Such a vastly vastly under-rated performer, even now. His voice is hauntingly beautiful.
@MrHairyNeck9 жыл бұрын
+StefromBurnley Hauntingly??
@StefromBurnley9 жыл бұрын
Yep. It's so different to a normal male voice, not necessarily abnormal but definitely out of the norm - his range and pitch is much higher obviously and it shouldn't work.......but it does. He's so smooth lyrically and each key just fades into the next effortlessly - like a ghost gliding through a wall. He's incredible.
@MrHairyNeck9 жыл бұрын
StefromBurnley Oh!
@pennyfulton34184 жыл бұрын
I agree.....'haunting' as in deeply emotional ......but perhaps much more uniquely his voice soars just like birdsong .
@supertouring223 жыл бұрын
The obligatory "underrated" comment as found on every music related video on youtube
@mladencic7 жыл бұрын
This song brings sadness and joy at the same time. Not many songs can do that.
@citizenoftheworld63635 жыл бұрын
A long time ago, I was at Heaven club Charing Cross and on my side, Jimmy !! He was there defending me from man who wanted to fight and wanted to hurt me! Jimmy if you are reading this, thank you very much!
@NorthernFella9 жыл бұрын
This was a huge hit at a time of huge homophobia in society! Jimmy was out gay and proud at that time. What a brave man and hero! This rendition is amazing he has such a great voice.
@mikehudson88848 жыл бұрын
+Jakeb Arturio Braden I CONCUR!!!!!!!!!!
@sfbunnyman5 жыл бұрын
I was 16 in 1985. Without this song, A lot of this wouldn't be here.
@ThiefOfNavarre4 жыл бұрын
Wasn't just the gay community he touched. Abusive families and anyone struggling on the fringe!
@numannut85393 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest voices and songs of all time! Brilliant!
@aperera65006 жыл бұрын
Age of Consent was the first record i ever bought. I was 21, closeted and at uni. All that I was feeling was in there; the sadness, loneliness and the yearning. Jimmy saved my life. Thank you.
@janegoodfellow1529 Жыл бұрын
This is beautiful. What comfort, reassurance and courage he gave to so many. I hope he's read this comment and knows what he meant and what he did.
@defhoez4497 жыл бұрын
One of the rare voices that makes me tear up when I hear it. Such a sad and beautiful song
@chrisellis10897 жыл бұрын
This song meant so much to lots of people .not just the gay community . .
@MarkGerald784 ай бұрын
Im straight but was brought up with Jimmy. I have so many chilhood memories listening to jimmy. We love you man
@swanseawales19793 жыл бұрын
Will never get bored of this song
@ninsters892 жыл бұрын
Moved to tears. Wow amazing
@smile.61554 жыл бұрын
Such an amazing voice. He is a true performer and has legitimately excellent talent. Loved your music back in the day and still do 👏
@skoobi254 жыл бұрын
this guy is why i feel so proud to be scots!.. to me, the guy is a legend
@jekylbg8 жыл бұрын
Speechless, Jimmy wish your voice never leaves you, and talents like you should gather and make a real concert, no matter how few of you are left there....
@mistyangel8 жыл бұрын
Such an underrated artist, love him!
@gap10739 жыл бұрын
so nice to see jimmy still performing he lived across the road from me back in the 80"s and is one of the nicest most humble people you could meet.
@gap10739 жыл бұрын
+Grumpsy not scotland, london!
@schtuss9 жыл бұрын
+Grumpsy ...
@johnpender87702 жыл бұрын
Scotland should be so proud of the Amazing brilliant Jimmy Sommerville
@lutonluver9 жыл бұрын
Blew me away when I saw it on TV. Had to come back for a second look. Amazing voice
@einc709 жыл бұрын
wow brings me memories. thank you Jimmy.
@DAZfromHULL9 жыл бұрын
WOW, years later the song is still awesome.
@janegoodfellow1529 Жыл бұрын
The original was stunning and moving and important. But, here, he has somehow brought even more depth to it. The pain of it all is still palpable in every note of this incredible version.
@whatsitaboutwithphilcraig66613 жыл бұрын
Love it 😍 absolutely soulful beautiful untimely timeless so glad I was part of a such mixed diverse music era
@mick37658 жыл бұрын
Mind blowing passion Jimmy somerville absolute legend.
