Misty In Roots ‎- Live At The Counter Eurovision 79

[@FriendlyHenry]

It's such a shame this album isn't available on streaming services. An absolute classic. Deserves to be heard by everyone. A truly ground-breaking British reggae album.

[@ian1523]

Totally agree,don't know why it isn't . It would be top of my playlist everytime ,best live ever ,can't and won't ever be beaten

[@mindblast3901]

Great Band from southall west London uk

[@hanshandkante5055]

You say: "It's such a shame this album isn't available on streaming services." I say: "Its such a shame that streaming services rip off the artists and that music lovers nowadays let greedy multinational corporations deicide what to hear." F+ck your streaming services, seriously. Streaming is the death of the music business. Back in the days we had a handfull of major labels for stupid radio crap for the masses and thousands and thousands of indie labels for everything else. Today we have three or four big streaming "services" who control everything and pay nobody except giants like Joe Rogan and some top ten artists. Pure cultural imperialism of the worst kind. Everything reggae and roots music fights against.

[@patkelly8309]

Its right here?!

[@mathewwarden5368]

Trueley see them live at bradford university early 80s no1 on my list top reggae band .

[@carlwilson1772]

The Hammond organ has fire and brimstone coming out of it.

[@ieuanwaters7767]

Old Welshman here.This was a life changing album for me 40 years ago. Still my favourite no contest

[@iriereilly24]

The greatest live Reggae recording in my world , still as relevant as the day it was released 💖💛💚

[@robertevans6596]

so true my friend

[@globalpeasant]

Epic … what about live and direct ?

[@juliecarrick4336]

16 years old when I first heard this album, I’m 60 now ! Was lucky to see them at Glastonbury many years ago, the year that it rained so much it was like walking in oxtail soup ! Class 🎶🙌🙌

[@helenrootkin984]

I was there to ❤

[@tapiwamoyo3833]

Watched their tour in Zimbabwe 40 years ago danced nonstop

[@donhue4546]

@@tapiwamoyo3833 i was 15 when i heard misty i am 60 too, i have it on tape album and cd

[@lucyphilips3443]

❤

[@rogueplanet1142]

The greatest album of all time ..hands down for me ,no question. Absolute perfection from start to finish. One Love .

[@donhue4546]

maybe the album of 1979...why make a stoopid claim,you have not heard all albums. the roots of jamaican music is ska and not reggae

[@donhue4546]

hee hee

[@rogueplanet1142]

@@donhue4546 you obviously can't read very well,I said it's my favorite album of all time and yeah fully aware that Ska preceeded Reggae you absolute mong

[@siphomaduna-theauthor8825]

It’s crazy to think that this album was performed in 1979, the year I was born and I have been grooving to it since the early 2000’s. My “cousin” brother who is into Jazz music, and who is much older than me, from Soweto introduced this album to me when he noticed that I was crazy about Bob Marley and Peter Tosh’s music. He still has it in an LP record which he bought in the the early 80’s even though he also had it in a CD format which he gave to me. It is the best live Reggae Album for me. Much love and respect from Upper Kemet (South Afrika)

[@robertofrattini4388]

I had 13years old when listen this band for the first time, now i'm 52 and i still love them. Reggae of that time is the best of all .

[@angiedougan]

Had this album at 19yrs 63 now and still playing this masterpiece roots

[@donhue4546]

i saw them in 1981,they never play off this album,but there new stuff,it was a let down, my fav song is the 12 inch of wandering wonderer

[@drychaf]

Are you me?!

[@angiedougan]

@@drychaf Depends who me is 👍😀😀

[@drychaf]

@@angiedougan Maybe a mixture of you and @donahue4546 - same age as you and saw them in Highfields, Leicester in 1981. It's all a bit 'I & I'.

[@angiedougan]

@@drychaf 👍

[@newmusiccomposer]

So heard this first on John Peel and happened to travel from High Wycombe to Sheffield to watch the football just after its release. Went into a reggae shop in Sheffield city center and asked for it. The dread serving me said they didn't have it in stock but if I came back in 45 minutes he'd go home and get his copy to sell me. I bought it then and still have the vinyl now. My most played album of all time.

