Mike Oldfield - Portsmouth

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Music video by Mike Oldfield performing Portsmouth. (C) 1976 Mercury Records Limited

[@emilyjanesaunders]

My beautiful Mum (black short bobbed hair) 2 years before I was born. Very proud ☺️

[@train4905]

Awsome😊

[@tomAshwatson]

Your Mother was an extremely beautiful Woman.

[@nia4me1]

Not suprised you are proud...they are female morris dancers...wonderful. Is she still able to do the dance..??

[@emilyjanesaunders]

@@nia4me1 Probably, she is fitter than me😂

[@belindadaley3993]

Tell your mother that when I was a kid growing up in regional NSW Australia I thought she was amazing! I wished my mum could do that!

[@annaharinxma]

We, The Royal Marines, used to march to this wonderfully uplifting tune, and we love it still.

[@davebloke829]

Nice one Royal!

[@alessandroventuri3666]

Right said !!

[@chunkyedwards5381]

Strange contrast... certified arse kickers and a jaunty shanty.

[@clintclintonforshortbonser736]

I'm Australian born, never travelled, scots/irish extract and every time I hear Oldfield's Portsmouth I get homesick. It's crazy. Music is a beautiful thing in this crazy, messed up world.

[@davidpbell]

Considering that the First Fleet left from Portsmouth in 1787, and considering this music is reminiscent of this era, it is hardly surprising that you are 'homesick' with this link. I get it too.

[@BlondGypsi]

This man is one of the few greatest musicians of our time.

[@mattjday1980]

So so so underrated

[@markrichmond4796]

A modern day Mozart…..just brilliant.

[@pablojones5613]

Of any time, for that matter. The man is a genius.

[@joerathsmopars2167]

I think of my father when ever i hear this. WW2 British Army veteran and he loved it too. He was pulled from the cold dark waters off Dunkirk by a sailor who grabbed him by the scruff of his jacket and pulled him aboard, just before he gave up with exhaustion and drowned. A moment in time whereby my "life to be" was also in the balance!

[@acewinters4112]

I lived in Portsmouth for most of my life, and every time I hear this song I can't help but feel nostalgic.

[@theculturedthug6609]

Sounds nothing like Portsmouth.

[@Chris-fh3bu]

Portsmouth sounds like a shouty man looking for a fight, and hurting himself if he can't hurt someone else.

[@jameswallace7709]

Only those who have been to a Pompey game know

[@Aspect.Apollo]

same

[@brokensilence6790]

@@jameswallace7709 You, Sir, are correct. Play Up!

[@Squab1972]

40 years old and still sounds fresh and brilliant to this day.

[@matthewfranklin9796]

Tracey Mills excellent remember when I got the single 🌹👍❤️ bless

[@matthewfranklin9796]

Tracey Mills hi 👋 Tracey some person replied it’s 500 years old when you were discussing this version 🌹❤️🖤⭐️🙏

[@matthewfranklin9796]

Tracey Mills 30 April WYE KENT 2000 to Saint Michael’s Cornhill April 1989 🙏

[@Squab1972]

Matthew Franklin I meant when this was released in 1976

[@katrineggert8126]

@@matthewfranklin9796 like a spring dance Song🐦🦋💐🌻🕊and very good Musik Videos with Beautiful Dancing woman

[@ianscott3762]

Doesn’t get much better. Mike oldfield is a musical genius.

[@PlasmaMongoose]

I remember watching the Australian ABC as a kid in the 1970s and when they needed to kill a few minutes before the next show starts, they sometimes play a music video and Portsmouth was one of those videos they used regularly, making it my very first Mike Oldfield tune. 🎶

[@fordprefect80]

I haven't heard this in nearly 40 years. ABC Australia used to play this as a time filler leading up to the news or some other show. Never knew it was one of Oldfield's. Great song.

[@professornuke7562]

That's the exact reason I came looking for it. I have just been watching a video about making quill pens, and the ABC had this packaged up with a guy making a quill pen, and writing some music, and then into this video.

[@momida1559]

The Original piece is from "The English Dancing Master", a collection of dancing tunes and steps by John Playford - in the 17th century!

