Flying Pickets - Only You

The Flying Pickets is a British a cappella vocal group, that had a surprise number one hit in 1983 in the UK singles chart, with their cover of Yazoo's track - "Only You".
This song appears in the last scene of the Wong Kar-Wai's film "Fallen Angels".
More info:
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[@donallen1384]

Here I am January 2024, listening to the old songs, no mobile phone, 80 years old, but still enjoying the old songs.

[@Jez-Hero24]

Isn't it funny as a fellow young man that kids look at us with the you know nothing look,and I look back with a tear in my eye thinking that they've been robbed of a time when musician's made us feel part of our world and could enjoy life with little restriction on living life. I for one don't envy their future in the new world.

[@rayparsons1062]

Totally agree with you great music.

[@ravenmadd1343]

@@Jez-Hero2454 now, still hooked on 80's music :) Also old movies where the story mattered more than the special effects. I grew up when the home computer was basically a games machine for kids. Now work in IT and just seeing where that's going scares the hell out of me. Our grandchildren will be tracked and managed from cradle to grave, they will never know different because that will be their world, they will be conditioned by it. Artificial Intelligence will make that so much easier and so will be open to abuse by those who seek power. We complain that kids don't understand what we had, the simplicity of life, having real friends and no phones etc. but unfortunately we made the world we live in. We developed all the tech so some people could get rich while others buy things they don't really need and often can't really afford. We built a quick buzz economy where people buy things to get a quick fix of short lived happiness before chasing the next thing. We drove economies to the point where our kids can't buy a home and couples both have to work so, as a result, no one looks after their own children anymore. That's what I find saddest. We had a great childhood because we poor by comparison to today. Yet a house was within reach on a single income. We also knew our parents instead of a caretaker. We work to give our kids everything and as a result they have so little of any real value and they have little value on what they do have that is valuable such as family, friends, respect,youth, good music, risk, fun. Yep, not looking forward to that future but there are more years behind me than in front :D

[@donna4976]

HERE ALSO.. LISTENING TOO AND SENDING LOVE..!

[@northscrow9316]

Old geezer. i hear you. im not as old, but here we are. give some recommendations! whats next?

[@bon4243]

The old days with no money no jobs, no Internet no mobile phones, just people listening to good music and taking the time to talk and be with each other, and it was 100 times better than it is now.

[@debbieporter8610]

It Was Fun And So Happy

[@philipwilliams5808]

Unless you were gay or Black or Asian or had Polio or cancer or smallpox, or had worked half your life in a soon to be closed, steel works or coal mine, or were abused by teachers, or clergy or sports coaches, the list goes on. Yes, great times for lucky people like me, a nightmare for too many others. Let's not whitewash the past because we still enjoy the music

[@marcharrison1970]

@@philipwilliams5808 You're not getting the concept of nostalgia. Otherwise anything is better than being a Polish Jew on a one way trip to Treblinka December 1942.

[@bentob1ox]

Blame the neo-liberals for making everything about capital.

[@Desertfox170]

Good time s

[@ianrae1546]

My dad loved this song. He passed away, June 8th 2022. RIP dad ❤

[@heathertaylor-nicholson9387]

*Hugs* So sorry for your loss xxxx

[@ianrae1546]

@@heathertaylor-nicholson9387 Thank you

[@user-jo2gf4em6b]

He saw the best times...All the best

[@ianrae1546]

@@user-jo2gf4em6b Thank you

[@aldorfc220]

My gran died on the 9th June 2022 and its never easy especially Christmas coming up 💔

[@ThomasCassonActor]

This transports me back to sleepy Christmas holidays, Woolworth's lights, new toys, family, and food. Beautiful memories.

[@danjones3727]

What a perfect comment

[@michaelasmith4489]

❤️

[@beendoneagain]

Great days indeed!

[@barrywatts5018]

You couldn't beat Woolies for getting you into the Xmas spirit when they put the decorations out....

[@Sjmby95]

Woolworth has gone

[@yokotoki]

I cant listen to this song without remembering Fallen Angels... The ending tho.. Good times..

[@futuresmiles5797]

THAT’s where I heard it too!! Thank you, song popped into my head this morning out of nowhere

[@wonderfulfable]

Its the perfect song played as Michelle Reis & Takeshi Kaneshiro ride out into the rising morning sun.

[@yokotoki]

@@wonderfulfable ikr!! The deleted scene tho 😔

[@yokotoki]

@@futuresmiles5797 this is the sign that you should rewatch it again....

