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  • @simontemplar404
    @simontemplar404 2 роки тому +41

    This was the sound of life in 1995. Glorious days, we had so much fun when we were in our thirties and this was the soundtrack to it.

  • @garethevans1740
    @garethevans1740 11 років тому +194

    I can't believe I've found it at last, Dreadzone Little Britain I never thought I'd find it. Thankyou for posting this gem. I worked on this as the editor. It really stands the test of time.

    • @TheDuke4100
      @TheDuke4100 10 років тому +9

      dude i was the same.i had this beat and melody in my head for years.Couldnt put my finger on it.A mate of mine went to see them i listened to some of there stuff after and now im here.yes!!!

    • @alanoneill3065
      @alanoneill3065 8 років тому +8

      +Gareth Evans timeless.....in fact I'm off in 10mins to go see them play live!

    • @melib007
      @melib007 8 років тому +6

      Go and see then live you won't be disappointed

    • @mickenoss
      @mickenoss 6 років тому +5

      I found this on a minidisc I haven't listened to for years on a radio 1 live evening show.
      I am just as chuffed to find it here on youtube, it's an awesome tune dude.

    • @Halolaloo
      @Halolaloo 6 років тому +4

      i found it on wdr 2 today

  • @elliottprice6084
    @elliottprice6084 7 місяців тому +11

    Oh the 1990s. THE ultimate decade for music. What a classic

  • @pionelpessi707
    @pionelpessi707 8 місяців тому +16

    Just heard this on Top Of The Pops 1996 on BBC4. Haven’t heard it in years

    • @cranebeg
      @cranebeg 8 місяців тому

      Snap.

    • @brianbarton989
      @brianbarton989 8 місяців тому +1

      Me too.

    • @ctheripper9630
      @ctheripper9630 8 місяців тому +1

      Same! It's been in my head for decades. Probably haven't heard it properly since the mid-90s 😳

    • @LorraineShipp-nb7ok
      @LorraineShipp-nb7ok 8 місяців тому

      Love this song.
      Great they are touring the UK and coming Bristol.😊

  • @TheJoynesy
    @TheJoynesy 2 роки тому +18

    ITV Nationwide Football League Extra Highlights Show circa 1997 sent me here...

    • @Enforcer1984
      @Enforcer1984 2 роки тому +3

      Happy days simpler times that show popped into my head and this song.

  • @Jasonm25870
    @Jasonm25870 8 років тому +58

    Used to be the theme music to Football League Extra in about 1996 / 97

    • @Stevieg496
      @Stevieg496 6 років тому +7

      Yeah it was, at about 2 in the morning on Itv, on Tuesdays if my mind serves me right.

    • @davedogge2280
      @davedogge2280 6 років тому +4

      yeah but wasn't it a different version to this ? it had the chorus repeated with the voice going "aaahhoooooooo aaaahhhhhooooo !!"

    • @oneman2864
      @oneman2864 6 років тому +1

      They stole it, The again? We did. Sampling was so cool then

    • @Geoff_Dearth
      @Geoff_Dearth 5 років тому +7

      @@davedogge2280 It was just an edited version, it wasn't gonna be the whole song. Loved it anyway, I'm here because of Football League Extra!

    • @booshblue72
      @booshblue72 4 роки тому +1

      @@davedogge2280 It did lol 😁

  • @theculturedthug6609
    @theculturedthug6609 3 роки тому +15

    Britain today is a powerhouse... Said no one.

  • @wayneuk651
    @wayneuk651 День тому

    The late great Johnny Walker played this many years ago whilst chairing the breakfast show on radio 2. From that day i have always associated this track with him. 🙏🏻 JW RIP

  • @danbarnes6751
    @danbarnes6751 3 роки тому +6

    Oh what a group. It is what this island "nation" does best. When we harmonise.

  • @alm5966
    @alm5966 Рік тому +3

    I've seen countless bands live over the last 40 years but the most fun I have is still at a Dreadzone gig!

  • @kimpynegar2135
    @kimpynegar2135 4 роки тому +20

    Proper takes me back to the heady carefree days of the 90s, absolute banger!!

  • @dazeyevans9093
    @dazeyevans9093 5 років тому +28

    This was played at my wedding in 97 and I'm going to see them in 6 weeks time at the Green Meadows festie [yes we are still married !]

