World Party - Way Down Now

[@tertis74]

R.I.P Karl Wallinger. Thank you for the music.

[@zoidwuddie]

We lost Karl on March 10, 2024. His music lives on - what a talented musician. RIP Karl and thanks for the music and memories...

[@foureyedchick]

​@@selflesswill As Yoko Ono said about John Lennon: "When he was alive, he was with me part of the time. Now, that he died, he is with me all of the time.".

[@ronaldnock9666]

Karl is the best!

[@jameslambert4691]

RIP Karl. Rocked my world since I was 16 and I'm 54 now

[@drummer083]

One of the few musicians I can honestly say changed my life. RIP Karl, your music will stay alive within us all.

[@dantimber]

This song occupies a sad but special time in my heart. Thank you Karl.

[@salcircelli]

I am 69 and when I play my guitar along with the band, I feel like I'm in my 20's again. I love this song and this band!

[@JT-cf7dq]

BOOYAAA!;)

[@kirstendieker8757]

Love it, Sal! I think being or feeling old has little to do with chronological age but rather a certain state of mind. Sadly, it's one some inhabit as early as their teens, while others such as yourself (and me too!) will hopefully never experience it--even if we're lucky to hit 100!

[@tmat1769]

Your 20s must have rocked. How are your 70s gonna be?

[@michaelross1339]

65. On the 12 string right now.

[@caribouwho]

nice

[@stevegozdecki8352]

So sad to hear of Karl's passing. Loved your work with both "W" bands. Be at peace, and thank you for all the music big and small

[@billnelson6980]

RIP, Karl. Loved your music.

[@KOSMICKEN09]

Especially this song 😊

[@johngeoffrion4590]

First time this song hit my car stereo I had to pull over. Bought the album the next day. RIP, Karl, and thanks.

[@jameslambert4691]

Me too!

[@lenurban]

I bought it too. This particular song did it for me. So sad to hear he passed. I cranked this .

[@skylolo99]

Godspeed Karl. Thank you for writing some of the coolest songs around.

[@sheldontapp3769]

The album Goodbye Jumbo is a absolute gem. A must have album.

[@benwillis124]

In my top 5

[@sheldontapp3769]

​You obviously have great taste in music.

[@colinwilliams553]

That album should be rerealeased,remastered and repackage ASAP❤!!

[@MplsTodd]

This song is such a gem! Back in ‘90 when it came out, it just resonated perfectly-the driving beat & the lyrics of frustration. Still such an apt song to today, as are many of Karl’s songs. RIP Karl-I’m so glad to have seen you a couple times and will always enjoy your timeless music!

[@reedlibros9636]

I had this on vinyl album in the eighties. I didn't know anyone who listened to world party but at the time I lived in the sticks. I could put my stereo speakers on the front porch when Dad was out of town and crankup World party and the PoGues for the cows, squirrels, birds, skunks,cats, coyotes ,,deer,frogs,geese,trees and fish to listen to. The animals were my nearest neighbors. 😎🐸🐕🐕🐴🐼🦌🐈🐀😊🐁🐮🐮🐮🐮👏👏🌲🌳🌲🌳☘️🍀🌲🌳🌻🌼🌻🌷🌕🐻🐶🐺🐹🐭🐰🦝🦡🦊🦡🦊🦡🦌🐸🦌🐸🦎🐇🐎🐄🐄🐄🐂🐐🐑🦇🦔🐿️🐿️🦉🦉🦅🦅🐦🐦🕊️🕊️🦢🦢🦢🦚🦚🦚🦃🦆🦆🐓🐔🐟🐟🐌🐌🐜🦂🐞🐞🦋🦋🐛🐛🐝🐝🐛🦠🐌📸📷🎹🥁🎻🎺🎺🎺🎸

[@ruudvandiermen8747]

Its from 5he 80,s,but your friends the animals are my friends to, Peace ❤

[@ruudvandiermen8747]

90,s!,sorry 🙏 ❤😂

[@jleo5898]

What a song; never fails to get me moving. Wish we had more Karl Wallingers in the world today.