[@myhipslovechocolate8142]

Jez Slowe those were the days People were kinder then I’m sure

[@jon0645]

John Peel for me too...Judas Iscariot, and Sodom & Gomorrah...... Magical..

[@jackthehatuk]

John Peel woke me up to a lot of music i might never have heard! RIP! Great man.

[@Mayaman67]

@@myhipslovechocolate8142 Yep they were. Bus from High Wycombe to Heathrow and the bus broke down. Driver told me to use the motorway phone and talk to the traffic police. They called Iberia who were waiting ready for me when I got to the airport. The Bus driver, stopped right outside the entrance so I could get there on time. Nowadsys, everybody would say it's my problem.

[@EmilyMcCullochChilds]

That is so beautiful. How lucky are you, I need this on vinyl.

[@footstompinleroyscott6892]

First heard this album over 30 years ago. Has not dated at all, and I don't think it ever will. Terrific grooves and Rasta old-testament-style lyrics give this record a timeless quality. Righteous judgement shall come...Brimstone and fire...Hatred and oppression Never before have such heavy lyrical matters been so gloriously grooved upon. Power to Misty in Roots. Possibly the best British Reggae album ever.

[@rasmessenger9365]

Tell me which other is better from that era , they paved the way for roots music in Europe 100% real& authentic

[@missylisabroome1762]

You feeling them too .. I was introduced to them in 1984 ... and still I sing it on the bus ..now I can put the phone and Bluetooth speaker on... And I see and feel that all vibes are chilled and smilin faces when I get off .

[@giwr85ghetto42]

Well said mi friend

[@robertevans6596]

I need to, and have to, listen to this at least once a week; true religious music like this is rare indeed and uplifts the soul. They just hit a moment in time that night when everything came together perfectly. Jah bless Peely for introducing this wonder to a wider audience. Massive respect and love X

[@robertevans6596]

Yes Rob😂

[@tooth2323]

Maybe the best live album of all genres in all times! And believe me..those words are from a big heavy metal fan, who loves reggae music!

[@JCKnuckles]

Ditto!!

[@michaelhide3989]

Ditto !

[@ludwiggraupe7571]

Ditto Bandito. 👍

[@Rockpig1969]

In all genres? No.

[@ludwiggraupe7571]

@@Rockpig1969 There are many great Albums from Pink Floyd, David Bowie and so many more. But for me this is ONE of the best Reggea Albums. Live Sessions.

[@stephenryan7698]

I was burgled once in 1979 and all my albums were taken, it broke my heart, all my Reggae gone. 24 Messiter house, Copenhagen Street, Barnsbury estate, London N1. I was squatting as I was homeless for three years, I brought all the music all over again including this which was new to me and is still one of the best ever. Forgive those who stole GOD BLESS ALL.

[@TLJC01]

I had my entire record stolen years ago. Ironic because the thieves received the Psalms by Prince Fari and many other recitations of the Word of God which speaks of the fiery judgment that is coming upon this entire creation. Only in the Christ is there safety. No where else is it found. No other name. For those who can hear this: we no longer know Christ by the flesh but we know Him in His resurrected form. He is the Word which created all things. The very Word of JAH, the mystery of the Christ. Let the Word dwell in you richly. Every knee, even that of the Adversary Lucifer, shall bend in the DAY THAT IS COMING, and everything in creation shall confess that Jesus of Nazareth is Lord....even the stupid, the heathen, and those born of Lucifer will know in THAT DAY. PRAISE JAH, THE ANCIENT OF DAYS. Kiss the Son for He is the Lamb, the Lord of lords, lest you be taken out of the way for He is coming to convulse the heavens and the earth. All that is not of Him shall perish. But all that is of Him shall joy and sing in the bosom of the Father.

[@lucyphilips3443]

Hail The Lord! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💗💗💗

[@markenlisty93]

Best live reggae record ever, it takes you and does not let go. Shivers!

[@laurentduvergne5031]

You right buddy !

