My Playlist: Vince Clarke 💿

Synth-pop pioneer and 80s music icon Vince Clarke sits down with Steve Denyer to pick his personal playlist of songs, chat about his career with Depeche Mode and Erasure, and discuss what's next for the revolutionary songwriter 💿
Note: This special was recorded before Vince Clarke's wife Tracey Martin passed away, all of our thoughts at Virgin Radio are with Vince and his family.
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[@user-xt8km1dh4q]

I hope that Vince is surrounded by loved ones and friends at the moment, after the terribly sad recent passing of his Wife. He's been an inspiration to me since childhood. 💓

[@nigeltrigger4499]

100%

[@Fenisulven]

❤

[@mrblf652]

He is one of the best musician from the 80's and 90"s.

[@danielcubides5170]

This man only needed a syntethizer to make a worldwide hit. Founding a successful band it's already quite a challenge but this man gave birth to THREE of the most popular synthwave acts in history, nobody else can do that

[@patrickscreativeshack]

And probably no one would give him the chance today. :/

[@jimlindholm1760]

plus The Assembly

[@unclethomas64]

Vince Clarke is definitely one of the Greatest Synthesizer Users on this Planet.

[@waitingforthenight96]

Vince Clarke is a legend 🎹🔌⚡ Depeche Mode Yazoo, Erasure 🖤

[@Andreaux]

And all the people he has inspired to create music, including me.... I'll be forever grateful for that.

[@shafieklevy3175]

He is the most talented musician of our time.

[@jeshkam]

​@@shafieklevy3175Prince and his fans would disagree.

[@custardtart1312]

@@jeshkambore off.

[@jeshkam]

@@custardtart1312 Excuse me, please?

[@gibbo6985]

He's so down to earth yet an absolute music legend. Bless you Vince.

[@rochi5]

A musical genius and class act. So humble. Love his work and talent. Very gifted and a legend.

[@truthministry.]

Considering how talented, and what he's done for electronic music, he's so modest and humble.

[@chrisb3967]

What are humble man Vince Clark is, no pretentions just a fabulous musician and humble person, absolutely unique. Truly one of the greats of pop music along with David Bowie and Brian Eno. And he hails Philip Glass as a genius. This is an absolute top guy.

[@Acoustic-Rabbit-Hole]

I was thinking that his instrumental, 91 Steps, may have been influenced by Phillip Glass. The literally odd tine signature of 7/8ths, and the hypnotic overlapping of repeating figures.

[@bwuh]

My thoughts are with Vince, Oscar, and Tonya during this incredibly difficult time.

[@skylarzoom3568]

yes

[@turnerthemanc]

So sad to hear about Vinces Wife passing. He's made a lot of people happy and the pair of them deserved such a better outcome in their later years.

[@LADYDOBBS67]

So very true 😢

[@yoyu_g]

We love Vince Clarke, he is a music legend ♡

[@hughgrection5674]

Legend. Gave us Depeche Mode, effectively helping shape electronica for years to come. Best wishes to Vince and his loved ones ❤

[@DavidBrown-bs7gg]

And Yazoo, and Erasure. Total legend

[@AnnesleyPlaceDub70]

You're a great man, Vince Clark. Music is blessed to have you. 👊🏼❤👊🏼

[@micheldm4331]

My sincerest condolences to Vince and familiy.

[@chrisrand5185]

Great to see Vince but so sad to hear his news, our thoughts are with him. I haven't seen him since the summer of 1976 when he left school to work at the dairy. I stayed on to fail my A levels!

[@jumofi]

I am a massive fan of Vince since the early Depeche Mode days. Spreak & Spell is my favorite album. He also did a wonderful job with Andy in Erasure!

[@StratsRUs]

Vince is magnificent.

[@PerriePhillips]

🦇🌹As we all know Vince is great in a group, but his solo work is also phenomenal. He's not afraid to move sonically into uncharted territory.

[@gazwandsoxthedog5111]

Vince and Andy - I have to say THE best duo of my generation in my humble opinion. All the very best to you both, and long may you continue to perform and entertain us.

[@NXGamer]

Such a terrible time for Vince and his family, my condolences to all his family and the terrible loss of his Wife, R.I.P. Tracy Hurley-Martin

[@davidedmunds]

Vince, such a magical man and his amazing music has painted the decades of my life with such pleasure.

[@jaimesagastibeltza8002]

11:42 Better than Netflix, This is what I am.!!! Respect

[@jasonbarron3047]

Sending both you and Oscar all the love in the world Vincent. I lost my partner last July so I know exactly how you are feeling my friend.just look after yourself vince and be there for young Oscar cos he's going to need you so much more than you know now pal. I know it feels like you won't ever get over it and I'd be a liar if I told you you will, but you don't you just learn to live with it, it is different when you lose your life partner as apposed to losing a relative I dunno it just feels much deeper and more personal vince. Just give yourself time and remember the good times you Oscar and Tracy shared and you will learn to smile again in time I absolutely promise you x stay beautiful vince I send you and Oscar and the rest of the family all my heartfelt love mate xx jason

[@oldraver9644]

An Incredible Man ❤️

[@garyfowkes8794]

Sorry to hear your sad news Vince God bless 🙏

[@user-fy2nd2yo9u]

Respect.

