I was reminded about this when I saw the transcriptions of the spoof Heinz Baked Beans ads on the Goodies fan website, as there's one beginning 'I like meat, and I like greens...'
This Is a song my father always used to play on his record player when growing up, we were poor when I was young and we couldn’t afford many vinyls / tapes or CDs. One of my earliest memories was sitting on the landing at the top of the stairs when I was supposed to be asleep listening to this record playing downstairs in the living room. It’s a memory I’ll cherish forever. I always make sure to listen to it once in a while, I always shed a few tears thinking about what once was, and to remember to take life as it comes, and to enjoy myself. Thank you Mike Oldfield
This song has special memories for me too I was 18 in 1975 when it first came out I am 65 now it had a very Christmassy wintry sound I think it was then around that time when it came out and The Listener sponsored radio station would play it so I made it a Christmas special song so now whenever I can I still play it at Christmas time. This Christmas I do not have my own place to live I'm basically homeless and I'm living with a woman all I have is my tiny phone and can only play it through the phone I used to play it on a big stereo and turn it up loud and dance to it on my tippy toes. I hope someday I get to have a big stereo and my own home again where I can celebrate these kind of songs and music.
I listened to Mike Oldfield as a young girl in the 70s tubular bells stopped me being scared of thunderstorms! But this song was my favourite, roll forward nearly 50 years and on one sleepless night in February i listen to tubular bells again and i get to thinking about that beautiful song on horseback. Once found i played it a couple of times... tears rolling down my face because it brought back so many happy memories but the main one was of my gorgeous Vic, he was a big brown beastie with a big brown face... sadly lost March 2023 at the grand age of 36, will never forget him or this song. Thank you Mr Oldfield for giving me the best teenage years and a song to remember my Victor xx
I'm 75 and still moved by the heart in this song after something like 50 years. A musical masterpiece. If anyone attends my funeral, I hope this will be played as my parting share.
Oh my - so many memories... I was born in 1978, and Mike Oldfield was my dad's favourite artist, he played Ommadawn a lot when I was a little girl... In 1983, when I was 5, my baby brother was born, and I used to sing this song to him - as he got a bit older he also grew to love it; in fact, he absolutely adored it! Unfortunately, my brother had a lot of health problems and sadly in 1992 he died of Reye's Syndrome at age 9 (I was 14) - far too young for such a lovely, kind, sweet-natured little boy... This song was played at his funeral, and as a result I found it very hard to listen to it for years... I'm now 44, and still miss him terribly... However, with the 30th anniversary of his passing imminent, I found real happiness in hearing this song again and remembering the times when he was still with us... Such a beautiful, pure song!
Unfortunately, many of us have lost loved ones. Some, well before their time. In my case, none of them can be connected to this song. But I am. This song speaks volumes to me and reinforces my grounding in mother earth. My father was a man of the earth, and so am I. I hope we all survive the coming technology revolution. This is going to be a real biggie!
Such a pure and moving song, it makes cry almost everytime I hear it. Mike was going through a lot when he recorded Ommadawn, his alcoholic mother died and he had suffered for years from anxiety and panic attacks. The album's intricate and restless pieces reflect Mike's agitated mind through that time, and yet at the end of it you reach this peaceful gem, which expresses nothing more than the desire of serenity you find in the simple things. Thank you Mike Oldfield.
Je confirme encore aujourd'hui que Mike Oldfield est un génie !!!! Je suis né en 1971 et je me souviens de cette mélodie étant très jeune. 💙🤍❤️🔊🎵🎶🎤👏👏👏💪👍 Bravo et merci pour cette œuvre musicale !!!!
The selections listed on Mike Oldfield’s albums, featured “Tubular Bells (part one and two) on his “Tubular Bells” album. “Hergest Ridge” also featured only a part one and a part two. “Ommadawn” listed only a part one and a part two on the listing. So when the final notes of “Ommadawn” (part two) started to fade, I got up to change the record and was caught by surprise by this wonderful melody.
When my little daughter was only quite few months old (now she is almost 9) I always played this song for her on my CD device, while going to bed.. Those were one of her first smiles i could see in her lovely face. I will love this song forever.
