We listened to this in South Africa as non-white South Africans. We danced to it, we stomped our feet in the dust, in the dancehalls. We felt it in our hearts that the tides would turn, soon. Within a year the talks were on the news and in Feb 1990, Mandela was out of prison and the ANC was unbanned. Viva! Madiba! Viva!
@vertrauterdervollendungvll8000
Ай бұрын
Now corrupt parties and organizations after mandela and the apartheid destroying step by step there own very good economy and chasing down white landowners mostly narratives from England,Dutch,Germany who work hard for there loved SA out the land. Bravo ! 😉
@Ka_Daver
20 күн бұрын
The dream came true, South Africa is great now...
@books4739
6 күн бұрын
@@Ka_Daver And now they’ve kicked out the ANC. the circle of life
@funmilolaogunsola2989
7 ай бұрын
Thank you Eddie for this amazing song exposing the evil of Apartheid in the bad old days of South Africa. How badly we need something like this for the modern times we are in. Thank you Eddie for a grateful Nigerian fan!
@valaki469
3 ай бұрын
Good old times=apartheid❤❤❤
@samithindunil9805
6 ай бұрын
In 2023 , still listening and feel still there are black soweto mothers worrying about their sons and yet Johanna to give them the hope😢
@pauliusgecas472
3 жыл бұрын
Somehow I've never realized the lyrics. The song just sounds so joyful you don't even think it could be about such a serious matter. Now when I know it is an even more outstanding work of art!
@emi05
3 жыл бұрын
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@daffy796
3 жыл бұрын
so am I, it was just my fav song in the 80-ties, but now I like it even much much more. Thanks to Lord JESUS who just showed it again to me:)))
@David-qq9bk
3 жыл бұрын
same here! i’ve listened to this song for YEARS. as i’m not an english native-speaker and this is such a fun-sounding song i’ve never bothered to hear the lyrics. today i was listening to it and decided to hear the lyrics and BOOM! this song just became even better
@patrickbueno3279
3 жыл бұрын
I thought it was about something in Caribbean or Cuba, when I first heard it about a week ago in the radio. I didn't know much about the message of this song, until I search it in the net.
@irinaaleksejeva1137
3 жыл бұрын
Especially, I like this : hey hey at the last couplet
@rasputin4u1
3 жыл бұрын
This song is probably the most powerful and rousing and not only speaks for South Africa but anywhere oppression and segregation takes place today.
@musicpromotion5007
3 жыл бұрын
+1
@geoffreyjonathanwilson5826
3 жыл бұрын
I totally agree, great lyrics.
@aaronbarlow4376
3 жыл бұрын
Despite what the MSM says, there's no segregation or oppression of blacks/minorities in the west. The big oppression/racism now is Neo Marxist/Identity politics racism against white people.
@retrogamelover2012
3 жыл бұрын
And it seems like America (amongst a few other places), might be where this song is the most relevant, now.
@hanhdhsj
2 жыл бұрын
@@retrogamelover2012 Bullshit.
@henrysaizofficial
Жыл бұрын
The power of a good beat + catchy vocals..He knew this was the best way to spread his message. Amazing!
@susansalter566
11 ай бұрын
🫶🏻🫶🏻💯💯💯💥💥💥💫💫💫💫
@admondnathan9434
9 ай бұрын
Yup no violence
@ObniMan
7 ай бұрын
Bob Marley style!! They were great at what they did... Spread love n awareness...
@MICHAELplayz2012
6 ай бұрын
The song is catchy l like it
@NotAGoodUsername360
4 ай бұрын
@@admondnathan9434 Oh there absolutely was violence, it just didn't happen until they'd won...
@skumsters2323
4 ай бұрын
This man is still alive, sweet. Love!!
@FinnB747
4 ай бұрын
Final a great artist that once I find them they have died
@skumsters2323
4 ай бұрын
wahaha recognizable. It started with me as a kid with Roy Orbison 😂@@FinnB747
@DuchalvanWyngaard
4 жыл бұрын
I'm a South African, I grew up with this song. I haven't heard it for such a long time. Electric Avenue by Eddy Grant is the only song you still hear on radio, sometimes. Thanks for a bit nostalgia. 🇿🇦
@kiril1
4 жыл бұрын
Do you remember the apartheid regime? Is the life better for you today than was back then?
