The Human League - Young Guns Documentary

[@RomVlad]

Phil is so open and honest, seems like such a decent guy. He had a great look going on in the early days, the hair, make-up, clothes- great style.

[@jeffallinson8089]

Fabulous, I just loved this. I was a huge Human League fan back in the day and I still am because their music is still relevant and exciting!!

[@india239]

I saw The Human League about 15 years ago. Phil Oakey was in his 50s and smoking hot. It was a smallish festival in Scotland. We stayed all day just to hear them play in the evening and they were fabulous

[@sharonisaac445]

Absolutely ❤ 💯

[@patrickmccarron5059]

Don't you want me baby is still being played today. Probably the number 1 song for the next 1000 years.

[@wk4max]

Phil and the girls are great, i love the fact that they stayed great mates , they seem really down to earth

[@pauleyles9536]

And. The Human League r Ace. A billion times better than anything that Simon Carol can ever come out with. 1 man in my ❤️. Should definitely have been a Ace number 1. Single 4 The Human League. Rebound. The B side song of ❤️ like a 🧭. Is well worth a listen 2.

[@philipsanders9192]

They should have been as huge as Duran and Depeche.!!! ....

[@pauleyles9536]

@@philipsanders9192 Your so right about that comment m8. I've been lucky enough 2 have a great Signed photo of my favourite Human League sweet ❤️ 4 ever coming in2 my love life and 4 the best night ever of my life ie Queen Joanne Catherall ❤️. Joanne Catherall sweet ❤️ doesn't know it yet. But she is largely responsible 4 the best night ever of my life.

[@davebellamy4867]

It's so good to see genuine and creative people have success and not be too greedy but still be grounded in reality and open and honest about their careers.

[@selwynandrews9665]

I was going to write a comment, but you summed it up!

[@vannjunkin8041]

You can tell they are grateful to be able to punch this ticket in life.. I would love to have friendships.. true friendships with artists of that caliber. When you have a great thing like this, nurture it.. don't let ego get in the way

[@drunvert]

Phil has such a great unique voice. The voice of the early 80s

[@justinebourke2811]

What a great group, Phil and the girls were my heroes back in the early 8o's along with Soft Cell. I was blown away by how good they looked and sounded in concert in Dublin circa 2000.. so tight ❤

[@india239]

I saw them in Scotland about 2005. They were great

[@justinebourke2811]

@@india239 saw them in Dublin anout the same time..coulda been the same tour...yeah I'm sure it was..that's beautiful 😊

[@Huger_Games]

Saw their concert on 6/3/24 in Brisbane!! Awesome show!

[@peternagy-im4be]

Didn't realise they were still going

[@cornflower9258]

the last bit, like last few mins when Phil talks about why he doesnt live in London....i loved how humble, honest, vulnerable of an answer he gave. I've heard his other interviews and he is so human (no pun) and its so nice to hear people be so genuine.

[@LightShadow]

Phil Oakey seems such a down to earth and a humble person.

[@whatamalike]

He genuinely is. That's South Yorkshire for you!

[@bottletree33]

Yeah, met him several times. Lovely fella.

[@bendover9663]

Seems like a really good fella

[@davidlee6720]

cos he and the girls are from oop north, that's why, salt of the earth. Still normal people. No airs and graces.

[@SamuelJones-v8x]

Did Michael Kane.... Thank you for posting this!!!....❤ I love the Human League.... Such a Phenomenal Group with Beautiful hit songs and memorable unforgettable lyrics!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@jlw1492]

One of my favourite groups of the 80's.

[@highgreen6452]

I always think seconds is their best song and it never gets mentioned

[@JayJay-xd5lm]

Absolutelement .

[@Lee-yn1by]

This program centres on from where the girls joined the band

[@alistjohn]

Human League was very underrated. It was the first UK Techo band

[@RightWing1]

The hard facts of life that the music industry pampers you when you are popular but spit you out and throw you away when the next best thing comes along. Thanks for posting this, it was humbling to see them and very insightful look into their life

[@Kblog777]

Funny how The Human League and Def Leppard have kinda followed a similar tracjectory for part of their careers. They both come from Sheffield,formed in 77, shared some glam influences(Bowie etc),were part of important 80's movements (new romantics,new wave,2nd British invasion),both kickstarted the 2 definitive dominant 80's music forms(synth-pop,hair metal),both had albums called hysteria(tho one was more successful than the other! Not need to guess lol),both are fans of each other too as well as being friends. Phil Oakey said that DL are the HL with loud guitars and more hair,and Joe Elliot said that when DL were making pyromania it was influenced by dare.

