Gah. Did not see me finding this song and having a good cry tonight. Can’t believe Roger’s been away for five years. I’ve been listening to that voice for 42 years; it’s part of who I am as well. 🕊️🤟
What an incredible tribute. Every time I hear this I well up 😢 Had the privilege of being at your show in Brum last night. It blew me away. Papa Roger would have been so proud of you ❤ Thank you for keeping The Beat going. Love and unity ❤
The 1st band i ever saw play at Birmingham Lacarono, 1981 was The Beat, i was around 13.. i was into ska, so at 15 got a saxophone.. when me and my friend went to pick it up, who was in Woodruffs, music shop... but Ranking Roger , Lynval and Neville, they turned around and said hello to us.. then seeing Roger skating down Cannon Hill Park as i jogged regularly around there..he always said high.. then i meet him at a friend's book launch, Roger was talking there. He came and spent the rest of the evening talking with us like he'd know us for years.. each encounter made my day✌🏾
Well done young man. Your Dad, who I had the pleasure of meeting one fine afternoon outside ABC in Glasgow would be very proud of you. Keep skanking. 🕴🏻
Same here, Alejandro. Crying all the way through - what a beautiful tribute to a man who brought so much joy. Inspiring generations for years to come, I have no doubt.
Absolutely beautiful you have a lovely voice your dad would be so proud your mom and dad were both in the same year and school as me and I knew them both all my life great fun at school RIP roger
My man, brought a tear to my eye, I was lucky enough to see you both perform together in frome just before he passed. Thoughts going out to you and your family on the anniversary. Much love
thanks for sharing the lyrics - such a great tribute song and your third released since his passing - you are such a great talent Junior - keep it going and you will be a legend too
I'm such a huge fan of the beat and Rankin Roger and now you too and I have subbed to the channel and I hope to see you get to where you Should be..at the top! Thanks for your music and the message it sends 😊
Hey Ranking Jnr, I chatted to Tony Beet of The International Beat a while ago about the idea of you & him together with Everett Morton, Dave Blockhead & Wesley Magoogan in a new version of The Beat, He liked the idea of that. I think it would be cool & I just know your dad would be saying yes go for it. Anyway respect to ya, stay safe & well 👍
Really? I don't think many know where Blockhead even is (Dave Wakeling certainly doesn't) and Wesley Magoogan had a bad hand injury years ago and I'm nearly positive he is no longer able to play sax. And the prospect of a version of The Beat where the only original member is the drummer? Meh.
@@oceandreamjim I never knew Wesley had an injury. I doubt that Andy Cox or David Steele would be interested, but I think the idea of Tony Beet teamed up with Ranking Jnr would be cool anyway, Btw Dave Wakeling has his own version of The Beat in California.
@@skavillecity Oh yeah I know. I have Dave's English Beat album, Here We Go Love, great album. Honestly, I don't know if it's feasible but if there is some kinda Beat reunion (without Saxa and Rog of course), perhaps you could have Dave, Everett and Ranking Junior with maybe Blockhead. Honestly, losing Saxa and then especially Roger really kinda puts paid to any hope of a large scale Beat reunion ever again. I think the Royal Albert Hall show was as close as we'll ever get.
Gah. Did not see me finding this song and having a good cry tonight. Can’t believe Roger’s been away for five years. I’ve been listening to that voice for 42 years; it’s part of who I am as well. 🕊️🤟
What an incredible tribute. Every time I hear this I well up 😢 Had the privilege of being at your show in Brum last night. It blew me away. Papa Roger would have been so proud of you ❤ Thank you for keeping The Beat going. Love and unity ❤
Your the man brother all the way from new Zealand great song!
Your father was a legend I'm so sorry for your loss
Peace keep up the great music
The 1st band i ever saw play at Birmingham Lacarono, 1981 was The Beat, i was around 13.. i was into ska, so at 15 got a saxophone.. when me and my friend went to pick it up, who was in Woodruffs, music shop... but Ranking Roger , Lynval and Neville, they turned around and said hello to us.. then seeing Roger skating down Cannon Hill Park as i jogged regularly around there..he always said high.. then i meet him at a friend's book launch, Roger was talking there. He came and spent the rest of the evening talking with us like he'd know us for years.. each encounter made my day✌🏾
Well done young man. Your Dad, who I had the pleasure of meeting one fine afternoon outside ABC in Glasgow would be very proud of you. Keep skanking. 🕴🏻
Dancing with tears in my eyes, what a beautiful song! Roger was an amazing artist and he lives through your fantastic music, thanks Ranking Jnr!
