My mum is now in a care home with dementia, but when this was shown on TOTP'S, she loved the way Jimmy could dance and still remembers this song and video. Thank you Jimmy.
mel jackson I have a PAT dog who loves working with folks who have dementia . To watch him brings tears to an old mans eyes . he can reach the places other humans just cannot come close . I hope you mam gets to have that time with a dog like my Alfie .See the light in her eyes . i wish you and your mam all the best my friend .
I have a very close friend who wanted to hear this song the day he dies of Kaposi Sarcoma. He said he wanted to go out with all the memories of the time on the dance floors of the Saint, Badlands, Lost and Found and Limelight. He wanted to go to sleep with great memories dancing in his head. We were playing the 12inch mix when he passed. Still wonderful memories of a time most want to forget. Here's to World AIDS Day!
Not many go in the way they want. Your friend did. Many don't get to go to the memories. Surround by friends and family, music of their youth, and loved. There is worse ways to go, your friend passed, but was made sure they knew they were loved. Hope everyone left is doing okay. Peace.
Best song of Communards,Dont leave me this way,Heard this on the Radio this evening as well,I said turn it up,Then I was songing along,I know all the words to this song as well,Sung it enough times on Karaokes as well
Honestly, I didn't know about this version of this song until just now. Obviously this song has stood the test of time and has mined gold for anyone who has had the courage to record it.
Top song Jimmy Somerville has a great voice, it is amazing how manages his two careers, Pop Singer and team captain on Have I Got News For You! Seriously, I would love to see him on Ian Hislop’s team with his former band mate, the now Rev. Richard Coles on Paul Merton’s team!
I was a child, back in the 80's, when I first listened to this song and I loved it from the very first moment of hearing the chorus...thanks for sharing...
great happiness back 87` so proud of our country that have come to together! # nhs , carers , emergency services & associated staff working their balls off! we salute you..# THANK YOU
WOW!! I just had the high point of my day! I never knew this version of the song existed until a few minutes ago. How have I never heard of this? I'm not sure I ever even heard of the group. It may be decades late but better late than never! The talent and energy here is spectacular. Thank you for posting this Diamondblade1008. Thank you, Communards, for this brilliant performance in this outstanding video.
Learned a few moves from watching this amazing vid. I totally miss the 80's in LA and London. What a great group. Love the extended version. Amazing and unequaled falsetto, in my opinion. Let's dance!
I never knew there was an extended version of this song.... I do remember I was a little boy when this was a hit, and hearing a woman sing with a low pitched voice and a man with a high pitched voice was back then quite confusing for me (I was 9 back then). Right now it's a good memory when music was still music!
I was born in the wrong decade! would of loved to of been in my early 20's in the mid 80's! but i was 5!! Love 80's music the clothes.....the films!!! 80's everything!!
I was in my 20's in the 80's and believe me you would've loved it, it was a brilliant decade. Some may disagree but that's the norm, but for me the music was the best. People had social skills and manners.
The Communards version of Don't Leave Me This Way is catchy! The Communards version of Don't Leave Me This Way is the best! I was 5 years old when this song was in the charts..I used to sing along to this song when growing up.
The soundtrack of my youth. Nothing today can compare. No one today can compare. The 80's had some dark days but were filled by musical Light. Dammit! build me a time machine!!
+otisblueswelljr LOVED this way back in high school...even the first time I heard it in 1976 when Thelma Houston did it disco style. Just a great, timeless tune, if I do say so myself.
Martha es que esta cancion es para tocarla duro full volumen. El bajo, la bateria, los vientos los teclados y las voces de Jimmy Sommervile y de la chica hermosa esta es una combinacion increible. La voy a poner de nuevo!!!! Abrazo y muchas cosas lindas en este nuevo dia. Te puedo recomendar Ameno de un grupo llamado Era. Dime que piensas si es que es nuevo para ti.
Yes it was an awesome time to live in and be apart of. I have so many fond memories of it the night clubs, the music and best of all the gorgeous girls and the guys who wanted to look like girls... Seems such a blur these days as nothing compares to it... Back them bands and artists had real talent and could play a musical instrument unlike the here one minute gone the next wannabes of today's computer age.
