Ian Brown - First World Problems 

I was lucky enough to go on tour with Ian as the support band for him about 10 years ago. He made sure we were treated just as well as any big band, he came and chilled with us every day. We ate the same food as him from his own catering, made sure we had enough beer, and we all smoked many a blunt with him. Good times, great memories. He's a top fucking guy.

A new Ian Brown single after 10 years, with the F.E.A.R. bike! This is xmas!

Legend. Over 30 Years and still more relevant than every single artist today. Keep going Ian lad our youth needs you now more than ever.

I've been lucky enough to be ians bicycle repair and window cleaner for the last 15 years, he is a shitty tipper. When i complain he always says "fools gold" and we laugh and I've forgotten what im on about

I watched this expecting to see some locations I might recognise, turns out the whole thing is filmed on the exact same stretch of canal I walk the dog on every week. Class.

Mr Brown. What more is there to say about this man. GENIUS

I'm from Kentucky and some of the best shit I've ever heard in my life has come from this man and the Stone Roses. It's just so f@#^%$^ GOOD!

7 minutes ago, I had never heard about Ian Brown. Now I am a fan!

FOOLS GOLD lyrics at 00:40 on the back of his shirt (“I KNOW THE TRUTH AND I KNOW WHAT YOU’RE THINKING”)

the bike is back, best looking bike ever!

One of the few artists that hasn't sold their soul...

"I know the truth and I know what you're thinking" What a guy

There are reasons why Ian Brown is a legend. This song is one of those reasons. Jesus, it's infectious.

Love the tune, love the man! IB is a legend. I went to his greatest hits tour years ago, after losing my dad in a motorbike accident. Unfortunately, I got stopped at security with a pocket full of joints. Security took them off me and proceeded to throw me out of the venue( Cardiff students union). My good friend agreed to leave with me so I wasn't the only one to miss out! We were escorted to the door where we met a girl with the same story. The next thing I know Ian's tour manager gets off the tour bus and comes over. He said "I'll have a word with Ian and see what we can do". We thought it was a joke but sure enough, Ian gets off the bus and comes over. He said" if I can't get you all back in, I'm not going on stage" and disappears. We were all buzzing at the fact he was concerned enough to say hello but didn't hold much hope. Then Ian appears again, calling us all back to the front door which still had a huge line of people waiting. He says" I've sorted it" and " come with me". We walked back in past all the security with him and he stopped at the doors to backstage. He apologised that we couldn't go too but he was going straight on stage. We all shook hands and entered the arena. What a night, what a gig, what a man!! Much love from Cardiff.

i am a massive Stone Roses fan , Ian Brown is my one of my Hero's , from the beginning all the way through the Brit pop era England has produced some fantastic bands .

This is right up there with some of his finest work. Can't believe he came out with this banger in 2019! Guy is nearly 60 and bang on form 👌

Probably one of the best visionary artist ever, laid back, powerful, under-rated, if you cant see the jewel in the crown here, you don't know art.......

My god this is actually a really catchy tune. Been buzzing around in my head all day.

Just a ridiculously cool man, an absolute icon of British music, and we've had a few for such a small island. Loved the Roses & was so happy to finally get to see 'em live at Heaton Park -- what a night that was. In fact, we ended up staying the night in Manchester so we carried on the night afterwards -- great city, great people, great time that I'll never forget.

In my mind Ian Brown rides that bike around Manchester for eternity spinning tunes.

Nobody is cooler than Ian Brown. He’s just dope.... I’ve been playing this song over and over...... greetings from Southwest USA!

In another 20 years he'll do a video where he's going backwards on a mobility scooter!

Well done that man for freedom of speech

I met Ian at a funeral of all places - proper nice down to earth bloke

This tune is on heavy rotation in Italy. I find it highly amusing as 80% of italians probably think he's someone off Britain's got talent. Keep em coming Ian!

Its Dragging me out of depression this track.. foookin love it!

Banging tune 🇬🇧

Easily listened to this a 1000 times.

