Level 42 - Something About You - 1986 - Super Platine - Antenne 2 (240p)

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Broadcast date: 07/05/1986
Super Platine ❯ Antenne 2 (France)
The band said (in french): "Je m'appelle Mike, je m'appelle Philip, je m'appelle Mark et je m'appelle Boon. Nous sommes Level 42 sur Antenne 2, vous regardez Super Platine."
#Level42 #SomethingAboutYou

[@pretorious700]

I'm a bass player and singer-people don't realize how difficult it is to play a syncopation on the bass and sing at the same time...Mark King is a master of this.

[@DarkCloak]

This song has everything come together. Insightful lyrics, tight harmonies, impeccable melodies, and killer rhythm. Qualities conspicuously lacking from a LOT of today's tunes. Level 42's "Something About You" is an outstanding tune from the 80s and beyond. Whenever I hear this, I am assured that 1986 will never be forgotten.

[@monicawism]

This song is timeless. Made in the 80s, but doesn't sound "too" 80s. If it was new,playing on the radio, it would still be a hit. 😍

[@amagayvet]

I absolutely love this song. I think this is truely what music was all about. I was born in the tale end of the 70's grew up in the 80's and 90's. If I was stranded on a deserted island, with one decade of music to choose for eternity to listen to I WOULD BE THE 80'S EVERYDAY OF THE WEEK, AND TWICE ON SUNDAYS.

[@mrsunshineshines]

If I had only "2" wishes, they'd be in order: First, to see my Dad and then go back and live the 80's one more time...

[@PorcelainLeigh]

Not only a good singer, but a monster bass player!

[@lukeenno6172]

This song is great. The extended long-play version of this song is even better. The instrumental of this song also is incredible. Level 42 at its very best.

[@gcmacyman]

This is one of my favorite songs from the 80"s. Absolutely fantastic and Mark played the hell out of that bass. So many memories dancing to this song too.

[@Danimal1577]

Greatest song of the 80's

[@warrenp.5916]

This is one of those songs that transcends to any time! wonderful beat wonderful lyrics performed by talented artists!

[@No1A4driver]

My son was born July of 1997...and would only stop crying at night when I danced with him to this song...very powerful...and how I miss this era and those nights alone with my Stefan who is now 14 and still loves to listen to this tune!!!

[@robtuohy1]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this song. I am 42 now and remember this song when it came out in 1986 when I was 18. I remember dancing to it in highschool dances. Mark King really helped this band to be great. His "slap bass" guitar technique was so unique and cool. This song and "Lessons in Love" are two standouts for this group. Morganroussel, thanks for the post!

[@skinzz2573]

LOve this song!! It always takes me back to my favorite decade...The 80's!!!!!!

[@tspriggsabq]

A band that could sing and play, great. Hard to find these days.

[@johndiekmann6241]

heard this song since the 80's and still dont get tired of it and you can tell there really enjoying playing it as much as i am listening to it

[@LynRuiz]

Absolutely one of the most perfect and beautiful songs. It's all in the chemistry and delivery. The lyrics are great and the falsetto is hypnotic and the layers of the chorus are addictive. BTW, I was 7 when this came out and appreciate REAL music.

[@mg1342mg]

One of my favorite groups of the eighties, and he's a virtuoso of the bass guitar. I miss the days when the groups were wearing a modern suit and had a haircut.

[@brentneal7383]

I like there all wearing red 👍

[@OZRIC1985]

I wish I would have bought Level 42's albums in the 80s. I had heard this song on the radio when I was in college in 1986, but I really didn't know anything about Level 42. Watching all their videos on KZbin I now realize what an amazing bass player Mark King is. He is one of the best slap bass players on the planet. :)

[@jeffmetzelaar]

No matter when in our lifetime we listen to songs like these it will always be good music.

[@WonderBOnTheOne]

I love Philip's Kevin Bacon look!!! What a great song... beautiful melody and Mark's haunting bass... Just perfect!

[@shametrarivers]

Wow, music just ain't the same as it use to be. Love this song and all the 80's music!

