Exile: "Kiss You All Over" (UK, 1978)

"Top Of The Pops" (31 August, 1978)

[@ryanehlis426]

2023 and this song is still amazing

[@mattslash6918]

I saw these guys back in April 2023. They still sound great

[@annaritaranalli1791]

They were all talented

[@777pusher]

Never mind “Happy Gilmore”, but thanks to that movie to bringing in another generation to good music!

[@paulaandrea5431]

Grandes interpretaciones, grandes melodias permanecen en nuestra memoria, como el primer dia en que las escuchamos

[@james66872]

Yes it is!!!!!!

[@hilariecalijo4643]

2024. I’m still obsessed with this song

[@r3co0]

Happy Gilmore movie put me onto it years ago. Loved it since!

[@golfberg1]

Because it's Gold compared to the Crap today ! 😊

[@ethimself5064]

Something quite special

[@debbiescott6732]

Me too

[@djpetrov3668]

So it's November 2024 and I still love to hear this great song! Timeless!

[@PhillipaSorensen]

Dec now lol

[@lbfield]

Other people have tried to cover this song, but there was only one Jimmy Stokley. And, baby, no one does it quite like him! May he R.I.P.

[@TheFen2009]

Maybe, but Jimmy’s voice wasn’t that good.

[@dieselwrench3621]

@@TheFen2009 then why did you watch it?

[@jeffmcfadden4554]

He was superb. Dismiss the haters.

[@outfield1988]

He is a beautiful man and so talented

[@abbyd323]

@@dieselwrench3621 🤣🤣🤣🤣So true!!

[@shaunwhelan5091]

Jimmy Stokley had an amazing voice.He was only young when he passed,taken too soon.May he R.I.P🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Nostaljack]

He really didn't. The producer noted that he didn't. He was a pitchy mess with limited range due to screaming on earlier tunes. That's why JP sings as much of this as he does, though the camera is focused on Jimmy almost entirely for whatever reason. Chapman got JP to sing the stuff that Jimmy couldn't and as a result, JP sings ¾ of this with Jimmy very much singing backgrounds for him.

[@chuckwilson1751]

he came to specs in 67 to see my band . he stood out for sure. we played with them on a short tour in 68.

[@ronaldnoll3247]

Jimmy was such a great guy, a pioneer of what was to come. It is a great loss that he is no longer with us. …RIP Jimmy

[@lulatorrey6360]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😮😮😮 THANK YOU HANDSOME GIFTEDKING❤❤❤❤❤❤😢😢😢😢😢😢😮😮😮RESTINPEACE❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ THANK YOU EXILE ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😢😢😢😢😢😢😮😮😮 BLESSED

[@Slinkygal]

Jimmy is the only one who can perform with this much intensity.

[@filippersson5256]

I'm surprised it slipped through, cause dangdingits! 😗

[@corybritton1966]

Ya, Jagger, Plant, Daltry, none of them could reach the intensity of this one hit wonder!!! Hook me up where you score whatever it is you're smoking huh? Lol

[@filippersson5256]

@@corybritton1966 it's just CBD.. 🤫

[@electricfil]

Watch the noids. That singer is far more intense.

[@oliviabirch1025]

He was perfect

[@robbello1000]

This Song was a bomb in the 70s...............................................🦴🦴🦴🦴🦴

[@4.0gotestreview16]

Wow, not sure how so many ppl know Jimmy Stokley, the long-haired guy who starts the singing. He was with the band since ‘63, along w JP Pennington, the other lead singer and lead guitarist. Jimmy had to stop with the group a year later (‘79) because hepatitis was making him too ill. Sadly, it took him in ‘84 at the young age of 41, this was Exile’s only pop hit, it was #1 for 4 weeks. The band went on to make all kinds of #1 country hits with JP singing most, they were from Kentucky and loved both forms of music. Some of their pop songs were picked up by Alabama, the country band, it got Exile to try their hand at country, and they were a huge success. 10 #1’s from ‘83 to ‘91.

