Del Amitri - Kiss This Thing Goodbye

[@ndbrookes]

Still to this day i don't know why Del Amitri were not more popular. I still love these songs even after almost 30 years.

[@willritter4076]

probably because their sound fit neither with the 80s nor the 90s style...

[@pitt82marino1]

Man, you said it. Terrific band.

[@tamakelly2879]

Nick Brookes I agree

[@ginabarrett919]

yep, I was able to see them in city. the lyrics are still relevant Now

[@ginabarrett919]

they were great playing in a med concert hall tones and voices right on point, alittle drunk - but perfect

[@TentinQuarantino_]

Happy breakup song… so rare. These Scottish men got it going on. I used this song to gently encourage a good friend to get out of a bad relationship.

[@andyinoregon]

I swear this song just sounds better and better with each passing year. The arrangement of electric guitars, dobro, banjo, harmonica and acoustic piano is perfect beyond belief.

[@paulbutler3330]

My fave station in Chicago, WXRT played these guys a lot. Of course, if Lin Bremer made it into work after a concert and all night/morning drinkin with the boys. Funniest was when the boys also came into the studio after one of those nights. Good stuff. ♥

[@andyinoregon]

@@paulbutler3330 Great memory, Paul. Saw them live on a perfect summer afternoon at Portland's Waterfront Park. They sounded as good live as on their records.

[@LunForever]

That's exacctly my opinion!

[@montpelee]

TOTALLY AGREEE !! The 80s was and will forever BE the best years of my life !!!!

[@romy4858]

Yep. I hear you.

[@fionamessenger460]

Del Amitri - wrote the happiest sad songs ever. Genius really.

[@techidna-h9t]

Another good example of this is "Harpoon" by the Australian band Jebediah.

[@wvman2374]

yeah they'd have the most upbeat music with the most depressing lyrics, thats what I loved about them! Its never too late to be alone...

[@williamlangan5902]

Not to mention the most sarcastic lyrics. "You've been seeing S.O.S. when it's really just your alarm clock reading 5:05."

[@claytonpascoe480]

7 years later. Still one of the happiest, sad songs ever.

[@romy4858]

@@techidna-h9t Thanks mate. I will check it out

[@1243maui]

I listen to this song every day, sometimes twice a day. Who knew a band from Glasgow, Scotland could write and perform such memorable music 😂

[@rjjcms1]

There have been numerous great bands and artists from Glasgow. Ever heard of Gerry Rafferty,to name one example?

[@thebeermann]

Del Amitri, one of the most under rated bands to come out of the 80's/90's. It's all about the writing isn't it? Finely crafted songs with great lyrics and catchy melodies and bridges. And Mr Currie's voice is an absolute treat to the ears. Dig a little deeper into their catalog, you will find many a gem.

[@GaryBucknall-zz5ot]

under rated not by me dude , loved the guy`s

[@shakes307]

Some songs get old and tired. Not this fcking banger! From the first time and still love this song. It tickles my soul. Thank You x

[@stingray4real]

Del Amitri are the most underrated band that came out of Scotland.

[@paddypoolfc3579]

What a top top band. Cant believe they haven't got massive. Been listening for 20 years.

[@bridgetraju4426]

A break up song that sounds like a Christmas Carol :)) Genius!!

[@Bell-ls1ob]

Just heard a blast of this on Mortimer and Whitehouse Hogmany Fishing . I havent heard this for years so just had to listen to the whole track here and remember how good it was. It really should have more airplay its such a fantastic banging song. Such an amazing sound and talent.

[@rjjcms1]

It got a fair bit of airplay where I was in the spring of 1990,when it was released following their chart breathrough earlier that year with Nothing Ever Happens. Sadly,it stalled just outside the Top 40 when it should have been much bigger.

[@regallax137]

Still enjoying in 2024...who's with me?

[@glennspencer]

I’m Here and Now

[@michellelouise6769]

Yep

[@kevgoeswandering8488]

me

[@VeritasAequitas65]

Hell yeah, remember the 1st time I heard this in 1990. Kick ass tune, great band 👌

[@johnderatt3168]

Takes me back to my divorce in 1991 - So apt

[@willritter4076]

the late 80s/early 90s is kind of a lost era in music... there were a lot of bands from that period, and Del Amitri is a prime example, that didn't really fit in with either decade. This song in particular is a masterpiece and it should have been a lot bigger.

