Look Mama - Howard Jones

[DaveWBedford]

I always thought there was something amiss with Howard, I was only about 10 at this time.

Now I see a fully-grown 30 year old man finally trying to get away from his mummy's apron strings and chanting "momma look look momma momma look look momma look".

I hope she spanked his bottom, it's a terrible song, and he just wasn't ready to move away from home.

[fortheloveoftunes]

4 persons just got it all wrong .-)

[Biopharmer]

I think Audrey's a little mature for you.

[princessbeffer]

@Biopharmer I don't think she's mature, I think she's nice.

Hey, Mamma, where are we going?

[weirdscience85]

This came out on 420 in 1985! hahaha... 24 days before I was born.. makes me love this song even more, man he did some good new wave in the 80s

[ekishotmailcom]

@weirdscience85 nice opinion liv with it big days

[TubeSteak007]

Does anyone else hear the same chord progression in this song as in "Abacab," by Genesis. I know why--I'm just wondering if anyone else noticed it...

[ekishotmailcom]

this is big !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[19delorean71]

brilliant artist from the 80s I was big fan

[kezie666666]

love the 80s

[RockinDave29672]

Great song!! And I agree, Howard Jones was highly under-rated.

[simplyeightiesdotcom]

Reached #10 in the UK in 1985. Loved all of Howard's singles!

[apk1215]

What's a "mommer" ?

[laspilly]

@apk1215 The British use to "liaise" two vowels with an R sounding sound. It's quite common, you'll hear that a lot in the UK. For example: ANNA AND MICHAEL >>> ANNAR AND MICHAEL

;)

[TeamImpactVideo]

Epic

[brigadabutifara]

Appreciated this song 20 years later, more than I did at time of release; thanx to replay on local radio in 2008.

[OLDMANBADGER]

never rated this song til i saw it perfomred live at the albert hall in 1987, then didnt stop playing it for nearly 2 years after!!!

[nogoodusernames667]

"Anyway If I Was, You've Gotta Let Me Be The One ..."

An album full of lush songs and lyrical content. Loved the beat when I was in my 20's .... now in my 40's and I'm in love with them all over again listening to those precious words full of spiritual genius.

[Crackrzz]

The video doesn't have nearly anything to do with the lyrics. That's why I listen to it...

[TheOceans674eva]

I wonder what became of him? Surely he is still a songwriter somewhere in the music industry? Maybe teaching music?It would be so great to see him make a comeback!

[Paintheshed]

@TheOceans674eva interestingly he is re-releasing his first two albums with some added tracks, and doing a US and UK tour next year. He's playing at the O2...

[getsensus]

yes it was adressed to us - '80'ies kids, but it still rules, still thrilling, for young generation too, I guess, because there were greatest times in music

[olli810]

Same to me... he is a great and very under-rated 80´s artist! This song suited to us young persons of those times...as i remember! ;o) And that look... funny funny! :o)))

[paulrandomview]

Massively underrated artist. Needs a revival, to introduce these lovely songs to a new generation.

[PetShopBoy96]

@paulrandomview im 14, but I love 80s music, and not just the big 80s bands too. I love 80s, and listen to a whole bunch of it.

[katrindinslaken]

Meine erste Maxi Single mit 14. Ich habe mir die Scheibe 1985 gekauft.

[saidinspain]

Had all his albums on vinyl, played this a LOT when I was living with my parents...they finally got the message xD.

A great 80s artist and very under-rated IMVHO

[speedymice]

I still love him !!!

[TVWriterGuy]

God I wish I'd listened close to these lyrics and learned this lesson when this song was first released. I regret living my life for my parents' approval.

[viewer362]

Curious to know the inspiration for this song...

[mercjay]

Saw howard jones last night at his concert in London. it was a small venue and It was bloody loud!!! my ears are still ringing =)) Great vid......

[s17007]

: )

[InspektorDE]

We must live OUR life - that's human's nature!

[TriumVirateABAP]

Children are NOT property, there are boundaries that are healthy and those are knowing WHOM is our OWNER and who is OUR ruler, just because souls come from us we do not necessarily determine these, all we could do is hope the best.

All have to make choices, but their OWN choices, and many times choices do not necessarily coincide with the choices that our elders faced in their times. Not all members of a household have the same politics, and they do not necessarily have to have YOUR Politica.

[jdigerness]

@TriumVirateABAP You are quite the novelist!

digerness

[Tre404]

My 12" singles from various European countries run 9:22. It's an awesome remix.

[Tre404]

The look I described last night is that abject fear mixed with exhilaration one feels when defying an absolute authority, simultaneously incredulous at his own actions, yet dismayed at how powerless he really is. I think that's what Howard is trying to convey across the board here..

[PMCcty]

Great to see the video..finally after 24 years: )

I heard this song on a tape that was mixed by Peter Slaghuis ( Hithouse ).This tape was given to his brother in law in 1987...The 12 inch mix, on the tape, was genious!!

[duprie37]

I remember the 12" mix, it had a wicked keyboard solo on it. Does anyone still have it to upload?

[Tre404]

Commercially in the US, it's available on the 1986 HoJo EP "Action Replay." I have a slew of 12" singles of this from various countries, too.

