I was reminded about this when I saw the transcriptions of the spoof Heinz Baked Beans ads on the Goodies fan website, as there's one beginning 'I like meat, and I like greens...'
This Is a song my father always used to play on his record player when growing up, we were poor when I was young and we couldn’t afford many vinyls / tapes or CDs. One of my earliest memories was sitting on the landing at the top of the stairs when I was supposed to be asleep listening to this record playing downstairs in the living room. It’s a memory I’ll cherish forever. I always make sure to listen to it once in a while, I always shed a few tears thinking about what once was, and to remember to take life as it comes, and to enjoy myself. Thank you Mike Oldfield
This song has special memories for me too I was 18 in 1975 when it first came out I am 65 now it had a very Christmassy wintry sound I think it was then around that time when it came out and The Listener sponsored radio station would play it so I made it a Christmas special song so now whenever I can I still play it at Christmas time. This Christmas I do not have my own place to live I'm basically homeless and I'm living with a woman all I have is my tiny phone and can only play it through the phone I used to play it on a big stereo and turn it up loud and dance to it on my tippy toes. I hope someday I get to have a big stereo and my own home again where I can celebrate these kind of songs and music.
I first heard this song when i was about 9 years old, my oldest brother had the album Ommadawn... It has never left my mind since then. Now I'm 52 and diagnosed with cancer and it doesn't look to good for me. Strugling to make choices regarding funeral etc etc i thougt about what music should be played and in the end, i decided this will be.
I wish you courage...when it comes to my time I think I will go with the closing part of Incantations Part Four, it somehow has the right air of finality
Try Ling Zhi mushroom powder boiled with water, or maitake mushroom or chaga mushroom. They possibly may help you. And there is annother mushroom. I often listen Hergest Ridge when I took. Good luck!
I'm 75 and still moved by the heart in this song after something like 50 years. A musical masterpiece. If anyone attends my funeral, I hope this will be played as my parting share.
Oh my - so many memories... I was born in 1978, and Mike Oldfield was my dad's favourite artist, he played Ommadawn a lot when I was a little girl... In 1983, when I was 5, my baby brother was born, and I used to sing this song to him - as he got a bit older he also grew to love it; in fact, he absolutely adored it! Unfortunately, my brother had a lot of health problems and sadly in 1992 he died of Reye's Syndrome at age 9 (I was 14) - far too young for such a lovely, kind, sweet-natured little boy... This song was played at his funeral, and as a result I found it very hard to listen to it for years... I'm now 44, and still miss him terribly... However, with the 30th anniversary of his passing imminent, I found real happiness in hearing this song again and remembering the times when he was still with us... Such a beautiful, pure song!
Unfortunately, many of us have lost loved ones. Some, well before their time. In my case, none of them can be connected to this song. But I am. This song speaks volumes to me and reinforces my grounding in mother earth. My father was a man of the earth, and so am I. I hope we all survive the coming technology revolution. This is going to be a real biggie!
I listened to Mike Oldfield as a young girl in the 70s tubular bells stopped me being scared of thunderstorms! But this song was my favourite, roll forward nearly 50 years and on one sleepless night in February i listen to tubular bells again and i get to thinking about that beautiful song on horseback. Once found i played it a couple of times... tears rolling down my face because it brought back so many happy memories but the main one was of my gorgeous Vic, he was a big brown beastie with a big brown face... sadly lost March 2023 at the grand age of 36, will never forget him or this song. Thank you Mr Oldfield for giving me the best teenage years and a song to remember my Victor xx
This song is about much more than being on horseback: it's about being in the 'zone' and enjoying life while doing it. I think the kid's chorus in the end is really fitting because this comes natural for kids.
The selections listed on Mike Oldfield’s albums, featured “Tubular Bells (part one and two) on his “Tubular Bells” album. “Hergest Ridge” also featured only a part one and a part two. “Ommadawn” listed only a part one and a part two on the listing. So when the final notes of “Ommadawn” (part two) started to fade, I got up to change the record and was caught by surprise by this wonderful melody.
Such a pure and moving song, it makes cry almost everytime I hear it. Mike was going through a lot when he recorded Ommadawn, his alcoholic mother died and he had suffered for years from anxiety and panic attacks. The album's intricate and restless pieces reflect Mike's agitated mind through that time, and yet at the end of it you reach this peaceful gem, which expresses nothing more than the desire of serenity you find in the simple things. Thank you Mike Oldfield.
