This guy was, still is and will always be one heck of a talented musician! love this song!!! Kudos to you Stan Ridgway for your contributions to music!!!!
thats probably true, but he got no bloody social antennas or well behaviour to speak of. Wtf was that intro with the people sitting in the tent backstage or whatever. Some of the rudest things ive heard from an entertainer it was just annoyingly irritating and showed his lack of sensibility to say the least, what an idiot! But the song is great though!
@@lillerosin2915 Preparation H can help soothe your butthurt Did it ever dawn on you that he was just teasing them? Why would you interpret it in the most negative possible?
I absolutely love Stan Ridgway. I hope to see him in concert someday. Please come to Chattanooga or Atlanta or in between. I played so many of his solo songs and Wall of Voodoo songs on Chattanooga radio stations.
I can not comprehend that I have only heard this song this year 2022 . I listened to Wall of Voodoo growing up !!!! ( It's normal to listen to every single version of this track , you can possibly find one after the other , Right ! ) Wooaaah Woooaah Woooaah Camouflage
Amazing song, I learn about this song by the band Sabaton, who make a great cover, and follow to see who write it, amazing song, Stan is amazing, really.
Saw him in '82 with Wall of Voodoo in San Diego at Golden Hall. Call of the West was just released. Unforgettable show. It was general admission seating so I got close to the stage. Sad WOV disbanded as they were but glad Stan carried on with his story telling.
Great song, so good it made me want to join the Marines back in the 80s. 20 years later in the Marines, i still listen to this song. Great job Mr. Stan!!!
I guess people who care about the age of musicians are musicians who never made it and they are old. I'm soon on that list too ❤️ but remember.. oldness come with a smile, the youth dream suicide.
I was a PFC on a search patrol, hunting Charlie down. It was in the jungle wars of '65. My weapon jammed and I got stuck way out and all alone And I could hear the enemy moving in close outside. Just then I heard a twig snap, and I grabbed my empty gun And I dug in scared while I counted down my fate. And then a big marine, a giant with a pair of friendly eyes Appeared there at my shoulder and said: "Wait" When he came in close beside me, he said: "Don't worry son, I'm here. If Charlie wants to tangle, now he'll have two to dodge. I said: "Well, thanks a lot". I told him my name and asked him his. And he said "The boys just call me Camouflage" Woohoohoohoo Camouflage, Things are never quite the way they seem. Woohoohoohoo Camouflage, I was awfully glad to see this big marine. Well I was gonna ask him where he came from, When we heard the bullets fly, Coming through the brush and all around our ears. It was then I saw this big marine, a lotta fire in his eyes. And it was strange, but suddenly I forgot my fears. Well we fought all night, side by side, we took our battlestands. And I wondered how the bullets missed this man. Cus they seemed to go right through him, just as if he wasn't there And the morning we both took a chance and ran. And it was near the riverbank when the ambush came on top of us And I thought it was the end, we were had. Then a bullet with my name on it came buzzing through a bush And that big marine, he just swat it, with his hand. Just like it was a fly. Woohoohoohoo Camouflage, Things are never quite the way they seem. Woohoohoohoo Camouflage, This was an awfully strange marine. And I knew there was something weird about him, Cus when I turned around he was pulling a big palmtree Right up out of the ground and swatting those Charlie's with it, From here to Kingdom come. When he led me out the danger, I saw my camp and waved goodbye, He just winked at me from the jungle and then was gone. And when I got back to my H.Q. I told them about my night, And the battle I'd spent with a big marine named Camouflage. When I said his name, a soldier gulped, and a medic took my arm And led me to a green tent on the right. He said: "You may be telling true boy, but this here is Camouflage. And he's been right here since he passed away last night. In fact he's been here all week long. But before he went he said: "Semper Fi", and said his only wish, Was to save a young marine caught in a barrage. So here, take his dogtag, son. I know he'd want you to have it now" And we both said a prayer for a big marine named Camouflage. Woohoohoohoo Camouflage, Things are never quite the way they seem. Woohoohoohoo Camouflage, This was an awfully big marine. So next time you're in a junglefight, and you feel a presence near Or hear a voice that in your mind will lie, Just be thankful that you're not alone and you've got some company, From a big marine, the boys called Camouflage Woohoohoohoo Camouflage, Things are never quite the way they seem. Woohoohoohoo Camouflage, This was an awfully big marine. (X2) Whoho Camouflage Whohoo Camouflage (Repeat/fade)
Thank god, this wasn't a vid of JIM MORRISON and THE DOORS SINGING "LIGHT MY FIRE"..LP AOR VERSION, with your posting of the lyrics, WE WOULD BE HERE ALL NIGHT..or THE EAGLES- LYIN EYES..lol..
