Split Enz - I Got You (1980)

[@dzzedge]

Listened in 1980. Listening in 2024. Still a kicka$$ cut. Such baby-faced boys.❤❤❤❤❤

[@MAMRetro]

This song is timeless. A classic. Has it been 43 years? Incredible.

[@gongshow3045]

I'll be 50 in 2 weeks, this song still rewlz

[@jaywar69]

Incredible indeed! Where the hell does the time go? !

[@MellissaBoomeroftheNight]

Remember them getting five vids a night on Mtv? Now Those were the days.

[@bernardkelly-m6g]

Just awesome ,early 1980 song.My favorite person was a girl named DAVI.I will never forget Her.She was the nicest person I ever met.This reminds of Her.

[@Kingfisher1215]

One of my favorite songs from high school. It sounded great in 1980, and still sounds great today.

[@fenderbender909]

I concur...memories of the chicks dancing up a storm to this one at the high school dance.

[@Neville60001]

This was my favorite one in junior high.

[@bernardkelly-m6g]

Yes , great song. I graduated in 1977. but this song came out in 1980. So I had Boston's first album in 1976.So what is my point.i think a groups first album remind oneself as a marking point in one's high school years. My graduation year was 1977.Dire Straits. Rock on.

[@Monahanspeaks]

Just added this spectacular song to my play list for my dance party with my 4 year old granddaughter. What a song! Our time ruled people!!!! Best music.....63 here and rocking till I drop!

[@jacquelineiona1996]

59 here and I tell the young is I’m happy I was born in 1964 because I got to experience Post Punk and New Wave ❤❤ for starters!! I love all genres of music almost anyway!!!!!

[@arielherrera8898]

Que tu nieta sepa lo que era está música!!😊

[@JW...-oj5iw]

Good thing you took your instructions from Def Leppard.

[@jjkerwin4677]

It's 2023 and this song still kicks ass.

[@patricklee5576]

yes!

[@mmr1711]

Absolutely!

[@invisiblek5783]

Was lucky enough to see CH last night -- they played it along with two other Enz songs. I lost my shit.

[@BrianCarnevaleB26]

this has a 70s feel released 1980

[@Peter24601]

I saw Crowded House perform this song and a few other Split Enz tunes during their show last night in Toronto. Still kicks ass.

[@paulbfields8284]

44 fuckin years ago.. it still holds … the song, the acting, the production, editing, .. it’s all there and has that weird thing going.. I love it

[@bernardkelly-m6g]

I agree. Great video and classic jive song.. It never gets old. I'm old , but who cares..

[@andrewyoung2796]

Ditto

[@zawarski]

‘75 to ‘85 was an insanely great decade of music.

[@80sandretrogubbins25]

1000% correct. 1978-82 is my favourite period for popular music.

[@edwardsinchuk8199]

You’re right. Music started to go downhill in 1987

[@ArthurVerhulst]

Probably 1977 was the best music year

[@Nyx773]

@@edwardsinchuk8199 And music became exponentially worse after 1997 when autotune was put on the market

[@NintenPizza]

@@edwardsinchuk8199 I'd say mid 90's. Late 80's was peak pop culture imo. 87 - 92

[@deb3670]

The '80s had the best of everything! I wanna go back! Still lovin' this song 💓

[@Greg-lo1tl]

Yeah, if I'd realized how awesome the 80s were when I was there, I never would have left!

[@janasali821]

If I had a Time Machine, I’d pick you up on my way

[@victoriamedina1906]

Me too!

[@lekarzkto]

All you need is a DeLorean.

[@funtimes8296]

Never knew the name of this song until now, so glad I decided to search 80s songs today, more gems than any other decade

[@wishiwasthere]

Admittedly, I did not know the song either, I had asked the KZbin folks when I posted it!

[@srimaddukuri]

70s.

[@truthreignsforever9286]

“Faded Flowers” 1985? by “Shriekback” a lesser known Brit band. Cool song. It’s part of the soundtrack to “Band of the Hand” 1986 movie, a cult classic.

[@Aglassact77]

Hell yeahhhhh! What a classic masterpiece. How could you not like this band . Iconic tunes, ground breaking synthesizers, beat is old but new . Could listen to this on repeat . Sorry Selena Gomez , Justin Bieber, and Swifties, you can’t touch these oldies

[@xaviergonzalez5390]

It was actual talent

[@MikeMin555]

I’m 39. And I only heard this song for the first time last year while watching mtv classic. Since then I’ve gone down a really deep rabbit hole. I wish I would have gotten into the Enz earlier in life, but as the old saying goes, “better late than never”. These guys were geniuses , and if the internet had been around back in the 70s and 80s, they would have easily been one of the biggest bands ever.

[@randywestvalley]

if you like split enz....then give Squeeze a listen.

[@80sandretrogubbins25]

I had a best of compilation and for a couple of years I thought it half-unlistenable. Then it finally clicked and I "got" it.

