UB40 Sing Our Own Song 1986

[Darkermandeeper]

Saw them live a few years ago at Raggamuffin in Perth, this song was the highlight

[Katie4Mark1]

lol my uncles in the croud ! 

[mikevoorburg21]

When i was born, this song was number 1 in the Netherlands, and now 25 years later i still love it! big up for UB40

[GijzerStyle]

@mikevoorburg21 haha :P ik vond dit in de top 40 de week dat me broer is geboren en dit nummer kwam eruit :D

[djhailon]

Simply classic....

[trevzooming]

On a positive note from an old fan. Approx. 30 years a go I saw them live, good to see their music is still appreciated by so many.

[oldskooler34]

This was my number back then.

Still love this song.

[chezzyr]

ub40 will b 4eva in my little heart! ...ali cum bk xxx

[AnnAAngel1564]

We will seize the control from your hands, yeah

[boogs2007]

@weusetohaveasongforu

So much for freedom of speech eh mate?

Record labels shouldn't be allowed to do that.

All they do is take your money and own your rights for freedom of speech.

That sucks!

[jeankepler]

@boogs2007 I belive the government who censored the songs, not the recorder.

[celesiotube]

were FIVE, now we are SIX 26/41

113 - WE WERE FIVE, BUT NOW WE ARE SIX.

114 - MOTU Motiro HIVA,

114+BIRD ISLET TO HIVA.

115 - THE WISE PROPHET SAID "IT WILL SINK "

116 - THE Kohou TOHU SAID "IT WILL SINK "

117 -MOE HIVA SAID "IT WILL SINK "

were FIVE, now we are SIX 27/41

OMC - Never Coming Back - A=432hz

[longsightm12]

@weusetohaveasongforu They had political views alright but i doubt this song was just allowed,their whole vibe was left wing and so name me a song of any significance that was banned because it rocked the political boat.

[PureSynthesisAudio]

@weusetohaveasongforu

Dunno what part of the country your from but 80s to mid-90s was nothing but UB40 (radio and TV) here,,, Its kinda hand not to play a song when theyre selling in the millions and making it in to the top 40 all the time,

Maybe not interviews and stuff but the songs were deffinatly geting aired, ,,,Then again UB40 are massive in Scotland maybe its a supply and demand ...you shouldve demanded to hear it lol

[ivehadit1]

@weusetohaveasongforu ub40 was a political statement ffs ...............the name cant be escaped .........duno where ur from , but if ur uk then shoot urself for being ignorent !

[PureSynthesisAudio]

@ivehadit1

yes.

UB40 was what u got signed on to the dole (I'm too young to have had one).

Anyone one who doesnt think theyre a political band should really listen to the lyrics...

'1 in 10' says it all.

Peace

[crysty200718]

O wish would sing in a duet Axl Rose and Ali Campbell.

[starrywalsh]

Its great to see a Melodica in the mix :-)

[nogwei]

ub40 taught the world



[wellhungchopper]

was there in the makin of this video never forget

[Ketchupophannes]

Je weet wat het is!!

[spiced32]

I think dis is my fav UB40 song, pure class

[VillAzalP]

one of the best song of all time...I grew up with thier music!

[princeakah]

I ALWAYS LISTEN TO THIS SOUND AND HAVE THE SPIRIT AND SENSE OR A LIBERATOR! WE SHALL FIGHT MORE LIKE IN EGYPT AND TUNISIA, BUT THIS TIME IN NIGERIA!!! GOD BLESS AFRICA!

[19tuureluur86]

This song is the best song! when I was born this was on number 1!(In the Netherlands).

[deirdre74]

LEGENS FULL STOP .....

[dawduk]

@weusetohaveasongforu which songs weren't allowed?

[xaxa835]

the best band ever

[The10592]

thats the sweet love time M inever have it before ,,its love time ub 40

[minoamericano]

UB 40 songs have best base lines

[sylenid]

What is that instrument? it looks like a Clarinet but isn't

[teamcrumb]

LOVE THIS TUNE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! UB40 made me feel like I was a king when I was a kid! And I'm a fekkin girl!

