Culture Club Reaction Black Money (WOW! WASN'T EXPECTING THIS!) | Empress Reacts to 80s Pop
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Culture Club Reaction
Boy George Reaction
80s Pop Music Reaction
Empress Reaction
Colour by Numbers is the second album by the British new wave group Culture Club, released in October 1983. Preceded by the hit single "Karma Chameleon", which reached number one in several countries, the album reached number one in the UK and has sold 10 million copies worldwide. It has been certified triple platinum in the UK and quadruple platinum in the US. It was ranked #96 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 100 Best Albums of the 1980s. 
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This is from one of my most favorite albums of the 80s. No throwaway cut. I listen to the album from start to finish without skipping.
Niiice! I gotta listen to more🤩
SAME!!
Oh...the backup singer is Helen Terry!
She is 🔥🔥🔥
Great job as always Empress...but Colour By Numbers was their 2nd album, not the first. Love your channel sweetie---keep it up. Also they have tons of great songs. Please consider doing "Church of the Poison Mind," Time," "I'll Tumble 4 Ya," "It's A Miracle," and on and on...💚💜💚💜
Thanx! Noted✅
Omg Culture Club! Black Money has always been the hidden gem of that album ‘Colour by Numbers’ ... crazy good vocals from Boy George & Helen Terry throws down here. 🏆 Another standout track from this album is ‘Victims’ ✔️
What a shame this song and Victims weren't as huge as their other radio friendly songs.
Nice! Gonna check it out💯
Boy George is amazing. Glad to see you enjoy and appreciate his talent! ❤
Culture Club came in with a big splash to the USA in the early 80s (about 1983). I remember their big hit 'Karma Chameleon' stayed at #1 on the charts for several weeks. The singer Boy George's look was so androgenous that he became an instant star and object of much discussion. One thing for sure, his voice is amazing! So glad you found Culture Club!
I remember Boy George doing the US talk back shows back then and holding his own with charm and humour.
@@alfaduko - truly witty guy. Loved it.
I've been following Culture Club since 1983 in the UK. Karma Chameleon was the biggest selling single of 1983 in the UK, and was number one in the USA in 1984 for several weeks.
I owned this record on vinyl in the early 80 's. The background vocalist is named Helen Terry. She was definitely part of the Culture Club sound. One of their best songs most definitely. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
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I used to flip everytime my mum played a tape from Culture Club.
They had such a massive impact on my early humble beginnings of my life.
Their music just glows-still.
Good you getting into it and glad you like it so much!!!!
Also the first half of the 80s were truly experimental. The looks, the sound, the people, neon lights glowing everywhere and ultra rough.
Yes 10/10!!!
😂 yeah i definitely see that, but i think that's what i like most about that era. Everyone genuinely seems to have been creative and originals
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Also because there was no internet 80s and early 90s people basically did create their own DIY Style. Also with tv and magazines available people did copy some styles but added their own flavour to it, as I said before those days were raw and slightly rough.
love how much you enjoyed the Boy George song and also so fun to see you discovering the 80s... hope to see more reactions of Culture Club ❤️❤️❤️
I've been getting recommendations, so stay tuned🤩
Boy George was huge for at least two years before the inevitable backlash set in (too much success too fast). He went thru a terrible period of drugs and decline, but he's back now and has reunited with his CC bandmates. Good for him! He doesn't dress up anymore, but I thought he made a very pretty queen.
Oh wow! Dang! That's unfortunate...and agree pretty 80s queen 😍
@@EmpressReacts I'd love for you to see the two appearances he made on the David Letterman show. The second one, where he's dressed like a Glinda from the Wizard of Oz, is the best one. He's so articulate and I love the way he tells the audience, "Shaddup! When I want your opinion, I'll give it to you!" LOL.
George had an excellent voice. Do You Really Want To Hurt Me is probably one of their well known.
