THE CHRISTIANS - HOOVERVILLE.mp4

[@bellevueace6]

Criminally underrated song and band.

[@colmokelly9995]

Spot on, could never understand why my mates didn't get this band...probably a little bit too much depth in the lyrics

[@theredjediknight]

The Christians lyrics were very political, they required you to do some thinking and homework. This song is very critical of the Thatcher government and the false promises of renewal for Liverpool after the devastating loss of heavy industries and the dockyard.

[@squiddlesmcdiddles3850]

CRYING for the MOON!

[@madzxdarcivlogs8895]

My dad passed away early this morning. In 1998 he used to drive to see me in hospital. Living in Grimsby, following a accident I needed specialist care in a hospital in Nottingham. Dad used to play this CD - or maybe cassette in those days - over and over again. Despite having to have both my lower legs amputated I made a good recovery. Love and miss you dad. xx

[@chollis54]

Sorry to hear about your Dad and your personal problems Wayne.... I wish you all the best. This song is worth playing over and over.... it is a fantastic track in all respects.

[@svejkfan2220]

Wow, what a positive attitude you have. An example to the rest of us.

[@happentodie8776]

Wayne Lofts great band, i caned this cassette too , good luck bro .

[@paulmcdonough1093]

I spoke to Gary Christian today in Liverpool were i work a nice man he came in for garden items.

[@svejkfan2220]

That's great to hear. You always want to hear that people are worth the respect you have for them. I heard him on a radio show and he seemed a good bloke but the true test is the sort of scenario you have described.

[@anilkaushal7512]

One of the most under rated groups of the 80s/90s. Pure talent. Pure class

[@theworldsbonkers]

alongside James I quite agree Anil.

[@scottfurey6594]

Beautiful, Pity that they are not around

[@steveb2343]

@@scottfurey6594 they are man, they still tour and stuff 👍

[@MrJimbaloid]

Hello Anil from Derbyshire I TOTALLY agree with you Very underrated. What a sad thing Gary's passing was.

[@TheDarrenguyuk]

great band my fasv as xchild

[@dawnross6753]

So relevant 2023, slimey lying politicians promising us everything. Had.this song as an earworm all week, still love it, his vocals just ❤❤

[@mwbp]

My favourite song of theirs…and just as important today as it was back then

[@iloveboxing677]

Powerfull song with powerfull lyrics.... Still relevant today. These guys were awesome..... Rip Roger💚

[@redjohn201]

Its a song about Thatchers Britain in the 80's. Its more relevant today than ever, under that bunch of lying, cheating, criminal bastards.

[@marjoriesharkey9895]

[@carlmason4153]

Loved it then love it Now Aug 2024

[@lucychis]

My dad and I used to listen to The Christians full blast in the car when I was growing up - great memories and I was lucky enough to take him to see them just before Covid kicked off. This song has played on repeat in my dreams the last few nights so I needed to scratch my itch this morning! Awesome band x

[@spotthebrickie]

30 years on..... boy this is more relevant now than then.. in every aspect of life we live.

[@chrisholland7367]

spotthebrickie especially in Great Britain .

[@pauljamesbradynsno6479]

Nail on the head my friend

[@FightFairLoseEasy]

Is it balls

[@rozpea9448]

Just thinking the same thing, and we are now 3 years on from your post, even more relevant, the worlds gone nuts.

[@bobblair1103]

Absolutely. Vile scum tory government

[@TheLatchford]

one of the best bands of the 80s

[@petel2551]

Fantastic song Hooverville, probably my favourite song by the Christians. It's not just Gary's voice that stands out here but Roger's too.

[@anthonyhind1308]

I love Roger's voice on this.

[@robpearce8225]

This was the first album I ever bought in ‘88. I still have the cassette & it still sounds fresh. Great memories

[@flashtheoriginal]

Superb musicians. Gorgeous song

[@21C5]

Where is talent like this nowadays?

[@johnjordan3768]

Great song very underrated band.

[@jonathanadams4689]

Saw them on tour last week, still brilliant after all these years, thoroughly recommend seeing them

[@nondesperado]

One of the greatest songs of the late 80s...

[@caoilte8097]

He looks like Morpheus. I love the jangly guitar at the end of the bridge. The video is awesome love the industrial landscape

[@ally11488]

Brilliant song and lyrics. Even more apt today than ever.

