"Starmer" - Marsh Family parody adaptation of "Starman" by David Bowie about the UK Labour leader

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  • Опубликовано: 16 ноя 2024

Комментарии • 725

  • @mellowmissmuffett
    @mellowmissmuffett Месяц назад +293

    How is this only just now entering my suggestions feed?! This is brilliant!

  • @neilcarr3841
    @neilcarr3841 Месяц назад +216

    THIS SHOULD BE RELEASED AS A SINGLE - No1 would be brilliant .

    • @traceyrhoden9808
      @traceyrhoden9808 Месяц назад +8

      Yes throughly agree

    • @vincentl.9469
      @vincentl.9469 Месяц назад +6

      Yes

    • @a.j.b.8658
      @a.j.b.8658 Месяц назад +3

      An updated one pleeeaaassse!! 🙏 To include sausage-gate and the pensioners penny pinching x

    • @annettefowler4704
      @annettefowler4704 Месяц назад

      I agree!!!!!😂

    • @SuperBC10
      @SuperBC10 Месяц назад +1

      It’s great but needs cleaning up totally 👍

  • @nigeljones2811
    @nigeljones2811 9 месяцев назад +531

    Understatement of the year: “He’s better than the others- but the bar’s not very high.” Genius.

    • @janetEC1C2
      @janetEC1C2 9 месяцев назад +15

      yeah- laughed out loud at that line😂

    • @yellowgreen5229
      @yellowgreen5229 9 месяцев назад

      Except it isn't true, first he will support mass murder of Palestinians and guarantee the future success of the far right.
      Starmer winning will condemn Britain to fascism.
      Tories are corrupt and incompetent, we don't need to find out what a competent far right will be like.

    • @mikeroyce8926
      @mikeroyce8926 9 месяцев назад +10

      Sums up why I'm thinking of voting for none of the above.
      Maybe a stop Putin party will get my vote.

    • @mittfh
      @mittfh 9 месяцев назад +29

      Also: "He only sparkles when the glitter's thrown on site", and "He'd rather like to lead us, but he's rather vague on why."

    • @ilyaf9745
      @ilyaf9745 9 месяцев назад +6

      “He’s better than the others- but the bar’s not very high.” That is precisely how I think about Biden here in the US and why I plan to vote for him.

  • @morethanmum
    @morethanmum 9 месяцев назад +167

    My fav line “Keir Starmer’s waiting for his try. He’d like to come and lead us but he’s rather vague on why”. Wonderful

  • @emmsue1053
    @emmsue1053 Месяц назад +88

    Brilliant, especially the hook lines.. everyone can remember and sing this.. Make it number one folks.. Thank you Marsh family

  • @susanyates4233
    @susanyates4233 Месяц назад +144

    One of my favourite David Bowie songs. The words are brilliant. Thank you.

  • @martinpye549
    @martinpye549 2 месяца назад +30

    Time for a Starman update ..... This new one will be a doozie.

  • @barbarabauling7513
    @barbarabauling7513 9 месяцев назад +211

    "He'd really like to lead us, but he's rather vague on why" - Brilliant lyrics. Well done all. xx

    • @eddygrunge4749
      @eddygrunge4749 9 месяцев назад +5

      very Bowie-esque lyrical tone.

  • @martynbush
    @martynbush Месяц назад +18

    How did I not see this before the election? Perhaps the algorithm held it back. Brilliant work, Marsh family. Please, please, please do a post election update. That would be hilarious and probably go viral.

  • @raymitchell4220
    @raymitchell4220 3 месяца назад +117

    Please can you do an updated version of this song, I think a lot of folk aren't happy with the things he's done especially taking away heating allowance from pensioners straight away before sorting real problems out, thank you for the music, much appreciated !!

    • @sctrh2
      @sctrh2 Месяц назад +21

      Yes - I vote for an update, too!

    • @ThatsViews
      @ThatsViews Месяц назад +12

      Needs a part 2!😂

    • @ThatsViews
      @ThatsViews Месяц назад +4

      And... I subscribed!😊

    • @brxee
      @brxee Месяц назад +2

      I came into the comments to ask exactly this!

    • @jennylewis3244
      @jennylewis3244 21 день назад +1

      Yes, let’s hear it 😂

  • @ianashton1593
    @ianashton1593 Месяц назад +69

    Absolutely brilliant, you guys are very talented 👍👍

  • @Martial-Mat
    @Martial-Mat 9 месяцев назад +245

    Wow, the boys really nailed the Bowies voice!

    • @eddygrunge4749
      @eddygrunge4749 9 месяцев назад +8

      well spotted.

