10cc - I'm Not In Love: Stereo

[hibob418]

This song should have won every award in its day for songwriting, arranging, engineering or production. A sheer masterpiece (especially for 1975 technology) that made every song they did after that seem downright clunky. Except for a few keyboard textures that were specifically linked to that time, this song sounds unbelievably fresh, not to mention HAUNTING! These guys will be on my eternal heroes list for this track.

[zatzillia]

this record was number one on 21st of june 1975 i will always remember this

[whitetailhunta]

i want light up a fat joint and pour me a nice drink while soaking in the tub.....

[lasherza]

haha

[2009samblue]

what a beautiful song. to me it sounds like a teardrop falling

[gelderland768]

rengdengdeng

[davo6]

...these are the most complex background vocals ever recorded. Well ahead of it's time and technology, each note was recorded and overdubbed on seperate tracks and then the mixing board was 'played' like a keyboard for the final mix.

[TJPACED]

Thanks davo6 for sharing this! I read on a biography of 10cc that this song which came out in the early 70's was the most complex song of it's time. There will probably never be another one like it. It is the ultimate "healing after a breakup" song.

TJ

[MUENOY]

this is my favorite song of love escuchaba esta cancion y hasta parecia q me moria de encule

[harleypiper]

I was at the disneyland hotel in anaheim ,Ca at my prom when this came out.

[daihong68]

The backing vocals were actually tape loops that were "played" by moving faders on a mixing desk. You could describe it as analogue sampling. REM copied the technique for Star Me Kitten, and acknowledged they wanted to sound like 10cc.

[maypunzal]

I've always love this song....

heard it first from tv series..could no longer remember it...it just kept ringing in my ears....

[123xxrobertx]

I heard it first when I was child but hadn't known who sings  yet , it's from '79 if I'm right . Just stunning song

[leenie41]

great song, I know people really like this song, but when i see people covering it, well..........please, leave it to the original artist!

[123xxrobertx]

An original release was the best ! someone can disagree but it's just my opinion

[maypunzal]

I agree with you....one of the most romantic silly song that will eventually make you sing if someone breaks up with you....im not in love....im not in love.....perfect song to stop you from hurting...ha ha ha....

[chetos17]

kinda freaks me out that voice '' biig boys doont cry  '' lol

[chucku00]

A good frame for "Sara smile" by Hall&Oates

[davidbobo25]

This song reminds me of the movie "Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo". Still a very nice song.

[kellmark99]

I think 10cc were ahead of their time. A lot of the success of their songs was due to the sound of the Gizmotron developed by Godley and Creme. Combined with harmonic vocals it produced an almost eerie sound, particularly in this song, and also in the middle of "Art for Arts Sake". They broke up far too soon.

[MishuTaste]

I used to think those were real vocals.

[undapar1]

great stuff. I miss those days, after 3 dates, your friends start busting'em, so you continue to insist, it's nothing serious

[treblagr]

Mishu ...excuse my ignorance...but what do you mean "real vocals"...could you explain?

[MishuTaste]

When I first heard the song, I thought real people did the background vocals. I didn't know it was a Gizmotron.

[treblagr]

Thank You

[dutchellene]

The background vocals are real. What they did is they recorded them once and then dubbed them several times so it seems that there is a whole choir singing.

I actually some time live in 1975! and they did this song exactly as on the record.

I still do remember tehis concert as well as the ELO concert i visited that year.

[franjon]

they do....do effects ring a bell?

[jddandig]

they are real vocals

[pyatnarick]

Great Love Song

[cretehot]

@ ajcoles.......perhaps if you listen to the lyrics,you will see its NOT a love song !!!! is breaking up a love thing ?

[louiself]

Actually, I think it is a love song. This guy is trying to deny the fact he still loves the other person, despite the fact the relationship is on the rocks. A love song, whether the love is requited or not, is still a love song.

[wpod123]

it is a love song,,,to the "misstress"

[sheilabdevotion1959]

o'levels 1975!

[McRocket]

Thanks.

[knowallcity]

And to think,I had shirts like that...man ...

[oj8b709q]

man this song is great, and after all these years it still seems to impress me the way it was written and the sounds, great song

[eryykkka]

I love this music!!!!