@DuchalvanWyngaard
4 жыл бұрын
kiril1.....I'm not giving any credit to the apartheid regime whatsoever but life was very different for all South Africans back then. SA is on the brink of white genocide, apart from the average 56 murders daily countrywide, there is at least 3 farm attacks weekly where complete families are brutally murdered. If you compare the total of people murdered of over a period of 48 years under aparheid and the total of people murdered over a 26 year period under a democratic Republic the figures will shock you. 3567 deaths vs. 560 000+ deaths.
@kiril1
4 жыл бұрын
@@DuchalvanWyngaard Who's to blame?
@DADAMANism
4 жыл бұрын
Go back to Europe.
@DuchalvanWyngaard
4 жыл бұрын
The black man is better than me. Why must I go back to Europe? I'm an African, born in Africa. Unless if you are a Khoisan, why don't you go back to North Africa?
@maartenlaarhoven160
3 жыл бұрын
Can you relate? *Accidentally realizes true meaning of this song, reads up on South African history for hours, because of it*
@tiktoklover5216
3 жыл бұрын
What did u learn about our people?
@snakeslayer831
3 жыл бұрын
Listen to David Rudder Banana death song and learn some more about the west Indies economics
@bubububu8556
3 жыл бұрын
@@tiktoklover5216 ippi
@losmilosmi1917
3 жыл бұрын
@@LogiForce86 I can't imagine how possibly afrikaners can be punished enough for all their nice treatment of blacks
@LogiForce86
3 жыл бұрын
@@losmilosmi1917 You do know that people like you with perpetual hatred give me more and more thoughts that would make Hitler look like a little baby. This because it seems the only way to destroy this perpetual hatred is by destroying anyone who hates a group of people because of history, rather than evaluating the current relationships and find a way to move on to a peaceful future.
@vinaymulukutla358
7 ай бұрын
''I wanna know if you're blind Jo Anna If you wanna hear the sound of drum Can't you see that the tide is turning oh Don't make me wait till' the morning come'' Those words always send chills up and down my spine in regards to what this song was trying to tell the world. These sentiments are true for all of us no matter what we live with.
@joannaewalucja
6 ай бұрын
👏👏👏🎯
@NotAGoodUsername360
4 ай бұрын
It gives me chills knowing this movement turned genocidal the moment they took power.
@truth1844
4 ай бұрын
@@NotAGoodUsername360 ...It was genocidal during white rule. Don't be ignorant!
@MilleAnniBGD
3 ай бұрын
God Bless Africa. Nkosi Sikeli Africa !
@Pipemonkey
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve said it before, this is one of the most underrated but seriously talented men out there, people just need to open their ears and listen. Thanks Eddie
@eddythestrupnielsen5841
3 жыл бұрын
It's Eddy thank you 🤣😉
@vineshnaidoo9402
2 жыл бұрын
Our hero for sure bra
@jojo3007
2 жыл бұрын
He dont wanna dance lol
@hellman1
2 жыл бұрын
I can see your point, tell you the truth the only thing I've heard from him before this, was electric Avenue
@davefrapart
2 жыл бұрын
The bob Marley of Africa
@riverjunior3965
3 жыл бұрын
Jo Anna = south african city of Johannesburg (for those like me who didn't get it in the first place)
@elequ
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info i never got it until today!!!
@lordkipanidze
3 жыл бұрын
wow, thanks!
@theyadoresila
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks like I just needed that for school homework >~
@tyronegbourne
3 жыл бұрын
Bbvg
@Saxondog
3 жыл бұрын
Blimey it's that obvious but I never cottened onto it. Thankyou Buddy.
@christinedavey7793
8 ай бұрын
I woke up this morning with this song in my head. Kept wondering why it was in my head. Played it over and over again. Catchy song
@paulastanding5077
7 ай бұрын
HAHA WAY COOL AWESOME SONG 😃😃😃😃❤❤❤❤👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
@NneDoc-uy6fo
3 ай бұрын
Same here. I woke up with the song in my head. That,s why I am here listening to it
@capitaosagres
8 ай бұрын
Hearing this song as a kid who didn't care for the lyrics of any song and to hear it now and actually pay attention to what this song is about was a complete 360. It's a song about suffering, bravery and honor. I salute those who lost so much during the reign of the european countries, mine included. The african continent is not a playground. I can only be thankful that during the war to keep the portuguese colonies my grandfathers were on the right side of the fight. I'm grateful that my family morals have always been based on seeing every human as human, no matter who they are
@lexkanyima2195
7 ай бұрын
But it's a complex hope
@AmbersKnight
4 жыл бұрын
What I love about this song is that it is a pointed and serious message about the horrors of Apartheid and yet by clothing it in an upbeat and catchy tune it will grab the attention of more people, and it did.
