well wow – memories / after hearing this great song after all these years and reading the comments – I remember Martin playing at an Auckland university auditorium but didn’t keep a copy of the tapes. If anyone knows the show I am talking about – Id love to know if there is a source somewhere – a 4 track recording if I remember
That is correct…..he died of leukemia(cancer of the blood or bone marrow). The jacket was actually willed to the lead singer Martin Phillipps by Martyn Bull.
The song has a very deep and sad history, much like the band. Unfortunately, this band(and this song for that matter) never really made it big outside of New Zealand, some blamed a “curse” while others believe it was Martin Phillipps addictions.
Clearly a case of coulda, woulda, shoulda, but never did band.
I’m pretty amazed this band has fans as far away as Texas and Brazil. We used to hear them on the “Kiwi music show” on 4ZZZ radio in Brisbane, Oz, 20 yrs ago, but havent heard them since.
Thanks for the clip!
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Apparently this song, like Pink Frost, was for the original drummer Martin Bull, who died of cancer; the leather jacket is his. Please correct me if I’m wrong, as I have no desire to disrespect the dead.
Couldn’t believe I found this video. I last heard this song around 1994 in Lubbock, Texas when I was a DJ at KTXT (the Texas Tech student radio station).
This song has to be the epitome of Kiwi music…i still after all these years get goose bumps when i hear it…one of my all time favorite songs of all time…Martin Philips…u are a pure genius…thanks for the memories and the many more good times i will have listening to this absolute gem…thank you thank you thankyou
LOVE this song, thanks for putting it up here. So many fond memories of the 80s. Where are they now !? (The Chills I mean, not the 80s)
And yes, a much better anthem for NZ than the Kapa Haka.
16 January, 2009 [12:30 am]
Saw them in Bris in about 1991 – I knew I could die happy after that gig. One of the best bands ever.
16 January, 2009 [7:37 am]
this is great shroom music
16 January, 2009 [4:27 pm]
well wow – memories / after hearing this great song after all these years and reading the comments – I remember Martin playing at an Auckland university auditorium but didn’t keep a copy of the tapes. If anyone knows the show I am talking about – Id love to know if there is a source somewhere – a 4 track recording if I remember
19 January, 2009 [7:10 pm]
So so sad this vid is down! Any way to restore it? Can’t be copyright issues–after 20+ years, any exposure the Chills get can only be a good thing…
21 January, 2009 [9:03 am]
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24 January, 2009 [11:39 am]
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24 January, 2009 [11:34 pm]
That is correct…..he died of leukemia(cancer of the blood or bone marrow). The jacket was actually willed to the lead singer Martin Phillipps by Martyn Bull.
The song has a very deep and sad history, much like the band. Unfortunately, this band(and this song for that matter) never really made it big outside of New Zealand, some blamed a “curse” while others believe it was Martin Phillipps addictions.
Clearly a case of coulda, woulda, shoulda, but never did band.
25 January, 2009 [10:34 pm]
I agree with all of the positive comments here – this is a magnificent song by a truly important, underrated, phenomenal band.
28 January, 2009 [3:03 am]
My favorite Chills song !
I’m pretty amazed this band has fans as far away as Texas and Brazil. We used to hear them on the “Kiwi music show” on 4ZZZ radio in Brisbane, Oz, 20 yrs ago, but havent heard them since.
Thanks for the clip!
28 January, 2009 [9:05 am]
the dark undertones, explained to me last night, make this song fucking beautiful.
31 January, 2009 [5:25 pm]
Yes, that is the story I know. He wrote this for the late Martyn Bull who died of cancer.
2 February, 2009 [9:57 am]
Nice Video lolz, my names Grace, im feelin n0rty and h0rn3y if any guyz wana chat im usually on
___ FriendlyFlirts..dot..COM ___ my username there is Grace-giivxuel chat soon
3 February, 2009 [6:33 pm]
Apparently this song, like Pink Frost, was for the original drummer Martin Bull, who died of cancer; the leather jacket is his. Please correct me if I’m wrong, as I have no desire to disrespect the dead.
5 February, 2009 [11:48 pm]
Couldn’t believe I found this video. I last heard this song around 1994 in Lubbock, Texas when I was a DJ at KTXT (the Texas Tech student radio station).
6 February, 2009 [8:05 am]
Is that a copy of 2000ad in background?
9 February, 2009 [2:01 am]
The driving rhythm and the guitar at 2.30 make it one of my favourite songs of all time.
10 February, 2009 [12:42 am]
This song has to be the epitome of Kiwi music…i still after all these years get goose bumps when i hear it…one of my all time favorite songs of all time…Martin Philips…u are a pure genius…thanks for the memories and the many more good times i will have listening to this absolute gem…thank you thank you thankyou
11 February, 2009 [5:54 pm]
truly one of the best songs ever written
13 February, 2009 [9:09 am]
I first saw this video when I was in NZ.
C’est Magnifique.
16 February, 2009 [1:49 pm]
what year was this?
19 February, 2009 [7:48 am]
they are playing in Wanaka in September!!!!!!!!!!!
20 February, 2009 [6:22 pm]
LOVE this song, thanks for putting it up here. So many fond memories of the 80s. Where are they now !? (The Chills I mean, not the 80s)
And yes, a much better anthem for NZ than the Kapa Haka.
22 February, 2009 [4:34 am]
Still rocks big big time. Great post.
22 February, 2009 [5:16 pm]
Better than the All Blacks!!!!
23 February, 2009 [9:50 pm]
i love this song