I was 14yrs old when this song came out and growing up in a very small town in rural Oklahoma I could personally relate to this song. I was very much aware of my sexuality at the time. The 80's was a difficult time for gay youth. Being at the height of the AIDS epidemic you were easily a target of hate and bigotry. Even if you were just suspected of being gay. I left after graduation and never went back.

@brainstew4you952

2 жыл бұрын

I from Oklahoma and grew up in 80s and all I can say is I'm sorry for what you went through. I get it. I hope your life turned out much happier when you left. I know many of my friends in LGBTQ community who moved for same reason. I keep in touch on social media and not one of them would come back. Much love and best wishes

@dean9235

2 жыл бұрын

I grew up in the UK and I can relate to your comments. I was targeted and bullied for all of my secondary school years for being a feminine male. It was a living hell each and every day. 🌈

@Drezzedtokill1

2 жыл бұрын

True ! People have no idea how hard it was gay youth in 80s , beaten up , pushed around , laughed at , rocks thrown was the norm

@Krampus676

Жыл бұрын

Love and peace Gregorio

@nickhill1884

Жыл бұрын

Like oologah Oklahoma but perhaps smaller

They had some bollocks in 1984 to write and perform this. Very different times. Very brave.

@I-serve-you-tea

7 күн бұрын

True

Jimmy Somerville is one of the best voices to ever come out of these islands, his range is impeccable.

@djstangerdude

3 жыл бұрын

And still is!! You should watch newer videos of him!!

@dean9235

3 жыл бұрын

Always loved his falsetto! So different and unique. Amazing.

@manlikecheerio

3 жыл бұрын

agree - his lower notes are if anything more impressive than the high

@zacmumblethunder7466

2 жыл бұрын

@@manlikecheerio I can't stand falsetto voices, counter tenors, etc. Jimmy Sommerville is the only one I can listen to and enjoy. His voice is in a class of it's own, powerful, expressive and totally unique.

@cathyneve830

2 жыл бұрын

He is great but Freddie was one of a kind

Jimmy Somerville isn't just singing a song and telling A story .. he's telling HIS story.

@Saffy-yr8vo

Жыл бұрын

Exactly

@scotmax8426

8 ай бұрын

OUR story! spoke for so many at such an important time. thatcher was a bastard.

@KF-cx8bm

8 ай бұрын

I thought Thatcher was the right person to be in charge at that time to drive the UK forward, Britain was a nightmare in the 70,s

@charlesdailly7835

5 ай бұрын

@@KF-cx8bm Thatcher was a c*nt and should never have been near power. She sat back and let thousands of gay men die of AIDS without lifting a finger and then brought out Section 28 which was an attack on the gay community. Britain was a nightmare in the 70's and an even bigger one in the 80's unless you were well off.

@neves71

27 күн бұрын

This is the story of so many of the LGBTQQIA+ people... this story keeps on repeating endless times around the world.

I remember seeing this video on MTV in 1985 when we first got cable TV... it didn’t get played often but as an introverted 14 year old I was drawn to the hypnotic synths and driving beat. I didn’t know the lyrics but it spoke to me on a deep level and I didn’t know why. I finally realized why it did when I came out 5 years later.

“The love that you need will never be found at home.” 👏👏👏💁🏻‍♂️

@carolynjanesutton4932

4 жыл бұрын

So sad.

I grew up in the 80s and this is my coming out song. I love jimmy Somerville but this song always reminds me of coming out, being chased by a gun, running interstate to start my life. Very heavy emotions.

@violette80

Жыл бұрын

Being chased by a gun?! I just, I don't even have the words. I simply am sincerely sorry. I don't care who you are, NO ONE deserves living in fear and being chased out of the very person you are. I can't listen to this song without being hypnotized and torn at the same time. All my love to you and you and you also ❤️

This song is an iconic piece of LGBT history here in the UK. For those of a certain age, this song is loaded with nostalgia and the memories of that time come flooding back within the first two bars of the music. It certainly does stand the test of time and is as relevant today as it was back then. The main riff was used in a club track a few years ago (together with another sample from Bronski Beat's 'Why?' (another great track)). The club track is pretty damn good too! Have just discovered your reactions,and am thoroughly enjoying them! Looking forward to more.....Here's a link to that dance track,for anyone interested..... kzread.info/dash/bejne/nGh4k9yBgKWogbw.html

@ruufusdeleon1264

4 жыл бұрын

Being one of those of a certain age myself, I went through this in a small town (hiding crushes and faking "normal"). When I moved to Seattle for college I found and nervously bought this record wondering if the clerk know I was gay because of it or even cared. Difficult period.

