Jim McShane was the lead singer of Baltimora he is also my cousin and he is from IRELAND so that means he is IRISH not italian! and Jim also passed away several years ago. R.I.P Cousin Jim !
My Lord....how cruel of you people...This is a great song, he was a great dancer and performer...he died ,ok...just give him a little respect . Rest in Peace, Jimmy, it was a great hit and still is with millions of people.
Every time I hear this song, I think of Jimmy McShane, and I am so glad he brought this song to us. He may not have been the lead singer, but he did provide background vocals and he brought this to life. He was an EMT working in Europe when he "got discovered". There is a memorial to him in Derbyshire, Ireland. I hope he is looking down, smiling and happy that people still enjoy his music and his moves all these years later.
@@28FlyingDutchman Didn't the Original Version have the Italian Bassist handle the Lead Vocals, but in the International and Radio Version, Jimmy did the leads and the Bassist handled the BG Vocals?
IMO I ALWAYS THOUGHT THIS SONG 🎵 SHOULD BE DERRYS/LONDONDERRY ANTHEM FOR ALL SPORTING EVENTS MUSIC 🎵 ETC ETC I THINK IT DOESN GET RECONISED ENOUGH 1 OF THE BEST SONGS FROM THE 80,S & STILL TO THIS DAY & WHAT POOR JIMMY WENT THROUGH IN HIS FINAL YEARS WHEN AIDS WAS A STIGMA TO ALOT OF PEOPLE WHO WOULD OF WALKED THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD IF SOMEONE WOULD OF MENTIONED AIDS THE MAN IS DERRYS/LONDONDERRY ICON I PUT THE 2 NAMES ON AS I DONT WANT TO OFFEND ANYONE RIP JIMMY MCSHANE U MY FRIEND ARE A LEGEND 🎵🎶🕺🕺👍👍
los recuerdos de jimmy mc shanne siempre van a estar presentes aunque se aya muerto pero el es el mejoooor viva en el cielo de la musica jimmy mc shanne vrillara como el mejor cantando en el cielo
in 1985 at the age 0f 22, went to the palace lido night club in Douglas, Isle of Man, it was the biggest night club in europe....... it was Awsome...and this was playing as i walked into this Gigantic open plan Disco...... not to big a fan of the song but brings back a Fantastic memory
this song was 85 for me i had just left school and started grafting! i heard this tune all the time on the radios i loved it. sad to say he has passed on but he did leave a classic song "cheesy as hell" yes but ya still sing it when it comes on !!!
@vitalalive69 Im 19 years old, i have loved 80s my whole entire life and I would do anythign to have lived in that era. Everything was so different, i look at my generation today and just feel dissapiontment. Thats why i listen to 80s songs, they lighten my mood ALWAYS and they make me feel that theres more to life, i know it sounds sad because there just songs, but it makes me realise that before this era, things were good and how they should be.
When I hear these songs, I long back to the eighties where everything was so simple and we could get excited about small things and dance on music like this one. We would have girlfriends we met at the disco we had been to and fall in love when dancing with them on these songs. Those days are long gone they will never come back but they will linger in our memory as long as we live. Its songs like this one that made the eighties the eighties and such a unique atmosphere never seen in any decade
*PML* This is hysterical, can't stop laughing- where on EARTH did you find this!!!! Love the cheesy mystical background keyboard-y thing going on too!!!
As far as I'm aware, this guy was a Northern Irish homosexual. Deary me, growing up must've been difficult for this poor guy. Lol! I remember this song. I was 19 at the time.
This is a really good song but Jimmy McShane didn't provide the vocals; the voice is actually an Italian, Maurizio Bassi. Listen carefully: 'You won't miss home' is pronounced 'You wont meese horme' 'Like Tarzan's boy' - the "n's" is foreign, as is the 'oi' dipthong in 'boy' 'Won't be sorry' actually sounds like 'One story'
@@steveg2251 Jimmy handled the Lead Vocals for the International Version, there's TWO different versions of Tarzan Boy. The Original Cut was sung by the Bassist.
@carrotsNcrispies we had our own problems back in those days but we had our advantages as well as in any era. You should not long for living in the past but try to do your best in the era you live in. Look forward my dear friend but learn from the past.
Can't disagree. You can hear a distinct Italian twinge to the accent. In fact even before I knew the guy was British as a 6 year old in 1985, I figured he was Italian. probably because my dad had a friend who was Italian and living in London, and he sounded exactly the same when he spoke English.
exactly, you can tell by the voice that it is an Itallian doing the vocals. The accent on some of the words gives it away, and in some of the other Baltimora songs, its more evident there as well. Still, Jimmy will always be the face of Baltimora forever. Great song and just a classic italo song!