@@phyllis5789 I play this for my 1 1/2 year old grandson Albert each time we are together. He loves it, dancing and singing along. Sadly he is also very rough with my mobile phone during the "sing & dance session". He's responsible for the "z" comment. Sorry for that! Nothing z about this song, zimply beautiful!
This song is about much more than being on horseback: it's about being in the 'zone' and enjoying life while doing it. I think the kid's chorus in the end is really fitting because this comes natural for kids.
I sometimes try to sing along with my far from good singing voice....but strangely i always seem to get a frog in my throat and a tear in my eye so beautiful are these lyrics....so full of wonderfulness ❤😊😊😊
this song takes you to another time and place, in my mind "a beautiful Place", quiet, peaceful, magic where good things exist. It's a time traveller song, with no specific era. Our mind just accept it and go, simple as that, it's what I truly think, in my humble opinion.
Came to my mind this morning, that I haven't heard this song more than 10 years. WHen my sister passed away, it was the last time. As a small child, I referred to this album as the "Blue Eye record". My sister told me I would search refuge in her room, when our mother had a bad day, and ask her tp play it. It was a door to another universe, full of mesmerizing sounds and pictures. It also taught me loads about musical instruments, synthesizers and composition. This song holds a special magic on it's own.
We had this on a cassette I recorded from the record library (those were the days! Vinyl record libraries!) I was about 11 or 12 ... we played that cassette to death in the car. And loved every minute.
My very first Album I listened to after being introduced to Phaedra by our English teacher during a lesson in the late 70’s... I wanted to marry Mike Oldfield. Well, that never happened, sadly...
This was also my brother's song... He passed away aged 9 in 1992 (when I was 14)... I hope he occasionally looks down at his big sister when I play this...
Still great sung after all this years ! One off my favourites !! In this record i finding, happness, Free in the nature,, childeren singing, horses running. Thank you Mister Mike for youre lovely music.
With failing hearing it now sound so different - however, I still have memories of this from when it sounded 'proper'. A truly wonderful piece of music. Thanks Mike.
I got the album and this song isn’t even listed on it. The track listing is “Ommadawn (Part one)” and “Ommadawn (Part two)”. “On Horseback” is an unlisted song.
@@peterkoch3777 I bought the Italian issue of the album in 1981. I also got it on 8-track cartridge tape in 1982. “On Horseback” is featured (but not listed on either). It was a pleasant surprise on both.
like cheese I like the smell of a Westerly breeze But I like more than all of these To be on horseback Hey and away we go Through the grass, cross the snow Big brown beastie Big brown face I'd rather be with you Than flying through space I like thunder and I like rain And open fires with roaring flames But if the thunder is in my brain I'd like to be on horseback Some like the city some the noise Some make chaos and others toys But if I was to have the choice I'd rather be on horseback Hey and away we go Through the grass, cross the snow Big brown beastie Big brown face I'd rather be with you Than flying through space Some find it strange to be here On this small planet with who knows where But when it's strange and full of fear It's nice to be on horseback Some are short and others tall Some hit there heads against the wall But it doesn't really matter at all When you happen to be on horseback Hey and away we go Through the grass, cross the snow Big brown beastie Big brown face I'd rather be with you Than flying through space So if you feel a little glum To Hergest Ridge you should come In summer, winter, rain or sun It's good to be on horseback, hm Hey and away we go Through the grass, cross the snow Big brown beastie Big brown face I'd rather be with you Than flying through space Hey and away we go Through the grass, cross the snow Big brown beastie Big brown face I'd rather be with you Than flying through space You know, I'd rather be on horseback
"On Horseback" I like beer, and I like cheese I like the smell of a westerly breeze But what I like more than all of these Is to be on horseback. Hey and away we go Through the grass, across the snow Big brown beastie, big brown face I'd rather be with you than flying through space. I like thunder, and I like rain And open fires, and roaring flames. But if the thunder's in my brain, I'd like to be on horseback. Some like the city, some the noise Some make chaos, and others, toys. But if I was to have the choice, I'd rather be on horseback. Hey and away we go Through the grass, across the snow Big brown beastie, big brown face I'd rather be with you than flying through space. Some find it strange to be here, On this small planet, and who knows where. But when it's strange and full of fear, It's nice to be on horseback. Some are short, and others tall, Some hit their heads against the wall. But it doesn't really matter at all, When you happen to be on horseback. Hey and away we go Through the grass, across the snow Big brown beastie, big brown face I'd rather be with you than flying through space. So if you you feel a little glum, To Hergest Ridge you should come. In summer, winter, rain or sun, It's good to be on horseback. Hm! Hey and away we go Through the grass, across the snow Big brown beastie, big brown face I'd rather be with you than flying through space. Hey and away we go Through the grass, across the snow Big brown beastie, big brown face I'd rather be with you than flying through space. I'd rather be on horseback.
