I have never forgotten this great classic nor that beautiful voice of the backing vocalist / keyboard player. We went from Fulham Palace Road to see the musical West Side Story which her friend was performing in. A beautiful show.
Still Apartheid in south africa - the ANC spreads hate and racism against Indians, coloured and white people. They don't give a damn about their own black people either - poverty has worsened since 1994, the education system is, a disgrace, and their are people so poor they are literally starving to death! Cyril and his cronies stuff their faces while their people go without. AND THE HANDS ON THE PURSE STRINGS ARE BLACK, AND HAVE BEEN FOR ALMOST 40 YEARS!
same here i was just 13 at the time and saw it myself last night on BBC 4 i had forgotten what a true masterpiece this is it is a shame it is not played more often !!
There are still a lot of evil, ruthless, vain, arrogant and cunning African leaders motivated by sheer megalomania and an unquenchable thirst for conquest around.
Still loving this in 2023 !!SUCH a forgotten and taboo song these days so its never played! The fret less baseline is superb. Its in my hall of fame. A true classic but sadly the story never seems to change 😪
Ich kannte diesen Song gar nicht sonst kenne ich alles aus den 80ern!!! Zufällig habe ich mir CDs aus den 80ern gekauft wo es drauf war sehr speziell und schöner Song ❤❤❤❤❤
hearing this song instantly brings me back to that wonderful time circa 1985 , it all just seemed so much better world to live in, Mid 40,s now and still love listening to the music of my youth Sad though this was only a 1hit wonder
Brilliant song. Loved it when I first heard it. I'm truly sorry for black anguish in SA and white innocents growing up there. A very sad situation that reflects badly on the world we live in. Thank you Latin Quarter.
i heard this band first in 1988 in france on a camping place... My neighbours still listen this music. Now, 35 years later i hear this music too an i am always in contact with the guy's from the camping place in France! :)
One of those songs that we all remember, but have to think what band it was that did it. Such a classic track, and still as poinient today as it was then. Brilliant music, and has a very strong message. 👍👍
Great song, great memories along with The New Millionaires. I actually shared a flat with Carol in the 1980s would you believe? Yona and one other were in Soft Touch before leaving to join LQ. Enjoyed seeing their gigs.
I wonder what will happen concerning aid to Africa now covid is upon us I pray to God they continue to get help they so desperately need. God bless and watch over Africa in their time of need.🥰
This came up on a radio station today in the uk and I had forgotten about this song and the others from the album that I loved America for Beginners and No Ordinary Return. Good memories from the 80's.
@@diesis yeagh and this vevo account began in September so guess the executive at the music company have re-recognised their appeal. Enjoying their music a lot at the moment.. 🤘
I listened to their debute album ( i think it was ) Modern Times in 1993 and got hooked instantly, now at 58 when i dont know what i would like to listen to i Very often pit it on and still enjoys it immensely! ad If i believed in god and Marriane and its complete👍
I first heard this back in '86 on the syndicated radio program "Rock Over London" while I was a sophomore at Swarthmore. It was out around the same time as Clannad's "In A Lifetime". What great times.
I loved it so much bought it on vinyl all those years ago, great track musically & lyrics, yes still resonates today. Music helps a lot uniting people regardless especially Afrikan!!!
Still played regularly on Radio Caroline, the North Sea pirate who broke the band back in the 1980s. The Modern Times album is ace too and credits Caroline on the back cover.
Nowadays this is the right Tune......
there is more tanks then food...what a line
Great tune takes me back to My teens now 53
Me too. I’m now 49. Best times, best music.
Was a soothing song in our days of war in Uganda
56 years old and heard it for first time a few days ago.what a song , could be a new release as it's so relevant in 2023
Radio Caroline plugged this when it came out in the 80's. They were the first station to do so as I recall.
Hope TikTok doesnt get hold of it
I heard it yesterday evening again after a long time on, indeed, Radio Caroline
Where have you been got the single.
you dont know music fuckin problem
Of course it was never a big hit, but never the less what an utterly fabulous song, unfortunately now largely forgotten.
I have never forgotten this great classic nor that beautiful voice of the backing vocalist / keyboard player. We went from Fulham Palace Road to see the musical West Side Story which her friend was performing in. A beautiful show.
And still relevant
.what a song
Mostly no news.
I've never forgotten it, that's for sure...
Whats forgotten? Africa or the song?
Wauw brings back memory’s about apartheid in South Africa 🇿🇦 this song is so strong and so realistic that I had to cry 😢 awesome good!!
me too
Still Apartheid in south africa - the ANC spreads hate and racism against Indians, coloured and white people. They don't give a damn about their own black people either - poverty has worsened since 1994, the education system is, a disgrace, and their are people so poor they are literally starving to death! Cyril and his cronies stuff their faces while their people go without. AND THE HANDS ON THE PURSE STRINGS ARE BLACK, AND HAVE BEEN FOR ALMOST 40 YEARS!
That bass line is as fresh as ever
The guitar, the bass, the chorus n verse ,the .eager, it is a song with all ingredients
A Song that will stand the test of time
It already has, I think.
