Franz Ferdinand - Billy Goodbye (Official Video)

Franz Ferdinand - "Billy Goodbye" from the forthcoming album 'Hits To The Head' out now on Domino Record Co.
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[@bmanjj2]

It's like they never left. The Archdukes of indie rock are back!

[@Nergal_Slayer]

Fuck yeah!

[@nicolasmartinez7741]

This tune would have made the trench soldiers dance together anytime!

[@mmartinisgreat]

Lol nice

[@InstantLeprosy]

I see what you did there 😆

[@bmanjj2]

@@InstantLeprosy they don't call me bmanjj2 comedy for nothing 😂😂😂

[@LVRROCK]

I believe in Alex Kapranos supremacy.

[@MoonieTheMenace]

As do i

[@NadaSurferTube]

The world needs more of that kapranos flair

[@brassmonkeyytw7984]

Simp (me too)

[@mistycara]

Absolutely! Alex is King. ❤️‍🔥😍

[@silviam.2382]

Same here

[@cs188]

I am forever a Franz fanatic. ❤

[@tys40]

Did not expect to see cs188 here off all places, makes the internet feel like a small place haha

[@isopropelleralkoh0l]

I actually learned about Franz Ferdinand from your YTPs

[@whiteeagleforce2.040]

Sir dont you have other jojs to do?

[@hurleybot]

“Ses”

[@brassmonkeyytw7984]

Holy cow!!!

[@fatima_p]

Alex's voice is still beautiful even after so many years 💙

[@annabackman3028]

"So many years"? Come back when he's nearing 70.

[@seanp8220]

More beautiful than ever

[@Memorh19]

Always!!

[@sofiaplatini1148]

And his looks . Still gorgeous

[@jeanoboyle2439]

I adore the mature Alex even more than his younger self 😚😍☺️

[@smellycatmellycat]

Seems like the video was very Do You Want To inspired.

[@panle777]

Do You Want To + Evil Eye ;)

[@theslavicdoomerandfighter2631]

Considering the Album history of the band, i literally have no idea what this song will sound like when it premiers.

[@aribusarebetti1]

although I'm gonna miss Paul, I respect his choice and this song is already a bangerz. Cannot wait for the new album!!!

[@valeriejul4243]

Saaame :(

[@dominicaaaaa5547]

Who left their drummer?

[@ninjajacksterina]

@@dominicaaaaa5547 Paul

[@sauloramos9881]

You can feel it

[@valeriejul4243]

@@dominicaaaaa5547 yes

[@animebeatle81]

This is a killer tune. It's always sad to see lineup changes, but Alex makes it work. It still sounds like FF, after all these years. I'm really looking forward to a whole album now. 😁

[@franz_ferdinand]

Thanks. Paul is still our friend and very closely connected to the band. Glad you are enjoying this new sound though. It's still us, just slightly different. Audrey is amazing too.

[@XKenny77]

@@franz_ferdinand Yes she is! So excited to see her doing so well! ☺️

[@seanp8220]

He is charisma personified

[@oscarfabianberry8800]

NO ME GUSTA una baterista mujer en este grupo cambia mucho la imagen del grupo

[@vid5337]

@@oscarfabianberry8800cope, she is an extremely talented drummer

[@artvjon]

Was a bit nervous after another lineup change, but it's a great tune!!

[@gianlu018]

Hope you gonna make a song review! Love you john

[@AmbientMess]

Gotta be open minded about it. I think for the most part is doesn't really affect most bands stylistically and as long as they keep the tone consistent no much to worry about

[@willibald9281]

@@AmbientMess well what about changing of tones with lineup changes? Doesn't need to be a bad thing ;^)

[@aboodash9008]

Yes, indeed. Also, I didn't know there was a lineup change with the band.

[@rajd7118]

This has a Talking Heads vibe and Alex is channeling his inner David Byrne.

[@gloomsdoom649]

Both INTPs

[@tinaoxnam593]

Raj D. I very much agree with you there.

[@canariabrazil3382]

Probably didn't sing about them, but Nick and Paul were part of the history of FF. When it comes to recollecting Don't forget the best bits‼️

[@jeanoboyle2439]

Could be so many other dudes that slid in & out of Alex's life ...

[@twasbrillig33]

@@jeanoboyle2439 True, but it was prob about Nick and Paul

[@jonnywires11]

Mid 1970’s glam rock vibes, then turns into late 70’s synth disco in the middle!!! Actually dig this

[@jeanoboyle2439]

So very bangin'!!!!

