Hazel O'Connor - Will You?

From the movie 'Breaking Glass'

[@AndrewKilvington]

Still the best sax solo of all time

[@kennethtalbott2233]

agreed.

[@fwdesecretary1500]

You’ve heard them all🤔

[@soultraveller5027]

​@@fwdesecretary1500Without a shadow of doubt the best saxophonist for this song since he wrote it

[@usul2542]

Up there with Rafael’s improv on Baker Street

[@CountvonCount33]

YOU GOT THAT ONE RIGHT!!!

[@alloydog613]

The anthem for missed romances...

[@unigateman]

the best song to make love to, I'm 61 and fell in love yesterday, preparing this for our next meeting next week

[@gpm6449]

So true. Nothing to add. In France we have a similar anthem called "Les passantes" by Georges Brassens. Both are sublime. Iggy Pop himself covered Georges Brassens ;)

[@sbkenn1]

that and "Living next door to Alice"

[@nomis3045]

And missed opportunities…….😢

[@jonandeveharvey1390]

Wesley Magoogan's stunning sax solo and Hazel O'Connor's melancholy vocals have just reduced me to tears. I remember this so clearly from the 80s. Here I am, in my sixties, snivelling like a baby. Isn't music wonderful?

[@ianmangham4570]

So awesome 😮

[@gavstott1]

This is a fantastic track, such haunting vocals beautifully performed. Remember it like it was yesterday

[@tinabaxter9211]

I saw her sing it live a few years back. Reduced me to tears again!

[@gavstott1]

@@tinabaxter9211 Any idea how Hazel is? She was taken unwell last year

[@AdrianSams]

I agree wholeheartedly, as a 54yr man It brings me to tears, so emotional. Sad twist to this is that Wes no longer plays the sax due to a DIY accident where he lost some of his fingers. Utter travesty that he no longer plays.

[@philgarratt1561]

The sax solo has to be one of the best I've ever heard. Just incredible.

[@davetaylor8858]

It was Wesley Magoogan according to Google. Brilliant.

[@lyntonryan4766]

X-ray Spex was good sax have a listen , but yeah the sax all day long , it can transform any type of music and it gives a eary sound to this song !

[@FredScuttle456]

Agreed, but don't forget the solo from "Baker Street".

[@alan01256]

One thing you can always say about the 80's, had some great sax!

[@Dave5843-d9m]

Guessing this was a flippin good tenor sax. It’s a lovely sound.

[@marklee3317]

The sax solo here is absolutely incredible

[@alanbaird82]

Wesley McGoogan take a bow

[@alanbaird82]

Wesley Magoogan....my bad!

[@bigtone1348]

I worked on the Breaking Glass tour. It seemed like every time I opened a door, Wes was getting a BJ.

[@collettegumbrell8854]

Gives me goosebumps

[@pdrg]

Not enough sax in pop these days!

[@johndevlin1741]

We were blessed to live in a generation of some of the greatest music of all time ,

[@raypurchase801]

Agreed. I've just come here from 10cc's "I'm not in Love".

[@janecollins4136]

Yes we were. Best music Era ever

[@rogerbourke5570]

Bollocks!

[@marionmilligan186]

​@@rogerbourke5570fk you, you know nothing by the sounds of you @ bullshitt u are.

[@Bamboozled01]

Will You PLEASE Not Delete This Beautiful Classic 🙏🏽❤💛💚👊🏼👊🏼

[@TeZXSpectrum]

I'm a 50 year old man crying right now. I miss the 80s 🙏🙏🙏

[@jakethekipper]

Me too, bud.❤

[@rogerbourke5570]

Get a grip, you effing pussy!

[@Pyewackett444]

Wish we could go back in time@@jakethekipper

[@bellman1]

I know what you mean, miss the 80 so much. simpler better times.

[@StevenWarren-k1c]

The 80's when you lived life to the full , a distant memory

[@MjKestrel]

A Timeless Classic, relevant today in the past and in future times. From MJK Wales, April 2024 age 62 🦅⚪. Hello if you are reading this in 3024

[@davidcook3175]

Probably one of the best saxophone solo's laid down

[@paulcross9746]

To me ,it is, absolutely beautiful,it makes me shiver, every time I hear it, awesome, always has done, always will

[@Michael-mm3fm]

Agreed.

[@Iain_Pritchard]

quite simple THE best sax solo every committed to record in my opinion

[@felixweaver]

unkiley one, but...Spandau Ballet "True"

[@ovestegan]

Not only the solo, the sax fills in so good at many lines.

[@ian0071]

Great song by Hazel I have talked to her many times as she is from not far where I live still loving it 2020 who is with me?

[@mauricehigney4024]

its the balls

[@mycolliesandme268]

Me too, and the great Phil Daniels in the video.

[@wm5113]

It's still as fresh and as brilliant as it was then..

[@brody5211]

Randomly watched this movie one nite many years ago on tv -since then have saw Hazel many times -Phill Daniels was superb

[@GarryOsborne]

It doesn't sound dated at all. Great lyrics.

