I have watched this DVD so many times I think I wore it out..One of the best movies to come out. Great acting, great singing and awesome music!! I even have both volumes of the soundtrack.
When this was filmed, Robert Arkins (Jimmy Rabbitte) was going to be the lead singer of the band in the movie... then they heard Andrew Strong (only 16 at the time). They changed it so Arkins became the group's manager, made Strong the lead singer ("Deco" Cuffe), and the rest is history.
One of the Best singing parts of the whole film!! I just love how everyone is all into the "Soul" music and camaraderie of one another!! I'm black.. And I'm proud!!!!
My aunties fella was gonna be cast as Jimmy Rabbit. It came down to the 2 of them but cos me aunties fella hadn't got a rough enough Dublin accent......they chose Robert. True story no bullshit. He was in a rock band & had they hair & all but just couldn't nail the accent otherwise they were gonna chose him. Funny i couldn't picture him playing Jimmys role in anyway. They made the right decision, he's a tosser in anyway haha & yeah it wouldn't have been the same with Deco "the bus conductor" not doing the lead singing
I always wondered who sang this tune for the band. Saw it in the theatre, own the soundtrack, always loved the song... never knew. Fokin’ brilliant tha’!
even steven between this and Spinal Tap/A Mighty Wind for me Stillwater a close third funny how "fake" music can be so much better than most of the stuff popular right now
Thanks a mil, thx a trillion for putting up this exquisite excerpt of the indeed formidable 1991 Alan Parker movie. I quickly saved it among my "Most Preferred" ! I loved the film, loved the whole context of it and loved this particular perfect moment of the film. I also remember with fondness how the saxophonist pronounced to his amazed and aghast audience while practicing on the streets : "I'm black and I am proud !"
I watched the Commitments a few times and I've never seen this scene before. I do recognise it from the opening credits and from the soundtrack CD I've got. I knew Jimmy did the lead vocals to this one and I always thought Deco did the screaming. But I can't be right all the time
Soul, Rhythm'n'Blues irlandês (ou melhor, interpretado por irlandeses) já me ensinou, há muitas décadas, que alma não tem cor. Nunca mais eu duvidei disso, ou mudei de opinião!
i dont remember this from the film? that guy never sang, he was the manager? No words are enough for a great singer like Andrew Strong... Love HIM!!💕💕💕💕
Think it was cut from film, shame as good song. On soundtrack though www.google.com/search?rlz=1CAMWDF_enGB734GB734&q=the+commitments+album+songs&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAONgFuLSz9U3MMw1KqsyVUJia4lmJ1vp55YWZybrJ-YkleZaFefnpRcvYpUuyUhVSM7Pzc0syU3NKylWAMsqgGV3sDICAMJnsr9SAAAA&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi4it655a3kAhUysXEKHeQQBQ8QMTAqegQIFRAK&biw=1093&bih=532
So much talent in this movie. And can you believe the guy playing the Telecaster is none other than Glen Hansard. He sure hit it big a few years ago with Once.
I've seen the movie so many times and I didn't remember this scene being in the movie either. Thanks to the commenters below, now I know I was right. I love the way this dude did this song. Fantastic!
Great clip. I had never seen it before. It makes me think that it was not planned, it was a spur of the moment thing that just happened. I have turned up, unannounced, to band recording sessions, blown harp, and ended up on their C.D.s.
itsmehv it's written by Roy Head. He was a major "blue-eyed soul" singer, and I have never found it defined as anything but soul. It didn't come out until 1965, and R&R was well established by then.
I luckily saw all of the Original acts they cover in the Commitments , so I can Honestly tell you , these guys Nailed it ! I also would recommend to you from Down Under in Aussie , a Album or two from Jimmy Barnes , one time Singer with COLD CHISEL . The CD or Album as we use to call Vinyl Recordings is called SOUL DEEP by Jimmy ...let me see what its sequel was called ??? SOUL DEEPER , how catchy , not ! He just put one out called SOUL SEARCHIN" . His biggest Hit was in 1985 for the Movie GUNG HO ! Written by a member of Journey ,WORKING CLASS MAN was bigger hit then the Flick , which the Wizard really liked , the movie starred Michael Keaton !
listen to roy buchanan's version, and hear what he does with the lead. absolutely kicks butt. this version is awesome. the movie is one of favorites of all time !!!!!!!
