The Psychedelic Furs - President Gas (Audio)

[@andyj639]

"Open up your eyes to check that you'reasleep again" Genius.

[@robertjohngunabe440]

one of my favorite The psychedelic furs' song...

[@KenoSims]

MY FAVORITE PSYCHEDELIC FURS SONG!!!!!

[@enduser63]

Excellent song, relevant now 👍👁️👁️👍

[@01aleph]

Yep...One their best songs

[@bobmoor8519]

it really stands out !

[@asurlybarber3620]

This song will be relevant as long as politics exist. Hell, this song is more resonant now than it was when it first came out.

[@agateplanet]

This song will be relevant as long as reason and art exist and there is a receptive audience. Think on. I do agree with you.

[@enduser63]

@@agateplanet 👍👁️👁️👍great band

[@JZX834L]

Politics will alway exist so long as there is more than one human requiring a decision to be made.

[@v00n2000]

Many people listening to this song think it's about politics, but it could equally as well be about drugs.

[@v00n2000]

@Steven Gray no double meanings?

[@Outdoorshuntingshooting]

listened to this album so much when it came out. The first three albums are all faultless.

[@DebNKY]

Well said, I totally agree. I feel nothing but joy with these records. ❤

[@JohnC1919]

Thanks for touching on deep reality topics like this.Amen.

[@scottsargent3614]

when I was in medical school and had minimal time to randomly hear radio music and certainly not affording MTV, I asked a nursing student what her slightly younger crowd was listenig to and she said ThePsychedelicFurs, bought Forever Now, loved them since. have seen them more than any other group, come hell or high water!

[@seangillen920]

My favourite Furs tune. 1982, Just about to turn 14 when it came out.

[@bobmalack481]

I was 27 then and did not comprehend their talent at the time, incredible, Wrapped up in Duran Duran then.

[@ALCH2112]

Totally underrated track

[@gedq]

totally underrated band

[@damianb2374]

by who?

[@bobmalack481]

Takes talent to keep up with the lyrics, timing changes, and voice inflection on this piece....amazing, since I have basically followed the Furs material from only about 1984 and on, I am 'floored' from their earlier material here from 'Forever now' and 'Talk, talk, talk' albums...amazing, Bob at 66. AND I'm old enough from this era to of not caught on then, so..I have no explanation...

[@joelmooneyham8857]

I was there too and also a relatively new convert. They were awesome. Also check out early Echo & The Bunnynen.

[@bobmalack481]

@@joelmooneyham8857 'Sugar kisses' only 'Bunnymen' tune I really like.

[@vincee7621]

You are a gent.

[@craiglewis6145]

I used to sing and play bass this song with my band in the 80s. Seeing as we reformed a few years ago I think I'll suggest that we do it again. Brilliant song.

[@julianbrowne7026]

@@bobmalack481 tuff

[@arnolddalby5552]

The Furs were brilliant in concert and so were the music and lyrics.

[@yoricktlm1]

They're still brilliant in concert. Saw them a couple of years ago and they killed it.

[@RichArd-hi4yv]

The Furs....are not were ..... the music and lyrics is what makes them so relevant

[@scottsargent3614]

Yes sir, I've seen them maybe a dozen times, fantastic shows

[@chrissymello3142]

@@scottsargent3614 saw them this year awesome as usual, lyrics kill it

[@chuckbyron2176]

Furs Cure Echo, Irvine Meadows same show pure freakin awesomeness

[@henrygonzalez3622]

I get goose bumps when listening to it

[@michellemich8340]

The guitar solo in this song is sublime

[@didelou2]

I ' am ok

[@johndelaney837]

An accurate depiction of real life. Plus, it's catchy!

[@ericcrawford9827]

Good beat!

[@u414336]

How this was never a single is beyond me...!!!

[@bobmalack481]

Doesnt have 'standard' Pop or Hip-hop cord changes or music 'hooks'. Too alternative, even by 80's musical tastes, Robert at 65.

