General Public - Tenderness [Special Dance Mix] (1984)

I was a fan of The English Beat, and when they broke up I was bummed. But then from the ashes, Dave Wakling and Ranking Roger formed General Public, and their debut single was Tenderness - all my bummed disappeared and was replaced with the joy this song exudes!
Somehow, I'd never heard the extended mix until just a few years ago. It's a great mix from John "Jellybean" Benitez, who was pretty much THE guy for awesome remixes in the '80s.
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[@donhall7871]

Wowwwww!!!! The vocals here are so clear!!!!! Shout out to all commenters. You all understand and appreciate some of the greatest music ever produced on this earth. It makes me happy that I’m not alone!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤!!!!

[@robertslegers257]

Can't believe this was 40 years ago.

[@WS102]

The Clash and The English Beat both broke up in 1983. Mick Jones of The Clash joined Dave Wakeling and Ranking Roger as an original member of General Public. Mick started up Big Audio Dynamite less than a year later and asked not to be included in the album liner notes as he felt he hadn't been with the band long, but Dave put him back in as he played on the album and was a major influence on General Public in their early years. Mick Jones played on this track too - Tenderness. Dave Wakeling is still touring today (2024) as The English Beat and as General Public and puts on an epic show. Totally worth seeing.

[@user-kg2fz4xo2x]

Wow, that sure was a fast 40 years. Truth be known, I'd rather be 24 again...

[@Jo3Musashi]

What a fantastic song. I used to have it recorded off the radio onto my old SONY radio player. This extended mix is wonderful, even better than the radio cut.

[@Jo3Musashi]

I always thought it was David Bowie haha

[@WillyD1]

After all these years this still kicks ass

[@robertslegers257]

This song is A synopsis of the 80's.

[@eme-br7rs]

Iike to go back 1984💕💕😁💙2022.

[@MarcG7424]

I'm soooo glad I was born during the best 4 decades of music ever this song still makes me move

[@enriquedjastral]

Tema de mi niñez ESO SI ERA MÚSICA 🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵 AMO ESTE DISCO

[@dawnmichellelefko8377]

Happiness 💖☀️ this song makes me always smile so much!

[@madanihachemi1001]

❤80's 😊

[@vivlove3083]

Anybody listening to this during covid? 2021

[@guyfaux900]

Covid here in the house🤟 ( okay that played better in my head)

[@Dr.ZiraShanaynayBurnLootMurder]

2022!

[@madanihachemi1001]

The good times 😢❤❤80's

[@MedicatedActivities]

One hundred percent in love with this song!!

[@mariomartinez8444]

Excelente..los años 80....los años maravillosos...

[@soalivepop]

Masterpiece 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@pcmedix]

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!! 😃

[@antoningaming3126]

This song reminds me of David Bowie’s Modern Love

[@rosapuentes5872]

Love......love this song 😎👍👍👍

[@josea3770]

VERY GOOD MUSIC 1985 17 YEARS FOREVER JOUNG TODAY 52 YEARS FANS OF VIÑA DEL MAR CHILE

[@LUISGONZALEZ-wu8qp]

Exelente música de los 80 esa música Sonaba 24 horas en todos lados desde guayana Venezuela

[@mariegan9098]

This is my inspirational happy song, I can't stop dancing whenever I hear this 😂🤣🙋💃

[@GDavis49]

IRS records, coolest logo.

[@guyfaux900]

Less cool when their at your front door.😋

[@sagapoetic8990]

Thank you for this sheer joy -- always an amazing song!!!

[@notreykon2344]

Lo mejor de los 80's todo un clásico y excelente sonido toda una época que recuerdos tan bonitos me trajo a la mente amo y amare siempre esa época saludos

[@elardparedesalarcon5446]

BUENA MUSICA AMIGO EXITOS SALUDOS DESDE PERU

[@crtsaretubular3940]

Great song

[@THEsmitty70]

BRILLIANT! Thank you!

[@KoreAmBear]

This was my fav 12” ever thanks for posting

[@katiasimonegalliza4395]

Amo demais esse som! Mexe muito comigo! Tenho 47 anos e, ouço desde os meus 15 anos. ❤❤❤ Aos 30 anos, fui a uma festa ploc e deixei o DJ louco, porque pedi essa música e ele não acreditou que alguém, na festa, fosse pedir. Também pedi Ask, The Smiths. ❤❤❤

[@rachidmachado1722]

Bom gosto Kátia..... Rsrs

[@sixfeetundertool8008]

Buen Tema.. Descansa en paz Roger

[@luismanuelalvarez8916]

Fabulosa canción de mi época, excelente sonido

[@JCG6260]

Absolutely brilliant!

[@eduardoquinnkrieger4977]

Top demais essa música, saudoso anos 80. Muita música boa. Hoje só lixo, lixo lixoooo !!!

[@josecarlosalvaradocastillo5971]

Mejor .... Impossible ... Es una delicia de rola clasica

[@alejandrovillas1000]

Sonido a vinil!! Lo máximo

[@af73-motors35]

Top demais essa música, saudoso anos 80. Muita música boa. Hoje só lixo.

[@Octavio_Fitch]

This is music, i love it

[@andersonandersongota6836]

Náo tem como esquecer o trio Lisa,Gary,Wyatt. 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@rachidmachado1722]

HUGS MIKE .... FROM BRAZIL !!! VERY COOL !!! BEST SONG EVER .....

[@derekmiller3381]

General public good in movie called science in 1984 as a great song Derek miller from east hills ny

[@marcosrodrigues2400]

Bass guitar is great

[@gracielaknavarrog1936]

hola, muy buen clasico excelente saludos....

[@stellaalapar7974]

i like this music

[@cristined]

Qué bien suenaaaaa

[@Dr.ZiraShanaynayBurnLootMurder]

Thank you SO much for this. I almost cried when I saw your account name for some reason. Talk about euphoria mixed with genius! "DJ Mike Brady" I want to hug you!

[@olimpia-gu6wx]

Mejor no podia ser general public ...desde paraguay

[@cmonn0w]

thank you

[@DJMikeBrady]

Thanks for listening!

[@tyroneepps3018]

Great rmx !

[@tuercadj.danielherrera2281]

temonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn..gracias....

[@emancaindec9731]

That cartridge sounds amazing!!! I want one but its still out of my budget 😅

[@mantiluberdecorazon1137]

Esta si es music

[@MedicatedActivities]

Does anyone have the full lyrics to this version??

[@shouldknowbetteruk]

With Mick Jones from The Clash/B.A.D. on guitar apparently :-)

[@DJMikeBrady]

Right - he was part of the lineup for a very brief moment!

[@mikenuncio6238]

Is this track ripped from LP? thanks for sharing!

[@DJMikeBrady]

Straight from the 12" Single... Audio was recorded simultaneously with the video!