Bronski Beat Reaction Smalltown Boy Official Video (Powerful!)

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Bronski Beat Reaction Smalltown Boy Official Video (Powerful!) | Dereck Reacts

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@gilwillia 3 жыл бұрын

They had some bollocks in 1984 to write and perform this. Very different times. Very brave.

@I-serve-you-tea Ай бұрын

True

@hattree 11 күн бұрын

The group were all openly gay, It's basically Jimmy Summerville's (the singer) life.

@seancampbell9896 9 күн бұрын

Very true

@gregorioesparza5778 4 жыл бұрын

I was 14yrs old when this song came out and growing up in a very small town in rural Oklahoma I could personally relate to this song. I was very much aware of my sexuality at the time. The 80's was a difficult time for gay youth. Being at the height of the AIDS epidemic you were easily a target of hate and bigotry. Even if you were just suspected of being gay. I left after graduation and never went back.

@brainstew4you952 2 жыл бұрын

I from Oklahoma and grew up in 80s and all I can say is I'm sorry for what you went through. I get it. I hope your life turned out much happier when you left. I know many of my friends in LGBTQ community who moved for same reason. I keep in touch on social media and not one of them would come back. Much love and best wishes

@dean9235 2 жыл бұрын

I grew up in the UK and I can relate to your comments. I was targeted and bullied for all of my secondary school years for being a feminine male. It was a living hell each and every day. 🌈

@Drezzedtokill1 2 жыл бұрын

True ! People have no idea how hard it was gay youth in 80s , beaten up , pushed around , laughed at , rocks thrown was the norm

@Krampus676 Жыл бұрын

Love and peace Gregorio

@nickhill1884 Жыл бұрын

Like oologah Oklahoma but perhaps smaller

@MrMousley 2 жыл бұрын

Jimmy Somerville isn't just singing a song and telling A story .. he's telling HIS story.

@Saffy-yr8vo Жыл бұрын

Exactly

@scotmax8426 10 ай бұрын

OUR story! spoke for so many at such an important time. thatcher was a bastard.

@KF-cx8bm 9 ай бұрын

I thought Thatcher was the right person to be in charge at that time to drive the UK forward, Britain was a nightmare in the 70,s

@charlesdailly7835 6 ай бұрын

@@KF-cx8bm Thatcher was a c*nt and should never have been near power. She sat back and let thousands of gay men die of AIDS without lifting a finger and then brought out Section 28 which was an attack on the gay community. Britain was a nightmare in the 70's and an even bigger one in the 80's unless you were well off.

@neves71 2 ай бұрын

This is the story of so many of the LGBTQQIA+ people... this story keeps on repeating endless times around the world.

@JackMellor498 4 жыл бұрын

Jimmy Somerville is one of the best voices to ever come out of these islands, his range is impeccable.

@djstangerdude 3 жыл бұрын

And still is!! You should watch newer videos of him!!

@dean9235 3 жыл бұрын

Always loved his falsetto! So different and unique. Amazing.

@manlikecheerio 3 жыл бұрын

agree - his lower notes are if anything more impressive than the high

@zacmumblethunder7466 3 жыл бұрын

@@manlikecheerio I can't stand falsetto voices, counter tenors, etc. Jimmy Sommerville is the only one I can listen to and enjoy. His voice is in a class of it's own, powerful, expressive and totally unique.

@cathyneve830 2 жыл бұрын

He is great but Freddie was one of a kind

@RR64434 4 жыл бұрын

I remember seeing this video on MTV in 1985 when we first got cable TV... it didn’t get played often but as an introverted 14 year old I was drawn to the hypnotic synths and driving beat. I didn’t know the lyrics but it spoke to me on a deep level and I didn’t know why. I finally realized why it did when I came out 5 years later.

@davidyoung7276 4 жыл бұрын

This song is an iconic piece of LGBT history here in the UK. For those of a certain age, this song is loaded with nostalgia and the memories of that time come flooding back within the first two bars of the music. It certainly does stand the test of time and is as relevant today as it was back then. The main riff was used in a club track a few years ago (together with another sample from Bronski Beat's 'Why?' (another great track)). The club track is pretty damn good too! Have just discovered your reactions,and am thoroughly enjoying them! Looking forward to more.....Here's a link to that dance track,for anyone interested..... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oJp0ZN15taimgY0.html

@ruufusdeleon1264 4 жыл бұрын

Being one of those of a certain age myself, I went through this in a small town (hiding crushes and faking "normal"). When I moved to Seattle for college I found and nervously bought this record wondering if the clerk know I was gay because of it or even cared. Difficult period.

