Big A Little a - Crass

[@sandraruijs5172]

There is not a single person in the world who can sing his lyrics so fast as Steve Ignorant. I am singing his songs for over forty years and there are a couple that I still have problems keeping up with. Like some parts of Big A little A. He is my all time favorite guy ❤❤❤

[@NOISEPOCKET]

kinda like playing along to Dino from Dystopias drums

[@joeborrow7059]

one of the best songs ever written

[@djharg400]

Exactly!

[@deafanddestructiononthepis3149]

definitely !

[@chrisdenneny7890]

They came for the travellers straight after the miners...

[@MrSatanicchicken]

its much more than most can see

[@robbiebanks9182]

They said that we were trash but the name is crass not clash .true spirit of 77

[@flachi32]

Still playing this to my politics students when it comes to teaching Anarchism. When I first heard this as a 14/15 year old it felt like common sense that was being sung about...it also felt a little dangerous but no regrets. It definitely gave me a heads up about the real state of the world we live in.

[@geneclark3600]

PLz dont tell me you are one of those teachers that teaches Trump is Hitler....cause you know thats not correct

[@chrisbade2119]

Sounds like I’d love you as a teacher

[@coletrain3599]

You're the kind of teacher I wish I would've had

[@franny231123DMT]

what version do you teach? to love or not love the state?

[@flachi32]

@@franny231123DMT I struggle to keep neutral in the classroom to let the kids make up their own minds. Personally and privately I am more anti government with every passing day.

[@MrTimBranston]

Steve Ignorant's a lifeboat crewman near Norwich now. Fitting occupation, was a good man back then and he is now. Man with a conscience. Big respect from me.

[@nickchap]

Seriously? I would never of imagined that. Good for him

[@vickimurray413]

Crawford

[@arcadia-831-og6]

Agreed 100

[@sagegoldtooth]

Been listening since I was 12 yrs old and now I’m 25 with 2 kiddos. PUNK IS DAD!

[@pattycat100567]

that is nice,first heard the crass farm around 90,still have all my records,they will change your life........................watch and see,what you think next/..48 and drunk

[@NOISEPOCKET]

in1985 my doctor birthed me listening to the feeding of the 5000. so i guess for me THIS YEAR IS ZERO

[@thelodger1598]

Got this 7" in '81. Still live by it.

[@rangatang100]

Since I was 12 I'm near 58 now

[@danros6530]

Not to take anything away from a true punk rock classic, but this is a great tune to sing to my newborn son! HE digs the bouncy tempo and the funny faces and voices that I make while singing it! It's brilliant! WHo knew?! Maybe Crass can do a reunion tour AND a kids record!

[@jakobalehed201]

fuck, a reunion... would be awsome

[@911Chrispy911]

Why was my gut reaction to call u a sell out for sayin that?? haha....cheers.....teach em early!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@hether_8496]

Love it

[@rowbearly6128]

Crass are still together...

[@marianpazdzioch5132]

Greetings from Poland. You have no idea how much time it took me to understand this song without lyrics :)

[@Julia-yc2ki]

Ja również z Polski

[@x78grindx]

Crassa teksty to coś ponadczasowego.

[@nonamebar]

I am from Norway. I had the same problem as you Marian, even though I have lived in Canada 1 year and in Minneapolis from 1990 - 1994. But the thing that makes it difficult to understand is Steve Ignorant´s brilliant accent. And the best thing about Crass is their lyrics. I was a speed junky from 1990 - 2006. I loved listening to Crass then and other Anarcro- & Oi Punk. I haven´t touched Speed since March 13th, 2006 (I got sick and tired of it), but every time I listen to Crass, I feel cranked out of my fucking mind again, even though I am totally clean. My religion is Anarcro-, Oi Punk and Liverpool FC. When I was 16 years old, I travelled from Norway - Brussels to watch the European Cup Final between Liverpool - Juventus 0-1. Before the match started there were 39 dead people lying around the stadium. We didn´t have mobile phones back them, and I couldn´t afford calling my parents from a pay phone. My parents were very happy when I came home.

