The Style Council - Long Hot Summer

Music video by The Style Council performing Long Hot Summer. (C) 1983 Polydor Ltd. (UK)

[@Om-qq3oy]

This song is 40 years old. Unreal. Still sounds amazing!

[@chitsb]

Ikr? Sounds like it came out this year

[@richardplume3212]

Ha just text homes he dont no wat time it is

[@maxbrazzini9641]

Pure perfection.

[@raccuia1]

A little bit of a similarity to part of wonderful christmastime by Paul McCartney.

[@haxio17]

@@chitsb Definitely doesn't sound like this era

[@franz.isler799]

Nostalgic and Iconic blue-eyed soul music brilliance of the 80s, that will never go out of style.

[@faithwithoutprejudice2380]

It truly was a long hot Summer in ‘83 and such a memorable time of my life. Falling deeply in love with my first ever girlfriend (Clare) and I still hold those happy memories in my heart till this day. My first job, earning money and the whole world was your oyster. The ones that you love were still alive and healthy. 40 years later since the release of this song and it still affects me today the same way that it did then. It takes a genius to compose such a powerful and beautiful song that transports you straight to a happier point in place and time.

[@agentolshki4265]

What happened to clare...?

[@faithwithoutprejudice2380]

@@agentolshki4265 Unfortunately we didn’t last the course ☹️

[@agentolshki4265]

@@faithwithoutprejudice2380 where is she now?

[@faithwithoutprejudice2380]

@@agentolshki4265 Regrettably I don’t know my friend

[@tatjanabrand3517]

Your so right! Absolutely!!!!

[@mariaq8087]

How I miss the 80"s, being a teen, waiting for Friday afternoon to catch up on all the latest releases. 1983 I was 12 yrs old, I'm 53 this year. Where has time gone...

[@simonchaddock3694]

hello maria i was 16 and i agree all the best

[@richardplume3212]

Ha 4561z my number n hav a grandson hendrix yes life is sweet not mud

[@Soundpj]

Ditto

[@tomtaylor7339]

Paul Weller voice is amazing and unique!!!!proper summer tune Still sounds good in 2023 and beyond!.

[@ericmaldonado9352]

Yeah 😎

[@TelBil2010]

Takes me back to great summers in the 80s brilliant times

[@georgiagalaxy]

Agreed even tho I didn’t exist in the 80s 😙🎶

[@denisespencer6550]

This song will never grow old

[@rnigelwales]

Such a change for Paul Weller from his days with The Jam! Some fans didn't like it but I think it shows the depth of his talent. Brilliant!

[@ralex3697]

Paul Weller and Richard Ashcroft both absolute geniuses

[@1957PLATO]

I agree. You cannot put great talents into small boxes. They will break out.

[@philruane5910]

I was heartbroke when The Jam split up, then this….got me through n still listeing ❤

[@Tiger-Baby]

Melting 💕 💞

[@tabbykat9]

I've been a fan of the Jam for many years. However, I love this song and other songs by this band 🎶

[@catherineprior8319]

This song is so iconic ! You know who it is the moment it begins. A superb track that will never grow old or weary and will always remain popular!

[@rondaallen7211]

sounds so 80s

[@KahurangiHippolite]

love them :) ♥

[@janeparfitt65]

Terrific song.

[@georgiagalaxy]

I love it because it’s relaxing and suits my vibe, tickles my fancy if you will ^_^

[@michaelstoneman5668]

💯%, a total one off 👍

[@peterrees9530]

Paul Weller, what a vocalist. This song and its bassline is iconic and epitomises that early 80s summer vibe

[@Dan-qy3td]

it’s crazy how this is actually one of the greatest songs of all time

[@Dan-qy3td]

thanks Tyler

[@bigtony1434]

@@Dan-qy3td Hahaha I knew I wasn’t the only one who discovered them through that Nardwuar interview!

[@jamiedavies4545]

@@Dan-qy3td Its Jamie Davies I love listening to this song too Dan the man my mate.

