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@rockyroquelio10 ай бұрын
62 year old man here crying watching his band mates hug and kiss Paul Reynolds 🤗
@craignelsen37404 ай бұрын
Me 2 fhk
@MikeGervasi Жыл бұрын
Credit to Paul for not only pulling himself together but playing brilliantly.
@Errcyco6 ай бұрын
You can tell from the jump he didn’t want to hit he wanted to see his friends again so he did it. Also, this show was huge to me as a kid. It’s how I learned Dave Diamond owned the airport right by me. I went to the restaurant and ordered like $100 in food before I started asking for him so they couldn’t boot me. I did see him, he waved and the lady was like “that kid likes Berlin” he didn’t seem happy.. like dude VH1 was just here lol. Oh well. He still rules.
@DarrenGlen3 ай бұрын
big tinges of The Edge in his sound...think about it this was 1982 ...maybe Paul even had an influence of The Edge?
@MONKEYBOY46272 жыл бұрын
I think Paul needed this for some closure. Knowing that the other guys really do care about him and what he went thru. It was great to see.
@MrShenanigans283 ай бұрын
Paul got closure again 5 years ago when they reunited again.🤘
@VeesFunkyAZZshop Жыл бұрын
Paul Reynolds clearly one of the most underrated guitarists ever. I dont even think he even knows it.
@Nick-Stewbreeze10 ай бұрын
Absolutely
@thomashansen387510 ай бұрын
No No No! He was a Gitar Player Like many Others too in this time. IT was a typical 80's sound
@BAKER22-l4u10 ай бұрын
Underrated? Lol
@astropioneer32969 ай бұрын
He definitely had a distinctive sound that was immediately identifiable as Flock of Seagulls. There’s also a kind of magic that happens when he tears into those synth-backed power chords. For those of us who lived through those early days of M Tv, Flock of Seagulls’ music transports you right back to the halcyon days of the early 80s.
@user-ev2qo1hj1g9 ай бұрын
A lot of delay will do that lol
@dianam74023 жыл бұрын
32:14 Paul pointing and telling the crowd “For you!” He clearly loves the fans.
@stuartjohnson64766 жыл бұрын
Flock of Seagulls have SO many great songs. Anyone who thinks they're all just "I Ran" are sorely missing out on some amazing music!
@Tacsmoker6 жыл бұрын
space age love song is magic
@petezar34095 жыл бұрын
yessir... Wishing, Space Age Love Song as mentioned above, The More You Live The More You Love and many more
@georgeanthonymaloney78555 жыл бұрын
Minimum a 12 hit songs
@danelogan15325 жыл бұрын
only knew 2 songs by them
@karimotic11025 жыл бұрын
@@danelogan1532 absolutely!
@twobitloser73536 жыл бұрын
Frank maudsley is so down to earth and came across as a warm guy too. He took the heat away at the awkward initial reunion
@brettthebassist3 жыл бұрын
He’s a cool dude
@karlmeadows4986 Жыл бұрын
Definitely the sort of guy you need in a gang
@williamb.80599 ай бұрын
Frank did very well. Great guy!
@craignelsen37404 ай бұрын
He's definitely the glue 💟
@zTruthurTz4 ай бұрын
Yeah! He is the Glue.
@cherylfulton41306 жыл бұрын
Wow! I love Paul Reynolds' guitar work. He's a real talent!
@mikesyria17874 жыл бұрын
Yep
@aifredo84914 жыл бұрын
Only talent in this flock, for now.
@danielvazquez3924 жыл бұрын
Yea no lie his guitar sounds awesome his echo chamber goes all the way to 11
@jaceyp.84574 жыл бұрын
If it wasn’t for paul reynolds guitar playing, I’m sure I Ran wouldn’t have been a good song, paul reynolds was their secret weapon, no wonder why the band broke up after he left
@Mind-your-own-beeswax4 жыл бұрын
Jacey P. The band were already on the verge of collapse when Paul left. Him leaving was the final nail in the coffin
@35sixer4 жыл бұрын
Paul was a huge part of their cool sound, so underrated.
@WISDOMBITES15 жыл бұрын
Paul Reynolds seems a really nice guy. Really felt for him and the the difficulties he went through. Hope he is happy wherever he is...deserves to be happy.
