RedGum's original has been one of my all time favourite songs ever since I read the lyrics in one of my high school poetry books. The Herd's version has a very different feel, but I love it too. Their rap adds a sense of attitude, rhythm and lyricism that achieves, to me, the same things that are important in RedGum's version: no-one knew what they were getting themselves into and that war made their life hell well after they came home.
Hip Hop at its finest. I'm only 19 and whenever I'm down about life I listen to this track and by the end I appreciate what our countrymen did the life I have. Lest we Forget
I loved this. As an Aussie digger myself I believe that a tribute like this should be complemented. The younger generation needs to understand what was given by men for others. And people need to stop ragging on the ADF cause we offer something to this country that most people couldn't even think off. Thanks to all the men we've lost recently and a deep sorrow for their families!
Question for you then: I'm tangentially involved with the ADF from a government level. Won't go into detail what with the whole APS code of conduct and all, but as a digger, what do you think is causing the decreased retention and low recruitment numbers for the ADF? What changes would you make to bolster numbers?
@@theuglywolf2536probably the lack of trust in government! I would fight for Australia any day of the week but I would never fight to protect corrupt politicians!!! They are scumbag oxygen thieves!
This is a wonderful version. Thank you. I am a NamVet. Enlisted at 17 in the Marine Corps Nam 68/69. In the past 52 years there has not been a day I have not been back in Nam. This is just one of those unspoken truths of combat vets, never shared but always present.
I don't like rap either, but the original version of the song makes me cry, and so did this one. Well done guys, the song has been updated for another generation who mainly DO like rap. I will be adding this to my library in youtube.
Christyna Dobbins I was born in 2004 and I personally hate rap I'm an Australian Air Force Cadet and I listen to the original a lot and it makes me want to join the Australian Defence Force even more everytime they served for us so now it's my time to serve.
+Christyna Dobbins Bloody legend mate appreciating music and talent even if it isn't to your taste, keep on fella your comment put me in a good mood 7 years on, well done mate
I am a senior war historian at a major Australian university and I am showcasing this in my class this semester. Thank you so much for showing the reality of war service and PTSD.
Ah, the risks you run by re-making such a sacred iconic song... I'm old enough (just!) to remember the release of the original, and it will ever hold a special place in my collection. That these boys would want to pay homage to it in their way, f'kn good on 'em for having the balls. It shows that this song means something to them. As it should to all of us, really.
I think a lot of people commenting here are either to young or to old to understand how well the cover hit home for its time. 2007 and the years leading up to it were kind of a golden era in australian hip hop. Having a real message behind it really helped a lot of us get our minds around the war we were seeing every day on tv. Remember this was only like 5 years after 9/11 and for a lot of us that was a big deal. I personally enjoy both versions and if you enjoy this i recommend listening to the meters gained also by the herd.
for a child of a vietnam vet that has lost his father own this year this is a good thing to watch i hope those younger then me can understand what war was like back then ive lived though this war ever night for the last 28 years till my dad passed away at the start of the year this is a never ending war for childen of these vets and there familys LEST WE FORGET
Dose not matter how many times I hear either version of this song I get chills and tears like a baby, can’t imagine what’s it was like, pray we never have to go through it.
Robb, you're right, I agree with you 100%, but some of us "old people" do understand and are really grateful that you young people, like my (and my wives's children, because she brought them up with a compassion for humanity too) understand, I have faith in the young generation that you belong too....do what you can to improve this world... all the best...
I think as someone that is young (19) and has respect for older music as I grew up listening to it and still do, this cover is a way of the youth of our fine nation paying our respects to those that had fought for it to be so great. I love the Herd and their music, have seen them live many times, they're cover and portayal of this song is a blessing as it reminds us young folk that there are men and women that fought and are still fighting to have the freedom we have. I really hope that everyone can see past the differences in the COVER and the original song and just appreciate its purpose.
I loved that Redgum also loved this as it put it back on the agenda of the lips of the youth in AUSTRALIA real time now / RIP and today is the 46th anniversary of the BATTLE OF LONG TAN~ i was seven and it impacted me my entire life to date..