[@duncantwaits5809]

It could have been 4 Corners

[@flamingfrancis]

@@momida1559 If you listen to the old "Sailor's Hornpire" (Popeye the sailor theme) you will find similarities with this Oldfield comosition.

[@ENGBriseB]

Played everytime at Fratton Park as the players come out to start the game. Still buzzing thinking about it the atmosphere and the amazing supporters of Portsmouth FC.

[@DavidOakesMusic]

I have genuinely had this song in my brain since 1985 and only just knew what it was. Incredible.

[@jayluvonde9551]

I remember this as filler on the ABC during the 80s. It's funny how he's got the same expression for the whole video. Catchy as!

[@earman8]

I'm pissed and dancing around my house to this song ,while my wife is banging on the floor boards telling me to go to bed .

[@Curratum]

This is the best thing I've read on KZbin in a good long while! Cheers, mate!

[@FM60260]

That is the funniest image I have visualised EVER!!!

[@katrineggert8126]

@@Curratum i find his music very good and nice and his instrumental music how a spring dance music🐦🌸💐

[@merledoughty5787]

I am so glad I have my rumpus room for that still I get told off, she can,t hear the telly

[@lexden1]

I know the feeling! ......good for you!!

[@MrBassman91]

Mike Oldfield - the greatest multi- intstumentalist that has ever graced our planet

[@alanhillier1033]

My dad danced the hornpipe to this at his 80th birthday party....and did it well

[@nevillelaybourne5610]

Absolutely love this Mike Oldfield tune. Also a nice Morris Dance by the young ladies.

[@alexmurrant6033]

Love it at Fratton Park where all the fans join in. Almost a tradition, known to all Pompey fans.

[@joethatcher7477]

Alex Murrant this is true!

[@josetteb]

not as good as home park in last years play off semi ....green army britains no1 dockyard!!

[@joethatcher7477]

josetteb fuck off

[@josetteb]

truth hurts joe

[@jupitersailing]

Another great game yesterday (8/4/17). Hopefully this time next year we'll be knocking on the door of the Championship.

[@ryancrockford-musicuk1013]

This is genuinely a masterpiece.. the man is a musical genius. Being a Portsmouth FC fan helps to

[@mathewrichards681]

As a Saint my dad was born and bred in Pompey as an Aussie I spent 6 months there with my dads family in the 70's in Copnor. Worked in Southsea and loved it.

[@MUSICLOVER72]

A fantastic track and still sounds wonderful in 2023. I was born in 1972, such simpler and happy times😊

[@alteradzy]

Congratulations to Portsmouth Football Club and becoming the Largest fan-owned club in English Football, may this song play at our home matches for many years to come!!!!

[@Gornal_Gremlin]

This just goes to show, you don't need millions of dollars spent on a video or hundreds of technicians to get the sound right... Mike simply sits on his windowsill and plays.. A million times better than the rubbish that comes off the music production line today. True talent

[@anauldlad]

Don't forget Pans People...

[@miguelangelrebollo9397]

Totally agree 👍. Oldfield for ever.

[@territoryamazing_channel]

Exactly!!

[@nigelbevan8449]

@@anauldlad That wasn't Pans People..

[@andyoz1168]

totally agree!

[@MrPIEEYEDPIPER]

I grew up near Pompey, my old dad was a sailor. He loved this song, and it just brings back childhood memories of the old dockyard.

[@dalewatts1475]

I listened to this album for the first time today, and this song took me back. I had had no idea who had done it, but growing up, it was on ABC tv here in Australia quite a lot, in the gap between tv shows (along with Love Is All by Roger Glover)

[@PlasmaMongoose]

That was my experience, also Thus spoke Zarathustra with the moving Telescope Compact Array plus Sky's Toccata with the speedboats.

[@rebeccaflowerbeck9894]

I remember this song would come on the ABC during children’s television programs...my older sister and I would get the tissue boxes and proceed to dance and prance around the living room, much to our Mum’s curiosity to why we had always run out of tissues! 😆

[@HouseholdDog]

Exactly where I first remember it from.

[@hogey74]

I was a kid in the late 70s and then 80s remembering this! The Cure, the moon/rocket one... I finally found them all here over time :-)... look up "Mike Oldfield: Incantations - Part 4" for an amazing memory that made me teary with happiness...

