Level 42 - The Chinese Way (TOTP 1983)

Level 42 - The Chinese Way (Top Of The Pops 1983)
Full track, redubbed.

[@jessicafletcher4690]

This guy can play , he's one of the best bass players of all time, and he can sing too .

[@matheustavares4597]

Exatcly, most of the people who play his song, they just play but don't sing lol

[@herbbeshar4569]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@M2Mil7er]

thank you, on behalf of all the deaf and blind people who happened to click on this video but can somehow read your comment. 😅

[@mrc5653]

Got more groove than most bands could ever dream of ✌️

[@jasonbaker5457]

Correct

[@teleaddict23]

Love this song, and also the best era of TOTP by far. Those background dancers and the studio all looked fantastic.

[@Perthshire]

They are dressed up as "Chinese" with those stereotypical hats and waving lanterns about. As a leftie and being very PC and extremely woke, I find this video HIGHLY OFFENSIVE!

[@davidbillyard6629]

@@Perthshire I’m delighted that you’re offended 😅

[@mrchico2621]

@@davidbillyard6629 I assume he was being sarcastic. I hope he was anyway 😂

[@davidbillyard6629]

@@mrchico2621 More than likely..

[@marksherry-king350]

My father loved level 42 he passed away from cancer 6 years ago miss you dad

[@philcarroll324]

He had great taste. Hope you’re ok man and hope his great taste in music has rubbed off on you.

[@slider7264]

is this mark king?!?

[@version736ha2]

@@slider7264 😂

[@MiddleAgedPixie]

Level 42 at their best! RIP Boon, love you forever.

[@fozibear2281]

What can I say about this band they have put out such amazing songs they were so big in the 80s I’m 56 and have grown up with them and I love them and wish everybody could hear them and appreciate them like I do

[@Arkavyn]

I certainly do, I was 6 when this came out and remember all their 80s tunes 😉

[@southendparaquest]

Mark King is one hell of a bassist

[@davecoalwood9487]

I know We may not be too familiar with American lingo but it's written and pronounced as Bad -Ass I believe.

[@MrSilver261]

@@davecoalwood9487 or birmingham proper bostin like ! (oh my god i can't believe i just wrote that )

[@dannymcmince]

To sing and play bass like that is awesome!

[@andreasg7834]

​@@dannymcmince sing and play AND move this way! 🙂 Today he stucks more on the stage. But okay, he is 40 years older now and heavyer. 🙂

[@dannymcmince]

@@andreasg7834 true words 🎸🎸

[@tinamichellefan]

RIP Boon Gould. Top Tune.

[@johnmscott4556]

His brother, terrific drummer ,phil.

[@aaronsmith5056]

Greatest band ever ive loved level 42 since the 80s

[@Bavisandmeef]

The whole band were, and mostly still are, top of their trade

[@jameswhite7997]

Mostly...which one aren't you keen on in current line up? 😮

[@grahamforshaw7045]

Simply one the best bands to come out of the 1980’s.They are definitely on Level 42.

[@classicartfoundation639]

God music was so much more positive and classy back then. The shit nowadays is so bad

[@chrisjames6327]

It was a global economic boom. When people have money, we have happy music. It was the same from 1995-2005. Very positive music

[@JohnSmith-uu5ov]

@@chrisjames6327 It was a time when people were optimistic about the future, it held so much promise, now it holds little for any one. It's probably why many of us hold onto such music.

[@stephensutton4286]

this is a song aspiring bass players should listen and watch, superb talent.

[@realityboost4405]

Hello friends, stumbling across this…THIS incredible feat of musical artistry and engineering is a bunch of amazingly talented music students who got together and created this genius!…Stick with it people…This is LEVEL 42

[@andreasg7834]

I recorded this track coincidentally on an audio-cassette from BFBS-Radio in Germany in 1982. And from this day I was a big Level42-Fan. Four years later they got famous in Germany with "Lessons in Love" and now my former classmates knew, from which band I was talking about all the years before. 🙂

[@DeeDerry]

I was born in 1982, but my mum loved Level 42, Tears for Fears and Curiosity Killed the Cat...I'll never forget these songs 💯❤️

[@colindawson1363]

A great band who set the way for others i.e jamiroquai being one to name a few. Very underestimated in my opinion and made some wonderful tracks, including this and Starchild and Children Say. So glad to have been part of this scene when I was younger!

