Gerry Anderson's Fireball XL5 - Intro , Dominic Halpin & the Honey B's

[@kenkemzura903]

Loved the show as an eight year old when it was broadcast in the USA. I even made my own model out of cardboard tubes!

[@kenkemzura903]

Thank you for the ❤️ Dominic. So honored. I hope you are doing well these days.

[@deksea]

Very nicely done. Great lead vocals.

[@arno52]

I never missed Fireball XL5 Saturday mornings! I guess I am showing my age but we had great shows like this to grow on!

[@kar2ouche]

Gerry Anderson a man before his time, with fantastic imagination and producing shows without any of the technology available today. Major part of my childhood! Torchy the Battery boy, Tex and the Four Feather Falls, Supercar, Fireball XL5, Stingray, Thunderbirds etc...genius!

[@altfactor]

And don't forget his live-action film "Doppelganger" (known as "Journey To The Far Side Of The Sun" in North America), and his live-action TV series "UFO", "Space: 1999" and "Space Precinct".

[@rphuntarchive1]

the scenes of XL5 in the blue sky and over the earth are breathtaking

[@MMXL5]

In 1962/1963, I was there, just 10 yrs old. Can't love this performance any more than humanly possible! Thank you!

[@HelenandLolly]

I loved this song as a kid. My heart is still a fireball! 👍

[@rolandpratt403]

Good B side as well

[@Miked077]

Thanks for bringing Fireball XL5 back to life!

[@johneaton6320]

I've watched this video many times, I'm 63 now but Fireball XL5 was my favourite programme when I was a kid , I fell in love with Venus when I was a little boy, she was one very attractive wooden puppet, well done Dominic Halpin & the Honey bees a fabulous rendition of one of my favourite songs and TV programmes from my childhood, on our 35th wedding anniversary I would love to be entertained by yourselves ( let me know of your prices ! ) Many Thanks, John Eaton, Weaverham, Cheshire

[@geraldtrudeau3223]

That was awesome! I'm an old Fireball xl5 fan, and I love seeing it updated this way. BTW, the guy with the cigarette inside the helmet was hilarious. I kept waiting for him to pass out.

[@shawnconnolly4971]

Very well done! Takes one back to a simpler, classier time, before humanity took the plunge. Delightful, fun video, and a great little song.

[@easylife123-i7o]

I used to watch Fireball XL5 as a kid, what a feeling of nostalgia watching this. Well done! the whole thing is just great.

[@DavidGordonJDXi]

Absolutely brilliant!!!!

[@Vincent-xt7bq]

Great job! I really enjoyed watching that! Fireball XL5 was my favorite TV show as a kid in the 60s.

[@jimwoods2180]

so you did this in 2011ish? i wonder how i'm just now finding it - excellent doesn't seem to be enough to say - it looks like you and the cast had fun - such a shame KZbin doesn't have awards like THE KZbin VIDEO AWARDS or some such thing - i'm sure you would have been the years favorite - thanks for making & posting this! :)

[@georgemalkin6546]

Brilliant, used to love Fireball.

[@marie-joseegervais1776]

ha ha ha! Well done! I always love that song! since 50 years I guess

[@ufoclips1]

Nearer 60.....

[@paulpowell4871]

XL5 and Astroboy were my 2 favorites. can't believe you left off last verse of song! Only kids show song to have charted in the 60's

[@marcoshark]

Wow!! That was a lot of fun!!!! Brings back great memories when I was a kid!!! Thank's Dominic!!!

[@edsternet]

Ha ha ha. Very creative, and fantastic!

[@brucelee-wo5ge]

Forking legendary!!

[@jeffreylawrence6928]

Great work. Song starts at 4.04

[@renierk7758]

Haven't thought about this in a very long time, but last night I was remembering my time in England. My dad was in the US Air Force, was stationed to Lakenheath AFB in Oct. 1963. We lived in a flat in Newmarket, about 14 miles from the base. I was 12 at the time. We'd rented a TV and got to watch Fireball XL5 , the Woodentops and Bill and Ben the Flowerpot Men. Those were so much fun. And here I found this site. :-)

[@riffdigger2133]

This is no Low Budget video. The sets, the models, the CGI, stage wardrobe of the band. And tastefully done to upgrade the original. Excellent work!

[@shawnconnolly4971]

Agreed! Surprisingly well done in all areas of production.

[@rebekkad.2092]

It's been a decade (or 6) since this show captured my imagination. This song was always a favorite and you did it proud.

[@daveatlarge5030]

I can't get enough of this video!!

[@raysanchezlegend]

Very cool man you guys are great.

[@CJHallx]

Bravo! Great idea and execution! Maybe do a version with the added last verse someday?