@superbatfirenze

4 жыл бұрын

absolutely,bro

@starry2006

4 жыл бұрын

As with Relax though it was also just a great record which was popular just based on music and performance.

@superbatfirenze

4 жыл бұрын

@@starry2006 but it left a meaningful message in the hearts of many ones like me

@WorksopGimp

4 жыл бұрын

Not gay but love this track

Hard to watch this video since it brings back a lot of painful memories. But in retrospect this song and video was a turning point in my journey of self acceptance at the same time as this song and video was released. Brilliant, powerful and brave statement on Jimmy’s part, I have always loved him, whether it be Bronski Beat, Communards or solo. So glad you chose this Dereck ❤️

OMG, OMG!!! I wasn’t even born, heard it in my teens when I came out. I knew I wasn’t alone. 🏳️‍🌈

@___Angelica

3 жыл бұрын

i've been around a bit and seen some stuff and you are not alone. and also, there are allies out there. find the people that love and support you. sometimes chosen family is better than blood.

@kanervatie

3 жыл бұрын

Came out of what?

@markrobinson3348

3 жыл бұрын

@@kanervatie JERK...

@marlynhutchison4525

3 жыл бұрын

I really hope your family supported you like we did our daughter couldn't be more proud of her plus I got to be in the pride parade bonus

No matter how many times I hear this song it gives me chills.. Jimmy is so cute and has one of the best voices ever....

Always makes me cry ! check out the film "Pride" about the miners strike in NE England where the LGBT community supported the Miners and put on a concert at The Camden Palace called " Pits & Perverts" and Jimmy Somerville headlined the concert - Great Film !!

@___Angelica

3 жыл бұрын

ooh! will try to check that out. thanks for sharing!

@geoffhaggett3080

3 жыл бұрын

Pride is a great film, well worth seeing. But the miners strike was across the UK not just in NE England, and the film focuses on London’s LGBT community and a Welsh mining community.

@jonnytrueblue8407

3 жыл бұрын

The pit the LGBT group adopted was in the South Wales valleys, but yep, ggrrreat film (apart from some of the Welsh accents ! )👍

@annother3350

3 жыл бұрын

It got me this time. I didn't remember him being beaten up!

@toniroche-simmons2238

3 жыл бұрын

I used to work in the Camden Palace in the 80s! Late 80s. Xx

He's not just super talented but a genuinely nice guy. I love his energy.

This band and their debut album Age Of Consent really changed my life. It helped me accept my sexuality and owned it with my head up. I really identified with this song. The cover of Swedish electro act Emmon is just as impressive. It has the unique distinction of preserving the spirit of the original while updating and dusting it off.

I love the final scene when he’s got where he wanted to be and he’s with people who love him. I cry every time I watch this video. Mum’s sometimes feel torn between their husband and their children.

being gay or not this song and video must be observed as pure emotion

@davidmonaghan7926

Жыл бұрын

I was a pudgy, nerdy, artsy boy in a rural New England town. Bullied, beaten up, alienated. Totally straight and I relate to this song on a visceral level. Still brings me to tears. It is by and for gay folks but anyone with empathy and compassion, who has felt alienation and abuse can connect with this beautiful song

@Angelica-xm7ys

Күн бұрын

Es gay...pero su talento es lo importante! muy buen tema, la mejor época !! y está de vuelta!! 😁👍

I'm glad you enjoyed this Masterpiece from the 80's. It was an anthem for a lot of people.

Iconic song. An expression of bravery and overcoming your fears Thank you

This was the song/video I got to know when I was 12 years old and made me want to move to England. It took me another 15 years to come to the UK and This song still captivates me after all this time...

@clconroy100

2 жыл бұрын

He's from Scotland.

I remember hearing this song when I was young, watching the video on TV and not really understanding why, but I was TRANSFIXED to the screen, I didn't analyze the lyrics, I didn't really understand what was happening in the video but something deep inside me drew me to this, and I KNEW this was something special. Later on of course I made the connections, but I will never forget that feeling, hearing Jimmy's voice and feeling that this was meant for me.

@watchxfiles

3 жыл бұрын

My song loved it. Shout out to New York WLIR of the 1980's I always related to it when I first heard it in my teens.Love you Jimmy and Bronksi Beat.

