Hi everyone, it is Ingi, the drummer and I want to say thank you to all of you who loved our music. Without the amazing fans out there we wouldn't have made it!!! So great to see that you still enjoy our music!! I am sending you all love and light - keep rocking!!
Thats really awesome Ingi, thank you so much for connecting with your fans ❤️ Clout music is timeless and always makes me happy. Fan since day one, hi from Holland ❤️🙏❤️
This takes me back to a time when life was so uncomplicated with great music and not a care in the world. I’m now 62 and the 1970’s for me was possibly the very best of times. Hello from Scotland.
Diese Zeit mit der Musik von Clout war super, sie kann man leider nicht mehr zurückdrehen! Schöne Zeiten waren das in den 70ger und 80ger Jahren! Wer stimmt mir da noch zu!? Lg petra 🤗
Written off as Just a one hit wonder. But even now, 45 years later, it is still irresistible. We play this at gigs with my band and it still gets them out of their seats like you've given them an electric shock. ❤
I understand why this song was big hit. It's simply irresistible. It gets a hold of the listener, and half way through you're completely into it, hooked on it like a drug. The climax is uplifting when she sings "find someone to take her place" puts it over the top. Very well produced and executed. The quintessential 1970s top 40 rocker... and it still does the trick!
Crikey? where do the years go? I was a teenager when this came out and i was definitely more carefree and full of fun back then. Today, at the age of 63, I am either grieving for all the loved ones i seem to be losing, collecting painkillers for my painful joints and am struggling with recovery from COVID19. Just to stick the knife right in heart, my beautiful best friend, Lucy my Lab got cancer and had to say goodbye. Thank God for the great songs that can transport me back to a better time, even if it is just for a short while.
God I miss the 70's. Some of the greatest music & fashions were in the late 60's - early 70's. With what is happening in the world in 2020...I wish I could return to the more kinder, freer gentler time of this era. God bless everyone.
@Wid Eye - I have to agree about the hideous fashions. I can’t believe how often the looks from the 70s have been brought back to life. Honestly, some of that stuff should never have been released on an unsuspecting world in the first place, let alone revived again and again-I’m looking at you, pale-blue polyester safari suit. 🤢 I too remember my childhood in the 60s and early-to-mid 70s as a simpler, safer time. For all that we have gained in the decades since then, I think our losses are far greater. RIP the innocence of youth and a pre-globalisation world. Cheers from Downunder, Nadine 😎🙃
@@nadineireland3361 Oh...come on Nadine...We looked great back then. 😎 The halter top floral print sundresses...Bell bottoms...mini-dresses & skirts. 💗 We were free to express ourselves. 😉 None of My friends & I, were ever accosted for what we wore. Men stood up & protected us. Yes...It was the birth of feminism. But I never went that route. I was happy being a young woman. And wore what young women wore. The Fashion...The Music...They were the Best. 🙂 Neighbours looked out for one another. I never lived in any of the Big Cities...But we saw all the riots on TV. I grew up in Germany...and later moved to the States (after I got married), but stayed away from the Big Cities. So I guess my memories may differ from some people. But I felt safer back then...Then I do now. It seemed there was this thing called "Respect". Plus we had fun & danced...And Loved. When I die...which will not be to long down the road...I hope my Heaven will be that decade of 1965-75ish. Take care & stay safe 🙂 p.s. I was in your beautiful Country, about 15 yrs ago. I Loved it 💗. Where else could you lay out in the sun at Christmas? lol 🥰 I stayed at the Novotel in St. Kilda, across from the Beach/Park. It was so beautiful. (Sorry to see it closed) I bet your country has changed a lot over the last 15-20 yrs...much like Germany has, during that same time. (And not for the better, I bet) Hugs
The first time I heard this song was in Dusseldorf in 1979. My father was in BAOR and I was living out in Germany. It was playing in Karstadt, the department store. It made an impression on me and I come back to listen to it again from time to time. If you're young, enjoy your youth. Life comes at you at a million miles an hour. You'll soon know what I mean. If you're old like me, congratulations on making it this far. They were the best of times.
