Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott - Loving Arms 

PAUL HEATON HAS GOT TO BE THE MOST UNDERRATED SINGER/SONGWRITERS THAT BRITAIN 🇬🇧 HAS EVER KNOWN ?.

Just heard this for the first time, thinking of my late wife, God bless you Margaret

I'm still here listening to Paul and Jaqui 7 years after my previous comment. And I'm still in love with these two genuine artists. They don't have to collect "likes" in social media. They are here. For us. 😊😊😊

Jacqui abbot without question was the best female singer in the beautiful south out of the three female vocalists they had in the band time.

Buried my Mother to this today. Lovely version.

I've been deeply moved by Paul Heaton's singing and songwriting since The Housemartins. May he always remember to bring us the beauty and the pain, from the bottom of the dirty little glass.

The town I grew up in. Still keep coming back to this song after all these years.

It hurts me to my core when I see fantastic, talented singers and lyricists like Paul, Jacqui and the rest of the band struggle to get heard and played on the radio. I think Paul is the John Betjeman of this generation and I just can't believe how someone from the same kind of background as me can turn into such a complete genius. This is a fantastic version of a fantastic song and Jacqui just makes the song her own.

am I a wuss...because this made me cry...but the good tears...touching...deep...beautiful ...thanks Paul and Jacqui...peace and love x

This might be the best version of this song I have heard. This should have been a number one record.

Great moving version of this song.

I watch/listen to this, bawl my eyes out, forget about it for a while, make my way back to it and bawl my eyes out again, and again.

Jacqui has such a beautiful voice.

Yankee in Hou. TX Here. Discovered this beautiful song maybe a month ago. Almost brings me to tears. Well done Paul and Jacqui.

Class is permanent and Paul Heaton is CLASS. Him and Jacqui are perfect for each other musically

What a treasure you both are -- a finer duo is hard to find! I remember when I heard the Housemartins for the first time (in Iceland) -- I was 17 and had just walked into a 'disco' with two good friends and 'Me and the farmer' was blasting -- and my legs had to move. Then later with TBS, you followed me through love, breakups, cosy evening sofa-moments and whatnots of everything :) Now in my 52nd year and currently in my second week of a Paul Heaton RU-vid/iTunes deep dive -- I'm amazed by the fact how many of the (older) songs/lyrics went way over my head ... but maybe that isn't so strange for someone who wasn't aware of the situation in England and maybe didn't pick up on the language and lingo ---- but, to listen now, with my more experienced ears; and with good 9 years under my belt from living in Middlesbrough, the gravity of your work and storytelling is hitting home like never before! Poems is currently my absolute favourite song, what a treat for these ears! :) Anyway - much love and thanks for it all and all that's still to come :D

I discovered Beautiful South, a well preserved secret at least for norwegians by chance.. I heard "Dont merry her, have me" on radio and was curious to know who the singer was. Jacqui Abbott. My God!! I have now been through most records from the group and from their reunion. Paul Heaton is right. He discovered a Rolls Royce which had been covered for 11 years in the garage. She (an he) is a great singer, one of the greatest! With a voice similar to Karen Carpenters and Mama Cass (Cassandra Elliot). Loving Arms is a great song with a very original arrangement. (Salvation Army sound). Fine she is back where she belongs. And what a lovely personality and beauty.

Fantastic. Love the Brass. Dobie Gray version is superb.

Just came across these singles. This had me aim tears. Brought back memories of the brass I was brought up with. My dad, the Pennines all combined with two of my favourite voices. I just wish he’d been alive to hear it.

I cry every time I hear this.. If only people could get together and realise what a beautiful world we have, life would be so much better. Thanks for posting..

If there was a song that reflected what we are going through now with the loss of family, friends and colleagues - this song is it.

Brings me out in Goosebumps every time I here this...

WAIT!! This is filmed around where I live!! 😮

i love Jacqui Abbott singing this.

Heartwarming song which brightens up depressing times. Thank you. Paul is a genius, and Jacqui's voice is the icing on the cake.

this song has been with me ever since Jacqui sang it on the Jools Holland special. A fantastic song and touching video.

Just discovered Jackie Abbott, what a wonderful singer, I feel cheated, should have known about her, we are from the same town.

god she is beautiful

Welsh, Irish,Scottish and English.Why would you want to destroy these great Cultures! for woke ideology. Greatness comes from struggle not victomhood and there music and videos show this truth.😎

Wow, what a beautiful song, and seeing Glossop like that is lovely. Also, the sounds of brass played so softly is a pleasure. Takes me back to my solo baritone days as a slightly rubbish youth band player.

Never heard the original but this is just perfect: the voices, the melodies, the brass band, the images. You're so blessed to have artists of this calibre on the other side of the pond! Hats off!

Another beautiful song by this pair of talented artists

Paul and Jacqui is a match made in heaven, that's all I have to say!

What a cracking video. Jacqui has never sung better. Brought a lump in the throat seeing all the shots of Glossop and the beautiful rolling hills xx

A beautiful song by beautiful people, music to me is my eyes into the world, I have my inner problems and struggle everyday thank god for music

This is one of your best ever tunes that started out as a b side back in the day

Fantastic brings tears to my eyes and I am Irish

Goosebumps

I am speechless. So special.