[@thmetfc]

The Style Council's finest moment

[@curtisalleyne3710]

Indeed

[@redd605]

I agree, made some excellent feel good songs

[@icebrrrg_]

Just got here from Nardwuar interviewing Tyler and this shits great

[@ismailnabil7881]

Sameeeeee😂

[@milliejamiesonlol368]

Same lol

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

Same 👍 I also just went and pulled a style council album out of my "to trade" pile and I'm going to give it another listen, damn you Tyler.

[@Nhoddus]

Same. 🔥

[@creamcheesebagels913]

SugarHoney IcedTea same here same here

[@warrenmarlow8139]

Timeless classic...Pure genius that is Paul Weller, still loving this now in 2023

[@chriscatton705]

this is 80's perfection. it's impossible to recreate or get better. gold.

[@harveyspector9368]

Pure class. British talent.

[@darrylemberton4331]

Beautiful song and still sounds good nearly 40 years later.

[@patjlinnane]

it certainly does today 🌞

[@V8AmericanMuscleCar]

In the sea of ​​today's so-called music, I'd say it sounds better than ever.

[@kruger-3522]

Fantastic track and the espadrilles just sum up 1983 perfectly!!!! I left school in this year and went on to join the Army, great times. The 80's were the best ever!! Wish I had a time machine

[@cd-xr3gy]

I love this song the bassline on this song is incredible..and how hot does Paul look

[@TheLMC323]

Don't matter what you do, this old lady still watches this video, and has wishes, lol. What a beautiful song. Ageless!

[@denisewalker]

the summer of 1983 was a long hot summer and the best in my life, Paul Weller just summed it up for me in this song. it will always be special for me. never had a summer like it in any year since, love to hear it over and over and remember those long hot happy and carefree days classic and cool.

[@mryouknowimright6510]

NO MATTER WHAT I DO, IT DON'T MATTER WHAT I DO, NO MATTER WHAT I DO, I JUST END UP HURTING YOU✌😎

[@michaelriddle3448]

Denise, that was a fantastic comment, I agree...

[@posypoodle6034]

God yes, what a summer that was...got up to all sorts and loved it!

[@denisewalker]

To Posie, and Michael. Thank you for your reply . It was a carefree summer , and reminds me of my youth . Listening to this song , takes me back through the mists of time . It was a great summer that year . Keep listening

[@denisewalker]

Posy your right what a summer that was , this is tge kind of song people need to listen to right now . It remindes us all of carefree happy times . Thank you for comment .

[@Sasjazz]

Wish i could go back to when this was in the charts, happy times.

[@carolrossi60]

Me too....

[@Anonymous-Joker74]

Halcyon days for real …

[@detroitheat313]

The unmistakable sound of summer.....

[@shaneluke346]

313onelove I dont know where this video was fiĺmed , but love the scenery and song , plus personally think he looked better in his YOUNGER DAY'S

[@jneal21]

Shane Luke River Cam in Cambridge

[@imasonofadeadbeat2928]

Sound of a summer past that we'll never see again.

[@barbarabagaric2942]

@@imasonofadeadbeat2928 You have said it so great!

[@nigelseaton8367]

this makes me so happy to hear a younger generation of people loving the music of The Style council. 1984 when i was in High school I got schooled on the British New Wave, and These guys happened to be in that group Everything but the girl, Working week, Sade, Matt Bianco,Basia, Tompsontwins etc. Listen Love, and share.

[@jamiedavies4545]

Its Jamie Davies I live in the UK can you tell me that there's more than billions people all over the world and more than millions people in the UK that love living on their own and love having their own independence and love having their own freedom and love having their own personal space too just the same as me please message me back yes its true please Nigel Seaton mate.

[@dianerobison617]

Matt Bianco were great. Memories of my early 20s this music.

