The Commitments - Live in Dublin 1991

The Commitments
Black Velvet Band
Housebroken

[@kevintucker8803]

The movie was pretend but the musicians were not. This is raw, electrifying talent at its finest.

[@anjac3645]

Still great music in 2023

[@sammy5674]

I was 8 when this came out. The film was so good to the point in 40 now I never forget them. "Dark end of the street" makes me cry 😢 I miss you so much, dad. I will see you again in the blink of an eye. I'm looking after my mum like I promised you I would. She's an old woman now dad, she's 68 with a beautiful head of grey/white hair, and she is still beautiful. It will be a few years yet till she comes up.. but don't worry, dad, we're all coming eventually ❤❤❤❤

[@J----L]

This was the last one of the few movies my dad took me to the cinema for, when I was eleven, a year before he died. So yeah it makes me sad... but more importantly it makes me proud of and grateful for his impeccable taste

[@sammy5674]

@J----L absolutely, babe. Our parents had great taste. I notice that the older I get. I look at some of the films and songs I liked when I was 19 and laugh that I even thought they were good. Commitments was an amazing film xx

[@sammy5674]

@J----L so so sorry. People wonder. "Why be sorry he was 11/12) well I'm not like that and I'm so sorry but so glad this brilliant film brings great memories of your dad. May he eternally rest in peace. Oh, and he did have impeccable taste. Are you from the uk like me, too, x

[@pewal66]

Still one of the most awesome Music-Movies, my favourite together with the Blues Brothers. And the brillant Glen Hansard only played a small part and now he sings at the funeral of Shane MacGowan…

[@SteveInQLD007]

*Andrew Strong is the real deal - loved the movie when it first come out, bought the tapes played them until they were chewed up by the tape player and now I've just found this little gem of a show!!*

[@JaneNewAuthor]

I saw him live in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia many years ago. Even better irl!

[@dannyallen4080]

Years ago came across this " nothing" movie on cable. Made me laugh at every scene, fascinated with characters. Watched it three times..bought it shortly after. Now,I watch and hope for another " gem" like this!

[@ObakuZenCenter]

It was a huge hit in the UK, so not a nothing movie at all.

[@tomy.1846]

You might also like Once! Great movie about music and life!

[@dannyallen4080]

@@ObakuZenCenter calm down..WAS a nothing movie to me..as cable showed many unheralded movies. My comment was a positiveNOT a negative.

[@kathrynmolesa1641]

Best music in a film. Irish soul.

[@vintagesoup79]

When The Commitments came out, Alan Parker stated he was trying to recapture the original Fame (1980), where all the cast were genuinely musicians. Some of the grittiness of Fame, diminished due to the saccurine kids tv series. The Commitments still feels authentic to it's place and time, thanks to the legacy of the cast.

[@louisesamuelsen7586]

This is my most favourite song, i listen to it over and over and over again and again and again!❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊

[@keijiholmes]

Thank you from Japan. This movie Blu-ray will be released at August 8th, 2024 in Japan at last. I will not wait my memory 33 years ago. Angeline Ball is still deva of soul music, I think.

[@susancummings2288]

One of my all time favourites, had the movie soundtrack playing all last weekend whilst painting my laundry room.

[@ivansanzana8676]

We're black and we're proud.

[@amandajones6481]

For anyone who doesn't know, all the band members in 'The Commitments' were great singers in real life. The big guy with the ponytail - who we see here singing Mustang Sally - was discovered, in real life, one night when he was a bit drunk, and he was singing at a train station in Ireland. And that's the same way Rod Stewart was discovered back in the day!

[@amandaf1042]

Love this. From another Amanda!

[@shaneweldon]

​@@coolnamebro Also not true! Andrew Strongs Dad, Rob, was the vocal coach for the band in the movie and one day Andrew performed a rehearsal of Mustang Sally and the director heard it and thought he'd be perfect for the role!

[@vintagesoup79]

Can't believe he was only 18.

