Depeche Mode frontman Dave Gahan said that Dave Vanian's dance moves and stage persona were a huge influence on him in the early 1980s. Gahan said that he used to nervously cling to the microphone stand during his early performances, but watching video of Vanian and imitating him inspired him to move about on stage more and then he became more confident and would later develop his own style. After watching this I now know exactly what Gahan was talking about. The stage presence and dance moves from this era are very similar between the two.
I’ve seen DM a lot through the years…and Dave really did develop confidence and change his stage persona. I think he was really at the top of his game around ‘98/‘99 He was fantastic on stage at Madison Square Garden - I danced along with him at my seat the entire time!
I see both Depeche mode and the Damned at the bridge house , canning town , albeit the damned played under an alias name called The School bullies and Depeche mode was just the two of them with a keyboard great days probably 1980 ! Love to everyone ❤
I can't lisen to certain Depeche mode songs...to embedded in other worlds...But on the upside! I swear I ve seen Roman Jugg...In my local Welsh Town? I met him, or its a good, well bless him. Lookie likey...😂
Ahhh those days of walking into a dark, sweaty club (usually in a cellar) and hearing those songs pounding out, feeling the beat through the walls! Halcyon days ❤
I used to play it on repeat. I could sing but as my voice was breaking I sang through it to this and other eighties greats, who knows I might have been the new Dave Vanian if I had taken greater care. Doubt it!
@Chris Fox ruclips.net/video/-D24yIYiVBc/видео.html I remember seeing Dave Vanian with Barry Ryan on breakfast TV (UK) back in 86 when Eloise was selling very well. Barry enjoyed the way thatThe Damned played it!
He's still a handsome man, but, in his youth he was devastatingly lovely. Hair black as ebony, skin white as snow, lips red as blood.....Snow White. He was fairy tale beautiful,....with a voice so velvety and dark, he was perfect.
I was fortunate to meet a lot ppl when I was younger and lived in Philadelphia. Dave Vanian is top of that long list he was the nicest guy and one of my teenage crushes so when I met him in my 20s cause he came in the Halloween store I was working at (imagine that Dave Vanian visiting a Halloween store unheard of lol) I thought I’d hit the floor. I pretended I had no idea who he was though I most certainly did as soon as he came through the door just so I could talk to him like a real person. We talked for like a half hour. Nicest and most favorite person I ever met from bands I loved. He was with the Phantom Chords at the time and not with the Damned. Been great to met them all! Love the Damned! Seriously Underrated band! And in person.... my GOD he was beautiful!
Johnny Buck I lived there from 1989-2012 if you remember The Party Store same ppl owned the Halloween store which was at different locations every year on South street that year it was where the old Wawa used to be across from Dobbs where he was playing that night
Johnny Buck I would of replied sooner had RUclips given me notification... I just happened to watch this video for me my comment was at the top guess cause it’s mine and saw there were comments. So sorry I would of responded 3 weeks ago had I known
@@68404 I think Dave is the only one who was a goth way before the title was created, he has always loved vampires, he was a gravedigger before becoming a singer... Smith was never a goth and the same goes for Murphy, besides that, Dave is a true beauty that resists time and his sexyness is unparalleled
It's amazing that Dave Vanian had such an operatic baratone/bass voice it isn't praised as much as others. This was probably due to his punk roots which seemed gloriously out-of-place even at the time. It wasn't until The Damned began recording music like this that his voice was able to be appreciated for what it was.
+Anxiety Entertainment I agree, DV has a great voice but I thought this was an awful period for the band. 5/6 years earlier they gave us songs like Love Song & Just can't be happy today and then this. They must feel the same as they have pretty much shunned this period in their live shows these days.
i saw them live when they played in auckland in a small venue. i almost didnt go...i saw this video on tv and heard they were playing so went. i was so glad i did!
Dave had such class, charisma and a great sense of style. Even nowadays he's still the same charming man. It saddens me to see that my generation seems to lack boys like him. :/
The Damned are my favourite band of all time, and my name is Eloise (though I'm not actually named after this song!) I feel lucky to have met Dave and Captain a few times, and to have got my 12 inch single of Eloise signed by them! Such a brilliant band that sound equally amazing live as they do on their records!
