Paul Young - I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down (Official Video)

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Lyrics
You think you've got it all set up
You think you've got the perfect plan
To charm everyone you see
And playing any game you can
But I've got news for you
I hope it don't hit you too hard
One of these days while you're at play
I'm gonna catch you off guard
I'm gonna tear your playhouse down pretty soon
I'm gonna tear your playhouse down room by room
You make our lives a stress and strain
Using the power ploy
All you do is pass around
Hearts you use as play toys
You've been playing madly
With every mind in town
So what you gonna do when you look up one day
And see your playhouse tumbling down
I'm gonna tear your playhouse down pretty soon
I'm gonna tear your playhouse down room by room
You think you've got it all set up
You think you've got the perfect plan
To charm everyone you see
And playing any game you can
You've been playing madly
With every mind in town
Oh, what you gonna do when you look up one day
And see your playhouse tumbling down
I'm gonna tear your playhouse down pretty soon
I'm gonna tear your playhouse down room by room
I'm gonna tear your playhouse down pretty soon
I'm gonna tear your playhouse down room by room by room

[@JariBehm]

Can you imagine this song without Pino's bass work? I can't. Amazing bass lines.

[@SPAZZOID100]

Nope. I just wish it were louder in the mix.

[@gmansi]

@@SPAZZOID100

[@ba739]

It's the only thing that could get anyone through all those 80"s noises in the intro.

[@glandauf]

After almost 40 years, this track sounds almost as fresh as if it was recorded yesterday. Great performance, great video.

[@thierrybalet1125]

Absolutely agree !

[@samppaankka2197]

Yes. I wish he was more famous.

[@TheOffensiveSenses]

This literally sounds directly of its time lol Like, it’s great, but no one is mistaking what time period it came from.

[@maripopinsful]

I continuous loving this song after 40 years!!!

[@ocnb]

I know.. miss the 80s so much.

[@tonyzed6831]

That bassline is truly amazing!

[@jackieclark8253]

Pino Palladino!!! 🔥🔥

[@drbkap3]

@@jackieclark8253 I was actually coming here to say “hey is that Pino Palladino?” Lol. I’m a big who freak and he’s toured with them a lot since Entwistle’s death. Loved Paul Young in the 80s but forgot who his band was. Except the fabulous wealthy tarts of course! 😂😂😂

[@jackieclark8253]

@@drbkap3 …🤣🤣🤣 Yeah ,I found out this was Pino when I first heard it on the radio! I looked up the credits immediately! 🤣 I know the original songwriter personally (Earl Randle) from my hometown (Memphis)

[@user-digitalfarmgirl]

Ain't it just?

[@user-digitalfarmgirl]

​@@drbkap3I'm looking up more work from that super talented bassist. Bassists are so underrated in bands, but without the bass , there is no backbone to the piece. When I was playing in bands, as a keyboardist, I practised non- stop with my bassist, as our rhythm's synch & pace, was so much more important , than most would think.

[@danielscotland1971]

Wow....the bassline is simply irresistible

[@tracik1277]

No that was Robert Palmer...

[@batuhanhakan8386]

THIS RECORD MUST BE PLAYED LOUD !

[@BookieKillah]

YES! Just now watching this video, I was thinking of decades ago when I had the 7" single, and the printed label which had those words...

[@carlosnievas1220]

WHAT?

[@NormAppleton]

Reminds me of Big Country, Wonderland. When I really want to talk to the Cops.

[@wmpurple1]

Dear Paul, a few hours ago I, 56, had the chance to witness you the first time live, here in Erding, Bavaria in a small venue. You were one of my idols of my youth. I grew up with your wonderful music and voice. My all time favourite is and was always the song "No Parlez", followed by "Behind Your Smile", both you performed tonight.❤❤ It was a great great concert and I am deeply grateful for having been there. A true fan from Germany. 🙏🙏🙏

[@duffbaker9554]

Hopefully you were able to personally say hello to him and perhaps gotten your record signed..

[@melodykey]

Everyone always talks about the amazing bass on Paul's songs, and yes it is brilliant, good job Pino, but lets take a minute to appreciate the amazing vocals, that man can sing!!!

[@empireentertainmentevents1353]

well...he is no george michael though. Paul Young's voice is one of those which is either you like or dislike....which can be said too about Rod Steward. You either like it or you dislike.

[@thebassbat7882]

Pino and Paul are a combo. that's what made it so fucking good. we will never hear the like's again. voice and bass.

[@micheladerry5681]

@@thebassbat7882 youre right. Nobody like them, expecially nowadays

[@philipadderley]

​@@empireentertainmentevents1353 errr, well i know for a fact that george was down to sing the opening lines from "do they know it's christmas?" and when they flipped on the 24-track (with all the instruments already tracked), he threw his toys out of the pram because it was in a key he couldn't get to; so in steps Mr. Paul Young at short notice; and the rest is history...

