A Flock Of Seagulls I Ran-Brixton (Live) - 1983

[@Michael15_25]

Everyone talking about Reynolds guitar playing in the comments rightfully so, but Frank Maudsley’s bass line also makes this song

[@zaheerali3270]

Its sooo true franks bass playing seems to go unnoticed when really it lends to the songs success

[@HDramboDwango]

Frank had so much energy, no slouch at Bass...high energy and very Pretty!

[@brendakrieger7000]

Yep, everything is stunning

[@gewglesux]

He's one of my favorite Bassist.

[@norton2757]

Every member of that band looked the part with incredible talent and vocals and stage presence.⚡️

[@CT37BN]

Screaming seagull guitars from Paul Reynolds.. bloody fantastic!

[@sting64az]

Very wicked...

[@stevengregory1671]

Right on bro Paul is the deal

[@auroraedwards8181]

Yes and it sounds exactly like a real seagull, I hear seagulls scream everyday because that's Utah's state bird.

[@violeteyes5255]

Jesus, it's been 41 years since I first watched them on MTV. It's crazy how 41 years just flashed by. Man, the 80's, what a time to be alive. No matter how much our society has gone down the drain, I'll always have my memories of the 80's. If I had only one wish, I'd wish that my life could be put on repeat from 1978 - 1989 and live there forever. Those were the magic years for me. I lived them, I loved them, I miss them.

[@rickhammond2473]

I agree 110% I battled depression in the 90's and 2000's was tough knowing how much fun I had in the 80's and those great times will never come back.I always think of what I did in the 80's a shame life works this way.GL to you

[@brunohistoriayletras]

Man, the live sound they make is so fucking amazing, they sound glorious. I feel I am through galaxies.

[@Marius-vw9hp]

Reynolds shows just how simple a guitar lead can be and still sound amazing!

[@lslx7120]

Paul Reynolds is a bad ass cat on the lead guitar .....insane stuff.....word

[@s.a.visotsky2065]

15 yrs old

[@yasin6118]

No he's 20 here

[@AJ17_]

@@s.a.visotsky2065 He was 20 in this performance. Paul was 17 when he joined the band in early 1980. He just looked younger, so his age was misreported a lot.

[@musgrave6886]

paul reynolds' creation of his massively influential and endlessly imitated guitar sound is a mark of genius and his legend is ever growing...

[@AntwhaleNearfar]

The Edge before The Edge

[@janebraun4482]

This song Reno said was his favorite, think he likes playing this riff!

[@AJ17_]

@@janebraun4482 In an interview in 2018, he said his favorite was Electrics.

[@megannmuahh]

Love how Paul is getting the crowd amped up in the beginning. When he looks up from playing and smiles like “yeah y’all like that shit” 😂🔥

[@norton2757]

A Flock of Seagulls is one of the greatest bands to emerge from the 1980’s with the most unique sound that puts them in the R&R Hall of Fame.

[@cironar]

I've never seen this version before, just when I thought Paul Reynolds couldn't get any better....I'm electrified to the next level!

[@eddieforfun]

Very under-rated! They sure deserved the grammy!

[@stevenfeltes1675]

Actually they earned a Grammy for best rock instrumental for the track " DNA" .

[@izabellabusuito2092]

Goddamn Paul is a guitar hero. And he's hot as hell😍😍👏🏻👏🏻

[@auroraedwards8181]

Mike is too, his keyboard work is good, I like all of them tho, Ali's drum work is amazing, I like Mike tho he is cute 🤩😍 and that hair tho I like it.

[@AJ17_]

Oh Paul was so effing hot back in the day. I'm still crushing on him 40 years later. 😍🥰

[@stephenbrown8611]

Mike may have written the songs but boy Paul is the star and that guitar

[@coastalpaladin5024]

Am I crazy to say Paul is one of the greatest guitar players of all time? I think he is.

[@zenpaganwarrior]

You aren't crazy. I agree totally!

[@AntwhaleNearfar]

The Edge before The Edge.

[@janebraun4482]

@@zenpaganwarrior See how fast his fingers move!!

[@AJ17_]

If you're crazy, than I am too for agreeing. 100% dude was legit.

[@robertsaunders6086]

Yes that is not the truest statement ever mate.

[@stephenparslow7964]

What’s scary is, I was actually there watching this great song, where does time go.

[@uselessjoe]

Good clear shot showing Paul always uses a coin as a pick on “I Ran”

[@vertyalverty3116]

que alguien invente pronto la máquina del tiempo por favoooorrrr!! Necesito estar ahí aplaudiendo y disfrutando esa música y ver de cerquita a Paul Reinolds. En el '83 yo tenía 19 años, una niña todavía, lo sigo siendo ahora con 56 jaja

[@btaxel]

Y yo con 8 años, mirando esas videos por MTV...que época más linda de los grupos New Wave.

