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“Chain Of Fools” from Unknown Album (30/04/2012 08:42:07) by Stars From The Commitments. Track 3. Genre: Soul.

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4 weeks ago

Belated Happy Birthday to our guitarist Kenneth McCluskey (AKA Derek “The Meatman” Scully).

Here’s a short video clip of The Stars From The Commitments performing “Land of a 1000 Dances”, a great classic that has been covered by many different artists since its first release back in 1962.

It was a big hit especially for Wilson Pickett and the last time that we met him was when we were performing at the Helsinki Blues and Roots Festival in 2004. We mentioned to him that and a lot of The Stars from The Commitments set list are Wilson Pickett songs and he said “not to worry and that we should play them anyway, that he was very proud that a whole new generation would be listening and performing these great songs. At one time people wanted to put this music in to the archives but it was just too good to do that!” Great words from a legend. youtu.be/gX0QjMNYk70 ...

Land of a Thousand Dances - Multicam

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'Land of a Thousand Dances' taken from our 'live' performance in Dublin. Thanks to David Merriman (DMI Videos) for shooting the full performance, producing t...

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The Stars From The Commitments

2 months ago

Almost 30 years on since the release of the film here’s a short clip of The Stars From The Commitments performing Mustang Sally.

A classic song that has stood the test of time.

In memory of Alan Parker.

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Mustang Sally Multicam

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'Mustang Sally' taken from our 'live' performance in Dublin. Thanks to David Merriman (DMI Videos) for shooting the full performance, producing the promo vid...

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The Stars From The Commitments

2 months ago

I am really saddened to hear of the news that Alan passed away. He was an absolutely fantastic man with a generosity and talent that is unequalled. I am very privileged to have been given the opportunity to have worked with him and will always be eternally grateful for this life changing event. My deepest condolences to his wife Lisa and family.

Kenneth McCluskey aka – Derek “The Meatman” Scully

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Alan Parker - Director, Writer, Producer - Official Website

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The official personal website of the Oscar and BAFTA award-winning film director Alan Parker contains over 1000 photos and many behind-the-scenes essays.

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2 months ago

So sad to hear of the passing of the brilliant Alan Parker. Our condolences to his family.

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Commitments director Alan Parker has died aged 76

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Director Alan Parker, whose work included The Commitments, Angela's Ashes, Bugsy Malone and Midnight Express, has died aged 76.

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The Stars From The Commitments

3 months ago

Check out this amazing version of ‘Get Ready’ from one of our incredible vocalists, Antoinette Dunleavy and brilliant sax solo by Serge Stavila.

Kenneth McCluskey (a.k.a. Derek “The Meatman” Scully) recalls the time Dennis Edwards, from The Temptations, joined the band on stage to duet ‘Get Ready’ with Robert Arkins (a.k.a. Jimmy Rabbitte) at The Shepherd's Bush Empire in London, in 1997.

“What I can remember is, Dennis was an absolute gent with a huge stage presence and voice. During the day of the show we did a soundcheck to run over some numbers and work out some voicings and arrangements. Dennis was a great man for coming up with ideas and suggestions and it was a real pleasure to work with such a talented and positive man.”

Dennis replaced David Ruffin as lead singer of The Temptations in 1968 and was the voice of Grammy Award winning hits including ‘Papa Was a Rolling Stone’ and ‘Cloud Nine’.

Sadly he passed away on 01 February, 2018.

The Stars From The Commitments:

Kenneth McCluskey (a.k.a. Derek “The Meatman” Scully) - Guitar/Vocals

Robert Arkins (a.k.a. Jimmy Rabbitte) - Vocals

Michael Aherne (a.k.a. Steven “The Soul Surgeon” Clifford) - Keyboards/Vocals

Ronan Dooney - Trumpet, Commitments Soundtrack

Serge Stavila - Saxophone

Sandii Jane Hyland - Vocals

Antoinette Dunleavy - Vocals

Andreas Nolan - Bass

Paul Maher - Drums

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The Stars From The Commitments - 'Get Ready' Multicam

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The Stars From The Commitments - 'Get Ready' taken from our 'live' performance in Dublin. Thanks to David Merriman (DMI Videos) for shooting the full perform...

