AL WILSON - THE SNAKE (RARE VIDEO FOOTAGE)
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- AL WILSON - THE SNAKE (RARE VIDEO FOOTAGE) FROM THE SCENE SHOW OKLAHOMA CITY HOSTED BY RONNIE KAYE YEAR 1974. RECORD LABEL: SOUL CITY 767 YEAR 1968. COMPOSED BY: OSCAR BROWN JR. PRODUCED BY: JOHNNY RIVERS & MARC GORDAN.
A Northern Soul anthem in Britain, still filling huge dancefloors to this day.
"The Snake" is a song written and first recorded by civil-rights activist Oscar Brown in 1963; it became a hit single for American singer Al Wilson in 1968.
What a great song, based on one of the famous Aesop's Fables from thousands of years ago. And absolutely full of metaphors and allegories to some unfortunate characteristics we can encounter in human nature, if we don't use good judgment about some people.
Love this song duck (nottingham
It’s like the Scorpion and Frog fable
Still listening to this awesome tune at age 70+
A great northern soul track...a Tune!!..
Moral of the story: only Al Wilson can pull off double-denim
Lol. Truth.
In fact,it's tripple,that hat is pretty obvious
...haha, but I'd have to say you wrong this fashion was prevalent back in those days...a common sight!
I pull off double denim every day of the week, lol.
Al was pure seventies in that outfit and topped off with white platform shoes! I loved that decade best years of my life!
It's still a great song in 2020 and Al Wilson knew how to sing this song!!!!!! Moral of story: A snake is a snake is a snake . . . . .
Is this not pre-recorded? Either way amazing singer
As is Ilhan Nur Said Elmi!
...And Al Wilson is a legend. The pride of black lives, as are Chadwick Boseman, Kobe Bryant, and Michael Jordan
Moral of story is Communism is here and you let the muthafkrs in 🤣
Some snakes love to recite it!!!
Moral of story: be careful who you allow into your life.
Be careful who we let across our borders, into our government, into our schools, pulpits.... Trump just quoted this at a rally... When the list of PEDO'S comes out, YOU'RE GOING TO LOSE IT! TRUMP2020
Thanks for explaining. 🙄
Amen!
Yes indeed
That's not the moral of the story. The moral of the story is that something cannot change its nature. A snake will always bite you. It's a take on the fable about the scorpion and the frog.
I've loved this since I first heard it, many years ago. An outstanding song, sung by a great singer - pure gold from beginning to end ! And how cool does he look in this film ?
Oh the memories of that time 💞
I used to have a hat like that.
Holy cow! This is where Trump got the words for his "snake poem"! Ooorah!
Yes, and actually the story behind this song is thousands of years old. It originates (as far back as its history goes) to one of Aesops Fables, a collection of stories told by a slave, thousands of years ago.
What a powerful beautiful song....and a mighty man's voice driving it. Al Wilson...amazing! What a cool time to have be alive....I remember this one well.
Music from 60's and 70's were the BEST
I remember it very well. I'm living it now, as a matter of fact! Did the same thing, even tho I know better.
I'm trying to find out who sang the lady's part in that song but it's not listed anywhere. He worked a lot with Freda Payne, so I'm just guessing that it's her. Maybe someone can enlighten me.
@@willm.1002Great question!
As a therapist, I often quoted this song to female clients....."Oh shut up silly woman, said that reptile with a grin: You knew damned well I was a snake before you took me in!" Lol.
what a guy, such an amazing talent and so underrated. R.I.P AL
"The Snake" is a song and single released by American singer Al Wilson in 1968, and written by civil-rights activist Oscar Brown in 1963. The lyrics tell a story inspired by Aesop's fable of The Farmer and the Viper. Released in 1968 in the United States on Johnny Rivers' Soul City Records it made the Top 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1968
Thanks 👍
This funky number should've ssslithered ssstraight into the number 1 ssslot in ssdixty8....it had no.1 potential then & still has today
Good knowledge!
2023 - more than ever,
a snake is a snake is a snake 🐍
Exactly!!! So True 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯🙏
Great song still sounds great and rings true today! Still have the Soul City 45!! Thanks Al.
