Monsoon - Ever So Lonely HQ (Extended Video Remix By Boa)

Sheila Chandra & Monsoon (Bananas Show 1982)
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[@ikkipiggy2299]

After 30 years this song still stands the test of time as the finest example of the merging of Indian and Western pop music. People forget just what Monsoon achieved with this song, the like had not been heard or tried since the Beatles. It was massive hit in Britain.

[@JocularJane]

Loved and love this!

[@Charlie_Duz]

I bought this. What a breath of fresh air. ♥️

[@taodrum]

And now, 40 years later, it’s still brilliant!

[@belindamaclachlan1236]

Absolutely

[@chamberpot969]

Magnificent.

[@RobHaccou]

After such a long period of time I'm playing the exotic melodies on my Strat of this Indian major pentatonic along with Sheila and her band, and I'm crying tears like an ocean. This song is timeless. I know this beautiful woman and great singer is retired and very ill and wish her much strength!

[@stillmoon145]

Mixolydian too!

[@chiemekanwaogwugwu9995]

Such a hauntingly beautiful tune with the Indian influence. I'm so sad to learn that Sheila Chandra is now practically unable to speak, let alone sing, because she now has burning mouth syndrome (BMS). So sad we'll never hear her wonderful voice again. I hope she finds peace wherever she is. I hope this song reminds people of how wonderful her voice was.

[@garywilliams3419]

This song and the lovely Sheila blew away barriers in the BEST possible way. It was like loctite between cultures, someone here mentioned that it was years ahead of its time, and I agree. But look now at how many people watch Bollywood and enjoy the music and the sheer Colour and artistry of it all. I LOVED this song from the minute I heard it. I collected 12 inch singles at the time, and when I bought this, I was blown away again, it gripped me to my core. It was my most played record of all time. I think she may have been in Grange Hill (a school drama) at the time, but my memory is dusty.

[@johnoleary1483]

A timeless classic I play this video often and it is still fresh Lovely voice and the Sitar is excellent Should be re-released

[@jfv65]

Very nice. loved it in 1982, still love it in 2022!

[@VanRijn1963]

Us too.

[@maximoo9861]

Still loving it in 2024

[@guidoharmeling5872]

So do I !

[@pault0910]

I remember this at the time playing on Radio 1 in the U.K, I was only 4. One of the forgotten gems of the 80s.

[@felixthecat3n2]

She is the most beautiful girl I think I had ever seen in 1982. I was in love with her then - and still am now! Xx

[@michaelelkins4626]

Beautifully simple simply beautiful

[@sirvazo1633]

Exactly the same with me! I was 17 in 1982 and in love with Sheila Chandra :)

[@maiaanesh4047]

@@michaelelkins4626 qq

[@felixthecat3n2]

@davie ??

[@williambailey344]

Yes me too thought she is beautiful and probably still is, if I remember she was about 16 when she sang thus great song.

[@nicholasjolt6200]

One of the many songs which stamps "Greatness" on the '80s

[@tonygoodwin2834]

I've just ordered a beef vindaloo, a garlic naan and a cricket tour of India in appreciation

[@karlerasure]

What a pity nobody hasn't get the idea to make a remix of this song. Sitar is a lovely magical music instrument 🎶❤️❤️❤️

[@2347anne]

They did 2002

[@andrek5008]

I'm also love the sitar sound !

[@luxyman1]

This song takes me away somewhere special

[@luxyman1]

Like a magical place ✨️

[@alanross2790]

Still listening to this spiritual masterpiece in 2022.

[@VanRijn1963]

Us too.

[@kathitownsend3857]

2024

[@smogmonster1876]

A much underplayed masterpiece.

[@ericwilliams2317]

This is brilliant! I'd forgotten about this song, then heard it again on the radio today. So glad I found it again!

[@smallcap3722]

41 Years! Evergreen! 🎧

[@AidanBeevers]

Sheila Chandra - Goddess ❤

[@decker37]

For 1982, this tune is ahead of its time. If this was released 15 yrs later, would've been a huge hit

[@xjboy550]

Sadly if it was released today a army of SJW 's would descend criticizing every aspect of this epic song in 1982 it had a fair hearing to day it would be condemned out right

[@MartinTheSmoggyUTB]

Matthew Rowe Sir I'm afraid you are correct. It's sad because it is a damn good pop record.

