The Stranglers - Skin Deep

Music video by The Stranglers performing Skin Deep. (C) 1984 BMG Rigts Management (UK) Limited

[@artfasil]

The lyrics are a life lesson that most do not realize until too late.

[@danielmoran9902]

Yes. That really does make sense. Better watch out..

[@DavidSaum-is6xm]

Brother we only have two hands to lend

[@howardlake6178]

I think it could encourage….slip slop slap all around the world

[@nonsensefactory]

Yes definitely😢

[@jatinderdevgun9093]

Still haunted by this beautiful song, I'm 55 now......what genius

[@kevinmulrooney3353]

Bloody kids. I'm 69 and still come here often

[@StaceyGear-gh7id]

Same, though I have 3 years on you...such classics will outlive us

[@moongypsyguerrero1925]

The haunting melody made an impression on me

[@pip06powell]

One of the first groups to play at Brady's in Liverpool where I worked from 1981. Bloody love this ❤ Dangerously manly band, sad day when Hugh Cornwall left. Look out for his collaboration with John Cooper Clark

[@michaellavery4899]

Like a fine wine, The Stranglers improve with age.

[@clementevaldez1271]

Timeless classic song.....love it here in 05/2024

[@hamidghavidel7524]

I'm an Iranian ,We were discovering these great songs with a lot of troubles through radio's parasites then recording them in cassettes then we were listening them with every kind of noises ,It was not so easy like some friends that have them in pubs with beautiful girls ,But I'm thinking the worth of it ❤

[@davidcousins3508]

Loved the stranglers ..takes me back to days of smokey pubs ,beer and beautiful girls ..when life was fun ...RIP Dave .

[@heliumpeeling535]

@John Shiner Atmosphere, its lacking a lot these days.

[@Sunakfilth]

Good days..

[@Sunakfilth]

I agree m8.. Gr8 times.. The world's gone to crap now.. Not many pubs left in my town.. And smoking ban fucked it up too..

[@garychakmakjian9788]

@@Sunakfilth just the whole damn world is screwed by ZOG and Techno AI trash

[@renzy5270]

100% Dave,reminds me of the Maroubra Bay Hotel in Sydney everytime I here the Stranglers

[@rosethearttherapist]

RIP keyboardist David Paul Greenfield from The Stranglers

[@lyrimetacurl0]

RIP

[@tractor1873]

Yes fantastic key boards. An integral part of The Stanglers. RIP. X

[@elrenato82]

He looks so young back then... It creeps me out a bit that I'm aging myself. he was really cool! May he rest in peace.... His hair and his face are really cool!

[@Kelly14UK]

Aye.

[@robster6868]

Must be because all of the Golden Brown

[@daveb6214]

2024 and still Rocks even after all these years. Who thinks this music will never get old . From the 🇬🇧

[@jezdilcock1906]

I'm getting older, but this band have been with me for a good 55 years 😊

[@walwilliams5534]

As fresh and relevant as the day it was written. #LifeLessons

[@groovejet77]

Funny how we just took the 80s for granted not knowing what an amazing decade in music we were living through. If only I could have it all again....

[@grahamcheesman2252]

So true, I love so much from 80's I never really thought was good at the time. Now I realise how amazing nearly all of it was and how bad today's music is

[@timleocarrigan]

So true, I was fortunate to have seen so many of the 80's bands.

[@Rep0007]

OK here comes the inevitable 80s time machine post...

[@groovejet77]

At least we have KZbin!

[@jeremyyoung4415]

I was there and im still here taking it for granted. On my tablet rigged up to my stereo system.

[@user-gy5cx5db2i]

the punk aggression of the early albums, the avant garde of the mid period and the pop sensibility of the later stuff-one day people will look back and realise that the stranglers were one of the greatest bands of all time

[@moongypsyguerrero1925]

Well said!👌

[@davidjohn5639]

No one delivers menace quite like Hugh Cornwell. What a legend!

[@bukowskibabe]

SEXY menace

[@bozenajedruszak2679]

Miracle

[@paulharrison437]

Young lad when it was released - 40years later appreciating these absolute corkers.