First heard Redgum's original when I was 14, and 28 years later it's still one of my favourite songs. Always brings a tear to my eye. But the Herd have done an amazing cover of it, and I still feel the same emotion listening to this version as I do the original. Congrats to The Herd for having the balls to keep this message current and alive.
I still remember hearing this song on triple J like a version over 17yrs ago around the same time my youngest daughter was born, I was driving trucks at the time and i had to pull over to the side off the road to wipe the tears from my eyes. It hit me as hard as redgums original song did and reminded me of why i listened to my ww2 vet grandfather n he told me not to join the armed forces, my grandfather passed away not long ago at 102yrs old and the promise i made him as a kid was not to fight in another mans war unless your country is being invaded.
I watched these guys play this live at Earth Frequency Festival over the weekend.. absolutely loved it. Amazing live and the crowd was digging it. The Herd always has a good message to spread.
to anyone who hates this version, how could you when they show so much respect towards the end of the song to the original by redgum, love both versions enjoy both, peace
@Gary Bea Schumann helped provide some of the vocals as well. still an impressively moving voice 20 years on from the original recording. First time I've heard this version.
Originally covered by The Herd for a JJJ 'like a version' music segment, response from their (18-25 youth demographic) audience was unprecedented. There were a huge number of requests for it after it aired. The re-recording of the song for a record, and this film clip, all happened because of that response. I heard that Like A Version when it aired on the J's, and I had to stop the car and listen. It was powerful - the original has always been a major song for me, just like everyone else.
just listening to John Schumann doing an interview on the radio. He was the lead singer of Redgum and wrote this song. For those of you who think this cover has ruined the song, he loves it, he says there have been a lot of covers of this song and this one is brilliant. He also loves the fact real vetrans were used in the filmclip. Yes its very different, but if the writer can enjoy it, that is saying a lot. Its not crap, its different and difference is a good thing people!
this song always sends chills up my spine no matter how many times i listen to it. watching them perform it live was even better. awesome awesome cover.
RIP to all the men and women who have died before us in war. So many people we will never know and lost. Potential leaders, artists, sports heros and so much more have died to give us freedom against our foes. my heart and prayers for the diggers who are still alive and share the burden of their memories. i cant imagine your pain, but thank you for your courage for fighting for our freedom to. HERD awesome remake. LEST WE FORGET
+Ana-Maria Musumeci They didn't die to "give us freedom", they were murdered by the Australian state. Lest we forget, yes, lest we forget that war is bad and we shouldn't do it.
Can't imagine a better adaption to bring this song to a new generation. It fits perfectly with the video, and seeing real (I would think) veterans at the end just drives home that this was reality for a generation of young men. There but for the grace of god go I. Be thankful if you've never had to serve to those who did, to secure our lifestyle.
Biggest lump in my throat after watching this video. R.I.P all soldiers who lost their life in conflicts overseas, not just Australians but all military personnel from all over the world, brave men and women may your memory live forever.
I love the original - the original is my favourite song ever! I do not like rap. Having said that - this song is AWESOME - its a great tribute to our Aussie diggers and has great artistic merit. I love it! LEST WE FORGET!!!!!!!
This song had such an impact on me. Telling the story of the vietnam war from an Asutralian soldier's perspective. There is an article somewhere on the internet that explains the lyrics in quite a lot of detail that is well worth the read.
I love this version... the rapping from the young men, it reminds you of their age when they went, it's true to the youthfullness that each soldier had. Then the original version... and that REALLY cuts deep.
I feel inclined to say, this song has brought me to tears upon almost every hearing of it. Well produced video and evocative, real lyrics. Pure talent, an exemplar of the aussie spirit captured in this song.
They asked the original artist if they could cover it. He said yes but if I don't like your cover you can't. They pulled this out and the original artist was amazed.
50 years on - Lest We Forget. that was amazing. so moving. well done for uploading mate AUSSIE HIP HOP RULES this song and tbe original is life R.I.P ANZAC spirit ❤ golipali respect.
