Leonid Kharitonov & the Red Army Choir - "Yo, Heave Ho!" (Эй, ухнем)

[juliallanillo1]

ITS MEANING IN ENGLISH IS:

"YO, HEAVE HO! YO, HEAVE HO! ONCE MORE, ONCE AGAIN, STILL ONCE MORE, NOW WE FELL THE STOUT BIRCH TREE,

NOW WE PULL HARD: ONE, TWO, THREE.

AY-DA, DA, AY-DA! AY-DA, DA, AY-DA!

AS THE BARGES FLOAT ALONG, TO THE SUN WE SING OUR SONG.

HEY, HEY, LET'S HEAVE A-LONG THE WAY. VOLGA, VOLGA OUR PRIDE,

MIGHTY STREAM SO DEEP AND WIDE."

DESPITE COMMUNIST IDEOLOGY, ART AND CULTURE SHINE WAY MUCH MORE THAN ANY POLITICAL SYSTEM.

[theliberator1]

@juliallanillo1 empires rise and fall, yet men still sing. the day that mankind stops singing, from the heart, is the day humanity has ended.

[juliallanillo1]

AI-DA, DA AI-DA, AI-DA, DA AI-DA,

VOLGA, VOLGA, MAT-REKA

EY, UKHNEM!  EY, UKHNEM!

YESHCHO RAZIK, YESHCHO DA RAZ!

EY, UKHNEM! EY, UKHNEM!

[juliallanillo1]

EY, UKHNEM! EY, UKHNEM! YESHCHO RAZIK, YESHCHO DA RAZ! EY, UKHNEM! EY, UKHNEM! YESHCHO RAZIK, YESHCHO DA RAZ! RAZOVYOM MI BERYOZU, RAZOVYOM MI KUDRYAVU! AI-DA, DA AI-DA, AI-DA, DA AI-DA, RAZOVYOM MI KUDRYAVU. MI PO BEREZHKU IDYOM, PESNYU SOLNISHKU POYOM. AI-DA, DA AI-DA, AI-DA, DA AI-DA, PESNYU SOLNISHKU POYOM. EY, EY, TYANI KANAT CILNEY! PESNYU SOLNISHKU POYOM. EY, UKHNEM! EY, UKHNEM! YESHCHO RAZIK, YESHCHO DA RAZ! EY, TI, VOLGA, MAT-REKA, SHIROKA I GLUBOKA...

[theluckynames]

Я люблю это ))! Спасибо @LHaritonov!

[necrosmash]

This never gets old. Absolutely fantastic.

[labichaloca80]

52900 Visits ... Congratulations @LHaritonov, All My Love For Leonid...!!!

^^

[dhmosquito]

最高！！

[sotskywar]

BEST OF THE BEST!!!

[zahavandre]

Is impossible not to hear this song and get a shiver. 2EUA got a shiver and doesn't liked

[RCBGMK]

I saw last year Aleksanndrov ensemble and they were great! Now in my town some similiar choir is comming - Red army choir from St.Petesburg. Now I dont know if I should go with my familly, tickets arent cheap, but if this choir is good as Aleksandrov we will go for sure. So does anyone know how good they are? P.S. Mr. Haritonov has one of the most magical voices that I ever heard.

[255atam]

@RCBGMK I would definitely go!!! Because Red army choir from St.Petersburg has the same historical and musical heritage as the Aleksanndrov ensemble. Should be high quality performance. I have lived in USSR for 28 years.

[labichaloca80]

This Is My Favorite Song ... I Love You Mr. Kharitonov !

^^

[LHaritonov]

@labichaloca80 Thank you for your love and appreciation!

[parfy1000]

Харитонов - орёл!

[parfy1000]

Слава нашей Советской Красной Армии, не было её и сильней, как не было лучше и голосистее её хора!

[basilio481]

Браво

[Stanislav99325]

Вот я посмотрел это видео и мне стало очень....стыдно. Стыдно смотреть в их глаза. В глаза наших дедов. Эти глаза смотрят и говорят: "Что же вы ,сынки, с Россией делаете? Что же вы с собой делаете?"

[LHaritonov]

@Stanislav99325 Спасибо Вам.

