@@lordrathut yeah, could you kindly explain it to me, why does america think it fought throughout both wars when in reality they came in at the tail ends both times, and in ww2 they bombed two cities wiping out mostly civilian men women and children
"Please god, don't be like that one" Me: Oh *meow* Yeah. It's rare that Lemmy makes you cry. But if this doesn't, nothing does. And it's ok to cry. You're in good company.
A perfect, honest reaction. Lemmy was an absolutely magnificent lyricist, massively underrated. Every Remembrance Day, I play 1916 and "The Band Played Waltzing Matilda" by The Pogues. I'm a mess by the end. Great vid, much appreciated.
@@halfogre6373 Nope - a guy called Eric Bogle. He also wrote "The Green Fields of France" (which was a hit for the Furey Brothers, and is often known as "Willie McBride")
I'm a huge Motörhead fan, and although this song is not at all typical Motörhead, I love it. And it makes me cry every time I listen to it. Lemmy was in many ways a very underrated song writer. Some of his lyrics are really great and with meaning. Like, for example Just Cos You Got The Power, Don't Need Religion and God Was Never On Your Side.
Saddest song ever written by a human man! Im a huge Motorhead fan & I bawl every time I hear this song. There's one other super sad song, since ur on a roll, that I should listen to. Damn! It is gut wrenchingly sad, but has No Lyrics. Seriously. Wanna know what u think, so Plz listen to Maggot Brain by Parliament
It kinda is typical Motörhead though, with blues, ballads, the heaviest of the metal on high speed they did everything. Fucking genius he was. I was 45 when he died and my dad called me on that day to tell me. We agreed on that Motörhead was great music when I was a child, he was more into the blues thing but even songs like Ace of Spades have blues influences. Rest in Peace you magnificent man, may the world remember you deserve, the man who said "fuck it, do what you want".
Lemmy tell you that I had the same reaction when I first played this song. It just hit me out of left field, especially after losing brothers while serving in the Marine Corps. Peace, brother and thank you for the heart felt reaction! 🤜🏽
yeah. still makes me cry every time i hear it, and has for some 30 years now..... Lemmy was a better songwriter than many give him credit for.... rock on
A Motörhead song that will bring any person to tears would be “Don’t let daddy kiss me” Hard topic to sing about and Lemmy wanted a female singer to do it. He ended up doing it himself and it’s such a powerful piece. I highly recommend it to anyone, not just fans of Motörhead
Joe Strudwick, was a British soldier who was killed in the First World War. He enlisted when he was 14 years old and was one of the youngest soldiers to die in the war, aged 15. Such a shame.
30 seconds in and hes in bits lol, great song, great video, brings me to tears every single time, very underated album, very powerful and being a war collector he knew his stuff, R.I.P Lem
I have been a Motorhead fan for over 40 years and every time I hear this song it still gets me. He also wrote a song called Don't let daddy kiss me that came out in 1993, a hard song to listen to but an essential song to listen to. Lemmy certainly knew how to put a message across in song that is for sure. I had the pleasure of meeting him a couple of times and he even remembered who I was when we met again, he was an honest man and a honorable man.
I'm crying too. Such a waste of young boys. I'm 71 and a grandmother, war must stop. But will we ever learn? Sabaton does a beautil tribute to Lemmy with this song.
I wept when I first heard this song I'm a lifelong Motorhead fan ever since 30/03/ 79 my 18th birthday, a Motorhead concert in Cambridge England. Tears well up every time I hear it. Lemmy was one of greatest lyriciys of all time.
My Grandfather was amongst that lot ( Blackwatch ) his brother ( Great uncle Jimmie ) was killed at the battle of the somme Rest easy lads...... Rest easy
Your honest reaction is welcomed. I don't think you could hide it nor do I think you could pretend to feel it. You're a big man for that even though you are short.
