Busted - Mike Babb & Hatteras

[VeritasVincit1000x]

Great voice Mike! And touching video...

[iriewaregl]

@VeritasVincit1000x Thank you Ale. Rikky did an amazing job on this video ... Mike

[rockhoundmaiden]

Still gets me every time - love this video

[iriewaregl]

@rockhoundmaiden thanks Judi ... :)

[debbieswinyer]

Thanks for the share great song!

[Ajohn13]

Cool song. Love the guitar work and the vocals.

[jimmymac30]

Yeah, this is brilliant. Great song, great recording, great video. I'm super impressed!

[iriewaregl]

@jimmymac30 Hey Jimmy Mac - thank you man. Rikky did a fabulous job on this video and I was amazed at his interpretation. Again, thank you for those wonderful words. You are a damn good guy with a great voice!

[fafidc]

Today was the first time I saw this wonderful video!

Perfect song Mike Babb (My great friend).

Beautiful images, beautiful video.

Congratulations Rikky!!! And thank you for sharing.

A big hug!!!!

[Rikkyhardo]

@fafidc Ty Fafi ... thanks for the hug and commenting on the video, Mike had told me you were a great fan of his song.

Keep safe lady!

[iriewaregl]

@fafidc Yes indeed Fafi, Rikky did a magnificent job on this video. You are always so kind & I am honored that you like this song so much .. thank you, Mike

[IIIZEPHYROSIII]

Amazing. Your songs can touch the soul. And it's important for me.

[spuddy83]

This is amazing rikki. Thanks for sharing. Hope to hear more from these guys.

[Rikkyhardo]

@spuddy83 Long time no chat Spuddy ... Mike has a load more songs out there, have a butchers at his channel * iriewaregl *

Stay well mate!

[kaymerjon]

Really like this song and the images and video work well. Welldone!

[Rikkyhardo]

@kaymerjon Thank-you K-K-K Kazzle

[deansusky]

Well i am addicted ,,,to this song ,,part of my life was ,,,all busted

[deansusky]

Man this is the JAM ,,,have to hear this almost every night HELL OF A SONG SOME DAY YOU HAVE TO TELL US WHAT U WERE THINKING ,,CAUSE WE EACH HAVE OUR OWN POINTS BUT THE WRITER,S POINT IS SOMETHING ELSE ..

[iriewaregl]

@deansusky you know Dean -- it was kind of like my subconscious mind took over -- I wrote 23 songs in 3 days -- this was one of them - and believe it or not, the lyrics & music just came to me -- it was almost magical. BUT -- in some respects, this was like a premonition of things to come in my life. I am really glad you dig it so much man ... peace, Mike

[Rikkyhardo]

@deansusky There ya go Dean ... ya gottit from the master. The more I hear the song, the more it impresses me....

[compaholic1]

Brilliant song - brilliant vid bro!

[Rikkyhardo]

@compaholic1 Ty for your hospitality me lill blister ;~) ... and for your brill comment

[jackemlyn062]

Nice teamwork guys !!!! :)

[Rikkyhardo]

@jackemlyn062 Mike done more for the team ... I just embellished it a tiny bit

[BigBrotherSF]

Impressive and moving!

[Rikkyhardo]

@BigBrotherSF Hey thank you very much SF ... I hope you have a chilled day

[ROCKERWORLD1]

TOP SUPER

[KenBory]

awesome song and video.

[Rikkyhardo]

@KenBory thanks to another brill guitarist

[oaxalexmex]

yes another great song from mike hu.. thankyou rikky for the video great work man *****

[Rikkyhardo]

@oaxalexmex Thanks Alex ... it was interesting to match it to the music though the subject matter is a bit grim

[ERICROBILLARD1]

I like this video bravo

[Rikkyhardo]

@ERICROBILLARD1 Thanks that's great coming from such a brilliant guitarist

[thefidlerontheroof]

yo, dude, this is sick! Bitch-ass Gitana took the words right out of me rum eroded mouth! Righteouse vid, Rikky Bro.

