Roxy Music - Mother Of Pearl (1974)
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- Roxy Music were an English rock band formed in 1970 by Bryan Ferry, who became the band's lead vocalist and chief songwriter, and bassist Graham Simpson. Alongside Ferry, the other longtime members were Phil Manzanera (guitar), Andy Mackay (saxophone and oboe) and Paul Thompson (drums and percussion), and other former members include Brian Eno (synthesizer and "treatments"), Eddie Jobson (synthesizer and violin), and John Gustafson (bass). Although the band took a break from group activities in 1976 and again in 1983, they reunited for a concert tour in 2001, and toured together intermittently between that time and their break-up in 2011. Ferry frequently enlisted members of Roxy Music as session musicians for his solo releases.
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Convinced this is the greatest song on earth
For sure!
It really is. None is better.
I agree
It's been hard looking for better.
True. What is it about the song?
I’m 23 years old, I think I’ve possibly found one of the best songs I’ll ever find in my life on earth. This is just top notch. Ferry, what a genius.
This Roxy Music, Bryan Ferry song is much better: czcams.com/video/0n3OepDn5GU/video.html
Bruw first 5 Roxy records are literal mindbender,brainmixers some incredible shiyt
I know this since the seventies :-)
Gotta get Viva! Roxy Music as well.
The kids are all right.
A lifelong friend passed away from cancer in 2022 after being diagnosed two months earlier. He never understood why I loved Roxy Music, but I remember how, months before his diagnosis, he called me and said, "I get it now." He was referring to discovering Roxy Music, and one of the songs that he loved was "Mother of Pearl".
Sorry about` your dear friend but at least he discovered the holy grail of music my friend.
@bobsinners5371 Thank you. When he called me and said that he finally understood Roxy Music, I sent to him the latest Best of Roxy Music CD.
This song is the essence of Roxy Music distilled into 6 minutes and you can tell Ferry knows it. Sublime.
... what about Psalm ?
Psalm is instantly forgettable compared to this track.
Playing it live rather than just miming must have appealed to them. A tweak here and there. Phil Manzanera experimenting a tad.
Sublime intervention.
Een mooi mens, mr Ferry.
They were their own genre, NO one sounded like them.
Exactly my thoughts! No doubt. That's why they're so special.
Brian Eno
Exactly.!!
@@m_2626 This song has nothing to do with Brian Eno, even he said this was his favourite Roxy album.
That's an insult to Brian Eno who also sounded like no one else.
The "ah" at 1:31 is possibly the greatest moment in music history.
Del tutto d'accordo con te, e con entusiasmo!
Yes 🤩 Love this comment!
As a 25 year old black man from la when my friends hand me the aux it take forever to find a song cause all my music at top is songs like this and they don't understand
you are a fucking legend mate
Not being understood isn't all it's cracked down to be, is it? Wish you well.
I'm so glad young people like you are listening to Roxy Music. It gives me faith in humanity.
but you understand fella
Ferry is King
after searching my memory thoroughly, i honestly cannot think of any human with more cool than Bryan Ferry.
only Bowie !
Elvis
@@josephblair8637 Not at all.
