George The Poet - YOLO - Later... with Jools Holland - BBC Two

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    George The Poet performs his poem YOLO on Later... with Jools Holland, BBC Two (31st May 2013)
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Komentáře • 82

  • @PharmacistMaseka
    @PharmacistMaseka Před rokem +4

    Am leaving this comment here so that I can come back to it 10 years from now when I have achieved George's and my dreams coz I am he that he refers to when he says that he is doing it for the future generations.
    This guy's work has partly raised me to be the man that I am today.
    When I am lost, I just start listening to his voice for directions and guidance.
    P.S. Thanks George

  • @ManUtdChants
    @ManUtdChants Před 11 lety +15

    This guy is absolutely brilliant. Been following him for a few months now - amazing talent, with some real thing to say. So refreshing from the nonsense we're spoon fed these days. Hats off to George.

  • @xhmcsx
    @xhmcsx Před 11 lety +2

    I love this. That simple rhyme of "craze/phrase/phase" is where most people would stop, pat themselves on the back and think they are a lyrical genius. This guy takes it so much further. And he has a kind face as well.

  • @mxd86911
    @mxd86911 Před 11 lety +14

    My buddies saw George play at the Royal Albert Hall; they said it was as if they were listening to a prophet. Everyone was mesmerised.

  • @s.a2954
    @s.a2954 Před 5 lety +49

    Any listeners in 2019?

    • @rahulkemp8347
      @rahulkemp8347 Před 4 lety +3

      only a few!!

    • @kizakizzar
      @kizakizzar Před 4 lety +4

      2020 🔥 gota love george the poet

    • @mjardine33
      @mjardine33 Před 3 lety

      2021. Can't believe I'm 43 and only just discovered this guys music. I'm ashamed of myself right now!!!!

  • @ItzZclana
    @ItzZclana Před 11 lety +2

    I was shown this by my teacher today . LOVE IT

  • @erinsimpson2189
    @erinsimpson2189 Před 11 lety

    The lyrics are just so true I can't believe it it's amazing and soo touching

  • @TheWilkoful
    @TheWilkoful Před 11 lety

    Absolutely love this style and the words you speak, could listen to this like it is a song. Amazing

  • @olivebrown819
    @olivebrown819 Před 11 lety

    I have never watched a performance of his and been unmoved.

  • @MsMoem
    @MsMoem Před 10 lety +1

    Beautiful message, beautifully delivered!

  • @zethanduke09
    @zethanduke09 Před 11 lety

    Big up George The Poet, I've been following his music for a while now, happy to see him getting all this exposure, cause he talks SO much sense.
    Salute!

  • @royaladviser2834
    @royaladviser2834 Před 3 lety

    I am so proud and inspired of this young entrepreneur. Live and Love in empowerment 🙌🏾🤗

  • @LeslieLatchman
    @LeslieLatchman Před 11 lety +1

    absolutely love this guy. seen him on jools and was captivated by his performance. I actually only watched the show for Beady Eye and Miguel to be totally honest, but I am SO glad I came across this man. His message is what I strongly believe and to see and hear him tell it in such a powerful, moving fluent art format of poetry was magical. The future..

  • @byronmcnally1059
    @byronmcnally1059 Před 11 lety +1

    Incredible man. Touching , inspiring . Keep it the videos coming !

  • @Adesanyafea
    @Adesanyafea Před 11 lety

    This guy is awesome.

  • @livvvvvstar
    @livvvvvstar Před 11 lety

    I love this!!!!

  • @clareballoo4334
    @clareballoo4334 Před 11 lety

    Love you George you're an inspiration

  • @EvangelicalPoet
    @EvangelicalPoet Před 4 lety

    He's amazing

  • @jacks2176
    @jacks2176 Před 11 lety

    Absolutely wonderful. "This craze of a phrase is hopefully a phase."

