I Can't Go Back To Savoury Now - John Shuttleworth

[@martin0113]

John got to 47 in the Bulgarian top 50 chart with this song and did a short tour of the seaside coast just outside Bourgas. Many hotels banned desserts from their A LA CARTE menus when the tour was finished. A fitting tribute from the Bulgarain tourist industry

[@OldManTony789]

is this true ?

[@markmolloy8647]

finally a singer song writer that writes about important issues that REALLY affect us - the things that really matter....

[@neilharris8210]

I know this is comedy, but am I the only one who could listen to this music all day? Geez maybe I'm cracking up. Go John lol

[@BLOLite]

How about John Otway too?

[@fodsaks]

This is sadder than Candle In The Wind.

[@frankshailes3205]

Most things are.

[@mehcol]

It goes well with Gin.

[@TB.....]

I want this played at my funeral.

[@TimLondonGuitarist]

A truly heartfelt depiction of a tragic scenario

[@JohnBloggart]

This comment cheers me up every time I see it!

[@stevefox2295]

Such pathos and so moving. I was so upset that I cried all the way to the chip shop.

[@jbradley9884]

His satchel throwing strop dressed in his anorak Batman style was the best thing ever when I was a kid. You got to say 'slag' and not get told off because it was in a song. Trying to explain this to my 18yo student daughter is kind of hard.

[@Alices.last.warning]

I was thinking this is the guy from Jilted John! So it is, in fact him?

[@VAPIDISM]

Surely one of the greatest ballads ever written. I would love to hear Lionel Ritchie cover it.

[@jontalbot1]

Mahalia Jackson with a retro gospel version would be the peak. Or perhaps a Sabbath version? After all, their songs have been re-recorded as jazz numbers so why not?

[@hudcrauf]

Celine Deon or Ken Boothe for me

[@VAPIDISM]

@@jontalbot1 Gospel would be great

[@VAPIDISM]

@@hudcrauf Excellent, Celine would make it a fill on lung belter and Ken might reggaefi if a little

[@falconoilcompany]

absolute classic, one of the unrecognized stars of british entertainment

[@divlino]

I cannot get this song out of my mind.Its affecting my work and everything.

[@OldManTony789]

Any luck ?

[@divlino]

@@OldManTony789 I'll let you know in 15 years.

[@betty_q]

​@@divlinoI love this. See you in 2038. All the best x

[@only1hoey]

The key change in this song is EPIC

[@earccmnai]

Thare are no words, not in my lexicon at least, that can adequately describe the sheer emotional power and potency of both this song and John's effortlessly perfect delivery of it. I thought I had achieved the zenith of artistic satisfaction after listening to Jim Bowen's interpretation of Bright Eyes, but this tear-jerking masterpiece takes takes it to a wholy new, and as yet uncharted level. My life is now complete. Thank you.

[@tonydeltablues]

Beautiful.

[@darinlewis7873]

This lovely man keeps my black dog at bay, everyday x

[@majorsnag]

Complete despair..heart wrenchin' story of a man in turmoil

[@jwood36]

As I'm crying into my Angel Delight this is something I can relate to, achingly beautiful.

[@robertwright7937]

Butterscotch?

[@Rodentpinkytrotters]

Angel Delight or Bird's Instant Whip was another poignant dilemma, oof...

[@neilsailing]

Banana.......surely🍌

[@Turkeyhome]

Heart rendering... if only Karen piped up before the pudding was put on the table. The Bontempi somehow wraps up the emotion beautifully and I now wipe a tear from my eyes... We can all learn from this.

[@cranebeg]

Our wedding song.

[@CaptainGraygor]

Went to see John last night at Liverpool Empire. Underrated comedy gold!

[@n2dabloo]

I'm loving it in southern Alabama.

[@cranebeg]

Savoury not slavery ;)

[@n2dabloo]

+cranebeg I detest slavery.

[@cranebeg]

n2dabloo Only a joke.

[@mehcol]

nice !

[@Merve157]

Stupendous amalgam of low-fi stop frame animation and handycam recording. Surely this is the number one John and his fans have been waiting for all these years?

