Fantastic description. There aren't many who can combine the two. Whether she intends to, thinks about that, tries (doubtful, she seems far too natural a person for that), it's almost a case of who cares. But, at their best, they entwine two separate emotions in the vocals, guitars, lyrics, feel. What a band, in so many ways so unique.
I saw them play live in San Diego at The Canes in 1997 or 98. In between songs, Harriet was talking to the audience and asked which song we wanted to hear. I yielded "SUMMERTIME!!! and she said "Aw, perfect!" Immediately they proceeded to play that song. It was unforgettable and incredible!!!! Love The Sundays and all of their music... FOREVER!!! Please come back!! Pleeeease......
I had tickets for that show and didn’t go because my “ex” was there …. What a fool I was. Thought they’d come back and never did. I think of that mistake often
Oh, Harriet...where art thou? I like to imagine that her, David and their two children went on to live a happy and anonymously quaint life somewhere in the UK countryside. Their music was a gift to us, and their early retirement from the business was a well-deserved gift to themselves.
Love this, an actual live lead vocal (backing vocals and instruments are track) on TOTP! Some might think it's all mimed, but her mic is for sure open and it's lovingly mixed with the track, no autotune required!
A prime example of the music industry be so fickle. This was amazing music, an amazing singer with an amazing performance and they went away. Meanwhile, we have so much crap that passes for music. At least we have these recordings to appreciate.
My god. Just watched this twice in a row and my eyes are filled with tears. I’ve always been in love with this song. I never knew what she looked like but she’s just as enchanting visually as her voice promised. It’s such a romantic, dreamy, nostalgic and perfect song. What a chorus. As good as any Her voice fits it perfectly A golden moment in the universe created this little masterpiece. Thank you stars. Thank you The Sundays.
What a voice! Harriet sings this full of hope and so in love with possibility of love. The dreams of a young woman. I think it was a moment in time for The Sunday's. Still would love them to come back together and perform.
I don't think it's 100% live. She's singing over the backing track, which a lot of artists did on TOTP and also the Whistle Test. Live performances became more common on TOTP in the latter days.
I was a huge fan of The Sundays in their 90's heydays, and still a fan now ... good melodic, well written, well played pop with angelic vocals - still makes me "feel" the same joy up my spine as I did back then, brilliant.
Gosh her voice is truly lovely omg and im not the type to listen to this genre of music my fav bands are Korn, Slayer and so on, even when people hear me listen to the Sundays they can't believe it but i just love Harriet and her voice so soothing and real and powerful its like an angel is singing to me. Love her🌺💐💖
Loved the Sundays since the 80's when they broke out. Still love them. Lyrics beautiful. Takes me back to better days. Refreshing compared to the mass produced crap we have to endure now. Last be em.
Just heard this song for the very first time and it's 2022,!!!!everything is so so true what I read about them ,what an incredibly beautiful voice she has.
I had no idea of the existence of this song until I caught it just now on BBC4 totp2. What a beautiful, glorious, youthful celebration of life. Her voice is wonderful how it almost doesn't quite hit the notes, similar to Bernard Sumner's unique delivery, under-produced indie creating an authentic, refreshing, honest sound.
This is one of my 2 1/2 year old daughter's favorites. One of her before bedtime songs. Here the lighting and stage really show Harriet's beauty and talent!!!
Great solid song. Soulful vocals. And their appearence in a buffy episode singing wild horses still haunts me. Think they needed just a couple more summertimes but they done very very well to get where they got. It's impossible for bands of this ilk to get anywhere these days. Sad but true
I love watching these gems from the past... when lip syncing was far less prevalent than it is today. It's beautiful to hear those genuine imperfections in an artist's voice.
To be fair to TOTP it was a lottery. They had pop acts come in whose membership was based on what they looked like on the cover of Smash Hits. They had US acts who didn't want to sound check and they had to put on a decent show. They couldn't rely on acts just turning up and hitting their notes.
One of 2 "Spirit Songs" that The Sundays managed to make (with "Here's Where The Story Ends"), only 10,000 Maniacs and DMB managed that trick. Such a great band, wish they had made more than what they did, but appreciative of what they did.
one of the song that taped for radio host hunt in my town, I announced with my style in the middle of the song that this is one of my favorites, unfortunately the jury didn't put me through, and the aspiration of being the radio announcer still remain, hicks
Sad they only had a few albums. The few obscure songs were amazing. They disappeared into the ether. I know they married and settled down but they spoke of their own recording studio. Maybe music will show up someday??
Raoul Borans She's a hidden treasure. She's in her 50's now, so she will probably stay that way. However, we got some glimpses of what could have been.
Do some people wind up with the one that they adore In a heart-shaped hotel room it's what a heart is for The bubble floats so madly will it stay sky-high? Hello partner Kiss your name bye-bye Sometimes... Romantic Piscean seeks angel in disguise Chinese-speaking girlfriend big brown eyes Liverpudlian lady sophisticated male Hello partner Tell me love can't fail & it's you & me in the summertime We'll be hand in hand down in the park With a squeeze & a sigh & that twinkle in your eye & all the sunshine banishes the dark Do some people wind up with the one that they abhor In a distant hell-hole room third world war But all I see is films where a colourless despair Meant angry young men with immaculate hair Sometimes... Get up a voice inside says there's no time for looking down Only a pound a word & you're talking to the town But how do you coin the phrase though that will set your soul apart? Just to touch A lonely heart & it's you & me in the summertime We'll be hand in hand down in the park With a squeeze & a sigh & that twinkle in your eye & all the sunshine banishes the dark & it's you I need in the summertime As I turn my white skin red Two peas from the same pod yes we are Or have I read too much fiction? Is this how it happens?
