Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy (City Gent Edit)[zhd extended vmix/remix]
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- Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
- Ultra-extended version of Smalltown Boy by Bronski Beat and Jimmy Somerville.
Back in the 80's I played this so much I smoothed the groove out - I always wanted a longer version.
All rights attributed to original artist.
Sources: Video: Bronski Beat original video. Jimmy Somerville 2014 Revisited. Audio: Bronski Beat, Smalltown Boy UK 12" Vinyl Extended Version.
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This song and jimmy Sommerville are legendary even in 2024
Forever
R.I.P Steve Bronski, died 7th December 2021, and Larry Steinbachek (2016). Only Jimmy left from the original trio.
Thanks for so many memories, some amazing, some painful...
😢
Great sound ❤❤😅
@@OmeedNOuhadi I'm sorry but I honestly can't make out that emoji (even upon my 15" MBP screen!)...is it a crying face or that of one that's vomiting, please?! And obviously, each of those have VASTLY different meanings/connotations!!
@@lavielemond Apple can make things look bad from other phones so that Apple seems like the best resolution. It's just a Tear Face. 1 drop.
@@OmeedNOuhadi WOW, that was an über-prompt reply, my friend!! Thanks so much not only for such an expeditious response but also for the explanation...& yeah, that's bloody typical of Apple & their increasingly nefarious ways nowadays...
I ridded myself of Apple phones several years ago now (no matter how well I treated them, they regularly died on me FAR too often for my liking) but I'm still hanging on with grim determination to my two 15" mid-2014 Retina MacBook Pro's (the very rare - at least down here in Oz, they are - 2.8 GHz processor models) because I've not used anything but Apple computers since the mid-90s & what's more, these were the last to feature the 2 x USB 3 (primarily for my 2 x Apple CD & DVD players), 1 x HDMI & 2 x Thunderbolt 2 ports, as well as a headphone jack for my plethora of beloved sets of wired Adidas x Monster & Diesel x Monster headphones that I still love using DAILY!!
Oh yeah, & after just having updated the Aussie maps upon my Kenwood/Garmin GPS unit in my car the other day (as I purchased it from a US seller back in 2012, I've always had to use external AU maps via an SD card & Melbourne CBD's freeways have changed immensely over the past decade & I'm what one would refer to as being 100% 'geographically dyslexic!), it's incredibly handy to also have an SDXC card slot for this alone!!
Well, I'm SO very sorry to have responded with such a ridiculously verbose reply, my friend & I must seem like such an insane narcissist as a result but once I start to write/type, then there's certainly little chance of stopping me, I'm afraid!
Cheers & best wishes to you from the Southern Hemisphere, my friend & assuming that you're located in the northern half of our planet, I sincerely hope that you're enjoying your summer thus far...but don't forget, in little more than a month from now, it's ALL OVER for the year & before you know it, it'll be OURS again, HAHA!! Mind you, as it never seems to go below 10 degrees celsius (50 Fahrenheit, according to the conversion that I just carried out) for us where I live, I shouldn't complain too much about 'our version' of the cold, I guess!
See what I mean, even when I'm supposedly 'signing off' & bidding you adieu, I STILL manage to write another freaking novel & end up talking about the freaking WEATHER, of all fucking things, Jesus freaking Christ!!
Cheers & best wishes FOR REAL from 'Down Under' this time...take good care out there, campionissimo...Matt.
PS. Now it is ME who should be adding a teardrop emoji below, 100% for YOUR sake, after having had to endure my incessant rambling, haha!!
I was born in 1949, just turned 74. This song is a classic for all ages and for those that struggled to be different and accepted, no matter your age. I hope that it is always cherished. 😘
@dougsil8267 - wow, what a strong message to today's youth (and others). Thank you. Z:
Desu.ti.ama.amem.amem.😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Being no homosexual and neither like nor understand this attitude... I feel sorry for the struggles and the pain for these people and wish them all the best and fulfillment! Always felt sorry for Jimmy's alter ego in the video since it came out.
Sir! Thank you for your words🫡
Born in 57, this song always hits me in the feels, for all those who are different and struggle to be accepted.