24 years ago, I read this letter to Lemmy on Motörhead's website, category "ask Lemmy": I don't remember the exact words, but I'll do my best: "Dear Lemmy, I'm listening to metal, especially Motörhead. My grandfather never understood why, he even hated me for that. Hammered at my door when he thought I played it to too löud. I think I don't have to say that our relationship was rather difficult - and it stayed that way until the day when I bought your album 1916, came home and turned on the title track. This time, granddad didn't hammer at my door and shout. He entered my room and he burst into tears. He told me, that he experienced everything in WW I what you are saying in your lyrics. We sat on my carpet and we talked for hours. Your song made him curious, I gave him more to listen to and we had many good times with many good funny conversations since then. Lemmy, I just want to say thank you for your music and for fixing the relationship between me and my grandpa, who has deceased one week ago. I will miss him and I will never forget that day that has changed both of our lives. RIP, granddaddy, I love you. Motörhead for LIFE !!!"
Real emotional song so of course a real emotional reaction. No shame in that. I did meet Lemmy (RIP) and the band and had a 'few' drinks with them after a concert. He will be missed.
Great reaction - I feel your pain. There are songs that make me cry or tear up - but I can't think of any song that hits me as hard as this one. I have big respect for Sabaton doing their version of this song, but it's a shame there aren't enough people reacting to this one as this one is so much better.
This one is simply better. I love sabaton but this one is perfection. I can’t listen to it ever again because it broke me a bit too hard, but I love this song
First time i heard this song I was in the middle of a discography run of Motorhead, for those who don't know, this is the last song on the 1916 album. Pretty much all of the songs leading up to it are your typical fast paced thrashing Motorhead songs, there is no warning for what comes at the end. I was at work when I was listening to the album and when 1916, the song, ended, I had to run to the restroom cause I was on the verge of tears and I'm not a person who normally cries
I have heard this song so many times and still find it hard to listen to without choking up. It's simple yet extremely powerful. The other song that does this to me is the Dropkick Murphy's cover of 'Green Fields of France'.
1916 was the year of The Somme Offensive. The first day of the assault on Imperial German positions was the worst day in British Military history 57,470 casualties, of which 19,240 died, on the first day. The battle lasted 141 days, at the end, there were around 420,000 British casualties, of which 95,000 died, and 200,000 French casualties, of which 50,000 died. The French were more heavily engaged at Verdun. German casualties were 650,000.
Blueprint for Armageddon is a masterpiece. It was my introduction to Carlin and his work. I can’t recommend it enough. The stories are harrowing. I’ll never forget his descriptions of Verdun, Passchendale, or the Kaiserschlagt.
was lucky enough to meet Lem like 19 times over 30+ years along with Ronnie ,Blackie Lawless Doro etc he was a one of a kind guy another great one regarding lyrics and very up to date
I served for 17 years and this song gets me every single time. Lemmy’s lyrics and vocals really hit hard. A challenge for you. Listen to Don't Let Daddy Kiss Me. That is uncomfortable listening. I remember being a kid listening to the woefully underrated Bastards album, typical Mötorhead, fuck yeah! Then halfway through, that song comes on and it's like a punch to the gut.
It's not metal but Johhny Cash's Hurt may also make you cry. The last song he recorded before he and his wife sadly passed away. I think he knew it would be his last song.
yes another one that brings me to tears, and Metallicas One (full video) and The levellers - battle of the beanfield (if you can find the video with the actual footage of police brutality)
First watched this reaction a couple of years ago. Now, revisiting it in the context of the brave Ukrainian resistance, it's even more shattering. War sucks. And I still miss Lemmy.
As I've gotten older, songs like this have only gotten more emotional. When I was a teen and even up to like... 21, I was pretty immune to songs like this. But now? I just think, "those boys died younger than I am" and it hits hard. I remember being 16. Learning to drive. The terror of my first speeding ticket. That was what kept me up at night. A fucking speeding ticket. Now I'm 25. I work abroad. Made it through college. And those boys, they were just kids... died forgotten in mudholes. At 16... sometimes younger. Like fuck man, I was too young at that time to understand the way the world works. I dunno. I can't even put into words the emotions that come out of that realization and feeling.
A few other songs that hit me are Molly Hatchet’s Fall of the Peacemakers, Saxon’s Broken Heroes, Frank Marino’s Stories of a Hero, Metal Church’s Method to Your Madness, Metallica’s One.