Wish I had the talent to tribute my family like that. ;)
I couldn´t stop crying cause this song i s a very beautiful tribute to your father! Both are a big inspiration for me and my ska band!!!
Same here, Alejandro. Crying all the way through - what a beautiful tribute to a man who brought so much joy. Inspiring generations for years to come, I have no doubt.
Congratulations on an amazingly beautiful tribute to your father. God has blessed you as he does your father. You are certainly your legacy. 🙏 🙏 🙏
Beautiful and from the heart. Enjoy your father's love as he is surely with you and enjoying every moment 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏
Roger a true legend from Brum. May he be in eternal peace and never stop skankin to da beat. Rankin Full Stop. Love + Unity
Absolutely beautiful you have a lovely voice your dad would be so proud your mom and dad were both in the same year and school as me and I knew them both all my life great fun at school RIP roger
My man, brought a tear to my eye, I was lucky enough to see you both perform together in frome just before he passed. Thoughts going out to you and your family on the anniversary. Much love
This is 100% Ranking full stop!
thanks for sharing the lyrics - such a great tribute song and your third released since his passing - you are such a great talent Junior - keep it going and you will be a legend too
Love this, your Dad would be so proud,🏁🎤🎶🏁🙏🙏
Great song, your dad would be very proud!
I love this! lovely tribute to roger, and a little of Preston too! nice one Junior
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Great song for an inspirational man.
Man, your future is looking bright! I was born the same year as your pops and I love this stuff :)
So moving ❤️
Quality right there! Bless up and the world misses Roger bigtime!
Awesome tribute!
thanks from our hearts for this song!!! You and your Dad are a big inspiration with our music!!!❤️❤️❤️
Sent a shiver down me spine .
Well done excellent tribute to your dad! I’m lost for words eyes welling up with tears 😭 all my love 💗 to you and yours xx
Beautiful tribute.
Great tribute song. Wishing you much success
Excellent
Beautiful tribute!
Love it Jr!!!
Great song, love the lyrics says it all. Bless you all.
It's not often that a song makes me well up but this song does it every time I play .just amazing
I'm such a huge fan of the beat and Rankin Roger and now you too and I have subbed to the channel and I hope to see you get to where you Should be..at the top! Thanks for your music and the message it sends 😊
Lovely song.
such a really great song. A beautiful tribute to Ranking Roger. Can't wait until Ranking Jnr does shows in Los Angeles
Hey Ranking Jnr, I chatted to Tony Beet of The International Beat a while ago about the idea of you & him together with Everett Morton, Dave Blockhead & Wesley Magoogan in a new version of The Beat, He liked the idea of that. I think it would be cool & I just know your dad would be saying yes go for it. Anyway respect to ya, stay safe & well 👍
Really? I don't think many know where Blockhead even is (Dave Wakeling certainly doesn't) and Wesley Magoogan had a bad hand injury years ago and I'm nearly positive he is no longer able to play sax. And the prospect of a version of The Beat where the only original member is the drummer? Meh.
@@oceandreamjim I never knew Wesley had an injury. I doubt that Andy Cox or David Steele would be interested, but I think the idea of Tony Beet teamed up with Ranking Jnr would be cool anyway, Btw Dave Wakeling has his own version of The Beat in California.
@@skavillecity Oh yeah I know. I have Dave's English Beat album, Here We Go Love, great album. Honestly, I don't know if it's feasible but if there is some kinda Beat reunion (without Saxa and Rog of course), perhaps you could have Dave, Everett and Ranking Junior with maybe Blockhead. Honestly, losing Saxa and then especially Roger really kinda puts paid to any hope of a large scale Beat reunion ever again. I think the Royal Albert Hall show was as close as we'll ever get.
@@oceandreamjim Yeah I feel sad that they both died, RIP to Roger & Saxa
Great tune, tribute & vibe - well done!
Brilliant, I've ordered this on cd just now from Amazon 😎
Love it 🇮🇪
Great Job!
2023 FAITH RANKING JNR many be with ALL YALL BLE$$ UP$ 1
An amazing song .looking forward to more of this .
Rest in peace Ranking Roger 🙏 😔
Amazing
Love
Well done son !
Fuck this hits you deep
Me rate this tune 10 outta 10
Amazing skin tune
Cool
2cool :)