When Love Breaks Down (4:04)
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This is track #4 from the original album of 1985 as well as the 2007 remastered re-release.
Paddy on the song:
“It is a very personal song. It’s not that far removed from personal experience. I’ve worked so hard, it’s been to the detriment of other things. Relationships have suffered, I don’t mind saying that. But I know if I don’t work hard I won’t get that golden moment. I know I can go even further but to do that I have to narrow down my interests.” - Melody Maker, June 1, 1985
Paddy on the song:
“It is a very personal song. It’s not that far removed from personal experience. I’ve worked so hard, it’s been to the detriment of other things. Relationships have suffered, I don’t mind saying that. But I know if I don’t work hard I won’t get that golden moment. I know I can go even further but to do that I have to narrow down my interests.” - Melody Maker, June 1, 1985
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Lyrics
My love and I, we work well together
But often we're apart
Absence makes the heart lose weight, yeah,
Till love breaks down, love breaks down
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Thruxstew wrote:
I always like d this song never knew who it was what it was called.... nice bike too!
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Chopinforte wrote:
I am sure that Enya must have been inspired by this track - just listen to the ahhs.
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perpen wrote:
The perfect production work, any note more, any note less...
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quiniflip wrote:
Magnifique !!!
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dingledon wrote:
this is a great song and a great band. the reason they never made it really big was there brand of down beat music went against the upbeat sounds that was all the rage at the time.
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bixieface wrote:
pull your finger out Paddy and get another album out. The world needs your blend of melody and romanticism.
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davemj wrote:
yeah, perfection
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jhgarciam wrote:
pure perfection!!
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WWEntity wrote:
Absolutely one of the best albums of the 80's and I didn't find it until just last year when the Legacy CD edition came out. so so happy I am not alone! REUNION TOUR FTW!
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retroguy wrote:
Best kept secret of the 80's.
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clramalhao wrote:
absolutely, ciaccolo!
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ciaccolo wrote:
THIS was POP!
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kittywitchin wrote:
CLASSIC. One of the best love songs of all time...
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brycewilson wrote:
what happened to all the brainy pop like this? wendy's ice cool background vocals are other worldly...
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ferrodo wrote:
the dest 80s tune bar none
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lyddypops wrote:
almost makes me wanna cry
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sharongooner wrote:
love it, great memories x
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pochomystique wrote:
Man. This sounds like post-punkers doing a late 80s Jimmy Jam/Terry Lewis love jam. Smooooth like butter.
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splat215 wrote:
How these guys never made it big in the states I will never understand. Found them a few months ago ... great stuff
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Joelivvy wrote:
I adore this song - my heart has flipped over.
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