How this wasn’t a hit back in 86 will forever be a mystery, in fact it’s incredible to think that this masterpiece of an album didn’t yield one hit single.

@RodCornholio

2 жыл бұрын

Agree. It's hard to argue that is _isn't_ (well written with ingenius hooks, fantastically produced, brilliantly vocally performed, etc.) I can only speculate that it wasn't marketed effectively. Another couple of hidden gems I discovered for myself were _Cathedral Song_ and _Twist In My Sobriety_ by Tanita Tikram. Around 1988ish.

Still a masterpiece in 2021

How I adored these two when I was an 18yr old student. Still do at 49...

@suedee100

3 жыл бұрын

Me too.

@marka.5135

2 жыл бұрын

Oh my god, I was 18, fresh into art school in '86 when I "discovered" the Baby, The Stars.... LP. And I was hooked. A lifechanger for me.

@enneelle.7

2 жыл бұрын

Also...now 50 years old🤣🤣🤣

@pitchforkcustom

Жыл бұрын

@@marka.5135same here summer from art college and came back from inter-railing saw new album was out and bought it brings all that back🎉

I truly feel like this is an underrated pop classic, but it being that also makes it that more special to people who are willing to dig deeper into the subculture for the real gold. This is a song that will carry me throughout my lifetime musical journey. ❤

@urielrodriguez4418

11 ай бұрын

Amén bro!!

@HiGlowie

10 ай бұрын

Well put.

@renishii6834

6 ай бұрын

underrated by raters maybe, but in the 90s we fell in love , fought for our loved ones, struggled and married with this song in the background

i agree with all thats been said here, it's a crime that this song did'nt even hit the top 70!.... it's a classic slice of 80s magic, Tracy and Ben were once my super heroes.... today they are my saviours!, this kinda stuff is what today's music is lacking, pure genius and REAL instruments!

Tracey Thorn is the voice. Just bloody fantastic.

How have I never heard this one before today? Radio, you failed me.

They could play and sing whatever they wanted, they always did it in a great way.

@shodanart

3 жыл бұрын

So true! I read her memoir, she worried about every LP and song they did would not be understood trying even themselves -what was their sound? Each new LP practically a different fan base. Yet in retrospect - like you said- “they could play or song whatever they wanted” and it was perfect. Their self doubt. So unnecessary. I listen now- there isn’t one song that wasn’t brilliant! From the lyrics, voice, backing, production. ❤️

This album--in 1986, right after graduating high school--is when I first REALLY got into Everything But The Girl. A friend of mine who was really into The Smiths told me that Johnny Marr played on one of their earlier songs back around '84. Didn't pay much attention to it at the time, since I was sort of obsessing over Madonna then. It was the first track off "Baby, The Stars Shine Bright" that got my full attention. I was like, "Who, and WHAT is this??" It sounded so "different." And at the time, EBTG was criticized with changing their sound with each album, namely with this one. But I loved it, loved it, loved it. I played it continuously---through the fall, winter, then following spring and summer months in '87, and basically throughout my two years in art school (since dropped). And to this day, I can never forget those melodies, the album's rather short 30+ minute run time, and of course, Tracey's look at the time. Pure vintage.

@SuperLumberjock

7 жыл бұрын

The song was Native Land. Marr played harmonica.

@guardinner

4 жыл бұрын

If you want EBTG's REALLY smooth sounds try the album 'Eden'

@shodanart

3 жыл бұрын

Well said!!! Exactly! They were criticized because new fan bases with each of their LPs. It was so much better than the airplay they got. Reading her memoir they so many doubts they never had to worry like they did. ❤️

@ZeldaFitz

2 жыл бұрын

Autumn sounds so much better than saying Fall.

@marka.5135

2 жыл бұрын

@@ZeldaFitz In America, we sadly call it Fall.

On here on August 24, 2021, Still love this song and Tracey and Ben!!

They are so SMOOTH!!🤩😍 Tracey and Ben...😎🤩👏👏👏

one of my favourite albums of the eighties love tracys vocals

Love their music. They seem like total sweethearts too.

This is the first album of theirs that I bought - it was the cover that did it for me - but once I heard this song (and Cross My Heart), I was in love...

@quad5186

4 ай бұрын

Man, Cross My Heart hit me hard. I remember the lady that got me into them . I had this video cassette of their hits . 👍

So happy I have this on vinyl & cd in 2021

the album this comes from is (Baby the Stars Shine Bright) is Extremely good

Li adoro da sempre e li ascolto ancora oggi a distanza di 40 anni.

