Talk Talk - It's My Life (The Saturday Show 1984) RARE HQ

Talk Talk perform their sublime song It's My Life on UK TVs The Saturday Show in 1984.
Apologies for Guy Garvey talking over the clip. It was shown recently on TV. Any clip is better than no clip I figured.
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[@sandromuller9234]

One of the most brilliant bands for all time. Rest in peace, Mark Hollis.

[@sandromuller9234]

After his death on February 25, 2019, it was only announced that he had died after a brief illness. The exact cause of death is personally unknown to me.

[@josiecamilo7098]

Maybe it was cancer? Or even covid. His family probably didn't want to give details. Life is fragile.

[@JCarlosMois]

@@sandromuller9234 overdose

[@michellerjackson5776]

@@sandromuller9234 I know~ I adore Mark's contribution to Talk Talk .. May he be Reating in Peace 🙏

[@jeffreybaier5312]

@@JCarlosMois that would make sense because 60 some years old, is no longer old age.

[@LindaOliver-e8q]

This song is hauntingly beautiful, and should have been number one on all of the charts.

[@sonraysonic3146]

forever

[@siggiweissnicht2173]

It's for shure one of the most stamping one Hymns of the eighties.

[@GlaucoLago]

I listen to "It's My Life" everyday, but I can't explain what I feel. It's 2021, almost 40 years from the release and this song have the same impact in me. I miss Mark Hollis so much that hurts.

[@glenoneill3950]

This song has a very other worldy vibe to it, it is joy and sadness at the same time. It as though angels created this song thru the singer. Very ethereal feeling, spiritual. A time less piece of music. It has the same vibe as Billy Idol's "Eyes without a face".......dark and brooding.....

[@yvonnemulder9038]

Wist I could him a Kiss goodbye

[@70sbabe]

so it's not just me who feels something inside so deep, so sad, yet so strong , I just can't explain how this song touches my very soul. Bless you Mark unique in so many ways, I would have loved to had talked of life and its meanings with you, I too play it every night Xx

[@jonathanshipley5855]

Best bass song ever mate

[@erwintimmerman6466]

If you like the bass line of this song, have a listen to this new extended version. It combines the long intro of the original extended mix with the vocal parts of the single version, because the original extended mix was almost completely instrumental. Now it's the normal song, just longer. Enjoy! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaq2YaSHp9x9iqs

[@mackavelli8872]

I love the fact that they were young and busy but not too old or busy to play for a kids show. Must respect. RIP Mark.

[@ramonrojasalmuzara290]

I do apreciate that too. It made them even cooler

[@shivaunt71]

He died too young, he had a beautiful voice.

[@michellerjackson5776]

ABSOLUTELY @ Mack Avelli.. I am giving my age here, but in the name of 🎶 ♥️ Talk Talk is the album my Sister and I listened to before school in the '80s.. Such a time, never to be forgotten ‼RIP Mark Hollis ;)

[@pmays4]

They were not playing.

[@ian_b]

Kids shows were a major part of promoting singles in a media landscape with far fewer options than today.

[@photoshoott2022]

One of the best songs ever written and ever existed. We used to go to this place, called Ground Round, back in the 80s. The waiting staff and managers already knew our order, so our beer and wings were already on the table when they saw come in and #94 on the jukebox, It's My Life, was already playing due to us coming there. We loved this song, we heard it there, in our cars, in the clubs we visited and everywhere where we could listen to it. The 80s was the best era in music and this was and still is, one of the best songs ever written.

[@SleezyVee]

Holy hell, Ground Round!

[@12345fowler]

Amen to that

[@alexmorris3033]

That is an epic story, a good anthem for anybody.

[@glynisjones8128]

Phenomenal - one of the BEST songs of the 80's!!!!

[@becausegang7266]

One of the best songs period

[@pauljarvis1944]

I totally agree ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lornerubin1849]

Good good gr÷at

[@166userp]

I gotta agree. Best of times

[@shivaunt71]

I concur.

[@Chrisamusic1]

Everyone knows it's one of the greatest songs ever written of course, but, that bassline is Soooo underrated. Perfect note choices, perfect groove. Wonderful. Great band for sure. RIP Mark.

