great song, great live version too mark's playing on this is great shows that he his not just a slap mechant but is an amazing finger style player too.
Stunningly awesome, this gets better everytime I play this...all elements of this song are perfect...album and this live version....and a great bassline to learn and play too...
I wish I had that bass. That Alembic sounds awesome. It still sounds like Mark King no matter what he plays. What's more difficult, playing like Mark King or being able to afford an Alembic like that. At this point both are dreams for me. I've been listening to him since the early 80's. Never ceases to amaze me. He would sound great with a washtub, a stick and a srting.
There are two more songs I cannot find that were recorded in the UK only. right with 'Sleep On My Heart'. e-mail to lathanrhonda45@yahoo.com if anyone knows. Mark King has to be the best bass player I've ever heard. Groove On Guys!
The only bass player that I know that can sing and play a mean bass at the same time. Mark is definitely one of my favorite and inspirational bass players.
Great band....i think when i still 13 years old back then in 1991 these guys had already amazed me in 1987 european MTV when their hits are amongts the best ever pop in the entire western hemisphere. The beauty and the feeling are second to none until this very day......they should be awarded more than those stupid fucking pricks of mtv awards like justin and britney sh**tey
Such a great intro to this song. Saw them on this tour and saw Mark on his own a few years ago. Level 42 are touring this year (UK) with Mike on keys!
a brilliant version of this old classic,,,not sure who played the original lead guitar on this cos it came out around the time that the original line up split,,,,, brilliant track from a brilliant band
I know of somebody who was at the same gig. He said that Level 42 were amazing and Mark was really friendly with the audience. Contrast with Madonna - went on stage late and totally sucked.
Thank you taking me back to the late 80's when Level 42 was "King" and life was a little more less stressful. Oh, to see these chaps over in the States just once...
No lie, Level 42 played a free concert in downtown Dallas (West End) October 5, 1987 and I was 15...I practically BEGGED my mom to let me go...I wonder if anyone else here saw that show. Anyway, I guess that was right before Phil & Boon left the band because Boon was ill. I was only a few feet from the stage. That was probably the best night of my life...amazing show!!
Yeh this is the best live version of this old track i have ever seen LEVEL 42 with the original second line up mike lindup adds so much to many of their best hits and it has truly revived their second coming long live level 42
he calls this an old song? it's only 4/5 years old overhere... guaranteed was the first album after running in the family xD great song though, i love to sing along!
the last big tour they did...and proud to say i was there! and also the last years that mark king had a great bass sound. the status he plays on now sucks...sound like a guitar :/ mostly treble and fretnoise.
Gary Husband was not a particular favourite with a lot of Level 42 fans as a replacement for Phil Gould. Why that is I don't really understand because you're right, he's a great drummer. Check out lots of Gary's jazz stuff with other musicians. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.
Amazing band. Always loved the drummer and bass player. I discovered their "Running in the Family" record back in 1986 and still love listening to it today.
Retroglide has REALLY grown on me. It's good stuff. Every time they have a lineup change, it takes some getting used to, but it's different. That's the great thing about them, they don't stagnate.
Anybody checked out Retroglide yet? If your a Level 42 fan you'll dig it! God I love this band, ever since "True Colors" Level has been a part of some of my fondest memories! Now they're back together and touring Europe, I'd kill to see them once again in the states!
one of the greatest bands ever. love this song . first time seeing the live version of this song.. have to say love it more now as i did then.. Mark King is a great lyricist. Level 42 is still one of my all time favorite group.. Im from the U.S. and here i can say sleep on music like this. We need more type of music like this today..Songs with feelings and melodies that just stick in ur head. Thank u to the person that uploaded this on here.. Love this Version!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Ric, it's great to hear that America has fans of great music like this too. I'm 15, and have been a fan since the age of 5! I think you'll find that these lyrics were written by the band's orginal drummer, Phil Gould (not featured in this video), but nonetheless they are great.
I have to agree completely, the best version ever of Children say. And I will say probably the best ever Level 42 line up. Background vocals here are more sharp than today with Nathan and Sean
well my friend i have to agree with you there ... Annie McCaig s vocals are just amazing ... and so is Jakko J. (dont ask me to spell it lol) .. this song as always been one of my personal faves but anything from RITF is :)xx
i agree. This performance is sublime. Had the vid running in the background (just listening while another window was open) and sounded utterly brilliant as a track in itself.
Can never get enough of watching this one, LOVE the tune, always have, this just makes it even better. Thank you Mark King and L42, you've made me hum all day now, lol.
Oh wow i LOVE this ...This is one of my faves from RITF!! i like this even more then the original recording ! Thank you so much for posting this :) ..