[@RavienUK]

Only just seen this today...superb! Well done Sir. I recorded a version of this in Feb. this year - a homage to Joe Meek - & as soon as I saw you, the resemblance was uncanny! (anybody else notice this?). Really enjoyed seeing this

[@Franybananee]

This is brilliant - well done everyone - Gerry Anderson would be proud! X

[@planowonder]

I loved it, you did a wonderful job. Memories of a innocent time done in a wonderful way. Thanks

[@PeteLauder]

What a fantastic dedication to the show you have there. The bar has been set so high, only the motion picture could top it, thanks Dom, and the guys, I'll keep an eye out for your gigs now for sure. Also a big hats off to Gerry Anderson, who dreamt up all the concepts, like separation, rocket sleds, and all his other works, etc. His work was so ahead of his time, Spielberg wouldn't know what hit him if another Gerry came around again at 20 years old.

[@davidbarr9343]

What can I say? Fantastic video! It took me back a long long way. Made an old man happy!!!

[@davidreculver9956]

This is absolutely inspired, though it dates me that it's part of my DNA. Completely brilliant - especially the smoking. Even puppets smoked in the early 1960s.

[@hooverguy6072]

Brilliantly put together, giving it that class and style of the early 60s.

[@alainstlaurent]

I remember this i was 6 year old love this brings so much memories and the song nice to, tanks for this

[@theflyinghamster8442]

Fantastic job ! really enjoyed ! I grew up in the UK in the sixties and have always been a fan of Jerry Anderson! at 57 I still am!Really good to hear and see your take on this! Love it!

[@2150dalek]

Awesome, you did a great tribute to the classic🚀 TV show. 😎👌

[@freak55beat]

that was great well played and sung, video is brilliant. well done

[@seankellymurray]

I play this solo live, it is always a big hit! Then I tell them to go find the show on KZbin and your cover, Cheers!

[@OdeeOz]

Absolutely FAB! Jamie Anderson and Anderson Entertainment need to hire you on mate!

[@nicholaskelly7519]

Wow! Fantastic FIREBALL XL5 was the first Space TV show I saw as a child As it was on ITV I had to go across the road to see it as our Telly could only receive BBC!

[@nickwills6042]

fireball xl5, with no strings attached

[@paintnamer6403]

Well done! The movie Green Slime has a groovy theme song too.

[@danielpoisson6355]

Very good ...sick...🤣🤣🤣

[@StephenRedrobe]

Sean Pertwee owned this song.

[@freyatilly]

Posted 13 years ago. Fabulous modern-ish recreation.

[@zebramag]

Really superb work and the cover is nice. I like the little touches that pay homage to the Gerry Anderson program, like the (Steve) Zodiac Bar.

[@mactheweld]

just found this gem ... great vid Dominic , the drummer smoking just cracked me up and the stick on home bargains led lights , lol brilliant!!!

[@ickleshouse]

wow, thanks for doing this and posting it, they should make an update of the olld series but follow in your footsteps. very well done. sweeet.

[@m.leblanc1911]

Absolutely amazing video! I'd had this theme in my head for over 50 years and a few weeks ago found the original on youtube, then this week I found this. Thank you for a wonderful version, better than the original!!! You brought it back to life.

[@DJ_RickyB]

Quality

[@stevemcgill1995]

Now that was creative! Haven’t heard song in years.

[@robnlew]

Sheer brilliance. Made my day!

[@jeanettewheaton9830]

Love this, great video remember watching XL5 😎🚀

[@alainmarin3834]

Wouaw super le fun merci.

[@beyond_the_infinite2098]

Excellent Fun.

[@Twirlyhead]

Great fun and well done. What came first - wanting to do a Fireball XL5 tribute video or wanting to play the song ? PS. Like the bit with the bloke smoking inside his space helmet - reminds me of what it was like in pubs before the smoking ban.

[@trevormillar1576]

Still doesn't answer the question. Who picks up the rocket sled after launch? Or is there a big pile of them on the other side if the launc 5:34 h ramp?

[@sissypoettler5945]

According to the manual, once an XL craft has departed the launch rail, the launch sled motors cut out and it drops down onto a recovery rail. the recovery rail banks sharply downward to the left, which swiftly take the sled underground and back on a parallel course with the launch rail. Here,, it joins a line of spent launch sleds that are checked over, refueled and certified for use again. When a launch sled is required, a platform raises the next available sled to the surface, where it is lifted onto the launch rail by the gantry cranes. It remains in position ready to receive the next XL craft and begin the lunch cycle again.