[Vladimirvesna1981]

@Stanislav99325 Согласен с Вами...:-(

[Rus59wo]

Песня невероятной силы , лучшее исполнение которое я когда либо слышал . Горжусь что в стране есть настолько потрясающие и действительно уникальные люди как Леонид Харитонов! Мне 22 года и меня очень печалит то ,что большинство людей моего поколения не знают настоящей музыки ... надеюсь они хотя бы раз натолкнутся на youtube на ваш канал и это вложит в них столько же сил и гордости сколько вложило в меня . Огромное человеческое спасибо и здоровья и процветания вам и вашим близким !

[LHaritonov]

@Rus59wo Спасибо Вам за Ваш прекрасный комментарий. Готов подписаться под каждым вашим словом! )) На счет исполнения... Помоему больше никто и не исполнял эту песню...

[kabanchik53]

ВЕЧНАЯ СЛАВА КРАСНОЙ АРМИИ СОЮЗА СОВЕТСКИХ СОЦИАЛИСТИЧЕСКИХ РЕСПУБЛИК!

[josgar22r]

I always have this song in my mind. JUST SUPERB!!!!!

[TimeLordXIII]

where can i find this version of the song Leonid is the best there is

[alexandrovci]

@TimeLordXIII This recording is available in a CD released by Melodiya called "From Russia with Songs". I don't know whether the recording is available for download anywhere, though.

[LHaritonov]

@alexandrovci I have this CD and I can tell you that there is no such song there. There's only Ej, Uhnem song performed by L. Kharitonov.

[LHaritonov]

@LHaritonov Sorry, I was wrong and you were right. I meant another song initially... ))

[LHaritonov]

@TimeLordXIII I guess that you can find it on the artist's official web site.

[Rhythmics101]

One of my top three songs :)

[LHaritonov]

@Rhythmics101 Agree! ))

[magicmysterytour]

I am just grateful mankind invented methods of recording which enable me to discover and enjoy the talents in my fellow human beings, past and present, I would otherwise never know about. I love this video. How handsome Leonid is here and how unbelievable the voice. I watch it over and over. The stance and facial expressions evoke and compel pride and passion but not for the kind of blind patriotism that emits hate and denigration of others. Thank you Leonid for the pleasure of your voice.

[LHaritonov]

@magicmysterytour

Thank YOU for such a great comment! I will deliver your message to Leonid Mikhailovich.

[5B0YAKASHA5]

@magicmysterytour I have thought the very same thing many times listening or viewing footage that can only be described as sheer perfection.

[LHaritonov]

@magicmysterytour Thank YOU for finding such precise words describing this song!

[lisa8220]

The Wikipedia article on Leonid Khartonov is excellent,

[LHaritonov]

@lisa8220

Yes, it is! Thanks to "riverhouse2007" YT user for that! )))

[LHaritonov]

@lisa8220 Yes! Thanks to Linda (YT user - "riverhouse2007")

[IzzyPanzer]

Я начал изучать русский после этой песни. Привет из Сербии

[TereniaAnna]

I came across this after looking up Volga Boatmen and went on to explore the other Kharitonov uploads.

In this day and age Mr K. would be feted further than he was at the time ….but it would have been vastly more demanding than I am sure it already was.

Thanks Mr Kharitonovs Senior & Junior !

Interesting to compare with Paul Robeson’s version – I’m amazed how few hits youtube has on his recordings. Another gorgeous bass voice, he studied in Russia for a while and praised his experience.

[LHaritonov]

@TereniaAnna Thank you for your comment! Once Leonid Kharitonov sang together with Paul Robeson. It was a concert given specially for N. Khruschev.

[BorisElNavaja]

This song is amazing. I love this song!!!!

[PavelBabichev]

Исполнение просто нет слов! Долгих лет Леониду Михайловичу.

[TheAbsoluteDreamer]

Бодрит!

УРААА!

[abstraktmann]

Dejando de lado cualquier apreciación política, la interpretación me parece excelente. Sólo los rusos pueden expresar simultáneamente tanta fuerza, nostalgia y esperanza al mismo tiempo en una pieza musical.

[90magor]

they looks like russians elite fighters called black coats!!!

[1Degromonger]

песня на все времена,слава НАМ)

[Rotchkis]

His voice. This song. My soul weeps.

Communism, though noble in its intent, is built upon strife, and so granted further strife to Russia. Those of whom he sings deserved so much better. He has given them a timeless lament that is without sorrow. It bespeaks human dignity in the most dire circumstances. Yet his eyes proclaim hope. He has taken a song and made it a prayer. God was with him as he sang for there is more love in his performance than a hundred modern songs of self-gratification.

