Jimmy Somerville - Smalltown Boy (Live in Berlin, 2019)
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- Jimmy Somerville & band performing ‘Smalltown Boy‘ live at the Wuhlheide Open Air in June 2019.
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I am 54 years old... I can only say... I had the honor and privilege of listening and growing up with the music of the 80s. That time, that music is unrepeatable.
Snap - I'm 55 this year and likewise thoroughly enjoyed the 80's music, makes me feel old now watching them
Me 2, 55 years old!
56. The 80's will never be beat as far as music goes.
I'm 53. I didn't listen to this song when I was young, but holy cow, I had no idea what I was missing! I've been listening to it for two years now. There is nothing better. And, the video for this song, in my opinion, is the very best video that has ever been made.
Ditto!
I feel sorry for my grandkids they will never realize how incredible the 70s and 80s were.
I was born in 89 and I feel like I missed the party
They will literally have access to every song and album from those decades, what are you on about?
@@Mayonnaisesucks730 don’t be so dense…. he’s not just talking about the music. It was definitely a time to be alive.
@@bradycintron7819 the irony of you calling anyone else dense while pretending those decades were magically happier and safer to live in, like there weren’t also horrendous things going on. Your dementia fuels your nostalgia, all this is is revisionist history. Go take your pills.
I'm a 2010s kid (almost, born in 2008) and I grew up listening to this music because of my mum, still listen to alot of it because it just sounds awesome
Great tune.......great voice,......I'm 60, and remember when MTV was born....(1981),.....I still have their vid in my head from back in the day.....!!
Yeah me too,,,,
This song hasnt aged and neither has its singer. Top notch.
His voice definitely have. My ears 😭
@@martinbean Er ist 58 Jahre alt in 2019. How is your performance at this age?
@@nickklager1638 Dunno. Ask me again in a quarter of a century’s time…
Io la adoro
@@martinbeanhe sounds the same
The 80's was a special decade for music.
Hahaha…..too meny gay Bands
It was the best
@@Bbcatch Big bad Bob.
REMEMBER Kids in America
I left home as a teenager heading to London on the train with this playing on my Walkman-and it's never left my memory..Classic.
Wow, talk about living the song!
I watched the video, many times ,even though my sons don’t talk to me sometimes I never would kick them out of house
wow powerful
Things that didn't happen 124643
Liar
TELL ME WHY can he in this age, sing so clear and controled, respect for Mr. Somerville - lovely song!!
Because Jimmy is quality and quality stands the test of time 🥰
Those from the UK are something else. Rob Halford is the same way. He can still hit his music from the 1970's
Agree ! RESPECT is the perfect word for him 👍❤️🤩👏
Perhaps the answer are in the hormones, like the case of the ancien "castrato".
lol!@@manuelcvaz
Im 56 now and the 80s was the best years of my life. 😃 Bring back the 80s 👍
😊👌согласна❤
I am sorry, but there hasn't been another decade of music that has even come close to the eighties. Truly amazing
Yep no kidding age of consent what an album or Cassette back then still rocks today tc stay safe
dance music was the BEST then! todays so called "singers" can't carry a tune without auto tune ,fireworks,and dancers to hide them
so true ...................chite today
What are you sorry about dude opinions are like assholes we all have one don't we!
Don't be sorry just fact
38 years , this song is as haunting , emotional and touching as the first time I heard it , and still get tears in my eyes every time , such an anthem for anyone feeling the torture of simply being born outside the world everyone else created. one love.
I hadn’t heard this in many yrs and it made me cry. I feel so alone in this world
@@joannebogart7495 your not alone, life has so many struggles, chin up and sun will come your way xx
I'm having exactly that reaction now - for the millionth time - and everything you say is so spot on.
Beautifully said.
I am sorry to read you feel alone, but you don't have to feel alone. You truly csn change such feeling.
40 years have passed since this song released and I still get chills from that angel voice in 2024 ... I am so glad I grew up in that era of music
I was right there with you …
What a voice, nothing's changed...hauntingly beautiful. Jimmy's so dang handsome ❤
Yeah he’s lovely, if you’re into aliens, from outer space 👽
That synth line is pure gold and pure nostalgia!! I miss the 80’s
Me too. Miss the 80s like crazy. Best of times 💓
@@wendyc1658 💜💜💜🎹🎹🎹
I miss it
❤
Hello It'S very NICE
I remember hearing this for the very first time in 1984 blaring out of a speakers outside a bar in Ibiza as I was walking by. It made me stop. I had to find out who it was as I had never heard anything like it before..It still makes me stop when I hear it even today..38 years on. What a song , what a voice, unique in the music world. The one , the only, Jimmy Somerville.
