Prefab Sprout - When Love Breaks Down (Old Grey Whistle Test Live 1985)

[@briancoyne6700]

This is my favorite version of theirs on the internet. No lip-synching. All REAL. So great!!

[@tomredman5411]

It’s weird how time works,never used to like this much when I was younger,but just love it now…superb

[@natgodley]

His little modest guitar solos are just gorgeous.

[@AW-kr9fl]

This is perfection. The lyrics are incredible.

[@Paul-lf1bq]

I trawl the megahertz for songs like this.

[@paddydaddyo]

I was working in a record store in a sleepy little seaside town in Maine when “Two Wheels Good” was released. It was one of the first CDs we played in our new player, and I immediately became a HUGE fan of this band. I turned a LOT of folks on to them, and I honestly still listen to the album to this day. Thanks for the upload!

[@zacetto]

…..Then I hope you have heard the acoustic version of Steve McQueen.

[@Troubadour1681]

I hadn't until I've just read your comment. ​@@zacetto

[@zacetto]

@@Troubadour1681 …..it blew me away. Hope you enjoy as much as I did/do. My dream is to find this at a record fair on vinyl. I think it was only promotional material.

[@junkyardangel2]

Heavenly harmonies from Wendy ❤❤❤

[@springsilver9383]

What a voice!!!

[@FL8mileshigh1]

This live presentation from the Old Grey Whistle Test is better than the studio version.

[@sirarthurfiggis]

Agreed, studio version is great, but Paddy is *on* in this video

[@stuartcarr3660]

don't agree with that comment

[@nervo6321]

Just fabulous...Paddy was such a great songwriter and probably still is...

[@aenkc1103]

Simply one of the best bands ever

[@juniorjunior4087]

the song that made me a prefab sprout fan for the last 30 plus years.

[@markdawson-smith1950]

One of Co. Durham's absolute all-time best.

[@JJørgensen]

Many thanks for upload this. Absolutely perfect, no difference between studio record and live performance. No, this is not a playback, this is pure talent of all the band members with genius Paddy on the top.

[@nothinglastsforever77]

Totally agree.

[@moondog303]

This is so good! What a great live performance. Such an amazing song.

[@andrewb293]

Probably the best version i have found. Wow. Just wow. Paint the town!!

[@dallrevenge9256]

When I first heard "Bonny" I knew this was a great band. His voice and the harmony of the band are astounding. I rushed out and bought the cassette hoping they weren't a one-hit wonder only to find out it's not a bad song on this album. Took me a while to start liking "Desire as" but it caught on. So many great songs over the years like " Cars and Girls" and "I Remember That" are classics. Great songwriting.

[@rugby721]

Amazing Song! Amazing Band! Old school For Life!

[@clivethereddevil3178]

I don't care what anybody thinks but the best music was made in the 1980s. If I could go back and revisit any year in my life it would be 1985.

[@aviratica6370]

That was a very good year!

[@sandgrownun66]

An excellent performance of probably one of the best songs of the 80's.

[@HugoEdgardoNoyolaJimenez]

This song take back on time,,,when there was people that doesn't exist anymore, but still living in my memories

[@stuartwray6175]

This song takes me back in time, to when there were people that no longer exist but linger on in my memories.

[@delstocks9738]

A beautifully sad tune from my youth. Fantastic! Thanks for uploading

[@simonmannick8389]

OMG this a Classic song played live. STUNNING! Thank you PADDY1

[@larrytheflyer]

❤

[@Keith19563]

Love this group, perfection.

[@JohnDurkin-mh4wn]

This song stings me like a gravel burn on my heart ♥️ don’t ever let the one you truly love go because once it’s gone it’s gone and you’ll be lost and lonely like me and trust me you really don’t want to be here 💔

[@Absoluteabyssalfluidcharger]

God bless and keep you

[@JohnDurkin-mh4wn]

@@Absoluteabyssalfluidcharger thank you so much 🙏

[@roblyons6232]

fantastic vocals

[@fielesceptico]

Una calidad difícilmente igualable. No me cansaré de escucharlos, jamás!

[@frankalfar]

Man forgot about this tune.....love it...

[@janetalee443]

Love this music, I was 25 back in 1985 💙

[@greglyons2526]

Amazing

[@simonstuart1325]

beautiful song ,classic

[@jeffglass7348]

Wonderful gives me chills!!!

[@eastbay_bay]

Paddy should have been a household name here in the states. Thank you for posting. Two Wheels Good a snapshot of a great time in my life.

[@guinnesstrail6799]

He’s known in my house, it’s all that matters.

[@Atom-56]

This sounds absolutely amazing! Best version I've heard, Thanks for this👍

[@NoName-eo2mv]

This song has struck a chord, a girl who was probably my first love, dumped me out of nowhere in September 97 and never found out why or spoke to her again 😭

[@JC-zw9vs]

So tight. Must be difficult to make it so effortless.

[@rachelbrough8160]

Fantastic live performance. I've loved this band for so long. Saw them live years ago and they were perfection.

[@robrobertson4964]

What a beautiful song

[@miguelmartinezdelacruz9392]

Perfect live performance

[@andrewsandercock6960]

Absolutely fabulous well done all.

[@Jerkcurb1]

Timeless

[@Kukisan24]

Genius!!