[@zentropy12]

About once or twice a year I go through a Split Enz period and have to listen to this and Six Months in a Leaky boat incessantly. Both songs are on my death list that I want my kids to listen to when I pass to remember me by. Thank you Split Enz for making such fantastic and memorable music ❤️

[@bonniebickett4520]

Six monthes in a leaky Boat! Plus Boomtown rats!

[@jimmbear3998]

I can't believe this is 40 years old it sounds/feels more fresh and modern and is so much better than much of the popular music today.

[@vancepomerening4794]

Amen to that. I still have the 45 of this somewhere.

[@andrewmatthews6861]

Today's so called music is total Dross

[@northof4924]

Yah, Tool sucks...

[@daisy9179]

I first heard this a few months ago on my dad's record player and now he gave me it and loads of albums and it sounds so weird not seeing the single... Still, I absolutely love this song

[@jimandy9472]

you're right it does sound fresh!

[@TimeandMonotony]

Oh my God I have been looking for this song for YEARS! It just showed up in my recommends after listening to a bunch of '80s songs! YES I FINALLY FOUND IT!

[@JohnSmith-uk3oh]

One of if not the first songs i ever heard back as a kid, it's a belter

[@sharonbrittliff5456]

TimeandMonotony it was a classic when the album True Colours came out late 70s early 80s, can’t remember. My favourite album.

[@Blondiee10]

@honkster 7 hells yeah! I couldn't remember where I had heard this, but it was roller-skating in the early '80's

[@burney7418]

My favourite song 1978

[@daddybeagleaz907]

@honkster 7 me too!

[@BaddogSports]

Early MTV days right here. An awesome song! 1981-1984 incredibly nostalgic for me.

[@beckymartin12]

funny how growing up in this era u love and enjoy all these songs, then many yrs later u find them again and ur instantly shot back into that time, and u remember all the damn words,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, its a wonderful feeling and sad all at the same time

[@plummoonbliss3593]

So True! :)

[@thepunisher31]

My sentiments exactly

[@KymTMD]

this happened to be on the radio when I got in my car yesterday and I instantly remembered ALL the words, even though I haven't heard it in 25 years at least!

[@christierayhill8045]

Reminds me of MTV in the good ol'days. This song also reminds me of the music from movie "That Thing You Do " Love this sound !

[@garyrobertson7835]

Melencoly ass hell

[@blackjakko]

I played the hell out of this record. Still sounds great 2022!

[@randyndawna]

And in 2023 😌🫶

[@humbleevidenceaccepter7712]

16:23 GMT 11 April 2023

[@mofatjippyfransisco713]

A Crowded House video popped up in my feed, I thought to myself that I really liked Split Enz too...searched...arrived here...been at least 20 years since I heard this...still know every single word ! 16 years old when this came out, what a time to be alive...16 in 1980 ...started working at 14...bought my own HUGE Pioneer boom box...best one Pioneer made at the time...bought it at Pacific Stereo of all places 😂

[@antonioazevedo5833]

The 1980’s what a great time to be young and alive!!

[@MM-zs7ir]

Amen I was 15 then with life ahead of me. God what happened?

[@toddthomas751]

I was between 15 and 25 years old then.... A great decade!

[@SearchlightSoul]

@@MM-zs7ir Diggit!✊😎 graduated H.S. in '84 & although I MAY be biased_ it's STILL the best, most eclectic, diverse decade of music! ✊😏👉 _💙&🎵_

[@christopherford7908]

It most certainly was a great time! I graduated HS in 1980 and the world was my oyster! Still is......music was so good back in the 60's, 70's and some of 80's for sure!

[@mikewazowski350]

The 80's had their ups and downs. It wasn't perfect. I think of all the good times and forget the bad, but I would give my left nut to go back in time to relive it all over again. Journey, REO Speedwagon, British Steel, British Invasion, RUSH, ACDC, the list is extensive. Today there seem to be fewer artists with any quality and talent. Too many samplers. Too man Autotune crap.

[@sheistersmithevelyn9811]

This song is mesmerising & is TRUE!! A lot of times. I luv it! I am 56 yrs. Old, I remember this song!!

[@arcadedudes8268]

These guys must have come from the future. There is a flat screen tv hanging on the wall.

[@jamesmcconnell6445]

80 years old, 60ss, early 70ss wonderful music. But, this is up with the best.

[@raymondrochajr9621]

I'm so proud that my ears have growned up listening to awesome music like this gem of a song! 2023 and beyond baby!!🤙🤙🤙

[@bernardkelly-m6g]

It pretty much rules and stuff like that!

[@raymondrochajr9621]

@@bernardkelly-m6g Sure does!👍

[@MalcolmDesigns]

This takes me back to being 17yo. I had this album, it was laser etched. Hard to believe it was 40 years ago... I just turned 60yo. An incredible era for music!

[@markiecamden]

I'm the same - just turned 60 and this was the first album I bought on CD - I've still got it and love it!

