PAUL HEATON: FROM HULL TO HEATONGRAD

PAUL HEATON: FROM HULL TO HEATONGRAD
A brand new television documentary 'Paul Heaton: From Hull to Heatongrad'
The documentary looks back at Paul's life and career right up the present day. You'll also be able to watch the documentary at any time on Channel 4's catch up service All 4 straight after the TV premiere on Wednesday.

[@emellemc]

I turned up in hull 1991, with a kit bag full of everything I owned, i went to The Grafton to use the phone to get a place to spend the night. I left and came back, left and came back.then I heard a voice ask "are you locked out mate?" I said no I'm homeless." The geezer then picked up the phone and started loading 10p coins into it and phoned all the B&Bs and hotels but then turned and said, 'I've had no luck but if you come back at 8pm me and my girlfriend, will make sure you have somewhere to sleep tonight." That man was Paul Heaton, a truely great human being.

[@bazmatvichuk7319]

Great story.

[@englishsteve1465]

Paul Heaton, a man who doesn't just talk the talk, as evidenced by your recollection here. My hat is very much tipped in his direction and yours also, nice one brother.

[@willatkinson9729]

Paul Heaton is a good man

[@jockmazza]

"I'm a man of the people I've had it all but at the same time nothing. Then you came along and gave me something". I've just wrote that so.. wow ur story inspired me.

[@jockmazza]

During lockdown about april 2020 i bought a t shirt with "think for a minute" on it. it was a statement about think about your actions.. ok to be in the face of someone in iceland.. like 30cm from my mrs.. some asshole did that when we were supposed to avoid spreading our germs to each other by being so close!

[@simonbradley4500]

Criminally underrated...the man is an absolute genius.

[@kjb40]

listening to Pauls and Rianne Downey at Glastonbury he has found a voice that matches his own like Jacqui does :)

[@rosiebutcher4116]

Paul, if you see this; you put me in the local paper when I was born ( baby Rosie to Sue and Terry) and my little 7 year old daughter now listens to your music❤ and I’ve been a massive fan since childhood. Hull and proud 💕

[@samuelhutchison8433]

Great singer great songwriter and more importantly a great human being.

[@huwceiriog]

@@samuelhutchison8433 how can you say he's a great songwriter? All the songs you think are his creations aren't he took them from me ! I created the albums he stole them from me. This is copyright infringement he is committing along with the publishers that he scammed into belief that he created. Why hasn't he kept going and written anymore then since he ran my songs out, and can't write anymore. He's a thief ! And owes me millions

[@akafrankabagnale]

I've been telling anyone who'll listen that Paul Heaton will be recognised as one of the 20th century's greatest poets in time.

[@huwceiriog]

@@akafrankabagnale why have you been brainwashed by him. I'm the poet and he knows it but won't admit it as hell lose face

[@aweedander4989]

Still Listening in 2023. Paul Heaton Legend. Power to the people!

[@huwceiriog]

@@aweedander4989 no he's not a legend but he is a leg bell end

[@johnhughes1086]

You deserve lots and lots of awards-you are loved and massively appreciated

[@huwceiriog]

@@johnhughes1086 thank you I created 7 albums and nothing for my efforts to make the public love my creations. I composed them off the top of my head. I never dreamed they'd be as appreciated as I was amazed. I created them for a laugh. Yes laugh backfired when Heaton has paid me zero royalty copyright ©️ infringement.

[@jamesjackson-df1hi]

I REMEMBER PLAYING FOOTBALL WITH ALL 4 HOUSEMARTINS IN THE UNDERPASS NEXT TO THE ROYAL COURT THEATRE, BAND AGAINST FANS, ABSOLUTELY LOVELY REAL DOWN TO EARTH GUYS. IT WAS LIKE PLAYING WITH YOUR MATES FEELING. THANKS LADS.

