The Alan Parsons Project - Damned If I Do (Official Audio)

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[Chorus:]
I don't want to tie you down
Don't need a reason to have you around
But each time you walk away
Don't be suprised if I ask you to stay
Can't sleep alone at night
I just can't seem to get it right
Damned if I do
And I'm damned if I don't but I love you
I said I'm damned if I do
And I'm damned if I don't cause I love you
#TheAlanParsonsProject #DamnedIfIDo #OfficialAudio
Music video by The Alan Parsons Project performing Damned If I Do (audio). (C) 1979 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

[@paulprovost1136]

"The Project" was introduced to me at 15 in 1976 with "Tales of Mystery and Imagination". Been hooked since. One of the greatest "prog-rock" bands I've had the joy of experiencing.

[@Beckysinlondon]

They are so underrated, aren’t they?! Not to sound morbid, but I used two of their songs as background music to a video about my 17 year old’s life when she passed away. I treasure those songs when they come on the radio bc it’s like she’s saying hi 🩵☮️

[@josephf1555]

Love Lenny's voice. He fit the Alan Parsons Project music so perfectly.

[@joedecker3900]

All the singers did!

[@AngelDaniel1977]

@@joedecker3900 Yeah but, Lenny is Lenny :P

[@fridagoldberg1077]

Most greatest hits song by APP sang by Lenny

[@rooty]

The horns, strings, then guitar... Blows my mind every time

[@sptinydancer]

Absolutely! Incredible arrangement

[@franciscocastillomata9786]

En aquellos tiempos la instrumentación en música pop era mucho más variada que hoy en día!

[@rafaeldesanta9868]

,, 6 77k 7

[@williampootsolis3790]

Agree

[@alejandroferrales8853]

Yes the best technically sound from a musical Production this not jus music or rock it’s really art fine art

[@maxchavez8640]

"I've done everything but I can't get it right." I felt that 🤧

[@Crommy5]

Some songs immediately take me back...Hello again 1979!

[@distant1334]

Same Although I was born in the 2000's

[@RaymondWheeler-f6d]

i agree wow!

[@toonzelda3353]

My dad used to be into Pink Floyd, Alan Parsons, Rush, Queen, Electric Light Orchestra, Little River Band, Steely Dan, Crosby Still and Nash, Fleetwood Mac, Guns and Roses, Beetles, James Taylor, and Bad Company :). He also introduced me to Genesis Trick of the Tail and Wind and Wuthering albums which both became my favourite! He plays the electric bass btw. I play electric keyboards and electric guitar though I used to play alto sax back in highschool not as much anymore! Many of the rock songs he introduced me to as a kid is what initially got me into learning music theory and trying out some jazz stuff. Time and time again I find myself revisiting these albums cause being honest music isnt what it used to be like before. You just dont see the same heart and passion put into these older rock bands! The lyrics are also much more meaningful here. He also listens to Heart, Abba and some instrumental albums he also introduced being Weather Report, Al Di Meola, and Camel.

[@Sisyphean1775]

Your dad sounds frickin' awesome. I clued right in on APP, ELO, and the Dan hahaha.

[@valerieaubriere7945]

On a les mêmes goûts musicaux ❤❤❤

[@Alexandre-l7k]

The part starting at 3:29 is my favourite!!! So much intensity and emotions, it always gets me!!!

[@raosborn9]

That's called "The Bridge" and it is very nice.

[@enricviv]

That is the best indeed part of this masterpiece

[@insaustigema6804]

Mine too

[@martinkroebel2856]

I've been a fan of Alan Parsons since 1977. Thank you for sharing.

[@normaperez5767]

Just like me!

[@martinkroebel2856]

@@normaperez5767, Thank you.

[@paulasusan63]

Me too!

[@marcusmurphy1019]

It's Our Pleasure Family !!!

[@heartspeak3901]

me too - I grew up in Sweden and listened to them all the time. So so good!!

[@unkaswine]

I love this album to this very day, 40-some years after its release.

[@theodoreritola7641]

1979 45

[@lladoner]

Lenny Zakatek fantastic voice

[@valerieaubriere7945]

Yes

[@valerieaubriere7945]

Absolument ❤❤❤

[@WilliamSmith-rr4qo]

Nothing beats the Alan Parsons Project for soul reaching lyrics and innovative music .. years ahead of their time

[@nupaconsultora]

Masterpiece. For me, it is almost as good as "I Wouldn´t Want to be Like You"; but has undoubtely the Parsons touch. Damned if it do have.

