Probably The Best Band In The World - The Style Council DOCUMENTARY

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Special thanks to all the Style Council fans who have kept that torch burning all these years!
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:23 Paul Weller and Mick Talbot
03:16 Social commentary and influences
05:12 Café Bleu album
08:43 Our Favourite Shop album
11:45 The band and their message
15:00 The Cost of Loving album
17:36 Confessions of a Pop Group album
22:30 The beginning of the end
23:25 Outro
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@nitedreamer23 3 жыл бұрын

I'm blown away by this. It obviously shows tons of research, writing, and editing. Remarkably well-done. Us TSC fans are like a strange cult who tell everybody about their brilliance while secretly acknowledging their flaws. For your efforts, I wish this had a million views. Many thanks from a dedicated fan.

@BestFriendsGang 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words.

@thesuncollective1475 Ай бұрын

Yes I agree. I just rediscovered them. Paul is up there with Stevie and Prince in the sense that he mixed up genres. Yeah sometimes the experiment didn’t work but oh when it did it was orgasmic 😮

@andrewmcguinness83 Жыл бұрын

This absolutely nails what the band were about and why they are so special.

@BestFriendsGang Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@brianhill3850 9 ай бұрын

My ever changing mood is gold...like driving down the freeway in the summer time with the top down.

@briankennedy1192 10 ай бұрын

I was driving along when I was 16 in a car I didn't know unlicensed and Speak Like A Child came on I nearly slid of the road. What a magic tune. Huge Weller fan , Sydney Australia.

@BestFriendsGang 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and drive safe.

@michaelreddington658 Жыл бұрын

Weller, as strictly a lyricist, throughout this period was absolutely incredible

@BestFriendsGang Жыл бұрын

Definitely his best period for songwriting.

@michaelreddington658 Жыл бұрын

@@BestFriendsGang “For Liberty there is a cost, it’s broken skull and leather cosh”

@markmasterson4811 2 жыл бұрын

Long hot summer was the soundtrack to my love affair that year which brought me marriage and joy. I loved Paul weller's work both jam, style council and solo (look out for changing man, it's great) he has kept the principles of his youth and remains a force in music.

@codzy3532 3 ай бұрын

played that song on a record player back in the day........didnt know my cousin was listening to it he said to me can you play that again still a brilliant song

@skip728 Жыл бұрын

This video is incredible. One of the most well thought out music mini docs I’ve ever seen. It should be put in a time capsule along with the entire Weller catalog. Kudos, my dude!

@BestFriendsGang Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Lots of time and effort went into it. Love that band.

@tlewis84able 2 жыл бұрын

I just saw the Long Hot Summers doc and fell back in love with TSC. Went hunting around KZfaq to find more. Thanks for putting this together! Really great job.

@alihart 3 жыл бұрын

Great work - some excellent insights and spot on about their strengths and weaknesses

@RichJCW 10 ай бұрын

Wow, I'm amazed to read so many positive comments from people in the USA about your fantastic video. I've always thought that Paul Weller wasn't all that well known in the US (even though he's a legend over here in the UK). Many people in the UK seem to feel that the Style Council era was his weaker period but it's always been my favourite - I think his work with the Style Council is very underrated.

@michaelburbank2276 2 ай бұрын

I'm American and I've loved style council since the 80s

@serenaym3974 6 күн бұрын

I'm a Mexican and also have loved TSC since the early 80s

@SeanDadler Жыл бұрын

The amount of gratitude I have towards this man cannot be put into words. Before I saw this video I knew of the style council but nothing else besides long hot summer. But when I watched this video for the first time it truly gave me the drive to listen to them. And now they’re probably my favorite band of all time.

@BestFriendsGang Жыл бұрын

That warms my cold, cold heart. What's your favorite song thus far in your journey?

@SeanDadler Жыл бұрын

@@BestFriendsGang at this very moment probably the super early version of the Paris match where paul sings the second part in French. But overall its probably a four way tie between Boy who cried wolf, Walking the night, life at a top people’s health farm, and how she threw it all away. It really truly hard to pick though because the only song the style council has made that I don’t truly enjoy is money go round. Besides that though I’ve enjoyed every song I’ve listened to over the past 6 ish months.

@SeanDadler Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah and home breakers

@jameshutchins8252 Жыл бұрын

Why no mention of "You're The Best Thing"? One of the Council's biggest hits, and an iconic song from the 1980s.