[@166userp]

Paul Reynolds to me, made the band. His guitar playing for someone his age was way ahead of the times........

[@AJ17_]

To have that kind of talent and technique at a young age (he was just 17 when he joined the band), shows he is/was gifted musically. After he left the band, they totally lost their sound. Paul is what made the band so unique from other similar bands at the time.

[@barrygill4376]

For whatever reason this song gives me chills when i listen to it. Paul yeah a badass musician!

[@michaelmitchell8218]

Should of been bigger at the time, fantastic live band. Remember there was a lot of crap in the 80s where bands couldn’t do it live, these guys could.

[@AJ17_]

Oh Bands Reunited, even Paul said they could've been the biggest band in the world. But there was a lot of drama and in-fighting that tore the band apart.

[@SOCOMJOHN]

The Solo at 3:08 gets me everytime, really amazing work.

[@eddieforfun]

That solo... It worked! Totally in touch with the song!

[@ginacastner9033]

It’s badass!

[@pcwallybower]

Best version. Epic

[@stevengregory1671]

Everything they ever done is epic❤️❤️❤️

[@dexmurphy9097]

There is a reference in one of the Austin Powers movies by Mike Myers who asks the question 🤔 "What were the 80's? And Myer's answer to his own question was " something something (can't remember that part) and a Flock of Seagulls". So True. This Brixton live video is when this band was peaking. Excellent. Flawless. Profound. Matchless. The 80's. A FLOCK OF SEAGULLS 🕊

[@AngelRDiaz-ie6ww]

love the the sound Renolds makes from his guitar of Segulls gathering. at the begining of the song (: But the whole song is just brilliantly perfect (: Awesome (:

[@eddieforfun]

They had a look, and they had a sound!

[@AngelRDiaz-ie6ww]

TristanThePest You got that right (:

[@AngelRDiaz-ie6ww]

eddieforfun Absolutely (:

[@stephenparslow7964]

I was actually at this concert, great memories

[@sendtoanthony]

Goddamn that kid knew how to play the guitar! I don't remember him being that young.

[@1aceves]

Paul Reynolds the guitarist was only 20 years old when they hit it big in 1982.

[@sausageslaps]

he was 18 when he joined the band, a guitar prodigy, unfortunately the lifestyle and coke pretty much ruined him.

[@janebraun4482]

@@sausageslaps By his own words, he was actually 17 when he joined. There was a song in the can, that Paul gave Title to, he named it Space Age Love Song!! Very proud of you Paul.

[@sausageslaps]

@@janebraun4482 i read a factiod about the band and they state he was 18, perhaps its incorrect

[@AJ17_]

@@sausageslaps Paul was born August 4, 1962 (his bday is just 4 days before mine). He joined the band in early 1980, when he was 17 (and turned 18 that summer). He was 19 when their 1st album was released in spring 1982 and had a Grammy to his name when he was 20.

[@slapdog1833]

Always loved the guitar work on this song.

[@ALFAJERKBFH]

The guitarist never gets enough credit

[@AJ17_]

Agreed. Paul had amazing talent and technique for someone so young (he was 20 in this clip). But he wasn't in the game very long (was in the band from 1980-1984 before leaving due to extreme exhaustion & ended up having a nervous breakdown), so most people forget about him. But those of who know... we know.

[@stevengregory1671]

Every song they ever came out with is a masterpiece

[@wendykemler2783]

Love the close-up on Paul's guitar

[@stevengregory1671]

❤️

[@Lucasrainford]

Reynolds, gotta be one the most underated guitarists in music! Feckin legend imo, watch the vh1 vod when they all get back together after 20 yrs, they've just made a new album, original lineup! :)

[@mikefobfan101]

My question is are they toring with the original lineup or is it the lineup that Mike score made up?

[@apieceofdirt4681]

@@mikefobfan101 I think it’s all original members. As they got older they realized their petty infighting was lame af. As a group they were popular but as solo artists none of them were that great on their respective instruments imo. It took some time for some of the members to realize that but once they did they got back together. They never should’ve broken up.