[@deadpaul6415]

True and true 👍🏼

[@gerarddonovan4145]

What a great band... One of the best from the 80's

[@panzer265]

Love this song........the video was shot at Clarence Dock Power Station in Liverpool.

[@nmarks]

Thanks for that. I often wondered where it was filmed and always suspected it was Liverpool as that's where the band is from. I'm from Cardiff, BTW. We in South Wales went through the same sort of ructions that Liverpool and all the other industrial towns and cities across the UK went through in the 1980s under Thatcher - while the south east of England just partied.😡

[@johnjordan3768]

Looking forward to seeing the Christians ,in October,in Glasgow.👍🍀

[@mickmcgowan7756]

Didn't know Roger had passed great voice rest in peace roger

[@Letsgofishing-1]

Fabulous song this one. Great to see them playing The Civic Hall in Cottingham last month. An enjoyable trip down memory lane.

[@markfindlay8636]

Such a fantastic but under rated band.

[@juliedutton2584]

Nice to hear this song again, loved it back in the 80's still love it now

[@svejkfan2220]

Same here.

[@jackienewton4728]

Julie Dutton I

[@kools67]

I think The Christians are supporting Level 42 on their tour - 2023 I just purchased tickets for the show in Sheffield - I hope they sing HOOVERVILLE

[@frogsframes]

this song found me when i was lost, thankyou

[@markfindlay8636]

👍

[@diamond21450]

Gary, what a voice xxxx

[@lvthud]

+Mark Kent Totally agree, so smooth, a pleasure to listen to.

[@williamkay9924]

Damn I love this song it takes me back to when they first released it

[@philvincent6714]

I grew up with this type of music, excuse my french but fucking awesome band , seen them live in a small venue outside of Cardiff, words cannot describe how I felt when Gary asked for favourites, this was one of mine and I asked for it on that night and got it , thank you

[@DEERHUNTER1309]

@@philvincent6714 I was on a TV show called get fresh with them when this was being released a great bunch of guys

[@katsully8716]

Not only is he a great singer, but Gary is absolutely gorgeous, even more so when he takes his shades off!! 😍❤

[@roddenbrian]

It’s just a great song & 1 of many from the Christians ❤

[@catanlorca]

Great band, great songs, great voices..... this band is one of my all time favorites...!!!

[@Peter-or8oc]

What a song still puts a smile on my face remembering the 80's

[@lynnwilliams2554]

2024 and still loving it ❤

[@ThePetemj]

The lyrics still resonate today. Brilliant voices.

[@halcyon289]

Relevant today like no other song .

[@johnroberts3753]

Fantastic song 🎵 😊

[@pinkpantherer]

In my head over and over this morning.Not heard it in 30 years.Still great

[@louisarosenvinge1570]

My dad loves The Christians. Him and my mum went to see them live at the Chelmsford F.C venue.

[@temphold1]

and like fools we believe every last word they say...how apt in the UK in 2018 with the way the country is going....

[@TheSpaniellover]

Brilliant.

[@progforcefield5779]

this general sound is the late eighties to me as a kid at the time. level 42 aswell

[@laurenashworth296]

Always loved these guys...he has an awesome voice...all the vocals and instruments ... amazing!

[@ianmair5447]

scouse power &pure talent big e #class

[@johnlees6019]

Great song and great voice true song😊😊😊

[@peter.greatmusicrawlinson8915]

Can't go wrong with the christians fantastic band well worth a listen great live as well 👍 peter hat liverpool

[@spotthecat2412]

I remember seeing them at the Hammersmith Odeon in the 80's, there was a problem with power to the stage but that did not stop them, acoustic it was and they were fantastic.

[@ajlfc4426]

Another great band from Liverpool

[@andrewwood2955]

Fantastic track and still relevant today, why are they still not doing tunes?

[@kerryrace3244]

🌹🌹 Love this song , sounds brand new xxx

[@nickymorgan9549]

I love the way roger expresses iam self in song is voice was awesome

[@temphold1]

brilliant song, old clarence dock power station on the docks in Liverpool the setting, not far from the boozer The Goat. Long gone now I fight for a reason to live...hooverville...

[@DarthCipient]

Awesome song and band

[@diamond21450]

Beautiful people wonderful band of brothers x

[@opheliagrove666]

Great band , still playing around liverpool . I love everything they did

[@martinjermy106]

See them at Norwich Waterfront , were superb. Now reading The Grapes of Wrath and realise to full meaning of the song now ......imonly 46😂

[@rookaroy]

I just keep playing this cd it takes me back to the good old days

[@kevinindublin]

Very good interaction of the bass, keyboard, guitar, drums. Whoever put this together had talent! And lovely vocal too.

