What gets me is the lack of views. This is performing artistry at it's best. The expressions and well just about everything is faultless. The general public in the main don't know what they're missing.
I saw them on this tour in Sheffield, so good. I love the end of this song, the bit the single version misses of.. that he does love.. himself.. her.. I always took that to mean he did love her all along, but not sure now..
Loved Neil and the Divine Comedy when I was a kid, and listening to it now just reminds me just how talented and clever he is. And their latest music is just as exceedingly good.
5:10 to 5:25 Neil nailed those notes perfect. The big band live sound and this song are like peaches and cream with Neil in charge. Thank you for the post!
I love neil hannon he deserves a knighthood for his writing ...he is so innovative, he writes songs that are different and complex.and funny sometimes too?.he is unique in the music world and a master at what he does,...i really feel he has never had the recognition he deserves..xxx bless you neil..you have brought me so much joy in my life...xx
Was there. Fabulous gig. First time I've seen this and always wondered why film wasn't released. First time here 17 years later! Short Album About Love was recorded that day or day before in soundcheck. Terrific.
I love this version so much more than the album version. Seeing Neil's extra facial expressions, movements, and vocal flourishes really make it a special performance. Release the full concert, I say!
I'm over chuffed to have found this as I was lucky enough to be there at the SBE that night and have never forgotten it. What a top, top, band, you must be so proud to have been a part of it. Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing.
In my memory at the end of A Drinking Song he jumped up on a grand piano in a kimono and splashed guinesss about, or was it champers. This did happen didn't it.
I'm sure I'm the hundredth slavering TDC fan to say this but a) stellar drumming on this, and b) if you could post the rest of ASFAASAL I will be forever in your debt.