48-JULIAN COPE - World Shut Your Mouth (1986)

[@stuartgiles9541]

And let’s not ignore the greatest mic stand in history.

[@mlabofski]

I remember that being made.

[@ZooScott]

AYE MADe iT tae LIkE ayep ….

[@worldnotworld]

Ian Anderson could do it all without a mic stand

[@nealefloyd4126]

It had been done before.Devoto?

[@nightwolf2666]

Of course!! lol Such a good song...you hear the melody in the chorus in so many songs even today.

[@DelMorgan-bk4vz]

"IF" you, or more especially today your child is being Cyber bullied, get them to listen to this song!

[@Nekuf_Gruven]

Or don't go on the net, no bullying if it doesn't exist ;)

[@arnaudz4665]

I dedicate this song to the american people who voted for Donald Trump in 2024 and got him elected. We knew jerks were a majority on earth. Here we have confirmation. And many of them live in the United States.

[@The66Sandman]

and still AWESOME in 2025. Let's got another round listening this.

[@johnkay9112]

Everyone in the World today, needs to hear this song, and do what the title says. Great track....more relevant today, then back in those great days.

[@casadimilano7048]

I’m still listening to this song in 23/11/24

[@AlexPagan-u4i]

Same

[@angelabrooke5059]

Needed to hear this this morning. Sick of this cruel, phoney, idiot world. The people not the earth.

[@nickunderwood6175]

🎉

[@ivanmay7890]

One of the joys of the British New Wave was Julian Cope. Music like Julian Cope never gets old.

[@ajs41]

An oddity is that his debut solo album from 1983/84 had the same name as this song but this song didn't appear until 1986.

[@ianhoward4246]

Loved this for nearly 40 years,i listen to it when I'm feeling down ,it lifts my spirits.... only problem is I have to listen to it every fxxxxxx night, lately 😂😂😂😂😂... WORLD SHUT YOUR MOUTH!!!

[@Flashdrums1]

Saw Julian many, many times, a true underrated genius, and then theres that mic stand... glorious days.

[@barryobrien2638]

Julian was one of the nicest guys I had the pleasure of driving around in my taxi back in the day . Happy Days!

[@robinnightwing9545]

💗

[@javierortegon4425]

THE 80'S FLASHED BEFORE MY EYES AT 300 MILES PER HOUR ! WHAT I WOULD'NT GIVE TO GO BACK IN TIME AND RE - LIVE THE 80'S BUT AT A MUCH SLOWER PACE !

[@HansJazz]

Great times.... No wories and great music. I'm 60 now and frequently think about those times.

[@markbest5127]

36 people are unhappy with life and don't like this excellent song.

[@ZeroCoolArgentina]

Julian Cope = GENIUS!!! Respect From Argentina!

[@notrut]

30 years later and this track is even more valid! Ahead of its time ...

[@TheMarrification]

Never a truer word said!

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

I agree!

[@rjjcms1]

Yes.

[@juliawilkinson]

What happened to this song? I taped it from the radio in college in the 80s.. I’d forgotten about it bec I never heard it played on the radio! Fun song ❤

[@noddyholder79]

still feels like a hypodermic hit to the senses

[@joshuaelliott7077]

this was played heaps in BBC Tv Show called The A word

[@klintoninfiniteheart8990]

Perfect words and perfect song for this world 💯

[@EIGHTIEESALWAYS]

Julian is a very underrated singer. He is so cool.

[@johnm2631]

not cooler than me lol, all the best friend.

[@BaronKimball]

That is such a sweet sentiment. He is cool.

[@Attitude-Media]

He’s got a fucking great voice.

[@bobby70077]

Great voice

[@ttc.o4007]

Couldn't agree more

[@zzGRENDELzz]

I graduated high school in 86 and I remember watching an interview with him where he was asked what he'd like to be in life, what would satisfy him. I remember like it was yesterday he said he just wanted to be amused. Not happy, not rich, not in love. Amused. At the time I thought that was the worst thing I'd ever heard. I thought if I ever got that cynical you could just kill me. And now? I'd like to just remain amused. Thanks Julian.

[@toria-j]

I concur. Ahead of his time.

[@negascoot23]

Reminds me of an anonymous quote from the ancient Greeks that's become my personal motto. I paraphrase: _"There are three kinds of people in the world, just as there are three kinds of people who go to the Olympic Games:_ _The Lowest are there to sell._ _The Middle are there to compete._ _And the Highest are there to sit and watch."_

[@Steve_Gee74]

And to think his music teacher told Julian to not be stupid when he said he was going to be a rock star. Sister was at school with him, regularly used to visit when he was in the UK. Mom was given one of the gold / blue picture disc copies of Saint Julian. was #4 of 1000

[@TrickyNinjaProds50]

From the "Saint Julian" LP. Badass album, and a badass single. Thank you Julian Cope for penning one of my favorite songs ever. That it's relevant in 2024 is astonishing. One track that will never get old.

