This guy can play , he's one of the best bass players of all time, and he can sing too .

@matheustavares4597

2 жыл бұрын

Exatcly, most of the people who play his song, they just play but don't sing lol

@herbbeshar4569

Жыл бұрын

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

@M2Mil7er

Жыл бұрын

thank you, on behalf of all the deaf and blind people who happened to click on this video but can somehow read your comment. 😅

@mrc5653

Жыл бұрын

Got more groove than most bands could ever dream of ✌️

@jasonbaker5457

11 ай бұрын

Correct

My father loved level 42 he passed away from cancer 6 years ago miss you dad

@philcarroll324

5 жыл бұрын

He had great taste. Hope you’re ok man and hope his great taste in music has rubbed off on you.

@slider7264

3 жыл бұрын

is this mark king?!?

@version736ha2

2 жыл бұрын

@@slider7264 😂

Level 42 at their best! RIP Boon, love you forever.

Greatest band ever ive loved level 42 since the 80s

Mark King is one hell of a bassist

@davecoalwood9487

3 жыл бұрын

I know We may not be too familiar with American lingo but it's written and pronounced as Bad -Ass I believe.

@MrSilver261

3 жыл бұрын

@@davecoalwood9487 or birmingham proper bostin like ! (oh my god i can't believe i just wrote that )

@dannymcmince

3 жыл бұрын

To sing and play bass like that is awesome!

@andreasg7834

2 жыл бұрын

​@@dannymcmince sing and play AND move this way! 🙂 Today he stucks more on the stage. But okay, he is 40 years older now and heavyer. 🙂

@dannymcmince

2 жыл бұрын

@@andreasg7834 true words 🎸🎸

What can I say about this band they have put out such amazing songs they were so big in the 80s I’m 56 and have grown up with them and I love them and wish everybody could hear them and appreciate them like I do

@Arkavyn

Жыл бұрын

I certainly do, I was 6 when this came out and remember all their 80s tunes 😉

RIP Boon Gould. Top Tune.

@johnmscott4556

4 жыл бұрын

His brother, terrific drummer ,phil.

Love this song, and also the best era of TOTP by far. Those background dancers and the studio all looked fantastic.

@Perthshire

Жыл бұрын

They are dressed up as "Chinese" with those stereotypical hats and waving lanterns about. As a leftie and being very PC and extremely woke, I find this video HIGHLY OFFENSIVE!

@davidbillyard6629

Жыл бұрын

@@Perthshire I’m delighted that you’re offended 😅

@mrchico2621

Жыл бұрын

@@davidbillyard6629 I assume he was being sarcastic. I hope he was anyway 😂

@davidbillyard6629

Жыл бұрын

@@mrchico2621 More than likely..

As well as the bass I enjoy when Mike Lindup comes in on vocals

A great band who set the way for others i.e jamiroquai being one to name a few. Very underestimated in my opinion and made some wonderful tracks, including this and Starchild and Children Say. So glad to have been part of this scene when I was younger!

@slider7264

3 жыл бұрын

wait WHA????? you were there??????

@patcom1013

3 жыл бұрын

Colin - yes, indeed. Although Jamiroquai were a good band/act, I found their material a bit repetitive, particularly the bass lines. Level had a lot of depth and musical ability beyond anything Jamiroquai could produce.

Simply one the best bands to come out of the 1980’s.They are definitely on Level 42.

this is a song aspiring bass players should listen and watch, superb talent.

Hello friends, stumbling across this…THIS incredible feat of musical artistry and engineering is a bunch of amazingly talented music students who got together and created this genius!…Stick with it people…This is LEVEL 42

These guys are agonisingly talented!!!