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Jim McShane was the lead singer of Baltimora he is also my cousin and he is from IRELAND so that means he is IRISH not italian! and Jim also passed away several years ago. R.I.P Cousin Jim !
Really?! For me he is legend. The voice sounds as the same as he sang.
He is a doll, and he is so very talented. By all accounts, he was a good, kind person. May God rest his sweet soul. 🙏♥️
@@susannelewis9411 He Sadly died of AIDS at the untimely age of only 37.
true legend of the 80s pop! forever JIMMY MCSHANE!
My Lord....how cruel of you people...This is a great song, he was a great dancer and performer...he died ,ok...just give him a little respect . Rest in Peace, Jimmy, it was a great hit and still is with millions of people.
Angelwhisper. God bless you.
Fly with the angels Jimmy McShane. Nobody can ever replace you.
He was so charismatic.... amazing performance..... and he had a gentle caring soul. Help with AIDS patients and gave his all to help others.
Every time I hear this song, I think of Jimmy McShane, and I am so glad he brought this song to us. He may not have been the lead singer, but he did provide background vocals and he brought this to life. He was an EMT working in Europe when he "got discovered". There is a memorial to him in Derbyshire, Ireland. I hope he is looking down, smiling and happy that people still enjoy his music and his moves all these years later.
@mike rathbone yep. There is a small monument there in his honor.
@mike rathbone whoops! its Derry, Northern Ireland. Not sure where I got Derbyshire from! 😳
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@@28FlyingDutchman Didn't the Original Version have the Italian Bassist handle the Lead Vocals, but in the International and Radio Version, Jimmy did the leads and the Bassist handled the BG Vocals?
IMO I ALWAYS THOUGHT THIS SONG 🎵 SHOULD BE DERRYS/LONDONDERRY ANTHEM FOR ALL SPORTING EVENTS MUSIC 🎵 ETC ETC I THINK IT DOESN GET RECONISED ENOUGH 1 OF THE BEST SONGS FROM THE 80,S & STILL TO THIS DAY & WHAT POOR JIMMY WENT THROUGH IN HIS FINAL YEARS WHEN AIDS WAS A STIGMA TO ALOT OF PEOPLE WHO WOULD OF WALKED THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD IF SOMEONE WOULD OF MENTIONED AIDS THE MAN IS DERRYS/LONDONDERRY ICON I PUT THE 2 NAMES ON AS I DONT WANT TO OFFEND ANYONE RIP JIMMY MCSHANE U MY FRIEND ARE A LEGEND 🎵🎶🕺🕺👍👍
Jimmy Mc Shane wat a voice. This song is one of the best of the 80s. A legend. Going to soon. But not forget. May rest in peace.
Classic 80s pop, love it, I just we were back in 1985!
I'm so glad I got to experience eighties music first hand, nearly every song has some memory or experience that goes with it.
Big Baltimora forever Jimy Mcshane 👏👏 boy Tarzan
los recuerdos de jimmy mc shanne siempre van a estar presentes aunque se aya muerto pero el es el mejoooor viva en el cielo de la musica jimmy mc shanne vrillara como el mejor cantando en el cielo
I can hear this song and see the wonderful Jimmy all time! R. I. P. beloved Jimmy!
this guy is so cute i love this song may he rest in peace god bless him !!!
If this was released today, it'd be a success. I love this tune.
in 1985 at the age 0f 22, went to the palace lido night club in Douglas, Isle of Man, it was the biggest night club in europe....... it was Awsome...and this was playing as i walked into this Gigantic open plan Disco...... not to big a fan of the song but brings back a Fantastic memory
such a great song, such a shame jimmy had to die so young. RIP
RIP Jimmy. Hope you are in eternal peace
this song was 85 for me i had just left school and started grafting! i heard this tune all the time on the radios i loved it. sad to say he has passed on but he did leave a classic song "cheesy as hell" yes but ya still sing it when it comes on !!!
@vitalalive69 Im 19 years old, i have loved 80s my whole entire life and I would do anythign to have lived in that era. Everything was so different, i look at my generation today and just feel dissapiontment. Thats why i listen to 80s songs, they lighten my mood ALWAYS and they make me feel that theres more to life, i know it sounds sad because there just songs, but it makes me realise that before this era, things were good and how they should be.
When I hear these songs, I long back to the eighties where everything was so simple and we could get excited about small things and dance on music like this one. We would have girlfriends we met at the disco we had been to and fall in love when dancing with them on these songs. Those days are long gone they will never come back but they will linger in our memory as long as we live. Its songs like this one that made the eighties the eighties and such a unique atmosphere never seen in any decade
This song was very successful, and yet this man is a great singer, shame he died
Overlooked I think. A life so short sadly
y jimmy nunca en el mundo se olvidara jamaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaas como baltimora y sus cancionessssss
Just one word . LEGEND .
Someone 2023??