[@graemef6852]

We were truly spoiled as a generation with music like this. Just a hauntingly beautiful song. Just stunning.

[@jaimecorvus6373]

Roxette, Kim Carnes, Annie Lennox...

[@savinggrace70]

Completely spoilt. Still my favourite era by far!

[@dwindlinggravitas8015]

Yeah, I truly believe we were ... I never really gave it much thought before, because my musical taste has evolved, but then again, probably not so much for the past 20 years...

[@gaskellr44]

@@dwindlinggravitas8015 There basically hasn't been any music of substance like this for longer than two decades.

[@FredScuttle456]

When this track first came out, I was in the generation which took girls back to their bedsits and got invited in for coffee. Those girls are now grannies, and warn their grand daughters to watch out for young men like me. A very beautiful and truthful song.

[@chickenlitte101]

Timeless classic, still enjoying this masterpiece in 2024

[@sunnya.2665]

Me too, loved it than, love it now! ❤

[@deanmartin6052]

@@sunnya.2665 Me too...

[@peetsnort]

I couldn't appreciate the poignancy at 21 in 1981. Now I'm 65 I can and it's so moving

[@TracyWhite-t9b]

First time ive herd this,not bad xx

[@edwardcharlton9452]

Close your eyes and listen. Just beautiful. A million times better than today's garbage. I am praying for you Hazel. Please get better soon and Thank You for your music.

[@bro70]

It is a masterpiece, no argument.

[@paulg8148]

I agree. This track is burned into my soul, where it will reside, for eternity. Dear Hazel, I also heard the news about your health. Those immortal lyrics now contain even more meaning for me..."its getting kinda late now, I wonder if you'll stay now". That got to me. Hope they come true for you. Get well soon my queen Hazel.

[@annamac7551]

Amazing song!! Get well soon Hazel 💕

[@stevebrown3559]

I've been listening to this for over forty years, and it is still as fresh and breathtaking as it was the first time I heard it. Absolutely incredible...

[@steviecbf]

so true, this song is a masterpiece ..................................

[@andrewlister9472]

The greatest sax solo ever - I was 13 when I first heard this and it still brings a tear 42 years on. A timeless masterpiece.

[@rogerbourke5570]

What a load of shite. You've clearly never heard Cannoball Adderley or, indeed, anyone who can actually play.

[@andrewlister9472]

@@rogerbourke5570 I’ve heard of Adderley but I would rather listen to Finnish death metal than jazz, and I really don’t like death metal.

[@TonyEnglandUK]

@@rogerbourke5570 Being a better player doesn't mean a better end result for the ears.

[@simmo303]

An exaggeration but certainly a pleasure to hear. There's another one on a pop record but I cannot yet recall its name.

[@kennethtalbott2233]

agreed.

[@louisthereaux9056]

the saxaphone solo blows me away , makes you feel happy and sad at the same time , love it !

[@FredScuttle456]

True beauty. "Baker Street" ranks alongside it.

[@wowreally2024]

yeah i loves it also

[@wowreally2024]

see how may fucking likes i get

[@wowreally2024]

sad mother f comments on this shit platform

[@mikebillinghay5036]

Well it’s 2025 now and this still moves me as much, if not more, than when it was first released.

[@sminkles]

I'm nearly 56. I play this most days, and it still brings me to tears. No other song will ever come close to having such an impact on me..

[@dubmoyet]

One of the greatest songs in the history of music ever.

[@jaykaye7025]

I agree and she was from Coventry where I was born, this song is timeless

[@SteveTheGreatCreator]

Amazing.

[@melexall1133]

Totally agree

[@dogrogers9250]

100% agree!!! I'm so glad I saw her live, a few years ago. Hearing this was awesome.

[@justthetruth1]

​@@dogrogers9250lucky you

[@robertl6591]

One of the great 1980s songs, hard to believe anyone would give a thumbs down.

[@grahamtowler9897]

No doubt someone who thinks Justin Bieber is talented!

[@RichardM-kv4uu]

@@grahamtowler9897 The music of today is absolutely terrible - I know older generations always say that about new music, but this time it really is true, absolutely no talent in pop music at all, it's all about image now, music is definitely the last thing considered.

[@grahamtowler9897]

@@RichardM-kv4uu There is some talent but plenty of dross,its more about image these days and looks.The music from the 60s to the 80s was so diverse that they are listened to by my age group and the youth of today too.Much of the present day music doesnt have the longevity

[@davidhatton1966]

Don't make music like this anymore just complete rubbish long live the 80s

[@stormlord3309]

Oh it’s true , it’s damn true

[@velvethoot4507]

Me & my bestie went to see this film....oh so long ago in 1980. Best of films, best of times and best of music. Always x

[@leelishman7137]

Not many songs can transport you back in time,but this is one of those,the sights,sounds and smells of early 80s come flooding back to the senses.

[@Reuben007Ash]

Amen 🙏

[@chirstopherj22]

The best years of my life,and now look where we are....FFS😪😪😪😪😓😓😓😓

[@kramer6564]

@@chirstopherj22 Love it.

[@markredmond2014]

Every song transports me back in time, that's what songs do.

