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.
At the time i bought the Cassette and played it constantly. Then my friend bought me the Video for Crimbo, i could hardly get my breath i was so excited 😎 Watch Maria Doyle Kennedy in "Kin" she's still gorgeous after all these years, great actor too x
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.
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!!!!
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’!
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 !"
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
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
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
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.
this film is a fecking legend, thanks for posting this clip :) An old Roy Head and the Traits from Houston, TX song..............Great job.. Danny Boyle how could you cut this from the film? It's feckin brilliant!
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 !
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
@seau2007 It's on the DVD. Originally Robert Arkins was going to play Deco until Andrew Strong was discovered by the filmmakers. Its a great number, but because Arkins ended up playing the groups manager, they couldn't use it for the movie.
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.
@superlircha true words and also quite good looking and quite a good singer too...that's just my opinion. love this song..my favourite 1 of the whole soundtrack.
@xTeamJBiieber Actually its Robert Arkins, who ended up playing the groups manager Jimmy Rabbitte. Andrew Strong (who you see singing backup) ended up getting the role of Deco for the movie.
Real rock and roll, please check out Roy Head, he wrote this tune. Moves to make James Brown proud and just an old white boy from San Marcos Texas. Long Live Rock and Roll!
This full scene with Rabbitt on lead vocals was not in the film and it's not on my DVD or any streaming version I've seen. I wonder if it was a promotional video.
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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 😂
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.
the sexiest backing vocals ever.. their voices are perfect!
Bernie McGloughlin?
@@Leo-wz4nh Sexy comes in a lot of packages.
Andrew Strong definitely reminds me of Joe Cocker: the voice, the face and the moves!
On par with the Blues Brothers as one of the best Musical Movies of all time!
Great true !!!
Best movie ever about rock, and what genius brought this amazing crew together!!!
Me two favorite tings, Irish movies & kick arse music….
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! 👏
At the time i bought the Cassette and played it constantly. Then my friend bought me the Video for Crimbo, i could hardly get my breath i was so excited 😎 Watch Maria Doyle Kennedy in "Kin" she's still gorgeous after all these years, great actor too x
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 have the 2 CDs and the 2 DVDs. The original and the 20th anniversary
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
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!
Danny Boyle how could you cut this from the film? It's feckin brilliant!
Just bloody brilliant.
2018 anyone?
No words are enough for a great singer like Andrew Strong... Love HIM!!💕💕💕💕
this film is a fecking legend, thanks for posting this clip :)
Andrew strong puts everything into his singing what a genius of a singer he should have made it so far what a voice
how can music this good not be popular today???
No words are enough for a great singer like Andrew Strong... Love HIM!!💕💕💕💕
I have loved Jimmy rabbit for almost 20 yrs. beautiful man
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’!
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.
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!!!"
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..
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!!
Damn, this tune is good. Didn't know the commitments sang it OR that Jimmy sang! It's A+++.
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 !"
No words are enough for a great singer like Andrew Strong... Love HIM!!💕💕💕💕✌
Jaysus. I nearly prefare Jimmy's voice to Deco's. The screams at the end are class.
Woohee! That was awesome! I love that movie. Very talented musicians.
My favorite film of all time, and I never knew this existed. Thanks for sharing. Awesome
Fabulous movie; fabulous group!
this film is a fecking legend, thanks for posting this clip :)
swiinka can
I love this song and the commitments is one of time favourite movies
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
An old Roy Head and the Traits from Houston, TX song..............Great job..
I did not know this band exist, until documentary was shown the other night.I so love this Irish band.
WOAW ! THIS MUSIC MOVES BABE ! GOTTA LOVE SOUL MAN ! AND IRELAND TOO !
I had no idea this existed. Amazing movie.
I absolutely love this film!!! Great voices and one of the most original stories ever. Has anyone read the book?
I never knew Jimmy sang that song. Been wondering for twenty years noww...thanks for the upload...he has a decent voice himself....
