PREFAB SPROUT : AMERICA

PREFAB SPROUT's PADDY MCALOON sings AMERICA

[@steveshadforth]

Oh fuck me, still one of of the best song songwriters ever, such a beautiful soul and talent.

[@Foodmansam]

Who's still listening in 2024?! 🙌

[@pylonking]

Me!

[@BLUETOONMUSEic]

Ah, that is the question, but those who always have and those who hear and say ah...are of a rarefied breed.

[@pitchforkcustom]

i’m listening

[@georgelorimer6335]

Big week ahead 🇺🇸🗳

[@pf4484]

me

[@ThunbergFredrik]

Paddy: The Comeback. It's a life of surprises. Prefab's been the soundtrack of my life; bittersweet song. ❤️

[@HumGuitar]

Love it. Don't stop making music, Paddy. Just one request, please share it. Record it. By any means. Thanks, from someone in America who loves your music.

[@mickjoyceandthesonicgypsie3709]

Just love Paddy ... what a songwriter up there with the Best of all Time

[@jeffreylawrence6928]

True, so true…

[@RoofLight00]

Crazy thing is, Paddy's got boxes of tapes of unreleased demo songs. Who only knows what treasures he's got tucked away. Mindblowing.

[@bernardbaker6803]

Just get rid of them!

[@LSTHETIC]

@@bernardbaker6803 wtf, Paddy's music is treasure, why would anyone get rid of unreleased songs of his?

[@AndrewBrowne-r5n]

Just read all the comments below, so I just need to add..Its great to see, and hear, the master is back - Total respect..Love Charlie x

[@Sproutinghoopla]

Absolutely stunning! We've missed you, Paddy. The world needs your music, more than ever. And thank you, Keith, for posting this new gem.

[@AnthonyRosas]

Well said

[@ThePetraKelly]

The most important songwriter in the world.

[@bernardbaker6803]

i wouldn't even count his stuff as songs-just a meandering mush of similar chords in a wet bloodless self important manner.Go way...

[@Gelsyviolet]

yes, yes, yes

[@sergeruffles1380]

what the fuck

[@hyena131]

What's great about this papa smurf lookalike is his image isn't remotely contrived... Hee! Hee!

[@bernardbaker6803]

@@hyena131 At last a sense of irony - much missing in Paddy land. What a joke that pretentious man is - hilarious.......

[@FreeWeho]

I keep coming back to this song. Bless you Paddy 🙏🫀

[@davidcripps3011]

What a gem....there's something about his voice...it pulls you in....always has!

[@louise_rose]

It feels odd to see him aged and with that big beard, looking kinda like a Hasidic Rhabbi - so many of us remember him as a young man in the eighties - but his voice and mind are still young.

[@anthonyl9784]

One of the best songwriter of the history of modern music .Words are limited to his talent. 現代音樂史上最佳唱作人之一。難以言表。

[@siminthesky]

I love his voice, the tembre..i fell in love with this voice in 1980

[@jimmillward3505]

this man wrote some freaking awesome music. memories of my younger years are infused with his creativity. Thank you Paddy

[@mariatinsley4668]

Still singing Protest Songs. Your music is touched by God. PS - we love you.

[@MarkWhiteford-Photography]

Still listening 30 years later.. Love you, Paddy.

[@johnobrien7860]

Paddy's music will live through the centuries ... without doubt.

[@toddru1]

The Maestro returns. Great to have you back, Paddy.

[@nordinemed]

Merci Paddy. Très heureux d'entendre à nouveau une de tes œuvres. Comme beaucoup, je suis touché par ta voix et ta musique. Une véritable odyssée musicale et poétique. Tu nous procures un bonheur immense par l'amour que tu transmets. Avec Curtis Mayfield, vous êtes au sommet de ma pyramide musicale. Thanks tenderly.

[@kelvynification]

It’s about time he got back together with Thomas Dolby to show the world what great music is about.

[@dagostinoification]

Un des plus grands mélodistes et auteur de chansons ...Merveilleuse musique que Paddy nous donne depuis des années !

[@vshears]

Great vocal, great song, great message to America and beyond.

[@marcosalves4824]

God! Save America!! Do socialismo comunista de Biden e Camala! Os verdadeiros inimigos do ocidente cristão!!

[@mikesmee]

Just amazing a pure gem!....Paddy, one of the greatest songwriters ever!

[@alfonsoorta3606]

Forever Prefab Sprout

[@vurite]

What a treat! One of my fav songwriters of all time - and he's just sittin' 'n playin' this gem for us. Cool!

[@kerryharris5191]

Your voice is still stunning and as someone else mentioned please keep releasing songs this way... It is such a joy to hear you and perhaps this is the most perfect, intimate way to hear new music from you. Paddy McAloon solo on guitar -- I'd listen to you all day! Please keep dropping these gems from time to time. It makes the world a brighter place!