I recorded this track coincidentally on an audio-cassette from BFBS-Radio in Germany in 1982. And from this day I was a big Level42-Fan. Four years later they got famous in Germany with "Lessons in Love" and now my former classmates knew, from which band I was talking about all the years before. 🙂

@DeeDerry

2 жыл бұрын

I was born in 1982, but my mum loved Level 42, Tears for Fears and Curiosity Killed the Cat...I'll never forget these songs 💯❤️

God music was so much more positive and classy back then. The shit nowadays is so bad

@chrisjames6327

4 жыл бұрын

It was a global economic boom. When people have money, we have happy music. It was the same from 1995-2005. Very positive music

@JohnSmith-uu5ov

3 жыл бұрын

@@chrisjames6327 It was a time when people were optimistic about the future, it held so much promise, now it holds little for any one. It's probably why many of us hold onto such music.

A blink-and-you'll-miss-it cinematic moment at 1.29 when Mike looks across to Boon as if to say 'yep, this, our star'.

The whole band were, and mostly still are, top of their trade

@jameswhite7997

6 ай бұрын

Mostly...which one aren't you keen on in current line up? 😮

First Level 42 song I remember hearing and have been a fan ever since.

Love Level 42 - have done since a teenager and I’m only 26! My dad was born in 1968 and damn I wish I could go back into his shoes and experience the 80s in my teenage years!

@Theoriginalbigbrillo

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yes , all good Been there done that even worn the t shirt lol

@andreasg7834

2 жыл бұрын

I'm also from 1968 and I was 14, when Level 42 fixed my taste of music. :-)

an excellent album, with another hit: weave your speel

This music sounds extremely positive..... Riddled with it.

Mark King and Phil Gould, rhythm section of legend.

Great band and superb live was impressed with the lads at their Ipswich concert.

One of those songs that's extra interesting because it has more than one bridge, like Round and Round by Jaki Graham for instance.

@HarryFlashman.

Жыл бұрын

Can't remember that one - could you sing it for me!

@2:09 - I always love the classic level 42 middle melodic breakdown with an emotional moment with Mike lindup

@Bavisandmeef

7 ай бұрын

Nice 👍

Great track 🎙🎶🎶🎶🎶

I never knew Screech was the keyboardist for Level 42

@padraicglynn2657

4 жыл бұрын

@steven davis Or any Scouser!

Great band.Great song.

Brilliant years there's so many bands and groups you can mention these were amazing 💥

Never heard this song until now, but I love these guys. ✌️☺️

@davidrosato864

6 ай бұрын

You should listen to Level Best or the Ultimate Collection. These guys made great songs!

@danielpalmersofficial

6 ай бұрын

@@davidrosato864 I have now, I’m a big fan of this band and it’s mostly thanks to this legendary song!! 😄👍

Ah the ol Jaydee Supernatural bass. Love it.

love this band...I am a born funkster

@ianevans8406

4 жыл бұрын

Mark King Is The World's Best Bass Player without any question .

Level 42 - The Chinese Way: Take a journey back in time Leave the western world behind Cross the mountains to Peking Where the paper laterns gently swing The Chinese way Who knows what they know The Chinese legend grows The Chinese way Who knows what they know The Chinese legend grows My eyes wide open I feel a breeze Words softly spoken In Cantonese Standing at the master's side Then with patience he confides Secret knowledge, sacred ways Pearls of wisdom from the dragon days I could never lie For honor I would die Following the Chinese way So many years ago Heroes ruled the world (Some died for love in a cruel world) They were the only ones in a cruel world I could never lie For honor I would die Following the Chinese way From the mountains to Peking Where the paper lanterns gently swing The Chinese way Who knows what they know The Chinese legend grows The Chinese way Who knows what they know The Chinese legend grows

@Perthshire

Жыл бұрын

the lyrics are cak, aren't they?

@matheustavares4597

Жыл бұрын

@@Perthshire cak?

@HarryFlashman.

Жыл бұрын

@@Perthshire Of the time mate. The music was more important.

Which way are we going to eat and what floor is the restaurant on?

@leebenson53

4 жыл бұрын

Classic Partridge

@nowherepeople3431

4 жыл бұрын

lee benson It’s not racist because it’s a race of people and it’s a food!

@blakeperkins8717

3 жыл бұрын

Lovely stuff! Not my words, luke, the words of shakin' Stevens

@simonlittler3976

3 жыл бұрын

@@blakeperkins8717 back of the net

@blakeperkins8717

3 жыл бұрын

@@simonlittler3976 kiss my face! This is good this, isn't it? Even though we're just listing partridge quotes?

