If I Had You - The Korgis on Top of the Pops

[@eileencroft7247]

Jeeezo. I was 21 when this came out. I'm 66 now and still loving this song. Where have all those years gone..😢😢

[@neboshman]

So was I

[@okpaulsue6639]

me the same 66 now.

[@eileencroft7247]

@@neboshman Bless your heart.

[@eileencroft7247]

@@okpaulsue6639 Blessed be, as long has the year's keep rolling round..

[@dafarmer21]

Similar age I’m 62. Where have they gone😢 take me back to better times no internet phones etc. But we were happy

[@David-uq6yb]

Loved this as a 12yr old so much in 1979, went out and bought the 45” vinyl record. Sad thing is I’ve still got it, in its original yellow sleeve. Such an uplifting song... I get the 45 out now and again to listen to it. Something about playing my 45’s takes me back to my youth. “Everybody’s Got to Learn Sometime” is also another Korgis classic. Totally underrated band.

[@THEKORGIS]

Thanks David. Nothing sad about having fond childhood memories! Not sure many of the kids will have that from THIS year! Thanks for still being there. Hope you can make a gig sometime. If you do make sure you come and say hello! Al-guitar

[@David-uq6yb]

@@THEKORGIS Thanks Al. My “sad” remark was tongue in cheek, as my old 45s are precious to me as they remind me of my youth...growing up in the 70s & 80s. “If I Had You” by the Korgis is one of my desert island songs. It is sad that youngsters today don’t have what we had back then... TOTPs on a Thursday night and the chart countdown on a Sunday evening. Music has a way of helping recall wonderful memories. I think that’s missing today and not for the good. But thanks for the music, will look out for future gigs.

[@THEKORGIS]

Yeah David - we had it good! All those TV shows like TOTP and the Whistle Test. I saw so much music I loved on those shows. Nothing to compare these days. I guess the up side is a lot of kids are listening to old music via KZbin or Spotify. .. perhaps a lot more than you would think. My daughter asked me if I was a fan of Frank Zappa the other day!

[@grahamharlow7471]

Nothing sad bout spinning this gem, it's priceless, absolute masterpiece😊😊😊

[@jdbishop8512]

I agree 😊

[@timguiseley4573]

Still listening to this brilliant song in 2024, brings back so many memories

[@THEKORGIS]

Still out there doing it Tim! 5 albums in the last 4 years! Never too old to break new ground!

[@rezap33]

great memories but unbearingly gutting..

[@peterx7230]

I was 17 when this came out. (1979) Born 62 and 62 now.

[@dafarmer21]

Same as me love this time that we grew up. Miss them so much far better than life today.

[@vicstanding9856]

Me too

[@roytbone5791]

And me

[@StefanKarlsson-r8f]

@@roytbone5791 Me also

[@Rob-29266]

Some songs stay with you a lifetime , and this one certainly has. Been a fave of mine ever since it's release . Wonderful song , thank you guys .

[@THEKORGIS]

Thank you Rob! This one never gets old - just more beautiful!

[@kadiummusic]

You said it!

[@grahamharlow7471]

Great song

[@THEKORGIS]

@@grahamharlow7471 Thank you kind sir!

[@grahamharlow7471]

​@@THEKORGISno worries, it's a musical masterpiece it's as simple as that😊👍

[@marsultra7032]

One of the most underrated songs of all time

[@lewisgreen1633]

True..

[@THEKORGIS]

Thank you guys!

[@kadiummusic]

So true!

[@grahamharlow7471]

Absolutely... This is a musical Masterpiece, it's as simple as that 😊😊👍

[@angelamcnaught7540]

Loved this when I first heard it I would have been about 15 I’m 60 now and sat here bewildered on where the time went but this is still a brilliant song

[@THEKORGIS]

We all wonder that Angela. In our head's we are still all young people that just look a little older!

[@simondalzell5635]

I'm 59. Have always Loved This Song.

[@pcm147-hl3yh]

They only had two hits, but both of them are timeless classics, and stunningly beautiful.

[@michaelbullock8279]

I think this is one of the finest songs of all time. Love the lyrics. Perfect.

[@THEKORGIS]

Sorry it took a year to see this comment... We thank you kind sir. The Andy Davis version is a bit longer with an extra verse. Originally a kind of reggae!

[@michaelbullock8279]

@@THEKORGIS Thanks for your reply - made my day! One of the most under rated and under played songs of all time.

[@paulgosling6886]

This is one of them songs that never ages. A true classic with meaningful lyrics.

