Howard Jones "No One Is to Blame" live accoustic

[iBernard]

When disco officially died in the early 80s, along with my friends from AIDS...then came Howard Jones. I don't know how I would have gotten through the 80s without him. He's a more synth-pop version of George Michael, but their lyrics, in most cases, are emotional equals. I'm quite surprised George hasn't covered Howard, and please, not WHAT IS LOVE? Good song, got burned out. Howard's gems are the pearls in the shell.

[cardparadise]

What a great song...PERIOD!!

[whitandnate]

Both versions of this song are great. Phil Collins and the drums he revive it. I do not think that anyone else should ever sing this or try to with the exception of Rob Thomas. No one else could ever come close.

[WendyPA0913]

@whitandnate I would LOVE to hear Rob Thomas sing this- I think that would be phenomenal!

[sinistraipocrita]

HOWARD SEI TRA I PIU' GRANDI IN ASSOLUTO....

[noelreverberation]

@sinistraipocrita sono completamente d'accordo !!!!

[loopaygirl]

beautiful!

[clarkbell]

Camden?

[NoGotMoney]

Howard still sounds great! Gotta say I miss that sweet fretless bass from the record, though.

[osmondboy]

Sounds as good as ever -- one of the best songs of its era.

[gooeyisugly]

Spent my school days listening to this guy............. still listening to him today 23 years later! Well in Howard, Genius!

[bobbyniemi]

Great professionalism by Howard... when the guy on stage clams up and doesn't do shit. I got it.

[carcin220]

Truly one of the very best 80's songs! Timeless!

[gigiobill]

capolavoro

[MichaelCary2222]

why do u think he stalls at 0:33?

[murphy1737]

@MichaelCary2222 Think he was hoping the audience would chime in, but maybe we can't hear them

[nerskie]

@murphy1737 I don't think so. he glanced at the guy with a guitar and hoping the other guy, will do, maybe, his part..

BTW, This is a great song and one of my top favourites since the 80's. Thanks!

[tepslaah]

4 thumbs up....mr.hj..!

[atlpurcy]

HoJo, you were my fav in HS so many years ago and this song was your best effort. Pure genius! Thanks for making the 80's a little less cheesy.

[CIPOLATALCOLICO]

brividi anon finire---come nell'85

[dannyvee2009]

thank u genius, thank u Howard for the magic....all these years!

[diuga1]

Thanks for the upload Genius.

Was it at a big venue?

[Antishadow13]

Always one of my favorite songs ever...

[TEAMIMPORTKILLER]

awesome is all i can say

[superbicio]

DAVVERO BRAVO

[fredatoz]

Saw him in Hornsby Sydney a couple of day ago - great show !

[TwinCheerMom]

Genius ! The only word to use for Howard Jones. This song is amazing !!

[posracing79bu]

remember this from high school, heard it a few times on the radio in the last 20 yrs. Glad to find it a Youtube, big differnce between a singer and a storyteller.

[LoriKimM]

You can look at the menu, but you just can't eat, you can feel the cushion, but you can't have a seat, you can dip your foot in the pool, but you cant have a swim, you can feel the punishment, but you cant commit the sin,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, and you want her? and she want's you..................... Nobody is to blame???????

[pborre01]

Best ever artist!!!!  don't blame me...

[stonesmad]

When was this recorded? Going to see Howard Jones soon in Adelaide.

[pagliux]

Dal vivo è bravissimo.

[martok2112]

Yep...love this song and Things Can Only Get Better. This guy still sounds as great as he did years ago. Duran Duran is another band that still has their classic sound, and haven't lost a thing.

[1971alicat]

I LOVE this song!!!!!!

[socalbeachgal]

Beautiful!! I still get goosebumps.

[toothmaker22000]

killer......

[petdance]

It's not acoustic. It's unaccompanied.

[petdance]

Well, unaccompanied until that guitar player comes along.  But that's not an acoustic piano.

[romeodigital]

Oh I understand now.. Its all making sense now.. yeah.. Howard JOnes is a Genius :D

[gregtube88]

I must be an old man. This reminds me of being a teenager. Oh, the bad old days...

[rnjburch]

WOW!! The vocals are still as strong as ever!GREAT JOB...

[wallydog49]

I have to say it is one of the ten greatest songs ever written. What the others are depends on what you like. I have this one in my "ten".

[zxpzz]

simply beautiful. The power of a song is undeniable.

[perchequi]

the slowlest, the better ♥♥♥

[theyoungflyer]

thank you!

[voideater]

From what he said at his 7/15/08 concert, the attraction/temptation has no blame attached - but if you choose to act on the temptation there are heavy consequences to deal with.

[mjgravina]

What do you think it means by 'No one ever is to blame?' At times I feel life is just like that, some things happen without being anyone's fault. At times though, I listen to this song and wonder if it's something a bit more sarcastic, perhaps no one is to blame when really the only person responsible is oneself.

[mrjohnas]

I think in this case, it's the latter. The song is about being unfaithful and not taking responsibility for it. I think he's saying everyone has temptations, and for that reason, one might use the excuse "everyone else is tempted, so it's not my fault." That's my take, anyway.

[batalion666]

I think Boy George should try this song

[diuga1]

From your mouth to Boy´s ears, buddy.

[cduncan22]

This version is unbelievable...much better than the album version. I also like Emile Millar's version (from The Waitress)

[hazi37]

So awesome.

[petehodbod]

so awesome...

his best song IMO

[xsited1]

Brilliant!

[InSpellofHowardJones]

His Name is Robin Boult and he is also a big Friend from Howard and tours with him.

Go Howard you are the really best!

[xsvspd81]

Who's playing the guitar?