This is such a great and very underrated song. Back in the day when Electronic released their debut CD, I was going to check them out live but their tour was postponed for some reason or another. Marr and Sumner are magical!
Smiths and New Order fans who reject this need to realize there are many of us who lived happily without either band after Electronic's first album, LOL
What do you get from the '80s,a member from "New Order", a member from "The Smiths",and a member from "Pet Shop Boys"*,you get one of the finest bands that came out during the early '90s(this song and others from Electronic gives me memories to the early 1990's).*Neil Tennant of PSB co-sang,"Getting away with it".
The chorus reminds me of that Madonna song.. Umm... I don't know what it's called, but it goes "Don't go for second best baby, put yourself to the test" or something...
Seriously LOVE Electronic ..Well the first albumn..seemed to go a bit down hill.....But as for this song..I do love it, but on a side note, can ANYONE picture two people less likely to be "in a violent fight" than Bernard or Johnny?
My favorite song from my favorite album of all time! I'm 37 and still enjoy hearing this CD. "There's a mirror on the table if you feel you could use it, don't be afraid go ahead just do it...". Great line!
I remember desperately trying to find an Electronic, T-shirt. I finally found one with a huge "2" on the back of it. Everybody thought it was a soccer jersey.
morrissey is the lead singer of the legendary band the smiths. johnny marr, who is the other guy in this video, playing the guitar with the sunglasses was in the smiths. morrissey is a fucking, whining, conceired asshole.
hearing this for the first time in ages,reminds me that ELECTRONIC were to me a SUPERGROUP! and how great they actually were! you can't compare this to what MORRISSEY has done,different styles of music.
How can you even compare this type of dance music to what Morrissey has done since the Smiths? It's like comparing apples and oranges. Besides, it's petty to turn everything into a competition, their work should be assessed on it's own merit, not comparatively.
First time I've seen this one. Great track, although the piano breakdown on the album version rocked like blazes. Not one of Johnny's best I alwasy thought.
THESE GUYS ARE THE GREAT SINGER OF NEW ORDER AND THE FORMER GUITAR PLAYER OF THE SMITHS JOHNY MARR. TWO GREAT MUSICIANS , they did one record and the name of the band is called electronic.
The did three records actually...Electronic (1991), Raise The Pressure (1996), and Twisted Tenderness (1999)...plus an awesome non-LP single with Neil Tennant called "Disappointed" in 1992. Their first (awesome) single came out in 1989.
i miss this deeply.. several road trips. i still have that original tape although it was replaced a few times over. half a life time ago...man that sucks! life really goes by, as does quality music. Thanks for putting it on here! cheers!
wouldn't go as far as that, pretty much their best stuff was on this cd tho, i still have it, think Johnny Marr is one of if not the best living english guitarist
Their first album should officially be considered one of the greatest albums of all time, you never get tired of this album.
weirdalfan1980 1 year ago 2
my favorite 'side project' from my favorite band
kingbee06 1 year ago
Greatness!!
Djtonystewart 1 year ago
omg been so long
juicystunts 1 year ago
Parece una combinacion entre synthpop y hip hop, esta xvere!!!!me gusta :)
Saludos :D
DarkRos31 1 year ago
claudiiorx
cabogu 1 year ago
From all the LP, 'Some Distant Memory' is the track that stays with me.
Love it.
karaloca 1 year ago
From all the LP, 'Some Distant Memory' is the track that stays with me.
Love it.
karaloca 1 year ago 2
wow this brings back memories of high school!!
great song back then
and great now!
yellofury 2 years ago
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ml2001 2 years ago
Sweet. Electronic is the total bomb.
Boredin81 2 years ago 3
IS this a remix? What are those weird synths doing there?
professionallynasty 2 years ago
I don't know why someone has thumbed you for that it's a valid question. It is a different version in that way
Citizen52 2 years ago
I've "un-thumbed" him, as it is indeed a valid question.
