I'm not the first person to say it. To be fair to him he probably felt much the same during those 5 years looking after his son, cause I know he changed his mind a lot. I actually think 'Strawberry Fields' 'Tomorrow never knows' and 'Walrus' in particular are some of the most amazing and innovative recordings ever. The sheer density of ideas and sounds. But that's part of how much he disappointed people. He wrote 'Imagine', I'd, erm, imagine on a lovely sunny day stoned of his gourd. He tried on different ideologies as hats. Being a commie was one of them. I have time for Lennon though. Here's a morbid fact. When he was shot he was carrying a mix of his last recording. 'Walking on Thin Ice' and I love this song ruclips.net/video/92W6uLVQPlI/видео.htmlsi=wb2il1cpQBua_BZF I also love the fact it still sounds modern. Lennon was different, perceptive. i think he knew his creative energy wasn't going to be best used in the late 70s. i really think the direction he would have gone on in the 80s would have overshadowed the other beatles. The compilation series this comes from, Disco not Disco, is fantastic and gives a great overview of the scene he would have been around I think.
Thank you George. The channel is only very small but it's been great how positive reactions are. I'll be keeping up the work for sure. Thanks for the encouragement
I enjoyed the 2nd part tho you clearly haven’t listened to many Clash reggae orientated songs. “One more time” being the first that sprung to my mind. Exodus was my introduction to reggae also being a young punk, white man in Hammersmith palais being there too I quickly checked out Marley’s earlier recordings and it was clear that The Wailers had much more about them and Bob had taken the money down the pop path. Nevertheless all fondly remembered. We had Jah Tubbys disco at our youth club in Llanedeyrn Cardiff 1978 and all us young punks took our 7” singles for them to play alongside all the wonderful reggae songs that the put on. These videos of yours are a nice trip back. Cheers. Gagz.
You're right. I haven't given the Clash as much of a chance as I should have. Bank Robber also has that feel, I can imagine the song, sweet, in a roots style. I moan about the Police in the video but I want to be clear. The Clash very definitely advocated for the struggle of rastafarianism, and black people/culture in general. Strummer in particular seems like he was a diamond fella, never mind if he was public school son of a diplomat. That wasn't his choice. You can't say they didn't keep the rebel flame alive. For me all this stuff is the lifeblood of Britain. Revolt against injustice. Let's be honest our own culture is a little staid, it gets exciting when other influences come in and make stuff. Chicken Tikka, Baltis. All British. Made in Melting Pots. Exodus is so good though isn't it. I wish there was a real Jamaican version with the input of Scratch and Tubby. That would be a dream. I'm glad I second guessed that young punks like yourself were buying it. I wasn't there but know anecdotally.
@@MusicEnthuZone I’m far from as knowledgeable of reggae as your good self mate and it’s nice at my age to learn more about it as I have done watching parts one and two. Yes Exodus was a huge album, fantastic too and Joe was one of my heroes and like you it never bothered me his upbringing, the clothes don’t t make the man etc etc. punk and reggae made me question everything, I still do. They inspired and influenced me hugely, in fact I still sing for a punk/ post punk band called No Choice and hopefully we do our rebellious front runners no injustice. By the way have you heard the new Horace Andy album ? I think I have the dub version too !
I all in on your videos. Just wanna say that I think the idea that Big Bob was the 1st 3rd world superstar isn’t all that accurate when you consider, oh Carmen Miranda or Harry Belafonte for an example.. Just the 1st two that come to mind.
Firstly, thank you. I think Carmen Miranda could take the crown actually as being the third world's first superstar. (Though I think the word developing is probably more accurate). Maybe on editing I'd say that he brought a very afrocentric consciousness to the mainstream. In any case I'm planning to make this whole series into one documentary. I'll be editing bits in and about so will bear this in mind. Thanks again.
@@MusicEnthuZone well again, you’re doing the good work and I love it I’d just add that it’s always said that the 60s were the height of the radical era but then you find out that they were just as and more revolutionary in the 1920-30s if not the 1860-70s. I also think that music from around the world was popular going way back and that people in times gone by were just as hip. It turns it from an isolated period into the mainstay of human culture. Maybelle Carter was really into Mexican music for example.. Thank you again for your work I love it
I'm totally on board with how the spirit of rebellion goes way back. One of the favourite bits of research I did was reading about the Maroons of Jamaica. Why are they not more well known. And yes of course the early part of the 20th century was the base of a lot of revolutionary thought (Marcus Garvey for a start). European culture was pretty mental in the early 20th century. Dada, Futurists, Vorticists, Surrealists, I mean there were a few actual revolutions back then too. Personally I think that the late 20th century will be remembered in audio like the renaissance is in art. It's not so much about the people as the opportunities technology gave them (stereo, multitrack, effects) are kind of like perspective and oil paints. Also recording Technology let music travel. So things cross fertilised. Thanks again.
Haha. Your description of John Lennon was spot on.
I'm not the first person to say it. To be fair to him he probably felt much the same during those 5 years looking after his son, cause I know he changed his mind a lot.
I actually think 'Strawberry Fields' 'Tomorrow never knows' and 'Walrus' in particular are some of the most amazing and innovative recordings ever. The sheer density of ideas and sounds.
