What a special rendition of this classic. Just wow. Jimmy's voice is remarkable today as back then. That is rare for the best of musicians. I hope the new generation is as touched to hear it.
I loved this song when it came out. I sat at home and cried my eyes out - I was glad there was no-one else there to ask "Why" (another poignant Bronski Beat question...). I heard it on the radio in the car on the way home from work the other day...and it happened again, uncontrollable tears. I guess that proves the emotional power of this fabulous song. Cry, boy cry...
Thanks for posting this. What an amazing performance. The voice has aged perfectly - a gravelly undertone to the instantly recognisable countertenor/falsetto.
What a heavenly voice he still has! He still sounds like in the 80s 👍👍👍 My teenage years and this song is a one of my favorites of that awesome decade! An anthem! All the Best , Jimmy
This song was the deciding factor for me leaving home in the early 80s. I had enough and was struggling. Thanks bronski beat and Jimmy and co. For the memories. And thanks mandate in st kilda.😚😚😚😚
Absolutely amazing ! Absolutely fantastic! Jimmy Sommerville has been the idol of my youth, his voice is ageless... his physical shape is still that of a young god ! The well-played Zither sounds great ... can‘t get enough from this incredible, outstanding, heavenly voice !
Good to see Jimmy. It's been decades and decades since you made famously this hit! We're just one part of the whole wide world fans of the British band, Bronski Beat. Smalltown Boy is classic iconic hits of the 80s..
Absolute legend of a man one of my favourite 80’s artists and sounds just as good today as he always has infact this guy has stood the test of time along with his music....
To your soul To your soul Cry Cry Cry You leave in the morning with everything you own in a little black case Alone on a platform, the wind and the rain on a sad and lonely face Mother will never understand why you had to leave But the answers you seek will never be found at home The love that you need will never be found at home Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away Pushed around and kicked around, always a lonely boy You were the one that they'd talk about around town as they put you down And as hard as they would try they'd hurt to make you cry But you never cried to them, just to your soul No, you never cried to them, just to your soul Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away (crying to your soul) Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away (crying to your soul) Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away (crying to your soul) Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away Cry, boy, cry Cry, boy, cry Cry, boy, cry, boy, cry Cry, boy, cry, boy, cry Cry, boy, cry, boy, cry Cry, boy, cry, boy, cry Cry, boy, cry, boy, cry Cry, boy, cry, boy, cry You leave in the morning with everything you own in a little black case Alone on a platform, the wind and the rain on a sad and lonely face Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away
Jimmy's voice touches the soul. He took us out of ourselves, out of the staid conservative hypocritical world and into something deep and pure. You don't need a drug to listen to his sound, it reaches into the heart and takes us to the soul. Stay clean Jimmy you rock or rather, you pop.
what a great way to celebrate this Anthem of a big "coming out" Generation by German TV - this song means the world to so many People in their coming out.... this band and Jimmy Sommerville were far ahead of their times….. and a Guiding light....for People on their road "to come out".... thank you so much
Was für ein beeindruckender und talentierter Mann! Smalltown Boy zählt zu einem meiner absoluten Lieblingslieder. CRY TO YOUR SOUL Und das Instrument ( Zither ) sieht auch interessiert aus! Dachte erst das wäre ein Dulcimer beim ersten Anblick haha
His voice is incredible! It seems that his voice never gets old!!
Oh my God!His voice remains fantástic after all these years.Incredible!
Fantastic!
He's a counter/contra tenor
Carlos Roberto he sings like a girl
@@phil4977 You walk like a girl
Thank you Jimmy for being the voice of the voiceless for so many years... and what a voice, still! Strength to you!
The soundtrack to my youth, and coming out…. I hope Jimmy knows how much he meant to my generation…. Still a favourite after 40 years…. Yes 40!
Absolutely amazing, he's one of the few artists who can actually perform live and easily outperform the original recording.
What a special rendition of this classic. Just wow. Jimmy's voice is remarkable today as back then. That is rare for the best of musicians. I hope the new generation is as touched to hear it.
Yes isn't it great iconic gay mantra luv it😅❤❤❤
Ich liebe dieses Lied.
Seine Stimme ist so beeindruckend.
Einfach toll
I loved this song when it came out. I sat at home and cried my eyes out - I was glad there was no-one else there to ask "Why" (another poignant Bronski Beat question...). I heard it on the radio in the car on the way home from work the other day...and it happened again, uncontrollable tears. I guess that proves the emotional power of this fabulous song. Cry, boy cry...
Thanks for posting this. What an amazing performance. The voice has aged perfectly - a gravelly undertone to the instantly recognisable countertenor/falsetto.
And no 'Autotune' needed....RESPECT!!!!!!!!!!!
What a heavenly voice he still has! He still sounds like in the 80s 👍👍👍 My teenage years and this song is a one of my favorites of that awesome decade! An anthem!
