The Style Council MARATHON REACTION - Shout To The Top - My Ever Changing Mood & more!

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[@cityhonors1]

🤗 Massive Shout Out to the person who requested Style Council! 😎 #2Tone 😁🐰

[@jamesdoody8893]

Paul Weller is a genius but so down to earth. Back in the mid 80’s my partner and I met both Paul & Mick at a Club called Xenon in Piccadilly and had a great chat with both of them. My partner got their autographs. By the way that same night we also met and had a chat with Freddie Mercury & George Michael. British artists are so approachable. Then only last summer I saw Paul get onto the Bakerloo Line with his guitar for a few stops and departed at Paddington. Love “Speak Like A Child” & “You’re The Best Thing”.

[@CodeBleu724]

You're The Best Thing is a perfectly written song. I'm in love with a girl at work, Danielle. When I see her, I think of that song. Others at work see how we look at each other and should just get together already.

[@John_Chu]

Love Style Council. Just wanted to declare my favorite Style Council song is "How She Threw It All Away." Anyone else like that one?

[@nigelseaton8367]

I've got to go with "My ever changing moods", this one hit an angst ridden teenager who was worried about life. How fitting a song title to sum up all those fears we all have. ❤🎉😂

[@karmannghiaman1041]

It's difficult to exaggerate just how big the Jam were in the UK and he split them up when they were commercially at their peak. My memory of the Style Council was probably pretty much the same as every other British guy at the time, namely, "what is this shit, go back to the Jam", but, looking back now, Weller was right and we were wrong (maybe). He's a fantastic songwriter, for me, the equal of Lennon/McCartney and Jagger/Richards. He writes very much about daily life and his environment and wrote Down in the Tube Station at Midnight when he was only 19. Saturdays Kids, or Eton Rifles are about as Anglo-centric as it gets, so you'll probably need Google handy for the references but well worth a marathon. Finally, other 80's bands I used to listen to back then, Scritti Politti, Aztec Camera, The The and The Mighty Wah.

[@mikenichols3965]

British bands of the sixties dove into the blues. After the crest of the "New Wave" all the 80's British bands raided Motown and Stax for blue-eyed soul and adjacent soulful jazz. I loved Style Council; The Jam had already been heading that direction (which contributed to their break-up). Paul Weller's songwriting became more sophisticated and (gasp) jazzy when he teamed up with keyboardist Mick Talbot from Dexy's Midnight Runners. For a short couple of years the Council were actively cool. Then jangly guitar Britpop started to take precedence, before the grunge and industrial backlash. Paul Weller continues to put out some great music to this day. I knew you'd dig this, because you guys have good taste. 😃

[@BigSlinky7]

I have loved this man and his music since I was about 8 years old (I'm 51). Seen him live over the years so many times and had the pleasure of meeting him a few times too. Absolute gentleman to even fanboys like me. Coolest and best dressed man on the planet!

[@alex-E7WHU]

I was fortunate to be living near to Utrecht in Holland and saw him play an acoustic set in the muzikhallen there, it was bloody excellent 👍

[@1957PLATO]

Up there with David Bowie and Robert Palmer.

[@bjwnashe5589]

Can't go wrong with Paul Weller. Love his work with The Jam. Also dig the Council.

[@straya52]

Have always loved that Style Council were not afraid to cross genres. Listen to the hauntingly beautiful “The Paris Match” from Cafe Bleu, with the amazing Tracy Thorn on vocals. If you ever want to be taken to another place musically, this would be in the top 5.

[@simply_psi]

The Style Council were part of a cool Jazz Revival sound along with other UK bands like Prefab Sprout, The Beatiful South, Johny Hates Jazz, Matt Bianco, Swing Out Sister and Sade, all very cool artists making chilled out lounge music and all well worth checking out.

[@macelven]

Prefab Sprout When Love Breaks Down is just an awesome song. Love Paddy McAloon.

