Moving Pictures - What About Me? - Live

Moving Pictures play live, taken from Rock Down Under VHS. Alex Smith on vocals.

[@rucksackzen]

Simply a powerful voice and real musicians. Blows today’s crap out of the water. Even the audience is more in tune than the so-called vocalists we have now.

[@bouncepen932]

I have heard this song so many times, but it never gets old. Magical.

[@garfieldpicturetheatre6020]

How can anyone sing this song live so faithful to the original single ..just a mind blowing voice.

[@maxxxmodelz4061]

It really is a great live vocal.

[@jpturner171]

Agreed!

[@Defmusicman1]

One of the best songs from the 80’s.

[@maxxxmodelz4061]

It truly is. Sadly, I had almost forgotten about it. Hearing it today for the first time in like almost 40 years.

[@Pete_R63]

@@maxxxmodelz4061 Yeah! I heard a bit of it yesterday on the radio and had all but forgotten it so it was such a pleasure to hear it again!

[@chrisstanek3336]

Glad to hear this song ,what about me, beautiful song.

[@beanmchne]

Watching this as little kid in the 80s, it always put me into tears. Still does.

[@melissadavis225]

This song always makes me cry ... 😢such a powerful song..

[@Jimmy-sj9ny]

Yes, it is very sad that the little boy cannot get adequate service in the corner store. Being young, poor and short is no reason to ignore a small child at the corner shop.

[@ken12603]

This song spent 26 weeks on the Top 100 in the US and only got as high as #29 but due to being on the charts for such a long time, it was the 88th biggest hit of 1982. Their song "Never" from Footloose doesn't get the love that it deserves.

[@mingkwentsai1389]

Alex's voice still thrills me, it's been 40 years since I was 13

[@paigeatkinson9759]

I remember being around 11 or 12 years old when this song came out, and every time I heard this song it would send chills through my whole body - I was totally captivated. The only other act that had that effect on me was David Bowie many years before! Still love them both!!

[@jaywall6305]

Same here ❤

[@ViralTuber]

What a superb live vocal performance.

[@GilbertMcGovern-ys2ji]

Another great band from the glory days of Australian pub rock Moving pictures were a very well oiled machine Always put on a great show Had every one up having a great time Cheers to those days !

[@TristanandIsolt]

One of the most underrecognized songs ever. Great song in my personal top 50 ever made.

[@metallicatlaura5408]

TristanandIsolt Most definitely!

[@painmixking9842]

Totally agree

[@LEO1WOLF]

OH, HELL - YEAH, I'm on board with that!

[@mitchellkant605]

Agreed!!!

[@rosaliehammon5566]

I second that emotion! 😌

[@livemusic8248]

Now here is a real vocalist ! Australasia has some real vocalist, in addition met a college student from Australia when she spoke it was just magnificent I found reasons to keep her talking.

[@jimmylambos3262]

Its not about the song, its about Alex's incredible voice, nothing compares !!!!

[@douglascloutier8658]

heard this song today after so long and nearly screamed...it took me back to my college days...so good

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Man what a beautiful song!🎵 great 80s tune!👌😎👍

[@derekschoenike5685]

Truly a timeless song. Excellent live performance.

[@cherylmcgovern1508]

I'm so glad to hear that I'm not the only one who feels this way. I still shiver when he whispers.

[@partyonurpussy]

This takes me back to 1984 and our Roller Rink days in Denver Colorado ....Memories 🔥

[@JClaus1221]

All hail the majesty of the Roland Synths, and Alex Smith's incredible voice. If this song doesn't make the hair on the back of your neck stand up, you are dead.

[@LEO1WOLF]

A - freakin' - MEN to that, great review my Friend!

[@LEO1WOLF]

Damn, playing this AGAIN - - you can hear the pain in his voice, equally as important - - you can actually hear the pain in the audience's voices, this just rings so true to SO MANY of us red-blooded humans.

[@Lachiepops]

Alex SMith what a genius! Just listen to those soaring vocals - Shannon Noll could never get close to that sort of gear!!

[@Jimmy-sj9ny]

Was on the loo eating a farquat and chatting with my Bogan. Realised that Alex Smith is monumentally more competent than Shannon Knoll when asking the important question "What about you?"

[@Bondiwithlove]

Days of Innocence... takes me back to being a teenager in Bondi - 1982 Love it! Pure Aussie talent!

[@Lee-nh5bb]

Yep! Best year of my life!

[@sling3shot]

This singer and the lead singer from "Marmalade" who did "Reflections of my life" around 1969 are 2 of the greatest singers in rock history in my opinion. And it blows my mind that they're not better known to everyone.

