The Feelies - It's Only Life

[@defwarge6359]

39 years of my life wasted NOT knowing about this band.....Today marks a new chapter of my life listening to this band Amazing 👏

[@johnwilloug2717]

Me too. (>39) Currently touring, so get out there and see them!

[@lawrencehorner8418]

I'm 56, and I'm just recently learning about some great bands that existed back when I could have easily found them at the record store, but was busy listening to more mainstream rock and hair metal (not that there was anything wrong with those bands, either). I wish I had known then about bands like The Hoodoo Gurus, The Dream Syndicate, The Feelies, and more. Unfortunately, we didn't have the internet to easily discover new music back then, just radio, TV and word of mouth.

[@user-xp6xj8uh9b]

@@lawrencehorner8418 60 here, I was the same until I accidently found the Ithaca College Radio station back in early 80s, the first song I heard on it was Lloyd Cole "Brand New Friend", the rest is history. Cheers

[@JUMBLE2015]

This is one of those songs that just never gets old.

[@bbbabrock]

SWT_Reviews A lot of bands base their entire career on t guitar riff from "What Goes On. And yes, I could listen to it forever w/o it getting old.

[@edhelvey]

@@bbbabrock Little Sue (Portland) did a great cover of "What Goes On" at a place called the Laurelthirst Pub back in the mid 90's. Susannah Weaver is her name - Little Sue was the band.

[@stephopalopal]

My mom would play this on her stereo& it felt ike cold weather days & happiness...She also would play The Smiths & They Might Be Giants, The Chills..so much!! Thank you for sharing!! Peace & Music ☆♡☆OpaL..from New Orleans Louisiana ☆

[@brianwoods4983]

stephopal opal the Chills.....your mom had awesome taste.

[@stephopalopal]

Brian Woods I agree!! Much Respect ...& thank you..☆ Stephanie Opal

[@robertnesfield6321]

That's outstanding! Way to go Mom!

[@shake544]

i like the idea of feeling like cold weather days! now to think about it other songs come to mind

[@pau1097]

The Smiths! TMBG! The Feelies! The Chills! If you add The Go Betweens to that list it would be my list as well..

[@high-fidelity]

Found this record at the antique shop over the weekend - so good 👍

[@DeliviaMusic]

I was a 17 year old boy when this was released. The lyrics and vibe of this song were my therapist for at least the next 5 years. It is my mantra to this day. God bless Feelies

[@adamgroves1188]

this whole album is solid

[@j.g.junior9835]

Indeed it is...❤

[@claudemayers]

But This is the best song on the album

[@mmfitter6731]

I don’t know what year it was but I went to see them at the Beacon Theater in NYC. They opened for Lou Reed. All the people I talked to were shocked that I came to see them instead of L.R.

[@claudemayers]

But I bet Lou Reed was 😢pretty damn good too! You need a busload of faith to get by

[@barreraberman5173]

That bass, and guitar solo just sound meltable

[@kihmsanders9205]

Underplayed and understated. This band was the epitome of cool, and this song contains lyrics that are so aloof and disaffected. Kind of a signpost for The Feelies.

[@Leshtastic]

I caught the drum stick tossed into the audience at the Roxy when they toured this album. The energy was awesome at the show.

[@Rrez.]

What does it mean What can you do about it What can you say You don't even know about it Nobody talks Nobody listens Well look around Yeah look out your window They're having a ball Having a party Well come inside You can do what you like Well it's a nightmare It's all negative Nothing matters And what if it did You could lock your doors Close all your windows and Hide away It's only life

[@kristiebillings9166]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Rrez.]

@@kristiebillings9166thank you for bringing me back to this gem🫡❤️

[@DeliviaMusic]

I've found myself singing these lyrics internally a lot lately given the madness of the world and it's been therapeutic

[@MsMiguel70]

Keep going. : )

[@samogen300]

Thinking of a old friend from my Boston days. May 2020

[@TheTOCM]

I still love it..

[@MrSfein1]

I saw them in Providence recently and they were awesome.

[@jeffcarney3726]

Was that at the Met? I was there too, love that place. Great show

[@zenpanda25]

Saw The Feelies open for Lou Reed at the Paramount Theater in Seattle April 15th, 1989

[@mmfitter6731]

Wow, see my post above!

[@mickcarlon8147]

Out-Velvets the Velvets. Exquisite.

