The Pioneers - Let Your Yeah Be Yeah (Official Audio)

Official audio for the Pioneers' 1971 UK chart hit
Written by celebrated Jamaican-born singer Jimmy Cliff, ‘Let Your Yeah Be Yeah’ provided vocal trio, the Pioneers (Jackie Robinson, George Agard and Sydney Crooks) with their first UK chart since their 1969 breakthrough single, ‘Long Shot Kick The Bucket’.
Produced by the group, along with the assistance of Chalk Farm Studios sound engineer, Vic Keary, the record entered the British Top 50 on 31 July 1971, eventually climbing to Number 5 on 11 September of that year.
Partially inspired by Matthew 5:37, which states, "But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil”, the song was covered by US rock band Brownsville Station whose version reached 57on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1973.
Since then it has been recorded by Jimmy Cliff himself, as well as a number of other performers, most notably UB40's Ali Campbell whose 1995 cut reached Number 25 in the UK in 1995.
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LET YOUR YEAH BE YEAH LYRICS
Written by Jimmy Cliff
You keep telling me yes, but you don't mean it
You keep telling me no and try to lean it
You're giving me buts and maybes
You know this will drive me crazy
Why can't you tell it like it is?
Let your yeah be yeah and your no be no, now, baby
Let your yeah be yeah and your no be no, now, mama
Because I'm on my guard and I'm watching you from head to toe
You'd better let your yeah be yeah and your no be no
You wear a plastic smile, I know by your eyes
You speak with indefinite style, you're telling me lies
You've got to face reality
What is wrong with you and me
Why can't you free your honesty
Let your yeah be yeah and your no be no, now
Let your yeah be yeah and your no be no, now
Because I'm on my guard and I'm watching you from head to toe, so
You better let your yeah be yeah and your no be no
You keep telling me yes, but you don't mean it
You keep telling me no and try to lean it
You're giving me buts and maybes
You know this will drive me crazy
Why can't you tell it like it is?
Let your yeah be yeah and your no be no, now
Let your yeah be yeah and your no be no, now, oh
Because I'm on my guard and I'm watching you from head to toe, so
You'd better let your yeah be yeah and your no be no, no
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[@andisowden762]

Had to come and listen to this. I was 6 in 1971, and my Mum used to listen to it all the time when she was doing housework. She passed away yesterday aged 82. I need these memories

[@oomsjonleertneefjeschaken4238]

Sorry to hear about your mom, she had a great taste to music, My mom was only 58 and she was gone, my mom she never played this songs, when I played this song toward my mom she smiled, all songs from Trojan records

[@mrbillhicks]

Memories are made of this

[@Raresouldisease]

I too was brought on the Trojan sound, I lost my Dad in May 2022...it brings me some degree of comfort to recall precious memories of days gone by. They life on with this music

[@josephgreenlees8277]

❤

[@telecomgear]

Nice story.

[@danielmiyahara320]

Skin and proud, spirit of 69, mates, long live ska, rocksteady and reggae

[@kenkovar2647]

So glad you bwoys got into reggae!

[@giovannimariatavano9699]

i'm from italia and i'm like you because i'm skinhead,proud and i'm agree with you.

[@john111257]

we brits love it, and you guys

[@janicecarter8520]

Wow, this took me back in my two tone suit and my black platform shoes and the skin heads with their doc martens. Skinheads used to love the reggae culture back then.. memories❤

[@micksutton1782]

Early 70’s i used to go rumberlows electrial shop in Loughborough and buy anything released on Trojan i now have a huge collection of reggae 👍

[@mauricemzwinila8041]

Envy you Mike for your great Trojan collection!

[@bonnyandclyde10]

This bought an old people’s home into a dancing frenzy

[@barryh.4220]

Lol, I'd love to have seen that!

[@jameshensby6526]

😂

[@dazuk37]

It's tunes like this that make Trojan records such an important label.

