Keep Me Hangin' On: How a Motown hit was covered across the pond

[@singitliveworld]

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[@michaellowe5980]

Over a million views and 190k subscribers. Looks like you're the jealous moron type, go and give your sister a kiss. ​@@rankoostojic6846

[@fromSweden4u]

You are amazing. I wish and have requested that you come to Sweden.

[@mightymaggot9510]

The backing singer reminds me so much of Kim, had a massive crush on her back in my youth

[@Skyrat12]

She's like a super hot version of Belinda Carlisle with those fake lips! Both are very cute, but yeah something about the backing singer. Damn!

[@davidgough4152]

Who didn't! 😘

[@Tripl3333]

She's the lead singers .....daughter.

[@mikemerkin1215]

@@Tripl3333 whuuuuuut?

[@ravenjento]

I love the hair of the background singer. She is so beautiful and cute.

[@thezagquery]

Cannot release my eyes from her. ❤

[@thezagquery]

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[@MysteryManfrom79]

Though not singing lead, she actually looks like Kim Wilde!

[@evgenycostygin9333]

​@@MysteryManfrom79воу, я не один это заметил!

[@mickeykelly5612]

nailed the look for sure

[@phillipparker7728]

Akasha Starr has nailed the classic 80s look.

[@ChrisAtWork]

We are back in the 80s. Thanks guys !

[@margotscherpf1073]

Please don't "Keep Us Hanging On" too long before we get to see these lovely ladies again. Thanks to all the gang yet again ❤

[@fritzthecat50]

I' cannot remember a singer who works hard to make the audience believe she is singing especially to us. Nikki, with a dynamite vand vehind you, you nail every song you sing. What a talent. All the best, 'Sing it Live'.

[@charlesbronson2815]

The Bass player is a monster!!!👍👍

[@MattyFitt]

Damo rocks!

[@bradleycrenshaw6778]

hell yea !!!!

[@teknikgroup7597]

that's why Hes called "Bass Goose"

[@laramstake3742]

Gave me chills

[@superpieton]

Akasha totally looks like she is coming directly from the 80's. Totally in theme and absolutely gorgeous!

[@Toromboloize]

I was wondering, when did Erika Eleniak get a singing career? She is so good!

[@normanbell-br7nf]

@@Toromboloize Had forgotten about her -- Was thinking about that actress Michelle Johnson in "Blame it on Rio" -- think she had brown eyes -- just realised I maybe DO have a thing about eyebrows !

[@jetnavigator]

Akasha really has great stage presence and an aura of an 80s girl teleported to the future!

[@akashastarr]

why thank you very much 🤟🏽

[@carlosruiz6935]

She really looks like a 80's girl and besides she is stunning

[@carbonking53]

She definitely has the look. The first time I saw I had a Miami Vice flashback. One of, if not the best TV shows of the 80s.

[@stephensmith7502]

@@akashastarr You are really beautiful

[@akashastarr]

@@stephensmith7502 thank you stephen 🤟🏽

[@steadystateresponse8962]

The fruit does not fall far from the tree. Aakasha is absolutely gorgeous

[@TamingTheOrchid]

A++ This is what the internet was made for

[@paulbrowne3870]

The jury has reached a verdict. GUILTY! of being the best cover band on the planet.

[@singitliveworld]

You're very kind thank you 🙏🏼

[@clinthouston6678]

it's been a year since Singit Live began and it just keeps getting better & better. Thank you all!

[@rockogoyochea5404]

I love when Akasha sings alone " keep me hanging on" her voice blows my mind.👌

[@EncTy_day]

она исполняет эту композицию соло целиком? где это можно услышать?

[@MOTORVESSELFREEDOM]

I don’t need to say how good this was….I love how “little Nikki” looks at “mom Nikki”…..it’s really kewl to see.

[@MSDOGS1976]

I would love to see Little Nikki do a solo with the band. Another fine cover by Slingit Live!

[@MOTORVESSELFREEDOM]

@@MSDOGS1976 I agree….Little Nikki has earned her opportunity to spread her wings. I would love to see her do Lita Ford “kiss me deadly”….NOT Pat Benatar ( That’s to easy)…..And NOT Celine Dion (joke)

[@MrThuggery]

Looks like a young Kim Wild!

[@txtifosi]

You all really are on a roll. The fidelity to the originals is much appreciated!

[@jgamez5023]

I'm loving the mother-daughter duo....great chemistry !

[@mikemerkin1215]

Man, every song with Nikki just radiates positive energy!

[@Redcell6A]

Once again, blown away by the sound engineering on your videos. Massive talent in front of and behind the cameras. Kudos!

