Like all Great Bands of this era they went ! . Todays Bands are real Rubbish . Like a past comment made "Talent came first in those days " True Statement !!
Just in reply to @djspinko - the late 70s 'Oh Boy!' ran between 1978 and 1979 to my knowledge and was presented each week by G.B.H (Gary Hartman - later Terry in 'Emmerdale'). Les Gray of Mud appeared on the show, alongside people including Lulu, Shakin' Stevens, Alvin Stardust, Freddie Fingers Lee - and many others. Excellent series that was followed up around 1980 by ATV's final rock'n'roll show of this ilk, 'Let's Rock!' I hope a DVD company like Network will eventually release these...
Classic group, sadly no number 1 for them. Also worth checking out Rock Sharpe & the Replays, Matchbox and early Shakin Stevens. Also can anyone remember when they brought back Oh Boy in the late 70's or was it just a dream. ALso great times at Yarmouth during the roadshows, didn't they also have an evening do at Tiffany's that day? ALso catch Peter Powell at end of video !! FAB
@djspinko yes-remember oh boy in late 70s-when the film grease was around. wasn't it hosted by les gray of mud? and shakin stevens was on it before he made it in the 80s..
Classic group, sadly no number 1 for them. Also worth checking out Rock Sharpe & the Replays, Matchbox and early Shakin Stevens. Also can anyone remember when they brought back Oh Boy in the late 70's or was it just a dream. ALso great times at Yarmouth during the roadshows, didn't they also have an evening do at Tiffany's that day? ALso catch Peter Powell at end of video !! FAB
Absolutely loved Darts as a teenager and still enjoy their music now. So happy that even now, vocal harmony groups are popular ( Lets hear it for The Overtones) This particular track reminds me of going along to the Radio 1 Roadshow in Great Yarmouth seafront (near the Wellington Pier) and just having a great time. 'Bits and Pieces ' anyone? Those of a certain age will know what I mean x
I have always loved Darts since the ripe old age of 10 which was in 1977 and I love these postings on youtube as it reminds me of a time which was special to me.
I remember this from the time, and always loved it! Memory plays tricks though, as I'd always thought it was Den Hegarty singing the low notes - I gather since, that he'd left by then. Still sounds so cool today - well, except TOTP host Peter Powell at the end, who to be honest, was never cool then, either!
According to wikipedia, this was their last UK Top 10 hit, their only other sizeable hit coming in 1980 with a cover of The Four Seasons "Let's Hang On!"
I was born in 1990and i will admit that music today is junk i wish i could share this song with all you older people...but its amazing and this is my fav song and a.really good.version..how can i buy this version? All i find is records not in cd
Remember this as a kid. Memories come flooding back. Not sure it's the greatest song but they were such great times. The youth of today really don't know what they have missed and will never have.
I loved darts growing up and was and still am a massive fan of doo wop bands. Have got many of the originals on my ipod but the darts are as good as owt. I
Hey chrissy1964 I went to the same gig in Guernsey. Was there on a school camp in l'ancresse bay they absolutely rocked.Saw them again shortly after at the Odeon in Birmingham. Still a great band live and as good as I remember them to have been.
...They always looked like they were having a great time...some of my School mates took the Mickey because i liked this Band instead of the Sex Pistols..I think both Bands were Great...
the frontman here gets the job done ,but just dosen't rate with me.the group as a whole is to be commended for their effort,however, they miss the mark for this listener.thank you sooooooooo very much for the treat. tom d brick,nj
went to see Darts when they came to Guernsey when I was about 14/15 - was jumping and dancing around sooo much I ended up with blue dye all over my legs from my new jeans!!
Rita is back with the band now - Bob isnt with them but the three original singers Griff, Rita and Den Hegarty are DARTS singers - full time!!! See them at 100 club 10th July 2010 at 100 club London and 11 th July 2010 Americana Festival in Newark!!!!!
So sad to hear of the passing of Hammy,although we only met briefly a couple of times we had a common denominator in Johnny Marrs.Whenever I complained about the ridiculous keys he played in,Johnny would say "Well Hammy never complained"But that's how good he was.I wish I could have got to know him better,Strange that we were both born the same year & in the same town.Keep on rockin Hammy & regards to one of the finest rock n roll bands of its time.Rusty Lupton ex Matchbox & currently Kingcats.