@superbatfirenze 4 жыл бұрын

absolutely,bro

@starry2006 4 жыл бұрын

As with Relax though it was also just a great record which was popular just based on music and performance.

@superbatfirenze 4 жыл бұрын

@@starry2006 but it left a meaningful message in the hearts of many ones like me

@WorksopGimp 4 жыл бұрын

Not gay but love this track

@petegtorcan 4 жыл бұрын

“The love that you need will never be found at home.” 👏👏👏💁🏻‍♂️

@carolynjanesutton4932 4 жыл бұрын

So sad.

@ulisessantamaria1647 4 жыл бұрын

OMG, OMG!!! I wasn’t even born, heard it in my teens when I came out. I knew I wasn’t alone. 🏳️‍🌈

@___Angelica 3 жыл бұрын

i've been around a bit and seen some stuff and you are not alone. and also, there are allies out there. find the people that love and support you. sometimes chosen family is better than blood.

@kanervatie 3 жыл бұрын

Came out of what?

@markrobinson3348 3 жыл бұрын

@@kanervatie JERK...

@marlynhutchison4525 3 жыл бұрын

I really hope your family supported you like we did our daughter couldn't be more proud of her plus I got to be in the pride parade bonus

@jerrycote659 4 жыл бұрын

Hard to watch this video since it brings back a lot of painful memories. But in retrospect this song and video was a turning point in my journey of self acceptance at the same time as this song and video was released. Brilliant, powerful and brave statement on Jimmy’s part, I have always loved him, whether it be Bronski Beat, Communards or solo. So glad you chose this Dereck ❤️

@silverstitch28 3 жыл бұрын

I grew up in the 80s and this is my coming out song. I love jimmy Somerville but this song always reminds me of coming out, being chased by a gun, running interstate to start my life. Very heavy emotions.

@violette80 Жыл бұрын

Being chased by a gun?! I just, I don't even have the words. I simply am sincerely sorry. I don't care who you are, NO ONE deserves living in fear and being chased out of the very person you are. I can't listen to this song without being hypnotized and torn at the same time. All my love to you and you and you also ❤️

@colinafobe2152 3 жыл бұрын

being gay or not this song and video must be observed as pure emotion

@davidmonaghan7926 2 жыл бұрын

I was a pudgy, nerdy, artsy boy in a rural New England town. Bullied, beaten up, alienated. Totally straight and I relate to this song on a visceral level. Still brings me to tears. It is by and for gay folks but anyone with empathy and compassion, who has felt alienation and abuse can connect with this beautiful song

@Angelica-xm7ys Ай бұрын

Es gay...pero su talento es lo importante! muy buen tema, la mejor época !! y está de vuelta!! 😁👍

@carolsnook4659 4 жыл бұрын

No matter how many times I hear this song it gives me chills.. Jimmy is so cute and has one of the best voices ever....

@markbaker2826 4 жыл бұрын

Always makes me cry ! check out the film "Pride" about the miners strike in NE England where the LGBT community supported the Miners and put on a concert at The Camden Palace called " Pits & Perverts" and Jimmy Somerville headlined the concert - Great Film !!

@___Angelica 3 жыл бұрын

ooh! will try to check that out. thanks for sharing!

@geoffhaggett3080 3 жыл бұрын

Pride is a great film, well worth seeing. But the miners strike was across the UK not just in NE England, and the film focuses on London’s LGBT community and a Welsh mining community.

@jonnytrueblue8407 3 жыл бұрын

The pit the LGBT group adopted was in the South Wales valleys, but yep, ggrrreat film (apart from some of the Welsh accents ! )👍

@annother3350 3 жыл бұрын

It got me this time. I didn't remember him being beaten up!

@toniroche-simmons2238 3 жыл бұрын

I used to work in the Camden Palace in the 80s! Late 80s. Xx

@brainstew4you952 2 жыл бұрын

He's not just super talented but a genuinely nice guy. I love his energy.

@horsewhale9 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed this Masterpiece from the 80's. It was an anthem for a lot of people.