[ab4113]

One of the best luv it

[khaled90023]

THIS THE REAL THING TO HEAR PPL

[brianab31]

I'm sick of people calling UB40 a "cover band". They do amazing originals also!

[tallman1928]

Tunisia , Egypt , Spain and a lot more to come , the face of people powered New World order , initiation of systemic change .

[michealanaughton]

most amazing and poweful song. a true insparation

[Anogeert1800]

Peace!

[jacmandora]

Big choon... Is it me, or is the middle backing singer Jakki Graham, who had a hit with David Graham in the 80's???

[akinsankofa]

@jacmandora it is!

[workergirls]

super*****

[AdamOngayo]

deeply moving.



[cuirapa]

amor y paz :D

[Mr1SXM]

I remember the 'high' when this was released!

[xRickAstleyx]

This band showed so much promise with One in Ten and Food for Thought. too bad...

[james516777]

Seriously...UB40 has put out the greatest collection of songs to address the need of us all...love,unity,peace, and God!!

[james516777]

Whoo is that blondie on the right at :10? I'm in love!!!

[AnnAAngel1564]

yea revolution time, Anarcy .............;]

spellcheck jon

[zorab2]

Its a culture of happiness with endless love and compassion for life and the life giving force of MUSIC. How nice it would be if our leaders gather at festivals, not Summit Meetings.

"cause we fight for the right to be free"

"we build our own society"

"we will sing, sing our own song"

[perpetual61]

AMANDA AWETU AMANDA AWETU AMANDA AWETU.

[MillsGg]

from since i was a kid i have fall in love witht his song... now ever time i listen to UB40 i just smile at the good old days wheni danced without cares and did my kareoke..lol

[Luciannaminx]

Been loving UB40 ever since I had ears. Saw them live a few years ago - one of my greatest treats in life

[Dragonrdh]

WOW!



[mijj12319]

i love is song and peace

[unclepferd]

thiink you just summed up the whole reason we like ub40

[3ssm]

wow i remember we had this as an L.P..and that brings a lot of good memories...

[apcrealty07]

Incredible Song! Bands & singers could learn a lesson from UB 40.

[TheDazza100]

my dad was in jail with earl faulkner not that hes proud 2 have bin in jail tho lol

[SketchyOldHamster]

ahhh the days before credit cards, mobile phones, mp3s etc - going round a mates and recording theyre music on casstette while drinkin to it - memories - bless ub40

[nonotaxi130]

Vaya pelos hijas .... jajajajaja

[Topdonk]

I jonewy the best , India fo live.

Me love tha song . Jonei hey hey love song.

XXX Jonie alias Joney love son...

[HurricaneDb]

takes me back to a few years of smoking dope,very very good times happy memories & ub40 were a big part of it,a few tinnies a few joints & a good old sing along to ub40.awesome!!!! ;)

[ibzchoob]

Viva Peace in South Africa! Amandla Awethu!

[s4foz]

good and happy comments, what - The great flood of tears that we`ve cried.

For our brothers and sisters who`ve died. Over four hundred years ....... !!!!!!!!!!!!

[MrDan56133]

iam 25 and i love ub see ub with my dad the best band ever.

[charm042]

This freedom song from UB40 is so nice, wonderful and inviting... reggae time!

[smeetsbb]

i love UB40

[klnine]

great tunes ! and a message ..no issues here .. oh yes and Brummies !

[MrNodzilla]

Best British reggae band since Bob Marley !

[Nizwiz411]

@MrNodzilla Bob Marley was neither British nor a band. he was Jamaican and the Band was Bob Marley and the Wailers.

But UB40 is and will always be one of the best reggae bands of all time. period.

[MrNodzilla]

@MrNodzilla . Didn't say Bob was British , but it was Britain who made him famous and also was where he was based . If it wasn't for Britain he may never have been anywhere near as successful , well not in his life time anyway ! What about Hendrix ? American virtuoso guitarist who was shunned by his home land yet made it in Britain due to one of the most explosive periods in music .

[StateofMotion81]

@MrNodzilla Stupid comment Bob made it himself he was destined to be a shining star in was a contract with God not britain get over yourself trying to claim everything your day has gone thank God!!

