The Beat - Save It For Later (OTT 1982)

The Beat - Save It For Later (OTT 1982)
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[@davesmith6075]

Dave Wakeling ❤❤❤❤

[@jimmyromano249]

If Pete Townsend covers your song in concert... you know you've got a masterpiece on your hands.

[@GooglyBear1969]

he and dave gilmour had to phone dave wakeling to figure how to play it... kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYWrk4ipqad7ppo&ab_channel=snidejob

[@firstofthemonthclub4491]

Did he do this or I confess?

[@andrewcounts7136]

He nailed it….🙌

[@timjbd]

@@firstofthemonthclub4491 kzbin.info/www/bejne/poKTq4B6f7CemMk

[@poppyhimbo]

Pete Townsend is overrated.

[@DavidGiragosian]

Been listening to this for 38 years.

[@anthonydevitt3206]

55&1st time I've heard it,love the beat too

[@rougejedi148]

Same here......love & unity!

[@sspbrazil]

Me too

[@BubbaYoga]

39.

[@scuzzlebutt1714]

me to listen to that sax

[@rudeboysandokhan442]

I love how they can jump from straightforward ska to pure new wave without even switching gears. Brilliant.

[@williammcwhorter1276]

Reminds me of talking heads

[@mikehjt]

It took a lot of gear shifting to get the band, other than Dave Wakeling (who wrote it) and Everett Morton, to even record the song. Wakeling had it before The Beat formed. Steele didn't like it (it was too rock apparently) and for several years kept it off albums. Of course, they were excellent musicians, so when the record company and Wakeling threatening to record and release it as a solo effort finally forced their hand, the rest of the band could handle it. Good musicians are like that. Apparently, the song most of the band didn't want to do produces about 1/3 of all the royalties the band members get (the band credited all songs to the whole band no matter who actually wrote them).

[@buckodonnghaile4309]

RIP Rankin Roger.

[@paulamiles9559]

Dave Wakeling has an extraordinary presence. RIP sweet Ranking Roger.

[@mikelang3571]

one of my all time favorite songs. never gets old. Beautiful, vibrant. Brilliant

[@jsmith3980]

Loved you then and after 40 years still. Bostin!

[@IanBrownMakeUpArtist]

“Just hold my hand while I come.........to a decision on it” said while looking knowingly straight into the camera. Genius. ❤️

[@replicas11]

Save it felaitor, top tune, he wanted to sneak it by the censors.

[@wbertie2604]

@Mike H I think they are singing it, given that there are some off harmonies now-and-then, but obviously not playing it. At any rate it is at least not the studio version. OTT wasn't primarily a music show and it takes a lot of set up for live to get a halfway decent sound.

[@wbertie2604]

@@replicas11 Hit It was a bit more blatant, but still got played on Tiswas, a kids' TV programme! Much the same subject matter as Relax by FGTH, but made it through.

[@ninelivecat]

@Michael H It's been over layered it's the studio version but it has the string section on top of it with the vocals I think so it's partially live it's a good version

[@dippin1523]

looks pretty live to me@@ninelivecat sounds like the guitars are fed right into a sound board

[@aaronbenson2767]

This song makes me feel joyful to be alive. Whether you’re in a room with your mates or with your girl or guy or with your kids, play this song and sing and dance together

[@anthonydevitt3206]

Am in,I'm alone,a beer, spliff,kids grown up happy days even in lockdown

[@erasedmind7120]

@Keith Robertson The actual riff is in an alternate tuning. If you want to just vamp on it, it's just Dmaj Amaj Gmaj over and over. (Well, ok, technically the verse riff is Dsus7 Amaj Gmaj :)) It's easy an fun to play along. Give it a try.

[@swingersonian]

@@anthonydevitt3206 God bless, Anthony. Me too, I got plenty of beer, no spliff 'cause it don't work for me, but no Covid for now in early '22. But definitely alone, unless I go to the bar tonight (strip club).

[@anthonydevitt3206]

@@swingersonian haha safe fuk strip clubs COVID free too( yes fully jabbed 🤣)

[@marymoran8859]

Miss Rankin ' Roger

[@nickthurlow4456]

Remember watching this on OTT am now 67 , and this song has never gone out of my head , beautiful song and music

[@Rigidity11]

always loved this song. im cracking up over the guitarist in the background with his crazy walk

[@scottjspence70]

He had that performing style in the fine young cannibals as well

[@TheDandob1982]

Yes and the Housemartins might have stolen their moves too

[@ALPQZM654]

2024 Never gets old.

[@johnosullivan7504]

The great and totally under rated Dave Wakeling. Just fantastic voice, lyrics and stage presence. The BEST

[@brewster84067]

Truly one of the best song of the 80s. Or ever.