This takes me back to a time when life was so uncomplicated with great music and not a care in the world. I’m now 63 and the 1970’s for me was possibly the very best of times. Hello from Alhambra. (Intentional copy.)
I remember this great song from 1978,I was ten and I knew every word of it,it's strange to think I worked with a south African man and he never heard of the song or the band and he has a few years on me so he would have been in his teens,great times and memories and a good song like this can transport me right back greetings from Ireland.
This song brings back so many memories, the most is being a12ish kid at St.Pauls Secondary school in London going on my first day trip to France by Hovercraft!!and in the back row of the coach taking us to Dover where these five girls(the same number of Clout!)singing this song, it's always brings be back to adolescent feelings/nostalgia, I hope those girls in the back seat of that coach in approximately 1974 are well,I will be your substitute !
Memories of "1977"....✨️♥️✨️ my sister Cathy would sing this song while bike riding with me during summer of '77 going to see our aunt Mae & Uncle Bob...🥰🥰 she loved this song!! ♥️ Good times! Great memories!!.... ✨️♥️✨️
Music really knows no bounds.Despite the fact that the song was released at the height of Apartheid in South Africa with the country being in near total isolation, we were still able to listen to this song on the radio and through record players.I was 14 at the time and had just joined high school in Nairobi, Kenya.
If this song came out in 1978, then I was fourteen years’ old and in the 9th grade. I swear I don’t recall this track, or the band, from those days. But then disco was in full swing. 👨🏻🦳😎🇺🇸🎸
I don'y usually listen to Steve Wright but this was in the Golden Oldies play list on 17th Jan 2022. Turned the radio on full blast and belted out the words, which I can still remember. This song just hasn't aged 45 years later.
As a South African, it makes me proud to see all the statements, comments and stories here, especially from the international fans. What a great song this is (including their other one, "Save Me") - world standard! It's has a nice melody and lyrics, beautiful woman with an authentic rock attitude and a great chorus. For those that do not know their other hit "Save Me", please do listen to it - great as well.
A big hit here in my country Australia. I have such amazing memories of this song. So happy it came from South Africa, just really lovely to hear that.
i was just wondering the the other day how much college rock music from south africa was made from the 1960s to 1980s that we never heard in the usa? i heard holly knights 1980 band Spider and the 1960s band 4 jack and a jill but that it.
This song, line up, composition, melody, in fact everything about it is pure class. It's got everything a band wants and needs. They play as one, just fantastic. Xx
Such a good song, I remember I bought this when it was number 2 and also bought “you’re the one that I want” which was number 1 at the same time for my sister when on holiday in Tenby South Wales 1978.
Loved this band to bits. Fondly remember spending time with them. Vividly flash back when Ingrid (drummer) sat smiling behind her office desk at EMI (South Africa). Tragically, Graham Beggs (Manager) ripped them off floating on his yacht on the Mediterranean when they were slogging their hearts out across Europe lining his pockets instead of theirs.
Only discovering this song recently after reading an article about it knocking Grease off the no.1 spot in the charts, I was curious to hear it and what a song it is!!! I can’t stop playing it
Hi everyone, it is Ingi, the drummer and I want to say thank you to all of you who loved our music. Without the amazing fans out there we wouldn't have made it!!! So great to see that you still enjoy our music!! I am sending you all love and light - keep rocking!!
hi Ingi, you have no idea how happy your music🥰 still makes people of my age. Thank you!!!
Hi from South Africa and thank you!!
Just watching this … loved it ! What happened to the group ?
Thats really awesome Ingi, thank you so much for connecting with your fans ❤️ Clout music is timeless and always makes me happy. Fan since day one, hi from Holland ❤️🙏❤️
l loved this song,
2024, whos listening to this great classic piece?
Me
Me😊
Me.
Ik ❤
I'm still listing and loving it
Another gem from 78.
Great year.
I was only 13 years old 1978 at Intermediate School NZ 🇳🇿 my mum loved this song ❤❤
Same 😊
70s ladies were so beautiful 😍 pure, natural, authentic and just themselves ❤️🙏
Not wrong
You purely forget the essentials behind your comment: No ducklips, no piercings, no fake eyebrows and no tattoos.