[@vaughancapstick9961]

'Everyone has got an opinion on how far you cook a sausage.' Absolutely loved the informality of it all. This country has a terrible habit. And it's got nothing to do with alcohol and drugs. It has to do with turning its back on our national treasures. Especially those who catalogue the times in a tuneful way and crystalize the psyche of a country still hiding behind the living room sofa in case the TV licensing man knocks the door. Hats off to Paul ❤

[@huwceiriog]

@@vaughancapstick9961 misguided vision. I'm the creator of the beautiful south, not Heaton. I am the beautiful south silent partner creator director proprietor ghost

[@RanggaIndonesia]

Heaton´s no.1 fan from Indonesia watching from Peru.... how i wish i could see the beautiful south live at least once in my lifetime....

[@huwceiriog]

@@RanggaIndonesia wouldn't it be better to meet the creator rather than the scammer that stole my creations not his

[@andrewmccullough7700]

Down to earth guy watching this after his belfast concert converted my friend to his music 20 thousand people singing and dancing. Amazing career and what a voice

[@huwceiriog]

@@andrewmccullough7700 he copied me and created copyright infringement along with Cuckoo records ,virgin records, universal records they're all guilty of infringement rights

[@namph72]

I will never tire of hearing this man's music or hearing him speak a legend of British music

[@neilfarrington633]

Wonderful stuff. Can't be many people as successful who have stayed so true to themselves. The Housemartins were one of the reasons I went to Hull University (having grown up not far from where Paul found himself as a kid in Surrey, having also been a bit of a fish out of water - with family roots up north and a lonely allegiance to a northern football club - and also developing a shared obsession with Italian casual labels). By coincidence, I ended up living in his street in Hull, but was aware by then that he had a (probably healthy) disdain for students. Saw him at LA's club in Hull a fair bit, but never had the the bottle to approach him. Still don't think I would now. A genuine hero.

[@KevinClarkKevinClark]

As soon as I opened the video and saw his backgroud I knew I was in the right place

[@sallyblake2043]

Thank you for this, wouldn’t have been able to see it otherwise, as I’m not in the UK. What a beautiful music maker and human being he is.

[@dantweedy]

Hope you enjoy it while you can. I don't don't know how long before it is taken down.

[@sallyblake2043]

Dan Tweedy Thanks for the under-the-radar (?) upload, I know it won’t be here forever. Cheers!

[@ScottShawPhoto]

@@dantweedy So glad it's still up and I got to see it.

[@MsIsetan]

He’s adorable!

[@huwceiriog]

@@MsIsetan I'm better man than him he stole my compositions and kept the cash. He's never paid for my music and in copyright infringement

[@62heinkel]

From Ireland - Have been a fan since I was 18 ( 1988 ) Go Paul !!!

[@dantweedy]

My brother made me a mix tape in Jan '87 (I remember, 'cause it was called "Jan '87" Mix"). It had Happy Hour on it and I was instantly in love!

[@racionallll]

Paul comes across as a very humble man, despite being a brilliantly gifted songwriter.

[@pauljohnson6145]

Awesome doco, brings back so many memories now that I am down in NZ. Remember Beautiful South at Corn Exchange in Cambridge when they came on stage late and drunk and then sobered up during the night....what a gig!

[@stevegaydon8834]

lots of memories flooding back. wow. thanks for uploading this

[@daleywhaley]

Thank you for uploading.

[@HippoYnYGlaw]

Yes please. Thanks for uploading this. I bit my lip until it bled.

[@eruditemike]

Cheers, thanks for sharing this great doc!

[@pc2405]

Thanks for putting this up. Really enjoyed it.

[@alihart]

This is such a valuable document - thanks for uploading.

[@gleannmhuire]

Excellent documentary. Thanks to all involved.

[@michaelmcdonald5175]

Thanks for this. A man and his music that mean so much to me. I last seen him at King Tutts Sept 2010, a gig I'll never forget.