[@jneal21]

Mate anyone actually fans of the Style Council I was listening to this a week ago came back and it’s exploded

[@october333]

Bigdickdaddy27 sent us here

[@ika.shimai8050]

Yeah I've loved weller for donkeys as well

[@k.c.m.1980]

Favorite is "Shout To The Top" , second favorite is "Speak Like A Child" . Hands down favorite is The Jam's "Town Called Malice". Paul Weller will always be "The Modfather" ❤️

[@jneal21]

Julianne great choices 👍🏻 my favourite jam record is malice Style Council is probably this one and solo is above the clouds. Have a good Christmas

[@kaczorek73]

Got all their albums. Shout to the top is my 3rd favourite track of all time.

[@80s-wizard34]

One of my favourite songs from 1983 ... they had so many good songs. 😎 still loved in Australia

[@FrankB69]

🇦🇺

[@veganath]

@@FrankB69 true right mate

[@georgiagalaxy]

I’m Aussie too :D 👊🏻

[@ColumRogers]

In my opinion one of THE best 80's singles. That bass line is an eargasm! x

[@19651929]

The sun is shining and this is the perfect song

[@nicolasmalley306]

If you , like myself , can remember them, weren’t these days the best . Those 80s summers , the music , the lifestyle 👌🏼

[@bannaubrycheiniog1329]

Remember the late 80's

[@musiclassica]

I feel lucky to have been a teenager in the ‘80’s and definitely in Spring and Summer. Shout to the top by Style Council, the 1st Lloyd Cole album, The Cure in between days, Tears For Fears, Howard Jones, Culture Club, FGTH... You Brits definitely ruled in those years. And all the radio stations here in the West of the Continent played it all.

[@brandon2912t]

@@musiclassica I feel exactly the same, there were bands coming out of the woodwork and they were ALL BRILLIANT! WE were literally spoilt for choice with so many genres all fighting for the tops spots. I shared music with my siblings so I had Punk, New Wave, New Romantics, Techno, Disco, Reggae, Mods, Metal all mixed in with R&B, Motown, Jazz, Jazz Funk, Jazz Fusion, Soft Rock and may more, so I appreciated it all and went to see tons of live bands as was lucky enough to live 25 minutes from central London so would hop on the tube and be at some of the best live gigs in town! I love listening to these songs as it keeps the memories alive!

[@musiclassica]

@@brandon2912t You just made me very jealous. 🙂 Thank you for sharing! My kids are now 15 and 17 and they don’t seem to have any of that. Sometimes i think the world’s become a less happy place. Fortunately i have a +2,000 CD collection, half of which 80s, 90’s and electronica, and hundreds of LPs for them to discover when they’re ready. 👍

[@brandon2912t]

@@musiclassica That is a brilliant way to pass on and preserve these iconic bands that made such amazing music! I think you are leaving a wonderful legacy for you children and I will do the same for my son and granddaughter. It is a wonderful thing to be able to do, with the intention of keeping wonderful memories alive. Our energy will be in the music as we are and do connect to everything! I wish you so much love and abundance for you and yours! Have a superb day:)

[@s1050]

That bassline + Weller’s vocals/lyrics = beauty

[@spaceoddity2485]

= super gay

[@bourbon2242]

@@spaceoddity2485 >David Bowie fan Lmao David Bowie is like the definition of gay

[@nnctr1884]

Who’s listening this masterpiece masterclasss in 2022 ?? 🥰🥰🥰

[@richardplume3212]

Aha only poped out 4a pint n a spliff

[@andrewbluebells2370]

"The long hot summer just passed me by"....2020

[@dfeliz83]

God damn covid

[@arricammarques1955]

Portugal back in 1992! : )

[@carolecochrane8173]

So true 😢

[@nnctr1884]

I’m ready for summer 2024 with this lovely song ❤️

[@forestinumarocchinu1304]

Good! I'm Too!

[@c.mercyr]

Me, born 2003 brought up by my dad, born 1965. This is and forever will be my favourite song.

[@libbaT]

Little did Paul Weller know how pertinent this underrated classic would be in 2022!

[@elizabethbell4697]

Once of the most important tunes from 1983. Totally gorgeous song.

[@Nixxxy00000]

Who else is enjoying this song whilst on lockdown 2020?

[@MTBeginner-]

McDonalds Farmer yes I am! The one good thing in all this has been the weather. Scorchio!