[@uvox670]

Paddy is one of the greatest icons in the history of popmusic. I have all the Prefab Sprout albums on CD, including the compilations, and still play them very often and will do so until the day I die. It's music for eternity. I hope Paddy has more new songs in store for us.

[@eamonnquigley2125]

second that hes a brilliant songwriter ...really need a follow up to crimson red lets hope hes working on something..

[@music4yourheart]

love every second of this tune - just what the world needs. hope to hear and see more of mr. mcaloon in the near future.

[@XIROLAS1]

Oh man...you've made part of my life since i was a kid. And i always listen to your music like a kind of "special and unique potion" of happiness and inner strength. This one brings me back to "steve mcqueen days". My girl is still the same, and our love is imprinted with your songs forever. So thank you very much for all your love and hearted songs. Love Paddy.

[@marcosalves4824]

Me too, from Brazil!

[@jonbuseyhunt]

Thank you, Paddy, magnificent in every possible way. Still the best living composer.

[@sandy9260]

Musical genius, we love you Paddy, greetings from Peru :)

[@fredyguzman6856]

tremendo compositor uno de esos peso pesados del pop de buen cuño..

[@dagostinoification]

a genius Mr.Paddy !great melodist , songwriter , magnifical voice ! i, love

[@BilisNegra]

You wouldn't even tell it's the same guy from back then until he sings. Got to love him for still blessing us with music even if life (health) has been so mean to him.

[@milagreiro48]

any word is not enough to describe the magic of this composer singer

[@bjornboode9420]

Wow! The playing, the lyrics and the singing - Paddy you made it again!

[@Orede_FeF]

Thank you so much Paddy. You make mine and my father's day. You are great!

[@shrew972]

My heart!! Paddy, this is all we need y'know...

[@FrogeFella]

Such lovely melodies! I have heard this song playing constantly in my head the last week

[@karlwoolley9092]

That is quite simply, genius. I’m stunned by your grace Paddy.

[@SilentLD]

Many thanks for putting this out Keith and letting us know Paddy hasn't disappeared down that trap door in a puff of smoke just yet!

[@ricardotexido3799]

Another moment of beauty with an anthem full of tenderness! Thank you master of the good taste. Greetings from Málaga, Spain. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🌷🤗😘

[@synthverkstad2093]

Brilliant! Here's wishing for more new clips like this, we have waited long enough!

[@PJChgo1]

Stunning and beautiful. Paddy, we miss you and your music. I hope the vaults open and your brilliant creations continue to trickle out, as your energy and health allows!

[@Me-Miranda]

Thank you Paddy! You've made my tough week a little better. Here's hoping there's more where that came from :-)

[@shrew972]

Great gift ;)

[@rbnewage1rbnewage119]

We need MORE from Paddy and Prefab Sprout. Your genius and contributions to the world of music are what we need now more than ever.

[@MrMicklynch24]

Welcome back Paddy! Thanks for posting Keith. You've made one Irish man very happy today. Keep up the great work. Great to hear some new songs.

[@Cabob95]

A voice that melts your soul....

[@melissamell644]

Oh my God! Amazing! Your voice is (still) wonderful, full of emotions and beauty. More music, please! Love from Brazil!

[@marcosalves4824]

I'm from Brazil, and I Love so much prefab sprout! A boa música não tem fronteira, ela fala diretamente a nossa alma e independe do idioma 😃

[@evansgate]

First time hearing this dude sing... hell of a nice voice

[@pemory7]

Sincere thanks to you Mr. Armstrong for making this available! And as for Paddy, damn dude, is there anything you record that isn't sublime?! Bravo!

[@lesleywolstenholme3161]

Beautiful, just heard this on radio 6 came to say a big hello.X

[@ralfuberschar9723]

Hey Paddy, my ears are made to hear your wonderful music.

[@TransmissionIbiza]

Absolutely stunning. I've been listening to this all day.

[@gerrwalshmusic]

Beautiful as always, thank you Paddy, more please!

[@sirlordcomic]

I always loved his voice and its good to hear its as good as ever.

[@mrDoveRock]

Thanks for all your music. Mr Mc

[@jeanray3]

You're right to do that Paddy, filming yourself singing and playing, at last... I see so many people on KZbin filming themselves, with nothing to show. You're one of the most moving composer in pop music, so you're so much welcome in this video world! Sorry for the weird english sentences, i'm french, ha!ha!. This melody is awesome. Thank you and please, give news soon. Hugo

[@todlevine3491]

Simply beautiful in every possible way. Thank you Paddy. Please release more tracks in this simple format. Your song writing, amazing voice and arrangements are what we need more of than full out productions .

[@londoncheddar]

Paddy looks awesome and his voice is still the same :)

[@BilisNegra]

Well, no, he actually sounds different, but wonderful all the same.

[@markdawson-smith1950]

Wishing I could like a track way more than just once.

