Gregory Isaacs & The Roots Radics The Tube 1983

Cool Down The Pace live on The Tube 1983

[@ALIONBASS]

Flabba is just great on bass! Love it

[@MrUriel777]

FLABBA , Jamaïca number one Bass player .... -) Flabba is the cool ruler on Bass, a real monument in Reggae music, I love Flabba -)

[@nestarasta22]

Great Roots Radics!!!!!

[@djangi_unchained]

Gregory is a real Reggae Ambassador!!

[@toastofallnations]

Yup. In this time frame those are about the two best things you could see. I still maintain that reggae peaked post-Marley in the early eighties!

[@TheMinnieminxer]

I was so priveledged to have been on the guest list with back stage pass for this performance at the tube studio in newcastle....

[@mbo1120]

Gregory at his BEST.👍

[@MrScottbenz]

I've always wondered how the Sleng Teng and syth horns replaced the popularity of bands like the Roots Radics. To me, this is the absolute pinnacle of Reggae. Scientist and Jammy were engineering some of the most gifted instrumentalists in the history of the genre with techniques that Tubby handed down. And you have some of the purest vocalists like Issacs, Levy, Brown and the rest hitting their stride in the early eighties. Massive.

[@davidmarr6778]

MrScottbenz Couldn't put it better myself. Amazing times I feel lucky to have been around for.

[@patkelly3966]

Jamaica is as Jamaica does. Coming out of civil war and different drugs. The drum pattern did need to change a bit tho I think.

[@jak1oak677]

Same way that the music evolved in America. Early 80s was the rise of hip hop and drum machines. New technology in the music world brought upon that change that inevitably changed the whole world

[@ayanna1456]

Gregory's music is timeless. I still play him from time to time..What a shame that they dont make it like this no more.

[@jamaln22]

doesnt get better than the roots radics. big up to bingy bunny. thanks for the video

[@larat4267]

What a band what a style what a sound - the Radics are gorgeous. And how I miss the tube the finest live music tv-program the BBC presented to date.

[@blackwolverine1]

Jah Bless Mr.Issacs (RIP) and the Roots Radics, thank u for blessing the world with beautifully timeless reggae music.

[@jtdavis62]

@MrUriel777 I saw the Roots Radics several times while they were at their height, and yes, they were the best reggae band on the planet, and Flabba would literally shake the floor with his throbbing bass playing. Unforgettable!

[@tchalla99]

Saw Gregory and Radics in Manchester 1980 something. Their sound was so incredibly tight. Really comes through on this video. Sooo Sweet

[@jasonking75]

Style Scott on the drums, Hard and Tuff! RIP!

[@outlawforever6274]

Flabba holt...bassline...respect

[@foundationhi-firubadubfrom3165]

Best Tune! Best Live! Best Sound... Flabba Holt my hero.!

[@shonenmouse]

Style Scott killing the snare 1:30, RIP Style.

[@strumbolli]

No one could lay it down like Style. A style of his own,no pun intended.

[@CoCre8ors]

shonenmouse 🙏🔥🔥

[@yeametbarrera4679]

The cool ruler Mr Gregory Isaacs Epic with the Roots Radics Band🔥🔥🔥

[@zedxxx9]

Wow. Bingi Bunny playing lead guitar! Sweet. I miss the Roots Radics.

[@illplayguitar4u]

so good to watch them perform while their bodies were still capable of doing what their hearts were wanting to do... nuff thanks fa dis one seen!

[@Punkcast]

The best Gregory clip on KZbin!

[@fabienne509]

He had such a mellow voice

[@donovanphillips4973]

Still sparkling wine in 2024 🎉

[@ayanna1456]

Def agree with you. There are some quality acts out there today that keep the tradition of good solid reggae music alive :)...I personally love morgan heritage, gyptian, junior kelly, and richie spice :)

[@EricRiegs]

Best Gregory Performance Ever!!!

[@mysparkkle]

TOO WEEKEED MAN.DIZ WAS MY MUMMY`S FAVOURITE TUNE.WAS PLAYED ON MY 5th BIRTHDAY PARTY WAY BACK `83.LOVED IT WHEN I WAS A KEED

[@x.x.7646]

Good job by Gregory. But the mindblowing element here are the gorgeous Roots Radics!

[@YaoEspirito]

THE classic reggae band. Always sound right and proper.

[@RockWithYu]

Whoever came up with the idea to pair Gregory Isaacs and Roots Radics is a friggin' genius. This is from one of the greatest albums of all time. Why does the camera always find the people who CAN'T dance?

