The Equals - Baby Come Back - "Top Of The Pops" Show (1968)

[@JCL-n7y]

Damn I love this song. 74 now and dancing to it.

[@tonyorsini5255]

Right on!

[@SonnyArroyo]

Wow!that's great. Keep on dancing

[@thomasfisher5742]

May i join you 👍😎

[@swill2342]

Good for you!

[@madjidhamdini1977]

Yup ^^

[@patriciasmith1128]

i am 73 years old but when i hear this i get up and dance and am grateful i knew the sixties as a teenager.

[@v8gtr]

Same here, those *were* the days .........

[@grahamsweet7384]

Must be an age thing wish it was still the sixties 😂😂bloody brilliant music…..still moves me

[@bumblebeemoi]

72 and amen

[@norwichnorfolk1584]

I’ll second that 👍

[@NECDA]

Canada here …. Sept. 2024 I’m 73 and still listening …. Love this song! The 60s …. The 70s Remember Time Tunnel? ….. Would go back in a heartbeat!

[@misspopcorn-girl]

OMG LOVE this song...listen to it EVERYDAY when I was heading to the hospital to see my husband who was recovering from a stroke/brain aneurysm & this brought a smile to my scared face...Thank You for this song & God bless!

[@rajeshkaran7800]

Eddy Grant in the House👍

[@richardthomas6331]

That is so true. Great observation.

[@CarolMuir-e9h]

I love this footage from Top of the Pops. Dancing in the audience is a guy called Russel who used to dance with me in San Antonio, Ibiza way back in around 1968 I think. He said his Dad was a camera-man on Top of the Pops. Every Thursday after that me and my Mum would go "Russel spotting" to see if he was dancing in the show. No video recording equipment in those days! It was great to see him strut his stuff once again. If you are reading this Russel you may just remember me from that holiday in 1968-ish. Cheers from me Carol, the Scottish girl u used to dance with and no romance involved! ❤❤😂

[@RussellAlami]

Girls always spell Russell with one L

[@joannejones8964]

What a fantastic song. It'll always be a favourite.

[@NECDA]

Canada here …. Sept. 2024 I’m 73 and still listening …. Love this song! The 60s …. The 70s Remember Time Tunnel? ….. Would go back in a heartbeat!

[@RosalinaRamos-q8i]

Portugal here... september 2024. I'm a 61 y.o. surfergirl. My folks, both 96, own a massive long-player and forty-fiver collection. Enough said. 👍

[@kingporter67]

Oh my god, This Equals song is so dynamite, plus, the ladies in this 1968 Top of the Pops were super gorgeous and natural, no tattoos, no piercings and no plastic surgery!!

[@marvinclay4476]

Amen!

[@RussGreeno]

Are you Jimmy Saville?

[@kingporter67]

@@RussGreeno Hell NO!!!

[@thebeans6534]

@@RussGreeno HAHAHA

[@redrobin591]

spot on john

[@DirkPloeger]

Now I am 70 years young I like it as 1968

[@Anythinggoes-1999]

72 and boy does this take away the misery of today …. Those were and still are the best times ❤️

[@dailycoffee8533]

This is one of the greatest songs of all time🌟🙌🙌🙌

[@jayz3616]

John hall 😍

[@bobeberlein1526]

You are dead right....Awesome.

[@rockshox08]

For sure Eddy Grant does it well too

[@tcoyle440]

good description

[@jonajams]

I heard it when I was à little kid .. now I'm 46 and still having it my mind. Was searching to find it because I didn't knew the band s name

[@xxfocusstxx]

1 of the best songs that ever came of the 60s this is a classic song that never ever gets old!!

[@nightperuser]

It was years before I realised Eddy Grant was in the Equals! I was quite young when this came out but I remember it well. Great tune. Eddy certainly looked different when he grew dreads

[@antoniodarosamartinez83]

Agree with you Mrs Sivyer. By the way 9 years later I hope you still be alive enjoying this music. 🎶. 🍀.

[@em7dim9]

Just think, without the success of this we wouldn't have Electric Avenue.

[@haraldssongs264]

Ein wunderbares Lied der 60er - danke Equals dafür !

[@altfactor]

Had one of the most infectious rhythm and beat of any song of the era. (It was #1 in the UK and Top-10 in the U.S.) It always got me up and dancing.

[@DavidKnowles0]

strong simply chorus is the key to all songs that get people up dancing, it why so many queen songs are still played in clubs across the world.

