Friend's 18th birthday party, 13th December 1980. Someone put this on & turned off the lights. We all lay on the floor in the dark & listened. Never the same again: I'm still bewitched & enraptured four decades later, by a song that's astonishing in its scope & beauty.

@mrreindeer1844

3 жыл бұрын

I'm still lying on that floor...

@LBOYLE18

3 жыл бұрын

I've uploaded a live version - hope you enjoy! kzread.info/dash/bejne/qaiDxptxqLu7oNo.html

@psychedelicpayroll5412

3 жыл бұрын

I was listening to this song all night in the dark. Im 20 and a narcoleptic and our dreams are usually vivid and crazy and I had a dream of riding in the car seeing a sky the color of their first album while hearing this song.

@TheCountziggenpuss

Жыл бұрын

5 days after Lennon's death.

@pvtjohntowle4081

Жыл бұрын

Those song hasn't aged its still great to listen to

When we were young we enjoyed the darkness and the strange sadness. The music of the Furs brought us together and made us see that we were not alone. Then we knew that it would be forever.

I love the disorienting feel of this song. It's like losing a lover and searching for them endlessly in an MC Escher work. Perfectly conveys the singer's heartbreak and discontent.

@stephenpitkin5492

5 жыл бұрын

Well said!!

@LBOYLE18

3 жыл бұрын

I've uploaded a live version - hope you enjoy! kzread.info/dash/bejne/qaiDxptxqLu7oNo.html

@gr33n3ggs4

3 жыл бұрын

WoW..... that was a great description.

@Morcaiden

3 жыл бұрын

Apt description.

@mikehill7587

2 жыл бұрын

True

Psychedelic Furs invented the 80s sound. Their music breaks my heart and carries the soul of my youth.

@mattglennie9644

5 ай бұрын

Oh yeah, when I hear them I am transported back to those great earlier days. So good

I think this is the band I've seen the most, 7 times in the 80s.

I loved the 80's. This was one of my fav tunes. It's worth being older now, to have been young then.

@studgerbil9081

3 жыл бұрын

That is a wonderful sentiment. I can live with that.

@jenton70

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree.

@mickharris4989

2 жыл бұрын

Spot on comment...i taped this off the radio, and listened to it endlessly.. Still love it.🙂

@digger5521

2 жыл бұрын

One of the only perks of getting old. Telling kids you saw legends

@fraydibujante

Жыл бұрын

❤️👍😎

Consider all their hits and now consider this song. Its mood and atmosphere is what elevated them for me. As with many others upon first hearing, it floored me, the way it pulls you in.

@eyebrowman1

4 ай бұрын

It's stunning.

These guys need to be up there with New Order, Depeche Mode, and The Cure when it comes to respect!

@fiercemakeup31

6 жыл бұрын

Michael Wilson yessss

@michaelwilson2340

6 жыл бұрын

I get tired of people only knowing Pretty In Pink. They have a unique sound and such intelligent lyrics. Richard is an undervalued frontman as well! Time for a reissue of their albums on 180 gram vinyl.

@ZoamChomsky

6 жыл бұрын

Who says they aren't or even more respected? In America anyway. They've been around since NYC in the 1980s; had continuous hits with heavy airplay and MTV rotation. They're the Psychedelic Furs, they're HUGE! They still tour. "There's a World Outside" has great songs.

@drdoolittlefishhobbyist6055

5 жыл бұрын

Michael Wilson they are up there and beyond. These guys are legends and Richard butler is a god

@philjoseph8916

5 жыл бұрын

They are.

I can't forget the first time I've heard this song, total masterpiece

@disneyforthewin

Жыл бұрын

Agreed.....so epic and hard to explain

@jacovawernett3077

10 ай бұрын

Super duper. L'chaim

@deadringer28

10 ай бұрын

I have been listening to various songs by Psych Furs since the 80s. Love My Way, Pretty in Pink Heartbreak Beat. I guess maybe I was just a "hits" fan all along. So imagine how amazing it was for me to hear this song, for the first time, when I saw them live two nights ago. They never fail to amaze me.