[@OneKnifeYeHand]

A bit 60's too. Ever since this song came out, to me it felt like this song is what The Beatles would sound like if they were still around and added a few modern (as in: non-60's) touches to their songs.

[@aaron24wood]

Loving this! Video has a vibe of the debauched after-party of "Do You Want To".

[@franz_ferdinand]

It does have a bit of that feel doesn't it?

[@miki-jl3jo]

Seconded

[@Memorh19]

Yeaaaah!!

[@fulsman230]

And the sound reminds me of FFS

[@JulianaGoulart42]

Same director: Diane Martel. (I also just scared myself by remembering that fact after 15+ years, lol)

[@babloo2464]

Good bye Paul Thompson! The super drummer from Scotland! Thank you for great rhythms!

[@Delala]

Always weirdly British (the good kind of weird)

[@giaCa9429]

D-d-don't forget the best bits Bye bye, Billy goodbye When it comes to recollecting Don't forget the best bits Bye bye, Billy goodbye Don't get down, look around Or think about the next bit Bye bye, Billy goodbye When it comes to recollecting Don't forget the best bits Aah, ah, aye Billy goodbye I can't deny I thought at last I can't deny I thought Auf Wiedersehen steckrübe Why waste time regrеtting the past When we can worry about the future? Havе a very merry future Byе bye, Billy goodbye Don't forget the best bits Bye bye, Billy goodbye When it comes to recollecting Don't forget the best bits Bye bye, Billy goodbye Don't get down, look around Or think about the next bit Bye bye, Billy goodbye When it comes to recollecting Don't forget the best bits Aah, ah, aye Billy goodbye Billy goodbye How did it start? How did it stop? Details, details Not the plot If you walk in I prefer to walk out I prefer to walk on Walk into the future Have a merry, merry future Bye bye, Billy goodbye Maybe it's time to go (oh, oh-oh) Maybe it's time to go (oh, oh-oh) Maybe it's time to go (oh, oh-oh) Maybe it's time to go (oh, oh-oh) It's time to go Bye bye, Billy goodbye When it comes to recollecting Don't forget the best bits Bye bye, Billy goodbye When it comes to recollecting Don't forget the best bits Bye bye, Billy goodbye Don't get down, look around Don't forget the best bits Aah, ah, aye Don't forget the best bits Aah, ah, aye Don't forget the best bits Aah, ah, aye Billy goodbye Billy goodbye Billy goodbye Billy goodbye

[@walterwilliam7091]

It's a miserable day, back in November Newcastle is grey, as grey as a river But…there’s a new song coming out😂

[@franz_ferdinand]

Nice lyric reference. ak

[@bonvct]

Back when Franz was good

[@uglylie678]

Se escuchó hermoso pero porfavor Alex ven a visitar a tus hijos, preguntan mucho por su papá y no has enviado la pensión 😭😭😭😭

[@franz_ferdinand]

Deben estar envejeciendo bastante ahora. Diles que dije hola. AK

[@ivonnefernandez7587]

Jajajajaja

[@uglylie678]

@@franz_ferdinand Soy tu simp por siempre

[@elsya.n8383]

Dile qué su hija la más pequeña osea yo lo quiere ver !! 🥺🥺🥳🥳😂😂

[@glitterliss]

@@franz_ferdinand JAJAJJAJA uds son unos cracks

[@cosmic-christsuperstar8287]

Song for Bill Gates

[@aliilman4938]

Kapranos doesn’t sound like he’s aged after all these years, whilst him appearing like a fine wine.

[@home4810]

he is not 82 he is 49 ......

[@Memorh19]

That's so true!

[@aliilman4938]

@@home4810 Darts of Pleasure was released over 18 years ago. I’d argue one can sound different after that long. 😁

[@MR-iq7eb]

The world needs more Franz Ferdinand music 😍

[@ARQUITECTODETANGAS]

La última vez que los escuche, el bajista tenía cabello, el baterista era hombre y no había un tecladista, qué esta pasando aquí? 🤣

[@MartinBritRock]

¡Son geniales! No puedo esperar a que regresen a México. You are great! I can't wait for you guys to go back to Mexico.