[@garrettbridges630]

Quality tunes this is why I love ska rocksteady if it wasn't for British ska I would never known about gods music god bless ska

[@sharonconnolly337]

Its songs take you back and make you feel young again.

[@KarenMurphy-jh7tz]

Let your yeah be yeah , I met my Husband back in the 70's we fell in love and still in love to this day... interracial couple....Our grandchildren dance to this song...Pricless ♥️

[@michaelrouse1358]

1971 was 15 ,two tone suit,from roy keanes,rk peckham.went to youth club,and this was playing. best night of my life

[@jacquelinefox2632]

I travelled to Boots the chemist for this. My mum said Get a job. No prob. Bought it with my wages. Drove her crazy with the over and over. Love you mum. X

[@TheEarthStar7]

😂 oh how us as kids, used to delight in foxing our parents. Yet when our kids do it now - we don't like it😮

[@scootdimon3980]

Gotta love this song.

[@vinnyfahy3222]

One hell of a song...........................LOVE IT . If your feet dont tap to this one you aint got any .

[@kenkovar2647]

sadly i have to agree :}

[@stuff6836]

Is that a threat?

[@jeanetteomidvar7420]

My all time favourite. So uplifting. The old bones still have to move to it. Utterly brilliant.

[@hollygroomstarling4433]

Ff😮😮😮😮😮😮for me lol

[@richteremmanuel3616]

My favorite tune in 1972 1973.

[@aluyaiyabo.925]

Love this music.

[@johncradduck39]

I remember this one in the day and also Desmond Deckers "the isralites"...Class!!!

[@janicecarter8520]

I was watching “Death in Paradise” and they were playing this! Wow, two tone suits, platform suits, Doc Martens, Skin heads.. all great fond memories ❤

[@spursgog835]

Reminds me when a group of us (all teenagers) hired a canal boat for week and got hammered every day. This song got to number 2 in the charts behind T Rex!

[@davidrogers3753]

Great days indeed and life was so much simpler

[@christopherpabis418]

Love this song ❤️😎👍

[@Stephen-xk7cl]

This was one of the first reggae songs i remember hearing when i was little.....little did i know it would set me on a road to becoming a HUGE reggae fan. Such a great cover.

[@davidarmson3575]

Good old times for me. What more can l say love it bring it back. Say now more. Good old times.

[@kevinhoward7719]

ANOTHER GREAT SOUND FROM THE PIONEERS,I JUST LOVE THIS SONG.KEVO PITSEA

[@pastaslut]

funny story,, i found this song on my grandparents’ reggae vinyl which is now in my possession due to me getting a new record player, and their’s being long gone. i found i loved the song, and with the soft crackle of the vinyl really gave it an aged feel. anyway, just thought i’d share because i’m glad that the vinyl record i took home wasn’t thrown away, and i got to discover more wonderful music!

[@joycemckeown789]

If you like this song ,you might also like The Israelite another great song by Desmond Decker.

[@pastaslut]

@@joycemckeown789 thanks! i’ll check it out :)

[@jacquelinefox2632]

My son and his lovely mate bought HMV. And I stocked up on this music... London. See ya... Xxxxx J 🎼🎤🎶🦊

[@mauricemzwinila8041]

Yes..those were the days...the '70s!!!! I remember that when I played in a band then , I wore platform shoes , bell-bottom pants , floral shirts , and sported an Afro Hairstyle ...with a Jimi Hendrix-type of cap ! Roll on '70's !!!

[@richteremmanuel3616]

Damnnnnnn that was the outfit then.

[@piano40s]

Love this song, reminds me of when I was 13ish with a new thing called a transistor radio, what I got for Christmas, i'm 60 now, good memory's.

[@sumkunt0r]

I'm 57 but i can only play it at 7 or my kids complain it's too loud :)

[@anthonymeredith7517]

hey im 72 and still love it

[@moirayoung5295]

and me

[@anthonylawrence60]

you cant beat a bit of early 70s reggae coming out of a transistor radio .It sounds fab

[@geinikan1kan]

ah the transistor. Took that thing into the shower man.

