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@Jeff-jd3vl 3 жыл бұрын

This was one of my most favorite songs of all-time. I never get sick of it. I was listening to it as a kid and now I'm about to be 51 and it's still on my cardio workout play list.

@MrKimmie129 3 жыл бұрын

One of my all time favorite songs too

@electromaniac1 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Such a great song I never grow tired of either.

@Jeff-jd3vl 3 жыл бұрын

@@electromaniac1 I wish more people would react to it.

@langlsd1604 3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@mdwayne741 2 жыл бұрын

Me too, Jeff. ..I still love this song. It's a genuine masterpiece.

@jamietilbrook7864 3 жыл бұрын

My dad would of been so happy seeing this! Level 42 were his favourite band, we chose this song for our song of reflection at his funeral last year

@lenbrian9484 Жыл бұрын

🙏

@mjm5081 Жыл бұрын

🙏 ✌ ❤ 🎶

@karma2.098 Жыл бұрын

aww. lovely story. i never knew this song, my first was Lessons In Love which made me cry first hearing it for some unknown reason. I heard this on the radio and fell in love. RIP for your dad and wishing you a life of great memories 🙏

@tommytaylor4139 Жыл бұрын

🙏🙏 Top Man, and super choice!!

@Mosconi38 Жыл бұрын

Sorry Man..

@ZerroCool 3 жыл бұрын

Level 42 - Something About You stιll bring memories and tears after all this years

@charlenerogers9813 3 жыл бұрын

Same feelings for me too!.

@winykittygirl 3 жыл бұрын

YES!!!💘🥰😘👌 was thinking tears... with tears in my eyes.. but didn't want to say anything.. thank you for going there with me 🙏🙏

@misselizajo 3 жыл бұрын

Damn this song takes me back to summer in my youth.

@winykittygirl 3 жыл бұрын

@Wilt Chamberlain is the GOAT oh my friend... did you ever hit it on the head. 😘🙏🙏💞🌷🙏🙏🇨🇦🇨🇦

@timdyer5326 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. Ghosts to see us.

@dopiaza2006 3 жыл бұрын

'Lessons in Love' next please! Check that slap bass...

@dalebaker9109 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, they were utterly brilliant, that’s just the truth.

@fusiliers 3 жыл бұрын

It's a masterpiece.

@douglascatti 3 жыл бұрын

yes my favorite from them.

@mkmstillstackin 3 жыл бұрын

yeah, no argument here. agreed, an awesome song!

@LEVEL3D 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Lessons in love next!

@buddystewart2020 3 жыл бұрын

This was probably their biggest song, but Mark King on the bass. You should watch some of their live videos where's he's featured on bass. The dude is an insane slap monster. This song, he's really in low gear. When you hear him really play, it'll blow your brain up.

@thetruththewayandthelife803 2 жыл бұрын

42 thumbs up 😉

@marciovalerio3809 Жыл бұрын

Two fun facts: Flea, from Red Hot Chili Peppers, calls Mark King "the man with the golden thumb"; and Polydor, their record label in the 80s, put an insurance on Mark's right thumb of £3 million.

@BennyboyTruth Жыл бұрын

The fact that he sings while playing like that is just phenomenal. And His unique slap-bass style really shows that he actually started out playing drums before switching to bass

@davidandcarolh 9 ай бұрын

I was going to leave a reply until I read yours. Spot on, Mark King is the King of the Bass Guitar. I watched one of his interview video's once and remember him saying when they first started playing "Lessons in Love" on stage that his thumb dried out so much that the skin cracked open and bled from time to time and later he started to tape his thumb in electrical tape from then on. BTW, in case anyone didn't know it, the keyboard player did most of the back up vocals. I remember back in the day some of the greatest 80's bands were coming out of Europe. Great review JayveeTV. Here is a link to a live performance of Lessons in Love. Enjoy... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iJhmgJl21bO2k4k.html

@ButterCookie1984 3 жыл бұрын

Very "feel-good 80s'" vibe. I've always loved this one.

@johnholler6149 3 жыл бұрын

I was a teen when this came out and it was huge then and I still love it.

