Level 42 - Children Say & The Chinese Way - Wembley 1986

Level 42 - Children Say & The Chinese Way - Wembley 1986

[@reginalddavis7578]

Mark King’s double concentration is uncanny! Doing those bass lines and singing lead vocals at the same time! Amazing!

[@ianpdavis]

That was all done in post! He sang live but the real bass lines were being played behind the stage by Guy Pratt ...or Lee Sklar....allegedly

[@reginalddavis7578]

@@ianpdavis Oh cmon! Really?! all done in post?! Do you honestly believe that?! Why does Mark King, who’s an amazing bassist and vocalist need a Lee Sklar or a Guy Pratt?

[@ianpdavis]

@@reginalddavis7578 errr...its not meant as a serious comment....

[@SayonaraSixString]

AND HE CHEWS GUM! He's inhuman.

[@tomaselon8248]

a trick: you can watch series on Flixzone. I've been using it for watching lots of of movies lately.

[@coolpool1969]

Yes, Phil Gould: a criminally underrated drummer. What a player! He should be one of the greats IMO. Incredible feel and groove. One of my all time favourite drummers!

[@zilspeed]

He is one of the greats, forget should be, he just is.

[@mattiemclean9882]

Less is more and Phil proves it here

[@shaunloynds5317]

Absolutely. Incredible feel and makes it look so effortless.

[@NToombes]

Jeff Porcaro was a big fan of his playing apparently

[@shaunloynds5317]

@@NToombes Wow! Massive compliment - Porcaro is not slouch!

[@nfindc]

Who's still jamming to this in 2023?

[@Brian98121]

No wonder the 80's were so good...these guys were writing one good song after another. They're as good live as in the studio. Excellent band.

[@fast2ghl]

pretty much my favorite band ever. Im a mid - late 80s child and my dad used to play their stuff all the time when I was growing up

[@jameswhite7997]

I'll love this concert til I die. Just the best.

[@Anthony-vm1wb]

I love the keyboards at the end of Children Say on record, it’s brilliant.

[@davecoalwood9487]

Apart from being a drummer of fucking unbelievable skills, Philip Gould is a bloody absolutely amazing lyric writer. Listen...what a band.

[@RogerM1965]

Drummer is outstanding.

[@davidsanderson5918]

RogerM1965 Yep. He's well-loved by L42 fans who listen deep. I love just focussing on what Phil's doing.

[@milanmernjik8354]

Dream team Mark King,bass,Mike Lindup keyboards,Boon,guitar,Phil Gould ,drums,Krys Mac,Sax,Anne Mccaigh,vocal support for Mark and Mike

[@samanthaclarke571]

Brilliant band. Love phil gould on the drums he's so brilliant. Love all their songs. 😊

[@martinbrown8918]

What he said!!

[@jameswhite7997]

Boon was so, so cool. Let Mark take the lead but played his parts like a dream. Part of the original dream team.

[@davecoalwood9487]

Fucking Right. Everything about this lot just worked. Mag fucking nificent

[@PatrickGalbraith]

they are all fan-damn-tastic.

[@sweetcheeks-eo6mu]

been listening to these guys for 40 year, they are still going strong, absolutely brill...

[@NToombes]

Phil Gould is so deep in the pocket he runs the risk of never finding his way out :-) Pure brilliance!

[@johnvita5510]

Phil was the best for level 41

[@davidsanderson5918]

Agreed. His pocket on the studio version of Physical Presence is probably the ultimate.

[@joegoosebass3958]

Love it!

[@joegoosebass3958]

Level 42’s best drummer

[@davecoalwood9487]

@@joegoosebass3958 Only drummer Joe. The subtleties ( forgive spelling) of Boon and Phil combined with Mark and Mike made level. The start of Chinese Way straight from Children from Phil has always been bloody superb...and I know We are not sure what's real or on-stage and filmed anymore re this 'Wembley86' . It's still The Best Live Performance Video ( ish) anyway ...and We all know and have seen how good they are live anyway. Pursuits from Rockpalast 84 anyone??!

[@jeremyhaines4481]

One of the very best bands of the 80s x

[@thejohnirvineband]

'Children Say' is such a great, great song. MK & PG = One of the best rhythm sections in rock!

[@georgegleek]

ahhhhhhhhhhhh takes me back to the good years in life, school, and level 42, life was so uncomplicated hey!

[@davecoalwood9487]

These 4 are Fucking LEGENDS. Over used these days but thislot are.

[@12dblive83]

Phil & Boon Gould.....absoloutely killer! Dynamics, timing, feel.... Make this band sound amazing!

