Labi Siffre It must be Love

[@dxjjw]

This guy had the most underrated career ever, had majority of his best songs covered or sampled

[@robstammers7149]

This brings back so many memories for me, I was only 16 years old in 1971, I'm now 69 and still love listening to this haunting song. I was madly in love with the girl I would eventually marry. And this song sings the very words I felt at the time.

[@Tampo-tiger]

Wow, how long were you together for?

[@sullyeeet6715]

I served this great man when I was working as a young saturday boy at McFisheries supermarket on Kensington High St.London when this song was No1 in 1971. It was just before Xmas. I'm so sorry Labi for spoiling your two whole trout fish. I was new at the filleting game.Please forgive me. Thank you for the wonderful music.

[@svejkfan2220]

Now there's a story.

[@eyelavadershine]

Cute story take care❤

[@Tampo-tiger]

Well from what I hear he has never forgiven you for that - AND NEVER WILL! Labi was a nice bloke - until somebody spoiled his fish supper. Then he turned into the Kray twins on steroids.

[@michaelroberts7374]

😂

[@Gangstagran]

@@Tampo-tigerthe crayfish twins 😮

[@julianbarry]

Absolutely brilliant song. Madness made this song a huge success, but here’s where it came from 👏

[@roseanncampbell3168]

Yeah stolen from a black man as per 🙄

[@upendasana7857]

I had no idea that this was a Labi Siffre song,I grew up dancing to this with Madness singing it and never knew until now.

[@shaehepburn2979]

Labi's songs can't ever be improved by anyone else. He just has so much sincerity to his voice and tone.

[@svejkfan2220]

Yes! That's what it is. Thank you for your insight. I always knew that there was something indefinable in his voice and you have kindly defined it. Many thanks.

[@Chibihalo2]

No, but the Madness version is still very good in its own right.

[@bramleydragon]

Chibihalo2 and Labi must of approved of their version as he appeared in the video to it.

[@roseanncampbell3168]

​@@bramleydragon you really think a black man got a choice in the matter with no racial rights in the UK in the 1980's? Please

[@roseanncampbell3168]

​@@Chibihalo2 no, it's loud and brash

[@eyelavadershine]

🎉❤ Mary Tyler Moore dancing down the street ( LOL) such a happy tune 🎶

[@dongoldney]

never knew Labbi was from hammersmith london, we were neighbours in the 70;s lol brilliant song loved it then and now

[@gordonspond]

After almost 28 years of marriage, this perfectly describes how I feel about my wife. She's the best!

[@eyelavadershine]

Are you kidding me/ Sir you’re a gem 💎!!!! She’s a lucky lady 🎉 bless you both always ❤

[@lynneprentice]

If only every lady was adored the way you love your wife, she is very lucky to have you 😍

[@bctvbouldercitynevada4040]

A blessed life good for you! And her

[@12JAZZ]

Love this song the moment I heard it aged 7 I’m now 60 and still do so much

[@Denise-n2x]

Wonderfully Beautiful, both the man and the song.🕊️🫂🕊️

[@MrGazzaroo]

ONE OF THE GREATS OF BRITISH MUSIC UNDERATED LABI SIFRE.

[@1e0s]

Loved the arrangement of the Madness version, But this is the REAL one & will never be surpassed. Just Beautiful!

[@KT-tp7dk]

Gorgeous song. It's a litlle bit haunting, & jolly, at the same time. It pops into my head frequently.

[@brucefowler6379]

Perfect pop song, still makes me tingle every time I hear it, so simple!

[@inekedrenth-tk2pj]

Oh my, such a sweat song, i love it. Makes me feel old.

[@cliveharris3122]

very underated singer, great song , madness my arse !!

[@Tampo-tiger]

And mine. It took the piss out of a perfect song. I just hope it's given Labi a few quid to enjoy.

[@SteveKellett]

Beautiful song...later a group called Madness had a version of their own of this number, they made a mockery of it.

[@clconroy100]

No they didn't, they just made their version .Labi appears in their original video.

[@roseanncampbell3168]

​@@clconroy100 no madness took the pisd a d turned into a loud brash noise just like them. Lani's song is romantic and classy

[@chazzeroo1967]

I definitely fell in love with this version of "It Must Be Love" long after discovering Madness' version in the 80's.

[@willowwale2000]

Up until 3 days ago, I never ever heard of this guy.

[@thomassmith1313]

Reminds me of the Radio 1 Breakfast Show,as i got ready for primary school.

[@justme007able]

best song and version to bring out that thing... that is like....something inside so strong...!!!!

