Belle and Sebastian - The Boy With the Arab Strap

[@mr.p1242]

I've danced in the kitchen with my Beautiful wife to this. Sadly we lost her so I play this and loose myself for 5 and a bit minutes. Nothing lasts forever, tell whoever it is what they mean to you please x

[@TheEddie9039]

sorry to hear of your loss but she had good taste of music. Enjoy your 5 minutes every day pal.

[@tinajay5335]

Love is eternal ❤️🙏

[@RENETMATARAZZO]

[@EpicBundy]

I don't you but I'm really sorry for your loss. I believe you will meet again.

[@stevejones9310]

legend x

[@kingofthetomatoes9054]

We are lying bed on Saturday morning selecting tracks that make us smile.

[@JamesBarometer-jv9kk]

Smiletastic.....🙂

[@jamesalandixon]

I've never seen 500 days of summer but I did see this band live in Newcastle once. The girl on keyboards had herself a cup of tea while she was playing the songs. Now that's rock n roll.

[@leegoddard5614]

Jimmy Dixon i saw that only coz i woz there 2 xxxxxx

[@joshfourteen8474]

Sure it was tea we used to use that trick when watching footy facing the pitch, it was gin and tonic. Cup and saucer works best as no-one questions etiquette.

[@gerryqq1]

That's nor rock n roll, that's f****n punk!

[@Koshirozation]

[@RENETMATARAZZO]

I saw them in Helsinki

[@Garthdon]

Belfast, 1998, cassette version, headphones, 5 minutes of pure clarity and heaven. Mind was at peace, no cares in the world, dancing away, so happy and sad at the same time. Still remember those moments to this day.

[@edwardkennedy7247]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@edwardkennedy7247]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@johnpeters1571]

Beautiful

[@kukicosta7394]

same experience in Argentina

[@daniloherzog5163]

😊

[@scottirvine121]

Teachers brought me here....great track and even better with the lyrics

[@richardpearce4988]

Teachers and This Life - pints and 90s music - best of the uk :)

[@ArsonFire00]

Who knew Egg would be such a good Zombie hunter.

[@dizzylizzysunflower]

The music in the programme was fantastic!

[@MikerBiker55]

Listening thinking of my mate "Tat" RIP. Forever young..... and drunk..... and high.... sometimes nostalgia hits you like a sledge hammer.

[@oneshotdoma8734]

Three chords and a touch of magic. Super. I dance to this one. Lovely groove....

[@WiggysanWiggysan]

Thanks Chris Harris and friends 👍

[@rip4273]

Indeed

[@johnburke9149]

Yip…. Can’t believe I’ve never heard it either. Quality tune

[@eidith4523]

Played a free gig one summer in botanical gardens one evening, 5000 drunk people bopping in the sun to this song...... Not often theres no trouble in glasgow at gatherings but the atmosphere was class! One of ma fave memories growing up

[@kienmien]

I'm here because it's brilliant!

[@keironharvey]

Watching my Teachers DVDs brought me here... Never heard the lyrics... even after all these years... and this song goes fan-fucking-tastic with a can of lager 👍

[@leegoddard5614]

Keiron Harvey r cider r jaksy n coke n i dont mean kane

[@Jack.harrison6]

This is so nostalgic, remember listening to this on windows Media player a lot years ago.

[@kolbeinnarnorsson7515]

Saw them in Rome, Italy... Some stadium at the edge of town... It could hold 16000 people... We were around 400...i was invited to go dance on stage... I didn't... Didn't dare... Wish I had

[@KingoRichie1990]

*"You regret the things you didn't do, more than the things you did."*

[@Miki....................233]

O WOW, what a great discovery! Thank you, Resident Alien. This is the second random band/song I discovered thanks to the show!

[@theatonementsight]

me too

[@Samboy666]

amazing. i found this song off a friend at uni like in 2006 but kinda hadnt listend to it in a ages now im back on it lol if you like thos song try Nobodys Empire. im a cuckoo

[@Ms_Yobandra]

Me too 🤭

[@markyharley]

Me too. 😀

[@j.c985]

If anyone wanted to hear their other great songs, I would recommend ‘It Could Have Been a Brilliant Career’, ‘Step Into My Office, Baby’, ‘The State I Am In’ and ‘I’m a Cuckoo’ (The Avalanches remix) 🎼✌️

[@TheTesemeau]

Ceilidh band played this tune last Saturday, June 19 2022, at an amazing wedding dance on Mull-pure joy, thank you

[@redemptiontime1684]

Love the lyrics, 90s folk at it's best

[@thirdofaman]

Teachers series brought me here. Thank you for uploading. Excellent track.

