Altered Images - Happy Birthday [Top Of The Pops 1981]

Music video by Altered Images performing Happy Birthday. (C) 2013 BBC Worldwide Limited under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited

[@Timothy4186]

Today I turned 67. It's my birthday. AND, every birthday since 1981, I play this song. It keeps me young.

[@gillianmcdaid4745]

That is wonderful, I know the people that wrote the song always wanted it to be a celebration. I am connected to them (the band) glad it makes you happy ☺️

[@Timothy4186]

@@gillianmcdaid4745 Wow! Thank you for this personal note. What joy you must have to be connected with such creative, inspiring people!

[@gillianmcdaid4745]

That's great, you are more than welcome!

[@yyz4761]

This is my favorite Happy Birthday song. I send it to people on their birthday. I just had one last weekend so you know I had to pull it out. It makes me happy

[@jacquesdebbes2966]

Awesome enjoy

[@DavidBonnie]

I had just returned from serving in Northern Ireland. I was 23 yrs old but already a veteran. It was the height of the Troubles, Bobby Sand had just died in Long Kesh. I was lost with no idea what was happening in my life or where I was going. On leave I just sat for hours rewinding and watching Claire Grogan sing this song on TOTP. Somehow I moved on. Thanks

[@DavidBonnie]

@@J-Mack thanks for asking. I am fine and living in Bangkok now.

[@richardawrhodes6965]

Comments like this take guts good luck for the future dude

[@sarahrobinson9322]

I think you are all heroes xxx

[@demonhoopa]

That’s an amazing story. Thank you for sharing. I’m so glad you moved on

[@maddog8621]

You are brilliant, bro. You've been through the mill and made it. Good on you

[@charlesfrandolig5090]

I had this album from Altered Images as well as Pinky Blue and I just happened to be playing " HAPPY BIRTHDAY " when my father walked in and With him being old school and a World War II , Veteran, I had expected him to tell me to turn it down or off. But as he took his place on the couch and the song finished he asked me if I would play it agian for him. I did not understand it at all , but I played it agian and he told me to turn it up, I was like, oh ,really . I would come home some times in the early evening and then I would get to the back door and hear Altered Images playing, rather loudly. God Damn, I miss my father...

[@nicholasbuttery511]

Happy Birthday is not on the Pinky Blue Album.

[@jhubes73]

Super sweet memory yer Pops was cool and open to new things. and i cant imagine the loss. Not looking forward to that day myself. Cheers

[@yyz4761]

I got to share a lot of music with my father before he died. We spent a lot of weekends together doing stuff and playing music was a part of it. Not really that surprising since my dad formed the backbone of my music appreciation growing up. I just introduced him to a lot of music that he didn’t know about. Some of my fondest memories of him

[@edwardlazich1140]

There's something very addictive about Altered Images. The guitar, the voice, FUN. Just wonderful

[@Jestersson]

Aw man I want the 80’s back. I can still smell it🥰

[@scottcheely7553]

You can smell it! The clove cigarettes. The hair spray. 80's forever!

[@DavidBonnie]

Thanks for the kind words you all . . .it's almost magical the way a certain time, place, mood, song and images can work together to create a life-lasting memory.

[@shanestewart3736]

I turned 60 today, and what better song to play and jump about to🕺

[@fareastmanilavideoproducti4499]

Her cute voice is totally infectious ,even japanese bands tried to emulate her

[@philcoley5726]

Brilliant Song Lovely Claire ❤️❤️❤️

[@ariesleorising]

She was just ridiculously cute!!! Lol. Happy memories.

[@louisethomas6423]

❤❤so many happy memories, born in 1973

[@kathilese]

This song will always remind me of Terri Hemmeritt and XRT Chicago. It was the jingle that she played right before announcing birthday's of the day.

[@forexdragon]

There's nothing like 80s pop music. I miss it.

[@lancejackson3524]

Turned 68 today and a friend sent this to me, brought back happy memories. Feeling blessed.

