The Divine Comedy - To The Rescue (Official Video)

[@joegerard257]

I was going through a hard time with my divorce and the death of my father a couple years ago. My big brother said “come let’s go out and cheer you up. I’ve got a spare ticket for a concert tonight come with me. Divine comedy at the london palladium” I went and had the most amazing time. Tomorrow, I bury my brother. He was more like my father. I love you brother.

[@kevone-eo6pq]

so sorry for your loss. this song probably blows your mind as much as it blows mine.

[@Drumster1967]

Your brother was a wise man. God bless him...and you sir

[@stereolad7031]

Sorry for your loss, Joe. Your brother obviously had good taste and I'm glad you were lifted by going to see The Divine Comedy live. I'm lucky enough to play guitar in the band. I was looking at this clip to remind me of a great time we had on this tour. Love and light to you and your family.xx

[@veganvivjones4655]

I keep playing this song over and over and it always fills me with hope and brings me joy even in the darkest of times. I hope that you have moved on successfully with your life since leaving this poignant comment. Every good wish and much love to you Joe. Just keep on keeping on.💗🙏❤

[@veganvivjones4655]

@@stereolad7031 What a joy it must be to play with such a great band and you are a good man to leave such a lovely comment. I've never been lucky enough to see you live - but hopefully will one day. Will keep a look out for when and where you are touring.

[@madamesergent]

I'm the girl who hugs Neil around 1:07. That concert was in Nantes, France. Unforgettable!

[@WarrenVincenzo]

Simplement, Ow you say?... Fasczinatingement.

[@martysouth880]

What, you were?! I thought it was me. So if you are that girl who the hell am I?

[@veganvivjones4655]

@@martysouth880 Either you or the 'other one' must be a doppelgänger or one of the new AI robots. Hard to tell these days with all the zombies roaming about.

[@renodaron889]

Can't understand why this fantastic master piece does not have 100 millions views..

[@dickottel]

how would people know about it to search for it on yt? it's not on the radio

[@eileenvannooijen7195]

I agree entirely. It’s their loss though.

[@octopusmime]

is nothin ever enough? be at peace🤣

[@kevone-eo6pq]

if i have just discovered it, then a million other people should too.@@dickottel

[@monpetitgraindesel6192]

🥀Une musique qui vous donne l’envie d’aimer la Terre entière…et Neil HANNON…en particulier💎💎💎 11.2.2024

[@jamesdoran9394]

Played this at my daughter's funeral in honour of the Special Care Babies Unit at RVI Newcastle. Absolute heroes and a beautiful song. Thankyou Neil.

[@mariaelliott6434]

Neil is a really kind man he used to live beside us , his mother still does and she is also a lovely lady .

[@bugmanuk]

Bless her. That welled me up mate x

[@stevenrichardson1843]

The song made me emotional, your post had tears falling. No-one should have to outlive their own child, that should be a rule. Hope you're ok x

[@bugmanuk]

@@stevenrichardson1843 Same x

[@chendeedee5168]

Sleep well❤

[@MrRhurbarb]

This song was written about Neil Hannon's partner, Cathy Davey who is part of the team running the My Lovely Horse Rescue charity which looks after abandoned horses in Ireland.

[@veganvivjones4655]

So fitting that he should be married to such a wonderful soul. It is so reflected in his songs.

[@jonathonspeed8715]

In my opinion, one of the best pieces of music I have ever heard.

[@kennylittle497]

I concur.

[@veganvivjones4655]

Snap!

[@bransby]

The horn solo on this (think it's a flugelhorn?) needs to be given a knighthood or something, just perfect

[@pete7825]

Couldn't agree more!

[@derekjohnyuen9037]

Gets me every time.

[@joegerard257]

Goosebumps when that kicks in

[@jasonbhollismusic7021]

A smile. An unexpected tear. That's Divine Comedy all the time. ❤️

[@keithtimmins8103]

The man is the most underated artist ever. Beautiful music and he seems a throughly nice man.

[@BM-yr1lc]

His partner runs My Lovely Horse rescue here in Ireland. Named after his song from Father Ted. I think this song might be about her considering the lyrics

[@user-jd8ko2nx2u]

This song, and its crafting, is sublime. A song to become lost in, immersed in. Only just discovered it. What the hell have I been missing?