@melissamarch4170 Жыл бұрын
💜Paul
@BAKER22-l4u10 ай бұрын
Everybody has issues
@paulreynolds3319 ай бұрын
My namesake 😊
@mickd69423 жыл бұрын
The personality’s of Ali Frank and Paul shine through , Mike is still all ego , he can tour with his ever changing line up of flock of imposters, they could have done a tour from this like kajagoogoo did , took the money and ran but you can see all mike is thinking is me and the imposter’s can get a tour out of this, Paul is a genius on guitar and like all geniuses troubled, they were trying but it wasn’t there until Paul started playing and boom it was a flock of seagulls again, frank really worked to get Paul to be at ease, I hope the audience know how privileged they are to have witnessed that performance, mom score rocks
@farrington7971 Жыл бұрын
I met Mike backstage at the Lost 80s concert in LA 2018 he was very cool
@JustWasted3HoursHere Жыл бұрын
I really feel for Paul too, being thrown into the massive pressure cooker known as the music industry at such a young age and then doing 158 straight shows. That is tough for anyone to cope with, let alone a young kid (14 when he first joined and 17 when they first cut an album!)
@noelcorrea3891 Жыл бұрын
That comment was GOLD. It was stuck on 49 likes, so here's one more to make it a GOLDEN 50! 🤘🤘🤘
@DarrenGlen3 ай бұрын
it really showed when they met to rehearse...everyone was hugs and kisses, and it was stern handshakes with Mike (cringe)
@ultrauday7 жыл бұрын
I just came to see Paul Reynolds! So happy to see him! The band deserved more fame & longevity!
@darrenparker48976 жыл бұрын
UdayMotwani.They did but I don't think any of them could work with Mike Scores ego anymore and they had to escape from it.He was probably making their life hell and didn't see it,itn just exploded around him
@fordxbgtfalcon8 жыл бұрын
Paul "Reno" Reynolds is a legend, one of the best guitarists ever In my Opinion.
@williamzimmerman76788 жыл бұрын
He was brilliant in his simplicity for sure.
@Lindaypreciosa20118 жыл бұрын
Sure he really is!!!!!
@NigelDoes8 жыл бұрын
That's truly hilarious Mark, given the fact that U2 formed years before A Flock of Seagulls and Edge already had developed his signature delayed guitar sound. :-)
@darbycrash45128 жыл бұрын
Nice try. But do some research before smearing a legend like the Edge. I don't know how you copy someones style when U2 was already touring and putting out records before Flock of Seagulls even formed. How about just saying they're both great guitarist. Which they are.
@JR-zv6qm7 жыл бұрын
Paul Reynolds is a good guitar player. But like so many guitarists of the day and the past 30 years, he copied the style of Edge from U2. Edge is a legend, not Reynolds.
@yindyamarra3 жыл бұрын
Paul Reynolds, I haven’t picked a guitar up in 8 years,blows the roof off the place
@kathyrichards46393 жыл бұрын
I have a new appreciation for a Flock of Seagulls, Paul Reynolds is the best, to be that young and have that much pressure dropped on you, I mean he revolutionized the sound of the 80s, literally when I think 80s his guitar echo especially comes to mind, musical genius
@JustWasted3HoursHere Жыл бұрын
There are so many musically inclined people in the world who love to sing or play instruments, but are terrified of being in the public eye. They cope in many different ways, but that usually means drugs and/or alcohol. Many lives destroyed in the music industry, but I like to see shows like this where they come together and seem to fix a bit of themselves, heal some wounds and that's one of my favorite parts of this series.
@davidjackson2641 Жыл бұрын
Wow that band is sooo cool, God I hated them so much now, I love them . What talent.
@hellboundrubber4448 Жыл бұрын
I agree, his style and sound was epic. Luckily for The Edge he dropped out.
@blastofo Жыл бұрын
I think Johnny Marr was influenced by him. Especially on songs like How Soon Is Now?
@margretpfeifer7515 Жыл бұрын
STIMMT❤😢
@tallfrye457094 жыл бұрын
Paul Reynolds is an absolute FANTASTIC guitar player!! I was so impressed at how great he was at the reunion! Nice job guys! Great to see you all together again. :)
@bigkozlov6 жыл бұрын
The secret sauce of this awesome band has always been Paul Reynold and the his playing style and sound.
@grkbymariage6 жыл бұрын
I watched this at the age of 50, and it brought tears to my eyes knowing how much this band meant so much to me during those high school years. We traded this album back and forth among friends. I loved seeing where and how they went their separate ways. One of the best parts was seeing mum watching her boys reunite. So happy to see so much positive still there.
@seaoftranquility72283 жыл бұрын
If you haven’t seen it look up FOS doing space age love song with the Prague philharmonic just recently. It’s awesome.
@joedelarosa2356 Жыл бұрын
Alex lifeson number 1, Paul Reynolds number 2 as the best guitairestin the world
@rickleblanc8900 Жыл бұрын
@@joedelarosa2356 as good as Paul is, I sincerely beg to differ
@kayakuprising5914 Жыл бұрын
@@joedelarosa2356 Agree
@jaydenp497510 ай бұрын
Watched this is September of 2023 and it also brought tears to my eyes seeing them play. I saw them in 1983 at the Greek theater in Los Angeles. It was my first concert ever. I was only 12 years old and they were my favorite band. So many good memories listening to their music. Mike still tours and I saw him at a small new wave club in bellflower California in 2008. I met him and shared a drink. Good times!
