The Beautiful South - A Little Time (Official Video)

Music video by The Beautiful South performing A Little Time. (C) 1990 Go! Discs Ltd.
#BeautifulSouth #ALittleTime #Vevo

[@richardseanjosephbennett2745]

I'm 62 next month, but, listening to 80s music like this and I'm in my 20s again. Life stretched out in front of us... now it stretches behind us. Lol

[@hexhex7178]

Some songs just deserve a standing ovation 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@jimbehr5685]

Might be the most underrated British band ever....this is art.

[@lesliehaigh6765]

agreed

[@shane-irish]

For once i agree very underrated

[@stevebrindle1724]

agreed, along with The Fine Young Canniballs!

[@kevteop]

Housemartins were better.

[@amygrimes3045]

Yes yes yes and yes to all these replies!!

[@davidbudding5836]

The greatest ever song from Beautiful South ❤

[@danionella.llfmusic]

Would you be interested in doing a short interview with me for my MA. You’d be representing fans of BS.

[@andy56018]

What a song this is!

[@lukesherwood8566]

powerful and I love it

[@syteanric]

Can we just take a minute to acknowledge how incredible Brianna's voice is!?

[@jamiehoward5538]

You mean take a little time? To appreciate it 😂

[@michaelchesney8680]

@@jamiehoward5538 lol

[@najaneda]

what happend to her, she had a brilliant distinctive voice.

[@katelynlynch7654]

Pictures

[@mrsmith7936]

@@jamiehoward5538 lol thats class

[@DigitallyRemasteredMusic]

I never really appreciated your talent when we were younger, but Dave you really are talented. Im a very proud half brother of Dave's (the vocalist here), we both worked in music but in different capacities, inherited from our mother.

[@krizstinapapp39]

❤

[@benmacdui9328]

Yeah sure , and Elvis works down my local chippy.

[@nickthelick]

There’s a guy works down the chip shop swears he’s Elvis​! ✌🏻😁👍🏻 @@benmacdui9328

[@Tom-B11]

Absolutely 💯 xxx

[@seant4369]

😂

[@DuncanCaddick]

Adult music, with adult themes .. it's a shame, we need more of this now.

[@suzannemcguinness8030]

Now it's all reality TV and poor me not getting any likes or followers on Instagram, it's a pathetic state of affairs now 😔

[@danwedderburn5550]

Brilliant song, brilliant lyrics. But the meaning of it all is so true to life.

[@anthonydrury7]

She's the best female singer the group had.

[@Amy-hy6zn]

I’d completely forgotten about the beautiful south until the other day when I found out dvd of all of the gold music videos. My childhood was sat having tea in the parlour in front of the TV and my sister and I always asking for that DVD to be put on. I’ve accidentally opened a huge world of childhood nostalgia. It’s funny seeing these videos and listening to the songs now and realising how innocent I was back then.

[@scouseronthewirral]

Peaked at #1 in U.K. on 21 October 1990

[@stuarthodge3187]

One word..... GENIUS

[@sebastianlaw2499]

Amazing song. Amazing band. I feel the beautiful south get forgotten about now days, and have been massively underrated.

[@raymondpcowie101]

Not forgotten in my house...

[@lillylambert1080]

Amazing song 😊

[@ethanoreilly2002]

Yeah definitely I love them

[@annekiely9121]

Sebastian Law absolutely agree!!

[@kimberleytomkins5031]

Far from forgotten in my home. My comfort zone 😊

[@Radley4343]

My mum has just passed, this was one of her favourite songs, I will never forget you mum, I love you forever 💙♥️❤️ Edit: I just want to thank everyone for the kind messages and love you have shown, it would put such a huge smile on my mum's face, she would say she is finally famous 😅 it's still hard but as most of you have said it has gotten a little easier with time, I still can't listen to this without crying though 😢 miss her so much

[@kevmalt2881]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@steffanbird6168]

You never get over it bro but you learn to live with grief bro!! Each day is hard but gets easier just do her proud bro 💪

[@rachLXXVII]

Sorry for your loss, Dan 💐

[@Rts22375]

R.i.p ..

[@carolecochrane8173]

So sorry for your loss dan, you will have your good days and bad days if you feel emotional let it out don't bottle up your emotions it helps take care

[@richardseanjosephbennett2745]

Very underrated band... wrote some fantastic songs... still listen to them in 2024

[@mightyhammers7310]

If you got married to music like this in the 80s and you’re still together, here’s to you, the glue, holding it all together

[@inserter400]

Amen to that.

