ERASURE - HIDEAWAY LIVE

[LCFCPete]

Erasure すぶらしい歌ガるぷで

[Fastfashionaddict09]

Amazing song

[trevortrevortsr2]

That looks like the Dome at Brighton 1987?

[fedm0r]

trade? why??!?!

[metsot]

Always did love this song.

[MrDiegodurante]

el mejor duo de todos los tiempos x dios !!!

[mesmerizeme]

WHAT A VOICE

[GlasgowNikko]

reminds me of a nightmare situation- word to the wise (law - not braw)

[glezpik]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written by any artist.

[ghstryder101970]

I have been a straighter than a board inside a church fan of Erasure since about 1985. Very powerful and very inspirational song. Vince Clarke and Andy Bell are just totally awesome and extremely talented artists and musicians. It was an honor to see these men preform live in 1988 and in the early 90's. Its good to see they are still together and making new music. MUCH MUCH MUCH RESPECT for this group

[lockit5047]

Inspirational, powerful and moving..said from a straight Erasure fan for the past 21 years. Andy and Vince know how to it's done . Got to see them live somehow soon.. Erasure for all....I'm mean ALL! Great job. Thanks for posting.

[scoey5765]

i'm straight and i love this tune ooouusshh!!!

[TwistedSisterShow]

I absolutely L O V E this song! It almost mad me cry the first time I heard it! What a powerful song and line: Are you still proud of your little boy? =*)

[wiganlad28]

i agree with wichywoo so good his concerts bring on the 1st of july

[SartreDaSimone]

I like of boys and girls

[combatsignaller]

The much underated Mr Andrew Bell..truly class act and vocalist.

[sushifornico]

OMG those background dancers are just horrible!!!! LOL but love the song

[MissEmmaBick]

this track is awesome!

[65Lambretta]

LOVE LOVE LOVE ERASURE ♥♥♥ FOREVER

[BostonDaneHatch]

Thumbs up if you support gay rights.

[mfb63]

@BostonDaneHatch 

[FioccoDJat14]

Do we have to wait till 2080 for music this good again... ?

[gronker2]

@FioccoDJat14 This is why I buy CDs.

[TexRangr1]

This was my coming out tune back 21 years ago whenI was outed by someone I thought was my friend to my mother. Needless to say that didnt go well in the deep dark south. Well anyways this guy that I was dating was an Erasure fan, And played this for me. WOW It really had meaning for me.

[lotty690]

@TexRangr1 im straight and a huge erasure fan ,but when i first heard this song my heart went out for people in this situation

[ConnectionBad]

a fucking classic

[Xcorgi]

Andy is one of the few singers from ANY band that sound just as amazing in concert as he does in the studio/on CD's!

[killersharky67]

me to was workin in cambrige corn exchange as security guy both lovely fellas

and i aint the g either lol

[zozamatt]

re-release this song . we think we are getting it tough in 2010. just think what andy bell and other gay people had to hideaway then . andy bell i salute you

[killersharky67]

@zozamatt i aint gay and dont care who is this song is a metaphor of life in general.

but none the less a great tune

[MinnieMouse1975]

just beautiful

[ClareLouiseJohnston]

I am (now) a transgendered woman but when I first heard this I was a very lonely yonung man. You can imagine how this made me feel

[deliriousweare]

@ClareLouiseJohnston Yes, it gives a lot of hope and power. Hope you get on well.

[ClareLouiseJohnston]

I am (now) a transgendered woman and I first heard this well before my transition. You can imagine the impact it had

[allisonfair]

very definite song,brought out my emotions...i am straight woman but made me think!!thank  you xxxx

[killersharky67]

@allisonfair think off what not just about gender job life what ya wanna be this song as been in my head since i was 20 and i am straight but dont na me dad fits all things in this klittle life

[deliriousweare]

Erasure lyrics seem always so near to peoples feelings. I like that. And his voice...incredible!

[RickTXK]

Seriuosly... I grew up in a VERY small town in idaho in the 90'S. I think this song saved my life (for real). I contemplated suicide, and then , this group showed me I wasn't alone. Been a HUGE fan every since.

[killersharky67]

@RickTXK  good for you

[davidgorton123456]

i agree with wichywoo.....excellent song....wonder if it is Andy's Story???

[ziegan2004]

For me beyatch Becky...lol

[cofarr01]

Is there 2 different versions of the 'Live at the Seaside' video around as this wasn't on the released tape?

