The Passions - I'm In Love With A German Film Star (TOTP 1981)

The Passions - I'm In Love With A German Film Star (Top Of The Pops 1981) Full track, redubbed.

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[skyhawk]

1981 is possibly the best year that ever existed since time began.

[liverpoolscottish]

When you hear this today, you appreciate how *SHIT* modern music is- instantly forgettable tripe. This is timeless, haunting, atmospheric- unforgettable.

[iansands]

The late 70s and the 80s were a fantastic time for music. I was 22 when this song was in the charts and I have to say the women of that era were untouchable in their style and beauty, Debbie Harry, Toyah, Siouxsie, Kate Bush, Cyndi Lauper and of course Barbara Gogan of the Passions who gave us this haunting song.

[susansmith]

I’m in love with this haunting musical dream of a song that, in 2021, is still light years ahead of the corporate garbage that passes for music today.

[urbanfryk]

Cheers from a lover of decent music in Sweden! I'm lucky to say thay I was young in the lovely eighties! God bless! We are not alone - at all! Peace! I'm 62!

[grantfryer]

i left school in 78 and was bought up on 50 60 70's music but when this came out it made my scalp fizz my hair stand on end and shiver down my spine im 62 now..and it still happens..mega toon

[squarepeg]

Still in love with this, it’s quite timeless

[yrureadingthisname]

As a child of German immigrants to my native country... I like this.

[amandamckeever]

Hard to believe it's 40 years ago today that this single was released. One of the best guitar intros.

[scottcorkery]

Like a long forgotten fever dream...the song haunts me.

[floatingfreedom]

56. And then I’m 15 again …. Haunting nostalgia. When music was real

[claerevilla]

I want to be 14 again and listen to that song in my bedroom on my little radio

[robertreape]

This song has not aged one bit, it still sounds as fresh as it did 40 years ago.

[williamgrady]

Remember watching this at 10 years of age. 52 now and still mesmorised

[Clocktoys]

I adore this song. Surely a huge influence on the shoe-gaze movement and bands like the Cocteau Twins which came along later. The song’s magic lies in the fantastic use of the delay effect on the guitar, creating a gloriously hypnotic rhythm built on echoes. Unlike most songs, the drummer and bassist are not setting the tempo or rhythm - they are following the timing of the echo.

[marSLaZZ]

I was 15 back then, such a beautiful haunting song ! The voice, the guitar, the mood, beautiful !!

[MeTube]

1981, snowy winter days, absolutely immersed in adolescent turmoil and this atmospheric song takes me right back there.

[DenisLeVertDu]

Après tant d'années, cette chanson est tellement envoûtante...

[StevenAddison-akasteaddy]

Are we still blasting it 2024, I 54 omg! Yes u know dear, walking stick, 😂, still loving it! enjoy it, goes quick

[christopherdryden]

I first heard this when I was 9, instantly loved it, and still do 38 yrs later.