Bronski Beat - Why ? (Official HD Video)

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  • @kre8a361
    @kre8a361 11 місяців тому +189

    RIP to Steven Forrest and Larry Steinbachek who was a composer, song writer and synthesiser keyboardist for Bronski Beat. The trio from the greatest decade of music will never be forgotten.

    • @edgeGabe
      @edgeGabe 10 місяців тому +5

      Greatest decade.

    • @adriano247
      @adriano247 7 місяців тому +4

      @@edgeGabe by FAR.
      RIP to the two guys in the video. one of their best hits

    • @jodysierra9487
      @jodysierra9487 6 місяців тому +1

      @@adriano247 how did they die

    • @jodysierra9487
      @jodysierra9487 6 місяців тому

      Love the music❤

    • @dictatordominator
      @dictatordominator 4 місяці тому +3

      уникальные люди, большой талант, это навсегда!

  • @jodif916
    @jodif916 Рік тому +117

    Jimmy has the most amazing unique voice ♥️

  • @dars5229
    @dars5229 10 місяців тому +164

    Being out in the 80s, that took some guts. I respect the hell out of that.

    • @VictornHart
      @VictornHart 10 місяців тому

      Tu abuela en bicicleta wey! No entiendo ni pedo que está pasando ahorita wey

    • @peterpiperthefirst9791
      @peterpiperthefirst9791 8 місяців тому +8

      Depended where you lived. In cities that had a gay community it was a blast. This song captures the spirit.

    • @dars5229
      @dars5229 8 місяців тому +8

      @@peterpiperthefirst9791 I grew up in Ireland in the 80s. Not the most open-minded of climates and I confess to being a product of my environment when I was young. Then I got a little bit older and wiser and realised some of my favourite people weren't straight like me. Nowadays I respect having the guts to be unapologetically yourself when the whole world saw you as a leper or worse.

    • @peterpiperthefirst9791
      @peterpiperthefirst9791 8 місяців тому +5

      @@dars5229 I love Ireland, had a friend who lived in the US for 15 year then moved back. I visited & got the grand island tour including a day and night on the Aran Islands. Love the music, love the literature. A culture to be proud of. -- I think it takes guts to be who you are no matter what. Everyone has their own battle to fight. In the 80s the big cities were a refuge for lesbians & gays but even smaller cities/university towns had their own enclave, often in plain sight but invisible if you didn't know. At this distance of decades what I recall most is how much fun we all had. May sound odd: prejudice was widespread, these were the dark years of Aids, but people pulled together, fought back, many straight allies, lots of compassion. Sometimes I think it's just as important to recall the joyfulness of those times, an almost a utopian spirit sometimes, the anarchy and playfulness. You can hear it in the music -- Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Dead or Alive, Culture Club, Pet Shop Boys, George Michael, Queen -- well I won't go on, it's a long list. When we'd all get together night after night it was a celebration. Thanks for your generous post.

    • @dars5229
      @dars5229 8 місяців тому +4

      @@peterpiperthefirst9791 Yeah, I was raised on Pet Shop Boys, Queen, George Michael. And, of course, Bronski Beat and The Communards. Others like Bowie I discovered for myself. I worked in my Da's garage and there was a dude who worked nearby as a locksmith. He was a great guy, big Elvis fan. Kept a big dog called Blue, almost as tall as me. A huge Great Dane. And years later, I realized two things; one, he was gay and two, I'd been an asshole. Like, he wasn't from another planet, didn't have three heads and eat babies. I realized my "friends" were full of shit and my Da who just liked good music and accepted people for who they are was right. Now as I get older, I agree with you. It takes guts to be who you are, no matter what.

  • @thebadgamer1967
    @thebadgamer1967 11 місяців тому +181

    As a very closeted teen in the early 80's living in a backwater town in Tasmania Australia bronski was a life line ❤❤❤

    • @TheCuthere
      @TheCuthere 10 місяців тому +20

      It must have been so difficult for you. As a straight man I could never experience something like being “in the closet”. It’s such a shame that even today people have to hide their identity for fear of violence, I hope it all worked out for you, God bless.

    • @767wattsy
      @767wattsy 7 місяців тому +5

      Likewise living in Gippsland at the same time.

    • @assiabenslimane2589
      @assiabenslimane2589 6 місяців тому +1

      Hear hear 😂

    • @derekstynes9631
      @derekstynes9631 5 місяців тому +2

      Ditto but I was a Very Young Closeted Soldier when the age of consent LP woke Me up ! Sorry to Hear of the Death of Band Members yet more taken too soon RIP .

