I close my eyes and I'm again a school kid dreaming of a better life - a year later my life would change for ever and carelessness would turn to sorrow and despair. Still the dream felt so real... Hugs to all the hopeless souls out there. You are not alone.

Its an 80s song with a 60s feel

Best decade of music ever, wish I could go back there ❤️

An amazing tune - and you get to hear the fantastic Kirsty MacColl ....... "baby"

This is a beautiful song. Makes me wish it were 1983 again. Happy times those were!

A cover of Kirsty MacColl's 1979 swooner "They Don’t Know", but with added Spectorian production that indulge big harmonies, while Tracey Ullman amps up the kitsch and performs in a video that showcases her comedy chops.

Great that plenty of folk remember and honour the late great Kirsty MacColl. A great poet, a great vocalist and distinctive artist. Tracey's version of this little pop gem, keeps her spirit alive. Check out Tracey's album 'You broke my heart in 17 places' - filled with retro classics like this one.

You can still see Tracey's great acting ability here. Before Madonna and Cyndi Lauper, there was Tracey, as this was a hit around the world. Still one of my favorite songs, written by the great Kirsty McColl. So much stuff happening here.

I wouldn’t wanna do high school again, but I wish I could relive the rest of the 80s

I love this song ! it's time after 33 seasons to finally say Thank You to Tracey for bringing us our first glimpses of The Simpsons which were originally just short bits on her show ! Thank's Tracey !

I don’t know what it is about the song and her voice but it’s almost hypnotic! And there’s some thing about her and her little 80s outfit she was one hot little number👍🏼🤩❤️

She's such a born entertainer.

That is such a beautiful mash-up of Sixties and Eighties glamour. Glitter in the hair, by golly. I did that in 7th grade. Such an incredibly talented, cute lady.

I love it very much, especially how those two girls of back-chorus dance. It's pretty 80's style!

When i listen to stuff like this it makes me yearn for my youth again .. i can almost feel the child in me again ( as i was the first time i heard this ) .. the 80's were the best years of my life !

Kirsty MacColl's original version of this great song crept into the lower regions of the UK pop charts... ...Tracey's version was the major international hit...

My little 8 year old self loved this. My 48 year old self loves it more - and Kirsty even more than that!

This song is a gem.

A rare and honestly beautiful song that tells a story of life that just can’t be denied.

Started going out with my wife in this year who’s 15 years older and everyone said it wouldn’t last - now married over 36 years and this has always been our song and played at any party we’ve had!!

lived and worked out of the country at the time for years , but every time i heard a Tracey Ullman song i instantly wanted to go home . Still love hearing her songs today ,

It took me awhile to appreciate this song, but it's a great pop song that gives respect equally to New Wave and 60s Girl Groups.

Fantastic song from the era, what great carefree wonderful times they were

This came on and I swear my smile met somewhere round the back of my head. Such good memories.

Nice one Tracy! Rest In Peace Kirsty, thanks for giving us this musical gem

Boy do I miss the 80s so wish I could go back in time.😢

Possibly my favourite song ever! It's just beyond perfect!

One of my favorite songs

Ullman has always been fearless. And a great singer on her own.

Tracey, Tracey, Tracey! Not only can she do anything, she does it all so well. Her talent, and the dedication to craft is just, the best!

I've always loved this song, ESPECIALLY the Kirsty MacColl original. I feel like I'm living in some Lynchian dream when I think about how Tracey is now a main character in this season of Curb

I heard this playing in a furniture store today! Took me back a few years, talented lady!

About once a year for some weird reason this song pops in my head, and I can't rest until I listen to it. The melody here is incredibl strong, honestly. There's something very magical about this tune.

I was 13 when this song was released in early September, 1983 . . . I first watched the video of it in December of that same year, I was not introduced to her show until I was already in the Navy in 1991, that's when I thought to myself, "Is there anything this woman can't do? Impersonating men, elderly people, and even the occasional homless person." Multi-talanted? Understatement.

She is taking the the piss but what a talent, I never forget.God will bless Kirsty Mc Coll

I miss 1983 ...my youth..the music..sniff sniff

LOVED LOVED-LOVED this song. She’s the woman

I have always liked this song. I'm still hung up on the 80's and 70's music. Love it!!!!

Yes..the song was played in the states and, if I am not mistaken was... in the top 10 ... if not #1...for sure! Excellent song...

Love this song brings me back in the days singing in front of my mirror 🤩

Please please take me back to 1983.

I remember watching this in real time as a 12 year old in London.

A absolute gem of a track - Had this on in the car coming home tonight - window down and blasting! Fabulous - Bring back the 80's :)

Such a perfect song this is... perfect words, perfect melody, perfect emotion perfect sentiment and perfect execution from such an incredible talent... love it to death... thank you to all who create...

Beautiful, charismatic, beautiful voice, talented in so many different ways, I could go on forever here. And of course it's a cute song, a throwback to the 60s.

I want this played at my funeral x

I can't help but smile when I hear and see this. This song more than any other takes me back to the happiest time of my life when I was 24. Tracey is pure magic gold. Brilliant talent and commedienne. Oh and she is also the reason we have the best comedy of all time, the Simpson's!

