James - Just Like Fred Astaire

[@haretyper4954]

The moment I realized I was in love with my husband (a couple weeks after we met) was while I was listening to this song for the first time 8 years ago in the car driving to meet him after my friend's wedding where this song was on the wedding favor which was a mix CD made by the groom. My husband died 1 year ago today from cancer at 38 years old. I am thankful I have that moment of realization and feeling preserved in this song forever and am right back in the car driving again every time I hear it. "I believe in happiness, I believe in love, I believe he fell to earth from somewhere high above". I will always miss you and will love you forever.

[@FLTOPS]

Your post literally made me cover my mouth and shed a tear for your loss..... I cannot imagine how hard it must be.....

[@haretyper4954]

PAUL WADDINGTON Thank you Paul. That is so sweet of you to be so touched by my comment and to admit it publicly. I am sorry it upset you though. It IS very hard, but I'm doing OK... usually. :) Sometimes I can't believe he's gone and reality hits me like a slap in the face. Sometimes I feel like I hate this life without him, but not all the time and there are usually more good days than bad ones now. I try to live my life now being thoughtful of him being proud of what I'm doing. I have a 3 year old son that looks JUST like my husband and for him I'm very thankful. My husband knew he was dying and during that time he told me several times he wanted me to find someone else and remarry when I was able, he was so selfless like that. I love that being human means we are capable of loving many people at the same time and have enough love to go around. Sometimes I can't imagine how hard this is either, but we're forced to be strong when we have to be and either stop living or force ourselves to keep going and do what is scary and uncomfortable and appreciate life and make those that we lose along the way proud by living better- being our best selves. I never understood really the term "live one day at a time" until this last year. It'll never be OK, it'll never be right, it'll never be easy but I choose to be happy and allow love in and that does allow for healing. That's what he wanted and I'm trying to do that, I am doing that :)

[@haretyper4954]

To everybody- if you know any widows, and eventually most people will, don't leave them alone, visit them and call them and don't avoid talking about their lost spouse/partner/loved one, we LOVE talking about them. We may cry, but that's OK, it soothes our souls to remember and talk about them and hear stories about them from others. That's the hardest part aside from the loss, everyone thinks you want to be alone and it's the opposite for almost everyone. Getting calls and messages on anniversaries and birthdays of the lost ones also makes us feel good, not bad.

[@thomascook578]

Just read your post and it brought a tear to my eyes, i also love the line you quoted

[@haretyper4954]

Thomas Cook Thank you Thomas.

[@kshvedoff9348]

2024 now...yet 25 years after hearing this song for the very first time it remains to be my favourite from James❤

[@jenni4claire]

Same.

[@jonathandoman]

The most underrated James song , top 3 of favourites!

[@komaxlaredo]

I am a 14 year old kid. James is my favourite band. people think I am weird, but I dont care, cause when I hear James I feel like Fred Astaire. thats what the kid says.

[@abominablecnutswain8206]

Hugo Gutierrez how's 20 going bud? Still a fan of James?

[@markquinn2724]

Best band from Manchester

[@mishatomskovich7103]

Stick with music you like. Ignore the morons...

[@mishatomskovich7103]

@@markquinn2724 And that is a big Ask..

[@martinquarton8535]

Good age to get into music and a great band to start with.

[@GetPromoted07]

A moment of silence because music like this is never coming back

[@coolkid05]

"Meteors may strike the earth, nations live and die, I'm the boy who got the girl, and now we're gonna fly." Simple, yet beautiful lyrics.

[@maryjoana6618]

" ..i' ve Just meet a girl who belives we can fly... " Beautifull!!!

[@tracya4087]

oh yes

[@maxwellsmartarse2916]

Those lyrics came on at the exact time I read your comment. Uncanny.

[@missvivienne8985]

Masterpiece 💋

[@patrickmckeirnan3056]

Hes got lyrics like bob what a chanter bing bong bally lets all have a wee swally

[@Ray-6701]

How the hell can anyone give this musical masterpiece a thumbs down 😲 It's bloody brilliant 🥰

[@MrTuryn]

its just boring ^^

[@edwardwilliammorris1340]

If you can't see the excellent mastery of music in this song you are suffering from brain damage. It's superb

[@Nicemice19]

I’m mesmerised ❤

[@drazenkazeljko2366]

😮​@@MrTuryn

[@ricchardo]

@@MrTurynSir, YOU HAVE NO SOUL 😢

[@victorriva395]

I am glad that there are so many positive comments here.... this brings back many great memories... I was the online editor, me and John Hillcoat the director put this together in one night!