[@renemamani2861]

@@DavidKnowles0 Queen?? Ya echaste a perder el comentario...

[@jacquelinefox2632]

I'm lov

[@TheRumphumper]

Great riff, great beat, great song. Thanks for posting.

[@renatetraore-klengel9885]

Der Käfig in ROTTACH und BALTHASAR

[@route6671]

Brilliant - and still makes me want to dance x

[@paulburbeary5149]

I'm 67 years old and I still dance to this.......classic

[@hudentdw2]

I loved this tune way back in 1968 yes I'm that old in fact 69 young!!

[@antoniodarosamartinez9372]

Just the same here !!! 70 on July 13th. Those were the days my friend we thought they'd never end. But them did. Greetings from Canary Islands.

[@alfa51301]

Success in 1968

[@royoroyemievba1618]

Eddy Grant on fire with the Equals...and that ear-catching start guitar line with such passion ...wooow unforgettable ! A very good one. 'Make my day!

[@derekstocker6661]

This is such a great song, superb beat and was so very much a part of 60s/70s scene of really stand out tracks, love this. Well done guys.

[@jayz3616]

Don’t want to brag or anything but my grandad is the drummer

[@derekstocker6661]

@@jayz3616 Just read this, well done to grandad being part of that era and this fabulous sound!

[@jdsbeau1]

60's garage meets ska ? ahead of their time, and great tune and performance. Love it !

[@PXWest]

It's more soul than ska but I see what you mean! It's not rare enough to be considered northern soul but it has the sound!

[@jacquelinefox2632]

The North needs to back off. I'm the worst sister of all.... Omg 🎶🎸🦊

[@tonyorsini5255]

I'm not sure it's ska, but it sure feels fine!

[@rasichap]

It's not ska.

[@lqr824]

@@rasichap It has the rhythm guitar "skank" playing the "ands" in "1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and" which is the trademark of ska. I don't know any ska with think drum beat, or that's quite so heavy-bass. Music categories only exist to help describe music, and we could describe this as basically a soul tune but with a ska skank on the guitar. If you made the skank more prominent, you'd start to have to call it soul-influenced ska, but since it's a bit low in the mix, I'd go with ska-influenced soul.

[@billybirdy1]

was my mothers song when my dad died remember it well played it forever still brings a tear in my eye miss you dad xx

[@brynleyoakley6990]

Still listening age 72, 21 in the head. Stay young.

[@stephenconrad4115]

It’s 8-24-2024 and I’m still not tired of this song

[@nonocaffin6886]

Me toi❤

[@nonocaffin6886]

Me too 💕

[@muffs55mercury61]

It's so ashamed that in the US mainstream oldies leave so many gems like this off their playlists because they were not #1 or a top 5 or top 10 hits. It's a disservice to the public in not playing them. In the 70s before stations went corporate they did play this and I got my 45 around 1975 which I still have. Gems like this make my eyes watery now days. After Eddy Grant had "Electric Avenue" in 1983, interest in this song was revived and it got some airplay again.

[@michellepeoplelikeyoumurde8373]

U b 40

[@lucilovecraft1621]

Still loving the equals in 2024 🩷💕

[@51ActionJackson]

guess what, someone will appear in 2025 and write the same shit again.. #humans! But tbf the song is good.

[@edwinromero9489]

What a strong song !!! Cool Bass and guitars; and the girls of the 60´s dance. Goooooood, thanks.

[@annaritaranalli1791]

Blonde girl seems a looker

[@dirsame]

Thanks for posting and glad to See a young Eddie Grant on guitar on of my favourity singers

[@m.carolineszoke5548]

WOOOOOW!Brilliant,great voice by Eddy!My favourite lovely song,famous excellent sounds by Equals!Makes me feel young again,touched my💖!Thanks!💖💙😍💗🎙🎸🎸🎸🥁🎶💛💚🌞💞💕💙👌👍✌

[@rileyjones3703]

Australian here, I keep hearing this song over and over again on my local station in Brisbane. Fuck it rocks, love it every time I hear it.

[@raymondfidge8085]

On 4BH? I keep hearing it too.

[@rileyjones3703]

@@raymondfidge8085 Yup, that's the one😁.

[@sharonmacdougall7848]

Was 16 at this time. Fav song then and fav song now (I'm 64)! Thanks Eddy Grant + Equals. Such a fun song!

