She’s criminally underrated- a staggering talent and still touring and releasing albums
@garethflood3116
Жыл бұрын
Just watched her live last night absolutely outstanding.
@nintendy
6 ай бұрын
Agreed; and still looks amazing too!
@1958mufc
6 ай бұрын
Absolutely. Awesome voice. I absolutely love her. She has just turned 79…
@billwellington4339
6 ай бұрын
Sang with Robert Palmer in Vinegar Joe...another great voice..
@margaretzoheir4468
3 ай бұрын
I agree with you. One 8fvthe greatest female singers from the UK
@valeriechapman1612
3 жыл бұрын
Elkie Brooks - Fool if you think its over. This has to be one of those songs which hasn’t dated at all. She’s got such a beautiful voice and comes across like the true professional and talented singer she is. Fantastic Elkie. Perfection
@IIIlllBravo
Жыл бұрын
Just learned in tiktok that she turned down what’s love got to do with it which was a big hit for Tina turner
@teviottilehurst
3 жыл бұрын
Without doubt, the most underrated female singer Britain has produced. It's criminal she didn't make it in the States.
@morrisjensen1959
Жыл бұрын
@@NigelWillmott Damed...
@sharonseed
11 ай бұрын
She stayed loyal to her British roots, not everyone wants fame in mad America. Im a big fan of our British Elkie Brooks, seen her in concert many times she is a British treasure. Better than the like of Adele who has got far too big for her boots, America is welcomed to her, no doubt when her career dries up in America she will come back to Britain as many of them have and do.
@bostonseeker
8 ай бұрын
The musical godmother of Adele, AmyW, and others ...
@jeremyevans9137
5 ай бұрын
“making it” in the “States” is not an ultimate goal.
@danw1374
2 ай бұрын
And Dana Gillespie
@1dingster1
12 жыл бұрын
One of the best songs ever by Chris Rea and Elkie Brooks knocks it out of the park, Great version by Elkie.
@Jay-fb4dz
7 ай бұрын
Reminds me of lazy quiet Sundays back in the early 80s with school the next day. Shops closed. No mobiles etc tape on standby for the top 40 countdown. Miss those days so much.
@TheLily1001
2 жыл бұрын
She did a fine job with this song. Beautiful voice. Love this.
@mogsyman
4 жыл бұрын
I want those days of my life back again!
@michaelmcdermott8993
7 ай бұрын
Dont we all
@Coffeydrinker
5 ай бұрын
Me too
@gingerali
4 ай бұрын
If only !
@rachelbanks9871
5 күн бұрын
If only..
@SinisterTantru3
Жыл бұрын
She added a woman’s touch to this. I remember this when I was a little boy. Bravo
@Gemineye22
15 жыл бұрын
This song brings tears to my eyes ... it just brings back a lot of great memories, I will never get tired of listening to it.
@gaynorparkerbourne4127
11 ай бұрын
does me too
@kevos65
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful lady and beautiful singer ❤️
@michaelorenstein9165
8 күн бұрын
This Yank happened to be in Liverpool in Dec. '81 and Jan. '82. This song, plus songs by Shakin' Stevens, Human League, Ronnie Milsap, and a reggae group that did "If You Want to Be Happy for the Rest of Your Life, Never Make a Pretty Woman Your Wife" all seemed to debut during that period. And what a wonderful period it was! Each song had frequent radio play.
@helenbrookshaw7263
2 жыл бұрын
I love both Chris and Elkie's versions.
@grahampearson5670
10 ай бұрын
Both Chris and Elkie sang good versions of Fool If You Think It's Over.
@claudiovignoli6325
2 жыл бұрын
One of the most beautiful songs in the world!
@karlynbaptie870
4 ай бұрын
Omg 2024 still adore 🥰
@aaronrowles6596
10 жыл бұрын
Only just discovered her today really. My oh my, what a voice this girl has! Elkie you can be assured that you're legacy will live with this 20 year old lad from Salford - forever!
@MOGGS1942
10 жыл бұрын
Better late than never. Check out her "Pearls" album. You'll thank me and leave me something in your will!!!
@mercedyzmarieguion292
6 жыл бұрын
moggs "...leave me something in your will." great comment!!!!!! you've piqued my interest 😀😀😀
@Natalie-jq3ip
Жыл бұрын
In salford as well 😃
@Malic759
Жыл бұрын
She’s a Salford Girl too mate❤❤❤
@kelvinassender3822
Жыл бұрын
Try her band Vinegar Joe
@rachelbanks9871
5 күн бұрын
This song is forever loved..no matter what the year...