[@britturk123]

The early 80's was an explosion of creativity good and bad. Human League=Good.

[@dorritfredrikaholm3320]

The Human League is the best Synth Pop band in the world

[@denisegore1884]

What a treat! Thank you a great upload. I listen to human League often.

[@ralfi1221]

R.I.P. Martin, you have made the best of the Human League!

[@entropybentwhistle]

Martin Ware is still alive.

[@overcomerbtboj]

Loved human league! Summer 1981 was so memorable as a little girl hearing don’t you want me on the radio - that song is an 80s new wave classic

[@Robmgwan]

Still better than all the pop shyte of today ....

[@pauleyles9536]

U r so right about that m8. And I have been lucky enough to have seen the best 1980s Pop band still going strong ather 35 years now. I've also been lucky enough 2 have met my all time heroes ie the 2 Human League babes ie Queen Joanne Catherall, Susan Sulley ❤️ and King Phil Oakey. I love Queen Joanne Catherall epy 4 the best night of my life ever. Even though the unexpected 3 taxi services home to Portsmouth. From Brighton. 6 years ago. When I had a great time in chatting 2 Queen Joanne Catherall ❤️❤️xx. I've have also told both of these 2 sweet ❤️ s ie Queen Joanne Catherall ❤️ and Susan Sulley ❤️. The reason 4 y I have nicknamed them Queen. Which is the game of Chess. And the fact that the 2 Human League girls and Philip Oakey r my all time heroes. ❤️❤️❤️

[@newforestpixie5297]

I realise we all have the ‘ music was better in my day ‘ syndrome but there’s no disputing the diversity and creativity of the various movements between 62 and 90 - only 28 years when compared to the same timespan since 1990. I was born in 64 and I think for pop etc music lovers there’s been no era to touch it. A guy on here once stated how there was only 15 years between The Beatles and The Human Leagues’ first albums...unbelievable but true 🏴😇❤️from the Wilverley Enclosure Witches

[@ericgeorge5483]

Completely agree!

[@peterstudley1804]

You are so right, I'd tip my hat to you if I were wearing one.

[@yorkshireteaahhhnice1417]

Normal people making history,soundtrack to my life. Thank you

[@thomd6861]

Dare was pretty much perfect, that was always going to be extremely difficult to top. Would be for any band. But boy am I glad they made it, that album, especially for a synth over, is so enjoyable to listen to. They knocked it out of the park w/that album.

[@thomd6861]

*synth lover :)

[@kevinbradley2677]

Will always have a place in my heart. I always knew about the disco where Phil met the girls but never knew about the impending tour and his mission to find the girls that night. Good stuff

[@cornflower9258]

they have a special place in my heart side by side with tears for fears

[@blueroses7935]

I've just been re-listening to the Human League's albums and can't believe I've never seen this documentary before - especially since it's from 1999 (22 years ago!) and must have been repeated loads. It was interesting, and I really like how they've stayed down to earth, but it would be nice to see a longer, more in-depth look at the band. I know these kinds of documentaries are meant more as summaries/intros, but it felt like there was so much more to talk about, especially after 'Dare.'

[@docsavage8640]

Early Human League was just fascinating and even catchy stuff. Interesting group.

[@peternagy-im4be]

Yes i love early Human League but it didn't make much money. Always the same thing.

[@bobstewart8032]

I will go see The Human League if they have a concert.

[@pauleyles9536]

Hopefully it'll won't be 2 long B4 U do m8. U will love it when u get 2 c the Human League sweet ❤️ s and Philip Oakey 2 play live. I've been lucky enough 2 have seen The Human League play live 18 times in total now and hopefully it'll be 19 times later this year. Queen Joanne Catherall ❤️ my hero 4 the best night ever in my life. And Susan Sulley ❤️ and King Philip Oakey 2. R very very nice 2 talk 2.

[@spiff1764]

One of my favorite bands, loved this throwback.

[@neildmonte8786]

The first two albums are so good, still my favourite synth pop albums of all time

[@tj-nu7iu]

Wonderful documentary. Love these guys and especially loved the interviews on trains and buses. Thank you to such creative people and for sharing their journeys thru highs and lows and good sense of humour.

[@ravenmadd1343]

Talented, humble and not pretentious, the music industry could learn a lot from them.