[@jfm215]

been enjoying this song this genius released it and i bought the vinyl

[@jfm215]

Paul Weller is a genius Artist

[@jcf6546]

Of Course! Cheers! from the Southwestern Coastal US...

[@tremoo5987]

and hopefully not a 2021 lockdown

[@bethdeangardner111]

would never know it's over 40... unless I remember:) timeless!!

[@Mark-kk1jk]

It will be always a summer classic ❤

[@terminallumbago5582]

Great song. Never gets old, very nostalgic.

[@alanjackson2712]

Always reminds me of the first summer I spent with the woman I'm still married to almost 38 years later 😍

[@paulkenneally789]

Congratulations mate and stay happy.

[@jamiedavies4545]

@@paulkenneally789 Its Jamie Davies I live in the UK can you tell me that there's more than billions people all over the world and more than millions people in the UK that love living on their own and love having their own independence and love having their own freedom and love having their own personal space too just the same as me please message me back yes Deffo its true please paul kenneally my mate.

[@agentolshki4265]

Your very lucky

[@andrewc366]

Summer 83,thanks for the beautiful memories Sharon L.

[@floydster23]

One of the most chill fucking songs ever!

[@tednorton5150]

except for the AWFUL remix done at the end of the Council's career.

[@jamiedavies4545]

Its Jamie Davies how are you doing floydster23 my mate?

[@sb9246]

Quite interestingly, i think that was weller's aim. To make you think this is a chill song, but when you actually listen to the lyrics carefully everything he says is sad and depressing. Which could mean alot.

[@jamiedavies4545]

@@sb9246 Its Jamie Davies how are you doing Election Nights Global my mate?

[@iluvmusiic]

Even as a 20 year old this is one of my all time favourites

[@lassie123456]

40 years old. Amazing. Still as homoerotic as when it was released in that long hot summer of 1983.

[@joemoes74]

My first taste of" The Style Council" and I was hooked, what an epic treat !!!

[@debsterds6728]

Just that first 3 seconds of music takes me back to being 16 again. Happy summers days

[@glamnesianouveaux2039]

The Style Council are one of THE most important bands to ever emerge and it's pathetic how fans of The Jam claim that The Style Council are rubbish. They were are are utter CLASS x I still remember when this piece of funk summer synth soul was released in 1983 and I adored it and always will xx

[@GregOrCreg]

Totally agreed. I think the backlash was symptomatic of the snobbish attitude the predominantly white musical press had towards soul and pop music at the time (i.e. basically anything that wasn't a rock song played by a bunch of white guys on guitar). But like you say, this song and the band are class.

[@johnanthonybyrne1995]

If like me you lived and loved the music from this period you will be aware there are more iconic Style council songs than those of the Jam and great song writers have to move on or stagnate. I notice there is a new Style council cd released as opposed to the Jam wonder why that is ???

[@SH-ig7wt]

The Jam were shit, the Style Council were even worse.

[@collapsiblechair9112]

That's because The Jam had a fan base of teenage boys. Of course they weren't happy Paul decided The Jam were in a artistic dead end and split the band. The more open minded embraced The Style Council. The last few singles by The Jam were not too different to the first few singles by Paul's new group.

[@glamnesianouveaux2039]

@@collapsiblechair9112 True ... I guess because I've always been into STYLE, CLASS and SOUL that I loved and love The Style Council. The Jam were more of a lad's band. And The Style Council were simply SOPHISTICATION +

[@jeffallinson8089]

The ultimate early 80's chill out vibe and I just love it!!

[@chrisburton8079]

Having lived through many summers they always seem to pass by so quickly high in anticipation but low in delivering satisfaction

[@glynisroberts5029]

Such a gorgeous song! Gives me goosebumps.

[@missanthropic8519]

Glynis Roberts Ditto!

[@SR0430]

Me too

[@carolecochrane8173]

Yes this song is so wonderful , happy times in a faraway place in time.🤗

[@angelajanem318]

Certainly sums up the weather right now!! This song oozes SUMMER

[@sharonhill349]

The best iconic Summer song ever ❤

[@gregoryjones8014]

Pure 80s Ballads ❤️🎵

[@kurtvonschleicher]

Cambridge University, bridge of sighs. Beatiful location for a beautiful song.

