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This song takes me back to my night clubbing days of the early '80's in Zimbabwe. There was a local band, 'Heritage', that used to play this at a night club in called Odettes. I knew the guys in the band and we'd sit listening to the music till the early hours. Good memories!
It was their last major hit, they put out some more singles before splitting in the 80's which didn't do very well. A pity, they were one of the UK's best bands in the 70's.
A long, long time ago I had a production company called Green Back Films and I directed this promo. The B&W picture the hero holds up is actually my mother!
Just a kid when this song came out, but I never stopped loving it and I’m in my fifties now. Catchy melody, incredible harmonies and sing-a-long vocals with masterful musicianship - it had it all.
10cc were a brilliant band. And very clever with their song writing. Anyone that knows their songs will know just how all their songs tell a story. Brilliant. 👍
Went to see Graham and the band last night. Absolutely superb. Small venue and they smashed it. To your point about the story telling... see Neanderthal Man as Exhibit A !!!
I agree, but I wonder what happened in this story. Did the narrator make it out of those encounters fairly in tact? For the "I don't like I love it", was that the narrator's thoughts or was that him talking the others down? True, it seems he physically made it out, as he got to the pool in the end. But then... I wonder what happened at the end of the last verse, if he did, indeed, try that harvest. It's interesting how this song seems to describe the danger of the place, I don't quite understand the choruses.
I know this band since 1980, I, m 54 old now and I still listen, fantastic music.. Bands from 80,s, Alan Parsons, camel, Ambrosia, Steely Dan, . I loveeeeee. Greetings from Spain.
@@Arma070 The 1976 line up is stil in full flow: Graham Gouldman, Rick Fenn and Paul Burgess.. with guests like the amazing Andy Park from Wales. Tight as ever. Lost nothing.
The last and likely only time I saw this video was in early 1979. Being a teenager in the late 1970s early 80s was musically diverse and rewarding. 43 years later this song is still amazing. Thank you for posting 10cc.
Why?? I just love this song/band. Brings back sweet memories of my youth. (Can I go back pls? I don't like the world of today) So, I've listened twice, read comments, am I cool now? Really? Hooray. Lol, I'm joking. Greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱.
I remember when this song hit the charts it was being played practically 24/7 by all the radio stations. Never get tired of listening to it, then, and I haven't got tired of listening to it since.
Great description , so true! The origin is from Graham's visit to Jamaica and Justin Hayward of the Moody Blues getting relieved of his watch and chain! For me, it may be the best reggae song of all time. Seeing them this Friday in Milwaukee! You think they'll play this one???
I heard this in my car yesterday morning. Since then it has been stuck in my head and I have been singing or humming it. Later that day, I was in a beer taproom and I sang "I don't like reggae" and the gentleman next to me goes "I love it". He said "Great 10cc tune". I go "You know it!"
I really like 10cc, I have a 10cc CD along with a lot of good rock & roll like pink Floyd & Lynyrd skynard which I have seen live along with molly hatchet, the outlaws, zztop, grand funk rr, deep purple and many others. I got into rock when I was eight and haven't stepped back. I'm 73 now. Rock on People!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm a 65 year old American veteran, I just vaguely remembered hearing this song ages ago. My father was in the USAF and we had been living in Puerto Rico which happened to be where my mother was from. She came down with cancer in 1977 and we returned to the States the next year. After seven years living in Puerto Rico I had missed. most of the music and big cultural events of a whole decade...1971 to 1978. I had been able to hear a handful of the bigger hits over that time but there was a whole lot of music I simply had never heard of or the bands and singers that had slipped past me...this happened to be one of them. I caught it once or twice on an oldies channel during the 80s and 90s. Interestingly I had joined the army in 1981 and after basic training I was stationed in fort Sill Oklahoma. I was lucky enough to catch the first day of MTV, not long after that I saw this video. It would be years again before I saw it again on UA-cam. It's one of those odd tunes that just sort of sticks with you, not a great song but humorous enough to never quite be forgotten.
The year the road melted at Ohope Beach. I remember getting a Hokey Pokey Icream and before we had for back to the car the whole thing was melted. In the shade at the motorcamp it was 41.5 C.
