It's a pity The Levellers have never had wider aclaim. Their lyrics have represented a hugely perceptive social commentary for more than twenty years. Perhaps the most important band most people have never heard of.
I agree however the final two times I saw them they just started abusing the audience and calling everyone hypocrites etc! Hope it was just an angst phase - this was 2006
Levellers still going strong! Recognise places I visited on holiday in Brighton, even saw the Metway, round the corner from my sister in laws student digs. Great tune, great album, great band have seen them live four times. Highly recommended if you like real music.
boys youve fucking nailed it again!... yer know what? when I came through my fucked up times when i was 16 you made me want to play guitar and sing and gave me reason to carry on, I lost you all for a while, you shouted me again with green blade rising, I heard you more with letters, and Im hearing you as strong now as I ever have..... You give me faith love it.... Gary J Armstrong
You're right that Mark's voice failed, but I reckon he's got it back now. Saw him on Weds and if I closed my eyes, it was like being back in the nineties. It was absolutely spot on.
My Partner-in-Crime™ bought me the CD "Static on the Airwaves" for my birthday, and it just might be the best thing the Levellers have ever done. Have I really been following this band for 20 years?!
Forgive my ignorance: I am trying to interpret the words, whilst drunk. 'We are Gunmen all' is that a reference to us being the great polluters, or, Steven Kings 'Gun slingers' with his 'Dark tower'(watctower). I will wax sychophantic for a mo, I'm a big fan (not a reciprocating electric type). Could you please explain what you mean. and that.
ironic how marks voice has fialed over the years but simons not only gets better but slowly turns into marks in the 90's anyone else hearing this.... and that aint a dig at marks vocal, it happens to all, when youve done 1000's of gigs it will wear out! before you all attack me!
What other bands are still writing lyrics this epicly relevant ?? 🤷🏼♂️ No politicians, just compasion Celebrity, its out of fashion Innocence dont take a thrashin’ On the playground floor. Constable paints awesome skies, Intead of macing suspects eyes Bankers pay is justified and all nations come in peace. We are gunmen all, the guardians of the watch tower; Lighting up the beacons to bring our riders home We are gunmen all, the guardians of the watch tower; Lighting up the beacons to bring our riders home Sun rises on the village green Not digitised on a flat screen Lovers kisses can be seen Darkness holds no fear Everyone drinks socially; Not because they’re crippled emotionally and all our sleep is trouble free wrapped up in caring arms We are gunmen all, the guardians of the watch tower; Lighting up the beacons to bring our riders home We are gunmen all, the guardians of the watch tower; Lighting up the beacons to bring our riders home Our hopes are old and dressed in rags The faded colour of many flags and the, broken metal of our tags; keeps this dream alive Well, mistrust could never last The future lives and not the past We are only shadows cast just trying to hold on We are gunmen all, the guardians of the watch tower; Lighting up the beacons to bring our riders home
Are you in a friendship group. Are you please then they call. Thats how we build communities. In this dog eat dog world community is strip away. The future live not the past.
life great i try to have no conflick in me because it stress and stress is a killer i am on no one side well say i am i am on my side thats the first thing the next is do look at what i have not i look at what i have ok no three i love me family freinds
three times today i was asked who i was ..................................i got three pair of sun glasses now been a day of three yes i know it the 9 th october 2018 tuesday
A dotum Adedayo white hate some whites black hates black it is not uncommon but a family how talk together stays to gether i practices it and it works it not fewy
goverment why make rules to suit yourselvies family freinds and then break them and excepect other to follow the church is in bed with the goverment they do not follow gods rules money and tradition is all they have left
![The Boatman [Remastered Version]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/LZ66lEUu45E/mqdefault.jpg)
I love this video. The kids and grandpa ♡
hope the band and families are doing ok up in brighton this weekend... hopefully we'll have a beautiful day very soon.
It's a pity The Levellers have never had wider aclaim. Their lyrics have represented a hugely perceptive social commentary for more than twenty years. Perhaps the most important band most people have never heard of.