[@YoSoyPepinillo]

X2

[@alexisbanuelosnunez8634]

Dios te oiga que venga a México ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@YoSoyPepinillo]

@@alexisbanuelosnunez8634 así es 👌

[@srita.villanueva4274]

Encontrarte en los comentarios es ❤ pero si. Ojalá vuelvan pronto:(

[@elsya.n8383]

@@YoSoyPepinillo X 3 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@dianap6662]

Killing it! I'm 30 now at at 17 FF snuck myself and a friend into a gig. Thanks for being the soundtrack to my life FF!

[@dasritzoo9234]

Such a banger. Idk why this isn't bigger.

[@dasritzoo9234]

@SamuelEMPowell131 thanks I'll check them out

[@jeanoboyle2439]

Because pop is more happening because it's supposed to unify all of the planet, while the notion of rock isn't "woke" anymore (at least not for the young)?

[@dasritzoo9234]

@@jeanoboyle2439 take those conservative talking points elsewhere. So lame.

[@jeanoboyle2439]

@@dasritzoo9234 Wow, really? That's not what I want - it's what the suits live for.

[@tobyislame]

@@jeanoboyle2439man get this shit out of a franz ferdinand comment section

[@Mikołaj-d8j]

Alex never gets old. Very amazing music and I'm glad FF is back

[@witch_bird_jmh]

It was nice to see bob smile, if only briefly haha. Wonderful song!

[@elsya.n8383]

No estaban muertos, andaban de parranda y grabando nuevas rolas !!! Feliz día de muertos, saludos desde México 🇲🇽💀🥳😎

[@frekerized]

Seriously weirded out and amazed how this somehow sounds like a mix of all the production techniques from late 80's Bowie hits from the 'Lets Dance' phase onwards.

[@luzchaparro4603]

Happy day of the dead! 🎃🙌🏻🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@apradofsc]

Is it just me or in 3:15 was the first time I've seen Bob smile in these music vids :) ? Can any other FF fan confirm? :D ♥Franz Ferdinand♥

[@sztywnypl]

MORE

[@LinhVũ-p1w]

Alex's voise still sound like the first time he touch the guitar

[@YuliPortillo]

Aaah qué ansiedad tener que esperar hasta las 3 de la tardeee 😅

[@DeilyVasquez78900]

Pienso lo mismo

[@YoSoyPepinillo]

Jajaja x2

[@FD-th2lu]

Posta

[@1brasileira]

Como alguém dá dislike aqui? Amo essa banda 👏👏👏 congratulations guys 😍😎

[@beatrizkaippert6155]

Também sou desse grupo que curte Franz Ferdinand desde sempre! Nunca desapontam!

[@denisemilio1342]

🇧🇷❤❤❤

[@soydaboy123]

Salve a todos os meus confederados que curtem Franz

[@rezerarataka9170]

.

[@damonmoon436]

opa, brazuca Franz é bom demais, deviam vir pro Brasil

[@KaragMile]

If you add a tenor sax it could easily be a Roxy Music song, love it!

[@simonlb24]

Absolutely! Sounds just like classic 70's Roxy Music.

[@bluelamp285]

100%. Heavy Bryan Ferry feels with Alex' vocals in this track. Love it ♥️

[@MVerdoux]

BATTLESHIP POTEMKIN nod at 3:40

[@Dendaime]

The band always find a way to reinvent itself while still being the same Franz Ferdinand we all know and love. This track surpassed my already high expectations by a lot. Also Audrey is such a great addition! Looking forward to see more of this new FF in action!

[@InstantLeprosy]

"The band always find a way to reinvent itself while still being the same Franz Ferdinand we all know and love" THIS!!!

[@brendaosorio3085]

Me remonta a los tiempos de la canción de "Do you want to", de verdad que no pierden su esencia, los amo Franz Ferdinand!!

[@roberto-qy2ys]

Entre los fans service de Curious ahora Billy Goodbye, parece que el nuevo disco va a ser completamente un autoplagio

[@FatNorthernBigot]

I'm old enough to remember Talking Heads, but young enough to enjoy this. Top Tune!

[@SaritaFragozo]

Los amo, verles en México fue increíble. Son una de las mejores bandas que he visto en vivo, su música tiene una muy buenísima vibra y ustedes son increíbles! Vuelvan pronto!

[@AyumiSerenity]

I'll consider this a graduation gift 😝 Love it a lot!!!

[@razumijinatreides4691]

I love the sound of the guitar licks... It reminds me a lot of T.Rex!

[@joewilson9962]

Thank you! I knew it sounded familiar! Not derivative, but familiar.

