TALK TALK | FIRST COUPLE REACTION | It's my Life! | What a pleasure listening to this GOLD!!!!!

[@davehess1019]

I could listen to this song 100 times in a row, that's how much I enjoy this song

[@markr.devereux3385]

actually I have on loop on yt music

[@davehess1019]

@@markr.devereux3385 have you checked out this song Live at Montreux 1986, incredible version of this song

[@franciscoramirez4179]

Same here!👍

[@GeorgeFinnie-l7o]

They are a great British band

[@ohfour-seven6228]

Talk Talk are not a one hit wonder, they were a staple in the alternative dance clubs. Suggested follow ups: Such a Shame, Living In Another World, Life's What You Make it, Pictures of Bernadette, Happiness is Easy. All of these had 12" remixes and are all fantastic! Great reaction y'all!

[@gr8dalmuti]

And, also, "Renee"

[@richardgoddard37]

​@@gr8dalmutibeautiful song.

[@sophieandwayne]

Love such a shame!

[@ohfour-seven6228]

@@sophieandwayne Such a great band, so glad they're getting some recognition!

[@JBettz]

@@gr8dalmuti Renee Brilliant 🎵 🍻👍🏼

[@jimled50jl49]

Hi guys, here in England during the 80's I can tell you Talk Talk were not one hit wonders. So I will give you a few of their hits that were in the singles charts and made regular appearances on "Top Of The Pops" Lead singer Mark Hollis sadly is no longer with us. You will be surprised just how many singles they released. So here are a few of the top hits > "Talk Talk" same as the groups name...."Today" ..." Such a Shame" [ one of my favourites ] ... "Life Is What You Make It" [ another brilliant song ] ..." Living In Another World" They should keep you busy with 5 excellent songs....If you had to pick just one ... it's "Such A Shame" and pick two ? ... "Life Is What You Make It" ....Pick 5 and refer to original list. Lol Hope this helps. Byeee Jim X

[@trufflehund]

John Cope and The Rainbow?

[@Dave-un7fh]

Exactly what I was going to say! I'm from NZ. Talk Talk was huge here as well. They probably only recognize the song from No Doubts' cover. Anyway, great to see Mark Hollis getting the praise he deserved.

[@marlew6629]

Their live concert at Montreaux which is on youtube is stunning. Their live shows are legendary for the musicianship. Yes they use synths, but the other musicians really shine on their live shows. Trust me.

[@bosmeck]

4.40 - I vomited at this point... further, my back is broken. The talk are good brother Jim and it's such a shame Mark left the earth... however, we still have this on earth. God bless Mark and his band.

[@thomasdippel4713]

Mit der beste Live Sänger den es jemals gegeben hat ist ein one hit Wunder. Einfach lachhaft

[@HarryFlashmanVC]

The bass line in this is absolutely awesome

[@ColourboxNow]

Talk Talk was far more than a one-hit wonder. Lead singer Mark Hollis had a unique voice but unfortunately past away in 2019 after a short Illness. Simon Reynolds' excellent obit at NPR Radio titled "Mark Hollis and Talk Talk's Brilliant Nuanced, Stubborn Visions" is a great tribute to Mark and Talk Talk. Thanks for the reaction to It's My LIfe. Cheers, Paul.

[@yomomma2054]

They stated "Talk Talk One-Hit Wonder"...Such a Shame....

[@drumvc8060]

Mark Hollis was a true genius, pick anything and it’s a treat. Colour of Spring album is a good starting point, try Give It Up.

[@jonthebeloved6094]

Agreed!!

[@pablopumarestaminiau7512]

Goosebumps. Every time.

[@JohnMacRae23]

They went from a brilliant synth pop band to basically inventing post rock with Spirit of Eden and Laughing Stock - two complete masterpieces and imo, 2 of the greatest albums ever recorded... ever ever.

[@klassemyra]

Yes!!! So true! 2 of my absolute favorite albums of all time!

[@michelemichele3375]

So glad there’s interest in Talk Talk. What tracks would you recommend? I sent NnL the 3 CDs that sound ambient. Thanks ✨😉

[@Pulsar77]

They had a few more hits: - Such A Shame (the full version) - Life's What You Make It - Living In Another World

[@Escapee5931]

The "It's my life" line is just so triumphant!