My favourite band ever best punk band,group that evolved into a great different style of music over the years between Eloise and shadow of love as best Goth songs
Saw the Damned live in August with Blondie, I wish their set was just a little longer Dave sounded incredible and the way he dances is so entertaining they were the stars of the show tbh
I remember well when Eloise was reborn... Such a transcendent moment and STILL renders me weak at the knees each time I hear it (almost daily!) God bless Dave Vanian and The Damned
My lovely wife was pregnant with a girl and we just couldn't think of a name. I was bingeing on 80s and always loved this tune as a kid and i suggested Eloise and bingo!!! 2yrs old now and so cute!!!
my daughter named my grand daughter elloise but with 2 l's and she definitely was a gift after my husband died I love her so much she is so sweet, caring, and loving
David Vanian, what a star he most certainly is, something about him, no wonder the Damned have been so long bloody lasting! Stand up Vanian, you're special somehow!
I've seen the damned live and seriously love this song. If I ever have children, I might name my daughter Eloise. Just so eloquent and dark. But soothing.
I love this song so much... I spent 9 years at University down in Exeter, I went out a lot, and I only remember 2 songs from my whole time there - one of them was Atomic by Blondie and the other was Eloise by The Damned - my 2 favourite songs - good times and great music!!!
I think what made The Damned so much better than the Sex Pistols is they never tried to be bratty or overly political, they were just a group of talented musicians from London who wanted to make good music and have fun doing it.
This may be my greatest song rediscovery. I heard it about 10 years ago and thought it was okay. Then came across it tonight and listened to it 4 times in a row. Absolutely mesmerizing, haunting, and catchy
I never could get used to walking down the stairs at Kenny Market and there’s Dave Vanian reading the newspaper in his wife’s store. He was always there.
It was called "Death Rock". We were punks morphed, and we had a (dark) sense of humor. I wore black, eyeliner, and had bleached white hair. Gun Club, 45 Grave , Bauhaus, early Cure, Siouxsie, Southern Death Cult; Then the serious boring subculture began, Ministry et al and the word "Goth" got attached to it. I think the New Romantic genre had something to do with the trappings that brought the genre name. Anyone from that era have thoughts to add?
God, I love this cover! Bombastic, overblown, exaggerated, camp yet cool! My anthem to a goth princess from many, many years ago (well, 1986, and her middle name was Louise, but what they hell)
Was never into the Damned much as a punk band and only took notice of them when they went through this Goth phase. The good news is...they’ve STILL got it, Dave Vanian has hardly aged since then and it was quite something to see him immaculately turned out on News at Ten a while back . My only regret is I wasn’t more into them at the time...still, better late than never !
I bought this on vinyl and played it non stop for hours and now as a father of grown up kids i still blair it out driving them mad lol great vid and mems London 😎
Fantastic!...bought it when first released and still love it. Usually the original is the best and I do like the original but in this case the Damned version is my favourite....absolutely brilliant 👌🏽
I saw them live at 17 , the experience of being there was somewhat different, Amazingly theatrical and just wonderful, and I believe it is the ONLY time they ever came to Australia to tour! Great memories.
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Depeche Mode frontman Dave Gahan said that Dave Vanian's dance moves and stage persona were a huge influence on him in the early 1980s. Gahan said that he used to nervously cling to the microphone stand during his early performances, but watching video of Vanian and imitating him inspired him to move about on stage more and then he became more confident and would later develop his own style. After watching this I now know exactly what Gahan was talking about. The stage presence and dance moves from this era are very similar between the two.
I’ve seen DM a lot through the years…and Dave really did develop confidence and change his stage persona. I think he was really at the top of his game around ‘98/‘99
He was fantastic on stage at Madison Square Garden - I danced along with him at my seat the entire time!
Exactly.