Mark King rules bass period, and Mike Lindup? he should be careful in airport bathrooms because as a keyboard and vocal guy he kicks serious arse and Republican Senators would love to date him here in the US, I would recommend my defense, poop in a bag, you see a hand waving in your stall, dump the saved poop in their hand, works great! though reloading the bag is inconvenient at best
This version of this song gives me so much goosebumps...
TizVidz12 1 month ago
Love this band very much! Thanks for have posted it !
matuto2007 1 month ago
great song, great live version too mark's playing on this is great shows that he his not just a slap mechant but is an amazing finger style player too.
moodydan72 3 months ago
my favourite version of this song ever
fireflighter0 4 months ago
Fantastic song from a truly fantastic band.
PBayee34 4 months ago
Ki az, akinek nem tetszik ez a szám? Jöjjön ide, megütöm.
latakacs 4 months ago
My favorite Level 42 song! So well done!
brianab31 5 months ago
How can anyone dislike this song
boogernights 5 months ago
Stunningly awesome, this gets better everytime I play this...all elements of this song are perfect...album and this live version....and a great bassline to learn and play too...
thesoledad25 6 months ago
Sorry, meant to write...is the 1991 Guaranteed concert available on dvd? Thanks!
Please email me : dantheman_90028@yahoo.com
DanCoxRocks 6 months ago
Is his concert available on dvd...haven't seen it on ebay.
DanCoxRocks 6 months ago
Mark King is my favorite funk bassist. :-D
truerock74 6 months ago
I wish I had that bass. That Alembic sounds awesome. It still sounds like Mark King no matter what he plays. What's more difficult, playing like Mark King or being able to afford an Alembic like that. At this point both are dreams for me. I've been listening to him since the early 80's. Never ceases to amaze me. He would sound great with a washtub, a stick and a srting.
phillybass101 7 months ago
There are two more songs I cannot find that were recorded in the UK only. right with 'Sleep On My Heart'. e-mail to lathanrhonda45@yahoo.com if anyone knows. Mark King has to be the best bass player I've ever heard. Groove On Guys!
BreeBae21 8 months ago
I love this song, but actually what is it about? Random question I know, from a fan.
MrHaithwaite1992 11 months ago
@MrHaithwaite1992 I think it is about how the adults lose their innocence when they get older.
DesheDanDuvdevan 11 months ago
Greats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
alearda 1 year ago
I would say this is my favorite band. These guys just groove. Mark and the guys are killer.
jvaldez111 1 year ago
sO GREAT !!!!
GSDG55SGG 1 year ago
♫♪♩ Formidable la bonne humeur de cette musique et de ces musiciens...Merci oui ♥♫♪
adhonores100 1 year ago
Fantastic!!!
mtfsant 1 year ago
...schon unglaublich gut....
Bennussig 1 year ago
The only bass player that I know that can sing and play a mean bass at the same time. Mark is definitely one of my favorite and inspirational bass players.
pbass70 1 year ago
I really love this into. The old songs are always the best of "42"!!!
dangaurdace 1 year ago
Just stunning.
therantingboy 1 year ago
Great band....i think when i still 13 years old back then in 1991 these guys had already amazed me in 1987 european MTV when their hits are amongts the best ever pop in the entire western hemisphere. The beauty and the feeling are second to none until this very day......they should be awarded more than those stupid fucking pricks of mtv awards like justin and britney sh**tey
tomicalover 1 year ago 2
Brilliant. These guys have mastered the art of song writing. This piece could not have been any better.
mooni007 1 year ago
I LOOOOVE Mikes falsetto!!!
strawberryluv1814 1 year ago
surf and enjoy, so cool, relaxing.
silasoldo7 1 year ago
Great bassist , perfect voice and BRILLIANT BAND !!! : )
MetropolitanAngel1 1 year ago
Mike Lindrup's voice sounds real bad in this...and they don't need the female back up either..
jaguar7676 1 year ago
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Perfection. Brilliant musicians and great song. Love it :)
albinm42 1 year ago
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Perfection. Brilliant musicians and great song. Love it :)
albinm42 1 year ago
Perfection. Brilliant musicians and great song. Love it :)
albinm42 1 year ago
the kolbola is the!
naaaaaagz 1 year ago
Extraklasse Liveversion! Hört sich einfach spitze an, danke!
xhoffis1 1 year ago
Love Gary's tom's and the way he delays the start crashing around his symbals waiting for Mark to sort his bass tunes out! Magic!
mgzt190plus 1 year ago
saw them last year when i was 14 with my dad ive grown up with these guys, love their music
Sweetjonny2 1 year ago
Easily one of the best renditions of this all time L42 classics. I have the original VCR and keep it under lock and key!!!