Pretty too much!!!

[MrHarrybawls2009]

I wrote this song after I broke up with my girlfriend Shelley.....yea thanks everyone for the compliments.

Shelley, you damn heathen, I still want my Kenny Rogers records back.

Love,

Serge

[sylviachavez41]

oh my god this is the first song that i danced to and the first song that i got drunk to. i remember that i was so scared to go home. that was so many years ago and my first love.

[CharlesNigro]

Even over 30 years later, this song's production impresses me.

[OdedFriedGaon]

One of the best songs ever written. yes, i mean it. hard to believe, but seriously, even with the sometimes-cheezy synth sounds, it's really a beautiful composition/production.

[ajcoles]

One of the best love songs ever - I want to cry every time I hear it! And he's gorgeous ................

[FreshFilmFaces]

great song

[joecortina]

I was 6 when I first heard this tune. Still an excellent song.

[cjmp3012]

RECORDAR ES VOLVER A VIVIR....CJMP

[BCraingirl]

this is perfect when you're just sitting in the dark with the stereo full-blast!

[Donspigeons]

Deep dark thoughtfull music when your all alone.

[curvy71]

i wish 10 cc was still together I loved there music

[36midnight]

I've always really liked the lyrics and meaning of this song!!

[recordsmanukrnet]

Such a delicate melody... Magnificent!

[curvy71]

i was 8 when this came out in1979.i miss all the good music.

[spitfirez89]

was'nt there at that time, but this music is still DIVINE to the core...

[gildas2]

I was 10 when it came out. Still my favorite love song. So good memories attached to this tune.

[AllAboutLOVEatYuToob]

LOVE this song! and 10CC..they were a good group with good music!

[R36Redbird]

Released January 1975 (recorded October/November 1974). Album: The Original Soundtrack.

[tobycat11]

Never thought of doing 10cc search, this is so great, , think they are one of the most creative bands ever! I remember every song being good on any of their records. (Note to self: purchase anthology if available)

[CaptainLorax]

Red Red Meat does a great cover of this song (much more 90s sounding but it still has some awesome vocals/harmonization). The cover is on youtube too.

[clifford158]

my fav all time i love this

[darrelincanada]

sorry it came out in very early in 1975

[darrelincanada]

this came out in 1973 and it was the 1st time i heard them and liked them...

[mcfc1969]

Without a shadow of doubt, this is one of the best songs of all time!

Brilliant.

[5150hs]

Thanks for clearing that up tudorman64. The documentary states that Cathy Warren, a secretary for Strawberry Studios (1974-78) did the voice. Whew! My mental image has been restored :)

[tudorman64]

10cc song documentary,I'm not in love

[dietcokewithice]

I hope that it is a silly phase I am going through.....

[keykokiono]

Love this tune, thanks for posting

[curacaosugar]

Why is the 70s and the 80s such an unforgetable time?????

[tiotviche]

cette musique est tout simplement magnifique

[5150hs]

I'm right there with you kpw11985. I, too, thought that a chick did those words. Boy, all those years of thinking that until I came across this video today. My mental image is in tatters :(

Thanks for posting video and to my nostalgic trip back in time.

[tudorman64]

A chick did sing be quiet big boys don't cry..... Search here for: 10cc song documentary,I'm not in love

[jesusmtnz]

Aun recuerdo en mis dias frios lluviosos de la escuela cuando me decia a mi mismo el texto de la cancion .. que hermosos dias ! .. esa si hera la temporada mas hermosa de mi vida

[mhendrix68]

Very true. The songs written today just don't have a way of defining emotion like the 70's and early 80's did. This number really puts you in a good space. I know that it has that effect on me. Thank you for posting this beautiful song.

[blue84able]

I just CAN'T get enough of the 70s & 80s....GREAT STUFF...I am thankful I grew up when I did...this current rap/crap that's on the radio today is NOT music, at least not to this set of ears....

[tchaptchura]

there´s a big advantage about being a mature man...I loved this song in the 70thies...10cc! oh great times! thank you very much for posting this!