Been a stone roses fan since I was 14 or 15 years old. Im 43 now and still listening to them regularly

Ian will be the coolest man alive even after his death.

Forget the video.... just listen....... in my life since I was 18 am gonna 49...this year.... the fella is class .... respect

If I ever form a country, I want this song as its' national anthem.

What a legend. The F.E.A.R bike is back

Long live Ian Brown

I listen to this song at least 7 times a week , so cool

I do lots of long distance running, out of the hundreds of tracks I have in Spotify this one makes me just glide along. Doesn't matter if its raining, if I'm climbing a huge hill or if it's a freezing cold dark night. This tune seems to make the miles fly by.

50 plus. This is my Neurofen. Love your work Ian Brown.

I have always loved Ian Brown he seems to get simply better and better!

Big yawn, stretch, rub eyes...crawl out from underneath my rock. Where have I been??? Oh yeah, working the daily grind, raising kids, etc. Was an OG fan of The Stone Roses and just discovering Ian has a solo career!! Been missing out. Buying all of his albums starting with Ripples and working backward. I love your humanity and politics Ian. Don't stop.

This is probably the most catchy groove I've heard in years. And the video is bloody brilliant. Top drawer stuff.

Gonna go for a ride down the Trans Pennine trail, headphones on, pretend im ian brown

I love the fact that this is shot on a canal, boats and all. No effort to pretend that he's still 21, full of attitude, trying to prove himself. It's just Ian Brown doing his thing, and making good music.Nothing more is needed.

Ian Brown you British legend!

Im hearing this three years from no im not ...

Maybe the symbolism isn't that he throws John's pink Strat in the canal, maybe the fact that it stays afloat is what has real meaning.

Very BAGGY/MADCHESTER sound, I truly love it 😍

When superior beings find this sound creation n millions of years they will spontaneously understand why we destroyed ourselves whilst breaking into a swagger dance that they didn’t realise was in them.

Ian is a great songwriter and true to himself. Anyone listening to his live stuff in recent years may be put off by the fact live he might not have the best vocals, but his songs with the Roses and solo are brilliant. Listen to his back catalog. Plus he seems like a real guy no showbiz BS or pretence.Type of guy you would want to chat with if you met him on that canal.

I'd love to meet Ian. Just to let him know how much of a effect he's had on my life. Stone roses are the best band on this earth. And this bloke is the best front man ever produced. Really hope he tours. Love to see him live. I nearly cryed when I watched the roses in 2016.

Love this tune! He's still got it! The bridge he's standing by at the end of the video (old stone bridge covered in graffiti) leads to Pomona island, which is a small, narrow but fairly long island in between the Bridgewater canal and the River Irwell/Manchester ship canal (I think they are the same thing along that stretch). It's mostly derelict and overgrown these days but is earmarked for large scale "regeneration" so probably crammed with hi rise luxury apartments that are strictly "buy to let" investments for oligarchs and will sit empty!Pity. Pomona island used to be docks, but before that, in Victorian times, it was a pleasure gardens with a huge, grand ballroom and entertainment palace for the people. There was a bowling green, shooting gallery and many other attractions. You could get a boat to there from Victoria arches (near Manchester Cathedral). If you want to know more about Pomona island, check out Martin Zero's video on RU-vid. Martin has loads of videos online (mainly, but not only, about Manchester history). They're really interesting and he's a cool guy. Check em out. Also, can anybody tell me what make and model that red bass guitar is that Ian plays at about 3:56 mins into the video? It's gorgeous! I've paused the video to try and read the logo on it but I can't make it out. Peace, Wes.

Currently waiting patiently in a raffle to win this exact bike, owned by the one and only, praying to the god of Sir Ian Brown that I win, pray for me! 🙏😂

Funnily enough bumped in to him maybe a year ago whilst walking around Lymm Damn and was completely star struck.

I'm a simple guy... I like Ian brown and I like narrowboats..

What a legend this man is

He's aged like a fine wine. What a dude!