Posiblemente la primera cancion compuesta e interpretada por el mismo M.O., en donde cuenta lo bueno que es montar a caballo, un poco cursi y bucolico pero es una melodia muy agradable de escuchar. Quizas el bueno de Mike quisiera evadirse del dolor producido por la muerte de su madre, fallecida durante la grabacion del titanico album OMD, quien sabe, el tema en todo caso es sosegado y muy meritorio. Oldfield for ever.
Tu es tranquille puis tout à coup tu entends ce titre. Il t'envoie direct à ton adolescence et à tes amis ou ta ptite copine de l'époque. Aujourd'hui tout a changé , Damned. Où sont t-ils tous , comment est leurs vies 40 ans plus tard. Et la ptite copine , la 1ere. SA fait Zarbi quand même. Sniff
Perhaps the Mike's first song composed and performed by himself, some old-fashioned and bucolic but very pleasant to hear. Mike maybe needed to escape from some kind of inner pain by singing this song. Placid and peaceful tune to calm oneself. Oldfield for ever.
This appear to be a new remixed version featuring a much clearer Oldfield’s voice than on the older ones. Also more echo during the chorus. Also an added “Think of it” at the end, if I’m not mistaken
I hate so much the deluxe versions. The songs were great back in the day, why ruining all the nostalgia by adding new vocals, new instrumentation and horrible mix. Mike Oldfield lost his way on these ones like George Lucas for star wars ... or maybe that's an argument to sell new records. anyway I'll stick to my vinyl records from the past.
@@TheDinosaur08 I couldn't agree more. I bought a copy of Tubular Bells recently [one of seemingly dozens around - and NON better than the original] and I couldn't listen to it. It went straight into the garden for bird scaring.
I like beer and I like cheese I like the smell of a Westerly breeze But I like more than all of these To be on horseback Hey and away we go Through the grass, cross the snow Big brown beastie Big brown face I'd rather be with you Than flying through space I like thunder and I like rain And open fires with roaring flames But if the thunder is in my brain I'd like to be on horseback Some like the city some the noise Some make chaos and others toys But if I was to have the choice I'd rather be on horseback Hey and away we go Through the grass, cross the snow Big brown beastie Big brown face I'd rather be with you Than flying through space Some find it strange to be here On this small planet with who knows where But when it's strange and full of fear It's nice to be on horseback Some are short and others tall Some hit there heads against the wall But it doesn't really matter at all When you happen to be on horseback Hey and away we go Through the grass, cross the snow Big brown beastie Big brown face I'd rather be with you Than flying through space So if you feel a little glum To Hergest Ridge you should come In summer, winter, rain or sun It's good to be on horseback Hey and away we go Through the grass, cross the snow Big brown beastie Big brown face I'd rather be with you Than flying through space Hey and away we go Through the grass, cross the snow Big brown beastie Big brown face I'd rather be with you Than flying through space You know, I'd rather be on horseback
Quindi chi canta su ON HORSEBACK e recita è MIKE OLDFIELD??? Giuro pensavo fosse JAN ANDERSON!!!!!! Comunque NON capisco perché MIKE OLDFIELD non ha usato più spesso la sua voce!!!!!!!!! Nell'album di esordio assoluto assieme alla sorella SALLY nel duo SALLYANGIE,l'album era CHILDREN OF THE SUN , Lui MIKE OLDFIELD giovanissimo credo 16 enne se la cava molto bene con la voce!!!!!!!! Quindi torno a domandarmi il PERCHÉ nei SUOI dischi da SOLISTA ha utilizzato la sua voce così POCO!!!!!!!!!