How am I just finding this in 2023 ? One the greatest remixes I've heard thus far. 🕺🕺👍👍
At least your finding it enjoy ❤
I born 69 must have heard it over a thousand times 80s nightclubs were the best I never get tired of it or any 80s music I am into rock especially 80s but this song bit of a masterpiece
Everyone was happy that's the secret in life
So fortunate to have this music and a teen in the 80’s , timeless sends back to HS. Wish kids had something even close today. And thanks to the Adults who did try and help so many like this kid! TY
One of the best songs of the 1980's
Its sad that some of us who listened and maybe commented this song passed away.. I am listening it for their memories now. Salute 🫡
I just can not believe - this awesome song was published in 1984 - 40!!!! years ago! And still gets me...! 😊
I had no idea what this song meant when I first heard it. It was just an incredible gripping tale of sorrow. If I can avoid messing up as a parent, my kids will know.
What a Voice.
What a song. Never but never they will be able to make songs like this
Right
`such a powerful song we had the best music back in the day
Haunting vocals, so soulful, I'm captivated and can't stop listening to Somerville's siren. Wow. So angelic.
💛💙💛💙💛💙
R.I.P. Steve Bronski...and thank you x
I had no idea, thank you for the post. Sad that so many of those 80's era stars are dimming so early...
Being an awkward Irish white but Dutch red head...not knowing if I'd celebrate being a boy or girl.... This song made me feel good in the worst time of growing up. Thank you!!
FC: Yeah, it's the red head I'd be most concerned about... 😉
Just kidding (you have to be explicit on-line whenever trying to express humor) - MANY of my best friends are red heads and I've never held it against them.
But your comment about the pains of growing up is heartfelt, we are just now discovering that it was felt by many. I'm happy that you found ways to overcome those moments - even if it was just escape through music. Thank you for sharing that deep hurt - hopefully this will help to make more people aware. ❤️👍 Z:
@@zhd-net i read this just now...born in the 80´s haha... Thanks love!
I´m so lucky with havin lovely people around, we are always open for the next lost kid as we was. 💚🤸♀🦾
I feel every single note in this song. Bless you Jimmy and Bronski Beat for creating this powerful art that reaches and touches me deeply, and zhd for giving us an extended remix!
Brilliant you scallwag understand
1984 only seems like yesterday,yet here we are 37 years later and this song still sounds as fantastic today as it did then…..thank you Jimmy for bringing us this wonderful piece of music that will be played forever. ❤️
Definitely in my home it’s go to song when I’m happy sad it just fits every emotion.
Great song brings back many memories!!
🎉2023 it’s playing everywhere 🎉
CANT STOP LISTENING TO VERSION......
Born 69 i was growing Up to all THE incresible 80 s music
I was born 69 we are incredibly lucky to have had this music when in our teenage years and twenties and still now they were fab days we had no worries ❤
Try alavhille big in Japan 😊
Born 68, not gay but still listening to this masterpiece
Jimmy Somerville sounds just as great now as he did in the 80s, amazing.
Err, this was him singing in the 80s.
lmao
I agree. Just been looking at stuff from the last few years and hasn't lost his voice. He can still hit the high notes, and he looks great too :)
Classic hay
This is a good song for all those kids who feel bullied. Don't let them see you cry.
A masterpiece.
Do not Cry.😭...R✝️P... Bronski Beat.
Your music touched the depths of my soul and will live forever. Remember it.
sorry, this guy's voice is just amazing, as is this song. feel so sorry about his life and the way his father felt about him... so sad....
It's just a music clip, luv. Jimmy's parents were supportive in real life.
Me too
It maybe just a music clip to you but to many children who grew up in a horrible environment with abusive parents will understand the lyrics and meaning of the song.
This song changed my life
2023. It’s my travel song. I can not get over the fact a man sings this
Richard: Yes, Jimmy has a very distinctive voice, I've often been asked who she (the singer in this song) is... Z:
One of the most beautiful voices in the world. Respect and love. xx
Holy shit there were some great songs in the 80's
Jimmy Somerville, one of the best voices on earth ♥️♥️♥️
einfach geil der mix für Leute meines Alters (ab 1969) . Wir sind damit groß geworden.
Andre: Danke, mir geht es genauso. Z:
I am a straight man, when this song came out I was captivated by the sound, I love this stuff and this is as 80's as "dont you want me" I still find it hard to realize that the album was called "the age of consent", and that inequality for gay men was still so prevalent such a short time ago, and its people like this, Marc Almond and many more who have pushed to make the world a better place
Alan: Totally agree. I find it strange that so many people still think you have to be gay yourself in order to appreciate this song - either musically or lyrically (or both).
People don't push the world. The world pushes people. Surfers don't push the wave. This art piece is but an accompaniment to the time and place in history, such as the western world of the 20th century, in which individual freedoms in general, and gay's in particular, had been already enabled by the material culture in the first place, before the epoch's artists came about to sing the epoch's songs. Art is foam, not sea.