[@tonyrlittlelegs]

Memories of my youth I was 10 years of age when the song came out and I remember to this day exactly where I was and what I was doing this song I stayed in my heart and in my mind and in my soul ever since this song will never be bettered by anybody or anyone❤😊❤

[@williamscrogie9934]

i have so happy memories when i was young when this was released,,but bring some so sad too,,i love it no end though

[@TheEmery502]

beautiful song original song writer excellent guitar

[@caerphillykid6644]

What an amazing singer :-)

[@rudeskaboyuk]

Excellent. 1st time I have seen this video .

[@looky862]

Beautiful song..Labi Siffre❤Must be love ❤🎶xxx

[@beerfairyj]

Dig the twangy solo guitar bits. Heard this dahn me local tonight [Poacher] covered by Mr Gibbs, Mr Ford + Geordie Gez. Beautiful x. More please x

[@The1962driftingaway]

Great song -- and a really good singer, too . . .

[@richardhope]

superb a very young Labi !!

[@stephaniewarne6206]

This one ........ >>>>>♥️♥️♥️blessed

[@arsenal17250]

great memories of the 70s

[@mirrejve]

Wonderful song! Thanks for posting.

[@syriacchristianity9007]

That’s talent!

[@MotoCrazy66]

I love this, and Madness' version.

[@MrShannonite]

+MotoCrazy66 I am with you on that. Both versions are so beautiful that they almost make you cry with happiness just because you heard them.

[@MotoCrazy66]

Well, quite so!

[@OutGayMusic]

+MotoCrazy66 Just heard today: He's performing November 8th in London.

[@OutGayMusic]

***** Excellent that you got to be there! (Not so easy for the underemployed to jump over from New Jersey to England for ... anything!) I think I would well up with tears to hear him sing Something Inside So Strong live in concert... Can you clue us in about any new songs? Might you know whether anyone recorded any decent video that will get posted to KZbin from the show?

[@Chibihalo2]

This is like Dear Prudence from the Beatles for me. I love their original version and the cover from Souixie and the Banshees each for what they individually bring to the song. The Souixie version happens to be one of my favorite covers of a song.

[@RAPINCITE]

Thanks for the playlist you done well these are all the songs in the (bsu) series. 😅

[@12JAZZ]

Simply epic

[@nadiasimmons5403]

Love his voice.... brilliant...

[@willowwale2000]

I never knew this guy was the original singer and writer of this song

[@ppcasey9]

Labi won't be unhappy with Madness success, it brings him in some sweet royalty fees as the song writer :)

[@Hellwyck]

He's in the video so he can't hate it.

[@johnd8892]

The royalties of the original would have diminished a lot before the big boost from Madness. The Venus composer from Shocking Blue got a much needed financial boost when Bananarama did their cover of Venus years later

[@johncronin7433]

lovey old song.

[@colin2529]

broke my heart this song

[@BRUTUALTRUTH]

amazing man :)

[@itgetseasierlessitry]

Who doesnt love this?!

[@martintierney100]

Excellent

[@miniarca9452]

i love this song

[@TheRunner75]

Try his first hit in 1972 "Watch Me" Labi Siffre - Watch Me

[@littledynamiteband]

Mini Arca Check out our cover here such a tune so we had to cover it kzbin.info/www/bejne/rH2TdHhrgbaraas

[@gillyoverton]

So lovely

[@phillytee9106]

It must be ...hmm what rhymes with Love? Ah yes that's it...😎👍✌️

[@clarenceclutterbuck]

Great pop record. One of the first records I ever bought and possibly *the* first. Not quite sure.

[@OutGayMusic]

Just heard today: He's performing November 8th in London.

[@Ma_rkw589]

i cant believe this is the original. epic.

[@Smiler369]

Look out its the guy who takes his shades off in the madness video ❤

[@JoyceTaylor1964]

Love it!

[@jessicabeveridge7423]

if love was a song this would be it

[@Richieman11]

+Jessica Beveridge I like your words :)

[@stevenorton3757]

Lovely song

[@lennyatkinson8923]

this is the only song which i luve done rwice

[@harpye312]

das war noch eine zeit, wo liebe was wert war...

[@jamiewilson6850]

I wish I was the camera operator on this

[@davidhubbert9445]

Madness version was ok but labis version hits it out of the park very impressive.

[@gavincurtis1854]

Is that a young Bill Beaumont in the white shirt to Labi's right?

[@shahabhussain5120]

Yes! Well spotted….

[@CamperVanPersie]

If this song was a piece of furniture,it would be a bench or a two seater sofa.xxxxx.

