Wang Chung - To Live And Die In L.A.

Music video by Wang Chung performing To Live And Die In L.A.. (C) 1985 Geffen Records

[@Ulterior-Lead_99]

This is one of the most underrated songs and films of the 1980's.

[@robertwiegman1]

Totally. One of my film professors at USC showed it for Editing.

[@6blurs]

Uhh 2pac?

[@terriblejeep70]

I totally agree with you. I have the soundtrack and the movie.

[@bartscanland9415]

One of the very best chase scenes ever.

[@j.streets4199]

Facts

[@jadecryingwolf4085]

I am convinced that Wang Chung was placed on earth solely to make this song and to score this movie. I am so totally addicted to this song and movie.

[@ayndowney9401]

Me Too, totally addicted to the song and the movie!😊😊❤🎉

[@OneLaBonBon]

Me three!

[@richarddiaz1241]

Wow. A fellow Chungian. I was instantly transfixed by this entire soundtrack. The visuals and the music matched to an nth degree. Branding it’s indelible mark upon my memory and soul.

[@jenniferalpiner7974]

Oh the whole album a masterpiece

[@jenniferalpiner7974]

​@@richarddiaz1241well said

[@alf-erikritsland1051]

R.I.P. director William Friedkin; 1935-2023

[@327JohnnySS]

He was always on the edge, one of the best movies ever made with a soundtrack that was superior. The blues Brothers had a great soundtrack as well with more police cop cars in that get away vibe thingy. "Were going this way, and fix the cigarette lighter".

[@xILLxChronic]

Pretty sure that "Okay why don't we shoot?" At the beginning is his voice.

[@Burgmannn]

😪 Thank you for remembering the creative vision.

[@laural1784]

My favorite director

[@thevoid99]

respect. the man a masterpiece with this film as well as other classics such as "the french connection", "the exorcist", "sorcerer", and some late career gems in "bug" and "killer joe".

[@NHseacoast]

To Live and die in LA is probably the best and most underrated movie/song- almost Film Noir type movie of the 1980's.

[@RDeckardN6]

I agree. In my opinion it is a cult-movie of the '80s

[@jessepushor9967]

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[@buddywilliams5650]

I agree. I have the movie on right now.

[@michaelmoore1386]

Same Director that did The French Connection.

[@Oi325]

Any others that are like it?

[@Clark.Griswold]

Still one of the best soundtracks ever recorded to this day.

[@shetlandspecialized3989]

WildBill6942 wrong coast lol

[@libbyisadog]

Shetland Specialized lol are you referring to Miami Vice?

[@TREYCEMONE]

Yup, I still have the vinyl, and the movie

[@gene-grey]

🍺

[@tamjacobite4758]

Could not agree more with you! Great movie great sound track!

[@jkeegan154]

To Live And Die In LA is a such criminally underrated movie. Than and At Close Range.

[@ericshovelton5303]

+StabbingPrivateMellish damn right, possibly Walken at his menacingly best.

[@ericshovelton5303]

Should have read ''that and At Close Range'' Walken's in that one.

[@ericshovelton5303]

at his creepy alpha dog best in At Close Range. Plus you get to see a lot of the B list Brat Pac before they were big (Chrispen Glover, Charlie Sheen, the kid that always plaid the high pitched nerd...)

[@danbanks7930]

👍🍺

[@waitery]

Totally agree, love both!!

[@billthompson5644]

Why did the 80s have to end ? They were a BLAST.

[@cherylcreacy5278]

The government.

[@virginahorn9826]

I know

[@daveb6214]

They were definitely a blast , a lot better times , music , just better in everything.

[@scottfox7642]

I agree

[@JerodimusPrime]

They ended because people run out of cocaine :P

[@mikecotto1167]

If you lived in Los Angeles in the 80’s this film captured it perfectly. I’m not referring to the glitzy Los Angeles of the 80’s with the showtime Lakers and the bright lights of Los Angeles, it captured the Neo-noir atmosphere that most people who lived there remember. It showed you the dark and seedy side of the city from the cops POV. Truly one of the most underrated films of all time.

