Kirsty MacColl "There's a Guy works down the Chip Shop swears he's Elvis" 6 55 special

[@irh1738]

Absolute legend. So sad the way she was killed and the bastards got away. Thank you for all the music and my favourite FONY.

[@petersimson9519]

i agree

[@cherlie118]

Yes a Spanish millionaire who was reportedly drunk while in charge of his boat and in an area that was out of bounds to boats. one One of his employees took the rap and the man with the money walks away scot free

[@cherlie118]

Not a Spanish but a Mexican millionaire

[@alanoneill3065]

@@cherlie118 apparently....

[@oldwobble916]

@@cherlie118 Same difference.

[@vaux_wolf4281]

Beautiful person, beautiful singer, rest in eternal peace Kirsty love ❤️

[@ronaldstrange8981]

Thanks Kirsty. Still loved and remembered.

[@outtathyme5679]

Always

[@theesbband]

Kirsty’s crushing shyness on full display her. God, how incredibly bloody good she was.😢😢

[@alexcarratu5554]

Ace lyrics and great singer. Truly one of the greats in music history and so was Elvis. RIP, Elvis and Kirsty. We lost you two way too early. Your music will continue to live on.

[@karenmckenzie8296]

She’s dazzling! An amazing voice; so sad she’s gone😂💕

[@mattking5936]

Love her Elvis impression at 4.14. What character, intelligent and great sense of humour.

[@paulembleton3087]

Missed especially at Christmas. She will never be forgotten. Rest in peace kirsty

[@geoffreylane1615]

100 percent agree a unique voice also rest in peace kirsty

[@robanks3895]

Love this song. I Iived in Mill Hill in the late 1970s and there was a bloke who worked in a chippy in either Mill Hill or Finchley that was a big Elvis fan and dressed and wore his hair like him. As a big Beatles fan, we did a swap, I gave him a Memphis newspaper printed the day Elvis died and he gave me a Beatles record. When Kirsty brought this song out , I was convinced it must have been written about this guy in the north London chippy!.

[@eddiem.5811]

As a young man, just out of high school, before college, I worked as a deckhand on a tugboat, we were in Memphis and the supply boat brought out our stores, and a newspaper with the news of Elvis' passing.

[@chuckschillingvideos]

Great story.

[@karenmckenzie8296]

She’s dazzling! A great talent: listen to her voice, incredible

[@easystar123]

When this song was released, I was actually working down the chip shop aged 17, but I definitely wasn't Elvis. I bought this single as I loved this song. Kirsty was magnificent. God bless her.

[@scotmark]

Perhaps if Kirsty had frequented your chippie, the song might have been called "There's a Guy Works Down the Chip Shop Swears He's Not Elvis" with a chorus including "But he's a star and I'm not sure that's true."... 😹

[@planemaddan]

A real voice from a great woman who is missed by so many.

[@TS-mr6md]

So young here and such a talent. Sad that her life came to an abrupt end.

[@hammycats6919]

T S Everyone keeps saying I am the double of her. My late husband wanted to marry her and when he saw me he got his wish. lol

[@theunrealtimemm]

And that the person who DID murder her didn't serve a day. He paid a servant to basically spend a couple of days in jail and pay an astonishingly small fine.

[@NeilCWCampbell]

We never mourne those who fulfilled their destiny

[@barryhossin1222]

Very sad indeed!

[@JohnJohnson-tw8qk]

Beautiful singer ❤️ beautiful gorgeous lady sadly missed ❤️ one of my all-time favorite singers ❤️

[@derekporter7658]

Not only was she a great singer,,she was stunningly gorgeous!! Pity she's gone.

[@janetthomson642]

Rest In Peace Kirsty we still love you xx

[@caesarc.954]

Well said mate

[@sanchopanzam8]

Love Kirsty, such a sad loss...Her music lives on and on and on!

[@MOGGS1942]

Haven't heard this one for many, many, years. Still great.

[@johngalvin3124]

No, I can't let it go..Most condescending, patronising, overbearing, demotivating interview I ever saw before an artist had to perform. Kirsty rising above it and owning the stage says everything about her - Superstar!

[@andymoore9977]

Yes, I saw it that way as well.