Ah crap! Can't help myself - this song always bring a tear to my eye. Doesn't matter if it's the original by Redgum or this version by The Herd - it always evokes the same emotions.
ppl this song brings an iconic aussie song bak to the next generation ..... lets show some respect for the diggers that faught in NAM wether ur for or against that war our boys served for their country an fought and died for us ma respect goes out to u all ...R.I.P fallen sons of AUSTRALIA
Fun fact: I was in Year 10 back in 2007, when I was on a school field trip to the Shrine of Rememberance as part of the Social Studies curriculum on war. There was an engaging focus on how the Australian vs US approach to the Vietnam War, as well as how war affects the soldiers who fought in them. This video clip played as part of it to sum it all up. Memories fresh as a sprout from searching this up. Very honest video clip too.
My son gave me this to listen to and it is not a rip off to the original it is damn good..It also tears my heart..these kind of songs use to give me the creeps always on the radio and so crap, but now I guess getting older they are not so crappy anymore. Makes you realise what these guys had to deal with....I actually like this version and the clip is awesome...Makes you proud to be an Aussie (even though my parents came from Europe)..Good to show the vets in the clip too..Love It :)
I haven't heard a lot of Hip Hop songs out there that talk about the Vietnam War experience...man this is awesome music to my ears. The way he rhymes, I can actually picture it!
My Grand Father, served under the AATTV(Australian Army Training Team Vietnam). He told me a story in reflection of a scene in the movie Saving Private Ryan. He spoke of the moment that Tom Hanks dragged a soul up the beach only to realise that he had dragged half a person. My Grand Father expressed that at first it is shocking to look back and realise that you were dragging half of your friend to safety but after awhile you became used to it. No human soul should become comfortable with that.
Carol Mackie dying for a reason they had no idea why, but there for their mates. Killing each other for what? It’s like how I felt, a whole country trying to kill me and for what.... what was it for ? Hope they feel it coming down on their whole existence
Do you protest other wars? What makes this one different to you then others? Are you down protesting Afghanistan or any of the current ones? War is war, it's terrible, but if you're the good side as we are, then we are there fighting to save the good people there. The good Vietnamese people begged for help to save their freedom, to save their lives. Unfortunately their war was lost and now those who survived are lost in a communism they never wanted, one that was forced on them. Don't ever think it was a wasted war. That it shouldn't have happened. You ask any southern Vietnamese who wanted freedom away from communism and they're grateful for every effort to stop its advancements, even if it ultimately failed. We are supposed to be helping the less fortunate, that's what we do as a nation, helping those in need. And we helped in Vietnam.
Munkastrap4 do you really think we are on the side of good.. truly? Look at how the lesser are treated. There is very little that is good. Unless you are white and affluent.
@I dunno But yeah cos the bad guys won!!! Why do you think all the Vietnamese who fled there are still in my country??!! I think they know better since they lived through it all
This is the only hip hop I have ever liked, wasn't expecting this at all, but rather the Brit 60's band the Herd. Bloody good video Moite, bloody good song too. "And the Band played Waltzing Matilda". When will they Ever Learn? Where have all the Flowers gone?. And so on. N-N-N-N-N-Nineteen. From a hippy Pom.
Although the sentiments of those, that were made to go to war, are real, there're many of us who willingly stepped into our roles. We fought because it was the right thing to do, to us. I suffer the same heartaches that these guys do.....but I accept those things, as I did it off my own bat. No one has any time for us...the ones who did this, as we wanted to.
Without adaptations of songs like this the generation gap would only grow and in a few years time people would begin to wonder what Vietnam was all about. This song, whilst it is not the original, bridges the gaps in generations and makes it relevant to the youth listening to it, and as such, lest we forget.
this is an awesome tribute, keep at it. great song makes me get a tear in my eyes another ANZAC day.... Thank you for your service much respect ...RIP diggers
My dad was a Major in the 6th battalion D Company. He fought the battle of Long Tan but died at the age of 60 from cancer related to agent orange. This song makes me cry but feel proud at the same time. Dad would wake up under the bed screaming saying he was covered in blood and I would hug him say it ok dad. It was sad to see the effects of war on a man.
