A Flock Of Seagulls - Space Age Love Song (With the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra)

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A Flock of Seagulls is a band reunited on Record for the first time since 1984. All four original members Mike Score, Ali Score, Frank Maudsley and Paul Reynolds play on the single "Space Age Love Song", released prior to the their reunion album 'Ascension'
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[@tmac6949]

I was in my young 20's when this came out. Oh my god Jennifer Connelly. The most beautiful woman I have ever seen. Now I'm 61. To the younger generation. You have no idea how fast life is once you responsibilities start. Make the best of your young years.

[@seeingeyegod]

I was like 5... and now in my 40s. Yep.

[@20rileybob]

Turning 35 in August, i swear i blinked at 19 and found myself here. WTF.. And now with 2 kids, time is going double speed

[@billybarrett2778]

Couldn't have said it better!

[@kev10ok]

Absolutely spot on 👌❤

[@Raider243270]

SOOOO TRUE

[@pbj747]

I'm 59 , listening to this takes me back to where I was happiest. This by far was and is the greatest generation of music. It had feeling and dove itself into the hearts of all who lived thru the 80's. It will live on forever .❤

[@Joemar4]

Very well said! My feelings exactly!

[@michaelreece458]

Very well said.

[@crazyelf62]

Agreed. I'm 59 as well. The golden age of music, to me at least, fell in-between 1964 to 1989. A great 25 year period. The Beatles started it all. Early 90's grunge was the last really interesting genre of music, it's been a slow painful slide downward since then. But that is my opinion.

[@aa-ron7355]

I'm 55 and it seems we all remember when MTV actually played videos.

[@minkles1330]

A therapist will actually agree that 80s music is far more uplifting than the autotuned rubbish released today. Born 76, so glad I got to be an 80s kid :)

[@rockon88888888]

I love how happy the bassist is to be here. All smiles, warms my heart.

[@gladiusclaymore6976]

Frank Maudsley is the man :-)

[@lotsoffun4108]

Yes he is obviously having the best time and loving it. I'm not surprised it's brilliant 😊

[@garymerrell1751]

80’s,,, wow those of us there didn’t realise how lucky we were with the music then

[@ilikebacon.6483]

same for us late 70's babies who understood this th entire time thanks to those 80's kids we wished we were vs well maybe vice versa

[@dafyddil]

This song is a damn masterpiece

[@stevengregory1671]

I agree a thousand percent

[@Dinnerwithstrangers]

Yes!

[@jameslivergood348]

Truly

[@gotocustudiofilmsthecheapb3802]

especially when it's used in a jennifer connelly opportunity knocks tribute video

[@vincecph]

It was a grand masterpiece back then....somehow the Gulls managed to improve upon it. :D

[@phillynott2459]

Still sounds better than anything new on the radio

[@nikkobetsbets7790]

listen to Kings of Leon

[@livealittle1100]

@@nikkobetsbets7790 Kings of Leon is good but not good as AFOS ✌🏼

[@tomlevitt4133]

stop listening to the radio.

[@kingjulien8699]

@@tomlevitt4133 Could help. Otherwise you will soon damage your ears..

[@Candide1776]

😎

[@mattm1594]

God created 80's music for us growing up because he knew we would need it again someday, this takes me back to a much simpler time

[@warangel4389]

Wall phones - No internet- earth weed- free without a care. Hope and dreams.

[@leewilliams2763]

Amen

[@danielgreen6302]

Those are your rose tinted glasses Talking again.

[@PRINCESS-zz3wq]

Damn

[@Ed-527]

I remembered seeing my brother in the car singing this when we would be going down the road, i lost him at 35,i was 32. It devestated me. And then lost my dad and best friend, that was 24 years ago and its 2024 today. I cant believe i survived

[@martinsolomon5500]

Thank goodness you did, they all live on through your memories and now you have shared those memories. A beautiful thing to do. Losing people you love is the hardest thing.

[@RJLNetWork]

Paul Reynolds still doesn't miss a beat. He plays like he's 18 years old again and back on tour in the 80s. He is such an awesome guitarist. 🎸

[@michelleharper2940]

God yes!!! He is phenomenal!

[@peterjonas4971]

True! Take away The Edge's digital delay pedal and he's nothing compared to Paul.

[@humansRAdisease]

He was 14 or 15 when he joined AFOS! Amazingly talented boy at the time. Listen to his work on It's Not Me Talking.

[@fogvarious2478]

he needs to get back into the studio with others.. *HINT HINT* :D

[@mkehammond7277]

@@humansRAdiseasePaul was 17 years old when he joined. He still looks good. Nature has been kind to him.

