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Fine Young Cannibals — Good Thing
Album: The Raw & The Cooked
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Released: 1989
Length: 3:15
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The one good thing in my life
Has gone away, I don't know why
She's gone away, I don't know where
Somewhere I can't follow her
The one good thing didn't stay too long
My back was turned and she was gone

Good thing, where have you gone?
My good thing, you've been gone too long

People say I should forget
There's plenty more, don't get upset
People say she's doing fine
Mutual friends I see sometime
That's not what I want to hear
I want to hear she wants me near

Good thing, where have you gone?
My good thing, you've been gone too long

Then one day, she came back
I was so happy that I didn't ask
Morning came into my room
Caught me dreaming like a fool

Good thing, my good thing
My good thing, where have you gone
My good thing, my good thing
Where have you gone
It's been so long

Good God girl
Good God girl
Good God girl
Good God
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One of my all time favourite albums.
Give the whole thing a listen and let us know what you think.
Posted 1 year ago by GingerandMe    [ Reply ]
Brings back memories of MTV. That's a good thing. 
Posted 1 year ago by TheGolfster    [ Reply ]
 jp33442 wrote:

Skipping this song




And that is a "good thing"!  ...Much better than leaving a nasty comment! ...Thank You for being polite about it.  I like this tune.
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
GREAT TUNE!  Thanx RP!  
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 mach-hog wrote:
After Everything But The Girl, the second best band to ever come out of Hull. 👍🏻👏👏👏
 

The Beautiful South mate
Posted 4 years ago by MattRudely    [ Reply ]
It's Jools on the piano!
Posted 4 years ago by h0n0rb    [ Reply ]
After Everything But The Girl, the second best band to ever come out of Hull. 👍🏻👏👏👏
Posted 4 years ago by mach-hog    [ Reply ]
Half The Man I Used To Be from the same album an old fave too... Suspicious Minds well done cover also
Posted 4 years ago by BSartiste    [ Reply ]
This is a "memories" kinda song. Is it a spectacular piece of songwriting? Not really. But if you were the right age when it came out (and I was) it's indelibly imbedded in the background of memories you can't and don't want to forget.
Posted 4 years ago by MilSF1    [ Reply ]
Skipping this song
Posted 5 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
Wow!! This is like the first tape I ever bought back in the day, to feed into my yellow Sony sports Walkman! Thanks B&R! Reminds me of falling asleep with my headphones on listening to the radio or Iron Maiden, or Guns and Roses 😊 Good days. As I'm writing this, the Police are singing Spirits in a Material World. I believe the words are nice segue 😊😊
Posted 5 years ago by Egctheow    [ Reply ]
Posted 6 years ago by sunflowerbee    [ Reply ]
{#Devil_pimp}zesty ! don't remember the name of the movie that came severl yrs bk but a post apocalyptic thing / there is a guy dancing and lip syncing this if front of hundreds of people waiting to eat this dude they captured and cooked with a flame thrower ironic is from rare and raw album and fine young cannibals / still laughing bout this
Posted 6 years ago by primm    [ Reply ]
Thanks for the memories RP.
Posted 6 years ago by slowchair    [ Reply ]
The only FYC song I like is their remake of 'Suspicious Minds'.  Love that one...
Posted 13 years ago by Canlistener    [ Reply ]
I give it an 8, not because its some great work of art but because of the memories it brings back.
Posted 13 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
There's a great cover of "Ever Fallen in Love" by The Buzzcocks on this FYC album, which I'd love to hear, as RP has deemed Pete Shelley and his mates unworthy of making the grade here?!?!

{#Stupid}

The Buzzcocks (well, 2 original ones, anyway) are still slugging it out in clubs.  Saw 'em in 2003, and was "enthralled"!!



Posted 14 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
 mandolin wrote:

 
Wouldn't that be: Fine Young Cannabis

Posted 14 years ago by anotherlistener    [ Reply ]

Posted 14 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
 planet_lizard wrote:
Don't know why, but I never expected to hear this song on RP - but I spose that's why I like RP...
 
I was going to say the same thing!
Posted 14 years ago by Mandible    [ Reply ]
Wow, I'd forgotten all about these guys.
Posted 14 years ago by denbear    [ Reply ]
Until I saw this in writing, I thought they were singing about "Guilty."  It made no sense whatsoever.
Posted 14 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
 AdyMiles wrote:
just can't stand this guys voice. the music is a bit thud thud and predictable too
 
Right you are!  {#High-five}
Posted 14 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 AdyMiles wrote:
just can't stand this guys voice. the music is a bit thud thud and predictable too
 
Some would say that about your comments.