[@sebastian0107]

That's rewriting history; Jimmy's voice was already ravished and gone by the time Mike Chapman tried to cut this record with the group. He had to come up with all sorts of studio-trickery to make it seem like the 'leadsinger' was involved, at all. The song got saved by J.P. Pennington and the multiple-layered-background-vocals (Chapman had previous used while working with Sweet). Jimmy Stokley got fired out of his own band, cause he couldn't sing properly anymore: a harsh truth. And then he got really sick on top of that. I just listened to some of their later and recent performances of this song; they're doing just fine without his poor vocals.

[@chrisscholes]

Amazing, thanks for the info. I love this song, it's in my top 5 . I can't stop watching ❤

[@sebastian0107]

@@chrisscholes Yes, it's such a great song! I bought it in '78 and still love it!

[@THopkins7]

God rest his soul. ❤

[@joychiplin9516]

I didn't know any of this very interesting. I love this song and only one brilliant lead singer .

[@kathy1662]

I sure MISS THE 70'S! GROWING UP in the 70's was SO SIMPLE. NO VIDEO GAMES OR COMPUTER'S.

[@TS-bn7zt]

YES !!!! I remember it. ❤

[@elizabethbaker1193]

Yes this was our song 😢

[@pauldirac6243]

Actually, there were video games and computers in the 70's...

[@fernandoaraujoaraujo8473]

The sexiest song ever because of JIMMY's voice and performance! STOKLEY not forgotten after his death in August 1985.

[@haroldhamilton8574]

Ño one could take this away from him he goes down in history for anyone that knows great music r I p Jimmy

[@esmeraldapaniagua4961]

Y de que murió jimmy ??????

[@annaritaranalli1791]

Many people say mister stockley died because an hepatytis Sorry fory english

[@debbiescott6732]

​@@annaritaranalli1791I didn't know that.

[@GeOsmomGina]

I'm 50, years old. This is the only music I listen too. Music died after the 70s were over.

[@rhondastrathmann6968]

I'm 62 years old, i can't handle the music that is out there now. So much disrespecting with the words that f word in every sentence thats just unreal. Maybe if radio stations would just stop playing that crap kids might try the old way. I loved the 60`s 70`s and early 80`s music so much talent in the old bands . Just my opinion....

[@GeOsmomGina]

@@rhondastrathmann6968 My son who turned 30, in March, started listening to all this music. I'm so happy.

[@really1669]

Keep ur albums and memories alive. 70's were the BEST OF ALL TIME

[@ChrisBryja]

Geenahgee04 I started listening to this music at 16 this music is great

[@dougthePogingguitarist]

70's had great music

[@petercraggs4862]

Totally awesome song 🎶 I was only 19 then but now at 62 this is still fantastic and inspiring love song that I’ll keep for rest of my days. Rest in peace jimmy

[@juliatate8244]

I was 15. In the U.K. I was crazy for this band. I’m now 59 and still my favourite song and I’m still in love with Jimmy! RIP gorgeous man xxxxxx

[@sylviathompson100]

@@juliatate8244 I agree with you Julia, He was absolutely gorgeous. Rest in peace Jimmy.(outstanding Voice )

[@dotell3359]

​@@sylviathompson100 how did his life end? 3:02

[@smitbar11]

@@dotell3359 Jimmy Stokley died August 13th 1985 from complications from hepatitis. He was 41 years of age.

[@dotell3359]

@@smitbar11 Thank you.

[@Lord.two.a.penny.]

The 70's had it's own special vibe that will never be recreated in quite the same way.

[@davekogut4053]

Jimmy was the heart and soul...still missing 😞

[@LinkRocks]

Jimmy was a very good frontman. RIP

[@russellkellett9535]

Oh god i so want to go back to the 70s and 80s

[@robindudley7658]

Jimmy's the only one jamming and feeling it. Love it!

[@Reed___]

Robin Dudley I agree. I wish he had not left the band/ died. He seemed to have a more energy than the rest of them.

[@janahendrix458]

I hate to have to ask but how and when did?

[@papabear5080]

@@janahendrix458 Jimmy Stokley died August 13th 1985 from complications from hepatitis. He was 41 years of age.