ONE AUSSIE MUSIC CLIP THAT DESERVES TO BE PLAYED EVERY DAY ACROSS THE NATION AND ASO ACROSS THE WORLD AS SO MANY WAR VETS WERE SO YOUNG NOT 19 maybe 15???! YUP many dead,,, so sad, LEST WE FORGET AND MISS YOU POP AND GRANDAD SERVING MEMBRS LOST IN WW1 AND WW2 EDIT: Credits to Redgum (original artists and writers of this song) and The Vietnam War...
I'm from Germany, heard this song last Year in Oz. I really dig it, when i just saw the video, it really shaked me. War sucks, unless you win, i guess...
Great song by the way, loved the original then stumbled across this gem. Never really been a fan of aussie hip hop but I'm rally liking The Herd. Good stuff.
I Love this song, and the original as well. Just a great Aussie hip hop group making sure us youngsters remember what happened, and we never forget! From Canada to our Aussie allies: OIY OIY OIY!! Thanks for you you have done!
these are the REAL men i will never forget a person who has the guts to do what the anzacs have, lest we forget or at least i will not......cheers blokes.
"I was only 19" came out in 1983 and it was not an anti Vietnam song. It came about from the memories of a Vietnam vet, and is a tribute to all who served in Vietnam
this version is excellent, its a remake and it doesn't matter who wrote it as long as they respect its message and its context, which it appears they do.
the herd have bought an amazing australian song to a new generation and its amazing how many people know the words to this song and what it represents and thats only been made possible by the herd
Total respect to the Herd for covering an iconic Aussie song. Introduced it to a generation that would never heard of Redgum or the Vietnam war
The Vietnam War isn't exactly an obscure piece of historica.
Stupid comment & its not the "Vietnam War" it was called the "American War" after they invaded Vietnam, Loas & Cambodia.
@@KellBC1 your the stupid Comment it wasn't the "Vietnam war" or "American War" it was the 2nd Indochina War
@@royalblue5367 Sure, but the more-human and less-political view of it is particularly less propagated.
@@KellBC1 you also made a stupid comment. Wars have different names for different countries. It is called the Vietnam War for a lot of the world.
RedGum's original has been one of my all time favourite songs ever since I read the lyrics in one of my high school poetry books. The Herd's version has a very different feel, but I love it too. Their rap adds a sense of attitude, rhythm and lyricism that achieves, to me, the same things that are important in RedGum's version: no-one knew what they were getting themselves into and that war made their life hell well after they came home.
Hip Hop at its finest. I'm only 19 and whenever I'm down about life I listen to this track and by the end I appreciate what our countrymen did the life I have. Lest we Forget
How you doin at 25 now?
@@SpagetiBoye lol
I loved this. As an Aussie digger myself I believe that a tribute like this should be complemented. The younger generation needs to understand what was given by men for others. And people need to stop ragging on the ADF cause we offer something to this country that most people couldn't even think off. Thanks to all the men we've lost recently and a deep sorrow for their families!
Question for you then: I'm tangentially involved with the ADF from a government level. Won't go into detail what with the whole APS code of conduct and all, but as a digger, what do you think is causing the decreased retention and low recruitment numbers for the ADF? What changes would you make to bolster numbers?
@@theuglywolf2536probably the lack of trust in government! I would fight for Australia any day of the week but I would never fight to protect corrupt politicians!!! They are scumbag oxygen thieves!
They are about to find out, 13 years later. Thank you for your service and to all other diggers.
This is a wonderful version. Thank you. I am a NamVet. Enlisted at 17 in the Marine Corps Nam 68/69. In the past 52 years there has not been a day I have not been back in Nam. This is just one of those unspoken truths of combat vets, never shared but always present.
I don't like rap either, but the original version of the song makes me cry, and so did this one. Well done guys, the song has been updated for another generation who mainly DO like rap. I will be adding this to my library in youtube.