[@dolly2106]

We were married 1985 still together 39years ❤

[@amandamartin6845]

37 years of marriage and I'm in this place right now. The freedom that he wanted back is his for good I hope it lasts .

[@johnm.bateman9586]

Amanda, it's only a song! It may have resonance to you, but so it does to so many. Good luck.

[@danielnissim1135]

Does that mean ur free Amanda?😊

[@eelioflecks9607]

I hope all is well with you, a year on

[@Utchighlights78]

God I forgot how good they were. Brings back memories of driving round on family holidays listening to the cassette player.

[@jamiedavies4545]

Its Jamie Davies I live in country I love this Beautiful South song too @Utchighlights78 my mate and buddy...

[@Kissameassa538]

I could not say what my memories were, youtube restrictions, but by God they were good. Let’s start a group telling on ourselves around Beautiful South. You start !!!! 🇬🇧

[@jamiedavies4545]

@@Kissameassa538 Its Jamie Davies I love listening to beautiful South band too Debbie Stonehouse my friend.....

[@Kissameassa538]

@@jamiedavies4545 I could listen to them all day if I had the time. My niece is a singer and I want her to sing at my funeral, depressing I know but you have to be sorted, I keep changing my mind as to what song there are so many good ones. Enjoy your day / night. 🙏🇬🇧

[@DaGleese]

Grew up with Beautiful South being played constantly by my parents throughout the 90s, it never rubbed off on me unlike much of my dad's other music did. I have to say now, at 31 years old, I think I get it!

[@ponymahony]

different band since then though , not taking anything from either ..but not the same people

[@syteanric]

Between 1989-1992 The Beautiful South were probably one of the best bands in the UK. Losing Brianna really hurt them... Paul isn't easy to get along with!

[@unebert]

@@syteanric I'm only getting I to them now, vaguely remember them being on the background of the radio all the time in the early 90's but that's it lol. This is a different girl than the one who sings Don't marry her? Is the male singer a bit of a nightmare?

[@ponymahony]

@@unebert can be very difficult to handle at times lol

[@simonlawrence6714]

I never got it till 25. I was lucky

[@markhollowell9433]

Brilliant song the way it's composed it's all about the man than suddenly out the blue. Bang. The woman drops the bomb shell. Fantastic song brilliant lyrics

[@paulcasey5486]

Absolute classic there voices complement each other perfectly.

[@vlnow]

Imagine being able to sing as beautifully as her. Fuxxing amazing.

[@gadearayed2457]

I know right! Truly beautiful

[@tezla3069]

Who is resonating with this song right now? 2024

[@MurderIncUk]

sad boring gimp

[@mrmxyzplk]

Dave Grohl

[@carolynh863]

Me still live this song as much as when I 1st heard it

[@BrianPithman]

I'm still listening, September 26th 2024

[@NPA1001]

One of the greatest songs ever written

[@erinheydra1378]

My mom and dad sing this song in the car as a duet and it’s the cutest thing because it’s all fun and games. And I want a relationship like that.

[@andydorry5]

They are a lucky couple to have that relationship

[@hotstitch1]

If they are like that you will be too x

[@rickybaillie4222]

We could all be doing with this ❤️

[@themadplotter]

Funny my mum used to make my dad turn off "don't marry her" every time it came on in the car. Memories.

[@Punchiii]

#me2

[@tommym936]

When you see one knife stuck to the cupboard near his head...bloody hell ...then it pans out and there's another 5.... Christ!!

[@nadiaduke4630]

I was thinking how the fuck do u miss that many times 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@HA-xo7ee]

Wauw I liked this song when I was little, not knowing what it was about. Now listening it back as a grown-up I realise how well they put such heavy topic in a song. This duet is perfectly done!!

[@lucymileham129]

Me too! 😂❤

[@rossmurrayfam1568]

same here being a adukt is scary go back to the time i didnt know anything

[@johndiamond5824]

Music instantly reminds us of times in our life, happy times, sad times, people, things, places. """"Memories""".

[@skippyone2769]

Most amazing voice! Band was never the same when she left ! Moral of the storey, never argue with a ginge when she is surrounded by knives and flour.

[@admiralbenbow5083]

Helps if you learn to spell too.

[@anthonydurkan6708]

Haa love this post,I'd happily stand bollocks naked against a wall and let Briana wang knives at me 😅😅🤪🤪🤪

[@kevinward2751]

Have to say jaqui Abbott isn't too shabby either

[@smiffy3275]

Any lockdown warriors on here looking back at better times!!!:-)) one day....