[@THEKORGIS]

Thank you Paul. Andy Davis wrote this for The Kim Beacon Band. This was in between Stackridge and The Korgis. A bad recording of it is here on Youtbube. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpXNfY2Za6xsbtE around 31 mins. I actually have the vinyl and it sounds great! The Korgis poppified it up, but Andy also does a great version with DLM with that extra verse back in. Al Steele - guitar

[@MrDaiseymay]

AND GREAT MUSICIANSHIP TOO.

[@nathanielwilliams2064]

Music that penetrates and soothes the soul!

[@THEKORGIS]

Thank you Nathaniel. Glad we soothed someone!

[@thecatatthebridge3512]

I was a local DJ in the West Country mid 70's - mid '80s and always liked to end gigs with a top smoochy song to send them home happy, once this beautiful offering came out it was always my final disc of the night, and never failed to get some eyes watering. Happy days long since gone.

[@MrDaiseymay]

THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC, AND YOU PROBABLY INCREASED THE LOCAL POPULATION TOO.

[@Colinl3052]

1979 was arguably the finest year ever for music.

[@billybonds4449]

Certainly was.

[@GriefTourist]

Joy Division the Clash Specials Madness Blondie Skids Pink Floyd (The Wall) disco still pumping you could be right

[@KatsCats2619]

Top of the pops was great I miss it😢 Love the Korgis❤

[@GaryJohnWalker1]

A return of Thursday 7pm TotP - 45 mins - to a channel without ads would be enjoyable and beneficial to many imo

[@thaiowl1963]

Loved this song, and still do. I was 16 in 1979. Many thanks for a beautiful song which is timeless.

[@THEKORGIS]

It was our first breakthrough after all the wilderness years of Stackridge!

[@simondalzell5635]

I was a mere 14 !!

[@TheBrummie60]

Utterly mesmerising melody from the golden age of popular music. My favourite song of all time, unsurpassed: a little piece of Heaven, up in the clouds.

[@THEKORGIS]

Ta for that... we kind of like it as well!

[@billybonds4449]

The Korgi's were a real class act. Vastly underrated group who were way ahead of their time.

[@THEKORGIS]

We are still here Billy - and a CLASSIC new album on Pre-release NOW! thekorgis.com/kartoon-world-pre-sales Thanks for your kind comments! Al

[@reubenwoolnough7762]

Listening to this is pure beautiful nostalgia. What a great song! I'm 15 again.

[@barryshaw5957]

First heard this when I was 13 (1979), been a fan of the Korgis ever since. Still listening to this day, great music is eternal.

[@MyDaisy66]

Hey from London. I was 13 too. Loved this. Loved TOTP too.

[@THEKORGIS]

Thank you Barry. We keep trying to push the boundaries - no point unless you do!

[@MrDaiseymay]

@@MyDaisy66 I'VE BEEN WATCHING totp ON bbc 4, FROM THE 90'S---GAW BLIMEY, IS THIS WHEN MUSIC ENDED ?

[@marktheblue5780]

A song to bring tears to your eyes .. beautiful

[@THEKORGIS]

Thank you Mark. Yes it is very poignant. Written by the brilliant Andy Davis - sadly not with the band anymore - but still doing great music with his own band DLM.

[@chrisbardell]

This classic just popped into my head. Loved it since back then, when I was 8 years old. Thanks for sharing

[@THEKORGIS]

It is a great one! The only TOTP appearance as well, as when Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime hit the charts, the BBC were on strike!

[@THEKORGIS]

@@3minuteboxing71 I am SURE it was just having a laugh. Everything on TOTP was mimed at that point. Probably akin to Marc Bolan having his guitar lead plugged into his back pocket!

[@alasdairpaterson3439]

@@THEKORGIS It's up there with Bob Geldof playing a candelabra

[@THEKORGIS]

@@alasdairpaterson3439 Is that a good thing?!!!

[@chrisbardell]

​@@THEKORGISAnd here I am once more 3yrs later, when this fine song again turned up unprompted in my head. Great piece of music.

[@larhumba4233]

I used to whack the volume on my radio up to max whenever the opening note to this came on! Absolutely loved it! Still do. ❤❤❤❤

[@stephenwood9104]

What a beautiful song, absolutely love this song from glorious times when music was music ❤️👍

[@THEKORGIS]

...and we are still making real music. By the end of July it will be 5 albums in 4 years. Please check out some of the new material.

[@stephenwood9104]

@@THEKORGIS Thank you for your reply, I'll check out your other albums, much appreciated 👍

[@adriancotterill2660]

I also loved 'Everyone's got to learn sometime'!