[@quothetheraven79]

@@vintagesoup7916 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@eaomonn1215]

He's robert strongs child he was known before the film

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

That's where bands belong ...in a cozy tavern 🍺 ✨

[@catherinecornelius120]

You are a bit mean. This band belongs in every church in the country.

[@michaelbattist4115]

I loved this movie when it came out - not because it was the greatest movie ever but it was very different than anything I had seen before. Went to a bar on lower Greenville in Dallas Texas right around this time and they had a band that played Mustang Sally that night - so much fun!!!!! RIP to my friend Amy Gloddo that went with me that night. Thanks for posting this!

[@adamweisman7070]

Very underrated movie. Ride Sally Ride!

[@Rasscasse]

Dark end of the street and Chain chain chain are just so bloody good. On the album there was an extra track from Niamh Kavanagh singing the full version of Destination Anywhere which was really good too. Stunning voice. The song was featured in the movie whilst they were riding on a bus, but only for a short while.

[@leecharles8981]

This is amazing! And its great to see they're every bit as good as they pretend to be in the movie...!

[@TheConorsmithusa]

no pretendending here. pure talent

[@neils3259]

Found the CD in a 2nd hand shop last week…..Yes, I’m a lucky fella’

[@Seanpendragon-18k]

As an Irish man I am so proud of this group

[@dognz6235]

Dam good movie ,good tunes 👌

[@scottboyle4596]

Maria Doyle is life. God damn I love her voice

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

Miraculous union of singers 💚🥰

[@tymanngruter1808]

Best music movie ever made and seen! 🎯

[@Rasscasse]

The way Andrew strong performs and delivers, reminds me a lot of Joe Cocker

[@frankdunne3440]

I thank it was more Tom Jones

[@Skydog722]

First person I thought of when I heard him back in 91....

[@deanlawrence3881]

I'll go along wid that, one of the best gigs I ever saw was Joe at The Kent Custom Bike Show (HAMCKEW), Fucking Awesome!

[@ImNotOld_ImVintage]

I was shocked to learn he was only 16 when it was filmed

[@Rasscasse]

I didn’t know till I started visiting France regularly, quite a few years years ago, but Joe Cocker is treated like a God there. They adore him.

[@user-lx7dt8ly8x]

Listening to these songs was so emotional has it brought back many good memories. Love it!!!

[@pete.b.3889]

All time favourite films, great to hear the genuine sound as good as film Wish they were still together, great sound.

[@waynemartinez245]

They weren't pretending. They all can actually sing.

[@johnrumbles3068]

MAGNIFICENT!!!!! I have the CD in my hands, to listen to it all over again😁

[@dogsbod]

Great film Nice to see them all having a great time some talent 👍

[@robertarlannelson1140]

CANNOT BELIEVE THAT THERE WERE ONLY THREE COMMENTS.... THESE GUYS WERE AND ARE THE BEST...BOB

[@aleksandrafilipovic758]

Yeah, I remember, back then, after watching the movie I've been thinking like: movie or not - that was one of the best live cover of Tenderness I've ever heard, it was quite memorable one to be honest, so this video is like - unbelievable.. I never knew that they actually could really do it , especially not this good, on a real stage, as a band.. Amazing. Thank you🎶

[@ScalinoCorleone]

The Commitments... The whole line-up lines up on my wall aside a bunch of pictures of memorable moments of my life, a bit like a group of good friends from across the sea - that I hadn't seen in a while... - one of the greatest movies of all times! ("on a fucking Suzuky...?") Yeah...! The Soul, man, the Soul... :) and what a perfect name it is! PS: Imelda... I still looooove ya...! Imelda forever! Thank you evyone, I'm out...

[@pawelrok]

Kocham THE COMMITMENTS już to wcześniej pisałem i ten genialny wokalista Andrew Strong. YOU have really good channel.Thank You 🤝👍 Pozdrawiam serdecznie WSZYSTKICH kochających prawdziwą, żywa muzykę jak ta , jak klasyka R'N'R etc. Greetings from Poland for ALL 👍 ✌️🎸🎶☮️🤝

[@fred20247]

OUTSTANDING CONCERT...and Maria Doyle is just...WOW...❤

[@warnold909]

Surprising to see Johnny Murphy on the stage with a trumpet. He was the only non-musician in the film. Don't know if he learned subsequently or was faking it.

