Same boat. These bands have saved a lot of young lives. Back then being gay meant hate, sadness, and aids related deaths. I count mine among them. It also filled the dance floor for decades.
This came out in '86 the same time I met my husband Gareth. We had 34yrs together. I lost him to pancreatic cancer in 2020 at 58yrs old. This song takes me back there. Love you Gar. Miss you love. He didn't want to leave me this way.......❤❤
Im 46 and my sister was 49 she died nearly 4 years ago and growing up she loved bronski beat and Jimmy Somerville and listening to it in 2024 reminds me of my childhood some of the best music of the 80s ✌🏼💙.
It's only a young looking Rev Richard Coles tinkling the ivories. What a brilliant time to grow up. Didn't appreciate everything at the time, but now I'm a lot older and thankfully still not grown up...
YEah, they lied to us, didn't they? How's that "bright" future working out? At least the world hasn't cracked in half, yet, this year. Give us time. We'll foul it up.
Right now I'm 52, but I've just been dancin' around the livin' room like I'm 16 again. Great memories of teenage years, old friends (wishing you all well), and good times.
In the 80s My sister was the coolest person I knew. She listened to this song, and introduced me to Rage on ABC tv . We lived in a small town in western Queensland, Australia. This song reminds me of the cherished parts of our otherwise abusive childhood. Set me free!🙂 best song ever! Here we are in 2022
The same with me, Owen. I grew up with the worst excuse of a father who prefered his gambling and drinking over getting off his BIG lardarse backside to go out to work and provide for his wife and 3x son's. He was always a vile man that as i've become older, wiser and knowing that i've given my 4x son's all the love and respect that they deserve so much and my son's make me and my wife so proud, every single day. My father was violent, abusive and evil in mine and my 2x brothers lives as we grew up but once i turned 16 i was outta there as fast as i could. I took the decision to cut my father and mother right out of my life a long time ago and i'm so glad i did. They don't deserve to see how well my son's have become such amazing young men.
@@888ssss Yes, even thumping gay beats were incredible. Why do u think 40 years later and Hollywood is still desperately trying to recreate 80s entertainment
Im 60yrs old and back in the 80s if this song came on we all hit the dancefloor and what a brilliant song this is and jimmy and Sarah's voices are cracking together and anyone who hasnt felt like dancing to this tune must be on another planet cause I know that I did everytime it came on in a pub or nightclub and I have a 40yr old son who now dances to it and he was born in the 80s great memories from back then love it
@@prestwickpioneer3474 thank you! I just looked her up (was looking at Google search results when I noticed my Gmail notifications). Really fascinating and varied career.
Worked with Jimmys brother John many years ago in Maryhill town hall in Glasgow and I admitted to him I was a massive Communards fan. The week before Christmas I got a Christmas card from Jimmy himself. Made my day......
I’m 60 😱and the 80’s were obviously the peak music listening period for me, some fantastic new wave music then. Bronzki beat and the Communards among the finest ❤
There are often small rivalries with our English neighbors, but we must recognize their undeniable superiority in the field of contemporary music. I'm 69 years old and Anglo-Saxon music has always helped me live better and it still does.
Thanks for the great love and support you show me as a special fan of mine, I hope you won't stop listening to music, and thanks for your sincere Compliment and love towards my music❤️❤️❤️may god bless you.
In this age, people lived human lives among people... It was a huge honor. It was an honor to live in this age. And these songs helped me become a better person! I'm proud! Ebben a korban emberek éltek emberi életet emberek között... Óriási megtiszteltetés volt. Megtiszteltetés volt ebben a korban élni. És ezek a zenék segítettek jobb embernek lenni! Büszke vagyok!
80s all day long will never be beaten life was simple music at its best tv at its best wish I could be there again best time of my life 58 and still wearing the filas Sergio’s reliving my youth 😂
So many memories 1986, it was Summer and I just turned 20 when I worked in Bournemouth, sitting on Boscombe Bay beach hot like today, on my day off, this comes on a radio somewhere, all is well with the world, good times ❤❤
Thanks for the great love and support you show me as a special fan of mine, I hope you won't stop listening to music, and thanks for your sincere Compliment and love towards my music❤️❤️may god bless you.
Have been a big Jimmy Somerville fan for 40 years. He is still incredible live and Jimmy will always be an immensely respected and celebrated lgbt+ legend and hero.
Thanks for the great love and support you show me as a special fan of mine, I hope you won't stop listening to music, and thanks for your sincere Compliment and love towards my music❤️❤️may god bless you.