[@juanpablo9692]

The mix on every songs is very best. Musiscians, singers an technicians are exceptionals

[@jeannepasseran5346]

Addict !

[@ChloeCastledine]

NIKKIIIIIIIIIIIIIII I LOVE YOU!! Sounds excellent. And Akasha… love seeing your face!! Nice one all.

[@akashastarr]

I LOVE SEEING YOUR FACE CHLOE ☺️

[@MattyFitt]

Will the stage at the concert in May be able to handle all this talent at once...?

[@marklewis298]

Darren.....More, please, from Nikki and Akasha!! Amazing Duet voices!!!!

[@thehauntedmansionfan]

Wow! Great vocals by Nikki & Akasha. 😊❤ I guess the guys weren't too bad either. 😂😂

[@michaelbellew6503]

Omg why is akasha not singing lead vocals on this one she's the spitting image of kim wilde love you guys ❤❤❤

[@kevinnelson66]

Nikki and Akasha, like mother like daughter. Sounding great, ladies.

[@gatorshd]

Wait. What!

[@tomtube1012]

Didn't know they were mother and daughter till I read this comment and looked it up on the internet. Looks like music talent is in their genes.

[@notmyname3883]

I can only imagine being a beautiful, talented young woman singing next to my mom and hoping that, when I'm her age, I will be as beautiful and talented as she is. What an honor!

[@AndyTychon]

Gotta show some love for Damien on bass. Week in, week out he is absolutely on point. Great work everyone, thanks 👏👏👏

[@davewitter6565]

The bass guitar player is rocking it. The vocals go without saying.

[@johnwalsh3907]

Your daughter is a mini you. You look like twins, the talent and stage presence is off the charts. The song sounded as if it was Kim singing it. Great job to all and your daughter has a great teacher. Loved it Nikki, God Bless John

[@dosgos]

Damien Steele Scott - great bass tone. World-class playing as always. You carried this song right into the 80s disco!

[@66lwmorgan]

This is one of the most dynamic groups on KZbin, you should have millions of subscribers. I listen to at least a minimum of 5 of your songs everyday. You all are very talented from the singers to the guitar players the keyboard player and drummer. What I really love is no talking before or after the song, love it you guys, keep doing what you do.

[@mariamakarova2420]

Yes! Akasha is really a Starr!!! ♥️♥️♥️

[@devilmahon666]

Stanningley beautiful Mother and Daughter with Amazing Voices. I love listening to you two. The way Akasha looks at Nikki at the end you can tell she idolises her Mother.

[@robcarter9330]

Ah man, amazing 80's synth colorization, custom arps and a phat retro fuzz guitar, just like the original. There ain't nothing I can do about it, gotta watch it again!

[@singitliveworld]

Rob 👊🏼

[@jellybean8167]

Yeah, except the ORIGINAL had none of those things you just mentioned Rob!

[@singitliveworld]

@@jellybean8167 we gave the song an ‘upgrade’ using Kim Wilde’s version as a template

[@jellybean8167]

@@singitliveworld OK, I get that and it sounds great too, all I wanted to say was that the Supremes version was pure Tamla. Nice work guys and Nikki remains Nikki.!

[@singitliveworld]

@@HQBergeron I was born in 1969 so that’s pretty close 😉👴

[@RussCR5187]

My wife and I (now in our 70s) were in a store with this playing in the background. Two teen girls passing by said, "Hey. Who is that? They're pretty good." We looked at each other and just shook our heads. If this version had been on instead I'm thinking they might have said the very same thing.

[@timaruoutlaws1905]

Damn these guys are tight. Every song a knock out...and my personal favourite Nikki on lead vocals.

[@AaRr-bn3xx]

I think we all want more of the gorgeous girl with the Kim Wilde look !!

[@edharris9467]

Kim Wilde is my favorite singer! Akasha you look so much like her.Amazing performance!

[@michaelconley6245]

Kim wilde beside nikk... nikki smashing the vocals.....damn ladies

[@rikrushton6826]

So Im not too sure how many "new favourites" I'm allowed to have - but anything with the "Beautiful Heuskes Ladies" goes straight to the podium - The Supremes meets Kim Wilde meets the "Twin Heuskes Hearts".... All with the @producernerd mix - That will be on high rotation - thanks again everyone for bringing your talents to our devices each week ❤🙏👌🎤🎶🖤

[@akashastarr]

much love Rik 🤍🤍

[@rikrushton6826]

@@akashastarr and to you "glorious girl" ...👌👏👏🙏🤍🤍

[@MattyFitt]

It's tough to say "this goes in my top something" as the list keeps expanding (which isn't a bad thing)!

[@rikrushton6826]

@@MattyFitt I agree 👌👏

[@agustisalva8259]

-wow, wow, wow...!!!!!!!!!! 80's to the power!!!!!!!!