@williams.vincent4235 Жыл бұрын
Paul was only 17 when he joined the band (I'm 1 year older than him) so mix that with quick fame, success and lots money and the fairly predictable happened. He seems like a soft spoken and likeable guy and I'm glad he seems to have gotten through all those difficulties. I loved FOS right away when they came on the scene. Very underrated band. ❤
@suzannepitchford45586 ай бұрын
I thought they said he was 14 or 15?
@maxjosh105 ай бұрын
he was 15.very young for that fame and pressure
@fesswah6 жыл бұрын
The Grammy Award they earned, was for "DNA" and it was Paul Reynolds lead guitar magic that did it.
@JaxBespoked3 жыл бұрын
A Masterpiece
@wildley0079 ай бұрын
I would dearly love to meet Paul Reynolds and just shake his hand. He seems so genuine, humble and lovely, and so underrated and under respected!
@Seachase1006 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite of the "bands reunited" series. I always loved A Flock of Seagulls surreal, new wave sound. They still had that great chemistry for this show, and all of them were on their game. Paul is an amazing guitar player, for sure. The ONE thing that was made absolutely clear in this video is that the root problem that probably drove this band apart is Mike Score's huge ego. Ali, Paul and Frank all seem like very likable and level-headed guys, then and now, but Mike clearly has an "I am the band" attitude, then and now.
@leaveonlywake5 жыл бұрын
Mark Twain said "It ain't braggin', if ya done it." In that way, Mike WAS the band. His idea, he put them together, named them, wrote the songs, led, etc... Could he have been a better leader, and they wouldn't have fallen apart? We'll never know, but I doubt it. The pressures they were under - doing that many gigs (157 in a row! wow), along with booze and drugs and lifestyle, and Paul such a young person being in the midst of all that - I'd wager it was not "if" but _when_ they flew apart, from someone needing to bow out. An eventuality. No doubt, the man has an ego :) - and yet, he has every right to it, if you ask me. Have you checked out his Zeebratta release from 2014? If not, here it is - listen, he *still* has it. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aql6d8iW3LmyeXk.html
@CKC4114 жыл бұрын
@@leaveonlywake I will check that out. I still listen to their music. Mike Score, aside from a huge ego, can't sing, either; regardless, the music they made together was good stuff.
@TheAlmightyBassist4 жыл бұрын
I think at the time of this he definitely had that mentality but it really seems that he's mellowed out in the last few years.
@caustularodriguez56012 жыл бұрын
@@leaveonlywake lm sure all the others guys contribute, especially Pauls talent guitar playing! Remember they started the "New Wave movement" and syn sound!💙
@MENFUSSMIKE Жыл бұрын
I picked up on that too
@asm16 жыл бұрын
Frank Maudsley, what a great guy to have. Fantastic ice-breaker.... they wouldn't have done it without him.
@steve197455 жыл бұрын
asm1 he is exactly the element that made the crew what it was !
@gazriley6244 жыл бұрын
i used to know Frank in the very early 80s
@TheAlmightyBassist4 жыл бұрын
@@gazriley624 he seems like such a friendly and affable guy....hope i'm not wrong.
@gazriley6244 жыл бұрын
@@TheAlmightyBassist he was great
@tonykeggin89064 жыл бұрын
Frank played the Windham in Bootle a few years back.
@dawnoftheshred77575 жыл бұрын
Paul fucking Reynolds!!! He WAS their sound.... period!!!
@1ambassodor6 жыл бұрын
FRANK is such a nice man👌 Great outlook on life you can see from him that he radiates POSITIVE ENERGY A wonderful man to be around
@suzannep83713 жыл бұрын
Flock of seagulls PLEASE remember that none of you were any greater or bigger than the other. You all made the perfect mix.
@trollgoodman78083 жыл бұрын
nah the singer wrote all the hits
@suzannep83713 жыл бұрын
@@trollgoodman7808 yes agreed but they all made it special. The lead guitar was/is gifted and the bassist and drummer completed the perfect set up known to mankind. This group will always rock!
@trollgoodman78083 жыл бұрын
@@suzannep8371 the singer doesen't come across well. But they're still a great band and the guitarist is great
@Brando_Magnifico2 ай бұрын
The singer was nothing without the rest of the band!