[@fllicksick]

Possibly the most romantic movie ending of all time

[@jonescathy051]

Me and my brother washing dishes on a Sunday listening to the chart show on radio 1 and this came on as number one and the snow suddenly started falling in fact we watched it via the yellow street light cascading down by time the song had finished the whole garden was white about about a couple of inches thick. It was the most Christmassey I has ever felt in my whole life . Thank you for the memory.

[@Robutube1]

Such are the bookmarks in our lives Cathy. Thanks for sharing one of yours.

[@mattpage3489]

Wow that is amazing! Beautiful memory

[@terrymurphy66]

Cracking song

[@darylv49]

Amazing... that music from decades ago, can recall memories so clearly, as if it were only yesterday. Loved and miss the 80’s life seemed so much simpler then.

[@susanandrew6453]

What a lovely, vivid memory you shared: thank you!

[@philfernley]

We’re 8 Dads whose children play in the local Under 8s football team. It’s become a tradition that, at Christmas, we’ll all meet up in the local boozer and have an evening of pints and banter. It’s a small village in the North-West, so it only has the one pub with about 5 ales on draught. We love it because it’s not moved on from the 80s - the carpet alone could induce a seizure and gaudy, foil Christmas decorations are strewn about the place, as though a bricklayer has thrown them up in 5 minutes to add a bit of décor to the place. I turned 42 two days ago, yet the place makes me feel 8 again, as I remember my own Dad, Grandad and other family members regularly descend upon the place. I’d be given a couple of quid to go and play on the slot machine or tap a packet of cheese and onion to enjoy with my coke. Happy times.x Last night, we’re all sat there, pints of John Smiths aplenty, and this very song comes on. You’ve never seen 8 fully grown men get glassy-eyed so fast as we’re all transported back to our working-class, council estate Christmases. The Pogues does the same, but you hear it so much these days it’s ten-a-penny. This song - this version of this song - really takes you there. 7 pints later and it’s a chippy tea on the walk home. We’ll do the same again next Christmas. Hope The Pickets make an appearance.

[@CeCeCanapee]

♥

[@miragre9205]

I really enjoyed reading your story, beautiful! God bless

[@philfernley]

@@miragre9205 Thank you ;)

[@andyb8909]

Lovely stuff Phil, made me want to be there too!

[@reginagargan2543]

Wow, lovely memory and so well written 👏

[@patrickkelly6590]

There's not many songs actually make me cry.. This is one... Missed opportunity's, lost connection's, people I will never see again, place's I miss and the passing of time that I can never get back...

[@sandrac815]

patrick kelly...Beautifully said....❤️Many of us feel the same like you do...remenber that, hopefully this simple words of mine will help...

[@johnchambers9836]

I'm totally with you here

[@KC-sm7gm]

Fuck yeah bro. 💯%

[@gezzadude7881]

Yea man, alot of us can relate there. Time just keep's passing and we are just left with memories. This song also brings a tear to my eye as it makes my mind drift back to times I had and like you said, Missed opportunity's, lost connections and people that will never see again. Time passes and it's an emotional ride in life as we go through it. I guess you gotta just be strong and keep rollin on. Anyways yea well said man, I totallly can relate just like alot of other's do.

[@stanfraser6410]

My sentiments exactly. An ageless song

[@rizkysharadin7606]

Fallen angels brought me here This music makes the ending even more powerful

[@alanandconnielast]

Demons? What a moron.

[@ryanoneiljohnson8743]

@@alanandconnielast what's he meant was a Wong Kar Wai's film called Fallen Angels. You should watch it, so nice and beautiful through its cinematography.

[@jebediahchagels]

@@alanandconnielast You tried it

[@MikeJoints]

yeah

[@evanparrafx]

Wong Kar-Wai uses music so perfectly you'd think they were written for his movies. Beautiful song for a beautiful ending.

[@finnmacaodhain7103]

These guys started singing professionally to raise funds for families during the Miners Strike of 1984.

[@chokdeemaak]

Finn Mac Aodhain NUM loyal to the last

[@gilbertholden2249]

Finn Mac Aodhain That is were the group name came from.

[@wingkitloh7724]

my respect

[@marcelamichot4850]

At least something positive for Mrs Thatcher ?

[@gregslow1]

Wow! And then they had their no. 1 hit in 1983! Truly amazing. These things don't happen anymore these days.

[@donnacattell6426]

Who is still listening to this in 2021, beautiful memories, my mom bought me this when I was 14, the sad thing was she was deaf, a song to remember❤️

[@jlessien3826]

I just did. Brought back some good memories about my childhood times.

[@Aidensfieldcop]

I still love to listen to this song, it’s really great!