Posted 14 years ago by PFM    [ Reply ]
Recognizably Fine & Young. So-so though .
Posted 14 years ago by YKV    [ Reply ]
Didn't expect to hear this one! I really like this one, but the rest of the output left me cold, all pose and not enough substance. Front man rather loved the image thang......
Posted 14 years ago by gumbo73039    [ Reply ]
just can't stand this guys voice. the music is a bit thud thud and predictable too
Posted 15 years ago by AdyMiles    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:
I never really cared for this band much, but this was a good song.
 

   Indeed!
Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Don't know why, but I never expected to hear this song on RP - but I spose that's why I like RP...
Posted 15 years ago by planet_lizard    [ Reply ]
 Wizzuvv_oz wrote:
Steele and Cox input are always welcome though.
 
This just struck me as funny. Probably I've been reading too much Viagra spam in my inbox.

Posted 15 years ago by linden    [ Reply ]
Their The Raw & the Remix album is more interesting.

Posted 15 years ago by lee_sf    [ Reply ]
I never really cared for this band much, but this was a good song.
Posted 15 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
"Good Gatcki Goooooooood" or whavever he does at the end of the song always makes me {#Lol}
Posted 15 years ago by Radio_Dweeb    [ Reply ]
Good song. But FYC was the worst concert I have ever been to. I don't think they played a single note the entire evening.
Posted 15 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
Good Thing = Good Song
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
{#Puke}
Posted 15 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
{#Dancingbanana}{#Whipit}
Posted 15 years ago by rtwingo    [ Reply ]
 jhorton wrote:
Great band.

Not a great song. 
 
Worse than that really.
Posted 15 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]
Great band.

Not a great song. 
Posted 15 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]
 OldFrenchie wrote:

I Lol'd

 
me too!


Posted 16 years ago by Cissy    [ Reply ]

Didn't appreciate it then . . . and still don't.


Posted 16 years ago by speakerman    [ Reply ]
 BettyB wrote:
Man, how I loved this song when it first came out.

And how things change ...
 
I Lol'd

Posted 16 years ago by OldFrenchie    [ Reply ]
Man, how I loved this song when it first came out.

