Karl Wallinger. He wanted to be saved from tomorrow and not sail with the ship of fools. Now he has been spared. One of the greats has passed away. I will miss you. Fortunately, I still have some of your groundbreaking music. RIP Karl 🥺
Same,hearing it while gazing out on the empty street one relaxed Sunday afternoon in early April that year. Always thought it had a slight late 60s/early 70s hippie vibe to it.
Me and my son were at the beach dunes watching the sunset, while we played this song on the speaker and both improvised playing drums with sticks and rocks. The ocean, the sun and the wild was ours. And it was one of the best days of my life.
Beautiful. That is life. Such moments. That is what life is about. And people say the internet is full of hate and negativity. On CZcams, you actually see different things as well. Posts by strangers that are moving.
A VERY sad day for me, and clearly for his family and fans. Probably the single most influence on my song writing from '93-2004. An underrated genius who mixed the Stones with Minneapolis R&B (Prince). A FANTASTIC producer as well. I hung out with his son at The Roxy in Hollywood one night not knowing it was his son, LOL. Move on laddy. They are going to LOVE wherever you are going now.
One of the truly great songs of the 1990's.......criminally underrated.......criminally largely forgotten by a lot of people.........genius lyrics, melody, pacing........beautiful...
There were a few songs like this in this lost era of music when the business kept fishing for that right sound to cash in on ( Being Simple by the Judybats is another example I put in this category) until Nirvana and Seattle grunge toppled the market for better or worse
I just heard this song for the first time and I am blown away... how has no one heard this song?? The chord structure, melody, and lyrics are phenomenal... this song needs the love it deserves
What a joy to rediscover this song 30 years later, and realise that it's still as breathtakong as when I heard it the first time. Wistful, wry, wise, timeless.
No one is truly gone while a part of them remains in peoples minds and hearts. Now for all of time when someone enjoys this brilliant song and reads your comment it will evoke your dear sisters memory
In 1992 my wife and I drove from Perth to Sydney via Darwin in an old Kombi with a dodgy tape player and 2 cassettes. This album was one. It was enough. RIP Karl, you legend
R. I. P. Karl.. We are sailing on now without you and only God knows how we might survive.. Thanks for inspiring so many of us thru your gift.. Belfast Music City Episode 3 we remembered you and played some intros that were inspired by Don't bang the Drum.. The greatest intro of all.
Thankyou Karl for this song, it got me through a bad dark time in my life. I'm honestly in tears writing this. Such an enormous talent. You will be missed 😢
So sad today, Karl you were an inspriration to me and my songwriting, and to so many people with your messages of peace, love and understanding. Fly high my friend x
Many years ago He looked out through a glassless window All that he could see was Babylon Beautiful green fields and dreams And learn to measure the stars But there was a worry in his heart He said How could it come to this? I'm really worried about living How could it come to this? Yeah, I really wanna know about this Is it like today? Uh, uh-uh Then there came a day Moved out 'cross the Mediterranean Came to rest on isles and the Greek young men And with their silver beards they laughed At the unknown of the universe They could just sit and guess God's name But they said How could it come to this? We're really worried about living How could it come to this? Yeah, we really want to know about this Is it like today? Oh, oh-oh Then there followed days of kings Empires and revolution Blood just looks the same When you open the veins But sometimes it was faith, power or reason as the cornerstone But the furrowed brow has never left his face He said How could it come to this? We're really living in a landslide How could it come to this? Yeah we really wanna know about this Is it like today? Oh, oh-oh Then there came a day Man packed up, flew off from the planet He went to the moon (to the moon) To the moon (to the moon) Now he's out in space, hey, fixing all the problems He comes face to face with God He says How could it come to this I'm really worried 'bout my creation How did it come to this You're really killing me you know It isn't just today Oh, oh-oh Is it like today? Eh? Ah Is it like today? Oh, bang Ooh Many years ago He looked out through a glassless window Didn't understand much what he saw
...it's the beginning of the 90's....i'm a young teenager....MTV is actually playing good music....and this song....what a song :-) this one's eternal for me.