@pladampaАй бұрын
Paul Reynolds
@Scottocaster66684 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! Not to bust YOUR bubble Ego Mike but without Paul and his unique style, sound and writing AFOS would have never been as big as it was(is). It's obvious the fans love Paul for what he went through at such a young age and accomplished. Remember the 4 of you made it happen. Just look at the magic that just happened after 20 years of being apart. Great job guys, and thank you 👍👍
@TheLostBoy1974 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, exactly. The record that followed Paul’s departure was hardly awe inspiring. Paul was the sound and the soul of their best work.
@longiscadenotas48907 жыл бұрын
Reynolds is so dam talented, a magician on the guitar, he didn't seem to realize it!!! THANK YOU PAUL!!! from Queretaro Mex.
@billkeithchannel7 жыл бұрын
Paul looks all normal all grown up. lol! Even he had to pick on himself for those oversized glasses.
@darrenparker48976 жыл бұрын
Bill Keith.Yeah he always looked like he should have been in Buggles to me.
@albee209able5 жыл бұрын
Reynolds just seems to have natural talent. He is so damn good. It seems almost effortless to him.
@steve197455 жыл бұрын
he spoke the truth ! there was a lot of circumstances in the way but that is what makes the greatest the greatest !
@saltyassassin6 жыл бұрын
As a rock guitar player, I first scoffed at the guitarist being referred to as a “guitar whiz”.... but watching their performance, that guy really was ahead of his time. Not a virtuoso, but very good for his style of music. Mastering a delayed guitar sound is a lot harder than it looks... The Edge from U2 basically stole this cats style!
@fakebrake2 жыл бұрын
Except that the edge did it first.
@LtdBoomer2 жыл бұрын
@@fakebrake Yes,he did,but in a boring way compared with Paul..;)
@Wargasm54 Жыл бұрын
Ha! Yeah. In the 80’s I was busy listening to Metallica and Slayer. And learning those riffs on guitar. Although I was a metal head through and through, I kinda liked Flock. Never though much of the guitarist. But I’ve come to appreciate him a lot more over the years. Very cool riffing. And very much like U2’s the Edge.
@reptreptilian Жыл бұрын
@@fakebrake Look up Keith Levene, he predates The Edge and played almost identical to him.
@astropioneer32969 ай бұрын
This is surprisingly moving. Caught me off guard. When those power chords ripped through the venue it was like the magic was back. Even after years and years of wandering in the wilderness you can go home again.
@markd20757 жыл бұрын
I doubt they could have pulled it off without Frank Maudsley.....he kept it from getting "too serious" Kudos to him!
@asm16 жыл бұрын
Absolutely.... the crazy funny guy breaking the ice and keeping it light.
@darrenparker48976 жыл бұрын
Mark D.Yeah what a great guy.He took all the doubts away.Typical glue of a bassist and no ego whatsoever!Joy to watch.
@jeffreybiscoe66 жыл бұрын
MarK D, just takes that one personality to break the ice. I seen it too.
@karlmeadows4986 Жыл бұрын
Definitely
@rebeccacobarrubias95473 жыл бұрын
Omg! paul Reynolds is an master 🎸 guital player!...they are all very talented! Gotta love these guys!!! I sure do! Such great memories love them to pieces!
@DJGuatemala833 жыл бұрын
You can tell that Frank Maudsely is the reason they were smiling and he was the icebreaker... for the two brothers, and then into Paul... Paul's so shy and reserved and immediately seeing Frank has not changed warmed his heart and even made Mike a bit different.
@DarrenGlen3 ай бұрын
Frank was the happy glue for sure. He seems like a terriffic guy! He was the ying to the other darker guys yangs
@sirvicemanone Жыл бұрын
When Flock of Seagulls came to New York City I performed with them on roller skates with my group I remember it was at a club in midtown. They had just come out with "I Ran" and it was a great high energy experience. Wish them all well.
@flipburly5 жыл бұрын
Paul Reynolds one of the underrated guitar player!
@christschool10 ай бұрын
Paul Reynolds was such an amazing talent, I'll bet he can play any genre of Rock and Roll and produce a very authentic sound. Man was sort of underutilized and far far underrated.
@edamnaf92653 жыл бұрын
Paul is a gem..and so damn talented.
@Nick-Stewbreeze10 ай бұрын
I love this, Paul...you rock brother. Youre a sweet man.
@xoxxobob619 ай бұрын
Paul's Guitar sound made that band.
@connfyoozed7 жыл бұрын
Paul seemed like he had been through a lot mentally and physically, and understandably wasn't totally comfortable talking about it on camera even after all these years. Whatever happened to him is his business, and I applaud him for being strong and his band mates for being supportive of him while still giving him his space. And man, he can still play a guitar.
@billkeithchannel7 жыл бұрын
Yeah a teen being thrown into an aggressive touring schedule and party lifestyle takes its toll.
@MegaSven30006 жыл бұрын
New Album & Tour 2018. Original members.
