This is a masterclass in stamping an 80s beat in the modern day. I truly admire Flowers as an artist, and respect not only the work that he has put in over the years to expand his vocal range, but also the creative experimentation of his music. It never feels like experimentation for its own sake to seem different, or edgy, but shows how rooted it is in the musical influences he had growing up, and his love of them. Being the same age as him, hearing Bronski beat sampled, Tennant in here, and the many 80s covers Flowers does live, it's brilliantly nostalgic, and refreshing, and he's taking youngsters to a great musical place they may not have gone to otherwise; given how talentless, vacuous, sexualised and sterile the modern music industry is now. Hats off to the man!
This was playing at McDonalds. Googled the lyrics while I was eating my BigMac. Put it to play on UA-cam. Started crying. Saddest meal I had in my life. Great song, Brandon Flowers is the hero for all the guys who work for a relationship. I salute you, Sir.
@@RJordan0220 It's both, and very ambiguous about this. It's saying that the sacrifice of change is needed for a relationship too. Please don't speak in totality.
I wish so badly for a real conversation with Brandon Flowers about him, his life, and his music. I want to know down to every little detail. His music is my soundtrack.
you always surprise me!! seriously, I have zero words for this!! I am a proud victim - flowers, and nobody CAN CHANGE that!! I love you and you are doing an amazing work!! you never defraud your real fans!
En ‘I Can Change’, Brandon Flowers rinde homenaje al single de 1984 de Bronski Beat, ‘Smalltown Boy’. La canción cuenta además con un breve cameo de Neil Tennant de Pet Shop Boys. El video se grabó en las actuaciones en directo de Flowers en el Brixton Academy de Londres el pasado mes de mayo. Es el cuarto single de su exitosísimo ‘The Desired Effect’.
Primero había escuchado la canción de Brandon, y hoy escuché la que mencionas, y automáticamente me arrojó a esta hermosa canción "I Can Change" y leí tu comentario, todo está conectado :O
I sing this to myself anytime I’m going thru something hard and I know I’m gonna need to grow and change as a person to handle the situation appropriately
Hoy escuché este tema por primera vez en la radio y me dije "cómo puede ser que jamás oí semejante joya de los ´80?" Luego de investigar, me entero que es un tema del 2015. Increíble hallazgo.
This guy is brilliant! Not sure how he’s not gone to the top everywhere!!?? I love watching his sing and move and live his music. He has meaningful lyrics You’re a muso with a brain Brandon.
I really like the visual sort of "80s revival"! My little girl and I always talk bout "living in the 80s" and how she wishes she had grown up in that era. It was a simpler more carefree for me too so I appreciate any music that takes me to that place. I really relate to the lyrics "I can change " because I understand what it's like to always be adaptable to any environment simply because of my curious nature and never really being a person "set in my ways" because I enjoy always learning something new simply for just gaining whatever knowledge I can in this mortal life . Also that Empathic nature allows the adaptability since it's easy to sense the feelings of those near me.. However I'm going to be completely honest here in that I don't think a person should have to really change their intrinsic nature and spirit to be with someone-even if they have the gift and ability and nature to that adaptability.. It's a great professional trait but in intimate relationships , for me anyway , I've learned that I'd rather be able to be who I am and the person that the Lord intended me to be and be able to express myself and the gifts that I've been given and have someone be ok with that. I guess after all the years and all the experiences and all the people I've met and places I've been.. I guess my "ideal" would be to find someone who has been broken or wounded in similar ways as I have so that we could heal and grow and love each other better. Most people might be looking for perfection but I'm not.. I'm looking for someone I can work toward perfection with and for me for some reason I'm so attracted to the "wounded soul" that needs both love and nurturing as well as the Atonement to heal. I don't want to have to change before someone will love me. I don't want to change anyone either . People can grow together . I really appreciate the music and words and melodic musings as it really helps me to put my own life into perspective .. Music can heal .. People can heal.. The Lord can use our natural gifts to heal us and others so thank you for using your gifts to help people like me to heal and put my own life into perspective. God bless you with peace, positivity, humor, love and laughter! 😇👍🏼👍🏼
Can't stop listening:) Btw - I wouldn't want anyone to change for me. Don't pretend, don't adapt, think by urself, u feel it all in ur heart -concerns everything, EVERYTHING.
that's so true. why would you wanna change? that's weakness. actually, long time ago, I said I can change for you to my girlfriend and she dumped me anyway🤣 still love Brandon though
Not many remixes are good , this rocks and does not suck . Well done Brandon . Thank you to Jimi for allowing this- your version will always be special.
