TEENAGE FANCLUB - Sparky's dream

[wilkov8]

pictures of lilly



[drugrocker]

Best record. Thirteen is like the best of Big Star and the Byrds greatest hits mixtape , except all the tunes are written and played by Teenage Fanclub! Awesome awesome flawless record. Happy Christmas from Kinsale in Ireland.

[barryhawk23]

This song is so perfect, I could cry

[delslagle]

nice playlist.

[toodrunk2dream]

there are slayer videos on here for people to argue on

[BadAcidVacation]

Had no idea this was an original, check out a cover by Paul Dempsey, really good. Definitely worth looking up

[Hellon999]

Best band EVER.

[BarneyRubble1968]

@jsm408 and @DrBlackfax

Calm down, ladies, we all love them (and you) both.

x

[jsm408]

I'll take the Jesus and Mary Chain over this weak ass pop music any day of the week! J&MC are the BEST Scottish Band Ever!

[DrBlackfax]

@jsm408 Bet you're right into Wet, Wet, Wet as well.

[jsm408]

@DrBlackfax Never listened to them. You seem to be an expert about them, however. Probably listen to them between Katy Perry and Lady GaGa.

[DrBlackfax]

@jsm408 And how exactly does my one line response give the impression that I'm some sort of pop music expert? I think you're clutching at straws 'cause you've been rumbled, your comebacks are shite and to stoop to the level of Katy Cartoonface and Lady Cockpacker in your response is indicative of what an utter waste of time engaging you in conversation would be. Listen to this song, it will answer all your questions: youtube.com/watch?v=XlGh_okr5n­I

[jsm408]

@DrBlackfax Um, no, I have not been "rumbled". Whatever the fuck that means. All you are is an English Eurotrash hipster piece of "shite" wannabe who reads to much NME and thinks that Teenage Fanclub and Arctic Monkeys are bands worth listening to.

[DrBlackfax]

@jsm408 Where do I start?

1. I wouldn't even wipe my arse with the NME.

2. I'm not English.

3. I'm not a hipster.

I believe that we're seeing a bit of projection here, perhaps it's your own awareness of your wannabe hipster lifestyle which causes you to tell everyone how cool J&MC are on a Teenage Fanclub video. Maybe it's the fact that it is you who is the "hipster piece of "shite"" which is making you feel bad, perhaps this response causes you to question whether or not I'm correct.

[TheMarketPub]

@jsm408 Teenage fanclub - everything flows.

amazing!!!! 

[CezandLil]

Sorry I hate advertising things, but I'm now 13 and I record my own solo acoustic music inspired by teenage fanclub, my youtube channel with my songs on is cerystalkstoyouall.

[wreyoG]

FUCK GLASVEGAS

[foggytown80]

Could this be the greatest pop song of the 1990's??

[monaurallab]

this song is simple and perfect

[zazz63]

has a "pictures of lilly" feel.

[janssenpayne]

Is that chorus not the How I Met Your Mother riff?

[Locksmithj0e]

@janssenpayne No, I'd say that it's the other way around

[Locksmithj0e]

Gerard is not digging, he's nodding his head in approval to that this song is GREAT

[lumyingluo]

nice^^

[fatfrankblack]

My god if this isn't the best thing ever created by humans it must be fucking close.

[JohnnyMarr03]

How i wish the band still sounded like this! their latest releases post howdy have been so dull in terms of energy.

[tonyspostcards]

big fan of the fan club

[JLDB1987]

Great pop rock band. Kinda of like a Scottish Matthew Sweet. A compliment to both.

[ScottishDubliner]

One of the most underrated pop bands ever, FACT !!!

[bundy643]

better than big star!

[phillomx5]

I love this track!! Makes me remember taking myself camping in Dorset - AND HAVING A GREAT TIME thanks to an NME/MELODY MAKER COMPILATION CD which was very cool!!

[gazerman65]

What kind of bass does Gerard use in this video?

[grittychris]

that's totally a tape edit @ 2:30 right? I wonder why, that chorus should keep going!

