Delays - Nearer Than Heaven

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[@Laura......]

What a brave battle greg fought. Hope there is peace wherever he is now.

[@SepulchreBrit]

Just coming to this song after playing some mix tapes I made back in the day. What happened? This is a class song

[@Laura......]

@@SepulchreBrit he bravely fought cancer for a number of years until around 3 months ago.

[@douglaslaw1665]

Went for ages wae big casino that lad guid lad gregg

[@ericpeterson6766]

@@Laura...... ironically stumbling on their music ten years ago in a goodwill two dollar bin got me through the trauma of lung cancer and losing part of my lung, which also, serendipitously, finally got me off cigarettes, vile sticks promoted by bad people from marz...

[@Laura......]

@@ericpeterson6766 hope you are ok now. Cancer is a frightening thing.

[@OurBarry]

Rip Greg.. Your beautiful voice & wonderful melody's will forever fill the world with joy. You certainly touched my life & I will forever be grateful for that ❤️

[@MetalMarcJK]

I'll never forget the first time I heard this song: Sat night, lying in bed, wife sleeping next to me. Couldn't sleep so I turned on the television. 120 Minutes came on MTV and I fell asleep. I was in and out of sleep when suddenly I'm having a dream with this very angelic voice and harmonies. I woke up and it was in the middle of the second verse of this song. I jumped out of bed and ordered the CD immediately. I've been a fan of Delays ever since then.

[@anaeangel6308]

opinó lo mismo con la voz.

[@manuyourock]

+Marc Kreienbrink cool bro! the first time i heard this song was in 120 too. good old MTV

[@neilherlihy]

It got me in the same way mate :)

[@javiervelasquezgil4109]

When MTV was the best!

[@ThorntonValiant]

@@frankmccormick1175 I think you're the knobhead. If you can't say anything nice say nothing.

[@dearellisbell]

Thinking of Greg's friends and family tonight. Heartbreaking.

[@daniellesweeney9051]

Rest in peace Greg, why is it always the best taken. Will never be forgotten, your beautiful music, art and memories will be eternal. Xxx

[@Soapyrano]

Magnificent, ethereal, resplendently beautiful song. Hope you didn't just get near but got through those big gates in the sky. RIP Greg

[@lornai7171]

RIP Greg. This song is wistful indie pop perfection. Memories. Thinking of his friends, family and fans everywhere.

[@SuperJinxter]

I’m here after reading about the sad loss of Greg Gilbert. Reading what people in the industry said about his ‘angelic’ and ‘transcendently beautiful’ voice, made me curious, and they weren’t wrong. RIP Greg Gilbert. 😢

[@WedgePee]

I first heard this on the Hits 58 album in 2006 (it came out two years earlier) The songs on that album are WAY better than most chart hits today. Why this isn’t more famous is beyond me.

[@chipiturk90strend]

Delays and The Coral were my favourite indie bands through my teenage years. They have something fresh, oldie, happy that made my years happy without worries :) Godbless you Greg. ❤️

[@matt9223]

Left an amazing legacy. You and your amazing band touched so many people with your extraordinary music and talent. Legend. RIP Greg 💔🎵💙🌹

[@aglowlikehoney]

Thanks to this song I met this incredible band back in 2004. I’m gonna miss so much his heavenly voice, his art, his magic. Thanks for your music Greg… Such an incredible human being 🤍

[@systongirl11]

This song will always remind me of driving through France. My grown babies asleep in the car. Magic times. Rest in peace Greg x

[@HogsHobbies]

I’m 20 years old and I can tell you now - these guys are so underated it’s unbelievable.

[@jonahmj]

RIP Greg. You were taken from us too early. Heaven welcomes a voice from heaven now.

[@christinegp]

Rest peacefully, angel. Thank you for all of the beautiful music. 💔😔

[@karlaskingsley3300]

So very sad to hear of his passing just now. Thank you Greg. My love to family, friends and fellow fans. Xxx

[@zooteraudio]

This is your song now, always loved your voice, now be closer to heaven, God Bless.

[@KINGMONKEY1989]

I dont know about being nearer to heaven but i think Gregg is already there 😢. RIP Gregg thanks for the music.