[@seydakarabag8085]

One of the most beautiful songs written so far

[@katastrophenschutzwa]

I will love this song forever

[@Chris-eo5zs]

I'm here because this is what I'll be listening to in Kelvingrove Park, with my crate of warm Tennants on the afternoon that the curfew is lifted.

[@paulgould4292]

feeling this love, can i join you ?

[@shackbhoy]

Did this last night on my walk . Without the beer , just had a hip flask .....

[@Simon_de_Cornouailles]

This is one of those melodies that makes me dance around the house in nothing more than a smile.. 😳

[@johnoneill-watson4912]

Me too 😅

[@davidsimpson911]

as a fellow scot i must complain...the mighty stuart murdoch is totally underrated as a songwriter a true scottish hero. thanx belle and sebastian a true musical journey through all sorts.

[@jasonwales6502]

Yeah..met him on a bus once in Glasgow and just had to tell him he makes great music...

[@whataboutme7174]

+David Simpson Steve Mason is another!!!

[@samsta871]

+Jason Wales what number of bus was that you's were on?

[@jasonwales6502]

+samsta871 it was about 2000 mate so kinda forget that..good chance it was a 47 or 54 though..

[@barryjohnrees1678]

So true

[@ClarkyGuitar]

Ritchie (the drummer) used to live in my home town and played in a band with some people I know, and he worked in Our Price (record shop) for a while. Really nice guy, always friendly. I've always thought it was amazing to see him go off and do so well for himself.

[@aljones75]

Fair play, it’s nice to hear a bit of background. Remember that shop too ha

[@TheBigmick33]

I have tried my best to get fed up of this magical jam, can't wait to finish typing this comment so I can press play again, thank you so so much B&S!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@iamreg1965]

The greatest song by the greatest Scottish band.

[@Sameoldfitup]

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page." Saint Augustine

[@Farzlepot]

For anybody wondering, Augustine of Hippo is dead now.

[@maryjane1085]

@@Farzlepot That's a shame - may it rest in peace eh - i'm guessing it must have been a rather famous hippo then???...

[@hazysundaysband]

@@maryjane1085 I like YOU Mary .... Ah-like-you-a-lot

[@maryjane1085]

@@hazysundaysband The purposely, partially mis-read reply - thank you Ross - much appreciated :-) :-) :-) ...

[@hazysundaysband]

@@maryjane1085 You're welcome 🙂👌🏻

[@davidharrison9324]

loved this band for soo long....

[@Rangers-z5h]

First time hear saw a thing on scottish tv here for a long time xx

[@denismccullagh7018]

fantastic. love the tv show teachers

[@dizzydolly722]

+Denis McCullagh Ha ha ! Exactly Teachers,

[@mjay2495]

Forever loving this song.

[@richardcook2710]

The C4 programme 'Teachers' brought me here. brilliant Tv and soundtrack

[@hugootoole4175]

This is an incredibly good song. The lyricism is completely is staggering, and the matching instrumentals are perfect. You really gotta love B&S

[@alfiewright1396]

I love the chord progression just like even the bits without singing just the resolving of the chords sounds so satisfying with that groove

[@eccremocarpusscaber5159]

⁠​⁠@vaseofflowers4619h fuckup. It’s of it’s time. We don’t have to change everything to suit the current world view. Erasing the past to accommodate your feelings is an obscene concept.

[@noelschemicaleffluence2328]

Such a beautifully wistful tune.

[@jamesthomson7634]

I forgot this song existed! and the sun is finally out. Very nice morning

[@maryjane1085]

I'm currently finding this to be a really superb tune to enjoy listening to repeatedly - it's defo my tune of the moment - many thanks to such fruits of Belle & Sebastian's creative efforts...

[@TheTesemeau]

The love just keeps on growing x

[@deepdivegaming6127]

One of my particular favourites!

[@kingofthetomatoes9054]

Playing this for the birthday girl who's drinking wine and dancing barefoot on the lawn.

[@youtubechannel-ez4wx]

this song change Summer's life.

[@JMEUTEUW]

What a beautiful song

[@puffpuffpass2408]

This has to be one off my top10 .Amazing song PURE QUALITY . Put's you in a GREAT MOOD . THANKS!

[@puffpuffpass2408]

@Yael Montufar all I need by Air . Ian brown first world problems .slide away by oasis . shine on you crazy diamond pink Floyd .sweet child of mine Gun's and Roses . subtenant home sick blues Bod Dylan .Deamn Stay .That's entertainment by the jam .Ian brown corpse in her eyes . stoned roses elephant song .And many more I don't have a TV just a lovely sound system not had a TV in years my friend. What's yours ?.