I heard this for the first time during a Senior year trip to Nassau, Bahamas April 1980, love and listen to it ever since. Reminds me of a special time in my life.
My God,listening to this brings back fond memories of listening to the album blasting out on my dad's record player as a young kid.I think I must know just about every song word for word.10cc were a brilliant band.
This is one of the best songs ever made ever!!! I remember I had the 10cc and Godley and Creme "Changing Faces" video cassette tape with "Good Morning Judge" "Englishman in New York" "Dreadlock Holiday" "Wedding Bells" "Feel the Love" "I'm Mandy, Fly Me" "I'm not in Love" "Golden Boy" and more and it was the best thing EVER!!!!! (and I'm a young man btw) 10CC is one of the most amazing musical sounds and styles ever!
Fussion in full swing ! Briliant match of boogie, soul, folk, rock, pop, reggae and rhythm and blues... Amazing composition.. timeless. it will still be legendary song in a hundred years from now...
@@jannyhilverts6412 They were a great band, but sadly not legendary status. Like even my generation (post 90s) would instantly know The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Queen, etc. But it's really hard I suppose to make hit after hit.
@@stephengrimmer35 Aware of that...but she happens to be an attractive female so I'll stick with double entendre. ( check the body language). I guess only 10cc know for sure but going by some of their other songwriting they appear to enjoy double meanings.
@MickyMadHatter Thanks 10cc mate Now that explains, why of all bands I associated with NY/US, no other had that distinctive, intricate, subtle British vibe - yep, because they were a British Band !!!
Always loved 10cc. My Best friend bought tickets to see Graham Golden at the Philharmonic Hall in Liverpool for my 50th birthday. Best night ever. Love you Bestie. XX
A simple, yet great tribute to Jamaica, Reggae, and Cricket. Such a diverse sounding band, too. From Rubber Bullets, to I'm Not in Love, to this, they weren't afraid to draw outside of the lines and do what they wanted, instead of being pigeonholed.
My ears were sooo accustomed to the "I don't like cricket" version it's only now I realised it's actually "I don't like reggae, I love it" after listening to it for over 100 times 😂
Check out Wham stuff; the bassist (Deon Estus) was [just found out he died last year :( :( :( ] absolutely fantastic, wow he could move around a fretboard. "Bad Boys", "Young guns (go for it!)" and "Club Tropicana" are my all time favorites. :)
OMG, thank u for uploading this! At 16yo I looooooved this song, haven’t heard for a very long tome. Only came looking for it cuz I saw it mentioned on an old ‘Coronation Street’ episode. I love shit that throws me back to an easier time - thanks again!
U just cant fathom where the time has gone, i was 11 or 12 when this came out and even at that young age, i thought what a cool tune and in 2021 still sounds terrific.
How legendary this song from a band who's music was so different ! A true classic !!!
they were unique
This song takes me back to my night clubbing days of the early '80's in Zimbabwe. There was a local band, 'Heritage', that used to play this at a night club in called Odettes. I knew the guys in the band and we'd sit listening to the music till the early hours. Good memories!
If disco and reggae had a baby...
The baby would be regdisc…….
The baby would be "Could you be loved" by Bob Marley.
@@FunkyDisco79 "Dreadlock Holiday" by 10 CC was first.
10cc’s last ever hit. Fine group from the 70s.
Absolutely true!❣️
It was their last major hit, they put out some more singles before splitting in the 80's which didn't do very well. A pity, they were one of the UK's best bands in the 70's.
W😂
70s are forever mate
Das ist ein Ohrwurm, den man nie mehr los wird. Selbst wenn man das Lied nicht mehr hören kann, es läuft immer und immer wieder automatisch im Kopf..
Ear worm
A long, long time ago I had a production company called Green Back Films and I directed this promo. The B&W picture the hero holds up is actually my mother!
Do you know the name of the guy in the Hawaiian shirt by any chance?
Wow, cool story man.
I don't like your story bro....I LOVE IT!
wikid :0)
Cool man :)
Just a kid when this song came out, but I never stopped loving it and I’m in my fifties now. Catchy melody, incredible harmonies and sing-a-long vocals with masterful musicianship - it had it all.