[@Hansi-gr1hm]

Great song. Just makes you happy whilst listening. I served my national service at the West German federal navy 1981. Tough times. But listening to Claire was just a pain reliever.

[@craigbagley4893]

They called it "New Wave" and it was glorious!

[@desmondwhitby6247]

Always puts a smile on my face , great video Clare , amazing

[@theBaron0530]

Those were the days!

[@billhart9832]

Now 40 years later, this has grown on me and always makes me smile!

[@theresa5763]

My bday today and couldn't get this song out of my mind...... good times!!!!!!

[@ediann]

Lovely! Truly amazing ❤️ The UK 🇬🇧 is the magical place that blesses all of us with beautiful bands and beautiful music like this band, Altered Images!

[@shawnstafford3869]

Have this on repeat today for my 50th birthday! Loved this when i was a kid in the 80s.

[@genki2genki]

Claire always brings a tear of joy to my eye!

[@ianpledge3891]

An absolute ball of joy and still is xxx

[@gillianmcdaid4745]

Love that it makes you happy, everyone' hopefully has there own version xxx

[@JesseH76]

I remember first hearing this song in the film Sixteen Candles (1984). Such a great tune.

[@daviddills3271]

This one of my favourite birthday songs by an excellent band! When I wrote about '60s Scottish bands [scotbeat blog] it was an eye opener. I hadn't heard of many Scot pop bands at a teenager in the States.

[@darlenegoodwin]

David Dills I don't know if you were old enough but the Bay City Rollers were Scottish.

[@daviddills3271]

@@darlenegoodwin They weren't popular in Cali where I grew up so was unfamiliar with them besides what my spouse has mentioned. I've seen a documentary and features about them over the last 15 years but used up my space between a couple of blogs and won't be adding more. I heard that their manager locked them in a room before a show besides ripping them off. During interviews with their producers, they did a good job to belittle them as musicians.

[@WV591]

So long ago. if only we could travel back to the amazing 80s. you just had've been there. Gregory's girl

[@AIKevorkian]

Wow, Happy Birthday, I am 12 again! 1981

[@bluespoon1969]

I was 12 in 1981 too. Bought this from Woolworths and played it endlessly. Great times.

[@stevejam767]

Happy Birthday 60th Clare, still love this.

[@sbswtnchoice]

I just turned 47 today on June 11th. I sought out the lyrics to this song as I didn't know who the band was that sang it. I'm glad to find it and to find Altered Images. I don't want to go back to 1981, I need to back to 1981! I would have been 5 years old back then and didn't know this song existed.

[@sbadr9290]

Wow! Brings back good memories. Used to wait for TOTP every Thursday !

[@marknowlin8356]

In '80s "new wave" music, the bass line often led the backing, and and guitar parts were subordinate. Here is a classic example.

[@alexsdb9712]

Meanwhile, today in mainstream "pop" "music", there is no tune, notes or actual content!

[@khorrumg]

'Nu Wave' was Tom Petty and his shitty Heartbreakers...this is Post Punk, I beg to differ, But hey, we're all hear to give opinions, so I value yours

[@brucebrewer36]

@@khorrumg The terms are interchangeable for many, but I agree. MTV made both genres famous because the rock and pop stars of the day thought that music videos were a joke. MTV had nothing to play except this type of music which ended being a gift to a teenager like me in the 80s and made a lot of the folks famous, for a bit, at least.

[@s90210h]

Subtle Dub influence, but also Talking Heads. But also some Peter Hook from Joy Division.

[@TSOL2023]

Excellent point, one more reason that I love New Wave.

[@robbie007]

Loved Clare and the band. Always looked like they were having fun. This must have been made for TOTP as different guitar arrangement.

[@HawkeyeBerlin]

Klasse Video, kannte ich noch nicht! Danke für das Video meiner Lieblingsband der 80´ties!