@BestFriendsGang Жыл бұрын

The video would be two hours long if I mentioned every song they did. But I think I concentrated more on the political songs since they fit with my narrative of the group being of the times. Were I to revisit this doc I'd probably talk more about the pop stuff. Thanks for watching.

@edwinreid8355 Жыл бұрын

That's probably my favourite Style Council song. Such cool vibes.

@8433alice Жыл бұрын

Heartfelt thanks for this portrait of one of my favorite bands of all time. They have always been such a very alive mystery to me. Thank you.

@BestFriendsGang Жыл бұрын

You're welcome-thanks for watching

@derekpugh6819 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this. A great watch😎👍

@DavidLarmour 3 жыл бұрын

An excellent assessment. Well done. I look forward to your thoughts on other bands of the era.

@emilio6891 10 ай бұрын

What a great work you have done! Thank you for this, your love for the band enlightens the whole thing! Thanks!

@BestFriendsGang 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comments, and for the watch.

@msbear7698 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for putting into words with sensational sounds and visuals, my last two years during covid when I took a KZfaq wormhole with earphones and discovered a reminiscent journey into what I fully believe to be the best band in my life time (x gener)

@BestFriendsGang 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome.

@seshcraven 2 жыл бұрын

Had no idea about this band, thanks 4 introducing me to them. Subbed

@c10_c10 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you for creating this!

@kennethkauzlaric8948 3 жыл бұрын

Growing up in a small town in the Midwest, SC was my savior from mediocrity. I bought "Cafe Bleu" when in came out and never looked back. But I have say, "Confessions" is still my favorite. Also, "Home & Abroad" is a great live album...if you can find it.

@mathiasjonsson8222 10 ай бұрын

I bought Home and Abroad on release. Still have it. Im rich 😂

@sirandrelefaedelinoge 8 ай бұрын

Agreed- great live album

@fourcitybrewingcompany673 3 жыл бұрын

GREAT video and information about the band!! Well done!!!

@kaori-himawari 10 ай бұрын

l am a Japanese and became a new fan of them in 2023. I didn't know about this band till now. My Music life turned brighter than before✨I will listen to their music from now on. Thank you very much from Japan Tokyo🇯🇵

@BestFriendsGang 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@mediasurfer Жыл бұрын

This video was made with a lot of love, respect, passion & research. At 17 I already was a huge Council fan back in 1983. There is no other documentary that summarizes the spirit of the band better than this. Thank you for creating such a timeless memorial to the band!

@BestFriendsGang Жыл бұрын

I appreciate the comments. It was certainly a labor of love. Thanks for watching.

@Adam-bp7kw 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing job! Thanks so much!

@herthodgson8619 3 жыл бұрын

Well put together and a really nice enjoyable watch. KTF ✊

@BestFriendsGang 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Hope to have one or two more completed by the end of 2020.

@DJNeilyT Жыл бұрын

Nice documentary, I listen to Confessions more than any of the other albums as well. There's a great depth to it.

@BestFriendsGang Жыл бұрын

Agreed-it's get my vote for their high water mark

@nigelfelixcheongde2980 Жыл бұрын

Confessions - a proper modern classic.

@trashj8778 Жыл бұрын

I've never given much time to Weller outside of The Jam, have added a bunch of Style Council to my playlist, thanks Josh for widening my horizons

@BestFriendsGang Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, friend.

@JGlassy 3 ай бұрын

Great documentary! just discovered the documentary late, but every bit of this is relevant in 2024. What a long term impact Weller and this band (and Tracy thorn too) have made. I still go back and re listen to all these timeless gems.

@roslynellis6322 29 күн бұрын

Great documentary about one of my all time favourite bands. Well done 😊

@BestFriendsGang 28 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching

@amcongenpoa 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for posting this. You made my day !

@BestFriendsGang 10 ай бұрын

You're welcome. Thanks for watching.

@loaffish Жыл бұрын

A very well written,researched and narrated Mini Doc, kudos Sir.

@BestFriendsGang Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the positive comments. More docs coming later this year.

@goodlife6145 3 жыл бұрын

Well done, that was an excellent little documentary.

@BestFriendsGang 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@scottageindustries 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks that was nicely put together.

@jonokoni2964 Жыл бұрын

Bravo, and Confessions is indeed TSC's masterpiece.

@monomediafilms279 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, Joshes. Nice one. Lee ✊✊

@BestFriendsGang 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Lee. Excited to see all the recent interviews with the group in the new Sky Art doc.

