I was a sound engineer in the late 90’s. Was doing a festival one weekend with Lots of rock and roll acts and Alvin was on the line up. During the soundcheck, he realised he’d forgotten his acoustic guitar. It just so happened I’d brought mine to play back in the accommodation and offered it to him. He did and he was very grateful. I even asked him to sign it, so I am the proud owner of a Takamine acoustic guitar with the words “thanks Tim” signed by the man and he used it for his show. Bit random, but I thought I might as well! He was a very nice chap. Very friendly. RIP Sir.

@geneva760

2 жыл бұрын

NEATO. Have a safe and nice day in 2021. CHEERS from AUSTRALIA.

@chrisjames4447

2 жыл бұрын

Did you know about this , Alvin Stardust's rock and roll signed guitar valued at £400,000 on Channel 4's Posh Pawn

@House0fwax

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! You sir have my respect. I have always thought he was a nice guy. :)

@tanishaharlow193

2 жыл бұрын

How awsome is that!! 💘💘💘

@highpath4776

2 жыл бұрын

Everyone said that about Bernard. Had an ability to sing in the sound of so many people really. Its probable that the first two Alvin Stardust Records were actually recorded by Pete Shelley under the Alvin Stardust Name, but Bernard Jewry was hired for the live performances as Pete did not want to tour or appear on shows, certainly from the third disc it was all Bernard, and he created the Alvin Stardust Image - to put such as distance from his days as Shane Fentone (whom he had taken over the role of when the original Shane Fentone had died).

Never anyone bad mouthing Alvin Stardust, he was one of lifes good guys

@petermounser5391

4 жыл бұрын

He just looks a right prattle!

@mikekahotea9197

4 жыл бұрын

He had style back in the day ...still has it esp this song .. One of my top shelf songs

@stormytempest3907

4 жыл бұрын

GENTLEMAN 🎸

@cookie4205

3 жыл бұрын

Saw him at Butlins back when I was about 9. Thought he was the coolest geezer going. Robbed me nans black gloves and dads rings. What a twat I was

@jonathanbrooks1732

3 жыл бұрын

@@cookie4205 Rock on Bernard. Proper good quality

I was a DJ in the 70s and when I put this vinyl on the turntable the floor was packed, that’s how you new how popular a singer was. R.I.p Alvin thanks for the music.

@shirleyrook7111

Жыл бұрын

best music the 70

@andrewmorton2430

Жыл бұрын

He’s miming to Pete Shelly’s vocal.

@andreasboose5611

9 ай бұрын

Black Panther R I P. Youcwas the Hero if ny early Childhood ❤

@harrodsfan

6 күн бұрын

True...well said.

Another glam rock legend no longer with us. Great tune. The 70s spoilt us.

@MrLesliegreen

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, but some might not a agree with you, but l liked them. The likes we will not see again!

@tomthomassony8607

2 жыл бұрын

In the 70s we loved the entertainers like Alvin Stardust, but also appreciated great musicians like The Carpenters. 70s music was one happy biological eco-system.

@harrodsfan

6 күн бұрын

Agree with you.

One of my mates worked for Alvin in his house, shortly before he died. He said he was a very nice guy. Down to earth. Sad hes gone.

@janicewright9952

4 жыл бұрын

another great but hes left us with great pleasure thanks Alvin

@nickprica3127

3 жыл бұрын

he came to our church in gildersome leeds sang with the choir was a real gent

@Mr75044

3 жыл бұрын

Andy 1974 .Alvin's drummers mom lived opposite us...off tour he would park his car on the path outside..big American car...all the kids hanging around..sound bloke talking to the kids No worries about us climbing all over the car.

@jamsheadaziz3999

2 жыл бұрын

Compare his humility to some of the modern divas whose behaviour is appalling and think they are above everyone else.

@lewisner

Жыл бұрын

Was your mate installing a cooker ?

My Coo Ca Choo- Alvin Stardust This was a massive N0.1 Hit in 1974 in Australia. It oozes cool smoothness in this love song that describes the things he loves about a girl. The opening guitar riff is one of the best ever and is still one of my best memories of childhood with my ear glued to Sydney's 2SM. 1270 AM. The record Producer and Engineer should be highly commended for this tune. The sale of black gloves increased a million % in 1974. LOL!!!

I heard this song in 1974 the first time Just loved it back then ., Still love it now Rip Alvin 🙏🏼🌹

@GroundhogRoy

2 жыл бұрын

And kudos to Peter

@stevepickett4453

2 жыл бұрын

Ditto ,great song 🎵from a legendary artist

@patriziat.3510

Жыл бұрын

I agree 🍀

@harrodsfan

Жыл бұрын

Me too, we were in our early teens, right?