    • @vitesse_arnhem
      @vitesse_arnhem 4 місяці тому +1

      Enough with the g*y stuff, stra*ght stuff, we’re all Americans, let’s be united and fix this mess.

  • @sjn9195
    @sjn9195 Рік тому +47

    his voice: sublime

    • @alexandree4971
      @alexandree4971 Місяць тому +1

      Something mystical that can’t be described. He has something.

  • @supergranular
    @supergranular 3 роки тому +63

    RIP Steve. This will live on forever.

    • @yungkidnf
      @yungkidnf Рік тому

      I just found out. Jesus Christ, smoke inhalation of all things.

    • @Jjuuy22
      @Jjuuy22 11 місяців тому

      N importe quoi

  • @sophiew1967
    @sophiew1967 3 роки тому +67

    RIP Steve Bronski..I will NEVER forget being a student in Liverpool uni in the 80' s & working behind the bar during Bronski Bear's sound check...mesmerising and not my type of music ..just stuck with me because they were great! Rest easy mate your music brought so much joy to so many xx

  • @eaaquamarine
    @eaaquamarine 4 роки тому +247

    "YOU IN YOUR FALSE SECURITIES TEAR UP MY LIFE, CONDEMNING ME, NAME ME AN ILLNESS, CALL ME A SIN, NEVER FEEL GUILTY, NEVER GIVE IN, TELL ME WHY? YOU AND ME TOGETHER FIGHTING FOR OUR LOVE" - great song

  • @biddylisduff
    @biddylisduff 3 роки тому +384

    RIP Steve Bronski. Such an important band, message in a banging tune. This and "Small-town Boy" really told the story, heartbreaking and powerful at the same time.

    • @BillAnt
      @BillAnt 2 роки тому +6

      Looking back at these older videos at 0:21 the sausages hanging sure gives new meaning. hehe

    • @stadiumarcadium2351
      @stadiumarcadium2351 2 роки тому +14

      @port nut Bronski had a stroke in 2018 which limited his mobility. He died from smoke inhalation in a fire at his home in Soho, London, on 7 December 2021, at the age of 61

    • @NeilNZ
      @NeilNZ 2 роки тому +11

      Didn't realise he died. Just looked it up. They certainly left their mark for good music and Steve was behind it. Thank you Steve 🙏 RIP 🙏

    • @704commentkan
      @704commentkan 2 роки тому +2

      ​@@NeilNZ he will be missed

    • @BossySwan
      @BossySwan Рік тому

      @@stadiumarcadium2351stroke inhalation

  • @nativetexanful
    @nativetexanful Рік тому +68

    This song sure brings back memories of a bygone era. Unfortunately, those days are gone forever.

  • @retrosound72
    @retrosound72 3 роки тому +112

    Rest in Peace Steve! Thank you for the music.

    • @keepa1271
      @keepa1271 3 роки тому +3

      wait he died?:(

    • @Ksaxkradio
      @Ksaxkradio 3 роки тому +1

      @@keepa1271 yeah his home caught fire

    • @cathymoon5468
      @cathymoon5468 2 роки тому +4

      @@Ksaxkradio oh my god how horrible!! R.I.P.
      and thanx 4 the beautiful music

    • @Ksaxkradio
      @Ksaxkradio 2 роки тому +1

      @@cathymoon5468 terrible way to go smoke inhalation

    • @jotapatton8332
      @jotapatton8332 2 роки тому

      @@keepa1271 yes :(
      es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Bronski

  • @publicpitchblendeorg
    @publicpitchblendeorg 4 роки тому +21

    Voice of an Angel

  • @timkvenland1885
    @timkvenland1885 3 роки тому +133

    Jimmy Somerville - incredible talent

    • @dmitrijsjevliovskis40
      @dmitrijsjevliovskis40 2 роки тому

      PIDR

    • @timkvenland1885
      @timkvenland1885 2 роки тому

      @@dmitrijsjevliovskis40 Better than russian anyways

    • @Lusia-Zlusia
      @Lusia-Zlusia 9 місяців тому +1

      Так он ещё и актёр прекрасный.

    • @MrMekki10
      @MrMekki10 8 місяців тому

      Haässlicher geht es ja kaum! Und dann diese Kastratenstimme!