Because he didn’t sell himself out too the music industry. Remember you have to be apart of a satanic cult to be apart of it. And I think Stan is a genuine dude. He sings a song about his record label. It’s good. Can’t remember what it’s called though
Ouch. Nick Tosches wrote: “that rock and roll shit drives a hard bargain… it’s a long walk there but a short walk back”. sad to see such a talented performer be reduced to the county fair tent show. Stan deserves better, the world owes him.
I appreciate you for drawning attention to the heroes that derserve it. I cant imagine what they, and people like em go through and I cant imagine it, because they do what is necessary so I dont have to. I just want to say thankyou to them all. Thank you for doing this so I can spend all this time with my family., Dont think that a lot of us normal people dont appreciate what you do. Mainly, most of us with the cognitave capacity do and it is humbling.
Ça me désole qu'une telle chanson, interprétée par un un tel chanteur finisse dans une fancy-fair de village... C'est un chef-d'oeuvre dénaturé. Triste, sniff...
Am I the only one to see this song in a different light? To me the clue is in the title as well as the line 'things are never quite the way they seem'. I am convinced this is a Micky-take of songs such as Big John or Convoy which took themselves far too seriously.
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This guy was, still is and will always be one heck of a talented musician! love this song!!! Kudos to you Stan Ridgway for your contributions to music!!!!
thats probably true, but he got no bloody social antennas or well behaviour to speak of. Wtf was that intro with the people sitting in the tent backstage or whatever. Some of the rudest things ive heard from an entertainer it was just annoyingly irritating and showed his lack of sensibility to say the least, what an idiot! But the song is great though!
@@lillerosin2915 Preparation H can help soothe your butthurt
Did it ever dawn on you that he was just teasing them? Why would you interpret it in the most negative possible?
Rad been a fan since I first heard Wall of Voodo back in 1981.
I absolutely love Stan Ridgway. I hope to see him in concert someday. Please come to Chattanooga or Atlanta or in between. I played so many of his solo songs and Wall of Voodoo songs on Chattanooga radio stations.
The most beautiful western war song ever made. Thank you Stan.
Thid song is thr bomb,! Gives me the chills! It sounds like a perfrct war song!
I can not comprehend that I have only heard this song this year 2022 . I listened to Wall of Voodoo growing up !!!!
( It's normal to listen to every single version of this track , you can possibly find one after the other , Right ! )
Wooaaah Woooaah Woooaah Camouflage
One of the great storytellers/songwriters of our era.
Wall of Voodoo and Stan Ridgeway are the reason I fell in love with music.
WOV were great with SR (1979/83).
But equally as good 1984/89 with Andy Prieboy.
This is one of my favorite songs honestly, even though all my other favorites are like thrash metal songs.
same
Lol my dad showed it to me
Listen to sabatons cover then
Same
@Alan Cogan ok?
Amazing song, I learn about this song by the band Sabaton, who make a great cover, and follow to see who write it, amazing song, Stan is amazing, really.
An amazing song, such powerful story telling. This made my day.
Massive top 5 hit here in the uk during summer 1986.
excellent "ghost story"
God he sounds just like the release.. true talent…. Thank u for being legendary 🎸
Better here than the original studio version. Love it! I remember seeing Ridgeway in the 80s/90s and this was such a crowd-pleaser!
No "e". ;)
Saw him in '82 with Wall of Voodoo in San Diego at Golden Hall. Call of the West was just released. Unforgettable show. It was general admission seating so I got close to the stage. Sad WOV disbanded as they were but glad Stan carried on with his story telling.
Wow 82. So much was going on that year musically. You’re lucky to have seen them then.
Thanks for sharing. An underrated classic.
What makes you believe it's underrated?
Loved this song from day one...👌🇮🇹
Makes me sad and then I remember how old I am and then I Smile.
that's the way it is! ♪
The greatest star that ever lived ! Love you stan,big love from Norway💛
Bigger than Droopy Dog?
Great stuff …love to have been there
A really timeless piece.
Great song, so good it made me want to join the Marines back in the 80s. 20 years later in the Marines, i still listen to this song. Great job Mr. Stan!!!
Heard this song in Germany when I was stationed there's 2005. Good to find it again.
Brilliant,thanks for uploading,this guy is incredible!