[@simply_psi]

@@macelven you gave me Faron Young 4 in the morning

[@jesusebelortuazon9847]

Finally somebody reacted to one of the greatest songs in the 80's and a phenomenal song by the legendary duo style council ❤❤❤

[@trevorjohnson8644]

The black girl in the hat is dc lee who was married to the lead singer Paul weller she was also in wham who you mentioned earlier with George Michael 👍👍👍

[@MarchMeadow]

"You're the Best Thing" was absolutely massive in Britain and Europe for Paul Weller (ex-The Jam) and The Style Council... Absolutely brilliant and classic song. Weller is a brilliant vocalist -- probably the only one from the UK's punk era in the 70's.

[@MarchMeadow]

Live Aid, 1985 - they performed in front of 70,000 at Wembley. They were massive in the UK at that time.

[@14gilbertst]

Can't remember how or where, but the first song I heard by Style Council is called, 'You're the Best Thing.' In 1985, it was quite an interesting sound given the top of the pop charts. Then they played LiveAid! (Philly Soul.)

[@falcongal63]

Style Council was one of my band loves in my 20’s and I never see anyone react to them so this was fun. My Ever Changing Moods is my favorite of theirs. (I can’t tell you how much time I’ve spent on the dance floor dancing to this.) The first time I visited London I was heartbroken that I just missed the last show they played as a band. I have been able to see Paul Weller a few times in concert and he always puts on a great show, and always does some The Jam and Style Council songs, too. Thank you to the person that requested this! Also, Paul Weller has the nickname The Modfather of Soul. He’s the epitome of cool.

[@m.gideonhoyle409]

I was a big fan of The Jam, so I hopped on the Style Council as soon as that project began. My favorites from them are the Cafe Bleu album and the single Long Hot Summer.

[@bergmember]

Hi Lex. I just finished watching your Style council episode. I listen to My Ever Changing moods every single day. It's a masterpiece from the Council. Absolutely brilliant ❤❤

[@mkmstillstackin]

Thanks for this marathon! I've always admired Weller and The Style Council. One of my favorites of theirs is "A Man of Great Promise".

[@KWBennet]

Thanks for this. Our favorite shop is a great album. You would like “boy who cried Wolf “ from that. Paul Wellers solo albums are worth a listen too

[@pfestebanestebanruiz4325]

There is a piano versión of My ever changing moods!!!

[@cometogether999]

Let me untie my pastel colored sweater from around my shoulders and lower my raised collar on my Izod shirt. This was so 80's that I can smell Aqua Net and burnt hair from a curling iron wafting through the air. Brings back memories. Good marathon, thanks. I enjoyed the last one the most.

[@cityhonors1]

🤯 Style Council! 🥰 Fell in love after seeing them my 1st time. ☺️🐰

[@nightvid3607]

My ever changing moods is my favorite of theirs, glad you got to experience it. I discovered the style council a little while back and they are pretty solid.

[@basildavidson4597]

Great Marathon! I really enjoyed that, I’d forgotten how good Paul Weller was so good during his Style Council period.

[@lanceaxt7476]

YES!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE THE STYLE COUNCIL!

[@paulcalder2792]

The next one you should check out is “Walls Come Tumbling Down” or “My Ever Changing Moods”. Great songs by the Style Council.

[@lawrencekelli]

''That's Entertainment'' he sings from when he was in the group The Jam is a fantastic song.

[@mikenichols3965]

That's Entertainment by the Jam #nicknlexrequest

[@georgecarrey8045]

Yes this one from Wellers band The Jam, u must listen to, That's Entertainment and Down in the tubestation at Midnight, Give those a listen guys 👍

[@Guy-lo3ld]

Style Council are awesome. 💯 I only started listening to their music recently. Many great songs!

[@yournamehere6002]

The first time ever Bon Jovi was confused with The Style Council!

[@kevinm4138]

And will probably never happen again!

[@TheMichaelseymour]

@@kevinm4138 hilarious

[@violao206]

@@TheMichaelseymour ...and painful. 😢

[@chrissharp6733]

Wham as well , I hope Paul never sees this

[@yournamehere6002]

@@kevinm4138 One can hope.