I adore this movie, music, story,crew, I saw many times and I shall see again and again.
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!
Awesome movie and music throughout the entire movie 👏👏👏👏❤️❤️
I sit here entranced by this song. Every bit is magical
Love the music on this movie, MDK incredible..
I saw Roy Head performe the original , it was great!
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
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.
💕💕💕💕Hot damn Jimmy Rabbitte sigh!!! 💕💕💕💕
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.
this film is a fecking legend, thanks for posting this clip :)
An old Roy Head and the Traits from Houston, TX song..............Great job..
Danny Boyle how could you cut this from the film? It's feckin brilliant!
Close to the best song of the movie! Love it!
What an absolutely fantastic film
Just bloody brilliant.
I had no idea this existed. Amazing movie.
Best scene never in a movie
amazing stuff. i owe some of my love for old school soul and blues to this film.
this is the music i grew up with great stuff
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 !
this is great. always heard this on the soundtrack but not on my version of the movie i have. thanks for posting.
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.!!!!!
Best Irish film ever
Sorry, Best Irish film is ´The Van´. Check it out.
Yeeeeeh. Yeeeeeh... Yeh!
I'm dancing.....
the king was so inspired from there old irish songs ! hei hei hei hei !
Joey the lips was sent by god and travels on a scooter, somtimes he will carry a spare helmit for ^^^^^^ reasons.
Long live good films and music.
Just bloody brilliant.
I like looks of shear joy they all have...like their thinking 'this is just so awsome'
What an awesome video. One of my favorite movies.
Very retro!....wonderful!....(I'm from the 60's)
@seau2007 It's on the DVD. Originally Robert Arkins was going to play Deco until Andrew Strong was discovered by the filmmakers. Its a great number, but because Arkins ended up playing the groups manager, they couldn't use it for the movie.
brutal music....hey...hey...hey.....mucho ritmo......yvoz fantastic..
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.
@superlircha true words and also quite good looking and quite a good singer too...that's just my opinion.
love this song..my favourite 1 of the whole soundtrack.
Love this. #GoodMusic
Love this Roy Head tune Treat her right and I loved the film The Commitments but I cant remember this in the film did I miss it?
One of my all time favorite moves can't believe it's not on DVD
Jerry Hobbs I have it on DVD
The TOTAL release!
that IS
Rock and Roll.
I think they ALL came.
I did.
@xTeamJBiieber Actually its Robert Arkins, who ended up playing the groups manager Jimmy Rabbitte. Andrew Strong (who you see singing backup) ended up getting the role of Deco for the movie.
Real rock and roll, please check out Roy Head, he wrote this tune. Moves to make James Brown proud and just an old white boy from San Marcos Texas. Long Live Rock and Roll!
Love this film from Japan!
Love this song....The whole movie is awesome!!
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.
i have watched this so much they are amazing
Andrew sang with passion
Well spoken good times
This scene isnt in the movie. Rabbitt Never sings in the final cut.
And Glen Hansard happens to be in both!
wicked film and this song need I say any more
Best song of the movie!!!!
Such a fun scene, this. Great song.
I have the film on dvd and I don't remember this music video in the film. Is it an easter egg or something. Love it.
I just love this song!!!
Great film,great idea and so well written.
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.
The best! I have watched this numerous times--who is up for a charter to the sod?
@superlircha true words and also quite good looking too...that's just my opinion.
love this song..my favourite 1 of the whole soundtrack!!
This full scene with Rabbitt on lead vocals was not in the film and it's not on my DVD or any streaming version I've seen. I wonder if it was a promotional video.
It was cut. Didn't want people to say they should just fire Deco and have Jimmy sing.
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?
I get to sing this in my school's R&B Band. AHH! Well, backgrounds, but that's just as cool :)
I loved the movie and the music
@1985isis
damn i love this movie/film...the music is amazing