[@SuckaFREE2.0]

Thats how HOUSTON was in the 70’ 80’ and 90’s All the dope comes through us It wasn’t nothing to see the 5 oclock news and a “used car lot” was busted with 100 bricks and a bengal tiger in the back We had pablo dope, never seen fake money like this movie My town was shitty but everything was all good

[@jamescoleakaericunderwood2503]

Eric Underwood Class of 81 Downey High school CA ✌️ Yeah...I came across the Freeway Stranglers in 82 sitting at the bus stop on Lakewood Blvd Downey waiting to go to Seal Beach! To live and die in LA! San Gabriel Valley essay!

[@jamescoleakaericunderwood2503]

@@SuckaFREE2.0 Pablo Escobar's finest...all up and down the I-5 Corridor...you bet it ran through LA✌️

[@SuckaFREE2.0]

@@jamescoleakaericunderwood2503 LA…NY…HOU…FL When the dope is good the economy is good 🧃

[@thedudeabides2968]

I just saw Wang Chung in concert last weekend. They played this song & dedicated it to director William Friedkin. Sounded amazing!

[@lzv6990]

Nice! Where was this?

[@thedudeabides2968]

Saw them in Denver,Colorado@@lzv6990

[@freddefamily7426]

Denver

[@baxter6504]

The 80s had great movies that featured great soundtracks. Wang Chung's soundtrack is one of the most memorable.

[@betsybrains]

I used to buy movie soundtracks. Another hidden gem from then is Jerry Harrison's "Man With a Gun." I found it by reading the credits of Blue Moon Junction. That Jerry Harrison was a Talking Head!

[@richardl.5054]

Amazing to think that William Petersen starred in two quintessential '80s movies in consecutive years, To Live And Die In L.A. in 1985 and Manhunter in 1986, both of which also had killer soundtracks. The rest of the cast is incredible, too: Willem Dafoe, John Pankow, John Turturro, Dean Stockwell, even Jane Leeves in a bit part.

[@andrewgardner5678]

Both were directed by guys from Chicago which were William friedkin and Michael Mann.

[@jeffplissken8996]

The best part is that Petersen was basically just a theater guy before it, his only on screen role before this was just a bartender with one line in Thief, where he was just another guy that gets roughed up by James Caan. Next thing he’s playing a guy just as tough and cool as James Caan.

[@juliansmith4352]

Willem Dafoe is a fantastic movie villain in this cult classic

[@Oi325]

@@juliansmith4352 the only movie where he looks like a kid.

[@azimisyauqieabdulwahab9401]

Another neo Noir movies in 1980s including Body Heat, Tequila Sunrise, Sudden Impact (a Dirty Harry sequel & franchise), Mona Lisa, Blow Out, The Postman Always Rings Twice (remake), Thief, Manhunter (a Hannibal novel series to the big screen), The Untouchables (movie), Blood Simple, Angel Heart, 8 Million Ways To Die, D.O.A (Dead or Arrival), Blue Velvet, At Close Range, Black Rain, Against All Odds (a movie or soundtrack) & one the most noir science fiction movie in history Blade Runner.

[@QuirkyJewels]

Hands up if John Mulaney brought you here! 🖐 What a great song!

[@nicknroll3964]

This song time travels me to the 80's. Always loved this song.

[@QuirkyJewels]

@user-mw1lh9ed5u Oh, I would love to see him host the Oscars too! He's got such a fresh voice and quirky style of humour.

[@onionrovirosa]

palmtrees brought me here

[@TheMaryDoll]

👋

[@TheMaryDoll]

This music brings me back to being a little kid… carefree and excited about life❤

[@rogersachs9]

Nick and Jack are professional musicians and songwriters who really know what they're doing. They wrote the whole soundtrack in 1.5 weeks after just reading the script.

