Dave Berry - Crying Game

[MrDaiseymay]

Yeah--it's (nearly) always the originals that work for me, and I include Album versions of the original artists, which never seem to have the same 'attack' as the singles. I have a really sensitive ear for this kind of 'abberation'. Whatch out for 'modern' covers (even by the same artist, which can never sound the same--or as good. As for covers by other artistes, it's all down to individual efforts. Lets have more of the same,but not instead of PS. It's that fantastic and unique sound back then

[jollyjohnbull]

I remember buying this on 45rpm, fantastic, no one like Dave Berry, and I was lucky enough to see him perform this live, he was quite an act. Its stood the test of time, as fresh today as it was then, brought back memories, many thanks to you for posting.

[youoverzealtube]

It was Big Jim Sullivan who played the solo.

BJS used a Dearmond 610 Tone/Volume Pedal borrowed from Vic Flick to create the sound.

Jimmy Page played rhythm guitar.

JP was brilliant on DB's "My Baby Left Me" though.

[Jarrahnut]

I believe Jimmy Page (of Led Zeppelin fame) played guitar on this great track. I was staying in a hotel in Oldham (near Manchester) in 1964, and I remember hearing it being played on the jukebox. I reckon Boy George and his cohorts made a terrible mess of the number!

[7klicksout]

So true bosma64! Not to offend anyone, and do not judge me, but a great song to kill by...just a statement of fact!

[apocalypsepirate]

That`s a powerful image at  55 secs. It would make a cool poster. Anyone know where it`s from?

[rubencon]

1:15 who's she ???

[MrVideogreg]

Lets face it folks --- the song itself is XLNT. This song NEEDS the right voice to wake the soul and emotions within. OPINION: This version doesn't fully give what I feel the song deserves. I've been listening to several artist tonight - same song but a wide range effectiveness. As of 3:24am, Boy George wins my self-opinionated poll. But is always tomorow (I hope!)

[doobeedoo58]

@MrVideogreg have you heard Charo's meringue version of this....tops for me...and cuchi cuchi to boot

[RuefulRon]

Wake up and smell the coffee, people. This old cowboy's crooning can't hold a candle to Boy George's version. I have spoken!

[SuperWolsey]

@RuefulRon Do shut up and let folks enjoy this video!

[apocalypsepirate]

@RuefulRon When this song was created, times were different, like the clothes people wore and the cars they drove. George`s version is newer and fits better with today`s styles and understanding of what music should sound like, which is why it sounds better to you. If you ARE old enouh to remember those times, ignore this post, it`s for the younger crowd.

[MegaAbby1000]

great song!

[Drblooter99]

And who's playing the amazing wah wah guitar? JIMMY PAGE later of Led Zep, who worked with the Kinks, the Who and many more as a session guitarist.

[cmsingerbill]

Wonderful song great artist

[torcazgdubrava]

great song

[offbyonetoo]

I have no idea who Dave Berry is or was, but half his notes are flat and his voice has no range; he can't even reach the high notes in this song. I wonder why anyone thought he could sing.

[The060519461724]

@offbyonetoo if you don,nt know who dave berry is or was you must be very young,you call his notes flat he just sang off key absolute magic.

[MmeDesgranges]

@offbyonetoo And yet 45 years later people are talking about him. In 45 years will anyone talk about you on the internet?

[frigginjoe]

@MmeDesgranges well maybe, but he better start killing now! :D

[SuperWolsey]

Fantastic!

[smw73videos]

Great song. This recording is a bit more reminiscent of having your heart broken for the first the first time, with George it's how it feels when it happens serially. How you feel about each version may depend on which place you are at in your life. Usually I prefer the originals but think George did a very good version with a lot of feeling.

[WeisserPaladin]

You've assembled a very fine collection of sad - yet beautiful - images here. Good job!

That song is a true classic, although it is not played very often anymore...

[NcicHit]

Go Dave, go.

[NewMJ]

If I'm not mistaken Jimmy Page is on rhythm guitar and John Paul Jones on bass from their session days but Led Zep is still a few years, Donovan albums, and the Yardbirds away.

[NcicHit]

I like the remake of "Love Potion Number 9" by the Searchers better than the original by the Clovers. But they are both different in style and from different music areas. I also think Dave Berry beats Boy George.

[Mutley230]

Saw Dave Berry in a sixties show two years ago and he stole the show , he was still fantastic .

[marialeylaalvarez]

Veee! No sabía que existia la versión original. De todas maneras me encanta más la de BOY GEORGE. Me fascina ese extraterrestre!

[FrostyA1]

There was a rumour that Gene Pitney modelled his whole Style, Sound & Career on this one recording, i.e. `24hrs from Tulsa` etc, wouldnt take too much believing, would it ?...FFer.