[@BlondeButterfly]

Level 42 forever❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@perryphillips8836]

Was priviliged to be there and see this at Wembley back in 86. Children Say, Heaven in my Hands and Leaving me now. PURE CLASS. LEVEL 42 FOREVER !!!!!!!!!!

[@MbdslEst1964]

Listen to that backbeat....Never the same after Phil left.

[@keyboarddancers]

All these guys ever did was to make people smile with quite possibly the happiest repertoire of any band I can think of!

[@bombyboo6335]

keyboarddancers Only them and EWF can make me feel this good when I hear them. I'm talking about songs from both band's that didn't make it on pop radio. Underground. Treasures

[@user-hk7hz9cn7v]

Check out Casiopea you’ll be so glad you did

[@level2442]

my favorite live version of The Chinese Way: Mark's bass and voice are devastating like a sandstorm ,Phil drums are Confucian precision, Boon dispenses guitar wisdom and Mike's prophet work and solo are pure Chinese red silk! The Chinese legend grows.................

[@garynunn2404]

I was at this concert. Loved it so much went back 3 days later. They are as good now as they were then. Would love to see the original four together that would be awesome. Remember them coming to my hometown of Hitchin at the regal which is now a doctors surgery lol. that would have been around 82 and a fresh jazz funk band.

[@harrybrown3799]

I saw them in Ipswich recently but was disappointed a little. Mark's vocals weren't quite there and they looked a bit jaded.The sound engineer got it wrong ,in my opinion.I was also at this concert ( 1986 ) and remember fondly how good they were.I am a big fan of L42 and you can't argue with their large catalogue of fabulous songs. Thanks L42.

[@og_sane]

Now I'm jealous. I'm never gonna experience such great songs performed live than this.

[@dv_vid]

When I first heard this song was on the holiday we took by the seaside in 1987 when I was 9 years old and me and my sister would go to the children's activities at the resort. I remember staring into the RGB CRT projector as this song played thinking of the profoundness of the lyrics.

[@davidgordon8099]

I keep to myself what I might share with others but they don't seem to understand I open my mouth to rediscover that I don't have the words at my command holding out for a world so much better but I'm a stranger in a stranger's land all my friends have sold out couldn't handle the pressure counting their blessings trying to salvage what they can Children say - children say we open our minds as one but one more day - slips away why don't the dreams of the young never come to be When I overhear my parents conversations well I'm struck by the things they say it seems they traded the years for mere complications who ever thought it could end this way they close the door but they can't lock it 'cause something of their childhood remains and they've felt it before when the man in their pocket counted the cost of their material gains Children say - come what may be strong for the friends you've known but one fine day - (not) far away will we remember the love we used to own Children say - children say we open our minds as one as one more day slips away why don't the dreams of the young never come to be Well you knew what I was saying but did you know what it meant when you saw that look in my eye did you know it was heaven sent was it all a waking dream all that time we must have spent well I guess it must have been somehow that feeling came and went Children say - come what may be strong for the friends you've known but one fine day - (not) far away will we remember the love we used to own Children say - children say we open our minds as one as one more day - slips away why don't the dreams of the young never come to be Children say - children say we thought it would never go as one more day - slips away who ever thought we could be so lonely Take a journey back in time Leave the western world behind Cross the mountains to Peking Where the paper lanterns gently swing The Chinese way Who knows what they know The Chinese legend grows The Chinese way Who knows what they know The Chinese legend grows My eyes wide open I feel a breeze Words softly spoken In Cantonese Standing at the master's side Then with patience he confides Secret knowledge, sacred ways Pearls of wisdom from the dragon days I could never lie For honor I would die Following the Chinese way So many years ago Heroes ruled the world (Some died for love in a cruel world) They were the only ones in a cruel world I could never lie For honor I would die Following the Chinese way From the mountains to Peking Where the paper lanterns gently swing The Chinese way Who knows what they know The Chinese legend grows The Chinese way Who knows what they know The Chinese legend grows The Chinese way Who knows what they know The Chinese legend grows The Chinese way Who knows what they know The Chinese legend grows

[@susindustry]

Mike's keyboard gear is a stunner

[@lazycalm41]

42 were utter brilliance live! they defined the word 'tight' and has the UK since produced a finer rhythm section than King and Phil Gould! People wonder why my generation bangs on about how good the 80's were well just watch this!

[@loganpaul3374]

Amazing groove, best level 42 line up ever, this sound is perfection.

