Ben Velez
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"The Magnificent Seven" The Clash Cover by The Lions w/ Black Shakespeare
WHAT HAVE WE GOT? MAAAAAAAG-NIFICENCE!
It's very rare that musicians can approach a truly iconic song and cover it properly. It's like Icarus, flying too close to the sun only to get his wings destroyed. Just. Don't. Do. It. Leave it be and just bask in its wonder. To succeed at doing so means you have taken that magic and your understanding of it and then some.
I've been in awe at the way in which The Lions and Black Shakespeare have managed to take The Clash's Magnificent Seven/Dance and give it even more of that crossover weird/eclectic/roots/dance/gritty bad-old-days-NYC-of-my-youth in such an honest and genuine manner. It stinks of "Cocaine In My Brian" and "Love Money" and everything in between. Personally, I plan on playing it right between those and Risco Connection's "Ain't No Stoppin' Us" and so on and so forth...
Larry and David would have made this a Loft/Garage classic, had they had it back in the days, no question.
And Joe would be proud.
And both of those statements come very easily from someone from whom they would hardly come lightly from.
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Відео

X "THE UNHEARD MUSIC" (documentary version)
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FRIENDS WAREHOUSE PAIN, ATTACK THEIR OWN KIND A THOUSAND KIDS BURY THEIR PARENTS... (FUCK THESE ADS THEY FORCED OVER THIS VID)
"Over and Over" Solomon Burke (Back To My Roots - 1976, CHESS)
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"Can't you tell by the way I'm smiling..." Here's yet another case of something I simply cannot believe is not on UA-cam... I first discovered Solomon Burke's "Over and Over" on his 1976 Chess BACK TO MY ROOTS lp on one of my many North-South drives along California's PCH (with record shops all along the way being the main focus) - this one being in the early 90s. Needless to say, this sublime,...
10.DEEP x FEDERATION SUMMER MURDA PROMO QUICKMIX
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Quickmix promo here. Download the whole mix at www.mediafire.com/?sdqm8my9bnluxjm. We teamed up with the mighty Federation Sound to bring you SUMMER MURDA, a unique, 48-track soundclash mix full of exclusive dubplates from a wide range of dancehall's greatest new and old artists - including the likes of Buju Banton, Vybz Kartel, Sean Paul, Chino, Mr. Lexx, Kardinal Offishall and Flippa Mafia an...
OCT 15 OCCUPY WALL ST TAKES WASHINGTON SQ PK
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OCT 15 OCCUPY WALL ST TAKES WASHINGTON SQ PK
OCT 15 OCCUPY WALL ST TAKES TIMES SQ "SOLIDARITY FOREVER"
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OCT 15 OCCUPY WALL ST TAKES TIMES SQ "SOLIDARITY FOREVER"
OCT 15 OCCUPY TIMES SQ "WHOSE CITY? OUR CITY!"
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OCT 15 OCCUPY TIMES SQ "WHOSE CITY? OUR CITY!"
OCCUPY WALL ST / TIMES SQ OCT 15 "OCCUPY WALL ST MOVEMENT GOES WORLDWIDE"
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OCCUPY WALL ST / TIMES SQ OCT 15 "OCCUPY WALL ST MOVEMENT GOES WORLDWIDE"
OCT 5 OCCUPY WALL ST NYC MARCH - "WE ARE THE 99%" MASSES ARRIVING TO FOLEY SQ / SUPREME COURT
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If you can believe it, this the FRONT section of protesters arriving to Foley Sq / the Supreme Courthouse in NYC... It only got crazier from this point on...
OCT 5 OCCUPY WALL ST NYC ON THE MARCH "WE ARE THE 99%"
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The most massive of Occupy Wall St marches yet, on the move towards the Supreme Court/Foley Sq. This video hardly encompasses the enormity of the crowd. Share freely. INCREASE THE FUCKING PRESSURE. OCCUPY EVERYWHERE!
OCCUPY WALL ST TAKES THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE
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THIS IS WHAT DEMOCRACY LOOKS LIKE. PLEASE SHARE FREELY. INCREASE THE PRESSURE!!!
Lula Collins "Help Me"
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Ok, so I never expected to get such a response to my original posting of Miss Lula Collins' "Hold Out (Keep The Faith)". It's been so amazing to see the outpouring of love that folks have for her and her work, to have her family members re-hear her voice again after years, etc. I don't know, all I can say is how much her song "Hold Out" moved me. I never expected what came after. So, in that sp...
Thanks Katie!
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love my lil sis
Mabu's Madness "In Your Day" (Maple, 1971)
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1971, Maple Records. One that continues to get lost in the cracks, even amongst the best diggers... Poignant and to the heart with a-z moves... I'm going to go ahead and quote my man Soulman/Phill Most Chill when he was chastizing the yout on SoulStrut: "how folks gonna know Boscoe and East of Underground and Colonel Abrams and not know MABU'S MADNESS on Maple??? i'm VERY disappointed in the so...
King James Edition "Won't Have To Worry" (Peacock Records, 1974)
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Absolutely top of the pile rare sunshine gospel funk soul. Imagine the best, early moments of The Sylvers, sanctified. This is enough to make me a believer. Peacock, 1974. Costs a pretty penny but salvation don't come cheap... My now-gone brother / vinyl partner in crime would have loved this record so I always think of him when I give it a spin...
A.P.P.L.E. "Where Have All The Flowers Gone?" (1987)
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A.P.P.L.E. "Where Have All The Flowers Gone?" (1987)
And The Lefthanded "Love Me Now" (2004)
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And The Lefthanded "Love Me Now" (2004)
Johnny Osbourne / Bunny Brown "Love Makes The World Go Round"
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Johnny Osbourne / Bunny Brown "Love Makes The World Go Round"
Nairobi Sisters "Promised Land (Dub)" - Flames Pressing
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Nairobi Sisters "Promised Land (Dub)" - Flames Pressing
Black Thought / Money Making Jam Boys "Philadelphia Zoo" (Original/Full Length Version)
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Black Thought / Money Making Jam Boys "Philadelphia Zoo" (Original/Full Length Version)
Stevie Nicks "Stand Back (Eli Escobar Re-Edit)"
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Stevie Nicks "Stand Back (Eli Escobar Re-Edit)"
Sister Nancy "Bam Bam" (DJ Fashen Remix)
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Sister Nancy "Bam Bam" (DJ Fashen Remix)
Labelle, "Moon Shadow" (1972)
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Labelle, "Moon Shadow" (1972)
Bley-Peacock, "A Loss of Consciousness" (Polydor 1971)
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Bley-Peacock, "A Loss of Consciousness" (Polydor 1971)
Giant "Queen of Downs" (Mercury,1970)
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Giant "Queen of Downs" (Mercury,1970)
Creation Rebel "Mirage" (1978)
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Creation Rebel "Mirage" (1978)
Joe Williams "Sad Song" (Fantasy, 1973)
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Joe Williams "Sad Song" (Fantasy, 1973)
Horace Andy / Wackies Rhythm Force "Be Good" Dubplate 10"
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Horace Andy / Wackies Rhythm Force "Be Good" Dubplate 10"
"U Can't Escape The Hypeness" BLVD MOSSE (produced by Tony D, 1990)
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"U Can't Escape The Hypeness" BLVD MOSSE (produced by Tony D, 1990)