@commanderrusty I didn't know that Hammy Howell had passed away. When was this? I was always a big fan of Darts, and thought his piano playing was top rate. That is truly bad news. :(
Den is back with DARTS. Has been for last few years - they gig together whenever they can. They're at The Americana Festival in Newark in July (Sunday) and the Saturday before that I believe they are at The Event in Southwark. We are all pleading with Darts to give a gig soon... hopefully at The 100 Club. Last Darts gig was posponed as Den damaged his leg...
Duke Of Earl is amazing live - a real crown pleeeezer!!!
nice one triumph9909 just thinking the same thing then i read youre comment. guess youre about my age 47. them school discos were something else werent they
Wots a Persons Sexuality got to do with Great Music that has lived forever. This is from a era when Teddy Boys ruled once more.With this you have melody. Its a great tune. So Gay or not Gay whats does it matter although Gay Icons like Elton John have been going for decades,all the recent music lasts 4 what seems like minutes. Sexuality has nothing to do with Music but everyone is entitled to opinions of course. Imagine if you died within the next 24hrs would it really matter who is Gay or Not !!
It's Duke Of Earls 30th birthday - well done to DARTS. We love you guys so much - when's your next gig - getting withdrawl symptons here! Griff - one of your best live performances - crowd goes bonkers for it!!!
We want DARTS... we want DARTS... we want DARTS...!!!
love this band, so reminds me of being a teenager, whats the band doing now there always seemed lots of them, how ignorant am i as i dont know the lead singers name, fab anyway. bex
I'm American, but a big doo-wop/oldies fan, and somewhere along the line back in the day I heard some of Darts and immediately scored the first American LP...sadly had to lose my vinyl a few years ago, but this and other posts bring me back and remind me just how great they were, and apparently still are...thanks for all this great music and memories
Have to say 2nd best...IMO the original still tops it, but this is a very close second, and no other version I've ever heard comes remotely close to Darts...this might have been the side that sold me on them to begin with, actually
I went to see them at Hammersmith 30 odd years ago, terrific entertainment , By the way has the WR on the end of Brenden got 4 letters missing in the middle ? no such thing as ugly unless your soul is dead !!
You maybe 15 but you have a mental age of 3! BTW Brenden - in case you couldn't work out the previous message your missing letters are: 'a n k e' from between your WR! How sad life must be - being you!
god i can't agree more life was so stress free and less responsible i wish i was back there, in them long hot summers as for darts (before i depress myself ha ha ) absolutely cracking band, totaly takes me back todays bands couldn't live with them they were raw tallent, could have been one of the all time great's (they are to me)
i can remember when rocky sharpe and the replays and darts used to be 1 group until they split..but both groups went on to make hits and both are great
Bwah ha! Don't mind poking a bit of fun at one of the greatest songs of all time! Very cute! Call John Waters! These folks have kitch down to a science. Thanks for posting!
The dream sequences in the video remind me of the royal wedding of 1981 -except the bride & groom look genuinely happy to be there in the Darts video !!
I used to be in the WRNS and Griff is definately the best looking Naval officer I have ever seen! Wish I could be there at the 100 Club but have family commitments - maybe next time I'll see you all there?!
Got My tickets too... The 100 Club, Oxford St, London - 12 July. Rita, Griff, Pikey, Nosmo, Horatio, Jimmy, Thump, George and last but NEVER least - Den... Yes that's right, Big Bad Den!!! All shows sold out last time so hurry people!! Otherwise it's the Americana Festival, Nottingham the day after, 13th July!
Got my tickets for 12th July at 100 club. Rita and Bob aren't in the reformed band, although when I saw 'em at the Half Moon a couple of years ago, Bob turned up and sang It's Raining and Rita came and sang Boy form New York City. I was one of several grown men who cried that night. This is one of the truely great live acts to see - it is real old school genius. Roll on the 12th. BTW - the bass singer is Kenny Andrews here who replaced Den after two albums.
