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Their first song Everlasting Love was also a cover of Robert Knight's US soul hit. I think I read when me met Love Affair he wasn't too happy about the whole thing.
ahh the Rolling Stones, this must be one of their most recognisable songs! I must admit the Stones aren't my most favourite band but I think they are amazing to still be performing after so many years, I take my hat off to them! Incidentally, there was a local Aussie band called Hush who did a great cover of this song in the seventies. Loved your reactions, and the dog is very cute!
Yes, it is amazing that they are still going strong, Kim. It is unbelievable really. So glad you liked our reactions. The dog is Chelsea's. His name is Charley. He has appeared in a few videos over the last couple of years. He is a sweetie 🤩❤️
The good old Strolling Bones, I mean Rolling Stones. They’ve been looking for satisfaction for a very long time, and still haven’t gotten any, poor boys 😂
@@playitagainsue a of song of theirs I meant to recommend is Undercover (of the night), from the early 80s, some people tend to forget or overlook the song, it’s one of a few Stones songs that I have on a playlist for when I’m driving or travelling somewhere
If you het the chance, listen to his live show. Zappa in New York is an amazing album. You get the funny, and then you get the skill and complexity. Be warned, once you go down the Zappa hole, you won't want to come back 😂
Well The Stones A classic among classic It was censored on TV for the most absurd line ( you can look it up ) Anyway amazing band and one of my first ever concerts , I wont say how long ago but Bill Wyman was still on bass. My top 2 songs 1. Little obscure but its is Salt of The Earth off Beggars Banquet ( Keith sings it and it last song performed on their movie called Rock and Roll Circus ) 2. Sympathy for the Devil also off Beggars Banquet album from 1968 which is inspired/based on one on my favorite books called The Master and Margarita : written in Russian around 1940 but not published until 1967 It was very hip reading at the time ( sorta still is ) and so Mick literally wrote this song as book was rolling of the presses l.
@jessem470 Hey Jesse, ok I will look it up to see the line you talked about. What a great band to be one of your firsts. I have seen them a few times but I didn't start seeing until the 80s when we had to go to Buffalo to see them because they couldn't cross the border for a while because of Keith getting caught with drugs. I had no idea that song was based on a book in Russian...very cool fun fact 🤗💙
Powerful song, Sue, and because it had a strong melody and was sung in a more pop / rock style, I found it more accessible than his angsty rap style .. Not that the other stuff isn't good, but I just can't listen to lots of that music .. His lyrics are always painfully honest and very intelligent .. Checked out a couple of Chinchilla songs .. She doesn't hold anything back in "Little Girl Gone"!
@wayne_twentyfive Yes great point, Wayne. This is the kind of song you can listen to often. Yes I have to check out more of Chinchilla's stuff. I don't know anything she has done 🤗💜
Dear Sue, You have inspired me to send you my wish list. It is a long list, my apologies for that, but these are the singers I would love you to review: (1) ADEVA Respect (2) REBECCA FERGUSSON Glitter and Gold (3) EARTHA KITT C´est si bon. (4) DUSTY SPRINGFIELD Early in the morning (5) JANIS JOPLIN Summertime (6) JANET KEY Silly Games (7) HELEN REDDY I don´t know how to love him (8) SIOUXIE AND THE BANSHEES Dear Prudence (9) GRACE JONES Libertango (Strange, I´ve Seen that face before) (10) MS DYNAMITE Miss Dynamitee (11) YAZOO (Alison Moyet) Don´t Go (12) RANDY CRAWFORD Street Life (13) IRENE CARA What a feelin´ (14) LISA STANSFIELD All Around the world (15) BETTY BOO I Can´t Dance (16) DES´REE You Gotta Be (17) NENEH CHERRY Buffallo Stance (18) EVA CASSIDY Fields of Gold (19) SELECTOR (Pauline Black) On My Radio (20) SOUL 2 SOUL (Caron Wheeler) Keep on Movin´ (21) LILLY ALLEN The Fear (22) YUNCHEN LHAMO Happiness is ... (23) JANET JACKSON Nasty (24) NINA HAGEN African Reggae (25) JOAN ARMATRADING Love & Affection Thank you! 😍
Hey Shaman, thanks so much for your suggestions. Just a few that you can already listen to. I have done On My Radio by Selecter, I've Seen That Face Before by Grace Jones, Fields of Gold by Eva Cassidy so you may want to check them out. Also, I did Nina Hagen's African Reggae however, I couldn't post it as it was blocked in over 180 countries so no one would ever see it....which is a shame because I think that was a good review. I have a couple of your other ones on my list 🤩💙
Fantastic song ! .. Loved it from the first time I heard it, and it still sounds good after many, many listens .. Not a big fan of this particular video though, as for me it takes away from rather than adds to the song .. Even for the 80s, it's a bit weird.🙄 .. I like Gloria Jones' soulful original, but Soft Cell's arrangement, and production, and Marc Almond's vocals take it to a new level IMHO.
