Del Amitri - Driving with the Brakes On

[xarcher1988]

To kissynian, think about it, it is perfect the way it is. not in sync, skipping just like the songs meaning...

[swollower]

dont be sorry! I`ve always wanted the lyricsand, now i got them .At least 10 years later Thank you,thank you thank you!

[santabees]

don't like the quality, buy it, ah'm sure justin would be happy, wtf!!

[grahamzandah]

Did you just video tape your tv? haha

[shaunb1973]

top band and a songwriter who made sense. rock on justin.................

[colejx78]

don't be critical go buy the original at a resale shop ! if you don't like the sound quality. I've been looking for this song for years after hearing it working 3rd shift in a 24 hour supermarket ! you can also go to last fm.com!

[seanfromengland]

Justin Currie is touring doing all the old songs plus those off his 2 solo albums. Touring UK and US i think. He and his band were excellent this May in Shepherds Bush

[sab15802000]

best song in the world.

[mimisixtyfour]

love this song,

Del Amitri singer Justin Currie (+ Band) just released a new Album THE GREAT WAR, fantastic album, received many rave reviews already!!!!

[Dokdude]

@mimisixtyfour thank you!

[espanolporaplicacion]

@nyghtowl Justin Currie would hate to have someone like you listen to his songs. I'm pretty sure of that.

[nyghtowl]

@espanolporaplicacion i sincerely apologise for my heartlessness

i retract my heartless comment

no excuse for my rudeness

[dilwich123]

I love the recording.....Great life atmosphere......Rock On!

[justcallmesimon]

crap quality

[TheDamped]

So, i clicked nyghtowl's profile for kicks and he is from the uk. kinda ironic on that point but however i agree with what you said despite that comment, i know my country harbors a lot of thoughtless jerks, but i assure you we all are not. thumbs up for you and thumbs down for him.

[nyghtowl]

@TheDamped i sincerely apologise for my heartlessness

i retract my heartless comment

[espanolporaplicacion]

@nyghtowl Awwww...you're a gem...a resplendently glistening one worthy of eternal cherishment. xxx

[Trafener]

i think this recording makes it come alive. the kids are ignorable ;)

[seanfromengland]

nyghtowl, you have to be american. You tube attracts so many rude thoughtless contributors like you. Just be nice. If you have a constructive comment make it. Why do you think you have to be obnoxious. Grow up.

[nyghtowl]

@seanfromengland and others

i am sorry for my anger...i was out-of-order

[msmb4l]

Check out the band THIRD CONNECTION.We have two songs up-SO LONG and SIMPLE THINGS

[seamuslyfamous105]

she is pretty, who is she ?

[Lowdenjim]

What a band - brilliant; different. Someone direct me to similar quality (recent) innovation please! (Does it exist anymore - or am I just getting old?)

[WolfKang1]

Give a listen to Wolfkang

[blitz23ca]

Does anybody understand this song is about abortion?

[moofoo222]

yes, totally, making it one of the most powerful songs ever.

[Geetar2112]

I don´t know what the fuss is about - swimming with yer boots on is a common expression where I come from, so it´s a great lyric.

[johnleggat]

awesome del amitri

check out another scottish band

third connection 'simple things' and

'so long'

[JasonRadley]

'Swimming with your boots on...' a duff lyric in an otherwise excellent song.

[MrXenophobe]

Try swimming with ya boots on and you'll understand completely. A GREAT lyric. And these boys were SOOOO underrated.

[JasonRadley]

I'm not interested in how swimming with boots on FEELS but how it SOUNDS.

[MrXenophobe]

Come up with a better "sounding" line then to convey the same emotion :-)

[jansifrings]

Amazing song !

[hufferz]

Kind of errie knowing what this is about and hearing an infants voice in the backround.

[bongobolox]

i can't sing worth a fuck but if i could i wish it was like him, a great song well sung, del amitri are missed

[rallyingtcp]

try his solo stuff, what is love for is the album. the track no surrender will blow your socks off if your like del amitiri

[Bushboy65]

They still together?

[fonsisweb]

no

...........

[ronnoten]

nope, justin is solo now.

[shug1690]

try sting songs

[woolworthsdotcom]

Might get these guys to open one of the new stores? They symbolize our better times and fit the image I intend to promote. More rock'n'roll, less pick'n'mix!

The Chairman

[gibraltaradscom]

I think the fact the lines from the telly are visible make the video cooler

[roasthunter]

Doc Walkers is good but this is the original and still the best version without a shaddow.......

[xtrict]

My band won a competition back in the early 90s to play support to del amitri in Dublin .

When the owner of the venue found out we where all under 18 years of age he would not let us on the premisis and we couldnt play . We got to meet the guys though and they where all bang on.

We ended up hanging around outside listening to the gig and dancing with passers by !

