Scritti Politti, Live in Glasgow 2021 - Perfect Way

[@humanitiesprofessor1912]

It's hard to fathom that Green Gartside is nearly 67. I was 19 in 1985 when this gem charted. This album is a huge part of the formative soundtrack that is my life. Best times, ever.

[@NoCanDu]

I was 16. I wore out the album and the extended remixes! Good times. Sounds great still. Go, Green!

[@ChristianMChristian]

Amen to all of the above

[@AngelaSmith-tz7wr]

I was 15 and I feel the same way. ❤️

[@zamaz99]

Same -- I was 19. That year gave me a lot of the best memories of my life.

[@paulam408]

He doesn't look like he could be near 60 whatsoever but he doesn't look anything like he did when he first recorded this song. Maybe it's the beard or the darker hair. He looks good; just not recognizable from his younger years.

[@russellb5573]

His voice hasn't lost any of it's sparkle! Lucky you! Nice upload

[@gigigiseleworld]

Exactly 💯... He sounds good.... 😋

[@michaelfrazia4569]

one of the best pieces of ear candy ever written....man David gamson laid down such beautiful keys on this song back in the day...just so tasteful...I wish he'd tour with Green...maybe when the weather gets better

[@ellavaderknows]

How could this song NOT have been a hit in the 80's ?? 😀

[@mdwayne741]

This is one of those songs that I never get tired of.

[@shimmeringfairydust3275]

I listen to it every morning to put a smile on my face!

[@bellazoe1]

No. It’s fking gorgeous

[@thehardestwordpodcast7411]

Not an easy song to sing live. Kudos.

[@TheWorthyDead]

There was a time there was nothing on my stereo but Scritti and Nik Kershaw. They were teen idolish on the surface- but there was a LOT more going on than most people realised. Isn't it funny how some bands just click? I knew some pretty macho aussie types- Cold Chisel and the Oils all the way- who begrudgingly acquiesced. I remember one guy saying, 'if you must have a camp band in your repertoire- you could do worse than Scritti.' They just got a hold of you- and wouldn't let go. Thanks for posting- and taking me back.

[@dynjarren7523]

Scritti Politti means political Writing ✍️ in case anyone is wondering. Greens voice is as unique as his name. He sounds the same which is amazing after all this time. This song used to be my Jam back in the day. It’s good to see he’s still singing and the music has held up. I still like this song. Thanks! 😊

[@juliecoursey]

Green has aged like fine wine.

[@monroeboy80]

I still hear this song on the radio today and it does not sound dated at all. The live version here is just phenomenal. That album is a masterpiece and I think it's on many "lists" of albums to hear before you die.

[@jeffthewhiff]

I have always liked this cool song and Green still sounds great!👍

[@mathiasjonsson8222]

Cupid & Psyche..and Prefab Sprout's Steve McQueen is pop perfection.

[@lolam.9291]

This song came out when I was in my teen years, and oh boy, Green was sooooooo gorgeous!!! 😍

[@Neo_Rain146]

Love seeing this song performed live in 2021. May it long continue

[@CC007]

Thank you for sharing this...Cupid & Psyche '85 was such an influential and important album for me growing up as a teenager, starting out as a Bassist. I hope in some way Green can come back to America with this, we need him and the band badly....Thank you again, peace.

[@80smusicfan58]

Just like the 80s never left 💯😎

[@djceejaay]

This group was VERY SPECIAL to me getting through the 80's. The music was DOPE! DOPE! DOPE!...MAHALO....for changing my life.

[@emilyandersen8773]

I was the same age in NZ then when I heard his voice first time in a nightclub in 1985 no social media then I was hooked. Now in Sydney AUS late 1985 My son who is close to my age then was just playing this in his room. He has the tape & record albums. My husband has the Cupid & Psyche ‘85 Tee to date ❤🎙️8️⃣5️⃣

[@user-yy1ci4jx8q]

Love it still in 2023 ❤

[@vince3795]

I have watched this several times now. Absolutely fantastic and sounds incredible live! Great song generally. Drummer and Keyboardist deserve a gold star!

[@FSMusicLTD]

How many band can sound as good live as the studio albums almost 40 years after the fact this is incredible

[@scandinavianheinz5725]

Very unique! Great band, and Green sounds great! 😘🥰😍

[@srdemarkes]

Man I love this band, Timeless Legends!!!

[@asifvirk953]

DAME HE STILL GOT THAT AWESOME VOICE.

[@marioroberti]

OH SNAP!!!!!!! This is awesome!!! Still sounds great!!! Love it!

[@ThePerry4family]

He still has that beautiful voice 🤩🤩🤩💗💗

[@bbaraider]

Another band and song that was part of my 80's. He still sounds great! Thank you so much for sharing this! I miss the 80's and I WANT MY MTV BACK! ❤

[@superbrat68]

Love his voice and this song!

[@ladyfry]

this song still slaps and is a banger 40ish years later. one of my fave songs. l was only 4yrs old when this song came out on the radio. 💖

[@nece9908]

Scritti Politti Nostaligic man and was born in The United Kingdom started in the 1985 famously known hit Perfect Way and 1988 Provision Boom there she was and he is legendary musician and his music amazes me .

[@davej.4989]

Still has an incredible voice.

[@kristinaschlegel2680]

What a treasure! Thank you for posting!!

[@daisybluegroff]

This man is a genius. Bravo.

[@trixie898989]

OMG, did I just step out of my time machine? Love it, love it, love it. Well done gents.

[@jeff-crankyxer1931]

Great to hear he still has his voice. This song takes me back! I was 15 when it was first released. Can I go back to 1985? Simpler times for me.

[@hexum74]

Awesome awesome awesome!! GREAT recording!!! I loved this song now just as much as when it first came out! Dude STILL has amazing pipes!