    • @timkvenland1885
      @timkvenland1885 8 місяців тому

      ​@@MrMekki10 "You and your false securities"

  • @artisansportsman8950
    @artisansportsman8950 4 роки тому +98

    Bronski Beat breaking down barriers/ forever fighting for all our love.
    And producing music that makes you want to dance.

  • @adrianpoesiat
    @adrianpoesiat Рік тому +33

    Jimmy’s excellent two octave range. Love their music

  • @d1654
    @d1654 3 роки тому +454

    Never feel guilty, never give in...
    RIP Steve Bronski.

    • @origamiandcats6873
      @origamiandcats6873 3 роки тому +5

      Very depressing month for sure.

    • @akta3551
      @akta3551 3 роки тому +2

      I understand

    • @kaybicaku923
      @kaybicaku923 2 роки тому +5

      The world is cruel . Time to change ? 40 years on I say yes

    • @kaybicaku923
      @kaybicaku923 2 роки тому

      Ppl die every day . Just look at the present children younger who didnt ask for . a whole future ahead of them wiped out. What for ? .... bloody power

    • @valeplay5159
      @valeplay5159 2 роки тому +2

      The singer is not died

  • @ciara313245
    @ciara313245 5 років тому +666

    Jimmy has one of those voices where he'd only have to drop ONE note and you'll immediately know who it is🙌🙌🙌💯

    • @nikko__5850
      @nikko__5850 5 років тому +8

      So true😊

    • @LarryFleetwood8675
      @LarryFleetwood8675 4 роки тому +11

      He's kind of like a Tiny Tim for the '80s/'90s...

    • @Franciscoluche
      @Franciscoluche 4 роки тому +4

      🤗❤️

    • @michaelasquith
      @michaelasquith 4 роки тому +20

      Jimmy Somerville is a legend. I like some of his songs. I don't care what any other UA-cam users say, but Jimmy Somerville was 1 of the best singers, and songwriters.

    • @Pampan87
      @Pampan87 3 роки тому

      Listen to temper trap and tell me what you think.

  • @funfan515
    @funfan515 9 місяців тому +5

    Brilliant!! Timeless!! Quality!!!🤩
    Somerville : amazing artist 👌

  • @mohamedbenferha3665
    @mohamedbenferha3665 6 років тому +184

    best decade for uk artists decade of freedom , creativity and musical revolution ...

    • @benjaminsidneykidd-bentley3966
      @benjaminsidneykidd-bentley3966 5 років тому +9

      We need him back. This country is falling apart and our human rights law is in danger. Time for Prides to get political again... it's no time for complacency!
      This 'uk' could fall apart any minute... our community and our allies need to rise up NOW. For tomorrow could be to late!

    • @calboy2
      @calboy2 4 роки тому

      And then came Adele. 🐽

    • @MegaPhalaenopsis
      @MegaPhalaenopsis 4 роки тому

      true , 100% agreed

    • @julieking9481
      @julieking9481 3 роки тому

      You said it man

    • @Belisarius536
      @Belisarius536 Рік тому +1

      @@benjaminsidneykidd-bentley3966 I read your comment and I said to myself if only I could show 4 years ago you when this comment was written what todays world is like.
      You’d think someone was taking the piss. Your words were prophetic.
      We are further along the line now, back then we were at the tipping point but now it’s it’s over the precipice sliding down the hill.
      Let’s come back in another 4 years time and see where we from now.

  • @cyndih1993
    @cyndih1993 11 місяців тому +13

    Not only is this an incredibly socially powerful piece of music for its era it's one of the greatest running songs of all time . I used this constantly for my interval Hill training

  • @yvc9
    @yvc9 4 роки тому +140

    i danced to this like my life depended on it, that wall of synth calling me to the dance floor like a siren

    • @scottleipski1015
      @scottleipski1015 4 роки тому +2

      A CLOCKWORK ORANGE......VERY HIP Yves....DANCED TOO!!!

    • @yvc9
      @yvc9 4 роки тому +1

      @@scottleipski1015 it sounds like you re trying to say something but you dont have enough words

    • @sunshineofrays6977
      @sunshineofrays6977 3 роки тому +4

      @@yvc9 Put so amazingly...this was a magnet to the dance floor , volume UP !!! 😉

    • @user-jv1cl2fs6m
      @user-jv1cl2fs6m Рік тому +1

      ABSOLUTELY! 😭

  • @michaelshmigalsky9565
    @michaelshmigalsky9565 3 роки тому +73

    Rest in peace Steve. Bronski Beat was such an underrated group yet so important to so many fans.