Imagine if Neil Tennant could "Change," and make a video where we see him singing front stage like Brandon Flowers, but left to his own devices, he probably won't. "Between Me and You" from the album is GREAT!
I feel like this video made the song even better haha. With a lot of his songs I feel like it seems strange and different at first, especially this one, but the more I hear it and with the visual as well, I realize how much it really works. This is actually growing to be one of my favorites from the album :)
I want duet between Brandon and Neil Tennant in this great song! Brandon, I does not understand how Neil has such a fleeting participation in this sensational song.
I LOVE THIS SONG!!! i cant stop listening...this is the best song so far (until now) from this album... i always love the killers and Brandon solos.... the best band/singer ever :)
I like the message of this song. I consistently try to change everyday. To change is to become better, to become holier, to become more Christ like. Thank God for Brandon Flowers.
smalltown boy was hands down one of the best yet underrated 80s songs so it's fitting it's being sampled by one of the current best yet underrated artists, also luv there was a cameo by bronski beat!
On the first listening I was thinking this song is a sort of remix/mashup like...I was totally wrong! This song is a masterpiece and the video amazing! Thanks Brandon!
Thanks Larry, I'll be sure to watch and record. I still have New Order and the Mumfords at Glastonbury from 2016 recorded and watched regularly. Will you be going?
-The bass starting at 0:56 sounds like Patterns - Sunny Days intro -1:19 background scream sounds like a sample of Kid Cudi - Releaser @4:20 -The entire song sounds like Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy this entire song is basically a hack of my favorite music playlist i love it
By reading the comments I came to a concludion that many people are not aware of "sampling". It's a thing. It's been around since the 80's. Welcome to.modern.music!
I love brandon flowers and i love the song and the album. If u are a big/huge Killers fan (like me), get the desired effect. It has great songs on there!!
This should be a single.. Leave your like .. Only this lyric video will surpass to Can't Deny My Love, Still Want You and Lonely Town... This deserves a video!
YO TE BANCO BRANDON !!!! Tanto me gusta tu musica que un cachorro que rescate de la calle se llama Brandon !!!!... During my breakfast I listen your music, every day!!! from here in ARGENTINA I say ....go, BRANDON, go !!!!!... congrats an thank you !!!!!!
I really like this song. ..I always liked smalltown boy...but I really like what Flowers has done with it! The video reminds me of the opening credits for the Peter Engels classic that was California Dreams though...! 90s kids out there will understand!!!!
Out of all the songs in The Desired Effect, this song is my absolute favorite (followed closely by Diggin Up The Heart). Whenever I'm in a bad mood I can just listen to this song and dance to it. SO good.
I want duet between Brandon and Neil Tennant in this great song! Brandon, I does not understand how Neil has such a fleeting participation in this sensational song. Brandon, you can change this?
Why people don't appreciate enough Brandon Flowers? He is a masterpiece
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Me encanta Brandon !! Genio total.!!!
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I appreciate him
This is a masterclass in stamping an 80s beat in the modern day. I truly admire Flowers as an artist, and respect not only the work that he has put in over the years to expand his vocal range, but also the creative experimentation of his music. It never feels like experimentation for its own sake to seem different, or edgy, but shows how rooted it is in the musical influences he had growing up, and his love of them. Being the same age as him, hearing Bronski beat sampled, Tennant in here, and the many 80s covers Flowers does live, it's brilliantly nostalgic, and refreshing, and he's taking youngsters to a great musical place they may not have gone to otherwise; given how talentless, vacuous, sexualised and sterile the modern music industry is now. Hats off to the man!
Very well stated, a comment that much though has gone into.
"Even if it's not who I am....
I can change."