[@pixelatedicon6579]

Good track, no doubt

[@foc42]

it was a No. 1 Hit in Europe. Peter Gabriel may have helped that a bit with REALWORD

[@ewan31163]

decker37 absolutely correct !!!

[@Robguitarjarvis]

I used to really fancy this singer. And I still do she’s still very beautiful 😍 😊

[@luxyman1]

First time I heard this song was on blue Peter in 1982 and still love it

[@peternagy-im4be]

blue peter?

[@pault0910]

Forgotten gem that never gets played on any 80s stations. I can remember it very well even though I was 4 going on 5 in 1982.

[@seanbarr5871]

This should get a re-release. Such a classic track in 2020.

[@akiramenai4973]

True, man. Cheers from Japan.

[@MrJimbaloid]

Deffo.

[@denzilburton9600]

1982,I got a copy from revolver across from Woolworths,stones through from broadmarsh.This 12inch version. And at the same time. Angelic upstarts album. Two million voices,what a mix lol

[@peterdiver6227]

Registering July 2024 ,and a timeless masterpiece,still,flaunting with the intricate melodies with beautiful rhythm ,an evergreen,if ever there was a candidate

[@mikebennett7261]

This is my first time hearing this. THANK YOU GOD!!!

[@guidoharmeling5872]

I was 17 years old when I heared this song for the first time way back in 1982 and it has mesmorised me ever since. It is even more remarkable when you realise that Sheila Chandra was only 16 years old, when the song was recorded.

[@evildrome]

+Guido Harmeling ....Snap! I was 17 also. I heard it in a record shop and I went straight over to the counter and bought it. I have many records but only two singles and this is one of them. BTW happy 50th !

[@guidoharmeling5872]

+evildrome Hi, it´s nice to hear that more people appriciate the different kinds of music and their different origins. If we would all be the same, what a boaring world it would be ! ( And thank you for your felicitations).

[@chopchung]

+evildrome and Guido...double-snap!!. I too was 17 in 1982 and loved this then and ever since!!.Plus the great follow up "Shakti".

[@evildrome]

+steve radford Wow... there's obviously something about being born in 1965 and this song...

[@chopchung]

so it would seem!

[@phoenixrising4719]

Awesome!! After so many years I am so happy I found this tonight it's better than I remember - wow!!

[@JeeGee114]

Weird that is only was a hit in the UK, Ireland, Australia and the Netherlands. A classic.

[@mikepocock575]

Love this song so much,so sad to read about Sheila,s voice.She has a voice in a million.

[@zeusmanlord1602]

This is brilliant!

[@ElizaBlue-o1i]

I think my favourite moment in this video is when the clueless show producers get a guy to walk some camels onto set, and the guy playing keyboard looks around like 'WTF'. 😀 Still a bangin' track mind, sounds like it was recorded yesterday. ❤❤

[@meredrums1]

First heard on KZEW Dallas Texas in 1983. George Gimark 's Rock and Roll Alternative show. Have two copies of this record/cd. Thanks Boaizaton2.

[@SeaWolf999]

I remember this from way back when. One of my favourites from the 80's. Sheila Chandra and Monsoon. Thanks for the Extended Version :)

[@Ricksta66]

1982 was a awesome year for music lovers

[@maximoo9861]

Yeah it was with Centrefold and Go wild in the country where sex in the grass is absolutely free

[@tumslucks9781]

​@@maximoo9861 Sex & Grass? FREE?! Where do I sign up?!

[@geraldbrown640]

Great track, I believe that the singer was in Grange Hill, a lovely blast from the past and very well remixed.

[@susanmarston5475]

Beautiful song fabulous dancer

[@countryties4ever]

I was in Australia when this came out...heard it once...and then had to order the album....took 6 weeks before I got my hands on it.....god they were the days lol :-)

[@martinmitchell1361]

I'm in Australia, heard this on the radio in 1982 and spent 18 months tracking it down. Eventually bought the album in Belgium and loved it ever since. Every track is GOLD!