[@thomashamilton8125]

With ya brother. Stay safe... 👍🏻

[@becx3163]

Here here

[@mrdbeer2570]

Older then me but a legend of a tune the smile I get when it takes me away

[@tinman8311]

Pubs reopen today.. we're back!

[@anthonyhurn1988]

Lol classic brother.. and hopefully 🤞

[@andyd1190]

A lyrical masterpiece, sharper than a scalpel

[@michaelobrien9825]

My sister passed away very recently, and this was the tune played at her funeral service XXX rest in peace Margaret.

[@mzSmith]

Big love and hugs xx

[@michaelobrien9825]

@@mzSmith thanks.

[@sw4444]

rip xoxoxo

[@colindavid2078]

I'm very sorry for your loss, but your sister had great taste in music! she will always be with you bud, and there to meet you when your time comes! (it's just what I believe!)

[@michaelobrien9825]

@@colindavid2078 thank you.

[@malcolm71]

Briana’s voice is so beautiful

[@ciarabissett9639]

vampirospuntocom oscuros it is

[@OConaill77]

She's a ride

[@samuraisoul1043]

It's sounds so effortless to .gifted singer.

[@norwegianzound]

She's from Doire I've heard

[@neonatalpenguin]

How is "Briana" pronounced? Is it bree-anna, bree-na or breh-na?

[@77437083]

This is my favourite song, it really stands out for me, from when I was young

[@matskieden511]

Number One in the UK 30 years ago this week. Incredibly, it was the band's only UK singles chart topper, and that was only for just a week. A great track featuring the voices of Dave Hemingway and Briana Corrigan.

[@india1422]

I saw them twice live. Fabulous. Also, caravan of Love by the house Martins, the forerunner is great to

[@maxwellmoore8424]

Filled arena's all over Britain repeatedly, seen them Live 5 times ,the stadium was full on each occasion, That's a Band .not music industry.

[@matskieden511]

@@maxwellmoore8424 completely agree with you there. They were a band comprising of talented, original musicians.

[@kevteop]

Dave didn't even want to be a singer, he was the replacement drummer in the Housemartins, Paul made him do it.

[@houmm08]

This vid was really something in 1990. Very memorable, everyone was talking about it. Also the song itself of course. A masterpiece on a gem of an album. That's the Beautiful South for ya.

[@LaurieBuchan]

I grew up listening to this as my mum was doing the housework,over 30 years ago now! Brilliant vocals ❤

[@gerhardwaldhof4471]

Beautifully arranged! 😘 I heard this song on the radio yesterday, after a REALLY long time, had almost forgotten it... Searched it on youtube and, after / on seeing the video I realized that I had NEVER paid attention to the text / lyrics... Well, what can a man say: A beautiful south song / a beautiful song, with a sad, but nevertheless "true meaning" in its lyrics. I was in my early 20s when this song was released - and I still like it, to the very day!

[@jamiedavies4545]

Its Jamie Davies how are you doing @LaurieBuchan?

[@Mikeandnicci]

30 years late, I have heard this song for the first time. It is so beautiful.

[@luckyshow98]

Her voice is captivating! I think I stopped breathing, the melody followed her voice beautifully.

[@JoaquimAdriano-m3k]

Her voice is amazing, talented lady ❤

[@matweb8195]

Yes. I still like this song.

[@patrickschlosser8208]

The video is so great. Only the British can do this. I love them.😂😂😂👍👍👍

[@ShottzGaming]

Who cares who is here in what ever year there always gonna be people with this song for many many many years to come

[@DansManCaveUK]

Back when songs told a story. Her facial expressions are brilliant

[@domoreilly5147]

Did she ever do any acting? I think she would have been good.

[@domoreilly5147]

@ShadowOfDeth _ Don't understand. I think she might have been a good actress. Music videos are kind of acting but not like a film or play. Anyway, who cares?

[@DansManCaveUK]

@@domoreilly5147 I agree she would make a good actress

[@garrigproductions]

Isn't it funny how lockdown gives you time to rediscover gems like this...

[@JohnMckinney-l3u]

Her voice is outstanding in this song

[@paulp4452]

Growing up as a teenager in the 90s I always loved the beautiful South. Most of my schoolmates thought I was square but they stood the test of time. I remember the first time I saw this video on the itv chart show (Saturday about midday, had rollercoasters in it- anyone remember??). I was captivated by the drama in this video and the lyrics. Amazing band with a rare ability to tell a story.

[@alisoncassidy3255]

I'd forgotten about that chart show! That's a blast from the past.

