Sabaton 1916 REACTION by Songs and Thongs

[@TheSyncos]

"These lyrics, I don't know how Sabaton does it..." They cover a brilliant song by Motorhead. But it is a spectacular cover.

[@joacimfrobom7057]

The part of” cryed for his mother but she never came is just heart breaking. I think a man in death ( If he calls for Anyone or anything) he calls for his mother… I think I would even though she’s been dead for 31 years 😢❤️❤️❤️!!! RIP Lemmy❤️!

[@joeycan6801]

Great reaction, I’m 65 years old and cried like a baby…., so sad 😢

[@miafranlund6982]

Epic song by Lemmy Kilmeister and Sabaton with Joakims vocals made it justice. Tina Guo and her weaping cello make the ending even more special

[@davidstonerook3868]

I'm glad you mentioned Tina Guo she is absolutely amazing 👏 🦇🖤💀⚡️🤘

[@timmyrushton9203]

that cello piece at the the end is brilliant in and of itself. gorgeous. i agree, made it feel more special.

[@timmyrushton9203]

@@davidstonerook3868 agreed. 🙂

[@ryannelson3220]

couldnt have said it better myself mia

[@Northman-from-the-North]

Crying when listen to some of the Sabaton songs only shows you are human, cause they deal with serious topics and lots of tragic happenings from our past. ❤

[@elvwood]

I'm still crying every time I watch this! [I hope you'll forgive a pasted comment for once, it took me a while to write the first time.] I saw them perform this live in Leeds on the first night of the tour, and it was so emotional. So let's raise a few glasses: to Birmingham, birthplace of metal; to Lemmy (RIP); to Sabaton; and to those who sacrificed so much. My wife's grandfather was one of those who lied about his age - he was only _14_ when he went to the Front! He got out alive, thanks to some amazing luck: he was wounded and taken to a field hospital, and his own father was there at the same time. He swore a lot when he saw his son, then wrote to his wife back home explaining the situation. She in turn sent evidence of their boy's age to the War Office and they pulled him out. After he came home he never spoke to anyone in the family about his experiences. Greetings from South Yorkshire - Lest We Forget.

[@JimmyOlsson]

Incredible story! Thanks for telling!

[@lovecraft8639]

i smile at this cause i know the MG got the British at the Somme just fine :)

[@allisoncampbell1631]

I imagine this song hits so much harder in Leeds, where damn near everyone in attendance had families directly affected by this

[@ezezezezujh3EARHG]

Back in 1991 when the album 1916 was released Lemmy and Motörhead shocked us all. The title track that ended the LP version was completely different from what Motörhead had been up to that point. The song 1916 is a masterpiece written by Lemmy. This tribute and cover is a great homage. Metal will never die even if old heroes pass on. RIP Lemmy, Philty and Würzel.

[@marinamucic908]

Glad you reacted to this song, it's an amazing tribute to both Motörhead and soldiers who died on the battlefield, incredibly touching and powerful. Interesting fact is that it was Tommy who adjusted this song for Sabaton, just as he did with Defence Of Moscow. This is my favourite Sabaton cover now, All Guns Blazing was my #1 before, but this one is even better

[@amygoodson-catlady]

I didn't know that, Marina! But it makes sense...how he made the guitar "cry" , and also, his experience with 1912 w ReinXeed...

[@marinamucic908]

@@amygoodson-catlady yes, Pär said that in latest Camouflage magazine

[@JimmyOlsson]

Love info like this! Tommy is a genius!

[@timbackman5915]

I'm looking forward to hear from my cousin how she will use this song in her classes. She's a history teacher and she uses Sabatons music and vids as openings and icebreakers to present stories and chapters in her classes. 😊edit: she's "one of those" history teachers. She's no stranger to charge into class in full uniform or have her class dig trenches as part of their education 😊 I've helped from time to time since I collect uniforms and kits.

[@twistedjaide4738]

lucky!!!!

