Mel & Kim - Showing Out (Get Fresh At the Weekend)

Music video by Mel & Kim performing Showing Out (Get Fresh At the Weekend). (P) 1986 The copyright in this audiovisual recording is owned by EMI Records Ltd

[@LPJack02]

RIP Melanie Appleby (July 11, 1966 - January 18, 1990), age 23 You will be remembered as a legend.

[@Withnail1969]

1990, good grief. RIP Mel.

[@maricarmenmalcolm]

ANGEL 😇💖

[@Steveaky]

Real strong street wise girls not like the wannabes of today going round saying they are strong independent women

[@osinachiuwaechia2198]

I can't believe she died on my birthday 😢

[@KyliePanozzo-xs3ps]

Mel and her sister were fantastic together love their music and their style

[@ahaunslattery4600]

These Girls were the Best. They still are , I’m 61 yrs old . Still dance to this . Thank you MEL AND KIM. ❤️

[@jkb2016]

Stunning how this track wasn't remixed all over and over and over again during the last 35 years. It actually begs for it!

[@Deephouse_Gent66]

Totally agree!

[@boomshanka27]

Just said the same thing 😂

[@RocStarr913]

SAW tended to really not like people sampling their music, like when Colourbox in MARRS sampled their “Roadblock” song for “Pump Up The Volume.”

[@danieltaylor3359]

I tell you now, this song punches harder in 2024 than it did in 86, has to be played loud, that drum repetition is MASSIVE

[@808michiganjedi3]

This brought back some memories back home in Detroit. Damn near every night club or cabaret played this!!🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶💃🕺 2024, this still tops any of that crap that's played now!!

[@Deephouse_Gent66]

EXACTLY!!

[@RocStarr913]

Kim has said she and Mel were completely baffled by the for-them unorthodox arrangement of the song. They thought the B-side “System” was going to be the actual single that was going to get promoted.

[@saulmighty]

The bass drum sound is just massive on this one, agree!

[@chrishulse7052]

32 years later this still sounds fresh.

[@ajs41]

Stock Atiken Waterman were geniuses. A lot of people mocked them at the time for producing trashy music. But their music has held up very well over the years.

[@Globalman43]

I agree with the both of you. I will take this over auto tune music.

[@bexcpfc]

I am 32 and I love this song!

[@sjoerdb4893]

even 34 years later

[@danwilson2092]

...and not just at the weekend!

[@jmedia1102]

Style. Class. Beauty. Talent. Wit. Charm. Charisma. Fashion. Attitude. Quality. Even as more of a Rock'n'Roller I had to get their vinyl singles immediately back then.

[@kim-notkym..4976]

RIP MEL. You made my teenage years amazing , this was played constantly on my record player. Even got your dances down. And still remember them at 47. Lol. 😘😘😘

[@johnmburu6375]

Oohh it's so sad i still have their music at heart,rip mel

[@NickyNustar]

@@johnmburu6375 Yeah, They were awesome.

[@johnmburu6375]

Whenever i watch mel dancing i actually go crazy,blowing up my musical emotions,,why why do cancer took her away? My GOD, rest in peace

[@lovepeaceandsoulfullrighto9053]

I haven’t thought about this in a very long time! I loved this!!! I didn’t know we lost Mel😞

[@stephenmoore8601]

Same ear

[@Section9.P.S]

Mel will never be forgotten, I loved her back in the day, I still love her now

[@Section9.P.S]

@@elijahfluw4347 what is that meant to mean?

[@Section9.P.S]

@@elijahfluw4347 well I,m sure you knew this already, but to remind you, Kim was born in 1961, and Mel was born in 1966, and they were both from Hackney, I was born in 1966, and although I wasn't from Hackney, I did live there for a while in the 1990s, loved it, lived near the Hackney Empire, and would move back there again if I could, either way, we are both fans aren't we?

[@adonaiyah2196]

is she the one in the black or red hat

[@tonyclifton265]

i love their outfits and dance moves. the 80s were great

[@luckybear8283]

Sounded gorgeous, looked gorgeous - they didn't move that much in this vid but they didn't need to. Utter perfection 🥰 just so very sad about Mel passing at such a ridiculously young age, what a loss 😪 💘

[@czartampilic7298]

They are the very good person

[@luckybear8283]

@@czartampilic7298 Definitely!! 🤩

[@prayingwarrioressaminah9798]

OH MY GOSH! YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT! I REMEMBER WHEN ITGOT OUT I WAS A 13 YO SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENT... I WAS SOOOOOO SO SO JEALOUS OF THEIR TALENT, THEIR BEAUTY, THEIR STYLE, EVERYTHING! I WOULD CRY TO MY MOM ASKING TO HAVE THE SAME OUTFITS AND ALL, BUT YEAH... OF COURSE SHE D SAY NAH GIRL STOP DREAMING N FOCUS ON YOUR HOMEWORK... UGH😩😩😩😩💔💔💔💔... WHEN I LEARNT THAT MEL DIED, BLESS HER SOUL, I MOURNED AS THOUGH SHE WAS A BIG SISTER. SHE AND KIM WERE THE LADIES I WANTED TO BECOME AS A GROWN UP... EVEN TODAY!