@wayne_twentyfive I agree, Wayne. It is an odd video. Sometimes videos can add to or at least compliment the song but this video doesn't do either. But the song is very well performed and produced. I haven't heard Gloria's version and look forward to hearing it but Soft Cell's version is a classic 🤩♥️
Hey Sue .. Now that you've reacted to The Beatles and Gerry and The Pacemakers, you'll have to check out the other of the Top 3 biggest Liverpool bands, The Searchers .. These guys were huge, with a long list of hits .. "When You Walk In The Room", "Needles And Pins", "Don't Throw Your Love Away", "Love Potion No.9", "Sweets For My Sweet", "Sugar And Spice" and more !
Love Gerry and The Pacemakers ! .. This is one of their best, although my fave is the classic "You'll Never Walk Alone" .. Gerry's voice was just wonderful, and always had lots of feeling and expression, whether singing ballads or up-tempo numbers .. Their first No.1 hit "How Do You Do It" ( written by prolific hit-writer Mitch Murray ) was offered to The Beatles to be their first single, but they wanted to do one of their own compositions, and went with "Love Me Do" instead .. Cheers, Wayne
@@playitagainsue Wow, I can't believe you don't know The Beatles' "Love Me Do", Sue .. I'm sure you must have heard it at some stage .. It only went to No.17 in the UK compared to Gerry and The Pacemakers reaching No.1 with "How Do You Do It'', but they had lots of faith in their original compositions, and rightly so .. Their second single, another original called "Please Please Me" went to No.1, and the rest is history !
@wayne_twentyfive Hey Wayne, no sorry I wasn't being clear. I know Love Me Do by the Beatles. I didn't know all of the Pacemakers' songs you mentioned. I was just being cheeky about saying that the Beatles did "ok" with their choice of choosing to sing Love Me Do. Sorry for the confusion 😜🤗♥️
Thank you for the wonderful reaction Sue...so happy to see you returning to Ren and his friends. I believe Ren and Chinchilla share writing credits for this tune...their other collaborations are equally moving and epic...for a different taste...you might want to check out their live "busking" performance of "Sexual Healing" (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-kAzVVbsAgk0.html).... a good sample of Ren's further talents and a breathtaking view of Chinchilla's offerings....Her catalog is well worth adding to your to-view list...a new icon for female and individual empowerment ...(would heartily support any subsequent recommendations pointing you towards "Fingers - live for hunger TV" ..."Little Girl Gone" and/or any other suggestions).....
This was really interesting, their voices were so full of emotion, and yes I agree, it was a raw sound for sure. I've never heard of Ren or Chinchilla, but I was pretty impressed by this video.
@georgedowd4689 it is lovely that they comment sometimes. I love that they do that. That is such a nice touch and very generous of them. This song was copyrighted, though. Universal music has claimed it. I disputed it and they rejected my claim so this song must have some connection to UMG.
There is no higher praise in can give than to compare this or at least say it put me in mind of Nick Drake I love Ren as an artist This is like a cross between King Krule and Nick Drake Heartbreaking but necessary
@@playitagainsue Nick Drake was a folk artist from early seventies He passed away at 26 from an accidental overdose of antidepressants He is only artist i can name with a perfect discography ( every song ) He only made 3 albums , did not play live and believe it or not he was never filmed ( ever ) and most photos of him are from 3 photos sessions But his music ! Oh my God so Hauntingly beautiful
Moin aus Schleswig-Holstein. Heilung ist der musikalische Norden Europas. Btw. Geil, du hast ne Schallplatte von Erasure im Regal, die ich in den 80ern auch hatte. LIKE!