Phil Gould on drums...the master

@astronomyabc9552

3 жыл бұрын

I agree, every single hit and bash and sizzle is different, he is the master

@Perthshire

Жыл бұрын

He was the best drummer in the band at that time.

@HarryFlashman.

Жыл бұрын

@@Perthshire Funny man.

@Bavisandmeef

7 ай бұрын

@terry I agree, he is incredibly well respected among pro drummers

@Bavisandmeef

7 ай бұрын

And a great lyricist...vocalist, percussionist, pianist....

Mark your the king of the bass guitar no one has come close

@simonwilliams1238

4 жыл бұрын

Apart from Mick Karn of course

@OggyGTA

4 жыл бұрын

@@simonwilliams1238 Ooh, very different style. Doubt Mick could have played slap like Mark. Dunno if Mark's fretless could match Mick's.

Absolutely brilliant band, a huge part of my life growing up. Mark king is the best slap bass player ever 👍

Crazy bassline.

The same year they played at the Montreux Jazz Festival. The video used to be on KZread, but got taken down unfortunately.

Mark King is a fab bass player! He is wearing exactly the same jumper as Nick Beggs from Kajagoogoo, another bass god!

If you get the chance see them live!!!!!

love...

Still class

RIP Boon Gould

Superb absolutely superb

Probably one of the greatest bass lines ever.Steven Boswell.edinburgh

@johngogarty945

3 жыл бұрын

Let's not exaggerate. 🙊

like this song so much

Newsflash, no words are gently spoken in Cantonese, hehe

@veggie42

4 жыл бұрын

obviously or Mandarin

@Bruce-vq7ni

4 жыл бұрын

@@veggie42 Or Satsuma

@crystalc1ear

4 жыл бұрын

Also, cantonese is not spoken in peking

@davecoalwood9487

3 жыл бұрын

@@crystalc1ear I think Phil has joked about that Himself. 😁👍

@southendparaquest

3 жыл бұрын

@@Bruce-vq7ni I detect some Red Dwarf going on. . .

Semua nyanyiii buat aku. Makasih ya 🙏

Great sound quality

Amazing band ❤

Mark give it up lad!

who remembers those tv-shirts that Mark is wearing

Mark King in the 80s...😍😍😋😋

That bass

@freakystyley4000

6 жыл бұрын

Is not plugged in. Lol.

@danielthomson8557

6 жыл бұрын

Lmaoo

@ajs41

6 жыл бұрын

Mark King had only been playing the bass for about two and a half years at this time. Amazing really.

@YewrMan

3 жыл бұрын

@@danielthomson8557 www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/level-42s-mark-king-running-16482167 Polydor Records had his thumb insured for £3 million!

Phil Gould is outstanding on the skins

Mark King miming playing bass before the bass kicks in at 0:08 😄

One of the best songs of the 80s - gauche lyrics perhaps but what a tune !! Oh and what a bass player !! Thanks for sharing

the best level 42 formation mark king moke lindup boon gould phil gould

@BazzerObama

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, moke was always my favourite......whatever happened to him?

@milanmernjik4834

5 жыл бұрын

mike lindup sory he is in level 42

Nosssaaaa!! Muito bom!!

From the mountains to Beijing...

@andrewmcgregor9915

3 жыл бұрын

where the paper lanterns gently swing.

This song reminds me of megan 2 crash man stage, and its awesome

This song reminds me of my dad who died in the 80s In a horrific car crash in china where he was on holiday. His body was horrifically disfigured by the impact and I have never been able to get the image of seeing his corpse out of my head. He loved level42 probably.

Stonewall classic

Stewart Copeland as guest drummer!

@taypope26

Жыл бұрын

what where??

Super

*You go forward in time when you go to China now, just how things have changed in only 40 years*

This was mimed but the great thing is they are just as good live :)

@davecoalwood9487

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, you are right mate.

