It has it all.1970's Beware of the Beautiful Stranger remains one of Britain's great musical achievements courtesy of the Atkin/James perception,beauty and wit.
I have missed this man so much in my life. Watching this video makes me feel older, but then privileged that Pete Atkin was there for my teenage years and 30+ years later his voice still pushes my buttons. Lovely to see him, just like meeting up with an old friend.
Whenever I sit at a pavement cafe, at least in the UK, and watch the endless parade of the overweight and under-educated pass by, it's then that I think how wonderful it is to have Pete Atkin/Clive James songs to remind me how wonderful things can be.
Fantastic to have this document of a new song. It has all the hallmarks of a genuine Atkin / James classic: a memorably intelligent lyric, a perfectly judged melody, and a clear, unaffected delivery. More, please, Pete!
Glad you found it, Prof M. I must post more Pete -- YouTube always returns the most discerning of reviews.
midvodian 9 months ago
Three listenings, and it's fast-tracked itself into my PACJ top five. Fantastic.
edtolputt 9 months ago
Fantastic - more please!
Moonwings77 1 year ago
It has it all.1970's Beware of the Beautiful Stranger remains one of Britain's great musical achievements courtesy of the Atkin/James perception,beauty and wit.
Magicbrianwood 2 years ago
one of the greatest influences on my life.
the normalness.......? of this man is an inspiration he says what i am thinking.....
in the way it feels thank you for the girl on the train .... live forever
zapowham 2 years ago
I have missed this man so much in my life. Watching this video makes me feel older, but then privileged that Pete Atkin was there for my teenage years and 30+ years later his voice still pushes my buttons. Lovely to see him, just like meeting up with an old friend.
Soosisoo 2 years ago
Whenever I sit at a pavement cafe, at least in the UK, and watch the endless parade of the overweight and under-educated pass by, it's then that I think how wonderful it is to have Pete Atkin/Clive James songs to remind me how wonderful things can be.
MrDitor 2 years ago
Great! Good to hear a new song so wonderful. And a great performance too. Thanks.
JuliantheJuggler 2 years ago
Fantastic to have this document of a new song. It has all the hallmarks of a genuine Atkin / James classic: a memorably intelligent lyric, a perfectly judged melody, and a clear, unaffected delivery. More, please, Pete!
spencro 2 years ago
Beautiful.
hannibalmcnee 2 years ago