Awwww, takes me back. One forgets how funky fashion was back then. Was definitely a fun era.

one of the catchiest pop songs ever written

I have not heard this song since the 80's. It just randomly popped up on my fyp and man did it throw me back in time.

Love this song , totally 80’s MTV era and Tracey looks gorgeous !

The outfits scream glam 80s, but the music screams Motown 60s. Amazing.

BAYYYYYYYYYYYYBEEEEEE, JUST BOUGHT HER GREATEST HITS CD, THE 1980`S ROCK

2024, and still loving Tracey and this song!❤❤❤

Really was a lovely pop song. Tracey looks great, too.

*Loved this period of time some really great memories....*

love that Tracey brought back the 1960s girl group scene...very talented..its like the 70s brought back the 50s..80s brought back the 60s..and 90s brought back the 70s disco, nice to see certain artists bringing nostalgia back from past eras.

I've always LOVED the 60s sound in this song! Still love it to this day! :)

I had forgotten that Tracey Ullman sang this song. And look at all the glitter in her hair.

Probably the best pop love song ever written.

*Tracey Ullman 》My late wife & I loved your TV shows in the 1980s. Just seen your stage production 2020 film. Recorded in Las Vegas, you are so, so talented. I love you. JOHN PYM. ❤

Tracey was and still is so very talented and hot! I really miss the 80's!

Such a lovely song! Tracey is top draw.

Awhhh Tracey..I absolutely loved her..the fab 80s....she was absolutely brilliant..

There dresses look like there made out of old shower curtains with the hooks left on..LOL. Great Memories and a great 80s tune..Thanks for posting

What an entertainer just lovely 😍

It reminds me of Nights out in South Shields with friends at Buddies Nightclub. Loved the music there, food, the dancing & yes the girls dressed like that to. This the hit version performed by Tracey Ullman and written by Kirsty MacColl. Love both this cover & original song.

Tracy Ullman is one of the most multi talented performers ever…….

Oh I feel even older was such good times and music the 80s

I remember Tracy's comedy show that was on television. It was awesome. I had no idea she sang this song

The prettiest and saddest tune.

Ive been in love with Tracy since 1983!!! ...My wife doesnt mind, ...shes been in love with her that long too!🤣🤣🤣

Incredible song, incredible singer. Incredible cover.

A comedic genius! No one in the world is as talented as this lady!!

Gteat song and still sounds great today.

I love this song so much God Bless the 80s!!!

I love this song!

Pure nostalgia, and I love it....2021 😍😄😍

Kirsty Macoll, sang with the Pogues, " Fairy Tale in New York" great Christmas song she died in very unfortunate accident. She sang great R.I.P Kirsty

Great song - nice tune in a minor key which gives it a slighlty melacholic feel. Plus Tracy Ullman is bloody gorgeous!

Makes me think of like 80's prom/homecoming! =) Oh man where's my flux-compasitor when you need one!

loved this all my life!im 6 now.

Love that song. It may be the perfect pop love song. Lyrics, harmony and that high note by Kirsty MacColl.

The lyrics flow so well in their reflection of a familiar sentiment among young lovers that the song is over almost before you know it. Tracy Ullman delivers a wonderful performance of Kirsty MacColl’s song. Her wit is subtly channelled into her delivery. The appeal here is that you are entertained with minimum effort. The problem today is that artists make hard work in their efforts to entertain you. The screeching vocalists of today have a lot on their plate: they must vainly enlighten you as well as appeal. And it’s exhausting to listen to them. I almost feel sorry for them. They may enlighten me as to the dire predicament of the bloated pop industry today. And their efforts at appealing to me are in vain, in any case. But here, from 1983, the lyrics are clear and concise. It’s an appealing song. Perhaps we took the music back then for granted because … well, there were just so many classy little pop songs. The slight distortion in sound at the very beginning of this home video-recorded TV performance put a wee lump in my throat. We just wanted to be entertained back then. Mere entertainment!

I heard this and loved her then and I still love her now

Great song!! I love it and I love 1983!! Thanks Tracey!!

Have I been under a rock? why didn't I know Tracy Ullman sings this?! Lolol

1983! I was 19 and so in love with Tracey :')

Tracey is so cute! Love this song 🎵❤️

Listening in Chicago in 2024. What a classic!

Awesome...to go back...time flies. Best to all.

I have a crush all over again...love this song and Tracey! ❤🤘😁

I had that same dress in black for clubbing...oh 80s come back.

I've always loved Tracey. She loved me no matter what.

Lovestruck always by this gorgeous tune.

How unutterably 60's! Tracey looks good, and this was so much fun. From the LP "You Broke My Heart in 17 Places". If Paul had popped in at the end, the BBC would have gone mad. And we do miss the lovely Kirsty MacColl, gone far too soon.

I was a mod back then and thought how cool her style was of course I fell in love with her and was gutted when she pissed off to the states... RIP Kirsty xxx

Not heard this in yonks, great song!!!

This song takes me back to junior year,april '84...beautiful memories!

Love the harmonies near the end