  • @Jones-xx2gc
    @Jones-xx2gc 2 роки тому +21

    Just listened to this song tonight after many years. You forget what a great voice Jimmy has. What a great band.

  • @Peter_LiveMusic
    @Peter_LiveMusic 3 роки тому +7

    RIP Steve Bronski
    Thanks for the beat.

  • @LudvigPrinn
    @LudvigPrinn 3 роки тому +27

    Two words for one feeling : Fighting spirit
    And one feeling for this blessing song : never give up the fight for your rights

  • @kimakotrotman6860
    @kimakotrotman6860 4 роки тому +145

    "You and me together, fighting for our love."

  • @paulamartinas7503
    @paulamartinas7503 3 роки тому +93

    Listening to this in 2021, still makes me feel great, he has such an amazing voice....🤩

  • @PikeBishop14
    @PikeBishop14 Рік тому +8

    One of the most bangin' dance song ever.
    RIP Steve Bronski you absolute LEGEND of a man and artist.

  • @timpitman546
    @timpitman546 3 роки тому +87

    Rest in peace Steve. Loved this band. This song and Small town boy was for me one of the most important songs of the 80's and one of my all time favourites

  • @julieking9481
    @julieking9481 3 роки тому +47

    Takes me back to the best decade of all time.

    • @julieking9481
      @julieking9481 2 роки тому

      @port nut For sure Port nut, But you are still alive, and still loving the 80s music. lol.xxxxxx

    • @juliawheeler8428
      @juliawheeler8428 2 роки тому

      You are so right wonderful music.

    • @julieking9481
      @julieking9481 2 роки тому +1

      @@juliawheeler8428 Thank you julia

  • @thomasdavie4813
    @thomasdavie4813 4 роки тому +47

    Farkin amazing! What a voice. If only the tarts of the 2000's had a fraction of his voice, talent, presence, creativity, passion ......

  • @ivormiler8163
    @ivormiler8163 11 місяців тому +7

    Brilliant song

  • @alanfullard5530
    @alanfullard5530 5 років тому +52

    Great era, brilliant music, great videos, exciting times, I remember this well, it got us to where we are now, nice one boys...

  • @ΜιχαηλΒουρσουκης
    @ΜιχαηλΒουρσουκης 3 роки тому +19

    A BEAUTIFUL SONG! THANKS FOR LOADING! 1980'S HAD THE BEST MUSIC.

  • @buckbiro
    @buckbiro 4 роки тому +409

    I never paid attention to what Bronski Beat was actually talking about when I was a kid. As I grow older, I appreciate their activism more and more.

  • @susanthomas5367
    @susanthomas5367 5 років тому +118

    such a cool band with amazing vocalists...the falsetto rocks

    • @ermthewerm
      @ermthewerm 4 роки тому

      Couldn’t have said it better myself my dear you certainly have an ear for music and from what I can see from your picture looks like the rest is pretty together as well ...

    • @michaelasquith
      @michaelasquith 3 роки тому +1

      Can you imagine, if Queen's Roger Taylor, and Jimmy Somerville did a duet of Falsettos ?. They are legendary, in their own way.

  • @boudusaved4719
    @boudusaved4719 Рік тому +6

    You and me together fighting for our love
    You and me together fighting for our love
    You and me together fighting for our love
    YOU AND ME TOGETHER FIGHTING FOR OUR LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE!!!!

  • @John-ro1iv
    @John-ro1iv 4 роки тому +144

    I came here searching for this. Was talking to a buddy of mine earlier. Every weekend in a club in the 80s, with 2000+ people in it. About 10 of us sitting around a large table talking. As soon as we heard this song, everything was dropped and we're on the floor giving it large- all lads. Not one s*** was given. Another couple of numbers that initiated a similar reaction were She Sells Sanctuary (The Cult), This Charming Man (the smiths), and oddly enough, Happy Hour (House Martins). Different era, great times. Time rolls on, mid fifties now and if I think about that too much I'll annoy myself!