Christyna Dobbins I was born in 2004 and I personally hate rap I'm an Australian Air Force Cadet and I listen to the original a lot and it makes me want to join the Australian Defence Force even more everytime they served for us so now it's my time to serve.
I'm proud to have had the privilege to march on ANZAC day with the Australian Air Force Cadets.
That's the Aussie spirit
@@cadetaafc9439 Sorry but if that's the case, you haven't understood the meaning of this song at all.
+Christyna Dobbins Bloody legend mate appreciating music and talent even if it isn't to your taste, keep on fella your comment put me in a good mood 7 years on, well done mate
I am a senior war historian at a major Australian university and I am showcasing this in my class this semester. Thank you so much for showing the reality of war service and PTSD.
Ah, the risks you run by re-making such a sacred iconic song... I'm old enough (just!) to remember the release of the original, and it will ever hold a special place in my collection. That these boys would want to pay homage to it in their way, f'kn good on 'em for having the balls. It shows that this song means something to them. As it should to all of us, really.
This rendition sucked and was disrespectful to the original. Rappers should stick with songs about rape murder and beating up women.
I think a lot of people commenting here are either to young or to old to understand how well the cover hit home for its time. 2007 and the years leading up to it were kind of a golden era in australian hip hop. Having a real message behind it really helped a lot of us get our minds around the war we were seeing every day on tv. Remember this was only like 5 years after 9/11 and for a lot of us that was a big deal. I personally enjoy both versions and if you enjoy this i recommend listening to the meters gained also by the herd.
I'm a student nurse and will be looking after patients who have PTSD later on in the month. This has opened up my eyes, thank you.
for a child of a vietnam vet that has lost his father own this year this is a good thing to watch i hope those younger then me can understand what war was like back then ive lived though this war ever night for the last 28 years till my dad passed away at the start of the year this is a never ending war for childen of these vets and there familys LEST WE FORGET
Dose not matter how many times I hear either version of this song I get chills and tears like a baby, can’t imagine what’s it was like, pray we never have to go through it.
This video is pretty much the most accurate portrayal of PTSD I have ever seen.
pt wtf
God bless you bro!
@@davidburden2360 goose!
this is an awesome tribute, keep at it.
Enjoy Redgum's original, and enjoy this version.
50 years on - Lest We Forget.
Robb, you're right, I agree with you 100%, but some of us "old people" do understand and are really grateful that you young people, like my (and my wives's children, because she brought them up with a compassion for humanity too) understand, I have faith in the young generation that you belong too....do what you can to improve this world... all the best...
I come back to this song this time every year.
one of the best aussie rap songs ever for real
Creeping Vines We know.
I think as someone that is young (19) and has respect for older music as I grew up listening to it and still do, this cover is a way of the youth of our fine nation paying our respects to those that had fought for it to be so great. I love the Herd and their music, have seen them live many times, they're cover and portayal of this song is a blessing as it reminds us young folk that there are men and women that fought and are still fighting to have the freedom we have.
I really hope that everyone can see past the differences in the COVER and the original song and just appreciate its purpose.
I wish I could but it sounds sooooooooooooo shit
WellSheet I see 61
Un gm
I loved that Redgum also loved this as it put it back on the agenda of the lips of the youth in AUSTRALIA real time now / RIP and today is the 46th anniversary of the BATTLE OF LONG TAN~ i was seven and it impacted me my entire life to date..
Gives me goose-bumps every time I hear any version of this great song. Reminds me of my Dad big time.
First heard Redgum's original when I was 14, and 28 years later it's still one of my favourite songs. Always brings a tear to my eye. But the Herd have done an amazing cover of it, and I still feel the same emotion listening to this version as I do the original. Congrats to The Herd for having the balls to keep this message current and alive.
I still remember hearing this song on triple J like a version over 17yrs ago around the same time my youngest daughter was born, I was driving trucks at the time and i had to pull over to the side off the road to wipe the tears from my eyes. It hit me as hard as redgums original song did and reminded me of why i listened to my ww2 vet grandfather n he told me not to join the armed forces, my grandfather passed away not long ago at 102yrs old and the promise i made him as a kid was not to fight in another mans war unless your country is being invaded.