[@liverpoolpictorial]

I like how Vince started off guarded and slowly warmed to Steve when he realised Steve knew his stuff about Vince's career.

[@peternagy-im4be]

Vince always seems guarded.

[@nintendocove]

A true legend. Thoughts are with you Vince. ❤

[@dep1001]

Gotta love Vince! #LEGEND

[@lovesavesthedaylovesavesth5498]

His remix of Happy Mondays is the best .

[@sarahdisco-dolly1150]

Blue Savannah is a wonderful song

[@jasonbarron3047]

Listen to their self titled album Erasure it's one of the most beautiful albums ever made and erasure at their very best x

[@marktodd7397]

Blue Savannah and Sometimes are my favorites, absolutely brilliant.

[@srd911]

One of the most important people in the history of proper British Pop music...imagine founding Depeche Mode, The Assembly, Yazoo and Erasure....so humble though that he won't think of it like that...top bloke too.

[@KDEADS]

Great song writer and synth legend. Thanks for the music.

[@jonteuber7643]

Wonderful interviewer and compelling understanding of Vince

[@karbritt]

What a great interview

[@TheSudsy]

Wow, I first heard New Life at the school dinner time club 1981, I was 12/13. Thought wtf is that, that is amazing. Who is this - asked the DJ.....went to see DM at Birmigham last week for the 5th time - 43 years after hearing them for the first I am still besotted. I know VC left the Mode very early but still - Thank you Vince for my love affair with 80's Music.

[@trkelly7792]

New life did it for me too! Aged 11

[@anthonyheathcote1932]

All the great 80s bands and records =vince Clarke

[@ianfielding6840]

My deepest condolences to vince and family so sorry to hear what happened you are truly loved by everyone all of the fans. God bless you Vincent

[@brancothiel1025]

00:30:13 "SONG TO THE SIREN" Songwriter: Tim Buckley. Poet: Larry Beckett. Release: "Starsailor" LP (1970-11). Most popular cover: "This Mortal Coil" (an Ivo Watts-Russell project). Release: "It'll End in Tears" LP (1984-10-01).

[@jimlindholm1760]

The GOAT. So sad to hear about your loss.

[@RTK171]

A shy man any totally devoid of ego and considering he is a synth genius is quite unusual. So Sad about his wife. 😔 Hope he is ok

[@maxmooney]

Goldenboy featuring Miss Kittin - Rippin Kittin is a must listen!

[@strangemalcolm1509]

Vince has been a musical hero of mine for many many years. Great interview. ive always wanted to sit with Vince and ask him questions and this interview pretty much asks everything I would ask him. Really enjoyed this.

[@LADYDOBBS67]

Thanks for this great interview 👍 Vince has always been my musical hero, and I got to tell him in person a few years ago ❤ rest in peace tracy 🙏 💔💔

[@dancemusicorganisation]

Absolute legend and phenomenal musician - very few could write songs, play keyboards and program hardware quite like Vince. Thanks for so much amazing music. 😍👌

[@Themanchesteranthems]

Brilliant interview. Loved the interviewer. And Vince is such a cool Guy.

[@johnreid9959]

Since this was filmed I understand Vince wife has passed away I’m sorry to hear this

[@hajnalkarakaczki5104]

❤❤❤Vince

[@mehere3013]

inVINCEable clark

[@F242]

Thank you for all of your work Vince... your music has helped pick up my life when I needed it. Good memories... Steve thanks for the interview.

[@jannarkiewicz633]

I was walking on a street in Mountain View, California likely around 2010 and a convertible drove by blaring "Blue Savanah." I'm not a car buy but I was like "Epic song." I was in Quezon City last year an this DJ (hip girl around 30) was playing songs outside TGI Fridays and played "Blue Savanah." I was blown away. I doubt she was born in 1990 when "Blue Savanah" came out. Epic song.

[@shine01120]

Thoughts are with Vince and his family. I would love to hear a reworked version of Loveboat using the Erasure sound we all know.

[@halfordslain7477]

Met him four times. Very nice bloke. Down to earth. Very sad about his wife😒💙

[@christopherlockett2148]

Great respectfully interview, thank you for the great music and memories Vince, 80's music will always be relevant ❤❤

[@earthwalker007]

The assembly ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I made a tribute CD of my own music and brought it to one of your Erasure live shows in Manchester Vince ... But too scared to throw it up onto the stage for you 😊

[@meetmobility]

Bit of a Blue Peter interview style he has there. Vince is a legend though. To step back from DM just as they were taking off must have been a tough decision but it shows that Vince was always focused on writing.

[@MadderMel]

Sad to hear that ! I was more into guitar bands at the time , I was never into these bands , when you get older and more mature you understand that Vince along with others are trailblazers and absolute legends who have stood the test of time !

