Clarence Burke-Five Stairsteps-Somebody's Watching You-Sly and The Family Stone

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  • čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
  • Clarence Burke Lead singer of "The Five Stairsteps" Upclose and Personal live cover of "Sly and The Family Stone's" "Somebody's Watching You"
    Clarence Burke Vocals/Guitar
    Carl Lester El Bass
    Lance Dickerson Keyboards
    Junnie Collins Drums
    Live Mixing Joe Marno
    Audio recorded by Bob Miller
    Audio Mixed by Joe Marno

Komentáře • 51

  • @Etten99
    @Etten99 Před 2 lety +5

    They were actually the first family of soul! My friends Crystal W. Ernestine W. & Ghita W. (No relation to each other) introduced the 5 Stairsteps and Cubie to me they allowed me to hangout with them when they did the NY Apollo & Sugar Shack in Boston. Crystal W. Was The Stairteps Fan Club President. I was a member and Crystal W. made sure we all got to meet and actually hang out with them. That motivated me to start The Jackson 5 Fan Club and make sure the members got to meet the Jackson 5 and talk to them on the phone. Those were fun days! Rest In Peace Cubie Burke, Clarence Burke, James Burke & Clarence Burke Sr. Thank you for the many memories. Shout out to Keni Burke & Alohe Burke.

  • @vickywilliams9444
    @vickywilliams9444 Před 6 lety +12

    I love this version of”Somebody’s Watching You”,....Thank You Clarence R.I.P.🌹

    • @bettywootensmith3176
      @bettywootensmith3176 Před 5 lety

      I love The Five Stairsteps - RIP Clarence - your voice - you MUST be singing with the angels!!

    • @pattiturner8080
      @pattiturner8080 Před 2 lety

      Yes. So smooth, yet funky. His voice 8s beyond my words to describe 🆒💚☮️💚💚

  • @GSHABAZZ
    @GSHABAZZ Před 12 lety +10

    Best remake of Somebody Watching You i ever heard! The 5 Stairsteps should do a reunion concert!

    • @tyrriahiggins7172
      @tyrriahiggins7172 Před 2 lety +1

      Yes indeed . Highly underrated artist . Nothing they could not do . The killed in the studio , and killed it on stage .

  • @bettytaylor8912
    @bettytaylor8912 Před měsícem +1

    Listening in 2024!

  • @tonydial6280
    @tonydial6280 Před 8 lety +8

    Out of Sight,this cat is it. I loved the Five Stairsteps,I remember them coming to Cleveland Ohio at the Music Box. I still remember them and I still listen to their music. God Bless your Dad he knew he had some diamonds.

  • @TheBluesmanBlue
    @TheBluesmanBlue Před 3 lety +4

    Clarence Blake letting you know he still had the skills to pay the bills a great performance👏👏👏👏

  • @smoothcandi1
    @smoothcandi1 Před 3 lety +3

    Powerful voice and what a beautiful song
    Missing you💔😥💔 and your music and legacy will forever live on

  • @alatherley
    @alatherley Před 8 lety +12

    Nice. I love this cover. R.I.P Mr. Burke. You are missed.

  • @keithpole4
    @keithpole4 Před 11 lety +5

    Awesome Clarence Burke my friend and you too Carl (bassist)...respect!!

  • @kitty2pat
    @kitty2pat Před 3 lety +2

    I always loved this song and played it oftern. Those were the days before we could chase lyrics down easily. Thus, I didn't catch all of the words. The sentiments expressed by Sly and Li'l Sister are truly illuminating. Thanks Clarence; great performance !

  • @thenurse36
    @thenurse36 Před 3 lety +3

    The band backing Clarence is great!!! Beautiful rendition!!!

  • @valeriecheersbrown4829
    @valeriecheersbrown4829 Před 6 lety +7

    Love this version

  • @DetroitLives313
    @DetroitLives313 Před 11 lety +6

    Yes we'll miss you Clarence. Rest in peace and thanks man!

  • @ericmobley3266
    @ericmobley3266 Před rokem

    Great version. Way to go. Nice groove!!!