[@abdesslamoulahbib4427]

maybe with live & direct aswad

[@timothybanda6906]

1979 is the year l was born and l'm still listening to this Roots Reggae Tunes which are not easily found. The message is so profound ,the message is in the Music and music is in the message !!Nuff respect

[@donhue4546]

i went backwards i listen to shuffle and ska beat

[@vmvm6724]

One of the best live performance. Roots music ❤️💛💚

[@donhue4546]

sure is

[@octaviolove]

The best live album, all categories, ever!

[@abdesslamoulahbib4427]

maybe with gratitude earth wind & fire and live & direct aswad

[@markgadd9421]

@@abdesslamoulahbib4427 And check out Tear it Up by Black Uhuru too..

[@Berniejones1963]

I’m 60 now. This album is a constant of my life. Great, wonderful and any superlative you can think of. Just wonderful., Listening right now, just beautiful

[@aneil3041]

This album belongs on the Ark☝️.

[@whyme507]

Noah, wife, sons, sons wife's all jamming to it during the flood ....lol

[@saladfunky6899]

my favourite album of all time.

[@ludwiggraupe7571]

Dito Bandito... I listen to this since 25 J. LG from Vienna Austria

[@tzfletcher]

Certainly one of mine

[@DouglasF68]

I see why.

[@audhumbla6927]

sameee since I was a kid

[@rootscontroler6032]

Ja man

[@ludwiggraupe7571]

One of the best Reggea Seasons ever!!!! Misty in Roots.. Imagine Trees are known by there Fruits 💚💛❤️

[@chrisdearle9506]

One of the very best live albums of all time. Saw them last Sunday in London (with The Ruts). They've still got it. Was a great, great show.

[@NorbertKramer-ul6tb]

I agree!

[@marcusolsson5941]

Deepest, hardest roots I’ve ever heard! Someone mentioning that this was the greatest thing ever to be record. I am willing to agree! One love, I’n’I, Jah Rastafari!

[@geoffcolyer2360]

I first heard of Misty In Roots back in the late 70’s when they supported The Clash at the Hammersmith Odeon, as it was back then. I was only about 13 and had never heard live reggae music before. It was a series of gigs to support Kampuchea. I was hooked immediately, they were so good and the music was infectious. I went to see them a couple of years ago at the town hall Islington where they headlined a Ska night. Still as fresh and amazing all those years later.

[@lioncitymusicgroup7211]

One of the best albums of all time

[@ptangyangkipperbang3295]

Lion City Music Group I’m so with your statement lion. Roots of the highest order. Sir Irie .Fantastic

[@andrewholburn3094]

This is still the freshest

[@urielnawej7835]

the best live reggae album ever...number one, preceeding live and direct from Aswad and Babylon by Bus from Marley and the Wailers. |Big up

[@vimtokenny]

2 much this my feelings also.1 love

[@Dzordz1987]

so I would mention a few more... Steel Pulse - Rastafari Centinial Burning Spear - Live 1988 Gladiators - Live in Paris Dennis Brown - Montreux And few more...

[@fabaied]

But I think that Bobylon by bus is the best live ever...

[@rasmessenger9365]

Absolutely factual the hardest live roots album of that era- non better

[@jahlion1966]

Yes, I agree, one of the best 'Live' records in Reggae histrory.

[@jeroensmits6133]

Hypnotic juicy roots and rebel poetry. Perfect music!

[@jonathanbrain7283]

Seen them back in the day Swansea uni 1980, massive fan one love

[@nashpalmetal]

not just the best album but the best live reggae concert in our time, just try and compare and judge yourselves!

[@rasmessenger9365]

Non better I was very fortunate to in Sweden with this wonderful band, who played roots music not for money but for the love of Roots music, all the other UK reggae bands went after money MIR never did , great group from West London composed of ones from different parts of the Caribbean who met and rehearsed in Southall formed their own People Unite Label was there when Blair peach was killed by the British Police same year Maggie Thatcher won elections BIG up MIR great great roots band

[@roberttonkei4697]

Would love to see the concert of them doing this songs please

[@roberttonkei4697]

From Africa Maasai Mara love this Band ❤

[@Berniejones1963]

Same here, wonderful stuff. Listening now Sept 2023

[@mrpbody44]

This record is mind blowing . It has it all -great songs -fantastic drums and bass section great guitar and keyboards. Timeless classic. I cry every time I hear it . See Them a Come grabbed me the first time I heard it.

