ELKIE BROOKS Don't Cry Out Loud

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 พ.ย. 2018
  • It is 40 years since this version of the Peter Allen/Carole Bayer Sager classic charted in Britain for the wonderful singer Elkie Brooks. I know I will be derided by the legion of Elkie fans on youtube for saying so but Melissa Manchester's version is the definitive for me; always has been and always will be, but Ms Brooks brings a different energy and tone to the composition. Unbeknownst to me until now, Elkie's version preceded Melissa's by a few weeks and it reached #12 in her homeland; whilst the Melissa Manchester Grammy nominated turn reached #10 in early 1979. I also didn't realise that neither of these great vocal performances were the original of the iconic song. The Moments released it two years earlier; under the title 'We Don't Cry Out Loud' produced by famed singer Sylvia Robinson ('Shame Shame Shame' - Shirley & Company). This R&B version was not a major hit but thanks to the pair of aforementioned vocalists, 'Don't Cry Out Loud' is a 70's classic; giving the ladies success in their homelands. Here, I have re-laid the audio of Elkie to her TV performance of the song. It's spooky, but in a few of the shots she resembles Melissa Manchester.
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  • @simonhodgetts6530
    @simonhodgetts6530 2 ปีที่แล้ว +200

    Makes me laugh how folk these days make such a fuss about the likes of Adele - it’s almost as though no other singers existed before her……..this is superb!

    • @junemunday4054
      @junemunday4054 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yes Elke Brooks is amazing but Adele is too

    • @relaxingwhitenoises757
      @relaxingwhitenoises757 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It's not that, it's just that you're older, one day they will be too

    • @Jake-jr2zh
      @Jake-jr2zh ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@relaxingwhitenoises757 I think Elkie is fab. I don’t consider myself old at 29.

    • @relaxingwhitenoises757
      @relaxingwhitenoises757 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Jake-jr2zh was I talking about you though? Or was I replying to the initial poster? Jeez

    • @martyndavid2094
      @martyndavid2094 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The modern artists really can not hold a candle to the oldies, remember todays lot have auto tune and have to strip to get to the top.

  • @carolbell13
    @carolbell13 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I love the analogy of life being a circus, relying on some clown who lets you down. Stay strong and don't let them see they've hurt you

  • @davidtranter5781
    @davidtranter5781 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    For those of us that know and appreciate music from this special era she was an icon unsurpassed

    • @lovesthezep
      @lovesthezep 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ❤❤❤

    • @santini3026
      @santini3026 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Definitely, a unique voice

  • @barbarastrutt288
    @barbarastrutt288 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    This song is so true,if only people would listen,I’m in my late 60’s and still keeping it all in ,I want to cry out loud 😢

  • @gordonking2859
    @gordonking2859 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Todays singers need to listen to the greats from the past like this

  • @adamnalbandian5932
    @adamnalbandian5932 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Makes me tear. And I’m a strong man. Beautiful.

  • @VeeBee23085
    @VeeBee23085 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Could listen to her songs all day long.
    One of the Greatest unique female singers in the business ❤❤❤

  • @paulmorgan7340
    @paulmorgan7340 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Went to see Elkie and her band at Theatre Royal Brighton last night. What a performance. What a voice. She certainly “has it all.”

    • @Jake-jr2zh
      @Jake-jr2zh ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes I heard she was amazing.

  • @bernadettenasfi9644
    @bernadettenasfi9644 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    This kills me every time I hear it. Reminds me of my soul mate who passed unexpectedly. Until we meet again 🙏

    • @irishgirl1519
      @irishgirl1519 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      So sorry for your loss ❤

  • @PJTheWomble
    @PJTheWomble 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    I can't think of a single thing wrong with this song and this performance. Sublime.

  • @vivienneandersson6019
    @vivienneandersson6019 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Carol Bayer Sager is so talented.

  • @traceymarshall4481
    @traceymarshall4481 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I was born in 73....I love thinking back to the songs my dad played in the car when we went out Sunday runs, Elkie Brookes was one singer we loved listening too, really takes me back ❤❤❤

  • @joewalsh4685
    @joewalsh4685 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Not only is she tremendously talented, she is also a decent lovely person. Always loved her songs.

  • @grahambarr6114
    @grahambarr6114 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    As close to perfection as you’re gonna get!

