Bought the single when it came out. I was 17 back then. Throughout all these years I’ve never stopped playing it. Im 37 today and it still makes me cry.
Exactly the same here, hence the fact it's 2022 and still listening this, I am 37 aswell, Not that it makes me cry but it does make me sad because I wish I was that age again, I would do it all differently.
What happened to these good old garage tunes man !! Artful dodger where you go bro hurry up and come back destroy the s**t of today and show them how good music can be once again.
TBH I was waiting for comment like this (in a good way), Artful could show some oldskool bass and melody to those fresh /radio/ 1 hit wonders, proper thing I mean.
This track is so beautifully crafted and sang. I love the tone of Michelle's voice and the production, with the piano, and the 2 step beat is stunning. A UK MUSIC CLASSIC
Loved this album, it was almost permanently in the CD player. Memories... 16/17 years old, all the strong scents of body sprays, perfumes and the taste of thick lipgloss hits me just now. Clubbing days were so much fun, great vibes all round, we lived truly free without control of smartphones and social media, although I know it's been said a hundred times before. Even just in the clubs in town, we were so laid back (before they all closed or got demolished ten years later!!) Wish we had a time machine!
The lyrics are true if one has experienced love or heart break, there is pleasure in pain, and pain brings pleasure. If you truly love someone dont blame them, look at yourself to repair the missed time. Love is powerful cos it can have you on top of the world and powerless when days change, vulnerability creeps in and love hurts
I was looking all over for this damn song. I forgot the name and couldn't get the tune out of my head for two weeks..........who was a teen when this song came out? The best times!!!!!! Garage music, craig david.......YES!!!!
When all of mankind is gone and forgotten - this track could serve as a runestone to explain to whoever finds it exactly what humanity was all about ...
Always think to myself the yoots are gonna miss these tunes cos no one plays them anymore and this is one of the greatest UKG albums of all time and it’s sad. Made me smile to think of all the kids who grew up with this who now have kids and are educating them on the UK music scene and what it went through. We pioneered so much music from garage, dnb through to grime. Power to the UK 🇬🇧
Usually it’s because the producer/writer/artists disagree on the royalty rights. If any one of them doesn’t agree then Spotify pulls it till they all agree. Sad so many OG tunes missing on Spotify...
Every time I hear those , are they piano keys? On the TV advert, I go back to 2001-2. Artful Dodger ,Escoffery, Craig David and that other guy revolutionalised music. And Michelle , man! She came out sounding like it was real. One of my all time faves.
It may sound odd but that CBBC art show 'Smart' introduced me to this song back in the day. Infact I don't know who was spinning the tracks in the background of their short VT on location art segments, but they were selecting pure fire tracks!!!
❤wow what a great tune..this track never dies always will be a top tune for me.. artful dodger are very talented saw them wen they very just starting to hit the charts in a club
That little piano ensemble hits the nostalgic vibes hard. Great times 99 early 2000’s
Quality
Exactly!!! Listen to Jessie’s song - tell me 😉
@@jasooma6869 niiicee👌 - her voice brings the whole track together
mtv base!
Who knows, knows.
I cant describe the feeling i just got finding this after so many years 🥹🙌🏻🫠
Artful Dodger gave us one of the best all time dance albums. every track is a gem
paul paul every single track absolutely amazing. A favourite of mine still Xx❤️xX
wish theyd start writing again...the two guys in artful dodger are incredibly talented
totally agree, amazing album and im 62
For sure fella.🤟
They were like the “ Neptunes “ of UK Garage 🔥🔥
MTV base back in the Trevor Nelson days
yess! Best years in music! R&B, Hip Hop, Garage was all so funky and soulful back then.
The lick salutes you! Better days...
I can defently smell it 😉👍🏼.
Aqua di GIO back in the Day's and artful dodger what a great Time.
Great time for tuneage
That intro
Instant vintage, remember it being used for the MTV Base signature tune. The force is strong with the Escofferys.
Bless up all ravers.
One of the most amazing songs ever, lovely combination at the time and would be still even today! Timeless!!
That piano 🎹 at the beginning👌
Bought the single when it came out. I was 17 back then. Throughout all these years I’ve never stopped playing it. Im 37 today and it still makes me cry.
Me too!
Exactly the same here, hence the fact it's 2022 and still listening this, I am 37 aswell, Not that it makes me cry but it does make me sad because I wish I was that age again, I would do it all differently.
