The Christians 'Ideal World'

[@geoffreyjonathanwilson5826]

Who else still loves The Christians ?

[@artisansportsman8950]

Always will.

[@artisansportsman8950]

@@gazkee1981 True Gaz True, very sad what humans can do to each other

[@iainfowler24]

The harmonies are mega❤️😎

[@geoffreyjonathanwilson5826]

@@iainfowler24 I totally agree Iain.

[@mattbod]

Deffo one of the most memorable songs of the 80s imho.

[@williamreilly5723]

Pure class who is still listing to this classic from the band

[@babiartola]

I m italian, but I love this band.

[@lindenwilliams8655]

im 12 and i love this band and ive seen them live 3 times :)

[@magnoliamunizmuniz692]

Maravillosa

[@wandamansell8353]

I am and loving them all the way from Australia

[@barbapoupokin7425]

moi 🙋🏽‍♀️🇨🇵

[@ejg7260]

Wow wow wow 👌 loved this song in 1987 as a 14 year old boy, now in 2024 im 51 and this song is just unbelievably good, the lyrics are amazing 👏 I remember my dad who hated pop music in the 80s singing along to the chorus when the video was on tv 📺 such a great band and superb vocals, class song ❤

[@Meepsmusic63]

@ejg7260 awww,you keep shining brother, great post

[@anabelabarata4697]

Totally agree!!! "Father" is also incredible but, "Words"... simply no words to describe the feelings and thoughts it brings...

[@emmastewart3317]

66yrs 😂😂😂 BUT questions now. How does he feel about the colour of the world now 🤔 😳 Doesn't look like an Ideal world

[@rinzaghi2057]

I used to cry listening to this song... Now Im much older...and wiser...and my country has gone through many changes. And I still cry 😔 "Fools never change"

[@moremimothupi467]

It's A Great Song That Goes With Emotions...

[@notlob23]

Fools run our countries...

[@MB-ys1uw]

But you still have hope, and we believe in you, you deserve better times.💪🤞

[@andy74sussex]

was at Belinda Carlisle Concert on Monday in Portsmouth and had the privilege to see The Christians. Always loved this song.

[@raypersaud8389]

Brilliant song by the Christians and still listening in July 2023

[@nikk3251]

'24 here 😀👍💜

[@Marie-ti1rb]

Listening in August 2024❤

[@amandakeogh9711]

His Voice. He should have been a superstar.

[@stevebarwick1532]

He is

[@lynneforsyth8231]

So proud of The Christians...amazing Liverpool lads ♥️ Their words are as true today as way back then. Enough 2023 I'm back again and now another horrendous war is killing thousands in Palestine 😢😢

[@paulal.o.aplaylist6234]

Totally agree

[@williammilne5683]

They sent out a social message and we're real...also...they were a class band😁

[@diamond21450]

Cool, just playing happy in hell, Gary, an angel amongst men. Every day I listed and they bring hope to my non life, by the way I steal my neighbor s Broadband

[@DavidSmith-sf4dr]

@@diamond21450 is right Mate, me too 😂

[@Charlietwice]

Probably the coolest band I’ve ever seen.

[@andyjames2220]

The classiest band of the 80's. The Christians gave us the coolest, most intelligent and listenable pop music of the day. This kind of protest music could have won them a lot of fans internationally and induced a lot of people to question the system, so it's no wonder they never cracked a major record deal. Too damn good.

[@BruceLee-zd9bw]

I totally agree 100%, way better than most music of their time, and still better than most music today. Tare talent. 👍😎

[@jamesrichards4294]

Brilliant point

[@kc1973able]

@@BruceLee-zd9bw most music. I’d say all the music. Where is the good music of 2020. Good music has been on the decline for the last 20:years 😳

[@jcmgt]

They were signed to Island Records, it's the reissue that is on Cherry Red

[@kailashpatel1706]

Like that...

[@deadpaul6415]

If this is not played at my funeral I’m not going.

