Well Sham 69's version is clear Oi! and meant to be a footballing/terrace song, the heavy drum beat, like a marching tune. It's meant to be screamed, and that's why this version just doesn't cut it for me. The vocal's don't quite match up, they're too soft. It's a great tune and if it were standalone then it would be great, but as far as comparisons go, Sham's was harder, tougher and sung in the way the song was meant to be sung. Still, gave it a thumbs up for the good cover.
THANK GOD I have this song on my Mama's Boy's debut album!! Thanks to technology, I now have this song in my iPod!!! Great song and VIDEO!! Thanks for putting this up!
Sham 69 is like a lot of punk music; awful. This blows their original out of the water. Thanks for putting this up. Hope it stays longer than the other times this was posted..
I have this song "IF THE KIDS ARE UNTED." I got lucky in the 80's to have this song in the Mama's Boy's debut LP.. Thanks to technology, I NOW have this song in my iPOD!!! This is very RARE!!!
I remember seeing this video on MTV and Night Flight back in the day. I only recently found out it's actually a cover tune. The original is a fairly limp punk song, which Mamas Boys turned into a proper rock n roll anthem.
Great post,love this song, im goin to see pats new band the Pat McManus Band next week, he's still as awsome as ever, brilliant guitarist and a really decent guy
jimmy pursey does not like this
greyhound497 2 days ago
Wish this song was included on their Greatest hits collection. Love this version \m/
Gwertdog 2 months ago
Well Sham 69's version is clear Oi! and meant to be a footballing/terrace song, the heavy drum beat, like a marching tune. It's meant to be screamed, and that's why this version just doesn't cut it for me. The vocal's don't quite match up, they're too soft. It's a great tune and if it were standalone then it would be great, but as far as comparisons go, Sham's was harder, tougher and sung in the way the song was meant to be sung. Still, gave it a thumbs up for the good cover.
daniloelnino 3 months ago
FINALLY someone posted a clear version of this. Thanks from South Carolina.
sirroxalot 8 months ago
The Original Song is much better but this song its ok cheers and oi
Moshferat 8 months ago
@Moshferat I love Sham 69 ;)
glamdog69 8 months ago
Great song! Very underrated!
Aristotelezz 9 months ago
THANK GOD I have this song on my Mama's Boy's debut album!! Thanks to technology, I now have this song in my iPod!!! Great song and VIDEO!! Thanks for putting this up!
islandfocus2 9 months ago
a big fat cheers for posting..... you've made an old man very happy indeed
wolfatnight 1 year ago
Sham 69 is like a lot of punk music; awful. This blows their original out of the water. Thanks for putting this up. Hope it stays longer than the other times this was posted..
aalton 1 year ago
@aalton I'm afraid I'm on the fence for this one!! hehe i like both versions and kinda grew up thanks to my uncle with punk.. :)
glamdog69 1 year ago
@aalton Poor, deluded wee child. XD
K1w1scot 1 month ago
I wore this cassette out.
ToddSweeneyOnce 1 year ago
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I have this song "IF THE KIDS ARE UNTED." I got lucky in the 80's to have this song in the Mama's Boy's debut LP.. Thanks to technology, I NOW have this song in my iPOD!!! This is very RARE!!!
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islandfocus2 1 year ago
Thanks for posting this video! Brought a lot of good memories. 'Been listening tho this all day!
mmanolov 1 year ago
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THEDOGOFIRE999 1 year ago
Great video and song.
I love 80's hardrock!
toyotafan123 1 year ago
great song! Wish they've didn't delete this off of their CD release, this song should've been a major 80s rock anthem
Doobie1975 1 year ago
I remember seeing this video on MTV and Night Flight back in the day. I only recently found out it's actually a cover tune. The original is a fairly limp punk song, which Mamas Boys turned into a proper rock n roll anthem.
Kohntarkosz 2 years ago 3
@Kohntarkosz I don't know about the original being limp... i quite like Sham 69.... hehe :)
glamdog69 2 years ago
Mmm, maybe limp is the wrong word. I do feel that Mamas Boys improved a great deal,t hough.
Kohntarkosz 2 years ago
@Kohntarkosz compared to sham this is very gay
mrhitmanisback 1 year ago
@Kohntarkosz Night Flight????? OH SHIT.....
wolfatnight 1 year ago
Glad to see a good quality vid of this up finally...
SkywarpV 2 years ago
Woah, cool band and hard kicking song. singer sounds little bit like dee snider from twisted sister :)
FinnishBoxing 2 years ago
I absolutely agree, I can definitely picture Twisted Sister performing this song
Doobie1975 2 years ago
nice !!!
salamander4118 2 years ago
Great post,love this song, im goin to see pats new band the Pat McManus Band next week, he's still as awsome as ever, brilliant guitarist and a really decent guy
whatareyougonnado1 2 years ago
I definitely prefer this version over the original myself, it's more energetic and catchy
Doobie1975 2 years ago
seen this video years ago on mt usa forgot how good it was grrrrrrrrreat cover
mylesds 2 years ago
Nice! So glad a good quality version is featured on YouTube again, I've always loved this song alot
Doobie1975 2 years ago