[@thatsawrap8]

Grandma's favourite 😍💛 Classic

[@TheCornishCockney]

i joined a reggae band last week playing the triangle.....i just stand at the back and ting.

[@markthomas4048]

YES brother trojan massive will never die

[@AudaciousChic]

Ha ha

[@giuseppelogiurato5718]

Dem likkle "tings" a gwan be important inna dis iration.

[@Andy-Belshaw]

I used to play the triangle in a Reggae band ..they kicked me out ..one ting after another..one love

[@simonwinter8839]

Cockny Red Yuh funny no bomba clat. Ha ha ha ha mi done laugh an ting !

[@cludoe]

What a tune! Was only 7 back then but love it

[@adrianoconnor3020]

Absolutely amazing playlist I love Trojan records ❤️

[@colinmumford267]

Who the hell gave this a thumbs down no soul who ever did

[@tinykaff]

Someone who is tone deaf I don"t doubt 🤔

[@JamesJones-bb4bx]

And no rhythm in there bones

[@sunnyobozua2993]

Sweet music of the yester years while growing up as a youth.

[@mauricemzwinila8041]

There go the Pioneers!!!!!belting out that classic reggae.!I'm extremely proud to have experienced the reggae revolution in the '70s.remember the good ole days where it used to happen,when the reggae explosion occurred,in the Havana nightclub in Derby England?who's with me on this?

[@barryh.4220]

Well i wasn't in Havana nightclub , as i'm a Manc ... but i totally agree with you ..... the 70's and reggae were unforgettable, such a brilliant time.

[@micksutton1782]

We used the Cambridge Pub in Derby for reggae music nights in the early 70s

[@mauricemzwinila8041]

Yes,those were the days....the days of the Reggae Explosion in the UK in the '70s! My favourite haunts in Derbyshire were the Normanton Pub and the great Havana nightclub in Derby ,not forgetting the Rose Hill Street reggae parties.I also frequented the Roebuck Pub n Swinburne.

[@mauricemzwinila8041]

Thanks Barry and Mike for your comments.

[@mauricemzwinila8041]

Unfortunately,I never frequented the Cambridge Pub.guess I missed a great vibe!

[@chrismears7168]

My favourite reggae song love it

[@barryh.4220]

Takes me back to my youth on the streets of Hulme and Moss Side in early 1970's Manchester , this version by the Pioneers is by far the BEST version of this great reggae song ..... the only version that even gets anywhere close to this is the song writers version, Jimmy Cliffs excellent effort.

[@mauricemzwinila8041]

Takes me back to the '70s...when I used to enjoy reggae music at the Havana Nightclub in Derby England!!

[@lindadouglas4045]

The good days in hulme and moss side.brilliant music.and clubs.jimmy cliff a legend.

[@R-gl5im]

❤❤❤we love it.

[@brianbarrett1177]

Ive always loved this song.

[@Deedee-ee1sg]

Aww, this ol song brings back so much nostalgia! Totally ICONIC!

[@villageoldman]

1970s Corn Hall Cirencester . Wonderful memories..

[@marionnye3690]

OMG the memories of TROJAN records the skinhead cloathes ..style and music era ....it was the be st and thank god i was a small part of it will take all the amazing memories to the grave with me xxx

[@007Thebwoy]

What a brilliant tune I was 10 years old when this come out now in 2020 & it still sounds great..;-D

[@mzsEmma]

You said it! I was 10 years old too:)

[@mattwaterhouse1782]

Skip and bouncing to this old time fave

[@MegaMary1952]

Love the brass section

[@mickgregson6641]

I'm a big rock fan but love the old reggae songs brilliant

[@shorelineboy]

Oh I can remember dancing to this what great times and great music😎

[@sannineshem3333]

Priceless ❤!

[@1iriewife]

This sooo reminds me of Dad when he played it for I and I and my siblings!

[@mariaduffy8689]

Happy song it still sounds good.