[@fairygirlsgarden3260]

you've missed loads - but you can catch up now! 😊

[@maniic_idiot4398]

Im 15, divine comedy were my first concert

[@fuzzybee1605]

Do I know you?

[@maniic_idiot4398]

@@fuzzybee1605 elliott leave

[@chendeedee5168]

Bought this cd and vinyl in France when it was out,my beloved partner David passed away few months later,this songs bring me tears,dear Neil,thanks for your wonderful music,Sleep tight David❤

[@eon14873]

That's really hard. Take care

[@srl6018]

This is one of the best songs I have ever had the privilege to listen to. Beautiful, poignant and tremendous. Paddy Mcaloon couldn't have done it better. I think that's a compliment.

[@joaoadelinoribeiro1470]

@JDOvengloves , they are.

[@wildolan]

That's a hell of a compliment. And well deserved. PAddy is a genius, musically and lyrically. So are devine comedy.

[@plechaim]

One of the finest crafted songs of the last decade... yet to receive a million views. The world is insane.

[@charliebadger]

Best songwriter in the world :)

[@ioakimful]

Yes so!

[@andybunyan649]

And you Sir, are the finest of judges of songwriters.

[@charliebadger]

X. Takes bow.... Drops mic....falls in orchestra pit :)

[@Ephesians--hm2zv]

charliebadger Ooooh yeah !!!! ✌😉😆😘😊😜

[@김태우-l9p]

This comment makes me really happy as I realize I'm not the only one who thinks so :)

[@김태우-l9p]

I am Korean(South Korea for sure..) and I luckily had a chance to go to his concert in London on his 42nd birthday! The most memorable day in my life and I always think of the day whenever I have hard times :) I will always support this talented guy and will enjoy his songs!

[@dujas5]

Such a nice story, I only could see him once and it was bliss.

[@archiebunker4108]

Lucky you! I am glad you have escaped the K Pop immersion.

[@SaxistBikerBloke]

HI, 멋진 노래 ;-)

[@PatrickAllan-b7r]

한국 디바인 코미디 팬들이 있는 것은 되게 다행이네요! 그리고 제 한국어 신력은 언젠가 태우 씨의 영어신력만큼 잘 하면 좋겠어요 :)

[@leeyongkwang100]

wow

[@PlanetoftheDeaf]

Billy's trumpet solo is to die for

[@revol40]

This is the epitome of great songwriting. Where the words and the music combine to give you what you need.

[@Mark-334]

I never used to like this band - I always thought Neil Hannon was a bit pompous... but then I saw them playing Rescue on Jools Holland. Honestly, I had to watch it at least 5 times in a row and I've never deleted it from my TV box, nor ever will. Now I'm discovering beautiful music and lyrics from the Devine Comedy that I've missed all these years. Such wonderful love songs. Certainly want to see them live.

[@garymitrovic2503]

I was stopped in my tracks upon hearing this for the first time on BBC 6Music. This is a really sublime piece of music that I feel all the richer for upon knowing of it's existence.

[@MrVirtube]

Gary Mitrovic I heard this on 6 music too. Had the same effect on me. That station has introduced me to so much great music.

[@nandoboix136]

Dulce

[@lynneunderwood2937]

FAB

[@TokyoDrftg]

A song for those of us who put on our boots in the middle of the night to go rescue a stray dog. Hannon is a genius. ;)

[@elodiehoulley701]

Un immense artiste de la pop britannique...

[@1davidcampbell]

Irish.

[@Krisisawake]

I didn't notice right away but there's only 16.1K subscribers. I feel sorry for all those people who don't listen to that superb music.

[@TheDreamLifeCitizen]

How wonderful is it when one of your favourite artists makes the tune you exactly need at one point in your life? And I just live for that outro, too!

[@aladdinsane848]

so do I.Cheers

[@chickenswampable]

Me too.

[@fairygirlsgarden3260]

@@chickenswampable Everything about it is superb - and that horn is perfection

[@chickenswampable]

@@fairygirlsgarden3260 You're spot on Fairygirl,and your videos are lovely.

