Level 42 - Hot Water (The Tube, 12.10.1984)

Level 42 performing live on The Tube on 12th October 1984. "Hot Water" was featured the band's 5th studio album "True Colours" which was released in October 1984.
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[@GrandmotherWindsoftheEarth]

No one in my 37-year love affair with this band has come close. I have seen them so many times, every time a pleasure.

[@batandball617]

I managed to see them every time they came to Ireland, I’ll try to catch them this hear or next CoVid willing!

[@floouk]

Funking brilliant!

[@rogerhoner3718]

What does the future hold for the band Colette? 😊

[@bernlin2000]

They are definitely on another level :-P

[@davecoalwood9487]

I'm back on here falling in love with the original fab4 again Myself, like I'd ever fall out. Even We don't realise sometimes...they were truly guiding amazing in Their Prime.

[@DSpirit22]

The vocal harmony Mark and Mike have is simply smooth and lovely.

[@NigelPond]

This song made me fall in love with the bass guitar. Still can't play this song tho! 😂

[@hql400]

me too ! I only knew "lessons in love" from 1986, which it is fantastic, too, but in 1987 this performance was shown in TV and THIS BLEW ME AWAY, from this time I got to know the real level 42 and until today I love them and this bass-thing...

[@Pepy667]

I can play it but playing it while singing...that's another level

[@bengunn9254]

One of the best drummers

[@0casin0]

he wrote the lyrics to every song on that album as well

[@darylchambers5945]

I loved The Tube when it was on. It was an opportunity to see bands play live, the producer was content to let them do their thing.. This is one of the best versions of this song I`ve seen played live, mainly as it`s back to the "old days" with a small audience. I go back to the times when they played "Heathrow" as an opener, to set their "levels" I suppose. Just watching them during this process and their nods and winks between them, you knew if they were enjoying it, and whether it would be a good gig. They were a bit of a musos band early on. No wonder, they were excellent live.

[@fragwagon]

0:17 best recovery ever!

[@NToombes]

Boon looked at Mark thinking WTF is that :-)

[@scottyboy11001]

That was insane, must of had his E string detuned for a previous song, hit it, realized and tuned it up to perfect pitch. That is pretty ... amazing!

[@fragwagon]

@@scottyboy11001 someone mentioned that the previous tune was Chant Has Begun.

[@jameswhite7997]

@@fragwagon Yes it was- I remember watching that many years ago and thinking whoops! Re-tune back to E in one go was impressive.

[@RastaSaiyaman]

Too bad Hipshot D-tuners weren't around yet.

[@alvarcoma7058]

Happy 61st Birthday, Mr.King.

[@nikondemo]

My favourite Level 42 are here, from their "Early tapes" in 1980 to True Colours... then came World Machine and Running In The Family, with many good pop songs. But the magic (and the jazz-funk) disappeared...

[@Deeparabesque66]

nikondemo world machine is a very good one though

[@nikondemo]

@@Deeparabesque66 indeed ! I think all their album of the Eighties are enjoyable but it's a fact that World Machine is the definitive turning point in their music and career. That album and the single "Something about you" made them become worldwide superstars but at that point they made pop-rock music... the funk and the "black" influences had gone, at least in their studio works.

[@StevenMighty]

Those people in the back are having a great time. It gives a good feeling to watch them dancing.

[@hanhendriks1915]

Thanks for the music lads, still listening in 2020. I am a fan since '83. Good times!

[@notchroberts9121]

Always Love the way Level 42 Wrote those great Grooving Tunes!! hot funky Bass with top notch Musicians !! still hard to match even today still sounds great!

[@stereoroid]

It's amazing what Mark can do with a thumb held together by gaffa tape ,,!

[@SALESPRODUCTIONS]

Funny how he was playing physical presence or one of this other D tuned sings right before this and forgot. Or at the last gig. Or the last time he played this particular bass. But - being the talented - multi tasking and quick on his feet - Mark King - he saved it with a fast tune to E - on the fly. ( Lifelong Bassist and Mark King fan ) Although they literally make D-Tuners now for this exact purpose. ( See : "Hipshot" ) Non bassists might not understand anything I just wrote above. Nor care. But that's ok. We understand. And also the fact that he sings lead vocals and plays all of this stuff at his technical level has always amazed me. Same with Geddy Lee.