[@THEKORGIS]

Everybody seems to love THAT one! Of course we close the show with it!

[@specialse]

Brilliant tune and 70,s memories from a time before the world mad ......miss those times so much .

[@THEKORGIS]

Thank you! This thought had also occurred to us. our new album is all about that - and in fact charts the last 40 years and the next 10!! New video just going up here tonight called Bringing Back The Spirit of Love To The World. Hope it does something for you!

[@jackiedavies182]

My sister and i loved this when it came out but didn't buy it. However i I finally bought a copy this year. Sadly my sister unexpectedly passed away in July, and this will always remind me of her ❤

[@cloughey1]

One of the best songs of the 70s, remember getting the single in June 1979, still have it.

[@geoffcook3469]

An absolute fabulous record

[@THEKORGIS]

Thank you Geoff... it is a gorgeous piece. The original Andy Davis version was a kind of American swamp reggae!

[@johntate5050]

A timeless classic. The correct measure of melancholy balanced with the correct dose of optimism.

[@THEKORGIS]

Thank you John. We play it on every gig synced up with this TOTP film in the background. People often cry!

[@Peter-or8oc]

I can still remember being 8 years old and my dad buying this record I had him playing it over and over , amazing song

[@THEKORGIS]

Yeah it is one of those songs that makes you remember a time. Funny enough one of our new songs is about just that!

[@canyoudigit6321]

As a 12 year old this really struck a chord in me, its a timeless classic, simple and beautiful.

[@THEKORGIS]

Yeah that sentiment... If I had you then everything would be perfect!

[@canyoudigit6321]

​is this a genuine korgis reply? If so I am honoured ! Of course love every body's got to learn sometimes, but why just the two hits? As a 12 year old I was saddened to not hear any further tracks.

[@THEKORGIS]

@@canyoudigit6321 Yes it is!... this is Al Steele. Original writer James Warren, John Baker and myself write all the new stuff. This version of If I Had You is a recording we did at my studio last year. As you can hear, James' voice is just the same as it was in '79! In answer to your question there were more singles released (If Its Alright With You Baby and All The Love in the World) but with a new record company as the old one went bust. They perhaps didn't have as good connections as Rialto did. We continue to produce new music and the 2021 release Kartoon World has been described as a 'career high'. If you want to chat more then go to the Ask Us Something section on thekorgis.com/contact-us That will come through to our email. You can also grab the newer albums there, but also check out all the videos from that album here on KZbin. Just click on the Kartoon World playlist. Cheers Al

[@lucygriffiths604]

I loved this then and still do...takes me right back to happy times watching TOTP with my mum and dad 😊 Beautiful song stands the test of time.

[@JumbleTasteSpinning]

I love the korgis so much... listen to the original lp's on my hi-fi and fly with the music... thank you for your music ❤

[@THEKORGIS]

Have you got Kartoon World on vinyl? Perhaps our best to date.

[@RockinJohnnyaitken]

First time I heard it on Top of the Pops I fell in love with it, such a beautiful song

[@Brian-oi8cg]

Just love this song playing it all the time

[@MrDaiseymay]

GREAT SLIDE GUITAR

[@kadiummusic]

Huge song for me during my adolescence.... I don't think I was the only one. Wonderful.

[@mikaelabowen5781]

I always loved this song. Takes me straight back to where I was working at the time.

[@THEKORGIS]

Thank you Mikaela. We continue to try to create beautiful music. Please check it out wherever you like...but it is here. thekorgis.com

[@phillipmaude3695]

This song just came out the same time I was going to get married, gorgeous record

[@THEKORGIS]

We should ask cautiously Are you still married?

[@Becks1974]

I was 4 years old when this was released and remember my parents playing it. I'm now 49 and love it still today. Such an amazing not to mention beautiful song, a true classic!

[@simondalzell5635]

I was 14, Classic.

[@seanlanigan9236]

Yeah James Warren what a great voice

[@specialse]

Reminds me of long summer holidays late 1970,s on the East coast of Scotland ....my family and the dog , transports me back there instantly every time i hear this .. so long ago now .Bit tearful....

[@THEKORGIS]

Our guitarist Al Steele came across from Australia in 1971 and did school in The Isle Of Skye. Maybe somewhere we have a Scottish connection!

[@scottmallory298]

Haha - bizarrely me too. Aberdeenshire for me (Rosehearty near Fraserburgh)...

[@KevinJones-qg1ug]

Lovely seventies memories thank you

[@kevinbeck6785]

yes they were kevin great times and great music and great memories .......

[@kevinmurphy8857]

I remember THIS song. One of my favourite songs.