The orignial bass singer was Den Hegarty who can be seen on many of the videos on this site. The female vocalist is Rita Ray who was with the band from start to finish - 1976 to 1985.
Great vocals and sax, thanks for posting this-do-wap is great! Wish there was more of it about, so evocative of the best decade ever-the 50's.
Wasn't the bas singer on the original a big white guy with a mop of curly hair--looked stupid, greta bass voice? Was the black girl an original Dart, or am
amazing harmonies
Madtaff471 1 week ago
When I was a kid I thought they were a bit of a joke band but 30 years on I think they were great and they really could sing.
m1lkman17 3 weeks ago
A talented band with so many lead singers in it!
Sabatinitennis 1 month ago
Sounded superb back then and still sounds superb today.
brandyandcoke 1 month ago
Like all Great Bands of this era they went ! . Todays Bands are real Rubbish . Like a past comment made "Talent came first in those days " True Statement !!
Lancaster730 1 month ago
MY GOD...all those super groups and the DARTS still rock...AWESOMENESS...
macspank777 1 month ago
This is a time when talent mattered not looks.
LionheartNh 2 months ago
I don't know if it's my speakers, but this really doesn't do them justice. See on album, you can't sit still.
TrudiM100 2 months ago
Darts were the greatest! Sang Duke of Earl so well! Woops, posted last - no prob! Enjoy folks! Luv BB x
buntybunny 2 months ago
Great group, saw them at N.E.L.P., had them at end of term/year party. Love this vid! Luv BB x
buntybunny 2 months ago
Just in reply to @djspinko - the late 70s 'Oh Boy!' ran between 1978 and 1979 to my knowledge and was presented each week by G.B.H (Gary Hartman - later Terry in 'Emmerdale'). Les Gray of Mud appeared on the show, alongside people including Lulu, Shakin' Stevens, Alvin Stardust, Freddie Fingers Lee - and many others. Excellent series that was followed up around 1980 by ATV's final rock'n'roll show of this ilk, 'Let's Rock!' I hope a DVD company like Network will eventually release these...
TELLYBOXARCHIVES1 3 months ago
the line up changed so much back then
redsky106 4 months ago
great lead vocal from griff
lewstone1934 4 months ago
Classic group, sadly no number 1 for them. Also worth checking out Rock Sharpe & the Replays, Matchbox and early Shakin Stevens. Also can anyone remember when they brought back Oh Boy in the late 70's or was it just a dream. ALso great times at Yarmouth during the roadshows, didn't they also have an evening do at Tiffany's that day? ALso catch Peter Powell at end of video !! FAB
djspinko 5 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for The Darts
@djspinko yes-remember oh boy in late 70s-when the film grease was around. wasn't it hosted by les gray of mud? and shakin stevens was on it before he made it in the 80s..
thepinktent 3 months ago
Classic group, sadly no number 1 for them. Also worth checking out Rock Sharpe & the Replays, Matchbox and early Shakin Stevens. Also can anyone remember when they brought back Oh Boy in the late 70's or was it just a dream. ALso great times at Yarmouth during the roadshows, didn't they also have an evening do at Tiffany's that day? ALso catch Peter Powell at end of video !! FAB
djspinko 5 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for The Darts
Absolutely loved Darts as a teenager and still enjoy their music now. So happy that even now, vocal harmony groups are popular ( Lets hear it for The Overtones) This particular track reminds me of going along to the Radio 1 Roadshow in Great Yarmouth seafront (near the Wellington Pier) and just having a great time. 'Bits and Pieces ' anyone? Those of a certain age will know what I mean x
freebie62 5 months ago 3
i think that bald dude should have sung lead. he has a cool high voice.
DeepestCoconuts 5 months ago
I wish the lead singer here would do that one part.. if you've heard the gene chandler original or the alley cats cover you know what I mean.
HaloChaos 5 months ago
I have always loved Darts since the ripe old age of 10 which was in 1977 and I love these postings on youtube as it reminds me of a time which was special to me.