[@kennymoore7332]

what a fantastic video, im from hull. thank you for the upload. thanks paul xxx

[@missyrupert]

This is a brilliant watch mate - thanks for uploading

[@pacerchaser9434]

Thankyou for uploading this. As a gawky, awkward teenager the music of The Beautiful South and The Housemartins gave me much needed happiness and it has been great to hear it again so many years later 👍

[@stewartlancaster6155]

wow, it is so good to see and hear Paul, I have been drawn to his music for years and now I understand why, same politics same accent even. I was listeneing to Choke when our ship came under missle attack in 1991. Hms Gloucester

[@martincotty]

Watched with a lump in my throat,what a guy..hosemartins rip ..got me like it was yesterday ❤

[@AndyHutchinsons]

"Everyone's got an opinion on how far you go with a sausage." Legend.

[@adamtaylor1831]

Seen him twice in last 12 months what a man 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@jeff91266]

Me too

[@huwceiriog]

@@adamtaylor1831 yes what a scammer he owes me millions of overdue royalties. Like 35+ years outstanding ! I want my songs recognised ! Can't believe they'd ever reach No 1s, 7 albums later not a penny from him , Cuckoo records, Virgin media, universal music group nothing but heartache by the numbers. Being shy reclusive I chose to employ him in Rotterdam as the secretary not the owner of my company. He and everyone involved are in breech of copyright infringement! Call me what you choose ! I know I am the creator of the beautiful south. They're all my compositions forget believing him. I am the silent ghost behind the group. And have had memory wipeout for the last 35+ years as a result of a fatal RTA I was in. In a&e I can remember that I just wanted to die ! They had to jump start me 7 X , in a coma for 5 days, paralized for 2.5 years, no memory and for the penny to drop in my head realized that the songs on the radio were Are mine ,so where's my share ? After all the heartaches pain and suffering I shouldn't have to work every day. Yesterday I was on a train from Swansea to London and I took out my harmonica and played my songs to myself. When the train arrived in London. The 2 ladies behind me said your harmonica playing was beautiful. Asked why I stopped playing? I said I had brain damage from the car accident I had and couldn't remember the rest of the songs. But that don't make me a retard special needs person.

[@bobsmith2661]

Off to see paul and jacqui tomorrow night. Very much looking forward to it.

[@whathappenedtoclaudio]

Brilliant doc on a much under-rated songwriter...thanks for uploading

[@peterjones177]

Brilliant documentary, loved it. I live in Australia now but remember the early stuff when I grew up in Wales. Rediscovered the tunes recently on spotify, unbelievable music, most underrated musician ever.

[@desowen3995]

Wow great Documentary on Paul Heaton 'House Martins "Beautiful South" Jacqui Abbot and Paul so underrated really enjoyed the insight

[@lukerobinson7413]

Brilliant loved it.Thanks for sharing it

[@28wilksy]

Incredible viewing! Thank you x

[@ppgedez]

I hate his petty footsteps on the floor 😂😂 classic. Great upload man, thank you had me laughing out loud. 🙂

[@cryingonion2]

so enjoyable from start to finish

[@enriquefernandezljubic]

Thank you so much!!! I live in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

[@philanderson5138]

thank you. never been a huge fan, but you realise you have heard these songs for most of your adult life and the depth of them.

[@stuartbrown8697]

One of the most distinctive sounds in music you can hear. A genius in my opinion. I saw at a V festival of all places and he was brilliant. Never stop Paul.

[@webgljm1002]

Many thanks from France

[@PlasticGirl65]

His recollection of lying in bed listening to radio Luxembourg on a Sunday night brings back memories of me doing that too and being told by my step mum my radio would be confiscated if I didn't go to sleep because I'd be late for school in the morning.

[@stephanier.3488]

Than you SO much, I am in France and I was so frustrated I could not watch it ! You've made my day

[@paulhiggins1510]

Live in Barcelona so no Channel 4. Thanks for this, fascinating and emotional.

