Elkie Brooks - No more the fool 1987

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  • @juliea3900
    @juliea3900 3 роки тому +41

    Totally underrated and overlooked as a female artist

    • @Dermacrosis
      @Dermacrosis 2 місяці тому

      Only by you as we knew about her in the UK.

    • @juliea3900
      @juliea3900 2 місяці тому

      Really !!! UK born and bred and my opinion that she's been sadly overlooked by many

    • @juliea3900
      @juliea3900 2 місяці тому

      ​@@DermacrosisReally !!! UK born and bred and my opinion that she's been sadly overlooked by many

  • @clarelorains5192
    @clarelorains5192 2 роки тому +8

    Omg,this is amazing xxxx

  • @ShelaghDonnellyMinist7567
    @ShelaghDonnellyMinist7567 Рік тому +55

    Who else is listening to this Classic💪 Song in 2023🎤❤️

    • @neivekey4771
      @neivekey4771 10 місяців тому +2

      2024

    • @ShelaghDonnellyMinist7567
      @ShelaghDonnellyMinist7567 10 місяців тому

      @@neivekey4771
      God Bless you and your family🙏🏻👪🕊️
      Have a Great Weekend❤️
      Best wishes and Greetings from Ireland🇮🇪☘️
      I have a you tube Channel@Shelagh Donnelly 🙏🏻🕊️

    • @williammilner9279
      @williammilner9279 8 місяців тому

      As an older man and occasional misogynist I find this song totally brilliant...and against my occasional better judgement a great testament to female perspective of many relationships. Also she is one of the best female talents ever. I occasionally frequented her cousins club in Manchester where, unfortunately, my marriage went awry ...but that's another story ...no hard feelings Chris Thompson if your still around ( I know that's a bit saddo )

    • @Les-OZZYTHEOSCAR
      @Les-OZZYTHEOSCAR 7 місяців тому +2

      Just watched in 2024. Only just really appreciating this song for the first time in my life of 52 years ❤

    • @ShelaghDonnellyMinist7567
      @ShelaghDonnellyMinist7567 7 місяців тому

      @@Les-OZZYTHEOSCAR
      God Bless you and your family🙏🏻👨‍👩‍👦🕊️
      Have a Great Week🌅🕊️🕊️
      Love❤️ and Peace🕊️ and Blessings🙏🏻
      ua-cam.com/video/aG2MZw6gefE/v-deo.htmlsi=CE5wmnRFCyDCebR9
      Best wishes and Greetings from Ireland🇮🇪☘️

  • @juditedossantos2127
    @juditedossantos2127 Рік тому +3

    Why do i love this song so much 💔

  • @rextomkinson6226
    @rextomkinson6226 9 місяців тому +4

    I love this woman to the soles of her boots. She's amazing ❤

  • @p28-e7j
    @p28-e7j 5 років тому +267

    She is singing live here.
    Kids take note. THIS is talent.

    • @carlymacdonald3571
      @carlymacdonald3571 4 роки тому +12

      Was lucky enough to see her with my mum and sister 2 years ago. I was 34. She is by far the best person I have seen live.

    • @aidenswords5809
      @aidenswords5809 3 роки тому +10

      A russ ballard song i think, and a good one

    • @gsam_dad5540
      @gsam_dad5540 3 роки тому +12

      Darn right, many USA divas need to listen & learn, beautifully controlled voice instead of their obsession with yelling & trying to impress by holding a note for silly lengths of time. As you rightly say, this is talent :)

    • @martinevasey8771
      @martinevasey8771 3 роки тому +5

      True

    • @_34_Lies
      @_34_Lies 3 роки тому +6

      Yes, no studio manipulation here.

  • @user-eg8pv2om7j
    @user-eg8pv2om7j 2 місяці тому +21

    Elkie is still alive and amazing.
    80 next February 2025.
    So many many many happy returns.
    Thankyou for superb songs and memories still stirring emotions.

