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Eine wundervolle Zeit mit UB40, leider ist der Werteverlust in der Bevölkerung zu groß, jeder denkt nur noch an Profit und Erfolg, wenn Du heute Bob Marley, Peter Tosch oder UB40 hörst, biste schon fast ein System Feind.
The great flood of tears that we've cried For our brothers and sisters who've died Over four hundred years Has washed away our fears And strengthened our pride Now we turn back the tide We will no longer hear your command We will seize the control from your hand We will fan the flame Of our anger and pain And you'll feel the shame For what you do in gods name We will fight for the right to be free We will build our own society And we will sing, we will sing We will sing our own song When the ancient drum rhythms ring The voice of our forefathers sings Forward Africa run Our day of freedom has come For me and for you Amandla Awethu We will fight for the right to be free We will build our own society And we will sing, we will sing We will sing our own song We will fight for the right to be free We will build our own society And we will sing, we will sing We will sing our own song
I was in the crowd for this video. As a member of the UB40 FanClub. It was filmed on Ickneild Port Road, Winson Green, Birmingham. Amazing day #Memories 😃🎺🎸🎶🎼💝
@@staceyanrichardson6664 it was many years ago. I was 19 lol. Have you heard of Johnny2Bad the UB40 tribute band? If not try and go see them, they are award winning, fun, have great energy and bring the uniqueness of the UB40 sound due to their local Birmingham roots. www.johnny2bad.live.com 😀🎷🎵🎤🎶
@H This song was a sizeable chart hit in the UK in the summer of 1986. At precisely that time the then South African president PW Botha had invoked a State of Emergency,enabling the use of harsher powers against rioters and protesters. Cue news footage of crowds being scattered and chased by thugs in uniform brandishing shamboks,etc.
Amanda Awethu! This song came out just before the end of the hated apartheid! Much love to all our multicoloured sisters and brothers in SA from the Brits that love you!
The great flood of tears that we've cried For our brothers and sisters who've died Over four hundred years Has washed away our fears And strengthened our pride Now we turn back the tide We will no longer hear your command We will seize the control from your hand We will fan the flame Of our anger and pain And you'll feel the shame For what you do in gods name We will fight for the right to be free We will build our own society And we will sing, we will sing We will sing our own song When the ancient drum rhythms ring The voice of our forefathers sings Forward Africa run Our day of freedom has come
This song always make me cry for our beloved Africa....and also gives me hope that one day we will be free from corrupt politicians,imperialism,modern day slavery and poverty...
ANGEL productions sorry to say but 30 years later and what's happening around the planet makes me think we're permanently fucked, it's not getting better but more greed than ever, more killing, rape and starving across this planet.
Gwen Lindsay didnt know what to chose..like your coment or diss like..but what ever choises people make..you are so right that it hurts 💔 yet we must never give up hop.
Pasaran años y años, y este clásico de UB40 tendrá el mismo encanto vigente desde que se escuchó por primera vez. Es transportable y da alegría permanente al corazón.
Oh wow never heard this live version! Amandla Awethu! Africa is the home of us all, like a mother but less cared for. This fills my whole heart with joy!!!!
But I doubt that will ever happen you know. I remember Ali Campbell saying in a you tube video, he'll never go back to UB40 and remain how he is with his small UB40 band. Robin Campbell took on new members, but it'll never be the same especially without Ali! And furthermore, both Brian Travers and astro died just to make things worse. I actually met astro briefly, and also Brian Travers and their manager at the time Paul hunter at their studio in fazeley street just past Birmingham city center just over 20 years ago, but their studio isn't there no more, got demolished, it was called d.e.p international. It was still quite new though, it hadn't long been renovated. Oh and I've also met norman Hassan twice, at the studio before it got renovated 31 years ago, and I saw him again coming out of Trafalgar road balsall heath waiting at the traffic lights on junction of alcester road/Brighton road in his range rover nearly 30 years ago. From Roger.
This song is seriously underestimated in importance. One of the best of the 20th century, I am sure it will be remembered through the centuries to come.