[@murdockreviews]

Paul Weller at his slickest. Great stuff, but I hope you check out his later solo stuff or his career start with The Jam, both of which are more 'rock'. I've seen this guy live four times ✌ Oh, and I absolutely love "Shout to the top"!

[@macalcord]

Paris Match by him is just the most amazing song!

[@avenueb]

damn it's Music to my ears! Nothing sounds better than that Melody!

[@Thejazzfan66]

I first heard Paul Weller as the leader of the Style Council. In the 80’s, it was hard to find their music. In West Los Angeles, I found a cassette of an album of theirs called Internationalists. I don’t think it’s on vinyl, CD or on streaming services

[@MadrigalDream]

MY EVER CHANGING MOODS is the U.S. Release of their Debut Album - it is A Masterpiece. One of the Top 5 Albums of the '80s - and it has The Album Version of My Ever Changing Moods on it too, and it includes DROPPING BOMBS ON THE WHITE HOUSE. Believe Me You'll Love This Album 😉👌

[@Roddy1965]

Paul Weller is one of the best song writers to come out of Britain ever, and is still making great music. His influence, if limited only to the Jam, was profound. But he went on, developed, and made the Style Council, then a prolific solo career.

[@markspooner1224]

Just imagine, Paul Weller has a great mod/punk band with The Jam then a change of direction with The Style Council plus many fantastic solo rock records. A real great songwriter. Great reaction!

[@kiwikid4688]

Bottom line Weller always was a soul boy.

[@niged]

Great Marathon. Check out Paul Wellers previous band, The Jam. Very different but awesome late 70's punk/pop.

[@haywoodsmith2822]

The Style Council, along with Sade, Matt Bianco, Everything But the Girl and Working Week had the sophisti-pop genre on lock!!!

[@mackeymintle66]

Your Bon Jovi Brain fart nearly killed me.

[@Grithron2]

In case no-one's said it, the token female in the band is Paul's first wife* D C Lee** who had a couple of solo hits in the mid-'80s, but her finest moment may well be her lead vocal on the Style Council track The Gardner Of Eden. Also, With Everything To Lose - a song about one of the more offensive and unhelpful state-sponsored so-called from-welfare-to-work schemes (periodically active from the '80s to the mid '10s) - was rewritten with new (blander) lyrics and thereby became their Gil Evans-assisted movie-score hit Have You Ever Had It Blue. (* jammy devil, pun intended!) (* so called because her real name was Diane Sealey!)

[@Topgooner01]

You guys haven't even scratched the surface of Paul Weller's phenomenal catalogue of music. So many amazing songs....try, "5th Season", "You do something to me" and "You're the best thing" as tasters, you'll not be disappointed. By the way, the backing vocalist/singer was Paul's partner, D C Lee....ironically, D C was also one of the original backing vocalist/singers with Wham.

[@thornbird6768]

The Style Council 👍🏻👍🏻 loved “ Long Hot Summer “ and The Paris Match . Paul Weller is well respected in the British music industry and rightfully so . The Jam his previous band were excellent as was his solo career ♥️

[@parissimons6385]

As IS his solo career. Mr. Weller, the "modfather", and his band have tour dates coming up this year.

[@neilsimon467]

From being a teen to now Paul Weller has never stopped creating, never stopped writing songs. The Jam in the 70s to The Style Council then solo and still he creates masterpieces

[@milankaradzic1842]

I went to that concert , bloody fantastic,

[@SMccrate01]

You MUST check out The Style Council's cover of the Curtis Mayfield great song Move On Up! Be sure to hear Curtis' original too.