Legendary song sung by a genuine legend!

@WedgePee

9 ай бұрын

Peter Shelley, yes. Bernard Jewry (the man you see in the video) just lip synced it. He sang the later songs, though.

@martinputt6421

8 ай бұрын

@@WedgePee He sang it properly in live appearances though.

@shanelawson5072

2 ай бұрын

Peter Shelley died in 2023

Every human being is a unique irreplaceable miracle with an eternal destiny. Goodbye Alvin

one of the best ever, the 70s will never die. live on !!!

@roned9189

4 жыл бұрын

Jordan Bryant super will be missed!!!Ron up 🇬🇧🇬🇧East Yorkshire

@punkrock1989

2 жыл бұрын

Ofc it will, the 1970s will be completely forgotten about in 10-20 years

@colinsmail8010

2 жыл бұрын

@@punkrock1989 crap

@philipnorris6542

2 жыл бұрын

As with every decade, Jordan.

@mrwhats-his-name8956

2 жыл бұрын

@@punkrock1989Ha ha! Which decade do you think punk started then?

God bless you Alvin. You were a source of fascination for many in the 70's. You will be widely missed. RIP

@harrodsfan

6 күн бұрын

Indeed.

Alvin Stardust has now joined MUDs Les Gray, T-Rex Marc Bolan, The Sweet's Brian Connolly & Mick Tucker, The Glitter Band's Gerry Shepherd and many more in Glam Rock Heaven. Without these great singers, brilliant showmen and entertainer the world will be a much duller place. R.I.P. I love the musik from the 70´s!

@pheebsbee1280

7 жыл бұрын

Ellen R. I agree!

@stumathers3192

7 жыл бұрын

Ellen R. all golng to be missed,but a scum bag like glitter still sucks oxygen.

@mickyp4

6 жыл бұрын

You Can Now Add David Bpwie To That Long List✊🏽

@soulboygabicci5681

6 жыл бұрын

Don't forget Dave Mount - drummer of Mud

@markdisley1784

6 жыл бұрын

Yes Ellen your right there, we've lost some great artists.

My band had the great privilege to open a gig in Largs, Ayrshire for Alvin some years ago.. He was the most organised and professional Musician and Singer I've witnessed. Also a warm and kind hearted guy. Every recollection I have of that gig is great. Above all his performance - and that of his band - was just terrific. Sadly missed.

@serendpity3478

4 ай бұрын

And unlike some other glam rockers, managed to get through his entire career without noncing any young lasses.

R.I.P Alvin Stardust another Legend of his time gone but not forgotten

@andreasboose5611

Жыл бұрын

I agree !! He was one. of ny childhood heroes !!

@laurahamilton6528

Жыл бұрын

The money went into the juke box for this gem when I was a kid - again and again and again.

@user-tk9rf8xm8z

Жыл бұрын

He will always live on in our hearts. Gone much too soon

The more I look at Alvin especially in this video I feel like I'm looking at a mixture of Elvis and Jack Lord from Hawaii Five-0!!! Anyone else see the likeness? Great video and song! Alvin Stardust R.I.P .

@itgetseasierlessitry

9 жыл бұрын

SpyGuyUK Spot on.

@Zipgunn1

9 жыл бұрын

itgetseasierlessitry You're not the first person to say that, Chris Steele-Perkins and Richard Smith mentioned it in their book The Teds way back in 1979.

@johnchidlow9276

9 жыл бұрын

book him danno !!

@hirdy6

9 жыл бұрын

Yes I can see it too, incendtly Elvis Presley and Jack Lord were good friends.

@lorraineowens1483

9 жыл бұрын

Now you have said it then YES.

Wonderful. My youth. Top of the Pops. Late '73 (yes, we know its Shane Fenton & Peter Shelley was the writer for Alvin & original vocals on the first single). Whatever... absolutely fabulous!

@samkaur4098

Жыл бұрын

The first time i heard this great tune was on AB FAB.Brilliant.

Legend... Shane Fenton .Alvin stardust. He had a guard of honour at his funeral . His coffin was escorted by The Harley Davison Members Club ..Hells Angles and Bikers..

In the 70s I was leaving a very late night kebab shop in Crouch End , London. Who was outside on the kerb changing a tyre on his car in stage gear? Alvin Stardust! A very down to earth geezer who had just done a gig.

