Yep. It's so different to a normal male voice, not necessarily abnormal but definitely out of the norm - his range and pitch is much higher obviously and it shouldn't work.......but it does. He's so smooth lyrically and each key just fades into the next effortlessly - like a ghost gliding through a wall. He's incredible.
Age of Consent was the first record i ever bought. I was 21, closeted and at uni. All that I was feeling was in there; the sadness, loneliness and the yearning. Jimmy saved my life. Thank you.
This was a huge hit at a time of huge homophobia in society! Jimmy was out gay and proud at that time. What a brave man and hero! This rendition is amazing he has such a great voice.
A long time ago, I was at Heaven club Charing Cross and on my side, Jimmy !! He was there defending me from man who wanted to fight and wanted to hurt me! Jimmy if you are reading this, thank you very much!
Speechless, Jimmy wish your voice never leaves you, and talents like you should gather and make a real concert, no matter how few of you are left there....
Jimmy Sommerville i have been loving this song since i was a kid, i think i was one of the first to by this LP 45, and here i am age 50 something and this song is my soul, brother.
Wow! That hit an emotional spot. What a great time we had in the Eighties of which Jimmy Somerville made a fantastic contribution. Thank you for showing this video.
Wish I could meet Jimmy my most favourite artist while at school remember getting the LP age of consent , wow really all this time Jimmy , this has so much personal memories for me it was written for me, still brings back sad memories at school hated it glad to walk out those iron gates & get out to work 🏃🏼🏃🏼 thankyou Jimmy X
+Messylin I totally agree with you. Before I read the comments, I saw him and thought, my god, he looks the same just with a beard. He's done well to stay looking so good, and as you say, just so humble. So refreshing to see! :)
I am crying to my soul right now. He hits me so hard with that unique voice of his. Smalltown Boy came years too late in my life. I was alone and afraid for so long. This song had such an impact back then. Hearing him sing it now, I feel the old pain again. But now it is comforted with realizing where I've come from and where I am now at 57. Bless you, Jimmy, a hero for so many of us.
The original was stunning and moving and important. But, here, he has somehow brought even more depth to it. The pain of it all is still palpable in every note of this incredible version.
Smalltown boy, tell me why, u r my world, don t leave me this way, disenchanted, tomorrow, so cold the night, comment de dir adieu, n many other n fantastic songs by tht great Man!
My brother and myself just finished the west highland way in Scotland both fucked had the cheek to rent a cabin for the night, we bought beers chilled Great song and performance
What I like about Jimmy’s voice it’s unique when he sings you know straight away it’s him. He’s very talented and I love his music. Well done that man 😊
Such a vastly vastly under-rated performer, even now. His voice is hauntingly beautiful.
+StefromBurnley Hauntingly??
Yep. It's so different to a normal male voice, not necessarily abnormal but definitely out of the norm - his range and pitch is much higher obviously and it shouldn't work.......but it does. He's so smooth lyrically and each key just fades into the next effortlessly - like a ghost gliding through a wall. He's incredible.
StefromBurnley Oh!
I agree.....'haunting' as in deeply emotional ......but perhaps much more uniquely his voice soars just like birdsong .
The obligatory "underrated" comment as found on every music related video on youtube
Age of Consent was the first record i ever bought. I was 21, closeted and at uni. All that I was feeling was in there; the sadness, loneliness and the yearning. Jimmy saved my life. Thank you.
This is beautiful. What comfort, reassurance and courage he gave to so many. I hope he's read this comment and knows what he meant and what he did.
This song brings sadness and joy at the same time. Not many songs can do that.
This was a huge hit at a time of huge homophobia in society! Jimmy was out gay and proud at that time. What a brave man and hero! This rendition is amazing he has such a great voice.
+Jakeb Arturio Braden I CONCUR!!!!!!!!!!
I was 16 in 1985. Without this song, A lot of this wouldn't be here.
Wasn't just the gay community he touched. Abusive families and anyone struggling on the fringe!
A long time ago, I was at Heaven club Charing Cross and on my side, Jimmy !! He was there defending me from man who wanted to fight and wanted to hurt me! Jimmy if you are reading this, thank you very much!
One of the rare voices that makes me tear up when I hear it. Such a sad and beautiful song
One of the greatest voices and songs of all time! Brilliant!
This song meant so much to lots of people .not just the gay community . .
this guy is why i feel so proud to be scots!.. to me, the guy is a legend
Such an amazing voice. He is a true performer and has legitimately excellent talent. Loved your music back in the day and still do 👏
Will never get bored of this song
so nice to see jimmy still performing he lived across the road from me back in the 80"s and is one of the nicest most humble people you could meet.
+Grumpsy not scotland, london!
+Grumpsy ...
Speechless, Jimmy wish your voice never leaves you, and talents like you should gather and make a real concert, no matter how few of you are left there....
Such an underrated artist, love him!
What is it about this sound and this voice that can pluck you out of the ordinary and make you float far ,far away?
theinkbrain absolutely right.
If angels were real could sing as Jimmy can .
Nicely said. 👍
wow brings me memories. thank you Jimmy.
Mind blowing passion Jimmy somerville absolute legend.
WOW, years later the song is still awesome.
Oh my god, he's incredible! I just listened to the new album off the back of this, which is great!
nice name
Blew me away when I saw it on TV. Had to come back for a second look. Amazing voice
Where have you been?? Voice still PHENOMINAL, Jimmy, brought back so many memories! Thanks for posting!!