[@AJ17_]

@@mikefobfan101 Not the original lineup touring. It's Mike and his backup band. The original lineup hasn't toured together since the very brief reunion tour they did in 2004 after Bands Reunited. It fizzled out quickly as they started fighting again and old drama resurfaced. The reunion in 2018 wasn't much of a real one either as they all recorded their parts separately and sent them in to be mixed. The video they did for the orchestral version of Space Age Love Song was basically done at a moment's notice. Mike was in Liverpool for a couple days, found out Paul & Frank were available, so the 3 of them filmed their parts together in the studio (Ali filmed his part separate as he lives in America). And that was it. They're all friends, but they really can only get along as long as no one brings up any past BS. If that happens... game over and they'll start bickering again.

[@patrickbyrne3534]

@@mikefobfan101 Mike lives in the USA wheras Paul and Frank are back in Liverpool. Ali retired from being a full time musician a long time ago

[@sweatingschizo1982]

Man 80s was the future we were promised but never got.

[@jamesaaa78]

fuck me, he is one hell of a guitarist

[@briandoyle3507]

Great nostalgia.I miss the 80's..They were just starting to realize their world wide success. WOW!!

[@BlueberryStinkFinger62]

I'm 61 in 2023 I remember when this first came out in 1982 living in New Jersey..man that was the greatest times

[@switxelswit5710]

Paul u genius!! Love you!

[@greentubes1]

Reno makes that guitar sing.

[@stevengregory1671]

Correct bro

[@fury_6310]

I do agree with the people,Paul is good

[@makypine4829]

Pauls's so fucking amazing

[@antoniocruz8193]

una de las canciones importantes en la escena del genero rock-pop de los 80s

[@ヒロ青森]

If I could, I would have loved to have been born in this era and participated in this live show.

[@patriciacaruolo3132]

Paul Reynolds. Oo lala

[@pierremaury4137]

That Guitar Player is "COOL"!☺️😉👍👍🎹🎶🎸🎤🥁

[@stephenparslow7964]

I was in the audience, time flies

[@yakidin63]

92.3 EON FM. I remember that radio station was big in Melbourne Australia in 1983.

[@corinthianolouco3892]

Extraordinária música 💚💛💙🇧🇷

[@monsieurmike2072]

When music was music...80's fuckin' RULE...🤘⚡🔥...the audience is having a blast...Luv It!..🤘🤘🤘

[@kienergiaeterna]

ME ENCANTA ESTA BANDA!!!!!!

[@pippoinzaghi3700]

y a quien no......si es un ...BANDONNNNN.......

[@sabbat34]

Listen to that fucking bass

[@dominiquedefraye1124]

Toen waren we nog jong,maar als ik dit nu beluisteren voel ik me ook weer joong😊

[@paularnold1641]

excellent song-writers-singers-musicians-well done=Trinity bless everyone with good safe healthy days

[@diosnelamarilla3976]

Un tema para todas las épocas sen sa nacional hermoso brixton siempre en mi corazón por siempre eduardo

[@goldblatalex7516]

Paul Reynolds is fuckin a guitar monster! damn..he is so cool !!!

[@morgankingsley4992]

I will run all the way Mississippi listening to this

[@martinromer8304]

AGUANTE A Flock Of Seagulls UNA DE LAS MEJORES BANDAS DE LOS 80....

[@retro1980x]

Tose were the days ladies and gentlemen.

[@bianbian428]

I want to go back in time!!!!

[@Emily_Hurley]

I've loved this for so long.. such a catchy tune!!! And I've tawny eyes and the hair too though it's reverting to it's natural shade moment by moment

[@margretpfeifer7515]

DER BESTE❤SONG

[@zorro5306]

Cool this was the Sound of my Teentime,oh man Time goes on

[@brendakrieger7000]

Excellent!! 😍

[@GStraitKISS1]

They could could play!

[@dmitry__-__3657]

One of the best hits ever

[@ChickenGamingFlamingoLegs]

God darn that drummer is SWEATY holy crap.

[@Cambergain]

best version

[@deandrake3396]

ROCKING IT !!!!

[@daveross7]

Hipsters, rockers, Goddess and exceptional music, thank you Evie.

[@jimbosteen2935]

Woweeee really cool to see this, very good live

[@corinthianolouco3892]

Guitarra vs bateria 🤩🙆🏻‍♂️👏👏👏

[@user-dt3rz2lz7q]

Does anyone know what Paul did in the years following his depature? Wow, this band was so awesome, way ahead of it's time. They were so very talented. This is truly a masterpiece, the way each instrument is played. I wish l could turn back time.

[@claudiavalenzuela680]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@barrygiddey9139]

Without this song the 80’s would have been shit.!!!!!!!!

[@bilypaulmckinsky]

Best crowd

[@thethirdman225]

There are a couple of live recordings of this song and both are very impressive. Who knew they were that good live? Not me, unfortunately. Tight, punchy and actually better than the studio version, which is a relatively rare commodity among bands.