[@GriefTourist]

I was a punk when this was out but it's definitely one of the best songs of 1979

[@peterhuxley9721]

I'm sixty five years old now l was nineteen when this first came out legend rosemary God bless miss you

[@MrDaiseymay]

YOU SAW THE LIGHT----WITH REAL MUSIC AT THE END

[@susanarnold6423]

Love this song it make me cry all the time😢

[@duncanbirss8923]

Brilliant isn't it?

[@alancaunce3199]

Just An Absolutely Standout Supreme Classic From These Great Artists. Can't Believe Where The Time Has Gone. Standout Vocals Combined With Magical Musicality. Cheers 🍻 👏 ✌️ 🥂 For This Timeless Memory.❤❤❤.

[@MrDaiseymay]

TOO TRUE. AND GREAT MUSCIANS TOO.

[@paulgazey3160]

Absolutely love this its up there with my all time favourites

[@THEKORGIS]

Thank you Paul. We have a lot of good songs... but none quite like this one...

[@neilthorley359]

Lovely song from that era I was 15 good times

[@simondalzell5635]

Absolute CLASSIC. One of a kind. Beautiful.

[@chriscocks3670]

Big and beautiful. And 43 years later the shades are back in fashion

[@neilpearson3024]

Favoured song of all time bring back 1979.

[@darenwright1071]

Always thought the Korgis were great musicians and songwriters they have done several really good songs, this one is quite beautiful, always thought they are up there with the very best.

[@THEKORGIS]

Thank you Darren. We are still around and still writing. Our 2022 album Kartoon World has been described as an 'all time high'. Catch us on a gig if you can. All info on thekorgis.com

[@scottmallory298]

Fabulous song. As good now as 44 years ago! I still remember that slide guitar leading into the chorus...

[@jimharrison748]

I remember hearing this, as a young lad into this and that, this played and I was amazed! I was in a different world! A time of beautiful memories.

[@panchipereira2822]

Que bueno !!! Me encantaba esta banda . Acá en Uruguay eran un clásico . Muchas gracias por estos recuerdos .

[@THEKORGIS]

Muchas Gracias TO YOU!!

[@telchalone7115]

A total classic,up there with the best of them)

[@THEKORGIS]

Thank you great person!

[@seanhazlewood634]

These were a totally gifted band great simple lyrics and tunes as well thanks for sharing this video

[@KatsCats2619]

70s,80's and 90s best music 🎶 🙂

[@michaelkemp6857]

Great songs, great band!!

[@THEKORGIS]

Thank you! We keep trying - just mixing part two of our new double album UN-United Nations. The first half (the BLUE album) was released in January.

[@davidnesbit45]

This is a great song. I think the cover versions by Rod Stewart and Tracy Ullman are wonderful too and do the original proud.

[@pascalcout4083]

Très belle chanson avec un super guitariste 👍👍👍

[@Charlietwice]

such a simple yet perfect song

[@MrDuncanr7]

I was 16 in 79, just leaving school, work then RN in jan 80, so I started being able to buy 45s, this track was awesome...lovely melody, when songs were stories..If its alright with you Baby and Everybody's gotta learn sometime followed, class group for sure and worthy of a place right up there with the best of them, well done guys.

[@kevinbeck6785]

Remember buying this classic song, magic times and magic music thanks lads .................

[@THEKORGIS]

Thank you Kevin. It was a magical time for music. Quite a way from where we are now.... planning to change all that with the new album. Out in June sometime.

[@kevinbeck6785]

@@THEKORGIS Will be listening out for in June CHEERS !!!

[@stevekenney2804]

Reminds me of a lost love. Tragic then. And now if I'm honest.

[@marklynch5149]

The Korgis - _purveyors of quality music!_

[@RattlesnakeBob]

Superb song

[@duncanrs]

Im recovering from cancer ,doing fine I think ,but I wouldnt have got through this without my wife by my side on november the 7th 2020 we will have been together 40 years ,not all good ,not all bad but if she wanted me to I could rule the world

[@THEKORGIS]

You have been with your wife for as long as Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime has been around. Not sure what that means, other than we are are all getting on a bit!!! Hope your recovery is a complete success.

[@rw8733]

Good luck to you sir. I hope this great song cheers you up.

[@duncanrs]

@@THEKORGIS still alive and doing well thank you

[@THEKORGIS]

@@duncanrs Good for you! - keep up that kicking!!

[@robertjones7999]

A little ray of sunshine from the past brilliant tune 🎶👌

[@THEKORGIS]

Thank you Robert... we are all about sunshine!

