Haircut 100 - Love Plus One ft BBC Concert Orchestra (R2 Piano Room)

Haircut 100 perform their classic 'Love Plus One' with the BBC Concert Orchestra. Recorded live from the BBC 's legendary Maida Vale Studios for Radio 2's Piano Room Month.
The full set, available on BBC Sounds and BBC iPlayer also includes, 'Fantastic Day' and 'As It Was' (Harry Styles Cover)
Hear more of this on BBC Sounds - bbc.in/3DsGrtG
Or Watch in the UK on BBC iPlayer - www.bbc.co.uk/p...
#haircut100 #loveplusone

[@joeljack1]

This makes me so happy. It sounds fantastic. Nick has aged beautifully.

[@kernowrebel9987]

Ain't it just! Utter class

[@bigsinger1981]

Yes it does 🎉

[@andrewguest6941]

Brilliant makes me smile

[@bt60613]

So lucky to have “come of age” in the 80s. It couldn’t have been more fun - the clothes, the clubs, the drugs, the bands. Some of my faves still producing music and sounding as good if not better than before. Swing out sisters of the 80s.

[@SteveGriggsChannel]

Wow. The memories of when I first heard this song. I'm not where I thought I'd be through 40 years of twists and turns but this song reminds me of my simple life long ago when everything seemed so new and anything was possible. Music is a powerful drug.

[@stuandzac]

You can tell he's loving this 😍 To have your song brought back to life with a full orchestra behind you. Just amazing 💖

[@Northerner1966]

Heyward is very talented and criminally under rated.

[@EdVanMeyer]

In 1982-83 this was the 80's, a new and modern sound, the dregs of Punk rock were fading and the new wave with Haircut 100, Spandau Ballet, Visage, Duran Duran et al were creating a new path, as a young person it was like the 60's for our new generation, such a great time especially when I was working i London when these hits were in the Top 10, it was part of a renewal, the PVC 70's were over and the slick, digital 80's were here.

[@shuttrbug]

You forgot Scritti Politti, Flock Of Seagulls, Modern English, Depeche Mode, Howard Jones, Thompson Twins, Squeeze, etc!

[@whoamellie5610]

Both comments here - just sound like heaven 💜💜 You guys were lucky 👌 I'm from a younger generation, but 80s music has been everything to me, for almost 20 years 👍👍🎉

[@mauricesoulis1590]

63 n in SF since 64- I could write a novel on the bands I’ve seen

[@donnamorrison9672]

Brings me back to the greatest time ever. The big hair the big shoulder pads the mini skirts and 6 inch heels. Love Haircut 💯 Nick is so damn handsome

[@BelindaNeal66]

This is such a treat, Nick still sounds great fantastic to have them back!

[@reidfleming2k6]

That clarinet dragging behind the beat is killing me

[@jimbusby663]

Huh? The clarinet is right on the beat!

[@reidfleming2k6]

@@jimbusby663 The intro. Way behind the beat. It was clearly a choice but it was a bad one kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGetZqGgjph5aMk

[@reidfleming2k6]

@@jimbusby663 The intro. I think it was a choice but it was a bad one

[@bt60613]

@@reidfleming2k6agreed. The tempo is slower than the original

[@TheGlendrum]

Yes he swung the rhythm instead of playing it straight feel. terrible choice.

[@niazpetkar53]

I was only 9 year's old in 1982. Remember bopping to this Monday evening TOTP's with the older siblings. Good times and good memories ❤ ➕️☝️

[@binniemod]

What a brilliant arrangement of a great song.

[@camacaja1]

You cannot believe how happy this makes me feel to see the boys back together especially Nick and Les. Takes me back to my youth and lifts the spirit so much. Thanks boys for making me so happy.❤

[@claudettejacobs930]

I used to listen to this track every Saturday when I was a teenager

[@captainautumn4327]

Ah Nick. You were / are the soundtrack of my life. What an extraordinary talent. And still dressing impeccably! This song sounds like a mixture of Hope, Generosity and Sunshine. Thank you for sharing your gift with us.

[@lp9906-k8c]

Nick Heyward making everyone happy with his wonderful music! God bless yer' mate!

[@paulchristopher8634]

I remember when this first came out, back in the early 80’s

[@derrickw5204]

One of the best songs of the 80's .

[@Northerner1966]

Good song but i preferred Nobody's Fool and Whistle Down The Wind.

[@Soulfulshal1962]

Oh my goodness - what a joy to hear Nick sing this, and with the orchestra - beautiful ❤

[@fluffylegs8598]

Heck, why is Nick better looking now. What a talented, gorgeous man. Love his voice.

