Fresh Four Wishing on a Star

[@EmilyKnight-e1k]

My nearest and dearest late best mate Becky Evans features (50 seconds in) as one of the audience, bopping away! RIP Becky boo. xx

[@ski808]

I'm now 47, it has taken me 31 years to search for this track. Imagine, I only ever heard it once off the radio, Pete Tong in his early days back in 1989 maybe. And I distinctly remember a rap squeezed in between the song. Me memory is sketchy as I dont remember details, who sang, and more importantly who rapped - but I remember bits and pieces of the rap up til this day! I've tried googling this version for many many years after that, and today only, Monday 14th March 2022 I have finally found it. I believe this is a UK only release. Back then you put that drumbeat on any song you'd be a club superstar DJ. If you weren't in your teens in the UK in 1989 leading up into the 90s, even if you were in the wrong age bracket - you would have never experienced this cultural, musical, fashion, life phenomenon of some sort. Baggy Chipie jeans, British Knights, Jordan 5s, Raiders cap. U had to live it. It was REAL.

[@bobjackson6524]

My youth also. Love you man. 💖 Happy face, Funky bass, Loving race. 👊

[@Yemoe777]

What a time to be alive huh? Wish I could have been there. (I was born in ‘88)

[@neontetra1000]

Same age as me. Best tune ever and the best times ever. The world really was better back then.

[@saqibmulla2811]

I’m 48 they way you described that era people will never understand 👍🏼👍🏼❤️

[@bobjackson6524]

@@saqibmulla2811 💖💖💖

[@RadTheMaligator]

Bringing back days that nobody else will experience 💔

[@gbeats6281]

True Bristol U.K Classic . All True Bristol Crew Stay Blessed . Peace G Beats.

[@knowledgehunter6101]

That downtempo style breakbeat sounds very 90s. Didnt knew it was already 89!

[@IanSteaman]

Everything about this song and video, the music, the fashion, the skateboarding, are both timeless and ahead of their time. Classic!

[@NPGLAMB]

I love this song. This is the final song listed on the dance club songs chart on the last week of 1989 but it would raise position in the following weeks

[@mirandaphillips4702]

This was filmed at back of St Lukes Rd, Bedminster, my friends were squatting there at the time, buildings have all been restored now and a friend of mine has a flat there. Tune is as fresh Jan 2021 as it was 1989, Big Up Bristol Music UK, no one does it like us, XX

[@phillipphillippson8456]

Now That’s What I Call Music! 16 has sure bought me here!!!

[@rotht1951]

It was the late 80's living with my aunt in Providence Rhode Island. I was 15 years old then. walking to McDonalds with my Boom Box. This song came on. The first time I heard it. I got home, tune to the same station and pop a fresh cassette tape into the Boom Box. Sure enough after half a day waiting the song came on again. 😀I lost the tape when I move back to California. Spend the next 3 decades searching this song. Found it the other day. 😇 This is a classic 80's oldskool mix. The song, her voice smooth and calm. The beat is chaotic. A perfect match. 👌🏼

[@lovemussb1940]

Loved this tune when I was 15,bought it from our price on 12” Reminds me of hanging around up the field getting drunk,snogging birds and having no worries,no phones,mum just new you were out with your friends,I loved the back end of the 80’s and into the 90’s We should make a revival.. On another note everyone from all colours danced and took pills,there was unity and everyone just had a great time.whats happened to this generation now !! Everyone has anxiety Everyone is depressed Everyone hates each other Kids have no respect Knife crime Boredom You all need to listen to some 80’s and 90’s dance music and just think about what’s wrong with all of you And stop blaming the older generation for all this mess cause it’s you lot that have fucked this world Rant over

[@slymothertrucker3597]

Been looking for this remix for soooo long. As long as you could tell the time you would ok!! I had this mix on a 12" mix record along with 20 seconds to comply!! Never thought i would hunt this down!!

[@petemccormick1390]

Bang on 👍

[@DJStanSteel]

100%...ive just heard the track again and realised the sample from FAZO 0 - Riding High....this generation of no hope..the wanna bees.. PEACE man.....keep safe and funky much love!

[@zebaahmed7795]

I was 16 when I first heard this and loved it! Been searching for sooooo long! I got back a part of my childhood today.