I remember watching it in 1988 as an eleven year old when i stayed in Bloomington, Indiana. Way more than 50% of the content was actually decent to very good. I remember Tracey Chapman was on high rotation . I guess things have deteriorated quite dramatically!
While MTV is now worthless, It's 2017, and you can watch almost any video ever released, sitting online or looking at your smart phone, anywhere...advantage 2017
Not really advantage 2017. Now we can see pretty much whatever we want whenever we want, everything is taken for granted. There's no excitement in it any more.
I left it a few days before i wanted to say something and it's this: Karl was such a talented musician and songwriter, whether it was with the Waterboys, writing for others, helping Robbie Williams become a huge solo star or just being a lovely guy he never got the acclaim he warranted. And Karl, this remains the most beautiful song I've ever heard. Sleep well.
I was 15 when I first heard this on the radio back in 1993. It mesmerised me straight away. I managed to tape it off the radio and would play it over and over, I still have the cassette ! For years I never knew who even sung the song. 43 now and it’s still one of my all time favourites, hearing it still takes me back to my teenage years. It’s amazing the effect certain songs can have on emotions and senses.
RIP Karl. I remember this song back in ‘93 when it was on the radio and I was an apprentice mechanic. It was 10 years ago that I heard ship of fools on radio 2 and was blown away. I then went on a world party voyage of discovery. Thanks for the music.
this was the favorite song of my good friend and mentor David that passed away February 25th i'll always miss you and the influence you've had on my life is immeasurable. rest in piece, buddy.
Same, I just found out today he passed! I'm so upset I never got to see him live! A wonderful man and a shame he's gone. The world will never be the same without him.
It was the summer of 1994 and we were 19. Living recless days, so we decided to ride our bikes to a near village, by the sea. Spent the night by the beach, sleeping on the sand, no equipment. This song was playing....Eternal memories♥
I first heard this song going up to the highlands of of Scotland with my best friend in the 90s,it was such a turning point in my life he helped me turn away from the destructive path I was on,now as a middle aged man it always takes me back to that fork in the road,I'm so glad of good friends like him,........we're still best friends but with grey hair now✌
A truly magnificent piece of work. Many others too which are testament to the writing and music from a much missed guy. Fondly remembered early waterboys gigs and just the one solo concert. Thank you for having those memories and musical wonders. Still listening and lovin his music. Thank you Karl.
Really sad news about Karl. I found myself coming back to this song time and time again over the years. This and "She's The One" just nail it for me. I find it criminal that he's never mentioned when "Great" songwriters are discussed. "How did it come to this?...." You won't be forgotten... Rest In Peace.
Beautiful song. The sad news of Karl’s passing has brought me here. This song also reminds me of Steve Wright who also sadly passed too young recently. I remember Steve playing this song a lot on his afternoon show on Radio 1 when I was a teenager. Steve R.I.P. Karl R.I.P. your music lives on for us to enjoy.
I remember the first time I heard this tune. I thought to myself, "I must get this song!". Didn't have a computer, and took me about a month to track it down. And to my delight, the whole album was very good!
I was SHOCKED and saddened to hear that Karl Wallenger of WORLD PARTY has passed on.a founding member of the waterboys,he went solo with "ship of fools" and "how could it come to this" R.I.P Karl.😢
I discovered this song after my spiritual awakening. It popped up randomly in one of my spotify radios. That moment was magical, like something speaking to me through song. Music is eternal, and these people they achieved that level of consciousness and passed it through song, which is timeless and can pass from generation to generation.
He said, "How could it come to this? I'm really worried about living How could it come to this? Yeah, I really want to know about this" Prophetic as hell.
@@TheBigBangggggg what people going to food banks and on zero hour co tracts ?Try again..I Iike Karl Wallinger buy this climate 'crises' and everything else like it is a con
Rest easy, Karl. 19 Oct, 57 - 10 March 2024. You inspired all of us.