[@cornflower9258]

they are by far my favorite musicians not only because of records but because what theyre like in real life. im so impressed with them.

[@mushymcsquishy]

great band, and great people. and Philip... what a babe.

[@therichnessoflife3707]

Love you all! You are such humble people, full of integrity. 🙏🏻✨🇬🇧

[@steentje56]

Great documentary, thanks for posting it!

[@lanceanderson3667]

brilliant.im getting a new perspective on this group.always like them but now I really like them

[@helendavies9809]

You want the 80s you get the 80s...saw them last week. Still 👌

[@JuergenGDB]

Damn... I have always loved their music. Beautiful songs, beautiful people. Literally!!

[@stephenrolph4208]

One of my fav ever groups, so exciting, my first ever 45 single was Empire State Human, after that I was hooked. And... I also remember vividly the excitement of buying Dare😁 Wonderful band that contributed greatly to my teen years... cheers HL!

[@mcgrewpunk]

Still one of my favourite songs ever.

[@georgealty]

Enjoyable documentary... I was trapped in '77 and dismissed them as a 'Fashion Attack' But Dare became one of my favourate Albums, even if I didn't buy it 'till '82! Love 'em to bits now. Heritage.

[@gordonbennett1932]

"I believe in truth though I lie a lot" Song writting at it's best..

[@kennymacm3031]

Indeed, Donald Trump lives by that mantra.

[@kennymacm3031]

I'd love an old SAAB

[@skygazer6898]

The Human League has made a lot of good music, but, Don't you want me, baby, is a classic, and it will still be played long after we have all gone.

[@nicnod]

i love this .... cant get enough human league , wish they had released The Things That Dreams Are Made Of ... as a single in 81.. so good!!!

[@Oksana7305]

Yes, Nic I agree. I have always said this. In fact , not taking Adrian seriously was one of the league's biggest mistakes. If they had released more of his songs , they would have had a lot more hits.

[@dan4341]

Hot damn! Marc Almond should be reading books on tape.

[@louisedory7725]

Dan great idea

[@fasthracing]

Just love Phil's honesty. Top man.

[@davidfriend1919]

let me just say that the human league is perhaps the finest band in the history of pop music and when you stop and think about how awesome that is it almost makes you want to pass out from the magnitude of all of the various pop bands throughout history . I would have to say that the human league is really important in terms of musicianship and just all around stage antics and equally impressive is the massive catalogues of musical numbers and video ensembles . In fact many people surmise that human league is better described as super human league . Just wow , guys .... and of course gals as well . And so two thumbs up and five gold stars , Massive big ups to this group . Ok then , sums it up for me .

[@wk4max]

I saw them supporting Souxie and the banshee at Liverpool university around the fine of the Travelogue album and they were amazing!! .....

[@jagguy1225]

So, Ian and Martin decide "we're out of here" and leave Phillip and Adrien to shoulder the burden of a tour? (along with possibly being sued £250,00 for not going through with the tour) I don't know if I could be in the same room with those guys, ever. I'm really glad that Phillip pulled it off and the group became so successful.

[@eldiablo8580]

Martyn was actually kicked out of the group that he had started. Their manager colluded with the record company to pull the band apart. This video doesn't tell the whole story. Watch the video called Synth Britannia and you'll see that Martyn Ware was made the scapegoat for the group's lack of success. The record company actually pulled a shrewd move and split the Human League up and got 2 groups for the price of one. Martyn Ware came up with the name The Human League, it was his band, and then he came up with the name Heaven 17

[@dpiedra1520]

Martin Rushent was in my opinion a big reason why the re-organized Human league took off! Interesting ... Marc Almond (Soft Cell) was the narrator

[@berserkerphil907]

Saw the original League in 1979 at Stateside in Bournemouth. Brilliantly Avant Garde and original. Went to the aftershow party and still have their autographs from than night. I then saw the new line up at the Gaumont in Southampton in '81 and although Dare is truly a classic album, they were crap live. They have struggled to create a decent follow up album since.

[@waynepinnock5874]

I'm a Doncaster boy now living in London. I wish I'd remained in my leafy enclave in South Yorkshire with my fellow hillbillies

[@lisacreagh8686]

One of the best bands from the 80’s !

[@robbiethepict2783]

Dare is a masterpiece.