[@guilcarr802]

That's Reggae drum n bass 🇪🇹 Raspect 🤙

[@donhue4546]

i heard this on tape 79/80 with 2 twelve inches by sugar minott/good thing going and capital letters/smokin ganja

[@pablow26]

Grew up on this album... Still on of the heaviest, baddest, most rootical live sessions ever imo!

[@rogerz3374]

Ditto mate....I couldn't agree more. This classic made its way to Cape Town in the early 80's .....thank God!

[@AnEnemy100]

Yes. My sister and me bond over this one. Sound of our childhood.

[@liesbethpieters9672]

Agree!

[@Nafetsfriese7674]

🎆🎆

[@globalpeasant]

Agree ! Imagine trees are know by their fruits …

[@chrisbowden6381]

Saw them at Leicester Poly in 1979 bought this record at the gig. One of the best gigs i have ever been to

[@sladecrazyfan]

Omg ,I was at the same gig It was in the percy g building ,I still remember getting stoned cause there was so much weed smoked, even if you didn't smoke it you got stoned as the hall was full of the smoke,brilliant.

[@TheTonydude1]

@@sladecrazyfan sounds like wolverhampton civic hall to me ... top gig !

[@krzysiurudy-qb3uf]

One of the Best album ❤❤❤

[@katieb4655]

When I heard Misty in Roots on the Peel Show I knew I wanted this album. I loved Ghetto of the City in particular. No Internet, and record shops were sparse back then, but I used to get all my reggae vinyl sent from a brilliant store in London. And so, Live at the Counter Eurovision joined my collection. And it is still there today, along with some other greats. I really wish Spotify would pick up more of the vintage stuff - even the Peel Session versions. There is a whole generation of us who would appreciate it!

[@johnleroy3877]

Representing Kenya 🇰🇪 23years old witnessing great misty roots blow my mind 💪 what a religious album 🤲💪

[@alcane8018]

One of the finest live albums I've ever heard, of any genre. Have had this since 1980 and still it sends a chill through my heart when I hear it. Thank you Misty in Roots , respect.

[@mattwarden5966]

Saw misty at Bradford university back in 1980 .always be my number one top band .one love misty...

[@sunganomukutiri5566]

This album made Misty. I heard it as a teen and I was hooked. One of my favorite reggae bands of all time. Ireee stuff!!!

[@Seansaighdeoir]

30 years ago first heard this album. Righteous music. As good today as it was then.

[@neilw2076]

A mate gave me this on cassette and thought it was the best reggae that I had heard. I then got to see them at Glastonbury 1987. I will say nothing more than that.

[@johnno2377]

one of the best live performance of any musical genre ever....66years young now and still listen too this regularly ever since its release. first time hearing it was over a sound system in kensington market the day of release. An album that took the UK by storm and championed by John Peel.

[@strumbolli]

Masterpiece mate, start to finish. Have a great day or a great new day tomorrow, sir!

[@tinytremble]

Had the privilege of seeing these guys at Rebellion2017 over the weekend. One word AWESOME. Big up Misty in Roots, jah rastafari.

[@donhue4546]

i saw them in 1981,they never played any tracks from this lp...

[@peterwaldie4478]

See them ah come...untouchable. Easily one of the all time greats

[@donhue4546]

mines from the album is mankind YOU A SINNER....all time is wandering wanderer 12 inch

[@crasstafarian2362]

Oi oi top album, got this album one night at the Clarendon in Hammersmith after they played! Great night out -was a free gig for me as I used to help out putting equipment away after the gig. Happy days.

[@stevieG.]

Side 1 of this album should go down in history as should Aswad's Live and Direct

[@globalpeasant]

Oh YES!!!

[@Raven-Creations]

You know what "live and direct means"? At Uni I was on the events crew and roadied for Aswad on the L&D tour. The soundcheck consisted of repeated calls for "more bass!". The engineer said he always had to start with the bass turned right down, or he'd run out before they gave up asking. Best gig I ever did, and a top bunch of guys too.