[@nongfuspring2916]

The 2 bar funky drummer loop with that reverbed snare at the end 😍

[@robertvargas7004]

We can all thank the legend james brown for funky drummer everyone sampled that song and this is a classic miss music like this

[@calsmith8974]

Just come across this after some 30 years forgot just how top this track was simply class

[@dianetaylor8278]

My boys from back in the day ❤love u guys been in London for 25 years now but I never forgot those days from Diane the original dancer

[@ianchilds2479]

Legend tune from 88-89 pure drum n bass at it's most raw 💥❤👊

[@frasercottington5828]

This song in particular frames a window in time when I spent many evenings at a new friends mum's house - She had left behind a life in London due to suffering from ME, I'd not long split up with a girl friend. Somehow our paths crossed and we became smoking buddies, I really appreciated her chilled style, her taste in music and the dope we smoked together watching this music video and various others such as Soul II Soul, Neneh Cherry, RebelMC and Lindy Layton's version of Silly Games...great, great times

[@kittyr8108]

Saw these guys do a live pa at my local club night near Newquay back in 89 , they were so nice . Love this tune

[@KM-nd5pz]

'I walk over a bridge, caaaalm as troubled worter' loved his accent! 🤣My sister used to have this on 12", used to listen to it all the time, watching TOTP2 has just reminded me about it.

[@ricochetpig]

Got to rate the MC for that. Back then most UK rappers were putting on American accents!

[@DJVadim77]

this record literally changed my life. i must of been around 14 wen it came out in 1989 . the mix of hiphop drums(james brown of course) mixed with this laid back kind of soul. it was so different to the US scene at that time - where u had new jack swing rnb. this wasnt either. it was the begining with groups like smith n mighty wild bunch who became massive attack etc the sound of #bristol and trip hop. i used to hate that word so much . it was like a curse but for better or worse it was an amazing time and bristol was there with London as a hot bed of ppl pushing music boundaries. Only recently did i find out that in funky four was KRUST - foundr of full cycle drum n bass label and also flyn (from flyn and flora) . ground breaking record. . at that time it was like a clash in the UK from the acid house rave scene, indie music like happy mondays , millitant hiphop all with the foundation of reggae music. just completely and totally mad. im not sure there will ever be a period quite like it ever again and i was lucky enough to at least c a glimpse.

[@johnpineapple3329]

Yeh man, Krust is a awesome producer. I just recently found that out too.

[@AA-be9rn]

Remember hearing this outside the iceskating rink Bristol the road lined with cars. It ignited a totaly different scale of love from and for Music.

[@NPGLAMB]

This song did well in US clubs which were less new jack focused or used dance /house remixes of those songs

[@dools93]

Ended every DJ set with this 1 for years !!!!

[@richardcsv]

It's been 20 years or so and still as fresh...

[@maddobbo]

I loved this when it came out..... ....and I still do now. Thanks for posting.

[@levibowden]

Still rockin' the Bristol vibes over 20 years on! Classic tune and those St Lukes Road parties were big. Bristol Massive, big up...!

[@dark108x]

I saw this video being shown at a 'Bristol Music' film event at the Cube in Bristol, and this video was the one that got a round of applause from the audience. I was 11 when this came out, and lived near those houses - really exciting then to see so many local landmarks appear in a video. They were the first group I remember to proudly put Bristol on the map long before it was fashionable, props for that.

[@riadhossain1258]

Do you know any of the ppl dancing on the video

[@DavidSmith-648]

The late Sinéad O'Connor has a connection to this, her track I Am Stretched On Your Grave uses the same base. As of course does Candy Flip's cover of the Beatles' Strawberry Fields Forever

[@petefowler7343]

Arguably one of the top UK jams of its time. Sublime

[@jodysmith5318]

Absolutely love this track and video! I'm sure it's reminiscent of a time and place for so many people. I used to play it on my radio show here in Australia when it was first released.

[@afreyoba]

A great remake of a classic. The rhythm and vocals are majestic. Great vibes during it's time and today - 2021. One of my favorite cd singles 3" disc via Virgin. Great downtempo vibes

[@nathalyone]

This is an all time favourite....Lovin It.... cant play my tapes anymore... thank you youTube... damn this is good....Bristol's got Talent!!!