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Love the way he speaks the words, in his Southern with a touch of West Country accent ……
"I like beer, and I like cheese" has to be one of the best opening line song lyrics ever
I was reminded about this when I saw the transcriptions of the spoof Heinz Baked Beans ads on the Goodies fan website, as there's one beginning 'I like meat, and I like greens...'
Definitely!
I like beer, and I like cruelty and d3ath-free vegan cheese.
@@UnlimitedHangout No such thing as vegan cheese.
Agreed. So relatable and heartwarming words...
This Is a song my father always used to play on his record player when growing up, we were poor when I was young and we couldn’t afford many vinyls / tapes or CDs. One of my earliest memories was sitting on the landing at the top of the stairs when I was supposed to be asleep listening to this record playing downstairs in the living room. It’s a memory I’ll cherish forever. I always make sure to listen to it once in a while, I always shed a few tears thinking about what once was, and to remember to take life as it comes, and to enjoy myself.
Thank you Mike Oldfield
That's a beautiful tender memory. Thank ye fer sharin.
This song has special memories for me too I was 18 in 1975 when it first came out I am 65 now it had a very Christmassy wintry sound I think it was then around that time when it came out and The Listener sponsored radio station would play it so I made it a Christmas special song so now whenever I can I still play it at Christmas time. This Christmas I do not have my own place to live I'm basically homeless and I'm living with a woman all I have is my tiny phone and can only play it through the phone I used to play it on a big stereo and turn it up loud and dance to it on my tippy toes. I hope someday I get to have a big stereo and my own home again where I can celebrate these kind of songs and music.
I too have personal memories from childhood for loving this whole piece of art. I love it, because of those memories. xx
Pure Englishness. Extolling the simple pleasures of country life. Beer, cheese. an open fire, a wind. Absolutely charming record.
Nothing wrong about beer and cheese. Enjoy!
Recorded in Wales...
I listened to Mike Oldfield as a young girl in the 70s tubular bells stopped me being scared of thunderstorms! But this song was my favourite, roll forward nearly 50 years and on one sleepless night in February i listen to tubular bells again and i get to thinking about that beautiful song on horseback. Once found i played it a couple of times... tears rolling down my face because it brought back so many happy memories but the main one was of my gorgeous Vic, he was a big brown beastie with a big brown face... sadly lost March 2023 at the grand age of 36, will never forget him or this song. Thank you Mr Oldfield for giving me the best teenage years and a song to remember my Victor xx
Wonderful memories. Thank you for sharing.
I'm 75 and still moved by the heart in this song after something like 50 years. A musical masterpiece. If anyone attends my funeral, I hope this will be played as my parting share.
I came here to say that I love this song
A beautiful little song. Great Oldfield 👍🏻
Oh my - so many memories... I was born in 1978, and Mike Oldfield was my dad's favourite artist, he played Ommadawn a lot when I was a little girl... In 1983, when I was 5, my baby brother was born, and I used to sing this song to him - as he got a bit older he also grew to love it; in fact, he absolutely adored it! Unfortunately, my brother had a lot of health problems and sadly in 1992 he died of Reye's Syndrome at age 9 (I was 14) - far too young for such a lovely, kind, sweet-natured little boy... This song was played at his funeral, and as a result I found it very hard to listen to it for years... I'm now 44, and still miss him terribly... However, with the 30th anniversary of his passing imminent, I found real happiness in hearing this song again and remembering the times when he was still with us... Such a beautiful, pure song!
Love Ommadawn still have the LP Mike's music changed my whole view of the world!
What a beautiful story about your brother so glad that so many other people love this song too.
literally criyng i hope you all guys are okay
Unfortunately, many of us have lost loved ones. Some, well before their time.
In my case, none of them can be connected to this song.
But I am.
This song speaks volumes to me and reinforces my grounding in mother earth.
My father was a man of the earth, and so am I.
I hope we all survive the coming technology revolution.
This is going to be a real biggie!
Thank you for telling us about your little brother . Bless him dearly .
