Prefab Sprout - Looking for Atlantis

[@fredrikbolms709]

We're an exclusive club, lovers of Prefab. They are the greatest band ever, yet we are few. It's strange.

[@I_Have_The_Most_Japanese_Music]

It was an America-focused band that couldn't get a foothold in America.

[@BilisNegra]

@@I_Have_The_Most_Japanese_Music How was it America-focused? Could you expand that view?

[@I_Have_The_Most_Japanese_Music]

@@BilisNegra British musicians tend to be obsessed with the Blues and Soul music anyway but the most heartbreaking illustration here was naming one of their albums Steve McQueen, then being forced by his estate to change the name to Two Wheels Good in the States. Three other album names reference America, six singles, and I don't know how many other songs. He certainly ignored trends in English music.

[@matthew4694]

“Two Wheels Good” actually, and I agree, Paddy was fascinated with America as a milieu or inspiration for creative writing.

[@jean-erictateia3273]

You are not alone ,friend .I' m sure that we are numbers all around the World .PREFAB SPROUT is One of my favourite UK POP BAND since a long ,long Time .The New Generation don't know them as US , alas ,it' s really a pity...But Extrem Goodies as PREFAB SPROUT are Timeless and remain forever in our Minds and Hearts and one Day ,things will change when the young people will be able to see the Difference on Musical Quality and REAL TALENT...

[@pietrolazzari4690]

I'd say the greatest pop band of all time. To this day I still listen to their songs

[@ThePetraKelly]

absolutely

[@DiegoGuerraPaez]

My favourite band of all time. Prebaf Sprout's music is my guide and it is my spirituality, I love his songs that transport me to magical places. I love Prefab Sprout and Paddy is a unique genius

[@mariofaraco7204]

I m addicted to this song

[@stephaneclouet484]

Comme cela que je les ai découvert...en 1991 Je les aime...c'est mon Groupe de coeur....J'aurais tant aimer les voir une fois en concert en France

[@jacquesledu2341]

On en est tous là ; impossible à recommencer !!!

[@johnkauppi7078]

I love this song. Reminds me of a gentler time.

[@francishughes542]

Jeez, Paddy is an excellent songwriter, he chooses exactly the right words, everything seems to fit perfectly, Prefab Sprout have got so many catchy tracks, & its all because of Paddy, he is a fantastic lyricist, & vastly underated.

[@deserteagle7032]

3 decades and I got this playing on repeat 😃

[@seppoinnanen5577]

The band that made impossibly perfect pop music

[@thomasconway631]

But,yet, unpretentious !

[@karenamore-mueller2007]

Absolutely perfect. Paddy sings with such passion. I feel the lyrics and melodies deep in my soul and love their songs more and more with each listen. One of the few bands that I pine over the fact that I’ll never see live.

[@jean-erictateia3273]

ABSOLUTELY ,Friend...

[@JamesFox-x1b]

Every piece of music they have recorded is quite simply mesmerising.

[@lasseberglund3927]

This is as good today as it was back in the days. The Album is one of the Greatest ever.

[@jean-erictateia3273]

extrem and best MUSICAL GOODIES remain always THE BEST Forever ,Friend and more ,TIMELESS...

[@alliloul50]

I was born to love prefab sprout

[@LecyPereiraSousa]

Me too. I do not know how to explain.

[@toulousetowin9085]

Every record they made is a jewel.

[@bernardbaker6803]

A costume jewel............

[@fredrikbolms709]

Yes. It's amazing. Paddy was on a roll for sure.

[@mexicanson]

True.

[@ruipinto6506]

@@fredrikbolms709 a

[@jean-erictateia3273]

My GOD ! Somebody think the Same thing as me ,during all these decades .GREAT !

[@tramlad2]

Their success is so far short of where it deserves to be, these guys should have ruled the world, their music stands the test of time today, love them still after 30 odd years Paddy is the man............you want a song with meaning, he's the guy.

[@PaulSmith-rt4cz]

They do rule. All intelligent music lovers have them in their top ten.

[@jean-erictateia3273]

Completely ,Friend .I couldn' t say better .It' s TRUE !

[@999minimal]

They were just too good to rule the world.

[@richardpainter287]

Wendy Smith 😍😍😍

[@lovetroublecat]

Mm Paris smith 🥹

[@uwehelming6565]

One of the most underrated Band's forever.... Greats from Germany...

[@stephenbailey6709]

Prefab Sprout find your volcano, just listen to them. Brilliant.

