The Commitments are a soul band from Dublin, Ireland, formed for the screen… Read Full Bio ↴The Commitments are a soul band from Dublin, Ireland, formed for the screen version of the book of the same name by Irish writer, Roddy Doyle. Originally a fictional group, the band reformed in 2010.
Formed in 1991 by working class music manager Jimmy Rabitte, The Commitments performes a unique blend of soul music, described by trumpeter Joey "The Lips" Fagan as "Dublin soul." Featuring Deco Cuffe on lead vocals, Imelda Quirke, Natalie Murphy and Bernie McGloughlin as female backing vocalists, Outspan Foster on lead guitar, Dean Fay on bass, Steven Clifford on keys, Derek Scully and Joey "The Lips" Fagan on trumpet and Billy Mooney on drums, The Commitments were successful in local venues in North Dublin. During the final months of their original run, Mooney left the band and was replaced by former security guard Micko Wallace. The group disbanded in late 1991 after a hectic club show – at which the band were to be joined by Wilson Pickett – and due to internal affairs, just minutes before the band were offered a record deal.
In 2010, the band reformed and are set to perform a number of dates.
The movie was also the breakthrough for singer Andrew Strong.
Formed in 1991 by working class music manager Jimmy Rabitte, The Commitments performes a unique blend of soul music, described by trumpeter Joey "The Lips" Fagan as "Dublin soul." Featuring Deco Cuffe on lead vocals, Imelda Quirke, Natalie Murphy and Bernie McGloughlin as female backing vocalists, Outspan Foster on lead guitar, Dean Fay on bass, Steven Clifford on keys, Derek Scully and Joey "The Lips" Fagan on trumpet and Billy Mooney on drums, The Commitments were successful in local venues in North Dublin. During the final months of their original run, Mooney left the band and was replaced by former security guard Micko Wallace. The group disbanded in late 1991 after a hectic club show – at which the band were to be joined by Wilson Pickett – and due to internal affairs, just minutes before the band were offered a record deal.
In 2010, the band reformed and are set to perform a number of dates.
The movie was also the breakthrough for singer Andrew Strong.
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The Commitments Lyrics
Bring It On Home To Me If you ever change your mind About leaving, leaving me behi…
Chain Of Fools Chain chain chains Chain chain chains Chain chain chai-iai-i…
Hard To Handle Baby Here I am I'm the man on the scene I can give…
I Can't Stand The Rain I can't stand the rain Against my window Bringing back sweet…
I Never Loved A Man You're a no good heart breaker You're a liar and you're…
In The Midnight Hour I'm gonna wait till the midnight hour That's when my love…
Mr. Pitiful They call me Mr. Pitiful Baby that's my name now They call…
Mustang Sally Mustang Sally Guess you better slow that Mustang down Mustan…
Take Me To The River I don't know why I love you like I do After…
The Dark End Of The Street At the dark end of the street That is where we…
Treat Her Right I wanna tell you a story every man oughta know If…
Try A Little Tenderness Oh, she may be weary Young girls they do get weary Wearing…