[@isaacadk]

I’m 23 years old and this is the most beautiful piece of music I have ever heard hands down. This is true art

[@rw8733]

Great to see a new generation finding this. 👍👏

[@markmccarty1275]

I'm 63 and thanks for discovering this.

[@josephcordero1058]

Our music wasn’t bad

[@timandmonica]

I was lucky enough for this song to come out right when I was hitting puberty. The emotional changes totally intensified the experience of the song to me, and the memory of the song is more powerful because of that. You said that hands down this is the most beautiful song you've ever heard, Isaac. I'd like to share another one with you to see what you think: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYSzgJuKZbSgsNk

[@BrunoPereira-cb9gg]

This was the 80's, my friend. What a lovely time to be a kid...😢😢

[@edmundgonzalez8731]

The orchestra adds an amazing depth to this song.

[@davidsitzman7799]

Definitely! Some bands achieved super status AFTER doing their big hit at that time with the full orchestra

[@TexasChilliMassacre]

Lifts it up to the next level. Just great.

[@007ndc]

The orchestra adds a poignant emotional element to this simple yet beautiful song

[@keithrobertson9075]

Agreed

[@keithwayne2902]

My god I'm 56 now and this is still in my top 5. I love this in my car on loop....over and over 😅😅😅

[@TheBigMclargehuge]

so what

[@gml8252]

I do the same thing in my car love this song ❤

[@robertsolaro8134]

1000% agreed. The 80’s will never be duplicated, greatest time ever.

[@rw8733]

Fantastic time to grow up. I'd go back in a heartbeat if I could.

[@marilynl.brooks8941]

Agreed..

[@capacitacionyconsultoriaes6319]

70s>60s>80s>90s

[@bill2066]

agreed. Too bad the Millenials will ONLY listen to Rap and Pop. SAd.

[@padraicclarke3063]

Yeah i loved the 80s .

[@norwegianblue2017]

Every time I hear this song I see Jennifer Connelly. Long live the 80s!

[@anakina1]

As much as I love the Target version, I pretty much watch this one exclusively. Seeing them playing it and the orchestra give it a special feel. Their mannerisms are still there. Great stuff.

[@klone662]

at that time was sexy...now it's perplexity with a side dish of memories.

[@WhatsCookingTime]

Not a bad image 😉

[@simonhanlon7518]

She has aged like this song , exceedingly well.

[@grzegorzmaszerowski3783]

exactly....

[@JP-wt5jr]

As a 56 year old man I have to say that I grew up with the best music in the 70’s and 80’s. Brings back many great memories!

[@ShelbyCorGT500]

41 years later and I still love this song, came out when I was in high school.

[@angel3213]

Ditto

[@TheBigMclargehuge]

so what

[@ShelbyCorGT500]

@@TheBigMclargehugeyour mom

[@TheBatugan77]

Funny how the hair goes, the looks go...the talent endures.

[@jbattle24]

TheBatugan77 so true!

[@philkirby7505]

Just as good. Age improves us all. Just turned 60. I would love to go back just for one day to see old friends now departed..

[@TheGreatAlan75]

@David H. I don't think so

[@ialone7487]

I think they look a heck of alot better! Let's hear it for us, extremely, beautiful bald bastards!!

[@jasmineturner922]

@TheBatugan77 2 out of 3 ain’t bad at all...still got the look...think of them as a fine bottle of wine....matures and improves with age!🤗

[@arthurgran731]

We all have aged...but the music is timeless. ✌❤🔥

[@jeremyyoung4415]

I reckon we look better now.

[@morfeas4]

this was not just music, was a journey

[@jbarton8508]

@@morfeas4 I'm glad we got to take it. :)

[@alii67]

@@morfeas4 @antonis efthymiou This comment made me cry. Yes, music marks the pathway on the journey of life, and for me the experience keeps getting better.

[@francylee4093]

Precious memories of when I was young. I just turned 50 this year 2023...💃

[@thatguy7085]

Still looks as good as this song sounds

[@noneyabeeswax3200]

You are still young

[@KMK7355]

You're 6 years older than my 2nd oldest child, and you were about the same age I was when The Beatles hit America. You're still young but its always good to look back at great memoties, don't forget them.

[@MCLover1966]

I showed this video to my oldest daughter, 31, and she says this is their best song, hands down...and she doesn't know why it doesn't get as much air play as "I Ran". This version almost brought me to tears. ❤️

[@DanOne1513]

You gave them the ultimate accolades and brings conclusion to a great chapter in life.