[@morfi3395]

Did you ever listen to Spirit of Eden or Laughing Stock?

[@yuccatree4298]

I'm just curious as to to what ’underrated’ means. How can this bass line be underrated?

[@Chrisamusic1]

@@yuccatree4298 'Underrated' as in not feted enough. I'm a bass player myself, frequenting various forums and discussions around playing and bass lines. . This bassline is never discussed, in fact Paul Webb is hardly ever discussed. Hence 'underrated'.

[@Chrisamusic1]

@@morfi3395 Of course. Why do you ask???

[@giipatrick]

and to top it off the studio version was played on a fretless!

[@andrewspencer8828]

This song will never go out of fashion!! Just magical !!

[@ColinTurley-e1i]

Great song , great band , thank you Mr Hollis

[@TheMoreguts]

This song should have been # 1 in UK...This band is totally underrated in their homeland...

[@raphaeldegabriele7873]

One of the most underrated 80's bands....RIP Mark Hollis

[@supertouring22]

Came looking for the "underrated" comment that's mandatory on all music videos, found it.

[@jumpinjojo]

supertouring22 Lol! Right?? Even the most popular bands of our time are strangely underrated.

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

@@supertouring22 hey lol there’s another one on here as well. You can’t make this shit up. Writing that a band is underrated is the most overrated comment on KZbin.

[@Mary-lr7wu]

Talk Talk una Band meravigliosa ❤️❤️ ho 54 anni ancora riascolto questa musica meravigliosa che ci riporta indietro nel tempo,mio marito l' adora emia figlia che ne ha 31 e' innamorata di questa canzone❤una grande Band. Mark Hollis vivrà sempre nelle note di questa meravigliosa canzone ,e sarà sempre nei nostri cuori Tutto il gruppo e' fantastico

[@rickyhowell1618]

One of the most underrated bands of all time

[@sebastianvonnebenan5260]

Indeed

[@giovannidebiase8479]

Not for me.

[@Missjunebugfreak]

One of the best bands of all time.

[@fredericbeigbeder9119]

hairstyle, must be his hairstyle back in the times

[@jdoedoenet]

The piano solo in the song "Talk Talk" still gives me chills every time I hear it, almost 40 years later. Total stunner.

[@BuilditUK]

Talk Talk never received the recognition that they deserved in the UK, but thats ok as this song will live on for ever. You created a master piece Mark Hollis. RIP

[@rayclanet9927]

A song that became part of your soul forever and ever..., thank you Mark, you are so missed!

[@bertsmert6787]

YES!! Well said 😎

[@greeneyedwarlock882]

COULD NOT POSSIBLY AGREE WITH YOU MORE. Almost 60 year young guy here who was a (reeeeally GOOD) Tasmanian Devil on the dance floor and SO much of the happiest times of my life were spent dancing my ass completely off in my local clubs to this MONSTER of a MASTERPIECE. If I live to 123 years old, I'll never forget this anthem of my youth and going to "Warp 9" to it on the dance floor.

[@gregh7042]

He sang with all his heart.... tremendous singer....

[@geofreyr]

absolutely, you don't think that sound is gonna come out until he opens up those pipes eh!

[@Romans219]

By far one of the best singers and band that rarely gets mentioned

[@Bananas7575]

One of the most precious songs of all times. Everytime I hear it, I get chills. It brings back the memories of childhood. And without this song my youth wouldn't have been that beautiful. Masterpiece. Eternal. Thank you Mark and Tim.

[@timoz26]

"Beautiful and timeless", doesn't even come close to how wonderful they really were. I love Mark Hollis. His unique voice will entertain generations to come.

[@solarflare1008]

I was 18 when this hit the radio. I would never forget this song ever. "It's my life don't you forget" RIP

[@Jiangos]

Great Mark and Talk Talk!! My sweet 16teen years old! When i was young! Love from Greece! RIP Mark!!😢😢😢😢🙏🙏🙏🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷💖💖💖💖💖

[@davidellis5141]

This was such a brilliant song. Deserving of being a massive hit.

[@stevewimpress6096]

This song is hauntingly good and 40 years later never loses its impact on me mark Hollis rip

[@LearnPermaculture]

I was lucky enough to see them live and was astonished by the power and quality of Mark's voice.

