Mental As Anything - If You Leave Me (popular version, 1981)

Music from Australia and New Zealand in the year 1981:

Mental As Anything's alternative promo-video for the hit single 'If You Leave Me Can I Come Too' (May, 1981), taken from the 1981 album 'Cats & Dogs'.

Band Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia
Track: If You Leave Me Can I Come Too?
Album: Cats & Dogs
Composed By:
Produced By:
Label: Regular
Chart Position: # 4 (Australia) - # 16 (New Zealan)
Release Date: May, 1981
Footage Information:
Links:
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mental_A...
- http://mentals.com.au/
- http://www.howlspace.com.au/en2/menta...

Line-up:

Martin Plaza -- Lead Vocals, Guitar
[ Mental As Anything (1976-present) - solo (1986) - Beatfish (1992) -- solo (1994) ]

Greedy Smith - Lead Vocals, Keyboards
[ Mental As Anything (1976-present) -- solo (1996) ]

Peter O'Doherty -- Guitar, Vocals
[ Mental As Anything (1977-2000) -- Dog Trumpet (1991-present) ]

Reg Mombassa - Guitar, Vocals
[ Mental As Anything (1976-2000) -- Dog Trumpet (1991-present) ]

Wayne Delisle -- Drums

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NZOZ NZOZ1981 1981 Australia Early Eighties 1980's 1980s 80's 80s

Musical Terms: New Wave, Pub Rock, Rock, Pop, Aussie, Old Australian Band

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[Ken Sparkes]

Mentals....Currently touring OZ and at Smithfield RSL Saturday December 15 2012. Is this a Countdown clip?

Anyone got a clue? Looks like an official video but you never know in this crazy jungle.

[nzoz1981]

shot in Tasmania.. it's an official video. they did make another clip, which youtube/mental as anything incorporated pulled down... this is the popular one that gets played on TV

[nfoad80]

Would have loved to be part of the audience when this song was performed....alas, I would have only been between a few months - 1 year old at the time! Love The Mentals music! Thanks so much nzoz for posting this :)

[nzoz1981]

no worries... did you spot the little scuffle close to the end of the clip, between Greedy, Red and some pissed off punter? hilarious!

[nzoz1981]

Reg*

[Simone Kitson]

Taa NZOZ.. think of an Aussie classic.. search.. & sure enuff, yrs pop up.. Big Ups! =]

[nzoz1981]

no worries.. only happy to provide the goods!

[Mark Andrew]

One of the greatest song title's ever. I mean the more you think about it the funnier it is.  Great band. Very down to earth. Their 'Creatures of Leisure' album from 83' was always my favorite, with some great artwork on the inner sleeve by 'Reg Mombassa' the group's lead guitarist.

[PinginPincess]

We picked this song for my dad's funeral. He used to sing it to mum any time they split up (which was a lot of times haha). He would have loved that we picked this one.

[MrAmberol]

M A J I C ! ! ! !

[nfoad80]

Haha yes I sure noticed that the first time I saw it! Gosh I'd forgotten I had even posted on here, shows how often I sign in here! I can say one thing: I've now had the pleasure of seeing the Mentals in concert (well the current line-up anyway: two originals Martin and Greedy, and the new guys). Saw them twice last year; one was at a council event and the other was at the local services club later in the year. AWESOME!!! Love their music :)

[Michael Phillips]

I was 10 years old.

And still know every word.

[Johnny S.]

Introduced to the 'Mentals' back in 83/84 while living in Manly and boy did your sounds add to the fun of one of the best years of my life. If our paths should ever cross I can assure you, it would be a great pleasure to spend the night watching the nips growing ever bigger in size with you. Thanks for being part of my music history.

[Jeff Raymond]

As one of the writers of this song. Thanks for all the great comments, especially the one of the young girl who played it at her dad's funeral. Half way around the world, I sit and hold back my tears. May all your skies be sunny.

[fardaypu]

ps. i cant find the reg m version of sprirt got lost. does anyone know where it is? i want to show my kids. ta.

[fardaypu]

i had never seen this version of the clip. ty for posting.

[zeemonkeyman1]

ahhhh, Hobart back when it was quiet and simple. That shot of salamancer is crazy because it is now full of bars and cafes and you're lucky to get a park.

[sierra6588]

I have loved this band and this song since I was a teenager in late 70's.

Not ever gonna stop! Wink wink, Martin you're so supercute!