All the Best , Jimmy
He sounds great and has aged very well. The song is as impactful as when it was first released. Well done Jimmy! Well done Florian!
That's how you treat greatness ... Thank you from the UK 🇬🇧 👍
Mein 80er Jahre Idol.....diese Stimme auch heute noch ....mega
Mal ehrlich .....den stellst du ohne was auf die Bühne.....was passiert ?acapella......Gänsehaut pur ...
This song was the deciding factor for me leaving home in the early 80s.
I had enough and was struggling.
Thanks bronski beat and Jimmy and co. For the memories.
And thanks mandate in st kilda.😚😚😚😚
There is something with Jimmy i cant explain. He's like an old friend passing years :)
Absolutely amazing ! Absolutely fantastic! Jimmy Sommerville has been the idol of my youth, his voice is ageless... his physical shape is still that of a young god ! The well-played Zither sounds great ... can‘t get enough from this incredible, outstanding, heavenly voice !
Bang on.... I'm going to see him In Leeds on 26/7/2019 can't wait !!!
Amazing
dear god I'm listening to small town boy straight for all week. This song is so emotional, love it
Never get tired of hearing this, absolutely timeless.
God, I love Jimmy Somerville! His falsetto is pure gold.
I love Jimmy "Summerwill", Bronski Beats and Communards..!
lol , me too, i love him so much and brooks beat and communards 💘
@@farmyardflavours Brooks beat 😂,,,, its bronski beat
Thought it was just me that noticed the intro! 😂
@@Jason-kr1ut 5 bloody times i think...and nobody told her.
Guess some folk don't like her.
Jimmy is a true legend. Great voice. The boys lost none of it.
Jimmy Sommerville is amazing - he exudes confidence - his real self and ideal self are one-and-the-same.
Good to see Jimmy. It's been decades and decades since you made famously this hit! We're just one part of the whole wide world fans of the British band, Bronski Beat. Smalltown Boy is classic iconic hits of the 80s..
How to be forever young by Jimmy Somerville!!! Greetings from Buenos Aires!!!
Absolute legend of a man one of my favourite 80’s artists and sounds just as good today as he always has infact this guy has stood the test of time along with his music....
Boy do I miss him on the charts. Such a wonderful period in music.
How COOOOL is that !!! Love it !!! My childhood memories in full !!!... Grande Jimmy eres un GRANDE !!!! Salute !!!
I am a big fan of him, love 80s and music!
Jimmy ... still one on the GREATEST!!!❤
So ein süßer liebenswerter Mensch
To your soul
To your soul
Cry
Cry
Cry
You leave in the morning with everything you own in a little black case
Alone on a platform, the wind and the rain on a sad and lonely face
Mother will never understand why you had to leave
But the answers you seek will never be found at home
The love that you need will never be found at home
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away
Pushed around and kicked around, always a lonely boy
You were the one that they'd talk about around town as they put you down
And as hard as they would try they'd hurt to make you cry
But you never cried to them, just to your soul
No, you never cried to them, just to your soul
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away (crying to your soul)
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away (crying to your soul)
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away (crying to your soul)
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away
Cry, boy, cry
Cry, boy, cry
Cry, boy, cry, boy, cry
Cry, boy, cry, boy, cry
Cry, boy, cry, boy, cry
Cry, boy, cry, boy, cry
Cry, boy, cry, boy, cry
Cry, boy, cry, boy, cry
You leave in the morning with everything you own in a little black case
Alone on a platform, the wind and the rain on a sad and lonely face
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away
❤
Love this song, so much so I sing it on the karaoke. People still love it! Well done Jimmy 😉
Jimmy's an absolute LEGEND!
Amazing Song..love.it..Was never gay ..but Song has sooo much meaning to me .a fan since the 80s..so poignant..BRONSKI BEAT ..ONE OF BEST.👍👍👍👍👍👍
Absolute outstanding performance 👍👍👍👍
Jimmy's voice touches the soul. He took us out of ourselves, out of the staid conservative hypocritical world and into something deep and pure. You don't need a drug to listen to his sound, it reaches into the heart and takes us to the soul. Stay clean Jimmy you rock or rather, you pop.
what a great way to celebrate this Anthem of a big "coming out" Generation by German TV - this song means the world to so many People in their coming out.... this band and Jimmy Sommerville were far ahead of their times….. and a Guiding light....for People on their road "to come out".... thank you so much
Amazing voice ! Great Music ! 80´s the best season of music !
Most talented and humble people in music industry. All by the gift of God.
Just goosebumps!! So amazing! Thank you for posting! I can't tell you how many times I've danced to this song!
Einfach goil❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤der Mann haut immer noch raus Wahnsinn Megaaaaaaa!!!
Jimmy seems very nice guy.