"The Irish are the blacks for Europe. And Dubliners are the blacks of Ireland. And the Northside Dubliners are the blacks of Dublin. So say it once and say it loud: I'm black and I'm proud." Still a killer movie!
The Commitments: one of the best films ever for those of us who love rock. Beautiful.
Ditto fantastic band.👍
That surely true. I love this film, from Tokyo 👍
💯🤘🇮🇪🍻
Indeed. Saw it years ago and I still love it
definitely not for people who like rock 😂
the sexiest backing vocals ever.. their voices are perfect!
Bernie McGloughlin?
@@Leo-wz4nh Sexy comes in a lot of packages.
On par with the Blues Brothers as one of the best Musical Movies of all time!
Andrew Strong definitely reminds me of Joe Cocker: the voice, the face and the moves!
20 years later...just as awesome as ever!
30 and counting
@@SandyYoung1 Still annoying partners while singing along.
Your comment is 12 fricking years old!
I have watched this DVD so many times I think I wore it out..One of the best movies to come out. Great acting, great singing and awesome music!! I even have both volumes of the soundtrack.
I fall in love, every time I see Angelines beautiful face.
Me tooooooo
One of my favourite indie musical films of all time. Y'all gotta show y'all's kids this movie and love the music.
Best movie ever about rock, and what genius brought this amazing crew together!!!
When this was filmed, Robert Arkins (Jimmy Rabbitte) was going to be the lead singer of the band in the movie... then they heard Andrew Strong (only 16 at the time). They changed it so Arkins became the group's manager, made Strong the lead singer ("Deco" Cuffe), and the rest is history.
And Glen Hansard on guitar.....talent here was unreal.
They were all amazing in their own right, but wow Andrew Strong... What a voice. X
Terrific story 👏 both sing well ...that's Irish 💚 ...we sing well ...act, write, comedic skills ...++++ many more gifts 🎁 😉
I wish they had had more success following the film's release. I could watch them very happily. Amazing talent! 👏
One of the Best singing parts of the whole film!! I just love how everyone is all into the "Soul" music and camaraderie of one another!! I'm black.. And I'm proud!!!!
That quote has stuck with me all these years. LOL
how can music this good not be popular today???
Andrew strong puts everything into his singing what a genius of a singer he should have made it so far what a voice
No words are enough for a great singer like Andrew Strong... Love HIM!!💕💕💕💕
Love the bassline! Watched the film for the first time last night. I was expecting the worst to be honest, but i absolutely love it!
"... say it loud- I'm Black and I'm proud!!!"
I have loved Jimmy rabbit for almost 20 yrs. beautiful man
No words are enough for a great singer like Andrew Strong... Love HIM!!💕💕💕💕
this film is a fecking legend, thanks for posting this clip :)
Must be the best music movie of all time,never seen this clip before you can tell the raw talent and enjoyment of the whole group absolutely fabulous
.love these 😚💖
So, love all that were in this movie.
Ditto!!
I had no idea this existed. Amazing movie.
Danny Boyle how could you cut this from the film? It's feckin brilliant!
Just bloody brilliant.
2018 anyone?
i just found this masterpiece yesterday, it's just so beautiful, but i think it's kinda underrated, i wish it got more recognition it deserves
Not even close to the original. Good but not like the original.
Damn, this tune is good. Didn't know the commitments sang it OR that Jimmy sang! It's A+++.
Jaysus. I nearly prefare Jimmy's voice to Deco's. The screams at the end are class.
BRILLIANT!
You could just vamp on a song like this forever, it would be an absolute blast to close your set with, or do for an encore..
this film is a fecking legend, thanks for posting this clip :)
swiinka can
Class film.
The years that have passed... frightening!
Life is far too short.
I love this song and the commitments is one of time favourite movies
Fabulous movie; fabulous group!
