Cryin Shames 1966 - Please Stay

[texnono]

In the small town where I lived - if you heard this at the end of the night you were in the wrong dance club - how sad is that, but I love this song so much - cause one night I went to that dance club and heard this for the first time and was blown away, couldn't believe I had never heard it before xx

[goldennightify]

this is 1966,i have the 45 record dated 1963

[MrTammydoo]

Takes me back to when I was fifteen years old. Nobody can tell me that this music was rubbish. You can make out every word that was sung, and great to smooch to with the girl of your dreams at the time. Give me the sixties again please !!

[watchampions]

Right voice for a great cover song CHAMPIONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE­EEE

[LolasChannel1]

zoot money and the big roll band also recorded this in the 60's with an almost identical arrangement. Can't find it anywhere.

[whiskykeithbarwell]

joe meek one of the greatest producers thats ever been and i had the pleasure of meeting him

a realy nice talented guy i blame the bbc for f...... his career up

[MALTYKIA]

looks like its filmed where the LONDON EYE now sits

[dogkelp]

Joe Meek producing a Bacharach cover. Once in a lifetime, folks.

[kendo1950]

Anyone remember the Grave Club off Dale St Liverpool 1960's?

[stwads]

Produced by the great Joe Meek I think!

[09kittykatz09]

In the U.S.A...the Drifters did this song in 1961...It went to #14...but I remember it well.

I guess it took five years to cross the Atlantic.

[erudite1100]

Fanatastic early music "video"

Please tell me more about the singer.

This is up there with any "torch" song.

[kendo1950]

First seen the Cryin Shames and heard this song at the Grave in Liverpool off Dale St.Brilliant

[allanscot1]

Where did this clip come from, talk about rare? Is it Where the Action Is (they did a special from London in 1966)? As a kid I remember my sister playing this over and over again, but no wonder - it is a great song. It reached the UK top 30 in 1966.

[toots133]

@likethesong1. I feel for you...the only person that is with you all your life is yourself so make the most of it. maybe he just needs the time apart. good luck with the rest of your life and do what you feel like doing.

[toots133]

I loved this song then and still loveit.

[longboarder771]

Produced by the legendary record producer Joe Meek. Years ago I met one of Joe's brothers in Gloucester who told me that this was Joe's particular favourite of all the recordings that he made, even more than Telstar.

[hibby510]

one word for this song brilliant

[josmel0708]

love this song to jackiexxxxxx

[likethesong1]

First record by then boyfriend who became my husband in 1968 bought me. He has now decided after 42yrs that he no longer wants to be married to me. Listen to the record and cry and listen and cry. Still love the record and still love him.

[noosmum]

@likethesong1 oh sweetheart, my heart goes out to you, but dont give up hope, men are fickle, stay strong xxx

[lolly063]

OMG OMG ???? luvin it my very very fav xxxxx mindes me o ma man ?/////... oh have i been married that long ??? aye cos were grandparents ,,,, and i still love him after aw these years ,,,,,,,, aw i love u baby just the same . if no more fae oor fumblin dance at 13 years old >>>

[colbluvsmusic]

One of my faves too.  It reminds me very much of a certain young lady. It was done earlier, and equally well, by the Drifters...

[yatsand1]

OMG I love this song, and it stil sounds like the old vinyl version

[glennstocker]

class the best verison of the 60s most under rated song also love charlie cranes voice heared he had died does anyone one know much about him when he passed ect cheers

[milbury55]

What a classic piece of songwriting, this was filmed a stones throw from my old flat in London.............

[wotaman1]

lol didnt think that wen in the kempock bar 1 night lol

[sydb2424]

Superb song that i heard as a boy on a compilation album with various other gems...I have loved it for 40 years!

[MrJimclyde]

Burtons dance hall was a wee bit rough for us Gourockians :)

[ReggieBender]

So sad and brilliant, I can't move.

--Reggie Bender (60s pop star in exile)

[lisbon117]

timeless classic -still love it after allthese years

[rigenzea]

Listen to the New Version by Westlife - Please Stay

[jack300557]

What a song Love IT

[wotaman1]

ahhhhhh a bottle of festival then three and a tanner lol the world was mine and the last dance was the only dance.