[@THECHRISTIANSTV]

Paul James Brady that was funnyb😂

[@deadpaul6415]

THECHRISTIANSTV It’s true mate ✌🏼

[@markfindlay8636]

I hope you have a few years left in yah mate 😂

[@highplainsdrifter699]

Stan laurel, quote 👍

[@nelhuergo9579]

😂

[@karenmerrill7265]

Had this at my lovely sisters funeral, 5 years ago today, I love and miss you so much

[@notlob23]

❤️💖

[@77davie]

My dad loved the Christians in the 80's and I love them now. When my kids grow up I am sure they will love them as well, Timeless songs and great band..

[@nickstratton2896]

Would love to see this re-released now. A song for today's age. It hasnt aged and still sounds great with a strong appropriate message.

[@irenedube9330]

I just love it in its originality. Very powerful

[@melodynewsome1308]

I wont get released gangster music media moguls wont allow it

[@jayroyle2949]

A song for the generations and a song that rings true today. Garry had one of those voices that made your hair on your arms stand up. Amazing voice. Keep doin Liverpool proud!

[@Jacksonknox834]

This group inspired me to write poetry when I was in vary very dark place,I literally owe them my life

[@notlob23]

One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard ...

[@scopex2749]

PURE PLATINUM SONG!! Still feeling it in 2021 in this far from ideal world!

[@makingpeopleangryforfun]

I never heard this before it sounds ok but I have to go do a sloppy poo and am playing it on my computer so I cant keep listening to it I suppose I could turn up the volume and still here it while I am on the toilet but I don't want to disturb anyone.

[@LHC-mx6ru]

THE most beautiful song ever written

[@flipflop1975ify]

Such an underrated band, one that should have been right up there with the greatest.

[@jamesmcallister9645]

Not in this world but in the eternal life to come,God willingly.

[@davescott6068]

"But fools never change". Says it all. Brilliant track. We're all the same.

[@markwatson4043]

Magnificent . . if only everyone would listen and enact the sentiment . . love The Christians, saw them live in the Isle of Man . . just amazing . .

[@brendadrumm9451]

The singer has had a lot of heartache he's lost family members like I have I love them x

[@Katithepope]

I have hummed this song, wrongly sung it for over 30 years, not knowing who sang it, I heard a snippet of the chorus in 1993. To finally find the complete song and know who the artist is, so emotionally overwhelming

[@davewood9743]

These words are still so relevant today Brilliant ❤

[@alexwaklatsi1583]

The Christians, Ideal World is a masterpiece. Still refreshing as l heard it several years ago. This music is evergreen. It simply can't fade out now. At least not for now.

[@17doug65]

Excellent band better than all the mainstream shite these days !!!!

[@jamesboyle8832]

Agree

[@paulbecton3257]

100% agree

[@TheDodger74]

In an ideal world we'd get rid of today mainstream shit!! Lol

[@maryodell88]

I do love coldplay

[@geraldmcnulty9325]

Better than harvest for world. This means more

[@lizcilliers]

I watched a beautiful clip today where a teacher helped the kids to realize that if we are not judged by the color of our eyes, why should we be judged by the color of our skin. Only in an ideal world could that really come about. Thank you, Garry, and The Christians for your music and lyrics that ring so true.

[@sannimariaeithnemcgourty1646]

Love from Liverpool 2023

[@sammyj3048]

I'd forgotten about the Christians and how I loved this song as a child. Heard it on the radio this evening. Praying for this world so much right now.

[@claudialoreti8816]

❤

[@keythwarren5075]

The message this song sends is so “now” amidst the lockdown days of convid 19. This could be today’s anthem

[@leightaylor806]

I thought the exact same thing, the last time I heard this was in the 1990s. What you said is so true

[@julianalstin7245]

Yes exactly and two year's on it's still so true. Our ideal world has always been stolen from us by 'them'.

[@michaelcooper9060]

Great song , takes me back to the 80’s . Great times !!!

[@peterglynn2128]

The Christians. The “ Ideal World “ , what a great song !!