[@Jestersson]

I cry remembering those days. Best of my life for sure.

[@Reuben007Ash]

Tears in my eyes while listening to this. How I miss the 80’s ...The sax is so touching and emotional- brings back memories of my childhood. Bravo

[@morningsnoopy]

me too!

[@mandyhaynes1509]

I saw Hazel in 1980, the Breaking Glass tour (actually was on stage crew for the gig, at uni). Saw her again, a few years ago. I told her that this song always made me cry, and she laughed and called me a wuss. Proud to be a wuss, if I can keep hearing this song...

[@chirstopherj22]

This has got to be one of the best songs ever

[@Moondog-wc4vm]

@@mandyhaynes1509 You are truly blessed. I would love to be called a wuss by Hazel, Toyoh, the immortal David Bowie or Suggs. I would feel immortal with a pedigree like that!

[@mandyhaynes1509]

@@Moondog-wc4vm It did make me feel good! Agree about your other choices too; you have good taste! Suspect we're both of a certain era!

[@johnatherton8602]

Was 20 when this came out, now 63! the 70's and 80's were brilliant, even the 90's were good. When we new what a man and a woman meant. I feel sorry for todays young ones when they are not allowed to describe Adam and Eve!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Spiklething]

I couldn't disagree more. This song came out in 1980 by which time the following had already happened 1930s: One of the earliest documented instances of gender confirmation surgery is performed by Dr Magnus Hirschfeld, a German doctor renowned for his pioneering efforts in transgender healthcare. 1950s: Denmark’s Dr Christian Hamburger makes a historic mark by performing the first gender confirmation surgery on American soil. 1965: The United Kingdom witnesses its first instance of gender confirmation surgery, marking an important milestone in its healthcare history. 1960s-1970s: A period of heightened controversy as medical treatments catering to transgender individuals often face criticism and are largely perceived as experimental. 1975: Amsterdam becomes home to Europe’s first clinic dedicated to transgender healthcare, signifying progress in this field. 1979: The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) is established, offering crucial guidelines and recommendations for the medical treatment of transgender individuals. Just because *you* didn't know it was happening, doesn't mean it wasn't happening.

[@johnatherton8602]

@@Spiklething So these are the idiots responsible for confusing hundreds of poor kids. You cannot change what you where born there are only two sexes, Man and Woman. I have seen what gender change has done to my nephew who at the age of three was allowed to call himself a girl, now 12 he is totally F_cked up. WHY do we allow this shit and spare me the he is a woman in a mans body crap. Transgender bullshit will be the death of the West.

[@johnatherton8602]

@@Spiklething wonder why my previous comments were taken down! Still doesn't make it right, these people should be asham3ed of what they have done to young people.

[@jorgkronnagel3645]

FOREVER AMEN!

[@johnatherton8602]

@@Spiklething All my comments to you get taken down. I have seen first hand what happens to a mixed up young man who has had the op and is on hormone treatment and has tried to commit suicide at least four times, he is my nephew! Anyway you obviously know an awful lot about it so I dare say you also one of the poor mixed up creatures. Enjoy the rest of your life.

[@johnmcaleese9706]

Listening to it it in 2024

[@jenlovesbooks]

Me too.

[@FredScuttle456]

@@jenlovesbooks People will still listen to this in 2124 and marvel at its simple, truthful beauty.

[@michaelobrien9825]

TOTALLY LISTENABLE NOW JOHN.

[@paolobenmore3504]

And I thought I was the only one.

[@himuptheroad1160]

@@paolobenmore3504 Listening right now, headphones on and a wee glass of Isle of Jura. Heaven.

[@bipbippadotta3680]

I heard about Hazel O'Connor's condition so, just wanted to wish her a speedy recovery. This is such a beautiful, criminally underrated song which, in a way, I like as it's always been such a secret passion of mine. You need to have a deep soul to appreciate the intensity of Hazel's performance here together with the stunning sax solo. This takes me way back to 1980 when I was very young & watched Breaking Glass. I think this was after Phil Daniels starred in Quadrophenia. Get well soon Hazel x

[@clairenoon4070]

I can assure you it was not in any way underrated in either the UK or Ireland, where it went top 10 and stayed in the charts for weeks. I bought the single at the time and so did many of my friends. I still have it and still play it.

[@melvinjohnson8202]

Me too...get well soon x

[@dubya4665]

Great film, great soundtrack

[@brianhicks1058]

Here Here Sir 🤓

[@TheKatyc]

What's happened

[@Kraggypandapops]

I'm usually an Ozzy, Black Sabbath, Metallica, GnR, Iron Maiden fan, but this underrated masterpiece needs to be up there with one of the best songs of the 80s

[@paulcartner2336]

Wish we could bring back the 80s I believe the world would be better

[@markwinters1216]

I agree, I loved the eighties. Great music. Great Times.

[@sichernicht]

...but it was our generation which made all the shit today...and we lived the 80...shame on us..

[@sichernicht]

@@minnie5301 yes, but we didn't do nothing...

[@hozonkai9967]

Don’t worry! It’s 2024, but 56 years from now, the 80s will return!

