boy george - to be reborn

[LeanderTom]

Gorgeous! Your Voice has haunted me for most of my life and still gives me goosebumps every time. Thank you, you wonderful gorgeous creature. xox

[lavenderalex]

like if boy george sent you here from twitter!

[tinabenez]

He's Always Incredibly Moving!! <3

[mikebtko1]

Boy George is genius! The man knows how to write classics, and the vocals were always so soulful and pretty, just love him!

[Eliya1995]

I LOVE BOY GEORGE!!! he's got the most fabulous voice ever!!

[rugbydazz]

And I'm not being cruel, I love him always have always will!

[rugbydazz]

he looks like mommy dearest in this video

[ErnestoAH]

Wow, Madonna's THIS USED TO BE MY PLAYGROUND has the same concept, who copied who?

[odowdfan]

Another great song which showcases George's great talent and beautiful voice.

[cheyenne8325]

I love this song...and I love you georgie!

[TheMiniManson14]

when I listen to this song I realize something. No matter how hard I try .. I can`t let go :)

[1994ALove]

George has one, if not the, greatest voices ever. It's sweet and soft, and, on occasion, can be very sexy.

[ALEXY888PARIS]

French Jean-Baptiste MONDINO always made great videos !

Wonderful song !

[MrKingofthe80s]

Love this song....when my heart was broken in 2003, i listened to this song over n over....spoke volumes

[Adrienx]

QUELLE CHANSON MAGNIFIQUE !

[LUCASTHELIGHT]

I love the video and I juste realised how Madonna used that video for: This used to be my playground - I love the reference Madge but this one is better ;)

[MrDjthomase]

my fave song off SOLd never knew there was a vid for this ..wow

[breulot]

on t aime tous mr boy george,quel grand artiste tu est.BREULOT

[TheMiniManson14]

I like how he puts his heart and soul into these simple words....how could anyone say this is not touching...? so much emotion, brings me tears....I could live, I could die, I could be reborn in your arms,George... xx

[blueride38]

@TheMiniManson14 ...thats what makes george a real artist...he writes beautiful lyrics that dont have to be vulgar and can be applied to most anyone....my favorite artist ever...still listen to culture club and boys solo stuff all the time...i could not deprive myself of such a treat

[1994ALove]

This is the most beautiful song I've ever heard him sing. I love you, George.

[SAMHAINTHA]

This song also makes me cry. I`m feeling it on a personal level. I like that about George, he puts emotion into his songs. To be re-born....yep

[Mengonella99]

unico

[MrKokopellivhg]

After Elton: Speaking of Madonna, did u ever notice that Madonna’s 1992 “This Used 2 Be My Playground” video is stylistically almost identical 2 ur late 80’s “2 Be Reborn” video? Boy George: My video was directed by [fashion photographer n music video director] John-Baptiste Mondino, but Madonna’s was the 1 people remember. When it came out, I called it “This Used 2 Be My Video.”

Read more: madonnarama.c.om/posts-en/2011­/03/01/boy-george-on-madonna-a­nd-lady-gaga/#ixzz1FSp3skNM

[ubrilliant1]

I love all these videos of him.. He's so talented! A beautiful man with such a sweet spirit and heart. He inspires me to keep going on.. Love you Geroge.

[GLAMPIXIE1234]

such a beautiful song it makes me cry everytime i hear it...what year is this!?

[colormedestiny]

@GLAMPIXIE1234 1987 :)

[mlvc6969]

I can't believe that the director of Madonna's This Used To Be My Playground video Alek Keshishian thought he could copy the 1987 Jean-Baptiste Mondino video, it is almost an exact copy of this amazing video, i love Boy first and Madonna second but she claimed that she had never seen this video, Boy always refers to this video as "This Used to Be My Video". Boy's version came out in 1987 and Madonna's version in 1992 but it is obviously copied from Boy's superior version.