[@luckybear8283]

@@prayingwarrioressaminah9798 Parents can be tough sometimes! I so wish there were more sounds like this today. Yea, I turned 13 in the summer of '86 and I remember loving this track when it was released. I was probably in love with Mel & Kim for different reasons, big dumb males being that we (mostly) are 😁 ...guilty. I just love the under-emphasised and subtle dance here tho. Sweet! 🥰

[@rjjcms1]

Am I right in thinking that it's Mel in the red hat and Kim in the black hat here? RIP.

[@kristiaspight332]

It's summer, I'm fresh and it's the weekend....so I'm going to do what Mel & Kim told me to do...I'm showing out!! I love everything about them 😍

[@davyb2719]

It's winter here but I know what you mean 👍 love from New Zealand 🥝

[@ajs41]

You have great taste listening to this song. I remember hearing it in 1986 when I was 7 years old. One of the best female groups from here in England.

[@Cinna2121]

Okkkkk 😜

[@czartampilic2734]

Best songs ever

[@mariogar766]

Oh, my God! Please... Come back 80s!!... R.i.p. Mel

[@luciareisner361]

Yes,I want back to the 80's !

[@lunes-1]

This girl's were ahead of their time,even in 2024 still sound and look fresh 🎶🎶🩰👏👍☺️

[@sjon0]

Although the music makes me happy every time, looking at sparkling Mel Appleby makes me sad knowing she's not with us anymore...such a beautiful creature we lost...

[@tasali449]

80's hit songs still fresh in this era of living ...

[@JohnJohnson-tw8qk]

Was an instant fan of Mel and Kim when I first heard this and virtually ran to Woolworths to get my copy still love Mel and Kim and sadly missed mel beautiful gorgeous ladies 😍

[@mickeyrosa7226]

No you didn't mention Woolworth's. That was the place and you brought back memories for me.

[@LoveFootballOnHD]

🙄

[@rjjcms1]

Good old Woolies! The name Woolworths lives on,in the form of a hypermarket,in Australia.

[@Jamie-wd3ql]

Stock Aitken and Waterman songs were a massive part of my teenage years! If I had to pick my favourite song by them it would have to be this 💛

[@LynseyandPenny]

This takes me back to my teen years instantly,gorgeous down to earth Hackney girls :))

[@richardreandeau7078]

#1 on the Billboard Dance Chart February 21, 1987

[@eddiezweers4158]

Bought the vinyl 12" Maxi single in 1986. Still have it, still play it. Great album cover, with Mel & Kim standing on water. Beautiful girls. RIP Mel...

[@Aramanth]

Love that killer intro!! 💛💛💛💛

[@gavinwilson7889]

Being from the US, I’ve never heard of them, but discovered them from a UK music compilation I was watching today. Very talented group. Intriguing how their style was so ahead of its time.

[@jrambo7495]

What!! From Texas and I remember this song was so fresh back in the 1980's!! Shoot,it still is!!

[@OneAdam12Adam]

We in the USA played the shit out of their records. That is, us gay men that went out to dance clubs and lived life.

[@OneAdam12Adam]

​@@jrambo7495Amen

[@RocStarr913]

Their singles were popular in the U.S. only in the clubs and in big cities where dance FM radio stations were big. However, their American distributor chose to release “I’m The One That Really Loves You” as a single in the form of a remix by Clivillés & Cole, who were virtually unknown in America at that time, in place of “F.L.M.”

[@jaumepallarols]

Really, how many good productions you americans missed out in the 80s

[@reneschmidt9799]

So modern for 1986, it's almost 90s club-techno music. In addition, this great fashion. They were ahead of their time. Really great.

[@lexkanyima2195]

It looks like 1990

[@LibraJohnny]

@@lexkanyima2195 Yes, SAW included some house sounds in this title. It was before they wrote and produced more standardized hits.

[@lexkanyima2195]

@@LibraJohnnyi can see

[@gregoryj8202]

Great observation

[@ykm4818]

Garnicht modern für diese Zeit. Die einzigen 2 Lieder waren auch nicht vor ihrer Zeit gut..