[@fraserclarke1865]

Victor Riva bloody brilliant

[@alvarogallegosochoa1842]

Nice job!

[@CMDR_Verm]

Breaks me down everytime. I love this video. Ralph Brown right? But was the paramedic Daniel von Bargen?

[@markanthony9098]

Done this song a great job. History will now look back and wonder.

[@Almost-Nothing]

Mr. Riva so many great videos... Faith No More, Placebo, Muse, Therapy and so much more

[@danielbailey8516]

I don’t think anyone has ever distilled the pure, limitless joy of falling in love quite like James did in this record ❤

[@danielfreitas8950]

One of the most beautiful songs ever...

[@nmw6674]

Agreed, brother...

[@martynthomas4588]

my beautiful darlin Trish has just been given weeks to live after battling for 15 months with the bastard cancer, to me this is our tune

[@JV110]

Really sorry for your loss. I hope this song gives you some comfort like it does to me

[@robertfish7454]

I'm so sorry...hope you are finding strength from somewhere high above x

[@zimba5194]

Hope your pain has healed. You will be together again. I hope you've had spiritual dreams to comfort you. God bless.

[@petercarrington2560]

God bless ❤

[@bigtommyt71]

What can you say about James..... seriously under-rated, they have done a bucket load of amazing songs like this but never get mentioned. James you guys rock

[@TJ-vo5td]

...”we can cross the race divide, bridge a gap that wasn’t really there”...great line...

[@neilfrangleton5166]

Now more than ever ♥️

[@l.love_musicals]

Used to listen to this with my dad every single night. It was our special song. Up until I was around nine I loved it. Then we just stopped.. I don't know why. It's been something like 4 years since then. When I'm next at my dad's house (divorced parents) I'm gonna listen to this song with him before bed. I never realised how much I missed all this stuff until I heard this song again.

[@alexcr01]

did you do it? as a dad, I can tell you he''ll love it

[@WillieWagglestick]

As i type this comment, how could 43 people dislike this? James were a great band and that was an example of just how good they were and how lucky we were back then to have music like this. What a great song.

[@nickpalm65]

+WillieWagglestick James are a great band.

[@Robcatist]

Because some people have very bad taste in music.

[@Robcatist]

+THthefirst very true we're all different.

[@undercover5741]

Because they are tone deaf :-):-):-)

[@O_Towne_Bear]

I agree but can't we all be different and still love James? If there is any band that we can do it for, its James.

[@Atif_Ph.D._Kate_Bush_Fan_Club]

He really does have one of the most beautiful voices I've ever heard. Astonishing song from one of the greatest and most under-rated bands ever!!!

[@paultaylor7242]

The penny has only just dropped with this band... Wow 😲

[@scorchedearthdj]

i adore this band. the music gives me all of the feels.

[@GreatAlexander369]

James is so underrated 😢😢😢. This band gets me goose bumps. I’m in love 🎉🎉🎉

[@paulmcguire3382]

Most underrated band in the world totally agree 👌

[@nickpalm65]

What a Great ,Happy song. Long live James.

[@valkyrielennith]

2020 ...still here and just as captivated.

[@johngill7776]

A song with great lyrics and great music arrangement.

[@fluorosco]

Its beautiful and sounds like nothing else❤

[@tracya4087]

yes just wish others close to me were too

[@neilfisher8346]

2021 too ...!

[@craigcullen28]

@@neilfisher8346 me too

[@DAYGLOUKNOUKNO]

Every now and again...on this planet......things are just done right.....nothing to be added...nothing to be taken away......This ladies and gentleman....is one of those moments......cause when I hold her in my arms.....I feel like Fred Astaire......I WILL LOVE THIS SONG FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE.....

[@markanthony9098]

Crap it's still valentines day here. But i get ya.

[@한보은-q2f]

im korean fan since when i was 15years old now im 36 years old

[@johnlloyd5221]

One of the happiest songs ever made

[@Joshua-mv3mv]

really

[@martinquarton184]

Amazingly all James songs are so different but catchy and uplifting.

[@laRoz67]

I was never a fan of this band, but it's one of the best songs ever written about the feeling of being in love. Perfect.