[@abbyd323]

Tim Gadwa Sad.. He had so much talent!

[@papabear5080]

@@abbyd323 sorry but took so long for you to receive a reply. Yes it's sad. I we were very surprised to hear he had died. Loved to watch him sing. Great voice.

[@outfield1988]

Jimmy was a talented and beautiful person

[@jane_7193]

amazing performance

[@marilynlarosa7449]

Only Jimmy's passionate rendition will do

[@pamelaharrell699]

I was 16 when it came out and now I am 61.

[@catherineg9943]

Wow!! What a vocal range!! I didn’t realize he sang the bass verse, as well!!❤️❤️❤️ Will ALWAYS love this song!!!!

[@catherineg9943]

@@carolmarable776 The video show’s the lead singer, singing bass in the first verse, then the lead guitarist sings a verse, finally the lead singer pairs with him, then the band, in a higher register. 🙏🏻❤️

[@LinkRocks]

@@catherineg9943 The high vocal is the bassist Sonny LeMaire.

[@lillyboldlyshewhispers7145]

I remember these days well! Lexington and Richmond Kentucky guys! We Loved them. And Kentucky Proud. We all cheered for them. And we all cried when we lost Jimmy Stokley.

[@clairekitchen5627]

Kentucky proud!!

[@AugustLeeFrisk]

They used to be called The Exiles and had a wonderful song called mary on the beach

[@colemant6845]

Exile... Most Under Rated... Under Promoted Band Ever! They were/are the Best Talent.

[@danbasta3677]

Didn't they turn to doing country western music?

[@kimsunderhaus3645]

Sexiest song ever because of JIMMY'S voice and performance! RIP JIMMY, LOVE YOU!

[@carisaunders2346]

And his hair, don't forget the hair!! ❤

[@annaritaranalli1791]

They were all talented here

[@annaritaranalli1791]

I ignored someone of them died

[@annaritaranalli1791]

I didn't lead singer died early

[@debbiescott6732]

​@@annaritaranalli1791 when did he die?

[@christiandelorde5887]

At my age now, I truly appreciate what Bob Seger meant when he sang "Old time Rock and Roll".

[@loritaylor2381]

I have always loved this very beautiful song

[@annaritaranalli1791]

There is an italian cover of the same period

[@annaritaranalli1791]

Lead singers were perfect togheter

[@marybrandle991]

Some of our best are gone but their music lives on if they would play them on the radio.peace

[@acespade6640]

I remember when they played this on radio all the time.I bet it's been 25or30 years since I've heard this on radio.

[@matildekimmerle6607]

This will always be a classic 2019

[@AnaLuiza-rl9ee]

2022

[@annaritaranalli1791]

2023

[@benerocksilva]

One of my favorites 70's songs !!!

[@waynewilliams9994]

One of the best lead singers in history rip in piece our ky friend

[@dianem3812]

Bring memories that are assume . God bless this song. He was the love my life. God bless his soul. The love my life

[@ReadingforRest4711]

It always was, and is... Jimmy's voice.... RIP!

[@annaritaranalli1791]

What a shame he died so.early....he was only son too

[@kaya8632]

So sad he died so young!!!

[@AnnHall-j8c]

In 1978 I was 17! Loved the song then! Now, at age 62 still love the song! 😊

[@cindycanty6340]

I’m in love with this song. And that dude’s hair.

[@andrewstamford1988]

Looks like David Carradine

[@karencook3185]

Takes me back to high school 1979

[@PolyCube71]

I was born 71. I was too young in 78 to build a connection to such music back then. But i do remember listening to those hits back then over the radio. During the 80s and 90s i was rather a huge fan of RnB, Soul and Hip Hop. But today at the age of 51, just like every adult getting older i more and more connect to the times of my childhood and when my parents were still alive. And such music builds a connection. It was their music and their time. But i begin loving it. It really goes deep. It has classic. Such music is the frequency of my childhood.

[@brendasixtus7778]

Awesome, timeless song. 💙

[@annaritaranalli1791]

2 singers sang well togheter

[@MW-xi5go]

The great Jimmy Stokely.....

