Viola Beach - Swings & Waterslides (Maida Vale session)

[@Kyosika]

Tragic way to discover this awesome band...

[@Nazzxoxo]

Too right, they were so talented

[@DelTangBrav]

+Kyosika You summed up, in such a few words, what I thought,

[@tuba9974]

exactly what I was thinking

[@leonieh8040]

God... Same :,(

[@MauriceChavez353]

+Kyosika Feels bad to thumb up the comment so I leave one. Yeah the potential was real in these youngsters.

[@davidjohnson-fo7ze]

I did not know of this band but I woke up this morning and saw what happened when I turned on my computer. The headline read that a band died and as I looked at their young faces I thought "my god, all of them?'' I am an older guy and I have been through and seen some terrible things but I cannot imagine the horror these boys friends and family are going through right now. I hope you all come together and help one another through it. I will learn their names and put them in my favorites and share the music videos with all my friends. I am so sorry. R.I.P.

[@Howdy699]

+david johnson Well said David. You're a good man

[@DaveUSA]

+david johnson Thank you for your post. I awoke to the same news and feel the same way. Thank you for posting my feelings too. My prayers for their rest in peace and comfort for their friends and family.

[@mikelichteveld4604]

+david johnson Same here discovered their beautiful music trough this news... So so sad... R.I.P.

[@OscarLodge]

+david johnson .... You have summed up my feelings too..... thanks for your post.

[@TheWantedManIsBack]

+david johnson There all together like a Band, R.I.P

[@SamEsss]

The thing that strikes me is how they look around at each other at the beginning of the song, grinning ear to ear, kind of in "holy fuck guys! We're playing at bbc!!!" Sort of way. They were just starting their lives, and how exciting a music career can be, you can see they were just soaking it all up. How tragic that what they loved so much indirectly brought them to the end of their lives. Rest easy, boys.

[@alexk6126]

Yeah man, life is a cruel permanent bitch.

[@nwk-wt3ty]

Beautiful words mate.

[@ediann]

Sam Es heartbreaking truly heartbreaking. You said it all my friend ❤️

[@perrycoffey5410]

Yea if god is real he's a sadistic psychopath and he can go fuck himself ​@@alexk6126

[@Jack-cu7rl]

2022 - these guys would have dropped so many fantastic albums already. Missed dearly but never forgotten. Your songs live on and I listen very regularly ❤️

[@bubblegumpop3530]

Their faces look so happy playing music, yet it's so sad that they died. RIP

[@vihihi12]

it's true.

[@gilio105]

that is what I thougt .... it's very unbelivbable this situation :(

[@Keirosqeen]

omg... didn't know that til now. i've been listening to this song everyday, ever since it came out :( can't believe it RIP boys :(

[@danielmcdermott138]

The excitement, ambition, the fucking youth in that room, gone.

[@Alex-om1be]

Gone, but their legacy lives on

[@scuti2595]

Now it's just a case of: 'What if?'

[@Jaimebugs]

Amen.

[@mattybennett3011]

I record at the same place as they did! What a fucking waste, they were on the road to making it! What a band they are/was gonna be

[@thekelvinproductionlore]

@@scuti2595 They would definetly chart top the UK Charts if they still kept going p.s. ik, their only album charted at the top.

[@lukesbeans]

Coldplays tribute to them was spectacular!

[@adonlan194]

I just finished watching it and it is so incredible

[@joanacatbagan]

Chris Martin's speech about them brought tears to my eyes! This band made incredible music!

[@momentarytruce]

Viola Beach is the kind of band you listen to on a summer day when everything is alright for once and they're the kind of band that you wanna see playing at a big festival and scream along to their music while having the time of your life and it's so sad that that will never happen again. Such a loss. :(

[@PinkChic255]

their songs are fantastic but I can't listen without crying

[@thevelvettip1110]

I really love this song. Rest In Peace, gentlemen. I wish I could've seen more of your talent.

[@phewitt690]

so sad rip

[@phewitt690]

so sad rip

[@thevelvettip1110]

@Shawry08xox You are most welcome. ✌🏾

[@frankiemay7023]

Have the lyrics stay with me you're bittersweet tattooed on me in memory of these glorious boys, lucky enough to see them at there last UK show, where River knew who I was from the last gig they did I was at, and Jack laughed at me and my friend dancing, then came to spoke to us, I'll never forget that evening, my fav band of all time, the only comforting thing is to know so many people are enjoying their music now.

[@Revelian1982]

I get melancholic listening to this album. I love every single track, but constantly remind myself that these poor boys are no longer with us. Just think what else they could have gone on to do.