[@andreas3304]

RIP Greg, voice of an angel. Thank you for all those beautiful songs, they were definitely such good company and part of the soundtrack of my life while I was growing up. I feel deeply sad about the news but you live forever in the gorgeous melodies.

[@SicklyHeavyHeart]

He has such a unique voice. A lovely falsetto.

[@pauldickinson6943]

great song, I always thought a girl sang it until I watched this video, blimey.

[@mutedisease21]

Always loved this song since the first time I heard it. Just read shockingly devastating news he died of cancer today. RIP.

[@WedgePee]

@@mutedisease21 Why not listen to Try a Little Sunshine by The Factory. The chorus has a similar falsetto to this. And RIP Greg.

[@phillipwashburn2424]

I'm nearing 69 years old and just listened too them on Radio Paradise for the first time today . What a great band,it gets a Ten from me .Northeast Connecticut,USA

[@christinegp]

Phillip Washburn I played them for my mum and she said they remind her of the harmonizers of the 1960s.

[@manygate10]

Very 60s! Album is great too!

[@WedgePee]

@@manygate10 Sorry I'm late to the party, but look up the song Try a Little Sunshine by a band called The Factory. The chorus of that reminds me of this. Glad to hear an American listening to British indie bands of yesteryear.

[@manygate10]

@@WedgePee well I am English but I am glad that Delays reached an American audience..

[@manygate10]

@@WedgePee I will check out the band and song you mentioned.

[@nicolawestwood38]

Just read about Greg passing away….here to remind myself of what an ethereal beauty gift-of-a-song this was x

[@PHDiaz-vv7yo]

Goodbye Greg. RIP. A voice for the early 21st century. Thank you for this beautiful song that I used to listen repeatedly. You’ll live forever in our hearts and minds whenever we hear this

[@garethebbs4628]

RIP Greg. Confess I didn't know he was sick. I was listening to BBC6 and this song came on which is a song for the ages. Came here to relisten, then saw the comments... Very sad - nearer to heaven...

[@GK1976A]

Just heard the news. Gutted. Great band and a great lead singer. One of the few albums I’ve ever bought.

[@steveclasper]

RIP Greg Gilbert. Faded Seaside Glamour should get a re-release and his legacy keeps on.

[@wendyhaus1]

Nearer than heaven, Greg. Nearer than heaven. Rest well. From somebody going through it like many others are.

[@edgaravalos8950]

Rest easy Greg, thanks for all the music

[@ratgrrl1]

Thinking about you every day Greg. Sending you all the love and strength in the world to get well again. X

[@jorgetomas2000]

RIP Greg. Sadly missed. Thanks for the great music.

[@NoNotThat]

RIP Greg… thank you for sharing your voice with us ❤️

[@daveykirkham4214]

Rest in peace Greg. Thanks for the beautiful music x

[@deancommissioning]

Remember seeing these at the Pixies 2004 reunion shows in London. Enjoyed them that night and the passing of the lead singer has led me back to their music. You'll live on for a long while yet with that voice fella.

[@Destiny93134]

What a beautiful voice greg had.rest in peace x

[@chrisbird761]

I’ve loved this song for years and only just realised that it was Greg’s beautiful voice I was listening to. I’m humbled by his amazing inspirational battle the last few years which I only read of this week and his creativity during that time is amazing - look up his art, read his poems. As his brother said this week, the half life of music is infinite, He’ll live on and will always be nearer than heaven through these beautiful songs. Rest well Greg X

[@AnnaSenPrice]

Oh my god why have I just heard this for the first time ever - randomly- and fallen hard for their sound, only to read that the singer has passed away? Gutted doesn’t come close!!! How did I not hear of Delays before 😭

[@antonylupton735]

Same experience. This song was included in the Spotify Playlist for the Sleepy Jackson. I can't understand how I've never heard this wonderful song in the past 20 years.

[@loveconnection1118]

Massively underrated but loved by so many x

[@LynBugLover]

I’ve just done the same.