[@tenebos3378]

One of the GREATEST songs of ALL time!!!!

[@peterchambers2553]

The coolest song Mr Weller ever composed and performed. Reminds me of lonely days and regrets.

[@calegario18]

I play out my role Why I've even been out walking They tell me that it helps But I know when I'm beaten All those lonely films And all those lonely parties But now the feeling is off-screen An' the tears for real not acted, anymore I'm all mixed up inside I want to run but I can't hide And however much we try We can't escape the truth and the fact is Don't matter what I do It don't matter what I do Don't matter what I do Don't matter what I do Don't matter what I do 'Cause I end up hurting you One more covered sigh And one more glance you know means goodbye Can't you see that's why We're dashing ourselves against the rocks of a lifetime What once was pleasure now's pain for us all (In my heart only shadows fall) I once stood proud now I feel so small (I don't know whether to laugh or cry) The long hot summer just passed me by

[@denisespencer6550]

Thanks for sharing the lyrics

[@bunnyfish714]

One of my all time favorite songs,so beautiful,passionate

[@cliffwalker3543]

2021 and still sounds 100 times better than today's so called music.

[@KoiNoYokan37]

HAHAHA chill tf out cuh 🤣🤣

[@emmapeart6101]

Great song and video from the brilliant style council. Very talented artist.

[@MoiraRussell]

Such a gorgeous dreamy song....and I Am Looking Respectfully at young gorgeous Paul Weller

[@richwicz]

I saw Paul Weller some while back in my local park in London with his partner and two little boys. I really wish I'd gone over to him just to say how much enjoyment his music has given me over the years, but I didn't want to disturb his family time.

[@penguinsisnotughly]

I met him in High Street Kensington. He is a lovely person. Don't hesitate the next time!!

[@MsMimilala]

Aww you should've gone up to him he don't seem the type to say sod off!! 😁

[@pmayerob]

Helmut McFranklinstein

[@danw1374]

Helmut McFranklinstein I think paul will have been very flattered to hear you tell him his music had given you a lot of joy over the years, he's a top bloke, I know cause I've met him :-)

[@pauleyles9536]

DJoseph Hiya m8 I wud love 2meet up and talk to Paul Weller. And I wunder if he plays chess in spare time that he may get 2himself. The Jam song That's Entertainment. Reminds me of a Portsmouth Chess match that iv played in. And a Ace Human League gig that I gone 2c. I perfur The Jam 2 the Style C. I love the Human League So much and 4ever. from Paul Eyles from Portsmouth

[@neilstamp9444]

dont think youll hear a better opening to a scene, great band

[@Dave-ko2pr]

The lyrics are brilliant . Amazing song after 40 years

[@billrana2373]

Paul weller is a genius he needed to go solo although it shattered me when the jam split he is up there with THE very best ... arise Sir Paul Weller ... national treasure..icon

[@graemestarkey7524]

I would hope that Paul would turn down such a pointless 'honour' if it was offered.

[@zollyl]

Who the fuck, in their right mind votes this down ? why even bother it is timeless perfection, The Style Council, The Jam, two of the greatest bands of the 80's

[@noahletwinski6955]

My guess is that the video came on the internet during the whole justin bieber craze considering it's about 11 years old it wouldn't be too far fetched if it was a bunch of JB or black eyed peas fangirls but that is just speculation really Also i love Paul's hair in the video

[@wuaidan]

coys

[@richardevans7035]

Class band just like the mighty Tottenham Hotspur mate

[@richardevans7035]

@@wuaidan UP THE SPURS

[@lucius4556]

Couldn't stand them for some reason !!

[@Ruoktoday1]

Great song....will never get old like most of their songs

[@dorritfredrikaholm3320]

I saw this video on MTV in 1996 . I had a crush on Paul Weller when I saw him in this video in 1996. I was a teenager back then. Born in 1980.