I bet eBay has quite a few. Check there.

[Crackrzz]

Just a minor nitpick... the video has nothing to do with the song lyrics. Must have been freezing out there.

[Tre404]

CRACKRZZ: I haven't read down thru the comments yet, but I wonder if anyone has asked about Howard's strange expression at the beginning of the vid, and at various places throughout. Knowing him, it's a look of fearful incredulity, as in, "I can't believe I'm talking to me mum in this manner!"

And don't be fooled, CRACKRZZ, nearly EVERYTHING HoJo does, whether in video or audio form, means something. This video is full of imagery that he's trying to convey. It's up to the viewer to decode it.

[UKSazzy67]

This reminds me of when I was in 6th form at School and I was off ill with flu for 2 weeks and this song was on the radio all the time. I love Howard Jones, love his hairstyle and love this era. Music today is SOOO dull and boring. Really miss the 80s

[jingyi853]

The trouble is when you lived through the eighties you did not realise what a great era it was

[FULLOOKKK]

Good memories! Thnx :)

[simplyeighties]

I'd forgotten about this one. Great stuff! They never play much Howard Jones on the radio. In fact, there's a lot of great stuff they never play. It's just the same old hits time and time again!

[klct2006]

Howard turns 54 on February 23rd!

[triformina68]

a master of the eighties

Genio de los 80!!!

[stefanology]

A genius of the eighties.

[JBonFusion]

Absolutely true ... still have all his albums as LPs. Should listen to them a few more times I guess.

[aninham]

Love the look of the 80's, love Howard, love this song! HJ forever!

[themadhouse2007]

I was there too never left the area went to Littlehampton school, now live in Rustington, them were great days, everyone practically lived in Smarts lol

[nataleejane05]

that bought back memories I worked there!!

[pluis1111]

One of my heroes in the eighties

[wobbleon1]

I was at this video shot - I got his autograph. It was on Littlehampton beach at Butlins (later became Smarts) funfare amusement park quite late one night 1984 (?)

[Karalovesmusic]

i love this song!!!!!!!!!! And even though the video takes a few times viewing to get used to, I like it too! good stuff!

[CaptainJONES08]

Cheesy Pop

haha

Love it though

[Novembre41]

Where "cheesy" stands for "tunes u get immediately addicted with, and don't forget after 24 years" ???

[CaptainJONES08]

Well ive only got into Howard recently thanks to a friend, and seen him live and i didnt have a clue really, but hes absolutely amazing! Ever seen him live?

[fittahappier1]

its in the lyrics. just goes to show you, you can figure things out yourself eh

[fittahappier1]

does anyone understand the conversation in the beginning?

[sinisterkungfu]

Mother: "Honey, I think Audrey is a little mature for you"

Kid: "Aw, I don't think she's mature, I think she's nice"

Kid: "Mom, where are we going?"

[TheRealT11]

Does anyone know which american movie from either 70s or 80s that quote is from? I remember in the late 80s when my best friend & I just watched a movie on TV, and suddenly he just jumped up and shouted "I know that phrase" and started to search through his vinyl LPs and actually found it. I was very impressed to say the least:)

"Honey, I think Audrey's a little mature for you. No I don't think she's mature I think she's nice. Hey mom when are we going"

[scarletfruit]

The movie is "Alice Doesn't Live Here Any More" (1974), directed by Martin Scorsese. "Audrey" is played by Jodie Foster.

[TheRealT11]

Thx, I'm impressed:))

[Tre404]

SCARLETFRUIT: Thank you! :-) You've answered a question I've wondered about for 24 years. ugh.. has it been that long??

[lspell]

The movie was...Alice Dosn't Live Here Anymore

[TheRealT11]

Thx!

[maria3845]

did he write this song for his mother?

[MGB1000]

Dont you love that HAIR! THe 80s ROCKED!!!!!!!!!

[artynomad70]

At the time, the hair was per normal but watching it tonight it looks like he has some sort of illness!

[MGB1000]

Yeah, alot of stuff these days look like illness :-)

[skinblah]

yeah heroin addiction

[walesspiritof76]

I had the same haircut.Great music-takes me back to my youth.That makes me kinda old.

[Crackrzz]

Nice song but the video has nothing to do with the lyrics. Oh well.

[saturn4charlie]

Another awsome song from the 1980's!

[joeyclewarrior]

TERRIFIC.

[damongruber]

Great song...

but that haircut...!!!!! MAN!

[music4themass]

a pretty song with a meaning to the pearl Tree of life the Mother.. get that from some one lost his Angel " in heaven " in-sah-allah " I miss her .

[QueenCrazy46]

WOW! That is what i call "SEXY"!

[sandrasrgc]

seen HOJO in concert a few times in the 80's-amazing!! thanks for the video!

[leighannm]

I have seen Howard in oconcert last November and he sung this track and I nearly cried!

Thanks for sharing

Leigh Ann

[bugglemum]

Thanks for the great quality video - I was a big HJ fan, and this song really spoke to me when it was in the charts. Now that I am a mother, it's good to hear it again from another perspective.