@jacovawernett3077

10 ай бұрын

@@deadringer28 brother. I...111% agree with you.

@mungofinalfi4480

8 ай бұрын

I'm listening to it for the first time now as we speak.

The song and album that hooked me on the furs. It set the tune of era for me. Spent many a late night cruising the empty Chicago streets in the '80's with this playing at "11". Sooooo under rated!

@jeannemcgregoryeahtellmeab6666

Жыл бұрын

Too bad, I wish I had known you then.

Such a trippy song.

"Buy a car and watch it rust" My favourite line. I had a piece of crap car and used to sing that line LOUD!

@cathsalazar9930

4 жыл бұрын

Wow that’s funny as hell bro! Love it!!!!!❤️👍😻

@LBOYLE18

3 жыл бұрын

I've uploaded a live version - hope you enjoy! kzread.info/dash/bejne/qaiDxptxqLu7oNo.html

Very underrated band, everyone stops at Pretty in Pink.

@screenPhiles

5 жыл бұрын

Dethniteblod What!? Love My Way? President Gas? The Ghost In You? Pretty In Pink is one of their weakest songs.

@lifelearner45lloyd97

5 жыл бұрын

True 🎶

@lifelearner45lloyd97

5 жыл бұрын

True

@Vinnybrain

4 жыл бұрын

I always liked Heartbreak Beat....Love my way. . And Ooo Ooo!! The Ghost In You!!. Furs kick ass....now go look those up on utube and Have Fun!!!

@miaschu8175

4 жыл бұрын

I dislike Pretty in Pink - intensely. If I'd heard this first, I would have paid more attention to the Psychedelic Furs. (I was a bit young in 1980 to appreciate this, and only knew PiP from the film!)

A haunting song with a great hook and sax solo.

Their best song by far it gets me in a trance

They’re still kicking ass in concert. That whiskey and cigarettes voice of Richard’s still gives me chills. ❤️

@cathsalazar9930

4 жыл бұрын

Best comment ever read on this hot Singer!!! lol fur fan !!!!......❤️👍😻☮️🔥🙀🎶💎

@biancachristie

3 жыл бұрын

Amen, sista. They played a show in Dallas, in the mid 80s at the long lost and much missed Bronco Bowl, and it was easily one of the best live shows I’ve ever seen-Richard’s stage presence, and the beautiful execution of those timeless songs. I think they were opening for someone else that night, and they just blew whoever else was playing right off the stage. I saw them several times in the 80s, I think they must have toured for a decade nonstop, and they were always great, but that particular show was special, even for the Furs. I don’t go in much for nostalgia, but damn if I don’t miss the days when pop music was (mostly) this good. The 80s (bleeding over into the 90s a little bit) were the last great decade for pop music-the mix of sounds (and visuals if you count MTV) was amazing.

@cathsalazar9930

3 жыл бұрын

Lauren St. David great reply thanks for sharing hope they hit Washington DC and another band I’m deep into is Talk Talk missin Mark Hollis so much of his music inspired me thru a bad choice that helped me put it to an end. Life is wonderful now music is great therapy for any situation one is in. Love new Furs cd!!! Lol 👍❤️☮️😻🥰

@LBOYLE18

3 жыл бұрын

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@justinparsons4538

2 жыл бұрын

Totally

This band should be in hall of fame ❤❤ xx

Holy S**t! This is an amazing song! What a "mood" piece. I'm in awe!

@AnnaThezia

Жыл бұрын

I think one of the reasons I love the Furs is I'd say Richard Butler is the king of moodiness.

It was such a beautiful time growing up then. And the music was amazing and what kept me going at least. I still have a crush on Rich

@PlutoGang9

Жыл бұрын

They have a knack for that.

This album was epic. India is my favorite song of theirs.

@HTJB60

Жыл бұрын

Ditto

@AnnaThezia

Жыл бұрын

Me too

This band put out some great records, but to see them live was a whole different experience. Excellent show.

