Clout - Substitute • TopPop

Clout was an original all-female South African rock group formed in Johannesburg in 1977, best known for their hit single, "Substitute".
Clout's first and biggest hit, "Substitute", was a new arrangement of a Righteous Brothers song, composed by Willie Wilson. In 1978, their version reached No. 1 in South Africa, New Zealand, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, Austria, Denmark and Belgium. It also reached No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart and remained in the UK charts for 15 weeks. Due to sanctions against South African artists and performers by UK's Equity at the time, the BBC's Top of the Pops TV programme used the group's performance of the song on the Dutch TV programme TopPop from 8 April 1978 to present the hit song for its top ten countdown.
A major success in Europe, Clout scored more Top 10 singles, notably "Save Me", "You've Got All of Me" and "Under Fire".
Watch our great music videos ❯ goo.gl/feVLNN
More TopPop? Subscribe here ❯ goo.gl/X9FOAU
More info on Wikipedia ❯ en.wikipedia.o...
Broadcast date: 8-4-1978
This is to let you know that the video recording of the video clip was originally recorded by AVROTROS Broadcasting. AVROTROS Broadcasting hereby warrants and represents that it is the sole and exclusive owner of the physical film and/or videotape footage in this video clip.
The performance of the artist(s) in the clip was filmed and recorded with the written consent of the artist(s) and their representatives.
AVROTROS is a Dutch radio and television broadcaster, founded in 2014 from a merger of AVRO and TROS. From January 1st, 2014 the name of the merged broadcaster was used in joint programmes. AVRO was founded in 1923 as the Netherlands first public broadcaster. TROS started broadcasting in 1964. Toppop was a weekly AVRO pop program that was aired between 1970 and 1988.
AVROTROS Broadcasting
PO Box 2
1200 JA Hilversum
The Netherlands
TopPop was the first regular dedicated pop music TV show in the Dutch language area. Dutch broadcaster AVRO aired the programme weekly, from 1970 to 1988. Presenter Ad Visser hosted the show for its first fifteen years.
World famous music artists performed on TopPop: ABBA, 10CC, Bee Gees, The Jacksons with Michael Jackson, David Bowie, Earth & Fire, Queen, Golden Earring, Boney M, KC & The Sunshine Band, Chic, Donna Summer and many many more.

[@ingib5994]

Hi everyone, it is Ingi, the drummer and I want to say thank you to all of you who loved our music. Without the amazing fans out there we wouldn't have made it!!! So great to see that you still enjoy our music!! I am sending you all love and light - keep rocking!!

[@danielzaouer3308]

hi Ingi, you have no idea how happy your music🥰 still makes people of my age. Thank you!!!

[@Gr300w]

Hi from South Africa and thank you!!

[@scottishbanjo]

Just watching this … loved it ! What happened to the group ?

[@pleun315]

Thats really awesome Ingi, thank you so much for connecting with your fans ❤️ Clout music is timeless and always makes me happy. Fan since day one, hi from Holland ❤️🙏❤️

[@CarolineFisher-w7x]

l loved this song,

[@jaynifur7641]

2024, whos listening to this great classic piece?

[@xGHOSTHAWKx]

Me

[@kennethhall9759]

Me😊

[@eddiechalmets9295]

Me.

[@Gittermaster0]

Ik ❤

[@boetpieterse1751]

I'm still listing and loving it

[@brentsantus4077]

I thank God so much I grew up with good music like this

[@pleun315]

Me too❤️❤️🙏

[@nikeshdasruth-up2xw]

Honestly I don't think I would had have any character if it wasn't for these tracks

[@petrascheiblich6191]

Diese Zeit mit der Musik von Clout war super, sie kann man leider nicht mehr zurückdrehen! Schöne Zeiten waren das in den 70ger und 80ger Jahren! Wer stimmt mir da noch zu!? Lg petra 🤗

[@pleun315]

70s ladies were so beautiful 😍 pure, natural, authentic and just themselves ❤️🙏

[@DarrenHarmer-yr1tj]

Not wrong

[@BubbaSnipe]

You purely forget the essentials behind your comment: No ducklips, no piercings, no fake eyebrows and no tattoos.

[@paultreadaway102]

Not showing their gears what they have now no contest plus they South African they have beauty

[@Kydan-n8w]

Women didnt have bollocks back then either ​@@BubbaSnipe

[@pchurchill]

permz

[@rickykingi5191]

I was only 13 years old 1978 at Intermediate School NZ 🇳🇿 my mum loved this song ❤❤

[@lookylookie]

Same 😊

[@DanieldeBavaria]

For me this is a masterpiece, never get tired of this song. Greetings from Germany.