  • @derekcorbett6851
    @derekcorbett6851 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Fabulous vocal 😎👍

  • @mossythompson
    @mossythompson 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Such emotion in her voice, Elkie is one of the most underrated performers , why are her songs not covered? Cos no one can do them justice I think

  • @lindahamilton4063
    @lindahamilton4063 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Saw Elkie Live a couple of years ago, she was amazing. I went with my Daughter, who said it was one of the soundtracks of her childhood. Have always loved Elkie and this song is one of my favourites

    • @adamnalbandian5932
      @adamnalbandian5932 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      So lucky. Would love to see her. She still going?

  • @robhelliker
    @robhelliker 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Fantastic voice. I bought the LP when it first came out

  • @karankoutsogiannis7993
    @karankoutsogiannis7993 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    No music from 60’s, 70’s and 80’s has yet surpassed!

    • @user-nz7nj9mv6g
      @user-nz7nj9mv6g 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's certainly better than a black bloke shouting baby girl

  • @yorkiegeoff1825
    @yorkiegeoff1825 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Absolutely top drawer ! Her voice is like a top end sports car just coasting along, every now and then you get to hear the power and you just know there’s a lot more in there 🙏

    • @NigelWillmott
      @NigelWillmott ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I get what you mean,

    • @johnrosenbaum8730
      @johnrosenbaum8730 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Absolutely spot on description ❤

  • @Jake-oc5xz
    @Jake-oc5xz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    The best version.

  • @andrewkyme4234
    @andrewkyme4234 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Ellie brooks greatest ever song in my opinion and that musical arrangement is just outstanding, it really is

  • @lorrainecleaver6792
    @lorrainecleaver6792 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Oh what a star! Loved you for ever!

  • @joannedumighan9900
    @joannedumighan9900 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Beautiful voice.tops the rest of them.pure class.

  • @TheHumbuckerboy
    @TheHumbuckerboy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    What an amazing voice and what a great performer ! 😃

  • @maryhallam326
    @maryhallam326 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Best version!!!

  • @kimhadley7867
    @kimhadley7867 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Beautiful song, I sang this at every party we had not as good obviously, but I tried. We almost had it all! ❤

  • @carolsalmon5251
    @carolsalmon5251 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Always loved her voice ❤,and still do,Fantastic.

  • @26united
    @26united ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Brilliant song and performance from Elkie. Have been lucky enough to see her live many times. She is like a good wine and improves with age.

  • @glenngill8716
    @glenngill8716 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    It's about time she was given a lifetime achievement award by the Brits, but it wont happen as she's not mainstream or 'cool' enough for them to do it

  • @Tojazzer
    @Tojazzer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    After hearing this, I can't listen to any other version. She has the perfect voice for this song.

    • @mjc5509
      @mjc5509 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I agree noone sings this song like ELKIE.....

    • @koleberdinoch926
      @koleberdinoch926 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've heard a few versions. Elkie's is the best I've heard so far.

  • @JustinW7111
    @JustinW7111 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I used to quietly weep when I heard this song as a youngster. Nearly 45 years later, its impact is still the same as it was back then. A truly great song sung by the forever wonderful Elkie Brooks.

    • @OLDGOLDDREAMER
      @OLDGOLDDREAMER 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      1978 CHART HITS (All In Weekly Chart Entry Order)
      th-cam.com/play/PLbO1DMzDZcpgAF5b_f7oq0HWeO-AZhq99.html

  • @joley8695
    @joley8695 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    She’s fabulous ❤

  • @irishgirl1519
    @irishgirl1519 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Beautiful ❤

  • @thomothomo1078
    @thomothomo1078 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    A beautiful version of a great Peter Allen song.

  • @davidarnold6140
    @davidarnold6140 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Elkie , my favourite female singer. In fact my favourite singer. What a wonderful voice.

  • @tartanj1
    @tartanj1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Who doesn't completely ❤ this song

  • @3cent
    @3cent 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    to me, it's like having oats during different part of our lives, plain one during rough times, or with toppings when happy and healthy, or with warm milk when we just want to be nostalgic for old times sake, and so no matter when where or who, this song still sounds like it should ever be, pure gentleness. am loving all the rendition of this timeless classic.

    • @Jake-jr2zh
      @Jake-jr2zh ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Some have better voices than others. Elkie has an amazing voice.

  • @paulwhittaker606
    @paulwhittaker606 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I’d forgotten what a class act this lady is fabulous

  • @brianhiggins1424
    @brianhiggins1424 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Absolutely outstanding 😊never fails to get me ❤️

  • @tonykavanagh6798
    @tonykavanagh6798 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    What a beautiful voice and song...2021...

