The Charlatans - Then HD

Taken from 1990's 'Some Friendly' album, and released as a single in September 1990, here's 'Then' from The Charlatans.

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[genoellilienstern]

As 17 year olds a couple of friends and I started a band here in rural Germany, mainly covering Charlatans songs. "Then" was among the tracks and I played the hammond organ on it. Years later our guitarist, who had stopped making music to become a medical doctor was hanging out in a hotel bar after a congress on radiology. He got into a conversation with a lad from England and told him he thought British music was great. So the guy said: Oh yes? Which bands do you like? He replied: The Charlatans. All of a sudden all heads at the bar turned to him, saying: We are the Charlatans! He couldn’t believe it. They met each other at that bar three nights in a row and Mark Collins got him tickets for a show several months later in Düsseldorf.

[corinnehansen]

After 30 plus years of listening to this I have come to the conclusion this song will always move me in a way that music does. Spine tingling, still.

[michaeltomas]

The sound of that Hammond organ combined with the bass make this song a masterpiece

[Attitude-Media]

This might even sound better in 2021 than any of the previous 31 years its been around. Superb!

[HenryWaltonJones]

The sound of my youth.Brilliant, beautiful, never to be beaten.

[trebleking]

That drumming, which sounds like it belongs in a completely different track, is magnificent.

[ken]

Living through this time and growing your hair out like Tim was special. We had the t-shirts, tunes and attitude. Those who never got it, their loss. Keep on keeping on if you still play!🎉

[riskydigitsta]

I think what makes this song genius is the drums and bass are dancey, but the organ and vocals are spooky. Fucking world class boss genius

[MindOverMinis]

If this whats one of your favorite jams when it was current, you were special then and you're still special now.

[delhansen]

This album completely changed my out look on life. I discovered it in 1992 aged 17. ✌️ The Second album changed who I was as a person. Followed and been to Charlatans gigs, and now my son is a Charlatans fan, took him to gigs as well. Transcending generations with sound and meaning and poet lyrics. ❤The Charlatans ❤

[rileyrosswalker]

Such a slept on and overlooked band. One of my very favorites. Timeless asf.

[leesaunders]

The 90's was special. 👌👌👌You had to be there to appreciate it.

[madeitaliamilano]

Bass line + Drums + Hammond = so fucking brilliant and ahead in time and space

[knkladze]

Very sad to say Robert McGowan passed away Tuesday night. He appears fleetingly in this video. Long live Bob. One of life's most colourful characters and Staunch Indie music fan to say the least. Should also mention, huge Utd fan. RIP Bob, regards Blue!

[derekbaillie]

Whether you like it or not, this is pure rock n roll🤘🏼

[anthonyscarborough]

Bring back the 90's if just for a day... a haunting classic

[davidwaterhouse]

Bought the cassette of 'Some Friendly' in early 1991, played it to death at home (when you could find a mate whose Parents had a 'tape to tape stereo' at their house) you could copy several tapes, so had one in the car, the original at home, one in girlfriend's car one for work etc etc ! In 1992 I bought the vinyl LP, which I still have and still enjoy playing at home on 'vinyl days' ! dx

[ravenhill_centuries_past_]

great tune, 1990 seems like another lifetime now.

[Workingclasshero]

Dodd and Menezes ‘91/92 - Best years of my life!

[sarinastokes]

Crying, not heard this for years... where did I go