  • @christinebeames2311
    @christinebeames2311 2 роки тому +5

    Class!

  • @johnallan4806
    @johnallan4806 2 роки тому +5

    Just brill as always

  • @mikechunter1099
    @mikechunter1099 4 роки тому +96

    Elkie was doing this long before the screaching and screaming modern singers. Even now she shows them how to do it at theaters around the country. Every word heard and pronounced, perfect, articulate. No monotone nonsense.

  • @kathleengordon5623
    @kathleengordon5623 Рік тому +5

    Magical

  • @MarkReynolds-dy1pl
    @MarkReynolds-dy1pl 10 місяців тому +4

    From the Heart ❤

  • @patriciajudd284
    @patriciajudd284 6 років тому +63

    Love this song. Played it when I decided I'd had enough of marriage and left. Thank you Elkie this song made up my mind.

  • @glennbarker1555
    @glennbarker1555 3 роки тому +3

    My word I forgot how good this is. Beautiful.

  • @kyarichards2894
    @kyarichards2894 3 місяці тому +23

    This powerful song helped me to escape a very toxic relationship. Thanks Elkie.

  • @mattiewilcox8463
    @mattiewilcox8463 3 дні тому

    Amazing Elkie Brooks !!! Yes underrated Talent ..
    Younger generation take note 🎵🎶🎶

  • @darrenbrackley2301
    @darrenbrackley2301 4 роки тому +15

    Without a doubt, the best British female artist of all time.

    • @Jake-oc5xz
      @Jake-oc5xz 4 роки тому

      Totally agree

    • @DavidAWheeler56
      @DavidAWheeler56 9 місяців тому +1

      As I've already said elsewhere, I'm not so sure about that. I'd certainly put her on a par with Dusty Springfield and Shirley Bassey though.

    • @pavel03091983
      @pavel03091983 8 місяців тому

      Alisson Moyet is to Join this narrow club@@DavidAWheeler56

  • @fozzybear4064
    @fozzybear4064 2 роки тому +2

    What a love song, the words! So true

  • @janemking5850
    @janemking5850 2 роки тому +3

    shes great.

  • @leecousins7805
    @leecousins7805 7 днів тому +2

    Beautiful voice ❤

  • @adrianwalker8054
    @adrianwalker8054 27 днів тому +3

    She’s amazing

  • @SalemGhassanHanna
    @SalemGhassanHanna 5 місяців тому +12

    This song will never fail to both haunt and inspire.

  • @christinestromberg4057
    @christinestromberg4057 4 роки тому +33

    A singer who played a very important part in my life after my marriage ended. I player her records endlessly. Sensational singer.

    • @pommiebears
      @pommiebears Рік тому +2

      My mother, my birth mother, would listen to Elkie Brooks. Sunshine after the rain is just…..awesome. Merry Christmas 🎄

    • @grimmmunro2279
      @grimmmunro2279 Рік тому +3

      Mine also,Christine.x

    • @ShelaghDonnellyMinist7567
      @ShelaghDonnellyMinist7567 Рік тому

      @@grimmmunro2279
      God Bless you and your family Today Tommorrow and Always🙏🏻👪❤️❤️❤️
      Have a Great Week😊
      Love and Peace and Prayers and Many Many Blessings Always
      Best Wishes and Greetings from Ireland🇮🇪☘️
      This is one of the Hymns off my channel
      💒💜🎹🕊️🎵
      ua-cam.com/video/zBvFmzrtl8Y/v-deo.html
      Viva Cristo Rey

  • @mojojojothomas
    @mojojojothomas Місяць тому +7

    Just seen her tonight, absolutely amazing concert, didn't sing this song but she was still fantastic

    • @carolmakin8075
      @carolmakin8075 Місяць тому +2

      She's a brilliant artist.😊

    • @pblackburn13
      @pblackburn13 21 день тому

      Saw her last night at Shrewsbury, yes still fantastic even if she didn't sing this classic

  • @dickiea8048
    @dickiea8048 3 роки тому +53

    Her greatest song by far. Absolutely spine tingling emotion. She put her soul into the lyrics.