@brain8484

3 ай бұрын

That was me actually going to fancy dress party

@anthonybrady-lb5ve

2 ай бұрын

Now Now. Scene stealer😂😂😂​@@brain8484

A great pop song! Part of the soundtrack to my youth in 70s!!

@toshbailey5235

Жыл бұрын

Me too Deedee

@OnlyGoodMusic_

8 ай бұрын

Glam rock

Always loved the way he held the microphone 😀

@LolganSaucey

3 жыл бұрын

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

@suep3806

2 жыл бұрын

@@LolganSaucey His wrist was broken.

@jalsbrook4475

2 жыл бұрын

@@suep3806 he always held the mic like that

@zocco15az

2 жыл бұрын

Me too

@hoihoi9866

Жыл бұрын

Yes

sounds like spirit in the sky

@user-wv9do8lj4x

Ай бұрын

No

"My 70`s - the best music ever

@andreasboose5611

2 ай бұрын

Agreed ❤

@gillywilson2996

Ай бұрын

Me too - a wonderful time.

Happy memories from my teenage years, I loved glam rock, still do, and Alvin was one of my favourite singers in the 70's. Sleep peacefully Alvin, your music and songs will live on.

Remember it very well, wild times on the dance floor when the DJ played this Song 😊👍👍

love the 70's !! - a different era , but in i love it !!

@michaelmarshall1713

5 жыл бұрын

The best era we had something for all, and we loved it . I would give it all to go back. The US invented Rock & Roll , but the British knew what to do with it !

A great decade for music. Class.

I was 11, growing up in East London, when this came out. Had an impact as an 'ear-worm', on me. Thought Alvin's style - cool. Revisiting this song now, at 59, and after seeing the movie 'Elivis', I can see what an impact Elvis had on so many people. I hear more than a little of the king in Coo Ca Choo, but as a kid I remember Coo Ga -Joo.

Omg the memories of being a teenager 😊😊 take me back !!!!!!

@marionbecker2000

5 ай бұрын

Me too That's so great memories

@stevegriffiths5364

4 ай бұрын

Move over.....

Love the start, this era music really sounds like it should be played on a big loud jukebox!

@hoihoi9866

Жыл бұрын

Yes start is super

@laurahamilton6528

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, I was in primary school when this was released and if there was a juke box around, all my pocket money was spent on playing this over and over and over again.

Great little song with more than a passing similarity to Spirit in the Sky by N. Greenbaum

@timrobinson100

2 жыл бұрын

GREAT COMMENT EMMA, SEE WHERE YOUR COMMING FROM , YOUR RIGHT

Great performer, a real pro. And a nice fella too. He could really sing. A true 70s superstar and he never forgot what Pete Shelley and Target did for him. God bless

I met him a long time ago he came into the shop I worked in to send flowers to one of his backup singers as she had tonsillitis and couldn't perform on his concert I was a huge fan away have been couldn't believe my eyes even gave me a hug and his autograph 😍😍😍😍

This record is one of the coolest records ever recorded and what a era the 70s was shame today generation dont appreciate great music than the crap that's recorded these days

Love this song. RIP Alvin Stardust.

Met my now wife at Bucknell dance back then when Alvin had this hit, we're still together after all these years, love you Deborah.x

Loved Alvin , growing up in Dublin in the 70,s the youth club disco his records were huge everyone up dancing , great days !☘️

Loved this song in the 70s. Love the look. Great song. R.I.P Alvin

Alvin Stardust - Champion and Legend RIP Thanks for the music. God bless you Amen.

One of my all time faves of the 70s..still love it

So sad to hear of the passing of Alvin Stardust, a great 70's icon, here singing his signature song, a lovely guy, R.I.P.

@user-fh2vx3hd6c

3 жыл бұрын

He didn't sing it

He was certainly Stardust with this one, timeless classic. RIP Alvin.

@GroundhogRoy

2 жыл бұрын

Well, he certainly looked the part, though it's not him singing.

One of my earliest memories from TOTP, he actually scared me a little bit with the black outfit and glove. Once I hear this I'm singing it in my head for the rest of the day. A forgotten gem.

@briandawson8701

Жыл бұрын

He was a gentleman The scarey that's were SAVILLE SKITTER GLITTER and the other as yet unidentified predators at the TOTP Studios

R.I.P Alvin, my condolences to his family.