@stellarcreations73785 жыл бұрын
Partying and touring for a 150 gigs straight will fuck a person up bad. They body needs a break/rest. Some down time. Its really no different then being an athlete. Cheers 👍
@jacobramirez71105 жыл бұрын
I heard he used to be on drugs. But he isn't anymore. Which is a good thing.
@alphadoom49705 жыл бұрын
Still, Paul was such a visionary and talented guitarist. I remember his birthday party when they were on tour and the band singing to him "Happy Birthday to Paul". Yeah, that's a hard lifestyle, but HIS SOUND MADE the band.
@M1ggins4 жыл бұрын
I can't understand Reynold's questioning his taste in glasses, even almost 40 years they look pretty stylish.
@BigSmileyFish3 жыл бұрын
this was filmed in the 2000's where they were trying to get away from a lot of the styles of the 80's they're definitely quite stylish by modern standards tho!
@Boogmon4 ай бұрын
I know! I'm currently on a hunt to find the same brand / model sunglasses, or as close as I can get. 😎
@DarrenGlen3 ай бұрын
he was clearly trying hard in the 80s to look older by wearing them, hiding behind the fact that he was indeed 15. I cant imagine the sex drugs and rock'n'roll he was getting backstage at age 15 to have had a blowout like that ..daym
@fmilton204 жыл бұрын
Paul Reynolds was the best thing about this band, and that is saying a lot.
@PJL70952 жыл бұрын
The whole mental stress breakdown thing…. I get it! Jamming all them consecutive nights, partying afterwards, driving to the next show. Can’t be easy. No one can fault the guy
@lorendsalazar4 жыл бұрын
Loved seeing them live in Seattle at the Paramount in their heydays. After all these years, I am still alway impressed with the brilliant guitar work , tone, and sounds of Paul Reynolds. So nice to see them reunite even if only for this show. A great band of the era.
@crobey45705 жыл бұрын
I have always loved this band. Pauls guitar is eerie and beautiful at the same time. Just recently(in June)the original 4 members got back together again. They just recorded an album called "Ascension" which is them backed with an orchestra of the band members/fans fav songs. I truly think because of this 2003 VH1 Bands re-united Ascension would not have occurred! I have watched this VH1 special countless times & it never gets old. Love it!!
@PS987654321PS4 жыл бұрын
Reynolds steals the show...
@juancarloschavez51947 жыл бұрын
Paul Reynolds is one of the Best
@wickerbuni6 жыл бұрын
I bet mom was happy her sons finally reunited. So sad they spent all of those years not talking to or seeing each other.
@shelby65715 жыл бұрын
Probably one of the most underrated and best, exceptional bands of the 80's!! :)
@wesleygonzales20496 жыл бұрын
I loved this. The bass player seems like a totally cool guy.
@gazg005 жыл бұрын
Frank Maudsley
@fernansengson57994 жыл бұрын
yeah frank is cool guy...
@pisto304 жыл бұрын
@@fernansengson5799 Of course you can't tell much about a person from just one video but I love his energy!
@topcatcoolio88074 жыл бұрын
He was my classmate in liverpool school. Believe me hes always been funny and zany.There was many in that school !! I bump into him now and again. Glad hes done well from Norris green.
@gewglesux3 жыл бұрын
Course he is.... He's a Bassist.
@smrangers224 жыл бұрын
being a ex band tour bus driver i know where they are coming from !! on tour gigs 24/7 its a nightmare for the bands . so respect . health is more vital than anything else and family as well . stay safe .
@philipbell36356 жыл бұрын
Brilliant brilliant brilliant PAUL REYNOLDS!
@Fan_Made_Videos6 жыл бұрын
I remember this series. It was one of the last run of programs by VH-1 that involved some intricate investigation and thorough research. Now all they produce TV shows about Social Media "influencers" who have zero musical talent.
@christohr99575 жыл бұрын
Paul Reynolds is still incredibly fascinating.
@thecocooreo6 жыл бұрын
I'm an old man now, but damn these guys were great when I was 17 in 1982, "Space age love song" brings back so many good memories, it was awesome to see them come back together again for this VH1 special .... thanks guys!
@brettthebassist3 жыл бұрын
I was 16 in 1982 and yeah I’m old as well...lol
@hans-henrikrasmussen53 Жыл бұрын
Old? LOL - I'm nearing 68 and still loving the spectacular sounds of Flock!
@km03904 жыл бұрын
My eyes got teary when they started singing I ran after so many years being apart. I thank god I lived to see this happen and enjoy their wonderful music in my teenage and adult years. Desde El Salvador les deseo lo mejor y gracias por su musica.
@monauraldaredevil5 жыл бұрын
"Think positive, positive, positive, and it all goes on" Frank definitely has the positive attitude towards life that I'd love to have constantly!