[@siliconesal]

peter Glynn 👌

[@myg2257]

@@siliconesal were they scoucers

[@fionacooney1360]

Used to listen to this in the car on the way to France 30 years ago now moved there and still listening on my I pad instead of a cassette 😁

[@keogh1969]

His Voice goes right into my being. I bought the 12" when it first came out. 49 now and it is still a classic.

[@Six4Foot]

June 2019, a songs that talks to me as it did, way back when i was a clueless 20yr old

[@RoyJLunga]

Aint that the truth

[@paulmatthews4911]

Arguably one of the finest songs ever written and performed. Pure class! If only they would listen!

[@devotedrecords8038]

Yes it is ❤

[@abc33944]

Need this 2024

[@lucianboar3489]

1989 music videos hold a very special place for me since they were the first taste of an uninterrupted stream of current music videos we got after the fall of communism here in Romania. So everything we saw seemed a huge hit. I didn't search how big this actually was in the UK, but for me it's one of the first great ones.

[@bobwallacejnr6852]

Almost the perfect song. Brilliant lyrics..velvet voice...amazing message,,,excellent production. You won't hear better.

[@IanLiverpool]

Next time I'm in The Musical Box - West Derby Road need to see what vinyl they have from The Christians. One of the best Liverpool bands ever 👍

[@labradora3525]

The best band from Liverpool whose achievements seem to have been forgotten about. Recently saw them at Square Chapel in Halifax before the quarantine. The harmonies were outstanding, the background visuals of when they were younger was a really clever concept & the a capella was spin tingling. Go see them if you can when it all blows over. Their music & lyrics have informed my politics since 1987 - and Garry is a legend - so funny when he monologues & he signed my original cassette of their debut album. Yay!

[@THECHRISTIANSTV]

Labradora they went bust the day after and didn’t pay us

[@labradora3525]

@@THECHRISTIANSTV That absolutely sucks - I'm so sorry to hear it. It was a shock when they did go bust as there'd been no warning at all. They then "shut for quarantine"; the week after - administration. Such a shame - it's a wonderful venue. My commiserations. I hope you have recourse to some legal redress in time. Hugs x

[@MrPeach18]

I put this on Facebook and had 55 shares.cracking song by a great band

[@jothewaiter100]

Saw them following billy ocean......never qui

[@markandrachgoingplaces6222]

Bugger! Didn’t know they played the square chapel!! I’m from Halifax and would’ve loved to have been there. It’s a great venue too. Saw them at Carfest a few years ago and they were brilliant then. Great great musicians.

[@robertsavage8564]

What a tune. Remembering this stuff on 54 th birthday. Magic

[@tutorworldliverpool2076]

I used to live in their street in Liverpool back in the day. Different times.

[@Ratsinthereticles]

Met Gary today! super cool, down to earth, great artist great band.

[@MadderPrinciple]

they were one of the best groups to come out of 80s, their songs had a message that endures!

[@minttrax]

god yes last time i listen to this I was a child.... had a flash back to my childhood the other day and for some strange reason this song made it into my consciousness... thank f for youtube and the fact I could simply type in the lead lyrics and find it... blessed, cracking track, cracking band..... great vibes! best from Liverpool all

[@peterjennings8258]

saw the Christians last weekend on iow, met Garry twice when he signed a cd and a poster for me..... what a friendly and funny guy, great performer, feel privileged to have shook his hand... legends.

[@geraldbrotherston4268]

Another great group two com out of Liverpool .

[@paulal.o.aplaylist6234]

A classy great Liverpool group. Should have been massive

[@honeybeemary4801]

The most beautiful song I've ever heard and perfectly true

[@colettemcauley5988]

Who's listening 2024 ❤

[@barbaraward-tz4wb]

I'm still a fan May 2024

[@San-zu8qx]

​@@barbaraward-tz4wb Me 2222

[@Arnak-the-Dark]

Me, the message of this song is still send out nowadays.