@@phyllis5789 I play this for my 1 1/2 year old grandson Albert each time we are together. He loves it, dancing and singing along. Sadly he is also very rough with my mobile phone during the "sing & dance session". He's responsible for the "z" comment. Sorry for that! Nothing z about this song, zimply beautiful!
Je confirme encore aujourd'hui que Mike Oldfield est un génie !!!! Je suis né en 1971 et je me souviens de cette mélodie étant très jeune. 💙🤍❤️🔊🎵🎶🎤👏👏👏💪👍 Bravo et merci pour cette œuvre musicale !!!!
When my little daughter was only quite few months old (now she is almost 9) I always played this song for her on my CD device, while going to bed.. Those were one of her first smiles i could see in her lovely face. I will love this song forever.
I sometimes try to sing along with my far from good singing voice....but strangely i always seem to get a frog in my throat and a tear in my eye so beautiful are these lyrics....so full of wonderfulness ❤😊😊😊
We had this on a cassette I recorded from the record library (those were the days! Vinyl record libraries!) I was about 11 or 12 ... we played that cassette to death in the car. And loved every minute.
this song takes you to another time and place, in my mind "a beautiful Place", quiet, peaceful, magic where good things exist. It's a time traveller song, with no specific era. Our mind just accept it and go, simple as that, it's what I truly think, in my humble opinion.
Came to my mind this morning, that I haven't heard this song more than 10 years. WHen my sister passed away, it was the last time. As a small child, I referred to this album as the "Blue Eye record". My sister told me I would search refuge in her room, when our mother had a bad day, and ask her tp play it. It was a door to another universe, full of mesmerizing sounds and pictures. It also taught me loads about musical instruments, synthesizers and composition. This song holds a special magic on it's own.
My very first Album I listened to after being introduced to Phaedra by our English teacher during a lesson in the late 70’s... I wanted to marry Mike Oldfield. Well, that never happened, sadly...
This was also my brother's song... He passed away aged 9 in 1992 (when I was 14)... I hope he occasionally looks down at his big sister when I play this...
like cheese I like the smell of a Westerly breeze But I like more than all of these To be on horseback Hey and away we go Through the grass, cross the snow Big brown beastie Big brown face I'd rather be with you Than flying through space I like thunder and I like rain And open fires with roaring flames But if the thunder is in my brain I'd like to be on horseback Some like the city some the noise Some make chaos and others toys But if I was to have the choice I'd rather be on horseback Hey and away we go Through the grass, cross the snow Big brown beastie Big brown face I'd rather be with you Than flying through space Some find it strange to be here On this small planet with who knows where But when it's strange and full of fear It's nice to be on horseback Some are short and others tall Some hit there heads against the wall But it doesn't really matter at all When you happen to be on horseback Hey and away we go Through the grass, cross the snow Big brown beastie Big brown face I'd rather be with you Than flying through space So if you feel a little glum To Hergest Ridge you should come In summer, winter, rain or sun It's good to be on horseback, hm Hey and away we go Through the grass, cross the snow Big brown beastie Big brown face I'd rather be with you Than flying through space Hey and away we go Through the grass, cross the snow Big brown beastie Big brown face I'd rather be with you Than flying through space You know, I'd rather be on horseback
With failing hearing it now sound so different - however, I still have memories of this from when it sounded 'proper'. A truly wonderful piece of music. Thanks Mike.
Still great sung after all this years ! One off my favourites !! In this record i finding, happness, Free in the nature,, childeren singing, horses running. Thank you Mister Mike for youre lovely music.
I got the album and this song isn’t even listed on it. The track listing is “Ommadawn (Part one)” and “Ommadawn (Part two)”. “On Horseback” is an unlisted song.
@@peterkoch3777 I bought the Italian issue of the album in 1981. I also got it on 8-track cartridge tape in 1982. “On Horseback” is featured (but not listed on either). It was a pleasant surprise on both.
Posiblemente la primera cancion compuesta e interpretada por el mismo M.O., en donde cuenta lo bueno que es montar a caballo, un poco cursi y bucolico pero es una melodia muy agradable de escuchar. Quizas el bueno de Mike quisiera evadirse del dolor producido por la muerte de su madre, fallecida durante la grabacion del titanico album OMD, quien sabe, el tema en todo caso es sosegado y muy meritorio. Oldfield for ever.