[MrNodzilla]

@StateofMotion81 . Really ? I thought Island records signed him . Didn't Jamaicans try to assassinate him whilst America had their own black superstars and weren't interested in reggae , well put it this way Black Americans aren't interested in blacks from other countries fullstop ! My day has gone ? Get over myself ? Contract with god ? Are you trying to be Bob Marley or something ? P.S. as for making it himself , he was produced to be palatable to European tastes .

[Antigua498]

@MrNodzilla just interested to know your nationality?

[MrNodzilla]

@Antigua498 . I'm not English ! Swing low your own fucking chariot you fucking Rastawannabe PRICK !

[MsBigBeat]

@MrNodzilla Tell that to his bank account :-P

[Antigua498]

@StateofMotion81 Stop hating us. If not for us, where would you be. I'm talking literally. history books (unbiased ones anyway) prove that point

[pbuk]

Must of taken them ages to learn those dance moves. :)

[quelian]

First heard this on the Крыса На Кухне album in 1987 - stunning.

[kunkubutta]

giving me lot of sweet memories which i shared with my x wife..chubbie.....

[lukepaul72]

remember listening to this vloud on the coach on our way to see em

[celesiotube]

THE CHELSEA´S SEQUOIA BUILDING 10/46-3

AND THE FURROWS OF THE MACHINE POWERFUL; WILL END UP

CONVERTEDS IN DITCHES GOODS FOR THE MUD AND BADS

FOR THE GRASS, GOODS FOR THE DESERTIFICATION

AND BADS FOR THE ANIMALS , GOODS FOR THE ADOBE

FACTORIES AND BADS FOR THE LANDSCAPE, GOODS

FOR THE HOSPITALS AND BADS FOR THE PEOPLE ...

[celesiotube]

I live in the sea

of tranquility

I have a bar

to take for a walk

between the air I move

and with rain

to all kiss .

[celesiotube]

THE CHELSEA´S SEQUOIA BUILDING 11/46-3

( EDDY GRANT :PREACHING GENOCIDE ) --

[TheBettyboo62]

UB40 in ther hey day just brilliant.

[kober777]

why can't the whole world get along like the people in that room..x

[sca685]

dis my fav ub40 song liv 4eva bra yeehaa awsume positive

[latitti20]

il sound.................

[MegaDave1973]

Bring back UB40 GOOD TIMES

[adysaxman77]

I saw them on this tour, and four years before at Bradford St Georges Hall. It was a week after I saw Marvin Gaye, at the same venue. It was half empty for the Marvin Gaye, but chocker block for the UB40. What a shame!

[lsarpong]

jaki graham and ruby turner on backing vocals not sure who the other singer was , but what a line up

[MsVampyregoth]

Islandbouy - are you even old enough to remember this coming out?!? This was out at a time when everyone was fighting for a free South Africa and for Mandella's freedom. Sing our own song !!!!!!

[greyfoxmark]

lyrics r the best

[fiegenfiegen]

Very nice video in the classic version of the song. Honestly, very few versions of the song can beat this one.

[Haarlem1970]

Heerlijke muziek met een goede vibe en een goede boodschap!

[mat2208]

feel good music for shaw !!!!

[nikkilurv]

haha u try singing ya own song only ub can xx

[ralcock]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ContinuumXT]

Hmm, summertime in the head :)

[celesiotube]

I live in the sea of tranquility I have a bar to take for a walk between the air I move and with rain to all kiss . The Chelsea´s sequoia building 10/46-3 and the furrows of the machine powerful ; will en up converteds in ditches goods for the mud and bads for the grass, goods for the desertification and bads for the animals, goods for the adobe factories and bads for the landscape, goods for the hospitals and bads for the people ...

[pascalh100]

wat een geweldige tijd

[Jaybee0782]

This song was written as a tribute to Nelson mandela and the new democratic South Africa... love UB40

[kippy123456]

@Jaybee0782 It most certainly was not! This song was written during the state of emergency in south africa when my old government was still up to no good (a la the US in Iraq and Afganistan today) in the townships. It was written as a comment on the ills of imperialism and they then threw in a bit of Zulu and I suppose that made it an attack on apartheid. It was not written as a tribute to the new South aFrica, but perhaps the hope in 1986 that South Africa could achieve what it did in 94.