Same 😎
I loved this group, and their songs
This song will never age and still sounds as good today!
Boss tune
Classic i love it
Ground sound
Amen, brother or sister... whoever... tomorrow never knows anyway... Cheers !
Hell yes boss
10cc were a brilliant band. And very clever with their song writing. Anyone that knows their songs will know just how all their songs tell a story. Brilliant. 👍
This is their best.
Went to see Graham and the band last night. Absolutely superb. Small venue and they smashed it. To your point about the story telling... see Neanderthal Man as Exhibit A !!!
I agree, but I wonder what happened in this story. Did the narrator make it out of those encounters fairly in tact? For the "I don't like I love it", was that the narrator's thoughts or was that him talking the others down? True, it seems he physically made it out, as he got to the pool in the end. But then... I wonder what happened at the end of the last verse, if he did, indeed, try that harvest. It's interesting how this song seems to describe the danger of the place, I don't quite understand the choruses.
@@jukesy1992 it's him trying to say something that'll please the Jamaican he's talking to. "I don't just like it...I LOVE it!"
@@jukesy1992 I think you're overthinking this one mate, it's entertainment no more no less. Possibly very loosely based on real life experience!
I love that while on vacation he carries a picture of his mom... what a good lad ..🤗
I know this band since 1980, I, m 54 old now and I still listen, fantastic music.. Bands from 80,s, Alan Parsons, camel, Ambrosia, Steely Dan,
. I loveeeeee. Greetings from Spain.
Can we be friends? We have very similar taste in music!
@@zappababe8577 yessss, of course..
Attented a 10cc concert in Belgium last night, still as awesome!
Great video before MTV Roy Ferguson
Yo what they still perform!?!?! That's epic.
@@Arma070 The 1976 line up is stil in full flow: Graham Gouldman, Rick Fenn and Paul Burgess.. with guests like the amazing Andy Park from Wales. Tight as ever. Lost nothing.
I LOVE his strut at the beginning. So smooth :)
The last and likely only time I saw this video was in early 1979. Being a teenager in the late 1970s early 80s was musically diverse and rewarding. 43 years later this song is still amazing. Thank you for posting 10cc.
I really like this song...
The words to this song are so true 😍
Looking at the world now I reckon we were lucky to have been born when we were.
@jantjepietje5806j'en ai rien à...
Great Reggae, Great lyrics. Such a versatile band with REAL artists!
The fact you searched for this song and scrolled through the comments..... Makes you cooler than you think you are !! 😍
Lol thanks very much you must be very cool too much respect great track
Why??
I just love this song/band.
Brings back sweet memories of my youth. (Can I go back pls? I don't like the world of today)
So, I've listened twice, read comments, am I cool now? Really? Hooray.
Lol, I'm joking.
Greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱.
We were and still are ❤
Lol
Thanks😂😂😊
this song is totally and utterly masterpiece
Wholeheartedly Agree 💯
Agree
Twice a week
Agreed
This band had such range. They could play it all.
I remember when this song hit the charts it was being played practically 24/7 by all the radio stations. Never get tired of listening to it, then, and I haven't got tired of listening to it since.
The best happy-go-lucky song of all time. LIfts the spirit. High vibrations.
❤
Great description , so true! The origin is from Graham's visit to Jamaica and Justin Hayward of the Moody Blues getting relieved of his watch and chain! For me, it may be the best reggae song of all time. Seeing them this Friday in Milwaukee! You think they'll play this one???
10CC were such a massively talented band...they made fantastic music effortlessly
I heard this in my car yesterday morning. Since then it has been stuck in my head and I have been singing or humming it. Later that day, I was in a beer taproom and I sang "I don't like reggae" and the gentleman next to me goes "I love it". He said "Great 10cc tune". I go "You know it!"
Did you get a Pina collada or something harder
No, but I did have a barrel aged stout at around 13% abv.
I really like 10cc, I have a 10cc CD along with a lot of good rock & roll like pink Floyd & Lynyrd skynard which I have seen live along with molly hatchet, the outlaws, zztop, grand funk rr, deep purple and many others. I got into rock when I was eight and haven't stepped back. I'm 73 now. Rock on People!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This whole song is a Yacht Rock, reggae VIBE!
