Happy to say that this album changed my life outlook, though i find the new preachers release lacks the ability to flow through me like this does, awesome album, thanks for uploading, cheers.
Totally agree with all comments that talk about the heart of this song. I am now ashamed to admit that this is my favourite song of all time. I am 39 and have been a proper music lover since 1982. How dare these mediocre Welsh twats use this as a vehicle? Matt, there are better ways to make yourself heard!!
@ROOSTER41922 I believe that was the idea, as an appreciation of Johnsons songwriting ability regardless of style. As a manics fan i'm happy they did it, soul mining is great and i still aint checked out to the records they did with marr!
I can rember listening to this track and others everyday and night. lights off blaring in my headphones. this track seemed profound to me at the time. It still does in a way. always will do. love everything about THE THE n Mtt Johnson. yep i even changed my name to matt johnson
I like the manics , but how dare they cover this track ! i mean aint the manic street preachers experienced enough to do thier own songs. then again is it respect to matt johnson ?
yes, being a teen in the 80's was GREAT. MTV was new and exciting, new wave was at its peak in the early 80's. beer and cigs were cheap. Life was a lot simpler then.
remember listening to my brothers record collection, stumbled over this, taped it for my walkman and walked about listening to there album for a whole year. Glad i've found them again!
A lovely song reminiscent of Lloyd Cole & the Commotions' work during their "Rattlesnakes" and "Easy Pieces" period. I only wish I hadn't been so morose as to have missed its appearance back in the early 80s. Days of my own Great Depression.
i was introduced to this song 18 years ago by and old girlfriend. To this day it still has the ability to make me smile or cry depending on my state of mind. It has to be one of the best songs ever written. It reminds me of someone very special. Olivia if you are out there i will always love you xx
if any of you are aware of Matt's current "Save shoreditch" campaign. myself and a few of his loyal fans have decided to do everything in our power to encourage Matt to do a gig at the site to try and raise awareness for his cause. We think that with enough interest he might go for the idea. The plan is to get as much support as we can so if your interested in helping plz spread the word and join The The (and Matt johnsons) Face book and my space pages and check for further details. Mike harry
fucken GEICO
topshoptights 1 week ago
manic street preachers are fucking SHIT !!!!!
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Happy to say that this album changed my life outlook, though i find the new preachers release lacks the ability to flow through me like this does, awesome album, thanks for uploading, cheers.
MrSlugbait 2 months ago
how could 4 people actually "dislike" this awesome song?
pdmnc421 2 months ago
@pdmnc421 They get off on being negative.
CherrySlush1 3 weeks ago
One of the songs that can turn your mood around completely, make you evaluate your life.
WarGoatForestWolf666 2 months ago 2
Original is soooooo much better !!!
magsmagsbaker 2 months ago
Never get bored of this song,
TheJojoishappy 2 months ago
Bought this Album when it was originally released, Happy Days!
Now The next Single for for the Mighty:- Manic Street Preachers.
A much over due, return to my ridiculous Past.... LOVE IT! :)
DarkMatter1958 3 months ago 2
oh yeah, i remember this song. I love The The. "watching the whites of your eyes turn red" brilliant....
stellakatsoudas 4 months ago 2
this is surely the soundtrack for all unsure,painfully optimistic,romantic englishmen
who believe that this will be the golden day when all becomes clear..............through the eyes of love
cavesystem 4 months ago 5
Matt johnson, Genius, virtually made soul mining single-handed, A one man band!
ccloc8 4 months ago 3
Totally agree with all comments that talk about the heart of this song. I am now ashamed to admit that this is my favourite song of all time. I am 39 and have been a proper music lover since 1982. How dare these mediocre Welsh twats use this as a vehicle? Matt, there are better ways to make yourself heard!!
nicnak72able 4 months ago
you know cover it yes but the manics have ripped its heart out and made a pop song there should be laws to prevent this sacrilege
ROOSTER41922 4 months ago 2
@ROOSTER41922 I believe that was the idea, as an appreciation of Johnsons songwriting ability regardless of style. As a manics fan i'm happy they did it, soul mining is great and i still aint checked out to the records they did with marr!
nogeninnit 4 months ago 2
I can rember listening to this track and others everyday and night. lights off blaring in my headphones. this track seemed profound to me at the time. It still does in a way. always will do. love everything about THE THE n Mtt Johnson. yep i even changed my name to matt johnson
soulminer10 4 months ago
I like the manics , but how dare they cover this track ! i mean aint the manic street preachers experienced enough to do thier own songs. then again is it respect to matt johnson ?
soulminer10 4 months ago
Brilliant tune!
9thaspect9 4 months ago
This song always felt like a spiritual father to that New Radicals tune Get What You Give.
I love these rare tunes that make you feel like saying fuck the bad and on with the good.
allrequiredfields 4 months ago
GREAT TRACK!LOVE THE MANICS VERSION TOO.
2010welshy 5 months ago
well only one word can describe this. . . AWESOME!!!!!
freaker1972 5 months ago
I saw The The with Johnny Marr from the Smiths in Paris. That was fun.