[@chrismcwilliam6584]

Is that Akai EWI 4000 I see there?....would love to have the sax music for this!...Great work, great video and great dancing First saw FXL5 Boxing Day 1962 age 6 ....still living the dream I'm still not a spaceman and I'll never reach the stars...its all imagination really

[@DominicHalpin]

It is indeed an Akai Ewi, well spotted

[@chrismcwilliam6584]

@@DominicHalpin Thanks for the quick reply...love your stuff ...onwards and upwards and best to you and the band

[@ericguile1]

wow! this is amazing! i'm off to i-tunes for more dominic halpin and the honey b's.

[@m83583]

love it

[@joytser]

Excellent! Thanks Dominic!

[@robertanthony8227]

Woe wish this could have been a full length reboot series

[@M35kriegsmarine]

@domh333 It's just excellent the way it is. Thank you.

[@rphuntarchive1]

the two finger spread at 2:10 to separate is a nice detail :)

[@roberthayter157]

That was a lot of fun!

[@mickronson8039]

so this is what Paul Morely does in his spare time!

[@AstroBoyAtomu]

Dominic, This is superb and a wonderful tribute to the original 1960's Fireball XL-5. :-) MICHAEL C. TURNER

[@DominicHalpin]

HI David, it's just something I made up, based on the Fireball Xl5 Track

[@focusedmessagemarketing958]

Dominic Halpin Thanks Dominic! Memories.

[@BrianRPaterson]

Brilliant. You took me right back to my childhood. Can't wait to play it for my kids!

[@billc756]

Gerry Anderson would be plased. i just started watching the episodes on youtube, and Dominic: you and your friends have done the series proud. whan my kids are old enough, i will introduce them to Fireball XL5, Supercar, Stingray, and Especially Thunderbirds. would like to see your band do a Thunderbirds video. maybe one of your dads could play Jeff Tracy?

[@jeffhowe2892]

Stunning, Thank You :0)

[@gnash555]

Superb! I had this on a TV21 EP disc in the early '70's along with the Dr Who theme and the Captain Scarlet theme.

[@rphuntarchive1]

@SovereignStatesman in the original show Jr. goes underwater a few times, e.g. "XL5 to H2O", so I think they were giving that a tribute. But yeah, Jr. over the clouds (2:22) is beautiful. Some great work.

[@JeffFrmJoisey]

Neat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@profgandalf]

Great Fun

[@rphuntarchive1]

this is fun. not perfect but really fun, and a great homage.

[@nelsonking77]

Love it!

[@daveatlarge5030]

I love this!

[@drewmcadam]

Absolutely brilliant. XL5 is one of my earliet, happy, safe memories. And this is GREAT - but where is Venus? Hmmmmm

[@rphuntarchive1]

@SovereignStatesman well, near the beginning there's a shot of the full ship in a blue sky (1:48), then then forward end against an earth backdrop (1:56) , and also later there is Jr. flying over then into water (4:55). Gorgeous and fun.

[@FredSmith-qs6tx]

Great stuff

[@nickhilditch7595]

Terrific job. Great update to a classic 60s programme.

[@neilkendrick4976]

excellent

[@neilkendrick4976]

you have a really good voice: subscribed, i want to see the rest, when able.

[@FransTilburg]

Superrrrrrrrrt!

[@PhilippePariseau]

Brilliant!

[@petertremblay3725]

Fantastique et quelle ambiance j'arrête plus de l'écouter, merci pour ce merveilleux moment de nostalgie de mes années d'innocence! Fabuleusement reprit et tu a un super style, j'aimerais tant qu'on aie plus de cette époque. Not sure if you understand French but this was fabulous.

[@gnash555]

I'm pissing myself laughing at the in-depth discussion on the "Physics of Fireball XL5" Jesus, I thought *I* didn't get out enough!

[@patlove6062]

Dominic, in enjoyed your video a lot ! I think, in the last 3-4 years, I did watch it 10 times ! great work !! you did put a lot of time in there, I am sure ! thanks !n

[@DominicHalpin]

Thanks Pat, was a labour of love

[@raymondtalbot6104]

110% cool ! And how cute is that Jennifer Lawrence look-alike 😍

[@huggybugs]

This is brilliant!!

[@RobertLonsdale]

Brilliant.

[@jakbazz60]

LOL Dom did you go to NIDA...hey you should think about tropfest...that ventriliquist dummy one would be good. Miss you x

[@EricLehner]

A fine tribute!

[@glen6945]

loved it thanks a whole bunch

[@johnblack9492]

Marvellous! Well done.

[@dalepayne1]

I wish I could have been there. Love it all.

[@edsquidful]

This is inspired joy!

[@bluesparklejet]

this works on lots of levels

[@garethde-witt6433]

Oh how I wish they would remake this

[@SenorZorrozzz]

Every aspect is beyond professional!