My absolute favourite Christmas song! I’m 32 and nobody even really knows it and I’m shocked with it’s the best and I also love some of the remakes! I think the words and the piano playing and singing is just perfect! it’s not played enough 🤷♀️🎄🎄💋😍
Exactly the same for me. He closed the Forever Young Festival in 2019 with this and not only did I have tears in my eyes, so did he ❤️. Such a powerful song and gorgeous man.
In an age where no current popstar can actually sing live on a level that is at least "very good" (most at mediocre at best, just like the excuses their fans make for them), Holly delivers a thrilling performance that while does not hide his limits (he's 61 after all) on at least one occasion, still blows everyone else out of the water.
As soon as he opened his mouth and that glorious first note was sung, I just stood still and let this prayer of a song wash over me……again. I have loved it since I was a kid in the 80’s and it remains one of my most beloved songs. Holly you still sing it the same…..God bless you for giving us such a gift 💛🎶
@@stevendavies3563 you are exactly right. Basically any vocal recorded or sung live this century has been auto-pitched and auto-tuned. I have been learning a lot about this and how to detect it from Wings of Pegasus on youtube. I think Holly is singing here without any auto correcting of his voice but I am going to suggest an analysis of this performance from WoP to be sure. That is why everyone is commenting on this that it is giving them chills including me. I've watched this many times. I wish NMTB would do a version without the credits over it at the end.
Great memories of buying the 12" picture disc of this song in Christmas 1984 I believe and listening to it over and over in the dark for hours. Thinking and longing for that beautiful girl only a few doors down from me,l never got with her (she died in 1995 with Cancer) and she never even knew of my crush but this song brings me back to that time. A stunning performance by Holly,he still has it in spades,this has made my Christmas.
I've still got it! The guitar solo at the beginning gives me chills every time, a fantastic tune. The B side is great as well, great memories..."Christmas is here once again, so let's all have some fun..." 😆
You said it man,that solo is unreal,World class musicianship, Trevor Horn had the best of session musicians,my copy was nicked many moons ago by an ex,hang onto yours,might be worth a pretty penny! 😊
Oh. My. GOD! Never thought i'd hear you sing again Holly. Amazing. Please, Please, Please do the comeback thing with Paul and the guys. I'd give my right arm to see that.
FGTH have a new lead singer, who won his chance to sing with the band in a competition, and ended up staying with the band! Not a patch on Holly when he was in his prime though.
This song should be played yr round, just because it was a Christmas number 1 and of course the video, it’s been pigeonholed, shame, it deserves to be played yr round cos it’s perfectly beautiful 🥰
Hello from Oregon, USA! Frankie Goes To Hollywood is in my regular rotation to this day. What a treat to have Holly sing this live. He's still got it! Happy Christmas to my cousins across the pond
Singing without autotune sounds like this for all you youngsters who might not know. Bringing emotion to listeners, regardless if you like the song or not.
This is my favourite tune EVER, and always reminds me of Christmas ??? What a voice, Long Live King Holly. I think ive watched this 30X now, 22 on the bounce 🤗🤗
Watched this when it aired on TV. Sat there open mouthed at the pure perfection of it. Just couldn't believe he could still sing it so beautifully after all this time. The ultimate love song.
Wow. Absolutely amazing holly. That song is one of the most beautiful ever written and sang. Thankyou Holly. You have a voice. I never tire of hearing this beautiful song. Thankyou.
Reality stars take note, this is what real talent actually is.
You are spot on
Absolutely!!
Brilliant sounds better now than he did back in the day
Fuck talent, I just wanna be famous. I want my own lipstick range. & chat to Lorraine Kelly.
Well said.. a heart warming performance.
Who’s here December 2024 thinking this is the best Christmas song ever??? ❤
yep - yet not a christmas lyric in sight
I am!
My absolute favourite Christmas song! I’m 32 and nobody even really knows it and I’m shocked with it’s the best and I also love some of the remakes! I think the words and the piano playing and singing is just perfect! it’s not played enough 🤷♀️🎄🎄💋😍
Me! I’ve watched this video on a loop all week. I agree, the best Christmas song ever ❤️
Its not a Christmas song in the same way die hard isn't a Christmas film. A song released at Christmas time and a film also set at Christmas time.
Holly always had perfect pitch. Didn't need autotune or other crutches. A total gift from the 80s.
Holly shit 😂. The dudes still got it. Not many can sing live 🖤👍🏼
you have the name that Holly loves
Is not Holly Shit, he is Holly Jonhson. A genious.😛
It's as if he is a professional singer.
Oh anybody else cry when they hear this song? Beautiful.
Have you seen All of Us Strangers?
Yes❤
'My undying, death-defying love for you' - what a line 💖🙌
Holly Johnson is just one of those rare human beings. Humble honest and super talented. Truly one of the greatest lone songs of all times.
Holy mother of god. What a voice. Absolutely stunning. He hasn’t lost any of his power. Beautiful voice
Bloody brilliant. No more words needed.