“Don’t let daddy kiss me” is another one of his best, apparently he wrote it 30 years prior to recording it and approached Joan Jett and Lita Ford to sing it, and they loved it but never sand it, Lemmy ended up recording it himself
My girlfriend noted the other day that she never seen me shed a single tear. guess she never been around when I listend to this song, because I cry like a baby every time.
I drove down the Somme Valley when I was 18 years old, on a climbing trip that just happened to take me along that road. It cured me of any illusions. To see the graves. Mile after mile after mile. To understand what human beings were reduced to. To lose any sense of humanity. This song touches that same raw emotion. Everyone thinks they know Motorhead, then they hear this. And at the end - that is the only possible response.
The best anti-war song ever. Lemmys voice is incredible, the feelings, the heart he puts in this lyrics are unbeaten.
Definitely one of the best. "And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda" by Eric Bogle is right up there, too. Also about WW1 (Gallipoli)
On personal level, I think orgasmatron is a quality anti war song, but 1916 is definitely a song the whole world should listen to
@@tomfabozzi6309 Add "Lucky Man" by EL&P to that list too.
Where the rose is sown is a great anti war song too
And War Pigs of Black Sabbath, i was left sad with this song and song of Motörhead.
Yeah. Like a kick to the gut.
Not just the first time.
EVERY TIME.
I literally can't listen to this without tears.
YEP.....
one of the few songs whose impact doesn't lessen over time.
Respect for all the fallen in WW1. British, germans, french, russians... it doesn't matter
@@patriot6165 as an American, we were only in there for a little more than a year. But as a fellow patriot I also agree with your statement
Dead soldiers are just dads, kids, fathers, not enemies.
To all worthy foes, I salute you
@@lordrathut yeah, could you kindly explain it to me, why does america think it fought throughout both wars when in reality they came in at the tail ends both times, and in ww2 they bombed two cities wiping out mostly civilian men women and children
@@bigfrankfraser1391 well ww2 begane in 1939 and ended in 1945 so America was in most of it but ww1 even tho they joined in 1917 many Americans died
A reaction that says more than a thousand words. It's impossible to describe your emotions better after listening to this song.
"Please god, don't be like that one"
Me: Oh *meow*
Yeah. It's rare that Lemmy makes you cry. But if this doesn't, nothing does.
And it's ok to cry. You're in good company.
The song : Don't Let Daddy Kiss Me by Motörhead, makes me fucking cry as well...
For a different reason. But yeah, definitely.
A perfect, honest reaction. Lemmy was an absolutely magnificent lyricist, massively underrated. Every Remembrance Day, I play 1916 and "The Band Played Waltzing Matilda" by The Pogues. I'm a mess by the end. Great vid, much appreciated.
Didn’t slim dusty write waltzing Matilda?
@@halfogre6373 Nope - a guy called Eric Bogle. He also wrote "The Green Fields of France" (which was a hit for the Furey Brothers, and is often known as "Willie McBride")
I'm a huge Motörhead fan, and although this song is not at all typical Motörhead, I love it. And it makes me cry every time I listen to it. Lemmy was in many ways a very underrated song writer. Some of his lyrics are really great and with meaning. Like, for example Just Cos You Got The Power, Don't Need Religion and God Was Never On Your Side.
The heaviest of metal.
even "Ace of Spades" is a deep song, when you think about it. Yeah, it's about gambling, but it's also about life.
Saddest song ever written by a human man! Im a huge Motorhead fan & I bawl every time I hear this song.
There's one other super sad song, since ur on a roll, that I should listen to. Damn! It is gut wrenchingly sad, but has No Lyrics. Seriously. Wanna know what u think, so Plz listen to Maggot Brain by Parliament
It kinda is typical Motörhead though, with blues, ballads, the heaviest of the metal on high speed they did everything. Fucking genius he was. I was 45 when he died and my dad called me on that day to tell me. We agreed on that Motörhead was great music when I was a child, he was more into the blues thing but even songs like Ace of Spades have blues influences.
Rest in Peace you magnificent man, may the world remember you deserve, the man who said "fuck it, do what you want".
I don't think Lemmy wrote this.
Real men cry, congrats Heath your human 😥
Lemmy tell you that I had the same reaction when I first played this song. It just hit me out of left field, especially after losing brothers while serving in the Marine Corps.
