The Melodians - "Rivers Of Babylon" (Official Audio) 

Psalms 137:1 By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. Psalms 137:3 For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying, Sing us one of the songs of Zion. Psalms 137:4 How shall we sing the LORD'S song in a strange land? Psalms 19:14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.

My mom used to sing this to me when I was very young, I miss her all the time

My late mum actually said often she preferred this version to Boney M that was more popular and I agree with her

Psalm 137 1-4 By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept when we remembered Zion. 2 There on the poplars we hung our harps, 3 for there our captors asked us for songs, our tormentors demanded songs of joy; they said, “Sing us one of the songs of Zion!” 4 How can we sing the songs of the Lord while in a foreign land?

Lyrics from Psalm 137, the Holy Bible 😎🙏

we sang this in highschool choir, God bless you Mr Smith wherever you are

Psalms 137 🙌🏿🙏🏿 ALL PRAISE TO YAH

Easily one of the top Reggae songs of all time. I never tire of listening to this classic.

1970 skinheads, we loved reggae music and the clothes, I had lots of Jamaican friends and we had a ball, so miss those days.

Moon, 62, skinhead, we keep the Faith, still stomping 😅

This was pure biblical message to human kind

The song is a message from our forefathers kidnapped from their home lands taken to the Arab lands in captivity. Slaved in salt mines and swamps of Iraq.When they revolted 500,000 were slaughtered by the Arabs. History thanks and blessings to the Caribbean peoples

I've just discovered this original version and some how feel like I've been lied to all my life.

First time I've listened to this after learning this is the original version

How can we sing a Lord's song in a strangers land 😭😭😭😭

This is pure Bible verses❤ It was written thousands of years ago, and finally put to song one day. And it was THIS lovely tune right here❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Lyrics: By the rivers of Babylon Where he sat down And there he wept When he remembered Zion But the wicked carried us away in captivity Required from us a song How can we sing King Alpha song in a strange land? 'Cause the wicked carried us away in captivity Required from us a song How can we sing King Alpha song in a strange land? Sing it out loud Sing a song of freedom, sister Sing a song of freedom, brother We gotta sing and shout it We gotta jump and shout it Shout the song of freedom now So let the words of our mouth And the meditation of our heart Be acceptable in Thy sight, oh Far I So let the words of our mouth And the meditation of our heart Be acceptable in Thy sight, oh Far I Sing it again! We've got to sing it together We've got to shout it together By the rivers of Babylon Where we sat down And there we wept When we remembered Zion Oh, the wicked carried us away in captivity Required from us a song How can we sing King Alpha's song in a strange land? 'Cause the wicked carried us away in captivity Required from us a song How can we sing King Alpha's song in a strange land? Sing it, sing it, sing it We've got to sing it, brother We've got to sing it, sister

Eternal Reggae classic. Pure genius 🇯🇲

THIS SONG IS A TREASURE SINCE THEY ARE THE ORIGINAL SINGERS.

1970s..the basement parties in London..home away from home for we immigrant West Indians. One of the many Rock steady, Reggae genres that brought us so much happiness. Didn't expect to reconnect in the US.. Yes, these songs live on.!!!

My dad used to sing this song to us and we love it.

It's great to know this is the original song. Highly appreciate it!

Beautiful tribute to the authenticity of the Bible .. when the Hebrews' were carried away into captivity by the Babylonians , the first Universal empire.. followed by Medo Persian , then Greek , then Roman of which some of that still exists today, but a fifth Universal empire under Christ the King is coming of which there will be no end .. .when the blind shall see, deaf will hear , no war , pain , all the resurrected will be back.... Praise God !

Can it get better than this, pure bliss absolutely outstanding

There are at least two great musical settings of this Old Testament prayer. One is the chorus "Va, pensiero" from Verdi's opera "Nabucco." The other is this one.

The Melodians are the MOST UNDERRATED group in history, very melodic!

Great Caribbean sound . Very special.

Reminds me of when I was a child growing up in Jamaica (a place I've never been).

Sublime brought me here and opened me up to every kind of music. God bless

Massive tune for the Melodians. When my dad held parties in the 70s, I used to hear this get draw. At the end of the day, we are all Israelites.

Someone In 2023 - 2099

Jimmy Cliff in ‘Harder they come ‘ movie , was the 1st time that I heard this song. Truly inspiring song.

I have to say again one of the best songs ever

We sang this in a monsoon rain for 3 miles, to the Parque Corcovado, Peninsula de Osa. It was a blast!!

Happy is the one who seizes thy little ones and dashes them upon the rocks, amen.