[@jps1140]

This is a great song but listen to the whole album. Waking Hours is one of my top ten albums of all time. Every song is amazing. Great songwriting.

[@lbowen9913]

I'm with you on this John.

[@toddzino58]

Agree 100%.

[@rickypalmer3271]

Ain't it so!!!!!

[@diehardhushfan]

John you are so right all the tracks are great

[@paulself8698]

And me, totally agree John.

[@jolenecarney7514]

Listening to these songs again as I am entering my 59’s, makes me realize all of the beautiful times in life that I was blessed with experiencing!!!! Makes me realize how wonderful life is as we grow older, how all stages of life are a gift of memories to look back on!!!

[@Partyinglikeits1999]

I am exactly the same. I appreciate life more than ever. I’ll be 59 in June 2023. It’s kinda of bittersweet……I feel like time has flown by so fast. Where did the years go. Now that I’m at this age I wish I could have my time back but enjoy it more and not be angst with worry/concern/doubt cos in the end it all works out. Ahhhhhhhhh

[@pauljordan4452]

​@@Partyinglikeits1999 Does it? I'm 40 this year, self employed, have a disability and am celibate due to rejection.

[@Partyinglikeits1999]

@@pauljordan4452 things didn’t work out like they do in the Hollywood stories. I’m 58 and single over 15 years. Haven’t met someone compatible. I meant the things you worry about as 20 yr olds.

[@opus2024]

I remembered this song from the early 1990’s when I was on the road as a salesman. It was before the internet , and I never looked into who performed it. It sounds like American Country music and it makes you want to hear it over and over. All those years ago and then I heard it at a gas station in Northern Kentucky in the summer of 2023. Shazam solved the mystery of who it was that performed it. I wouldn’t have guessed that Del Amitri was a Scottish band. Great , great song!

[@bobdooggie]

They used to play this a lot when it came out where I lived in Illinois

[@jimrauh3584]

The way that Justin holds that note on Goodbyeeee-eye-eye-eye is absolutely stunning and wonderfully emotive singing.

[@patriciawright8786]

A friend dragged me to a DEL AMITRI concert in Boulder, CO. 24 yrs ago. It was such a GREAT show, nobody would leave. So, they kept coming out, & they started to sing Led Zeppelin songs. That was also GREAT! I LOVE this band.

[@allanbillingham7481]

Led Zeppelin songs what a night mare

[@SiRhodesDriverTraining]

I'd complete forgotten about this song till I was shopping in Food Warehouse and they played it. I'm glad there was only the staff there as I found myself singing along to it. I can remember the lyrics to this from 30 years ago but still forgot some of my shopping.

[@stevefrommalton]

Waking Hours remains one of my favourite albums of all time. Uplifting music, depressing lyrics. Genius!

[@1971wizzard]

This album defines a time in my life of highs, and lows, and del Ametri were there to carry me emotionally… I just love them… I was very I’ll and this band’s music encompasses everything that I was feeling in 1990….

[@suecondon1685]

Blimey, just heard a snippet of this on Gone Fishing! I forgot how much I loved it ❤

[@montpelee]

Used to listen to this song at night on a hit program in the radio when everyone was sleeping…I was was 13….now Im 46….and my wife Nimmi is next to me listening to my old memories with me :-) Life is so amazing…and this music was part of mine….seigh :-)

[@manojkhatry7279]

Del Amitri...................great going.

[@MrDjGaze]

Lyrically brilliant, jusr a brilliant tune, justin currie class.

[@aribahombre2942]

So much musical talent in this terrific band . They deserve to be MUCH MORE famous .

[@annlonsdale]

Top toon from the 80s

[@borderlord]

Can't believe this didn't get to # 1 ...such a Classic!

[@iamtomkills]

Possibly the greatest band that never had their U2 or Zep or Queen moment. If you listen to waking hours album today you’d swear it was written in 2020 during covid. Possibly a little too ahead of their time. Just brilliant.

[@richardroneill9799]

One of the best pop songs ever written

[@bigg7047]

There first album is a classic. Still after at least 30 years I still listen to it…

[@starless4146]

Feel like I'm on a roller Coaster this camera goes Everywhere! @_@

[@JeffCondon49]

Terrific song! Still holds up.