[@annething5046]

I know how you feel .It still hurts. The way they treat women artists XX

[@Angela-382]

Who was the clown?

[@gordonjohnstone2893]

Well said.

[@Zacharia503]

So true; he needed a slap...

[@Mark64W]

I would have to say that this is one of the greatest pop songs ever written . Not just the singing and catchy tune , but such clever irony of the lyrics . Young girls that went into pubs and nightclubs ( in 1981 ) being ' duped ' by cheesy chat up lines , bagging about themselves to try and showing off in general . ps I should point out I am a male posting this . Thank you for the upload , and thinking of you Kirsty x .

[@JohnBarrow1961]

Awesome. 10 minutes ago I'd never heard of this gal, now I love her. Very sad to read of her untimely and tragic passing.

[@timsmusic7349]

I worked construction in the 80s and the plumbers used to be dancing around the job when this song came on the radio. Every one of them wanted to be the guy in the chip shop!

[@drghostboy8319]

came for elvis got an education instead ;)

[@Mike-yg8ig]

Fuck yes!

[@martinleafe-art4190]

This is quality , dont make female artists like this anymore . God bless kirsty

[@user-pe4en4sp8x]

Don’t say that. There are so many great female artists! Men just need to open their eyes and hearts

[@fintonmainz7845]

Another old fart saying people aren't as good as when they were young .

[@agnostic47]

It's mimed.

[@daleHarrison93]

im 28 wasnt even born when this song was made. You're right, Their is nobody like Kirsty and never will be.

[@bungalow563]

Jesus go away and let her sing 😂

[@aleccrombie7923]

Who was the prat with the beard?? Let her sing!

[@fitzjon4628]

Absolutely love the song Kirsty had a beautiful voice RIP

[@jameshill5621]

Such a gifted writer. A real poet . I had such a crush on her and the way she passed was absolutely terrible..

[@michaelshanahan4042]

God bless this lady so proud she is one of use Irish and British

[@eckyhen]

Irish?

[@markdisley1784]

The amazing Kirsty McCol, the worlds a worst place without her fantastic talent.

[@montyzumazoom1337]

Great talent and a brave woman, love her music. A great loss.

[@jimmyjazz2504]

Kirsty was one of the boys with a wickedly funny sense of humour, a completely effortless singing talent with the ability to sniff out even the tiniest bit of bullshit, fiercely independent who did not suffer fools but had a fabulous generosity of spirit and will to succeed, a very special talent taken from us way too early RIP

[@malcjow8662]

She was Jimmy...brilliant singer..

[@sudfac]

Bat Who Killed HER? Millioner, or not? Russia love & remember Kristy.

[@steelblue58]

@@sudfac Mexican Billionaire and Coward Guillermo Gonzalez Nova, who never showed the decency or humanity to face the family or the Mexican courts.

[@phillyirishlass6513]

@steelblue58, I follow a brilliant woman y/t & she connects all kinds of dots. A while back she spoke pedos and human trafficking rings down there & as soon as she (Amazing Polly) mentioned it, I thought of Kirsty & what did she know? From what I have learned about Kirsty, is that was an avid diver & excellent swimmer. It's utterly tragic that no one was held accountable for her death. I often think of her children & how they are getting along without her. Truly One of the Greatest Artists. God Rest her Soul🙏➕🙏

[@steelblue58]

@@phillyirishlass6513 Someone was held accountable for her death, it was just the wrong guy. Gonzalez paid a deck hand named Jose Cen Yam to take the fall for him. He confessed to driving the boat (despite the testimony of eye witnesses and the fact that he had never driven the boat before), served some time in prison, and had to pay "reparations" to the family based on his wages. Of course, his wages were next to nothing. Also, Gonzalez had been drinking and would have been charged with much more than the negligent homicide charge that Cen Yam took. All to protect the billionaire.

[@andyjay7337]

Brilliant talent, taken from us far too soon and what a fantastic backing group.

[@MrStupidHead]

is that rockpile? sounds like edmunds for shure.

