@theBESTelvis@theBESTelvis Proby's the best singer theres ever been.LOL,yes hes that good no one knows who he is,................so funny,you are a card,its the truth ok.............
I first heard P.J. in 1966. I imagine it took overwhelming courage and stamina to endure his adversity, while that amazing voice languished. I'm glad you tube has revived appreciation for him but it would be nice to see fortune come his way, too, at long last.
I think "pony tails" is a better description. He was a trend setter back in the 60's when his single pony tail was the first! His double pony tails 16 years later did not set a trend.Whichever way he styles his hair is fine with me just as long as that great voice stays the same Ron
I love this, he had the pig tails when I saw him in Oldham 1981ish, went in his dressing room after the show for his autograph, he had a hugh bed in it and I was sat next to him. I was seventeen and loved him then as I do now. unfortunately I lost the autograph a couple of years later in a messy relationsip breakup but I still remember what it said. Debi, all my, me love, P J Proby.
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For those of you who do NOT understand,Elvis, outsings,anyone else with ease.and so say all of us,ha ha ha ha,that hair do is so good,thats why he hit the bottle,shut that door,ha ha ha love it,more please............
But please grabar20, I love Elvis as well and will always do, so the fact that he is your idol doesn't make you my enemy at all.
Despite that I can't for the life of me understand your strange obsession with PJ Proby. Your Elvis is the most idolized artist ever so how come that you are so incredibly afraid of the tiny competion from a guy who had his peak about 43 years ago???
By the way: what did Elvis do when Proby recorded his hits in 64-65? Queenie Waheenie?
"Look at me! I'm the greatest singer in the whole wide world, but I don't need any stylist, just give me two rubberbands. I don't need to be the most handsome. All of those who only look at my hairstyle and don't listen to my voice are only to pity. People who are beyond help, but I'm not singing for them."
Anyone with two fresh ears can hear that Proby outsings Elvis and anyone else with ease on this tune.
I think you're reading too much into this. He was probably drunk, but what the heck. Seeing this clip was fantastic. He looked pretty damn good all things considered. He has a real nice voice, thats for certain!
Just wanted to check the comments to see if there was anything new to read, and there I was AGAIN speechless just listening to the worlds greatest singer. Be he white, black green or whatever!
I mean; goddamitt! You who stubbornly refuses to admit Jims greatness, LISTEN TO HOW THE MAN SINGS!
Understand also that Proby in this period of his life hadn't recorded for major label for 15 years, did almost no concerts at all and was long since an alcoholic.
Jim looks sad. Disillussioned. Almost as if he had given up all hopes for any kind of future.
Not a trace of a succesfull career in 15 years. Only defeats. It's the most laidback version of Somewhere I've ever heard him do. despite all that he is just in a class of his own!
Absolutely marvellous.
The Probian mystery never ceases to amaze me. Here he is, the Goddamn best singer in the world showing it to the world again and again and again...and almost noone gives a damn. Love you Jim!
I saw Mr. Proby sing this on TV way back in like 1965 or so (?). I had my young socks knocked off. and to this day never understood why he never became the huge superstar he should have been. I think there maybe quite a few of us long time fans who simply thought he just disappeared forever. If not for YT I'd have probably never seen or heard him again.
Every time I hear him, be it as a rocker, balladeer, a soulman, countrysinger or whatever I can't for the life of me understand why he just disappeared.
Larger than life he could have been anything but ended up as a nobody.
Sorry my friend I cannot agree P.J. ended up as a nobody! He's a living legend & that will be verified in the years to come.He was huge at one stage in his career and if the world was a fair place he would have stayed that way. Bonus for Proby fans....he's still around & singing better than ever! Ron
The bottomline is that PJ Proby today is completely forgotten in the publics eye, and has been forgotten for decades. The fact that he is a better singer than anyone else on the market even today has nothing to do with his popularity among common people. "A nobody" can seem like a hard word, nevertheless it´s true if you talk popularity and not talent. And the truth is always the truth, even if you don´t like it.