    • @Rudei1998
      @Rudei1998 3 роки тому

      Did you go or did it get COVIDed and canceled?

    • @dazeyevans9093
      @dazeyevans9093 3 роки тому +1

      @@Rudei1998 I don't know why it says that my post was 1 year ago it was 2 years ago and the festie was cancelled because the promoters went bust.Didn't get my money back either !

    • @Rudei1998
      @Rudei1998 3 роки тому +1

      @@dazeyevans9093 oh that sucks mate

    • @theculturedthug6609
      @theculturedthug6609 3 роки тому

      @@dazeyevans9093 Robbing gits.

  • @marsharichardson6351
    @marsharichardson6351 10 років тому +45

    Saw these live at knebworth park (one of Oasis' support acts in 1996) I was so drunk i couldnt remember who I saw that day!! Accidentally stumbled on this yesterday and BANG, It all came flooding back lol ... only nearly 20 years late haha

    • @s.wright6945
      @s.wright6945 7 років тому +1

      Marsha Richardson love love love lol

    • @stevierichie
      @stevierichie 6 років тому +1

      I saw them at the same gig but missed Kula Shaker as was queing to get the beers in!

    • @fifisimps57
      @fifisimps57 5 років тому +1

      I was there too... Thanks for the reminder. Dreadzone were banging that day!! 😂🔥♥️♥️

    • @RockerKevUK
      @RockerKevUK 3 роки тому

      I was at Knebworth. I've seen Dreadzone since then, still brill ! :) ♥

  • @theculturedthug6609
    @theculturedthug6609 3 роки тому +17

    Seen these at a festival years ago when this tune came on it went OFF!!! Brilliant.

  • @jasbk
    @jasbk 11 років тому +21

    I once sent an email to a dreadzone website asking a question about Little Britain, this was back in 1997, I got a reply from Leo Williams of all people! the internet was a different beast back then. I felt really proud of that email and kept it for 3 years till hotmail when tits up.. To lad Leo!

  • @rciscon
    @rciscon 7 років тому +28

    What a wonderful song. This stirs my soul every time I hear it. Bravo Dreadzone!

    • @martindoman6385
      @martindoman6385 Рік тому +1

      I will never understand how this band is so underrated.

  • @jaymansbridge6131
    @jaymansbridge6131 8 років тому +9

    Fuckin awesome tune back on 96 when the country was buzzin Euro 96 Oasis and Brit pop ohh yeah 😜

  • @bungle6668
    @bungle6668 7 років тому +17

    you know, its easy to forget just how STUNNING this track actually is :)

  • @lab9337
    @lab9337 3 роки тому +7

    Defo one the coolest tracks from the back end of my raving days

  • @MsBlondebee
    @MsBlondebee 8 місяців тому +3

    I'd completely forgotten about this song so thankyou Radio 2 for bringing it back into my life 😊😊

    • @jonathanaston176
      @jonathanaston176 8 місяців тому +1

      Same here,heard it this afternoon 😊

    • @MsBlondebee
      @MsBlondebee 8 місяців тому

      @@jonathanaston176 and to think my hubby's never heard it 🤔

  • @jasmineclulow
    @jasmineclulow 6 років тому +25

    The lack of views on this song is upsetting

    • @jackjude
      @jackjude 4 роки тому +1

      Im not sure, the media at the time loved playing though

  • @waynedarronwalls6468
    @waynedarronwalls6468 2 роки тому +5

    This is just timeless, a song for the ages, across time and space and dimension...

  • @elcordinho2202
    @elcordinho2202 2 роки тому +2

    so glad I found it after so many years...

  • @harrybassett9433
    @harrybassett9433 2 роки тому +5

    Still a brilliant live band in 2022

  • @sourjellybaby4286
    @sourjellybaby4286 3 роки тому +7

    I remember stumbling into their set at Glastonbury and loving it.