@ericgeorge5483
8 жыл бұрын
Only Elkie Brooks could have pulled off a cover version of this quality; I bet even Chris Rea loves this!
@greenisland75
8 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with you.
@germanley4276
7 жыл бұрын
I think you nailed that one.
@stevenpascoe9520
5 жыл бұрын
Defo
@grahampearson5670
4 жыл бұрын
Fool If You Think It's Over is a song I know by heart and this version by Elkie in 1982 is a decent enough one.
@ericgeorge5483
4 жыл бұрын
@@grahampearson5670 Its an EXCELLENT cover.
@patmurtagh3077
4 ай бұрын
What a voice l remember seeing her for the first time way back in late 79
@Siasmummy
6 жыл бұрын
Every single one of her songs bring back some kind of memory for me... Love her XXX
@bethel1019
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah. I remember once sitting in a dentist's chair and he had the radio on. Lilac Wine was playing in the background while he filled my teeth!
@derekatkins1773
3 жыл бұрын
Ellie Brooks. A name of beautiful songs of love and loss. We still love you Elkie and always will. Your music plays in in 2021. Thank you .😀
@Bonzman
6 ай бұрын
We have seen her 5 times live have got all her albums, probably the best British female singer of all time ❤
@Jake-jr2zh
4 ай бұрын
Definitely.
@geraldmoore4001
3 ай бұрын
what a talent! what a woman!
@MOGGS1942
7 жыл бұрын
I just adore this gorgeous lady. Her singing sends me to another place. This song is from her "Pearls" album, 1981. If you like her, and don't already have the album, go buy it . You'll thank me.
@kevmaverick3921
5 жыл бұрын
Saw her last night in concert and she raised the roof
@tarstarkusz
3 жыл бұрын
HELL NO!!! Buy Chris Rea's album. His version is MUCH better.
@roztrevelyan7216
3 жыл бұрын
I adore her too, I used to listen to that album a must if you haven’t heard it
@MOGGS1942
2 жыл бұрын
@@tarstarkusz I have both. I love Chris Rea's version also. Open minded.
@Jake-oc5xz
5 жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday. To the UK's finest female singer.
@hellodave1100
9 жыл бұрын
Beautiful voice - this lady can sing unlike a lot of today's wannabe's.
@Nicolatkd
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah. Cindy Lauper’s 7 octaves aren’t real.....
@tarstarkusz
3 жыл бұрын
This is horrible. Chris Rea sings this song far better.
@thegardener4395
3 жыл бұрын
@@tarstarkusz This is just a different version, enjoy it.
@kimmy311
3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant song sung with feeling. Love it.
@frednuttall6301
3 жыл бұрын
That's for real!
@michealRyan-if3bc
3 ай бұрын
Been listening to Elkie for years.great singer.
@tamaralinekar2904
4 жыл бұрын
Still listening 😘 2019 such beautiful words in my youth xxx who's still Listening ......
@peternewman3487
4 жыл бұрын
Tamara Linekar. Listening in July 2020
@RACING5312001
3 жыл бұрын
listening in 2021
@thegardener4395
Жыл бұрын
When she sings this , it makes me shiver, a lovely voice doing justice to a great tune.
@jimysohns
10 жыл бұрын
So very hard to cover a song yet still make it your own. Elkie pulled it off.
@roztrevelyan7216
3 жыл бұрын
She didn’t try and match him….She just sang it her way.
@karlynbaptie870
Жыл бұрын
Still adore this 2023 ❤❤
@kevincarey2467
9 ай бұрын
First saw elkie fronting vinegar joe with robert palmer.. Blown away...forever!!!....
@KeithRowley418
3 жыл бұрын
Saw Elkie live in the early with 70's with Vinegar Joe - raucous, beautiful, dynamic, captivating. Stellar artist! God bless you, Elkie wherever you may be. Remember Bangor University gig?
@Jake-oc5xz
3 жыл бұрын
She's going on the road in September.
@KeithRowley418
3 жыл бұрын
@@Jake-oc5xz WOW!!!
@DA90027
15 жыл бұрын
I am from Los Angeles and have never heard of Elkie before I found this, just awesome! Great cover I like it just as much as Cris' version.
@bostonseeker
8 ай бұрын
Big name in the UK back in the day and still touring. Never made it here in the US.
@ahalin
10 жыл бұрын
they dont make em like this anymore,mores the pity,nice one Elkie,pure class.
@ptgillam
3 жыл бұрын
one of the uks bestsingers fantastic voice
@Allycatno1
13 жыл бұрын
she a legend of her time no other female artiste came close
@michaelmcgrath9602
3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful stuff. I remember seeing this performance on TOTP as a kid ..totally fell in love with the song. Heard Chris Rea's original version later -still can't decide which one I prefer.
