The Ghost in You

Richard Butler and Rich Good perform "The Ghost in You" live at the 7908 Aspen Songwriters Festival

[@papantlaflyer68]

THIS song was meant to be performed this way, so we, the nostalgic people, the widows, the survivors could hold on to something that help us remember that some time ago we laughed, danced,loved and breathed the same air with the ones that are not around anymore to sing with us.... remember is to us like drinking water in the desert, so I thank you ,the one who share this with us for our memories, BREATH, WALK THIS EARTH, thanks, man !!!!!

[@mindrolling24]

So true: brings tears to my eyes thinking of the one I let get away 30 years ago. My life is great, full of love and family, but there's always that 'what if...?'

[@pgroove163]

do not walk the Earth...RUN as fast as u can..stop and take a breath..then get up and RUN..again............

[@djsteffie5306]

EKO EKO AZARAK -that is beautifully said. Thank you for bringing a good tear to my eye.

[@flavellinator]

Well said!

[@elizabethhorvath8584]

beautifully said

[@joekeen117]

When you hear a song like this you have to wonder, does everyone feel what I feel when I hear this? I hope so.

[@davidlancaster8152]

The ghost in you. Love, you can't give it away. I think so

[@TheJackie2007]

Absolutely my friend…..

[@JefW]

I’m always stunned by this song.

[@KarenYChan]

His voice is breaking my heart.

[@openedto]

it never ends so good.

[@darrelldunn4618]

Finest Wine.

[@toddpreisler8963]

In a sea of great vocalists, Richard floats above the rest. Spine tingling.

[@JayFarrellphotography615]

Indeed....the whole group is so underrated.

[@THEYOGAFACE]

Richard Butler hit me in freshman year. With the first Furs album. Oh my god. I'd never heard anything so interesting or beautiful and this song is just so pure and haunting

[@jimantonellis8653]

Back when songs really told a story. So glad I grew up in the 80's

[@Mr_PNW]

No kidding. One of my favorite story tellers was Springsteen.

[@bmbarrera64]

Richard Butler is truly a diamond, his voice ...undescribable! Never wavering and hauntingly beautiful 💕

[@davidmurray7877]

Richard Butler. Utterly distinctive. Utterly brilliant. Of him you can say with justification there will never be another. Beautiful guitar work here.

[@BobbyGeneric145]

You could only copy because he's so unique.

[@juniperjames292]

I completely agree

[@ezrhino100]

This song will never die. I have loved this song ever since I was young... The acoustic performance is stunning....

[@cjcheetham3367]

If anyone is looking for the personification of cool, look no further than the great Richard Butler

[@snappyjohn9122]

the perfect mix of Bowie and Lydon

[@darrelldunn4618]

Confident, Nonchalant and Generous.

[@YerraChube]

That voice. He's still got it...

[@slyspy9819]

Dam Right !

[@markcynic808]

It's good to know he can truly sing.

[@stevew5146]

It takes you back to the girl you knew with whom you'd walk joyfully in the rain, but by yourself, you wouldn't, the moments of getting to know her, the infatuation, the emotions your heart expresses with lightening speed and your adrenaline flowing like lava while you are with her. You become deaf to the world because nothing else matters except her near you.

[@km4844]

♥️♥️♥️

[@BobbyGeneric145]

This song reminds me of early young stupid love. Nobody will ever love as hard as a young couple.

[@westprogamer3294]

I felt that man. Music is so powerful.

[@stevew5146]

@@km4844 The song should be a Standard for young playful infatuated love in the innocent years of life.

[@km4844]

@@stevew5146 yesss. It really does fit that euphoric, young love feeling when all that matters in the world is THAT person. And this song evokes those feelings which make it a really special song. It takes me right back there 💖

[@galaxywolf969]

EFor me this is THE song of my daughter. I played it an on my headphones an hour after I first held her and 18 years later she is stepping out the door to go to college, and as a father things will never quite be the same.....when I ok at her I always see the ghost of that wonderful little girl with a huge smile as she looked up at her Papa. That "ghost" will be the last thing I see on the moment I finally pass on. Thank you, Mr. Butler, and the wonderful, amazing Psychedelic Furs....the music of my life.

