Paul Weller - Ghosts (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents Paul Weller performing "Ghosts" live in the KEXP studio. Recorded September 30, 2015.
Host: Stevie Zoom
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Cameras: Scott Holpainen, Aron Roberts & Justin Wilmore
Editor: Scott Holpainen
kexp.org
paulweller.com

[@PaulAGangi-ci4ke]

Chills! They lyrics are this version are beyond. Thank you Paul Weller and The Jam. One of the best 40 years ago and today in 2022!

[@LeotheOrangeCat]

they're the same lyrics as the original

[@elliepayne446]

This was my dads fav song ❤️👼🏼😭 R.I.P I love you sooo much

[@iandainton7454]

Bless you. Makes me cry every time I hear it. Take care

[@milesparker3263]

Your dad must have been an incredible person. :D Don't know if I'm his age, but it's my favorite song in the whole world too. Blessings!

[@richarddutchholland4780]

Ellie Payne .....amazing song, your dad had great taste in music...... 🙏🏽

[@Gelsyviolet]

Kiss!

[@graemepae2839]

It is my all-time faveorite also... listen to it Ellie and make the most of it..and God bless you and your Father

[@trevorjohnson8644]

Followed weller for 40 years and this is still one of my favourites 👍👍👍

[@Mod-rw9cw]

Simply the best we’ve ever had .

[@1962losgigantes]

It wasn't until "The Gift" that I truly became a Weller devotee. When he launched TSC, it was fantastic. As a Jazz, Blues and Soul/R&B lover, I appreciated Paul's nod to the American genres (though he would assail us in lyric over time). I have friends still have not forgiven him. some 39 years later ...

[@philruane5910]

He did loadsa nods n cover versions to american r n b. When he was young with The Jam.

[@nolagospeltracts8264]

One of my favorite Jam songs. I love the way his voice sounds on this version.

[@michaelfrew1824]

So why are you frightened - can't you see that it's you At the moment there's nothing - so there's nothing to lose Lift up your lonely heart and walk right on through Wow! Just discovered this live version from an older Weller. This is so good. Glad to see that others like this underappreciated Jam song!

[@milesparker3263]

such an underappreciated song

[@Britpopsoul]

This stripped back version and Weller's older voice, really brings out the lyrics more than ever.

[@TheEddie9039]

mate. best song and lyrics ever.

[@Britpopsoul]

@@TheEddie9039 back here again and can’t help but agree

[@martinaxe6390]

This is devastatingly beautiful.

[@_tonyperoni_]

Ive listened to this on repeat now for 2 months. Blown away. Beautiful, soulful cant compare it to anything. Stunning ❤

[@versioncity1]

gorgeous. His older voice really suits this one.

[@williamdonnelly895]

Mmmm... Voices? I know what you mean. Strange, I thinkX

[@davidbaker7100]

From the gift album 1982 , I was 16yrs of age , listening and hearing this album taught me .

[@hippyheed9756]

He is the main man he reduced to me to tears at Newcastle City Hall in 1980

[@ilikemusic76]

One of Paul's best tunes ever. Strong lyrics!

[@dtc343]

When the dust settles, Paul Weller will be right there-playing his beautiful songs! Thank you Paul.

[@blackcat5846]

Such an inspiration throughout my life.thank you Mr Weller.

[@kumikoshimizu5394]

My nephew died suddenly at the age of 23. I have loved my nephew since I was a baby. I'm worried that I'm still going to heaven. Mr.paul Thank you very much for the good song

[@bellathebluekittenlpsgamin6343]

WHAT a Lovely rendition!

[@anneliamohara2842]

A classic love him from Dublin ☘️

[@iangardiner8303]

magical version think his voice sounds great on this... wot a line one day u will walk rite out of this life and wonder why u never tried love it

[@JamesRobinson2745]

This is my favourite Jam track, so pleased to find this vid just now & hear an older Weller breathing new life into such a great Jam tune from the live LP, 'Dig The New Breed that I first bought on cassette til I eventually wore it out. Nice one for uploading...

[@Anglo_Saxon1]

@jamo.it was a track on 'the gift'before that

[@joannalarkin126]

Special tune for me .....from a long time ago....😎❤ beautiful

[@bellathebluekittenlpsgamin6343]

Ellie Payne Your Dad sounds like a Lovely Soul..deep, sensitive and great taste. God Bless him God Rest his soul. And God Bless you love

[@davidwarner8353]

Paul Weller... Absolute Genius.

[@stevenlee2347]

Man, I love The Jam! Paul’s voice on this sounds so fucking good!

[@soulman77wayne31]

He wrote all the best ones when he was young fab song still stands the test of time

[@skippyclarke8473]

Some of his early solo stuff is great too .

[@TheMusicalElitist]

In your (pointless) opinion.

[@kat834]

I am teaching my 10 year old daughter how to play guitar and she loves it. Its really brought her out, this is going to be her first go at picking and I know she will love this song. She has access to my Fender Tele, but its too big so I bought her a 3/4 squire strat... in pink LOL. Have to get this one nailed ... Great song and great meaning. Why cant people write things like this anymore? Are we losing our creative spirit?

[@davidedwards6471]

My Favourite Jam song. 😎

[@mallatratt36]

Weller still as it . One of my fave jam song's

[@jeffkaufman9875]

This ghost’s got goosebumps…

[@blackcat5846]

simply brilliant

[@mediastarguest]

Great acoustic arrangement. Beautiful performance

[@stevemcniel5513]

now that is a good version

[@tonyburchell530]

Truly great number !