[@andrewdavies4586]

Really love your marathon. It is really cool to hear your reactions to Pauls 2nd incarnation after The Jam and before his solo career. His song catalogue is true quality and enormous. Agree with a number of people around the piano version of My Ever Changing Moods. Truly amazing. Even more amazing that this pop song is based at least in part on nuclear bomb blast "the cool before the warm, the calm after the storm," - shown in the video for this song. Paul was always political animal , not willing to play the game. He could indeed have been super huge. He will in my eyes be the best songwriter of the last 45 years- still great music now

[@jaydelrosario4232]

So glad you reacted to The Style Council. They're one of my fave bands. I grew up in the 80s. They're very eclectic. It was always strange to me to hear the juxtaposition of jazzy or latin music with socially conscious lyrics. I highly recommend You're the Best Thing, The Whole Point of No Return, Dropping Bombs on the White House, The Paris Match (Tracey Thorn vocal), It's a Very Deep Sea, Confessions of a Pop Group, and The Garden of Eden song suite. I also highly recommend the lead singer Paul Weller's solo work. I enjoy your channel. Keep up the good work.

[@kevink8863]

In this genre, as others have said checkout The Jam and The Housemartins and The Beautiful South (underrated pop music).

[@An_Cat_Dubh]

Punk and New Wave songwriter Paul Weller had a guilty pleasure - 1960s Soul. The interesting part is that he just went for it, and created a new band with a while different music style from his previous outfit.

[@summertime_blooz]

I'm a big fan of Paul Weller and his band The Style Coucil so I'm happy to see someone making a reaction video for this excellent but under recognized band. They only released 4 studio albums before Paul Weller went solo and went on to greater success. Today he is British Rock royalty. I'll definitely tune in if you decide to do any more videos for them. I'd love to see a reaction to their 'The Gardener of Eden' epic where they went symphonic with their music. Thanks for the video.

[@alansmith8195]

Another comment... Paul Weller has had, and is still having, an astonishing career. Starting in the late 70's with The Jam (try Funeral Pyre or Precious) to The Style Council (try Walls Come Tumbling Down) to Paul Weller as a solo artist (try Kosmos or Wild Wood or You Do Something To Me).... So many amazing songs to try

[@brewstergallery]

Hey from Ned in Spain. Nice to see you diggin some Paul Weller and Style Council. Have you listened to any of his band The Jam ??? To us they were superior and amazing and part of the original wave of British Punk in 1976 / 77 with skinny suits and ties and high energy songs. Their music got more and more sophisticated as they went on then Weller broke them up around 1982 and started this band.

[@mikezeitman6627]

Many great songs from this band.

[@violao206]

Paul Weller, The Modfather, endures constant repeated listening from his early days with The Jam, The Style Council, and of course his amazing body of solo work. I cover tunes from all phases of his career on my gigs. Americans are fairly ignorant because his career has always been very concentrated in Great Britain, however that has not prevented me from seeing him live here in Seattle 4X over the decades.

[@matthewrandom4523]

How much I loved listening to their music, OMG! Great mixture of pop and Jazz music. Paul Weller looked that cool, didn't he? Thanks for this reaction!

[@ronaldmilner8932]

I loved your reaction to "My Ever-Changing Mood"! NicknLex you need to react to Paul Weller's first band, The Jam! Check out "Town called Malice".

[@mrquiff123]

You can get the concert on DVD, it was filmed at the Wembley Arena London , July 1985. Sell out of 10,000. They were a big band in the uk regularly hitting the top 10. My ever changing moods single was USA biggest hit , getting into the top 30. I don’t think they got enough AirPlay over the USA during 1983-89’. They were a big band in some European countries plus Japan and Australia .

[@immaculateheart1267]

I never thought I'd see a Style Council reaction, much less a marathon. Are you kidding me? Paul Weller is so incredibly talented and fine. Now I want to see them in concert. 😭 I miss the 80s.

[@jamesrowe3606]

You have so much listening pleasure ahead of you when you get into "The Modfather" Paul Weller's solo work. Stanley Road would be the album to start on, maybe easing into it with the track Broken Stones or The Changingman.

[@DanielOrion74]

Gotta agree with the masses; Weller's other band, The Jam, are also worth checking out. That aside, I loved their sound... little bit of ska, jazz, reggae and mod revival. They always reminded me of bands like The Beat, Clash, General Public, Talk Talk and the like. There are many other great songs in their catalog... in fact, their "You're the Best Thing" was my wedding song... it's such an ear worm and beautiful. These guys really knew how to put together a song.