This song is so powerful. UB40 did so much for culture in my country, they are the real representation of the real people. One love, no colour divide, no race divide, we are all equal, we are all brothers and sisters, one love always and forever, so much respect x
But UB40 not the same no more, all because Ali Campbell left due to management issues same as astro and Mickey virtue too! And then Brian Travers died and astro too. Robin Campbell took on new members, but it'll never be the same though especially without Ali!
Hmmmm. . . Upon reflection, is it good to be mindful of what we do in Gods name, while building the right Kingdom ? . . . . ((( while so many others are building their versions of societies and kingdoms and laws and communities) --> Wise yet innocent. . . . Do good, do well, love mercy, while doing justice. . . Walking humbly with your God. . . .not using Him as a weapon. . . . Or to control others ugh, cos He loves them too, even if they don’t realise it yet. . . . . Just thoughts 🙏🏻 ✝️ 🙏🏻 ✝️ True Freedom is found in Jesus Christ who Loved and died for All, no matter what race. Culture, nation, tribe, beliefs - He will transform your mind to His own Loving Wise Mind and give you a new heart, a new spirit and a new mind to do well in this world and then you’ll inherit ETERNAL LIFE 😊
I don't think songs like Dream A Lie, My Own Way of Thinking, The Pillow, etc were covers. Lots of originals, which I much preferred to the covers on the Labour of Love series.
King,Food For Thought,The Earth Dies Screaming,Don't Let it Pass You By,One in Ten,Don't Break My Heart (at least I don't think that was a cover),Rat in My Kitchen and so many others.
South Africa 1987. I am in Martic (Grade 12). We are on the run from the Apartheid police for being labeled Instigators of Violence and accused of trying to overthrow the government. It is one in the morning. We are on our way from a meeting to hide at a teacher's house. This song is playing. We listen with Hope and determination. Amandla Ngawethu ! ( Power to the People) And now we Free.....
Oh Cheryl, Cheryl Cheryl !.... some day you'll comprehend what i said...maybe you should go back to school.... and learn this time....you'll get there.. :)
Writeowl Are you blonde by any change. He said he was listening to the song, not watching utube. He is also speaking of an event in his life, not something off of a video. Coming from South Africa myself, I know exactly what MrCurpy is speaking about. I would suggest you take your own advice! While you're at it, get yourself an education my dear.
Lyrics The great flood of tears that we've cried For our brothers and sisters who've died Over four hundred years Has washed away our fears And strengthened our pride Now we turn back the tide We will no longer hear your command We will seize the control from your hand We will fan the flame Of our anger and pain And you'll feel the shame For what you do in gods name We will fight for the right to be free We will build our own society And we will sing, we will sing We will sing our own song When the ancient drum rhythms ring The voice of our forefathers sings Forward Africa run Our day of freedom has come For me and for you Amandla Awethu We will fight for the right to be free We will build our own society And we will sing, we will sing We will sing our own song We will fight for the right to be free We will build our own society And we will sing, we will sing We will sing our own song
This is probably my favourite song from ub40 grew up with our parents thrashing them but wouldnt even have a clue what the song was about back then, later on when i actually understood what this song was about, it now lives rent free in me 🖤
ok I was never fully committed to the lyrics, i just absolutely love the intro and the vibe of this sing. but now the penny has dropped it makes me very emotional.
Good night Astro, hope you are gigging "upstairs" with Brian. UB40 songs were the anthem of my youth in Kings Heath, Birmingham UK. Rear easy. ♥️❤️♥️ Much love.
@@alexbrown1864 I am an old soul, I feel I don't connect with today's generation type of music and I will never get tired of listening to such good music like UB40's till am old and grey...! 😅
Good call Jenny....you should get the earphones on a listen to a bit of Stevie wonder.....Donna summer......my music is my life I'm totally wide open to anything...💕
As spiritual beings made from the source of LOVE.. let's find our way back to union with all ...through one thing that unites us aLL.... MUSIC...our natural state.....the Universal language.....
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Absolutely brilliant in 2024, the 80's were great.