[@rosalbavelasco6306]

Pp

[@thejohnbeck]

Probably due to the ties between certain labels and who owns the stations. Oingo Boingo also gets no airtime

[@johnqpublic4069]

Agree💯

[@luziferschadenfreudevonhol8487]

It gets a fair amount of air play now due to it's appearance in the GTA franchise, but still not enough as it should get. I remember it got played heaps when it first came out in the 80's. Those were the days!

[@mikesmuseum]

I'm 59 and listening to this makes me feel young again! I loved A Flock of Seagulls and I absolutely loved the 80's!!!

[@brandue4523]

I'm the same age and we were the 80s

[@mohansiva1686]

AFOS was an incredibly talented band and still are amongst the greatest. Their music echos through time.

[@mjwander1]

I'm 42 and listening. I absolutely love it

[@rivasflores86]

I'm 34 wishing I lived the 80s like you did

[@megatherion9349]

Hells yeah!!!!! 80s was the best for music! So many different genres i was introduced to: speed,death,thrash metal ! Punk,hardcore,crossover and new wave! Thanks 80s but, you can keep your fashions. Mind blowing for a little town hick kid from a little hick town in Ashtabula ,Ohio!!!!!

[@adrianelvis9931]

It is almost 2021 and I'm still listening to this masterpiece. Gives me the chills.

[@jimmcgrath7617]

Once a week - at least - for me!

[@danielmunoz4143]

Everyday in for me!!! Flock on!!!!

[@powwowrokstar]

Dec 24,2020 🤷🏽‍♂️ I was 13 in 1982.. 🕶🎸 still playing guitar since I was 5... I need a keyboard. I make my sons laugh because they’re drummers but I have a electronic drumkit to capture that 80s vibe..I just say, I play this and time machine back to before-I-had-kids fun 😂

[@adrianelvis9931]

@@powwowrokstar good stuff. Share the wealth with the younglings. We have hope.

[@nigewood4945]

Absolutely, brilliant 80s techno rock married to a fabulous orchestral back up. Better than the original... dare I say?!

[@rowellmanglallan637]

I'm 54 now... I wanna be young again.

[@Siouxsi-Sioux]

❤

[@colinchampollion4420]

U can I am a little older than you and I look like I am in My 30's. I am in a special Swiss regime of pills and injections ~ all my wrinkles are gone and developed more muscles an my hair is thicker and shinner plus doing these special stretches while listening to special ~ healing frequency and this song is in that frequency 😮😂🎉!

[@parkjamesshaw3189]

I'm getting ready to turn 50 on April 17th. Flock of seagulls are all bald like me. Damn, to much aqua net hairspray

[@cujoway]

same...and same

[@rafaquinonez7573]

Be young in your heart❤

[@Wankshaftsbury]

Forgive me for getting soppy, but I'm shedding a tear that these guys are still bros after all these years :)

[@JoeHVR]

Watch the show bands reunited here on KZbin. The flock of seagulls episode was absolutely fantastic !!!

[@gladiusclaymore6976]

@Wankshaftsbury Not really. This is just a "reunion". They went their separate ways a long time ago and have hated each other's guts since. That's why the Flock has had 29 members over the decades, because Mike wanted to continue performing!

[@Wankshaftsbury]

@@gladiusclaymore6976 For a little while though, they were back in love 🥲

[@donniedarko1345]

Flock's hair or not, we all get old. This song is TIMELESS!

[@NoirFan01]

Donnie Darko They look older than I would expect. Paul is maybe 57. But their sound is ageless

[@jeremyyoung4415]

They look better now.

[@Nate_TheSniper14]

My mom passed away two years ago and every time I've heard my dad listening to this he's cried about her. And now in turn I cry thinking of my mother and just how much they loved eachother. Edit: today is the third anniversary of her passing.

[@Chief_5]

Both sad and beautiful at the same time. 🥺

[@darrenr1973]

💕

[@adamdrach5394]

@Nate_TheSniper 14, my Dad died this year, I can say I have witnessed that type of love, witnessing it in my Mom and Dad, and you with your parents. Peace be with you and your Dad.

[@julisstar1]

@@adamdrach5394 peace be with you and your mom.

[@adamdrach5394]

@@julisstar1 thank you so much. 💜

[@80snewwavekid]

Truly a crime how Paul is never mentioned in the annuals of great guitarists … from ‘I Ran’ to ‘Space Age …’ & ‘The More You Love …’, iconic riffs that have stood the test of 40 years

[@billkeithchannel]

Frank's bass playing is also underrated. You don't realize how complicated the riffs are until you start to transcribe it. Years ago I took the non verse parts of _Over The Border_ and turned it into a completely different song (at half speed.)