[@Fly_Butterfly...]

Oh lucky you.... I wish I could have seen them live... you could feel how wonderdul he is on tv... Live must be magical...

[@LearnPermaculture]

@@Fly_Butterfly... Perhaps the best vocalist I ever saw live. R.I.P. Mark.

[@alansimon1354]

What do you guys remember about seeing him live? Atmosphere? Were the fans totally into him?

[@LearnPermaculture]

@@alansimon1354 It was at Warwick University Arts Centre on campus when I was a student there - so around 1982/83. They were the main act so no one was there by accident. TBH I don't remember much about the rest of the audience, I was enjoying it too much. I didn't have high expectations as I'd only heard them on record and knew from experience that a lot of bands could be pretty disappointing live. Talk Talk were certainly not in that category...

[@petrosanagnostakis8382]

Mark Hollis was a musical genius.

[@L33JONNO]

I am 61 and listen to Talk Talk every day, all of my memory sticks have Mark Hollis and his beautiful voice belting out Talk Talks haunting numbers. I don't think there is another group that evokes so many great memories for me. Very underrated BUT loved by my kids and their friends, the new generation of fans. RIP Mark Hollis

[@PJL7095]

Well that’s cool. For me it’s The Waterboys

[@Dani-it5sy]

Level 42. Another one of those forgotten memory recalling bands. 😎

[@greeneyedwarlock882]

Couldn't possibly agree with you more. I'm 63....see my comment below, after the 5 immediate oneS.

[@ChicagoWind100]

One of my all time fave songs ever I love this version specifically the way it sounds live is amazing and haunting and it all just looks awesome man RIP Mark Hollis 🙏🏽

[@bikeman123]

You think this is live? It's a UK kids program, of course its not live.

[@ChicagoWind100]

@@bikeman123​​⁠​⁠​⁠i don’t think so, I get that it’s a kids show but a lot of bands played live in those days especially on UK/European shows. From Marks singing to the drummers playing and the synth player playing all the notes on time not to mention the song sounding completely different than the studio version. If this song isn’t live then they did a great job making it look live.

[@andrewmallard2301]

The late, great, Mark Hollis. Such a unique voice, but incredibly melodic. How It's my Life never got to No. 1 is beyond me.

[@edwardluth7740]

One of my favorites from the 80s. A great decade and my young life.

[@tgsgardenmaintenance4627]

Not a music nerd by any stretch but Talk Talk were amazing! Mark had one of the most infectious smiles ever, and fantastic voices & talent to boot!

[@sinord5288]

FANTASTIC - so sad we can’t ever see him play live again.

[@pauljarvis1944]

Absolutely fantastic ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Katehowe3010]

He stopped touring in '86, on 'The Colour Of Spring' tour!

[@sinord5288]

@@Katehowe3010 yes but he might have started again at some point

[@Katehowe3010]

@@sinord5288 Not a chance! The last two albums that Talk Talk made could not be duplicated live, and after his solo album, he turned his back on the music industry! Just take my word for it, my friend!

[@sinord5288]

@@Katehowe3010interesting reply.

[@andik8570]

thats hard to watch for me without Tears running down my eyes...???? I was only 15 Years old when Talk Talk hit the charts in 1982 they were soo amazing for years to come...???? Funny Vocalist/Lead Singer Mark Hollis one of the most beautifull Voices in the 80s/ever...??? This is live no Playback how amazing is this....???? Best times of ourer lives as teenagers...??? So sad to hear he"s passing last Year ...???? When I found out he Died I was shocked because he was one of the Main Voices of my youth I grew up with.....

[@davidblake8642]

We all waited and waited and lived in hope of a reunion or new material even though there was never any chance. The band were so unique. I am proud to say I was there.

[@fabiobevilacqua9764]

This song played in a lower key gives me this feeling that he is playing from another Dimension. RIP

[@ghostpuppet31]

Crazy good quality for 1984! Timeless classic now and for sure, will be for generations to come.

[@quiethorton]

My soundtrack since it was released - thank you, Mark, and we all miss your magnificent voice.

[@OrangeCopperTop]

Wow, I was 15 when i first heard this. I loved this song, it raises thoughts and situations that were happening to me at the time. Bad times but beautiful, timeless music.