Eine wundervolle Zeit mit UB40, leider ist der Werteverlust in der Bevölkerung zu groß, jeder denkt nur noch an Profit und Erfolg, wenn Du heute Bob Marley, Peter Tosch oder UB40 hörst, biste schon fast ein System Feind.
I lived it!
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The great flood of tears that we've cried
For our brothers and sisters who've died
Over four hundred years
Has washed away our fears
And strengthened our pride
Now we turn back the tide
We will no longer hear your command
We will seize the control from your hand
We will fan the flame
Of our anger and pain
And you'll feel the shame
For what you do in gods name
We will fight for the right to be free
We will build our own society
And we will sing, we will sing
We will sing our own song
When the ancient drum rhythms ring
The voice of our forefathers sings
Forward Africa run
Our day of freedom has come
For me and for you
Amandla Awethu
We will fight for the right to be free
We will build our own society
And we will sing, we will sing
We will sing our own song
We will fight for the right to be free
We will build our own society
And we will sing, we will sing
We will sing our own song
Powerful words right there!
Beautiful
Sincerest thanks Izzy
Wow lovely song let's take Control
Tnx, mate! 🍺
I was in the crowd for this video. As a member of the UB40 FanClub.
It was filmed on Ickneild Port Road, Winson Green, Birmingham.
Amazing day #Memories 😃🎺🎸🎶🎼💝
I envy you😍
@@staceyanrichardson6664 it was many years ago. I was 19 lol. Have you heard of Johnny2Bad the UB40 tribute band? If not try and go see them, they are award winning, fun, have great energy and bring the uniqueness of the UB40 sound due to their local Birmingham roots. www.johnny2bad.live.com
😀🎷🎵🎤🎶
Thanks for that info..much love
Good for you it’s all about the moment
@H This song was a sizeable chart hit in the UK in the summer of 1986. At precisely that time the then South African president PW Botha had invoked a State of Emergency,enabling the use of harsher powers against rioters and protesters. Cue news footage of crowds being scattered and chased by thugs in uniform brandishing shamboks,etc.
Amanda Awethu! This song came out just before the end of the hated apartheid! Much love to all our multicoloured sisters and brothers in SA from the Brits that love you!
noslohcinkin *Amandla
This song is as relevant today as ever
Lee Green
reminds me back in the 80s when i was young and music was music
This is how songs should be written.
The great flood of tears that we've cried
For our brothers and sisters who've died
Over four hundred years
Has washed away our fears
And strengthened our pride
Now we turn back the tide
We will no longer hear your command
We will seize the control from your hand
We will fan the flame
Of our anger and pain
And you'll feel the shame
For what you do in gods name
We will fight for the right to be free
We will build our own society
And we will sing, we will sing
We will sing our own song
When the ancient drum rhythms ring
The voice of our forefathers sings
Forward Africa run
Our day of freedom has come
A classic.
Super temazo
Amandla awethu
GenX song that rebelled against anything political
Where’s the rest of the song? Only half lyrics
I can't get enough of this song. It makes someone want to cry. Cry my beloved Africa. Bravo UB40.
@kath david You are right man.
"Hinya witu!" Amandla awethu!
Together in this!
The gorgeous backing singers 🎤🎶 Ruby Turner & Jackie Graham back in July 1986 Portland Club Winson Green Brum
I’m currently practicing this on guitar to add back into our set in my UB40 tribute band. Classic song wrote by guitarist Robin Campbell.
Worked in Accra Ghana in 1991. This song was like the National Anthem
Ghanaian here
Vienna City??
True dat!!
timeless song! "Foward Africa Run..... AMANDLA NGAWETHU!"
:-)
The Portland Club was in Birmingham, UK, the original band on home turf, makes me proud to be a 'Brummie'. One love y'all.
And tonight ,goodnight Astro, RIP
This song always make me cry for our beloved Africa....and also gives me hope that one day we will be free from corrupt politicians,imperialism,modern day slavery and poverty...
well said, you speak for many people around the world
Not only Africa but every country should be free of the diseases afore mentioned
ANGEL productions sorry to say but 30 years later and what's happening around the planet makes me think we're permanently fucked, it's not getting better but more greed than ever, more killing, rape and starving across this planet.