[@patprr1756]

A lot better than that .

[@lardog118]

Damned if I do, Damned if I dont, But I love this band.

[@aldoperosa6510]

yes, damned..

[@E.S.RothJr]

I remember hearing this in early January 1980 in Kansas City. Still love the song!! Always will!!

[@denizkaymak4470]

What a amazing song :) I ain't got a heart of stone I'm hurtin' more than I've ever kown If you mean the things you said I'm gonna wind up outa my head Can't sleep alone at night I just can't seem to get it right Damned if I do I'm damned if I don't but love you I don't wanna tie you down Don't need a reason to have you around But each time you walk away Don't be surprised if I ask you to stay Can't sleep alone at night I just can't seem to get it right Damned if I do I'm damned if I don't but love you I said I'm damned if I do I'm damned if I don't cause love you I ain't got a heart of stone You haven't left me a mind of my own But it's such a hold on me I don't think I could ever be free How can I survive I'm fighting to keep myself alive I'm damned if I do Damned if I don't but love you Can't seem to see the light I've done everything but I can't get it right Damned if I do Damned if I don't but love you

[@bettysimmons7816]

Deniz KAYMAK awsome

[@normaperez5767]

Thanks!

[@jennifercampbell7720]

This is biblical

[@greenvelvetmoonmusic4677]

I love the feeling like I'm soaring over landscapes, with the beautiful layering of sound that I hear in this piece.

[@HubertofLiege]

Alan Parson had the talent of expressing emotion with music.

[@js8037]

No one better than Lenny Zakatek for performing this song

[@mickaelaubry175]

this is nothing short of a masterpiece

[@MerkinMuffly]

Very underrated Parsons song and one I can't get out of my head for months at various times in my life.

[@Fernandocatan]

MerkinMuffly You don't need to get it out of your head! It is a masterpiece and deserves to stay on your head! Ciao bello! Fer

[@alanyancey4768]

MerkinMuffly I no 1 thing 4 sure.......If I were stranded on an island like Tom Hanks in that 1 flick, This is 1 of the many tunes I'd hope 2 have stuck in my head.....I'm just sayin........enjoy and by 4 now

[@saulocpp]

Underrated?!?! It is one his most known songs, it played in radios all over the planet! WTF

[@MerkinMuffly]

I don't remember hearing it much on the radio if at all. Maybe when it first came out, I probably didn't notice it being an 8 year old.

[@jeffzimmer85]

MerkinMuffly THEY ARE ALL UNDERRATED, ALONG WITH THE ALAN PARSONS PROJECT AS A GROUP ❗❗❗

[@timdoog42]

Lenny Zakatek Has a really great voice. The best band of the late 70s early 80s

[@jeffhenderson1778]

Besides floyd.. Yes

[@jimrankin7334]

@@jeffhenderson1778 Alan Parsons engineered Dark Side of the Moon as well as Abbey Road.

[@jeffhenderson1778]

Yes im well aware

[@lurker6918]

@@jeffhenderson1778 How did you reply to his comment 6 months later lol

[@jeffhenderson1778]

@@lurker6918 just typed out the words

[@theresecallahan8548]

A true classic. Should have made the Top Ten.

[@danielcrowe8110]

This was the song that turned me on to this group way back in 1978 or '79. I still have the album. Great stuff!!!

[@toddwilbur1139]

You have the album. I used to. Don't remember when I gave it away.

[@LeopoldoNotarianni-rk9vv]

I remember my brother playing this in his Chrysler Valiant Charger on his L plates when he was 17 in 1979. Brut 33, Stagger Jeans, Lumber Jacket and smokes. What an era. It was on a compilation Cassette called Drive Time. It was a great era in music.... between Disco and New Wave and there was a lot of one hit wonders.

[@nancysparkplug]

Please tell me the compilation included Driver's Seat by Sniff & The Tears...

[@LeopoldoNotarianni-rk9vv]

DriveTime ​@@nancysparkplug

[@adotintheshark4848]

This song has to have both the best intro and ending ever fastened onto a song!

[@darnellpistachio2991]

Pink Floyd has about 9 off the top of my head

[@reneekennedy716]

This whole album is great.

[@GeneralGonzales]

Excellent music - even now, over 40 years later. And even today is alans birthday: happy birthday dear Alan, and thank you for all the music....