[@barzun8]

Viola Beach is becoming one of my favourite bands after listening back to their stuff, so tragic that their talent and lives were cut short.

[@angelxstrow5676]

My heart still physically hurts for these boys.

[@isthatyoursandwich]

Think of these guys often. Such talent. Hope the heavens are rocking with your tunes

[@victorg6462]

Till this day, i try to listen as much as I can. Time is moving so fast, we can not forget them.

[@untidyberlin1]

We're all brothers in this game. Such a terrible loss. So sad...

[@johnappleby7576]

I come back here time to time just to listen to this live version, they looked so happy, they had such a path ahead of them, so painfully sad and tragic, but this video keeps them alive, more than any other in my opinion ❤

[@saltyPnut]

Ditto! Mad how things turn out...if this was only the start...

[@alexechilman]

I’m with you on that

[@Leo-rl5hp]

Just look at how jack was feeling that session, he had a massive smile on his face and he was proper going for it. It's crazy how I can watch a video this happy and feel so damn sad, it's just not fair, man. They were so young and talented, rest in peace fellas.

[@jordankidd8008]

I discovered this band this year . And fell in love with them to the point there were my most played band on Spotfily wrapped, I wonder how big they would have become if didn't happen

[@silverdolphin3088]

This song was never off the jukebox in the pub tonight. I don't think this band will ever be forgotten.

[@markpearce5075]

Still missing these lads. Their legacy is their music. Almost 69 but boy I love their songs. Timeless!

[@tbrowniscool]

I think about this band everytime I feel like life is shit. Really puts it all into perspective. What a talent!

[@jboulton7]

Just keep on coming back to this

[@Ken_Nicole]

Almost 2 years gone and still listening like it's the first time. Can only imagine what they would have achieved if they where still with us. RIP lads.

[@laurenshippen8087]

I live in Omaha, Nebraska. I discovered you guys the day after the heart wrenching news and I am still so torn apart. Why? Such beautiful talent. Such amazing young souls. I love you guys and i haven't been able to stop listening to this song, at least multiple times weekly, since the horrific accident. Sweet angels, please keep on rockin' wherever you are, whatever you believe in

[@Ken_Nicole]

Lauren Shippen I've been the exact same Lauren 😔 discovered them the day after the incident and have been a fan ever since. One of there last shows was in cork, Ireland, where I'm from. If only I knew about them then 😔

[@Spicegirl1100]

Never heard of them today but I listened to this whole set. Really good! I am so desperately sad that I discovered them this way. Poor lads. :-( RIP x

[@sashal7812]

Coldplay's tribute at Glasto2016 bought me here. Such a tragic event. Very sad. But I love their vibe/sound, right up my street this brit rock band style. Think they were gonna be huge. I'll be buying the album in July....def worth a listen!

[@richardjohnson8544]

Keeping their music alive ❤️

[@nineridesshotgun]

I heard about the recent tragic events. Came here and was blown away. The energy and space each of the members give to each other is amazing. Good rock is hard to find lately. These musicians are soo talented to hit a certain feel good sound that will probably never be replicated. In a quagmire of bands that just want to make it, I can see that these dudes seriously just wanted to make great tracks. RIP

[@Hogbearer]

i listened to this 7 times now. still loving it

[@Glossyg99]

I just discovered them today after learning they were tragically killed. They were definitely talented. (US here)

[@WedgePee]

I reckon you would’ve loved them had they lived and gone on to SXSW. (If only I lived in the Lone Star State.)

[@91clarie]

Has everyone forgotten them in 2020? Cause I haven't.... not seeing any recent comments though:/

[@alexechilman]

2023 never forgotten

[@ZapperRS]

24 still here

[@acertomato]

never ever listen to this genre of music but this song rocks. RIP guys

[@VoodooBandits]

Imagine all the great music they never had the chance to write RIP

[@barryali5173]

such young bright talented guy's lost forever to the world of music. my heart goes out to all the fans and families of viola beach. may they rest in peace. their stars have been snuffed out before they had a chance to shine. such a great shame.

[@mdot6021]

This song should be in FIFA 17. I used to play FIFA and it's definitely got a similar vibe to a lot of the songs the games feature; it would also help to support the family and I think they were Manchester City fans so it seems fitting. RIP all 5 who died, very tragic. After listening to their music I can concur, they definitely had a bright future ahead of them.

[@tyurkantyurkan9522]

I just heard their song "Call you up" and fell in love with it, then decided to listen to other songs of the band and I wish I never read the comments.. So sad to know they are gone. RIP and thank you for your beautiful music!!