Although a very good singer, the film wouldnt have been the same if he played deco,he played Jimmy Rabbit brilliantly :)
My aunties fella was gonna be cast as Jimmy Rabbit. It came down to the 2 of them but cos me aunties fella hadn't got a rough enough Dublin accent......they chose Robert. True story no bullshit. He was in a rock band & had they hair & all but just couldn't nail the accent otherwise they were gonna chose him. Funny i couldn't picture him playing Jimmys role in anyway. They made the right decision, he's a tosser in anyway haha & yeah it wouldn't have been the same with Deco "the bus conductor" not doing the lead singing
I always wondered who sang this tune for the band. Saw it in the theatre, own the soundtrack, always loved the song... never knew. Fokin’ brilliant tha’!
An old Roy Head and the Traits from Houston, TX song..............Great job..
Woohee! That was awesome! I love that movie. Very talented musicians.
Best Irish film ever
Sorry, Best Irish film is ´The Van´. Check it out.
I sit here entranced by this song. Every bit is magical
My favorite film of all time, and I never knew this existed. Thanks for sharing. Awesome
💕💕💕💕Hot damn Jimmy Rabbitte sigh!!! 💕💕💕💕
I did not know this band exist, until documentary was shown the other night.I so love this Irish band.
My all time favourite movie/music!
even steven between this and Spinal Tap/A Mighty Wind for me
Stillwater a close third
funny how "fake" music can be so much better than most of the stuff popular right now
great choice in music.!!!!!
I absolutely love this film!!! Great voices and one of the most original stories ever. Has anyone read the book?
Thanks a mil, thx a trillion for putting up this exquisite excerpt of the indeed formidable 1991 Alan Parker movie. I quickly saved it among my "Most Preferred" ! I loved the film, loved the whole context of it and loved this particular perfect moment of the film.
I also remember with fondness how the saxophonist pronounced to his amazed and aghast audience while practicing on the streets : "I'm black and I am proud !"
WOAW ! THIS MUSIC MOVES BABE ! GOTTA LOVE SOUL MAN ! AND IRELAND TOO !
I watched the Commitments a few times and I've never seen this scene before. I do recognise it from the opening credits and from the soundtrack CD I've got.
I knew Jimmy did the lead vocals to this one and I always thought Deco did the screaming. But I can't be right all the time
This particular performance was on the DVD extras I believe although the audio was used for the opening of the film.
This was also used as a music viedo for the song as it was released as a single at the time the movie came out.
Best scene never in a movie
the king was so inspired from there old irish songs ! hei hei hei hei !
Just bloody brilliant.
Love the music on this movie, MDK incredible..
amazing stuff. i owe some of my love for old school soul and blues to this film.
Me two favorite tings, Irish movies & kick arse music….
Soul, Rhythm'n'Blues irlandês (ou melhor, interpretado por irlandeses) já me ensinou, há muitas décadas, que alma não tem cor. Nunca mais eu duvidei disso, ou mudei de opinião!
Just bloody brilliant.
I had no idea this existed. Amazing movie.
Yeeeeeh. Yeeeeeh... Yeh!
I'm dancing.....
i dont remember this from the film? that guy never sang, he was the manager?
No words are enough for a great singer like Andrew Strong... Love HIM!!💕💕💕💕
Think it was cut from film, shame as good song. On soundtrack though www.google.com/search?rlz=1CAMWDF_enGB734GB734&q=the+commitments+album+songs&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAONgFuLSz9U3MMw1KqsyVUJia4lmJ1vp55YWZybrJ-YkleZaFefnpRcvYpUuyUhVSM7Pzc0syU3NKylWAMsqgGV3sDICAMJnsr9SAAAA&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi4it655a3kAhUysXEKHeQQBQ8QMTAqegQIFRAK&biw=1093&bih=532
So much talent in this movie. And can you believe the guy playing the Telecaster is none other than Glen Hansard. He sure hit it big a few years ago with Once.
Very retro!....wonderful!....(I'm from the 60's)
I adore this movie, music, story,crew, I saw many times and I shall see again and again.
I never knew Jimmy sang that song. Been wondering for twenty years noww...thanks for the upload...he has a decent voice himself....
Close to the best song of the movie! Love it!
