The only guy who sings chewing gum and plays bass at the same time a real king

@kaori-himawari

5 ай бұрын

Really!! Gum!!

@franciscojerez8336

5 ай бұрын

And sing bassing harcore

@PixieLaRue

5 ай бұрын

AND HE IS LEFT-HANDED....He has chewed gum forever...prob like 1980 or so

@franciscojerez8336

3 ай бұрын

It was part of the era

@gociii

3 ай бұрын

Legend has it he's been chewing it since the 80s....

Mark King is simply one of the best bass players of all time.

@lginc3290

10 ай бұрын

He is the truly best and surely a genius!

@aussiecoastie72

9 ай бұрын

Hell yeah

@scraf7207

8 ай бұрын

the best*

@freyabaxter2433

8 ай бұрын

Amazing xx

@urbanbader4113

8 ай бұрын

Yepp but Stanley Clarke too

hand for the drummer - what a groove and watching Mark all the time to make sure it fits - what a star

The drummer is kicking ass. What a rhythm section

@Twirlyhead

4 ай бұрын

He's really great. Hard to measure up to Gary Husband though.

@marcchervin8905

20 күн бұрын

And let us not forget the original Boon Gould monsters all

@positiveforce7832

12 күн бұрын

@@marcchervin8905👍Boon Gould guitar - Phil Gould drums

the best thing about jazz festival is, the sound engineers are top notch and you could hear details of every instruments played. man that bass drum sound mixed very well with mark's bass tone

@dario85j

Жыл бұрын

Way different from the rock/metal sound engineers that suck more and more year after year 😢 I hope to see them live one day, amazing music played by amazing musicians!

Amazing bass player and one of the best I ever heard......Mark King!

There's nothing quite like a Mike Lindup harmony. Mark King's vocal is flawless and what he plays while singing is insane. Amazing band

@user-eo2oz2tf4q

3 ай бұрын

Pursuit of Accidents a great album.

Playing bass like that is hard enough ,but to be able to sing over the Top of it ..the whole band is incredible .musicians at the top of there Game !!!!

@mr3n10

Жыл бұрын

Don't forget the gum chewing too

@Peter-Alexander

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree the guy is just amazing

@joemiller8482

Жыл бұрын

Right......

@davidboyce8683

Жыл бұрын

@@mr3n10 nice one Paul , that made me chuckle 👍

@p.b.-letspickacardandsee8576

Жыл бұрын

​@@mr3n10 Truth! 😎😀 😇

Level 42 started the jazz funk movement in the UK and then crossed over to become one of the biggest bands of the 80s.......Mark King is a legend 😉

@yvonjantzen5898

10 ай бұрын

63yes

Superb musicians at the top of their game. Why this group doesn't get more recognition is a crime.

@funklover24

Жыл бұрын

They still have their audience, but the kids listen to hip-hop or techno. Nowadays people get used to computer-music. What a loss.

@whufcjay73

Жыл бұрын

This was only from about 10 years ago when they weren’t very famous, in the 80’s they were recognised and popular and very famous

@waynemasey545

Жыл бұрын

The best

@danielsilver9049

Жыл бұрын

@@funklover24by t shirts

@drury2d8

Жыл бұрын

they sold 30 million copies. so you were perhaps not aware. all their gigs are sellouts.

Been following these guys since the 80's. One of my FAVORITE bands !!!!!

@user-eo2oz2tf4q

3 ай бұрын

Pursuit of Accidents great album.

@Stonehombre1

3 ай бұрын

@@user-eo2oz2tf4q Excellent Excellent Album !!!! Bought my copy when I was in the Netherlands

"Love Games, yeah?" And within a second he proceeds to play something magical I can only dream of playing. Not to mention that killer improvisation before it. This man is something else, what an absolute legend.

@user-eo2oz2tf4q

3 ай бұрын

One day will recognise what a great Bassist he waz.

Mark sings, play bass and synchro he jew a gum. Who else is doing that. He's a living legend😊

I have played bass for many many years, and let me tell you this,, to play is one thing, but to play and sing is another... I can't even begin to tell you how difficult it would be to sing and play such an intricate and busy bass line like Mark king is playing in this song. He is from another planet. Total respect to a legend. I salute you. ✊👏👏👏👏👏🙏

@urbanbader4113

8 ай бұрын

But at beginning of and end it's routine like anything else you do

@runewinsevik8471

8 ай бұрын

AND chewing chewing gum while he sings.