[@StonedMeadowOfDoom]

This is how 80's music is supposed to sound. Fantastic song

[@coleeisenstadt9312]

Brother you better watch out though

[@davidtomlinson6138]

Absolutely awesome track , STANGLERS my favs 👍🙂

[@vettemuziekjes]

Nope, the stranglers made the 80's sound like this

[@trudygreer2491]

This is how Music should sound!

[@MrJimbaloid]

The First thing I ever learnt to do with a computer was how to program (code) into a BBC basic. And it was Golden Brown by the stranglers in 1986.

[@Memory_Gatherers]

RIP Dave Greenfield and ta for the tunes.

[@tufty7026]

British Teeth you are an affront to humanity. RIP Dave.

[@elrenato82]

When I read the news I couldn't believe it... He was so cool! Dammit!

[@maxinemckenzie5765]

I jammed with Him once at a party. He was a really nice, no bullshit kind of fella. Their was a drunk guy following him around, who kept nagging him to play the Keyboard part of "Golden Brown"...and He did. R.I.P Dave Greenfield. 🌠🎼🎹🎵🎶👤🐁🕶💎

[@terryjones5120]

unsung hero.....how can music ever be the same....rip dave x

[@marksullivansullybcs8340]

Great guy R. I. P MY DEAR FRIEND THAKS FOR ALL THE MEMORIES, HAD PLEASURE ON WORKING ON TOURS BK IN 80S 90S 💔

[@petroniaskho]

This gem still gives me goosebumps after all these years.

[@krismoller6433]

Perhaps even more relevant today than ever.

[@alanoneill3065]

always relevant

[@rtaj247]

I think everyone has a moment in their lives when they listen to this and realise how true it is. Powerful song.

[@SAHB]

Peasant in the big shitty is better

[@edwardverhofstadt4750]

A REAL SUPPORT FOR ME !!!

[@Robster65]

I pity those who didn't watch out

[@patricktaylor4997]

True. Sage advice in this song.

[@ekim1451]

Ho many people realise that Golden Brown is a reference to Heroin ?

[@zzkiplington]

What an utterly haunting song, what an utterly talented group.Such presence.

[@colinjennings3661]

It's a fantastic song.

[@RockChick]

Wow what a fantastic comment 😊

[@andrewbleasdale790]

True

[@redcalx9568]

imagine those dancing back in the day? play it again jc x

[@Theoriginalbigbrillo]

Always reminds me of my Dad singing incorrectly the chorus "You better watch out for the Schoolies" lol" 1984 RIP Dad ;-(

[@moongypsyguerrero1925]

Yeah, I also thought it was something else besides "skin Deep😄 Sorry for your loss🙏

[@glwendt]

Your dad was right!

[@davewilson9738]

The reality is that the 80's needed to last another 20 years just to be able to listen to all the good music.

[@Martin9476]

2023 can do one. I want 1984!!

[@rickh3714]

Well. Haven't we got Orwellian?

[@anton13rowe]

@@rickh3714 I think it has got a little TOO 1984.

[@aerial_camera_video_imaging]

Often over looked 80s classic... But a brilliant song

[@greensocks4507]

Queen St Auckland. 1984. Mainland records. I still have the cassette. Wonderful.

[@paulsanders860]

Just love that keyboard riff.

[@Paul777-]

I’m 26 and properly started to admire this band 2 years ago. There is something about their them. Modern music got no fluency.

[@Chipchase780]

This track is the pinnacle of cool on every level, and 34 years after its release it still sounds fresh and new.

[@jaysilverberg]

@@coolairheights that's true The good ole' quasi paraddidle on the snare.

[@nutster9000]

@@coolairheights Oh sod off!

[@fossilmatic]

I remember when it was released back when i still cared about new music being released!

[@markkelly940]

You are not wrong man , cool trackkkkk!!! x

[@purshottamadevadhikar5035]

Wroong

[@jdsbeau1]

Rest in peace Jet Black and Dave Greenfield. Thanks for the music.

[@staffsyeoman]

This isn't a song, it's philosophy and life advice with brilliant rhythm. Masterpiece. I've lived it.

