The Damned - Eloise

[@chrisfox2627]

Almost 40 years on and this still sounds fresh. Absolute classic.

[@paulfarrelly9249]

your not wrong, and got to love the 4:3 picture

[@eightiesmusic1984]

I used to play it on repeat. I could sing but as my voice was breaking I sang through it to this and other eighties greats, who knows I might have been the new Dave Vanian if I had taken greater care. Doubt it!

[@andyedinburgh3699]

Don't think we will say that about Justin Bieber 😂🤘

[@dougiegooner]

Have you heard the original version Chris?

[@dougiegooner]

@Chris Fox kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3WVZax_js6JeMU I remember seeing Dave Vanian with Barry Ryan on breakfast TV (UK) back in 86 when Eloise was selling very well. Barry enjoyed the way thatThe Damned played it!

[@karenvickerson]

Dave Vanian is a legend, I've loved The Damned since I was 12 and I'm 59 now I'm seeing them 4th December at Newcastle as part of my bucket list journey

[@CH-sb1wq]

saw them at Bludfest - awesome

[@ThomasShort-w7e]

you will love it !

[@barbararamirez6806]

😢😢😢❤

[@manc711]

Saw them years ago supporting Motorhead in Swindon. They're outstanding live and you won't be disappointed. Enjoy (and report back)!

[@dougiegooner]

@@karenvickerson wow.. Have you never seen The Damned live before? I'm 58...i first saw them at the Free CND festival in London Brockwell Park in 1984. I saw them regularly around 86 with the Phantasmagoria tour. Sadly No Capt Sensible in that line up, but Scabies was on drums: Now, Sensible is in the band and Rat Scabies isn't. Hasn't been for 20 plus years! Last saw them in 2017: Still a good raucous gig, with Sensible playing the crowd... As usual! Lol. Enjoy the show.. Whenever that is. 🤗

[@Charles010]

This is just epic. Dave Vanian is on top form in his Count Dracula look. The Damned had some mega hits but for me, this was outstanding and the best.

[@imogenimeson664]

Prefer I just can't be happy today.

[@yvonnemulder9038]

Griselda , salsa mij so , daughter name Eloise , i hink k this is fantastisch no idea Who he is , his voice incredable

[@hollywoodromeo]

The Damned is my favorite band to come out of England. They don't get the respect they deserve.

[@cindyheadon9005]

100% ❤

[@matoko123]

Its a cover. It's amazing though. New Rose ... original and stunning!!!!

[@v1e1r1g1e1]

The Damned....where Punk meets Rock 'n' Roll Theatre. Bloody marvelous!

[@sems5881]

The hair, the eyes, that mouth, the shirt , the trousers and that eyebrow !!!!! Not forgetting that beautiful voice ! Dave really has it all.....

[@sheilamitchell2215]

Oh he was handsome all right.....swoons! Xxxxxx

[@ich-schwarz]

Aha...immer noch verliebt, oder? 😉

[@sems5881]

Always!@@ich-schwarz

[@paganpoptart3921]

He's still a handsome man, but, in his youth he was devastatingly lovely. Hair black as ebony, skin white as snow, lips red as blood.....Snow White. He was fairy tale beautiful,....with a voice so velvety and dark, he was perfect.

[@michellewhittaker2135]

🐝💓🏵️✨🙋

[@rcaive0875]

Depeche Mode frontman Dave Gahan said that Dave Vanian's dance moves and stage persona were a huge influence on him in the early 1980s. Gahan said that he used to nervously cling to the microphone stand during his early performances, but watching video of Vanian and imitating him inspired him to move about on stage more and then he became more confident and would later develop his own style. After watching this I now know exactly what Gahan was talking about. The stage presence and dance moves from this era are very similar between the two.

[@thinkofsomethingcooler]

I’ve seen DM a lot through the years…and Dave really did develop confidence and change his stage persona. I think he was really at the top of his game around ‘98/‘99 He was fantastic on stage at Madison Square Garden - I danced along with him at my seat the entire time!

[@markhutton1620]

Exactly.