I won’t change for anyone. But this song was one of my late husband’s favourites
I won’t change for anyone. But this song was one of my late husband’s favourites
This was playing at McDonalds. Googled the lyrics while I was eating my BigMac. Put it to play on UA-cam. Started crying. Saddest meal I had in my life. Great song, Brandon Flowers is the hero for all the guys who work for a relationship. I salute you, Sir.
oh 💗💜💗
This isn't healthy relationship advice. It's more a song of how people lose themselves in relationships to please someone else.
@@RJordan0220 It's both, and very ambiguous about this. It's saying that the sacrifice of change is needed for a relationship too. Please don't speak in totality.
this is toxic, always trying to be accepted, always giving the first step....
@@SusanaFord_ vvvvvvvvvvvgg
What a beautiful song, once again Neil Tennant has sprinkled his magic dust on a composition to bring out the best of its individual components.
Brandon Flowers style in music is very 80s something we need in this time! Its like an escape from the same old crap.
Exactly felt like that when I first heard it via radio
Definitely an 80s vibe going on.... love anything he and the Killers do. He is a musical genius
That is a belter. Total respect to the Smalltown Boy sample, which it deserves. Powerful and anthemic. Brilliant.
I can't believe I have never heard of this man before. He's handsome, he sings great and his style is sooooo from the 80's. This is perfect! ♡
I love how he's fully embraced the whole 80's vibe of the album now. Excellent song.
He's done justice to smalltown boy and has created an absolute banger at the same time. Brandon can do no wrong!!!
Is it meant to like a recreation? Because I always thought the songs sounded similar (that's why I love both) 🤭
Is it meant to be a recreation? I always thought they both sounded similar (that's why I love both)
@@misscow_boots9985 well he sampled their hit, and it fits perfectly to his song and lyrics :)
The hell he has. This is garbage
Hahah @@antneyfatts665
How can I concentrate on those lyrics when theres Brandon Flowers in the background! God he is so handsome!!!
He's just so distracting :p
Anicqua Smitt He is just like wine, gets better with age!
Anicqua Smitt Absolutely right!
Anicqua Smitt no man looks good with a moustache lol
Lovely Rita
Playing Brandon Flowers on loop for weeks now, and this one gets me dancing every time. Please don't ever stop making music, Brandon!
Brandon Flowers one of the best vocalist's in the world^^
Holy shit.
I heard this song like 2 years ago on MTV and I'm so glad I found it again!
Also I am now in love with Brandon Flowers
I wish so badly for a real conversation with Brandon Flowers about him, his life, and his music. I want to know down to every little detail. His music is my soundtrack.
Thank you Brandon - you're "THE MAN" and this song is some of your best work. Seriously what a way to capture the spirit of the 80's.
I think I've been hypnotized even further. Favorite song of the album and favorite album. Brandon Flowers is a music genius.
Ahhhh this is everything I need!! 😍 Can't believe I am just now finding his amazing solo stuff. All the 80s-ness of this is just perfect. ☺
you always surprise me!! seriously, I have zero words for this!! I am a proud victim - flowers, and nobody CAN CHANGE that!! I love you and you are doing an amazing work!! you never defraud your real fans!
2:24 is my favorite part. Interesting moves there Brandon haha
I love how he is taking me back to the 80s. This song is just aweome.
En ‘I Can Change’, Brandon Flowers rinde homenaje al single de 1984 de Bronski Beat, ‘Smalltown Boy’. La canción cuenta además con un breve cameo de Neil Tennant de Pet Shop Boys. El video se grabó en las actuaciones en directo de Flowers en el Brixton Academy de Londres el pasado mes de mayo. Es el cuarto single de su exitosísimo ‘The Desired Effect’.
Primero había escuchado la canción de Brandon, y hoy escuché la que mencionas, y automáticamente me arrojó a esta hermosa canción "I Can Change" y leí tu comentario, todo está conectado :O
@@elizabethphotographe también hice ese ping pong!
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@@jaaacob_o ua-cam.com/video/hwtWXdKCRmc/v-deo.html totalmente!
oie vaya dato 😁😁👍👍
I've played this song a 10,000 times and i still love it so much
Yus
Every day... oooh pure joy 💛💫🧡🍀🌟🎶
Me too!
me too, but I Can't change :D
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This song, and Brandon Flowers (as a solo artist) as a whole, doesnt get the recognition and airtime he deserves.
