Cock Sparrer's "Because You're Young" on Banjo

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Keeping up this tradition of playing songs on the tenor banjo that were never intended for the tenor banjo, I've decided to try Cock Sparrer's "Because You're Young."

This may be the first time in history a Jew has ever covered a song by a skinhead punk band.

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[beautyofsilence]

Can we cover this on tour too!?!?! holy shit I love cocksparrer

[surfsussman]

Of course we can lady! Actually, I bet "Riot Squad" would sound great with harmonies.

[OiTheChris]

First time a Jew has covered a skinhead band? Pfft. Being a skinhead aint about hate. I know plenty of Jewish kids that listen to Oi!. Keep it up dude! Cover "Songs for the Youth" by Patriot next!

[surfsussman]

I'm well aware of that, it was more of a quick jab at those ignorant idiots who assume Skinhead Punk is racist. "Songs for the Youth" is a killer tune, but there's something melodically fun and simple at Cock Sparrer songs. I've been thinking of doing "Riot Squad" for awhile now (especially because my last name is Sussman and the opening line being potentially a pun of the word "Suss"ed in my case). Maybe I'll get on that. Cheers.

[bobsonofbob]

cock sper?

cock spar?

Who you talking about mate??

Oh Cock Sparrer!

classic band!

[surfsussman]

I thought I pronounced the band name just fine (for an American).

[ornamentalyouth]

this is pretty cool but this

"This may be the first time in history a Jew has ever covered a song by a skinhead punk band."

is kind of silly because you make it sound like all skinheads are nazis. most aren't. there are skinheads of all backgrounds including jewish. it probably just depends on where you live. skinhead culture grew out of a mix of british and jamaican cultures in the first place.

[canigetahellya12]

you kickass



[MrBandoleroNegro]

@OiTheChris

Exactly this song is Oi! NOT R.A.C. or white noise.

In Europe the most famous Oi! band is Los fastidios(Italia)

R.A.S.H.(///). and S.H.A.R.P.

Yes I am spanish redskin.

In U.S.A. are R.A.S.H. Sections like -Boston,Nueva York, Filadelfia, Pittsburg and Texas

[kejos]

nice

[Corflamum]

Hahaha, I'm honestly surprised how much I like this version.

You should drop it down a major second, though.  Your voice will be in more control.

[dboyoioi]

cheers and oi

[guitargczr699]

Do you play with a pick or something because if not your hand must be torn to shreds!? :O

[MVLowlifes]

@agnosticthree your just mad becuase you can't play the banjo

[Yermaw89]

Brilliant rendetion! I think this song could be covered in any style though and still retain its brilliant message.

[pedropinchegordo]

Superb!