[@lyndaframe1986]

Outstanding 🎶 music 🎶 ❤ I saw them in Edinburgh wow 🎶and I remember the romance of that time ❤

[@lotsofhats3224]

Wonderfuckingful!!!

[@35sixer]

Just incredible music.. Love this live version.

[@williamthelast1]

Saw them in Paris- France , they were so good !!

[@JimmySlacksack]

a tears inducing song like no other

[@icaro6982]

Te rompe el alma

[@andreahooper80]

Takes me back to my teens 😊

[@pauldaly3952]

Perfection.

[@alexmelli8253]

Cheers for the upload!

[@ranjitb68]

Thanks for the upload .. brilliant

[@harlendevraak1202]

Prefab Sprout is one of the few bands whose albums I have on casette tape, vinyl and CD.

[@classiccarssp]

Incredible❤

[@brewster84067]

This song hurts it so good.

[@lotsofhats3224]

Holy shmolly that was awesome!!

[@harriheinsoo]

mmm. that fade out.

[@osmardoprado3154]

Isso que é música ,amanzing song

[@osmardoprado3154]

Finalmente consegui achar esse som ,maravilhoso

[@jonnys66]

Almost exactly the same as the studio version if not better…the mark of true talent and artistry. Sublime songwriting !

[@nilobeebee]

Snow Patrol had a version. Deserving.

[@robertsmith421]

Love Prefab Sprout

[@edmundau-yeung9598]

In a just world they should be household names superstar

[@WESSERPARAQUAT]

Quality Song

[@maxbest904]

Simplemente perfecto...inigualables..!!

[@roseadams5362]

I loved Paddy's voice. Still do of course ❤

[@frankieodonovan6186]

Still great

[@christophermorrow8951]

This really is wonderful. It hurts a little that even though I was in my 20s during the 80s I never heard of them 'til a year or so ago. I would love to have been along for the ride.

[@SP-yl1qz]

I was 12 when this was recorded. I wish I could go back and do it again - I hate the time I'm in.

[@Jabberstax]

Everybody does. Life was better in the 80s & 90s

[@Wendyj55]

This too shall pass. Faith, hope, charity to you 🧡🧡

[@spurv]

One word: restraint.

[@TOMKHOMION]

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@evanjazzista]

Sublime! Perhaps even better than the studio take. Those little phrases Paddy plays on guitar at the very end, so shy and elegant, they sound like he looks, if you will. Who's on keyboards?

[@jonnyric7326]

❤

[@icaro6982]

Bonita…

[@WESSERPARAQUAT]

Eyes on Wendy , like f dinner plates!

[@vzuljevic]

Nunca se si están en vivo o con playback. El sonido siempre es perfecto.

[@cuchillxs]

En este video están tocando en vivo

[@trevorcolgan7468]

Paddy is a genius... and that chick in the red raincoat situation. She’s probably sixty odd by now. But I’m still game 🤣🤣😭😭❤️❤️

[@charlesbull6188]

Sorry I keep saying it but Wendy oh Wendy

[@gahgahgahd00]

2:41 randy from trailer park boys

[@charlesbull6188]

Along with the style council they made real music in the 80s the rest just shit

[@MrNextdoorscat]

well said mate

[@richardfairlamb9728]

Not so, you’re forgetting the great Talk Talk.

[@drummercouk]

Who's on drums?

[@danberkman8227]

More than likely Neil Conti

[@ranjitb68]

Neil Conti

[@MrNextdoorscat]

the drummer

[@UGPVlogsLA]

Oh dear god.. 🤣 the female backing singer sounds like she's participating in a cat fight. 😂 however, music is still awesome... 4:35 mins and Charlie sounds much better!! 😂😂😂

[@JC-vs7oo]

Belter

[@rupertvandervell]

Oh yes! But what the fuck is she wearing?

[@stuartwray6175]

See Spandau Ballet, or Bowie's backing singers at Live Aid...same year as this, 1985. Loose fitting satin/silk, gloves, brooches, bangles, pearls, was the trend. Wendy Smith's outfit here, is comparatively understated.

[@colinargentblunstone]

Hate to say it, but The Zombies did it better.

[@stuartwray6175]

I didn't know there was a Zombies version.👍🏻

[@colshythecomedian]

They had two good songs. 99% of their songs were garbage.

[@thomasmc1404]

Out of curiosity what’s their other good song?

[@trevordistance4170]

@@thomasmc1404 It could easily be any of the following: - King Of Rock 'n' Roll (silly, feel-good pop; more than likely what the OP was referring to). - Cars And Girls (again, solid pop, but with that wispy wistfulness that they do oh-so well). - Bonny (stop-start, groovy pop with wonderful production). - Looking For Atlantis (again, rock-solid, driving pop music). - Wild Horses (I'm biased, but the song I was singing to myself, out loud, when a teenage crush walked around the corner, made eye-contact, and floored me). - We Let The Stars Go (Come on... I mean, if you don't have a moment like this to look back on, don't you wish you did?). - Doo Wop In Harlem (a personal favourite, as the song that allowed me to connect with how I felt, as a teenager alone in my bedroom, the night of the first time I knew someone who died). Find fault if you like, but be prepared to surrender a part of your soul in the process). And yes, I'm still in love with Wendy Smith.

[@therealdannyross1982]

@@trevordistance4170 Faron young and Johnny Johnny

[@icaro6982]

Bonita…