[@HRIapstrategy]

Such beautiful souls, I get tingles every time when I hear this song. Such a beautiful song 🎧 about falling in love. Heaven sent.

[@mauricioalexismartinezmart8085]

Es uno de los mejores guitarristas,del mundo Su estilo es diferente se puede encasillar como(charlie burchill, simple minds o the edge de U2

[@t.beierle7685]

The grammy they won for this version was well deserved. It's an incredibly beautiful song and I cannot believe it's 40 years old. I was in middle school when their hit Wishing ( I had a photograph) made its way onto the USA's airwaves and I've thanked the band ( in my heart and soul) every single day since then. Those of us who were blessed to be at the age when music was becoming just as influential to who we'd become as the hormones that were kicking in. My 80s musical taste comprised of the iconic sounds of New Wave, Punk, New Romantic, and Death Rock which all became part of my DNA. I am unapologetically proud to say that I am a card-carrying Gen Xer. I cannot wait to see you in February 2023!!

[@rodseban2416]

I freaking LOVE being a Gen Xer!! The greatest Gen!

[@parkjamesshaw3189]

Yep and I ran was probably the only song that most degenerates remember from this crew. I'm 49 and Bald like the rest of them. That doesn't have anything to do with shit, just saying

[@billkeithchannel]

I was on board with the band from the beginning and got all their albums through the Columbia House club. As much as I loved all their previous work, *The Story Of A Young Heart* is there opus that I adored.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Really digging this version. Reminds me of the best times of my life, the '80's.

[@craigtibbs7832]

I agree

[@barryredmond4000]

Right on brother!

[@SniperSteve1]

Could not agree more

[@jimradford5199]

This is amazing...your right best memories of growing up first crush of my life first really true girfriend we grew up in a great time of life

[@tonymaxwell949]

yes its fkin brilliant such a fkin tune

[@mitchellbaker9434]

The best part of this is seeing Paul Reynolds back on guitar. He was just a kid when the original came out but he had his own style that fit the band to a tee.

[@cleteikeda8402]

Could not have said it better.

[@thorstenarteaga]

You know you're a good guitarist when you have two solos in a song.

[@Alundrahs]

mitchell baker I like the smile on the bass players face. I know how much fun he’s having to have that grin like that. Music will do that

[@cleteikeda8402]

@@Alundrahs Frank Maudsley. Did you see him for the Band's Reunited episode? Really a cool guy. I think he was the one who tried to ease tensions between band members. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ7Ni5KJf9OUZ5Y

[@AlanJonesUK]

I had the pleasure of meeting Paul just after he and the band had completed this, a very unassuming, modest man, I hope he's doing well.

[@razorsedge7100]

NOBODY does music like the Brits. From the Beatles to these guys in the 1980's and the Stereophonics and others in the early 2000's they're always ahead of the curve.

[@williams.vincent4235]

The bass player Frank Maudsley always played with a smile on his face. Good to see that in his mid-60's he's still a happy looking dude. I'm a year older than Paul Reynolds and I'm glad to see that it looks like he got through his addiction and mental health issues when he was in his early/mid-twenties. AFOS were one of my favourite new-wave bands in the very early 80's - man they were such and underrated band!

[@jeffcurran2645]

Goosebumps! This brings tears to my eyes in a good way.

[@davidv2137]

It made me tear up as well. Wish I had a time machine.

[@dermot51]

Such a beautiful song

[@aragondf6655]

I'm not the only one with tears

[@BKeppol]

I was good right up until the 2:45 mark. I've always liked classical string instrumentals, and combined with my fave FoS song, it was almost too much. Kids today can only hope their music ages as well as this does, but I doubt most of it will.

[@chascarpenter5006]

like wise, so miss the 80's.

[@warriorskilledcyrus]

Paul Reynolds' melodies are underrated. So uncluttered yet so beautiful. He's doing in 3 notes what it takes other guitarists 1,000 notes to accomplish: that feeling.

[@groomingdalesjax]

YES!!! I have always said since 83 he’s one of the most underrated guitarists of the decade. Thank you for that

[@haljalykakik2384]

@@groomingdalesjax Totally agree!!!! One of a select group of guitarists who seems to know that "less is more" and that you don't need to be showy to be a good player

[@KyOte13]

Agreed... the bands of this time really knew how to use the guitar as a melodic instrument

[@nahtblis]

@@groomingdalesjax fuck yes ! So underrated

[@caseycomely1231]

Yes indeed Paul is a great guitarist ! One of my favorites ,!

[@thatguy7085]

All music played with an orchestra sounds so much better… it is ridiculous.

[@tacotue4eva677]

Just when you think a great song can’t get any better!!