TheRamyth He may be "forgotten" in a few countries where he once was popular. In the UK in particular he is definitely NOT forgotten & he is making CD's,touring,on the radio & is sometimes featured in the newspapers ......so don't write him off yet please! he still has a lot to offer. A true Proby fan, Ron
He never lost it what a genius
SadAnorak 1 month ago in playlist Favorite videos
Love it. PJProby is a one off....which is what I love.
SadAnorak 1 month ago
I Love You PJ. I've always Loved You and I always will.
sherilyn1977 7 months ago
pigtails have to go.
sergio944 10 months ago
I remember the presenter Mike Smith having a go at PJ's look.
What a voice though. Phenomenal!
stwads 11 months ago
@stwads Mike Smith....where is he now?? Nowhere!! but P.J. Proby is still here & singing better than ever!
rontenn 4 months ago
@theBESTelvis Proby's the best singer theres ever been,LOL,and more,LOL........
ITSTHETRUTHOK 1 year ago
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YEP...He sure is, Nice of you to post that as well. , LOL
theBESTelvis 1 year ago
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@theBESTelvis @theBESTelvis Proby's the best singer theres ever been.LOL,yes hes that good no one knows who he is,................so funny,you are a card,its the truth ok.............
ITSTHETRUTHOK 1 year ago
Great interpretation of his hit.
He has been a star in my life for 50years now, thats no has been.
cleavecolin 1 year ago
I first heard P.J. in 1966. I imagine it took overwhelming courage and stamina to endure his adversity, while that amazing voice languished. I'm glad you tube has revived appreciation for him but it would be nice to see fortune come his way, too, at long last.
50sVintage 1 year ago
After all these years "Somewhere" is still my favourite song and P.J. Proby, my favourite singer.
sherilyn1977 2 years ago
I think "pony tails" is a better description. He was a trend setter back in the 60's when his single pony tail was the first! His double pony tails 16 years later did not set a trend.Whichever way he styles his hair is fine with me just as long as that great voice stays the same Ron
rontenn 2 years ago
pig tales really?
heavenlysong1 2 years ago
He is so very very good. He makes this song his own even though it is a classic, he puts his own power and conviction to it.
otagomike 2 years ago
I think the pony-tails look kinda cute.
clean3 2 years ago
Whatever year ,whatever song, P.J.Proby is THE SPECIAL ONE Ron
rontenn 2 years ago
Yes P.J. Thers Is A Place For You. It's up there on the stage doing what you do best. Singing for us.
Good on you P.J.
sherilyn1977 3 years ago 3
I have heard him sing that song a zillion times, that was exhilarating and confirms his artistry, a legend in his lifetime for sure.
NZ loves you PJ
P.S.
The pigtails Hmmm silly and a pity I think.
cleavecolin 3 years ago 4
I love this, he had the pig tails when I saw him in Oldham 1981ish, went in his dressing room after the show for his autograph, he had a hugh bed in it and I was sat next to him. I was seventeen and loved him then as I do now. unfortunately I lost the autograph a couple of years later in a messy relationsip breakup but I still remember what it said. Debi, all my, me love, P J Proby.
debijw 3 years ago 2
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Mickeslina i am not your enemy you are ok......if you like pj thats ok with me.......
grabar20 3 years ago
Thank you, mate!
Mickeslina 3 years ago
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For those of you who do NOT understand,Elvis, outsings,anyone else with ease.and so say all of us,ha ha ha ha,that hair do is so good,thats why he hit the bottle,shut that door,ha ha ha love it,more please............
grabar20 3 years ago
But please grabar20, I love Elvis as well and will always do, so the fact that he is your idol doesn't make you my enemy at all.
Despite that I can't for the life of me understand your strange obsession with PJ Proby. Your Elvis is the most idolized artist ever so how come that you are so incredibly afraid of the tiny competion from a guy who had his peak about 43 years ago???
By the way: what did Elvis do when Proby recorded his hits in 64-65? Queenie Waheenie?
The world laughed at E.P.
