Boney M. - Rasputin (Dublin 1978)

[@VearonTheOwl]

about time i find one that was not lip-synced

[@thiendipham828]

Actually, they just play studio version for thought they're lip-synced

[@90AlmostFamous]

yea theres difference between lip sync and using different audio

[@giseleaugustine5520]

fr fr

[@MAM-pd9mx]

it's not lip synced is jst that bands sometimes don't use the live audio when making a video of a concert because back in time video and audio were separate and audio was lost or didn't sound good because of all the public clapping

[@Vaquerochinaco]

I think that they lost the actual audio so they they use the studio version

[@lucalone]

this real live version is much better than I expected!

[@_financial_regret_]

It sounds absolutely brilliant

[@marguskiis7711]

Very good live band! Exciting! Unlike ABBA whitch was total sh,t live.

[@georgechristopher4179]

Far better i think.

[@bong5523nmcckgij]

Ik

[@Phexyn]

Exactly. This is not bad at all, and with some training ...

[@juandos380]

Bass player is having the time of his life. sound so good with this kind of music

[@martymcfly1833]

This music is the reason people want to play the bass in the first place lol

[@martymcfly1833]

@Timothy Murphy agreed

[@ketahoer23]

Band is tight

[@marguskiis7711]

All the band is superb

[@MaryonoBudi-ot8jf]

This IS music disco 🎉

[@AJXVI]

That great feeling when you watch a live performance that's not lip synced 🥰

[@thiendipham828]

Not lip synced. It was the playback from every TV Show studios

[@Krendall2]

They did have a backing recording playing to help with their singing, at least usually. I'm not so sure if they did here.

[@mowthpeece1]

Strange I don't feel any differently than pre-recorded. Usually, live performances suck. The sound quality is worse, the heavy breathing complicates it, and the orchestra drowns it out, anyway. I'm glad it means so much to you, though.

[@nachotaucan]

no playback ♥

[@laurenmungaray3912]

Singers need to rest their voice, they are human too.

[@welisonsantos4725]

What a great singer and artist was Bob, A party man

[@shibe_nation982]

Did he die?

[@welisonsantos4725]

He died on the morning of 30 December 2010, in a hotel in Saint Petersburg, of heart failure.

[@BlytheWorld1972]

bobby was epic . end of .

[@Teknas89]

@@welisonsantos4725 He and Rasputin are connected.

[@_financial_regret_]

Welison Santos ironically the same day Rasputin died

[@L10Garcia]

They sounded amazing 100% live. I will never understand why most of their shows were just playback...

[@mossfairy8546]

Because he is not the original singer. the producer of boney m sang all of the songs. Frank Farian.

[@dennissuba6377]

@@mossfairy8546 Yes,.. by Force.. They were forced to lip sync the songs for every studio appearances.. its a good thing that they were allowed to sing with their original song in this concert...

[@laurawieczorkowska3756]

@@dennissuba6377 I agree. Farian was simply a wretched rat. He never performed live and he clipped wings of members of his band. Farrell was a great dancer and an amazing showman while Farian never wasn't. He was only collecting and counting the money.

[@ozanareyiz7773]

Indeed.

[@Danni_Cool]

All the live concerts/tours were live right from the beginning. Most TV-shows were playback, but that was a normal procedure.

[@loudannymalacts5095]

Bobby Farrell- Absolute Legend Rasputin- Outrageous Man.

[@MichaelABusta]

He's dressed like Freddy Mercury, moves like Angus Young, and Looks like Lenny kravitz. Nice catchy song.

[@Lucho_Silva]

Correction: Freddie Mercury dressed like him

[@dragos05_]

Nah, Bobby was the first with this type of dressing so, no...

[@MichaelABusta]

My bad I didn't know that.

[@MichaelABusta]

My bad I didn't know that.

[@harveyml04]

well let’s be honest with the robe and everything freddie was a member of QUEEN TJTJTNY

[@BBoy4040]

Finally a live video that doesn't just have the studio version audio over it

[@gordonfreeman9604]

Rip Bobby Farrell 6/10/1949 & 30/12/2010

[@Andoroid]

It makes me happy to hear an actual band play it lol I wish they performed the song completely-live more often than they did

[@sdrewe99]

This live version sounds fantastic!

[@alaionn7582]

Yes ! 100% live !!

[@stigoftdump]

the cardio on that man

[@matheuscruz8574]

Coke

[@laurenmungaray3912]

​@@matheuscruz8574 don't be rude

[@twerpantine]

@@laurenmungaray3912 its true

[@laurenmungaray3912]

@@twerpantine it has nothing to do with anything in the video...

[@suhijo]

wow real live sound was neat, specially the "backing vocals" ladies.

