The Stranglers - And If You Should See Dave... (Official Video)
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- čas přidán 11. 05. 2021
- The new single out 14th May 2021: slinky.to/StranglersAndIfYouS...
Lyrics:
And if you should see Dave
Say hello
And if you should see Dave
Say hello
I was meant to meet him here
Before the great beyond
And if you should see my friend
Say hello
And if you should see my friend
Say hello
I was meant to meet him soon
In that great saloon
How does it feel to be left
In mid conversation no less
And things that should have been said
Now left as eternal regret
Eternal regret
He didn’t fear death
Because he knew death was on his rounds
But no one told him, I was waiting
With a glass at the bar
It would be nice to say hello
This is where your solo would go
If you should see Dave
vevo.ly/j020ma - Hudba
Back in the early 1980’s I found myself standing next to Dave in a queue at Woolworths in St Ives in Cambridgeshire , I was so thrilled when he said hello to me . Years later I spent some time talking to him in his pub at Somersham , he was just the nicest man you could meet , so down to earth and ordinary , a total legend and musical genius .
Nice mate, you were lucky
I saw The Stranglers live at the Corn Exchange in Cambridge.
I had also seen them just three days earlier in Leamington but as I was going to Norfolk that Friday and saw they were in Cambridge that same evening, I stopped off then continues my journey once the gig had finished.
A real ‘rock & roll attitude’ like the Pogues singing in a pub, or in the 60s many rockers would play in pubs after a concert or between two tours (Hendrix, Clapton, Winter, etc....).
Or Hubert Félix Thiéfaine, who take some friends of me in his car and then bought them a drink in a bar.
Not like today's ‘celebrities’ who try to fart higher than their arses!
Dave at Woolworths. How good was that!
Woolies wow, yeah I remember.? 👍🆘💯🤩 NICE ONE DAVE🙏
A sad day when the great Dave Greenfield passed away. This song is a fitting tribute to him.
Word, we will not hear is like again for a good while
so strange , I was at school with the man.
no lies, cos why would lie about something so trivial., he was as daft as the rest of us.
it ain't no claim to fame, I just saying. vand we all brought his poxy albums, cos he was alright.
Nothing is. Youll be remembered.
"This is where your solo would go" - pure class.
Brilliant work gentlemen I shed more than 96 tears listening to that a fitting tribute to the coolest moustache in music 💙🙏🌈
Exactly what I thought - great tribute
Its brilliant, what a tribute
Amen!
Nice touch and great tribute to the OG keyboard warrior
Great attention to detail, keyboards, shoulder bag, pilots jacket, ‘rats rally’ down in the sewer, various music clubs and the drink on the bar. Nicely done wonderful heartfelt credit to a wonderfully talented musician and composer, sadly missed. Fly straight Dave!
I don't have better words... so I keep silent.
If you see dave tell him don't bring Harry. Nice track. Proper pop music
You said it. The line, 'this is where your solo should go', choked me up a bit. Great musical eulogy.
R.i.p dave. Never forget you, you gave me the best years.
top job. great.
The Stranglers have been the soundtrack to my 57 years on the planet. Devestated when Dave left us. A heart broken lifelong fan, seen em age 14 at Southampton Gaumont and lost time how many concerts since then. Sadly missed maestro, rip guvnor of the keys. What a song, so many nods to times past, see you all in 2022 on tour.
I think the greatest wink to Dave in this, is her perfect haircut.
I thought I was the only one who noticed.
Spot on!
That's a brave song and a fitting tribute. Never thought The Stranglers would bring a tear to the eye.
Their song La Folie, once did for me.
@@imogenimeson664 When I found out what 5 Minutes was about I came close . If you don't know it's about a friend of JJ who was gangraped & he was only 5 minutes away .
There's plenty of Stranglers songs that make me cry!!
