Crazy how under-recognised she was. She really has always been one of the most capable, brilliant, even versatile, singers. Someone wasn't paying attention.
I never heard this song before until I played GTA: Vice City Stories. I usually don't like songs like this, but Elkie makes it so good you gotta love it!
I first heard Elkie Brooks during a series of "Sight & Sound" concerts that were simultaneous BBC TV and FM radio broadcasts in the UK in the late 1970's. I was fortunate enough to have my cheapo mono cassette recorder hooked up to our stereo at the time and managed to record the concert which I played for many years until the cassette got chewed up but now I have her stuff on iTunes and the sound quality is a lot better. Loved her slightly raspy voice - added character to the songs she sang.
Beautiful. Just discovered her. My loss as she is wonderful. I love the way she transitions briefly from soft and sentimental into belting out a sort of black inspired soul music. Had I listened to only that portion, I would think she was Dionne Warwick or a slightly more subtle Aretha, before returning to her original norm voice. This singer -with great back up vocals and the awesome Band backing her - makes this a musical masterpiece cover and a rare improvement on the admittedly fine Chris Rea original. Thank you to all the above artists who contributed to this rendition.
god i came to love 💖 this lady through my former sister-in-law RIP saw her at many concerts in Liverpool in the early years loved her wat a brilliant artist bernie m 22/03/19
Rea lover for years. But anyone who can take someone else's original and perform it appreciably as well -- or better -- deserves a standing ovation. Thanks Elkie Brooks.
John Haynes Agreed also! Seen Elkie many times, great singer and interpreter of song. Should've been a bigger star but it's not all about talent unfortunately.
Nor Adele! I liked 'First Love' from '19', but she doesn't come anywhere near Elkie in terms of sheer class. As much as I admire Chris Rea, this cover of his debut hit is arguably the definitive version of the song.
No need to be flaunting your body , no tramp stamps! No multiple piercings, no disgusting lyrics. The one and only demure gorgeous elkie. Today’s women need to look and learn
This is a great arrangement of Rea's song. Elkie's voice is good for this song, just the way Rea's is good for his songs. But I love Rea's version better, maybe because it was the first one I heard and it strikes a certain cord in my life at the time. I enjoy listening to both Elkie's and Rea's, but always listen to Rea's more.
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Crazy how under-recognised she was. She really has always been one of the most capable, brilliant, even versatile, singers. Someone wasn't paying attention.
seymour froggs don’t forget she started out as a rock chick with vinegar joe.
Great singer and a wonderful lady too.
Huh..of course she was recognised. I knew her name and music as a kid u.k.
yeah..I remember her from the 70s when I was a kid. She had a wickedly good voice.
@@JohnJohn-qq1cwAnd she still does
Loved Elkie since I was 10. Now 44. She's quality.
46 here...
Lovely. Very happy to see elkie brooks at fringe by the sea north berwick this year.
I never heard this song before until I played GTA: Vice City Stories. I usually don't like songs like this, but Elkie makes it so good you gotta love it!
She is truly the best female vocalist the uk has ever seen by one million miles.all you yung singers learn from this lady she is outstanding Bravo.
Proper northern English lass. Thanks Elkie you have an amazing voice.
Oh aye. Proper folk.
Love the Rea original but Elkie puts her own stamp on it.
The greatest of them all
Great to see a few vids of Elkie in action. Saw her in concert a few times, she was a class act.
in a word brilliant
beautiful
I first heard Elkie Brooks during a series of "Sight & Sound" concerts that were simultaneous BBC TV and FM radio broadcasts in the UK in the late 1970's. I was fortunate enough to have my cheapo mono cassette recorder hooked up to our stereo at the time and managed to record the concert which I played for many years until the cassette got chewed up but now I have her stuff on iTunes and the sound quality is a lot better. Loved her slightly raspy voice - added character to the songs she sang.
Beautiful. Just discovered her. My loss as she is wonderful. I love the way she transitions briefly from soft and sentimental into belting out a sort of black inspired soul music. Had I listened to only that portion, I would think she was Dionne Warwick or a slightly more subtle Aretha, before returning to her original norm voice. This singer -with great back up vocals and the awesome Band backing her - makes this a musical masterpiece cover and a rare improvement on the admittedly fine Chris Rea original. Thank you to all the above artists who contributed to this rendition.
That lady's got soul....
One of the best female artists......EVER. She nails every song she sings. Pitch perfect. Raw emotion in her voice. Stunning.
I bloody love her. Wonderful, emotive stuff.
I saw Elkie on a show called Reborn in the USA where a group of former big pop stars/singers performed to American audiences. Elkie was and is amazing
top of the tops in the 80s
brings back great memories.
gosh, she is so good
Great great song. Great vocal.
god i came to love 💖 this lady through my former sister-in-law RIP saw her at many concerts in Liverpool in the early years loved her wat a brilliant artist bernie m 22/03/19
Love Chris rea version and Elkies
Rea lover for years. But anyone who can take someone else's original and perform it appreciably as well -- or better -- deserves a standing ovation. Thanks Elkie Brooks.
John Haynes hit the nail on the head....bang on
John Haynes Agreed also! Seen Elkie many times, great singer and interpreter of song. Should've been a bigger star but it's not all about talent unfortunately.
Chris Rea produced this for Elkie.
Sounds great and looks superb in Black Leather!!