[@sexyhomeowner9345]

I remember that show. I was runner-up in one of their phone-ins, I got one of their compilation CDs as a prize, lol.

[@martinjames4600]

@@sexyhomeowner9345 Not the chart show I remember. It was a magazine show. Videos and graphics. Unless it changed near the end. I tuned out in 95 and next it was CDUK

[@martinjames4600]

@@alisoncassidy3255 Indie Rock or Dance chart

[@martinjames4600]

I was like that. Loved ol Red Eyes is Back and Song for Whoever is the most beautiful ballad ever written. Problem is they made themselves square with all that Hull bullshit and calling their album "carry on up the charts" just came off as sellouts. But Paul Heaton is one of the best songwriters since Glen Tilbrook and Chris Gifford from Squeeze

[@musmodtos]

At 26 with my first wife. Our marriage dissolved, quite literally, as played out in the lyric. This song takes on a whole different meaning to some.

[@shanebrady22]

Same as no :(

[@BeeBee-gi2zr]

I can relate! Let me take you back to when this was first released & tell you my partner hooked up twice back in the 90s with the same girl & I forgave him both times...... Fast forward 30yrs later, said girl is now married but her husband cheats on her so she decides to look up my partner on FB for a third time reunion!..... Karma does not work by hurting someone else because you've been hurt.... Hope she now realises this!!!

[@tonyburke1247]

I am 52 now heard the song loads of time but never really listened to the words so true 👍

[@vinetacirule8094]

Teddybears head at the end, puts berrie on top!

[@markallgood7980]

Just one of the best number one records ever! A diamond in the dust!

[@maxhutton1624]

Superb plz .. lifetime this rings so true ..

[@SusanWagg]

This song tells a story - my story

[@kennymoore7332]

and how beautiful she is , love her voice as well xx

[@robculliford1422]

This has to be the calmest argument ever.... 😂 I grew up in the 1990s and loved TBS. Such a tune.

[@YOYOKE64]

The hate and anger in her voice and expressions amazing

[@kelvingolden252]

How was she never a mega star , such a great voice

[@johnstewart2213]

Saw Paul Heaton and Jacqui abbot in Dublin this summer still absolutely brilliant

[@philmcmanus5006]

Seeing them in Belfast in Feb coming. Beyond excited

[@vinetacirule8094]

this is not jacqui abbott. but brian corrigan

[@barrywalker8790]

What a great time when music videos told a story and a group that got two first class girl singers keep safe everybody

[@darrenwessman3827]

What a tune.

[@Aleakwe]

i dont believe in perfection, then i experience these lyrics, video and singers acting and remember: perfect

[@Mutleyis65]

When I met my now husband, whenever we went into a shop playing music, this was it. Despite that, we are still married 28 years later. They must have had such fun setting this up.

[@scottc8904]

Completely fabulous, all the beautiful south female leads were outstanding, however Briana was a class apart, a snapshot in time when the world was a better place, take a bow B

[@hirsty1979]

I preferred the stuff with Briana

[@blurman111000]

So wish Paul had left this alone and not replaced the vocals on his king of pop lp.

[@celesterocha2292]

Scott C "when the world was a (simpler and) better place" no doubt. It just takes reading silly comments and I wonder... shouldn't we be enjoying music here?

[@MrWaussie]

Such a fantastic song, the voices, the arrangements and linking melodies and of course the dramatisation. Such a shame it took over 20 years to come across it, but better late than never!

[@pennyhumphreys1748]

Yep, been there. Happy now, and single. 😊

[@richardhill5792]

This was prime Beautiful South! Let everyone sing a song!

[@hello150]

Growing up, my mother would always play songs during car rides and this was one of them. It's amazing how this can bring back so many memories and all the lyrics come flooding back.

[@robwilliams6753]

Absolutely amazing that this got to number 1 in the height of acid house/club music.

[@philsnowden6961]

First weekend away with my now wife (22yrs) Beautiful South concert at the Crystal Palace

[@ridealongwithnicolle1581]

This is the reaction I get when I ask my manager for time off work 😂

[@nickwilliams1065]

funny how some songs by bands you wouldn't give a second glance at normally, stick in your head and always make you smile this is one of them for me.

[@chickenlivers9351]

This is such a beautiful tune its one of them ones i keep to myself my mates would take the piss otherwise 😂

[@carinahansson2361]

The lyrics of this song and all the songs of Beautiful South are simply amazing!

[@MargaretChassels]

This is a. Tune 😂best day of my life wish i d listened lol 😆😆😆 great group ,

[@onsideview5418]

Never gets old. All-time classic.