[@charlesroberts3650]

I first heard Sheila back in the 80's and she BLEW ME AWAY. This is the first time that I have seen a video of her. The OTHER version, the more traditional one, sounds like a timeless song. Such Spiritual and physical longing. She can't sing anymore, "burning mouth syndrome". If you like her maybe you know about the middle eastern singer from Yemen, Ofra Haza. Very similar, almost complementary. Ofra, a Yemenese Jew, sadly died when she was still in her prime. Check her out. God bless them both, and us all.

[@MrMarkymarksurrey]

Amazing song i bought it when at school, and played it at my birthday party, i was way ahead of my time LOL

[@eileenflannigan709]

So you bought it when you heard it on the radio/and or saw it on TOTP - like lots of us schoolkids. Not really ahead of your time then.

[@Charlie_Duz]

From the days when it was this and something or other East in the BBC 2 backwaters. God this sounds so good. Hasn't dated. ♥️

[@xoio]

Just how timeless is this song!!!! - 32 years old by god, & could be released as a quirky track today!

[@jamiegrifter]

Anyone in the UK remember Dial A Disc in the 80s. You called a number and they played a song on repeat all day. I remember secretly calling all day to listen to this! Thank God there were no itemised bills back then!

[@tonylawlor3503]

THANK YOU FOR THE UPLOAD, MANY MANY THANKS. MAY YOUR LIFE BE BLESSED A MILLION TIMES, YOU ARE A GOD AMONGST US🥰😍🤩😁🐉

[@andyj639]

Still makes my hairs stand on end even after 37 years.

[@guidoharmeling5872]

That only shows how impressive this song is !

[@nigelmorgan7223]

This song blew me away when I first heard it in April 1982 and it still does today. Such a wonderful voice and a brilliant musical arrangement.

[@ladylightvybe4138]

I feel the same 😁

[@herbertpocket6299]

You and me both bro and now 57 years young 😁

[@belindamaclachlan1236]

Yes

[@WheelbarrowSteve]

You wonderful, wonderful people, please don't change! Shalom, Wheelbarrowsteve

[@garyebdon2273]

This track has to contain every indian instrument I've ever heard and loved ,,,,,,most importantly, The Sitar Just brilliant Xxx

[@gordongattjnr7123]

A classic 80's pop gem. Never gets old and still sounds great

[@crimsonwolf9099]

What a delightfully over the top video and a timeless classic song. Irresistible!!!

[@GBass-d3m]

From an age when it all worked and everyone got on with each other ❤️

[@dennisprice7244]

Love the sound of the Sitar.

[@rebeccacarter4037]

I have loved this song since I was a teenager. It encourages me and sorts my head out. Also a great way of getting to work when you're late😎

[@chamberpot969]

Beautiful and sublime.

[@anotherfox7062]

beautiful and intoxicating x

[@SharLeeRV]

I used some of her vocals for my trance song and fits very well, hope you like it kzbin.info/www/bejne/qICvnHqFa5yHr7M I have a Prodigy cover too LOL

[@aidandowney2194]

Excruciatingly brilliant.

[@charliewaiper7206]

One of the best songs EVER?

[@EM-yk1dw]

Agreed

[@geoffnightingale2846]

I've loved this song since it was first released. This remix is perfection. You can't beat an extended remix especially when it's this good.

[@danny1569]

Excellent ! The version is much entertaining . Beat improved . Cover of the 12" is different to mine. That 's the fun of a record collector !

[@melaniesmith41]

Sheila Chandra , has a beautiful voice .her sari is gorgeous. X

[@petertyson4022]

I was in love with this girl. So much I just noticed she can dance. Lol😁. Shame lost her voice. She and monsoon would of been on top for much longer. Love there music

[@Jakki123]

Wow this is the one I danced to way back. I was there and it was amazing 80s ❤️

[@Arcticwolf1964]

The guy on the sitar is banging out some serious notes..