[@Elitist20]

They'd play it when they needed 2 mins of 'filler'!

[@TwoMarshmallows1]

This is such a cute story!

[@TwoMarshmallows1]

@@hogey74 Thank you for this! I don't remember Incantations but really love it. I mainly remember Portsmouth, Roger Waters 'Love is All' and Disco Mickey Mouse. What was the moon/rocket one?

[@fryderyk2462]

All of us know about Mike's abilities as a performer, but I can't never understand the absence on the video of the brilliant flute soloist who performs the main melody, that is Leslie Penning...a huge ovation for him

[@pheart2381]

Penny whistle?

[@kentaccordionist]

I always thought he played it on the clarinet setting of a minikorg synthesizer at half speed and then speeded the tape up to simulate a recorder, like he did with Barnacle Bill, the theme tune from Blue Peter.

[@justjamie72]

This takes me right back to my childhood. Our local ABC tv station would play it almost every afternoon, while my brother and I were waiting for Monkey or Astro Boy to come on. You can’t not smile and be happy when you hear this song. It’s wonderful

[@masaohelper2555]

The definition of a great musician; Mike Oldfield.

[@predator3089]

MIKE IS GREAT INSTRUMENTALIST AND GREAT MUSICALIST

[@dididahdahdidit]

"And who will be playing the instruments?" "I shall." "All at once?" "It's cool, just film me playing a different one each time." "Do you need a stage?" "Nah I'll just sit on the windowsill."

[@frankhovis]

Even more impressive is how he can make a guitar sound like a recorder

[@cptdrakkar2445]

Not far from all his vids, pmsl,,

[@MHDOTCOM]

Wondering who is playing flute as the major instrument in this song?

[@highpath4776]

@@MHDOTCOM If it is the same a in dulci jubio " Les Penning is playing wind instruments and William Murray is playing any snare drum." I think its a recorder or penny whistle rather than a flute. Not certain if mike could not play them or it speeded up some production.

[@Vicki-stfc]

When a piece of music is this good you don't need a fancy video

[@guntharisadolfo3400]

Mike Olfield's interpretation and their joy of dancing makes these women shining! AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN THEY ALL ARE VERY BEAUTIFUL!

[@tonyb1051]

Remember watching this as a kid on abc after play school ABC Australia.

[@aussiedave1962]

It's been said that there is a very fine line separating a genius and a maniac. I believe Mike Oldfield is nudging dangerously close to that line. This mans' talents are beyond words,

[@ajp3813]

One of my favourite traditional tunes. I first heard it in the Vaughan Williams version used by the BBC in the fifties as the theme music for Billy Bunter.

[@taipanx011269]

I'm from portsmouth. Proud AF the history of the city is incredible. I miss living there. Someone drag me back!!!

[@matthewfranklin9796]

Declan Mcgee only you can achieve that DM ♊️♓️❤️🖤🍀🌹🙏

[@ENGBriseB]

I still jump up and down to this like i did in the late 70s at the Fratton End. Portsmouth FC till I die.

[@lukeriely4468]

It's a beautiful musical photograph of a different time in history, even at the time it was composed. Without the video, i can visualise life as it was during the period that folk music was the mainstream of British culture.

[@Lwyse96]

This instrumental piece also reached Number 2 in the Irish Singles Chart in January 1977.

[@redrum4100]

And number three in the UK

[@jrom2135]

Mike Oldfield, one of the greatest Genius of sound of all the time 🎶

[@MrJeepsters]

Mike Oldfield est hyper doué.

[@herwigmenzel5179]

I agree

[@belindadaley3993]

Every kid watching the ABC in Australia in the late 70's knew this song!

[@Llyris]

@Welsh Simon The ABC (Australian Broadcasting Commission in c.1980, it's had a few name changes) used to play this as a filler between programmes during the day, around the same time as they were playing Play School / Sesame Street. I used to be utterly fascinated by it as a young child. It's been playing in my head for 40 years and I only recently found out what it was. So happy.

[@markrestuccia4979]

G’day all. It was also on around the time slot of Dr Who and The Goodies. As where several other of Mikes tunes. Such as William Tell, Moonlight Shadow, Space Movie (i.e. Incantations), In Dulci Jubilo and probably a few I’ve missed.

[@LordNimonYT]

Tusk by Fleetwood Mac Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush Butterfly Ball/Love is All by Dio Portsmouth and Incantations IV by Mike Oldfield Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel

[@vaughntonkin539]

@@Llyris Did they show the clip as seen here or did they use a wallpaper image?

[@mareky1234]

@@vaughntonkin539 They showed the full video clips off all the music pieces I mentioned earlier. In fact they always showed the music video rather than wallpapers. Another favourite was Video Killed the Radio Star and Living in the Eighties.

[@SlackrUk]

My word, I haven't heard this in forever... Love it :)

[@alanburge2725]

Always a musical adventure courtesy of Mike Oldfield. He is quite unique.

[@user-yc5um2pl5v]

And not once does he glance at four beautiful ladies dancing (the short-haired one is especially gorgeous) - what a true man of music! :)

[@tonedumbharry]

I think she's his sister.

[@pleatedskirt18]

@@tonedumbharry Don't think that she is. Sally is a musician and not a dancer.

[@tonedumbharry]

@@pleatedskirt18 I have a very old memory that Sally is one of the dancers (the one with the shorter dark hair), but I can't remember where i got this idea. I don't think I just made it up, but false memories can be weird when you get to my age.

[@pleatedskirt18]

@@tonedumbharry Hi Greg. I must admit that I did look up Sally to check and I couldn't find any record of her dancing. Regardless, we have both been fortunate enough in life to have enjoyed his music and music from a time when it was just that. Stay safe and well and carry on enjoying it.

[@tonedumbharry]

@@pleatedskirt18 I'm pretty sure she was a dancer when she was at school.The other thing is, I think Sally choreographed the dance. I'll have to try a web search. that goes a bit deeper than Wiki.

[@barrypinkerton5685]

These Islands have a glorious culture, I won't be brow beaten into feeling ashamed of it, who's with me?

[@bill2578]

I am. we must not let music such as this be pushed aside and forgotten, same as we Britisher's are by our ruling Parties who obviously prefer incoming, ignorant of our history, rabble from 3d countries that probably hate us and who would be eager to change our culture. This must not happen!

[@goodlookingcorpse]

Back in the day, people like you were railing against people like Mike Oldfield for having long hair. Don't pretend you're somehow on his side.

[@M0r9h3us]

Ding dong! Definitely the one with the bunches. Slurp!

[@f1andfootballfan993]

We clap to this every time the players come out at Portsmouth FC. Such a great tune!

[@Rat.Boy.with.a.Movie.Camera.]

I'm an Argyle fan and bloody love a trip to Fratton for that reason. A great tune!

[@davebloke829]

PUP

[@user-mw8um6mc3v]

Portsmouth is home to our Navy. Our surface ships. I feel like it's England. This tune. Portsmouth is our backbone. Our heritage.

[@JMPICTUREPRODUCTIONS]

When this is played at Fratton Park, god it's amazing

[@denisehowes4785]

Second that..it was also good at Wembley!

[@BedsitBob]

The dancer with the dark hair and the bob cut, is super cute.

[@emilyjanesaunders]

My Mum!! Now 75 and still very beautiful ☺️

[@christinewebb8893]

Auntie Ann - my Dad's youngest sister - mentioned this in our WhatsApp group the other day, and I felt curious about what it sounded like. I knew and loved 2 other pieces by Oldfield before watching this, being Tubular Bells and In Dulci Jubilo. Having listened to Portsmouth twice today, I am happy to say that this is a close 2nd favourite for me now, ahead of Tubular Bells! Thank you, Mike!

[@deltic1964]

Have a listen to two other tracks Tricks of the light and In the Pool then tell me and theres more???

[@brookcrowley4254]

Taken from Oldfield's 1976 album "Collaborations", which only was part of "Boxed", a four-record set which contained "Ommadawn", as well as remixes of "Tubular Bells" and "Hergest Ridge". 'Portsmouth' was released as a single in Australia and was a minor hit there, reaching #28.

[@pointlesscasual608]

I think of my great grandfather. He was a British army WW2 army veteran who served in India. He always used to like this song. Lost him in February 2013. Also makes me think of my great great granduncles. All coming from this area and to all 132 ww1 vets that existed in my family and all 57 WW2 vets as well. And every veteran that my family has had. My heart goes out to them all.

[@J.R.Hardly]

Always reminds me of England when I hear this, love it.

[@mglew1539]

God I miss, soon we be back jamming to this at fratton until then play up Pompey 🔵🙌

[@TheLifeOfGrice]

Can’t wait!!!

[@alfienoakes333]

Its a dump - go dancing at the Port Solent tip, a far better way to spend your Saturday afternoons!

[@Secret5.56]

@@alfienoakes333 oh shush

[@Longs81]

Still makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up when they play this at Fratton Park

[@blueboo0169]

Blue Army!

[@helenrudd7842]

The home ground of Portsmouth football club it is what the fans chant

[@DaveAndBeth1978]

I remember this playing at Wembley just over a decade ago when I was there, that day Portsmouth won the FA Cup... Alas they beat my beloved Cardiff City in the final 😟 But it was a fantastic and memorable day nevertheless

[@soissesglaubsmir292]

Is it still played until now? At every single home game? O.O

[@pompeygod8969]

Soisses Glaubsmir always

[@sunnysparkles4729]

I love this tune. ❤🎉

[@kronovore3583]

This was my favourite childhood song way back in the 1970s. I adored it and had my dear, long-suffering mother buy the vinyl single of it for me.

[@MrHairyNeck]

Can you imagine Simon Cowell's stable of pop crap releasing a gem like this? Mike Oldfield, hold your head up high. Great tune and I've loved this record since it first came out. And it still sound very Chrismassy!

[@ewan31163]

Hairy Neck the difference is this man knows music cowell knows fuck all !!!!

[@pauleyles9536]

@@ewan31163 True comment about Simon Carol . I've met him. And I think that Simon Carol is a bit of a prick.

[@angelofdeath210887]

I love this song; it reminds me of Blue Peter

[@andyo6713]

its not a christmas song, its to celebrate portsmouth being a maritime hub

[@BradBrassman]

@@ewan31163 Except how to exploit other musicians for royalty payments.

[@Rage_Harder_Then_Relax]

Not only was Mike so talented he was also very handsome.

[@bronwyntanner4501]

Gorgeous looking

[@travelingman6511]

ABC Australia used to show this as a filler between programs back in the late 1970's

[@deansteele5732]

Remember hearing this at Fratton Park Portsmouth F.C when i watched us ( Derby County) play there. play up pompey hope your back in the championship soon

[@matthewfranklin9796]

Dean Steele go Florence nightingale ascot drive your bound to enjoy 😉♓️♊️🖤❤️🍀🌹🙏

[@davidnash3164]

At 71 watching these dollybirds something still perks up

[@RCassinello]

To be fair, they're probably all 71 by now, too.

[@davidnash3164]

Portsmouth song was.prettf too

[@davidnash3164]

The song Portsmouth was not bad either.

[@Vicente-hz4dg]

Sounds and looks like popular dances from Catalunya in Spain. Ribbon dance. Take a look and enjoy It.

[@grahamhenderson5609]

Mike is such a tallented musician,

[@oscarmalibu5215]

MIKE OLDFIELD FOREVER! :)

[@lovejoy3347]

This song is so good, the English named a Port City on its South Coast after it.

[@ukaudiophile]

No doubt, Mike Oldfield's musical ability is staggering, and he is clearly staggeringly gifted to seemingly play any instrument presented to him. It must be a genetic predisposition as his sister Sally is an amazing vocalist and his brother Terry is a successful writer / performer / producer of new age music. What is even more astonishing is he did all this whilst suffering from mental illness brought about by childhood trauma which went undiagnosed for many years, and he was plagued by panic attacks and crippling stage fright. His autobiography 'Changeling' tells the whole story in unflinching detail. It's not a self congratulatory puff piece, but I found it a truly uplifting story of Mike Oldfield's life to date. A must read for any fan.

[@Squab1972]

I have read a Mike Oldfield biography called a man and his music many years ago, it is really good read.

[@highpath4776]

@@davidmcmanus5918 Play the flip side of Portsmouth, its wonderful singing.

[@highpath4776]

@@davidmcmanus5918 Should be Speak (though you only say farewell) VS 163

[@PlutoPebble]

I'm a little way through it as I'm not very good at reading. It's a comfort to know its not just you who had difficulties and how you can break out through a talent. Hes an inspiration!

[@jillsimmons5089]

I feel like I've just read my life story. A multi instrumentalist and singer, writer, composer with an unbelievable traumatic childhood.

[@grahamarcher5074]

Pompey come out to this every home game, and quite right too

[@mc77ification]

A real Masterpiece. I can hear it over and over again.

[@tomorrowkiddo]

YAY finally found it!!! This used to play on ABC TV in Australia before Countdown and Dr Who :D

[@Ratboy1955]

yes, that's where I remember it from. Way back, maybe 1980 or so.

[@anonUK]

With this video?

[@matthewfranklin9796]

Tamara Kidd we love ye Australia 🇦🇺🌹👍♓️♊️🖤❤️🇬🇧🙏

[@markrestuccia4979]

anonUK absolutely yes

[@blackpeter70]

Yep, and in between programmes that the ABC showed during the day they made us watch in state school, or on those mammoth industrial tapes. Good times! :)

[@jackjones7504]

I have this on a Mike O dvd and boy , doesn't it put a Smile on your face , simple concept and so Happy and Joyful , not words I use often these days I assure you .When sad , or lonely xmas or summer I pop this on and mentally refreshed .The ladies in this Vid are lovely , But I find myself drawn to the Dark ,short Haired lady , without pig tails . I tried to find out her name , just wondered no Stalking intent I assure you . Im not sure if they are from PANS PEOPLE , top of the pops dancers ,LADY you are Lovely , what a smile , thank you !.

[@emucentral]

+Jack Jones Yep, that lass is my favourite too. All very pretty and do their dancing stuff very well, but the one with the short dark hair seems to have a bit extra vibrancy.

[@garyhunt2047]

Preceded this to Pans People. Good dancers

[@dangibbs5390]

Just chiming in to say no no no, you got it all wrong! The girl on the right at 1:09 tops it for me, she's got a cute smile :)

[@clintclintonforshortbonser736]

I'm from south Queensland, Cunnamulla, but this resonates with me perfectly, beautiful music give me hope, thankyou

[@top40researcher31]

the ABC in australia used to show this as a filler between programs great memories

[@travellingunderpants]

I bought the vinyl 7" single for 99p in Woolworths in 1976/77. It was one of the first records I ever bought!! Thanks for posting 😃#HappyMemories

[@ravinghomo]

Always loved this clip and track. Was used as a "time filler" on the ABC (Australia) when I was a kid in the 70s. Been searching for it for years! Thanks for posting!

[@HouseholdDog]

Yes that's where I first heard it too.

[@Llyris]

This has been an earworm (and the dancers an eye-worm) in my head for the last 40 YEARS!!

[@neilevans8204]

Where I first heard it as well. It always made me want to dance a jig!

[@ravinghomo]

I'm so glad there's others who have the same memory! And here I am having a watch of it again.....

[@ravinghomo]

@wiradjuri5 given your username, you from around Wagga at all?

[@alanburge2725]

Mike Oldfield. Jeff Lynne. ELO. The Moody Blues. Yes. The Alan Parsons Project. Queen. 10cc. Roxy Music. Just some of the acts on the ultimate pop music dream list.

[@stumagoo2395]

I remember this being used as the theme tune to Farming Outlook made by Tyne Tees Television during the late 70's and early 80's. For years I've been trying to find out what this song was called and now I've finally found it. Even Alan Partridge liked it as he had it programmed into his keyboard.

[@eldorta]

I listened to this tune about 30 yrs ago, but I didn't know by whom or the name. I found it!!!! Brings me to tears.

[@drale75]

The same It always makes me cry

[@guillcazenave9836]

John Playford 1701!!!! Mike Oldfield loves Playford's music.

[@eldorta]

@@guillcazenave9836 never heard of him. Thanks for the info.

[@eldorta]

​@@guillcazenave9836sorry, I thought I'd already replied. Thank you for the info. I had no idea of Playford. Now I listen to his music every now and then. Thanks again.

[@guillcazenave9836]

your welcome!

[@SMX815]

This evoked some memories & what a striking tune! This is so unique & no one else could do the stuff Mike Oldfield as he is a legend!

