This is one of the sweetest songs I have ever heard. I bought the cassette when it came out. My daughter was in 9th grade at the time and we played it over and over. Time goes by so fast. I am turning 69 in February and I am still amazed by this beauty. It is poetry.

Ian has said himself recently "Pure" is the best song he's written. And to be honest, Pure is a classic. Thankyou Ian.

Best 3 minute pop song ever written. The keyboard and bass parts are perfect and will never be bettered.

I am 61 and have always loved this song but have not always been aware of it!! I know that sounds stupid but life has been up and down to say the least!! Been hitting it alot lately though ,a touch of audio loveliness in an ever increasing bonkers world!!!

2020 still listing it with the same feeling I had in 1989.

One of the best songs of all time

It's the keyboard that carries the contra melody...this adds a great deal to the song!!

In all the years I've listed to this song, this is my first time hearing it live..and it's just as sweet as it is on the record..class tune..one of the best tunes written...IMO!

Was walking the dog on Paddington meadows and heard them doing this at Warrington festival. Brilliant.

This song reminds me of my grandson he's special needs

This song simply stuck in my unconscious and remain there untik i lidtened to it by chance. It took me back to when i was a child. Pure and simply beautiful.

i love this song, the outpouring of lyrics at the end is so infectious...look at me with starry eyes, push me up to starry skies...

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ cuz they capture the 80s with grandeur and a dash of sorrow.👍🏼😀

Night time slows, raindrops splash rainbows Perhaps someone you know, could sparkle and shine As daydreams slide to color from shadow Picture the moonglow, that dazzles my eyes And I love you Just lying smiling in the dark Shooting stars around your heart Dreams come bouncing in your head Pure and simple everytime Now you're crying in your sleep I wish you'd never learnt to weep Don't sell the dreams you should be keeping Pure and simple everytime Dreams of sights, of sleigh rides in seasons Where feelings not reasons, can make you decide As leaves pour down, splash autumn on gardens As colder nights harden, their moonlit delights And I love you Just lying smiling in the dark Shooting stars around your heart Dreams come bouncing in your head Pure and simple every time Now you're crying in your sleep I wish you'd never learnt to weep Don't sell the dreams you should be keeping Pure and simple every time Look at me with starry eyes Push me up to starry skies There's stardust in my head Pure and simple every time Fresh and deep as oceans new Shiver at the sight of you I'll sing a softer tune Pure and simple over you If love's the truth then look no lies And let me swim around your eyes I've found a place I'll never leave Shut my mouth and just believe Love is the truth I realize Not a stream of pretty lies To use us up and waste our time Lying smiling in the dark Shooting stars around your heart Dreams come bouncing in your head Pure and simple every time Now you're crying in your sleep I wish you'd never learnt to weep Don't sell the dreams you should be keeping Pure and simple every time Look at me with starry eyes Push me up to starry skies There's stardust in my head Pure and simple every time Fresh and deep as oceans new Shiver at the sight of you I'll sing a softer tune Pure and simple over you Pure and simple just for you

2020 and still counting nu wave 4ever

Great song I love the keyboard sound

Raw and beautiful! Love this version...Martyn Campbell is having a great time!

my best list new wave songs ever

What a great song!

Music was so pure and simple back then

Sometimes a song will just grab you, that what this one did to me. Loving it

Must be as I’ve matured I’ve come to realise what great song this is

Out of this world about the best lyrics & song ever, the world should know it.

Quality song writing, decent live sound

The ultimate perfect pop song

they always used to say Broudie was searching for the perfect pop song... i think he found it 😊

this is just a sweet and dreamy love song...i always seem to come back to it

I adore this song. Brings back so many memories

2019.. and i still love this one....

wow excellent find! brings back many memories, a timeless classic! thanks!

Adore this tune, must listen to it at least 10 times a week..

pure and simple and beautiful and the best ever !

A young Chris Sharrock on the drums smashing it as always!! Go on son!! X

Perhaps someone you know can sparkle and shine.

Thanks 4 this song. Hold a special place

Still one of the coolest songs ever...

I just smile with the 1990's. Many great Indie Bands - Lightning Seeds the topf the pile

SUCH a catchy number. I love it.