[@deNormaleOlivia]

dont forget burning speer

[@gabrielkhoza3999]

Nothing much to say this music is timeless best reggae album of all time

[@rbc864]

MiR lived in Zimbabwe early 80s. Would attend their shows. Top, top group

[@mohlalasehlaga7605]

One of my favourite live albums, the original roots !!!

[@donhue4546]

original roots ??? ska is the roots

[@isheunesuchitakunye9527]

Those drums and percussion never been been reproduced!❤

[@samwagstaff6689]

I saw This fantastic band in Exeter around 84. During a long drawn out instrumental finish to one of the songs, I nipped down to the bar. Two of the singers were down there too, playing on the pinball machine smoking huge joints.

[@SnailOink]

Discovered this band a little over a year ago now, when Follow Fashion started playing on my Spotify out of nowhere. I was already a massive reggae enjoyer, and now i still can’t stop listening to their music. Misty In Roots has got to be one of the most underrated Roots reggae band ever! Spotify is such a W when giving rare reggae music like this. Literally every song on the Roots Controller album is perfect.

[@mutate34]

I remember hearing a Glastonbury on Radio 1 in the 90s when Misty in Roots were in a reggae tent playing live and all the old punk-era DJs were wandering around trying to find the tent

[@mantratara]

This music of Misty in Roots is music for All times...Words are pure wisdom, and they are playing like Gods hands are playing, they sounds like they are resonance box...and others can tune to them...They are fantastic, I simply adore them!

[@noahwightman6519]

Jah Jah is back.....to basics. Love and light always surround I.

[@nickeade2995]

Wonderful mesmerising music I first heard in early 80s pin mill thanks to Pete Vice for introducing me to it

[@laurencelecerf4896]

Amazing, the best reggae band

[@butlincat1507]

Classic. Misty played Bournemouth just after this classic album came out - and after the gig recuperated in the then "Shades" night club - "Studio was very very cloudy..." as it's said...

[@janiebarker2687]

I was there ❤

[@64inyoureface2]

Pure truth ..pure joy.. pure Unity...Always a blessing to see & ear....One love Misty...IN Roots...x

[@peteswinton4291]

I saw them play in London the same year, best gig I ever seen still to this day !

[@NoahCMKMarket]

I saw them a couple of times in the mid 80's. Easily the best gigs I ever went to.

[@edbutcher1081]

just the finest album ever made. Roots music for everybody! x

[@colinbrown5127]

Just hearing this for the first time absolutely amazing definitely byeing this in the morning it's absolutely perfection musical performance.

[@mordecaijohnson2267]

this is the most powerful and roots reggae band to ever walk through the earth..Oh my God..see them a come proves my point..and this live album is the very best live reggae album ever recorded on earth.and there is no reggae band that can out rock this band..I only have one question..when will misty in roots come to Atlanta Georgia..when? when?? please come ..TO rock Atlanta Georgia please.give thanks my powerful brethrens of misty in roots..

[@alistairbothman2021]

an example of the timeless quality of roots reggae : Jah Guide

[@davidwillis2416]

If only I had a time machine....I should have been there.

[@a0b0]

they are touring this album this month

[@0h11am]

ca me remonte longtemps en arriére et ils resreront gravés a vie dans ma culture musicale! merci à Misty in Roots.

[@davidwatson3035]

Thanks to John Peel I knew Misty in Roots. Such beautiful music and awareness. ❤❤

[@MartialBessou-jm9rh]

A masterpiece 🎉❤jah bless ❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@filipczak9737]

Klasa!!! Miałem 5 lat. Legend Reggae!!! Soul Amunition!!!🙏🙏🙏 Pol🍓 and 👑 Jah!!👽

[@mordecaijohnson2267]

this is the hardest roots reggae band to ever play on this universe.. I only wish that they would come to Atlanta Georgia so that my brothers and sisters whom I been telling about this band for years and years would see exactly what is true roots reggae music and message for all mankind...them done played in the wicked land of Israel and now it's time to come to Atlanta Georgia we African people here are waiting on you misty in roots..

