My girlfriend at the time loved this band and wanted to go see them when they played at the Agora Ballroom in West Hartford CT back in 1983. Being a Metal Head myself I couldn't stand them at the time but hey, the things we'll do for love, right? It's a very intimate venue so we were bellied up to the stage as usual and I was kind of ready for the worse as Boy George made his way on stage and stepped up right in front of us, barefoot and all. Within a few bars of the first song I couldn't help but feel the charisma of this big weird dude in makeup named Boy George just killing it, the guy can sing, and the band was on point, mind blown!!! It was such a great show and opened my eyes to a lot of great bands at the time that I would have never noticed had I not stepped out of my comfort zone for my girl.

Can't say I'm a huge fan of Culture Club but this is such a good example of memorable, catchy pop songwriting. BG's voice is absolute ear candy.

Yeah, he was big in the 80s. Good to hear a vocal coach's reaction. Good way to start a new year with the 80's Boy.

I often thought that Boy George was underrated as a vocal artist. He’s great!

Culture Club was among my favorite bands for a while back then. This was probably their signature song, and I think pretty much the only one that one usually hear today, but they had quite a number of good songs.

This also reminds me of my childhood listening to boy George 's amazing voice and his wacky outfits and massive hats

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This reminds me of my childhood too, everything about it from the singing, the lyrics, the style and the video just takes me back.

It's great to revisit this and realize how lovely Boy George's voice was. This is right in my timezone-the year I graduated from high school.

I saw Culture Club at Audley End last year, he was in very good voice and put on a great show 👍

I find that his voice is like fine wine......it aged well and got richer! I saw an interview with him where he said that listening to himslef back in those days (80's / 90's) he thinks he sounds too nasal. I loved his voice back then and still do. But I find he has such more of a richer tone now. Listen to his song The King of Everything, his voice melts me! Also when he sings his classic songs like Karma Chameleon these days he puts a different spin on them and his voice his magic!

@treetopjones737

Жыл бұрын

He's older, that's natural it would change.

His music helped make the 80's Great!!!

I will say, you are definitely my favorite voice expert doing these reviews eactions. You are full of knowledge, always have a smile, never unnecessarily critical. You still are able to point out areas where an artist performance may fluctuate or not be a good vocal choice, but you still seem to deliver that in just an academic way. I am not really pointing that out here as much as over time. Anyway, thank you for the great memories with this song. Boy George was a breath of fresh air when he arrived on the scene. Always enjoyed his performances. Thank you for what you do! Cheers from Colorado, USA!

@BethRoars

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Absolutely love Boy George 🖤 His voice is so good. 🥰

The two tracks to listen to on the Colour By Numbers album that show off his voice are Miss Me Blind and Victims. Victims is a damned fine vocal performance and a damn well written song and beautifully performed by George and Helen Terry. Beyond any doubt of mine, the best track on the album. And not only is his voice smooth but it has soul as well on that song. Well worth listening to the album version of Victims, its a bloody great track.

@KelleyM462

Жыл бұрын

How about That’s the Way? Great track also. Oh and Victims is my brother’s all time favorite CC song

@laurabrevitz3944

Жыл бұрын

Miss Me Blind and Church of the Poisoned Mind were GREAT. Both featured Helen Terry, of course, and she burned the place down.

You have so beautiful hair ! Love your channel and reactions.

@BethRoars

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

As I was a DJ and working with sound equipment long ago ( over 25 years), it is correct that the microphone is not plugged in. ( where is the amp?) ( where is the sound eq, that's meant to be on stage, when performers perform?) Also, notice how Roy Hay plays his guitar. Even though George does have a natural voice for singing. Which is why, back on those days, singers actually used their voice. No software/ hardware manipution, as it is now. The sound controller ( eq, frequency, tone, etc) can alter the singers voice, or Vox as it is today.) He's singing naturally, which is why George is a natural singer. He did have some training for his voice, too, back in the early 80s, as most singers do. Still for 1983, it's a great, lovely performance. Karma is a great song. George is an excellent performer The main reason is that he is making his audience happy.