    • @paulamartinas7503
      @paulamartinas7503 3 роки тому +2

      Way to go! Must have been a such fun evening can't wait to start living again -post Covid- 😉

    • @verastampar338
      @verastampar338 3 роки тому +1

      Great times at the Ritz in New York.!!!❤️❤️

    • @1FuriousRose
      @1FuriousRose 3 роки тому +2

      Well damn, if I thought about all that too much I'd Touch Myself (The Divinyls)

    • @lonophonic117
      @lonophonic117 9 місяців тому

      It has to be one of my absolute favourites of Bronski Beat. Sounds like you and your mates had truely banging time with excellent bands with excellent tunes! Definitely good times. can't wait to go to clubs!

  • @cyrilscholz1972
    @cyrilscholz1972 3 роки тому +24

    Brings back the good memories of the 80ies. I remember this in 1984 as if it had been yesterday.

    • @nativetexanful
      @nativetexanful 2 роки тому +2

      Those sure were better times. I just don't know what went wrong.

    • @DannyKatz-cy4ku
      @DannyKatz-cy4ku Рік тому +1

      ​@@nativetexanfulwokeness took over

    • @nativetexanful
      @nativetexanful Рік тому

      @@DannyKatz-cy4ku So true.

  • @BUEAU
    @BUEAU 2 роки тому +14

    Love this song... That PPG synth lead cutting through the mix is epic with the punching horns underneath fantastic with Jimmy's vocals

  • @johnpender8770
    @johnpender8770 2 роки тому +16

    This is a Amazing song the lyrics mean so much to people all over the World like myself Why Jimmy Somerville is so talented with a Amazing voice from a big 59 years old Irish fan

  • @bradleythomas27
    @bradleythomas27 3 роки тому +56

    The horns in this are fantastic! An instrument rarely heard in todays music nor the last 20 or so years but back in the late 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s OH so common.

    • @RandomNonsense1985
      @RandomNonsense1985 Рік тому +2

      Sure they’re not fake synth horns? There was a lot of that in the 80s.

    • @BossySwan
      @BossySwan 11 місяців тому

      Probably a Fairlight sample

  • @CJB83041
    @CJB83041 3 роки тому +9

    RIP Steve Bronski this music will live forever

  • @jimjim7008
    @jimjim7008 3 роки тому +5

    RIP Steve. Thank you for the melodies

  • @alucan2991
    @alucan2991 3 роки тому +16

    RIP Steve Bronski and thanks for the music. Smalltown Boy is our coming out anthem. Why is another great one. I came out with my college friends in 1986 with music from Marc Almond/Soft Cell, Erasure, The Pet Shop Boys, Dead or Alive, New Order, The Cure, Depeche Mode and, of course, Bronski Beat. Their music was integral to our experience. So very sad to hear this news but these songs will live on for centuries.

    • @kevinprior3549
      @kevinprior3549 Рік тому

      How did the AIDS thing effect you? As that started up about the same time you came out?

    • @SmartRobot-wc2fb
      @SmartRobot-wc2fb Рік тому

      ​@@kevinprior3549When bands like the Culture Club or Bronski Beat came out there was already some information on HIV/AIDS and the need to protect yourself from it with a condom. Sadly, many people had already been infected and were dying. These sort of bands were crucial into conveying a message that was important to bring down gender/sexual orientation barriers...

  • @FL-ku1kh
    @FL-ku1kh Рік тому +2

    Toutes mes meilleures années 20 ans et les meilleurs artistes des années 1980 recopiés par Les générations suivantes !?

  • @TheDaniiella15
    @TheDaniiella15 4 роки тому +20

    I just found Bronksi Beat a few months ago, let me tell you he made me feel PROUD.
    Thanks for not being afraid in that moment.

    • @ermthewerm
      @ermthewerm 4 роки тому +1

      Ciao Daniella I loved your comment are you Italian ?

    • @TheDaniiella15
      @TheDaniiella15 4 роки тому

      @@ermthewerm No, I am from Costa Rica

    • @ermthewerm
      @ermthewerm 4 роки тому

      La purra vita !!! Are u single ???