[@mh2289]

It's hard in English too XD

[@mh2289]

I was in mnpls in 91-92 and I bet you were that junky asshole that robbed me :) Kidding, but I hope we crossed dumbass paths!

[@gaz1tinsley]

A Fackin Lav this tune, My dad was a 12 monther during the miners strike ! He with help from family and good friends Stood his ground against the system ! It was a legal strike against control of the system ! A Lot of people dont realize the significance of that Stand. that humanity made ! Stay strong ! I watched the very last show at the shepherds boosh emporium ! standing next to the families of Crass ! Fantastico gig !

[@anthonydyson5455]

Completely with you on that one as I too was a 12 monther on strike,, fuck the system and fuck the cunt's who think they're in charge, they haven't got my mind or soul and NEVER will have.

[@fudgedog123]

Thatcher 1. Miners 0.

[@gaz1tinsley]

@@fudgedog123 Fuck off you prick ! The country wouldnt be in the state that its in now if thatcher had been aborted !

[@f.dmcintyre4666]

Hiya Gaz, can you tell us more about the last gig? Could you even do a vid about it?

[@gaz1tinsley]

@@anthonydyson5455 Well done m8, it was people vs system, if more people had realizred that trhen we would have had a far better country than we do now ;)

[@shibodira]

These lyrics seem more uplifting now than they ever have. To live your life with your own strong convictions and still strive to live in peace with every aspect of the human experience regardless of how difficult the conversation may be. Invalidation of an individuals experience is what leads to violent radical politics, right or left, that only seek to destroy rather than build and connect. Anarchism starts in the mind and peace is how you should strive to express it. 🙏🏾✌🏾✊🏾

[@urphakeandgey6308]

Anarchy without peace is just seizure of power. More "aNaRcHiStS" need to wake up and understand this. No one overthrows power just to give it all away.

[@kurtkurt8938]

Yep lol

[@jamesmcfall6875]

Deffo,heard this on radio 6,of all places.First time in years and been playing it everyday since.I went to see Crass and The Poison Girls at Bearsden Town hall in 1979 but the police raided it and shut it down before Crass came on.A copper actually spat in my face that night,further away from the venue,when the crowd had dispersed."That's punk!!"Absolute bastard.✌️

[@flaminggarbage8241]

Ok but anarchism is a far-left ideology. It IS radical

[@atd1681]

@@jamesmcfall6875 I seen them in the Crypt, Middlesbrough Town Hall 81/82. You right ACAB.

[@HumanUnknown1]

So much more people should actually LISTEN to this.

[@andybrown5655]

Such an intelligent song if you take the time to read the lyrics

[@coletrain3599]

A very intelligent band

[@chickenoodle3397]

Fight war not wars. Simple but intelligent

[@DavyRo]

nearly 30 years ago i bought this single it's in my loft now immaculate in condition, and i still love it as much as i did when i first bought it. The words are as powerful and right more than ever today.

[@23trickiedot]

when i was 16 i had the most crappily drawn crass symbol tatted on me. with all my well done tats, its still my fav

[@deafanddestructiononthepis3149]

spin that disc bro what the fuck! it should be in terrible condition at this age shame on you pal!

[@kellytyner2611]

Hey Davy Ro, in my "Believe it or Not" bin of stories, I had a punk flyer for a gig that was to be played in 83. It was a CRASS gig with G.B.H scheduled for L.A. California that summer. Here's the short end of the shit stick; the U.S. turned down their visas because they were anarchists. Like PiL sings, "Disappointed;" definitely was shit. Peace, cheers.

[@emilianoymurosirio5797]

Even more relevant today! Welcome to 2020 mother fuckers let's overthrow this shit

[@breetknee13]

That bassline is so damn catchy

[@joolzhillman4385]

Love a bit of Crass, it's good for the mind & has been since the 80s. More relevant today than ever!🇬🇧💚

[@squigin3380]

it's sad that crass's messages are so relevant today but as far as popularity goes they're irrelevant. :( I feel like there message may me more prevalent today than back then sadly

[@crazy-hawtwyte-chick-anal-802]

Because we lost, matey.