I saw Roy Head performe the original , it was great!
Deco Cuffe was 16 when this was made
"I like the sound of Deco"
"Deco the bus conductor. Is that top Deco or bottom Deco?"
ALL LAUGH
I'm black and I'm proud!
black wolkswagen? lol
We are humans and we are proud
Sean M .....ha ha ha I remember this on film.
I'm black and I'm prood!
And?
Love this song....The whole movie is awesome!!
Well spoken good times
I just love this song!!!
Love this album
The TOTAL release!
that IS
Rock and Roll.
I think they ALL came.
I did.
One of my all time favorite moves can't believe it's not on DVD
Jerry Hobbs I have it on DVD
Andrew sang with passion
this is great. always heard this on the soundtrack but not on my version of the movie i have. thanks for posting.
Damn,now i've got to watch the film AGAIN. Lol xxx
Rachel Howard and watch Amanda's arse coming down the ladder lol
jaker85 Robertson amelda
leeo o brien right enough my bad dude bin along time since I seen the movie lol.
In the movie, this dude is the manager and powerhouse...but he can sing...he can hit the notes. Maybe my favorite movie...
I've seen the movie so many times and I didn't remember this scene being in the movie either. Thanks to the commenters below, now I know I was right. I love the way this dude did this song. Fantastic!
Awesome movie and music throughout the entire movie 👏👏👏👏❤️❤️
Love this. #GoodMusic
The greatest band in the world.
They aren't playing...They are having fun...This is the rock lifestyle
this is the music i grew up with great stuff
three backing singers - breakfast, lunch and dinner!!!
Great cover !! And the Girls.....Whoaaa!!
I like looks of shear joy they all have...like their thinking 'this is just so awsome'
Great film,great idea and so well written.
Such a fun scene, this. Great song.
Great clip. I had never seen it before. It makes me think that it was not planned, it was a spur of the moment thing that just happened. I have turned up, unannounced, to band recording sessions, blown harp, and ended up on their C.D.s.
What a great film,1 of my favourite ever films :-)
Jimmy Rabbit is some singer!
This is probably the best thing I've ever listened to.
This Song and Movie Kicks Fucking Ass. Long Live Rock N Roll....
it's soul ;)
MrAv0st It may sound like Soul but it really isn't. This is the earliest form of Rock 'n' Roll.
itsmehv it's written by Roy Head. He was a major "blue-eyed soul" singer, and I have never found it defined as anything but soul. It didn't come out until 1965, and R&R was well established by then.
I've never even seen this movie but heard about it for decades.
Best song of the movie!!!!
I loved the movie and the music
makes me smile every time...
Went to see them last night at Braehead, Glasgow. Abso-fekin-lutely great......or if you're Deco....Awesome Dude. Ha Ha Ha!!
Such a Great Movie !!!
I luckily saw all of the Original acts they cover in the Commitments , so I can Honestly tell you , these guys Nailed it ! I also would recommend to you from Down Under in Aussie , a Album or two from Jimmy Barnes , one time Singer with COLD CHISEL . The CD or Album as we use to call Vinyl Recordings is called SOUL DEEP by Jimmy ...let me see what its sequel was called ??? SOUL DEEPER , how catchy , not ! He just put one out called SOUL SEARCHIN" . His biggest Hit was in 1985 for the Movie GUNG HO ! Written by a member of Journey ,WORKING CLASS MAN was bigger hit then the Flick , which the Wizard really liked , the movie starred Michael Keaton !
LOVE THIS !!! Odlično.
Oh God... I fall in love with Jimmy...
listen to roy buchanan's version, and hear what he does with the lead. absolutely kicks butt. this version is awesome. the movie is one of favorites of all time !!!!!!!
Love this film from Japan!
I LOVE this song
Love it!!
"The Irish are the blacks for Europe. And Dubliners are the blacks of Ireland. And the Northside Dubliners are the blacks of Dublin. So say it once and say it loud: I'm black and I'm proud." Still a killer movie!
Andy Strong is still among us...going STRONG, I hear!!
I hope so, he was only 16 at the time. I think everyone but the trumpet player is still among us and doing well.