[@RonWylie-gk5lc]

His songs are truly inspired!, who else would have come up with this. Real talent

[@MsMarclar]

A common dilemma, beautifully observed and sensitively portrayed

[@paulbennett3208]

Wise words from the maestro even Keith Richards knows the dangers, how easily we are tempted.

[@transonicbuoy1]

John is timeless - and I mean that. Clever alter ego, means he looks the same as he did 20 years ago. This genius will never die.

[@stubbsy1960]

Heartbreaking; John, it must have been hard for you to write about this, I have been their too, and your song gives me comfort. Thank you.

[@Uptoyourfacelads]

"Ah can't go back, I won't go back, I'd love to go back but I mustn't do that" History in the making -consider the bar for emotional expression through the medium of music well and truly raised.

[@settings0ns]

Sheffield you're forgiven for Def Leppard, this gentleman's organ is a national treasure

[@chloebates9112]

absolutely hilarious top comment ! hahahaha

[@ddoubledutch4783]

OOF!

[@fergusdonaghy3124]

Lysteria

[@AnthonyMonaghan]

Oof...eh, you've gone a bit blue with your ill-considered comment young man.

[@citizenseventies6738]

The first 2 Def Leppard albums (as well as one or two tracks on the third album) are awesome - sounds like you have only heard their more commercial stuff that came later ? Love John too by the way.

[@leeheyes7561]

Brings a tear to the eye even after all these years of listening

[@palmeracallejera]

Cos you can't, can you?

[@LukeJQ]

how can anyone not like this ?

[@unlokia]

Easily - it's crap.

[@LukeJQ]

no. you're crap

[@MrGetonyourbike]

i do

[@MrGetonyourbike]

luke quinn no its great

[@OldManTony789]

@@unlokia incorrect its amazing

[@trompell0]

I feel like I've experienced something so British it has changed me forever.

[@iannri4486]

I can only hold Mary Johns Wife in nothing but the highest esteem ...the fact that she did not mention there was a cheese Board and After Eights waiting by the bread bin shows the true humbling nature of the female experience..profundity experienced in the mundeity. .

[@newportgwentdragons]

tull, lennon, zeppelin, shuttleworth, british legends of rock. this song is so before its time, classic rock at its best.

[@Barracuda007]

"Stunning, thought provoking, voice of a generation" NME 10/10

[@byrdale]

i only saw this song recently and it's brilliant!! what a classic. it's a pity that it isn't broadcast on radio as i'm sure a lot of people would love it(although just in case, better just air it on radio 3 or 4) . Great song!!

[@paulwelch1992]

A soulful performance of real depth from Sheffield's premier singer/songwriter. Iconic.

[@daveblack2717]

A man who deals in truth, pure, honest truth. A leader of men.

[@marvinc999]

As with all Mr Shuttleworth's songs, you have to play this one a few times before the REAL meaning behind the seemingly innocent lyrics hits you. Then - it's P-O-W !!!!!!!

[@uktvcool]

I think you mean.. Then it's OOOOF

[@Tomalderfly]

I too saw this as a metaphor for life choices. I certainly can’t go back to ‘savoury’ now.

[@therespectedlex9794]

I remember when he performed at Preston Guild Hall after a TV appearance. I never went.

[@paulbennett3208]

nor did I

[@lucyschoon5585]

You tell quite an anecdote....

[@ianrutherford878]

@@lucyschoon5585 Pithy.All the hallmarks of a Northern story.

[@sbhatti534]

Oh my goodness, even after all these years this is still so relatable! Though over the Christmas period it's much easier to bend the rules as there's the non-stop conveyor belt of food to get through.

[@belvederebarbados9139]

Brilliant. John covers a terrible dilemma in such a poignant way. Some strong lessons to be learnt too - especially if you have children that eat slower than you.

[@macyplantain6176]

😂

[@stuartdane4208]

There is something so deeply Spiritual about this❤😢..A very meaningful song.We should all live by the lyrics

[@clavdig]

Saw him this week at Tyne Theatre, brilliant funny show, a show you can take all ages along to and you know nothing unsavoury (I thank you) will be said.

[@missydee6085]

John's intense & achingly beautiful lament has overwhelmed me. I might have to go on a Buddhist retreat to meditate on this all-encompassing anguish. OOF!

