The one they did that they really nailed is Something About You, shit just has a perfect hook. This one I really like, but yeah the videos of this era can be hit or miss, so sometimes you're better without the visual. This song absolutely sounds different when you aren't watching them lmao - that was like the overextended fubar version though too
Mark King the lead singer is also a fantastic bassist. He popularized the slap bass, he played with countless legends live and in the studio and is just a good person too. I was never into level 42s sound. But they did have one very catchy hit which was their only top 10 hit. It's called "something about you." It's a mid i0s song so less synthetic more guitar
watch a live version of Something About You or another of their songs since they are truly top tier musicians and Mark King the lead singer is one of the best bassists in the World and you can really appreciate it so much more seeing them play live.
🇬🇧 You need to react "Something About You". Lead singer Mark King is a great bassist. He was the first bassist I ever saw "Slap Bass". Sorry you weren't feeling it, but maybe you'd like the other one better. 🎸🩵
I'm just blown away seeing you react to this! Can't emphasize enough how cool of a song this is. Mark King is such a nasty bass player and creative song writer. Thanks!
Leaving Me Now, love The lyrics to that one.. they remind me of Crowded House, You should react to " Don't Dream it's Over" that might be a little more to your liking.. can't say for sure... anyway, the 80's were hit and miss. Lol
I would love for you to react to the song "Rise above this by Seether" It is about shaun morgan's (the singer) brother eugene who committed suicide and the song is just so beautiful.
This song wasn't an instant connect with me either! It does grow on you though! If you want something by them, that instantly grabs you your looking for "Something About You"! This tune was super popular and was playing in all the malls, stores, and restaurants even into the 2000's!
I am opposite to you BP. I listen to the music first and catch the odd lyrics lol Level 42 for me were great to listen to the music but not the greatest songwriters. That said the bass player (Mark King) is one of the greatest of our time on that bass
You're right on! I love the song for the melody, but the arrangement is a bit too busy, along with the video. I would love an acoustic version of this.
I'm a eatter of all music..I have never heard this at almost 48 years old..was that Dustin Diamond on keyboards? Alotta English invasion in the 80s. Probably just a song played at dance clubs,
Pure eighties cheese, love Level 42. And the video multiplies the cheese. I'm also 52 and this is my teenage years on rewind. I listen to everything but give me eighties all day, especially Britt pop. Agree video is so bad😂😂😂
I have Level 42s albums, but they don't get played on those occasions when I break out my turntable... They were greats at the time, but their style was very much a product of the 80s, and hasn't aged as well as some others, in my opinion anyway... As others have said, Mark King was a great bassist, and helped them to stand out with his playing as well as his voice, but as others followed in his footsteps, he no longer stands out as he once did, perhaps?
For some reason this very average pop song is STILL on steady rotation on national Radio 2 (BBC). Who the audience for it is I have NO idea. Same with Go West and "We Close Our Eyes." Bland as hell to me.
All respect to Mark King and his bass playing, but while the band had their biggest succes years, many of the songs did not appeal to me. "Meh" is the right word, LOL 🙂 A few songs did stand the test of time to me, though: Love Games (1981), Hot Water (1984) and It's Over (1987). This song Lessons In Love simply doesn't live up to the promise of the heavy guitar intro.
I’m 52, call myself a “human jukebox” because of all the songs and genres I know but never heard this and I’m not sure how I feel about it either lol 🤷🏻♀️
@@jmc5876 The issue is whether you've ever heard the song (most likely radio air play), not whether "it makes your top 100,000.". It's not on my playlist either but Level 42 were huge in the '80s with hits and commercial success.
I love Level 42, but I don't think this is my favorite song. Love Games is my all time favorite. Their live performances are amazing too! I think Lessons in Love was a bit overproduced. LJ
lol... then why you here??? It's a reaction channel... he doesn't have to like EVERY SINGLE song he reacts to. What kind of channel would that be??? lol
lol... then why you here??? It's a reaction channel... he doesn't have to like EVERY SINGLE song he reacts to. What kind of channel would that be??? lol
This is a weak example of music from the 80's. The hip hop equivalent would be a B side from Coolio's album as your glimpse into the level of hip hop in the 90's. There are so many fire songs from the 80's. My fav group was probably INXS but im sure you will listen to more Loose Bedspring before that lol. Have u ever thought about picking some top billboard hits from various years? Again this isn't anything but constructive criticism, but due to the lack of empathy of human beings these days, you can't rely on suggestions from people. some weirdo is going to give you some song that was important to him that no one else liked or listened to on a scale that justifies revisiting it to learn about good music. They will also recommend to you the most obscure songs from Big Time artists that you've never heard or listened to instead of showing you their most popular songs. It's mind numbing.