Such a pure and moving song, it makes cry almost everytime I hear it. Mike was going through a lot when he recorded Ommadawn, his alcoholic mother died and he had suffered for years from anxiety and panic attacks. The album's intricate and restless pieces reflect Mike's agitated mind through that time, and yet at the end of it you reach this peaceful gem, which expresses nothing more than the desire of serenity you find in the simple things. Thank you Mike Oldfield.
Thanks Mike to bring light in the hearts of so many people with your beautiful music.
Je confirme encore aujourd'hui que Mike Oldfield est un génie !!!!
Je suis né en 1971 et je me souviens de cette mélodie étant très jeune. 💙🤍❤️🔊🎵🎶🎤👏👏👏💪👍
Bravo et merci pour cette œuvre musicale !!!!
All these little school kids are epic unforgettable heroes for me!! :-)
I first heard this while on remand. I've just done a 10 year stretch and it was the first song I listened to after leaving prison. It gives me hope
How nice
Hope things are going well for you. Tough times.. Good luck.
Did you choose to listen to this or did you find it unexpectedly?
@@-coolant4883 i picked it purposely. It took me away from the things I did in the past.
You deserve a second chance. Hope you’re doing well 👍
What a gem, what a magnificent gem 🙏
The selections listed on Mike Oldfield’s albums, featured “Tubular Bells (part one and two) on his “Tubular Bells” album.
“Hergest Ridge” also featured only a part one and a part two.
“Ommadawn” listed only a part one and a part two on the listing. So when the final notes of “Ommadawn” (part two) started to fade, I got up to change the record and was caught by surprise by this wonderful melody.
Always loved this song....🤗🤗
When my little daughter was only quite few months old (now she is almost 9) I always played this song for her on my CD device, while going to bed.. Those were one of her first smiles i could see in her lovely face. I will love this song forever.
Such a genius this man is!
My late dad used to sing this to us when we were very young in the early eightes. Brings back memories of him. A great song and very special to me.
This is mine and my daughter's favorite song from when she was a youngster..she will be 47 tomorrow, Dec. 30th! I still have this album!
Phyllis R amazing how music spans generations. This is one of my daughter’s favourites and she only 6. May quality music like this live for ever.
beautifull
@@Torgeir1608 ??
@@phyllis5789 I play this for my 1 1/2 year old grandson Albert each time we are together. He loves it, dancing and singing along. Sadly he is also very rough with my mobile phone during the "sing & dance session". He's responsible for the "z" comment. Sorry for that! Nothing z about this song, zimply beautiful!
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This is just a masterpiece love it
This song is about much more than being on horseback: it's about being in the 'zone' and enjoying life while doing it. I think the kid's chorus in the end is really fitting because this comes natural for kids.
If i was a school music teacher, i knew what i had to do to increase my prestige! ;-)
I love the little slides up and down at the end. Really fullfills how it's built as a crescendo.
I sometimes try to sing along with my far from good singing voice....but strangely i always seem to get a frog in my throat and a tear in my eye so beautiful are these lyrics....so full of wonderfulness ❤😊😊😊
Such a beautiful song
this song takes you to another time and place, in my mind "a beautiful Place", quiet, peaceful, magic where good things exist. It's a time traveller song, with no specific era. Our mind just accept it and go, simple as that, it's what I truly think, in my humble opinion.
I love this song, always have, never fails to raise emotion.
It makes U want to go running thru the fields and forest shouting for joy
Came to my mind this morning, that I haven't heard this song more than 10 years.
WHen my sister passed away, it was the last time.
As a small child, I referred to this album as the "Blue Eye record".
My sister told me I would search refuge in her room, when our mother had a bad day, and ask her tp play it.
It was a door to another universe, full of mesmerizing sounds and pictures.
It also taught me loads about musical instruments, synthesizers and composition.
This song holds a special magic on it's own.
Pure class from one of life's great artists i kneel before your greatness mike Oldfield the great
We had this on a cassette I recorded from the record library (those were the days! Vinyl record libraries!) I was about 11 or 12 ... we played that cassette to death in the car. And loved every minute.