[@kidd_gallahad2512]

Even more mind-blowing was that Prince wrote the entire soundtrack to the original 1988 Batman with Michael Keaton in only 14 days. I never knew that this soundtrack was busted out in less than two weeks. There were giants in those days!!

[@annedonker4795]

amazing! My favorite movie for sure and the music really contributed

[@lolotaeja3911]

They continued in the LA music\film scene being extremely successful for many years

[@AllRequired]

@@lolotaeja3911 Another American success story centered around Britons.

[@rossdiamondthief6627]

William Petersen should’ve gotten an Oscar for his performance in this film

[@billiebobbienorton2556]

YUP!

[@gbonkers666]

that and Manhunter

[@sunshineholmes3487]

One of those actors who is almost always the best part of whatever he is in.

[@stewpacalypse7104]

Live and Die in LA was only his 2nd film and 1st real role! He should've been a huge star in the 80s & 90s. Most people never heard of him till CSI.

[@mysticmerman]

This should have been Wang Chung's biggest hit. It's their best work, by far. Happened a lot in the 80s. 🤔

[@hdthebarbarian]

It was their best hit in my opinion. And the movie was phenomenal

[@mysticmerman]

@@hdthebarbarian both underrated and nearly forgotten!

[@JB-ol1ib]

Agree .. Dance hall Days second

[@shawnn7502]

Definitely their best song.

[@jbeachboy100]

everybody have fun tonight and dance hall days were so catchy.

[@Davethreshold]

I hate, HATE to say this, but Rest In Peace, William Friedkin. Thank you for this WONDERFUL FILM. Barring a few musicals, it has the best soundtrack of all time!!

[@larkinh1]

Why do you hate to say it? Friedkin is one of the best all time filmmakers.

[@johnny07652]

amazingly underrated song by an amazingly underrated 80's band

[@markchristopher2signal2]

just saw them live at house of blues. my first time seeing them and really turned me into their music

[@johnny07652]

***** I grew up in the 80's and they never got as big as they should have based on how good they were. You are talking out your ass hen you say that I "don't know of them that well", you fucking little hipster douchebag.

[@QMPhilosophe]

+wildblue67 The movie was awesome. Probably the best soundtrack for any film...really added to the atmosphere of the film.

[@jwgreek8606]

Underrated movie too

[@rainmaker690]

+johnny07652 It truly is---this came out when I was in junior high, and I loved the unusual rhythm and beats of it. Always loved that slow thoughtful tune,and never understood why it didn't make the pop charts---I only heard it on a local rock station, interestingly enough. Didn't see the movie until years later because I didn't think it sounded all that interesting. In fact, the movie itself barely got noticed at the time---I only found out about from watching a Siskel & Ebert show at the time. After having seen it, I can say that it's a certified near classic, and it's nice to see that rep has grown over the years.

[@surfshack2]

A lot of my stoner friends back in the 80's used to bust my balls for liking these guys but i thought they made great music. Wang Chung was cool. That's what made the 80's great, a ton of great music and all of it was unique and different.

[@island661]

Like you can only like one genre of music. 😂 Simpletons...

[@TheFlyingBrain.]

And you were right. They were wrong. 😁🔥

[@billthompson5644]

He was just probably mad because he liked the song by The Weather Girls It's Raining Men.😃🙃🙃🤟👍

[@surfshack2]

@@billthompson5644 LOL

[@arnoldsherrill6305]

I remember one night as a operations sergeant acting as contract supervisor doing security in downtown Atlanta at the County government complex and I heard this song off in the distance while walking Patrol around the parameter at 1 a.m., with another officer and all of the sudden the lyrics made total sense you could change the city and it would still feel the same. I still get that feeling every time I hear it now and I've been retired since 2016

[@gustavoalmanza2673]

I live in Tulsa and I play this song anytime I drive at night

[@markgreene6349]

William Defoe's performance in this movie is just incredible.. the whole cast is perfect great underrated movie if you haven't seen it.. also one of the most realistic fight scenes I've ever seen

[@josesiliezar1758]

This masterpiece proves the 80s will never be equaled. Ever. 😎

[@johnmckeon4585]

One of the best driving chase scenes ever! .. Seriously, no extra effects other than editing....real drivers reals stunts, great sound.... It still gives me lovely anxiety...lol!