[@XXX_xxxxxxxx]

that name!!!!!

[@deafanddestructiononthepis3149]

The internet has punk grabbed by the BALLS!

[@michaellavery4899]

Squigin. Great comments. There's still much wrong with society, but what has always bothered me was 'come the revolution' what do we do with all the violent criminals who would only take advantage of our dream society. Also where are the people who are strong enough to stand up and make a statement. A retweet is as far as it goes. In the 80's we had riots. Although so many mistakes were made, at least the powers at be took notice.

[@danielscissorhands]

Squigin: "Their" not "there." Also, you used "prevalent" incorrectly. The word you are looking for is "relevant." English, people, Jesus!

[@aristotle358]

Thanks for including the lyrics for this great record. Steve speaks so fast that it is sometimes hard to catch everything. I bought this single when it first came out and would say it is my favourite by Crass.

[@aristotle358]

***** Hey Jane. I've only just seen this message. I've tried to add you back or include in circles. I can't get to grips with youtube since google fucked with it. Let me know if you see me in your circles and if I'm not there explain how to do it.

[@aristotle358]

***** Unfortunately I'm not a face booker. Must be my age :-)

[@aristotle358]

***** No I'm English. The icon on my channel is me with the guitar and a number of Latvian acquaintances on the roof of a car singing "Down in the Tube Station" about 5am on a Sunday morning after about 2 days on the sesh. I had long hair then but now its short.

[@gaz1tinsley]

My dad hated anything punk i played. but especially this tune lol

[@Jdjsksjdhdj]

i am a Christian i still love the crass. do not judge and you shall not be judged.

[@sandraruijs5172]

Aww come on my friend, you want to tell me you listen to Asylum and you dont care?Glad I am an atheïst!

[@NOISEPOCKET]

@@sandraruijs5172 Asylum...heavy

[@rangatang100]

Reality asylum must be a puzzler for ya.

[@hiicantthinkofaname]

'Silence is a virtue, use it for your own protection'

[@paulbate166]

i have lived my life by these lyrics. never a truer word said.

[@philthymiller]

Absolutely brilliant! That fuzz box at the start brings back memories!!

[@nomore2001]

Jesus Christ I love Crass.

[@crucified1969]

Hail Satan I do too.

[@asafkomemy]

jesus loves crass to

[@mannibimmel09]

this jesus? kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWOodohrmaZqfKM

[@oliviervanrode6362]

Rather this one, @@mannibimmel09 kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5CrgIyhbqp3b7M

[@aliboudjemai8350]

Jesus ? Baaahhhh !!!!!

[@scaranara9970]

My Foundations professor played this for my class and I'm so grateful

[@philb9235]

Massive part of me growing up and were such great times and music which will never ever be matched or beaten again

[@mikhailbakunin3082]

Oï from France, crass is my favorite band of all times

[@neidr65]

Classic...still got my collection of Crass records,unique band.

[@carmadme]

"if you dont like the life you live, change it now its yours" so i bought myself a boat to live on and all my electricity comes from solar panels instead of paying some millionaire for the privilege

[@joncrossland]

Had to comment as I've been listening to Crass since 1979 and have recently done precisely that... Narrowboat with solar, no more electric bills. Or gas bills. Or council tax.

[@BrianBlessedsBumhole]

*double thumbs up* been at that game myself for about thirteen years. how is that most sinister of 'charities' the canals and rivers trust treating you?

[@bbqchickenwingsofredemptio449]

rccarmadben for really??? Good job

[@eliasdeleone7059]

rccarmadben Sounds legit. The privilege lol I like your thinking man.