Bronyaur1711 5 months ago
I remember this from the time, and always loved it! Memory plays tricks though, as I'd always thought it was Den Hegarty singing the low notes - I gather since, that he'd left by then. Still sounds so cool today - well, except TOTP host Peter Powell at the end, who to be honest, was never cool then, either!
Cambridgegraham 6 months ago
the orginal one is better
tinolopez52 6 months ago
The black dude with the bass baritone voice - man he's got so,e pipes on him.
ThePanzerfist44 6 months ago
a proper belta from me youth,,,great memories of great times,,,,everyone loves darts!!!
jimtheskim 6 months ago
According to wikipedia, this was their last UK Top 10 hit, their only other sizeable hit coming in 1980 with a cover of The Four Seasons "Let's Hang On!"
sweetredredwine 7 months ago
Gene Chandler is the Duke of Earl.
Beware of cheap imitations.
foxyshabazz 7 months ago
I was born in 1990and i will admit that music today is junk i wish i could share this song with all you older people...but its amazing and this is my fav song and a.really good.version..how can i buy this version? All i find is records not in cd
elratfink 7 months ago
come back the 70"s & 80"s we miss you.........top tunes eara dont you agree ?
mrtoptenatten 7 months ago
Remember this as a kid. Memories come flooding back. Not sure it's the greatest song but they were such great times. The youth of today really don't know what they have missed and will never have.
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I loved darts growing up and was and still am a massive fan of doo wop bands. Have got many of the originals on my ipod but the darts are as good as owt. I
hdhtaz 8 months ago
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hdhtaz 8 months ago
Can the words! and I sound's the same e.g. "Duke, Duke, Duke, Duke-Nuke-em", "Boom, Boom, Boom, Boomer-Bile"
AlistairAI 8 months ago
good job!
Guitarocktab 8 months ago
classic
amber1234900 9 months ago
all the Darts albums are now available individually on CD! At Last
philreverberation 9 months ago
Griff sings teen angst really well... Despite being about 35!!!
Darts forever!
fodsaks 9 months ago
Have to say ..true singers..great stuff.
signpo890 10 months ago
mint tune i was only a young chav but i remember this
buzbybuggle1 10 months ago
i am the duke of eal
MrMadmurf 10 months ago
@MrMadmurf Not the Duke of spelling though, are ya? PMSL!
Damnblastify 10 months ago
Hey chrissy1964 I went to the same gig in Guernsey. Was there on a school camp in l'ancresse bay they absolutely rocked.Saw them again shortly after at the Odeon in Birmingham. Still a great band live and as good as I remember them to have been.
hedge1962 10 months ago
Love DARTS - they are the best!!!! wicked band live :)xxxxx
stephrattigan 11 months ago
gene chandler is better but darts are very good love daddy cool
crmaiden 1 year ago
...They always looked like they were having a great time...some of my School mates took the Mickey because i liked this Band instead of the Sex Pistols..I think both Bands were Great...
peter007taylor 1 year ago
@peter007taylor well, if u see your old mates let them know that John Lydon was a fan and was spotted at darts gigs in London
vunderground1 11 months ago
@vunderground1 ..Didn't know that..Thanks!
peter007taylor 11 months ago
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@peter007taylor if you see your old mates let them know that John Lydon was a fan and was spotted at Darts gigs in London :)
vunderground1 11 months ago
@peter007taylor me to i was and still am the biggest sex pistols fan on the planet but i love darts they are a guilty secret of mine they where ace
kenmacaulay600 11 months ago
@uncleslim64,it was feb 1999 from a heart attack I believe.So sad & what a waste of such talent.Keep on rockin on heavens door Hammy.!!
commanderrusty 1 year ago
the frontman here gets the job done ,but just dosen't rate with me.the group as a whole is to be commended for their effort,however, they miss the mark for this listener.thank you sooooooooo very much for the treat. tom d brick,nj
doowopman49 1 year ago
Griff Fender, brilliant.
godthisispainful 1 year ago 2
Absolutely fantastic ........ although the Peter Powell bit at the end is horrible.
nmlt5398 1 year ago 2
went to see Darts when they came to Guernsey when I was about 14/15 - was jumping and dancing around sooo much I ended up with blue dye all over my legs from my new jeans!!