[@cathalburke6857]

Excellent Cheers for Sharing

[@superviewer]

Amazing. Thank you Green for not being scared of an audience.

[@marybaker1715]

Love this song

[@sarapaws692]

To say I'm envious would be an understatement! Thanks for sharing!

[@johngomes4278]

They sound great 👍🎉

[@mell8831]

He sounds great!!

[@michelleparsons9881]

Wow, I didn't know these Guys were still around? Loved this song when I was a teenager growing up

[@robfalgiano]

This sounds great. It’s got just enough pre-tracked elements that sit behind the great live performance to be truthfully live and full. I wondered if Green’s voice would sound a little different without the typical studio double tracking but I don’t notice the difference much. There could be some pre-tracked support vocals too but it doesn’t sound artificial. Certainly not compared to a lot of the mainstream pop acts that don’t sound live to any degree anymore. In other words, great job all. This song is ridiculously good and the arrangement is remarkable.

[@OilCanHarry2U]

Big fan of Scritti Politti

[@phillipcollier99]

1:38

[@Tracey..H]

Good times. Great changes in this song. Great chorus!!!

[@AnonymousPerson0182]

Loved dancing to this, back in the 80s!

[@佐藤吉幸-l1g]

Good Song Good Sound

[@gigigiseleworld]

He has a rather unique voice. So seductive....Very... teasing....!! 🎸 🎶... He sounds good 😊.... 🎶 Damn...‼️

[@SlickCrusty]

excellent

[@neillelliot960]

Thanks for sharing , you must’ve been stood next to me

[@Thefarunlitunknown]

I so hope the US will be graced with some live Scritti Politti someday soon. I’d be there, front and center.

[@greggmitchell2392]

I was lucky to see Scritti at the Roxy in LA in 2006 on their first-ever U.S. tour - a sublime evening

[@henrycoleman4858]

He sounds the same but looks different I'm impressed

[@renedarwin]

Thanks for putting this up. I, also missed the gig because of the Delta variant. Great band, but not literally to die for.

[@byronbriscoe1766]

still kicking butt

[@politicianwatch]

How good are these guys! My god

[@samanthastephens1907]

I saw him in chicago years ago, and i got the set list and i took the bottle of water Green was drinking. I had forgotten he told us that he had the flu, and i finished the water. Green gave me the flu.

[@tommyj1811]

Yes!!!

[@Holygasoline]

I took a page out of my rule book for you - what a line ! - This is brilliant - How cool is Green Gartside

[@damarizmelgosaplata3925]

Bravo 👌👌👌👍👍👍👍👍🙏😇👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ iloveyuo scrittipolitic bravo

[@TooSkinnyKenny]

he sings exactly like Darren Hayes of Savage Garden. Listen to their song "I Want You" to hear the similarity.

[@adolphsanchez1429]

I always find it cool when men in their 50s and 60s still wear cool tennis shoes. It's really weird to see him with a beard though. I was expecting him to look exactly like he did in 1985.

[@peternorth6782]

It should never ever of been this way.

[@49blackboab]

Hi...thanks for putting these clips up..Missed the gig..Do you have the full concert by any chance ?

[@cslemp]

sorry, tried to enjoy as much of it as I could :D

[@TheGuitarrmann]

Who's playing bass?!?!?!

[@nebrodgers6337]

Synth bass

[@6cabrio998]

来日希望!

[@cooltrades7469]

So......you got it since the 80 s??? What;s new@@

[@grindfreakmike5754]

I never knew who this song was by and i seriously thought it was a one one hit wonder done by a band that was all black no offense, it has a funky, hip hop sound.

[@johnbyronartist]

live on high word up for why...

[@gravm]

Voice good , bet he doesn't smoke .

[@Davidhjrick]

I wish he’d shave his beard.

[@Vivacior]

Okay...am I the only one who hasn't mentioned the "a-hole in the room"? What is going on with the foreground?!!! (Great performance, otherwise)

[@davidsanderson5918]

Sounds GREAT....but I don't see a lot of actual live playing going on here, have to say. Green is understandably sheepish about striking anything on his guitar as the sounds appear to be 'triggered' somewhere else. This guy on the left MAY be playing those dampened clean guitar notes but I'm not wholly convinced. Also in the instrumental break he appears to join Green playing those big sweeping guitar strikes then goes back to playing the dampened guitar strikes without a change of pedal. What is this?? Top Of The Pops??? After all these years I would've LOVED to see four or five keyboard players working up a sweat playing all the parts with Green singing and consistently playing guitar parts where they come, not just arbitrarily. Still.....it's nice to see it happening in some shape or form nonetheless. It's just a shame that Scritti didn't 'take a risk' and actually play it in some form properly and completely live!!

[@oddities-whatnot]

Must have taken you ages to write all that. Personally I just prefer to enjoy the performance.

[@usernamevince1]

Agreed. Just sounds like he's singing over an instrumental track. 🤔

[@davidsanderson5918]

@@oddities-whatnot Fair enough. As well as being a composer/songwriter I am a writer btw so I like to make a point. Plus I do indeed enjoy these performances like you but I'm also somewhat disappointed by them for the reasons given so I suppose I'm hoping to hear answers from those also technically oriented, not so much the average listener.

[@davidsanderson5918]

@@usernamevince1 Yep. Having loved the album since it came out and sometimes wondering what it would be like hearing the whole lot live one fine day, I see this as a missed opportunity to do something proper or at least creative with it. It sounds like Green and a backing tape (and may as well be!). Ah well.

[@ertfgghhhh]

@@davidsanderson5918 don't apologize. You have the right to feel as you do and express it. It is music

[@tgirard123]

Well that didn't age well...