[@Ashfaq1999]

Classic from 1989

[@timthegallant]

Bristol drum and bass may have started here

[@stevendouglas3860]

Marvellous Song . Love from Liverpool

[@dominic77999]

I was there for this video - my face not on it though :) was a skater in Bristol and a friend of friends of Liz E at the time xxxx Liz, remember Nic and Heidi? I worked for Nick at the time in Gordon Rd. restoring the bloody big house there. Theo was born there. hope you are well xxx

[@ianchilds2479]

Raw tune thanks for being there 😀 classical of the far future ❤

[@chrischris4788]

@@ianchilds2479 Phuture !!

[@guerillabeach]

lovely use of that sleazy funky drummer beat. Did not know Krust was in the video.

[@akinplus1]

31 years ago & I still love this track 💕💕💕

[@NenadTrajkovic]

Bristol 💙💙💙💙🇬🇧 God,I love this version of the song...

[@nigelsim18]

Awesome, remember Graeme Park dropping this as the last tune in the Hacienda, Manchester late 89, sounded truly amazing!

[@elvisgaleano8540]

I envy you.

[@andrewallace2137]

I purchased this back in the late 80s i was the only dj with this track but never saw the video until today.

[@dominicbasham5257]

Such a tune. Still have my 12 inch copy

[@Sheeeetapha]

I remember when this came out-classic!!!

[@kiloSIN]

...BAAAAAD tune!!!! props for linking it.

[@Jolynenizuma22]

i tryed finding this song and couldnt for the life of me find it cause i forgot the name of the group accidently found it today

[@1lovemediauk]

Thanks for posting this... yeah nice vid, classic mate. A pure sample of1989 / 90 Bristol. Happy days

[@suvtube]

definetly groundbreaking in a time when the 80s needed more aong with soul to soul. Bristols mark on the uk sound was very important and path the way to modern jungle drum n bass and electronic music as we know it.this track came as a responce to the usa house music and was a steping stone well needed.

[@ambergypsy9]

Dean Lane Skateboard Park! Oh Bristol I love you. What an amazing time to grow up ... such brilliant music came out of Bristol

[@DanielTimj2m176]

Bristol is still rocking it mate.. Roni size is the man.

[@stevestrange965]

is it not st george park?

[@djdren]

till today .. this is my fav version of this song ... great vid btw .. (doesnt look small budget, nothing was cheap those days)

[@groovechaser]

I think I still have this on vinyl. I heard it once on a collage radio station and had to get it from the record store right then and there. Got the black and white cover US version that had all the mixes on it. When this came out, I had forgotten about this being a cover of the classic Rose Royce song.

[@z00ts00t77]

BIg up the DX7 and 1210's, classic gear.

[@thefloorkiller]

Bristol music exhibition at M,Shed Bristol got me listening to this mighty tune again, great Bristol music

[@superfly2002]

The singer is Lizzie E - she is an amazing vocalist, I'm unsure if she is still singing, I know that she settled down got married and started a family, she should carry on singing though as she would be hugely successful. Great video, great song, well done.

[@suvtube]

yes yes Fresh four Massive Bristol sound and original video..big up the vision factory and fresh four.. good to see this on you tube.

[@CoReaderz]

seen this in this video: Portishead & The Enigmatic Heartache of ”Glory Box” | New British Canon. recommended

[@mooncatklubba]

Oh god I feel old!!! Still as fresh in 2019, nearly 2020, as in 1989...

[@Sheeeetapha]

....I guess we ARE old....;)

[@mooncatklubba]

Fortressbaby Fortressbaby 😩😩😩😂

[@TheRitaje]

2021 today..and its still the blast

[@stevendouglas3860]

Great tune. Stay safe . In lock down 😆 Love from Liverpool UK .

[@KM-nd5pz]

TOTP2? Haha

[@stevendouglas3860]

@@KM-nd5pz yeah lol ...had to search it ...😆 great little tune . Sick beat Kell

[@TheRitaje]

The best version..circa 2021.

[@denbighmudge790]

Bristol back in the day timeless

[@onthe1and2]

Yes, Smith & Mighty produced this single.

[@FRENCHYB2B]

First record I ever bought! Still sounds amazing in 2020 👌🏻

[@shanedjoy8954]

Tune. Great vid, loved the skating...

[@tnoor]

Still outstanding! Love it :)

[@TheVantveen]

Dang , hahah came to check ,Rose Royce , stumbling on this jewel. heard this one a looooonggggg time ago. sweet memories \o/

[@jazzlall3971]

Oh shiteeee way back

[@paulydj9406]

Danny D Remix also very good, but this still the best version, Numark mixer back in the day.