Oh Holly, this still brings tears to my eyes and goosebumps all over me. Such a beautiful song 🖤
Exactly the same for me. He closed the Forever Young Festival in 2019 with this and not only did I have tears in my eyes, so did he ❤️. Such a powerful song and gorgeous man.
I bought this when it came out in 1984, so I'm very impressed it still sounds amazing
It actually might be the greatest song ever written
Have never heard it ...or not at this tempo, but am enjoying the first verse
Too true masterpiece
One of the most beautiful songs ever written.
Holly still can hold a note! Incredible all these years later.
Just a shame the sound guy forgot to add a wee bit reverb to the mix
Your joking aren’t you !!!
@@TheSkunkyMonk There was loads of reverb, sounded perfect
In an age where no current popstar can actually sing live on a level that is at least "very good" (most at mediocre at best, just like the excuses their fans make for them), Holly delivers a thrilling performance that while does not hide his limits (he's 61 after all) on at least one occasion, still blows everyone else out of the water.
Mick Hucknull from Simply Red is the only other singer who can sing as good if not better then in his heyday 40 years ago.
Him and Jimmy Somerville are still people from the 80s that are absolutely great to this day holding their notes and still singing live.
Right, and then add Dave Gahan to the list.
This song was so very important back in the day
I was at school with him at Liverpool Collegiate. He was always the smartest dressed. Even at 15 we knew he was special.
💖
Hello holly I'm.carole from liverpool the best song ever I'd like this played at my funeral for the man who I loved with all my heart thank you
As soon as he opened his mouth and that glorious first note was sung, I just stood still and let this prayer of a song wash over me……again.
I have loved it since I was a kid in the 80’s and it remains one of my most beloved songs.
Holly you still sing it the same…..God bless you for giving us such a gift 💛🎶
Oh my, I just went back in time. I will never tire of this song and Holly, your voice is just as sublime now as it was in the 80's!
Wow. One of the best songs not only of the 80's but of all time.
This brought all the feels back from back then. I bought this in a gatefold sleeve. All the words are still in my head. Love it still. 11/2024 ❤
12 inch? Me too.
Brilliant.👏👏
From a time when artists had talent and could actually sing.
Exactly, but I’m starting to hear my dad when I speak 😆. Is it me or is most modern music / singers have a synthesised voice ? Or is it my tinnitus
@@stevendavies3563 you are exactly right. Basically any vocal recorded or sung live this century has been auto-pitched and auto-tuned. I have been learning a lot about this and how to detect it from Wings of Pegasus on youtube. I think Holly is singing here without any auto correcting of his voice but I am going to suggest an analysis of this performance from WoP to be sure. That is why everyone is commenting on this that it is giving them chills including me. I've watched this many times. I wish NMTB would do a version without the credits over it at the end.
The power of love was my favourite Xmas song, it was so different from other Frankie songs, just beautiful
Legendary song , Holly still rocks it , not many can do that .
That was so beautiful. When all the panelists start tearing up at how beautiful this is. Yeah, that's the stuff. Always loved this song.
Damn I did not expect him to still sound this amazing. Outstanding stuff
Wow.. sounds better now than he did '84. What a voice.
The most magic en beautiful love song ever for me.
absolute classic.i close my eyes and I'm back in the 1980ies
I wish we were better than this crap of today....
I felt maximum joy to see Holly sing this tune after all these years, I still treasure all of his records
Maximum joy I got it an album track
Pure class. The 80s music was the best decade of them all 💚💚💚
They couldn’t choose a better time than Xmas to release this song and this guy still has the real X factor
Brings back lovely memories 🇬🇧
Great memories of buying the 12" picture disc of this song in Christmas 1984 I believe and listening to it over and over in the dark for hours. Thinking and longing for that beautiful girl only a few doors down from me,l never got with her (she died in 1995 with Cancer) and she never even knew of my crush but this song brings me back to that time. A stunning performance by Holly,he still has it in spades,this has made my Christmas.
I've still got it! The guitar solo at the beginning gives me chills every time, a fantastic tune. The B side is great as well, great memories..."Christmas is here once again, so let's all have some fun..." 😆
You said it man,that solo is unreal,World class musicianship, Trevor Horn had the best of session musicians,my copy was nicked many moons ago by an ex,hang onto yours,might be worth a pretty penny! 😊
More like the dude 4 doors down. 😕 If you liked this band.
@@stringer-ik1pc it doesn't follow at all. Very strange thing to assume.
Yeah, was number 1 early December but dropped a little before the Christmas chart.
Goosebumps
OMG Hollie's still got it, never lost it! 🤩
This is a true song of greatness. The beautiful arrangement and that gorgeous emotive voice. Makes me cry every time. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Still got it. Fantastic voice. Only wish we’d have heard much more of him over the years
Oh. My. GOD! Never thought i'd hear you sing again Holly. Amazing. Please, Please, Please do the comeback thing with Paul and the guys. I'd give my right arm to see that.