[@nickleroberson8215]

Id like to talk about what set up you use for the electicity and such

[@A18056]

I’ve been a fan since twelve Anaw , noo I’m 50 and they still rock 🥳

[@michaellavery4899]

CLASS. In memory of my late brother Anthony Lavery. Love you. Miss you. XXX

[@4516n41]

Now this is poetry. Not that other poetry isn't poetry just that I think this is poetry as well.

[@zimports]

Wonderful in every way. Great musicians.

[@PCArcade]

Crass' manifesto ended in 1984, but is still relevant today. Where's the next crass??

[@nonamebar]

There will never be anything as good as Crass. Then you have to believe in reincarnation, which I don´t. In my younger days when everyday was a party for 16 years, I was clinical dead twice. Both times everything was black. I didn´t see St. Peter & I didn´t see Lucifer. According to the bible Jesus woke of from the from the dead once. I beat him. I woke up from the dead twice. My religion is Liverpool FC & Anarcro- & Oi Punk. But I respect other people´s opinion about religion. Cheers from Norway mate.

[@joestrummer3100]

Seen crass early 80s in Liverpool England superb

[@atae7185]

Blue coat chambers, lark lane police station or or the warehouse? I was at all 3.

[@Andy-Belshaw]

Still my favourite band lucky to see them 6 times 79/81

[@josephancion2190]

Singing, while sounding punk af, and still managing to make a great impression of the queen. Wow.

[@marcusrusso6526]

You mean being British?

[@sandraruijs5172]

I am crazy about every Crass song, but this one, together with Asylum,are my all time favorites! Nobody so good as Steve Ignorant ❤

[@kevinbeardsley7923]

This band was my introduction into the world of anarcho punk...

[@bootfonk]

That bass is amazing.

[@lanceoverduin4580]

these lyrics r great

[@dog3764]

I remember when this video was like a month old... forgot all about it after like a year, stumbled upon my old account through a comment on a video and found it in a playlist. Still a great song today!!

[@nasskhan4543]

The best record they ever made.

[@geneclark3600]

Still relevant. Perhaps now more then ever? Crass saw this coming a while ago....

[@FullToTheBrim1]

Still strikes the right chord. One of my all time favourites.

[@junewinters8460]

The crass it's been yrs since I've played this. Bk in London 76 /77 best days of.my life hanging out at forest hill and the wardolth rd bromley my father worked for the g l c and every Sunday I would go with him to his works just outside the iron gates was the archies where the market barrows would end up after market days but being the right age for something new to break the endless days of boredom the sound of live music so being noise and telling my dad I just going to sweatshop. I went over

[@jamescarr8878]

Excellent in 79 or 1980 I was well dubious about the thatcher and the crabs this overwhelming blew my arsenal

[@DJKrol-pv8ft]

We need Crass more now then ever.

[@anarkiaanihilistaah5712]

Love this song.

[@regaininglife9084]

Amazing song and an important message....

[@Lifeisfootball109]

Thank u Crass❤

[@peterthepainter5332]

just as relevant now as it was back then. so happy i saw them live back in the day.

[@jorgehernandez1490]

punk is needed more than ever right now. anarchy baby

[@joestrummer3100]

One of the greatest songs ever

[@eddiehoare3488]

I saw them play in Todmorden, Yorkshire, around 1980. Superb. Still play them nowadays. Seems to me that their ideology is even more relevant in 2019. Same, in a way with Bad Brains. Anarchy And Peace For All. Ed. X.

[@user-lo3su2qj3t]

This never leevs my 7" box such uplifting lyrics just exalent track.

[@MrRekarbenots]

yeah, brother. grew up in Pittsburgh, usa. my old man was an IWW printer for Westinghouse. i remember at least three strikes in the seventies and early eighties. we were on the dole the whole while. third one was big- nine months- but the union won out. and then came reagan and broke the union's back. got laid off less than two years before retirement. Westinghouse lost a lawsuit ordering them to pay my dad's whole division full pension equivalent. they appeal and appeal. by the time it's settled, my old man will be dead. probably my mum, too. fuckers. united and strong, brother! we go to war and work the same way: totally and with love. rise above!