Mickeslina 3 years ago
For those of you who do NOT understand,
the haitstyle was Probys way of saying:
"Look at me! I'm the greatest singer in the whole wide world, but I don't need any stylist, just give me two rubberbands. I don't need to be the most handsome. All of those who only look at my hairstyle and don't listen to my voice are only to pity. People who are beyond help, but I'm not singing for them."
Anyone with two fresh ears can hear that Proby outsings Elvis and anyone else with ease on this tune.
Mickeslina 3 years ago
I think you're reading too much into this. He was probably drunk, but what the heck. Seeing this clip was fantastic. He looked pretty damn good all things considered. He has a real nice voice, thats for certain!
chuckdee121 3 years ago
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this is a joke...whats with the ponytails???
elvisscilla 3 years ago
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"oh" GET YOU,shut that door,look at the hair,ha ha ha ha,just as i thought,ha ha ha ,hes a mincer,ha ha ha ha ha............
grabar20 3 years ago
Hi grabar 20!
What is your obsession with this Jim Proby?
I'm curios! Let me know.
To me it feels like an obsession. Must be something extraordinary.
By the way...don't worry, in my world Elvis is number 2. Not too bad anyway, an't it?
Mickeslina 3 years ago
Just wanted to check the comments to see if there was anything new to read, and there I was AGAIN speechless just listening to the worlds greatest singer. Be he white, black green or whatever!
I mean; goddamitt! You who stubbornly refuses to admit Jims greatness, LISTEN TO HOW THE MAN SINGS!
Understand also that Proby in this period of his life hadn't recorded for major label for 15 years, did almost no concerts at all and was long since an alcoholic.
Despite that he easily outsang everyone!
Mickeslina 3 years ago
AMAZING VOICE,
what more can i say !!!!
many people think PJ is another elvis figure in musical history yet he doesn't the recognition for it at all. PROBYS THE BEST SINGER EVER.
theBESTelvis 3 years ago
Speechless.
PKPurvis 3 years ago
Wow! What a power! Unbelievable...
manjadolan 3 years ago
Jim looks sad. Disillussioned. Almost as if he had given up all hopes for any kind of future.
Not a trace of a succesfull career in 15 years. Only defeats. It's the most laidback version of Somewhere I've ever heard him do. despite all that he is just in a class of his own!
Absolutely marvellous.
The Probian mystery never ceases to amaze me. Here he is, the Goddamn best singer in the world showing it to the world again and again and again...and almost noone gives a damn. Love you Jim!
Mickeslina 3 years ago 2
I saw Mr. Proby sing this on TV way back in like 1965 or so (?). I had my young socks knocked off. and to this day never understood why he never became the huge superstar he should have been. I think there maybe quite a few of us long time fans who simply thought he just disappeared forever. If not for YT I'd have probably never seen or heard him again.
doctorcastille 2 years ago
Exactly.
Every time I hear him, be it as a rocker, balladeer, a soulman, countrysinger or whatever I can't for the life of me understand why he just disappeared.
Larger than life he could have been anything but ended up as a nobody.
What a shame.
Mickeslina 2 years ago
Sorry my friend I cannot agree P.J. ended up as a nobody! He's a living legend & that will be verified in the years to come.He was huge at one stage in his career and if the world was a fair place he would have stayed that way. Bonus for Proby fans....he's still around & singing better than ever! Ron
rontenn 2 years ago
The bottomline is that PJ Proby today is completely forgotten in the publics eye, and has been forgotten for decades. The fact that he is a better singer than anyone else on the market even today has nothing to do with his popularity among common people. "A nobody" can seem like a hard word, nevertheless it´s true if you talk popularity and not talent. And the truth is always the truth, even if you don´t like it.
TheRamyth 2 years ago
TheRamyth He may be "forgotten" in a few countries where he once was popular. In the UK in particular he is definitely NOT forgotten & he is making CD's,touring,on the radio & is sometimes featured in the newspapers ......so don't write him off yet please! he still has a lot to offer. A true Proby fan, Ron
rontenn 2 years ago