[@quanghuynguyen1432]

sling3shot Totally agreed.

[@jeffniznick9280]

I remember this video being played on MTV. Such memories!

[@Hairmetallurgist]

This is, indeed, the version MTV used to play, back in the day when they actually played music. It was my introduction to Moving Pictures, and I've been a fan, ever since. Alex Smith's vocal range is phenomenal, and the sound of this band, live, is amazing! Kudos to the sound and production crew for catching, pretty much, every nuance of this song...the timpani were missed, but that fretless bass still sounds great! This version will always be the version I know and love...thanks for posting!

[@cherylmcgovern1508]

I LOVE the way he whispers WHAT ABOUT ME> So Real.

[@GVike]

The sign of a great singer: singing all the high notes perfect like he does in the recording. No going down several notes haha! No studio magic! This man has some serious voice.

[@paulsharkey1516]

OMG I am stuck in the 80's!

[@catz1215]

Me too. I was 18 when this song was released. I still think about this song and play it often. The same with Benny Mardones - Into the Night. Another awesome forgotten song of the 80s. As Alex Smith says this song was written by their guitar who worked with Autistic children as his day job back then and he was in a shop during his lunch hour where he saw a little boy not being noticed by the counter clerk who just ignored the boy. Sad. My son who is 19 has Autism and I have seen this happen first hand.

[@lindacoyle516]

It is so moving to see everyone enjoying the song so much and hearingb them song along.

[@AniTarrillo]

I'm so glad to hear that I'm not the only one who feels this way. I still shiver when he whispers. one of my favorite songs ever!! Awesome I LOVE the way he whispers WHAT ABOUT ME> So Real.

[@leahenry4470]

I love this song, im so glad i found this....thank you for sharing.

[@RayXZR]

I've seen a couple live versions of this,I think this is the best one,IMO one of my all time top 10 OMG I am stuck in the 80's!

[@thathawaiiandude787]

This song still gets into my soul. The emotion Alex puts into this live version…and the studio version is amazing. And, again…gets me every time. Definitely one of ultimate favorites. I was a freshman in high school when it came out.

[@classie60]

What a sensational live performance!

[@dawnmac45]

Wow, fantastic performance!! The best!!!

[@hiramcheung6867]

Love this song!!! Alex Smith sounds great live!!!

[@suekelsey8281]

Alex you have a Amazing voice, love this song, awesome, Thank You. and love the Saxophone, Brilliant.

[@carolinehyland-uv8mv]

I love this song and beautiful sung

[@LyonLyonLyon-qe7ph]

Music 40 years ago ❤❤❤

[@marksplace1232]

Watched these guys back 1979 at Mona Vale Pub work there way up the ladder and through early 80`s great sound great band .

[@FYT5150]

Best one hit Wonder of the 80's

[@AlmostEthical]

I used to see Moving Pictures playing at local bars. They were always a good live band. Really clean and tight.

[@Jesskit]

I'm 26 and 70s 80s are the only music I listen to. But why wasn't this song more popular in the 80s? it's such a beautiful song! I'm in love with it. Sweet Cherie' is another great song.

[@dokken1969]

I still get chills when I hear this song.....

[@reggaehitssong8439]

I LOVE the way he whispers WHAT ABOUT ME> So Real. what a top tune

[@BladesRKing]

WOW! He does it perfect live😮👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@larissastarke5846]

OMG I am stuck in the 80's! Great song. It's even more great live. I've seen a couple live versions of this,I think this is the best one,IMO

[@robingrosch3303]

Flawless....I so miss this music

[@wandamseay8892]

Absolutely beautiful song

[@bryandoan6235]

Finally found this song. One of my all time favorites.

[@lieselottealmon6910]

I'm so glad to hear that I'm not the only one who feels this way. I still shiver when he whispers. One of the most underrecognized songs ever. Great song in my personal top 50 ever made. one of my favorite songs ever!! Awesome

[@jpturner171]

Awesome song thank you

[@thedevil291]

I'm so glad to hear that I'm not the only one who feels this way. I still shiver when he whispers. one of my favorite songs ever!! Awesome

[@78special]

@kattstoy He was down at Dee Why RSL in Sydney last night with the rest of Moving Pictures. Man, still as good as the old days. You are right, it was a better time for music, they were real musicians. And for those under 30, this is what local pub gigs used to be like in the 70s and 80s.

[@rockinrowdy13]

Just heard this on my local radio station..remember it from years gone by. I had to look it up..happy I found it!