@ucity88

Жыл бұрын

They are still a cracking live act! A MUST SEE! ❤❤❤

@sumdrumkid1989

9 ай бұрын

Saw them last night in Nashville IN w/Squeeze. Both we’re fantastic; but be Furs made me 18 again, if only for a few, ephemeral moments.

@ucity88

9 ай бұрын

@@sumdrumkid1989, I'll see them tomorrow night. They're two bands that have released recent material that is easily as good as they were back in the day. Not many can say that!

@guitarzan2626

Ай бұрын

You are right, I saw them in 84 and it blew me away.

Back in the day, CFNY in Toronto would record shows they sponsered then play them on the station at 11pm Thursdays. I remember hearing this, half asleep and being intranced by it. 22 then, 62 now and it still haunts me, as does Icehouse by Icehouse. Music of the 80s is simply the best.

Some music reviewer counted the number of time Richard Butler said the word 'stupid' on this record, and I think the count was over 30. Hilarious. He owned implementing the word on the mainstream of the 80s. God I loved this band for hating the mainstream. The 80s was the only decade that really got to have a truly functional and giant underground culture and wow did we love mocking the above grounders.

I'm an Uber driver in Jersey and this song came on the radio a few weeks ago when I had just picked up a customer. They were impressed with my music diversity...I turned the radio up as loud as I could stand it , dropped my customers off and collected a sweet tip.

@VincentRE79

3 жыл бұрын

What radio station would be playing this?

@huberlukeable

3 жыл бұрын

@@VincentRE79 90.5 The Night.

@VincentRE79

3 жыл бұрын

@@huberlukeable I live in London I can't remember hearing this on the radio since John Peel played it on his show at the time.

@somefreelog

3 жыл бұрын

@@VincentRE79 man as a French die hard peel/factory rec. fan and therefore UK post punk fan this is absolutely shameful!!

@VincentRE79

3 жыл бұрын

@@somefreelog That was the sort of stuff John Peel used to play.

This is the best track they ever made. Sublime.

My number one favorite band from the 80’s. And they are still incredible. 🙏🏻🤩❤️

I loved 80's nu wave music. I am lucky to have been there and a part of it🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗!

Saw them at university of Pittsburgh in my math class room. Phenomenal band

Wow -a sleeper - along with All That Money Wants - just great atmospheric gothy Fur. Repetitive bass guitar strumming reminds me of Killing Joke, another great but nearly forgotten 80s band.

Remember seeing the Furs play At George's Hall, Bradford early 1986 blew me away ❤

Still considering it as a great song.

First 3 albums reviewed so well by all music guide. Starting to listen to them. Digging it

When I saw the psychedelic furs at the end of the show Mr. Butler walked down from the stage and he let everybody touch him as he held his arms out like Christ, It was wonderful. Sort of regret now not going up close like everyone else but I’m very disabled and afraid I would hurt myself. I love him so much especially “heaven. “

@AnnaThezia

Жыл бұрын

Wow. I'm sorry you couldn't get up close but I'm glad you got to see them live. I missed their concert in Houston because I had no one to go with and I have bad anxiety disorder and was afraid to go alone.

@cre8lite11

Жыл бұрын

@@AnnaThezia The good thing is it was a tiny place. My daughter moved to Houston and goes to concerts there. When did they play there? I would be afraid to go to a concert in Houston because it is too much of a big city for me. But you should never be afraid to go to a concert alone.