crissy1964 1 year ago 7
ONE FOR LINDA
thepoet1964 1 year ago
DARTS YOUR STILL THE BEST I LOVE IT CLASS
cameron01ization 1 year ago 4
STUNNING GROUP!!! AND THIS WAS ONE OF MY FAVOURITE SONGS FROM THAT TIME!!! VERY MUCH UNDERATED GROUP, BUT VERY VERY TALENTED!!!
wayneleon1000 1 year ago 3
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ahhhh yes grrrrrreat tune and sound..... Darts always did put on a grrrrrrrreat show ;-) xx
heyrodders 1 year ago
ahh yes grrrrrrrreat tune and sound.... Darts always puton a grrrrrrreat show ;-) xx
heyrodders 1 year ago 2
Amazing sound
doowop76 1 year ago 12
love this. reminds me of my fella as this is what he is to me. just have to persuade him to sing it to me now haha
toxicsprout 1 year ago
wicked - GRIFF FENDER is the Duke of Earl :)
stephrattigan 1 year ago 2
darts were great but sadly gene chandler cant be beat for this
crmaiden 1 year ago
oooh no, the darts are cool but if you're going to redo this track you better get your game TIGHT and this isn't unfortunately
halwil03 1 year ago
Brilliant Darts track...love it
SHUKOKAI1967 1 year ago
Rita is back with the band now - Bob isnt with them but the three original singers Griff, Rita and Den Hegarty are DARTS singers - full time!!! See them at 100 club 10th July 2010 at 100 club London and 11 th July 2010 Americana Festival in Newark!!!!!
stephrattigan 1 year ago
Gene Chandler is THE DUKE OF EARL !
OttisIII 1 year ago
Muito bom !
TubMayc 1 year ago
Muito bom !
TubMayc 1 year ago
So sad to hear of the passing of Hammy,although we only met briefly a couple of times we had a common denominator in Johnny Marrs.Whenever I complained about the ridiculous keys he played in,Johnny would say "Well Hammy never complained"But that's how good he was.I wish I could have got to know him better,Strange that we were both born the same year & in the same town.Keep on rockin Hammy & regards to one of the finest rock n roll bands of its time.Rusty Lupton ex Matchbox & currently Kingcats.
commanderrusty 1 year ago
@commanderrusty I didn't know that Hammy Howell had passed away. When was this? I was always a big fan of Darts, and thought his piano playing was top rate. That is truly bad news. :(
UncleSlim64 1 year ago
Great Stuff !!
normhX1 1 year ago
wicked DARTS are brill!!!!x
stephrattigan 1 year ago 3
Good stuff
fruitman13 1 year ago
see darts juy 2010 at newark and london
stephrattigan 1 year ago 2
He looks more like the chookyembra, that's Glasgow parlance for Duke of Edinburgh
judgedredd123 2 years ago
The 'yeah yeah yeah yeah' bit in this can interestingly be found in Nirvana's 'All Apologies'. Was Curt Cobain a secret Darts fan?!!!
Must of heard the Gene Chandler version at least. Seriously, check it out: 'Married! Buried! yeah yeah yeah yeah'.
Er, is it just me?
themec 2 years ago 2
You guys are lucky in the South. I live in the North east and no darts (boohoo!). That lead singer is the shizzle....the rest are pretty cool too ofc
vunderground1 2 years ago 4
What a brilliant voice this man has!!!
themec 2 years ago 9
@themec Yes he has a great voice wish he did more lead vocal! BB x
buntybunny 2 months ago
sadly den left in 1979...great band though.
suttonguy 2 years ago
@suttonguy
Den is back with DARTS. Has been for last few years - they gig together whenever they can. They're at The Americana Festival in Newark in July (Sunday) and the Saturday before that I believe they are at The Event in Southwark. We are all pleading with Darts to give a gig soon... hopefully at The 100 Club. Last Darts gig was posponed as Den damaged his leg...
Duke Of Earl is amazing live - a real crown pleeeezer!!!
