Orville Peck - Smalltown Boy (Official Audio)

[@RustyTuell]

I'll never pretend to know the pain gay men have had to endure now or in the past, but my brothers I ensure you the number of us straight fellas that accept you are growing every day. Hate may never die I don't know but love can only grow. I'm so sorry you all have to deal with it you have allies though.

[@thedivinemrm5832]

That means a lot, thank you.

[@erics1140]

Danke

[@Sarah_C68]

so beautifully said ...... made me have goosebumps

[@d2dar459]

Second that 🤝🏽💯

[@typsy74]

Im with you Rusty. Fuck the Homophobes.

[@OrvillePeck]

Show Pony out August 14th ✨

[@etphone]

luv the cover. this dinosaur tshirt 🔥

[@fairwitness7473]

When does the Orville calendar come out? Would love a daily, but will live with a monthly...

[@mmmk1616]

Yay! 🐎💜 Oh, you should pin this comment so it's at the top of the comments :)

[@MakeItTakeItOutdoors]

This is where I wish we had the

[@timtam1238]

thank u king 😭

[@BoardroomBuddha]

I am 60 and gay. I was in first year of university when this song came out in 1984. I had left home and lived in a large city. Everyone had an opinion about this song. Straight boys hated it. To admit to liking it was to admit you were gay. So I could only play it in my room on the lowest volume possible...and cried my eyes out. People forget how much people hated us.

[@johnbrown504]

The bigots have never stopped hating us.

[@jaderington]

It was the same here in England in those days & then in 1988 at 22 years old I realised I was Trans. These days things are just as bad if not worse. I am 58 now & don't know how i'm still alive. I have a lot of battle scars to keep me extra vigilant. I don't think that I could manage another savage beating from some random hater

[@medwardbell]

I has just came out. This song was my anthem

[@FSPRemmy]

I’m not gay and i like this music a lot and i really like the Orville peck

[@GavJoinson]

Congratulations

[@michaelsweenie-lane359]

I remember back to 1984 when the original Bronski Beat video came on Much Music and my father asked me what the song was about - I told him it was about a boy running away from home , a little while later I realized my Father knew what the video was about and it was his attempt at starting a conversation with me about who I was and what I had experienced - My father has always supported me in who I am . and still does but I wished I did engage with him at that time he asked about that video - Things you regret years later.- PS LOVE This Version - EDIT My Father passed away October 12th 2023 at the age of 94

[@sirenspitfire]

That's so heartwarming

[@johncollinge619]

Great story, think I understand. Forty years late, I realise that my experience of being gay undermined my self confidence to the point that I "lost my voice". Out but not happy, not awful proud. I was so busy monitoring and moderating my presentation, most of what I needed to say and share just got buried. I had decent support, but that habit persists to this day.

[@izaakimagery1978]

beautiful heartwarming reaction

[@sparkeycrawford8816]

y'all should check out pat haggerty and his band lavender country as well.and this story about his dad....kzbin.info/www/bejne/aairm32LmbNkbM0 they toured together for a spell before the 'rona shot everything to hell.

[@Katlick]

Bless your pap

[@Engelbird]

I love how "cry boy cry" was altered to "cowboy cry".

[@almantsim]

When one of your most favourite songs from THEN is covered by one of your favourite artists from NOW...... the result HEAVEN

[@stacywestly64]

Exactly!!!

[@darthanddedeu2580]

Take a look at "and one"'s cover, it introduced me to bronski beat

[@KingRhinoBudapest]

.... This? Transcends Heaven.....