[@98greenp]

Love that guy. Absolute genius. Utterly underrated and insufficiently appreciated. Great live band too - see Montreal Jazz Festival 1986 performance for them at their absolute peak and last tour ever.

[@nickselby7161]

For me, it’s probably the best live version of any song ever...

[@clairecassey5880]

Just love this version of the song...shame about the voiceover! Thank you for sharing :-)

[@rpm412]

I can't believe he's gone...

[@user-bj3jn1sq7y]

Mark always had the cheekiest smile!

[@lindsey1051]

and a twinkle in his eye..

[@Rupert14]

It always made me happy to see him smile.

[@marcogalmuzzi2730]

Grazie per il video. 🔝🔝🔝indimenticabili, intramontabili. 👏👏👏🌹

[@anthonybautista9886]

When you hear a winning song it stays with you the rest of the your life and talk talk has it with it it's my life I love it and always will. 😀👍

[@motoemusica-tdm850]

1984 eu tinha 21 anos. Essa música da uma nostalgia imensa.

[@thelwulfeoforlic6482]

Back in the early / mid 80’s, Lee Harris (the drummer from Talk Talk), Grey (the drummer from Yen) and I, used to dance at ‘Chester’s, the New Wave club on Southend High Street; great days thanks to DJ Gary Sutton

[@bretdouglas9407]

Thats so cool you knew lee harris. What was he like back then?

[@thelwulfeoforlic6482]

@@bretdouglas9407 - he had a cool taste in music 😎

[@bretdouglas9407]

@@thelwulfeoforlic6482 what else?

[@martincoronado9232]

What kind drums did Harris use?

[@Carlos-mp9uz]

Its so very angelical voice!!

[@josidebottom1082]

One of the best songs I've heard..haunting,but can't stop listening to it..rip mark..

[@christianwindrich6063]

In my opinion this ist their masterpiece...a Bassline which is pushing the song forward...Mark Hollis voice so soulfoul..and a symphonic keybord Sound...

[@TheOriginalPeanutGallery]

Thanks for posting this! Not everyone has access to that channel or program. Awesome.

[@Overlorddz]

What a superb performance!! He was such a great singer.

[@davecarter4015]

Just love this song. It’s brilliant in every way . Lyrics backing track everything

[@chewyfoks1840]

Man I remember this for the bass line. Drums are excellent too. Good to be over 15 in the 80's

[@nigelmitchell351]

Such a great talent we all lost ! RIP, buddy.

[@seninnha]

Bringing memories back to my brother in Law who let me hear this song for the first time. RIP Peter

[@MartinCellarDJ]

Tom Verlaine died today. I've been seeking solace in all my favourite songs. Mark Hollis and Talk Talk featured heavily in what's been a sombre Sunday wandering from beautiful tune to beautiful tune. All my love gents..

[@2steppa3]

The emotion conveyed in 80s classics like this is immense.

[@criticalcatalyst]

The sound of seagulls at 0:11 and 0:23...👏 syncing perfectly with the beach visuals...❤ Such a beautiful and timeless song.

[@patriciamays8244]

Yes, those seagulls are perfect

[@stuartjamieson2427]

Seen this first on music box the only music chanel back in the day. Talk talk is such a massive part of my youth and still is today

[@hungfao]

One of the songs from the 80s that follows me around. Memorable and compelling.

[@2_thumbs_up_baby]

The song, the voice, magic

[@stanislawdrag4456]

Dokladnie

[@robertocastillo8682]

Rest in peace Mark Hollis we'll never forget you.

[@Annabulf]

That smile... we miss you sooo much, Mark!

[@jesusosornio5838]

Thanks for sharing this video. I'm glad they were allowed to play the song live, and not lip synced. Personally, I love their live sound over recorded material. I remember the day Mark died, It saddened and shocked me. Rip Mark Hollis

[@hasbullabelgianfanpage]

It's not live

[@TheOriginalPeanutGallery]

@Lisa Surlie Pretty sure drugs wasn't the reason they played the Saturday Show.

[@if3054]

@Lisa Surlie you're not very bright are you?