Yeah it's cracker. Nice comment btw
How was Ibiza in the 80s?
I am a straight 53 year old man....... This song means a lot to me and helped me a lot growing up xxxxxxxxxx and I love how Jimmys voice has developed, pure beauty xxxxx
Probably the most evocative and melancholic intro ever composed.
Twenty notes that defined a generation.
Dude still got pipes. Worth bearing in mind that when he came out and proud it was to a much more prejudiced world where it might have killed his career. He's not only got pipes, he's got stones!
Big brass one's mate, I'm 52 & remember hearing this for the first time, it's still beautiful & amazing, Rj in Oz
Completely mate! An enduring Legend!
Couldn’t agree more ❤
Wonder if he'd be willing to bring Richard Coles back into the fold now that he has renounced his collar.
Musica de verdad inolvidable...
What a voice. He still has the range. Brilliant band.
Kocham cieeeeę muzyka wow od zawsze na zawsze❤
Ma power daje radę Bosko spiewa
Hahaha too much gay voice, non per me
Straight but bullied kid. The Age Of Consent album helped me finally face my bullies and man up. Jimmy and Bronski Beat drummed a drum. I heard it.
Such a great moving song. Still so good 40 years later. One of my all time favourite. And Jimmy still rocking, what a fantastic singer.
Had the pleasure of meeting him once, a head smaller then me, but for me… the greatest artist ever. He literally saved my life as a teenager. ♥️
Thanks for being a fan and linking to my page & music, God bless you 🤗😘
Awe that is lovely keep going strong.
Great Love ❤️ God bless you Jimmy!!!
Am always glad to receive positive comments from my lovely fans 🤍🖤 it's absolutely my pleasure bringing sweet melody to you. May God bless you awesomely 🙏
I hope you have fun listening to this music 🎧❣️. Have you been to any of my concert?
Literally ? What happened ?
I lost my eldest son and grandson. I then lost my dad. Recently I lost my husband. I feel so sad and alone. Then I came upon this song. Brought back so many memories of my younger days and how I felt when I first heard it all those years ago. It still brings tears to my eyes. Life can be an absolute bummer sometimes. I'm so happy to see Jimmy still singing and going strong. What an amazing voice and what an incredible life he has lead. Small-town Boy gives me the strength I need to carry on when I think all hope is gone. I can listen to it over and over again.....love this man ❤❤❤❤❤
my English is not so good. I wish you all the best from my heart.
@@johanvdend Many thanks ❤❤❤❤❤
Дай вам бог сил!
Обнимаю вас и даю свои силы.
Stay strong 💚 if you would like I can make you a playlist of songs like this from that era
@@TheSadSpeaker you are very kind. I've actually done this but am extremely grateful to you for your offer. Sometimes I feel so low I suppose like many others who have lost someone they love. It was our 21st wedding anniversary on the day he had a heart attack. He truly was my everything and knowing that there are lovely people in this world like yourself gives me the strength to make it through another day without him. Sending you a big hug and ❤
He should be revered for his incredible voice a lot more by the masses. What a song and vocals!
Agree!!
This song sounds modern in 2022. So beautiful
2024
classics never age
Never seen a man put so much heart, soul and balls into a live performance! Seen plenty of artists just passing through and plugging the new album, tour etc. Jimmy sings from his heart, that's how he touches yours, guy still leaves me breathless! 🤠
Well said!!
Just wow, how a song can relight so much nostalgia is amazing, growing up surround by bands like this sure makes me miss the 80s so much, recording the charts to a cassette and rewinding it by spinning it around on a pen because the rewind button had broken, and often pulling yards of tape out, kids these days will never know the struggle, i just can't listen to the sh!t that's in the charts now a day's. God bless ya Jimmy.
@GARETH TAYLOR I can't even remember the last time I knew what was number one.
@@zacmumblethunder7466 I can't remember the last time I cared. Mostly crap around today.
Shite music today, yes, they cant even write their own shite either.