@judithbaban5150 3 жыл бұрын

I love the final scene when he’s got where he wanted to be and he’s with people who love him. I cry every time I watch this video. Mum’s sometimes feel torn between their husband and their children.

@dimitrasotirakoglou2553 4 жыл бұрын

Iconic song. An expression of bravery and overcoming your fears Thank you

@ramonc1942 4 жыл бұрын

This channel is kinda awesome. Thank you for your humanity....and your empathy....You are a good man. We need more of this these days.

@vad8712 4 жыл бұрын

I remember hearing this song when I was young, watching the video on TV and not really understanding why, but I was TRANSFIXED to the screen, I didn't analyze the lyrics, I didn't really understand what was happening in the video but something deep inside me drew me to this, and I KNEW this was something special. Later on of course I made the connections, but I will never forget that feeling, hearing Jimmy's voice and feeling that this was meant for me.

@watchxfiles 3 жыл бұрын

My song loved it. Shout out to New York WLIR of the 1980's I always related to it when I first heard it in my teens.Love you Jimmy and Bronksi Beat.

@suavehinrg 4 жыл бұрын

This is a song I have never been able to listen to without tearing up. The song was released the same year I was born. The song and the album "Age Of Consent", set the Diamond standard of lyrical depth and strong vocal prowess in the context of post Disco dance-oriented music. Lead singer, Jimmy Somerville kept the strong lyrical depth throughout the majority of his solo recordings.

@ralphdimagiba2879 4 жыл бұрын

This band and their debut album Age Of Consent really changed my life. It helped me accept my sexuality and owned it with my head up. I really identified with this song. The cover of Swedish electro act Emmon is just as impressive. It has the unique distinction of preserving the spirit of the original while updating and dusting it off.

@dinholondres 4 жыл бұрын

This was the song/video I got to know when I was 12 years old and made me want to move to England. It took me another 15 years to come to the UK and This song still captivates me after all this time...

@clconroy100 2 жыл бұрын

He's from Scotland.

@lorrainewillis6364 Жыл бұрын

This song is pure brilliance...his story told so powerfully

@thebeardedseeker5633 3 жыл бұрын

i was 16 when this song came out. it hits me just has hard now as it did then. it also helped give me the courage to leave home for good a year later.

@scotmax8426 10 ай бұрын

3 years it took me. 17... out the door.

@paxvobiscum1792 4 жыл бұрын

I was living in Athens Greece, Hellenikon ABS when this song came out... There was a nightclub in Glyfada, that had dance catwalks and underneath them was a pool of water with water sprays... On the side of the walls, where Alcoves, that people would dance within as well... it was a wild night club... Anyhow, as the only American at this Greek Night Club... when this song would be played, I really got into it, dancing across the catwalks and the like... and at the one part when he sings (at about 59 seconds in your video) I would fall forward off the catwalk and into the pools of water.. then get back onto the catwalk dance floor and continue dancing... the Greeks followed my example and threw themselves as well into the pools :) I even got to meet Jimmy on a few occasions as well too... The 80's... it was a WONDERFUL Time to be a 19yr old!! :)

@jankypop-a-matic58 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, sounds like a pretty rockin' club to lose your mind in! 🥳 🕺💃 🎶 🎹 🎸 💦

@Paul77ozee Жыл бұрын

I’m hetro and l think this is amazing story telling. It always feels good to see him leave with a couple of mates. He would have found acceptance in the cities gay community. The problem with homophobs is they can’t get past the Sex stuff. They don’t think about the love that the 2 people have for each other.

@marcdeacon3021 4 жыл бұрын

His voice is crazy good

@HorrorMetalMaestroRedrusty66 2 жыл бұрын

Bronski Beat was One of the first out Gay groups, their first album was nothing but extreme RISE UP and joyful Gay anthems, Smalltown Boy and Why. Bronski and Jimmy on their own and solo continued with songs like this and I feel Love and Hit That Perfect Beat. They were such a blessing to the Gay community in the 80's and 90's. Out loud and proud and with no apologies Bronski, Jimmy, Communards, Alphaville, New Order and Depeche Mode saved a lot of young Gay and Lesbian lives with their unapologetic and pride inducing music. They were a SUPER positive influence on me and my emotional well being. They were, and still are, Pure Joy.