@alibengali8588

7 ай бұрын

Yes, this was the First thing what I must learned 😂 at first time I‘ve tried this. Its realy heavy to do both things together. Its Not like guitar and sing.

@user-eo2oz2tf4q

3 ай бұрын

Spot on.

Sounds as good today as the 1st time I heard this in ‘82 , just magnificent

Wow this takes me back to being a 16/17 yr old who loved their music but never really appreciated what great musicians level 42 were, I’m appreciating it now as a 58 yr old ❤

@lindabarber9420

Жыл бұрын

Me too. Knew there was a reason I loved them so much

@waynemasey545

Жыл бұрын

Yes am 60 seen them many times mark always does the here we go during starchild magical bass player xx

@ainihulugalle1195

Жыл бұрын

Me too.

@janeparfitt65

Жыл бұрын

Me too. 💓. Top band, funky & some sad tunes. The best.. 👌

@j67089

Жыл бұрын

You are Right! Im 55 now, and i just realized, they are a genius with their arrangements and music at that time

As I watch your face I can see my life go by You mean everyhing to me Just can't take no more Throw a smile my way And the pain I feel inside Turns to love for you And I'm yours Do lovers ever need to hide The things they really fell inside I simply need you yo need me Can't you see Once I hoped to be Your lover and your friend It just can't go on Your love games Your love games Do lovers ever need to hide The things they really feel inside If you won't show your heart to me Set me free Now the time has come To show you how I feel The love I gave to you I can't give no more Even now I see The salt tears n your eyes But it can't go on Your love games

Mark is still a Monster Bass player, Absolute slap Bass Legend, 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👌🏽🎸🤙🏽🔥🔥🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿The Drummer is fantastic,he keeps better time than a Rolex,

@n2kos

3 ай бұрын

I agree but Rolex is the wrong analogy, Rolex keep terrible time! Like mins out a month. Grand Seiko would be better👍

Fantastic musicians. Mark King is a God in the bass world. Having dabbled a bit with bass, I have no idea how he does the thumb thing. Total talent combined with genius is my guess. Wonderful.

Sorry had to come back , this is 40 years almost since I first heard them an gess what they still got it !!!

Mark's sense of groove is phenomenal to me and I'm a guitarist. Not even talking about his tone .freaking amazing band.

Great band, grew up on this music ,60 now still sounds great

@user-eo2oz2tf4q

3 ай бұрын

66 and still killing the pursuit of Accidents.

I could listen to this man play bass forever.

Its that slap intro to Love Games thats just pure perfection! So damn funky!

One of the best bands to grace the stage love them. Dedicated the song something about you to the birth of my son who is now 36 years old..😂

SALUTE! MR MARK KING & THE BAND.. STAY STRONG, HEALTHY & STAY SAFE.. FAN FRM.. 💚🤟🤟🤟💚. 🇸🇬SINGAPORE🇸🇬

Classic! Heard this song live in 1983 at a gig at the Zeche in Bochum, Germany.. Small place, small crowd, but damn : That gig was intense! R.I.P Boon Gould..

@musikwasmyfirstlove

8 ай бұрын

I was there too! Was the 80 ies ! Great time, great place ! Saw the early Simple Minds and OMD and Comsat Angels there too.

My greatest disappointment, having lived in the UK, was not seeing Level 42 in concert, live. One of my alltime favorite bands. ♨️💯🇨🇦🇨🇦

@michaelhartley11

2 ай бұрын

been there done that.....a couple of times.😁

BADDD 🤗!!! Love you Mark and Level 42 , I’m going to attend one of your concerts before I leave Earth 🙌🏾💯👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾!!!

This is top notch you don’t get much better than this. So much talent ❤

@user-eo2oz2tf4q

3 ай бұрын

You know my friend.

This band is so so incredible.. always a pleasure listening to them ..

@user-eo2oz2tf4q

3 ай бұрын

Spot on.

Still listening to this 40 years now.. lyrics & meaning over the years .. slap base & drums epic..

One of my favourite songs, of you level 42, and of anyone . Great performance, I really like it because it feels like listening to the studio version, all the musical parts are faithful, and played in a loveable way. L42 ❤ for ever

The bass sounds like, and I mean it in the most complimentary way possible, electrified iceberg lettuce. Love it.