    • @elizabethsmith7072
      @elizabethsmith7072 2 роки тому +2

      O yes

    • @MOGGS1942
      @MOGGS1942 Рік тому

      Certainly in my top 3. I first heard this one on my car radio, drove straight to a record shop and purchased the vinyl, back in late 1970's I think it was.

    • @samanthaanderson4957
      @samanthaanderson4957 10 місяців тому

      She is amazing they should play it more on the radio ❤❤❤

    • @eyebrowman1
      @eyebrowman1 3 місяці тому

      Killer song.

  • @patriciathomas9749
    @patriciathomas9749 2 роки тому +3

    Beautiful lady & singer .

  • @minxkitten1
    @minxkitten1 7 років тому +86

    What a voice?? So under rated!! A true star!

    • @seanymac1641
      @seanymac1641 3 роки тому +1

      I second that thought a superstar underrated ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @terrymurphy66
      @terrymurphy66 2 роки тому

      Seen her would make you wet your pants brilliant

  • @gillie_bean
    @gillie_bean 5 років тому +7

    Perfection 🥰💔

  • @MichaelWatson-m3u
    @MichaelWatson-m3u 7 місяців тому +16

    She's the real deal, I love her as did my late wife. There's no one better.

  • @stephencarr5514
    @stephencarr5514 2 роки тому +3

    Brlliant !

  • @inspectec
    @inspectec 5 років тому +42

    I love this song. The lyrics summed up a time for me when I was treated very badly. Sometimes it's not just men who cheat on their partners. No more the fool.

    • @shaunwhittle6252
      @shaunwhittle6252 3 роки тому +7

      I here you there fella.

    • @pommiebears
      @pommiebears 3 роки тому +4

      I’m a woman. I know exactly what you’re saying.

    • @shaunwhittle6252
      @shaunwhittle6252 3 роки тому +3

      It's also not just men that are violent neither as I found out to my cost. 46yrs and I've never hit a woman yet, thankfully thats still the same. So glad I had the strength to walk away

    • @tonyripacandida5015
      @tonyripacandida5015 3 роки тому +3

      With you there mate, life is much better now i re married

    • @paulpearson4250
      @paulpearson4250 2 роки тому +2

      Agreed ,

  • @nogrouchy
    @nogrouchy 14 років тому +14

    She LIVES the song !!!!
    What a voice !! Fantastic!

  • @michaelcassidy4091
    @michaelcassidy4091 6 років тому +8

    omg what a voice

  • @aavauxhall
    @aavauxhall 10 років тому +56

    Fierce. One of the UK's most undervalued singers.

  • @mjc5509
    @mjc5509 2 роки тому +3

    Remarkable vocalist... (Peggy Lee thought so too.) BRAVO!

  • @TinyDancerO
    @TinyDancerO 7 років тому +44

    So underrated. Elkie Brooks, has an expansive career in the UK. I remember the first time I heard her voice, as a little kid in the 70's. Her vocals stopped me in my tracks.

  • @brendawatts726
    @brendawatts726 2 роки тому +6

    I only want to listen to her cxxxx

  • @AndrewCraner-gp8dy
    @AndrewCraner-gp8dy 12 днів тому +1

    Wow masterpiece❤❤

  • @davespeed45
    @davespeed45 6 років тому +81

    One of the best singers ever. This song shows off her talents superbly. Class act!

  • @dryflyman7121
    @dryflyman7121 Рік тому +6

    Probably the best English female singer of all time and remember this is live ! Let us also remember the person who wrote this beautiful song, the great Russ Ballard, who wrote for Elkie and many other great artists of the 70/80s. The keyboards on this song are incredible and compliment Elkie’s powerful voice. Just classic. ❤

    • @Dermacrosis
      @Dermacrosis 11 місяців тому

      "Live" in the 80s only meant the artist was there not that they were singing live, they could be lip syncing which was the norm for TV performances at the time. Even the live TV show top of the pops the performers were lip syncing, though that was old news as it had been lip synced from the very first episode.
      Don't get me wrong she was a powerful singer, that can not be denied. Many artist did it on protest or they would not get the air play and TV promotion if they did not sadly.

