It was my privilege to record his vocal on this track. I was 16 years of age, the last apprentice at Marquee Studios. I was wearing 26" waist white Levie's and this shy gentelman sang this song to me, in one take! Bless him, We had been working for 5 days, production crew, Phil Harding, Mike Stock, Matt Aitken and Pete Waterman and me Rob Waldron (grandson of Jack Simpson). It still stands as an art piece
He she is one of d most respected drag queen in dhow business music label perf n city n places hid songs are unlike m only not only that how she dressed n also things she's done she's d best drsgsdd
I remember seeing Divine in concert in 1984. I was 16. Met him backstage after. He was amazing. Great actor and performer. Died too soon. They don't make drag Queens like Divine anymore. When he was on Top of the Pops on BBC TV there were thousands of complaints so he was banned. Its a different world today. .
@@ryuwinecosplay2970 I think Divine having been friends with St. John Waters of the Slime helped him to realize he was amazing, and need not concern himself at all with polite, hypocritical Baltimore roman catlick society!
He was always a Gentleman. Every interview, even though he had the piss taken out of him, Divine always had class. Some day a movie will be made of him and what he went through and his struggles well before the net, and what the locals thought of him in the island he lived on (they loved him BTW) RIP you were so ahead of your time.
@@jibbajabba4712,Exactly! Divine loved to shock people with her personality and of course when I first saw "Pink Flamingos " I asked my friend beside me,Is that real shit? YEP! If you have a seen "Pink Flamingos " Edie the egg lady was in it sitting in a playpen, she had a store in Fells Point Maryland and was a kind and extraordinary Lady! When she passed away, they held her wake in Fells Point and I attended. One of my most prized possessions is a Autographed picture of my favorite director John Waters to me. Stay Strong and Stay Well from Philadelphia! Be Happy and Live your Life to the fullest.
Sell it girlfriend, I have lost count of the number of times I’ve danced to this. The amazing DIVINE. ICON!! You’d drink gasoline if it was in a bottle Francine! Polyester! One of the best cult movies of all time. Sending much love and hugs sweetheart. ❤❤❤I can’t imagine you resting in peace. Wonder who remembers Jet boy Jet girl? Not sung be DIVINE.
I can’t believe I forgot this existed!!! Thank GOD I’m back this song is amazing and divines eye roll is what I’ve been trying to unsuccessfully perfect for years
80s had the best music for clubbing and getting pissed ..great memories and I remember this song very well ..only here coz I've just started watching 1999 series QUEER AS FOLK. which has a brilliant cast
I was a teen during the 80s. When I look back at that period I am always amazed on what freedom there was back then. Although I was 13 when Divine became famous I loved her songs. Me being a kid I really hadn’t got a clue the she in reality was a man in drag. I also liked Boy George, he was not really dressed in drag but his ensemble was quite remarkable. Glenn Milstead was one of those talented people that had to leave us much to soon.
@@martingries1150 ,DIVINE is a Legend in my Hometown Baltimore Maryland, saw her live in Denver Colorado, I attended Edie the Egg Lady's wake in Fells Point Maryland ( Pink Flamingos)
Today, october 19th, Harris Glenn Milstead, a.k.a. Divine, who would have turned 70 years old today. She was a muse to John Waters movies and in her final years she was a disco singer.
Thank You so much for your message ! DIVINE was a fabulous singer, and a great actor too ! The way he sings "You Think You're A Man" is pure genius. We all think about John Waters movies, but please have a look at his wonderful performance (as a man !) in the 1985 Alan Rudolph movie "Trouble In Mind" !
