Howard Jones & Nik Kershaw 'Wouldn't It Be Good' - LIVE in 2008 

Just fantastic to see and hear these two fantastic musicians again. Yes, it was good to be a teenager in the 80's with so many great musicians

I'm 65 and it brought me to tears 😢 Life, live it. 🌴🌴

I can’t believe how time flies. Feels like just yesterday I was listening to these two awesome artists. There will never be such a music style like this ever again. Enjoy!

This version literally gives me goosebumps listening to it. Two Icons of the 80s still absolute legends.

You know you've written a good song when it also works acoustically. And this absolutely nails it.

Had the honor of meeting Howard Jones. I was so nervous. What a kind soul. His mother used to help run his fan club. I still have hand written replies and photos from her. If they had any idea how much they touched my life. Helped me through some rough times through my teenage years into adulthood. Now my teenage boys are fans. My 14 year old son plays piano quite well. Shout out to all of Howard’s die hard fans. Where does the time go....❤️

I rememer being 8 or 9 when this came out. I saw it on night trax. We didn't have mtv back then. It hit me to my core when I heard it. It never got much airplay where I lived. Thank Goodness for youtube to bring all of you wonderful people together to listen to this gorgeous track.

The way Howard looks at him. Sincere appreciation, respect and friendship. Wouldn't it be good to see more of that these days?

Dear god, he’d played about 3 chords before I started tearing up 😥 adored both of these artistes back in the day. I’m nearly 52 and I’m almost speechless - this version is just beautiful 🥰

"Don't wanna be here no more"...Take me back to the eighties, and FAST!

Watching this 16 years later! Wow!

We had it good in the 80's... you don't know how good we had it.

To have been a teenager in the 80's is the greatest gift of my life next to my lovely family!

Nice to see two men growing old gracefully. They don’t need to keep trying to look like they did in the eighties. Two talented gentleman.

I was 35 years old when this music was around .72 now and still love it to bits.Classic sounds.

I feel completely humbled watching these two 80s rivals perform together. I'm 50 and remember them both battling for no1 for years. Just amazing respect and chemistry

This song has carried me through so many ugly moments in my life that I can’t help but feel like it’s been my “theme song” forever

I’m 56 and stop talking about crying because I’m gonna end up sobbing here. Life is so beautiful!

Once you lived the 80s you stay there forever ❤

For a few Moments this restores my faith in humanity

1980 people, the future will be asweome 2020 people: I want to go back to the 80s

1955-1995....the golden age of pop and rock. Sad we'll never get it back.

Wish I was there. My favourite song growing up in the 80's! It would be good to be there in my shoes! 😂❤❤❤❤❤❤

I was sitting at the train station on a beautiful cloudy day when I accidentally stumbled across this one here and I almost teared up. It was just one of those strange moments 😢

Hey in case you didn’t know this song reaches out to us who randomly needs to hear it. Thanks for this.

Almost 40 years have passed and I still love these guys so much. Two gentlemen. Thank you for your music. You made my youthness wonderful.

He still got that voice, such a nice song, best duet. Who r the thumbs down??

We should not take anything for granted. And thank God everyday what we do have.

Like two best mates doing a gig together. Instead it’s two megastars with such mutual respect and not afraid to show it. Thanks so much for sharing.

How am I just finding this?!?!? This is EVERYTHING!!!!

Two great musicians and probably close friends! Such a warm welcome and what a surprise from the audience. You both still have the same expression and voice as you did years ago when you rocked my time; and you are still in the hearts of OUR NEW AGE TIME THX FOR ALL!!!

Howard Jones being a true gentleman and artist playing a simple piano so Nik Kershaw shines.

I adore this, im in tears I always say I wish I was born in the 80s because everything was amazing. I'm 16 and all I listen to is 60s/70s/80s/90s. 😭😭

How amazing is this.!!❤ Wish I had been in that audience. I was a child in the 80's so brought back good memories for me

I couldn’t agree more let’s find a way to go back let’s be reunited like we were back then come on thumbs up

Omg how gracious and beautiful is Howard? 🥰

Absolutely thrilled to see these 80s pop icons in a stage together. Beautiful acoustic version. Nik's voice still kills it!

this is one of the 80s most defining songs ..you hear s couple lines ,and you re back in 1984 💙

It’s a special thing when musicians give you a version of a song from your youth that reflects the years live between then and now.

Forever 80's, simply the Best music for all the time.

I'm a 50 Year Old Dude and this brought me to Tears - What wonderful Memories - the 80's was our Time !!

I'm 43 and consider it an BLESSING and HONOR to have literally grown up in the 80's

A time machine back to the 80’s please.

This is the defining song of the 80s for me. Sounds as good as it always has been. Timeless. Hats off to 2 legends - Nick and Howard!

I just can't get over the fact that Howard Jones is completely mastering a live performance playing another musician's song live single handedly on keyboards ; playing all it's parts ; the guitar riffs the middle guitar solo , and the main keyboard riff of the song , all by himself on a keyboard , live in front of audience , what is the magnitude of craftsmanship does he own as a musician

I'm 63 years old and still a big fan of both these guys, wishing Howard and Nick all the very best... Still rockin'

Im 50 also n iv missed howard jones so much n barely remebered his last name thnks fr coming bk2 me

Pure talent and two gracious gentlemen!