Reminds me of my late brother he had this album. So many memories 🥺💔
Beautiful beautiful song. Big love to all that feel the same ❤️❤️❤️
My very first Album I listened to after being introduced to Phaedra by our English teacher during a lesson in the late 70’s... I wanted to marry Mike Oldfield. Well, that never happened, sadly...
You have a beautiful voice.
Beautiful song. 💚💜🌹🙏
One of my FAVORITE SONGS EVER
I just love it. Makes sense in my life. I can play his little song one hundred times.
What a happy, content, peaceful melody. Sadly live isn‘t always like this.
It is somewhere.
It is on a horseback
Escuchándolo en 2021 😊, preciosa canción, grande Mike Oldfield 😍💯✖️💯, un abrazó y saludos desde España 🇪🇦 😘.
My Brother passt away ....His Song ❤️❤️❤️❤️
This was also my brother's song... He passed away aged 9 in 1992 (when I was 14)... I hope he occasionally looks down at his big sister when I play this...
Still great sung after all this years ! One off my favourites !! In this record i finding, happness, Free in the nature,, childeren singing, horses running. Thank you Mister Mike for youre lovely music.
Georges Van Soest - mine, too 🙂
With failing hearing it now sound so different - however, I still have memories of this from when it sounded 'proper'. A truly wonderful piece of music. Thanks Mike.
i love this song.
If you have the single of his Christmas tune In Dulci Jubilo, flip it over and play the B-side - it’s this!
I haven't heard this song since it first came out, I had forgotten about it, I had also forgotten how nice and calming it is.
thanks for sharing. beautifull song from a beuatifull album !
This was the B side to , In Dulci JubIlo back in the 70s , a great track .
I think it was a double A side, I used to have the original 7inch single. Wish I still had it 😞
Ommadawn is a masterpiece and the album is topped off by this wonderful song. They don't make 'em like this any more! Sadly!
My daughter has a beautiful big brown beastie, named Amira,,
OMG.!! Why am i Crying 🎊😭❤🙏🏻 Aww The children chorus 😭😭🎊❤🎉
Most underrated masterpiece😂 i love this song, it is perfect after ommadawns brutal greatness❤
I got the album and this song isn’t even listed on it. The track listing is “Ommadawn (Part one)” and “Ommadawn (Part two)”. “On Horseback” is an unlisted song.
@@michaelmckenna6464 then you have an early version of the LP. 🤔
Most do have it and so do all CDs.
@@peterkoch3777 I bought the Italian issue of the album in 1981. I also got it on 8-track cartridge tape in 1982. “On Horseback” is featured (but not listed on either). It was a pleasant surprise on both.
Masterpiece xmas 1975
like cheese
I like the smell of a Westerly breeze
But I like more than all of these
To be on horseback
Hey and away we go
Through the grass, cross the snow
Big brown beastie
Big brown face
I'd rather be with you
Than flying through space
I like thunder and I like rain
And open fires with roaring flames
But if the thunder is in my brain
I'd like to be on horseback
Some like the city some the noise
Some make chaos and others toys
But if I was to have the choice
I'd rather be on horseback
Hey and away we go
Through the grass, cross the snow
Big brown beastie
Big brown face
I'd rather be with you
Than flying through space
Some find it strange to be here
On this small planet with who knows where
But when it's strange and full of fear
It's nice to be on horseback
Some are short and others tall
Some hit there heads against the wall
But it doesn't really matter at all
When you happen to be on horseback
Hey and away we go
Through the grass, cross the snow
Big brown beastie
Big brown face
I'd rather be with you
Than flying through space
So if you feel a little glum
To Hergest Ridge you should come
In summer, winter, rain or sun
It's good to be on horseback, hm
Hey and away we go
Through the grass, cross the snow
Big brown beastie
Big brown face
I'd rather be with you
Than flying through space
Hey and away we go
Through the grass, cross the snow
Big brown beastie
Big brown face
I'd rather be with you
Than flying through space
You know, I'd rather be on horseback
War-varc'h ha mat pell zo ! 😁
"... flying TO space"! + "...small planet AND who knows there"
The sound is clearer so it is remastered... On Horseback and Sally, the most beautiful lullabies ever!!