[@michaelmoore8371]

Absolutely brilliant 👏

[@andyhoward940]

I see both Depeche mode and the Damned at the bridge house , canning town , albeit the damned played under an alias name called The School bullies and Depeche mode was just the two of them with a keyboard great days probably 1980 ! Love to everyone ❤

[@Rachelbevan567]

I can't lisen to certain Depeche mode songs...to embedded in other worlds...But on the upside! I swear I ve seen Roman Jugg...In my local Welsh Town? I met him, or its a good, well bless him. Lookie likey...😂

[@kevinadamson5768]

The 70,s and 80,s was a great time to be growing up. Our parents had the 50,s and 60,s with the rock and roll and soul music but for me these were the best years of my life. Glam rock along with quirky tunes like this, heaven. 😊

[@Leodian8078]

Ahhh those days of walking into a dark, sweaty club (usually in a cellar) and hearing those songs pounding out, feeling the beat through the walls! Halcyon days ❤

[@anjkovo2138]

I know what you mean my Dark Friend. Great Nights we had Eh?

[@MiniLemmy]

Dave Vanian was my style guru in my 20’s/30’s - I loved his look….so cool!!

[@cheekyoziechick]

This was on repeat in my room in the 80s... Need those days back.

[@ASurfgirl]

I was fortunate to meet a lot ppl when I was younger and lived in Philadelphia. Dave Vanian is top of that long list he was the nicest guy and one of my teenage crushes so when I met him in my 20s cause he came in the Halloween store I was working at (imagine that Dave Vanian visiting a Halloween store unheard of lol) I thought I’d hit the floor. I pretended I had no idea who he was though I most certainly did as soon as he came through the door just so I could talk to him like a real person. We talked for like a half hour. Nicest and most favorite person I ever met from bands I loved. He was with the Phantom Chords at the time and not with the Damned. Been great to met them all! Love the Damned! Seriously Underrated band! And in person.... my GOD he was beautiful!

[@Limagris912]

so lucky you...

[@csfan65]

When did you live in Philly? I lived there from 1985-1988, and was hanging out on South St. almost every weekend.

[@ASurfgirl]

Johnny Buck I lived there from 1989-2012 if you remember The Party Store same ppl owned the Halloween store which was at different locations every year on South street that year it was where the old Wawa used to be across from Dobbs where he was playing that night

[@csfan65]

@@ASurfgirlYes, I do remember those stores! Those were great times there in Philly in the late '80s. Thank for replying.

[@ASurfgirl]

Johnny Buck I would of replied sooner had KZbin given me notification... I just happened to watch this video for me my comment was at the top guess cause it’s mine and saw there were comments. So sorry I would of responded 3 weeks ago had I known

[@zellah]

The look he gives the camera at 2:45 is IT. I need to sit down.

[@wrmty56413]

His look does it for me and I'm straight.

[@newmanpenny]

He's just as sexy now as ever too.

[@rko9891]

Maureen Sullivan got wet!!!

[@deborahal-muqahwi7778]

She's not the only one ;-)

[@MsMelissa303]

IKR. He's hot AF

[@Oni-Ryu8]

Even Barry Ryan's own brother said that the damned did his brothers song absolute justice so Dave Vanian you are always held in great esteem

[@darylkurzke6344]

So true they liked there version and were happy for it to be covered by the damned

[@garychapman4294]

I think this version is better, more rocked up but just as dramatic

[@ellieforster5352]

Well, the brother is Paul Ryan and as he wrote the song that Barry sang he should know!

[@jennymcbain486]

It just doesn’t have Barry’s charisma…

[@rjjcms1]

More rocked up as you say,a bit less operatic perhaps.

[@RodrigoAlgorta]

I love this man's voice.

[@michellewhittaker2135]

Me too 💕🐝🌟🙋

[@JoM-f7q]

I like the one eyebrow and finger lift. The song and band also.

[@JoM-f7q]

I love his nose. Great cheekbones as well. OOPS,almost forgot, beautiful voice!

[@mandyrutter2666]

Gorgeous Mr Vanian, sexy, charismatic and insanely talented!

[@Julie701000]

My best friend in high school and I were OBSESSED with this song. Still amazing all these years later.

[@madamenoire3441]

Dave Vanian, the only true Dark Prince of Gothic Romanticism!

