Ella Eyre - Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
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This song was sung at my son Ross's funeral. He died aged 24 years old in a road traffic accident. He played Rugby for Wisbech Grammar School and Wisbech Town. I think it would be nice for pupils that played for schools and towns that didn't make it to adult life to be acknowledge in some way. I received no acknowledgement for the commitment my son gave to his school rugby team or the town he played for.
Susan Anderson I’m sorry about your son
RIP 💙
I am so sorry that you have lost your son. I am sure the people of Wisbech simply did not understand how this would be so important to you. I cannot begin to imagine your pain. RIP Ross .
So sorry for your loss. x
God Bless. And RIP 🙏.
Even as a black man , I wouldn't want this banned at rugby matches, I get huge goose bumps when the song comes up in the stadiun
How is it racist?? It's a beautiful song. People could/should be thinking it's meaning is different in different cultures and centuries. I never knew where the song came from. Now I know i have learnt something knew. Still a beautiful song.
@Ni Ra no he isnt
@Ni Ra ha ha. What is sad is that some people truly believe that tho. There is 1 race the human one. I love rugby due to the united fan/support that you get you can sit next to a rival fan and have a great time.
Ni Ra I hate racists, nothing racist about this song though.
Thanks buddy, it’s the British black community / perhaps the black rugby fans who will ultimately decide if the song is OK. I suspect it’ll be an extreme minority who would have a real issue with it but it’s fair that we at least check if this is the case.
I can't speak for anyone else but as a 50 year old black man I hope England fans continue singing this song. I'm well aware of its historic meaning and its one of the reasons my late mother who came to Britain in the 1950s enjoyed watching games with me. I've been a rugby fan since playing at school in the 80s, to me rugby has always been inclusive and about unity, something we all need during these difficult and divisive times. I don't know anyone who is or has ever been offended by its use so to see so many comments claiming its black people who want a ban is disappointing but as mentioned above I'm only speaking for myself. I can't figure out who wants it banned, I thought with my limited knowledge of BLM that the movement promoted equality and unity. The original message seems to have been highjacked by those who want the exact opposite and from the derogatory comments I've read they seem to be achieving their aim. Shame.
Well said bro. Me and my friends love this tune. Don't know anyone who disrespects it or wants ban.
You sir, are a Gentlman. Should our paths ever cross, I would gladly buy you a beverage of your tasting.
Brilliant and leave it at that, the worlds gone mad
Thanks for being a wonderful fan of my music and I hope you never stop listening to them.
Where do you live in and how long have you been a fan?
I had to give it 222 likes....❤️✌️✌️✌️ U... ALL 🌈🌹🔥
@@ellaeyre1876 Super dodgy, you aren’t the real account, imposter alert!
@@ellaeyre1876 l like the video
@@ellaeyre1876 shush
The fact that a song about emancipation, written by a slave, has become the anthem of hope and unity representing our multicultural team and nation is incredible. Far from banning it, it should be the national anthem. We sing this to remember the horrors that England inflicted, but use it’s message of emancipation to free ourselves from the past and create a brighter future together.
England didn't inflict any horrors, British traders did, but no slaves were in Britain since circa 1066. Britain managed to force the western nations to stop the slavery trade as it was abhorrent to our people using the power of it's navy. The first nation to attempt and succeed in this quest.
@@pegasus483 youre deluded to think no scot irish or welsh was involved in the slave trade.
@@jnes624 slavery dates back to 3500BCE it’s a horrible cycle that’s been going on for thousands of years to every race.
I've sung this with just every racial group there is at Twickenham, this builds unity, banning it would divide people
@Ons Huis just to say I agree but it wasn't going to be banned just explained- so more people to know of its history
That has been their idea all along. Patriotism and unity must be resisted...
@@chrisrace744 why would that be their idea
@@f9oeks965 Because they want to dismantle strong bonds so they can sow fear and division. Wake up.
@@chrisrace744 😂😂😂 over a rugby song? Sure thing
Just sang this song at a dear grandaunt's funeral. it was her favourite song. it was so beautiful as we sang this song when we sent her off on her final journey.