We use to dance to this at the White Swan pub in Limehouse East London which was packed with great looking guys on a very crowded hot summer's nite until 3am. They were the best times.
My favourite part of Moulin Rouge movie is when Ewan McGregor sang "Don't leave me this way..." Man I really miss the 80s. Uyyyy! Ke padre cancion me recuerda mucho a mi hermano como le gustaba...saludos hermano (Eddie)...
Happy New Year !! 1-14-2020. 1986 all over again !!! I love it ! reminds me of the MTV Days. 120 minutes on Sundays returning from the races just in time. LOLOL.
Tomorrow, (1-26-2020) I will be starting a Spring Clean. The day will be filled with great 80's music like this. Also maybe some great classic Motown too. All of it loud. I will be bopping away, cleaning the house top to bottom.
I'm actually in this video! We were a bunch of actors just left drama school! We got £10 and a ham roll for lunch! It was a brilliant day!!!
Theatre Absolute
Underpaid!
@@ChristosGreek fresh actors getting a opportunity to work in a video from a known artist, the exposition would be good enough
Cool ! Nobody cares !
I think it’s cool!
@@olivieralive4483 you are sad and dead inside
I was 15 at the time and had the hots for the lady drummer, 30odd years later nothing has changed!!
This is the best song ever. Thank you Jimmy.
Who’s coming back to 1986 with me?
My mum is now in a care home with dementia, but when this was shown on TOTP'S, she loved the way Jimmy could dance and still remembers this song and video. Thank you Jimmy.
mel jackson I have a PAT dog who loves working with folks who have dementia . To watch him brings tears to an old mans eyes . he can reach the places other humans just cannot come close . I hope you mam gets to have that time with a dog like my Alfie .See the light in her eyes . i wish you and your mam all the best my friend .
God bless u all x
😘I hope I'll die before it happens
D u know wht I mean?
My Mum was diagnosed with dimentia two years ago. I never realized it was such a devastating illness until I started researching it online.
My heart goes out to you.
The extended bit is the best part, They never play this on radio...😊❤️🌌🌚🚀
I have a very close friend who wanted to hear this song the day he dies of Kaposi Sarcoma. He said he wanted to go out with all the memories of the time on the dance floors of the Saint, Badlands, Lost and Found and Limelight. He wanted to go to sleep with great memories dancing in his head.
We were playing the 12inch mix when he passed. Still wonderful memories of a time most want to forget. Here's to World AIDS Day!
that's a beautiful comment.
Can't blame him for wanting to hear this! My lover died same way
Not many go in the way they want. Your friend did. Many don't get to go to the memories. Surround by friends and family, music of their youth, and loved. There is worse ways to go, your friend passed, but was made sure they knew they were loved. Hope everyone left is doing okay. Peace.
thanks. god bless. happy st. valentines's day, all!
Rip
Best song of Communards,Dont leave me this way,Heard this on the Radio this evening as well,I said turn it up,Then I was songing along,I know all the words to this song as well,Sung it enough times on Karaokes as well
The Communards was one of the underrated groups of The 80s
in a class of thier own
Not sure about underated....they had a massive following
@@eightiesboy not enough
Just like the singers and musicians who made fine music had their works forsaken, forgotten, and underrated.
I’m an 80’s chick and I absolutely love this tune! They don’t make them like this anymore as they are truly classic xxx
IT'S THEIR COMBINATION THAT'S OFF THE CHARTS!! VERY EXCITING.
@@sunshinenblues You were a 1980s lady with class. You are a lady with a touch of class!
If i could, i will go back to the 80's.
Great time.... So good, love it
Love the piano bit. My late husband used to rock it on our old piano. Good memories.
Biggest hit of 1986 with SIX weeks at No1 in the UK charts!