[@stevenr2463]

I was a Human League follower since Travellogue. Full into the Martin Rushent era. Then saw them live in I think 2010 in Vienna at an electronic art event. They started after midnight (!) and they were amazing! Unlike the Pet Shop Boys, for example, they managed the art to mainstream perfectly, stayed true to their early followers while also performing "Together In Electric Dreams" ... Great respect to Philip Oakey and the girls!!!

[@duncansabbo6507]

Simply loved the Human League highly original unique style and held their own on the music charts , truly one of a kind .

[@Lola-AreaCode212]

I loved Travelogue and Reproduction. I saw them (and hung out with them) in 1980. Phil was a gentle darling and looked like a god, ironically not human. Too beautiful for words. I was only 14 or I would have.... oh, who knows what could have been. Phil. Philip..... When Dare came out, I wasn't keen on the music anymore. The original lineup was perhaps somewhat short-lived, but utterly and completely incomparable. I feel blessed to have been there at that era in time. My memories are my treasures. Love you, Phil.

[@amherst88]

Thanks for the upload.

[@markcoffey6320]

and they are still touring today which shows you how talented and great friends they are

[@WallyPyneoil]

For me, the Human League begins when Phil meets the girls in late 1980.

[@ericgeorge5483]

Oh yes. I absolutely agree.

[@Mind-your-own-beeswax]

Nah. If it wasn’t for the original lineup with Martin, Ian and Adrian there wouldn’t have been a Human League

[@ericgeorge5483]

@@Mind-your-own-beeswax Yes but they achieved nothing until Joanne and Susan joined with Phil then they went stratospheric.

[@neildmonte8786]

Funny, that's where it ends for me

[@ericgeorge5483]

@@neildmonte8786 Please explain why?

[@MissPerriwinkle]

most fab of all groups !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mannyespinola9228]

Thank you for this video

[@lutherbuckhurst3887]

Philip oakey comes across as a genuinely nice fella. Great music.

[@jupitermarx]

My era!!!:) very proud!!; thank you England!!!

[@billy1858]

great group,so eighties! great video thnx.

[@carljan57]

What a fascinating story. One of the greatest bands of the 1980s.

[@mcgrewpunk]

Great seeing the original three lads chatting with each other. I know Heaven 17 have done it, but It would be amazing if they all got together again and played some shows playing the first two albums.

[@johnstjohn6658]

But no mention of "The Lebanon"? I'd been a fan since their early years but "The Lebanon" is my third favorite song of theirs.

[@mark1814]

Thanks for posting, great quality!

[@nigeljones2658]

The sound of the crowd was one of my first vinyl records purchased with my first wages as a Healthcare Support Worker in 1982. Where did the years go..? The Human League still refresh the parts other bands cannot reach...

[@pauleyles9536]

Hiya m8. When I 1st saw The 2 Human League Sweet ❤️ s IE Queen Joanne Catherall ❤️ Queen Susan Sulley ❤️& King Philip Oakey 2 on the TV show IE. Top of the Pop's in 1981. The Human League track in question was. The sound of the crowd. (Dare & greatest hits albums). That was the night in question. When I simply fell in love with The 2 Human League sweet ♥️ s IE Queen Joanne Catherall ❤️ Queen Susan Sulley ❤️& King Philip Oakey 2 .& Queen Joanne Catherall ❤️ eply.3 years later & I've still got it. Queen Joanne Catherall ❤️. So kindly sent me a fantastic. Signed photo of her. Which says. 2 Paul. Best wishes Joanne on it.. I've seen them play live 21 times in total now hopefully it'll be 22 times very soon. & Little does Queen Joanne Catherall ❤️ know it. But she is largely responsible 4 the best night ever of my life. Even though the fr3 unexpected journey home from Brighton Railway 2 Portsmouth on the night in question Where I live in. & Play Chess 4. wasn't planned . It cost Southern Railway company over £100. 4 the taxi home from Brighton Railway 2 Portsmouth on the night in question. & All. Because I did a real true Pikey from Dad's Army IE I had 4got 2 have my meds with me on the night in question.&2 everyone. Who's gonna 2 read this message. It's a true story. The only downside of my best night ever. Was this. The 2 Human League sweet ❤️ s & King Philip Oakey 2. We're not in the Portsmouth bound taxi. With me on the night in question.