Great song and great singer. No one today is as good ❣
One of the best entertainers I have had the good fortune to see in action.
Top Class! Had forgotten how good she was! Hard to find this quality...
Absolutely stunning and that voice was outstanding ❤🌹
The best,so beautiful
Wow! I'd forgotten how good she was 👍
Or how good she looked.
Still is.
Of course, and my post was not intended to suggest otherwise.
Chris still knocks it out of the park like nobody's business, but this is a great version...Beautiful song..
Elkie takes it to a higher level. IMO.
Elkie owns it ....
Eat your heart cheryl cole this is what you call a real singer elkie is so amazing.....................
One of the best singers Ever
Lesson to today's 'stars'. Stand still and just SING WELL!
why sing well when auto tune can make you sound like everyone else that also have no talent?
Great song and Elke Brooks did it wonderfully. Love the Chris Rea version too. Beautiful song. X
Chris wrote it & it was a big hit in the US.
I prefer elkies version
Sheer class.
I grew up with Her voice on the radio , she really is fantastic and always has been
I love to hear live music like this. Perfect.
The sound catches your attention and then your heart. Reminder of when music touched your soul and made sense.
I got into Elkie when I was in secondary school in Ireland, many yeasr ago. Love her voive and her intepretations.
first time I have heard of her. amazing.
Blessed. So sad I am only discovering her now.
Her concerts are fab.
And yes , IMPEACH TRUMP.
Such a beautiful talented woman!!
Elkie deserves more respect and should be legendary ❤
This lady got class by the bucket loads 👌👌👌👏👏👏
Eat your heart cheryl cole this is what you call a real singer elkie is amazing singer
Amazing voice ..I love all of this lady's songs .. she's simply amazing , I can relate to no more the fool , I sing it at my gigs
Many years ago, when I was young....... lovely !!
I'm not from that era, but I envy people living in an era where such a soul touching piece can be composed
Fantastic vocals😮 yeh man!!
Semplicemente fantastica!❤️
E bravissima?
...but save ur tears, got years and years
@SomethngBoutMary The original is different. Elkie Brooks in concert is something else. Amazing !!!She is a real ballsy singer.
Nor Adele! I liked 'First Love' from '19', but she doesn't come anywhere near Elkie in terms of sheer class. As much as I admire Chris Rea, this cover of his debut hit is arguably the definitive version of the song.
What a voice and excellent version of Chris reas work
Belíssima canção!
Fantastic
my great auntie
Grace Crompton
Really? That's cool!
And your auntie looks great.
Your Auntie is without a doubt the best British female artist of all time.
Wow! Can you sing like her? If you can please share it! So many bad female artists sounding the same these days.
No need to be flaunting your body , no tramp stamps! No multiple piercings, no disgusting lyrics. The one and only demure gorgeous elkie. Today’s women need to look and learn
Sorry I missed this, Your voice is awesome. Nice cover.
I Like both Chris Rea and Elkie's versions apples and oranges appreciate both
She is a star, great song.
great singer I believe she was the singer in vinegar joe
Yes she is.
A GREAT singer.
what a wonderful voice always loved elkie xx
Named my youngest daughter after seeing her in Scarborough fantastic singer
@@kayspencer5688 Elaine?
Emotion 98.3!
takes me back
Real northern soul
Goosebumps, over here...what year, please?
This was from Michael Parkinson’s Australian show October 9, 1982
Brilliant
This is a great version!! She does it very well. Not too many people can top Chris' version.
Well sorry but nobody can top Chris version but this is pretty good.
@@mmunchie69 not as good as Chris's
@@buddy3886This is vocally better than Chris.
@@mmunchie69Yes they can , Elkie can, even Chris Rea loved this version.
Chris can love it. She's got a great voice. Simply prefer it by Chris Rea. @@Jake-jr2zh
I like Chris and Elkies version
Wonderful!
went to see her a couple of months back absolutely superb.still!!!
Love her voice
E legant
L ovely
K ute
I ncredible
E xquisite
♥️
B eautiful
R avishing
O utstanding
O riginal
K ool
S pecial
Ist und war einfach schöne Musik die uns verlieben und leben ließ...
Hat einfach Spaß gemacht...
Elkie was class
Still is .
Anyone remember Polly Brown of Pickettywitch?
Beautiful looks and voice,..seemed to slip off the radar by 1977.
Love
makes every song her own
Tony Baker 100% spot on.
Tony Baker that’s the difference between a great act and an ordinary one , she certainly is a great class act
Love this song 👍
This is a great arrangement of Rea's song. Elkie's voice is good for this song, just the way Rea's is good for his songs. But I love Rea's version better, maybe because it was the first one I heard and it strikes a certain cord in my life at the time. I enjoy listening to both Elkie's and Rea's, but always listen to Rea's more.
Good version
Música linda e ela canta muito também!
Thanks Chris
What year was this? Thanks for the upload, gorgeous!
1981
Thank you!!!!
Great voice and style!
Te quiero mucho manor amor mío. Hasta pronto.
My fav
You were fantastic in kings Lynn keep coming back
a dying flame...
learnt all the words to this when i was 9
GTA Vice City Stories!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Супер ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Essa música com Elkie Brooks é linda como é com Chris Rea
very nice
An underrated singer and pretty sexy.
Cantar muito em grandes estilos musical sensacional