I watched these guys play this live at Earth Frequency Festival over the weekend.. absolutely loved it. Amazing live and the crowd was digging it. The Herd always has a good message to spread.
I love how The Herd did this song to relate to youth today and show its importance. Mad Respect
to anyone who hates this version, how could you when they show so much respect towards the end of the song to the original by redgum, love both versions enjoy both, peace
Raditz i prefer the redgum version of only because i know the lyrics in the correct rhythm they both are great
@Gary Bea Schumann helped provide some of the vocals as well. still an impressively moving voice 20 years on from the original recording. First time I've heard this version.
Originally covered by The Herd for a JJJ 'like a version' music segment, response from their (18-25 youth demographic) audience was unprecedented. There were a huge number of requests for it after it aired.
The re-recording of the song for a record, and this film clip, all happened because of that response.
I heard that Like A Version when it aired on the J's, and I had to stop the car and listen. It was powerful - the original has always been a major song for me, just like everyone else.
just listening to John Schumann doing an interview on the radio. He was the lead singer of Redgum and wrote this song. For those of you who think this cover has ruined the song, he loves it, he says there have been a lot of covers of this song and this one is brilliant. He also loves the fact real vetrans were used in the filmclip. Yes its very different, but if the writer can enjoy it, that is saying a lot. Its not crap, its different and difference is a good thing people!
this song always sends chills up my spine no matter how many times i listen to it. watching them perform it live was even better. awesome awesome cover.
RIP to all the men and women who have died before us in war. So many people we will never know and lost. Potential leaders, artists, sports heros and so much more have died to give us freedom against our foes. my heart and prayers for the diggers who are still alive and share the burden of their memories. i cant imagine your pain, but thank you for your courage for fighting for our freedom to. HERD awesome remake. LEST WE FORGET
+Ana-Maria Musumeci Damn straight!
+Ana-Maria Musumeci They didn't die to "give us freedom", they were murdered by the Australian state. Lest we forget, yes, lest we forget that war is bad and we shouldn't do it.
Can't imagine a better adaption to bring this song to a new generation. It fits perfectly with the video, and seeing real (I would think) veterans at the end just drives home that this was reality for a generation of young men. There but for the grace of god go I. Be thankful if you've never had to serve to those who did, to secure our lifestyle.
Legends. you make Australia proud.
samual rayner pooo
R.I.P
I just turned 18 and am on my way to Kapooka in July. This song will get me through it, lest we forget.
So proud to be Australian this the best cover of this song
2022 and i find myself here again. Big respect to the herd and dont have a strong enough word for the amount of respect for our veterans
Came back here after watching Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan. I recommend to watch that movie.
Biggest lump in my throat after watching this video.
R.I.P all soldiers who lost their life in conflicts overseas, not just Australians but all military personnel from all over the world, brave men and women may your memory live forever.
another ANZAC day.... Thank you for your service much respect ...RIP diggers
I love the original - the original is my favourite song ever! I do not like rap. Having said that - this song is AWESOME - its a great tribute to our Aussie diggers and has great artistic merit. I love it! LEST WE FORGET!!!!!!!
no direspect, love gratitude & pity&respect.
A very respectful cover of a great song
This song had such an impact on me. Telling the story of the vietnam war from an Asutralian soldier's perspective. There is an article somewhere on the internet that explains the lyrics in quite a lot of detail that is well worth the read.
been looking for years for this song! finally found it
I love this version... the rapping from the young men, it reminds you of their age when they went, it's true to the youthfullness that each soldier had. Then the original version... and that REALLY cuts deep.
I feel inclined to say, this song has brought me to tears upon almost every hearing of it. Well produced video and evocative, real lyrics. Pure talent, an exemplar of the aussie spirit captured in this song.
They asked the original artist if they could cover it. He said yes but if I don't like your cover you can't. They pulled this out and the original artist was amazed.