[@extracaliber432]

Such a shame you haven't heard "Such a Shame".

[@gog583]

Talk Talk...great band! Favorite song on the album is "Tomorrow Started".This was the end of the "radio-play" Talk Talk. After this, they went in a totally different way. A MUCH better way IMHO.

[@chrislufc]

My favourite track too!

[@neiljolley7467]

And mine, absolutely amazing track!

[@jonthebeloved6094]

Agreed!

[@feus1erze212]

A masterpiece !!

[@adamp2029]

They’re great and they COMPLETELY changed up their sound with their last 3 albums. Sort of Radiohead before Radiohead. Also, new wave is my favorite genre 😀

[@davehess1019]

I remember the first time I heard this song, it was on Mtv back in the 80's, my best decade, my favorite decade

[@FloatingAnarchy61]

This is a great track, but you need to react to the album Spirit Of Eden. The opening track The Rainbow is just brilliant. So atmospheric, it sounds like the soundtrack for a post rock spaghetti westerm. Mark Hollis had such a fragility to his voice. I promise you it's like mothing you've heard.

[@mattperegrine873]

I can't wait for them to go down the Talk Talk rabbit hole! Especially the last 3 albums.

[@drumvc8060]

@@mattperegrine873 and the Mark Hollis solo album, all masterpiece albums in my view.

[@page4prez]

totally agree with this. Spirit of Eden is one of my fav records of all time, a seminal, atmospheric record and quite different from the earlier talk talk stuff

[@mathiaswesterstrom3136]

Masterpiece!

[@michelemichele3375]

@@mattperegrine873 I think I sent NnL 3 Talk Talk CDs: Spirit of Eden, The Colour of Spring, and Laughing Stock. But I’ve never requested a track. Their sound is so unique and subtle but richly ambient and atmospheric. - sometimes jazzy or embellished with tasty bits. They paved the way for post-rock and bands like Portishead. Thanks ✨😊

[@tboltjohn]

The 60's first British wave band The Animals powerfully did their "Its My Life" with driving bass. Now the 80's, Talk Talk superbly delivers their own "Its My Life" vid with animals and killer bass drive. Love the connections and reimagination.

[@yolandbator180]

They were...became the auteurs of Post Rock

[@problemchimp4231]

After the great Pop stuff...they became even better, sincere...one of the greats

[@PJprog]

One of the best bands of the 80s IMO. We lost Mark Hollis way too soon. RIP. Tomorrow started and Such a shame - I think the best tracks on this album. And the 12" versions of the latter. Goosebumps time. 😍😍 Great stuff NicknLex.

[@giorugby]

Gwen Stefani did a remake of this one in the 90s? One of my favorite all time 80s songs! I will suggest their "Live at Montreux 1986" version of this one. It is FANTASTIC!! ✌🏽😎

[@NicknLex]

We heard the no doubt version yesterday!! Great cover

[@giorugby]

@@NicknLex I was thinking maybe that's why it had sounded familiar to you both. Talk Talk's version "Live at Montreux 1986" is amazeballs!

[@eggy1962]

@@NicknLex after you hear the Montreux version there is no going back....amazing

[@paulnixon9861]

Absolutely giorugby, the live at Montreux version is absolutely fantastic.

[@Wilss]

2003 it was.

[@jmr1920]

hearing this song first time, in the radio in 1984 was love at first line

[@bathset1119]

I’m so glad so many people chimed in about Talk Talk NOT being a one hit wonder! SO Good! Pick anything!

[@bathset1119]

So many great songs. May try Such a Shame next.

[@HarryFlashmanVC]

You need to watch the best version of this, part of a set they played at Montreaux in 1986.

[@deeve76]

The most underatted band of all time. Spirit of Eden is best 80s album. Laughing Stock is a masterpiece

[@AI_Surfer]

Talk Talk’s first radio single is a song called ‘Talk Talk’, from their album titled ‘The Party’s Over’. The song ‘Talk Talk’ has so much energy, it will charge you up.

