Love And Rockets - "No New Tale To Tell"

[@MJosephMurphy]

In 1987, in high school and these men were (to me) the coolest people on the planet. So so so far ahead of their time.

[@joe1972]

When you're down, it's a long way up. When you're up, it's a long way down. I love those words.

[@gmcg923]

I'm 42 now. In 1987, I was in high school in a suburb near Philadelphia. There were very few people who listened to this type of music. We hung out, did drugs, and listened to music. This was before "Alternative". This brings me back to a very specific time an place.

[@danashockley2026]

Same!

[@Scotty-P]

I like it all, bar the drug use.

[@michaelmele4888]

About an hour west of Philly, out gang of friends we're the only kids at out school that knew who Bauhaus was.

[@killsinthenight]

You're 50 now 😂 great album, these videos stand up too. First time revisiting in ages

[@gmcg923]

@@killsinthenight Yes I am, this still holds up. Check back with me in another 8 years.

[@mikeciul8599]

They were playing this song in Trader Joe's today. I haven't heard it in 30 years!

[@Delilah70]

Are you serious? Bitchin' Trader Joe's!

[@angharad588]

"You cannot go against nature, because when you do go against nature, it's part of nature too." No truer words were ever sung.

[@mikeciul8599]

The dialectics of Love and Rockets

[@bwakes1]

I always wonder about the 2nd verse. Is it about ego? Need for connection? It's a heavy song!!

[@timsmith3621]

Their dancing bee videos are the greatest!

[@kimberlybalderston8166]

I actually never understood the dancing bees… 🐝 🥰

[@timsmith3621]

@@kimberlybalderston8166 They just are silly and sensational.

[@RobertRoth-oj6zz]

I'm from near Pittsburgh, I dig this song, it's odd sounding, alternative rock!

[@Bellenger1981]

What a fantastic song! One of my all-time favourites ... "No new tale to tell. No new tale to tell. No new tale to tell. ...Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh..."

[@golperuano]

Never tire of this song. Such a classic. One of the best songs of the 80's!

[@RobertRoth-oj6zz]

I used to hear this on now defunct alternative rock stations in Pittsburgh back in the 1980's.

[@AllanOstermann]

I remember in college videotaping this off of MTV and watching over and over. The original KZbin experience. :) Loved them in Bauhaus with Peter Murphy, too.

[@nevilleislander]

Allan Ostermann I found this song in college as well.....Morgantown WV...1987...listening to it over and over again...

[@marissa0379]

Allan Ostermann me too! Not college though, i was a little younger 😂

[@mzpinkeyez407]

How about Tones on Tails!?!?. 🤷🏻‍♀️🤗😉

[@marysalisbury9270]

120 Minutes on MTV. I remember too.

[@heatheravila]

Saw then in 89' for the first time live when i was 13 yrs. Now 34 yrs later for a second time and get to see my son experience them for the first time! Can't wait☺️

[@Delilah70]

Nice! How were they in '89 as if I need to ask.

[@heatheravila]

@@Delilah70 amazing!!!

[@Delilah70]

@@heatheravila I can only imagine! I watched their Las Vegas show from last month (it might have been their opening show for their 2024 North American tour). I was left speechless, not only by their set list but the fact that they sounded phenomenal. The acoustics weren't the best (low volume, no doubt because it was recorded on someone's phone), but I could tell the live show was fire. I also just learned today that Jane's Addiction asked L & R to be their opening band! Now that's one of the best lineups ever. I'm gonna check the tour schedule and if they're playing anywhere near me I'm there!

[@heatheravila]

@Delilah70 you won't regret it- total life changing experience IMO

[@Delilah70]

@@heatheravila Just gotta tell you. They're playing near my hometown next month! Ticket prices vary according to seat location in the venue (duh). Even the best seats are pretty reasonable. I'm buying my tickets tomorrow for the best seats available. This is crazy. I literally just found out this morning that L & R are currently on a North American tour and found out later this afternoon that they're opening for Jane's Addiction! What a great day 🥳 I know you and your son will have a great time. What a great experience to pass along!