[@eriktenhag2022]

+Shametra Rivers East or west, 80s is the best. MJ, Scorpions ( 90s hit songs but they were active in the 80s ), Phil Collins ( dat drum fill tho )

[@NeedlessRufus]

I remember that the lead singer, Mark, was one of the Dynamic Duo of Bass players of the 80s. He and the Brothers Johnson (Strawberry Letter 22 & 23) remain the Two Best THUNDERThumbs, of Bass, EVER!! No one else has come close yet, if ever! Awesome Band, Level 42.

[@civicvandal]

Being a knucklehead from the states, I had no idea how big these guy were in the UK. 6 top 10 albums and 16 top 25 singles, amazing.

[@mhunt38]

Hands Down, best song ever recorded. I could listen to this song over and over again and never get tired of it! :)

[@lewisner]

There's a video of Mark showing other guitarists how to play bass and it is pure genius.

[@ATL.Resa95]

When music was real....who else watching 2019?

[@unshutoptic1]

your boy Smokey, that's who!

[@dischargesummary8794]

ResaATL Fragranista 2021

[@frozengreen5597]

2021 xxx

[@SIGMAMAN69]

I love this group! Mark King plays that bass as well as any American funketeer! The 80s are definitely my favorite decade in terms of music and groups like Level 42 are part of the reason why! The garbage on radio these days doesn't come close to comparing!

[@sueli67]

My favouritest song of all times!!! Nothing can compare with this absolutely gorgeous song!!! There's something about u, Level 42, that we cannot resist....

[@GiuliaPitarra]

Great song, it's my favourite song and it's so awesome and beautiful! You're such a talented band that plays really good music; thanks for sharing it by a 14 years-old listener.

[@jamesayers2888]

Level 42 one of the coolest bands ever.

[@vonFroggula]

Such a beautiful uplifting song. I can't get enough of it. 🤩🥰

[@rkc415]

Another great song from the 80's from one of the many talented British bands. Love the chorus in this song. Always enjoyed singing to this song when it came on the radio when I was driving in my car.

[@josiassimos5352]

Queria muito encontrar o vídeo clipe original em que o todos estão no trem e também em uma casa com cenas externas muito boas. Vi algumas vezes aqui e no VH1. Ele é muito bom, sem falar na música que é show. Não vivi essa época, apenas nasci, mas não me limito ao conhecimento. Acho que a mistura da banda com o jazz é ótima!!

[@johnmuller50]

level42 thank you so much!!!your music has been a big part of my life.you guys have always been able to groove and funk in a way that is so "words cant explain" your music is medicinal....hope i spelled that right

[@dodo45france]

A real masterpiece ! Reminds me so much my youth... I love it

[@joethaddeus]

Damm Good song from the 90's when music was made with quality and soul. This band definitely had it together and hit the heart of listeners with the high tenor voices in the background singing along with Mike. This is what we need in todays music.

[@OhSoCarmen]

This song is timeless

[@leeweeks2646]

loved this song then , love it now miss the 80,s

[@Frankincensedjb123]

These guys put out many a great tune. This song is from an album of great songs. One of the best back beat bands in existence. They certainly knew how to lay down a many layered funk. Funk on, brothers.

[@MrMonaval]

gran cancion sin duda una de las mejores de la decada de los ochenta gracias level 42 por haberla creado. saludos desde cd de mexico

[@drewspriggs5677]

2:36. That part always gives me goosebumps.

[@Pamela21994]

you had do be living in the 80's to understand 2014 music

[@pvtrichter88]

Tunalene Scotts I was alive and well [a little mixed up !] during the 80's and I still don't understand millennial music now that we're out of the 80'S and in the new TEENS !! Let's hope good music makes a comeback!!

[@philcollinshill2951]

New music sucks. Everything is Ariana Grande and Post Malone and all these other shitty annoying people. I'm 24 and fucking despise new pop music.

[@vlou032]

I love this song. Takes me WAAAY back and all the emotions I felt at the time just warmed my heart.

[@adkpeakboy]

IMHO, one of the 10 greatest songs of the 80's and one of the 50 greatest songs of Rock and Roll / R & B history. Infectious..one listen and everyone I know wants to hear more of this amazing band.