[@jimkeller998]

The best song from one of the most underrated bands of the '80s taken to a completely new level! What a fantastic song!

[@The.Last.Guitar.Hero.]

Love it. Great to see Paul back on guitar where he should be

[@MrAgustus101]

Agree 100% An amazing talent.

[@freakshopusa]

Absolutely! Wishing the band all the best!

[@lisap3643]

Totally agree!

[@moondoggieist]

I use to call Paul the boy genius , some of his live performances were spectacular ,when he was on top of his game ! This was amazing ! Me and me brother would travel a thousand miles to see them when they were in the states !

[@hardlines4]

The Last Guitar Hero Paul named this tune as well 👍🏻

[@julieanderson-smith1692]

I hit major milestones in the 80s, getting confirmed, graduating from high school and college, then getting married in that decade, so I'm truly an 80s baby (didn't become a mom until the 90s), and I loved every delicious second of this. What a brilliant pairing of musical groups! It touched my mind and made me cry. Thanks, everyone.

[@jadenkrosis3087]

56yrs old ~ I love it! Thanks for this. Beautiful, perfect, everything.

[@dugfresh36]

i can't believe how much the opening minute of this song moves me. it's like longing and reverie and sadness and immense joy all at the same time.

[@alfonso87ful]

doug sanchez great summary. Thats exactly it

[@2000debjeb]

I can watch it over and over...

[@brendawestee2932]

If you like that guitar and instrumental check out original for sure.

[@regcain6775]

Couldn't have said it better

[@rrios28]

Same here

[@nosajiksnektoouglyforporn3204]

LOVED the original, but this sounds so much better with the orchestra.

[@MM1717mm]

lol “too ugly for porn “ ... i have the same issue 🤣

[@tonymaxwell949]

i agree its amazing

[@greywolf88]

Sounds more refined...

[@f.rodriguez8852]

WOW! The Prague orchestra made a great song into an even greater song! ❤❤❤

[@thatguy7085]

Agree… I like this better than the original.

[@jasondayton1581]

This song is simply the embodiment of 80s musical perfection.

[@heatherferguson9589]

Life goes by quick. Thank God these men found such a beautiful song to give our world. Thank you thank you thank you!!!!

[@parkjamesshaw3189]

Amen. I'm 49 and had flock hair but now bald. Too much aqua net hairspray back in our prime

[@Cloud_Grl70]

This is probably my favorite song from being a teenager back in the 80s. And now to hear it at 51 in such a beautiful arrangement....my heart is filled with happiness! Such memories!

[@redskies4530]

Greetings Amy I recommend the song 'Where I Come From' by Robert Nix

[@TheFen2009]

@@redskies4530 I’ve just listened to it on your recommendation, sorry it’s rubbish 😬

[@redskies4530]

@@TheFen2009 Really?I wonder where you come from?

[@mikesmall626]

I'm 54. Right there with you. How do they sound SO good still?

[@erichusing5720]

@@mikesmall626 61 They broke into the new wave while I was at university. They were awsome back then this is surreal!!!

[@CarMadLV1]

What can I say.......The totally awesome 80's. I am fortunate to have come of age during this incredible decade. It willl never be repeated. Man, I wish time machines were real....

[@geetee61]

Why oh why were AFOS so underrated ? Unbelievable music and one of the best bands from the greatest musical decade which was the 80s. Every time I hear this amazing song I’m in my youth again……I’m 61 and it still takes me back to the days when music was my life and times were so much simpler.

[@richardescobar9406]

I used to play the cassette of the flock of seagulls and sing this song at my girlfriend who later became my wife of 27 years RIP. So pretty to die so young 😥😥😥❤

[@shawnbrodrick8673]

Sorry for your loss

[@terrykenny]

hi richard really sorry for your loss. bet she was a lovely lady. loved OMD good luck mate.

[@Rxanne28]

So sorry for your loss. GOD rest her soul. :(

[@terrykenny]

hi richard i loved this band too. god bless you and your pretty wife my thoughts are with you.

[@doca8792]

Sorry to hear that man. I can’t even imagine.

[@davidsitzman7799]

I love how the bass player is just grinning from ear to ear during this take. He's truly enjoying being resurrected again! They sound perfect!

[@y0rkiebar]

That was his hernia playing up.

[@jonathanmayes1603]

The eighties were a magical time

[@roberttheron4697]

Frank has always been that way

[@jchantw]

Forever young.. thru music.. greatest song ever this ... ❤️❤️❤️

[@AJ17_]

That's Frank for you. He was always the "happy go lucky" one.

[@kaimanat8553]

The bass player is the definition of joy.

