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.
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.
@@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.
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 💛🎶
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.
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.
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! 😊
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.
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
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 🤗🤗
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 🥰
This guy, (and I brought the single), can still bring a tear to everyone's eyes with his outstanding voice and passion!. Peace all, have a great fantastic YuleMcChristamastide everyone! 💜✌
@@1974rusky Where did I buy the single?. When?. It was first released in 84 by Frankie goes to Hollywood, and has been released a few times since. It was by Jennifer Rush wasn't it?, I think initially. Anyway, easy to download I guess, or buy their version online. Depending on which version you prefer, and there are several I believe. Hope you have a great New Year, or party, whatever you believe in. Love and respect. ✌
@@clivemitchell4316 Yeah I looked it up after, but to be honest, as I said "I think," I didn't believe people would be caring as I was musing, and basically concentrating on what Holly had just done. I probably got the wrong year as well. But, ah well, nehrmind!. Hope you had a great holiday period. I'm a nurse, and part time boxing coach, so I've been on shift for most of it!.
@@pennyroyalt2542 the year was 84, so you know your 80s. I had a good xmas/ny thanks, hope you managed to enjoy some time off. Being a nurse, you deserve it.
@@clivemitchell4316 Bless you a whole day today, but I've got the club for half of it. Least I know when exactly I'll be coming home,.unlike tomorrow. Thank you again, I'll send out your appreciation throughout my friends. We all need a lift sometimes. Stay safe and well, to you and yours!. ✌
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.
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.😛
Holly always had perfect pitch. Didn't need autotune or other crutches. A total gift from the 80s.
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 ❤
'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.
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
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
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.
Holy mother of god. What a voice. Absolutely stunning. He hasn’t lost any of his power. Beautiful voice
One of the most beautiful songs ever written.
Oh anybody else cry when they hear this song? Beautiful.
Have you seen All of Us Strangers?
Bloody brilliant. No more words needed.
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.
This song was so very important back in the day
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.
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.
Wow. One of the best songs not only of the 80's but of all time.
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 💛🎶
I was at school with him at Liverpool Collegiate. He was always the smartest dressed. Even at 15 we knew he was special.
💖
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.
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
They couldn’t choose a better time than Xmas to release this song and this guy still has the real X factor
Legendary song , Holly still rocks it , not many can do that .
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!
The power of love was my favourite Xmas song, it was so different from other Frankie songs, just beautiful
Goosebumps
Damn I did not expect him to still sound this amazing. Outstanding stuff
Brings back lovely memories 🇬🇧
absolute classic.i close my eyes and I'm back in the 1980ies
I wish we were better than this crap of today....
Oh to go back to 1984 🧡💗🧡
Beautifully sung Holly ❤
This is a true song of greatness. The beautiful arrangement and that gorgeous emotive voice. Makes me cry every time. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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
Still got it. Fantastic voice. Only wish we’d have heard much more of him over the years
The most magic en beautiful love song ever for me.
That was wonderful. He's still got it!!!
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
This was actually beautiful. I'm glad it popped up on my suggestions.
Watching this directly after the Xmas 1984 recording 😊
What a superb voice! Holly Johnson is awesome!!
Wow and wow. Real talent . Xx
Awesome, just awesome
This was our first song, at our wedding reception in 1990. We still love it.
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.
🖤 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!
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.
Remember, it's not just for Christmas ❤️
WOW his voice is still amazing 💥💋❤
What a performance Holly, what a voice❤
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 :)
Still gives me goosebumps and makes me emotional!
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
Holly did an amazing job here. 👏 beautiful song. Beautifully sung ✔
Wow.. sounds better now than he did '84. What a voice.
What a voice nothing lost after all these years love you Holly
Tears rolling down my face wtf
One of the best songs of any generation .. I bet it was magical to be there in person... awesome job holly.
Damn, that was good...brings me back to great days in high school in 1984.
His voice has got better with age, so moving to here him, thank you 🙏
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 🤗🤗
Wow Holly mate you’ve still got it pal after all these years
Good lad Took me back nearly 40 years that song. Nice one Holly Top top tune 👍🏻
Still got it, always will probably. Another musical treasure from Liverpool.
Respect... perfect performance... damn good voice...Martin from Argentina
Absolutely nailed it. So great.
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.
Very rare to see this man sing !what a pleasure,still got it .
Still gives me goosebumps
Beautiful ❤️🙏. What a voice !
This is perfect. So beautiful, it made me cry, wonderful performance from Holly 🥰👌🏻🥰👌🏻👏🏻
This is Powerful these lyrics are locked in time and threaded into the fabric of society
I was a full on metalkid back in the day, but this song has never failed to give me goosebumps, wonderful version.Loved it
Brilliant! Love to see Holly still singing!
Should be played more around Xmas one of the best songs that came out around Christmas.
He still sings as beautiful as ever.👍
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.
Beautiful.I love Holly.What a voice he has.Brings tears to my eyes.
Holy Mother of God, what a performance! Legend.
So many cover versions, but nobody can match Holly.
Beautiful song, beautiful voice. Moves me every time I hear it.
This song is the perfect depiction of what love actually is. Amazing performance, happy new year Holly
Beautiful...
Thank you...
🇿🇦
Pure talent never goes. Such a great singer
Absolutely wonderful version, what a powerful distinctive voice Holly has
Like a fine wine 👌🏻
I have always loved this song. This version is truly mesmerising. It evokes so many memories for me.
Outstanding, an iconic song and a stellar performance.
OMG!!! Smiles!!!!! Holly still has it! Now a Frankie Goes to Hollywood reunion???
This guy, (and I brought the single), can still bring a tear to everyone's eyes with his outstanding voice and passion!. Peace all, have a great fantastic YuleMcChristamastide everyone! 💜✌
@@1974rusky
Where did I buy the single?.
When?. It was first released in 84 by Frankie goes to Hollywood, and has been released a few times since. It was by Jennifer Rush wasn't it?, I think initially. Anyway, easy to download I guess, or buy their version online. Depending on which version you prefer, and there are several I believe.
Hope you have a great New Year, or party, whatever you believe in. Love and respect. ✌
@@pennyroyalt2542 Jennifer's song was entirely different to FGTH. Same title though.
@@clivemitchell4316
Yeah I looked it up after, but to be honest, as I said "I think," I didn't believe people would be caring as I was musing, and basically concentrating on what Holly had just done. I probably got the wrong year as well. But, ah well, nehrmind!.
Hope you had a great holiday period.
I'm a nurse, and part time boxing coach, so I've been on shift for most of it!.
@@pennyroyalt2542 the year was 84, so you know your 80s. I had a good xmas/ny thanks, hope you managed to enjoy some time off. Being a nurse, you deserve it.
@@clivemitchell4316
Bless you a whole day today, but I've got the club for half of it. Least I know when exactly I'll be coming home,.unlike tomorrow.
Thank you again, I'll send out your appreciation throughout my friends. We all need a lift sometimes. Stay safe and well, to you and yours!. ✌
Just watched this.... absolutely beautiful, made me cry, ❤️x
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, 👌😎😘😇.
Beautiful! Holly, as good as ever and nice to see not doctored and singing live!! Still my favourite song of all time!
Unbelievable, love this song and what a performance!!!!!!
Perfection just beautiful !
Best Christmas Song ever 🖤♥️
What a fantastic deep rich tone his voice has.Holly still got it big time.Best ending possible👏👏
The dude can still sing. Top class.
Wow, I can’t help but sing along, loved them and this song!