Not to mention one of the best live experiences you're ever likely to see!
True.
I agree however the final two times I saw them they just started abusing the audience and calling everyone hypocrites etc! Hope it was just an angst phase - this was 2006
BEST BAND TO WALK THE EARTH ❤️❤️ LEVELLERS!!!!
Brilliant! One of the best things theyve ever done. The whole album really
Saw those guys twice in Paris! Brilliant! Once I almost thought to put an auction when they were selling their original Combi Volkswagen on E-Bay...
Levellers still going strong! Recognise places I visited on holiday in Brighton, even saw the Metway, round the corner from my sister in laws student digs. Great tune, great album, great band have seen them live four times. Highly recommended if you like real music.
You guys really make me remember there will be better times when it's dark.
Thank you for that.
Its true
this is actually a fucking brilliantly written song... love it.
Actually
Manchester .. Standing to light our end up... Just nod folks :) Ready to go here ! Love and Peace to all
Noone's nodding out here
boys youve fucking nailed it again!... yer know what? when I came through my fucked up times when i was 16 you made me want to play guitar and sing and gave me reason to carry on, I lost you all for a while, you shouted me again with green blade rising, I heard you more with letters, and Im hearing you as strong now as I ever have.....
You give me faith
love it....
Gary J Armstrong
One hell of a fantastic song, love this band
By far the best song on the album - I doff my cap at thee: Jon, Simon - remarkable performances... Outstanding video too - respect to Dunstan.
Not really a turkey on that LP for me. Best thing they'd done in years. Isn't there a new one out soon?
The Hand in Hand!!! Best pub in Brighton yeah?
This song (+video!) has become one of my favorites.
Yes - love it! I'm looking forward to getting the album in the post. X
Legends, never forget rock n blues or stormin the castle 🥃🥃🥃👌
Brilliant as ever :) cannot wait to see you live for the 1st time :D
Nice to be back hear some old songs.
Still love the levellers and all there good songs
And all nations come in peace ✌️
Bloody quality, yet again for the Lev's. Much love to you!!!
saw you twice your music inspire me
Lovely jubberly- kind of a 'where's where' of Brighton. Feeling a bit nostalgic for the old place. Ace tune, too.
😐This should be mandatory listening in schools music curriculums nationwide. ✌🏼&❤️
Mandatory u say? Fascist X
yes true
Hear Hear.. A. Cat for PM!
You're right that Mark's voice failed, but I reckon he's got it back now. Saw him on Weds and if I closed my eyes, it was like being back in the nineties. It was absolutely spot on.
My Partner-in-Crime™ bought me the CD "Static on the Airwaves" for my birthday, and it just might be the best thing the Levellers have ever done.
Have I really been following this band for 20 years?!
love how Mark sings on the voice of Simon :D
you should make a lot more videos, I enjoyed it alot
♡♡
This song comes of age, thanks 💚🌬️
Yep listening in ww3 it seems hope the good win 👍👍👌🥃🇬🇧🌹✊
Bunch of idiot lefties
Nice tune, had some top times watching the levellers over the years :-) Blackpool ballroom was a mad weekend in the snow lol
Michael Myers snow on the beach!
@@rrrdee3688 Snow up his nose
Amazing song.
Awesome song !
Home yes
good, two thumbs up, i'll be buying.
brillant ! had me in tears! top work as allways :)
timbo why?
Excellent. 'Nuff said.
love it
Your magic gone. Never darkness my door any.
Where can I find these people? Words will be had!
good song lads...