[@TheSweezer]

If you were not there experiencing the 80s as they were, you will never understand just how great it was. It ruly was the greatest decade ever. I have this bands vinyl record on the turntable now. Original record from the 80s not a reissue.

[@AmandaLaggan]

All 7 billion people of this world need to hear, see, feel this.

[@camacaja1]

Amanda Laggan well said the world needs more uplifting music and love in the world

[@zoconino]

TIMELESS

[@larryrodriquez9782]

Feel privileged because if they did many of them wouldn't get or fell it when we listen to it

[@tonyh4638]

Yes this would definitely be a beautiful thing for every person to experience.

[@bridgeofangels1559]

Well said Amanda :)

[@princevultan6589]

I heard this song and it made me smile. And for a little while I was feeling so young. Thanks Mike, Ali, Frank and Paul.

[@jonathancollard3710]

Hey Rev... if you felt young inside it still means you ARE young at heart... and that’s what counts 🤗

[@barbaracarlin6767]

It reminded me of my senior year of HS and the show. Thank you junior Sweethearts! You had a great number and danced superbly!

[@Isotec1]

Mike is tour as a Flock of seagulls.Minus the original line up

[@mawsonfamily3633]

Reverend Bones fabulous happy song

[@johnlarson3315]

Me to bro

[@kampkat6089]

The best song ever. Time be damned. This is simply the best. Laugh, smile or cry. It’s here for us ❤️❤️❤️

[@bradball]

This song has long been underrated… a true triumph of the 1980’s! Finding this rendition made my day.

[@staceymacaluso4548]

So underrated! ❤

[@lovesickmurder]

This is one of the most beautiful love songs ever written. It brings tears to my eyes every time.

[@marioreyes9154]

Ibídem

[@StevenJamesBrooks]

Well someone finally. They took the perfect song and made it a thousand times better. OMG I can't stop tearing up.

[@santacollins326]

🤗🧡💛💟

[@Stanleyart]

They did, Steven!! Your sentiment is spot on!

[@brandyekoerner1382]

I tear up too when I hear this song....perfect song.

[@1Blastarr]

Almost

[@Tnghost65]

Absolutely love it

[@hcklberypinkbrownies5170]

This is 1 of the best love songs EVER written! 💚

[@ToeCutter0]

The true beauty of this song was its staggering simplicity. It’s already a classic, no orchestra required. I’m so damn grateful I grew up during the 80’s. I got to see Star Wars as a kid and bought my first car in ‘86, all to the soundtrack of some of the best music ever recorded. It was so good, I learned how to build car stereo systems long before it became cool in the 90’s. It’s simply impossible to properly convey just how much fun they were to experience, now that we survived them. My first job was at McDonald’s, when the food tasted so much better than today. Marlboros were $1 a pack and smoking them was still cool. We still got side eye for smoking in school parking lot, which made it even cooler! Despite living thru all the dramatic change of the digital and internet ages, we ended up in some dark times. 😕

[@angel3213]

Some things were still only 75¢ lol

[@vsmichael1]

I accually had tears coming down my face hearing this. Brought back me being 18 again. That version is bad ass. Killer guys.

[@1Blastarr]

I had that urge but, fought it.

[@MD-ru5vs]

well there hairdo changed a lot since the 80s, but it is still a great band.

[@mariamoffett5868]

Made me cry also...listening to this is like riding in a time machine and being transported back to my youth... they were so under-rated.

[@albertodf1234]

2020 and I am still falling in love with this song

[@MM1717mm]

almost 2021 now (thank f#%%)

[@Secret-uw5ky]

Brings back some wonderful memories. I was in high school at that time when this song came out. We had the Police, U2, Journey, Van Halen, etc.... When music was music, we were all spoiled in the 80s.

[@gempath5533]

Saw them perform live back in the day, fantastic memory. Still love this song, always will. 💥💥💥💥💥

[@oldwaitekauri]

If you're old enough to remember the original, you can't help but grin all the way through this... I was the same age as them then, and the same age now.

[@David-nl1zt]

Back when he had blond hair.... I remember!

[@cloudybongo]

From ear to ear... :-))

[@66THEOSU]

Well put sir. I remember them well and this was one of my favorite tunes, simple yet perfect. Also you are correct about another thing, I am still smiling. This song takes me back.

[@chiliprepper7678]

Me too. ❤😀

[@michaelc9776]

That grin is from ear to ear, they still got it, and sound great.

[@gqrob28]

Paul Reynolds is still kickin ass on the guitar. Certainly a masterpiece!

[@fesswah]

Me, about 11 years old in Grade seven. I had heard the song " I Ran " and went to the record store - there was their album...I had no idea that at age 53 I would still be listening to and loving their music - these men are EPIC and so glad to see they are looking great. God Bless you !