Many a time ..ffs
An ace musician who gave the stranglers there signature sound. They sure did broke the mould when they made Dave. Such a creative talent. He'll be up there jamming with Keith Emerson, Jon Lord in heavens auditorium r.i.p
I first listened to the Stranglers in 1982 aged 11 taping the top 40 on the BBC, European Female mesmerised me and here am again 40+ years later listening to another brilliant track to go with all those before and after. If there's a better tribute track I've not heard it. It's so poignant and immediately takes me back to where and when I first heard it and *always* leaves a tear in my eye. From 1 Dave Green to another (ish) - you & the band left a legacy that few others have come anywhere near.
RIP Dave
an amazing song. For 47 years The Stranglers have always been spot on.
Bless ya Dave... gone 4 years today 😢.
I'll be raising a glass to you at the Hope & Anchor on Sunday. 💔cheers 🍻
Probably the greatest band thre has ever been R. I . P dave Greenfield
At 58 and having had lots of loss as many will have had at this age, I really did feel so sad at Dave’s passing. It was like losing another family member. You lot (The Stranglers) got me through some tough times when I was a teenager. Thank you, and thanks to Dave.
And that is definitely Hugh at 1.43 (middle 8) A lovely touch.
There with you,
Beautiful song...
Well that is bloody wonderful.
He was my musical hero...Sadly missed and what an amazing song..Will definitely say hello when I meet up with him...
If you've ever thought you'd spotted someone in the street who'd passed....this will resonate with you
A beautiful tribute
Wonderful song
A lovely tribute to Mr Greenfield. Beautiful song.
That's a long way from Peaches, Hanging Round & La Folie. I've walked all of it. This track is more bookend. No More Heroes anymore. Thanks guys, you've been here for me almost all my life. Merci, au revoir, thank you & bon nuit!
So you’re not familiar with the album Dark Matters then. Your loss.
Whenever I hear “this is where you’re solo should go” I hear a different one in my head. It’s always Dave. What a great tribute to a great musician. We won’t forget
This song is so moving and perfectly conjures up the loss of a friend. Great references to The Stranglers also throughout the video. Still find the passing of Dave as sad today as when I first heard heard the news. R. I. P DG.
Love it.Dont see why people feel the need to put a thumbs down for a tribute to Dave.Disrespectful.If you don't like it just scroll on.
Precisely! What's their deal?
@@Katehowe3010 They just don't understand it. We do and that's all that matters.
I just can't get over how good this song is. I haven't heard anything as good as this for a very, very long time.
As for the part where it says 'This is where your solo would go', you expect it to happen ... but it doesn't. We just imagine it in our minds.
Well said, Jonathan, I think it's a great tribute and song, Dave would definitely have added one of his classic keyboard solos to it :) . Here's a nice tribute to Dave on CZcams from another keyboard player: czcams.com/video/igdFYY8EEfw/video.html
Probably hating it because it's not Hugh on guitar.Probably still wearing flares too
@@fluffyandtj I believe that those who gave the thumbs down just chanced upon the video, and possess an awful taste in music! Surely no real fan could be so dismissive of Dave's legacy.
Beautiful song, lovely video... Great tribute to dear Dave. I can't believe that l cry everytime l listen to this song.
🖤💔 Fly straight Dave.
Your not on your own when you say it brings a tear believe me mate it's very far from it and they seem to have got it just right with this song. I don't believe in any afterlife but if I'm wrong then I'm sure that dave Greenfield will appreciate it too.
A wonderful and beautifully moving nod to one of the greatest keyboardists to have graced our ears. I am always mesmerised when listing to his musical wizardry. Gone but not forgotten... fly straight Dave Greenfield.
Wonderful tribute! Love the line "this is where your solo would go".... perfect.
Not only would I say hello but I would thank you Dave for making the music that defined my youth. R.I.P big man
Wonderful song. Been a fan since 1977. Bon voyage, Dave🙏🏼
As a life long Stranglers fan, this if FAB, fitting and so Dave. Heart felt...
Iv been a stranglers fan since I was 13 am now 52 and I love the new songs I will miss Dave Greenfield alot. The video is fantastic and beautiful song.
keyboard on a back seat 🎹
beautiful song !!
