MOTORHEAD “1916” I had no idea and I’m embarrassed 😞

To say I’m embarrassed is an understatement, watch me learn in this reaction to “1916” as I struggle to comprehend that Lemmy could do this 🥹

[@danielclaeys4976]

this world will never learn no mater what time our century it is almost everywhere you go you fill some hate no this world war is over know i remember i read this words we never forget and will never repeat? o now what is this than? oke it is not the whole world but the fight in some part of the world is still going on

[@andrewarnott6106]

No shouting, no posturing, no preaching. But just the finest anti war song ever written.

[@alan-reacts65]

I’d struggle to disagree with your assessment 👍😊

[@Someonelser1]

This song chokes me up every time!

[@craighurst6102]

The best way i saw it described, is Lemmy's version is man weary of war and ground down. Whereas sabatons version, he is urtery pissed off at the stupidity of it all, i see the anger in Joachim's face in his last line

[@synisterfluffball4312]

There will never be anyone like Lemmy

[@mcfcguvnors]

Never pause this song its a myth that the algo detects it - its an advert push

[@DanJackson1977]

Many have assumed Motorhead is just "the Ace of Spades band", but they really do have so much more to offer. Lemmy was a brilliant lyricist.. a whip smart, well read, self educated man who could pull off some superb lyrical verse. His band didnt do a lot of ballads.. but when they did, they drop kick you right in the gut. This song and "Dont let daddy kiss me (goodnight)" off the Bastards album are 2 of his most heart rending ballads. He also wrote the hit ballad for Ozzy, "Momma Im Comin' Home".

[@alan-reacts65]

Dan , you nailed it , that’s me ! The not a fan but didn’t know anything and alternatively I knew who they were 😳 definitely going to explore there discography more , screen shot saved and more incoming 😊👍😎

[@scottcarter6623]

Just 'Cos You Got the Power is another great motorhead song. It is also not just the ballads that people don't know. the Motorhead catalogue is so deep.

[@michaelmay5453]

Oh Motörhead is blues, it's 50's rock'n roll, it's ballads of the fallen and the brave. Motörhead is Lemmy and Lemmy is diverse in his taste in music. Even did pop songs at one time. I mean, try to shoehorn Lemmy into any category and you will fail. I really miss Lemmy. A lot of artists I liked have died over the years but Lemmy... that one kinda hit me wrong. I didn't expect it to but it did. I grew up with Motörhead, from the 70's to the end and it kinda felt like an era that I loved was over.

[@KevPage-Witkicker]

The Bastards album is the one to go for, trust me. Banger after f@cking banger. @@alan-reacts65

[@jonassundell9366]

Sometimes the laughter just stocks in ones throat... Very fine reaction. Thanks!❤ Greetings from Jonas, Gothenburg Sweden. ( ps. Try " the Green fields of france") by "the men they couln't hang", you might like it! Take care and stay safe brother.

[@alan-reacts65]

Thank you ☺️

[@michaelthornton311]

While I can appreciate Saboton's effort and the quality behind their performance, I don't feel the energy captures the emotion of the story. This version properly paints the picture of a young boy, not yet a man, realizing he'll never see home, again. Saboton's sounds like a Viking prepared to die on his shield, w/out an ounce a fear.

[@dezzconnor8360]

I can't disagree with you: Sabaton's version is almost celebratory, triumphant sounding, and I feel like that almost completely misses the point of this song as written, and performed here.

[@CrazyhorseDK]

Lemmy n Co nailed it so did Sabaton in tribute

[@alan-reacts65]

Agreed 👍 😊😎

[@ingobordewick6480]

Oh I forgot to tell you, me and my friends played it over and over again from CD at a "grave of the unknown soldier" memorial on the 100. anniversary of the beginning of WW1 and got tons of great comments and interactions with people for doing it. Some cried hearing it for the first time in their lives. There is just something about Lemmy singing these lyrics that grabs you and doesn't let you go, ever! Once you heard it, you will never forget it.

[@alan-reacts65]

Touching 🥹

[@drewb6251]

Thanks for taking the time to go back and do this one, a song that never fails to bring me to tears... most certainly a change of pace for the Motorhead we all thought we knew.... Check out the lyrics for "Orgasmatron" for some of Lemmy's otherworldly songwriting talents... oddly, my personal favorite, "Limb from Limb" isn't heard too often.....

[@alan-reacts65]

Thank You Drew , I will definitely check out “ OrgasmAtron” next up by me is “ don’t kiss me daddy “ I haven’t scheduled it yet but it’s on my list , wondering if it will be well received ? But I’m more curious to put the headphones on and get into it ?

[@Burgher1605]

♠️🤘 Motörhead till I’m dead.

[@stephanwendler8781]

There is also a cover of this song from the german Band Coppelius. Its very good and Coppelius is a very unique band 😊

[@alan-reacts65]

Thank you 😊 I will check that 😎👍

[@stephanwendler8781]

@@alan-reacts65 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKeai4mVf72maLs here you have a nice live Version.

[@blackinblue11]

Nice random nostalgia of the Black Adder:) That ending was genius, as this song is.

[@alan-reacts65]

It just fit like the song 😊, thank you 😊

[@blacklabelpa]

Man i g e t teared up!

