I always listen to this when I want to be taken away ethereally. 54 with two kids under 4 and the Mondays give me the vibe of being in my twenties Love the crescendo chorus and bass line
I hadn't heard this classic for ages then up it pops on Radio 2 this morning and I just had to listen to it again and again. Good music never dies. I wonder how many of today's so called hits will still be searched for on RU-vid or the youtube of it's time in 10 or 20 years time.
Working as a jock in Norway required a bit of awareness as to how long the night was gonna be. Music was pretty tame pop dance in general so you had to pick your moment to change tack in order to play a few better quality tracks. Playing the waiting the game until the punters were juiced up enough and soft enough to "hit" em below the belt. This Oakenfold mix was the perfect way to go on the offence, lights low, fader ready to push the volume. Just a great way to demonstrate "shit just got real". From the moment this sparks up "You" were calling the shots not the floor.😵💫 DJ Peter - "what are you gonna play next?" Me - "dunno, but don't try and follow me"....Happy Days indeed.😶🌫
@@davidnewcombe3472 I'm now 48. I studied architecture at Manchester University in the mid nineties... Soon after the Happy Monday's released this song... But I still love it...
David, funny you should say that but a long time ago I watched Clarkson in his Escort Cosworth whizzing up and down Buttertubs Pass and of course I had to go find it 😊 Brilliant tune, brilliant road x
Couldn’t put a cigarette paper (rizla silver naturally 😉) between this and the Grid’s “Loose Fix” version. Musical perfection both of ‘em. Just get better and better with age.
Track reflects a carefree and rebellious attitude towards societal norms and expectations. The lyrics convey a desire for freedom and self-expression, rejecting the idea of conforming to a certain image or fitting into predetermined roles. The repeated phrase "Has to be a loose fit" implies a preference for something that is comfortable, unrestricted, and unconstrained. It suggests a rejection of rigid structures and a desire to live life on one's own terms. This can be interpreted not only in terms of physical appearance ("Don't need no skin type in my wardrobe today") but also in terms of behavior and choices. The lyrics also convey a sense of defiance and individuality. The references to going against the law and wanting more, despite having heard it all before, suggest a rebellious spirit and a refusal to be confined by societal norms. The line "Gonna buy an air force base, gonna wipe out your race" may be a metaphorical expression of breaking free from limitations, taking control, and embracing one's own preferences. The chorus encourages freedom of action, thought, and expression, emphasizing the importance of being authentic and true to oneself. It promotes the idea of doing what feels right, saying what you believe, going where you want, and thinking independently. Overall, "Loose Fit" can be seen as a celebration of individuality, freedom, and non-conformity. It encourages listeners to embrace their true selves, reject societal expectations, and live life according to their own terms
The thing about the Mondays was they were at the best live. To fully experience what they were doing, live was where they excelled. Absolutely amazing band live, the whole audience would be just brought into their groove and what a groove it was.
they were fucking awful live - late on, quick off, rude, out-of-time and key, i saw them 4 times... you didn't really go for the performance - to say this was a good live act, maybe you didn't go?
Do peoples do they rescuing as this is the only Mondays tune at this time with 2 of black grape in the 12 inch version, lucky boro fc liveforever by order of the peaky blinders 🎉
@@OpticalSoundsToronto it is kinda true man, although of course there are exceptions elsewhere, but you know what he means, the originality, the experimentation and the quality of British music throughout history, we must admit it
Agree mate. The British have an amazing ear for quality music. All countries have things they are inherently good at and the Brits are one of the nationalities who seem to consistently pump out good music.
@@OpticalSoundsToronto I believe periods during the Industrial Revolution in the North of England, singing and specifically hymns were an important part of people's lives. They were working long hours in crappy boring dangerous jobs, had their way of life turned on its head and singing helped make life bearable. There is a deep tradition of singing/music in some parts of the country. That is coupled that with a large upper middle and upper class that were classically educated, money for theatres, training, teaching etc. I also believe that at many points in history in the last couple of hundred years the English common man and working classes have been treated so poorly they took to music made by black Americans from the USA and the Caribbean. They were able to relate and allow it to influence them rather than copy so new styles and sounds were created. These and other factors come together and have made music a big part of English life.
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