    • @jimmysomerville8833
      @jimmysomerville8833 3 роки тому +1

      I want to specially appreciate your well wishes and support for me . Thanks for the love and care. nice comment on my post, it means alot to me . I want you to send me a direct message via Hangouts using my personal email that will be indicated below. Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don't respond unnecessary messages.
      Hangouts mail: jimmysomervilleprivateaccess@gmail.com

  • @andregonsalvez9244
    @andregonsalvez9244 28 днів тому +1

    Jimmy Summerville and his group mates ( RIP Steve ) sure put out some great hits back in the 80s . 😊

  • @roberttripp1110
    @roberttripp1110 Рік тому +11

    Listening to this in 1984 was huge growing up as a teen and it’s still great😂

  • @SkyEcho7
    @SkyEcho7 6 років тому +35

    Incredible voice ♥

  • @NoctisAquila
    @NoctisAquila Рік тому +5

    That voice!!!! 😮 Woooow 🔥 🔥

  • @nigelbraunig8859
    @nigelbraunig8859 3 місяці тому +6

    This song makes me cry I love it so much. I wish I just had a tiny bit of bravery that he has. I've been battling depression for most of my life and also hating being different, but this song makes me feel better and not so alone.

    • @rickjd13
      @rickjd13 3 місяці тому

      I have known what you feel....just want to give you a big hug and let you know it will get better

    • @heavySS.
      @heavySS. 2 місяці тому

      FIGHT !! ❤️

    • @HelenCrane-jl1nv
      @HelenCrane-jl1nv 2 місяці тому

      Stay strong sister/brother. You are loved.

  • @corinneh1403
    @corinneh1403 3 роки тому +11

    Jimmy Somerville, voix incomparable. Génial

  • @kyla3635
    @kyla3635 4 роки тому +12

    Heard this song in a retail store and I wasn't expecting that voice to come out of this guy's mouth.

  • @CoreyChambersLA
    @CoreyChambersLA 2 роки тому +3

    Very thankful that I had the chance to interview these guys, pioneers in pro-gay music.

  • @eroloden5611
    @eroloden5611 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you, 80's sound.
    All the 80's bands...Thank you.
    What marvelous sound.
    Their best song.
    At minute 2:00 ... what a fantastic change.just beautiful.
    Greetings from Belgium

  • @oliveroloner5537
    @oliveroloner5537 6 місяців тому +3

    The 80s were the best time of my life. I am infinitely grateful to have experienced that 🙏🏻

  • @THEBIGMANGY
    @THEBIGMANGY 8 місяців тому +16

    Wish we could go back to the 80s

    • @a.tanner8524
      @a.tanner8524 4 місяці тому

      Yeah well we can’t. All we have are these memories.

    • @gailwinter8725
      @gailwinter8725 3 місяці тому

      Same here best years of my life

  • @ermthewerm
    @ermthewerm 4 роки тому +10

    And just a footnote on this song ,these musicians and these song writers are absolutely gifted human beings . some songs are completely perfect !!! it’s like they’re taken out of thin air in their entirety And they’re perfect . this happens to be one of those songs , it’s perfect.

  • @ChEb-jh9qr
    @ChEb-jh9qr 12 днів тому

    Just love that moment, directly before the end, where god smiles upon the gays.

  • @fantasticalanimals6184
    @fantasticalanimals6184 Рік тому +4

    over 33K likes.... long live Bronski Beat!!

  • @a.tanner8524
    @a.tanner8524 4 місяці тому +2

    00:58 that guy is the one who was in the swimming pool changing room scene in smalltown boy MV.

  • @bfr1955
    @bfr1955 3 роки тому +3

    Que dire si ce n'est que c'est excellent , c'est pour ça que si je pouvais je reviendrais en arrière ⏪ ,plus rien de bien aujourd'hui sniff , nostalgie quand tu nous tiens

  • @charmainecollins7928
    @charmainecollins7928 2 роки тому +5

    absolutely stunning voice from jimmy what a message

  • @kevinsbikingadventures278
    @kevinsbikingadventures278 3 роки тому +76

    Today is our 2nd wedding anniversary. And this song takes me back to the days leading up to the wedding thinking about how far we've come to finally have our gay relationship accepted and recognized!

    • @LifeandLiesSyra
      @LifeandLiesSyra 3 роки тому +6

      This should be cheered for way more. We came a long way but we are acting like not being straight is shunned upon. We moved way forward and we should remember with pride

    • @avjb1872
      @avjb1872 3 роки тому

      eeeeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwww

    • @nom3nnescio
      @nom3nnescio 3 роки тому +5

      yeah, in your coyntry. but the battle is not over! death penalty is real in many countries

    • @andregonsalvez9244
      @andregonsalvez9244 3 роки тому +5

      @@nom3nnescio How true especially in Islamic countries and Middle Eastern countries as well.