[@peterattenborough8072]

Such sad news to hear of Greg's passing. A gorgeous voice to so many wonderful songs by the band. RIP X

[@Gareth-mv7iy]

My 16 yr old lad just said he had found a great band and it was this! Good lad, these were a great band.

[@offbeatmgmt1]

👍🏼😎🎸🎙🎶

[@grimstitch]

RIP and thank you Greg.

[@lorraineslee7926]

Still remembering Greg.A great Artist in both senses of the word.

[@stanmarshthedarsh]

Rest in music, Greg x

[@ianwedderburn5497]

Our thoughts are with your family and friends. Sadly this angel is singing in heaven now. Maybe this brilliant song will get the massive credit it should have got back in 2003 - easily as good as Joy Division's Atmosphere.

[@85starsandthedeeampolice]

voice of an absolute angel, saddest news ever

[@vincemaple4639]

Greg's legacy is some of the most beautiful pop songs that those of us who were lucky enough to hear them live will have ever enjoyed. Peace, Love and Solidarity to all those impacted by this very sad news of his passing.

[@neildelayed4924]

I remember being separated from my group at T in the park in 2005 for hours. I eventually bumped into one of my boys, we found a nice ice cream van for cover where we lit up a fat joint, walked towards one of the stages where this fantastic band we discovered at school had just began playing the intro chords to Long Time Coming. That moment in the scorching Scottish sunshine will NEVER be forgotten. EVER!!

[@matthewdixon1707]

So sad to hear of someone dying so young. RIP Greg Gilbert - the voice of Delays.

[@dukmysik]

What an utterly gorgeous song

[@dannybowden5296]

RIP Greg. Such sad news. Thank you so much for sharing your creations with us; you were one of a kind. My condolences to the band, the family and the fans.

[@johant23]

rest easy Greg, gone way too soon. loved Delays and Greg's amazing vocals during a period when music was still great. criminally underrated

[@angelbaron7844]

You are in Heaven Greg. RIP :(

[@colingeddes2172]

R i p greg. Saw the delays in 2008 with 1 of my daughters, terrific gig, they r originaly from my neck of the woods in southampton and ive met and chatted to aaron gilbert a couple of times, lovely guy. Greg and aaron and the rest of the band u can feel proud. The loss of greg is heavens gain, what a voice and so sadly missed.

[@danntsuvilian7760]

It's like angel music, simple and beautiful.

[@johnharrad4332]

So sad 😔

[@deepsea83]

Always loved this song, but today it’s taken on a new meaning. RIP Greg

[@mikebryan7060]

Like a self fulfilling prophecy.

[@gc7820]

Loved this lot back in the day - sad news 😢

[@l14mky31]

Rest in peace Greg, such a unique voice, your be very much missed.

[@forpetesake3635]

Lovely man and such a talent, was lucky enough to see them a couple of times, fantastic band. Such a sad loss. Feel for his young family xx

[@matthewhinton1704]

It will forever be one of the greatest songs I will ever hear.

[@cooperman397]

Was just listening to an Amazon playlist that they based the songs on music I’d like, and this came on. Wow I havnt heard this song in about 16 years, what an amazing forgotten gem!

[@ParallaxHearts]

Can't believe it's been so long 💜

[@doreending5983]

R.I.P.Greg. I remember this song. So haunting.

[@justint9517]

I'm lucky enough to have seen Delays back when they were playing many Southampton venues as Corky, Idoru and then as Delays Greg and Rowley are very nice guys and I'm so glad they made it....well deserved

[@manygate10]

They haven't really made it, that's the problem, but they have deserved to.

[@Stratboy999]

A producer friend introduced me to this band. He summed it up for me. "Perfect Pop songs"

[@richardwhitaker8972]

Can't help coming back to this song. Probably the ultimate Delays track. Everything about it is just perfect. RIP Greg.

[@pdelliot]

My favourite band. Love the jangly guitars, the soaring vocals and keyboard wizardry. Simply the best band since the Beatles.

[@robertosalinas4785]

Thank you so much for your music, you've been with me for so many years, always will be remembered with love ❤

[@markhasselholdt1058]

First heard this around the time it was released but never found out the track title or band. The chorus stuck in my head for the next 15 years or so til I eventually heard it again last night, thanks to my smartphone I didn't miss who it was this time. Beautiful tune, so glad I got to rediscover it.