[cantleysugar]

we will fight for the right to be free

we will build our own society

we wil sing our own song

.

Cool if you're black, racism if you're white.

The world we live in.

[Islandbuoy]

Put it in context

[beenybird]

nice of the rest of the ub40 group to shit on ally...all they want is money,he wanted to give something back to the fans like discounted concerts...but the rest of them were just after the money....music has died!!!!

[jonsmithson9999]

what a fab comment by chyvonneza, totally agree, jus watching some UB40 on here for the first time in years, wow. some very moving UB40 songs on here, sing our own song, dont break my heart, I would do for you etc immense

[SUZY684]

We'll fight for our rights to be free, we'll build our own society and sing our own song. great song

[oldscrote2]

Theyre a great band sadly a bit of infightin has lost them a lead singer.

Done a load of covers of originals though under the dubious statement of helpin the roots singers with royalties - dont know if thats true - however a lot of the covered tracks are done better by the original artistes, Melodians, Winston Groovy, John Holt etc - so look em up and listen to the originals off of vinyl - its all great

[TheLilley007]

Dedicated to Exsanthy Potgieter x

[ConservativeDemocrat]

For many years this has been an anthem of mine. Together with several Peter Gabriel songs, it has carried me through many difficult moments. From a mixed-race Sheldon (Birmingham) boy to UB40 who is now Canadian - thank you UB40! You made the journey/transition possible.

[JBoucks]

wow i guess this singer is good, i would have never thought it was a white guy singing.

[liliniduruvesi]

dnt u jst love dis guys!!! i grew up listenin 2 UB40....basically reggae..d messages in dis song is great!! Jst d antidote 4 a bad day!! UB40 u guys rock

[vikashwan]

we all need freedom-- great song

[Nigelxman]

This band became complete shite over time but they were great back in the day!

[gking407]

this song got me through a tough time, i've listened to it probably 1000 times and i love it still

[Zinisster]

I just needed a boost, thanks UB 40... :)

[59lade]

Toute ma jeunesse...Un sacre symbole à l'epoque...!

[chyvonneza]

has anyone noticed that the UB 40 songs have mostly good and happy comments. so many other songs have ppl hating and negative comments. UB40 seems to bring ppl together, brilliant music and happy memories :)

[Siope100]

Your so right..i think maybe its cause the're music is different?..yes its raggae but has a more calm and rocky aproach and it seems to have messages in them that really gets through to people..UB40 are legends

[boboo73]

@chyvonneza - well said.

[PirateSygnal]

@chyvonneza The Song, 'Sing Our Own Song' while beautifully written, is not a song of happiness. Rather, it depicts the struggle of a culture and its peoples' oppression. The term, Amandla Awethu most aptly describes the people in South Africa fighting apartheid. This term became the verse to many songs of revolution. Translated loosely, Amandla Awethu, means 'Power is Ours'.

This is a song that speaks of rising-up against those that oppress us.

Amandla Awethu

[chyvonneza]

@PirateSygnal I know...I'm South African :)

[jumpupdnbdj]

@chyvonneza Great comment and a true observation in many ways.

[allanosterm]

@chyvonneza Thank you! After 20 years, I'm rediscovering UB40. They speak for the poor, and downtrodden. I think this was a song about South Africa during Apartheid. Not sure. Gotta Google it.

I'm all for positivity, even in the worst situations, like they sing about. It gives hope.

[redhotsuperskunk]

@chyvonneza you could also say that about bob marleys music but when you listern to damien marley there arn't any little birds on his door step, it makes me think if this groups children made music how different would theres be ?would they be singing this sweet reggae or just ranting about violence ?

[chyvonneza]

@redhotsuperskunk Agreed ! Earlier more people stood up for beliefs, injustices and inequalities even if it meant going against the grain. The groups today want to blend in with the rest to get ahead and be popular. I find very few artists today are talented or skilled to make a difference in my life like older artists did....today I just sing along purely for brief entertainment. They just dont mean anything and hearing them sing live just makes me feel embarassed for them.

[chyvonneza]

@redhotsuperskunk I stand corrected... I really do enjoy Adele.

