Unfortunately I think it always will be relevant... but a phenomenal song to say the least! Saw Elbow twice at 9:30 in Washington DC... really want to see them again
The song that got me REALLY into Elbow - back in 06, which wasnt a bad year for music to be fair. The World cup and the hot summer... Gorillaz, Kasabian, Primal Scream, even the Kooks were somewhat bearable when the sun was out! There was even some good dance music knocking about! lol. Glad Elbow won the mecury and mainstream success with seldom seen kid. They deserve it, Guy Garvey is an amazing writer.
@@evanthiakrassa9197 this song still gives me the same good things as it did 3 years ago when I first heard it. Sometimes a song comes along and just tick off all the check boxes in the 'good vibe-' and 'epic song-department'. I still like the album version best since that version is longer.....Longer time to enjoy the song 🤩 This song has really enriched my life. Thanks Elbow!
This song is proof that Elbow are able and can make excellent music, but I believe this one song doesn't prove that an entire nation is the best world :D We also have som excellent musicians and song writers in my country (Norway), but I bet most of the other nations in the world only know about the band "a-ha" (they had a world wide hit with the song 'Take on me' in case you needed some extra info ;-) ) 'Leaders of the free world' was the song that got me into Elbow, and is one of the songs that I don't think I am able to get tired of!!
i listen to this song every day i eather go to work or college the first bit where he says, im sick of working for a living is usualy just about when i get bored sitting on the buss :)
We only have one shot. It is just improbable, not impossible. If you asked why humans were fighting one another then you also get it, even now. We are past eras where it was needed. They all died for us to be here, and I doubt it was to continue those wars. Humans, no matter where you are in this world, use your strength to accept one anothers differences and help one another for the betterment of humanity, so that you too can become better as well, from it. Do not change your individuality, but do not hate others. Facts cannot be desputed, and the only one we need, is that we can overcome anything if we put our minds to it. So let's start. They've been begging for years before us, so lets begin. Humanity for all.
Man, I remember when being a liberal meant sticking up for your fellow man, and not about throwing lavish parties for your rich friends at the taxpayer’s expense.
This song just feels incredibly relevant right now...
💯!!!
and still
Unfortunately I think it always will be relevant... but a phenomenal song to say the least! Saw Elbow twice at 9:30 in Washington DC... really want to see them again
Spotify told me i would like this band...AND IT WAS RIGHT...DAMN..i love it.
Elbow are just proof that when it come to great music, Britain's still got it
Yep. Guy's proved that with his capitulation to South London. Money, eh?
Totally agree 🎸
@@vebesese5632 What are you talking about?
The American stuff doesn’t come close
I don’t even know how I came across this band but I’m so glad I did.
Passing the gun from father to feckless son
We're climbing a landslide where only the good die young
Can't believe they're not playing this track at festivals this year. My favourite Elbow track.
Stumbled across this whilst on holiday.. can't believe how good it is and what I've been missing all this time!!. Brilliant!
yeah ive been thinking about this song a lot with recent events
Same
same
this song sticks in the head in a very awesome way. this should have been mainstream
This should have 10 million views
Dont know what i like more, the song or the fact that Guy looks like General Melchett from Blackadder Goes Forth.
Just Stephen Fry in general
Baaah!
Love this band💥❤ ? Leaders of a free world? Hhhhhmmmmmm sounds verry actualy .
The song that got me REALLY into Elbow - back in 06, which wasnt a bad year for music to be fair. The World cup and the hot summer... Gorillaz, Kasabian, Primal Scream, even the Kooks were somewhat bearable when the sun was out! There was even some good dance music knocking about! lol.
Glad Elbow won the mecury and mainstream success with seldom seen kid. They deserve it, Guy Garvey is an amazing writer.
I find myself stuck in the 2000s musically as well. Just such good music!
First time I've heard this band, courtesy of a mention by Ian Rankin in his book ' The Naming of the Dead ' - love their sound.
Masterpiece ❤
Lyrics:
I’m sick of working for a living
I’m just ticking off the days ‘til I die
I miss you Louise
And the sickest little pleasures keep me going in between pulling teeth
Periscope up
I’ve been looking for a ladder
I need to see the Commander in Chief
And remind him what was passed onto me
Your mum don’t sleep
The friends you keep
I didn’t raise a thief
But the leaders of the free world
Are just little boys throwing stones
And it’s easy to ignore ‘til they’re knocking on the door of your homes
My thinking isn’t driven
But the music always gives me a lift
I’m so easy to please
But I think we dropped the baton like the 60’s didn’t happen. Oh no.
Periscope up
Should be looking for a ladder
I need to see the Commander in Chief
And remind him what was passed onto me
Your mum don’t sleep
The friends you keep
I didn’t raise a thief
Passing the gun from father to feckless son
We’re climbing a landslide where only the good die young
Songwriters: Peter James Turner / Richard Barry Jupp / Craig Lee Potter / Mark Potter / Guy Edward John Garvey
Songteksten voor Leaders of the Free World © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc
this song got me interested in them
James mcculloch same here. But I heard them just yesterday. Better late than never 😁
@@nowayrocks bahahahah same but I listened to them yesterdays better late than never
@@evanthiakrassa9197 this song still gives me the same good things as it did 3 years ago when I first heard it.
Sometimes a song comes along and just tick off all the check boxes in the 'good vibe-' and 'epic song-department'.
I still like the album version best since that version is longer.....Longer time to enjoy the song 🤩
This song has really enriched my life. Thanks Elbow!