[@davidambrose8935]

Saw them in Liverpool as support band to Duran Duran in 1981 and they blew me away then ,the songs lyrics ,sound and musical cacophony just grew and grew .always a massive success at Montreux festival year after year .they came back to Liverpool following year after Duran Duran after the release of the first album talk talk ..Lee Harris ,the magnificent and totally awesome drummer threw one of his sticks into the crowd at the end ..today I'm still the proud owner of that very stick . Mark Hollis ,rest in peace ♥️ your music lives on forever ,thank you for so much joy

[@humbertoqueiros9438]

This is one of the most beautiful songs of the time! It's on my special playlist!

[@StratsRUs]

1984 such a great year for music.

[@AndyIsleman]

An 80´s gem that still shines.

[@madalenaqueiroz3969]

Nossa que voz maravilhosa, única, que música linda Saudades dos anos 80, saudades eternas Mark Hollis.

[@brendolage]

40 years!!!!

[@Rupert14]

I am proud to be one of the few Americans privileged to have seen Talk Talk live, at Red Rocks of all places, on this album's tour. Dig this bill: Talk Talk, Berlin, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. That's the 80's for you! One huge regret: Talk Talk had also booked a show at a small club in Denver either the night before or the night after, but the show was cancelled. I don't know why. Such a fan that instead of turning in my ticket for a refund, l kept it...for the show that never happened. Thank you to Mark, Paul, Lee, Simon, and Tim for some of the greatest music ever. Oh yes, l forgot...they were fucking brilliant live, as you would expect. SRV was pretty good too 🙂

[@whipsmartchris]

I too saw then at Forrest Hills Tennis Stadium on Long Island, NY. They opened for Elvis & The Attractions and they were fabulous!!!!

[@colinfraser8317]

great story

[@rabit818]

Correct me if I’m wrong, but the 80’s was the start of eclectic roster of artists in a festival.

[@Rupert14]

@@rabit818 I don't know, l saw a couple of wacky lineups in the 70s, also. How about the (prog) Ambrosia opening for Lynyrd Skynyrd? Or The Ramones, Van Halen, and Black Sabbath? This tour is discussed in music lore occasionally (leaving out The Ramones) and the general history is that VH "blew Sabbath off the stage". I can say absolutely that is not true, but seeing Eddie play "Eruption" from the 2nd row when you are 15 certainly counts as a mind-fucker...then came Randy Rhoads a couple years later. Front row at the Atlanta Fox! But l digress... 😜

[@98greenp]

Thanks for making me laugh out loud mate !.....SRV wasn’t bad either - love it. Two genius’s at the same bill. You’re one lucky hombre.

[@moriver3857]

My favorite from Talk, Talk. RIP Mark. You took this single with you.

[@robincadle3403]

Talk Talk wrote some brilliant songs and were so underrated. Love their music. RIP Mark Hollis.

[@dennisnelson8207]

Devastated when Mark died,so unexpected.Was always hoping he'd make another album,but alas it wasn't to be.A great loss.

[@davesstuff1599]

He quit the business early to spend time with his family, you gotta have respect for that.

[@s1050]

So was I. But he was a true legend. Never made a mediocre album or tried to stay “relevant”. Just a genius of his time

[@bobvaness]

Thanks for sharing great live version done in 1984.

[@drazenfriscic540]

Mark and Talk Talk ... i miss you.. from my heart❤❤❤

[@jimvalviro7738]

It feels so good to see Mark smiling and seem to feel fine enough in this kind of promo performance with lipsinc as we know these are sort of things he used to dislike in his musical journey . And, sherrish on the cake, he gave us the privilege to see his eyes and entire full emotions face with pushing the sunglasses away . So Thank you dear talkie talkie .

[@ravipeiris4388]

When I first heard this song as a teenager in 1983 on MTV, it shook me to my core. Decades later, as an animal/living rights advocate, the lyrics' meaning have come home for me. Ravi Peiris M.D. Side Note: I don't mind Guy Garvey educating us on the music history of Talk Talk. KZbin is a big place and any viewer can view the full length (& extended) versions of the song on another channel :)

[@machohogan]

Wow. I remember this!!!!! I was 8. This one has freaked me out.