[@scottatkins9866]

Brilliant song,loved it then and still love it today.

[@koppite68]

WOW! A super group playing great music whilst being cool all at the same time…..long live The Beat! R.I.P. Saxa, Roger and Everett.

[@BrendaRamirez-e1n]

Been a English Beat since the 80s. I just love all their songs. You can really dance your days away.

[@EphemeralBalconist]

It never really struck me at the time how great these bands were musically. The Specials come to mind also. Seriously talented. This song has been covered numerous times now. Am I imagining it that the bass player and guitarist went on to be in FYC? There cant be many bass players that dance like that.

[@aap34798]

the string section is the best parts of this song, gives it the true feeling.

[@martigrant1145]

Oh the good/bad old days when music was so good and we were just finding out about AIDS. God bless those who were having to deal with AIDS in the early days before the medicine for it and when people with it were treated like lepers, not to be touched or gotten near. God bless Princess Diana who taught us to still love those with AIDS and to hug them and touch them and be near them in their darkest hour. That is the best medicine.

[@KenRubenstein]

A masterpiece of songwriting, right here.

[@zzyzxRDFwy15]

I enjoy the use of classic music instruments in the song.

[@larrymullings1409]

I heard this song about 40 years ago but didn't really listen thanks KZbin a for this a fantastic song

[@johnearle1]

I rediscovered the sounds of my teenage years by buying a boxed set called Complete Beat. I’d forgotten how good they were. A band that sees General Public and The Fine Young Cannibals come out if them is impressive. An excellent live performance.

[@ThePerson1959]

Tapping my foot while I am typing this. Really love this song.

[@sheilale]

Liam thanks, my love 💕

[@stu2333]

He's posted some tunes tonight that I've never heard 😂

[@tc8066]

🐑

[@doviejames]

Dave Wakeling's guitar riff is so good it can power a whole song without a break. Can't think of anyone's who's equaled the feat. And the lyrics are next level too, amazing! Didn't even get to the band yet, wow!!!

[@doviejames]

@@Clefus-o6b then name one! cause there are very few, if any, that are nothing more than a repeating riff and that are so infectous and memorable as this one!

[@doviejames]

@@Clefus-o6b hell ya, great song, great riff! but as a guitar player i will tell you that Day Tripper has a (great!) riff and then verse and chorus parts that are distinct. I used to cover Save it for Later with a ska band.... it's literally one single repeating guitar part thru the entire song. very unusual and shockingly effective

[@markir1947]

Love this song. I've been listening to it since it's release . It never gets old.

[@BillYT27]

My all time favorite song.

[@jhsimone]

It was great to see Dave Wakeling in November 2024 in CT. I've loved all of his music from the beginning whether it was The English Beat or General Public.

[@DaveDave65]

My fave song by my fave 80's band. Timeless... Takes me back to 82 every time I hear it. Thanks Dave 👍

[@davidmurray2539]

The Beat, General Public, Fine Young Cannibals, The Specials, some of the greatest music ever produced imo. Cultural meshing with brilliant results!

[@manonymous4737]

Fine Young Cannibals was formed by 2 of The Beat when they split up - had a similar sort of sound. Beat were way better though, I thought. God I love them.

[@davidmurray2539]

@@manonymous4737 Both groups with out of this world vocalists. Roland Gift was a unique talent, too, but yes, Special Beat Service is one of the greatest albums, start to finish, I've ever heard. I think it was Siouxsie of the Banshees who trashed the album in a review all those years ago, especially Save It For Later. Today it's considered one of the era's greatest creations, recorded by Pete Townsend, too. Wonder if she recalls going public with that opinion.

[@manonymous4737]

@@davidmurray2539 I just didn’t like Roland Gift. He had this kind of muted horn quality to his voice that really got on my nerves (not sure how else to describe it). It’s only my opinion, of course, but there it is, you just like what you like.The odd thing is that I never ever knew about General Public, and I was there, in England, at the time! FYC were everywhere but I never ever heard of GP.

[@manonymous4737]

@@davidmurray2539 I didn’t know that, about Siouxsie. Well, wouldn’t have been the first time for me, where a record or band grew on me years later. I instantly loved The Beat, of course, as did thousands. I was just listening to Best Friend Iiterally 10 minutes ago, my god that song is just so complex, how the guitars and sax weave in out of each other to create that sublime joyful melody. Are you aware of Jeff Beato’s channel? He picks songs apart and plays the individual audio tracks to show how a song gets created and recorded (i recommend the one he did about Just Like Heaven)…I am desperate for him to give that song the same treatment

[@twilliam6820]

A great song. Phenomenal song! Timeless classic....