Home again

Stupid on the Steinway So sick upon a steinway The sailors drown See them talk and see them drown And see them drink and fall around Upon the floor Sister of mine, home again Sister of mine, home again Lonely in a crowded room The radio plays out of tune So silently The radio upon the floor Is stupid it plays Aznavour So out of key Sister of mine home again Sister of mine home again Broken on a ship of fools Even dreams must fall to rules So stupidly Words are all just useless sound Just like cards they fall around And we will be Sister of mine home again Sister of mine home again Buy a car and watch it rust Sister see them fall to dust They fall around In another crowded room Paint me like the shirt I'm in Honestly Sister of mine, home again Sister of mine, home again Sister of mine Sister of mine Sister of mine Sister of mine Sister

@LBOYLE18

3 жыл бұрын

I've uploaded a live version - hope you enjoy! kzread.info/dash/bejne/qaiDxptxqLu7oNo.html

@ebonimajek9001

3 жыл бұрын

😘

@sarumanork-orphanage5612

2 жыл бұрын

Greetings lyrics guy, thank you for your service!

@edirwin8784

Жыл бұрын

Hier Encore

@dennisuriarte8747

Жыл бұрын

Thks a lot...!!

ilove d unique voice of this guy, even ur eye closed yu noticed dat he is.

Oh My God, This music is so perfect!

Just a fantastic song, one of their best. This song sucks you in and takes you on a trip that that didn't want to go on. How many songs today do that?

@PlutoGang9

Жыл бұрын

It was a trip I was gladd to go on but the original furs were the king of mood and sweeping you away. Even Richard Butler's latest album has the same quality

Seriously underated. Heard them at Pips M/cr and saw them supporting Iggy at the Apollo. One of the best debut albums ever like Roxy and JD.

The Psychedelic Furs were the real fathers of early The Sisters of Mercy style and sound (UK Goth-Rock masters). Greats! TPF, one of the best 80s British bands,...and of the Pop-Rock History too.

@bobmalack481

4 жыл бұрын

That, and Siouxsie and the Banshees, nune better than these.

@mysticmerman

3 жыл бұрын

I'd have to say Bauhaus were the godfathers!

@thepanel2935

3 жыл бұрын

Andrew Eldritch was a major fan of the Psychedelic Furs. He said Richard Butler was the only *_lyricist_* he'd like to be compared to.

One night late after 2am I turned on a new TV channel called MTV. I just got home from work and loaded a bowl of awesome Moroccan primo hash. As my buzz cruises through my psyche and out my eyes this sax starts blowing there's black and white ripple designs. And Sister Europe slithers out the speakers. This was introduction to the Psychedelic Furs and I've never looked back. Seen em so many times I've lost count. Never disappoint

kings of kool rock and ambient joy.

One of my top three Furs tracks. Great to see they are still coming out with some good news music. Keep it up guys!

Was up against the stage at Stone Pony outdoor Furs concert last summer and the timing of an incoming storm and night fall while they played this was amazing. The wind was picking up and blowing the smoke at us. It was so cool. Luckily it didn’t rain but what perfect timing.

I agree. I put him right up there with Robert Smith. Don't forget about Ian McCullough of Echo and the Bunnymen. I'm 66 now. Bring Back the Good Old Days. But that was the 70's with probably a long forgotten band, Pavlov's Dog.

They opened for the Talking Heads Remain in Light Tour in Boston in 1980. First concert I ever went to. First song was "india". First song of first concert I ever went to. It was such an onslaught of racket and intense perfection that I've been chasing it ever since. . . .

thank you for putting Sister Europe on KZread

Первый раз слышу эту песню. Очень понравилась, классная, красивая музыка, полёт фантазий в невесомость

This holds up. Richard Butler's vocals are an inspired blend of David Bowie and Johnny Rotten, which makes sense for a London band from that era.

R.I.P. Mars Williams

I've always loved this song, I bought the LP when it first came out - only because it looked dark and cool, I had never heard of them or any of their music, still dig Richards voice...!

Love the Furs! Brings back memories of a film production class. I recorded this piece on 1/4 " tape reel to reel. Cut the chorus out, looped the tape, held the slack while the tape rounded the deck heads with my #2 pencil, and re-recorded the sampling. Ta Da, minimalist soundtrack for my Super 8 short.

Just saw them last night at the Ithaca State Theater. Incredible show!! They played this one during the encore.

Going to see them Sunday in Kent! OMG I can't wait.