[@uptheboro5438]

Beautiful song, what a voice !

[@cooltools007]

Timeless,.. recently herd this while shopping in a well known D.iY shop,… and yes I did it,….I did the river bank dance,…. Next to the pond,… misses said no matter what you do,…. You’ll be my fool….,..! Went home and played this and others from this time sade aswell,.. had a lovely time… style can’t be bought

[@WilliamHBaird-eq2hp]

One of the best love songs ever!

[@susanflannery656]

39° today, enjoying the sunshine in London☀️ listening to the ModFather👌

[@liamgallagherful]

Song of Summer since 1983

[@pauljones9191]

Great sound, bring's back lot's of memories Summer 83👍

[@laetitialogan2017]

So smooth...Weller is a genius

[@markbellew309]

Who else thinks this is a banger of a summer song in 2022....???? If you agree you kbow timeless tunes and are legends.. 👍👌☀️🇬🇧👏

[@richsenyor6641]

king krule mentioned this song in an interview, so happy he did. its one of my favorites now

[@jokur4ndom]

And Tyler The creator mentioned it now on Nardwuar interview

[@cozzernator]

Same

[@himoverthere6716]

Willing to bet Tyler fell in love with the synths on this one.

[@RunRandolphRun]

Duh he said they had a soul feel to them. That's the first thing you heard playing this

[@ca3l3n75]

An the white boiz

[@busterabcat]

There were so many perfectly apt hits during that genuinely long hot summer of 1983 of which this was one of the finest by far - possibly the Style Council's greatest moment I think. Even though their output has been very much hit and miss - some genius songs and some dire ones. Other brilliant pop hits of that unforgettable 1983 summer which really bring back waves of longing nostalgia for those of us who were teenagers during that year came from acts as diverse as New Order (Blue Monday), The Lotus Eaters (The First Picture Of You), Freeez (IOU), JoBoxers (Just Got Lucky), Roman Holliday (Don't Try To Stop It), Tracie (GIve It Some Emotion), Bananarama (Cruel Summer), Gary Byrd & The GB Experience (The Crown), KC & The Sunshine Band (Give It Up), Wham! (Bad Boys and Club Tropicana), Yazoo (Nobody's Diary), Blancmange (Blind Vision), Altered Images (Bring Me Closer and Love To Stay), Paul Young (Wherever I Lay My Hat), Spandau Ballet (Gold), Depeche Mode (Everything Counts), The The (Perfect) ...... it was a wonderful pop soundtrack back when we were younger!! For those who were kids into the pop charts of the day, this was also a time also soundtracked by listening to Steve Wright in the Afternoon on Radio 1 and the infamous Radio 1 Roadshows - such happy times. Things started to change once some of us became students as we then started to discover different genres of music other than just the commercial UK chart stuff - thanks to people like John Peel and Janice Long and Andy Kershaw.

[@nickyborg2170]

LOVE THIS 1980s STYLE COUNCIL ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@darqmarq]

one of the finest songwriters

[@waynesmith868]

One of my favorite songs from style council

[@jamiedavies4545]

Its Jamie Davies this is one of my favourite songs too Wayne Smith.

[@felixmarsh6026]

Love this tune & video. I was only 3 in 1983 & have to admit that it wasn’t until 2003 when I watched the video & in doing so discovered The Style Council thanks I seem to remember to an ‘I love 1983’ programme. Paul Weller for me up to this point was all about the solo stuff in the 90s (I knew a little about The Jam). Pivotal moment in my musical education.

[@yfmt]

I was really lucky, I was born in 1990 and my mum was a massive Paul Weller fan, so she'd play the Jam, Style Council and his solo stuff. Great to read your new love!

[@Dathom1986]

Absolutely love this , wish I could enter a timeslip and go back to the 80s.

[@stephennield4719]

No one can appreciate an artist of his calibar if you didn’t live through his era in the beginning. Your a legend Paul weller

[@tessamerritt3970]

Gosh this bring back so many good memories ♥️….. still listening 2022 !

[@GregOrCreg]

British Summer Time starts tomorrow. The perfect time to start playing this great track again.

