Saint Etienne - Hobart Paving

Saint Etienne - Hobart Paving

[@karlydoc]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written ................................................and the rest of the world doesn't even know it.

[@krisirizarry]

❤ 100 percent agree

[@empiretocommonwealth]

Yes,but we do

[@chriscameron4798]

@@empiretocommonwealth One of my go-to tunes on a juke box. If you're in a pub with a juke box and this comes on, then it's probably me :) About the only thing that I use cash for these days.

[@Vivarius_RLPBY]

Well - actually many Germans DO: Because of the German film "Bandits" ( 1997 ). The band's cover version was part of its award-winning soundtrack!

[@johnparke659]

Call me a big softy but without a doubt one of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard , perfection

[@stevencurrie2235]

Voice of an angel,great song,makes me tingle,dont forget to catch me

[@keysersoze5920]

So sad, yet so beautiful.

[@littlejonnyfrost]

Always turns me into an emotional wreck... so many memories. Young love eh? Thanks to Stanley, Wiggs and Sarah. I miss this kind of pop music, sublime. Thanks for posting all this Etienne!

[@alexjamesdf]

"I never take off my hat, except when I'm out of doors!", "Cup of tea, a bun, a cigarette", "well Hello Mark, you must come and meet the other tennents who live here!" "chicken soup!"

[@rog944]

A beautiful song by one of my absolute favourite bands. The 9 1/2 minutes just sails by!

[@napoleon390]

First ever song and video I saw of them on MTV many many years ago, after that I got hooked. Sadly they wont get any better then they were here.

[@pigyob]

Saint Etienne rock,I've loved them from the beginning

[@LavaLampBlob]

I almost got my first car in silver because of this song. Brilliant and timeless!

[@pigyob]

This song is perfection

[@Eastpaw22]

Saint Etienne is just...nice

[@Vivarius_RLPBY]

And now: Check out "Catch Me" by German band / film "Bandits" y'all..! Beautiful rendition of the song! Actually, I always thought "Bandits" had written it. Didn't know it was a cover earlier than now. But a well-done one - the song was very popular and sucessfull in Germany after the film had come out.

[@drstevie]

all time fave.

[@TomMarrJohnson]

That is an awesome piece of information. One day the internet will have answered every question I've ever asked myself.

[@nevadaborealis]

Ah yes, Croydon - that is also Captain Sensible's hometown. I went there once, visited a haunted pub and reflected on what it must have been like growing up there. To hear that Bob and Pete are from there too - Wow - they must have something in the water (or in the pints!) Thanks for that info

[@monkefoahead]

Still lovely

[@monkefoahead]

lovely

[@jrbgeog]

lovely, classy pop song.

[@xXXShinXtremXXx]

That video is reaaaaaaaaaaly good.

[@craigieboy2001]

"Do you think a girl should go to bed with a fella, if he doesn't love her? No..... Unless it's me." :o) Amazing band!

[@FilleDuCalvaire7]

Entre Plaisir et Douleur, Désir et Peur, nous nous retirons dans l'isolement d'un moi coupé du reste, aliéné. Ce n'est pas l'expérience elle même, quelle qu'elle soit qui est un problème, le Problème c'est ce que l'ego en fait. A l'occasion d'expériences particulièrement intenses, la focalisation d'être un moi séparé et l'identification à ce sentiment, s'exagère beaucoup...

[@FilleDuCalvaire7]

L'ultime créativité du Soi lorsqu'il répond entièrement à toute la Vie...

[@Destin65]

Such a cool song. Must admit, first learned of it through the same/similar song from the film Bandits. Love both versions. Interesting seeing the dark haired girl in the video. She appears to be the same girl from the "Metal Mickey" video by Suede. She a model?

[@biggerstuart]

str8 from wikipedia:The song describes an unhappy woman, using characteristically surreal images such as "Rain falls like Elvis tears" and "Just like a harpsichordist she moves". The apparently meaningless title appears in the song's chorus: "Hobart paving, don't you think that's it's time, / On this platform with the drizzle in my eyes?" The title may derive from a construction firm called Hobart Paving in the town of Croydon, where two of the band members grew up

[@FilleDuCalvaire7]

Aspirant à se rencontrer au-delà de l’ego Apprendre à être authentiquement qui l'on est .. Conscience éveillée...Partager sans passer par le filtre de la simulation, de l’image de soi que l’on veut donner.(Simulation = Ego) - ( Communication authentique = Au-delà des faux-semblants continuels de l’ego ). Forme unique de communication spontané qui catapulte dans un état de conscience supérieur. L'évolution de la conscience et le développement spirituel se traduit en acte dans la vie concrète

[@turbo1964]

The melody is a cover of "Catch Me" by The Bandits. Hobart Paving was just that, a paving company named Hobart. The band saw the truck and took the name. I love St. Etienne.

[@cantforgetyou]

Thanks. Some time ago I have bought 'Good Humor' and 'Tiger Bay'. I'm not so into compilations. And I like both albums. What do you mean with chillier/patchier? Do you mean more ambient style without real lyrics and beats? I have also bought Sarah's solo album on ebay. I hope that's good too.

[@Militaryspud]

e gan amar kub bhalobashi

[@mikestagraming]

Is that zia from the dandy warhols?

[@uber1and]

true. the cover makes me laugh too.

[@cantforgetyou]

Are all saint etienne songs as strong as this one and their singles? How are the album tracks? Cause I really like their stuff I find here on youtube.

[@turbo1964]

Man, am I embarassed. Thanks for correcting me. I obtained an "Under the Covers" compilation which has St. Etienne and other artist's versions. I was confused and thought St. Etienne would not have given permission to have another band issue such an inferior cover of their melody. My bad, and I think Hobart Paving by St. Etienne is a very beautiful and moving song. Thanks again to the posters who corrected me. - Turbo1964 a.k.a. "Neil in Philly" @ etienneheaven.

[@Qhyit]

speed up it sounds like the best pop song ever made I made a video using it on my channel

[@tadge72]

this is one of their best its soooooooo good. they never really had major success, too quirky.

[@asshy69]

I think biggerstuart you've read too much into it. Just take it as it is, a heartbreaking song of loss, regardless of where it comes from, or under which circumstances. Especially when its done this understated. Makes it all the more poignant.

[@Maybeeee]

I liked the cover better, actually. But it's still cool...

[@MissBuecherfreak]

Ist das nicht aus dem Film "Bandits"?

[@2slow2survive]

ja die von Bandits haben den geklaut und ne Rock/Pop Version draus gemacht

[@Gh3ttoman]

anyone want to chat ANYONE UP? I NEED SOMEONE TO TALK TO Sq

[@tadge72]

i really is like a beautiful poem. I want to get married to a st etienne song..not this one maybe!