[@wackedupYUMYUMS]

I fell in love with everything about this band eager to hear every song only to find out what happened. Fuck. It's just not right.

[@HermitMoth]

This is absolutely heartbreaking they had so much talent. R.I.P. your music will live on forever

[@Jeliface83]

Wow. The amount of disrespectful people commenting, is atrocious. May these guys RIP.

[@RyanSmith-qm3sj]

I actually miss this band a lot

[@amyjoan934]

1 year on and I can honestly say I still obsess over their songs ! Taken far to young, they had so much ahead of them 😩 RIP beautiful's 😇😇😇😇❤️

[@spanky19866]

3 years on.....I'm still here

[@tigerbloodoneill8783]

@@spanky19866 4 years

[@cchtx7]

R.I.P, Thank you for the beautiful music.

[@simoneg4brielle]

miss them so mucj

[@stephentol7502]

it makes me so sad ,I watched all of these Viola Beach BBC sessions back in November when they were posted and I had a great feeling about the band's sound and honestly thought they'd become big like James Bay did because I saw him on these BBC introducing sessions before he was famous too.....I added all of Viola Beach's songs to my liked playlist and listened another few times but I could never have expected what happened less than 3 monthd later, R.I.P. lads ,I'm happy you got the no.1 album and the Glastonbury performance, you will be remembered as a great band forever

[@CarlosRodriguez-dx7hm]

La historia de esta banda es tan triste definitivamente te hace valorar las cosas y agrdecer que estamos vivos ,que descancen en paz y que su musica perdure para la enternidad 💔

[@samowen8327]

So much talent ! Rest easy lads 🕊

[@dearmakeupdiary]

Such a big loss!!! RIP guys and lots of consolation for your families.

[@AppSapp]

So sad, but they will be forever young. RIP.

[@kcxy06]

Almost seven years now since what happened happened, still never forgotten #violabeach

[@bethh3490]

RIP boys. First heard of them a few months ago and have loved their songs ever since. Such sad news. You were certainly going to be big xx

[@noensbabe5383]

Rest in peace absolutely legends, what an amazing group of people ❤️

[@rael1999]

Sorry to hear these dudes lost their lives in such tragic circumstances. Music has given me so much over the years and so it was so sad to hear a young up and coming band had everything taken away from them so early in life. Thoughts and condolences go out to their close friends and family at this very difficult time !

[@ethangalsworthy9729]

r.i.p still one of the best songs ever

[@rachlav]

found their music on spotify, loved it. wanted to research about them like i do when i find bands i like. ended up learning about the tragic accident. :(

[@MichaelSmith-tf6yd]

Two years gone today but the love will always flow. Thanks boys for everything

[@Mischievous-Meadz]

Rip still love your music guys xx

[@sandramulligan8860]

Love these guys! RIP think about you all the time. Great talent! xo

[@user-km2pn7br7k]

I still listen to their songs... it's amazing. so sad that I can't hear their more songs.. Rest in Peace.

[@thorshammer8979]

R.I.P

[@garchoom]

Let's SHARE their VIDEOS on FACEBOOK and everywhere else... Thanks for them

[@tadhg3]

I love this song. Almost in tears as I've just found out about them today. Forever young

[@ailenchappex6922]

I really love this music, it's just so perfect

[@waycnf7229]

If they hadn't gone away, they'd probably have 5 perfect albums out by now.

[@scam-proof2500]

I'll always be listening boys, much love 😥

[@patrickryan5570]

Great talent - I love indie music - it's unbelievable that they've all killed in a tragic accident - their first gig outside the UK and this shit happens - it's beyond crazy.... So sad.

[@markdanielhodkinson1977]

Listen this is my fave song ever I listen to it few times each day I so wished I had seen them live

[@darochavitor]

I cannot believe I discovered this band only last year... even though they have just a few songs, I simply love them!

[@smilytori]

Very sad way to discover such an amazing band. I can't imagine what their families are going through right now. I'm very sorry for their loss. That joy you can see in their eyes while they perform... Rest in peace, talanted musicians :(

[@weddinginvitationsdurban]

This is incredibly sad - I hadn't heard of them in South Africa but I love Indie Music. There's no doubt these boys were going places, great music! A sad loss - my condolences to their families.