[@slider7264]

wait WHA????? you were there??????

[@patcom1013]

Colin - yes, indeed. Although Jamiroquai were a good band/act, I found their material a bit repetitive, particularly the bass lines. Level had a lot of depth and musical ability beyond anything Jamiroquai could produce.

[@andrewmurray4329]

First Level 42 song I remember hearing and have been a fan ever since.

[@williamstephenson8250]

As well as the bass I enjoy when Mike Lindup comes in on vocals

[@glynisjones8128]

These guys are agonisingly talented!!!

[@joseramalho3297]

😁🤟👍💪

[@jamiemckie1317]

Love Level 42 - have done since a teenager and I’m only 26! My dad was born in 1968 and damn I wish I could go back into his shoes and experience the 80s in my teenage years!

[@Theoriginalbigbrillo]

Oh yes , all good Been there done that even worn the t shirt lol

[@andreasg7834]

I'm also from 1968 and I was 14, when Level 42 fixed my taste of music. :-)

[@KevlarVTX]

Mark King and Phil Gould, rhythm section of legend.

[@Htiler]

This music sounds extremely positive..... Riddled with it.

[@pierstheoneandonly]

A blink-and-you'll-miss-it cinematic moment at 1.29 when Mike looks across to Boon as if to say 'yep, this, our star'.

[@milouddouh3169]

an excellent album, with another hit: weave your speel

[@matheustavares4597]

Level 42 - The Chinese Way: Take a journey back in time Leave the western world behind Cross the mountains to Peking Where the paper laterns 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

[@Perthshire]

the lyrics are cak, aren't they?

[@matheustavares4597]

@@Perthshire cak?

[@HarryFlashman.]

@@Perthshire Of the time mate. The music was more important.

[@jasonparfitt5936]

Great band and superb live was impressed with the lads at their Ipswich concert.

[@fusox]

love this band...I am a born funkster

[@ianevans8406]

Mark King Is The World's Best Bass Player without any question .

[@welshlad6427]

Great track 🎙🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@geoffreyjonathanwilson5826]

Great band.Great song.

[@mitojo60]

Mark your the king of the bass guitar no one has come close

[@simonwilliams1238]

Apart from Mick Karn of course

[@OggyGTA]

@@simonwilliams1238 Ooh, very different style. Doubt Mick could have played slap like Mark. Dunno if Mark's fretless could match Mick's.

[@regallmusiccorp.8052]

@2:09 - I always love the classic level 42 middle melodic breakdown with an emotional moment with Mike lindup

[@Bavisandmeef]

Nice 👍

[@ajs41]

One of those songs that's extra interesting because it has more than one bridge, like Round and Round by Jaki Graham for instance.

[@HarryFlashman.]

Can't remember that one - could you sing it for me!

[@danielpalmersofficial]

Never heard this song until now, but I love these guys. ✌️☺️

[@davidrosato864]

You should listen to Level Best or the Ultimate Collection. These guys made great songs!

[@danielpalmersofficial]

@@davidrosato864 I have now, I’m a big fan of this band and it’s mostly thanks to this legendary song!! 😄👍

[@lukeb728]

Which way are we going to eat and what floor is the restaurant on?

[@leebenson53]

Classic Partridge

[@blakeperkins8717]

Lovely stuff! Not my words, luke, the words of shakin' Stevens

[@simonlittler3976]

@@blakeperkins8717 back of the net

[@blakeperkins8717]

@@simonlittler3976 kiss my face! This is good this, isn't it? Even though we're just listing partridge quotes?

[@simonlittler3976]

@@blakeperkins8717 Your hanging around with a man who uses a collective term for a single vehicle, I’ve got access to the kids but they don’t wanna seeeee meeeee,

[@manxpuss]

Ah the ol Jaydee Supernatural bass. Love it.

[@lesroberts3226]

Absolutely brilliant band, a huge part of my life growing up. Mark king is the best slap bass player ever 👍

[@riz7259]

Brilliant years there's so many bands and groups you can mention these were amazing 💥

[@ajmakin931]

Alan Partridge brought me here!

[@qwertyqyx]

I never knew Screech was the keyboardist for Level 42

[@padraicglynn2657]

@steven davis Or any Scouser!