[@nibsvkh]

Light fluff….great beat…easy to dance to…gorgeous singers…EXCELLENT!

[@BeytekinConstructionMachinery]

Very nice elegant clothing style back then.

[@DavidScott-Brown]

Such a great song with nostalgia from 1986,Attractive ladies Mel rest in peace Kim you have been staying strong and have made great songs on your own and you remain a beautiful beautiful lady💜 This is my fav song from Mel&Kim

[@Greg-t8b]

Didn’t realise they were as good as this. Awesome 🤩

[@RocStarr913]

That’s because music back then by comparison with this had a higher bar of quality.

[@CarolTagg]

RIP MEL. After all these years this song is still a great one❤❤

[@marliesdegrote-jacobus4926]

Was devastated by Melanie’s passing. She was so gorgeous. Gone too soon. RIP ❤️

[@sharjjahnaziz4122]

When did she pass ?

[@bbd5680]

Sharjjahn Aziz 1990 age 23.

[@ytjepool]

She was an ikon. RIP 💙

[@evertvanderhik5774]

Yeah I remember it. It was horrible

[@ytjepool]

Melanie was the sweatest of those to. Both sweath of cource. She had a kind off sencitive look. Honoust vonerebility.

[@jimmez]

I was 18 years old in 1986. Walking in Oxford Street. Heard this track blasting out of a cloth shop. I walked in just to feel the vibe.

[@bipbippadotta3680]

Oh, I so vividly remember when I first heard this song on the radio & then watching them on Top Of The Pops. How I loved walking from Marble Arch to Oxford Circus and stopping off at the HMV store on Bond St. Mel & Kim were so cool. I absolutely loved their music, attitude & style.

[@jenniferfields1084]

I was ordering food from this Mexican restaurant and they was playing it . The cook was turning around and dancing to the song . I love ❤ it ever since .

[@missyb9438]

What’s a cloth shop?

[@jimmez]

@@missyb9438 A shop that sells garment to wear. Like if you want to to look good or impress someone

[@yurix_xroblox]

literally, me

[@nsidious02]

Salute from Bronx NYC

[@rmlfilms123]

Adored Mel and Kim.

[@renaypaipa3638]

And i still do dance and sing to their songs..shhhhs dont tell everyone 😂❤

[@kpyng]

Ladies and gentlemen, the Appleby Sisters. Two of the snappiest dressers ever. Still great all these years later. Mel's death broke my heart...

[@wimvandesteeg1353]

not only yours...still sad to look back

[@prayingwarrioressaminah9798]

AWWW MAN... SO TRUE 😩😩💔💔

[@maximevanderhaeghe4951]

My kids wanted to know what the music was like in the 80s. Don't know why, I had that song in my mind...And I am smiling! It is SO 80s! The music, the dance, everything! :)

[@scottlarson1548]

So *late* 80s and getting close to the style that would be big in the 1990s.

[@lexkanyima2195]

@@scottlarson1548 but it was at their peak

[@Long-HairedLuigi]

I know exactly what U mean! & dontcha just love the whole Sheila E. thing they sport here with those hat-based outfits? Especially with those earrings, it fits them perfectly! ;D

[@jenniferfields1084]

My kids love ❤ the my 80s and 90s songs. My younger kids are 2000s babies

[@jimbo6059]

All the rage at the fun fair, blasted out over the stereo systems, coupled with school disco music. What an era to live in and these two were stars in the firmament. Mel tragicly passed but their legacy remains.

[@ELEKTRARE]

Luv luv luv this track from my youth , always & forever Mel & Kim 😊❤❤❤

[@Atif_Ph.D._Kate_Bush_Fan_Club]

Simply elegant! Love the fashion and style these two brought with their songs.

[@rossie1978]

This is music. The stuff these days they spew out is nothing compared to this. Mel, we need more people like you in the world. It would be a much better place xxx

[@RocStarr913]

Ironically, this music was considered rubbish at the time.

[@tomandleonie]

The girls were hugely talented (very humble which added to their fame) Beautiful ! Their own choreography - all round excellent performances x

[@RocStarr913]

Unfortunately, it did only help their legacy that Mel ended up being terminally ill at the height of their popularity.

[@RogueWJL]

I loved these two ladies. Srill do. Miss you Mel. ❤🙏

[@djmoch1001]

They are so bloody adorable. So sad that Mel died tragically young. One wonders what they would have done if Mel hadn't succumbed to cancer. One single album, but it's an amazing one. Love the PWL sound so much, so utterly 80s and fantastic.

