Reaction by PSYCHE The Stranglers Golden Brown Restored Music Video

[@davet6079]

One of those unique songs that stayed in your brain from the first time you hear it.

[@matthewgabbard6415]

If you think that about this one wait till you come across “Peaches.” Another one of theirs

[@davet6079]

@@matthewgabbard6415 Know it well and couldn't agree more.

[@nigeldye8798]

For a punk band that was a very melodic song definitely my genre of music very good choice

[@James-wj8eq]

They preceded punk but found punks liked their brashness and rebellious attitude. Hence, they were able to musically navigate their way through genres.

[@nightonthetiles8833]

Some songs can transport you elsewhere, this is one of them

[@predeterminedmeat5024]

Just like what its about ;)

[@127cmore]

Absolutely amazing song 🎵 ❤️ 😍 👌 ♥️, but it was from 1982. I remember dancing to this in my Metalwork class as a 14 year old boy in Scotland.

[@psycheinc-theSLC]

Thanks fir your comment. Yes its an amazing song. I actually 'corrected' the date in the description which no one reads, bless. The song came out in 1981.

[@127cmore]

@Psyche Inc. - The Simplicity Lifestyle Channel January 1982, single released. I was fortunate enough to see them play in my hometown in Scotland. I was amazed at their skill as musicians and very close to them while they played Golden Brown. Highlight of the show infact. 😇🥰😇🥰😇🥰😇🥰

[@psycheinc-theSLC]

@@127cmore thanks 127cmore - I'm envious. It states 1981 on Google?

[@psycheinc-theSLC]

@@127cmore Here's the link of the Stranglers interview - it says 1981 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYTMoH9ul8ZjeNE

[@fredmila]

Oh yes, I was surprised when she said 70's

[@Germanarchie]

When I listened to Golden Brown for the very first time, early in the morning on a cold winter day in 1987, I was so grateful that it helped me forget my school problems for 3 minutes. Now I have listened to it more than a thousand times, as one of the very few melodies who can take me to another world whenever real life gets ugly.

[@99tosign99]

This record is so strangely beautiful and hypnotic as you said - I did not study how good it was in February 1982 when it reached number 2 but now the re-discovery will stay with me forever. I suddenly find the need to repeat it over and over again because it is so melodically addictive.

[@NowVs1980s]

Love love love this song. So hypnotic, oddly stirring and unique. ✨👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💜🌺

[@jono.pom-downunder]

This is Heroin for the soul, loved this song from day one it takes me back to simpler times.

[@psycheinc-theSLC]

100% Jono 🌹

[@ultimatespinach]

Excellent reaction Psyche. The Stranglers were one of those groups that seemed to hang around the fringes and were very difficult to categorize and that's precisely why I liked them so much. Golden Brown is my second favourite song of theirs and I love the counterpoint of the harpsichord, very unique in popular music. My favourite song of theirs is a little more pop oriented, it's called Skin Deep, it has a catchy hook and is very melodic!

[@psycheinc-theSLC]

I love this comment ❤️

[@steve3291]

Who would have thought a punk band singing about heroin would use a harpsichord. The song has a very hypnotic feel to it. The performance scenes were filmed in very exotic London at the Leighton House Museum in Holland Park. This was also used in the filming of the video for Gold by Spandau Ballet in 1983.

[@psycheinc-theSLC]

Great comments 🌹

[@finylvinyl66]

They were never a punk band.

[@predeterminedmeat5024]

​@@finylvinyl66 Post punk.

[@ExUSSailor]

@@finylvinyl66 If you mistakenly associate punk with a specific sound, you have a point. However, punk was NEVER a specific sound. Punk is an ethos, a philosophy. Just because a band doesn't fit your narrow view of what punk is supposed to be, doesn't mean they aren't.

[@robins.2749]

pre-punk@@finylvinyl66

[@jimmysmith5418]

Neeevvvvveerrr a, never a frown with golden brown 😊

[@halldorra]

Hi Psyche,so glad you give the Strangles the attention they deserve

[@OldWolflad]

Love your expression when you said you thought it was about you.....very endearing in a lovely way. Great choice of song!