@IanSteaman 4 ай бұрын

Great job. It’s been heartening to see even the most recalcitrant Weller fans finally, in hindsight, give The Style Council their proper and long overdue acknowledgement and credit. I always loved the band including even the unfairly reviled Cost of Loving album so happy to see you give it a fair accounting here.

@BestFriendsGang 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Putting the video together was a labor of love.

@g2theg 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely one of the best videos of this type ever! They were an amazing moment in time

@BestFriendsGang 10 ай бұрын

Very kind of you to say. Thanks for watching.

@glicmathan1771 10 ай бұрын

The Cost of Loving is an incredible album! Forget all the negativity out there over TSC. And yes, Confessions is incredible! I was so happy when he’d play Deep Sea during early solo gigs. Great min documentary! Cheers!

@BestFriendsGang 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the view and the comments

@jamien6523 2 жыл бұрын

OMG! Stumbled on this and you spoke every word I have ever thought and felt about the style council. I always thought I was the only one in America who had ever heard of them let alone realized they are the greatest! Shaped my life growing up making me a better person...

@adc2327 Жыл бұрын

Lol! No I thought I was the only one in the USA who had heard of them. I found out different in 2006. Paul Weller played 3 nights at Madison Square Garden. Night 1 focus on The Jam. Night 2, The Style Council. Night 3 a mash-up of his career. I live in California. That was one time I wished I was rich, didn't have to worry about work and could fly out for night 2.

@jamien6523 Жыл бұрын

@@adc2327 when was this?! I live in California and might have done it. haha

@adc2327 Жыл бұрын

@@jamien6523 Way back in the day, 2006, as my comment indicates. There was no way I could have done it back then. I had a job where I had to travel. Unfortunately it was usually a small town.

@BestFriendsGang Жыл бұрын

Wow, very much of the same brain, here. I think some people get too bogged down in the band being described as "socialists" and "progressives" to really take in the overall message of the group. They definitely made me a more considerate and socially aware individual.

@saputrajudiwidjaja1025 8 ай бұрын

Great documentary. I love The Style Council since the 80s. Our Favorite Shop is one of my all time favorite album. Greetings from Jakarta.

@adc2327 Жыл бұрын

OMG. I am even more in love with this group. I own Cafe Bleu and Our Favorite Shop. My roommate brought home Our Favorite Shop from a record store that allowed you to rent out albums back in the day. I heard it and fell in love. After he returned it I spent years looking for it. I then found Cafe Bleu. The problem I had was that Our Favorite Shop was originally released in the USA under the title The Internationalist. What? I wasted time searching under the wrong name! Anyway, I finally found it and almost wore it out. I am going to take a deep dive into the other albums. This was wonderful. Thanks for taking the time to do this video.

@BestFriendsGang Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, and thank you for watching. The US release titled "Internationalists" is how I first heard that album! Be sure and give "Confessions" a few spins. It really grows on you.

@concho22 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent stuff, well done.

@kidneytransplantconversations 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely done, very nicely done

@days0fspeed 3 жыл бұрын

Great watch - nice work.

@BestFriendsGang 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Marc!

@tednorton5150 3 жыл бұрын

Love the Council. Great job on this!

@codzy3532 3 ай бұрын

my fav style council songs.......cost of loving, waiting, it didnt matter, long hot summer, angel, walking the night you do something to me frickin brilliant band

@juliovera9883 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the documentary

@BestFriendsGang Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching from Chile

@samfrito 10 ай бұрын

This is a beautiful overview, thesis and love letter to me, myself and I, who just happen to believe Paul Weller can do no wrong. Well done, sir. I never knew some of these ideas, but I'm still growing and learning from the best. Thank you.

@BestFriendsGang 10 ай бұрын

You're welcome. Thanks for the watch and the words.

@edwardmulholland7912 10 ай бұрын

Great stuff! I have 2 dear friends who are going to love this.

@24hourjukebox55 10 ай бұрын

must be gay...

@TheDaysOfGlory Жыл бұрын

I stumbled on Paul Weller and the Jam in the Summer of ‘81 on a family vacation. I was hooked. I got my copy of Cafe Bleu during Xmas my senior year in high school. Weller was truly instrumental in my youth. I caught Paul Weller in concert at the SF Warfield in 1993. At the end, girls were lining up to walk onto stage, give him a hug/kiss and be shown directly to the exit door… AMAZING!! Awesome to see the band reform to do “Deep Sea.” Paul Weller is a true living Legend.