[@Kk-fc5jw]

That was beautiful man

[@bluehorizon5149]

Plz Remember to get yourself 'right' with The Lord Jesus before ye die, your family members too I pray.

[@laurarominger2073]

Wow. So well said. My son left for colllege in 2018. Is now in Texas for last couple years. My daughter is 18 now. Out on her own. Time moves so damn fast ❤

[@galaxywolf969]

@@laurarominger2073 Yes, it does. Sometimes it is a wonderful thing....when your waiting for a loved one to come home for instance....most of the time though time just seems to fly by...wish I could be around forever to see how my children live their lives and my grand children....whoever they may be. Not to much to ask.

[@laurarominger2073]

@@galaxywolf969 so true. Lots of stuff has happened in last 6 years or so. Can’t do what I used to. Lost school. My kids moving out (which don’t get me wrong, I don’t want them to not grow up and be independent! Because my job was to make them that, for one). Trying to find my new purpose. And waiting on those dang grandchildren. Hahaha. They’re young. But I was old when I had them so I’m afraid I won’t be here when they arrive. Going through transformation. Wickedly slow but am trudging along

[@michelatrombetta4866]

how beautiful this song and richard voice! still great

[@kresselhousman743]

I like the acoustic version even better!

[@djsteffie5306]

Me too

[@teddymylove7292]

Counting Crows did this acoustic version beautifully as well!

[@jeffpeterson2012]

A hauntingly beautiful song. Amazing

[@kerrymoriarty8716]

A beautiful song. Richard's a fine singer with a voice all of his own. Great stuff.

[@sophiafake-virus2456]

Well, half Bowie's, half Johnny Rotten's.

[@lisabernal4695]

This song was made to touch everyone's soul. ♥️ Beautiful song.

[@robertbaker2993]

"Im in a mood for you" is so compelling! now and forever: think about it!

[@juketrain]

Nothing sounds better than an honest heartfelt performance

[@philnicolas7705]

Never knew a voice like this guy.

[@sophiafake-virus2456]

Except Bowie and Johnny Rotten combined.

[@chasgorman1086]

Butlers voice is timeless.

[@k2ombs]

Psych Furs...One of the greatest bands ever...RB...the great lead man!!!

[@nineteenfrankie]

i just had a flashback to 10/19/1984 in chicago at the aragon ballroom in the center of the floor as the band was playing this song and i loved this girl i was with she had gray eyes and was beautfiul....and she broke my fucking heart a couple months later. this was how i learned that NOBODY that would ever throw you away and hurt you to your core like that was ever worth one lousy tear.

[@MowgliX]

Incredible band. I LOVE the Psychedelic Furs.

[@dangrayhillasmr4479]

This version almost brings me to tears.

[@StarTigerJLN]

it *makes* me cry so don't worry it's not just you

[@jesuschavira8189]

Dan Grayhill ASMR My kids knew the ghost in you was playing when they'd see tears rolling down my face. I didn't even know if it was a sad song or not. It just struck a chord in my emotional make up

[@jacqueline1598]

Crying right now...love, love, love...

[@MultiPetercool]

Richard is the British Lou Reed. Distinctive poignant lyrics and that distinctive voice of the everyman.

[@openedto]

go ahead. :)

[@Lachlant1984]

Oh how I love Richard Butler's voice, especially when it goes husky when he hits the high notes. This song alone is the reason why I bought All Of This And Nothing in 2005.

[@mikeoneill7231]

Lachlant1984 excellent choice. Try Love Spit Love if you haven’t yet. Am I wrong?

[@teddymylove7292]

Yes the raspy voice!

[@gaycha6589]

Better late than never!

[@SynchroDiaries]

I don’t know why, nearly 40 years on, I woke up with this song in my head, but I had to stop watching because I can’t be walking around today with my “Yeah, I was crying” face. I am consumed with nostalgia and a longing for a simpler time. Tears of saudade. Beautiful.

[@sunsunnydayz]

Richards got one of those unique voices. Haunting and beautiful. Love the Psychedelic Furs❤️

[@debraforbes5701]

I've actually cried listening to this song. So touching & wonderful. Richard is amazing.