[@RukiAlvarez]

same, im screaming

[@happiestsadist4058]

AND HE CAN DO FALSETTO? the fuxk hes amazing

[@troncy]

I remember secretly buying the original Bronski Beat album and listening to it in my room when I was in high school. I listened to this song over and over again while I struggled with my feelings of self-hate and disgust. Happily I grew through those feelings and, to this day, love hearing this song. Orville, you did Jimmy and Bronski Beat a justice with your version, and I love it! Thanks for making this 53 year old man happy with your version of a comforting old song. :)

[@rhymeandreasoning]

I am sending you a hug. Xx

[@ladybugsurmama]

[@allenriordanyork3856]

I’m 52 and that’s my story too. Glad we both made it to the other side. 🥰

[@freekyd4551]

@@rhymeandreasoning every one should send hugs to everyone that relates. i was not easy back than. its still not easy but human kind its getting there slowly

[@tedecker3792]

I’m 74 now, and was lucky enough to have a boyfriend in high school. 1963-1965. My motorcycle racing buddy’s had no idea.

[@OfficialPrettyLittleLiars]

A cowboy queen since birth, we have to stan

[@johncollinge619]

Well, since conception, anyway!

[@brandonn4962]

Th

[@MrWest949]

same here, I get to hating my Bi self and he brings e to acceptance

[@brandongibson1226]

CRY BOY, YEAH, COWBOY CRY! 🤠😭 Stan for life.

[@fliplaat4459]

Ko

[@johnsimmons8141]

This is wonderful what a great singer Orville is. My son struggled at school now nearly 25. Lives with his partner. He Camo out to his mum first. My boy is a beautiful soul inside and out. When a certain former religious friend realised he was gay knew the family for years. Took them off Facebook, all because what it says about homosexuals in the bible. There not friends, judgemental arseholes. My son went through alot , love him no matter what he's my son.❤️💙💜🙏👍🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@paulfletcher1133]

I remember when Jimmy Somerville released this. I am that old. I am straight but could feel the pain that this represented. I wish I was more aware then than i am now of the struggle and predjudice that people faced. I love Orville and everything that he is. The really good thing is that I and my son love him too and can't wait for him to tour the UK. We are all equal. Why would or should it be any different. Love to all.

[@lauraguthoff6474]

You’re doing great my man, I would kill for a parent like you. (Metaphorically speaking of course). The fact you’re making an effort is worth so much more than you think. Keep supporting your boy. He’s lucky to have a dad that’s trying!

[@jamesdalton3082]

This song always really made me emotional. I could feel that level of ostracization, even though I didn't experience it personally. This new version is GREAT.

[@loadiem31]

never too late to be an ally. good for you and your son xxx

[@mrxman581]

Your son will develop good taste in music through you. In the end, it's a great song that anyone can relate to in one way or another.

[@ray-mc-l]

my god, what a jam

[@theltdaddict9695]

A super duper Cowboy finally covered this. Well well, loving it!

[@davidsims3035]

As a rule covers are just a way for bad artists to ride the coattails of the great. This version does justice to the original and shows that Orville Peck (Who I never heard of before now) is a True Artist and not just a money grab. I feel honored to have heard this.

[@fmcgucket3076]

One thing I love about Peck is that he never covers without knowing he can bring something new to the song. His cover of Fancy is simply haunting.

[@paddyryan5702]

Every time I think I couldn't get gayer Orville releases a new song

[@jaxpink4555]

i felt that

[@johncollinge619]

He's a Cowboy so it doesn't count! 😉

[@shrodingerscat4191]

Bronski Beat wrote the song

[@tedecker3792]

Glad I wasn’t drinking coffee when I read that!

[@user-qjvqfjv]

Degeneracy. Stay away from minors.

[@bushman6964]

When I was a teen I ran from home, to backpack the world, right after finishing high school. The first taxi I took out of my town, smalltown boy played, only time I’ve ever cried to a song. Still holds a special place in my heart, even as a straight man

[@brucemichaelgrossman4913]

I respect him for even attempting that falsetto.

[@connellodonovan3956]

45 years ago this month, I fled my small home town of Syracuse, Utah for the big city of Salt Lake so I could start leading life on my own terms. It took another 5 years for me to come out of the closet (in 1985), and this song took on a whole new meaning for me. Thanks Bronski Beat for the original and thanks to my boyfriend, Orville for this fantastic cover!

