@swanage2717 Better late than never right? I actually found her by looking up Chris Rhea's song "Fool If You Think It's over", and saw her cover of it. I see on her FaceBook she still performs a lot in the UK. Being in the US, I guess I'll never see her.
Hotdamn! It's easy to forget just how husky Elkie was. Throw in a bit of Joplin and mix with a bit of Chaka Khan (in her prime) and just keep simmering....
Saw them in 1971/72 at what was then known as Leeds Polytechnic (can't remember the exact date) only that I was in the sixth form. Anyway I remember that Elkie Brooks could swear like a trooper..........but amazing concert. Still have the original album on vinyl. One of the best bands ever.
Holy manoli; Elkie Brooks is the real deal. And Vinegar Joe must go down in history as the best outfit not to go down in history. Man, thank Mitre for Youtub :)
@MCPOAirdale Elkie is only "unknown" in the US but it's great to see people giving her the thumbs up. So many people put her down, for reasons better known to themselves. Jealousy, perhaps.
Jeez she was sexy in those days and still is in a different way.
I know Robert and Elkie were the main attractions but Pete (with the really long hair) made a massive contribution and of course finished up marrying Elkie. Didn't work out though, so Trevor finished up the lucky fella! Why couldn't it be me?
Absolutely great. What a gorgeous woman. Elkie you sexy lady.
kentishtowncowboy 3 months ago
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Where the hell does that note come from at 5:02? Stunning!
musiclover9361 3 months ago
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musiclover9361 3 months ago
THANK YOU FOR LOADING VJ !!!!!!
zettl2010 5 months ago
@swanage2717 Better late than never right? I actually found her by looking up Chris Rhea's song "Fool If You Think It's over", and saw her cover of it. I see on her FaceBook she still performs a lot in the UK. Being in the US, I guess I'll never see her.
jlee3212001 6 months ago
Elkie is great singer!
tropicparasit 7 months ago
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Hotdamn! It's easy to forget just how husky Elkie was. Throw in a bit of Joplin and mix with a bit of Chaka Khan (in her prime) and just keep simmering....
Tachyonstorm 9 months ago
Just discovered Elkie a few months ago, Love her!!
jlee3212001 11 months ago 2
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probably still would
billytrack 11 months ago
the best british female singer by far
stevielish 1 year ago
Brilliant!! We are going bald and losing our teeth but the music is soooooooooo goooooooooooooooooooood!!
saciji 1 year ago
Saw them in 1971/72 at what was then known as Leeds Polytechnic (can't remember the exact date) only that I was in the sixth form. Anyway I remember that Elkie Brooks could swear like a trooper..........but amazing concert. Still have the original album on vinyl. One of the best bands ever.
richardwilson1234 1 year ago
for all the easy riders out there....as i ride into my sunset bed.
henrypeckstv 1 year ago
"SSSssssstubborn is my name!!" God she's so freaking awesome!
Beerchasers 1 year ago
Awesome... what a voice
theglobaltiger 1 year ago
Awesome... what a voice
theglobaltiger 1 year ago
Awesome... what a voice
theglobaltiger 1 year ago
my zorg Queen
jefferyalbergo 1 year ago
just the best elkie and filming is the DBs
alancross1 1 year ago
Holy manoli; Elkie Brooks is the real deal. And Vinegar Joe must go down in history as the best outfit not to go down in history. Man, thank Mitre for Youtub :)
sxmadrid 1 year ago 3
Saw VJ in '72..her voice still stirs me! What a band.
upsticks4 1 year ago
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You lucky one......I wish I could see them as well 1972......
GREAT BAND they were.......
Flower7777777Power 1 year ago
Brilliant - great singer.
cocklesandmussels 1 year ago
Anyone who compares pariah Carey to Elkie needs to get their ears and brain sorted out. Elkie is right up there with Janis Joplin and Maggie Bell
rocker53zero 1 year ago 3
This is some amazing old stuff I never heard before and still can't believe that's Robert Palmer! ♥
msstevie1951 1 year ago
People say that Mariah Carey has the best whistle note in history. HA! Apparently Mariah's lambs have never heard of this lady.
Palmerholic 2 years ago 5
Elkie's voice is FANTASTIC.
dizzi0000 2 years ago 2
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Elkie's voice is nice. But she is no way in the class of Mariah Carey as a vocalist. Mariah has way too much range for her.
ceetee21 2 years ago
Elkie voice is far MORE unique than Carey's Rock, Blues, Jazz. No attitude either.
slickwillie1947 2 years ago 2
@ceetee21 Elkie voice is streets ahead of the overated diva Carey
zinesilol88 1 year ago
Egad what a brilliant, wonderful song! What talent.
poisenpen2003 2 years ago 2
Awesome. From VJ, a brilliant blues rock band, and this wildly sexy performance to Pearl's a SInger etc.
Oh well, she deserved fame and money somehow .
drwinkle101 2 years ago
Wow
johncclay1 2 years ago
This is knockout!
pierstheoneandonly 2 years ago 3
For me Elkie took a wrong turn, when she left Vinegar Joe, she's the best blues shouter ever!
romneypete 2 years ago 10
I almost didn`t recognize Robert from this clip. He looks so different with such a long hair!
Lolita1982 2 years ago
A vision of GOD
adoroel77 2 years ago
Elkie Brooks is the best "unknown" singer in the universe!!!
MCPOAirdale 3 years ago 18
@MCPOAirdale Elkie is only "unknown" in the US but it's great to see people giving her the thumbs up. So many people put her down, for reasons better known to themselves. Jealousy, perhaps.
rocker53zero 1 year ago
Fantastic posting Stevids.
Jeez she was sexy in those days and still is in a different way.
I know Robert and Elkie were the main attractions but Pete (with the really long hair) made a massive contribution and of course finished up marrying Elkie. Didn't work out though, so Trevor finished up the lucky fella! Why couldn't it be me?
terryclary 3 years ago
I don't know who was in charge of Elkie's
career in those days,but they were a bunch of
morons. She would have made it big in America.
She had a great vocal range. At least, Robert
made it big over here. I'm glad of that.
nettiebaby45 3 years ago 6
Totally agree,must a been a bunch of morons. Elkie should have been huge in the States. She is the type of artist America would love.
farttart00000 3 years ago 3
English Janis Joplin
lotuspods 3 years ago 4
Elkie and Robert together! Just so fantastic!
He is sooooooo CUTE with long hair! Elkie is a tremendous singer.
nettiebaby45 3 years ago 5
thanks for sharing this great song with us,Elkie warbling at her best.Vinegar Joe should have an official DVD.
cosmicradience 3 years ago 4