Absolutely brilliant 👏
I see both Depeche mode and the Damned at the bridge house , canning town , albeit the damned played under an alias name called The School bullies and Depeche mode was just the two of them with a keyboard great days probably 1980 ! Love to everyone ❤
I can't lisen to certain Depeche mode songs...to embedded in other worlds...But on the upside! I swear I ve seen Roman Jugg...In my local Welsh Town? I met him, or its a good, well bless him. Lookie likey...😂
Ahhh those days of walking into a dark, sweaty club (usually in a cellar) and hearing those songs pounding out, feeling the beat through the walls! Halcyon days ❤
Almost 40 years on and this still sounds fresh. Absolute classic.
your not wrong, and got to love the 4:3 picture
I used to play it on repeat. I could sing but as my voice was breaking I sang through it to this and other eighties greats, who knows I might have been the new Dave Vanian if I had taken greater care. Doubt it!
Don't think we will say that about Justin Bieber 😂🤘
Have you heard the original version Chris?
@Chris Fox ruclips.net/video/-D24yIYiVBc/видео.html I remember seeing Dave Vanian with Barry Ryan on breakfast TV (UK) back in 86 when Eloise was selling very well. Barry enjoyed the way thatThe Damned played it!
2024 April and still a classic
30 years later, I finally now have Dave’s hair, only in reverse 🤣
Made me chuckle!
😂😂😂..feel your pain🤦🏻♀️
😂😂😂..feel your pain🤦🏻♀️
LoL. 😂🤣😂
Dig, my beard is this way.
The hair, the eyes, that mouth, the shirt , the trousers and that eyebrow !!!!! Not forgetting that beautiful voice ! Dave really has it all.....
Oh he was handsome all right.....swoons! Xxxxxx
Aha...immer noch verliebt, oder? 😉
Always!@@ich-schwarz
He's still a handsome man, but, in his youth he was devastatingly lovely. Hair black as ebony, skin white as snow, lips red as blood.....Snow White. He was fairy tale beautiful,....with a voice so velvety and dark, he was perfect.
🐝💓🏵️✨🙋
Dave Vanian was my style guru in my 20’s/30’s - I loved his look….so cool!!
This is just epic. Dave Vanian is on top form in his Count Dracula look. The Damned had some mega hits but for me, this was outstanding and the best.
Prefer I just can't be happy today.
Griselda , salsa mij so , daughter name Eloise , i hink k this is fantastisch no idea Who he is , his voice incredable
The Damned is my favorite band to come out of England. They don't get the respect they deserve.
100% ❤
Its a cover. It's amazing though. New Rose ... original and stunning!!!!
my mum named me after this song :)
thats lovley:)
Me too!!
Me too!
Lol crack up! I named my daughter after Eileen... Too ra loo ra too ra loo ra ey.... Cu...
I didn't name my wonderful 4 month old daughter Éloïse after this song - I didn't know it existed until today. It's a lovely name, though!
I loved it in the 80's when I was a teenager still love it now at 52 😊
La mejor epoca de la musica🖤
I was fortunate to meet a lot ppl when I was younger and lived in Philadelphia. Dave Vanian is top of that long list he was the nicest guy and one of my teenage crushes so when I met him in my 20s cause he came in the Halloween store I was working at (imagine that Dave Vanian visiting a Halloween store unheard of lol) I thought I’d hit the floor. I pretended I had no idea who he was though I most certainly did as soon as he came through the door just so I could talk to him like a real person. We talked for like a half hour. Nicest and most favorite person I ever met from bands I loved. He was with the Phantom Chords at the time and not with the Damned. Been great to met them all! Love the Damned! Seriously Underrated band! And in person.... my GOD he was beautiful!
so lucky you...
When did you live in Philly? I lived there from 1985-1988, and was hanging out on South St. almost every weekend.
Johnny Buck I lived there from 1989-2012 if you remember The Party Store same ppl owned the Halloween store which was at different locations every year on South street that year it was where the old Wawa used to be across from Dobbs where he was playing that night
@@lraven888Yes, I do remember those stores! Those were great times there in Philly in the late '80s. Thank for replying.
Johnny Buck I would of replied sooner had RUclips given me notification... I just happened to watch this video for me my comment was at the top guess cause it’s mine and saw there were comments. So sorry I would of responded 3 weeks ago had I known
I love this man's voice.
Me too 💕🐝🌟🙋
I like the one eyebrow and finger lift. The song and band also.
I love his nose. Great cheekbones as well. OOPS,almost forgot, beautiful voice!
