The Roaring Boys - House Of Stone

[Superstar7]

oh my god, I met this band back when I was a teenager and went backstage at the Marquee - got photos of me with Tim and Paul somewhere!!

[FrankChickens]

It's a decent enough track but nowhere near as good as 'Every Second of the Day' which should of been chosen as the first single.

[purplepelican69]

I saw Andy Kershaw interview this band on Whistle Test in 1985 and they then sang this song live. I was knocked out and was sure they had a massive future. It was a very minor hit and I never heard of them again. I suppose it just shows that you can be too good for the mass market. Far better to offer mediocrity like Take That and the Spice Girls and mop up the pre-pubescent and menopausal markets.

[thefoxdgl]

c'era anche la versione remix... semplicemente fantastica.



[knownpleasures]

rubbish song, a victim of over production



[purplepelican69]

@knownpleasures Sorry,couldn't agree with you less. This is a fabulous song and how this band never became mega is one of the great mysteries of the last half century.

[MrLexus888]

cool i love this band 1 of my fvrt band ever!

[maxxiss1971]

belllissima questa canzone..........

[22ndWave]

Anyone remember when music was as good as this? Seriously, there was a time when this liquid gold was being pumped out daily. Guess the well ran dry...

[annamora70]

bello

[niklu1012]

Acabo de encontrarlo, muy bueno, me trae recuerdos felices de un hombre maravilloso

[uallaruso]

Per chi volesse ascoltare la versione inclusa nell'LP (raro) omonimo dei Roaring Boys...

[ghicaccatta]

l'avrò visto per l'ultima volta 23 anni fa....bellissimo!

[themusicbod]

Sit back, large white wine, sunshine on the beach, healthy dose of something...wow

what a track xxxxx

[motorsport73]

wonderful song! Remember my best years!

[ottoskidoo]

The album version is longer and better than this single edit.

[ladycplum]

I agree, the single verwsion is missing an entire verse!

[bamhermani]

this song actually was the biggest hit out here... how can someone not like it.. it's played even @ the goth nights..beautiful, eternal best song ever

[attimofugggente]

che meraviglia (leggi: emozione) ritrovare questo video dopo tanti anni! peccato non sia ancora riuscito a trovare un cd con questo motivo...

[vottolo]

Io ce l'ho su Dreams Sogni d'Autore,una compilation del 1997 della Columbia.Bellissima canzone e bellissimi ricordi di quel magnifico 1986

[zzkasteddu]

...è bellissima! Grandi ROARING BOYS!

[miramata]

Merci merci merci ! Je pensais ne jamais réentendre cette chanson que j'avais adoré en 86... Un pur moment de plaisir !

[dollydomi]

ottimo pezzo, grande periodo musicale

[grovegreener]

a perfect mix with Roxy Music's "True to Life" or anything on their Avalon album

[sailorms]

HOUSE OF STONE (Roaring Boys) I was waiting for so long Took my chances but they'd all already gone But there's nothing I can do nothing I can find to move me like you do Now that song comes again and I still remember saying Young boy afraid to ask for love To take a chance No light, no love will ever grow Inside my house of stone welcome in sweet sorrow Where you've been I'll never know Let the music fill this room can't you see they're only melodies of you

[sailorms]

Now that song comes again and I still remember saying Young boy afraid to ask for love your chances will pass no light, no love will ever grow inside your house of stone Now that song comes again and i know I will still remember saying Young boy who could not ask for love, Your chance has passed No light, no love will ever grow I will build a house of stone Young boy who could not ask for love Your chance has passed No light, no love will ever grow I will build a house of stone

[nino288]

how much memoirs......

[martinihoudini]

Still don't know why this song was not a big hit. A real shame.

[morenomenga]

finalmente vi ho trovato! una delle poche canzoni da salvare degli anni 80!!!

[Dollyna38]

tks God Tube exists!i remeber so well this song, in Italy was not so famous, but i loved it,and i could't find it anywhere!finally here it is!i would listen to it for hrs....pure joy!stefania

[AORCrazy]

Just... beautiful...

[seamonstar]

wicked tune! thanx for putting it up.

[tadokauli]

is it this their first record song (house of stone)? co'z it seem's kind of lack of lyrics. but any way thank for d post. i really appreciate it.

[bore1969]

Buenisimo este tema!! Great song!!

[rivombroso]

ma lui è Adam degli "Adam & the Ants"?

[motorsport73]

bellissima canzone, una delle migliori degli anni 80!

[ladycplum]

wow, I have never seen this video before, but I LOVE the song!

[warthog99932]

wow takes me back

[JAMR1977]

Gracias por subir este video, gran tema, en el album es parejo....gracias nuevamente.

[cestlapog]

excellent! Time for a revival?

[frasermaccoll]

I was the bloke playing the sax in this video - never thought people like it. Glad to see it's found a second life. Thank you! Tim May

[coracleman]

I've always liked it, a real 80's classic this one. As a matter of interest what happened to the band after this and did any have successful music careers?

[desanruth]

you're a legend !!! whatever happened to you all? des

[gazzer1999]

are you kidding.i love this song. iv got it on video tape from the whistle test. i cant fiend the cd thou. it`s only took me 20 years to get the single.

[ottoskidoo]

Bravo - a beautiful song.

[MrWymondham]

Hi Tim, Was bored and was searching 'You Tube' for old tracks and remembered you used to be in this group. Dont know if you remeber me but used to live around the corner from you in Petts Wood - a life time ago. David Abbott

[desanruth]

I bought this single in Torquay, summer of 1985, Can't believe I found this here !!!!!memories...............

[karimamir]

OH MY GOD!!!!

[zibio701]

GREAT!!!!! THANKS A LOT !!

[pk7pk7]

is this not a stiff little fingers song

[ottoskidoo]

can't believe this is posted! thank you!

i still have this album and yes, it's the best song.

[philjoby]

Tried the search not expecting a result! Fantastic! Thanks. I saw them on OGWT and bought the single. Still have it with a crack in but still plays. Never seen the video before. One of my top 10 80's tunes.

[VirgoAlien]

This group, much like England's Frazier Chorus, mysteriously fell through the cracks of time. This evocative, pop perfect tune deserved a greater place in music history's spotlight!

[mspeekay]

I didn't know the album was ever released. I saw this band a few times live, great memories, thanks

[martinihoudini]

Beautiful song that sadly never found the success it deserved.

[coracleman]

A great song from a band destined to be big but never made it.

[back2frinky]

This was actually released in 1985, and reviewed in Smash Hits June 19 - July 2 (they mistakenly called it "heart of stone").

I don't think it made the Top 40, but it's a pleasant tune, infinitely more preferable than Stock, Aitken and Waterman for example.

[Tonydalonely]

I remember the Roaring Boys were going to be the next big thing. Their record company spent a fortune promoting them but for some reason they never resonated with the public.