The Undertones - It's Gonna Happen

[mrorbiter9]

I've never heard a "bad" Undertones song.

[sfguy2302]

Makes me feel young and happy, 100% with you on that bibchen007.

[midman65]

Absolutely fantastic to rediscover this - I don't think I've heard it even once since it first came out 30 years ago! What an injustice given some of the rubbish that is played on the radio instead.

[sfguy2302]

love it. listened to it dozens of times now. well underated, just came out when other big bands were on the scene same time.

[timtimminz]

So that's where Morrissey get's his microphone technique.

[dirkbogarde44]

@timtimminz I see what you mean. Well observed.

[smithhedgehog]

have listen to the first 30 seconds about 12 times now

[smithhedgehog]

this is amazing! - the dynamic after the 23 second intro is genius

[reddier247]

This was apparently written about Óglach Bobby Sands MP, it's a great song regardless but for me the meaning behind the song is what makes it extra special. RIP Bobby.

[TheIraRock]

All those fucking useless, talentless imposters such as Coldplay, Oasis, Snow Patrol, The Script, e.t.c, (yawn) take note, this was a band who actually had talent..

[mcflyloveme]

Just found this song on one of their old vinyls, love it!!!!!

[NormanStansfield1]

Watch the Peel- Undertones documentary here on YouTube. They were under pressure to speak out during the Bobby Sands hunger strike by the locals in Northern Ire. They had carefully avoided politics because they could end up getting hurt by either side. This is about changing the British govt's mind in occupying NI. One of the brothers wore a black armband when they played it on Top of the Pops-signifying solidarity with Sands. He said he did not want to piss of Protestant fans. Great band.

[streethassled]

Reminds me of Our trip from New Zealand back to the old land. Northern Ireland...July 1981. We stayed at Faulkner's, Grange, outside of Cookstown.  I remember alot of military and the odd bloke shot dead, but what I remmber most was the orange marches...Awesome!

[MrNotbornyesterday1]

This is the first record I ever bought.....please give me the addresses of all the people who disliked this video...some serious face slapping is called for. A great band who were not truly appreciated at the time.

[thebadloser]

the undertones songwriting just got better and better - this is a really intelligent piece of pop - god knows how good they would have got had they stuck together

[BartholomewBale]

So that's where Jack Black got his moves and hair cut from :'D

[4everClassicrock]

@BartholomewBale Lol

[1965DAZA]

5 dislikes ! what is wrong with these people ? a tune is a tune and this is a TUNE ...

[gregoed100]

Reminds me of the early 80's. Brilliant. Thank you.

[ozzymotorhead]

feargal sharkey doesn't look irish

[cjstroked]

@ozzymotorhead no he doesnt but he looks northern irish

[bananasplitsable]

I love the Undertones.

[iain0502]

forgotten what a great track that was !

[thecitizens]

fooking brilliant ..proper tune ..

[irishmaninnz]

Great song. Cheers!!

[TheGhettostylus]

the thing i love most about these guys is the fact you know for sure they were having fun doing what they do.

[misssooshi]

Everything goes when you're dead. Every thing empties from what was in your head. ....Two faced to you when you're taking them on.... This song has always been about suicide to me, am I wrong? Absolutely amazing lyrics this is one of my favourite songs ever.

[plugandjive]

fantastic song!!!

[psgctt]

GREAT !!!!!

[miniraptorX]

I cannot find anything on these guys. I love everything I've heard, and I want a torrent so bad.

[Jarren202]

@miniraptorX You can buy all their CD's on Amazon!

Go on, support the band and buy their music.

[nickytanner]

so frickin cool it's ridiculous!!!!!!!!!!! Sharkey rules!

[Lytton333]

No suggestion of the IRA in that video though eh?

[abbotskerswellpostie]

,the undertones produced some good tracks, this was my favourite although i think it could have been better with some different production, nontheless a really good catchy pop song that still makes me smile!

[SuperDsaster]

Derry’s best.



[heckmacbuff]

Am I just getting old or has this kind of melody, energy and songwriting just disappeared?

[SuperDsaster]

@heckmacbuff :–(

[goducks20101]

@heckmacbuff it's a recessive gene or DNA

[SuperDsaster]

@heckmacbuff Might I add "affliction & passion"?

[SuperDsaster]

@SuperDsaster Affection, I meant affection! Dang, so much for my songwriting abilities...

[goducks20101]

@SuperDsaster infection ??? see a doctor... ;-)

[Linda2011ism]

Had totally forgotten about this !! What a great song..

[scooterboys1]

he he even moves like suggs

[b440ckw]

excellent song! excellent video!. the 80's rocked. so much better than what we have today. is that humpty dumpty on the wall behind the group?.

[ar4216]

@b440ckw

Yes it is. And you're right, this song kicks ass.

[MegaThecolonel]

What a fucking song

[m1ddy40]

this song is great reminds me of school and nearly made me ask a girl out on a date but i bottled it in the end..... how a song can get in your head !!!!! Great.

[eamonjames]

Probably the most underrated band of all time.

[Cinemadman]

Heard this in Little Crackers. 