[@paulskehan693]

Too true dude!!!😊😊💯👍

[@Manon-24]

One of the greatest songs of all time

[@jaykaye7025]

Yes it is a great song

[@chrisl9620]

You have a good ear.......possibly 2 😉

[@stuartbridges1942]

I have'nt heard this song for about 20 years but I still could sing along to it word for word, How is that?

[@LynnMackay]

Once heard never forgotten that's how u know its a fuckin better of a tune timeless 👌

[@LynnMackay]

That was meant to say belter of a tune eh 😮

[@howardhughes-th8ee]

The lyrics, the voice, and omg that saxophone... Eternal ❤

[@douglasjones2955]

Dear God - I'm an old man now, what happened?

[@Acarsfault]

This is the song that dragged me to learn saxophone , it was early 80’s

[@alexbeniatian6585]

What a tune, what a voice❤

[@FredScuttle456]

Perfection.

[@FredScuttle456]

@@douglasjones2955 The girls who invited me in for coffee are grannies now. And warn their grand daughters to beware of being tempted by young men like I used to be.

[@markrouse1540]

This should be an all time classic yet it's only real music fans who realise it.Every word sung wth passion and meaning .Best solo sax ever.This song reaches.into your soul.

[@mpodebski1]

A b gkm manxc

[@mpodebski1]

Elsy z bajki

[@ellieannnorth7902]

I agree I heard this in 1984 and have been in love with this song. Finally I found it in 2019 or 2020.

[@JamesSmith-qs4hx]

She is looking for love but you would not touch it with a barge pole....A cultural reference for sure though.

[@joefish6091]

Its ignored because its too gritty and shows the grim side of the music business and society. Hollyweird stole the visuals of Eighth Day for their bleh Tron movie. Art gets forgotten but trash gets promoted.

[@Bertie_magoo]

2024 and Im still listening to this timeless classic. Quite possibly one of the best songs ever written/performed.

[@kennethtalbott2233]

absolutely.

[@TonyEnglandUK]

People. Don't fall for these "2024?" posts. Most of them are from spammers and every thumbs-up you give them is putting their spam account into good standing.

[@MARKJOHNBENNETT]

GOT TO SAY THE SAXOPHONE IN THIS PIECE OF MUSIC IS PURE QUALITY!!!

[@L33JONNO]

A couple of weeks ago in the hot weather, the daughter had a 26th birthday party and BBQ. Dad (me) of course had to drive a few of her mates home in the cooling summer night, roof down on the old XR3i. This came on the memory stick and they all went silent, "WOW, that is the most beautiful song. Who is it?" and "Put it on again, again, again!"....came the remarks. It seems OUR taste for 70s/80s music is shared. Good taste hasn't died with the recent dreadful music scene afterall. I don't think I have ever made a music compilation with this track. The sax just makes the hair on my neck stand on end. If I had some on my head, that'd probably stand on end, too. Thank you for this track, Hazel.

[@darrenhirst9900]

Oh the Ford XR3I I loved that car.

[@nmh6483]

You are totally correct

[@L33JONNO]

@@darrenhirst9900 she's a beaut! ;)

[@deborahduparcq]

It's the song that reminds me of when I first met my husband 27 years ago!

[@darrenhirst9900]

@@L33JONNO She is my friend. I loved the style.

[@markeddeckmusic7202]

320 thumbs down , good grief , one of the greatest records ever !!

[@peterbird2918]

That's because they ain't got no taste in music just today's trailer trash

[@progfan5239]

Hard not to call them c***s! And I am polite too.

[@paulclark4616]

@@peterbird2918 Define? Reckon you should respect others choices. It's an awesome tune, but not everyone will like it.

[@davidhubbert9445]

Sure is they are morons

[@frillysilly]

Why even listen... Never understand negative opinion, no need

[@ianpercival8517]

Best saxophone solo ever and leaves Baker Street in the dark, Prove me wrong 🤔👍

[@kennethtalbott2233]

absolutely.....

[@catherinehardwick9149]

Brings you to tears it’s so sublime

[@ianrobertson7051]

It’s sensational and always my favourite song featuring a saxophone

[@felixrodstein]

There is another good one in "Old and wise" by Alan Parsons Project

[@kennethtalbott2233]

@@felixrodstein i'll have a listen.

[@JIMGEORDIE]

This beautiful song unlocks hidden memories of being a youth growing up in what now seems such a surreal time? Making bonds with friends that will never ever be broken. Even when they are no longer with us. I play this and we are back together. Talking, laughing, loving life. Xxx

[@exactsame]

Well said!

[@toonboy2658]

Me to 80s best days of my life

[@KevinBlake-i8x]

Glad to have lived through such brilliant music. Feel truly sorry for today’s kids.

[@lawrencetuck4905]

This has got to be one of the greatest love songs ever.

[@eamonngaynor5762]

The saxaphone solo on this song is astonishing and set a whole new method òf briliance It set a whole new dimmension to popular music absolutley stunning

[@borleyboo5613]

I was 24 when this was in the charts. I loved it then and still do at age 62.