[@jaykay6387]

Totally agree. I think it is the best one ever. Of course, many had been done by then, Friedkin himself directed the famous French Connection, and Bullitt is well known but I think this one tops both of them. What puts it over the top is the acting of Peterson and Pankow in the cars, Peterson is out of his mind and Pankow is losing his shit in the back! You couldn't possibly ratchet the tension any higher, they had just killed a guy and are driving the wrong way down an LA freeway at rush hour, totally insane!

[@mosespray4510]

I saw this movie in the theater when it was new and have loved the song ever since. Watching the video now is like throwing back a couple of shots of pure 80's.

[@billiebobbienorton2556]

True dat ! ! !

[@WhyTheHorseface]

@@billiebobbienorton2556don’t say that

[@MrMister1227]

22 year old bearly discovered the movie last winter, I watched the movie 6 times in a week then a month later I drove to LA and revisited the film locations love this movie 💯

[@SunsetSideVet]

One of the most underated songs and movies of the 80s

[@recarn8]

I agree

[@Hot80s]

not the song the movie

[@cluelessbeekeeping1322]

This is the very best Wang Chung song.

[@daweller]

besides ' Let's Go '

[@suerain5925]

Oscar quality even for William Friedkin, love this damn movie! Beautiful William Dafoe!

[@mkatepaski9947]

I heard this on the radio in 85 and immediately got the cassette. Beautiful song. Thanks mulaney

[@mkatepaski9947]

And of course Wang chung

[@pjc4425]

Best car chase scene ever

[@thomassharoniard4629]

this part is so so moving : I wonder why we waste our lives here When we could run away to paradise But I am held in some invisible vice And I can't get away To live and die in L.A.

[@walterpewen7903]

One of the finest pieces of music concerning LA ever made. It helps to be a native. The surreal love/hate things people have about Los Angeles are unprecedented regarding practically any other city on earth. Intense, yet full of light. Deception and recovery. It all goes on.

[@bash8257]

Maybe except NYC

[@vayabroder729]

The soundtrack is a MASTERPIECE.

[@MultiMrMiles]

80s was true livin....all else cant compare.....NEVER forget!

[@poopoolettuce6511]

80s is alright 90s is better but its ur opinion

[@TheGreatAlan75]

The 80's was far better for pop music . Movies too . Not even close . Pop music in the 90's was awful. There was no pop in the 90's even half as cool as new wave or synth pop . This is beyond dispute

[@MultiMrMiles]

very true

[@evehowarth4704]

MultiMrMiles I agree 100% with you the 80s was definitely good living.good music and lots of fun

[@stepasidebutch9928]

Revisit the film. It is an absolute classic, not meant for an 8 year old.

[@cherylcreacy5278]

Watching it now!

[@whoknew2273]

We all did it lol

[@33Luger]

Top 10 Crime Movie.

[@xhris420]

Your taste is out your ass.

[@aeroman568]

@@xhris420 lay off the laundry detergent buddy, shits not good for you

[@billsuszynski6549]

One of my all-time favorite 80's movies. That car chase scene rivals The French Connection. Goddamn I miss the 80's.........

[@garyalcorn192]

The French Connection {1971} and The Seven Ups {1973} had Great Car Chases and both had the late great Roy Scheider before he did Jaws. RIP Roy (1932-2008} Great Actor always missed.

[@slideryt]

Car chase is 2nd only to Bullitt.

[@torreador1972]

William Friedkin.

[@RDeckardN6]

@@slideryt Let's not forget "Vanishing point" although it was made in the '70s.

[@matthewwicinski4968]

Soundtrack makes this one of the best flicks to come out of Hollywood. Totally underrated on both film and score counts.

