I saw her in concert in Cardiff about 4 weeks ago. what a trooper. Her voice is still there. No compromises. She pinned the audience in their seats with its power. Catch her if you can. She is still on tour. The Long Goodbye Tour. The best gig I have been to in the past 5 years or more.
I saw Chris Rea in 1978 (Lady Mabel college) perform this song on his Whatever Happened to Benny Santini tour, where his record label had him packaged as an Elton John type songwriter, he didn't play guitar all night. A few weeks later I saw Elkie perform at Sheffield City Hall, her first set was Jazzy stuff like Pearl's a Singer, then after the break her band turned into a rock band performing numbers from the Vinegar Joe repertoire and this song. An impressive singer with mastering a wide range of styles. Good to hear she is still going well.
Love “The Elk” Fantastic Live Perfoemances always note & Pitch perfect dynamic concerts a truly beautiful soul - Proud to be the First Original Elk-a-Holic Love Elk & her Boys. Elk is grossly under rated and having contributed so much to the music industry is well OVERDUE her “Damehood - Go see Elk Live - Will be your best Show ever - Elk-a-Holic til I die x x x
A very nice rendition of a difficult song. Chris wrote this for his younger sister...brotherly love.Her voice is more direct than the original and the lead guitar is exceptional.
Hello hello Miss. Brooks ! 👋🤓 Well done, for a lady to sing this master piece of Chris Rea, is quite a pleasure to listen to. 👌👀 ..great voice, and I can certainly hear the emotion is there.🤞😇 U go girl ! 💃 From Stallion.🏇 ..pretty girl.👁️
Esta mujer tiene un gran estilo y lo lleva a la canción de Chris Rea, me encanta, tiene un estilo y una voz muy sensual, muy provocadora, y sus músicos son muy buenos. Él de la guitarra, se acopla excelente a la versión, un abrazo a Elkie
i left the uk in 1999 and the cassette player in my car had a tape or Elkie stuck in the player the whole journey was Elkie , it was the the best trip of my life i ended up in Spain what a trip , in the words of ABBA thank you for the music.
I have watched this clip over 100 times over the years and put on a CD so I could listen to it in my car since 2012. Years later I still love this version and the great performance. Thanks as I go to Salford quite often...
Love to know the meaning of this song how it wS intended. Over the years I've interpreted many meanings. Whats began? ... heartheart, sorrow, a crap life with a narcissist? Well good luck girls and guys there's a lot of liars in the world. Wolves dressed in sheeps clothing.
They are both great, but ironically Elkie’s version charted better than Chris’s original in 1978 that he had written for his teenage sister at the time.
Claro que não , na interpretação dos dois ficou muito bom. Seria mais uma questão de gosto mesmo. Eu prefiro na voz de Chris Rea , mas com ela ficou muito bom
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How has this only got 103K views? This is an absolute classic! It's time Elkie was rediscovered.
Brings tears to my eyes thinking back to 1980. As good as Chris Rea.
Took my teenage son to see Elkie in Sussex, had to keep it quiet, did not go with his night clubbing image at the time. He loved her like I do. 🤩🥰🤩
Proper lady full power
I saw her in concert in Cardiff about 4 weeks ago. what a trooper. Her voice is still there. No compromises. She pinned the audience in their seats with its power. Catch her if you can. She is still on tour. The Long Goodbye Tour. The best gig I have been to in the past 5 years or more.
I saw Chris Rea in 1978 (Lady Mabel college) perform this song on his Whatever Happened to Benny Santini tour, where his record label had him packaged as an Elton John type songwriter, he didn't play guitar all night. A few weeks later I saw Elkie perform at Sheffield City Hall, her first set was Jazzy stuff like Pearl's a Singer, then after the break her band turned into a rock band performing numbers from the Vinegar Joe repertoire and this song. An impressive singer with mastering a wide range of styles. Good to hear she is still going well.
Had them eating out of the palm of her hand.
Best ticket in town.
Never paid to see an act before but this was worth every penny.
Her & Chris should've dueted this.
Timeless and beautiful.
Well said, Mate!!👍👍
Wonderful voice brings back memories of my life in 1980s-90s. A star!!!
the best version
❤❤❤❤❤
I broke up with my other half after 15 years, he posted this through my door.. We are still here 20 years later... Lv ur music so much.. Xx
Just seen Elkie live and fabulous.
Go see her and that brilliant band or regret it forever.
Love this woman's voice. Pure genius.
Excellent.
✌️😍 Very beautiful woman, singing a beautiful song, with a beautiful voice, 👌👀
U go girl !!! 🤩👍
Hey Miss. Brooks ! 👁️ I see u standing next to Chris doing this song with him, quite unique, sing it honey.✌️😍
Love “The Elk” Fantastic Live Perfoemances always note & Pitch perfect dynamic concerts a truly beautiful soul - Proud to be the First Original Elk-a-Holic Love Elk & her Boys. Elk is grossly under rated and having contributed so much to the music industry is well OVERDUE her “Damehood - Go see Elk Live - Will be your best Show ever - Elk-a-Holic til I die x x x
Elkie. Chris. Both brilliant.
There’s just something about this song. It clings on to hope with the fingernails. She absolutely nails it!!!
A very nice rendition of a difficult song. Chris wrote this for his younger sister...brotherly love.Her voice is more direct than the original and the lead guitar is exceptional.
I just love Ellie Brooks , I’m in heaven ❤️
I prefer Elkie.