    • @mathonamoore123
      @mathonamoore123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hello Tony, I came here as this song is mentioned in extracts from the new autobiography of singer Sinéad O'Connor. Happy New Year from Ireland xx 1st January 2022.

    • @tonykavanagh6798
      @tonykavanagh6798 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And happy returns to you from mathona from Ireland also..

  • @glennbarker1555
    @glennbarker1555 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful. Need no other words

  • @glynisroberts5029
    @glynisroberts5029 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Absolutely beautiful

  • @anneclarke8383
    @anneclarke8383 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Watchin elkie now on youTube i remember,when she was in vinegar joe amazing voice ❤❤❤

  • @mathonamoore123
    @mathonamoore123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Happy New Year everyone from Ireland xxx 1st January 2022.

  • @jake30966
    @jake30966 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That voice , gets the hairs standing on back of my neck .

  • @DavidJohnson-yq4nz
    @DavidJohnson-yq4nz 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    One of the greatest So many great songs from this power house Could listen to her voice forever

  • @john-lz9bc
    @john-lz9bc ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just flawless

  • @paulwhitehouse3765
    @paulwhitehouse3765 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautifull song and what a voice and backing band 🎤🎤🌹🎸

  • @ferdousekhaleque7371
    @ferdousekhaleque7371 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Brings back such sweet memories!

  • @suecunningham6340
    @suecunningham6340 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    just a great singer her voice is so good as her songs are also

  • @kathleengordon5623
    @kathleengordon5623 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a voice loud clear beautiful

  • @user-wz2qe2pv6r
    @user-wz2qe2pv6r ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Simply the greatest UK female singer ever... and a proper singer too...Just cause you dont sing slushy pop doesnt make you not worthy.

  • @sophieboatman1447
    @sophieboatman1447 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Mum loved this x I miss her x

  • @burchgraphic662
    @burchgraphic662 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    🎉 thank you

  • @derekbrockguitarist2559
    @derekbrockguitarist2559 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just love this! Incredible songwriting and performance 😊

    • @johnrosenbaum8730
      @johnrosenbaum8730 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Who wrote this song??. Is Elkie Brookes still performing do you know?. Regards.

    • @derekbrockguitarist2559
      @derekbrockguitarist2559 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@johnrosenbaum8730 apologies as didn’t mean to press the thumbs down icon! It was written by a guy called Peter Allen who wrote for a number of artists but had a career himself in Australia. The lyrics were by Carole Bayer Sager. I saw Ellie perform twice and have to say she was brilliant but doubt if she will ever tour again as she is now 78 years of age.

    • @johnrosenbaum8730
      @johnrosenbaum8730 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@derekbrockguitarist2559 thank you for your reply, didn't realize her age, but she has quite a catalogue of work to listen to, gorgeous voice. ♥️

    • @derekbrockguitarist2559
      @derekbrockguitarist2559 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@johnrosenbaum8730 she has indeed. I love Lilac Wine, Fool if you think it's over, Sunshine after rain...... All great songs 😊

  • @grahamsims3023
    @grahamsims3023 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How come such a beautiful voice and singer has escaped my notice for so long? When I first heard 'Running for the Future', I was sure it was Bonnie Tyler!

    • @Jake-jr2zh
      @Jake-jr2zh ปีที่แล้ว

      Elkie has been in it longer than Bonnie.and IMO a much better singer.

    • @jimbo6693
      @jimbo6693 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Jake-jr2zh Totally Agree she's a league above Bonnie Tyler

  • @Diane327
    @Diane327 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Also the late Joe Longthorne sang this beautifully!!! It’s here on TH-cam!

  • @santini3026
    @santini3026 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wonderful Voice

  • @Pa-tk1dx
    @Pa-tk1dx 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My favourite voice.
    Along with Marvin Gaye.

  • @lananicol4770
    @lananicol4770 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    When our music industry had the best talent. What's happened these days SMH

  • @wilmamcglinchey6061
    @wilmamcglinchey6061 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hope someone is creating Ellie Brooks Musical stage n movie, a truly most beautiful lady love from Wilma n Family.🎼🎵🦉🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🌈💗⭐🎸🍺🍾🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

  • @EconAdviser
    @EconAdviser 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Baby was Peter Allen's sister, the song writer's autobiographical story (the great Carol Bayer Sager's co-wrote it). Peter Allen's career/life much later became a Broadway Musical "The Boy from Oz" starring fellow Aussie Hugh Jackman! Melissa Manchester excelled in those alto-range mellow yet emotionally powerful money notes that led to all those great hits. She was a backup singer for Barry Manilow in the early 1970s.