@shotgunblast28 3 жыл бұрын

I was a teen too. The 80s were such a special time ❤️

@johnholler6149 3 жыл бұрын

@@shotgunblast28 yes they were.

@NicCageForPresident2024 2 жыл бұрын

@@shotgunblast28 I was born in the very beginning of the 80s and I am so happy to be an 80s kid and 90s teen. The people these days don't realize what they missed. It was just a beautiful majestic time. You had to be there to understand. It makes me sad the way the world is now.

@seanswinton6242 Жыл бұрын

@@shotgunblast28 Some of the best times. These times make us appreciate it. Music, concerts and entertainment were great reasonably priced and accessible escape. No longer is the case. Ask your avaerage Adele or Taylor Swift fan.

@strawberryeyes3496 3 жыл бұрын

Mark King is the lead singer and bass player of the band, he's really well known for his slap style playing.

@ArchoniusXXVII 3 жыл бұрын

He taught himself how to play in the musical instrument store where he worked. He got the job because he told them he could play bass.

@DizJakeOG 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, and one of the best ever.

@DanielOrion74 3 жыл бұрын

Mark "Ace of Bass" King is one of the best out there. These guys are horribly slept on and way underappreciated. Fantastic songs, catchy hooks and tight musicianship all around.

@rollomaughfling380 2 жыл бұрын

@@DanielOrion74 Horribly slept-on? They were massively successful, with multiple #1 and top-5, top-10 and top-20 hits all over Europe! One of the biggest British pop acts from the '80s . . . smh

@mdwayne741 2 жыл бұрын

@@DanielOrion74 their whole catalogue is amazing. They should have been bigger here in the States. Incredible band.

@Angelfire42 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah! I love this song, R.I.P. to guitarist Boon Gould. Jayvon, that's Mark King on the main vocals and the bass (the blonde with the short cropped hair) and Mike Lindup (the brunette with the short curly hair) on keyboards and backing vocals. Phil Gould (Boon's younger brother - the other blonde gent) is on the drums. My favorite band of all time. I have so, so many of their songs I can recommend but yeah, please react to "Lessons in Love" next. They have a total of 13 albums so I'll be keeping you busy!😎👍😍

@PDDSimracing 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best live bands out there. Mark King is a beast.

@susieq9801 3 жыл бұрын

@@PDDSimracing - Mark King was amazing.

@jediwalker2010 3 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏👍👍

@kneeleydavis574 3 жыл бұрын

Are Lessons in Love and Something About You are on CD's as singles?

@Angelfire42 3 жыл бұрын

@@kneeleydavis574 Yes they are. You might be able to find them on line. There are new releases of all of their albums in two sets - Level 42 The Complete Polydor Years 1980-1984 and Level 42 The Complete Polydor Years 1985-1988. Check out Amazon, I'm sure they are there.😉

@culture_creature 3 жыл бұрын

This brings me back to a time when my life was simple and music truly made you feel something. This is a great song and I’m so glad you appreciate Level 42. Thanks again Jayvee

@kobytavor9369 3 жыл бұрын

Love your comments bianca.

@mkmstillstackin 3 жыл бұрын

well said, Bianca! there was something truly different about those times.

@culture_creature 3 жыл бұрын

@@mkmstillstackin I have to agree. I love music that can tell a story and can truly make you forget or even describes exactly what you’re feeling. The creativity that these artist had are lacking with a lot of musicians today.

@handsome-brute2666 3 жыл бұрын

True....its all about the lovey- dovey feelings with me..i was a shy guy bck then...and ran from the girls

@kneeleydavis574 3 жыл бұрын

Great song! Could listen to it all day and Lessons In Love, those are my jams!

@joetspaulding 3 жыл бұрын

The bass player is one of the best/most respected in the business!

@dalebaker9109 3 жыл бұрын

Say it as it is bro!

@kobytavor9369 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@FeedbackPete1 3 жыл бұрын

My two fave bass players of all time would be Mark King and Nick Beggs.

@sallybannister6224 3 жыл бұрын

Yes Mark King is just fantastic, and an extremely genuine, really funny bloke. Try Running in the family , by Level 42 brilliant vocals, bass , just fab . He has worked with the best, and is respected so much and sought after by other musicians .