[@randomlyentertaining8287]

Primary or secondary? I'd have to assume secondary because I can't imagine a middle or high school doing something like that. Of course, here in America, our high school history books give WW2 about a page and that's it. I'd gladly partake in those classes lol

[@timbackman5915]

@@randomlyentertaining8287 interesting thing about the trench. Here in Sweden we have many programs for vocational students in secondary school (age :16-19) The students making the trench was studying in the construction workers program. She often has students who are on the more (I hate the term FYI.) "Academically weak" end of the spectrum, but her students adore her due to her being able to get them genuinely interested and invested in the subject.

[@brotherkhrayn3525]

I would’ve loved to be in her class.

[@jemrockton]

1916. You understand only listening to it how brilliant this song is. Musically nearly a ballad, the text great in its bluntness and honesty. Joakim’s voice is like made for it. Hits exactly the nerve. Determined and emotional, a deep gruff voice.

[@DanteTCW]

I'd go as far as to call it a dirge. I love this song both and all versions, both make me weep openly and feel such revulsion against the folly of war in genereal and the arrogance of the leadership of all nations in WWI specifically. The people who ordered charges during WWI weren't officers, they were murderers!

[@jemrockton]

@@DanteTCW From today's pov - yes. But not from the pov of their time. Today, they would be accused of being irresponsable and unscrupulous. and its good that we have developed.

[@kadara2328]

Saw them tonight in Luxemburg, they played it live. 2nd time in my live I cried on a concert.

[@Bonovin]

Song by Lemmy Kilmister , Motorhead . RIP Lemmy .

[@callewretstrom689]

It was so fun to watch your reactions, me myself cry everytime i se the music video.

[@JimmyOlsson]

Sabaton is such an important band! They always goes ALL IN! Imagine giving an introduction to World War I in schools showing this video! History teachers actually should use Sabaton's videos a lot in class! And I know a growing number do!! I have mad respect for these fellow countrymen of mine! They make me so proud! And such a fantastic tribute to Lemmy and Motörhead!

[@Orieni]

When I taught High School history, I did use Sabaton videos in class, almost a decade ago. Just ahead of my time, I guess.

[@markusstutzmann8216]

Sabaton in school. That were my thoughts, too.

[@magnusliotart1703]

Sabaton educates us all. And they know Mickey Dee well. Of course they are Swedes like me. I m so proud of them. Seen them twice and its gonna be more. 🤘🤘🤘 Take care rockers out there

[@Templarofsteel88]

This is a cover of a Motörhead song. The two guys standing in the door opening at 5:57 are Mikkey Dee and Phil campbell, the drummer and the guitarist of Motörhead. The picture is of Lemmy Kilmister, the bassist and singer of Motörhead who passed away on the 28 December 2015.

[@ingobordewick6480]

I cry every time I see them carrying the picture of Lemmy. RIP legend!

[@mrlizardtx]

Like Floor during the credits for Christmas Truce, that's cellist Tina Gao playing during these credits.

[@fredbarnes2600]

To answer your question. No it absolutely wasn't worth the price, but the people making the decision weren't paying the bill. Well done Lemmy for recognizing the sacrifice, Sabaton for reviving a song that might have been forgotten and doing a beautiful job of it, and most importantly to those that gave all. Once again "lest we forget"

[@MetalGoat84]

Hi Sharlene, Hi Harry, this Sabaton cover follows me since the release. What a great cover and tribute. I first heard 1916 by Motörhead a few weeks before this release on a German rock radio and I was impressed. Never thought Motörhead wrote such a great song back in 1991. And now Sabaton delivered this absolutely masterpiece as a trubite to Lemmy and Motörhead and to all soldiers of different ages. Heard this song more than 30 times now and it hits every time. The brilliant way of telling stories about what happened in the past and teaching history makes them my favourite band for years. No wonder that I have a lot of Sabaton patches and soon Motörhead patches on my battle vest. Sabaton made a powerful tribute to Motörhead and their great song 1916. They did more than just a tribute to Motörhead but a tribute to all fallen soldiers in history. All the different soldiers from different ages refer to specific Sabaton songs. The Lady coming out of the dark alley is one of the Night Witches. The convertible car refers to the car where Archduke Franz Ferdinand was shot in Sarajevo which caused WWI. And at the end of the song was "The Old Pub" the B17 bomber from the song No bullets fly... >> Did you know that Sabaton received the "Enlightener of the Year Award 2022"? Sabaton is the "FIRST EVER ROCK BAND to receive this prestigious accolade!!" Greetings from Germany