[@ponkusjr]

Got to be one …. Of my favourite tracks from James ❤

[@ismailozay2173]

One of the James song that felt me so happy after the years.. Doctor, what is happening to me? Palpitations, my mind's diseased Even my vision is impaired I'm losing my hair 'Cause when I hold her in my arms I feel like Fred Astaire Lovesick, my temperature's high Just met a girl who believes we can fly I'm a bull, not a bear I'm a millionaire 'Cause when I hold her in my arms I feel like Fred Astaire I believe in happiness I believe in love I believe she fell to earth From somewhere high above I believe in Hollywood Don't believe that love must bring despair 'Cause when I hold her in my arms I feel like Fred Astaire You say love is just a disease A plague for the naive These days, no-one believes Meteors may strike the earth Nations live and die I'm the boy who got the girl And now we're gonna fly We can cross the race divide Bridge a gap that wasn't really there 'Cause when I hold her in my arms I feel like Fred Astaire I'm gonna hold her in my arms Just like Fred Astaire I'm gonna hold her in these charms Like Fred Astaire Like Fred Astaire (My goodness, the water's rising) Like Fred Astaire

[@sharon9270]

How poingnant 2 weeks ago I said goodbye to a kind,loving,caring,funny,life and soul of the party soulmate Chris,we did fly near the end, he died knowing he was amazing,cherished and loved

[@super-dec-steve]

Suki Tunes sorry hun xx

[@MJ.71]

I hope you've found love again x

[@MrSkid1970]

A fan for 30 years,and STILL not seen them!

[@nmw6674]

In the years since you posted this, I sincerely hope you've done yourself the biggest favour and booked tickets to see them live because quite simply, Tim Booth et al, give the finest interactive audience/musical performance I've witnessed... utterly incredible. Seen them many times. Saw them at Halifax Piece Hall last year, and going to Leeds Arena again in a few weeks.

[@patrickmckeirnan]

Seen them last night for the 3rd time class

[@stewmercer800]

I listen to Tim, and I can honestly claim, I have tears in my eyes from the range and clarity of his voice, mixed in with the music coming from Saul, Jim, David, Mark , Michael....and lastly but what a fecking input...Andy...it's just, I don't know....it's another level, I took my daughter to Glastonbury 2016 and it tow where 3 of her friends, I went for her safety and because james were there, I think I spent more time crying over james than those 4 girls did after seeing the bands that they were in to...still...if you love music, and a band gives you that love....

[@JonMulhern]

Did they play this?

[@metafuel]

Excellent!. I hope you are keeping well.

[@milkybarnick]

Lovely to see the West Pier intact. I’ve only ever known it in various stages of disrepair, but I bet it was beautiful when originally built.

[@Lovemeoldtimemusic]

What an awesome tribute to Fred Astaire. Applause 👏

[@tatata1543]

I haven’t listened to James for a while. I had forgotten how they made me smile.🙂

[@eugeniosantillangutierrez6519]

Día nublado, carretera mexicana, VW '75 y en la radio... this tune! P.d. Gracias Mr. James.

[@eugeniosantillangutierrez6519]

#Radio Máxima, 106.7 fm playing again now! From Guadalajara, Jalisco 🇲🇽

[@paulo-magum3621]

o dont know why...but i cry a bit. every time i ear this amazing song. the lyrics are Shakespeare level.

[@neondemon7617]

Crying listening to it now.takes me right back to 1999.life goes too fast.

[@gavinkaye4174]

💔💔💔

[@justMe-rd4sw]

This song touches my soul, its one of those songs that is deeply spiritual, and is perfect, just one of those VERY special creations ❤

[@robgrassby7742]

@@neondemon7617 1999....what a year!

[@staffordandy]

Me too. Its so beautiful.

[@paulcollins5423]

This is one of my favourite songs of all time. What the lyrics can mean, and speak to, in your life is so uplifting.

[@darkmantis69]

Tim's voice and lyrics are just so great, along with the musical talent from the band. I don't understand why this band never achieved such great heights. They are such an underrated, talented band, still going strong since the mid 80s. It's such a sad time when people who think that crappy pop, synthesized - autotuned vocals are good. We do know that 173 people don't have taste. They visited AZ a few years back and I'd guess about 2-300 people were there. They should have had 20,000 people. So sad. But at least I had the honor to hear them play live again.

[@jamesdean1143]

This song should have conquered America, and then the world, and certified 50 times platinum.