When I bought the album The Age of Consent, I read the album info and was so naïve back then. I was shocked how far behind some countries were. I actually had no idea. Since then the world has moved on (and me too) thank goodness. Jimmy Sommerville has such a great voice and his music is absolutely timeless.
When this song came on at a night out everyone hit the floor to dance the beat to this song love it and Jimmy and Sarah done a cracking version of this song and there energy is off the scales I loved the 80s and 90s music and I'd dance to this song anytime it came on and I thought Jimmy Somerville and the Communards were fricking great and anyone who didn't like the beat and it never made you feel like dancing to this cracking song must have been dead lol as I know all of us hit the dancefloor when the song came on loved it and Jimmy and Sarah are great together
It's 2024, I'm 63 and still loving Jimmy and this great tune x
Classic
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Same boat. These bands have saved a lot of young lives. Back then being gay meant hate, sadness, and aids related deaths. I count mine among them.
It also filled the dance floor for decades.
Él con quien canta ?
Moi aussi.. j'adore❤
This came out in '86 the same time I met my husband Gareth. We had 34yrs together. I lost him to pancreatic cancer in 2020 at 58yrs old. This song takes me back there. Love you Gar. Miss you love. He didn't want to leave me this way.......❤❤
Hugs ❤❤
😢
This is the second time I have seen this comment left.
I think the other was on a Paul Young song.
They are all 80's songs that remind me of my husband Gareth who I met in 1986 . He passed in 2020 .
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Magical era of time 80 wonder amazing tunes.Great memories
The original is actually from the 70's...
Im 46 and my sister was 49 she died nearly 4 years ago and growing up she loved bronski beat and Jimmy Somerville and listening to it in 2024 reminds me of my childhood some of the best music of the 80s ✌🏼💙.
God bless ya!
God bless you to buddy 🙏🏻
I’m sorry you lost your sister ❤
@milesjolly6173 thank you for the ki d words God bless ✌🏻💙🏴.
What I find BS, is that AGE(65) >>I grew up in San Francisco in the 50s, 60s, and 70s, most of my (BEST FRINDS), were and are GAY!!!!!Truth be told
I AM 69 AND THIS BAND STILL ROCKS
63 & bought the cassette in 1989!
nice
i am 78 i love it forever😊
I'm 79 and still love this.......
@@brigittemardarowicz4721 WE still rock my friend😀
I am 51......This brings back so many Fabulous MEMORIES, FIRST GIRLFRIEND ETC.... Bring back the 80's....best time EVER
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Totally agree. What an era
Amen
Ditto
X2
I am 55, it was the best time of my life! Thank you!! Big kisses from Germany ❤❤❤
Good on ya, friend!
You are da best!
Thank you 🙏!
Los 80s fue una gran época en lo musical y lo mejor que tú , yo , y el que Lee fuimos jóvenes
Así es, nuestros mejores años!! Que pronto pasaron!!! La mejor MÚSICA!!!
Im 54 and what you Said is Like i feel IT too.The best time of my Life.❤❤❤
This is wat u call music ❤ bring back the 80s ❤❤❤
Most definitely, fantastic era just love this song, always have n always will do X
Take me back . Best days of my life . Love from Londonderry . Northern Ireland .
Ditto Julie. All the best from Gosport England. I'm originally from York Rd Belfast.
Derry * 🍀
I’m 73 and this watching this is a step back in time. What a show ❤
J adore
Je vis
At 72 I still want to dance when I hear this.....
@Greg Normal yes still. A .Big Big fan
✊👍👍🙌
Lol
Brings back memories dancing I am 73
Fifty five years young still dancing love you Jimmy 🎉❤
If you're listening, you're fabulous; whether you admit it or not.
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This is one of my every night jams! I love watching them dance together and their drummer is freaking awesome!
Always admitted it💯🇬🇧
all day. 😂🎉🎉🎉
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It's only a young looking Rev Richard Coles tinkling the ivories.
What a brilliant time to grow up. Didn't appreciate everything at the time, but now I'm a lot older and thankfully still not grown up...
Am 61 & still think this is a Banger 🎶🎶🎶🐈⬛
Danced this on a stage once upon a time Just had a go at it and think I broke my pelvic
His fabulous voice has never been given the appreciation it deserves
im 67 now still love jimmy and this song. he was born to sing this song hes fabulous .
So happy to be young in the 80s ❤ the future was bright and music so excellent
YEah, they lied to us, didn't they? How's that "bright" future working out? At least the world hasn't cracked in half, yet, this year. Give us time. We'll foul it up.