@anthonielegrange8688
3 жыл бұрын
You definitely ain't from South Africa go check it out
@dungeonmaster6292
2 жыл бұрын
@@anthonielegrange8688 lol good luck out there!
@vladnickul
Жыл бұрын
Yes. let Africa be pillaged by her own people :))
@JohnSmith-xx9th
Жыл бұрын
Total nonsense. You weren’t there, so keep your media precipitated comments to yourself.
@craigbritz1684
Жыл бұрын
Apartheid wasnt so horrible , it was just a system of segregation laws, which sucked
@sherwinkariem2153
2 жыл бұрын
Even the preacher that works for Jesus.... The Archbishop is a peaceful man.... Rest well Desmond Tutu.
@dusanhinic7228
2 жыл бұрын
National anthem of Africa..Respect from Serbia
@brutskovic9932
Ай бұрын
I Crne Gore 😊
@kicoo258
Ай бұрын
I hercegovine💙
@tonitaleski9655
27 күн бұрын
I Makedonija
@noamiletic7262
22 күн бұрын
I hrvatske💪❤
@dannybahar5423
13 күн бұрын
Love and blessings to the people of South Africa
@MartinVengadesan
2 жыл бұрын
RIP Desmond Tutu - the archibishop who’s a peaceful man. Never forget ✊🏾
@rudinieuwenhuis4700
11 ай бұрын
Yeah right.....peaceful and so clever, tell me where do you see black, white or brown in the rainbow? Wake up and smell the coffee, he was a terrorist and a murderer who murdered many black AND white people with his cronies. The only difference is there was "war" in SA then as there is a war at any given time in the world, brush up on world history you might get a few surprises. Everybody hates adolf hitler for the holocaust but how many black and white men, women and children did the british murdered in the Boer war, not to mention all the animals they murdered with their scorched earth policy in SA then
@neilbrenno6769
3 ай бұрын
Beautiful song of peace ❤ from an indigenous brother from Australia 🦘😘♥️
@Ayham1966
Ай бұрын
I'm from Jordan, and my daughter's name is Jowana. we send our best greetings to all the people of South Africa
@GabrielHellborne
Жыл бұрын
I come from Eastern Europe; this song should have nothing to do with me at all, yet I first heard this as a child. Now, living in England, I find the message of this song so very relevant in this day and age.
@rudinieuwenhuis4700
11 ай бұрын
So you say. The way you call it one would think you were born and bred in SA. Come to SA and see what communism is all about seeing that you grew up in eastern Europe
@olafweyer859
Ай бұрын
@@rudinieuwenhuis4700 Does everything have to be an idiological war, da***it?
@GabrielHellborne
Ай бұрын
@@rudinieuwenhuis4700 Wut?!?!??!!
@GabrielHellborne
Ай бұрын
@@olafweyer859 I don't know what thee heck they're on about......
@parlemMilanes
2 жыл бұрын
I remember feasting when Mandela was elected first South-african black President, back in 1994. I had been so anxious ever since Botha's resignations that we would see a horrible bath of blood in the change. But Joanna listened to you, Eddie !!
@Steinbach1984
4 жыл бұрын
I love how mild and yet how clear his protest message is. And how he manages to disguise the song as a love song.
@thunder_claw
4 жыл бұрын
...Okay, not to be disrespectful, but how is this in any way disguised as a love song? These lyrics are pretty damn explicit.
@danielc2701
4 жыл бұрын
@@thunder_claw The "love song" part isn't explicit and can be drowned out by the protest message but it's there. He "personifies" the capital of Johannesburg into a sort of "loose female" and the "song" is basically trying to get her to change her ways so that he can "love" her, hence the "give me hope" and "don't let me wait till morning" lyrics. It's there but it's very easily overlooked with the extremely explicit protest message in front. It is a very interesting artistic touch.
@sojiadamo5212
4 жыл бұрын
Steinbach1984 love is the ultimate protest and weapon we have against the evil we face. For real his lyrics are blinding....✊🏾
@harrietmugwiji1464
4 жыл бұрын
@@danielc2701 Oh my word, Thank you for the explanation, very interesting. It never dawned on me!
