Had not realised how good they were . Lost my wife 27 months ago and started to listen to her music , on vinyl as well . How I wish I could listen to this good stuff with her now. Janet was just 58 , we met and fell in love as kids . 32 wonderful year's. Just thought I'd update this , it's 5 years 3 month's since Janet died. I'm still listening to her music . Thank you all for your help and kindness , I still miss the love of my life. Please tell your wives , husbands , partners every day, that you love them . I did not . I regret that .
If you lived through the 80's you can tell almost every single one of Icehouse's influences. They put them all together so perfectly. This was one of my fav 80's songs. I wasted all my batteries on my walkman rewinding this and playing it again. If you get this, congratulations, you lived through the 80's too. :D
15 years old. 1985. My first live gig. Snogging in the corner with my first girlfriend. I can still remember the feeling even though it seems like a million years ago.
Stephen Crump: I was born in 1967. You are so right. The 80's are unforgettable. I'm so proud and happy, that I was a part of this decade. Sometimes I wish I could go back with a time machine.
Australian bands are such a rare commodity now days but back in the 1980's, there were quite alot of them and they all had an impact in one way or another. They will be long remembered here after but it wasn't just the music but the life style, the timeline, the era and that it was mixed with the 1980's and lastly it was in Australia etc. I was almost fortunate enough to be a kid back then and how I wish I could be an adult back then...As the song goes "Not matter how hard you try?! It won't (the 1980's) come your way again (ever again)."
I'm lucky enough to have seen Icehouse along with the Beat supporting Bowie at Milton Keynes bowl 4.7.83 " Serious Moonlight Tour" . Magical simply Magical. XXX.
I'm sure i have commented on this song a handful of times, but tonight I want to mention the quality of the songs nuances, you know the tiny hidden sounds casual listeners may not notice, well Icehouse did them wonderfully as was the postpunk/New wave style.. many bands of what is probably rock greatest and most diverse Genre wereoften Absolute Masters at the nuances.. LOVE! and RESPECT! for all..
I try to explain to my daughter how amazing the 80s we're, it was a unique special time. I feel sorry for people born after the 80s because they missed such a amazing decade. miss the 80s so very much. Now there is to much hatred, violence,war,self obsessed people.
I lived through the 80's and recall things such as the daily threat of Nuclear war with Russia, the Aids epidemic, the Iran-Iraq war, Falklands war (to name a few wars of many during that decade), terrorist acts such as Lockerbie, 1984 anti-Sikh riots (again, to name a few of many during that decade), Reaganomics, 1980 Miami riots ( to name a few of many that decade), Mt St. Helens eruption, US Drought of 1988, El Niño (many of endless disasters during that era), violent individuals such as Jeffrey Dahmer, Richard Ramirez, as well as hate crimes by Joseph Christopher not to mention that the 80's was a self obsessed ME generation.....your memory must be faded..
Dianna The 90s was the start of todays world. You had the 1992 LA race riots. Schools started to employ security cameras and metal detectors after that. The Unabomber. The 1993 World Trade Center bombings (the original 9/11). The worst domestic terror incident in US history (1995 Oklahoma City bombings). The Waco shootings. The Columbine massacre in 1999. The violent crime in New York city peaked in the early 1990s. The AIDS crisis turned into an global epidemic in the 90s. The Bosnian genocide. The Rwandan genocide. Millions of actual deaths. The OJ Simpson media circus. The Gulf War and CNN’s live exclusive of it inside Iraq. The words “fellatio” and “President of the United States” in the same sentence on prime time TV. The death of Princess Diana by an unscrupulous media. Raunch culture. Jerry Springer and all the sleaze you can poke a stick at. The 80s ended the Cold War in peaceful revolutions. People had hope, respect and honest communication. We are now ruled by an evil cabal that hates the 80s. That includes you.
It's one of the most creative and artistic periods in musical time, the atmosphere in songs like these was brilliantly executed and the lyrics poignant. Sadly there's very little like this today that sees the light of day in commercial stations...
Nothing today comes close to this classic 80s music.. I would go back in a heart beat. When you were famous because you were actually talented.... One of the sexiest vocal lines in history... "Hey, little giiiirl." shivers!
I love everything about this song. I was a big New Romantic/Japan/Roxy Music fan and this was a great song in its own right. Takes me back and I love it more as time goes,
What do you think the lyrics mean? Does he really, as I suspected even before I resaw the video (after re-listening my old singles), imply that all she does for herself is futile vanity and after she, inevitably, will have come to her (well deserved) fall, she will have nowhere to run to, as even he won't touch the soiled dove? Ah, no! Don't answer that, I prefer to remain ambiguous at least with such a beloved song!