[@alastairmcintyre4752]

Exactly a week ago I was lucky enough to be watching them perform this LIVE in Glasgow 😊 ( Along with BabyMetal 🥰 🥰🥰) ( And Lordi 🤷‍♂ 😂 )

[@unknownapproach9410]

I was there at Wembley and it’s so special when the crowd sing along with this song

[@georgeralston5658]

Same mate

[@keith221191]

I was at Cardiff balling my eyes out screaming this song at the top of my lungs!!!

[@jowilltellthetruth5525]

I heard this song for the first time live in Leeds this year, I was travelling with my family to leeds when i got the notification of a new Sabaton video called "1916" and i chose not to listen to it, wanted to leave it as a treat for after the show, im so pleased I did because listening to it live punched me in the gut.

[@NaX619]

i saw them live 3 hours ago.. holy shit what a band.

[@DarthMalgusThaGoat]

I choke up every time I hear this song. I've had to hold my brother in my arms after he struggled to hold on after an IED 5 years ago. I miss him every day..

[@davidricks7128]

The average age of a British soldier on the Somme was 26 years and two months. The youngest known soldier to fight in the battle is believed to have been Sidney Lewis, who was only 13. The youngest British soldier killed in the battle is believed to have been 15. The oldest British soldier to die on the Somme was 68.

[@ingvartorma9789]

The song 1916 that Sabaton sings is a cover of Motörhead's original song. That is why you see their flag with the picture that is on the cover of Motörhead's album in 1916. Then you see the picture of Lemmy.

[@peterbjork8665]

Det är så jäkla bra gjort👍👍

[@jarlehansson3127]

If you think closely about it, Sabaton does not glorify war, they love the brotherhood of soldiers and wants us to remember them. Many times they show bravery and even grace under hard pressure. To remain sane and keep your humanity under fire and stand united shoulder to shoulder like brothers...and does we even remember them? we can all learn from that.

[@englishpolishmememan8892]

The youngest that died at the somme was a 12 year old boy from England who lied about his age. He was merely 12 years old when he went over the top in the face of German bullets.

[@Bonovin]

Thank you for a great reaction! Greetings from nwAse Sweden

[@MasonCatalone]

The fact that their music video depicts every facet of those who fought for freedom and what is right in modern history is what's really heartwrenching.

[@richardwest6358]

Its very simple - Lemmy wrote the song and music. I don't suppose that you noticed the destination board on the Red bus at the start - No Sleep Till Hammermith is one of Motorhead's best loved songs

[@gokudecimomeridio]

Sabaton is poetry,real art...that is why makes so amazing songs..

[@bigfrankfraser1391]

as a former soldier of the british army who fought in iraq, nowt makes me cry, but this song got me bawling, which is very shocking considering after an IED took my leg, i developed Alexithymia (inability to express any emotion) the original version of this song by lemmy broke that and gave me my emotions back, and now this one makes me feel nothing but emotional pride

[@daniellooney8878]

Are you still healing bro? Just asking as a US soldier from same time period. Never give up, never surrender to the demons I am sure we both face.

[@bigfrankfraser1391]

@@daniellooney8878 since posting my comment ive attempted suicide twice more, bringing the grand total since my initial injury to 47 suicide attempts, not found any cocktail of meds that stops the urge to hurt myself, probably because of an incident in iraq that left me glad im injured, lets just say "firefight with the ashbal" still see his face every fucking time i close my eyes edit: know it was a kill or be killed situation, but it haunts you, especially if you just killed an ashbal, no one should have to go through that

[@wedgeantilles8575]

I cried to this song not only the first time I listened to it... Regarding the 6 miles of ground: Sabaton has another song about it. Price of a mile. "6 miles of ground has been won, half a million man are gone" They have so many powerful songs, some of them are already mentioned by others. Here are two more: Hearts of Iron (about the German commander Wenk who did his best to save civilians and beaten soldiers by enabling them to surrender to the USA instead of the SovietUnion) Cliffs of Gallipoli (about the botched invasion of Gallipoli in WW1) The great thing about Sabaton is that they know no nation - they do not glorify one nation or condem another. They sing about the war and all it's horror. The war and how it brings out the best in some people - and the worst in others.