Same Andrew 👍❤
In the 80s, they didn't have autotune, that's why they sound divine live! The voice as on a record! 😍
When he was younger he looked like an old man, now he’s older he looks like a young boy, he was literally born 40yrs old and has remained that way. My grandmother was obsessed with him, she’d scream in delight when he appeared on tv
Zeitlos ❤
GOD gives give\\\\\\\\s to those who are pure in spirit and Do good
This guy is young at heart, he will never grow old. I could see him at 100 years old and still performing.
So 100 is not old?
zimmer frame away, zimmer frame away, zimmer frame away. Joking aside, agree with the sentiment of your comment. An amazing song that I had no chance of understanding the meaning of aged 13, and still popular 35 yrs on as in this video
That voice is timeless.
Dave Henderson. 😘❤️👍
Умер наш кумир😥😣
This song still gives me goosebumps, the song was when I was at my lowest, my father imprisoned I had a fight with my mother and she kicked me out of the house, I was 17 and became a man when I should’ve just been in a loving family.
IM so sorry to hear that
Yet you are still here brother ☮️
😘👋
I’m 58 ,so 80s was my era ,,I bought this song ,then album ,,,I was there ,,,fantastic music ,fashion ,attitude………lost now ,,,,,,so sad
Goosebumps…his voice remains same…so freaking talented!
It's amazing that he can still sing in such a high voice, this really sounds just like it did back in the 80s.
Jimmy rules
It's called falsetto.
The bee gee's and brian wilson also sing like it.
@@Thiborfirenz Thank you, clown.
far more confident - finally.
@@xlerosx it comes with age, experience and the conquering of life's issues.
Deep respect for Jimmy Somerville, still one of my all time favourites, never to forget!
I am 67 and love it , 70s 80s was the best!!
This is still an absolute belter of a tune. It has never aged and will sound good in another 38 years time.
Wow,what a fantastic performance!Even if after so many years,he's still a great singer!
Gonna reply, hey you gay Guy's, you're not the only type of person that loves jimmy . - is that clear!!!!!
@@karenkeck4586 OMG, really a 'Karen'
Im a 53 year old hairy arsed trucker. This one of my favourite songs.
Nah…this one of Britain’s favourite songs.
Hairy arsed trucker ??? Expect a call from Jimmy!
He has a fantastic voice would of loved to have seen him live
80s music what era and joy to be alive
Go on Jimmy. You make us Scottish proud. As you have done for the past 27 year or so. Truly unique.
he is a Londoner..I know cos my sister shared a flat with him in Peckham
@@mikemason7229 Hey Mike, that´s amazing!
Does she remember too how he was as a person?
In Catalunya we are also proud of him.
@@mikemason7229 Wheres his brogue Glasgow accent from then...Hackney?...he lived in Glasgow after he became famous..
@@mikemason7229 he was born in glasgow u plonker
Sinto um cara privilegiado por ter um belo gosto musical. Que vibe dahora que essa música transmite
concordo plenamente
e pensar que essa musica é sobre ele soltar a franga pros avos e eles não aceitar que ele gosta de de um chibata , isso na cidade aonde ele viveu rsrsrs mais canta muito |!
Nothing can replace 80s music
As a gay man, the same age as Jimmy, his music has been the soundtrack to my life and I am thankful for it.
He's saved many lives of younger people borne gay who couldn't see any future for themselves. Teen suicide among LGBT was always triple that of straight kids. Men like Johnny and Morrissey helped open many eyes to hope.
The 12 inch version of Small town boy is still my favourite along with the 12 inch of I feel love by Bronski Beat.
This song still gives me chills after all these years
Always
Impresionante Jimmy!!...con 63 años y canta igual que en sus años jóvenes de los 80's...y sin ayudas electrónicas ni nada....mis respetos 👏👏👏👏❤️
un grande definitivamente
le quedan mejor las canciones que las originales
Wow, he looks and sounds amazing. Love this man
Ja, me too
The 80’s were different! I was young and we grew up fast but I feel blessed to have experience it.
what more can you say but stand there with an open mouth .. he's still got it and hits every note with perfection :)
Those of us who have been through so many hard times will find this song very emotional...and his singing live is Amazing. I wish I could see the video but tears..so much 😢
I cannot agree more. It's true, it's moving and very emotional for me....sooo touching! I admire him singing at his age so very well! Only LOVE!
Przeglądając CZcams przypomniałam sobie tę piosenkę, miałam 20 lat jak była jej premiera. Wtedy mieszkałam w Polsce a teraz w Niemczech.
To wykonanie z Berlina jest świetne, jak wtedy w 84 roku.