Australian rock band, formed as Flowers in Sydney in 1977, featuring the legendary bass player Guy Pratt who went on to play with Pink Floyd! what a digression, still an absolutely brilliant musician all the same. Thanks Guys still love this track so much - Gatters
This tune is awesome. It had a big effect on me when I was younger (and I never saw the video until now!: Summer in the countryside, heat on your skin and your loved one by your side. Perfect!
We ARE lucky - in our world now, we can all log on to youtube and have all these great memories and sounds and talent and emotions at the click of a button and share them with people too - 40 years ago it was much more difficult to appreciate the past and get a perspective on the present. I LOVE this song!!
Not to mention even further back we queued up to buy some new single record and we hardly even knew how they looked, much less any details about them artists ;p No internet, where i grew up magazines didnt exist, we loved hem for the bloddy goddam fantastic MUSIC ;p
As a teen I loved the rhythm of this hit, now I enjoy the melancholy of both the song and the video. Funny how the 80s best songs managed to be both upbeat and soft-spoken.
My mum used to tear through the streets in an old blue Triumph sports car with the roof down with this on full blast at 8.30 in the morning on her way to work. No-one objected
Such a great pop song sounding so fresh after all these years.I`m so glad I was young in the 80`s as we grew up listening to some excellent music. Here is to misspent youth,I salute you ;)
4,500, 000 views for an Aussie band is bloody awesome. I guess everyone knows how good they are. One of the best bands to ever come out of Australia, and Iva is a talent you rarely see. Icehouse at their best here........
They don´t make this kinda music anymore. Danceable, synthesised, a great melody, great singing voice without processing it. Just a great track from A to Z
They still do. Look up NEW RETRO WAVE's channel here on YT. Lots of new bands making these gems... Some have been around for a long time. You're welcome. :)
Heard for the first time tonight. Born 1981, not sure how I have missed this total tune. Love it BRING BACK THE 80S!!!!! The 80s were definitely quite something.
Had not realised how good they were . Lost my wife 27 months ago and started to listen to her music , on vinyl as well . How I wish I could listen to this good stuff with her now. Janet was just 58 , we met and fell in love as kids . 32 wonderful year's. Just thought I'd update this , it's 5 years 3 month's since Janet died. I'm still listening to her music . Thank you all for your help and kindness , I still miss the love of my life. Please tell your wives , husbands , partners every day, that you love them . I did not . I regret that .
Maybe she's listening with you x
THAT SHE IS,MAY SHE REST IN PEACE.
Respect to you....🤘
She had great taste in music x
💕
If you lived through the 80's you can tell almost every single one of Icehouse's influences. They put them all together so perfectly. This was one of my fav 80's songs. I wasted all my batteries on my walkman rewinding this and playing it again. If you get this, congratulations, you lived through the 80's too. :D
It was the second single I bought in my life. And I bought it for the woodknock sounds...
❤🌹❤✌
DAVID BOWIE SAID OF ICEHOUSE ....VOICE OF LIQUID GOLD !! WHO AGREES ?? STUNNING XX
totaly agree 👍 what a tuuune 🏆
+marguerite mulcahy A praise from the Master is the best recommendation!
marguerite mulcahy if david bowie said it then its gotta be true
Australia's Bowie
If David bowie said wot???????
BRING BACK THE 80S!!!!!
Heard for the first time tonight. Born 1981, not sure how I have missed this total tune. Love it
Probably missed it because you were a 1 year old when it came out.
Absolute Australian Classic ... thanks to my year 9 english teacher for educating me about Ice House... thanks Julie Eggleton.. xx
15 years old. 1985. My first live gig. Snogging in the corner with my first girlfriend. I can still remember the feeling even though it seems like a million years ago.
Hey little girl! Loving the old tunes!!
POSITIVELY EXCEPTIONAL even now! I am 67. True artist.
The 80s were definitely quite something.
The best Australian rock band of the 80's
Australia maybe a long long way away..but their music from bands like this travel the globe and give us what we need...Thank you...XX
As an Australian it's not far away for me 😉
So beautiful❤
I love 80' and New Wave❤
Great to hear this music. I'm from australia, now living in Florida. Bringa back great memories. Thank you for that.
Just seen these guys live 😁 well worth the 10 year wait!! Had my partner in tears singing this to her 😊 definitely a memory we'll never ever forget.
