Page 4 | To think The Beautiful South...

RuudVanWrinkleBreath · 2024-11-28T13:38:42+00:00

were...bloody amazing!? AIBU to think this band might be the most underrated band in the UK...EVER!? I have just blasted out their greatest hits whilst wrapping presents and had a nostalgic sing-along. So many wonderfully written songs, great singers too. Criminally underrated in my opinion. AIBU?

BurntBroccoli · 28/11/2024 22:48

I'm from the North and not keen on them. Wouldn't say hate - I just don't like his voice.

Allthatwegotisthispalebluedot · 28/11/2024 22:47

TwistedWonder · 28/11/2024 15:25

They’re not my type of music so only ever heard a couple of their songs. The one with all the girls names is probably up there in my list of songs I’d rather cut my ears off than hear again tbh

nooo I love that song and there was a mumsnetter (still is?) with the username ‘JenniferAlisonPhillippaSue’ which always made me smile when I saw it.

MasterBeth · 28/11/2024 22:41

TurkeyDinosaurs2 · 28/11/2024 19:29

For those who like both Beautiful South and Housemartins, there's a really good tribute band touring called The SouthMartins. I've been to see them and they're excellent.

Yes, seen them four times, I think. Joyous.

BurntBroccoli · 28/11/2024 22:35

BourbonsAreOverated · 28/11/2024 16:05

Beautiful south and Texas. Both bands I always enjoy when stumbling across them, yet rarely seek them out.
They are great

I find Texas sooo boring!
But each to their own I guess.

BurntBroccoli · 28/11/2024 22:29

Not keen on them - I think Paul Heaton's voice is a bit nasally and it gets on my nerves.
Seems a bit full of himself too.

Funkyslippers · 28/11/2024 21:42

jajhgyt · 28/11/2024 19:40

Going to see Paul Heaton next month

And since Deacon Blue have had a few mentions, I bought tickets this morning to see them next year

Deacon Blue are as brilliant as ever in concert

HRTQueen · 28/11/2024 21:24

No I find their song writing simple and music tedious

only songs I have liked have been covers

Wendolino · 28/11/2024 21:16

HeadacheEarthquake · 28/11/2024 15:43

I have the same reaction to Robbie Williams too! Same weird vocal timbre 🤢

Show quote history

He's bloody awful, can't bear his voice

CountTo10 · 28/11/2024 21:10

Huge PS fan. I'm seeing him twice next week (long story) and twice next year. 'Happy Hour' was the soundtrack of my life in the mid 89's. I've told my sons I want it played at my funeral 😂 Although Caravan if Love may be more acceptable tempo wise 😂 He's absolutely brilliant live. I've seen him every time he tours.

Interestingly saw him in the Beautiful South and was really disappointed. No atmosphere but I re Bre telling some I may as well have stayed home with a good sound system. The songs were good but they just didn't seem bothered. They were drinking pints on stage and just didn't seem interested. Totally different now but I think Paul accepts he had a drink problem which seems to have been addressed and he no longer drinks on stage.

A musical genius in my opinion and secretly hoping Norman makes an appearance at Brighton next week like he did at Glastonbury.

NineDaysQueen · 28/11/2024 20:11

Loved them as The Housemartins (with Fat Boy Slim when he was still Norman), and as The BS even more

FrivolousKitchenRollUse · 28/11/2024 20:04

stonkytonk11 · 28/11/2024 19:49

Just listened to Prettiest Eyes, brilliant song I'd forgotten about. Don't marry her too 👌

Prettiest Eyes was one of the songs I had in mind when referencing his love songs. It's about what love looks like in a lifelong relationship.

Mama2many73 · 28/11/2024 20:04

ObieJoyful · 28/11/2024 14:05

Great on record- lousy in concert.

The only gig I’ve ever walked out of. He basically told the crowd that they were hungover and couldn’t be arsed. It showed!

I've only seen them once , MANY yrs ago !
Support act The lightning Seeds.

I LOVED them, everything about it. Only concert I've been to where they drank pints and smoked on stage (can see it would be crap if they became too drunk or hungover!)
Still listen to them now (and the Housemartins)

Vettrianofan · 28/11/2024 20:00

AConcernedCitizen · 28/11/2024 14:12

Heaton is an incredible songwriter. Had some great tunes with the Housemartins too. It's a real shame that Jacqui Abbott's health has stopped her from touring with him in recent years.

Whereas others could say its a blessing in diguise😬

Sunblocker · 28/11/2024 19:59

Wonderful band and definitely underated. Paul Heaton’s voice is sublime; his Glastonbury set made me cry, so many memories!

stonkytonk11 · 28/11/2024 19:49

Just listened to Prettiest Eyes, brilliant song I'd forgotten about. Don't marry her too 👌

jajhgyt · 28/11/2024 19:40

Going to see Paul Heaton next month

And since Deacon Blue have had a few mentions, I bought tickets this morning to see them next year

Itsallsostressful · 28/11/2024 19:36

Oh I'm gonna go down a BS/Housemartins rabbit hole now I can feel it !

Bellbottom tears 😢

DerekFaker · 28/11/2024 19:33

DerekFaker · 28/11/2024 19:24

Also, and maybe it's because I listen to a lot of indie, rock and stuff like Tom Waites and Leonard Cohen, but I really don't think BS's lyrics are all THAT clever. If anything, I think Paul Heaton thinks he's a lot cleverer than he is. A cut above a.lot of pop music though I suppose.

Edited

Ewww I've read that back and I sound like a horrible snob! Sorry 😖

TheCrenchinglyMcQuaffenBrothers · 28/11/2024 19:31

DanielaDressen · 28/11/2024 18:05

I really need to start listening to some of the old bands/singers who I loved back in the 90s.

REM were awesome
Old U2 stuff
Radiohead
The Black Crowes

I'm going to make myself a Spotify list!

Show quote history

Don't make yourself a spotify list....
Make a Mumsnet 90's spotify list and link it for us to use too 😁
Someone else did that recently and twas amazing! The 80s and it got me to Leeds and back one soggy weekend!

TurkeyDinosaurs2 · 28/11/2024 19:29

For those who like both Beautiful South and Housemartins, there's a really good tribute band touring called The SouthMartins. I've been to see them and they're excellent.

Original poster

RuudVanWrinkleBreath · 28/11/2024 19:27

RuudVanWrinkleBreath · 28/11/2024 19:25

It's great to read so many people playing Beautiful South music after reading the thread.😊Every time I play the Beautiful South, it takes me back to the 90s which was an incredible period in my life. Brings back so man memories from that time!

Many*

OP posts:

Original poster

RuudVanWrinkleBreath · 28/11/2024 19:25

It's great to read so many people playing Beautiful South music after reading the thread.😊Every time I play the Beautiful South, it takes me back to the 90s which was an incredible period in my life. Brings back so man memories from that time!

OP posts:

DerekFaker · 28/11/2024 19:24

Also, and maybe it's because I listen to a lot of indie, rock and stuff like Tom Waites and Leonard Cohen, but I really don't think BS's lyrics are all THAT clever. If anything, I think Paul Heaton thinks he's a lot cleverer than he is. A cut above a.lot of pop music though I suppose.

NerrSnerr · 28/11/2024 19:20

Shadyshady · 28/11/2024 17:53

I thought that was going to end...are shite!

One of a cluster of beige bands that surfaced in the 80's and drove me mad.

Dreary and overrated at the time. Pointless now!

Not pointless for people who still enjoy listening to their music though.

Horses for courses and all that.

Coachvikki · 28/11/2024 19:19

You are not being unreasonable. I revisited them earlier this year and it is banger after banger.