[@caspercasper896]

the uk top 20 of saturday 21 october 1989

[@veyronzondaf]

Bad ass track! Thanks for posting, reminds me of my past...

[@vividvisuals]

yes yes tunes from the fab four vid from the master, this is good history big up da BRISTOL originals

[@alianshampoprisioners7056]

...chuck d acapella,sk 5 casio,scratch whit tapes,records...much respect to those days...fromCeuta.

[@FOFA73]

Masterpiece

[@choudharykholi6731]

Memories 🌹

[@chrischris4788]

Yes Yes,olde skool still kickin, shout to One Love Crew, Smith and Mighty/Three Kings,alll the Cosie's massive Roz,Si, Del, Rudie, FBI crew, Wild Bunch, Rob Moris, Die, Suv, Pete Rock, Ryan and Jools, Des Rankin, St NicksTrinity crew, Dennis Brown, Passion FM CREW, FTP Crew, Rave Den Massive oh and Massive! Crystal Dove Crew, Freds Blues, Denbeigh St Massive, Cambel St Massive, Sefton Park, Monks Park, Fairfield, Docklands, Criterion massive, MIA dj Dereck, Merv,Corin, Queen Bee,Mr Williams, Man Eric Willams Albert Rd, Cabb'a Club,Ajax,Western Star Dom Club, Zion House party peeps,olde Skool Star and Garter Hector and the beat go's on and on !!

[@alexissmart265]

Chris I think you covered all bases there just about. Still remember St Nicks being a great venue for St Paul's. Went to many a party there.

[@dominic77999]

I was there for this video - my face not on it though :) was a skater in Bristol and a friend of friends of Liz E at the time xxxx

[@riadhossain1258]

Do you know any of the ppl in the video. Trying to find d someone in the video

[@demps6919]

My wedding song ❤❤❤

[@ThisExcitingWorld]

Not sure about groundbreaking production, Funky Drummer loop with Faze O on the top using someone else's lyrics as well!! Despite that, it's a stone cold classic with a great video as well. Thanks for posting.

[@soulclappin]

absolutley amazing footage!Its like looking a documentary!Massive big ups4 dis!I wonder why did they ever pick that singer?:DDD

[@NicenEasyuk]

DJ krust. Still epic.

[@DanielTimj2m176]

FLYNN KRUST SUV JUDGE THE BRIZZLE SOUND...

[@johnpineapple3329]

Went straight out and bought the 12" after watching this.

[@choudharykholi6731]

True classic🌹

[@TinnieSingh]

OMFG THIS IS HEAVY!!!

[@skanskar]

haha wicked m8 moved from london to live in bristol such a cool, dynamic, creative vibe going on . i donk fink there is anywhere else i could of moved to from being born in london....still a lot of class/racial divisions but i think thats all part of it. i am proud my kids are from bristol

[@vividvisuals]

wicked stands up to todays production

[@mackergreenwood]

Fell in love with a tall blonde hairdresser to this track. Wasn’t being young cool.

[@salredfern]

Just love this"......

[@thugpuggin]

Wicked tune loved it when growing up in Birmingham and one of the reasons I moved to Bristol. Where are the houses? The arse end of St Paul's or south of the river?

[@samdownie]

thanks Steve and co for this :-)

[@choudharykholi6731]

Good old days

[@ZootCaptain]

still got the 12 inch =)

[@pigdog237]

Chaos on the wall dope style means murder!

[@levibowden]

@iwasanangryyoungman , No, it's Flynn!

[@mrvi4597]

Tuuneeee still nodding my head to dis 29/9/19

[@steveehardcore]

@iwasanangryyoungman That's Flynn, from Flynn and Flora, Dj Krusts's brother.

[@drstevie]

Quality !!!!!!

[@bristolfiya]

OMG! Can't believe, Found what I wasn't lookin for!!;)

[@scottphree1232]

Kruss,big up from VTX shhhhh

[@brettmoth3036]

love it

[@trollface1994]

I'm wishin' on a higher quality version.

[@scorpionkobra]

Thanks to Tenth Kingdom, I know all the covers of this song

[@aliceinwaxland]

@iwasanangryyoungman I'm not sure, but I think it's MC Kelz or someone from Fresh 4.

[@vikykatt3567]

❤

[@ZootCaptain]

Lol a young krust

[@AhmedGamal-eb1qp]

Classic