[@jddelden1052]

One of the best songs ever. At 71 what about me. God, I love this song! This is the 45 the US DJ's played in place of the Studio Version!

[@BRIDON777]

one of my favorite songs ever!! Awesome

[@tamititus9412]

what a top tune I LOVE the way he whispers WHAT ABOUT ME> So Real. one of my favorite songs ever!! Awesome

[@gustavobro2484]

Went to school with Alex Smith and Andy Thompson. Thems were they days👍

[@mitchellkant605]

This Song really Hits You and makes you think!

[@alancook01]

I had this on 45 when it first came out. great song!!

[@curetril]

That is quite brilliant for a live performance. He would have kicked arse on Australian Idol;)

[@peterhelmore2766]

it sends a shiver down my spin every time i hear it

[@livemusic8248]

A great song it is so moving and tells the story a real moving song it is Alex has tremendous vocals!

[@nellennatea]

He is amazing.

[@suekelsey8281]

This is the most beautiful songs, the lyrics are so true, love it my favourite.

[@danalavin7255]

I LOVE THIS SONG.

[@melissadavis225]

Best version of this song ever ....❤❤❤❤

[@jamesboard8492]

Keep coming back to this song. Ahhh the 80s miss them

[@stephengeorge338]

Love It.

[@billmccroskey5131]

I LOVE the way he whispers WHAT ABOUT ME> So Real. I love this song, im so glad i found this....thank you for sharing.

[@paulderbyshire1919]

Agreed, Shannon nolls version was my favorite. I have been looking for the original 4 ages. This guy gets those high notes and then some.

[@jasminechavez7653]

you can tell his wife is singing in the audience in this video she is great singing along with alex smith the audience were alex smith's friends and the audience were singing along even me i sang along with him while watching this video how awesome :)

[@livemusic8248]

He can really bring it one hell of a vocalist and great song at that!

[@richardlaceyfield9]

Beautiful song.

[@Fraevo10]

I was 19 years old in 1982 when I first heard this via MTV. This very video. I was such a lonely person. This was like an anthem for lonely people.

[@camcrid]

Very oddly...I woke this morning with this song in my head.

[@Jimmy-sj9ny]

I was sitting on the loo reading the paper when this song came on asking the important question WHAT ABOUT ME??? Felt very emotional as songs are oft made to do.

[@rockinrowdy13]

I've seen a couple live versions of this,I think this is the best one,IMO

[@livemusic8248]

What a voice what a song !!!!!!

[@scottjohnson921]

freaking amazing!

[@HuskerFox]

God, I still love this man's voice.

[@mickrise]

3:04 Love it !

[@suekelsey8281]

Awesome, I would love to see Moving Pictures. they are the best. Thank you.

[@quantumleap359]

Alex, like Steve Perry, has a beautiful rock and roll voice! Great song.

[@aaronchang7794]

Song brings back fond memories of my teenage days

[@GabrielaSoto-s8x]

Qué voz tan hermosa de este chico!!! 😮❤

[@n29270]

Saw them in Newcastle(the home of pub rock) in 2011 What about Me sung by Moving Pictures now off the bucket list.

[@bottomfeeder1307]

This is a song that most radio stations today, will refuse to play.

[@bottomfeeder1307]

+Jennifer Only stations that play 80's music, might, just might play a song like this.. But then again.. I have not heard this song on the radio since 1990.. Why?? It's an uplifting song.. Uplifting songs are frowned upon in today's society.. Nowadays, songs about trash talk, hate, violence, etc.., are the norm.

[@TristanandIsolt]

+Water Fall You think it's uplifting. I think it is very sad and tragic. Makes me cry.

[@ih8kit]

Great song. It's even more great live.

[@matthewholland9194]

I saw this concert on TV in ‘82…simulcast on 2 Day FM

[@debbiecole4924]

Brilliant song got my ex husband nervous cos I played it do many times x still listen to it today

[@feralchild1966]

One of my personal favourites back in 1983 and just as relevant today. The only thing is, back then I thought they were Canadian because of Rush's "Moving Pictures" album! My error...one of Australia's many, many fine contributions to well-written songs.

[@SimplisticBiscuits]

God, I love this song! This is the 45 the US DJ's played in place of the Studio Version!

[@matthewgolub7494]

Alex sings from his heart and soul so this song is pretty good.

[@MoMoMyPup10]

It's a virtual spot on live version. Awesome.

[@avengernemesis7990]

Aussie music the best... Go Aussie Australia

[@dougc4302]

THE DUDE CAN SING!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@yeahright302]

SOUNDS GREAT LIVE!!!!

[@Psymaj]

God, I love this song!