I sing this to myself anytime I’m going thru something hard and I know I’m gonna need to grow and change as a person to handle the situation appropriately
Ditto
Hoy escuché este tema por primera vez en la radio y me dije "cómo puede ser que jamás oí semejante joya de los ´80?" Luego de investigar, me entero que es un tema del 2015. Increíble hallazgo.
El tema de fondo que usó Brandon si es de los 80's
Busca Smalltown boy
@@david_slaughter Ahora sí! Con razón me sonaba de muy atrás ese ritmo. Gracias por el dato.
Oh the 80's...best decade ever!
I ♥ some smalltown boy, Mr Flowers!
Rita Palermi Ritim hahaha olha onde te achei!!! Amei essa musica!! ♥
Monica Tereza Lacerda hahahahah olha só Moniquin! Também amo essa música! Saudades! Beijocas!
This guy is brilliant! Not sure how he’s not gone to the top everywhere!!??
I love watching his sing and move and live his music. He has meaningful lyrics
You’re a muso with a brain Brandon.
I heard a bit of this on a New York college radio station. You tubed it and now listen almost daily. Love this🥰
Que lindo! Nunca tinha escutado e só conheci pela postagem recente do Pet Shop Boys. Amantes da boa música, podemos nos sentir homenageados!
Esse cara é sensacional...
This is amazing!!! My fave song ever is smalltown boy. He really does it justice. And then to get Neil tenant in the video. Brilliant!
I really like the visual sort of "80s revival"! My little girl and I always talk bout "living in the 80s" and how she wishes she had grown up in that era. It was a simpler more carefree for me too so I appreciate any music that takes me to that place. I really relate to the lyrics "I can change " because I understand what it's like to always be adaptable to any environment simply because of my curious nature and never really being a person "set in my ways" because I enjoy always learning something new simply for just gaining whatever knowledge I can in this mortal life . Also that Empathic nature allows the adaptability since it's easy to sense the feelings of those near me.. However I'm going to be completely honest here in that I don't think a person should have to really change their intrinsic nature and spirit to be with someone-even if they have the gift and ability and nature to that adaptability.. It's a great professional trait but in intimate relationships , for me anyway , I've learned that I'd rather be able to be who I am and the person that the Lord intended me to be and be able to express myself and the gifts that I've been given and have someone be ok with that. I guess after all the years and all the experiences and all the people I've met and places I've been.. I guess my "ideal" would be to find someone who has been broken or wounded in similar ways as I have so that we could heal and grow and love each other better. Most people might be looking for perfection but I'm not.. I'm looking for someone I can work toward perfection with and for me for some reason I'm so attracted to the "wounded soul" that needs both love and nurturing as well as the Atonement to heal. I don't want to have to change before someone will love me. I don't want to change anyone either . People can grow together . I really appreciate the music and words and melodic musings as it really helps me to put my own life into perspective .. Music can heal .. People can heal.. The Lord can use our natural gifts to heal us and others so thank you for using your gifts to help people like me to heal and put my own life into perspective. God bless you with peace, positivity, humor, love and laughter! 😇👍🏼👍🏼
His voice, especially in this song, sounds so nice to my ears. Thanks man!
This is by far the most A E S T H E T I C thing ever created. Brandon never disappoints.
I love this song! It's my favorite. Brandon did a great job on this new album.
I lost him for a bit and he keeps making PERFECT songs!
Even his lyric videos are magnificent!
Thank you Brandon.
It’s one of those songs the more you play the more it grows on you.
More thought and detail went into this lyric video than go into most finished promotional videos. Impressive.
Can't stop listening:)
Btw - I wouldn't want anyone to change for me.
Don't pretend, don't adapt, think by urself, u feel it all in ur heart -concerns everything, EVERYTHING.
that's so true. why would you wanna change? that's weakness. actually, long time ago, I said I can change for you to my girlfriend and she dumped me anyway🤣
still love Brandon though
Bravo Brandon!! The Desired Effect is perfect!!! And this song is one of my favorites!!
