The Associates - 18 Carat Love Affair (Top of the Pops)

[sinister066]

the associates...a band way too far ahead of thier time...billy, ian, martha..tnx for some fekin fantastic memories.

[inshreds66]

@sinister066 cheers my pleasure

[sinister066]

@inshreds66 cheers to u ma friend, u have made a happy man feel very old..lmao.

[inshreds66]

@sinister066 I know what you mean

[erictheviking871]

iv just got sulk with bonus tracks for 4 quid from scene n heard in pontefract . its realy good to hear again .

[iandoyle69]

my fav associates song so many great memories of 1982 when life was so so nieve in everyway..(think the kinks come dancing similar in parts )..

[vegetablemagnetism]

My God, the crush I used to have on Martha Ladly, starting with her Martha and the Muffins days....

[ChernozymVideo]

wow! Martha Ladly on keyboards & vocals; great to see this.

[thelonelylady]

I've become convinced that this is the single greatest pop song ever written/recorded. I can't stop watching/listening!

[MrBazzabee]

If he could act, Burnley FCs Chris Eagles could deffo play Billy-He's a dead ringer for him_Check It Out.!!!!!

[HINKLEY81]

Well it cost £600 at 1982 prices so I hope You have a bit put by kymm00 ; )

[Ahbootsybaby]

I loved this in 1982 and though its very 80's I just love the associates, still do have all thier records and still play them

[glutusmaximus]

My faqvourite associates track,,,, ish he had'nt topped himself

[kymm00]

That edible guitar is hilarious! I need to get one of those.

[10thnametried]

mmmm it does sound tastey i think i'll have a side order of keyboard too

[nikospotes]

i loved him from the album "beyond the sun" but he had many good songs with the associates

[oogie11]

absolutely, absolutely...the affectionate punch was good, as was Party Fears 2, their best known tune methinks it were...yeah, beautiful voice billy mackenzie had :)

[nikospotes]

billy the best!

[oogie11]

absolutely, i agree with you...it's so beautiful this song, God bless Billy Mackenzie ;)