[@68404]

Peter Murphy, Robert Smith...

[@Limagris912]

@@68404 I think Dave is the only one who was a goth way before the title was created, he has always loved vampires, he was a gravedigger before becoming a singer... Smith was never a goth and the same goes for Murphy, besides that, Dave is a true beauty that resists time and his sexyness is unparalleled

[@MrGothic78]

@@Limagris912 I agree, he was the first who started wearing black clothes and black makeup during the punk era.

[@desm2323]

🖤👌🏻

[@stealthskater5674]

@@Limagris912 that's called Goth-Punk 🎸😎🤘 Oi Oi Oi

[@TheCointreaux]

Dave's voice is so amazing! And what a presence!

[@eddyvideostar]

Absolutely.

[@genaneise7146]

Ya got that right....❤

[@helencousins5153]

My 2nd grand daughter was born a few hours ago, and they’ve called her Eloise.

[@schielesmrs7648]

Congratulations! Beautiful name :)

[@farideldiwany8043]

This rendition of 'Eloise' is pure rock 'n roll magic. Perfect interpretations. Brilliant!

[@uhohzari]

this performance lives in my head rent free

[@zellah]

mine too, as a matter of fact, I’d pay it.

[@jayanxiety]

It's amazing that Dave Vanian had such an operatic baratone/bass voice it isn't praised as much as others. This was probably due to his punk roots which seemed gloriously out-of-place even at the time. It wasn't until The Damned began recording music like this that his voice was able to be appreciated for what it was.

[@zellah]

+Anxiety Entertainment The Damned are still touring and Dave's voice is better than ever.

[@chrishenniker5944]

Their influences were Nuggets and Pebbles era garage rock, truth be told. They're all self evident here.

[@chrishenniker5944]

Their influences were Nuggets and Pebbles era garage rock, truth be told. They're all self evident here.

[@VincentRE79]

+Anxiety Entertainment I agree, DV has a great voice but I thought this was an awful period for the band. 5/6 years earlier they gave us songs like Love Song & Just can't be happy today and then this. They must feel the same as they have pretty much shunned this period in their live shows these days.

[@zellah]

+Vincent 79 No they haven't I've seen them live 3 x since 2011 and the do Eloise every time.

[@victoriashellard528]

I loved it in the 80's when I was a teenager still love it now at 52 😊

[@jeaniecrhishuamannonato7608]

La mejor epoca de la musica🖤

[@juliewallace956]

I agree im 54 now and the 80s were fun and brill music 🎉🎉🎉

[@thedaddyhastings7704]

2024 April and still a classic

[@davidkennedy6208]

My lovely wife was pregnant with a girl and we just couldn't think of a name. I was bingeing on 80s and always loved this tune as a kid and i suggested Eloise and bingo!!! 2yrs old now and so cute!!!

[@pvujanov]

How can anyone NOT like this tune????

[@mariavictoriaramisalario8869]

imposible, VOZARRON, yes veriguell

[@jjash5848]

I don't care what anyone says, Dave brought a unique sound and look to the band. Loved them then and still do.

[@Night_Shift_Sister]

30 years later, I finally now have Dave’s hair, only in reverse 🤣

[@stevenbannister9069]

Made me chuckle!

[@angiepanjie]

😂😂😂..feel your pain🤦🏻‍♀️

[@angiepanjie]

😂😂😂..feel your pain🤦🏻‍♀️

[@inxs52]

LoL. 😂🤣😂

[@bruceottenberg373]

Dig, my beard is this way.

[@Sohvi61]

Happy Bithday David Vanian! 65 years ♥ David Vanian (born David Lett, 12 October 1956) ♥

[@knudvoecking]

A very good cover of one of my favourite songs of all time.

[@BiniBloom48]

Dave had such class, charisma and a great sense of style. Even nowadays he's still the same charming man. It saddens me to see that my generation seems to lack boys like him. :/

[@andyimes4377]

goth boys r in the shadows u just have to look for us

[@tatianafoule6257]

It was 9 years BEFORE !!