[@SurvivingTheApocalypse]

Great seeing Paul Reynolds playing again.

[@therealawakener7]

Amen to that. He's megga underrated.

[@moondoggieist]

He's a guitar genius ! I saw a live performance of "Wishing" He is brilliant !!!

[@albee209able]

I bought my nephew's guitar hero 80s edition, about 10 years ago, they became fans also. Reynolds is just an amazing natural talent.

[@AngelosCamino]

Reynolds has essence of new wave in hands!

[@73RIVY]

Super great

[@Tryingtogetradical]

My favorite part was how happy the bassist was the whole time

[@docwarner6]

I think that’s the lead singers brother.

[@kingo1465]

Hes having the time of his life! Beautiful!!!

[@peterdufton1067]

Spot on. Real joy 👍🏻

[@howdareu964]

more Paul Reynolds

[@brendakrieger7000]

Definitely

[@johnnyg3677]

I was in my mid 20s when this song came out now 65 and still love this song great piece of music.

[@waldopepper1]

We have arrived in the future. When I first heard this song it was the summer of 1982 and oh were we once young! Forty two years ago this song gave me hope for all humanity. Thank you Flock of Seagulls and thank you Prague Philharmonic Orchestra!

[@anakina1]

Paul Reynolds is such an under appreciated and under rated guitarist. His riffs made those songs. This has always been a great song. Nice to see them back together.

[@thinkFishcatchFish]

I think U2 nicked a bit off these guys... I want to run...listen ✌️

[@herbyverstink]

i agree with some of your point..but lets not get carried away..he is not 'under rated'...wish people would think a little before using that label

[@sastal]

Perhaps not underrated, but unappreciated. Great guitar player of his era that few mention.

[@buckeyefreak91]

@@thinkFishcatchFish I could not agree more. I was sitting here thinking the same thing as i was listening to this.

[@rosariocannizzaro2522]

Listen to the Edge's guitar tone. He was definitely influenced by Paul Reynolds playing style and made a unique version of playing of his own. All musicians are influenced by someone. Honestly, it's the greatest form of flattery one can give.

[@chrisfragomeni6744]

Gentlemen...life is so short! It is an honor to see you men put your differences aside and make awesome music!

[@gregobrien4384]

I think it's Mike's band these days and he has other musicians playing with him,he calls the shots and it's a pity because the original boys look well up for it.

[@rw8733]

I think his brother filmed his part remotely. 🤔

[@AJ17_]

@@rw8733 Yeah because Ali I believe still lives in America (when Vh1 tracked him down for Bands Reunited in 2003, he was living in North Carolina).

[@AJ17_]

@@gregobrien4384 Well this was filmed back in 2018. Since then, Paul suffered a stroke in early 2020 and I heard Frank has health issues himself.

[@BigBadWolf1st]

For just a moment... a fleeting moment... I felt like I was in my 20s again. 21 years old with my tight red striped sleeveless shirt and leather pants on. Ready for a night at Reds hearing and dancing to AFOS among other great music. Thank you for this. Thank you for all the memories.

[@andrewpm2]

These dudes still rocking this song some 40 years later. Beautiful spin

[@civc4568]

I can’t believe how beautiful this is

[@santacollins326]

🤗🧡💛💟

[@dustinbrilliant2113]

Growing up in this era I was extremely limited in the amount of music. Listing to the original a few years ago was truly awesome, but this takes it to a new plateau.

[@MrImmortalFish]

My gosh, this brought me to tears. Such a pleasure to see them performing again. They so carry their same mannerisms. Thank you so very much for bringing this video into my life!

[@rickvincent5701]

Paul Reynold’s guitar lines +orchestra lines=amazing audio!

[@VostoxVI]

Now *_THIS_* is -pod racing!- A Flock Of Seagulls!

[@MUFFINHEAD1985]

Thoughtfull Of Tears Sithposting approves

[@sharpright6887]

What a phenomenal version, it’s just perfect. This just takes me back to the happiest times of my life. I remember shedding a few tears as the clock struck midnight and it was 1990. Even as kid I knew that the 80’s were special. I wish we could recap that magic and optimism.

[@angel3213]

Become an artist and you will. 😬

[@parkjamesshaw3189]

Amen. I'm 49 and had flock of hair. Not anymore

[@H.C.Q.]

This song is already one of most favorite songs, but with the orchestra it is absolutely AWESOME!

[@justjoan82]

This is glorious! I got really choked up watching it. I miss my youth and I miss the 80's. Happiest time of my life. Thank you for posting this. I love you guys

[@shaunminahan5279]

It was THE best time EVER.