35 yrs on...still only Bad News...underrated gem.🎶❤️🎶
Latin Quarter...Radio Africa....so relevant now
ONE OF THE GREATEST UNDERRATED SONGS EVER. NEVER A.HIT IN AMERICA AND OT SHD BEEN A #1IN ENGLAND AND IRELAND.
Still listening in 2022
I love this song... who's listening in 2020?
me, of course
And me, after hearing only bad news worldwide on news and media 😔
I have often come back to this song, it is cruelly ignored, a true classic!
Io sempre! ♥️♥️
I am listening now ! ! ! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
69 years old now....still moving me.... found it on Radio Caroline...
Listening in 2024. Great memories.
I've just come across this on a repeat of top of the pops' it's an absolute classic' can't stop listening to it, I love it. 😊
Same, watching tribute to Steve Wright repeat of TOTP and this came on. Remember it so well, great song then and now.
same here i was just 13 at the time and saw it myself last night on BBC 4 i had forgotten what a true masterpiece this is it is a shame it is not played more often !!
Yep, just want to echo the other replies, they don't make 'em like this anymore.
Try "Pearl In The Shell" by Howard Jones. I'd forgotten it but it's very catchy.
I heard this song and thought it was toto such a great song just seen top of the pops 1980s Latin quarter sing it still beautiful song😢😊
One of the most interesting songs of 1986, along with Brilliant Mind by Furniture.
I absolutely adore this song.Still as relevant now as it was way back then
Yes,I guess the jaw of the monster in the south got broken a few years later but most of the problems they sang about then sound familiar today.
Mnagwa!
Sadly!
Peter Simonn Bwire Out of the frying pan & into the fire:-(
There are still a lot of evil, ruthless, vain, arrogant and cunning African leaders motivated by sheer megalomania and an unquenchable thirst for conquest around.
Still loving this in 2023 !!SUCH a forgotten and taboo song these days so its never played! The fret less baseline is superb. Its in my hall of fame. A true classic but sadly the story never seems to change 😪
God I haven't heard this for absolutely ages what a fantastic song cheers to whoever posted it you made my day!
Ich kannte diesen Song gar nicht sonst kenne ich alles aus den 80ern!!! Zufällig habe ich mir CDs aus den 80ern gekauft wo es drauf war sehr speziell und schöner Song ❤❤❤❤❤
Hätte mir jemand gesagt, dass es Fischer Z ist, hätte ich es glatt geglaubt. Höre Dir mal "Fischer Z - So Long" an.
hearing this song instantly brings me back to that wonderful time circa 1985 , it all just seemed so much better world to live in,
Mid 40,s now and still love listening to the music of my youth
Sad though this was only a 1hit wonder
Take a look at their single "America for beginners", it's getting more actual right now again.
It was a better world
86.
People knew they're place they don't now
Rose tinted glasses. Im afrqid. In 1985.. we were preparing for world war 3... the aids epidemic was brought into full view
Nothing gets forgotten if it's on utube.
Last heard this wonderful song way back yet still relevant to this day. Prophetic
I was living in Burundi when this song came out and it was a huge hit in the clubs in Bujumbura.
That's a big compliment. (Not being sarcastic).
@@ajs41 You are
Was there any clubs in Burundi by 1980, or even now? Just want to know
@@mugalaasialexander3273 One called Cascades , known locally as Catch Aids
Still listening in 2023.
Reminds me at my times in Sommerset west, South Africa.
😍😍😍.
Devon?
We had a great time in sommerset west. And we miss it
Haunting and evocative.
I played the whole album last week. Stunning. Still gives me the shiver
Brilliant song. Loved it when I first heard it. I'm truly sorry for black anguish in SA and white innocents growing up there. A very sad situation that reflects badly on the world we live in. Thank you Latin Quarter.
Ich habe noch das Original Album mit diesen Lied.
Kassette
Man this brings back Memories!
I remember listening to this fantastic song on Radio Caroline.
THE EMPEROR ROSCO and kiss in the car at 10 clock night great stuff
So was i.
Timeless song
Still loving this in 2022
what an amazing song! poignant and important lyrics!
Hidden gem this one. Remember it when it came out..
Ach, sowas von ,real. ❤🇩🇪
I can't believe I've never heard this song before. What a gem! I love that line, "Looks like Moscow got it wrong again"!
More to do with what's Washington doing again.
@@michealkelliher8428 OK !?!
you weren't born when it was released...lol....even I was young
@@joelite-mo3131 I was 10 in 1986, so I remember it like a photograph.
@@michealkelliher8428 ...'86 I was in my second year degree course in Bristol, and a lead guitarist in a local band. This song was a favourite.
i love this song and only just found it now!!!
I have never heard this tune until last night on the radio driving home...brilliant !
Memories👍
Still love this July 2024.❤ Beautiful instrumental ,will be played forever..❤
Remember this 1 hit wonder in early 1986. Teenage years great days and terrific song.
I really liked this when it came out and haven't heard it for years, many thanks for the upload! Cheers.