[@richardperrins1442]

loved the stranglers from the very first time I heard them I’m 69 now and still love them .fabulous band with so much talent .i don’t think they did a bad song ever imo

[@josemanuelpedro9451]

Vi-os pela primeira vez no festival de Vilar de Mouros em Agosto de 1982..

[@sebatianalvarado7171]

yeah remember end of college being one of the ones with "Rattus " under my arm .. along with .. the Members .. and the rest of those great 70s bands ..

[@jamiecovfefe6323]

My neighbours loved this song so much they threw a brick at my window to hear it better.

[@pablobrad100]

lol

[@gordonthomson7501]

Love this

[@ANDY-we7mr]

Ha ha throw 🤣 one back 🤣 works for me

[@iandickson1940]

😂😂😂 Great song for sure

[@graemecouch5010]

Great song !

[@ericgeorge5483]

My favourite Stranglers song and it's absolutely bloody brilliant.

[@dennisprice7244]

Well said Eric: mine too.

[@jenniferjones188]

Totally agree superb

[@danielneighbour3733]

Mine is The Raven but this is in my top 20

[@deanreynolds7825]

Drummer was so good.

[@ghmusic8116]

@@deanreynolds7825 Drum machine you mean..Jet didnt play acoustic drums on this track nor album all programmed percussion

[@markburkill4244]

Awesome band takes me back to 1980 when I went back home to England and saw a Stranglers special on tele

[@rhianjones1319]

“Skin Deep is one my favourite song by the Stranglers”

[@stevendouglas6593]

One of my favourite songs full stop.

[@colinjennings3661]

It's an absolute classic.

[@PaulSmith-pf2uq]

RIP Greenfield! Thank you for the music. Will be listening to you playing your keyboards and singing, every time a Stranglers song comes up, until we die. You've been brilliant!

[@northseabrent]

One of many underrated bands ever, one of the best summer driving songs ever.

[@louiscaprani2757]

many or most?

[@grahamcheesman2252]

North Sea Brent totally agree with you, been my ringtone for several years and most people ask me if to answer so they hear more

[@andrew2366]

These are not underrated!!!!!! Get a grip!!!!

[@quentin3330]

North Sea Brent lol, I just said the same thing on Facebook...The Stranglers are so frigging underappreciated. Totally agree.

[@oliveroneill1388]

Your english is crap

[@m2mark1]

Saw the stranglers at stafford bingley hall in 1977. They were amazing....and still are

[@johnbowkett5920]

'Watch out for the Skin Deep' .... how true .

[@lecutter9382]

One of the best bands of the 80s. Criminally underrated.

[@terryyepblaize6267]

Absolutely..

[@pabloalvez915]

Cornwell was a handsome bloke, he had that Conneryesque look , a fine Celtic set of features. A great rock legend worthy of more recognition.

[@user-eb8mi3xi5f]

No wonder he was once accidentally into movie scene, and he got a good voice too.

[@darrenwebster7535]

This was when Music was music but we didn't realise how good it was 80s where the best

[@colinjapp6468]

My Older Brother introduced me too the Stranglers about 76, I was 8 yrs old, Kids today don’t No what they missing, Don’t thing there has been a day since I haven’t listened to them since 🍺

[@aliensatemybuickakajim5345]

I had the 12 inch single. Played it to death.

[@bartleby4957]

I am in my early seventies, and, believe it or not, I heard this for the first time five days ago. It is wonderful! I think I have missed too much in life.

[@Sajuuk]

We all miss much in life whether we know it or not. There's too much media for any one single lifetime to experience. Just enjoy your discovery!

[@donburgess849]

Better late than never!

[@kallekas8551]

Have you checked out Golden Brown by them? 2:30

[@kallekas8551]

Ignore the 2.30… fumble fingers…

[@paulmckenzie4291]

Hat is off to you for being willing to so honestly post. Now you've had a sniff dig in, plenty more to enjoy. All the best

[@JF-kv1gm]

Just heard the news.... So sorry that we've lost Dave Greenfield. So many iconic contributions by him in the Stranglers' music.