..one of thee best Reggae hits ive played on jukeboxs

Very nice. URoy scattered the song with toast Blasting it into next level.. Boney very nice with modern production then

Bless you. Your mama is with you.. Love rules xxxxxxxx ❤❤❤

Awwww this is Original to who don’t know blessings 🙌👋☝️👍❤️🔥🇯🇲❤️🇯🇲🎵🎼🎤

Did this song acapella with my friends many times...How beautiful to hear the original

For the wicked carried us away into captivity; required of us a song… how can we sing of our song in a strange land? So let the words of our mouths and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in thy sight, oh fari Beautiful

The last time I saw Jimmy Cliff he was doing this with nothing but a hand drum. He had the whole place singing along. Great song, I first heard the hymn it's based on in church before I can recall.

One of the Best Rock Steady songs 💋❤💞🎇

So much feeling , great song

Por Dios no sabía que había una primera versión y llevo mas de cuarenta años escuchándola, hermosa , preciosa melodía

Spoken with a heart full of longing for their homeland....very sad song actually but full of soul, and that's what makes it so great. Just fantastic and one of my all-time favorites. Bless these souls, what an unbelievable history, and that they survived...!!

There are times that an original version of a song is far and way the best version....and here`s an example. Truly wonderful vocals and terrific production makes this a classic.

This is solid Gold! It's way before my time, but I love it! Nothing today comes close! 😀.

The Original!! Great Classic-Song!!!

This always moves me: Zion as a promise that was finally fulfilled

What a beautiful song!❤️🖤💚

What a tune...pure!

Never heard this before. Incredible feeling in it. ❤️

I bought this. It was released on Summit in the UK. I still have it.

Love, love and LOVE! I thought Boney M. put that out first. The Melodians… cool. Thanks!

Only know this is the original one. Thank u.

One of the few memories I have of my childhood...listening to this on Sunday mornings with my parents

What a tune. Still get chills. Love it.

Incredibly accurate today.

Aqui é do Brasil. Obrigado por esta música.

The Bible will never be irrelevant, because this is were we learned from King David the chanting psalms! Jah!

I've recently discovered Trojan records for myself and I'm hooked!

I first heard this on the soundtrack of the film The Harder They Come. Turned me on to reggae.

... in addition to the correct comment earlier, another part of this songs lyrics are from Psalm 19; Psalm 19:14 King James Version 14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.

such a sweet melody, so much punch, the harmonies melt my heart

Boney M kept the vocalharmonies exactly. Wise thing to do

This song is the key! Ye is indeed vindicated. 🙂😁

I used to sing this to my daughter- along with ‘3 little birds’ ( Bob Marley)

Original Singers On this Particular song, - The Melodians. Thank You For Keeping it on RU-vid. Highly Appreciated, This Is Year 2022, Merry Christmas to All People Around the World, From Beyond The Sea. Thank You For Listening.

The labels on the record in the video are great!

At eight pm tonight let's not be silent. Let out your soul, your grief,your joy,your pain,the song in your heart. And if that is in silent meditation let your silence roar and be the voice of millions. If you wish not to be silent then at exactly eight pm tonight play this song as quietly or as loudly as you may, and silent or not we shall have a moment of reflection never to be forgot. Rise brothers and sisters Rise,and shine.

Song of the real Hebrews 🙌

A great song and truth for all people from the Bible.

A Badass Blast From The Past....! Anyone Here 9/27/2019....???

I love this song, always puts me in a wistful mood

Evergreen. Love from Nobekaw, Ghana

When I first heard this beautiful tune in 1970, it was HUGE . I regarded it then as the No.1 Reggae Anthem .

I love this ❤

This song remind me of my beloved daddy in 1977 , miss you so much Dad.

Top ten reggae song of all time

Holla if you’re from Outer Banks! Poguelandia 😃 all respect!

Psalms 137 AND Psalms 19 verse 14. 👍

a hymn at the eternal church of love.....

Ssh. I rocked my babies to this... X🎸🎼🎶💙💖💖💖🦊

In a state of pure bliss at the moment

Both versions are beautiful🕊️

I grew up in the 80's I was still listening to this song i was a little girl I remembered I used to dance a lot i missed those days ❤❤🙏🏾🙏🏾

This song is gospel classic. Rasta classic, all religion classic. Will never get old. One of the songs i have always cherished as a child.

os verdadeiros ...os originais! Jamaica pura

Evergreen song...till now listening.. 💕💕

A beautiful song

Very early on Radio in Ghana you hear this song played by Freddie Quarcoe my brother. Good old days

Really great messages

You're welcome. 💖🦊🐟

Psalm 137

All Praise to HaShem Tzevaos

The best version imo

Psalm 137 pray to God that we don’t repeat same mistakes

What a fantastic lyric combination

My girl had many Trojan 45's but we split & kept them never played them but had my Collection of most back..nice to hear the original man..