@gioiaworldwide8157
3 жыл бұрын
@@danielc2701 Right you are Daniel! I used to work in RSA in the Seventies of last century, and I know what Eddy is singing about. After my return to Germany I joined the Anti Apartheid Movement here ihn my home country, and now all South Africans are free. It will always be my former home from home, and I wish everybody there only the every best!!!
@janinedewet5292
25 күн бұрын
Powerful anti-apartheid protest song 🇿🇦✊️
@howardsmithson5918
Жыл бұрын
One of the very best songs of the last century. A truly great entertainer ❤️
@jasonminiter9156
4 жыл бұрын
Timeless classic song still fresh today..
@aldoperosa6510
4 жыл бұрын
yes
@bogdanpostole7251
3 жыл бұрын
Because africa is still corrupted?
@geoffreyjonathanwilson5826
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, great song.
@geoffreyjonathanwilson5826
3 жыл бұрын
It certainly is Jason!
@tjenatakesme9109
3 жыл бұрын
5000
@GeorgiaCraciun
3 жыл бұрын
Well Jo'anna she runs a country She runs in Durban and the Transvaal She makes a few of her people happy, oh She don't care about the rest at all She's got a system they call apartheid It keeps a brother in a subjection But maybe pressure can make Jo'anna see How everybody could a live as one Gimme hope, Jo'anna Hope, Jo'anna Gimme hope, Jo'anna 'Fore the morning come Gimme hope, Jo'anna Hope, Jo'anna Hope before the morning come I hear she make all the golden money To buy new weapons, any shape of guns While every mother in black Soweto fears The killing of another son Sneakin' across all the neighbors' borders Now and again having little fun She doesn't care if the fun and games she play Is dangerous to everyone She's got supporters in high up places Who turn their heads to the city sun Jo'anna give them the fancy money Oh to tempt anyone who'd come She even knows how to swing opinion In every magazine and the journals For every bad move that this Jo'anna makes They got a good explanation Even the preacher who works for Jesus The Archbishop who's a peaceful man Together say that the freedom fighters Will overcome the very strong I want to know if you're blind Jo'anna If you want to hear the sound of drums Can't you see that the tide is turning Oh don't make me wait till the morning come
@emi05
3 жыл бұрын
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@bonvivant3930
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏 it is beautiful indeed😍
@chinthakafernando4611
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@gigilaz
3 жыл бұрын
bravo, Georgi!
@NomadicNaturePhotographer
3 жыл бұрын
[LOVE]
@Maria63756
4 ай бұрын
Always love ❤️ this song greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦
@patluc9674
3 ай бұрын
Give me hope Joanna! Oh how we danced to this song as young children in South Africa, not even knowing that we were being represented in the world, nor did we know the full lyrics😂 Thank you Mr Grant🙏🏽
@dissonantiacognitiva7438
3 жыл бұрын
Having heard this song in my childhood I never followed the lyrics Now it casually popped up and I played it, and paid attention Christ they are dark and political, it's a genius concealment of a serious message
@snakeslayer831
3 жыл бұрын
His lyrics are not dark ,his lyrics shed light on the darkness of apartheid
@MrAnth69er
3 жыл бұрын
This song just became more than a childhood memory, absolutely outstanding to address such a serious issue with such positive energy 👏
@Maria-gl3go
6 ай бұрын
Lifted my mood completely one sunny day...was about 11/12 when my dear aunt passed...it made the day a bit better...
@UpulSusa-qo5wy
3 ай бұрын
hi maria
@Strathclydegamer
Жыл бұрын
I was a young teenager when Electric Avenue was used for a TV advert, I loved it and asked my Mum about the song. That weekend she took me to buy albums, a big mix of different stuff she thought I might like. Of course one of those CD’s was Eddy’s. The journey home was the first time I heard “Gimme Hope Jo’anna”. I was too young to know about apartheid, this song made me read up about it. This song had a huge impact on me at a young age. Hearing someone in an upbeat song longing for hope, not for himself but for a nation, made me very aware of how we treat each other over perceived differences. To take such a brutally, disgustingly unfair topic and explain it in such a brilliant, upbeat way… Eddy Grant is a legend. Absolute legend.
@ChiefyBeats
10 ай бұрын
drinkable yogurt? Yop?