[@jamesshyla]

Fair play pal..you were there to experience it all

[@MG-chaotic]

67 here, brings back a lot of memories

[@ledivo59]

... turning 64 later this year, of course I still have the laser etched version of "True Colours", although at first I considered the album a bit more mainstreamed than their wonderful and weird two records before ("Mental Notes" and "Dizrytmia"). Looking back they just added a touch of 'New Wave' to their sounds and 'Poor Boy' is still an eternal fave of mine.

[@marciaingram9409]

Yes sir, had the 45!

[@TaigaTurf]

Most people dont know this song, but recognize the chorus.. Its very catchy, unique song from 1980

[@christopherwest4580]

This song is over 40 years old but still sounds fresh as a daisy. The two finn brothers went on to form crowded house.😍😍

[@aussieboy77]

Only Neil Finn did. Tim went his own way.

[@christopherwest4580]

I stand corrected thanks.

[@rollandcourtney]

Thanks for info❤

[@vivianprezioso6585]

WHAT!! I did not know both brothers went onto crowded house.......darn! I have their cassette :)

[@C.E.K.]

What about their hair styles?

[@Michelle-ki3lj]

This song reminds me of a beautiful man who passed away 2017. Had no interest with the song. I think of him tho when I hear it, so, glad its here to cheer myself up sometimes when I feel blue. Love you Lee. X

[@kevinhall1558]

Still listening in 2022. Knocks the crap out of todays so called music!!!!

[@bernardkelly-m6g]

hey , nothing wrong with liking a classic jive song.I will always play this.Just a great song.Peace.

[@greatguacamole9929]

I love this song. One of the greatest and happiest years of my life.

[@jeffreyschwartzberg7827]

I agree with Jimm Bear.Hard to believe this song is 41 years old.I used to listen to this when I was in college.I'm 61 now glad I grew up with the music I did it's so much better than any of the music from today.

[@steverobertson1072]

takes you back to a better time, a better world, nostalgia at it's best, those damn 80s.

[@udave4449]

Can i have a show of hands if you're still listening to this in 2020

[@nibiru379]

Will always listen

[@antneyfatts665]

That's because we grew up in a generation of great music! MTV was MTV and being a teen in the 80's was above and beyond fan-fucking-tastic!! To this day, I still see trails! 😉

[@tigerlyn9627]

✋🏼

[@robertpowell7672]

@@antneyfatts665 I grew up in the 60's and I love this song & the video

[@MizzSparkle90]

🙋🏻‍♀️ one of my favourite songs ever

[@kenbray5682]

Every summer I'd come to Miami for summer vacation my mom lived here, the year this song came was 1980, I met this girl at the beach and fell in love lol, I graduated in 81 so I moved to Miami with my mother and said goodbye Philadelphia, first thing I did was looked Jennifer up and we started going out and we are still together till this day! I Got You And That's All I Want....

[@ddl4374]

♡ !

[@johncroucher2884]

congrats! ken bray

[@stevebray395]

It's cause you're a Bray!

[@kenbray5682]

Steve Bray Hey what's up Bray? We are many lol, Irish and love my Ansestory.... SLANCHEA means cheers in Irish 😜

[@craigm2484]

Ken that's wicked cool take it from a guy that's had more girls than 10 guys have the right to. For one Awesome one I'd trade. So good on you and good for you brother. I sincerely wish you the best of luck!!

[@mahumike7531]

I know a thing or 2 about music and this is in my top Five of ALL TIME best songs for reasons I cant explain. Anyone ever heard actual professional reviewers or musicologists say the same thing? I can't be alone! DAMN!

[@TobiAnimados]

I heard for the first time this song about a year ago. Excellent song! It's so good to keep finding great songs and bands from the past.

[@davidadams2395]

That's cool to know people are still discovering great music from the past. Don't forget these guys, Neil and Tim Finn, started the band Crowded House after this.

[@TobiAnimados]

@@davidadams2395 True! As a fan of the 80s' (and other decades) I'm always looking and finding new stuff that I missed or was not so popular here in my country. And yes, after a couple of views of this video I was like "wait a minute, I know that face... and that voice...is that the singer of Crowded House?" Dirty Creature and Message To My Girl are also great!

[@inspirationworks8357]

I was 13 wren this was released and turned 54 earlier this month. This song is still in my rotation. If you haven't, listen to Big Country, The Proclaimers, General Public... A few favorites I can think of right now. 💗

[@DeplorableprepperNYC]

Check out The Monroes what do all the people know

[@omaramoodi3057]

@@DeplorableprepperNYC I first heard this about 40 years ago when I was 6 or 7. Few more recommendation's " Simple Minds" , " Duran Duran ", "In XS " Blancmange. I could go on.

[@andrewnewman9553]

40 years old, time flies

[@smanyai]

Listening to it in 2024

[@scottculli7851]

You know I keep thinking she’s there with a queen size bed. She’s not here it’s really disturbing to my mind. I swear to God she’s here.

[@CityBoy5705]

When music was great. No auto tune. No scantily clad people with virtually no clothes on who cannot really sing to grab your attention. Where the hell did I put my time machine.