[@Murvelhund]

Hahaha🤣🤣 Oh Harry, that mimic off Joakims voice, first time I've haven't cried during this song because I couldn't stop laughing. Sorry to say that I didn't hear a likeness but thanks for the laugh😁.

[@PrleNi]

On the 07:25 you asked is it OK to comment on paid price for n miles - all I want to say is: yes, it is. Absurdity of war in the nutshell. I'm not ashamed to say that I wept like a child first time I herd this version of 1916 song. It hit me like a train.

[@zanahaze]

Loved this viewing. You guys rock. This song hits hard. It's like En Livstid I Krig live. Just simply amazing.

[@gsonkrueger5065]

every single time I cry by Sabaton. this is great!

[@stephenparsons-st6lp]

I'm Ex British army sabaton 1916 is a great Tribute to our fullan soldiers in WW1 ! Those young boys did what they thought was best for them.

[@insainetrooper7489]

''The price for the mile'' is quote used to describe the trenches of the western front during ww1. ''Pals'' battalions were made up of volunteers all from mostly the same areas/ towns with promise to fight with each other. During the same time Recruiting offices ignored the age limit and allowed to go to war. One of these underaged soldiers was Sidney Lewis, who fought at the Battle of the Somme Aged 12. Its believed that the number of under age soldiers in service at was close to 250.000,

[@SuperSupermanpunch]

I've have watch everything with you two. Can highly recommend first soldier animated video🤘👊 Thank you for your Great reactions, Wish you my best regards from a swedish dude ❤

[@davidricks7128]

At the end of the Accrington Pals' first major action - on the first day of the Battle of the Somme - at least 584 of the 720 troops who took part were killed, wounded or missing. Pte William Marshall, who survived the fighting, recalled many were "killed and wounded even before they could get out of their trenches"

[@godfatherofbloedniss]

i saw them 3 weeks ago perfoming this song in berlin. you could feel the tension in the air. it was unbelivable good.

[@deathsyth27]

My great grandfather was in the Somme. Never heard of the original song but this song really hit me hard.

[@Buzzed720]

Same great grandfather was with the Manchester regiment

[@swenartmann1670]

Great reaction. Greetings from Germany

[@cosmoreverb3943]

You're always allowed to share your views, KZbin or not. That's why we watch you. ❤

[@SuperSupermanpunch]

Brilliant!❤

[@JariJuslin]

This whole episode in UK history. The war was sold us a honorable duty that make men out of boys, so friends joined together and many indeed lied about their age to get in. And the recruiters were paid commissions, so they encouraged this behavior. And then there was the white feather campaign where young women would hand white feathers - a sign of cowardice - to men of fighting age they saw on streets. So people were essentially bullied into joining, and when it's the women of your age questioning your manhood, it's a really powerful tool. And the end result was that many towns lost all their men of certain age. I'm assuming some of the women doing the bullying might have had some regrets later on, but ultimately is was the imperial government screwing everyone over.

[@1stSgtSoulStealer]

When you said "I don't know if I'm allowed to say it per guidelines... but I don't think it was worth it." You hit it on the head, that's what Sabaton has relayed through their songs. Yeah, deeds done are historic, but is a life really worth proving how much better something is? How much farther you can go by letting others die for your ideals, those who would normally never do that? War sucks, its horrific and gruesome- but yet inevitable. Anyways, this song breaks me every time I hear it, and I am glad Sabaton covered it, cause I don't think any other band would have done it justice like they did.

[@merryrose6788]

Maybe not inevitable. We can avoid it. According to Thomas Paine, before there were kings, there was no war. It's the pride of kings that causes war. So, avoid having kings, or people who think they are kings.