Great rendition, but Al didn't write it. Oscar Brown Jr. did.
@@SkammLykelee Hmmm don't know about Oscar. Just know Al does the song justice in hos great one of a kind rendition!
@@Barking914Oscar Brown wrote these lyrics, recorded the song in 1963. Oscar Brown Jr is a well known black civil rights advocate. I am sure Trump did not get his families approval to use his work in this manner based on who he was. As he used poems, our history ,tales, fables to recite our history ,then he is using it to attack another race of people He was a singer, songwriter,radio host,activist and more and the likes of Trump, his derangers hearing him recite one of his Essays based in a old slave poster saling black slaves would be shocked
Ive got the Soul City 45 as well! Love this its one of my favourites, I always wonder who the woman is that comes in singing right near the end as he is hissing as she has a great voice as well
GOLD PURE GOLD ....... What a treasure .... Better than i could have imagined
+Dan King Thankyou.
Produced by Johnny Rivers. Now that explains the sound and tempo quite a bit. Al is marvelous in his performance.
Yes it was Johnny Rivers produced! Interesting combination. Johnny was blue eye soul back in the day. What a great combo of talent!
Definitely has secret agent man vibes.
Wigan casino ! such amazing memories of Northern soul . Polished souls for the sllliiiipppp... long skirts and attitude.., coool
Got this 45 as a strapping young man, just loved it, what great words, message and composition. STILL sounds great today> Bless you Al!
I first heard this song driving to work back in the early seventies and instantly feel in love with it. I didn't stop until I found out who sang it, the soul singer Al Wilson. The meaning of this song is so true and Al did a great job I never forgot it. I still all these years later play from time to time just to remind myself to be careful who you trust because the snakes are out there. And like another Black singer only Country the late great Charlie Pride sang " The snakes craw at Night".
That's denim at its best
Back when they Knew how to dress well . Miss those days .
@@averypetty2465 And dress Left.
Just heard this on the radio...... had to look it up and play in again....... GOOD STUFF!!!!
Brilliant song. Sang with real meaning. Wow Brilliant.
The Snake was written by civil rights activist, Oscar Brown in 1963 and released as a single in 1968 by Al Wilson. Interestingly the lyrics were inspired by one of Aesop’s Fable’s and is based on the story of the Farmer and the Viper; which in this case is portrayed by a ‘tender-hearted’ woman who takes in a dying snake and nurses it back to health, only to her detriment when the serpent turns on her! 0:31[The Listening Post Blog]
The moral of “The Farmer and the Snake” short story is that “we must think carefully before taking any action.” A toxic person will always cause harm even if we help them in their critical condition. 0:41[FirstCry]
Trump recited lyrics to "The Snake" at rallies throughout his first campaign for president. 1:11[Business Insider]
The president’s favored poem, “The Snake,” isn’t about immigrants. It’s about him. 1:12 [The New York Times]
"Envy, the meanest of vices, creeps on the ground like a serpent." 2:02
Ovid
My new favorite song! Thanks Donald. Europe already bit by The Snake!
@C caymer Is that the best you have? Debate the facts. Only idiots counter against something they have not investigated with "crazy". The evidence is VAST on both counts. It will prove so and already is. Stay dumb.
Clearly the snake was Trump himself.
@@SkammLykeleeClearly President-In-Exile Donald J Trump lives in your cavernous empty Leftist head rent free.
shut up silly woman I'm the reptile with a grin are you know I was a snake when you let me in
When I heard this on my little plastic transistor radio age 9, from that took me into Northern soul, which led me into House/ Rave/ and Other offshoots.
Amazing singer! This song is so good! And the rhythm guitar is from one of my idols, Johnny Rivers...
You knew darn well I was a snake before you brought in......
The original, the best (be very aware to everyone of any suspicion of early signs of any varied signs of the snake, have been a victim of this myself. Be careful and alert) Great tune performed and sung very well. Greatest respect Mr Al Wilson.
Actually Al Wilson's version is itself a cover. The song's writer, Oscar Brown Jr' was the first to record it.