[@Katrinawitch]

What a great song! Heard it many times on the independent alt station at the New Jersey shore back in the day, 106.3. Sadly, the station is no longer. I wish these guys got more play in the US.

[@brianwade879]

My first concert no alcohol in 10 years. My buddy decided to buy 2 tickets to this Scottish Band, I think it was at the Riv. Uptown. It was fantastic. So good. They rocked ! My countryman ! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@vinylman1970]

Great song! Great Band.... Should have conquered the world! Change everything is one of the best records of ALL TIME. Period. Song writing, musicians, emotion, dynamics. it is perfect

[@richarde1355]

Incredible song, incredible band...

[@BrenMac93]

I actually just heard this song for the 1st time about a year or so ago. I was flipping through radio stations and stopped on this one. It instantly gave me a feeling of being back in my early childhood years even though I didn't know who the artist was or when it was released. Man, music just isn't what it used to be.

[@Dean-pt4qn]

Why has this not got millions of views love this song so underrated.

[@itsdeadalive6730]

nearly 27 years ago this song came out.....kinda like yesterday, Warp-Speed!!!!!

[@maxhutton1624]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍 gd times while it lasted 😢

[@alexandraberry2451]

I played this song over and over to my husband every time we had a row! 26 years later we are still at it ha ha

[@neo6709]

Waking Hours, what an underrated record, brilliant

[@davidmcilveen4584]

Brilliant album!

[@Jenny-dy9oi]

Great band love their music, so talented

[@paulmorgan5661]

Awesome. And with sideburns like two pieces of Weetabix stuck to the sides of his face...majestic! A great, great song by a great, great band! Scotland’s finest!

[@eckyboy9395]

Have you had your weetabix 🤣🤣🤣

[@wayneanderson2523]

You'd think it's from the sixties

[@wiejetze8397]

The opener of "Waking Hours" (my first D. A. album) an my start to a new universe! This song was the ignition and the album the beginning of a never ending love story. DA is my favorite band of all times. They're one of kind!

[@tomb6167]

In 1989 I used to have tis tape on my Walkman and stroll the streets,of Federal Way WA with this song on. Slow breaking up hard to do

[@HurricaneDb]

cant believe this only got to number 43,reminds me of my 1st job ever,a paint & decorator at 17,£70 a week quid in my back burner to get hammered ;-) 20 years on i cant stop playing it...awesome.

[@chowpuppy4537]

Seems like an appropriate music video to watch while setting the clocks back one hour for Daylight Savings.

[@scooternutmick]

This got stuck in my head because of Coles radio. Great song! People still like Del Amitri.

[@jou812]

The last to know got me, that album is brilliant everything is great the songs and musicianship. So many people need this band in there life they touch your soul thank you

[@simoncasson3327]

Saw a Caledonian duo last week playing some super covers from the 80's... I remembered Del Amitri: what a great band, and mahoosively under-rated.

[@Sunburst75]

It's frightening this was made 35 years ago. Feels like a few years just and the songs by Del Amitri, never tire of them.

[@amandaphillips3811]

such an underated band in their time, i loved them back in the 80s/90s and the songs still sound great today

[@dianeharrison4975]

Love this

[@thomashampton758]

I saw them at the Old St. Pat's block party in Chicago and they were just amazing. One of the best shows that I ever saw. We just missed them when they played at Edinburgh Castle when I visited Scotland in 2018. One of the most underrated and unappreciated bands ever..

[@scottishwomble1988]

Definitely one of the best Scottish songs ever!

[@reneeandresen6529]

I totally love that cutie singing

[@MrLibra56]

I used to play this when Spring ahd arrived - driving around with the car window down, full blast - soaking up the first warm days of Spring

[@mattduncan2575]

Seeing these guys in red rock Colorado tomorrow. 🎉

[@wolfzill2331]

This is a beautiful song

[@lisalove9589]

Completely forgot that I really like this band. Such a bummer that nothing else happened.

[@JenniferLewis-mc3il]

Del amitri still my fav band. Waking hours my best album ever! So underrated.

[@sherrithomas5667]

Would have loved to of seen these guys play!!! Love it all!! Talent and good looks!! Geez😮

[@kathihoffmeister642]

One of the most underrated bands EVER!!