How can anyone say this album isn't good? It is perfection right? :D
Jade Harvey :D :D
Brandon Flowers is the best!!!
Swald G. Agree!!!!
La mejor music. ;)
Not many remixes are good , this rocks and does not suck . Well done Brandon . Thank you to Jimi for allowing this- your version will always be special.
Imagine if Neil Tennant could "Change," and make a video where we see him singing front stage like Brandon Flowers, but left to his own devices, he probably won't. "Between Me and You" from the album is GREAT!
Never been a fan of the killers, or Brandon... but heard this song when he was at the royal variety 2015 and i really like this song! Props Brandon!
I feel like this video made the song even better haha. With a lot of his songs I feel like it seems strange and different at first, especially this one, but the more I hear it and with the visual as well, I realize how much it really works. This is actually growing to be one of my favorites from the album :)
It's 2020 and I still love this song 🍀🍀🍀 Brandon is always in advance on the creation time 🙏😉😉😉
@Brandon Flowers Thank you Brandon, I hope you are working on new tracks and eventually a new 🆕 Album 💚
@Brandon Flowers French Fan 🙏👍🍀😎😉 I can't wait to see Brandon live again... 🎸🎼🎙
@Cynthia Erivo not Yupik changing your name lmfao so fake
I want duet between Brandon and Neil Tennant in this great song! Brandon, I does not understand how Neil has such a fleeting participation in this sensational song.
Qué feliz estoy de haberlo visto en Buenos Aires. ¡CUÁNTO LO ESPERAMOS! Lo amo tannnnnnnnto.
Neil Tennant apparing at 1:57: great moment!
Pet shot boys!!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏!!!
Siii, eso me impresionó mucho, qué ganas de llorar ❤
Wow only just realised it is Tenant. I thought who is the man it looks like pet shop boy man
@@liliann7725 shop*
I LOVE THIS SONG!!! i cant stop listening...this is the best song so far (until now) from this album... i always love the killers and Brandon solos.... the best band/singer ever :)
Oh, Brandon! You're what I'm looking for! ❤
I love this. Brandon Flowers is perfect!
+Dalton Silva not just perfect totally shit hot sexy
+Dalton Silva preach my nigga. so lit
I like the message of this song. I consistently try to change everyday. To change is to become better, to become holier, to become more Christ like. Thank God for Brandon Flowers.
The Desired Effect is one of my favourite albums. It's never far away.
Thank you for reintroducing Bronski Beat's "Smalltown Boy" to a new generation! A smash hit 30 years ago, in many countries except maybe in the US.
smalltown boy was hands down one of the best yet underrated 80s songs so it's fitting it's being sampled by one of the current best yet underrated artists, also luv there was a cameo by bronski beat!
Gonna say this again and im not shy saying so. I have a pretty big man crush on brandon. But hell, this song is incredible.
You'd be mad not to
johnny Smith I don't blame you :), all the girls do so why not the boys?
***** after all, i look up to him because of his talent,. he wrote insane amount of great songs.
Are you fucking gay?
I don’t blame you at all he’s a beauty!❤️🔥
THIS SONG IS PURE GENIUS AND BRANDON IS AN AMAZING ARTIST I WANNA CRY
On the first listening I was thinking this song is a sort of remix/mashup like...I was totally wrong!
This song is a masterpiece and the video amazing! Thanks Brandon!
I love this lyric video, because beautiful Brandon actually appears a lot in the video, lol.
This is a pretty brilliant use of the actual Bronski Beat groove supporting Brandon's new track laid on top. Creativity plus ....
Like an artist that paints on canvas he paints with words and his art will be timeless. Not truly appreciated except with the passing of time.
Brandon é mais que um cantor, é um poeta, que se conecta com minha alma, suas composições, o ritmo dos anos 80, perfeito!
I'd forgotten just how good this song is. Brilliant voice and about time for a new album, I think!
Thanks Larry, I'll be sure to watch and record. I still have New Order and the Mumfords at Glastonbury from 2016 recorded and watched regularly. Will you be going?
It's Excellent! He brought that beat back to life and integrated it so amazingly well, into such a fantastic song! Loving it!
This album is SOO underrated!!!