[@tscully1504]

This song captures (wonderfully) the adventurish attitude towards music in those days.

[@serious-cyrusnoelan8127]

Dear Heroin, R.I.P. Sincerely, Fentanyl…

[@psycheinc-theSLC]

🎯

[@MrSirusDvirus]

Jet black ( R.I.P) when asked about its meaning said it was about toast ;-)

[@planekrazy1795]

Been a fan of The Stranglers since day 1 a much underrated band. Always a much deeper meaning with their songs. Heroin has been the inspiration for many a song over the years.

[@planekrazy1795]

Perfect Day by Lou Reed is as good if not better.

[@Paultjepaul422]

unique melodically beautiful tones and rhythm! They don't make this anymore these days. The big question is WHY not?

[@psycheinc-theSLC]

🤷🏽‍♀️

[@Lspacehopper]

Music company didn't want to release this. They thought it was no good, because people couldn't dance to it. Amazing track and it's about heroin AND a woman.

[@Paultjepaul422]

@@Lspacehopper forbidden these days.

[@Michelle-yw1lv]

Will you stop talking about the heroin thing - God !

[@rian202003]

I have to subscribe to you after you reviewed this, one of my all time favourites.

[@viewing9684]

Gosh you are beautiful miss. The right golden brown ;) God bless. Great reaction. Yes this song is made to feel like on that stuff… Great song and melody.

[@psycheinc-theSLC]

🕊🌹

[@lastfirst5689]

I remember being surprised at the time that this went into the UK charts. It was rumoured that it was about h3roin but then again nice n sleazy went into the charts back then. I enjoyed this blast from the past. RIP Mr Greenfield, RIP Mr Black

[@psycheinc-theSLC]

I love this comment ❤

[@ballaholic118]

The band in an interview said it was about heroin. Was number 2 in charts and the week after expected to be number one, however one of the band members told the press what the song was really about and people hated that and it never made number 1

[@robplazzman6049]

I was living in Berlin at the time, working as a storeman for the Royal Signals at the Olympic Stadium. British Forces Broadcasting radio (BFB) had it voted it Single of the Year by it's listeners, which, considering the military's view on drugs at the time, was also a bit of a surprise!

[@tomhirons7475]

what a tune this is, about heroin if i am correct, But a great tune, thx.

[@soultraveller5027]

Leaving aside the subject matter of the song Only the British could have written a song with such a fantastic Melody so unique sounding

[@lawrencebreach6657]

music by Dave Brubeck American jazzi piano player with take 5 band

[@ddboland1]

Great song! But it first came out in late 81 on the band's 6th studio album - La Folie - then released as a single a few months later in early 82.

[@jamesbullock3259]

I love the song!

[@tonykeggin8906]

See also the album Feline- very melodic . I've like Stranglers in all their musical styles even the heavy bass/keyboard pub rock 76/77 stuff. Great band. I'd suggest Too Precious off the album Dreamtime too. Golden Brown yes- epic!!

[@deanmaynard8256]

When you talk about hearing older tunes I have to wonder if you have one of those Dorian Grey style paintings in your attic that ages for you!!!

[@psycheinc-theSLC]

I love this comment ❤️

[@iamnotarobot2378]

Unfortunately a song about heroin addiction hence the dreamy, hypnotic vibe.

[@iain860]

Why would you not think it was about you? Ignore the stories, suppositions and say-so.... Sgoinneal 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💖

[@psycheinc-theSLC]

🤗

[@rosemaryjessop4045]

I agree with your comments. It is a great song. I also love this video too, we'll forget about the original theme and just enjoy it in our own zone.❤

[@SmartK8]

Myfavourite song about hard drugs.

[@planekrazy1795]

It's good but Perfect Day by Lou Reed is my favourite on the subject.

[@Daniel-ef3tk]

Your candor and pleasant demeanor earned you a subscriber today.

[@rog2849]

One of those great 80s tune RIEP jet black / David greenfield

[@alex-E7WHU]

Their version of "walk on by" is sublime.

[@graemekeable8461]

Absolutely magnificent track. Really demonstrated their incredible musicianship

[@finylvinyl66]

The great track was released in the early Eighties.