[TheSoundtechguy]

1:10 Its incredible that he can hold a note like that while pulling a face like that....

I don't mean this in a nasty way, I love this song!!

[gorrra2006]

позорище...

русских коментов кот наплакал

[Geistero]

Before listening, don't forget to turn the volume up to the maximum!!!

[Trillios]

@Geistero best tip i have ever heard

[SnatFreiburg]

kogda etu pesnyu slyshu, dusha raszvetayet, po kozhe muravji i chuvstvuju russkie korni!!! ;)

Россия, великая страна!

[Oniwabanhammer]

This must be like the 20th time i see this video. Your father's voice is just absolutely great, thank you for posting these treasure videos on youtube.

It would take me ages to get to now this work otherwise.

[Nereazar]

Great, magnificent, emotional. Just as Russian spirit could be.

[MissGocica]

Ovo je predivno... Veliki pozdrav iz Srbije!!! :*

[200povstrechnoj]

ещё рааазик, ещё да раз ;) отличная песня, огромное Вам спасибо )))

[sotonindeda]

...the best performance of ,,EI UHNEM'' is with best voice of the XX. century Leonid Haritonov...

[Gianized]

Oh my God, WATCH HIS BEAUTIFUL FACE, when he sings: TO THE SUN WE SING OUR SONG! It's like he is feeling the warm sun on his face, he even SMILES softly.... FANTASTIC! simply speechles... WHAT AN EXTRAORDINARY PERFORMANCE....greetings from Germany

[Gianized]

COOL, i have to say once more, Leonid: YOU ARE A GOD! you are THE MASTER!!!

[woodfern909]

Beautiful song, tremendous voice! Thanks for the captions, now I understand the song! Thanks from America

[Trillios]

i wish these songs was still being sung and composed but sadly the world has gone in favor of the "new" stuff

[TheSlade64]

Это шикарно, до слез, до печенок пробирает.

[Infinityking87]

amazing song, i found this out from the game punch out!

[vekipol]

e ej uuuuuuhnemmmm got to love it.Beautiful song.of cours it is Russian xD

[VegaEtereo]

finally i know the meaning of the lyrics, thanks for sharing!

[nanaxepta]

LEXX theme - yo way yo, lol

[philosoful]

Is this version on a CD? I got the best-CD and loved that Leonid's version of The Cliff was indeed on it but this song was sung by someone else on the CD. I want to listen to this version in my car! Many thanks! Spaziba!

[LHaritonov]

@philosoful

Yes you can find this song on a CD if you look in the Discography (Дискография) section of the artist's official website.

[Antarath]

I can listen to this song again and again and again. So amazing.

The video from 1983 where he performs "Along Peterskaia Street" is also one of my favorites, since it's one of my fav. songs

Than you very much for all the great videos on your channel

Mats from Norway

[LHaritonov]

@Antarath

My pleasure! Very glad that you liked it!

[sotonindeda]

@LHaritonov ...which year is this video?...never seen this one with Haritonov...

[geraklit1001]

голос просто выше всех похвал.и сам текст песни замечательный.а минус человек поставил может быть ошибся.

[LHaritonov]

@geraklit1001

Спасибо!

[Aleque]

obozjayu

Matushka Rossija, ljublju ja tebya

[Tumoxa89]

СПАСИБО. Отличный певец, отлиный хор. Очень приятно было слушать, только непонятно у кого могла рука подняться минуснуть видео.

[LHaritonov]

@Tumoxa89

Видео оргинальное - "как есть". Это отрывок из полнометражного фильма, а его озвучивали.

[Stahlstiefel]

always when i hear this song i feel a shiver going down my back. KAPPSA & Leonid Kharitonov are an unbelievable Match!

[LHaritonov]

@Stahlstiefel

Thank you for your comment! I hope that you'll like other songs performed by L. Kharitonov as well!.. ))

[fikamar27]

he smiles when he sang "Песню солнышку поём...."

[asdxxme]

most powerfull song i've ever heard..im speechless

[LHaritonov]

@asdxxme

Thank you!

[wtfhellas]

this is your father?

excellent!

[LHaritonov]

@wtfhellas

Yes, he is...

[DominionOfTheSword]

This is just so epic! Without understanding the language there is still so much feeling and emotion that comes across, this really proves that music crosses all boundaries.

[LHaritonov]

@DominionOfTheSword

Thank you for this very nice comment! But the song has English subtitles! )

[jhb134]

LHaritonov - Who did your father study with, in singing? He resembles Boris Christoff, more or less ... thanks!