[@bernardkelly-m6g]

The 80's,potato skins and jello shots.

[@ape_zero]

No one cares

[@bernardkelly-m6g]

​@@ape_zeroi'm not sure what You mean,but they had a one hit wonder.The 80's had some good songs and that's about it.Not a big fan of the 80's.

[@markreed171]

It's so refreshing to just see a video, instead of it being loaded up w ads!!

[@barrierhodes5070]

So here I am again listening to this amongst every other Fantastically brilliant 80’s tunes x awesome!😍😍😍😍

[@jayslick4059]

I remember watching this on MTV when MTV was good. Great song!

[@phayzyre1052]

Preach it, Jay! I to first saw this video on MTV in 1981. Of course that was a time when MTV aired music videos instead of the current garbage that NOBODY watches!

[@jayslick4059]

Right on!

[@phayzyre1052]

***** Ted Turner!?? BLECCHHH, you have my sympathy! I think I'd rather watch paint dry than watch anything that idiot has to offer. The original MTV VJ's were great; the ones we've had since then suck!

[@JohmathanBSwift]

Yessssss.

[@lisadiconti]

That was the day...back in the 80's.

[@ledivo59]

Neil was sooo cute back then ... and Split Enz one of my all time favourite bands since 1976!

[@LL-fd7xn]

Yes!!!! Darn handsome!!!!!!!!!+

[@cary3517]

This song should be released again it would still do good on the charts

[@m.e.d.7997]

What charts??

[@brockbaby]

@@m.e.d.7997 I agree with you both. Charts kinda have no meaning anymore. But lets just way it would become an earworm to the public for a few months.

[@jaake6019]

If it was in a highly grossing movie, it would 100% chart again.

[@rodgilbert5128]

When i first heard of Split Enz in the late 70's they utterly blew me away.... got every album and saw them at Hammersmith Odeon.... so ahead of their time! Crowded House were great but it all started here first for me! ❤

[@dsim6703]

Watched this video when it premiered on MTV and I'm still loving it

[@christopherphillips2708]

I was 18 when this song hit. 80s were an amazing tom in America. How many great songs, and you can understand the lyrics.

[@cybercat29]

I was 13 years old 😊

[@justmadeit2]

New Zealands never had a better singer songwriter than Neil Finn. He' s so good that the sheep clap when he walks by. I grew up in New Zealand so i can make that joke !

[@spiked1002]

I grew up in Oz so I can repeat it :)

[@MichaelLantz]

I always thought these guys were either English or Scottish

[@gdaym8635]

Michael Lantz actually there background is Irish

[@justmadeit2]

@@gdaym8635 True. You can kinda see it too. I just uploaded a song and video i made for a Split song that some may not have heard from 1982, to see it simply type in the search bar the following title.....Split Enz Hello Sandy Allen Slideshow

[@helenwaldron7542]

Indeed, and proud of him and funny!x👏👏

[@fredchubirka9323]

Man,, I was 3 when this came out… unbelievable.. I love it because that’s all I heard playing from the attic with my older brothers. Incredible memory nothing but the best music in my house across-the-board. 1977! I wouldn’t change a thing.

[@put.on.a.happy.face.]

Still bopping in 2023...hands up if you are!

[@bernardkelly-m6g]

still bopping.Always rocking in the free world.Go Neil Young.

[@Ihitthings3]

Great classic 80’s tune! I’m flashing back to being 14/15 yo. Without MTV we don’t hear (or see!) this one. Went on to form Crowded House.

[@sararichmond8476]

Cracking song. The music and vocals on the verse parts - shivers up the spine stuff!

[@blackjakko]

This was one of my first records i bought when was 12. Played it over and over dancing around my bedroom.

[@WarrenCrawford-o5m]

Bought this as a single in 1980 with my pocket money! The song is still awesome.

[@mikeluke9404]

Neil Finn was about 17 when he wrote this song! I could barely string a sentence together. I now live in NZ . this is a stunning song by a hugely underrated band. Hello england

[@andrewmatthews6861]

Hello from the UK I totally agree stay safe

[@paulcarr5918]

The man is a musical genius and it's a shame the world does not realize it

[@jenniesales9222]

One of the best bands ever - no matter what year!

[@leavingitblank9363]

People who say this band is underrated must be under 35.

[@bangurhead4027]

'ello Kiwis, yankisorus here, California NOT dreaming!! I was 10 or 11 living in Aussieland, (Melbourne) years ago 'course, this song was #1 on top of the pops Australia 🦘 AND the U.K!! Way ahead of it's time. I mean shit, you could listen to this song today and it doesn't sound outdated at all. My wife who's 10 years younger than me thought it was some pop song from the local 📻 radio!!! Great times the '80's.....

[@goncalodoria8958]

Great Musical masterpiece ! Never tired to listen !

[@goncalodoria8958]

43 years ago , Split Enz in activity by playing this great music! 2023 - Still listening 2100 - Mês Generation listening .