2 min 14 secs is EVERYTHING - Jimmy's stunning voice and the perfect accompaniment ❤
Sacré petit bonhomme, avec un très grand talent 💗💗💗❤❤💞💞💓💓
His Voice sounds almost better if possible .
Great life song . Creative regards B20
An outstanding musician of his generation...
My two dads are fans !!!!! and me too !!!............ veldig snart håper jeg............ Long live Norway :) and France and England
Vibeke-Ingebjørg Øverland please REMBER jimmy is a Scottish man from Glasgow Scotland
Vibeke-Ingebjørg Øverland Erm what about Scotland he's Scottish not English 😡
Vibeke-Ingebjørg Øverland whatabout Glasgow Scotland 🏴
Vibeke-Ingebjørg Øverland awwwh! that’s incredible!! ❤️🏳️🌈
now that's a voice, timeless
Desde España.Es increible la voz que tiene.Una de las mejores voces de la historia.Eterno comunnards...
I'm thankful for how Somerville has helped closeted gays, come out.
Lovely man,no miming here
Absolutely awesome..thank for the video
Luv this especially his voice luv this performance 😅❤❤
Another outstanding voice from Glasgow xx
Nice guy, I often saw him during my nocturnal perambulations in the crazy London nightlife 😎
what does "perambulations" mean Alan I'm nowt but a humble northerner??
@@roblaa3198 you can translate by walk.😎
perambulations foi foda
@ alan wisdom - Did you ever frequent Blitz...? My elder brother was a bar manager there at one point before moving on to Zap in Brighton...
The Nocturnal Perambulations were a good band
This sitar (?) sounds incredibly fitting for this song
Zither
Il a vraiment une magnifique voix! Il a l'air super sympathique en plus :) ♥
Oh my God, I got goose bumps. It's nice to hear his beautiful voice again. Winter 84 Freshman HS. He looks amazing!
Woow Great performed similar to the harp and with That Tremendous Voice it is from another World Congratulations Master🎉👏
This music never get olds.
ParallaX I never get tired of this song. Unique and original
Dayam...no age on that angelic voice.....and Florian is a living doll...
Tolle Idee! Und oh Gott! Der Mann kann singen... ❤
unfassbare, immer noch eine geile, unverwechselbare Stimme👍👍👍👍👍
On ne peut ne pas aimer Jimmy Somerville. 👍
i have been a fan of Jimmy since the early 80s. i have always loved hin.
Jimmy your the best ✌🏻✌🏻🎶🎵🌟🌟🌟🎷🎷🌟🎶🎵amazing voice
holy man! incredible! regards from Argenitna, *Jimmy!
Jimmy is a legend and still sounds amazing 😁🥰
Jimmy you're a bloody legend.
That's amazing wee man.
Small town boy never gets old bronski beat awesome
So beautiful. A Music touch in my heart. Thanks... Obrigado
Absolutley Brilliant!!!! His Voice is like in the Early 80´s...Thank you ;-)
Браво!Здорово!🌹
Luv his pitch his voice gay mantra they know how to dress dance party too much fun loved it😂❤❤❤
Du lourd très lourd puissant chefs d'œuvre absolu immense du génie C'est pas la nullité d'aujourd'hui qui pue grave à vomir 👎👎👎. Dany 53 ans
wow..really a good mate.. would love to hug him.. nice vocal singer always loved his song
BRAVO for the zither player, Florain... cool guy and playing
I love his brilliant career since the 80's
Must be the best song of all time
Ahoj všem nato že poněkud staršího věku tak si myslím že jeto pan spje vak krásná muzika jinak můj stil
Eines meiner absoluten Lieblings-Songs ♥
A great definitive song of the 80s.
Shit..man he's still got it..cracking
Superb!! Always wanted to meet him! Big part of my teenage years were Bronski Beat
Perfect antidote to viral madness
My favourite Jimmy
🙏😘🙏
classic 80s tunage love it
QUE VOZ MAS MARAVILLOSA.
Gran Jimmy, desde Chile un caluroso abrazo... espero con ancias pudieras visitar nuestro país
Jimmy is the greatest Singer , i Love him
Absolutely amazing what a voice
Great singer,good music
Brings back such sad memories ; (
Was für ein beeindruckender und talentierter Mann! Smalltown Boy zählt zu einem meiner absoluten Lieblingslieder. CRY TO YOUR SOUL
Und das Instrument ( Zither ) sieht auch interessiert aus! Dachte erst das wäre ein Dulcimer beim ersten Anblick haha
Absolutely lovely voice 😍 ❤
Gänsehaut !!!!!
He kept his cute childish face. And his beautifull voice :) ♥
What an amazing voice!!!
Old in age
Gold inside
Anyone here in 2019?
?
Me always
2020
You mean in 2020 :-)
You mean 2024
King of the pop🍾🥂👍