[SamTarly]

Love this song, but wonder if Pete Townsend has heard it? A classic case of plaguerising a song but not really. Seriously if your bored listen to this, then The Who's Pictures of Lily. Close but no Cigar :)

[TheVimtoMoustache]

I'd love to proclaim the Fannies as the best Scottish band ever,but as long as Belle And Sebastian grace this planet,it could be a bit tricky.

[Ramblebar]

@TheVimtoMoustache I think you're forgetting about The Jesus and Mary Chain,both Belle and Sebastian and Teenage Fanclub are great but I think JAMC still trumps them both!!!

[kingshitgoldenboy]

@TheVimtoMoustache i respect your proclamation but feel that The Fannies are a far better BAND than Belle...

[pigertherocker]

good sound ^_^

[ratisid]

Le chanteur ressemble à Alain Prost

[89sylucha]

it reminds me of The Byrds a little bit

[godwhyisthistaken]

@89sylucha lol yeah, 60s revival.

[05121108]

名曲は永遠★THANKS

[sisterray17]

I LOVE this song. There shouldn't even be a dislike button for it.

[weavehole]

Best Scottish Band Ever™

[uretanairobi]

@weavehole

Do not forget Big Country.

[mumuearth7]

@weavehole After Idlewild, maybe.

[wancestyle]

Possibly one the best indie pop tunes ever created.

[corp2jonesa]

Does anybody remember the programme 'Life After Birth'? This was the theme tune, but I have not met anybody else who remembers it.

[fatfrankblack]

God's proudest moment.

[nadsolive]

Man, been listening to this since since I was 6 or something, one of my favorite albums of all time.

[MrEX3]

Perfect.

[EyeWoodtheBand]

This band is one of the band that inspires us to do our music. Feel free to check us out. Great song by the way.

[VideoJargon]

One of my teachers showed me this song, he said it was "great, simple, harmony-driven guitar based pop." He was more than right.

[miyoshiver]

１５年位前に「グランプリ」に出会い、このバンドを知りました

今でも私の銘盤です

[TimmytheGeek2009]

wow. pure pop brilliance

[RodCow]

Just so very good.Get yer quality 'ere.

[ZyxthePest]

*Plays my Sega Genesis and pumps this tune*

[yfcsmfdsda]

stupid ass lyrics.....

[theindiefanclub]

@yfcsmfdsda xD You are jsut jealous because you have no musical talent yourself!

[mrcarpetride]

kjhk ;l;l;lk

[randomselction]

Beautiful tune. TFC are playing in Toronto inn September. Gonna be a hoot!

[Detrucci]

Haha i listened to this 13 years ago, just remembered about it...and it still sounds good!!! oohhh the memories...i would rent this at my local library everymonth for 50p :D

[BigJulieWasDead]

only band with an orange bearded guitar elf?

[emokidsblowdick]

@BigJulieWasDead nah i think journey had one for a bass player.

[markusfearn]

Brilliant tune, nice one

[TimmytheGeek2009]

Great song! Scotland kicks arse!!

[GibsonElectricI]

man a guilty pleasure I always feel kinda embarrassed listening to this song..lol..its definetly a chic song but I am a dude and I love it.

[birdy47]

@GibsonElectricI Haha, i feel the same

[ZyxthePest]

@GibsonElectricI Teenage Fanclub KNOWS no gender sir. :D

[Ghoopty]

@GibsonElectricI You should never feel embarrased listening to music this transcendent and beautiful (even if they did lift the chorus from "Pictures Of Lily" - The Who)!!

[sillcinnamon]

Just realized the first bit of the video is similar to Joy Division's Love Will Tear Us Apart. Is it intended?

Love this song and I will be the first one to say the young Gerry Love is so cute!

[Hellon999]

Amazing! Best band, ever.

[Spellchecker]

Please play London on the 2010 tour!!!!

[Hicksie52]

Koko 1st May!! See you there!

[antonponce]

Beautiful!