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @frankjetson877
    @frankjetson877 6 днів тому

    mazzy star was better

  • @davidscott2095
    @davidscott2095 11 днів тому

    Showbiz & AG brought me here.

  • @realsinisterminister
    @realsinisterminister 13 днів тому

    Prefer this sound than the album....it sounds closer to 1st one

  • @XAVIERAZADI
    @XAVIERAZADI 17 днів тому

    ✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾

  • @jeffreygraves3595
    @jeffreygraves3595 21 день тому

    Wow

  • @camiamproducer
    @camiamproducer 28 днів тому

    Aye aye aye 🍊

  • @janbrowning8554
    @janbrowning8554 Місяць тому

    This is the jawn

  • @cheesypumpernickel5568
    @cheesypumpernickel5568 Місяць тому

    Incredible tune, free soul magic

  • @yermektoleubayev
    @yermektoleubayev Місяць тому

    U have any tobacco?)

  • @meliefromdahood
    @meliefromdahood Місяць тому

    Hello, I am working on a documentary and I wonder if we could use these footage to illustrate the 99% movement and Occupy Wall Street ? Many thanks !

    • @BenVelez10011
      @BenVelez10011 Місяць тому

      Pls msg me privately w details about it. Thx!

    • @meliefromdahood
      @meliefromdahood Місяць тому

      @@BenVelez10011 Of course, where can I find your private contact ?

  • @waltergarber6432
    @waltergarber6432 Місяць тому

    IO - Claire.... check it out

  • @Mmercury75
    @Mmercury75 Місяць тому

    Thank you for sharing this!! I found this because Arthur Russell produced it, and I have just recently discovered his music. This is a gem.

  • @bestialoculapsus
    @bestialoculapsus 2 місяці тому

    Why this sounds so cheap and SO GOOD at the same time?! they sound like they playing live inside an impossible small room having a blast.

  • @BenVelez10011
    @BenVelez10011 2 місяці тому

    RIP Paul Nice

  • @The72birdman
    @The72birdman 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for sharing!