[@CalebQuayeOnGuitar]

Good spot! Incredible adjustment on his feet! You can hear the bum last two notes in the intro bars before he retunes.

[@jaimeeva187]

Brutal pitch change between 0:17 to 0:20. I guess by not remembering to change to the usual tuning used in the previous song. It's a phenomenon ... great

[@awlonghurst]

So poignant to see Boon Gould there. Fantastic performance by the whole band.

[@BradentonSlick]

So many fans say Level 42 "lost" the Jazz-funk in the mid 80s and then on a "pop" band. They didn't "lose" anything. They simply toned down the Jazz edge, but the funk/groove was and is always there.

[@paulday8676]

Still my favourite band and always have been. If you get a chance to see them live then take it as their live performances are something special. Hoping they'll be touring the UK in 2020.

[@mazzarouni5608]

They are Paul and you better get your ticket quick. Go to their website

[@timbpmusic]

This song absolutely blew away my baby mind in 1984. I thought it was so cool. And it was the best ever year for music in my opinion. This is such a wonderful performance with raw edges, sweat and excitement. 2 great vocals, world class musicians. Youthful exuberance before the world dominance that followed.

[@sandraspice3098]

👏👏👏Epic 😍song🎶🎸I loved when l was a teenager in the 80s, it's king 👑💖& it's so Relatable👌🎤 true about my son🕺 & 💃daughter 😁thank you♥️x

[@BazzerObama]

Oooooooohhhh that Jaydee 👍.........I love the way MK always plays different funky fills during his solo on Hot Water, the man is a bass playing genius, makes it all look so effortless

[@SilvioJ]

Wow blown away!!

[@mexton]

My Favorite Pop Group❤

[@rosalinebidois7845]

I have good memories of there music growing up

[@boomfield]

2:28 all hell is breaking loose.. Saw them in 1983 at Bochum Zeche, Germany, small audience.. They were playing for their lives that day, i was shocked and awed, literally.. R.I.P. , Boon Gould

[@darrenstevens3798]

Never ever get tired of listening to that old JD, the guys at their best, awesome

[@GlassTarantulah]

This was the next level!!!

[@BritishBoy1971]

No wonder Mark has kept in good shape, with all those workouts with the bass guitar! Some good dancing there too in the audience, especially the blonde lady at the back. I wonder where she is now?!

[@synthonaplinth5980]

Maybe she was taking a night off from the Human League?

[@andrew80s]

A great track, timeless When Mark comes in his bottom string is massively off-tune, he fixes it with a huge grimace :) A total pro, check 00:17

[@richardclarke376]

you also see the saxophonist having a problem and Mike looking round at him to see what's up

[@gideonsikk8733]

Every little thing I do is wrong ..lol u know that bum note on intro was going through his mind when he smiles it off ...

[@sadsongco]

They'd played World Machine just before this, which is in drop C# (bottom string tuned down 3 semitones). Absolutely awesome recovery, on live TV!

[@jbhk7977]

I think they played World Machine before this . . . it drops the E string

[@seswas1]

What a response from everything turning to sht on them 👏👏

[@jameswhite7997]

Bass is fantastic in the mix here- as it was back in the 80s.

[@inglepropnoosegarm7801]

An impeccable groove to be sure!

[@ditterokvist1936]

I was 12 yrs old when introduced to Level 42 - still gives me thrills💪

[@danielpalmersofficial]

Mark King is a brave man, I love him!! ✌️☺️

[@robertgreaves2585]

Best band, live and studio.......EVER. Saw them at Warwick university late 70's and they keep rolling. This was the best line up though, others good but original shines through.

[@thecatinthehat60]

Robert Greaves it was 1982. How do I know? I went with you 😁. Hope you're well buddy

[@geogroove1]

this where the Days!!!

[@iffler2542]

Boon. What a star.

[@murielmottet]

Thank you Level. 42😊

[@SilvioJ]

That short haired girl got the groove 🎉

[@captaincomputaa]

They just don't make bands like this anymore,so sad.

[@fuerlobo3536]

Thanks for that Sir mark king ...