[@claremontinteriorsmw]

Trojan what can i say the greatest labels for Reggae Just love the bands that recorded on the label

[@beetrootbertha]

I v always loved this it just makes me feel happy and it reminds me of happier times

[@philipquinlan3407]

don't it just, Yeah

[@john111257]

sure does pre marital days

[@raywillcox8622]

I love all early reggae. My parents thought other wise. They never stopped me

[@lindadouglas4045]

well done reggie tunes are cool.x

[@SquashedOrange43]

As someone that is only a teenager this is a great song!

[@wambuikinuthia4638]

Beautifulsingers and beautiful music, happiness, good vibrations to your mind body and soul. Lpve and blessings to this beautiful artists.🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😇😇😇😇😇😇😸😸😸💘💘💘

[@davidgraham-pj8ic]

what a classic reminds me of my days at wigan casino

[@bobradford2637]

Loved this then and love it now!

[@jacquelinefox2632]

I got 20 years on ya. 🎤🎶🎼🎸

[@Gunner4746]

Remember this at the local funground, on the waltzer, total heaven.

[@lesleybursnell1435]

Love this song l was only 15 no worries time went by slow then its gone happy days 😊

[@user-ew3kd8my6h]

I say yeah yeah to this tune great memories of my suedehead days ❤❤❤❤

[@markpearce5075]

Love this, not a reggae fan but this is Rocksteady so a big thumbs up!

[@annieswalef4698]

Yes deh old gud reggae mi like so much only beatiful JAMAICA mek always deh gud reggae love it

[@voddynblack]

what, ya dafty

[@joshuaedwards8907]

Fi real.....

[@NIKIMBO]

Ultimate Classic. Good vibes ✨ 👊🏿

[@philippejenvrin2741]

Wunderlich Lied!!!!! 😊😊😊😊70er Jahre !❤❤❤

[@MrBrumlad]

classic tune modern records are not a patch on old school

[@djangiebaby]

classic love it ❣

[@brianpbarrett1549]

Lift my heart brother:-)

[@julieglover6484]

Because i'm on my guard and i'm watching you from head to toe.....🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@neilfranklin5036]

Best reggae song ever made

[@kellishadodds5037]

reminds me of youth club days love it xxx

[@thewarwickbear]

With you on that 👍

[@eddymanijean6794]

Let Your Yeah Be Yeah The Pioneers Vous n’arrêtez pas de me dire : « Oui » Mais vous ne le pensez pas Vous n’arrêtez pas de me dire « Non » Et essayez de l’appuyer Tu me donnes des mais et peut-être Vous savez que cela va me rendre fou Pourquoi ne pouvez-vous pas le dire comme il est? Que ton oui soit oui et ton non soit non, maintenant, bébé Que votre oui soit oui et votre non soit non, maintenant Parce que je suis sur mes gardes et que je vous regarde de la tête aux pieds Vous feriez mieux de laisser votre oui être oui et votre non être non Vous portez un sourire en plastique Je sais par tes yeux Vous parlez avec un style indéfini Tu me dis des mensonges Vous devez faire face à la réalité Qu’est-ce qui ne va pas avec vous et moi? Pourquoi ne pouvez-vous pas libérer votre honnêteté? Que votre oui soit oui et votre non soit non, maintenant Que votre oui soit oui et votre non soit non, maintenant Parce que je suis sur mes gardes et que je vous regarde de la tête aux pieds Vous feriez mieux de laisser votre oui être oui et votre non être non Vous n’arrêtez pas de me dire : « Oui » Mais vous ne le pensez pas Vous n’arrêtez pas de me dire « Non » Et essayez de l’appuyer Tu me donnes des mais et peut-être Vous savez que cela va me rendre fou Pourquoi ne pouvez-vous pas le dire comme il est? Que votre oui soit oui et votre non soit non, maintenant Que votre oui soit oui et votre non soit non, maintenant Parce que je suis sur mes gardes et que je vous regarde de la tête aux pieds Vous feriez mieux de laisser votre oui être oui et votre non être non, non Voir l’original Auteurs-compositeurs : Jimmy Cliff. Pour une utilisation non commerciale uniquement. Données de : Musixmatch

