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.

Half A Man
The Commitments Lyrics

We have lyrics for 'Half A Man' by these artists:

America I'm only half a man When I'm not by your…
Anthony Smith I can chop wood from dusk till dawn I can swing…
Austin Lounge Lizards I was one tough nut until the day you made…
Calum Scott You made me Feel like we're seventeen Like in those movie sc…
Chocolate Genius Yesterday I was Half the man I used to be Oh, maybe…
Dean Lewis I was wrong to say I loved her I was wrong…
George Jones & Willie Nelson If I'd only had one arm to hold you Better yet…
George Jones/Willie Nelson If I only had one arm to hold you Well…
I Am The Sky Another stone I recall, And I'm just a know it all,…

Kenny Rogers I can chop wood from dusk till dawn I can swing…
Luther Barnes Lord I try to make it but finally I understand…
Merle Haggard & George Jones & Willie Nelson If I'd only had one arm to hold you Better yet…
Merle Haggard Willie Nelson If I only had one arm to hold you Well…
Merle Haggard/ Willie Nelson If I'd only had one arm to hold you Better yet…
Merle Haggard; Willie Nelson If I only had one arm to hold you Well…
Mic Donet Now the hardest part is over, Finally she's out the door. No…
Murry Woods When the sky is dark and it starts to rain Well,…
Randy Newman This big old queen was standing On the corner of…
Sergeant Thunderhoof Shooting streams of colour, filtering the noise Glimpses of …
Shannon Brown Cute butt, Sexy eyes, Tall and dark, I know what I…
Staxx Aim for the top we gon aim for the bonnet And…
Stephen Lynch All my days I live with my disgrace I’m afraid to show…
The Refreshments Rain is pattin´ on my window and I´m all alone There ain´t…
The Statler Brothers Buckles were fastened, though that the ride was gonna last, …
Tom Baxter Thought that I'd truly found someone, Thought that the cau…
Tynisha Keli On my first round up Got a triple header, nothin better An…
W. Nelson If I only had one arm to hold you Well…
Waylon Jennings & Willie Nelson If I only had one arm to hold you Well…
Willie Nelson If I'd only had one arm to hold you Better yet…
Willie Nelson & George Jones If I only had one arm to hold you Well…
Willie Nelson - Merle Haggard If I'd only had one arm to hold you Better yet…

We have lyrics for these tracks by The Commitments:

Ain't Nothing You Can Do When you got a headache A heavy pill sou the pain When…
Bring It On Home To Me If you ever change your mind About leaving, leaving me behi…
Bye Bye Baby Well, you know you took my heart And you broke it…
Chain Of Fools Chain chain chains Chain chain chains Chain chain chai-iai-i…
Destination Anywhere Said to the man at the railroad station I want a…
Do Right Woman Take me to heart And I'll always love you And nobody can…
Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa Fa fa fa fa fa fa fa fa fa Fa fa…
Grits Ain't Groceries If I don't love you baby. Grits Aint Groceries.Eggs 'Aint P…
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 'gainst my window Bringing back swee…
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…
I Thank You 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…
Land Of A Thousand Dances One-two-three One-two-three Ow, uh, alright, uh! Got to…
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…
Nowhere To Run Nowhere to run to, baby, nowhere to hide Got nowhere to…
Saved I used to smoke I used to drink I used to smoke,…
Show Me Ahhhhhh! Show me a man that's got a good woman Show…
Slip Away What would I give for just a few moments What would…
Some Kind Of Wonderful I don’t need a whole lot of money I don’t need…
Take Me To The River I don't know why I love you like I do After…
That's The Way Love Is Ah baby After many tears fall from your eyes A thousand ti…
The Dark End Of The Street At the dark end of the street That is where we…
Too Many Fish In The Sea Look here girls, take this advice, and remember always in…
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…

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