[@theoriginalmisfittoys3784]

I loved this song the first time I heard it. I was fortunate enough to get tickets next to the stage when Julian toured with Siouxsie and the Banshee. Both bands were great and it remains one of the best concerts I've ever seen.

[@FergusWalsh-dz7mq]

Saw him play this at Glasto in 1986, brillllllliant.

[@liammalcolm]

Julian Cope is a fucking genius.

[@chiefseadawg5164]

I seem to be one of the very few Americans who knows this great song. It's a shame I've never heard it on any radio station. Thanks for posting it!

[@Attitude-Media]

USA’s loss hey Chief? You got this album Saint Julian?

[@micmac09]

Great tune. I saw Julian on stage in 1986 or 87 with this line-up : a brilliant gig !

[@PaulBarry.]

Where did you see him? I saw him around the same time in Liverpool Uni. It was the hottest gig I've ever been to but also one of the best. Happy days indeed.

[@Flashdrums1]

Me too, several times.

[@napsahtava]

One of the best male pop voices ever.

[@lauraleegreen7516]

pop??

[@sidvicious05]

What else did he sing

[@napsahtava]

@@sidvicious05 Check out his (later) records Peggy Suicide and Jehovahkill.

[@shayforrester2606]

@@sidvicious05 check out his stuff with the Teardrop explodes. One of the best bands of the early 80s

[@madmesh978]

I like talk talk too

[@summitwonder]

Sometimes out of the blue, a song that u loved comes to mind. A vinyl I have collecting dust but treasured. Bought it at the time of release. Over the last few days a constant urge to hear it again I couldn't shake. I know now why so. Still a great standout track. Love it now like I loved it then. Thanks Cope for a gem.

[@rjjcms1]

I know I bought the vinyl 7" of this as well. Almost certainly still got it somewhere.

[@clairegross1822]

This song is amazing! And written so long ago but is so appropriate in terms of the mess politicians are making of the world we live in!!

[@mukkaspec3333]

All by design if you look. Paid for politicians (The Great Reset) .

[@rjjcms1]

My head's usually in the clouds anyway,which is just as well the way the world's going.

[@mixtapemaster1985]

It's a great song! They don't make them like this anymore! I miss the 80s!

[@fallenangel530]

Omg is it me or is this song hypnotizing i can't stop listening to it what a great song

[@01aleph]

and great album as well :)

[@arthegon]

Well, it's at least the two of us...

[@shelliem9043]

Me, too!

[@tonylally9778]

amazing song!

[@Deedee-ee1sg]

BRILLIANT SONG! Yet another great artist from way back when music was original and unique! Julian very underrated!

[@PaulineCurrie]

Love this song ❤️

[@firehammer7585]

Fantastic song title!

[@nickunderwood6175]

My 💋 are sealed😂 Love this classic

[@briancornish5857]

Aww...The GOLDEN YEARS 👍❤

[@steveop2230]

Saw him live at Cardiff with this line up Crazyhead were supporting him. The Atmosphere was incredible...The fact I got beat up on the way home, in no way put a dampener on one of the best gigs I've seen.

[@madmesh978]

Lol cool story Steven love you boss any man who's a Julian cope fan is cool in my book. ..fuck the new world order if you ever in Cheshire England give me a shout i will buy you a beer. ..you have a lovely day steven and give my love to you're friends and family. ..x

[@dizzylizzysunflower]

I love his microphone stand..

[@richardgardner90125]

Love that mic stand

[@dannycostello1978]

Drumming is superb too, Chris Whitten

[@lucyllewellyn2850]

Love this song

[@tickedoffnow]

Incredibly 90's for the 80's

[@mikekaraoke]

There was plenty of other songs from the 80's that were ahead of their time, from the likes of: The Cure, The Smiths, Big Country, The Housemartins.....etc

[@fernandoherranz4095]

Hadn't heard this in years, and for some odd reason it popped into my head today (along with Try Try Try) and I gotta say that for a song to pop into my head after several decades of not even hearing it, is a testament to how powerful this is as a song. I miss the 80's! Thanks Julian for making my teen years exciting, and then reminding me what a great fucking singer you are too!

[@bobthebear1246]

Forgotten gem from 1986. Julian Cope, I didn't forget about you.

[@mikekaraoke]

How is it, was only on the radio yesterday lol

[@jonnyfalimarcos]

why does no one write great songs like this anymore????????????