[@johnshuttleworth5766]

My name brought me here. Outstanding!

[@mynameisnotjerome1803]

I can't believe how emotional this song made me.

[@bootneck75]

We've all been there John, you said it better than anyone could. Deep

[@easylife123-i7o]

I shed a tear everytime i hear this Beautiful song.

[@oolongoolong789]

The wonderful world of Mr Shuttleworth.

[@pwareham61]

The saddest song about Shepherds Pie, I ever heard. I feel your pain.

[@eveopeave]

I am in love with John Shuttleworth.

[@NaziHampster]

Heartbreakingly sad. We played it at me Grans funeral.

[@Panch21]

that drum break gets me every time... legend

[@lescot2000]

I am a normal professional guy .. went to work today .. and could not stop this tune in my head ... great .,. J.S. and thaks to newfaces for posting .... I cant go back ... i,d love to back . ......... where are we placed for Eurovision entry ??? could win ... catchy as feck . thanks to all responsible

[@saddaddrummer]

Laughed so much I didn't think my trousers would ever dry out.....ooer.

[@paulmurray6071]

meat and three veg + pudding the Shuttleworth family are eating well the royalty money must be rolling in

[@danielbanks9589]

A very moving tribute to one of life's trials and tribulations

[@fletcherc1]

So good , intellegent humour without inneundo or crassness in it.Wonderfull to someone like me.

[@gedrooney9305]

fletcher christian Check out John Shuttleworths 500 bus stops episodes from the 90's if you haven't already, all on youtube thanks to some chap

[@6581punk]

+Ged Rooney Not to mention Europigeon :)

[@gedrooney9305]

6581punk Never seen it! I'm on it now! Cheers

[@thedant]

Genius! Unbridled genius!

[@katieogden_x]

The best song ever!!!!

[@GaryShowbiz]

i just cant stop listening to this.Its a total classic!!

[@alexfrankel]

best song ever

[@unlokia]

Wildest exaggeration ever ;-)

[@markstanton63]

unlokia Best response to a comment ever!

[@sneezymonkey]

Hehe i'm back for another listen. This song has become legendary in my house & gets sung quite a lot, even by the 4 year old :D

[@jaspertickler1831]

This is the greatest song in the universe

[@MichaelGarland]

My wife Mary made a lovely shepherd's pie and peas With carrots and gravy, oh and cabbage as an additional green I said that looks fantastic love and I tucked in hungrily My daughter Karen didn't, something I wish I'd seen For soon my plate was empty, I said "Mary, is there any more?" She said "No, love, but its treacle sponge for afters" and I said "phwoar" I'd had a couple of mouthfuls, when I heard Karen declare "I can't eat any more of this shepherds pie mum" Well it filled me with despair (because if I'd known that I wouldn't have started my sweet) But I can't go back to savoury now That shepherd's pie was stunning But I'm, halfway through my pudding I can't go back to savoury now My taste buds would go crazy And I can't go back to savoury now ('cause you can't can you?) My tummy was in turmoil, I was panicked and confused And as Karen's dinner grew colder, so did my sweet For my pleasure in that treacle sponge was now massively reduced By the sight of fluffy potato, and glistening meat Take this plate from me oh Lord, before I go insane Should I press on with my afters, or go back to my main? Oh I can't go back to savoury now That shepherd's pie was stunning But I'm, halfway through my pudding I can't go back to savoury now, Oh No My taste buds would go crazy And I can't go back to savoury now I can't go back, I won't go back I'd love to go back but I mustn't do that I can't go back, I won't go back I'd love to go back obviously, but I mustn't do that At that moment I heard a sound, a scrape of knife on plate As I watched Karen's dinner go in the dog's dish My appetite now gone, my pudding suffered the same fate I can only assume this appalling outcome Was God's wish 'Cause I can't go back to savoury I can't go back to savoury now That shepherd's pie was stunning But I'm halfway through my pudding I can't go back to savoury now My taste buds would go crazy And I can't go back to savoury now I can't go back to savoury... now

[@kgs42]

Beautiful song! He's very clever ......