[@clubsport9118]

Paddy - one of (the?) most underrated songwriters on the planet ? Such fluid melodies, epic contra harmonies... timeless

[@neurometrik]

Nope, he is very highly rated by the UK press. Paddy and Green Gartside of Scritti Politti are both well respected wordsmiths.

[@canberrawarmuseum8290]

Such meaningful lyrics too👁️

[@bernardbaker6803]

@@neurometrik Cxxp. PF considered totally lame/wet/bloodless. Siouxie - " Stepford Wives music" Time Out "Feed this man steak now" NME "another slab of po faced nothingness". AVOID!

[@BilisNegra]

Not underrated at all in the McQueen/Memphis/Jordan era. Not so celebrated later on.

[@Drcmanila]

yes just thinking the same listening to 'i remember that' highly under rated

[@jean-erictateia3273]

AGAIN ,another listenning to this BRIGHT MUSICAL JEWEL .it' s always a GREAT PLEASURE to taste to PURE TALENT of ONE of my Favourite WONDERFUL POP BAND between the BEST...

[@PappyHab]

Pop Brilliance. Paddy just knows how to write a great song.

[@mellotronin54]

How come such a great band is forgotten. They need a renaissance . Genius Pop songs.

[@francishughes2016]

WOW Prefab Sprout were a brilliant band, it Paddy,s lyrics, they are just briliant, poignant, timeless, & fantastic. If it was,nt for the fact that he did not want to tour, the could have been a really huge band. They are just Fantastic.

[@philippehelvadjian5506]

Wow🤩

[@stephenbailey6709]

You,ll never find Atlantis, until you listen to PREFAB SPROUT.

[@strictlynorton]

Dolby really understood where the band wanted to be sonically. Such a good single from a landmark album.

[@markofsaltburn]

I think he understood where they could go, but I don't think Paddy could have foreseen before 1984 that he would have ended up with such an unlikely producer. One of the great things about both of the Dolby-produced albums is that they haven't aged at all, unlike so many other records typical of the period.

[@charliegeorge.]

The subtle chanting of monks on Michael heard with decent headphones is sublime.

[@johntronolone8186]

Being a Pisces and water lover this song resonates with me on a deep level. Love them as soon as I got turned on to them, Paddy is a great artist and incredible songwriter. Long live PFS, you were ahead of your time and your music is timeless !

[@johnb.9806]

My friend met Wendy once many many years ago. He told her that her voice was breathless, and she replied, thank you.

[@UncleDeadly1031]

Wow, what a story XD

[@duanedurkan3565]

The best songwriter of all time. I don't need to die to see God coz I've already seen him on earth. Thanks for the brilliance.

[@almack572]

Just spent an hour in the bath watching Prefab Sprout videos and my toothache has gone. Scared to stop watching now!

[@duanedurkan3565]

Absolutely fantastic song. Written by the genius Paddy Mc Aloon and performed brilliantly by this wonderfully talented band

[@jean-erictateia3273]

I' m TOTALLY Agree with You ,Friend ,they are so TALENTED and Paddy will always be a PURE GENIUS...

[@duanedurkan3565]

@@jean-erictateia3273 The best of the best. Martin is going singing all the hits in the UK soon. It's going to be brilliant. Paddy and the band are very precious. I enjoyed every minute of their wonderful lyrics and music. It wasn't all Paddy. Everyone brought wonderful quality to the table.

[@jean-erictateia3273]

@@duanedurkan3565 Hi ! Duane .You' re completely right ,Friend . PREFAB SPROUT is precious and There' s a Hope in their legacy. Have a Good Time and take care of you...

[@duanedurkan3565]

@@jean-erictateia3273 Their music means a lot to a lot of people. It's unlikely we'll ever get to see them live again but we can still enjoy their quality music anytime we need it. All the best Jean. You've great taste in music. Long may you enjoy it👍

[@richardphillips6392]

Great to see Paddy and Wendy out jogging together, like a proper couple.

[@calmkenny4175]

A perfect opening track on a classic album.

[@lelabotoxique]

Criminally underrated.

[@neurometrik]

Nope, not underrated at all. Paddy is very highly respected by the UK press. Go back into the archives and read a few NMEs, Melody Makers and Q magazine reviews of their albums.

[@nitedreamer23]

Virtually unknown in the states. When you find a fan, it's like being part of a secret club.

[@TheLMC323]

Agreed!

[@ronbuil6923]

@@neurometrik still underrated dude. Their official VEVO page has like 20k followers (at least it did before they were featured in a number of Netflix films) It is so rare to find a fan in the US that the only one I've met I plan to marry lol.