[@terrycullern2503]

Phil Gould on drums...the master

[@astronomyabc9552]

I agree, every single hit and bash and sizzle is different, he is the master

[@Perthshire]

He was the best drummer in the band at that time.

[@HarryFlashman.]

@@Perthshire Funny man.

[@Bavisandmeef]

@terry I agree, he is incredibly well respected among pro drummers

[@Bavisandmeef]

And a great lyricist...vocalist, percussionist, pianist....

[@milanmernjik4834]

like this song so much

[@stevenboswell7536]

Probably one of the greatest bass lines ever.Steven Boswell.edinburgh

[@johngogarty945]

Let's not exaggerate. 🙊

[@vjmj0023]

RIP Boon Gould

[@mosamaranti]

love...

[@derekkelly9286]

Superb absolutely superb

[@andrewmcgregor9915]

If you get the chance see them live!!!!!

[@SuperZedd]

The same year they played at the Montreux Jazz Festival. The video used to be on KZbin, but got taken down unfortunately.

[@skylerrue]

Mark King is a fab bass player! He is wearing exactly the same jumper as Nick Beggs from Kajagoogoo, another bass god!

[@eyebrowman1]

Great sound quality

[@daryllcornier4509]

Amazing band ❤

[@ratuadilFF]

Semua nyanyiii buat aku. Makasih ya 🙏

[@Pod-e4m]

Crazy bassline.

[@felicitybenjamin2664]

Newsflash, no words are gently spoken in Cantonese, hehe

[@veggie42]

obviously or Mandarin

[@Bruce-vq7ni]

@@veggie42 Or Satsuma

[@crystalc1ear]

Also, cantonese is not spoken in peking

[@davecoalwood9487]

@@crystalc1ear I think Phil has joked about that Himself. 😁👍

[@southendparaquest]

@@Bruce-vq7ni I detect some Red Dwarf going on. . .

[@simonroberts5882]

Mark give it up lad!

[@OGBrawlerina]

Mark King in the 80s...😍😍😋😋

[@repoman5581]

who remembers those tv-shirts that Mark is wearing

[@nigelloflaveo]

One of the best songs of the 80s - gauche lyrics perhaps but what a tune !! Oh and what a bass player !! Thanks for sharing

[@danielthomson8557]

That bass

[@freakystyley4000]

Is not plugged in. Lol.

[@danielthomson8557]

Lmaoo

[@ajs41]

Mark King had only been playing the bass for about two and a half years at this time. Amazing really.

[@YewrMan]

@@danielthomson8557 www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/level-42s-mark-king-running-16482167 Polydor Records had his thumb insured for £3 million!

[@dav01kar]

God reminds me of my EIS days, (electrical contractors ) hope your well Terry, Lorenzo, Dennis, Steve , Tony the Portuguese lol, Ted head. Ian the foreman

[@billmorrison4746]

Phil Gould is outstanding on the skins

[@Perthshire]

This song reminds me of my dad who died in the 80s In a horrific car crash in china where he was on holiday. His body was horrifically disfigured by the impact and I have never been able to get the image of seeing his corpse out of my head. He loved level42 probably.

[@normalwisdom4048]

*You go forward in time when you go to China now, just how things have changed in only 40 years*

[@milanmernjik4834]

the best level 42 formation mark king moke lindup boon gould phil gould

[@BazzerObama]

Yeah, moke was always my favourite......whatever happened to him?

[@milanmernjik4834]

mike lindup sory he is in level 42

[@joebee1558]

Stonewall classic

[@miger1824]

...The best of times... I feel sorry for the kids of today,the music you are being forced to listen to today is just utter crap!

[@stevenboswell7536]

Mark King genius bass player.hin and John Entwistle the best ever.Steven Boswell.edinburgh

[@zadiglivros3896]

Nosssaaaa!! Muito bom!!

[@gman7159]

Still class

[@fruitcake4t]

greatest bass player ever?

[@jasonbarnett8911]

Contentious.....!!! I'd stick Jaco in there.

[@cusack815]

Cliff.

[@ohayes86]

He is my favourite bassist - not taking anything away from the other greats

[@andreasg7834]

Maybe not the best one, but definately the most spectacular one. And I think, no other one was able to play, sing and move the way he did at the same time.