@@josephblair8637 You must be joking
Clint Eastwood
Turn the lights down
Way down low
Turn up the music
Hi as fi can go
All the gang's here
Everyone you know
It's a crazy scene
Hey there just look over your shoulder
Get the picture
No no no no .......(Yes)
Walk a tightrope
Your life-sign-line
Such a bright hope
Right place, right time
What's your number
Never you mind
Take a powder
But hang on a minute what's coming round the corner'
Have you a future
No no no no .......(Yes)
Well I've been up all night again
Party-time wasting is too much fun
Then I step back thinking
Of life's inner meaning
And my latest fling
It's the same old story
All love and glory
It's a pantomime
If you're looking for love
In a looking glass world
It's pretty hard to find
Oh mother of pearl
I wouldn't trade you
For another girl
Divine intervention
Always my intention
So I take my time
I've been looking for something
I've always wanted
But was never mine
But now I've seen that something
Just out of reach - glowing -
Very Holy grail
Oh mother of pearl
Lustrous lady
Of a sacred world
Thus: even Zarathustra
Another-time-loser
Could believe in you
With every goddess a let-down
Every idol a bring down
It gets you down
But the search for perfection
Your own predilection
Goes on and on and on and on
Canadian Club love
A place in the Country
Everyone's ideal
But you are my favorita
And a place in your heart dear
Makes me feel more real
Oh mother of pearl
I wouldn't change you
For the whole world
You're highbrow, holy
With lots of soul
Melancholy shimmering
Serpentine sleekness
Was always my weakness
Like a simple tune
But no dilettante
Filigree fancy
Beats the plastic you
Career girl cover
Exposed and another
Slips right into-view
Oh looking for love
In a looking glass world
Is pretty hard for you
Few throwaway kisses
The boomerang misses
Spin round and round
Fall on featherbed quilted
Faced with silk
Softly stuffed eiderdown
Take refuge in pleasure
Just give me your future
We'll forget your past
Oh mother of pearl
Submarine lover
In a shrinking world
Oh lonely dreamer
Your choker provokes
A picture cameo
Oh mother of pearl
So so semi-precious
In your detached world
Oh mother of pearl
I wouldn't trade you
For another girl
fab lyrics ... I am just learning them now after all these years
I am in a different country for the first time.. I listen to this song every morning while going to work imagining myself in a different era.
Really great
This song is so exciting, I'm 65 and so fortunate to have been listening to this wonderful music from my earliest youth. Thank you Roxy Music 🙋♀️.
Just 66 snap
61 checking in, this is the best version yet. Brian is just amazing, so expressive as the song builds. Just wonderful, and I agree, what a great time to be alive, Karin.
@@loucat2779 Hello,it's just wonderful. I have got the album Stranded, 1973 and I Love A song for Europe. I'm thankful for having all the wonderful music when I grew up. Stranded is very scratched now,but still a pearl.
I am 66 years old and see them live feel proud of
I'm 66..Viva Roxy Music so Sublime 🎶
That guitar has its own reality. What a maestro.
This is even cooler today than it was 48 years ago because there was competition and serious creative talent back in this era and there is nothing that can come near this today in complete package form, i mean a proper band, fucking rare thing this 21st century!
I just found this a year ago. If you want to talk about the inspiration for Pearl Jam, and the Talking Heads, just look at the first and second parts of this song. Absolutely mind blowing....
Random story.... first heard this song while taking a shower in a Czech hostel. Was forever turned on to them. Cheers folks. Live your life fully
PS I love Canadian Club lol 🍻
Nice !
The thing about Roxy Music is, their trademark characteristic consists of starting a song out in one style, half of it in one tempo, key, progression, etc. then suddenly the thing turns into something else altogether different. Essentially they have a knack for cramming at least 2 songs into one, into one hit sometimes as well.
They don't do, the two for ones, often in their music, but when Bryan let's loose, then you know.!!
Progressive rock with style and image
Creative cup runneth over
well spotted.
Well observed. The result of mushing multiple songs into one can be called the rhapsodic form.
Brilliant if you can pull it off and make it seem like a real journey.
Wow, super clear for an old video. And one best bands ever.
Those lyrics are the product of a clever, nimble and creative mind.
From Roxy’s Stranded album. Not a wasted note, eclectic, electric, eccentric, fantastic! Eno on record as saying this is his fave Roxy recording, ‘nuff said!
Amazing how he remembers these lyrics
I remember 'em and I haven't performed it a few thousand times.
so I do - because I have heard this song one thousand times ...
I was sick with Covid 19 for six weeks and watched this repeatedly. I still don't remember all the lyrics. But it's the most beautiful tune I have ever ever experienced. "Serpentine weakness, was always my weakness, like a simple tune"
The first time I sang this all the way through without making a mistake was a little personal triumph.
I used to think this about many songs, then I realized it’s a little different when you’re the one who wrote them in the first place
Im 21 years of age, yeah im one of those "i was born im the wrong era" guys, and in my journey ive just discovered Roxy and this song literally one week ago...and this song is going to stay with me for the rest of my life, what an absolute masterpiece! What a live performance, the charisma and talent oozing out of Bryan ferry, outstanding
This is perfect.