[@sternkieker1957]

well, Im too ….thanks

[@jamesmarshall539]

im 61 goosey it just blows me away

[@Shug1910]

I remember first falling in love with it playing in the background, 16 years old in 84, beautiful.

[@johnaustin4816]

Always be in my top 10 brilliant

[@daejavue69]

@@johnaustin4816 same here at 67 its still has that remarcable pathos to it which impoves with age was one of those rare albums that was the score for a film as well , Breaking Glass

[@martinmullen71]

Still sounds brilliant at the beginning of 2020.

[@jonkheere1314]

And will still sound brilliant at the beginning of 2120.

[@steevedaw566]

I'm currently time travelling,and this sounds good in 2055.

[@Michael-mm3fm]

Why wouldn’t it? There were many more great records per year back then than there are now.

[@NOT_SURE..]

as does Eigth day

[@GratitudeAboveAll]

Ah, the time before the doom virus.

[@St0rmfalc0n]

I had forgotten how music can bring back memories. late one evening my wife and I were returning home and this was being played on the radio. i just kept driving just so we could hear the sax solo. My wife passed away from this earth in May this year, but listening to this took me back years to being with her in the car that evening.

[@reic0002]

bless.

[@helendyke6886]

What a beautiful memory, I'm sorry for your loss.

[@caragray7010]

That sax can't be beaten amazing, what a song that is.

[@Nyctophora]

Well, it's true, you can't beat good sax!

[@St0rmfalc0n]

I personally think it is better than the Sax on Gerry Rafferty's Baker Street!

[@louishart1]

That sax is one of the best anthems.

[@humbleguy4726]

I`m no musician but i know when an instrument pushes my buttons.That melancholy sax just blows my mind and Hazel sings with just the right measure to bring this track together. I loved this piece of music when it first came out and i love it still. Just unbeatable.

[@johnmorris6333]

a timeless track😊😊❤❤

[@couldbeworseprobablywill654]

Even in 2020 this is such a powerful and classic song.So underrated🙏

[@terryscott4746]

This makes today's music sound like what it really is. Utter crap.

[@markrae1317]

Underrated? Not underrated in the slightest! I'm guessing you don't actually know what "underrated" means...

[@couldbeworseprobablywill654]

@@markrae1317 It's underrated.never,barely mentioned in top 10/20 love songs,never heard it played in movies etc..underrated, unappreciated.

[@markrae1317]

@@couldbeworseprobablywill654 That's not what underrated means! Underrated is the opposite of overrated - the number of people doing the rating has nothing to do with it. If the general consensus of opinion was that this song was rubbish, THEN you could say that it was underrated. But it isn't, so it's not.

[@marisarhodes2446]

@@markrae1317 Underrated in this application means that in the eyes of the poster, it should have rated higher. It's measurement by comparison.

[@ianian2502]

amazing music. amazing memories... this current world is lost to the demons running it.

[@lassie123456]

sounds just as good in 2018 as it did in 1980. happy days.

[@chrisl9620]

Unbelievable its near 40 years old, but then i stop and realise i still have socks and y fronts that old, all of a sudden seems like yesterday 😊

[@williamknutson7468]

Mmmm... sounds even better and yet more painful... so many memories...

[@rw8733]

I was 15 when this came out. Taped it off the radio. Bought it on vinyl and wore it out. So beautiful. And that sax is just ridiculous. A great, great song. 😢

[@arnie8604]

Christ almighty ..... wherever my soul ends up when I shuffle off this earth, I better be able to hear classics like this.

[@jimcurry9901]

What a beautiful comment... I 1000% agree 👍❤️

[@arnie8604]

@@jimcurry9901 I've no doubt u feel the same.

[@jimcurry9901]

@@arnie8604 oh yes... I certainly do .. #peace x

[@richardtonks515]

Play. I It

[@aclark903]

Heaven has all the best tunes.

[@philbobagbox1177]

I’m 37 and it’s the first time I’ve heard this song. Better late than never. 👍🏻

[@felixrodstein]

Congrats! :)

[@MarianneBrandon-w8j]

Its fabulas i woz 13 love it still im 50 it never ages❤❤❤❤

[@ivyhope660]

Here in August 2024 listening to this magnificent track. Feel sorry for kids growing up now as they will never experience the great music that went before them.

[@lennycurtisxo]

What are you on about ? Why can't they experience the music that went before them ? :-) ;-) :-) The track is 40 years old & we're discussing it now, anyone can discover music from the past if they're interested

[@zeddeka]

At your age maybe you should have grown up a bit.

[@ivyhope660]

@@lennycurtisxo Maybe so but unless their parents like music and they can get their kids to listen to it (and how many would even consider listening to the music their parents did?). It's not the same as actually living through it at the time! Well that's my opinion!!

[@TheUNKLEPaulTHX]

Hazel O'Connor: Will You? (1981) Isn't this just one of the most beautiful recordings ever?! As well as the captivating vocal, there's the exhilarating alto saxophone solo interlude which closes the track. Haunting (in a good way). Featured in the film Breaking Glass in which she starred alongside Phil Daniels, Mark Wingett & many more.