[@ronbuil6923]

not simply because she's a prefab fan, for the record*

[@DrBryanCronin]

Used to play this track LOUD every time I was approaching Montauk for my annual vacation. !!!!!

[@DrBryanCronin]

Prefab is my go-to every time I go to Montauk!

[@markofsaltburn]

“Meet me at Montauk”.

[@ianbruce892]

Wow!! Paddy looks so young...😊🎉 such a cool song 🤘👏🎶😎

[@garyporter-smith9658]

The Sprouts and Dolby on production . SUBLIMBE.

[@daraghmorrissey]

THANK YOU youtube. I've loved this band for years but had no idea they made so many videos for their middle to last albums. Paddy and Wendy look great and they are an incredible band.

[@stephenbailey6709]

You should be Loving someone, musically it's got to be Prefab Sprout. You,ve found Atlantis. Enjoy.

[@0rganfarmer]

This song is amazing. I know Prefab’s videos get knocked on but I kind of like how they are both of their time and step out of it as well. Wendy Smith is great on this track too.

[@GlenFerrisMusic]

1:54, that fill by Neil is simply awesome.....perfect choked hi-hat.......drumming genius!

[@jaolin6042]

Yes! Always loved that part.

[@hyena131]

@GF It's basic as fukc.

[@jaolin6042]

@@hyena131 Great! Maybe you could supply us with a top-10 list of songs that use that fill.

[@hyena131]

@@jaolin6042 Terrible, terrible rhetoric part on your part, dear. Quite simply, it was a very ordinary piece of drumming and nothing special. End of story so calm down, fangirl.

[@jaolin6042]

@@hyena131 Oh, everything is very calm and nice here, kiddo. But then again, I'm not a bitter amateur drummer.

[@Pascal-vf7yv]

Paddy et le groupe n'ont jamais eu la reconnaissance qu'ils auraient dû avoir. Il a toujours été en avance sur son temps. Il est et restera un de mes groupes préféré.

[@thomasjean-marc3183]

Absolument. Et ce titre, loin d'être leur plus connu, le prouve une nouvelle fois !

[@ianbruce892]

This song is just PERFECT!!❤🎉🤩 so cool, Paddy I salute you and the Sprouts!!👀👏🙏🤘🎸🎷🎺🎻🥁🎵🎶

[@olivierfabre6833]

Mon dieu que j’aimais cette chanson trop peu diffusée en France à l’époque. Ah la pop ! Le meilleur que l’Angleterre ait produit !

[@WarpedRecord]

Unbridled joy - a literate and lovely love song with killer wit and hooks.

[@WarpedRecord]

Clever, evocative lyrics, expert musicianship and pristine production. Prefab Sprout always reaches me, no matter how far away I am.

[@bumgrape]

Just bought Jordan the come back on vinyl. Just sounds amazing, brilliant tracks and song writing.

[@garyfowkes8794]

JTC a songwriting masterpiece

[@juanbauti2329]

Still a masterpiece.

[@pauldd7033]

This album Jordan: The Comeback, is excellent 👍

[@massimoruiu7366]

Fantastica band

[@eiderglast]

I tried the bass line... man, that was solid! one key all through out, the dexterity of martin mcalloon is amazing!

[@MegaDR57]

Génial !!! Bravo

[@PappyHab]

Brilliant Pop Mastery. Doesnt get much better than this. I love this album so much and I encourage all to give it a listen. 1990 what a banger of a year for English/UK bands, 1st 2nd 3rd albums. You easily could name 50 seriously good UK bands that were making a name for themselves in those 2 years. This album is an English masterpiece that should be listened to over and over again.

[@la7dfa]

This album is just getting better for every time you listen. Wonderful!

[@kinggreen5424]

Its as of every second sounds the best it could possibly be. Probably the best 'pop' album ever produced

[@andrewvillone5995]

For sure the best pop album ever written! Who the hell else writes songs like Paddy does on Jordan. Just mind blowing and dig the Thomas Dolby production, everything and the kitchen sink.

[@officerchachi3857]

@@andrewvillone5995 Gonna have to disagree with you there.... because I think Steve McQueen is just a bit better

[@gedofgont1006]

Perfectly crafted pop music and utterly brilliant lyrics. Paddy you unsung(!) hero!!

[@leonardos.1538]

Diese fantastische Musik ist eine universelle Sprache , die wir alle verstehen ! Ich fühle mich mit der Welt verbunden.

[@bernarddowling6475]

Love this album, reminds me of a girl who tried to break my heart. Needless to say she didn't . She's gone... but this album lives on. Well done Paddy and Mary 😋

[@thomasjean-marc3183]

Encore un excellent titre de ce trop méconnu groupe, scandaleusement sous estimé lors de son age d'or au début des années 90. Le talent de Paddy McAloon crève l'écran pourtant !