@jasminluisa5464
4 жыл бұрын
I love this song ❤️🌍 greetings from germany
@emi05
3 жыл бұрын
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@heinipups8412
3 жыл бұрын
Ich liebe den Song auch, grüße aus Hamburg
@heinipups8412
3 жыл бұрын
@@karindickinson7993 vielen Dank, ja ich kann gut ueber mich selbst lachen. Finde ich auch wichtig, viele Menschen trauen sich das nicht, weil sie denken, dass es als Schwäche angesehen wird. Ich bin auch ein lustiger und humorvoller Kerl 😃
@heinipups8412
3 жыл бұрын
@@karindickinson7993 mich haktenauch viele für bekloppt, meine Frau auch! Mir aber egal. Ciao und alles Gute!!!
@heinipups8412
3 жыл бұрын
@@karindickinson7993 das ist sehr nett von Dir! Vielen Dank, ciao 😃
@batyim-afrika3588
3 жыл бұрын
You ever sing a song, be happy untill you realize you're not happy but have tears in your eyes.
@henrylindgren7524
2 жыл бұрын
Jjhh
@stylewithaudra5570
10 ай бұрын
I remember as a child watching this in the 80s in Liberia on MTV. Didn’t understand it then just loved the beat and the colours. Great song.👏
@7lifeproduction
3 ай бұрын
Me too
@Dav37558
2 ай бұрын
Born in 1988 here listening 2024
@pedrorozendo7710
2 ай бұрын
Sim ! Agora mesmo , amigo , aqui brasil ❤ que gingado maravilhoso
@tibrucee6969
2 ай бұрын
Birn in 91 here listening in 2024 👌👌🙏🙏
@toxane
Ай бұрын
I was born in 1990 😀
@Amos_Quito
Ай бұрын
87
@SibylleRixen
Ай бұрын
@@Amos_Quito I was 35 when I was dancing to this song in my holidays in Kenya. Can't forget that.
@shinai79
2 жыл бұрын
still brings tears to my eyes. after so many years... absolute genius
@Mama_Bear524
Жыл бұрын
I’m all emotional too
@pauleypavillion6088
Жыл бұрын
South Africa is far worse than aparthied. Its the stark truth; thousands of blacks are killing each other each year by other tribal blacks.
@Darwaxion
11 ай бұрын
Not an emotional song at all tho
@lanvan.384
11 ай бұрын
@@Darwaxion? it certainly is, it may not be a sad sounding song but the message behind the lyrics is definitely enough to move people.
@creeator
6 ай бұрын
Powerful song , Gives me chills
@onyeiwuhenry6455
3 жыл бұрын
Heard on the radio often as a kid but getting to know the lyric on this day brought tears to my eyes.
@vinaymulukutla358
3 жыл бұрын
Me too. Heard this song as a kid and liked it but wasn't old enough to understand the concept. My heart almost stopped when I revisited the song and it's lyrics as an adult and it was a very sobering moment. The last verse gets me every time and hits me hard: I wanna know if you're blind Johanna If you wanna hear the sound of drum Can't you see that the tide is turning oh.. Don't make me wait till' the morning come
@woodenloonynickel
3 ай бұрын
Welcome
@veezienhamoruhwande99
Жыл бұрын
I was in grade 2 when I heard this song, now I am 49 years, and still I LOVE IT
@Mama_Bear524
Жыл бұрын
I was in grade 1. I’m 41 now. I had no idea it was about Johannesburg during apartheid until now. Omg.
@rudinieuwenhuis4700
11 ай бұрын
@@Mama_Bear524 😂😂😂 This is a great song yes but totally wrong in so many ways. I grew up in SA and unfortunately when idiot zuma and his cronies took over 95% of our beautiful country went for a ball of(no that is not ice cream). No infrastructure was spared. Electricity, transport, basically everything was destroyed. I will probably be called a racist now which is fine! However, has anybody ever thought about what Nelson Mandela would have thought about the trash heap his successors left in their wake of destruction? Not even close to the legacy he tried to leave behind after he passed away. HE WILL BE ASHAMED OF HOW THE anc OF TODAY DESTROYED SA. Ask any of 50+ South African, black, white, coulored and even Indian how they feel about SA now. Fortunately the younger generation got a very rude awakening and hopefully things will change in SA however it will not be in the next 20 to 30 years, not before SA is turned into ruins by brainless idiots. Where is democracy now?? Democracy died when low life thieves by the likes of s#*thead zuma stole our country blind and worse of it all, no one in the world stopped him, instead the world started the BS of black lives matter. WRONG....ALL LIVES MATTER.....ALL LIFE MATTERS!!