Such a pretty Lady Jacqui , wonderful voice

Absolutely beautiful

Superb harmonies from Paul really compliment Jacqui’s stunning vocals. Loved this song since the Jools Holland tv special back in 97.

This would bring a tear to a glass eye,beautiful Jacqui x

I love this...its beautiful

My iPod is full of his music and theirs, they have a song for every mood and every moment in life. They deserve the accolades lesser artists get, they are long overdue for the recognition they deserve

Tom Jans Wrote It, Dobie Gray had a hit with it in 1973, Elvis also recorded a Great Country Rock Version in December’73

One of the greatest cover versions ever

When you her jacquard and Paul sing this it reminds you how good they are true genius

Two of the best singers out of the uk !!!!

They compliment each other , perfect

What a stunning song

This is very special. Jacqui Abbot does a terrific job and brings great character to the video . . As does PH too . . .

Just listened to the Tom Jans version, the Elvis version, the Kris Kristofferson version and this beats all of them by a million miles. Bravo Paul and Jacqui and thank you

Oh I'm in tears, beautiful song

Tom Jans would be so proud. Many folks have covered this tune but these two just absolutely nail it. I am always amazes at how few people know about the talent of this duo. Beautiful south was one of the most underrated bands to ever come dow the pike. Is it any wonder that they do this tune so well?

just found this, beautiful!

Beaut Song, Love The Mix Of Voices And Yorkshire Brass. So Glad To See You Performing Together Paul And Jacqui. Long May You Continue.

What a voice she has ❤️❤️❤️

Great song, especially as it's filmed in my hometown

Yous need more media coverage, DIY never got any air time. These are great songs and what is missing from the radio.

what a lovely song

So so happy to be able to listen to Jacqui and you making great music together after all these years! Now, if only you guys will do covers of Iris DeMent songs :) Jacqui doing Iris' 'You've Done Nothing Wrong' is still my favourite RU-vid video.

A true northern power house. Priceless Talent indeed. God bless them both.

Wonderfulllll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What a voice she has... Great track !! x

Always beautiful and so profound, the music produced and sung by John Heaton and Jacqui Abbot. Fab voices and a presentation that is truly genius.

these two are fantastic.this is one of the best songs I've heard in years.i agree it also gives me goosebumps every time I hear it.

Beautiful song. My dad played French horn so love hearing the brass.

Beautiful and brilliant

Utter quality thank you

Thank you very much 😊.

Just beautiful

This is an amazing song. I had the honor of living 10feet from their recording studio in Hull. I was always hanging around in the garden listening to them practice

Love this song but love the video even more... makes me homesick for my beautiful hometown. Right from the start with the town hall clock...

What a voice Jacqui

What a talented chap and Jacqui...great voice and delivery. I'm a southerner but these two make me wish I was from OOP north...

Now this maybe 2014, but is classic Paul and would have sat with me as well in 1988 .. what a top tune

AMAZING!!! NUFF SAID!!

They are two of the greatest songwriters of all time, I've never heard s bad song yet.

cool delicious brassy textured tunes🤘😁

If only we could buy this on Canadian itunes... This song is amazing, and the video a nice counterpoint

Absolutely adored martins and south and Jackie's voice on this wow just love the mood keep on paul and jackie macking people happy xx ps Jackie gorgeous

Always loved her voice since Rotterdam could listen to her sing anything, one of the most beautiful songs you'll hear

A very beautiful song

This is a beautiful special song

Love this, could almost be the follow up to One Last Love Song

I dont know why but this brings a tear to my eye. So beautiful.

Love this song its perfect in every way, Jacqui has got a great voice.

Loved you since Housemartin days. Beautiful and moving, lyrically heartbreaking. Loving your recent work, Paul and Jacqui. xx

Thanks Paul, Thanks Jacqui for your wonderful songs

reminds me off my grandad R.I.P love this song yea sounds sad but beautiful

See you in Doncaster that was a very moving song excellent ...best version by far....

So beautiful!

This is my favourite song where paul and Jackie's voice are superb and so in touch with each.

Sharp voices brilliance

Only just heard beautiful song these two are perfection together. Paul is the greatest songwriter

I no we all say here a few on this cd that are me favs and then another cd I love them all but Paul &jaqs I must say I have nearly got all your cds and dvds love all your writeingand sing !I don’t no how you do it but your amazing and your songs are magical they hit the right spot 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 I bought my first cassette and it was colour blue and then in the 1991 to 1999 I think you came to Bristol and sang at the coulston hall and then it caught fire and then everywhere you sang next was out of reach for me but I get to watch it on me laptop many moons later and your harmonies are beautiful and I remember in Bristol was last time you sang before band split up I still follow you I bought a mug 2 hankies a coffee cup and a heat on & Abbot bag And scarf so I have me memory’s and all good and the last concert was watford with a fella you guys was magical and the last time I seen you guys bless you all and stay safe with this dam COVID best wishes hope to hear more of you guys 🤗😘🤗

This is so beautiful

Can't wait for Glasgow. Surprise gift for Mrs (she won't read this message lol). My wife and I listen to these folks. Followed PH from Housemartins to present.

Jacqui has a warm, comfortable, and beautiful voice. I feel secure and safe when she sings.