  • @toir77
    @toir77 6 років тому +8

    In my top ten tracks of the 90's, I kept seeing these guys on my adventures hitchhiking from festival to festival. xxx

  • @zaihiraray
    @zaihiraray 7 років тому +18

    This song is wonderful. I recall hearing it from years ago, and kept hearing it in my dreams. It's so innovatively creative. The vocals perfectly enhance the musical accompaniment. It's dreamy and yet dynamic

  • @xaviwasabi
    @xaviwasabi 4 місяці тому +1

    Wow! Increible! Uno de mis grandes temas favoritos de Los 90... superrrrrr

  • @alanoneill3065
    @alanoneill3065 6 років тому +7

    I tuned into John Peel show to record a Dreadzone c1995 session....luckily I had a cassette handy..recorded the complete session..think that became Second Light

  • @dazza0018
    @dazza0018 11 років тому +15

    Football league extra used this class stuff cheers for the upload!

    • @TheDuke4100
      @TheDuke4100 10 років тому +1

      yes mate they did...you just reminded me.great shout

  • @graemebailey1968
    @graemebailey1968 4 роки тому +3

    One of the best dance tunes.......ever.

  • @DaveAndBeth1978
    @DaveAndBeth1978 2 роки тому +5

    Second Light - one of the best Electronica albums ever, in the era where there were some absolutely brilliant Electronica albums too (Second Toughest In The Infants by Underworld, Dead Elvis by Death In Vegas, Leftism by Leftfield, and Dead Cities by The Future Sound Of London to name four of my other favourites from that time)

  • @funnynewsvoiceovers1977
    @funnynewsvoiceovers1977 4 роки тому +3

    The best loved these since the 90s

  • @thehoundclegane
    @thehoundclegane 3 роки тому +8

    Magical memories of Glastonbury festival. I was walking down from the campsite toward the Pyramid stage when this started playing on the sound system. Everyone (yes, EVERYONE) in the crowd started bouncing when the beat dropped. It truly was beautiful.

  • @jeffshoesmith8047
    @jeffshoesmith8047 4 місяці тому

    Saw Dreadzone live at the Guilford festival in the mid 90's.Even better live was amazing .

  • @paulcrisp9861
    @paulcrisp9861 5 років тому +7

    Nation wide football league extra monday night tv. Football loyalty passion pride a way of life. !!!😎😎😎😎 Oct 2019 a powerful song after all these years ❤❤❤❤

  • @creamofcardstv
    @creamofcardstv Рік тому

    I remember when this classic came out

  • @djbillybopdjbillybop2817
    @djbillybopdjbillybop2817 3 роки тому +3

    I used this when I would do the UK top 40 as my backing Track still have it.

    • @BenStone_
      @BenStone_ 2 роки тому +1

      Cracking tune!!.. lucky enough to own the 12" version!!

  • @CarolinaMotor
    @CarolinaMotor 5 років тому +24

    Maybe the best song intro ever "Britain today is a powerhouse. Ideas, Experiments and imagination" "BOE!!!"

    • @carlkamuti
      @carlkamuti 5 років тому +6

      Great sample from the Malcolm McDowell film If...

  • @AmusedAirplaneWindow-jp4js
    @AmusedAirplaneWindow-jp4js 11 місяців тому

    2 of them please, school choir style 🎉😊❤

  • @RippleFactor
    @RippleFactor 3 роки тому +1

    Saw them do this at the Astoria in Charing Cross Road. Never forgotten it.

  • @theevildrjelly4626
    @theevildrjelly4626 Рік тому

    I’ve been looking for this for ages

  • @sadist71
    @sadist71 2 роки тому +1

    still lovin this tune

  • @TheEmanep
    @TheEmanep 8 років тому +3

    I heard this at Knebworth in 1996 and it was one of the best performances ...such a beautiful tune.

  • @alisterowens4109
    @alisterowens4109 Рік тому +2

    Always rember finding this on a free Tennets lager mini cd. what a fucking tune.............

  • @marmite400
    @marmite400 8 років тому +6

    Beautiful.

  • @atlassilverbraid
    @atlassilverbraid 3 роки тому +2

    Saw them play live at the very First Summer Sundae festival at De Montfort Hall, Leicester.

  • @basildonboroughhistoricalg1800
    @basildonboroughhistoricalg1800 3 роки тому +17

    I remember Radio 1 playing this to death, predicting it to be a massive hit. It just made the Top 20.

    • @descheers2217
      @descheers2217 3 роки тому +3

      It's funny u should say that, I was thinking the same thing. They played it alot on local radio too along with dubstar not so manic now.