Proof that UK music is the best in the world.
lol
Yep
This song is proof that Elbow are able and can make excellent music, but I believe this one song doesn't prove that an entire nation is the best world :D
We also have som excellent musicians and song writers in my country (Norway), but I bet most of the other nations in the world only know about the band "a-ha" (they had a world wide hit with the song 'Take on me' in case you needed some extra info ;-) )
'Leaders of the free world' was the song that got me into Elbow, and is one of the songs that I don't think I am able to get tired of!!
true!!
I love these jolly ol' chaps! Super under rated and incredibly talented.
awesome... omg how do these bands not get the fame they deserve?
This video is just stupidly brilliant!!
Them and Kings of Leon at Slane this May was an excellent double headliner.
Have just heard it for the first time. Amazing song.
i listen to this song every day i eather go to work or college the first bit where he says, im sick of working for a living is usualy just about when i get bored sitting on the buss :)
For me , this song was the start of the good times rolling at The Summer Sundae festival in 2006.
We sure did drop the baton.
best song by elbow, class.
This deseves at least 10,000x the viewership
Now I need to see the commander in chief as well too.
Loving seeing the Met in this video, more Manchester based videos please Elbow!!
This song i so wish they had played last night at castle not so but Edinburgh castle gig will live long in my memory
Fantastic Video!!! Elbow are just made of pure win!!!
I had no idea Stephen Fry and Umberto Smaila were in Elbow.
Great 👍 song 🎧
Relevant today.
Just a great song and video....would be an interesting sit down to talk with these guys one day.
i could die happy with an elbow album playin who els feels that way?
Damn can I get a seat on that space craft? Great song and video.
We only have one shot. It is just improbable, not impossible. If you asked why humans were fighting one another then you also get it, even now. We are past eras where it was needed. They all died for us to be here, and I doubt it was to continue those wars. Humans, no matter where you are in this world, use your strength to accept one anothers differences and help one another for the betterment of humanity, so that you too can become better as well, from it. Do not change your individuality, but do not hate others. Facts cannot be desputed, and the only one we need, is that we can overcome anything if we put our minds to it. So let's start. They've been begging for years before us, so lets begin. Humanity for all.
Great band! Can't wait to see them in Lisbon!
How were they?
I like 'My very best' played at the end... it fits :)
boa demais essa música, sensacional
i dont know why but this song's melody kinda reminds me yellow flicker beat by lorde
great work btw
Maybe top 20 all time
Dang! Guy Garvey looks good in a mustache.
Elbow are the new Beatles
It took me way too long to realise that the 'controls' of the Elbow spaceship correspond to the instruments the band are playing.
haha
i love elbows videos
so original and entertaining
Get big Muse vibes from this, Elbow are class
For me it's Cranberries vibes idk why :D
The bassline is kinda Zombie-esque
Just love it 😊
im fucking in love with this.great work dudes
wow. relatable.
And not one dislike was given that day.
Good job!
Is it me or Guy Garvey has a mix of Stephen Fry with Ricky Gervais in him??
I was thinking exactly that
Def Ricky Gervais
I'm 80% sure Stephen Fry has never had Ricky Gervais in him.
I can see Stephen Fry, not so much Gervais though haha
You. Next.
@MisterMonsterful what a perfect combo!!!! if only they could have babies!!
Incredible stuff
I FUCKING LOVE YOU GUYS. Amazing/embarrassing/SAD how this song/video is so relevant again.
I was in the Reading crowd for that ha ha!
Me too 🙈😜👍
Elbow is one of the best bands out there.
Look at the Likes and Dislikes! 111 likes and 0 dislikes. :P
lovin the tach
its a fokin good song!
old fave..thnx
fukin love it, Elbow r incredible, I love them!
By the way the moustache looks really good on Guy Garvey and also he looks like Ricky Gervais in this video :D
This is the coolest fucking music video I have ever seen.
Guy looks just like Stephen Fry in Blackadder Goes Forth...general Melchett :)
'Nother song i have discovered via SS13 lobby music
Pretty bizarre, but I love ELBOW!!!
@M0rningfoolsgold Britain has everything;) I wish I was born there, but I was born in bloody Belgium...
TRON?
@JeffELOLynne Belgium still exists? I thought it had collapsed a while ago :)
8 mile is what I am looking for
darling, fetch my giant robot!
right away, star commander melchett!
Звучит как саундтрек для фильмов Балабанова
grande elbow aunque el nombre nos engaña a los hispano parlantes,, algún dia los veré en vivo
I was in this video.
With this mustache Guy looks like younger brother of General Sir Anthony Cecil Hogmanay Melchett
Fucking great tune
what's song is playing in the outro of this video?
My Very Best
RAFI RAFI RAFAEL TORIBIO YAYY YAYY!!!
Biden, Trudeau, Johnson, Ardern, and Morrison brought me here
Man, I remember when being a liberal meant sticking up for your fellow man, and not about throwing lavish parties for your rich friends at the taxpayer’s expense.
@JakeBamber just what I thought....
His smile at 3:18... So god damned cheesy LOL
Anything but the carpenters, they make me bulemic.
anyone els notice at the end craig potter is drinking wine instead of tea xD
Fucking Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Maybe someone from one of the Southern states?
Brownalebelly I
Durge !
Guy looks just like Melchett lol @bureu
The commander in chief clearly disliked this video.
@Mesopotamian0 I think its called My Very Best :)
Did they knock on your door Elbow?
Why does everytime i listen to this i think of metal gear
Is that Jupp's son Dylan with his mum?
Guy Melchid
Top bananna
MANC 01
Guy kinda looks like Super Mario with this mustache.
It's Super GuyMarioGarvey Bros ! ;-)
Guy as General Melchett XD!! anyone? hahhahha