So. I’m 11 and my dad used to play this and walk like a man all the time, and I loved it. Just shows that no matter what age you are, it can’t stop you from loving anything and that divine was truly an icon RIP
Turn around Stand up like a man and look me in the eye. Turn around Take one final look at what you've left behind. Then walk away From the greatest lover you have ever known. Yes walk away You're telling me that you can make it on your own By yourself all alone without my help Mister you just made a big mistake. You think you're a man But you're only a boy You think you're a man You are only a toy. You think you're a man But you just couldn't see You were not man enough to satisfy me. Boy boy Boy boy Toy Shut the door Take a look around and tell me what you find. Shut the door Take a giant step for you and all mankind. Then don't come back I always gave you so much more than you deserve No don't come back 'Cause no one makes a fool of me You've got a nerve to walk away Mark the words I'm gonna say Mister you just made a big mistake:
40 years ago she came to Australia, I loved her show in Melbourne, that was ground breaking at he time , I love you Divine , you left us too early xoxo 👍👋🙏
Is it wrong that I'm a Straight Male and I love this song? It's catchy as hell and the chorus is so powerful!. The rhythm is what 80's were all about and Divine's voice sounds so angry and also so strong.
I would ask why you think it's wrong to like this song, but considering some recent events in the past few years, I can see someone being goofy enough to call you homophobic for appreciating LGBTQ art.
Como no adorarte Divine. Dios te guarde donde quiera q estés. Belleza d travesti. Gracias x las rolas q nos dan mucha energía y bienestar para nuestra alma.
yoroshiku As brilliant as Pat Carroll was as Ursula, Divine performing Poor Unfortunate Souls sounds like a heavenly concept. Too bad it never happened.
I was working as an intern in a large fashion store in 1984. This song used to play over and over again. "Shut the door" it haunted me ever since. Yes, it was Divine. I finally found him
Female Trouble and Pink Flamingos brought me here (Trasharama every Saturday night on Kast for the best grindhouse experience). Divine was ahead of her time so has to be considered a trailblazer. Wasn't sure if I'd like these movies and still not sure if 'enjoy' is the right way to describe it but I definitely feel the experience was culturally significant. RIP Divine, many have tried to emulate but few succeed.
Maybe I'm showing my age, but pop music isn't this fabulous these days Divine lives! (sadly only on TH-cam and in cult films), and remember we're all beautiful
I used to play this song twice in an evening at the club where I was DJ - that closing the door sound - used a bright strobe light - people loved it. Good old days.
Very true. Divine's singing is rough around the edges but at least it's really HER! Even the ones that put out albums usually use autotune, which is why I admire queens like Jinkx who actually sing live.
It's a very common thing these days Rupaul, Detox, Willam Belli, Courtney Act, Jan, Alaska pretty much any major Drag performer does their own vocals, lyrics and songs
A new remix package of Dead or Alive tracks which have been lovingly remixed by Pete Hammond of PWL fame are coming soon on Demon Music! Thank you for inspiring Pete Burns. You were one of a kind Divine. God bless you! X
It was my privilege to record his vocal on this track. I was 16 years of age, the last apprentice at Marquee Studios. I was wearing 26" waist white Levie's and this shy gentelman sang this song to me, in one take! Bless him, We had been working for 5 days, production crew, Phil Harding, Mike Stock, Matt Aitken and Pete Waterman and me Rob Waldron (grandson of Jack Simpson). It still stands as an art piece
Amazing comment! Where did you end up? Did you carry on in that field?
I salute you
how lucky/blessed you are!
It's "Levis" not "Levies". Your story is now discredited.
@@mojadisco1812 he's lying
For me, Divine embodies the 80s like no other. What a great time.
Uno de los mejores de los 80. Era un niño pequeño pero tengo muchos recuerdos d esa música con mi hermano mayor qepd
Listening from sweden I am 65 years old now and i remember this song very much from the 1980 have so fun
60 here in Scotland and same as you
53 in gozo and he still hasn't grown up ..actually its sad coz he will not leave and I accept that
If time travel actually becomes a thing I would go back to see Divine live.
acuriosoddity, I was Blessed to see her live in Denver Colorado, she/ he is a Legend in my Hometown Baltimore Maryland!
Saw divine live twice and met him for about 10 seconds.
@@michaelgaynor6866
Hello Thank you also today.
He she is one of d most respected drag queen in dhow business music label perf n city n places hid songs are unlike m only not only that how she dressed n also things she's done she's d best drsgsdd
Go divine go with those heels dance go divine
I remember seeing Divine in concert in 1984. I was 16. Met him backstage after. He was amazing. Great actor and performer. Died too soon. They don't make drag Queens like Divine anymore. When he was on Top of the Pops on BBC TV there were thousands of complaints so he was banned. Its a different world today. .