[@odysseytv7308]

Wow, he has always been one of my favorite artists since the housemartins. The end had me blubbering. One of the only 'famous' people I would like to meet and shake their hand.

[@huwceiriog]

@@odysseytv7308 if you ever do tell him that I want my overdue royalties on my songs they're not his !

[@stephenstanley8239]

What a brilliant documentary.... I'm the same age as Paul and I can easily relate to his way of thinking... His view of situations and putting it into song is pure genius... Mate, If you're reading these comments, Don't ever let your last album be your last......

[@michaelbarker2988]

Brilliant documentary on a really interesting man. And what a fabulous collection of music that has sprung from that well! Complex and different. But aren't all the best things in life?

[@chrisstorey4197]

Christmas 1986. The Housemartins had come off the A1 at Birtley and got lost on the way to a gig at Newcastle University. I got the job of going in a cab to get in their van and guided them in. They were funny in a way that a kid from a pit village who spent his schooldays looking out of windows and getting into trouble for it (you can look out of a window and listen) found very familiar. They were bottom of the bill and blew everyone else away. Paul could really dance. If there is one person I've ever met I wish I could talk to again, it would be him.

[@huwceiriog]

@@chrisstorey4197 well when you get the chance to speak to him. Tell him I want my share for my songs he copyright infringement created and persists in the lies. Wouldn't trust him ever again for his stitch up on me

[@johnhughes1086]

Paul Heaton you are a wonderful entertainer-top notch and a better person-never give up what you do -you make a difference

[@taco_luna438]

I exactly understand the school bit, I couldn't get the school stuff, I've kept all my 3 children's reports. My first born went completely off the rails at 11. I think teachers just don't get some kids but I'm glad you've made a fantastic career in music and songwriting, I love your music.Well done Paul.😊

[@thehowlingterror]

Bless Paul Heaton and all who sail with him.

[@daskleinegluck4553]

So many things I loved at that time reappeared in this documentary. Housemartins and The Beautiful South music in the first place. It's a very very good feeling again 😊. Always felt Paul Heaton is a very special person, you would like to be best buddy with.

[@AJ-qv1rs]

Well .. that was bloody brilliant .... !!!!

[@Joes45]

@49:26 THAT is the pinnacle moment I was waiting for! Jackie didnt directly admit she was working in a supermarket at the time (why not though?) but as I remember back in the early 90s thats exactly where she was discovered because she was singing as she was stacking shelves ffs 🤣 F ing best way to find her again and re-encounter her former encounter with Paul. Best thing that ever happened to Beautiful South. xxxx

[@kevinhoughton9134]

I've loved all his music, I can't say that for any other musician or band.

[@iankendrick5282]

loved it from Sydney keep going pls

[@jockmazza]

Brilliant, if u know what it' s like to write poetry been doing it for 40 years(me), then you how paul is a treasure

[@BoyneShark]

I'm staggered to hear such a iconic lyricist and singer hasn't been recognised with a bag of awards. Please, petition those music industry representatives who need to be contacted and right this wrong immediately.

[@huwceiriog]

@@BoyneShark thank you for your input. Where do I start. I have tried speaking with universal records. But can not get past the receptionist as she thinks she's above me and probably protecting the officials who may or may not rite the transgressions they are commiting

[@79devo]

“Think for a minute” … what a great track. Makes me realise, watching him at work that I will NEVER be a song writer !

[@huwceiriog]

@@79devo he won't be either. Hes infringed my copyright. As I am the creator . Not him

[@paulharris8983]

Wonderful songwriter. Love him.

[@roberthultsten]

Thank you!

[@neilhiggins3167]

Paul Heaton, what an underrated musician and song writer

[@martingallagher2795]

What a fantastic journey 👏

[@danjacobs8545]

I was always into hip hop, rave and metal but I always had this weird weak spot for Beautiful South which nobody around me understood. What can I say I just love this man and his brilliant music.