[@LizzyC725]

Richard Butler, one of the best. Songwriter/singer .

[@craighindman8475]

Just incredible!! Richard Butler is a great songwriter and lyricyst. You really see the beauty in his songs stripped down like this. The guitar arrangement is just perfect for this.

[@3holer01]

God, that was amazing! It never gets old. What a performance.

[@stevendphoto]

So raw and pure..............

[@garyvallone5393]

This song is so beautiful and nostalgic. Makes me cry. One of the best

[@MS-rc8vr]

This is breathtaking. Catapults me to the 80s.

[@coolti44]

this song gets me so weepy. reminds me of the best times of my life.

[@stevenhines5550]

I saw the furs perform in Boston a few weeks back and they were letter perfect. X opened up. What a show. Mars was absolutely fantastic. Their drummer is perfection. Rich and Richard and Tim were spot on. They crushed it. Oh yeah, I need to say that Richard and Joe Strummer and Ian Mackaye and Noam Chomsky have been the biggest influences on my thinking throughout my life. "How can you believe in them; don't believe in anything" or "this is the pulse of fools like you who sound so red and turn so blue" or "open up your eyes just to check that you're asleep again" Cmon, Richard Butler is a legendary genious.

[@christinaswing9462]

Hauntingly beautiful. Thank you.

[@garychevalier2809]

It is haunting isnt it?

[@jenifertowle7959]

Gorgeous, he's amazing live. Still!

[@christophernaze]

Thank you for posting. This is my favorite song. The unplugged performance is extraordinary.

[@free322001]

+Christopher Naze Especially the background chorus he hits us with at the end.

[@jknightly100]

I saw them two nights ago at The Ventura Theater. My 3rd time seeing them in 30-40 years. Still has it! The voice, the moves the vibe. All still very much intact and present. Great seeing them again.

[@c123ray]

How wonderful to hear, see, and feel them perform live...at the Ventura Theater no less...for the 3rd time during the PFs illustrious career. This song opens up the floodgates of every emotion seemingly just as intensely, if not more, than when the song was "new" versus "timeless." Many have compared The Ghost in You to a time machine: I can't disagree about where my heart, spirit, and memory return while immersed in the beauty and intensity of emotions contained within. I'm so grateful this song exists. 💞🕊️💓🕊️💞

[@SusanBloomfield-dp8dk]

Im driving down PCH in a 66 fastback, listening to this song on the radio, 17 and totally free. ♥

[@wtrollkin]

Totally free. What a good thing to be indeed.

[@picmman]

An ICONIC 80s voice!!👍👍👍

[@jaycoffelt]

OH. MY. GOD. Ever since I first heard this song in or around 1984 or 1985, I've thought it is one of the most beautiful, stirring, emotion-inducing songs I've ever heard. This version of the song did nothing but reinforce that thought...oh, and it made my heart beat fast. Wow. Thank you for sharing!

[@fauxfurr]

the magic of this never fades

[@EnigmaEightEighty8]

Richard Butler still kicking ass after all these years...incomparable voice...

[@theresadelong4361]

I just cannot stop listening. How beautiful!!

[@joann3644]

I heard this song on the radio going into work in downtown Dallas, TX many years ago (10 years at least) and loved it!!! It reminded me of the Moody Blues. I tried to find it not knowing the name of the song nor the group's name. Well, today coming home from the grocery store, KXT 91.7 in Dallas played this and I pulled off the road and grabbed my phone and looked at their site to see what it was. After all these years I found it and now I'm on a venture exploring the music of the Psychedelic Furs. Amazing!!!!!