[@TheStampedehero]

MArk KIng A total talent boith as player and song writer This entire band is bristling with talent Thanks for posting

[@johndoyle1810]

Brilliant top notch band

[@og_sane]

So smooth! I just wish to some day experience a live convert at least partly as great as this. I was born in 1991 and I realize the best music was made before I was even born. Damn it. Thanks Level 42 and other oustanding bands for your music!

[@angelonucellese1411]

Big big big Mike 🌀👍👍👍

[@framax67]

One of my favorite L42 song 🥰👏 just fan

[@LoveMyBoys3]

Exquisite band. Such amazing talents! I would love to see them all together again!

[@achenarmyst2156]

No more chance. RIP Boon.

[@Flamand62]

I wish there was a complete video of the entire Phil Gould’s performance in this Children Say version. Only excellence!

[@framax67]

Beautiful song ! Love it Cheers Level 42 !

[@MyleZy1995]

Just love the punchy brass sounds that the Prophet-5 gives off in The Chinese Way.. incredible! Very 80's

[@danielpalmersofficial]

Both of these songs are great, I love them lots. ✌️☺️

[@alexa-kimstone3656]

Great Pop Music. Well executed .. performed and composed.

[@psmithrpm]

Truly incredible musicianship. Wow! Children Say is a masterpiece.

[@leesimpson1677]

I remember the TOTP Chinese Way performance by the band was the very first thing I taped on my new VHS recorder. It had a wired not ir remote and was state of the art tech at the time. How times have changed!

[@gdfggggg]

Lee Simpson yup, times have changed. Think back, it was pretty crap really but we had lots of fun playing with those gadgets.. nostalgic music

[@everardovegachavez8240]

Best and real rock music of all times: I love it.

[@TinoCostan]

Equilbrium: there's only one perfect line up for any kind of group.

[@CarlosReyes-hm2hi]

Muy buena agrupación level 42 lo mejor de esos tiempos

[@KARENK72886]

These people are so fortunate to have seen them live like this!!! Dang tight and of course, amazing! Lovely stuff!

[@giacomanu]

That drum fill on 9:16

[@Tramseskumbanan]

GiacoManu pure talent.

[@nataliegarrett7378]

Got this on dvd

[@brandon2912t]

One of my all time favourite bands whilst growing up! Saw them live at the Hammersmith Palais and they sounded so good that my friend and I were totally impressed! We were so close to the stage that Mark and Mike were able to see us cheering them on and we were going crazy, it was so much fun that it still makes me laugh now when I remember it! For some reason in the Palais the auditorium was so hot that we nearly passed out with dehydration and travelled back on the tube just thinking about drinking a gallon of water! The 80's were probably one of the best times to be growing up as the music, bands and culture was so diverse but not in a dangerous way really, I miss those times.

[@benbrewster27]

I still have no idea how I managed to record this from the radio (TDK D-90). It was broadcast on BBC? Maybe. Still takes some beating as one of the best live gigs ever.

[@fundacionprimat5670]

SOY DE VENEZUELA Y ESCUCHO LEVEL 42 DESDE 1983 A PESAR QUE ESTABA LIMITADA LA ESCOJENCIA DE LA MUSICA.!!!

[@jeremyhaines4481]

Rip Boon x

[@euanelliott8068]

Running in the family is the perfect pop album, only ABC's Lexicon of love comes anywhere close.

[@jameswhite7997]

Such a smooth bassline...and then he sings on top of it! How?!

[@euanelliott8068]

And he can chew gum at the same time.... How cool is that!

[@Chrisamusic1]

Fantastic bassline in this one. I can play it ... but half the speed of this! :-)

[@wtorules4743]

Decent sound and video, really enjoyed revisiting this gig at the peak of their success.

[@thomasevans6468]

Wow, turns out Richard Madeley is a pretty darn good guitarist!

[@ACCOUNTANTB]

he is one of the best bassist of his generation. Worlds top 10 for shure

[@mexton]

Best Pop Band Ever!!!

[@a12dhie]

Whoa.. Look at the crowds..

[@paulloganvideo]

All their drummers are baddass. I've seen two: Phil Gould. Love him. What a great player. And, Gary Husband: ferggetabboutit. Best over player ever born. Was there another?

[@kevinmurphy8143]

Pure class

[@NToombes]

Phil's fill at 2:52 is the dogs kahoonas!

[@TECKMASSE]

Children say, Children say !

[@fundacionprimat5670]

AMERICA DEL SUR QUE MAS CONOCE DE LEVEL 42 SOY YO LO ESCUCHABA CUANDO NADIE SABIA QUE ERA POP FUNK, ROCK EN VENEZUELA

[@alejandrofonseca213]

Yo los escucho desde el 87

[@alejandrofonseca213]

Soy de Chile🇨🇱

[@karlwalker6483]

Thanks for the upload in 2010 and I'm enjoying it in 2020. Regards from Australia.