[@billofrightsamend4]

I think we heard this on the radio, and my mom bought the album. We played that song on the record over and over. That memory is forever stuck in my mind.

[@nunyabusiness-xr9ci]

Still great singing . Still listening at 76

[@bettygoad5160]

Love this song these guys are from my home state one of my favorite songs

[@2752005bri]

Yeah mine to how did Jimmy die

[@lindadilorenzo4294]

@@2752005bri something to do with his liver i loved his voice

[@juliod8170]

Great Song, Great Band. Legend

[@elmervalentino9971]

Doied Stocley

[@alexandrerolim6827]

Lá se foram 45 anos e essa música contínua atual. Viva os anos 70 e 80. Brasil - São Paulo - SP 🇧🇷

[@rickycain6814]

I'm 55 years old and the dude reminds me of Jeff Keith from Tesla... Iconic in the past yet not so distant past.. amazing bands..😮..

[@denverchetty5958]

We use to have parties in our house every week and I remember dancing when this song played.

[@furball8967]

It’s 2024 and this song is still my favorite!! Okay, I’m trying to beat those other dudes who get in fast with their ..”Its 2023...etc etc”. Yep, I’m looking to see if I can get a 1000 👍 before the end of 2023. It ain’t going to hurt you to check that thumbs up icon. 😊

[@teawithmissyp]

I love this song.

[@CassieDavis613]

RIP Jimmy

[@pennyalder9089]

Fantastic song!

[@jackphillips863]

I didn't really appreciate the lyrics until I went off to college and met this girl...damn, thought I'd died and gone to heaven. We married and it never ended until she passed.

[@francesshelton1358]

The dark haired guitar player was so awesome. I really enjoyed talking to him during breaks. He was a sweetheart.

[@floydwilliams8595]

One of the best live versions.

[@annaritaranalli1791]

This seems playback..however guitars are amazing and bass player sings well too....and they have(or better they had chemistry)

[@annaritaranalli1791]

Italians 🥛 and 🍯 did a performance when I was a child...i knew this pretty song thanks to that italian cover

[@glengamble526]

The vocals are live to a playback of the backing tracks.

[@yvonnetaylor36]

Great 70's vibes, fab song ❤

[@barrygiddey9139]

One of the greatest songs ever written

[@MarionDale-d3d]

Das ist ein toller Song ❤

[@elizabethbarney4955]

2023 I'm still playing this song, I love it.❤.

[@lorypeercy3977]

Great song!

[@darleneolsen8865]

Love this song and Jimmy's voice...he would have gone far..rip Jimmy.

[@franciscooliveirafilho4139]

RIP. Jimmy Stokley cantava demais. Pena que já se foi. Cancao magnifica. Tinha 8 anos.

[@MrRainbowsurfer]

I just love this song RIP Jim Stokley

[@rickyspanke7215]

Reminds me of my mom, she passed last year. She had the record, I have it now besides my own copy. Love this song

[@JanetPoore]

Still a good song today 2023

[@kevinmurphy8857]

What a great song by the great group. Are they still all alive. I remember this classic song from 1978.

[@pamelaharrell699]

The man in long hair passed away. He was so good looking.

[@suethomas19]

Love this song. Congrats to Tony Blackburn OBE X

[@teresacreasy7037]

This song is awesome. I remember the song from my younger years

[@mariryan1680]

I love this song forever

[@waynewilliams9994]

Rip Jimmy stokley our state of KY will never forget you

[@MiracleFound]

I saw them live in 1978.

[@pattimccord6372]

Jimmy was fine, they were jealous because he was awesome! Rip Jimmy your the man and we all know it!

[@justinclark8867]

They weren't jealous, Stokley had lost his voice by '79.

[@annaritaranalli1791]

Also boy with beard had (and probably he still has got)a beautiful and sultry singing voice

[@CryptidWalks]

We used to groove to this, we used to smooch to this, some of us, lost our cherry to this. This sound, this music, this feeling will never come back. For all of us that live through this, I’m sad for you, to those that don’t know what it was like, you have empathy.