@idontsignin 4 жыл бұрын

The parents being more upset finding out their son is gay rather than being upset at him being beaten up.

@blairstewart6925 4 жыл бұрын

I was there! This song speaks to my own experience. But even though Bronski Beat is the original, I prefer the version by Paradise Lost.

@enriquesanchez9016 3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately it's very common among conservative people, they have a strange sense of priority.

@jankypop-a-matic58 3 жыл бұрын

@@enriquesanchez9016 Not really....stop with the partisanship divide please. We've had enough of that with this lockdown don't ya think? Ugh!

@enriquesanchez9016 3 жыл бұрын

@@jankypop-a-matic58 Oh please, we all know that conservatives are the ones opposed to gay rights, don't play dumb, you know it's true. It's conservative political parties who are doing everything they can to oppose LGBT rights.

@jankypop-a-matic58 3 жыл бұрын

@@enriquesanchez9016 That's your true colors right there buddy! Your "indoctrinated" true colors rather. Try to think outside of the box for a change. Bad behavior like those parents comes in all colors, fashions and political affiliations. It's not a F'n political thing! Partisan politics is for the MSM brainwashed masses as far as I'm concerned...

@colinmackillop 4 жыл бұрын

God I love this song. Being a gay Scot like Jimmy Somerville who sings this and having loved it when it was released nearly 40 years ago now, I really enjoyed your reaction. Thanks

@theConquerersMama 2 жыл бұрын

I love this song. It is just gorgeous. At 18 I inherited a gay bar. Obviously, I heard this song a lot. I adore the melody. I loathe that the lyrics resonated with so many of the people I knew. I wish I could adopt them all. I have a big table. There is always room here.

@kittenklub1964 4 жыл бұрын

I loved Bronski Beat, even as a 7 yr old girl, I knew they were so different and really changed the face of music in the UK/Ireland. I put "Age Of Consent" on my xmas list and was thrilled to receive it! I'd no idea what age of consent meant and the importance of a new band brave enough to take such a risk with their album title. You should check out "Why?" and their cover/remix of "I Feel Love/Johnny Remember me". Jimmy Sommerville later formed "The Communards" with Richard Coles - another brilliant band. Check out the band "Frankie Goes To Hollywood" - their songs are epic - "Relax", "Two Tribes", "The Power Of Love" - they really shocked ppl back then and Relax was banned on BBC....which just kept it at the No.1 selling single for months - and rightly so!

@sarawww5893 4 жыл бұрын

Still makes me cry. Shows how things where back then 😢

@duncanmccann2715 3 жыл бұрын

Many, many - too many of us went through similar situations in the 80s. This song gave us a realisation that we were not alone. It was an important song, but also happened to be catchy enough that it still appealed to a wider audience. Many memories, not all good, but a great song.

@scotmax8426 10 ай бұрын

great reaction!!! thank you. my boss crawford, in clip salon in barrhead, had jimmy come in just before catching the train from Glasgow to go film this video, he had a mullet, hair like limahl from kajagoogoo, Crawford thought different, and shaved his head!! lol such a bold move, but the switch between the young gay man and the skinheads that were everywhere it seemed, worked brilliantly! well done crawford, and man, thank you jimmy! groundbreaking. (and life saving for many)

@MsSera21 4 жыл бұрын

Ended up here because I was watching the movie 'Pride' and this band are tangentially involved in events portrayed within

@BLITZY261 3 жыл бұрын

Possibly one of the best vocal intro's EVER. ONE WORD.. HYPNOTIC...in every sense, including subject matter of lyric.

@jjhall1963 3 жыл бұрын

The sadness of my youth, and the power of the music of the 80s.

@Tienitrem 4 жыл бұрын

That's one of the million reasons I love the 80s, Videos like this - telling stories. I love this song and this video!

@sydneymeanstreet 3 жыл бұрын

Just gonna say this now, if you enjoy this song you owe it to yourself to listen to the extended version. The lyrics sung over a slow, almost meandering take on the melody that builds until that familiar octave bass bounces in and before you even realise how you got there those Linn Drum snares punch through and off you go. Sublime.

@Nelle-uj3eg 24 күн бұрын

I found this song as a result of the 80's dance challenge and I just love it! The vibe,the beat , all of it!