Welcome to club Roxy. The weirdness and stunning musicianship will stay with your forever.
Check out their “Siren” album! It’s amazing!
Couldn't agree with you more, I feel the same way 👍
You’re young enough to appreciate the old and witness the new. You’re born in the right time.
This guy is the definition of stage confidence
he's more like the definition of rich coke head but yes ...
Been watching this Comment for four months and only one other comment is posted...
Bro.
I've listened to this song on cocaine for hours, enjoying, deciphering, crying and loving.
I guess this song is my alpha and omega and I got led zeppelin tattooed on my body...
Never not loving this tune.
Just wrote this to appreciate you guys
Best regards from Germany
@@lucalone Yes indeed
@@adrianpaeslack1644 Much appreciated bruh
Bowie just had "That extra something" on stage. Ferry has it too.
I love this mans mannerism
I remember the day when Roxy Music first hit the TV screens way back in the early ‘70’s (Old GreyWhistle Test) playing Remake/Remodel. It was like.. what the f**k is this! Nothing at all like it before. We talked about it for days and went out to buy the vinyl! I still enjoy it 50yrs later!
Hard to deal with the fact that these guys were so "cutting edge" back in the day....and are still cuttinge edge in 2022. I hope I get to the heaven where I have a permanent VIP Pass to their venues.
They're back and touring!!!
@@lauraf6510 But playing nothing from Stranded !!!
@@herbertvonzinderneuf8547 Bryan's voice, not surprisingly, isn't what it was forty or fifty years ago. I'm sure the band had to choose their songs carefully for the 2022 tour to suit his voice - even changing keys for a few. We are so lucky they could still do that 2022 tour, especially with the great Paul Thompson on drums.
@@johnwoods2736 You are correct. It was just so disappointing at the time. Stranded is one of THE 70s albums. 😁
THE best Roxy track ever, Bryan at his very very best, genius band
So many great songs, if you get a chance, listen to country life.very good album.!!
This Roxy Music, Bryan Ferry song is a bit better imo: czcams.com/video/0n3OepDn5GU/video.html
Jesus Christ there’s so much style and talent in this video
Crazy huh!
Roxy Music - Often imitated, never duplicated. Truly originals.
This is about as good as it gets. Vocals, visuals, originality, songwriting and perfect performance.
Nothing and no one compares to this/them/him. Mesmerizing.
To me, this song defines Roxy Music more than any other. Their crowning achievement.
Whole set is pretty awesome
My favorite Roxy song!
This song is so 🔥🔥🔥
It kicks off at the climax, for which I interpret as one living in the fast lane. Partying, doing drugs, etc
Starting at 1:23 the party is over, and we get some of the most self-reflecting lyrics in the history of rock.
Light years ahead of their time. Brilliance in their own galaxy.
(Turn the lights down)
Way down low
(Turn up the music)
Hi as fi can go
(All the gang's here)
Everyone you know
(It's a crazy scene)
Hey there just look over your shoulder
Hoo hoo!
Get the picture?
No no no nooooo!
(Walk a tightrope)
Your life-sign-line
(Such a bright hope)
Right place, right time
(What's your number?)
Never you mind
(Take a powder)
But wait a minute who's this here coming round the corner?
Hoo hoo!
Have you a future?
No no no noooooo!
[blistering guitar solo]
Ah!
