One of the greatest songs ever made, and possibly the best thing to come out of the 90s. Extremely underrated. Perhaps the greatest underrated song ever?
Caverman I know you mean well but there is a presumption in your statement...Neither this song or band is under rated...only by those who have never heard of them or by those who are simply deaf...it’s better than anything so called brit pop produced...this track is more on the level of The Doors “The End”...awesome live performance...it’s a monumental anthem that bless guys and spirit...it’s haunting...nothing close to this nowadays...what an album man🎼x
Around that time, did people say he was the next Lennon, Beefheart, Cochrane, Townshend, you name it? I don't see how this isn't as good as anything Lennon and McCartney ever did.
Ha, I was there, Eat were supporting and this was shown late night on some show sponsored by McEwans Lager if remember rightly. One of the best gigs I ever attended. Thanks for the memories.
thanks so much for posting one of the greatest songs ever. this song fucked my head up for months when i was tripping on acid. i woud have done it again but it took me months to put the jigsaw of my mind back together. i love this with all my soul.
wow what a treat to see this live on youtube, great song, from a great album shame that they didnt do much more than one album, they was a superb band. thanks for sharing this.
What a cracking night that was.it was a t.v.special it took Lee an hour to get ready but hey it takes me 63minutes to shave me birds back and pubes!!! kudos!!
if you like the ending on that one.....maybe watch this.....?? its lower quality but what a document this is !!! Supernaturally Good !! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3EdsViirdtQ.html
Not only does Oasis copy Lee, but the La's are one of the most influential bands in rock history. Much of Britpop attitude comes from this band. And their one album, along with Nevermind and OK Computer are hands-down the best rock albums of the 1990's.
Me encanta que el baterista se vuelva loco! Qué final, fantástico Chris Sharrock !!. Dudo que Neil Mavers hubiese podido tocar tan bien esta canción. Quizás me equivoco, en fin. "Looking Glass" es una de las joyitas de los cuatro de Liverpool !!
Only a few chords, brilliant picking. Who keeps it simple yet makes a very good song is indeed a virtuoso. Such a shame most people know of them because of There she goes.
Absolute genius, got the album when it was re-released, I think at the 20th anniversary, and loved the whole album but when this song blurred into snippets of the other songs; well songwriting, production, innovation....just pure genius
@highwireman yes I was, one of the best gigs I've had the privilege to see. I saw them the same year at the same venue at a CND gig with Sandie Shaw, Bradford and the Trashcan Sinatras (I think). Absolutely stunning live band.
5 songs matter : -Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds - The Beatles -There She Goes - The La's -Looking Glass - The La's -Live Forever - Oasis -Champagne Supernova - Oasis Like if you agree
Oasis...Blur...Nirvana...whoever you wish to name...none of them could write a track as good as this...an emotionally driven, haunting tune, a guitar riff from the heavens, an unmatched vocal and a crescendo to take your breath away. Why did Mavers walk away ?...maybe he realised the whole music game/business was a facade? His talent remains forever undiluted and mysterious...never did he sell out on his looks either. It’s almost like he was embarrassed by fame, like it was some form of unwanted distraction. This guy had the presence/face of anyone before or since yet he didn’t “play” the rock ‘n’ roller either...because he was the music...he was the real deal...never will we see the likes of Mavers again...not in my opinion.x
Years ago, I heard Noel Gallagher say that after he’d had several hits, there were a few songwriters that still intimidated him, they were just so brilliant. The one he picked out for special mention was Lee Mavers. I think he’s our least developed artist. What he left us is all special. I’m sad there was no more, but in truth we were lucky to get even that. He’s a fragile soul. Comes with the territory.
Saw them at sheffield octagon. They were probably not getting on too well at that time they were excellent but repeating songs live is ….weird. The LP is a masterpiece. An island of perfection in a sea of fin de 1980s crap. Very influential. Very emotive. A wonderful band and sharrock was a superstar.
ha! Great memories, one of my favourtie all time gigs. The mighty Eat (first incarnation) supported and this was shown on (I think) ITV and was sponsored by some awful lager, possibly McEwans?
Lee Mavers is a genìus...Mad maybe but a perfectionist.....even Noeĺ Gallagher said the reason he started Oasis was to finish the Britpop boom that Lee had started!!!!!!!!!.Lee heted the La's album and urged fans not to buy it.......His vision was of a talented but never satisfied songwriting hero....l went to see the La's when l was 16 in 1990 at Manchester's Academy.Lee played There she goes twice that night....cause it was 22nd November 1990 the day Thatcher resigned!!!!! Long live Lee's influence as a songwriter.The La's debut album on go discs was voted No.1 in a vote of fans of the Britpop revolution.....Fucking genius of Mavers.......even though he hated the record......Steve Lillywhite fucked up that album with the mixing!!!!
This and the killing moon are the best songs by any UK artist. The Beatles never made anything as good as those two songs. I'll meet anyone to fight about this 🤣
lee mavers wasted talent? are people serious. the songs he wrote are still being played and listened to 25 years after they were recorded. how is this failure. just cause the man was not some performing seal, doesn't mean he was a failure. ruined? the man is still alive as far as im aware.
I'm literally forcing my 5 year old daughter to listen to the album by putting it on in the car on the way home from school, she hates it so far but likes Kasabian, still at least she's not listening to Justin Bubblier
Love this band, love this song, love this performance!! Shame the drummer ended the crescendo on his own, shouldve been more synchronised like the Doors in the End :) But still fookin awesome