[tudorman64]

It's a funny thing, finding out that Eric Stewart (the guy singing this song), was the same guy who sung a number 2 hit back in 1966, The Mindbenders "A Groovy Kind Of Love". Eric was the lead singer of that band, in 1966. Wayne Fontana left the band, the end of 1965.

I find this discovery very cool. I like both songs, too.

[kpw11985]

jesus, i always thought a chick sang "be quiet, big boys don't cry". creepy. still an amazing song.

[kpw11985]

one of my favorite hits from the 70's. haunting, melodic, beautiful. Godley and Creme great.

[edelvb]

you can all fight over the year, but hey , look at me i'm reminission & havin a good time all over again.. ♥

[Timmyfunk1]

The most organic love song ever written. Period.

[eightiesjill]

Love the song, and I used to have a denim jumpsuit just like that...ahh...the memories

[titusho2]

What a beautiful piece of ART! Such a tender and peaceful song...it should send a calming and yet nestialgic vibration to anyone who listens to it no matter what age. I think this was recorded in late 1979? ..when I hear it today still puts me in that mood. Special song thanks... 10cc

[anonymousent]

You WAY OFF on that year ..........

[snowy16100]

Whether 10cc realized it or not,,,they created a masterpiece. And somehow,back then I think no one paid much attention to the lyrics.....the lyrics may mean more..now, rather than way back when when.But how many posters can remember this song being played,way back in their teenage years, at high school dances,or at parties? Oh Lordy!...... I still luv this song...one of the finer arrangements that came along.... :)

[paulllloneeee]

what a great song, music will never be the same

truly sad

[edelvb]

see, it's music like this that keeps me sane,  sad to some(the youth) but hey... i'm still ticking...

[jrt2009]

classic track

[oubliejamais]

precioso gracias por compartir

[terroristkillar]

He keeps her picture up on the wall, it hides a nasty stain thats lying there. Any picture can hide a stain, he is in love, just too scared to admit it.

[terroristkillar]

its a song about the duality of being in love, yet trying not to admit that you are in love.

[terroristkillar]

im about to fall over my chair with sheer amazement that a video of this song even exists. My heartfelt thanks to the person who was gracious enough to share an eternal classic.

[crayolamoradin]

waa

[the7ghost1]

I love this song too...I was only two years old when it came out, but my mom played this record constantly...what surprises me is that no one has mention how totally fucked up this song really is, especially for it's time...it is so dark and twisted...and I love that...

[mowm88]

Great song. I was 9 when this was out.

[ForeignerPhan]

I absolutely loved this song when it hit the radio airwaves in '75. I was 15 at the time and this song brings back so many memories. I can't believe I'll be turning 50 next April. Where'd the time go?! :)

[bewiteok]

50 congrats im 48 i miss it so much our beloved 70s 1st girlfriend 1st everything jee i loved her,laura,never ever forget,i sit and shed tears cause i miss the day so bad,wish i could do it just once more,be well my brother much peace yours curtis

[ForeignerPhan]

'75 was a great year for me. The Flyers won their second straight Stanley Cup, so many girlfriends my freshman year of high school, Babe Ruth baseball, youth football,etc. I occasionally ride by the midget football field while I visit my mom in my hometown. 34 years ago. We're getting old, folks :)

[maskedrider1009]

Of course if it weren't for the internet, we wouldn't be able to view all these great old videos again.

[flibideegibbit]

no internet, no cell phones, no iPods, no satellite (and a LOT of black and white) TV, no bottled water, no cars that damn near drove themselves, Jeopardy wasn't dumbed down, no microwave ovens, no 24/7 news, no answering machines, u could spend $10 on gas and cruise allllll night, the food we ate wasn't 99.99% chemicals, and yes, if we didn't make it home for supper, our parent's didn't even THINK about if we had been abducted or shot by an irate classmate. plus the music was just dam better.

[maskedrider1009]

So true!!!

[jeanethe1]

You are absolutely right!! ,,, we did not need any of those things you metion..BUT music was great!!

[eightiesjill]

Love your post, it's so true

[FF7Bahamut]

Me gusta mucho esta cancion, me encanta su ritmo y la letra es original

[scadaman66]

This song takes me right back to the summer of 1975. I still can't believe that is has been 34 years...time sure flies. One of my all time favorite songs from a much more innocent time in the world that I wish we could go back to. Thanks for posting.

