I can't believe how good this is, and the ref to Thatchers Britain, is very relevant, that regime threw up so much interesting and inspired art. On top of that, Glenn Gregory is so beautiful, with lips to be kissed.
Perfect choice of Paris for this video. I spent some time their back in the 1980s and it was such a liberation after the grey fascist horror of Thatcher's Britain. And yes, French girls are the sexiest on earth.
After Temptation, the volcano that just eclipsed them, their subsequent stuff, absolutely brilliant stuff like this is so under rated. Shame. Mind you, before Temptation they had some absolutely killer songs. Fascist Groove Thang was just mind blowing among all that Radio 1 sh*te, in 1981. Surreal, and yet so real.Groovy f^ckers!
I loved this song, but first time i saw the video. Heaven 17 always had a knack for great lyrics and really showing the essence of their lyrics in the video and telling you the story. There's not many other bands who were so effortless and portraying the literal translation. Wish music today sounded this good.
This song is so much better than Temptation but I havent heard it on the radio for years. Local radio dj's only seem to have heard of Temptation unfortunately.
This song has been ruined for me...unfortunately.
r0cket2marz 1 week ago
@r0cket2marz
That's sad for you.
Shyamini1000 1 week ago
Now one more ;-) & it's FANTASTIC!
Uiskaja 1 week ago
I can't believe how good this is, and the ref to Thatchers Britain, is very relevant, that regime threw up so much interesting and inspired art. On top of that, Glenn Gregory is so beautiful, with lips to be kissed.
Shyamini1000 1 week ago
Perfect choice of Paris for this video. I spent some time their back in the 1980s and it was such a liberation after the grey fascist horror of Thatcher's Britain. And yes, French girls are the sexiest on earth.
TheDrw321 2 weeks ago
good track, remember recording this on cassette on the radio one sunday top 40 way back when,did i say good, i mean excellent ,80s rule.
lalaloux1 2 weeks ago
one of the best songs of the 80s
GriefTourist 4 weeks ago
the main vocalist reminds me of Draco Malfoy xD ^_^ song is brilliant BTW
tehPizzachu 1 month ago
first single I bought.Good memories!!!
littlemissleo1 1 month ago
Best track off the album by a country mile.
Bring back the '80's.
PhilOfDover 1 month ago
1980s brilliant time
corsaboy2011 2 months ago
Great! this song is awesome, i love New Wave <3
admi908 3 months ago
I used to love this track...so beautiful and haunting....
18andreab 3 months ago 2
I never knew Draco Malfoy liked younger women.
Dendiol 3 months ago 4
I don't think he's 37; and she definitely ain't 17 ;)
CnutRexAnglorum 5 months ago 4
Wish I was 17
Springamatul 5 months ago 3
Top intro.a little known fact,this song was written about them splitting up on their 10th anniversary.lol
me55iahv8 5 months ago
There use to be a better version on here, but has now gone. Vevo strikes again. Thats why no one watches this. Sound is crap.
seeingbunnies 5 months ago
where is Shego & Kim? just kidding , its a great 80's tune :-)
thenicedudejay 6 months ago
j'adore les lyrics
eracaud 6 months ago
a man's dream, a young girl, half his age.
yippitydodah 7 months ago
They were so awesome at Tramlines on friday night :)
emmmalouuise 7 months ago
great song
metalsticker 7 months ago
who can read the letter in 2:36? what does it say?
tjbedista 7 months ago
@tjbedista
It's a goodbye letter, saying that she is leaving him and for him no to follow her.
DickonSpringate 1 month ago
This band is very underrated, this song is amazing!
gusfv9 7 months ago
I remember wearing those trousers in 80s. They were soo cool back then ! :)
bhatian 7 months ago
This song's lyrics are mind-blowing for a pop song!
jacksonbiscuit 8 months ago
After Temptation, the volcano that just eclipsed them, their subsequent stuff, absolutely brilliant stuff like this is so under rated. Shame. Mind you, before Temptation they had some absolutely killer songs. Fascist Groove Thang was just mind blowing among all that Radio 1 sh*te, in 1981. Surreal, and yet so real.Groovy f^ckers!
kirkwallboy 8 months ago
Glen Gregory has got such an amazing voice.
faghag007 8 months ago
Come live with me and make me a registered sex offender.
threnners 9 months ago
@threnners
AHAHAHA! I fuckin lost it! thanks for that!
UstashaMe84 8 months ago
Why can it be that this song only has so few views! Unbelievable.
POISONOUSHAIRSPRAY 9 months ago 29
@POISONOUSHAIRSPRAY almost like a stalker haha
DistortedFrequency1 9 months ago
@POISONOUSHAIRSPRAY agreed ,,what a great 80;s tune .. lovein it!
Drdayzz 7 months ago
@POISONOUSHAIRSPRAY There was another version what had many more views but was removed. Not bad to say it went up in Jan 11.
mullio 3 months ago
i love this song
pjsage921 10 months ago
wow the british do make good songs
a217andy 10 months ago 21
@a217andy especially in the early 80s!
maxinblax777 6 months ago
@a217andy thumbs up for your good taste sir!
OLDMANBADGER 1 month ago
Incredible song. Vid. is new to me, and it kills!
swanstep 10 months ago 5
Heaven 17 are so underrated I loved them and this song was one of my all time favourites
mcginlm72 10 months ago 4
I loved this song, but first time i saw the video. Heaven 17 always had a knack for great lyrics and really showing the essence of their lyrics in the video and telling you the story. There's not many other bands who were so effortless and portraying the literal translation. Wish music today sounded this good.
sabersgrrl 11 months ago 4
he was 52 i was 17 whirl wind took me of my feet ..he was good looking lol he,s gone now this song was out at that time ...lov the song and group lol
dustyrose1964 11 months ago 2
This song is so much better than Temptation but I havent heard it on the radio for years. Local radio dj's only seem to have heard of Temptation unfortunately.
hayley1970 11 months ago 2
One of my favourite tunes!!!
etchells29 1 year ago