Divine has done more good to the broken-hearted than any other psychologist. Kudos.
What a load of shit
Same!
Still hit up mental health but also yup
Jyiygfrtfehxmm3w@@lesfleursdumal666
I had the pleasure of meeting Divine. She played a club and stuck around to meet and greet. What a hoot.
HE
@@kitwalker2968 He was a drag queen so "she" is also permissible. RuPaul goes by both.
The 80's were truly a special time. RIP Divine.
The best oneEVER!!!!!!!
Amen! #80sForever!
@@jerrygil1965👍🇦🇺
I'm 52, and im still listening. Love this ❤
i adored both divine and john waters , lucky enough to meet divine in uk , probably one of the nicest guys i ever met
Wish everyone had Divine's confidence to show the world who they really are. ❤️
Definitely 😘
Wish the world had enough compassion to receive them ❤
@@ryuwinecosplay2970 I think Divine having been friends with St. John Waters of the Slime helped him to realize he was amazing, and need not concern himself at all with polite, hypocritical Baltimore roman catlick society!
58 straight and still myfavorite piece of music -----
Still straight at 58?
@@blehblah9309 Watch out he is 69 now !!
Yeah
@@neil5752 😂😂
Straight also 60 now remember buying his LP with my 21st record tokens
Ohhhh, the Genius of Stock, Aitken and Waterman conquering the Dance floors.......I miss those days.........Love U Divine.......
He was always a Gentleman. Every interview, even though he had the piss taken out of him, Divine always had class. Some day a movie will be made of him and what he went through and his struggles well before the net, and what the locals thought of him in the island he lived on (they loved him BTW) RIP you were so ahead of your time.
@@jibbajabba4712,that's why she/ he is a Legend in my Hometown Baltimore Maryland!
@@jibbajabba4712,Exactly! Divine loved to shock people with her personality and of course when I first saw "Pink Flamingos " I asked my friend beside me,Is that real shit? YEP! If you have a seen "Pink Flamingos " Edie the egg lady was in it sitting in a playpen, she had a store in Fells Point Maryland and was a kind and extraordinary Lady! When she passed away, they held her wake in Fells Point and I attended. One of my most prized possessions is a Autographed picture of my favorite director John Waters to me. Stay Strong and Stay Well from Philadelphia! Be Happy and Live your Life to the fullest.
@@michaelgaynor6866 However, Divine hated when people called him a she. Yes, he was a drag queen but identified as male.
@@Cloudburst2000 then he would be a transvestite not a drag queen
I Love his smile😍
There will never be another Divine. The world was lucky to have her.
Miss Divine always had a great following in the gothic scene! We adored her!!!
gyqz. I WILL BE ADORING DIVINE TIL THE DAY I DIE AND IF IM LUCKY ENUFF I WILL BE HANGING OUT WITH DIVINE AND MISS EDIE IN THE AFTERLIFE.😇😇😇
Her presence is so strong in my life.
Divine was the greatest queen of all time
Think pink flamingos
She was Gothic I thought she was a drag queen
@@johnhartwell7875 Divine is the absolute Goddess creator of drag...
Divine is most amazing ❤ , amazing voice 💕 and very interesting lyrics ❤️🎉
When I first moved into Manhattan , the John Waters movies opened my eyes to Divine. I watched every movie he did. I loved Divine!!
Ex DJ here, His songs use to pack the dance foor every time.
Native Love was also a big hit!
ディヴァイン最高!! ｢アイムソービューティフル｣も素晴らしい!!
Divine is awesome!! Her another track "I'm so beautiful" is also excellent!!
from Japan 🇯🇵🤗
I cried....I screamed. I love this song.
Sell it girlfriend, I have lost count of the number of times I’ve danced to this. The amazing DIVINE. ICON!! You’d drink gasoline if it was in a bottle Francine! Polyester! One of the best cult movies of all time. Sending much love and hugs sweetheart. ❤❤❤I can’t imagine you resting in peace. Wonder who remembers Jet boy Jet girl? Not sung be DIVINE.