@candygirl9230
7 жыл бұрын
I am sorry to say I have never heard this version by this talented lady. Just fabulous!
@jakejones901
7 жыл бұрын
Great singer.
@danw1374
7 жыл бұрын
Marvellous cover, she really did chris reas classic justice.
@JohnT-ii5od
7 жыл бұрын
totally agree with you on this
@nicklarge007
4 жыл бұрын
@@JohnT-ii5od In my opinion, a better version! ( And she was at school with my mum in Salford!)
@MOGGS1942
4 жыл бұрын
I can't separate the two versions. Both 10/10 on my scoresheet.
@galton1965
11 жыл бұрын
What an outstanding singer Elkie Brooks is,there's no substitute for class
@ksc3224212
6 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful music this is by Elkie Brooks. I think she sang the song as good as Chris Rea. I love to listening to the song sung by both singers.
@adie939
9 жыл бұрын
I remembered watching this TOTP, on BBC TV in 82... and still watching in Nov.2014... lady with a great voice...
@leonardmartingeraghty5079
3 жыл бұрын
Love Elkie...what an unusual fab voice.She sings from her heart and soul.So clear and perfect.💟💟💟
@Isleofskye
8 жыл бұрын
Heard Chris Rea's version on the radio. Couldn't wait to get home from the journey and hear this definitive and beautiful version. :)
@jane1975
4 жыл бұрын
@Isleofskye: Chris Rea's is the original version, which he wrote for his younger sister when she was dumped by her first boyfriend at 17, but it didn't get much in the charts. Elkie's version got more chart success.
@roztrevelyan7216
3 жыл бұрын
Chris wrote the original but this is also a great version.
@Isleofskye
2 жыл бұрын
@@jane1975 Both great versions jane.
@Isleofskye
9 ай бұрын
On The Rado,7 years ago ? I NEVER listen to the radio ! i will return in another 7 years in 2030 by which time,I will be well into my 8th decade....
@deborahyoung6416
10 жыл бұрын
Love this lady such an amazing voice
@costasbeatles8531
10 жыл бұрын
Those years we could only listen to a song. No video clips or KZitem. so we used to imagine how an artist was performing and believe me listening was enough .Elkie Brooks a remarkable amazing voice.
@irenemaymorrison8549
Жыл бұрын
So looking forward to fringe by the sea North Berwick to see Elkie brooks live. So exciting.
@minxkitten1
6 жыл бұрын
A fantastic voice! Just the best!
@nathanjones2447
8 жыл бұрын
A superb cover of the great Chris Rea's Fool if you think its over. Bravo!!! They both have very similar gravelly voices too.
@marchgirly08
12 жыл бұрын
Elkie just has what it takes TALENT X
@jeanlunt2493
9 жыл бұрын
Happy birthday Elkie. Love your voice!
@chrisford7351
3 жыл бұрын
Very pretty- this is my first time listening to this rendition. i love it. the song bring back so many memories of the time. who would have thought i would be listing this and at the same time experiencing a pandemic. gosh i could be dead tomorrow. lost of friends have died or have not experienced this pandemic crap. no matter what or who sings the song- it hits home every time.
@stevemoravec2555
3 жыл бұрын
Hang in there!
@billwellington4339
26 күн бұрын
One of the hidden talents of our country...
@user-oh6kc5uy4t
9 ай бұрын
Elkie is a brilliant singer & performer. She is timeless - just goes on & on.
@leighton505599
11 жыл бұрын
Only one way to describe Elkie - the best!
@tweetybird577
3 жыл бұрын
She sings this song so well I love it.
@nikeforsanderlorentzen
Жыл бұрын
Wow, didn't know her, but now I do, she is great.❤💖💖💖❤❤
@jamessanderson333
Жыл бұрын
Went to see the lovely lady colston hall .best night ever cheers James
@lara14
4 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous Lady, Gorgeous song
@johnpaterson4680
6 ай бұрын
Very simple...elkie just the best ❤
@superamanda
Жыл бұрын
This song is TRUTH.
@stevehall5299
3 жыл бұрын
What a gorgeous lady, such a great voice x
@greenisland75
8 жыл бұрын
My kind of music! Love this cover version of Chris Rea's song.
@rachelbanks9871
8 жыл бұрын
i absolutely love this...❤
@gordonking2859
Жыл бұрын
What a voice
@klingonwarrior1206
7 жыл бұрын
I saw her singing live in Guildford (UK) twice in the late 80s - she is even better on stage.