50 years on - Lest We Forget.
that was amazing. so moving. well done for uploading mate
AUSSIE HIP HOP RULES
this song and tbe original is life R.I.P ANZAC spirit ❤ golipali respect.
that harmonica is fucken awesome
The way this song was put together really brings home the original recording...
Ah crap! Can't help myself - this song always bring a tear to my eye. Doesn't matter if it's the original by Redgum or this version by The Herd - it always evokes the same emotions.
If every human on the planet watched this it would be a better place.
Respect and Peace
The best cover and respect to all the vets
ppl this song brings an iconic aussie song bak to the next generation ..... lets show some respect for the diggers that faught in NAM wether ur for or against that war our boys served for their country an fought and died for us ma respect goes out to u all ...R.I.P fallen sons of AUSTRALIA
I've lost several good friends in Afghanistan and Iraq this song brings a mournful tear to my eye every time. Deas Gu Cath
Awesome cover done by The Herd, very sincere and emotional
Fun fact: I was in Year 10 back in 2007, when I was on a school field trip to the Shrine of Rememberance as part of the Social Studies curriculum on war. There was an engaging focus on how the Australian vs US approach to the Vietnam War, as well as how war affects the soldiers who fought in them. This video clip played as part of it to sum it all up. Memories fresh as a sprout from searching this up. Very honest video clip too.
Amen to that brother, great song, great band.
Goodonya.
A very respectful cover of a great song
Love this song heaps!
Just heard I was only nineteen. Well done alot of memories too many friends lost and souls damaged god help us is right. ThAnks for remembering .
My son gave me this to listen to and it is not a rip off to the original it is damn good..It also tears my heart..these kind of songs use to give me the creeps always on the radio and so crap, but now I guess getting older they are not so crappy anymore. Makes you realise what these guys had to deal with....I actually like this version and the clip is awesome...Makes you proud to be an Aussie (even though my parents came from Europe)..Good to show the vets in the clip too..Love It :)
I haven't heard a lot of Hip Hop songs out there that talk about the Vietnam War experience...man this is awesome music to my ears. The way he rhymes, I can actually picture it!
Love your take on this song!
So amazing!
This is a f$^%ing powerful clip for a so-so cover of an absolute classic.
have to listen more than once. Shivers and tears everytime.
this is an awesome tribute, keep at it.
50 years on - Lest We Forget.
Mates, this was heartfelt, I love the original but this was something different. Love it to bits well done fellas, ozzyx3 oy oy oy.
My Grand Father, served under the AATTV(Australian Army Training Team Vietnam). He told me a story in reflection of a scene in the movie Saving Private Ryan. He spoke of the moment that Tom Hanks dragged a soul up the beach only to realise that he had dragged half a person. My Grand Father expressed that at first it is shocking to look back and realise that you were dragging half of your friend to safety but after awhile you became used to it. No human soul should become comfortable with that.
One of the best covers ever made!!!
Nuff said
Old enough to have participated in anti-Vietnam war rallies & love this version.
Carol Mackie dying for a reason they had no idea why, but there for their mates. Killing each other for what? It’s like how I felt, a whole country trying to kill me and for what.... what was it for ? Hope they feel it coming down on their whole existence
Do you protest other wars? What makes this one different to you then others? Are you down protesting Afghanistan or any of the current ones?
War is war, it's terrible, but if you're the good side as we are, then we are there fighting to save the good people there. The good Vietnamese people begged for help to save their freedom, to save their lives. Unfortunately their war was lost and now those who survived are lost in a communism they never wanted, one that was forced on them. Don't ever think it was a wasted war. That it shouldn't have happened. You ask any southern Vietnamese who wanted freedom away from communism and they're grateful for every effort to stop its advancements, even if it ultimately failed.
We are supposed to be helping the less fortunate, that's what we do as a nation, helping those in need. And we helped in Vietnam.
Munkastrap4 if war has told us anything it’s surely that there ceases to be a “good side”.
Munkastrap4 do you really think we are on the side of good.. truly? Look at how the lesser are treated. There is very little that is good. Unless you are white and affluent.