Just watching a programme on Channel 5 UK about SAW. I still know all the words to this. Loads of songs from my teenage years.
I was 18 in 1984.
One of the best songs to dance to ever. Miss Divine you were both more man and more woman than any of us deserved. Icon!
Agreed 100% and still attractive either way
Had more testicular fortitude than many a man alive today.
I can’t believe I forgot this existed!!! Thank GOD I’m back this song is amazing and divines eye roll is what I’ve been trying to unsuccessfully perfect for years
80s had the best music for clubbing and getting pissed ..great memories and I remember this song very well ..only here coz I've just started watching 1999 series QUEER AS FOLK. which has a brilliant cast
Sylvester, Divine, Patrick Cowley, Bobby Orlando are THE BEST.
exactly guy
Dont forget Stock Aitken and Waterman, they produced this!
Absolutely!
Yesss!!!
Love how the synths are on the intro of this version and love the intro.
Fun times the 80s. 👌🎉🧡🎶🎵😉 Rest in Paradise Divine.
I was a teen during the 80s. When I look back at that period I am always amazed on what freedom there was back then. Although I was 13 when Divine became famous I loved her songs. Me being a kid I really hadn’t got a clue the she in reality was a man in drag. I also liked Boy George, he was not really dressed in drag but his ensemble was quite remarkable. Glenn Milstead was one of those talented people that had to leave us much to soon.
Divine was not a she. He was a he. Drag queens knew that they were still men in the 80s.
@@YingjunRuan-hd6em Yeah, but the character is a she. If a man played Juliet, the character Juliet is still a she.
DRAG QUEEN NUMBER ONE
the literal blueprint!
She is so DIVINE 👙 💅 👠💄
@@martingries1150 ,DIVINE is a Legend in my Hometown Baltimore Maryland, saw her live in Denver Colorado, I attended Edie the Egg Lady's wake in Fells Point Maryland ( Pink Flamingos)
@@michaelgaynor6866 and John Waters
Drag queen ! Actor , singer and finally drag artiste ! Little more than a drag queen , carlos .
Today, october 19th, Harris Glenn Milstead, a.k.a. Divine, who would have turned 70 years old today. She was a muse to John Waters movies and in her final years she was a disco singer.
+Julián Andrés Marín Silva Amazing to think what might have been.
Julián Andrés Marín Silva Полностью с тобой согласен！
typical Greek music
And would have been on Married with Children
The one and only Divine.
I miss the 80s that is when music was much better then.💗❤🔥💫💪🌀📻🎶🎵🎼♎
i miss 80s music
Awesome! I *love* the thing he does with his tongue!
Thank You so much for your message ! DIVINE was a fabulous singer, and a great actor too ! The way he sings "You Think You're A Man" is pure genius. We all think about John Waters movies, but please have a look at his wonderful performance (as a man !) in the 1985 Alan Rudolph movie "Trouble In Mind" !
The best song ever released.
Огонь!!! Нестареющая классика диско-музыки!
It's been 25 years today that we lost a wonderful entertainer. Thanks for the memories. Loved your show in Sacramento,Calif.
great song brings back memores of heaven in London in the 80
Super cantante, crecí con tu musica.
Un honor ser tu fan.
the first time i saw Divine, i was 12 years old, and i thought :that man looks like my nanna"! been a mega fan ever since :P
So. I’m 11 and my dad used to play this and walk like a man all the time, and I loved it. Just shows that no matter what age you are, it can’t stop you from loving anything and that divine was truly an icon
RIP
Sorry but your dad was gay or bi
@@davidthomson80 And...does it matter in any way?!? Narrow-minded philistine....!
Un gran exponente con 24 años me declaro fan del High Energy ☺️☺️☺️
2020 alguien?