[@jessmt3265]

Takes me right back to my childhood and road tripping around Australia with my family. Best times, awesome music 💯

[@alastairbrewster4274]

I used to have hair like Mr Currie now I’m bald but the music is timeless

[@456chompy]

glad to say i saw them live...at their peak..brilliant!!

[@retroj25]

I went to a trivia night last night & I was the only one there who had heard of this group ... Sad

[@wvman2374]

to this day I still rate knowledge of del amitri to be a significant indicator of a persons quality and worth.

[@ndbrookes]

That's so sad - this was when Stock Aiken and Waterman were pumping there dross out too.

[@mereditharbon9918]

I had him as a personal friend back on My Space. Have ALWAYS loved his songs

[@lbowen9913]

Shocking. Must have been some poor quizers there and/or a problem with the age group who attended.

[@humanalsowritterstephanie2195]

Never knew..

[@lynseybell4858]

love this song grew up listening to them I was 8 when this came out reminds me of my mum gbnf

[@delores6458]

So underated. Same with the proclaimers 😢

[@LunForever]

Great song from one of my all-time favourite albums! Can't believe that they will bring out a new !

[@drewwalker59]

andyinoregon You were correct 10 years ago.... Im still loving this masterpiece in 2022 (thumbs WAAY up)

[@DCHurlford1]

Bought the album Waking Hours on vinyl back in 1990. A timeless, classic collection of melodic songs which have stood the test of the time.

[@MarcHarrisx]

i love this band... have since '89

[@brianwade879]

Rocking Banjo !

[@kevinmorrison9165]

this is the song that got me through so many breakup i my life, love del Amitri,

[@JSCarie1983]

Great underrated band.

[@benbutler8608]

I just flashed on who these guys remind me of. "Beatles 65" "Beatles for sale"! Late 1964 to early 1966, that phase. They don't sound the same or image them. It's more in the styling of the songs, and the spirit. I'm just listening to other things they have done, for the first time, other than "Roll To Me". I missed out on a lot of good stuff. I grew up in the Beatlemania era, way over the top now. There's a brightness, a positiveness that brings me back to the Beatles songs. Only the one they wrote, not the covers. Wish I could describe it better, That's all I got.

[@MrMowww1]

A kickass song!

[@n33wom]

Got one of their albums for £1 in a poundland store a few months ago >.< listened to it... bought everything thay had ever done the next day.

[@noeleenkelly6118]

This has been my favourite song since it's release in 89. Everything about it is beyond brilliant. Justin's voice, the lyrics and especially the magical sounds of the variety of instruments. Love love love Del Amitri.

[@dustybin1969]

Vastly underrated band. Thanks for sharing this vid.

[@timstring344]

I agree completely with you. A great band with a good singer and the lyrics of the songs make sense, too.

[@GavinRussell59]

I wish that This full band would get back together and play the fantastic music they have played for years !!! This is real music and sounds just as good on an acoustic set let alone elec guitars and all

[@horse5407]

Loving that BANJO

[@anthonyfletcher5870]

These songs and years were better

[@Creaulx]

Oh, man - how right you are.

[@dominewimbury2039]

Definitely

[@escdelesp]

90' MCAS Tustin, Tustin CA. My 1st duty station. Playin on the PX intercom...brings back good memories

[@formula1raptor]

What a bloody great tune! LOVE IT!

[@giannvit]

Man... how good id this....

[@romy4858]

For my beautiful cousin Mark. He loved this song. And he was a Metal Head.

[@shirlibrooks3410]

Amazing Scottish talent ❤️ we have some of the best ❤️❤️

[@markportwood4045]

They are the only band I know that have not aged.

[@dianeharrison4975]

love this,got it on my phone and earphones in.. ,when I play it I can't stop rocking out in the street,I ll get locked up,haha x

[@barrymarxx1996]

+Diane Harrison Ahh No you wont , If they locked people up for that , I'd never get out , HaaHaaHaa !!!

[@travlynn08]

Typical situation...a group we like has a song/video not available until we are many years older...The thing is ..we like the music just as much even though we are much older!

[@gavinrussell9242]

del amitri great band great music come back

[@gary9426]

Awesome!

[@bsa406]

Great to hear this after such a long time!

[@macedonianhungguy]

This was. Great music from better times