@Bobbynutty3 жыл бұрын
Great bloke and even better voice
@KillerBN19 жыл бұрын
Where have you been?? Voice still PHENOMINAL, Jimmy, brought back so many memories! Thanks for posting!!
@johnpender87702 жыл бұрын
This is truly amazing a wonderful song with lyrics that mean so much to me and people all around the World and Jimmy Sommervilles amazing voice
@shielabenzer39928 жыл бұрын
Jimmy Sommerville i have been loving this song since i was a kid, i think i was one of the first to by this LP 45, and here i am age 50 something and this song is my soul, brother.
@gayham9 жыл бұрын
Oh my god, he's incredible! I just listened to the new album off the back of this, which is great!
@metsot5 жыл бұрын
nice name
@garydunn30378 жыл бұрын
Wow, he can still hit those high notes even after all these years.
@theinkbrain8 жыл бұрын
What is it about this sound and this voice that can pluck you out of the ordinary and make you float far ,far away?
@meandyou9176 жыл бұрын
theinkbrain absolutely right.
@pennyfulton34184 жыл бұрын
If angels were real could sing as Jimmy can .
@User0resU-13 жыл бұрын
Nicely said. 👍
@Анна-е4э2сАй бұрын
Это искренность.
@johnr77699 жыл бұрын
Wow! That hit an emotional spot. What a great time we had in the Eighties of which Jimmy Somerville made a fantastic contribution. Thank you for showing this video.
@unogor3 жыл бұрын
Smalltown boy, tell me why, u r my world, don t leave me this way, disenchanted, tomorrow, so cold the night, comment de dir adieu, n many other n fantastic songs by tht great Man!
@apjp188 жыл бұрын
Wish I could meet Jimmy my most favourite artist while at school remember getting the LP age of consent , wow really all this time Jimmy , this has so much personal memories for me it was written for me, still brings back sad memories at school hated it glad to walk out those iron gates & get out to work 🏃🏼🏃🏼 thankyou Jimmy X
@willfelix-moore827810 ай бұрын
What I like about Jimmy’s voice it’s unique when he sings you know straight away it’s him. He’s very talented and I love his music. Well done that man 😊
@mitchweiner8 жыл бұрын
I love this slower version of a classic !
@DeepScreenAnalysis8 жыл бұрын
I hope I age as well as Jimmy. He is ageless, still the same vibrant, kind, exciting, noble soul.
@mickp42818 жыл бұрын
+Messylin I totally agree with you. Before I read the comments, I saw him and thought, my god, he looks the same just with a beard. He's done well to stay looking so good, and as you say, just so humble. So refreshing to see! :)
@sunchildtine2 жыл бұрын
really miss the 80's
@sandrablack51336 жыл бұрын
Blimey, he still has that mesmeric voice - and what a brilliant song that remains
@j.k.19634 жыл бұрын
I am crying to my soul right now. He hits me so hard with that unique voice of his. Smalltown Boy came years too late in my life. I was alone and afraid for so long. This song had such an impact back then. Hearing him sing it now, I feel the old pain again. But now it is comforted with realizing where I've come from and where I am now at 57. Bless you, Jimmy, a hero for so many of us.
@casandrabullock94977 жыл бұрын
So great to see Jimmy Somerville! Love him!
@MrTevake167 жыл бұрын
So strong, such a beautiful voice. You helped me to get through difficult times. Please come to Vienna
@mgsetajttas8 жыл бұрын
I love your talent, voice, music!!! 💝
@renjay37437 жыл бұрын
Good lad. Love Jimmy S. Voice is still on form and haunting.
@jeranemo55045 жыл бұрын
AMAZING! Legend. Speaks to so many people and its awesome. We all have to fight through stuff. Glad there is a tune to fight to.
@VNVgirl7 жыл бұрын
His voice really is beautiful
@beckstairs3 жыл бұрын
I love Michael Stipe so much as well
@lanceburgess31812 жыл бұрын
Wow...goose bumps
@Tom-pw2ni7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jimmy, you made my life so much easier with Smalltown Boy and many other songs! Your voice is still amazing!
@peregr1ne7 жыл бұрын
Hauntingly beautiful, a materclass performance..
@vsander098 жыл бұрын
Wow, amazing! It's funny because he's lost some of his high end and gained rasp but it might even be better. So much feeling.