    • @BDONAG01
      @BDONAG01 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      that is something I never knew. I am into connections from past to present and present to a little bit of future so love this. thank you Mark

    • @Jake-jr2zh
      @Jake-jr2zh ปีที่แล้ว

      Elkie does it better IMO

  • @i.mcc.870
    @i.mcc.870 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love elkie shes the business xx

  • @paulwhittaker606
    @paulwhittaker606 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Class

  • @mprobinson99
    @mprobinson99 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Couldn't agree with you more Simon.😊

  • @davereader3565
    @davereader3565 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely

  • @gordiandaly3999
    @gordiandaly3999 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Second only to No More the Fool.

  • @Walesbornandbred
    @Walesbornandbred 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    A great song sung perfectly by the queen of the blues.

    • @superamanda
      @superamanda 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What? 😂

  • @villabramasole
    @villabramasole 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Jane Lee.... this one is for you. xx

  • @RandyR
    @RandyR ปีที่แล้ว

    Got to see Melissa perform this at the Great Peace March send off 3/1/86. Elkie does a great cover of this classic.

    • @Jake-jr2zh
      @Jake-jr2zh ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Elkie had a Uk hit with this before Manchester.

  • @27THEBREEZE
    @27THEBREEZE 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i was a baby boy was.nt allowed to cry

  • @tonylawrenson7487
    @tonylawrenson7487 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Old one ✋ x 🤔😢

    • @daveinprogress3
      @daveinprogress3  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      an oldie but a goodie! :)

  • @seansouth9029
    @seansouth9029 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful song and how adele would like to sound lol

  • @NigelWillmott
    @NigelWillmott ปีที่แล้ว

    Elkie should be a Dame.

  • @MrAdamski1993
    @MrAdamski1993 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I actually came here because of schitts creek when Roland is blasting this in the motel. Decent song though.

    • @daveinprogress3
      @daveinprogress3  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Check out the Melissa Manchester recording which is the one used in 'Schitt's Creek'. :)

  • @petervickers9352
    @petervickers9352 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    saw her with robert palmer in vinegar joe

  • @johnmilbourn8876
    @johnmilbourn8876 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We do but no one listening

  • @ChristinaH111
    @ChristinaH111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    DAVID CAN YOU TURN THAT MUSIC DOWN PLEASE?

  • @hanianogueira4848
    @hanianogueira4848 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    💏💃

  • @superamanda
    @superamanda 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Lovely version but this is Melissa Manchester’s song.

  • @paulinemurphy1866
    @paulinemurphy1866 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Don’t think we should hold our feeling 🤔 or hide them mental health

    • @purge631
      @purge631 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't forget this was the 70s . You didn't discuss your mental health especially if you were male - it was seen as being weak

  • @paulbarclay4260
    @paulbarclay4260 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic vocalist 👏 along with Alison moyet well before Adele came along

  • @Mr.Zoomy.
    @Mr.Zoomy. 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    David, could you turn that down, please?

  • @paulwhittaker606
    @paulwhittaker606 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Clas

  • @fritzthedog007
    @fritzthedog007 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey she kinda looks like Teela Na.

  • @touchone123
    @touchone123 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Uncle John xxx M

  • @tariqkhader6196
    @tariqkhader6196 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Torhild Nigar, you clearly plagiarised when you wrote I Evighet. The first line of the chorus of that song is identical to this one.

  • @KRISTINAWIGGETT-tw5vm
    @KRISTINAWIGGETT-tw5vm 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Look for vinegar joe

  • @user-tf6mi5qy5m
    @user-tf6mi5qy5m 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The vocal is not in since 🙈

  • @27THEBREEZE
    @27THEBREEZE 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    you have no clue what this means to a battered child me and 2 brother cruel parents

    • @27THEBREEZE
      @27THEBREEZE 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      you punch your own head in to understand CRUELTY

  • @angeldimariagreaves4582
    @angeldimariagreaves4582 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Joe longthorne sings it better he sweats it out

    • @bernadettemartin8812
      @bernadettemartin8812 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I also like his version but prefer Elkies 💜

    • @Jake-jr2zh
      @Jake-jr2zh ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Elkie IMO does it the best.

    • @garethnorth6530
      @garethnorth6530 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Agree - the Joe Longthorne live version has better quality vocal performance - and the arrangement musically is better on the Joe Longthorne live version.