[DocMikey]

This is brilliant. The quality isn't all that bad, and the song is genius. Thanks for posting it.

[kc0481]

Quality ! Sadly underrated band indeed , Wish there was a better version of this on the tube ! No offence to the poster :)

Unfortunately , Jutsin Curries Solo efforts are ... quite pants tho !

[espanolporaplicacion]

@kc0481 'quite pants'? hmmm...I don't think so somehow

[ianni57]

You must be from manitoba? And kidding, right?

JC can even make sense out of falling out of love . . .

[irishbloke99]

Wow this is one of those sad songs i loved back in 1997/1998. Great song really.

[1VDGayaH]

... ...

... toevallig dus dat ik die Camp Rock musical afgelopen GISTERmiddag samen met mijn zoontje heb zitten bekijken.

Ooohhh... ik zat er op het laatst helemaal mee te janken zeg... heerlijk...

ik zette daarna meteen "Driving with the Brakes On" op van Del Amitri,

mijn zoontje boos, want hij zegt altijd dat dat mijn "huilplaat" is...

en lekker gejankt, ik geloof dat mijn hele "verdriet 2008" nou weggespoeld is...

... nee, als ik deze muziek hoor ... blijven de traantjes stromen ...

...

[lisasexygray]

This is my fav song ever!!!

I love it!!

[carlitoo2001]

love it too!

[driscoll126]

me too

[takamine1236]

A Canadian country rock band called Doc Walker did a great cover and video of this fine tune about a year ago. Check it out on Youtube!

[OfficialCaseyBarnes]

I'd agree - this is my fav by a mile. Brings back good memories... very good memories

[leicestergirl63]

This is probably my favourite Del Amitri song. Beautiful. I live in England but saw them in New York City a few years ago and they were amazing live. Also, Justin Currie's yummy!

[jkj10]

so,one year later and the sound quality still sucks? ;)

[kissynian]

I tried replacing it with the proper track but it was out of sync. I just probably will make a video with some random pictures and the track in the background, youtube style =D

[thomaswarlock]

"but unless the moon falls tonight, unless continents collide, nothings gonna make me break from her side" - brilliant.

[andreaurino24]

great song.

[rousy82]

Superb voice, great melody. I'm not even that bothered about exactly what the lyrics mean.

[hanleyfallsmn56245]

Thanks for posting this, one of my favorite songs.

[bood22ataol]

this song blows me away, i love it. ''Don't know what wislors on about? Guess he's just a twat!'' This guy has an awesome voice.

[bood22ataol]

this song blows me away, i love it. ''Don't know what wislors on about? Guess he's just a twat!'' This guy has an awesome voice.

[feefers3]

did ye tape that off the telly? lol.

[Wislor]

the lead singer of this piss poor outfit is without date the biggest PRICK on the planet

[thelucy3703]

Reckon he's done a number on you, you sound bitter, sis he not return your calls, bless you, GET OVER IT!!!!!!!

[ArseBEAST]

That's not very nice. This 'prick' might get offended

[hazzar98]

if he's a prick, then what the hell r u?

[bamatommy]

Very underrated song by an outstanding band.

[dickydoctor]

'Their' lyrics is a possessive adjective and not spelt 'there'. By the way

[dickydoctor]

drive in? what the fuck? I was talking about the abortion, moron. Sweet Jesus, what kind of songs do you write? You certainly are an arrogant prick, that's one thing for sure. Good luck, I'm erasing my account so I wont read your pathetic reply, which your bound to make being such a fucking know-it-all.

[dickydoctor]

I disagree,'I've nothing except what I've on" he has no money to support the kid, thats what he means.

[Mavarik]

i think they are more complex than that haha

[Lestat0022]

I've been hearing this song for years but I haven't saw the vídeo before!!! It's awesome!!! I Love that song! thank you!

:)

[merlings]

saw them at the barrowlands a few years ago,one of the gigs i've been to . twisted should be available on the nhs for people with relationship trouble

[FRANKMORRISSETTE]

POWERFULL!!

[lolopsycho]

j'adore cette chanson. une des plus belles au monde.

[mawiea]

Thank you for this song! i love it!! I can't find any song of del amitri in France!! (sorry for my english!)

bizz

[groovygranma]

A very underrated band- don't bestow meaning that isn't there - just sing

[dannydangerousmullan]

amazing song love them to bits 1 of the best scottish bands EVER AMEN

[hammop1]

Beautiful, affecting song. It always brings a lump to my throat.

I think it probably is about an abortion, although you don't need to know that to be moved by it.

[Leinieslightman]

the quality isnt all that bad, i have heard a lot worse.

[starless1969]

beautiful...

[leopardonna]

you just made my day with it....luv it

[joolz040770]

I just love them! Always have, always will.