@udokrause832
8 ай бұрын
58........🤣
@lydiawanjiku6097
6 ай бұрын
37...heard it on old school radio 📻😂😂
@confricami2096
4 ай бұрын
63... from Italy ... now I understand it.. but a lot of people don't know English and don't understand, just love a nice sound in disco. SA was so far from us. But in '90 the italian mass media every day talks about Apathaid and we know very well this situation
@rohit1701d
2 жыл бұрын
Something about this song is purely TIMELESS!! Someone bring back my childhood
@luisfilipe1215
3 жыл бұрын
Masterpiece by Eddy Grant fabulous song with a strong message attached to it
@emi05
3 жыл бұрын
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@edlonge
8 ай бұрын
Can’t believe I never heard of this song till now, what a powerful song. Thank you for the post!
@auz17
2 жыл бұрын
A classic banger that was so uplifting that let’s admit most of us just danced away to it than ever relating with it. Thank you Eddie! ❤️
@allanmoriniere3687
2 жыл бұрын
I think it came out back in 87 or 88 I was aged 7 and used to dance on it almost every weekend, without really weighing the power and meaning of the lyrics certainly it was my innocence it was 13 years later that I realized the true meaning of the words, a true true hidden gem❤️❤️💎💎
@geraldinemurray585
Жыл бұрын
Sooooooooooo true. I just danced to. And never knew the meaning
@samwebb5122
7 ай бұрын
It was a South African freedom song at the end of apartheid, we all sang it with the fist, it was banned and we still played it. For us it always carried meaning
@lexkanyima2195
7 ай бұрын
@@samwebb5122and this was 2 years before Mandela was released which is also hard.
@elizabadrillah5624
3 ай бұрын
I simply love this song n the beat and the lyrics etc etc❤
@Stetch42
3 жыл бұрын
Was my favorite song when I was a kid 33 years ago. Became even better when I understood the lyrics.
@ronaldduke6890
4 жыл бұрын
Year 2020 and this song is still amazing
@all-stargamer3333
4 жыл бұрын
Of course Songs never gonna die, no Matter how old they are.
@annapinna4730
3 жыл бұрын
Io io
@samibeachboysandfullhousef8765
2 жыл бұрын
2022 now
@n-gauge-arthur
2 жыл бұрын
It's a great tune in any year!
@alansmith1840
2 жыл бұрын
2022
@donnasnowdon8755
Жыл бұрын
Well oh my goodness. I've only just learnt now. Aged 43 the real meaning of this song. Always thought was about a lady called Joanna. Still love it though.
@Randy7201
Жыл бұрын
I remember this song being banned in South Africa and how so...we got caught with vinyl by the Security Branch and we got a hiding of our lives, we were detained at 15 and went to trail on the suspicion of being in possession of banned material. Times were tough under apartheid but looking at the country now...sigh...sad.
@balliburiram142
2 жыл бұрын
I love how crystal clear the lyrics are. Just straight in your face, like this is how it is and deal with it and do something about it. I still have high hopes that one day we all don't look at colors but look at the person. The only thing we all have in common is that we are all different. Embrace the differences and live by eachother happiness instead by eachother mysery. Love is the answer.
@carlost1712
2 жыл бұрын
Bless
@josephnandkishun842
2 жыл бұрын
Well said
@olufemilonge796
3 жыл бұрын
Powerful song. I merely danced to it as a boy. Now I understand better. Happy birthday Eddy Grant.
@joannadsouza1876
Жыл бұрын
Try being a Joanna when this song plays. I’ve seen people go crazy with the chorus. 😂 Fun times.
@DEATH-THE-GOAT
Жыл бұрын
Eddy you give me hope! Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪
@rdkatlant
4 жыл бұрын
My first trip to London from the States. Spring 1990. This song was everywhere.
@albertosolon8769
3 жыл бұрын
From Philippine-This is the most ultimate ever created by most talented singer and writer.Eddy Grant.I really love this sounds.THANK U MR.GRANT
@lainytarbet5019
3 жыл бұрын
Electric avenue Eddie grant
@steveboy7302
2 жыл бұрын
Why did you have to mention the Philippines
@josephsharp5678
2 жыл бұрын
@@steveboy7302 Maybe it's because that's where he's from and it proves what a loved song this was around the World.
@waedjradi
5 ай бұрын
This dude is basically exposing the tyranny with a very happy beat 👍
@abrahamanum-quaye8200
Жыл бұрын
This is classic and still sounds good. Reminds me of the 80's.Great lyrics
@ralfhaggstrom9862
Жыл бұрын
Sure does
@EdMcF1
3 жыл бұрын
This song puts over righteous anger without hatred, just with an appeal to reason.