[@phillipsclare]

Completely forgot about this till today, love it when you hear song again after years! ❤️

[@antoniolopesk3713]

such underrated music and band

[@missvivienne8985]

James' contribution to music is stratospheric.. They are up there in the echelons of true Genius.. But what do I know

[@mikethompson5549]

The greatest feeling in the world is love. James hit the truth with this wonderfully crafted song. Superb.

[@BIGNOIDS]

Mike Thompson True, I had a girl with a stinky biff, but I loved her all the same.

[@georgecunningham2191]

Please Knight this band. The greatest ever.

[@victor_2073]

The most underrated band of all time!

[@MrKalem6572]

2021 and still sound as fresh as the day these were released.

[@jerrylehky3472]

Any band who can consistently turn out music such as this & quality songs like Hey Ma --- We're going to miss you,when you're gone --- Sometimes... Et Al. - Magic! Can't get enough of em🌶️ 🍒 BloodRed.🍒

[@benmyers1831]

I grew up listening to James. I plan on listening to them 'till I die. Brilliant.

[@jerrylehky3472]

Another Superlative offering from the incomparable JAMES. --- Brill!🎸🔥🎸. Simply the Best!!!👌 🍒 BloodRed.🍒.

[@davidlockwood1895]

I love this song, i met my wife and we had it played at our wedding, we danced to it, and still do.

[@davidlockwood1895]

To this day, it reminds me of when we met, when we got married, and everyday from then on

[@tracya4087]

good lad

[@justMe-rd4sw]

Touches my soul, one of a few songs that I just fell in love with and have never tired of since first hearing them. I love everything about it production arrangements melody lyrics, takes me to a time and place where I was happy and in good health and full of the passion of life and living ✊♥️

[@stuartj1234]

This awesome band has been a part of my soul since the early 90's..........they still are today. I have never found another band that touched me so deeply......others came close but they dont play heart strings the way James did. Thank you James for being what you were when you were. Much love.

[@laurencunningham6613]

Still are I think man x

[@rubenswart]

@@laurencunningham6613 Most definitely! Also my favourite live act as many others have stated. Make a plan to see them if you haven't yet Stuart, you will not be disappointed..

[@philb9235]

Just another classic from the greatest band I have ever seen live.

[@pauljohnston3974]

I've loved James and this song for years. Was only right that this was the song played as my first dance at my wedding in 2019.

[@Jim_Jam_Jones]

Nostalgia is beautifully painful...

[@profoundninja565]

James are superb. A top contender for the very best band of the 90's. They still sound great today.

[@mehcol]

agreed.

[@rubycat23]

Just goes to show decent music is timeless. People have said the same about me loving James, REM, Pink Floyd, cranberries etc, all a bit before my time & I'm a bit older than you now in my 30s. Stay true, stay weird, it's the best way to be. Hope you are now doing well in the year 2023

[@gilesparkes2922]

I have enjoyed this song for so many years. Thank you

[@gabrielarmandobedollamendo6650]

La mejor forma de plasmar el inmenso amor que hay en la humanidad es con este tipo de canciones ❤.

[@4kCdmx]

De las favoritas de TOÑO ESQUINCA. Un abrazo para todos desde México

[@brendaguadalupeceronbautis6389]

Yo recuerdo hace un par de semanas ver leído el libro de Efecto Positivo y la descubrí ahí está gran canción ufff Toño Esquinca se rifa

[@andreiavideira4640]

Grandes James.... felizmente em Portugal já tivemos vários espetáculos dos James...banda de grande sucesso mundial que dá grandes shows ao vivo...além que me parecem ser pessoas de grande humildade e grande carácter ...

[@thatbikedad8252]

One of the best ever for sure

[@aishikchakraborty6816]

Wish I had found this band sooner. Just brilliant music with beautiful poetry as lyrics. Love James

[@ΜαρίαΚατερινα-ψ8γ]

this song reminds me of what i actually want. thank you James. Truly love you

[@Aiantas1985]

Very beautiful lyrics, like every song of James

[@keenanxv1754]

Before work my dad would play this every morning, proper music

[@braindead69x]

I came across James about 18 years ago in New Orleans while they're doing a US tour. Then as it is now, they continue to make the most beautiful and most meaningful music out there. I cannot stop listening to their music. Thanks James!

[@james4eva934]

this was our 'first dance' at our wedding in 2004!! Absolute class!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bobbie5014]

I believe in happiness I believe in love I believe she fell to Earth, from somewhere high above I believe in Hollywood❤️💫 This song has so much meaning to me..