[@ivanpennell7664]

Written off as Just a one hit wonder. But even now, 45 years later, it is still irresistible. We play this at gigs with my band and it still gets them out of their seats like you've given them an electric shock. ❤

[@lordprotector3367]

They had 4 hits - also Save Me, Since You Been Gone and Let it Grow.

[@LEEFORDJAGG]

Great song.. reminds me of being in my late teens and early 20’s and those emotions we’ve all known.

[@lyndaframe1986]

@ivanpennell7664 🎶What name is your band? Im just a live music lover 🎶

[@pleun315]

They made more awesome songs ❤️

[@sallyjoan]

@@pleun315 no they did not.

[@MandyBlair-p1w]

Lots of happy memories!! Of 1978!!! 😊

[@dannyholland7250]

One of the most outstanding songs of the late 70's absolutely brilliant 👏

[@ianpowell1849]

The summer of 78 14 years old hormones all over the place but I was in love with the drummer ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MarcWiddowson]

The first time I heard this song was in Dusseldorf in 1979. My father was in BAOR and I was living out in Germany. It was playing in Karstadt, the department store. It made an impression on me and I come back to listen to it again from time to time. If you're young, enjoy your youth. Life comes at you at a million miles an hour. You'll soon know what I mean. If you're old like me, congratulations on making it this far. They were the best of times.

[@steven9562]

I was there in 1977 with the 13/18th royal hussars

[@jonnie4805]

Older but wiser...but...Still able to appreciate good music! Very happy memories...😊

[@John-kl3ue]

Absolutely love this song ..I’m 56 gee we had great music back then .oh the memories

[@catherineprior8319]

When I view this fabulous song it saddens me to know how far we have slipped ! Good old fashioned talent can't be beat. These gals are amazing!!

[@colingeddes2172]

Good old days from our youth, when music was better and times more simple.❤

[@colinraath9179]

I agree 100%

[@cherylcollins5517]

A quite agree. I love 70's music the best. Happy childhood memories.....

[@paulbrown6763]

What a great single from the late 70's, always enjoy listening to this, 41 years on!

[@lloydpulver2104]

Paul Brown September ‘78

[@Cosford869]

Hit UK #2 August 1978.

[@NEMES1-S]

At 16 years old, I couldn’t take my eyes of these gorgeous birds. That guitar just seemed to fit just right!

[@johnredmond3192]

Well spotted 😛

[@bertvanspieker]

Indeed.

[@christophrainer9193]

Anyone who has participated THIS time ... fresh ... free ... happy ... and always in a good mood with this music

[@My10centsWorth]

What a bass line!

[@chrisholland1246]

This song brings back so many memories, the most is being a12ish kid at St.Pauls Secondary school in London going on my first day trip to France by Hovercraft!!and in the back row of the coach taking us to Dover where these five girls(the same number of Clout!)singing this song, it's always brings be back to adolescent feelings/nostalgia, I hope those girls in the back seat of that coach in approximately 1974 are well,I will be your substitute !

[@igorjuric3943]

One more reason to adore and respect my parents - for bringing me up listening to this kind of stuff

[@philipper68]

Yes I agree with you. Loved this song since first hearing it in 78.

[@kimhawthorne3378]

The good old 70s the best music ever. I'm 63 but still feel 17 when I hear 70s music.❤❤❤❤❤

[@petrascheiblich6191]

Meine Güte was habe ich viel darauf getanzt. Sowas gibt's heute nicht mehr, die 70ger waren einfach super! Wer gibt mir Recht!? lg petra 😊

[@thomasneubauer7470]

Bin Absolut deiner Meinung

[@debowiec3]

Yes mate!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SimoneKohn]

Ja war eine schöne Zeit

[@Blitterbug]

You're right!

[@margarethutchins5308]

True

[@wilhelmvanniekerk9125]

Proudly from South Africa

[@paulfisher4985]

Im still listening love this song brings back some good memories

[@margaretcrawford8065]

Wish I could turn back time to the 70s really good music

[@PETRIK_Lajos]

+ computers -- and yes, it will be perfect.

[@kevinwalsh3934]

So do I , the 70s great times ,life was good , So great

[@alisongrace4334]

Yes, I’d be a teenager again!

[@alisongrace4334]

PETRIK Lajos 70s with internet... perfect

[@urbanflyman6389]

1978 to 1981 the best period for me

[@trainsify]

Lee (Bass) Cindy (Lead Singer, My Pal) Jenni (Guitar) Glenda (Keyboards) & Ingrid (Drums)

[@34cartha1]

Thanks for letting me know their names at last its only been 43 years since I bought this record.

[@Robert-sy4bd]

Lucky sod for knowing them. There should be a law against a band for having so many gorgeous girls in them. It makes it hard to fantasize about who you would like to sleep with.