[@SUPERLEEDSYRA]

This is class, thanks so much for posting. My favourite film and what a band!

[@karo450]

OMG genious music. The film was overwhelming und such a fun to watch. :)

[@PyaePyae-di7yy]

Maria was sooo amazing Omg!!!😭💗

[@joejoe417]

Living in America Chicago the Home Of The Blues ...I absolutely loved this movie ...Where are they today

[@TatianaProphetMusic]

Go Bernie! Wonderful actress and I’m so glad she got a solo!

[@robertwinkelbauer3244]

Bronagh covers van morrissons ...and the healing has begin..in a unbelievable way. Top class!

[@soundsys33]

Amazing stuff and glad to see them finally getting on with each other!! lol

[@rockatansky8881]

Hard to believe that Andrew Strong has just 16yo in the time of movie shots

[@alanpatch2578]

AAAAT THE DARK END OF THE STREET YOU AAAAAND ME Percy sledge soul music god bless

[@Jonesy1978]

Sorry but It's a James Carr song...

[@tjordan78]

This is so good. What a gem!

[@mariopelayo3665]

What a gem!....thanks!!!!....chears from Uruguay!!!

[@user-rv7nb9zi9b]

Loved this film 👏👏

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

The ladies 🚺 can sing ...I know ...my family consists of many great female singers ...8 sisters, in my family 👪 ❤ unbelievable by today's standards 😀😃

[@devadipcesarsantana7899]

What a document!!! I´ve always been in love woth Angeline Ball!!

[@Rasscasse]

I’ve always had a soft spot for her too But I love Marias’ voice.

[@alexandraoconner1093]

SO GREAT. Every second.

[@Juan-xg4kr]

Wow, no sabia que esto existía, me disponía a ver otra vez la pelicula después de unos años 🤩 Increible!!

[@thechanneloffun3760]

Amazing, nice to c them together

[@SAX78Y]

Outstanding! 2024

[@nicholasneilson6827]

What a farkn voice!!

[@greencookie2288]

seen the drummer live this evening .superb

[@theselfcaremaven]

I saw them live in San Rafael, Marin County, California , fresh off the film playing in the USA . They were F’ing devilishly Fun and FANTASTIC !! Wish they did stay together and do more R+ B classics! But, yeah, I bet they would’ve killed each other (like the band did in their time together), ifn they had! 😅 Love 🎉

[@peteythetiger]

When the girls join sublime with "ahhhhhh" in Mustang Sally.....!

[@IchiMuSai]

I notice the comments where everyone is surprised these guys could walk the talk... keep in mind they didn't hire actors to play musicians... they hired musicians to fill the cast parts. So yeah... they walk their talk really well dontcha think?

[@wood4518]

Alan Parker is a great film directer.

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

Very excellent 👏... 👏 ✌💚

[@777guarden]

I found that to be rather groovy I must say!

[@warialdasue]

How fabulous !

[@miteyoak]

The Black Velvet Band was the first CD I ever bought! Before I had a CD player to play it on!!!!

[@rogerfreed6414]

I had heard that they had formed a band with SOME of the original players. It looks here like they got ALL the originals players plus some! That is OK by me!!!!! This wowed me as much as the movie did!!! YEAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!

[@JesusH.Tap-Dancingchrist7328]

What a voice for a 17 years old. Mine had barely broken

[@MetismanInBC]

That was awesome. Who knew that these people had so much actual talent? 👍👍👏👏😍

[@TatianaProphetMusic]

I did

[@MetismanInBC]

@@TatianaProphetMusic Well, you must be clairvoyant. Oops, sorry, I see that you are actually a prophet instead. My bad. 😁😁👍👍

[@TatianaProphetMusic]

@@MetismanInBC ha ha. I was just at the right age at the right time when they came out. One of my favorite soundtracks ever!

