David Bryant

David Bryant

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James - Sit Down

Video Overview & Insights

This is the original video and version of "Sit Down", as issued by Rough Trade in 1989. NOT the hit version which came later. Yes, they are different, and the video for this version was directed by Edward Barton.

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Sorry if this seems a bit abrupt, but... I clearly stated in the video description way back in 2007 that this was the original version of the track, issued on Rough Trade in 1989.

For nearly 17 years now I've had email alerts from people asking me why it's different, complaining that it "sounds wrong", or helpfully pointing out that it's the original Rough Trade version. Knock it off already (or I'll completely turn the comments off, so help me God)!

— @23Daves

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Thanks james you stand alone😂

@LindaDuke-o9u

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Mo Salah Mo Salah 😊

@T.A-h9t

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Oh, Cidão, oh, Cidão...

@vanroboli

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My solitude ! Thanks so much❤

@victorjimenezbarajas8845

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ay no way i thought the mo salah song was made up by fans.....

@AbbgamingG

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Today is 01.01.2026 listening to this goldie at 10 am.. the song is a 35 year old and still feels like yesterday released..❤

@aliaaldhubaib363

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For ur sounds Jesus died

@babs-the-knitter

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Jesus died for u guys on the cross😊

@babs-the-knitter

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Moh Salah running down the wing

@SelimSezgin-bp8oo

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Fantástico

@danibaum8522

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merry Christmas and a happy new year for twenty twenty six

@wayneWhittaker-l3i

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happy bonfire night and ST Andrew's for November twenty twenty five

@wayneWhittaker-l3i

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Retro man A hit in March 1991 it got to number 2 then in November 1998 it got to number 7 in the uk charts 😛😛😛😛😛❤💋

@JohnUrry-gq5nh

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Tommy Robinson doesn't need your gayyy ass song to make Europe great again. We only need indigenous Europeans to wake up from being "woke" far leftist indoctrinated simps and take our countries back, and we are in the process now. With out the useless help of self-loathing White guilt riddled traitorous Libtard bands. Sit down and shut up while Conservative Patriots save your culture.

@gravesideservicerhodeislan2559

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Screw the fascists. Sit down with someone who looks and believes something different to you and remember love is the answer!

@thewildbirds6070

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❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ absolutely 💯💯💯💯 masterpiece of lyrics amazing impact thanks again for sharing awesome song

@EvelynLogan-h2k

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I saw them play in Brighton UK. I was singing and dancing@

@delilahosborn7003

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Only saw/heard this version once and that was on The James Whale Radio Show on ITV.

@malfranks1807

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Thank you, Deirdre O’Donoghue for playing this on KCRW [santa monica CA], 1990…

@mrtrailesafety

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Reminds me my auntie jew 😢

@teddylong2590

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@sashagrey x thanks for being there

@jimsideout

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Please re-release this version. Pretty purlease! With sugar on top of the glazing on the cherry on the icing on the cake on a very nice plate on a very nice table in a very nice cake shop in the nicest part of a very nice town.

@wm4118

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Who's here from the Mo Salah song? 😂

@khoyrulislam

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A great song

@JoanShaw-w8r

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Mo Salah Mo Salah Mo Salah
Running down the wing…..

YNWA❤️🫵

@PHILIP019

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i think this version is better...

@andygozzo72

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Bloody hell, they copied the Mo Salah song

@Afifmedia

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Se você está ouvindo essa música maravilhosa agora, desejo a você tudo de bom que há nesse mundo, muita força, paz, saúde e prosperidade. Vai dar tudo certo! Um forte abraço e que Deus te guarde e ilumine sempre!

@ArabfromOuterSpace

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this is a great and very famous record also will be 30 years of age in 2029

@wayneWhittaker-l3i

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this was released in 1989 and is twenty six years of age

@wayneWhittaker-l3i

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Memory lane unlocked😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤

@GaiusPrimusMatius

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❤❤❤❤❤ Memory core unlocked 🎉🎉🎉

@graemegoodwin9735

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Adam Burchill, rest in Paradise mate. Nearly 10 years. Never forget. ⚫️ ⚪️

@evanwilliamson3602

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What an absolutely monumental song.

@robertcaffrey6097

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To the memory of David John Bradley 1924-2015. Cups of Tea and sitting down with a very reliable malted milk. 😊😊❤❤

@PeterSinclair-Osenton

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Just epic 😎

@khrystree9233

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To Tim, the answer is Yes, i do exist. Thanks for all the great music. Love, Stephan

@stephanvanhende8077

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Timeless. Uplifting.

@FOMOSapiens76

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This is an amazing song that will echo deep into the future. This video and version of the song, is beautiful.

@ChefBongee

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SLAY🔥🔥🎼🎼

@spaceship_00

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musical chairs

@AnnaS-bl3kw

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I do like this version, it does sound different but is still great

@baddrivers6807

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I remember this coming on at the teenage disco and everyone sitting down on the sticky floor! Good times.

@shurley96

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Basically chose Peer Support as a profession on the basis of this song

@sammyanne1985

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Hey I'm german and i love this song!!Cool since long time

@heiko74194

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Nice to see & hear the "embryonic" version of the song. Prefer the polished hit version, but this is quite charming in its roughness & simplicity.

@phantomechelon3628

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Those who find themselves ridiculous sit down next to me IN LOVE IN FEAR IN HATE IN TEARS.........

@dmcfc3

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My late mum played me this during my mental illness battle in 2014. So it will always touches my heart. It’s incredible song.

@GDGWard93

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Just consoled by this by the good folks at 6 Music... And passed the song on at the request of onee of my lovely cousins.... As her son is in a similar situation... Thanks to James (saw him at Fest No 6) and for posting... Xx

@bacchantedryad

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