Not showing their gears what they have now no contest plus they South African they have beauty
Women didnt have bollocks back then either @@BubbaSnipe
permz
This takes me back to a time when life was so uncomplicated with great music and not a care in the world. I’m now 62 and the 1970’s for me was possibly the very best of times. Hello from Scotland.
hi chris yes the best times all the best for the feastive season from leeds
I agree. Hello from Yorkshire 😊
How true
Snap.
Best times Cannock staffs x
The cutest drummer in the history of rock and pop.
Girl power from South Afrika
Very beautiful Girl Power😍😍
I thank God so much I grew up with good music like this
Me too❤️❤️🙏
Honestly I don't think I would had have any character if it wasn't for these tracks
One of those summer hits that stays in your mind and never leaves…
ITS CALLED QUALITY.
Absolute quality
You so right about that im 64 now and i must have hummed this song at least 4-5 times a year brill song.
One of the first girl groups, great 😊😊😀🎉🇩🇪👍
It's a banging earworm for sure..😎
Meine Güte was habe ich viel darauf getanzt. Sowas gibt's heute nicht mehr, die 70ger waren einfach super! Wer gibt mir Recht!? lg petra 😊
Bin Absolut deiner Meinung
Yes mate!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ja war eine schöne Zeit
You're right!
True
Diese Zeit mit der Musik von Clout war super, sie kann man leider nicht mehr zurückdrehen! Schöne Zeiten waren das in den 70ger und 80ger Jahren! Wer stimmt mir da noch zu!? Lg petra 🤗
November 2024. If you are listening to this you are a legend and more.
Written off as Just a one hit wonder. But even now, 45 years later, it is still irresistible. We play this at gigs with my band and it still gets them out of their seats like you've given them an electric shock.
❤
They had 4 hits - also Save Me, Since You Been Gone and Let it Grow.
Great song.. reminds me of being in my late teens and early 20’s and those emotions we’ve all known.
@ivanpennell7664 🎶What name is your band? Im just a live music lover 🎶
They made more awesome songs ❤️
@@pleun315 no they did not.
Dit nummer en save me waren hun hits,groep kwam uit Zuid Afrika
Lots of happy memories!! Of 1978!!! 😊
The good old 70s the best music ever. I'm 63 but still feel 17 when I hear 70s music.❤❤❤❤❤
Anyone who has participated THIS time ... fresh ... free ... happy ... and always in a good mood with this music
One of the most outstanding songs of the late 70's absolutely brilliant 👏
The summer of 78 14 years old hormones all over the place but I was in love with the drummer ❤❤❤❤❤❤
I understand why this song was big hit. It's simply irresistible. It gets a hold of the listener, and half way through you're completely into it, hooked on it like a drug. The climax is uplifting when she sings "find someone to take her place" puts it over the top. Very well produced and executed. The quintessential 1970s top 40 rocker... and it still does the trick!
It's a 60's song strictly speaking, originally by the Righteous Brothers....
Yes, now why do you think the great Clout hit version did not even come close to the top 40 in America?
@@johno4521 No it's not. It was released by the Righteous Brothers in 1975.
This was one of my favourites. I can play it over and over without it getting boring.
Your hole
Crikey? where do the years go? I was a teenager when this came out and i was definitely more carefree and full of fun back then. Today, at the age of 63, I am either grieving for all the loved ones i seem to be losing, collecting painkillers for my painful joints and am struggling with recovery from COVID19. Just to stick the knife right in heart, my beautiful best friend, Lucy my Lab got cancer and had to say goodbye. Thank God for the great songs that can transport me back to a better time, even if it is just for a short while.
Skygazer sorry to hear that man, stay safe.
Sorry for your pain, you are not a lone, try and stay strong, not easy I know !! with love xxx
❤❤❤
God I miss the 70's. Some of the greatest music & fashions were in the late 60's - early 70's.
With what is happening in the world in 2020...I wish I could return to the more kinder, freer gentler time of this era.
God bless everyone.