[@DianeDobish]

Oh my heart hurts. R I P Karl, safe journey to the other side. Blessings to your family as they navigate life without you. Thanks for your wonderful music.

[@cindalester7698]

Thank you for everything. The music. The memories the music brings. The joy. You are missed.

[@DJ-bj8ku]

When Ship of Fools debuted, I blasted that song out my car over and over. Good musician. Sorry that he’s gone.

[@jensteinbrecher8836]

Always loved his music with World Party and The Waterboys, didn't expect how much his loss would affect me...rip Sir....

[@zoidwuddie]

Great song, one of my favorites! Still playing it in 2023 - timeless!!

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

SNAP. I just played 3 of their songs in a row, this being the 3rd. Ooo ooo.

[@zoidwuddie]

Karl left us 2 days ago. RIP and thanks so much for your music. Still playing and enjoying it in 2024...

[@Neussozialist67]

Wallinger was a genius, he already was with the Waterboys and he was when performing solo, pure class

[@heidihomze8032]

Never knew he was from the Waterboys. No wonder I like this song!

[@Suzz60947]

Agreed, completely. No wonder he and Mike Scott may have butted heads. Two musical geniuses.

[@sharpthingsinspace9721]

He is still a genius, he isn’t dead.

[@tinadickson1697]

😢

[@seagreenspiral]

As a 17 year old I adore World Party, bus driver always played it. Goodbye Jumbo album is pure talent, when the rainbow comes is just the best.

[@Themanwhocameback2]

God Bless Karl Wallinger ! Most honest man i've ever seen.

[@kenduncan3231]

World party was so way ahead of the time. I’m 55 and see how this group would be huge now. Seems like in their songs had predicted the times now. Still awesome!!!❤️

[@blarney-py5iq]

Thank you Karl for the beautiful music, you are missed but your gift lives on!

[@yvonne7591]

We loved you, Karl and World Party. Thank you for sharing yourself with us.❤

[@susanbryant7371]

I’ve had this song on repeat all afternoon!! ❤😢

[@Suzz60947]

Listening from Minneapolis. 30 years later. This song has it going on, still. Had to know I'm not alone with real life. Blessings upon Karl Wallinger and assorted musicians.

[@senorstronk]

27 years old and just now found this band. I guess now is better than never. They've got some amazing songs!

[@kv3g]

Not "they". It's actually all one guy named Karl Wallinger. I hope you enjoy him as much as I have over the years! Lots of amazing stuff!

[@WorldPartyOfficial]

I have to say that a lot of the time it is just me making the racket! But a lot of tracks contain performances from quite a few musicians. It's a kind of floating feast! On this track there are performances from Chris Whitten on Drums (Waterboys, Julian Cope, Dire Straits, Paul McCartney) Jeff Trott on slide guitar (Wire Train, Sheryl Crow) .......I am sure all the details are on the artwork......yes I know there isn't really any artwork now apart from the cover shot......but that's another post!! All the best and thanks for your kind words....

[@senorstronk]

Thanks for the reply, I truly appreciate it! I bought my mom your best of CD for xmas and have been jamming the tunes for months now. Next time you tour in Texas, I'll be there! Cheers!

[@standardofexcellence]

Eric discovered them 6 or 7 years ago from this track and knew she's the one cover I like better by Robbie Williams but you have to give all come true and is it like today a listen dear God in heaven Karl is fucking brilliant, always loved the Brits he reminds me why

[@WorldPartyOfficial]

It was Robbie that did the cover not World Party!!

[@brianskoi]

World Party....My Favorite band and unquestionably one of the best bands of all time!!!

[@mistertatum671]

I remember being 15 in California 2:34 and dropping off a dime bag to friend.. there up watching 120 minutes on MTV and this was playing , coolest song and video I ever got high too

[@akshay5082]

I’m a 30 years old man and just discovered this awesome band and this cool song Was watching an old video of Conan obrian where Conan and Andy were talking about a song and I just searched for it. I’m glad I did 😊

[@RR-pq9fj]

I never get tired playing this song. It makes me happy. Karl Wallinger was part of the waterboys before he made his own band. Great song writer!