@user-eo2oz2tf4q

3 ай бұрын

Pursuit of Accidents.. Great Album.

gilaaaa..keren abisss....all the band member are talented person

From the past till today - just funking great

I thank my Lecturer, Mr.Farish who don't don't play bass but appreciate good music. He leaned me his VHS . That's the first time I heard Mark King in 1998-99. I was a teen

@user-eo2oz2tf4q

3 ай бұрын

The pursuit of Accidents.

Im freakin 66 years old and ive loved these guys.. i was once young TOO!!🤣😂🤣🤣😂🤣

@user-eo2oz2tf4q

3 ай бұрын

Funny me too 66, are we old.. Not yet my friend.. Love the pursuit of Accidents.

Level 42-----a whole nother 'level' of talent---precision and FUNK!

Mark King a God in my eyes and Level 42 gave pleasure to so many people. First heard this group in 1981 while on holiday in Ibiza. 😊

@user-eo2oz2tf4q

3 ай бұрын

You. Must have cought them at the time of the album.. Pursuit of Accidents.

What an absolute legend , to be able to play and sing that good is frightening

Mark gave that bass a good slapping!!!!! 😂🤣😂🤣😂 I went to see Level 42 live when they were at their peak back in the day. They were brilliant!!!!! 😁

Mark King,,, always The Best of Bass Player

@timothylawson3262

Жыл бұрын

Good but far from the best.

@stevenaustin8274

Жыл бұрын

Certainly at slap he is

@jeffthomason1663

Жыл бұрын

Mark King is one of slap bass champ thumbs down

This performance will never ever grow old... it transcends time... I'm sure the lyrics could be translated into any language... Just pure magic!!!

That is beautiful music.

That breakdown floors me every time - the bass is DESTROYING it! :D

The best, bass sound so crunchy love it

@jameswhite7997

Жыл бұрын

Crunchy! Perfect word. LOVE love games!

Level 42 the best band 👍👍

I still have my polydor original of the first album and play it to death even now.

One of the best live recordings. What a great concert. The ending is arranged so perfectly.

This guy is amazing….. mark, you’re incredible 😂😂, bass, voice, chewing and screaming 😂😂, i guess we love That all about ❤you.

Brought back such good memories incredible band

Still have a cassette of level 42 somewhere. Haha cassettes remember ? Some will some won't I guess. lol......loved l42 upbeat funky and unique.....! .

@user-eo2oz2tf4q

3 ай бұрын

Pursuit of Accidents.

I was only 16 when I saw Level 42 with my first love ❤️ seen them again in October 2023 in Glasgow with my first love 😂 we met again in 2021 after 38 years, they are just amazing and I want to say thank you to David for re-introducing them into my life again, I want love in a peaceful world! Our song 🎵 Love you xxxx Mark King you are the greatest bass player I’ve ever seen……

Fabulosoooo... grande Mark..!! 👏👏👏❤️

I’m must of slept my youth away not hearing this till now how long they been around marvelous

🤩🤩🤩👍👍👍👍wonderful memorys, thats music with heart and it is a soundtrack of my life, soooo good. Thanx for this fantastic upload. 👏👏👏👍👍👍👍

Great quality 👍and great L 42

I met both Mike and Mark in the green room at the Croydon gig. Did we talk about the music, no we talked about ordernary stuff. With Mike we talked about his mum living near to us. With Mark we talked about age. Forget the important number being 42. In Marks head he is still 23 and so is his dad. Two such lovely guys who took the time to talk about everyday stuff. Btw when I was 23 I was up to fabulous 4 albums with Stand in the Light and the first time I saw them live. So 23 is very important to me.

This is such a blast! I saw these guys back in 80’s at the Hammersmith odeon supported by Wang Chung…

This band is so awesome, however the drummer is the best we have ever heard.

@jameskeyes1131

Жыл бұрын

Yup. The whole group is outstanding and the drummer is good. Lots of quick tempo changes in their music and he's on top of it. And, like the rest of them, he's having FUN. It must be really cool to have fun be your JOB.

Loved them since the 80s, saw them at rewind in Macclesfield last year - still the business!!!

Guten Abend, liebe Leute ...der Schlagzeuger ist sooooo genial Ich liebe seine Spiel Affinität, mit dem leidenschaftlichen ....bums ! Danke & tschusssii Peter

Classe ed eleganza, King fuoriclasse assoluto😬

Excellent, always will be.