Hello hello Miss. Brooks ! 👋🤓 Well done, for a lady to sing this master piece of Chris Rea, is quite a pleasure to listen to. 👌👀 ..great voice, and I can certainly hear the emotion is there.🤞😇
U go girl ! 💃
From Stallion.🏇 ..pretty girl.👁️
Love this version!
What a talent. Fantastic voice !
superb song and outstanding Performer
Elkie, my favorite with Vinegar Joe when I was in the military in 1974!
Linda música não canso de ouvir , Good times.
Clear voice sound just beautiful the best
I have just discovered Elkie Brooks today and she is awesome ❤️❤️👍👍🤸🤸
A true performance
Magnificent voice
She's the best of the best ❤
Very nicely done, so glad I clicked on this, guitar player is outstanding from fills to sound ...
Beautiful and sweet voice
Thank you for this video. Great performance!
✌️🤓 U go girl, sing it baby Brooks,.sing it honey ! 👀
🌹Mwah ! 💋 Just love that voice to heaven and back.👌👁️
wowwww
Lata night driving around Vice City...
Was this in Vice City?
@@georgehavanidis1385vice city stories
What a tune great rendition take a bow Elkie 🙌🙌🙌🤘👍🏻🫶
True original
Uks finest amazing talent 👏
Amazing voice!
Esta mujer tiene un gran estilo y lo lleva a la canción de Chris Rea, me encanta, tiene un estilo y una voz muy sensual, muy provocadora, y sus músicos son muy buenos. Él de la guitarra, se acopla excelente a la versión, un abrazo a Elkie
Someone woke from a nightmare and shouted "we have to lose that sax solo!"
i left the uk in 1999 and the cassette player in my car had a tape or Elkie stuck in the player the whole journey was Elkie , it was the the best trip of my life i ended up in Spain what a trip , in the words of ABBA thank you for the music.
Loved Chris Rea original and this is amazing.
Me encanta Elkie, aunque he oido alguna otra version mejor que est as.
Superb. Wow. Everything about this song is first class.
Elkie es exelente!! Es perfecta!!! Gran artista!! La escuché cantando blues !!! Es increíble!!
Dying flame ...fool if think it's over cause you ...
Música bonita !😍😍😍
Great guitar work from my favorite guitarist Geoff Whitehorn
Timeless
✌️😎 Smart song, smart voice Miss. Brooks,..sing it baby , sing !👌👀 Chris will be proud of you.👁️
See her in Kettering still got it what a voice
I have watched this clip over 100 times over the years and put on a CD so I could listen to it in my car since 2012.
Years later I still love this version and the great performance. Thanks as I go to Salford quite often...
Brilliant
Love to know the meaning of this song how it wS intended. Over the years I've interpreted many meanings. Whats began? ... heartheart, sorrow, a crap life with a narcissist? Well good luck girls and guys there's a lot of liars in the world. Wolves dressed in sheeps clothing.
Calm down woman it ain't that bad 😅😆😆
Emotion 98.3
Cómo tiene tan poco likes? Fantástica interpretación 🤩🤩
Would love this song as duet with Stevie Nicks
Love her
Nice!!!👌🏼🎼🎹🎸🔥💃🏽💃🏽🎶🥁🔥💃🏽🎶💃🏽💃🏽🎶
Great
Such a gorgeous woman, 👁️ love ur singing to heaven and back.👌👀 Mwah 💋
Joya de los 70
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories
Vice City took me here while cruising by the vice beach
GTA VCS Emotion 98.3
Vice City '84
Simplesmente linda música, tenho essa música no meu celular e ouço todos os dias
2024 almost 25 !
Lindo!!!
loveley 😄
How could you forget dear ok elkie brooks. Ahh gody luv and yous you tubeyseess
They dont make like this anymore
😍 very prety woman, one of a kind.👌👀
Mwah 💋 baby ! 🌹
When and where was this filmed?
I like its modern talking version.Paakistaan.
No, no, no, no
Yes we know that Chris Rea had a bigger hit with his version. I mean the guy wrote the song, but Elkies version is very good too.
Actually it was Elkie who had a bigger hit in the UK then Chis.
this is song! u have to sing but u're just saying words of composition...
Шэтэл
Me quedo con la de Cris
Me quedo con la de Elkie .
Amazing voice
Nice but ,no way close like Chris
It’s better.
She sings better than the original singer
she doesn't touch chris rea's version i'm sorry
Don't be sorry, it's so true !
There isn’t any musician that can touch Chris Rea’s versions of fool!
She takes it to a higher level. Even Chis Rea loved it .
@@Jake-jr2zhYes he apparently posed as a fan backstage on her 1982 Top of the Pops performance of the song to get her autograph.
This version by Elkie Brooks (video) is as bad as I think.
Chris Rea wrote this and loved this by Elkie . So your comment is VOID .
Sad she sings a flat note at 2.43. Apart from that it’s really good, but sorry, it’s not as good as the original, musically or vocally.
If it was good enough for Chris Rea , it’s good for me .
@@Jake-jr2zhHis was the original!
@@peterclarke3990 Yes I know he’s was the original , but he was quoted as saying that he loved the version by Elkie Brooks.
Chris rea is way better
Elkie does it better.
They are both great, but ironically Elkie’s version charted better than Chris’s original in 1978 that he had written for his teenage sister at the time.
Cris REA is better
Claro que não , na interpretação dos dois ficou muito bom.
Seria mais uma questão de gosto mesmo.
Eu prefiro na voz de Chris Rea , mas com ela ficou muito bom
I prefer this Version.