[@puffpuffpass2408]

@Yael Montufar I known I'm like that myself pretty much in to all kind off stuff I love sleey the clock around and I really do love a great guitar solo some off Floyd's stuff is amazing but their is a lot off great guitar players.

[@corinnehansen4316]

@@puffpuffpass2408 Bod Dylan, hahahaha 😂 made my day reading that. Thanks. 😊

[@meenuakbarali]

Loved and knew them before I watched 500 days of Summer, love them more after watching Summer! They are super underrated and they deserve all the fame in the world ❤

[@elyaserbenguno5464]

I'm happy that this song randomly played after my spotify playlist end, this song is my doorway to explore more of great songs that come from this great band. Belle and Sebastian's songs really help me to go through all the pain across final half of my campus life. Listening to their songs while doing tasks, coding, exams, etc, with a happy vibe.

[@tigerlillyfeelfree1695]

Stuart was in my brothers class at school 🙂

[@Luigi1980]

Anyone here cause LOVE BELLE AND SEBASTIAN?????

[@redarmyreactions]

Intellectual born again music, love it.

[@davebarnes9187]

First heard this on BBC6 July 24. 65 (today) and still loving ‘oldies’ lol Great tune.

[@mybawzarerichie]

riding the wave of random 'up next' etc recommendations from youtube, found some cool stuff like this so I think I'll keep going

[@flowercarnage1561]

I get this song stuck in my head constantly...Just as well I love it!

[@MultiSpazzo]

Truly magnificent a tune. I went to the same music college. They have plenty respect there.

[@nevdoel7008]

Just a damn fine song from a damn fine band

[@iainanderson5062]

Fantastic

[@beastieboy9286]

Always thought this had a “John I’m only dancing” feel to it. Fantastic song and band

[@Spitfire1665]

What’s the melody though in the verses sounds familiar but I just can’t think of it lol

[@ericaericat8311]

This selection is amazing! thank you from Brazil!

[@maryjane1085]

I just heard this for the first time on The Jo Whiley Show onth radio - what a fantastic tune - cheers Jo, your a true gem...

[@Thom-j8v]

So underated Scottish band

[@maxfarquhar]

I revisit one of my favourite songs ever.

[@dominikinimod]

Haven't liked it for a long time as they have so many wonderful songs, but from one monent to the other I fell in love with it.

[@MrNextdoorscat]

i might just av to listen to this a few more times

[@planetx533]

that flute part is awesome.. :D too bad its so short

[@scotthowe6324]

Best way I can explain this song is ..I looked at a picture for hours nothing really happened..I went back a week later stared at it and instantly felt magic..I think I call it artx

[@CelticFan]

Possibly, one of finest pop songs ever. Up there, say the least

[@remsiama2416]

500 days of Summer brought me here🖤

[@billybob1705]

Have just discovered Belle and Sebastian .......................... Birth of kids and life meant i missed some great bands between 1993- 1997...... Went to Victourious 2023... Found Belle and Sebastian SOLD! 🤩

[@adrianstabbins6357]

Simply a beautiful song.

[@johnfinch1113]

Lyrics 🍀 A mile and a half on a bus takes a long time The odour of old prison food takes a long time to pass you by Day upon day of this wandering gets you down Nobody gives you a chance or a dollar in this old town Hovering silence from you is a giveaway Squalor and smoke's not your style "I don't like this place" We better go Then I compare notes with your older sister I am a lazy get, she is as pure as the cold driven snow What did you learn from your time in the solitary? Cell of your mind? There was noise, the distraction from anything good And the old prison food Colour my life with the chaos of trouble 'Cause anything's better than posh isolation I missed the bus You were laid on your back With the boy with the Arab strap With the boy from the Arab strap It's something to speak of the way you are feeling To crowds there assembled Do you have to feel you've gone too far? Everyone suffers in silence a burden The man who drives minicabs down in old Compton The Asian man With his love hate affair With his racist clientele A central location for you is a must As you stagger about making free with your lewd and lascivious boasts We all know you are soft 'cause we've all seen you dancing We all know you're hard 'cause we all saw you drinking from noon Until noon again You're the boy with the filthy laugh You're the boy with the Arab strap Strapped to the table with suits from the shelter shop Comic celebrity takes a back seat as the cigarette catches And sets off the smoke alarm What do you make of the cool set in London? You're constantly updating your hit parade of your ten biggest wanks She's a waitress and she's got style Sunday bathtime could take a while

[@Enemmedec]

Colour my life with the chaos of trouble

[@philgraham1538]

Thanks We'res this guy from meaningful lyrics 👌

[@dannylee210]

Hey belle and Sebastian are amazing i would like to see tham live

[@p100crt_3]

Just finished watching '5oo Days of Summer' definitely one of my favorite movies.