[@anorakus8272]

Mark King miming playing bass before the bass kicks in at 0:08 😄

[@toastdbechamel4701]

From the mountains to Beijing...

[@andrewmcgregor9915]

where the paper lanterns gently swing.

[@boum62]

This was mimed but the great thing is they are just as good live :)

[@davecoalwood9487]

Yeah, you are right mate.

[@Frauenhaus]

@@davecoalwood9487 I agree. Saw them live during Kieler Woche. Heavenly.

[@davecoalwood9487]

@@Frauenhaus ?

[@ashfaq1999]

Super

[@nayadettprietogallegos3645]

This song reminds me of megan 2 crash man stage, and its awesome

[@scandalousblue]

does anyone here know the brand of mark's shirt? i've been looking for that shirt for a long time after seeing him, nick beggs, and simon le bon wear it.

[@HarryFlashman.]

Stewart Copeland as guest drummer!

[@taypope26]

what where??

[@SuperSumo68]

Slappin da bass....

[@bizarroworld3902]

It's all about the bass.

[@DanielePozzato88]

❤️️

[@BossySwan]

Two questions. How are we going to eat and what floor is the restaurant on?

[@dongill9650]

This boy could play bass!

[@eoinreilly3925]

Just a bit

[@ratuadilFF]

Yuk lipapa dateng sama ka noveli. Mei depan usiaku 42

[@leightondavies7413]

To The Regiment I wish I was there

[@kenclark7142]

Now we are talking Now we are talking.

[@MrMLD1972]

❤

[@jameswhite7997]

Starts playing bass on the visual ages before the sound 😂😂😂

[@davidsanderson5918]

What a shame they dudn't use the original audio from the BBC broadcast. I know they'd be miming to the same thing but still! Whoever created this doesn't remember the Thursday night studio sound of TOTP.

[@jayaybe1]

How are we going to eat, and what floor’s the restaurant on?

[@fleurkus]

Mark King looks exactly like my brother.

[@marksims5730]

They were really good, weren't they ?

[@ratuadilFF]

Hanya orang cina yg mampu berhemat, dan optimalisasi proyeksi keuntungan dari segala sisi penggunaan bahan baku dan kualitas produk. Bila anda hanya mampu membuat 2 proyeksi nilai keuntungan, cina akunting mampu membuat ragam 99 proyeksi ekonomis hingga major up scale

[@hightreestess]

Bass player isn't fucking around 👌🏼

[@ratuadilFF]

Asal jangan bawa hari tanu aja sama triad 🤣habis kita punya uang

[@fury_6310]

Took me 3 mins to rush to Woolies and buy this,£3,49

[@MrMarkhall1]

Covid brought me here.

[@aurellio33]

No parking ticket😊

[@sparkstron73]

A partridge favourite.Lyrics are a bit naff but great tune

[@LONDONBIZZLE]

Sparks Tron only reason I’m here is to see what song he was talking about 😂

[@rjjcms1]

They do come over as hilariously naive now,of course. Such innocence.

[@anonfrank546]

I just ate a quart of ice cream . I feel too sick to get up and eat a sour pickle

[@calebwigglesworth2740]

He he lol I bet that was filling, I love Ice cream too, ewww a pickle after it would have curdled in yr stomach he he hoo 😁 anyway it's totally out of context with the Level 42 song 😁

[@anonfrank546]

@@calebwigglesworth2740 so what its out of context with the song . back to the pickle . Look dude I went to a Vermont Maple Syrup festival before you were a sperm cell . I felt nauseated from all the sugar in those syrup samples . The farmer says thats what the bucket of pickles are for . So i eats one and felt better right away . I use the sour pickle remedy after eating too many sweaties till this day . works like a charm

[@calebwigglesworth2740]

Ok I understand, I guess your older than me? I just ment that what you said has nothing to do with Level 42 song that's all tho. I guess it soothes yr sweet tooth and sounds like you like sweet things alot, I love Apple Pie, Strudel and Chocolate as well as Ice cream and Yogurt, oh and Cheesecakes. 😁

[@susindustry]

they already knew back then

[@ratuadilFF]

Level 42

[@ratuadilFF]

Utk tim han ku. Kekaisaran China