[@marklashway]

Cool ...ahead of its time. Come back do do dodododo

[@tp10488]

I love these old TOTP clips. Brings back great memories.

[@klausrain111]

i lived in England in '68. i love❤ England and this great song always reminds me of that wonderful time.

[@deedsievering5108]

I love this song, so good to hear it again :)

[@scrapplepig]

Love this song, kind of like 'Time Is Tight' with words.

[@drstevie]

FAB :)

[@evelynkerber9286]

Ich war damals 18, das waren super Zeiten

[@paulmitchell8706]

Always loved this song, anyone still listening in 2024

[@bumblebeemoi]

As often as I can. Eddy’s songs and Derv’s voice

[@rosac2833]

Yes, me I'm 69 y/o.

[@paulmitchell8706]

Hi, I'm Paul, I'm 68 in 2024@@rosac2833

[@AshHum1955]

Yes me im 68yr old

[@bobcohoon9615]

Strong,catchy beat

[@dolphinmom7]

What an awesome song! How is it that I have spent all this lifetime not hearing this? Cool outfits also - I would wear those clothes now.

[@keithepley2132]

I so had forgotten this song! I remember liking it. Haven't heard it in over 50 years, when I was 11. Fantastic!!! I remember the guitar and catchy chorus.

[@annamariabove6749]

Anno 68,in un bar del pallonetto,questa musica gettonata da una romantica compagna,si riversava nel vicolo stretto e affollato,erano gli anni della migliore gioventù e questo brano ingratamente era diventato inno ad un amore perduto!

[@davemarko4219]

A straight groove from '68. Yeah baby.

[@tomryan9898]

Superb, the great Eddy Grant with his band!

[@barryalangroves8759]

They were awesome live

[@sybillastube]

wat is dat heerlijke muziek en, dit verveelt nooit!

[@tommygaston544]

Loving this again in 2022 Thanks for posting

[@vingotaq777]

I wonder where those lovely young people on the dance floor are now , wish I was there at the time but I was only seven yrs 😔

[@danutajurga7961]

, kochane lata młodości kochana muzyka ❤❤❤pozdrawiam z Polski

[@manyana22]

Fantastic song that takes me right back to the 1960,s. Were we ever so lucky to be in our teens at that amazing time in music and life. I am 70 now but transported right back to youth clubs and hanging around in relative safety with friends. Girls , the summer of love, music and fashion with all the future expectations in front of us. The beauty of being this age now is that we were actually there.

[@hollywoodjoe123]

2 CHORDS THAT CREATED A GROOVE - - GOD BLESS - - THE EQUALS - - A VERY UNDER RATED BAND - FROM YESTERYEAR - LOVE FROM HOLLYWOOD JOE - -

[@roelsjohan]

The Equals gezien aan het Donkmeer in Berlare 2 jaar geleden!. Fantastisch zoveel jaar nadien met zoveel panache gebracht. Het zal me steeds bijblijven

[@grimaceize]

Loved this song, graduated HS in 1968... The brothers always had flare!

[@iandickson1330]

This was one of great records a real catchy one for all

[@DaftSwank]

Wow ... Child of the '80s so late to the game here. I had no idea that Eddie Grant's career reached this far back until youtube started suggesting videos by The Equals to me. What an incredibly groovy band I am just now discovering 50 years on from their heyday!!

[@terryfesenko653]

Really great bouncy tune and beat. All these years later I think it's a great song for dancing modern jive and salsa to. PS this record Equals a great dance experience!😂

[@kmslegal7808]

brilliant. somehow i missed this song all these years

[@eamonbloomfield8498]

Back in the sixties at a wedding party or similar, if no-one was dancing, the DJ put this on. Guaranteed to get people on to the dance floor. Happy memories for me.

[@sharonmacdougall7848]

+Eamon Bloomfield Can understand why this would work! Good to know you enjoyed!

[@BettyHELMANY]

12 ans quand je dansais sur cette chanson aujourd'hui j'ai 61 ans quelle joie!!!

[@peterlittle123]

Are you still dancing today ? 🎼

[@winko807]

All those gorgeous gals are now grandma's and great grandmas....whoah!

[@staniskawbracha8203]

THE EQUALS - "BABY COME BACK" Piękna muzyka i wokal.

[@greitje50]

My husband heard these guys live in London in '68 and said they were great!