You gotta check out Something About You by these guys.It was ALL OVER the radio stations
Excellent British band with a superb bass player
I love this band! I like this song. Their song Something About You is amazing.
The one they did that they really nailed is Something About You, shit just has a perfect hook. This one I really like, but yeah the videos of this era can be hit or miss, so sometimes you're better without the visual. This song absolutely sounds different when you aren't watching them lmao - that was like the overextended fubar version though too
It grows on you... I didn't love it back in the day... now I like it.
The bass is fantastic in their music
Mark King the lead singer is also a fantastic bassist. He popularized the slap bass, he played with countless legends live and in the studio and is just a good person too. I was never into level 42s sound. But they did have one very catchy hit which was their only top 10 hit. It's called "something about you." It's a mid i0s song so less synthetic more guitar
Do something about you by level 42 . the best
Classic 80’s
You gotta give them another chance they make great music , The Sun goes down is a great track. They still tour and sell out today!!
im 33, and MAN i love the 80's music! ofcorse we like level 42's lessons of love ^^
Mark King brought slap bass to the 80s. He is AMAZING.
Very late 70's to mid to late 80's was a great period for music labelled "UK Jazz Funk".
"SOMETHING ABOUT YOU" is a great song by Level 42. He has a unique voice, in my opinion.
This was the year before get out of my dreams & in to my car… 🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍
“ Something about You “ is their best song !!!
watch a live version of Something About You or another of their songs since they are truly top tier musicians and Mark King the lead singer is one of the best bassists in the World and you can really appreciate it so much more seeing them play live.
One of the best bassist. This song is awesome, like a wall of sound. A classic 80s song mint 👌
Running in the Family was probably one of their biggest hits. But musically I love Hot Water.
🇬🇧 You need to react "Something About You". Lead singer Mark King is a great bassist. He was the first bassist I ever saw "Slap Bass". Sorry you weren't feeling it, but maybe you'd like the other one better. 🎸🩵
What a song bro, love that one! 👏🏻🔥
You got to listen to “Something About You”. That was their biggest hit.
I'm just blown away seeing you react to this! Can't emphasize enough how cool of a song this is. Mark King is such a nasty bass player and creative song writer. Thanks!
Your facial expression made me laugh. 🙂 ~Have a good one!
I love this song. Notice all the lines in the sky?
Check out the group GO WEST. Their songs "KING OF WISHFUL THINKING", "WE CLOSE OUR EYES" and "FAITHFUL". They have a lot of energy!!
Leaving Me Now, love The lyrics to that one.. they remind me of Crowded House,
You should react to " Don't Dream it's Over" that might be a little more to your liking.. can't say for sure... anyway, the 80's were hit and miss. Lol
I would love for you to react to the song "Rise above this by Seether" It is about shaun morgan's (the singer) brother eugene who committed suicide and the song is just so beautiful.
Try “something about you”. The Professor of Rock had it down as the greatest 80’s track ever
Something About You was the song released before this one. I think you might like it better.
This is the first time you've actually reacted to a song I've never ever ever hurt before.... LOL
This song wasn't an instant connect with me either! It does grow on you though! If you want something by them, that instantly grabs you your looking for "Something About You"! This tune was super popular and was playing in all the malls, stores, and restaurants even into the 2000's!
I am opposite to you BP. I listen to the music first and catch the odd lyrics lol
Level 42 for me were great to listen to the music but not the greatest songwriters.
That said the bass player (Mark King) is one of the greatest of our time on that bass
Dude you really should check out The Smiths, a truly iconic British band. There Is a light that never goes out would be a good start point 🤝
1979- 1987 this song was from 1987
The only song I'm familiar with by them is Something about you! I wasn't really feeling this one either!
You're right on! I love the song for the melody, but the arrangement is a bit too busy, along with the video. I would love an acoustic version of this.
It really was a great song. Totally 80’s! The video choice is what made it meh..We all make mistakes brother…✌🏻🇨🇦✌🏻
This song is one that grows on you. I would say my favorite by them is “Something About You.” I am not feeling the extended version either.
one of the best
Everyone knows Hot Water is the cannonical L42 track
I'm a eatter of all music..I have never heard this at almost 48 years old..was that Dustin Diamond on keyboards? Alotta English invasion in the 80s. Probably just a song played at dance clubs,
Bryan Adams any song you will be amazed
BP You should have heard the regular version instead of this one. As for your comment about being good Musicians they are incredible Live!