[@rickardnilsson350]

I watch several reaction for this song and it is amazing to me, how many of the reactors do not know it is a Motörhead cover.

[@patrikjohansson9183]

i listen to motörhead sometimes, i had no idea it was a cover at first

[@32a34a]

I believe the way they do it is Joakim's vocals. He has a deep powerful voice that can make any song even more emotional.

[@dragonwolf4094]

Anytime I listen to sabaton, I'm either excited and energized or somber and sorrowful for what those people went through.

[@maggie_galle7651]

oh so you did know that it's a cover? good! as i'm sitting here, watching the video, i'm thinking "sh*t! maybe i should've given a LITTLE more info" LOL

[@dutchladylover]

Well a LITTLE late for that! 🤦🏻‍♂ 🤣🤣🤣

[@suit1337]

"These lyrics, that this thing with sabaton ... don't know how they do it" - you realize this is a Motörhead cover? Maybe its hard to catch - but they literally carry a picture of Lemmy around :)

[@dmj4966]

In the front of the group walking with a photo where the surviving members of Motorhead, the photo was of Lemmy

[@mushinbujin]

"War sucks. Sabaton rules." I think that sums up the relationship perfectly.

[@godwrote01]

5:40 dont cry sweety - and thank you for sharing emotions - i felt the same

[@gregorturner9421]

he has a reverb going on his voice. another reactor actually ran it through a computer and yep he has a reverb going on undernearth his singing voice.

[@thomasjones2377]

And he also doubled his vocal track.

[@andrewludwig9251]

World War One, the perfect disaster of modern weaponry coupled with outdated battlefield tactics.....

[@ciaramikics9284]

This is a Motorhead cover, but Sabaton just blows it out of the water while playing tribute to the incredible song. The video is an anthem and brilliantly done.

[@lawrencescutt127]

As a person who has spent a long time fighting wars,it unequivocally sucks. I served 1988-2008.

[@monzer-sy5yp]

I am a platoon commander in the Finnish Army. And in the training they taught us the loss/mission ratio. Which is the hardest decision that a leader can ever make. You have 30-50 young men in front of you. You have a mission to complete, but you know that 10-20 of these young men will never see tomorrow. Is it worth the risk? You know roughly the mission and how much enemies you may face, but eventually there will be casualties on your side as well. How do you decide that kind of thing? It is made for a greater good. If this mission is not completed and these 10 men don't die, maybe 100 more will die tomorrow because we couldn't complete the mission. But they are your men. You sleep with them in the tents, you talk with them, you get to know them and be friends with them. Then you have to decide that "Yes, I'm taking 10 of my friends to their death because of an order I got from my commanding officer..." Hopefully this never happens. But if shit hits the fan, it will be the hardest decision I've ever made in my life...

[@PeterMinoz-px3kx]

This song is for every man and woman who have fought since the beginning of time.

[@joshuacousins7414]

Mikkey Dee and Phil Campbell who both were members of Motorhead appeared in the music video

[@markhusseymh1]

The original song was written and sung by motorhead you can see reference to motorhead in video

[@karimhicks8376]

In 1916. There were millions of individuals, fighting & dying for Europe!!! Americans, Native Americans, Spanish Americans, African Americans. Italian Americans. German Americans. Ectra!!! All gave some; SOME GAVE ALL!!!!!

[@Ghoulstille]

Lives for Land is never a price that should be paid, Yet we continue to pay it.

[@IntrepidIanRinon]

That's why The Price of a Mile is always so damn high. (pun unintended)

[@fernandooliveira4037]

Fighting in a war must be one of the worst things that can happen to a human being.... This band pays great homage to these events... To the soldiers who fight on a war front and many die....😔, I love their music.... And their videos are always great productions.....👌

[@petritormanen8318]

RIP …Lemmy från sabaton fans 🤘🇸🇪💪🇫🇮😊

[@gregorturner9421]

and of course tina gou and her magnificent cello at the end.

