No one alive could possibly think the other version is better. Frist heard this on the "Holiday 80" ep (remember those???) and it burned off the turntable like a blow torch. The other version is sleep inducing in comparison!
Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you!! I'd never heard all of the other, starker versions of this song until today. Boy was I disappointed. So I searched for this version. Back in 1982, I bought the album on which this version was featured. Funny to think I've always loved a "single" that was never a single. To me, this is much funkier than the actual single version. It's a taste of what Heaven 17 would sound like, with those electronic horns. Again, thank-you!
I guess it depends on which version you heard first, personally I think this is what gritty synth music is all about. I am a sound engineer and I still hate all the 'sound/production polishing' they did after these first albums, mutter -mutter.... But if you think there is a better version, be my guest (s) and let me know.
Definitely the best version. The way it builds up from the percussion at the start then the synths kick in about 20 seconds in, they just demand you sit up & pay attention. A beautifully layered track with the hand claps then the horns later.
Though what Phil Oakey was on when he wrote the lyrics I shudder to think.
One of my best friends and I call this the porn version of Being Boiled. It ounds like it could be in a porno movie.
Have a great night, a great day tommorrow, a great night tommorrow, a great week, a great month and a great summer! Puerto Rican Love from New York City!
Have a great night, a great day tommorrow, a great night tommorrow, a great weekend, a great month and a great summer! Puerto Rican Love from New York City!
One of my best friends and I refer to this version of "Being Boiled" as the porn version of "Being Boiled" it seems as of it could be in a porn movie. Brilliant but insane and pretty serious song as well.
Have a great day, a great night, a great week, a great month, a great winter, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! All the best in 2010 and beyond! Puerto Rican Love from New York City!
This definitely the better version. Phil's voice is at its best here and the music in this one is more intense. Although both versions have good things in them. But the other version is the original, and this almost like them doing a cover of their own song. But I'm so glad they did this version as it rocks.
The Old Grey Whistle Test live version of this seems to have been taken down - shame, as it showed the Human League in their original incarnation before the chirpy chix arrived.
Epic!
eitada 4 days ago
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Here is another nice cover version of this great song as a tribute to the Human League on RiotinlondonW1 channel
RiotinlondonW1 3 weeks ago
THE best version of Being Boiled bar none!
mpersad 4 weeks ago
I'm a fan, which made hearing this at the end of Ninja Assassin all the stranger and more wonderful.
Ebonyte1 4 months ago
No one alive could possibly think the other version is better. Frist heard this on the "Holiday 80" ep (remember those???) and it burned off the turntable like a blow torch. The other version is sleep inducing in comparison!
daedalus15426 8 months ago
I also think this is the best version of this superb song.
0clockorange0 8 months ago
Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you!! I'd never heard all of the other, starker versions of this song until today. Boy was I disappointed. So I searched for this version. Back in 1982, I bought the album on which this version was featured. Funny to think I've always loved a "single" that was never a single. To me, this is much funkier than the actual single version. It's a taste of what Heaven 17 would sound like, with those electronic horns. Again, thank-you!
34airflow 10 months ago
I like the other version. Much more raw compared to this.
senorverde09 1 year ago 2
Zagreb... 1987... Jabuka... Svi, ali svi u slušaonici plješću u ritmu!!!
Jebeno dobar feeling :)
AverageDood 1 year ago
this song has a good techno rythm to it. this would be good in a spy movie or something like that.
jerro95 1 year ago
The real one!
MrVollstrecker 1 year ago
@MrVollstrecker
That is what I was about to say. Bookmarked.
nikldan 1 year ago
Great tune . Takes me back ..
johnmckinlay67 1 year ago
I guess it depends on which version you heard first, personally I think this is what gritty synth music is all about. I am a sound engineer and I still hate all the 'sound/production polishing' they did after these first albums, mutter -mutter.... But if you think there is a better version, be my guest (s) and let me know.
jacobjac5 1 year ago
@jacobjac5 i love this version but i have moments when i listen to the slow version,they both have their merits
smithypeart 1 year ago
Definitely the best version. The way it builds up from the percussion at the start then the synths kick in about 20 seconds in, they just demand you sit up & pay attention. A beautifully layered track with the hand claps then the horns later.
Though what Phil Oakey was on when he wrote the lyrics I shudder to think.
ascotales 1 year ago 2
@ascotales
He was on £12 a week,thats why he wanted fame and fortune. -)
125or200px 10 months ago
Quality.
kenquattro 1 year ago
Of course if you use search on Youtube you'll find there's more than two versions! But this is still my favourite, it's more polished.
Rumpio 1 year ago
best version by far- cracker lp - a classic
tasimana 1 year ago
Martin Galway must have loved this version.Green Beret.
I like love both versions in equal amounts and for different reasons.
So there.
nikamota 1 year ago
amen. this is the better version!!!!
mpahou 1 year ago
One of my best friends and I call this the porn version of Being Boiled. It ounds like it could be in a porno movie.
Have a great night, a great day tommorrow, a great night tommorrow, a great week, a great month and a great summer! Puerto Rican Love from New York City!
prlad85 1 year ago
@prlad85 i completely agree, i think this version is sooooo dated it does my head in
fuckamericanidiot 1 year ago
@fuckamericanidiot you said it;)
Have a great night, a great day tommorrow, a great night tommorrow, a great weekend, a great month and a great summer! Puerto Rican Love from New York City!
prlad85 1 year ago
geez i bought this in in 1981, havnt heard it for years
chasman19651888 1 year ago
qriginal is more powerful, this ist to funky.
strohhutjungeruffie 2 years ago
Thanks for the feedback guys :)
ghaladgwaith 2 years ago
One of my best friends and I refer to this version of "Being Boiled" as the porn version of "Being Boiled" it seems as of it could be in a porn movie. Brilliant but insane and pretty serious song as well.
Have a great day, a great night, a great week, a great month, a great winter, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! All the best in 2010 and beyond! Puerto Rican Love from New York City!
prlad85 2 years ago
I just want to add to my previous comment that the surge of synth sounds at 3:34 make this record!
wgaule 2 years ago
This definitely the better version. Phil's voice is at its best here and the music in this one is more intense. Although both versions have good things in them. But the other version is the original, and this almost like them doing a cover of their own song. But I'm so glad they did this version as it rocks.
wgaule 2 years ago 7
Nowt wrong with covering one's own tracks. Robert Palmer did a far better job of "Bad Case of Loving You" second time round.
CatFiain 2 years ago
I agree, as I said, I'm glad they did it. Kraftwerk also did an excellent job of covering their own songs in the early nineties on 'The Mix' album.
wgaule 2 years ago
omg ive been looking for this version for years, thanx for posting xxx
bod369 2 years ago
The Old Grey Whistle Test live version of this seems to have been taken down - shame, as it showed the Human League in their original incarnation before the chirpy chix arrived.
arita2006 2 years ago
finally! everyone thinks the other version is better this one is soo amzing
mudoctave223 2 years ago
wow, that beat just made my day
coolfeztboy 2 years ago
The greatest version of all... thank u soooo much!
petalouda18 2 years ago
Both versions are great - I prefer this one though. Maybe. :)
electroandvocals 2 years ago 4
The Original is always better than the cover, no matter what.
zombiehorde99 2 years ago
AT LAST!!! The proper version of this song! I have all early Human league tracks, they were brilliant.
seanpdaly 2 years ago