The chameleons/perfume garden

[@175taylor]

The first Chameleons track I ever heard a lifetime ago. A mate lent me a tape and one play later , I bought the album, the T shirt and the key to my soul.The best band ever and never honoured at the time .

[@davidfielding7746]

We were The Best! Enough said...xx

[@purehead]

its criminal how the chameleons hardly get a mention when it comes to manchester bands ? been a fan since 1981 & no other band comes close

[@BoycottStabb]

The shimmer of those guitars, the reverb of the vocals and drums, like a fantastic dream. Very special.

[@TheCameron013]

This song is just soaringly beautiful. So emotive.

[@zazz63]

this is what made the 80s so great .... the fact that you could have a band as good as this that didnt elevate beyond a cult status ...it would never happen today ...and ironically there are a lot of bands trading off the back of the shit these guys did and they probably dont even know where it came from originally.

[@billybuenafe7634]

Mark B and The Chameleons have a cult following in the Philippines since their first album back in the 80's..

[@zazz63]

@@billybuenafe7634 ..that's an odd reply to my ten year old post ...never knew they were big in the Philippines ...have they ever played there even??

[@billybuenafe7634]

thats the beauty of the music of the Chameleons...universal...timeless.. cuts across all barriers. and color...sadly, Mark B never knew how they were much loved here in the Phils.🤤

[@paoturtle]

I never get bored of this band. Great audio and great song.

[@kelvinknight7339]

without doubt the greatest band to come from these green and pleasant lands since The Clash......sheer genius.

[@Neueregel]

RIP JOHN Lever (1961-2017) - The Chameleons' drummer (1981 until 1987). THANK YOU mate !!

[@RoyalSasch]

Maybe the best song ever written....

[@vikingmomo]

+RoyalSasch Yep, and that is no small statement. They had so many just killer tunes. But this one will always be up at the top of my list.

[@vikingmomo]

+mike mostad you can shake your hips, you can seal your lips...

[@richiemontero3880]

RoyalSasch it just oozes nostalgia and a yearning for youth

[@Neueregel]

probably in the Top-30 out of 1 mllion songs, I'm not even kidding

[@danileo13]

Songs like this make life worth living.

[@angolansatoshi]

I gotchu

[@algarvio7910]

L'un des meilleurs groupes de ces 30 dernières années. Très sous-estimé en son temps. Le premier album est un chef-d’œuvre ! Le second est très bon aussi. Le troisième contient quelques perles également. Les pochettes sont des œuvres d'art. Une mélancolie palpable et sublime.

[@etljybd]

An absolute sublime guitar melody from Reg and Dave! This track always makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end. Thanks for posting, from a lifelong fan :o)

[@fungipolo]

What can I say that hasn't already been stated so I will say it again. These guys were definitely one of the best bands ever to emerge from the 80's. I have never quit listening to them and never will. Either you got turned on to them or you missed the boat. I guess there name may sum it up best,....they were always there but like a chameleon they were never noticed! Thanks for all the post of one of the best.SaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaWeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!

[@brad42948]

Utterly captivating. Where The Smiths were adolescent in their songwriting, The Chameleons are masterfully mature.

[@ThymePeace90]

My favorite band of all time. It's great to view all theses videos. I consider myself very fortunate to see the band back in '87 or '88 in Detroit at St. Andrews Hall. (Mighty Lemon drops warmed up and they put on a very energetic show) What a special show. You really know when songs are great when they send shivers up and down your spine, their music does it to me this day.

[@Johanesjuanes]

i fucking love this song the way the song starts, its super original .. Its sublime .. they´re so different to the other bands..this song is super influential I love the guitar riff ...

[@pfaprado]

Isn't it? The guys had some fun with chorus and delay for sure. I recommend you checking "Denim and Curls", my favourite along with this one!

[@vikingmomo]

Me too, along with Tears.. and so many others. Just a great band. Just my opinion, but they should have received at least equal accolades relative to bands like U2.

[@antoniwazny3601]

@@vikingmomo fcking true, i just ask myself why they didnt be in the top of postpunk and gothic lists!

[@vikingmomo]

@@antoniwazny3601 They were in the top of the list for those that knew of them. But I cannot understand how they were not more well known than they were.

