James revisit Sit Down on Later… with Jools Holland

James perform Sit Down on Later… with Jools Holland on BBC Two (5 June 2018).
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[@lorrettaclarke709]

Most under rated Band ever - they're just wonderful

[@TheQinorigano]

i dont think their under rated, their just not so popular these days. They had their time. but i still repeat all their hits until now haha

[@lorrettaclarke709]

Qino Rigano they r huge in Manchester and have three generations of followers.

[@adamd4390]

Dont help when they botched their compilation album but putting the songs out of order

[@aromashogareirl6836]

Under rated?... They were marvelous!

[@Stube36]

Just as Carter the unstoppable Sexmachine

[@abbyjarvis8853]

James are hands down the best live band I've seen. The closest I've ever come to a religious experience. Tim looks so happy too, can't wait for their next tour.

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

Amazing live band I agree.

[@colincampbell815]

Agree 💙

[@ExploreWithEthan]

the drummers no good mam

[@michaelthomas3314]

Don't yo mean "Sit Down"?

[@stevebrindle1724]

One of the best pop songs ever!

[@justinh6260]

Brillant song will live on forever this song.

[@albertodf1234]

2022 and still loving this classic... James forever!

[@colincampbell815]

Generations of fans who know every word to every song the best band in the world FACT ❤️JAMES 💙

[@oliviercalmel2]

A Classic!!!!!

[@AHCollectibles]

The best band EVER!!! Totally amazing song! Goosebumbs over and over again on repeat!!

[@pontan44]

Beautiful. I 🇯🇵 felt so close to their songs when I was listening to them in my 20's and really wanted to fly to UK and sit down next to them ✨

[@pabloalthaus]

*LYRICS* 💙 *SIT DOWN* 💙 I'll sing myself to sleep A song from the darkest hour Secrets I can't keep Inside of the day Swing from high to deep Extremes of sweet and sour Hope that God exists I hope I pray Drawn by the undertow My life is out of control I believe this wave will bear my weight So let it flow Oh, sit down (X3) Sit down next to me Sit down, down, down, down, down In sympathy Now I'm relieved to hear That you've been to some far out places It's hard to carry on When you feel all alone Now I've swung back down again It's worse than it was before If I hadn't seen such riches I could live with being poor Oh, sit down (3X) Sit down next to me Sit down, down, down, down, down In sympathy Those who feel the breath of sadness Sit down next to me Those who find they're touched by madness Sit down next to me Those who find themselves ridiculous Sit down next to me In love, in fear, in hate, in tears Down Down Oh, sit down (3X) Sit down next to me Sit down, down, down, down, down In sympathy Down 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@pabloscotts]

*Thanks a lot!*

[@Nately22]

Life affirming. Anthemic. Iconic. Best band in the world.

[@andrewobrien6671]

Everyone who has had a mental, emotional or depressive episode needs to live with this song and know you are not alone. An anthem for mind health. Always know there are always there are people who feel the same and you can sit down with someomeone.

[@tdamtoft]

Love Jools Holland shows, love this song.

[@rockywaters9592]

I agree! James are one of my favourite bands of all time but this performance sounds tired and emotionless. I'm suprised they didn't rework it with jules on piano into a more slower tempo acoustic version, that would have highlighted the lyrics more. Tim really sounds like he can't be bothered, shame really!

[@amarcadiacastillo]

I always cry when I hear that song!!

[@michellerooney8011]

Loved this long time ago and still love it now

[@Ocodango]

Great band

The music of my youth

[@iccohen1]

Great, great song.

[@paultiller9221]

Even living in Ireland now just loved them in Dublin great memories brings me back

[@fernandocesar1810]

Great, James!!!!

[@joytackett2128]

Beautiful

[@malcolmjohnston7964]

Joy Tackett i

[@lewismurphy3692]

Utter class

[@geliasr2562]

Oh my God... I going to cry 😭 beautiful. I must learn how play this song!

[@paulbreslin7954]

Keep looping | E | E | A | B | chords in a count of 4. It's a really simple 3 chord song,, but the B chord is tricky for beginners. Remember to put some dynamics into the song. Best of luck!

[@lindamckenzie7456]

❤️ amazing song, had pleasure to hear live , even more amazing ❤️

[@Grandmaster-Yas]

Just saw them in Toronto over the weekend. Unbelievable!

[@davewilliams7130]

I hope I pray ♥️

[@samporter4882]

A classic

[@janiceward2169]

Tim....superb..!!

[@billmcq1]

Fantastic!

[@alberthomyx1984]

Los verdaderos hijos pródigos de Manchester 🎼😌👌🏻

[@anacatarinacarvalho8045]

YES YES YES !!!

[@mbazbarratt]

the greatest band ever

[@gazza1858]

Top band

[@harrissteven12358]

Happy Xmas let's rock

[@robertloyal4558]

Best!

[@carlospatricio3107]

Como se pifiaron al comienzo del tema loco , hasta mas grandes les pasa !

[@iccohen1]

Waiting for another USA tour to Washington DC!!!

[@erwinstada1811]

Jesus, that guy changed a lot. Seen them performance ,early 90s....From lot of hair to completely bald. " LONG LIVE,GETTING OLD" Wish we all,stayed young...😔

[@bigasouza1525]

❤❤❤

[@facu6]

God save James!

[@johnlovenhill1]

Manchester G-Mex 1990 ...

[@darthattenborough1145]

Classic! Do Wish they played Laid though, The good old American Pie days.