[@Delilah70]

From the opening couple of lines, "you cannot go against nature, because when you do..." it hooks you in deep, really deep. The song actually starts grabbing you in with the guitar strumming and "woo-hoo-hoo". Love and Rockets are one of those astounding bands that blend incredible music and song structure with lyrics that really make you think.

[@youdontknowme8129]

As far as as alternative music,the 80's had some of the best music.

[@shannonplumley4578]

This was my first concert in 1989 with The Cure and The Pixies. I was in 8th grade.

[@hayleyjenkins-davies4957]

Bought this on vinyl today as a mystery record to see if i liked them or not, it was £3.00 and boy is it worth so much more!! Amazing!!

[@cgrist7000]

Hayley Jenkins-Davies Jack pot! Still excellent all these years later!

[@robcerasuolo9207]

Danny's playing the guitar from the Bubblemen thing; David's strap comes off and messes up his miming, so he rolls with it; and the white clothes reference Tones on Tail's switch from the black clothes of Bauhaus. I'm pretty sure they loved their fans.

[@farrahfyre]

Oh my!! I forgot how much I loved this album!!! I played this album soo loud with my windows down. Ah, sweet memories....

[@R.Byleth]

Davids smile is a thing of pure joy

[@muzquizsebastian207]

Love And Rockets outstanding representing the new-wave music of the 80's. Just so many hits by them very good.

[@dianavicious5349]

Beavis: ew he stepped in it. Butthead: somebody's outta clean that up.

[@dutchsinse]

You cannot go against nature Because when you do Go against nature It's part of nature too Our little lives get complicated It's a simple thing Simple as a flower And that's a complicated thing No new tale to tell No new tale to tell No new tale to tell AHHHH My world is your world People like to hear their names I'm no exception Please call my name Call my name No new tale to tell No new tale to tell No new tale to tell AHHHH When you're down It's a long way up When you're up It's a long way down It's all the same thing No new tale to tell No new tale to tell

[@geneclark3600]

still holds up...I am a doctor and i approve this message

[@lah67]

hi, dutchsinse, didn't expect to see you here :)

[@bartholomewprice3221]

Yah, it's about the homosexual experience and how that's just the way they are.

[@PinkyPuff69]

That opening line is probably the most brilliant philosophical lesson I ever learned.

[@PinkyPuff69]

Bartholomew Price I think it’s a life lesson. It’s a spiritual lesson. It’s bigger than one’s sexual orientation. It’s about our source.

[@debbiedodson6256]

Love And Rockets was and is beyond cool! Great, seamless blend of styles n very cavalier.

[@michaeltooke3398]

heyyyyy! did you hear that flute??? wow! reminds me of jethro tull.

[@georgefromgreece4119]

Exactly! ❤

[@CarynDPrescott]

This is my fave L & R song! Fun fact: they named the band after the comic book of the same name by the Hernandez Bros.

[@1chienandalou]

♥️♥️♥️

[@wendysumpter715]

ONE OF THE BEST SONGS EVER WRITTEN AND RECORDED HANDS F#CKING DOWN I ♥️DANIEL ASH!!!

[@pokemonmusiclover5]

my mom and I love this band so when I discovered that another band we liked (blaqk audio a.k.a AFI) covered this I flipped out and it's one of the best covers I've ever heard

[@krissisu1111]

I so loved Daniel Ash...Still do!!

[@Delilah70]

Oh God, me too!

[@moviesquad73]

My discovery of this song was that I was listening to one of my favorite songs "Gold Lion" by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and I saw a lot of comments on their music video saying they took that riff from this song. Love both songs now!

[@Riverphoenixisinheav]

Hell yeah. I love this song. Another classic from the 80s!

