Stuart as a punk (1977).
Stuart as a punk (1977).
Although both Skrewdriver and the band Sham 69 had skinhead followings and racist fans early in their careers, Skrewdriver failed to get the same mainstream promotion that Sham 69 did, possibly because unlike Skrewdriver, Sham 69 denounced their racist fans, and even performed at Rock Against Racism concerts. [3][4]
After the original Skrewdriver lineup parted ways in 1979, Stuart reformed the band and began to write for a white power skinhead audience, receiving a great deal of promotion from the far right. The new Skrewdriver was openly supportive of extreme right-wing groups such as the National Front and Combat 18, raising funds for them (and affiliated organizations) through their White Noise Records label. As a result, Skrewdriver became known for racism, patronizing the white nationalist political agenda, and helping to pioneer programs such as Rock Against Communism.
Stuart, along with Nicky Crane, founded Blood and Honour, a neo-Nazi network that distributes white power music and organizes concerts. Stuart became leader of two other bands, White Diamond and The Klansmen, He also released several solo albums, including Patriotic Ballads volumes 1 and 2 with Skrewdriver guitarist Stigger, which covered traditional songs such as The Green Fields of France.
Stuart was one of the principal organisers of a concert near Waterloo station in London in 1992. Anti-Nazi groups organized a protest, resulting in confrontations and a near riot. Shortly before this, Stuart had taken a part-time job at a supermarket to help pay his rent. His employers dismissed him from his position after the incident.[citation needed]
As a result of his work, Stuart became an influential person in the white power movement, helping it attract international attention. His voice could be heard on rock band No Remorse's 1989 album "See you in Valhalla" in the song The Invisible Empire (whose title refers the Ku Klux Klan). Female vocalist Saga released three Tribute to Skrewdriver albums after his death, and Skrewdriver is still one of the most covered bands within the white power music scene.
In July 1993, Ian Stuart and Skrewdriver played their final concert in Waiblingen, Germany. The program, Kreuzritter für Deutschland, was organized by Andreas J. Voigt.
In September 1993, Donaldson was killed in a car crash in Derbyshire. He was 36 years old at the time of his death.
In The Ghetto
Ian Stuart Lyrics
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grey Chicago dawn a poor little baby child is born
In the ghetto (White ghettos)
And his mother cried
If there's one thing that she don't need it's another hungry mouth to feed
In the ghettos (White ghettos)
People don't you understand? A
He'll grow to be an angry young man some day
Take a look at you and me, are we too blind to see?
Do we simply turn our heads and look the other way, as the world turns?
And a hungry young boy with a
runny nose plays out in the street as a cold wind blows
In the ghettos (White ghettos)
Just black and white
So he has to roam the street at night and he learns White Pride and he learns
how to fight
In the ghettos (White ghettos)
And then one night in desperation, the young man breaks away
He buys a gun and drives his car, he orders his life but he dot get far, and his
mother cries
As a crowds gathers 'round an
angry young man, face down in the street with a gun in his hand
In the ghetto (White ghettos)
As the young man dies
On a cold and grey Chicago dawn,
well another baby child is born
In the ghettos (White ghettos)
And his mother cries
White Pride
And his mother cries
White Pride
Ian Stuart's song "In the Ghetto" speaks about the harsh realities of life in impoverished areas. The song begins with the birth of a baby boy in Chicago's ghetto, where his mother is distressed by the thought of another mouth to feed. The lyrics suggest that in environments such as these, children grow up facing difficult challenges that can lead to anger and violence.
Stuart's message is that society needs to pay attention to the needs of these disadvantaged communities, and we should ask ourselves whether we are too blind to see the suffering they endure. The song's narrative is not limited to the hardships faced by children, as a young man is driven to desperation and buys a gun, which ultimately leads to his death in the street.
The end of the song comes full circle, returning to the birth of a new baby boy in the ghetto, where white pride and violence may continue on the same cycle. The lyrics emphasize the need for change and understanding in these communities, where children should not have to suffer the consequences of poverty and neglect.
Line by Line Meaning
As the snow fell, on a cold and grey Chicago dawn a poor little baby child is born
In a predominantly white, poverty-stricken neighborhood, a baby is born in harsh winter conditions, symbolizing the difficult life he is about to face.
If there's one thing that she don't need it's another hungry mouth to feed
The baby's mother is already struggling to feed herself and doesn't have the resources to provide for another child.
People don't you understand? A child needs a helping hand
It is important to recognize and support those in need, especially children, in order for them to have a better future.