[@singerchef5855]

Akasha definitely is an 80s soul girl.. nice job as always guys!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@xr2002]

A special appreciation to the drummer with the Italian jersey!!!

[@5914DL]

I would think having a mom that talented and gorgeous would be a tough act to follow. Apparently not for this one :) Love it ladies!

[@dmarx600]

Nikki & Akasha what a joy to listen to. Fabulous. Mr Golden Touch does it again! Great mix Darren, I know there’s a lot going on there. Thank you Damien, Michael & Shaun. I believe that a key ingredient here is the fact that these wonderfully talented folks are always having fun & truly enjoy what they do & it always shines through.

[@sergiodemichele6295]

80's are by far the best music decade

[@mafarmerga]

Nikki shows again what a tremendous talent she is.

[@stevenww3560]

Somehow this video got bumped and was playing on its own when my phone was sitting on counter i honestly thought it was the oldies station on the radio ! So when I realized you weren't the original artists I was floored on how amazing your cpver is!!!

[@zuzu1984]

I can not get enough seeing Nikki😍

[@glennugent6091]

Nikki has never looked or sounded better! Love ya girl.

[@JamesJohnson-xw9jn]

To quote a comment I left 3 weeks ago on the Blondie - Call Me cover "Would love to see Akasha do "Kids in America" as reminds me of a young Kim Wilde (yes i'm old and from the UK!!), was very exited when I saw the Instagram teaser and wondered if it was happening. Woke up to this and not disappointed in the least, amazing vocals by the girls and absolutely love the whole production, took me straight back to the 80's so thank you all

[@THE_Michael_Westen]

Absolutely phantastic. And Akasha even looks like Kim.

[@andrescarrasco2384]

Akasha Starr is a GREAT singer. Sweet tone. WOW, love her look and stage presence

[@ronkeyes659]

First it was The Supremes, then years later, Kim Wilde and now it's Singit Live in 2023! Nikki demonstrates her versatility and conviction, making this another praiseworthy performance with help from Akasha, who together make this another gem!! Way to go SingIt Live!! ❤

[@stevebrett1682]

Any chance of Akasha doing a lead on Kids In America…. Reckon it could go viral , I seriously do!!

[@stevebrett1682]

WELL‼️⁉️

[@ronaldsoller6040]

I vote yes!

[@darrenray1292]

Definitely!!

[@seabreeze3906]

sometimes, dreams do come true kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZXKhpJufrhlba8si=uwYzCqwE4cvYKhkK

[@jvictor77]

Nikki - we already knew her talent but @ Akasha Starr - talented and....stunning!

[@TimHenson-ym1dr]

Nikki & Akasha two beautiful ladies with great voices❤

[@iansampson2477]

Fantastic. Time to hear Akasha take the lead. Very talented family. Another great production Darren

[@bryanjames6520]

*ABSOLUTELY !!!*

[@Krispynugget88]

With Nikki and Akasha on stage together I'm entranced by both their talent and beauty ❤😊

[@marklowe7431]

Super performance guys. The ladies smashed the crap out of this.

[@darrenray1292]

YES YES YES!!!! I appreciate the lead vocalist....BUT, the backup singer NEEDS to be singing this...she's a Kim Wilde doppelganger! That would make my month!! ❤❤

[@aluet30]

Smörgåsbord of talent. Thumb up before first note.

[@ashokprabhakarvaidya7153]

Super song 💖 very nice singers. Thanks 👍👍👍👍👍. Like Love it's song 💖🌹❤️🌹❤️

[@giuseppepepe7862]

Siete grandiosi...un particolare saluto al batterista con la maglia della mia nazionale 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹❤

[@jamesmorrison7692]

Another awesome performance from Nikki! Such power in her voice! Great rendition of that song. Awesome work!!!

[@HansKarlsson1971]

I had the pleasure to see Kim Wild in concert this summer (2024) and wow your cover is nailing it 🎶👌

[@alphacause]

The singing on this cover definitely kept me "hanging on" until the very end. As usual, you guys did an amazing job!

[@larrybrown4874]

Love this....mother and daughter on vocals❤. Diana Ross is standing up and clapping her hands. Nikki is still my beautiful Australian girlfriend 😍 vocals and music is superb 👌 😍

[@bobbyboy872]

Always a thumbs up from me. Drummer with bass, spot on.

[@paulacri604]

Nikki, you and your daughter rock this song to pieces. Both of you are very talented. Great performance and thank you !

[@nigelcs9856]

Nikki is always a delight to watch and this time with Akasha, it's sugary pop perfection. Another great performance from the ladies and the SingitLive band !