[@elijahheyes9061]

Still got IT...Awesome...Also I must point out that the centre front violinist always stands out to me because he always looks like he really really enjoys working with all these artists. On the David Gray video he is grinning from ear to ear. I've noticed this quite a few times with him. He really appreciates his work. Oh, and by the way, the BBC, are crazy letting Ken Bruce go..... It was a very sad day when Steve Wright went. I've listened to the Steve Wright in the afternoon show for many many many many years. Now at 2 o'clock in the afternoon I switch over to radio four. When Ken Bruce leaves, I will be following him to his new radio station. That's my radio2 days over after decades of listening to quality radio. The only show left that I will be listening to is Elaine Paige on Sunday. In the mornings, I listen to Greg James breakfast. This is because I cannot stand listening to Zoe Ball. Thousands of words per minute come out of her mouth and she says nothing and she's constantly gasping for breath. The only time I listen to radio2 breakfast is if somebody is standing in for her preferably Vernon, Kay.I check every day to see if Vernon Kay or Gary Davies are stepping in for her.if either of those two are stepping in for her, then the breakfast show becomes very pleasurable to listen to. Otherwise, the only choice is to listen to Greg James breakfast.

[@Mel-hl1bb]

I agree. So sad to see what's happening to radio two, I only listen to ken Bruce now but that's not for much longer and agree about Zoe, she talks over guests too which I hate.

[@elijahheyes9061]

@@Mel-hl1bb Hi Mel...Not all is lost though....Ken is going over to GHR { Greatest hits Radio and is doing the mid morning show and he's taking Pop Master over there with him 👍🏻😊

[@Mel-hl1bb]

Yeah I'll be following him. I like Gary Davis on radio two but that's about it now :-/

[@deanwarde7126]

Wow,Yr appreciation of the music video spilt over into an unrelated & unnecessary BBC radio rant 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@elijahheyes9061]

@@deanwarde7126 It did rather. Too much bourbon that evening 🥃🥴

[@paulfrench3586]

Brilliant. Great vocal and string/wind arrangement. Loved it. Brought a tear to my eye.

[@Edman910]

Fabulous performance, I always rated Haircut 100 and love their clever infectious pop , this is a classic example of how good they were and still are .

[@annewrenn5014]

Fantastic in every way. I wish today's teens would give it a spin & find out what music with actual melodies are. BRAVO "H.C. 100"

[@derrickw5204]

Haircut 100 should throw this updated version out on the airwaves worldwide to see how it will do .

[@GymGarageMan]

First record I ever bought..sounds just as amazing now thanks guys!!!

[@roger5159]

Great to see Nick and his band mates together with the BBC Orchestra.

[@nervo6321]

40 years on this song still has its charm…

[@sharoncampbell6188]

Brilliant! Takes me back to my youth!😊😊😊😊

[@Bellabrinda]

OH BEAUTIFUL NICK!!!! You still sound so good!

[@charlottejones6551]

Loved them then , love them now , and Nick is still to die for 😂

[@Mrbrbusby]

I still love you Nicky, 42 years later. ❤️

[@mrmeg01]

Nick is still enjoying it after all thses yrs, his enthusiasm still shines

[@chrisoconnor7384]

Perfect, just very perfect.

[@chrisf8855]

One of the greatest songs of all time🥳🕺

[@mattknowles1123]

Outstanding, Nick still has it.

[@EdVanMeyer]

Nice to see Nick still using a Gretsch orange doublecut , 40 years on and still sounding great too. I thought they were great in their day and a shame that they never made more music with the original line up.

[@tinydancer62]

I played this album all the time in college.

[@imperialjg7142]

so very beautiful. and Nick is as dreamy as ever.

[@robertsmith421]

Still sounds great. What a fantastic day this is

[@petermerkin6428]

It’s fantastic when your childhood bands get back together and are all still healthy to play our childhood memories. Thank you very much for giving me wonderful memories that I’ve made with you and continuing.

[@amangogna68]

Great music, amazing vocals and band !

[@paulfrowde4145]

I was never a Haircut 100 fan until this performance. It works well with the orchestra.

[@ginnashupper725]

I ran out and bought this album when this song started getting airplay in the US.They sound great🧡

[@zeero62]

Yep....1982....I was 19 and living away from home for the 1st time a good 6 hour drive from my home town....

[@josebrown5961]

Yes I was in college and my roommate was from the east coast and he had the album. I asked him “who the hell is Haircut 100?” He just smiled and put it onto this song, the most pop-y-est sounding pop song I ever heard. I was hooked!

[@michael5089]

Lovely 💙💙💙💙💙💙 Never thought at the time I'd be yearning for this time again 🙏💜💜💜🎹🎹🎺🎷🎻🎸🎤🎧

[@robwhitton7399]

Brilliant happy smiley song! God just we need!!

[@philsmith2682]

Outstanding Need to say no more 👌

[@amerasiagroup734]

Beautiful arrangement

[@colvaughan9596]

Not one word can describe this performance !