Loved it in '78.
Love it in '22. 🌞♥️
Ball's
2024 🎉🎉
2044 🎉🎉
....and in 2024.
I'm a 65 year old American veteran, I just vaguely remembered hearing this song ages ago. My father was in the USAF and we had been living in Puerto Rico which happened to be where my mother was from. She came down with cancer in 1977 and we returned to the States the next year. After seven years living in Puerto Rico I had missed. most of the music and big cultural events of a whole decade...1971 to 1978. I had been able to hear a handful of the bigger hits over that time but there was a whole lot of music I simply had never heard of or the bands and singers that had slipped past me...this happened to be one of them. I caught it once or twice on an oldies channel during the 80s and 90s. Interestingly I had joined the army in 1981 and after basic training I was stationed in fort Sill Oklahoma. I was lucky enough to catch the first day of MTV, not long after that I saw this video. It would be years again before I saw it again on UA-cam. It's one of those odd tunes that just sort of sticks with you, not a great song but humorous enough to never quite be forgotten.
not a great song?! wash your mouth out with soap! 😆
one of the best things about 60 years old,is the fact that i lived my teenage years in the 70's that is priceless and i am grateful !!!
I remember this song was number 1 here in New Zealand for the summer of 1978 ' it was a particularly hot summer and this song went perfectly with it.
Is this the country that trumps transgenders rights over women's rights? Seriously asking
Totally agree with you my kiwi mate .
@@bobbiesnodgrass4380 That's what I recall anyway, Dunedin 1978 , yes Dunedin hot , unusual. 🙂
The year the road melted at Ohope Beach. I remember getting a Hokey Pokey Icream and before we had for back to the car the whole thing was melted. In the shade at the motorcamp it was 41.5 C.
@@rickh3714 Sticky fingers, sunburn , sand , hot vinyl , no seat belts.🙂
This is the official anthem of cricket
I’m with you brother! This is great music.
Absolutely timeless... it's before "my time" and I still "love it!"
same... its class, Sooo feckin good
44 years later and this song just magically popped into my head. I love it, yeah 👍
It popped into mine 3 days ago...❤
@@user-mv7zf9pi4sWOW...!!! Same with me too..😂🤣👍
Today was a real gift. This is the first time I've saw this video, have always loved this song. It's one song I don't mind getting stuck in my head.
I heard this for the first time during a Senior year trip to Nassau, Bahamas April 1980, love and listen to it ever since. Reminds me of a special time in my life.
My God,listening to this brings back fond memories of listening to the album blasting out on my dad's record player as a young kid.I think I must know just about every song word for word.10cc were a brilliant band.
Is Zeus you're personal God belief that you spread so thinly
@matimus100 Haha funny
That chorus bassline is the bread and butter line of all house music. Legendary.
I didn't realise at first. Interesting.
This song will forever be in my head till I travel over to the next place
We will never get music this good again.
When this tune was released, I was the nighttime jock on WIGY 106 in Bath, Maine. Whatta good time 😊
This is one of the best songs ever made ever!!! I remember I had the 10cc and Godley and Creme "Changing Faces" video cassette tape with "Good Morning Judge" "Englishman in New York" "Dreadlock Holiday" "Wedding Bells" "Feel the Love" "I'm Mandy, Fly Me" "I'm not in Love" "Golden Boy" and more and it was the best thing EVER!!!!! (and I'm a young man btw)
10CC is one of the most amazing musical sounds and styles ever!
That's my dad with the dreadlocks aired live on bbc top of the pops..70's
Wow!! Cool legacy!! ❤️
Great. Love this.
That's awesome brother
What a legend
I remember seeing this video and thinking those guys didn't look scary. Just looked like random locals told to look a bit mean.
❤ Oldie but Goldie ❤😊
This song never ages.its a gem
I love this band. Very talented. Every song tells a story and the music matches the story.
Fussion in full swing ! Briliant match of boogie, soul, folk, rock, pop, reggae and rhythm and blues... Amazing composition.. timeless. it will still be legendary song in a hundred years from now...