[@michelelavender1967]

Me in Athens Greece xxx

[@janbuba6339]

I'm 34 and I love this song 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@martincrockford5175]

@@janbuba6339 I’m 32, timeless music...... 👍

[@rhinopower3904]

The most underrated band ever in history. Absolutely unreal vocals never ever gets old

[@lizbayly4994]

I agree. A super band and yes, so underrated

[@csabazsemlye793]

Yes, its a very good band, and a good clip, but its underrated.

[@markfox1545]

More cretins saying something massively successful is underrated. Have you ever had an original thought?

[@rhinopower3904]

@@markfox1545 who you calling cretins you fkin idiot why bother posting that what a 🤡

[@peterhorscroft1645]

agree COMPLETELY!!!

[@rasxkolnikov]

Fallen Angels 🥀

[@mrsmith7936]

netflix wanker

[@markrobert9915]

@@mrsmith7936 no need to call someone a wanker lol

[@rexcaradog6687]

Rhamen

[@user-ee8cr6dc8s]

I am a 68yo man, this song is so evocative, wonderful memories still moves me today 2023

[@NightsAndDays]

i just finished Fallen Angels and this song got stuck in my head. It's fascinating how art can bring us such pain and longing...

[@siddharthatri]

I had heard this cover years ago. But even I finished watching Fallen Angels just now, and I had to come back to this magnificent song...!!

[@applejackpho3771]

I always finish the credits when I watch Fallen Angels. Saw the movie as a teenager back in 1998 and I watch it again every few years.

[@tjpotvin]

Such an amazing ending, this song is perfect for it as well. Masterpiece of a movie.

[@kevinsanders4514]

2023 and I still come back to this song to remind me of the good old days

[@aaroncirullo8563]

The original and best version. I remember when this first came out. I have loved it ever since. 2023 and its still the best version

[@eti2411]

Not seeking songs, seeking memories

[@skydreamer4225]

Same

[@hansfp]

Just talking to my mate about the video said it reminds me of old times, good old pubs, oh those days....

[@AnglOsAxOn2]

@@aaroncirullo8563 Yazoo first performed this song written by Vince Clark who was a group member.

[@MrDayjur]

Brian Hibbard, no ego, just a quiet man, sings this with his band mates, so magically. Simply iconic.

[@hereforthemusic]

Absolutely! RIP Brian 💔

[@hereforthemusic]

@MR MISTER I've not seen that but, I did see him in the TV series Making Out & yes a he was a good actor.

[@brucedickinson2207]

And he was at it with Deirdre Barlow

[@patrickkelly6590]

He was in Coronation Street for a while not alot of people know that.. Rip

[@FrankBacon-us6vv]

​@@patrickkelly6590I remember him. Doug Murray, he worked at the garage with Kevin back in the mid nineties. I was only a kid but that's how good he was that I still remember his name nearly 30 years later!

[@MrRonsof]

Thumbs up if you're listening to this magic song...

[@lisascarrott6142]

Love this song classic

[@c.collins6859]

Comments like this are killing comment sections on old songs. Fuck off mate

[@ameliacullen389]

Brilliant

[@stevegoodall8136]

it reminds me always that everyone has a touch of greatness. Ido mean everyone :)

[@sofiaabdulsatar]

Heard this song again after 34 years. Brought out so many memories.

[@fasterthanbulls-officialyo3009]

This was number one when my dad died in 1983... an absolutely beautiful song ❤❤❤ xxx

[@PolarbearKA]

just voices. no need for more. perfect.

[@claudiakatz-palme9708]

right 😎

[@michaelthomas3314]

I remember when this fine tune which did'nt need fine tuneing first came out my Nanna Ruby would not have it that it was done Acapella and no instruments were used RIP Nan but you was mistaken! Still Luvs Yah Tho

[@juniperbreeze1204]

This song is the ONLY thing that helps me when I am having a panic attack... Idk why, but singing along with this version, calms me... I absolutely LOVE this song... This version...

[@andrewmcgregor4915]

Stay calm jen. Your not alone

[@andrewmcgregor4915]

Call me

[@polar315]

Keep yearning for times to be like the 80s again. Will not happen but, was such a wonderful time

[@martymoo82]

I love this song

[@katwright4626]

This was my best friend's favourite tune.....he died not long ago so this tune has memories

[@NewRootsHairUK]

I have to keep reminding myself there is no music here, just the voices. Incredible.

[@eclectica1]

+Chester Fields But there are synthesizers in the background.

[@NewRootsHairUK]

***** No. There isn't any music.

[@eclectica1]

There are synths in the background right at the very beginning.