Peace, brother and thank you for the heart felt reaction!
🤜🏽
I am so glad Sabaton covered this song or I may have never heard this version. Both versions are awesome!
No problem man, I cry each and every time I listen to 1916. We are just lucky but by a short breath of years, it could have been us
The most honest reaction that i' ve ever seen!
I think Limmy would approve of your reaction.
Music moves you to emotions you wouldn't normally admit to. Greatest medium ever.
Lemmy and Motorhead rules. 1916 is a great record and was Grammy nominated. Even Beavis and Butthead approved.
Holding your hand in anticipation for 1916
evrytime brings me to tears, 30 years since i first listen to it, have to skip it most of the time.
yeah. still makes me cry every time i hear it, and has for some 30 years now..... Lemmy was a better songwriter than many give him credit for.... rock on
Sabaton came out with their version of this song few days ago! It is very good!
A powerful song with incredible lyrics.
And this is probably the saddest song any of you will ever hear. Even the 100 and something's time makes me choke up.
You’re a good man, sir. If you don’t cry hearing this song you have no heart. Lest we forget.
A Motörhead song that will bring any person to tears would be “Don’t let daddy kiss me” Hard topic to sing about and Lemmy wanted a female singer to do it. He ended up doing it himself and it’s such a powerful piece. I highly recommend it to anyone, not just fans of Motörhead
Yea it’s one of my favorites by him, because I relate to that, every kid deserves to be a kid for that small amount of time we have in those ages
The youngest British soldier to fight in WW1 was PVT Sidney Lewis who joined the East Surrey Regiment in August 1915 aged 12 years old
Joe Strudwick, was a British soldier who was killed in the First World War. He enlisted when he was 14 years old and was one of the youngest soldiers to die in the war, aged 15. Such a shame.
This is a heavy one. I was 16 when I first heard it and it floored me for a good couple days
30 seconds in and hes in bits lol, great song, great video, brings me to tears every single time, very underated album, very powerful and being a war collector he knew his stuff, R.I.P Lem
Wow! I was crying right along ! Every emotional and a hard song to get through! Haunting Beautiful!
Great reaction. Greetings from Germany
I have been a Motorhead fan for over 40 years and every time I hear this song it still gets me.
He also wrote a song called Don't let daddy kiss me that came out in 1993, a hard song to listen to but an essential song to listen to.
Lemmy certainly knew how to put a message across in song that is for sure. I had the pleasure of meeting him a couple of times and he even remembered who I was when we met again, he was an honest man and a honorable man.
Brave men feels strongly, if thats a word.
Love from Norway
Don't mind crying. I've known the piece since it was released. And it catches me every time I hear the song - every single time.
I'm crying too. Such a waste of young boys. I'm 71 and a grandmother, war must stop. But will we ever learn? Sabaton does a beautil tribute to Lemmy with this song.
As a soldier I’ll say war should stop but
All evil needs to triumph is for good men to do nothing
I play this every Remembrance Day in memory of all soldiers.... heartbreaking song. Thank you to those that served
So do I..and I always share it too
I wept when I first heard this song
I'm a lifelong Motorhead fan ever since 30/03/ 79 my 18th birthday, a Motorhead concert in Cambridge England. Tears well up every time I hear it. Lemmy was one of greatest lyriciys of all time.
1:50 He found out, hes gonna cry... just like all of us... lol
My Grandfather was amongst that lot ( Blackwatch ) his brother ( Great uncle Jimmie ) was killed at the battle of the somme
Rest easy lads...... Rest easy
Had same react bro…my grandpa was in this one and lived. Very poignant and God bless Lemmy for doing this.
IMHO this is Motorhead's best song. Very difficult to listen to without tearing up!
This song breaks me every time. Every single line is so...yeah
Just let it go man, it's supposed to hurt. That's how we remember the fallen
Only Lemmy can do this to grown man. RIP legend, we will never forget you and your honest heart.
"That's very atmospheric"
The man never could of known what was about to hit him...
that song brings a tear to my eye every time I hear it...
Literally the FIRST line comes up and the man starts crying.