@saraknight3605 9 ай бұрын

He has such a distinctive falsetto voice

@hahatoldyouso 4 жыл бұрын

YES!!! Such a great song, powerful. There's a video from few years ago of lead singer Jimmy Somerville singing this and he still sounds amazing!

@berlinman5409 4 жыл бұрын

Another great song from the Album "The Age of Consent" by Bronski Beat where you took out Smalltown Boy is the song "Why" - would like you very much to react to....

@AD-im5to 2 ай бұрын

I’m a 2000 kid and the 80s had some good beats. I like how some artiest will integrate into their music . Beautiful song and had a lot of meaning to those who feel like running . Good stuff 🎉

@Ingens_Scherz 3 жыл бұрын

One of the endlessly great things about this song for me has always been the title, "Smalltown Boy". Glasgow - where Jimmy Somerville grew up - is not a small town, it's a big city. Its population in the 80s was a million strong. What the title really means is "Small-minded-town Boy". Well, at least to me. It taught me a heck of a lot, this track, when I was a young kid. And I am thankful for that to this day.

@martinduquette8749 3 жыл бұрын

After 3 big beers, I came out to my dad in 2012. My mom, yes moms knows it. He response ''The family as just terminated''. Since then he has been so nice to me. I wish that to lots of you, me, him, her, everyone who are different but wath is different in those days?

@hermandadams 3 жыл бұрын

The song dates back to the 60/70s and still a an extreamly hard time forthe gay comunity in the uk. i being a straight male 69.year old coal miner and lived through these times i recall the prejudices of the times it was never easy for for familys in hard working class comunities to come to terms with the situation, mostly the only way was a parting of the ways, its a lot better these days i have a gay grand son now and pleased that him and his partner live in a relatively safe time but i still worry for him as the prejudices are still out there

@just_passing_through 7 ай бұрын

I was just coming to terms with my own sexuality when this song came out. It resonated with an entire generation of young men in the same situation. Still does to this day.

@nickharman4584 3 жыл бұрын

This song saved my life as a teenager growing up in the mid-late 80s. One of Bronski Beats other hits “Why” has the opening lyric “Contempt in your eyes As I turn to kiss his lips Broken I lie All my feelings denied Blood on your fist.” Which they sang live on Top of the Pops in 1984! . In case you’re wondering why the Album was called Age of Consent, it was illegal for men to have sex with men under the age of 21. 16 for straights, 21 for gays. Also, Supermode did a great mashup of Smalltown Boy and Why.

@joeespinosa2030 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing artistry. Way ahead of its time. I loved when your jaw dropped. I seriously had the same reaction. Like no way! For such a upbeat song it gets so dark when you realize what he’s saying.

@wearmouth3770 Жыл бұрын

My absolute favourite song, I was absolutely blown away. They were taking a huge risk in the early 80's. Should try "Why"! Makes me proud that we in the UK made this Number 1

@charleshemphill5447 3 жыл бұрын

This song is so sentimental to me and instantly brings me back to that time as if I step through a portal. Back in the 80's and prior if you were gay and you wanted a chance to find love , be accepted and so on you did exactly what the lyrics in this song say. I stood on the platform and took the train into Chicago until I finally ,moved there. It was so amazing to discover a very large gay family that welcomed in each new arrival with love and open arms. Guidance and support. I miss those days from time to time

@kevinwilliams1421 6 ай бұрын

Plus you had the birth of house music

@typeorulz 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for reacting to such a wonderful anthem! It speaks to a lot of people, truly iconic. 🙏

@nickbyrne5871 4 жыл бұрын

The story is very much a part of reality

@unnecessaryapostrophe4047 2 жыл бұрын

This song and music video are very important to a lot of people.

@improvesheffield4824 2 жыл бұрын

This song was in part, a part of the fight back against the government’s Clause 28 which restricted local education authorities to discuss issues around homosexuality. This had a double negative impact because the AIDS epidemic. In other words; how can you solve pertinent issues that adversely affect a particular community if one of your institutions can’t discuss that community?

@higahayato78 3 жыл бұрын

I like this song because it has a serious message but still a good pop song. Wonderful job.

@numerikproductions 3 жыл бұрын

Even if I was a 14 year old and not out, somehow I knew what this song was about and the crying part I was living. A gay anthem that played on dancefloors way beyond it's HIT status...

@rachelbuchan5407 3 жыл бұрын

Best explanation of this song that I've seen.