Probably one of the best songs from the 80's
The light that burns twice as bright
burns half as long.
God bless you, Paul
Still as good as the first time I heard it in the 80's
Krieg immer noch ne Gänsehaut bei dem Lied. Hatte 1982 die Maxi, und mit meiner ersten Freundin dazu " geschmust"..😍😎
Nothing today comes close to this classic 80s music.. I would go back in a heart beat.
Stephen Crump: I was born in 1967. You are so right. The 80's are unforgettable. I'm so proud and happy, that I was a part of this decade. Sometimes I wish I could go back with a time machine.
Stefan Alt me too 😎
Sweeping statement.
70s was amazing.
One of the greatest! I love this.
Australian bands are such a rare commodity now days but back in the 1980's, there were quite alot of them and they all had an impact in one way or another. They will be long remembered here after but it wasn't just the music but the life style, the timeline, the era and that it was mixed with the 1980's and lastly it was in Australia etc. I was almost fortunate enough to be a kid back then and how I wish I could be an adult back then...As the song goes "Not matter how hard you try?! It won't (the 1980's) come your way again (ever again)."
One Word WOW!!! 😻Absolute 80's Gem 👌👌👌love love love 💋💋💋80's Forever Be in my heart 🤗
never get sick of listening to this
Great feelgood song ! The song just popped up in my head - almost 25 years after I`ve heard it last time.
I'm lucky enough to have seen Icehouse along with the Beat supporting Bowie at Milton Keynes bowl 4.7.83 " Serious Moonlight Tour" .
Magical simply Magical. XXX.
nothing compares to the 80's what a song what an era!!!
When I met my girl friend in 1982...song playing in all radio stations. Wow so many years ago --- We are together now!!
Another timeless 80's tune, fantastic! 🎼🎶🎵
CZcams is the closest thing we have to a time machine.
Great in it!!
Definitely one of my favourite 80s tracks. I can listen to this one over and over again.
I'm sure i have commented on this song a handful of times, but tonight I want to mention the quality of the songs nuances, you know the tiny hidden sounds casual listeners may not notice, well Icehouse did them wonderfully as was the postpunk/New wave style.. many bands of what is probably rock greatest and most diverse Genre wereoften Absolute Masters at the nuances.. LOVE! and RESPECT! for all..
TalkTalk are very similar in that regards.
I try to explain to my daughter how amazing the 80s we're, it was a unique special time. I feel sorry for people born after the 80s because they missed such a amazing decade. miss the 80s so very much. Now there is to much hatred, violence,war,self obsessed people.
I lived through the 80's and recall things such as the daily threat of Nuclear war with Russia, the Aids epidemic, the Iran-Iraq war, Falklands war (to name a few wars of many during that decade), terrorist acts such as Lockerbie, 1984 anti-Sikh riots (again, to name a few of many during that decade), Reaganomics, 1980 Miami riots ( to name a few of many that decade), Mt St. Helens eruption, US Drought of 1988, El Niño (many of endless disasters during that era), violent individuals such as Jeffrey Dahmer, Richard Ramirez, as well as hate crimes by Joseph Christopher not to mention that the 80's was a self obsessed ME generation.....your memory must be faded..
@pete knicks For me would have to be The Verve - Bitter Sweet Symphony
Dianna The 90s was the start of todays world. You had the 1992 LA race riots. Schools started to employ security cameras and metal detectors after that. The Unabomber. The 1993 World Trade Center bombings (the original 9/11). The worst domestic terror incident in US history (1995 Oklahoma City bombings). The Waco shootings. The Columbine massacre in 1999. The violent crime in New York city peaked in the early 1990s. The AIDS crisis turned into an global epidemic in the 90s. The Bosnian genocide. The Rwandan genocide. Millions of actual deaths. The OJ Simpson media circus. The Gulf War and CNN’s live exclusive of it inside Iraq. The words “fellatio” and “President of the United States” in the same sentence on prime time TV. The death of Princess Diana by an unscrupulous media. Raunch culture. Jerry Springer and all the sleaze you can poke a stick at. The 80s ended the Cold War in peaceful revolutions. People had hope, respect and honest communication. We are now ruled by an evil cabal that hates the 80s. That includes you.
Yes, man.
Especially selfobsession!
You have told the truth brother,much respect to you
The 80's was a short and intense era of wonderful, creative, eccentric, artistic and overall well composed music.