[@Lols1973]

Going to see them this afternoon in Dublin! Can't wait. Playing them now for my 12 year old daughter and she's looking at me and her dad dancing shaking her head 😅

[@SuperDave1965]

@@Lols1973likewise in London this Friday! 😅

[@michael-dd3em]

Who is still listening in 2021 to the absolute belter that I have missed hearing for a lot of years and today it has been on play none stop ✋

[@drewyStyla]

one of the unrecognised tunes of the Eighties. Still sounds hopeful, meloncholy yet uplifting.

[@jamesboyle8832]

Come back and help us

[@peterbalac1915]

Too late for that unfortunately.

[@jasonlugg8890]

What a band what a tune 👏

[@stevenrothwell6734]

Still sounds great in 2020. Timeless brilliance

[@davewood9743]

Also in 2022 brilliant

[@damredub]

Love this song. Great voice Garry Christian!

[@garyclarke4840]

Seen them on Saturday absolutely brilliant 👍👍👍 totally underrated band

[@manithangavalu7885]

Makes you wonder why? Trashy, sleazy, half naked no talent, singers are the toast of today's entertainment world.

[@johnking7997]

Yes I do. Went to see them, at the King's Theatre Pompey. Absolutely brilliant band, and better now than they ever were respect boys

[@jamesbyrne975]

The truth behind this song is so real and so moving the christians are truly timeless this is my childhood in the 80s takes me back there i still know every word EXCELLENT

[@pauljamesbradynsno6479]

Ditto

[@bluebellbell2912]

I do...love them... memories from a better time...❤️❤️

[@carlpotsig519]

this song should be the anthem for the world! brilliant

[@Asifkhan-xv1vy]

Fuck your god

[@caraame]

Asif khan ‘as if’ you know what your talking about. Don’t tell me...Allah is the real god.

[@stevetimbrell9938]

Lost my mum in March, and she always wanted this played at her funeral, breaks my heart every time I hear it. Thank you the Christians.

[@hihowareyouthen]

So sorry for your loss, Steve, doesn't get much tougher than losing your mum. 💔 Music is so precious to connect us to our loved ones, I hope the song provides comfort for you in the future

[@stevetimbrell9938]

@@hihowareyouthen thank you for your kind words.

[@SteampunkResistance]

I remember when I was a child and my mum said she'd help me with my maths homework. She walked away to get some stuff and this song was in my head and I just started crying. I started crying because I realized that even though my dad made her suffer so much she still took the time and put me first over her suffering.

[@janbremner3514]

Women are strong Captain - and the love between a mother and son is indeed one of the strongest loves there is ! I know, I have a son .............. :)

[@charlie01546]

Jan Bremner Nicely worded comment. Forgot how good this song was, long time since I played it.

[@keythwarren5075]

Beautiful comment

[@robw7027]

JESUS LOVES YOU!

[@capsunicaroz3039]

@@janbremner3514 thé same for me 👩‍❤️‍👨😍👍🏻

[@diamond21450]

God guys. where are you now? We need you!

[@THECHRISTIANSTV]

check out www.thechristianslive.com

[@diamond21450]

Will do xx

[@andyparker64]

In Doncaster September 10

[@wendytubb1991]

They will be at shephards bush on 7th november 2017, touring with Midge Ure & Altered Images

[@tuddles71]

Mark Kent playin in sunny rhyl 2moro i believe

[@didiervereecke7642]

One of the most underrated bands. Great songs, great music, great vocal harmonies.

[@elizabethmcloughlin1984]

Underrated? I had to live opposite those savages back in the early 1970s. Only stood them for a year and sold my house to escape them. It's 2024 and still traumatized by them with their abuse and vandalism to my house while I was out at work. They were all layabouts.

[@damienaylward]

2022 still brilliant song timeless classic loved it back then still love it today and forever 👌❤️👍🤟

[@davewood9743]

I had to look it up on KZbin after not hearing it for over 10 years and still brilliant and I'm a old man of 66 just brought back memories......