On her way to work one morning
Down the path along side the lake
A tender hearted woman saw a poor half frozen snake
His pretty colored skin had been all frosted with the dew
"Poor thing," she cried, "I'll take you in and I'll take care of you"
She wrapped him up all cozy in a comforter of silk
And laid him by her fireside with some honey and some milk
She hurried home from work that night and soon as she arrived
She found that pretty snake she'd taken to had been revived
She clutched him to her bosom, "You're so beautiful," she cried
"But if I hadn't brought you in by now you might have died"
She stroked his pretty skin again and kissed and held him tight
Instead of saying thanks, the snake gave her a vicious bite
"I saved you," cried the woman
"And you've bitten me, but why?
You know your bite is poisonous and now I'm going to die"
"Oh shut up, silly woman," said the reptile with a grin
"You knew damn well I was a snake before you took me in
Thanx
A-men!!!
A few of the lyrics are incorrect. You doubtlessly copied them from a lyrics site. And they ALL have intentional lyrics "errors" in them because of copyright issues.
One error is "comforter", the line is "coverture of silk".
There are others as well. If you want the other corrections, correct that one, and reply to this, and I'll see about posting the rest here when I have the time.
Our Society is so dumbed down, most people won't know the moral of the story!
It has absolutely nothing to do with immigration.
It can certainly have to do with anything that it can apply to!
And illegal aliens are not immigrants by definition.
Actual immigrants are ALL legal by definition!
This was massive in the northern soul era keep the faith
Nice 👍 dance?;?! X
Remembering Songwriter
Oscar Brown Jr.
(October 10, 1926 - May 29, 2005) [10/10/2019]
fab love it its a story how people mite repay u for your kindness
yep says it all
Trump 2020 brought me here
the Last Time the Leftists 😖were this Angry was when Prez Lincoln defeated them in the Civil War and the Democrats had to give up their Slaves = #WALKAWAY from the Democrats Socialist Plantation, #WALKAWAY
ME TOO!
Same here. 🇺🇸
trump 2106 for me
Daniel Euteneier very fitting!
The 60's and 70's, the good times were the best, the bad times were the worst. The music, the best EVER. From Mowtown, to Rock-N-Roll...just love it!
But the worst times for the 60s and 70s I'd gladly take today
50s-80s☺️
Triple denim and platforms, Al still looks the business!
Oh this is brilliant. The song ace. The performance cool. The denim (say no more).
Cooool Mr. Wilson; like the style, dressing, and mainly the cap.
Had no idea Trump was using this analogy. I've used it myself to many people over the years who just couldn't understand why they kept repeating the same behaviors expecting things to be different..
MAKE AMERICA AGAIN with real music like this again!! Pure crap is all you hear anymore. Today's music actually "rapes" my ears!! Go Trump and Al Wilson!!!!!
The story behind this song is based on Aesop's fables "The farmer and the viper".....the moral is there's a distinction between good and evil and you can't change what was evil in the first place
Aesop's is my Bible
Well said - kindness gets abused by those predisposed to evil.
Women- Please remember to let the snake freeze and die peacefully by the lake. We can't always see the red flags, sometimes they're hidden, but when you can see 'em, you best count your blessings and listen to them. Was it, Maya Angelou who once said, "When someone shows you who they are, believe them."
This is the text book definition of a groovy song. The fast tempo with chill lyrics and incredible horns is perfectly blended.
Donald Trump does a spoken word version of this at all of his rallies!
Al always had pride in his dressing. You always saw him come out on TV looking his best.
Al Wilson was a great singer...I met and volunteered at an after school program with his brother in law years ago in San Bernardino...Lol I thought I was so cool for that 😂😂😂
Absolutely Outstanding And Fantastic And Timeless Soul Music. 👍
Very relevant to today..I like when President Trump sites this poem.
Seems like this hit song has been read as poetry, by Donald Trump, countless times!
Great song by great singer.
Trump brought me here! 🐍
Donald Trump brought me here....
WWG1WGAWW
0:32 me too
I get it. He's the snake!