[@giorgiopalmas7934]

Waltzinblck and Strange Little Girl mesmerizing as well.

[@willieluncheonette5843]

Please people.....this song is not about heroin, it's about opium

[@James-wj8eq]

Morrocan brown...those were the days! Chaise longue, sun beating down and no one to interupt me!

[@davidbrook7503]

It came out in the 80s.

[@steamgent4592]

I like the harpsichord

[@psycheinc-theSLC]

Me too SteamGent

[@alana8863]

Great song, and pity it wasn't about you! Pretend that it is, though!

[@psycheinc-theSLC]

You're so right Alan 😁. I almost fainted when it was explained to me what it was about 😄🙈. Oh my -so funny 🌹

[@hoopy67]

It was released in the early 80s.

[@admiralbillom7559]

hugh cornwell does a great mariarchi version of this.

[@santfekuss]

Released in 1981, a hit in 1982.

[@Theremedialgash]

Firstly, there's no way that you are old enough to remember this, backhanded compliment - I'm sorry. Secondly I am thankful that I have always been terrified of needles, I am a recovering alchie, but Heroin must be great right? I've seen many many people spiral down on golden brown - mostly smoking dirty , cheap stuff when they'd run out of veins to puncture - again, no judgement just thankful my addiction didn't go that way. The Stranglers were great, there's a story about drinky Chef Keith Floyd popping over from Bristol to get Huw out of Jail here in Cardiff.- might be apocryphal, but is a good story. Lovely stuff x

[@halldorra]

Ultra talented guys

[@carloslfc1892]

Not from the seventies Golden Brown came out in 81.

[@CosMosArtistry2016]

Hey there Psyche, that's a a blast from the past. Here is a video explaining about The Stranglers and also the song Golden Brown that you may enjoy, Much love, Rich. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYTMoH9ul8ZjeNE

[@psycheinc-theSLC]

Thanks CMA - I'lll try and view it when I get time - and to think I thought the song was for me 🙄🤦🏽‍♀😂 🌹p.s. I just watched it - very good - as he said 'people like the romance of the song' (like me! )obviously without realising that it's about Heroin He also said you had to be stone cold sober to be creative - (not verbatim) - so true. Brilliant, thank you my lovely!

[@doctorteethomega]

I know what it's really about, but it still feels like it's about a girl. Maybe because I've been with girls, but never tried the other thing.

[@user-ul1gs4ee8j]

これはデイヴの曲ですね。ジャンは最初、この曲を大嫌いだったと言ってました。

[@michaelaldan4354]

such an odd song...although the disparity between white and brown is clearly visible throughout the clip

[@joe2tonepringle352]

WHY would you think it's about you ?

[@sherlockbasel1932]

The timing 123,123,123,1234....

[@peterkopec9198]

sweet listening w you, yah, Stranglers, so, heroin, ok sorry bout dat, music, genuine

[@psycheinc-theSLC]

I love when you said 'sorry bout dat' - it made me smile, I like simple things, honesty, and humility just those few words said that. 🌹

[@TheMicturation]

time traveller

[@gergsar]

golden brown is smack (heroin)

[@ExUSSailor]

The reason it sounds so different to all their other songs is, it's a Dave Brubeck song. It was originally written as a jazz instrumental piece in 1964. The Stranglers just wrote the lyrics.

[@jonasthemovie]

No it’s not. Dave Brubeck has nothing to do with this song.

[@graemekeable8461]

There's a jazz quartet that do covers of modern songs. There is a very heavily edited vid featuring Dave Brubeck that accompanies the tune on KZbin. However, Dave Brubeck has nothing to do with this song at all

[@ady9830]

You haven't got a clue of what you're talking about. Do you get paid to do this?!

[@citizendissidentiv2488]

“It turned out that the sweet talking, tattoos Sporting Piker was a gypsy bare knuckle boxing champion, which makes him harder than a coffin nail”..... “Tommy, The tit, is praying. And if he isn’t, well he should be”.

[@graemekeable8461]

Snatch 👍 fantastic film

[@halldorra]

Sidenote,i updated my profile ;-)