[@MrMarklester123]

nice to see black and white bands ,play good music

[@youngsteph1]

The days when black singers could do any type of music, unlike today's with boring rap.

[@mikepocock575]

Ha,in 68,i was in hospital have major work done on my back,and this is just one of the singles I have from that time.Thanks guys.

[@lfr12335]

I'm 70 and when I heard this song it's like I heard it for the first time even though I've heard a million times I still think the 50s 60s 70s and 80s where the best musical breakthrough times in my lifetime it was the best time

[@zulubeatz1]

This just came into my head this morning for some crazy reason so i had to find it on here haha Its so good.

[@chrisjones5452]

Had a couple young crushes when this song came out . The gent in the sparkle shirt looks like he's playing a home made guitar . GREAT SOUND ALL AROUND .

[@maggiegrace4516]

That is Eddy Grant. 😊

[@THECLARENCES]

Love!!! Eddy Grant!!! xoxo The Clarences

[@biserkabotoski6505]

I certainly am. I was nine when I heard it at my older cousins. Love it!

[@Dawn-Songs]

One of the best dance records ever !!

[@BoadiceanRevenge]

So much part of my childhood and teenage years but, sadly, didn't get to enjoy as much as others as I spent a lot in hospital because of hip problems. But I was 'hip' listening to the music! Oh yeah! Blessings to all! 🙋🙏🕊️👍

[@neilgraham1953]

Played this on my 18th birthday 🎉😂❤loved eddie grant

[@jeanclark8819]

Remember hearing this when I started my nurse training. and living in the nurses home,

[@torsten1767]

I,m a East German, born in 62, but this Title is my favourite Song of the 60's 2. The Kinks;You really got me", and third: The Kinks, " All Day, and all of the Night"!!😂😂. Greetings, to all Rockers in Britain! T., from East Germany!

[@sandieharrison7499]

Love this takes me back to when i i was at home x

[@vassosable]

love this song. it still works for me!!! maria in sweden.

[@jonlong5197]

Fantastic Song. brought back a lot of good memories.

[@lesleyblack5722]

Well this is really a love song, forever more. Just like I love this song over and over again, No matter what generation it is, or may be, Good wishes With a Love like that”. Yeh yeh yeh!!

[@sandieharrison7499]

Fantastic record loved it 👍❤️

[@Alexandre-sx8qu]

Eu tinha 13 anos e já rolava um som desse Hoje estou com 66 😮😅😊

[@FirstandFourmost]

Remember getting this record from a jumble sale with my mum back in late 60s

[@francishuhghes5229]

Jeez, Even as a 7 year old in 1968, to me Eddy Grant was the coolest guy onstage, this was my first ever favourite song, Fantastic.

[@wimmunshi2660]

This was 1 of my favorites...it still moves me..❤

[@tallballer09]

I was 19 back in 68 and lived in LA. Missed this concert!

[@lukasvanicek8619]

[@Uly_Sandoval_303]

MASTERPIECE..!!

[@michaeljames6793]

I was 14 at the time, me and my mate was watching them through slightly open curtains (stood on their van) at our local social club, a band member came out, called us down and took us in to watch them, free entry. Great days

[@UZUAKPUNDU]

What else is rock music, so rich and appealing, as it flashes back the memories of the riotous late '60s.

[@Philmoscowitz]

I'm 5 years old and about to go into the 1st grade, and I effing love this song!

[@lindatulle1]

Love this song in 2024.

[@patriciacollombet3289]

J avais 20 ans que du bonheur ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@bobvogel2412]

You gotta love Eddie Grant. This song in '68. Fast forward to 1984 and Electric Avenue. A sixteen year gap. Perseverance paid off for him. Both are really good songs.

[@Thenando1850]

pure talent.

[@annaritaranalli1791]

Sure

[@Rawrxxxxxxxful]

One of the best feel-good songs. Come back 1968❣️

[@kathleenmclaughlin4153]

Great wee song and can hear Eddie Grant's vocals too

[@silvioantonio5798]

Que balanço gostoso esta música inesquecíveis..Que saúdade

[@frank61ism]

Cool song. Cool video. The sixties had it all.

[@ShirleyMostert]

Such an integral part of my younger life 👏👏👏👏❤️

[@michaeldelagarrigue3196]

After all these years they still have IT 🤗

[@shermanvermin76]

Happy 66th birthday Derv (and your twin brother Lincoln)!