Well done JJ. What a tribute. Heartwrenching without being cheesy, and stands in its own right as a lovely song even if you don't know what it's about.
very nice tribute song i didnt cry for my mum but when dave died i cryed for him i see you latter dave thank you for the music and jj and baz great job on the last album
A beautiful, masterful creation, birthed from the band's love for Dave.
This really is a lovely song, and a fitting tribute to a musical genius. R.I.P., Mr. Greenfield!
Love the references throughout the video. Beautiful song and tribute to the man. Fly straight Dave🖤
A lovely song, I'm sure he would have loved it.
Years and Tears to the eye.!..Touched...
Just lovely… many great memories
Beautiful. That's brought a tear to the eye. RIP Dave.
What a great Stranglers track, very befitting of a great musician and character.
A beautiful song, with that hint of C&W that sometimes sneaks into Stranglers songs. Poignant and tear jerking and always makes me think of a sorely missed relative who died just a few days after Dave.
Dave, if you see Noah, say hello from me
Beautiful song,Dave Greenfield RIP.❤🇬🇧
Great song, and the video is magnificent. Beautiful way to pay respect to Dave and his legacy.
You were always a true gent, glad to have known you. R.I.P Dave
Simply beautiful.
Nice one guys. Fitting tribute. ‘This is where your solo would go’ - spot on.
Crying
RIP my friend
Great song in memory of the great Dave .
Love love this!! It sounds like old stranglers..definitely buying their new album.
Dave's only a song away. It would just be a shame if you end up seeing him too soon.
Well this is gorgeous and I'm so happy I got to hear it the day it was uploaded! A year and a week ago we lost one of the best keyboard players of all time. I've been a Strangler fan since I was a young'on and my mum before me. She would of listen to them in the 70's and me in the 90's. Thank you for all the tunes Dave, Golden Brown is my favorite to play on the Ukulele! RIP Mr Greenfield.
What better way to say goodbye. Lucky loved and people who cared.
I am very much in love with this guy named Dave, we were dating but things were not working out for us. A couple of days ago we decided to not see or speak to each other for a while and my heart hurts. We made a lot of plans, he made a lot of promises that didn't happen. Then The Stranglers release this song and even though it is an amazing tribute to Dave Greenfield, it is a coincidence that is hard to ignore. So if anyone sees Dave, say hello from me
Are you speaking now?, don't live the rest of your life with regret.
I saw Dave in Belgrade
Done
I know some Daves
Dave may not be seen, but he can be heard forever more and remain with us through his unique keyboard wizardry. A master of his art and an amazing human being.
Aside from the song this is a tremendous film accompaniment. Whoever you are. Kudos to you my friend.
Shoulder bag Dave. So sad. Beautiful song.
The shoulder bag is part of the symbolism?
@@ShiceSquad I understand he was never without a shoulder bag. Not sure if anyone ever knew what he kept in it - part of the mystique of the great man! I met him once and he was a lovely bloke.
@@ianpickering4020 Thanks for clarifying. I must admit, I only know Dave from the music, never heard much about his personal life, he seems to be the most reclusive Strangler, hardly ever appearing in interviews and rarely photographed on his own.
Hand's down the best song I've heard in donkeys years I can't say much more than that. Fly straight with perfection wow it's a brilliant tribute.
Nice Raven reference my man
His Genius will live on!
We'll all see him one day and hopefully we'll say hello!
Beautiful, beautiful song!
Dave is, and shall always be, the man.
So sad beautiful song thank you for all the years of great records and concerts i was seventeen when i first saw them I’m now sixty I’m gutted but I’m going to brixton i have to go i lost count years ago how many times I have seen the stranglers thank you for all great nights
Superb songwriting from a very, very classy team.
The more I hear this track the more I love it. The stranglers totally under valued.
A great tribute. RIP Dave.
Dave you were and still are a legend, I shall retrace these same steps next week when I'm in LA, I'm sure with many tears. RIP Dave, fly straight
Nice one Vadim! You did an awesome film for this amazing song.