I was living in Athens Greece, Hellenikon ABS when this song came out... There was a nightclub in Glyfada, that had dance catwalks and underneath them was a pool of water with water sprays... On the side of the walls, where Alcoves, that people would dance within as well... it was a wild night club... Anyhow, as the only American at this Greek Night Club... when this song would be played, I really got into it, dancing across the catwalks and the like... and at the one part when he sings (at about 59 seconds in your video) I would fall forward off the catwalk and into the pools of water.. then get back onto the catwalk dance floor and continue dancing... the Greeks followed my example and threw themselves as well into the pools :) I even got to meet Jimmy on a few occasions as well too... The 80's... it was a WONDERFUL Time to be a 19yr old!! :)

@jankypop-a-matic58

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, sounds like a pretty rockin' club to lose your mind in! 🥳 🕺💃 🎶 🎹 🎸 💦

This channel is kinda awesome. Thank you for your humanity....and your empathy....You are a good man. We need more of this these days.

i was 16 when this song came out. it hits me just has hard now as it did then. it also helped give me the courage to leave home for good a year later.

@scotmax8426

8 ай бұрын

3 years it took me. 17... out the door.

This is a song I have never been able to listen to without tearing up. The song was released the same year I was born. The song and the album "Age Of Consent", set the Diamond standard of lyrical depth and strong vocal prowess in the context of post Disco dance-oriented music. Lead singer, Jimmy Somerville kept the strong lyrical depth throughout the majority of his solo recordings.

The parents being more upset finding out their son is gay rather than being upset at him being beaten up.

@blairstewart6925

3 жыл бұрын

I was there! This song speaks to my own experience. But even though Bronski Beat is the original, I prefer the version by Paradise Lost.

@enriquesanchez9016

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately it's very common among conservative people, they have a strange sense of priority.

@jankypop-a-matic58

3 жыл бұрын

@@enriquesanchez9016 Not really....stop with the partisanship divide please. We've had enough of that with this lockdown don't ya think? Ugh!

@enriquesanchez9016

3 жыл бұрын

@@jankypop-a-matic58 Oh please, we all know that conservatives are the ones opposed to gay rights, don't play dumb, you know it's true. It's conservative political parties who are doing everything they can to oppose LGBT rights.

@jankypop-a-matic58

3 жыл бұрын

@@enriquesanchez9016 That's your true colors right there buddy! Your "indoctrinated" true colors rather. Try to think outside of the box for a change. Bad behavior like those parents comes in all colors, fashions and political affiliations. It's not a F'n political thing! Partisan politics is for the MSM brainwashed masses as far as I'm concerned...

His voice is crazy good

This song is pure brilliance...his story told so powerfully

Still makes me cry. Shows how things where back then 😢

Many, many - too many of us went through similar situations in the 80s. This song gave us a realisation that we were not alone. It was an important song, but also happened to be catchy enough that it still appealed to a wider audience. Many memories, not all good, but a great song.

Ended up here because I was watching the movie 'Pride' and this band are tangentially involved in events portrayed within

God I love this song. Being a gay Scot like Jimmy Somerville who sings this and having loved it when it was released nearly 40 years ago now, I really enjoyed your reaction. Thanks

I loved Bronski Beat, even as a 7 yr old girl, I knew they were so different and really changed the face of music in the UK/Ireland. I put "Age Of Consent" on my xmas list and was thrilled to receive it! I'd no idea what age of consent meant and the importance of a new band brave enough to take such a risk with their album title. You should check out "Why?" and their cover/remix of "I Feel Love/Johnny Remember me". Jimmy Sommerville later formed "The Communards" with Richard Coles - another brilliant band. Check out the band "Frankie Goes To Hollywood" - their songs are epic - "Relax", "Two Tribes", "The Power Of Love" - they really shocked ppl back then and Relax was banned on BBC....which just kept it at the No.1 selling single for months - and rightly so!

Another great song from the Album "The Age of Consent" by Bronski Beat where you took out Smalltown Boy is the song "Why" - would like you very much to react to....

Just gonna say this now, if you enjoy this song you owe it to yourself to listen to the extended version. The lyrics sung over a slow, almost meandering take on the melody that builds until that familiar octave bass bounces in and before you even realise how you got there those Linn Drum snares punch through and off you go. Sublime.