[@TimHiett]

Late summer and early fall memories for me. Great song

[@Luna-wv5zx]

Alan Parsons = MUSICAL GENIUS 🖤🖤🖤

[@artxxx7832]

with Eric Woolfson

[@Shadobanned4life]

Such clean production,screaming high crescendos,driving sequencer beat,what a beautiful display of cutting-edge technology and production expanding the expression of music. Stunning at the time,still stunning today. Bravo,el terifico!

[@JustineVickery]

yes this is music

[@ledzeppelinrocks21]

agreed

[@mikevandehey402]

Justine Vickery this is kick ass music.

[@toddwilbur1139]

Yes!

[@MaryBeth1965]

I was a young girl when this came out. Carefree. Loved this song then. Now I'm a grandma who is struggling to beat kidney cancer. Still love this song. I can be carefree again, at least for as long as this wondrous song lasts. ♥ 🎶

[@dalepowers1720]

Prayers.

[@salgonzales4591]

@@dalepowers1720 living with essential tremor i feel for you

[@garythomas4431]

Strength to you. Enjoy the trance of music. It helps me.

[@MaryBeth1965]

@@dalepowers1720 thank you

[@MaryBeth1965]

@@garythomas4431 thank you. Trance is a good word for this ...

[@ejedwards1]

This song was destined to be sung by lenny. He's not Freddie by a long shot but then again who is . He is close. Six months after this release i messed up and allowed the girl I Loved slip away. Even after 40 years, and two wives, she is still the only one I regret losing.

[@danielflynn6895]

Dont feel alone.

[@Starky25]

Just heard this tune for the first time the other day after falling in love with the entirety of IRobot (one of the best albums ever recorded), and other hits from Parsons, and I must say this song, or Snake Eyes have to be the most underrated/ best songs he's ever written! This is an absolute bop!!

[@RedEbSeb13]

My mom had a compilation album cassette with this song on it. We used to listen it in our old 1980’s truck so much that the tape wore out. I loved it so much when I was a little kid. I always thought it sounded so big!

[@hisdness1]

That orchestra sound in the end....what a riveting sound.

[@thomasjeanjr.2966]

Alan Parsons Project is so underrated. I was 16 when they really took off. My hats off to you guys !

[@annemarieclements480]

I HAD THE RECORD PLAYED IT ALL THE TIME LOVE The Allen Parsons project

[@LaserRanger15]

my favorite Parson's song

[@JudaMetalMaiden]

Favorite Alan Parsons Song!! I'll Easily Take It Over Eye In The Sky👍🎸

[@104thDIVTimberwolf]

This and Games People Play...

[@pomtiogablue]

yes

[@jaytotheell]

do you like Time?

[@FredPena-rd5cf]

I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You

[@lorenrobertson8039]

Oh how perfectly this song fit the relationship I was in back in the early 80's. Years later I contacted him and we dated. I still loved him. Wanted so badly for him to marry me. He left to go overseas with the Navy, but wouldn't marry me still. I waited, wrote back and forth with him for about a year. I didn't think he was ever going to come home to me, so I married because I wanted so much to have a home and a real life. It was the worse decision I ever made... I was damned for real. Divorced the abusive jerk that tried to kill me in the end. Later, yep, you guessed it. We did try to get back together, but it just wasn't there anymore for him. Or for me. I was damaged both physically and emotionally for life. I am happily married to a godly man now for many years, for life. But I do still think of him fondly esp. listening to Alan Parson's music...we were really into it back in the day. I hope he has had a good life. I would have made him a good wife. Guess he didn't want one. Far as I know, he never married. What a waste!

[@DowJonesDave]

My favorite parsons piece.

[@alondradelgado7651]

la mía también

[@lonmcq7317]

Mine too...

[@jimascia]

APP always had such a nice crisp sound.

[@kennethbentsen3581]

Damned if I dont love this song

[@Com9448]

the studio sound on APP was always soooo clean, sounded digital years before Analog was obsolete, APP a true Pioneer of AOR

[@bergerfry]

+D.J. John Hulsey You know he was the sound engineer on Pink Floyd-Dark Side of the Moon? Yea, quite a resume for Alan. Always see this band in concert if you get within driving distance.

[@AstraMusicOfficial]

Yes, I agree, John. True perfection and great care taken over every aspect, sound, stereo perspective, effects, mixing, etc.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

Analog has never been made obsolete.

[@greghall7796]

Sheer brilliance of their astonishingly talented musical abilities - these songs and this era, shaped my love of modern music - still have all the original CD’s - cheers and enjoy

[@TheSteveRobinson]

I've got original vinyl. Everything from Tales of Mystery to Sirius.