[@BlytheWorld1972]

The woman's voices you hear loud and clear are marcia and liz

[@ShortBreeze]

Bobby always happy in yours performance

[@WintersLair]

how he didnt trip on his cape is nuts , very jumpy lol

[@sydneyreyes7852]

He's a god

[@Taufik8701]

This 100% Live version is so good 🎉🎉🎉

[@michel1967]

Exceptionnel

[@gercekmailadresimbu]

King Boney M.

[@shamsulalamdhaka]

May be the Best performance of Boney M

[@stuartsiglain3972]

No. I think the Sopot concert in 1979

[@shamsulalamdhaka]

@@stuartsiglain3972 Can you please give us the video link? Thanks.

[@miguelmusicajw]

The sopot show was fully playback. This one with live band and vocals is much better

[@johnnyspinning]

Boney M without playback, wow this is a rarity!!!

[@pelgervampireduck]

I just listened to ma baker live, now this one, even if it's not as polished as the studio versions I prefer this live real version instead of the lip sync videos. I wish they always played live. I couldn't find daddy cool, I hope there's a live version out there.

[@sharopota7674]

Serach the Boney m Live in vienne on youtude. you can find daddy cool live ver.

[@OlafurArons]

You probably wouldn't be too happy to hear that singer on stage isn't even the same person singing in the studio recording they lipsynced for all those years.

[@danceyourselfdizzy6198]

@@OlafurArons Yes, on tv but on stage with band Bobby sang always himself.

[@vudi2103]

@@OlafurArons wym?

[@OlafurArons]

@@danceyourselfdizzy6198 On tv, on the radio. Bobby never performed in recordings from the studio. He was sometimes allowed to sing live during the concerts, but not very often. He was literally just the face of the boney m singer. That voice you love off their songs is actually Frank Farian's voice.

[@Petlover10000]

Wow, he really danced his ass off.

[@manoelvernes9266]

Que energia tinha esse senhor aliás todos do Boney M, e cantando ao vivo.

[@montreepukittikul1467]

He's lip sing

[@SerginhoRB-kb3dj]

Der Drummer Jamaica Papa Curvin ist der Hammer. Boney M ist groß 💪

[@deepakchandratre31]

Amazing energy and original voice of Bobby. With live orchestra. Liked so much. Thanks.

[@Hailfire97]

Background singers owned this song. They do 80% of the singing and get 0% of the credit.

[@amitabir6141]

Agreed

[@luisvollmer2509]

At least they were paid more

[@deeppurplefan]

While there seems to be some backup singers, the three main women plus Bobby are the group.

[@ClausR.3]

Live sung by Boney M. : Bobby Farrell, Liz Mitchell, Marcia Barrett and Maizie Williams (?) and great musicians. Fantastic party song!

[@annaritaranalli1791]

Maizie williams is not a good singer as the 2 others females singers of group

[@minchotorres3904]

Boby farrel jamás te olvidaremos fuistes el alma de Boney m

[@sandro_87munoz3]

Como suena ese bajo! De lo mejor

[@nikhilbaskaran]

Bobby Farrell is a legend. His dancing on its own is worth the fee.

[@lucasfrontera8025]

Awesomeeee

[@yangheuijeong]

I love all members

[@レッドレッド-d5q]

大好き🤟🎉🎉🎉

[@indotechmbambung1015]

finally after 16 years of youtube searching....this is the real sound of BONEY M

[@jondunmore4268]

Same here. Was beginning to wonder if they had their producers go into youtube and wipe all actual live recordings, and/or overdub their live performances with the record audio.

[@itsmytime5]

That’s fantastic ❤

[@noisycounty]

Great performance!! Dancing, clothing, singing and guitar~~

[@stebolian]

What a band

[@petergwahemba]

The bounce on stage by Bobby farrel at 00:21 is magical

[@c-opsgamer1264]

I ❤ this song do u ❤

[@Veganodetepepan]

ESTA MÚSICA NO MUERE! SALUDOS DESDE MÉXICO 🇲🇽❤

[@davidlungu5215]

So much energy by Bobby Farrell,,,, Can anyone CALCULATE the amount of ernegy spent if Bobby danced fo 30 minutes,,, JUST amazed,,,,👏👏💪👏👏

[@Taufik8701]

Infinity energy 😂

[@davidlungu5215]

@@Taufik8701 Are you still feeling this music 🎵🎶 in 2024,,,,

[@Taufik8701]

@@davidlungu5215 yes 💯

[@user-bj2lu9qt3o]

Bobby was living a child's dream. 🧡

[@caddy-daddy7907]

live schneller als die Schallplatte, mit Live-Band! Und Bobby Farrell singt live! :) Einfach super, da kocht die Hütte!

[@marceloaugusto5167]

Isso sim é performance.