Powerhouse, Birmingham, England, etc, back in the day. RIP
Great song, nice video...thanks! You deserved your fame and glory in 1985.
R.I.P....
Amen. ♥️
one of the best songs ever though!
R.I.P ( Return If Possible )
Rip
They used to play this before matches at Old Trafford when we went on a 10 game winning streak at the start of the season...
Reminds me of the roller disco I used to go to on Saturday afternoons in 1985!
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@Dawn1959 actually, I've heard Jimmy did do backing vocals for the songs.
what a great way of summin up the 80s!!
He rocked that leather jacket too....
remebered this song. christmas presentation Gr V everlasting at SMAD.our dance teacher Joy Malaga in 1985:) nice...
wasn't the real singer an italian? jimmy just mimed didn't he for stage and videos.
just to put a "face" to the music so that it could get out there.
classic..
rest in peace Jimmy
É se ele estivesse se cuidado mais da saúde; tivesse evitado algo provocador de doença maligna, como a AIDS.
Hoje mesmo ele estaria com 66 anos
*PML* This is hysterical, can't stop laughing- where on EARTH did you find this!!!! Love the cheesy mystical background keyboard-y thing going on too!!!
Hola lo tenes completo esta muy bueno
GENIAL ESCENARIO TOP OF THE POS ...... DE LO MEJOR
what a tune! love it!
he died unfortunately in 1995
😢
He was really cute. RIP.
He looks especially sexy in this video. The other guys in the group were cute as well.
Gay or not the dude can dance!
As far as I'm aware, this guy was a Northern Irish homosexual. Deary me, growing up must've been difficult for this poor guy. Lol! I remember this song. I was 19 at the time.
Yes. He was Gay.
Beautiful song
This is a really good song but Jimmy McShane didn't provide the vocals; the voice is actually an Italian, Maurizio Bassi. Listen carefully:
'You won't miss home' is pronounced 'You wont meese horme'
'Like Tarzan's boy' - the "n's" is foreign, as is the 'oi' dipthong in 'boy'
'Won't be sorry' actually sounds like 'One story'
Thank you I appreciate your feedback.
Sorry Don't remember the date but Jimmy McShane (lead singer) died of AIDS related complications....:(
I love this song so so much.
And I love the singer and his sexy 80's dance moves. :p
Thanks !!
Mika Gio u r sexy big boy...
I know Jimmys brother ,great man
Is correct. McShane was just the "eyecandy". Whether he could sing or not in his own right I guess nobody knows.
He sung on the lead track of their 2nd album, he could carry a ballad. Plus he played the clubs before he left Londonderry.
@@steveg2251 Jimmy handled the Lead Vocals for the International Version, there's TWO different versions of Tarzan Boy. The Original Cut was sung by the Bassist.
Northern Ireland's finest?
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@carrotsNcrispies we had our own problems back in those days but we had our advantages as well as in any era. You should not long for living in the past but try to do your best in the era you live in. Look forward my dear friend but learn from the past.
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Truly awful. I underwent surgery to have this song removed from my memory banks and now some swine has put it back.
@carrotsNcrispies
Finally, someone from this era who speaks up and is actually alive and breathing!
When I walk into a club with my girl . . . this song is my theme music. Watch out bitches!!! :)
aids? just a guess...........so did jermaine stewart, steve grant (tight fit)
thy were the days that the music worse good then not like it is now crap
crap record but i love it cos it reminds me of my first hol abroad, Callella, May 85!
This songs kicks ass. To bad its not his voice in this song. lol.
Baltimora Name is Maurizio Bassi 23.May 1957 Italie
Reminds me of being at the fair on the dodgems!
And it's no wonder why they call it a "One Hit Wonder".
It's well documented that the guy was literally only a front man - the vocals were actually by the song's Italian producer.
Can't disagree. You can hear a distinct Italian twinge to the accent. In fact even before I knew the guy was British as a 6 year old in 1985, I figured he was Italian. probably because my dad had a friend who was Italian and living in London, and he sounded exactly the same when he spoke English.
Aaaah, happy days for me, this now world-weary chap!
Reminds me of being at the fair on the dodgems!
wish they played this in the 80s clubs more
@LilPrincess9231
Well done for 'coming out'.
the best gay tune ever xxxxxxxxx
@thataintaknife you're damn right!!!
pure legend
very true vitalive69
One hit wonder?
@thataintaknife
Benidorm 86
and you!!!
Ripx
exactly, you can tell by the voice that it is an Itallian doing the vocals. The accent on some of the words gives it away, and in some of the other Baltimora songs, its more evident there as well.
Still, Jimmy will always be the face of Baltimora forever. Great song and just a classic italo song!
One (s)hit wonder indeed!
ohhohhhohhh oh oh ohhohohohohh oh oh!!!!