[@dvdiii]

love, Love, LOVE this! We need more songs like this! I miss the music of the ‘80s.

[@stevehope9440]

Had this on in the car earlier, singing at the top of my voice! Brilliant, happy days 🙂👍🏼

[@Lazy_Sundae]

What make of far do you have?

[@hopebgood]

@@Lazy_Sundae I love mad conspiracy theorists like you. They make me laugh. But don't forget I'm watching you all the time. 😉

[@Lazy_Sundae]

@@hopebgood I loathe conspiraloons and didn't reference any conspiracies in my comment. Are you sure you're feeling ok, mate? Is there someone we can call for you?

[@stevehope9440]

@@Lazy_Sundae Fiat “Tipo” of course 🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪

[@harlanthejester]

Bloody Hell that was brilliant!

[@johnmarks8101]

Still sounding great 40 years on.

[@squire7618]

Great sound.

[@Karmadarma]

Cried with my 80s memories

[@bearclawgirl6866]

Such a happy song

[@ijustdidahugeshit]

I agree with you because I am a qualified lesbian

[@goodnightmoon]

i love this band so much, still have their pelican west 1989 reissue japan released CD ❤️💿

[@c.t5136]

How many memories come rushing back when I hear this?! Thank you - happy days: innocence, Top of the Pops, romance and fun.

[@jonsiddons6190]

Yes very positive music from an enthusiastic & well meaning lead singer. Great music, guys! Cheers Jon Siddons

[@richardjones5514]

Absolutely Awesome in Brum tonight it was just a Fantastic Day

[@mikek1242]

Awesome. Also love seeing Christina Applegate on percussion.

[@lynndarlyn9398]

This is wonderful!! Love it! And Nick is still adorable! ❤➕☝️

[@khamot]

I want and I need the 80s back. Fun time with lots of happy memories. The 80s impossible to surpass.

[@leecannon2047]

The Joy on Nicks Face 😊

[@SoulLegendsRadio]

wow when those strings came in near the end!!!!

[@johngriffin87]

Great song!! Wonderful orchestral version that still keeps the original feel of the song.

[@kristaparsons5043]

Loved it ❤

[@stephenduncan872]

Nick looks so happy!!!!

[@paulloerker6280]

Beautifully done

[@MistressGlowWorm]

The vibe in the beginning 🥺

[@mgpprev5450]

Magical 80s sound ❤

[@TheIronweed-vx5lg]

One of my top ten favorite tunes!

[@TheTherams1]

A top quality production. Well performed

[@frc6040]

Was a pleasure then and still is...

[@bluecent]

Just simply brilliant 🇦🇺

[@terrysmith7671]

Fantastic day to see the boys back!

[@jlmarbal7384]

This is the real music ❤

[@Bodyknowledge77]

That was sweet 🙂

[@sirgalahad1470]

Incredible ! Takes me back 40 years !

[@saraheart2804]

Love this song and this group.

[@malencita]

Lovely song

[@YvetteArby]

Wow! He’s still so incredibly hot!! And his voice is just as amazing as it was. Thank you for this!! ✌🏼💖

[@philipmartin183]

Brilliant they reformed, definitely a great band.

[@Wee_crackers]

Stunning.

[@ChrisTurner-xk6lk]

Superb love the sound hopefully they are back

[@QuicknStraight]

They never got enough credit back in the day. Still sounds great!

[@stooge81]

Fantastic rendition. Thanks for the memories.

[@Glaciermt70]

Phenomenal.

[@samanthaflower3175]

Love this so much! I still have the album on vinyl.

[@tonymiddlehurst8438]

Joyful tune, great with the strings

[@LedgerAndLace]

LOVE!!! (Plus one). SO GREAT to see these guys!

[@sarahwallis3216]

Love this song, so iconic!

[@toni-kaku]

Beautiful 👏👏👏👏

[@philipmartin183]

Always brilliant Nick does it easily.

[@Sanddaal]

I just love this. I was 15 yrs when the record came out. It'll still be in my collection somewhere lol.

[@janicehutchinson3363]

Nick is sounding and looking great!

[@TwonkeyTV]

They sound better than they did in the past and he's still cute at 61 what turn out for the books.

[@EdenAudio]

Played Pelican West to death, bought it before it even hit the Top40, such a stunning debut album. Nice Madcap England top your wearing Nick.

[@danieldiesel937]

This is better than the original recording!

[@thehealthjunkie8996]

They’re having such fun! Love it 😘🙏🏻❤️🎶

[@bim-ska-la-bim4433]

Awesome, awesome, awesome!

[@sunsettea5895]

😊 Awesome beat

[@michaelougarezos8963]

I still love listening to this song. Fond memories ❤💯