So true. 😢
Sad
A great songwriter with a charismatic voice! We love you, Karl! RIP
RIP Karl. One of the most underrated musicians of the 90’s. 😢 This whole album is most excellent!
My favorite from the early 90s. From his first album he sounded like he knew what he was doing!
Played it nonstop.
Agreed 💯!!!! I can listen to these songs all day over and over over. Timeless...
What? NO! When?
@@seanswinton6242 last week mate. Devastated
RIP Karl Wallinger. What a talent. Your lovely songs will live on!
💔💔💔💔
His songs will live on if I have anything to do with it.
Is It Like Today? is the best Beatles song Beatles never wrote.
RIP Karl Wallinger.
Calm the f*ck down.
Karl , thanks for your time , world was a better place having you here mate.
One of the finest tunes of the 1990’s, yet rarely spoken of. Criminally underrated song.
100%!
Agreed
Yes, so true!
One of the greatest songs ever recorded. RIP Karl.
Calm down, dear.
@@user-zf9en2lt4m ...and I thought Michael Winner was dead.
Karl Wallinger. He wanted to be saved from tomorrow and not sail with the ship of fools. Now he has been spared. One of the greats has passed away. I will miss you. Fortunately, I still have some of your groundbreaking music. RIP Karl 🥺
This genius died today. Godspeed Karl!
I just found out and it’s made me incredibly sad
@@me1onhead I just got his right now, cant believe it
@@davidsmith6355 only recently rediscovered “Bang” and became obsessed with his work all over again. Within days of this, he passed away. RIP
Not Genius.
@@user-zf9en2lt4m have another drink and go back to sleep!
RIP Karl, you wrote some truly great songs and looking at the world today, well how could it come to this
RIP Karl. Always loved this song from the moment I heard it in 1993.
Same,hearing it while gazing out on the empty street one relaxed Sunday afternoon in early April that year. Always thought it had a slight late 60s/early 70s hippie vibe to it.
R.I. P. Karl Wallinger. 3/10/24. One of the greatest songwriter/musicians of all.
RIP Karl! Your music will never die.
I wish it wasn't today. RIP Karl, and thank you so much for your wonderful art.
RIP Karl. Some of the best pop songs anyone will ever write.
Me and my son were at the beach dunes watching the sunset, while we played this song on the speaker and both improvised playing drums with sticks and rocks. The ocean, the sun and the wild was ours. And it was one of the best days of my life.
that made my eyes tear up ❤ beautiful
I had this at my dad’s funeral 2 years ago, seemed to fit.
Beautiful. That is life. Such moments. That is what life is about.
And people say the internet is full of hate and negativity. On CZcams, you actually see different things as well. Posts by strangers that are moving.
Beautiful sentiment, beautiful music, RIP Karl Wallinger
I'm sure Karl and the rest of the band would have loved that
A VERY sad day for me, and clearly for his family and fans. Probably the single most influence on my song writing from '93-2004. An underrated genius who mixed the Stones with Minneapolis R&B (Prince). A FANTASTIC producer as well. I hung out with his son at The Roxy in Hollywood one night not knowing it was his son, LOL. Move on laddy. They are going to LOVE wherever you are going now.
Ditto. I'm gutted.
Beatles, Stones and ELO!! And of course Karl!!
The best songs they couldn't write !!......
One of the truly great songs of the 1990's.......criminally underrated.......criminally largely forgotten by a lot of people.........genius lyrics, melody, pacing........beautiful...
I couldn't have told better than you did.
Listen to all off Carl Waringer.
You won't regret it
i guess it would be a 90s song if it came out like on like 89
There were a few songs like this in this lost era of music when the business kept fishing for that right sound to cash in on ( Being Simple by the Judybats is another example I put in this category) until Nirvana and Seattle grunge toppled the market for better or worse
Like jellyfish from the USA as well. Unheard of.
I just heard this song for the first time and I am blown away... how has no one heard this song?? The chord structure, melody, and lyrics are phenomenal... this song needs the love it deserves
The world is missing another genius.