[@lilystewart2062]

Bet they're jamming this in heaven

[@wegothostiles]

R.I.P may you all be in a better place. :(

[@mariaheather1262]

Absolutely heartbreaking to know that they are no longer with us ... Talented young musicians with so much to share ... Sadly being robbed of the chance !! RIP guys 😥

[@cameronchambers8435]

"Come home, I need you home" 😭

[@fayeknowles8245]

The guitar player river was my best friends brother😔

[@blackprimeminister]

God bless. I think about them, you know. I didn't know them, but I love them. We all do. They'll never be forgotten, I promise.

[@jerrymartorres6557]

R.I.P I've just discovered this amazing band after hearing about the tragic news. Even tho I've never heard of them before, watching this breaks my heart especially seeing how young and talented they were. Rock the heavens Viola Beach. 😔❤️

[@poppyhi_7462]

I discovered Viola Beach pretty recently when I watched Coldplay’s Glastonbury set from 2016, and they played one of their songs as a tribute. I absolutely love all of their music and I’m very grateful to have discovered the band. It’s so sad to hear what happened to them, RIP and thank you guys for making such amazing music ❤

[@hs_7889]

Just discovered this band after reading about the blossoms and then discovering them. Love their stuff, such a lot of talent they could’ve been huge. RIP

[@lottiesmith1532]

feeling very low tonight. life seems a bit better when i listen to u guys. hope u r rocking it up there, see u soon xxxx

[@lionscales]

I saw a quote from them saying that if you can't dance to it, start again. And they're bopping away whilst playing, clearly loving every beat. Sometimes you see bands who don't really get into the rhythm, and just stand there..

[@CaptainMuerta]

They were definitely some talent that left this earth wayyyyy too early. That drummer was a beast.

[@stevosteg1888]

I heard about the tragic accident in Sweden and to be honest never heard of the band before then.. I never even listened too them till absolute radio played daily in my work a song called boys that sing from this band a loved it instantly and then a started to listen more there songs and realised this is my sort band and sound then my fav band Coldplay did there lovely tribute and a then a realised this band where gonna be huge so sad Rip viola beach

[@moomin344]

The 'we made it boys' look at 3:21 gets me every time because they had. RIP ❤

[@AeroHybrid]

Too soon :'( I wanted to hear more from these up and coming guys

[@Mestizosteve]

Sadly I just recently heard of this band through their unfortunate death. I was never a talented musician in any sense, but any song I truly enjoy I envision myself on stage performing it while I'm listening to it trying to trudge though my own sad life. I've had this song on repeat for the past few days, wishing i was as talented as them, and it really has made my dull days a little brighter. Not worth the cost of talented young lives but if I ever had the chance to shake their hands and thank them I'd be honored to.

[@bobbylindsay1628]

This and boys that sing greatest songs I've ever heard FACT

[@lego2263]

I wish that I had found their music earlier, Rest In Paradise

[@LoganWindham]

RIP.

[@nikkilee2132]

hearing won't you come home will always and forever haunt me

[@Ken_Nicole]

Nikki Lee Fact

[@HawtButCold]

Heard about the accident but didn't bother to try and listen to their music but seen the coldplay tribute and i thought to myself, this song sounds class so i checked them out and have not been disappointed since, Rest in Peace.

[@lilywils]

this song completely defined my summer. so sad to know that they wont make more music to shape the summers to come. RIP

[@stephhenderson716]

I'm in tears, always loved this band and I'm absolutely devastated that these young musicians have been taken away from us. Rock it up with the angels

[@maxieTB]

Back again love this tune number 1 written all over it fantastic

[@MajorCitizen]

passion of the chorus sang, passion of the unity of making great music. never forgotten boys one love

[@Richie182z]

Watching this gets me every damn time.

[@kimhowlett8736]

Just fabulous boys....xx beyond wonderful 😍 ❤️ 😊 😀

[@WedgePee]

Nearly eight years! I was in Malta on half term when I heard the news. I heard these songs for the first time when I got back. They would’ve outshined everything else in the charts, then or now.

[@ZapperRS]

8 years since we lost this amazing band

[@alexsked5892]

I'm almost three times their ages, but I liked what I heard above. You can feel the energy and see they were enthusiastic guys. Hopefully, even younger musicians will pick up the baton and continue in the same vein. But right now I'm thinking of their parents, relatives and close friends in Warrington. God Bless.

[@JackClips9]

As a guitarist it pains me to look at the happiness on their faces when they are playing and to know they are dead. Huge loss may all the band and the manager rest in peace.

[@andersonmattos4608]

In 2017,listening this boy band and can't believe that all of them died.I'm so sad 😢.They were so great.If they were alive,they could make wonderful things and make history of music history.I started hear them in a radio in Brazil where I live