[sicklesickle]

Innocent time? For fucks sake, it was a horrible time. Even worse than we like to believe we have it now. Race riots, vietnam war, all kinds of crazy shit going on from the sixties to seventies. Even the eighties wasn't that great. These be the good old days, right now. Even with the economy and the iraq war, we are still better off by far.

[scadaman66]

At least you didn't have to lock the doors when you left the house (at least where I grew up). Can't remember 5th graders bringing guns to school or eight graders having babies either back then. Lots more countries have nuke weapons now. You didn't have a full throttle, cut throat society that demands their stores to be open 24/7/365 and doesn't take a day off from shopping. Any decade had its problems but they are getting worse now. Not arguing with you, just adding a few points. Peace.

[ecmcomichael]

sicklesickle,

If you're truly 24 y/o, you weren't even around in 1975, so how would you know what it was like? Also, for those who did experience this era, you will find as many opinions about the time as there are people. For you as a young person, I understand your allegience to the era of your youth. But for those of us who are older, many of us view yesteryear as a simpler, less complex time that we'd like to return to. You certainly don't speak for me, and I was there!

[sunshineuk1965]

there are some amazing things today, youtube allowing you to reminise when you like to name one, but lives were less cluttered, ignorance could be identified before it became an international culture, and people were at least capable of having a coherent thought. Sure, white middle aged men ruled the world, and politics was crazy. Now everyone's watching Brittany Spears hair while we self destruct.

[tampatek]

God... flashing back to middle school. Where did the years go?........ went by so fast.

[rockinout94]

what time era??

sorry,weird question,i know.

i'm just fascinated with people from around the sixties-eighties alot!!

the stories you guys can tell.

i think im going to request you as a friend now.

: ]

[teet555]

the best song ever from 10cc love it a lot yes great 5 stars*****

[Havencheese]

The first disco ball looks suspect.

[dudunel2]

maravilhosa música,ouvi muito na difusora am,jet music e na excelsior,a maquina do som nos anos 70.

[pyotty]

A bright full moon fills the night sky, the Arizona desert breeze is clean and sweet. A gleaming black '70 Dodge Coronet R/T makes it way toward Phoenix with this song on the radio. A young man behind the wheel, next to him a sultry young blonde goddess of incomparable beauty. Time somehow seems to stand still, his heart abounds with joy, everything is as it should be,peaceful, wonderful, and sweet. They are young and together, all is right with the world, he is in love, love that is timeless.

[brookmuffett]

I love it! Beautiful!!

[lordtamal]

haha hey that is beautiful.

[ZystynaZay]

Im 23 now and when I was 18 I met my husband and this was the very first song we danced to at his Aunt's wedding..Im into music from the 70's and 80's more than what is out there today.. :D

[mrpshyco]

good for you because unfortunately modern music doesn´t has this kind masterpieces of art, enjoy the best of the best

[Danus67]

Hey HArleybinger, 10CC weren't just starting out when they wrote this song. I think your firend may have been telling you stories, sorry to say...

[anonymousent]

Why does this track sound - SO MUCH like it was an ART OF NOISE production ????? .......

Big Boys Dont Cry ??? - it sounds so much like Art of Noise techo shit .......

[lrich65184]

I can feel the nitrous at the dentist office kicking in with this one. let get drilled

[windridr66]

LOL... Amen to that!

[martywhitevan]

BIG BOYS DONT CRY..big boys dont cry..big boys dont..

[EricaAcapella15]

I just Love this song sooo much. The instrumental is just so soothing and beautiful. The words are so powerful...him being so in denial and trying to convince himself hes not in love is pure genius.

[blackforest270]

This song reminds me of a rainy day back in the 1970s.

Its like a trip back in time!

[jem77469]

This song always brings me back to my early childhood in the 70's. I can remember how it feels to be a 3 yr old child, completely absorbed by this song. Same effect from Baker Street/Gerry Rafferty.

[Relda999]

this song mellows me out!! LOVe iT!!