His voice is 🔥🔥🔥
One of their best non-singles, and it always kills live (when they have a great backup singer of course - here, Helen Terry just slays it!) Definitely recommend That's The Way (I'm Only Trying To Help You) which I see others have recommended too. Basically a duet with George and Helen alone. Loving your reactions!
thanks for the recommendations! and yaaas helen was slayin🔥🔥
This is a banger that never got its dooooooo
Due.
Absolutely agree!
@@slimlouis6441 - I see you 😂
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In love Boy George. He has some great songs from the 80’s. His soulful backup singer(s) is amazing!
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Boy George velvet soul, voice of British 80’s pop.....he’s a pure treat....We have been spoilt. A pop culture icon.
I ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ his voice
This is actually Culture Club's second album. I think I mentioned listening to some Culture Club songs with Helen Terry as a back ground singer.
Boy George can sing his butt off. He has that blue eyed soul in his voice. This is my favorite album by them. This song wasn't even a single but it's fire. The lady singing backing vocals wasn't officially part of the group but her vocals are prominent through out the album. You have to hear her on Church of The Poison Mind too. Karma Chameleon, Miss Me Blind and It's A Miracle are the other hits
Niiice!!! Gotta check it out. Both of their voices are 🔥🔥🔥. Totally wasn't expecting so much soul
I remember Arnold wearing that shirt too. 🤣🤣 I think my fave Culture Club song is “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me”... one of their biggest hits.
😂😂. Thanx for the recommendation
My fav track from this second album Colour By Numbers is ‘Victims’ ‘Karma Chameleon’ was their biggest hit from the album. But their first album is ‘Kissing to Be Clever’ it has their first worldwide smash hit ‘Do You Really Want to Hurt Me’
Gotcha✅
Lead singer, George, He went solo and my favorite song of his is Crying Game
Color By Numbers is a Good Album
Ooo now i wanna listen to more
Wow! Took me back with this one Empress! Forgot the voice Boy George had
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One of the best reactions ever EMPRESS !!!!
Wow thank u
Saw them in concert had 2 tshirts & many a late night singing into my hairbrush ;)
I just watched several of your reactions, girl you won me over quick, you know your stuff , my new fav reactions videos
Wow... Another One of My Favorites... Dear Empress... Thanks Again!!!
there is a reason i have 7 copies of this album! it is stunning good! Helen Terry on the backgrounds! is special!
Oh wow
My fav group. Love all of CC albums
Empress, I'm glad that you discovered Culture Club (and Boy George). This was a band that turned pop music on it's ear back in the 80s. Boy George is still going strong today (and he just turned 60 in June.) The woman who sang with Culture Club was Helen Terry. Her voice was strong and amazing. She sang with them on several of their big hits. If you would like to experience more of Helen Terry I recommend the songs by Culture Club "Church of The Poison Mind" and also the song "Victims". Love ya girl, & keep rocking. ;-) ;-) ;-)
Omg I love culture club. So glad you are reacting to them. They have so many good songs.
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Good song. But my favourite from them is “The Church of the Poison mind”.
Yeah, the lead singer Boy George is a character! 😀
Gotta check it out💯
That's actually Culture Clubs second album. The first is Kissing to be clever. It has the hits Time clock if the heart and Do you really want to hurt me and I'll tumble 4 ya.
this is from there second album! and it was amazing!
I absolutely LOVE Culture Club, definitely my favourite band. They are utterly awesome. The ones with Helen Terry are especially great. Like most people would agree, Colour By Numbers is probably my favourite, with Kissing To Be Clever a close second.
I love your fun energy and enthusiasm! Will definitely watch some more of your videos. I found this looking through the Culture Club subreddit. 😊
oh wow! cool, glad u found me😍 hope u sub. i def plan on listening to more of their work. George and Helen together are 🔥🔥
Helen Terry was fierce!!! Boy George wrote all of the songs. Miss Me Blind, Karma Chamelion, I'll Tumble 4 Ya....and he has a number of solo albums too.
Love the Culture Club!!
