I’m 71 now and was completely in love with PJ with his bow in his pony tail, frilly shirt and black leather trousers, does anyone remember the famous split trousers!
I first heard this recording whilst staying at a caravan park in Woolacombe, I think I was around 13 then, so that would be 1965, I was blown away by it. When I saw what he looked like, I fell in love a little. I had the great privilege of seeing him live at a little club in West Bromwich called the Steering Wheel. Wow that was around 1975, I will never, ever forget that. I listen to him now and am arranging the music for my funeral. Maria and Somewhere will figure in it and maybe this too, who knows. Thanks Jimmy for the music, thanks a lot. x
When this guy was off the booze he was second only to Elvis absolutely brilliant voice i was lucky enough to see him in a dingy working men's club singing to backing tapes he was sober and on form he absolutely tore the place apart the audience wouldn't let him go i was only young and that was my first encounter with real talent left a big impression
A wonderful voice - combined with exceptional good looks -what more could you want? He gave both to us in spades in the 60's and yet they chose to block this talent in a variety of shameful ways.
He was too freaking sexy hot for those times. That’s why they blocked him. I say give me more give me more 💕 I could only put the cameras from the waist up, unbelievable.
Great old video of a fabulous performance. A truly original talent. To think his career was derailed over a wardrobe malfunction - nothing short of tragic.
Maybe, before it is too late, P.J. will be revered as one of the most extraordinarily talented and charismatic singers of our time - despite the efforts of the 60/70's media controlled establishment to destroy him.
I loved that guy, and I remember this video,we didn't have colour TV in the early 60's.I bought tickets to see him in Hull,but unfortunately,he had split his trousers at another venue,so they cancelled him,and brought on Tom Jones,I wasn't having that,so I went and got my money back,and went home in tears,I think that was the beginning of the end of his career.what a shame,and just look how some acts present themselves on stage and TV.I still love you PJ,and still play your record.
Never liked Tom Jones as he ruined my night by appearing at Stockton Globe theatre instead of P J !. Finally saw him years later when he was an old man! Still had the magic then.
You intoxicate,my extra sensory, feelings,.transport me way back, not quite a teen,.hmm! ..junior Ballroom dancer,.I could relate to the orchestra,.your style, never altered in...my answer to, "name your favourite singer? AHHHR! ..James Marcus...(you made me,..Feel! ..A.G.A.I.N. !
Just checked out this song after reading Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin fame had played guitar on this track. Interesting the first time Led Zeppelin was recorded was on Proby's 1969 album Three Week Hero after John Paul Jones had been booked for session work and brought guys along to work on record. PJ had a great voice.
Jim liked the British accent and he deliberately spoke and sang with one at times - his bit of fun with us Brits. He was so versatile and could sing in several styles often paying homage to friends like Gene Pitney - it backfired though as the press called him a side show 'mimic' - they never understood him (or chose not to). Artistes like Eric Clapton and Jools Holland do this all the time now on TV and they are praised for bringing the original artiste to a new audience... how times change.
a wonderful original artist with a superb song. 20 years later Scotland's own Maggie Bell & B.A. Robertson covered it in a raucous appearance on BBC's Top Of The Pops
Una de las mejores canciones de Proby,al menos para mi,yo que lei el libro de Nik Cohn muy joven,luego escribi bajo su influjo,adoro a Proby,como hacia el excelente escritor pop irlandés Cohn
cindy little well it wasn't really an incident, they were tight, they split a little during the performance and Jim ragged them open a bit more to wind up the crowd - spur of the moment, but not exactly lewd as it was made out to be. Truth be told there were several on the British music scene who felt threatened by his chart success - Tom Jones management being one of them. The press were prodded out of the bar and they stitched him up. By today's standards he was a Prince.
@@annewilson4404 according to Jim ( I have met him on several occasions as my dad was a promoter) - he did it a few times before the major press incident, but then he can tell a story. Like the one about chasing Dean Martin's daughter down the street with a gun after an argument (which he got arrested for. Deano caught up with him and threatened to have him killed by his mob friends). He has certainly lived a life.
so this is p. j. proby? I have a book from 1969 about the history of rock that devotes an entire chapter to proby but i'd never heard of him. is jimmy proby any relation? very interesting and thanks for the video.