I hope you're aware this is a cover
Right now I'm 52, but I've just been dancin' around the livin' room like I'm 16 again. Great memories of teenage years, old friends (wishing you all well), and good times.
I. With ta lol
Absolutely 52!!
The heart of the UK vibes in the 80s. Treasure that USA will never know or fully understand.
Love that drummer!! She looks like she is 100 percent into it!!!
Yes, that's June Myles-Kingston. She played with Fun Boy Three before the Communards.
I’m 61 and still love this music
One of the best songs ever! What a voice Jimmy Sommerville has.
70,s song. Love Jimmy,s version
Such me
I adore him.. he was and is still amazing !!!!!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰✌️
@@paulringwood8065 Thelma Houston’s was 70’s, this version was 87
@@anethers7545 exactly
Thank You ❤
One of my Favourite Fabolous ' 80s Songs 😍
Wonderful Years of Music and Our Lives, too ❣
I' m 63 😊:
Good and Love from Italy.
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The original is actually from the 70's
80s energy was fantastic! We need a dose now.
Questa è adrenalina pura. Una cura contro lo stress!😊 Da il buonumore ascoltare queste super canzoni anni 80!
It's 2023. Thank you Jimmy for your music, your voice and heart❤❤❤ My children listen to you more than they listen to me 😂❤🫶👍💪🤗
In the 80s My sister was the coolest person I knew. She listened to this song, and introduced me to Rage on ABC tv . We lived in a small town in western Queensland, Australia. This song reminds me of the cherished parts of our otherwise abusive childhood. Set me free!🙂 best song ever! Here we are in 2022
The same with me, Owen. I grew up with the worst excuse of a father who prefered his gambling and drinking over getting off his BIG lardarse backside to go out to work and provide for his wife and 3x son's. He was always a vile man that as i've become older, wiser and knowing that i've given my 4x son's all the love and respect that they deserve so much and my son's make me and my wife so proud, every single day. My father was violent, abusive and evil in mine and my 2x brothers lives as we grew up but once i turned 16 i was outta there as fast as i could. I took the decision to cut my father and mother right out of my life a long time ago and i'm so glad i did. They don't deserve to see how well my son's have become such amazing young men.
The beat, the voice, the whole rythm makes you wanna dance! This is one song that I never get tired of listening to ...so much talent in the 80's! 💖
Could not have said it better1
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I think you should read the text can be different in different minds
The version by Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes was better, but this is a very close second.
Lo mejor de la música fue en los 80 infinidad de grupos y estilos k te hacían vivir y disfrutar la vida ya no se repetira
Only Jimmy Somerville could remake one of the 70s classic dance songs, less than a decade later, and make it an 80s anthem.
Jimmy’s version of this song is the best !!!!
This song was sung in tje jungle arms on I'm a celebrity
im 52! what a brilliant feeling this music has on me after all of these years. I can still dance in my place like a complete lunatic !!!
I’m 71 and just rediscovered the Communards and Jimmy in particular. I love his voice .
He was part of Bronski Beat also
And her tits.
Io ho 58 anni e questa musica mi riporta indietro nel tempo .gli anni 80 non ritorneranno più.
Another reason why the 80s are the best decade for music. Pure genius from such a pure voice.
1980s thumping gay beats.
@@888ssss Yes, even thumping gay beats were incredible. Why do u think 40 years later and Hollywood is still desperately trying to recreate 80s entertainment
this song is fuckin garbage compared to other 80s music.
The best decade in music was the 1960s which gave the impetus to bands of the 1970s and 1980s.
YES, spot on. The music of today is just a load of shit, thanks to UA-cam we can step back in time to 80s great Music.
They don’t make songs like this today the beats the music takes me away to to a happy place of youth , jimmy is best of Britain in 1980s
Can we book the Dr. with his Tardis and go back please?
The original by Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes .. 1975 .
Im 60yrs old and back in the 80s if this song came on we all hit the dancefloor and what a brilliant song this is and jimmy and Sarah's voices are cracking together and anyone who hasnt felt like dancing to this tune must be on another planet cause I know that I did everytime it came on in a pub or nightclub and I have a 40yr old son who now dances to it and he was born in the 80s great memories from back then love it
54 and feeling nostalgic. I’m dancing in my heart. This song is like a Time Machine.
I'm also 54 & wish I could turn back time & go back to the greatest decade of music.
53 and me too!!!! Really!
I am 62 and still love this
I m 55 and loved that and still adore it. Now it's not music they do. We are lucky to grown in those years...