[@blindonion]

Lifes what you make is like all Talk Talk songs...amazing

[@Teddytrick62]

I am glad you mentioned Spirit of Eden, their later albums are so original. Really you will never hear anything like it, strange jazz

[@davehess1019]

I absolutely love this song , muisc is great and there's a live version of this song on youtube and it's pretty good

[@frankmarsh1159]

Back in the eighties you had two rock music tribes. The new wave/punk kids sat at one table while the metal heads sat at the other table. Talk Talk was in the new wave camp...

[@HarryFlashmanVC]

You missed out the Indie/alt tribe.

[@frankmarsh1159]

@@HarryFlashmanVC Well the indie alternative scene was more aligned with new wave/punk. R.E.M. and the Replacements and those type of bands were considered new wave bands in the eighties. R.E.M. has said they played mostly new wave clubs back in the early days. The term alternative rock didn't really become wide spread until the nineties. That's when those bands became alternative.

[@OmoklmOmoklmOmoklm]

Hi; I recommend live at Montreux !❤

[@meadowenthusiast]

If you search talk talk you'll get every instance of the word talk, but if you search "talk talk" (in quotes) you will only get results with those two words together. Apologies if you know this already, but I'm always surprised how many people don't.

[@kellymoore2903]

What's the 11:11 on the background poster and so happy you chose Talk Talk!! Listened to that album tons of times back in the day in Toronto. I actually danced to that on stage in a set I created while dancing at strip clubs in the 80's.

[@badhairday_247]

Loving your chemistry. Talk Talk are simply amazing live. Montreaux ‘86 is on KZbin and well worth a reaction to any track. ‘Such a shame’ ‘Living in a another world’ ‘I don’t believe in you’ ‘Happiness is easy’ ‘Life’s what you make it’…

[@nehemb]

Totally agree with what others have said - Talk Talk are much more than one hit wonders! Each album they made was a stellar progression from the last. They followed their art even when it meant falling out with record companies and dropping sales. Their last 2 albums are subtle masterpieces but are easier to access if you listen to what preceded them. 'The Colour of Spring' is a great intro and worthy of a whole album reaction - probably their most accessible album.

[@greybeard2280]

Every now and then I sit and enjoy some 80's new wave type music. I think you guys should check out some Thompson Twins or Mister Mister. Great stuff you 2. Had fun with this one, haven't heard it in a decade or so...lol!

[@giorugby]

BROKEN WINGS!!!! #Classic

[@mvunit3]

You know what . . . Mr. Mister is a band that I want to purchase their albums because their "Singles" are soo strong. I have mentioned (with Nick too), that the last 2 places I've worked, I have to listen to AWFUL Pop songs over and over and over and over (and OVER), but there are a few I don't mind at all; Sting, The Police, Peter Gabriel, Simple Minds, and a few others that I've forgotten (and surprised of other great New Wave/Alternative songs they DON'T play), but "Broken Wings" and "Kyrie" are VERY well written tracks and top-tier musicianship (The Drummer "Pat Mastelotto" has been with King Crimson for many years now and played on 3 studio albums). Forgive me Mr. Greybeard . . . no more Thompson Twins in my life (and I'm being VERY respectful to the band 😝, you have no idea 🙃). But hey, N&L may want to hear it 😉. Btw - Prog Metal band *Anubis Gate* does a great cover of Broken Wings :).

[@jml-rj5re]

Such a Shame from the same album. Tomorrow Started. Does Carolina Know? The Colour of Spring (their best selling album) has great songs and moves away from Synth Rock. Live's What You Make It. Happiness is Easy. Living in Another World By the team we get to Spirit of Eden it's post rock-jazz, ethereal. I Believe in You is a good first track from Spirit of Eden. Producer and keyboardist Tim Friese-Greene played the synths.

[@RichardWilson-be8zp]

Very underrated band. RIP Mark Hollis

[@WendellRush2112]

So happy to hear Talk Talk on your channel. I luv them, so talented. They are definitely not a one hit wonders. If you can please listen to some of the other great songs such as The Party’s Over, Living in Another World, Have you Heard the News, Life is What You Make it and the actual song Talk Talk. You both will like them. Thanks again NicknLex 💖

[@Hoxson1]

I really like their live video in Montreux.