[@paullangsbury5913]

Saw them at Oxford Town Hall, 1971, Skinhead era.....great memories

[@eddymanijean6794]

Let Your Yeah Be Yeah The Pioneers You keep telling me, "Yes" But you don't mean it You keep telling me, "No" And try to lean it You're giving me buts and maybe You know this will drive me crazy Why can't you tell it like it is? Let your yeah be yeah and your no be no, now, baby Let your yeah be yeah and your no be no, now Because I'm on my guard and I'm watching you from head to toe You better let your yeah be yeah and your no be no You wear a plastic smile I know by your eyes You speak with indefinite style You're telling me lies You've got to face reality What is wrong with you and me? Why can't you free your honesty? Let your yeah be yeah and your no be no, now Let your yeah be yeah and your no be no, now Because I'm on my guard and I'm watching you from head to toe You better let your yeah be yeah and your no be no You keep telling me, "Yes" But you don't mean it You keep telling me, "No" And try to lean it You're giving me buts and maybe You know this will drive me crazy Why can't you tell it like it is? Let your yeah be yeah and your no be no, now Let your yeah be yeah and your no be no, now Because I'm on my guard and I'm watching you from head to toe You better let your yeah be yeah and your no be no, no Voir la traduction Auteurs-compositeurs : Jimmy Cliff. Pour une utilisation non commerciale uniquement. Données de : Musixmatch

[@stuartpulsford3356]

Life back then was a lot less complicated

[@pauloates2566]

great song my miss spent youth

[@harrylime8412]

Better a misspent youth than a boring fuck off existence.

[@AaronGoodson]

Tuune ❤

[@musarerosinepoetry8882]

It reminds me of Jimmy Cliff's wonderful world or you can get it if you really want!

[@viktorradarmusic]

Such a sweet song

[@xenu-dark-tony]

Their name actually came about when they met at a Jamaican Independence Day (6th Aug.1970) contest in May Pen to see how much salt fish pie the contestants could fit into their ear holes. True story.

[@adrianneil7722]

69 skins love this reggae

[@mauricemzwinila8041]

Interesting comment!in 1969,I used to hangout with some skinheads in London's Crystal Palace Area.ah!those were days!the days of my youth.wish I could relive those great times

[@voxxiigen7797]

Let your Yea Nah be a Nah Yeah!

[@patbassman8251]

Im a big Dub fan and roots , but this is the real roots , I remember an LP my cousin had called the very best of Trojan reggae its orange with boxes with the name of the artists writen inside each box , been looking for it for years , any ideas anyone.

[@markb5478]

OLDTIME MUSIC.

[@davidrogers3753]

Brings back happy memories

[@jimbobt1]

Chuffin awesome!

[@gunnerhoward3134]

Oh Yeah.

[@cindywainwright6038]

Brill x

[@johnnystaccata]

Title song for Brownsville Stations's hit LP "Yeah!", 1973, Written by Jimmy Cliff.

[@AngelaYah]

Thanks you

[@stevemorgan4494]

This is safe and makes ya move.

[@jacquelinefox2632]

Tell it like it is...

[@janeough45]

wow wow wow lets go x

[@Dave_61]

Ed Sheeran - Dive (which I do actually like, but) has 217M views. This has only 388k views. People don't know what good music is!

[@cliffedwards9472]

Love it 😎

[@senoralecthompson9589]

Holy balls. Why was the Trojan Records catalog so ^$^&%$ good? Every song is better than the last.

[@jacquelinefox2632]

Woo hoo.. Xxxxxxxx

[@jacquelinefox2632]

Tell it like it is...... 🎸🎶🦊

[@SLABONECHD]

Classic

[@paultaylor9934]

Keep the faith😎

[@christine85571]

❤

[@user-ih8rn5tt1q]

Lyrics 🦋❤

[@eddieoi8906]

Hell yeah