[@ineffabletrousers]

the greatest band ever to grace this planet

[@ivanamayerova1583]

Mordecai Johnson

[@delongi101]

Glastonbury was about 6 can remember them performing down down down i the ghetto of the city!

[@ladisiousgukutikwa5744]

the muzik of our heart is roots

[@graemegermond4925]

Listening again in a week. Only platform where I can find this great album. Best live reggae album of all time!❤

[@maurice2759]

I went in a Reggae-record-shop in Berlin. Strictly Reggae it said on the sighn. They never heard of Misty in roots nor of dis album ... WTF !?!?

[@mrreeman2829]

How I wish I was at this concert! Vibes must of been electrifying.

[@worshipthenephilim]

Early Misty, can't beat it... a 'put it on at any time of the day and it's perfect' album!

[@marcelomaia6587]

Amo este álbum

[@patrick550]

Still sick after 30 years...also still smokin, yeeeaaaahhhh PEACE:D;)LotsALove4romTheNetherlands

[@Nafetsfriese7674]

Every time i hear the Sound, goosebumps

[@michaelhaigh6405]

My Uni year abroad in 79/80 and my mate lent me this on cassette. Soon became a worthy addition to my fast-growing love of roots music.

[@Elizabeth-ci7jt]

MAGNIFiCO BELLAS MELODIAS,,LINDAs VO CES, MISTI IN ROOTS SUBLIME.

[@greyeyes2872]

First saw Misty 'n' Roots in Leicester as a student....many years ago ! I am so looking forward to seeing and hearing them at Simmer Down in Handsworth Park ,Birmingham on August 12th 2018 💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@NorbertKramer-ul6tb]

The best album of misty in roots roots feeling

[@BROSENDUB]

absolute class,been listening to this for many years,superb set

[@Troops-y6h]

I had this album aged 19 back in the day....🔥

[@hansm4215]

was lucky to see them live in the mid 80ies have the recording on vinyl and it still turns a lot.

[@alexpetrov7331]

This is absolutely legendary! Can`t get enough of it!! So so GOOD!!!!!!!!

[@fitroyhenry900]

one of the greatest albums ever, and live too, me seh so

[@cynthiamyers2897]

I've had this album for ten years and never knew how old this recording was until now top ten reggae albums!!!!!!

[@carolinebriquet6712]

One of my favourite band ! So talented. Luv to see them on stage ! Big up. Unforgetables memories.

[@Swaggs303]

How Long Jah !

[@erlinggaratun6726]

*I AM the General. My Army is the Consciousness of the Nation*

[@Elizabeth-ci7jt]

SERA L O MAXIMO,,,VERLOS AQUI EN CHILE DESPUES DE HABERLOS ESCUCHADO EN Vi VO EN EL ZENITH DE PARIS EN 1987, LO MEJOR QUE ME A PASADO EN VIDA, REGGAE MISI C, JAH LO VE.

[@martindrop6160]

i see this guys....timeless greetings from holland

[@pawewawrzynowicz8787]

One more thing .This record have come to me with the first rays of wakin' up my spirit and still is going with me among falls and uprising hen behind the horizon. Jah bless.

[@hannybassfabricacionydisen8366]

Gracias por compartir 👍💚💛❤️ Maximo respeto y mucha vibra positiva 😎

[@shaunodonnell9401]

bought this when it was first released, thank's for letting me relish this amazing ever fresh album once more.

[@laurencemoore6380]

Thank you for posting. Timeless brilliance - more memorable than Judas Iscariot but great to have it on the youtube tap

[@megamotions]

j'ai participé a l'organisation d'un concert avec les Misty in Roots et les Cimarons a la mutualité a Paris en septembre 1984 c'était géant la salle était pleine voir trop petite plus de 2000 personne quelle ambiance !...

[@wlr11045az]

Used to see them quite a bit in the early eighties. Brilliant live

[@tukabel7426]

😎💯 rastafary old album👌👌

[@d34dly0101]

True roots thanks for the memory of my youth seen these live in Bradford 1979 bought the album true tunes