[@Damiano54]

I first heard the piano version about 7 years ago. As much as I loved "My Ever Changing Moods" that I saw and heard just once on TV in the 80s, the piano version is the best, fantastic work.

[@1957PLATO]

Sir Paul Weller. Songwriter and singer extraordinaire

[@mrsuperger5429]

I'm a bit late to the party, but a great review, people. ! Paul Weller is probably the most well known and respected rock star in the UK since the 1970's. From his punk band The Jam, to the Style Council, to his solo output ever since the 1980's. Please review anything from The Jam, I guarantee you'll love it. It isn't just a noise, like most punk rock music.

[@kiwikid4688]

Paul Weller backed by the beautiful Dee C. Lee. It doesn't get much better.

[@jadeowenhamblyn4405]

Paul Weller is such an awesome rhythm guitar player. Listen to that live shout again and focus on his rhythm playing, it's phenomenal.

[@fernandodiegoortega3605]

One of my favorite bands, Weller is such a great talent. If you want to listen a romantic one, you have “ The Paris match “ from Cafe Bleu, one version with Tracey Thorn or the other one with Paul singing in French. Awesome !

[@MrIceman2307]

Subtitles in last song are in Japanese...Awesome reaction marathon. These songs have a "cool jazz" vibe. I've only known Shout to the Top and that is a big time favorite song. Thee other two songs are fantastic...and the 2nd song had a definite George Michael sound (was "shouting to the top" when you suggested that too). Could imagine that song being played in an old lounge bar in London called Dover Street Wine Bar that had a great vibe....Thanks for this! Bookmarked to revisit another time.

[@shmoopa6595]

everything Paul Weller is amazing

[@lours6993]

PLEASE review the Piano version of My Ever Changing Moods. YOU will not regret it.

[@cityhonors1]

🙄 Not gonna lie! 🥺 I miss seeing bands like this live at a Dance Club before MTV made everybody famous! I remember going 😳 "What do you mean Duran Duran is on a World Tour? 😱 Who headlining New Years?" 🤷🏿‍♀️ Could say the same about Billy Joel no longer playing Bar/Bat Mitzvahs or Springsteen no longer playing Juke Joints on the Jersey Shore! 😒 That's right I went to Juke Joints & put 25¢ in a Jukebox to hear 45's. 🤦🏿‍♀️ I feel sooooo old! 😂🤣😂🐰

[@aramakukutai7750]

The first Style Council EP came out around 1983 and has the charming single “Speak like a Child” and my fave “The Long Hot Summer” which is blue eyed soul with a great funky bass line; they were more Stax/Motown 60s vibe than Doobies in my opinion - Paul Weller aka The Modfather tapped into those jazzy vibes through a great catalogue put out in a pretty short period relative to the rest of his career. Thanks for getting the Style Council on - you should check out his preceding band The Jam - very different.

[@martinellis7156]

I think Paul Weller is a unique product of the UK music scene. His prodigious quality output did not appeal to the facile North American listener who just wanted pap.

[@michaelmalone3089]

I preferred the Jam ! Mr weller's previous band great energy 👌 but hey Style very good! Great to see you once again opening your good selves to new music. Nick it's very sad but very true that this will not be reproduced! But hey friend time marches on brother. How right you are Nick about the crap which has been in the mainstream for the last twenty years 🤪On a positive within your wonderful group we are all being introduced to Great music....Thanks to everyone one of us involved 👍 as a always take good care of yourselves....we love ya ❤

[@neilwilliams1518]

the yankee lemon meringue has a pink floyd[yuk] shirt on..love to see the modfathres face watching it..keep the faith paul

[@macalcord]

Paris Match from their album Introducing The Style Council is my favorite song.

[@macalcord]

Also I totally agree with you..I really can't stand this corporate mass produce crap of today..I miss actual bands, with HORN sections..I miss the age of the Singer/Song Writer.