    • @nightowl5395
      @nightowl5395 9 месяцев назад +4

      Yes, especially the eldest boy...sorry cannot remember your name just now 😔...it's late

    • @fireskycam9889
      @fireskycam9889 Месяц назад

      I thought the youngest boy had a great voice for this song.

  • @willmeaney9302
    @willmeaney9302 9 месяцев назад +72

    I wondered where you stood on Starmer ? As you can clearly see i've got my hands full here, in the USA!

    • @ElliottRodgers
      @ElliottRodgers 9 месяцев назад +12

      It horrendous in UK but then I see the US and Trump and think am glad don't live in US!

    • @MsGrandunion
      @MsGrandunion 9 месяцев назад +2

      @@ElliottRodgers I'm a British expat in the US so I have the worst of both worlds!!!

  • @bambit08
    @bambit08 9 месяцев назад +162

    Yes, we definitely need a better government that cares for the British people - i.e. not the one we have currently. If any UK Gov was a fraction as talented as the STARMarsh Family we would have a positive future. 👏🌟👏

  • @rigilchrist
    @rigilchrist Месяц назад +25

    Wonderful!! Please, please, do an version with updated lyrics exposing what he's like now tht he's in power.

  • @Buster-motorbike
    @Buster-motorbike Месяц назад +33

    What an incredible family. Musically talented, a rich sense of humour and parody. Every child deserves to be brought up by these parents. The epitome of decency.

  • @fredmcveigh9877
    @fredmcveigh9877 Месяц назад +18

    Very good. Now the reality is here the bar is at ground level.

  • @timetraveller9321
    @timetraveller9321 Месяц назад +43

    Superb effort, you all made this a masterpiece, all the best to you from Norman in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @marge2548
    @marge2548 9 месяцев назад +137

    I am thrown every time about the way you manage to pick _just_ the right song for what you want to say... two thumbs up from me. And please, do continue... the world would be so much darker if you didn't.

  • @louisebrigden9240
    @louisebrigden9240 Месяц назад +6

    Brilliant! We need an update now though, about the car crash that has been the last few weeks.

  • @robertyboberty7495
    @robertyboberty7495 9 месяцев назад +21

    I tried writing a song about the Liberal Democrats. After 74 hours of trying to be creative, all I had was a blank piece of paper with the words Ed Davey written on it.

    • @jonahtwhale1779
      @jonahtwhale1779 Месяц назад +2

      The collected wisdom of Ed Davey - a virgin sheet of paper!

  • @cb.london.4135
    @cb.london.4135 Месяц назад +9

    I'm a bit late finding this, but brilliant 👍 Defo needs to be re-recorded every three months with new lyrics, the way 'Free Gear Kier' is going.

  • @KersiDeboo-k6s
    @KersiDeboo-k6s 3 месяца назад +67

    You guys are brilliant. Keep them coming 😂👍🏼👍🏼

  • @leoseries
    @leoseries Месяц назад +3

    Needs to be updated. Lots more material available

  • @simonbarker2567
    @simonbarker2567 Месяц назад +4

    You need to an update of his first 100 days. Then instead of la la at the end it could be lie lie.😂

  • @HPB1776
    @HPB1776 9 месяцев назад +85

    Love it! You are so talented. ❤. You are so on point. Tories OUT and hope, just hope that things will get better but I'm not holding my breath🤞! Thank goodness for music, art and beautiful things that keep us going in this toxic world. ❤

  • @davidmansfield5505
    @davidmansfield5505 6 месяцев назад +16

    Absolutely brilliant! Better than any political commentary on television. Respect from America❤

  • @MrGreenwoodlad
    @MrGreenwoodlad 3 месяца назад +17

    Mindblowingly accurate . Smashed it again …. Fantastic Musicians & Political commentators extraordinaire 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

  • @Arthur54321
    @Arthur54321 Месяц назад +3

    Strangely I was just listening to the original about an hour before finding this gem. Well done the Marsh Family - fantastic all round.

  • @susanmuir286
    @susanmuir286 9 месяцев назад +46

    Always to the point Marsh Family.!Great voices, love the harmony.😊

  • @barnabywild2215
    @barnabywild2215 Месяц назад +5

    One hundred days into his premiership and this seems very out of date.

  • @nigelpocock9538
    @nigelpocock9538 9 месяцев назад +105

    You just keep getting better and better. Lovely harmonies and incisive vocals.