Also, heard about the original story behind this song. To the brave souls that believed in freedom and the kind souls that help to set them free, I respect you.
I M french i respect that, this song is inbelive.although I scream with joy at each French victory against England
This is what the original song is making reference to.
Psalms 68:17
[17]The chariots of God are twenty thousand, even thousands of angels: the Lord is among them, as in Sinai, in the holy place.
Mark 13:26-27
[26]And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.
[27]And then shall he send his angels, and shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the uttermost part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven.
Isaiah 11:12
[12]And he shall set up an ensign for the nations, and shall assemble the outcasts of Israel, and gather together the dispersed of Judah from the four corners of the earth.
This song is on Elijah when he ascended, but I like the connections you made. It’s a powerful song, it transcends races.
This song is based on the chariot of fire which lifted Elijah to heaven, see 2 Kings 2. The hope that there will be an eternal relief from earthly suffering, such as slavery.
My dad just recently passed and this was his funeral song , massive England rugby fan , and this song will hold a special place in my heart ❤️ x
They played this at my great grandmother funeral when they walking her at to the car it just Macks me think of her
Ok, no one is going to believe me when I say this but…
I was actually one of the backing voices for this song cover. Here’s my story…
Back in 2015, there was a competition between different singing groups to participate in this song. Basically all that the groups had to do was perform their own version of Swing Low Sweet Chariot. Well, I was a part of the Gloucester Gang Show which was one of the few groups selected to take part in this cover of the song. Despite the fact that I was really young at the time (I think I may have been only 9 years old) I was one of the five from our group who was randomly selected out of a hat to go (they only had limited slots which is why the whole group didn’t get to go, just wanted to clarify)
The actual experience of recording the song is still one of the coolest things I have ever done. We went to THE Abbey Road Studios and recorded the song there (which coincidentally sparked my love for The Beatles and Pink Floyd) and we also got to meet Ella Eyre. I can’t find the video anywhere but there was a promotional video for this song which featured the different groups on the day we recorded and in the video you can see me making Ella laugh at something (I couldn’t tell you what though 😅). Either way, this moment will forever stick out to me as one of the coolest and most memorable days of my life. In the years since, I have lost the ability to sing (my voice got deeper and I no longer had the passion to really train my deeper voice) but this will forever remain as a nice little archive for me
Anyway, I just thought I’d share my story because some of you may find it interesting. And if any of you know of that promotional video I spoke of, please tell me where to find it as I don’t know where to look
OH MY GOD ELLA STOP BLOWING ME UP EVERY SINGLE TIME I HEAR YOU SING!!! God, this girl is just too much. I get goosebumps every time she opens her mouth. She`s so fucking insane...i wish she had more recognition.
André Tostes hi but is she still an active singer or did something happen to her I would love to hear more of her songs her voice is beautiful
Aye man stop swearing pls 1:38
This song is sung by the lovely Ella Eyew but who was the person who composed it. Wallace Willis, a native American slave who was freed. Its a hymn sung by many men and woman
Thanks for being a wonderful fan of my music and I hope you never stop listening to them.
Where do you live in and how long have you been a fan?
Who is still listening to this song in 2022
This song is a national anthem for all who wanna go home.....whatever that is.
This song has been so critized, whereas I love it so much. A song that leads our team to victory. With a lovely singer
Shes so pretty💕💖💓💗💞💟💕💖💗💓
I'm french but this song is beautiful 🇫🇷🔥🏴
Thanks for being a wonderful fan of my music and I hope you never stop listening to them.
Where do you live in and how long have you been a fan?
My song at my funeral
The England 's Great Slam Song for the next Six Nations!!❤🎉😉
The fact that they're going to ban the England fans from singing this song is beyond me...
its become a big joke when will it end and were is my white privilege im still searching for it after 39 years
Gods Son clears you’re just a mong or not special cos I’ve deffo experienced it 😂
@@user-tw1rw9ge6p WELL YOUR REALLY SPECIAL THEN, PRICK
@@user-tw1rw9ge6p In what way did you get white privilege?