Did you ever see the FGTH Bands reunited? It used to be on here. I don't think that will ever happen somehow
FGTH have a new lead singer, who won his chance to sing with the band in a competition, and ended up staying with the band!
Not a patch on Holly when he was in his prime though.
@@hermanmunster3358 Not now they don't. They broke up after that Wembley thing. It's only Paul and Nasher that even keep in touch as far as I know
One of my favourite songs of all time. Brilliant!❤️
Good lad Took me back nearly 40 years that song. Nice one Holly Top top tune 👍🏻
This was actually beautiful. I'm glad it popped up on my suggestions.
This song should be played yr round, just because it was a Christmas number 1 and of course the video, it’s been pigeonholed, shame, it deserves to be played yr round cos it’s perfectly beautiful 🥰
I'll quite often sing it in mid July for no other reason than it's just perfection; tradition be damned.
That was wonderful. He's still got it!!!
Awesome, just awesome
So many cover versions, but nobody can match Holly.
Wow and wow. Real talent . Xx
Oh to go back to 1984 🧡💗🧡
Beautifully sung Holly ❤
Watching this directly after the Xmas 1984 recording 😊
Great performance. I've always loved his voice. Never stop Holly. Xx
🖤 Amazing vocal and lyrics! I remember when this song first came out 🖤
Damn Holly, like it’s still 1984. Your voice is still excellent. Goosebumps!
Hello from Oregon, USA! Frankie Goes To Hollywood is in my regular rotation to this day. What a treat to have Holly sing this live. He's still got it! Happy Christmas to my cousins across the pond
The dude can still sing. Top class.
Damn, that was good...brings me back to great days in high school in 1984.
Still got it, always will probably. Another musical treasure from Liverpool.
He was my hero too when I was a 80s teen. I wish I had half his personality
WOW his voice is still amazing 💥💋❤
Singing without autotune sounds like this for all you youngsters who might not know. Bringing emotion to listeners, regardless if you like the song or not.
Fantastic vocalist. Holly Johnson. Thank you. Xx
Wow Holly mate you’ve still got it pal after all these years
This is my favourite tune EVER, and always reminds me of Christmas ??? What a voice, Long Live King Holly. I think ive watched this 30X now, 22 on the bounce 🤗🤗
Remember, it's not just for Christmas ❤️
Still gives me goosebumps and makes me emotional!
What a performance Holly, what a voice❤
Beautiful ❤️🙏. What a voice !
the power of love in E minor still sounds like the perfect holiday classic
Thanks holly , still gives me chills
Hey Holly, Du hast nichts von Deinem Zauber verloren. Und der Song geht auch heute noch unter die Haut! Vielen Dank dafür :)
This is Powerful these lyrics are locked in time and threaded into the fabric of society
What a superb voice! Holly Johnson is awesome!!
Watched this when it aired on TV. Sat there open mouthed at the pure perfection of it. Just couldn't believe he could still sing it so beautifully after all this time. The ultimate love song.
First time I have taken note of this song ...and blimey he sings so well still .
I was a full on metalkid back in the day, but this song has never failed to give me goosebumps, wonderful version.Loved it
Respect... perfect performance... damn good voice...Martin from Argentina
His voice has got better with age, so moving to here him, thank you 🙏
This is perfect. So beautiful, it made me cry, wonderful performance from Holly 🥰👌🏻🥰👌🏻👏🏻
What a voice nothing lost after all these years love you Holly
Holly did an amazing job here. 👏 beautiful song. Beautifully sung ✔
Wow. Absolutely amazing holly. That song is one of the most beautiful ever written and sang. Thankyou Holly. You have a voice. I never tire of hearing this beautiful song. Thankyou.
One of the best songs of any generation .. I bet it was magical to be there in person... awesome job holly.
Absolutely nailed it. So great.
Beautiful...
Thank you...
🇿🇦
Brilliant! Love to see Holly still singing!
He still sings as beautiful as ever.👍
Very rare to see this man sing !what a pleasure,still got it .
Like a good wine ..
Gets better and better with age ..🙏
Tears rolling down my face wtf
Holly, a young man from Catherine street L8, same street I was born on, I'm so proud of him, what a beautiful voice
How fucking good was that. He’s still got a haunting voice. Got to say, the old buggar has aged very well. Top act
Still gives me goosebumps
37 years just flew past.
Frankie Goes To Hollywood really should reunite and give us something that we all miss from our beloved past.
They have been playing without Holly. He doesn’t want to your.
Amazing
There's no denying true talent, singing live here, sounds as beautiful and fresh here, as I'm sure it always was, thank you, Holly, awesome, 👌😎😘😇.
This was our first song, at our wedding reception in 1990. We still love it.
Beautiful song, beautiful voice. Moves me every time I hear it.
Outstanding, an iconic song and a stellar performance.
Should be played more around Xmas one of the best songs that came out around Christmas.
Like a fine wine 👌🏻