[@hadders7729]

a true work of art

[@infearantrem]

John Shuttleworth, the thin man of genius that's been struggling to get out of me for years...'.I'd love to go back!!!'

[@robt135utube]

truly truly marvelous, the man is a legend. See the 500 bus stops dvd if you ever need cheering up: Like Sting John is going green in a big way, eating tracker bar, which is organic and drinking lucozade - which is isotonic and cares for the environment

[@LuminousGuy]

I was singing this in work lastnight ! lol

[@cryingonion2]

Next time, John, instead of giving it to the dog, ask Mary to cover the left-over shepherd's pie with clingfilm, pop it in the fridge, and you can have it next day for your lunch. (If you're not at the garden centre cafe with Ken).

[@Mick_Harrison]

A truly moving and tragic ballad. Love the enoesque keyboard!

[@seaofimmortality]

Should come with a health warning: "Beware - you could die laughing!" Or perhaps I'm the only other person with such a warped sense of humour. Truly magnificent!

[@TSPStudios]

Saw him at Big Chill and then the following week at vintage - what a star!

[@ozzie-sk9dh]

Heartbreaking. We understand John.

[@roccoparks]

John shuttleworth for PM he’s in touch with the common man

[@micknayles7161]

Just came across this fella today . Tremendous 😂😂

[@yatesy117]

tears protruding down my face...

[@cheekiantics1906]

That was STUNNING

[@benvankoningsveld]

Awesome seamless key change @ 3:24!

[@motheragawd]

Agreed, divlino. It's going round my head at the most inappropriate moments! I think it's the pure raw emotion!

[@tolkienrock]

Raw, brave and brutally honest. Given current events it also seems eerily prophetic. Should be taught in schools.

[@ShahPhilLeotardo]

After listening to this I will never go back to savoury

[@jonjuliecat]

saw him live a couple of months ago ... thanks sis! a legend in his own lunchtime - and funny as fuck .. and there was a full house ..

[@spynee]

aaa haha seen him live a few times - genius - pigeons in fliiiiiiight!!!

[@briansmith9629]

Jimmy Webb you've met your match

[@54spatula]

He CANT go back, he WONT go back, he'd LOVE to go back, but he MUSTN'T do that!!

[@ddemaine]

Oof, a bit like Meatloaf. He's gone a bit quiet, hasn't he?

[@IestynDavies-cx8je]

Bless him!..a memory my Parents saying...Dont spoil your dinner, by eating sweets! Shuttleworth doesn't get the recognition his 'talent' for comedy 'deserves'..if your feeling 'down', download his Radio 4& 4extra John Shuttleworth programes

[@rockandroll63]

This guy is a total genius.

[@ukrpgfan4029]

Oof what a heart breaker of a song, very moving indeed...

[@RooTheWerewolf]

My mum directed to this man and now I'm questioning her sanity and this guy's sanity too.

[@dazrazuk]

THIS CRACKS ME UP !!

[@andrewdavidwhyte]

Seen him live a couple times, the real og! Both times life is like a salad bar went off !

[@RobDurkin]

Love this song... can't believe I'd not heard it before last night.

[@StuartDane]

I cannot stop crying.This emotional classic reduces me to tears.I leak from every orifice,it can be embarrassing,in public 😮

[@endofthelinejoel]

Absolutely heartbreaking stuff. );

[@zamiadams4343]

Greatest track of them all John.

[@robt135utube]

Can you belive it! A friend of my good lady actually brought a shepherd's pie from Shirebrook Market round for the nipper - she didn't want it and I was eating my pudding. When offerred the 'pie I just said no. Only later, seeing the missed opportunity. What ultimate shame. Sorry John. Then again maybe it wasn't just the back to savoury thing... (those familair with said market may agree). Wonderful song.

[@grahamjohndavis]

I can’t listen to this without breaking down

[@asclepiusdoom3118]

England's answer to Bob Dylan. Voice of a generation tackles the hard choices facing the common man/woman.

[@billwilson8796]

He may be England's answer to Bob Dylan, but what was the question?

[@40harb]

"that shepherds pie was stunning but i'm halfway through my pudding" pure genius

[@spencerjames55]

Its unthinkable of returning to savoury as John says, Ive been haunted by this dilemma over the years.