Tennyson
"On Horseback"
I like beer, and I like cheese
I like the smell of a westerly breeze
But what I like more than all of these
Is to be on horseback.
Hey and away we go
Through the grass, across the snow
Big brown beastie, big brown face
I'd rather be with you than flying through space.
I like thunder, and I like rain
And open fires, and roaring flames.
But if the thunder's in my brain,
I'd like to be on horseback.
Some like the city, some the noise
Some make chaos, and others, toys.
But if I was to have the choice,
I'd rather be on horseback.
Hey and away we go
Through the grass, across the snow
Big brown beastie, big brown face
I'd rather be with you than flying through space.
Some find it strange to be here,
On this small planet, and who knows where.
But when it's strange and full of fear,
It's nice to be on horseback.
Some are short, and others tall,
Some hit their heads against the wall.
But it doesn't really matter at all,
When you happen to be on horseback.
Hey and away we go
Through the grass, across the snow
Big brown beastie, big brown face
I'd rather be with you than flying through space.
So if you you feel a little glum,
To Hergest Ridge you should come.
In summer, winter, rain or sun,
It's good to be on horseback.
Hm!
Hey and away we go
Through the grass, across the snow
Big brown beastie, big brown face
I'd rather be with you than flying through space.
Hey and away we go
Through the grass, across the snow
Big brown beastie, big brown face
I'd rather be with you than flying through space.
I'd rather be on horseback.
Un chef d'oeuvre !
He cooks eggs? I had no idea.
Here because of Pete Townshend's book.....enjoyed this song very much!!
May I ask which book?
@@AlexDainese It's called "Who I Am"
Worth reading?
@@TheIanoTube Yes
my favorite song
Thanks mike
Posiblemente la primera cancion compuesta e interpretada por el mismo M.O., en donde cuenta lo bueno que es montar a caballo, un poco cursi y bucolico pero es una melodia muy agradable de escuchar. Quizas el bueno de Mike quisiera evadirse del dolor producido por la muerte de su madre, fallecida durante la grabacion del titanico album OMD, quien sabe, el tema en todo caso es sosegado y muy meritorio. Oldfield for ever.
funny, how the kids aren't just in the rhythm. but love it!
This masterpiece could almost find a home on Piper at the Gates of Dawn as the stand-out track, not that Syd Barrett would know.
Tu es tranquille puis tout à coup tu entends ce titre. Il t'envoie direct à ton adolescence et à tes amis ou ta ptite copine de l'époque. Aujourd'hui tout a changé , Damned. Où sont t-ils tous , comment est leurs vies 40 ans plus tard. Et la ptite copine , la 1ere. SA fait Zarbi quand même. Sniff
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Second best song I've ever heard about horses. Absolute best, of course, is "Chestnut Mare" by the Byrds.
Pah. I'll see your "Chestnut Mare" and raise you Jethro Tull, "Heavy Horses".
Perhaps the Mike's first song composed and performed by himself, some old-fashioned and bucolic but very pleasant to hear. Mike maybe needed to escape from some kind of inner pain by singing this song. Placid and peaceful tune to calm oneself. Oldfield for ever.
love this song
This song is awesome and science fiction sounding
beautiful ...ProgressivePsychedelicElectronicEnglishFolk
...does that cover it?
This appear to be a new remixed version featuring a much clearer Oldfield’s voice than on the older ones. Also more echo during the chorus. Also an added “Think of it” at the end, if I’m not mistaken
It must have been taken from 2010 remastered version.
I like the vocals here better, but I feel like half of the instrumentation was pushed too far back in the mix losing some of its majestic quality.
I hate so much the deluxe versions. The songs were great back in the day, why ruining all the nostalgia by adding new vocals, new instrumentation and horrible mix. Mike Oldfield lost his way on these ones like George Lucas for star wars ... or maybe that's an argument to sell new records. anyway I'll stick to my vinyl records from the past.
@@TheDinosaur08 I couldn't agree more. I bought a copy of Tubular Bells recently [one of seemingly dozens around - and NON better than the original] and I couldn't listen to it. It went straight into the garden for bird scaring.
@@pleatedskirt18 That is, you use tubular bells to scare birds away, or the CD? (Lol)
Very Nice ,..