[@luitgi]

For sure!

[@homewrecker44]

This brought tears to my eyes. God take me back to those days.

[@jamiegill8657]

i was 17 years old in 1981, there will never be so many Great Bands as there was back then, Yes the 80's were the best years.

[@GILLY56ify]

Absolutely brilliant performance - the song is timeless and brings you back to more youthful times ... wow ... I'm getting old but listening to this I don't feel it

[@kimstern3859]

Paul Reynolds NEVER got the recognition he should’ve!!! Sad! Extremely talented, and not on just this song!!! 2020 ❤️

[@renatomartinez5708]

Completely agree

[@brendakrieger7000]

Yes! Agree

[@CH-jo7wf]

LOVE this song!!! Brings back so many memories. 80’s were the best!

[@skipdog9912]

You can never be in a bad mood when this song on. Not possible!

[@TheLightningMan]

Oh. My. God. This is a masterpiece. It gave me chills and brought a tear to my eyes. Still as fresh and relevant and beautiful as it was the first time I heard it.

[@AngelosCamino]

TheLightningMan u r right! It's a master piece. Greetings from Peru!

[@grazzi67]

Right on...

[@mzp57]

TheLightningMan yes! A masterpiece. Amazingly beautiful 💕💜❤️

[@oscarhernangb]

This song belongs to the soundtrack of my life !!!

[@tonyh4638]

Yes! Thats what this is, a masterpiece! Yes you are so so right!

[@shabadoo799]

Stuff like this make life worth living.

[@coolhellu]

agree!

[@smogsclafani8731]

Andy shabadoo 💗🙏

[@moondoggieist]

You took the words right from me mouth ! #AFOS !!

[@mattma96]

The more you live, the more you love.......

[@drluch1522]

This is a great comment. And the Flock.......

[@paulm749]

Such a simple, beautiful song. Listening to this still brings tears of joy after all these years! This is how it feels to BE ALIVE!!!

[@gregmartin2473]

I loved this song 30 some years ago and I will NEVER stop loving this song, EVER.

[@nuttyfroot]

40 years ago 🙊 We don't realise how old we are 😂 x

[@mrjinkorea]

Good to see Paul Reynolds. Great guitarist 🎸

[@rafatowers]

Amazing

[@rebelguy9487]

It's crazy how underrated Paul Reynolds is......he's one of my guitar heroes!

[@GruntSpc]

Driving on a long winding road on a sunny day with the windows down and enjoying LIFE! 😄

[@jlarrybrewer1149]

Chino7 EXACTLY!!! Top down music way up! Perfect song for sunny day driving

[@christrotter3052]

I played it for bout 40 miles tonight here in VA on a hot summer night driving home.... Perfect

[@D0NTST4RT]

I love the way this was mixed! It's got all the benefits of today's engineering, but the snare still has that awesome reverby 80s sound

[@jamesross1621]

I consider myself a (music snob) I usually do not like (remakes) but this...... is on an astronomical level! GREAT WORK GUYS!!!

[@ChadwickRider]

That era was my youth... the 80's... I'm so happy to have been in my young teens during that decade. John Hughes movies and some of the best songs. This makes me happy as well.

[@jaywillingham4085]

Chadwick Rider Nothing will ever compare to those days; AFOS, Eurythmics, ABC, Naked Eyes, etc, musoc was so magical then.

[@lusasilva8373]

Who gave a thumbs down? I want your name, address, and the year you were born!!! Lol. Seriously, one of my favorite songs from them. And, the fact that they reunited and performed with the orchestra makes it that much better.

[@vampireweird]

Wow!!! This has always been one of my favorite songs, Yes the 80's were the apex of music and I think that this 80's sound has been perfected in 2023. You absolutely must listen to this with headphones on high volume setting. It made me cry, longing for the unity of the 80's. GREAT JOB

[@redskies4530]

Hi I recommend a Song Called 'The Bond villain' By Robert Nix

[@williamzimmerman7678]

This makes me happy. I think they needed each other.

[@ingecadaa77]

William Zimmerman a mi también

[@moondoggieist]

Amen ! Frank is just as happy and bubbly as ever !

[@billbog25]

Amazing! Now this is what you call talent. My 80s the best era for music and movies. Still strong today. Sad what kids have for music these days.

[@moondoggieist]

I'll second that ! There is a band called "The New Division" they have some 80's style going on .

[@marcamico5254]

43 ('80) with two brothers born in '70 & '72. They introduced to me great 80s music & my first time ever listening to this hidden gem. Just simply amazing! Wow!