Love this extended version the best 👌💯
I find it impossible to not move to the music when I hear this - sign of a good song to me.
neverumindwho " I couldn't have said it better "👍✌
This song is the joint! This Communards version is my favorite one. They "covered" this song like it is supposed to be sung.💙
Honestly, I didn't know about this version of this song until just now. Obviously this song has stood the test of time and has mined gold for anyone who has had the courage to record it.
Yes, is a great song
❤
@@SHARDANA3000 💖💖💖
This song is better than whole decade of 2010s
Since about 2005 it's been pure rubbish.
Top song Jimmy Somerville has a great voice, it is amazing how manages his two careers, Pop Singer and team captain on Have I Got News For You!
Seriously, I would love to see him on Ian Hislop’s team with his former band mate, the now Rev. Richard Coles on Paul Merton’s team!
@@DS-fk7ed nooo
@@DS-fk7ed Have you been hiding under a rock ffs?
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 30 years of listening to this song... it gets better and better and better and better. What a harmony!!! Art work🌺
👍
Yes, is better
I was a child, back in the 80's, when I first listened to this song and I loved it from the very first moment of hearing the chorus...thanks for sharing...
César Naranjo The drummer is Jeany Miles Kingston from the Mo dettes
@@raylocke282 June Miles Kingston
One of the best songs of the 80s.... with props to Ms. Houston for the original.
The original song was by Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, before Thelma Houston covered it.
Such a fantastic 80's sound track you can actually dance to 💃
Still a cracking tune in 2020!
I’ve got to disagree, I’d say it’s still a cracking tune in 2021.
@@strawbryjamz1213 Almost in 2022!
Now in 2022.
@@strawbryjamz1213 Almost 2023!
@@strawbryjamz1213 This tune keeps on banging until the end of this mad mad world!! 🌍😂
This reminds of when I was a young man dancing in the clubs 'til all hours. Good times, good times. The 80s were magically delicious.
Hard Choir "Could not have said it better "x ✌
Oh Jimmy Somerville and his voice like a friggin angel.
This version extends my favorite parts of the song!!
I could watch Jimmy Sommerville dance all day!! He's got such amazing rhythm and moves. Oh, how I wish I could dance like that!!
Beautiful baby boy,, WHAT A MAGNIFICENT STRIKE..
I wish I could have typed that myself.❤
Brilliant song. I can never get bored of listening to this. Loving the extended version
This extended version is long and complete.
When I was 16 and saw this video for the first time I fell in love with that gorgeous woman singer! 👍☺️
he has the voice of an angel. love this song.
I miss you Communards. Thank you for your musics
I hope and would pray that they are not dead and gone.
Man I really miss the 80s.
I'm 53, until I listen to 80s stuff...then I'm a teenager again.😀😀
The best decade ever, Music had Passion and Power and Meaning unlike the Shit that this Day and age
@@rosswimhurst I agree, I was born in 1979 and I grew listening this diamonds
Im 57 and up an dancin now oh the night is young im in 👍👍👍
me too - sooo much
The 80's, when the music was gold and plantinum
Man I really miss the 80s.
this couldn't possibly more 80s
This is a classic to be sure. Makes me happy to hear it year after year.
Beyonce, Miley Viral, Rihana move over girls, this is real Musik!
Even my 11 year old son loves a sing along to this classic!! Taught him well ;)
Full blown 80's. So good!
great happiness back 87` so proud of our country that have come to together! # nhs , carers , emergency services & associated staff working their balls off! we salute you..# THANK YOU
WOW!! I just had the high point of my day! I never knew this version of the song existed until a few minutes ago. How have I never heard of this? I'm not sure I ever even heard of the group. It may be decades late but better late than never! The talent and energy here is spectacular. Thank you for posting this Diamondblade1008. Thank you, Communards, for this brilliant performance in this outstanding video.
Learned a few moves from watching this amazing vid. I totally miss the 80's in LA and London. What a great group. Love the extended version. Amazing and unequaled falsetto, in my opinion. Let's dance!
for me this one of the best songs ever. Always feel happy when I hear it
I love his voice and this song.