[@declanmcdermott]

Not seen this episode, Thanks Michael, Very much appreciated

[@rabit818]

Philip, Joanne and Susan are very likable, perhaps it their provincial-ness

[@pauleyles9536]

You r so right about that m8. And Queen Joanne Catherall ❤️ doesn't know it yet. But Queen Joanne Catherall Sweet ❤️. U must have some magic powers inside your ❤️ 2 wards me. Because Queen Joanne Catherall Sweet ❤️. U r partly responsible 4 the best night of my life ever.

[@arricammarques1955]

Major crush on the birds = Human league devotee for life.

[@theyofactor]

We love The Human League in Toronto, Canada! Real nice, down to earth people. And like most guys, I had a huge crush on Joanne!

[@marielaframboise8319]

We love the Human League in Ottawa as well! ❤

[@theyofactor]

@@marielaframboise8319 Bonjour Marie! I used to live near St. Laurent mall many years ago. I have family in Ottawa, so I visit often. I hope the city is doing well in these tough times ...

[@marielaframboise8319]

@@theyofactor The city has faced hard times over the last few months, as have all cities, but is remarkably resilient! Greetings to you and your family ❤

[@drunvert]

When he said that he wanted to be loyal to the girls and not just throw them away and move on and it made me think of Prince dumping Wendy and Lisa

[@maxipazz8214]

The clip to HUMAN was when they appeared like dynasty people, very glammed up

[@alphabetaxenonzzzcat]

"Dare" is one of the best albums ever made.

[@paulschilling2996]

Love the streetcar metaphor running through the whole film

[@PRETTYtsKELLY]

I LOVE EVRY TUNE (SUNG BY ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL MEN IVE EVER SEEN) ..THEN AND NOW WITH THE GUYS AND JUST THE GIRLS ! THNX POSTER

[@andiestewart7423]

Seattle brought us grunge. England brought us some of the best techno!

[@andiestewart7423]

Their style back then AND now is awesome!

[@mixinstyle]

14:47 Phil is beginning to wonder if it was a wise move to ask the girls to join.

[@RobotronZone]

They also failed to mention the Fascination EP that was released in the USA. All they said was two songs released between Dare and Hysteria.

[@carltheblue.2531]

Love the girls then and still now! Quality 💙

[@ScarletVoodoo]

Dayum, Phil was still hot in '99.

[@kq8499]

Definitely up there with the best if 'new romantic new wave synth pop bands ...ah when music was good!

[@garychurchill8685]

Tell me when was a classic Human League sound after a long time of nothingness. They're a great band but shouldn't try and become a 00's band. We love them for what they are and have been. Don't flog a dead horse. My daughter plays your songs along with the current rap crap so that can't be a bad thing. As for us 40-60 year olds we still love watching you play. Keep the dream alive guys

[@kendavid891]

Thank you for this!love the great human League!!!I was quite young teens but I never let go of the pioneers of electronic!!!!kraftwerk,flock,Thomas Dolby,etc.but I do like the new edm stuff!

[@WrightsW5]

Talking of Ian speaking, he appeared on GMTV, probably by himself. There is a screenshot around the internet. If anyone has the clip please get it onto youtube :)

[@analogsynthmuseum784]

Human was the best song ever made !!!!

[@marguskiis7711]

Strange, the important member Ian Burden, who wrote "Sound of The Crowd" and "Love Action" is not mentioned at all.

[@peternagy-im4be]

He's very modest with the lowest of low profiles

[@padraigsisk4057]

Every band has their 1 song and The Lebanon is it for The Human league

[@davicool9958]

Excellent!

[@Dudderlyful]

Great little doco

[@blackguardian76th]

Actually jagguy1225, it was Phil who told Martyn that he was going to throw him out of his own group that he founded! Ian to his credit did not stay and went with Martyn to form Heaven 17 (though it later transpired the split was engineered by their manager Bob Last). In the end both sides had success and Ian and Martyn were clever to agree 1% royalties from the next Human League album in return for letting Phil use the name!

[@boyddickson1751]

Don't you want me....NEVER grows old.

[@JohannesNielsen]

Phil's integrity speaks volumes

[@jambutty2218]

The ladies were brave to not quit.

[@hanselmansell7555]

Love these three 😍

[@pressureworks]

Nice concept of riding around on the SuperTram

[@gerardoimbriani9698]

I love Suzanne and Jane ❤😍

[@stewsretroreviews]

Loved the Human League since I was a kid and still play them today on my phone, I listened to some of the original bands music recently and not much of a fan really, the girls made the band sound better with backing vocals and of course the synths etc in my opinion. Human is probably is my favourite, such a nice song.