Im so old i saw them live in Toronto at Maple Leaf Gardens

Top of the Pops back in the day were known for rarely allowing live performances by bands - something to do with the musicians union or something along those lines, because when you did get live performances, the BBC would use their musicians in addition to those of the band. As an aside, could you PLEASE review 'The Irrepressibles - The Mirror Mirror Spectacle at The Queen Elizabeth Hall' 2010 video. Honestly, I think you'll love it as it's not only a great all-round performance, but the video itself is hypnotic (to me, at least). Many thanks.

Década de 80, eu que nasci em 1976 sei que vai parecer coisa de saudosista, mas foi uma das melhores décadas para a música no mundo....

amo demais essa musica

Love Culture Club

Love the song. Sweet

I can't think ot a more underated singer than Boy George. That natural, subtle vibrato... bird-like clarity without any effort to stretch it to sound more dramatic or showy. He's not projecting, he's not oversinging, he's not showing off; it's authentic unemoted emotional expression. You feel it deeply.

@george474747

2 ай бұрын

The top frequencies of the held notes are so beautiful! Yieldingly modulated like nature, not muscled and seized.

Very smooth and lilting voice. I love it.

Beth watch the BOY GEORGE movie, is a delight!!! And so is your content. ❤

Oh shit, this is my jam, Beth!

My Grandmother (RIP) who raised me, was a Huge Boy George/Culture Club fan! This is one of my favorite songs!

Beautiful song and reaction

Takes me back. :)

Such a great song and melody, one that invites you to join in. If there is one criticism that I would level at today's music other than over-processing and over-production is that there is a distinct lack of melody that you can participate in for the sheer enjoyment of the melody. Today melody functions mostly as a support structure, like the framing of a building, that supports the vocal narrative that tells you what the song is about rather than the symbiotic call-and-response that is the hallmark of many of the great songs of the past, for example, the Animals', "House of the Rising Sun".

Should have done Crying Game by George. Classic!

@christiankalk4668

Жыл бұрын

Definitely one of his best vocal performances.

The bridge of this song is brilliant!

Beautiful video. I would love if you could consider reacting to more Amy Winehouse live performances. Especially Love is a Losing Game. Would love the best that broken down technically. Lots of love ❤️

I'm curious of what you would think about his actual aged voice. Shot ? Experience ? Songs like Culture Club's Life or Boy George's King Of Everything or Rainbow In The Dark or Clouds. Because I read many different opinions and would be curious to know yours.

@felicitydeikos5250

Жыл бұрын

Boy george mentioned that he didn't look after his voice as he would have liked too, which is why his older voice sounds very different, to his younger days.

Amazing to think that Boy George was only 22 then.

The love affair between Boy and Jon made Culture Club burn so passionately...and implode, but wow, what songs.

Gorgeous key changes and moothy ...

Jesus Beth, this is truly ages ago. And i thought i managed to roget this one. They played it on the radio one to many times to my liking. While your at it walking down the memory lane. Why not listen to Melanie Safkas Lay down (candles in the wind). Hmm... I just realized i´m old!!!

Una época muy bella cuando La música lnglesa lnfluenciaba en todo el mundo a qui en México la hizo famosa en español la cantante Yuri con la que un día reaccionaste en tu canal 👏🍀

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Check out "Vendulka Wichta sings ‘Karma Chameleon’ by Culture Club" from the Voice of Australia where Boy George had problems to recognize his own song, in the positive way

Wonderful choice!

Nothing on TOTP was live back in the day!

Thanks for your great work Beth... Praises from the president.

@BethRoars

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Alexandre!

Beth? Could you please do a reaction video and breakdown of singer Courtney Hadwin? I was blown away by her performance, especially in comparison to her shy, quiet speaking voice compared to her vocals. Please? Please?

You should read his autobiography, he talked about starting out and the beginning of the band. As I recall he had no vocal training.

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Your Mom played that song? ...I feel old.

You defined this song well, Beth. This song is a world pop classic. With a style similar to this, I can recommend you music: MAYWOOD_STANDING IN THE TWILIGHT

Their biggest and most well known song although not their best one in my opinion, that would probably be 'Victims' or 'Time' but luckily they have a decent legacy of around 15 big hits that allows them to continue touring in the present day.

Hilarious. When he came on the TV in the 80's my mother made us turn it off, she said he was the devil. ;)

Beth do you ever do a live chat? :)

@gwooledge

Жыл бұрын

I've seen one. It was a long time ago, and I don't know why she doesn't do them more often.