[@OnTheRecord100]

There are no dislikes...It may be the only thing on the internet without a dislike. Don't be a wiseacre and dislike it. It's sublime and only life.

[@barreraberman5173]

Listen this song when drive my bike just feeling Alive for a moment, very cool quite

[@Davidli183]

The singer voice remind me of lou reed!!

[@MrSfein1]

Right. He can't sing.

[@boobtuber06]

That's not the point. Joey ramone couldn't sing either

[@pirateradio808]

@@MrSfein1 you probably think "singing" means screeching like the guy in Journey

[@booklover3959]

@@MrSfein1 I love his singing. Each to his own.

[@mmfitter6731]

@@boobtuber06 Joey Ramone couldn’t sing?

[@Philliben1991]

This is cool. Back in 1993 I lived in this flat and one of the guys there had this album and I always liked it but I forgot what it was called. For some reason I thought it was a Jayhawks album but then by chance I discovered this tonight on KZbin and clearly remember the album cover. The mystery is over. Ain't it rad when stuff like that happens?

[@mmfitter6731]

Jayhawks, wow I’m going to listen to them now, thanks.

[@jkm3297]

Nice!

[@claudemayers]

@@mmfitter6731Now you have to listen to the Payolas from Toronto, the jags from England, and the records I think they're from the United States

[@richholoch8230]

the best band you might not know about. these guys were inspiration for REM and many others

[@latebloomer541]

One of there best songs.

[@claudemayers]

Love this beautiful song 🎼🎸🎹🎤

[@nicholas6495]

and somehow after listenin to this song, everything felt better for a second.

[@Pavement2112]

yes.....the 90s....before the jackpot

[@Pavement2112]

pre-jackpot...not even on spotify

[@Pavement2112]

Pre-jackpot....the simple times

[@serboterrorist]

Absolute class 😊👌🔥🔥🔥

[@mr.woowoo8826]

My buddy Awall got me hooked on these guys! Thanks Awall!

[@chmick50]

Always liked that Awall, good dude.

[@mr.woowoo8826]

He sure is!

[@USCG.Brennan]

Never heard this before.....but I do like it!!!

[@AirParrott]

I don’t understand why Spotify has he Feelies other albums but not this one 😡

[@muddybrookrambler]

@@shmizzleshmazzle9830 A&M certainly does have material on Spotify. My guess is they don't want to pay a band they completely forgot about... Similar fate for so many bands that made the mistake of signing with a major label. They put greed over music and art.

[@Pavement2112]

seriously....what is up???

[@OnTheRecord100]

This isn't on apple music either. Strange.

[@claudemayers]

some music 🎶 gets lost in history compiled by folks who don't know....🦤🐣🎓🙃

[@claudemayers]

@@muddybrookramblerLee Michaels was on A & M. Try him. Stormy Monday, Grocery Soldier, Gonna Try Tomorrow, My Lady, Streetcar, Who Could Want More? Heighty High, fantabulous voice & great keyboard 🎹 bass player!❤️🎶🎼🌅

[@PeterWesleyBastone]

very nice....shared to the Netshows Radio "Program 195" Playlist on youtube

[@joyschlomer6866]

I forgot about them !!!! Thank you!!!

[@phyllodope]

Why is this album not on streaming services!!!?? It’s like a lost Television song.

[@pamelaschultz9503]

BIG FAN

[@jimmyjoejollies3]

Edit: The less-is-more attitude and Velvet-influenced vibe worked perfectly. Thanks to Mark Scott for his correction: Peter Buck was not producer or co-producer on this record.

[@markscott4277]

JimmyJoeJollies this album wasn't produced by buck. Good earth was.

[@user-xp6xj8uh9b]

Great song!

[@somerandomeconomist1382]

WPLS... 1988-92

[@yrureadingthisname]

Happy New Year everybody! It’s only life!

[@youngdeej6765]

It’s like Lou reed and joy division mixed.

[@yaguar421]

Thanks to KZbin algorithm 🙂

[@erinarmington9361]

Sounds like Velvet U

[@jugglefire]

1988

[@songsthatarecatchy]

Subtle start

[@willhardman282]

Real Estate

[@tracymccowan4232]

Singer sounds a lot like Lou Reed.

[@revboddledale2601]

Mike Doughty pointed me in this direction: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZatmGyFmJyCZqM