Manfred Mann's Earth Band - The Road To Babylon (1976) (Remaster) [720p HD]

"The Road To Babylon" • Manfred Mann's Earth B...
My 18th video in a series I'm working on for some of my favorite songs from the past.
"The Road To Babylon" was released on Manfred Mann's The Roaring Silence album in 1976. This was the first album by this group that I ever bought and I remember being amazed at how unique and different it sounded. This was a band with a sound all it's own and this album is a great example of that sound.
I really love each and every song on the album and would have enjoyed creating a video for any of them. However, The Road To Babylon is not only one of my favorites, but I also thought it a good song for a video about the whole middle east situation.
I dedicated this video to a friend of the family's who lost his life in Bagdad, Oscar Sauceda, Jr. and all the other brave men and women who sacrificed so that others might have a chance at freedom.
[LYRICS]
By the waters of Babylon
We lay down and wept and
Wept for these I am
We remember, we remember, we
Remember these I am
A golden helmet blinded minds
Among ten thousand swords
Along the road to Babylon
A golden thunder silenced songs
Among ten thousand voices
On the road to Babylon
Well, well, well, beware that golden helmet
Well, well, well
There's no easy way to go
Well, well, well
No easy road to follow
Well, well, well
A golden ocean turned to fire
And burned ten thousand ships
Along the road to Babylon
Golden dreamer touched the sky
Alone in empty silence
On the road to Babylon
Well, well, well
Beware that golden thunder
Well, well, well
That dreamed and sang the song
Well, well, well
The empty sound of sorrow

[@whiteman1506]

Great masterpiece of music, I love this female singers together with this unique mellotron choir. Manfred Mann was and still is a music gennious in my opinion...

[@bobthetog7555]

I dated a gal that sang in the choir

[@colleenpeterson7247]

Modern day Babylon. A lot of the music we listened to, was our history 📖 . I didn't figure that out to recently..

[@user-lb6zz7er8b]

Another band that did not get the recognition they so deserve

[@user-is9hq6lb5c]

В России они были очень популярны !

[@user-cz9vu1of1x]

@@user-is9hq6lb5c Неправда, я их истошно пропагандировал, но как в глухую стенку. Я их искренне считаю круче Битлз.

[@4eversas]

The first time i heard this awesome song..i was 11 years old. My age is now 58.❤😂

[@BLUESMANRONCHICAGO]

Great tune by a very underrated band

[@luismarceloinostrozabidart922]

Underrated by whom?....

[@darthcannabris5406]

luis marcelo inostroza bidart Literally everyone. Most people only know Blinded by the Light which wasn’t even originally their song.

[@willivers4249]

@@luismarceloinostrozabidart922 Literally everyone. Blinded by the light is their only popular song

[@matycee]

hmm. Underrated? I dunno man, I think they were rated in fact. Ok, they didn't get the KC and the Sunshine Band treatment but uh....

[@claudebuysse7482]

@@darthcannabris5406 Or Doo wha diddy...

[@MetalGuruMessiah]

I agree with you 100% on Chris Thompson.....an extremely gifted and underrated singer. Thanks for the kind words for the vid!

[@SergeyVatletzov]

Super!

[@samsalabambam]

das ist, für mich, eins der besten lieder, die er gemacht hat!

[@michaellokeyw5358]

Great band producing wonderful music...love the lyrics n music of all their songs 👍👍👍

[@sharongranger5860]

I personally think this is their best song!

[@barcjerdu]

Same! 💝

[@user-cz9vu1of1x]

У них множество супер-песен и они круче Битлз!!!

[@steviefin]

in years to come ,this will still be pure class

[@MetalGuruMessiah]

Sincere thanks for checking out the video stephen finnegan, and for taking the time to comment!

[@soldatwitt6400]

Votre vidéo n'a pas vieilli et elle est toujours aussi puissante, terrifiante et intemporelle ! L'une des meilleurs du Net musical. Et Manfred Mann, un sacré groupe...

[@samtina80]

excellent

[@henryvonzeppelin1288]

One of the finest Songs of Manfred Mann's Earth Band and the Video is awesome, have heard the Title here after such a long time.... the Vibes are still there... Henry von Zeppelin

[@tonyzaiter2990]

Unique talent

[@MetalGuruMessiah]

@PRZEME001 Manfred Mann's Earth Band did so many amazing songs it was hard to choose one for a video....but I do think this one is one of their best. They remain one of the most underrated acts of the 70's. I'm pleasantly surprised that this video continues to be one of the most popular I've uploaded.....the song/band has many more fans than I had imagined......love hearing from other fans. Thank you so much for watching and for the comment!

[@MetalGuruMessiah]

I envy you greatly for seeing this band not once, not twice, but numerous times! I agree they are a really fantastic band and wish I'd seen the live myself. Thanks!

[@harleygal420]

I brought myself here because I have good taste in music.

[@jsmyers24151]

I owned this album when I was in the Navy, in "A" school in Great Lakes, Ill. Loved it! Used to get high and listen to the whole thing. This was one of my fav's on the album. I think the end of the song lends to the title of the album because, when it ends, you hear the Roaring Silence. Good stuff; thanks for posting this.

[@gayleash9712]

Who would've thunk a Navy man would get high? ...was the sign of the times, eh?

[@Bigwoody95826]

Wow epic story, I was in the NAVY 2000-2004, We couldnt smoke weed,Im jealous zero tolerance🤣And yes it is Epic music and text, I want to learn more about the meaning. Thanks!

[@user-is9hq6lb5c]

Я слушал в армии ГСВГ ( группа советских войск в Гермвнии )!

[@harleygal420]

The 70's is the most creative period in rock history.

[@MetalGuruMessiah]

Of this, I don't think there can be any argument …..from me at least! LOL!

[@user-is9hq6lb5c]

РИЧИ БЛЭКМОР ГЕНИЙ !

[@denniswilliams7167]

So amazing

[@1musichombre]

I saw the roaring silence concert tour at the tower theatre in Philadelphia. that giant ear with the mouth inside was a backdrop on the stage. I think I was on some hallucinogen because that mouth was the lead singer.

[@ScottMiller-le4hb]

Kudo's and APPLAUSE ! This song by Manfred Mann has illicit an emotional response from myself since I first heard it shortly after its release ! Your addition of these old B&W images coupled with the not so distant reality exude RAW EMOTION as if one acts as catalyst for the other , driving it exponentially !

[@kenbluesharp]

I still have this album on vinyl - did not know that it had been remastered - thank you for uploading this and the video is great too

[@colleenpeterson7247]

Nice,,,I wished I had a few from in that era.

[@jeff93534]

i saw them in 1978 in germany and it was one of the best shows i've ever seen and i've seen too many to remember them all. their big commercial hit "blinded by the light" really shows nothing of their true talent and capabilities. thanks for uploading this

[@1musichombre]

As a lyrics/message fan, i appreciate that you include the words, words can outlive the music and reach people who are otherwise not interested in the "noise" or willing to listen. this is the story of the golden calf, and the capture of the tribes. Some celebrate Purim, but this message must never be forgotten. Beware the Golden Helmet, There's no easy way to go

[@putoncabron]

Cool vid to accompany this excellant song

[@roaylmanager]

I was 10 years old when I heard this song for first time! Unique!!

[@christianmasperi3416]

Great Song of all Times.

[@timarnett672]

Manfred Mann's Earth Band. What more can you say about the origin and focus of this band? Whether you believe it pagan or whatever, it draws you to the Earth and the living reality of being. As a young teenager I was drawn to progressive music, and I thank the British bands that delved deep into either the classical or experimental (MENTAL EMPHASIZED) to produce, create their music. Good Earth, Solar Fire, Roaring Silence, Watch, and Angel Station, were my favorite albums. I had the privilege to see MMEB Nuremberg Germany in 1978 after the release of Watch. They were set up with a animated type of visual throughout the concert, and I was high (as usual) when I'd listen to their music. I did not really come across the Road to Babylon until I came back home from 3 years of military service, after which I became involved in a relationship with Jesus Christ in the Seventh Day Adventist faith. They are (I believe) the most historic conservative of all Christian churches in the world, and they shared Bible studies on the books of Daniel and the Revelation of Jesus Christ. Since the prophet Daniel was a captive for 70 plus years in Babylon, having lived through the reign of Nebuchadnezzar on to Belshazzar (Nebuchadnezzar's Grandson) into the first years of the Medo Persian Empire, which conquered Babylon, the historical and prophetic information I derived was totally fascinating. This video/MMEB song takes your mind to the sad march of all the remnant people of the Kingdom of Judah, in particular, the Prince Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah (A chief official of the King gave them other names: he gave the name Belteshazzar to Daniel, Shadrach to Hananiah, Meshach to Mishael, and Abednego to Azariah. after the kings Babylonian gods, the purpose of which was to further deprive and erase their faith, and their culture in their new home), who came to prominence in the court of Nebuchadnezzar. Anyhow, with the film footage that splits historical footage from D.W Griffiths silent film Intollerance and the post 9-11 American military conquest of Iraq, I must say this video is EPIC. Thank you whoever produced this, you did a great job.

[@patrickphilip777]

Glad to see another Christian on here!

[@hervisfranciscofantini3593]

Top Notch Music!!!!

[@crazymikeinthewind928]

That's powerful, very thought provoking.

[@hannsmauser8828]

Thank you!

[@kimie_Allthingsbeauty]

One of my all time favorite songs! Thanks for sharing!!!!!

[@greenebear2267]

i had that record as a child,amazing.thx the roar to silence ..

[@debbiecorazzelli2309]

What an fabulous video--I really like it. Love this song, too--it's my favorite MM song.

[@user-jt3xq8zw9n]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@klauskrueger31]

danke tolle arbeit. thank you great job--klaus

[@428chase]

Great tune I am a big fan of the Mann glad you posted I just download solarfire lp from newsgroup the other day which I have on vinyl I also have Nightingales and bombers on vinyl put no longer have a working turn table so I been trying to go digital or mp3 on alot of stuff from the 70s and this is a great subsitute will save to favorite so I can revisit often. I would like to see the tune Nightingales and bombers posted to utube along with other tunes frome tha lp. Thanks for the post

[@ejm5000ify]

Excellent! jazz meets blues picture story timeless!

[@starwolfie5684]

Very awesome love it first time I heard this song or album I love it thanks

[@ferdyrk]

My old fave band

[@ferdyrk]

thks broo..Nice

[@Rickinva50]

thanks for posting this... one of my old favorites

[@MrMusicofthesoul]

ΥΠΕΡΟΧΟ ΒΙΝΤΕΟ ΚΑΙ ΜΟΥΣΙΚΟ ΘΕΜΑ !!!!!

[@stilpix]

OMG!!! You put the pictures right in to the lyrics of this song!..Awesome!!!!!!

[@user-qf2lk3ho2b]

Greate !!!!!

[@andymonaghan7501]

Absolutely Mantastic

[@itscomingoutofbothends8385]

This is magestic.

[@lionelscheller5643]

Magnifique

[@willemwieringa8066]

Wat een geweldige video en prachtige muziek

[@stanrossi46]

I Used to listen to this many a night with my friends who all thought it was a top album to chill out to . Nice Video

[@ferencpfilf8679]

Szuper , igen nagy zene ! Talán a legjobb albumuk . Nagyobb elismerést érdemeltek volna !

[@VierGradUnterNull]

Great video compilation, quite artistic and self-contained.

[@devicex62]

awesome song remember when it came out ,still have the album, the video is dead on ...

[@MetalGuruMessiah]

@DouglasBader1958 I'm glad to have made a video of a song that you enjoy! The entire album was fantastic, but I've always been partial to "The Road To Babylon", as well. I believe that Manfred Mann's Earth Band released many beautiful and complex records that are highly underrated. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@user-np2rt2fk1m]

шедевр

[@roystonmason9125]

you are so talented this is dripping

[@1musichombre]

Awesome Video MGM

[@SisterLighten]

Love, Manfred Mann's Earth Band! Thank you!

[@MetalGuruMessiah]

@rushyeskansas Manfred Mann's Earth Band did some really amazing things and I think they are hugely underrated today.....beautiful and unique tapestries of sound! Thanks for the comment!

[@jorgfeistner9396]

Sorry my English is bat dieser song ist super

[@telsport]

You got it across to us, friend !

[@lalisamagdaleno9090]

IS SO VERY BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL... CANNOT HELP BUT LOVE.... TOTAL KICK ASS TOOOOOO

[@IKrazyCodJumper]

Reminds me of my dad :)

[@user-is9hq6lb5c]

Манфред , ты гений оранжировки !

[@ussling]

The sisters Doreen and Irene Chanter, and Susanne Lynch provide the soaring vocals on this, and other songs on the album. I would put "The Roaring Silence" up against Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" as equal in music mastery. I have the 1916 movie, "Intolerance", full-length version, on DVD.

[@BeeBumper]

It is a great album but facts are nothing touches dark side of the moon

[@bobthetog7555]

Used to live next door to Janet Bunting who also sang on this track

[@apolloniusbeitsman5444]

​@@BeeBumperA lot of prog rock albums do...

[@edwinrivera8282]

Beautiful song and video❤

[@arthursquest]

Brilliant juxtaposition of musical derivation and historic events. Cool.

[@friedaweckerle9667]

Sehr geil !!!

[@eldonb402]

Great job on the video!

[@stevefreeland9255]

Well done!

[@rushyeskansas]

Speachless .... this is epic!

[@kikizajmort7623]

great video congratulations

[@MetalGuruMessiah]

Thanks for watching!