    • @nom3nnescio
      @nom3nnescio 3 роки тому +1

      @@andregonsalvez9244 yes! you're right.

  • @juliopontigo6971
    @juliopontigo6971 7 місяців тому +57

    who listens to this music the best of the 80s 2024

  • @cyclinggirl3212
    @cyclinggirl3212 8 місяців тому +2

    How amazing it must have been to be a teen or adult in the 80's with this great band around. Jim's voice is phenomenal! What a gorgeous man. I hate it when people have to mention sexuality when I say I love this band - who cares, besides I'm noetisexual so....? We are what we are and that's all one united in music.

  • @debramelendi8220
    @debramelendi8220 2 роки тому +2

    Another F.I.T. favorite! Was there from '82 - '86 & their radio station played this far more than once . . ..

  • @toriannsteele9262
    @toriannsteele9262 4 роки тому +24

    Jimmy is so young and cute in the 80's
    So I love bronski beat music videos.

  • @VIKTOR-pp8pu
    @VIKTOR-pp8pu 3 роки тому +2

    Great Voice , Great Artist , Great MusiK🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣♒♒♒♒♒♒🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @davidchaney2449
    @davidchaney2449 5 років тому +190

    Gay or straight, what a song, what a voice!!!

    • @6868co
      @6868co 5 років тому +8

      Does it matter

    • @SmartRobot-wc2fb
      @SmartRobot-wc2fb 5 років тому +7

      david chaney: Indeed! Jimmy's voice was pretty much praised by everyone when this was released and afterwards...

    • @Martin.Wilson
      @Martin.Wilson 5 років тому +10

      @@6868co I believe he just said it didn't matter. Try not to get triggered by every comment.

    • @6868co
      @6868co 5 років тому +1

      @Martin Wilson ..... triggered... and your avi 🤣🤣👍

    • @Martin.Wilson
      @Martin.Wilson 5 років тому +1

      @@6868co LOL......good one!

  • @Themaschera
    @Themaschera Рік тому +5

    Still listening in 2023...songs like this never get old

  • @christophermyers3758
    @christophermyers3758 3 роки тому +10

    Another one from my college days in the '80"s, the best decade in music!
    When MTV was "binge worthy", hour after hour of visual and musical experiences that opened up my eyes and ears to an incredible array of talent, that hasn't or couldn't be repeated today...
    The only other song that hits a nerve, and leaves me emotionally drained is "Small Town Boy"! As a gay man who left the central valley, and moved to Long Beach/LA, it became my anthem too, like many guys "coming out" at that time. 🤗
    Thank you to Steve and Jimmy from one of your "slightly older" fans...
    I know WHY! 😁

  • @simoncoote5766
    @simoncoote5766 Місяць тому

    Their BEST single. By a Mile.

  • @Donna.M
    @Donna.M 6 років тому +13

    I miss all the amazing albums you released. This band helped me through so much great band. Love you guys 👍👏💞

    • @benjaminsidneykidd-bentley3966
      @benjaminsidneykidd-bentley3966 5 років тому +3

      I got more education from this man no matter what group he was in, he taught me to be true to my feelings. Now I am and have. I'm the happiest I've ever been!
      It's time to pick our flags and Prides need to become a political battle ground again. This countries human rights are on a course of direct conflict. Time to stop just partying... time to march again
      With love and Pride, Forever on and on !

  • @DarrenMitton
    @DarrenMitton 2 роки тому +5

    I didn't know at the time that this album came out why it stirred-up emotions in me.

  • @user-ic2xj6hf8k
    @user-ic2xj6hf8k 7 місяців тому +2

    I regret that I didn’t notice all the beauty of Steve much earlier 😒
    At 56 years old I understand that this is Idel for me, but the years pass and Steve is in Heaven with God...
    God bless him 🙏

  • @kittygato4708
    @kittygato4708 3 роки тому +2

    R.i.P Steve bronski ty for great music

  • @toofskis
    @toofskis 3 роки тому +5

    Cleaning up the broken glass in my house at 2:59 What a voice!!

  • @bigdancd
    @bigdancd Рік тому +3

    Loved all Jimmy's hits, but this for me was Number ONE! Had a MAJOR crush on him in the 80's. I thought he was soo cute!

  • @JJJennings007
    @JJJennings007 4 роки тому +58

    I’m straight and love them!

    • @maxwellsmart6487
      @maxwellsmart6487 4 роки тому +1

      Age of CONSENT*🏹✨✨✨✨✨✨✨
      Shot for the stars and
      Made it!!