[@FunkyDream91]

Level 42 great memories !!! first 3 LPs are insane !!

[@Tramseskumbanan]

4:42 just imagine spontaneously playing that.

[@donbailey6600]

This tune could stand alone on Phil's drum track...good Lord...dude is unconscious. . GD. Absolutely no idea how pulls it off..

[@ZZPMac]

Dial the 42-l42 Time Machine back to.... May... June... 1987... tyvm...

[@futurematt5]

fantastic song, great live performance, felt a bit sorry for Mike during the slightly empty sounding chorus at the back there!

[@jhetta22]

Mike Lindup's keyboard rig is just ridiculous....so far I am spying : PPG Wave , Profit 5 , EMU Emulator II, not to mention some various Roland & / Yamaha synths. ....Amazing tune

[@mr3n10]

jaw dropping...

[@davidsanderson5918]

Lovely though this is, I prefer watching the live performances which haven't been remixed or even re-dubbed afterwards. The Rockpalast DVD of 1983 for instance where the sweat's pouring off and you feel like you're there. Great crowd view at 7:37 though. It was about getting the music out to higher numbers by this stage. :)

[@mysteriouslabyrinth3504]

I allways loved the sound of the Jay Dee

[@rupertsmedley4210]

Still as magnificent as ever - check out their Sight & Sound concert at the Regal, Hitchin - seminal.

[@clare7264]

Awesome musos :-0

[@gdfggggg]

I’ve been an acoustic player for a few years now and pretty good and getting better but mark inspires me to switch to bass.

[@Tramseskumbanan]

Slashley gibbins As he made me go from playing the cello to pick up a bass guitar back in 1983-84.

[@chrisryons]

Always loved the short electric guitar part at 4:39 mark. I think I still have this VHS tape somewhere..

[@uyauabing]

bigger venue, bigger stage, on-stage sequencers, distant & bad fashion, that was typical 1986-1987 era pretense (and heck, mike even got rid of the rhodes & minimoog). I'd prefer their fire, spontaneity, intimacy & no-frills fashion period of the 1983-84 bochum / rockpalast concerts. children say, tough, is one of the best cuts from running in the family.

[@antster1983]

He kept the Prophet though! Mike still uses a Prophet on stage.

[@jameswhite7997]

I know exactly what you mean but I love this gig. They still retained something very unique and something about the original band. After this something changed. This gig is still something to be treasured of this awesome band. Best song...yes Children say by a mile.

[@diamond21450]

Just perfect, Those lyrics??????????????????

[@6801ls350]

HELL YEAH!!

[@milanmernjik4834]

najbolji bend Level 42,Great singing of Mike Lindup

[@paulloganvideo]

Technically amazing. Souless. But perfect. Incredible players on tour, no less.

[@biglouie964]

How many people can fit into Wembley? Lots of equipment there for Mike so this must be right at the pinnacle before Phil and Boon left.

[@fundacionprimat5670]

Level 42 - Children Say es tema del disco running in the family 1987 no de 1986

[@AlbertoChaparro-sh6to]

Phil gould!!!!

[@jameswhite7997]

I still love them but they were better then...

[@ZZPMac]

There has to have been a sense of "where did we go to wind up in front of 100,000 people compared to the 15,000 "dinner guests" in 1983... Now, on to the gory details... Mark never mentions Phil... they studiously AVOID holding hands at the end... Boon seems to be more awake than in the "Physical Presence" era... Phil later makes a reference to their days playing at Holiday camp... the "Hawaii Five-O" theme... the "Running in the Family" video - see if Phil REALLY appears with Mark - same shots

[@gander24]

Lindup.

[@user-ez5rk4lt6f]

カラオケで歌ってみたい!

[@ronaldocunha8312]

Prestem atenção ao final da música children say,o tecladista Mike lindup quando ele faz o vocal children say tocando e cantando ele erra nas nota do teclado ,o dedo enrosca foda,as vezes erra mesmo

[@gcymous9160]

What happened to the continuous concert video ? Why only the playlist segments only now ?

[@anonfrank546]

what happened to the full concert video of an hour plus some minutes ?

[@davewebb42]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnaXoaisYq2MbJY

[@anonfrank546]

thank you very much again ! cheers mate

[@emo4126]

If memory serves the female singer also worked with tears for fears . Annie ?

[@narflethegarthok256]

Whats Marks bass pedal effect here?

[@puiciulin7942]

super but the sound is to low