Reminds of my school days in the 70,s ...love it ❤😂
The greatest band to ever come out of Manchester
10cc would have to be 1 of the most eclectic bands,pop,rock,reggae
Everything
Strange they could not cope with 80s. Perfect band for it actually.
This terrific band never got the recognition they deserved, Eric Stewart always looks so happy like he can’t believe he’s doing this for a living 😎
? Well, they were widely recognized way back in the seventies of the previous century... Maybe you are of a younger generation?
@@jannyhilverts6412 They were a great band, but sadly not legendary status. Like even my generation (post 90s) would instantly know The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Queen, etc. But it's really hard I suppose to make hit after hit.
@@bassinblue they're legendary in Guam . The Guammies
Well, they’re legendary in musical circles. People who know, know.
This Song Stood the Test of Time. It sounds better than back in 1978.
It stands out more now as most of today's music is senseless shite with no soul
@@stephenrobinson8581 truer words never have been spoken better before.
Heheh, Test. Because, cricket... test match... I'll let myself out.
Ha, ha!
Paris. 2023.
❤ Jacek.
Shout out to Skull Kid for introducing many to this masterpiece.
I love how they refer Jamaica to 'her'. Its the small things that make a beautiful song!
This song is timeless.
On of the greatest songs of all time as a 17 year old I'm glad my dad raised me right with music
Yessir👊💥
Same but i'm 14
music from the decade before music became a guy with a synthesiser...The 10cc, and Supertramp...
Same but I’m 15 lol I was addicted to this song at 11 tho
Genius. Nostalgia. Fantastic. My teenage year heroes. Bless them all. Amen.
Bad to the bone, ain't you Tyrone?
He's done a Rally Driving course, in't you Tyrone?
the walk in the begining is priceless.........LOL
"Course I ave"
'Dont let that dog dribble on my seats, ALRIGHT?!'
@@oscar_geeza4801 your seats? Tyrone this is a stolen car mate!
This was the first time in my life that a song was presented with a video telling a story this way. Revolutionary it was!
"concentrating on truckin right". Every single man who's been abroad for holiday can relate to that.
Woman too, man
Double entendre...."Would you like something harder?" Lol😏 Great song. Great feel. Impossible not to groove to it even all these years later.
Her harvest is the best... she's selling ganga, no double entendre!
@@stephengrimmer35 Aware of that...but she happens to be an attractive female so I'll stick with double entendre. ( check the body language).
I guess only 10cc know for sure but going by some of their other songwriting they appear to enjoy double meanings.
Pure magic music.Doesnt get any better than 10 cc.
The clip is priceless. the song is timeless! We don't Like Cricket, WE LOVE IT!
I was 7 when it came out in 1978, still love it.
Siempre la busqué. Recién la encontré. Hermoso me recuerda a mis padres (RIP)
One of the greatest pop bands of all time
DEFINITELY.
Of all great American Bands:
To me - they are the most intricate and subtle in weaving sounds & lyrics !!!
@@alfredrutz7830 10cc are from Manchester, England, not America. But yes, they're great!
@MickyMadHatter
Thanks 10cc mate
Now that explains, why of all bands I associated with NY/US, no other had that distinctive, intricate, subtle British vibe - yep, because they were a British Band !!!
Wow, pamiętam jak dziś mimo, że minęło tyle lat, a jaka była zabawa na dyskotekach, super !!!
first reggy song I heard, then came Bob M. this is a classic, I´m 61 yo.
Things like this make me happy to be alive...they also make me miss a different time that I wasnt around for.
10cc's greatest hits was the first casette I ever bought with my own money when I started working in 1978
i had a radio cassette player and recorded everthing from the radio FOR FREE.....:)
That's cool
@@johnjames4834 "Home Taping is Killing Music!!!!" I did it too...
@@reesemorgan2259 todays music should be killed
@@johnjames4834 Metoo :-)
Always loved 10cc. My Best friend bought tickets to see Graham Golden at the Philharmonic Hall in Liverpool for my 50th birthday. Best night ever. Love you Bestie. XX
Cricket , seagulls, summer, regae and this song pure enjoyment
The very definition of *heaven*
😁🏏
Trippy 🍸
some good herb in your pocket and a cold beer thats all a man needs watching some good test cricket
Absolutely top shelf. This will never get old.