Dear Mr. Butler and The Psychedelic Furs, I am writing to tell you that I bought your albums in highschool at the age of 15 in Little Five Points in Atlanta, Georgia at Wax and Fax. I am 52 years of age now. I was part of the Atlanta Metroplex and 688 Club, younger and regular crowd. I bought a pair of pink stilettoes in honor of 'Pretty in Pink'. Your Art is stunningly beautiful. I am so impressed with you and your Art. In Love and Sweetness, Gayle Raye Bremer

@johncereijo6706

2 жыл бұрын

688 club !! It was Different for sure !! Good to hear someone talk about places I've been. I still talk about that place. Down here in Valdosta !!

'My favourite of theirs: blown away when I heard this on john peel in early 80's: what brilliant times, compared to our new dark age!'

Gorgeous, charismatic.

@LBOYLE18

3 жыл бұрын

I've uploaded a live version - hope you enjoy! kzread.info/dash/bejne/qaiDxptxqLu7oNo.html

I’ll never forget the night my friend played my this single - it totally blew my 14 year old mind... But, as with most of my favourite bands, it seems, the Furs are hugely underrated and seem to be remembered only for the hugely overproduced and rather cheesy later stuff - and the inevitable Pretty in bleeding Pink. But, foe anyone in the know, the first eponymous album is amongst the top 10 post punk albums ever...

@austinfleming9051

5 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Massively underated debut. Should have been big hit. Saw them first supporting Iggy at M/CR Apollo and since headlining. Great band.

@The1stMrJohn

4 жыл бұрын

same here, and have seen them a lot of times live since John in Hampshire England

@NickHarman

4 жыл бұрын

No one with any taste 'underrates' the first two albums, but after that time the stuff they did is quite correctly rated as second division MOR/AOR/MTV

@NigelDunleavy

4 жыл бұрын

Top notch. Saw them not long after Joy Division. This is my favourite song

@kittyvomit

3 жыл бұрын

Also 14 when I first heard this, thanks to my dad. It was so unlike anything else I'd heard. Proper hairs on the back of the neck moment.

They used to play this video in the NYC new wave clubs, real early 80's.

This epic moodiness and transcendental vibe of this song. Take me away

When I'm in a certain mood, I crank up the Psychedelic Furs. Particularly this very song! Seen them live in 2003, awesome, wild fun and entertaining 👌! I even danced next to a bald dude in a dress! First time for everything I suppose.

Great, great band. Always in my mind forever. Thnkas for your music.

Listening to this MASTERPIECE is like watching "planets form" or "oceans fill"... I totally fucking DISSOLVE into MOLECULES!!!...

@LBOYLE18

3 жыл бұрын

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@Blumoon314

Жыл бұрын

I hear you. Hypnotic.

One Of My Favorites Out Of Many Of My Favorites Of Their Songs.

@LBOYLE18

3 жыл бұрын

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What a great use/mix of the flanger!

gods to me still love the first album best

Oh Dear Mother Earth: On this "almost ending day" dedicated to you I only wish that you could "spin backwards on your axis" and take me back to my BELOVED year 1982... ( And leave me there for good!!!... ) ***Happy Earth Day April 22 2023***

True success for a hit song with these lyrics is that, reading the comments, we all have different associations and interpretations of the song, and of course different memories. I always thought of this song whenever I arrived on continental Europe - that "I'm home again". Europe - my true home. X

@AnnaThezia

Жыл бұрын

Sweet

Back in the day, I worked at a Music land in Wichita Kansas. Then, most all of the charting, popular music was absolute shit. I hated it! But, in 78, when I started working there, it became so exciting. Like, from 78 to 81 as the occasional punk, then post-punk, then new wave LP's would occasionally show up in our weekly boxes of product. The buyers made random catalog selections for US and import vinyl. I soon realized that I needed to unpack that box my self. We got a great discount. So, I would buy LPs solely based on if the cover looked like something cool was inside. Psychedelic furs. Yeah, let's get this one. OMG. This new music saved my life! Sister Europe was like oxygen. Still gorgeous!! Still have those LP's.