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Featuring Kennneth McCluskey AKA Derek Scully, Michael Aherne AKA Steven Clifford and Ronan Dooney - Trumpet Commitments Sound Track

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Check out www.cityhuntireland.com and discover our home city and film set through clues and good times! Does anyone know what scene this location featured in??!! #ireland #dublin #discoverireland #discovery #thecommitments

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This guy!! #wilsonpickett #thecommitments #thestarsfromthecommitments #soul

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Is anyone interested in a show in California in April 2018???!!!! #usa #california #losangeles #sanfrancisco #sacramento #sandiego #thecommitments #musicpromoter #liveshow #curious #excited #westcoast #pacific

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Bit grainy as its an oldy, but we're hoping to be back here soon....Canada!!! #2018 #regina #tour #ohanlonsregina #harplager #harpbeer #irish @ohanlons_pub #canada #saskatchewan

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Top Gear think they had a "Cool Wall", we think not.....well maybe not.....! #topgear #coolwall #soundtrack #movie #thecommitments #records #cds #tripleplatinum #thestarsfromthecommitments #universalmusic #mcarecords @universalmusicireland @aglientubluesfestival @spiaggesoul @casino_regina @stockholmjazzfestival

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Where's my drum tech??!! #drums #pearl #reference #paiste @pearldrumseurope @paistecymbals @remopercussion #thestarsfromthecommitments #drummer #iamabigdeal #doyouknowwhoiam

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We can only have one singer!!! Taken from a recent and wonderful show with Jeff Pulver! #boston #monage #jeffpulver #usa #thestarsfromthecommitments #liveshow #inspiration #singer

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Having a rummage in Kens man cave earlier, would yeh look!! #thecommitments #soundtrack #meatman #dublin #havealook #cds #tripleplatinum #universalmusic

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USA!!! Only a few weeks until we're with you!!! 26th of October, Infinity Music Hall, Norfolk, Connecticut!!! @infinityhall #connecticut #usa #norfolk #soulmusic #seeyousoon #26 #october #2017 #thecommitments #thestarsfromthecommitments #whoop

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New website is currently under construction!!! Watch this space!! www.starsfromthecommitments.com #change #exciting #website #visit #new

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Come on Galway!! Forget about the Electric Picnic, come out to The Roisin Dubh!!! #roisindubh #galway #band #thecommitments #thestarsfromthecommitments #favouritemovie #soundtrack #live #getout #electricpicnic #saturday #ireland

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Super fun had tonight!! Loved it!! #fun #soul #music #thecommitments #starsfromthecommitments #soundtrack #setlist #aglientu #aglientusummerbluesfestival @aglientubluesfestival

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Looking forward to playing the same stage as The Animals did last night tonight!! #stage #theanimals #houseoftherisingsun #70s #legends #honoured #italy @aglientubluesfestival #starsfromthecommitments #thecommitments #fromthemovie

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We cannot express the excitement!! We're going to be in Boston this October!! While it is a private event at this time we still cannot wait to be in the USA again, it's been too long!!! #starsfromthecommitments #thecommitments #america #usa #boston #cantwait #unitedstates #october #2017 #wow #excited #beentoolong #whoop

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@aglientubluesfestival are you ready??!! #thecommitments #starsfromthecommitments #blues #soul #august #2017 #getready #treatherright #takemetotheriver #allthehits #movie #soundtrack

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Galway! ! Might we be able to interest you in a little competition??!! #galway #ireland #roisindubh #competition #giveaway #visitgalway #galwaycity #west #starsfromthecommitments #thecommitments #september2017

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Ken shredding it recently at a show in Italy!! #telecaster #guitarist #soundtrack #thecommitments #thestarsfromthecommitments #italy #ontour #touringband #soulmusic #guitarsolo #solo #ac30 #fender #fendertwin #twinreverb

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More from Italy!! #italy #suonidimarca #thecommitments #thestarsfromthecommitments #soundtrack #moviesongs #wilsonpickett #otisredding #touring

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Lovely batch of pics sent into us, thanks to Claudio Stura for taking the time!! #recanati #italy #liveshow #mainstage #love #grazie #manythanks

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Homeward bound!! Thank you Italy for a brilliant and enjoyable week!! #grazie #thankyou #italy #recanati #treviso #rome #thestarsfromthecommitments #thecommitments #band #touring #aerlingus #homewardbound #ireland

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