[@captaincomputaa]

Loved the Tube.

[@floouk]

Funking brilliant!

[@ManfredElsingBielefeld]

wonderful times!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@vzuljevic]

Y los hermanos Gould, tremendos músicos¡

[@johndoyle1810]

I would think level42 would reflect on this time and smile

[@thomasibsen9593]

Straights in 16/ idea in 2020triol Level43.😅😮❤😊

[@MbdslEst1964]

Mark catches the monitor engineers eye, quickly nods head towards the bass amp and nods head upwards. Code for Turn the Bass up in my monitor please. And all whilst playing the bass solo. Good old fashioned stagecraft.

[@iseyan2813]

Mark King, great.

[@alexcarter66]

Never seen the full clip before awesome

[@pauloshaughnessy1280]

SHIT HOT!!! They are quality..see them at Wembly arean 1986 untouchable live.

[@alvarcoma7058]

Wonderful.

[@draganbenak837]

FANTASTIC👏👏👏👏👏👏💪💪💪💪

[@greatwhite61967]

Still my preferred & best line up for a band that are still going as strong now as they were 4 decades ago & though there's been a few line up changes they still deliver a great Live set every time they play... I will say that i noticed via DVD Concerts & going to see them Live that Mark has lost that husky coarseness of his vocals quite a while ago but considering the amount of tours & live shows they have toured , while appearing on shows like this/along with recording songs & practising to make sure their live shows go on without a hitch its amazing he can still sing... You still cant beat the sound of his JD Supernatural Series I Bass Guitar which Mark became its unofficial poster boy for those bass guitar's but as ive sat here typing this ive just realised that apart from fans & fellow bassists ordering one tk be built ive never known any other bassist to play a JD Supernatural Series I Bass Guitar... If anyone can let me know if there were other famous bass player's that " predominantly " used a John Diggins JD Supernatural Series I Bass Guitar then let me know as i cant believe ive just realised this but either way John makes truly great basd guitar's & though he first built the JD range to give bassists as close to an Alembic bass sound but at a fraction of the cost he delivered a range of bass guitars that sounded as good & had their own unique sound... Though its a different line up its amazing these guys are still go out on tour & inbetween their usual 2 year break they usually start the ball rolling in the 3rd year with regards to booking definite venues & theu are usually back on tour every 3 to 4 years & they dont like they show any signs of slowing down but come their next tour id advise Level 42 to go & see then on their next tour as we just dont know if they decide to call it a day & you dont want to be sitting thinking " If only i booked those Tickets & went to see Level 42 Live " which could see it being their last & as soon as they announce their next tour dates & the tickets go on sale i'd advise you to book your tickets & go & see them play Live as there will be a point when they have to say enough is enough & im guessing it will be done to health issues that causes them to eventually stop but may the latter be many many many years away from even thinking of this happening... In light of this still ongoing coronavirus and its variants stay safe and healthy wherever you are in this world... .....

[@markwoodhouse4284]

Krys Mach’s sax has a malfunction, Boon just steps in with a solo while he sorts it out, I barely even noticed.

[@thesuncollective1475]

Yeah warts an all..funny..Mike looks round like man you f**kd up ha!

[@MrSteviedan]

Kind of...though they're technically 'trading fours' anyway, so Boon would have jumped in at that point regardless.

[@darylchambers5945]

Top musicians are capable of doing that.

[@jameswhite7997]

I've watched this many times and never noticed that one. Guess that shows how awesome Boon was- as if we didn't know already!

[@imadmob]

at 4:52

[@valerianogiez4177]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@timbpmusic]

I had a big crush on both of them too 🙈

[@liverpoolscottish6430]

Mark King- Greatest bass player of his generation. THE END.

[@philippeneuhaus5694]

Best Bass ever

[@pauloandrade2445]

It is rock and roll,my love affair.

[@blooter6360]

Ha get that E string pitched up mark Absoloutely Fabtastic band ❤

[@mick3765]

Kate and Andrea were here. Karen was watching from afar.

[@davidboyce8683]

The machine..