And the producing team :) we worked hard too
Just brilliant. Lovely clever video.
Absolutely beautiful.
What a luxurious farewell to a friend. I'll second that emotion.… 🥲🎹🎶🖤
A conspicuous place where "your solo would go."
I gave up on The Stranglers when Hugh left, but to my ears this sounds like the original line up, albeit minus a soothing piano! RIP Dave Greenfield, hope to see you in the hereafter. 🙏
I know that Hugh was so obviously a major part of The Stranglers that his leaving was hard to take, but I think they moved on well to say the least despite this.
@@iwanwilliams8762 I don't disagree when you say they moved on, and i admit to being ignorant to their post Cornwell work, but after hearing this single, and reading reviews of the new album being their best without him, i will be purchasing 'Giants' this week!
@@Katehowe3010
'Giants' is great album I reckon. It covers all of 'The Stranglers' styles from over the decades and with a bunch of new original songs.
Goosebumps. Great song!
Listening to this and exactly that,goosebumps
Brilliant 😢
I love everything about this band. Been a fan since 1977.
Some truly lovely moments in the video, adds to an already excellent tribute
What a brilliant tribute and brilliant song for Dave - leaves a lump in the throat, all fans miss him, a true legend and gentleman by all accounts.
So, so beautiful. Well done everyone!!
Wow...that's genuiely a brilliant song... brought so many great memories.. Dave.. I cried buckets.
It has that airy thing that the stranglers were able to produce from time to time.
Great tribute blown away by it tbh - lump in throat!
Nice, touching video. I recognize all the locations, particularly on Ocean Blvd in Long Beach, my adopted home after Bradford, Yorkshire.
You swapped Ocean blvd for Bradford?!! Are you mad!!?
Thanks For All You Gave Us..Gone But Definitely Not Forgotten..R.I.P.
Leaving the wonderful Dave to one side ,if we may Dave 🙏,this song is wonderful. Very British and melodic with lovely typical Stranglers details .
Then take its meaning and its a fantastic tip of the cap
Love this song...what a fiitting tribute to your friend Dave...met you guys in Lisbon years ago...always been an authentic band.
Fantastic tribute to Dave.
This song
look like him .
RIP Dave.All the fans never forget you
REST WELL DAVE.NEVER FORGET YOU AND YOUR SPECIAL SOUND,SO WE ARE PRETTY SURE THAT WE ARE GOING TO SEE YOU AROUND ALWAYS.🥂🌷
Such a beautiful tribute! We love and miss you Dave 🖤
Love it with some great nods to the much missed Dave G.
Wow wow wow. I lived in LA/Santa Monica last 20 years until late last year and been a Stranglers fan since 1977. Saw the band last time they were here in LA at The Regent Theater. One of last things I did before leaving LA was standing by the Santa Monica pier like that and God I loved Sunset Strip. Tearjerker. Thanks Dave and thanks JJ
It’s Brighton England where Dave was from piers and all
@@stevebell532 always thought the band was from Guilford 👍
Dave born in Brighton….Jj Notting Hill..Hugh brought up in Kentish Town Jet Ilford Essex….The stranglers based in Guildford in the early days
The mothership took him back...that all. * has some one been cutting onions?*
And me, he was my hero RIP Dave xxxxxxxxx
Still brings a tear to my eye❤
Awesome he would have loved it
Beautiful song and brilliant video.
My heart sank when I heard this last year. It was over forty years ago when I first heard the Stranglers and was mesmerised by Dave's hands on the keys. So we'll thought out and constructed yet they flew like a fan on a flywheel. Such a great talent and such a loss. A beautiful tribute to him in all ways by this timeless band whose humor I admire above all.
Best band ever!!!!!!!!!!
love to JJ and Baz and families. Dave? Legend. Cheers from Adelaide
Great song, thanky you so very much
First saw these guys back in 1980 and have loved them ever since . RIP Dave Greenfield .
Beautiful tribute. Love it but makes me feel sad too. RIP Dave.