Well I've been up all night again
Party-time wasting is too much fun
Then I step back thinking
Of life's inner meaning
And my latest fling
It's the same old story
All love and glory
It's a pantomime
If you're looking for love
In a looking glass world
It's pretty hard to find
Oh mother of pearl
I wouldn't trade you
For another girl
Divine intervention
Always my intention
So I take my time
I've been looking for something
I've always wanted
But was never mine
But now I've seen that something
Just out of reach, glowing
Very Holy grail
Oh mother of pearl
Lustrous lady
Of a sacred world
Thus: even Zarathustra
Another-time-loser
Could believe in you
With every goddess a let down
Every idol a bring down
It gets you down
But the search for perfection
Your own predilection
Goes on and on and on and on
Canadian Club love
A place in the Country
Everyone's ideal
But you are my favorita
And a place in your heart dear
Makes me feel more real
Oh mother of pearl
I wouldn't change you
For the whole world
You're highbrow, holy
With lots of soul
Melancholy shimmering
Serpentine sleekness
Was always my weakness
Like a simple tune
But no dilettante
Filigree fancy
Beats the plastic you
Career girl cover
Exposed and another
Slips right into-view
Oh looking for love
In a looking glass world
Is pretty hard for you
Few throwaway kisses
The boomerang misses
Spin round and round
Fall on featherbed quilted
Faced with silk
Softly stuffed eider down
Take refuge in pleasure
Just give me your future
We'll forget your past
Oh mother of pearl
Submarine lover
In a shrinking world
Oh lonely dreamer
Your choker provokes
A picture cameo
Oh mother of pearl
So so semi-precious
In your detached world
Oh mother of pearl
I wouldn't trade you
For another girl
Not all heroes wear capes
Mahalo for the lyrics
My best friend and brother in law had this song taped on a cassette and we'd cruise around kona listening to this and I never found out who sang it nor the name of it. This was in the 80s. My bro passed away. I finally found out about this song after all these years. So glad
Not "Your choke-up provokes"? 😕
But btw, thank you.
Probably ,"submarine lover in a sinking world" but I don't know for sure. Had "Country Life" back in the 70's and played it many times. Here I am listening to this for the first time. Ironic as ever.
I can never understand how Roxy/Ferry were never as big worldwide like Bowie , and this is coming from a massive Bowie fan !
Ikr! And Bowie called Ferry his favourite writer ❤ He was so right about it!
Nothing quite like Roxy. They were a fusion band with incredible ingredients. You can hear Jim and the doors, punk, glam, and funk. And don't discount the musicianship. Great players with a great front man. Like ELP, NY Dolls, Who, and a few others. Truly unique and one of a kind.
Bryan Ferry is what All men must aspire to be.
Yeah? So that Mick Jagger can steal your girlfriend?
Yes
@@cactaceous maybe
@@cactaceous If she can be " stolen " she was never worth keeping.
@@conlaiarla word
ive always loved this band but this period of their music trips me out better than anything and Phil Manzaenera is so creative and sensitive.
He is a GENIUS
Phil manzanera shredding it on guitar!!😮
They didn't call him the Cuban Flamethrower for nothing!
he is so underrated
"Thus even Zarathustra, another time loser" lol Ah, so much ability and so much will to please.
Stoned as fuck, heavy lids and eye liner sweating through a tuxedo. What a man. Reminds me of my ex.
[08 July 2021] I admire Bryan Ferry almost more than I can say. Listening to his songs has made me want to be a performer - not just a poet or a writer, which I am now, but someone who goes on stage looking completely cool and poised, and stands under a blue spotlight, their hair shining, and recites swirls of wayward words that whirl in peoples' heads. After all, that's what Bryan was doing here.
These are the best lyrics of any song, ever. The poetic genius applied to rock'n'roll is astounding. Great description of Ferry's look!
He lives every word of his performances. Even as his voice changes with age he conveys every emotion and nuance.
One of the best songs in history of music! ❤ Can't stop listening. Very well written and performed, everything is literally perfect.
It is!
The guitar playing is phenomenal, lyrics and Brian is just brilliant.
Such great lyrics; a truly unique band.
Ferry is such a cool guy, he could have been a great 007 James Bond or a Doctor Who. Charisma and aloofness to burn.
But could James Bond have made a great Bryan Ferry?
Ferry is much greater than those clowns.
Art rock at its best. Mid 70s and still fresh as new
Brilliant. Ferry remembering the lyrics is impressive, I couldn't do it. Brilliant. Did I already say this song is brilliant? No? Well it is brilliant.
Wow. Sublime. Makes me happy.
I've been up all night. Loved it.
Roxy music. The definition of timeless music.