[@TheJambo1971]

Someone played this in the office guy or another colleague’s birthday, unmistakable intro, brilliant song 😊

[@toddwhite1036]

Such a fun song, miss early MTV!!

[@baronmeduse]

It's Top of the Pops.

[@toddwhite1036]

@@baronmeduse yes I know!! But here in the states in the early 80’s our only exposure to bands like this was MTV. I used to stay up very late at night and would get exposed to lots of cool English bands. Blancmange!! Stranglers!! PIL!! Good times

[@baronmeduse]

@@toddwhite1036 Ah, now I understand. I saw Blancmange were great (and still exist). I saw them live during the time their second album came out. The singer was from around the same area I lived in at the time.

[@markdowse3572]

I've been singing this amazing song all my life - especially when it's NOT my birthday. It's now March 2024. M 🦘🏏😎

[@22julip]

The best catchy crazy song on early MTV I waited 17 years to find this video and I could be happy on mtv 2 in 1999 before you tube they used to play classic MTV and I watched and watched for years before they ran that twofer I still have it on cdrom . This was the golden age of new wave I wasn’t a fan but I loved some of these videos . One step beyond, I’m in love with a working girl . Goody two shoes, I might like you better if we slept together , love plus one , Mexican radio , at least the music was fun . I miss the 80 s . Every time I hear happy birthday I smile love you Clare !!!!

[@sarahrobinson9322]

I think, actually know, you are all heroes. Thank you so much xxx

[@christopherward5065]

Sublime Clare Grogan. If they could bottle this performance it would be the ultimate mood lifter!

[@mzpinkeyez7806]

"16 CANDLES" SENT ME HERE!! 😂🤣😂🤣

[@acsaiyanbalce4610]

2018 and still loving this song!!

[@johndaarteest]

Clare you're cuter than a box of kittens ❤

[@treeclimbinghound]

I Adore this Happy video and song. Makes me smile and remember being a beeboppy girl as well. Dance! Swing your arms!! ❤❤

[@peterchambers2553]

What young boy didn't fall in love with Clare Grogan after this performance? I know I did back in the day♥️ Thanks for uploading.

[@only1utdanditsleeds]

Hands off chummy. Clare is mine (ok I admit she doesn't know it yet)

[@robdlc438]

I remember this song from Sixteen Candles, the most 80’s movie of the 80’s !

[@davegadge1]

Nearly 40 years old! OMFG

[@thevoid99]

i'm 42 today and i love this song.

[@TEDdotcom]

I didn’t realize this awesome came out in 1981?! I knew about this song in late 1985.

[@jasondickson8712]

I always associate Altered Images with the hard winter of 1981-2, when I was snowed in at my grandparents' house.

[@Mr.Bryanmay32]

all today is my birthday this is my favorite birthday song

[@TheNouveauxdecadence]

This version has an extra guitar riff during the verse, very interesting INDEED! xxx

[@jasminel.4778]

2022 still a hitter

[@DSisterson]

Nice to see the 11th Dr Who on guitar there. Good to know time travelling isn't all hard work.

[@luxford60]

+Dennis Sisterson There's also a clip of Tom Jones in the sixties with someone who looks like the 11th Doctor on drums - can't remember the song though

[@rudytheuglykitty5155]

bow ties are cool!!

[@zontaralph]

Glad I’m not alone seeing the Doctor there.

[@TheDoorspook11c]

Lol

[@Biggee111]

😂

[@EconAtheist]

love the drum riffs on this one

[@sadiebeason735]

My step dad sent this to me for my birthday today❤️

[@whatts27]

1st one without you. I just miss you so much xxx

[@claudiacourbet569]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY,EROS LOVE !!!🎁🎊🎉🎇✨🎀🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️😍🎂🎂🎂🍾

[@GorfLlubz]

I like how they dont bother to give her a mic!

[@philstraintravels9281]

It's my birthday today so naturally I had to use this song to remind everyone :D

[@funkysexy69]

Soundtrack to my childhood + all my birthdays!!! 💃🎉🕺🎂🙌🏾 Happy Birthday #ClareGrogan! 🥳🍾🍾

[@gogoyubari366]

Clare is so cute!