@user-eo2oz2tf4q

3 ай бұрын

Pursuit of Accidents.

I can chew gum like that too...and that's where the similarities end.

@jorgealvarez4998

2 ай бұрын

Rememer You and he are the exact idéntical same, the only thing is that he fell in love so he did throw his entire being on it

@samuelmori3026

2 ай бұрын

@@jorgealvarez4998 he did! Exceptional player!

@user-ne4hg8lq8y

Ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂👍👍👍👍

@elianetabutin1806

29 күн бұрын

So I can this too jes so thank. Jou from. My brother Jean Tabutin and my husband Xavier Naidoo

@MieBassBedroom

15 күн бұрын

Me too🤣

Tenor saxophonist heard a lot of mike brecker........greatest of all time..😅😅

A distinctive and beautiful voice, especially the great, harmonious music

Man... this whole Band kicks ass.

@user-eo2oz2tf4q

3 ай бұрын

Pursuit of Accidents.

Wow....mr. Mark King you are the best 'slap man'.no: 1 top of the world

It brings back memories - Mark King (like the whole band) simply good!

Awesome drummer. Deserves some sort of award or..mosque? P.S. Amazed at how Mark and Mike's'voices (without voicebox or other tricks) siill sound like as if it was 1981-90.

Excellent ☝🏽

Amo ésta banda de maravillosos y talentosos músicos, pero sobre todo porque el bajo es protagonista ❤️❤️❤️

that drummer is amazing, Mike and Mark are just like they played on the original in 1981!!

@Naltrex

8 ай бұрын

the drummer is Pete Ray Biggin, he's a beast

Un día, venia en el bus de vuelta de la Universidad y escuche en la radio la canción it's over..En ese entonces, no sabia el título del tema musical y bueno, fue un balsamo para mis oídos. Luego, busque incansablemente la canción, hasta que dí con ella y el grupo!!.

@rafaelvaro4462

Жыл бұрын

Así es amigo, ese bálsamo consiste en que es un tema que te va envolviendo cada vez mas y mas ..... jajaja, a mi me pasa, en serio. Son muy buenos, y este tema en especial me "flipaba". Un saludo

@peterdempsey4913

Жыл бұрын

I have seen this band befor Absolutely fantastic to go and See them live

So wow mark en lead beautiful music on the bass❤❤

What a great live band they are top notch.👍👌🎸😎

God dammit, you guys rule. I've only ever casually heard some Level 42 over the years but when you guys announced your first ever Australian tour in 2020 I did a deep dive and have become so obsessed with your entire catalogue! I'm saddened to see the 2020 COVID dates were never rescheduled... though I'm assuming ticket sales weren't strong enough for Australia so it just never happened, a damn shame, I would love to see this performed live. I hope a tour ensues down here one day. You've certainly got at least one new fan in Perth, Western Australia!

This is Fantastic love ❤️ it.

Level 42 is AMAZING!

These brothers are great musicians.

That opening base guitar, then asks ‘are you ok’ … why wouldn’t I, so cool … powerful number and such a cool live remix, awesome!

ベースラインを完璧に演奏しながらボーカルとれるって本当にすごい

Millennials generation deserve such good stuff guys, never stop believe in

absolutely superb

slapping while singing and chewing gum................................... he's a goat of bass

Such a phenomenal Bassist and Singer🙌🏽 His voice hasn't changed with age 🙌🏽 One of those things I wished I pursued as a youth. I So wanted to be a bass player, drummer and actress. Im 56 mext next week and wasted my life 😤🙄

Love your bass playing. Inspiring. Much love and blessings.

amazing song....amazing band

I remember hearing this in the early eighties and thinking wow this guy can play the bass Kinda of inspired me to try slapping this and a bit of Stanley is still the only stuff I try to copy He is still the man 😎

A fan from the very beginning. Marks rhythmic slap bass helped by the fact he started as a drummer. All first class musicians creating an ausome sound.

Always always and always so good !!😍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Phenomenal performance!

Really nice presentation...I really appreciate it

❤❤❤ pure perfection

Good music...

Gallina de piel ese bajo...que bueno eres mr.Mark i que grupazo..1 gozada!

Mano a batida de baixo que tem esse cara nunca ouvi igual!!!Mark king,rei demais.

A prime example of knowing your audience. Perhaps someplace in Britain or the US would have been a better decision. LOVE Level42!!!!