His real name was James Marcus Smith. When his mother came over to the UK to see hi in the early days, she caused some confusion by calling "P J" "Jimbo".
He should have had a band together. More rocking tunes and less show tunes and oldies. Trouser splitting was a great gimmick but it hurt too. Led Zeppelin as his backing band maybe...
I’m 71 now and was completely in love with PJ with his bow in his pony tail, frilly shirt and black leather trousers, does anyone remember the famous split trousers!
Fantastic.
Love this!!
What a vocal range P.J. had! Listen to this song & then listen to "Somewhere"...almost sounds like 2 different singers. Incredible!
I first heard this recording whilst staying at a caravan park in Woolacombe, I think I was around 13 then, so that would be 1965, I was blown away by it. When I saw what he looked like, I fell in love a little. I had the great privilege of seeing him live at a little club in West Bromwich called the Steering Wheel. Wow that was around 1975, I will never, ever forget that. I listen to him now and am arranging the music for my funeral. Maria and Somewhere will figure in it and maybe this too, who knows. Thanks Jimmy for the music, thanks a lot. x
After all these years my heart still flutters, holy mackerel 💕💕💋💋💋💋💋Goosebumps!!!!
My wife saw him in England......the only time she was silent......she’s loved him since she was 4
Unforgettable,no one could do it better
I remember him. He rocked. This is a great tune and a great band.
When this guy was off the booze he was second only to Elvis absolutely brilliant voice i was lucky enough to see him in a dingy working men's club singing to backing tapes he was sober and on form he absolutely tore the place apart the audience wouldn't let him go i was only young and that was my first encounter with real talent left a big impression
Have loved him for 55years still do will always rumours not true amazing talent.
I liked him better than or equal to Elvis.
i loved this song, played it all the time. great hearing it again
A wonderful voice - combined with exceptional good looks -what more could you want?
He gave both to us in spades in the 60's and yet they chose to block this talent in a variety of shameful ways.
Gorgeous man
He was too freaking sexy hot for those times. That’s why they blocked him. I say give me more give me more 💕 I could only put the cameras from the waist up, unbelievable.
Darn, Just the sexiest Good voice in those days, amazing .
Great old video of a fabulous performance. A truly original talent. To think his career was derailed over a wardrobe malfunction - nothing short of tragic.
What was the wardrobe malfunction? I'm not familiar with that story.
He is great he had a lovely voice ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Still has a great voice at 80, saw him on Saturday, still a true showman.
myb listen 2 a few of his albums
Lord have mercy he still heats me up💋💋💋
How versatile you voice is x
Funny going back I always wonted to look like him with his hair tide back with a black ribbing, and yes I loved this song Hold me!! who remembers him?
i do, i met him back stage and he was and thought he was fab
Maybe, before it is too late, P.J. will be revered as one of the most extraordinarily talented and charismatic singers of our time - despite the efforts of the 60/70's media controlled establishment to destroy him.
An amazing voice and sexy man. I was 15 when he appeared on the music scene and loved him. can sing ballads and songs like this.
I loved that guy, and I remember this video,we didn't have colour TV in the early 60's.I bought tickets to see him in Hull,but unfortunately,he had split his trousers at another venue,so they cancelled him,and brought on Tom Jones,I wasn't having that,so I went and got my money back,and went home in tears,I think that was the beginning of the end of his career.what a shame,and just look how some acts present themselves on stage and TV.I still love you PJ,and still play your record.
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Nice comment! Just think....some of those young birds dancing behind him will be using zimmer-frames now....oh, time!
The same happened to me in Hull. Mary Whitehouse had a lot to answer for.
he had a better voice than elvis, his split trousers didnt help his career though _ bad management
Never liked Tom Jones as he ruined my night by appearing at Stockton Globe theatre instead of P J !. Finally saw him years later when he was an old man! Still had the magic then.
A real talent
Beautiful singer 💘
You intoxicate,my extra sensory, feelings,.transport me way back, not quite a teen,.hmm! ..junior Ballroom dancer,.I could relate to the orchestra,.your style, never altered in...my answer to, "name your favourite singer? AHHHR! ..James Marcus...(you made me,..Feel! ..A.G.A.I.N. !