[@AxleTrade]

His voice is gravely and raw as opposed to the studio version; it's amazing. I wish they were allowed to perform their songs live rather than be forced to lip sync.

[@shaebryant1916]

He didn’t sing lead on any tracks. Their producer sang the male parts. He was merely a dancer.

[@MinaCovers]

@@shaebryant1916I was about to type this!

[@newtelcheb]

​@@shaebryant1916wow You mean this guy is dancing on this video/simulating singing but frank farian is actually singing backstage?

[@Krendall2]

@@newtelcheb No, Bobby sang live, at least from what I've heard. They usually had the recording playing to back their performances, though. For TV performances, they usually lip synced, but that was pretty much the standard.

[@mariadelcarmenmarengo8801]

I think this video shows clarely that the real male voice of the group was Bobby Farrell's voice, because it doesn't sound very different from the recorded version, or at least not more different as the girl's... The rumor that Farian was who sang is another lie of Farian, who is a swindler and a profesional liar.

[@marianeres1374]

esse kra tem uma presença de palco, incrível, sorte de quem viu ele ao vivo

[@franciscasena712]

Eu também penso assim,quem teve essa felicidade de ve-lo ao vivo,com certeza nunca se arrependeu.Bobby era incrível!💕💞

[@Nayops24]

0:39 There lived a certain man in Russia long ago He was big and strong, in his eyes a flaming glow Most people looked at him with terror and with fear But to Moscow chicks he was such a lovely dear He could preach the Bible like a preacher Full of ecstasy and fire But he also was the kind of teacher Women would desire Ra ra Rasputin Lover of the Russian queen There was a cat that really was gone Ra ra Rasputin Russia's greatest love machine It was a shame how he carried on🎤🎶

[@wacekkarcz3205]

Fajna piosenka!!😁😁Super!!😁😁😁

[@SEVEN-tw4nc]

*It was so pure back then.*

[@w5527]

Damn that man can move! Crossing an entire stage in like 3 seconds. I wish I could do that and still sing

[@maxstopponi]

The Legend of Bobby Farrell 💚🎼🙏

[@SVOy_Z]

Бобби бесподобен!!!

[@davidz8672]

Genios no cantan decían jajaaa leyendas monstruos deberían estar en el salón del rock su música es rock fenómenos en vivo

[@joseaguilar7847]

👌🏽

[@porterwake3898]

About time you find a version where they actually sing it without backing tapes. It is way better like this.

[@musicworldvision802]

very rare for the big public. Live concerts are so good as never sent out on tv and came decades later on the market (dvd)

[@alexanderelizalde7214]

The energy the dude has is crazy

[@alexandrchubikov]

There lived a certain man in Russia long ago He was big and strong, in his eyes a flaming glow Most people looked at him with terror and with fear But to Moscow chicks he was such a lovely dear He could preach the bible like a preacher Full of ecstasy and fire But he also was the kind of teacher Women would desire RA RA RASPUTIN Lover of the Russian queen There was a cat that really was gone RA RA RASPUTIN Russia's greatest love machine It was a shame how he carried on He ruled the Russian land and never mind the Czar But the kasachok he danced really wunderbar In all affairs of state he was the man to please But he was real great when he had a girl to squeeze For the queen he was no wheeler dealer Though she'd heard the things he'd done She believed he was a holy healer Who would heal her son RA RA RASPUTIN Lover of the Russian queen There was a cat that really was gone RA RA RASPUTIN Russia's greatest love machine It was a shame how he carried on [Spoken:] But when his drinking and lusting and his hunger For power became known to more and more people The demands to do something about this outrageous Man became louder and louder "This man's just got to go!" declared his enemies But the ladies begged "Don't you try to do it, please" No doubt this Rasputin had lots of hidden charms Though he was a brute they just fell into his arms Then one night some men of higher standing Set a trap, they're not to blame "Come to visit us" they kept demanding And he really came RA RA RASPUTIN Lover of the Russian queen They put some poison into his wine RA RA RASPUTIN Russia's greatest love machine He drank it all and he said "I feel fine" RA RA RASPUTIN Lover of the Russian queen They didn't quit, they wanted his head RA RA RASPUTIN Russia's greatest love machine And so they shot him till he was dead [Spoken:] Oh, those Russians...

[@stuartsiglain3972]

Thanks for the words to this tune.👍😎

[@lellul760]

I love "Boney M" very much.