Dave Vanian, the only true Dark Prince of Gothic Romanticism!
Peter Murphy, Robert Smith...
@@68404 I think Dave is the only one who was a goth way before the title was created, he has always loved vampires, he was a gravedigger before becoming a singer... Smith was never a goth and the same goes for Murphy, besides that, Dave is a true beauty that resists time and his sexyness is unparalleled
@@bubamara308 I agree, he was the first who started wearing black clothes and black makeup during the punk era.
🖤👌🏻
@@bubamara308 that's called
Goth-Punk 🎸😎🤘 Oi Oi Oi
The look he gives the camera at 2:45 is IT. I need to sit down.
His look does it for me and I'm straight.
He's just as sexy now as ever too.
Maureen Sullivan got wet!!!
She's not the only one ;-)
IKR. He's hot AF
this performance lives in my head rent free
mine too, as a matter of fact, I’d pay it.
How can anyone NOT like this tune????
imposible, VOZARRON, yes veriguell
Even Barry Ryan's own brother said that the damned did his brothers song absolute justice so Dave Vanian you are always held in great esteem
So true they liked there version and were happy for it to be covered by the damned
I think this version is better, more rocked up but just as dramatic
Well, the brother is Paul Ryan and as he wrote the song that Barry sang he should know!
It just doesn’t have Barry’s charisma…
More rocked up as you say,a bit less operatic perhaps.
This was on repeat in my room in the 80s... Need those days back.
My best friend in high school and I were OBSESSED with this song. Still amazing all these years later.
Back when people had talent, not like this cookie cutter crap we have nowadays
I don't care what anyone says, Dave brought a unique sound and look to the band. Loved them then and still do.
It's amazing that Dave Vanian had such an operatic baratone/bass voice it isn't praised as much as others. This was probably due to his punk roots which seemed gloriously out-of-place even at the time. It wasn't until The Damned began recording music like this that his voice was able to be appreciated for what it was.
+Anxiety Entertainment The Damned are still touring and Dave's voice is better than ever.
Their influences were Nuggets and Pebbles era garage rock, truth be told. They're all self evident here.
Their influences were Nuggets and Pebbles era garage rock, truth be told. They're all self evident here.
+Anxiety Entertainment I agree, DV has a great voice but I thought this was an awful period for the band. 5/6 years earlier they gave us songs like Love Song & Just can't be happy today and then this. They must feel the same as they have pretty much shunned this period in their live shows these days.
+Vincent 79 No they haven't I've seen them live 3 x since 2011 and the do Eloise every time.
This rendition of 'Eloise' is pure rock 'n roll magic. Perfect interpretations. Brilliant!
This lot played a gig in my home town and I saw them walking down the street together.
They looked like a gang of vampires.
Cool !!
I had a drink with them in the hotel they were staying in before I saw their gig.
Lol
i saw them live when they played in auckland in a small venue. i almost didnt go...i saw this video on tv and heard they were playing so went. i was so glad i did!
the powerstation maybe..
Dave had such class, charisma and a great sense of style. Even nowadays he's still the same charming man. It saddens me to see that my generation seems to lack boys like him. :/
goth boys r in the shadows u just have to look for us
It was 9 years BEFORE !!
@@tatianafoule6257 tf u talkin about this is about 45 years ago
@@benmcmullen1296 ??? not even 40
@@akishot6735 ite 35 im bad at maths
Dave is one of the only singers that I drool over when I watch these videos
The Damned are my favourite band of all time, and my name is Eloise (though I'm not actually named after this song!) I feel lucky to have met Dave and Captain a few times, and to have got my 12 inch single of Eloise signed by them! Such a brilliant band that sound equally amazing live as they do on their records!
My favourite band ever best punk band,group that evolved into a great different style of music over the years between Eloise and shadow of love as best Goth songs
Well done you.
lucky lady
It's a cover of someone else's song. It's no were near as good as the original.
@@anthonyclegg1511 they're my favourite band, and as much as I appreciate the original 1968 version, this version is personally my favourite
I heard this on my car radio for the first time a few weeks ago. How did I miss this?
Dave's voice is so amazing! And what a presence!
Absolutely.