How right you are
We need a time machine ASAP you also take care ❤️❤️
@Wid Eye - I have to agree about the hideous fashions. I can’t believe how often the looks from the 70s have been brought back to life. Honestly, some of that stuff should never have been released on an unsuspecting world in the first place, let alone revived again and again-I’m looking at you, pale-blue polyester safari suit. 🤢
I too remember my childhood in the 60s and early-to-mid 70s as a simpler, safer time. For all that we have gained in the decades since then, I think our losses are far greater. RIP the innocence of youth and a pre-globalisation world. Cheers from Downunder, Nadine 😎🙃
@@nadineireland3361 Oh...come on Nadine...We looked great back then. 😎
The halter top floral print sundresses...Bell bottoms...mini-dresses & skirts. 💗
We were free to express ourselves. 😉
None of My friends & I, were ever accosted for what we wore. Men stood up & protected us.
Yes...It was the birth of feminism. But I never went that route. I was happy being a young woman. And wore what young women wore.
The Fashion...The Music...They were the Best. 🙂
Neighbours looked out for one another. I never lived in any of the Big Cities...But we saw all the riots on TV.
I grew up in Germany...and later moved to the States (after I got married), but stayed away from the Big Cities. So I guess my memories may differ from some people. But I felt safer back then...Then I do now.
It seemed there was this thing called "Respect". Plus we had fun & danced...And Loved.
When I die...which will not be to long down the road...I hope my Heaven will be that decade of 1965-75ish.
Take care & stay safe 🙂
p.s.
I was in your beautiful Country, about 15 yrs ago. I Loved it 💗. Where else could you lay out in the sun at Christmas? lol 🥰
I stayed at the Novotel in St. Kilda, across from the Beach/Park. It was so beautiful. (Sorry to see it closed)
I bet your country has changed a lot over the last 15-20 yrs...much like Germany has, during that same time.
(And not for the better, I bet)
Hugs
The world has gone mad sadly 🙄🤔
The happy music in those days. Rock on the 70s I still love this at 62. Loving it.❤❤❤
From South African Clout "Substitute" circa August 1978 great memories as a 12 year old from that summer 😎✌️.
Absolutely love this song ..I’m 56 gee we had great music back then .oh the memories
April 2024. We were kids when this song was popular on the radio. Good ol' days!
I remember this song!
The drummer girl makes a perfect playback, as seen in other videos. She's soooo sweet.
A quite agree. I love 70's music the best. Happy childhood memories.....
The first time I heard this song was in Dusseldorf in 1979. My father was in BAOR and I was living out in Germany. It was playing in Karstadt, the department store. It made an impression on me and I come back to listen to it again from time to time. If you're young, enjoy your youth. Life comes at you at a million miles an hour. You'll soon know what I mean. If you're old like me, congratulations on making it this far. They were the best of times.
I was there in 1977 with the 13/18th royal hussars
Older but wiser...but...Still able to appreciate good music!
Very happy memories...😊
This takes me back to a time when life was so uncomplicated with great music and not a care in the world. I’m now 63 and the 1970’s for me was possibly the very best of times. Hello from Alhambra. (Intentional copy.)
The70,s what an era,57 now but I still miss the innocence of bygone age.
Wish I could go back and stay there
I know lads why was it over so quick can eneyone make a time machine
I’m 59 now , and good this takes me back to Fridays and Saturdays night disco......happy days , no worries.
70s were awesome !
Still a fabulous song, 70s we had brilliant songs. I'm so glad I was a teenager in the 70s, sweet memories, great times... ❤
They were an amazing South African band. Makes me proud to be from South Africa.
Who remembers John Kongos?
Jaluka?
Russian blood?
@@alanfinlayson3274 John's kango has nothing too do with this song.
@@mauriceosullivan6832 The point was that this band was South African as was John Kongos.
Thank you Clout - we of 1962 will always remember to you and this perfect song, thank you again so much, Best out of Bavaria!
Excellent groupe féminin des années 70. Chanson de qualité ce qui manque beaucoup aujourd'hui.
adieu la solitude - Sylvie Vartan. :-)
When I view this fabulous song it saddens me to know how far we have slipped ! Good old fashioned talent can't be beat. These gals are amazing!!