[LHaritonov]

@jhb134

Sorry, but I can't even tell... He had an individual education, I guess... But definetly not with Boris Chrtoff... )) Feodor Chaliapin was his main landmark...

[jhb134]

@LHaritonov - (Chaliapin) - He was a genuine inspiration, in many ways. Other fine singers from the Russian past were Sobinov, Nikolai Mei-Figner, Mark Reizen and certain others. The great, Russian composers were many - Prokofiev, Moussorgsky, Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich, et. al., but "Yo, Heave Ho" remains one of the great, simple Russian songs, as it builds in intensity. ... Thanks, and have a wonderful New Year!

[LHaritonov]

@jhb134

Thank you very much for your comment! And I wish you a Happy New Year too! )

[3ommer]

dude,

your dad is great one,

and i love his voice alot

[LHaritonov]

@3ommer

Well, I'm very happy to hear that!

[Alexoe18]

1 Justin Bieber's fan detected...

[BeogradjankaMr]

I saw The Red Army Choir this year in Belgrade for the first time and since than I need to hear, at least, one of these songs every day, especialy Yours interpretations.I''ve never heard for You before and now I can say only thank You for existing Mr Kharitonov and becouse You saved and shared these wonderfull songs with us. I almost feel like a rusian when I listen Your music. I wish I had a chance to hear You alive. Greatings from Belgrade!

[LHaritonov]

@BeogradjankaMr

I'm very happy that you liked my father's songs! And I hope that you'll like his other performances as well like "Not the autumnal fine rain" for example... )

[badrimaharaj]

I have yet to find a version of this song so magnificently rendered. Pain, suffering, hope and pride all shine through. You have done us a great honour by sharing this with us. Thank you.

[LHaritonov]

@badrimaharaj

My pleasure! Thank you for your comment!

[TheKiNgLeAr33]

Kharasho, ochen Kharasho, Spaciba!!

[LHaritonov]

@TheKiNgLeAr33

Na zdorovie! )

[Perunian]

Nádhera!

Pozdravy zo Slovenska!

[LHaritonov]

@Perunian

Thank you!

[rymaly]

this song has on lmj22's channel 700 000+ views!

[LHaritonov]

@rymaly

Yes, I know! ))

[sovietl]

it makes me wonder who the idiot is who disliked such a beautiful song

[LordNadir1]

The singing is just great, however I think the video would be better if it was filmed on a ship and them wearing sailors uniform. it would go well with the song. Greetings from Pakistan

[LHaritonov]

@LordNadir1

Thank you for your comment!

[LHaritonov]

@jebarr7391ngc

Dear James! Thank you so much for your kind words! I wish you much strength, peace and happiness!

[cathygentle]

Does anyone know the name of the singer? He has such a marvelous voice!

[DefenderOfAllMankind]

@cathygentle Leonid Mikhailovich Kharitonov.

[LHaritonov]

@cathygentle It's Leonid Kharitonov. See the song's title...

[vvvnolimit]

Силища!!!! Русь!!!!!

[1988acid]

Fucking great

[fuckyougeorgebush]

Also why does Flea just stand there not playing bass or jumping around?

[fuckyougeorgebush]

Interesting...in 1st grade I was taught the lyrics were "Yo, heave ho, all together, yo heave ho."

[weremensch]

It's strange to think that the misery of those poor serfs along the Volga could lead to something this magnificent; but I suppose that's life. Excellent singing by all, and my compliments to the choral master.

[LHaritonov]

@weremensch

Thank you for your interesting comment! Unfortunately, the "choral master" Boris Alexandrov is gone long time ago...

[Katyusha666]

@weremensch It's said that true talent usually comes from those who have suffered most in life.

[LHaritonov]

@Katyusha666

Sort of true.. ))

[Biogem369]

Русский человек с большой душой!

[LHaritonov]

@Biogem369

Спасибо!

[Sep110]

Amazing voice. Amazing performance.

Speechless....

[MegaRichard321]

Под такую песню я бы тоже немцев рвал

[MegaRichard321]

окуенно мля

[mikecheka89]

I instantly grow a full beard and lift a tree from its roots after I listen to this interpretation. Magnificent.

[philosoful]

2:10 = just utterly shattering, this video's quality is different to the other upload, this one sounds much richer, thanks so much for sharing/singing!