[@NewRootsHairUK]

***** Well I can't hear them. This record was sold in the 1980s on the basis it was voices only.

[@gorgolyt]

+Chester Fields Stop arguing dude, anybody with a pair of ears can tell that there are synths throughout this song. They are pretty obvious at 2:20 for example. You can also confirm this by spending twenty seconds on Wikipedia.

[@claudiakatz-palme9708]

Hello from Berlin, German - had the pleasure to see them live here 😍

[@marktonge4225]

❤🙏❤

[@lindareidy2091]

Still love listening to this song.

[@walterarmstrong899]

Makes me think of my lovely wife,i had this at her passing in 2010 i keep thinking of her she loved it as i did beautiful.

[@timothycarlisle4987]

My wife died 2014 played this at her Memorial Service

[@phoebe_2007]

My uncle died back in 2018 and this was one of his favourite songs

[@janeopie1045]

Hug xx

[@tombriggs9535]

Lost my dad in 2010 and this reminds me of him

[@jujubees5855]

**raises my glass to your missus and my mister

[@gorgolyt]

I love the idea of six old boozers in a pub spontaneously breaking into melancholy angelic chorus.

[@Tommyblueeyes]

+Ryan Denziloe I dont think mid 30s is classified as "old" these days.

[@xr6lad]

I love the idea of someone sitting under a dart board while someone else is throwing darts and not expecting to get hit...

[@typontrhunpontrhun1053]

Dai Woods brilliant 10+

[@goddambitch12]

haha me too.x

[@dlp2006]

Ryan Denziloe aa

[@atmywitsend1984]

Nostalgia overload. Nearly 40 years on it still amazes me that all we hear are human voices. My little brother loved this. At the time I didn't appreciate it as I probably should have. The song is insanely beautiful,but what really gets me is the image of a pub that I rarely see anymore. I didn't appreciate it at the time. What I would pay to spend a few hours in a pub like that now,without all of of the cynicism and technological intrusions of the modern world pub.

[@yute-hube779]

Maybe they still exist abroad in those "English" pubs.

[@seamusegan7127]

Just remember it happened an it all ways will because of this song

[@MrSoma]

Where's your little brother...being one myself..;.:)

[@atmywitsend1984]

@@MrSoma Sadly he died in 1994 at the age of 24. It makes the memory more poignant.

[@neilhayz1555]

Fagans, The Grapes, Fat Cat. All in Sheffield, all great pubs you can have a quiet pint or 4.

[@ianblinkybill4559]

Just using their voices to take us to another place. Just beyond perfect

[@claudiakatz-palme9708]

Aint that great - Hello from Berlin, Germany😎

[@arseniolupin8851]

who's listening this beautiful song today again thumbs up forever !!!

[@brendamartin6402]

Went to see them in concet 1984. Was heavily pregnant and they signed photo over my BUMP...the lead singer lived incardiff and my daughter saw him often. Sadly he died couple of years ago. Still have their photo and cd. Really good guys, wonderful harmony.

[@kristianyrjola]

I am.

[@kimberleywhitchurch2700]

Today I heard it for the first time: it was used as the recessional music for a friend's funeral.

[@garryn6224]

@@kimberleywhitchurch2700 Every time you hear this in the future you will think of them.

[@pearsekinchella560]

Me

[@loungejay8555]

This is part of the rich tapestry of British culture and music.

[@karlosthejackel69]

History is Getting less rich by the day, and rewrote it would appear

[@dominickroberts4653]

@@karlosthejackel69 Sadly yes.

[@nothingtoseeheremovealong]

My dad loved this version. It takes me back to much simpler but happier times. Brilliantly done

[@jamiestevens5598]

My dad it too !happy times then also x

[@bapete5159]

Better times.....now it’s Crap...not many decent Pubs.....or Working Mans Clubs.....now knocked down and made into Flats.....👍🇬🇧☹️

[@thesnowman9474]

Amazing vocals and amazing version of this song. RIP Brian Hibbard

[@danjones3727]

😭😭😭😭

[@johns3512]

This is, hands down, the best version of this song.

[@stephenkeegan5625]

Version ? It's their song u fool

[@corbindallas18]

@@stephenkeegan5625 kzbin.info/www/bejne/emiyh41jeMyAra8

[@pitstop7157]

Stíofán Mac Aogáin it was by Yazoo. This is a cover.

[@woodworkingphoto8083]

Hahaha at the bloke who thinks this is their song

[@tangentarc7477]

@@stephenkeegan5625 It's Yazoo's song. It's even written in the description, you muppet.

[@michelleprie2854]

A capella at its very BEST!!! Just heavenly... 💖

[@markfox1545]

A capella? Which capella is that? Ohhh ACAPELLA!