[@Mrjosedone]

Thanks God!

[@2ndhome471]

Nikki, has such a presents behind that mic, wish her all the sucess. Darren found a diamond, when Nikki joined the group. Wishing you all the success going forward.

[@HazelKitching]

Nice to see Nikki and Akasha together,never knew Akasha is her daughter.Akasha is currently on holiday wth friends,she has been posting her Instagram pictures of it.😊

[@joerockme7485]

5 STARS !!!!!..KICK IT ...BAM !

[@douglasb.5601]

The Kim Wilde jacket on Akasha made me double take...time warp! 😄👍🏻 Great vocals ladies...and the rest of the band..tight as per usual.😎👍🏻

[@jaygerson]

It's really cool that we can actually hear the influence of Olivia Newton John in Nikki's performance 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@luniversdelarafabian9764]

The girl of the chorus comes from the 80s??...🙂..Her looks is so familiar and very 80s way!..congratulations to all of you!

[@alfredoperez74]

This song was created for Nikki's voice. Or is Nikki's voice created for this song? Absolutely perfect Match!

[@mtyhntr49]

WOW, so digging the high energy from this band. The lead vocals on another level. 😊

[@bartm238]

Another awesome performance .Love the uptempo rhythm. Nikki on her best.🎸🔥💖

[@jorgebarbosa8483]

Let’s Go to the dancefloor🕺🏻. You are The best

[@joek7742]

🎵ENJOY the little THINGS🎵 YOU can sense when Nikki, Akasha and the band get together, it will be Electrifying!! Awesome again by Darren.. Nikki & Akasha as Beautiful as ever⭐♥️⭐

[@ajitpatel6832]

Darren love you and your amazing musicians and your Lovely gorgeous women🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@davidcunningham7330]

Ok, so Akasha was credited this time!! What I don't understand is how anyone who looks like Nikki can have a daughter (or son, it doesn't matter) that is that grown up!? Is she a time traveler? A Time Lord? A Doctor Who There? It always brings a smile to my face whenever Nikki is part of the show! Great rendition, great musicians all! I thought Shaun was Danill Medvedev at first! Ha!

[@paso193]

D. Cunningham….Maybe Nikki is like _Vampira_….never ages! 😮

[@ianski11]

Another brilliant performance by SIL! A mom & daughter appearance makes this cover extra-special.

[@btscpi1243]

Happy to see Akasha again. Hope to see her as lead vocalist soon. Nikki is awesome as always. Congrats to the musicians too. 🧡

[@mgordon3026]

What I love about all of these "Sing it live" recordings is that true feeling of communication between the musicians. The whole being the sum of it's parts.

[@larserickson2862]

That’s a hit! Any Friday with Nikki is a hit! Great musicianship and production!

[@RobertMacCready]

So, a mother daughter song. It was terrific. Band is dam good too. Great combination!

[@jorgepluas6837]

Great band and singers!... the ladies are very beautiful n one of them actually looks like Kim!

[@domovoii]

Bravo! This better than Kim's! I've watched it 100 times already! I can't tear myself away! Thank you! Greetings from cold Russia!

[@DontrelleRoosevelt]

Nikki has the smoothest voice I think I've ever heard.

[@devoguy100]

That was all fantastic as usual, but I have to make special mention of the drummer, he was amazing!

[@havenrail]

Another awesome song. The production level again, world class. I start to watch the HSCC releases but can only listen to 30 secs as is so obvious the drop in production levels. It obvious the love and respect between mother and daughter. Every week is a WINNER @Sing It Live

[@JamesJohnson-xw9jn]

Agree 100%, Darren definitely makes a difference

[@JamesJohnson-xw9jn]

As is your reply but we all have our own opinions and that is yours so respect that. Still wrong though😉😂😂

[@havenrail]

@@stevehawkins8940 All entitled to our opinions :), I loved HSCC, but it just isn't as polished as it was.

[@mickneals4202]

As a man in my 60's this was on regular rotation on our turntable at home growing up. The Supremes were my mom's favorite female group. This is one of the best renditions of this song I have ever heard! Excellent playing by all the musicians and Nikki's voice is just amazing. The Bassgoose is always just laying down the groove and this one was no different! Love it, fantastic job to all!

[@airlogic]

Michael that was epic drumming mate. Fantastic mix Darren. Wish i could make the Concert in Adelaide... Thanks Singit Live

[@__michaelmarino__]

Cheers dude

[@fredericow5768]

👏😃 Reliving the 80's, wow!!

[@MATTETRUEFACT]

No breakfast, no morning walk...first the new release from Singit Live blasted 2 times to wake my neighbours up...and it was only on the small speakers:). Soooo goood and a super performance from everybody. Have a great weekend.