[@weswilkins2513]

Nice time to be young. Love this music. No cell phones. No internet, MTV was all about music, no politics, no money, less cars, more nature, Easy meeting new people in person, more freedom, less suspicion and more respect. Comfort and ease is for the old and the 80's was for the young.

[@frankblack8265]

Well said, Wes.

[@beverlybradley5485]

I'd go back in a heartbeat, best days of my life, first love college years, & my mum and dad were still alive, simpler times and great music.

[@billbrowne5655]

My brother and I went to see Neil Finn in Austin, TX. New Zealand is no doubt proud of this talent. He was unbelievable. In Austin we get a LOT of great bands, but his show really stands out to me. Also, very humble personable guy. Hats off to the Finn brothers, Split Enz, and New Zealand. What a talented phenom.

[@MsSez]

+Bill Brown Neil Finn one of the best songwriters. Ever.

[@davidhorkoff902]

+Bill Brown Check out Neil Finns solo album "One Nil". Some of his best work.

[@billbrowne5655]

Will do. Thanks, David.

[@2012Darkknightrises]

MTV wore this video out! This and Our House by Madness. Ah, to the good old days!

[@TruthSurge]

creepy sounds in the verse, more upbeat in the chorus and the mix is great, the song writing is great. Everything sounds like it fits like a glove and that vid.... man, the effects they added to his singing in the verse were so subtle but you could tell it had some fast parts like they filmed at diff speed. This was right before MTV so this vid ballooned these guys way, way up. Very unusual also to change from minor to major inside the verse back and forth. That's very rare. Usually people start minor then once they switch to major they stay there a while like maybe an entire chorus then verse is minor. Here, 2 lines min, next 2 major. I dont' think I've ever heard that in any other rock or pop song.

[@universeconsciouscitizensc592]

Hail to the greatest and most expansive decade of popular music so far ever created in human history; the 1980's!!!!!

[@Druffmaul]

I remember this song from back then, but I don't remember liking it much. I sure as hell love it today.

[@Laura4Cats]

The early '80s were a true renaissance for popular music. Great music and highly innovative videos, like this one.

[@dianerobison617]

Come across this in a group in the UK. I remember it well. Good song.

[@nvisionmd]

Saw crowded house 20 yrs ago front row center and they performed this song there. ‘Twas epic!

[@froggy8030]

I was hoping to finally see them this year for my 40th Birthday, doesn't look like covid will allow it. I remember getting Woodface on tape for my 12th birthday. Based on my love of Don't Dream it's over & This Split Enz classic. That was me CH smitten for life.

[@dkmi38]

1980: was just a glimpse of what was to come in the best decade of music!!!

[@giltovar6531]

Dr K I agree, but I think that glimpse started in 1978.

[@koitorob]

Yeah? The decade of people not playing musical instruments? BOLLOCKS was it the best decade...

[@donaldmoore9306]

You are very right. How are you doing? Hope you are fine and staying safe out there?

[@abelincoln3287]

I heard this song as a junior in high school, we were all at a pizza restaurant called Mr. Gatti's. I didn't really think either way about the song, wasn't sure if I really liked the song, but there was a cute strawberry blonde girl that I had seen before but didn't know her. She said "OMG, I love that song". If she loved it, then I loved it! I was so in love with her, I couldn't hear this song without thinking of her. I bought the record and played the song everyday. Anne Adams, where ever you are today, I still think of you every time I hear this song and I still love this song.

[@victoriasaid4027]

Are you from Kentucky?

[@geraldinekearns8198]

OMG! That is some story! I am a natural red head who eventually became a blonde & flattered to hear this!

[@abelincoln3287]

@@victoriasaid4027 Florida

[@glenndavis1665]

Mr Gattis in Austin?

[@abelincoln3287]

@@glenndavis1665 Gainesville Florida

[@duffbaker9554]

This is da real deal. 1980 must've really rocked!!

[@HappyHumanist369]

***** I was almost 9 years old when this first came out. But I remember it getting heavy radio play throughout most of the 80s and early 90s. The song is that good.

[@Brenmc68]

We Did!!!!!

[@robdotzler2333]

1980, duel edged sword for me. I graduated from high school, however; I met my first wife that last year in school. The rest of '80 was pretty great with 4 mostly shitty years following. I did become a father in '82 though. She was the bomb to anyone that knew her (she passed 5 weeks ago). Not even her ex's hate her, how does that happen? I hate the hell out of my ex's.

[@Brenmc68]

Rob Dotzler I am very sorry for the loss of your daughter. I can't imagine losing a child. You are very strong, to be able to talk about it. :)

[@robdotzler2333]

My daughter Jacqui, my only child, extended the lives of at least 5 people, one who was hours from death. I couldn't be more proud of her. Thank you for your kind words, it's very touching and appreciated. To be honest, it's substantially easier to type those words than it is to actually speak them out loud. The words often catch in my throat when I try.

[@francischoo1812]

When I heard this song recently, just fell in love. Did not know the singer is also in Crowded House.