[@CheeseCheddarBender]

I think the same!!! check out "More gregory" its with the roots radics. one of the best reggae albums out there

[@Loccfam247]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 roots radic amd Gregory

[@Nina513]

SO tru..I swear everytime I watch that performance the drum has me mesmerized! The Roots Radics were so sick...Big ups to them and big ups to Gregory...He was so cute then..

[@PeekaPeep]

Man, the Roots Radics and Gregory Isaacs gettin' busy! To me, they were like the reggae equivalent to Booker T. and the MGs when they were backing up Otis Redding: couldn't top them once they had the right man for the job out front!!! Such was the case with Gregory and the Roots Radics back during the early 80s. There was just NO stoppin' em then... ;-)

[@x.x.7646]

This shows the greatness and perfection of the Radics - and a sober Gregory. Awesome.

[@BIGBOUTYAH]

RIP Lincoln Valentine Scott aka Style Scott

[@AlexfromHollywood]

What a special moment in time...lucky audience!

[@saga613]

Relíquia do fundo do baú 🇧🇷🇯🇲

[@goodlife6145]

I remember seeing this. Great cool performance by Gregory and The Radics. I've watched many live reggae performances on tv and online since but for the sound quality, NOTHING COMES CLOSE TO THIS. I can only imagine how sublime it sounded if you were there.

[@jayveebloggs9057]

sadly most people had no inerest in GI but I was there and can see myself... so greatful i witnessed Roots Radics at the height of their powers

[@snufkindan]

That's the sound of the Roots Radics band.. check out Bunny wailer live at Madison Square garden, Or Gregory Isaacs 'noght nurse' Live at Sunsplash.. one of Reggae's best backing bands of all time!

[@snufkindan]

How they can just stand there bored with such a sweet sound...I will never inderstand

[@willieluncheonette5843]

This GREAT band backed Gregory on 3 albums I believe.

[@BRIGADIERLION]

power combinarion roots radics & the master isaacs great sound big tune

[@rasonej]

One of my favorite Gregory songs.

[@vinnaymaan]

this video is pretty much perfect. this is what i call "culture music". it deserve more view

[@carlosbetan]

just love it.i ve listen it 14 times in 1 hour. great son. and the roots radics are great i went a concert of israek vibration and they played fantastic.

[@joaoalbertovieira7269]

Me faz lembrar da minha terra natal são Luís do Maranhão muito esse reggae

[@qwesence1]

Such a great time and music, those that put thumbs down.. Don't know what good music is!! Flawless and the band is in sync along with great vocals!

[@trishosheaChelseaqueen53]

💙Gorgeous Gregory Mr Suave Isaacs💙Perfect Delivery Time After Time💙

[@mronelove]

@raggabass those where days, we all had a great time, Gregory , Dennis, Sugar, Freddy music a lick dem time deh.....i

[@yanawmean]

lovin that bass

[@ally31099]

Still big listening in 2012 .

[@merrydown123]

aww thankyou youtube for letting people show us some great classics and you mghifi cheers m8

[@SELASSIEMANTOMWAILER]

best song by Gregory Isaacs JAH BLESS

[@suegreenbar]

So lucky to have seen him at Civic Centre in Aylesbury about 1981

[@TheKingstonrr2]

gregory the best music, very good!

[@MerciaMuzikUK]

if only i was alive back then to see this with my own eyes! Roots for i ver

[@scottsorrell7094]

They still perform.

[@MerciaMuzikUK]

Scott Sorrell true , but there was something about that era that i would love to have been part of lol, and saying that i still havent seen radics and would love to!!!

[@alovelytime]

radics rule for all time

[@Medipak]

ROOTS RADIX ALWAYS ON TIME

[@iqbal55]

i first heard this song on the radio but with mattafix singing it. i just found out gregory is the orignal singer and i looooove his version

[@killersandwitch526]

still is the jam, my brother is the one who introduced me to Gregory Isaacs, I am glad he did

[@chrispaws9294]

great to see prime radics flabba bingy style brilliant band great sound quality great post ta love

[@rusty1859]

Very 80's. Awesome!

[@raggabass]

Back in 92 I met the roots radics along with Charlie Chaplin and Peter Broggs. They pulled up in a beat up trailer to Culure Beat records on 4th street in Long Beach, CA, those were the days!

[@gartive50]

Understand....this music will never die.