[@kennymoore7332]

paul, thank you for playing a TAPE RECORDER lol, takes me back mate lol

[@Dollparts71]

Thanks for posting this. I saw it on Ch4 originally and wanted to watch it again but it wasn't available anywhere. Enjoyed this even more on 2nd viewing. Paul Heaton certainly deserves accolades for his song writing skills. A real all round top bloke!

[@neilworroll9278]

Thank you for posting such an extraordinary insight into a wonderful singer songwriter.

[@seansmith-hv1gz]

The part about buying a new jacket near the end, i actually thought that myself. Paul is a pure genius.

[@alanlittle3941]

One of this country's greatest songwriters

[@huwceiriog]

@@alanlittle3941 no he's not ! I am thanks for your misinformed view

[@huwceiriog]

@@alanlittle3941 thanks , he's not I am

[@artinabout]

Best songwriter! Best realist! Best then best now best forever! The Toffs are not clever enough to acknowledge it! :)

[@nealmceneaney3771]

Not always loved his music but LOVE the bloke.

[@gavinh9155]

Lovely, really superb. Grateful in Washington State.

[@mozdickson]

Where?

[@seancondon3740]

Is there anything better than clever, thought-provoking pop! Looks and sounds so easy but, oh boy, the talent of Paul Heaton!!

[@cht8302]

Just seen it. Great guy, great music.

[@kypdur4746]

That was brilliant.

[@williamtaylor874]

THAT WAS AWESOME !

[@mikekelly1469]

Just beautiful if you haven't been lucky enough to go and see him live do it when you can!!!! Nationalize the lot it's ours! Paul has never forgot where he came from! Huge respect!

[@nufc2022]

Love Paul and the lads....and Jaqui of course.. Housemartins were and are the soundtrack to my life....

[@joceliarthurbauermann4147]

Thanks!

[@chrisclose7793]

paul is such a talented writer and singer ,how cool it would be for the house martins to get back together and do a set at glastonbury

[@declanmcdermott]

Many thanks for sharing this, What a genius Paul is

[@trevorjones5625]

So glad this came up. Solid viewing. Great talent and long may he carry on. Been a fan since Housmartins days.

[@Pj-yy2my]

brilliant watch

[@metalmickey]

Awesome I’m never seen this and love The Housemartins. This was a great watch.

[@markdavids2511]

Paul is a solid bloke, when he lived in Hull I bumped into him in a Deli & we chatted about football hooliganism & Northern soul, sound bloke.

[@johnswan6759]

What a great doc. Thanks for putting this up. Fantastic song writer. Always loved him. The man's got endless soul

[@huwceiriog]

@@johnswan6759 no he's stolen my group name I named the group and I created all the songs music Ruth's tempo beat speed etc their my creations not his

[@tramlad2]

Love the guy, so honest, and his integrity shines through, exceptional song writer

[@DONDON-xq1vi]

Three chords, old red eyes. Brilliant song. Up there with the best.

[@huwceiriog]

@@DONDON-xq1vi my idea my lyrics my songs not his this is copyright ©️ infringement

[@neilyoung5029]

@@huwceiriog 🤦‍♂️

[@eggman1978]

Amazing songwriter and vocalist. Legend

[@jameswright6404]

That was a fascinating insight. I am really pleased I watched this. What an ordinary bloke, with such amazing talent. God bless him.

[@davidbastin9870]

Paul Heaton once cleaned my kitchen. 100% true story.

[@g.j.armstrong5119]

IMHO one of this country's best songwriters, more hooks than captain birdseye

[@fraserconnell21]

Always be best songwriter of all ever. What a champ

[@hotlicks1888]

Beautiful documentary. Paul is a legend. We’re very blessed to have him.

[@Tomdabomb86]

Underrated voice, song writer and man. Living legend. Ur a joy Paul

[@shane-irish]

Not.underrated