  • @kumbajawo5299
    @kumbajawo5299 Před 4 lety

    That was amazing yolo

  • @MaidenMadeOfIron
    @MaidenMadeOfIron Před 11 lety

    saw this tonight and it was brilliant

  • @hunnyhitachiin6841
    @hunnyhitachiin6841 Před 11 lety

    Beautiful :')

  • @rvic11
    @rvic11 Před 11 lety

    Fantastic, a great lyricist.

  • @mazvitamusendo
    @mazvitamusendo Před 11 lety +2

    He makes poetry seem so interesting! I can see why he's going on tour with Wretch 32 he is amazing.

  • @robspence19
    @robspence19 Před 11 lety

    Amazing

  • @RanaMarie88
    @RanaMarie88 Před 11 lety +1

    perfect...

  • @Parkour_People
    @Parkour_People Před 11 lety

    huge respect.

  • @archiejackson7170
    @archiejackson7170 Před 11 lety

    this song change my life

  • @Lilylovelaughmakeup
    @Lilylovelaughmakeup Před 11 lety

    brilliant

  • @thomasbelli9686
    @thomasbelli9686 Před 11 lety

    Like seeing this diversity on Jools Holland, look forward to hearing more.

  • @colourfulchatterbox
    @colourfulchatterbox Před 11 lety

    That was beyond fantastic.
    Whilst I'm sad I only just found out about you, I'm so glad that I'm subscribed to BBC so I get to see this and become a new fan :)
    Keep it up and I hope you continue to rise :D

  • @gxt_fragile3952
    @gxt_fragile3952 Před rokem

    Shi still hits in 2022

  • @veronicasymeonides6978

    Really relevant

  • @ettaj21
    @ettaj21 Před 11 lety

    Love! Xx

  • @ScottZ370
    @ScottZ370 Před 11 lety

    Songs need to have a message like this more often

  • @Epictetus2006
    @Epictetus2006 Před 11 lety

    Well done!

  • @1NicolaPratt
    @1NicolaPratt Před rokem

    💖💖💖💖💖

  • @TheWelshlovely
    @TheWelshlovely Před 2 lety

    "Make it count". Nice one, George xxx

  • @queenj6858
    @queenj6858 Před 11 lety

    Wow!

  • @dani4184
    @dani4184 Před 11 lety

    I was first shown George on Monday during school. This is the true meaning of Yolo

  • @garethq
    @garethq Před 11 lety

    I first heard george a good while ago on channel 4's random acts. He is so inspiring check out his other work 'blame game' and 'my city' are my favourites

  • @vidshotz
    @vidshotz Před 10 lety +5

    Search:
    William Belll - I Forgot to be Your Lover, for the original sample.

  • @hxiderx2818
    @hxiderx2818 Před měsícem

    This Piano is beautiful but i cant find this melody anywhere!!

  • @22Rosia
    @22Rosia Před 11 lety

    Excellent poetry .......the part about shortsighted etc is so true
    Please look up rap/singer message in his new song Rekico Lost Generation

  • @chensayi765
    @chensayi765 Před 11 lety

    cool~

  • @suzannedaly7132
    @suzannedaly7132 Před 11 lety

    Wonderful stuff, reminds me of Kate Tempest.

  • @ItsaColdWorl
    @ItsaColdWorl Před 3 lety

    YOLO!

  • @hhrcnuy
    @hhrcnuy Před 11 lety

    This shit is dope man keep it up

  • @antonylee1728
    @antonylee1728 Před 11 lety

    Does this guy have an album or anything? Was the standout for me on Jools last night

  • @cameronblanc
    @cameronblanc Před 10 lety

    Give us a list, we'll check them out

  • @Canaara15
    @Canaara15 Před 11 lety +3

    Just brilliant.
    Is it just me, or does the piano track sound similar to Dilated People's 'Worst Comes to Worst'?

    • @rajanmoore
      @rajanmoore Před 3 lety

      Yes. Was thinking where it sounded familiar

  • @iRRichiee
    @iRRichiee Před 11 lety +4

    i thought this guy was suli breaks......are they linked or anything?

  • @matthicks4990
    @matthicks4990 Před 11 lety

    People complaining that BBC charge 200 pound a year for the tv if you watch it there's always interesting/entertaining things on there there's no adverts and they've charged since day one and been around since day one so really have no right to complain...