[@jeffcostello9641]

Definitely among the best cop movies of the 80s!!

[@johncastillo5462]

YEAH I AGREE THANKS FOR YOUR VIEWPOINT

[@andrewgardner5678]

Jeff Costello I agree.

[@MindBat]

Undeniably.

[@RDeckardN6]

True !

[@roncassudy2200]

Jeff C.What about the car chase??One of the best ever.Only McQueen"s in Bullit was better!!I know u remember that one!!

[@TheDontflinch]

The choice of bass notes in the "Is this the room I'll live my life forever?" are perfection.

[@paulisaacson5644]

Saw this movie in the 80's while in LA. Didn't know Wang Chung did this song. Can't stop listening.

[@hobo1452]

To this day, this is my "benchmark" album to play when I want to show off the sound of my stereo system. It is, IMHO, one of the best sounding recordings ever made. The sonic range that it covers will really put a system through it's paces.

[@jessepushor9967]

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[@josephfoster6313]

Tried it myself and I wholly concur! Excellent! Easily one of the best soundtracks of all time. Especially enjoy "Dance Hall Days".

[@RiccardoMoretti]

One of my favorites movies, I watch it once in a year and I never get bored.

[@jimthompson973]

Yep. Thank GOD for DVDs.

[@RDeckardN6]

Me too !!

[@jenniferr9624]

One of my favorites too. 👍

[@arnoldsherrill6305]

This movie is so good as it is I hope no one comes up with the idea of doing a remake of this., sometimes the best thing you can do is just leave it as it is. This movie is so rewatchable it's actually frightening because it always feels like you've watched it for the first time and the soundtrack itself is just perfect they knocked it out of the park even now in 2021 when I hear the theme from this I get pumped

[@jong2368]

I remember watching this movie at the theater. It was mesmerizing then, and still is.

[@TimothyGrove-ky6qu]

Best song these guys ever did. By far. That vibe on the fadeout…..

[@chrisarmstrong3666]

One of my favorites. It's the soundtrack for LA❤

[@cassola99]

Willem never disappoints. Great under rated movie

[@jessepushor9967]

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[@juliansmith1951]

@@jessepushor9967He can portay a great movie villian as raven in streets of fire and this movie cause when he portray the villian he has no equal

[@scottdouglasmaclachlan4792]

Man, those years were killer. I was playing clubs on the Strip, while my wife's boss (Lennon-esque guy at the beginning of this) signed these guys to Geffen, and this tune (especially the intro) still gives me goosebumps!

[@thelasthourgetready]

One of the best car chase scenes which is also underrated. Plus people also forget John Turturro was great in this too not just Dafoe and Petersen.

[@DJAvalonArizona]

I agree with everyone here. Brilliant song, album, and movie. Hugely underrated.

[@CRITTERBUSTERS]

Wang Chung done an excellent job with the soundtrack for this movie (which is great cop thriller I might add) and this song still holds up very well for me, I always listen to it when driving past the beach, it has a dark yet cool vibe that i can't quite explain, I think Atmospheric is the best way I can put it.

[@SevenFootPelican]

Peffectly described. "Dark yet cool vibe that I can't quite explain". I know what you mean. A lot of 80's crime movies have perfect soundtracks that capture that feeling. I've been listening to a lot of Howard Jones recently, and he's kind of the same way.

[@mguevarra61]

I think that this film might have a cult following.

[@ararespeciesauthenticity5281]

It's literally one of the most played songs in spotify account. Addicting.

[@leeving2999]

Damn good movie made epic via soundtrack . That car chase was amazing .

[@christopherwalker5878]

Couldn't agree more! Awesome film!

[@wesbervig1054]

I have to admit that all the things he did on duty as a secret service agent required no bravery at all, but off duty jumping off that bridge required all the bravery on the world. What a brave man.

[@leeving2999]

Wes Bervig that is one thing in life I can not do . I would be the one person out of thousands that had the damn accident . His character , hmmm, ok . I think that is when people really started noticing Willem Dafoe though . Perfectly creepy .