THANK YOU for your appreciation of our Cilla Black! She is one of Liverpool´s treasures. Sadly forgotten by the British public for her contribution to music. She was a pioneer. Sheer class and quality. 😍
Tainted Love was originally a Soul song Fun fact is that it was a B side of the song My Bad Boy is coming home Soft Cells version was a masterpiece of a cover for 2 reason First it is just an incredible version giving it new life and second it fits in to the concept and narrative of Soft Cells album Non Stop Erotic Cabaret Marilyn Manson also covered this song One sad note Gloria Jone was diving the car that hit a tree and Marc Bolan’s died as a result Gloria played and sang on many T Rex albums and they share a son Gloria also had another hit in 60’s called Heartbeat and that was covered by Dusty Springfield
@jessem470 Wow I had no idea about her being involved with the car crash or them sharing a son. That is so sad. I appreciate you telling me that, Jesse ❤️😪
I discovered EBTG in 1995 when a friend in Turners Falls MA decided I would love the Amplified Heart album. I did, and spent the rest of the 90's and 2000's listening to everything they put out. When MP3's were thing, I was able to find most of their back catalog. Musically, they have influenced me in a big way. Thanks for being out there and keeping EBTG alive on the net!
@3rd-culture-kid Hey 3rd culture kid, it is my pleasure. I have enjoyed their stuff since the 1980s. I love how they have evolved and changed over the years...keeping everything new and fresh 🤩💚
loved these guys and bought the 45 rpm instantly after hearing the song once. gerry marsden left us at 78 years old in 2021 and is missed . another stunning tune they did back then was 'don't let the sun catch you crying' . if you have not heard it before you will not want to miss this masterpiece. absolute smash hit : ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Vf7tgvqof9s.html
Unlike the Beatles, Gerry did actually stay in Liverpool. Before my time, but I'm told by older relatives that Gerry and the Pacemakers live act was a hard rocking rhythm and blues sound rather than the pop sounds they recorded. I was told that they were all really nice people too.
Gerry was a fine singer, and his version of You’ll Never Walk Alone has been sung by fans of Liverpool football club at every match the club has played ever since it was released in the 1960s
oh my goodness, this brings back so many memories for me. Watching Top of The Pops was something my sister and I never missed. I remember this song, we loved Gerry and the Pacemakers.. we knew all the words and sang along with our hairbrushes as microphones! His voice is so smooth, he makes it look effortless to sing. Lovely reaction from you Sue, I agree this is a beautiful song.
@kimr3729 I love that this brought back so many good memories, Kim. I think we all sang into brushes or the like to perform to all our favourite songs...great times 🥰💗
Really beautiful song and Jerry’s voice is fantastic Jerry and the Pacemaker’s first 3 singles hit #1 on UK charts A feat not even achieved byThe Beatles This feat was only achieved many years. by another Liverpool band ; Frankie Goes to Hollywood Who included their cover of Ferry Across The Mersey on the B Side of 12” version of Relax
I met Gerry at the Falls Casino about 10 years ago and got his autograph to add to my collection. His voice was still pristine. A sweet and friendly guy. Married his childhood sweetheart for life. Told him I was at the original Cavern before they tore it down and that deserved a kiss. I got one!!!! His backup band was what was left of Badfinger after 2 of them had committed suicide. ☹(Ripped off by their manager). Geriatric and the Pacemakers (as my brother called them) were the first group to have their first 3 singles go to #1. Even The Beatles didn't do that! "How do you do what you do to me" was turned down by The Beatles and hit #1. The other 2 of the 3 consecutive #1's were "I like it" and "You'll never walk alone".
@susieq9801 How cool is that, Linda. I love that you got a kiss too...good for you. I am glad to hear Gerry was a great guy. It always makes me happy to know that some famous people are just kind regular folks 🥰
Fantastic band, even better live! Check out anything from their Wembley stadium concert 1991...my favourite from that show is What You Need, but anything from it is brilliant. Canadian, JD Fortune won the show and released an album and did a world tour. I went to the Melbourne show and was fantastic. Not quite the same without Michael, but still great to see my favourite band play one last time. Some fans are harsh on JD, but he had big shoes to fill and did a great job imo. He was younger and a little naughty and brought a little swagger. He was never going to be as good as Michael, who could be! Oh, Pretty Vegas was the biggest hit with JD!