CommanderIan 1 year ago
Thanks for posting this video. Fine, fantastic...
mtfsant 1 year ago
Such a great intro to this song. Saw them on this tour and saw Mark on his own a few years ago. Level 42 are touring this year (UK) with Mike on keys!
martsteve75 2 years ago 2
@martsteve75
yeah and on june they are gonna come to japan too:-)
fl1129lili 1 year ago
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martsteve75 2 years ago
fine version
Yogurt2345 2 years ago
Hi! who is the guitar? Real good intro.
surgical74 2 years ago
Bass Guitar & Leading Vocals: Mark King
Keyboard & Backing Vocals: Mike Lindup
Guitar: Jakko Jakszyk
Drums: Gary Husband
Backing Vocalist: Anne McCaig
markymarkking 2 years ago 2
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UKVivaLaVida 2 years ago
I am officially the Number 1 fan!
Don't anyone doubt that!
markymarkking 2 years ago
I'm officially officially the number 1 fan!
Me and Mark have had some great times together, he came to mine last week for a picnic in the garden
UKVivaLaVida 2 years ago
@markymarkking and John Thirkell on the trumpet!!
Don't forget Johnny!!
spelqueka 2 years ago
awesome bass!! - King IS King
josez1 2 years ago
a brilliant version of this old classic,,,not sure who played the original lead guitar on this cos it came out around the time that the original line up split,,,,, brilliant track from a brilliant band
fireflighter0 2 years ago
The Original Line up played on this song, they just didn't appear in the video (Probably shot months after the song was finished, mixed and mastered)
MarkWiltshireBass 2 years ago
That was REALLY good....
buddybass2 2 years ago
One of my L42 favourites. Biliant band & music.
albinm42 2 years ago
Brilliant. MK is the best bassist that ever lived.
eat911t 2 years ago 26
@eat911t jaco and him are there equal
zeekdavis21 1 year ago
@eat911t what about john taylor??
vaadaenmacchi 9 months ago
@eat911t What about Bootsy?
proctor940 9 months ago
The first time I saw LEVEL 42 was in 1987 when they opened up for Madonna at Anaheim stadium.
rpgfire 2 years ago
I know of somebody who was at the same gig. He said that Level 42 were amazing and Mark was really friendly with the audience. Contrast with Madonna - went on stage late and totally sucked.
MrTrumptonriots 2 years ago
Thank you taking me back to the late 80's when Level 42 was "King" and life was a little more less stressful. Oh, to see these chaps over in the States just once...
adkpeakboy 2 years ago 2
No lie, Level 42 played a free concert in downtown Dallas (West End) October 5, 1987 and I was 15...I practically BEGGED my mom to let me go...I wonder if anyone else here saw that show. Anyway, I guess that was right before Phil & Boon left the band because Boon was ill. I was only a few feet from the stage. That was probably the best night of my life...amazing show!!
tess1972rn 2 years ago
mark is amazing !!1 i met him back in 1986 , in new haven ,ct usa . they were all very nice !!! i wish they all original members would reunite !!!
tubagee 3 years ago
holy hell this is fantastic!! LEVEL 42, PLEASE BE TOURING NEXT AUGUST IN ENGLAND!!! i'm coming to see you guys!
Beatles4President 3 years ago
thank you, great video, great King...
fabri600 3 years ago
Yeh this is the best live version of this old track i have ever seen LEVEL 42 with the original second line up mike lindup adds so much to many of their best hits and it has truly revived their second coming long live level 42
fireflighter0 3 years ago
Best popsong Level 42 ever made.
This concerts is, in my opinion, one of the best concerts Level 42 ever made.
Great musicians on tour, also the horn-section and of course, Gary Husband, the "animal" on drums... ;-))
Annie McCaig on backing vocals...good old times...
Fantastic!!!
Thx for posting !!!
Sattel42 3 years ago
Totally agree with you.... SUPERB!!!!
laloservin 2 years ago
Ah great, at 1:10 when Mark has finished tuning and Gary starts to thump his drums, i am back in music heaven.
mgzt190plus 3 years ago
he calls this an old song? it's only 4/5 years old overhere... guaranteed was the first album after running in the family xD great song though, i love to sing along!
waasvanwillem 3 years ago
lovley band of live music.the drummer gets busy @2:37.
ayothe1 3 years ago
L42 MEXICO LOVE YOU!!!
maesegengis 3 years ago
¡Así es!Bueno,al menos tu y yo :P
ot77777 3 years ago
I love the lead singers voice..What is his name? I have been a fan since running in the family, i really should alreay know!!
misslittlemomma 3 years ago
yes, you should already know ;)
He is Mark King.
balsingh1 3 years ago
LOL, thanks so much for sharing that with me. Good info.. :-)
misslittlemomma 3 years ago
I didn't know until yesterday. I was just blown away by every song of theirs I've heard from time to time, wondering who they were.