[@wotsoccurinkim]

@@MrStupidHead Hi I saw Billy but thats all I can spot and hear or am I missing something x

[@nickmorrell3559]

Oh kirsty u are so missed .huge talent and a wonderful mum ..her boys must miss her so much ..also every song she did was amazing .I particularly love don't come the cowboy with me sonny Jim

[@rockhard2654]

she died saving her child's life HOW CAN YOU BE A BETTER WOMAN THAN THAT?

[@geraldlewis9963]

I'm so sorry Damm

[@terrymcgill2798]

She was killed bye a speed boat on holiday

[@stephenbrown7741]

Only appreciated once she's left us did not realize how attractive she was

[@chezdoff9926]

Spot on there mate.

[@BABYWOLF--1966]

@@terrymcgill2798 yes she was very sad she was decapitated by the prop of the boat😪😪😪

[@douglasdixon524]

From the U.S.A, God I love this beautiful and talented woman. We miss you.

[@HansJazz]

The 45 is in my 1950's juke box for years. Such a great song.

[@rushyboy]

Fantastic, great song, amazing performance,. Thank you Kirtsy :-)

[@leeedsonetwo]

I had hair that colour when I was young, so did my mum and it makes me cry to remember

[@Eastlomond]

It is such a beautiful colour too.

[@leeedsonetwo]

@@Eastlomond My mum was beautiful and i miss her every day.

[@Eastlomond]

@@leeedsonetwo I feel for you, it’s awful losing someone so dear to you.

[@stix2you1]

Love Kirsty and love the song and she's drop dead stunning RIP.

[@attlee1945]

I love watching and hearing Kirsty. But always feel sad that she could have done so much more if her life hadn’t been cut short.

[@johnosullivan6439]

Absolute darlin' Kirsty, always with a wink and sparkling sense of humour 😊 Much missed 💋

[@squirrel9407]

My goodness, the host is so condescending, but Kirsty took it in her stride. Fancy being sandwiched between her dad's legacy and the Bond films! Amazing lady.

[@johngalvin3124]

Agreed

[@saffyboo4763]

What a great clip, especially the little interview before the performance! I don't think I've ever seen any interviews with Kirsty discussing her dad and his career! Love Kirsty. What a loss she was. Thanks for uploading!

[@lizbentley9491]

I totally agree, she was a lovely lady, sadly missed. Great to see this clip.

[@lonestar3]

Agree. I didn't realize her father wrote Dirty Old Town

[@reuireuiop0]

And quite gracious as well, coz the interviewers' fave song by her father, happens to be the one written for the woman her dad left her mum for - at a time when they were still married. But no twitch to be seen when he mentions that, except may be, her fave song by her old man happens to be a totally different one. Tops !

[@davidweatherman2200]

@@reuireuiop0 I actually thought the host was a disrespectful twat. Beautiful performance, though.

[@jamesmallon8575]

The guy she is singing about lives in Nunhead in South London and he is half Jamaican, half Irish. he is currently 64 years old. Kirsty used to live there many years ago just before she started becoming famous. She was a great talent and so sad she passed so tragically.

[@JonfitzFitzjohn-k6s]

R.I.P Kirsty Peace be with You

[@johnbarry1965]

Lu Edmonds on guitar, met him after PIL gig, absolutely brilliant guy!!!!

[@colintapp4876]

and Billy Bremner

[@johnperry4857]

How is it possible that NO ONE in Nashville has covered this? This is AWESOME!

[@Zacharia503]

They don't know what a Chip Shop is in Nashville; they'd probably change it to Drug Store, or something like that. I wouldn't want to hear it....

[@peterbolt9694]

@@Zacharia503 Freedom Fries Store doesn't really has the same ring to it, does it?

[@markmiwurdz202]

@John Perry. Sir, you may already know this. If you can find the original 7 inch 45rpm single Kirsty recorded a "country" version of this song for the "B"- side. Well worth looking for just to hear what you are familiar with being taken somewhere else. Thank you for all of the fabulous music you left us Kirsty McColl. So sad that your life was ended well before it's time. RIP ma'am.

[@johnperry4857]

@@markmiwurdz202 Thank you for the heads up. Ms. McColl was a true gem. Stolen from us way before her time.

[@martysouth880]

Bring back Pebble Mill at One! Who's with me?