[harleybinger]

In the early 70s, I worked at the airlines with my good friend Chuck Lindsey who was also a professional songwriter. He would write soft rock and sell the music and lyrics scores to groups just starting out for a few hundred dollars each relinquishing all rights. He named off some his songs incredulously, many of them were recognizable and some were top hits like:

- Precious And Few Climax

- How Long Has This Been Going On Ace

- Im Not In Love 10cc

After 1976, I lost touch.

[colabama]

dear harleybinger,how amazing your friend chuck was at capturing emotions.maybe one day you'll reconnect and speak with him again.thanks for sharing!

[NesianWahine]

sigh****** everytime i hear this tears well in my eyes...i cannot shake it, the melancholy of the love before....trully classic song...and yes, songs of now don't have that much of an impact as the songs as past....

and for u....i will see you next life time...

[tracegnet]

so wonderful, great memories luv it

[1129Irving]

I was in the 6th grade when this song came out. I was soooooooo in love with a girl named Genie at the time.

[carolmary43]

FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!

[MrChubbington]

This is music! Why is it today there is nothing worth talking about? Just bimbos and gets shaking their arse!

[cheapholiday]

Whaddya mean MrChubbington? KC & The Sunshine Band's Shake Yer Booty was a hit at the same time! I loved this song on the AM, the requesting quiet bit was more eerie in mono on AM, whatever, plenty of people hated this soft 70s sound, people hated the 70s in the moment. Now it sounds like like bluebees and puffy clouds.

[MrChubbington]

Explanation time ...Back in the 70's before the disco , they used to be dance halls with bands and sort of dj's. people would dance away to the relatively fast stuff , and basically were waiting for the time two or three slows were playes so you could go up to a girl and ask " want to dance?" and then you knew you had a chance. Remember the 70's those dance places with the big mirror ball and a few lights, before the lazer , stroboscope , etc. Yes I remember I was there!

[MrChubbington]

74-75 , disco came back big time in 76 with Sat night feever etc.B.gees , etc.

[70sPopRock]

"I'm not in love" 10cc's highest ranked song ever, placed #2 for two weeks in June of 1975. These were the greatest and most competitive times ever in Pop music's illustrious history. And 10cc played an important roll in making 1975 the greatest year ever in rock and roll history.

[medicvet]

they don't make songs like this anymore. It's too cool cus it's old school

[netengeargirly2k]

I just love this song. Thanks so much for the send. Have a blessed day. Smile

[fjkseattle]

This song made me so sad when I was young. very haunting yet beautiful

[Roadie02]

I just love this song, it brings back so many memories

[feargal75]

a great classic !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jerrynuevo]

self denial.....the lyrics are soooooo well written

[shamanizing]

brings back some good memories

thanks for posting this slice of american classics

[yidman111]

Sorry Shamanizing but 10cc are British not American but it is a classic and I agree with that part of your comment.

[HHDV]

You Meant to say:

"This Slice Of American Cheese"

[househeadericmd]

a classic in every sense of the word!!!! days of a:m radio.... wow i'm old!!!!! timeless.... great post!!

[warnierules]

I reckon he was bangin a fat chick

[Roadie02]

What is that supposed to mean"? YOU PIG!

[warnierules]

@Roadie02 hehe yeah...

[warnierules]

@Roadie02 It means I(as in me)Reckon(this is what i believe)he(the guy who wrote the song)was(once he)Bangin(havin sex with)a fat(a largly proportioned)chick(woman).. Hope that helps you out fella. Stay in school ;)

[jem77469]

Thank you for ruining a gorgeous song for me. lol, freakin hilarious!

[idpmofo]

audio sounds like shit

[J72dolphins]

What an incredible song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Beautiful all around!!

[DavesVenture]

Stereo my ass. UMG sucks monkey nuts.

[fairlanejay]

lol... the other copy of this song on youtube from a nobody sounds better than the record companys..

[eruption257]

Up yours, UMG. This audio sucks balls.

[1313agents]

This is NOT stereo audio. Duh.

[okgal415]

Yes, the audio sux, but the song is stellar!

[agacinco]

universal music group FAIL

[SmiertSpionem]

They re-uploaded an existing video off youtube - see logo in bottom right. Doh!