    • @jojones2687
      @jojones2687 2 роки тому +3

      They hammered it in January 1996. I was 18 and working in a warehouse with Radio 1 on all day.
      In February I went backpacking around Australia and didn’t hear it again until a few months ago when it popped up on my Spotify.
      I loved it then and love it now!

    • @siep6922
      @siep6922 Рік тому +1

      Huge in our local, High Wycombe, 1996. And ever since.

    • @brian3174
      @brian3174 9 місяців тому

      Did the security at all major gigs from 92 till 2006 dreazone wasn't a group it was a collection of artists that's line changed some due to own bands tours read groups lineup and groups lineups from seen numerous big names appear

  • @siroyal2040
    @siroyal2040 2 роки тому +1

    Fantastic tune sounds even better now I can afford my own dj set up in my liveing room banging it out

  • @jasonleemamanddad
    @jasonleemamanddad 7 місяців тому

    wkd 90ts tune being trying to find this for ages nice 1 😉👍

  • @katrinahutt3721
    @katrinahutt3721 4 роки тому +2

    A feel good factor band dreadzone...saw them live few years ago exceptional

  • @ramboMat100
    @ramboMat100 12 років тому +5

    Such "Drum & Bass" golden 90s :D

  • @juderuddock5968
    @juderuddock5968 Рік тому

    Awesome dreadzone underate great band❤❤

  • @philipkolyos8230
    @philipkolyos8230 2 роки тому +1

    Loved this tune for 20 odd years...👍

  • @SimonB198207
    @SimonB198207 10 років тому +62

    "Oh look Andy, it's that music by Dreadzone, called 'Little Britain'"
    "Yeah I know."
    "Remember the '90s'? I wish I was still back there."
    "There were alright..."
    "Alright? But I thought you said the 1990s were a golden age, a time that will never be equalled, where music and culture were at their very peak.."
    "Yeah, I know. (pause) I want crisps."

  • @dang9375
    @dang9375 8 років тому +1

    memories.......... loved this song now as I did back then

  • @bobbyshaftoe409
    @bobbyshaftoe409 8 років тому +1

    Brilliant......Leeds Brudenell 4th Nov 2016.....what a night ! ! They played this to a deliriously happy crowd,luckily I was there for my first Dreadzone gig.

    • @discostupoo
      @discostupoo 7 років тому

      And last night aswell shagster

  • @davidbailey4532
    @davidbailey4532 3 роки тому +4

    Love it! ❤️

  • @Uksoapfan
    @Uksoapfan 3 роки тому +1

    Finally found this song after years of YouTubing. A great song.

  • @Micropixie_MPX
    @Micropixie_MPX Рік тому

    Absolutely love this album! One of my all time faves

  • @martindoman6385
    @martindoman6385 3 роки тому +1

    Second Light. Best album I ever heard.

  • @theinaudibles6077
    @theinaudibles6077 Рік тому +2

    "Nationwide Football League Extra; In association with Nationwide Building Society" ⚽️⚽️⚽️

  • @kyrkosekaterinaris1328
    @kyrkosekaterinaris1328 10 місяців тому +1

    90s euphoria at its finest!

  • @MeBurdman
    @MeBurdman 8 років тому +2

    Saw these guys at Tolpuddle Festival. Got the whole crowd going. Fantastic band.

    • @thomascausley2802
      @thomascausley2802 6 років тому

      John Burdfield Music what year did they play Tolpuddle?

  • @crozwayne
    @crozwayne 5 років тому +2

    We need more class tunes like this in today fucked up materialistic world.

  • @robb5178
    @robb5178 6 років тому

    thank you Mac for the reminder of a classic

  • @scfreiburgundgenialdaneben474
    @scfreiburgundgenialdaneben474 8 років тому

    In the study I had to take part in the course gymnastics/dance and I wasn't looking forward for it. But we danced to that song and I loved to dance to this music. Beautiful music

  • @s.wright6945
    @s.wright6945 7 років тому +4

    I saw them live at Guilfestl.. I danced like I was possessed! lol

  • @dopeyace
    @dopeyace 8 років тому +2

    I saw them in London years back. A free day off music to high light racism. I fink I saw them at Cambridge strawberry fair too. Great live !

  • @jogolock1190
    @jogolock1190 Рік тому

    Only just realised the beach at 00:23 is Portreath.