Ya got that right....❤
Love his voice. And the hair. And of course the song.
I love this track. I remember it out and wondered how a punk band like this could come out with such a brilliant cover as this. Classic!.
Always come back to this .Still fantastic! And so is Dave! Dave Vanian Forever! ; [
One of the greatest ToTP performances in it's history. This pulsating classic cover is euphoric.
Very very sad lyrics though.He wants Eloise so much but she simply is never there and never will be.
@@imogenimeson664 That’s true love for you Imogen!
Unrequited love is life’s saddest emotion.
ordinary lip synching
@@blairdenholm4167 I love the damned but yeah, Dave is not singing live here. Bands rarely played live on TOTP, when they did it was a disaster lol
Are you sure about this?
He truly has a beautiful voice...
Lord have mercy. This was definitely Dave's sexy point. Amazing song too!
This song will be eternally remembered
What a beautiful man and a voice to match. Love his style!! Id have been Eloise for him .
Saw the Damned live in August with Blondie, I wish their set was just a little longer Dave sounded incredible and the way he dances is so entertaining they were the stars of the show tbh
Fabulous performance, total charisma. Brilliant remake of a classic song.
Damn I love the 80's
I remember well when Eloise was reborn...
Such a transcendent moment and STILL renders me weak at the knees each time I hear it (almost daily!) God bless Dave Vanian and The Damned
Happy Bithday David Vanian! 65 years ♥
David Vanian (born David Lett, 12 October 1956) ♥
My lovely wife was pregnant with a girl and we just couldn't think of a name. I was bingeing on 80s and always loved this tune as a kid and i suggested Eloise and bingo!!! 2yrs old now and so cute!!!
I've always loved this version ,the power
He is rather handsome..and He can carry a tune..
Great song from my era 😊
my daughter named my grand daughter elloise but with 2 l's and she definitely was a gift after my husband died I love her so much she is so sweet, caring, and loving
David Vanian, what a star he most certainly is, something about him, no wonder the Damned have been so long bloody lasting! Stand up Vanian, you're special somehow!
I want my 80's back
My 2nd grand daughter was born a few hours ago, and they’ve called her Eloise.
have to laugh when the key change comes and audience think song is finished
The Damned....where Punk meets Rock 'n' Roll Theatre. Bloody marvelous!
Can't stop listening to this cover.
I've seen the damned live and seriously love this song. If I ever have children, I might name my daughter Eloise. Just so eloquent and dark. But soothing.
I did!And she fits the song❤
His voice is amazing
I mean I will admit that I first discovered them thanks to their performance on the YOUNG ONES when they sang VIDEO NASTY!.. Just classic!!!
Amazing track and amazing series
Brisbane, Princess Theatre, Wednesday June 7, 2023...brilliant!
was there too. was at Tivoli last night too
One of the best songs of the Eighties. Excellent !
I REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY LOVE THIS SONG.
Love it! Dave Vanian looks like a vampire! 🤣
Dave has got the moves, most original, personal, and hot.
Great nose. Oh, voice also!
Why is this so nostalgic :))
I love this song so much... I spent 9 years at University down in Exeter, I went out a lot, and I only remember 2 songs from my whole time there - one of them was Atomic by Blondie and the other was Eloise by The Damned - my 2 favourite songs - good times and great music!!!
I think what made The Damned so much better than the Sex Pistols is they never tried to be bratty or overly political, they were just a group of talented musicians from London who wanted to make good music and have fun doing it.
Except Dave's from Newcastle 😂
One of the best 👌 My dad use to sing this at the top of his lungs so beautiful and such meaningful and powerful record ❤️
What Characters, what an arrangement, blinking awesome, this song made me decide to be a weirdo, never looked back
Gorgeous Dave! Couldn't stop playing this single when it came out so I got a second copy a week later just in case the first one got scratched
Absolutely brilliant. Julia at 68 years old and still.a rock chick
Saw the Damned with the Misfits last year and they can still slay it on stage.
DON'T THINK THEY'LL EVER BE A MORE GORGEOUS GUY! AND WHAT A VOICE!! INCREDIBLE! and now we have Sam Smith and Kanye West... Shit 😬
Dave.very beautiful prince so british.!!! Wow !