[@VeraHull1966]

Amazes me that Carleen isn’t more known. I’ve listened to great singers with unique voices: Karen Carpenter, Mica Paris, Gladys Knight, Jill Scott, Nina Simone, etc.,but Carleen has something extra. An untouchable gift.

[@balearicburger]

I love this record...x

[@yomanthisis]

Greatest artist for me!

[@sharonguyver88]

Absolutely stunning, utter genius

[@MoiraRussell]

PAUL WELLER WAS ON KEXP? OHHHH MY GOD. //faints

[@65cavern]

Tremendous!

[@mikegregory1632]

Beautifully done.

[@grammer71]

awsome version!

[@OscarMartinez-xf7tg]

Mr. Weller you are amazing.

[@saramaki1088]

Perfect.

[@bellathebluekittenlpsgamin6343]

P.S Ellie Payne..I just lost my Dad 2 days after Christmas almost 2 years ago. I miss YOU Da so much.

[@philipjones7372]

RIP🙏🏽

[@2charliep]

I love this, shame he doesn’t play it more.

[@laughingball]

Excellent performance of a great song.

[@mrtee183]

Absolutely superb

[@derekpugh6819]

Lovely tune. The gift quality album. 😎👍🎵🎸

[@jameshollings8424]

ooffft this will make you cry

[@JP-sn6ho]

My fav song

[@medienclips]

This is premium! Thanks for this!

[@carlsams4888]

Probably my fave version ever! Pure class!

[@joenugent6318]

A beautiful tune..one day you will walk right out of this life.then you will wonder why you didn't try

[@goagoa2607]

Listen to this all night.

[@anneliamohara2842]

You’re Dad had great taste in music god bless him ☘️

[@jonbarlow4763]

Killed it...No passion.Ye right Im living in the past but bollox to it all...Im a Jam fan full stop!!!!!!!!!

[@JohnnyFriendly]

TBF he was almost 60 when this was recorded, it’s unlikely anyone is going to have passion any more at that age. For what it is, I reckon it's perfectly acceptable (I saw The Jam in 1982 and they did perform this)

[@nickterrett6613]

14 year old..played my Dig the New Breed album to death..this song always reminds me of a girl i was nuts about but couldnt get to..she was the Ghost..now 40 years later im thinkin maybe the lyrics apply to me😢

[@chriscatton705]

gorgeous

[@kangerminustheg2774]

absolute gem of a version....just as good as his jams version..one of my favourite jam songs....please paul...do a follow up to days of speed......

[@Wellerworld1]

Why are frightened can't you see that it's you 🎵

[@alanbinnie2961]

One of my favourite Jam songs, great acoustic version.

[@sergiosetzer]

Fantastic!!!

[@veenapurswani]

Love it!!!

[@gasserizedgasser1847]

Love this tune...

[@chrisdavies6958]

Amazing

[@stuartrobertson3233]

One hell of a song

[@justinopolimeni7251]

Love ❤️✨

[@graemepae100]

An observation, placed in fantastic song.

[@frankgoodall6885]

Classic Jam song..xx

[@PB200559]

Love it. And that Guild

[@susansalt1965]

Beautiful

[@philruane5910]

So perfect

[@ianinstone800]

epic song

[@speedamod]

Very good, one for our acoustic Jam.

[@gchfishmongers1604]

What a man !

[@chrisedwards1333]

Legend!!

[@skippyclarke8473]

He gets better with age 👌🏼

[@benoitmenard9835]

Wonderfull song

[@alanarmer8069]

👍👍👍👍🎸🎸🎸🎸👍👍👍👍

[@neilwalsh4058]

This was an early indication of the direction that Weller was going with Style Council and later his solo career. Also shows the depth and talent he's always had as a song writer.

[@anneliamohara2842]

Yes agree 100 precent ! Luck enough to have seen the Jam in Dublin 1978 all Mod cons tour !

[@richardtaylor9230]

class enough sed

[@briansteenson3036]

Superb

[@2tone209]

NOICE

[@NicciDeschanel]

Fuck the NP who published this on X

[@acidbass]

I have worked with Paul and if I know him, he will be frustrated with how unclean this ending is.😊

[@matthewstetson711]

WOW.

[@jonzilkow7272]

So strong.

[@philruane5910]

I saw jam in liverpool wi beefy, tommo, chadders, fenny, n me, roo. Aged 15.

[@christophergilbert1131]

Damn!

[@Neil2022]

Everything is so much softer. I like it still, but miss the anger and the raw edge of the 70/80s.

[@RebeccaTurner-ny1xx]

As Mr Weller slips into his dotage, he transforms his early works into easy listening. Next: John Lydon performs 'Anarchy in the UK' as a marimba shuffle.

[@therookpiece]

Sweet.

[@soniaveness7648]

❤️🙏🕊🦋💞

[@bencurry5295]

Go on Bigman.

[@themaddaddy9515]

pure mod tune....

[@320issport]

Classic Jam song second to Butterfly Collector

[@12roostboost34]

Where can I get a playable version of this for iphone. Cant find this version on itunes anywhere.

[@valleyechos2350]

💞 🎶 👣🌾

[@LeotheOrangeCat]

One day you'll walk right out of this life And then you'll wonder why you didn't try