@Fred-tu4mo7 жыл бұрын
Paul is a GENIOUS
@howdareu9643 жыл бұрын
Paul Reynolds is insanely talented
@concettauhrin77113 жыл бұрын
Paul Reynolds ❤️🥰❤️ amazing guitarist what a sweetheart ♥️ I hear him mention his iconic glasses. I had multiple pairs of glasses just like that --multiple pairs in case I lost one --I never took them off unless going to sleep --however many a time I fell asleep doing school work or studying for a test or just lying in bed listen to --A Flock of Seagulls of course !! 😊
@starsonb2 жыл бұрын
At the beginning of the year 2020 Paul Reynolds suffered a stroke and was admitted to the hospital, currently he is recovering and having daily physical therapy.
@carolyngutierrez98042 ай бұрын
🙏🏼
@stammorai3 жыл бұрын
For me,the most beloved song from their first album,is "standing on the doorway".The riff of Paul's,was so haunting,as it was supposed to be,considering the lyrics.One of the best bands of the 80's.Trip down the memory lane...
@captainjosue Жыл бұрын
Last night, I saw the Flock of Seagulls for the first time live in Downtown Los Angeles. I knew who they were and listened to their songs a long time ago. But last night was a wish fulfilled. I first saw this VH1 documentary when I was in College. But last night was a very emotional night for me. Thank you Flock of Seagulls.
@AshleyIrons10 ай бұрын
AFOS were ahead of their time in my opinion. So different a lot of people couldn't really take them seriously at the time. But honestly the music was great. I Ran, Space Age Love Song, Modern Love Is Automatic, Photograph Of You, Transfer Affection all amazing tracks.
@Roc-Righteous3 жыл бұрын
After that play reunion, how could they ever stop being close again, staying in touch? The guys are legends.
@tecnogof4 жыл бұрын
I was inspired back in the day by Pauls guitar riffs, and it was the first time I'd discovered the e.bow. Their sound was never the same after he left.
@charliezicolillo2 жыл бұрын
WE NEED A 80'S CONCERT NOW.It will BRING EVERYONE BACK TOGETHER for a WHILE.
@brianstokes84588 жыл бұрын
Paul was awesome...
@AudiophileTubes7 жыл бұрын
This brought a tear to my eye. The 80's were such a great, creative era in terms of music, and I have some great memories. I think that 'AFOS' encapsulated and represented that era better than any band (or most bands), so it was a joy to watch them come together for this. Thanks for the upload.
@kimt48703 жыл бұрын
It brought a tear to my eye too !! I think these guys needed to do this ! I loved it and am so glad they were willing to get together, despite all the hurts of the past. It gave me a warm feeling to see them get back together, if only for one performance. They still have fans ! And I’m one of them !
@jliscorpio2 жыл бұрын
I bawled through the performance. This brought back a lot of memories.
@frenchydelboy55097 жыл бұрын
Getting in touch with Ali in this plastic company in the suburb of Raleigh is incredible, isn't it ? ...Let's imagine researching Ringo Star and discovering him filling a tank in a fuel station in Liverpool? lol !
@markalva34513 жыл бұрын
17:34 the best part of the video, Paul's smile :´)
@nitrosavy8 жыл бұрын
Thanks VH1 for putting them back together, even just for one night, great to see the reunion but also i hope it helped the band members to put the past behind them and reconnect, great show!.
@Lindaypreciosa20118 жыл бұрын
adorable!!!!!!!!
@rayvaughan31976 жыл бұрын
Exactly! Was just thinking the same thing sat watching this, if for nothing else,not the music,the fans,the nostalgia, all that aside to get the 4 of them together after the way it all fractured and soared was an achievement itself, it was good to see the warmth amongst them (even if Mike seemed a shade distant compared to the others) . If it helped heal old wounds and reestablish contact between them as friends/family alone then this was so worthwhile, good on vh1 for facilitating it and making it happen! Music is constant it will always be there, bonds can break and ego gets in the way ....time can heal! There will always be a flock of seagulls
@RiverOfBlacklights6 жыл бұрын
The original lineup is back together working on a new project...
@rayvaughan31976 жыл бұрын
River Of Blacklights Ascension June 29th ....cant wait! Theyve recorded Space Age love song with the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra....brilliant!
@MegaSven30006 жыл бұрын
New Album & Tour 2018
@EEM1978 Жыл бұрын
“I Ran (So Far Away)” and “Space Age Love Song” STILL sound like the future, 40 years later.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@AaronOsheroff10 ай бұрын
Well said
@SuperBigblue194 жыл бұрын
I actually saw these guys play in a bar on Guam back in 83 or 84 when I was in the Navy. I think they were on their way to Australia. I don't know how they got them to play for a few hundred people when they were playing in arenas , but it was great.