Thanks for your post, couldn't agree more!!
Wow. Loved every word on your comment. Really inspiring.
Thank you.
The world is a worse , I grew up in the 80s and there was never any anti gay , the world now has become horrible, more wars , more big Egos thanks to Facebook, me , myself and I
I would do anything to go back to the 80s a better time than 2024
Seriously where has this smooth beat been all my life?
Oh goosebumps when Jimmy's voice set in ..one of THE 80's classics remade.. simply beautiful and haunting. Thank you a thousand times over Bronski Beat
Oh, the memories. What this song meant to me. I was that smalltown boy. This song has aged well, and this remix is fantastic. And Jimmy, you look great. I wanna give you a big kiss for all you've done for us. Thank you.
Troppo bello....quante volte l'ho ballata,20enne,nel 1984....che nostalgia....vorrei ritornare a quell'anno poi sparire....
Timeless classic. I never tire of listening to this. As good in 2020 as it was in '84
Definitly:)
In the hearts of so many from back then. It will go along in iconic music history.
Jimmy had such a fantastic voice back in the 80’s, don’t think many male voices could reach those High notes like he always could so easily and with so much passion. A real Talent for sure !
chivers67 He still can hit those impossibly high notes. Such a lovely man with such a powerful singing voice.❤️🖤❤️
So great on many levels! But especially hearing how gorgeous Jimmy's voice is at the start. This song will forever stir my heart and my soul!
Can listen to this every day, only gets beter....
This song belong's to my teen - time . Very importand time for me . Missing the 80s so much . So please give me back the 80s !!!! Life was so easy at those times .
U were just young dude.. Same shit happened like it happens now. Remember AIDS
One of the best tunes ever....timeless
This is my song I was a 007 fan aged 17 when this came out I was a misfit. Today I don’t care how society feels,this song is a classic
Brilliant version, can't believe how he can sound even better now than he did 30+ years ago.
Thanks for sharing.
Jimmy is an amazing singer and a powerful voice in the message that he delivers. I wish him long life and continued health, as he is “national treasure” status. His songs heal my soul.
It's from the original masterband. The video only shows him singing the song again in studio, without sound.
to think that with less audio technology the 80s were awesome.
@weldonmejia1169: I need you to visit where I live - I hang out with a bunch of musicians who swear that the 80's was a musical desert. Of course they all love (old) country, so you really have to question their judgement. 😁🤣😇 Cheers Weldon.
(No firestorms, I'm just joking with a bunch of my mates. Z: )
even in the 80's when Duran Duran was all over the place, the other brits were being underscored. Never felt that way with Bronski Beat, sooo underrated!! and look it's still here in 2022!! :P
Music like this proves we all have a soul, cherish it we get ONE ticket on this ride so don't be mean to others.
This song just brings out so much emotions. But the good always take over.
What a great remix. It never gets old.
I’m back again nov 2023 for another listen. Shared this mix on X ❤️
What an amazing voice and beat! I miss the 80's!
I still listen to it.. it's excellent and reminds me my young years..! ( In 1984 I was 17..). Excellent...
The piece of story you always come back to relate, after every new achievement !
Two of the best songs from the 80’s. doesn’t get much better than this.
wonderful. i love Jimmy...
My God...this song still gives me goose bumps.
I must say that I found this song again after 40 years!
It was my Crying And Dancing Song...His Voice is AWESOME!!!!
From TLC-(my initials)
The upbeating of the song but keeping the original as it was is stunningly nice!
Zemike69: Thank you. I get so much flack that there's nothing "new" in the extended versions. It was nice to get a comment supporting keeping the original material. Much appreciated. Z:
BTW: Transition from original 12"
One of the greatest tunes of the 80’s For me
This is wonderful who else is listening 2020 ?
ME!!! gegen communism!! Free us from this fascist regime! LOCKDOWN = NWO
Me ! I think Jimmy's voice Is a gift from. God
@@barbarabertarelli1050 now lose the I think and u will be with god
Hi, me of course ! I was 18 in 1984, 55 now and Jimmy is one of the artists I'll never forget... As Barbara wrote : this voice (and such an emotion!!!) are God's gift to him
Me! ... It's prety weird, it started playing alone by itself, but this si great, love it, it's my first time! :O
Who is listening to this masterpiece in 2021?
Me, till my death! ;)
Of course :)
I am!!!!