[@PatrickGalbraith]

I'd love to hear a dream band of Vince and Alan Wilder collaborating. I wonder if they ever have...

[@EuropopTop]

Thank you Steve for these excellent interviews. I watched the Pete Waterman and Phil Harding vids recently and they were very interesting. You have a great voice also!

[@johncarroll5178]

In the thumbnail, Vincent looked like that guy with the pitchfork in the American Gothic painting. Uncanny.

[@ultramet]

My deepest sympathies to his Vince and his family during this period of immense loss.

[@Erasuretribute]

Great interview. We were at the gig too. Fantastic night

[@AndrewLeSynt]

Vince "Legend" Clarke

[@steg-gd2jv]

vince always has a lovely smile , Good luck to him

[@JennyTaalia]

Really great interview.

[@andrius.b]

Vinc, best wishes ❤from 🤝 🇱🇹 Lithuania

[@hoisin75]

Mine and lot of people here’s heroes. So sorry to Vince for the tragic loss in his personal life

[@rdubb77]

18:30 I could hear Roy Orbison singing Blue Savannah! 🤯

[@pablofrediani2348]

Vince un gran músico y compositor

[@balazspandi9782]

Legend!

[@guinnessharvey4476]

This man is my electronica life soundtrack:)

[@Dx-ep8hm]

Dear Vince so sorry, I keep you in my prayers and your family.

[@kevinrichards8119]

I feel vince’s boredom during this interview...SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT HIS WIFE....

[@kevga2758]

Thank you both, great stuff

[@georgecunningham2191]

God bless Vince. Genius.

[@user-dx3ph1jy6y]

Человек - Глыба ❤

[@Shuggie656]

Hi too virgin out there ..vince your a talent off a person. Heard so much proud what you have achieved by yourself. Loved the alf album and upstairs at Erics x and my first Album by Earsure wonder land just fantastic Album. Would you ever consider too join Depeche Mode again.?

[@EtsiJuuret]

Mart laughing at that idea.

[@user-ck3lm8kp9z]

Gutted for Vince, RIP

[@MrPomelo555]

The interviewer was great in The Big Bang Theory. His American accent seemed so authentic. 😂

[@greyroom6730]

Thank you for this!!!!

[@andyracksthecams]

Thank you.

[@owenfitzgerald8944]

That presenter is so boring, it's like he's reading off a checklist. His upbeat persona doesn’t exactly ring through either. Vince Clarke is great to hear, an amazing talent and had written so many great songs, groups and collaborations. Brilliant.

[@halfordslain7477]

Alison Moyet is twice the singer Adele is...

[@Sotangy247]

Synth god alert!!

[@maxmooney]

Steve’s energy and knowledge make him such a great interviewer

[@SamLowryDZ-015]

Couldn't say This Mortal Coil or name the singer.

[@maxmooney]

@@SamLowryDZ-015 brain farts happen but yeah

[@ehenyor]

He seemed too energetic given Vince's recent loss.

[@maxmooney]

@@ehenyor perhaps but I’m not sure how I would behave meeting my heroes

[@Acoustic-Rabbit-Hole]

Vince Clarke is a real trooper: “I don’t really care for Madonna.”

[@allanchanhom7879]

Sad news, for me to hear... But great for me, is that You, Vince; seem so untouched, I mean, you've always seemed to be like this...

[@THEOLDMOVIESHACK]

Pete Shelley Homosapian ....haven't played that for years. Got the 12" up in the loft somewhere

[@canturgan]

It would be nice if he rejoined Depeche Mode. Sorry to hear about his wife. Bad things happen to good people.

[@22bk113]

He doesn’t write jingles for 14 yr olds.. he writes life experiences

[@skyhawk747]

Condolences to Vince and his family, very sad. Vince is not the easiest guy to interview but the interviewer was a bit shite at times... Still a good interview though. The ultimate synth band would be Vince Clarke, Andy McCluskey, Paul Humphreys, Andy Wilder, Vangelis and Karl Bartos :-)

[@modeloco]

❤

[@kevga2758]

Vince , that's So funny...my dad's sold things

[@dr.brianjudedelimaphd743]

He needs to to form a new band with Alan Wilder

[@metaphy]

Yes, they would make amazing songs

[@Kickingit06]

Depeche Mode turned down Only You. Daniel Miller turned down Only You. One wonders how it would've went for Vince had those record publishers not been around.

[@michaelklit7799]

She sure is.

[@ka5269]

Stock questions and answers

[@henrikrdstherchristie9553]

He absolutely loves "The" Mortal Coil. He's a bit of a joke, this presenter. Like the LOL uncle trying to prove he's streetwise. Tried to play "Song to the Siren", there is indeed a commercial. For Norwegian beef. Hang loose.

[@flygrace]

WHERE ARE THE SONGS?

[@flygrace]

@jupiter7627 I'm asking about Vince's choices, which are neither played in this video nor listed underneath.

[@navarredr]

Where is this mysterious VC playlist?