@electromaniac1 3 жыл бұрын

Two of the members, Rowland Charles Gould and Alan Murphy, unfortunately died in 2019 and 1989.

@bobwallace9814 3 жыл бұрын

If you woke up in the 80's this would be on your radio.

@LucLightWolf121 2 жыл бұрын

Damn skippy!

@jasonsobol32 4 ай бұрын

I grew up in the 80s (born in 78), and growing up, I absolutely loved this song. It wasn't until years later (around 2020), that I learned that it was done by Level 42, and it was one of my favorite songs of the 80s

@billyjoefrancis 3 жыл бұрын

One of the most nostalgia inducing songs in history and also one of the best.

@lattis8157 3 жыл бұрын

He's famous for his bass playing style.

@lattis8157 3 жыл бұрын

@Jeffrey Hinkel he's the lead singer and bassist of an internationally well known 80s band. His bass technique was always considered distinctive. When musicians talk about Level 42 they talk about his bass skills.

@AndreVlaamsValle 3 жыл бұрын

@@lattis8157 yeah he plays hitting the string with a kind of tiny hammer in his thumb

@jasonsobol32 4 ай бұрын

Mark King is unreal, as a singer and bass player. Mike Lindup's high harmony gets me every single time

@dalebaker9109 3 жыл бұрын

Level 42, are utterly brilliant! End of story! They did some astounding songs in the 80’s I love them. Jay is kicking some moves to this!

@sandylee6025 3 жыл бұрын

This song and Everybody Wants To Rule The World defines 80s music for me.

@karma2.098 Жыл бұрын

Lessons in Love? The only song I heard for the first time that made me cry! Powerful

@DarraghC 3 жыл бұрын

Mark King singing lead and playing bass, my childhood hero.

@toddburton6570 3 жыл бұрын

Mark King is considered one of the finest Bassists ever... I saw them live once. They were perfect. And I had never even heard of them before... And the vocals were live, not by just one guy. And the bassist was also the lead singer...

@toddburton6570 2 жыл бұрын

I worked at the restaurant "Street Scene" as the manager. My office was in the basement with glass on two sides. It was mid-afternoon and I was down there doing paperwork. Because we hosted bands/entertainment for meals, (We had a connected basement, so the performers could come over uncerground and not be harrassed by fans). Anyways, I got four free tickets to every concert. Three of my best friends came rushing down the stairs in a panic and wanted to know if I could get them into the Level 42 concert the next night. I of course said yes. I went with them. Level 42 was one of the tightest bands I have ever heard! (And I have even been in some bands, and several Symphony Orchestras.) I had never heard them or of them, and damn, they knocked it out of the ballpark...

@Divedown_25 3 жыл бұрын

Haven’t heard Level 42 in years. Cool that you brought them alive again for me... this is great song

@mikebeer1567 3 жыл бұрын

Bass player is also lead singer, easy to achieve in the studio but to do it live shows how magical he is

@elizabethmclauchlan6623 3 жыл бұрын

Mark King is an amazing bass player. Saw them in concert when this album was released. At a dance hall, no standard seating, just tables. Was on my feet at the front of the stage. They rocked!

@brewswillis9783 3 жыл бұрын

I saw them when they opened for Tina Turner! I sorta remember Tina's set. 😉

@dalebaker9109 3 жыл бұрын

I love them end of story. You are so very right, Mark King is awesome! But the whole group are superb.

@sallybannister6224 3 жыл бұрын

I saw them live too. Apart from the amazing musicianship, Mark King ... Had a big crush , totally in lust with him !!

@elizabethmclauchlan6623 3 жыл бұрын

@@sallybannister6224 I so understand; me too!

@FlexWheeler2nd 3 жыл бұрын

The lead singer is the slap bass player. Back in their prime, he was famous for his bass playing. Another good song from this is “Lessons in Love.”

@Cyssane 3 жыл бұрын

Level 42 is one of those rare bands where the songs are even better when you really pay attention to the lyrics. :) If ever our love was concealed, No one can say that we didn't feel A million things, And a perfect dream of life...