He looks like he's sweating, but it's pure talent coming out of his pores
And a bit of coke but timeless nonetheless
Maybe its the mother of pearl makin him sweat, it does me.
@@martinkinnell just makes me blabber and grin
Martin Kinnell 😂😂 maybe
@@omerriza487 Lol. I was thinking that :-) "When in the 70's..."
He has to be one of the if not the GREATEST FRONTMAN EVER!!! Can I be him!!
Been listening to this for the past almost 50 years and it never gets old. I recommend searching for all the Roxy Musikladen performances on CZcams, as seeing them perform these songs live in the small setting when they were new are simply great. “Psalm” is another one that starts off, and takes you somewhere you don’t expect. For those unfamiliar and looking for their greatest, their first five albums…Roxy Music, For Your Pleasure, Stranded (that M of P is from), Country Life, and Siren are brilliant. Not that Manifesto and Avalon are not superb, but the 1st five are from another world.
Absolutely spot on. There's a September 1972 live (unfortunately sound only) broadcast from a BBC show introduced by Bob Harris on CZcams that's brilliant too.
I agree about all except " Psalm " which is just cute to me. I would recommend " pyjamarama ".
[26 January 2021] Roxy Music in their heyday were hotter, sweeter, and *purer* - more romantic, more passionate, more driven - than any of the guitar-schlock that so-called "classic rock" radio stations play. Oh how I wish someone would have the nerve - the bravery or the wit - to play "Mother Of Pearl" on the radio, for a change. Even if they only played it late at night...
Yes,that would be awesome.
Until then we have to listen to the 20 songs they play on rotation over and over again.
@@gabecuster4381 [21 February 2021] Thanks for writing back. Glad you agree. By the way, which twenty songs do they play in rotation where you live?
@@elizabethhann4028 It depends on what kind of music and or station you listen to.
If you listen to pop then your best bet is WNCI 97.9 and you will probably hear the current top 40 songs.
If you like rock,I usually listen to 99.7. The Blitz.
And they usually play the top 20 or so most current hard rock songs.
If you prefer classic rock then your best bet is Q - FM 96.3 and you will hear quite a few classic rock selections.
Anything from The Doors to AC DC to The Cars to Led Zepplin.
All kinds of good stuff.
We also have a couple of Alternative Rock stations here in Columbus,Ohio.
I can't remember the names or station frequency but this is where you would more than likely hear some Roxy Music.
Take care and keep rockin.......🎧 🎶
I did! KCSB 91.9 FM. UC Santa Barbara 1983-84 overnight show. Played lotsa Roxy. But yeah I think I remember mainstream rock back then you'd maybe get Love is the Drug or Aint That So or More Than This ... but very little from their more "dangerous" period. Now? LOL. Imagine Dragons is cutting edge :)
@@gabecuster4381Yep , Planet Rock play the same old stuff over and over again, the 60s,70s 80s was a minefield of music!
One of my favourite versions of the song. The pace of the second part contrasts with the first better than the faster versions, it gives the second part more gravitas too. The Rickenbacker bass rumbling away is a little slice of heaven too.
My BEST Song from Roxy
re-make/re-model, also
This Roxy Music, Bryan Ferry song is a bit better imo: czcams.com/video/0n3OepDn5GU/video.html
We all bow down. Masters at their peak.
I saw this tour as a 16 year-old with some older friends. Back then, I'm not sure I really appreciated it for how great it truly was.
Hands down the best version of the best song of the 20th century. Magnificent
I adore this whole album, one of the best in music history, and Mr. Ferry is one of my personal all time heroes. Fabulous.
I've always thought Stranded was their best album. Apparently even Eno agrees with that assessment, so...:😉
@@Stevez61 Not sure BF does - the whole album has been ditched from the current tour setlist.
@@herbertvonzinderneuf8547 He’s played it extensively in the past though.
@@mildredsparks6684 Makes it all the puzzling.
This song is a masterpiece, and the performance here is superb. Nothing like it before or since.
i'm 23 and this has been my favourite song since i was 15
Great writing and performance and musicianship
This is the greatest song on Earth
Just bloody brilliant
Ferry is making love to the song
1974. I remember it so well and i'm thankful that i was young at this time.
The lifestyle, the music, my friends (many of them didn't make it), what a treasure i carry in my heart and my memories.