I love this song. It is just gorgeous. At 18 I inherited a gay bar. Obviously, I heard this song a lot. I adore the melody. I loathe that the lyrics resonated with so many of the people I knew. I wish I could adopt them all. I have a big table. There is always room here.

great reaction!!! thank you. my boss crawford, in clip salon in barrhead, had jimmy come in just before catching the train from Glasgow to go film this video, he had a mullet, hair like limahl from kajagoogoo, Crawford thought different, and shaved his head!! lol such a bold move, but the switch between the young gay man and the skinheads that were everywhere it seemed, worked brilliantly! well done crawford, and man, thank you jimmy! groundbreaking. (and life saving for many)

He has such a distinctive falsetto voice

Bronski Beat was One of the first out Gay groups, their first album was nothing but extreme RISE UP and joyful Gay anthems, Smalltown Boy and Why. Bronski and Jimmy on their own and solo continued with songs like this and I feel Love and Hit That Perfect Beat. They were such a blessing to the Gay community in the 80's and 90's. Out loud and proud and with no apologies Bronski, Jimmy, Communards, Alphaville, New Order and Depeche Mode saved a lot of young Gay and Lesbian lives with their unapologetic and pride inducing music. They were a SUPER positive influence on me and my emotional well being. They were, and still are, Pure Joy.

I’m hetro and l think this is amazing story telling. It always feels good to see him leave with a couple of mates. He would have found acceptance in the cities gay community. The problem with homophobs is they can’t get past the Sex stuff. They don’t think about the love that the 2 people have for each other.

After 3 big beers, I came out to my dad in 2012. My mom, yes moms knows it. He response ''The family as just terminated''. Since then he has been so nice to me. I wish that to lots of you, me, him, her, everyone who are different but wath is different in those days?

This song is so sentimental to me and instantly brings me back to that time as if I step through a portal. Back in the 80's and prior if you were gay and you wanted a chance to find love , be accepted and so on you did exactly what the lyrics in this song say. I stood on the platform and took the train into Chicago until I finally ,moved there. It was so amazing to discover a very large gay family that welcomed in each new arrival with love and open arms. Guidance and support. I miss those days from time to time

@kevinwilliams1421

5 ай бұрын

Plus you had the birth of house music

One of the endlessly great things about this song for me has always been the title, "Smalltown Boy". Glasgow - where Jimmy Somerville grew up - is not a small town, it's a big city. Its population in the 80s was a million strong. What the title really means is "Small-minded-town Boy". Well, at least to me. It taught me a heck of a lot, this track, when I was a young kid. And I am thankful for that to this day.

YES!!! Such a great song, powerful. There's a video from few years ago of lead singer Jimmy Somerville singing this and he still sounds amazing!

Possibly one of the best vocal intro's EVER. ONE WORD.. HYPNOTIC...in every sense, including subject matter of lyric.

This song saved my life as a teenager growing up in the mid-late 80s. One of Bronski Beats other hits “Why” has the opening lyric “Contempt in your eyes As I turn to kiss his lips Broken I lie All my feelings denied Blood on your fist.” Which they sang live on Top of the Pops in 1984! . In case you’re wondering why the Album was called Age of Consent, it was illegal for men to have sex with men under the age of 21. 16 for straights, 21 for gays. Also, Supermode did a great mashup of Smalltown Boy and Why.

The story is very much a part of reality

That's one of the million reasons I love the 80s, Videos like this - telling stories. I love this song and this video!

Jimmy Sommerville also sang with the Communards and had some great songs with this band.

@LarryFleetwood8675

3 жыл бұрын

​@Marvin Morawski Same here, a brilliant emotional song one of the best ballads of the '80s. Cool video, worth a reaction too.

The sadness of my youth, and the power of the music of the 80s.

Aww Dereck what made you pick this group? Jimmy Somerville came from my city. He has some voice, another favourite of mine is a solo song called ‘Heartbeat’. After Bronski Beat he formed The Communards and had a No’1 hit with ‘Don’t Leave Me This Way’ another classic!!

@bobtrouper

4 жыл бұрын

Ps check out Erasure ‘Drama’! For synth heaven!

@___Angelica

3 жыл бұрын

@@bobtrouper that is an excellent suggestion. there are so very many good songs by Erasure. I love BB and especially this song...but Erasure! there are times when i have to hear them just to balance out my emotional turmoil, lol.

For deceptively cheerful tune. Orchestral maneuvers in the Dark did a stellar job on Enola Gay. The name of the plane that dropped the atomic bomb.