I dunno what's up with the 6 thumbs down, though. O_e.

[Rikkyhardo]

@thefidlerontheroof yo ho ho me hearty, put that rum down before I keel haul you.

I know about the 6 dumbs down, apparently some dumb ass did it with multiple id's

[GitanaDePielCanela]

thumbs up, me hearty heart hearty. This was a very very, very very, very very good vid. WWII amazes me. So does Nazism and Hitler. But i am not supporter. Or admirer, Just someone fascinated by it. Fascinated by such perverse ideals, i guess, yet irked. I really enjoyed this vid, Rikky Bro. Fids is coming along now!!

[Rikkyhardo]

I have it on good faith that the 6 thumbs down come from a user who hates Mike and has terrible twisted imaginations of the guy. I am sure he will be looking at this video gnashing his teeth now,

Gnashety, gnash, gnash

Thumbs up if you think there are 6 thumbs down too many

[Circumpunk]

@Rikkyhardo I posted a second thumbs up to spite that satanboy who is Mike's nemesis. Asshole never created anything himself but confusion.

[iriewaregl]

@Circumpunk Thanks Geoff :) -- and thanks again Rikky for giving this song some additional recognition. Interestingly, it was one of my most popular songs live -- but, a few of my other songs overshadow it on the CD ... but, I think it stands on its own merit.

[TheRoseanne58]

Yes,i can only agree with dear Pam! You have such great ideas,thank you for sharing the video,dear Rikky:)

[Rikkyhardo]

@TheRoseanne58 The ideas come from the lyrics and music Anne, it was a pleasure to share with you

[ArkansasGillum]

thats awesome man

[Rikkyhardo]

@ArkansasGillum he sings well don't he?

[RikkyHahaha]

The guitar riffs are brill mate, give Gene a great big Hi

Sorting out Hahaha's mails at the mo

[iriewaregl]

Hi Rikky, wanted to add something in response to all the comments discussing the amazing guitar work. It was performed by Gene Kunkle, a truly world class guitarist in Atlanta. Gene was a driving force in transforming my largely acoustic sound. He and I worked countless hours together in the studio. His lead guitar work speaks for itself as does his "touch of Beethoven" with the brilliant "dun dun dun dun dunt" riff throughout (a Les Paul guitar simulating violins). THANKS AGAIN TO EVERYONE!

[RikkyHahaha]

@iriewaregl catchya back soon Mike ... sorting out HaHaHa's mails out at the mo lol

[ERICBALLAND]

The memories of that war are painful ! .... but your editing on the song my friend Mike is awesome :) Thumbs up for this great achievement video ;-)

Eric

[Rikkyhardo]

@ERICBALLAND Thanks a load Eric, there were a lot of terrifying and unimaginable things that happened in WW2 and have happened in more recent wars, but man never learns.

[Rikkyhardo]

@Recover1981 I'm really chuffed that you enjoyed the song and vid that much

RikkyHardo

[debbieswinyer]

Nicely done!

[Rikkyhardo]

@debbieswinyer Thanks very much Debbie ... I must pop in and see your latest songs you've penned as soon as I can

[pinksunami]

Rikky Great vid and great song. Thank you for sharing it with me. You have such a great talent. You are the best! Thanks again. Luv Pam = )

[Rikkyhardo]

@pinksunami AWWWW stop it ... yer making me go all soppy ... and G's the bestest morer :~)

[bwild61]

Simply outstanding and into my favorites for sure. Thank you for sharing.

[Rikkyhardo]

@bwild61 Ty for the fav

[rockhoundmaiden]

Wow - Love this Mike - Great song with great video - Love the black & white effects set to that song in particular.

[Rikkyhardo]

@rockhoundmaiden It was mostly in black and white anyway, that was another of Mikes ideas cos I had a couple of coloured pics in there.

