Back in the day …I’m 54 now…living in student land (I wasn’t a student) in Hull we used to see and drink and have the odd kick about with Paul Heaton and the gang on a regular basis . I remember him as a very natural, very human human being. We are immensely proud of the Housemartins. One of the least recognised and most under acknowledged song writers this country has ever produced. So much passion in his voice and lyrics. A flawed being, as we all are, and a top top bloke

One of the finest songs by any artist, ever. Still completely relevant, perhaps even more so. I agree with every word in this, from the first to the last.

Paul Heaton lyrical genius what a song what a band just love The Housemartins

It was probably '89 and from February on (we had a terrible drought that year, and it was also unusually warm ) I drove to the beach in the afternoon, as soon as classes ended. Kept hitting the rewind button on the car stereo all the way, listening to this song over and over again. On the way back, it was "The light is always green". Wonderful times, eternal songs, etched forever in my memory.

My oldest son’s birthday is June 14 US flag day. What a great band used to listen to these guys all the time back in the Army stationed in West Germany. Peace all 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇺🇦🕊️

It's the passion in Paul's voice at the end, that turns this from a good song into a great song. Still moves me all these years later.

The Housemartins and The Beautiful South the greatest ever for me

One of the most underrated bands of all time.

Came here amidst the 'Platty Jubes' (yuk) hysteria of this bank holiday.Loved this song then,love it now. Paul Heaten is a lyrical genius.I will be listening to this whilst all the sheep sing along to Sweet Caroline.

I would absolutely love to see the Housemartins together again

One of the most underrated songs of all time

Shaped my thoughts on the monarchy many moons ago....thanks Paul Heaton

I first heard them…maybe ‘85 supporting Terry n Gerry at Stakis Grand Hotel, Hanley, Stoke on Trent. They were incredible. I got this song on 12” as soon as it came out. Simply brilliant.

What a voice .. to voice... Brilliance

One of my favourite songs of all time. Under-recognised & under-appreciated.

I saw them in 1986 at Hull City Hall. Made my year!

Better music from a better age, now long gone.

What an incredible song with a killer piano!! Pure and simple. But totally unknown to the world. What a shame.

Massively underrated piece of genius

From an outstanding catalogue of songs, Flag Day is possibly the one that speaks to me the most. Every word of it is how I feel and those feelings do not get more diluted as I age.

Stunning social commentary. The Northern pronunciation of “poor” is simply exquisite onomatopoeia.

Discovered the Housemartins a bit late on 1990 but still love hearing them every time.

These lads. Open up your heart

I'm genuinely of the belief that the vocals in latter 1/3 or 1/4 part of the song are some of the greatest ever recorded. I've never stumbled upon anything with the same passion and utter perfection. That's not to say it's the greatest song ever, but the vocals by as performed by P.D. Heaton are.

The most truthful song written over the last decades and will carry on .

met the housemartins as a wee lad orignal members they were beauitful sound out let me hang with them for the day played football during sound check before gig Dublin many moons ago something i never forget kindness of which doesn't come unless they are that of kind heart & that they went beyond plus super live act wow good .

Paul has come up with some of the best lyrics in music, not just in this song.

I've loved music from the word go...born in the early 1970s..... I wished for the Eagles to reform and that happened in 1995 .......that was fucking amazing to see them on the Hell freezes over tour and Paul always says his favourite Eagles hit is I carnt tell you why.... my second wish would be these guy's getting it back together.

La voix (leurs voix)est très belle comment les gens peuvent oublier des voix qui donnent des frissons. Merci francine de tubize Belgique. ♡

That s what I call quite good

God how I miss music.

The only band in the world i want to get back together 🤘Come on paul, make it happen 🙏

Great song takes me right back to the eighties when i was growing up. Classic.

THE MOST ULTIMATE SONG SINCE *CARAVAN OF LOVE 😘 YEAH I LOVE THIS SONG 😍😍😍

absolutely brilliant band

Great song off a superb album.

I love these blokes with my whole heart

fantastic this band, great song and great voice, I love England

VERY well done - this is one of my favorite Housemartins/Beautiful South songs too. Pinnacle of pop with a very serious message.

Genuinely made me smile.. It's the best song

Always.

Wonderful nothing else to tell anyone

Creo que es la mejor canción de los Housemartins . Tiene tanta pasión fuerza y emocion

This is stunning, the video is superb and this version of the tune with the piano is a classic. I'd love an acoustic version of this with just Paul Heaton and the piano on their own. Magical. Still relevant to this day. History repeating, this was written under Conservatism.....its still relevant then and relevant now cause....conservatism is in power again in our Country :-( Housemartins were a very strong socially politically minded group then their music cause of that still stands the test of time and the fact its superb.

Essential listening right now

First song theyever released not a huge hit but definitely an emotionally evokung song makes me feel very humble and to always remember therw's always someone worse off than yourself which is so so sad to think about we could all do with a miracle

Class 💚💚

I wonder what Paul thinks about life now. Did he write these hoping for change for the better? We've seen change for the worse in the UK. However he feels, disappointed or otherwise, nothing can change the facts. Paul Heaton is a lyrical genius. The Housemartins were an amazing band who used pop to push politics. Even more than this: Paul Heaton tried. Thank you Paul.