He'll grow to be an angry young man some day
Without proper support and guidance, the child may fall victim to the harsh realities of his environment and develop a negative outlook on life.
Take a look at you and me, are we too blind to see?
The singer is asking the listener to contemplate their own actions and whether they are actively making a positive impact in the world.
Do we simply turn our heads and look the other way, as the world turns?
The singer suggests that individuals may be ignoring the issues faced by those in disadvantaged communities and continuing to live their lives regardless.
And a hungry young boy with a runny nose plays out in the street as a cold wind blows
A young child living in poverty is forced to play outside in harsh conditions due to limited resources available to him and his family.
So he has to roam the street at night and he learns White Pride and he learns how to fight
The child is exposed to negative influences, such as racism and violence, which may cause him to develop maladaptive behaviors as he gets older.
And then one night in desperation, the young man breaks away
The young man, feeling hopeless and trapped in his situation, takes drastic measures to try and escape his circumstances.
He buys a gun and drives his car, he orders his life but he dot get far, and his mother cries
The young man's attempts to improve his life through violent means ultimately fail, and his mother mourns for what could have been.
As a crowds gathers 'round an angry young man, face down in the street with a gun in his hand
The young man's actions lead to his untimely and violent death, as well as the surrounding community's realization of the severity of the situation.
On a cold and grey Chicago dawn, well another baby child is born
The cycle of poverty and violence continues, as another child is born into the same harsh conditions as the previous generation.
White Pride
The phrase 'White Pride' is used sarcastically to highlight the harm caused by racist beliefs and the perpetuation of negative stereotypes.
And his mother cries
The repetition of this phrase is a reminder of the pain and suffering experienced by those living in poverty and facing systemic issues, such as racism.
Writer(s): Mac Davis Copyright: Sony/ATV Songs LLC
Contributed by Colin N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@80sVidLover
Loves this song! Nice montage, well done!
As the snow flies
On a cold and gray Chicago mornin'
A poor little baby child is born
In the ghetto (in the ghetto)
And his mama cries
'Cause if there's one thing that she don't need
It's another hungry mouth to feed
In the ghetto (in the ghetto)
People, don't you understand
The child needs a helping hand
Or he'll grow to be an angry young man some day?
Take a look at you and me
Are we too blind to see
Do we simply turn our heads, and look the other way?
Well, the world turns
And a hungry little boy with a runny nose
Plays in the street as the cold wind blows
In the ghetto (in the ghetto)
And his hunger burns
So he starts to roam the streets at night
And he learns how to steal, and he learns how to fight
In the ghetto (in the ghetto)
Then one night in desperation
A young man breaks away
He buys a gun, steals a car
Tries to run, but he don't get far
And his mama cries
As a crowd gathers 'round an angry young man
Face down on the street with a gun in his hand
In the ghetto (in the ghetto)
And as her young man dies
On a cold and gray Chicago mornin'
Another little baby child is born
In the ghetto (in the ghetto)
And his mama cries (in the ghetto)
(In the ghetto)
(Aah-aah)
Songwriters
MOSES ANTHONY DAVIS, A. DILLON, J. HANNA, L. LEE
That's Mac Davis as one of the co-writers!!!!
@JamieHallamFPLM
one of my sisters favorites. it was played at her funeral. When I'm missing her I play this song
@Run_keith_run
Now that's a tune
@unapologeticallyme8513
My grandmas fav too ♡ big hugs
@GeorgeVreelandHill
Elvis Presley is the greatest entertainer in history.
No one else is even close.
@tanjagenz7129
False, Michael Jackson surpassed Elvis by far. Michael wrote and composed his songs. Elvis was a good performer but not a true artist,
@LASchgos
Tanja Genz you can't compare apples and oranges..different time different place....Elvis' voice surpassed everyone
@tanjagenz7129
He had a good voice but there are so many impersonators who can sing just as good as Elvis, his voice is not hard to imitate.
@LASchgos
Tanja Genz Yes often imitated, but never duplicated...and I won't say anything about Elvis' one time Son in Law
@wimjackmaer5501
Tanja Genz While that might be true to some extent, Elvis was the first. And to be imitated by that many people, he must have done something good, no?
@dianedecker8316
ELVIS- thank you for the Great Music, thank you for giving your life to your fans. Thank you for opening the Doors first and paving the way for all other singers ,so that they can sing songs their way ! THANK YOU for all that you've given us. RIP ELVIS... YOU MAY BE GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN . WE LOVE YOU REST NOW. DIANE DECKER.