[@thedorksideoftheforce9101]

Thank you, Summer!

[@DeD00RS]

Heute morgen durch Zufall auf ByteFM in Hamburg gehört. Boah, gutes Ding.

[@ds-ws5dy]

this song cheers me up! ;)

[@DucMan600]

It's actually a sad song

[@martin1972win]

I, I, I, I Love this song. Alan Carr, the comedian mention this Artist and the song on the radio this morning. It got the airplay, as it was one of his favourite choices amongst a list of his other choices. I am so glad he did. This artist needs to get this song on TV. It's a smash, Funky, Banging, Joyful, and Joyous. Full of promise and truth. Also, it has that wicked production of instruments and piano chord progressions, drums, and percussion crashes which reminds me of good soul, funk, 60's Ska'ish tempo and rhythms. Arrrrrman, its getting bought to play in my vehicle.

[@Wondermass]

Recorder solo - unique in pop history!

[@Maria-ef5gq]

Sure the Beatles probably done it or Floyd but not in a solo like this ✌🏼

[@raffrayronan6246]

Such a great band this guy is just amazingly talented

[@samuelaustin7227]

What a gorgeous band x Blastings from the pastings

[@Mistico1110]

I am here just because I love B&S.

[@obsidianwinters5857]

02:08 I really do need to dig out my old dvds and watch Teachers again.

[@Ch1pp007]

The first series or two hold up well.

[@PerryGomez777]

R, B, B and R.. my cherry pie.. u know I love u.. hear this song and think of smiles & laughter. 😚

[@edmarxavierdeoliveira3786]

Conheço desde os anos 2000. Quanto imperavam os CDs. Saudades dos anos em que se vivia com mais amor e beleza. Pra mim fica na memória quando gravaram casaco marrom que enchia meu ser de alegria .

[@wezHarris]

Ray Davishness teachers!its beatifully sad,best parting lines ever

[@Chris-tj8kz]

"I am here because..." - why not just come here and appreciate the music?

[@captikus78]

What did you learn from your time in the solitary cell of your mind? Great line

[@timpea9766]

beautiful, inspirational... painfully sad, so in love with this...

[@stefanraeuber7032]

I like this band very much

[@christophebazin4296]

Make my day beatiful...

[@Rawan-sl1ms]

I'm here because of my good taste in music

[@nickmcdonald5874]

Same

[@dodgybodger3124]

Me to 😉👍

[@robertstanley7314]

Me 3 😛

[@emlynhughes]

wanker

[@hangarjamlive1732]

[@JamieStewart-ej3sz]

Best song ever

[@rowena4633]

Still fantastic

[@TheActualCathal]

this song and album are named after the band Arab Strap, who were not happy about having their brand so manifestly enveloped B&S's. Check them out too.

[@huwpryce1684]

Arab Strap pinched the name from an item of bondage gear anyway.

[@archiet2205]

‘I am a lazy ghet, she is as pure as the cold driven snow’. That is fucking brilliant…

[@billyorielly1308]

Heard it last night on loose ends blinding tune

[@johnybravo2449]

500 Days of Summer brings me here.

[@gemselchen]

+Johny Bravo Their Show at the Lollapalooza in Berlin brings me here. Wonderful Gig, Wonderful Band!

[@savasavov6113]

+Johny Bravo Me too :)

[@henriquesoares8744]

+Johny Bravo Colour my life with the chaos of trouble.

[@MrCostas32]

Love Belle and sebastian

[@ralphslife534]

So lovely xx

[@yakplateado1923]

I saw this song in the "Jump 2015" vimeo at about the 30:00 mark and it really captured me, it's a pretty cool song.

[@allthingsamazing405]

I'm hear because they are AMAZING AND SCOTTISH

[@kristiankeddie4664]

Great album summer of 1999

[@mikeflorence8655]

Hj Man, it's Mike Florence. This just one of the best tunes I've come across this year. What took me so long???? Dunno!!!! It's BRILLIANT. Long may you run Man. See ya, Mke.

[@newbrooklyn1]

After I listen to this song I want to hug everyone

[@redemptiontime1684]

Folk music at its finest

[@olrikbicker5648]

Danke, Thanks!