[TheFoxington]

i mind them as wain all the big bros wer indy them still class feargal sharkeys voice was brilliant. them sittin on the wall at the bull park in derry is a classic. and for u that arent from derry......best band came outa Ireland!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TomGreenUK]

So damn catchy. I love the band loads but I am only 25 and have only seen them with Paul McLoone, who is brilliant but I would have liked to have seen them with Feargal Sharkey.

[pbrick6301]

hey now; singer is stiff

[LeeFullock]

laura sez brill

[HALFAMICK]

One of the best of British punk

[g7wap]

Brilliant. Brilliant song, brilliant video.

[Zetep]

Still the best instrumental break ever.

I can play that part all day long, stereo at 10.

[jackiebaron]

This song will forever be linked to Thatcher and her revolting approach to violence in Ireland. Great track 'tones.

[poptompainwonderland]

john was a great songwriter, this is a fantastic song!

[Ayame1324]

THE MOST UNDERATED BAND EVER, COMIN FORM SOMEONE WHO WAS THERE AND HAD SEEN THEM IN 79 OR 80!

[gilllew]

SAW THEM LIVE IN 1981 (WITH MY THEN HOUSEMATES) WHAT AN AMAZING SHOW AND A BRILLIANT SONG. BRICKS BACK MANY HAPPY MEMORIES OF THOSE TIMES. EVEN MORE SO, THAT ONE OF THEM PASSED AWAY 5 YEARS AGO

[horadys]

No tak to je neskutečnej vál. 15 let jsem to hledal až dnes jsem to objevil. Paráda!!!!!!!!!!!!

[breezester]

Crap video,great song!

[bibchen007]

Makes me HAPPY and SMILE :-)

[alansmart7]

Fergal rules - best front man of the punk era

[SoiCowboy2]

I remember Peter Powell calling this this the single of the year so far when he played it on his 5x 45 segment. Great track, great band.

[diskochimp]

Great song, shame Feargal ditched the parka though...

[currypot1965]

Its happened for me.

[BluntVeritas]

The Undertones alway projected great energy. Nearest thing with this sort of energy currently I can think of was/is the Hoosiers!

[BIGINSF]

brilliant song and very humorous video.

[dot4design]

It´s great to hear this song again, almost forgotten....MORE ANTASTIC ´80´s music on my channel!!!!

[talissin]

Thxx for postin.

[thefrecklepuny]

Great song!

[ls268dj]

the best thing to come out of the province, ever!

[feargal75]

always a so great pleasure to hear Feargal Sharkey's so special voice !!! miss him.

[wotanskettenhund]

thx for dl, its my teentime

[ninelivecat]

I first heard this song when I was about 10 It was magic an instant hit that stuck in my head I loved it along with other hits of the era like Adam And The Ants Prince Charming Specials Ghost Town and Dexy's Midnight Runners Come On Eileen

[AyeWeCan]

souness

[SuperAnthonypatrick]

sharkey looks off his face in this

[fuzzyboy1964]

What quality....enjoy this as much as you can cos remember what Fergal says.... Everything goes when you're dead....everything empties from what was in your head....mint lyrics and great song.

[ColumRogers]

Such an amazing song but it's always ignored for Teenage Kicks. The Undertones are awesome.

[bananasplitsable]

I love the Undertones!

[SuperhelterYNWA]

Wow, im 26 and thought id discovered everything that i considered good, how wrong i was... I didnt give these guys a chance because of Teenage Kicks. What a fool, this is a gem as are the others ive just listened to!

[Transroboball2]

im happy now

[sweetttina666]

HA HA- I remember this!

[Nowherehill]

This was the first seven inch vinyl i ever bought, i was 11, agree with you bigsi1968,this is a transporter for sure. Undertones were very talented, they dont make em like that anymore...

[vanjane]

I'm an Aussie and I have never heard this song before in my life. Must have been very Euro.

[SuperhelterYNWA]

british!

[spegg89]

irish!

[ParaffinLampherman]

'We must be united, in memory of the 10'

[Umskiddy]

Guitar intro...legendary.

[rogerandtrace]

this tune made my my childhood lol

[bigsi1968]

Reminds me of school trip to Belgium in May 1981. I know it's a passe thing to say, but it's amazing how a song can transport you a place, scene or a person! reat song from a very underrated group!

[SMCNI1968]

Not at all bigsi, I see you are the same vintage as me, I remember special songs too, not necessarily your favourite, but they marked a moment!!!

[AKAKArnott]

Exactly right - songs that marked the moment.

[TheVaginalJesus]

@bigsi1968 Jesus loves you.

[mikkifly]

my fav song by them....and they`ve got loads of good un`s

[mozdickson]

100% wiv mikkifly. one of the very best bands of that whole time.

[Willheliman]

its really bothering me that this isnt on itunes

[IAINoodle]

beautiful track

great quality

fun vid x)

musical genius

[fillup101]

best band to come out of ireland barr none

perfect pop

[bubbledick]

Great band.....but had you forgot the mighty S.L.F. ??????

[SMCNI1968]

I haven't Bubbledick!