[anthonynewsome]

this really is an amazing video - Madonna stole the idea for her This Used to B my Playground Vid - but George's is the first and the best - just 41,000 hits is very poor considering how fantastic a song it is - no wonder that youth culture today is so contrived/bland/conservative/u­ptight & homophobic -

[daviej6666]

@anthonynewsome ,couldn't have said it better myself,so true

[anthonynewsome]

@daviej6666 hi and thanks -

[tomosoos]

 a wonderful and beautiful song, thank you sir george

[tom3206]

Without Words !!! I Love this Song since 21 jears and it still bring's the good old Feelings back to me whenever i hear it !!! THX George !!! (and Gloria Grey for One of the mostfeeling Travestie-Show Perfoemance i have ever seen !!!!!!)

[thedarthflagger]

madonna so bit off this video. no wonder george slags off on her so much.

[mlvc6969]

@thedarthflagger I always thought Madonna ripped him off but Alek Keshishian ripped this off from Jean Baptist and Madonna claims to of never of seen the original version but it is pretty much an exact copy.

[SweetDreams1430]

of course boy george has the most beautiful voice in the world, but a lot of people are not aware of this fact which is really sad and unfair.

[boyrick84]

i love georges voice. no one can ever take his place, a wonderful man!!!

[nathjt]

One of the most beautiful voice...

[M001062]

Tribut to the most beautyful voice I've ever heard!!!!! Thank you for helping me threw all the years!!!! I love you George!!!!!

[TistaTaker]

I totally agree with yu am crying as i am writing this

[trici30]

George has the most beautiful voice of the World.Like always very beautiful song from him

[michaux6000]

GREAT VIDEO.

[angeledu13009]

elle est si belle comme lui

[angeledu13009]

goog very good

[iloveit123]

what a beautiful song

[angelcherie2003]

my nan loved boy george so we played this at her funeral..hope she would of liked it

[777albo]

his best and the best song ever written for unrequited love ,love it . al xx

[lela2216]

When did CC breakup?

[crispublicity2007]

my love life, boy has been the only man who hast'n cried t me for love..........

he will always be my perfect lover, i love this song

[dickcraigery]

@crispublicity2007

Culture Club broke up my senior year--1986 (gasp!)--Boy actually admitted in a press conference that he and Jon had been having an affair--totally true, remember it well.

[FetusLovesYou]

I STILL LOVE YOU GEORGE! ;-)

[mahaltony]

magic

[TheIcomeforyou]

Extremely beautiful! Boy George's voice is a jewel: So sweet and mesmerizing!

Excellent song! Thank You!

[GPATRS1]

Beautiful. Does anyone know where you can get this video? (VHS/DVD)

[777albo]

just love the philosophy of the song and the simple message ,we can ...do and be with our one , pre ,the not one , this song is in my top 5 of all time al x

[Argentineangelina]

Love is the most wonderful feeling in this world. George expresses so much love with his beautiful voice.

It's Valentine's Day and could be a better time to tell him: I LOVE YOU, GEORGE!!!! YOU ARE THE APPLE OF MY EYE!

LA MÁS GUAPA SIEMPRE TE AMARÁ!!!

[variousgenres]

Boy George has an enchanting voice, and I believe he has been underrated in that regard, as well as a songwriter. This song is one of his most beautiful.

[humanracin]

This is a much better video and song than Madonna's copy of it for This Used To Be My Playground...

[SweetDreams1430]

I hate Madonna, she is a thief, I can't believe myself when I watched her video for American life after i read a comment here, it's similar to Boy George's video war song, this is the third video she stole from boy George. Shame on her (bitch).

[MadameLil]

@SweetDreams1430 Regardless, "Madge" & George have been on-again-off-again friends.  Interesting.

[NorthEast81]

Similar to Pete Burns and George Michael, so many people refuse to acknowledge the creative influences of Boy George. Madonna blatantly copied this video for her "This Used to Be My Playground." I think that Boy George has influenced pop music so much more than most people give him credit for.

[jupiter150]

@NorthEast81 copy your comment and place it in a Madonna video I hope you do not mind.