[@davehess1019]

you guys have to check out the Live Video for this song, Live at Montreux 1986, you guys will be blown away, incredible version

[@richardbailey1295]

I am a bassist, and I have always loved this tune.......effective bassline.

[@paulcardsfan]

Such a shame is great song 🎵 live Montreal

[@christianmuller2091]

The album after this was „The Colour Of Spring“ and it was the transition to the masterpieces that came after this (like „Spirit Of Eden) - being itself a masterpiece also. Recommendation for next tunes from 1986 would be „Happiness Is Easy“ and „It‘s Getting Late In The Evening“ (which was - for what reason ever - a B-side only; one of my all time favourites). I am old enough to have seen Talk Talk live in 1984 and 1986. Unforgettable. They were not only reproducing their album versions. They created an extra universe. And no one was busy making photos and videos, of course…

[@jah9253]

The 80's were a decade of bands with double names: Talk Talk, Duran Duran, Mister Mister, Go-Go's, Ting Tings, The The, and then there was the triple named band the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. The bass on this song is epic.

[@HDWTaipei]

Yeah Yeah Yeahs formed in 2000

[@johningram5186]

You will love talk talk’s stuff

[@go234ko96ts5]

What a great song from the 80's and the unique voice of Mark Hollis RIP Mark. Talk Talk was not a one hit wonder they had several well done songs like, LIFE'S WHAT YOU MAKE IT and SUCH A SHAME.

[@basildavidson4597]

Great reaction. Lex’s total enjoyment is infectious and then then their is her amazing top and beads, wonderful.

[@jonahyue4755]

Living in a different world. Best 80’s harmonica solo!

[@schaefo2]

Loved your reaction to one of my fav 80s songs. you need to watch the video, gorgeous, majestic, images is animals. This came out during the time when the video was as integral as the music to the popularity of the song.

[@paulnixon9861]

Mark Hollis, one of the great voices.

[@Rich-wi7dn]

Nothing makes me feel older than when I watch videos like this and hear “you know this song from your dad”. This is the music of my teenage years and it still feels contemporary for me, even though it’s almost 40 years old. Where have the years gone? Thanks for the reaction!

[@bennyrobles9194]

The variety of music in the 80s was unimaginable. RIP Mark Hollis.

[@rodrigogarrido5990]

The great Mark Hollis. The album Spirit of Eden is a masterpiece, also recomend Laughing Stock the song New Grass.

[@sergiobruno5157]

Talk talk es una tremenda banda y no tuvo un solo Hit !! "Such a Shame " fué tal vez una de las 10 mejores canciones de los 70/80 , tambien " I don't balieve in you " tremenda balada .

[@eliserichardson8814]

The better version

[@thecentralscrutinizer5730]

RIP Mark Hollis. NoDoubt does a great cover🖤 Art Rock

[@jondingwall5941]

Only serves to highlight how good the original is

[@karlchensam]

Happiness is Easy and Time it's Time bookend the Colour of Spring perfectly

[@j.jennings1722]

I never heard this song back in the '80s, and only knew it from when it was a hit for Gwen Stefani and No Doubt, over a decade later. I love No Doubt's version, but I have come to really like Talk Talk's original version as well.

[@johnnyhock]

“The Colour Of Spring” one of the best albums of all time

[@Xman156]

Are you expanding to other genres now? That would be great, and you would expand your audience as well!

[@oldrock9641]

You mentioned Jamaica... "Call On Jah" by Burning Spear from the album Jah Kingdom.

[@fords_nothere_100]

Such a good selection! Love it! I would HIGHLY recommend something from their next album, The Colour of Spring like "Life's What You Make It" or "Living in Another World". Its a transition work for Hollis, moving from the kind of synth pop sound on this tune, to the much more experimental stuff from Spirit of Eden or the true "post-rock" album Laughing Stock. Hollis quit the business after their last album did not sell well.