[@michelleprie2854]

@@markfox1545 😂👏😂

[@luisrivas9034]

It's not exactly 'a cappella': the arrangements are instrumental.

[@bigbasil1908]

Yeah listening to it now screams samples and a synth. Bahahahaha @@luisrivas9034 It seemed so good at the time

[@slyfawkes7772]

Thank you Wong Kar Wai for not allowing me to live my life ignorant of the existence of this masterpiece.

[@kathdavis8059]

I used to work where this was filmed. Brian Hibbard was a real genuine guy who had time for everyone, another lovely human gone too soon. 🎶♥️Xx

[@mistofoles]

You did ? Where was it filmed ?

[@Ajis1520]

I searched this song for hours, only knowing the "pa ra ra ra, pa ra ra ra' Thank God I got it at last.

[@9w2xyz]

listen to the Alison Moyet original.

[@donna4976]

😉❤️ it was a classic !

[@pcon71]

@@9w2xyz Both versions are great. One of the cases, I cant choose which version I like best.

[@nabbuko_tv]

Yep, same here 🙂

[@elo_4ever634]

Thumbs Up If You Loved It Back Then AND STILL DO TODAY ?

[@muhammadalieesaa3379]

Yes

[@darkside8072]

Rock on brother (60)

[@renate8290]

Thumbs up! I'm sure my dad would agree. He used to play this in the car when we were on holiday (and I love it now because of that).

[@Sxnhs]

Paul Timmins I love people like you. lots of respect

[@elo_4ever634]

@@Sxnhs thanks darlin' and me you xx

[@TheKangues]

I lost my wife a year and a half ago. This song is the one that keeps me safe from sadness and madness

[@thevirus7368]

This always makes me cry from when I was a little kid until today. I don't care if people take the piss. It's almost beach boys perfection, absolutely heartbreaking 💔. Peace to you all. Merry Xmas.

[@mattsmith8788]

True mate true

[@suumcuique4530]

its the first tine i hear it and i can’t stop crying

[@danjones3727]

Same

[@blaze_fern2680]

Always makes me cry as well, no idea why, just find it hauntingly beautiful.

[@mikejohnson2638]

totally gay bro man up ffs

[@SensationalBanana]

England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland... how many GREAT classics you have given us!

[@MrZinego1]

Very true my friend

[@inspirationworks8357]

Thank God for the Celts ! I am American but have all of those in my heritage -- all four leaves of the clover. Plus A healthy dose of Scandinavian. 💚☘🍀☘🍀☘💚

[@kentpaul188]

Your welcome mate 🙂

[@sjk666]

Nothing says Christmas like the Flying Pickets Only You

[@johnodriscoll4180]

Yes you're so right

[@erwinboodhoo338]

2023 and still loving this, my absolute favorite version❤

[@lost4491]

a 14 yrs old me searching for 80's and 90's songs. aaa what a masterpiecee.

[@pcon71]

Well most of 80's tunes are masterpieces!

[@limaozukum8493]

True...

[@Herrera_70]

Fallen angels brought me here!

[@holku1990]

same! such a wonderful movie!

[@samueljjgosling1376]

Best film ever

[@user-eu6dy4lz4n]

Great ending.

[@lucyonthediamondplanet]

💚

[@karlojankovic4679]

Me too. Didn’t like the movie that much, but the ending scene was excellent.

[@gordonpeden6234]

Worked in the UK Coal mines in the 70's Thank you!!!

[@suzawilo]

No. Thank you for your hard work🙏🏽❤️

[@user-nv5sn3tb4e]

backbone of a nation. thank you.

[@Clara12111]

Listening in June 2024. Love this song was born in 1980. Great music.

[@dougaldouglas8842]

Wonderful, absolutely wonderful and glad to have lived through this era of such magnificent music as this.

[@rajeevpaltrow8728]

I remember this being the Christmas no1 back in the 80s. Loved it along with Vince Clark’s original for yazoo. Man the 80s was a great time to be a kid

[@Ju1ian10001]

Loved growing up in the 80's (born in 77, so was 6 or there about's when this reached no1

[@eightieslivenow7579]

even better time to be in your 20's in the clubs listening and dancing to the most amazing decade of music

[@glynprice3815]

@@eightieslivenow7579 you got that right

[@gilesnewman9845]

Did ye like that?!

[@helenakatic1690]

Yes it was great unforgettable and happy time😀😀😀😀

[@victorianomadmadison5205]

bring back these days please such a brilliant years

[@donalbonar3438]

tracie iles awesome

[@connieclancy2176]

classic lives on forever👍

[@matthewoliver6655]

Indeed

[@Nautilus1972]

The Eighties were shite!