[@v00n2000]

@@bobmalack481 I'm 68 and still really rate this song. Too alternative by half, the 'Furs still sound current now

[@DebNKY]

Reagan wouldn't have allowed it. 😂

[@timbaldwin2383]

One of the 'Furs finest!

[@davidhollyfield5148]

How I love this song! Awesome post punk. Poppy and catcht but tons of grunt and the lyrics are sublime... And even more applicable now!

[@UkMagicz]

Seen this live in Liverpool last night mind blowing

[@dafteverton7218]

Boss isnt it.

[@robertjohnston4280]

That relentless rythym - so early 80s.

[@victorrodriguez5765]

My favorite Psychedelic Furs song.......... greetings of Perú..

[@colourful999real7]

MASTERPIECE FABULOUS

[@arnolddalby5552]

Brilliant song that honours America. I saw the Furs live and they were absolutely brilliant

[@earinsound]

Honours America?? It is a blistering negative, but correct critique of America

[@bobmalack481]

I want my cheap Saudi gas and all entitlements...

[@obamagaming3802]

This is a british song not american

[@grega8586]

@@obamagaming3802 *"This is a british song not american"* I didn't notice anyone claim it was an American song.

[@bobmalack481]

Interesting in that Richard Butler inflects the phrase 'all this mess' into at least 3 tunes (that I know of) into his 1rst. 3 album tunes. Must be most post/punk scenarios in the day revolve around 'all this mess'/tore up apartments and party homes..LOL!! Robert at 66.

[@KC9UDX]

He does that

[@wowrude]

First album he says "stupid" and "useless" a lot.

[@jamiefaiers61]

Very peculiar

[@carlaputnam3171]

Love this. Used to listen to this all the time.

[@joedecker8096]

Why not now?

[@alondathomas293]

I love this song too. It has such a creepy haunting, dark, moody vibe to it, that I'm surprised no one's ever used it in a horror film, lol. I first heard it back in the early '90s when I saw a clip of the band performing it live on a clip on the A&E channel, and liked it since then. I admit I could never really understand what the hell the song is really about, but I still like it, since I rarely heard it on the radio back then.

[@bobmalack481]

I thought 'Mr. Jones' was the Furs best tune of the 1rst. 3 albums until I heard this...Robert at 66.

[@drieaz]

Something about 3:30 when that guitar comes in

[@sirjellybeans1st19]

Or the Drums at Bang on 4.00 when they bring the Track right around again. Fantastic Track

[@frank.w.buchanan4076]

i was mostly listening to The Cramps, Stray Cats and the like as a 13 year old back in '83 but i do remember these also on foam headphones and batterys and cassette 😉

[@xhippy4682]

This and Mr Jones alone put them in the HOF. ❤

[@lizard1971]

A song way ahead of it's time!

[@deepeegerringer7674]

Loved hearing this song live at Paso Robles and The Greek.

[@cultureconnection2745]

Saw them at The Beacon, and then at The Ritz in NYC on this tour. Brilliant!

[@ericevans370]

Seeing them next week in AC for the 18th time, This Brilliant shit NEVER gets Old !

[@DebNKY]

Lucky!

[@roberthendrickson6505]

Still Jamming to this in 2021!😎

[@sweetpotatoxl]

My dad put it on in the car and I had to come listen to it again

[@thekraemer1757]

'82 Capital Theater they had a cellist it was awesome

[@johnpope4023]

Saw them at magic mountain ,the chellis lady , black dress and black fishnet stockings , she stoled the show. It was 1982

[@arnolddalby5552]

President Gas 2020. Haha.

[@bobmalack481]

Reagan, NOT a Trump thing.

[@JohnC1919]

Excellent as always.

[@dafteverton7218]

This track is fckin ace. Go ed.

[@bennyjah]

what a classic tune by the furs 👌

[@Brillemeister]

Such a crunchy fuzz. God bless

[@sirjellybeans1st19]

One of my all time Favourite Tracks

[@effingsix3825]

I like the ‘whoa’ part.