One of the best songwriters. RIP Karl💫
What a joy to rediscover this song 30 years later, and realise that it's still as breathtakong as when I heard it the first time. Wistful, wry, wise, timeless.
Same , heard it on the radio today and was blown away again
RIP Karl. Love this song so much and such a lovely man.
Lovely cheerful song, my beautiful sister loved it. She died 20 years ago and l think I am the only one who remembers how she loved the song
I'm sorry for your loss
I'm sorry for your loss. Thanks to you, now the whole world knows how much your sister loved this song. 💙
No one is truly gone while a part of them remains in peoples minds and hearts. Now for all of time when someone enjoys this brilliant song and reads your comment it will evoke your dear sisters memory
I get it, sorry for your loss .ATB
So sorry
In 1992 my wife and I drove from Perth to Sydney via Darwin in an old Kombi with a dodgy tape player and 2 cassettes. This album was one. It was enough. RIP Karl, you legend
2024, I just found out he died. Thankfully there's his wonderful musical legacy. Rest well, job well done Karl 🌸
Just heard, rest in peace Karl. This song has been in my head for decades, one of the best...
Karl Wallinger is inarguably a genius of a songwriter.
I don't think there's any doubt about his genius.
Pure genius
100% Agreed.
Agreed! 100%
R. I. P. Karl.. We are sailing on now without you and only God knows how we might survive..
Thanks for inspiring so many of us thru your gift..
Belfast Music City Episode 3 we remembered you and played some intros that were inspired by Don't bang the Drum.. The greatest intro of all.
Thankyou Karl for this song, it got me through a bad dark time in my life. I'm honestly in tears writing this. Such an enormous talent. You will be missed 😢
I’m crying with you❤️
@@vanessayumi3834Sad news to learn of Karls passing today, Rest easy old Waterboy 🙏
Rest in peace Karl ❤️. The world has lost a great songwriter
Perfect song, i have never tired of listening to this. Rest In Peace, Karl.
How does this not have more views. Such a beautiful song.
I still can't process it, such an underrated songwriter and musician. RIP Karl Wallinger
I just had goose bumps throughout the entire song - it’s that good.
A beautiful melody. RIP Karl.
What a songwriter so underrated.
So sad today, Karl you were an inspriration to me and my songwriting, and to so many people with your messages of peace, love and understanding. Fly high my friend x
R.I.P. Karl. This song & this album really spoke to me.
Many years ago
He looked out through a glassless window
All that he could see was Babylon
Beautiful green fields and dreams
And learn to measure the stars
But there was a worry in his heart
He said
How could it come to this?
I'm really worried about living
How could it come to this?
Yeah, I really wanna know about this
Is it like today?
Uh, uh-uh
Then there came a day
Moved out 'cross the Mediterranean
Came to rest on isles and the Greek young men
And with their silver beards they laughed
At the unknown of the universe
They could just sit and guess God's name
But they said
How could it come to this?
We're really worried about living
How could it come to this?
Yeah, we really want to know about this
Is it like today?
Oh, oh-oh
Then there followed days of kings
Empires and revolution
Blood just looks the same
When you open the veins
But sometimes it was faith, power or reason as the cornerstone
But the furrowed brow has never left his face
He said
How could it come to this?
We're really living in a landslide
How could it come to this?
Yeah we really wanna know about this
Is it like today?
Oh, oh-oh
Then there came a day
Man packed up, flew off from the planet
He went to the moon (to the moon)
To the moon (to the moon)
Now he's out in space, hey, fixing all the problems
He comes face to face with God
He says
How could it come to this
I'm really worried 'bout my creation
How did it come to this
You're really killing me you know
It isn't just today
Oh, oh-oh
Is it like today?
Eh? Ah
Is it like today?
Oh, bang
Ooh
Many years ago
He looked out through a glassless window
Didn't understand much what he saw
Living in a landslide,then,or so it seemed. Living in a landslide now.
Who are listening World Party in Covid 19 time 2020 ??
amo esta canción ayer ahora y siempre
@@ignatiusreilly2998 I am listening to them. Magic.