@@swansmeister im 50 and this still hits the spot
Same my brother
Same ❤
What happened to these good old garage tunes man !! Artful dodger where you go bro hurry up and come back destroy the s**t of today and show them how good music can be once again.
Amen
Good old days not like today
So solid came and fucked ish up
TBH I was waiting for comment like this (in a good way), Artful could show some oldskool bass and melody to those fresh /radio/ 1 hit wonders, proper thing I mean.
@@awsanteina5152 Pretty much sums it up.
This song has been my wake up alarm for the past 10 years!
NEVER gets old
Q
Get a life
@@Ruthless121
Go play wid yourself you sad little man!
@@Ruthless121 SAYS THE FOOL TRIGGERED BY MY POST!
One of the best garage tunes ever made surely ?
PERIOD 🤝
This track is so beautifully crafted and sang. I love the tone of Michelle's voice and the production, with the piano, and the 2 step beat is stunning. A UK MUSIC CLASSIC
@martin81bayern absolutely
I was 17 when this came out. So nostalgic, was such a tune back then, takes me right back to all those feels ❤
20 years later and this tune still bangs.
22 years and counting!
Loved this album, it was almost permanently in the CD player. Memories... 16/17 years old, all the strong scents of body sprays, perfumes and the taste of thick lipgloss hits me just now. Clubbing days were so much fun, great vibes all round, we lived truly free without control of smartphones and social media, although I know it's been said a hundred times before. Even just in the clubs in town, we were so laid back (before they all closed or got demolished ten years later!!) Wish we had a time machine!
Absolute gem of a tune it will never get old it will always be special
Tears in my eyes. After all these years I found the track...
Just had the same feeling 🫂
So many of us can relate to these lyrics 😔. They hit home on a nostalgic level.
This is a classic They made a garage song on 3/4!!! who the hell does that.... Genius!!!
Is it even garage though if its 3/4? Think about it.
@@JD83000 yes it is
One of THE best albums when released. Loved the whole album, but this song is something special to me. Xx❤️xX
A very typical nostalgic UK sound back when I was in school
this song will never get old still hits so hard !
One of my favourite albums of all time. Every track is near perfection. Sublime production. This is how to make truly great music.
One of the best albums of all time. Still sounds just as good in 2023. Takes you back to the exact moment great times great memories
Defo xx
Just listened to this again for the first time in 20 years and it's just as good as the first time round
The lyrics are true if one has experienced love or heart break, there is pleasure in pain, and pain brings pleasure. If you truly love someone dont blame them, look at yourself to repair the missed time. Love is powerful cos it can have you on top of the world and powerless when days change, vulnerability creeps in and love hurts
Best Artful Dodger tune!!!! Love this track!
An amazing classic that is timeless in presentation and masterful in its composition.
Haven't listened to this in years and here I am remembering all the lyrics, ffsss
Lol snap!!!
This tune just popped in my head, not heard it in a while , class tune
This is like a tattoo on me....pure memories. I dance my ass off this killin track.
Missed this song so much. Only just randomly remembered it. Wish it was on Spotify
#search all about the stragglers by artful dodger
Classic! Takes me back to early 2000s This and Craig David Re-Rewind
Mannnn wish i could go back to these days
Me toooo
Still stirs up big emotions
Her tone is beautiful 😍
Please, PLEASE add this track to spotify. In fact add every track from 'stragglers'
I’m super upset it’s not on Apple or Amazon music either. I had a minor meltdown at work over it.
@@Cocoapuffster the album is on RUclips music
Absolutely love this track, early 2000's happy memories 😊 Where did the time go?!
Timeless classy tune that has it all !!!
Timeless...🚥 London N15 🇲🇺🚥
I was looking all over for this damn song. I forgot the name and couldn't get the tune out of my head for two weeks..........who was a teen when this song came out? The best times!!!!!! Garage music, craig david.......YES!!!!
WOW... JUST WOW!
I typed in old skool garage and this came up. The first 4 bars just took me wayyy back!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥
That piano though
Richard Miles children
Gives me goosebumps
Loving the old garage classics, when music was real ❤
I cry everytime I listen to this 😣
Emotions Run So High 😢🙏🌹🕊
When all of mankind is gone and forgotten - this track could serve as a runestone to explain to whoever finds it exactly what humanity was all about ...