[@bonovol]

love this song! in my top 100

[@anthonyfoster6742]

Talk Talk had one more noticable hit here in the U.S. the song is "Talk Talk" yes same as the group name and album. A very good song as well, you would enjoy!

[@morenaselice5288]

You should watch the live video at Montreux 1986 🥰

[@rajaz4054]

I have all five albums from Talk Talk. They are: The Party's Over (1982) Incidentally on "Avalon" from Roxy Music's 1982 album of the same name, Bryan Ferry starts off with the lyric "Now the party's over, I'm so tired". It's My Life (1984) The title track was my introduction to Talk Talk. Like the first album, very synth pop in style. But you could already hear the early signs of what they became later. "Tomorrow Started" and "Does Caroline know" are a couple of examples. The Colour Of Spring (1986) They moved away from synth pop with this album and it's the last time Talk Talk would ever tour. Spirit Of Eden (1988) Here's where Talk Talk became much more progressive and Mark Hollis told the record executives that the band would no longer be able to tour because the music wasn't going to be commercial enough and the album has too many guest performers to warrant it. Laughing Stock (1991) This was the second album I heard from Talk Talk. Knowing them only for "It's My Life", I was blown away from how different the band had become. It's even more complex than Spirit Of Eden. So I picked this album up immediately. I worked my way backwards until I had all five albums. Most prog bands start prog and go pop later. Talk Talk did the reverse. By the way, information and reviews on them can be found on Prog Archives. I also have Mark Hollis's self-titled solo album from 1998. It's completely acoustic and is otherwise similar to Spirit Of Eden and Laughing Stock. He retired from music after making that album. I have the DVD of Talk Talk's Live At Montreux from 1986. An excellent concert.

[@garykaramani8537]

Danced to this many many times in my Club days in NYC and elsewhere. Great Video too BTW~

[@onecupof_tea]

Mark's voice is very much like Alison Moyet's. I wish she could join them for a reunion.

[@murdockreviews]

Talk Talk started as synthie-pop artists but soon showed they were more than that. In the UK and Europe they are critically acclaimed!

[@ericmeredith8754]

This was a fun reaction! Great song! Brings back memories for sure! Thanks for this! Love you both!

[@raymondboakes]

Glad you enjoyed that ,you'll find b sides, like it's getting late,for what it's worth and john cope ,even better . New grass, off the last album is amazing as well.Talk Talk were something else,RIP,Mark.

[@Bad80y1]

The next talk talk song to react to is “Life’s What You Make it”. Amazing piano in that song. I actually think it’s more catchy then it’s my life. Amazing band. All their music is excellent.

[@ChasBeauregarde]

I finally was able to connect to a song you reacted to wthin the hour. I'm do excited becsuse I know this song from the 80s way before Gwen Stefani.. Such great ambiet soothing music yet back in the day it was it was lumped in with new wave/ synth pop. I think it was also an MTV VH1 hit back then. I just liked it because it was well crafted pop with an infectious hook and great production. Their earlier material as the song " Talk Talk" is worth exploring. I nominate you two as "KZbin cutest couple" 😏

[@gfstephen]

What about a bit of Thomas Dolby, Hyperactive or She blinded me with science.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

When This Track Was Released,, Most Women Had A Crush On The Lead Vocalist,, Kajagoogoo "Too Shy" (Official Music Video A MUST!!)

[@tommix6457]

No doubt does a really good cover on this song too it's better to see the video if you ever want to hear it

[@happymethehappyone8300]

The Icicle Works "Birds Fly" (Whisper To A Scream)..A Must Hear Classic..Truth!!

[@bigboycombo6342]

Should have reacted to the live version. One of the few bands who sound better live and that’s saying a lot since their studio version is great.

[@curts6525]

I love No Doubt's cover of this song....you should check it out.

[@fiveorsixgirls]

Talk talk had other songs too. I first heard it when it first came out, turned me on so much. My husband and I would listen to it over and over..❤️

[@hogwash1462]

The whole album is spectacular! You ought to listen to it all.

[@stefanblue660]

So eine you detective the 80s ! 1984,the year of my matura. Life's what you make it and It's a shame ,Living in another world were other great hits and great songs! One of the best 80s bands!