Brilliant I'm 62 thus takes me back to a a fun time no social media just people having fun 😅
During the 80's I was a depressed teenager, this was the only song that as soon as it played I was lifted from my dark place. Loved this song 🎵❤
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In fact the the eighties was a depressing decennium. I was glad the nineties came!
I'm obsessed with the drummer. She is incredible! I love this song so much!
It should be June Miles-Kingston on drums.
@@prestwickpioneer3474 thank you! I just looked her up (was looking at Google search results when I noticed my Gmail notifications). Really fascinating and varied career.
@@prestwickpioneer3474She is absolutely hot!
The saxophonist, 2nd along, gets my vote....
I love this song brings back so many happy memories ❤️🎵🎶🎵
I loved it since 1986 and the best thing is Jimmy dancing on the stage!
Worked with Jimmys brother John many years ago in Maryhill town hall in Glasgow and I admitted to him I was a massive Communards fan. The week before Christmas I got a Christmas card from Jimmy himself. Made my day......
How could you not want to shake a leg when you hear this. 80's forever!
This version has never been bettered. Amazing. Perfect
Yep!
This song make you feel good and the only way is to dance the night a way
I think Thelma Houston's version is just as good.
I’m 60 😱and the 80’s were obviously the peak music listening period for me, some fantastic new wave music then. Bronzki beat and the Communards among the finest ❤
No Internet. No smartphones with camara and video. Just pure concentrated fun. Great memories!
1st year in high school this and the smiths panic
Great memories 👍🏴🏴🏴🏴
No Ingennier social 👎
enjoy whats in your actual field of vision .mobile phones made underground a bit harder but its still there
Brilliant loved and still love the 80’s, wee Jimmy was amazing
Still like coming back and watching this every so often, what a great song.
There are often small rivalries with our English neighbors, but we must recognize their undeniable superiority in the field of contemporary music. I'm 69 years old and Anglo-Saxon music has always helped me live better and it still does.
Neighbours. Also tea and warships................
@@Paul-fp4ux Independence not so good eh lol also see scotland.
@@cutterbacon 👍
Here in Dec 2024 while watching the UK I’m a Celebrity……..to see Reverend Richard. 💙
It was Rivals that brought me here
Me too ❤😊
SATANIC MUSIC !!
... And the Rev Coles on piano. Perfect combo of music and song, 80s smasher. ❤️
Thanks for the great love and support you show me as a special fan of mine, I hope you won't stop listening to music, and thanks for your sincere
Compliment and love towards my music❤️❤️❤️may god bless you.
In this age, people lived human lives among people...
It was a huge honor.
It was an honor to live in this age.
And these songs helped me become a better person! I'm proud!
Ebben a korban emberek éltek emberi életet emberek között...
Óriási megtiszteltetés volt.
Megtiszteltetés volt ebben a korban élni.
És ezek a zenék segítettek jobb embernek lenni! Büszke vagyok!
Will never ever get old!I'm grateful the 80s music was part of my adolescence.
Try Thelma Houston's live disco version. It''s fantastic!
Good on you girl x🌟
Egal wann und wo, ich fand ihn super, mitreissend und unvergesslich.
I'm 57 and I love this sort of music❤🎉😊
Best song of the 80’s ever!! I want this song at my funeral to make people happy xx
Jimmy Sommerville's voice is unique and immortal....❤️
Perfect!
Just love listening to his music.
"Unique and immortal...."💗🌹
Agree(:
I remember the original in the 1970’s. This is one of the rare occasions that a new version of a song was rather brilliant.
Momentos inolvidables con esas canciones 😘
I agree with you
This bloke has one hell of a voice. Say no more.
So true
agree
80s all day long will never be beaten life was simple music at its best tv at its best wish I could be there again best time of my life 58 and still wearing the filas Sergio’s reliving my youth 😂
This piano player is amazing.
Richard Coles, pianist here became a vicar, ordained 2005!
I’m 69!! Brings back everything!! 🥰🥰🥰
What a voice Jimmy Sommerville has...!!
Fantastic voice!!
Make me remember the pass 80`s....
Unforgetble!!!
So many memories 1986, it was Summer and I just turned 20 when I worked in Bournemouth, sitting on Boscombe Bay beach hot like today, on my day off, this comes on a radio somewhere, all is well with the world, good times ❤❤
Hi Jimmy . God bless you and your family ❤
For those that don’t know. The fella on the piano is the Reverend on I’m a celeb 2024.
Yeah this song was just mentioned too in a dingo dollar challenge!