[@RozondaSalas]

Welcome back Paddy! I missed you. You've made me proud with this one.

[@joseadrianzunigaguzman4064]

...hearing is a great reunion with my past!!!

[@VGSecurityCams]

the greatest of all time.

[@prodigalsorcerer1415]

Paddy's music is like walking in a sun-mottled forest broken by stunning vistas of blue sky and horizons that tug at your heart.

[@dagostinoification]

Just magnificent ! Paddy the melodist ! I LOVE !

[@javiercarrasco701]

It's the same voice from 32 years ago, and the same amazing, stunning composition from his best songs ever. This song looks another tune from "Protest Songs" Paddy, the best pop songwriter of ever. Desde Granada, España, un más que rendido admirador del genio.

[@marcosalves4824]

YES!!

[@asdespain]

Absolutely breathtaking Paddy

[@SquirrelLazer]

Revisiting...what a legend

[@nobs4689]

Paddy I have listened to your music for many years and I continue to love it..you hit my emotions with every song..thank you xxxxxxxxxxx

[@aedb15t]

We need your music and lyrics more than ever. Thank you.

[@Geoff_Wright]

Sublime, what a great start to the weekend.

[@TheSeventhSeal]

What a beautiful song and performance. Still got it Paddy! Don't let this be the last, you have too much to give

[@friendlyporpoise]

What a wonderful thing to wake up to! Welcome back, maestro. Hope this finds its way onto a new album soon.

[@neilrobinson5115]

Paddy the magician of songwriting,brilliant as always,your a gem of the songwriting world,I have every prefab sprout album pressed,let’s have some more please paddy,Your the Master.

[@johnnyspice8173]

The perfect start to a Friday. Thanks for posting this

[@andreasmith1685]

I loved you Paddy, before I loved anyone. ( I shouted 'Cruel' on the Comeback tour at Sheffield City Hall) . Dear Keith, my husband and I saw you at Sheffield O2 playing with TD ... I was all 'ooh that's Keith Armstrong' ... My love to Paddy and all his wonderful, wonderful songs xx

[@isabellet7359]

Fan de Paddy encore et toujours. So Paddy, wonderful ! take care. from France.

[@paulwilliams3849]

Loved you since the 80's.... dig the ZZ Top look!

[@yrrah23]

Thank you so much, Paddy! As an American, you brought tears to my eyes. Yes, we do miss your music. Please come back to us!! You are one of the greatest writers EVER!! I mean it!!

[@karlconnolly3994]

I’ve fallen in love again with Paddy McAloon x

[@fredericcioni7910]

Such a great song!Thank you Paddy!

[@andrewlevy4260]

I have no idea how I missed this til now. Seeing as Ive bought nearly everything you all have ever done, on vinyl, cd, cassette, picture disks. Regardless, I'm an American, and here's at least one that's totally with ya Mr. McAloon. Really damn beautiful work my friend. As usual. It's hard to even listen to all the way through I'm so moved and sad at how things are turning out here. Thanks for the continued inspiration and hope for humanity you've given me since I was a kid here in America Brotha.

[@KieranMcCarthy]

What a treat from Paddy. More of this please.

[@BretAmes]

"Your kindness will not be in vain" Beautiful..... Andromeda Heights makes me cry. And... We let the stars go free. LOL . Nobody writes like you Paddy.

[@trikeytry1114]

Wow! - My goodness Paddy, how you’ve still got it and some!!!! 🎼

[@jonbuscall8901]

Simply stunning. Thanks Paddy (and Keith) for sharing this. More, please.

[@adrienneleeds3262]

So heart touching...... Prefab its more than true words...touches the soul and heart

[@PATROUXAMBIENTMUSIC]

I bought all his music creation as soon I heard his voice and fantastic and inventive music first time many years ago , great man singer and composer ..and still now as I can see .Thanks for the sharing Keith :-)

[@featherinthewind333]

beautiful, what a voice, what a melody

[@stueybonzo]

Thanks for this Keith and Paddy. What a fabulous way to start the weekend with new music from our legend!

[@dreamernv]

we need to see more from Paddy nowdays...we miss him !!!!!

[@two-time-champ]

Simply - thank you, Paddy.

[@heyrobwilcox]

It's November 6, 2024 - we're right back to where we started when Paddy was kind enough and inspired to share this song with all of us. I hope some of you find a similar solace in listening to this song.

[@antonioruizasumendi4904]

What a beautiful song Paddy! your music will never die, that's for sure!!

[@peterdean9489]

Some people just never lose it. Brilliant.

[@philipbonner6486]

Wonderful singer and songwriter.

[@jasonhicks4545]

Thank you, Paddy. A very beautiful song.

[@thebohemian.]

A beautiful voice has Paddy. A fan since a teenager in the 80s.

[@ags5486]

Paddy, thank you for all the music you made and will make.

[@cobaltblueink]

Patty, your music made my life great. Thank you Brother from a different mother.