Don’t ruin the song for me
Trump is a snake
This rocks 🪨 🎸 the world 🌎
Hi Al I just love you song you sing very good
Thank you very much for posting this video.
It’s brilliant to have a live video as well as the song.
our Country is the Tender Woman >>> the Leftists Socialists are the SNAKES 🇺🇸👍 KEEP AMERICA GREAT !
Great ❤
Thumbs up host full support
Most of these legends have passed away, so it’s a privilege to still have a few still going even though they don’t sound the same, and people can not expect a person 70+ or 80+ to sound like a 20 something anymore.❤
Rest in Peace Oscar Brown Jr who recorded this song in 1963,also Al Wilson who re-recorded it in 1963. Oscar was a black civil rights activist who did most of this by reciting our history in spoken word version . He was also a singer and more and I hate Trump and his derangers are only hearing this song because dummy recited it at a rally years ago. Brown words could scorch your soul to its core when reciting our black history in America. This even when reading an old slave auction poster using the tone of those slave master. As usual Trump never gets permission to use others works, songs and since Brown passed in 2005 I doubt he even asked his family to recite his lyrics to this song. If Brown was alive he would be ethering Trump ,his support left and write nit just about this but them period. But either way the snake describes him, them and want he unleashed on us all.
Trump brought me here and now I'm enjoying this golden oldie turned campaign feature!
" king of fierce countenance, and understanding dark sentences"
" set time of the end."
" This king will use his wisdom to make lies successful. He will think that he is very important. He will destroy many people without warning. "
Daniel 8:19 And he said, Behold, I will make thee know what shall be in the last end of the indignation: for at the time appointed the end shall be.
20 The ram which thou sawest having two horns are the kings of Media and Persia.
21 And the rough goat is the king of Grecia: and the great horn that is between his eyes is the first king.
22 Now that being broken, whereas four stood up for it, four kingdoms shall stand up out of the nation, but not in his power.
23 And in the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors are come to the full, a king of fierce countenance, and understanding dark sentences, shall stand up.
24 And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power: and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practise, and shall destroy the mighty and the holy people.
25 And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify himself in his heart, and by peace shall destroy many: he shall also stand up against the Prince of princes; but he shall be broken without hand.
*In simpler English* .
19 He said, “Now, I will explain the vision to you. I will tell you what will happen later, in the time of God’s anger. Your vision was about the set time of the end.
20 “You saw a male sheep with two horns. Those horns are the kings of Media and Persia. 21 The male goat is the king of Greece. The big horn between its eyes is the first king. 22 After that horn broke, four horns grew in its place. Those four horns are four kingdoms. Those four kingdoms will come from the nation of the first king. But they will not be as strong as the first king.
23 “When the end comes near for those kingdoms, a bold and cruel king will come. This king will tell lies. This will happen when many people have turned against God. 24 This king will be very powerful. But his power will not come from himself. He will cause terrible destruction. He will be successful in everything he does. He will destroy powerful people and even God’s people. 25 This king will use his wisdom to make lies successful. He will think that he is very important. He will destroy many people without warning. He will try to fight even God, the Prince of princes! But that cruel king will be destroyed. And it will not be human power that destroys him.
Great campaign feature, trump's urged you lot on and now stands in judgement of your wrongs, yeah there's a snake...trump !
@@Anthony-xe2pz trump was talking about the deep state
Yuk
This overlooked brother shined on this great composition and performance, later in life toured in the 70's after (Show and Tell) recording with Marvin Gaye. He should have achieved much bigger things as an artist who could vocally hold his own with anyone. RIP.
But he did not write this. Oscar Brown Jr. did. My favorite song Al did was, "Show and Tell".
Cool.
He has a wonderful vocal instrument. I had tickets to see him but it was the worst blizzard in 50 yrs that night. I cried!
Platform shoes, bell bottoms, newsboy cap!! Love the sounds and look of the old days!
France just had another beheading (this time in a Church!) When I saw this reported, this song came to mind.
great song.
I think this was the song that Trump referenced in his campaign and Wilson's family objected.
Overdubbed by the record,,but the guy could sing...also hear his "Show And Tell"
what a great voice. what a great song.