Yo
2021 😎
Yo en el 2021 con 35 años me pongo electrica con esta cancion jajajajaja mi mama me enseñó sobre divine y aqui me tiene fans de esta divaaaaa
@@maryalifranco2492 a mi igual mi mamá me lo enseñó! Y si esta chida su música
Dice que el palacio de los deportes lo abarroto cuando vino a la cdmx
Divine: la gran exponente del Hi NRG. Y, sí, cuando vino a CDMX lo abarrotó. Si mal no recuerdo la trajo Polymarchs. Saludos!
Супер талантливый мужик!! А музыка!!! Боже мой, 8 класс, кассета с диван переписывалась сотни раз..
This song is amazing a luv it nd am a man but great song Divine I play it everyday cheers me up 😎🏴
Großartiger Künstler ❤❤❤ Ich habe seine Musik geliebt. Und er hat alles nur mit Make Up gemacht,nicht wie heute mit Botox..
1984 I was 16 years old. Never forget these times. 💖🎶
R.I.P DIVINE 1945-1988 :'C
what happened to her 1988 ? first time i see this women she actually have very catchy songs.
@@Blueniter woman?
DIVINE LIVES !!! (in her music and movies) ❤️
@@Blueniter a heart attack, he was overweight and had heart problems
So sad to hear that. Didn’t know it. I’ll always love Divine
One of the best classic dance songs there has ever been 🎹🎹🎹👁👁😊
Divino, un adelantado a su época, esto luce bien justo aquí en 2024
Od niedawna stał się ten hit moim jednym z najlepszych
Turn around
Stand up like a man and look me in the eye.
Turn around
Take one final look at what you've left behind.
Then walk away
From the greatest lover you have ever known.
Yes walk away
You're telling me that you can make it on your own
By yourself all alone without my help
Mister you just made a big mistake.
You think you're a man
But you're only a boy
You think you're a man
You are only a toy.
You think you're a man
But you just couldn't see
You were not man enough to satisfy me.
Boy boy
Boy boy
Toy
Shut the door
Take a look around and tell me what you find.
Shut the door
Take a giant step for you and all mankind.
Then don't come back
I always gave you so much more than you deserve
No don't come back
'Cause no one makes a fool of me
You've got a nerve to walk away
Mark the words I'm gonna say
Mister you just made a big mistake:
Yez i do....
👍👍
No one pulls the female impersonator as well as divine...Must be the confidence xxx ADDICTED TO THIS TUNE X
I wish Divine had lived to see how universally adored and revered she is today
A great entertainer and was very intelligent. Loved the music. Great teenager memories. Thank you Divine
40 years ago she came to Australia, I loved her show in Melbourne, that was ground breaking at he time , I love you Divine , you left us too early xoxo 👍👋🙏
I love this. Was watching hairspray today. I just love Divine and all the roles she has played.
They*
Ray Lehto them*
Ray Lehto Same Here Ray.
Ray Lehto Hairspray ? .. . what a ninny!! You gott'a see Female Trouble and Polyester to TRULY experience Divine at his most superb!!
Always reminds me of Justin and Brian 😍
So true!
Me too! I love them!
kip murray
Everybody has watched queer as folk
It's true!!
Is it wrong that I'm a Straight Male and I love this song? It's catchy as hell and the chorus is so powerful!. The rhythm is what 80's were all about and Divine's voice sounds so angry and also so strong.
Nothing wrong, this music is incredible (Me, a straight and heavy metal lover man) lol
I would ask why you think it's wrong to like this song, but considering some recent events in the past few years, I can see someone being goofy enough to call you homophobic for appreciating LGBTQ art.
Yes, inside you are a frustrated homosexual.
(stupid question)
Como no adorarte Divine. Dios te guarde donde quiera q estés. Belleza d travesti. Gracias x las rolas q nos dan mucha energía y bienestar para nuestra alma.
this music was better then any of the 80's metal which now reeks of pop metal to me
Great lyrics! It's like Divine is singing my love life!
Yup. I definitely see the inspiration of Ursula here.
yoroshiku but friend it means ursula please answer me
daniel thanks saludes
Daniel Rodriguez and there is not a friend greet responded daniel
yoroshiku As brilliant as Pat Carroll was as Ursula, Divine performing Poor Unfortunate Souls sounds like a heavenly concept. Too bad it never happened.