[@johnodriscoll4180]

Me too

[@thesocialmediascientistmbe]

In one word, Fucking Wow. One of the only moments in history when a copy is actually far, far better than the original.

[@craiglewis6145]

One of my best memories was being involved in the filming of the Welsh soap opera, Pobol y Cwm. During a break in filming, which was on location, Brian Hibbard fired up the karaoke machine in the pub and sang this ( although it was the Yazoo version) right in front of me. It was absolutely amazing! The lead singer of the Flying Pickets singing this about 2 metres away. Although when he finished his words were " f***, that's higher than I remember!". He was such a nice down to earth guy.

[@stefanahlhorn9937]

Oh boy, what a wonderful memory! Thanks for sharing.

[@johnhall8516]

I still watch pobol y cwm,(peopl of the valley).

[@craiglewis6145]

@@johnhall8516 I used to be an "extra" on there quite regularly years ago. I also met and had a couple of cigarettes with Francis Rossi from Status Quo when I was filming PYC. He was filming a show with Owen Money.

[@ryankavanghnew-in4fk]

This guy was in twin town wasn't he ? 😊

[@craiglewis6145]

@@ryankavanghnew-in4fk yes he was.

[@deribrown]

I miss pubs looking like that!

[@spigot993]

Doesn't seem to have changed much, it's the Colby Arms at Gipsy Hill, London.

[@donalbonar3438]

Deri Brown can't beat the old time's

[@leegarrett6692]

I’ve been in there recently and it’s not much different. Less singing though.

[@poisonpixie1146]

There are a few like this where I live

[@ashyclaret]

I might walk in there one day and go "Ba da da da!".

[@paulken11]

A great talent who is no longer with us. Its a pity that his passing was overlooked by the media. Barely a mention....sad

[@allanfriskow5479]

Love this song great version

[@mattphillips2454]

I met Brian a couple of times. Lovely fella, always happy to stop and chat. Sadly missed. RIP butty. 🕊

[@mattphillips2454]

@gareth roblyn my brother was involved in industrial action with Cardiff Council many years back. Brian pitched up chatting to those picketing, lent his support handing out fliers and trying to rally others. Genuine and kind.

[@draig1]

Great as kareoke king Dai in twin town's. Great movie

[@Doniedaff]

He was a socialist who spoke up for himself. The media have no interest in commemorating great men like Brian.

[@anthonycattell]

I remmber going to the youth club walking back with mates humming this song ,and thinking life was so so easy ,I love this song and always will

[@interlocked2]

Rest in Peace, Brian, you're forever young in this clip. May the sod lay lightly upon you,

[@smurfsmurf2295]

One of the greatest songs ever made

[@IrfanR83]

I miss my late father...he loved this song...Happy Father's day..21st June 2020😌

[@zalle1]

Same...

[@MrShayg]

Made me think of mine as well. They’re probably looking from a window above

[@keratinboy]

My Mum, 9th November 2020. I showed her this video a few months ago to remind her of how pubs used to be. This brought her back, watching the news and watching the police beat miners in the street because they wanted decent pay and non-shit conditions working. Margaret Thatcher was a blight upon humanity and I will always celebrate her death. I got to live through that, too, as a kid.

[@MrTkeddo]

Not many covers are as good as the original but this is superb .

[@paulag7634]

I was stunned when I saw that this was No.1 nearly 40 years ago. Where the bl***y hell have all those years gone.

[@AndeyKurniawan]

R.I.P Brian Hibbard (1946-2012). Your voice lives on forever in our hearts.

[@lumpy0100]

Thanks Andey Kamiwan? 🙂

[@geraint5608]

He was an absolute top bloke and true family man. Seeing him on video still feels weird, even though knowing how long he has been gone, feels like only yesterday.

[@taff1972]

Dai Reese the Karaoke King :-)

[@rememberkronstadt5497]

met Brian in his 'Bradford days' lovely guy and solid

[@bigmuller1]

Appeared in corrie.and heartbeat good actor

[@VictoriaSaunders-rq7qw]

How brilliant no music just harmonies,’ fantastic 🎵

[@ElledieWildAndFree]

Beautiful

[@adriana__2020]

This song is simply magnificent.

[@darren832]

Makes me think of my lovely wife. Been in each others lives since teens. Always been a great friend and partner, picked me up when down and made me the man I am today. My world!

[@ohnosarmy]

:')

[@piperuk5366]

Awwwwwww!!!! 🤗

[@amy-dm3fu]

This is so wholesome

[@stevesaville7108]

Clingons on the starboard bow

[@RO0STERRO0]

I doin like it

[@vsmicer]

What was wonderful was they did this live on top of the pops during the middle of the Miner's strike - all wearing NUM donkey-jackets.