[@luisfregapane7673]

FANTASTICO MARK!!!! FANTASTICI TUTTI I TALK TALK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@krischan8526]

Thank you soo much for uploading. It's so funny to see Mark sings this song without his glasses and his long hair. He sings this "84"-Song with his "82"-face. If you understand...

[@robbiethepict2783]

Seeing Mark so young and knowing that he made the decision to retire before he was at the top his game saddens me even more. What a loss.

[@Michelle-ki3lj]

Love you and what you gave us. Thank you Mark. Xxx

[@staceyk.210]

This was a unique band all on it own!! Their music🎶 was so dynamic at that time!! Being a teenager and growing up in the 80's and listening to alot of great music this was 1 of my favorites!! I'll always cherish it for its timeless!! :-)🙏🏽❤

[@robertomartins9197]

Among the best and sensible songs ever made! No doubts!

[@ericamac3525]

The band ‘No Doubt’ covered this song originally written by Talk Talk a few years after it’s initial release & ‘No Doubt’ made an absolute ‘motza’ (cash pile) from it. All the radio stations ever did was play the ‘No Doubt’ cover & ignored Talk Talk’s original version. It was a criminal oversight😡

[@davidholmes2283]

I've always found this a haunting song but in a melancholy way.

[@bertsmert6787]

I felt the same way....still do.

[@johnford5568]

Me too, then and now I stop and hear it through every time. Similar feeling with the Church's Under the Milky Way.

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

Saying that it’s haunting and melancholy is almost the same thing.

[@desertrose1226]

Life's what you make it is more haunting.

[@davidholmes2283]

@@desertrose1226 For you, not me.

[@helen677]

Simpler times. Good days. Makes me want to cry. 😢😢

[@mjj5276]

I love this song,unbelievable it never made the top 40 originally and difficult to understand why it didn't get into the top 10 when re-released.

[@crimejunkie1]

Because there was so much good stuff around then, no competition now though. this song would fit today's climate so well, he was a master before time.

[@marc1128]

Crazy it only got to no 46 in 1984! now in 2024 one of the most played songs of the 80s...

[@FlyinZX10R]

I saw them in 1985 while on vacation in Greece at a 2 day musical festival.

[@rtg1960]

I was obsessed with this band. Genius!

[@fillo1971]

Grazie per averci regalato questa canzone 👍😘bellissimaaa

[@Зося-ж8е]

Який же він був чудовий.....r.i.p Mark.......

[@zebedep]

A truly exceptional song! Great footage too, thanks for sharing.

[@andyhoops.6156]

Mark Hollis what a huge talent he was. This band knocked out some beautiful tunes back in the day. They were criminally underrated but I think that's one of the reasons I loved them.

[@mallee8663]

Thank you so much. Shed a tear

[@mariakramer7569]

Very rare, i love him, for me he is Best in everything

[@longstreet0163]

Really great to see this. Brings back fond memories. Complete with Confederate Kepi !!! Cool as hell.....thanks for posting.

[@joeltome5519]

This song is simply sensational. One of the best of the 80s.

[@waynesmith4612]

RIP Mark, you had real talent, thankyou for leaving us your lovely music.

[@danielethier2015]

A masterpiece to say in the least! Missing the 70s and 80s era when artists put out platinum material as such. Wishing Mark would have been around for awhile longer.

[@garyowens1517]

Too true. Music today is crap. What has happened to bands like this.

[@danielethier2015]

@@garyowens1517 fair to say that evolution has left us with "today's crap" So unfortunate to see that these highly regarded musicians are dwindling away along with their "styles" Peace brother

[@garyowens1517]

@@danielethier2015 too true. Hopefully it will go full circle again

[@danielethier2015]

@@garyowens1517 very much hoping!!

[@garyowens1517]

@@danielethier2015 fingers crossed. I grew up in the seventies and eighties thank god

[@limacharlie372]

So great to hear this again, I used to listen to it over and over on my Walkman travelling up on a National Express coach from London Victoria to Middlesbrough when I was at University in the early 90's. Many great memories.... RIP Mark Hollis 🙏

[@makalu69]

Musical perfection - just IMHO...

[@stephanieschikora3539]

Love this band❤ this song brings back so many memories! Original is the best. RIP❤