But Ursula was made after Divine
+ToonReel001 I see what you did there.
Iconica!
Love from Italy ♥️🇮🇹
That should've entered Billboard Hot 100 for this! It was amazing tune and that should've been in US chart!
Ich finde den Song und den Sound einfach mal nur richtig cool. Einen netten Gruß von Jörg Lehmkuhl aus Berlin Pankow in Germany wa 👍🙋♂️
Great Music Thanks ...
DIVINE FOREVER!!!
nice ty
Великолепно. Даёт ощущение восхищения!
❗️ привет из России!
❗️ Макрон - ест фекалии. 👍
I LOVE this song. It's one of those that vanishes for ages then pops back up right when I need it.
Зная, кто это... в 80х очень не знали! А диско, любой позавидует!!!
Это уже не диско,это хай Энерджи)
Some of the only 80's music that I still listen to. What a beautiful person she was inside. So talented! I love you divine, rip.
Our very own Liz Taylor. This takes me right back to carefree times when i was 17
The absolute best song to come out of the 80s!
❤🎉 Memories now 2024. Rest in Paradise.
The ever so FABULOUSSSS Divine💃💃💃💃💃👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Por favor que vuelvan los 80!!😵😍
Siiiiiiiiiiii
espera 59 años ajajajj veamos como nos va..
Divine reminds me of those strong independent experienced woman who always giving advices for a much younger and beautiful girls
he was a bloke
I believe in Divine timing 🎉
Rest in Peace Divine always. Gone but never forgotten, your energy will live forever. ✌️ 💖 🙏 😊 👑
Superstitious graffiti ? totally unnecessary purple
Don't forget: Nice girls don't wear cha cha heels!
ディバインさんの
名曲です。僕がまだ18歳のときの
最高の思い出の曲です
涙が溢れます
I love this song... been looking for it for long time... glad I found it. 👬👭
Divine - we never forget
Divine es atemporal.Hay muy pocas cosas que solo escucharlas me ponen inmediatamente de buen humor.Divine es una de ellas
Queen Michi(All or Nothing)?😊
Such a talented singer and actor.
I was working as an intern in a large fashion store in 1984. This song used to play over and over again. "Shut the door" it haunted me ever since. Yes, it was Divine. I finally found him
Female Trouble and Pink Flamingos brought me here (Trasharama every Saturday night on Kast for the best grindhouse experience). Divine was ahead of her time so has to be considered a trailblazer. Wasn't sure if I'd like these movies and still not sure if 'enjoy' is the right way to describe it but I definitely feel the experience was culturally significant. RIP Divine, many have tried to emulate but few succeed.
She's so amazing and that makes sense the lyrics! 💖👍🏻
Maybe I'm showing my age, but pop music isn't this fabulous these days
Divine lives! (sadly only on TH-cam and in cult films), and remember we're all beautiful
Simply Devine it was... Great days and times... God bless All...😎😁
❤ loved this
I used to play this song twice in an evening at the club where I was DJ - that closing the door sound - used a bright strobe light - people loved it. Good old days.
J'adore
I wish more Drag Queens sang their own stuff instead of lip syncing. Ms. Divine is just that .. DIVINE!
Hat about rupaul
Very true. Divine's singing is rough around the edges but at least it's really HER! Even the ones that put out albums usually use autotune, which is why I admire queens like Jinkx who actually sing live.
It's a very common thing these days Rupaul, Detox, Willam Belli, Courtney Act, Jan, Alaska pretty much any major Drag performer does their own vocals, lyrics and songs
The best to do it
Divine lip synced most performances but to the original record which was Divines vocals. There was the odd live one though
Muy buena Música que nos dejaste para seguirte recordando .....Eres Grande Mr. Harris👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🇺🇸🇲🇽
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A new remix package of Dead or Alive tracks which have been lovingly remixed by Pete Hammond of PWL fame are coming soon on Demon Music! Thank you for inspiring Pete Burns. You were one of a kind Divine. God bless you! X
Straight and love it...
I feel her in this song. It is an emotional song for me. It is so bad ass and sad at the same time. Love you divine ♥️. You were so damn cool.