@colinleach65837 жыл бұрын
Go Reno Go, you nailed it Paul.
@007thematrix0078 жыл бұрын
The Fab Four of the early New Wave Era.....bloody marvelous!
@foryourspirit39958 жыл бұрын
I recently spoke with Mike Score (Aug. 2016) at a show about whether AFOS reunited following this VH1 special. He said, "No we didn't, and it'll never happen!" I told him, "That's too bad," and he said, "It's not too bad, that's just rock'n roll!" Mike was in good spirits, and a pleasure to talk to. I still think they should get back together. What a great '80's band! AFOS ROCKS!
@mattcure5 жыл бұрын
I thought they played a few shows after this VH1 show per Wikipedia. I searched for those supposed shows but did. It find anything. Mike Score set it straight.
@mattcure5 жыл бұрын
Did not find
@foryourspirit39955 жыл бұрын
Then they do this with a 4 CD new release- kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fbSdo9Ofy82mcmQ.html
@Mind-your-own-beeswax Жыл бұрын
They actually did reunite to re-record some of their old songs with an orchestra.
@dylansdad9873 жыл бұрын
Saw these guys in 1981 at the Rock Garden in Covent Garden just after the release of "(It's Not Me) Talking". Saw them again in 82 when "Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You)" was riding high in the charts. An absolutely brilliant band to see live. Paul is one of the most underrated guitarists ever, such an immense talent and the "sound" of A.F.O.S.
@dannyvalentine468 Жыл бұрын
Wow would love to see videos from their really early gigs (Before the debut was even out) Musta been crazy!
@philpellow75644 жыл бұрын
Had a few beers with Paul before Everton matches! Lovely guy, but very modest.
@steveblackburn61266 жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant!!! Long live the original flock of seagulls
@bryanlilly88768 жыл бұрын
Reynolds nailed the guitar, at 34:30, for not picking one up for 8 years.. :-)
@satjinder7 жыл бұрын
Yeah true 😄
@connfyoozed7 жыл бұрын
Well, Paul said he hadn't picked up an ELECTRIC guitar in 8 years. He was working as a "freelance musician", so I'm pretty sure he was playing acoustic guitar in that time. That's not to take anything away from Paul at all... he's a fantastic musician, and his nailing his part in that performance after all that time is still impressive.
@Daehawk6 жыл бұрын
One of the most technical guitarist ever. Him and Jamie West-Oram of The Fixx.
@colingram87856 жыл бұрын
agreed - imagine seeing him play live for the very first time in the 80s! If I could go back in a time machine....I mean the band were great and definitely captured the moment and encapsulated that great 80s vibe, but Paul's ability was incredible at such a tender age, it really stands out and the Flock were blessed to have him on board......shame what he went through, but that's the perils of fame. This was at times, a bit awkward to watch but the fun they had at the end was worth it. Totally smashed it
@garymcfarland7226 жыл бұрын
Absolutely killed it !!! :)
@powerface717 жыл бұрын
Ali seems like such a sweet guy, I hope he and Mike can become Brothers again. Sad that fame, fortune and greed can tear apart even the most strong family relationships.
@fredraaks77917 жыл бұрын
Thaydrian I heard they are on good terms now after 20 years
@powerface717 жыл бұрын
That makes me very happy. You could tell it really made Ali sad. So happy to hear they are all good!
@stevekendrick20085 жыл бұрын
One of the best things about this reunion it brought them back together as well as the rest of the band members and their music.
@TheAlmightyBassist4 жыл бұрын
I remember reading that he and Mike got into physical brawls behind the scenes. I always wondered if Ali was trying to knock some sense into his baby brother for being an asshole. Seems like a really decent guy.
@SuperMoleRetro7 жыл бұрын
Wow, memories. To be honest, I was never a huge fan when I was younger, but looking back I remember how much I did actually enjoy the hits and still remember them fondly over 30 years later. God bless these guys and I wish them the best. Thanks for the memories.
@Clarry996 жыл бұрын
I was in the audience for this! What wasn't mentioned (even to the band, apparently), was that most of the audience, including myself, were paid extras, hired to make up the crowd! I remember queueing at the end to get my booking form signed so I'd get paid, hehe. It was good fun though!
@atomicinjun4 жыл бұрын
Man, that guitar work is outstanding!
@JDL21126 жыл бұрын
That was great when Ali plays the drums for 5 seconds and says "Ok, I'm ready"
@corybangerter58457 жыл бұрын
Anyone remember the great line about Flock in the Wedding Singer? Adam Sandler is talking to a ticket agent with hair like Mike Score's circa 1982. The agents asks him "do you like a Flock of Seagulls"? Sandler replies "I can tell you do". Priceless.
