JAMES - Getting away with it (Live in Paris, 2016)

[manuman]

Brilliant band, probably the most underrated band, They deserve top recognition

[RobertJBarnes]

This is one of my favourite songs. I lived a crazy life at one time and this song really spoke to me. I’m much more grounded now, but, this song brings back good memories from a time when I was getting away with it all messed up. Money, women, booze .... all before the crash. I survived it and gained tremendous wisdom.

What I thought mattered during this time I now know does not. I’m not necessarily against it but I lost all grip on moderation and priority. I was chasing things that offered no long term fulfillment. It was about fleeting instant gratifications. So, if you wish to maintain or regain that good feeling you have to keep the lifestyle going - then you’re stuck in a cycle. Because nothing in my life provided fulfillment, It was merely beads of pleasure with strings of emptiness in between. Even how I made money didn’t feel like I was contributing to society. Everything was so shallow. I wasn't without my positives. I made sure my ex, my child, and her child from before we met, were well taken care of and went to private schools - even after we broke up. But my own life was a mess.

Long term fulfillment seems to involve two things: progressing in skill as a function of doing something you like and being in service to others. What I think matters: you like what you do, you are getting better at it, it helps yourself to progress to something better, and it, or some of the proceeds, help others. Being part of a community is big especially if your job isn't that fulfilling. That way, you can mentally recalibrate your perspective of your work so as a necessary means to reach positive outcomes; your family & community work. Hopefully, someone reads this and learn what learned the hard way.

[JimmytoBj]

Brilliant.. Im a taxi driver picked him up a couple of times hes a real champion fella.. Great songs x

[lilyaustin]

Such a special song, born in 91 and this band has such an impact. Saw them last year with my Dad and again this year too. Very special

[davegrant]

This has to be one of the best songs out there, total class

[mary..]

My favourite song ever!!! Love you James!!! Love from Greece!!!

[tenaciousd]

“Fear is a mans best friend”. Never a truer word said. Oh Tim. Could listen to you speak (and sing) all day long. What charisma.

[Adzie]

Ok so I just discovered this song and realised how epic James are.

[Missmoneypenny]

Drinks like Richard Burton - Dance like John Travolta ❤️❤️❤️

[sUfan]

Love it! How did these guys not become huge? Like really huge like REM or U2! This is just one of many awesome songs by them.

[davidpearson]

Iv had a lot of surgery lately This is the song I listen to as I go down to theatre if this is the last song I hear I’m happy with that

[EricKarno]

Such a voice and band! I could listen to James all day long.

[AlpineTerrier]

This song is on an elevated level of excellence. Truly exceptional.

[norfolkandchance]

This is the best version of Getting away with it to date. Jim on the Bass is excellent

[raspel]

20 years down the track and still spine chillingly beautiful.

[michellelapidus]

Love the Harmony with the Beat is what gets me

[andrereloaded]

"Fear is your best friend..." Fear can motivate you to change. Tim is a wise man.

[anagalvao]

That was epic...again in Vilar de Mouros 2023. I felt like jumping to the stage like a teenager...🇵🇹✨In shape!!!❤

[helenchristie]

When you realise you’ve loved this band for 30 years....

[lilyaustin]

2022 and still something that connects, just love it