[jackhillty]

thinking of haiti today

[AnnAAngel1564]

@jackhillty

Thinking of Gaddafi haha

[herbagwan]

weechunt,I THOUGHT u woz pissed an just having a bubble,nice one,lol!!!

[weechunt]

how many people are now confused if I'm being racist towards whites or blacks?

The answer is none of the above (or below)

I'm just drunk, love UB40 and wanted stuff to type while I listened... See, not everything can be interpreted in black and white :)

[weechunt]

Just imagine how bad this world would be if the Jackson twins never made movies.. Samuel L. Jackson and Denzel Washington Jackson. Between them they have made some cracking movies.. but to be honest... all their movies look the same ;)

[weechunt]

and the black ones are glad they are not the white ones..

it's very difficult to look cool if you are a cracker :)

[weechunt]

shite... the white ones want to be black..... and the black ones are even wearing clothes.... What's next??? The black ones will probably get the vote eventually ;)

I'm expecting the PC backlash from white folks that can't interact with other humans :)

I always find that white folks are more offended by racism towards blacks than blacks are... they don't give a fuck :)

[UB40unplugged]

This is by far one of my fave's...:)

[debozieux1]

wow!

[oOmanitaOo]

what is the crowd saying at the and ??

[meestakrunk]

@oOmanitaOo amandla awethu

[TheBettyboo62]

Of all UB40's grest songs, this just has to be the best. Thanks for it. XXXXX

[patrickub40]

fantasticccccccccccccccccccccc­cccccccccccc

[swayangelous]

unique band.

[karllucy98]

one of the best bands around

they sound the same live as on a recording

i have been to a few concerts in my time

and ub40 are the best i have seen live

[MsSpeedmetal]

my fav!! Love it!!!

[25cesare]

fabulosos ub 40 desde ESPAÑA.

[perpetual61]

This is totally how they are in their Concerts. Each Band Member Keeping in Time with the Music. I have to say it was One Of The Best and Much Fun.

[freesurfer76]

thanks a lot for this wonderful song!

[shania5085]

endlich das ist LEBENS-PHILOSOPIE Meine eigene

[h1bbytube]

what the f..k dose that say ha ha

[wikkiwoo1]

CLASSIC

[THORSTENHH38]

UB40 THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!

5*****

[plattform5163]

Thanks to Pennilessfairy for sharing this very nice video with me!

[djgal4st]

What a powerful song.

[djgal4st]

Robin is so sexy here.

[corcelaguila]

how ever, ub40 the besth!

[NienkeJoe]

They sing: Amandla Awetu

[eab67]

dem da bout, wat a fucking bomb track, keep it up so excellent cant wait to c dem at o2 bring it on ub your doing the business see you soon

[essexboi23]

bring on da 12 dec

cant wait 2 see them at da 02

[beasley1981]

i love this band sooo much...i'd give anything to see them live :(

[funkmachine123]

Sorry i don't mean to rub it in, but i went to see them a couple of yours a go in the SECC in Glasgow and they where amazing. It was the last concert before Ali Campbell left to go solo.

[faalreg]

I'm ub40 i like reggae.that's pure melody

[Froomboii]

what's the crowd singing at the end :p ??

[Woedeke]

Amandla Awetu: Power to the People

[toopwettyluli]

amandla ngawetu- the power is ours

[sammmylad]

this is at the portland club in ladywood on ikneilport rd. my mom worked behind the bar there in the 80's!

[gandi000]

i bought "rat in the kitchen",'87..

and still have this tape..

[tellenback]

This was the last generation with a united front against all oppression,Now we all live for ourselves and have become slaves to the governments and police states of the world....... TAKE HEED.. love UB 40 see them 2 years ago at Newbury race coarse. We need to stand once more for what is right.

[cxcguy]

Music is beyond all barriers you nitwit!!

If you cant say anything good then just just shut your hole.

[redwhitch17]

80s were the best music ever....

would be great to see them perform again...bring back the 80s bands.....

[brandygirl998]

All the boys are soooo cute in this video. God, I miss the '80s...

[mainface]

smash the fucking system

[LordSte]

ACE !!!