LebaneseBrit 2 years ago
It's the single version. I prefer the album version, it has a more raw sound and how it should be.
The synths are a bit of overkill if you ask me. As is the cheesy piano at 1:15.
LebaneseBrit 2 years ago
This is such a great and very underrated song. Back in the day when Electronic released their debut CD, I was going to check them out live but their tour was postponed for some reason or another. Marr and Sumner are magical!
Tachan20 2 years ago
I just think this song was and still is amazing.
thisrainykitten 2 years ago
I always love it when Barney raps like he's so gangsta! Just like he does in Times Change! LOOOOOOVE IT! <3 <3 <3
giornatadeliziosa 2 years ago 2
Wishing Sumner and Marr could work together again, this was a great album and great song.
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thefiregazers 2 years ago 3
this jam reminds me when i was seven my pops always played this tape
dcvr8588 2 years ago
Smiths and New Order fans who reject this need to realize there are many of us who lived happily without either band after Electronic's first album, LOL
tdelacruz61 2 years ago 2
I realize there were/are many of you.
I just couldn't care less about any of you.
haroof 2 years ago
What do you get from the '80s,a member from "New Order", a member from "The Smiths",and a member from "Pet Shop Boys"*,you get one of the finest bands that came out during the early '90s(this song and others from Electronic gives me memories to the early 1990's).*Neil Tennant of PSB co-sang,"Getting away with it".
TheXtro101 2 years ago 4
The chorus reminds me of that Madonna song.. Umm... I don't know what it's called, but it goes "Don't go for second best baby, put yourself to the test" or something...
Of course this is much better. lol
doubtseventhere 2 years ago
"Express Yourself" and I had never thought of that, but I agree
mongooz24 2 years ago
johnny marr is pure awesomeness.
haroof 2 years ago
the early 90s haven't aged well... can't believe two of my favorite musicians are in this
belzondium 2 years ago
Bernard Summer !! is the best and electronic !!!!
adcoval 2 years ago 3
If there's a place to be why don't you come with me,
Listen to your father, listen to your brother,
Take every chance that comes, maybe you'll find someone,
We don't need to argue, we just need each other...
The best feel good music ever.
bugpowderdust27 3 years ago 2
Sounds like the record was remixed for single. The hip hop aspects are more forward here than on the album...
antnymd 3 years ago
Yeah, this version is too Happy Mondays, but it's still good. The album version Rocks!!!
donisaggenau 2 years ago
buen material!!! vívan las melodias!!!!!
uvadesierta 3 years ago
really good tune this, wudnt look out of place at all on an indie night
MYBLUES74 3 years ago 2
yes yes more music with pasado saludos de mexicouuu rolav los saluda
RTELL07 3 years ago
time passes so fast, 17 years ago already....
ml2001 3 years ago 14
Barney needs to start his rap career posthaste.
bluemonday88 3 years ago 2
Yeah boyeeee!
CatfordCat 3 years ago
Seriously LOVE Electronic ..Well the first albumn..seemed to go a bit down hill.....But as for this song..I do love it, but on a side note, can ANYONE picture two people less likely to be "in a violent fight" than Bernard or Johnny?
partigus 3 years ago
Brilliant song indeed!
;)
depechegirl001 3 years ago 2
brilliant!
singaporemusicboy 3 years ago 2
Such a great collaboration.
dfresh0114 3 years ago 2
Love "getting away withit", but the rest of the album's not really up to much IMHO.....
chrisbeth100 3 years ago
"some distant memory" has to be the best track for me!
777system777 3 years ago
My favorite song from my favorite album of all time! I'm 37 and still enjoy hearing this CD. "There's a mirror on the table if you feel you could use it, don't be afraid go ahead just do it...". Great line!
chuy850 3 years ago 2
I remember desperately trying to find an Electronic, T-shirt. I finally found one with a huge "2" on the back of it. Everybody thought it was a soccer jersey.
donisaggenau 3 years ago 2
WHOS MORRISSEY?
dennett81 4 years ago
You are being sarcastic, yes?