[@ThorntonValiant]

And his brother

[@austinprice3382]

The singer is touring with Fleetwood Mac

[@progtoeternity]

Crowded House was a pretty cool band back then, probaly ahead of their time. The Finn bros wrote amazing marerial for younger generations to discover

[@ELEcomments]

Paul McCartney once said Tim Finn (The Lead singer of this and Crowded House) was his favorite songwriter. These guys are on another level.

[@AEMoreira81]

He has since replaced Lindsey Buckingham in Fleetwood Mac (after they fired Buckingham). At the time of this video, Neil Finn was just 21.

[@ricardomauricioaraya7625]

first time I hear this song, and that chorus CAME OUT OF NOWHERE, and it hit me like a ton of bricks! and I liked it!

[@saltinesavior8229]

I love that juxtaposition between verse and chorus!

[@AEMoreira81]

The chorus was how I was able to find the song. Then I was surprised to learn it was recorded in the fall of 1979.

[@Acoustic-Rabbit-Hole]

Here is another song that uses this effect. What I call a ‘tonal shift’. Not a true modulation, but a sort of displaced, or hidden key center. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3jden6Fjq91j9E

[@MizzSparkle90]

I am with you there 😍

[@GillDaniels-d6f]

Love it. Omg How old are we I'm 58!! 😂xx

[@winogirlll]

I loved and love this song. How many of you wish we could board a huge time machine and go back? Miss the days of good music. They're gone.

[@winogirlll]

+S F Quinn sounds like a great plan. I like a good Chardonnay.

[@johnwalthall4749]

i'm ready lets go!!

[@barrybacon1876]

Me too I'm in !

[@onestepbeyond5221]

"count me in" The 70's 80's were the best ever!!

[@johnwalthall4749]

lets go

[@matthewobrien534]

This song has one of the greatest hooks ever composed. It makes the whole song unforgettable!!!

[@stephencurrie170]

Absolute classic mate!

[@moe42o]

Doesn't though!!!! Most underrated band of all time I think!!!?

[@mike216ism]

It does have a mean hook. I've only recently heard this song.

[@VicMikesvideodiary]

Many many hooks actually. The opening of the song is a hook itself.

[@rickhoussin2414]

Yessss

[@MikeKeel]

Forgot all about this song until I spotted on the right hand side!! Brilliant, love it! my 80's.

[@davidkeel]

Yeh I remember this Mike !

[@rjjcms1]

Mike Keel Absolute Radio played it today when I was stuck on the M25. Had to stick it on again when I got home.

[@timwarkentin3368]

This song is simply awesome

[@jm7578]

I still love this era of music from my teen years.

[@gargantuaism]

The song was playing in TARGET yesterday and now I just cannot stop hearing it in my head!

[@AEMoreira81]

I heard it in a Wendy's and was surprised to realize the song was as old as it is (actually 1979).

[@s.marcus3669]

That's because all the twenty-somethings of the 1980s now run ad agencies that sell canned music to stores!

[@k-leb4671]

@@s.marcus3669 I'm pretty sure most people who knew much about 80s music are much older than twenty-something by now. Certainly no one who was born in the 80s is still twenty-something years old.

[@s.marcus3669]

@@k-leb4671 You win the prize for the biggest non-sequitur of the year, Caleb.

[@mikepetrie5851]

february 2024. no regrets.

[@soyeldiego4878]

These cats were so ahead of their time! Great tunes we had back in the 80s...

[@tamaraposton4270]

Just pulled this album out at a Christmas party I was at ....and got the room rocking. What a blast from the past! And it was on vinyl! Woohoo!

[@kevindupre4014]

Awesomely cool👍🎅 🎸

[@christianmoya5268]

This song is simply amazing. Very basic instrumentation, the organ harmonizes with the vocals perfectly, simple beat, great hook, great lyrics .... just an extremely well written song.

[@billybop65]

Am I really that old? nearly 40 years ago this top tune is and still sounds fresh as ever. I want to go back in time too, music of my youth

[@DirtTherapyDownUnder]

You and me both mate, i'd love to be stuck in the 80's as a teen again

[@LordKenebutch]

Yes where does the time fly!

[@jenneast8611]

Me too. I was born in 1974, so I feel you.

[@blalker86]

You can, its KZbin

[@blalker86]

@@jenneast8611 born in 62 but in my mind i feel 21, for me its 80's heavy metal

[@AdamBorseti]

I love that the verses are made to sound uneasy and anxious; the 007 style muted guitar riff, the Prophet-5 synthesizer lead in the background, punctuating every sentence with a ghostly, distant howl. It's all so suspenseful and really makes me feel like I am alone in my room, lamenting over my love for someone, still paranoid and damaged from a previous relationship; just not trusting enough yet. Then the chorus kicks in all Elvis Costello style, with poppy organ and major chords, and Neil starts apologizing, stumbling over his words to the girl he loves. She wonders why he is so anxious and wound up over what she might be doing without him, behind his back, or when she doesn't answer the phone. "I don't know why sometimes I get frightened." he says, and then seeks reassurance "Tell me you're not lying". This is what makes a song fantastic. It all lines up! The sound, the lyrics, and the topic are all tightly nit; the tone of the music matches the mood of the lyrics, and it all comes together in a catchy song. I'm sure a lot of us have been in that jealous relationship, where you don't trust your lover because you think they're way out of your league, and could have anyone, so whenever you're left alone, you begin to ruminate over how they're probably not interested in you. "Why would she want to be with me, when she could have anyone?"