Forgive my ignorance: I am trying to interpret the words, whilst drunk. 'We are Gunmen all' is that a reference to us being the great polluters, or, Steven Kings 'Gun slingers' with his 'Dark tower'(watctower). I will wax sychophantic for a mo, I'm a big fan (not a reciprocating electric type). Could you please explain what you mean. and that.
i looked out for u tour and if it close i will come on pubil transport
ironic how marks voice has fialed over the years but simons not only gets better but slowly turns into marks in the 90's anyone else hearing this.... and that aint a dig at marks vocal, it happens to all, when youve done 1000's of gigs it will wear out! before you all attack me!
oh yes
Love it, can't believe I still haven't got round to buying the album yet! Intro reminds me of Kraftwerk a bit too :P
2.30 slept in that shelter many a night when i was a younger man
happy song to end
WAUW!!!
What other bands are still writing lyrics this epicly relevant ?? 🤷🏼♂️
No politicians, just compasion
Celebrity, its out of fashion
Innocence dont take a thrashin’
On the playground floor.
Constable paints awesome skies,
Intead of macing suspects eyes
Bankers pay is justified
and all nations come in peace.
We are gunmen all,
the guardians of the watch tower;
Lighting up the beacons
to bring our riders home
We are gunmen all,
the guardians of the watch tower;
Lighting up the beacons
to bring our riders home
Sun rises on the village green
Not digitised on a flat screen
Lovers kisses can be seen
Darkness holds no fear
Everyone drinks socially;
Not because they’re crippled emotionally
and all our sleep is trouble free
wrapped up in caring arms
We are gunmen all,
the guardians of the watch tower;
Lighting up the beacons
to bring our riders home
We are gunmen all,
the guardians of the watch tower;
Lighting up the beacons
to bring our riders home
Our hopes are old and dressed in rags
The faded colour of many flags
and the, broken metal of our tags;
keeps this dream alive
Well, mistrust could never last
The future lives and not the past
We are only shadows cast
just trying to hold on
We are gunmen all,
the guardians of the watch tower;
Lighting up the beacons
to bring our riders home
NMA
Killing joke
🙌🙌🙌🙌
yep
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me woohoo the one with all the posters
Very cool - thank you for participating :)
Yes yes people are
How does someone with a wall of one direction pictures get in a levellers video? You lucky child!
nice
Dave Tommo Patriots Prayer.
they know balance of whitch i speek
I Love U
Are you in a friendship group. Are you please then they call. Thats how we build communities. In this dog eat dog world community is strip away. The future live not the past.
I want to play this to Chris Eubank if anyone can help? He's a good son of Brighton
First Levellers single with Simon on lead vocals?
No.
Don't be silly man... Beanfield?
life great i try to have no conflick in me because it stress and stress is a killer i am on no one side well say i am i am on my side thats the first thing the next is do look at what i have not i look at what i have ok no three i love me family freinds
You know other say a problem half is a problem share does that apply to work
three times today i was asked who i was ..................................i got three pair of sun glasses now been a
day of three yes i know it the 9 th october 2018 tuesday
Who are the riders? and what happens when they return home?
its a parody refering to when soldiers are coming home and the loved ones want them/hoping they ok.
further live not the past
what about survivors?
Alex 😢😎🙏🧙🤟👍🦮👈👈👌👌🎄🌀💪😞😄
Compton never come here again you will be shown the door.
mankind i like the kind
How did you chose the name "The Levellers" for the band?
It was Chosen for them by the Passing of History
@@patkelly8309 I was just wondering if they knew the significance of the term?
@@palmer3977 I'd say so mate. They are students of radical history. Especially Jeremy.
@@patkelly8309 Brilliant.
Soon💪💪😞😄🦮👍✌️❤️🌊🌞
i know people
the soldiers sent to war on LIES
Who are all these people?
Ppl
Not my real name The Guardians of The Watchtowers .
Is this reference to Return Of The King(Lord Of The Rings) ..lighting up the beacons????
I had the same image initially :)
be care for of your heads
A dotum Adedayo white hate some whites black hates black it is not uncommon but a family how talk together stays to gether i practices it and it works it not fewy
goverment why make rules to suit yourselvies family freinds and then break them and excepect other to follow the church is in bed with the goverment they do not follow gods rules money and tradition is all they have left