[@davo2003hd]

Thank you Karl. ❤

[@operatingwithoutinstructions]

Just listening to some of Karls songs and cant hold back the tears, his music was so evocative and inspirational. I remember first hearing put the message in a box all those years ago and feeling like I already knew the verses he had so cleverly crafted the chords melody and words to celebrate the influences he clearly loved and they were mine too, I felt connected to it and too him and I have to admit a felt a little jealous of his talent, he'd done what I had so wanted to do and a 1000 times better than I ever could have. RIP Karl ❤

[@SH-th4wy]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ I could have written this comment word for word and it would have been true.

[@anomalees]

Loved all the sweetness & the iconic songs now. RIP Karl Wallinger. Saw you in New Jersey with the violins decades ago. Indeed you were a gentleman too. ❤.

[@afterforever2765]

Beautiful! Thank you Karl.

[@AnthonyBialy]

I really liked the vibe World Party brought when I discovered the songs on MTV. His music was lively in a laid-back way. “I’m way down now.” RIP

[@revol40]

Thanks for the music. Your influence in music resonates.

[@user-ep9jk9vd2d]

Just read about the passing off Karl. Still remember where I first heard Ship Of Fools. Then went on to consume and love all World Party subsequent releases. Clever and thoughtful lyrics matched with ear worm music. Thanks for enriching my life with your superb music. Pure genius

[@amyrardon8781]

Pure genius indeed ❤

[@amyrardon8781]

Loved all his art since the 80s

[@MarkFraserGrant]

RIP Karl. I just found out and shed a tear as you sound tracked some memorable moments in my life. There was an intelligence, harmony and truth to your art. I loved it. RIP my man I'm feeling emotional..

[@vincentmurphy9252]

Great track

[@stoneage3228]

What a great song!! Tears and joy listening to this again today.

[@wmonist]

What a great song. Damn I wish Karl didn’t fall down and get an aneurysm😞. The good thing is that his great songs will never die

[@AJAXKID123]

Oh, the nostalgia hurts sooooo bad. I put this on several mix tapes back in the day because I loved it so much. I hear the intro and I’m back in another time and place.

[@skooter6235]

I LOVE that guitar! This is a tragically underrated song.

[@zamaz99]

I've loved Karl's music since I heard this song and Message coming over the radio on Live 105, San Francisco, in the late 80s/early 90s, when I was just out of university. And I got to see him play live five times. His songs helped get my husband through cancer, especially Sunshine. I don't believe in deities or supernatural stuff, but I'll send my thanks to Karl out into the universe, for what it's worth.

[@MegaWildman777]

Thank you World Party for being there in the 80's and for the memories

[@IPhaedrus2]

Uhhh, World Party is still around....I am going to see Wallinger and his band tonight in MA.

[@FpMaggio00]

IPhaedrus2 where? and how was it?

[@screwyootube1]

IPhaedrus2 I'm seeing them on Friday (June 27th) at the Troubadour in West Hollywood! I am stoked! I used to play the entire Goodbye Jumbo CD constantly, back in the day! Way Down Now is my all-time favorite!

[@hotrod3471]

I saw them last month in London. Great gig. They finished with this song

[@screwyootube1]

Mikey HotRod I was very early for their Troubadour gig, and first in line (doors didn't open until 8, and I had nowhere to go, so I waited out front, from about 6 or so). About a half hour after I got there, the band pulled up in a large bus, and got out in front of the main door. But instead of going inside, they walked down the sidewalk, and went right past me, and a few others who'd lined up. I figured they were heading out for a bite (or a pint, lol) before the show, as they didn't take the stage until 10 pm, and probably had time to kill, too! I didn't say anything or stop them, as they looked like they didn't want to be bothered. But now I wish I'd have at least said "hi", or "looking forward to the show" or something... :)

[@edwardwilson2211]

Bought world party albums back all those years ago,have to say goodbye jumbo was great thanks Karl.