Boudosaved 3 years ago
morrissey is the lead singer of the legendary band the smiths. johnny marr, who is the other guy in this video, playing the guitar with the sunglasses was in the smiths. morrissey is a fucking, whining, conceired asshole.
SonicFungus 3 years ago 3
hearing this for the first time in ages,reminds me that ELECTRONIC were to me a SUPERGROUP! and how great they actually were! you can't compare this to what MORRISSEY has done,different styles of music.
MARKY41 4 years ago
Another fantastic song from the best album of Electronic.
nbsjose 4 years ago
love the track. love the album even more!
singaporemusicboy 4 years ago
Wow, this is actually good. I've been afraid to hear Barney rap for fear of being embarrassed, but I do like this song after all.
canuck21 4 years ago
So much better than anything Morrissey has done since The Smiths.
happyzionist 4 years ago
How can you even compare this type of dance music to what Morrissey has done since the Smiths? It's like comparing apples and oranges. Besides, it's petty to turn everything into a competition, their work should be assessed on it's own merit, not comparatively.
magenta200 4 years ago 23
@magenta200
Yup I can hear "How Soon is Now" back there, but otherwise the style is unique.
echarlesgoodall 1 year ago
@magenta200 best comment I've ever heard on Youtube! This applies to all the other bands as well
strangeuniverse1 11 months ago
the album version is different, isn´t it???
marinahook 4 years ago
Yes it is. this is the 7inch version remixed by D.N.A who also did the Suzanne Vega "toms diner" remix earlier in '91.
supercrazyoi 4 years ago
Johnny Marr is a great musician and just has to get the right vocals. I loved this album and wished I still had it :(
jamescraig2000 4 years ago 2
Looooved this always!
sparters 4 years ago
barney-rapping. kick ass. :D
SonicFungus 4 years ago
First time I've seen this one. Great track, although the piano breakdown on the album version rocked like blazes. Not one of Johnny's best I alwasy thought.
lookslikemike 4 years ago
Great guitar by johny marr It reminds me a bit of the smiths......., and some songs into the lp of mozzer viva hate.
johannesjuanes 4 years ago
who r these guys? their great!
dzoolk 4 years ago
THESE GUYS ARE THE GREAT SINGER OF NEW ORDER AND THE FORMER GUITAR PLAYER OF THE SMITHS JOHNY MARR. TWO GREAT MUSICIANS , they did one record and the name of the band is called electronic.
johannesjuanes 4 years ago
The did three records actually...Electronic (1991), Raise The Pressure (1996), and Twisted Tenderness (1999)...plus an awesome non-LP single with Neil Tennant called "Disappointed" in 1992. Their first (awesome) single came out in 1989.
blahdavid 4 years ago 2
They did three albums actually. Electronic (91), Raise The Pressure (96), and Twisted Tenderness (99).
blahdavid 4 years ago
i miss this deeply.. several road trips. i still have that original tape although it was replaced a few times over. half a life time ago...man that sucks! life really goes by, as does quality music. Thanks for putting it on here! cheers!
kakapooh 4 years ago
Haven't listened to that in ages....thank you so much for adding this...
AsTessrid 5 years ago
great stuff!
paperbackwriter 5 years ago
Marvelous!!!
matiasortaar 5 years ago
Pretty much blows New Order away, doesn't it?!
DUNCANLINZ 5 years ago
wouldn't go as far as that, pretty much their best stuff was on this cd tho, i still have it, think Johnny Marr is one of if not the best living english guitarist
jaseywasey49 4 years ago 2
I like this, but New Order is so much better in so many levels.
canuck21 4 years ago 2
And Joy Division has a more unique sound but all bands had the genius Bernard Sumner.
Boudosaved 3 years ago 3