[@fairygirlsgarden3260]

@@chickenswampable Very kind of you - thanks😀

[@stephenwise2735]

I heard this song for the first time this week. I told somebody 'it is strange how sometimes a song comes when you need it'

[@beathermit3876]

Neil's always been a bloody musical genius - this is right up there with his best :)

[@beatusfernandes2558]

Underrated with such wholesome music .

[@darrenfoster5914]

His voice is delicious

[@lynneunderwood2937]

His absolutely greatest choon 😍 luv it x

[@sieburg21]

Was für ein wunderbares Lied.

[@mariaelliott6434]

He used to be my parents neibour ( he moved out by the time I rember ) his mother is still my neibour she is such a lovely lady , one day I heard Neil was coming to our house ( I had no clue that he was in a band ) he talked about it and after I searched it up and now I love the band .

[@celinefabre8647]

Never tired of it...

[@arcaril]

un des seuls artistes à être capable de me faire pleurer, comme ça, d'un coup... corde sensible... corde sensible.... Go on mister Hannon

[@stephanemiraux3720]

qui d'autre que neil peut se permettre le luxe d'ajouter un solo de trompette dans son morceau? chanson juste magnifique et qui rend heureux

[@allisonhunter2940]

I think they are following the great tradition of British song writers like the Kinks. Thankyou😊

[@stevethebutcher1776]

The most underrated band to ever exist

[@davidparsons1476]

Never been a huge "The Divine Comedy" listener...but I must say this song blew me away...it has everything...great lyrics..and amazing melody..

[@mcfly3510]

Y❤️

[@tubaeskil]

I am so lucky to find this. God it is amazing !

[@TheDoudou1955]

One of the best song I have ever heard Great Artist!

[@kennylittle497]

This is the best song for about the last twenty odd years. Everything about it is total class. I must have played it easily a hundred times. Well done, man. Be proud of that.

[@eychennejean-luc]

J"adore

[@pascalejanvier7038]

tellement triste et tellement beau, merci !

[@VJSclipmaking]

The best title of Foreverland :)

[@rafaelsantosx]

Vladyslav Yankovsky I prefer "I joined the foreign legion (to forget)

[@peterrobinson3440]

The song is so evocative and moving, and that horn is just too much. Brings me to tears every time I hear it. One of the greats! Everyone should hear this. I defy anyone to not be moved.

[@vicentegumiel5696]

Gracias

[@walterthompson9903]

A masterpiece, sublime

[@lynneunderwood2937]

There's not many songs that blow my socks off these days....but this.. well what can I say ..absolutely brilliant. In my Top 10 for sure x

[@KG-kz6rl]

One of his finest songs to date. Neil! Come to the United States! Please, for the love of GOD!

[@jellybertdelattiba7603]

This song is sweating kindness from top to bottom ! Thank you so much for your work, guys !

[@dominiquebaudier6522]

Une voix et des chansons intemporelles.... Neil est un génie... La France l'adore!!!

[@chesshead]

An exceptional song which continually surprises me because of 'when' it comes from. This could grace any of Neil's 90's albums, the decade when he produced heart-wrenching true beauty and almost no garbage. The rest of Foreverland, from which this song comes, is not very memorable but is a lot better than the atrocious Office Politics. I think To The Rescue is my favourite The Divine Comedy song. I didn't think he was still capable of songs this good. Perhaps he began it in the 90's?

[@MrDJ20100]

quite agree with u! Office Politics...well....

[@RobM1606]

It’s a beautiful song, wonderful music and words. The trumpet solo at the end is sublime.

[@giannisf8409]

Music can make the world better,for sure!

[@aladdinsane848]

Funny, I listened to the song a "thousand" times, and everytime the song is at 4.14 the tears come.... Everytime😊

[@aladdinsane848]

It happened again😂

[@romanhawranek3699]

Mine at 3.27.

[@james_vw9009]

terrific isn't it

[@Bilge-ko5qp]

@@romanhawranek3699 Mine too!!

[@eileenvannooijen7195]

I don’t usually comment but it’s one of my favourite songs, music for the soul. Also love the French Canadian band Harmonium and Georges Delerue Day for Night soundtrack.

[@kemikalrxn]

What a stunning song! Heard it on the radio this morning and now obsessed.