  • @jabarik3432
    @jabarik3432 Před 3 lety

    2020

  • @fearghal10
    @fearghal10 Před 11 lety

    Interesting, beat poetry turns to rap and now back full circle, I haven't seen anyone doing something like this outside of jazz clubs in decades - and he makes it relevant too. He's OK just now, but I can see him getting better as he matures, hopefully into so Gil Scott Heron type character

  • @wufwufwufwuf
    @wufwufwufwuf Před 11 lety

    first time seeing this lad not be the last*****

  • @amyr7527
    @amyr7527 Před 11 lety

    Ooosh

  • @PhillyKid07
    @PhillyKid07 Před 9 lety +1

    Jaheim - I forgot to be your lover

  • @RayasNegroOvejas
    @RayasNegroOvejas Před 11 lety

    I think it depends how much spoken word you have watched, what experience you have of poetry - there's plenty of this type out there.

  • @WhoIzShe
    @WhoIzShe Před 11 lety +1

    Although he is good, there is literally about 20 black poets in London that can do exactly the same thing, props to him for getting this much recognition but there's so many that need the same appreciation.

  • @Sandman0792
    @Sandman0792 Před 11 lety

    Sik, thats sampled by Dialted Peoples - Worst comes to Worse

  • @SaintMTE
    @SaintMTE Před 11 lety

    not to overate him but PLEASE check out more this guy's stuff and i assure you, you will realise he is better than Jill Scott...this guy is so good that he adds street slang (hopefully u understand them) in order to ensure ppl from where he is from get the jist of the whole thing too. I have heard many a poets and he is defo the best in terms of combining rhymes with a stinging message

  • @sykes80000
    @sykes80000 Před 11 lety

    it took this long for someone in the music industry to come up with a genius idea, for them small minded people who say poetry isn't going nowhere, the page your on right now is living proof

  • @philipa7270
    @philipa7270 Před 2 lety

    Kip

  • @DeFiSiYT
    @DeFiSiYT Před 11 lety

    I saw George for the first time on 'Later with Jools' & was blown away! Just got the deeper messages listening again, which doesn't seem to be that strong in previous versions of this poem. I found Liam of Beady Eye a pretentious parody of himself... Dull & predictable with nothing to say but the usual whining BS... Move over and allow the new talent through!!!

  • @jamiebyfield5112
    @jamiebyfield5112 Před 3 lety

    Who's been eating the mic?

  • @IdleReign9
    @IdleReign9 Před 11 lety

    How are they meant to fund such programs?

  • @mattb945
    @mattb945 Před 10 lety

    Yeah, 20 other people in London could write the exact same song/poem....
    HE wrote this, so why not the recognition?

  • @RayasNegroOvejas
    @RayasNegroOvejas Před 11 lety

    He hasn't the desire to rap; he isn't an musical artist first.

  • @HeyRowanEllis
    @HeyRowanEllis Před 11 lety

    It's so they can afford to produce the stuff. They make money from the rest of the world with DVD and merch sales as an extra so it makes financial sense to allow these little things to be seen for free.

  • @MrDanielWalls
    @MrDanielWalls Před 11 lety

    No because he isn't a hip hop artist...he's a spoken word artist. It's like saying "He's hardly Liam Gallagher is he?". Pointless comment really.

  • @kesso12
    @kesso12 Před 2 lety

    It wasn’t a phase

  • @Rivent90
    @Rivent90 Před 11 lety

    I would like some change, like a shop keeper. - Obama.

  • @Sandman0792
    @Sandman0792 Před 11 lety

    Dilated Peoples melody on the keys ...worst comes to worse ...nice

  • @theabigailjean
    @theabigailjean Před 11 lety

    fuck this is sick

  • @shuddupeyaface
    @shuddupeyaface Před rokem

    Oh, ok. I'll stick to my Bob Dylan. This childish rubbish gets me down. It's beyond laughable.

  • @TycraneVG
    @TycraneVG Před 11 lety

    Amazing