"I like beer, and I like cheese" & so do I Mike, perhaps too much.
Impresionante.
Sublime
exquisite
I like beer and I like cheese
I like the smell of a Westerly breeze
But I like more than all of these
To be on horseback
Hey and away we go
Through the grass, cross the snow
Big brown beastie
Big brown face
I'd rather be with you
Than flying through space
I like thunder and I like rain
And open fires with roaring flames
But if the thunder is in my brain
I'd like to be on horseback
Some like the city some the noise
Some make chaos and others toys
But if I was to have the choice
I'd rather be on horseback
Hey and away we go
Through the grass, cross the snow
Big brown beastie
Big brown face
I'd rather be with you
Than flying through space
Some find it strange to be here
On this small planet with who knows where
But when it's strange and full of fear
It's nice to be on horseback
Some are short and others tall
Some hit there heads against the wall
But it doesn't really matter at all
When you happen to be on horseback
Hey and away we go
Through the grass, cross the snow
Big brown beastie
Big brown face
I'd rather be with you
Than flying through space
So if you feel a little glum
To Hergest Ridge you should come
In summer, winter, rain or sun
It's good to be on horseback
Hey and away we go
Through the grass, cross the snow
Big brown beastie
Big brown face
I'd rather be with you
Than flying through space
Hey and away we go
Through the grass, cross the snow
Big brown beastie
Big brown face
I'd rather be with you
Than flying through space
You know, I'd rather be on horseback
"... On this small planet with who knows where" i think "with" is wrong"! I always here instead "and"!
And i also think it´s in the refrain "...than flying TO space" and not "...through..." !
And i also think it must be "to space" instead of "through space" !
Did you ever hear cover “pohadka” by plihal?
I have always liked this song..in spite of the fact that always reminds me a little of rod jane and freddy ...
poetry
The kids in the chorus sound like they're having so much fun :-)
Pity they can't sing in tune! There are proper childrens choirs that could have done it a lot better.
@@Phiyedough he got the kids from his town to sing it... I think that's much nicer
@@JS-us8mg Yes, the charm more than makes up for lack of technical excellence.
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dec 31 1976 with me dearest friend
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Mike
Precious Mike, I always loved you so, that untoughtfully but inevitably I married a man who could be your twin brother....hum. No kidding.
Smooth
This song sounds like I'm dying
you high my nigga
Yeah...dying to be on horseback!
Chorus "The Penrhos Kids" 🌍🌎🌏
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It surely influenced Pink Floyd's 'Another Brick In The Wall".
This came out first
@@rogerandre07 That's why influenced.
Those horses are just another brick in the wall!
È per caso JAN ANDERSON dei JETHRO TULL quello che canta assieme ai bambini su ON HORSEBACK tratta dall' album OMMADAWN di MIKE OLDFIELD ???
Somewhere in England, Lloyd is pondering
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The Tina Belcher song!
(Except maybe the first two lines would be: "I like burgers, and I like cheese/ And I like the impudent swagger of zombies...")
What no beer ?
Now I know his voice. A bit like Ian Anderson
My dads just died. He despised this song
lmao
Lol this is awful 😂
GronkMusic thanks for the opinion now fuck off 👍🏻
@@shanedeboss send him back to sinatra
@@filipemendes2295I like 'em both. As Mike Oldfield himself says (paraphrasing) it's all music.
What 3 albums did you produce by the time you were 22?
@@123discgolf Gronk might have railed lines off three separate CD covers by 22, maybe.
Quindi chi canta su ON HORSEBACK e recita è MIKE OLDFIELD??? Giuro pensavo fosse JAN ANDERSON!!!!!! Comunque NON capisco perché MIKE OLDFIELD non ha usato più spesso la sua voce!!!!!!!!! Nell'album di esordio assoluto assieme alla sorella SALLY nel duo SALLYANGIE,l'album era CHILDREN OF THE SUN , Lui MIKE OLDFIELD giovanissimo credo 16 enne se la cava molto bene con la voce!!!!!!!! Quindi torno a domandarmi il PERCHÉ nei SUOI dischi da SOLISTA ha utilizzato la sua voce così POCO!!!!!!!!!