[@shauneystrick2992]

Same here remember where I was when I first heard it and now won't leave me

[@sidewalkbro6103]

Actually this song is an instant classic👑

[@ollieschmidt8533]

Amazing, beautiful and haunting, I can't believe I did not know about them for so long.

[@MrSebfrench76]

Un jour , des centaines de milliers de personnes vont ouvrir leurs oreilles et se dire " putain!!!! On a 25 ans de chansons de Neil à apprendre par coeur !" L'ai vu en Novembre 2016 à Rouen au 106. Impérial.

[@philswolf]

MrSebfrench76. ... Bravo !!! ...c'estmon cas et je me régale...c'est une oeuvre, et toujours d'une profonde humanité...Bernice bobs her hair est une pure merveille, et tout au long de son parcourt, Neil ne deçoit jamais...je lui (nous)souhaite encore de longues années de créativité...

[@arcaril]

vu à Paris, salle pleyel... vu à Nantes pour l'album régénération... et trop envie de le revoir encore... Respect total et éternel pour ce génie atypique. j'adorerai être son pote... ^^

[@hervemertes2524]

Lui avec quelques autres : richard hawley...Paddy Mac Aloon......L'injustice est de ce monde.....

[@alphalordpierronus2125]

Vu à Paris en janvier 2017, à Nantes en octobre 2019 et malheureusement le concert de Londres qui était censé être en septembre 2020 et repoussé en 2021, et encore repoussé en 2022. C’est l un des meilleurs artistes très sous côté je trouve

[@Mrtom248]

Absolutely sublime piece of music and one of the best divine comedy songs written.

[@andrehenri4219]

this guy is a genius, nuff said!

[@letmetellyousomething123]

How brilliant is this !? Beautiful and profound

[@beatrizperezpacheco]

how could i live before not listening to this sublime song ? 💥🖤💥

[@kevone-eo6pq]

as long as me lol.

[@Aaron628318]

"Got a vigilante sleeping in my bed. I looked for Marilyn, got Che instead. But I'll march behind you, wherever you may go, and I'm more proud of you than you can ever know" A very beautiful tribute to his wife.

[@joegerard257]

Beautiful that bit

[@fairygirlsgarden3260]

How lucky is she - his partner, to have that written about her? He has the gift of making you laugh one moment, and cry the next.

[@lindadann9202]

Got Che instead!! F-ing the best!!

[@Aaron628318]

funny - I was listening to this again just now, and then your comment popped up. As the song closed with the solo bugle, the image came to mind of Neil holding his hand in a salute.

[@irmagjini5515]

I have no words to describe this amazing song. Absolutely stunning , well done guys 👌👌👌👌

[@philippealberti5984]

Vu à Dublin le 30 mai dernier, quasi à domicile. Quel artiste ! Toujours un grand moment sur scène.

[@shaunmcgee4204]

This is one of my favourites from Neil’s back catalogue. Such a beautiful song.

[@waterboymike]

This surpasses 'The Certainty of Chance' as Neil's greatest lyric and the understated musical backing is perfect. Just stunning!

[@ronaldgarrison8478]

One thing about The Divine Comedy. They certainly don't always sound the same. I really value that.

[@shauneystrick2992]

A song and such underestimate group of the90s but can still bring out the last of real music since 2005. it’s been destroy by the digital world ,we had so much choice ,now we’ve gone to nothing.

[@danielmorrison5370]

The greatest song of all time.

[@paulbyrne8877]

Glass of red ( or two ) and listening to this thing of beauty doesn't get much better

[@ashleyberry1116]

Thats my friday nights

[@larsschmitz-eggen6653]

Thanks very much! I heard the song on the car radio for the first time when I was burned out but didn't know it yet. Your song got me thinking. He helped me through a very difficult time. Thank you so much for that!

[@grahamdavidson9867]

I literally came to KZbin thinking "I bet there's a brilliant Divine Comedy song I've never even heard of". And here it is.

[@capt.eissaeissa2769]

Fantastic work that will live forever.

[@MIKEBURROWS1]

Love this song along with Middle Class Heroes, both classics.