I am .big fan from the nineties
Be silent
yeah mon!
RIP Karl, this is magical, picked me up when I needed it.
The pre chorus harmonies are gorgeous ear candy. Karl wrote his best songs with confidence, assuredness and a clear vision.
...it's the beginning of the 90's....i'm a young teenager....MTV is actually playing good music....and this song....what a song :-) this one's eternal for me.
Are you implying MTV only plays vile and pernicious pornographic trash these days?
Oliver McDonnell
yes...
I remember watching it in 1988 as an eleven year old when i stayed in Bloomington, Indiana. Way more than 50% of the content was actually decent to very good. I remember Tracey Chapman was on high rotation . I guess things have deteriorated quite dramatically!
While MTV is now worthless, It's 2017, and you can watch almost any video ever released, sitting online or looking at your smart phone, anywhere...advantage 2017
Not really advantage 2017. Now we can see pretty much whatever we want whenever we want, everything is taken for granted. There's no excitement in it any more.
😥 will always be in my heart and your songs will always ring truths in my head
This lyrics still hits the world.
What a great song with fantastic lyrics that only someone special like Karl could write, Condolences to all who knew and loved him
I left it a few days before i wanted to say something and it's this: Karl was such a talented musician and songwriter, whether it was with the Waterboys, writing for others, helping Robbie Williams become a huge solo star or just being a lovely guy he never got the acclaim he warranted.
And Karl, this remains the most beautiful song I've ever heard.
Sleep well.
I was 15 when I first heard this on the radio back in 1993. It mesmerised me straight away. I managed to tape it off the radio and would play it over and over, I still have the cassette ! For years I never knew who even sung the song. 43 now and it’s still one of my all time favourites, hearing it still takes me back to my teenage years. It’s amazing the effect certain songs can have on emotions and senses.
Same here
@@janaschwarz4095did you record it?
Tell that God he produced an angel in you. R.I.P.
Timeless. Man, I love World Party. Their music just gets better with age.
You changed. Track plays the same.
I cannot agree more
I agree
A great band with a message. In a box.
Very appropriate post-2016
RIP Karl. I remember this song back in ‘93 when it was on the radio and I was an apprentice mechanic. It was 10 years ago that I heard ship of fools on radio 2 and was blown away. I then went on a world party voyage of discovery. Thanks for the music.
Looking back from 2024, how could it come to this?
this was the favorite song of my good friend and mentor David that passed away February 25th
i'll always miss you and the influence you've had on my life is immeasurable. rest in piece, buddy.
Take it easy, Karl! We'll miss you.
A classic . Thank you Karl .
It has been a long time since I gasped at a celebrity passing. Thank you for allowing me to find you before anyone else. ❤
I'm gonna blast this song on our holiday in Greece next month!
Perfect! 👏
I wish you rainbows, Karl.
Thanks for the joy you gave.
I still like that kind of music, even in 2024...rust in peace...
RIP Karl, criminally underrated British songwriter incredible contribution to music and an incredible loss
RIP Karl and thank you for your divine music 🙏 💙🎼🎸✍️
R.i.p karl! We love you!
Such a gorgeous little song. Karl is a phenomenal songwriter.
Absolutely gutted! He was so inspirational for me in my twenties but sadly never got to see him live. As Blackadder would say. BUGGER!
Same, I just found out today he passed! I'm so upset I never got to see him live! A wonderful man and a shame he's gone. The world will never be the same without him.
RIP KARL. Thanks for the music.
It was the summer of 1994 and we were 19. Living recless days, so we decided to ride our bikes to a near village, by the sea. Spent the night by the beach, sleeping on the sand, no equipment. This song was playing....Eternal memories♥
How could it come to this. RIP Karl
💉💉💉
I hope Karl is up there in deep conversation with all the great philosophers. RIP and thank you for the songs. You are missed. 😢
I first heard this song going up to the highlands of of Scotland with my best friend in the 90s,it was such a turning point in my life he helped me turn away from the destructive path I was on,now as a middle aged man it always takes me back to that fork in the road,I'm so glad of good friends like him,........we're still best friends but with grey hair now✌
best place to do it , saved so many pppl with its beauty
Awesome dude.