[@ollie3428]

Anyone know where I can find Briana Corrigan 😍 Shes got 20 years on me but wow.... Briana still looks amazing

[@davidtomlinson6138]

I didn't appreciate how good their music was back then, love the songs now, highly underrated , so unique , I'm 63 now .love listening to them now

[@TheNosferatu666]

I'm 52. 😅

[@lynnedavies5884]

I am 62

[@leonardopaulodesouza8653]

Oh my God. Since 1995 to see this video again

[@unikorn1312]

I love this it's the song that Introduced me to the Beautiful South and I absolutely adore everything they do

[@waynedl99]

I'd wager that pretty much every bloke was in love with Brianna in this video / song. The attitude, voice, looks, everything

[@calum1741]

Yeah she’s beautiful

[@Dermacrosis]

I love the get out clause, well done not many would hat thought of that, as to me it was Dave Hemingway. Don't get me wrong she is, and I do mean is not was, beautiful it is just I bat for the other team so for me it was as a teenager my crush was him........ 🙂 This was so well known that even 4 years later "A little time" became the code for staff at the pub I worked to avoid me and another member of staff who had full knockdown arguments that even the manager did a runner after nearly being hit with a glass on more than one occasion. Some of the sly types thought that they could use that but heaven forbid if they tried to insult either of us in the others presence as they would be left wondering how much flesh they had left on their bodies.

[@calum1741]

@@Dermacrosis why did you and the other staff member have arguments?

[@Dermacrosis]

@@calum1741 We just did, it happens.

[@calum1741]

@@Dermacrosis sounds like a fun pub 😀

[@bigtoelittlefinger6133]

Much love fae Scotland ❤

[@vixenplays6296]

I’m 38 and rough from a council estate but will all ways love these guys

[@rachelcaullay172]

Underrated classic 😍❤💕💕💖

[@jessespiker568]

I saw this video back then on MTV. It was the first time I heard this song and it was so powerful to me. The visual made the somg so clear to me. Never forgot it, either.

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

This will still be a great song ten years from now...

[@KellyBuckley-er6fi]

Good tune brought up with all this love it0❤

[@tiber44]

The womans voice!!!! Amazing! 💚

[@michaelobrien9825]

Magic, clever, thinking 🤔.

[@michalmichalec5334]

How come the modern songs with lyrics of doubtful quality get hundreds of Ks and Ms and more views, and such a masterpiece is so underrated?

[@bir76]

Because this ist for the ones that have excel·lent taste!

[@smithy04]

I'm 19 now. I grew up listening to Beautiful South. Absolutely love their music ❤

[@moritzrita]

Of course ☺ I love this song 😍

[@spitfire451]

My go to band.... Helped me through some absolute horrific times.... Get back up, dust down and get back at em......

[@soul_in_balance6923]

When a song is an undoubtable artwork.

[@TheNosferatu666]

For me this is THE best Split up/reunite Song EVER!

[@markb1487]

This was playing when I was at college... Made the day's fly by... Top stuff

[@officercrown]

Wherever South is… it’s Beautiful

[@davidfalcon6681]

it isn't in Brittan

[@henrywilliams8291]

Every song tells a story, this does it better than most. Just three verses, begining, middle, and an end that's not the usual cliche. Nuff said, brill. Henry

[@gsgk9674]

I'll tell you, this is more than just a simple song... ;P

[@gustavoamarista]

I need a little time to think it over I need a little space just on my own I need a little time to find my freedom I need a little Funny how quick the milk turns sour, isn't it, isn't it? Your face has been looking like that for hours, hasn't it, hasn't it? Promises, promises turn to dust Wedding bells just turn to rust Trust into mistrust I need a little room to find myself I need a little space to work it out I need a little room all alone I need a little You need a little room for your big head, don't you, don't you? You need a little space for a thousand beds, won't you, won't you? Lips that promise, fear the worst Tongue so sharp, the bubble burst Just into unjust I've had a little time to find the truth Now I've had a little room to check what's wrong I've had a little time, and I still love you I've had a little You had a little time and you had a little fun, didn't ya, didn't you? While you had yours, do you think I had none, do you, do ya? The freedom that you wanted bad Is yours for good, I hope you're glad Sad into unsad I had a little time to think it over Had a little room to work it out I found a little courage to call it off I've had a little time I've had a little time I've had a little time I've had a little time

[@kelonline]

OMG...this is the 1st time Ive seen this video...life is Amazing😢and happiness...

[@rampant9310]

I dont know why some of these Beautiful South videos don't have at least tens of millions of views like other music vids