[rockhoundmaiden]

@Rikkyhardo :-)

[Rikkyhardo]

@rockhoundmaiden :-) :-)

[LoBen62]

Awesome ... I like it thumbs up !!!

[treasurecolector]

Out standing Mike ! awesome Bro. :)

[Rikkyhardo]

@treasurecolector he's amazingly good ain't he?

[Cryptocowboi]

Damn you Rikky and Mike! This is great. Why aren't you two making money together?You two should collaborate more and see what comes out of it? Very good work fellas. I like this and love the both of you bros.

Geoff XD

[Rikkyhardo]

@Cryptocowboi I hope Mike can make money out of it, he well deserves it ... but me? It might sound corny Geoff, but I do it for the love of it and the entertainment for others.

Love you to bro, was gonna call you son but I'm only ten or so years older than you lol

[lalocacubanita]

and another "good thing about MUSIC is that when it hits, you feel no pain" ;-)

the late great legendary prophetic Bob Marley!!!!

[lalocacubanita]

this is a perfect example of why and how good MUSIC is so incredibly powerful and necessary if people are going to find peace and happiness...it is universal and subject to so many varied interpretations, its effects are infinite! and all these comments from all over are just proof! Great video to an already excellent song....i particularly like the synchronicity from 1:25 - 1:53! tho its all really good. thanks for the share.

[Rikkyhardo]

@lalocacubanita Beleive it or not that piece of Mike's song, 1:25 to 1:53 just begged to have the Spitfire firing up and zooming overhead, thanks fore your comment

[mountnmonkey]

Great upload Rikky. Those visuals sure got me thinking of how we could use a few men like Winston Churchill these days..

[Rikkyhardo]

@mountnmonkey Long time no chat or see Ron, good to see you mate. Yeh good old Churchill did a sterling job for The free world, did he not?

[missyA1958]

Hey Mike, wow, there are not enough words to do this one justice, however BRILLIANT and OUTSTANDING do come to mind. AMAZING Video! Thanks so much for the share! Headed to My Favs with it.

[Rikkyhardo]

@missyA1958 I have been away for a few days and not had access to YouTube. Of course when I got onto the internet today I came and had a listen ... IT IS a BRILLIANT and OUTSTANDING song.

I LUV IT!!!

[deansusky]

Did you really get permission ,from Mike?

[iriewaregl]

@deansusky Yeah man, as the singer/songwriter and copyright holder, I gave Rikky full permission to use my song and could not be more pleased with his video. He did an amazing job.

I ALSO WANT TO THANK EVERYONE FOR THEIR AMAZING COMMENTS -- THANK YOU ALL!!!! Mike

[deansusky]

@iriewaregl That is sweet ,,wish more would do that ..great song and put together so well ..i just love it

[iriewaregl]

@deansusky Thank you man -- so nice of you to say. Yeah, this has been so cool the way Rikky took a song that was not written about said subject matter -- but, made it very germane. It's like my song has had a re-birth of sorts :)

[Rikkyhardo]

@deansusky I really ... really ... really did, ha ha ha. Mike is the first person to sorta commission me to make a video. I tried something similar at first but there were certain aspects that Mike thought wouldn't work, so the next cut became what you see here.

[deansusky]

@Rikkyhardo He told me ,,,and this is great

[Rikkyhardo]

@deansusky thanks buddy

[jamiebrave]

love the film take from the war and the words were really on the limit loved it Trajan

[Rikkyhardo]

@jamiebrave Ty Jamie, and I have to thank all the brave guys and gals from back in those days who took the original films and Photos

[kaattzy]

Thanks Mike for sharing this brilliant video.

Great song beautifully sang by you and loved all the guitar work.

The lyrics are so true and relevant.

your friend here has done an amazing job with vid, doing full justice to the song and putting the point across masterfully.