[@johnfulton2102]

Timeless tune. Superb👌👌

[@SalMichael]

Always loved this

[@charlie.something]

fucking love the 80's and they ruled it.

[@seanbirmingham9237]

You'll believe anything thing if you believe all this .what a campaign slogan genius.

[@ralphbrunerstudentsonly]

I love this now as I did when it came out. Timeless !

[@ryanjackson3428]

Anytime a British singer of the '80s references cowboys, it's a Reagan reference.

[@agamotto5041]

right on .

[@agamotto5041]

And i say that as a person person born in 66

[@HouseOfAlastrian]

At the time this song was recorded, there is no doubt that it's about Reagan. It is also still relevant post-Reagan considering the next Republican president was his Vice President, and then there was 8 years of that Vice President's son playing cowboy on the Texas ranch he owned while trying to look presidential. A crooked real estate developer turned reality TV star from New York is pretty far removed from that, yet somehow, MAGA has managed to tap into that same energy regardless.

[@lizard1971]

Here come cowboys

[@davidwatkins4286]

Interesting that he sings “it comes in from the left sometimes” when his Dad was a communist.

[@roryobrien2318]

Big tune.

[@damwaterthomas1980]

President Gas and I also laugh so hard. 😂😂😂👏👏👏🤣🤣🤣

[@dannymiles6503]

Wow, those late 70s/early 80s days The Furs were prominent, the times were something else, High Wire Days indeed, walking a tightrope highwire.

[@permagnusson6968]

I agree wholly on this

[@garycrawley6104]

I don't comment on here, cos you lot are all so lovely! Anyone mentioned the word "prescience" yet?

[@Ohmlife1]

Genius

[@kailaniandi]

Surprised Rick Beato hasn't done a 'what makes this song great?' episode?

[@bobmalack481]

Guitar fade out near last 3rd. of tune reminds me Flock of Seagulls early 80's guitar work.

[@bobmoor8519]

Part of it reminds me of the FIXX, but this track outshines them for sure.

[@davidrhodes5809]

I remember making out with Gina to this back in the 80s at Preston poly! Awesome album and I think this was the first track! Where are you now Gina?

[@ostapbendervan7874]

so.sweet

[@alimay1011]

Such a great song. With Gen Joe trending it reminded me to listen to it again...yes, still so relevant

[@TheMrSlyxx]

Take me back!!!!

[@peterhayden7136]

i wish i had the skills to make a kickin video for this ,i dont but i wish i did

[@michellelysien5739]

Excellence

[@scottsargent3614]

So anyway, I bougt ForeverNow, First thing-bang, President Gas, something else Isn't it, best album first song set the tone, First Psychedelic Furs I ever heard. Such-a-Deal!

[@juliastephens7858]

Right out of all this mess..say yes again

[@jawoody9745]

I fucking love this song! It's nothing to fuck to. Think about how assassins miss by clipping a simple ear.

[@grimefighter8867]

Very Bowie-esque vocals

[@joedecker8096]

No brainer, he influenced pretty much every new wave- post punk band.

[@bobmalack481]

Yes and no..

[@ivanperezsalgado910]

Inthe dance floor

[@tidepoolbay]

Heavy! WooF!

[@juliettegrace]

Happy President's Day 😉 2/20/2023

[@andyj639]

"Come in from the left sometimes comes in from the right". Perfect summary of modern politics. Mkes no difference who you vote for, the ordinary peron is of secondary importance.

[@spiced32]

👍🏻🍻

[@dylankremm6715]

I love this song and I the 100 comment

[@pascal6170]

Super President gas, et si on parlait de sic...

[@joedecker8096]

Produced by the amazing Todd Rundgren

[@bobmalack481]

Better than 'Love my way' Todd Rungren's production oversite was 'hands off' on this composition and 'Dumb waiters', which is a reflection of the 1rst. 2 albums post punk material, and Richard Butler's grainier singing delivery.