But that's part of how much he disappointed people. He wrote 'Imagine', I'd, erm, imagine on a lovely sunny day stoned of his gourd. He tried on different ideologies as hats. Being a commie was one of them.
I have time for Lennon though. Here's a morbid fact. When he was shot he was carrying a mix of his last recording.
'Walking on Thin Ice' and I love this song
ruclips.net/video/92W6uLVQPlI/видео.htmlsi=wb2il1cpQBua_BZF
I also love the fact it still sounds modern. Lennon was different, perceptive. i think he knew his creative energy wasn't going to be best used in the late 70s. i really think the direction he would have gone on in the 80s would have overshadowed the other beatles. The compilation series this comes from, Disco not Disco, is fantastic and gives a great overview of the scene he would have been around I think.
Great video! Keep up the good work 👍
Thank you kindly. I'm trying and it nice people are noticing.
Another Great AND Accurate Episode. Big Up.
Thank you. I try to be as balanced as possible.
I sumbled across your channel today and it been amazing . keep up the solid work X
Thank you George. The channel is only very small but it's been great how positive reactions are. I'll be keeping up the work for sure. Thanks for the encouragement
I enjoyed the 2nd part tho you clearly haven’t listened to many Clash reggae orientated songs. “One more time” being the first that sprung to my mind. Exodus was my introduction to reggae also being a young punk, white man in Hammersmith palais being there too I quickly checked out Marley’s earlier recordings and it was clear that The Wailers had much more about them and Bob had taken the money down the pop path. Nevertheless all fondly remembered. We had Jah Tubbys disco at our youth club in Llanedeyrn Cardiff 1978 and all us young punks took our 7” singles for them to play alongside all the wonderful reggae songs that the put on. These videos of yours are a nice trip back. Cheers. Gagz.
You're right. I haven't given the Clash as much of a chance as I should have. Bank Robber also has that feel, I can imagine the song, sweet, in a roots style. I moan about the Police in the video but I want to be clear. The Clash very definitely advocated for the struggle of rastafarianism, and black people/culture in general. Strummer in particular seems like he was a diamond fella, never mind if he was public school son of a diplomat. That wasn't his choice. You can't say they didn't keep the rebel flame alive.
For me all this stuff is the lifeblood of Britain. Revolt against injustice. Let's be honest our own culture is a little staid, it gets exciting when other influences come in and make stuff. Chicken Tikka, Baltis. All British. Made in Melting Pots.
Exodus is so good though isn't it. I wish there was a real Jamaican version with the input of Scratch and Tubby. That would be a dream. I'm glad I second guessed that young punks like yourself were buying it. I wasn't there but know anecdotally.
@@MusicEnthuZone I’m far from as knowledgeable of reggae as your good self mate and it’s nice at my age to learn more about it as I have done watching parts one and two. Yes Exodus was a huge album, fantastic too and Joe was one of my heroes and like you it never bothered me his upbringing, the clothes don’t t make the man etc etc. punk and reggae made me question everything, I still do. They inspired and influenced me hugely, in fact I still sing for a punk/ post punk band called No Choice and hopefully we do our rebellious front runners no injustice. By the way have you heard the new Horace Andy album ? I think I have the dub version too !
Good stuff bro!
Glad you're enjoying things.
Good knowledge mate do some on dub reggae if you ain’t already 😊
Working on it now, writing's the big job. That and editing. this series is turning into a four parter.
I all in on your videos.
Just wanna say that I think the idea that Big Bob was the 1st 3rd world superstar isn’t all that accurate when you consider, oh Carmen Miranda or Harry Belafonte for an example..
Just the 1st two that come to mind.
Firstly, thank you. I think Carmen Miranda could take the crown actually as being the third world's first superstar. (Though I think the word developing is probably more accurate).
Maybe on editing I'd say that he brought a very afrocentric consciousness to the mainstream.
In any case I'm planning to make this whole series into one documentary. I'll be editing bits in and about so will bear this in mind. Thanks again.
@@MusicEnthuZone well again, you’re doing the good work and I love it
I’d just add that it’s always said that the 60s were the height of the radical era but then you find out that they were just as and more revolutionary in the 1920-30s if not the 1860-70s.
I also think that music from around the world was popular going way back and that people in times gone by were just as hip.
It turns it from an isolated period into the mainstay of human culture.
Maybelle Carter was really into Mexican music for example..
Thank you again for your work
I love it
I'm totally on board with how the spirit of rebellion goes way back. One of the favourite bits of research I did was reading about the Maroons of Jamaica. Why are they not more well known. And yes of course the early part of the 20th century was the base of a lot of revolutionary thought (Marcus Garvey for a start).
European culture was pretty mental in the early 20th century. Dada, Futurists, Vorticists, Surrealists, I mean there were a few actual revolutions back then too.
Personally I think that the late 20th century will be remembered in audio like the renaissance is in art.
It's not so much about the people as the opportunities technology gave them (stereo, multitrack, effects) are kind of like perspective and oil paints. Also recording Technology let music travel. So things cross fertilised.
Thanks again.
@@MusicEnthuZone this confirms my opinion that you’re a king. Much love and keep up the teaching.
Nah you're the king. Really enjoyed this. Look forward to more.
Sorry, screw Clapton, screw the police, and I’m sorry if you mention them later…. ub40.
There are so many better.
You forgot the Eagles.
Planning not to mention UB40. His whine goes to my head.