@rudinieuwenhuis4700
11 ай бұрын
@EdMcF1....you are obviously not a South African are you?
@akoskiss786
2 жыл бұрын
In a South African white. I have heard this song in 1993 performed by the Jazz Pioneers in an open air show. I was immediately attracted to the vitality, the joyfulness of the music. Nobody could tell me anything about the song. Now I understand, why. South Africa does face huge difficulties. I wish God gives wisdom to my compatriots to get out well from these problematic times.
@gsomethingsomething2658
Жыл бұрын
How's South Africa doing now? Is it more prosperous, safer, less corrupt, all-round a better country to live in for the average person?
@akoskiss786
Жыл бұрын
Lots of opportunities opened up and it shows: the average person is more intelligent, educated, has more skills. Politics is a problem, but this seems to be a problem all over the world. We have huge problems, like with electricity supply and so on. I think if the present ruling class does not improve his act, will be chased away.
@gsomethingsomething2658
Жыл бұрын
@@akoskiss786 Okay, that's good to hear.
@rudinieuwenhuis4700
11 ай бұрын
@@akoskiss786 but this seems to be a problem all over the world....the only thing you said that is factual, the rest is a bunch of idiotic puke
@NotAGoodUsername360
4 ай бұрын
@@akoskiss786I guess you're not in agriculture, huh?
@lukestoffels5545
Жыл бұрын
This is a piece of art. This man knows he's music. Imagine having this guy a friend and performing at a function. Wow
@user-xx9ik2tk5p
7 ай бұрын
i used to hear this song when i was still very young but didn't understand the lyrics and thought it was a love song heart touching
@lexkanyima2195
7 ай бұрын
I heard that song many times. But don't understand the message. And this was 2 years before Mandela was released. So depressed back then.
@richelmira9632
3 жыл бұрын
For those people who dislike this music. Have a "stone heart." This music is a time treasure. Peace.^^)...
@user-oz8pc4yy4r
3 жыл бұрын
🇬🇷♥️🇿🇦♥️ LOVE MUSIC AFRICAN FROM GREECE.
@CoachAllwyn
10 ай бұрын
A timeless classic!
@anupam6764
8 ай бұрын
My college day favourite when I was idealistic and well naive. Great song anyday
@toreneighdough8345
2 жыл бұрын
I was today years old when I discovered the Yop Me Mama song was actually a parody of this song for a commercial….. what a great song Eddie.
@AnIrishMan500
4 жыл бұрын
This was randomly recommended to me and I'm so glad,i had totally forgotten about this song,brings back memories
@emi05
3 жыл бұрын
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@patkelly8309
9 ай бұрын
88? This is ingrained in me as an Englishman Love it
@lexkanyima2195
9 ай бұрын
It was very significant in 1988
@rivervlogs274
Ай бұрын
I remember vibing and singing along to this song when I was a child not really knowing what the lyrics meant🇿🇦
@geraldwinston9001
2 жыл бұрын
Yes...2022 and this song still amazes me...I love the beat and the message resounds....Give me hope...Washy and Otta and Londy etc.
@gabrielnkoth1090
3 жыл бұрын
Who is here 32 years later?
@analia1939
3 жыл бұрын
Me!!!
@Co2Stealer
3 жыл бұрын
No but I has been like 5 years
@etaindevlin9918
3 жыл бұрын
I'm 14 my dad put this on like 2 weeks ago and I put it on my playlist immediately
@carloscalderon3051
Ай бұрын
!¡!! Yo !!!!!
@takwananheya5006
Ай бұрын
At least one road in Joburg was supposed to be named after this Hero
@eileenodonnell8376
4 ай бұрын
The double entendre with morning and mourning - powerful!
@thesavedone1
4 жыл бұрын
Anyone listening at covid 19 time?
@CapitalRoach
4 жыл бұрын
We all need some hope in these times!
@ahmedzenati2537
4 жыл бұрын
Yessss Songs like this one are what we need in these hard times. ❤️ From Algeria
@sovietgym9075
4 жыл бұрын
ahí vamos jaja ;)
@Sunshine48527
4 жыл бұрын
Meeeee👍👍👍
@minionmama2754
4 жыл бұрын
Reggae is a way of life for me
@ioanetusani3430
3 жыл бұрын
I'm a Samoan living in NZ but when this great hit song land our shores, we were all behind the Black African struggle for Freedom. And this song has been playing in every Bus in Sàmoa as a support for the natives African against the racism. PEACE!!!!