[@alfredomolinasilgado7887]

Tremendo espectáculo me emociona así que tal si fuese visto en vivo...no me canso de verlo no Boney m por siempre presente 💪💪

[@cristianeduardo8451]

No me cuando

[@ngoclansinger]

The dance is such a cardio routine 😅 such a good performer Bobby was

[@Jhojsh101]

It’s 2022 and Rasputin SLAPS to this day

[@davidlungu5215]

Maizie Williams is wonderful Indeed she's a dancer like Bobby She's played her part very well in this ☝ video,,,👏👏👏

[@davidlungu5215]

Thanks for the 👍 likes,,,✔️

[@2wheels2strokes4ever]

Everyone in a manufactured band has a role and they all contribute to the end product, whether they are a singer or dancer - and all are equally important. Without Bobby and Maizie the Boney M. band would not have been as successful as it was.

[@carlosalbertoduarte8617]

No existe una mujer mas hermosa y talentosa que ella...su voz alegra el alma...

[@Vaniteez]

Great performance!

[@ReikoSuave]

Fun Fact: Bobby Farrel was only allowed to sing in live shows (until the 1980’s). What you hear in the recorded/released version of “Raputin” (and every other song released by Boney M in the 70s) is songwriter, Frank Farian’s voice.

[@stebolian]

Thanks for a fact but not a fun one

[@ReikoSuave]

@@stebolian You’re right, it’s tragic. Farian wasn’t confident in his image being successful as a face for the group. It’s why he hired Bobby Farrel for this role.

[@LadyDuchess]

Can Frank Farian even be considered a “singer” tho? Seems like all he did on Boney M tracks was talk melodically. Who can’t do that?

[@dmer-zy3rb]

@@ReikoSuave Farian was right that Boney m wouldnt have been successful with him on stage instead of bobby. but he might as well could have let bobby sing in the studio because his voice is similar anyway and the parts are hardly complex.

[@ReikoSuave]

​@@dmer-zy3rb There's actually a few albums from the 80s where Bobby was allowed to record on, but after several altercations between Bobby and Frank, Bobby was ultimately fired and replaced. (Mainly because Bobby signed a contract that allowed him to be nothing more than just a face for Boney M, hired by Frank). Farian was a dick, but it was also Bobby's fault. On the bright side, Bobby still managed to find a way to cash in on his success.

[@KanonMadness]

finally i find a real live version of the song :P

[@Rae2492]

A flamboyant musical jester! 🎉🎉

[@Daniotrix]

Amo esto, no cantaba pero nadie mas interpretara corporalmente esta coreografica como el.

[@BhashiBhashi-if5up]

I like songs

[@miriaborgess]

Great song!

[@786yousufkhan]

incredible dance performance all time hit song all time number one music group

[@lucasfrontera8025]

Perfect

[@sandeepsnair78]

ഇതാണ് ഒറിജിനൽ ലൈവ്

[@Apiestine]

My favorite song ever. Love you Boney M ❤️

[@mysticalhungarianplace]

HEJ, HEJ, HEJ, HEJOOOOOO

[@TheBrewerrr]

Imagine... Guns N’ Roses, Boney M and queen just hanging out in one room, Would be one crazy day😂

[@e.f.4068]

Espectacular...

[@jivincyselvin6789]

Energy 💯

[@VLAX-G]

Amazing cardio of Bobby!

[@calevolutionhd]

Proof Bobby Farrell and Boney M. were actually talented.

[@georgechristopher4179]

Fantastic.

[@salmaislam3092]

So sweet dance 😂🕺💃🏼and song

[@ztsd0331]

You're playing well, precious🎉

[@hmminterestinginterestingi3023]

Hey, it’s me, your local metal fan, this video proves three things 1. Everything is better live 2. Music was way better before the 2000’s 3. There lived certain man, in Russia long ago...

[@roldanrosario243]

Metal fan? Same here. We wouldn’t pay to see them unless it was like this. No lip-syncing. (Or at least most of it live)

[@pablonavea1430]

Thanks!

[@p.c.h.6721]

Jesus, where is he getting the coke from? That’s pure stuff right there.

[@juanchodepat]

Class A Shit

[@SOKOLSODI]

lol hahahha

[@ketahoer23]

Colombia I guess

[@esafueminotaverde]

great drummer

[@claireshephard8177]

Wow! This was a great find! I am worn out just watching this one track - imagine a whole hour of fun pop like this!

[@stuartsiglain3972]

Love ❤️ the live videos 👍😎🇺🇸👀

[@MrWhite-yw5ig]

Pure lit 🔥

[@belfastbusfan]

The fact this is bobbys actual voice though😍

[@squins9410]

This man can dance!

[@namaschu2126]

the girls are amazing singer

[@БорисКоржов-л7б]

Первый раз вижу, этого парня двигуящего.

[@laurawieczorkowska3756]

Bobby Farrell forever!!!❤❤❤

[@Melanie4ever-p6r]

I’m live in Dublin !

[@brothajack1993]

Legendary. This should be in the Bible.

[@ВечернийГродно-с5ь]

MARCIA!!!

[@aa-gp8kz]

Omg they really performed in live