Pj proby had the right stuff to make it especially back then i always wondered why he didnt make it bigger but now we know
I luv it! Thank you.Great voice.
Just checked out this song after reading Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin fame had played guitar on this track. Interesting the first time Led Zeppelin was recorded was on Proby's 1969 album Three Week Hero after John Paul Jones had been booked for session work and brought guys along to work on record. PJ had a great voice.
Love this ❤️🌻🌹💕
I always adored this song since I was 13... so sexy P.J. funny at the time, I thought he was British lol
Jim liked the British accent and he deliberately spoke and sang with one at times - his bit of fun with us Brits. He was so versatile and could sing in several styles often paying homage to friends like Gene Pitney - it backfired though as the press called him a side show 'mimic' - they never understood him (or chose not to). Artistes like Eric Clapton and Jools Holland do this all the time now on TV and they are praised for bringing the original artiste to a new audience... how times change.
the harmonica does sound very British beat group
My dreamboat when I was 15. Now 72. 🌹
One voice.James Marcus Smith.memories.
Fantastic
a wonderful original artist with a superb song. 20 years later Scotland's own Maggie Bell & B.A. Robertson covered it in a
raucous appearance on BBC's Top Of The Pops
He's so darn cute!!!
Great singer. Wonderful Medieval television. Girls dance routine wouldn't knock your eye out,
Love this song
The first record I ever brought.
u must b old just like me / had all his albums down 2 just 2 ye don't know where they went either im gutted
Me to I'm now 67 but it still takes me to heaven
then u would b looking at led zeppelin ( heaven )
One of the best
Meine Jugend im big Apple in München, super!!!
Great
Brill
Una de las mejores canciones de Proby,al menos para mi,yo que lei el libro de Nik Cohn muy joven,luego escribi bajo su influjo,adoro a Proby,como hacia el excelente escritor pop irlandés Cohn
OMG what a sexy man he was an still is, such a voice he sure had the girls hooked, that pony tail did it for me
PJ , What a voice, so underated,, he's carear in tatters oweing to the trousers insident such a shame
cindy little well it wasn't really an incident, they were tight, they split a little during the performance and Jim ragged them open a bit more to wind up the crowd - spur of the moment, but not exactly lewd as it was made out to be. Truth be told there were several on the British music scene who felt threatened by his chart success - Tom Jones management being one of them. The press were prodded out of the bar and they stitched him up. By today's standards he was a Prince.
@@Spartanm333 I was there when he ripped his jeans
@@annewilson4404 according to Jim ( I have met him on several occasions as my dad was a promoter) - he did it a few times before the major press incident, but then he can tell a story. Like the one about chasing Dean Martin's daughter down the street with a gun after an argument (which he got arrested for. Deano caught up with him and threatened to have him killed by his mob friends). He has certainly lived a life.
remembering THE 5COUNTS at the C.Y.C. hall douglas arizona aaahhhh....
my very good friend elsie fav song..
3 de diciembre del 2019 y seguimos escuchando buena música.
Beatles manager Brian Epstein also ma managed him and The Beatles wrote songs for him and even thought he could have done No Reply!
"the voice"
torn trousers and all great beat
Jimmy Powell played harmonica on this record for proby, rip jimmy May 13 2016.
Jimmy Page Played Guitar ..
I saw him on Ready Steady Go-he was big in England
Remember when TJ asked you politely to mind when you close the car door?
Pj slammed the door and the window cracked.
You're ok.
👌
1:25 Best part.
Focus con Proby
Hmm yummy
so this is p. j. proby? I have a book from 1969 about the history of rock that devotes an entire chapter to proby but i'd never heard of him. is jimmy proby any relation? very interesting and thanks for the video.
His real name was James Marcus Smith. When his mother came over to the UK to see hi in the early days, she caused some confusion by calling "P J" "Jimbo".
He should have had a band together. More rocking tunes and less show tunes and oldies. Trouser splitting was a great gimmick but it hurt too. Led Zeppelin as his backing band maybe...
He had a brilliant voice Mary Whitehouse ruined his career he could of gone far
Fantastic!!!
26 dislikes What???
He could have been a legend....if only he had a brain
Horrible record and his voice is totally annoying!
Your a tosser probly a Justin bilber fan
Sorry to say but you must want your ears washing out.