[@irwin-hirsh]

I always thought this was a Kinks tune, really outstanding. I found out it was a Cope song when he opened for Siouxsie and the Banshees at DAR in DC...great shows

[@aragorn1959]

Brilliant teardrop explodes lead singer ,, distinct voice of the 80s

[@simonreeves828]

Julian Cope what a guy ✅👌👌

[@nealefloyd4126]

beautifully sliced guitar.So good,always uplifting

[@bobby70077]

I was 16 and remember this song all over the radio

[@JamesRobinson2745]

Loved this at the time and was reminded of it recently watching The A-Word - great series on BBC One www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0759b0c

[@sidvicious05]

And series 3 is starting tonight yehhhh

[@carlociacelli981]

Hello 80's.

[@davidwaterhouse2552]

Amazing singer /songwriter! Great Voice and brilliant frontman! Should have been the new 'Mick Jagger' (and he is better looking!) Brilliant! More please Julian! dx

[@RichardSteele-tl1bu]

Tamworth genius shunned or blighted by some to others a creative hero.

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Man I love this tune! What a great classic alternative song👌😎👍 🎶 🎵

[@phillyisdavies54]

FFF..love F is the 6th letter of the alphabet 666

[@ninjamarmoset]

Saw him in 92 in Birmingham. To this day, still one of the best shows I've ever seen. His rapport with the crowd was incredible. The rest of the band were fantastic too.

[@russelljones1549]

Those guitars 👌

[@Jsalrulz]

Probably the coolest video ever. I just can't prove it.

[@andrewbailey4169]

From my home town of Tamworth

[@mikekaraoke]

A very well derserved top 20 hit in the uk in 1986

[@roboi2241]

1981

[@mikekaraoke]

@@roboi2241 Ummmmmm, for starters this does not look early 80's! And Julian Cope was still in the band-The Teardrop Explodes in 1981.

[@roboi2241]

@@mikekaraoke Sorry about that, I was watching a TE video from 1981 and scrolled down to the comments, the ad was playing so I didn't realize youtube had jumped automatically to this video.

[@mikekaraoke]

@@roboi2241 Oh I see lol No probs Rob, where you from mate?

[@michaelmunford4761]

Just heard song for first time and damn love it had to listen to it 3 time in a row

[@abj99861]

Very cool mike stand I've never seen anyone else use one like this

[@propersplitbrainme]

Heard this song for the first time in ages the other day and the first thing that sprang to mind was the stand-on mike stand Julian Cope used

[@humbertoterronesesquivel5287]

It was custom made for him.

[@nickforbes-warren6602]

Seen him use it in concert too! Suited him - and the lyrics of many songs on his brilliant album SAINT JULIAN were about how he had a big erection! But he did it with class and wit and style!!!!

[@paulnr27]

Saw him several times on this tour. As the tour progressed, the stand got bigger cheers as it was brought out.

[@Attitude-Media]

humberto terrones Esquivel Hardly bought it off eBay did he? 😂

[@kromedome0101]

The coolest mic stand ever.

[@ShikiraPressley]

Still love this today and one of the most sexiest songs of my young adult life 🍿😍😁😂🤩

[@mementomori2540]

Timeless

[@colourfiction461]

I've stood on that mic stand.

[@paralentor]

Saw him summer of 87 opening for Siouxe and the Banshees at Constitution Hall. Phuk Yeah!

[@vinnygillies]

Dave Clark 5 sent me here,, and I'm glad all over

[@stefanoforcellini4875]

[@lefrauens]

Great lineup here....tight as hell....rock!

[@sannimariaeithnemcgourty1646]

Hi future generations love is all we need

[@Lizander7]

Always makes me smile, thank you from Southern California

[@MrSKINFLICK]

Similarly ingenious like Tom Petty...but Julian Cope. please don't die too soon now. The amazing side of the Eighties!

[@johnm2631]

Liz, with a smile like yours, I think everyone's smiling.

[@McD5791]

Can't get over his climbing frame microphone 😁

[@williammain4769]

Brilliant stuff... Thanks for posting... Regards from Glasgow

[@remember-the-clips]

Regards from Valencia, i hope you enjoy with my videos and my collections...

[@khkartc]

I gather that Cope didn’t remain fond of the pop tunes he released in the 1986-87 timeframe. But songs like “World Shut Your Mouth,” “Trampoline,” and “Charlotte Anne” are the only part of his oeuvre that I can listen to on a regular basis.

[@michealkelliher8428]

Unreal and unrivalled microphone stand then and since. He designed this himself back in 1986.

[@gregkoe60]

Talent right there!

[@scottyb4046]

anyone still listening in 2022?

[@pathat3027]

Always a fan and i ts millions of years old but brilliant 😎

[@nickforbes-warren6602]

When I started work at 18, there was the production manager Dennis Stanley who spoke far too loudly on the radios. So whenever this came on the radio, the new lyrics went: "Dennis, shut your mouth, shut your mouth, put your walkie talkie down and shut your mouth!" :-D

[@jackenummelin6174]

Saint Julian.One of my heros

[@ajay999999]

+jacke nummelin What happened to him?