@lenbrian9484 Жыл бұрын

✔💯

@karma2.098 Жыл бұрын

SO TRUE. I heard Lessons in Love first as a mid teen and cried. I didn't know why. Later, taking note of the lyrics, I realised that may have what touched my soul ( ^ _ ^ )

@SheTheDee1971 3 жыл бұрын

This brings me right back to the 80s when I was a teen. I always loved Level 42. Jay, I can really recommend their track "It's Over" for a listen. It is another really, really beautiful song that all of us can relate to.

@AdsMum100 3 жыл бұрын

Was going to suggest "It's over" too. So heartbreakingly beautiful x

@MichaelCDavis1 3 жыл бұрын

Saw this band open for Madonna in Philadelphia and the lead singer was playing bass and hopping around on a broken foot in a boot the whole time. They are great live.

@ronaldobrien6870 3 жыл бұрын

'Children Say' is my absolute fave of theirs, really melodic. I love the contrast between the two main guys voices on all their songs.

@dalebaker9109 3 жыл бұрын

Children say, is actually too good for words.

@ronaldobrien6870 3 жыл бұрын

@@dalebaker9109 It is! Lovely video too, filmed on the streets of Paris

@ErikJan4242 3 жыл бұрын

One of mine too! Still got that 12" on vinyl...

@kobytavor9369 3 жыл бұрын

100% ! Children say, especially the 'bass slap version' which adds so much feel and groove to the song and sound. Please try this version, and Sher if you liked it as well.. Bless you all kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fMWFd7OfrrGvcoE.html

@FeedbackPete1 3 жыл бұрын

The video is great. Love the interaction between Mark and Mike. Comes across like they have a great friendship. I think it's a song I haven't heard them play live. But I'd love to.

@ISTPNOTFOUND 3 жыл бұрын

lessons in love is my favourite of theirs

@mandygray764 3 жыл бұрын

Yes...I love that one too

@jerrycote659 3 жыл бұрын

“Lessons In Love” is brilliant!

@ISTPNOTFOUND 3 жыл бұрын

@@jerrycote659 that intro 😍

@ePelle741 3 жыл бұрын

One of mine too!

@ePelle741 3 жыл бұрын

One of mine too!

@Stagedoorjenny 3 жыл бұрын

Lessons In Love, Running in the family, The Sun Goes Down, It's Over, Leaving Me Now. All great!!

@Frankincensedjb123 3 жыл бұрын

This is from World Machine. Every tune is bangin' In the 80s, I had that CD playing long and loud in my car

@liviakelly5691 3 жыл бұрын

Holy Crap...brings me right back to High School ❤️ Hard to believe this song is over 30yrs old but yet still relevant now ☮️🕊️

@nataliebriant3947 3 жыл бұрын

Good morning (evening) from Perth Australia 🙂 You're so right right about that slapping bass JV! Mark King is a legend of the bass for sure.

@sweetcheeks-eo6mu 3 жыл бұрын

greatest band of the 80's and I'm still listening, so many great songs-world class band

@eamonndoconnor Жыл бұрын

This song is therapy to me. Great job recognising the baseline quality. Mark King is an outstanding bass player, and he's also lead singer, hugely talented player, songer, lyricist. It's beautiful.

@BaddaBigBoom 3 жыл бұрын

Level 42 were the archetypal jazz funk band of the 80s here in UK, Mark King is a world class "thumb slap" bassist ...one of the best in the world, I recommend you check their earlier stuff ..Early Tapes is iconic. Mark King is also the lead singer but Mike Lindup the keyboardist is also a vocalist who provides harmonies. They had many guest musicians on their 80s albums.

@jamesbradley2301 Жыл бұрын

Apparently the band's manager told Mark King that he was the best bass player in the world. He said fine but I want to be the best paid bass player in the world!

@kobytavor9369 3 жыл бұрын

Children of the '80s Will be nostalgicly touched

@cupcakes7015 3 жыл бұрын

Likewise ☺ 6/12/2021

@christinamitchell6796 3 жыл бұрын

This is one more of my favorites, you are unique, you listen and u get it, very well said, this is one of my favorite 80s songs used to dance to it in my modern dance class, and it is beautiful. Shalom

@pnicolas 3 жыл бұрын

one of my fav 80s songs!!!!