[topcats69]

Heard the Who song "Pictures of Lilly" for the first time the other day, and this song came into my head at the same time. Does anyone agree on how similar the two songs are. Both brilliant incidentally!

[louiecostello]

yes, if you'd bothered to read the comments you wouldn't have had to ask haha. they do sound well alike

[psychobollox]

i can see similarities between the two songs, actually...

it's in the chorus harmonies, isn't it?

fuck - love that drumming!

[daveclarke68]

Such a great song

[sonnyblackstein]

when we were young eh?

[weecoby3]

Yip ..

[CezandLil]

Love this band, this is one of my fave songs, and definately my fave album. I'm guessing I'm like the only 11 year-old girl listening to this? Love it though, it's amazing. :D xx I've got:

She painted pictures, that never dried.

Written on my school planner <3

[shahidshahrukh]

@CezandLil I'm not an eleven year girl, but I did start listening to them when I was at school! Years ago!

[tallulahbaddulah]

@CezandLil Good Girl...shame most 11 year old aren't blessed with your tastes! xxx

[MrSnooks72]

@CezandLil You should be proud that u r the only 11 year listening to this. Makes me proud that you have broken the mould of all the other 11 years olds listening to the plastic music of today. Good job!!!

[CezandLil]

@MrSnooks72 thank you :) i'm 12 now, and still listening to this :) xx

[bencrea1]

@CezandLil you will grow up to rule the planet.

[beast76uk]

@CezandLil you have excellent taste in music! and I'm impressed - at such a young age too! I havent listened to the Fannies for AGES and dug out my CDs yesterday.... bloody fantastic!

[desiregogueneau]

@CezandLil you have great tastes :)

[SuperBettyswollocks]

Pictures of lilly by the who... its all in the song the rythem the drumming and melody lol they must be WHO fans am not into this band but this is likeable and they could almost pull off some of the who's tunes. THE WHO... loudest and best rock band that ever lived!

[nevesytnewt]

I first heard this song a couple months ago. Immediately I loved it, then my first thought was, "This is Pictures of Lily...I still love it!"

[Hicksie52]

There's also harmony and a bass line from The Byrd's 'Chesnut Mare'!

[punkrockxzz]

i think theyre both fantastic bands.

[FalsoPerfil]

"If she lived in space, maaaan I'd build a plaaaane Out of luck so beam me up To hear her talking agaaain She painted pictureeees That never driiiied Always tried to keep the feeling alii-iiiive Need a crystal ball to see her in the mooorniiing And magic eyes to read between the liiines. I take a wrong directioooon From a shooting staaar In the love dimensioooon Fading fast from taking this too faaar"

[nagel555]

Grand Prix, for my money, ranks among the top 10 albums of all times. The "Pet Sounds" of the 90thies, but better. Never gets old.

[PoeticRocker]

i dont think you can compare both. Teenage Fanclub seems more uplifting, while JAMC is more mellow. I have to say I like them both.

[RealYellowbeard]

Yup. It's like asking if you like Chocolate better than Sex.

Best Answer?

"It depends on my mood at the time."

[johnnymarrplayguitar]

Great song

[sh0wmemagic]

brings a tear to my eye :,-)

[weecoby3]

I've said this before ..many times ...You tell me you don't like this song ...I call you a liar! A truly wonderful slice of pure fucking magic.

[KeithMcIntosh]

Utter class-you like the girl, but you're trying to figure out if she likes you-let's be honest every guy's been there.

[Ianesque]

Teenage Fanclub or Jesus and Mary Chain? Please comment.....

[adamwighton]

are you not sure?

[Ianesque]

I think Teenage Fanclub might have the best tunes but Jesus and Mary chain are more consistent..

[CezandLil]

teenage fan club are better <3

[ZapattaTash]

I love this...total class

[Hicksie52]

The greatest of many great songs!!!!!Immaculate...

[barryboogle]

Class!!!

[sonnyblackstein]

takes me back, thanking you for the posting this, when we were young eh?

[pengmeola]

oh memories