[shellyleflocq]

Yeah, this s really good.. I like the wy he sings this version of the song. Excellent. I love this song:-)

[MeinnameistDreck]

If you change the first sentence to :"One day the boy decided to let his parents know that he was gay", the rest of the song makes perfect sense. It does anyway, I know.

Did he mean for the falsetto "Learn to be brave" to sound just like "Learn to be gay"?

Sorry, I just like teasing Andy Bell sometimes. I do love Erasure, though.

[lisa200675]

ive loved them since 1985

[MissEmmaBick]

awesome



[PatriciaVeras31]

I listen to this music every day

[ivor1689]

I see this song differently i as a kid in the 80's my step father was a drunk and abused my mother a lot and i used to play this song often as a kind of private message to her to say i'm going away to the army and wanted to make her proud of me and love would mend her broken wing i would protect her and my mother did cry when i told her i wanted to join the army. things are a bit better these days 18 years on.

[bebelegaspi2002]

@ivor1689

no matter what your situation, i am glad you found strenght in this song, we will all interpret it the way we need it. i hope you are in a better situation now and also your mom.

[MrPaul2305]

Its a great shame we live in such a sad world when we have a group as good as erasure.They have been,still are and will be my all time favourite group, long live there music.And his sexuality has no reflection to me and why should it,after all were all human.

[erasermusic]

20 years ago this song saved my life no, I do not want to be dramatic or raise pity. I was 17 years old in Puerto Rico and I thought that I had great family and friends but I felt alone and scared Erasure told me You are not alone, learn to be brave..... now my family embrace me but 20 years ago they were as afraid as me. I understood that we don't have to dance to the rhythm...

[martin748916]

I'm 39 now and still love Erasure. Just hope they never stop recording and making new music. Some of the backing singers have been a bit ropey though - sorry.

[SkywalkerTibor]

@martin748916  I also like what they do. Or what they did? I've personally not heard anything about them for at least 15 years. Someone please help me to remember if they've made any new songs since then.

[Alinanila1981]

@SkywalkerTibor They did a lot!

Current news: Andy is releasing his second solo album in May, and Erasure is working on a new album which might be ready late 2010 :)

[skrikon]

It only took one listen to understand what it's about! One of their best songs, and no, doubt, their best lyrics! I myself am straight as an arrow, but I can understand how it feels to be "rejected by the people that you care for".. Once again... Great song.. Great lyrics!

[michrais]

My fave of all time and I've been a fan since I was 15. I'm 39 now...

[asoberprep]

right there with ya.

[polenta37]

I LOVE THIS SONG

[clintnio]

I like how they wrote this so that it could apply to anyone. I'm a strait man, and this song reminds me so much of problems I've had in my own family.  Empathy is a blessing for those of us that have it! God I love erasure :)

[erasure43]

Very difficult, but this is possibly my ultimate fav

[butIwantpewee]

Erasure, without a doubt the most under rated band in British music history.

Awesome, just awesome.

[Aldeia2010]

Andy Bell is fabulous , aways go to live in my heart

[a1mint]

This literally puts chills on my back. Oh my freaking lord this is way beyond art. I don't even know where to start how this is so timeless...

[33pete33]

im the same.fave song 4ever

[erasure43]

Put the headphones on, turn the volume up full and....... Heaven!!!!

[langenberger71]

Super Song einer tollen Band....Thanks for the Clip....

[wichywoo]

very moving and emotional , very powerful . must be so hard for anyone to come to turms with their sexuality never mind the rejection from those who are suposed to love you . i love erasure and im straight .

[wichywoo]

@wicky woo we are one , true humanity. freedom

[jacqueline760]

this song would break your heart it has real meaning

[WayneTaylor2969]

Love this tune and everything that it stands for! Erasure are the best.

[osjb]

was fifteen feet from him during  aconcert, it was incredible!@

[happylads1]

wonder how many ever realised wat this song was about

[blatants]

AMAZING

[maxidaho]

this song always brings a little tear to my eye.

[lane76]

Is that true about the rose ring? Are Andy and his parents still estranged? How is his health by the way, is he struggling with his HIV? Didn't he knowingly become infected from his long term partner a few years back?

[musicmaniac1982]

i always thought it was his mother he was telling. i know he bought her a purple diamond rose ring and she threw it in the bin caus she couldn't accept his sexuality.