[@denmunday6538]

It makes me want to weep when I think how beautiful this mainly ignored and underrated song is when you compare it to some of the drivel that passes as music these days

[@henkoosterink8744]

Fully agree.

[@KelsaRavenlock]

not just the song but the whole movie and sound track got ignored which is a shame because there is no better movie about sub culture, music, and the recording industry for that era than breaking glass.

[@craigthornton1971]

The raw emotions of her voice are something you don't hear anymore. Way too much auto-tuned crap

[@grossleg123]

Den Munday never mind breaking glass if you heard her singing this at "REWIND" it sounded like a elephant breaking WIND

[@weehubbyable]

I have to agree totally with that comment den.

[@stevenrobertson4190]

I loved this song when I was young and I still love it now I am 60 years old. It's a musical masterpiece!

[@samhajudge3422]

One of the most beautiful song ever. I love it. ❤

[@7Arsinoe]

Beautiful Lyrics. Beautiful voice, sax, music. One of the most underated UK artists.

[@leonorhernandez2311]

Alexia Christofi no just so Many great bands back then in the UK Ireland Scotland Wales but they all. Pulled out a classic that will test time xx

[@STOCKLAND78]

I went back in time...to a girlfreind

[@okee6969]

Gorgeous voice and music makes me shiver. One of the greatest Ballads EVER!

[@denzil4]

Totally agree !! A classic song , great vocal and a brilliant bit of sax playing by Wesley Magoogan who later went on to play on The Beat's 'Special Beat Service' album in 1982. You're right in saying that Hazel O'Connor was under rated. I think she has a great voice and is right up there with Annie Lennox, Sade, Kate Bush, Tracey Thorn, Debbie Harry and Chrissie Hynde .

[@peterhaworth6377]

Loved her .saw her in the power house Islington. She rocked the place with her music and political view .never seen such a passionate audience.

[@paulwilliams4990]

The best sax solo ever.

[@ladygrinningsoul992]

It’s the saxophone that’s gets me every time

[@akegan]

I just flew back to 82 ❤

[@hozonkai9967]

*1980!

[@Pippie5555]

I first heard it in 1982 when my BF at the time played it for me. Very romantic. We later married and had two children. It didn't last though.

[@paulskehan693]

I was on the same flight ✈️😮😮💯👍

[@lindaflynn68]

Happy 67th Birthday dear Hazel, I still enjoy listening to you in 2022. Lots of love 💜 xxx

[@brian3174]

Lots of love 💜

[@antonystringfellow5152]

Listening in July 2022, from Brazil! Still one of the all time greats and the best Sax solo ever!

[@101Sarahsaurus]

Why am I just hearing this today for the first time. I was born in 89. What a beautiful song!

[@dominicmckay61]

I was born in 89 and I heard this song about 10 years. Fell in love with this. Listen to it constantly

[@zippy5131]

Met Hazel after a small venue gig several years ago, a fantastic wonderful woman, sat and talked for ages. The Industry made her and then destroyed her. Bless her she came back and is still back. This song will stay with me forever since when I first heard it on Radio 1 back in the mists of time. I love my Heavy Rock e.c.t.. But Hazel has a special place in my record collection. Have to watch Breaking Glass again now..

[@progfan5239]

That must be a golden memory and is great to know. Classic track.

[@andyhance9448]

I have Breaking Glass on DVD Watch it at least once a month and saw Hazel a few years ago at Union Chapel,thinking about it ,it was quite a few years ago.

[@zippy5131]

@@andyhance9448 I went looking for Breaking Glass on DVD a few years ago and the price was around £70.. so being a bit lets say devious found it on a certain website, enough said... Ahem.. Great film, think thats one for later today..

[@leedsboy64]

nice words same here brilliant song

[@Lisboooa]

That's what she's telling us in the video, or who produced it. I don't believe artist back than had any saying on it. It's an evil business. Twisted, unhealthy environment. No one notices it by the comments

[@andrewdutton-nx3dh]

One of greatest songs ever .no one today could write that

[@BrigidComerford]

Oh how this song captures those romantic encounters. If you were ever lucky enough to have them. Gives me goosebumps. Powerful. Thank you Hazel. 💖

[@dan-dfaewhitecityaufc5019]

Me and my first love at 16 with this song on, so glad this was on, well breaking glass,

[@andywraydrivertraining3305]

Behind the bike sheds ...o yes

[@stephenle-surf9893]

After reading your comment yes perfectly, looking at your profile how my life would have been made perfect if they had been with you beautiful. Sleep well.

[@pdrg]

It all seems more obvious with Tinder and so on, this expresses some the risk of making yourself vulnerable.

[@BrigidComerford]

@@pdrg The risk makes it worth it Paddy. No risk, no real excitement or frisson right? God I miss those days.

[@stevehoulihan726]

One of the best songs of the 80s. I hope Hazel is ok.

[@jubalcalif9100]

YES !!

[@petekelsall4299]

An absolute timeless classic, almost haunting.