Absolute belter.. Could listen repeatedly

2022 and still listening to this song, absolute class it is..

Iconic and beautiful tune

I PLAYED THE BUGAL IN SEA CADDETS EARLY 80S QUITE EXPERTLY I FELT PROUD IN MY PRESICION CREESED UNIFORM & GATERS I TRYED TO JOIN ROYAL MARINE CORPS 88 I USED TO SUFFER PANIC ATTACKS SO HAD 2 PINTS OF LAGER TO STEDY MY NERVES BAD MISTAKE BUT IF I HADNT I WOULD HAVE SHAKEN BADLY SO ALL WAS LOST CHILDHOOD TRAUMA...LONE WOLF CALLED HORSE E.T...❤❤❤❤❤😅😅😅😅😅

I am french. I discovered this song very late. It was not a hit in France at the time. I still don't understand why.....

Love this song! Go 80's!

I saw these guys at the kubix festival. Riley (ian's son) was there playing guitar, and ringo's son playing the drums.

anyone notice the last line is different from original one "pure & simple just like you"? Purely lovely : )

Drummer obviously found the original drum beat too difficult to master so just went with bang, bang, banging the beat out.

It´s my Favorite song too, You have good musical tastes, regards from Mexico see ya!

I saw them live once - and it was an excellent show.

WoW, thanks for much for posting this! Love this tune!

Massively underrated track

This is a joy!!!!! Amazing!!

I do not know much about this group, but I have this son deep inside from the first time.

Hermosa rola como extraño esos tiempos.pos de vagancia risas y alegrías sin pensar en nada más........

really love this song....2019 and still loving it....

Made my top 5 lifetime albums.

good music is hard to find. this is great music!

Ahh that’s the time I bought Martin to you. Omg it must be 30 years now. X❤

Los '80 hicieron una música fabulosa, Duran Duran, New Orden, Heaven 17, Spandau Ballet, Simple Minds, etc......... Saludos desde España.

Cracking track , timeless

Love that song and love The Lightning Seeds, seen them a couple of times now.

GREAT SONG COOL KEY BOARD PLAYER...LONE WOLF CALLED HORSE E.T...❤❤❤❤❤😅😅😅😅😅

Pure ear candy!

Una belleza total.

Yes, there is an original video of Pure. It was on KZfaq up until a few months ago, then it was removed for some reason. I should have downloaded it. Great video.

Looking forward to seeing these guys next Saturday in Dublin

2:48 is just pure bliss. I wish the drummer would stay on the ride cymbal throughout the song, but so good!

Back again , this was their greatest gig on tv i ever watched ...... and cant find any more any where . come on the you tube ;-)

Saw them live once. They were AMAZING.

the best.pure.LOVE IT

Agreed! I loved that video and I love the song even more.

Absolutely fantastic live

I love how they tear it up towards the end

Great performance ! !

Temazo!,,⭐⭐⭐

Love 80 s Disco. ❤❤❤

I didn't know Ringo's played in this band, how interesting, love this band their songs are so catchy

all the best music originates in the pool.

That was spectacular

D lujo amigo..

The bass player looks like he’s having a grand time here 😊 🎶 🎵

one word....... Quality!!!!

Guitars and Machines! 🥁🎸🎹💽💻

Awesome song!!!

Great song!!!

yeah me too tell me if you find it! is there even one? one of my favourite songs by them brings back memories!

Pure & simple every time!! klass

WOW I love this song

i love the lightning seeds music, but now i'm glad i haven't seen a live show.

Pure!!🥰

D lujo amigo

Just Pure and Simple

Thank you for the information, always is learned slightly newly, that good that this video should extract tape-worm in VHS for more than 10 years ago

I like this version as more than the studio version, but you have to give Ian Broudie a break. The Lightning Seeds album "Cloudcuckooland" was a solo project by Ian Brodie - So all the songs, instruments, recording were done with track recording. Ian produced groups such as Echo and The Bunnymen, Icicle Works, and the Fall. thanks for posting the video!

Der Hammer!!!!!!!

Timeless

TEMAZO!!!! QUE TIENPOS❤

it was my first CD, too.... remembering a wonderful two week vacation in the south of France

Love it

Great Song👍👍👍👍