This album was HUGE. Boy George's voice. like George Michael and Daryl Hall is blue-eyed soul. Boy George's androgynous look propelled Culture Club to superstardom. They had great songs on this album, like everyone mentioned, Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?, I'll Tumble For Ya, Time, and Church Of The Poison Mind, and Karma Chameleon are all bangers. Unfortunately, their second album did not measure up to Color By Numbers, and Boy George had serious drug issues, that even got him banned from entering the U.S., and that was the undoing of Culture Club.
Oh wow! That's messed up, so really their success was stunted😔
You mean their 3rd album.not 2nd lol
Haven’t heard this in years. Thanks for listening to it and bringing back some memories.
Thank u so much for this👍
My FAVO song of this album!!!!
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You picked my favorite Culture Club song! Boy George has said Sam Cooke was his biggest influence and you can hear Sam Cooke all over this song! Check out some Same Cooke and you’ll hear it. Mad props to Helen Terry on the backup vocals. She’s takin’ us to church! This is the first time I caught your channel. ‘Preciat’chya!
🔥🔥🔥‼️Hope u stick around
I love your enthusiasm and attention to lyrics…..the female background is Helen Terry.
She’s definitely soulful! 💕 Culture Club.
Karma Chameleon as well.
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Do more Culture Club! Do.. Time (clock of the heart)
Their best song in my opinion
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buenas! hermosa cancion y voces de boy y helen! gracias por compartir! lo mejor desde argentina!
Great reaction Empress! I have not heard all of the "Culture Club" discography as I have only owned their greatest hits album. But I have picked up on what you seem to be drawn to enough to encourage you to explore their albums or at least hit songs more in depth. Their videos are also iconic as "Boy George" (Lead singer) had a unique sense of style and androgyny. At least for the time. Some recommendations are "Karma Chameleon", "Church of the Poison Mind", "Do you Really Want to Hurt Me" and I highly recommend Boy George's solo song "The Crying Game". Thanks for reminding me of a great band and some music from the soundtrack of my life. Take care.
Thank u!!!! Noted 🤩🤩🤩
Try Victims from this album, you will be impressed!
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OMG, I love Culture Club. Boy George was also a controversial man because of his androgynous appearance. He is a really underrated vocalist, however I think his use of drugs has had a negative effect on his vocals of today. You should do some of their songs they are good. "CHURCH OF THE POISON MIND" I might get some negative feedback for this, but if you want to listen to some good harmonies, check out Wilson Philips "Hold On". They are the daughters of The Beach Boys and the Mamas and Pappas. Another good artist you should check out is George Michael..love his vocals and so underrated. I love watching you enjoy and explore these artists...
😍😍thanx for the recommendations
2021. Helen Terry can out blow Boy George anytime...!!😎 You picked the Right song..!!
the whole time im listening i'm like "who is THIS in the background"😂🔥
BOY GEORGE IS LIFE! not one bad song on those two first albums. Helen Terry tears it up, always.
Great album cut that wasn’t released a single, they had already released five from this album. Helen Terry almost manages to upstage George on this one with her backing vox
Facts 💯 im like who is that lady in the back 😂
Sure. But its not about upstaging anyway lol. Love Helen
This song gives me Aretha Franklin and George Michael vibes. This is a really great 80s album. I hugged Boy George about 10 years ago. He was Dj at this club one night.
that's so cool! and wow since you said that i can sooo hear Aretha and George sining this 😂
@C Vesey Wow, you're so lucky!
@@squigglyunicorn7777 I knew he was Dj that night but at one point we were walking directly toward one another. My instinct was to reach out and hug him. I said I love you and he said thank you and I let go. Lol
I remember seeing Helen for the first time after hearing her on this song. I had no clue she was white. Never would have guessed. This is a great throwback 👏
😂 soundiing like patti labelle lite
Boy George was a judge on The Voice UK in 2016 a great comeback for him after years of headline news of drug abuse, legal problems, arrests. He later found spiritual strength in Buddhism in the late 2000s. He had a solo album, The Martyr Mantras (1990), that IMO has some of the best deep club dance songs I've ever heard. A top 10 on my all-time favorite albums.