Whaou! J ai entendu ce morceau ce matin a la radio! Un retour en arrière ! J avais 15 ans; mon frero avait ramener cet album de londres surement!!!!toujours aussi cool

I’ve seen them almost as many times as I’ve seen the Ramones. Thanks for playing Norfolk, VA every year!

The guitar tone that comes in at 0:45 is so off the charts I nearly swooned upon hearing it the first time.

the best

Im 19 again 30 years ago.. Thank you

Thank you. Still got all the albums. 🍀🙏❤️🤗

I forgot about this one..how could I?

Beautifully made for the masses. 😍😘

god damn Richard Butler was my age when they recorded this, and what am I doing with my life?

I just discovered this song 40 yrs later lol....love it despite drummer looking bored af

@lifelearner45lloyd97

5 жыл бұрын

Me 2

@LBOYLE18

3 жыл бұрын

I've uploaded a live version - hope you enjoy! kzread.info/dash/bejne/qaiDxptxqLu7oNo.html

This song stayed in my mind all day long. I was humming it when I was working. I love it!

@lifelearner45lloyd97

5 жыл бұрын

💋 we love it!

@lisetteheilman6361

5 жыл бұрын

@@lifelearner45lloyd97 I'm seeing them this Saturday. I hope they do this one.

By far, my favorite song from the Furs - brings back great memories!

The day my friend stole the tape of mirror moves changed my life. He didn't like it, so he gave it to me. Instant love. I was 17 and those were hard times for me. Putting the big headphones and listening to them for hours really helped me. Thank you guys. ps:Forever now is my favorite albums.

They are the best!!!! I love this song.. And the voice. Its so striking. I gotta get to see them live.

These guys knew how to pen a tune.Fantastic band who made catchy song after catchy song.

I still have ALL their albums. Saw them at Glastonbury. Thank you for the upload. BRILLIANT. 😊❤️🍀🇬🇧🙏Hello Furries.

Best punk band ever ❤️ great bass and saxx.......and his rare voice 🖤

@LBOYLE18

3 жыл бұрын

I've uploaded a live version - hope you enjoy! kzread.info/dash/bejne/qaiDxptxqLu7oNo.html

Really enjoyed seeing them a couple years ago. One of my favorite songs by them.

Nothing will ever come close, as to the dreamy sounds & songs of the 80’s music.

@AnnaThezia

Жыл бұрын

Especially this song

Excellent titre,ils auraient mérité plus de succès. René.

Got my 20 year old daughter into this which at my age is the equivalent of of me listening to a song from 1942 at her age!!!!

Whoever did the production of this. . Excellent job on the knob turning

@LBOYLE18

3 жыл бұрын

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@spaceTimeSnacks

9 ай бұрын

Steve Lillywhite

@vannjunkin8041

9 ай бұрын

@@LBOYLE18 I'll check that out

Deliciously dark.

@LBOYLE18

3 жыл бұрын

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I went to see the Furs at the Russell Club/Factory in 1979. I say ‘see’ them because I have no memory of the concert due to a heady mix of pills and beer, but my mates say I had a great time. Loved them back in the late 70s

@Blumoon314

Жыл бұрын

Your post made made me laugh cuz im guilty of not remembering great concerts cuz i was fckd up. I saw the Furs twice but i only remember india from one.

Nothing like a little kicking back while listening to some Furs.

@AnnaThezia

Жыл бұрын

Really

'One of my all-time favourite 🎵 songs; the beautiful chaos!'

Saw these live last night. Still got it, was waiting for this one, and not disappointed!

@LBOYLE18

3 жыл бұрын

I've uploaded a live version - hope you enjoy! kzread.info/dash/bejne/qaiDxptxqLu7oNo.html

RESPECT for this band

I learned about this song when it was introduced on Ryuichi Sakamoto's Sound Street. I still love you

This is good! I figured I should check it out, because the Foo Fighters cover is great as well.

Wow The Cure sound from 1981-1983...i take this band