[@jonbell9161]

Used to hichhike around England to see crass and the poison girls as a kid back in the early 80s, great memories

[@pietrotacconelli8311]

These lyrics are truly powerful.

[@hjmilian]

I was inspired by both Crass and Conflict when I was a kid and to this day Big A Little A are the best lyrics I've ever read.

[@bigsmiles768]

I'm very happy because a group of people made this sound.

[@Antiestablishment420]

Still listening in 2019

[@sandman4219]

Damn!!! Takes me back to MidSchool!

[@dadlohopton8932]

Brilliant song then, and the lyrics are more relevant now than ever.

[@joshgarrett3449]

Best lyrics of all time.

[@wesmorgan3073]

i want my kids to hear that message from 3:34 on... be exactly who you want to be

[@DaInvisibleNinja]

Do what you want to do

[@NotAnIlluminatiSpy]

@@DaInvisibleNinja Unless you want to eat people.

[@k2o264]

Wes Mor

[@chunkbeefy440]

Silence is a virtue, use it for your own protection

[@joshgarrett2318]

Same here.

[@pamrichardson3721]

Forgot just how good this was and nothing’s changed since then

[@ReelSeduction]

Thirty years later this still all stands true! Oi

[@Nantwichfarmer]

Amazing lyrics- bang on... timeless...

[@elvabautista7820]

Message never gets old.

[@MsChris402]

a great single from 1980.

[@Hankydoodle1]

The best lyrics ever written...Fucking poetry!!!

[@sandraruijs5172]

My favorite song from Crass ❤

[@ahmadyor5349]

Greeting from Malaysia.

[@metalpunk7945]

Classic song!

[@LATBEGHUD]

Perfect punk rock track

[@timmiK4o5]

god bless subversion

[@patswayze7359]

Steve ignorant is good people... Love this band!!

[@garyarnold9311]

Best lyrics ever written x

[@dazza6333]

Everyone should listen to this it explains society perfectly

[@nonamebar]

Brilliant song!

[@sherrilynnnelson703]

Forever an inspiration 💜💖💜

[@jamescarr7148]

I was 12years and hopless this was f...Great

[@sandraruijs5172]

My all time favorite song from Crass

[@daleyoung6850]

Best lyrics ever imo

[@MrAh1123581321]

I want this song played at my funeral

[@jamescarr7148]

Awesome track

[@noladavis5085]

I sent this to my friend in Kyiv, he sent me Kings and Jokers. It was a good swap.

[@peterlinklater1392]

Makes me smile every time.

[@68marconi]

They're still out to getchoo getchoo getchoo in 2022.

[@weenware2298]

My favourite song of all time

[@dallasmorris8213]

I came from the same village as crass and Jol feel son use to come an watch us .....and we couldn’t get on a bullshit detctetor album we must av been bad 😂

[@PaullyRobots]

This is my favorite song

[@djharg400]

Brilliant FFin Words and Meaning!!!!

[@nigeltomlinson3329]

40 years on and still fits perfectly in society we have come a long way in reverse ffs

[@bingbong8649]

Seems more relevant now than ever

[@jenessagivens1438]

Nostalgic AF ❤❤❤

[@andyatkinson3574]

still relevant 30 yrs later.

[@westertin3343]

this song is really inspiring

[@77rosato]

I still 100% agree with these lyrics 4 decades later. Who could have known they would be even more relevant in 2022. I take great pride in the fact that my 25 year old ex babysitee has turned out with a punk as f*** attitude. I just introduced her to this and she loves it. That's my girl! Will get this played at my funeral and have everyone given a printed lyric sheet. Still f***ing the system in 2022.

[@deafanddestructiononthepis3149]

This is the most street smart punk song ever

[@chrisbade2119]

It’s the DEFINITIVE punk song in my opinion

[@lazyjesus6573]

War is rich man’s games of monopoly, nothing to do with you. Let them fight their own wars.

[@marcelodemetrio7051]

Fantastic Crass