[@RoadBlockersG]

Another great Song young people will never hear unfortunately :'(

[@paulmanners8736]

This song is one of my most loved tunes from Winter 1983. I love this song now as I did back then.

[@Pieter7ful]

Looking from a window above, it's like a story of love Can you hear me Came back only yesterday I'm moving further away Want you near me All I needed was the love you gave All I needed for another day And all I ever knew Only you Sometimes when I think of her name When it's only a game And I need you Listen to the words that you say It's getting harder to stay When I see you All I needed was the love you gave All I needed for another day And all I ever knew Only you All I needed was the love you gave All I needed for another day And all I ever knew Only you This is going to take a long time And I wonder what's mine Can't take no more Wonder if you'll understand It's just the touch of your hand Behind a closed door All I needed was the love you gave All I needed for another day And all I ever knew Only you

[@chatonmignon8724]

Thank you !

[@hanskloss4050]

Thanks!

[@samarpanmasih4944]

Thanks

[@TheBadger3]

Thank you

[@malcolmhutchison62]

Brilliant 👍 thanks

[@yindyamarra]

Every now and then a song come back into your life and you say ,wow I forgot about this, then you can’t leave it alone for 2 months

[@ChrisBrown-dy8ts]

I’ve Been playing it everyday for 2weeks now. Wasn’t fussed when I heard it on TOTP back in the 80’s.

[@allankirk1128]

I was there, love it 😢

[@mandytyers4481]

Guess we're both old then .❤

[@frankward8336]

Great group of lads - always in solidarity with workers.

[@makkaschatsanddits7899]

this song is special, its cosmic actually.

[@seamr05]

It is... which is why I'm disappointed about the video. It doesn't suit the song at all...

[@paralleleagle7293]

RIP 🌷Brian hibbard a great welsh actor and singer god bless .⛅

[@Atif_Ph.D._Kate_Bush_Fan_Club]

Still a masterpiece. Beauty doesn’t age. I was in middle school when this was released and was being severely bullied. Music like this brought so much comfort, peace and hope. ❤️

[@patricschroeter6965]

This was the best best of the Flying Pickets ensemble. Unmatched vocals. Only you, only them, only at that time. Never again...

[@hughmcgunigel8245]

One of the best hits ever, n, I'm a tough 72 yr. old Scot, who wears nothing under his kilt, ( well perhaps something pink sometimes ), and it brought a tear to my eye listening to it just now, brilliant.

[@sophiewinklehner604]

I'm sitting quarantined at home and rememberd this song because I'm missing my friends....

[@sophiewinklehner604]

We once learned that song in school and at a trip to Rome the whole class started to sing it at the Spanish Steps there. Greetings from Austria

[@asdadassdassdassdsds]

Don't worry this will all be over one day. Absence only makes the heart grow fonder.

[@sophiewinklehner604]

That's nice of you. I think that hope and believe are one of the most important things right now and eventough I miss my friends and family I know that it could be a lot worse and that many people are facing much bigger problems right now. I wish you all the best!

[@theherbilgerbil2029]

I dont know you. And may never meet you. But know this.. your loved more than you will ever know.. much love from a locked down Scotland x

[@terrymurphy66]

we are all in the same boat thank heaven for good music look at the 40's/50's/60's and you will fin some gem's /

[@Torahboy1]

I’m not crying....... YOU’RE crying !!!

[@CountDrunkula]

You've just got something in my eye!

[@patriciathewisher2315]

It's just the touch of your hand, Behind a closed door. Such beautiful writing ❤

[@birrysund3269]

If you're under lockdown in the UK in year 2000 listen to this music back in the 80s, these days won't come back ever again...

[@johnodriscoll4180]

Ya can say that again

[@nefie7521]

😥

[@kmc2090]

came here from watching Brian Hibbard in Twin Town, what a great voice and just found out he had passed away. RIP The Karaoke King. Great singer and actor

[@MrDayjur]

Good comment.

[@gerardbermingham7438]

Brian Hibbard was a real genuine guy too, would speak to absolutely anyone on the street...walked down City Rd in Cardiff with him once, not too long after Twin Town, no airs and graces, just a genuine interesting guy. Gone too soon.

[@travgpeters1]

yeah ive been listening to this song for years and watched the movie a couple of times ..its only just a year ago that i relized its actually him in that film haha cos i never seen the vid of this till a year ago and said to myself that guy looks strangely firmiliar .....

[@patrickkelly6590]

If your old enough to remember when this was out 1983 when you are a very lucky person.. I was 12 year old I don't really remember it but somehow it was always there... Absolutely beautiful...