[@offbeatmgmt1]

Brilliant Mark...summers on the way 👍🏼😎

[@garyhobson2712]

Winter is coming !!!!!@

[@chrisrawlins5351]

I've had the same problem with this earworm Just rediscovered it today.

[@Rasgazza]

Achingly beautiful ❤️

[@garethdavies9881]

A great singer lyricist and artist. Bless you man, I never met you but feel so sad about your passing especially for your family 💔💔

[@peeseanluv9671]

I absolutely love the tune of this song! Utterly gorgeous! Brings back good memories

[@traceycoombs4600]

I'll never tire of hearing this song. Thank you Greg for such a beautiful voice xxx

[@Jigglypoof]

Man, this song is so ethereal. Love it. Been stuck in my head all week. RIP

[@christianstritz8346]

Rest in Peace, Greg!

[@FungasUK]

RIP Greg Gilbert, lead singer. 41 is no age. Art imitated life, imitating art. Beautiful legacy.

[@jackcack8709]

44

[@partridgezombie71]

RIP Greg, 💙

[@graphicbrew]

Perfect convertible cruising song through the countryside. Loved this album since it's release.

[@AttitudeCharter]

Such a beautiful enchanting track. Once heard always loved.

[@jbels41]

just heard this for the 1st time today on a Dream Pop playlist on Spotify and immediately learned it on guitar. what a piece of art. wow

[@ParallaxHearts]

RIP Greg 💜 you brought so much happiness and sunshine to an otherwise dark adolescence

[@scott_d_owens]

From one of the greatest jangly guitar-pop albums ever.

[@feat.Lilyli]

Such brilliant artists, all of them. Greg, you helped make me so happy with your music, I’ll forever be thankful. RIP.

[@dizzy2925]

This band saw me through a pretty tough time back in the mid 2000's. Rest in peace, Greg ❤

[@lucidjuicekid]

Vastly, vastly, vastly, vastly underrated band. This song is beautiful.

[@andrewbarker4938]

Now you are there Greg you will never be forgotten RIP

[@jeanettemac6214]

You were loved Greg. Thank you for the beautiful music. See you on the other side.

[@chrisdillon9262]

R.i.p. Greg and thank you

[@footballweeklyforkids9184]

Dear Greg, love all your songs. This is my favourite, and it'll live forever. Take care my friend and you've an amazing family. love the Gammon family.

[@clothilde1623]

My God, those harmonies.

[@scottinglis6456]

Rest in peace, Greg, Thank you for the gigs, the memories and the music.

[@wilburfierce5312]

One of the best dream pop outfits ever, and sadly overlooked. Heavenly harmoniesa

[@dantaex]

I went to one of their shows in 06, it was magical.

[@brendanjordan1521]

So underrated. Such good memories . Perfect for watching the sun ascend.

[@ParallaxHearts]

Fantastic memories. Hard to believe time passed so quickly

[@kevinwillsher1054]

Really sad loss. Greg had a beautiful voice and I loved ‘ faded seaside glamour’ album! RIP from a fellow Soton boy 😢

[@manicpanic4486]

Almost forgotten about this little gem, lovely track still....

[@AnnieInLondon]

My favourite part is the little 'whoa' in the back end of the song, on the end of the sentence just before the "forever the same way" lyric... always gives me chills :)

[@delays1]

From note one, young Southampton`s sense of assurance and confidence in their place within the world - outsider and insider by equal measure - is inspiring. This record will stay close by my side until my maker calls my name.

[@ParallaxHearts]

Missing them so many years later

[@garethdavies9881]

Rest in peace Greg, musician poet and artist. You fought hard, bless you. 😞

[@applepony2236]

How is a song like this even created...beyond heavenly

[@MichaelBosley]

Thank you for the music Greg. Saw you many times playing in Southampton and so sad to hear the news. This and every other track will always be the soundtrack to my care-free summer of 2004.

[@10splitter]

This is nothing short of musical genius.

[@thewickedpixie63]

Now nearer to heaven Greg devastated by the news 💔