A work of Art :-)

[Rikkyhardo]

@kaattzy Mike's friend here thanking you for your comment on our collaborated work of art :~)

[rosslavel]

Great song and fascinating footage..... thanks for sharing!!!

[farrardauph]

wow Mike, definately one of your best,. This should be really big!!!! We really love it. Gritty and full of soul. Awesome Mike!!!

Brian & Brittany

[Rikkyhardo]

@farrardauph Brian and Brittany ... I never answered your comment 'cos it was aimed at Mike, but I'm gonna now.

I well agree with you ... Mike's song is gritty and full of soul, thanks again Mike for letting me add some images.

[chel325]

Moving video to Mike's song. Great job.

[Rikkyhardo]

@chel325 The song and the video pack quite a punch together ... thanks

[yeahsee33]

Very nice job on this video. It's great. Thanks to Mike for sharing.

[Rikkyhardo]

@yeahsee33 Thanks back to you from Mike and meseln

[64mung]

Man...excellent tune!! Nice work on the video too!!

Cheers...

64m >:-)

[Rikkyhardo]

@XTheBlingQueenX he has an inspirational voice

[Rikkyhardo]

@2IceCantata Much obliged Ice ... your interpretations of Mike's songs are way better than mine *bows*

Looking forward to the Vietnam One

[Rikkyhardo]

@ann440 nice one ... ta

[goonchistaw]

a great song for sure here mate

the video is thought provoking with ww2 images of london

it must have been a strange period in ppls lives for certain .

this song is very good indeed

thanks for this rikky

paolo.

[Rikkyhardo]

@goonchistaw yeh mate it's a grand song alright ... and i remember all the bomb sites from when I was a kid though I was born 4 years after the war. It would have been a terrifying period in history.

Ta for looking in Paolo mate

[thebluesrockers]

great job on this video. I know this song had nothing to do with this video when it written or recorded, but you sure did a great job bringing out the truth with all of your video clips. thank you for getting the truth out there about that terrible time. Peace..

[Rikkyhardo]

@thebluesrockers thanks ... there was a lot more I could have put in to show the awful things that happened but where do you stop?

[shelbydresselfanclub]

Fantastic!! ~~Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Team Shelby Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ~~

[VivaIsrael2011]

Mike beautiful you sing great nice video sad song

[Rikkyhardo]

@VivaIsrael2011 sad and full of meaning

[SHIRI650]

@Rikkyhardo very true weel say

[omerlek2007]

god bless the world "peace"

your lyrics good for me to understand the meaning 

thanks for sharing your nice song

have a nice day Mike ;)

[Rikkyhardo]

@omerlek2007 *Peace* a wonderful word

[judyesther]

Beautiful and sad song, excellent performance by Mike.

Great video and fantastic editing !

Best wishes to both of you,

Judyesther

[Rikkyhardo]

@judyesther If Mike hadn't made and sung it I wouldn't have been able to make it ... thanks Judyesther

[LadyOdi68]

Wowwww! greetings for Rikky from U.K I looove U.K btw... and I love Mike´s music. He has talent!! I feel honoured being his friend! : )

Good vid!!!!

amazing music!

thankies Mike 4 share it with your friends!!!!!

[Rikkyhardo]

@LadyOdi68 Big hi's back from the UK and Mike is a great buddy

[SHIRI650]

Sad Song dear Mike you Have Great voice i Enjoy to hear you Sing beautiful keep up you are Great singer

[Rikkyhardo]

@SHIRI650 ... he certainly is ...

[monterrb]

Wow awesome job!!! I'm impressed with your voice!! Love the video too!! Thumbs up Mike!!

[Rikkyhardo]

@monterrb The voice is like a pleasure knife into your backbone (Ooopsgot carried away there)

[thankGodforDavidG]

patriotism at times of national emergencies is a combination of good leadership and citizens who value the common good of nation. Those countries survived while others fell to sectarianism and eventual destruction. Good video.