@@user-tw1rw9ge6p in what way i.e how did you get white privilege and explain this ? are you a middle-class white male, what white privilege did you get ? this is very important that you make it clear ton everyone.
Gives me goosebumps every time I listen to this song, proud to be English. C'mon England!!
yes we loves England 🇬🇧
As a Maori and proud Kiwi please don’t ban this. It’s what makes the ABs vs England games so much better at Twickenham, and I love it when it’s up against the Haka. Just don’t want any damn excuses when we beat yous at home. 🙅
UB40 cover is vastly different but equally good IMO. Ella never dissapoints though.
So glad Ella and/or her record label haven’t pulled this video! This song is not racist, the Black Lives Matter movement stands for racial equality not for making every thing ‘racist’ they are not promoting the banning of this song or the fall of statues, please listen to their actual message and not the radicals!
What a brilliant version this is, UB40 is a good version but this is definitely another level by a mile.
England for me it is a home away from home as my dad for 4 years was working at London and during this time I was literally living between Athens(Greece) and London. God bless England ❤❤
regardless of race if you wear the rose your one of our own 🍻🌹🏉
Congratulations England on your victory over Fiji. A great match.
Yes 28-11
+Random Stuff thanks sorry I wasn't awake and I thought it finished at 28-11 thanks ):
Heyyy, check out this awesome Swing Low cover by another amazing singer: czcams.com/video/AYxJKhd7WXg/video.html
Her name is Gigi Radics :)
nothing to do with rugby or england, why do the english sing it?
A DL preach sis
This was my aunts favourite song and unfortunately she passed away 4years ago at the age of 42 and it broke me and this song brings a tear to my eye every single time x
I wish this was sung at England football games. Especially at the FIFA World Cup!
Ok 💙
This song is really hot
Get goosebumps every time I hear this and I’m Scottish 🇬🇧
All Scottish here 😎
Thanks for being a wonderful fan of my music and I hope you never stop listening to them.
Where do you live in and how long have you been a fan?
Have you ever attend my concert and what are your favorite tracks of my song?
Criminally underrated singer
As an Englisman this soothes me when I hear the crowd sing it during tense games. It gave me goosebumps when I sang it with my countrymen at Twickenham. I like to think that Rugby Union is the most inclusive sport in the world, after all, the man who bought the game into the modern era was a black Polynesian winger - he was widely regarded as one of the best ever. If you think this song is inappropriate for a crowd favourite of England because of its origin, fair enough, that's your opinion. But please don't be so quick to take something away that means a lot to so many as well.
England are unstoppable no one can beat us we are 14 matches of wins and that will be extended to 15 games with a win over france this weekend Saturday 4th of February 2017 which they did then they go and beat wales
Ella's just need to be popular! Cuz she have a really good voice! This is awesome! I dont know why the SOCIETY dont look this!!! :c Other persons are looking to Nicki Minaj, Taylor Swift! And more! But why dont see Ella Eyre??? This is because society does not advance! :/
The unfortunate thing is that the world has changed now... its not about pure talent and beauty of singing for a purpose to enlighten others. Now it's about twerking, swearing and getting naked and talking about money. Its a shame...
+melanie corbin :c i know!! ✋🏻 good luck!
First they came for our statues and I said nothing, then they came for our songs and I said nothing. This won't stop folks. Time to decide where you stand.
Repent on behalf of your genocidal ancestors. Fool, you don’t know your history.
It’s sad that you fight harder for a song and some old statues than you do for your FELLOW AND EQUAL human ...
@@Nada-mu1dh Not interested in hippy shit.
"OUR SONGS????" 😂😂😂😂
Peter Peter So you’re saying that you should repent your ancestors actions? Things you didn’t do and had no control over, done by someone that you don’t even know? I can’t believe there are people stupid enough to believe this. Your the only fool around here. Knowing history doesn’t help you one bit if you lack basic common sense.