[@georginaflynn5893]

Such a brilliant band, makes me feel young❤

[@keeleydount8366]

Absolutely brilliant song. What a great era..

[@colinraath9179]

I loved clout. I still do after all these years. They were brilliant

[@darrenplumpton3593]

Brilliant band with a brilliant song that will ALWAYS stand the test of time.

[@rickydean9453]

I remember buying this the day it was released in my early DJ'ing days. I am now 61, and feel blessed to have had the best era of music in my teenage years. I still play this on my radio show in Ireland. RICKY DEAN'S SUPER 70's SHOW on Ros FM 94.6

[@andymatthews7617]

Ricky please play this on your show for all the people whose relationships are troubled.CHEERS.

[@graemeheekes6062]

I've got to ask... Is your radio station available to stream? I've looked for it on the Global radio app and can't find it...

[@grahamsgoodies7531]

Used to see them every year when they came to Leicester with their Christmas shows, always got a silly hat when you came in and they got everybody singing all night. Great band and great times😊

[@Charlietwice]

There were precious few women in rock back then. These were a breath of fresh air and my hormones went mad at the sight of them. Happy days!

[@lionheartroar3104]

Badass pop tune..should have gone to #1 in America. Released on Epic records in the states. I'll never forgive radio for ignoring this track!

[@CindyGordon-u4b]

One of the best songs to come out of South Africa

[@colinraath9179]

This one and also mammy blue from Charisma

[@pleun315]

Definitely best band and they had more cool songs, very under rated girl band !

[@johnnyb6584]

Who's listening in 2024?

[@christinekavita]

These girl s music so fresh to listen to I do it over and over again.

[@stephenmcwilliams3417]

I took in my opinion what a truly mesmerising voice that Cindy Lauper possess to let the words of this song shine through

[@davidfoster9013]

pure class was just 15 years old 1978 still listening ♥

[@thaiowl1963]

me too!

[@stokeontrentchannel3593]

Blondie .

[@davidfoster9013]

@@thaiowl1963 you Don't get songs like this any-more wish i could go back in time

[@worldwidebear1967]

I remember it was a big number one song in Germany! ...and everbody loves it til today.

[@OutOfContext717]

❤ We must talk... 🎉

[@DesireeFox-tf7qz]

I'm a vocalist and this is awesome from Desiree Fox from East Perth WA

[@weejim48]

This is a great song. And the girl with the shiny blue pants on is gorgeous as well as talented 👍

[@jeanalain4921]

Very true a very good era life was great back then

[@clairessunnyoutlook4689]

Love This Song ❤.

[@andymatthews7617]

QUALITY.

[@mrsmith5846]

Proudly South African

[@rajkumardangol3517]

Old is gold 👍👍👍

[@geraldinemclaughlin486]

Please bring me back in time ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@victorfilippini3046]

This has an 80s feel. Even though this was like from 1978

[@marsonhudley7148]

I didnt just arrive here in 2020....I never left. May you be blessed

[@DeidreL9]

You too Marson

[@BennyCZ]

One of the few really great female rock bands outside Japan. Fourty years and this is song still rocks ;)

[@eddybowers8468]

The first time I heard this song was back in 1978 nearing the Christmas period - loved it !

[@kezsingh5740]

Top tune

[@jaysonmuddle7821]

Love it give me more

[@cleepvs]

The Bangles were far better

[@dmcallister1506]

On the subject, the Runaways, Rock Goddess, Girlschool.

[@kevos65]

Ah lordy.. Just thinking back.. I'll include the 80s too.. I was there, sometimes I like to be still there ❤️

[@martinnorman4654]

Brillant song brillant era god i miss the 70s and early 80s best music ever...im 63now😁

[@tackleberryc6472]

Amazing.... A genuine girl group....we actually love... 🥰

[@Subilon]

I loved this song back in the day.Great girl group.The drummer is gorgeous.

[@taylormay9777]

Loved this song since i heard it at 5. I'm 50 now. Never tire of hearing it

[@andymatthews7617]

It's called quality.

[@arr6826]

Super band and very good music. Great sound.

[@garygary1100]

I Love this song at high school in 1978

[@colinraath9179]

And they beauties of top of everything. Proudly from sa

[@lesliesmith2653]

This song is a classic. Good tune and lyrics that actually mean something

[@jimborsa]

Great South African band !!! Those were the days!!!

[@mnkd6537]

I'm 51 now from Scotland & only hears this a few tears ago & fell in love with it xx

[@davidthomas2356]

Brings back some great memories from those old school disco from the 70’s lol.

[@elmorecrane2859]

great record

[@geraldmoore4001]

wow what a dishy bunch of attractive south African ladys .with a great sound!