[@andrewmatthews6861]

Very talented very sad 😢😢😢😢😢

[@vicgeorge7502]

Gone to the 5th dimension. No problemo.

[@paulbishop7164]

This is a classic in any era, not just the 80s

[@HagbardCeline23]

One of their best. Truer words ne'er spoken.

[@Dead-Ball-Situation]

Creative, foot tapping rhythm and brilliant vocals. Great song. Surprised? No - this was the 80's, where real music prevailed.

[@cathsalazar9930]

Definitely

[@neilbinns2232]

Aye I remember Stock Aitken and Waterman...

[@greatunz67]

Such a classic 80's song, makes you feel so good, but also so sad that those years are so far gone, and we've all gotten so much older.

[@markmywords7417]

Yep the best years music wise, wish could turn back the clock...

[@terryjones5120]

dont be sad cos you can enjoy schooling the future......always a plus in your life

[@mrsquackers8368]

This song came out a year before I was born but my stepfather loved The Stranglers and so do I.

[@keithlibner9259]

We didn't know how great we had it.

[@pajs6666]

The 80's alternative musice was the best and it still is

[@fucknuckle]

man!!! the bands we grew up on!!!

[@stephenlisson1994]

You are so right. I was lucky enough to see this great band...LIVE. They came to Canada in 1982-1983 and they played at a small venue in Oakville Ontario. A buddy and I were lucky enough to grab a pair of tickets to the concert. We actually met a couple of the band members. BRILLIANT TIMES!!!!

[@agamino2185]

Sorry. I grew up in the 60s. But... I always tell ebybdy, " the 60s and 80s! Great music!" Just my opinion.

[@perpetual61]

Your so right nothing beats the 80's Alternative Music scene which was so Magical.

[@zemljankavesna]

I was lucky to see them in Zagreb, ex Yugoslavia, early 80- is

[@mistershiny384]

This song just grows as do I remember it's release and its still great dec 2023 .

[@davidboyce8683]

This album is 40 years old people, we are all gettin' old amigo's ..

[@michaelsewell6996]

Love The Stranglers … fantastic energetic music 🎵 ❤❤❤

[@dianal.5223]

RIP David Greenfield, one of the best tunes of my dancing days, been playing this song a lot recently, timeless.

[@andrewmatthews6861]

Great talent in a great band sadly missed 😢😢😢

[@UKMitchy]

This song and 5 Minutes, I can listen to forever.

[@fredaaron762]

RIP Dave Greenfield. Thank you for all the great music.

[@stevenvenn]

R.I.P. Dave Greenfield. :(

[@noclu9683]

@gibsongoldtop100 Wikipedia said he was in hospital for "heart problems", was found to be COVID-19 +

[@noclu9683]

@British Teeth Many people don't realize the connection between oral hygiene and heart health, I gargle with peroxide 2-3 times a week (I'm a physician).

[@ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113]

@@noclu9683 When i went to donate Blood, years ago, the Blood sucker told me to "piss off and take your bad Teeth with you." So, i did.

[@georgessiam378]

There's only a few songs that make feel emotional and nostalgic like this one. Such a special song

[@Yoroaldon]

Only half of them left. Used to love their songs. Thank you guys. RIP Dave and Jet.

[@jmbwithcats]

Many people tell you that they're your friend... this song foresees social media, and how feel people we truly know there, and how many are there for us when we truly need them.

[@trdidion]

Jonathan Berman *unsocial

[@patcom1013]

Jon - yes, there's a lot of messaging within this piece. Check out their other, equally great number: 'The European Female', which is an account foretelling the environment we (men) find themselves in, regarding the lying and schemeing women are capable of.

[@jamesmarshall539]

yes Jonathan you take in people and then get stitched uptrue words Skin Deep

[@briansaiditsoitmustbetrue4206]

@@jamesmarshall539 So VERY true... That is why VERY few people can earn the status .."My friend" I have people I associate with ... But They don'y earn the status ..Friend.. I think about 6 Humans on this planet have earned the status "Friend" ..And I will ONLY ever let them f++k me over ONCE... They will NEVER get a second chance.

[@DarrenBonJovi]

you sound like a barrel of laughs ;)

[@MrCodlin]

Goodbye Dave and thanks for all the wonderful music.