Pozdrawiam wszystkich po 50-ce, tych przed też.
Świetna piosenka 😊
Kojarzy mi się z dzieciństwem....😀
jestem dobrze po 50 , ale kocham te klimaty
jak wiele innych z tej epoki
I love this song the 80s were fantastic times for music i wish i could go back to those amazing times again i was in my 20s back than i use to love going out to night clubs dancing to this brilliant music of the 80s 🌃💃🕺🎵🎶🎼
I grew up with 80's music..such happy times and unforgettable music..Ireland salutes the 80's
I ain’t so tuff , this song always makes me cry because I’m brought into the world of this person looking through this persons eyes
The same Moves, the same Voice and amazing Memorys flows, Legend.
His falsetto is brilliant for a man in his 50's
Brillante y calidad a pesar de los años
He's not in his 50's
@@leroyrosenior4300 he was when it was recorded. Turned 60 this year
Faaaaalllsetooo brother heck yeaaaa
Lol
Great live version. Love this. Reminds me of my childhood when this was played on radio. 25 years later it still rocks.
So gooddd !!!
I was a small town boy back in 84. Aged 16. Best years of my life hands down. ✌️😇
the falsetto he does in his song is wonderful... A master !!! you´re a genius Jimmy Somerville ! Congratulations
My god this is amazing! Still sounds as fresh as the day it was released !! Go jimmy !!!
Wow - Jimmy still looks great and sounds amazing... What a classic song - An anthem for so many like me who had to get away from that small town - Inspirational music that gave us all meaning.
Best decade ever for music
Jimmy is "THE BEST" love his music and passion. Greetings from Australia 👋😄🦘
are you gay?
Vivi intensamente a década de 80. E essa belíssima música fez parte da minha geração. Uma obra de arte! 😎👍
Arrisco a dizer que essa época foi o melhor da música em geral, pelo menos até hj não consegui sentir a mesma energia que os anos 80 proporcionava. ❤
@@leandro-7 sou dessa época agora,mais ouvindo músicas dos anos 80 e 90 tenho que dizer qui essa foi a melhor época das músicas
I was around 14 or 15 when this came out. I wasn’t out to myself or anyone, but I was bullied nonstop at school and abused at home. I knew I had to run away, but back then in the 1980’s things were so different & I didn’t know of any resources or places to help (especially if you were Black like me). I identified with the song and original video so much - of being assaulted and then blamed for it, of being given a few quid instead of a hug. It’s almost 30 years since I finally ran away & I’m out as bi and nonbinary now, but this song will always resonate with my life. Thank you, Jimmy for this tune.
Que pocos comentarios en español de este gran artista con un registro vocal que es un sello único gran registro amo este tema por su letra... Desde CONCEPCIÓN. CHILE by OSOMIX.
Estaba buscando un comentario en español. Buen tema te lleva al cielo pocos entenderán
@@edwarfernandezparedes8530 lo adoro desde que era el vocalista de Bronski Beat, después The Communards y por último en solitario. Esta canción, precisamente, creo que nos marcó a muchos en nuestra adolescencia y primera juventud durante los años 80.
😢 No tuve la oportunidad de disfrutar esta música en sus buenos momentos ya que soy del 96.
Me da un poco de nostalgia ya que quisiera podido estar en ese momento y sentir la música, bailarla, llorar y sonreír por que es lo que provoca esta canción.
Ahora ya no es igual, me gusta la música actual pero no se disfruta, no se siente, no llena.
Y es difícil encontrar personas con las que te puedas identificar, me hace sentir solo en este mundo jeje 😅
Qué grande! En plena forma.
y le sale mejor la voz que la rola original
I forgot about this music.... What a masterpieace.
Great to see Jimmy still performing. Tears of joy flowed all through this song. So lucky I experienced and enjoyed the 1980's. Brilliant.
It's like where we are now we all should have made an effort to see the 80s groups live.
Oh his voice is so utterly beautiful like an angel, never heard nothing so pure. Fantastic, still brings me to tears.
It’s a little croaky here. I suggest listening to the 1984 Original. Pitch perfect
@@LdeeW I can see you want it appreciated to the full level, but honestly I loved that, and the 1984 one too, but he's still got it in spades, thanks for the recommendation though. Cheers.
@@LdeeW This sounds WAY better.