[@Justaguy11199]

Oh please. The bass is by far the best musician in this band. And what a horrible video. The bass player is barrerly viewed.

[@backslash68]

Those bass lines by Pino are like another song within the main song

[@chorontexpliquepetitcon127]

Thank when i ear this song i can t ear another think but the fantastic lines of bass

[@amriaye7593]

I'm 50, its still as great as it was all those years ago

[@michaelwilliams7026]

im coming to tear your playhouse down lol

[@noediaz9636]

60 years old and I love this song

[@swankhood]

The whole album is amazing. Literally every single track.

[@gottadomor7438]

Agreed.

[@user-dl5zj8zd9f]

2024 still brilliant

[@danijelamartinovic1906]

My autistic son immediately recognizes Paul's voice when he hears it on the radio or on KZbin 😊

[@blackcoffy83]

I discovered this song on Spotify and I can't stop listening to it. Definitely an underrated song!

[@kellycarter6109]

A great cover of Ann Peebles’ original.

[@Truthasvictim]

It does have that addictive element, doesn;t it? That I>IV chord sequence can do that to you.

[@RubySlippers1100]

Catchy tune❤

[@curiousgemini]

Play tha funky music white boys! Great Vocals and that famous bassline.

[@gmansi]

*The bassline!!!*

[@Moorkaan]

Ann Peebles - I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down (1973)

[@sergiopadronarellano5437]

Perfect song, strong voice, bass, lyrics.

[@squat666]

The perfect song? Have you ever heard another song? I was trying to think of the worst song I've ever heard. It was this and Sleeping Bag by ZZ Top

[@NormAppleton]

True enough, Mr. Young could sing.

[@matteg490]

@@squat666 Yeah Graham Parker's raw version is better.

[@anna-maree33]

Absolutely love the 80's such great memories.

[@mitzithompson6585]

Yes!!!!

[@LJW55]

Giuseppe playing his heart out on that Bass.... Superb..!

[@GerardGray]

In my opinion.The best 80's singer.

[@nitemirror1]

One of the best 80s songs ever

[@TRISrl]

It's a cover BTW, look up the original from Ann Peebles - both versions are good

[@susanednie3291]

Wow Paul is totally gorgeous in this video well he looks gorgeous all the time

[@mccypr]

This song has been stuck in my head for decades!!!!!! Great stuff!!! Thanks! 🙂😎

[@davideminuto5870]

I Will never be tired to listen for this kind of music...The 80's are unforgettable ❤

[@melindaburgess5621]

70's too!

[@andrewcollings7538]

Still an epic song.. takes me back to good times..❤

[@nazderinkalyoncu1297]

MR. PINO PALLADINO ON FRETLESS BASS...

[@NormAppleton]

It's flat out crazy

[@NormAppleton]

it's flat out crazy

[@NormAppleton]

Oh Yeah baby

[@sandrakontrec6749]

YEEEEEEES!!!!!!!

[@dukejukebox775]

My favorite Paul's song.Bass line is killer in this tune

[@NormAppleton]

Pino Palladino

[@dukejukebox775]

@@NormAppleton Thanks mate,didn't know that!

[@3kingkool]

Especially at the end of the song

[@STEFRICH60500P]

Paul Young had a major impact on George Michael's idea of what he wanted to become, a soul singer ✌️😎

[@muma2353]

A real gem from the 80s ...

[@augustrob1]

This song had such a dramatically different sound from everything else on the radio at the time. it just couldn't be ignored.

[@3kingkool]

That bass is vicioy!!

[@muma5886]

Great 80s song...underrated, if compared to some other ones from this artist

[@jaronimo1976]

It's actually a 70s song.

[@user-um6lz9hg3r]

At least he warned her-"I'm gonna tear your playhouse down pretty soon." I had forgotten how much I love this song.😁😀🥰🤪

[@piko103]

My favourite of Paul's tunes amongst so many greats. This was his classic in my eyes ...... And the 12"??? Oh man..... 40 years on and he could sing.

[@lionelabj1889]

Ann Peebles is in da house too, of course!!! ❤😊

[@robyndismon394]

Absolutely. Going to listen to her version right now!

[@jcisme]

I played this on bass for my year 10 high school music performance in 1985. It ws being amplified by some old stereo the school had. My Tascam Porta One played the tape. My bass panned to one side and this track panned to the other. The bass was my Aria Pro 2 Caridinal that I had ripped the frets out of plugged into a Boss OC-2 pedal. The teacher gave me 20/20. The class loved it. It was more fun than listening to your typical SATB played on he piano. Memories. Thanks Pino for showing such inovation.