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Love the song, and great commentary on it, Beth. I was surprised to see the harmonica player in Confederate General's uniform, though. Especially when the rest of the band is in sports gear. (doesn't age well, eh?) 😬

Yeah TOTP in the 80s never did live performances. It is both expensive, time consuming and requires specialist sound engineers to do. My network always did live performances so I got to rig a bunch of bands and performers back when I was a soundie for them. Much more fun.

49ers jersey 🖤🖤

I had to laugh when I saw the NFL jerseys the band were wearing. The guitarist and drummer were in jerseys of 2 teams that were bitter rivals, and the bassist was wearing a jersey that was a cross-town rival of the drummer's. So the drummer's team was disliked by both the guitarist's and bassist's teams. Which, if you knew anything about the band, pretty much tracked. 😂

I was 14 when this came out. I hated CC back then. I was metal and hard rock. But this song I did love.

Hi Dear Beth, have you ever heard of a Brazilian group called "Secos e Molhados"? They're from the '70s and played a kind of Progressive Rock. I draw attention to the vocalist, Nei Matogrosso, who today, over 70 years old, still performs on tours and sings a lot. Below is a link to a track from the 1973 LP, a rarity. I hope you enjoy it. Greetings from Brazil. kzread.info/dash/bejne/dKCd07WcqNO0gtY.html

One of my favourite songs. Used to get a lot of stick when I was younger but so what?

Would love it if you could react to this, Depeche Mode - Should Be Higher (Live on Letterman)

Ciao Bellissima ragazza, più passa il tempo e più diventi Favolosa 🌹

Diana navarro is the lead

If you are going back to 83 go to a Scot....Fish in Marillion

@Beth Roars I wonder why some of your reaction videos to performances you choose the live performances to react to and others you choose the studio created ones? I'll be excited to watch one of your videos and then I see that you chose to watch a live performance which to me you'd think you would want to watch their original studio released versions like this one here.

Please review the song spring, summer, winter and fall by the band Aphrodite's Child.

Beth reacts to bad miming.

React Maiara e Maraisa - se olha no espelho

@eriveltooliveira8729

Жыл бұрын

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Can you react to moona hoshinova - perisai jitu she is indonesian virtual youtuber and she has beautiful voice and i think has a great technique too…

Love many of your reaction videos. Can you please react to the song 'Paradise' by McAuley Schenker Group (MSG)? Thanks a bunch!

Culture club - Time is a way better sample of his voice. By the way he's also a trained boxer.

The first time we saw Boy George on MTV we were like WTH is this.

@laurabrevitz3944

Жыл бұрын

It was a mind-bender, for sure.

In 2007 Boy George chained a male escort to a radiator and beat him, and went to prison for it, never showing an ounce of remorse. Oh, but he's famous, so screw the victim, right? He only had to break free in his underwear in the early morning and run into a shop to call police to help him.

@fairedelapeche1300

Жыл бұрын

Cops will take photos of beatings, bruising etc. They took no photos of the victim's "beating" because it didn't happen. George did handcuff the victim in a drug fused coked high and admitted it in court.

@felicitydeikos5250

Жыл бұрын

We are here for the 1983 boy george. What he did in the past was a big mistake, He admitted that he was on drugs when this happened, so just let it go, please . Murders and rapists away a human life. George admitted his faults. He was on drugs when the man tried to look at Boy Georges computer without his permission, and that's when the error happened. Learn to forgive, as everyone on earth makes serious mistakes.

@MarcoNegrisEye

Жыл бұрын

Oh come on Nothing (aka the male escort) you enjoyed it really 😉

Are the audience listening to a _different_ track? Or are they just masters of syncopation?

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Totp was mostly lip syncing, I was watching totp secrets on tv last week, can you do a bit of prodigy or the Beatles, fire starter or let it be

I feel grayish.lol.but I'm not

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That is straight up the studio version. This must have been lip-synced.

@gwooledge

Жыл бұрын

It's not even a remotely believable live performance, either. The drummer's got one snare and nothing else. The guitarist is just strumming madly.

Weirdo could sing...no doubt about that.

When freaks were rare.

I gotta admit, I still like it, but never really thought much of George as a “great” vocalist.

@KelleyM462

Жыл бұрын

Listen to “That’s the way (I’m Only Trying to Help you) with Helen Terry or Felidae #longtimefan

You reacted to a lip sync