  • @adenton541
    @adenton541 11 років тому +7

    I heard this on Absolute 90 radio today (took me right back!) but the version they played had a guy singing on it in what sounded like a carribean accent, any ideas?

    • @davidsanderson2960
      @davidsanderson2960 10 років тому +3

      Yeah it's sung by a Dreadzone member called Earl 16 or Earl Daley. You can get the vocal version on the radio 1 sessions on CD.

  • @psyfee9060
    @psyfee9060 7 років тому

    WE'RE ABOUT 3 HRS AWAY FROM SEEING DREADZONE-WHOOP WHOOP- IN EIRE LAND DUBLIN LOVE N LIGHT TO Y'ALL XXXX PEACE X

  • @JasonSmith-vz1yo
    @JasonSmith-vz1yo 8 місяців тому +1

    Used to be the theme for Endsleigh league football show

  • @scythian3
    @scythian3 4 роки тому +3

    Heard this on The John Peel show 1995, still have it on cassette

  • @djdeemz7651
    @djdeemz7651 2 місяці тому

    Was this in the charts when it came out ?

  • @MagisterHamid
    @MagisterHamid Рік тому

    Ha! I was watching If… today and suddenly I heard that part about Britain and instantly recognised where Dreadzone got their sample from!

  • @Plexpara
    @Plexpara 2 роки тому +1

    I only knew the black star liner mix cause it was on a compilation of different king size dub tracks when i was 19
    now i am fucking 45 and turn 46 in 2 months......arghh what the hell happen to Time? Went by so extreme fast..crazy

  • @andybigbs9466
    @andybigbs9466 3 роки тому +1

    Tune!!!!

  • @RandomnessTube.
    @RandomnessTube. 7 років тому +3

    football league ITV 1990s took my years to find the name of this track never even knew it had a video lol.

  • @susandavis4790
    @susandavis4790 2 роки тому

    Always on my phone ring....

  • @onenessify
    @onenessify 5 місяців тому

    Greatest song! But could you explain the video

  • @JordyBHill
    @JordyBHill 2 місяці тому

    Title music to the Nationwide Football League Extra on ITV 1996/97 season. When I started dating my missus. Oh the memories....

  • @seanmcneill8899
    @seanmcneill8899 6 років тому

    so lucky to be in the 90s club seen listening 2018.😉

  • @dazzy695
    @dazzy695 12 років тому

    cool band..cool song

  • @Travelling-Tim
    @Travelling-Tim 3 роки тому

    Class xx

  • @Roorob
    @Roorob 5 років тому +1

    TUNE!! Good times

  • @nicky153986
    @nicky153986 12 років тому

    love it

  • @garethevans1740
    @garethevans1740 10 років тому

    Hi Jason, The Directors I worked with we're all brilliant at that.

  • @sharronrobinson1934
    @sharronrobinson1934 4 роки тому +1

    Nationwide football extra brought me here.
    Brilliant tune

  • @DuncanMcintyre-jk3qb
    @DuncanMcintyre-jk3qb 10 місяців тому

    Don letts da man da bomb da absolute legend

  • @scrfcwrtpc7152
    @scrfcwrtpc7152 2 роки тому

    saw them at Loch Lomond supporting Oasis along with Cast and Black Grape, what a time

  • @bronktug2446
    @bronktug2446 5 років тому +2

    What is the sample right at the beginning?? From 0-0.11

  • @Roberto_79
    @Roberto_79 7 місяців тому +1

    I was listening to Paloma Faith “Picking Up the Pieces” and it just reminded me of this

  • @samgruchy5145
    @samgruchy5145 9 років тому

    Thrilling
    ,

  • @tomlevick2935
    @tomlevick2935 4 місяці тому

    Football league extra. Good times from a lost period

  • @locksleyorlandonalty6670
    @locksleyorlandonalty6670 8 років тому

    Here come......The Groove Dr.

  • @dannydavies6910
    @dannydavies6910 2 роки тому

    Wasn't this around the same time as On A Ragga Tip by SL2?

  • @ArcolaBridge
    @ArcolaBridge 12 років тому

    cool song

  • @Meeeowzers
    @Meeeowzers 6 років тому +1

    Just heard this in the background of a MAC cosmetics advert and thought DREADZOOOOOOONE 😃

  • @RachelCB555
    @RachelCB555 11 років тому

    haha nice one...im in the next town...lol