@museborn7703 4 жыл бұрын

For deceptively cheerful tune. Orchestral maneuvers in the Dark did a stellar job on Enola Gay. The name of the plane that dropped the atomic bomb.

@spacefanatic 4 жыл бұрын

Jimmy Sommerville also sang with the Communards and had some great songs with this band.

@LarryFleetwood8675 3 жыл бұрын

@Marvin Morawski Same here, a brilliant emotional song one of the best ballads of the '80s. Cool video, worth a reaction too.

@thomasfleming692 4 жыл бұрын

I hadn't heard it in years until it was on Euphoria last year. I had to look it up. Love it

@robertwilson3421 2 ай бұрын

grown up, beaten up, lived the video, Love in all my 62 years

@zeroxox777 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful analysis there

@vaeItaja 4 жыл бұрын

Please react to some Ace of Base (All That She Wants, Beautiful Life, Cruel Summer U.S. version or The Sign)!

@anthonyrogers4137 4 жыл бұрын

That was a great holistic review, Dereck 😃👍 Thank you, very enjoyable.

@paulmacionis5366 4 жыл бұрын

Heartfelt and sensitive review - thank you

@blackprimeminister 3 жыл бұрын

It's incredible, just an incredible song - and that video! It seriously helped me understand gay people's struggle, espcially at that time. One of the most important pop songs of all time, in my opinion.

@whynot2644 4 жыл бұрын

I like your choices..... I don't know how old you are but these are the modern classics. NEW SUBSCRIBER . How about Depeche Mode.

@iainweller452 4 жыл бұрын

WHY NOT? Depeche Mode “Enjoy the Silence” is a masterpiece

@whynot2644 4 жыл бұрын

@@iainweller452 Yes it is. There's so many favorites... Strangelove, Behind the Wheel, World through My Eyes....On and On. They are/were being entered into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame this year. Theres a new generation that needs to be exposed and learn about them.

@JulieRichardson 4 жыл бұрын

Adore this song, strikes a chord deep down inside x

@badm0t0rf1nger 4 жыл бұрын

An old friend of mine used to run around London with Jimmy in the early '80s.... & from the tales I've heard, that was a very different life to any young gay man in Scotland during the '80s! I'm glad to say most of the baked-into-pretty-much-every-institution homophobia had dissipated by the late '90s, & Scotland these days does not abide any gay-bashing, I'm happy to report. :)

@kevinwilliams1421 6 ай бұрын

No they have gone too far where a man rape a woman and dress as one and go to a woman’s prison….got to love the SNP

@jenniferwhite8283 Ай бұрын

my dad was 60 and loved this video so much

@ThelemicMagick 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome and iconic song. For some more fun/up-tempo Bronski Beat, you should try 'Hit That Perfect Beat'.

@73whitezz Жыл бұрын

Great reaction to a top top tune from the 80s, a wonderful combination of tune, lyrics & visuals. I have loved this tune since I heard it as a kid in. the 80s. truly great storytelling in a song!

@Saffy-yr8vo Жыл бұрын

Jimmy Somerville literally left his home in Glasgow Scotland with his only belongings in a small bag to search for fame in London. He did it.

@1mcshandy 4 жыл бұрын

Sadly this is also my story. Scotland in the 80s was so gay hating.

@badm0t0rf1nger 4 жыл бұрын

True dat. Amazing how much that dissipated by the late '90s tho. Scotland is shockingly accepting these days, I'm happy to report! :)

@dean9235 3 жыл бұрын

Thatcher didn't help 😣

@PhattSpicer 3 жыл бұрын

It's amazing that nearly 40 years later.. these problems still exist.

@politicallycorrectredskin796 3 жыл бұрын

Most people think sexuality should be private, not something to talk about constantly. All the hate is going the other way.

@saywhat1512 3 жыл бұрын

@@politicallycorrectredskin796 Oh please, when was the last time you heard of an incidence of ‘straight-bashing’? As for people’s attitude to sexuality, well you seem not to have noticed but these days, rightly or wrongly, peeps can’t get enough of hearing about others sexuality. Why do you class LGBT fighting back as ‘hate’?