I never knew this was actually sung by Peter Shelley until today, then Bernie sung the rest of the Alvin choons. 😎

@WedgePee

2 жыл бұрын

Ça Plane pour Moi was not actually sung by Plastic Bertrand, either. It was his producer, Lou Deprijck.

sad news of Alvins passing today . R.I.P Alvin .

Great tune. RIP Alvin. Thoughts and wishes to his family

When you look at the world today .And you can look back to this and similar songs in our memories. Its quite sad for me knowing 1.they will never come back but at the same time happy that i shared great songs with other people .

This takes me back to when I was about 7 years of age! Banger!

Another classic from the 'Glam Rock' era. The guitar solo beginning 1:30 is awesome. This was originally to have been sung by Stardust's originator Peter Shelley, who also had hit records on his own Magnet label.

@erictopp1310

9 ай бұрын

Back in the 1980s my brother Vernon thought that Peter Shelley was the same as Pete Shelley from the Buzzcocks. "How could there be two singers with the same name?" This was before Wikipedia kids!

@garethbramley1

9 ай бұрын

One was Pete and the other was Peter. Plus Pete Shelley was not the name of a group and he didn't go solo till after Peter had finished his signing career (1979). so there were never two artists credited under the same name. Sadly Peter Shelley - singer / songwriter and producer - died earlier this year. I can understand the confusion though.@@erictopp1310

Who is still listening 2020?

@marinacaddy7251

3 жыл бұрын

I am.

@McDowallManor

3 жыл бұрын

I read that he was a particularly nice man. Much respected.

@noeldorgan9569

3 жыл бұрын

Moi

@gerardvanleeuwen9456

3 жыл бұрын

The Untouchable is a great album of Alvin, yep, i'm listening still this days !!

@antoniosalvatore703

3 жыл бұрын

I have an lp with some english songs of Alvin, when i lived in england ( now i live in italy ) . After more than 40 years i'm listening again these songs

Black Panther R I P. You was .the Hero of my early Childhood ❤👍

I was 5 years old and my dad played this 7"inch and this song was for me the first rock song in my life ( 5 years old !) that i heard and that paved the way for a lifetime rock 'n' roll lover , the first 7"inch that i got from my grandma was " ca plane pour moi " from Plastic Bertrand in 1977...that song got me into Punkrock ...and still i'm collecting rock-Punkrock records ! RIP Alvin.

Ein Song von 1973. Eine tolle Erinnerung. RIP Alvin Stardust 🙏

Fantastic guitar 🎸

Super record from the super early 70s. Great beat now for dancing modern jive/ceroc to. If only the DJs would play it!

Was a big fan in the 70's. Was very lucky to have won a competition in his 3rd album Rock with Alvin. A week's holiday in Majorca. Met him in person at the Piccadilly hotel in Manchester where he presented me with my prize. Lovely genuine guy.

Fantastic. A real gentleman and total nice guy (please do not confuse Alvin with Gary Glitter as some uninformed, and uneducated people on youtube have.... do your research lol.....Alvin was a fabulous entertainer....

@silverkitty2503

4 жыл бұрын

wow ..that is unfortunate if that happens!

The lyrics to this song was nominated for the Nobel Prize for literature.😮

@David-uf8ex

2 ай бұрын

Yea songs are so intelligent today aren’t they

Certain artists, stood out back in the days of the early 1970s. Alvin Stardust was just the epitome of someone who looked super cool, to a doting teenager. Sadly no longer with us, but rest assured his music will be loved and played by everyone over a certain age of 55

Alvin Stardust, or Shane Fenton was a regular patron at our Newspaper shop in Hove. Really nice down to earth guy. Loved talking to him daily 😊😊

Love this song sooooo much. God bless you Alvin... Bought it when it came out!

When l use to live at wickford his mum worked at Cafe had all his photo all over cafe seem very proud of her son

@tonytango7253

3 жыл бұрын

Alvin's mum used to be my child minder when I was around 2-4 and we ended up very close to his family. I used to help out in that cafe and her house was literally in the next road. I was friends with his kids and he used to take us out but I'd always get in trouble for telling everyone who he was when he tried to disguise himself a bit. Genuinely lovely man.

@klausburkin5150

3 жыл бұрын

I love you Alvin

First record i ever bought ..aged 10 ...great memories ..rip alvin ...the worlds gonna miss ya!!!

2016 ban végre kiadták jó minőségben. 1 évvel előtte halt meg.

Great singers from an age were things were certainly a lot different, gone but thanks to KZread they will never be forgotten!!