[@fergalokeeffe8841]

In 1984 I was only 11 yrs old. In june 6th 24 I will be 51🎉😅😊.

[@tonysmith9817]

80s great times and sad times,

[@agt462]

why sad times?????

[@stevenmeszaros3069]

Just brilliant 👏she still looks gd today in 2023

[@nathandyer7256]

Claire Grogan 😍😍😍😍

[@derekthesec]

Loved this song very much

[@cocoabuttaflyy]

She was on an episode of Red Dwarf back in the day

[@SallySorour]

heard this in the car today and can't stop thinking about it

[@NorthMellen]

shes a great dancer!

[@NorthMellen]

like lead singer of yeah yeah yeah

[@andreatouhig1091]

"Happy Birthday!!!"..

[@babaallen61]

To Noel, happy bday🎉🎉

[@danielwood5510]

today is my birthday and my Mom sent me this🎉

[@cousindeedee9803]

Brought to you from The sixteen candles

[@theriddlers4630]

I was only 4 years old when this song come out iam 47 uk 🇬🇧 England here who listening 2024

[@Hertfordshire247]

Just thought I would tell everyone, it is my 36th Birthday today (11/02/2021) and I know 36 ain't a "big one" but to me, it is.

[@zzygyy]

36 is 18 twice. It's big

[@nurayfuat2628]

Happy Birthday 🎈🎁🎈

[@djflashlinx5150]

Such blatant hysterically funny lip syncing! Just makes you want to smile. Great song!

[@CarynDPrescott]

Happy Birthday to me & you 🎂🍩🍰🍨🍧🍦🎉😁✌🏾

[@PEGGLORE]

Who remembers that bit in Peep Show?

[@derekthesec]

Love this song.

[@stm7810]

Good song :D

[@jasminel.4778]

I always play this song for my bday 1st thing

[@antipatsy]

yaaaaay it are my birthday!

[@sheffieldwednesday5421]

This looked fun

[@seduceboccaccio]

Happy Birthday

[@welshfire7926]

Happy birthday to me and anyone else 8 june❤

[@PrimitiveInTheExtreme]

🎧▶🎶🎂

[@2true359]

SCOTLAND FTW!

[@billybeau83]

Bass guitarist on the left of screen Johnny McElhone went on to form the group Texas with fellow Scots Charlene Spiteri.

[@mark24soal1]

😂Yo’Gabbgab😂

[@wafflebollox410]

Deep down my 14 year old self still thinks that one day I will run away with Clare.

[@buboyparma9257]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💪

[@grahamhesketh4708]

9th jan happy birthday to me 2021. i survived covid 19

[@zzzzz87]

Sixteen Candles.

[@GHOST-mi4jh]

🎂 HAPPY 🤰🏻 BIRTH 🌞 DAY 🎉🎊 DAD 🍻🍾♥️.

[@63rambler66]

She sounds so much like Noosha Fox!

[@pooledogg775]

Sophie brought me here.

[@1NOIAM]

Hello.

[@user-zp4xw2no5q]

間違っていたらごめんなさい。ケイアイさん 誕生日おめでとうございます🎂💐💐🤗

[@darienhigh]

It's Kristine Kochanski from Red Dwarf!!!

[@miameow4833]

Omg, yes, I see that totally. I love Red Dwarf...so clever and funny. Cheers!

[@padraicglynn2657]

And Niamh Connolly from Father Ted

[@darienhigh]

@@audacity303 Idk if you're trying to be funny, but I'm gonna pretend like you're not... She played the original Kristine Kochansky on Red Dwarf. She was replaced later by Chloë Annett.

[@darienhigh]

@@padraicglynn2657 apparently that character was poking fun at Sinead O'Connor...

[@padraicglynn2657]

@@darienhigh I knew that :-)