@iainkenworthyneale
3 ай бұрын
I saw her live in the New Theatre, Cardiff on Sunday night just gone, &9 years young and if anything her voice was stronger. Enegetic, talented and dancing about like a teenager on speed. Go see her live you will not be disappointed.
@emreyldz5982
3 жыл бұрын
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories Emotion 98.3 FM brought me here.
@galtongabriel1172
6 жыл бұрын
What a fabulous voice
@7howie71
7 жыл бұрын
So Elkie in the Towngate Basildon 4 or so years ago I have always liked her, but seeing her in the flesh and hearing, blew my mind
@doloresmartinez5092
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful song love the words
@andrewbici5421
3 жыл бұрын
She's so cool.
@nigelwillmott6177
2 жыл бұрын
Elkie looks positively svelte here. Beautiful lady; great singer.
@brianlongridge8256
Жыл бұрын
What beautiful and talented wonderful singer unlike singers today
@jeffj9322
2 жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday Elkie Brooks born on February 25, 1945. She is an English rock, blues and jazz singer. She was a vocalist with the bands Dada and Vinegar Joe, and later became a solo artist. She gained her biggest success in the late 1970's and 1980's, releasing 13 UK Top 75 singles, and reached the top ten with Pearl's a Singer, Sunshine After the Rain and the title track of the album No More the Fool. - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elkie_Brooks
@fuzzyduck8138
2 жыл бұрын
Great cover. Cool dancing from the TOTPs audience as always 🤣
@TheRaandu
Жыл бұрын
Indeed. Very different from the German' s tv show audiences
@ladyellensings3666
9 жыл бұрын
She is SO GOOD!!!!!
@beckycoggan464
Жыл бұрын
She's such a silky smooth bluesy tone..gorgeous
@massiveattack786
13 жыл бұрын
98.3 emotion yeahhhhh
@kevinroger6153
6 жыл бұрын
massiveattack786 Lionel Makepeace...
@jakejones901
6 жыл бұрын
The great Elkie Brooks
@andrewgrossi4742
2 жыл бұрын
She takes this song to a level that I wish Chris Rea had. Her version's instrumentation is even more "easy listening" / "elevator-ish music" than his and than what I like, but her emotion and vocal prowess is better.
@andrematos3937
4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@braemarbee9889
6 жыл бұрын
She's singing live in the studio to the original backing track and she sounds fabulous.
@thecarefreeyears
5 жыл бұрын
no mate, miming...it happened all the time back then check the video at 3.07
@Jake-oc5xz
5 жыл бұрын
She is NOT miming, I was there.
@charlottebruce979
3 жыл бұрын
I love that she feels every word.
@ayonotaro5512
5 жыл бұрын
Elkie, from the moment I heard your voice, I knew it could never be over. To me you are wonderful. My world is a little bit better with you in it. Thank you.
@obanionm
14 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love this version of one of my all-time top faves. Never heard of her until youtube!
@marcharrison1970
Жыл бұрын
Songs like this take me back to Sunday afternoons in the late 70s early 80s. My dad bought an expensive Hitachi music center. He was such a Luddite he barely touched it but we heard a few good songs.
@tomwalden3840
Жыл бұрын
A completely beautiful woman in every way singing an absolute classic
@stevemoravec2555
3 жыл бұрын
OMG what a pro. She just stands there and belts it with no baloney! ⚘
@FINEFELINE333
7 жыл бұрын
...would have loved to hear Elkie and Chris perform this one together.........!
@joratchford9215
5 жыл бұрын
Loved this then..still love it now x
@BrianDickenson
6 ай бұрын
My wife was one of your biggest fans Elkie, just before she passed away I surprised her when I took her to see you at the Embassy Skegness. Something I'll always remember.
@patkelly3966
5 жыл бұрын
I'm a little boy with my mum again each time I listen X
@darrenbrackley2301
5 жыл бұрын
One of the finest female artists of all time.
@Jake-oc5xz
4 жыл бұрын
Agree
@kevincarey2467
8 ай бұрын
Love her song Powerless ...it just tears me up...
@stevemoravec2555
Жыл бұрын
OMG can she belt it out... ⚘
@prafuldaya5684
9 жыл бұрын
Elkei Brooks one the best
@massiveattack786
13 жыл бұрын
Emotion 98.3
@reynaldoarenas5510
3 жыл бұрын
de casualidad me encontre este temazo el 2020 ahora lo escucho 100pre
@peternewman3487
4 жыл бұрын
This song must sum up millions of broken relationships mine included.
@paulinechapman9319
3 жыл бұрын
So long for this version to find me..lol..didnt think anyone could follow chris rea..but was so wrong..elke does it great justice..thank you..🇨🇦🇨🇦
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