I absolutely love this song, it gets stuck in my head all the time.
Such a great time and music!
Still a great song after all these years. I don't like reggae, I love it! Incredible lyrics guys!
Saw them live when it had just reached number 1 in the charts. Had three number ones with different lead singers. All great singers.
Possibly the most under rated band of all time
Ah stop will ya.
my kid (19 months) loves this and we r playing it over and over ... gr8 video and song
This track featured briefly on the Reggae Sunsplash 1979 VHS cassette.. I'm smiling listening to this right now...
The more you play this song, the better it gets! 🌴💃🏾🎧
what a classic!! an amazing band, so unique... no one can touch them!!! xx
It’s stuck in my head, I’m constantly singing in my mind,
La musica di quei tempi è ineguagliabile, unica, irripetibile... ❤❤❤
This song will be relevant for an eternity.
The good old times, when looks weren't emphasized so much for musicians but their pure talent...
Yes now we have sexy singers like Ed Sheeran...
And now we have fucking genius like Devin Townsend and David di Santo
So true all lady boys now
@@TheTazzietiger pushed by the powers that be look at all his satanic symbolism and album names
That's not very nice to say Viktoria! Surely you are not suggesting any other than these being the most handsome and dashing chaps!?
10cc and reggy rocks. I'm so glad I grew up when I did.
A simple, yet great tribute to Jamaica, Reggae, and Cricket. Such a diverse sounding band, too. From Rubber Bullets, to I'm Not in Love, to this, they weren't afraid to draw outside of the lines and do what they wanted, instead of being pigeonholed.
This song must be timeless because I can't stop listening to it. I love it!
My ears were sooo accustomed to the "I don't like cricket" version it's only now I realised it's actually "I don't like reggae, I love it" after listening to it for over 100 times 😂
It's actually both.
Heard this for the first time just the other day, it's got such a catchy dance beat great energy and crafty lyricism, whats not to love?
Check out Wham stuff; the bassist (Deon Estus) was [just found out he died last year :( :( :( ] absolutely fantastic, wow he could move around a fretboard. "Bad Boys", "Young guns (go for it!)" and "Club Tropicana" are my all time favorites. :)
So hilarious and good tune as well!! LOVE 10cc and Eric Steward is eye candy to boot!....😄😄💞💕💘
Me and my mate were debating whether it said cricket or reggae…. Turns out its both haha
I always tought it was "reggaeton"
@@marguskiis7711
That didn't even exist back then.
I love it that they are both good melody and rhythm people and it's all so relaxed and spontaneous and yet perfect and clever.
Ouh Oldie 70's... legendary 🔥
🥂💯🍸
Listening from Greece!!
Be loved with it... memories...❤
This was the first record i ever bought (september 1978), brilliant song.
Same! I still have the 7-inch vinyl now.
I was 12 years of age when this great song came out in 1978 and it must be one of the first videoclips in popmusic.
wish I was 18 years old again, dancing pissed out of my head in local nightclub to this track way back in 1978
Just getting pissed at a pub would be nice
Me too!!
Ha ha I was 19 years old, danced the nights away in BONN Germany.
Same age as me, yes brilliant time's
Me too!
OMG, thank u for uploading this! At 16yo I looooooved this song, haven’t heard for a very long tome. Only came looking for it cuz I saw it mentioned on an old ‘Coronation Street’ episode. I love shit that throws me back to an easier time - thanks again!
This video really showcases Jamaica’s beautiful local culture AND beaches.
It was filmed in South Wales
@@coastx6140 😆
This song is timeless. I go to school when I hear this song the first time. Where is time go🤔? Now I am 57 years old., 😊
U just cant fathom where the time has gone, i was 11 or 12 when this came out and even at that young age, i thought what a cool tune and in 2021 still sounds terrific.
My mother is your age haha Turing 59 next year.
Lola...this July 4th I turn 60 so I am guessing we are close in age and I couldn't agree with you more...God Bless and Peace!
Great song. Remember it well. 🍀
Listening to this, I always thought they(10CC) were taking the mick out of reggae, when really as I grew up, it's their homage to reggae. Great video!