  • @angelow2749
    @angelow2749 Месяц назад +2

    You all nailed it absolutely enjoyed this all the way through , great spot for BBC1 morning news report , thanks girls n guys 🎶🎶

  • @adogcalledkat9858
    @adogcalledkat9858 2 месяца назад +52

    Great song but probably an arrestable offence...Who knows????????????

    • @highmyope-ps2by
      @highmyope-ps2by Месяц назад

      Politicians have been derided and lampooned for millennia. It's part of democracy.

  • @creator000
    @creator000 9 месяцев назад +40

    You were quick of the mark from the last release. I am still laughing at the mix of cutting room floor edits from last week.
    Always puts a smile on my face when you upload a new parody. Have a great week all.

    • @TR4zest
      @TR4zest 9 месяцев назад +3

      As pointed as this was, I'm not sure it was a parody.

  • @patrickgleason2066
    @patrickgleason2066 9 месяцев назад +8

    Musical satire is alive and very well. Well played, spot on!

  • @robynsutton4848
    @robynsutton4848 9 месяцев назад +57

    Absolutely brilliant! I’m Australian and have no knowledge of British politics but you don’t need to for this. You could insert names of any free world politicians and it would be equally as hilarious! You guys are incredible. Thankyou so much.

    • @monicaluketich6913
      @monicaluketich6913 9 месяцев назад +5

      Same here in America. I don't know if I should be happy or scared about the November vote here. Remember the USA if we don't re-elect the president who is calm, knows politics and history, and not the Orange, Demented Dictator.

    • @mikewatson1105
      @mikewatson1105 9 месяцев назад +1

      I’m in Oz too, I couldn’t agree more! Thank you.

    • @MrNatbatten
      @MrNatbatten 9 месяцев назад +1

      I think you're probably right on that score.
      Very few politicians in this world have altruism in their hearts anymore, it's just a massive gravy train, but us plebs pay for it all and never get our snouts near the trough, let alone in it, complete pack of globally corrupt thieving heartless bastids they are.

    • @0KiteEatingTree0
      @0KiteEatingTree0 9 месяцев назад +4

      The great Juice Media occasionally does something on our GB politics, look em up. A fabulous amount on Australia s as well.

    • @mmg9675
      @mmg9675 9 месяцев назад +3

      Gosh, I hope all governments are more competent than UK one.

  • @amandahunter4034
    @amandahunter4034 9 месяцев назад +115

    It's great to see such a politically aware family keen to sing what everyone's thinking. Thank you.

    • @gooders4648
      @gooders4648 9 месяцев назад +7

      Everyone? You think ‘Everyone’ wants a Labour government!? You couldn’t be more wrong!

    • @toastnotoflondon8500
      @toastnotoflondon8500 3 месяца назад +1

      and now? August 24?

  • @bulbhead3333
    @bulbhead3333 Месяц назад +12

    We need a current one about his broken pledges.

  • @headrushindi
    @headrushindi 9 месяцев назад +57

    OH that was so good. Just superb!!!! Ill bet David himself is beaming with pride from his high perch in the clouds.

  • @Targanielle
    @Targanielle 9 месяцев назад +37

    You're a winderfully talented family, not just musically but lyrically too. And a soecial shout out to the boys in this sing who absolutely nail Bowie's voice. Thank you, fir all your songs that you share with us 👏👏👏

  • @alicepaul6276
    @alicepaul6276 4 месяца назад +5

    Love how everyone's talents have grown. Always a joy to watch❣️

  • @catrionatalbot
    @catrionatalbot 8 месяцев назад +9

    Arrangement, harmonies, lyrics, blending, all fabulous. One of your very best to date. Keep ‘em coming, you go from strength to strength.

  • @marianholmes2906
    @marianholmes2906 9 месяцев назад +46

    Brilliant!! Needed a giggle at the end of the day!! You've done it again. Thank you as always!!

  • @stephenogden5470
    @stephenogden5470 Месяц назад +1

    I hope there is a follow up to this excellent parody with some more pertinent lyrics!

  • @rhuman8672
    @rhuman8672 Месяц назад +6

    It would be interesting to see what lyrics you would write for this now 😂

  • @enochpowelghost
    @enochpowelghost 2 месяца назад +6

    Fantastic and quality too , well done .