Good old days from our youth, when music was better and times more simple.❤
I agree 100%
I remember this great song from 1978,I was ten and I knew every word of it,it's strange to think I worked with a south African man and he never heard of the song or the band and he has a few years on me so he would have been in his teens,great times and memories and a good song like this can transport me right back greetings from Ireland.
Just like to say there will. Never ever be a substitute for 70s music… memories memories ❤️❤️
GREAT.I remember this song.This is when girl bands and boy bands could play their instruments,
And women were women.
The recording was actually played by studio musicians.
Boy bands are an abomination.
@@janmuenther not it was not
@@sallyjoan yes it was. And this song is also a cover from the Righteous Brothers from 1975.
Just left School when this came out. Still play it now at the rip old age of 58. Still banging tune.
Great South Africa 🇿🇦 band greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦 ❤❤❤
For me this is a masterpiece, never get tired of this song. Greetings from Germany.
This song brings back so many memories, the most is being a12ish kid at St.Pauls Secondary school in London going on my first day trip to France by Hovercraft!!and in the back row of the coach taking us to Dover where these five girls(the same number of Clout!)singing this song, it's always brings be back to adolescent feelings/nostalgia, I hope those girls in the back seat of that coach in approximately 1974 are well,I will be your substitute !
I'm a vocalist and this is awesome from Desiree Fox from East Perth WA
Love the bass pulsating throughout the song! They could definitely play their instruments👍
The South African band Circus did the all their music in the studio......
This was my Dad's favourite.Love and Miss him.Love this song good childhood memories.1980
I was into punk / new wave and reggae in 77/78 but always loved this tune! Love to all this! Dave west London xx
I heard this back in 1978 and I never forgot it. This is the first time I'm hearing it again ... 41 years later!
Nice band and good music. Prachtige band en goede muziek
Lekker
At 16 years old, I couldn’t take my eyes of these gorgeous birds.
That guitar just seemed to fit just right!
Well spotted 😛
Indeed.
Memories of "1977"....✨️♥️✨️
my sister Cathy would sing this song while bike riding with me during summer of '77 going to see our aunt Mae & Uncle Bob...🥰🥰
she loved this song!! ♥️ Good times! Great memories!!.... ✨️♥️✨️
The 1970’s were and are the greatest musical decade ever ❤️ !!!!
Music really knows no bounds.Despite the fact that the song was released at the height of Apartheid in South Africa with the country being in near total isolation, we were still able to listen to this song on the radio and through record players.I was 14 at the time and had just joined high school in Nairobi, Kenya.
Wish I could turn back time to the 70s really good music
+ computers -- and yes, it will be perfect.
So do I , the 70s great times ,life was good , So great
Yes, I’d be a teenager again!
PETRIK Lajos 70s with internet... perfect
1978 to 1981 the best period for me
What a great single from the late 70's, always enjoy listening to this, 41 years on!
Paul Brown September ‘78
Hit UK #2 August 1978.
Another timeless classic from a great decade for music!
I'd go back in a heartbeat.
@@andymatthews7617 I only go back knowing then what i know now.
I'm 66 and I remember this song so well wat a long way back. God time them we didn't have any worry about it such great time.
The summer of 1978 uncomplicated life ahead of me now 60 and disabled how things pan out
Cindy is a STAR........lead singer.....one of South Africas greatest......ever....
I was 10 years old when this song came out in 1978 and I still love it!!.
IT'S GOT IT ALL GREAT LADIES, GREAT LYRICS , AND A GREAT BEAT.
If this song came out in 1978, then I was fourteen years’ old and in the 9th grade. I swear I don’t recall this track, or the band, from those days. But then disco was in full swing. 👨🏻🦳😎🇺🇸🎸
I was 6 years old in 1978. One of my all time favorites. I loved it at 6 years old and still love it 45 years later. Brilliant song
@@m.scottreedersouth african band. Im from sa. Very proud clout fan
So was i, and i still love it as well.
