Blancmange. Living on the Ceiling (with Neil Arthur interview) 1983

A clip from Australian music TV show Countdown.
Neil Arthur describes when he was scammed in Egypt.
April 1983

[@sexobscura]

*Criminally underrated band*

[@bettyedwards2673]

How lovely is this guy...and still is today ...Living on the ceiling , such a unique and fantastic track , love it 😊

[@warmcolours]

This is the first time I have ever seen Neil speaking. Not really how I expected. He is sort of spastic and dramatic when he performs (and I mean it in the best way possible, so fun to watch) and he is so mellow and chill when he speaks. It just goes to show how good of a performer he was. This song will always lift my spirits. I love his gapped tooth smile.

[@mrmeerkat1096]

Same

[@eightieslover75]

I love how the synth guys in these electronic pop duos are introverts, Stephen from Blancmange, Vince Clarke, Chris Lowe etc.

[@melgrant7404]

He's so gorgeous xx

[@lyndseycohen6224]

I love this song...and Neil's accent.

[@daviddenham2971]

Neil’s accent is awesome. Reminds me of my grandfather.

[@emmetdonnelly2072]

I love all the different UK accents. Sounds like a proper Northern bloke.

[@lhair02]

their only time on aussie tv at all heck even on a music program for an aussie audience. Blancmange gotta come to australia and play the small theatres and clubs in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide and Perth

[@leedummett4412]

the quality of the footage is awesome, and its from 1983.

[@hereticNick]

FYI... Neil talks at 1:02

[@joan-lisa-smith]

This bands name is pronounced differently in Canada, this is the first time I've heard them say it. We say Blah-maww-ge (long a, soft g).

[@TourmalineFilms]

Asif they took out bloody tree 😂 that's the best bit!

[@smith6677]

Were the words changed to "cuckoo tree" in Australia?

[@user-yc5um2pl5v]

No, for the single version to make radio play. The word "bloody" was considered offensive in the UK then.

[@joaquindominguez1526]

@@user-yc5um2pl5v ohhh now it make sense! thanks!

[@vickygarnett7623]

So come on Neil, tell us… did you have to pay that tenner or not?