[@josephhill8613]

one of the best songs i have ever heard.

[@Haasenpad]

your hearing is well developed Joseph Hill! ;)

[@cathystruska1558]

I agree with you totally

[@kaitensushi]

such a great artist, a sad day in music

[@stevedocherty6240]

World Party were great. I have this single somewhere need to dig it out and play it. I think this has aged better than a lot of music from this era. Their music sounded so optimistic - you don't hear that so much these days.

[@reneemichaeltheemporium3365]

IM IN LOVE WITH THIS SONG..just absolutely dig it. many memories of 90s summers..when life was good.

[@MrEdtodd]

one of the coolest songs and the best tambourine player lol

[@kenscar]

I have loved this song for 34 years. ?? God damn I'm old

[@RANDOMCHILD2010]

one of the best songs i have ever heard. This song rocks my socks off on any day! Wish songs still rocked like this!! What rhythm!!

[@openedto]

“Inside my tv eye” woke me up. Haven’t had one since 97. 💚

[@karimalmanssouri1177]

Thank you World Party for being there in the 80's and for the memories one of the best songs i have ever heard.

[@68rodman]

karim AL MANSSOURI they will always be there when you need them!

[@americandrama1]

32 years later still grooves.

[@amyrardon8781]

Any time I'm way down and now, this song helps me back up!!!!

[@swhmetta]

Classic! The whole album is awesome. Good stuff!

[@danielgolus4600]

Great tune! Wallinger had once said "Rocks Off", the kick-ass opening song on the Rolling Stones' 1972 masterpiece LP "Exile On Main St" was the overall inspiration for "Way Down Now". Indeed I can hear it. Also, the "woo-woo" ending is a wink to the Stones' 1968 classic "Sympathy For The Devil" - the opener from their "Beggars Banquet" LP.

[@doomsdayjones]

RIP "Captain" Karl. You were an inspiration to many of us!

[@giantdipper]

We will all join you someday Karl. You spoke for so many of us during your time here.

[@robertprosser4425]

Quite possibly the best Stones influenced song ever! (whether intentional or not). Original enough to be awesome, and familiar enough to pay tribute. Everybody's rocking, cool lyrics, but man, that bass line. Pumping! Thanks for the awesome music. And, yeah, agree with the comments about thumbs down. Thumbs down people just don't get music. This is timeless.

[@ricahrdb]

I loved this song when it came out and I love it still. RIP Karl.

[@milouddouh3169]

Great musician, RIP.

[@cripesb6835]

World Party's Goodbye Jumbo was the first great album of the 1990's. Life well lived Karl, life well lived.

[@tonylopez7493]

one of the best songs i have ever heard. one if not the most distinct memory of the 90's thanks to the old WNEW 102.7 FM

[@childrenofminervaofficial4316]

Same here. Loved when WNEW-FM played this quite regularly in 1991. It made the 6th grade more tolerable and was the perfect antidote to "More Than Words", which my ears got bombarded with in those days.

[@frorromusic2618]

Good taste in music brought me here .. Thank you World Party for being there in the 80's and for the memories

[@josephfoster6313]

Easily one of the best songs of the '80's! A masterpiece!

[@email5023]

It came out in 1990

[@josephfoster6313]

@E Mail Easily one of the best songs of the 90's! A masterpiece! Better?

[@robzilla730]

Fuck the 80s!most overrated decade since the 60s. LONG LIVE THE 90S!!

[@darinrmcclure]

Some honest man comes on the screen, if he speaks the truth, that’s the last time he is ever seen! 🖖😎

[@ronaldnock9666]

Love you karl!

[@bamanascar1]

Bummed to hear Karl died. WP was one of the most underrated bands ever

[@TerryDZ28]

I just rediscovered this song and love it. Such a cheery back track that outweighs the gloomy lyrics and makes is bright and airy. RIP Karl and thank you.