I would never leave you behind Tracey !

This is how Pure Pop is done, People.

I knew late 90’s EBTG but in 2023 discovering their 80’s work has truly been the best part of this year for me…completely blown away by their artistic ability and music evolution even into this year with their newest album drop. Phenomenal💚

It makes me so happy

no words to describe.....just perfect!!!!! maravilhoso...

Good morning from Portugal ! Thank you very much ! It makes remember my childhood ! Muito obrigado! Cheers !

Favorite track!

By far their best song.

beautiful song!!

Precious

I think this was the first EBTG album I bought. I immediately bought their previous albums and every album after that as soon as they came out.

Ben laughs all through this video!

@wesb3266

2 жыл бұрын

He laughs once.

@CreamedCheesed

2 жыл бұрын

@@wesb3266 I disagree

Quality, I loved this . . . thanks for sharing.

A magia dos anos 80 está nesta músicas ,bandas como The Smiths,Cure,R.E.M,U2,,só trazem ótimas lembranças.

Oi, this song fookin’ slaps, bruv

👉The song's story is similar to a song by the Carpenters called "Superstar". This is such a bright & jazzy number! *Tracey's voice is velvet!*

@mortensmedson6397

Жыл бұрын

Who’s the girl on piano? Sister Bliss?

@Aramanth

Жыл бұрын

@@mortensmedson6397 I _think_ that is Cara Tivey who is best known for her work with Billy Bragg. She is listed as the organist/pianist for the album _Baby the Stars Shine Bright_ from which this single was released. Hope that helps!

@mortensmedson6397

Жыл бұрын

@@Aramanth thanks 🙏

DON´T LEAVE ME BEHIND pieseň EVERYTHING BUT THE GIRL, ktorá bola v UK rebríčku dva týždne od 11. oktobra 1986 a skončila na 72.m. Bola autorským dielom Tracey Thorn a Bena Watta. Skladba pochádzala z albumu BABY THE STARS SHINE BRIGHT, ktorý bol v rebríčku deväť týždňov od 6. septembra 1986 a obsadil 22.m. a od BPI získal zlatú platňu. Na albume hralo množstvo významných jazzových hudobníkov medzi inými Peter King trubka, Phil Todd saxofon alebo Chris Pyne trombon.

Saudade de ouvir este som!!!

Who's listening @ 2019

Idole

Bellísimo álbum, casi sinfónico: de lo mejor del pop inglés de todos los tiempos!!!!

Is that June on the piano? former specials drummer and drummer in etbg last album before baby the stars..

@geraldthesaint5457

4 жыл бұрын

Bussarin Boi June miles kingdom

@ZeldaFitz

2 жыл бұрын

You mean the drummer on the Fun Boy Three’s final album Waiting

@MrCharliecorsa Electronic instruments are still real instruments. But, I agree! A great song!

Swing out sister stole this look later in 1986.

@Andla_2806

3 жыл бұрын

Wow... What would a collaboration between Tracey Thorn and Corinne Drewery have been like?!!!

@jorgeandresarango3803

2 жыл бұрын

Even the album sound and brass instruments.

@josiepkat

5 ай бұрын

I was just thinking that. Holy crap - that had to HURT. Just a year later - boom - this other band has a huge success with a very similar sound - fashion etc. I don't know that they stole from them (though the look for their video must've been lifted from this- I agree) but, they've been committed to their sound for decades after their first two albums. I like Swing Out Sister but I think overall EBTG has a ton more writing talent and obviously longevity. 1986-1990 Jazz/Pop was big. Time has shown EGTG to be incredible songwriters. They definitely have a legacy.

I hope I don't get left behind :(

holy macaroni... i love this group but i didnt know this song :) when was it recorded?

@sililley2213

6 жыл бұрын

Viktoria Eutsler 1986

:) 1986

Anyone notice the backwards guitar solo? I think this was not a big hit because there was simply too much competition in the charts at the time. I also personally found the production on this album was over the top. Too much treble and waaaaay too much reverb Tracey's vocals.

This is so boring it puts the w in wifi

@jameshanley6886

3 жыл бұрын

You sound thirsty

@jameshanley6886

3 жыл бұрын

Someone sounds thirsty