[@user-mb1sy9uz6z]

In a Paul Young partying mood!❤

[@megsessums7677]

A strong cover of a strong song! Plus I remember dancing in my room to this song, playing on the radio and probably being recorded onto a cassette. Manually. The hard way.

[@adamsoboleski6857]

Underrated 80s song

[@CanisLupusZDS]

My fav Paul Young tune!

[@colingeddes2172]

Imo paul young best song. Bangin tune. Great vocals.P Y great guys. The 80s were our time and year, i know exactly what u mean.

[@RachidRachid-xh6vf]

I'am very proud that i lives in the 80's Paul young is one of my favorite singer see you

[@itsaplantlife9850]

Do you like Come back?

[@MrBasso69]

Pino! Fretless Stingray and probably an OC-2. Great!

[@alleykeosheyan4779]

Not to mention fingers longer than E.T. ~ he was born for the bass!

[@tatum3d]

10 yrs old, got Walkman for Xmas & compilation tape of hits from that year & rewinding & playing this song over & over again

[@keithfaulk1354]

This bunch making music now don’t even come close to music of yesterday!!❤💯

[@nathanharris7815]

I listen to this song everyday. Stays in my head all the time.😊

[@maxdidone394]

I love your voice Paul.. and your Music has always been absolutely wonderful

[@johnbeagley1195]

Cracking song...perfectly executed. Great vocals...production and....man...that Pino on bass!! Wow!

[@dralbertsmeinheimer5738]

Underrated yet his best.

[@shannonstephens677]

That man can SING!!!!

[@michaelwilliams7026]

the perfect song the bass is awesome vocals sublime for the paulyoung channel the best 80s track in my opinion

[@BilliePoynor]

Glad I found this SONG!!!

[@randalltalley1876]

This song should have gone to the bloody top....🎉

[@kaczorek73]

One of my absolute favourite cover versions ever.

[@priscillamooney612]

Definitely !!!

[@snoutysnouterson]

Who is it a cover of??

[@jackieclark8253]

@@snoutysnouterson ...Lookup Ann Peebles soul version

[@gregoireb3032]

almost as good as Graham Parker's earlier cover!

[@margaretdivelbiss5283]

Love this, first time hearing it, love all his music!!👍💥

[@micheladerry5681]

wonderful cover!!! My Paul Youngs favourite song

[@GerardGray]

What a voice.

[@SPAZZOID100]

all about the bassline.

[@gigiarmany4332]

Oh the girl with the 80's hair..🥳🥳 🥴 love this song 👍🏾❤❤❤

[@jimmchale7348]

Impressive hair. Went into a hairdressers once with his photo in Smash Hits and requested same! It was 1984!

[@TheGodParticle]

Jim McHale I had a mullet, trouble is these days it's more like a reverse mullet lol

[@JudgeMarmianWiZard]

Ha ha I did the same with Billy idols picture but my mum wouldn't let me get it bleached.

[@jasonpfinch]

I bought Smash Hits religiously throughout 1984.

[@wonkyal3097]

Ann Peebles version brought me here. Thisversion is in the same league. Both artists do justice to this stormin tune.

[@toriaridgway3501]

I love this song...paul young has got a beautiful voice...❤

[@DreFromMaine8472]

One of my favorite songs by him!

[@DominiqueGarofalo]

I love his voice and his beautiful face!

[@Kohntarkosz]

I remember this one of the songs that made me fall in love with the sound of fretless bass. And I also love Steve Bolton's wailling guitar on this track. You didn't hear that kind of guitar playing much on pop records. But it loses point for having the dreaded Fairlight orchestra hit sound on it.

[@SPAZZOID100]

None of the 12" mixes did what it really needed, which was to spotlight Pino's bassline and do away with the noisy sound FX.

[@Kohntarkosz]

@@SPAZZOID100 If I was given the opportunity to remix this track, I'd mix out all the Fairlight stuff, and I'd maybe overdub a horn section, or replace the synth chords heard in the verses with a better sound.

[@kojo68]

💯

[@aggers40]

Boltz's echoey and wailing guitar sound was being done by Marco Pirroni 3-4 years earlier. Just listen to Adam and the Ants' early stuff and the stuff he did with The New York Dolls.

[@williamgrant9262]

Pure class what a voice total thumbs up

[@retroj25]

Fantastic ... loved this in 84 & still love it now ... my favourite Paul Young song.

[@amodulares]

It was in 1985.

[@davidcollins6740]

It was released in the US in 1985

[@EgoShredder]

Yeah I think I remember the video single being on TV in around late September 1984.

[@sacha166ify]

retroj25 me too!

[@EzyoMusic]

Whether it was 84 or 85, I wasn't born either way. :D

[@nzfalcon8698]

80s was the best time of my life when i was in my teens

[@juancarlosrodriguezalminag4121]

para mi gusto el mejor tema de los 80s ...gratos recuerdos de los veranos en el sur...abriendo la temporada el 31 de Octubre...esos años maravillosos...Discoteca Open Down en San Isidro ....saludos desde Lima - Peru...