[@trigonzobob]

OMG! I have recently rediscovered Karl Wallinger and World Party after not having heard them for about 30 years I think I was prompted by Reina del Cid and her video of "Ship of Fools". Obviously her video is not a version of the Karl Wallinger song, but it got me remembering and searching. Soooo glad I did.

[@jeffmadden589]

Woo! Woo! An homage.

[@scotmorley]

This song rocks my socks off on any day! Wish songs still rocked like this!! What rhythm!!

[@rafaelgoncalves5726]

This thing has Rolling Stones written all over it. Good track. Thank you World Party for being there in the 80's and for the memories Great song. Little bit of "Sympathy for the Devil" in there.

[@RMC-vt1xi]

Good taste in music brought me here ..

[@FTLLC]

I am Way Down Now - Rest in Peace, Karl!

[@angeloacosta9411]

Was feeling nostalgic... this was a big hit when I graduated from H.S . A Fun carefree time a young man !

[@TheGAK62]

I saw World Party last night in the ATL! Fantastic show!!! Go see them if you can!!!

[@michaelscherer2584]

Haven't heard or seen this since it was on 120 minutes. Should be an anthem for 2020. Sounds so good.

[@joenolan9602]

Thanks for the music bro !! RIP

[@fredmichel8974]

one if not the most distinct memory of the 90's thanks to the old WNEW 102.7 FM

[@andrewjames1542]

When I heard this in the 80's I thought it was so good there would surely be a thousand new songs like it from then on...

[@papertoymonsters2748]

This song is one of my favorites of all time I think

[@swamisalami3000]

Karl helped create one of my all time favorite songs.

[@michellepowell9298]

I saw World Party last night in the ATL! Fantastic show!!! Go see them if you can!!! That's the hottest tambourine player I've ever seen Sounds like a young Lou Reed. one of the best songs i have ever heard.

[@jeff8ball]

Thank you Karl! 🥀

[@blackiris4470]

oh wowwww i LOVE this song so much. it brings back such cool and happy memories of my early nineties life and i miss it so much 💔there's always been something about this song' s sound that i love. those were such better days it felt like the sun came out every day back then.

[@5678gui]

This song rocks my socks off on any day! Wish songs still rocked like this!! What rhythm!! That's the hottest tambourine player I've ever seen

[@CarterConkle]

Song seems so ahead of its time

[@discordantrhyme4750]

Holy gods I had forgotten about this song til right now. Love it.

[@simonerosi3327]

Wow! I was 20 when this song blasted out of my radio. Sound just as great today!

[@ihateidiotcomments]

I just remembered I forgot all about this.

[@zootman2020]

can't believe this song was not a smash usa hit as it was in the uk...really great underated band!!!

[@CelticMisfit]

RIP, Karl! Thanks for the music.

[@kraneiathedancingdryad6333]

Had forgotten about this band and song til the other day... thanks for the memories.

[@treffbennett6534]

Great vocals, top shelf playing, intelligent, soulful lyrics.....THIS IS WHY EVERY SINGLE DAMN WORLD PARTY ALBUM IS REQUIRED PURCHASE-MUSIC AT IT'S HIGHEST LEVEL, KARL IS A WHITE PRINCE! Yeah.....he's that good!

[@paullad3178]

If you think this is a "thumbs down" song you have been subject to some serious head trauma. You need to get that checked.

[@paullad3178]

No, No, No!!! - Saw Karl a couple of months ago. He, and his band were brilliant.

[@musicsunhappy]

Paul LaD Same thoughts. Brilliant.

[@musicsunhappy]

Paul LaD, clearly you appreciate talent when you see it. From a fan of decades, who never missed a show of Karl's in my town, the naysayers have no idea how talented he truly is.

[@min-xl3ek]

...glad to be among the few who liked it...

[@hugoprimera5810]

I've been told to wear headgear, miss 92 & 94 yet I can't get it through my head, just glad I can hear this song again. Miss 1993 the most & wish it was like that today also miss 92 & 94.

[@martyc2637]

I would even dance to this one. Just brilliant songwriting.