Associates: Breakfast

From the 1984 album, "Perhaps".

[@sharrenasimmons3469]

31 years on and this song still sounds as beautiful and haunting as it did when i first heard it ... I'l never forget the talented Mr Mackenzie ..... and i still play my albums .....

[@31viennavox]

Gorgeous song. Haunting, beautiful vocals. He had the most amazing voice. The lyrics and the string section are so beautiful. The song is a work of art. RIP Billy. I will always love you and your music,

[@wellingtonweather]

Perhaps Billy's finest hour. In any event, this neglected, great work will eventually be revisited and recognised, as the work of genious that it is.

[@Katzenfreundin]

Great tune. Baffles me that such a talented and handsome man took his life. He and is music is very sadly missed. RIP Billy.

[@andy130566]

One of the greatest tracks of the 80's. A decade when alot of the mainstream music was shite but the indie scene rocked. RIP Billy, you got me through many hard lonely nights

[@ehaworth9]

Masterpiece and Billy's vocals bring a lump to the throat.

[@MrLightning59]

Grown up with Led Zep, Purple and Black Sabbath. Punk when I was 18! Later back to heavy such as Metallica. But inbetween there are those jewels: Bowie's 'Lady grinning soul', Japan's 'Nightporter', some songs by Eno and so on. And this one is shining brightly among them!

[@wellingtonweather]

Perhaps Billy's finest hour. In any event, this neglected, great work will eventually be revisited and recognised, as a true song of genius

[@TheManwithaview]

RIP Billy, 20 years ago today you left us...

[@debbieturner6194]

Such a beautiful song. Still very sadly missed - Billy McKenzie RIP xxx

[@johnhaley6489]

EPIC tune from the Associates. Just some great piano and that never bettered voice.

[@rachelfiori6827]

Haunting, beautiful song.What a voice Billy had and so under rated.

[@gleamingspire]

Love the arrangements on this song - one of his best.

[@jezbuttons4997]

Such a magnificent accomplishment. It's heartbreakingly beautiful.

[@loesepoes18]

One of the most beautifull songs ever!

[@nigelperrett3244]

A Fantastic voice a tragic loss .............RIP Billy x

[@kewrob]

Always great to hear this. Here's to many Breakfasts Billy, you are never forgotten.

[@MultiMrMiles]

80s BEST decade ever!

[@TheSpookyDuke]

+MultiMrMiles Absolutely stunning, opulent decade and this song proves it.

[@MultiMrMiles]

agreed 100% bro.

[@stevenwhyte7177]

totally agree the best singer of my time rest peaceful billy

[@nicksmart250]

Billy what a legend !!

[@tangotom61]

Died far too young R.I.P Billy x

[@WweRKOcoiledvoices]

Absolute brilliant in the best sense of the word

[@akdn20]

wow such a beautifull song remines me the days of 1985 on divine club in tel aviv the closing song on the club,miss those days miss this great music of the 80's....

[@Lamifan128]

I love this song,amasing voice,

[@petur777]

Thank you Billy for this gem.

[@shayitzkovich9982]

She gave herself They took her to their hearts Clapped their hands till sore Once more eyes smart Taxidermist gave life to Hugh It sits and begs And stares at you Since when did you cook breakfast for Lieutenant Paul in ruined mirador This lease on life can tie you down So precious is the jagged crown Talk to me I'll stay these vagabond nights Walk with me someone is waiting in light Exchanging worlds arranging days To suit a lover Who'll never stay Breakfast skies Bring curtains down Upon a crumbling lacquered gown A crumbling lacquered gown Ooh talk to me I'll stay these vagabond nights Walk with me someone is waiting in light

[@kilsythgoldengloves]

Timeless. RIP Billy and this is defo my favourite Asscociates Track

[@DanzeMusic]

Great song, one of my all time favorites! Such a unique voice!

[@dancingchexmix]

Love you Billy! rest in peace...

[@TheraminTrees]

Thank you so much.

[@Adypowpow]

sublime....

[@drordekel]

One of the best!

[@mariovanmontfoort9021]

I think this is seriously the best singer who ever lived, shame he suicide committed

[@22Phantasm]

Class. A voice that should have made it - If Billy actually wanted that.

[@paulkirkwood]

One of my favourite all-time non-hits. Looks a bit chilly and murky in the video. Wonder where it was shot.

[@johnpayne6229]

Complete genius

[@goatcobain]

Tune. Had forgotten this one until I heard another of theirs on R2 earlier. Thanks for posting.

[@wrestle2uk]

Thank you.....whoever

[@peterbartlett9459]

Awe inspiring. The best.

[@marina561962]

@cornrigs I agree : one of the most brilliant songs Here one vid better synch : )

[@LADYSULKER]

I will have this for breakfast every day please....

[@smeejay]

as in "the rhythm divine"? check out yello and shirley bassey's video here on youtube. lyrics by billy mackenzie. his talent will live on for eternity! R.I.P. sweet prince.

[@sgtrayelwood]

That's a KZbin problem sometimes, I'm afraid - sometimes the picture streams more slowly than the sound. It's perfectly in sync on my original DVD. :-)

[@satyros2]

TNX

[@antoniopedone441]

alto nivel......

[@Realpoweronearth]

this song is very much unknown sadly not a hit at the time 1984 still at least i bought the single on vinyl back then a class song

[@elcoprino]

Still own that album on vynile :o)

[@Erabosify]

The 80s was all indie!

[@thefloozysoozy]

Yeah it does seem a little out of synch but never mind, it doesn't detract from how amazing Billy was. RIP Billy, you are sadly missed. Wish you were still here making wonderful music

[@idstyled]

@Eric_DClark what's the story? Beautiful and haunting..

[@HINKLEY81]

I heard this on the Jonathan Ross show last Saturday a.m. and the big tool had the good taste not to spout drivel over it.

[@tonissive]

el colaboro con la banda suiza yello! lo sabiais?

[@Mangozo87]

I would love to know where the jetty at the begging is. It looks the the Lake of Menteith. Does anybody know any of the locations in the video?

[@gillstrachan7486]

does any1 know where the outside scenes were shot?

[@colin516]

There were some amazing songs in the 80s but the videos were arse. I think listening to this without watching the video changes the whole thing. The videos look so dated but the music sounds as new and amazing to me now as it did 30 years ago.

[@TheSpookyDuke]

+Colin O'Neill IMHO 80's videos were wonderful just like the music

[@SB-xo2bx]

Colin O'Neill yeah they were a bit arse but I think videos today are worse; massively esoteric wankfests with too much emphasis on attempting 'art' but failing. This is just a guy performing with a piano I guess, straightforward but does the job nicely.