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Love this song and the singer
@@alfonso4 I love this whole song, everything in it, and its playing time.👌
thanks for this extended version, very much better as the miserably cuted official version !
A brilliant floor filling banging tune. Remember dancing to it with my friends at my 1st wedding in 1992.
The way June Miles-Kingston plays those drums gives me a semi 😁😁😁
The old songs are the best😀 first time I've ever heard the extended version! Fantastic!
Dancing my ass off to this song at Mad Hatter club, still dancing my ass off in 2020! Best dance song ever! Cheers!
Not nearly as good as Thelma's.. Just sayin'.
If this song came out today it would still be great. I love this song and the era.
if this music came back today no one in music today would stand a chance of ever being number one
That piano at the 3:00 mark still gives me shivers...good shivers!!! =p
Que tema por dios no me canso de escucharlo. Saludos.
Wait... What idioma do you hablas? Jaja
Piano played by the now Reverend Richard Cole who went Jimmy from Bronski Beat
@@petersyme7083 Ikr?! 🤔 When I saw him I go like what... I know that guy!! 😂👍
I love it!!😍
Se escucha fenomenal!! 👍
@@HolaHola. Wait what.... qué dijiste?! 🤔
😂👍
I never knew there was an extended version of this song....
I do remember I was a little boy when this was a hit, and hearing a woman sing with a low pitched voice and a man with a high pitched voice was back then quite confusing for me (I was 9 back then).
Right now it's a good memory when music was still music!
I was born in the wrong decade! would of loved to of been in my early 20's in the mid 80's! but i was 5!! Love 80's music the clothes.....the films!!! 80's everything!!
I was in my early 20's in the early 80's and it was fantastic!!!
you know how many people ar jelous that you gruw up in the 90's
I was in my 20's in the 80's and believe me you would've loved it, it was a brilliant decade. Some may disagree but that's the norm, but for me the music was the best. People had social skills and manners.
The Communards version of Don't Leave Me This Way is catchy! The Communards version of Don't Leave Me This Way is the best! I was 5 years old when this song was in the charts..I used to sing along to this song when growing up.
Fantastic! Jimmy is my hero, love him ❤
The soundtrack of my youth. Nothing today can compare. No one today can compare. The 80's had some dark days but were filled by musical Light. Dammit! build me a time machine!!
Somerville was under rated! I saw him perform and I can tell you it was not a Lip sync! The guy can perform to this day.
Wish this song would back to the charts brilliant met my husband through this song as he loved the way I danced to it🤣
I enjoy this song and I love how they dance I really enjoy watching them
Back in the 80's a friend of mine was a local DJ. I am proud to have their EP of 3 versions on this song Remixed. Awesome band.
I agree....that piano is just magic!
Awesome!.. ON the RADIO in NZ in 2022 .. thanks from NZ 👍🇳🇿
This is a classic to be sure. Makes me happy to hear it year after year.
Wish I could live the 80's again I love so many memories
I can still groove on this group..
An absolutely wicked tune!!
super 80"!!! forever
super 80"!!! forever
this couldn't possibly more 80s
+otisblueswelljr LOVED this way back in high school...even the first time I heard it in 1976 when Thelma Houston did it disco style. Just a great, timeless tune, if I do say so myself.
otisblueswelljr yeah it is wish we could turn the clock's back to the 80s the music the clothes and the hair was so great
Thank goodness, I need a little nostalgia sometimes, and this gives me what I need. I grew up in this era.
Thank you for posting and referring to the ‘80s not the 80’s!
@@lonnieappleby7538 Harold Melvin and The Bluenotes also did this song too.
March 2022. Absolutely adore this song but only noticed the kick ass blonde female drummer! Legends xx
Hasn't aged. Still a brilliant track!
Fine young cannibals
Song! One of the most memorable intros ever!
Hermoso recuerdo de la época dorada los 80 y 90 bien ahí muchacho!!!
This particular version still sounds brilliant today! Memories of the Limelight....NYC...1986...
I bought this in 1986 i helped it to chart :) still a good tune today.