@maximiliandonelly6292 Жыл бұрын

Cool take on this group. Loved their deep house stuff.

@bioveraorganics4369 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome job. The Style Council was ahead of their times for sure. Their music still sounds great today, especially the jazz, soulful tunes.

@stephenrose937 9 ай бұрын

A brilliant documentary on a brilliant band.... thank you very much, the 3rd time I've watched it, brings back many fantastic memories.... ❤❤❤

@BestFriendsGang 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words and the three views

@manolokonosko2868 2 жыл бұрын

The first song of theirs I ever heard was from a live version of “My Ever Changing Moods” featured on a mix live radio show on a now defunct radio station from Long Island, NY. That show introduced me to a world of new music I still enjoy today. I bought the album and have been a fan of the band since then. It’s a pity they had to end, but better that than to be the KISS or The Rolling Stones of today.

@BestFriendsGang 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. A finite existence is perfectly acceptable, even preferable, in the world of pop music.

@craigpatchett3508 Жыл бұрын

I miss the “Dare to be Different” days from that Long Island radio station!

@sharonsekhon9475 3 жыл бұрын

I was so lucky to be informed by this music when I was a young person. This band with Roddy Frame informed so many of my values and why I fight for the vulnerable.

@darrenleiberman6250 26 күн бұрын

I'm annoyed that it's taken me 3 years to discover this piece of work. It has at its core a major flaw, it's about an hour too short. Beautifully done mate. I've been a Weller fan since 1978. I was hugely into the Jam and was bereft when Paul called it quits when they were at the top [which was the point of course]. But when Inroducing and then Cafe Bleu came along I understood. I never had a problem with the transition. This is great stuff thank you from the bottom of my heart.

@BestFriendsGang 26 күн бұрын

Very sweet of you to say. Thanks for the kind words and for watching this (too short) tribute to the band.

@mattsmith861 3 жыл бұрын

Great piece of work ✊

@BestFriendsGang 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Matt. What bands would you like to see featured in future videos?

@DavidInSugarLand 2 жыл бұрын

Most excellent career review. Good job Joshes!

@BestFriendsGang 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, David.

@thefobbie0034 Жыл бұрын

Will never forget that December summer of 83 when I first saw the video of their first release "Long Hot Summer!" Was 19 then - it set the tone for what was a great summer! Phenomenal year of music that year!

@HappyTyke25 10 ай бұрын

Although "The Jam" was arguably Wellers most successful period or most popular. I much prefer personally, the soulful sound of the Style Council. I still listen to them now, long hot summer takes me straight back to my teens. Love it.

@BestFriendsGang 10 ай бұрын

Yeah, I love a lot of The Jam's output, and I think it still holds up. Just got a soft spot for the Council's take on soul. Thanks for watching.

@bonbonbonbons 11 ай бұрын

the our favorite shop montage is well done honestly.

@BestFriendsGang 11 ай бұрын

Thanks, I think it's the strongest section of the doc.

@Paul-dv4dr Жыл бұрын

Excellent video, thank you!

@BestFriendsGang Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for watching

@justinparkerthewildwolf6394 2 жыл бұрын

I found a copy of confessions on vinyl years ago .I really connected with it as a beautiful, sophisticated peice of work .

@kevinmassey7675 Жыл бұрын

To think that album was only 11 years on from In The City , proves what a continuously evolving artist Weller is/was

@aurorabath 10 ай бұрын

I am sooooo glad that I came across this video oh my gosh, it is taking me back... I loved the style council in real-time. Like we're talking when the albums actually came out! And I was in college, I adored them Can't emphasize that enoug, I felt like I was trying to live My life as a member of TSC. Always wanted to do music like theirs, Because I love the whole pop and r&b influence But with these socially conscious and intelligent lyrics. It's just brilliant, it's so en capsulated my everything at that time. unfortunately, my best friend who I share the love of style council with passed away from AIDS in the. Early 90s very sad, but I'm glad to find other people who still not only remember them but cherish them. Thank you again!❤❤❤

@LloydGutteridge Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. Having lived in the UK during the Jam's and Style council's heyday in the 1980's, this tribute brought a number of great memories and some not so great memories (mostly the Thatcher Government. The Style Council were never fully appreciated but I remember their support of the Miners' strike of 1984-85. The strike was one of the darkest and socially divisive chapters in post war British history. mr Weller is truly a man full of principle which is needed more than ever today

@BestFriendsGang Жыл бұрын

You're welcome-and thanks for watching.