MrManmachine1 5 months ago
just makes your heart skip...genius
bighairtrio 1 year ago
the the yep hits the buttons of life genius
MrRaggerty 1 year ago
"Soul Mining" is one of the best albums I have ever heard. Deffo in my top 5.
doncool69 1 year ago
holy mother of my crickets!!! hehehhee this is the song!!!!!
nyongnyong 1 year ago
I love this song by the the!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
superben790 1 year ago
Dit is mijn meest favoriete song aller tijden
barfkoswillful 1 year ago
I wish that I could've been a teen or a child in the 1980's. I always do.
miscelaineouss 1 year ago
@miscelaineouss i fully agree.
JP1477 1 year ago
@miscelaineouss
yes, being a teen in the 80's was GREAT. MTV was new and exciting, new wave was at its peak in the early 80's. beer and cigs were cheap. Life was a lot simpler then.
ThePbjloaf 1 year ago 2
@miscelaineouss likewise
KingM0NG0 1 year ago
@miscelaineouss
nah ye dinnae i wis it wisnae that great this and billy mackenzie were a few exceptions xx
MsAudrey64 1 year ago
remember listening to my brothers record collection, stumbled over this, taped it for my walkman and walked about listening to there album for a whole year. Glad i've found them again!
colshythecomedian 1 year ago
I can remember sneakin into the L.V.C underage so I could dance to this music... was nothin like it when I was a kid... still gets under my skin....
TheFairiesofGreen 1 year ago
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MOONKISSED503 1 year ago
My life too. More than words can say.. Matt Johnson thanks for all my days.
ronaldvanderkleij 1 year ago
this band and Stereolab = Britain's most underrated
kelloggcerealxoxo 1 year ago
muito boa essa musica da vontade de repetir toda hora!!!!1rsrsrs
morre1u 1 year ago
Uma das mais lindas canções de todos os tempos!This is the day!
RJPaulista 1 year ago
"that hold your life together...like...glue--eww-ew"
JeffTheCanuck2 1 year ago
It's all about the "glue" and pressing on. Friends, family, good memories. This is the Day!...to move on.
JeffTheCanuck2 1 year ago
A lovely song reminiscent of Lloyd Cole & the Commotions' work during their "Rattlesnakes" and "Easy Pieces" period. I only wish I hadn't been so morose as to have missed its appearance back in the early 80s. Days of my own Great Depression.
graphophone 1 year ago 2
Luv this song, reminds me of optimism
bolius 2 years ago 2
unbeatable. I remember copying this very album front artwork whit crayons when I was 7... ah, the 80's :)
slitwarmer 2 years ago 2
Matt Johnson , has inmortalizado esta cancion en mi vida . que tal tema!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No tengo mas palabras para describir como me siento cada vez que escucho esta cancion
saludos desde TRUJILLO- PERU
mathiaslauridsen26 2 years ago
nice brow
ekgomes 2 years ago
Thanks to Pete & Brett for looking after me. I won't forget & I won't forget this song. It means something...
bluedot21 2 years ago
only bowie, the clash, and the cure ........
Gruiforme 2 years ago
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the best song ever
tiofio 2 years ago 2
Unique!!!
ferpastorino 2 years ago
This song has got to be the best sound ever used.
reymoondog 2 years ago 3
this is chill as fuck
I Love it!!!!!!!!!
<33
QueenBeatles4ever3 2 years ago
this song is written 4 me.but my day is still stuck on the first day i heard this..thanks mat your the man...
1960marshall 2 years ago 3
I thought it was funny how this song was used in that M&M's commercial.
frasiercranefreak 2 years ago
takes me back to some great memories.
m17r 2 years ago 4
Oh my god! I remember this song!!!!!!
opinion100 2 years ago
brings me back like it was just yesterday... thanks
gracenjon888 2 years ago 5
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i was introduced to this song 18 years ago by and old girlfriend. To this day it still has the ability to make me smile or cry depending on my state of mind. It has to be one of the best songs ever written. It reminds me of someone very special. Olivia if you are out there i will always love you xx
rula61 2 years ago 4
Matt Johnson is one of the most underated musicians ever
FMTCH 2 years ago 47
totally agree
jamesbja 2 years ago
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@FMTCH
"Matt Johnson is one of the most underated musicians ever"
Couldn't agree more!
Binckes64 4 months ago
Very Cool
RobsondeFarias 2 years ago 4
Absolutely Amazing song !
PatM1973 2 years ago 4
A sentence from "Ben-Hur"
juanwernicke 2 years ago
I love this song, very cheery.
iancurtis51880 3 years ago
sad as hell, I'd say
GadGades 2 years ago
i know
reggaerox08 2 years ago
prachtige song! Merci voor het plaatsen!
lokdi 3 years ago
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if any of you are aware of Matt's current "Save shoreditch" campaign. myself and a few of his loyal fans have decided to do everything in our power to encourage Matt to do a gig at the site to try and raise awareness for his cause. We think that with enough interest he might go for the idea. The plan is to get as much support as we can so if your interested in helping plz spread the word and join The The (and Matt johnsons) Face book and my space pages and check for further details. Mike harry
ElWolf1 3 years ago 4
yes yes yes!
marokokisetter 3 years ago
This song is my life.
Motavian 3 years ago 26
searching for it...thank you
ttuucchhaa 3 years ago
THE SONGS STILL FRESH
MrAshbayThorn 3 years ago
Thanks for the upload, man...fuk'in A
TheDudeJeffLebowski 3 years ago
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LimeyfruitNo3 4 years ago
schveeeeeet song
HenryNavarre 4 years ago 2