[LHaritonov]

@philosoful

Thank you for your comment. This video was made from the original master copy.

[Gilikijaner]

@jebarr7391ngc Thank you my friend

[toast3631]

I think this is one of the best version of "Song of Volga Boatmen" in the Youtube!The other one was also sung by Mr kharitonov in the concert held in Tchaikovsky Hall in Moscow in 1965.He expressed the authentic feeling of those underprivileged people who still bear hope and courage to fight against plight with his powerful voice.Bravo!!!

[LHaritonov]

@toast3631

Thank you for your interesting comment! I love that 1965 Tchaikovski Hall performance too!

[philosoful]

Utterly wonderful! So, so, soooo powerful. LHaritonov, is this you in the video or your father sorry? One of my favourite singers of all time. Thanks for sharing!

[LHaritonov]

@philosoful

It's my father there )

[tooroot1]

Absolutely brilliant version. Just tried to find this on I tunes and can not. Anyone know where I can buy it ?

[LHaritonov]

@tooroot1

You can get it from the singer's official we site in Music section. Click on my nickname - the artist's web address is on the main channel's page.

[madnessmather]

lovely

[madnessmather]

goose pimples.

[DAEM0N001]

WONDERFULL !! 

[edi213009]

amazing sir.just epic interpretation.What's your opinion on Valeri GaVva performing this song?How would you rate it?Greetings from Italy

[llesh100]

What's your opinion on Valeri Gavva's interpretation?How would u rate it?

amazing this clip is just epic.chapeu

[LHaritonov]

@llesh100 I haven't heard the Gavva's interpretation of this song... But I presume that it will be hard two compare..

[LordNadir1]

@LHaritonov very good singing. this is outstanding and a classic. respect from Pakistan

[raven98c]

Just watched this video again. This never gets old.

[TbilisiNews]

Great!!!

[Gilikijaner]

When i listen to Mr.Kharitonov's singings i suddenly feel very strong,he has the best voice i've ever heard...

[LHaritonov]

@Gilikijaner Thank you for such a nice comment!

[Andrismilitary]

@Gilikijaner Absolutely true ... Kharitonov has awesome voice

[exantrik]

stunning, awesome, perfect!!!

[LHaritonov]

@exantrik Thank you very much!

[LHaritonov]

@exantrik Thank you for appraising this performance so highly!

[Ak47Blinder]

Powerful and beautiful!

5*****

[LHaritonov]

@Ak47Blinder Thank you for such a high appraisal!

[pacieco]

Hermosa canción y magnífica puesta en escena Sr. Haritonov

[all4HSV]

what a voice!

I love it!

[LHaritonov]

@all4HSV Thank you!

[puganufur]

Russia is the land of so much beautiful melodies! Like this one! And this performance is perhaps the most beautiful for this song I ever heard!

[JanaMaffetka]

I agree with that! I heard so many versions but this is best! Kharitonov's voice is not only great but it has so fantastic expression and true man's power hidden inside. I can say only WOW! Also it seems to me that old versions are 100% better than the same songs in modern dress. I miss something in today's music ... maybe - heart? Passion?

[LHaritonov]

@JanaMaffetka Thank you very much for your comment! Heart - is a good guess! )))

[LHaritonov]

@puganufur Thank you! I like this gorgeous song too!

[joshuav2020]

very good perfomance, i wish i could sing like that.

[LHaritonov]

Thank you for your comment!

[subm12345]

@LHaritonov

Вы Леонид Харитонов?

[LHaritonov]

@subm12345 Нет, я его сын.

[LHaritonov]

@joshuav2020 Thank you!

[raven98c]

Fantastic. Totally fantastic.

[LHaritonov]

@raven98c

Thank you!

[bchapman1234]

I disagree with your analogy on the rising and lowering of the volume as the song goes along. Remember these are men hauling a barge up stream. You are standing on the riverbank hearing them faintly down stream as they approach. As they near, they become loader and loader. When they pass, you then hear them become fainter and fainter as the pull farther and farther up river.

[LHaritonov]

@bchapman1234

Good interpretation! ))

[lCACl]

Слова про "разовьём берёзу" как понимать ?

[LHaritonov]

@lCACl Прекрасный вопрос! Бурлаки брали с собой флягу, обвивали ее березовой корой и опускали на ночь в холодную воду. Это называлось - туесок. Утром отправлялись в путь, а на привале, в жару, раскрутив бересту, пили холодную влагу. Отсюда и появилось это выражение.