All together now.... "We want Darts".
donnandarts 2 years ago
forgot that kenny andrews had joined at this stage.when did den leave,i remember him being on tiswas..
miyagi7946 2 years ago
the b- side to this single "I've got to have my way' is really good and grows on you....
CornishStrayCat 2 years ago
nice one triumph9909 just thinking the same thing then i read youre comment. guess youre about my age 47. them school discos were something else werent they
forestinmalta 2 years ago 2
shame the official 'carriage video' isn't on anymore. You Tube removed it grrrr. The b side to this was good(I've got to have my way!).
MrTvfreak2008 2 years ago 5
It isn´t my favourite song of darts but is a great song. The boy from new york city is really good too.
algoquesepuedados 2 years ago 4
my favourite darts song! horatio hornblower is the best! although i am a little biased!
see you all at the next gig-rock on darts!!
billiet24 2 years ago 5
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that black bitch sucked me off in lane in cardiff once..........wicked
michaelbinladen 2 years ago
Wots a Persons Sexuality got to do with Great Music that has lived forever. This is from a era when Teddy Boys ruled once more.With this you have melody. Its a great tune. So Gay or not Gay whats does it matter although Gay Icons like Elton John have been going for decades,all the recent music lasts 4 what seems like minutes. Sexuality has nothing to do with Music but everyone is entitled to opinions of course. Imagine if you died within the next 24hrs would it really matter who is Gay or Not !!
JackieY81 2 years ago 5
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Great song! The black chick is sex+ and the male singers are all gay! - Just my opinion.
LORDGODSIRALEXFERGIE 2 years ago
Your opinion sucks.. like you probably do.. hence you think all males are gay..
plus your a MANURE fan that probably lives nowhere near manchester or even don't know where the fuck it is..
sad cunt
TaxiRED 2 years ago
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I suck Polo Mints.
I think you have a questionable sexuality! or else you would not be bothered about me mentioning the word 'gay' GLORY GLORY MAN UNITED!!
LORDGODSIRALEXFERGIE 2 years ago
It's Duke Of Earls 30th birthday - well done to DARTS. We love you guys so much - when's your next gig - getting withdrawl symptons here! Griff - one of your best live performances - crowd goes bonkers for it!!!
We want DARTS... we want DARTS... we want DARTS...!!!
donnandarts 2 years ago 3
lol pause at 1:44
tolleytastic 2 years ago
griff at his best,simple as that
aaron18467 2 years ago
The harmonies on this song are really something else. Fantastic group they were.
theglitterband 2 years ago
I Give up!
chipper30uk 2 years ago
The lead Singer Aka The ONe And ONly Griff Fender
blackmajor1 2 years ago 4
love this band, so reminds me of being a teenager, whats the band doing now there always seemed lots of them, how ignorant am i as i dont know the lead singers name, fab anyway. bex
bex01536 2 years ago
He reminds me of Rik Mayhall.
1993MURDODUNLOP 2 years ago
2:08 - 2:25 I love the dancing going on!
Nic33rd 2 years ago 3
really great voice, really frightening face.
bluehairspaz 2 years ago
Great voice!
Doderhultarn89 2 years ago 5
I may be sad but I bought all the singles and LP when I was 20. Something to do with the chick in silver.
grumpygrandad666 2 years ago 6
I'm American, but a big doo-wop/oldies fan, and somewhere along the line back in the day I heard some of Darts and immediately scored the first American LP...sadly had to lose my vinyl a few years ago, but this and other posts bring me back and remind me just how great they were, and apparently still are...thanks for all this great music and memories
thecountofbasie 2 years ago 28
very talented group
newall7 2 years ago 8
Love this song, happy days!!
ianl43 2 years ago 7
Yeah, I second that. I wish we could go back to those days.
W138277M 2 years ago 5
Brendonwr,what a nasty pathetic comment to make,you should be ashamed of yourself,get a life.