[@kevinmurphy8857]

I Remember the song. So romantic.

[@peterhuxley9721]

Great record about a girl who I loved with my heart and soul

[@THEKORGIS]

Unrequited?... We hope not!

[@carlosbockor5798]

From Argentina. Beautiful song ... and memories.

[@stevejohnman68]

James warren may not have looked the part but what a song and what a voice! Pop perfection.

[@MrDaiseymay]

tallent & ability first

[@MrDaiseymay]

WELL I FANCY HIM AND I'M STRAIGHT

[@PadreCelsoCardoso]

em quarentena vamos redescobrindo grandes músicas, voltamos ao passado e é muito bom!

[@sabinebrignell7210]

Brilliant song, great vocals.

[@THEKORGIS]

Thank you Sabine. We will play it for you next time you get to a show! X

[@debowiec3]

Excellent song, so many memories of yesteryear😊

[@davidwaterhouse2552]

Gorgeous song! dx

[@jarre89]

Still listening in 2024 anyone else

[@THEKORGIS]

Thank you for sticking with us. Please check the new material - you might like it just as much!

[@stephenwood9104]

I'm still listening, it's one of my all time favourite songs of all time, I hope to be still listening for many years to come 👍

[@richardkronberg4925]

Obviously.😅

[@catherineturner1412]

Still listening to

[@richardkronberg4925]

No just you.

[@GaryJohnWalker1]

Nostalgia. Melancholy. Oddly good mix

[@nodarkthings]

Great song and very evocative of happy times.

[@stevekenney2804]

The song of the love I lost. Still hurts.

[@rw8733]

This had completely slipped my mind. Thank you for reminding me. It's lovely. Such beautiful words. Great band. Can we have a tour?

[@drstevie]

beautiful.

[@derekthesec]

Lovely song

[@mikehutchins8653]

Left school in this year aged 16 one year later passed my driving test and played this track in my car, fantastic times

[@revol148]

a great lost classic from that much maligned decade

[@THEKORGIS]

Aah but it's not maligned anymore - it is now hip and cool again!

[@revol148]

@@THEKORGIS a decade which had the Bee Gees at the peak of their powers needs to be treated with a little caution whilst always remembering it was also the decade of David Bowie, the Clash and Bob Marley !

[@THEKORGIS]

@@revol148 Something for everyone to love - or hate!

[@clarkkent2010]

@@THEKORGIS a timeless classic. Wasn't Alan Wilder from Depeche Mode fame, keys on this track?

[@sagoth66]

This is a beautifully crafted pop song which i remember well although I've only just got into Stackridge and found out the link. Keep going guys

[@THEKORGIS]

Not planning to stop! Thank you - get to a gig if you can and say hello!

[@kennyhill3140]

So cheesey it was brilliant 😆👍

[@THEKORGIS]

The dancing keyboard player is our fav!... of course James with his tie over the bass strings is also a hoot!

[@KatsCats2619]

​@THE KORGIS Love this ❤song my era 😊

[@THEKORGIS]

@@KatsCats2619 Our era too... But we are all hanging on in this era too! Lots of new material... We reckon just as good.

[@KatsCats2619]

@THE KORGIS Aww good 👍 😊

[@primus7776]

So Beautiful.

[@darentopham4533]

Love this song, still reminds me of the one that got away over 40 years later

[@Strongsong]

Amazing song!

[@paulhoward-xp1dy]

not heard this in at leat 15-20 years priceless

[@markkennedy2086]

I only heard this song for the first time sometine ladt year when Ken Bruce was still on Radio 2 and it was played either before, during or sfter that days Pop Master quiz. To be fair, i was only 7 back in 1979 and never knew the delights of TOTP until a couple of years later. Still, better late than not at all. Great song.

[@jean-pierrebertho5632]

Always on the top 80 :)

[@seanbonella]

reminds me of my youth, brilliant song

[@THEKORGIS]

Reminds us of our youth - our lack of it now!

[@seanbonella]

I can only know my youth ​@@THEKORGIS

[@luisalbertosanchez3892]

Exitazo de fines de los 70s...

[@bapete5159]

Songs you never Appreciated when you were young.....( A long time ago .....Great Days Tho.....👍🇬🇧🤓

[@THEKORGIS]

Thanks Pete... sometimes listening to old song in the present day is like lifting a curtain...

[@bapete5159]

@@THEKORGIS Very well Said.....God Bless Pete.....👍🇬🇧🤓

[@iandavidson752]

Love this song classic

[@alanfox7312]

This and everybody got to learn sometime classic works of arts

a beautiful gentle love song.