What an amazing song.
Just heard this haunting song for the first time. Cant believe how emotional this was, had to hold back the tears, excellent track by Lemmy.
I feel with you. I always cry when I hear this song. Greetings from Germany
Your honest reaction is welcomed. I don't think you could hide it nor do I think you could pretend to feel it.
You're a big man for that even though you are short.
Much respect.
24 years ago, I read this letter to Lemmy on Motörhead's website, category "ask Lemmy":
I don't remember the exact words, but I'll do my best:
"Dear Lemmy,
I'm listening to metal, especially Motörhead. My grandfather never understood why, he
even hated me for that. Hammered at my door when he thought I played it to too löud.
I think I don't have to say that our relationship was rather difficult - and it stayed that way
until the day when I bought your album 1916, came home and turned on the title track.
This time, granddad didn't hammer at my door and shout. He entered my room and he
burst into tears.
He told me, that he experienced everything in WW I what you are saying in your lyrics.
We sat on my carpet and we talked for hours. Your song made him curious, I gave him
more to listen to and we had many good times with many good funny conversations
since then.
Lemmy, I just want to say thank you for your music and for fixing the relationship between
me and my grandpa, who has deceased one week ago. I will miss him and I will never
forget that day that has changed both of our lives.
RIP, granddaddy, I love you. Motörhead for LIFE !!!"
You weren't alone. That's a powerful, and sad, song. And a good choice for Memorial Day.
Lemmy... was rock and roll... there will never be another..
Hello Mr. Rockn Roll I like your Empathie this is very good 👍
This song, to my mind, is what marks Lemmy for me as the single greatest lyricist of all time.
If it's a British band and the song is called 1916, it's going to hit hard.
Very emotional reactions to Motörhead.... Thanx for that!❤
Real emotional song so of course a real emotional reaction. No shame in that. I did meet Lemmy (RIP) and the band and had a 'few' drinks with them after a concert. He will be missed.
exactly what is there to say ,what a good reaction
Very emotional REspect to all our brothers (sisters)who stayed when we came home
Another favorite of mine from motorhead about war is
Voices from the War
The lyrics are just amazing
From their Hammered album 2002
Lemmy was right up there with the best lyricists ever.
Great reaction - I feel your pain. There are songs that make me cry or tear up - but I can't think of any song that hits me as hard as this one. I have big respect for Sabaton doing their version of this song, but it's a shame there aren't enough people reacting to this one as this one is so much better.
This one is simply better. I love sabaton but this one is perfection. I can’t listen to it ever again because it broke me a bit too hard, but I love this song
My youngest son is almost 16. I cannot explain how this makes me feel.
Can’t even imagine that
Every time I listen to this song I get choked up... It's probably the most heartwrenching song ever, beats even 'One' in this respect.
One hell of an anti war song R.I.P Lemmy. Lest we forget who fought and died for our freedoms.
I cried with ya buddy
I’ve been listening to Motörhead since I was 12 and to this day after 8 years I still cry hearing this song.
First time i heard this song I was in the middle of a discography run of Motorhead, for those who don't know, this is the last song on the 1916 album. Pretty much all of the songs leading up to it are your typical fast paced thrashing Motorhead songs, there is no warning for what comes at the end. I was at work when I was listening to the album and when 1916, the song, ended, I had to run to the restroom cause I was on the verge of tears and I'm not a person who normally cries
Songs like this make sure we never forget what so many kids sacrificed for our freedom
I have heard this song so many times and still find it hard to listen to without choking up. It's simple yet extremely powerful. The other song that does this to me is the Dropkick Murphy's cover of 'Green Fields of France'.
I'm sorry giggling at you trying hard not to cry when you were hoping this song was going to be a pick me up is how I kept myself from crying.
1916 was the year of The Somme Offensive. The first day of the assault on Imperial German positions was the worst day in British Military history
57,470 casualties, of which 19,240 died, on the first day. The battle lasted 141 days, at the end, there were around 420,000 British casualties, of which 95,000 died, and 200,000 French casualties, of which 50,000 died.
The French were more heavily engaged at Verdun.
German casualties were 650,000.