[@bashkirtsevich]

British version of oldest russian meme video (watch?v=WoGkqfbeAPc). Billy goodbye, no pasaran!

[@nurek168]

Hi Alex. You look handsome here. Other members also look good. Cant wait to hear what you've made

[@heyanochodohin]

新曲かな？🥺✨✨✨✨

[@SideshowBels]

Absolute bonkers and I am here for it 😁

[@sietebajan]

am I the only one who thinks this song its about Paul leaving the band? or maybe Nick? the lyrics are quite explicit.

[@Ami483]

Yes 😥

[@silvanaespejo4694]

The last part of the song was good, everyone making crazy gestures, hahaha, it reminds me of "do you want to" since it is a party atmosphere :) , greetings from Chile 🖐😎

[@mOZERixInstrumentals]

what is this video? good song!!!!!!

[@UnAweonao]

This is one of my favorite bands, I'm so glad they continue to make music, greetings from Chile!

[@Cryptonautas]

THE BEST OF CORONA CAPITAL MÉXICO

[@Orangelove]

Soooo goooood! Can't wait to see you on stage playing this song! Much love from Russia, Moscow miss you 🤗💚💚💚💚

[@franz_ferdinand]

Hello Moscow! Thanks for coming along today. AK

[@Orangelove]

@@franz_ferdinand thanks for inviting!

[@elenahalcyon5775]

I also hope for a gig in Russia as soon as the pandemic is over. I hate to choose between baby-sitting my grandkids and going to ff gig.

[@user-lc9fl3dr2w]

Am I the only one who noticed that Alex seemed to laugh at 1:22? or probably imagined it. 🤔😅

[@tizgu5391]

You are the best, as always never disappoint !!!. Beautiful music, and what to say about Alex Kapranos' voice..For me it is one of the most beautiful voices in the world❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@BigTime_]

Oh man, I just love the guitars on this track

[@franz_ferdinand]

Thanks. That was me and Dino. AK

[@elsaafonso4648]

This song is pure FF essence. Their music has been a part of my life since 2005 and now I have this great song to say farewell to 2021. It really translates it for me 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@MademoiselleZolotova]

🇷🇺 Russia loves you! Great song!

[@lizethlopezdelgado]

Amamos el comeback de Franz Ferdinand. Gran vídeoclip y alto temazo

[@danielgh527]

Ya era hora de que volvieran y se me hará raro ver a la nueva baterista como me pasó con los dos nuevos integrates pero ya me acostumbraré

[@kimdr4cuula]

OMG Liz te vine a encontrar en el yt jaja 🥺

[@lizethlopezdelgado]

@@kimdr4cuula jeje, sí. Acá andamos apoyando a los Franzos

[@mmohd7735]

Alex looking a bit Bryan Ferry!

[@chickie_dan]

The music video made me smile ❤️ I love the style this was filmed in! Absolutely loved this song 😍

[@michaelportaro6926]

It feels like a sequel video to Do You Want To? (not a dig, I love the song and video as well).

[@Samz222]

@@michaelportaro6926 Good observation, both videos share a director, Diane Martel!

[@michaelportaro6926]

@@Samz222 The girl Alex leans on at 57 seconds is very evocative of the mannequin girls in Do You Want To.

[@anderskock3848]

I'm listening to Always Ascending right now, and if this is the bar for the quality of their new stuff - count me excited!! High standards. Loved these guys since I first heard Take Me Out when I was in junior high! Such a tune

[@anderskock3848]

Whoops just saw Always Ascending is a 2018 album. I just saw Always Ascending was their KZbin banner, and thought that was their next album. The last album I heard from them was Tonight, so I guess I haven't loved them enough since 2009. That changes today

[@sir_smallbladder]

@@anderskock3848 The forth one is probably my favorite: Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action. Their album with Sparks, FFS, is also pretty nice. Always Ascending is good, but not as much in my opinion.

[@anderskock3848]

@@sir_smallbladder Ahh I actually heard Right Action, it was very catchy, and had a very classic FF feel

[@anderskock3848]

@@sir_smallbladder I'd like to check out FFS since my dad is a Sparks fan, so maybe we could bond over that lol

[@willowcolios5248]

@@sir_smallbladder agreed, I listen to Right Thoughts all the time. It’s an incredible record: the live session “Right Thoughts Right Words, wrong order” is worth it too - it’s a bonus CD on the special edition. I love the other albums too, but listen to this the most.