[@sarahswartz2381]

This music takes me to a world where everything is deep, textured, and purposeful. Great escapes and wonderful journeys.....

[@Neueregel]

*Lyrics* : You can shake your hips, you can seal your lips I can make that trip And all life's fears could invade my ears I can handle it I can call on a friend and remember the faces We wore at school Making the madness and solitary sadness A friendly fool I thought of stories they told us long ago Of how the world was a perfume garden I haven't yet learned to tame the creature there And that at least I think is something good All across the town and across the street You could feel the heat Let me tell you, friend, they could hardly wait To mark your sheet It was maximum joy for the men they employed To hold you down Well, I hope now you know that this isn't the bliss That you thought you'd found Endless emptiness, endless ringing bells I couldn't show you but I'd hoped to one day A pretty promise to teach the tender child To welcome madness every Monday Beck-beck-beckon the call Didn't seem to matter at all Beck-beck-beckon the call Told us how to conquer it all Beck-beck-beckon the call Didn't seem to matter at all Beck-beck-beckon the call Told us how to conquer it all You can shake your hips, you can seal your lips I can make that trip And all life's fears could invade my ears I can handle it I can call on a friend, I can laugh with friends That I've known since school Making the madness and solitary sadness A friendly fool Beck-beck-beckon the call They taught us how to conquer it all Beck-beck-beckon the call These children have nothing at all Listening hard for the voice of the child I thought I heard an alarm bell ringing Pulled from my sleep by invisible hands The gentle sound of a lady singing Listening hard for the voice of the child I thought I heard an alarm bell ringing Pulled from my sleep by invisible hands The gentle sound of a lady singing

[@sonuvabix]

I'm as big a music snob as they get, but I must say this song is without a doubt one the greatest ever. Swirling....wonderful....

[@michaeloegut3157]

Es imposible no emocionarme y ser feliz al oír esta canción.

[@rubenjames6201]

A song to lay down with and a beauty shall be revealed. R.I.P. J.Lever

[@karziflora]

The guitar tunes are just SUBLIME......What a glorious BAND!!

[@simonegiacomelli5674]

Nice, nice melody, guitars liquid, emotional trip

[@sunsetoneuk09]

Possibly one of my all time favourite tracks. Classic

[@BorlandRIP7]

I'm 400 km away from wife and baby for my job and hearing this reminds me their incredible live performance in Paris back in decembre 2001 when they played it..I'll NEVER FORGET..

[@-sunstar9778]

Great photos of a beautiful band ❤

[@rogerinkart]

This song is such a huge part of my past too. Dark. Intense. Moody. Brilliant.

[@prozacpeople]

Greatest band in the world...

[@quantumreality2009]

uuhhhh yeah ! those guitars ...yeah !!! uuuhh man they are truly unique...God bless them for beng there all these years....the lyrics..the sound ...the voices....best wishes and many thanks for having been there in my life time,,,,

[@HairyBosch]

Wow!!! The hairs on the back of my neck have just all stood up.... Watching this, I'm an innocent 18 yr old lad in Manchester again. The Boardwalk, The Witchwood, The Conty Club... Happy, happy days. Thanks for posting.

[@BorlandRIP7]

Saw them live in Paris back in 2001 over 200 people..almost a private live in a magic spot..it lasted 2h30 ..i'll can't forget and never will..I still have the set list that was given to me at the end of the live ...

[@howardpaul6187]

this song kils me

[@riverplate0101]

Listening to these guys always leaves me misty eyed......The Chameleons forever

[@vinnicool100]

I would love to see these guys play life, a great band and one of my favourites.

[@Groverbennington]

Saw them couple of years ago at the Band on the Wall Manchester. Out of this world!

[@Jikk]

Fuckin' love it. Just found out about this band, and I can't get enough.

[@JoeBore]

the best song by the chameleons for me.

[@camann33]

Just saw this, live, again, on Saturday night in Toronto. Still breathtaking.

[@Darko769.]

Bloody magical tune...Time to feast upon the chemistry of my past mistakes...

[@BorlandRIP7]

Saw them live in Paris a few years ago..forever in my memory

[@GhostRider247]

You and me both .. what a fantastic comment,i also think this,try listening to this on a hot night,watching the sun go down ... my idea of heaven .. try it,there is nothing more peaceful .... bliss

[@chrispravda]

l'énergie et l'élégance !!!