[@Truthasvictim]

As great a song as this is, for me, it's Pino Palladino's fretless bass playing that made this such a killer track, it's this great mix of being rock and funk at the same time and just drives the song forward. You're almost waiting for his next note.

[@itfabry68]

Masterpiece of Paul Young

[@davegriffiths511]

♾️ absolutely, marvelous, Paul 👍🤣

[@nicolasparoche2166]

Paul Young looks angry in that song, which reflects the true everyday in the world we live, it will end in tears !

[@robbiegirl9270]

Amazing voice!

[@spaghettoche]

You think you've got it all set up You think you've got the perfect plan To charm everyone you see And playing any game you can But I've got news for you I hope it don't hit you too hard One of these days while you're at play I'm gonna catch you off guard I'm gonna tear your playhouse down pretty soon I'm gonna tear your playhouse down room by room You make our lives a stress and strain Using the power ploy All you do is pass around Hearts you use as play toys You've been playing madly With every mind in town So what you gonna do when you look up one day And see your playhouse tumbling down I'm gonna tear your playhouse down pretty soon I'm gonna tear your playhouse down room by room You think you've got it all set up You think you've got the perfect plan To charm everyone you see And playing any game you can You've been playing madly With every mind in town Oh, what you gonna do when you look up one day And see your playhouse tumbling down I'm gonna tear your playhouse down pretty soon I'm gonna tear your playhouse down room by room I'm gonna tear your playhouse down pretty soon I'm gonna tear your playhouse down room by room by room

[@user-mb1sy9uz6z]

Party on, Paul!❤ Love this song!

[@KimPhilby203]

Epic.

[@alfredoesparragoza2467]

Wooooohh

[@mamijote8706]

I collect random old vinyls and i so happened to have the vinyl of this song and out of curiosity I searched the name of it here on KZbin with that being said it didn’t failed to impress me. Idk who this man is but his voice and vibe is incredible!!! Its sad that he is not a big name in the industry

[@ruthramsburg8119]

Yes Paul Young you are so talented and energized when you're proforming on the stage, I guess you have to be that way. That's so wonderful.

[@elikins3643]

Happy Birthday Today loved Paul. On the Radio today remember You. 68 years old. All our Life were You in. BLESSINGS FROM ARGENTINA

[@davecoalwood9487]

The absolute Dog's Bollocks ❤❤❤❤

[@musicmamma]

My brother used to crank this every time he was in a pissed-off mood in the mid-to late 80s. Those were the days.

[@GiorGioArmella]

Que gran temazo!!!... todos los recuerdos de la secundaría han sido traídos de nuevo a mi cabeza con esta canción... El gran Pino Palladino en el bajo!!! tremendo Paul Young !!!! Gracias.

[@angusbabb4913]

It’s all about the bass ,great version

[@alleykeosheyan4779]

The incomparable Pino Palladino!

[@nigelperrett3244]

Great memories I have this on 12" single in my opinion the best thing he did x

[@daniellucas1494]

Awesome song - timeless!

[@judex3226]

It’s my personal favourite Paul Young song 🎶🎤 👏👏👏

[@barbpence8784]

Love this song never gets old still listening 2023 i thought he was so cute 👍🎤😍❤️🥰

[@angelapirie440]

Awesome. 😘👍

[@MrEvBass]

Pino is this songs saving grace!

[@kylieoliver5846]

Where Did the 80s go they went to Fast i want them back

[@iansnyder274]

That combo of Paul's voice and Pino's bass line in this tune is where it's at!

[@monhay4]

One of my favorites!

[@fayeb8502]

I loved this song back in the 80s.

[@vdbrichy1966]

Ann peebles (1974) qui a fait cette chanson, super par Paul Young aaaah les années 80 LE TOP

[@HueyMaxSucks]

Pino's lines are beyond belief!!

[@lindalourdesmorais9932]

Gostei muito é linda música gostei obrigada Parabéns

[@gomesjean-louis5547]

pino palladino, what a genious !

[@Hesselz1]

Great stuff. Paul is great. So underrated though at the time.

[@marcellomanconi544]

La mia preferita. L'ho cercata per anni, ma non sapevo il titolo.

[@TheGodParticle]

Still loving this 31 years later.

[@djbranca8562]

33 now!

[@majamouse3921]

34....:)

[@ashleighjaimaosborne3966]

63 this year..😊

[@littlemiss80s88]

Still a great track 👌👌

[@streetcat1510]

The production on this track is terrestrial!,❤

[@DebbieTDP]

Every record produced on earth is terrestrial 😅😂👀🤌🏻