Sublime 80's perfection
It's one of the most creative and artistic periods in musical time, the atmosphere in songs like these was brilliantly executed and the lyrics poignant. Sadly there's very little like this today that sees the light of day in commercial stations...
Fantastic tune !!!!! I Love it.Our best years !!!
Nothing today comes close to this classic 80s music.. I would go back in a heart beat.
When you were famous because you were actually talented....
One of the sexiest vocal lines in history... "Hey, little giiiirl." shivers!
A MASTERPIECE 🎶
I love everything about this song. I was a big New Romantic/Japan/Roxy Music fan and this was a great song in its own right. Takes me back and I love it more as time goes,
Icehouse , somewhere between Roxy Music and Japan.
Honestly, was there any better time than the 80's ?? . .
Best music and best time ❤❤❤❤
Great singer ... atmospheric music. Luv it
This song still sends shivers down my spine after over 30 years, it's truly beautiful. And who wasn't in love with Iva Davies?!!
What do you think the lyrics mean? Does he really, as I suspected even before I resaw the video (after re-listening my old singles), imply that all she does for herself is futile vanity and after she, inevitably, will have come to her (well deserved) fall, she will have nowhere to run to, as even he won't touch the soiled dove?
Ah, no! Don't answer that, I prefer to remain ambiguous at least with such a beloved song!
Australian rock band, formed as Flowers in Sydney in 1977, featuring the legendary bass player Guy Pratt who went on to play with Pink Floyd! what a digression, still an absolutely brilliant musician all the same. Thanks Guys still love this track so much - Gatters
Surely one of the greatest Australian bands. This song is timeless
still one of my favourites from the 80's great video too
This tune is awesome. It had a big effect on me when I was younger (and I never saw the video until now!: Summer in the countryside, heat on your skin and your loved one by your side. Perfect!
We ARE lucky - in our world now, we can all log on to youtube and have all these great memories and sounds and talent and emotions at the click of a button and share them with people too - 40 years ago it was much more difficult to appreciate the past and get a perspective on the present. I LOVE this song!!
Not to mention even further back we queued up to buy some new single record and we hardly even knew how they looked, much less any details about them artists ;p No internet, where i grew up magazines didnt exist, we loved hem for the bloddy goddam fantastic MUSIC ;p
Or we had to sit and listen to the Top 40 and record the songs on cassette. Lol.
Yes
as ever, only *'discerning'* minds have that capacity
Until WWIII starts
Such an underrated song then and still now....Certainly in my top 50!
Such a great song!!! So is great southern land 😍
Undervalued! Underplayed! What an excellent new wave song!!!! Just a great song!
As a teen I loved the rhythm of this hit, now I enjoy the melancholy of both the song and the video. Funny how the 80s best songs managed to be both upbeat and soft-spoken.
i remember this as a 5 yr old in 1983 then just heard it today on bbc4 top of the pops 1983 thank u brings back happy memories. 80s the best
luve this!
Icehouse , somewhere between Roxy Music and Japan.
80s best times and best music x
BRING BACK THE 80S!!!!!
The best Australian rock band of the 80's
Thank God icehouse is Australia because it ROCKS they are so so awesome 🌟 🌟 🌟
was in Sydney Christmas 1983 and this song takes me back there. great song and good memories
My mum used to tear through the streets in an old blue Triumph sports car with the roof down with this on full blast at 8.30 in the morning on her way to work. No-one objected
Lol, I would be her soulmate back then, heh. Btw my Triumph was red ;p
Rebel mum
Your mum was right!
You could have a life back in the day.
Your mum sounds pretty cool
I remember this, great tracks from the 80's. please just let me relive this era again and again without the complications of today.
just heard it on 1st wave and couldn't wait to see the video again. one of my favorites from HS days.
Very like Mr Ferry..
DAVID BOWIE SAID OF ICEHOUSE ....VOICE OF LIQUID GOLD !! WHO AGREES ?? STUNNING XX
One of the sexiest vocal lines in history... "Hey, little giiiirl." *shivers!*
Greg Brown don't be silly
@@gregbrown3283 exposing yourself there, mate.
Heard for the first time tonight. Born 1981, not sure how I have missed this total tune. Love it
Better late than never.
Beautiful, sad, poignant & hauntingly beautiful
This is a great song...and way ahead of its time...my wife heard it for the first time this year 07/14 and thought it was a new release. Great.
I'm digging into their back catalog and really enjoying it. Such a great voice
Icehouse , somewhere between Roxy Music and Japan.
