lf you think this is good,check out her 2006 version...outstanding. She never sang it better,and she was l think 61 then. Elkie's looks might not be what they once were but the voice just seems to get better with the years.
What a talented, classy girl she is, nothing but raw passion in her performances, compare her to today`s shallow `celebrities` also in this clip, she is soooooooooooo sexy.
re:RadNomad... is that a privelege..? When you say ageing, what do you mean? The horror of being trapped in a 17yr olds body with the mind of... well someone who is not 17... I may write something...
The Greeks covered it with someone fading away... I see further/// thanks for the inspiration xxx
I was always singing this song back when it first came out in the 70s. I knew all the words and still do. The song just resonates with Elkie's beautiful husky soul voice. She is a classic and I don't think she has been given the acclaim she deserves for her contribution to music. I love her distinctive voice and when she sings songs like Sunshine After the Rain, Fool if you think it's over, Gasoline Alley and others she brings them alive. I would love to see Elkie back in the charts.
Just think how succesful She could have been with more quality songs? and I'm not saying this is a bad song,just if she would have had more amount of quality songs.Could have been huge?
First heard this when I was stationed in Paderborn in a pub called the Ritter Eck at that time it was run by a Cockney named Pete .When it played we both thought fuckin ell we got another Janis Joplin here.Thank God we were wrong AND GOT A GREAT ELKIE BROOKS.
This is the kind of music we kids used to ridicule back in the '80s. Well... last month i took my retired parents to a resort for the weekend - 65 year old Elkie Brooks was the evening entertainment. I had no idea what to expect but was a bit sceptical (a burned-out former star maybe?). Guess what? She was brilliant. Highly engaging, incredible powerful voice and ace backing band. An excellent 1hr set. I was stunned! 2010 is Elkie's 50th year in the music business. Respect is due!
@1RadNomad I'm truly glad you enjoyed her show. I've seen her many times over forty years or so and she has always, without fail, produced an astonishing performance. Such power and every note in place. Maybe the best female singer we've ever produced in this country. I've always left her show wishing it could have gone on all night. Enjoy the rest of your life in peace and well-being.
@1RadNomad that's so sad! ;( a hot singer like this in this vid, becomin a wrinkled old lady! :( damn... some people should have the privilege of not aging!
glorious !!... Elkie is a legend..!...............she is due for a revival ?... and like Kate Bush...can disappear for years, can come back and blow people away............
lf you think this is good,check out her 2006 version...outstanding. She never sang it better,and she was l think 61 then. Elkie's looks might not be what they once were but the voice just seems to get better with the years.
crankbv1 1 week ago
LOOOOVVVVVEEEE this song :D
clarrabell87 1 month ago
What a talented, classy girl she is, nothing but raw passion in her performances, compare her to today`s shallow `celebrities` also in this clip, she is soooooooooooo sexy.
79274333 1 month ago
re:RadNomad... is that a privelege..? When you say ageing, what do you mean? The horror of being trapped in a 17yr olds body with the mind of... well someone who is not 17... I may write something...
The Greeks covered it with someone fading away... I see further/// thanks for the inspiration xxx
paully1969 2 months ago
a gal x
paully1969 3 months ago
pure class
draenogmawr 3 months ago
a darlin wumin. had to play wi the big boys. her gruffy and velvet voice will get her a piece at any door. needs much more respect. thanks elkie
showaddy11 4 months ago
I was always singing this song back when it first came out in the 70s. I knew all the words and still do. The song just resonates with Elkie's beautiful husky soul voice. She is a classic and I don't think she has been given the acclaim she deserves for her contribution to music. I love her distinctive voice and when she sings songs like Sunshine After the Rain, Fool if you think it's over, Gasoline Alley and others she brings them alive. I would love to see Elkie back in the charts.
MimaJenson 5 months ago 2
@MimaJenson Totally agree, would be great to see Elkie back in the charts, adding a touch of class.
Jackie1957able 3 months ago
Het lied blijft mooi , helaas in tegenstelling tot de zangeres ...
pietdrinker 6 months ago
@pietdrinker Alhoewel ...
pietdrinker 5 months ago
Great performance,
Peter
pkod7lvb 6 months ago
Elkie has always been a class act. She's one of the British greats, without any doubt!
Jonchere19150 7 months ago
Just think how succesful She could have been with more quality songs? and I'm not saying this is a bad song,just if she would have had more amount of quality songs.Could have been huge?
GBPaddling 10 months ago
Elkie owns this song - period. Nobody else even comes close
alwayswildatheart 11 months ago
Go to Amazon buy Vinegar Joe 5 star General and hear hear at her best!
chris6955 11 months ago
Is it true that Janis Joplin is the subject of this song?
LCNowell 1 year ago
Bassist needed sacking.
Fowlersboot 1 year ago
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Isn't she lovely?
adamtzsch 1 year ago
First heard this when I was stationed in Paderborn in a pub called the Ritter Eck at that time it was run by a Cockney named Pete .When it played we both thought fuckin ell we got another Janis Joplin here.Thank God we were wrong AND GOT A GREAT ELKIE BROOKS.
TheCLLLKM 1 year ago
This is the kind of music we kids used to ridicule back in the '80s. Well... last month i took my retired parents to a resort for the weekend - 65 year old Elkie Brooks was the evening entertainment. I had no idea what to expect but was a bit sceptical (a burned-out former star maybe?). Guess what? She was brilliant. Highly engaging, incredible powerful voice and ace backing band. An excellent 1hr set. I was stunned! 2010 is Elkie's 50th year in the music business. Respect is due!
1RadNomad 1 year ago 22
@1RadNomad I'm truly glad you enjoyed her show. I've seen her many times over forty years or so and she has always, without fail, produced an astonishing performance. Such power and every note in place. Maybe the best female singer we've ever produced in this country. I've always left her show wishing it could have gone on all night. Enjoy the rest of your life in peace and well-being.
gnomely1 1 year ago
@1RadNomad My friend, good music has no age. Fact. I´m 42.
Nojentiporc 9 months ago
@1RadNomad that's so sad! ;( a hot singer like this in this vid, becomin a wrinkled old lady! :( damn... some people should have the privilege of not aging!
benberkovic 3 months ago
@1RadNomad
thats brillant. she is and was im idol. and that is always my party piece song,
whiteangel308 3 months ago
glorious !!... Elkie is a legend..!...............she is due for a revival ?... and like Kate Bush...can disappear for years, can come back and blow people away............
leopoldhoob 1 year ago
So pretty back then -big flame
jaqmart 1 year ago
Wow!! just heard it to day for the first time on MWIR,, great singer and song ,i love it
sandstoney 1 year ago
that was awesome
BarronBrady 1 year ago
amazing, just fucking amazing...
Paolo264 1 year ago
reminds me of Janis Joplin..YAY
d1groovy2 2 years ago
Elkie Brooks is from Salford ,Manchester
slickwillie1947 2 years ago
alove this song and a thing its greaat shes enjoying her self shes not even trying and shes really good
sydthestarx 2 years ago
spectacular - I had the 45 of this song...man this brings back memories
8Footdread 2 years ago 6
This is the missing track from the released DVD of MUSIK LADEN show. Best copy Ive seen. Dont know why they cut it from the show
stevids 2 years ago