[jackiereid1]

A brilliant record . I saw the band back in the 60s in the Isle of Man

[patriciagordon1]

this is so sad worse when you were in love at that time trish

[inshreds66]

Why wasn't this used at the end of the film Telstar? Money that's why!

[wotaman1]

why ? were u afraid??? was brilliant same as the cragburn?

[MrJimclyde]

I remember Burtons? GreenocK? Im from Gourock..we were to afraid to go to Burtons :)

[MrJimclyde]

I remember Burtons? GreenocK?

[wotaman1]

ahh burtons dancn, last dance always lol

[gibsoclark23]

@wotaman1 last call for bus tickets

[bongo6899]

This song I have looked for , for so long, crying as I listen to it, so takes me back

[nabby1874]

if you were into moonies eg slow dances this was song for you

[bigbawser]

looks like a young ali campbell

[funkmasterjee]

'The Sailing Ship' is a much better single

[Hogand04]

This is by far my favourite song ever.

I wan't disclose my age, but I inherited a lot of vinyl from my Grandfather about 3 years ago and am an avid user of hypem.com, and never have I discovered a song as beautiful as this in my life.

[Kramnosnits]

What a completely UNinspired film. I don't think they could have been more boring if they'd tried. (but I like their music).

[Coladgero]

:) :) :)

[lrd9999]

Not bad. Sounds a lot like the records Tommy Mclain was making around that time.

[avaybobo]

top choon ... yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaasssssssssssss­ssss

[pulsar46]

I know the lead singer of this song Phill:)

[shuchr]

great song to get a lumber after the dance get oan the floor for a wee moonie oh they wur the days memories memories

[55tinker]

@shuchr Totally agree!!! It was the best 'Lumber Number' at the dancin' in the 60s

[alove170]

@55tinker yes I agree, this and `Kelly ` by del Shannon were usually the last two songs , it was make or break time for a lumber. LOL. 

[ALEXDJ2009]

In loving memory of my mum who sadly passed away on 18th October 2010 R.I.P

[miketheshanmanmangan]

The Chicago group sounds like British rockers on this However this doesnt hold a candle to The Drifters early sixties version...

[jonkheere1]

Good to see that the fence on the South Bank hasn,t changed!

[michealbarone]

Marc almond - did this song as well , its fantastic both versions

[vegasluvva]

Ive still got this on vinyl, now thats showing my age. This is such a great tune.

[MrDonalddunbar]

Still have the Original copy of this song,now im showing my age.lol Great memories.

[jolimin1947]

Can't find the right words to describe what this song means to me.

[gersbabygirl100]

this is my nanny and grandas song they used to sing to eachother but now they are both dead but this song really means alot to me and there are alot of memories with this song

[444Luca]

Great song, great video!! Actually, I also love the Bay City Rollers' version of this song (hides behind sofa to avoid flying stuff - lol!!). Think it would be an awesome song whoever sang it :-)

[leezagordon]

in fife its known as the squirrell song as it was always the last song played at jackie o disco in kirkaldy meaning being twice round the floor an outside for your nuts.............well use your imagineation karen h.

[TheMinnieMooCompany]

I knew Charlie from back in the local pub, I use to work for him behind the bar!....what a real treat....brings a tear to my eye! xxx

[pimple22]

Just a shot in the dark this way if your out there Sue G_ _ _man, get in touch. Phil.

[bengerman04]

I had the pleasure of sharing a few drinks with Charlie Crane in my local back in the eighties. He was a really nice bloke - back then I didn't appreciate 60's music as I do now let alone know who Joe Meek was!

[jm9407]

Growing up in Glasgow going to Queen Victoria Drive school and listening to songs like this....beatles...stones..smal­l faces..poets..the who...being a mod..getting your first scooter..lambretta 125..parkas...going to the international in Edinburgh seeing the Small Faces..going to Balloch to see The Who...Manfred Mann...theres no point in looking back but by Christ these were the days that you will never forget..