To our grandma who passed away.... ❤️
beautiful music.
Rugby is a game played in heaven
I listened to this song at twickenham ( England vs Italy) . it was amazing!!
Played this at my granddads funeral 6 months ago rest in peace granddad
Thanks for being a wonderful fan of my music and I hope you never stop listening to them.
Where do you live in and how long have you been a fan?
I learned in school this song is about slave and I love this! ❤❤
Forever And Always ENGLAND TILL I DIE 🏴 I LOVE YOU ❤️ PAIN IS POWER ☯️
I’m black and I don’t know how it’s offensive
Someone tell me
I think the main reason is that the song was written by a slave, and is understood to be about slaves escaping unimaginable horror and crossing the Ohio River (like biblical Jordan) to get to freedom. In light of the immense weight the song carries, singing it at a rugby match devalues the experiences of the people that it was written for.
Not to mention England did a lot for slavery, the people kidnapped and sent to America were often transported on English slave ships, and English slavers pioneered technology that allowed more slaves to be packed into these ships for maximum return, establishing the rapid growth of the institution of slavery. Some of their legacy is still visible today eg Edward Colston.
So to co-opt an African-American spiritual for English rugby is offensive to the memory of these slaves who were kidnapped, tortured, raped, branded and killed in the name of free labour.
Hope this was informative
@@taintedsoul888 very detailed and structured well, nice comment
Eng vs Scot 2019 six nations
38-38
What a game
Thanks for being a wonderful fan of my music and I hope you never stop listening to them.
Where do you live in and how long have you been a fan?
I have respect to the England rugby from Japan.
Every time I hear this I feel proud to be British
I hope I make It to Twickenham one day, I would love to hear the crowd singing this
I hope you do too, it is bloody incredible
ENGLAND . GRAND SLAM CHAMPIONS, VERY PROUD ENGLISHMEN
+ljacko999 Yep!
ljacko999 i Love you
Couldn't beat Ireland
rugby is a wonderfull game
Fields of Athenry clear🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
Repeat and repeat and repeat! This is awesome!😅❤️
Who's here after the 19 -7 win against the all blacks😊
Amelia Lomani stuff this song up your stupid arses
🌹
Weve just swung them out of the world cup
You
They're gonna be carrying the cup home xx
We Are The Lions We ROAR THE LOUDEST ... CHINS UP CHESTS OUT ... LOUD AND FUCKING PROUD ... FREEDOM 4 ALL 🙏🏻🇬🇧🙏🏻
She the Beyonce of this generation
CMON ENGLAND!!!!!CARRY THE WORLD CUP HOME!!! I LOVE YOU WILKINSON!!!!!
+MrAchilles121 You said ?
+yopman21 It's not over yet sunshine.
+Alex Stopp will be once the aussies hand it to ya! Haha build ups
+BOONGZ1 We won't go down without a fight.
+samuel george should be a good game! I'm kiwi so don't really care but secretly hoping the wallabies get it done ;)
Ella Eyre has the voice of an angel
GREETINGS FROM GUATEMALA ! FORZA E CORAGGIO * {ISAIAS 40:8}
Well done England on the rugby world cup yesterday u were awsome who else cried at this or is it just me
Love this song! Hope it doesn't get banned.
From Australia 🇦🇺🏴
Lots of us will continue to sing
I don't understand how great artists like Ella are so understated, artists who have real talent.
Exactly!!!
I don't care that much about rugby but this song swelled my patriotic side come on the world greatest nation
Amen cause I have no strength left, Psalm 23
Ella you is life👀🥵🥰
Britain🇬🇧
If god was a woman it would be Ella🙌🏻
Long live Ellas DNA🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
I LOVE HER! I HOPE TO SEE HER LIVE ONE DAY
I wasnt expecting this voice. WOW.
TWICKENHAM-the home of rugby
It's almost World Cup fever! Can't wait for next month's grandest sporting event of the year. Good luck England from a Kiwi fan.