[@wesbervig1054]

Terrorist Death to America, Israel, and all the enemies of lslam! Secret Service agent I understand. You and I are going to go downstairs and have a little talk. Secret Service agent thinking to himself Actually I dont understand. But you and I are going to go downstairs and have a little talk anyway.

[@leeving2999]

Wes Bervig lol .Back when the Secret Service were portrayed differently .

[@shwesq]

William Petersen's Smith & Wesson Model 19 is pretty cool, much classier than the Glocks law enforcement carries today!

[@c62west]

There's so much to be said here concerning the Glock (or semiauto) vs. revolver issue. However, specifically, on class/classiness or sartorial qualities of the two guns, the Smith and Wesson Model 19 is the obvious choice. Yves Saint Laurent said it best: "Fashion fades, style is eternal."

[@shwesq]

@@c62west So in other words, are you saying that Glocks are to guns what polyester leisure suits were to clothes?

[@c62west]

@@shwesq Yes. That's accurate and concise.

[@shwesq]

@@c62west I just noticed that this video runs 3:57! Is there a message for those who have bad taste in guns?

[@melodylogan9356]

CSI: Las Vegas will never look the same again 😍 Never knew this was him!

[@victoriavonschantz2761]

Thanks John! A blast from the past. I forgot how much I like this song!

[@sj8801]

What a brilliant song. It's got everything you want from a classic 80's soundtrack. There's good music being made today, but it's not popular at all. In the 80's, brilliant music made it into the mainstream constantly. Stuff like this is just so timelessly cool and tasteful.

[@philipgentry4956]

you are right! Underated music

[@SevenFootPelican]

I agree. It's perfect. It's got that grittyness to it. Raw, rugged feel. But also a tint of flamboyance. It's perfect.

[@RexKarrs]

Made a pretty good beer commercial, too.

[@slideryt]

Love the sinister feel of it in parts balanced with a kind of forlorness

[@jonnielsen9001]

Absolutely right I can remember songs from the 70,s but I can’t remember who I just listened to last year. And I don’t have dementia , just saying I like the new songs that are out there but for me I will never forget the 70,s and 80,s .👍👍👍👍

[@habovay3]

This is a great video. Love the Friedkin cameos. After a decade-long slump, this film was his critical comeback but, sadly, not a financial one. Still, not every director has four masterpieces (French Connection, Exorcist, Sorcerer, To Live and Die) in their filmography, not to mention an Oscar on the mantle. That's achievement enough for a seat on the Hall of Fame express. Nowadays, the man successfully directs operas!

[@davehightower1851]

such a bad ass song....that went with a bad ass movie. Underrated movie

[@michaelb41]

Awesome movie! Wm Petersen proved himself to be among the best actors ever!

[@wickedout2010]

This movie is a true classic. This song is awesome.

[@jeffsullivan2044]

An awesome movie with an iconic song. You just can't ask for better than that. These guys put out awesome hits throughout the 1980s. One after the other. God, I'm so glad I was in my 20s in the 1980s...... Would not trade that for anything!

[@markjohnson3093]

This!

[@whysoblutube]

“Right there, fella!” I have the vinyl of this Soundtrack - the film is one of the best of the. 80’s.😎

[@Alprazolam08]

The most underrated movie of the '80s and one of my favorites of all time!

[@evannewbold472]

I miss the 80's

[@scottfox7642]

Me too

[@MrKfq269]

Everyday. The best time in all of human history.

[@otismurphy4428]

Me three : - ) ...