@vickiroman189 3 жыл бұрын

I'll never forget the very minute I heard this on the radio. Immediate love and I still feel it.

@olivianazareno6129 3 жыл бұрын

You might like another one of Level 42 song “Lessons in Love”

@richardkeating3575 3 жыл бұрын

This is my favourite song of theirs.

@itscrazyal 3 жыл бұрын

One of my all time favorite songs, it's on my playlist for my morning run

@cherissespieces333 3 жыл бұрын

Yesss!! Love this song!!

@Niecy70 3 жыл бұрын

This song was so big back in the day!!! I still love it❤

@arcillasteehouwer48 3 жыл бұрын

Level 42 brings back so many memories, good and bad ones. Mark King is considered as one of the best contemporary bassists. Hope you react to 'It's over' next Jay 💜

@CLRoess 3 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite video for their song “It’s Over”: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/msBjbJie2LCZYKM.html

@TheNeilo-Audiosound 3 жыл бұрын

Mark king “King of Bass” that’s his Forte in level 42 and they are still a cracking U.K. band.We have such great 80’s Bands here in the U.K. Ironically I had the Vinyl Of “Level Best” Level 42’ greatest hits Playing yesterday.👍🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

@elizabethmclauchlan6623 3 жыл бұрын

The keyboard player does most of the harmonies.

@jerrycote659 3 жыл бұрын

Mike Lindup is his name and he is especially good on another of their hits which is my favorite “Lessons In Love”

@user-qb8sn2dw4u 3 жыл бұрын

Mike Lindup is very underrated.

@abmqa 3 жыл бұрын

Firsties! 80s UK wave.... Love this song!....Check out The Blow Monkeys....Digging Your Scene...

@sausagembape677 3 жыл бұрын

Swing out sister

@warrenyen2984 3 жыл бұрын

This song was huge when it came out and definitely one of my favourite Level 42 songs. Please check out "Lesson in Love", another massive hit with a similar catchy vibe.

@benshafer65 3 жыл бұрын

Mark King was/is a superb slap bass player. Always the heavy bass groove in their music. They were amazing live and is documented in the album "A Physical Presence."

@notgivennotgiven7776 3 жыл бұрын

Mark King, the bass player once said cause of his slapping on the strings his thumb was bleeding at one of their shows, and people thought it was part of the act. He usually tapes his thumb. And, he's a well respected player too. Peace

@jerrycote659 3 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more with your comment that “this is a beautiful song”. This band always stood out for me in the 80s and they still do because of the quality of their music and their smooth rhythmic sounds. I’m a big fan of their keyboard player Mike Lindup who to me embodies the smooth, cool melodic sound that their music typifies. They have another gorgeous hit which is my personal favorite by them and in which Mike Lindup (keyboards/synths) is more featured vocally called “Lessons In Love” and hopefully you’ll react to it. Would be interested to hear what you think of it kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b6eUbK2dqcyqj5c.html

@clarenewman2713 3 жыл бұрын

My favourites of theirs are It’s Over (which makes me cry) and To Be With You Again. Great band - I’ve seen them live and Mark King is a MASTER of the bass.

@kimmarievan-ever6599 3 жыл бұрын

Love Level 42..very underrated group..they wrote all their songs and played instruments and Mark Kings voice is fabulous..please review lessons in love abd many more they had so many hits

@sean_b_drummer 3 жыл бұрын

One of my all-time favorite 80's Pop songs! 😍😍

@MrBiz74 3 жыл бұрын

Til the Sun goes down (Living it up) is another Big People Tune indeed. Level 42 are a Legendary Foursome.

@LC__15 3 жыл бұрын

Yeeahhhh Jay! Love Level 42 and not surprising you picked up on Mark King's bass lines, he's highly regarded for it especially his slap bass playing. Hopefully you'll do _"Lessons In Love"_ which is their biggest International Hit and my fave of theirs :).

@Enid2Sacramento 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best '80s videos, too.

@Tuxedofrank22 2 жыл бұрын

There's Something About This Song! The greatest!