[@robseddon629]

There's a few words I can use to describe this............ Quality, Perfect, Awesome, Outstanding, incredible, beautiful........

[@overwatch65]

What a song to write for your girl

[@petercotter119]

Wow is all I can say to this ,Neil is a gifted songwriter

[@MarniMorrows]

This makes me want to cry - it's so beautiful! Faith in humanity restored.

[@MiguelReis-ik5ch]

This music put´s tears in my eyes, it´s so amazingly beautiful!!!

[@nodadchad]

As an American thank you for releasing this on a day we desperately needed it. Bring this tour to Texas please!

[@wblasphemy]

makes you feel like you are the witness of the best song ever...

[@sieburg21]

Ich liebe dieses Lied, ich mag diese Truppe. Möge ihr viel Erfolg beschieden sein!

[@thenorthaglarion2176]

The best song I've ever heard. Five years after my first listening, the emotion is still the same. It will be great, if this song could be a soundtrack of a love story film. Tears guaranteed !

[@darrenfoster5914]

He's got such a beautiful whimsical voice. And those strings 😍...

[@stevecox7075]

It’s a gorgeous song, which always brings a tear to my eyes.

[@srl6018]

nice song. hannon is underestimated.

[@isavart]

Masterpiece. With love from Belarus.

[@ZootC]

Neil Hannon Is the greatest living Englishman and I'm so excited to see the group in Manchester in April.

[@joegerard257]

He’s Northern Irish

[@ZootC]

@@joegerard257 Yeah and so is the landlord of my local pub. He nearly took my head off when I called him Irish as he said he was English and proud. So I err on the side of caution. He was brilliant in April at Manchester's Bridgewater Hall. That's all I know.

[@mrsteel9026]

He's Irish dude

[@MariaCarabin]

Dear Neil: Home alone at Christmas, this one keeps me going! Your music offers so much comfort! You're a wonderful artist + person! Much love from Switzerland and Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones!!! ❤😘🎄

[@Muffhoney]

You are never truly alone when you have great music to listen to... 🙂

[@Labojr]

You re part of the divine comedy community!

[@MariaCarabin]

@@Labojr thanks! That's so kind! Thanks 😘

[@JoGray1987]

so beautiful, love it

[@ellabouldin]

you never disappoint . Great song .

[@elbedregal]

Thank you so much Neil and the band for making many peoples lives including mine much better with this music. Cheers!

[@42Librarians]

Come to the US!

[@kennethkavanagh8077]

What a fucking tune.... can’t stop listening to it .puts me in a ridiculously happy place .thanks guys

[@valerieadelepichon9686]

Most beautiful song ever .

[@Carvalhao17]

LOVE YOU STOR DE API❤

[@Brownalebelly]

Unbelievably beautiful. It's the background music and melodies that blow me away.

[@lizardlordlordoflizards5096]

It has to be a great song when you hear it once and keep it on repeat for the whole week ! This song has some of the magic dust that fell on the Absent Friends album - in my humble opinion.Just awesome and then some.

[@timharris5404]

The worst thing about living in Australia is the distance I'll have to one day travel to see Neil play live. This song - my favourite of his - will be the bait in the click that buys an airline ticket.

[@aronjanzen]

Tim Harris I feel the same way. I'm in Canada. I have to go to Europe at least once in my life, and the only reason to do so is to see The Divine Comedy. It's a must.

[@timharris5404]

I feel this good cause could be crowd-funded...

[@saracariad4]

Hear Hear! I am from Indiana, (though I am lucky enough to have a lot of family in the UK) and am timing my trip specifically so that I can see Neil in London!

[@andybunyan649]

Me too - I'm in NZ and making the trip back to the UK for a holiday. I miss his July date by 3 days! :-(

[@hannahbufton]

best gig ever in Glasgow - we travelled the length of the country to see him ( not as far as you) . It was like watching a friend , surrounded by friends - played all my favourites . Such a good atmosphere and musically magical :)

[@roberthayes9842]

When I was a kid no one really thought Every Kind of People was a cool record and this is one of those, classic great track

[@manuelguerrero5905]

The divine at his best. You made it again, Mr. Hannon.

[@chrishide2535]

This Song is so incredible beautiful. Thank you Neil for giving me this music for my rescue.