WAYNE GIBSON - UNDER MY THUMB LIVE CRACKERJACK

[@samspade5824]

It says that the song was not a hit but it reached no.17 in the English charts in 1974. That's a hit to me.

[@stevetickner9705]

I worked with Wayne in the 1974-5 when he had the hit with this song, I remember he turned up some months later in a brand new Ford Cortina with the money he had earnt from the appearances

[@lennylaa1686]

RIP Wayne 1/4/2004.

[@jodavies8247]

I was so shocked to hear of Billy's passing,my friend and i used to go and listen to him singing in the pub( the gun).in croydon. They were my teenage days back in 1974/ 75 .loved those days . Billy had a lovely voice ,i was a fan. If anyone knows were billy was laid to rest ,i would love to pay my respects to him . Condolences to his family 😢

[@138boris]

Never seen this before. One of my northern tunes✊

[@jopink7674]

Groovey man...those were the days 💃

[@iamthelazerviking23]

Northern Soul keeps on burnin 🔥

[@cumbriacam5742]

Another song in the soundtrack of my life

[@plasteckfly]

Wonder if he got a Crackerjack pencil? (I always wanted one!)

[@barrytaylor4751]

Used to drink in the Ancient Foresters Pub in SE London, early 70's and he sang in there, and had this hit, was also on TOTP's

[@tommycockles66]

Barry Taylor Millwall Pub Know it well

[@GuestOfGregoryHouse]

Quite possibly the most 70s looking bloke I've ever seen

[@soul_libre]

🤣😂🤣🤣 Seriously! Gotta love it.

[@stevetickner9705]

Lol you should have seen me ! I actually worked with Wayne in a Stationery Company warehouse at the time

[@ianpritchard7656]

As my mate Neil posted out, the audience are less than enthralled at the performance as they were probably terrified of meeting Jimmy Savile in the BBC corridors

[@paulmajor8865]

2:47 he performed it on totp number 17 December 1974 does anyone have his performance on the show if so I would like to seen it

[@cheryllochhead4714]

Fecking love it. Its played lot in northern soul circuit

[@knockshinnoch1950]

Kinda weird having him perform this Northern Soul track in front of a bunch of pre teens who couldn't give a toss!

[@gary1961]

..... and all those kids thinking, Yeah, my mum is right under my dad's thumb, too.

[@gillianbergh7002]

@@gary1961 At the time, the kids might have been brought up to believe the husband should be 'Head of the House'. They might also have the idea that Mum should let Dad think he is.

[@batch6792]

Yeh - But them flares. Magic. 👍

[@kenarkell1215]

Met William in 1979 and had many nights after work where we might both be found singing :)

[@anthonykidd1963]

I need an outfit like that!

[@ianpritchard7656]

I watched this on Crackerjack in 1975 and though it was the naffest thing I'd ever seen. Now it's just funny. I love his suit!

[@carolebarker2195]

Lol! I remember seeing him on totp. That xylophone in the background is what makes the song imo.

[@maywo32]

Ooh yes Sir

[@captmidnite8142]

on crackerjack lol , brilliant song

[@jodavies8247]

The best Billy 👌 ❤

[@drstevie]

Fab !

[@gleamingspire]

I saw you in the audience, Steve!!

[@brucetindal7399]

Must have left Spit at home that day.

[@roytbone5791]

I thought he was much better with Spit the dog !!!

[@gazookerman1328]

Lol! I thought the same thing..you beat me to it. I like the song.... Sometimes when you see the singer though.......

[@markscott9586]

That's Louise's uncle it's number four in the all time northern soul records of all times

[@heli-crewhgs5285]

Louise who?

[@coloneldjahngostomper]

Keep the faith!

[@duncanrs]

a bit faster than I remember it

[@johnnyhotspur1]

Alternate version!

[@BuyMe100]

1970's Northern Soul Live Remake

[@maywo32]

Wanna be under your thumb and at your feet

[@andynixon2820]

Is this song sexist ? It was written more than 50 years ago and attitudes have now completely changed so who cares .

[@robmac6508]

Agree 💯 % , it's a great song.

[@bbb8997]

A little too fast; however, I like it. Elvis should have recorded it. His voice would have been well suited for it.

[@Mute_Nostril_Agony]

I think he’s singing for real. But the backing track is so fast. From what I remember of the heavily unionised BBC of the time, he would have had to record a backing track in the studio or have them back him live. So there are probably a lot of bored overweight musicians playing at the side who picked up the sheet music 25 minutes before. Strange choice for a kids programme. But it was always on Fridays so kind of the unofficial stat to the weekend

[@TimReuscher-bg5xt]

His pants swallowed his feet.

[@mscatmentiu7257]

Sounds so much better than Jagger

[@Muswell]

Blimey. This is SO fast ! Wtf?

[@carolebarker2195]

Didn't know Bob Carolgees could sing.

[@TheIrishrogue68]

Long live polyester!

[@jamesprocter6584]

why is he singing in front of 5yrs old kids?

[@warsboerse5866]

Why would you choose this song if you were going to sing to kids? Could have picked a Stones song like She's a Rainbow

[@garywollaston]

He doesn't have any feet !

[@soul_libre]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣 Not sure if its this California green but this comment is awesome. Lol.

[@brandonramshaw5573]

It's because they didn't show his feet

[@Muswell]

In those days, flared trousers had to cover your platform shoes.

[@davidgilchrist5960]

english charts u mean british

[@jeffsmall586]

Wow northern soul I don't think so.but it's funny xx

[@snorkyblundabus7063]

So, he's a bit of a hater and a tad narcissistic? All this ordering about and insisting stuff n that. :-)))))