Cheers bro even tho it's over now south Africa are the deserved winners happy for them but was gutted at the time
Buzzing for 6 Nations next week
Thomas Mahoney yep so pumped
I'm South African and England is the best team in the world at the moment under Edie Jones so all blacks and southafrica watch out
No matter how many times I watch this I still get goosebumps
who’s here after the 40-16 win over Australia?
Me I'm lovin it
👍👍👍
How about the win over New Zealand?
ItsOllie I’m here after NZ knocked us out
The Japanese Gladiator you what?
COME ON IRELAND🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪💚💚💚
Her voice is so beautiful and heavenly
Who’s here after England lost to South Africa
Me
Me
Me
Me from Japan!
Here after watching adams family
this song help me when I am down
We do this little rhyme in choir this song is used for when someone dies and is their journey to the afterlife
We sing this in Poland in Our school :) Our teacher loves this song
GO ENGLAND YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!!
This song gives me chills. Amazing Ella !
Omg my friend kept singing this and it was annoying me so much. So I searched it up on CZcams. Its stuck in my head now.
For the glory 🌹
Come on England!!! Into the semis
Is she gonna perform at opening ceremony or something??
That should be amazing!!
Thanks for being a wonderful fan of my music and I hope you never stop listening to them.
Where do you live in and how long have you been a fan?
Beautiful song. This is my favourite version. People should know this song was adopted to honour England's black players. We love our black players, just as we love our black neighbours, friends and relatives. Please don't let the minority push their narrative of hate and division.
i miss playing rugby COZ THIS COVID
This was my first song in chords on my guitar in school. What memories!
Get goosebumps every time i hear this version now! I love it🌹❤️
Remember the time !!! Rugby worldcup 2003 final. emotion and pressure were at their peak on that day. I could not breathe so much, my heart was beating so loudly and come this freedom from the majestic drop of Sir Johnny Wilkinson in the extra times. 🎼 swing slow, sweet chariot 🎼. long life to the 15 of the rose
Элла Эйр ЛУЧШАЯ!!!!! САМАЯ ВЕЛИКОЛЕПНАЯ И ВЕЛИКАЯ ПЕВИЦА!!!! AWESOME!!!! Ella Eyre i love you!!!!
#Rugby the game they play in Heaven. Bring on the Pinnacle of Rugby # RWC England 2015!!
Anyone here after England beat New Zealand and WE ARE IN THE FINAL
Yes
Matthew Thomas me I hope ye won From Ireland 🇮🇪🏴
This is a good song for my child asemberly
Perfect!!! World Cup here we come...
GRAND SLAM BABY!! 😄
ahahahah WE BEAT THE OZZIES
Who’s here after we beat New Zealand in the semi final?
@@Enzey_ funny you can even spell haka right, see you in 4 years at the next world cup...
GENQS autocorrects
@@Enzey_ shut up and deal with the fact that weve just swung you out of the world cup
NZ Beast Oh look! It’s a wanker being salty in the comments cos England won.
I’m talking to you dumbass
@@Enzey_ bruh you're the reason why people hate all blacks supporters 🤣. Stop being such a tight arse bro, it was Englands day
CMON ENGLAND hope ye win the final from an Ireland supporter. have to support our neighbours even though we’ve had a tough past 🇮🇪🏴
Well done England, English and proud.
Swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home
Swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home
Swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home
Swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home
I looked over Jordan, what did I see
Coming for to carry me home
A band of angels coming for me
Coming for to carry me home
Swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home
Swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home
Swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home
Swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home
And if you get there before I do
Coming for to carry me home
Tell all of my friends I'm coming there too
Coming for to carry me home
Swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home
Swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home
Swing low (swing low), sweet chariot (chariot)
Coming for to carry me home
Swing low (swing low), sweet chariot (chariot)
Coming for to carry me home
Swing low (swing low), sweet chariot (chariot)
Coming for to carry me home, to carry me home
Swing low (swing low), sweet chariot (chariot)
Coming for to carry me home
Swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home
Swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home
Thx
Thanks xxx
😎
Thank you