And how things change ...
Posted 16 years ago by BettyB    [ Reply ]
Good song - would like to hear more from the album. 
Posted 16 years ago by Donzi    [ Reply ]
timc wrote:
I was thinking the same.
Yeah, 3rd.
Posted 16 years ago by birdland    [ Reply ]
SuperWeh wrote:
I would prefer "Johnny Come Home" from their first album.
I was thinking the same.
Posted 16 years ago by timc    [ Reply ]
guilty pleasure
Posted 16 years ago by Pharlap    [ Reply ]
Alifreckles50 wrote:
my brother-in-law told me that the lead singer was in a porno flick. don't know if that was before, during the same time, or after the "phenomenal success" of the FYC
Roland Gift has a discreet sex scene in Stephen Frears' 1987 film "Sammy and Rosie Get Laid".
Posted 16 years ago by Ronn    [ Reply ]
hated this then.... and guess what? time has not changed that sentiment.
Posted 16 years ago by rickhoran    [ Reply ]
I remember the video featured a London scooter club...some of whom I knew.
Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by crowhog2000    [ Reply ]
Alifreckles50 wrote:
my brother-in-law told me that the lead singer was in a porno flick. don't know if that was before, during the same time, or after the "phenomenal success" of the FYC
...my eyes!my eyes!...
Posted 16 years ago by Sean-E-Sean    [ Reply ]
my brother-in-law told me that the lead singer was in a porno flick. don't know if that was before, during the same time, or after the "phenomenal success" of the FYC
Posted 16 years ago by Alifreckles50    [ Reply ]
iw3gtf wrote:
Thanks RP to give me the chance to give this a 2.
couldn't have said it any better.
Posted 16 years ago by rickhoran    [ Reply ]
Thanks RP to give me the chance to give this a 2.
Posted 16 years ago by iw3gtf    [ Reply ]
Bocephus wrote:
How about something off the 1st album? Their cover of Suspicious Minds would do nicely.
Definitely second that. Very cool cover. I'd upload but it's on vinyl. Roland's voice definitely started to grate on me by this album. Steele and Cox input are always welcome though.
Posted 16 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
I always hated this song
Posted 16 years ago by KMH    [ Reply ]
Where are they now?
Posted 17 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
I would prefer "Johnny Come Home" from their first album.
Posted 17 years ago by SuperWeh    [ Reply ]
Jesus this was a PAIN! this and "technotronic pump up the jam " were all the time on ... bad memories ... Oscar
Posted 17 years ago by oscar_driver    [ Reply ]
Thanks RP for reminding me of how much I hate this!
Posted 17 years ago by djblitz    [ Reply ]
Shimmer wrote:
Radio stations played this song non-stop in the late 80's. I heard it to the point of nausea back then, and the inane rhythm line instantly brings that feeling back now. I have to assume that the drummer on this song must hate himself.
Have to agree 100%.
Posted 17 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
Radio stations played this song non-stop in the late 80's. I heard it to the point of nausea back then, and the inane rhythm line instantly brings that feeling back now. I have to assume that the drummer on this song must hate himself.
Posted 17 years ago by Shimmer    [ Reply ]
Hard to rate this song... can't tell if it's truly good or just nostalgic. Reminds me of high school.... it's definitely hippy-happy-hoppy! lol...
Posted 17 years ago by luckywhitegirl    [ Reply ]
Coppertop wrote:
Indeed. Every once in while someone passes by and stares at me bobbing up and down playing my "air piano"
"Air piano" !! LOL Thanks for the laugh!
Posted 17 years ago by Kristi    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
bokey, by far the best response I've seen on these boards
Posted 17 years ago by lemoke    [ Reply ]
Bocephus wrote:
They do one of the coolest versions of Suspicious Minds ever.
Totally!!
Posted 17 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
kimschoice wrote:
Oh yeah, Winter '89 skiing at Killington, VT rooming with 14 other ski crazies! Definitely this song and FYC bring me right back!
Aahhh, the memories, it was the Spring of '89, and freedom was in the air. Me and 96 other young men and women bubbling with emotion as we prepared for what felt like it was going to be the greatest summer of our lives... all of us had chauffeurs, chefs, and personal maids. Our lives were set... as we carpooled to elementary school just before summer.
Posted 17 years ago by radioparadisehead    [ Reply ]
savoyard wrote:
Complete Crap!!!!!
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
hmmm... want to like this as much as I used to, but, I guess I'm burnt out on it.
Posted 17 years ago by MediaGrrl    [ Reply ]
pannaramma wrote:
Great set this morning. Got my 'phones cranked up, rocking in my chair. Thanks.
Indeed. Every once in while someone passes by and stares at me bobbing up and down playing my "air piano"
Posted 17 years ago by Coppertop    [ Reply ]
They do one of the coolest versions of Suspicious Minds ever.
Posted 17 years ago by Bocephus    [ Reply ]
Such fine young cannibals
Posted 17 years ago by MrStatenIsle    [ Reply ]
all i can remember is this guy has a weird face
Posted 17 years ago by themotion    [ Reply ]
iTuner wrote:
Spring '89 partying in the Greek Isles while taking some time off from college and this song was THE hit. Girls, booze, the Aegean and no responsibilities. Sometimes its not about the music, its about the memories it brings back.
Oh yeah, Winter '89 skiing at Killington, VT rooming with 14 other ski crazies! Definitely this song and FYC bring me right back!
Posted 17 years ago by kimschoice    [ Reply ]
Spring '89 partying in the Greek Isles while taking some time off from college and this song was THE hit. Girls, booze, the Aegean and no responsibilities. Sometimes its not about the music, its about the memories it brings back.
Posted 17 years ago by iTuner    [ Reply ]
Sorry, I couldn't resist posting the dancing banana!
Posted 17 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
whatever happened to these guys?