[@jef6080]

In the heat of the day Every time you go away I have to piece my life together Every time you're away In the heat of the day In the dark of the night Every time I turn the light I feel that God is not in heaven In the dark of the night The dark of the night I wonder why I live alone here I wonder why we spend these nights together Is this the room I'll live my life forever I wonder why in LA To live and die in LA I wonder why we waste our lives here When we could run away to paradise But I am held in some invisible vise And I can't get away To live and die in LA If I let myself go And for where I just don't know I'd maybe hit some cold new river That led out to the sea An unknown sea I'd either swim or I'd drown Or just keep falling down and down I think its that, that makes me quiver Just to keep falling down Down, down, down I wonder why I live alone here I wonder why we spend these nights together Is this the way I'll live my life forever I wonder why in LA To live and die in LA In every word that you say I feel my freedom slip away I feel the bars come down around me And I can't get away I can't get away I wonder why I live alone here I wonder why we spend these nights together Is this the room I'll live my life forever I wonder why in LA To live and die in LA I wonder why we waste our lives here When we could run away to paradise But I am held in some invisible vise And I can't get away To live and die in LA I can't get away To live and die in LA I can't get away To live and die in LA I can't get away To live and die in LA I can't get away To live and die in LA

[@shandanaa.durrani131]

Great lyrics!!

[@diaphanouswaffle]

Thanks for typing out the lyrics-I can make most of them out, but there were a few lines I couldn’t discern. Much appreciated :)

[@sandrasanders706]

One of the most underrated films and theme songs ever!!

[@waxworksmedia5820]

DURAN DURAN and WANG CHUNG can sleep easy - both did AMAZING title tracks to films in '85!!!!!!!!

[@jessepushor9967]

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[@diaphanouswaffle]

Do you mean Duran Duran’s “View To A Kill” for the James Bond film of same name ? Dig that tune.

[@waxworksmedia5820]

@@diaphanouswaffle Yes, both top-drawer title songs from 1985!

[@azimisyauqieabdulwahab9401]

Including Notorious

[@1999year]

Beautiful song in all senses! Such a masterpiece.

[@327JohnnySS]

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[@drlarrymitchell]

Wang Chung ain't nuthin' ta fuck with.

[@ahundredpercentprosperous4222]

One of my all time fav movies. Great story, cool 80's soundtrack, nonstop action, and easily the best, most nerve wracking car chase since Bullitt in 1968! Remember seeing this when it was new in the theater, and yes it was in L.A. (well LA county anyhow lol) As for Wang Chung......... "Like your work!" 👍

[@kurtkensson2059]

Cool thing about the car chase is that they were actually going in the right direction, and all the other cars on the freeway were going in the wrong direction.

[@odiemodie1]

Such nostalgia... I remembered ramping up this song along with the soundtrack of Miami Vice while cruising the city streets and boulevards in my then '74 Ford Gran Torino at night... The 80's was and still the best.

[@SevenFootPelican]

God I love this comment... I miss the gritty 80's.. I love all gritty crime films during that period of time, including the over-the-top ones like Scarface.

[@1954Stevied]

Wang Chung sightings are as rare as a left-handed Steinberger bass.

[@memberofthetribe1]

I was never a Wang Chung fan, but I could listen to this song again and again. One of my all time favorites.

[@joshjnp8900]

Everybody Wang Chung tonight! Love my city L.A.! This movie is the best crime film of all time. For the kiddies who love Grand Theft Auto games. Thank this film.

[@android72]

Literally just saw them play live hours ago... I got lucky and had the chance to meet them. Words cannot explain how much I love this song and the band for putting on an amazing fucking show. It seems a member was missing but they had Nick Van Eede and it was fucking amazing. I honestly screamed so hard when they played this song lol

[@williammarine9331]

I have always loved this song and the movie

[@kevinready8675]

What a killer movie and a kick ass sound track it rates high all time for soundtracks.

[@MaximumEfficiency]

hi

[@dp7534]

Man- grew up with this song in the 80’s - just heard it again tonight I’m 55 - what genius ! I loved it then as much as I love it now!,

[@ottofifita2914]

Love the catchyness.

[@brigidaneves6378]

Chris Cornell brought me here and i'm laughing so hard . This is hilarious! Remember with a smile on your face not a weight in your heart. How a complete stranger can be a friend is a mistery for the ages. It was the power of his music, though. Loud love, baby🤗 Thank you, Chris

[@undergroundcactus]

This movie scared the shit out of me 25 years ago. Shot guns to the face and the hero gets blown away, raw shit. Watched it a few months ago and it still holds up as being an original.