My sincerest condolences to the family of Glam artist Alvin Stardust. He has now joined Brian Connolly & Mick Tucker (The Sweet) Les Gray (Mud) Mark Bolan (T Rex) in Glam Rock Heaven. r.i.p. Alvin.

@cquilty1

9 жыл бұрын

Gary Dunn You don't even know his family, weirdo freak.

@garydunn3037

9 жыл бұрын

cquilty1 realise that I don't know Alvin's family, however there is NOTHING WRONG by offering my sincerecondolences to his family. I am from a generation who remember his music as part of the Glam Rock Sceneback in the early 70's/ I was merely expressing my condolences to his family and friends. I have done the same for other people from that era, if that makes me a weirdo freak, then its a very sad world that we live in.

@cquilty1

9 жыл бұрын

Gary Dunn It's still decidedly odd and reminds me of the mass hysteria/public outpouring of grief when Princess Diana died. No doubt a psychiatrist could explain this bizarre behavior, and perhaps also explain how it manifests itself. Strange vicarious 'grief' that's a tad creepy.

@mikebloxham5346

7 жыл бұрын

1 Year later and it's still a stupid thing to say. Have a word with yourself you daft fool

Immer noch einer seiner besten Art und Weise wie er den Rock rüberbrinkt !!! Hut ab!

Raiding your Grandma's jewellery box before you go onstage. Loved the randomness and creativity of the 1970's.

i have seen this maybe a millin times and i love it

Great memories ! Thanks.😆

gotta love his little hand dance at 1.30. Hope he didn't wear himself out lol

Er gehört auch einer der Besten Rockröhren der Welt! Hut ab.Gruß Thommie aus Germany. Ich liebe ihn als Rockröhre! Verdammt gute Musik 🎶 🎶 🎶 .

Great memories, great times, brilliant song!

Great I loved his songs 64 now takes me back to some great times

He was a good rock and roll singer 👩‍🎤 🎤 🎶

@IamFaithfulservant

5 ай бұрын

but it's NOTreally him singing here but Peter Shelley..The guy here is just miming to Peter Shelleys voice.Peter Shelley was the original Alvin Stardust and later Shane Fenton (the more known Alvin Stardust and the guy here took that name).

I sang this with alvin in a theatre

r.i.p Alvin Stardust the only man who could wear highheeled boots and look great,loved his music but this is my fav so thanks for the upload.so sad he has passed away just before his new album is released.xxx.

@stephenhill5813

6 жыл бұрын

Paula Maguire great transition only Shane can do , good work, love over and over

I really feel sad. He was one of my music heroes. RIP Alvin.

Dude was really rockin' those sideburns : )`

Great, groovy song

classic 70's glam rock track, alvin stardust was a great singer. oh yes i can get down and dance to this one.

Lovely guy. Alvin guested with us on stage a few times. Great performer. One can see why Pete Shelley chose him to ‘become’ Alvin.

bring back te 70s pleases

Great guy , Great song, I bought this when it came out and still have the 45 !

When I was young I thought this was stupid!, now I think its brilliant! thank you Mr Stardust RIP

@petergarlick8251

Жыл бұрын

Same … cheers

Thanks for helping my generation across the Road safely Alvin and for some great songs, I've 'stopped looked and listened' quite a few times and they really are the 1970's to a tee and still sound very good indeed. GreenXCode to the other side - God Bless.

Best times of my life brilliant songs great artists

Heard in74 great yeh

Music isn't the way it used to be! I love the 70's music!!

One of my favourite songs. R.I.P Alvin Stardust you sadly lost your battle today. It's a battle we all wished would be won. We know you will be up there now singing with the greats. You will be sadly missed. Xx

Den werde ich nie vergessen! Tolle Mucke! Gruß Thommie!

R.I.P He was the King of Glam 1942-2014 I still can't believe...

Great stuff. I love the rockabilly influence here and in so much of the best Glam.

Love it 🎼

Remember playing this on the d box back in the 70s ❤❤❤

Superb!!!! Good man!

Farewell old son thanks for the memories.

Alvin was a great performer and true Welshman. A gentleman and friend to many. RIP Alvin.

@thunderbird864

Жыл бұрын

He was English! Not that it matters.

@anneliamohara2842

Жыл бұрын

Love from Dublin ☘️☘️

@anneliamohara2842

Жыл бұрын

@@thunderbird864 Doesn’t matter at all great bloke !☘️

@m.j.c.6969

Жыл бұрын

He was not Welsh!

Lift me up like a spirit to the sky...

Sad to hear the news of his passing today. Another 70's icon gone. RIP Alvin.