[@3dulimited952]

Lyrics , lyrics, lyrics You can’t write songs like this unless you’ve been ‘there’

[@simkenglee]

the Egyptian King

[@Arahsure]

I would love to hear that bass a bit higher in the mix! Pure pros though built it perfectly. Who's writing "pop songs" like this now? Sam Fender?...Paulo?

[@Matt.4877]

I love James ...but this is way off pace ..

[@gerardhealy2110]

agreed.. its a great tune but it needs energy here

[@222ferrett222]

lack lust the apollo remix was great this play by numbers

[@nicolaparsons5703]

😍

[@tomboz777]

Don't mind me...Came here just to see how many Salah comments there were.

[@martinbutler5112]

Wonder what Gavan Wheelan is doing? Would love to know

[@pteale]

I appreciate Tim probably had hair lot issues which led to his current image but going full on Gary Glitter is a bit much Still the 3rd best song of all time this, incredible song

[@Egonomical]

Emperor Ming

[@greetingsbox4229]

I just want Flash Gordon to sort Ming out.

[@Werner4voss]

Madchester

[@kathyeaton1507]

Might just have found another that'd like to Sit Dooown....

[@danielbeebee]

That drum intro 🤦‍♂️

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

Sound quality here is poor sadly, such a great song too.

[@PlateletRichGel]

Kind of looks like Walt from Breaking Bad.

[@joshuabrooks4686]

Who’s the brunette backing singer on the left?

[@mcgaming_niall]

MO SALAH MO SALAH RUNNING DOWN THE WING

[@TheAmysjoy2823]

Mo Salah Mo Salah his arms in a sling.

[@georgiamcdermott5140]

TheAmysjoy2823 comments that didn’t age well... 😂

[@Marikioable]

My friends say I sing like him but I dance like Andy Bell from Erasure. I'm still not sure if that's a criticism or a compliment. I don't mind, either way.

[@marcelojesus5209]

EEEEEPPPPIIIIIICCCC...

[@indigo025]

Are you trying to say… Energy Performance Certificate!

[@MrEdrazo]

Tim Booth never recovered up from his season in Gotham City... but his voice is somewhere back...

[@telephonic]

Mo Salah,Mo Salah,Mo Salah,Running down the wing,Salaaaaaaaaahaaaaaaaaa,The Egyptian king.

[@markhadden1397]

Plastic 🤮

[@davidg5832]

Been working through the versions today and not going to make friends this is poor. Lot of people on stage for a small sound as well.

[@rockywaters9592]

I dont know why but Tim looks and sounds like he really can't be arsed singing this song for the millionth time. I mean I'm really suprised they didn't try to rework it in more of a slower acoustic format with jules on piano. It just sounds like a tired run-through of the original version, and the band went out of sync during the guitar solo after the first chorus, bit of shame, doesn't stop James from being one of my top 10 bands of all time though, but hey ho. 🤷‍♂️

[@PC-uz6cs]

Slow, but they are old. This was from the 90s. Backing singers look like their grandkids

[@davidradford9572]

Same pace as the original .

[@jondobbs]

who's the hot backing singer on the left?

[@davidstewart9463]

Feeling utterly depressed after sitting through that

[@shredder9536]

David Stewart chin up Dave

[@nevillepass]

wooo! yes!! ta! jools!! er i was listening to simon cowell saying.. this is show...business while putting through a boyband of ten year old 's , well its supposed to be art first !!thats the important thing..so if you would like an alternative to the greedy mainstream click on my picture then the link to my official site and listen to all my songs for free and buy if you like...and maybe youll like what im saying....er ta! enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mathewkeipert6021]

So easy for this great band with a few original members to punch out a classic. No nerves by Tim.

[@robertloyal4558]

Wonderful band, not this performance sadly, tiredness is a bad person, just take a break of all ...., See you tomorrow x

[@TheJoseph5117]

Sorry. But without Larry on guitar it’s never the same. Always sounds shit when it kicks in with that guitar.

[@declanmcghie1559]

Great song but this is a shocking performance unfortunately

[@alanhenderson7989]

Terrible performance in all aspects.

[@sircoynie]

Always found it ironic that such an underrated bands biggest hit is one of their weakest songs. Tomorrow, Laid and Sometimes to name but a few are far better IMO .

[@WeAreJamesTV]

The band would love to play Sometimes as their 'oldie' on Later. Maybe one day.

[@Velvet0Starship2013]

Depressing. What makes it okay (even great) when a pop star ages is when those years bring insight and greater craft and the Music grows stronger with Time. Watching Tim perform this old hit (especially when the hit relied on the fresh face singing it, back then), with a mediocre singing voice, is ... depressing. The Breeders were pretty much just as bad. I suppose Jesus Jones are next...? Bring new skills to the spotlight or stay home, mates.

[@maccianmac]

Your comment is depressing. Stop being a shit.

[@Velvet0Starship2013]

Oh, ooops, what was I thinking? This decrepit former pop star singing his mediocre (derivative even then) hit from the '90s is *inspiring.* Fuck the Truth... let's all grin and clap at _everything_ .

[@StrangeBadger]

Your take on the truth is different to other people. Hold the front fucking page. No need to be such a weeping bellend.

[@Velvet0Starship2013]

Calm down, Sassy. Nobody's going to take your tragic band away from you! Laugh

[@enzodesantis6979]

Come back when you've see him continue to wipe the floor with most vocalists live.

[@Ianb793]

Yawnnnnn. 😴

[@MoogerTuber]

Try listening at 1.25 speed!

[@FIshfood500]

Too short