[@ombra711]

Heh, the circle it complete. As a youth that song kinda gave me a empathy to young men who went through this, and kept me from the toxic homophobia that was all the rage back then. To hear Peck cover is awesome. Music and the world has come a long way.

[@mortarpestle6225]

It was really impactful for me to hear this cover. I'm female presenting but gender fluid and queer. I grew up in Appalachia being the weird outcast kid, and the original version of this song was really important to me in my discovery. I never would have believed I would hear a country-western version of it. It makes it so much more special.

[@Robin-n7u4i]

My first coming out album 1982.❤

[@TyWhiteVoice]

I just said the other day, I want to do a country version of this song. BAM, enter Orville. Damn what a song and his voice is INCREDIBLE. Dude is amazing! 👍👍🤘🎶

[@worldismyashtray]

That growl on “cowboy” tho. This is amazing, Orville.

[@qmurphy8833]

I found Age of Consent in a goodwill $1 bin when I was 15 living in the middle of nowhere and go this day I have never identified so much with a song

[@Rook418]

The original song was my life theme when I came out about a year ago I recently found Orville peck and this version hurts a different way And I love it

[@willowleigh1786]

I'm from a small rural town and this song spoke to me.. They're intent on misunderstanding I'm in a place where I DO feel I need to run away and I'm might as well just gone n get. I can't live like this. Its literally killing me. Hope y'all good. Get out of your small towns they'll suck you in. 🖤

[@grmpEqweer]

Hope you found somewhere better.❤

[@ferndawg1111]

Can't "Like" this enough.

[@robertcrafton7187]

Thank you. This song and 'Why?' were my coming out songs. A 16-year knucklehead heard Jimmy and realized life was going to be ok. First time I had ever felt that. Love you and keep doing you.

[@kirbyjustine1]

Okay so I just heard him for the very first time today. The song was Dead Of Night. And in my description post of him I said that he reminds me of Bronski Beat Small Town Boy and Johnny Cash with style of Lil Nas and a sound little of Elvis. I start listening to the rest of all his music and out of ALLLL the songs he decides to cover. His song which was my very first reaction on his voice on the VERY first song that I ever listened to was this. Daily life for me of the gifted. My gift people, these are my gifts.

[@Craighnadun1743]

C est une tellement bonne reprise. Bravo et merciiiiii ❤❤❤❤

[@ryanvargas4889]

Straight but still empathize with this amazing piece.

[@henbane2247]

Same 🖤

[@morningstarrss]

I'm late af but you fucking made my night, I just recovered from covid & woke up 3 hours agos scared about the long term effects & what I'm going to do with my future after the military & fuck one of my favorite songs covered by one of my favorite artists honestly just made me feel warm. Fuck, the beginning gave me goosebumps like crazy. Hello from NC! 💕

[@blacklavendar6492]

Orville.... I adore u

[@stacywestly64]

One of my fave songs from my early 20s reworked by one of my fave artists in my 50s. Dang, what a treat.

[@cybersore8052]

I've recently come out and Orville Peck has been the biggest inspiration to me I'm in love with this cover

[@johnvilleneuve8484]

Love this Canadian MAN!

[@valmanieminenpoetry3227]

The original song and video broke my heart back when I would see it on TV. I love how you make it your own with this cover Orville Peck. Sending love to the gay smalltown cowboys out there - Anna

[@IDLFredux]

Only my man Orville could do this justice. 🤟🏼

[@mafra61]

Fantastic Cover version of the Bronski Beat classic. Thank you.

[@alienzardsketter.9076]

Sounds like Big Country and Johnny cash singing Jimmy Summerville , Love that Peddle Steel guitar ,,,That beat and groove was perfect from the original always loved this song ,,, great job .