@I dunno But yeah cos the bad guys won!!! Why do you think all the Vietnamese who fled there are still in my country??!! I think they know better since they lived through it all
This is the only hip hop I have ever liked, wasn't expecting this at all, but rather the Brit 60's band the Herd. Bloody good video Moite, bloody good song too. "And the Band played Waltzing Matilda". When will they Ever Learn? Where have all the Flowers gone?. And so on. N-N-N-N-N-Nineteen. From a hippy Pom.
Both this and the original are great and have a spot on my playlist.
Although the sentiments of those, that were made to go to war, are real, there're many of us who willingly stepped into our roles. We fought because it was the right thing to do, to us. I suffer the same heartaches that these guys do.....but I accept those things, as I did it off my own bat. No one has any time for us...the ones who did this, as we wanted to.
Without adaptations of songs like this the generation gap would only grow and in a few years time people would begin to wonder what Vietnam was all about. This song, whilst it is not the original, bridges the gaps in generations and makes it relevant to the youth listening to it, and as such, lest we forget.
this is an awesome tribute, keep at it.
great song makes me get a tear in my eyes
another ANZAC day.... Thank you for your service much respect ...RIP diggers
I second that.
Great cover.. to bring the feeling to the current generation..
My dad was a Major in the 6th battalion D Company. He fought the battle of Long Tan but died at the age of 60 from cancer related to agent orange. This song makes me cry but feel proud at the same time. Dad would wake up under the bed screaming saying he was covered in blood and I would hug him say it ok dad. It was sad to see the effects of war on a man.
F.... Heart goes out to you and your family. May your dad rest now in peace.
@@MotivateCommunity thanku means a lot to me on anzac day xxx
ONE AUSSIE MUSIC CLIP THAT DESERVES TO BE PLAYED EVERY DAY ACROSS THE NATION AND ASO ACROSS THE WORLD AS SO MANY WAR VETS WERE SO YOUNG NOT 19 maybe 15???! YUP many dead,,, so sad, LEST WE FORGET AND MISS YOU POP AND GRANDAD SERVING MEMBRS LOST IN WW1 AND WW2
EDIT: Credits to Redgum (original artists and writers of this song) and The Vietnam War...
I'm from Germany, heard this song last Year in Oz. I really dig it, when i just saw the video, it really shaked me. War sucks, unless you win, i guess...
When I first heard this song I burst into tears. It's so... touching..
Great song by the way, loved the original then stumbled across this gem.
Never really been a fan of aussie hip hop but I'm rally liking The Herd. Good stuff.
I wouldn't be the proud Australian I am without growing up listening to Redgum :)
Beautiful
I Love this song, and the original as well.
Just a great Aussie hip hop group making sure us youngsters remember what happened, and we never forget!
From Canada to our Aussie allies:
OIY OIY OIY!! Thanks for you you have done!
good song, good message, nice version; than and now!
these are the REAL men i will never forget a person who has the guts to do what the anzacs have, lest we forget or at least i will not......cheers blokes.
"I was only 19" came out in 1983 and it was not an anti Vietnam song. It came about from the memories of a Vietnam vet, and is a tribute to all who served in Vietnam
I normally hate rap covers of clasic songs. But this is an exception. I actually like this one. well done guys.
Done very respectfully nice 1. The herd did a great job on this
even though im still a really young teenager. this is a really powerfull, song and film clip. mad props. even though its been changed.
this version is excellent, its a remake and it doesn't matter who wrote it as long as they respect its message and its context, which it appears they do.
Top track.... Mad love goin out to the anzacs.... Anyone who risks their lives so that we can live a better life has respect beyond description
Good cover. Not sure what some people have against hip hop. These blokes obviously had an appreciation for the original.
Nice
Good cover, new spin to an old classic.
Awesome song
the herd have bought an amazing australian song to a new generation and its amazing how many people know the words to this song and what it represents and thats only been made possible by the herd
this is an awesome tribute, keep at it.
Enjoy Redgum's original, and enjoy this version.
Love the original and love this version too. Well done boys!
Wish we could go back to the golden ages of aus hip hop
Well worded this song I love redgums too
Brilliant.