Me
Moi j'écoute sa me rappelle plein de souvenir , notamment quand je travaillais dans les discothèques 1978/86 .. ! "intemporel ....
This is THE song of the 80s
Escuchándolo en 2022 realmente es una joya 😌
The 80’s music was the best and all the extended songs.....💙🌺💙
Reminds me about me when I was young .
Especially the railway station wind on your face . Feeling shite 🙈🏴☠️Am happy now .
Love this song ❤️❤️
Trop cool .... J'adore cette version longue des années plus tard.
Elle n'a rien perdue de toute sa force, ni du charisme de la voix de Jimmy SOMERVILLE
BISETTES DE FRANCE, BANDOL
This will never age brilliant
Nice to see jimmy singing to make a new version.. ❤️
this song and this voice makes my soul cry too...
This amazing song is from my youth! This extended version is so good. Jimmy's voice is just as good now as it was 30 years ago...
Long live Jimmy Somerville, your timeless music, bridging the divide whether gay or straight. United as loving human beings. RIP to your mate's Bronski and Steinbachek.
This song is timeless and Genius !!!!! It was my teen time , and still is it 🤔👍😉
80s classic tunes
Excellent
Love this extended version , Jimmy in 84 and now in 2021 he aint changed much, one of my best friends from the late 70s when we were in our early teens, right up till now is the image of Jimmy , back then and still now right down to beard . thanks for posting this .
Perfect... Jimmy sommerville... THE VOICE... Chapeau... J'adore... Ok zhd...
This made us who we are!!! They gave us the life and the strength to carry on and fight todays battles!.
Still listening late 2021! And cranking it
What the hell. I always imagined a black woman singing while listening to the original. That's one terrific voice this guy has.
Really? What rock have you been living under? :-)
I thought it was Annie Lennox / Eurytmics
but he knows vikings are not from Minnesota...
😂🤣
@@ThomasLaang A humongous one apparently.
All time classic
Même 35 ans après, cette musique/chanson EST toujours aussi bonne dans mes oreilles !! merci
I grew up in the 80s and love 80s music. I never get tired of this song. This remix is excellent!
Absolutely Awesome.💥💫💥👏👏👏👏👏
That voice! 💜💜💜 And he still has it!💜💜💜 Best dance moves, too! 💜💜💜Luv ya, Jimmy! 💜💜💜
La voix n'a pas changer !! incroyable avec les années ! un grand artiste !
02.08.2024 und ich lieb & fühl es immernoch sehr🥰😍💓💯
YESSSS....!!!
That voice dude!👌❤
This song is as powerful to me in 2021 as it was the day it was released.
BEST EVER
Awesome these goosebumps since since 40 years..
A True LEGEND In His Lifetime ♥️
What A VOICE 😎🎵🎶
Jimmy Somerville is a Legend ✊🏻❤️🙏🏻
This song really spoke to me in a weird way when I moved away from my small town in 1984 at 20 years old... I was being bullied for being different. The really weird thing is I didn't understand English at all back then. It gives me shivers still.
Francis: I'm glad to think that "Vive La Difference" can mean so much more these days. There is NOTHING wrong with being different, we should welcome difference and diversity - it expands our growth as a species.
I hope things worked out for the better for you. Stay Strong, Stay Safe.. Z: (PS: And your English seems perfect now)
Someone deserves a biscuit. Xxx
@@zhd-net After I moved out of my small town, being different was really a huge advantage. All good.
Excellent job!!!! You have perfectly extended the best parts of this marvellous song.
BEST REMIX EVER 💪
Still lost and running away from the past. It catches up, yet music always makes me feel good. dont judge before you know the person in front of you.
Say no more! 👌
Der Song ist einfach Klasse, Erinnerung aus dem 80s...
Masterpiece!!!
found this completely by accident. I have always loved this song in the past, so blessed to find an extended version of it.
Peaceful Vibes Music keep searching
same here!!!
Jimmy's voice a countertenor/falsetto
Omg, I've adored this track for SO many years! Although our story is soooooo different! I grew up for my first 4 years in Scotland, between Killwinning & Aberdeen but grew up really In London. Not as a gay boy but abused. So I truly sympathise with you. I often play your song to remind me of what I escaped! And that I did what I could x
You are honorable. 🥁🎼🌐🎶🎹🎟️🎟️🎼
Lisa May Campbell - I'm so very glad you did escape. You are very brave! Lots of love to you from a fellow devotee of Mr Somerville