[@GotInterest]

this just slaps

[@DOCDOCFLAMINGOS]

Dear Orville ( not that you will ever see this) But my jaw dropped and is still on the floor when this came up in my feed. Seeing the name of the song and you doing a cover , I never hit the play button so fast in my life, seriously! I didn't know what to expect at all but now I'm saying this, the original song by Bronski Beat is a timeless classic that continues to connect with so many people as it originally did. And Sir your version and cover of this song is timeless as well and it too will connect with so many now and into the future !! Very Very well done!!! Thank you for it! And wishing you great and continued success!!!

[@pluscarnalivero]

cover "Where Have all the Cowboys Gone" next!

[@clivemortimore8203]

I remember when I first heard the Bronski Beat version. What a powerful song. I have heard several other covers but this is the best so far. The Bronski Beat video has some of the best video shots of one of only two class 210s diesel trains that British Railways built. So is well worth watching for a great song and some nice railway shots. Sorry for my puffer nutter ramblings.

[@briannevin2087]

I forgot how much of a soprano Jimmy Somerville is/was. Your baritone works just as beautifully, Orville. This song is one of my all-time faves. Thanks for putting your spin on it!!!

[@Nalianna]

How hard would it be to convince Jimmy Somerville, to do a duet with Orville Peck?... for um. reasons.

[@Crinklechip-s]

More quality. Yee ha!

[@North49191]

thanks Dan

[@gustavoleao5475]

this is one the best things I have ever heard in my entire life

[@Vitarai]

I had no idea I needed a new version, let alone a country version of the song that helped me come out oh those many years ago. Thank You Orville. Now if you and Jimmy would cover this as a duet, or perhaps a Communards song would be wonderful!

[@mikalmos369]

If you hadn't noticed Orville has sampled some of Jimmy's vocals in here.. That said a duet of this song would be amazing

[@Nalianna]

How 'bout a metal version? - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGq7mneVZ7BqY7M

[@Planted_Jungle_Daddy]

Just got tickets for Red Rocks 7/23/21. My last tickets got canceled due to Covid! ... Awesome! Cannot wait!

[@tyceyoder3532]

This... is everything I never knew I needed, or even expected!! I love everything about this! Specifically the change to "cry boy, cowboy, cry" ... I teared up ngl. The original helped me feel less alone in some rough times. Also the thumbnail in this context pains me. In a similar vein, I'm pretty sure the only song Orville could cover that would make me feel more emotions than this is Stronger Than Dirt by Glasvegas.

[@cmecre8629]

gosh, amazing. was impressed by duet with Ms. Cyrus & now discovering his body of work, what a joy

[@pandorafox3944]

Bought the original 12" single when this first came out. Mr. Peck, you have done it so much justice. Signed, a new and hopelessly devoted new fan and admirer

[@fearsomebeard4290]

Thank you Orville for covering and bringing new life to one of the most significant pieces of music of my life. Beautiful!

[@WatchDogNeverSleeps]

NOW THIS IS MY ERA! You're touching me now Peck! Incredible version, so much more heart and soul than the original.

[@scottgray6276]

“Parting Glances” deserves a sequel!!!

[@hrafntemp]

Great film. Would love to see Bill Sherwood’s other screenplays get another look.

[@hanshirsch7587]

❤❤❤❤

[@gxdjoeybaby07]

chills up my spine! love this guy's voice!

[@mjrussell414]

Okay wow. Please do more covers of songs we wouldn’t expect.

[@henbane2247]

I am not gay but I was bullied by a lot of people and did not let my feelings show. This song means a lot to me and this is a decent cover ❤️

[@hanshirsch7587]

I want it on vinyl !!!!

[@zoe-x5v]

Over the past few weeks I’ve become quite obsessed with Jimmy Somerville, especially his small town boy song, playing it almost every day. I adore his voice. The other day I came across Orville on here and instantly became hooked by his voice; I’ve been ‘Stanning’ him ever since. Just now, I’ve found this cover. That’s it, fan for life. ❤️

[@erikdixon8464]

TODAY WAS A TRASH DAY FOR ME AND THIS MADE IT MUCH, MUCH BETTER!!