[mahaltony]

amazing song

[katebushing]

Yeah but did anyone notice that the video for AMERICAN LIFE was very much a copy of the WAR SONG video as well. Also look up the video of i think it is called balacka or baracka, and see how much of that has been used in her videos. love this boy geaorge song btw

[JoshuaSkye]

Love both artists and was shocked to see this video; I never have before. Do they have the same director? Of course, if we really want to get down to it this concept was done in a 1980s horror movie called "Deadtime Stories." But the American Life and War Song videos are NOTHING alike. I mean nothing, so I don't get the comparison at all.

[pedrogphoto]

Another great song from the original and talented Boy George. His voice is beautiful and disarming. Sold is a great album. He is definitely underrated as a solo artist. The video is brilliant. I can't believe Madonna so blatantly copied this video frame by frame. That is shameful.

[Argentineangelina]

This song is the most beautiful, I believe. George's voice can be really appreciated. So full of feeling and emotion. The lyrics... so sweet.

[stpetersburg]

boy george on is much better

[daviej6666]

makes me think of my mum and wot i;m gonna do without her

[glossop18]

@daviej6666 your mum not gone she is with you all the time.

[putengesicht]

still wonderful after all thost years.

[MrPloty]

this video is more beautiful than madonna's video... Boy George has got so emotion !

[777albo]

Heart felt in 1989 to loss and ditto in 2009 I gave them love ,something new ,you knew the answer -- give it back --et al ,ca va , but couldnt , ah well ,this song will be one day ,'t hat love is mine' xx

[777albo]

absolutely beautiful

[daviej6666]

such a waste! gr8 talent self destroyed

[weewez]

this is shuch a loverly song

[billyflynn2]

I loved this song as a 'tortured' 16 year old - I was never in love with George but loved him.

[lervin007]

Hei dude,THIS SONG is from 1986,and Madona,s song is 10 year latter.

[skippybartalozzi]

thats why she copied it ...everyone noticed Madonna copied it anyway !!

[rhymeandreasoning]

the video is very Madonna - 'This Used To Be My Playground'..was it the same director?

[vetG2008]

this video is owned by BG,Madonna copy this video!

[skippybartalozzi]

you are so right .....!! madonna sucks big time.

[RocStarr913]

Yes, they were both directed by Jean Baptiste Mondino.

[juancamex]

Actually yes.  Jean Baptiste Mondino.

This was first the the madonna one.

[guruelaine]

that was gorgeous .. i can apply those sentiments to so many situations in my life. Sung beautifully. x

[earthgirlmaz]

love it! I saw George live I think it was last year :S anyway he is still amazing!!! love ya George :)

x

[jerrymaxey1399]

Inventive for sure, but one of George's weakest songs. His songs of the last 8 - 10 years are magical.

[perpetual61]

I will continue to be his fan no matter what, he has brought so much joy to my life and right now is when he needs much love and acceptance. Boy George keep the faith.

[Douggiie]

The trials and tribulations he has been through have in no way dimmed the light of his star. Everyone falters at one point or another. He is after all, human.

[bagpussarah]

That's beautiful and very true.

[poesydon]

This guy could sing his ass off in his prime. FOR REAL!!! It's such a shame that the most talented among us seem to succumb to drugs & other demons. I was a huge Boy George fan & still am to some degree but when I look at what drugs has done to him, all I can say is what a waste.

[lyfragola]

Instead of being ashamed of Boy to whom you say you admired and that now for the drugs is alone a garbage deberias to write to his principal page and to make him know that he can go out of the drugs, that possesses the whole support of those who still love it, easily is to criticize for that you are not in his shoes and do not know the difficult thing that is to go out of the drugs.

[poesydon]

I forgot just how touchy some of us can be about our idols. I never said I was ashamed of George. I'm fan. I think he is extremely talented but it's a shame that his talent has been tarnished by drugs. No, I haven't walked in his shoes & neither have you but we all have issues. I don't know about you but I didn't turn to drugs to solve mine. Most people don't. I love him but he doesn't get a pass for being Boy George. I'm not sitting in judgement; just expressing an opinion. Don't agree? Fine:)

[lyfragola]

It is true Poesydon , not they all resort to the drugs to shelter of the problems, I said to you that your you do not know the hard thing that is to go out of an addiction, I'm dependent medicament and my fight is a year after year for going out of this we are happy that we love the life we suffer silently knowing that we depend on drugs or medicines to be in balance and it's a hell but do not give up(some) despite that to affected our health & the physicist we don't stop smiling & fighting

[Michelle12372]

One of my favorite songs!