[@allgoraro]

Saw them on this tour in 1988 in Denver with the Mighty Lemon Drops. So important then. A lovely memory. Thank you!

[@AvioftheSand]

When you're down, it's a long way up, When you're up, it's a long way down, It's all the same thing, No new tale to tell

[@angharad588]

+Electric_Eye How sweet it is. Bittersweet.

[@funkedelic4993]

Damn straight

[@williamwolf6974]

Just found this song, great , but there greatest is No Big Deal.

[@Delilah70]

Dog End of the Day Gone By!

[@ashman0071]

no other band sounds like these badasses

[@NN-ir9bj]

I absolutely love this song; always reminds me of my childhood! I was born in 82, this is still something I go back to, regularly!

[@mrnoserider1]

This song made part of my childhood. Learning surfing and skateboarding.... Good times...

[@debbiedodson6256]

Everything bout this video is so uber cool! Love And Rockets never fail

[@daviddennis6253]

People like to hear their names, I'm no exception, please call my name, call my name!! I saw Love and Rockets the summer of 1989 in New Orleans, LA

[@imjspaceman]

Cool tune from a very cool band. Always loved L&R.

[@aus80srockradio94]

This song is great, brilliant in fact!! Haven't heard this since the early 90's. Was looking up "So Alive", then this popped up in the side box - and wow there it is. Had completely forgotten it existed! Hopefully it is available on itunes.

[@ragepoweredgamer]

Millennials can't even afford glue these days... Sad...

[@12inch_monster]

totally shredded this cassette tape in high school alongside the cure's hot hot hot album, in my Benetton and Generra gear. god i'm old.

[@Dahstin]

Benetton? Grey Flanel also I'm sure.

[@12inch_monster]

generra

[@Dahstin]

starskie96yt and Guess?

[@michaelwills1926]

Guess, Genera and vision street wear. I’d go back in a NY minute.

[@Lykw1dSloth]

starskie96yt Maybe wearing a pair of Tretorns.?

[@5lovinlife]

Omg they still rock this song.....man this takes me back..

[@geoharmonics]

Their lyrics shaped my life and are what guide me to this day...

[@aaronwilde]

This is such a good song.. I keep turning the volume louder more and more towards the end lol.

[@ChrisandEileen]

Listening to First Wave on my Sirius/Xm .. Saturday night Safety Dance segment.. Greatest songs that i remember from HS and College in 1990..

[@eugenedrakes7646]

It's the 1st pre set on my radio!

[@elenaarredondo464]

Memories and they are such good musicians ⭐️😀👌💕💕🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@shaykelley2505]

Omg i have not heard this song at least 25 years ago. I still love it!

[@4Mr.Crowley2]

Every time I listen to this song I think it would be an awesome song for Game of Thrones (maybe in a teaser trailer or something like that) -- the lines about "when you're down it's a long way up/when you're up it's a long way down..." fit the storylines so well.

[@punkqueentheresa]

Cool song. It brings back wonderful memories of singing this song all over the house as a little kid only I thought the lyrics were "No New Tattletale" instead of "No New Tale to Tell". XD

[@benzell4]

You tattletaled yourself !

[@AlanTimms]

Loved this the first time I heard it ... still do! Brilliant

[@NN-ir9bj]

Geez. How long has it been, and I still come back to this song? I'm 36; been loving this since my mom listened to it! So catchy, and creative!

[@vixenwolf2113]

Daniel Ash is so badass here. And oh my god I love David's voice so much.

