass' post='654397' date='Nov 14 2009, 12:15 PM']I think the 80s gets way too much stick, having been around since the 60s and listening to music all that time, I can honestly say that the 80s were the best for me by far. OK the fashions were strange, but in retrospect what fashions aren't strange? H&C's Labour Of Love, great song, thanks for reminding me of them.[/quote] A-flippin-men old chap. I [i]loved[/i] the 80s, sure there was some crap music but oh man there were some belters too. And that H&C track is one of them. Pino... we are not worthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4-string-thing Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 [quote name='NancyJohnson' post='654400' date='Nov 14 2009, 12:20 PM']While there's no doubting the band had talent, on a more personal level, Level 42 represented everything that was bad musically about the 80s. It was a really terrible, terrible time if you were a fan of good old guitar based rock or punk. And remember punk was only a few years old. I remember one bloke saying to me [at the time] that they were just easy listening rock for stock market traders. Slappidity dappitdy slappidity. Yawn. Twenty plus years on, the opening bars of any Level 42 track will still have me reaching for the remote control or changing the radio station. Sorry! P[/quote] I agree, while there is no doubting Kings talent, IMO it's just showboating for showboating's sake, sickly tunes and rubbish lyrics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 The 80`s were THE worst time for music. Depeche mode, Spandau ballet, Paul young, Howard jones, etc... I rest my case. Jez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 [quote name='jezzaboy' post='654423' date='Nov 14 2009, 12:50 PM']The 80`s were THE worst time for music. Depeche mode, Spandau ballet, Paul young, Howard jones, etc... I rest my case. Jez[/quote] True fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witterth Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 (edited) You Know,.. all these bass chatters dissing the 80s,and all those bands that I liked.... well yes, maybe you're right ( &in some ways you are ) they are "irrelivant" now especially to 'some of you younger guys.... but.... 'know what you can all Fu#k off!! level 42,hue and cry, duruitti column,dire straits ,scritti pollitti,eurthmics,bauhaus,stone roses,late police,gowest ,spandau,kagagoogoo,ellisbeggshoward,human league,OMD,late genisis,swing out sister,blow monkeys,lloyd cole and the commotions,the smiths, frankie,tears for fears, king,Fictionfactory,haircut100,Paul young and the royal family......oh GOD too many too mention.. 80s werent crap...(TRUE) I LOVED those bands and time prevents me adding more!! aaaaaaaahhhhhh!!! the 80s... when you had to lift cabs, do gigs,turn up ,and be good,after weeks of rehersal(remember that?) not just suck Simon Cowells Co#k for a bit of TV and a fleeting deal..GAHH want a fight? EDIT true fact? bollo#ks EDIT2; plus the fact ...punk?.....PUNK?.. oh wake up! that was friggin dead in 79 (ever feel like you've been cheated?) was the only worthy statement of real punk,the rest was just as posturing, when Kenny Everet "does" punk well..... The Clash wen't punk, they were good, instead...BTW ooopppss! I sound TOO serious Edited November 14, 2009 by witterth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 [quote name='chardbass' post='654153' date='Nov 13 2009, 11:50 PM']Back to Level 42- no slap but this has to be one of the most haunting tunes for anyone who had their heart broken in the late 80s- sorry to open those old wounds again [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU_xVtM-wsY"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU_xVtM-wsY[/url][/quote] My favourite Level 42 song. Hue and Cry can take a run and jump. They charged £500 to appear for a charity gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 You Know,.. all these bass chatters dissing the 80s,and all those bands that I liked.... well yes, maybe you're right ( &in some ways you are ) they are "irrelivant" now especially to 'some of you younger guys.... but.... 'know what you can all Fu#k off!! level 42,hue and cry, duruitti column,dire straits ,scritti pollitti,eurthmics,bauhaus,stone roses,late police,gowest ,spandau,kagagoogoo,ellisbeggshoward,human league,OMD,late genisis,swing out sister,blow monkeys,lloyd cole and the commotions,the smiths, frankie,tears for fears, king,Fictionfactory,haircut100,Paul young and the royal family......oh GOD too many too mention.. 80s werent crap...(TRUE) Younger guys? I`m 43 and lived through the 80`s music scene. I play in a covers band, we do alright and are quite busy and no one has ever asked us for Paul Young, Eurythnics, Human league, Haircut 100, etc. I was a heavy rocker in the 80`s (still am I suppose) but I do admit to wearing a skinny gray leather tie on one occasion to impress my missus. It matched my gray oxford tie shoes. But only the once! Jez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witterth Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Mmmmmm.. twa#ts eh? but then again whaddaya do when playing is your job? some of the guys in the band, bass/drums/guitar were'nt hue, or cry. they would be on a wage/ retainer/ pd's/profit share/of mechandise, or what ever, dont judge TOO harshly. if youre pro without an advance/money you've still got to pay your gas&phone bill!!! KWIM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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