The best and most powerful denunciation of the Tories ever recorded and there have been other very compelling examples by artists. Thatcherism has destroyed Britain since 1979 to the point of no return in view of the establishment's determination to maintain it at all costs regardless of its egregious effects. Blair sold Labour out by converting to its poisonous creed-Thatcher correctly described so called 'new' Labour as her greatest achievement. We live in Thatcher's Britain today on account of the damage she inflicted on society and the economy. The eighties was a nightmare for millions due to her cruel and heartless policies and the Tories in power since 2010 has been at least as bad.
THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for uploading this. It's a rare gem and it's so great to be able to enjoy it again. I love the passion from Roland in this clip. Cheers Mate, greetings from Tasmania, Australia
In today's world when music is all about marketing not talent (like that bloody Bieber crap) its great to be able to go on the internet and find great music like this. This simply doesn't get old. Brilliant.
Hi XGavinWX, Hope you are Still Well & Thanks for getting in touch again!,Mrs Betty Slocombe was a Character in a British Sitcom called "Are You Being Served?" that aired from the early 70's to the Mid 80's and Spawned a Film also!, The BBC Did a Tribute Revival one-off in 2016 which got Bad Reviews but I thought was Okay!, She had a Cat Named 'Tittles' but always referred to it as "Her Pussy" which usually got a lot of laughs (Carry on Style!),In a time where there is a threat of Nuclear War, Homelessness, Food banks, Etc, I was just trying to maybe put a smile on somebody's face with that Alias!,Well Take Care!,MS'sP.
Hi XGavinWX!,I think of myself more as a 'Pussy', But Seriously I would Probably Describe Myself as A Below Average Guy (Male) with an 100% Success Rate in Failure!,Take Care!,MS'sP.
28 years on and the sentiment is just as valid today. Awesome. Was an anthem in many areas of the UK for a long time.... Then Labour came in and nothing changed...
This is the alternate later version. I love more the original that had horns. That one is hard to find. I believe the original came out in England, the later one released in Canada and US.
Man, these guys were great !!! Here in America where people lost taste in real music; I personally think that the British really lead the charge with the best and most historic push in music history..This music was great then and still great now !!! The music of today doesn't speak about anything and holds no weight.. Heck, even the music it's self elong with the fashions...SUCK !!!
Alot of the 80s songs were about thatche, although born in 92, i love 80s music and i think this is a prominent song, i think its not just bout the silly conservatives but maybe about like not wanting a lover in your life. I DO NOT WANT A TORY GOVENRMENT NO PRIMEMINSITER CAMERON PLEASE!
@GibbletsMcGinty Couldn"t agree with you more comrade , i was there , the 80"s , what a nightmare , it changed everything for the worse , and it can never come back , too many people grew up under Thatcherism , it was the the end of community .
the songs about how the Tory government at the time didn't give a toss about working class people and the towns they lived in ,i.e. birmingham where FYC were from
100% agree lots of generally good covers but BLUE was their best by a long way. As we enter these economic times its importance should reemerge. Avoid BLUE no matter how bad its gonna get!
blue and red also symbolise control...cop blue lights,socialist dictatorships,traffic lights...go deeper into the occult and you'll see why solomons seal is red...the two main colours of saturn
This is about the tories I think. Maybe someone should set up a party to rally aganist the tories with this song. Cameron the puppet will be well pleased!
the song was aimed at margaret thatchers goverment BE surprisedif we still had same freedoms today ?????? BIG BROTHERS watchin get jailed for nothing now .
conservative government then THATCHER . CONSERVATIVE Cameron now 30 years difference LYRICS still say something .rich get richer an the wealth divide gets bigger. AN no im not political. just saying as I see it.
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FYC are so under rated I still listen to these to this day
What a cracker this song was. Roland's unique voice and the Ska undertones. Loved it.
The best and most powerful denunciation of the Tories ever recorded and there have been other very compelling examples by artists. Thatcherism has destroyed Britain since 1979 to the point of no return in view of the establishment's determination to maintain it at all costs regardless of its egregious effects. Blair sold Labour out by converting to its poisonous creed-Thatcher correctly described so called 'new' Labour as her greatest achievement. We live in Thatcher's Britain today on account of the damage she inflicted on society and the economy. The eighties was a nightmare for millions due to her cruel and heartless policies and the Tories in power since 2010 has been at least as bad.
I remember it well
Blah blah blah ……. Whilst we’re on the topic of pointless, brainless comments ….. Did you know the moon is round 🤣🤣🤣
Well underrated group and ahead of their time still listening to these today
the full homey absolutely.
This song hasn't aged. It's as relevant today, as it was back then.