[@lmwlmw4468]

Great song, like Golden Brown and Always the Sun........all great pieces of music.

[@jogolock1190]

3 in 10 Stranglers. Skin Deep, Golden Brown, No More Heroes

[@baybydilly742]

Always the Sun, honeylamb.

[@michaeldaly8597]

Classic Stranglers RIP you great muso's

[@vc23]

Just seen the sad news, I'm gutted, I've seen them so many times over the last 35 years and fortunately I was lucky enough to meet them. RIP Dave

[@stevenorellano2039]

Nothing sounds like this today.

[@TheGarageJump]

This is a brilliant song. Great delivery. Describes underlying snide very well and The Stranglers 'sound' is terrific here.

[@dannycostello1978]

It is. Truly great.

[@latkagravas2967]

Always loved all the Stranglers "sounds" - phases, eras, etc. Special.....

[@53454848]

Dave Greenfield, who very recently died from COVID-19, plays an incredible melody on his Oberheim synthesizer in this song. RIP Dave, your music contributions will never be forgotten.

[@markmorrid8144]

Covid doesn't kill anyone it helps them to the other side just like flu.

[@richardtattersall647]

Jet black died today 8 12 22 (drummer)

[@Theoriginalbigbrillo]

@@markmorrid8144 100% agreed...........................

[@thomaselliott573]

Yes, a greatly talented innovator, but he died with Covid 19 as a complication of heart disease, so not from it.

[@dollcefina]

@@richardtattersall647 Jet Black had been seriously ill for a very long time. So sorry to hear he's gone now.

[@TobyLynnoedd]

That intro is still awesome...

[@TonyC-uz5uu]

Was lucky enough to see Hugh play this in Glasgow last week. What a song! What a man!

[@Sebastian1018]

O M G....The Stranglers were truly.. AWESOME.... their music is as fantastic today, 2021, as it was in the 80s. What wonderful memories of that time, living in St. John's Wood...O M G...

[@gino1581]

"Skin Deep"... Un gros son, signé les STRANGLERS... Malheureusement, peu d'artistes musiciens actuels sont encore capables de faire cela.

[@ulla1623]

So true and this song could be matched with Bryan Ferry Mama says. Friends must be trustworthy and consistent and I don't share my friends.

[@Penmani]

Genius! RIP Dave. What a hero...

[@Vivamancer]

R.I.P. Dave. Utter bloody wizard & so much of The Stranglers sound that set the band apart came from his melodies & keyboards. Skin Deep is a near-perfect track, with a wonderful hook, build-up & some cracking lyrics.

[@melgordon5763]

Hi all you stranglers, i lost my wife to cancer last week. We used to dance to this played it all day, loved hughs voice cool guy

[@Vivamancer]

@@melgordon5763 Sorry for your loss. Music woven with memories can be a wonderful form of remembrance; even moreso with dance.

[@jaysonraphaelmurdock8812]

My condolences

[@andrecolomas]

... and Jet 🙏.

[@cathsalazar9930]

Great 80’s band from days passed! Still luv em all!

[@8ballprowler799]

Love the bongo bloke's look and the pout directly into the camera.

[@jasonpfinch]

Takes me straight back. I'm 14 again. Cheers, Dave.

[@shaunypie99]

Fukin A bro.

[@h.m.7218]

The greatest songs are those you never get tired of listening to. I've been listening to this, Golden brown and Walk on by every day since Dave Greenfield passed away. Plus several other Stranglers tunes. And I'm still wanting more. Their back catalogue is so impressive...

[@aldunn426]

Rates NORVEGICUS one of the best debut albums ever the stranglers one of the best

[@greghallberg4182]

This song and 'Life has no mercy' sure bring a lot of memories 🍻🍻

[@danw1374]

@@aldunn426 Not a single bad track on that album. Just brilliant!

[@aldunn426]

@@greghallberg4182 that's right my friend all their songs are awesome which means timeless

[@stephenalderson6279]

Life is the next meal away ...

[@Sajuuk]

Everytime I hear a Stranglers song I'm like "This is my favorite song of theirs!" And then I listen to another song and feel the same way again..