[@thomasroth4533]

I have been following you for quite a while but I watch on my TV and can't comment there. I just saw the Nick Drake video and you really must hear his song "River Man". And I wonder if you are familiar with Terence Boylan? A seriously underrated singer/songwriter. He did an LP when young and later two wonderful albums released by Aylum Records. On the first, self titled album you find the cream of Californian musicians, Donald Fagen being one of them. Listen to the song "Hey Papa" and enjoy.

[@AntonioSanchez-td6bk]

You have listened to the group Aztec Camera with those two jewels of songs like "Still on Fire" and "All I need is everything" from their album Knife (1984) and one of the most beautiful songs I have heard, Boz Scaggs - Sierra (1994), there is a reissue in 2005 that I particularly like more. Saludos

[@robertweilmuenster1178]

You should check out Be Bop Deluxe, Modern Music the full suite is amazing.....

[@gfstephen]

Bill Nelson absolute genius!

[@imjelo]

*Love this song* . Brings back memories of Africa in 1984. I was a a teenager then (16 years old to be exact). As a bass player, I love the bass line in this song. Probably one of the best from that decade.

[@Xman156]

You need to react to more 80s New Wave music! Bands like Depeche Mode, New Order, Yazoo, Human League, Tears for Fears, Flock of Seagulls, Thompson Twins, Duran Duran, and tons of others. You'll be surprised of how beautiful that kind of music was!

[@NicknLex]

I agree! I was listening to New Order yesterday with a friend and thought the same! - Lex

[@Xman156]

@@NicknLex Which song? I hope you didn't hear Blue Monday or Bizarre Love Triangle, because then you can't react to them! These are their best songs in my opinion.

[@NicknLex]

@@Xman156 it was Blue Monday! But I’d already heard it before. I haven’t heard the other one!

[@Xman156]

@@NicknLex Both of you heard it? If so, you should react to Bizzare Love Triangle. Best video and sound quality is this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3XQgIl4qpueZ8U

[@jah9253]

Some other suggestions: Level 42, Pet Shop Boys, Mister Mister, Eurythmics

[@reesebn38]

Talk Talk has a great song called "Talk Talk". Which was used in the movie "Night Shift". "Night Shift" has an amazing soundtrack.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

The Flaming Lips "Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots" & "Do You Realize"

[@miguels5426]

Imagine the feel of dive in an open sportscar, summerevening in a great landscape and listen to that song.

[@pete3397]

Life's What You Make It would be the next progression for Talk Talk. As Lex somewhat alluded to, Talk Talk actually epitomized progressive rock. From where they started - you can check out the song "Talk Talk" as a starter - to where the ended up is an amazing ride. They moved from being a solid New Wave synth band to the cutting edge of 90's post-rock/prog. Also, one other band that hits that Spirit of Eden vibe would be Tortoise which is almost exclusively instrumental.

[@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering]

It’s SO easy to take in passing sounds n references during daily life and not realise you’ve been subconsciously listening the whole time . So funny to see both of you react and realise that you DID actually know this song on some level

[@forrestmorrisjr1637]

For whatever reason KZbin dropped this song on my home list, played it and looked at the wife and said, do you remember this song, she said yes, I'm lost but now found what a great song and somehow back in the day I missed it????????????????

[@kengregory6026]

Spirit Of Eden came out after The Colour Of Spring...which came out after It's My Life, from which this song is obviously taken .Hope you're both well x

[@grimlock1211]

The Blue Nile-Tinseltown in the rain Cock Robin - when your heart is weak Naked eyes -when the lights go out The adventures - send my heart Nick Heyward - tell me why

[@johncampbell756]

I always loved this song. It has never gotten slightly tired over the years. No Doubt did a decent straightforward cover. They aren't a one hit wonder. They didn't have a lot of US hits, but I've never heard a bad song by them.

[@lisat9322]

Oh my goodness! I recognize that pinkish-faced album in the background! I had that album as a teen! I think it's a King Crimson album. The song I remember most was '21st Century Schizoid Man'. LOL