[@ropa2142]

Mesmerising and really catches the essence of India... And this was also a song that broke the mold in the early 80s for showcasing Indian style music in the UK charts, in a way that few songs before or since have.

[@davidtaysom3592]

So obscure,not heard very often.this needs to be played more on radio.cant say under rated as it is never played on British channels.people don't know what there missing coz they have never experienced it.

[@neighbourhoodwitch18]

I still have the original 7” vinyl from the time of its release! Still magical 🥰

[@gilly4218]

Me too 💜

[@thingswesaidtoday-abeatles9321]

These guys are tremendous. Their version of the Beatles' "Tomorrow Never Knows" is head and shoulders above most of the Beatles covers ever done.

[@cindyhague904]

Absolutely Fabulous

[@armandrodriguez8501]

Amazing, the fluid rhythm she moves with.

[@DJQaziDubstep]

very possibly my favorite video of all time

[@uberzuber4005]

Bloody beautiful

[@ludovica36]

bloody superb, even better than I remember it.

[@enzodelbono9884]

Love this ..

[@muttley9520]

Beautiful, after all these years.

[@MELERIX]

this song is magic!

[@alexandrapotter1826]

What an awesome song and video. Makes me want to visit India now.

[@herbertpocket6299]

AWESOME 💚💛💚💛

[@markwalker5723]

Amazing singing and orchestration! Fantastic!!!

[@davidtunnicliff5442]

this is good.

[@ericpeckham5709]

After this was released, she was sent back to school.

[@williambailey344]

Love this song and still have this on vinyl Sheena Chandra was the singer 😊

[@PandoraNYC1]

Magnificent!

[@mrsginn66]

I so did not appreciate the beauty of this when I was young. Gorgeous.

[@carlosalbertopatinoarbelae9486]

...!Fantastic!

[@TheCaptain64]

Fantastic track I was 17/18 the year it came out still love 34 years later .

[@heinderave]

the whole record is great,monsoon

[@ambientdweller]

Stunning track.

[@diptipatel525]

*Love the Sitar and tablas.*

[@wonkyal3097]

As a testosterone fuelled teenage guy when this song came out , I recall this lady being the most beautiful sight imaginable.

[@MrSleathy]

So haunting!

[@willdouglas6084]

And a box of Kleenex

[@akshaysingh._]

You and testosterone. .lmao. Filthy mutant albinos .

[@wonkyal3097]

@@akshaysingh._ 2 words . Get fucked

[@akshaysingh._]

@@wonkyal3097 lmao..paled mutants albinos. Just see your own face in mirror..most Europeans have lowest of low testosterone. You are hybrid malechh. Hybrid who got highlightedby superior authority using creamy mayonesse goat cheese skin color in defective entities living in our terrain right now with us. 😂 They put your people in their excel cosmos simulation with that color code.

[@niguelasbrazemus4283]

This was groundbreaking in terms of commercial success. Adored it. Nothing like it in those days.

[@badmrfrosty09]

A capital BRAVO to the person who made this!

[@al488j]

Great song, takes me back, waiting to leave school, wonderful memories.

[@theranjithjay]

One of the greatest songs of all time !

[@ianrkav]

I heard this today on Radio2 after not hearing it for a long long time. It's still brilliant:-)

[@LeonsBills]

Jungle book

[@richardmiller6628]

Even if this was released today, I still thank that it would be a big hit, the video notwithstanding.

[@themanwithnonamemrx.2127]

Richard Miller I could not agree with you more

[@cindyhague904]

Fantastic song by a Fantastic singer

[@spib65]

This song was far too good for the 80's, loved it then as i do now.

[@VanRijn1963]

Right.

[@ThirdDegreeWitchExplores]

Superb song , brings back rich memories

[@sharajackson2129]

This film clip back in the 80s as a young girl inspired me to travel to India ❤

[@cindyhague904]

just fantastic

[@nocilantro_gack]

One of my all time favourite albums ever..so beautiful .....

[@euphoriaamber6033]

Remember listen to the sound. The natural sound.