[@joesheppard9623]

Simon Matthews I love this song

[@caroldobbin3157]

Love Mike Oldfield Christmas must be on the way .excellent musician.

[@sergimartinezhuguet8186]

un genio como pocos ha habido en la musica pop actual, un genio, avanzado a su tiempo, adoro y amo a mike oldfield, dios lo bendiga

[@Koala63211]

This was a favourite song at the old "Travelers Joy" pub in Portsmouth when I was in the Australian Navy and we went there for the Queens Silver Jubilee in 1977.

[@matthewfranklin9796]

Koala63211 wow as the sun goes down and in the morning we will remember ❤️🇦🇺❤️🇬🇧❤️🇺🇸♊️♓️🙏

[@jtriggs8853]

I'm From Pompey, I spent many happy years in the RN and Mike Oldfield is one of my heroes....Happy Days :)

[@matthewfranklin9796]

J Triggs Respect ✊♓️♊️🖤❤️🇬🇧❤️🇺🇸❤️🇦🇺🙏

[@petervogel4396]

Loved this first time it came out, his music is timeless, a lot of music from the seventies & eighties tends to date, Mike Oldfield's just sounds relevant in any decade, timeless.

[@garfield2279]

All those girls will be grandmothers or even great grandmothers now, I feel old

[@deanbr6ndo70]

This is england.

[@WasNotWas999]

If music brings back memories then these are the best for me, great song that brings back my long forgotten memories from when I lived in Portsmouth as a youth.. thanks for sharing, and being part of my life...

[@jimijack100]

If i ever go to heaven, this what will be playing.

[@l.f6865]

Quelle musique ! Je me souviens d'avoir dansé sur ce titre à la fête des écoles en juin dans les années 80 ! Et La même chorégraphie 😉❤

[@fairycross]

Ahhh grew up listening to Mike Oldfield.. love it... Portsmouth was the first tune I picked up and played on the recorder when I was little :) Excellent stuff :)

[@matthewfranklin9796]

Tracey Colwill 🌹🌹🌹🌹👍🙏

[@greenroomtours1912]

He came from Reading but visited Portsmouth and made a song about it and its a brilliant song at Pompey games PUP

[@DaveAndBeth1978]

Pretty sure this song pre-dated Mike Oldfield by many years! But it's a great adaptation

[@jdb47games]

It's not a song, and this tune first appeared about 300 years ago!

[@WhisperingJohn]

Magical then and magical now. Thanks.

[@SMX815]

This brings back memories & what a classic - this was brilliant & the legs & co do him proud 👍

[@saramartinez3631]

My father used to listen to some Mike Oldfield stuff when I was just a kid. I loved this tune. I've been searching for it since forever. Thanks!

[@theidiotsarewinning2868]

Whenever anyone wanted me to put some tunes on as a teenager I’d stick this on loop to troll them 😂

[@andrewbaker2094]

now this is what I call music

[@JeanchridtopheHu]

TRADITION !EUROPE blanche!

[@Iain_Metcalf]

I had never seen this video until I found it here but I always imagined Morris Dancers whenever I listened to Portsmouth.

[@andyb438]

Love the way they wave their towels in the air, like they just dont care. This is real freedom folks.

[@tonedumbharry]

Erm...handkerchiefs.

[@G6JPG]

It's in the style of Morris Dancing.

[@andrew23947]

this used to be used a filler between programs on ABC TV in Australia great memories

[@matthewfranklin9796]

andrew baker ❤️🇦🇺❤️🇬🇧❤️🇺🇸🌹🍀🙏

[@eliseereclus3475]

Did Mike Oldfield smile, at least once, in his whole life ?

[@stc5238]

Guitar Guru to Instrumental LEGEND. Mike Oldfield you have left a great LEGACY for this WORLD and YOU have been a great INSPIRATION in my Life. Deepest thanks. I cannot repay you enough except with humble homage at HOW GREAT THOU ART. You are blessed by OUR LORD and I thank OUR LORD for creating such a talented human being. I love ALL your music. Thankyou Thankyou from the deepest of my HEART as for 47years you have been a great influence in my life. I honour you for your greatly unique music. I just can't thank you enough only by forever listening and playing your music. Bravo bravo 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