[@jamesbarker7788]

Yes

[@mahalkita7351]

i truly think that they wud havv been the template 4 female dance & hip-hop muzic on both sidez uv the atlantic.....unfor2n8ly we shall never know,...

[@rjjcms1]

Though I'd known she'd been ill for a couple of years it was a shock to hear (on the radio while at work) that she'd died so young.

[@darylkanofski9327]

@@mahalkita7351 I'm sure they would have rivaled others

[@HitsTownUSA]

Atlantic Records had a flood of dance records released around this time. Nice &Wild “Diamond Girl”, Nancy Martinez “For Tonight”, Nu Shooz “Point Of No Return”, Stacy Q “We Connect” just to name a few. Late 1986 into early 1987 had a ton of dance floor hits

[@nross3101]

J'étais une grande fan de ce duo extraordinaire ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

[@sharonb.4512]

This song, and Respectable was all over the airwaves in the States!! Both songs was my jam back in the day!!!

[@bipbippadotta3680]

Brilliant songs that still sound fresh today. FLM is also a great tune of theirs.

[@lg5221]

Respectable always played too!!!

[@fiabeantiche8187]

Mel is still living in her songs and videos! Thanks for post and remind of her!

[@theodorejcvanemstede]

a lot of energy

[@johnhaggard]

35 years later still an excellent song.

[@darrenbinion7282]

How can you not love this song???

[@MinekEzQM]

Who's not loving it?

[@noeldunsky]

This is the soundtrack of my teen years and I LOVE it!! 80ies FOREVER !!! :)

[@jamesbarker7788]

I know! What are we gonna do?

[@100aceswid]

Me too!

[@whouwit24]

I remembered this song! This song was was played @a basement party a long time ago when I was a kid. Those were some good times.

[@debbiedebacker1841]

The most amazing and incredible popgirls love them Rip Mel ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ballinnickyc]

Finally, a song with a sufficient amount of 808 cowbell. Greatest percussion pad of all time

[@Truthseeker-4110]

And a sufficient amount of 808 rim shot

[@heycarlosmartinez]

0:53 Love the attitude behind the line “only takes a moment to feel alright” 😎

[@ajs41]

That's a great line.

[@sallywright8065]

Take me back to the eighties!!! What a decade!

[@johnsmyth3281]

Absolutely fabulous, I miss them so much, who knows how far they would have gone...

[@nigelfranciscarty8887]

These beautiful sisters will always be my heroes. Rest in peace Mel. Cancer has been in my family too.

[@nadine4062]

I Loved Mel & Kim So Much So Beautiful And Talented My Favourite Girls Off The 1980S RIP Mel You Were Absolutely Gorgeous Sending Love To Kim I Loved Their Music They Looked Like Supermodels ♥️♥️♥️♥️💖💖💖💖💖😍😍😍

[@falldownhard]

This record still sounds cutting edge and fresh just as it did 32 years ago. Wow. One of my very favorite records ever. One of the best low budget videos ever too - they were so gorgeous and wow could they dance. Nothing remotely comes close to this today.

[@paulgonzalez5463]

Damn, haven’t heard this in over 30 years. Just came on the radio out of the blue. Can’t stop listening to it this whole week.

[@1066gaz]

Ahead of their time, still can't believe it happened Still sounds modern today

[@RocStarr913]

That’s because of their producer/songwriters.

[@amansingh5775]

Played this album at the skating rink the whole summer...I'd anything to relive those days...

[@spritbong5285]

Stunning girls who could dance and sing. RIP Mel, taken from us far too soon. We love you Kim, god bless

[@msbwilson6990]

Kim is still a lovely, classy lady. Saw her on TV watching about the hits factory Saw. At the time because of hit man and her seemed a joke but a young person teenager who knows what apart from a few like songs but they all three, had serious talent. 👍🏼 So respect

[@philipfriend9737]

Still sounds brilliant after all these years-and the dance moves are great.

[@fastmonaro05]

OMG!!!!!!! Been looking for all these great Eighties music clips. Make me smile again like have not in a very long time. Was so happy back then. Care free, No PC!!!!!! Free and happy. Wish I could be there again.

[@jamesbarker7788]

Yes Me Too!

[@michaelb3276]

Always love Mel and Kim

[@hansvegt9937]

Number one in the Netherlands in 1987. And right so. Wonderful record.

[@RuthJacott]

Yessss! ❤️

[@Jamie-wd3ql]

Loved Mel & Kim Great image Amazing songs Lovely down to earth girls ♥️♥️♥️

[@zeebo8965]

I'm in my 40s now but right now I'm right back my prime breaking these dance moves down! Move over kids I need room to get down and dont roll your eyes!!

[@connieduenas1853]

Omg these girls were awesome I loved this song!