[@pleun315]

This version must come back as the ultimate summer hit ! We need this good feeling love again, this is happy energy ! This is what music is made for ! Good looking girls, good music, only good good good 😃😃😃😃life is short and very precious ! Much love and light from Holland everyone ❤️🙏💋

[@thee4thdoctor]

I was about to turn 10 yrs old when this was first broadcast on Top of the Pops in '78...Christ, where did the time go???

[@batheandrelaxinmyshit6344]

I am a lesbian, just like you are in your female incarnation

[@andrewlane7469]

just something about this song very good and the band were fantastic

[@geraldmoore4001]

wow love this sound! went to south Africa some years ago, had a superb time!!!

[@robertcaffrey6097]

Always loved this timeless classic. Great mix of pop ska and new wave, fantastic.....

[@stevewingate3023]

'77 was a great time for music, and this was a rare occasion when the cover was superior to the original (Righteous Brothers). What a great song, and what a great rendition.

[@nazaholicable]

Yet another wonderful one-off 70's hit.

[@colinsimpson6470]

Yes the 70s were the best years of music 🎵. And YES.....l would go back there in a flash and never come bk. Even if l was just stuck in limbo.😌😌🎶❤️❤️❤️

[@WilliamChappell-ot1jd]

Always listening to this music

[@pl443]

Those bass bits during the verses really get deep into my soul, I get so affected. Those girls are lovely.

[@andymatthews7617]

A TRUE CLASSIC, WHEN MUSIC MEANT SONETHING.

[@chrisiswherenow]

Absolutely - they're filth!

[@PatrickDowlingnz]

Loved this number, it was played over the radio throughout basic training in Potchefstroom 4 Field Regiment. It was kind of my signature song of National Service in 1978

[@kneh39]

Nice band and good music. Prachtige band en goede muziek

[@anonymousstealth2382]

Lekker

[@deecarter147]

Best of any versions of this song. Just perfect.

[@englishpatriot1446]

This has been on the radio every morning this week absolutely Brilliant back when music was music.

[@davidfoster9013]

it takes me back to my youth Wish i could go back just for a wee bit ♥

[@Turbomgzt]

Loved this song at the time. I'm learning to play bass now and this song has a wicked stomping bass line!

[@djbillybopdjbillybop2817]

Still play this Classic on my show on Billy Bops! Classic 70s sound back Thursdays.

[@stephensczurek6286]

Fantastic group. Beautiful girls. I especially like the one with the long hair. Lovely ladies all.

[@marcottoy4878]

Ooh this song brings back memories from the good old 70's!

[@MsVICTOR62]

Love this song, remember it from late 70:s. The girls are really great.

[@dannyholland3823]

This record eptomises the 70's when everything was great and fun and happy times some great songs from the 70's from the first week of the decade right through to the last day of the 70's the song of today dont even come close oh i wish i had a time machine to go back to the 60's and 70's the two best decade ever

[@hey3jude]

good times if only I had a time machine😎

[@alanburge2725]

This is an awesome old hit from the 70s. Great singing. Great pop song. Great memories too.

[@andymatthews7617]

A true golden oldie.

[@andrewking6562]

I remember this classic from my youth. It rocked then, still does now!

[@jarrodfurminger5352]

I'm listening in 2019 to this brilliant song !

[@junescott5039]

So I'm I

[@keeblem1]

Me too! On radio 2 today. Awesome

[@zivamwedzi8802]

That's when music was music. I was about 11 at the time

[@jarrodfurminger5352]

@@zivamwedzi8802 So was I my friend 👍

[@jarrodfurminger5352]

@@keeblem1 Top Man 😎

[@Dad3601]

A timeless classic song of 70s

[@paullandry5594]

I just love that bass playing.

[@christopherjohnwhitehouse8684]

Great female group fantastic song the 70s were great just my opinion hope you agree hope you like my comment c j whitehouse

[@kevysrandomstuff5835]

Real girls real clothes real music

[@MARINOLEJARRETA]

Absolutely respect 🎸

[@roberto22486]

substitute great song

[@marymcgivney9041]

O God this song bring back to the 80 these songs are heart breaking 😃❤❤❤❤

[@phillake4906]

Such a good song and sang well, I remember it so well

[@dirrty06]

Still in my 20’s and I love this song! Who’s here in 2023?

[@dad1717]

I'm here in 2022! It was so good growing up in the 70's. The clothes, TV shows & movies, and the music was the best ever!

[@OutOfContext717]

Good lad....🎉

[@OutOfContext717]

​@@dad1717Thanks dad. ❤😂🎉

[@cantalibre4708]

Best South Africa has produced...