Tu es tranquille puis tout à coup tu entends ce titre. Il t'envoie direct à ton adolescence et à tes amis ou ta ptite copine de l'époque. Aujourd'hui tout a changé , Damned. Où sont t-ils tous , comment est leurs vies 40 ans plus tard. Et la ptite copine , la 1ere. SA fait Zarbi quand même. Sniff
"On Horseback" I like beer, and I like cheese I like the smell of a westerly breeze But what I like more than all of these Is to be on horseback. Hey and away we go Through the grass, across the snow Big brown beastie, big brown face I'd rather be with you than flying through space. I like thunder, and I like rain And open fires, and roaring flames. But if the thunder's in my brain, I'd like to be on horseback. Some like the city, some the noise Some make chaos, and others, toys. But if I was to have the choice, I'd rather be on horseback. Hey and away we go Through the grass, across the snow Big brown beastie, big brown face I'd rather be with you than flying through space. Some find it strange to be here, On this small planet, and who knows where. But when it's strange and full of fear, It's nice to be on horseback. Some are short, and others tall, Some hit their heads against the wall. But it doesn't really matter at all, When you happen to be on horseback. Hey and away we go Through the grass, across the snow Big brown beastie, big brown face I'd rather be with you than flying through space. So if you you feel a little glum, To Hergest Ridge you should come. In summer, winter, rain or sun, It's good to be on horseback. Hm! Hey and away we go Through the grass, across the snow Big brown beastie, big brown face I'd rather be with you than flying through space. Hey and away we go Through the grass, across the snow Big brown beastie, big brown face I'd rather be with you than flying through space. I'd rather be on horseback.
This appear to be a new remixed version featuring a much clearer Oldfield’s voice than on the older ones. Also more echo during the chorus. Also an added “Think of it” at the end, if I’m not mistaken
I hate so much the deluxe versions. The songs were great back in the day, why ruining all the nostalgia by adding new vocals, new instrumentation and horrible mix. Mike Oldfield lost his way on these ones like George Lucas for star wars ... or maybe that's an argument to sell new records. anyway I'll stick to my vinyl records from the past.
@@TheDinosaur08 I couldn't agree more. I bought a copy of Tubular Bells recently [one of seemingly dozens around - and NON better than the original] and I couldn't listen to it. It went straight into the garden for bird scaring.
Perhaps the Mike's first song composed and performed by himself, some old-fashioned and bucolic but very pleasant to hear. Mike maybe needed to escape from some kind of inner pain by singing this song. Placid and peaceful tune to calm oneself. Oldfield for ever.
Quindi chi canta su ON HORSEBACK e recita è MIKE OLDFIELD??? Giuro pensavo fosse JAN ANDERSON!!!!!! Comunque NON capisco perché MIKE OLDFIELD non ha usato più spesso la sua voce!!!!!!!!! Nell'album di esordio assoluto assieme alla sorella SALLY nel duo SALLYANGIE,l'album era CHILDREN OF THE SUN , Lui MIKE OLDFIELD giovanissimo credo 16 enne se la cava molto bene con la voce!!!!!!!! Quindi torno a domandarmi il PERCHÉ nei SUOI dischi da SOLISTA ha utilizzato la sua voce così POCO!!!!!!!!!
I like beer and I like cheese I like the smell of a Westerly breeze But I like more than all of these To be on horseback Hey and away we go Through the grass, cross the snow Big brown beastie Big brown face I'd rather be with you Than flying through space I like thunder and I like rain And open fires with roaring flames But if the thunder is in my brain I'd like to be on horseback Some like the city some the noise Some make chaos and others toys But if I was to have the choice I'd rather be on horseback Hey and away we go Through the grass, cross the snow Big brown beastie Big brown face I'd rather be with you Than flying through space Some find it strange to be here On this small planet with who knows where But when it's strange and full of fear It's nice to be on horseback Some are short and others tall Some hit there heads against the wall But it doesn't really matter at all When you happen to be on horseback Hey and away we go Through the grass, cross the snow Big brown beastie Big brown face I'd rather be with you Than flying through space So if you feel a little glum To Hergest Ridge you should come In summer, winter, rain or sun It's good to be on horseback Hey and away we go Through the grass, cross the snow Big brown beastie Big brown face I'd rather be with you Than flying through space Hey and away we go Through the grass, cross the snow Big brown beastie Big brown face I'd rather be with you Than flying through space You know, I'd rather be on horseback