+iguanna41 still a good tune? its f in brilliant
Very good.
Agreed! Jimmy Sommerville nailed it with co-op. Away from Bronski Beat.
With or without you
Thanks for buying it on my behalf!
Woowwwww... I never saw this video... I love this song... Listening it in 2018
The 80's, when the music was gold and plantinum
SUPER !!!
Et quelle voix, et VIVE LES ANNÉES 80, ON EN VEUT ENCORE ;-)
An absolutely wicked tune!!
Just gets better with age. Still love this!
Fan since 84! YEAH!
OH lala que j'AIME ce chanteur ,des années 80 , toutes ses chansons et clips c'était SUBLIME et encore aujourd'hui !!!....
I"m an hetero woman but I like so much Jimmy Sommerville : what a voice and the way he dance
I hope The Communards are alive and living.
Watchin it again 2 yrs later,this a Fabulous song for many many reasons....10/10
Excellent rendition of Don't leave me this Way!! good memories of my younger years....................................................
Juan Martinez younow
Thelma Houston's song with this guy's..... ?!🤔
AWESOME!! 🙌
I believe I speak for all of us here when I say that Jimmy Somerville is freakin' adorable in this video.
Y no me canso de escucharla padrissssima cancion de los 80's....I love music..!!!
Martha es que esta cancion es para tocarla duro full volumen. El bajo, la bateria, los vientos los teclados y las voces de Jimmy Sommervile y de la chica hermosa esta es una combinacion increible. La voy a poner de nuevo!!!! Abrazo y muchas cosas lindas en este nuevo dia. Te puedo recomendar Ameno de un grupo llamado Era. Dime que piensas si es que es nuevo para ti.
Toujours aussi bon comme musique ...
Thank You The Communards
A classic!!!!!
love this group through the 80s made my dancing
Yes it was an awesome time to live in and be apart of. I have so many fond memories of it the night clubs, the music and best of all the gorgeous girls and the guys who wanted to look like girls... Seems such a blur these days as nothing compares to it... Back them bands and artists had real talent and could play a musical instrument unlike the here one minute gone the next wannabes of today's computer age.
We use to dance to this at the White Swan pub in Limehouse East London which was packed with great looking guys on a very crowded hot summer's nite until 3am. They were the best times.
MY FAVOURITE VERSION OF THIS SONG IS THELMA HOUSTON'S (CAME OUT IN THE LATE 70'S) BUT THIS VERSION IS ALMOST AS GOOD
this is euro pop...Thelma was more soul-black
I agree! This was a big disco hit for her in 1976, esp. in gay dance clubs.
Uh yeah, I like both. why compare??? Thelma Houston wins hands down but give Sommerville his props!
@Philip Alumbo True!
Its not a version it is the original
I feel like crying as and past the time this song I will never forget it .... good times the 80s
My favourite part of Moulin Rouge movie is when Ewan McGregor sang "Don't leave me this way..."
Man I really miss the 80s.
Uyyyy! Ke padre cancion me recuerda mucho a mi hermano como le gustaba...saludos hermano (Eddie)...
I like more the scene like a virgin 🤣🤣🤣🤣 it's so funny lol
Happy New Year !! 1-14-2020. 1986 all over again !!! I love it ! reminds me of the MTV Days. 120 minutes on Sundays returning from the races just in time. LOLOL.
Tomorrow, (1-26-2020) I will be starting a Spring Clean. The day will be filled with great 80's music like this. Also maybe some great classic Motown too. All of it loud. I will be bopping away, cleaning the house top to bottom.
this song became #1 the day I was born. And I like it!!!!!!!
Where are you in 2020?
I've just heard this version for the first time on a French music channel (MCM Pop). Very interesting!
Who still listen to this Song in 2019??
Everybody here ffs
Jep almost free
The FSB does.
1/jan/2020
Best music EVER!! was a classic and still is ! ..... Epic singer and magnificent personality
What a tune memories of my teen years OMG
the golden decade, without a doubt
Such happy energy!
That's exactly how I feel about this song and video.