[@Bollalillo]

Not even 1 is the price to pay for 3 or better even 1 meter of territory. Life is priceless

[@najroe]

as usual a good reaction

[@alinmatei8332]

... LEST WE FORGET...

[@sootkettle]

The way her facial expression changes after 5:15... Totally understandable.

[@newton18311]

Big shout out for the cello Tina Guo.

[@davidryall-flanders6353]

You're entitled to think what you wish but it doesn't change history.

[@Metal19063]

good reaction greetings from germany---lemmys anti war song....sabatan great cover

[@Freedom-139]

The high cost of war is a tough reality but in some cases it’s what we have to come to terms with sadly that’s why we memorialize the fallen so we may never forget what the brave have done for the rest of us.

[@gragvar]

We are still asking that question 100 years later.

[@woltanson1289]

Lest we forget.

[@randomlyentertaining8287]

This is why I collect military firearms. To hold something someone my age used to not only take life but protect theirs. We (those who do this collecting) always say "Imagine if our guns could talk and the stories they would tell"

[@mavfin8720]

Cover of a Motorhead song by the same name. That's why the various Motorhead references; also Tommy made his guitar sound sad again.

[@johnsullivan8046]

any price is worth paying to protect FREEDOM

[@corysimmons5701]

I am always good until that 3rd verse. Lemmy killed our emotions by bringing our mothers into it. The line about "But she never came though it wasn't my fault and I wasn't to blame' gives me chills every time.

[@darkiee69]

Do yourself a favour and listen to the original with Motorhead too. And about the price, Sabaton have made a song about that too: "What's the price of a mile"

[@mbo191]

Yes, Joakim's voice only gets better as he gets older. He is 42 now, still just a young boy. Sadly Harry, some warmongers think it is an acceptable price to pay for such a small piece of territory. / B.

[@Richie8406]

Super nice Rammstein ref at 5:58

[@leebex100]

Born from a long line of Yorkshiremen, there isn't a town or village without its own memorial to the fallen of the Somme.. No family was untouched by death.

[@Richie8406]

In the end 7:30 What is the price for freedom?

[@lost20052004]

As a combat veteran. In the Military. The mission is priority. If it wasn't you wouldn't accept it because of the chance for loss of life. It's a hard pill to swallow as a leader. A hard pill.

[@brianfediuk7691]

This song also features the haunting Cello of Tina Guo. God bless you Sabaton and RIP Lemmy.

[@fenrisulfur842]

and lest we forget

[@Nem01]

J. R. R. Tolkien was at the somme. He wrote that at the end of the first day all of his friends except for maybe one were killed.

[@havtor007]

Now think about this battle of the somme is the first time JRR Tolkien was fighting in.

[@tilltugg]

I haven't read all the coments, but surely.. that blonde woman in uniform must be a nod to the Night Witches, no?

[@JariJuslin]

The original 1916 is possibly the most powerful anti-war song I've heard and Sabaton did do it justice. And contrast between 1916 and Motörhead's usual style is stark.

[@Shiftry87]

I read about a story writen by someone that hade a old grandfather that was in this war and the 1 writing it would not have been alive today if not for dumb luck. An underage boy i think he said he was 15 got wounded and send to a field hospital where he was spotted by hes own father that also hade been wounded. The father went absolutly berserk on anyone he could find in the higher command structure and after notifying hes wife they both pretty mutch drowned the military in letters with proof of the sons real age and luckily they managed to get the military to pull him out and send back home. The father survived the war and when he got back home he never talked about that again he just pretended like that never happened.

[@markusstutzmann8216]

My first contact with Sabaton, i don´t like them. Their outfit, a tank on stage and so on. I thought they glorify war. Later I realized their history lessons. There are so much stories i wouldn´t know and so much research i do. Just because of Sabaton. They are so important for a greater kind of understanding ...... and their music is great! Greetings from Germany

[@gregorturner9421]

to the numbers, you aren't wrong, i believe one general was relieved of his command because of his callousness in just sending wave after wave of men to death for no result.

[@konradhodurek5624]

this song is from Motorhead

[@fenrisulfur842]

🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤RIP Lemmy🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