korruption 3 years ago
Cuando será el día que vengan a Chile aunque sea Mark King solo
tvrodri 3 years ago
ramon709 totally agree with you there mate. The Alembic days were the best, The status basses are shite, it doesnt sound authentic lev 42
willy2guns 3 years ago
the last big tour they did...and proud to say i was there! and also the last years that mark king had a great bass sound. the status he plays on now sucks...sound like a guitar :/ mostly treble and fretnoise.
but still, MK rulez for ever! :)
ramon709 3 years ago
what a mother of a drummer...very different from Phil Gould, but very very tasty. awesome
bandghostyhead 3 years ago
Gary Husband was not a particular favourite with a lot of Level 42 fans as a replacement for Phil Gould. Why that is I don't really understand because you're right, he's a great drummer. Check out lots of Gary's jazz stuff with other musicians. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.
kingthumb2003 3 years ago
CLASS!
rudenotto69 3 years ago
Amazing band. Always loved the drummer and bass player. I discovered their "Running in the Family" record back in 1986 and still love listening to it today.
padistedor 4 years ago
Lovin the bass line at the beginning of the song - fantastic
timplight 4 years ago
Love the way Mark King changes the bass line on the first two riffs.. The guy is an amazing bass player, amazing musician... Thanx for posting..
Scythe0001 4 years ago 3
One my fav bands. In the US... I don't know too many who know about level 42. The music scene really sucks here these days.
orlandofriend 4 years ago 18
@orlandofriend Your not wrong bro!!
townsend316 1 year ago
Retroglide has REALLY grown on me. It's good stuff. Every time they have a lineup change, it takes some getting used to, but it's different. That's the great thing about them, they don't stagnate.
padseenoodle 4 years ago
Anybody checked out Retroglide yet? If your a Level 42 fan you'll dig it! God I love this band, ever since "True Colors" Level has been a part of some of my fondest memories! Now they're back together and touring Europe, I'd kill to see them once again in the states!
stonepolismusic 4 years ago
Children say children say...
I love it!
misteryos25 4 years ago
one of the greatest bands ever. love this song . first time seeing the live version of this song.. have to say love it more now as i did then.. Mark King is a great lyricist. Level 42 is still one of my all time favorite group.. Im from the U.S. and here i can say sleep on music like this. We need more type of music like this today..Songs with feelings and melodies that just stick in ur head. Thank u to the person that uploaded this on here.. Love this Version!!!!!!!!!!!
ricflair334 4 years ago 2
Hi Ric, it's great to hear that America has fans of great music like this too. I'm 15, and have been a fan since the age of 5! I think you'll find that these lyrics were written by the band's orginal drummer, Phil Gould (not featured in this video), but nonetheless they are great.
BenGould42 4 years ago
BITCHIN! TO BE! the emotion from Mike Lindup kicks arse, though the backup seems robotic, almost like The Chant Has Begun, also a great song. Bill
urquattro196 4 years ago
Cant get bored of this song,,WOW
willy2guns 4 years ago 4
I have to agree completely, the best version ever of Children say. And I will say probably the best ever Level 42 line up. Background vocals here are more sharp than today with Nathan and Sean
beckenbauers 4 years ago
well my friend i have to agree with you there ... Annie McCaig s vocals are just amazing ... and so is Jakko J. (dont ask me to spell it lol) .. this song as always been one of my personal faves but anything from RITF is :)xx
corigraves 4 years ago
My mouth is hanging open. Stunning intro and version of this song!!
padseenoodle 4 years ago 3
i agree. This performance is sublime. Had the vid running in the background (just listening while another window was open) and sounded utterly brilliant as a track in itself.
TearTheRoofOff 4 years ago
Can never get enough of watching this one, LOVE the tune, always have, this just makes it even better. Thank you Mark King and L42, you've made me hum all day now, lol.
cehamh 4 years ago
Best live version of children say ever, Also on this video is the best version of Mr pink,, some 1 please upload it,,its fucking GRRRRRRRRR8
willy2guns 4 years ago
Never saw this version before. Really great live sound. Nice melodic intro and outro
beckenbauers 4 years ago
Oh wow i LOVE this ...This is one of my faves from RITF!! i like this even more then the original recording ! Thank you so much for posting this :) ..
corigraves 4 years ago 4
This is AWESOME!!!!!! This is one of my favorites, right up there with Something About You, LOVE this version as well. WOW!!!
cehamh 4 years ago
I m glad you like it as well .. i love all the songs from that album though .. that year was the year i saw them live so maybe thats why lol :)
corigraves 4 years ago
Mark King rules bass period, and Mike Lindup? he should be careful in airport bathrooms because as a keyboard and vocal guy he kicks serious arse and Republican Senators would love to date him here in the US, I would recommend my defense, poop in a bag, you see a hand waving in your stall, dump the saved poop in their hand, works great! though reloading the bag is inconvenient at best
urquattro196 4 years ago
A beautiful version of this song, thanks for sharing.
onlyhumanafterall 4 years ago 5