His singing & regular voice sound noticeably similar, now that he’s older.
I guess people who care about the age of musicians are musicians who never made it and they are old. I'm soon on that list too ❤️ but remember.. oldness come with a smile, the youth dream suicide.
i love this song love this recorded live !! Epic!!!!
It was, indeed, an awfully strange marine.
Epic one of the most great songs of the world
Nothing short of Brilliant!
Semper Fi Brothers and Sisters..rah!!
I was a PFC on a search patrol, hunting Charlie down.
It was in the jungle wars of '65.
My weapon jammed and I got stuck way out and all alone
And I could hear the enemy moving in close outside.
Just then I heard a twig snap, and I grabbed my empty gun
And I dug in scared while I counted down my fate.
And then a big marine, a giant with a pair of friendly eyes
Appeared there at my shoulder and said: "Wait"
When he came in close beside me, he said: "Don't worry son, I'm here.
If Charlie wants to tangle, now he'll have two to dodge.
I said: "Well, thanks a lot". I told him my name and asked him his.
And he said "The boys just call me Camouflage"
Woohoohoohoo Camouflage,
Things are never quite the way they seem.
Woohoohoohoo Camouflage,
I was awfully glad to see this big marine.
Well I was gonna ask him where he came from,
When we heard the bullets fly,
Coming through the brush and all around our ears.
It was then I saw this big marine, a lotta fire in his eyes.
And it was strange, but suddenly I forgot my fears.
Well we fought all night, side by side, we took our battlestands.
And I wondered how the bullets missed this man.
Cus they seemed to go right through him, just as if he wasn't there
And the morning we both took a chance and ran.
And it was near the riverbank when the ambush came on top of us
And I thought it was the end, we were had.
Then a bullet with my name on it came buzzing through a bush
And that big marine, he just swat it, with his hand.
Just like it was a fly.
Woohoohoohoo Camouflage,
Things are never quite the way they seem.
Woohoohoohoo Camouflage,
This was an awfully strange marine.
And I knew there was something weird about him,
Cus when I turned around he was pulling a big palmtree
Right up out of the ground and swatting those Charlie's with it,
From here to Kingdom come.
When he led me out the danger, I saw my camp and waved goodbye,
He just winked at me from the jungle and then was gone.
And when I got back to my H.Q. I told them about my night,
And the battle I'd spent with a big marine named Camouflage.
When I said his name, a soldier gulped, and a medic took my arm
And led me to a green tent on the right.
He said: "You may be telling true boy, but this here is Camouflage.
And he's been right here since he passed away last night.
In fact he's been here all week long.
But before he went he said: "Semper Fi", and said his only wish,
Was to save a young marine caught in a barrage.
So here, take his dogtag, son. I know he'd want you to have it now"
And we both said a prayer for a big marine named Camouflage.
Woohoohoohoo Camouflage,
Things are never quite the way they seem.
Woohoohoohoo Camouflage,
This was an awfully big marine.
So next time you're in a junglefight, and you feel a presence near
Or hear a voice that in your mind will lie,
Just be thankful that you're not alone and you've got some company,
From a big marine, the boys called Camouflage
Woohoohoohoo Camouflage,
Things are never quite the way they seem.
Woohoohoohoo Camouflage,
This was an awfully big marine.
(X2)
Whoho Camouflage
Whohoo Camouflage
(Repeat/fade)
Thank god, this wasn't a vid of JIM MORRISON and THE DOORS SINGING "LIGHT MY FIRE"..LP AOR VERSION, with your posting of the lyrics, WE WOULD BE HERE ALL NIGHT..or THE EAGLES- LYIN EYES..lol..
@@robertsprouse9282 Yes that's the "fan's" version. And for people who need to know the whole plot not only the action and climax. Connoisseurs only 🤣
@@ruggierojerolli, connoisseurs probably would know most of the lyrics..lol..
my god he's hardly changed in thirty years
What, apart from dying his hair and looking 30 years older.
Unless you mean he looked like a guy in his early 60s back in the 80s
@@adrinathegreat3095 Stan always had a older look when he was in the 80's
Because he didn’t sell himself out too the music industry. Remember you have to be apart of a satanic cult to be apart of it. And I think Stan is a genuine dude. He sings a song about his record label. It’s good. Can’t remember what it’s called though
@@adrinathegreat3095 Sure did, my mrs does it all the time. i dont bother, au naturale..erm bald
He still got it
Well done to the person who shot this this,,, SO GOOD>>> x
thanks!