  • @oxheadsoup9851
    @oxheadsoup9851 Месяц назад +2

    24.09.2024 Wonder what they think of the TWAT now: "Return the sausages" (bet someone will be selling T-shirts with that on before the end of the week)

  • @yorkshireroots
    @yorkshireroots 9 месяцев назад +27

    S;pecial thoughful talented Marsh family continue to dazzle us Appreciation to you all.In this crazy world we need you Keep 'em coming

  • @carolebirch9758
    @carolebirch9758 Месяц назад +3

    Absolutely fabulous.. Love it thank you Marsh family

  • @SimonJones-iv5zh
    @SimonJones-iv5zh 13 дней назад +2

    I imagine the current version of this song might be a bit more brutal. :)

  • @simonn4077
    @simonn4077 9 месяцев назад +14

    Another vid so soon!
    Ben's got a phaser.
    Organic mic stand.
    Some impressive bass playing!
    All good stuff.
    Politics either side of 'the pond' is pretty dire, atm. Just need a change. Something to stop all the division going on. Is that even possible?
    I have faith the human race will eventually sort itself out 😅.

  • @malcolmlindley4465
    @malcolmlindley4465 Месяц назад +1

    Posted 8 months ago! How prophetic

  • @fraserconnell21
    @fraserconnell21 Месяц назад

    You got the measure of him before the election !
    Very prophetic too😊.
    A talented family of musicians 🙏👏👏

  • @faerie1599
    @faerie1599 9 месяцев назад +11

    .... top drawer stuff, well done.......... awesome family effort, lovely to see........👏👏👏

  • @Chupachups-ce3ql
    @Chupachups-ce3ql Месяц назад +1

    You’re all great - love this 😁🙏🏼

  • @sergioalmasy8722
    @sergioalmasy8722 Месяц назад +1

    This should go straight to No 1!

  • @craftforfun36
    @craftforfun36 21 день назад +2

    Hope you’re happy with him now

  • @benbeck1
    @benbeck1 Месяц назад +3

    Brilliant, would love another couples of verses on how he's doing now.

  • @joec2849
    @joec2849 9 месяцев назад +17

    Great take on Bowies Starman!

  • @hickle204
    @hickle204 9 месяцев назад +9

    I laughed so much - brilliant lyrics and fabulous singing. You nailed it again!

  • @neil5877
    @neil5877 9 месяцев назад +5

    As an ex Labour member, i really enjoyed that as they kicked me out, so i have gone green. The Palestinian war was the last straw for me, and they call themselves honorable they should be done under the trades description act.

  • @daleskidmore1685
    @daleskidmore1685 Месяц назад +4

    Really! Put out 7 months ago? It is so NOW! Brilliant song. Well sung and played The Marshes. I heard a bit of a Kate Bush coming through in there too; could be a hint of something to come, maybe.

  • @johnmcmenemy3864
    @johnmcmenemy3864 Месяц назад +3

    He'll be gone by Xmas

  • @griffdaz1982
    @griffdaz1982 Месяц назад +2

    Awesome. Thought Bez was gonna break some moves in the corner 😆

  • @heydenharrison143
    @heydenharrison143 Месяц назад +1

    Brilliant.Couldn't stop grinning.

  • @peterrenn6341
    @peterrenn6341 9 месяцев назад +8

    Terrific as ever - and now special lighting effects! - You're spoiling us! ;-)

  • @briansmith7256
    @briansmith7256 9 месяцев назад +6

    Well that was just brilliant. Thank you guys. A much needed laugh there. What an amazing family. 👏

  • @nicholaslead6016
    @nicholaslead6016 Месяц назад +1

    WOW! What a fantastic talent, what a family!!

  • @davidcharles8351
    @davidcharles8351 9 месяцев назад +5

    This song really has taken off! Through the mesosphere and headed for the "Marsh Family!" (The Stars!)... "Ground Control to Major Song.".............................Stardust has been sprinkled on this family, so lets encourage them, to keep the Major Songs coming!... So please, subscribe, like by clicking on the thumbs up button, comment and hit that little bell symbol at the top to get notified of more Stratospheric Marsh Family Songs.

  • @Daniel-deMerrivale
    @Daniel-deMerrivale Месяц назад +2

    Very, very smooth and awesome. As relevant now as when you played this 7 months ago. Honestly, this should be the theme song of all of us who have had enough but can still smile. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @jaynebrown8203
    @jaynebrown8203 9 месяцев назад +15

    Another great parody. Thanks

  • @canadian1677
    @canadian1677 9 месяцев назад +30

    Excellent song, so well done explaining the UK POLITCAL SCENE

  • @Shimshams
    @Shimshams Месяц назад +1

    Can we please have an updated version….brilliant 👍

  • @nigeljones2811
    @nigeljones2811 9 месяцев назад +19

    I’ve given up commenting because what else can we say? You’re just brilliant every time! But I often log on just in the hope of a new song and this one was great, with a couple of snort out loud moments 👍 Special shout out to Tom’s drumming, but you were all fab.