@stevescott200 2 жыл бұрын

brilliant video documentary, thanks

@sisterstonerock Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Thank you for such an awesome take on Probably The Best Band In The World.

@BestFriendsGang Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome. Thanks for watching!

@frankpaisley6799 3 жыл бұрын

nicely done..bravo!

@MrMikeTauber Жыл бұрын

Great documentary .... that's so cool about Long Hot Summer - ahead of their time.

@blehoo1 Жыл бұрын

Great band who were far more musically sophisticated than The Jam but I guess that wasn't what The Jam were really all about and it was exactly what The Style Council were. Weller's songwriting longevity and ability to write music across a raft of different genres puts him up there with the best these Isles have had to offer over the last 60 years. For me Our Fav Shop was the high point with the track Man Of Such Great Promise my personal fav.

@BestFriendsGang Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Man of Great Promise is in my top 3 TSC songs.

@gmantramp404 9 ай бұрын

They were different than the Jam That's about it tho 👍 Certainly more boring than the Jam were 🤘🤘👍👍😂😂

@silviapini4372 3 жыл бұрын

Loved it, especially the Confessions analysis, and comparison to the Beach Boys work, very interesting 👏🏻

@BestFriendsGang 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@TheTomnom 3 жыл бұрын

BB again!!! They get trotted out as a comparison to every British band 🤮

@TheTomnom 3 жыл бұрын

They were ludicrously even compared to The Beatles

@waynegoucher4503 10 ай бұрын

Fabulous documentary. Fell under the Weller spell with the Style Council .. my favourite period of his amazing career. Much underrated but absolutely wonderful music to explore. Confessions is a work of Imagination, courage and brilliance and my favourite.

@BestFriendsGang 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. I appreciate the comments.

@serenaym3974 6 күн бұрын

So well said

@Dilydaydream1 Ай бұрын

Its 2024 and im off to see Weller in Dublin next week. He has been constantly in my life since i was 8. Now in my 50s.

@ChrisW444 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed that and pretty much as it was as a fan growing up with them. Happy days, mostly! Thanks for posting.

@alanwyatt 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video. I was deeply into TSC at the time. Had everything on vinyl and copied his (casual) clothes as much as I could 😄. But most of all it was the music and lyrics. 👍

@cefrecords Жыл бұрын

Beautiful video. Thank you, from a Style Council fan from Argentina.

@BestFriendsGang Жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Thank you for watching and commenting

@whatifschrodingersboxwasacofin Жыл бұрын

YES YES YES!!! Downloaded ‘My Ever Changing Moods’ a couple of years ago because I remembered loving it in the ‘80s. Decided to download the entire Greatest Hits album. Ever Changing Mood got demoted all the way down to my 5th favourite cut! Gonna go crank up the volume and rock the house with ‘Shout It to the Top’. Thanks for this. ❤

@BestFriendsGang Жыл бұрын

You're welcome-thanks for watching

@tylerthecreation998 3 жыл бұрын

A great video on such an underrated band

@highwayscribery Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed!

@BestFriendsGang Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

@klaushintler8981 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video, excelllent done. I´ve been a fan of the style council for 30 years now, and never understood how "confession of a pop group" only gets 1* in the allmusicguide, and in general was not received very well at the time of its release. I always loved this album . Maybe it has something to do with his punk roots, that his early fans could not follow, and was not able to reach enough new fans. But from a 2023 perpective, only 4 years later he released his excellent first solo album, which brought him back on the map

@frederickpando9444 Жыл бұрын

I had just finished viewing a documentary on The JAM and in the documentary it shows that Paul Weller dissolved The JAM and formed The STYLE COUNCIL. Wow! I'd heard the name of the band but I had never listened to any of their music. The STYLE COUNCIL has a tremendous sound! I can't believe I missed listening to them in the '80s. I will make it a point to check out their albums!

@ianflynn4980 10 ай бұрын

Great doc. Brought back some great memories. I saw them at Gold Diggers in Chippenham, which from memory was their first concert (DC was in the audience) and subsequently another 13 or 14 times, driving all around the UK with my mate in my dodgy Triumph Spitfire. Just one point, and this is probably a UK thing, The Jam were never a rock band with leather clad rock fans. Jam fans were firmly entrenched in the Mod revival scene. I remember one gig in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, where the car park was full of scooters and hundreds of us mini-mods were clad in boating blazers and parkas :) But it is true to say Weller lost a large portion of Jam fans with The Style Council. Not all of us though. They have him back now, stomping and shouting out his solo stuff.