[@wendyblinston1213]

GREAT SOUND THIS SONG HAS..

[@HectorDao]

+Battenburg70 FUNNYYYYY JOKE! (I really hope someone gets it)

[@barock69]

+Battenburg70 Great music always remember We will !

[@marthaj67]

Yes, it does. If you like this song, just FYI, there's a video on iTunes of Level 42 Live from 2010 that has kind of a jazz-pop sound. When you've performed the same song a thousand times, you get bored and want to change it up a bit. So, they added some brass and boosted the bass-line (to where it always should've been, imho 😆) It sounds like something Chicago might have recorded :O) but it's still very recognizable as this song. I think they've done a very good job of making it just different enough to be interesting, but still very listenable.

[@wendyblinston1213]

I Prefere this sound thanks..

[@deesooner]

I miss the 80's

[@amisavannah607]

Thank you, Sarah. My man picked this song in 1986 and passed a few months after that. I miss him dearly. I have a son from him; God Bless.

[@lockness1980]

Amazing song! I loved the 80's because pop songs were so well written and just darn good:)

[@randikantor1527]

level42 rocks

[@humanoidorganismmartin6749]

Oh the eighties...sniff

[@larbueno]

I never listened to these guys enough. I appreciate them more now! Great singer, rhythm and harmonies. He wears that bass high and plays it so damn well.

[@4darin5]

Im 21, and I have been collecting their albums. These guys are just so awesome.

[@josielpontocom]

Hi-Tech effects... Back then!

[@trailboyus66]

My friend d.j. Nina Blackwood plays this on absolutely 80's. Thank God for those like Nina who keep the faith on this priceless music.

[@wsmhawaii50]

This song is a perfect example of a song that everyone would remember & say "this song is great",but noone can remember it. Case & point, only 120k viewed it!!! Love this song!!!

[@DetroitLove4U]

I was 8 years old that year! I should have been 18!!! Man the 80's was the highest level of music ever!! I used to play this song a lot when I was 18!!!

[@carlinhocasagrande]

Saudades de uma epoca de ouro, a onde havia musica de verdade.

[@bravepursuit]

I'm a Yank with Deep British roots who appreciates great bands like Level 42 and shows like Doc Martin & Kingdom and just about any movie blessed by the UK Film Council...keep up the good work mates!

[@kb420ps]

"How can it be that a love carved out of caring, fashioned by fate, could suffer so hard from the games played once too often?" Great lyrics. Classic. I know I'm getting old now, but why do I feel that the '80s was a golden age of music?

[@deep10453]

I have been loooking for this song for over 2 months now. What a great memory of a great song from back in the early 80's.

[@TheCaulfield1]

JUST AN AWESOME BAND. Loved all of their songs, one of my favourite bands of the 80's.

[@author]

I was born in the 50's. Yet I feel the 80's has the best pop music of all-time, including this very memorable song from Level 42 - vintage 80's stuff.

[@kris6694]

You are so right. I was 12 yrs old in '85 when this was new, but it has so much more talent than the hit music of today!

[@Rifmeista]

I can listen to this song over and over and it will never get old : )

[@ColumRogers]

Nice to know that other people from my age group also feel the love for this incredible band!

[@aud2369]

This is a song that does not change its colors. I've always enjoyed this song. love the arrangement

[@looping58]

Super groupe et bassiste !!! Beaucoup de souvenirs et l’émission n'existe plus depuis très longtemps!!

[@phdiers]

This song reminds me of the happiest time of my life-----love this song!

[@drumr72]

I love Phil's left handed leading style, like Simon P. This song just freaking grooves with Mark just laying it down - flat out. Also, very nice falsetto chorus part..beautiful.

[@moog8008]

It took years for me to realize that I love songs that have intrinsic chords. This and Lessons in Love too. When they rise and fall, then blend so well even during the changes. It’s hypnotic.

[@toomanythings]

I don't think of this as an 80's song because to me it's a forever song. Always perfect!