[@7thWardLordx]

Hollywood is full of paedophiles just saying

[@AllanB1983]

I adore this song, I loved it when I first head it at 14 and I love it now.

[@nbhatt8532]

Oasis

[@Zoroaster1996]

Coral Reef.

[@silvijepranjic1976]

"...love is just a disease A plague for the naive These days, no-one believes." So sad, so true.

[@pauljeffs660]

Whatever happend to music ? I hear the stuff they churn out today - and most of it is utter rubbish. Today you have to go looking for it. Back then ... it was everywhere ....

[@JORGELOPEZ-cv7yo]

Thank You, Thank You,Thank You UK for this great Band....2021 and still lstening this 90´s Treasure. Regards From Mexico City.

[@tupacamaru355]

Me gustaría encontrar a alguien con quien escuchar esta canción mirando el cerro de la silla desde el puente atirantado un atardecer de este otoño del 2020, si, se que es mucho pedir, pero bueno al menos ya lo exprese😂🙈

[@cristianmendozasaavedra3292]

he will just arrive. fe

[@jamesstone1219]

quality never fades

[@rickygibson8321]

Love James.... been with them right from the start.... 30 years of tunes 👍👍👍

[@Captain_Kuntz]

This wan's for ma Ashley, This and a few James Tunes are special to us. They say everything I would love to say.

[@Captain_Kuntz]

@@ashley22marshall2009 Ach well, was a good time babe.

[@vincehammond1282]

Old git now but , James hits the nail with a nail , makes you think don’t it ?

[@mervco]

A work of true genius....showing us love, whether we want to see it or not

[@mariki3]

Never heard this band before. Good stuff!

[@devindoherty8728]

anyone from Canada rocking out to this?

[@tammyc.8751]

What a great band!!!! I think it's probably the all-time greatest band Americans have never heard.

[@jasonsquires866]

Class is permanent ❤

[@ainesavage3950]

Beautiful song / voice / lyrics.... going to see James in Sydney in November..... GET IN.... one of my fav bands of all time!!! Sometimes is my favourite song of ALL time. Superb band!

[@Therenegadeaussie]

I bet you liked the Sydney concert. Sometimes was truly amazing!

[@christopherperez1014]

Escucho James desde mis 15 años y ha sido parte de mi vida....!!! Escuchar sus canciones lo es todo

[@bavar11an]

Lima 🤘🏻🇻🇪

[@NAkireCR]

'Cause when I hold her in my arms I feel like Fred Astaire I believe in happiness I believe in love I believe she fell to earth From somewhere high above I believe in Hollywood Don't believe that love must bring despair I wish he could feel it, I wish

[@kirenkarattil4041]

I am from india, i heard this song during my school days in mtv..i randomly thought about this song and here i am..

[@litespeed74]

Great song, Amazing band. Uploaded on my best birthday of my life.

[@MrRebeldog7]

This song touches my soul 🥲

[@eliasllanca5003]

Just 2 million views?? wtf. This world is crazy

[@gillybobbles]

Brilliant song - their best in my opinion 👏🏻👏🏻😍😍

[@danzresan]

I have covid, 15/08/21 3am in the morning, isolated and remembering my childhood. I feel bad that other pop music nowadays is so lack of talent and good taste

[@bernardoperez3499]

What a beautiful song a human can sing

[@Iclimbthereforeiam]

I've loved this song for years and this is the first time I've seen this vid !! Tim Booth proves Britain really does have talent!

[@macsumner]

If me and my bloke get married, this is the song I'll be singing at our wedding to him. I've already rehearsed it changing the words "girl" to "boy", "her" to "him" etc. Truly a classic!

[@sneilx1982]

macsumner did you?

[@Itsyrm8]

Greece loves james forever

[@jamesdean1143]

Yes, I have noticed many Greek fans. Would be great to see them in an open-air arena in Athens on a late and magical summer night.

[@thriftteavintage]

I used to have a tape - cassette that this cut into another song at the end of the tape on. I never got to listen to the whole song!! Thumbs up for 90's kids!!

[@jorgevaz5150]

My wedding song,couldnt have chosen any better thanks guys love james jorge portugues muito amo

[@free322001]

Has atmosphere. I play this LATE summer. Always works for me.

[@brucelee-wo5ge]

What a great song!