Oh wow! Interesting. This band seems to have had alot going on 😂. Thnax for the recommendation
@@EmpressReacts - lots of drama. Boy wasn't out yet during the band's rise to fame. He was asked about his sexual preference and kept saying "bisexual" while having a secret relationship with the drummer of the band (can't remember his name). He also coyly hinted he was gay when he accepted an award via satellite (I think it was the Grammys) and dropped the word "drag" in his speech and winked into the camera. I vaguely remember this on tv.
@@p6833 🤣🤣🤣 wow! the drama
I didn’t know that. Happy he found a better path.
Love it! I think you should check out Eurythmics/Annie Lennox Alison Moyet too! 💛💛💛
Thanx for the recommendation 🥰🥰
Helen Terry, Helen Terry, HELEN TERRY!!!! White Soul Sista without whom..........
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Empress, Because I remember being 7 yrs old, weavin my head side to side to it hehe, I would highly suggest Time (Clock of the Heart). It has unique harmonies, VERY catchy rythmatic beat. And of course Karma Chameleon is a good add, the music is different and has a cool vibe.
😂 so cute! I'm liking this song titles already💯 added to the list✅ thanks for the recommendations❤❤
Empress react Boy George first song Do you really want hurt me came out in 1982 record company released it with no photo of the group especially Boy George trail blazing his Gender Bender look
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I used to love that show “Different Strokes” when I was young 😂 But the best episodes are the early days when Arnold and Willis were younger. When the little redhead came into the show, it lost its magic and the show ended.
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2021. Great reaction girl. React on the Live version. You'll love it..😎💥
Great reaction, please do some Kylie Minogue 80's! #kylie #goddessofpop #kylieminogue
Will do ✅
@@EmpressReacts It's No Secret was a top 40 hit reaching US #37 & spending 13 weeks in the hot 100 chart meaning it was 1 of her longest spanning singles in the chart to date.
Loco-Motion went to US #3 in the hot 100 chart & went US Gold. UK #2 & sold over 400K, AUS #1 for Seven weeks & went Platinum.
I Should Be So Lucky went to US #28 in the hot 100 chart. UK #1 for 5 weeks & sold over 700K. AUS #1 Platinum selling.
I Still Love You (Je ne sais pas pourquoi) UK #2 sold over 300K.
Got To Be Certain is one of my favourites UK #2 sold over 300k she is such a perfect pop star her voice is what you would imagine a popstars to be!
There are so many other lovely songs from the 80's of hers there is also the UK #1 million seller Especially For You spent 3 weeks a the top.
Hand On Your Heart is a classic she looks stunning. UK Gold #1 sold 500k.
Wouldn't Change A Thing is cool UK #2 sold 400k.
Never Too Late is retro mv .
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Please react to madonna Rescue Me from the immaculate collection album u will love madonna voice on that one very soulful also react to keep it together by madonna its about her family and all families a very awesome message .
Will do! Im doing a Madonna Journey, so im reacting to every album
You Should review his Greatest Hits.
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Def check out some of Helen’s solo records: Come on and find me, Stuttering, Act of mercy...
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Hahaha i find that period of diffrent strokes strange as well
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Who?!
Who is Culture Club?!?
You’re trying to make even more gray hair grow out of my head. That’s what’s happening.
A band with a lead singer having long, colorfully braided hair and in full make up topping the charts starting back in 1982?
Oh the shock of it!
Lots of hits, where to start?
Time (Clock of the Heart) or Do You Really Want to Hurt Me are delicious music.
Have fun and take your time with this. And as always thank you for sharing.
i definitely know them now!
Madonna met Boy George way early in her career, and he has blamed her for lifting his look and making it her own.
hmmmm...interesting...i haven't seen enough footage of him to know if he was reaching😂
Yay! This group was part of the British invasion on US radio in the 80s and they were hugely successful. Wham!, Eurythmics, Duran Duran, Depeche Mode so many to name. I loved their first two albums. George O'Dowd, aka Boy George and Annie Lennox of Eurythmics really were true gender bending artists in drag and the world took notice. Boy George publicly and repeatedly has said he wanted to work with Madonna. She's never responded. Lol. What'chu talkin' about Empress 😂
😂😂😂dang Madonna!