[wallace67]

what a great song that brings back memories

[clmcj5]

gers so sorry about ure parents.all my luv from guernsey,xxxx

[gersbabygirl]

@clmcj5 thanks very nice of you.xxxx

[forsythkennedy]

Oh this song so brings back memories for me. I first heard it when I went with my friend Ann to The Rainbow Cafe Coatbridge only was my Mum had told me never to go there and I did and this was playing on the juke box. Its a lovely sad song and I love it. I alway will.

[SOUL0VE]

100 procentní!

[kennnmoran]

Sorry, turned it off at 1.13

[Gruntelfluk]

I remember this used to be the last song of the night on every dance floor in Britain in the 60s and most of the 70s .. snoggin time for couples!

[Darvelbear]

One of my wee ma's fave's

p.s always thought it was a bird that sang this.

[bgbreakdown]

Oh! Now I want a slow dance on a moonlit night. Very sweet.

[routeoz02]

The audio quality reminds me of medium wave pirate radio, lol. my favs were radio london and radio caroline. it was only on the pirates - and maybe radio luxembourg, that we heard this song.

[RideswithChuck]

Good song but these aren't the Cryin Shames that I grew up with., The Sugar and Spice", guys.

[wintergreen88]

@RideswithChuck This is The Cryin' Shames (an English band), not The Cryan' Shames (a band from Chicago).

[kelso1958]

I wonder what Dick Clark meant when he called the song interesting....

[shuchr]

this song is very haunting 

[niatarshe]

b e a u t i f u l ...very beautiful...

[john111257]

great cover...joe meek was on the edge..pulled out a classic

[drgwalker]

Sorry to hear that Charlie has passed away. I had many a good evening with him and his wife in The Bell in Wendons Ambo.

RIP

[loznetto]

Hi Charlie, Hope your well, came across your video posts very cool. All the best.

Loz Netto.

To check me out just Google loznetto

[pehintheskeh]

got off with my bestest mate's burd to this ...........their married now, 20 years ah memories

[lyleslarder]

Christ this a backseat sex song. The girls would give in everytime.

[mancbabe1]

fantatic..xx

[lynda1804]

Great song, and the last Joe Meek ever produced. Whatever happened to Charlie Crane and his lisping voice but gorgeous anyway!

[TheMinnieMooCompany]

@lynda1804 Charlie owned a number of pubs and made many locals laugh with his music quizs! unfortunetly he is no longer with us. Bless him, miss him xx

[moominganne]

Ah the memories this song holds for me . An all time favourite x

[stebear58]

the best version of this song bar none The Drifters had the org hit with this in the USA I have this vers on Decca UK

[TheMinnieMooCompany]

@stebear58 I would love this version on Decca UK!

[l3oozehound]

@TheMinnieMooCompany A GRET SONG YO YO YO

[l3oozehound]

@TheMinnieMooCompany

[shinymoon5]

Just fab!

No other word for it.

Gives me goosebumps.

[leatherob99]

Really pleased I managed to track this down on utube!! It reminds me of the 'disco' nights in the Port O' Leith in Leith, Edinburgh..... Truly a smoocheroonie. I loved this song when I first heard it and love it still. This is just a lovely memory of good times, thanks very much to whover has posted it. :)

[pastcheck]

yes, I would stay!

[TEACHERCLAIR]

wait till i stay this time be different please stay dont go xx

[clmcj5]

fab thanks,,,,

[doogaldog99]

my aunt linda would sing this 2 chick kidd every sunday at the cupar fife bus mans club oh good time had by all

[DrusillaC]

Wonderful song, great group - the best version of this song bar none!

[steps1]

@DrusillaC

Ditto...

[chloridious]

I can't believe how good this sounds having not heard it for nealry 40 years!

[paulf0403]

To: RGMsound

I don't think there is a higher quality version of this video. Keep in mind that in 1966 there were no small sophisticated cameras like we have now. This was probably shot on 16mm film and then broadcast to America on an early version of videotape and from there taped off the air. Some quality would have been lost right there back in 1966 from that process. We should be thankful that this version survived because so much of the early music videos have been lost.