[@delicande]

como me ha llegado a gustar está canción!!!!!!!!!!

[@tonirodlan]

impresionantes los chameleons. vaya recuerdos. y todavía hoy me encantan cuando los escucho

[@israelstp224]

Gran tema y súper bandon!!!

[@aarlevanbram]

Melkweg Amsterdam is coming! September, 10 2024. First live gig ever! Can't wait!

[@depechemodevilla]

beautiful song!

[@strange78x]

Perfect!! One of the great pioneers of shoegaze.

[@78monka]

Amazing song.... just amazing...

[@josealbasimo8721]

Impresionantes,no se puede tener mas nivel.

[@GriefTourist]

Had them since 1991, lad from Gorton gave me them.

[@DoobyMaster]

really like the comment below...let those that seek find this treasure. I could not agree more, best left where it belongs, in the minds of people who appreciate it for what it is, ultimately good.

[@Groverbennington]

Original Tears is still their best...

[@PanPeter1966]

One of the best.

[@ferrog78]

wow...this is a great piece!!!

[@waynedudds]

sublime... a thing of beauty

[@JJ180]

Middleton boys are we!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@modsleix6]

Freaking awesome song...

[@rubendelacruz7701]

vaya tela no dejan de fascinarme da igual los años q pasen.

[@juanjosegarcia7561]

Temas ke llegan!! The chameleons por siempre".

[@weechi1987]

Whenever I listen to this, I think of my past

[@bungalowblue]

@purehead I'm with you on that pal

[@blahdelablah]

@GriefTourist WDAMB WAS the second album!!!

[@8785eric]

¡ .....dios que nostalgia

[@Boudosaved]

Huh? WDAMB is the second album. Script from the Bridge is the first.

[@hunnysuckledream]

Thank you for making this vid:*****it's fab!

[@TheNephilim69]

Something similar happened to me, that was over 20 years ago... ;-)

[@JoeBore]

great audio.

[@GriefTourist]

I corrected my mistake.

[@Soulinisolation1]

@GriefTourist What does anything Mean? Basically is the second album, you mean Script of the Bridge?

[@auto2905]

i was in the army in holland and shit alove this music

[@orkhanify]

@NoMoreElaboratePlans World's most underrated band

[@Darko769.]

Viva Adore...

[@prozacpeople]

I love this"

[@frasmo]

5 STARS..

[@ike3239]

very good!

[@cassiasamaralima]

Sempre será a minha preferida!

[@frasmo]

AWESOME..

[@Neueregel]

amazing

[@SimMaster]

this song is just proof that Interpol got their sound from this band

[@honeypower]

@zzbozz do you have any songs online?

[@juanagustin24]

buenissssssssssimos

[@stormloader909]

Beck and call It didn't seem to matter at all Beck and call You told us how to conquer it all Beck and call These children have nothing at all

[@grimmo63]

manchester. UK I KNOW THEM X

[@Mysticalili1]

"I thought of stories they told us long ago Of how the world was a perfume garden"

[@GriefTourist]

Meant SOTB obviously.

[@tonyskinkis]

one of mine too..x

[@Soulinisolation1]

@Blutmond666 Welcome to the world of The Chameleons, once you come in you can never leave, and you'd never want to :)

[@blahdelablah]

@blahdelablah Or rather, still is the second album.

[@tonyskinkis]

were the hell did you get the tv clips

[@Boudosaved]

Dude, I'm here in L.A. What is Meatrack?

[@martincowdrey5348]

Perfick

[@trappedbylight2978]

Plus ça change (plus c'est la même chose)...

[@MezOfficial]

👍

[@Groverbennington]

How we had the wool pulled over our eyes...

[@Boudosaved]

Say whaaaaaat?

[@geezerchav]

what ? even better than OPIUM KITCHEN ????? hmmm

[@josegalo55]

ugh

[@copyright1982]

@fredtparks Because the general public has shit taste in music! lol It's why Justin Bieber and the Black-Eyed Peas are popular and brilliant bands like the Chameleons are not.

[@gregs6424]

Class, Today we are going to talk about how to layer guitars... * Plays one of the most influential Post Punk examples *