[@氵每夕卜]

Damn the cowboy parts...!!! 🐎🐎🐎

[@crustacetaceo]

I love this cover and Orville Peck 💗 its nice how things from your childhood resemble your future

[@johncollinge619]

That is a brilliant line! It's like nostalgia and deja vu combined.

[@lauren1148]

Dying waiting for Show Pony! This is just enough Orville to keep me alive 🙏🏼

[@barrymoore4470]

Peck makes this gay classic all his own.

[@bach447]

Everything

[@brianwebberable]

This is amazing...clever Orville. Love

[@onebeingeverybody]

Oh wow... What ever Orville is the world needs more of that. Right now though he surely is one of a kind and the rest of us are singing along.

[@hodgesttry]

Wow! I would love to hear Orville and Jimmy Somerville do this together... would be awesome!

[@adamhaefner4304]

Gorgeous

[@EzaVinylAddict]

Fuck what a voice just found this I'm a tad obsessed always loved this song this is a whole other level.

[@eballin45]

Phenomenal. Much love from a straight man. Keep it up

[@d.c.8828]

I'm not usually a fan of country, but I love this so much!

[@erinkiker4969]

Thank you, Orville. This has a Seven Year Ache vibe to it that I fully dig.

[@Nalianna]

Wow. This is awesome.

[@brianallan2701]

Orville Peck ..thank you 🙏

[@adaeverleigh9584]

Orville's cover of this song is impeccable. He puts every ounce of his soul into it and it floors me💕

[@jojo_entertainment]

i like this song. he has a good singing voice

[@tylersdog]

Damnation! What a JOY to hear this! Orville Peck is the music we need now and covering this great Bronski Beat song just confirms that.

[@joshuakidd2293]

Love

[@scottsoutter7271]

Just fantastic. Songs like this need a reinterpretation every generation or so, and it grows a bit with the steel guitar. Nice one.

[@loadiem31]

absolutely badass cover

[@tombsfca]

Can listen to his voice all day night and morning

[@amitybryson6080]

❤ and miss you puff n Muff n 😢

[@thomasscottwilliams6672]

This was a song that broke our little gay hearts when we were teens in the 80’s, so much hate, real big hate, filled with shame and anger and fear. Society hated us, so we hid and years later that battle is still there, just like scar tissue, it is rough and causes damage, only love & laughter helps, free urself by not giving a sht anymore, too much time wasted in fear, live well and love xx

[@Krugsie1979]

Ian Curtis's spirit was there at the beginning.

[@c.rincon7145]

This version is so heart felt now. Thank you !!!

[@allthingsalign]

This song is perfect. I love you 🤎

[@problematique9389]

Omg. Bronski Beat cover? I am dead. I first heard this song in the movie Edge of Seventeen as a teen before I came out. Thank you so much. Make me a proud emo gay.

[@anitailicic]

So good.

[@saccharine3798]

This cover is the best thing ever king. Been playing it everyday ❤️✨

[@TaureanMale02]

WOW!! I was just listening to Jimmy Somerville yestersay. This is great!

[@Yikes702]

Thirty seconds in and I love this.

[@frtonni5140]

Wow i don’t have words for this

[@mmmk1616]

Listened to the original, love both versions! Love how you changed the lyrics a bit there, "cowboy cry". Just awesome :) Thanks!

[@mmmk1616]

Wow Orville, this is fantastic! I didn't see that It's a cover til after I listened, I was thinking that it had a different kind of sound for you, I like it. And the lyrics, I was hurting for you as a young boy... I can imagine that this song touched a nerve for you. Never heard the original so now I have to go find it! Orville, this is wonderful, thank you! Oh, and is that you in the mask? So cute! How prophetic if it is :) 💜❤🧡💛💚💙🌈🐎

[@drbosommd]

Great cover.

[@GYB36]

Magnificent... groundbreaking... just wow, what a voice

[@juanvelazquez7572]

dUDE, WHAT A SONG