[Rikkyhardo]

@thankGodforDavidG well said

[anitashelby]

Totally Excellent!!!! Thankyou Mike.....Anita..:)

[Manchester006]

You have got to be kidding me..... This is going straight on FaceBook!!!!!

[sevenender]

great ! great ! great ! i got goosbumbs

[Rikkyhardo]

@sevenender Brill, thanks

[Ghostorchid2]

Superb video "Lest We Forget"..Not to mention superb vocals by Mike..

Bravo!!!

[Rikkyhardo]

@Ghostorchid2 Yeh we must never forget, Mike's vocals ar real smart and the guitar is chillin

[209esperanza]

brill work!!!!!!! thats all i can say u did a awesome job! on mikes song!

[Rikkyhardo]

@209esperanza Mike's song inspired me to do it ... thanks

[209esperanza]

@Rikkyhardo i know the feeling i had it with turpeted wine also a fantastic song of him u did realy a great job!

[Rikkyhardo]

@209esperanza thanks again

[209esperanza]

@Rikkyhardo u welcome

[BjavaBbotBme]

Great combination you guys! Gonna feature this one ;D

[Rikkyhardo]

@BjavaBbotBme Thanks theere Bea gurl ... I will catch ya later next week

[BjavaBbotBme]

@Rikkyhardo Hi Rikky.. I think you sent it to me when I made this comment ;))  Featured yall`s vid for a day, very interesting combination! B~.~

[Rikkyhardo]

@BjavaBbotBme That RikkyHaHaHa has no memory ... sorry Bea lass, thank you for featuring the vid.

I went away for 4 days and had no internet access, I was also having to help sort out me mum's possessions. No excuse I know ... but still sorry :-(

[BjavaBbotBme]

@Rikkyhardo No apologies needed for anything Rikky, just glad you are back ;D

[Rikkyhardo]

@BjavaBbotBme

I'm back ... to let you know ... I can really shake 'em down again lol

[econoroller]

EXCELLENT SONG MIKE!

And the song and the video really illustrate the hardships many of our folks went through....It really makes me thankful for what I have, and glad we aren't living through a world war in a subway somewhere....Whenever I am ready to whine I try to put myself in their shoes, and it makes me go into another (more positive) frame of mind. The guitar on this is SHREDDING!!! And I'd like to say God bless our soldiers, and God bless rock n' roll!!!

[Rikkyhardo]

@econoroller the guitar rifts are well chilling ... that's when I got the idea of the Spitfire flying through the first one. We had three old air raid shelters at the school I went to in London and I would have hated to spend more than an hour in one

[iriewaregl]

Wow RIkky, I am so honored by this video and take great pride in the fact that a song I wrote & sang inspired you to make such a patriotic video showing how your country got "busted" but picked itself up & overcame. America is truly fortunate to have such a loyal & close allie that often gives us the benefit of the doubt even when the rest of the world is not always so understanding! Your video is simply spectacular! And, thank you Jacky for those VERY kind words! peace yall, Mike

[Rikkyhardo]

@iriewaregl We couldn't have done it without all your supplies and the Americans, Canadians, Australians, Polish and French. PLUS, New Zealand, Nepal South Africa Czechoslovakia Norway

Belgium Luxembourg Netherlands Greece Yugoslavia USSR Panama Costa Rica Dominican Republic El Salvador Haiti Honduras Nicaragua China Guatemala Cuba Philippines Indian Empire

[Rikkyhardo]

@iriewaregl and ... Mexico Brazil Ethiopia Yugoslavia Iraq Bolivia Colombia Iran: Liberia Peru Italy Romania Bulgaria San Marino Albania Ecuador Paraguay Uruguay Venezuela Turkey Egypt Lebanon Syria Saudi Arabia Argentina Chile

[Rikkyhardo]

@redwhitch17 I'm off down to London this weekend ... Harrods first port of call (just incase lol)

Thanks for the commendation