[@alan-reacts65]

It’s that kind of song 😊

[@loafersheffield]

@@alan-reacts65 Book: John Harris. Covenant With Death. Fictional characters, but based on true events. Sheffield pals regiment saw service in Egypt and later, day one of The Somme. My grandfather served in a Lancashire regiment, but not at The Somme. Luckily, he survived, or I wouldn't be typing this. Loafer: Huge Motorhead fan. ♠

[@alan-reacts65]

@loafersheffield stories keep memories real , thank you for sharing my friend 😊😎👍

[@darrencooke4207]

Try the live version of Whorehouse Blues for an awesome pure acoustic blues Motorhead. You will be equally surprised

[@alan-reacts65]

Darren , thanks bud .. I will

[@WattsZen]

Always liked "I dont believe a word" its a little different to the other stuff

[@alan-reacts65]

Noted the song “ I’m always glad to go to songs that are different than expected 😊👍😎

[@DanJackson1977]

Heres a list of 11 Motorhead deep cut tracks that show off some of their versatility ;) March or Die - from the album of the same name. Angel City - 1916 album Keys To the Kingdom - Inferno album God Was Never On Your Side - Inferno album Orgasmatron - same name album Heroes - a posthumously released David Bowie cover, released one year agree both Bowie and Lemmy's death I Ain't No Nice Guy - March or Die album - Ozzy and Lemmy duet Motorhead and Girlschool - Please don't touch - Live version is fun Shine - Another Perfect Day album Lost in the Ozone - Bastards album Out of the Sun - Sacrifice album. I actually did a fan-made music video for this on my channel 🤣

[@666Tormentor666]

I don't believe a word

[@alan-reacts65]

Of ? I’m curious

[@scottcarter6623]

"Please don't touch" is soooo good. "Out of the Sun" so overlooked. can I add "Going to Brazil" "Boggeyman" and "Just 'Cos You Got the Power"

[@motorbear8022]

Don't let daddy kiss me..... from Bastards. Will tear you up.

[@alan-reacts65]

@motorbear8022 it a reaction I made 3 weeks ago , it hurt my heart and it’s one of the most powerful tracks I’ve ever heard 🥹

[@danielclaeys4976]

the most play that song on 11 november

[@alan-reacts65]

That makes sense 🥹👍

[@Burgher1605]

♠️

[@ingobordewick6480]

Like I said, it's a funeral march, like this battle was.

[@alan-reacts65]

It’s definitely more somber 😊😎👍

[@ingobordewick6480]

@@alan-reacts65 Try Bomber next. Great Rock 'n' Roll song

[@alan-reacts65]

On a 1-10 , 10 being “ do it and you won’t regret it , where is “ bomber” 😳?

[@ingobordewick6480]

@@alan-reacts65 Puuh, that's really personal preference. Maybe a 8 for me.

[@alan-reacts65]

@@ingobordewick6480 8 works .. look out soon ( next week 😊👍) thank you my friend

[@shspurs1342]

I still can’t make my mind up. If I’m happy or not that there is no official music video. But saying that i have to say slightly happier.

[@alan-reacts65]

It really is a challenge 👍

[@ingobordewick6480]

I think it needs no video. Close your eyes and listen to Lemmy and you'll see enough.

[@alan-reacts65]

Agreed my friend and thank you for Sharing your thoughts 😊👍

[@glenwoodward58]

There is a video to go with it

[@alan-reacts65]

Glen I will go find it , thank you , maybe I should also do a follow up ?

[@ingobordewick6480]

There is no official video for 1916, that's just someone making a fan video. It mentions the wrong battle also, Verdune. Lemmy said he wrote it after he watched a documentary of the Somme.

[@sovner]

Been hoping that there would be more reaction to this particular song with Motorhead. I'm disappointed that it took a newer band to do a cover of the song, for people to notice it. I don't even like Sabaton

[@alan-reacts65]

Hence my embarrassment in not knowing , I do believe that I’d have found it naturally because I’m curious and pretty versed in 1916 I do love history etc . And it’s not to like Sabaton , plenty of artists I don’t enjoy listening to and they won’t appear here 😊👍

[@sovner]

@@alan-reacts65 By the way, if you haven't heard it yet there's another good motorhead song on the same album i would recommend called: Love me forever Which is a song Lemmy wrote after losing his grilfriend in a car accident. Still haven't seen a single reaction to that one😅

[@alan-reacts65]

@@sovner then I suspect I will , I’m just following the songs 😊👍

[@thannaske5371]

Yeah, Sabaton IS NOT Motorhead! Sabaton rips a good portion of their sound from Iron Maiden, only without the accomplished vocals. Lemmy, on the other hand, IS GOD!!

[@alan-reacts65]

It’s not what I expected my friend 😊😎👍

[@Sparkball]

Zip your lid son, both versions are brilliant and Joakim is a monster of a singer

[@45Lonewolf45]

I hate to tell you this but Motörhead has a video that is better, graphic war footage

[@alan-reacts65]

Thank you , I’m going to find it 😊😎👍

[@45Lonewolf45]

@@alan-reacts65 it’s called Motörhead-1916 A tribute to World War One