[@boofuls]

007 muted guitar..didnt realise till you mentioned it ..excellently noticed 🙂

[@NotMarkKnopfler]

Perfectly put. The lyric and its accompanying music are telling a story and presenting an atmosphere. All perfectly packaged into 3 minutes! That takes skill!

[@danmccarthy4700]

BRUH. You just beautifully and succinctly laid out what makes this song so amazing.

[@ivanaraque]

Fantastic review, agree with the muted guitar opening and the restrained menacing character (which I love since I first heard this in 1980). Thanks!

[@darrenr1973]

Best song review ever.

[@sammydane5988]

'I Want My 80s' tv show brought me here! Great song! 🕺

[@tutts999]

7.2m people wished they were back in 1980..

[@synapticflow]

I certainly do!

[@RRL110]

I know I do. I was 16.

[@hibbs2007]

TONE 007 u got that right

[@Sylkenwolf]

Yeap! I was 5. Lol

[@marthagable]

Yea. I was 12

[@ultranitro437]

Can I get all the Real O.G's to give this beat a thumbs up in 2024?!!

[@earth_angel879]

🎉✊👆👍

[@Roberkert]

I got you, that's all I want I won't forget, that's a whole lot I don't go out, now that you're in Sometimes we shout, but that's no problem I don't know why sometimes I get frightened You can see my eyes, you can tell that I'm not lying Look at you, you're a pageant You're everything, that I've imagined Something's wrong, I feel uneasy You show me, tell me you're not teasing I don't know why sometimes I get frightened You can see my eyes, you can tell that I'm not lying I don't know why sometimes I get frightened You can see my eyes, you can tell that I'm not lying There's no doubt, not when I'm with you When I'm without, I stay in my room Where do you go, I get no answer You're always out, it gets on my nerves I don't know why sometimes I get frightened You can see my eyes you can tell that I'm not lying I don't know why sometimes I get frightened You can see my eyes, you can tell that I'm not lying I don't know why sometimes I get frightened You can see my eyes, you can tell that I'm not lying

[@kevinspacey5325]

I miss when people would type out lyrics in comments. We need to bring that back. 👍

[@LL-fd7xn]

And Neil Finn wrote this gem at 21!!!!

[@rikibradshaw9628]

Still listening in 2022! I'm also still listening to his and his brother's band, Crowded House!

[@TheSandraVida]

Brings lots of happy memories,my best friend was alive,now she has got her wings,it reminds me all the fun we had,.

[@donaldmoore9306]

That’s very true. How are you doing? Hope you are fine and staying safe out there?

[@heavnnnsent]

When you are thinking or speaking of her I think she hears you and she's watching over you. Always look out for signs. They can be very subtle. My mother-in-law let me smell her perfume a few years after she died it came to me for a split second. I was shocked I never had anything like this happen before or since. I hope you get a sign from your dear friend

[@heavnnnsent]

losing a friend is the pitts....sorry for your loss. What a great song to remember your friend by. I hope she gives you some signs that she is still watching over you.

[@johndurkin6382]

People always seem sad when remembering great songs such as this, be happy you lived through those years, be glad of the memories, and remember the people that where there with you and maybe are no longer around

[@ytubeanon]

yeah, but I'll tell you why it's sad, it's cuz we have proof we could have good music if we wanted it, we _know_ new music doesn't have to suck... reminds me of how punk was a reaction to disco, imagine just reminiscing about old pop/rock and letting disco reign forever

[@anonuser5852]

ytubeanon There’s still good stuff out there, it is just very obscure. The real problem is that the popular record labels decided they could make just as much money cheapening out and trotting out the same old tarnished pop stars year after year. Like the film and TV industry, the music industry has been become addicted to “playing it safe”, only pushing the boundaries when it comes to explicit language and topics in music but never being willing to experiment with new and different musical styles. Eventually, that will change, and until then we have unknown acts to discover on the internet and classic hits like this one to fall back on.

[@longgrayline8055]

These guys were waaaaaaaaaaaaay ahead of their time. Early New Wave to the max.

[@jackienuttall7549]

2023

[@80sandretrogubbins25]

@@TaigaTurf I would say this sounds the very epitome of 1979-80 new wave pop. Sparse arrangement with an almost 60s vibe.

[@80sandretrogubbins25]

@@TaigaTurf Accidents Will Happen by Elvis Costello, Let's Go by The Cars, Treason by The Teardrop Explodes, Reward by The Teardrop Explodes, or many other tracks on Split Enz's True Colours album, Up The Junction by Squeeze, or Another Nail In My Heart by Squeeze.