[@AngryBeaver60]

It sounds like she's got a country twang going with her voice. This is the first time I've heard her sing one of her own songs. Damn good. I remember hearing she died. ☹️

[@paulhart8814]

yep in the sea with her children, some rich tosser ran her down in his power boatm she pushed her child out the way, and was nearly cut in half, he never got charged as he said he was not driving the boat

[@squidssvidsTV]

@Ronald Vincent yes B side of the single

[@paullavan3097]

I have always loved you Kirsty and was utterly devastated when I heard the terrible news. Every English-speaking person in the world should own 'Kite'; it is genius, right there.

[@alanrogers9597]

We were young once

[@johngalvin3124]

But we did it better...😂😂😂

[@richardplume3212]

Still am in m head m body tells the truth smile

[@johnvaughan8011]

Love her music and she looks beautiful here

[@ianmarsden1130]

Superb Kirsty. It's a damn shame that you left us.

[@johnhayward5642]

Class. Looks. Talent. Incredible woman, songstress and Mother...

[@Edward1312]

She was lovely, her red hair is just wonderful and that smile at 4.42!

[@MsJohannaking]

Talented, gifted, funny, sweet and in the moment .....miss you Kirsty RIP sweet angel 💚

[@Greenwings701]

One-of-a-kind Kirsty MacColl! The boorish and inept host asked the name of her song then talked right over her! The oaf repeated her title incorrectly to trivialize it. Made Kirsty MacColl's introduction about Ewan MacColl - and himself. She handled it like a pro.

[@stephenhawkingsfootballboo7885]

I can't believe this wasn't produced by Dave Edmunds... it has his sound written all over it.

[@stewartellinson8846]

Billy Bremner on Guitar might have a lot to do with it.....

[@DaveInBridport]

V true

[@seanericcallaghan2548]

@@DaveInBridport Good eyes, mates! Def could have been a Nick Lowe number

[@tedgartner1816]

Or Robyn Hitchcock.

[@rabfallon4507]

Barry Farmer , did loads of stuff for Stiff records

[@JohnStephens-u9h]

Kirtie great tune you & shane can sing your heart s out now 2 of the Finest god bless ❤

[@aswclassicsdorset1743]

One beautiful girl and a great singer loved her songs, shame she died so young

[@caughtinatrapelvis]

Often think of what we've missed from Kirsty..this one perfect example of her versatility..xx

[@Dragondave1000]

Not seen this version, but excellent and he works down the chippy !

[@dwilliamson8539]

Still got Billy Bremner on guitar though and he may be no stranger to the chippy.

[@christinescarff4920]

Just love this one ! The irony is wonderful ! It’s a bit like themes in Citizen Khan !!!

[@brianmcd9492]

I always think of kirsty when I buy a bag of chips with roast breast chicken and a tub of curry sauce great singer and talent , kirsty's music keeps on entertaining🙂

[@JohnSmith-zv8km]

My mum and I had the same colour hair as her. I miss both so much it hurts.

[@helenswan705]

it hurts to see this, she's been gone so long. and yes, its not cos she died, its not cos she was old - she wasnt - its exactly like everyone says. Its cos of how she died. I am glad we have these songs, this one is so good

[@cerezasrojas1472]

Tuve la suerte de estar allí y además conocerla....era una excelente persona y totalmente arroyadora ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤.el escenario era suyo , siempre

[@sheilaprice2404]

i was always singing this great song,Kirsty was amazing.

[@malcjow8662]

Rest in peace Kirsty...you was good...

[@Wolfspiderxl]

Lovely Kirsty. Met Her at the Heineken Festival back in the 90s

[@DuncanHewitt70]

Let Kirsty talk man!! She knows the title of her own song!

[@sdrtcacgnrjrc]

Yeah, he wasn't a great presenter -- a bit patronising even

[@aswclassicsdorset1743]

More than he did

[@georgeduncan9990]

Billy Bremner from Aberdeen lead guitarist.......George Duncan🎸🤪

[@johnmoore9862]

So, so, pretty & a lovely voice too.

[@williamlipsett5593]

Beautiful girl , great band ! Kirsty is forever !

[@whitbarrow1]

Kirsty gave her life saving another . A true hero god bless her soul.