Wow, que rolota, siempre he admirado a Stan, soy super fan desde Wall of Voodo, gracias por compartir y saludos desde México City
Interesting to see him performing this recently as only saw the original.
Love this song and a great performance thank you!!
Thanks for posting this is excellent!
Great song and beautiful story
I saw Stan live with the WOV in the '87, he's the man ...
You could not have. Stan R left WOV in 1983. You saw Andy Prieboy.
...timeless piece...😊
Still tearing up every time I hear this one……
0:47
Oi Stan...
Was christ knows just how years ago, stumbled across a great Ol' Late Nite show here Down Under ,
Stan deine geschmeidige Muccke turnt mich total an ich bekomme Tollwut vor Glück und komme total in Fahrt von das Meadchennetzwerk
Classic - I will always remember Barney Saayman playing this on Radio 5 many, many years ago.
Stan ridgeway is great 😃👍
Lyrically a masterpiece
Cool. No lip-syncing autotune crap. Cool!
30 yrs later and he still sounds the same
I know him since my childhood 😃👍
Is the song a true ghost story?
I love it....
Stan is so fucking cool
I just know stands radio hits so this is the first time I've heard this song pp and it's great I'm going to listen to music ReDiscover this guy
Stan is a fucking legend
Stan Ridgeway wrote this !! Period !!!
Ouch. Nick Tosches wrote: “that rock and roll shit drives a hard bargain… it’s a long walk there but a short walk back”. sad to see such a talented performer be reduced to the county fair tent show. Stan deserves better, the world owes him.
it wasn't a county fair gig - just an outdoor stage at a live music venue
I appreciate you for drawning attention to the heroes that derserve it. I cant imagine what they, and people like em go through and I cant imagine it, because they do what is necessary so I dont have to. I just want to say thankyou to them all. Thank you for doing this so I can spend all this time with my family., Dont think that a lot of us normal people dont appreciate what you do. Mainly, most of us with the cognitave capacity do and it is humbling.
The great story teller- Stanard Ridgway
Who's stanard? Don't u mean stan or stanley
Dude is GOAT
like this song good memories
A great song.
Great Artist, Bravo...
Grande som volto á minha juventude 👍👌
La migliore musica degli anni 80
Stan's the best
Hermosa canciòn... sobrenatural... pero posible!
Brilliant
Thank you!😁👍🏻
Someone needs to make a movie about this song. But they need to do it right.
The ghost is rumoured to be named Cam O'Flage, an Irish marine who joined US military only to save lives, not to fight in wars. He was a man of faith.
Not in the Hollywood of the 2020's. They'd be sure to foul it up.
Long live Folk music!
One of my favorite stories
Grandissimo!
We have Peter Murphy,we have Andrew Eldritch,Stan should be right up there with them ,holy trio in my books
Smiley Lewis:I hear you Knockin'!
Incredible
reminds me of late Johnny Cash in this video ;d
Why is he Not playing bigger gigs... he is really good
awesome!
un autentico mitooooooooooo !!!!!!
bomba klasika
Einfach Bombe Obershrill I cuddle you Stan von das Meadchennetzwerk
Saw him at the Bellyup in Del Mar in ‘97
Big bad John
Militär Lied.(Was ich liebe).
Wow!
How good was that performance?
That strange marine should have been here as a guest singing with Stan...Well done !
That strange marine was Cam O'Flage, R.I.P.
🤘💯💜
Never realized that this song and Mexican Radio were sung by the same person.
Semper Fi
Emile g : rah!!
Live super
SABATON! SABATON! SABAT-
Oh shit! Sorry, wrong band
I didn't know Stan toured without a bass player.
That wasn't his regular drummer either, That's the great Rob Lynch from Niagara Falls.
his voice hadnt changed !
Ça me désole qu'une telle chanson, interprétée par un un tel chanteur finisse dans une fancy-fair de village...
C'est un chef-d'oeuvre dénaturé. Triste, sniff...
Mi tre shatas ghin ☺️
This would have been good just as an instrumental
Someone please find me "an awfully big marine" xx
The dead marine's name was Cam (Camogie) O'Flage. As a man of faith, he was an Irish man who joined US military only to save lives, not to fight.
is it marry mcdonnel chillin in background?
Now he is on a American radio?
we call them the minnions
Am I the only one to see this song in a different light? To me the clue is in the title as well as the line 'things are never quite the way they seem'. I am convinced this is a Micky-take of songs such as Big John or Convoy which took themselves far too seriously.
Nah, he was vibbing to the war song ghost story.