[@kiwiowl]

Brilliant, superb, awesome - what more can I say. Will certainly be checking out your channel after this. Thanks

[@MetalGuruMessiah]

@SisterLighten Thank you so much Sister! You do know your music!

[@robertramos2856]

Prophetic!

[@mikeklesic7535]

Superb song

[@KevinMcGee]

Intwined now.

[@senegaldebout1621]

souvenirs je suis trés content

[@MetalGuruMessiah]

@lovemusic3657 Thank you for checking it out and commenting.....I agree it's a great song!

[@MetalGuruMessiah]

@jsmyers24151 This track was also one of my favs on the album....but like you say.....the whole album is a great listen.....used to listen though headphones in high school.....an amazing experience. Thanks for commenting.

[@MetalGuruMessiah]

@Hippie1944 Thank you for checking it out and commenting!

[@MetalGuruMessiah]

@kyljr Thank you so much for the kind words! You know, when I was trying to choose the first song from The Roaring Silence album to make a video for "Singing The Dolphin Through" was the first song I thought about, but went with "The Road To Babylon" since it allowed me to dedicate it to my son's friend who was killed in Iraq, but now that you mention it....yeah....it would be a great song to try something with...soon. THANKS for suggesting and reminding! Stay tuned. Thanks so much!

[@DavidJones1960]

Roaring Silence was my first, too, and I remain a fan to this day.

[@MetalGuruMessiah]

@kiwiowl I really appreciate your kind words and for watching the video. Hope I can bring you a few more that you enjoy as well as this one.

[@Hatchisadcat]

Wonderful, my father used to listen to this and I was 4 when I first heard it...when it was released ! Just a little thing here about the lyrics, its " We lay down and wept for thee, Zion " :o)) Thanks a lot even if I don't relate to the Iraq war, I relate that song to the Jewish origins of Manfred Mann and what it means to seek for your roots, to weep over lost past, to try to find your homeland again but also to be doomed to ever wander. But I find the video really good !

[@viktorsolomakhin1590]

Надо ,слушать ,смотреть и вникать.

[@petermcfadzean226]

Pretty sure this was the B-side of Blinded by the Light. Listened to the this side more...

[@MetalGuruMessiah]

@jeffthepoet7 Glad you liked the video and stopped by to comment! So many great songs by this band! I love the three you listed and each would make for a great video. I hope the companies who hold the rights allow videos which are properly credited and potentially useful advertising for the artist/song to remain up......there is so much great music created in the 60s, 70's, and 80's that is fading into obscurity.....nice that new fans are finding stuff on KZbin.

[@MetalGuruMessiah]

@TheDavidallenjones Thank you very much for checking it out and commenting.

[@aizawabass]

NICE!!!!!!!!!

[@dibadirekt]

Die Musik ist auch nach 30 Jahren noch genial. Das Video passt richtig gut dazu. Wirklich sehr schön gemacht. Glückwunsch.

[@tlatosmd]

Eher nach 40 Jahren.

[@dominiqueromeo9006]

Super vidéo me rappelle ma jeunesse

[@kyljr]

Great job, great song from a great LP...Singing the dolphin home would be a great project for you too..Thanks

[@kiwiowl]

Agreed, another great track from an epic album

[@ELOSHAZZY]

Best song on this album!!!!!!

[@neunstein]

love it

[@tcoon333]

Wow!

[@MetalGuruMessiah]

@MrMusicofthesoul ΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΟΥΜΕ!

[@MetalGuruMessiah]

Thank you so much, Olexandr! I'm happy you enjoyed the video and I will check out your channel very soon! I love both the names of your bands! Thanks my rock and roll brother....Peace & love to Ukraine always from Texas! Jon

[@jorgecerveraramirez8235]

one favorite bands ever from yucatán méxico.. great song, excelente voices, magnificent band!!

[@buyakga1946]

Beautiful video depicting a bad dream! Awesome song and powerful video! Thumbs up. Shared to FaceBook. I love Manfred Mann's Earth Band. Great job on this video! - Sandy

[@crazymikeinthewind928]

This might be your best video.

[@MetalGuruMessiah]

Hey thanks for such high marks.....it's maybe one of my best concepts, but it's not near where it needs to be...way too dark and just not there brother. Funny thought, it's one of ancient ones that I've recently reloaded to work on for an update. Think it can be much better using the same stuff differently, clearer, sharper?! Thanks again for the visits!

[@MetalGuruMessiah]

Thanks bunny! Happy you enjoyed!

[@MetalGuruMessiah]

@IKrazyCodJumper Yer dad had great taste in music! Thanks for the comment.