@@EmpressReacts ikr 😂
How amazing that you begin a Culture Club journey with this song, wow. Not one of the singles, but a great example of the brilliant moment Boy George was in his writing.
Lately ive been listening a lot to That's The Way - Im Only Trying to Help You, from this album. It's another one of the great ones but not singles. Highly recomended.
Miss Me Blind, and Church of The Poisoned Mind, are my favorite of the Colour by Numbers huge singles. Karma Chamaleon was the biggest and most famous, but not my personal fave.
My favorite Culture Club single is Time - Clock of The Heart. I think you would really like it. It's a single that was released at the time their first album, Kissing to be Clever was becoming a big hit.
Also from Kissing, gotta check out the monster hit Do You Really Want to Hurt Me. It's fabulous.
This is i think THE Culture Club album. Colour, i mean. Kissing has very good moments, but this one is glorius.
It all slowly goes downhill after this one, im sorry to say.
Im a 52 year old queer indie musician from Puerto Rico, and my dreams of working in music begin with this band.
You have to check out some video stuff, cause his androginus looks where very scandalous at the time, and very very iconic.
You just made my sucky quarantine night soooo much better. Thanks Empress.
And sorry if i get ranty, lol. It's the excitement.
You're welcome 😘. And sooo cool this is the band that inspired you to want to do music‼️ I ❤ that. Also, didn't know Boy George wrote this song. No wonder he sang with so much emotion 💯
Culture club do you really want to me and time.
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Great another one of my idols in my teenage years Boy George u are reacting to my favorite album of culture club .Wow girl u go
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Thats singer Helen Terry who got no Love no recognition for her awesome voice she is up there with Aretha Franklin better than Adele .
I haven't heard her besides this song but she can sing
Good jam! Boy George in culture club had many many hits! Good voice! He wasn’t hot! And a babe Like George Michael But a good singer no doubt! When George Michael went solo and did the faith album in 87. I don’t even think Elvis could have touched him in hotness. Lol. He had that look with the leather,beard, hair. Whole package! Even my brother which is straight said damn he’s good looking!
😂😂😂 dang, sounds like George had everybody looking like "wats good" 👀😎😂
@@EmpressReacts lol. Which George you talking about? They both have/had incredible voices!! But George Michael was the 🔥one. Yes! After George left wham and changed his look OMG! Hot hot! He had that perfect face! And those 👀. ❤️ he will always be my fav male singer. I wished him and Michael woulda done something together! Ohhh and Prince was great too!!! For me in the 80’s the Great males were Those 3. Michael J. George M. And Prince. In women it’s Madonna. Whitney and Janet. Those 6 people rocked the 80’s. Ahhh empress if I can only go back!!!!😏
@@JoeyGarcia. Your top 6 sounds 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@@EmpressReacts 🔥🔥😊😊
I respectfully disagree. Maybe with the makeup on George ODowd wasnt as handsome as George Michael so the comparison wouldnt be fair. But after his drug episode and cleaning up, Boy George adapted a more masculine look and was amazingly handsome, like Jon Moss. Even his mid 90s interview shows it. Sorry but Boy George also has beautiful eyes and smile. He has those rare silver eyes. Even the makeup couldn't block it. Watch his 1989 "Dont take my mind on a Trip"interview. Or even his performance of "Like it or Not". Both Georges are great songwriters also. George Michael even covered Victims so that says something about BG. Boy George was just as much a ladies magnet as George Michael was, as girls were a majority of his fans and he was sent many love letters (though a bit unnecessary lol). My list of hot 80s boy celebs in no particular order: Jon Moss, Michael Jackson, Boy George, George Michael, Andrew Ridgley, Rick Astley, Prince and of course Morten H. From Aha (arguably #1 lol)