[@sunrah4469]

I saw this same line up in '83 at the Roxy on sunset.. L.A was a stop for all the big acts back then...what a time

[@samvt]

@raggabass once saw him and john holt play together with an orchestra.. massive. I also had the pleasure of seeing gregory... cocoa tea didn't show up and out of no where the cool ruler graced us with his musical gift.

[@kevin771st]

R.I.P Steely on Keyboards

[@FC-xc3zy]

Thanks . i didnt even notice

[@kellcamz]

mi first hear dis tune back when mi was jis a liggle yout, respect,jah rastafari!!!!

[@raggabass]

What I would give to spend another moment in that time.

[@akj11011]

Style on drums - inimitable. A revelation when he came on the scene - simple and muscular - a kind of John Bonham for Reggae. Sits back in his chair, uses the biggest sticks ever seen - look at that cymbal crash at 1.44 -, and sits in the groove effortlessly. Perfect for Gregory to relax onto. Wonderful stuff!

[@timmusumba5846]

I liked the way he crashed it indeed! A Very relaxed drummer and good at his job!

[@alovelytime]

the classic album is called, Night Nurse, on the Island label. the whole record is a jam, with the Roots Radics on every tune.

[@laazehhhaaze]

smoood souundd rock it mistah gregory , for ivah jah music love ddis song always gotto play it live version

[@mihrantheupsetter]

wicked bassline!

[@pabloishikawa]

Q grandeee gregorio!! larga vida al reggae

[@alovelytime]

style on drums believe me

[@marekka1982]

BIG TUNE...... RESPECT TO GREGORY AND ROOTS RADICS!!!! tnx to mghifi for posting!!!

[@49davjam49]

the cool ruler gone but not forgotten rip

[@lauralee2414]

FINALLY...quality sound & picture! Miss the man much...so any snip is endearing! But the time taken to present such quality, takes my pleasure to a higher level.

[@malcstag]

BLESSED, the cool ruler , enjoy the bliss. x

[@CharlotteStile]

Never seen Gregory look so Handsome :-))

[@juniorcesardacostasilva591]

A essência do reggae.Grande Gregori Issacs

[@lutruch]

A Serious Post !! So Good ! R.I.P Mister Isaacs

[@Bmants]

Big up Roots Radics. Essential Gregory. You Rocking Too Fast For Me.....

[@alexcoelho]

Nice, Nice, Nice Video!!! Very different of modern gregory, good songs... and live.

[@xiximirrixi]

eu queria ta muito nesse Show que pra mim foi inesquesivel

[@mreategui7]

buenisimo viva el Reggae

[@lourivalpereira5266]

pra mim o melhor cantor de reggae de todos os tempos esse cara e a essencia do reggae music amei

[@ncbloom]

yes yes. roots radics + junjo lawes = tuffest riddims of all time. i like your john bonham comparison

[@lyvers1]

roots radics et greg isaacs j'adore que du pure

[@onritenow]

seemless info thanks

[@wandew2]

RIP Cool Ruler I love you

[@felixdre]

don gregorio, mis respetos

[@cnetzler007]

rastafari...RIP Gregory, biga, biga!!!

[@BIGBOUTYAH]

Style Scott is putting that snare drum under some serious pressure

[@ehulani]

the one and only Cool Ruler one of the best

[@ally31099]

Love love!

[@carlosporras4951]

De lujoooo

[@EdinsonOswaldoGuerreros]

la mejor cancion "GREGORY ISAACS " el mejor , cool down ,cool down, cool down

[@NYCmadeME]

@raggabass So True Love. I was fortunate enough to See Gregory 3x before his passing. When he cancelled his show in ny the summer before he died I knew it wouldn't be long...RIP COOL RULER!

[@RasL1on]

Amazing!

[@erian22]

NICE, MUITO SON! EU GOSTO MUITO DESTA MUSICA

[@boogiemanmusic]

classic song...

[@vadermasktruth]

Gregory was at his height here. Nignt Nurse just came out, and in 1984 he played at The Academy in Briixton with the same band line up as here, plus the brass band, which became his BEST show of his career and one of the greatest concerts ever. He quickly deteriorated from too much Babylon, his voice got smaller and so did his body. It doesn't take away from his impact or reduce his character to me in the slightest! On the contrary, it adds undeniable humanity. Similar to cricism a few people expressed when they learned that, "Bob Marley took cocaine." As a rock star worldwide in the 1970s, is anyone surprised? I know first hand the struggle of what it was like, what happened, and what it is like now. And fools in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.

[@rasfutoshi]

Rest In Peace.