[@zachariasplank2774]

Very catchy earworm. 😍

[@lizethlopezdelgado]

La gente que le da dislike es fan de Kunno

[@berylxide9445]

FF never fails to make the most incredible music videos

[@scaredy-cat4404]

Please come to Chile! 🥺

[@ninnerama_]

Feeling kind of anxious here. 😁

[@Jacqui805]

I see what you did there. 😏

[@Pamissssss]

Can’t wait for the live shows again. 💙

[@TrimTheMasked]

Glad to see my favorite band is back to it! Here's hoping the album is another banger!

No sé porque siento que esta canción fue una despedida a Paul 💖

[@croatiangeneral4547]

Well im on bbc 2 now..

[@seanp8220]

Why doesn't Franz Ferdinand get the millions of views from the fickle public it used to? I really don't understand crowds.

[@tinaoxnam593]

He's gorgeous.

[@claritin100ml]

evil Franz be like Billy Hello

[@TOMOHIROAOKI0511]

彼らのグラムロックサウンドはとにかく魅力的♪

[@ositox5659]

I remember around the time of You Could Have It So Much Better! The band said they were going to release a new album every year. After that, they took a break and came back with one of my all time favorite albums Tonight! All of their albums are great but this is my ranking! Tonight! Always Ascending Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Actions S/T FFS You Could Have It So Much Better They are all great albums though and the last 3 fluctuate all the time! Franz Ferdinand forever!

[@mistycara]

I absolutely LOVE IT!! Thanks Diane Martel for another fabulously quirky and fantastic vid. You all sound so awesome and I love Audrey’s style. What a banger of a song. Xx

[@javierarias1758]

Suena como talking heads. Me encanta este tema. Saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷🍾🥂🎶

[@infopesa]

Chapeau!! 🎩 Great work as always!!

[@franz_ferdinand]

😊

[@jeanoboyle2439]

Yes, hats off to them once again!

[@Fotals]

Ratio

[@Hamiltonsoup]

Pretty sure half of the views are mine. Love the video, the song, the band... everything. My favorite band forever! I can't wait to see you live again.

[@notyourbusiness313]

The Gods of Indie Rock are back

[@hotpants8243]

THE ALBUM WILL LITERALLY BE OUT ON MY BIRTHDAY, I LOVE YOU FRANZ FERDINAND!

[@franz_ferdinand]

Happy Birthday! AK

[@overallmuva2788]

I first heard this song randomly after i ate and edible and idk how to explain it but this is what my brain sounds like

[@annasnow910]

I love this sound and the clip was shot as if in the 90s ❤️

[@Delerane]

Only 370 000 views O_o ?! I think I'm responsible of almost half of them.

[@galacticwarrior1917]

Great song, great band but... I miss the old band though

[@simonettacocco792]

This song remind me the Roxy Music.. But better. I's a very dart of pleasure...

[@rosemartinez2174]

I’ll always love Franz Ferdinand❤️❤️❤️

[@mattbliss3548]

Don't forget the bread sticks don't forget the bread sticks!!

[@Karitroll_]

Grandessss!! 🔥❤️🇲🇽

[@elsya.n8383]

Grandísimos 🇲🇽🇲🇽😎

[@alessom8620]

Matt bellamy like this

[@chicaamantedelaliteratura]

c´mon, this song is a banger!

[@pft9444]

WTF!, A woman is the new drummer of Franz Ferdinand!?, What happened to Paul Thomson?

[@MRSlade-hh7xr]

Man. They never fail.

[@ittaimonterrubio6604]

Por alguna razón creí que esta canción ya existía y era un cover que franz ferdinand estaba haciendo🤪😵😸

[@iostyl4067]

Sounds like a technically pumped up tune from the 2000er. Pretty catchy. I love when Alex sings German words. 😃 Auf Wiedersehen Steckrüben! 😃 The guitar solo reminds me of the guitar in David Bowies Heroes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oonKnKiDZ7Obj6s I also love the video which reminds me of "Do You Want To" with their "transmission party". 😃 Could it be seen as some kind of sequal of "Do You Want To" or is it accidentally?

[@sebastianandresfloresalcay4747]

0:07 Liam neeson xd

[@zaidabanksnyc]

I adore it! THANKS guys for this beautiful song and video and THANKS Diane Martel for being part of this wonderful family! Greetings from Argentina ♥

[@unscmexico_]

❤️

[@marcioaugusto4659]

i have covid 19 but after hearing this i was cured