Yeap what a change of career! We used to blast this , best times 😊
Hahah mad that though aint it
One of the best songs of the 80's. I remember i even bought the 12" single. This song had the best sound quality back then.
12" single! Are you talking about those black discs that my grandfather had a lot of?
@@lekarzkto Absolutely. 😂
@@IkeMann100 😉
12" must be some kind of record
I think it was the best song of the 80's
Never get tired of hearing this great song!
Me either, a total classic, they certainly don't make them like this anymore,!!!
Me neither such a great song
Same here. Timeless.
@@AlistairCampbell They sure don't. This is a classic. No it's more than classic, it's iconic.
Neither do I.
It was the first cassette I bought for my cassette player in 1986 I still listen to the full album. I love Jimmy 💓
Thanks for the great love and support you show me as a special fan of mine, I hope you won't stop listening to music, and thanks for your sincere
Compliment and love towards my music❤️❤️may god bless you.
Cool and cool !
you are the best jimmy,i'm 61 years and i love your music.
Jimmy Somerville working in a community cafe in brighton
What a nice man
I love this song. I am 56 and still love it. The 1980's songs the best
Loved dancing to this in the clubs in Calgary, Canada ❤ I’m in my 60’s now. Great sound. Great band
Wow..the energy of this Song is infectious...luv the 80s🎉
Everything is PERFECT in this song..musicians..rhytm, melody. , voices...Can listen it non stop..BRAVO !
GREETINGS FROM MY HOMELAND CTOATIA ❤
great job
What a voice jimmy has. So many great songs too. This is a classic. Jump round the place 🥳🥳🥳🥳
The 80s are the golden era of music, miss this year's
loved jimmy and his band . bring back those years please
Great Awesome Video!!!!! Great Band!!!! I'm 70 still Rock n Roll!!!!
Have been a big Jimmy Somerville fan for 40 years.
He is still incredible live and Jimmy will always be an immensely respected and celebrated lgbt+ legend and hero.
Ho 55 anni e ancora mi nutro della musica degli anni 80 che spettacolo...questa si che è musica 👍
Grew up with Jimmy! And. Got to see him live in 2019. Live . The absolutely the best !
Thanks for the great love and support you show me as a special fan of mine, I hope you won't stop listening to music, and thanks for your sincere
Compliment and love towards my music❤️❤️may god bless you.
When this was first released I was a kid at school. I couldn't get the tune out of my head for weeks!
I absolutely loved then and love it now.
This song 🎵 is my favourite memory of the 80s by far ❤️ what an amazing time it was growing up in the 80s
Cracking tune, always love it when this comes on the radio
When I bought the album The Age of Consent, I read the album info and was so naïve back then. I was shocked how far behind some countries were. I actually had no idea. Since then the world has moved on (and me too) thank goodness. Jimmy Sommerville has such a great voice and his music is absolutely timeless.
Love Jimmy Somerville. This takes me back to my 20's.... Fantastic time
This song and video is just bursting with life and energy. Impossible to sit still while listening!
Nailed it...
Sure is just makes you happy and want to dance 😀
Very intelligent Jimmy Sommerville and don't leave me this way and excellent stuff 😊👍
Merci beaucoup from Paris France! 👍 👍 👍
Oh how I was smitten with this golden voiced ginger. I still am.
Rev. Richard Coles smashes the piano! Love it!
What great vocals. Don't leave me this way amazing lyrics.
The most fantastic voice x
I saw Jimmy Somerville in D.C at Tracks which is not there anymore. I remember because it was a blizzard that night and he still played ❤
When this song came on at a night out everyone hit the floor to dance the beat to this song love it and Jimmy and Sarah done a cracking version of this song and there energy is off the scales I loved the 80s and 90s music and I'd dance to this song anytime it came on and I thought Jimmy Somerville and the Communards were fricking great and anyone who didn't like the beat and it never made you feel like dancing to this cracking song must have been dead lol as I know all of us hit the dancefloor when the song came on loved it and Jimmy and Sarah are great together
Jimmy Somerville big props. You lived it. You owned it. You made magic. God bless.
One of my favorites! This was my anthem for years
To me, this song is the 80's......Love this and always will
Like Jimmy somerville
Mam 54 lata... wciąż wracam do tej muzyki...Jimmy jest rewelacyjny...
53 😍
51
@@bozenadrzazga9357 ❤
With this song,i'm young ,i always dance.Hi From Serbia!
This guy, just music 100 percent. Vocals rhythm and moves. Fantastic memory of the 80's. X