1981 The Human League Phil Oakey early interview

[@SGH-rt6ci]

Without YT I wouldnt have seen this interview after 45 years since it has been conducted. Joanne was my crush.

[@laurentgontier-versailles8542]

Joanne was every man's crush, I think! 😍

[@DavidRichTheForth]

Joanne in Don’t You Want Me…she’s gorgeous, intriguing, shy?

[@robertcotgrave5920]

I've met them several times and trust me they are the most nicest people around. Very down to earth and very humble 🙏.

[@Jefferson1969-u4s]

Adorable ❤

[@wallacelovecraft8942]

They look like a good bunch of people. Knowing that they are still together proves that they are also good friends. Rare that bands stay friends for so long.

[@unionjakjakson]

They used to frequent my local pub in Sheffield (The Highcliffe ). Never any silly pretentiousness or privilege, they were just regulars who got on with their business & we got on with ours. Happy days!

[@luciferbox5577]

It's great finding these old clips because they remind you just how good looking Phil was back then. He was able to wear full makeup and not look in any way camp or effeminate. He really was a very good looking man, with amazing hair that some women would have been envious off. I'd never seen this clip before and it makes you wonder why the whole Boy George thing was such a big deal.

[@cornflower9258]

do you know Phils ethnicity? i read he is white, malaysian and indian but i wasnt sure if its true

[@NintenPizza]

@@cornflower9258 Keanu Reeves from another dimension ;)

[@rexel666]

I agree.

[@stephaneblondin2224]

You can really understand their own perceptions and the reason why everything jelled so nice.

[@stephaneblondin2224]

@@cornflower9258 Why is that of interest?

[@glamnesianouveaux2039]

THANK YOU FOR THIS !!!!!!!!!!! Phillip looks sooooooooo perfection, WOW ******

[@sammencia7945]

Plucked from a club where they danced together, and weeks later making irreplaceable contributions to a string of 6 brilliant pop singles.

[@seanwheeldon9315]

Some are so lucky

[@Lancastrian501]

Wow! Misspelling the surnames of all three of them was no mean feat!

[@carljan57]

Such grounded, humble people. Still touring in 2024!

[@Andy-pj8sj]

Phil is a nice guy. Saw them in Dubai 6 years ago and they were brilliant.

[@spaninja5594]

They're coming back this year! ❤

[@mrcreative6020]

I shook hands with Phil in Dublin TV centre in 1996. I had a quick chat with him and the girls and he signed a demo bootleg album that I still have. Seems like a very nice down to earth decent chap.

[@cybertaiga9534]

Wow! A real treasure here. :-)

[@deletebilderberg]

Strike of genius getting the girls in, and Jo Callis of course!

[@ajs41]

What about Ian Burden?

[@victoriavik4627]

Thank you so much! I was waiting for someone finally upload this video. I saw a small excerpt of this interview and wanted to see full.

[@Awaywrdson]

The Human League was one of a few bands that wrote great songs in the Techno Pop world !! Really cool band !! 👍👍 Love "Human"

[@carljan57]

Great lovely ladies. A super talented band.

[@petermonzon9521]

Gran Grupo

[@Sean-me4fv]

Intriguing

[@michelelaraia7358]

Also the fact that you have Van Morrison in your channel.And a chorus too!👍

[@strawsonian]

It’s a great story about how they found the girls. Like something out of a novel. Too perfect.

[@ajs41]

It's true.

[@KarlHamilton]

Yeah. Not true though.

[@strawsonian]

@@KarlHamilton what's the true version, then?

[@opiateutopia]

Their story would make for a great movie. I'm surprised nobody considered it yet

[@rampageclover9788]

Wow knew immediately Madeley was the interviewer, that voice....he looks and sounds like a total square next to these guys

[@r4h4al]

This Morning?

[@rampageclover9788]

@@r4h4al no, that didn’t start till a few years later

[@openyourheart5745]

Calendar News Nov or Dec 1981

[@pvnmh5960]

I've never seen this look before very interesting

[@NailHeavenAshford]

It’s their first look from the early days. Instantly recognisable.

[@danw1374]

Lot of punk influence in their appearance.

[@EsteeZeta]

Nice guy

[@jeyemarchives4006]

Wow !!

[@waynepinnock5874]

Tricky Dicky Madely was giving it the full Alan Partridge

[@securityrobot]

The Human League being interviewed by Alan Partridge.

[@ajs41]

You know Richard Madeley? Of This Morning fame.

[@danw1374]

If it was Marc Almond. "Ruddy hell, its Soft Cell!"

[@whjess]

Classic human league, when they first did Dare

[@Cromper]

I think Kraftwerk were the first group to not use "conventional" instruments. Or was it Tangerine Dream?

[@ajs41]

Maybe he means first British band.

[@cnfuzz]

Cabaret Voltaire we're also pretty early , they used treated guitar noise as synths anyway , it' s the attitude not the instrument that defines conventional

[@ChescoYT]

i was thinking the same thing

[@openyourheart5745]

Ahhh cheers for this... Not seen this since 1981...you ain't got the interview on Look north from early 82 or any other early live or interviews do you?

[@AlansVideoCollection]

Not got interviews. Got a few bits which I will check out.

[@meerkat7406]

i saw an interview with the group where Phil mentioned when he met the ladies' parents they weren't sure if he was a man or a woman. LOL!! Such a great group and fantatstic live.

[@cyberhermit1222]

Classic Partridge

[@mrindecisive100]

Phil Oackey?! Joanne Catharall?! At least they got Susanne's name correct.

[@billyriley492]

God - was that wallaper about back in 1981? (I mean Madeley)

[@eyoung1683]

Nice kids

[@Bergkatse2]

People in their 50s & 60s on Facebook who grew up listening. To the Human League: what is it with kids these days you can’t tell if they are boys or girls anymore.

[@InaEsin]

I always thought that Phil & Joann were brother and sister.

[@lesleyhubble2976]

I used to think that, they both have the same eyes and hair colouring

[@richalderson6069]

Phil Oakey is a beautiful man wearing make-up. But he is and always will be a man, no misgendering necessary!!

[@fasthracing]

Think Kraftwork were the first, but still love the HL.

[@beeepizzle]

Even with all the makeup and earrings this dude understood manliness, unlike today’s woke he/she/they/them sorry excuses…🤷‍♂️

[@mikebrady2408]

The blonde is so cute

[@neilaspin008]

Noooo!

[@pauleyles9536]

Queen Joanne Catherall sweet ❤️ I really can't thank u 3 true ♦️ s enough times 4 ever (1) coming into my love life (2) 4 ever making a dream come true 4 me 2 get a chance 2 meet up with u2 true sweet ❤️ s IE u Queen Joanne Catherall sweet ❤️ & Queen Susan Sulley ❤️ & King Philip Oakey . (3)4 your fantastic music. (3) 4 the fantastic signed photo of u Queen Joanne Catherall sweet ❤️. That u Queen Joanne Catherall sweet ❤️ so kindly sent me in 1984. &(4)4 the best night ever of my life which u Queen Joanne Catherall sweet ❤️ were largely responsible 4. 2 gether with Southern Railway company.

[@arricammarques1955]

Two girls are better than one vocalist!

[@pauleyles9536]

I've got a lot 2 thank The Human League sweet ♥️ s IE Queen Joanne Catherall ♥️ Queen Susan Sulley ♥️ & King Philip Oakey 2. 4 not only have they so kindly made a dream come true 4 me 2 meet up with them. 8 times now in total in Queen Joanne Catherall s ♥️ case. Queen Joanne Catherall ♥️ s also largely responsible 4 the best night ever of my life.