[@johnherne8489]

I'll definitely check it out. I didn't find out until recently that William Friedkin was the director and the movies I've seen of his are really good, like Exorcist and Bug.

[@TheGreatAlan75]

Thanks for giving away the ending . Ever heard of a spoiler alert ??

[@bobert8618]

@@TheGreatAlan75 Who's the hero to you?

[@bobert8618]

Really

[@orincottman36]

2pac brought me hear but now I gotta watch this movie But movie is called title of song right???n

[@trixiekatz883]

I put myself through college in the mid-eighties by working in the college print shop using an offset printing press. When this movie came out, it added some real glamour and excitement to the job. The print forgery scene with Willem Dafoe is still one of my favorite scenes in any movie. Never tried forging money, though . . .

[@michaelsiebert1874]

echt cool - super sound zum Film!!!!!!!!!

[@stevegant7286]

One of the greatest soundtracks for a movie! The Soundtrack was just as great as the movie!

[@jackofblades8761]

RIP William Friedkin :(

[@Neil_McCauley_]

Great song, great movie.

[@terrymanning2285]

A great movie. Willem Defoe was great.

[@Seekq]

Back in 1985, “To Live and Die in L.A.” narrowly missed the top 40, peaking at No. 41 on the Billboard Hot 100. Good movie to watch back then it a a blast driving with the t-tops off in the city.

[@skinzz2573]

Its so nice to know other people love this song and movie as much as I do!! This is one of my favorites. William L and Dafoe are superb in this! Liked a couple of Wang Chung songs before, but the whole soundtrack is just fantastic. I never get tired of listening to it!! This is the kind of stuff that made the 80's (for me) the greatest decade!

[@jedi1967]

Great movie. Love the ending. Directed by the great William Friedkin. The Exorcist and French Connection are on his belt for director...

[@abcdggd1943]

他們的歌裡我最愛這首，超級神曲

[@cjbarash3819]

I had forgotten how cool this song is. Love it! Thanks John Mulaney ❤

[@RavenHouseMystery]

Great song and the whole film soundtrack was awesome. I can't believe how young William Petersen and Willem Dafoe look.

[@lwc2009]

movie + soundtrack = matchless performances..... sadly, they don't make 'em like this anymore...

[@razorcatshark3223]

Used to love to jog to this album (on a Walkman!) and, although running may be a thing of the past, my crush on William Petersen persists 😉

[@BoilersRock]

Great movie, great song.

[@Alanb_69]

Great movie with one of the greatest car chase scenes, great song!

[@robertoamorico2151]

Great Movie one of the best of 80 and beyond

[@chrismr368]

A seventies film at heart as you'd expect from William Friedkin, but wrapped in an 80s aesthetic. Stunning. Interesting that both this and Wolfgang Petersen's sublime In The LIne of Fire both featured the then dual roles of the Secret Service - presedential protection and anti-counterfeiting. The latter remains with the treasury but the Service is now part of the DHS.

[@Ves93]

I'm not American, I was born in the early 90's, I've never even visited America - and yet I feel like the 80's were an absolute blast!

[@user-ih6cs5xo9y]

Born in 83 yes it was

[@dmainfla]

Back in 1987, I paid about $22 for this CD when it first came out. I'd do it again!! Still one my favorite soundtracks of all time!

[@billmurray7473]

Rest In Power 😇 William Friedkin.

[@James-nl6fu]

When your heart ❤️ is dead and alive 💔 at the same time. I love ❤️ this film so much ❤️.

[@LeDisGoFreak77]

Pure 80's contemporary pop/rock at it's best, takes me back to the good ol' days of the golden age of modern contemporary music. I ❤️ Wang Chung. 😌💭🎶🎧🎹🎸🥁🎷🎸🎶🥰🥰🥰