[@spokanetomcat1]

A USAF roommate introduced me to APP. I have seen their albums in music stores but never bought one. This was the first one I bought and I was even more hooked on this group then ever. I bought back issues of them and I still have them to this day. A very under rated group from France.

[@pattymeuse6591]

From UK, just saying

[@spokanetomcat1]

Back in in 1980 I read there were from France. Maybe they were producing their music in France. Further research is needed.

[@pattymeuse6591]

I've only rediscovered them myself. Looked them up on Wikipedia. .like Steely Dan. .mostly studio work. I adoreSteely Dan. Part of my life sound track. Cheers from an American in ireland

[@leavingitblank9363]

_Lyrics:_ I ain't got a heart of stone I'm hurtin' more now than I've ever known If you mean the things you've said I'm gonna wind up outta my head Can't sleep alone at night I just can't seem to get it right Damned if I do Damned if I don't, but I love you I don't wanna tie you down Don't need a reason to have you around But each time you walk away Don't be surprised if I ask you to stay Can't sleep alone at night I just can't seem to get it right Damned if I do And I'm damned if I don't, but I love you I said I'm damned if I do And I'm damned if I don't, 'cause I love you I ain't got a heart of stone You haven't left me a mind of my own But it's got such a hold on me I don't think I could ever be free How can I survive? I'm fighting to keep myself alive I'm damned if I do Damned if I don't, but I love you Can't seem to see the light I've done everything, but I can't get it right Damned if I do Damned if I don't, but I love you

[@galileus64]

great , unusual music , as usual , Alan Parsons Project , perfection of sound and incredible craftsmanship . Regards

[@chiphodges1954]

I had this on 8track I played everywhere I could turn so many friends into this band

[@proatmope8764]

I first heard this song, album and group in early 2013 I was only 6 years old in early 2013. Love this type of music.

[@georgeochoa3089]

Alan Parsons has a very rich sound ...

[@jongilbert9821]

One of my all time favorites, great song and album

[@harveyelson5035]

One of their Best singles !

[@ccalccol]

entered Billboard Sept 29, 1979 ..reached #27

[@104thDIVTimberwolf]

I never understood why they didn't do better on the charts. Maybe if they had toured...

[@mickaelaubry175]

Listening to this shit while smoking weed gives me shivers every time

[@ChangedWinds]

My bf sent this to me last night, and just love this song! Such an underrated band! Thank you!

[@mariejacquelinelee1067]

"Loved this song, and I played it often in the car when I lived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

[@sheriwithdog8606]

One of their best Albums

[@1959Ragge]

just so f******ing good music they don´t do it like this anymore

[@toddwilbur1139]

Yes so true. Great songs.

[@RadicalRickEntertainment]

This is damn good, so damn good.

[@toddwilbur1139]

Anything better now? No! Wow nobody does it better than APP.

[@enricviv]

@@toddwilbur1139 You're totally right, every single song created by APP are "burning flowers hillsides at twilight" Amazing APP

[@mikepastor.k6233]

Damned, if I can't get this out of my head.

[@poribrajok]

Fantastic song love this song.

[@greghall7796]

Ouch! - this is one truely brialliant song that defines “The Alan Parsons Project” to their very best - astonishing talent - cheers for the phenomenal memories - luv this song ... and all your albums - engrained in my musical soul !

[@Brasi4522]

Genius ❤❤

[@ingenieriaestructural9297]

Damned If I do...great song

[@slimjim8231]

The album cover sold me on this. One of my favorites.

[@alfredm7497]

Visionary’s Delight!!!

[@richardpowell3259]

Isnt it great. Listen to this. I shut my eyes and just like Time Passages its 1980 and im in to my SS Nova going to my high school basketball game. Then im 55 again. App great band.

[@michelleoraboni3249]

Omg I had an SS Nova in 1980 too! I always loved APP! Go class of 81!!

[@Snarkapotamus]

One of the first people to understand how to effectively use sequencers...

[@lorenzobergamasco246]

Such a wonderful music!!

[@the13corinne]

A classic !

[@leolyon2373]

I once had a 66 427 Corvette, and when I plugged in my eight track tape of Tales of Mystery and Imagination I pulled over on a dark night, along a country road, while it was raining. I still find myself there from time to time wishfully remembering that incomproble and complete tableau. Thank you

[@isomuf707]

I love it wonderful band best of the oldies but never old

[@eddiecochran]

Lenny Zakatek convierte en oro todo lo que canta !! Gran Voz !!.