[thecabbage4]

he wrote this to tell his father that he was gay

[evelindaxd]

a ver si traducen esto..........me encantaaa

me bailaba todos sus temas en el año 88'89' realmente me facinannnnnnnn,hoy

tengo 40 años y los escucho todo el tiempo,me trae muchos recuerdos..... besossss

[cakebrain]

They performed hideaway on the 2007 tour and was awesome,just hope there is another tour

[womblediehard]

Was on there early album from 1985 and is a great song and one that will last the test of time just a shame they have not released anything great for the past 10 years

[PSB81Fan]

Try to listen Breathe or the last album to understand how great they are.

[erasure43]

Love this, cant put it into words, but it makes the little hairs on the back of my neck stand up !!!!!!! Loved Erasure from the word get go

[metsot]

Sharing your thoughts!

[SaveStef]

I adore this song, it makes me want to cry ♫♪.•*¨¨*•.♥.•*¨¨*•.♥ ♫♪

[derka6262]

Great clip - my wife and I (and the kids) - have seen Vince and Andy numerous times live in the SE US.

No, everyone in the SE isn't a fundamentalist wacko. Apologies from the straights for all the **** you guys take from those stuck in 1850.

[gggggaaaaarrrrryyyyy]

What a refreshing message to read and also a reassuring message that "straight" mentally mature people appreciate good music and lyrics for what they are and not the sexual nature of the artist.This is particularly a heartfelt sad song regarding sexuality and to read a promising message such as yours including your children is a triumph and a slap in the face for those that unfortunately still harbour homophobic ideas.You evidently have a strong, wonderful mature family.

[markywatson1970]

remember this from 1987.....great track to relate too when your coming out.......The Circus & Wonderland albums were the best that Erasure made...... ;)

[xgymnast70]

I have never heard this version either and yes it is amazing! I loved Erasure growing up as there was a song I could relate to for every stage of my coming out and then some! I was fortunate enough to meet Andy Bell nine years ago in LA at a bar called Felt. He was at the bar and could have been anyone!

[joelarama]

I wrote to Andy Bell when I was 15..Mmmm 20 YEARS AGO! I asked if we could meet for a coffee..He never replied..I'm not bitter at all. Mute records I believe at the time. He is a truely talented STAR! I hope he is well.

[odinmp5]

this version is amazing..

havent heard it.

people should listen more to erasure..

there is alot to learn..

[deanojelly]

erasure forever there is a god.

[elusia100]

Io lo amo!!!!!

[vogis]

This was the the first song I heard in 1990 from Erasure and since than they have become my Fav band of all time.

[agnesfashionart]

I love this performance...so beautiful and very touching.

[iceybleu]

this song's always made me sad...

[SMOGGYLAND]

I remember this from their Wild Tour in the early 90s. Best song of their Birmingham performance, by far!

[eskimosrcooold]

I love this song but it upsets me so much as it takes me back to a bad time in my life. Erasure were in my opinion the best band to come out of the 80's, kings of techno, or queens as the case may be :)

[metsot]

What a song..

What a persona..

Love Andy Bell..

[synthpopfan]

Hi,

What dvd and or cd is this live version on? I appreciate any help. Thanks for posting it.

Kind Regards

[sretcheroo]

brilliant song i'm straight but i love this song

[HOLMESPSB]

so am i, who cares, its the music we love not wat ppl get up behing closed doors ..ANDY and VINCE are LEGENDS

[lorib1968]

having been gay since i was 15 and i am now 40..do not be afraid, no..its not a choice, i am a woman..and got treated much like the boy in the song did

thanks for posting..it brought me back

not trying to stir up shit like some morons do, just speaking my mind

[HOLMESPSB]

it can be a sad world we live in .......sexuality,colour of skin,religion politics 4 me i could not care less wat are ...because wat u are is wat u are ......and if anybody has a problem with it ..its their problem ....life is too short

[sabba1964]

my love

[Alinanila1981]

he sang it for himself :)

really amazing... love it!

[mistermig]

Amazing.

[axblack]

Thanks i love this song!

[watersfan]

Being gay is not a choice Ironmermaiden

[ironmermaiden]

Talented, but what a waste of choice! There are plenty of beautiful intelligent women out there!

[loltolhurst]

Why the fuck should it matter to you, you cockend?

[carlitoparadise]

e r a s u r e = 5 s t a r s!!!!

[pbush35]

Andy and the Derek and Steven have such amazing voices that i don't think they would be out of place on motown, as andy's voice remind of somone on motown. oh and what an amazing song, my favourite Erasure song ever!

[davieb1965]

my all time favourite song absolutelly brill. Long live Andy & Vince. Erasure fan forever.

[cmidge]

"One day the boy decided, to let them know the way he felt inside".

Been there, done that.. and mainly thanks to Erasure.

Great song. Love it.