[@margretpfeifer7515]

❤VK

[@Luka2000_]

Legendary

[@RyanInLA]

lead guitar tone is so dang good

[@dmitry__-__3657]

I couldn't get away...

[@pierremaury4137]

That's A "BC RICH" Guitar He Is Playing On!🎸🎸🎸🎸🎶🎼😳☺️😉👍

[@ringi1970]

no, it is his famous "Kramer XL 5" with the splitted guitar head

[@AJ17_]

It's a custom 1980 Kramer XL-5 with an aluminum neck.

[@michaelscholz5705]

Wonderland yt.hier mal repaet 400x eingestellt kann man nicht genug von kriegen hammer und go..lg mic.

[@luisitovar3798]

Óh my god paul reynolds !

[@newwavepop]

i have watched several clips from this concert, who ever is filming it, EVERY time Paul is ripping it up they are filming everything BUT Paul.

[@AJ17_]

I know. That has always annoyed me too. Just keep the camera trained on Paul. Not rocket science.

[@garygreen6614]

Paul is rather good

[@gewglesux]

Love brixton.. I imagine with FOS it's even better..

[@Αντουαν264]

PAUL QUITAR KILSSSSS WTF LOVE NEW WAVE ERA 54YEARS OLD. AND IRANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN

[@ChickenGamingFlamingoLegs]

0:33 I Ran

[@Campcrystal1]

Lol Mike score dancing on keyboard 😂

[@mspakkisboy]

Trump was such a great singer back then...

[@stevengregory1671]

😂

[@auroraedwards8181]

🤣🤣🤣, he wishes lol, I do like Mike Score's hairdo though especially when he has the wings on the sides it makes it look more like a seagull.

[@Defender80s]

4:23 DESPICE!

[@apieceofdirt4681]

I don’t think the drummer can physically hit his hi hat and snare module at the same time.

[@uselessjoe]

For fuck sakes, turn on the AC…they sweating bullets

[@olivervus3655]

I know the guitar, bass and drums are live, but the vocals sound playback. Does anyone know if they are live or not?

[@AJ17_]

It's all live.

[@olivervus3655]

@@AJ17_ ohh ok ty

[@TheHolyBassBoost]

👌😅

[@PalmBalms]

its PAUL

[@shanesworld6363]

And i ran, I ran from vice city pd..i couldn't get away.

[@fionacook8508]

Why is Mike Score acting like he the one who play guitar better than any one else it is down right shameful

[@emmapeel38]

Score's the weakest member of the band - his voice only came out okay in studio, edited, clean-up to death. Live, he drowns the others out. Reynolds is an absolute guitar hero; the bass player is pretty damn good too. But Reynolds was off the charts good at the time, and 'I Ran' is one of the great guitar songs that people probably don't associate with being a guitar song - but it is.

[@gmansi]

"the bass player is pretty damn good too" yes!

[@connfyoozed]

Agree on all counts, great post. Frank Maudsley got no credit as a bass player but probably should, he was always solid as a rock. And Paul Reynolds is simply fantastic, very original without ever being overly complicated. And your comment about this being a guitar song that people don't think of as a guitar song --- nailed it, spot on observation.

[@makypine4829]

@@emmapeel38 but if it wasn't for him there'd be no afos

[@helenhicks7542]

@@makypine4829 Paul, awesome! !

[@knownpleasures]

New order or Joy Division must be seriously jealous of this song 🎧

[@acabanoluyor]

Where are they doing now?

[@AJ17_]

Mike still tours using the AFOS name, but it's just him and a backup band. Ali lives in America (North Carolina I think) and worked as a quality control manager at a plastics company (I heard he currently also plays in a local band in his area). Frank had a bed & breakfast in the south of France for awhile, but got bored with it after the VH1 Bands reunited thing in 2003 and moved back to Liverpool, where I believe he still lives. He also has a rare heart condition that was discovered around 2018 and he has a pacemaker. Paul still lives in Liverpool and apparently worked as a freelance musician (also heard he played in a jazz band at some point), but he suffered a stroke in early 2020 and he's still recovering from that (though I've heard recently that's he's been doing better, which I hope is true).

[@jamesaaa78]

is that venus hum?

[@Felipe-l4m6h]

Son todos buenos musicos , pero la tarea mas fuerte me parece que la lleva el batería

[@ezra340]

Jesus Paul enough reverb??!?

[@RobertSmith-es2gh]

Ezra Wilson You can never have enough.:)

[@AJ17_]

That's how he played. And I have zero complaints.