[@patches6309]

Such great talent upon that stage right there. Glorious performance lads.

[@rafa17martinriggs]

Kingpin brought me here and I'm glad, what an unbelievable song and great band, so underrated

[@AlejandroMS67]

"underrated" ... by whom? when? how? This term is SO overused...

[@ellyreginald6546]

Re-discover this band again and again and every time my estimation goes higher. Music so fun, rhythmic, light and quirky, plus the lyrics have deeper meanings than would seem. Joy to watch!

[@kevinb3812]

What a bloody fine moment in music! The ripples are still stirring us all these solar orbits later and we smile!!!

[@HonorableMention83]

👏 classic. Fun!

[@iansirota5336]

This has been one of my favourite songs of all time ever since the day I first heard it.

[@davidbassplanc]

I don’t listen to very many songs on repeat due to some weird feeling I get but goddamn I don’t mind keeping this one on repeat! Holy shit this song is too good!!

[@michellerjackson5776]

! Yes this so excellent..but spare everyone the foul blasphemy 🙄

[@MichaelChurch-pl7rl]

Fabulous song

[@georgecampbell302]

Lost in time. But still perfection. I can listen to this over and over . Start to finish they hit the mark. Legendary

[@kieranbrennan5452]

One of my favs. Where’s the dance gone xx

[@rubberbiscuit99]

Genius

[@P2.L1]

BRILLIANT performance on a tiny stage. And the kid on sax is way too good for his age. Hope they've all done well since...

[@paulc4483]

Saxa's son.

[@grahamelliott7276]

I saw them last week and this song was the best in a strong set.

[@RogerPeet]

10 thumbs up !

[@gillianrutherford9140]

Their music never gets old! Fab! 💗

[@garthvance739]

The lyrics and chords are unique lol. Great song!

[@kevinn1158]

Saw you guys twice back in the 80s here in Toronto. Police picnic!!! The Beat, Specials, Police and Clash were the big bands at our high school.

[@HectorAmador-ld8mi]

Keep rocking the beat😊

[@Go_EZ-ier_On_Us_And_Enjoy]

This song hooked me - love The Beat! They're fantastic live so go if you can! Enjoy!!! 🌝

[@poppyhimbo]

great great band

[@dynjarren8355]

What’s crazy is that the two supporting players formed another group when they found a great singer and formed FYC. Brilliant group.

[@Daiversion1]

Remember watching this "live" at the time - great and happy memories of my favourite Beat song

[@scottatkins9866]

Rhys Griffiths. Same here, still living at home at the time.

[@neilharryjones]

Growing up in the late 70’s and Early 80’s I was into my metal big time so wouldn’t give much credence to this kind of music, my young foolish self missed out but I have repented and I love this and many other genres, Lord please forgive me 😂😂 still love my rock music though 🤟🏻

[@reddoran]

Handclap anemia !! Saw them in 82-83 at Austin's wonderfully named Club Foot. Bassist broke his butt (literally) jumping backwards off the monitor - thankfully near the show's end. Saw Dave's version of the band 30 years later. Still has the great voice and the great beat. Missed Roger, but the songs are eternal. Also a fantastic band to juggle to.

[@BrightLightsTonight]

God bless Club Foot. Any idea who opened for them there?

[@peterknowles3198]

Such a choice song. perfect in every way

[@TheMICKLEE777]

Fantastic Dave and the lads are amazing.

[@drmilktruck]

Seeing them this Saturday. RIP Roger.

[@cartmanrlsusall]

Not enough saxophone in music especially when you listen to this gem

[@Kjdjrh]

One of my favourite Beat songs. Pete Townsend did this song live too. One of my favourite UK bands of all time. J~ Valley Forge Pa 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@arktos298]

Nice!

[@2visiondigital]

Best memories. Liverpool NY. frigid cold snowy morning. Clock radio set to WAER goes off at 6:00 to go to classes, playing Save It For Later. Kinda became a mantra.

[@johndickson3364]

absolute class

[@kevinwhelan9607]

❤❤❤

[@KimTebrok]

Best group who originated from the Midlands. Loved Rick & his mates. Two tone. Black & white United making incredible music. What’s not to like?

[@tothelighthouse9843]

I was over on the other side of youtube watching Pete Townshend perform this song live, & I got a sudden craving for David Steele's box step & green sweater. Good times.