[@BaldricksTurnip1]

Hazel O'Connor was so underrated,this Sax is so beautiful it makes me cry.

[@LFOVCF]

657 absolute tossers thumbed this down. One of the top 3 sax solos of all time, and an iconic song, sung to perfection.

[@janeh3289]

Agree but for one thing - THE best sax solo 👌

[@hecateswolf6007]

Agree totally

[@Kraggypandapops]

Oh yes, I agree with you there.....😊

[@graemepaterson5337]

One of my all time favourite songs , sends shivers down my spine, Hazel has a tremendous voice

[@jubalcalif9100]

I certainly have a notion to second THAT emotion !!

[@natashagranville6581]

Anyone here listening to this beautiful song in 2023?

[@shuggienus319]

72 5years old still works.

[@anthonycummins9558]

Try 2024

[@defiantraven7915]

No it's 2024

[@Pippie5555]

Yes and also in 1982.

[@michaelrobinson7355]

Yes.

[@DavidJohn-u4t]

World's best saxophone solo. Right here!

[@darrenrowland3643]

Hauntingly 'perfect'. Some music you can tap your fingers too, some music can make you dance. Some music has that capability to touch the soul in you and make you weep. This creation is by far, untouchable. Love you Hazel

[@gymrachel]

Perfection 🎶⚘️💔

[@puttypiss]

This song was performed by musicians of the very highest calibre and it makes one wonder where and what Hazell o Connor is doing these day. for a 40 year old song it still sounds fresh and beautiful.... great memories from my youth.

[@estherbloodangel8721]

Still touring

[@Jewellerybybarrie]

She tours, and is still great.

[@Groverbennington]

And produced by the late Dodi Al Fayed..

[@FuriKitten]

may I suggest kzbin.info/door/BhVg7kKBANP4t-SEJsAQYg Still Going Strong as gorgeous as ever, and Now with Puppy Solo

[@GarryOsborne]

Some music never ages.

[@darrennorman36]

It is undoubtably one of the most passionate sax solos of all time……

[@paulinefedrick2300]

An eternal classic - with arguably the best sax solo ever produced. Timeless. Thank you Hazel

[@zafonic5965]

You daid it

[@zafonic5965]

Said it

[@alexanderthomas1998]

Takes me back to the summer of 1981 ........ (hot)

[@peterjones173]

This song makes me want to cry, so many memories, such a time to be growing up , I was 17 when this came out, my whole life ahead of me, Happy times, long ago

[@LynnMackay]

I was just 7 at the start of the 80s I was lucky enough to have the best big sister anyone could ask for she had great taste in music and this was one that makes me think of her. She passed this year and the hole that's left is undescribable but listening to tunes like this and this mortal coil,s song of the siren which I had played at her funeral closes that big empty hole even if its only for 4mins I love the 80s music 🎶 and love my sister RIP mandy mackay Gillespie the best sister ever xxxx

[@lemmybon3100]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written.

[@servalan65]

One of the best love songs ever.

[@servalan65]

I'd agree Mr Beeblebrox.

[@tonyball7323]

It was an era of music and life.It was a privilege to be living the dream then

[@keithgray5525]

Agree, 100%....I watched the movie when I was young on one of the movie channels, they used to play it all the time. great movie too!

[@suilvenmountain2395]

Blake's 7?

[@peternicklin2693]

and it never appears on any love albums, why?. that sax playing is up there with the best of the jazz greats.

[@MikeHayes-p5r]

That Sax gets me everytime brilliant

[@scooter2501]

when its real instruments these songs are timeless. This to me is like Jazz soul punk. Hazel s personality gives it that punk flavor from its period but its really a Jazz soul classic. It could be from any time. Like many have said the saxophone performance is just the greatest you will ever hear. Ive sure never heard better. Its a roller coaster ride of emotion.

[@anthonytovey3627]

Nobody can ever beat the era of the 50's , 60' 70' and 80' music, the best by far

[@richardduffie1145]

You said It.

[@colinstock325]

Yeah. The Bay City Rollers were just fantastic. 🤣

[@romystumpy1197]

I agree there

[@romystumpy1197]

​@@colinstock325stop😂😂😂😂

[@thomascunningham1984]

There are few songs that have the ability to stop you in your tracks when you hear it , and haven’t heard it for a while . This is one of them, it never fails to have this effect, the sax solo is just incredible, alas nothing like this classic exists in today’s music.

[@manofkentcatapultsgunsando5069]

You know

[@zafonic5965]

Spot on

[@Kraggypandapops]

Today's music is manufactured drivel

[@suilvenmountain2395]

This is one which will stand the test of time. It will still be played in 2050.

[@Mike-The-Tek]

She lived, breathed and felt every word in everything she did.

[@paulskehan693]

💯👍

[@alisonpowley-grooms3043]

Surely the best sax solo of all time. Bliss.

[@kennethtalbott2233]

yep.

[@susanmorgan3104]

Totally agree 👍🏻

[@paulskehan693]

I think your right on that one!!!😊

[@paulskehan693]

Fantastic.,,,.