@Frauenhaus

3 жыл бұрын

@@davecoalwood9487 I agree. Saw them live during Kieler Woche. Heavenly.

@davecoalwood9487

3 жыл бұрын

@@Frauenhaus ?

Starts playing bass on the visual ages before the sound 😂😂😂

Slappin da bass....

Mark King genius bass player.hin and John Entwistle the best ever.Steven Boswell.edinburgh

Mark King looks exactly like my brother.

This boy could play bass!

@eoinreilly3925

4 жыл бұрын

Just a bit

❤

does anyone here know the brand of mark's shirt? i've been looking for that shirt for a long time after seeing him, nick beggs, and simon le bon wear it.

To The Regiment I wish I was there

❤️️

It's all about the bass.

Now we are talking Now we are talking.

Two questions. How are we going to eat and what floor is the restaurant on?

greatest bass player ever?

@jasonbarnett8911

4 жыл бұрын

Contentious.....!!! I'd stick Jaco in there.

@cusack815

4 жыл бұрын

Cliff.

@ohayes86

2 жыл бұрын

He is my favourite bassist - not taking anything away from the other greats

@andreasg7834

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe not the best one, but definately the most spectacular one. And I think, no other one was able to play, sing and move the way he did at the same time.

How are we going to eat, and what floor’s the restaurant on?

...The best of times... I feel sorry for the kids of today,the music you are being forced to listen to today is just utter crap!

Took me 3 mins to rush to Woolies and buy this,£3,49

Yuk lipapa dateng sama ka noveli. Mei depan usiaku 42

What a shame they dudn't use the original audio from the BBC broadcast. I know they'd be miming to the same thing but still! Whoever created this doesn't remember the Thursday night studio sound of TOTP.

I just ate a quart of ice cream . I feel too sick to get up and eat a sour pickle

@calebwigglesworth2740

5 жыл бұрын

He he lol I bet that was filling, I love Ice cream too, ewww a pickle after it would have curdled in yr stomach he he hoo 😁 anyway it's totally out of context with the Level 42 song 😁

@anonfrank546

5 жыл бұрын

@@calebwigglesworth2740 so what its out of context with the song . back to the pickle . Look dude I went to a Vermont Maple Syrup festival before you were a sperm cell . I felt nauseated from all the sugar in those syrup samples . The farmer says thats what the bucket of pickles are for . So i eats one and felt better right away . I use the sour pickle remedy after eating too many sweaties till this day . works like a charm

@calebwigglesworth2740

5 жыл бұрын

Ok I understand, I guess your older than me? I just ment that what you said has nothing to do with Level 42 song that's all tho. I guess it soothes yr sweet tooth and sounds like you like sweet things alot, I love Apple Pie, Strudel and Chocolate as well as Ice cream and Yogurt, oh and Cheesecakes. 😁

They were really good, weren't they ?

Covid brought me here.

Bass player isn't fucking around 👌🏼

Asal jangan bawa hari tanu aja sama triad 🤣habis kita punya uang

No parking ticket😊

What are we going to eat and where ?

Hanya orang cina yg mampu berhemat, dan optimalisasi proyeksi keuntungan dari segala sisi penggunaan bahan baku dan kualitas produk. Bila anda hanya mampu membuat 2 proyeksi nilai keuntungan, cina akunting mampu membuat ragam 99 proyeksi ekonomis hingga major up scale

A-Ha

@steveforest8385

3 жыл бұрын

No it's not. It's Level 42.

@davidyoung3563

3 жыл бұрын

@@steveforest8385 😅

they already knew back then

Level 42

A partridge favourite.Lyrics are a bit naff but great tune

@LONDONBIZZLE

5 жыл бұрын

Sparks Tron only reason I’m here is to see what song he was talking about 😂

@rjjcms1

5 жыл бұрын

They do come over as hilariously naive now,of course. Such innocence.

Mark mimes the bass before it comes in

@andreasg7834

2 жыл бұрын

No, the video was cutted, because the start of the original recording was a half minute too late. So they took a part of the end and put it to the beginning to suit it to the full audio.