VOTE OUT THE TORIES...!!!
The 1992 Rio earth summit explains all to the , " Cannon Fodder " unfortunately that populates the earth.
SO relevant, when it came out in the mid 1980's. Still relevant today, sadly.
This should have been #1 on the charts..Worldwide..it's that good..
what a fantastic singer , all his songs are great , he had such a different way of performing songs , unbelievable range - a legend !
Beautiful Classic
Fabulous... just love this guy... Wish he would make a come back Xx
Roland gift has a fantastic voice
Very very good band. The singer has an amazing voice
Brilliant song. Love it.
There really is no accounting for taste. By any sane standards "Blue" should have been a top three hit at the very least. Devastatingly beautiful.
These guys were (are?) so good. Great album
Tetedepoulet so under rated.
@@joannehowe7513 I agree. I saw them open for OMD back in the 80s and they stole the show.
Today i have re-discovered FYC. EXCELLENT how could i have forgotten...???
THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for uploading this. It's a rare gem and it's so great to be able to enjoy it again. I love the passion from Roland in this clip. Cheers Mate, greetings from Tasmania, Australia
Why the Cannibals were not a huge world wide success is something I will never understand. Totally unique. Brilliant.
Roland has a singing gift.
His family name is actually Gifted but he had to get rid of it because it sounded too presumptuous. True story
Blue is still going 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪
incredible band and such a fantastic track here
Underated geniuses
Agree.
In today's world when music is all about marketing not talent (like that bloody Bieber crap) its great to be able to go on the internet and find great music like this. This simply doesn't get old. Brilliant.
"All the way Blue" - Ocean Blue, "Blue" - The Verve, "Blue" Fine Young Cannibals.
love this song
Sheer madness! Splendid song.
More 80’s social commentary madness , god I miss those days
Thatcherism. Mass unemployment. The Cold War. AIDS. Me-me-me society...etc etc
Yeah, those were the days....😮😮
The government has done me wrong, etc. Now I'm starting to feel it's our turn on them. The tide is turning.
Incridible perform... Machine Time! Blue... Blue... Golden times...
johnny come home and blue are 2 classic singles.
Underrated Gem from this Birmingham/Isle of Wight Trio/Band!.
Hi XGavinWX, Hope You are Well & Thanks For Replying to My Post!,Take Care,MS'sP.
Hi XGavinWX, Hope you are Still Well & Thanks for getting in touch again!,Mrs Betty Slocombe was a Character in a British Sitcom called "Are You Being Served?" that aired from the early 70's to the Mid 80's and Spawned a Film also!, The BBC Did a Tribute Revival one-off in 2016 which got Bad Reviews but I thought was Okay!, She had a Cat Named 'Tittles' but always referred to it as "Her Pussy" which usually got a lot of laughs (Carry on Style!),In a time where there is a threat of Nuclear War, Homelessness, Food banks, Etc, I was just trying to maybe put a smile on somebody's face with that Alias!,Well Take Care!,MS'sP.
Hi XGavinWX!,I think of myself more as a 'Pussy', But Seriously I would Probably Describe Myself as A Below Average Guy (Male) with an 100% Success Rate in Failure!,Take Care!,MS'sP.
28 years on and the sentiment is just as valid today. Awesome. Was an anthem in many areas of the UK for a long time.... Then Labour came in and nothing changed...
Yeah, I agree with everyone here, this is one amazing band. A silly video, but also really strong too. Blue - a color so cruel.
Thank you for posting this sophisticated spa. Always loved this cut, and this is a great vid.
So good still! :D
AMEN Vulpescu....!! I'd "dug-n-danced" with them years back, as they used to be regular "fixtures" at San Francisco's old I-Beam club....!!!
This is the alternate later version. I love more the original that had horns. That one is hard to find. I believe the original came out in England, the later one released in Canada and US.
This song should have been a big top forty hit. Never understand why it was a good song
Roland Gift 🎁
Awesome...
Muito bom!!!
Man, these guys were great !!! Here in America where people lost taste in real music; I personally think that the British really lead the charge with the best and most historic push in music history..This music was great then and still great now !!! The music of today doesn't speak about anything and holds no weight.. Heck, even the music it's self elong with the fashions...SUCK !!!
Allways wondered the same thing. It's a unique sound and a unique song... "Blue... ".
nice emotion levels.
This band should have been much more successful than they were!!
They totally made it, second album went to #1 everywhere, then Roland decided he wanted to be an actor instead.