Oof. Right in the feels with this one
Absolute classic, beautiful.
inlove with artful dodger!!! LITERAL MY PERFECT KIND OF GENRE
So glad I was born when I was so I got to grow up with these pure garage bangers! Music's not the same
I was just an infant when this song came out, my dad listens to this and he got me addicted now !!
Your dad knows what time it is!!!!
Always think to myself the yoots are gonna miss these tunes cos no one plays them anymore and this is one of the greatest UKG albums of all time and it’s sad. Made me smile to think of all the kids who grew up with this who now have kids and are educating them on the UK music scene and what it went through. We pioneered so much music from garage, dnb through to grime. Power to the UK 🇬🇧
Fuck that makes me feel old!!
Rare video. The original . Thanks
For uploading
Beautiful song and massively underrated. The lyrics and composition are highest tier
Garage at its finest 🔥🔥🔥🙌🏾
The rhythm & the classic sample in the background tbh
Why did they get rid off this classic on spotify
C Tnee it’s on RUclips Music
Was looking for it just now. Gutted!
Omg I was trying to find it on Spotify 😩😩😩💓
Why tho does anyone have any answers?
Usually it’s because the producer/writer/artists disagree on the royalty rights. If any one of them doesn’t agree then Spotify pulls it till they all agree. Sad so many OG tunes missing on Spotify...
Every time I hear those , are they piano keys? On the TV advert, I go back to 2001-2. Artful Dodger ,Escoffery, Craig David and that other guy revolutionalised music. And Michelle , man! She came out sounding like it was real. One of my all time faves.
The Mtv Base advert. As soon this video I thought about just that
You forgot truesteppers
So glad I found this track again!
Can’t believe this album isn’t on any streaming services! Absolute classic of my teenage years. This was an amazing opener
Vintage now. Bless all that was living it then.
😢 I was 13 when I heard this.... 31 now 😮 what a track!!!
Love this one ! Classic UK Garage at its best❤
my fave song off one of the best albums ever
It may sound odd but that CBBC art show 'Smart' introduced me to this song back in the day. Infact I don't know who was spinning the tracks in the background of their short VT on location art segments, but they were selecting pure fire tracks!!!
I remember that day I was a bit down and saw this clip. What a wonderful heart touching song it is.
❤wow what a great tune..this track never dies always will be a top tune for me.. artful dodger are very talented saw them wen they very just starting to hit the charts in a club
Finally on Spotify I could cry !
Tears everytime 🥺🥺
When you reminisce, aww loved this tune ❤
Personal Top 10 album 💿 , love this. Every song 🎧
Still remember Michelle Escoffery during her Truce days! She's come a long way ❤
Sometimes songs just pop into your head..it’s Oct 2021 and here I am..such a chooooone!
After so many years, this song still sounds classic. The audio version sounded better. Good old childhood memories.
This is my ultimate fave garage song ever 😍 ❤💯
The most brilliant 3/4 track ever
amazing
2018 and my heart is still breaking
Love it! And still love it in 2019
Still love this ❤
Gosh I miss this. I had the album. I'm gonna go look for it now!
We will always think of you 'cause you' re a hell of a song!
I'm feeling nostalgic and I wasn't even alive when this record was released
Its beautiful AND kick ass!
Some songs drip with emotions. Well made track
Pure class , my favourite from them , still sounds amazing
The strings and piano damnnnn 😭🥲
I love this song ❤️ it reminds me of good times, artful dodger in my heart ❤️ x
Mtv base before adverts 😀
Big tune, and don’t forget her bro Shaun on the “spacerider” track around the same time
That intro 🔥🔥🔥 GOOSEBUMPS 💯
2021 & it’s ageing so well
MTV base theme song for ages lol. I love this song
I wish there were a time machine cause music back then was way better!
absolutely love the Artful Dodger - Its All About The Stragglers album
December 2022 and I’m still in love with this ever since this came out!!!! One of my all time faves for sure!!! ❤❤❤
All About The Stragglers = my favourite and the best album
Not heard this for a long time and it still sounds as good now as it did back then
My favourite album ever and the best song on it, and the first
Had this on single. Love it
Yikes! Some memories from a previous life here......
I’m here loving this in October 2020 COVID. Needed something to remind me of good times 👍🏽 classic tune classic voice
Love this song still gives me shivers