Song for the moment

Sickly nostalgia, the message still stands

What a voice ❤

One of the biggest bangers of all time 👌🏻

I bought this album in 1986 the year it came out, my brother said this is crap he was 4 years old than me 20, i said this album will stand the test of time beleive me and it has.

Strangley enough, there are moments on this great song where Paul sounds like the Godlike Mark Hollis!!

This is great music 🎶👍🏽👌🏼🙌🙏✌️💡👋🤞🤙🎵

Paul Heaton will be one of the few people in the world right now to be pleased at the passing of our Queen. He's as patriotic as he is sober.

Wow, what an amazing video. thnx for posting!

Got album London 0 hull 4 when I was a kid for me birthday, loved it thought it was great, it was vinyl.

Massively confused and beautifully done.

Indeed!!

Absolute truth 💯

I love this song, with love to you from England.

this is just epic

A pure soul song the hippoxery of the Rich some things never change 💯🍀🌹

Too many florence nightingales Not enough robin hoods Too many halos not enough heroes Coming up with the goods So you though you'd like to change the world Decided to stage a jumble sale For the poor, for the poor So you thought you'd like to see them healed Got Blue Peter to stage an appeal for the poor, for the poor It's a waste of time if you know what they mean Try shaking a box in front of the queen 'Cause her purse is fat and bursting at the seams It's a waste of time if you know what they mean Too many hands in too many pockets Not enough hands on hearts Too many ready to call it a day Before the day starts So you thought you'd like to see them healed Decided to save a jumble sale For the poor, for the poor So you though you'd like to change the world Decided to stage a jumble sale For the poor, for the poor It's a waste of time if you know what they mean Try shaking a box in front of the queen 'Cause her purse is fat and bursting at the seams It's a waste of time if you know what they mean Flag day, flag day, flag day Flag day, flag day, flag day

Think Paul is an Under appreciated artist!

I love it!

Not much chance of hearing this on the radio these days.

A Royal wedding and Food Banks are flourishing - UK 2018!!!!!!

Housemartins w latach 80tych to był rewelacyjny zespół

A beautiful song and so accurate, absolutely nothing has changed since this song was released. The world continues to get worse and it will never get better. I can't wait until I die

I never knew that! I'm from the US, and didn't know about the lapel pins. In fact, this song is where I first learned of Blue Peter as a kid. Glad you liked the video, it was fun to make.

Pointing out virtue signalling before the term came into popular use. I love this song

Great! 🤘

This album was the soundtrack to my 16 year old spotty/first pint in a pub/just left school era. It was comforting, melancholy and poppy and all things in-between. They were funny guys and Caravan of Love was the best Christmas song ever! (tho never mentioned in the top 100 xmas songs). Who's cares about stupid xmas songs anyway! Underated band but look what Paul and Norman went on to create respectively.

Thanks for this song.

Lyrical master.

Simply wonderful x x Share

(La giornata della bandiera) Non servono commenti ulteriori, assolutamente superflui. Il singolo, "Flag Day", fa parte dell'album del debutto discografico degli Housemartins, cioè "London 0 Hull 4", datato 1986...

❤😊i remember when i was 2 in february, earlting chocolate on blue peter😊

This is the Queens favourite song

Wonderful...no other abjectives

Respect.

So you thought you'd like to change the World decided to stage a jumble sale.... Great lyric absolutely spot on... So you thought you'd like to see them healed so you got blue peter to stage an appeal...

Now we have a coronation looming over us. Down with the crown.

German loves Housemartins too

Nothing changes...

I love this song I think it was possibly an influence on Kevin Carter by MSP

punk? Pop?....no .. just beautiful. Thanks Paul and the boys.

😊lovely song, nice lyrics.serious communists these guys🤩!!?

Good job..... I search and search but nothing...... This is....

4:30 Great backheel pass lol.

No dislikes. Says it all.

Rated a little bit under an over rating but not over an under rating. Nice back-heel assist in the video clip.

god save the queen she ain't no human being

Still relevant in 2022.

What good is life for if you dont know Housemartins

Too many Florence Nightingales Not enough Robin Hoods Too many halos not enough heroes Coming up with the goods So you thought you'd like to change the world Decided to stage a jumble sale For the poor, for the poor It's a waste of time if you know what they mean Try shaking a box in front of the Queen 'Cause her purse is fat and bursting at the seams It's a waste of time if you know what they mean Too many hands in too many pockets Not enough hands on hearts Too many ready to call it a day Before the day starts So you thought you'd like to see them healed Got blue Peter to stage an appeal For the poor, for the poor It's a waste of time if you know what they mean Try shaking a box in front of the Queen 'Cause her purse is fat and bursting at the seams It's a waste of time if you know what they mean Flag Day, Flag Day, Flag Day

What’s band and from my home town Hull

Just about nailed it there... Nice one. I woke up thinking of a Housemartins' track that I haven't heard for many many years 'Sitting on a Fence'... I've been listening to the album 'London 0 Hull 4' all day since then. Our current plandemic is going on because it has been meticulously planned by those who have been in power for centuries and also their accomplices... It is way past time we all woke up. ;)