    • @Jake-jr2zh
      @Jake-jr2zh 11 місяців тому +3

      @@DermacrosisShe WAS singing live , I was there in the studio.

  • @frankdelaney5501
    @frankdelaney5501 6 років тому +57

    that's one lady who can sing live, nice one Elkie.

  • @patmackay7264
    @patmackay7264 3 роки тому +6

    No more the fool for me NEVER

  • @LeeMichaelWalton
    @LeeMichaelWalton 8 років тому +45

    WOW. What a performance !

  • @victoriasutton9958
    @victoriasutton9958 Рік тому +2

    Absolutely amazing,love to see Elkie 1 day,come to London please Elkie

  • @john1606ful
    @john1606ful 8 років тому +142

    I can't believe how unresponsive that audience was , to what in my mind was one of the greatest ever singing of a song , they just sat back and barely clapped at the end , but to me , they should have been on their feet and giving Elkie the recognition she never got , but fully deserved , but you see Madonna getting worshipped , maybe I' m just getting old , but in my eyes ,in Elkie you have one great singer

    • @jmurray01
      @jmurray01 7 років тому +9

      I was just thinking the same thing. It's like they all took a Xanax before turning up!!

    • @Volgan16666
      @Volgan16666 5 років тому +15

      Back then a good singer was listened to. No squealing, whooping, showing yourself up and being a bloody nuisance. Man I miss those days. A live audience seems to be full of twats that just absolutely must throw something at the performers these days.

    • @axxeman2002
      @axxeman2002 5 років тому +6

      @@Volgan16666 Too true and well said.

    • @lucindafitzpatrick4810
      @lucindafitzpatrick4810 4 роки тому +1

      johnny p So true🦋💕

    • @MrAdriancooke
      @MrAdriancooke 4 роки тому +1

      Maybe they were all on downers lol

  • @michaelthompson3381
    @michaelthompson3381 4 роки тому +23

    Managed to catch Elkie at The Sage, Gateshead a couple of years ago. Absolutely brilliant performance by a lovely and humble lady. At the beginning Elkie just walked on the stage, no long drawn out introduction, she just walked on to a standing ovation and greated her audience with a "thumbs up". Great night I will never forget. Thanks Elkie.

  • @irish9boy
    @irish9boy Місяць тому +3

    A superb catalogue of songs and this is my favourite.

  • @Jake-oc5xz
    @Jake-oc5xz 2 роки тому +2

    What a fantastic Singer , greetings from the US

  • @SeanONeill-ef5vb
    @SeanONeill-ef5vb 2 місяці тому +29

    Here in 2024

  • @JacquelineMcphee
    @JacquelineMcphee Рік тому +2

    Brilliant

  • @danfrost3043
    @danfrost3043 10 років тому +59

    Stunning performance. That would be a bloody hard song to sing live and she nailed it...........A REAL SINGER

  • @andrewmoore1918
    @andrewmoore1918 2 дні тому

    Superb - masterclass in live vocals - last October @ Cadogan Hall - still on point @ 79 - amazing!

  • @hansfp
    @hansfp 2 роки тому +5

    This is perfect for how I currently feel, it's empowering

  • @jaypat279
    @jaypat279 17 днів тому

    Me too, amazing voice

  • @_34_Lies
    @_34_Lies 3 роки тому +3

    Can't recall the last time I heard this song. Awesome. Thank you for posting .

  • @mickpickering4650
    @mickpickering4650 3 роки тому +2

    Wonderful Performance x

  • @johnchristmas1722
    @johnchristmas1722 6 років тому +17

    Remembering and missing these wonderful songs that meant so much to so many people. Beautifully sang by really talented singers. Now we get ten word lyrics repeated twenty plus times that try to pass as hit material but we know better, we've had the best times of music. Elkie, you are one of the true talents. Thanks.