J'adore cette version, il vieillit bien et avec le temps il se bonifie. Une grande émotion pour moi. Merci d'avoir ce talent Jimmy 😘
Memories of escaping to London from a rural community, early 20s, pink hair, rara skirt, leg warmers, DMs. Freedom, parties, new friends, new experiences.
This master piece is for ever and ever.
The voice, the Artist, The Legend. All of the songs are still sought or at least appreciated by those who know what music 🎶 is
This brings back so many memories from the eighties that I could cry. Jimmy is an icon from that era and is still wonderful. Thank you Jimmy for all you have given us ♥️
Such an amazing voice,.I came here after looking for Jimmy's songs my dad loved your music , but sadly 6 months today he grew his angel wings 💔 😢
💔 Death is always a tuff one. Especially for those left behind. 💔
@@mikef072000 most definitely
Chin up, keep smiling, remember the good times x
Am always glad to receive positive comments from my lovely fans 🤍🖤 it's absolutely my pleasure bringing sweet melody to you. May God bless you awesomely 🙏
I hope you have fun listening to this music 🎧❣️. Have you been to any of my concert?
@Jimmy Somerville I wish I could I don't have transport but maybe my dream will come true one day ❤️💯
80's are time out of history, something else. Must have been something in the air...
Definitely one of the gratest songs of 80's. Really unforgettable.
In the 80's i was a long haired, hetrosexual biker listening to heavy metal and i heard this on the radio and bought the LP. I played it to death purely because of Jmmy's voice and the emotion in every song. I think i was 17'ish then.....i'm now 56 and still love rock music but this guy still hits you 40 years on.
The scene where his dad gave him "go-away" money will always be with this song.
Also the mum crying and sniffing shyly!!
Yeah
Probably one of the most phenomenal male voices ever. No words just absolute brilliance, thank you for some wonderful writing and songs!
I’m 46 years old. This song was played just before closing time at every goth club I went to. I always associate it now with the party being over. Should put this on my funeral playlist! So beautiful.
Amazing. He can still hit those high notes without struggling. Legend
Never lost it, Jimmy has always had that fantastic voice!!!!
Jimmy Somerville (the Bronski Beat singer) is in his 60s by now; but this song still taps the emotions. And his voice still sounds solid.
Has Jimmy ever aged? Not only looks young but he also hits every note as he used to do in the 80s!!!!
He is georgious, only betters with the age like wine
Born in june 1961
What a voice/performer - need more of Jimmy back in his hometown
Am always glad to receive positive comments from my lovely fans 🤍🖤 it's absolutely my pleasure bringing sweet melody to you. May God bless you awesomely 🙏
I hope you have fun listening to this music 🎧❣️. Have you been to any of my concert???
Absolutely a most amazing song. 🩷❤️🧡💛🩵 I love Jimmy Somerville. Thank you Jimmy for all that you have brought to us. ✨❤️
This is what made us...UK
Im a stait guy in 2024 and still love listening to this .
Because its bloody good.
His voice is absolutely amazing after all these years! I hope I can see him sing live somewhere in the after-Covid...
This song was played at the funeral from my unlce. Unbeleavable voice 🙏
Bei den Song wird man gleich in seine Jugend versetzt 🙌❤ Danke Jimmy für die schöne Erinnerung und für den Song.🫶😇👼
This music is timeless...can be heard in every generation
He's voice is so soulful...
After all these years and the man can still sing! Amazing👏👏👏
I am neither gay nor communist, but I consider this song to be one of the greatest and most courageous songs of the last century!
same here amazing song . means so much .
What does being communist have to do with anything?
And yet those two factors contributed so significantly to the amazing artist that he is
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Sounds like something a communist would say
Still so amazing. His voice even seems to have become better. He is one of the artists who will always be remembered, love him.
hi Jimmy, this song is still powerful in 2022. Happy to see you again live performance in this video. I'm your fans of Bronski Beat since 80's. Warmest regards from Indonesia.
Una cancion que me hace constriñirme en una profunda noatalgia y recordar con esos sonidos indiscutibles aquellas doradas epocas de los años 80s, mis años de oro......
Обожаю Джимми Самервилля! Какой голос! 🥰😍🤩
да чудик прикольный
Nearly 40 years from the original and he still brings the OG vibes
wish I lived the 80’s🖤
Such an iconic song from a wee guy from Glasgow with a special...unique voice.
The song invokes so many good feelings and memories from yonder years.
Can still chant in his twilight years as well...good on ye Jimmy.