[TheRgmsound]

I am desperate to get this high quality on dvd (not downloaded from youtube), can anybody please help?

[TheMinnieMooCompany]

@TheRgmsound did you have any luck?

[tjsece]

Brilliant song, great to see such a rare video, excellent.

[iangordoncraig]

Beautiful song, great Meek production on that voice, and a great group who deserved MUCH greater attention nationally.

[RocksiePocksie]

Brilliant! Always loved it since this one was first released.

[redmartin10]

The definitive version by the Shames. Duffy's arrangement recognises this and follows it so closely. I admit to some bias though; George Robinson is my Uncle and my Dad was their driver/roadie/manager for some time. He had a mobile disco well into the 1990's known as 'Shames Disco". It is a great song though and will always be remembered as "theirs" whoever performs it.

[smiggy68]

brilliant what a tune!don't make 'em like this anymore sadly

[gersbabygirl]

my mum and dad used to sing this song to each other ,now they are both dead and its a really goood memory.good song means alot to me but different meanings to other people. good times through the years .

[blagger17]

@gersbabygirl hopefully they`re still singing together.god bless.

[gersbabygirl]

@blagger17 thanks i hope so too.

[gersbabygirl]

brilliant video xxx 

[goblew14]

@gersbabygirl Ya the guitar player lived in my addition and i took guitar lessons from him... sadly he is no longer with us

[lolly063]

@gersbabygirl ... the best song ever >>>> RIP ,, they must have been fab >>>>> my bestest song ever ,,, whenevr i have a wee drink i do this ,,, takes me back,,, and im howling .... be proud ,,,

[NormanOkie1]

it is "Cryan Shames"

[60viking]

was that Ringo standing by the fence?

[kopiteian]

No Charlie Gallagher

[HARVEYSGRAN]

wonderful memories

[adamgslater]

It's an absolute classic, especially the lispy style vocals !

[LVEMEDO]

AWESOME COMMENT

[mcdudeman1]

This song is so good it makes me cry!!

[TEACHERCLAIR]

cragburn no more brill memories

[Gruntelfluk]

Another great production by Joe Meek.. from the days when London was the centre of the Universe..

[MrJimclyde]

memories of this!!! early 70s Cragburn Gourock

[soledadloveskian]

one of my all time favourites, awesome

[herrbanane2]

such a great uberkitsch-classic by joe.

[sadsuzi1]

I have been looking for this for years. As so many before me have said, the last dance. My first love, Colin, met at the shows in Lanark on the waltzers a long time ago and long gone. but the song has stayed. Fantastic memories.

[lolly063]

born 63 ,,, the bestist bestist track made xxxxx

[laki9658]

OH, GOD , REALLY GOOD....

[SGAADAM]

will have this played at my funeral and the funny thing is i wasnt even born when it was in the charts

[lolly063]

never thought of this good idea, my funeral will have to go on 4 3 days to get everything in ,, but this is going in defo xx

[roythefish]

i was with a girl and she had to leave to go with another i played this song as she was leaving....she came back and we'll soon be married...god bless.. funny how she hates this song now....women..never understand you!!!

[electricmadcap]

R.I.P. Joe Meek

[lsmoulton]

Memorable Burt Bacharach / Bob Hilliard

song......Great production by Joe Meek !!!

........i just love this version !!!

[osbcooper]

what happened to the rest of the band and what do they do now

[shuchr]

rest in peace charlie crane

[gerryssister]

And so say all of us. My youth died with him and I,m still in mourning.

[daddasmumma]

I can't stop playing this since I heard Duffy singing it.

Brings back great memories ;-)

[lochavich97]

Oh that song and those vocals - fell in love with it after hearing it on holiday in Barmouth - it was being played at the fairground and I was about 12 I think. Oh happy days and the best of music was just really starting. Bought the record years later as I did with a lot of my sixties stuff. Singles were 6/8p which was 1 third of an old British pound and the exact same amount as a dollar then!!! Hippy Sue basking in nostalgia with UTube. Very sad to hear that Charlie has gone. RIP x

[scotishjohn]

funny everybody remembers it

mind you we never had the money

to buy it then

[1lenapalmer]

You're dead right there! I was 16 and still at school but my brother & I had a band called Minerva, and we always sang it as aour last song. Loved the band, loved the song and can't believe they never became more famous!!! LOVED THEM !!!