Stories like this is why I’m so glad to exist❤️
Imsoojelly
One of my favourite World Party songs in my collection. The Worlds going to miss you Karl. RIP
Sing with the Angels now, Karl😢
RIP Karl....goddamnit man, you'll be sorely missed!! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Absolutely gutted... 😢😢😢 RIP Karl
Such a true song. Afterwards I play PRAYING FOR TIME. GEORGE MICHAEL
In that rarified atmosphere of "perfect pop-rock songs"...
A truly magnificent piece of work. Many others too which are testament to the writing and music from a much missed guy. Fondly remembered early waterboys gigs and just the one solo concert. Thank you for having those memories and musical wonders. Still listening and lovin his music. Thank you Karl.
What can I say that hasn't been said already...Thank you Karl..Brilliant Man!!
Really sad news about Karl. I found myself coming back to this song time and time again over the years. This and "She's The One" just nail it for me. I find it criminal that he's never mentioned when "Great" songwriters are discussed. "How did it come to this?...." You won't be forgotten... Rest In Peace.
So long, Karl, you freakin’ genius, and thank you for the music. 🙏
Waterboys/World Party -- the Hollies/CSNY for my generation. RIP, Mr. Wallinger...
Such an underrated band and often overlooked. I really dig them so much
Dig?
@@peternagy-im4beold slang for enjoy.
Pretty timeless. I regret not stumbling onto them earlier.
Beautiful song. The sad news of Karl’s passing has brought me here. This song also reminds me of Steve Wright who also sadly passed too young recently. I remember Steve playing this song a lot on his afternoon show on Radio 1 when I was a teenager. Steve R.I.P. Karl R.I.P. your music lives on for us to enjoy.
RIP Mr. Karl Wallinger you will be missed 😢
Karl, you are a musical genius. I've loved your songs for 25 years.
90s played awesome music. I was in my 20s. I'm 52 now
Must admit i prefered the 80s, but my god, what a banging tune from world party. Songs of this calibre do the 90s proud.❤💯👍
I hold this song in such high regard that whenever I want to remember who I am I come back here.
Amazing comment :)
Karl, so many great songs. In a parallel universe you would have been acclaimed for bringing so much joy and craft to songwriting.❤
Karl was a phenomenal talent who has inspired countless musicians and listeners.
I remember the first time I heard this tune. I thought to myself, "I must get this song!". Didn't have a computer, and took me about a month to track it down. And to my delight, the whole album was very good!
Listening in July, 2024 😊
A very beautiful song and sadly more poignant than it was a few days ago...
30 years of Wallinger post-Waterboys...such an immense talent.
The Best pop rock song of 1993
RIP Karl Wallinger. This is a bona fide classic.
A truly magical, wonderful piece of music.
I was SHOCKED and saddened to hear that Karl Wallenger of WORLD PARTY has passed on.a founding member of the waterboys,he went solo with "ship of fools" and "how could it come to this" R.I.P Karl.😢
I discovered this song after my spiritual awakening. It popped up randomly in one of my spotify radios. That moment was magical, like something speaking to me through song. Music is eternal, and these people they achieved that level of consciousness and passed it through song, which is timeless and can pass from generation to generation.
Same here, my friend.
RIP Karl. His spirit was as beautiful as his music.. So much talent. I am still weeping.
He said, "How could it come to this?
I'm really worried about living
How could it come to this?
Yeah, I really want to know about this"
Prophetic as hell.
Because we ALL are too greedy. Simple as that.
@@TheBigBangggggg what people going to food banks and on zero hour co tracts ?Try again..I Iike Karl Wallinger buy this climate 'crises' and everything else like it is a con
@@modernchampionmusic81 If these people were luckier in life they would be just like you and me. So we ALL are too greedy.
The most perfect song. Timeless