ReneaB66 2 years ago 5
best version of that song easily, greatly underated singer
housecarl6 2 years ago 8
Have to say 2nd best...IMO the original still tops it, but this is a very close second, and no other version I've ever heard comes remotely close to Darts...this might have been the side that sold me on them to begin with, actually
thecountofbasie 2 years ago
I went to see them at Hammersmith 30 odd years ago, terrific entertainment , By the way has the WR on the end of Brenden got 4 letters missing in the middle ? no such thing as ugly unless your soul is dead !!
tukoramerez 2 years ago 2
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haha the singer looks like he has down syndrome
BrendenWR 2 years ago
you nasty bastard, bet your an ugly shit yourself!
bwrs2bwrs 2 years ago 4
You maybe 15 but you have a mental age of 3! BTW Brenden - in case you couldn't work out the previous message your missing letters are: 'a n k e' from between your WR! How sad life must be - being you!
donnandarts 2 years ago 6
makes me so happy to watch bob fish perform very under rated band
gordonmac1962 3 years ago 25
omg,what can i say! i love them xx
me and my dad used 2 listen 2 them up the shed! omg i love my dad
fernleababe 3 years ago 4
fab group from the 70s , found a cd on ebay with all there songs , best £5 i ever spent !!!!
blackmajor1 3 years ago 4
love it love it..... god i wish i was a kid again life was so stress free then.. anyone agree..
craiground 3 years ago 6
Totally agree :)
123rich1234 3 years ago 4
spot on mate
gasgun3 2 years ago 7
Oh god yes, for sure!
harryzoe 2 years ago 5
god i can't agree more life was so stress free and less responsible i wish i was back there, in them long hot summers as for darts (before i depress myself ha ha ) absolutely cracking band, totaly takes me back todays bands couldn't live with them they were raw tallent, could have been one of the all time great's (they are to me)
bren4007 2 years ago 5
bren4007 - I couldnt agree more! Takes me back to school disco's, bay city rollers, slade, mud etc - if only we could turn the clock back!
Triumph9909 2 years ago 6
just discovering the darts now, my first impression / opinion is that they are/were a very underated band?
billyandgeorgie1508 3 years ago 2
Hell yes
harryzoe 2 years ago 6
Heard a rumour that they are still performing, does anyone know anything.
hatterallridge 3 years ago 2
you got good taste gordan fella so y not
wjeva 3 years ago
pissed again loved this since 1979 never tire of this song
gordonmac1962 3 years ago
classic my five year old erin loves this will live for ever
gordonmac1962 3 years ago
i can remember when rocky sharpe and the replays and darts used to be 1 group until they split..but both groups went on to make hits and both are great
rockingcruiser 3 years ago
absofuckinlutely fantastic
dodgycows 3 years ago 5
dogbollox of a band
awesome song
bobgladstone 3 years ago 3
Bwah ha! Don't mind poking a bit of fun at one of the greatest songs of all time! Very cute! Call John Waters! These folks have kitch down to a science. Thanks for posting!
AnitaLife27 3 years ago
Oh, I get it! They're the British version of US's Sha Na Na! Love it! Great singers!
AnitaLife27 3 years ago
EVERYBODY LOVES DARTS ??????
SPARKAROONEYBABY 3 years ago 4
ok...
00babymolz00 3 years ago
reminds me of the wanderers brilliant stoneriverisland
stoneriverisland 3 years ago
im so silly
UMmm bye!! :D rb
becher 3 years ago
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shes got great tits fantastic nipples
RSLICKER 3 years ago
Your a prick!
catloverfaye 3 years ago 2
Dick
AngryFishsticks 3 years ago
brilliant,great,are they still going
BIGDAVE12349 3 years ago 3
The dream sequences in the video remind me of the royal wedding of 1981 -except the bride & groom look genuinely happy to be there in the Darts video !!
meriden4ever 3 years ago 3
Yes
DiLynch 3 years ago
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Did the frontman die and go on to star as 'Bubb' in Day of the Dead?
lummychris 3 years ago
no bubb didnt have a lisp
rottenlydon 3 years ago
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I think there songs, that I've heard, would be so much better if the singer had a steady tempo.
postuleo 3 years ago
Griff sings this with so much energy and fun! A real crowd pleaser - absolute bliss!!!
DARTS live - Only a few tickets left for The 100 Club, London on Sat 12 July.