@Polymathically 3 жыл бұрын

I heard this once on the radio when I was a kid, and for years it drove me crazy because I didn't know who sang it. This was back in the early 90s, long before the Internet (let alone sites dedicated to music lyrics) was around. As the years went on, I could only remember the lyric "human after all." When I finally stumbled across it on KZfaq, one of the biggest mysteries of my childhood was solved. This is a great song, and I listen to it often. Thanks for reacting to it!

@Schudulaba 3 жыл бұрын

The Sun Goes Down, Lessons in Love, Running in the Family... all great ones to react to by the same band!

@restructures 3 жыл бұрын

Other Level 42 to check out: "Starchild", "It's Over", "True Believers", "She Can't Help Herself", "Romance"

@Angelfire42 3 жыл бұрын

Jayvon is going to be so busy with all of the songs we recommend for him from Level 42! Don't forget "Set Me Up" and "Learn To Say No".

@bkkersey93 3 жыл бұрын

There are way too many Level 42 songs he needs to check out. I say check out all of their albums.

@CLRoess 3 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite video for their song “It’s Over”: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/msBjbJie2LCZYKM.html

@scotties.3414 3 жыл бұрын

Another 80s classic. A song in no rush to make its mood, primarily because it states it from the start. A real feel-good song from a feel-good era.

@frglee 3 жыл бұрын

Can't believe this song was from 35 years ago. Tears for all that time now so far away from me. There is an extended version if you want to get lost in the music for a bit longer. And why not? It's quite beautiful.

@adrianlloyd3246 3 жыл бұрын

Saw them in concert at the NEC in Birmingham, UK. Must've been mid-late 80's. Mark King came on stage playing and was wearing a body harness on and he took off, flying round the stage. He carried on playing and didn't miss a beat. That's still the first thing I think of to this day when I hear them ! Search KZfaq for "Mark King for Prague Proms 2011"

@gemstar501 3 жыл бұрын

"Leaving me now" is my all time fave from Level 42 hope you react to that...please 😊

@tghost739 3 жыл бұрын

I used to listen to something about you on Night Tracks on the weekends and on MTV when I was 10 yrs old. Such good memories!

@AliciaM5555 3 жыл бұрын

I have always loved this one!

@AlexW14 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best bands of the 80s - so much funk and groove. They never stood still even when they cracked the mainstream and fuse rock, acid jazz elements and funk effortlessly. One of my favourites is Heaven in my hands, one of their later tracks but a classic.

@derder454 3 жыл бұрын

Level 42 - Love Games. Level 42 - It's over.

@wearemany73 2 жыл бұрын

I’m finding the more difficulty (or speechlessness) a commentator has remarking on a song, the better the song is. 😄 this.song.is.truly.awesome 👍❤️

@sofiajohari808 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best bass players ever. Lessons in love and running in the family are great tunes too.

@steelmagnolia3350 3 жыл бұрын

This will always be one of my favorite songs! 💕

@Paineinyourblank 3 жыл бұрын

I associate this song with good times. Its the kinda song they would play on the radio when youre a teenager on a summer day when you had no cares

@marvincosby7060 3 жыл бұрын

"Children Say" is another Level 42 gem.

@britishknightakaminininja1123 3 жыл бұрын

The 80s had a lot of different sounds, with hip-hop, synth-pop, new wave, punk, new romantic, and so many other sounds and genres being hugely popular, but entirely different. This group, and several others, were of a genre known as Jazz Funk. The strangest part of the story is that Mark King, the famous front-man and bassist, was not a bass player when the group formed, but mainly a drummer. However, King had recently sold his drum kit, and decided to learn the Bass for the group. I think you'll agree that his background in drums and percussion are a part of what gives him that very distinctive play style that was his own version or take on the thumb-slap play he'd seen in visiting American funk bassists. The playstyle can be hard on the thumb over time, especially the way King does it, and he often had to tape up his thumb during gigs using electrical tape. The group's fans, out of love for his sacrifice, often taped up their own thumbs with black electrical tape, and would give a show of those thumbs as support and appreciation during gigs. Jazz Funk was never really a mainstream genre in the UK, and the only other real example I can think of from the same time was Shakatak. In general, it was often felt that Jazz Funk was a bit too 'easy listening' in style, bland, compared to all the more extreme sounds that were breaking in the same era. However, the funk aspect continued to influence the scene especially as 'Club and Dance' sounds developed, and is especially strongly seen in the later appearance of Acid Jazz in acts like Jamiroquai

@andresquiroga8061 3 жыл бұрын

This is the first time I see you really feeling up a song. Maybe the camera froze because of how much you enjoy the music of Level 42. Your facial expressions were priceless, Jay!