[@arthegon]

I met God in a car, in a dream, in Ankerside And I was very unkind I said, "You locked us out of the forest And gave us a mind . I came upon you when I thought I'd lost you And I cried, 'My God, I thought I'd lost you! Lost you! Lost you!'" He said, "My mind is overflowing With tales to tell I've been looking around this world I created It's going so well!" I looked, I stared, I said, "I think I've lost you!" Cried out, "My God, I think I've lost you! Lost you! Lost you!" I stared into your face, the waves deep and strong Your fall from grace -- a god so far gone Remind me not to pray to you Then my flailing arms smacked your face Why shouldn't I kill you? I thought of all the bodies, the religious wars And all of the millions dying for a nobody cause Sitting in an 8-foot by 8-foot cell, I cried "You know this treatment isn't human!" Up to my waist in the slime and the sweat of days I hope that I am not forgotten I came upon you when I thought I'd lost you And I cried, "My God, I know I've lost you! Lost you! Lost you! Know I've lost you Lost you. Lost you."

[@Steve_Gee74]

@@arthegon The 'Ankerside' mentioned in the lyrics is a nod to the Ankerside shopping centre in Tamworth UK which was the main town near to where he lived in Drayton Basset. The scrap yard on front of Saint Julian was only half a mile from where I lived

[@jonathanleeclayton7745]

Cool song passed me by in 1986 love it now 30 years later. And what about that mic stand !

[@spencermax]

He tended to destroy mic stands. He once asked for an idestructable one and got one similar. I guess this type stuck

[@JasmineSurrealVideos]

Blond, sexy as hell and weird handsome plus extra for slow spinning moments in video. This is what comes out of the North. Of course the song is excellent as well. Catchy. But it's hard to listen to it when a face like that is performing. Driver! Take me back North now, only back to the 80s, thanks.

[@notdanilharms]

She's flying in the face of fashion now She seems to have a will of her own She's flying in the face of fashion yea She seems to have it all chromed The time was going so frequently She said if I try harder again She's flying in the face of fashion now She sells the world annually to a friend She sings, "World, shut your mouth, shut your mouth Put your head back in the clouds and shut your mouth World, shut your mouth, shut your mouth Put your head back in the clouds and shut your mouth" She always used to live so secretly She'd be seen in and out of the sound And taking on the role of the four winds now Having tea there out in the crowd She's flying in the face of fashion yea She seems to have a will of her own In lieu of what you're saying so frequently She seems to have, it all adds up She sings, "World, shut your mouth, shut your mouth Put your head back in the clouds and shut your mouth World, shut your mouth, shut your mouth Put your head back in the clouds and shut your mouth" World, shut your mouth, shut your mouth Put your head back in the clouds and shut your mouth World, shut your mouth, shut your mouth Put your head back in the clouds and shut your mouth World, shut your mouth, shut your mouth Put your head back in the clouds and shut your mouth World, shut your mouth, shut your mouth Put your head back in the clouds and shut your mouth World, shut your mouth, shut your mouth Put your head back in the clouds and shut your mouth World, shut your mouth, shut your mouth Put your head back in the clouds and shut your mouth Source: Musixmatch

[@davem287]

Out of nowhere this song jumped into my head, I was 10 years old when it came out and never particularly liked it, it's fine but where did it cone from today?? I'm going senile

[@claushebor8747]

song of my youth

[@amandaallen1898]

When nobody listens just play this song 🙂.

[@SousSherpa]

It's got Kinks inspiration all over it - great tune!

[@craigathonian]

I used to tell idiots that pissed me off to "Stick there heads back up their ass and shut your mouth" Then one time somebody retorted, that's not the lyrics ! i was ..what ? ...They thought i was quoting a song...that's how i found this great fun song ! Loved it then...still love it now !

[@biroldjoshan3745]

One of my favourites... 🙂

[@joaomarques329]

glad to come across this music again

[@jonathanleeclayton7745]

The "A" word ! Cool.

[@pia.s5814]

🤩🤩🤩 Here because of The A Word 😍😍😍 Amazing track 💙 Amazing series 💙

[@steerpike50]

Awesome songs

[@madmesh978]

I love angela davenport

[@captaincomputaa]

Great band.

[@jim6820]

Great song, great singer. Wonder what's he doing today?

[@jos9116]

And writing the most amazing books

[@spudcustardx1]

not to mention his splendid book the modern Antiquarian. I ordered a copy and received it with mostly blank pages, to this day I regret I sent it back for a fully printed version, kind of wish I had completed it my self

[@AnthonyMawer-t4q]

I lke him in lather