The place just rocks when Darts sing this... brought the house down last time!!!
I must mention - Daddy Cool, Come Back My Love, Get It, Boy from NY City, It's Raining... and so much more...
Go to 'amazingdarts' site for more info!!!
donnandarts 3 years ago
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this guy butchered the lyrics... otherwise not bad.
Icefishermans 3 years ago
I used to be in the WRNS and Griff is definately the best looking Naval officer I have ever seen! Wish I could be there at the 100 Club but have family commitments - maybe next time I'll see you all there?!
W138277M 3 years ago
Got My tickets too... The 100 Club, Oxford St, London - 12 July. Rita, Griff, Pikey, Nosmo, Horatio, Jimmy, Thump, George and last but NEVER least - Den... Yes that's right, Big Bad Den!!! All shows sold out last time so hurry people!! Otherwise it's the Americana Festival, Nottingham the day after, 13th July!
Go to ... amazingdarts site for more info!
donnandarts 3 years ago
A great group & song. One of my all time favourites
ilawn43 3 years ago 3
Got my tickets for 12th July at 100 club. Rita and Bob aren't in the reformed band, although when I saw 'em at the Half Moon a couple of years ago, Bob turned up and sang It's Raining and Rita came and sang Boy form New York City. I was one of several grown men who cried that night. This is one of the truely great live acts to see - it is real old school genius. Roll on the 12th. BTW - the bass singer is Kenny Andrews here who replaced Den after two albums.
cpss66 3 years ago 4
Rita is, Bob isn't
toulousedart 3 years ago
Oh right - thanks - I didn't know that
cpss66 3 years ago
this is fantastic
i love the darts when i was a teenager in the 70's this was so refreshing and fairly unique style of music
ronaldo3863 3 years ago 2
Wow....i was about six when i heard this song.Genuine 70`s classic
kangarooni 3 years ago 2
Great song. Darts was one of my first bands ever. I used to sing their songs as a kid.
One thing I've just noticed though: is the cellist in the carriage naked?
leostmark 3 years ago 2
i like the decore ad version lol
surferdude54 3 years ago
The 100 club is in oxford street london. dont forget 12th July 2008 see DARTS live
stephrattigan 3 years ago
Thank you stephrattigan
Carrow68 3 years ago
I'll be there! Haven't heard this for 20 years or more! Fantastic!
milborneglover 3 years ago
I havent heard this song for must be 20 years! Its great
Carrow68 3 years ago
man she looks so good in those hot pants anyone know what she is doin now
RSLICKER 3 years ago
GRIFF FENDER is the other lead singer - what a voice!!!!!!!!see DARTS live July 12th 100 club london
stephrattigan 3 years ago
Is that right? Where abouts is the 100 Club and how would I do about getting tickets? Thank you!
Carrow68 3 years ago
Great performance great melody top notch
ianl43 3 years ago
i can remember this one well, hairbrush in mirror, classic
madjack08 3 years ago
The orignial bass singer was Den Hegarty who can be seen on many of the videos on this site. The female vocalist is Rita Ray who was with the band from start to finish - 1976 to 1985.
toulousedart 3 years ago
so was that other guy who sometimes sings lead unsure of his name but its not bob fish
mydadisbass 3 years ago
classic................
bjay1956 3 years ago
Great vocals and sax, thanks for posting this-do-wap is great! Wish there was more of it about, so evocative of the best decade ever-the 50's.
Wasn't the bas singer on the original a big white guy with a mop of curly hair--looked stupid, greta bass voice? Was the black girl an original Dart, or am
I getting senile!
Jigaboo123456 3 years ago
@Jigaboo123456 Rita, the woman you are asking about, was one of the original 'Darts'. :)
wayneleon1000 1 year ago
@wayneleon1000 So I am getting Alzhiemer's, then....cheers for that!
Jigaboo123456 1 year ago
Brilliaht memories of that year
Ashey1690 3 years ago
Pure class!!!
haleyfan2 4 years ago
i fancied her when i was at school.....yep and i still do.fantastic.
hope to see them this year
hotcat67 4 years ago