Had a big smile on my face when I watched this, brought back so many memories from the 80s. Love the chemistry between Howard and Nik

I'm tearing up listening to this. Its brings back so many wonderful but painful memories as a young boy. The memories of loves lost. All the heartbreaks encountered all the rejections until you find the perfect love. And you are grateful for all the pain you had to go through to find it.

what a treat seeing those two play together

53 nearly 54. Wonderful time’s thanks for all our memories 🧠🎼💪💕 sending love to us that understand 💔❤️💪🎼 Nathan x🙏

Oh yes, we can never stop listening to this music and for the talents of all of Howard's singing partners.

Thank goodness I found this today. I’m a 52 year old rocker, and I can recognise great musicmanship from miles away. Fond memories from the 80s.

Nothing like the 80's

Im only 13 years late in finding this, but so glad I did.

Class never dies.

Makes the hairs on my arm stand up and brings tears to my eyes. Thank you Mr Ledbury for a beautiful piece of music.

💚💚 I was 15 at the time the 80s and now 50 !!! Time flies. Both outstanding singers

So fantastic both of you ❤

I was 16 when this song was released.. miss the 80’ s Class of 86’❤️❤️❤️

I remember it like it was yesterday. I was at this show and the atmosphere was amazing

Wouldn't it be good to be-e young again .... Life seemed so better way back then! Wouldn't it be good to meet up with our old friends.

Mr.Jones and Mr. Kershaw, it honor to meet You... Best regards too You from Bakow, Poland

Takes me back to my teenage years, spikey hair, fluffy home knitted jumpers, boiler suits and DM's. Love it ❤

l luv how you see the old bands of the 80's had a unwritten bond and respect for each other, that shows even till now. Nothing like todays artists, who don't even care about their craft. Just how much money or controversy they create.

This has nothing to do with the 80's or 'are you still listning now'....it's just music. Pure and simple.

This came out after I had Graduated from High school! Great song ! I do miss the 80's!

Never forgotten the best years of my life the 80'S :-)

There's magic in songs like this.

The first song that I acknowledged music as something wonderful, this song will always be special to me, xx

I'm 35, knowing how distracted the world is, I've found Howard and other underrated talents assuring besides my faith. Several others: Robert Plant and Enya. 🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

What can I say. Left school in 85, met my wife in 88. The 80's were a brilliant time. Even my daughter who turned 18 this week loves the 80's. As she said the music you had back then was awesome, better than the shit my generation have today.

That was amazing. These guys are just the coolest ever, and so appreciative of each other.

Amazing nostalgia. I can almost feel transport back in time. Thank for bringing up such wonderful memories of a time that most now would never understand nor appreciate ❤❤.

Take me back to the 80's again. NOW !

I have watched this several times. I feel some kind of sadness that the 80s are long behind us, and also that we all go through the ageing process, but I love that I really get to hear the raw talent of two of my favourite artists from the 80s playing together. It’s so special.

13 yr old me felt this. The 52 yr old in me lives this

Just discovered this! I am crying!! xxx

Love. Love. Love. Saw nik at the city hall Newcastle 1984. My 2st ever gig aged 8 xxx

Howard and Nik together ❤️?!! How great it is 😊!!!!! Love them both ❤️! I'm 65 and still loving the 80's as I did back then!!! Still dancing to! Brought me to years!! Love you 😘 both ❤️!!!!

Easily Top5 of songs that shaped my life musically.. 37 yrs.. and counting..

Beautiful,and the lyrics are more relevant today when I'm older

I'm 50 and this brought me to tears.....such wonderful memories - the 1980's ...that was our time !

This is truly fantastic, Howard Jones and Nick Kershaw 👍👍

To See that immense Respect that's So Genuine, & Such a Strong Friendship between Howard and Nik, yes it makes you think, why don't we See & have that more in life?. Yes, the 80's was a Decade, that was Brilliant to have grown up in, and I'm Proud to have lived from my late Teens & through, to my Late 20's during that Decade!. Great times & Never to be Forgotten, such a Privilege to be around then!.

The 80's. The golden era. No social media. Just FANTASTIC music. Cheers

Incredible 80's song where you can actually understand the words and the story.

Amazing 🤩 what a beautiful performance. One of my favorite songs of my 80s youth.

Awesome. I’m 51. Great memories

What a blessing to see you and nick kershaw together howard jones.you have both been such a blessing to me since the 80s many a time i have turned to you music in situations in my life where insperation was need .you are so both heavly blessed in lyrics and musical talent and i thank the Lord for two beautiful brothers who have been such a blessing through the years thankyou from my heart and God bless you both 😊🙃🤪

The good, the good music, the good work always remains a good example here. Artists like those of the 80 are already few.

The words have me struggling to keep the tears back as i sing along. My simple life is now a faded memory and the young man that sung this 20+ yrs back has kids and grandkids of his own. Thank you for a beautiful song that lets me return there for a short while... god bless.

Wie cool ist das denn!!!🎉 Ich fühle mich wieder wie mit 15. Erste Liebe, erster Herzschmerz. THX ❤

I'm a bit late to the party, but I enjoyed this very much. Took me right back in time

Here in 2021. This gave me goosebumps

Thank you guys for that performance! I loved hearing this stripped and slowed down. It revealed a whole new song to me, even though I’m 50 and have been hearing it most of my life. What wonderful chords! Great arrangement!

What more could you ask for, Nik & Howard together

Class of ‘86 so awesome keep the 80s music 🎶 going!

This just showed me how privileged I was to have been a teenager growing up and listening to this music in that 80s generation, these two men were a big part of that era so thank you both very much for contributing to my teenage years because it was a wonderful time of life