[FrostyA1]

That `stretched`, Yawing, Guitar backing is to die for, Been stuck in my memory for 50 years, bring it on, & bring it back !...F

[BROADTRAIN1979]

Ive got peters and lees version 1975 reminds me of the class 501 emu trains sad but true of the north london line i as i used to remember it back then.

[wadoudesuka]

This is an exceptionally beautiful song and I do not believe it is possible to improve on Dave Berry's wonderful performance.

[Uberaoshi]

I love this song!

Dave Berry rocks!

Boy George sucks dick!(btw literally too)

[Uberaoshi]

cool this song rocks, I am so glad this was written by Boy George.

[lorenaliragouvea]

Are you nuts? this song is from 1964!!!!

Haven't you read the postings??????

Boy George's VERSION was produced by the Pet Shop Boys, in 1992, if I am not mistaken!!!

[TechnomancerMorhion]

They're both excellent renditions of this masterfully beautiful song.

[SIRgabzalot]

This is closer to the Brenda Lee version.

[MatthewPA1972]

Man, I am so dumb. I thought Boy George wrote this.

[Ozzpodge]

I thought so too.

[MatthewPA1972]

Oh, well, I guess we can't know everything.

[Ozzpodge]

Good point.

[bertwindon]

@MatthewPA1972 I love you for saying so !

[MatthewPA1972]

For saying what?

[bertwindon]

That you were so dumb for thinking that this was Boy George's song. But crazy, not dumb.

[ashmann53]

did you mean tennessee? LMAO.

[306bad]

I spent a year on the road with Dave in 79 / 80 and it was an experience not to be missed, Sid Vicious had done a version of don`t give me no lip child and adam ant knew of this and we did a gig with adam and the ants at the hall underneath the Leicester square odeon, might have been the empire. we wrote and played Dave`s intro and all went well, I think we did Memphis Tenasee, and Don`t give me no lip,.

The Crying Game is my favourite, thanks for the memories Dave

[dneiltony]

excellent vid and the sound is top quality!!!!

[oskahlo]

What do you think about Brenda Lee's version? u can hear it in youtube. I think that she sings it like Cindy Lauper

I love all the versions 'cause i love the song...

[jemb2000]

Hmm... yes - I'm sure Cyndi Lauper was a huge influence on Brenda Lee... (Probably used some sort of DeLorean time-machine...)

[MatthewPA1972]

You mean to tell me that you built a time machine... out of a DeLorean??? Woah, that's heavy, Doc!

[djwaugust]

This version of the song just sounds more pensive than Boy George's. I haven't heard any other versions than those two, though. I must say, Boy George did do a great job. The lyrics are just beautiful.

[rotes1968]

Ein cooler Song!!!!!

[guada61200]

la versión que vale es la George , muy superior a esta

[rphillips111]

In fact, this song tracks the typical Roy Orbison song, subjet matter, rhyme, time, up and down the scales which fit Orbison even better than it does BG, and even the sudden stop. Once you get by the swirly sound, compare it to Orbison's "Crying" and "Its Over".

The writer of this song, I'm sure, was influenced by Roy Orbison when he wrote it.

[brelbabe]

bBack in 1964 as an 11 year old I fell in love with the tune. It was a few years later before the lyrics had meaning for me. I still find this hauntingly beautiful. Boy George, in my opinion, is the only person to come close to doing this gem justice.

[jeanniedee]

Always loved this original and Berry was one of those very Underated sixties singers, This is the best version ,but the Boy George version comes very close.

[throovest]

This was a stand-alone hit. Never could be replicated. Absolutely priceless

[bosma64]

Original versions are usually superior to cover versions, but Linda Ronstadt is a good example of an artist who can put out superior covers of originals...and the rude remarks about Boy George are unfounded. His version of this song is beautiful in its own right. I personally think Boy George's voice fits this song perfectly...he has a very soulful, even mournful quality that this song needs.

[trichoone]

its hard to beat the originals but I must admit some people can put their own stamp on things to be equally as good .

[WrongTimeline]

What makes people think a nonoriginal might be superior I think is because they heard that version first, & at an impressionable age.

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I go for this one.

[trichoone]

what you say is perfectly true , its the same with tv or film stars the first always stays in your mind as the best .

[jemb2000]

Another possibility is that they prefer the arrangement, the vocals, the instruments used etc. in the cover version.

I heard Boy George's version first, "at an impressionable age", but Brenda Lee's version is my favourite :-)

[LOLPr0nW33d]

I actually prefer the Boy George version.

[RocStarr1983]

It was Boy George that made this song famous in America, though as a result, it ended up being pigeonholed as a "gay love" song.