Sadly this is also my story. Scotland in the 80s was so gay hating.

@badm0t0rf1nger

3 жыл бұрын

True dat. Amazing how much that dissipated by the late '90s tho. Scotland is shockingly accepting these days, I'm happy to report! :)

@dean9235

3 жыл бұрын

Thatcher didn't help 😣

@PhattSpicer

3 жыл бұрын

It's amazing that nearly 40 years later.. these problems still exist.

@politicallycorrectredskin796

3 жыл бұрын

Most people think sexuality should be private, not something to talk about constantly. All the hate is going the other way.

@saywhat1512

3 жыл бұрын

@@politicallycorrectredskin796 Oh please, when was the last time you heard of an incidence of ‘straight-bashing’? As for people’s attitude to sexuality, well you seem not to have noticed but these days, rightly or wrongly, peeps can’t get enough of hearing about others sexuality. Why do you class LGBT fighting back as ‘hate’?

I like your choices..... I don't know how old you are but these are the modern classics. NEW SUBSCRIBER . How about Depeche Mode.

@iainweller452

4 жыл бұрын

WHY NOT? Depeche Mode “Enjoy the Silence” is a masterpiece

@whynot2644

4 жыл бұрын

@@iainweller452 Yes it is. There's so many favorites... Strangelove, Behind the Wheel, World through My Eyes....On and On. They are/were being entered into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame this year. Theres a new generation that needs to be exposed and learn about them.

Jimmy Somerville had and still has the voice of an angle.

@gohumberto

3 жыл бұрын

And acute ass?

@davidthomson9747

3 жыл бұрын

What angle 360 degrees

Please react to some Ace of Base (All That She Wants, Beautiful Life, Cruel Summer U.S. version or The Sign)!

The song dates back to the 60/70s and still a an extreamly hard time forthe gay comunity in the uk. i being a straight male 69.year old coal miner and lived through these times i recall the prejudices of the times it was never easy for for familys in hard working class comunities to come to terms with the situation, mostly the only way was a parting of the ways, its a lot better these days i have a gay grand son now and pleased that him and his partner live in a relatively safe time but i still worry for him as the prejudices are still out there

First time watching, love the black background. I watch a lot of music reaction videos and yours by far has been the best. Short, sweet, articulate, focused, in the moment and very present. Too many reactors try too hard to be funny, constantly talk over the video, pause entirely too much, are too long winded or simply inarticulate. Your reaction came across as polished and professional, the others need to take notes

@DereckReacts

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! ❤️

I was just coming to terms with my own sexuality when this song came out. It resonated with an entire generation of young men in the same situation. Still does to this day.

This song and music video are very important to a lot of people.

Amazing artistry. Way ahead of its time. I loved when your jaw dropped. I seriously had the same reaction. Like no way! For such a upbeat song it gets so dark when you realize what he’s saying.

I hadn't heard it in years until it was on Euphoria last year. I had to look it up. Love it

That songs always plays here in some Canadian radio

Best explanation of this song that I've seen.

An old friend of mine used to run around London with Jimmy in the early '80s.... & from the tales I've heard, that was a very different life to any young gay man in Scotland during the '80s! I'm glad to say most of the baked-into-pretty-much-every-institution homophobia had dissipated by the late '90s, & Scotland these days does not abide any gay-bashing, I'm happy to report. :)

@kevinwilliams1421

5 ай бұрын

No they have gone too far where a man rape a woman and dress as one and go to a woman’s prison….got to love the SNP

Adore this song, strikes a chord deep down inside x

Thank you so much for reacting to such a wonderful anthem! It speaks to a lot of people, truly iconic. 🙏

Even if I was a 14 year old and not out, somehow I knew what this song was about and the crying part I was living. A gay anthem that played on dancefloors way beyond it's HIT status...

My absolute favourite song, I was absolutely blown away. They were taking a huge risk in the early 80's. Should try "Why"! Makes me proud that we in the UK made this Number 1

I’m a 2000 kid and the 80s had some good beats. I like how some artiest will integrate into their music . Beautiful song and had a lot of meaning to those who feel like running . Good stuff 🎉

I like this song because it has a serious message but still a good pop song. Wonderful job.

Heartfelt and sensitive review - thank you

That was a great holistic review, Dereck 😃👍 Thank you, very enjoyable.