@MoonChild-1994 3 жыл бұрын

love that signature British 80s pop groove on this one. If you like this, then I highly suggest a reaction to these two 80s UK artists. The group ABC - The Look of Love and Thomas Dolby - She Blinded Me With Science. Both have that synth bass groove you mentioned and both music videos are fun and interesting!

@PDDSimracing 3 жыл бұрын

About time to. Any more level 42 reactions HAVE to be live. They bring so much more than the recorded stuff. This is a 40 year rabbit hole Jayvee. They're still touring to this day.

@milesdust3465 3 жыл бұрын

Not many big hits, but that usually means that they have a lot of great, everlasting compositions. And they have A LOT. The whole World machine-album is amazing. And to see Mark King play and sing at the same time is insane.

@karlsmith2570 3 жыл бұрын

The bassist is also the lead vocalist, Mark King

@mjmmjm5370 3 жыл бұрын

Good choice......love this tune!!!

@carybensilhe4869 Жыл бұрын

Listening to this song makes me drift back to my childhood, simpler times and 80's music.

@mandygray764 3 жыл бұрын

This was one of my favorites. I got it in my head about a month ago and played Level 42 continuously for a while. They have a different and calming sound I love.

@billiewhyers2823 3 жыл бұрын

Very nostalgic! Good song. Love your show J ❤️

@lorenabautista2242 3 жыл бұрын

I love this era! You should also check out "Swing Out Sister, Breakout". It almost has the same vibe, smooth!

@sdevouard 3 жыл бұрын

At a Prince Trust concert around 1987, Mark King even played the bassline on Breakout. You can catch the video here on YT…

@monicadesanti7466 Жыл бұрын

I agree with you Lorena..i love Swing out Sister❤

@pilikez4 Жыл бұрын

Amazing group, wonderful song, so elegant.

@godsspeedify 3 жыл бұрын

Level 42 is on a different level if you have a really really good headsets you will hear sounds that you do not hear on the radio.. I saw them in concert and they sound just like their album, the main singer is the bass player he's a fantastic bass player, there are two singers in the band.

@welshlad6427 3 жыл бұрын

Great band and legit musicians 👏👏❤️

@davidrogers4922 3 жыл бұрын

This generation doesn't know what good music is. Oh if I had a time machine.

@xoxxobob61 3 жыл бұрын

LOVE Level 42 ! One of the Most UNDERRATED bands from the 80's! They are a "Rabbit Hole" too! Thanks for reacting to this great Pop Song Jay !

@ericpolese4957 3 жыл бұрын

Mark is legend..leaving my now is another great song...great band.lots of talent

@xanajak 3 жыл бұрын

Another perfect pop song, in the same vein as this, is Kayleigh by Marillion.

@mercurysbest 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing band

@langlsd1604 3 жыл бұрын

My college girlfriend introduced me to their music. It's the best thing she did, lol.

@MrSecoBaba 2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@wickedwillis5611 3 жыл бұрын

You should try out their song - Leaving me now

@Angelfire42 3 жыл бұрын

Yesss! And "The Chant Has Begun" too! The Powermix version is awesome!

@FeedbackPete1 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. It's beautiful from start to finish.

@CLRoess 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it’s terrific

@davidupton3186 2 жыл бұрын

Well-composed, melodic song with a beautiful piano outro

@darrylpage5187 3 жыл бұрын

I loved this song in my teenage years, but as a mature adult I now REALLY appreciate the meaning behind it. It's a testament to a long-term relationship that doesn't have the fire and passion of youth anymore, but it still endures!