@pinarellolimoncello
3 жыл бұрын
With you all the way bro, peace on Earth, good will to all..
@Gazacommandment
3 жыл бұрын
Love and peace to you and yours
@lilybethshibahara3029
11 ай бұрын
this remind my teenage days....now 55 years old yet still play this while driving.really good vibes and just now read the lyrics.just amazed!
@AishaShefah
7 ай бұрын
The power of these oldies will live on for ages, it's just irresistible
@bong9221
2 жыл бұрын
The "Archbishop was a peaceful man". RIP Desmond Tutu 😢 Thank you Arch. Your freedom fight is over. Go well...
@ioanetusani3430
3 жыл бұрын
Never fade away from my favorites hit songs. Thank you Eddy. Grant 👍👍 for the great music you makes everyone dancing with hope of Peace and Unity. Cheers from NZ.
@crystalmason829
3 ай бұрын
This man is telling history like it is never heard of this song until KZitem in the beginning I had no idea who Johanna was but I know now clever stuff Eddie Grant
@user-tf7ou2jw6u
2 ай бұрын
Johannesburg Gimme Hope/U Can't Touch This STILL V-HOT right-NOW IN APRIL-2024-RIGHT NOW ❤❤❤❤
@nicoleskibba3590
2 жыл бұрын
I grew up with this song and still dance to it. 🥰 Greetings from 🇩🇪
@naftalnaftal7110
3 жыл бұрын
Who is watching in 2021? Thumbs up!
@HiwatariUmi
3 жыл бұрын
It's a very very very nice and fantastic music!!! Greetings for México city!
@filsdejeannoir1776
3 жыл бұрын
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@user-tf7ou2jw6u
Ай бұрын
STILL V-HOT IN MAY-2024 right-NOW ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@taiwodavies5227
4 ай бұрын
Freedom song...my favourite of all Eddie Grant music, followed by " hold on it" Gimme hope Joana must be played on every of my day😅 ...love the music so much. From a grateful heart from Nigeria
@iswitchedfromyahoo
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you KZitem recommendations. The first time you brought me joy
@mr.dynamite386
2 жыл бұрын
So great old songs 😊 .... Now i convinced that older generations of musicians are great and genius 😊😍
@michaeledembuagbe6652
Жыл бұрын
I use to jam to this as a kid nor understanding the true meaning of the song. Then my pops told me it was a protest song. Till I grew up and became concious and told my self this is as good as the best of the protest songs can be. Dirrect and frontal. Thank you uncle Eddy Grant for the good works.
@nagalintuganadar6807
Күн бұрын
As we in June 2024 on the eve of the National Government of Unity where the ANC, DA and IFP together move to take South Africa our country into a New Era …. May we once more be blessed …. In times of deep uncertainties over the last 30 years
@yamsengaming1110
2 жыл бұрын
I cry when i finally read the lyrics.
@elimarsilvanikock7818
3 жыл бұрын
eddy grant on of the greatest and most successful artist from the caribbean!!!!!!!
@JoanVliegen
2 ай бұрын
Na na na 😂😂😂 whoop whopp ❤❤❤
@leandroroberts8984
Жыл бұрын
SOUTH-AFRICA Here I Come IN February-2023.
@habasaandrew2430
2 жыл бұрын
Swear to God I had never understood the meaning and actual lyrics of this song till today...this was a strong song..and all we did was dance to it...
@jubileesithole2307
8 ай бұрын
Remands me of my childhood my happy days indeed, I am 42 now
@BillODriscoll-jo2ve
3 күн бұрын
I can remember when this song was released from eddy grant back in 1988 It actually doesn't say what part of '88 it was released Electric avenue was also a fantastic song from eddy grant released back in '83 80s music forever 80s music still rules in the 21st century 👏 🙌
@valentinliendo5262
Жыл бұрын
Como pegó fuerte este temón en las radios de Lima, a finales de los 80s. Grande Eddy Grant, como no recordarlo, cuando era la voz principal de the Equals y sus temazos para ,1970: Hold me closer y Soul Brother Clifford. Saludos desde Lima.
@elenavillanueva6710
6 ай бұрын
no encuentras que la de Yuri de "hombre al borde de un ataque" se parece mucho , sobre todo el coro
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