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    Fantastice!

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    🤩

  • @chrislovescoke2599
    @chrislovescoke2599 3 місяці тому

    Terri Hemmert brought me here.

  • @KatherineFarmer-ly4yy
    @KatherineFarmer-ly4yy 3 місяці тому

    949 she sing so beautiful

  • @rayssa.sousax
    @rayssa.sousax 3 місяці тому

    vim aqui depois que o putodiparis postou uma foto com essa música, muito boa

  • @OngoingBox
    @OngoingBox 3 місяці тому

    rad!

  • @slowzebra
    @slowzebra 4 місяці тому

    iykyk

  • @PHD682
    @PHD682 4 місяці тому

    We are Blvdmosse 6824LIFE

  • @user-qi7qx5yr7w
    @user-qi7qx5yr7w 4 місяці тому

    😊 🐈‍⬛

  • @sherenaboyce6851
    @sherenaboyce6851 5 місяців тому

    I used to play this song for mother.

  • @Stephan99759
    @Stephan99759 5 місяців тому

    D❤O❤P❤E

  • @melissajomama7815
    @melissajomama7815 5 місяців тому

    love the boys version too

  • @Fiveandime
    @Fiveandime 5 місяців тому

    Arthur Russell!!!

  • @user-ut2fg5oj3h
    @user-ut2fg5oj3h 5 місяців тому

    I loved hearing and seeing Ms Collins perfom she would come down to my church Hopewell Baptist Church in Coldwater Ms backin the 80 and early 90 she is greatly missed

  • @Bailliemcc
    @Bailliemcc 6 місяців тому

    This is unreal man! I found a copy on vinyl in my uncles collection and it brought me here

  • @cynaraecolbert4192
    @cynaraecolbert4192 6 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @shawngilmore3628
    @shawngilmore3628 6 місяців тому

    Trenton nj in the house !!!

  • @Niveum
    @Niveum 6 місяців тому

    Absolute jam!

  • @manfredbock2929
    @manfredbock2929 6 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @bluepez57
    @bluepez57 6 місяців тому

    Could listen to this on a loop

  • @davebrau
    @davebrau 6 місяців тому

    TIL Mazzy Star covered this song.

  • @milestone_achiever4634
    @milestone_achiever4634 6 місяців тому

    These artists are complenting Paul McCartney's geniusness!!!!!

  • @Avatar7x7
    @Avatar7x7 7 місяців тому

    Love this !!!

  • @ba70
    @ba70 7 місяців тому

    Used to play the B side of this 12 inch "Check out the Footwork" on college radio all the time - pumpin track.

  • @pairofnines5250
    @pairofnines5250 7 місяців тому

    I'm a man and DJ Fashen is so based that he got me pregnant with his crab scratches

  • @billybrownsolo85
    @billybrownsolo85 7 місяців тому

    I need this at my funeral. Thank you all

  • @lucertola260
    @lucertola260 7 місяців тому

    I'm a Love fan but have never heard this. Which album? Thanks for posting.

  • @grayclaw1391
    @grayclaw1391 7 місяців тому

    Oh my goodness. This song brings back many good memories of my childhood. So cool.

  • @brycepalmer-toy3618
    @brycepalmer-toy3618 7 місяців тому

    Anyone have the full lyrics to this version?

  • @user-ny5bo3zt5g
    @user-ny5bo3zt5g 7 місяців тому

    Super mix des Clash..

  • @earlenethompson4703
    @earlenethompson4703 8 місяців тому

  • @josephisaac2060
    @josephisaac2060 8 місяців тому

    Tip is a straight genius for finding this sample. This cut is sick.......

  • @angieshubee465
    @angieshubee465 9 місяців тому

    You learn something new everyday. I started partying and mixing beats when the girl version was out. You guys are the originators huh? Love this song. Used to party my butt off block parties and basement joints in Brooklyn!

  • @tdnyc6550
    @tdnyc6550 9 місяців тому

    Wow!! So great to hear this version. I'm a huge fan of this song- for as long as I can remember. A frequent clubber in NYC 80's--2000's. "Is it all over my face"!!!

  • @brycepalmer-toy3618
    @brycepalmer-toy3618 9 місяців тому

    This version is so much more energetic than the studio one. Wish they had played this live.

    • @XRCF
      @XRCF 5 місяців тому

      they did, once

    • @brycepalmer-toy3618
      @brycepalmer-toy3618 4 місяці тому

      @@XRCF Oh neat, do you know if a recording exists?

    • @XRCF
      @XRCF 4 місяці тому

      @@brycepalmer-toy3618 28th June 1978 Aylesbury, Friars the recording can be found on the clashcity forums, i will warn you though, the sound quality is horrendous