  • @charlievegan1754
    @charlievegan1754 Před 11 lety +5

    :'(
    Is it brighter ?
    Thank You Clarence, and Rest in Peace.

  • @MOONALLURE
    @MOONALLURE Před 11 lety +5

    REST IN PEACE CLARENCE!

  • @Themaddprof
    @Themaddprof Před rokem

    I like this even better than the already good originals by Sly and Little Sister.

  • @zairepeace
    @zairepeace Před 11 lety +4

    RIP Clarence you will be missed

  • @terryarnold9154
    @terryarnold9154 Před 4 lety +2

    I had just been listening to some old Stairsteps tunes and stumble across this and it's a real joy. A great version and i love Clarence's voice and delivery, a real performer. Thank you so much for posting.

    • @namersongs
      @namersongs Před 4 lety

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  • @ernestbutler4141
    @ernestbutler4141 Před 3 lety

    Beautifully Done.SOMEBODYs'WATCHING YOU...right now MR.BURKEr.i.p.over and over.Rest in Peace.Love it.Love&Peace😁😎luv ya byo eJ

  • @LyricLove101
    @LyricLove101 Před 11 lety +4

    SSSSSSSSSSSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO NICE!!
    RIP BURKE CHILD

  • @mewoodieone
    @mewoodieone Před 11 lety +2

    Clearence thanks for the memories.

  • @starsworldwide
    @starsworldwide Před 6 měsíci

    This is REALLLLLLLLLTY Nice

  • @smoothcandi1
    @smoothcandi1 Před 3 lety +1

    I LOVE ME SOME CLARENCE JR.
    💔💔💔💔💔

  • @tobor58
    @tobor58 Před 3 lety +2

    Real Talent
    RIP and be ready for the 3rd Resurrection.

  • @bassistdc
    @bassistdc Před 12 lety +1

    I like the Burkes. Great talent.

  • @acbrown
    @acbrown Před 2 lety

    Nice...very nice.

  • @awaykers1389
    @awaykers1389 Před 8 lety +3

    Dang, wish i could have been there. Priceless

  • @TheDaughtersofChrist
    @TheDaughtersofChrist Před 11 lety +2

    i love OLE SOUL.

  • @jorgesxbass1
    @jorgesxbass1 Před 11 lety +5

    great bass line bross

  • @jalbertm57
    @jalbertm57  Před 12 lety +5

    Great Performance of a Great Song by a Great Artist!!!

  • @CVC509
    @CVC509 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice Interpretation , I like it .

  • @dggd
    @dggd Před 11 lety +1

    Oh so great to see him! Grew up on the Five Stairs music!

  • @wblk
    @wblk Před 6 lety +2

    It would have been a great reunion

  • @LisaStavosky
    @LisaStavosky Před 12 lety

    love it love it love it

  • @duanemarshall7612
    @duanemarshall7612 Před rokem +1

    The original had this gruesome feel ,you started not trusting no one especially in workplace.

  • @MusicandDancing4Ever
    @MusicandDancing4Ever Před 12 lety +1

    Clarence Jr. is the man. He has the best voice. I like him better then Keni's voice.

    • @KennedyMusicTheories
      @KennedyMusicTheories Před 4 lety +1

      Keni has an amazing voice...And no one can touch him on bass... Clarence Jr,Was a truly gifted man...But Keni is my fave!

  • @vickywilliams9444
    @vickywilliams9444 Před 6 lety +1

    ❤️🎶💯

  • @jsamc8420
    @jsamc8420 Před 8 lety +2

    three piece slim jim movin on in he's a sheet freak. one of my favorite lyrics. didnot know who you were and alarmed to hear you are no longer with us.I guess thats why so many artist back in the day pushed to get their name as part of the groups name. loved that
    "All nite thang".

  • @quintinbrown5144
    @quintinbrown5144 Před 2 lety

    Travis Peck peace and blessings

  • @marjoleinkranenburg1233
    @marjoleinkranenburg1233 Před 7 měsíci

    I hope so

  • @rexxgarvin5313
    @rexxgarvin5313 Před 4 lety

    Get Ready for ''The Rexx Show'' I am giving observations and insight on The ''Burke'' Family