[solerso68]

@bosma64 taste plays into it. The Boy George Version is all about Boy Gerorge. This version had some really epic musicians performing it. One of them, Jimmy Page, took a really ahead-of-its-time guitar solo even.

[marshall2150]

@solerso68 The lead guitar was played by Big JIm Sullivan. Little Jim, if he was on this at all, would have been on second guitar. Big Jim Sullivan was the pre-eminent UK session player of the day. Little Jim (JP) was the usual alternative. Hope this helps clarify.

[solerso68]

@marshall2150 thanks. can you then 'clarify" why page is on stage with his (first, pre-stolen) Gibson Doubleneck, with barry in this film of an original 65 peformance? One which it will not allow me to link, but is available in the right hand navigation collumn of this page. I await your clarification

thanks!

[marshall2150]

@solerso68

Hi! OK, the facts are that regardless of whether or not that is Page doing a live or TV date (probably mimed if TV) it was DEFINITELY Big Jim Sullivan playing the main guitar part on the original studio recording. I got that face to face from an impeccable source - someone who was there at the recording in the control room and who recruited the recording team for the session. The source was absolutely adamant, with perfect recall. There is zero possibility that it was JP. Sorry!

[solerso68]

@marshall2150 Ok, Ok "someone"; who was there (an "impeccable source") told you personally. WELL , I have it on irrefuatble evidence from a mighty famous bigshot who was there that it was Page. See how that works????? Page and Sullivan worked together for a few years at the same London studio and probably neither one of them could remeber if asked, so i wont continue arguing. But you should "clarify" that for Pages biographers, who have him credited on the song. peace.

[marshall2150]

@solerso68 I think you just made that up, did you not? Otherwise name your source and their role? I promise I can trump you! All this Page did this and Page did that is dubious at the best of times. In this instance I can promise you it is pure BS! It was Big Jim, not Little Jim.

[rees276]

@bosma64 WELL SAID!!! I totally agree

[sixtiesforever1966]

@bosma64 Great to hear your opinion about ( George Odowd,) Boy George's version of this great

Geoff Stephens song. I think Boy George Cover is one of the greatest versions even better than the original/

Only my opinion !

[joanh1]

Thanks for posting this is great.

[trichoone]

you are welcome thanks for watching ,

[friding999]

Cheers trichoone,really brings back some great memories.

[THEBONEENGINE]

reminds me of my first heartbreak 45 years ago les

[dinglegonzo]

sounds better then soft machine...

[Hickey66]

Thanks trichoone, good pictures with the song.

[trichoone]

you are welcome glad you liked it .

[northstar1950]

Dont even mention Boy george please! This is class BJ was a weak imitation by a cross dressing twonk!!!!!!

[Yokandyman]

Wow..1964 and still sounding fresh!

[youoverzealtube]

Big Jim Sullivan on lead guitar.

Look up Big Jim on Wikipedia - you'll be amazed at the man's career.

Jimmy Page strums along.

[paolorossifan2006]

the boy george version is darker and creepier

[vsionary1]

Nice song and video. Certainly some fine lookers also.

[trichoone]

thanks visionary1

[Inguz]

I'm so happy I found this version, the best by far! I like the Castille one too actually.

[trichoone]

its usually hard to beat the original .

[springtime65]

cool video "+)

[trichoone]

thankyou .

[jokergame]

The Boy George version is much better?? Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha - They're coming to take me away ha, ha. The Boy George version would sound better at a different speed - come to think of it a different speed and the sound on mute! This version is class!

[nookgarage]

does'nt look like Dave Berry as I remember him.

[fartjoke2000]

nice, but the boy george version is much better

[zladybug1]

Great job! Luv tha pic of Rhett Butler kissin Scarlett, Shuggah!!

[trichoone]

Thanks zlady.

[bondie45]

nice 1 tri glad to see ur putting the decent music back on ha ha ha

[trichoone]

Thanks Bondie my friend i thought this would suit you better , the thing is all i put up are from my own collection and it is big and varies a lot i suppose it depends on my mood on the day i put them up ,i love them all like a big diary .

[zrnie]

nice vid trichoone:-

lookin at the comments are we geting old.

ha ha

[trichoone]

I think so .

[MrSafetyUK]

Check out Jimmy Scott's version also.... mmmm

[muteswan53]

One of the first singles I bought. They cost 6/8d. in those days. I preferred him to The Rocking Berries. Thanks.

[trichoone]

Hey yeh i think they were 6/8d my god that seems a long time ago was an LP about 12/6d but in those Day's you could have a night in the pub for ten bob - trichoone .

[muteswan53]

Three singles cost a quid. Some lp's were 12/6, most were 17/6. A bag of chips and a pint for two bob! lol.

[trichoone]

And then decimalization came and ripped us all off .

[philipsmovies]

A very moving video.