[@francozamora4464]

This song is sooo good, i never get bored by listen it

[@MichaelYork777]

Love the descending guitar run back into the last verses!!

[@sosgrossosabelo]

Only 5,208 views up to now? Damn… More people should learn what good music is.

[@gadaadhoon]

over 200,000 now

[@hieronymousse]

over 400,000 now!

[@erictroxell715]

Over 519 thousand and climbing!!!!

[@tomschmitz261]

my favorite song of theirs.. Remember all those years ago, listening to this again and again and again hypnotically so.. Still awesome, the combination of rock, pop and classical...

[@FernandoMiranda-ml6fu]

Great music today there are nothing the same

[@MadawaskaObservatory]

My favourite tune from the album, has significant sad memories sad for me. I had a romantic experience just like the song says. I want to cry :(((

[@sptinydancer]

This got me through my freshman year of college... stressing over chemistry, algebra and romance, of course! Fantastic song!

[@GROOVYJOJO]

I had this album. I was 18.

[@louisyznaga2724]

I ain't got a heart of stone I'm hurtin' more now than I've ever known If you mean the things you said I'm gonna wind up outa my head Can't sleep alone at night I just can't seem to get it right Damned if I do I'm damned if I don't but I love you I don't want to tie you down Don't need a reason to have you around But each time you walk away Don't be surprised if I ask you to stay Can't sleep alone at night I just can't seem to get it right Damned if I do And I'm damned if I don't but I love you I said I'm damned if I do And I'm damned if I don't cause I love you I ain't got a heart of stone You haven't left me a mind of my own But it's got such a hold on me I don't think I could ever be free How can I survive I'm fighting to keep myself alive I'm damned if I do Damned if I don't but I love you Can't seem to see the light I've done everything but I can't get it right Damned if I do Damned if I don't but I love you

[@richiebear1969]

South Florida TV in '79 and '80 "Welcome to the WCIX Movie Of The Week."

[@jeanfrancois125]

Top album

[@FernandoRodriguez-wu8li]

Triste de mí, es el nombre de esta gran composición que impacto en mucho mi vida desde estudiante de prepa allá en la UACH, , del gran ALAN PARSON la cual conocí muchísimo más cuatro años después que saliera al mercado y fue en el verano de 1983 cuando grabé con un DECK este maravilloso o álbum del acetato de vinilo a un cassette, el cual me acompaño en todos mis viajes, tenía yo 21 años de edad. Hoy en 2023 ya cumplí 61 pero aun la siento igual de maravillosa y así me siento. ahora ALAN PARSONS ya sale en sus conciertos al mundo y canta también porque antes no lo hacía, Gracias por compartir y que la suerte y la gloria siempre nos acompañe a todos, Saludos a todos los aquí presentes desde MEXICO y para el mundo.

[@juanjomarinero3990]

En el 79 tenía 16 y estaba LOCO por esta canción. Ahora es como la querida foto amarillenta de la primera novia. Gracias APP.

[@StONed-mb1iv]

Okaaaayyyy!!! SKATE THE OTHER WAAAAAYYYY!!!!!👨🏼‍🎤

[@thomasaquinas6628]

great song - the combo of power-strummed acoustic guitars and french horns (or are they trombones?)......ahhhhhhhh.

[@REBIENCARBON1]

Amazing song... APP

[@Jarod-vg9wq]

Listened to this in the varsity my dad today, great ride.

[@TLightBulb192]

That bass!!

[@bird_of_flame1690]

Beatiful faces, of both women in the protrait.

[@HubertofLiege]

Bird_of_Flame except for the darkened side of each where the black accents on the veil are warts. Meant to show the two sides of woman/love

[@Boundlessense]

You will always remain the most favorite band of mine ♥️

[@TheJameslehr]

Then DAMNED i vvill be!

[@chrisruona1353]

Great song in late 70s saw the band in reno 4 yrs ago amazing show..

[@johnwilson2456]

I love this damn song!

[@Amejonah]

Damned If I Do not listen to this.

[@talibe801]

One of the best albuns of Alan Parsons.

[@johnpope1279]

Alan Parsons was the producer of the group " PINK FLOYD "

[@SanFelipeCreek]

That's music 🎶🎵🎶 back then

[@bernardovargasanguiano688]

En verdad maravillosa.........