[@royalnass1029]

I don't know about that Love my way is a good song too

[@twoarrows2543]

Who here in 2029 still has to listen to that unworldly guitar solo about 4 or 5x in a row???

[@JohnSmith-mx8wp]

A post from the future!!!! Hey, how are things? Did we make it out OK?

[@jenniferhorejsi7215]

Cellos!

[@reyellRamos]

early years fave

[@tommyjohnson7280]

boom~~~~~~

[@andyj639]

So so relevant to the upcoming elections here in the UK......

[@robertjohngunabe440]

former philippine president benigno nonoy aquino is a president gas..

[@wasthatyou9387]

I felt that they kinda sold out when they released Pretty in Pink. This was definitely their best album. This and Ghost in You were played incessantly

[@birter3114]

The news brought me here. My next stop is Nena's 99 Luftballons and Blondie's Atomic.

[@mrconancat]

Don't forget Ultravox's "Dancing With Tears In My Eyes"

[@Jerepasaurus]

I came here after hearing the Trumps were endorsing beans.

[@illmsg77]

good one mate

[@whenfatkillsfat803]

President Goya

[@04Redeemed]

Now look at the price of gas today with Biden lmao can't make this stuff up!

[@WooferMcWooferson]

@@04Redeemed Supply and demand. You can't make up this shit.

[@04Redeemed]

@@WooferMcWooferson you kind of can "make it up" just look at the policies enacted since jan 2021 and see the shit show we're in now.

[@lightdestiny7]

President gas is all for president...how relevant and true.

[@NoxiousRob]

Seems more relevant now than it did 41 years ago. "He comes in from the left sometimes, he comes in from the right". Whatever side he comes from, the President is more interested in furthering his own interests than those of the people who elected him.

[@rebelalliance171]

“You have to vote and change”

[@kerravon4893]

This ought to be the theme song for the 2024 US Presidential elections

[@MarkTitus420]

Well. Maybe he doesn't have a pretty voice..maybe that's what I like about him. That's what I love about the internet is that you can click on something an you never know what you're getting yourself into.

[@andyj639]

President Gas Light

[@markschneider3753]

Listen up to the new English major "Tom" Gas is all in the litter . Draw the curtains curse the glare . Morning never comes

[@04Redeemed]

Lol President Gas? Biden anyone??

[@seanconnolly5968]

An old gasbag, if there was one. 😬

[@cathybusick6023]

Nope it was about Reagan

[@04Redeemed]

😂😂 Biden fits the bill though@@cathybusick6023

[@seanbirmingham9237]

Listen boris..

[@bobmalack481]

Listen Angela Merkle, and Macron..

[@karlmueller6668]

You have to have roller skates

[@arnolddalby5552]

Absolutely brilliant analysis of political systems but if the people have so low IQ they allow it, then so be it. Vote President Gas and the Gas Economy. Brilliant.

[@BcBrunaCavallo]

Dopo tutto sto tempo siamo messi peggio...

[@strontiumstargazer3124]

At least you can be thankful for having such a high IQ.

[@johnlewis7588]

Ya'll know this refers to manipulative(also known as all) politicians, it even says sometimes from the left sometimes from the right

[@michellelysien5739]

Open up your eyes just to check that you're asleep again ...

[@dahabs123]

im not going to boofalo.come to the big smoke instead?

[@peternaegele1135]

34 guilty charges! 😂

[@agateplanet]

Can you listen Russia ?

[@bobmalack481]

Putin gas...

[@leslieschmidt4744]

stand up, there's a head count...

[@crazycats535]

Relevant today. No vaccines!!!

[@bobmoor8519]

pffff LOL

[@davidfurino2987]

Open up your eyes just to check that your asleep again aloha

[@robertjohnGunabe]

EDSA revolution of 1986

[@votenolan]

Hell without a sin.

[@annuvynarawn392]

2020 ... never a better time for President Gas