@dubbaphatt33683 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, absolutely perfect
@kyrkosccfc41887 жыл бұрын
Wow, Jimmy's still got it! I'd like to see him work with one of the star EDM producers of today.
@craigcunningham475 жыл бұрын
Fantastic song. One of our own Jimmy. Brilliant 🏴🏴
@jangriffiths13055 жыл бұрын
Adored Jimmy and his music Wish we heard and saw more of him ! Swing those hips Jimmy !
@LFOVCF9 жыл бұрын
Perfection right there!
@79casual9 жыл бұрын
What a voice, absolute timeless
@frigate1007 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, A voice that's now being heard. YES Australia x
@rolybling9 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, loved it.
@tadpolerecords5 жыл бұрын
such a great version - love it
@dalymc8 жыл бұрын
Beautiful version jimmy!!
@EggnogonthebogProductions6 жыл бұрын
His voice is perfect!
@65rowan7 жыл бұрын
Stunning song and vocalist pure classic.
@7033jp8 жыл бұрын
I love his voice. Bring me back to 80'.
@atalanteism6 жыл бұрын
Jimmy Sommerville is really an outstanding voice and also a great personality and above all a beautiful Soul!
@margueritemulcahy62938 жыл бұрын
love you jimmy thank you ...had pleasyre of meeting you years ago ! god bless youxxx
@rain73ful7 жыл бұрын
For such a little man, he has an amazing fosetto voice!
@Simplesimple1238 жыл бұрын
gorgeous voice
@deltablues57715 жыл бұрын
Great voice, great performance
@urosstucin41377 жыл бұрын
I was 10 when this song came out. I still like it and even more then in 1984! What a voice!!!
@rob19741009 жыл бұрын
There are few performers that sing from their hearts but Jimmy is one in a million
@RobBanx1007 жыл бұрын
Still amazing and brilliant
@theverny99008 жыл бұрын
He's still got it...top song
@boetteegboet91243 жыл бұрын
Legend. My favorite song.
@Lspacehopper8 жыл бұрын
Still amazing!
@pakigracia79848 жыл бұрын
que alegría saber de este cantante... maravilloso como siempre que buenos recuerdos
@benjoriles47557 жыл бұрын
god bless jimmy somerville always loved your music. always brings memories back
@samsparks73033 жыл бұрын
What a voice!
@hislop679 жыл бұрын
Cant wait for the Rewind Festival in Perth later this month to see Jimmy again live - he NEVER disappoints :)
@sevenwilliams34855 жыл бұрын
FANTASTIC MAN. I LOVED HIM THEN AND I LOVE HIM NOW. THAT VOICE!!!!
@AILEENC35 жыл бұрын
One of the gentlemen of the 80's.
@marke96997 жыл бұрын
wow. fantastic performance. he has still got it for sure
@yell508 жыл бұрын
A true talent a lot of bigger singing stars would have to mine he song live and it sounded great well done jimmy.
@johnhicks2058 жыл бұрын
mark caine great comment he is still great entertainer and he stayed not far from us in Glasgow. jh 17.11.16
@sbc1t7 жыл бұрын
A girl told me , that he lived with his Gran next to Partick Thistles ground.
@minderDOTorg7 жыл бұрын
Fair play, truly amazing performance this. Can't understand the dislikes.
@timothybyrne56408 жыл бұрын
Good stuff. I must me getting old!
@happyrainbowgirl86285 жыл бұрын
wow...so moving! Happy I found my way to this video tonight :-)
@typhoon54452 жыл бұрын
Lovely guy still sounds great 🏴
@jaydarwin20366 жыл бұрын
I love you Jimmy ❤
@rossi61137 жыл бұрын
WHAT a talent.
@Maryonpark8 жыл бұрын
Lovely version of a classic.
@loutiscrive5 жыл бұрын
Astonishing performance
@therealawakener77 жыл бұрын
British pop/rock stars.... the best in the world!
@darrylcroud15549 жыл бұрын
I was actually taken aback at how good Jimmy was. Myself and my fiancee were open mouthed at his class. Wow......Just wow.
@TheUnclerickie8 жыл бұрын
magnificent!
@tgchan9 жыл бұрын
Fcking outstanding~!
@hughnandih37073 жыл бұрын
He has amazing voice
@michaellee16637 жыл бұрын
Bloody awesome, only he could get away with this !