Gwen Lindsay lsnt it sad Gwen .We all only need so much .We could all live in peace and be happy .What is the matter with these people x
Gwen Lindsay didnt know what to chose..like your coment or diss like..but what ever choises people make..you are so right that it hurts 💔 yet we must never give up hop.
Pasaran años y años, y este clásico de UB40 tendrá el mismo encanto vigente desde que se escuchó por primera vez. Es transportable y da alegría permanente al corazón.
We need the guys to regroup. This needs to be our anthem against the twisted oppressors. Peace and love ✌️😁
I agree bro
We defo need our own society
Rest in peace boys xx long long time love. To u all xxx
Yes we need our own society against the agenda of the dictatorship
Jam for Freedom!
RIP Astro legend 🙏
whos on it still 2020 .. rastafariiii
2022 rip Astrid 🙏 x
Here I am in 2022, fan since the early beginning ♡
God only knows how many times I heard that beautiful song althought my favorite music style is rock / hard rock.
A 80's gem.
Amandla Awethu , Respect UB 40
This song means more now than ever before, not just for Africa but world wide, who else feels it?
Drop a like if your ready and tired of the bull
Amandla awethu ✊️
I’m applying it to the covid monsters. We are free people.
I agree with you 100%
Now more than ever
indeed we will build our own world and sing our own song of love. respect to all listeners round the world.
Oh wow never heard this live version! Amandla Awethu! Africa is the home of us all, like a mother but less cared for. This fills my whole heart with joy!!!!
Wish this band could sort out their differences & get back together.
Will always love UB40 as a Brummie through n through
But I doubt that will ever happen you know. I remember Ali Campbell saying in a you tube video, he'll never go back to UB40 and remain how he is with his small UB40 band. Robin Campbell took on new members, but it'll never be the same especially without Ali! And furthermore, both Brian Travers and astro died just to make things worse. I actually met astro briefly, and also Brian Travers and their manager at the time Paul hunter at their studio in fazeley street just past Birmingham city center just over 20 years ago, but their studio isn't there no more, got demolished, it was called d.e.p international. It was still quite new though, it hadn't long been renovated. Oh and I've also met norman Hassan twice, at the studio before it got renovated 31 years ago, and I saw him again coming out of Trafalgar road balsall heath waiting at the traffic lights on junction of alcester road/Brighton road in his range rover nearly 30 years ago. From Roger.
Sometimes I don't believe it..that I'm still obsessed with this song 30 years later.
Who's here listening to this Hit in 2024?
From Nairobi, Kenya.
This song is seriously underestimated in importance. One of the best of the 20th century, I am sure it will be remembered through the centuries to come.
love love this one ub40 never get bored listening to them
R
This song is timeless. Grew up listening to these guy. Incredible. Takes me back.
backing vocals with jackie graham and ruby turner. amazing!!
And Mo Birch
great song!! thanks for the best memories of my lifeeee
I'ma keep singing ✊🏾 UB40 forever💯🔥
Legends ub40
great song UB40 for ever
This song is so powerful. UB40 did so much for culture in my country, they are the real representation of the real people. One love, no colour divide, no race divide, we are all equal, we are all brothers and sisters, one love always and forever, so much respect x
But UB40 not the same no more, all because Ali Campbell left due to management issues same as astro and Mickey virtue too! And then Brian Travers died and astro too. Robin Campbell took on new members, but it'll never be the same though especially without Ali!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE ....this song...brings memories ....lovvvve it
Bass and lead guitar are Hypnotic.
People of Birmingham played their part in the struggle; the song is incredibly powerful and relevant, 32 years on....
Even more today friend.we fight for the right to be free
Even more relevant today 2021 mate x
@@sarahclifford9568 glad you are here in 2021...still relevant today
I am still here
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I'm a Brummie and an African and so proud of UB 40. This track is their best to date.
One of the best songs they made. I seen them live in Nottingham and it was brilliant.