Posted 17 years ago by Alifreckles50    [ Reply ]
Good happy sounding pop music
Posted 17 years ago by madaxeman    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Great set this morning. Got my 'phones cranked up, rocking in my chair. Thanks.
Posted 17 years ago by pannaramma    [ Reply ]
siloco wrote:
Isn't there a book called "How To Be A Huge Pop Star And Then Drop Off The End of the Earth?" I think Evan Dando, Axel and this guy are in it...
This guy is Roland Gift. In case it comes up in 80s trivia or something.
Posted 17 years ago by celadonstone    [ Reply ]
Complete Crap!!!!!
Posted 17 years ago by savoyard    [ Reply ]
Huh, how'd they get Van Morrison to sing backup vocals on this one?
Posted 17 years ago by Dianyla    [ Reply ]
A wonderful eclectic RP set... ...how can anyone ever compare this to "over-the-air-radio..?" Morons! Now, really blow some minds and roll out the classical...
Posted 17 years ago by SpamNRice    [ Reply ]
jedzep wrote:
Whatever happened to "cheek bone" guy?
He's making movies and released a solo cd a couple of years ago, per Wiki.
Posted 17 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
I don't want to like this song as much as I do. The lead singer looks so much like an ex, it's not funny.
Posted 17 years ago by cattgirl813    [ Reply ]
Daewoo Kalos publicity!!!
Posted 17 years ago by qosforever    [ Reply ]
Dancing in my chair behind my desk! I haven't heard this in a long time. Damn good thing!
Posted 17 years ago by dewhead    [ Reply ]
Pablo13 wrote:
shame his career didn't continue - unique vocals
I second that emotion.
Posted 17 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
Hey Bill. What's up with your Now Playing playlist this morning?
Posted 18 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
Elton John? ...I hear Motown myself.
Posted 18 years ago by btrax    [ Reply ]
General Public got the better half.
Posted 18 years ago by sutcliff    [ Reply ]
Doesn't he sound vaguely like Elton John?
Posted 18 years ago by KEViNYC    [ Reply ]
Isn't there a book called "How To Be A Huge Pop Star And Then Drop Off The End of the Earth?" I think Evan Dando, Axel and this guy are in it...
Posted 18 years ago by siloco    [ Reply ]
YUCK!
Posted 18 years ago by golden_chicken    [ Reply ]
do a passable kareoke version of this(Roland Gift) - shame his career didn't continue - unique vocals
Posted 18 years ago by Pablo13    [ Reply ]
Really? I think that most all pop music, by definition, ages poorly... It's popular for a time, and can't help but reflect those times. Personally, I just try to give myself over to it... whether it's tinny girl bands from the 50s, lite jangly guitar Brit bands of the 60s, pompous 70s prog-rock, or Stone Temple Pilots. For the '80s, I like FYC. I give "Good Thing" a 7
Exactly... good music ages well... this isn't it.
Oh, the great exception is the Beatles, of course. That's why they're the Beatles. :-)
Posted 18 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
God... they suck even worse all those years later than when this came out to pollute the airwaves... ArbiterOfGoodTaste wrote:
That was so not necessary. Heard way too much of them back in '89 and still haven't recovered.
Exactly... good music ages well... this isn't it.
Posted 18 years ago by thenoizzbox    [ Reply ]
FUN!!
Posted 18 years ago by ruthless    [ Reply ]
I actually traded this album back to the used CD store....
Posted 18 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
jedzep wrote:
Whatever happened to "cheek bone" guy?
I've been wondering, too. They hit it big for a while, but then.....
Posted 18 years ago by Zarba    [ Reply ]
Ugh.
Posted 18 years ago by Gribnif    [ Reply ]
Whatever happened to "cheek bone" guy?
Posted 18 years ago by jedzep    [ Reply ]
I recognise that it's a good song but it has been so overplayed in Spain all these years that I've got a little tired of FYC. Barcelona,Spain
Posted 18 years ago by tro_73    [ Reply ]
Cor blimey! This takes me back. Fun old band.
Posted 18 years ago by Varan_Komodsky    [ Reply ]
I had a "Good Thing", this always reminds me of...like a fool. :) Thanks Bill
Posted 18 years ago by Bazooka    [ Reply ]
FYC contributed music to the film "Tin Men," with Richard Dreyfuss and Danny Devito. My grandmother loved the movie, bought this album(!), and often cranked it up this song as she drove along. This song always makes me think of her.
Posted 18 years ago by TheLoneIguana    [ Reply ]
Mack wrote:
I wonder what it was that he was too happy to ask...
Where she'd gone and what she'd been doing.
Posted 18 years ago by LennytheB    [ Reply ]
Always a favorite. Thanks, Love FYC! How anybody can label this as cheesy is beyond me. Feel Good music.
Posted 18 years ago by crthead    [ Reply ]
a great tune to JOG to, or run the sweeper to.
Posted 18 years ago by trollboy    [ Reply ]
rad- di-o par-a-dise-thank-you-for- play-ing-this-song-this-good-good-dooby-good whatever he's singing. Good then. Good now. FYC's for an accent now and then.
Posted 18 years ago by smileyally    [ Reply ]
I would expect this on a cheesy 80's FM station vs. Radio Paradise. Oh well, still rating a 6/10.
Posted 18 years ago by djblitz    [ Reply ]
I wonder what it was that he was too happy to ask...
Posted 18 years ago by Mack    [ Reply ]
ArbiterOfGoodTaste wrote:
That was so not necessary. Heard way too much of them back in '89 and still haven't recovered.
yeah - but remember all the cool fashions and jelly bracelets and big hair? at least this song makes you remember what not to wear. and what not to listen to.
Posted 18 years ago by phillips    [ Reply ]
lester wrote:
Great addition to the playlist, Rebecca.
Yep wow... nice memories
Posted 18 years ago by Danny_G    [ Reply ]
Great addition to the playlist, Rebecca.
Posted 19 years ago by lester    [ Reply ]
That was so not necessary. Heard way too much of them back in '89 and still haven't recovered.
Posted 19 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
Great song, great band, fun music... makes my feet happy!
Posted 19 years ago by Lazaerus    [ Reply ]