  • @karenedwards321
    @karenedwards321 9 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful ❤

  • @357HFC
    @357HFC Місяць тому +3

    I need to go back to UK just to see my favourite British vocalist. Not seen her since 1976/77 Live and intimate. She is sensational.

  • @helencaddick9974
    @helencaddick9974 Місяць тому +1

    Amazing as a singer and incredible woman and in her private life so polite and friendly.

  • @The1blackpool
    @The1blackpool 9 років тому +49

    Simply stunning, puts to shame so many of the current crop of singers

  • @douglasauker8469
    @douglasauker8469 4 роки тому +1

    Great singer, one of our unfeted jewels.

  • @michellestephenson9559
    @michellestephenson9559 3 місяці тому +3

    Elkie you are fabulous love this song August 2024😊 xx

  • @Archie460
    @Archie460 2 місяці тому +2

    After all these years I still love listening to Elkie sing her music always brings back many wonderful memories ❤️🌹👏 thankyou Elkie ⭐💥 for your incredible voice ⭐🌹❤️

  • @WillLooij
    @WillLooij 3 місяці тому +3

    I’ve always loved Ellie,but after getting epilepsy I forgot about her! I am so glad to have found her again!

  • @susanmundy8037
    @susanmundy8037 Місяць тому +2

    My God, she's good 💪🏻❤️😊

  • @ghostslug2808
    @ghostslug2808 9 років тому +153

    Elkie Brooks, peels back the years to a better time when singers really sang songs people wanted to listen to, Good times golden days long gone now, But we were there

  • @sandramatterface1172
    @sandramatterface1172 3 роки тому +3

    Missed seeing her in concert kicking myself ths song my strong song through some hard times

    • @joedrum7371
      @joedrum7371 3 роки тому

      ,, stay strong,, saw her loads of times,, be good,,

  • @bigc41482
    @bigc41482 Місяць тому +2

    Just one special uniquely talented musician vocal range is second to none .and is still going strong today well done Elkie 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻🫶

  • @donna1420
    @donna1420 3 роки тому +15

    This song says so much to me and everyone who has ever been used and hurt. But still we rise. Amazing talent and a beautiful woman

  • @martinbayliss8569
    @martinbayliss8569 2 роки тому +2

    Just beautiful

  • @maxineclark1877
    @maxineclark1877 2 роки тому +16

    What a fantastic performance, her voice is beyond anything I've ever heard ❤

    • @kathleengordon5623
      @kathleengordon5623 Рік тому +1

      Yes underrated she was to me she's right up there with randy Crawford carol King ruby turner

    • @DavidAWheeler56
      @DavidAWheeler56 9 місяців тому

      Majestic is the only word that adequately describes it.

  • @daisey05
    @daisey05 14 років тому +1

    THANKS FOR POSTING. FANTASTIC SONG, EXCELLENT QUALITY..

  • @gruntz99
    @gruntz99 8 років тому +70

    One of my all time favourites. Very underrated singer.

    • @margaretgaskell4958
      @margaretgaskell4958 5 років тому +2

      Always has been never understand why..great inconcert....

    • @lifeslessons9889
      @lifeslessons9889 5 років тому +4

      Well I always rated her ...still do .

    • @smurr45
      @smurr45 5 років тому +1

      Yeah what a singer true Tallent something that is lacking these days

    • @smurr45
      @smurr45 5 років тому +1

      Such a powerful song aswell

    • @Bustygirl-dz1wi
      @Bustygirl-dz1wi 4 роки тому +2

      She is a great singer

  • @SuperG6687
    @SuperG6687 Рік тому +1

    the voice of an angel so unique ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @paulmccormick2639
    @paulmccormick2639 4 роки тому +3

    Outstanding power pitch is amazing Bravo Bravo.