[pjheberling]

AceFace, thanks IMMENSELY for posting this. Not available on iTunes. Brings back a lot of great memories.

[songwritervideos]

Excellent track. Guy looks a bit like Steve Marriott.

[ajp55a]

everything empties from what was in your head. Pure class. The punk elite couldnt come near this, the best wee band bar none.

[katymagnets]

tune!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sammyll08]

Merci à celui qui a diffusé cette vidéo: The Undertones sont un groupe énorme. J'ai recherché cette musique pendant des années

[MusicRocksSocks]

I feel special. My dad knows the drummer :D !x

Haha, See Derry has the best music :D ! Well its actually Creggan but still :L !x

[fuckinbritishbastard]

was dis song about bobby sands?

[Kieronoldham]

Why? The guy is right. Its about the hunger strikes mate. 'Till you change your mind' refers to the British Government.

[ShebaOfAraby]

Oh yeah. Guess maybe I ought to, you know, listen to the lyrics... Cool.

[annelka999]

no, thatcher

[beautydaddy]

When I think of the Undertones, I think fun, pure and simple.

[Struckgold]

Best Irish produced song ever methinks.

[Forestamtul]

It looks like a scene from a Monkees show

[eldernutter64]

great tune by the best band in the world.still my fav undertones tune

[MovePilo]

Love it

[Citymad]

Great stuff...UP DERRY CITY FC!!

[retroguyguyguy2]

classic

[feargal75]

F Sharkey's so special voice is still in our ears ! Great artist, even after Undertones, as solo singer !!! Miss Sharkey !!

[KerreyTheBitterSugar]

Babyshambles must've been inspired by them for sure ^^

[Doomwatch070]

Mutts Nuts

[mick818522]

I forgot that Fergal Sharkey has a face resembling a frying pan.

[mick818522]

Did not like the undertones when i was a teen. All the MODS followed their music. I was a skinhead into Bad Manners etc... Have to say,now ive grown up (i think),,, this is fucking MINT!!!!!!!!!!!!

[knackeroo]

Oh bullshit I was a teenage punk rocker i'm 50 this year (christ!) the Undertones were never a mod band second generation punk for sure.

[tim1812h]

Haha knackeroo we all get old but I was a punk rocker (junior membership) I think the Undertones came under the banner of "New Wave" whatever that meant.

[colutd1]

cheers for the history lesson kieron. if we re released it it would be its gonna happen as in reference to the great depression top tune

[crag15]

fantastic sound

[dfarmbrough]

I had forgotten just how good the brass section is on this.

[JANER64]

After the Undertones Teenage kicks EP this is my favourite Undertones song.

It really is a good feel song.

[Gip68]

The first Undertones song I've ever heard.

Remembering taping a live concert on VPRO-radio in '81 or '82. Probably in Paradiso Amsterdam. Lost the tape sadly. If anyone still has it...:).

BTW can anyone put nickgen123 out of his misery.

[nickgen123]

the guys voice is so annoying and i hate the way he shakes his mother fucking head.

i hate this group

[reyes3277]

Don't tune in!

[nickgen123]

what is the message of this song?,this is the theme song for sagittarius in november 2008 astrology.i wonder why?

can anyone tell me why?

pleeeeeease

[reyes3277]

Is there something wrong with you?

[UltraWaster]

...everything goes when you're dead

[andy3974]

Most music of this time sounds dated and frankly a bit sad. This just sounds shiny bright & brilliant. The chorus should be adopted by Amnesty as their anthem & Derry should have a huge bronze of the boys in front of the town hall. I saw the Undertones in Hemel Hempstead many moons ago and that remains the best live performance I have ever seen in spite of the time warp idiots who did not realise gobbing at bands was old fashioned 5 years previous.

[nickgen123]

what is the message of this song?

[garylq]

Brilliant

[jakecleo12]

absolute classic

[2112eire]

Sublime. Jesus, they were something else.

[ninelivecat]

The video is mad I wonder what it's about Great song

[ninelivecat]

Great song

[dazzpop]

UNDERTONES:D fucking great!

[colutd1]

houses down £88,000 in kensington sure is gonna happen

[thesupersapians]

there is indeed some skill at work here. The lyrics are strong and the overall work of the band equals that strength.

[nickgen123]

but what is the message of the song dude?

[stluno]

The sound gets pretty brassy and raucous compared to the LP, but this is still a glorious pinnacle of the Undertones' work, really the culmination of their unparalleled melodic gift, and a perfect example of their ability to interlock complex instrumentation with flawless vocal to produce a work that gives pure pleasure.

[timj41]

fook me it's fergal, havent heard this since I had spots and wet dreams

[nickgen123]

wtf is wrong with you

[ajp55a]

HaHa Ha Ha ha Ha ha hA Ha made me laugh a little

Cheers

Buddy

[manolovalcarce]

SENCILLAMENTE SENSACIONAL

[Andyrob666]

reminds me of times past. excellant

[anne241163]

I panicked when the other vid disappeared, pfuh! This is one of my favourite songs. Got the Positive Toutch LP right here but no record player, so thank you!

[Andyrob666]

mine too, good stuff