@andrewcarnell7584 2 жыл бұрын

Well done!

@brianvanvriends Жыл бұрын

Excellent band, Weller is a genius.

@retromusings Жыл бұрын

Love Style Council!!! thanks for this excellent video. CAFE bleu is my favourite album . All the songs on there are wonderful....very moody and jazzy.

@BestFriendsGang Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, friend

@ccsmith1782 3 жыл бұрын

Probably the best band review in the world

@jasongabb1671 Жыл бұрын

Still got the VHS video from Xmas 83, "What we did on our holidays". My first ever gig, TSC 1987 Hammersmith Odeon.. What a musical education.... I never looked back. Confessions i played to death in my car, when i passed my driving test in 88. Last ever gig, RAH July 89, Dr Robert joining the TSC onstage.... Great memories...

@mentalmoves6032 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for this nice documentary. I was into the second mods wave in Sweden in the 80's when I started to listen to The Syle Council, since I already was a huge fan of The Jam.

@BestFriendsGang 10 ай бұрын

I didn't get into them until the early 90s, but followed the same path from being a Jam fan to a TSC devotee.

@gordonkeltie400 8 ай бұрын

I played cafe bleu till it was worn out. That album takes me to a different place. I loved the Jam but for me TSC and all the different genres they dipped into was brilliant.

@louvega8414 Жыл бұрын

Excellent doco about a great great band. Thank you!

@BestFriendsGang Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Thank you for watching

@pl3382 3 жыл бұрын

Weller and Wilson, the two musicians that saved my live. You bring them together in this review. For the first time ever, I discover someone sharing my intuition. Thanks !

@BestFriendsGang 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Glad you dug it.

@JS-gb2xt 3 жыл бұрын

Great job. Great review. Really, probably best band in the world 💙

@allanbriggs807 Жыл бұрын

Great review - however there were plenty of better bands.

@BestFriendsGang Жыл бұрын

Probably

@Supervocetubeia64 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@kevinj.oconner788 3 жыл бұрын

Point of order. Long Hot Summer 89 (originally released the previous year as part of the A Summer Quartet EP, and labelled the "Tom mix") was released as a single after Promised Land; its B-side was Everybody's on the Run.

@avenueb Жыл бұрын

Great video! Great Band!

@BestFriendsGang Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. How did you first come across the Council?

@avenueb Жыл бұрын

@@BestFriendsGang I was driving to or from the department store where I was working high school summer and I had a great stereo, must have been '83. My Ever Changing Moods came on and I said to myself, to paraphrase "this shit is fresh!!". It still, and many other Style Council songs, still sound Fresh As Hell all these years later.

@BestFriendsGang Жыл бұрын

Wish I'd been around when they were together and making records. And yeah, their best work still sounds great today.

@1962losgigantes 3 жыл бұрын

It’s the early 80s, and in College, the TSC had few fans principally because too many were smarting from The Jam’s demise. I became friends with a young College Co-Ed who was Pledging a Greek House the same semester. It seemed like we were the only two in the world not upset with Paul and his new direction.

@michellebelledejour 2 жыл бұрын

I subbed because of this video, and I love The Style Council.

@BestFriendsGang 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Much appreciated.

@garybryans5739 3 жыл бұрын

Great doc 👌well done. Keep the faith

@BestFriendsGang 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Feeling like I might be ready to tackle another doc soon.

@garybryans5739 3 жыл бұрын

@@BestFriendsGang early Weller solo would be good

@jennenz2112 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! I always thought The Jam was what a new wave/punk band should be, TSC was what a pop band should be, and Paul Weller is a singer/songwriter should be: always looking forward, a true MOD.

@BestFriendsGang Жыл бұрын

Well put! I'm a fan of his work with both groups and a lot of his solo output. To still be relevant as an artist at this point in his career is a testament to Weller's strength as a songwriter.

@richardkolnsberg4418 Жыл бұрын

The Cost Of Loving is sorely underrated. Just having the title track, It Didn’t Matter, Fairytales and Angel prove that for me. The first time I put the needle to the record, I shivered with excitement for what I was hearing and it still has that effect.