  • @MrDunkycraig
    @MrDunkycraig Месяц назад +1

    Think we need an updatec version

  • @mmartin4978
    @mmartin4978 Месяц назад +3

    Brilliant, I assume your all doing time now 😂

  • @JJ-sh4ue
    @JJ-sh4ue Месяц назад +2

    Brilliant, clever, if only Starmer had a tiny wee bit of your talent we might have a chance. But he doesn’t and we don’t. Btw, poor mum squashed in with no room to move, but isn’t that how Starmer treats women in general anyway?

  • @catrino5453
    @catrino5453 Месяц назад +1

    Such a beautiful family ❤ Thank you for fun factor 🥰

  • @SurreyMan0409
    @SurreyMan0409 9 месяцев назад +23

    Brilliant brilliant brilliant!! One of your very best! Thank you!

  • @sophiewillson8590
    @sophiewillson8590 9 месяцев назад +23

    You are so talented and amazing and get better every time

  • @nigelwilliams768
    @nigelwilliams768 Месяц назад +1

    The Emperor has no clothes…….oh wait!

  • @natjohnson3736
    @natjohnson3736 9 месяцев назад +4

    Laughed out loud at "why reveal some policies" followed by la la la for the rest of the song. Comedy genius! Also, fantastic opening from Alfie.

  • @friedaelizabethchorlton8654
    @friedaelizabethchorlton8654 Месяц назад +1

    This is brilliant. Bowie would be proud.

  • @catrino5453
    @catrino5453 Месяц назад +1

    Any chance of a re-write/update to include “Starmer Blew it”‼️ or words to that effect please? Marsh Family you are epic ❤

  • @russellbaker27
    @russellbaker27 Месяц назад +2

    Well done to all of you. BRILLIANT, BRAVO, AMAZING EFFORT. Thankyou all for your talent.🙏❤️👍👌👏👏👏👏👏

  • @bravoalley228
    @bravoalley228 9 месяцев назад +10

    whoa, didn't know that many of you can also play instruments.. Well done.

    • @winonalovers
      @winonalovers 9 месяцев назад

      Except from the Mom I've seen them all play various instruments!

  • @andychapman3100
    @andychapman3100 9 месяцев назад +10

    Brilliant and much needed light hearted antidote to the daily fury of seeing what Labour is becoming under Starmer! Thank you for this!

  • @drunk-mangaming2744
    @drunk-mangaming2744 Месяц назад +3

    Expect a call from Chairman Starmers Stasi after this unauthorised criticism of of our dear Learders regime

  • @moragmckay3779
    @moragmckay3779 9 месяцев назад +10

    You let him off very lightly, to my mind, so I was bridling a bit at the beginning, but you're all just so talented and heart-warming, I forgave you and just enjoyed the song, particularly the boys' spot-on Bowie impressions.(Besides, I can't think of a rhyme for "genocide apologist" either!)

  • @THEOCKANDCHESTER
    @THEOCKANDCHESTER Месяц назад +1

    This was Only just Recommended to me on my feed also 😄 We Loved it! 🥰
    Your Family Sound Awesome! What a Lovely Little Group 🫶 x

  • @chrisbentleywalkingandrambling
    @chrisbentleywalkingandrambling 9 месяцев назад +22

    On point as always. Love the tune choice. Bowie was brilliant.

  • @Falstaff1893
    @Falstaff1893 21 день назад +2

    Pure Class !!

  • @Bindersandcash19
    @Bindersandcash19 Месяц назад +2

    Love this you are all so talented thankyou for making me smile Bowie would be too ❤

  • @hewhorocketh
    @hewhorocketh Месяц назад +1

    Please do another song based on his performance and distinct lack of plus include lyrics about his love of the idea of the uk becoming an authoritarian state

  • @stephsims1907
    @stephsims1907 9 месяцев назад +4

    Just when I think you've reached your peak, you pull an even better song out of the bag ! I don't know how you do it...but don't stop we need you in these awful times to raise our spirits. A huge thank you from someone who grew up listening to Ziggy Stardust, I'm sure David Bowie will be loving your reworking of his song .

  • @philipguest2584
    @philipguest2584 9 месяцев назад +21

    Absolutely brilliant I love it well done

  • @daviddenham1511
    @daviddenham1511 Месяц назад +1

    BRILLIANT

  • @robertbartram5632
    @robertbartram5632 Месяц назад +2

    i think you really need to update this asap,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

  • @Northumbria-jl4bp
    @Northumbria-jl4bp Месяц назад +1

    just gone to change my pants laughing