[@gregleavitt1255]

All superlatives for this band, from me. Simple (as a flower), straightforward, and really excellent. Lived to their "soundtracks", back in the day, and still remember all the words by which I can still live. Bands today don't release albums, cohesive albums, that tell a story. Tracks don't go beyond 3:30mins (unless it's a random DJ mix on a Friday night). Bands don't come around organically, via love, blood, hate, and all the bodily fluids and nutrients that (used to) make a sound. 99% smoke and mirrors now. L&R were just one of the bands back then and before then who crafted entire albums, comprised of entire songs, that carried a greater narrative, a point, a story, nuggets (if not entire veins) of truth, poetry, philosophy, real introspection, depth. But capitalism eats itself and, eventually, Return On Investment comes into play. Now, like many facets of Life, it's just an Industry and it's all about the Benjamins, as they say. Yes, even Lady Gaga. And, to +Kevin Sissons point, agreed that you can find good stuff out there today with some effort. It's like a box of assorted chocolates. Most are gross. You have to read the "liner notes" in the box or be good at guessing to find the ones you like. The silver lining is we can pick the few good ones from today, way off the beaten path, and still feast off all these timeless older ones, from all genres, of which there's an unlimited supply (EMI). Other good news is we don't have to OWN 'em ALL to listen to 'em ( ;

[@judyp3801]

Still listen to this all the time. I remember when it first came out. Have all their albums. Big fan! And it's still relevant today.

[@TheMothershipD]

Thanks for posting. One of the best albums ever.

[@sirius6113]

..just adore it no more words.

[@scottfletcher1607]

Congratulations to a brilliant band from the 80's

[@HuggyBear2000]

Encompassed at least 30 yrs of my life....love these men.

[@sutrasofdelight]

That flute scrambled my DNA.

[@BobC59]

Always beings me back! H.S. was a few years back but I was really into music (not a career, like most in their mid-20's). The flute thing always reminds me of my fave 70's band Jethro Tull - who had a resurgence around the same time this came out :D What's up with the "bee people"? Speaking of Tull, they remind me of some silliness they would do in their concerts. Must be a British thing???

[@AnthonyStJames]

I remember what you're referring to. When Tull toured for their album A Passion Play, they had a section in the middle called The Hare Who Lost His Spectacles, and there def was at least one bee person in the short film they made for that!

[@benzell4]

I think the bee people represent the song’s motif of nature, flowers and the complexity of life, how all is inter-connected, especially in the sense that bees pollinate flowers!

[@bropous4265]

I have ALWAYS loved this song!!!!

[@Lasercrew420]

Many thanx for uploading this vid.........this is one song that in my all time fave 5 .......cheers mate

[@jimbailey5681]

I saw this band in Chicago in 1988. Great show and wish I'd been able to see them again

[@onemouse1]

still playing the CD's after all these years... wore the Cassettes out years ago!

[@radiokevin]

SUCH an overlooked band. i think they should have been HUGE

[@jackieanderson74]

I just listened to this song and I could tell that was ian anderson playing the flute. Love this song, and ian anderson.

[@beccaxbee]

david in this video is actually my favourite thing.

[@richardstommel5978]

The genius of simplicity.

[@edwardserrato815]

Awesome song and British band 👍👍👍!!!!

[@seancoxxx]

this song helped me make it outta elementary school circa 86ish

[@dystopian2153]

I'm a little late with my comment. I was in high school and it was a good time. Miss those days...

[@robcarlson3]

I am 47 years old....cooking dinner with the fam...listening to this...

[@JorgeSanchez-fs7mm]

Daniel Ash y Peter M son tremendos. Los escucho desde: "TONES ON TAIL" Soy de Colombia y amo a Uruguay 👌👌👌

[@tree2226]

this band makes my life so much better

[@puertoriconnect4611]

It's so hard to dislike any song with that strumming pattern.

[@MsCordially]

Very artistical, very creativous, quite originational and totally awesouminus

[@carlhagen1686]

I agree very unique

[@macmacreynolds8712]

This song, along with 'Isn't Life Strange' and 'Dear Diary' by the Moody Blues, need to be at more Karaoke Bars!

[@ericexaybachay]

so tone deaf idiots can ruin those songs? ya right. no thanks...

[@twirltongue]

Gossip Girl brought me here!