[@lisalloyd-allen3435]

I closed my eyes, listened to this and could remember dancing to this fab track...the 80s was a fantastic time for me....I danced my a××× off everywhere😀...R.I.P lovely Mel....gone far too soon lovely lady 💖 x

[@ianmiller1879]

Great band. Loved em both.

[@kevinwest4047]

Always incredible, such a ungodly act to take one so young, explain that believers

[@helenlouisemarkhamphillips2038]

Me 14th September 2024, still sounds damb good ❤.

[@oliviervalo135]

J'ai l'impréssion que le titre vient de sortir tellement il dégage encorte autant d'énergie !!! Mel & Kim,ça me rappelle des souvenirs !l les années 80 ,les films d'action,les comédies,Coluche ,daniel balavoine !!ouais ,une époque qu'on ne revivra plus jamais !!! alors ,je savoure !!!!

[@CatmanSteve]

Absolutely awesome, 80s classic

[@simonalyneenderz3247]

These ladies had it all! Style, Personalities,their own Sound and Beauty. I think they use to play this video on the weekends on TBS. I looked for their music. The record stores had not a clue. Midwest was a bore! Sending you love above Mel!!! 😇

[@nene8547]

Mel and Kim ❤❤❤❤❤❤ Mel r.i.p

[@michaelb3276]

Some of the best moments of my life!!!!!!!!

[@itsleandertv]

OMG bring back the 80's please!!!!

[@CitizenofTatooine]

as soon as possible please.

[@maussie76]

Need i say more!

[@policematrixx]

yes I miss my hair :D

[@eclectica1]

Fuck no. Let bygones be bygones.

[@policematrixx]

still nice to hear

[@sedybaby]

One of the best shots of the 80’s!

[@gmmm115]

Fav song I listen again again Thanks for this nice song

[@hayriomerdener2081]

Anyone passing by at my flat must think, that in it is a wormhole to the 80's... When it comes to music, always 80's. And the latest songs, I often listen to them at the end of each year during those annual chart shows... And the older I get, the more I miss the beautiful 80's. 🥰😍

[@mixtathetrixta]

Me again... absolutely fantastic!

[@paulclark7927]

Wow, Absolutely Fantastic!! Loved it then and still do. So sad about Mel.

[@estellejohnson1658]

Brilliant song and good song to dance to

[@TheCaulfield1]

Two gorgeous classy ladies... Loved their tunes and always adored their look ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@alanawilson6104]

The fashion sense of these ladies was out of this universe

[@brunomarchal1909]

Sincerely, I would like to come back to this time, because we enjoyed dancing and having fun. This era has become obsolete ! Why ? It was just the best !

[@janekapundu3316]

Love the dance moves and the voices RIP MEL

[@ivonepereira8838]

Those two sisters were my model of style dressing in the 80's and still are. What class... what music... they were so beautiful... I miss you Mel...

[@trealoo33]

The video and their style of dance is amazing too.

[@ivonepereira8838]

@@trealoo33 very right. The proof that they didn't have to appear half naked to be stunningly sexy as they were. At that time used to be in front of the tv when they were on and try to dance like them. Classy dance moves. Brilliant, no one ever could do something like they did 👍

[@fabricedemmery3022]

Tu l'as dit Man !!!

[@suebabington971]

Same here, along with Sade

[@laurentpicot3773]

Just discovered that song! Great track!

[@margaritadikanti9062]

They were so GOOD!! So sad...Mel♥

[@thatvikingtemper]

Those outfits with the hats are the epitome of '80s fashion, especially the pants.

[@filevans]

your comment is what is pants, they are trousers

[@thatvikingtemper]

@@filevans Americans call trousers "pants."

[@filevans]

@@thatvikingtemper this is a british band, and your username says viking, so are you even american?

[@thatvikingtemper]

@@filevans Yes, I'm American with Norwegian and Swedish heritage.

[@richardpeej]

Brilliant singing and dancing 😀🎵

[@claudioperrone8898]

I LOVE MEL AND KIM ..

[@shuroddaniels2048]

THIS WAS MY JAM!!!

[@vvilches1312]

Awesome both! Beauty both! Unmatched both. Since that times ago, nobody can do something simillar. Mel, rest in peace. The life, many times, it's unfair😢

[@jamesbarker7788]

I know I dont quiet get it?

[@mitch2620]

God bless you, Mel xx

[@squirrelattackspidy]

Song just popped into my head tonight. Brings back good memories of when I was young.

[@edgargonzalez7973]

That music's amazing! greetings from Panama 🇵🇦👍. r.i.p mel! you were and you are an angel 👍👍😎