[@sensemaya1]

You mean her son(s).

[@jwerkjy34rku2rkjoilj]

Love this song Who'd ever think a song like this could make you sad

[@jwerkjy34rku2rkjoilj]

And the announcer pissed me off too, lol

[@teresagallonty6405]

Love this. What a cute song. She was so young here.

[@mpdalyful1]

It's about her ex husband Steve lilywhite and he said that thier marriage was over when she wrote this. It's in a documentary about her life

[@mpdalyful1]

They were both going their separate ways. She said that she was writing a song but would not say what it was. She sent him the tape with lyrics and he read it especially the line about he is a liar and I am not sure about you. He knew how she felt.

[@ericgeorge5483]

RIP Kirsty who died saving her child. So very sad she left us.

[@glennbate8005]

Everything about Kirsty was lovely, so natural and talented. Taken under such tragic circumstances saving the life of her child. RIP Kirsty

[@fcamsterdam4364]

great song. I think the guitarist must be Billy Bremner !! ( Also from England, (Wales))

[@pontcanna]

I think Rockpile (Bremner, Edmunds, Lowe and Williams) is the backing band by the sound of things. Great stuff :)

[@stevelambert5051]

Never heard anything but good things about Billy.Seen him loads and as well as being a brilliant guitarist (and occasional bass) he lets the music do the talking

[@richardclarke376]

Back in the 1970s the UK govt were having a campaign against drink driving. This presenter was on a show called "Pebble Mill at One" and as part of that campaign he drank six whiskies on camera and then they let him drive round the car park to prove that drinking affects your driving. I was at home sick from school when that went out, and have never forgot it.

[@markrainford1219]

Hangover?

[@richardclarke376]

@@markrainford1219 it was the 70s so you'd think so but no

[@connecticutcollectibles8164]

My first time hearing this. Great performance.

[@terencehennegan1439]

What a down to earth person she was, lovely.

[@boum62]

Gorgeous London Irish redhead. Takes me back to my younger days tearing after pretty irish nurses :)

[@Macilmoyle]

The Celtic part of her ancestry is Scottish, not Irish.

[@MrPomdownunder]

Lovely lass from Croydon..... Such a tragic waste .....RIP

[@anthonymcgregor8112]

Not many people can get away with denim on denim, but kirsty sure could 👍✌️

[@dereklaidlaw6445]

Kirsty was class act started to Liston to this back in the day R.I.P. to a legand ❤️🎸💯 pure class act canny get bands like this one

[@paulcrawley442]

R.I.P Kirsty , a Beautiful Red Head

[@stevemeyer2400]

Such fantastic miming as we used to call it before someone invented lip-sync ... long live Croydon from a near-Croydon born boy ....

[@stephenbrown7741]

God she was stunning Kirsty .. really really missed

[@BenjWarrant]

_England 2, Colombia nil_ is one of my favourites. Her version of Billy Bragg's _New England_ is possibly my favourite single of the 80s.

[@marcel911]

Beautiful in so many ways.

[@chasleask8533]

Toe curling interview . Kirsty never fails.

[@stevelambert5051]

Billy B is a superb guitarist as is Brinsley Schwarz.Both very unrecognised because they were never flash harry/big time charlie guys....just top players

[@shieldaigbencher]

Total Legend. Kirsty, not the chap with the dodgy hair!

[@leslieohora2289]

Such a great talent

[@chrislewis-n3v]

what a funny clever song- i used to always like to watch her, she always came across as a warm talented person who didnt take herself too seriously- and she was pretty damn gorgeous too!

[@rabfallon4507]

I was working with Polydor at the time, and I got my next door neighbour Andrew Bradbury on the sleeve. I notice Lu on guitar, later of the Damned and now Public Image .

[@peterhutchison5358]

Kirsty left us too soon but she left us great music this one is great

[@xmassent]

The look on her face with this presenter.. She's obviously thinking what's this guy rambling on about.

[@rhianjones1319]

“What a shame such a talented musician died so young”

[@davidvango4426]

Didn't die was killed

[@alternativefm328]

Trev Johnson just joined PIL at this point but by God what a find well done

[@modjohn1298]

Billy Bremner's Rockpile sound makes the song even better.