[@80sandretrogubbins25]

@@TaigaTurf Glad to help. This era of music is my favourite, 1978-1982.

[@paulbfields8284]

My wife said she heard a song on the grocery store pa speakers today while shopping.. she couldn’t remember or tell me what it was but that it reminded her of me.. so I got her to try and humm a bar and bam.. this was the tune.. is it me or is this not one of the great songs of a lifetime?! Still impressed with the effort put into this video and the song itself.. way ahead of their time

[@nishajefferson4921]

The 80's ROCKED, so miss them ....

[@frankieearwood7087]

Nisha Jefferson You are 1000%correct wish I could take everyone back to experience the best.l

[@mmitchellhouston]

Rapidly becoming one of my favorite songs.

[@ajs41]

This is the same sort of style as Echo Beach by Martha and the Muffins, which I suppose isn't surprising since they're both from early 1980.

[@LiquidDrumnBreaks]

He has a flatscreen TV in 1980!

[@diastoleny]

Made me laugh!

[@brookemead4660]

Ha ha.that's funny

[@ajs41]

Interestingly, if you watch ITN's coverage of the 1983 British general election there's a real big screen in the studio.

[@BlueSoulJim]

esmith512a 2001 was filmed in 64? 😳😯😦😧😮😲

[@jonathanoxlade4252]

probably expensive first TV was probably 480p flat panel till they got cheaper plasma then lcd now probably LCD with led backlight

[@JohnBWells]

We used to play this on the old KZEW-FM Dallas. The new PD, Tom Owens, was a genius.

[@TheBrannagan]

Great song man! Brings back a lot of good memories. I was 15 and this was a mainstay on the radio, in California. The sound was so new and fresh too. We had "The Cars" a few years before, again, new and fresh sound. Not punk, not quite rock, so it must be....New Wave. Now, it's all classic rock and it's all good! Unfortunately, talent left a long time ago. I'll say it again, great song! Thank you for it.

[@gilleous]

I was 15 in California when this happened. So, so exciting! We were lucky to be that age then. The kids have nothing like this now.

[@gilleous]

Where in CA were you? I was in the south bay of LA. KROQ : )

[@TheBrannagan]

I was in central CA, close to Pismo Beach. I rocked KROQ every time I got south of Santa Barbara! You are so right, we really were lucky to be young in the early 80's. Back when people spoke to one another, face to face and didn't have to worry about "Triggering" someone's delicate feelings. Music was still raw, not canned or over sampled. There was real talent and we had the original MTV! Damn I want to be a kid again. Weekends almost here Jill, have a good one!

[@burney7418]

I remember being in Rockingham, Western Australia 1980, a US Submarine visited. I went to the pub for a drink and played this on the jukebox. They went crazy for this song. Not heard anything like it before

[@burney7418]

I saw Split ENZ live in 1976 at a pub. Wasn't supposed to be there. I was only 15

[@pamela8329]

Such a classic! Enjoyed on MTV many years ago, & still listening in 2023❤️

[@justinwallace390]

I just discovered this and I was born in 1982. I don't think I have ever heard this in the United States as a kid, but I'm digging it now. 😊

[@pamela8329]

@@justinwallace390 Merry Christmas dude! Now check out Crowded House. The Finn brothers are brilliant. ❤

[@justinwallace390]

@@pamela8329 Oh yea, I definitely know them. Thanks :)

[@douglasmontgomery2063]

I'm waiting for Martha Quinn to introduce "Love Plus One" by Haircut 100, now...

[@douglasmontgomery2063]

You'll get no argument from me, my friend.

[@AllhailtheUS]

Haha awesome comment!

[@seabeemoose9432]

...I miss Martha Quinn so much....!

[@63turbo]

There was so many cool bands then! I loved them all!

[@jhamtramck4569]

Hah!

[@mizrahimjew9351]

This song brings a smile to my face. No, I am not frighten- I don't know why I would be. Just happy that this is my generation of songs growing up.

[@sylwyu1]

lyrics: I got you, that's all I want I won't forget, that's a whole lot I don't go out, now that you're in Sometimes we shout, but that's no problem I don't know why sometimes I get frightened You can see my eyes, you can tell that I'm not lyin' Look at you, you're a pageant You're everything, that I've imagined Something's wrong, I feel uneasy You show me, tell me you're not teasin' I don't know why sometimes I get frightened You can see my eyes, you can tell that I'm not lyin' There's no doubt, not when I'm with you When I'm without, I stay in my room Where do you go, I get no answer You're always out, it gets on my nerves I don't know why sometimes I get frightened You can see my eyes you can tell that I'm not lying I don't know why sometimes I get frightened You can see my eyes, you can tell that I'm not lyin' I don't know why sometimes I get frightened You can see my eyes, you can tell that I'm not lying

[@jorgedacosta8957]

I don't know why sometimes I get frightened!!! Still listening to it 2018 and many years to come. Love the 80's all the great music , movies, food, sex. I wish I could go back and stay in the 80's