Esse clipe e meu sonho combinou com ele .perfeito 😍😍😍😍💯💯💯💯💯🤩🤩🤩
Ele cantando essa música .fica sensacional gosto muito legal ameiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii vc Roland gift 🙌🙌🤗🥰🤗❤️🌲🍃
The Colour is Still Cruel!.
for sure - now is the time to re release this
This song is still so relevant today with the out of touch government we have
The 1992 Rio earth summit explains all to the, " Cannon Fodder " unfortunately that populates the earth.
Happy Birthday Roland Gift (May 28)
ANOS 80 ,ULTIMA DECADA DE GRANDES INSPIRAÇÕES E MUSICAS FANTASTICAS COMO ESSA.
Bought this gatefold single 1985
My teacher showed me this band because he is best friends with the lead singer! Aha, they are sick!
my best age! just 18 springs and FYC album always on play!!!
Im so sorry for being so naive when this tune came out. Dam 20 years later i finally understand what the song is about...
Class
one of the greatest songs ever, and almost totally unknown, at least here in the US
@TheYeltzman Are you sure??!! They had major international success. Prince - when he was big -was extremely enamoured of them.......
fantastic song better than todays bollocks
My favorite of the FYC
real nice audio remaster
Its on here.
Type in :
FINE YOUNG CANNIBALS - THE FLAME (VHS Remaster)
Love this guy ....What a unique guy ... Come out of woodwork Ronan you're great XXXXX
His name is Roland.
Blue
Wow, you fucking nailed it
Three great things came out of The English Beat ..., 1) Incredible Music. 2) FYC 3) General Public.
Relevant again
Forever ❤
Has been since they pulled covid & the lock-down scams.
2019?
Too right.
They should make a come back...
Esse clipe d+* amo 💕💞💖💋
Alot of the 80s songs were about thatche, although born in 92, i love 80s music and i think this is a prominent song,
i think its not just bout the silly conservatives but maybe about like not wanting a lover in your life.
I DO NOT WANT A TORY GOVENRMENT NO PRIMEMINSITER CAMERON PLEASE!
Having a good chortle at the butthurt right-wingers complaining, decades on, about this song's good swipe at the wretched Mrs. Thatcher.
With the tories in power for the last 13 years I'd say it's lefties that are butt hurt.
@GibbletsMcGinty Couldn"t agree with you more comrade , i was there , the 80"s , what a nightmare , it changed everything for the worse , and it can never come back , too many people grew up under Thatcherism , it was the the end of community .
Here is a song that I can Identify with.
IT'S a colour so cruel !! i can well identify with that feeling as well ENJOY THE NIGHT M8!!
Gvernment has done me wrong,
I'm mad about that.
Decent tune.
I hate this remastered/remixed version. The original on the vinyl l.p. was crisp and so much more emotionally powerful. Oh well.
@macyomi Its true for today too!
Ah, remember when music was actually about something...
nothings changed
the songs about how the Tory government at the time didn't give a toss about working class people and the towns they lived in ,i.e. birmingham where FYC were from
Love the tories but wtf it's still a fucking great tune from a great album.
why not just appriciate what a good tune this is don't try to read too much into it
If i must dy today i hope to See my soulmate. Its cold and cruel here. Miss you.
Cannot.Plus.Enough@!!!!
Superb song. Lyrics still searingly relevant given the right-wing wrecking spree of the current government.
The government is wrecking the right-wing?
Does anyone know the chords or key of this great song? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Java man has done me wrong I'm mad about that. That's what I hear??
Government
This…
Dem Government has done me wrong. I'm mad about that...
talk about prescient !
100% agree lots of generally good covers but BLUE was their best by a long way. As we enter these economic times its importance should reemerge. Avoid BLUE no matter how bad its gonna get!
ImMahBowDah
Why must they screw with every damn recording? I just want to hear the original. This "remastering" crap has to stop.
This is the original?
@katoness Indeed it is about the CONservatives!
blue and red also symbolise control...cop blue lights,socialist dictatorships,traffic lights...go deeper into the occult and you'll see why solomons seal is red...the two main colours of saturn
This is about the tories I think. Maybe someone should set up a party to rally aganist the tories with this song. Cameron the puppet will be well pleased!
It reflects the Tory blue Government and the Labour red.
good song but alot of saturnic symbolism in it...red and blue and left eye stuff
Song about Melbourne
the song was aimed at margaret thatchers goverment BE surprisedif we still had same freedoms today ?????? BIG BROTHERS watchin get jailed for nothing now .
conservative government then THATCHER . CONSERVATIVE Cameron now 30 years difference LYRICS still say something .rich get richer an the wealth divide gets bigger. AN no im not political. just saying as I see it.
The 1992 Rio earth summit explains all to the, " Cannon Fodder " unfortunately that populates the earth.