[@ShellieSager]

Could jam to these guys all summer long!

[@frankwaria6309]

totally .......just great beat to the song

[@stephenteasdale552]

I was lucky enough to grow up with The Jam

[@cboakye6980]

This is a vibe 🔥..stays on repeat.

[@s.k.9401]

man i love the style council

[@mrj.thompson6741]

Great tune from summer of 1983 remember it well 🕺🌞

[@dermotcunnie2295]

Best summer tune ever…

[@thachngoc8644]

Here are your beautiful lyrics: I play out my role Why I've even been out walking They tell me that it helps But I know when I'm beaten All those lonely films And all those lonely parties But now the feeling is off-screen An' the tears for real not acted, anymore I'm all mixed up inside I want to run but I can't hide And however much we try We can't escape the truth and the fact is Don't matter what I do It don't matter what I do Don't matter what I do Don't matter what I do Don't matter what I do 'Cause I end up hurting you One more covered sigh And one more glance you know means goodbye Can't you see that's why We're dashing ourselves against the rocks of a lifetime Don't matter what I do It don't matter what I do Don't matter what I do Don't matter what I do Don't matter what I do 'Cause I end up hurting you (In my mind different voices call) What once was pleasure now's pain for us all (In my heart only shadows fall) I once stood proud now I feel so small (I don't know whether to laugh or cry) The long hot summer just passed me by Don't matter what I do It don't matter what I do Don't matter what I do Don't matter what I do Don't matter what I do 'Cause I end up hurting you

[@tonyelcock7534]

Such a good band but even wellar knows it

[@shwnmrk125]

this gives 80s Isley brothers meets new wave, I love it!!!

[@cherrystarzzz]

Timeless and magical. A deep pop track, unlike anything you get today. :)

[@bofingerardo7685]

Just that first 3 seconds of music takes me back to being 16 again. Happy summers days Cambridge University, bridge of sighs. Beatiful location for a beautiful song. I love the beat on this song.

[@nicolatarkenter9492]

I have followed Paul weller since I was a little hungry school girl let's just say a long time he is the most coolest guy the style council are the sound of my life first heartbreak my wedding song and yes my funeral will sound class cause back in the day song's set a scene.....Thank you Mr weller.

[@penguinsisnotughly]

I had "You're the best thing "played at my girlfriends funeral.

[@nicolatarkenter9492]

+Nigel McDonald It was my wedding song thank you so much for sharing it is such a beautiful song.And I am sorry for your loss......The boy who cried wolf is a very hard song for me, in fact I only just have been able to listen to it.

[@Mrbrbusby]

There was a time I couldn't listen to Pauls music -- just too many sad, confused, lonely memories and lonely parties as it were. Hearing it in the summer of '16 (and frankly never thought I'd be saying 'summer of 16') it sounds as fresh as it did 31 years ago -- UK music came slowly to rural US back then. I heard party chambers a few weeks ago (micks version) and the memories burst forth like a chasm. I've struggled to describe Paul throughout my life. Probably Drew Barrymore describing childhood in Never Been Kissed does it best, "In your memories, you will preserve him as simply the most romantic man you ever knew in your life."

[@nicolatarkenter9492]

Mrbrbusby .busby I think you are spot on and have described all the emotions Paul & mick pored into The style council....When Paul was in the jam his message was up front about what we as English kid's could relate to. Then the two geniuses met...And became part of my life my happy, sad, Beautiful time's and I am forever grateful because like you said 'summer of 16' fresh.

[@neilstamp9444]

are you still a hungry girl lol

[@petermetson-halsey1156]

Amazing funky tune to chill and reminisce too 🫶

[@Infiniteredshift]

My good taste in 80s music is all it took to bring me here

[@Infiniteredshift]

who?? 😂

[@warr2349]

Baron Karza lol same

[@simocris9356]

Live in MODENA 1985.........Italia. Che spettacolo

[@missreal10]

Great song that brings back sooooo many great memories. Wish I could go back in time to those innocent, care free moments......thx Paul. Xx