[@effiemcfarland6735]

One of my favorites love these guys all these years I still like these Kentucky boys

[@birgitkluge6303]

Oh war ich da noch jung! Aber immer wieder schön und viel zu selten zu hören!

[@almohvn33]

This is one of the greatest love songs.. EVER.

[@jochoaus]

I premiered this song in my youth back in '78, nothing like AM radio back then, this song rocked from the moment I heard it

[@LiliWhyte]

Haha! Similar story. After partying half the night, then driving around town with bestie in a car with only AM radio. This was not at all what I was into at the time, but there was no denying it's hold on me. Now, all these years later, it has special meaning.

[@francesshelton1358]

My fellow Kentuckian singers. So beautiful.

[@nightburgers3670]

Absolutely love this song! What a banger. So groovy and never sounds old. Absolute bummer you can’t download the original version with Jimmy singing ❤

[@stephaniediaz7057]

Love love this song. My dad used to play this in his maverick. I am so glad that my dad and mom always had great music playing!!! I have so many great memories!!!!

[@benicamenica1557]

Once a song has been made and sung by the original singer, group ..it is very difficult for others to copy it with the same intensity, movements, etc..Jimmy nailed it. Another singer can't do the same ..

[@sebastian0107]

The fact is; he wasn't able to deliver the song because of his ravished vocals, that's why he only 'sang' the intro.

[@shyman99]

UK really missed the boat on this one as it should have been a #1 single there as it rightfully deserved.

[@tonygarnsey2160]

Geez I love this song.

[@giuseppevignocchi9103]

Canzone fantastica, indimenticabile. All'Harwey di Aviano l'ho ballata con il mio primo amore. Ero militare a Pordenone, non dimenticherò mai quella serata magica❤

[@connieredfield2624]

This song is the reason why we are still together 33 years strong 💗

[@przemysawpach247]

100% live ❤ And today, who plays like that, like them on TV?

[@LinkRocks]

I think this was prerecorded then mimicked. That's how the BBC did it back in the day. They'd have the band re-record the song in the studio then "play" along to it to avoid any mishaps.

[@sylviavidal8333]

Aun lo no puedo creer ... jimmy en algu n lugar sera nuestro encuentro ...

[@bbranett2188]

That was 100% the record track. Can I sell you a 1975 Chevette? It flies... for real......honestly. same price as a Brooklyn Bridge.

[@kevinmurphy8857]

Brilliant. What a great song by the brilliant and great American group exile. One of my favourite songs from 1978. Let's have fun

[@alexs3447]

Great old tune from my high school days . Doesn't depress me for some reason .

[@glengamble526]

For those of you wondering: this is NOT a live band performance, but it IS a live VOCAL performance. By this I mean, the band tracks are from the album and the vocalists are singing live over top of them. Bands would often do this-make a mix from the master recording of just the music-and then sing live over it, on promotional appearances. So it’s a mixture of live and tracks. Make sense?

[@maryr130]

Eddie Money did that when I saw him perform at a grill and bar in New Hampshire in the mid 80's.

[@kaya8632]

Jimmy the sexiest best singer ever

[@VictoriaAnselmo-ys3sw]

God this song takes me back to better days ❤️ Love it!

[@metislamestiza3708]

the harmonies are off the charts,and always loved this song since i was a teenager!

[@sandrapenado5521]

Great.. jimmy.. I love this song.. 😊😊👌👌👌👌

[@delcaplette7676]

Great bass lines.

[@rebeccawagner4167]

I love this song 🎵 ❤️, it's freaking amazing. The 70's had it going on. The 70's are an incredible time when music 🎶 🎵 was music 🎶 🎵 and it was everything. I'm blessed to have this type of music 🎶 🎵 to listen to and grow up with.

[@vickiklopp990]

When this song came out I ran out and bought the record and I still love it. Hats off to Jimmy Stokley! He makes the song!

[@sandrabrown950]

I loved it when I first heard it ,still loving it now ,,even Exiles version,!

[@petrascheiblich6191]

I love💕this Song from Exile.....

[@kristenwolfenbarger9157]

Best rendition of that song.