That surely was a #1 hit!
Al Wilson was a hero
Wow!! Awesome!!
Remember when trump told THIS story of the snake? Lol..I thought it was a poem he was reading... I didn't know it was an Al Wilson song! But it IS poetry too music. And sounds just as good today as its did back then.
High-waist-cut double denim with matching paper-boy-cap? Make that two for me, please and one for the road! And where do I get the magma pedestals, again?
First name comes to my mind - Ilham Omar.
Just finished watching Trump in Philadelphia 2024 had to listen to the song again
"oh you silly woman, you knew damn well I was a snake when you took me in" said Berry to America
a home-o snake.
Barry "Obama" Soetaro, and his husband Michael "Michelle" Robinson.
Brother one of those Soul stars who never achieved consistent start status on the charts. This one was from a few years prior to the '74' smash I guess he was promoting on this show (Show and Tell). We caught him doing back-up for Marvin Gaye at Circle Star Theater (San Carlos,CA) during Sexual Healing tour. I thought that was kinda' sad as Al Wilson held his own with any male lead singer/performer.
That was Marvin Gaye's last concert I remember I was there
Reminds me of my 1st. husband
reminds me of the one I have now!
Great talent, gone to soon
Who else is here bcos of trump
MAGA
" king of fierce countenance, and understanding dark sentences"
" set time of the end."
" This king will use his wisdom to make lies successful. He will think that he is very important. He will destroy many people without warning. "
Daniel 8:19 And he said, Behold, I will make thee know what shall be in the last end of the indignation: for at the time appointed the end shall be.
20 The ram which thou sawest having two horns are the kings of Media and Persia.
21 And the rough goat is the king of Grecia: and the great horn that is between his eyes is the first king.
22 Now that being broken, whereas four stood up for it, four kingdoms shall stand up out of the nation, but not in his power.
23 And in the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors are come to the full, a king of fierce countenance, and understanding dark sentences, shall stand up.
24 And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power: and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practise, and shall destroy the mighty and the holy people.
25 And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify himself in his heart, and by peace shall destroy many: he shall also stand up against the Prince of princes; but he shall be broken without hand.
*In simpler English* .
19 He said, “Now, I will explain the vision to you. I will tell you what will happen later, in the time of God’s anger. Your vision was about the set time of the end.
20 “You saw a male sheep with two horns. Those horns are the kings of Media and Persia. 21 The male goat is the king of Greece. The big horn between its eyes is the first king. 22 After that horn broke, four horns grew in its place. Those four horns are four kingdoms. Those four kingdoms will come from the nation of the first king. But they will not be as strong as the first king.
23 “When the end comes near for those kingdoms, a bold and cruel king will come. This king will tell lies. This will happen when many people have turned against God. 24 This king will be very powerful. But his power will not come from himself. He will cause terrible destruction. He will be successful in everything he does. He will destroy powerful people and even God’s people. 25 This king will use his wisdom to make lies successful. He will think that he is very important. He will destroy many people without warning. He will try to fight even God, the Prince of princes! But that cruel king will be destroyed. And it will not be human power that destroys him.
I actually heard this song first on the TV show "Northern Exposure". The Shelly Tambo character sang it.
@@fayea4373
MAGA: Moscow Agent Governing America
@@mrchrysler9736 yeah...and?
RIP Legend, what a singer and gone far too soon, but what a back catalogue boys and girls, bless you B.D.
All time favorite, love classic Al Wilson. Perfect !
WOW... FAB!!! ♥ Al Wilson ever since hearing 'Show 'n Tell'. Vintage Gold.
The Trump version is great too
I hope Al Wilson likes Donald Trump because yesterday Mr. Trump was quoting these lyrics to his listeners (to a fine round of applause).
Al Wilson died in '08.
Even a broken clock is correct twice a day.
well i had to bet my money, i'd say Al Wilson wouldn't like the donald very much...
The person who actually wrote this song, Oscar Brown, Jr. was going to sue Drumpf for using those lyrics. Drumpf dropped using it before Brown could sue.
How could Oscar Brown, Jr. sue in 2016 if he died in 2005?