[haroldhillmodboy]

So great to see this! I worked with Charlie in the late 70's and thoroughly enjoyed working with him. He hadn't changed much, Fantastic sense of fun.

I remember he used to support the 'Toffees' and I'd pull his leg.

I was devastated when I learned he was gone. I will always associate this song with Charlie especially as he sang it to me pitch perfect in the office! He is one scouser who will be missed by an awful lot of people. God bless Charlie.

[mobagan]

I remember dancing to this when I was 13 at the Glen Cairn Youth Club in Pollocksheilds. It was always the last song. Oh to be 13 again...

[LVEMEDO]

you got that right AWESOME SONG AWESOME VOCALS AH MEMORIES

[spaugym]

I had not seen him since I was a kid, 35 years or so but he was fabulous then. A ton of fun and very happy then. I live in the US so it was tough to see relatives in England

[spaugym]

I do not have any pics, my mother does his sister that is but she has no pc and wouldnt part with a pic for 1 second

[gerryssister]

What a shame, I would have liked to see how he turned out. Was he as sweet as an uncle as he looked when he was young?

[spaugym]

That is Charlie Crane My Uncle!!

[gerryssister]

As a 15 year old back in 1966, I adored this song and fell madly in love with Charlie, he was so cute. On rediscovering the song here on youtube, I was reminded why I liked him so much. I started searches to see what he was doing nowadays, only to discover he was no longer with us, I just can't get over it, I have a real sense of mourning, so I play the song and watch him in the video every day. Have you got any videos or pictures of him when he was older, that you can put on the tube?

[feduptryin1]

brilll. if u were stuck when it came to last dance - this did it!

[Bazlad78]

Takes me back to my youth. This was part of the traditional last dance set at Locarnos & Meccas all over the country in the late 1960s - shame about the 'video' which destroys the emotion. It's great that Duffy has revitalised such a great song.

[superoneshot]

The fun I had after this song on a Sat night A brillant song

[jockalba]

really good what a good song

[lizbrown123]

this is the best ever recording of this song .i think duffy murdered it.

[phaknee09]

i think i perfer duffy's cover of this song.

well maybe because im not from the 60's and im a little young but i like her voice in it its very pretty.

please dont hate.

[cloudywoods]

What a wonderful, mystic sound to this song - THANK YOU for posting!!

[charleyfarley321]

brilliant, brings back memories of the greatest era of all time, the 60's

[TEACHERCLAIR]

i posted this comment 2years ago still brilliant memories so good

[inshreds66]

They should have used this in the film Telstar and not Guffy. The track is produced well enough for today's ears.

[kink66]

THAT'S JOE MEEK PRODUCTION!

[superoneshot]

This bring back some very good memories brillant song

[sixtyschick]

cannot remember this group having any other hits or even records but this one is fantastic.

[superoneshot]

The amount of time I managed to pull to this song in the Barrowland in the 60s

[jewellers100]

Jonathan Butler/ Little Ronnie Joyce did a killer version of this song in South Africa in the 70's. Pity we dont have that video. This is good also.

[robg139]

I remember this song well a fantastic last dance at the Bostock club in Dunfermline in the early 70's happy days !

[LVEMEDO]

AWESOME SONG AWESOME VOCALS AWESOME BRITS end of story

[ozgribbo]

This was absolutely a "must play' for the last dance at dances in West Coast scotland for most of the late 60's. Thanks for the memories.

[LVEMEDO]

AWESOME COMMENT AWESOME SONG AWESOME VOCALS i remember it well trillion**********************

[22Marsha22]

Absolutely true, but it was in the 70's as well. I have danced to it many a time here and the memories come straight back when you hear it. Lovely.......oh.....

[LVEMEDO]

awesome awesome