[@benmcmullen1296]

@@tatianafoule6257 tf u talkin about this is about 45 years ago

[@akishot6735]

@@benmcmullen1296 ??? not even 40

[@benmcmullen1296]

@@akishot6735 ite 35 im bad at maths

[@craigsimons817]

One of the greatest ToTP performances in it's history. This pulsating classic cover is euphoric.

[@imogenimeson664]

Very very sad lyrics though.He wants Eloise so much but she simply is never there and never will be.

[@craigsimons817]

@@imogenimeson664 That’s true love for you Imogen! Unrequited love is life’s saddest emotion.

[@blairdenholm4167]

ordinary lip synching

[@pseudonayme7717]

@@blairdenholm4167 I love the damned but yeah, Dave is not singing live here. Bands rarely played live on TOTP, when they did it was a disaster lol

[@eightiesmusic1984]

Are you sure about this?

[@joanmarymccormack6877]

Went to see the damned live in Dublin around 1985 in the Sfx hall. It was so wild and rough I was almost crushed in the crowd but they were great live .an experience. Eloise was my favourite song

[@lindasmith6316]

Always come back to this .Still fantastic! And so is Dave! Dave Vanian Forever! ; [

[@eloisezoe8249]

The Damned are my favourite band of all time, and my name is Eloise (though I'm not actually named after this song!) I feel lucky to have met Dave and Captain a few times, and to have got my 12 inch single of Eloise signed by them! Such a brilliant band that sound equally amazing live as they do on their records!

[@jamesshearer5000]

My favourite band ever best punk band,group that evolved into a great different style of music over the years between Eloise and shadow of love as best Goth songs

[@malcolmbirkett1347]

Well done you.

[@muerte77777]

lucky lady

[@anthonyclegg1511]

It's a cover of someone else's song. It's no were near as good as the original.

[@eloisezoe8249]

@@anthonyclegg1511 they're my favourite band, and as much as I appreciate the original 1968 version, this version is personally my favourite

[@yolandawinter2244]

Fabulous performance, total charisma. Brilliant remake of a classic song.

[@euanelliott3613]

This lot played a gig in my home town and I saw them walking down the street together. They looked like a gang of vampires.

[@darylkurzke6344]

Cool !!

[@craiglewis6145]

I had a drink with them in the hotel they were staying in before I saw their gig.

[@colbartus5273]

Lol

[@andreaadams8074]

i saw them live when they played in auckland in a small venue. i almost didnt go...i saw this video on tv and heard they were playing so went. i was so glad i did!

[@andreaadams8074]

the powerstation maybe..

[@PaulCarsonProducer]

Just seen them live in Belfast. Brought my 13 year old daughter who blew my mind telling me she knew this song and it was a Barry Ryan song from 1968! I never knew this my whole life. How did she know!?

[@mariannefunaki6600]

I remember well when Eloise was reborn... Such a transcendent moment and STILL renders me weak at the knees each time I hear it (almost daily!) God bless Dave Vanian and The Damned

[@jamiefoyers2800]

I love this track. I remember it out and wondered how a punk band like this could come out with such a brilliant cover as this. Classic!.

[@carolinewatts2117]

They don't realise they are singing about things beyond their understanding. I love them. Xxx

[@heloisejacobs3744]

Love his voice. And the hair. And of course the song.

[@kelb6073]

Dave is one of the only singers that I drool over when I watch these videos

[@rainsgirl1889]

I heard this on my car radio for the first time a few weeks ago. How did I miss this?

[@markbennett259]

David Vanian, what a star he most certainly is, something about him, no wonder the Damned have been so long bloody lasting! Stand up Vanian, you're special somehow!

[@neilpreece9636]

This song will be eternally remembered

[@trevorbentz3888]

I've always loved this version ,the power

[@Iuxinterior]

Saw the Damned live in August with Blondie, I wish their set was just a little longer Dave sounded incredible and the way he dances is so entertaining they were the stars of the show tbh

[@funkyforty7]

What a beautiful man and a voice to match. Love his style!! Id have been Eloise for him .

[@marcrussell54]

I never could get used to walking down the stairs at Kenny Market and there’s Dave Vanian reading the newspaper in his wife’s store. He was always there.

[@miwdiva]

Love it!! I wish I could have seen the store (Symphony of Shadows), he built everything for her.