[@Hellwyck]

It'd be an It Must Be Loveseat

[@MicahTrainVlogs]

When you put it in 0.75x speed, It is basically the Madness Version of this song. The only difference is a few notes and word changes.

[@daveof59]

Love it

[@djStrimmer]

Also good for Labi, a great song writer who had to hide his sexuality because of the times

[@TheOnly1JLDN]

Not Alot of people know this

[@therealrodhull1]

Is that a ukulele playing that simple strum ? (he's playing a guitar in the video obviously, but as well as that the strum sounds like a ukulele or something)

[@chezzachezza7325]

Oh wow ya know Madness 😂

[@lindacalberg9932]

❤❤❤

[@suggsymalone5008]

"Nothing less "

[@barbaraannecortina7899]

So much better than the Madness version. It's a bit like a door that's been painted that many times - strip it down and you're left with the bare wood. It's also the same with I Think I Love You by the Partridge Family - the version on the Jackie Album is a bit overdone and a bit uptempo whereas the original version is much slower and something I really can't describe. But sometimes cover versions can work out good...like Mud's version of Buddy Holly's Oh Boy.

[@rogerdean2638]

Jackie Album!!!! we're looking at a classic song here ..both by Labbie and Madness..not some 70's girl screaming rubbish

[@wazza1085]

Love the door analogy. Perfect!

[@shaneluke346]

barbara anne cortina I prefer THIS VERSION , I WONDER what he is do now ?

[@craigcotter7476]

barbara, you're a fool

[@tommytwomommy]

been burnin, Labi?

[@rockingv]

?

[@tommytwomommy]

glassy red eyes

[@urineanxiety]

Maybe he was tearing up from how beautiful the song is or something

[@leonderaet]

Merci vicky

[@tommurphy3763]

Knocks the Madness copy into a cocked hat.

[@allengreen5633]

The Madness version is good but this is by far the better version and I had no idea it was released the year I was born.

[@blackmore4]

I agree apart from one bit. On the choruses I like the way Madness have that rising three note melody on the _"It must be"_ bits before it hits the word 'love'. Siffre's _"must be"_ notes are the same note as the 'love' note. Not quite as effective for me.

[@melciveng]

The original is pleasant enough but Madness’s cover is vastly superior in every way

[@rogerdean2638]

No way both versions were great....and labbie happily appeared on the Madness video so must have been happy

[@ludy41]

melciveng erm....slight exaggeration

[@Gobbycourier]

I know that its you I need to take the blues away

[@sitjar]

@epsteinsmutha1 And there was I thinking you were playing around with sexual ambiguity. Goes to show what kind of mind I have!! However, I am now mildly amused, so well done.

[@twin40worty]

original is best

[@Lucas-fz5ml]

las 2 son buenas versiones , pero me quedo con la de Madness

[@timbayliss4153]

I have to confess, when I first heard this song, I always thought that Labbi Siffre was a woman.

[@chrisjohnson8575]

If Obama and The Rock had a son..."Brock" lol

[@sitjar]

@epsteinsmutha1 I wouldn't bank on it. Anyway, this song was written by a gay guy, not a bi one.

[@wrsmycountrygone]

Think the blonde girl luuurves labi

[@jimincairns]

She won't score; he's VERY gay.

[@BayviewFinch]

+wrsmycountrygone I thought that was a guy.

[@mikehunt8182]

Great song. Fucking awful camera work. Thanks.

[@davycrockett4406]

Mike Hunt Thought the same thing before reading your comment. What's with the continuous shot of his mouth, and watching him from behind and sideways-painful

[@Warp75]

4AP 1❤️ X ✌️

[@loquayrocks]

I really don't agree and I think Labi Siffre wouldn't either as he appeared in the Madness video

[@bladiface]

Hhgg

[@nihonbunka]

Bless the bees and the birds? It is about a guy. Digger bees and a variety of birds engage in homosexual behaviour, apparently. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_birds_displaying_homosexual_behavior

[@OutGayMusic]

+timtak1 "about a guy" for sure - Mr Siffre has been Out for decades. But, respectfully, you don't have to read references to animal homosexuality into it, nor limit the song's audience. The song's clearly intended to be enjoyed by anyone who would like to. Any other songs by gay folks which I don't already have in my playlists that you'd like to recommend, I'd be happy to hear from you. (Better to send my channel a message than to reply here.)

[@BayviewFinch]

+timtak1 You're dumb.

[@nihonbunka]

BayviewFinch Thank you.

[@jemalraghip3820]

👍top song