[@ellenthorne8222]

Never tire of listening too or watching this video. Brian and the boys are magic

[@claudiakatz-palme9708]

I absolutely agree - Hello from Berlin, Germany 😎

[@craigstephens9928]

I'm glad I'm old now as to have been a teenager in the 80's Classic.

[@steausschen0157]

Lucky One xD

[@jamoore176]

Even better being a teenager in the sixties.

[@laurenunderwood4561]

I’m 19, and this was the type of songs I grew up on, and thank god I did! Timeless and amazing, this is mine and my dads song, when I get married it’ll be our father daughter dance. We love the acapella 🥰

[@residentelect]

You're wise beyond your years, Lauren. God bless you and your dad. Walking you down the aisle will no doubt be the most special, but heart wrenching experience he will ever have. Keep discovering and listening to great music 👍

[@laurenunderwood4561]

Resident Elect thank you! I was brought up with the best type of music and now I let my son listen to it, we both dance and sing just like I and my dad once did. Thank you for your kind words. Bless you ❤️

[@residentelect]

@@laurenunderwood4561 Lol lucky little boy 😊 I was exactly the same almost 40 years ago (oh crikey I'm old!!) My dad at work, my mum doing the housework dancing with me as she sung along to Go West, Pet Shop Boys, Mike and The Mechanics, lol Then dad would arrive home, and after tea it would be just father and son sat listening Pink Floyd, Genesis, The Moody Blues, and ELO, my mind trying to grasp what this wonderful noise was, as he explained the lyrics and what the songs meant. One day, many, many years into the future, it'll be your little boy sat here enjoying the exact same memories of you 😊 You take care now, and live a full happy life...

[@TheKristinmhollis]

It was my wedding song 17 years ago ♥️

[@laurenunderwood4561]

@@TheKristinmhollis how beautiful! i cannot wait to do this dance with my dad its a song we have always loved together xx

[@glenneinon7099]

Amazing group of singers.

[@sweedkilla5210]

What IF just what IF Something like this would come out on the radio nowdays I would faint.

[@sophiemckenzie2368]

From the good old days, when you used to be able to visit a pub.

[@johnodriscoll4180]

Yes a good English pub,,,just can't beat it

[@batcow1]

Just realised that I've remembered every word of this song for the last 31 years! Wow!

[@johnrobertson2555]

God is it that long such a long time and so much has happened all the best and merry Christmas and a Happy new year to all

[@vassosable]

and so did i!! maria in sweden.

[@naribhidden1715]

Your message made me laugh because I had the same experience. Guess when its as good a song as this it just stays with you.

[@trevor6412]

Me too fella, didn't even think about it. Great classic though!!

[@christinebaker6003]

I remember all the words to Lost Boys, had it on tape and almost wore the tape out. 😊

[@stevecunningham6537]

They were all talented guys. An a all time favourite of mine. When pubs were pubs 🤣

[@cherryrotella3714]

They harmonise like the angels!

[@josefpohl5489]

One of the greatest cover in history of popular music.

[@CRUNKboiii]

no .. go check disturbed sound of silence .. I think that's the best cover ever

[@paulbledsoe3392]

The best cover ever has to be Ring Of Fire by Johnny Cash.

[@paulbledsoe3392]

Why you say that? Do not like Ring of Fire?

[@sainttrinian4570]

Paul Bledsoe The best cover by Cash is Personal Jesus.

[@nekroschizofrenik8400]

Paul Bledsoe I find the trumpets annoying to be honest. Anita's original version is just otherworldly. But I can agree that Johnny Cash could make a damn good cover. I shed a tear every time I listen to "Hurt", one of the greatest covers ever in my opinion.

[@rosiebeattie7578]

A very clever version, and such talent with no instruments. Now that is Talent

[@r4h4al]

You wouldn't see that now!

[@TheStevewhelan]

Have a listen to Pentatonix for the modern equivalent.

[@anthonypoole6417]

Very true

[@jackmcgregor1983]

Wow, this brings back some memories. Some sad, some beautiful; all tinged with the melancholy of aging.

[@paulineschmidhofer1602]

This is in memory of my brother...,my brother you will never be forgotten

[@janebruce3939]

God bless

[@markgalligan4598]

So simple. So simply brilliant.

[@johnodriscoll4180]

Yes

[@sheilaanderson9611]

One of the best ever. Never get tired of hearing

[@TheBobbyel]

I grew up as a teenager in pubs like this in Manchester in the 60s. I get a lump in my throat remembering such great days. Poor but happy.

[@The_Journey_to_Love_26]

Simple clear melodie with sweet voices. Amazing 🌟