[@kameronwilkman7826]

my daughter named my grand daughter elloise but with 2 l's and she definitely was a gift after my husband died I love her so much she is so sweet, caring, and loving

[@eloisemarsh5602]

my mum named me after this song :)

[@2010gtoner]

thats lovley:)

[@MsHavoc14]

Me too!!

[@smeloise14]

Me too!

[@shornthe5124]

Lol crack up! I named my daughter after Eileen... Too ra loo ra too ra loo ra ey.... Cu...

[@forest_green]

I didn't name my wonderful 4 month old daughter Éloïse after this song - I didn't know it existed until today. It's a lovely name, though!

[@Alwaysontime-dh1gz]

What Characters, what an arrangement, blinking awesome, this song made me decide to be a weirdo, never looked back

[@dawnessig4788]

Lord have mercy. This was definitely Dave's sexy point. Amazing song too!

[@samanthadeans2987]

One of the best 👌 My dad use to sing this at the top of his lungs so beautiful and such meaningful and powerful record ❤️

[@MarmaladeStex]

All these Females saying they Fancied Dave Vanian!, That's why Dracula always got His Victims as Women seem to Fall for that Goth Look Everytime!.

[@miwdiva]

Loll butt many of them, he probably sees them as pests and nuisances.

[@zellah]

What a way to go!

[@cabezaceleste]

he's so cute 😍

[@LyciaSimon]

Hahaha so true, we are such superficial wannabe witches 🤗😬

[@lauraberry1213]

Hell yeah 😎🤘🤘🤘

[@atticdust6581]

He truly has a beautiful voice...

[@marellelaverty6140]

Damn I love the 80's

[@bh6195]

I've seen the damned live and seriously love this song. If I ever have children, I might name my daughter Eloise. Just so eloquent and dark. But soothing.

[@lizbicket6014]

I did!And she fits the song❤

[@perseapolaris9015]

Dave.very beautiful prince so british.!!! Wow !

[@jamesshearer5000]

My favourite band ever, so glad that they covered this song, got the band out to people who have never heard of them,pure class

[@dbless888]

One of the best songs of the Eighties. Excellent !

[@clarev7931]

DON'T THINK THEY'LL EVER BE A MORE GORGEOUS GUY! AND WHAT A VOICE!! INCREDIBLE! and now we have Sam Smith and Kanye West... Shit 😬

[@lynnm8081]

What an epic performance! Powerful and wonderful song!

[@PiaggioCenter]

I thought that. Then listened to Barry Ryan’s original 😳

[@angelamoreton1214]

Oh that voice , that eyebrow raise and those white pants....❤❤

[@harryhickey9725]

This song was a classic didn't get enough recognition

[@nobodynose360]

Can't stop listening to this cover.

[@TIG10109]

Probably one of the best voices in the past 40 years, totally underrated, venius is a genius 👍

[@starkRECORDINGS]

I love this song so much... I spent 9 years at University down in Exeter, I went out a lot, and I only remember 2 songs from my whole time there - one of them was Atomic by Blondie and the other was Eloise by The Damned - my 2 favourite songs - good times and great music!!!

[@mrnobody4013]

I bought this on vinyl and played it non stop for hours and now as a father of grown up kids i still blair it out driving them mad lol great vid and mems London 😎

[@Formula-602]

Blair it out!..Yes!

[@louisemcelhill5748]

Sorry I missed this one. I left the UK in 1983, for sunnier climes. But I'd have loved it. Great song. Great voice. A wonderful version of Barry Ryan's original. ♥️

[@paulbradshaw3337]

One of the best performances I've ever seen on Top of the Pops......They absolutely nailed this.

[@gmantramp404]

Perfectly mimed 🤘🤘

[@Tlwstg17]

Brilliant rendition!!

[@richardjohnholdenra3492]

Saw them at Rock around the Dock in Liverpool in 85, great stuff

[@HeadLikeARock]

When I saw the Damned in 2986,Dave Vanian looked like a proper grow up to me. Now, he looks like a child.

[@PineyCreekGhost]

Was 17 in '86. This brings back some great memories.

[@patrickbrennan9897]

Great song, great band!!! How in the hell does Dave Vanian manage to look so awesome in this getup?!