@sparx9968 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for getting it. Other reviewers have missed that

@davidmaholchic6146 4 жыл бұрын

Bronski Beat pet shop boys erasure all had a profound effect on me great stuff love you

@leslapins7617 3 жыл бұрын

Many so gs of this time are brilliant, deep and sad put 8n a catch music. Same for Smiths, Pet Shop Boys, Tears for Fears, Cure... they were master of talking about pain that goes deep in human souls disguised in dancing songs. ♥️ Brilliant!

@RobertBelcher 4 жыл бұрын

Jimmy Somerville had and still has the voice of an angle.

@gohumberto 3 жыл бұрын

And acute ass?

@davidthomson9747 3 жыл бұрын

What angle 360 degrees

@user-ip3fr1kv4f 8 ай бұрын

I came out around the time of this song. There were many groups during that time period that spoke heavily to an underlying gay audience. Groups like New Order. Yaz, Allison Moyet. Depeche Mode, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Dead Or Alive, and others.

@resireg 4 жыл бұрын

That songs always plays here in some Canadian radio

@MohammedAli-cs4ee 3 жыл бұрын

I was born in 1983 and have been hearing this song since I can remember.. Some great music come out in the 80s... best decade to grow up in! hands down!

@ralfgraebel4257 Жыл бұрын

His voice ist so unique❤❤❤😮😮😮

@NorthernFella 3 жыл бұрын

Great reaction, you completely understood the story and meaning behind the song. This 37 years ago and sadly its still the experience of many LGBT+ young people. I'll suggest for a friend by Jimmy as well. Most of Bronski Beat and The Communards (Jimmys other Groups) has a strong LGBT theme about experiencing the vile and endemic homophobia of the 80s.

@hknulzesnulnegen 2 ай бұрын

For me as a straight christian (not anymore) teen I felt so sorry for him and the video made me so sad. Still an amazing song in every way, goosebumbs! ❤

@richardw4336 4 жыл бұрын

Love the track and your analysis. Bought the album when it first came out and still give it a listen. Would love your take on Alison Moyet, either with Yazoo (Don't Go or Midnight), or solo Is This Love, All Cried Out, This House. Grace Jones 80's albums Warm Leatherette and Nightclubbing have also held up remarkably well.

@Lspacehopper 5 ай бұрын

Jimmy Somerville is such a nice guy. He looks amazing and still sounds amazing ❤

@Abbadonhades 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful song with a strong message. The synths and the melody puts me in a melancholy mood, but in a good way. Difficult to explain really, but what I'm trying to say is that I love this song.

@xanajak 3 жыл бұрын

A masterpiece on every level.

@marlynhutchison4525 3 жыл бұрын

Being the parents of a gay daughter makes us proud and we love her very much also got to March in gay pride bonus

@carlosalenduran4630 Ай бұрын

Bronski beat and the communards there are amazing and Jimmy Somerville work it's really brilliant too he's a great vocalist

@stephendavidallen 4 жыл бұрын

Great reaction, and depth and insight, to an amazing song.

@LeNaSmileyStar 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best songs of the mid 80'ies

@wrightgregson9761 3 жыл бұрын

back when this first came out, i loved the sound and the beat etc, but i had no idea what the story was until i listened to it a year of two ago on youtube. such an important song, esp from that era.

@mikaelhultberg9543 4 жыл бұрын

Songs that tell stories are the best. If you want to hear more story songs you should react to Dolly Parton singing Coat of Many Colors, or I Will Always Love You (the one that Whitney Houston made famous 18 years later).

@RobDucharme 2 жыл бұрын

I remember APPRECIATING this song for the first time probably 10-15 years ago at New City Suburburbs in Edmonton AB. Polluted with vodka in a really gay-friendly environment (I'm straight, but everyone is the same to me), it was an amazing atmosphere and I felt like there was more to the song than just being a cool 80's track. I knew it wasn't new to me, but that night really laid it out in plain sight.

@dmercier43 3 жыл бұрын

New subscriber here , glad to find your channel , love your reactions , open to world music , love people comments , working with the music business for over 32 years , always looking for new talents , tend to forget the real talents we had and still have ! Jimmy Somerville is one of my favourite of all time! I am checking all your videos and so far approve your selections !

@___Angelica 3 жыл бұрын

in the clubs that i went to and at the house. this song was the shit about 35 years ago. and it has held up well unbelievably well. great vocals. great music. great video. and just as heartbreakingly relevant today as it was then.