Ian Brown fucking living legend , thanks for all the great tunes 👍

Ian's still got it, very cool song and vid! Lyrically topical and timeless, especially here in the states, everyone bitching about something meaningless!

Can't express how glad I am to see Ian making tunes again

Ian has huge gnostic mass, he knows symbols very well. Alot of his lyrics talk of occult matters. What a Boss. All love to all people. Peace. 93.

Ian Brown riding his funky bicycle on a canal tow path on a summers evening to this awesome tune. Hypnotic.

I remember walking the trails along these weird little canals when I was a kid in England. And the old stone bridges every so often. An American kid living there for four years. Great memories over there.

Ian Brown for President...

Fantastic gig last night at O2 academy glasgow. Rocked and bopped his way though 23 songs in 100 minutes - loved the energy. Thank you Ian Brown

I have listened to this tune 100s of times over the last few years and it just keeps giving. Best to listen with earphones as you walk through Piccadilly station Manchester.

Big up Ian. Back in Bournemouth 95' / 96' I was pushed next to your lad, by mad dad, on a playground. Had a selfie at lymm services 15 years on. You are a legend and nothing short of. The more I hear this the more I love it Warrington 😉

Great track, can’t stop playing it.

Love this guy!!

That bike is Ian Brown's super power ... Long may he ride...

How can you not chill to this song? I'm a Manchester lass; born and bred and there's nothing better than takin a trip down the Manchester ship canal on your bike - makes the day a whole load brighter!

So many years gone since he blew me out with Music Of The Spheres. Wrinkles, gray hair, same enthusiasm.

Im such a fan... 30 fooken years later... such a fan.. Bow down respect.. Love you from east los angeles .. I dream to visit England.. Forever a dream.. shutdown blues

Ian, A sincere thank you for being “Cool” enough to still be relevant musically today. Keep Going Mate. 😎

Absolutely amazing. I had no idea this existed until now!

this boy just gets better n better, sooo much more of a groove that that new roses pish of a year ago.. king Munkeee rules.

Genius. Love this guy.

I absolutely love this song. The fact that he's still making great music makes me feel better about growing older for some reason.

Has an almost Happy Mondays/ early Primal vibe to it. Like it.

Loaded - Primal Scream (Feat. Ian Brown)

Was a fan at 17 still a fan at 47 keep em coming like a fine wine better with age

Driving around Thailand in a rental car blasting king monkeys tunes shit doesn’t get better

Who’s jumping in to get that guitar then 😂🙏🏾

You know you're cool when you can intentionally reference yourself in every music video you make

Awakening

I cannot put into words how much I love this song! I've literally had it on constant repeat this summer! Wonderful! Respect to you from Canada, Ian! Xo

This song is just brilliant in its simplicity...and message. Then again, it's by Ian Brown, so I'm not surprised at how good it is.

Great to see him back and better than ever. This tune is killer and he is a living legend.

Doesn't matter what year it is...Its always a IB year. Uniquely powerful!, Magnetically compelling! One of the few Gods.

You've gotta love browny lad. He's ace. Always evolving. Lovely bloke. Will stop and chat to everyone.

Ian brown. You're one of the most genuinely truthful artists that has ever been out there. Peace up brother and blue skies to you always

Never heard this before, didn’t know it even existed. RU-vid just took me here after listening to F.E.A.R This is well good, nice one

Tunnnnnneeeeeee 🎉

All the hidden secrets right there 😀

So glad I stumbled upon this track. absolute tune puts you in a well good mood, a very talented man. 🤙🏼

I love the way you can hear his accent 👍🥰

LOVING the chem trails in this one brother.

Ian the truely genius❤

This man changes only visually, deep inside he's still our same Ian :)

Bassline of the decade!

Used to regularly cycle along that path alongside the Mcr Ship Canal commuting to & from work a few years ago, can't beat it on a summer afternoon after leaving work. Watching this video in mid Winter makes me nostalgic for that time.

F.E.A.R, lead me to this track. Listening to this man's messages help me pull my head out of my arse time to time. Everything is relative, pain is pain. This music, the messages help ground me. Thank you x