[@keithbickerdike4621]

Drum machine and sampler .. ?

[@kevinrowell8596]

Still a classic song.. Wot a voice

[@justinegilliham914]

I like this song

[@justinv6410]

Finally found this song after 30+ years ……and sounds a lot different than what I remember. More campy. ☹️

[@LANGLEYBHOY]

Top tune from the good old days 1987 I think. Thanks for posting

[@paul196824]

wish the christians would come back in the charts these are amazing this is what the young need to hear thamks for this music i have it on record but nothing play it on like most of my music thou i have hundreds of cds these days

[@chriskelly5099]

Bloody brilliant and I am ashamed I had forgotten them .. the album was superb

[@stephenovery2939]

Yes mate me too brilliant album brought back some memories

[@peterbalac1915]

These good looking lads were Kings of cool 👌Great singers songwriters and performers. An ex girlfriend got me back here drooling over Gary on fb 😍 how could I argue? I just had to agree 😂

[@JimBob_1975]

Great voices

[@Ihiggins]

I love this, but feel so old.

[@pauljamesbradynsno6479]

Ditto

[@darylchambers5945]

Great song from a great band. Love the bass on this.

[@jimbowie1407]

Havnt heard this song for years an its still a classic !!

[@jermainewilliams7108]

Excellent group from the 80’s and the 90’s 🪐❤️🌌👍😷🥋🎶🎤🎸🦸🏾‍♀️

[@MrJimbaloid]

wow not heard this for years what a song and what a band.

[@stefwilky6935]

Where did those years go luv it can't go back still press play.🤫

[@ColumRogers]

Gosh this addictive, always singing it lately!

[@womblediehard123]

Filmed at Battersea power station London UK. Creates a great tone to the song and video especially in black & white. Fantastic song and fantastic song from 1987 summer.

[@dannycarter1966]

Hooverville. A reference to the shanty town, constructed in Washington DC after the Wall St crash. Named after J Edgar Hoover.

[@Aiden.Stinkhorn]

Still relevant in 2024, if not more so than when it was first released. - Remembered this song after having just read Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck.

[@francismccann3811]

Saw them a fair few times in my hometown of Glasgow and they always commented on how Glaswegians and scousers are the same..great band from a great city

[@leebert999]

Still love these guys, what a band

[@richiejacobs9102]

Great song!!!!!

[@hayleyboyd3656]

love the music from my city.

[@susan.ascroft.1567]

What a group they said everything that should be said and they are great at it .

[@johnneal4135]

Brilliant song miss the eights

[@Strangereg]

Seen these live along with Omd abc lighting seeds and cockney rebel. These were the 2nd best live performers 2nd to Omd. Great band

[@cornelbebie7400]

An amazing vocal band !

[@Mbappe7171]

Incredible vocals, both of them

[@Wayne-xv8wt]

My fave tune the Christians done love it

[@paulmillward3576]

pure class.

[@Ihiggins]

Soundtrack to my 80s Ibiza holiday, great memories..

[@Wyrimo1]

Love this group and memories . x

[@lindenmcgee6598]

Crying for the moon.... we all are doing that....what a line.

[@iktomi5]

Love the band great track & like lots of commentators hv said very relevant the lyrics in 2 days Great Britain 🇬🇧

[@DEERHUNTER1309]

There is absolutely nothing great about Britain there never has been or ever will be

[@wouterjoannesvanscherpenbe260]

Dear Christians i am in love wich your mucik from the start in from the record the cristians i so a concert in paradiso Amsterdam i love your style thank wouter joannes

[@daveforster9405]

They are just so good

[@beeshar]

Love this band awsome!

[@TheSeanm102]

man this takes me back to 1987 fantastic

[@geraldbrotherston4268]

Yes this was filmed at the old clearance dock power station Liverpool not far from the goat and o. Gormans pub

[@marjoriesharkey9895]

1988.pure magic

[@TeessideTerry]

Why do I not listen to these more often? x

[@diamond21450]

I know, they really get you! Brilliant a million times over,,,,

[@williamkay9924]

Love the sound fae the bass guitar . Just a cracking song

[@stephenblair2157]

SHEER SCOUSE CLASS !