My favourite band ever, so glad that they covered this song, got the band out to people who have never heard of them,pure class
This may be my greatest song rediscovery. I heard it about 10 years ago and thought it was okay. Then came across it tonight and listened to it 4 times in a row. Absolutely mesmerizing, haunting, and catchy
What an epic performance! Powerful and wonderful song!
I thought that. Then listened to Barry Ryan’s original 😳
I love how Dave Vanian is trying not to laugh 😆
I never could get used to walking down the stairs at Kenny Market and there’s Dave Vanian reading the newspaper in his wife’s store. He was always there.
Love it!! I wish I could have seen the store (Symphony of Shadows), he built everything for her.
HE LOOKED SO DAMN GOOD WITH LONG HAIR!!!!!!!
incredible how these guys did such a drastic style change but their punk and goth rock kick equal ass!
A goth dressed in white wow how radical, my god I wanted to have his babies back in the day !
You weren't the only one!
on the contrary...Dave Vanian was a punk..The Damned were a punk band
Lex Machine - True but he rocked that goth look even before goth was a thing. Talented nonetheless.
The Damned evolved from punk to goth rock in the early 80s
It was called "Death Rock". We were punks morphed, and we had a (dark) sense of humor. I wore black, eyeliner, and had bleached white hair. Gun Club, 45 Grave , Bauhaus, early Cure, Siouxsie, Southern Death Cult; Then the serious boring subculture began, Ministry et al and the word "Goth" got attached to it. I think the New Romantic genre had something to do with the trappings that brought the genre name. Anyone from that era have thoughts to add?
You know this cover of Eloise is spectacular
I picked up this single at my local record shop yesterday, only noticed when I got home it was on blue vinyl! 😀
No. Its mirrored. Its just too late for you.
God, I love this cover!
Bombastic, overblown, exaggerated, camp yet cool!
My anthem to a goth princess from many, many years ago (well, 1986, and her middle name was Louise, but what they hell)
I like his acttitude and his voice :)
Was never into the Damned much as a punk band and only took notice of them when they went through this Goth phase. The good news is...they’ve STILL got it, Dave Vanian has hardly aged since then and it was quite something to see him immaculately turned out on News at Ten a while back . My only regret is I wasn’t more into them at the time...still, better late than never !
I bought this on vinyl and played it non stop for hours and now as a father of grown up kids i still blair it out driving them mad lol great vid and mems
London 😎
Blair it out!..Yes!
Dave Vanian a gorgeous gothic genius 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Great song, great band!!! How in the hell does Dave Vanian manage to look so awesome in this getup?!
His voice still gives me goosebumps
This is just so good. When I need a pick me up and a dance sesh I put this on. Dave Vanian is amazing!!!
Awesome stuff!
Atmosphere, Class, Theater, Drama, Originality it's got the lot.......
Dave Vanian's eyebrow should come with a health warning... I've come over all un-necessary!
Hahaha love it! 😂😂😂😂😂
Saw The Damned last night … the mosh pit did not know what to make of this song. 😂 I love it.
Happy Birthday to the Gorgeous Legend Dave Vanian (Born on this day 12th Oct in 1956)
+Caledoniankitty Jo lol
Gorgeous indeed
Back again 3 years later lol Happy 62nd birthday Dave Vanian (Still as handsome as ever)
Just came across this comment on October 12th, 2019.
@@CMZIEBARTH And I still keep coming back to this video lol
Happy Birthday Dave 60 years old today
Esta canción estuvo en mi subconsciente por tantos años!!
Gracias!
Fantastic!...bought it when first released and still love it.
Usually the original is the best and I do like the original but in this case the Damned version is my favourite....absolutely brilliant 👌🏽
So young so handsome and those killer moves!!
loved this guy when I was younger, such a cool image.
I saw them live at 17 , the experience of being there was somewhat different, Amazingly theatrical and just wonderful, and I believe it is the ONLY time they ever came to Australia to tour! Great memories.
Named my Daughter after this brilliant song !!!
Ich bin bei Coversongs sehr misstrauisch, kommen meistens an das Original nicht heran, aber hier : Klasse !