[@mezameister]

Lauren Cooper fuck you lame ass

[@Oscarandmax]

This band, I believe rose from the ashes of Bauhaus..

[@benzell4]

Yes, you are correct!

[@Murderbot2000]

It did. It was after Peter Murphy split.

[@kimberlybalderston8166]

Was that a pun? Daniel Ash was the main guitarist for Love and Rockets. He also had a solo album that I thought was pretty good.

[@salsollo]

BLOODY GREAT ISN ´T IT? THE aul brill bands are gone.......I so miss them! LOVE&ROCKETS 4 U!

[@novaheart7]

Amazing....still great to this day....even better!!!

[@traumablue]

This is such a mind blowing song then and now for me.

[@fishandchips8813]

I think I need to go smoke some cloves.

[@Lykw1dSloth]

chris loughner Proud to say that I’m one of the people who know what you mean by that :)

[@MissesNoitall]

chris loughner Hahah omg this took me right to 9th grade

[@nikib1858]

Currently smoking one now. Fuck yes!

[@Positive_Pronouns]

I’m guessing cloves is all you have going for you.

[@radiokevin]

One of the Top bands ever. every album was a new style and genius

[@augustinoiii6142]

This song still kicks butt today and that flute well it can only be Ron Burgandy of course!

[@frozenwindshield]

this tune made me buy a 12 string it fg 420-12a cool axe too! tune rocks man

[@krisscanlon4051]

Pilgrim hats ruled the alt world for a while...that custom heart guitar is a keeper.

[@michaelhartman880]

1:57 Butthead: 'That monkey's pretty cool.' Beavis: 'Yeah, I'd like to spank it!' LMAO

[@winduberry]

God i love this song and love them so much. I wish they were coming to Boston on this reunion tour. Totally bummed out. I did see them on their large scale tour back in the early 90s I guess with the Pixies, but I had 5th row seats so the venue did not seem large to me, and they were absolutely incredible. They just mix every genre so effortlessly. I guess I need to give their newer stuff a chance…I think I tried but could not get into it, maybe I’ll revisit. I do love electronica as well, does it kinda lean on that??? I just remember being bored and their previous stuff was anything but boring. Express is my favorite.

[@glennprather7852]

I miss the old days,it was so much FUN

[@capi1lope]

Getting nostalgic for MTV that played music.

[@merriet4386]

I had this poster on my bedroom wall. listening to nostalgia

[@watchmanschannelofdespair]

The music of my youth, mid - late teen years.

[@tomasitapazos3363]

Coolness to the TOP ?!!!!

[@unabtanium]

From the days when MTV actually played music videos ! Yes kids there was a time when the "M" in MTV meant music.

[@hazyhoneyskies]

Early 20's but this shit is amazing. The music industry is dead.

[@drn13355]

Melanie Lamb It was just a different world back then. I was in Nebraska and I was beat up multiple times just for riding a skateboard. I once had a brand new Rob Roskopp board...4 dudes in a truck stopped..took it from me...put it under the wheel of their truck and ran it over. Now no one gives a shit.

[@John-eo1gb]

Daniel happy do you still skate

[@John-eo1gb]

Melanie Lamb The music industry is the same as it ever was

[@mef1975]

+Melanie B. Sinns is right, you just have to ignore the mainstream and dig deep, it's recollecting itself.

[@dystopian2153]

You're awesome for being interested in something different. Yes great music and the best times. I think back on my life, the world etc and things were or at least seemed much better and more innocent.

[@MM-zs7ir]

Loved L&R, and the bee people predecessors to Blind Melonn Bee Girl.

[@caramason56]

A most excellent tune 😊😃❤️🎶🎼

[@NathanArnoldCharging]

MTV Classic played this. Now I'm a fan of it.

[@deanvie6831]

Best riff ever

[@geneclark3600]

2018...still valid. A beautiful song, a beautiful band..

[@Alexandernero666]

great song,cool video,many bands wish they were them...