[@jeffdnb9070]

Wen this song came out it was definitely an ideal world.im actually proud to have grown up in the 80s as a teenager.kids,& even some adults today have no idea how brilliant dayz were bak then.

[@janthomson7697]

Yet another fab group from Liverpool.

[@paulbutkins518]

these guys stayed at my hotel this weekend in basingstoke....top top guys...

[@svenverdun8983]

Did they sing Forgotten town there! joking!

[@paulbutkins518]

ha ha...

[@neilsullivan1765]

What can I say , what an ABSOLUTE BRIILLIANT SONG

[@notlob23]

A most beautiful song..one of the best ever written .

[@1969ginge]

Oh man, loved this album back then, and it must be 30 years since the last time I heard it. Timeless lyrics and a great sound track to any middle aged man trying to recapture some of his long lost youth. love it....

[@Marcus__Trance]

Bought this as a 45 when it was released. I was 10 at the time. Such a great song and powerful lyrics. I'd love it to be re-released.

[@martinegrandpierre8330]

J'adore la voix de Gary Christian et il a beaucoup de charme!

[@ononewheellad]

This song never grows old, like me, a superb track. ❤️

[@lisachrimes8624]

I love this band I have seen them twice classic song love and peace and blessings ❤️❤️💓

[@Freddie-x4s]

What a classic tune

[@rorymcloughlin2023]

All these years later still amazing. What a voice

[@siliconesal]

I was "rooming-in" with my third son to this. I was in love as only a mum would know ...

[@nmacog]

A Song for the times even more now - remember buying this album on CD they are one of the greatest bands still around

[@BYRNSEY1able]

god i used 2 luv this group in the 80s and they still sound great ,quality music always reminds u of the good old days

[@lynnmcampbell2713]

What a rune and always will be my most favourite song. Outstanding🎶🎵🎼🥰👌

[@nickwardmusic]

Still love this. Proud to have played support on several occasions. Good guys too

[@terrywardley1890]

I totally forgot about this song..used to love it

[@michaelmoore8371]

Classic awesome thank you 😊 😀 ,god bless 🙌.

[@jerseypooh4664]

Only recently discovered this beautiful song. Lyrics are so profound and powerful. Wonderful. If only.

[@kevinedwards2573]

Timeless tune still awesome in 2022 one of my fav tunes ever ❤️

[@diamond21450]

What a voice,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@jimmysnailshoes]

Garry Christian, what a voice

[@joannemccooey8453]

Smooth voice and talented lovely face

[@HurricaneDb]

Last Fri in my home town of Blackpool I went to see the Jackson's and as much as I looked forward to seeing them with my 6 year old daughter I looked forward to the Christians singing this and had tears in my eyes as they did...superb ❤

[@cwmhalen]

One of the greatest songs!

[@tracybrowne4665]

All I can say is absolutely brilliant song love it.

[@richardprocter4905]

Phenomenal, gorgeous, brilliant, sublime, an absolute record for the ages.

[@adajimoore1186]

Music I have been looking for over 30years good lyrics

[@stevelampard]

Yes, a rare quality 80s track. Timeless relevance.

[@deniseorr1736]

I absolutely love The Christians, I had their first album in the 80s and played it constantly ❤ much love from Scotland uk xxx

[@waynesudama111]

Recently rediscovered this song. Absolutely love it

[@william893]

I'm still listening

[@glenmccarthy369]

what a song beautiful say no more

[@notlob23]

A most beautiful work of musical art. Never aged.❤

[@thegashman1]

Echoes my life....right now.

[@leehulmes6617]

How relevant is this song to what's happening in the world today? Loved it in the 80s love it now "god bless 🙌

[@the_katman2181]

Man, I loved this tune back in the day. Such nostalgia.

[@THECHRISTIANSTV]

Still touring check thechristianslive.co.uk

[@the_katman2181]

@@THECHRISTIANSTV Cheers. But sadly I'm on the far side of the world. All the best to you, and thanks for all you great tunes. I'll catch you here on KZbin.