[@Thirdfish]

That has to be the greatest Sax solo ever! Speedy recovery Hazel. ❤

[@corby008]

One of the most underrated songs of all time, phenomenal sax solo just close your eyes and sit back and go back to happier times superb

[@sirtrevor10]

Not underrated. In fact, highly rated. It was in the top ten for many weeks in both Ireland and the UK. Rightly so.

[@neilbarber7913]

with more years behind me , than in front.........shutting my eyes and listening to this stunning song , amongst many others ,being taken back to the years of real music . to never return. still puts tears in eyes

[@andrewmiles3827]

Must agree. The sax solo is still sends shivers through me

[@t8283287]

Who's up for starting a Facebook campaign to get this to number one in the charts???? Remember a few years ago we kept that shitehawk cowell off the top spot at Christmas, I reckon a re release of this would make a big impact, a reminder of how ace music once was....and I met hazel in Chester a few years back in Telfords wharhouse after a gig and she was so cool....

[@Dermacrosis]

Wait until Xmas and the reality show "winnners" releasing their stuff. It working for "Killing In The Name Of....". That is when it will ahve the greatest impacy after all :-) As to "How great...." get over yourself we had shite back then too.

[@t8283287]

Dermacrosis why do I need to "get over myself......? Me expressing my opinion about how music once was is not a reason to get over myself.....

[@Dermacrosis]

Your point? It is my opinion you should get over yourself. Therefore I am countering your opinion with mine. Music wasn't that great back then we had a shed load of tripe too. Damn I remember when 80s music was called crap compared to the 70s and 60s. i challange anyone who says the tripe you do about one decade in comparison to the current one because I remember how I felt in the 80s when the music I listened to was called crap in comparison to the previous decades.

[@stephaneherringtoniowritin9180]

@@jibbajabba4712 Hopefully 'Da Kids' will have the integrity to discover great music! Iam sure they will,and whatever is in the charts isn't (necessarily) cool. Finding ones own identity through music is quite important...

[@tracycartwright978]

Have just posted it on my timeline, love it.

[@tezzerii]

There's so much to love about this track. Most of it's been said already, but just let me say this, as a drummer - I love the way the drummer lays down that groove and STAYS OUT OF THE WAY !! Let me tell you, it's so hard to do.

[@stephenmcgiff8877]

Outstanding words

[@Lee71England]

I was 9 at the time, so excuse my childish mis-hearing, but I honestly thought the line was "Will you adjust the lighting and say good night." Now, 42 years later, I'm adjusting the lighting so that I can sit in sheer darkness and listen to this stunning masterpiece....and, yeah, maybe raise a smile at the thought of my childhood error. 🙂

[@biggedybiggedybong8032]

Four years ago we were on holiday in Devon n went shopping in Paignton.. there was a busker on Victoria St who was playing this.. it was sublime n without fault.. i was stunned n had to stand n listen it thru....to walk past would have been both ignorant n disrepectful.. even my kids enjoyed it.. hopefully when return in 2019 he will be there.. i will shake his hand an thank him.

[@rw8733]

That's a great comment right there. I would have stopped to listen too. 😢

[@percystreet]

a local band at a nearby blues club covered this magnificently recently - unit then I had forgotten all about it

[@davidmcmahon9522]

Love you hazel

[@ratusbagus]

Give him some money AND shake his hand.

[@nikkical1222]

Damn wished I'd been there!

[@catherinehawkins4857]

This is breathtaking music x she is brilliant and should be acknowledged in the industry in my opinion

[@johnmorris6333]

I eas 17 in 1980 & was in love for the first time with my darling Julie from Spinny Hill in Addlestone, Surrey, 5 tge Glen, this song always reminds me of those beautiful days, I wonder if you stay now, I wished you did, where ever you are in the world, Please take care, until we meet again, this song will always remind me of us, never to be, one day I hope we mee, John M x x x ❤❤

[@Lizzim23]

I went to see the film with my brother; we didn't do that much together so it was memorable. He died last summer so this is oneof our few shared memories.

[@andruid5054]

Sometimes memories is all we have left,but whilst we remember them,no one is ever truly gone.

[@Groverbennington]

😢xx

[@chrisl9620]

😕

[@alanthomas2235]

I've never scene the film I saw hazel twice I'll watch it this week in his honour I know your lost I lost my sister x

[@OldtricksForolddog]

53 yr old..yearning for the era of my best times..To all you other old gits🫡🫡🇬🇧🇬🇧💐💐

[@albundy4493]

Same age as you..the world is changing..we still hsve our memories..God bless you zPaul from ireland

[@albundy4493]

Its ok man..its just life..keep plugging away..yep like you i miss minder and delboy...dont stop living

[@bigtony4829]

Hazel was badly underrated as a vocalist ...such a power voice and the lyrics were thought provoking

[@hplovehandle]

@Mark Jones whereas you’re a dreamboat

[@wilsonrawlin8547]

Completely agree and a a musician. She was amazing in Braking Glass. Saw it when it released and bought the album immediately. Still moves my soul when I listen to it. A true Gem of the time.

[@geoffsaunders8215]

Who by? I don't remember that.