Looking back, glad I grew up with this kind of music 🙂 😊 🌸
Plus I dedicate this song to several people. . . (Including TR+Fam) I’m thinking of and Continually Praying for . . . . In Jesus name 🙏🏻😊🕊✝️
Hmmmm. . . Upon reflection, is it good to be mindful of what we do in Gods name, while building the right Kingdom ? . . . . ((( while so many others are building their versions of societies and kingdoms and laws and communities) --> Wise yet innocent. . . . Do good, do well, love mercy, while doing justice. . . Walking humbly with your God. . . .not using Him as a weapon. . . . Or to control others ugh, cos He loves them too, even if they don’t realise it yet. . . . . Just thoughts
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True Freedom is found in Jesus Christ who Loved and died for All, no matter what race. Culture, nation, tribe, beliefs - He will transform your mind to His own Loving Wise Mind and give you a new heart, a new spirit and a new mind to do well in this world and then you’ll inherit ETERNAL LIFE 😊
I will Always love this song of ub40!
UB40 FOR EVER AND U MADE MY DAY GODBLESS
never get enough of listening this song.
Same here
Don't stop till u get enough
Freedom fighter's never give up.
Still bangs like it did years ago. Peace, love and unity 🌅🙏🏽
One of the best songs of ub40 .
Probably thee best as it was theirs, most of their other songs were copies of the original... Before you beat me down, I'm a lifelong UB40 fan.....
I don't think songs like Dream A Lie, My Own Way of Thinking, The Pillow, etc were covers. Lots of originals, which I much preferred to the covers on the Labour of Love series.
King,Food For Thought,The Earth Dies Screaming,Don't Let it Pass You By,One in Ten,Don't Break My Heart (at least I don't think that was a cover),Rat in My Kitchen and so many others.
Absolutely brilliant! British cross-culturalism at its brilliant best. Wish I'd been there!
One of my favourite ub40 songs.A powerful and passionate song with lyrics that still sound so relevant.
Yes.
much respect from Jamaica...just found out today u owned this one.my lead singer
Anyone listening to this timeless classic with me in July 2019???
Okt 19 hell yeah
one right now !
One 💘
Oh yeah, right now👍
Great song. Cry our beloved country 😢. From South Africa. 🥲🥲🥲🥲
Love this track, good to see Ali playing a Roland SH101 synthesizer. Legend!
Especially since those things are heavy!
CAN’T BEAT UB40, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE. ❤️
Anyone out there in 2023. Good music indeed, glorious!!
What an emotional song. Was literally driven to tears.
Makes us Brummies proud 💯 UB40 👌
And so you should, artists from the Birmingham area are held in high regard entertaining millions around the world.
We will sing 🎤 we will sing 🎤 we will sing 🎤 our own song ✌️💫⭐️✌️xxx
Love the Bass line to this song, remember getting the cassette when it was banned in South Africa
Literally grew up on this song in Zimbabwe. Timeless revolutionary record
their best song by far!!
One of the most joyful and powerful, certainly. And damn catchy.
Amandla Awethu!
Love from 🇿🇦
Still loving UB40 in 2020 ♥️
l am also praying for Africa to be a better place, this song it reminds me my brothers and sisters back in Africa
😂😂
Luv this song! I know the background singers are: Ruby Turner & Jackie Graham. But anyone knows the name of the 3rd singer?
South Africa 1987. I am in Martic (Grade 12). We are on the run from the Apartheid police for being labeled Instigators of Violence and accused of trying to overthrow the government. It is one in the morning. We are on our way from a meeting to hide at a teacher's house. This song is playing. We listen with Hope and determination. Amandla Ngawethu ! ( Power to the People) And now we Free.....
Fantastic!!! More power to you!!! \o/
Wot utter shite..if u wer running youtube is the last thing..
Oh, dear God... He's talking about 1987!!! I don't suppose he was watching TH-cam then. Switch on your brain before you engage your mouth.
Oh Cheryl, Cheryl Cheryl !.... some day you'll comprehend what i said...maybe you should go back to school.... and learn this time....you'll get there.. :)
Writeowl Are you blonde by any change. He said he was listening to the song, not watching utube. He is also speaking of an event in his life, not something off of a video. Coming from South Africa myself, I know exactly what MrCurpy is speaking about. I would suggest you take your own advice! While you're at it, get yourself an education my dear.