Richard Graham dame pal
Same
Such a beautiful song
i heard this band first in 1988 in france on a camping place... My neighbours still listen this music. Now, 35 years later i hear this music too an i am always in contact with the guy's from the camping place in France! :)
really magical!
one of the most underrated bands ever
Been around Africa, love that Continent even i am European SE
What a tune..bringing back memories of sitting round pool on 18-30s holiday summer 86..good old days
One of those songs that we all remember, but have to think what band it was that did it.
Such a classic track, and still as poinient today as it was then. Brilliant music, and has a very strong message. 👍👍
Listening to this whilst sitting on a bus, keeping the volume low of course! So many movements have come this far.
Excellent musical composition
Me, I love the song
Forever will love this track .💓
I'll never stop playing this - a beautiful song, still sadly relevant. As is the whole album, actually...
In my playlist still, keeps relevant
this song is on my mind now i am in Tanzania 21 de 2019
Heard this for the 1st time in about 30odd years maybe on a 80s compilation cd, I forgot all about it. Can’t imagine anyone not liking this tune.
Great song, great memories along with The New Millionaires. I actually shared a flat with Carol in the 1980s would you believe?
Yona and one other were in Soft Touch before leaving to join LQ. Enjoyed seeing their gigs.
'The other' in SOFT TOUCH was Mary Carewe.
But their music can't be found anywhere on the net! Can you help?
I love it too ☺️
This song just popped into my head the other day, couldn’t even remember who it was by, UA-cam to the rescue lol.
Yes it just popped into mine, love this song
Played live at the GLC farewell gig in the City - I was there at county hall. Thanks a lot Thatcher. Ken see you later boy...
2024 still a banger ❤❤❤
This tune is a classic love the beat
This is a great song.. I love that frettless bass line too
Ich mag Larin Quartier sehr. Habe sie live erlebt. Fantastische Band.👍
Unbelievable record with a good message ... simple
I wonder what will happen concerning aid to Africa now covid is upon us I pray to God they continue to get help they so desperately need.
God bless and watch over Africa in their time of need.🥰
I'm listening in 2024.brilliant
Always loved this,from years ago even now May2024. Beautiful music.
wow i haven't heard this in 35 years - memories .....
Haven't heard this song for years 20 + it was a question music clip on radio 2 pop master just now!
Brought tears to my eyes! As relevant today as it was in 1985 when it came out.
Stlll love this song
Heard it first when it was released in the 80s on Radio Free Europe.
Still a haunting song to this day.
Can't get tired of listening to it
wat een goed nummer en pas zo goed in deze tijd (2023)
Fantastic song... only 280 views on Vevo... at least its here. And lots of bad news coming out of Africa these days..... Rennaisance roll on... Roy
This came up on a radio station today in the uk and I had forgotten about this song and the others from the album that I loved America for Beginners and No Ordinary Return. Good memories from the 80's.
@@diesis yeagh and this vevo account began in September so guess the executive at the music company have re-recognised their appeal. Enjoying their music a lot at the moment.. 🤘
Africa was better off in colonial times than now.
This takes me back to the eighties it was on top of the pops in 1985 love this song absolutely awesome 👌 👏 👍 😍 💖 🎵🎶🎤🎸🎹🥁📻xxxx
I was living in Soweto when this came out , inspirational stuff
I listened to their debute album ( i think it was ) Modern Times in 1993 and got hooked instantly, now at 58 when i dont know what i would like to listen to i Very often pit it on and still enjoys it immensely!
ad If i believed in god and Marriane and its complete👍
Wow, this is profound! It was played to death on Radio One in 1986 and I managed to miss the message; now it hits me hard.
I heard this song in 1985 and i still loves this song
The best song ever
Brilliant song - very moving. Is that haunting sound a synth bass or fretless bass?
I was 16 when I heard this for the first time... I'm 51 now....no change. Same sad story about Africa 😭
Are you in Africa?
@@janewagner1601 born and raised.
I first heard this back in '86 on the syndicated radio program "Rock Over London" while I was a sophomore at Swarthmore. It was out around the same time as Clannad's "In A Lifetime". What great times.
I LOVE THIS SONG SO MUCH
Quite honestly only discovered this song recently but I love it. Great song
I loved it so much bought it on vinyl all those years ago, great track musically & lyrics, yes still resonates today. Music helps a lot uniting people regardless especially Afrikan!!!
I had never heard this song until today ,,, good vibes !!!
Mark loves it
beautiful song... sad but true..
Still played regularly on Radio Caroline, the North Sea pirate who broke the band back in the 1980s. The Modern Times album is ace too and credits Caroline on the back cover.
Gorgeous track brings back memories from happier days when i was young /relevant for today as things are getting hairy worldwide as usual x
This is a middle of the night 🌙 song 🎵
great song still
A sad song I remember from my childhood...and still all too sadly relevant to Africa of today.
Still relevant to ongoings in Africa.
Nostalgic of the old days
Tanzinia should be moving up a gear.... 55 now. Just loved this wonderful piece of music and message.
This song takes me back to 1985!