[@henriquedonofrio4614]

I totally agree, fella Niko! Such wonderful band

[@user-fc8km4ix3z]

These totally cool dudes formed some of the music of my youth in NZ. I'm an old bastard now , but this is still the coolest music.

[@DaveAlbiston]

I can never listen to a Stranglers song without ever 'not listening to one more' such is life...

[@DaveAlbiston]

Yup!

[@DaveAlbiston]

such is life ***** take it while you 'can' knowing all the while that Spirits Support Thee :-)

[@johnm2631]

Its all good Dave. Take care mate.

[@gilwood7530]

Ooooo Now I wanna hear ....

[@RobinEdgar]

Only one more?!!

[@lucypotato8793]

These songs just creep up on me sometimes, I could just cry...

[@DrFod]

Love the keyboard hook on this tune. RIP Dave Greenfield.

[@TheKeyboardChronicles]

Never gets old - and Dave G was nothing short of an icon.

[@clivelee5708]

That bass line 👌

[@thewickerman4083]

My favourite The Stranglers song and that is saying something. So cool and the lyrics mean a lot to me.

[@thomaselliott573]

Surely this is one of the great songs of the modern era. The lyrics and talent of the musicians is unsurpassed.

[@booooo666]

Agreed.. Knocks spots off today's shite

[@mawsonfamily3633]

RIP Dave Greenfield, another musical genius gone too soon xx

[@georgekaplan4696]

❤️ this song. ❤️ This band. ❤️ Your true friends. Treasure them. The rest are just passengers

[@andysllt155]

To me this has to be the best tune of 1984 39 years later still bloody brilliant

[@aclark903]

84's best song was Frankie's #PowerofLove

[@MisoMooch]

Though I didn't discover this song until the late 90's I have to agree...The best song of 1984 as far as I'm concerned. I keep coming back to this song on KZbin again and again. I wish I'd discovered the Stranglers earlier

[@ericgeorge5483]

Probably my favourite Stranglers song, this is about as good as it gets.

[@andrewmatthews6861]

when I've finished my time machine does anyone want to come with me ? 😎

[@commandingjudgedredd1841]

Aye, gie's a shout when you're ready.

[@user-bj3jn1sq7y]

As long as you’re playing Skin Deep

[@Muldoon111]

If your going past the 80s I'll grab a lift.

[@jfc213]

yes

[@kevinmorse8814]

Ok, let's go back and bring them back with us, as long as it doesn't create a Stranglers Paradox 👍

[@jamesrainey2174]

What a wonderfully haunting song performed by the utterly brilliant group that is the Stranglers 🎸🎸🎸

[@michaelburland5175]

Beware charming individuals , they are not what they appear to be.

[@garyhuman6747]

When I was licensee of The Windmill PH. in Somersham in the nineties, JJ and Dave (the bag) plus the rest of the boys were regular customers. Lovely people and happy days !! R.I.P. Dave. Keep playing up there !!!!!!

[@ashgan84]

Their evolution from punk rock to pop was a masterclass.

[@charly9927]

another great British band that made the 80s so awesome

[@keithwalmsley1830]

The Stranglers, utter legends!!! The first band I got in to and have practically influenced all of my thoughts ever since. Only Hugh and Jean-Jacques left now, I honestly pity all the subsequent generations that were never privvy to all this and the punk revolution in general, I think it was a genuinely special time but then again I am an old fart!!!

[@thenintendogamer9318]

RIP Dave Greenfield what a great band and great songs

[@kosovoblues5019]

what a master band ,and what fundamental part of their sound that great keyboardist. R.i.p. Dave G. ,thanks

[@sumantmurugesh1669]

From the first time I saw this in the eighties, I was hooked to this song. So mysterious and smooth a tune. 😍

[@andyberridge6455]

The stranglers greatest hit, better watch out for the skin deep. Another 1980s classic song 😎 Always the sun, golden brown, no more heroes, no mercy, just love the stranglers music.

[@cathsalazar9930]

And golden brown!

[@fargeeks]

Greatest indeed Probably the only song I like from them so far