Love the track and your analysis. Bought the album when it first came out and still give it a listen. Would love your take on Alison Moyet, either with Yazoo (Don't Go or Midnight), or solo Is This Love, All Cried Out, This House. Grace Jones 80's albums Warm Leatherette and Nightclubbing have also held up remarkably well.

!!! I have a much different memory of this song... is there another version of this video? I saw it when I was 9, I'm convinced there was a "kitchen table" scene in what looks like a Yorkshire/Derbyshire setting.

That singer " September " sampled this song the intro on her song, not gonna cry for you. Yeah, she sampled him. Lol

grown up, beaten up, lived the video, Love in all my 62 years

today's generation don't feel how woke up in the 80's and found out so many master pieces aired from the radio almost everyday ...

I think you should be brave enough to say "gay". I appreciate the fact that you are listening to these songs, but try and be forthright and use non-vague terminology.

@chaipup7045

3 жыл бұрын

"something no-one should have to go through". Non-vague enough for you?

@annother3350

3 жыл бұрын

You can't put words in his mouth. He detailed his understanding of it Well enough

@chaipup7045

3 жыл бұрын

@@annother3350 it was too vague for me.

@annother3350

3 жыл бұрын

@@chaipup7045 I thought you were defending him above? Anyway, some people feel like they're walking on eggshells dealing with LGBT because a few bad apples give them a bad name. You talk about someone being gay, then next thing you know everyones shrieking 'they're not gay they're queer (or insert word of choice) -- how dare you be so ignorant of their gender fluidity etc etc -- don't talk about what you dont know etc. It's a minefield and the wrong move gets you cancelled...

@Metaltalia

3 жыл бұрын

What's vague about getting your head kicked in by a gang of closeted thugs?

Bronski Beat pet shop boys erasure all had a profound effect on me great stuff love you

Wow, a young guy who's articulate and interesting. Good work, sir, new subscriber here. Cheers.

Awesome and iconic song. For some more fun/up-tempo Bronski Beat, you should try 'Hit That Perfect Beat'.

It's incredible, just an incredible song - and that video! It seriously helped me understand gay people's struggle, espcially at that time. One of the most important pop songs of all time, in my opinion.

A masterpiece on every level.

Jimmy Somerville literally left his home in Glasgow Scotland with his only belongings in a small bag to search for fame in London. He did it.

Many so gs of this time are brilliant, deep and sad put 8n a catch music. Same for Smiths, Pet Shop Boys, Tears for Fears, Cure... they were master of talking about pain that goes deep in human souls disguised in dancing songs. ♥️ Brilliant!

Being the parents of a gay daughter makes us proud and we love her very much also got to March in gay pride bonus

Oh...I love this song so much. Great beat, great voice.

Great reaction, you completely understood the story and meaning behind the song. This 37 years ago and sadly its still the experience of many LGBT+ young people. I'll suggest for a friend by Jimmy as well. Most of Bronski Beat and The Communards (Jimmys other Groups) has a strong LGBT theme about experiencing the vile and endemic homophobia of the 80s.

I was born in 1983 and have been hearing this song since I can remember.. Some great music come out in the 80s... best decade to grow up in! hands down!

And he still sounds the same live to this day ! There is a recent video of him doing this live on KZread

Great reaction, and depth and insight, to an amazing song.

Many a young man from rural Ireland made that intrepid journey to London.. some came home again and bought nice property and living happily and content with their lives. It's great to see them around again. Guys who I went to school with who I haven't seen from the 80's. I met one on the promenade in Lahinch last summer and I was delighted to see him. I was with my son in his 20's and he with his golden retriever, we had a great laugh and caught up over coffee on the prom. Real friendships last forever.

back when this first came out, i loved the sound and the beat etc, but i had no idea what the story was until i listened to it a year of two ago on youtube. such an important song, esp from that era.

... this still hits me hard all these years later

in the clubs that i went to and at the house. this song was the shit about 35 years ago. and it has held up well unbelievably well. great vocals. great music. great video. and just as heartbreakingly relevant today as it was then.

Classic tune!

One of the best songs of the mid 80'ies

Follow Jimmy Somerville from Bronski Beat, to Communards and then his solo stuff.

Great reaction to a top top tune from the 80s, a wonderful combination of tune, lyrics & visuals. I have loved this tune since I heard it as a kid in. the 80s. truly great storytelling in a song!

Still an amazing and sad but in the.the 80s being a gay man was a no no thank God some of the world has moved on from them days . It's a shame we still don't get the same good music and videos today