Omg his whole album is amazing, he did an awesome job :)
-The bass starting at 0:56 sounds like Patterns - Sunny Days intro
-1:19 background scream sounds like a sample of Kid Cudi - Releaser @4:20
-The entire song sounds like Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy
this entire song is basically a hack of my favorite music playlist i love it
By reading the comments I came to a concludion that many people are not aware of "sampling". It's a thing. It's been around since the 80's.
Welcome to.modern.music!
I love brandon flowers and i love the song and the album. If u are a big/huge Killers fan (like me), get the desired effect. It has great songs on there!!
This song makes me cry and dance at the same time! ♥
Neil and Brandon. Awesome voice combo!
What a song tune just genius, Brandon Flowers rocks man!
If you were a teen in the 80s then you know who this song belongs to. Never grows old, still a fantastic tune 20 odd years later. Love it.
This should be a single.. Leave your like .. Only this lyric video will surpass to Can't Deny My Love, Still Want You and Lonely Town... This deserves a video!
This music video is really cool I love the low frame rate while he's singing with the piano it looks epic
YO TE BANCO BRANDON !!!! Tanto me gusta tu musica que un cachorro que rescate de la calle se llama Brandon !!!!... During my breakfast I listen your music, every day!!! from here in ARGENTINA I say ....go, BRANDON, go !!!!!... congrats an thank you !!!!!!
I really like this song. ..I always liked smalltown boy...but I really like what Flowers has done with it!
The video reminds me of the opening credits for the Peter Engels classic that was California Dreams though...! 90s kids out there will understand!!!!
This song is amazing - Brandon flowers is class
The best part is Brandon lived through the 80's so he knows what real music was, now he makes his own real music
this is one of my favourite songs of all time. MASTERPIECE.
this man deserves so much more credit for his work.
he is really underrated!
He is not going to change for you, no body is gonna do so, but this song still rocks.
Brandon make a tour with your music pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! 😍😍😍😍😍
Epic song I love the twist on the Bronski Beat classic!! Brandon is such a hottie
it can hold a proper driving list for sure
DramaticMac OMG I WATCH YOU !!!!!!
DramaticMac thank you, I thought I was crazy, I kept insisting it was Bronsky Beat "Tell Me Why"
@@robertbruce5213 It's actually Smalltown Boy by Bronski Beat. I found this link from the TuneFind for Insatiable TV series. Love Bronski Beat!
Just coming back to this song 5 years on still amazes me how this wasn't a major hit
YES!!! an EXCELLENT SONG!!! j'ADORE!!! C'EST UN excellent compositeur, interprete!!! c'est vraiment du changement au niveau du son musical!!
Cadê os victims BRs pra compartilhar uns feels comigo? Chorosa
Kkkkkkk esses feels são realmente bem intensos !!!
Aline Brito Tamo junto ;_;
ca
Out of all the songs in The Desired Effect, this song is my absolute favorite (followed closely by Diggin Up The Heart). Whenever I'm in a bad mood I can just listen to this song and dance to it. SO good.
Escuchando esta pieza maestra, de buena fusion pop del gran Flowers...
Noviembre del 2023...
These lyric videos are getting cooler and cooler. This one is awesome! Glad we got to see his face in there, too! :-)
Will always love this ! And Brandon and the killers my god this is flawless
Best Brandon Flowers Album,The Killers ones include.
Damn this is good. It gives that pure 80-s vibe mmm...
brandon in slicked back hair and ray bans
Fr i aint even gay but id marry him
Pero que clase de obra maestra es esta!
I want duet between Brandon and Neil Tennant in this great song! Brandon, I does not understand how Neil has such a fleeting participation in this sensational song. Brandon, you can change this?
run dmc economik problem what was what now dmc for champion problem
Neil did his line over the phone.
He obviously came back for the video
This music have something else that i can't explain, some kind of 80's music... It's so wonderfull and kind of nostalgic!!!
Neil Tennant on the track and video gives this whole thing a major hype
One of the best collabs, master stroke
Contando los días para verte en Buenos Aires - Argentina. Gracias por tanta felicidad ♥♥♥
+Stephanie Britez Falta muy poco =))))
Muy buena canción 💕