The English Beat - Which Side of the Bed?

Here is the hard-to-find b-side from the 1983 single "Hit It".

I had to figure out these lyrics myself as there is no source for them online.

Enjoy!

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[radioelvis]

This was an unlisted bonus track on the cassette version of What is Beat? in the US. It wasn't even printed on the playlist but appeared on the cassette anyway. On the vinyl of the same album it wasn't there. It has ALWAYS been my favorite Beat song and I'm a huge fan!! Just hearing this and it's summer in the early 80's again, backseat of a Plymouth Valiant, sandy beach road......you can guess the rest. ;) How do I get the mp3??? My ipod screams for this!!!

[kind2311]

i'd love for someone with as fond memories as you have, to have this song. PM me your emai ;)

[englishbeatvideos]

We had it up on the English Beat My Space page for awhile, but had too many other requests for other songs so it got bumped.

Cheers

[kind2311]

Yes I saw that! :)

I was very happy to see you hadn't forgotten this wonderful Beat song.

Cheers for the comment, take care ~Vince

[rokkoss]

Long live The Beat!

[kind2311]

Indeed!

Thanks for viewing and check your email ; )

cheers

[cleveindiansblow]

Best Beat Song Period

[ClintHunt]

Words wouldnt do my gratitude justice. Thank you sooo much. This is the BEST Beat song, thank you for seeing that too.

Cheers.

[ayshortier]

@englishbeatvideos too bad, it is a great tune.

[ayshortier]

I agree and I never even heard it before.

[ayshortier]

@ernestwillows So do I and I never even heard it before. They should play it live.

[ernestwillows]

I'm a big Beat fan and I love this track..!!

[noseycunningham]

Thanks for uploading this song. It was one of my favorites in 1981 and still stands out as one of the most haunting and realistic tunes about a relationship on the very brink. Just beautiful! I hope you're enjoying your retirement, Saxa!

[dodger19701]

its very rare to find a track on youtube with no dislikes, here you go, why was this a b side,jesus i'm talkin vynal, is that my age showing

[rachelhopson1]

I remember playing the cassette over and over, and the heartache of the CD not having it. Finally had my brother find it and send it to me. Not on itunes, nor amazon, and zune. Love it, love it, love it. Thank you

[seandchoi]

Thanks for uploading my absolute favorite song from this great band! Such sadness, such beauty...*nostalgia washes over me...sigh*

[eskimoigloo]

This song is so good! I really wish there were bands like The Beat around. The Two Tone era was such a great time for music. Would you by any chance be able to send an MP3 of it?

[Ts1Rob]

The English Beat at it's best ..... Used to blast this out from my bedroom when I was a kid ..... What a pity it seems to get overlooked on all the Beat CDs I've ever come across ?