[@carolineyates3536]

A goth dressed in white wow how radical, my god I wanted to have his babies back in the day !

[@Mirrigold]

You weren't the only one!

[@lgoddard9945]

on the contrary...Dave Vanian was a punk..The Damned were a punk band

[@dremunoz2600]

Lex Machine - True but he rocked that goth look even before goth was a thing. Talented nonetheless.

[@kromerm]

The Damned evolved from punk to goth rock in the early 80s

[@mr.zzyzzx6136]

It was called "Death Rock". We were punks morphed, and we had a (dark) sense of humor. I wore black, eyeliner, and had bleached white hair. Gun Club, 45 Grave , Bauhaus, early Cure, Siouxsie, Southern Death Cult; Then the serious boring subculture began, Ministry et al and the word "Goth" got attached to it. I think the New Romantic genre had something to do with the trappings that brought the genre name. Anyone from that era have thoughts to add?

[@Chickentender77922]

This is just so good. When I need a pick me up and a dance sesh I put this on. Dave Vanian is amazing!!!

[@anarkie2016]

I picked up this single at my local record shop yesterday, only noticed when I got home it was on blue vinyl! 😀

[@richardperry7834]

No. Its mirrored. Its just too late for you.

[@johnnybhood7559]

This may be my greatest song rediscovery. I heard it about 10 years ago and thought it was okay. Then came across it tonight and listened to it 4 times in a row. Absolutely mesmerizing, haunting, and catchy

[@karenpaull4515]

Brisbane, Princess Theatre, Wednesday June 7, 2023...brilliant!

[@michaelwright4456]

was there too. was at Tivoli last night too

[@deirdrestewart4394]

One of those classic songs never forgotten!👌

[@alexflippo2272]

Saw the Damned with the Misfits last year and they can still slay it on stage.

[@wyb80]

Fantastic!...bought it when first released and still love it. Usually the original is the best and I do like the original but in this case the Damned version is my favourite....absolutely brilliant 👌🏽

[@tebsa76]

I REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY LOVE THIS SONG.

[@richardjeffreys2437]

He is rather handsome..and He can carry a tune..

[@MicheleBooker-vz8rw]

Great song from my era 😊

[@deanlima4456]

My school buddy Bryn on bass!May he R.I.P

[@alisonhunt9195]

I’ve known this song for years but today is the first time I’ve seen the video. Whoa, hot, hot hot. Utterly mesmeric. That’s one for the library. Looks as good as it sounds.

[@cdncitizen4700]

Who knew John Cusack performed this gem of a song, alongside acting in 80's themed classics like Say Anything and Grosse Point Blank ! (Looks identical from certain angles)

[@terrifitzsimmons2772]

I saw them live at 17 , the experience of being there was somewhat different, Amazingly theatrical and just wonderful, and I believe it is the ONLY time they ever came to Australia to tour! Great memories.

[@petermaccabe8921]

Was never into the Damned much as a punk band and only took notice of them when they went through this Goth phase. The good news is...they’ve STILL got it, Dave Vanian has hardly aged since then and it was quite something to see him immaculately turned out on News at Ten a while back . My only regret is I wasn’t more into them at the time...still, better late than never !

[@leejt101]

34 years young and 2020 lock down Still sounding as Awesome as ever! Play it LOUD 🎶

[@mina233]

Awesome.

[@caelidhg6261]

I mean I will admit that I first discovered them thanks to their performance on the YOUNG ONES when they sang VIDEO NASTY!.. Just classic!!!

[@wendyhall8236]

Amazing track and amazing series

[@Beatmyguest001]

What a fabulous voice. Great band, one of my all time favourites.

[@hettyawen4289]

His voice is amazing

[@crowsbaneful]

Gorgeous Dave! Couldn't stop playing this single when it came out so I got a second copy a week later just in case the first one got scratched

[@taraweber6960]

Dave has got the moves, most original, personal, and hot.

[@JoM-f7q]

Great nose. Oh, voice also!

[@malinandersson9151]

Why does this shid still hit me straight in my soul? Quality has no age.

[@doolb666]

incredible how these guys did such a drastic style change but their punk and goth rock kick equal ass!