[@laurentforlini9759]

Année 80 et d'accord avec tes propos

[@jean-erictateia3273]

Above all,a Genius in Music Universe.Thanks a billion times to Paddy,Wendy ,Martin and Neil.Please,come back...

[@drumsoclock3312]

Brilliant pop music. happy days.

[@torstenfechner]

One of my favorite songs,ever.Greetings from Berlin.(Fechi's design factory)

[@RS-os7wm]

Fantastic band , just love everything they’ve done

[@colefortier]

NEW FAVORITE BAND

[@LaurentChaverlange]

They saved my life ;)

[@petergiordano1746]

Ditto. I'll put their albums on my must buy list.

[@glennstevens3921]

They've been my new favorite band for 34 years now. Paddy kept reinventing them each album. So many 80s music aficionados missed this gem of a band.

[@tonilealramirez3518]

I miss this amazing king of music...

[@norwegianzound]

Toñi Leal Ramirez ....Try a guy from Canada called Justin Bieber. He's knocking out quality tunes.

[@mariavalverdesanchez8832]

The intro is superb,

[@ericrose3877]

So many historical, valid references that brings to the fore that PADDY KNOWS.

[@jeanpilastre2848]

Meilleur morceau de Prefab Sprout . Un chef d'oeuvre !

[@echorich]

Pop perfection!

[@stephenbailey6709]

Brilliant I found Atlantis in this song.

[@Charlosduncan]

I love most of their albums, but man, Do I love Jordan the comeback, is such an special album for me, is so beautiful, I can't explain the joy it brings me to listen to it

[@franckloddo9739]

brillant j ecoute toujours paddy est un compositeur de genie

[@ronaldboonstra4834]

Makes me feel young again

[@markdouglas668]

Paddy! Always heroic with lyrics & melody!

[@stephenbailey6709]

Prefab Sprout, brilliant , imaginative, visionary MUSIC. What more could you ask for. Please don't say Take That. No compromise.

[@pedrochazarrabernabe633]

One of my favourite songs ever

[@gender-e.Sometimes.]

Los mejores coros que he oído en mi vida.

[@apexscape]

just discovering their music and Saint Etienne. so fucking good

[@basehead617]

Never heard them spoken together before, but two of my favorites!

[@MrBridgemania]

Ryan L Blue Nile, Talk Talk

[@ronaldboonstra4834]

Still....so good

[@PaulSmith-rt4cz]

The greatest uk band since the Beatles.

[@thomasconway631]

Now that's sayin' something !

[@silviopazzo]

Stupenda, come tutti i pezzi degli Sprout..

[@seagreentangerine2065]

Paddy is referred to often, he is exceptionally recognised by many, he's so humble too and that's another quality he has!

[@benjaminmitchell5345]

Brilliant!

[@Wolkori44]

Ich liebe dieses Lied.

[@slowstone72]

Great song.

[@joratner1198]

First song I ever heard from them - love it so much!!

[@markdawson-smith1950]

Absolutely love this to bits. Will visit Langley Park on my (22,500 mile / 36,000+km) return trip to the UK next month :-)

[@GH-yp3vd]

Ma préférée de ce groupe Et cette chanteuse m a fait rever

[@burnsport1]

Masterclass

[@glenstevenson9274]

This a fantastic record xx 💖 💖

[@fredloizeau2415]

J'adore j'adore j'adoreeeee ...... 🤙🏹💕🌹

[@Fabimartin1]

I ❤ this song.

[@vandovalentim16]

Sensacional essa banda

[@johnswift500]

Nice hear more of Wendy’s voice on this track

[@marcsabat5482]

One of my favorite song!!

[@WESSERPARAQUAT]

SUPER Melody , Paddy deserves the title Genius, super stuff

[@libertelibre]

I love this group !

[@fabouilletacconi1097]

in 2020 soon, prefab is one of the best of my playlist in the same time like David Bowie and p.Gabriel

[@benjaming4336]

How about 2021

[@miguelgaldonmoragues]

I AGREE WITH YOU. GREETINGS FROM SPAIN 🧡🇪🇸

[@philippehelvadjian5506]

I love prefab sprout

[@finnglynn9344]

Great band great feel good song .golden calf by them is one of the best songs I have ever heard.

[@AntonyWild-k1d]

I love the band and tomorrow night Sat 26 Oct 24 I am going to see Martin Macaloon in Manchester having seen him sjupport Thomas Dolby this year