[bebageorge]

Boy George is the best singer

in th world!!!!!

he has an amazing voice

and this song makes me cry

sometimes and

I LOV BOY GEORGE

with all my heart

and he as a pretty blue eyes!!!

BOY GEORGE IS THE BEST!!!!!!

[michaelhenicker]

Yes, after Madonna ripped him off this amazing video for "This used to be my playground", he wittily called it "This used to be my video". Anyway, this song is one of George's masterpieces. He looks so beautiful and i adore everything in it. As often, it was a bit overlookedI in the UK but it was a massive hit in France, Italy and Spain. George, thank you for all the brilliant years. Sure there are more to come.......XXXXXXXXXXXXX

[zarofrench]

This video was made by French director:Jean-Baptiste MONDINO who also made Open your Heart for Madonna,and C'Est Comme Ca by Les Rita Mitsouko.

[derrickrendall]

Beautiful.

Welcome home, George.

x

[jamescotton1]

Love George, hope he's doing OK and will bring that beautiful voice back

[Tootie002]

my goodness, what a great song!! i enjoy his music so much. I cry from this song, well, you know, because of how good it is, what good progress

[DIETRICHCICCONE]

Alek Keshishian ripped this off for Madonna...

[benefit1984]

I think your right since that was made way before Madonna's video in 1992!!

[zarofrench]

Video by Jean-Baptiste MONDINO,wHO is a French genius who worked with George,Madonna(Open your Heart),Jill Jones(Mia Boca),or Vanessa Paradis(Tandem).

[1starryeyedkid]

I love Boy George [and it's a great song] but he does sound a bit like a nanny goat on this one!

[Alanni91789]

I feel like crying every time I hear this song. It's just how he sings it, that's all.

[TheNouveauxdecadence]

@Alanni91789

I know EXACTLY what you mean +

"Talk To me, Loose The Disguise"....

[TheNouveauxdecadence]

@Alanni91789

I absolutely understand, i feel the same

[sharkboy68]

this is genius. love george, the song, and video. madonna definitely ripped it off

[Tootie002]

very good song!

[hbotis]

This is a great great great song.

George, hope u pull yourself together soon -- to be reborn....

[xparanoidxxandroidx]

er.. in reference to madonna stealing the idea! i love george.. lol!

[tkkfatt]

I'm moved by this song

[PirateSkip4]

i love this video ... it shows how MADONNA is a fake scrag who steals other peoples ideas ....watch Kate Bush Live at Hammersmith Madonna used heaps of her moves in blonde ambition tour Madonna sucks turd, this video is the BLUE PRINT to her shit music clip.

[lauandastarbreeze]

Wow, you were right saying Madonna stole Boy George's idea for the video. They are too similar. Sorry for the bad english, I'm a brasilian girl. But Madonna's music and lyrics is sooo much better...

"Say goodbye to yesterday, these words I'll never say"......Makes me cry for my long lost childhood

[hbotis]

Sweetie, Madonna is fine but you should do a reality check. I don't think Madonna has ever dived into herself that much in her songs, and its clear that George wrote most of his songs. Maddie might be popular and great but they're 2 different entertainers. Just say Madonna is better than Britney and leave it at that.

[maxieeee818]

omg how powerful is this song it put tears to my eyes just listening to it

[ErdalYildizFan]

I love Madonna, but it`s fact she stole this idea or are you blind leesmith 96?

[leesmith96]

i do not agree with that last comment you are a twat

[josephsinclair]

Why do you not believe? It's fact surely?

[garyifny]

Fucking Madonna stole this video idea for "This Used to Be My Playground."

[xparanoidxxandroidx]

Wow, i just checked that out, disgrace!!!!!

[sheyda212]

stunning boy ,angelic voice .oone of the greatest videos of all time

[juancamex]

In my personal opinion SOLD is the best Boy George solo album.