[@carloflorez8697]

This was at a time when Real instruments were utilized. Nowadays people rely on machines to duplicate an instrument. Music has gone downhill. SAD😢

[@fintonmainz7845]

Most tv appearances at the time had people miming and pretending to sing and play. Sadder

[@stevepettit2064]

I loved the O.T.T tv show think it was a spin off of tiswas late night version for adults love the beat and this song look at ranking roger proper dapper ska boy in that suit and trilby i LOVE the beat.

[@anthonydevitt3206]

Some great bands from the Midlands,these,UB40& specials even Ozzy

[@wbertie2604]

Half of Led Zep, ELO, Wizard, 2/5 of Jethro Tull at one point, Slade, The Wonder Stuff, etc, etc.

[@marymoran8859]

THE BEST OF TIMES........

[@johnborene]

Can there be any better music than the late 70's through the 80's? Even most of the 90s was an awesome time for music. The dude in the green sweater is absolutely hilarious at least he got his M.O. down by the time he was playing for the Fine Young Cannibals

[@procrastinator9]

Gotta hand it to the chutzpah of the guy in the black suit with the tambourine. He boldly stands front and center like he's the star and core of the ensemble.

[@georgecampbell302]

That's the beauty of a full band. Everyone pulls there weight. I can hear that tambourine hit as well. Loving it ❤

[@Carmenetta]

The Beat , saw them many times. Just amazing, happy memories my loves . ❤❤

[@maisiebostjancic8930]

Legend Dave ! RIP Roger⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@wbertie2604]

Roger's version of The Beat was awesome right up to the end.

[@DavidGiragosian]

Classy and classic!

[@buckyvonbuck2410]

Love it. The bass player is a hoot. 🥳

[@seanjones2456]

Is it me or does this recording blow the actual original video recording out of the water? This sounds way better to me!

[@kevinb3812]

It's compelling to me too!

[@johnearle1]

The opening riff intrigued Pete Townshend and David Gilmour so much that Pete called David Wakeling and asked him how he did it. Coolest rock and roll story ever.

[@robinbrown4706]

Just heard Townshend and his live version of this little diamond, done good Pete but somehow the original is a bit special. Brilliant lyric and even now in my 60's, late 60's it still resonates, maybe even more than all those years ago.

[@markchilefone9189]

The audience looks thrilled to be there. Did they bus in a group heading to an office supply museum? So enthusiastic! 😂

[@aileanbreac5584]

Timeless classic

[@steveparker5348]

I remember watching this at the time.

[@jondeaux336]

Hey, it's the guitarist and bassist for Fine Young Cannibals in the second and third row!!!

[@Adam-pu6jg]

yep. also Jerry Dammers on the piano!

[@gavind9487]

@@Adam-pu6jg No it's not, it's Blockhead.

[@justgivemethetruth]

This is such a great tune ... so energetic and bouncy but melody at the same time ... beautiful. Music today is so no ... NOT THIS.

[@dermotmcgorrin9102]

F King Brilliant

[@xtinctube7283]

still in love

[@peterjonas4971]

I love that although there is some kind of backing track, much of this is live. Long Live The Beat

[@NotBCT]

Not really. Neither Dave nor David are plugged in, Everette isn't really hitting his drums, and most of the string players are miming their playing (and are a little off the beat, so to speak). Not surprising for the era. Most studio TV sound equipment couldn't handle the fidelities needed to process live music, even direct-input, without getting fried. Standard Operating procedure until the late 80s or even 90s was to have a backing track and have the bands lip synch. Of course, there were some exceptions where the show or studio had specialized equipment that could handle a live performance, like early SNL, but for most television shows of the era, it was easier to just play a backing track and have a "performance" rather than have all the technical issues and potential live disasters with the band actually playing.

[@dippin1523]

He sure is hitting those drums. sounds like the guitars are being transmitted to a sound board.@@NotBCT

[@paaarp9640]

Chuffin brilliant!

[@dippin1523]

wow very cool

[@Samhain__UK]

Awesome song. Even better at 1.25!

[@willieluncheonette5843]

what a great great song!

[@JoeNapf58]

Fantastic

[@kevinkhoy7171]

Amazing Arrangement 🎼 🎶 15 yrs before Pro Tools! Definitely Alot of Muted Tracks on that Final Recording Mix. A Fantastic Song for it's Time!

[@TheSpaniellover]

I bloody love this song!

[@LThunders138]

I still find amazing that Dave is actually right handed, and he learned to play left handed because he thought it would be better to use his skilled hand to do the guitar chords.

[@kenmalanick]

Bought the 12 inch of this brilliant tune.

[@quidmetuis2975]

Here for Liam tweet