Dude, having just finished all 5 parts of Dan Carlin's Hardcore History podcast about WWI, this hit right in the fucking feels, HARD!!
Blueprint for Armageddon is a masterpiece. It was my introduction to Carlin and his work. I can’t recommend it enough. The stories are harrowing. I’ll never forget his descriptions of Verdun, Passchendale, or the Kaiserschlagt.
I always shed tears to 2 Motorhead songs, this one and "Don't let daddy kiss me". Cheers for a good reaction.
Lemmy truly was a poet and a lyrical genius
I think the end reaction of Mr Rock N Roll says it all.
yes! Lem's voice is the saddest thing i've ever heard. Amazing for this song!
LEMMY!!!
I feel you Sir, I feel you. This song get me every time.
was lucky enough to meet Lem like 19 times over 30+ years along with Ronnie ,Blackie Lawless Doro etc he was a one of a kind guy another great one regarding lyrics and very up to date
I bawl my eyes out every time I hear this song. Fight me.
I served for 17 years and this song gets me every single time. Lemmy’s lyrics and vocals really hit hard.
A challenge for you. Listen to Don't Let Daddy Kiss Me. That is uncomfortable listening. I remember being a kid listening to the woefully underrated Bastards album, typical Mötorhead, fuck yeah! Then halfway through, that song comes on and it's like a punch to the gut.
It's not metal but Johhny Cash's Hurt may also make you cry. The last song he recorded before he and his wife sadly passed away. I think he knew it would be his last song.
Johnny Cash is one of my favorites. Hurt is always hard to listen to
yes another one that brings me to tears, and Metallicas One (full video) and The levellers - battle of the beanfield (if you can find the video with the actual footage of police brutality)
Still played in English schools on Rememberance day
First watched this reaction a couple of years ago. Now, revisiting it in the context of the brave Ukrainian resistance, it's even more shattering. War sucks. And I still miss Lemmy.
I bought this when if first came out.
You're not alone brother! So sad.
MOTORHEAD the band so good God himself played bass for them
Sometimes we forget how many mans paid the biggest prize for peace for all of us in whole world .
You should listen to Emmerson, Lake and Palmer (ELP) Lucky Man. That shows the futility of War
My Great Grandfather fell during the battle of Ypres, while his brother fell at Flanders.
Both remembered at the Menin Gate......
As I've gotten older, songs like this have only gotten more emotional. When I was a teen and even up to like... 21, I was pretty immune to songs like this. But now? I just think, "those boys died younger than I am" and it hits hard. I remember being 16. Learning to drive. The terror of my first speeding ticket. That was what kept me up at night. A fucking speeding ticket. Now I'm 25. I work abroad. Made it through college. And those boys, they were just kids... died forgotten in mudholes. At 16... sometimes younger. Like fuck man, I was too young at that time to understand the way the world works. I dunno. I can't even put into words the emotions that come out of that realization and feeling.
"Lemmy don't make me cry" and we've only just begun~
What a great Lyric !!!!
A few other songs that hit me are Molly Hatchet’s Fall of the Peacemakers, Saxon’s Broken Heroes, Frank Marino’s Stories of a Hero, Metal Church’s Method to Your Madness, Metallica’s One.
Brothers In Arms by Dire Straits, Les Morts Dasant by Magnum.
try The Skids, "And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda" - have your tissues ready...
“Don’t let daddy kiss me” is another one of his best, apparently he wrote it 30 years prior to recording it and approached Joan Jett and Lita Ford to sing it, and they loved it but never sand it, Lemmy ended up recording it himself
My girlfriend noted the other day that she never seen me shed a single tear. guess she never been around when I listend to this song, because I cry like a baby every time.
I drove down the Somme Valley when I was 18 years old, on a climbing trip that just happened to take me along that road. It cured me of any illusions. To see the graves. Mile after mile after mile. To understand what human beings were reduced to. To lose any sense of humanity. This song touches that same raw emotion.
Everyone thinks they know Motorhead, then they hear this. And at the end - that is the only possible response.
so powerful.. long live Lemmy
I haven't heard this...it's really powerful. *sniff*
Another vote for Sabaton's tribute. Video is epic.
THINKING about this song makes my throat tight.