[psychobartus]

All im going to say is: BRILLIANT

[zinzanzut]

Always wanted to know what this song was about,now it seems obvious , an abortion,makes the song even sadder,their best by a long chalk.

[tezcatlipocanegro17]

an abortion? from where the hell did y get that idea?

[zinzanzut]

Just picked it up from other comments about the video i dont know what its about i just like the song..chill man dont get so worked up !

[tezcatlipocanegro17]

didnt mean to be agressive dude, just curiosity

[dundeefc333]

well it's perfectly obvious! if u listen to they lyrics then you will hear it. it's about a loves tiff/break up over the abortion of their child

[Oggy99]

I've always thought it was about the aftermath of an abortion too ... "Trying to figure who's right and who's wrong, Now the kid has gone" and ... "Trying to steer the conversation from the thing we've done". Might be way off, but what the hell.

[WildWildfire2kk7]

why is doc walkers version so much better known with all the radio play? ive never heard this version on the radio.

[Leinieslightman]

awesome song!

[PereMarquette1225]

Actually, aside from the flicker, the picture is amazingly sharp - sharper than many videos on YT. Thanks for uploading.

[Pacas76]

This song is amazing. This song and Driving with the Brakes on are my favourites

[mota307]

DAMN ! ... this song is so real ... [sighs]

[mymkj2006]

hehe...she beat me to it...we used to listen to this on our journys to the lakes. we used to sing along and the smiles and wonderful times. I love her so much. Always will...always have.x x x

But she has chosen her life without me..

I am listening to this song wondering the meaning after all.

[mattskiba666]

reminds me of my first love, the only woman i ever loved, was an album her stepfather loved, we listened to often, this song just makes me think of her

the first heartbreak is always the worst

[dundeefc333]

amen brother! haha

[tyraleigh08]

this reminds me of driving up to the lake district with my ex. ab fab song

[poggle08]

amazing! my favourite del amitri song of all time. brings back seriously good memories

[burtonheggie]

It's nice to find other people who've even heard of them. I heard their first song (the last to know) back in Korea in 92 so I've never actually known anyone else who even know they exist. Love his voice, could listen to it forever and never get tired of it!

[kshahin79]

Thanks for posting. I thought I likeed the Doc Walker version better til I saw this clip, now I cannot decide on a favorite. Could someone maybe post that clip.

[virgilcain]

gotta go with the doc walker one... this has an annoying background track

[BrokenWing78]

Kasey Chambers does a fantastic cover of this. A whole new spin on it with a female singing the song.

[jovibon1]

someone told me this song was about a girl going for an abortion is this true

[dewden]

Yes it is, there is absolutely no controversy over what the song is about.

[GlasgowGuy1974]

Actually, they are returning from the abortion.

[joolz040770]

That's what I thought too.  U sure though?

[xBambiieex]

its hard to say yuu love someone - but its hard to say you dont ..

lovee it :)

[tekjansen]

you should remove the video audio and just sync the actual track on it

[weestudcharlie]

another 1 of the god tunes here on you tube dont you think tich brer?

[HEARLISTENTO]

Please, Someone have del amitri at woodstock 94 playing "just like a man"???

[MrConnal]

my favourite is tell her

[shelly150675]

LOL @ daft argument... surely not an argument on the net???

Anyways my favourite songs by them are:

1. Cry to be found

2. Nothing ever happens

3. Kiss this thing goodbye.

I agree with jemdave, they were SO overlooked. I saw them live twice, fantastic band. And Justin is a wonderful songwriter with an amazing voice. Of course it doesn't harm the fact that he is a gorgeous bit of eye candy too! ;o)

[joolz040770]

Brilliant band. I have never saw the video to this. It's amazing

[Myflalo]

always a fav, love the irony, good emotion.

[crazynurse1980]

I absolutely adore this song , it fills me with such emotion everytime i hear it . good old della's .

[bmifm]

love this song....speaks volumes...

[mota307]

amazing song ... so rich in quality

[jemdave13]

Awesome song, painfully over looked band

[trevthesparky]

lets start a daft argument.. I think their best song is some other suckers parade comments please

[kirstydoll66]

yeah same, it really doesn't matter about the quality its such a good song

[jeffpye33]

thanks kissynian superb song...greatly delivered..need a good version on though..this one will do for now...

[cawolette]

I love this song. I think it's their best, with "Nothing Ever Happens" and "Tell her". Thanks for posting this.

[Colixo]

great song, luv if someone could post a good quality version

[willieashe]

One of the bands best songs in my opinion, so well put together very emotional.

[plabon2007]

thanks for posting..Just love this song..can someone please post a good quality video of this song.

[dydydarling]

I love this song! Bad quality or not.. thanks for posting it!!! I was totally stoked to see it!