[@repoman5581]

ha... had forgotten all about that quick tune up :)

[@user-fq4qk9wz5k]

Always were quality

[@davidsanderson5918]

I've never forgotten Mark beginning with his E string a tone too low and the opening riff....ha ha! Too loud in the monitors. A rather overly wet reverb. They had to work hard!! But it's still steamingly good.

[@MbdslEst1964]

The live sound on the tube was usually spot on. For all the gaffs and lack of professionalism at times, it was just a great showcase for bands to play live. Don't half miss that Friday slot.

[@fragwagon]

Chugging like a train!

[@edmilsongirotto822]

And Boon gave a discreet look to Mark....

[@davidsanderson5918]

@@edmilsongirotto822 Yeah I saw that. Ha ha. Boon's expressions on stage always say a lot operating as they do within a small band width. :)

[@davidsanderson5918]

@@MbdslEst1964 Me too. Don't get me wrong. I always enjoyed The Tube, the looseness being more than just its charm but part of why it was compelling. Always loved the proper live sound on The Tube....AND believe it or not, I saw Level 42 in Newcastle very shortly after this performance and arriving early to catch their soundcheck I spoke to Phil Gould about this very subject. He'd heard criticism of the sound for this broadcast and wondered about it. I told him I liked it!! :)

[@infinitybassuk]

Good save from M!! 💥 🎸👍 😎

[@dethfilmsinc5047]

The only thing more mesmerizing than Mark Kings right hand is his left hand!

[@wjgreer]

Oops, forgot to tune that low string back to E. Kansas City Milkman must have been just before this. He handled it very gracefully, and actually the 7th doesn't sound bad at the end of that lick.

[@evanjazzista]

It was "The chant has begun" actually. ^^

[@fragwagon]

@@evanjazzista ah so Chant is also in drop D. Hadn't realized!

[@iansherwood5357]

Does Mark ever hit a bum note on bass? I don't think so!! His bass play makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up!!

[@davidsanderson5918]

2:34 (to guy providing foldback mix) nods to Phil, back to sound man and raises head, 'more drums please'.....while going 'dugga dugga dugga'. Dear me!!

[@TRSbigjim]

Bloody marvelous! :)

[@iloveesr]

Clearly just previously played Kansas City Milkman and forgot to re-tune his E string lol :) The E is detuned a D for KSM, and wasn't World Machine because they hadn't made that track at this point.

[@amandaLe4V2eL]

VERY HOT! 🔥

[@pcpiero2]

Mark, don't forget to re-tune the E string 😳🤣🤣

[@lucafrancescodelucca738]

Che connubio: basso funky. E tutto il resto gentilmente dietro.

[@cwhelan2010]

And Marks gaff at the start forgetting to tune back up to E after the previous D tuned song... Had this on VHS for years...wore it out....🤣🤣🤣

[@volaireoh883]

Phil Goulding = Mr Pocket.

[@VivaMcCrilly]

Groove Machine!! Super underated

[@bjorn_moren]

Phil Gould is an amazing drummer. I heard he worked as a studio musician after he left Level 42. But what albums did he play on?

[@alnair8230]

He played on Forever now album

[@andrewmaxfield5873]

Mark King v Jaco Dual ..... go!! #bassoutbassin

[@nataliegarrett8021]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Chrisamusic1]

Would love to see The Chant Has Begun from this set ...anyone have it?

[@user-zw2db6ro9m]

オリジナルメンバーだー若！涙ウルウル〜

[@stefanoripari1816]

Ciao julian come stai? Grazie per i video Grazie level42

[@iansito]

holaaa

[@jazz_funk4022]

グールド兄弟とマークキングのイギリス製JDベースがオリジナルなんだよね！

[@deekay2]

Me like 2:25 to 2:30

[@bacgleb]

The bass is a bit too loud and “tell me something where are you staying tonite” is way better in the Wembley set :)

[@davidsanderson5918]

3:30-3:38 Man thinks: "When's Bronski Beat coming on?"

[@stevenabercromby8769]

Ive spent minimum 250 k on the lev

[@stevenabercromby8769]

Worth it

[@AnselmG1970]

Awful audio mix, but what great musicians!

[@TheFartGallery]

Back in the days of real music ... not the newer AI shite of the autotune bollocks. Thanks! Despite the shcoinly poor camerawork