Proudly from South Africa
I don'y usually listen to Steve Wright but this was in the Golden Oldies play list on 17th Jan 2022. Turned the radio on full blast and belted out the words, which I can still remember.
This song just hasn't aged 45 years later.
Awesome. Extremely healthy, very good luck, money, prosperity, happiness and success! 🍀🏆💗
What a bass line!
great record
I just loved this song when I was young,and I still do.Bravo,ladies !
As a South African, it makes me proud to see all the statements, comments and stories here, especially from the international fans. What a great song this is (including their other one, "Save Me") - world standard! It's has a nice melody and lyrics, beautiful woman with an authentic rock attitude and a great chorus. For those that do not know their other hit "Save Me", please do listen to it - great as well.
Clout was huuuuge in my country, The Netherlands. We just loved those South African rock babes! What a sound and this song still rocks today!!
A big hit here in my country Australia. I have such amazing memories of this song. So happy it came from South Africa, just really lovely to hear that.
45 yr old uk fan here buddy
i was just wondering the the other day how much college rock music from south africa was made from the 1960s to 1980s that we never heard in the usa? i heard holly knights 1980 band Spider and the 1960s band 4 jack and a jill but that it.
As another South African i need to second that 😊
From a simpler time, life was so different back then
I think this band was around for only 4 years but what a presence they made, terrific song always puts a smile on my dial 😃
This song, line up, composition, melody, in fact everything about it is pure class. It's got everything a band wants and needs. They play as one, just fantastic. Xx
Forgot how great this track was.brilliant era of music.Time less days back then
Man.... You just cannot kill a great golden oldie... Will never stop listening to great classics like these
Such a brilliant band, makes me feel young❤
Immer wieder ein Genuss! Nicht nur die Musik, sondern auch die Mädls!😍😍😍🤗🤗👍👍
Ja Michael,genau so sieht's aus.100%richtig.
Einer der ersten Girlbands ! Schade das es sie nur kurz gab!
Fantastic group. Beautiful girls. I especially like the one with the long hair. Lovely ladies all.
Loved this song since I was a kid and I’m 57 now. As good as it ever was.
One more reason to adore and respect my parents - for bringing me up listening to this kind of stuff
Yes I agree with you. Loved this song since first hearing it in 78.
one of the best songs to come out of south Africa CLOUT i bet they have
Last few songs have cheered me up. The power of music. Michael.
What a fabulous song and what a stunner in the blue pants 😍😍😍😍😍😍
Too all you guys the great 70s and Great times and laid back 😀👍
Absolutely brilliant song. What a great era..
Such a good song, I remember I bought this when it was number 2 and also bought “you’re the one that I want” which was number 1 at the same time for my sister when on holiday in Tenby South Wales 1978.
We haven't had music this good for the last 30 years.
No you didnt
❤️this i❤️then and still do
There were precious few women in rock back then. These were a breath of fresh air and my hormones went mad at the sight of them. Happy days!
Proudly South African
All right CLOUT Thks 🍀
Amazing crazy time's!!
Badass pop tune..should have gone to #1 in America. Released on Epic records in the states. I'll never forgive radio for ignoring this track!
Loved this band to bits. Fondly remember spending time with them. Vividly flash back when Ingrid (drummer) sat smiling behind her office desk at EMI (South Africa). Tragically, Graham Beggs (Manager) ripped them off floating on his yacht on the Mediterranean when they were slogging their hearts out across Europe lining his pockets instead of theirs.
Ah lordy.. Just thinking back.. I'll include the 80s too.. I was there, sometimes I like to be still there ❤️
One of the best songs to come out of South Africa
This one and also mammy blue from Charisma
Definitely best band and they had more cool songs, very under rated girl band !
first time i have heard this in a long time...great song..still better than most of the stuff released these days
Only discovering this song recently after reading an article about it knocking Grease off the no.1 spot in the charts, I was curious to hear it and what a song it is!!! I can’t stop playing it
Brillant song brillant era god i miss the 70s and early 80s best music ever...im 63now😁
This is what ladies looked liked and sang at my time and we loved them.
One of the ultimate hits of the late 70's ............should've been a global no.1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!