Echo's my sentiments perfectly. First heard Roxy in 74, just into my teens, perfect timing and for Punk to come. Remenbering these great times and friends gone too! Life's a lottery!
The year I was born...lol but it doesn't stop them being my favorite band of all time (David Bowie the only other artist who comes close in my opinion) between them they shaped the musical landscape for the following 25 years.
The musicianship of Roxy are exceptional and in particular Phil on guitar who mastered his instrument and helped to define Roxy's unique creative output and timeless songs which have sculptured a generation.
Probably the coolest man on the planet.
At that point in time, probably 😊
I listen to this song at least once a day 🤩
Just found this song. Best song ever.
Viva Roxy Music ... BOOM 💥 👍
Thank you how I met your mother for this song ❤
Lyrically perfect
"But no dilettante, filigree fancy beats the plastic you!" You can say that again.
And what does it mean?
Fucking brilliant!
Whoa. I always liked Roxy Music, but had never heard this song before today...My mind is blown. How many years was this before the Talking Heads/ David Byrne?? I never thought I would every accuse David Byrne of appropriating but....I mean...COME ON. I have newfound respect for Bryan Ferry!!!
There’s a lot of Bowie in there too
Bryan was the epitome of '70s 'cool'; the Humphrey Bogart' white dinner jacket ala Casablanca & the 'Elvis'' black quiff!
Love the 2nd part of song!!!!! Just an amazing ,what a great songwriter
the lead singer is having too much fun.... Uplifting to watch
Ferry was a Poet and brilliant song writer .
John Gustafson's bass is absolutely brilliant. The three albums he played on were Roxy at their peak.
Sal Maida I think on this performance. Also i agree JG's bass is amazing on all those albums!
@@parisensore No Sal Maida on Roxy wiikii
@@rr-vl7lu Sal was touring bassist with Roxy around '73 - '74. And that's what Sal looks like.
@@parisensore True. And Sal Maida played a Rickenbacker, as we see in the video. Gustafson (an awesome bassist, who played on the records) played a Wal bass, I think.
@@chriscampbell9191 Interesting to follow all the different Roxy touring bassists over the years. Definitely Sal Maida in this video. Bryan Ferry has stated some of his favourites in interviews and has mentioned John Gustafson and Alan Spenner (maybe others too). For the 2022 tour, the bass player was Neil Jason who has an incredible CV (Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Brecker Brothers...) as well as playing on some songs on the Flesh + Blood and Avalon albums.
what a sound!
Any one of these guys have more talent than any a group of today's so called stars/hitmakers/chart toppers. It would take five years and 50 writers and they could never come close to this song. Roxy did it over and over with ease. I love comments from people under 35 discovering Roxy. Tell your friends!!
Best song ever!
This truly was a magical time in the history of music.
Early Roxy Music .edgy instrumentals and obsessive sightly creepy lyrics. lovely !
This was filmed the year I graduated high school. It is still one of the best enigmatic, artschool pieces of all time. What a delight....
I wish I could trade places with Bryan Ferry and sing the song to my wife, just as he did in this video.
You too
Great song. Great Manzanera!!!!!!
The “ uhhh” at 1:30 is genius!
Yeah ☺️
What a performance! Roxy Music. Way too cool for school!
so fucking cool !! this is beautiful poetry... I haven't listened to this for so many years now, and it reminds me just how much talent has gone before, that we should enjoy, rather than the vacuous crap which is so prevailant today
Absolutely. Poetry of the rarest brilliance. I’ve been binging on this song for weeks and the words get me every time. Sublime.
They make it look so damn easy!! What a band!
From one of the three best albums ever made. The others were the first two.
Great version....
This song, performance., has it all. Love Ferry and Roxy , saw them at Festival Hall in Melbourne over 40 years, never forget the concert!
Today's music will never last as long as this
Ferry. Natural born performer
So ahead of its time.So cooly literary and auteuristic
Best song ever!The transition is genius!