Pure eighties cheese, love Level 42. And the video multiplies the cheese. I'm also 52 and this is my teenage years on rewind. I listen to everything but give me eighties all day, especially Britt pop. Agree video is so bad😂😂😂
Never seen this extended video, maybe went a bit to far there
Don't think this version did the song justice. Try
Something about you
Running in the family
The Chinese way
Leaving me now
It's just to protect now all auto tune to death.
They have some good songs and you should check out split enzs one step ahead of you
I have Level 42s albums, but they don't get played on those occasions when I break out my turntable... They were greats at the time, but their style was very much a product of the 80s, and hasn't aged as well as some others, in my opinion anyway... As others have said, Mark King was a great bassist, and helped them to stand out with his playing as well as his voice, but as others followed in his footsteps, he no longer stands out as he once did, perhaps?
I rather listen to this then what is out there now. Nothing against you 6 years older then you. Just me I'm just old.
For some reason this very average pop song is STILL on steady rotation on national Radio 2 (BBC). Who the audience for it is I have NO idea. Same with Go West and "We Close Our Eyes." Bland as hell to me.
Stil waiting for Adieu Rammstein video
I have to agree the quality of this video is crap. I don't remember it being this blurry. I like this song, but I love Something About You.
All respect to Mark King and his bass playing, but while the band had their biggest succes years, many of the songs did not appeal to me. "Meh" is the right word, LOL 🙂 A few songs did stand the test of time to me, though: Love Games (1981), Hot Water (1984) and It's Over (1987). This song Lessons In Love simply doesn't live up to the promise of the heavy guitar intro.
Could you react to "Courtsy of the Red, White and Blue" by Toby Keith🇺🇸
Please when you have a chance listen to "World Machine - Level 42 (album)" .
I’m 52, call myself a “human jukebox” because of all the songs and genres I know but never heard this and I’m not sure how I feel about it either lol 🤷🏻♀️
Clearly there's huge "gaps" in your knowledge if you've never heard this. This song was huge in the '80s. Can't remember which year.
Lol, I am with Katrina and my music library is deep. Regardless if this was a big song at any point in time it doesn't make my top 100,000.
@@jmc5876
The issue is whether you've ever heard the song (most likely radio air play), not whether "it makes your top 100,000.". It's not on my playlist either but Level 42 were huge in the '80s with hits and commercial success.
Oh No! Not all extended versions are crated equal and this one is not a good one. Too bad because Lessons in Love is One Fine Piece of SophistiPop!
Agreed - the original was far superior
I love Level 42, but I don't think this is my favorite song. Love Games is my all time favorite. Their live performances are amazing too!
I think Lessons in Love was a bit overproduced. LJ
I'm an 80s baby and this is definitely one of my least favorite songs from that era... don't listen to the haters!!!
What is thisssss hahaha. Totally different. Never heard of them but maybe they got bangers. But this is a little different.
Meh????????????????
The whole decade of the 80's was kinda cheesy :)
Live version better this vidro was cheese csnt argue with hiur opinion but great band
Don’t know this
To make it the perfect it can be. But guess what you do that it sucks. And good luck with ai shit.
I like this song, but in all honesty it’s mid
And yet they still sold more albums than you, with youtube to advertise on.
lol... then why you here??? It's a reaction channel... he doesn't have to like EVERY SINGLE song he reacts to. What kind of channel would that be??? lol
Bruh your whole intro and cringy audio clips are cheesey not this song lmao
lol... then why you here??? It's a reaction channel... he doesn't have to like EVERY SINGLE song he reacts to. What kind of channel would that be??? lol
This is a weak example of music from the 80's. The hip hop equivalent would be a B side from Coolio's album as your glimpse into the level of hip hop in the 90's. There are so many fire songs from the 80's. My fav group was probably INXS but im sure you will listen to more Loose Bedspring before that lol. Have u ever thought about picking some top billboard hits from various years? Again this isn't anything but constructive criticism, but due to the lack of empathy of human beings these days, you can't rely on suggestions from people. some weirdo is going to give you some song that was important to him that no one else liked or listened to on a scale that justifies revisiting it to learn about good music. They will also recommend to you the most obscure songs from Big Time artists that you've never heard or listened to instead of showing you their most popular songs. It's mind numbing.
Which Coolio album are you talking about exactly?
I’m about to unsubscribe for this one 🤣