[@MonsterSound.Bradley]

I remember once I was listening to 'My Ever Changing Moods' before a rehearsal and a band mate came in and said "Why are you listening to that crap?". I replied, "What? It's not cool enough for you? Just pretend it's David Sylvian and he wanted to dance." We both laughed. He was only joking - sort of. Cheers guys 🤣👍🍁

[@matthewjacot6065]

Can I make a request for the Beautfiul South from first album? Really fantastic

[@paull4733]

I can only find it on the Vision Quest soundtrack, and my original cd of course, I used to get all of my UK music from Windsor Canada, I live in Detroit

[@rjlchristie]

Don't miss listening to the instrumental, Blue Cafe, on Cafe Bleu. Features Weller's most delicious guitar tone. Epiphone Casino through a Roland Jazz Chorus 212.

[@gerardmccavana4905]

PS- great review and reaction guys. Yes...Weller and co so talented

[@frasercathygartside1356]

have you listened to Everything But The Girl? That's the name of the duo - Ben Watt & Tracey Thorn

[@Simone-hj7xw]

Adorei vocês 💓 Eu amo Style Council

[@mattmihall9913]

Long Hot Summer is another good one by The Style Council.

[@Jaecn]

Try- The Squeeze "Pulling muscles from a shell" or "Cool for Cat's"

[@johncarlin3090]

Paul weller brilliant.

[@alanharfield]

Need to listen to Our Favourite Shop. One of the Greatest Albums ever made

[@milankaradzic1842]

you must listen to, Everything but the girl the album is called Eden ,every song is brilliant you just can't pick a favourite

[@russelltaylor208]

Now I understand why The Jam never took off over there.

[@jeremypietersen8347]

Check out The Whole Point Of No Return, Style Council.

[@HarryR1]

I love the idea of comparing studio and live versions back to back. One track you should consider is Steely Dan’s “Reelin’ in the Years”, the original studio version really benefits from the treatment they gave it with the version on the “Alive in America” album.

[@CaryOn11]

I liked the Jam and the Style Council and it was nice to hear them again. However if you really want to hear what Paul Weller can do would recommend his Wild Wood release from 1995 to begin exploring his solo material. I can remember when I bought it and thought to myself this is what the latest Traffic release "Far From Home' should have sounded like. Very solid release all the way through and it had just a bit of that mysterious mystical Traffic vibe. Speaking of which you two really should explore some Traffic as well. Thanks for the fun 80's ride!

[@scifimonkey3]

So if you did not do it already you have to wind back Paul Weller’s career to the band ‘The Jam’. Much harder sound but delivered hit after hit in the last couple of years of the 70s and the first couple of the 80s

[@cazolinesmith]

Paul's political commentary of the time wrapped up in uplifting music, you really can't fault this period in his music.

[@shanehenderson8756]

Paul weller 50 years later and still going strong.

[@andyyoung9463]

Agree with those here saying check out his band The Jam....a mod revival band with punk influences. I love Eton Rifles but there are loads of great alternatives mentioned below.

[@matthewstroud4294]

"kick out the style, bring back the jam", what a great line, and one I happen to agree with.

[@craigrik2699]

The band was very political, Weller started the Council Collective band in 1984 to raise money for striking miners in Britain. "Wall come tumbling down", and other songs were played to bring attention to the bleak future of the working class ...

[@stoneybass5981]

Weller is my fave songwriter. Hope you react to more TSC, his solo stuff or the Jam.

[@TheMichaelseymour]

i just realized how paul weller sort of phrases like phil lynott of thin lizzy ...and same kind of register too ...even tho their voices are not exactly the same ...same vibe tho

[@SMccrate01]

Also from this period of post-punk British neo-lounge, check out Sade, Brand New Heavies, Everything But The Girl and Haircut 100. Then veer into neo-Soul groove with Jamiroquai and then Trip Hop with Gorillaz! There is a many-branching rabbit hole you can go down with this.

[@lisacoffman2596]

My favorite band ever. Thank you for this marathon and I agree - TSC should have been huge in the States. Definitely a loss for music fans.