It makes me cry and recalls me those wonderful years when i was a teenager.

[rjohnsonjr70]

Boy George just exudes talent. Gifted, absolutely gifted.

[LookAlikescollection]

its so nice seeing this video after so many years, it made me cry, missing my dad with this song! thank u george for this beautiful song that u have recorded!

[happylalaboys]

My condolences LookAlikescolelction

[LookAlikescollection]

Thank You so much!

[mazkaren]

so love his eyebrows

[patoches]

j'adoreeeeeeeeeeeee

[cedrat01]

This video was shot by Jean-Baptiste Mondino, that's plain to see....The song is a cmassical....For eternity.

I have kissed my boyfriend for the first time on a bridge in Paris, I will never forget it.

[kotesl]

Simply superb forever

[magiclynn]

I guess madonna video "This Use To Be My Playground" was imitation of this video.

[MabelEleven]

The similarities are obvious, but so are the differences....Boy George has vocal talent!!!

-Shirlee

[54321sm]

In George's autobiography he refers to Madonna copying this video... 'This used to be my video'.

[marcorubes]

FAVOLOSO

[ediepassion]

he is and was so ahead of his time .sort of out of synch..just beautiful..still in 2008 it looks fresh

[jennychicolini]

this is the saddest music video I've ever saw. :(

[BoyGeorgeRocks]

same!! I'l Adore is also very sad it broke my heart watching and listening to it!

[juancamex]

For me, SOLD is the best album of boy george.

It was dedicated completely to Jon Moss.

I love it.

[redrumax]

mY FAV gEORGE VIDEO!

[misseryman177]

brilliant

[koolberry]

thanks, I too have looked around for this one. I remember choosing it to lipsink at a halloween party to long ago to remember the year.nastalgia of yesteryear.

[TistaTaker]

thank you a million times for this video i have been trying to find it for years thank you again love from Angie xxx

[coldshoulder2]

george's best ballad imo

[jessroxs4u]

wow this is just fantastic!!

[blueride38]

Great Ballad that could only be sung by George.  Stunning--refreshing true talent -great voice...This was on his 1st solo album "SOLD" and has been made available on various other collections as well. I listen to boy george or Culture Club almost everyday..never get tired of them or him...so many good songs from their albums its amazing.

[ILuvBoyGeorge]

It cant make me cry if i dont no wat it means lol! tell me anyone!

[paisleypower30]

What year was this song?

Beautiful!

[SannieGirl5]

1987

[chandlerdt]

i'm crying on my key brod i love this song

[stewartdblack]

... stunning

[xCharliiiex]

Actually it's the first time I hear it..

And Bookworm110 yes I did cry ..

It's a very beautiful song!

[Csillaboga]

One of my favourite videos this!Thanks!

[marmavit]

It's identical to "this used to be my playground"....Madge really copied this time!

[fartface77]

Madonna didn't direct the video

[spiritsong72]

I'm kinda torn about it. On one hand, Madge COMPLETELY ripped Boy Goerge off. But on the other hand she didn't direct the video. But on the other foot, Madge being the control freak she is 1) She'd know Boy George did it first 2) Boy George would find out and call her out on it and 3) though Madge's been known to take various styles and put her own "twist" on them, this is a BLATANT rip off. Which makes me think she DIDN'T know. So do we give her the benefit of the doubt? Hmmm... I dunno!

[powert0me]

debra gibson did this too

[deanriam]

Debbie Gibson's "Out Of The Blue" doesn't share any similarities with this one or the Madonna video, but the Madonna video and this one even start the same.

[atomicsexxxkitten]

Debra Gibson's video looks like this one and Madonna's too. Maybe there was a common motif about moving pictures that music video directors had going on.

[bookworm110]

i love this song!!!! omg does it make anyone else cry?!

[gosisterette]

Right Spotlight83!

Well, I'm feeling like I need this song today...

[spotlight83]

Thanks for posting this. Now I know George wasn't kidding when he said Madonna ripped this video off for "This Used To Be My Playground." Or, as he called it, "This Used To Be My Video."