Thursday, 27 February 2025

The Communards - Don't Leave Me This Way


This song from 1986 features Jimmy Somerville and guest singer Sarah Jane Morris.

The Communards were very much a major part of 'The Sound of the 80's', and this particular song is a classic of its era.  Jimmy's falsetto voice was unmistakable.

A slightly strange video; but they all were in the 80's.

You may not have heard this for a while; so, enjoy!

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    1. It was a fun bouncy period for music; still great for clubs and parties.

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  2. Well that is a lively way to wake up on a Thursday morning! Now back to peace and quiet - my favourite song.

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  3. I'd never heard this version. Much more familiar with Thelma Houston's which went number one in the charts over here and played repeatedly in night clubs way back in 1977. But I always thought the Freddy Pendergrass cover of the song in 1975 the best one. Sorry, that was a bit music nerdy of me.

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    1. Actually this version is my favourite. I think it suits his falsetto voice.

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  4. Oddly enough, I have no recollection of this version. Did it hit the top 10?

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    1. I think it was their biggest hit. I'm sure it went to No 1.

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  5. I used to exercise to the Diana Ross version of that song way back when.

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    1. Seeing the way Jimmy is jigging-about, it looks like perfect exercise music.

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    2. I'm wondering what happened to my comment, it appeared after writing, but now it's not there. I did enjoy the video.
      Jean.

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