Jimmy Sommerville i have been loving this song since i was a kid, i think i was one of the first to by this LP 45, and here i am age 50 something and this song is my soul, brother.
Love it 😍 absolutely soulful beautiful untimely timeless so glad I was part of a such mixed diverse music era
Wow! That hit an emotional spot. What a great time we had in the Eighties of which Jimmy Somerville made a fantastic contribution. Thank you for showing this video.
Wow, he can still hit those high notes even after all these years.
I love this slower version of a classic !
Scotland should be so proud of the Amazing brilliant Jimmy Sommerville
This is truly amazing a wonderful song with lyrics that mean so much to me and people all around the World and Jimmy Sommervilles amazing voice
So strong, such a beautiful voice. You helped me to get through difficult times. Please come to Vienna
Wish I could meet Jimmy my most favourite artist while at school remember getting the LP age of consent , wow really all this time Jimmy , this has so much personal memories for me it was written for me, still brings back sad memories at school hated it glad to walk out those iron gates & get out to work 🏃🏼🏃🏼 thankyou Jimmy X
Good lad. Love Jimmy S. Voice is still on form and haunting.
Im straight but was brought up with Jimmy. I have so many chilhood memories listening to jimmy. We love you man
I love your talent, voice, music!!! 💝
I hope I age as well as Jimmy. He is ageless, still the same vibrant, kind, exciting, noble soul.
+Messylin I totally agree with you. Before I read the comments, I saw him and thought, my god, he looks the same just with a beard. He's done well to stay looking so good, and as you say, just so humble. So refreshing to see! :)
Wow, amazing! It's funny because he's lost some of his high end and gained rasp but it might even be better. So much feeling.
So great to see Jimmy Somerville! Love him!
Blimey, he still has that mesmeric voice - and what a brilliant song that remains
Wow, Jimmy's still got it! I'd like to see him work with one of the star EDM producers of today.
I am crying to my soul right now. He hits me so hard with that unique voice of his. Smalltown Boy came years too late in my life. I was alone and afraid for so long. This song had such an impact back then. Hearing him sing it now, I feel the old pain again. But now it is comforted with realizing where I've come from and where I am now at 57. Bless you, Jimmy, a hero for so many of us.
For such a little man, he has an amazing fosetto voice!
Perfection right there!
Brilliant, loved it.
His voice really is beautiful
different arrangement but that vocal is on point, 30 years after the original & still as good, and live too
gorgeous voice
AMAZING! Legend. Speaks to so many people and its awesome. We all have to fight through stuff. Glad there is a tune to fight to.
Still amazing!
A true talent a lot of bigger singing stars would have to mine he song live and it sounded great well done jimmy.
mark caine great comment he is still great entertainer and he stayed not far from us in Glasgow. jh 17.11.16
A girl told me , that he lived with his Gran next to Partick Thistles ground.
que alegría saber de este cantante... maravilloso como siempre que buenos recuerdos
The original was stunning and moving and important. But, here, he has somehow brought even more depth to it. The pain of it all is still palpable in every note of this incredible version.
Moved to tears. Wow amazing
Fcking outstanding~!
Hauntingly beautiful, a materclass performance..
Stunning song and vocalist pure classic.
Great voice, great performance
What a voice, absolute timeless
Bloody awesome, only he could get away with this !
He's still got it...top song
such a great version - love it
Thanks Jimmy, you made my life so much easier with Smalltown Boy and many other songs! Your voice is still amazing!
Smalltown boy, tell me why, u r my world, don t leave me this way, disenchanted, tomorrow, so cold the night, comment de dir adieu, n many other n fantastic songs by tht great Man!
His voice is perfect!
Adored Jimmy and his music Wish we heard and saw more of him ! Swing those hips Jimmy !
One of the gentlemen of the 80's.
Good stuff. I must me getting old!
Legend. My favorite song.
Great bloke and even better voice
Beautiful version jimmy!!
I love you Jimmy ❤
My brother and myself just finished the west highland way in Scotland both fucked had the cheek to rent a cabin for the night, we bought beers chilled
Great song and performance
There are few performers that sing from their hearts but Jimmy is one in a million
Fantastic, A voice that's now being heard. YES Australia x
Still amazing and brilliant
Fantastic song. One of our own Jimmy. Brilliant 🏴🏴
love you jimmy thank you ...had pleasyre of meeting you years ago ! god bless youxxx
What I like about Jimmy’s voice it’s unique when he sings you know straight away it’s him. He’s very talented and I love his music. Well done that man 😊
Christ! That's perfect
Awesome!
Jimmy Sommerville is really an outstanding voice and also a great personality and above all a beautiful Soul!
really miss the 80's
Lovely guy still sounds great 🏴
I love his voice. Bring me back to 80'.
god bless jimmy somerville
always loved your music. always brings memories back
Beautiful, absolutely perfect
I was 10 when this song came out. I still like it and even more then in 1984!
What a voice!!!
What a voice!
wow ,amazing .
Cant wait for the Rewind Festival in Perth later this month to see Jimmy again live - he NEVER disappoints :)
Looking good jimmy.
He has amazing voice
FANTASTIC MAN. I LOVED HIM THEN AND I LOVE HIM NOW. THAT VOICE!!!!
I love Michael Stipe so much as well
wow. fantastic performance. he has still got it for sure
pure legend
WHAT a talent.
wow...so moving! Happy I found my way to this video tonight :-)
Fair play, truly amazing performance this. Can't understand the dislikes.
EXCELLENT!!
Brilliant voice.
legend