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_Brown
The real story of the snake goes like this: A snake fell from a tree in to some burning bushes a man tried to help the snake by pulling her out of the fire, the snake bit him and by reaction to the pain the man lets go of the snake and she falls again in to the fire, he repeated this with the same results, a person observing told the man: Sir you are really stubborn cant you see the snake will always bite you? The man responded : The nature of the snake is to bite, I will no let this change my nature which is to HELP... The man the took an iron bar and pulled the snake from the fire saving her.... DO NOT CHANGE YOUR GOOD NATURE BECAUSE SOMEBODY HAS DONE YOU HARM... RETAIN YOUR TRUE ESSENCE, just take precautions........................ And that is the true story of the snake....
what do you mean "the real story of the snake"?
Thank you Brother
If that was the "true" message of the fable, then it was a bad one! Should've flayed the serpent to flinders with the iron pole instead!
There is no such thing as a good snake!
Now there’s s life lesson for ya ...and what a voice that man has 😲🎤🎶🐍
"You can put lipstick on a pig but it's still a pig"....
This is a great rendition, but not the original. It was originated by Oscar Brown Jr.in 1963.
This song came to mind to me this morning. I had no idea this was in a trump rally video. Wow!
SSSSSSuperb 👌
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A CLASSIC!! Just heard this recited AND also heard it played on the radio! Al Wilson - - such a treasure and so-o-o-o smooooooth and HOT!
Not by Al. It's by Oscar Brown Jr.
Great intro by Ronnie. I had my best lovin' with a black girl in America in OKC. Came here from Trump. Seriously, we need to shake it up now people. Trump 2016.
Hal Blaine on his monster set NOT Ronnie Tutt.
Why is the audio so good but literally any live footage from concerts nowadays is some potato quality.
He was miming the song :)
I came looking for copper but found 18 carat gold instead.
"The Snake" was written by civil rights activist, poet, folk and jazz singer Oscar Brown Jr. in 1963 His children have tried to stop Donald Trump - a xenophobe, from using this song. From Brown's political perspective - the snake in this tale would be Trump.
"The Fake"
On their way to work each morning
And at lunch and while on break
Honest and decent Americans
Listens to news we know is fake
.
They have all the bells and whistles that appeal to me and you
But in time we find the things they said were never proven true
.
“ Our Polls, our Polls”, they told us
“Our Polls. you know are true”
“Our Polls, our Polls” they told us
Are we still blinding you ?
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They told us Trump colluded with Russia, each and every day
And that “Putin controlled The White House” were things we heard them say
They filled their shows with movie stars, who were eager to join in
Remember in the 2016 election, when he had no chance to win ?
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“ Our Polls, our Polls”, they told us
“Our Polls. you know are true”
“Our Polls, our Polls” they told us
Are we still blinding you ?
.
Rachel Maddow and Trumps tax return, made her out, to look a fool
And Mueller's Investigation results, wiped away some of their drool
Then people started waking up, when their eyes saw something else
And politicians who had been in control, have amassed a lot of wealth
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“ Our Polls, our Polls”, they told us
“Our Polls. you know are true”
“Our Polls, our Polls” they told us
Are we still blinding you ?
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They take apart everything he says and present it all as lies
While our nation flourishes everywhere because how hard he tries
Election time is soon at hand where “We The People” have a voice
You must decide this for yourself, and not let it be ‘their’ choice
.
“ Our Polls, our Polls”, they told us
“Our Polls. you know are true”
“Our Polls, our Polls” they tell us
Are we still blinding you ?.
- The Patriotic Poet
What is a xenophobe?
@@LostTumbs Yes. Orange man is bad indeed. That's a definite fact.
@@LostTumbs I don't engage in hating whole ethnic groups. I leave that kind of ignorant intolerance to people like you.
@@LostTumbs Why are you so interested in hating whole continents? Guess that's typical of a Trump supporter.
Many Snakes out there Beware 😉 Love This Song 💕
Good evening🌙 So true.🌺🏵🌾
I'd give a nickle to have this guy's voice.
Trump needs to wear that outfit to his next rally.