[@laurarominger2073]

Flipping awesome story. For people like us who just love music, we totally get it ❤

[@c123ray]

​​@@laurarominger2073Yes! I have taken so many similar, yet different, actions in pursuit to find out about a song which I just had to hear, really listen to, and discover the musician(s) and song title. I used to play a game with my first love in which we'd challenge each other to name every song and artist. He had an $800 stereo system with radio and cassette player. I had a base model vehicle with no AC and no radio. Yet, I knew the song, musician or band, the lyrics, and... although no one else would probably ever see this side of him...we would sing our feelings in song to one another. I was able to participate in vocal performance on a semi professional basis on the side of all else. He easily could have been as well. He had an unexpectedly lovely falsetto voice which he surprised me with on a beautiful summer day on the way to Swami's in northern San Diego County when I was able to rent a 1-bedroom apartment 1 block back from the beach for $450/mo between my junior and senior years of college. The Ghost in You is truly a time machine for the heart, spirit, love lost in all manner of ways, and cherished memories seemingly placed within the time portal within this tender love song. 💞🕊️💓🕊️💞

[@nicoledickerson2075]

This version is AMAZING.Love Richard!❤

[@toddmurphy664]

The Psychedelic Furs are wonderful! Love them and Richard Butler is amazing! Thank you Rich and Richard. Super!

[@DownhillingGuitarist]

This should be a Gibson promo - that Hummingbird sounds so good. Love this song. Brings back very fond memories of Poseurs - Georgetown, D.C. Love it.

[@johnallen7266]

I was thinking the same thing my dad had a hummingbird and I've had three J45s but that acoustic right there played like that...sounds amazing!

[@inkyrick7830]

Ahh Poseurs....so many good memories (although the old 9:30 would have been the perfect venue to see the Furs).

[@richarddelpapa3826]

I love finding gems by the Psychedelic Furs and this one is one of them. What a singer composer lyricist Richard Butler is and let’s not forget Tim Butler’s collaborations. Rich Good is awesome in this acoustic version and what else can be said about Richard, what a voice what a frontman. Unbelievably exceptional.

[@lisetteheilman6361]

My favorite song by my favorite group. Awesome!!!!!!

[@cymballine1]

This was "smashing"! Has inspired me to add this tune to my acoustic repertoire! One of my furs favorites! Richard sounds as great as ever!

[@chucksekyra8633]

His voice is so hauntingly cool

[@marthamichaelfitzgerald877]

funny how I teared up listening to this. love Richard.

[@Mr_PNW]

The Furs became a group in 1977, my senior year. By the time this song came out I had a 1 year old daughter. I used too dance with her too this album in front of our fireplace on many sleepless nights. Babies.

[@kaelrennie2205]

That guitar intro is awesome!

[@MrJonube]

Richard can't sit still. That is the music in him. He was born to sing.

[@claytonvernon5981]

What a voice. Truly beautiful song and video. Thanks.

[@denisepaxford8247]

I love ❤️ Richard and this band what a voice xx

[@bizfix11]

Such a time and place to this one. Brilliant! Combo of great guitar work and vocal acumen. Well played, boys!!!

[@pubkentos4501]

This is a Master piece to remembrance The beauty sounds of The 80’s… still nothing can beat The Sounds of 80’s… k,!)…

[@retromusings]

Oh my. Absoltuely brilliant. He sounds the same as he did in the 80s. Thank you so much for this video.

[@laurarominger2073]

Never heard this version before. Somehow I heard counting crows on a radio station before I ever heard the psychedelic furs version. Now it makes sense. This is haunting and beautiful.

[@bartonted]

I love singers that sing acousticly.

[@ydlazirag]

The voice like no other. Psychedelic Furever!

[@roxsariopadilla]

One of my favorite songs from The Psychedelic furs...I LOVE THIS ACOUSTIC VERSION!!

[@martyc2637]

Richard always gestures to his bandmates with such respect. He is a remarkable talent.

[@WeggieQueen2005]

My first Furs song I fell in love with in the 80s while in HS.

[@millerjk66]

So lovely, l'm on the verge of tears.

[@tonywalters66]

And love...love...love...you can’t give it away. Gets me every time.

[@miguelhenriques3839]

What a voice! One of the best bands ever!

[@blackbird5634]

this was shattering stuff when it first came out, we fell in love with the 'new wave' all of us. . .

[@brentmoyer6618]

yes, that's true..i loved these guys and this song from the moment I first heard it..soundtrack of my life really...thanks for your passion; to me, your comment is very accurate and not overstated..