@Drummingvulture5 жыл бұрын
I was lucky enough to see A Flock Of Seagulls, with The Fixx opening, back in 1983, when they were at the peak of their popularity. Loudest concert I ever attended, too. Ever since they came on the scene, I thought that Paul Reynolds was the ultimate cool guitarist. Mike's voice was pretty rough in this video. Too bad. But it was cool seeing the reactions of the members getting together after all those years. Mike seemed a little distant, but who knows what was going on in someone's mind, or even emotionally.
@matthewphelps51367 жыл бұрын
Space age love song.......sooooo good!
@amrak-84014 жыл бұрын
I love the band, thank you for the great memories!🙏 PAUL THE GLASSES ARE FABULOUS, I hope you bring it back...
@jarokalac77232 жыл бұрын
I always loved their fluid, sexy naive dystopia, never saw them as a cheesy throwaway band. Like Modern English they could chill your blood and yet make you dance.Such a beautifully touching homage/rekindling of that spark that tignited so many folk, me in Cape Town in the army, late 80s,
@AllFooNoLame9 ай бұрын
God said let there be man. Paul Reynolds said let there be guitars. And they both saw that their creations were good.
@luckystriker74897 жыл бұрын
Paul, you're good
@jonesy21114 жыл бұрын
Wow Paul is nothing less than fantastic on guitar
@krouchingtigerr4 жыл бұрын
So great to see you gentlemen reunited! Love triumphs over pride!
@modsleix66 жыл бұрын
A Flock of Seagulls - Original band reunited for "Ascension" - Coming July 6th 2018
@makypine48296 жыл бұрын
Modsleix 6 Yeahhhh
@dannymcmince6 жыл бұрын
This is today!
@bobo888bobo5 жыл бұрын
I saw the flock of seagulls (old band or new band?) at the PNE in Vancouver BC Canada August 26th 2018 and they were Excellent!
@gazg005 жыл бұрын
Got it......
@MrSkonny Жыл бұрын
Wow, I just love this ! What a great band and sound ! Wish they were really back together.
@Drummingvulture3 жыл бұрын
Oh man, I saw them in '83 with The Fixx opening for them. Un-freakin'-believable! Both bands were at the height of their powers and popularity. Probably the best double bill I've ever seen. Paul Reynolds has been one of my favorite guitarists since their first album came out. His style is so utterly unique and tasteful. Never get tired of listening to him play. I noticed that Mike's voice wasn't what it used to be, but such is the aging process. I'm happy with what he gave. The way the other three guys talked about Paul, I was almost ready to see a shrunken little man that keeps casting furtive glances about and a nervous twitch in the corner of his mouth. Wrong! He was still the totally cool guitarist that has all of the chops he needs to impress. Love that guy! And Frank just cracked me up. He made me feel good. His personallity is just too damn bubbly to ignore or resist. The kind of guy you love hanging out with. Really enjoyed watching this. Thanks for posting!
@gregggoss2210 Жыл бұрын
I saw them that year also. Saw them at the Mann Music Center in Philly. So, my friend was a big fan of New Wave music and I was a metal head. So I agreed to go see A Flock Of Seagulls and the Fixx, and he agreed to see Black Sabbath. I was skeptical at first, but I was blown away at how great the show turned out to be. I am so glad I went to see that show. My friend is gone now, passed away 6 years ago. I miss him and I miss those days when music was great.
@Murp268 Жыл бұрын
I also was at that Mann show in’83. I was a huge Fixx fan but liked Flock of Seagulls also. Great show by both. FOS was so damn loud as I remember too.
@gregggoss2210 Жыл бұрын
@@Murp268,👍
@pigknickers29757 жыл бұрын
very enjoyable, great guitarist that Reno
@yournamehere18866 жыл бұрын
pigknickers ~Paul Reynolds is an awesome guitarist for this genre... tasteful use of the delay pedal....they epitomized the 80's for me... let's face it, their all good players, Maudsley on bass,Ali Score is a really tight drummer,Mike Score is the voice and keyboard wizard...This band was very futuristic to me back in the 80's...those hair-dos were definitely 80's, and absolutely something that would be produced from two hair stylists...I definitely had a few of those double- breasted shirts they used to wear back then...they resembled silk or satin chef coats...and the cotton sleeveless ones were very similar... we were overstocked, on unique bands in the 80's,But British Synth Pop/ New Wave bands were everywhere..."A Flock of Seagulls" brought some fun to music listening...
@masterofmusic87748 жыл бұрын
No one compares to the original band members!
@suzannepitchford45584 жыл бұрын
You don’t appreciate the talent genius until it is gone. God how lucky we were to have lived through this era