    • @TheBoots72
      @TheBoots72 3 роки тому +3

      Why wouldn't you ???

    • @Jamesp1972
      @Jamesp1972 3 роки тому +2

      So what?

    • @Editorvid
      @Editorvid 3 роки тому +2

      Music has no gender, so ok.👍🏻👍🏻

  • @Mr.johnson-zw3jd
    @Mr.johnson-zw3jd 7 місяців тому +4

    Best sounds ever

  • @stevenmichael2086
    @stevenmichael2086 Рік тому +3

    Still loving their music in 2023. ❤

  • @cookiepussisme
    @cookiepussisme 3 роки тому +4

    Rest in peace Steve Bronski

  • @DavidLee-wj9sp
    @DavidLee-wj9sp 4 роки тому +3

    1 of a kind voice. 80s gem

  • @metalporkchop
    @metalporkchop 8 місяців тому +1

    Loooove Bronski Beat for their music and message. Never got tired of these tunes, and still play them on repeat. Vinyl dance party in the living room with the cat and my partner; got the CD in the car; also perfect at the roller rink! 💕

  • @stefanopagliuca1591
    @stefanopagliuca1591 2 роки тому +3

    A voice unique in the world!

  • @geertvannieuwenhuyse4858
    @geertvannieuwenhuyse4858 3 роки тому +2

    thanks for this master piece of great music, RIP Bronski, just continue Jimmy from Glasgow Scotland.

  • @craigdebeer1444
    @craigdebeer1444 3 роки тому +3

    Best music ever 80s and 90s, just brings back so many amazing memories of my teens. Memories I will never forget.

  • @Claudio.forte.t
    @Claudio.forte.t Рік тому +2

    This song gives me shivers. Jimmy is a genius!

  • @redlabel3977
    @redlabel3977 4 роки тому +40

    Gay or not , great song and a great album , evocative of the 80's .

  • @nicholassheffo5723
    @nicholassheffo5723 Рік тому +1

    Give this gem a 4K upgrade!

  • @quirkypurple
    @quirkypurple 4 роки тому +15

    Just discovering this now. I've always loved Smalltown Boy for years but never thought to just to listen to their other work. There are so many bands where there biggest hit isnt nesscessarily their best and I enjoy Somerville's kind of falsetto singing style. Its a change from Dave Gahans and Jim Morrisons bartione style.
    This sounds pretty good. Might listen to an album.

  • @elizabethnicoll
    @elizabethnicoll 2 роки тому +1

    whoever you love is a personal choice, live as you choose and those who can,t handle it is their problem, not yours live a long free life!

  • @kathy1001
    @kathy1001 4 роки тому +9

    I heard this song in Macy's the other day. It brought back good memories. I love this song!!!!!!!!

    • @michaeltba9062
      @michaeltba9062 4 роки тому +1

      I feel old when I realise the hard core songs from this era I now hear at the supermarkets these days.

    • @kathy1001
      @kathy1001 4 роки тому +1

      @@michaeltba9062 I'm into these hard core songs more now then I was then. So I don't feel old hearing these songs.

  • @juanmarqueznarvaez474
    @juanmarqueznarvaez474 3 роки тому +2

    In 1984/85 I was 17/18 years old respectively and I used to start dancing automatically as soon as I heard this song play in a disco. I danced it many times.

  • @lydiakrohn4991
    @lydiakrohn4991 4 роки тому +4

    Wow Mega Song aus den 80ign
    Toller Rhythmus für Breakdance

  • @katiabrocca1514
    @katiabrocca1514 16 днів тому

    Che meraviglia! Anni 80 ❤

  • @WP.Orzabal
    @WP.Orzabal 5 років тому +5

    Rest in peace Larry! My condolences go to your family and Bronski Beat!💐🕊❤

  • @user-jv1cl2fs6m
    @user-jv1cl2fs6m Рік тому

    Ya know I listen to all of these Euro-80s-gay-synth-sensations and I read 1000's of comments of the incredible 80s music and life in general was wonderful, but when I read comments of my favorite 70s rock & easy listening love ballads, there's the occasional "they just don't make music like this any more" comments like you never hear or read of the deep love that we of the 80s genre had. I'm sure they enjoyed their music too with a deep fondness but it just doesn't even come close to ours! Our music hit us body soul and spirit, and we knew it!!