They look so young ! Legends !!
magique vos sourires ub40 MERCI À VOUS LOVE 💋
This voice. Ali Campbell !😮
Timeless music... #onelove from Fiji ❤💛💚
The whole band was on fire this night!
My favorite UB40 song
Wow. oh wow. too many emotions x
Beautiful Song. x
waouw j 'adore merci à vous bonne soirée 🐞🐞🐞🐞🐞🐞🐞🐞
Lyrics
The great flood of tears that we've cried
For our brothers and sisters who've died
Over four hundred years
Has washed away our fears
And strengthened our pride
Now we turn back the tide
We will no longer hear your command
We will seize the control from your hand
We will fan the flame
Of our anger and pain
And you'll feel the shame
For what you do in gods name
We will fight for the right to be free
We will build our own society
And we will sing, we will sing
We will sing our own song
When the ancient drum rhythms ring
The voice of our forefathers sings
Forward Africa run
Our day of freedom has come
For me and for you
Amandla Awethu
We will fight for the right to be free
We will build our own society
And we will sing, we will sing
We will sing our own song
We will fight for the right to be free
We will build our own society
And we will sing, we will sing
We will sing our own song
You still rock baby...2019 are you there!!!
"We will fan the flames of our anger and pain and you'll be ashamed of what you do in God's name."
What a lyric and so powerful.
RIP MATIBA WHAT A MAN LOVE NELSON MANDELA ,FROM ENGLAND )))!!!
Dammmm tears running down!
This was the best track you ever laid down. It stands today years on..... see you in Blackpool..
never get olds. even after 400 years goosebumps will be there as same as now ❤️
This is probably my favourite song from ub40 grew up with our parents thrashing them but wouldnt even have a clue what the song was about back then, later on when i actually understood what this song was about, it now lives rent free in me 🖤
This song units all people. No matter you,re skin colour.
ok I was never fully committed to the lyrics, i just absolutely love the intro and the vibe of this sing. but now the penny has dropped it makes me very emotional.
November 2020 and still loving the sounds of UB40. 1 of my all time favourite bands ❤️❤️❤️
Good night Astro, hope you are gigging "upstairs" with Brian. UB40 songs were the anthem of my youth in Kings Heath, Birmingham UK.
Rear easy. ♥️❤️♥️ Much love.
Ub40 the greatest reggae band of all time 💪💪💪🙏
Timeless. Powerful. Beautiful.
2007 concert in south africa Astro waved at me!!Still gives me goosebumps
Amandla awethu💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿.
The perpetual relevance of this song.
Listening to UB40 2020 with all the love from Tanzania...brings back best memories of my childhood
Sitting in Glasgow with my headphones on 2021.....and this song is as fresh as ever....... and I'm 64......got to be good
@@alexbrown1864 am just 36 years old but I really enjoyed UB40 music up today.....they will always be the best reggae band of all times! ☺️
@@jennifernyanda9906 hey good choice Jenny..... good taste in music....hope your still rocking It at my age....🎧
@@alexbrown1864 I am an old soul, I feel I don't connect with today's generation type of music and I will never get tired of listening to such good music like UB40's till am old and grey...! 😅
Good call Jenny....you should get the earphones on a listen to a bit of Stevie wonder.....Donna summer......my music is my life I'm totally wide open to anything...💕
My fave song from ub40 in every way possible
Ub40. Simply the best.
RIP Legend Astro
Splendida canzone!!!!
As spiritual beings made from the source of LOVE.. let's find our way back to union with all ...through one thing that unites us aLL.... MUSIC...our natural state.....the Universal language.....
also the atmosphere looks electric
we will never have such good reggae music like this
Wow what a great energy the song and the video has, makes me wanna also party along in the video and go back in time and just feel great.
never forget this song from Senegal one love ❤❤
Beautiful song!
This is a time-travelling song. Timeless relevance.
We will all rise an sing our own song of being equal no matter colour race an all become one against korruption an evil the time is coming
Still my favourite band of all time.