  • @satanicboxer562
    @satanicboxer562 Рік тому +2

    Not bad is it?(total understatement!)Fantastic song and fabulous singer and woman.

  • @jellybathwater
    @jellybathwater 6 років тому +28

    My mum's favourite song. She felt every word.

    • @lindahamilton4063
      @lindahamilton4063 3 роки тому +2

      Me too

    • @donna1420
      @donna1420 3 роки тому +1

      @@lindahamilton4063 ❤

    • @pommiebears
      @pommiebears 3 роки тому +1

      Many have felt these words. I know I have. I survived without him....and found happiness. I’m definitely no more the fool.

  • @kevinbrennan4725
    @kevinbrennan4725 Рік тому +2

    Class act,,,

  • @mickpickering4650
    @mickpickering4650 4 роки тому +3

    Wonderful, Elkie i would have been good to you x

  • @MAY12360
    @MAY12360 3 роки тому +1

    Fabulous .👏👏❤️🎶

  • @ticklemecrazy
    @ticklemecrazy 13 років тому +5

    OMG .. totally NOTE PERFECT!!! She performed in Bridlington at the SPA and my ex went ... I missed it! What an amazing lady!! Grew up listening to her ... she is a GODDESS!! xx

  • @lolydandy
    @lolydandy 13 років тому +2

    absolute gold
    thanks

  • @rickwoolf123
    @rickwoolf123 5 років тому +11

    Imagine if a singer like this turned up on The Voice. I live in hope.

  • @micklockwood9500
    @micklockwood9500 4 місяці тому +2

    Brilliant song brilliantly sung❤️

  • @colinsteel1054
    @colinsteel1054 8 років тому +93

    If your going to sing, sing in tune. Tone, pace, power almost perfect...There are a few (only a few) that can hold an audience spell-bound, this is one of those performances.

    • @lycangypsypriest3190
      @lycangypsypriest3190 6 років тому +2

      Colin Steel perfectly said.god bless you..days gone bye.nostalgia remains.those where the days....shall never die.due to people like us.

    • @doggydawgz
      @doggydawgz 3 роки тому

      You nailed it spot on Colin 👍

  • @danielbates4920
    @danielbates4920 2 роки тому +2

    Brilliant singer saw here live so beautiful not a better female singer.

  • @mungomoo
    @mungomoo 5 років тому +8

    Listening to this as just got out of an abusive relationship. Always loved this song

  • @lilymorry4140
    @lilymorry4140 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful. Wow.........♥💕❤

  • @donnawilliams9769
    @donnawilliams9769 Рік тому +3

    Amazing song ❤

  • @robjenkins4293
    @robjenkins4293 2 роки тому +1

    Total nostalgia there. Remember this song from when I was growing up

  • @lindahenstock4590
    @lindahenstock4590 8 років тому +19

    One of the best live performances ever

  • @rokalot2436
    @rokalot2436 3 роки тому +2

    Absolute class act

  • @mozzajayjc
    @mozzajayjc 5 років тому +11

    Man! her voice just melts me

  • @grimmmunro2279
    @grimmmunro2279 Рік тому +2

    I've seen her live..she was amazing! This was marriage breakup song,lol! I did survive!

  • @TomahawkKid56
    @TomahawkKid56 8 років тому +51

    Elkie's finest hour. Never tire of hearing it.

    • @smurr45
      @smurr45 5 років тому +3

      Too true mate!

  • @davidgrimmett9741
    @davidgrimmett9741 2 роки тому +2

    Such a fabulous singer.

  • @AJ-zr6us
    @AJ-zr6us 2 роки тому +3

    I think this is elkies best song. Great singer. Great song

  • @lurker-zv7bi
    @lurker-zv7bi 7 місяців тому +1

    I swear to god its just fantastic

  • @Gynra
    @Gynra 4 роки тому +5

    Saw Elkie in concert tonight. She will be 75 next month, but her voice is still fabulous! Great show, Elaine Bookbinder!