[@Mega21061989]

em 1986,eu era um menino de 10 anos de idade,tinha pouca estrada percorrida,mas recordo que já cultivava o gosto pela boa música e às vezes sinto falta daquela época que não volta mais

[@gezgoring]

What a band, what a song.....thanks guys. Get the band to an 80's weekend in Butlins!!!!!!

[@hereaftersix]

some of the most compelling lyrics on love and life . Beautiful

[@sabre3901]

Someone please invent a machine that will take me back to my teenage years! I loved the 80's and would relive those years over and over again.

[@aboriginiblues]

Love this song... takes me back to NYC during the 80's... best times, the Village was still grungy and not as expensive as it is today...

[@takingitbackgal80]

I was in first grade when this song came out. I am so glad I experienced the most original decade in music/videos ever..even if I was young. Proud to be born in 1980!! But I'm sad thinking of all the memories and what music has come to :(

[@BrianTKessler]

You'd never know by this song that Mark King is an absolute BEAST on bass. It wasn't until KZbin videos of his solos that I knew this guy was up there with the Claypools, Fleas and Wootens of this world.

[@donluchitti]

I FOUND IT! I seriously had to just sit through a medley of 80's songs to track down the title and artist of this classic. I've been looking for this song for years, KZbin just made me a life customer, again!

[@GlennDGrace]

Author G D Grace says: I wish what I knew now back in the 80's, but the one thing I'll always love about the 80's is the music...

[@looping58]

Que de souvenirs et tojours en admiration devant ce bassiste genial...

[@brie1990]

I REMEMBER THE CLOWN VIDEO. This era of music was the best. Nothing but good times were had with this music.

[@copali]

This song....a rare jewel, one of my favourite song. Ciao!

[@zaknaifen193]

This song takes me back to summertime and being 12 again. It was a huge hit and always on the radio. I'd like to get a ticket for that time machine 8)

[@mariohds86]

awesome song, the 80's rule!! gotta love this decade's music even though it's not my generation I truly appreciate it.

[@trailboyus66]

Awesome guys! I have the long play of this on vinyl 33". Nina Blackwood and KHOM 100.9 FM. {The Train} are keeping the faith on these songs including this one. This really brings back my memories of moving from Missouri to Southern California in late 1986!

[@mjasfca]

Saw them at a club on Lansdowne Street in Boston in 1986. Awesome. This was my song for my girlfriend at the time.

[@1doublez]

All time great song, great band, and Mark King is a great bassplayer! Look how high he straps up! He's a badd boy! From Bass to Bass!

[@SpacehotelMusic]

An 80's classic, and one of their best songs. Love it (esp Mike Lindup's Falsetto parts)

[@bigbrobuff]

Man, I was 11 years old when I bought World Machine...my friends thought I was on dope for liking these guys. Funny thing is, I can grab that tape (read: CD) and listen to it beginning to end and still love it. Respect the 11 year old!

[@SHS854EVER]

if there was every a time machine i would drop everything and go back to this kick ass Era in a heart beat .I remember hanging with my friends every saturday night at the malls in the newengland area the Meadow Glen, the Assembly square ,god do i miss those great time flies by way to much

[@phinchy007]

WOW!!!I forgot about this song. Love it. I don't know how i got here but i'm glad......good ole 80's....

[@bravobug77]

i was 12 in 1986..my gfren who was only 2 years old bacl then [ now 26 and grown nicely !] loves this song to bits..today ! !

[@tnleverett]

Ahhh....the big 80's.....best music and era ever!

[@thfcyidz]

Totally wicked tune. Souful, funky, classic. Brings back so many memories

[@adkpeakboy]

THE sound of the 80's...right here, right now...again. Thanks for posting!

[@crimn]

my cousin won tickets for this concert in 1986 world machine tour. i had no idea who they were but went anyway. best concert ever!! blew me away!!!

[@Hoodoo123]

80s family wedding receptions ! love this tune !!!

[@MrGretajean]

Just received their greatest hits CD..This is one of my most favorites next to"It's Over." They rock!!

[@levil4012]

One of my ALL time favorite songs till this day!!