[@MetismanInBC]

@@TatianaProphetMusic It really was pretty awesome music, wasn't it? 👍👍👌👌

[@stuartfoxall477]

Andrew strong the lead singer was only 18 in this film ❤

[@jamiewatkins5870]

You taking that horse in the lift,yeah the stairs will kill him xx thzmks fir the memories beautiful people xx

[@JaneNewAuthor]

Omg, yes!

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

Fabulous

[@jeanstamatov7770]

Great!!!

[@peterlpool1387]

Imelda 😍

[@atruefaith6498]

Bronagh's song is so rockin', should be re-released.

[@lavocediunimmagine]

Fantastici!💖

[@josephariellorenzo6317]

Great band

[@ricardoibarra1517]

Jajaja...es un ídolo el gordo, en la memoria de todos esta película que conoce el mundo, y que voz, privilegiada!!!

[@glenngarza1845]

Oh to have been there in person.

[@rsone6945]

Great concert! I loved the movie and the soundtrack. The female backup vocalist on the left looks a lot like Katy Perry with her short blonde hairstyle.

[@amandajones6481]

Dear R Sone, I know! I was wondering if she actually was Kate Perry!!! I kept thinking she can't be, can she?? No, that can't be Kate Perry!! But, she is definitely Kate Perry's doppelganger! Weren't they fantastic singers too?!

[@rsone6945]

@@amandajones6481 Yes, they could be twins! Or maybe that's Katy's mom? And I always thought the other blonde backup singer in the middle resembled the actress Virginia Madsen at the time.

[@albabelvedere5900]

li amo

[@katlehoseliane9404]

Been looking for this song 7:58 Housebroken

[@alexscott7226]

Maria Doyle... xxxx

[@davidr5964]

Pretty sure that this was recorded in what was then The Rock Garden (Later Eamonn Dorans) in Temple Bar.

[@bobbillings]

"Oy'm Bleck und oy'm proud"

[@MarkkuKoljonenwTinja]

💖 Tinja&Markku

[@JesusH.Tap-Dancingchrist7328]

Is that Mickah "the savage" Wallace on rhythm guitar?

[@emike1211]

Treat Her Right at 18:28 - not to be missed!

[@Shayler78]

Jeff Buckley was briefly their roadie.

[@francescalongarini8704]

❤🎉Magnifico

[@Seriousgreeen]

Jimmy the Lips!! 💋

[@alandouglas8044]

Brill.

[@templetonpeck1]

Roid Sally Roid

[@JF-thought]

genius

[@an0n1m0us5]

That Imelda.

[@shauntaylor9251]

Imelda Quirk !!

[@CarolineTheFiddler]

Feck, do you know her??!! Hahaa

[@davidwood6351]

I just saw her arse coming over the fence....

[@bandit911]

She's Sharon Curly's cousin

[@TheBenzer9]

My mickeys friend

[@JesusH.Tap-Dancingchrist7328]

"Wash it? I'd fecking frame it."

[@vicky1463]

Chain chain chain

[@groovegroove8005]

what's the second title?

[@garyaugustus690]

Bronagh Gallagher has always looked good in any kind of 'do....any color. .

[@xxakazzaxx]

the blonde is my crush

[@rainertrebbin-vf7nt]

[@murenismail1399]

Film is good for the time

[@richiebennett161]

@@murenismail1399 Moo how ya doing it’s Ken from Islington aka Richie.

[@richiebennett161]

@@murenismail1399 moo how you doing it’s Ken

[@carlbutler3279]

I didn't want to tell anybody about Bono's constant ball breaking up a bunch incoming prospect college bands but that Irish band An emotional fish cover Grey matter from Danny elfmans band oingo boingo very snappy like ooh baby ooh Bono's was cheating on his wife again because of that song by the Divinyls I touch myself

[@ObakuZenCenter]

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