I vaguely remember this, and I always thought it was Bryan Ferry. Just rediscovered it from an 80s compilation
Yes i has same thing comparision to Bryan Ferry tremolo voice
...both of which are in the same playlist for me in this era's BEST
The 1st time I heard this I genuinely thought it was Roxy Music or Brian Ferry :)
I thought too about the Roxy Music part - but Japan, yes - very observant comment )
One of the best Songs ever!!! THX for posting!!
Ohw I love this song.. reminds me of the time I was young.. Love the 80's
listen to the content in the back groung behind the vocal, triangle, tapping wood, 3 organs, brilliant music...love it
Vincent I think the wood-tapping is the sound of aboriginal music sticks tapping together
Such a great pop song sounding so fresh after all these years.I`m so glad I was young in the 80`s as we grew up listening to some excellent music.
Here is to misspent youth,I salute you ;)
We had it all in the 80's. Good music and videos.
yet another great 80s band 80s music simply brilliant ,better than some of todays shit by far bring back the 80s .
Absolutely brilliiant song.........loves it much.....loved it from when it first came out to today.......
4,500, 000 views for an Aussie band is bloody awesome. I guess everyone knows how good they are. One of the best bands to ever come out of Australia, and Iva is a talent you rarely see. Icehouse at their best here........
They were very popular in Norway during the 80's
Martha Mc Gill iii
LA7YKA Norway... and who doesn’t like a-Ha....popular here in New Zealand..
brilliant...a classic song ,great to see it has had a few views
always loved Icehouse!! Great Aussie band! mmm Iva Davies...
The 80's and the music and Ice House made it just great.
They don´t make this kinda music anymore. Danceable, synthesised, a great melody, great singing voice without processing it. Just a great track from A to Z
I quite agree
Genomizer l
They still do. Look up NEW RETRO WAVE's channel here on YT. Lots of new bands making these gems... Some have been around for a long time. You're welcome. :)
this songs grown on me. heard it driving to the beach. loved it ever since.
Heard for the first time tonight. Born 1981, not sure how I have missed this total tune. Love it
BRING BACK THE 80S!!!!!
The 80s were definitely quite something.
A classic 80s track. Thanks for sharing.😊
Listening to this is giving me goosebumps,take me back to the 80's.......
I agree. And I also love this song. Did it for 30 years!
Magnificent!
BRING BACK THE 80S!!!!!
Jeremy Corbyn already has.
thorazine666 yes do the best and bring the 80's back."
Best time in my live!
YEEEEAAAAAHJJ BABYYY!
thorazine666 2080 coming up...
A very under rated song, with an excellent video. I was lucky enough to hear this when it hit our charts, and still listen to it.
Just beautiful! Don't make em like this anymore but at least we still got these songs to listen and have memories! Thankyou for the music!
class song ! in my all time top 20.
Epic timeless piece of art
80s best times and best music x
Play it at home...It will still take you there...:) xxx
Susan Mowbray
yes...
un excelente grupo muy buena musica buenos yemas de este grupo
hey pequeña niña,crazy y the promisse
Ces chansons" new wave" si mélodiques des années 80.........
C'étaient les troubadours des années 80,ces groupes et ces chanteurs......
brings back so many memories.
what a great song
80er waren an Vielseitigkeit nie zu überbieten ,so tolle Songs in den 80ern ... Icehouse -David Bowie gehören dazu ....
Best natural male vocalist out of Australia by a long shot
Micheal Hutchence gives him a run for his money on the best Aussie vocals...X
Super Lied 80s forever
I think the lead singer of The Church, would give him a run for his money also
Icehouse one of the great aussie bands of the 80's,they had many good songs back then and still enjoyed by many to this day..........
Cold Chisel
hard to beat,im 54 and still play 12 inch,perfect,
I want a Timemaschin to GO in the NICE TIME of the 80 "s
LG. From Germany Mainz 💥🤘
This is so great it makes me sad we'll never see such a great era again.
I agree it makes me so sad as well
live for today not yesterday
music wise 80s was the era and a fun time
Not just for some of the great pop music, but for some of the best metal as well. Ah, to be back in college again...
oh yes the metal Slayer megadeth etc
I still live in the 80s, times memories and peoples fun. no cameras everywhere you could live then. I lived then.
Yes no fake cameras. Privacy.
Me too really. I keep coming back. Will be with us until our last breadth. Literally.
hugely underrated band and their seminal track, love this tune!, always in my playlist!
Great song/tune and great memories, thanks for the post - :-)