[@blackbird5634]

@@brentmoyer6618 felt like we were all in a John Hughes movie, Breakfast Club, 16 Candles, Uncle Buck, Ferris Beuller, , etc. When this music played, and still plays, I am in a movie, at least for a little while.

[@johnsobocinski8300]

Richard Butler's voice is unbelievable!

[@The.Last.Guitar.Hero.]

Richard's voice is totally unique

[@danajames8889]

Have loved Richard's voice from the moment I first heard it. Amazing version of a great song.

[@chnorwood3365]

Fantastic! So happy I found this acoustic version. His voice is amazing.

[@PecanPie1102]

So much meaning and feelings put into this version. Just incredible. Just discovered this on first wave xm ch 33

[@meerkat7406]

Absolutely terrific.

[@judideluca1405]

Baby face Rich Good ❤ 13 years later Richard Butler sounds stronger! Great version.

[@user-tt1yp8db7x]

My favorite Furs song. Every guy has had a “Ghost in You” period in his life. I never get tired of hearing this.

[@serfcity1]

Damn, this is good.

[@TGunn66]

@carlosarios:'Drums beat time in you and I, and rain don’t fall down, here no more. It’s coming down to losing it in you.' These are also the lyrics to the backing vocal refrain in the chorus of the recording.

[@Lachlant1984]

+Terence Gunn Just reading those lyrics sent tingles through my face and upper arms.

[@marcphillips2208]

once you see the words it sounds clear, otherwise I was having a rough time deciphering these lyrics. Thank you.

[@rangepuppies]

I spent a long time trying to decipher that bit... I like that he does it this way live. Great performance!

[@faybelle2991]

@@Lachlant1984 me too

[@djsteffie5306]

Terence Gunn -amazing words

[@SuperBrad43]

I love this song!

[@LinnVaveon]

💥 A man in my shoes runs a light And all the papers lied tonight But falling over you Is the news of the day Angels fall like rain And love, love, love Is all of heaven away (Love, love, love, love, love) Inside you the time moves and she don't fade The ghost in you, she don't fade Inside you the time moves and she don't fade A race is on, I'm on your side And here in you, my engines die I'm in a mood for you Or running away Stars come down in you And love, love, love You can't give it away (Love, love, love, love, love) Inside you the time moves and she don't fade The ghost in you, she don't fade Inside you the time moves and she don't fade Don't you go, it makes no sense When all your talk and supermen Just take away the time And get in the way Ain't it just like rain? And love, love, love Is only heaven away (Love, love, love, love, love) Inside you the time moves and she don't fade The ghost in you, she don't fade

[@laurarominger2073]

Thx

[@herdeefrancisco9161]

I am lucky that I was borin in 80’s, still playing most of them and everytime I hear and sing with it I feel like a child again. So many memories that I reminisce and I hope you had too.

[@dwuletp31]

Absolutely magical 🤙🤙❤️

[@scottbusch3915]

❤Love it !

[@joaquinalexander9]

Damn. Kristina, this...was our song. I miss you.

[@KenRubenstein]

That was so beautiful....what a masterpiece of a tune....

[@chrysalis66]

Love this song, heard it a 4:43 thousand times and always thought the fourth line was "is the music to blame" which I think is prefer to "is the news of the day' :)

[@MsCeegull]

Oh, this was so fantastic! I totally enjoyed the Music and the singing and the guitar playing....fabulous!

[@davepoole768]

Brilliant!! From one of the greatest albums of the 1980s MIRROR MOVES!!

[@almariolavalle6656]

Richard & Timothy, thank you for sharing this song with us. It takes my soul away.

[@UnclePossum]

Holy Schnikies! I was born in 1970 and this song of course is very nostalgic for me being part of the soundtrack of my high school years. So many of those songs were highly produced, with synthesizers and dubbing and drum machines, etc. and the musicians in their youth. I would have totally expected that an acoustic version of this song by a what, 54 year old Richard Butler? might be painful, but dang, what a performance! And as others say below...what a voice.

[@xanax63]

Great version, thanks for posting

[@lapuntadelfin]

Just superb. Thank you for posting this.

[@georgegeysen6499]

Sublime ... just beautiful ... that break from 2:30 to the vocal at 3:00 ... nice