"Across 110th Street" (1972) opening REMIXED
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- This is the Opening of 1972's "Across 110th Street" with RE-MIXED SOUNDTRACK: specifically instead of the original version of the song the film used, I've swapped out that track for the other more well known, more orchestrated recorded version, also with Bobby Womack on vocals, just to see hear how it would work. And man DOES it work -- albeit now minus some of those funky 70's rough edges the original version had (congas) which did give it that great 70s 'blaxplotation vibe. Anyway I've got both versions up here on the Tube so you can compare them, the original here
• Across 110th Street (1...
and this Remix one.
See what you think!
If you don't agree Bobby Womack just kills this song, man something is wrong with you!
Tarantino used this version of the great Bobby Womack's song in his film, "Jackie Brown". Not once, he used the song twice (!) Under the Opening credits sequence with Pam Greer seeming to float through the airport on the moving sidewalk (pretty cool shot) and then in the closing scene with Robert Foster. Both times to very good effect. More recently the same track was used in "American Gangster". So I hope Mr. Womack is catching some nice royalties.
I hope you enjoy this - it seems very popular and I cant get over the number of hits it gets.
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"Across 110th Street" (1972) is one of the better Blaxploitation Films of the 1970's. It has some great 70's vibe and feel, especially for New York City and & Harlem back then.
"Across 110th Street", the song, is both well written and beautifully sung in this version - credited to "Bobby Womack and Peace". Bobby Womack is truly a gifted vocalist.
Finally here are the VERY WONDERFUL SONG LYRICS:
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"Across 110th Street"
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I was the third brother of five,
Doing whatever I had to do to survive.
I'm not saying what I did was all right,
Trying to break out of the ghetto was a day to day
fight.
Been down so long, getting up didn't cross my mind,
I knew there was a better way of life that I was just
trying to find.
You don't know what you'll do until you're put under
pressure,
Across 110th Street is a hell of a tester.
Across 110th Street,
Pimps trying to catch a woman that's weak
Across 110th Street,
Pushers won't let the junkie go free.
Across 110th Street,
Woman trying to catch a trick on the street.
Across 110th Street,
You can find it all in the street.
I got one more thing I'd like to y'all about right now.
Hey brother, there's a better way out.
Snorting that coke, shooting that dope man you're
copping out.
Take my advice, it's either live or die.
You've got to be strong, if you want to survive.
The family on the other side of town,
Would catch hell without a ghetto around.
In every city you find the same thing going down,
Harlem is the capital of every ghetto town.
Across 110th Street,
Pimps trying to catch a woman that's weak
Across 110th Street,
Pushers won't let the junkie go free.
Across 110th Street,
A woman trying to catch a trick on the street, ouh baby
Across 110th Street,
You can find it all in the street.
Yes he can, oh
Look around you, just look around you,
Look around you, look around you, uh yeah
(Great stuff huh?)
MR. BOBBY WOMACK PASSED AWAY IN 2014. RIP TO A GREAT ARTIST
(All rights are of the original owners; short clip for educational and/or artistic commentary under FAIR USE)
I sat on the next table to Bobby Womack in a hotel in Shepherds Bush in London, we chatted for over 30 mins over breakfast. Approximately November 2012. He was so polite and respectful. He was genuinely interested in me and why I was there, it was the morning after a charity gala raising money for my daughter’s condition….Rett syndrome. The funniest thing is, he struck up a conversation with me first as he thought I was famous! (We were the only 2 people in the restaurant wearing dark shades and a hat!) We shook hands and introduced ourselves, when he said he was Bobby Womack, I couldn’t believe it! I told him how much I admired his music and he was grateful but more interested in my story and my life. A true gentleman RIP Mr Womack ❤
This song actually takes you to the 70s in a way that almost creeps you out because you hear and see the imagery in this song. Uncanny! I love it
Exactly Right!
When New York was New York
Feel the same. I relate . Like I've stepped back in time.
All the wicked niggas
Definitely I was on 8th and St. Nick back then I'm the early 70s
one of THE most underated songs of ALL time in ANY genre.... just LOVE this song.... God Bless Bobby.... my prayers are with him.....
Underrated,
Yeah sure buddy everything on CZcams is underrated,
Hi,so underrated that i heard it for the first time in Jackie Brown ! Thank you Mr Brown and Mr tarentino
Bobby Womack died today, R.I.P. you will be missed!
For sure
RIP
this soul song hits you hard and so real.. absolutely love it.. the mean streets are no place for the weak.. legendary song thank you bobby womak.. a killa song!!
Once Bobby Womack, starts wailing on this song, I start to empathise with the armed robbers, and reflect on my own pain and failures in life. Then I go to the gym and hear songs like this in my head, and pray inwardly for light at the end of the tunnel, in this crazy trip we call life.
Puro sentimiento
Man you read my mind
WELL SAID, AND I DIG IT, I CAN RELATE, GROWING UP IN SOUTH EAST SANDIEGO, AND JUMPING ON A BUS AT AGE 13 RUNNING AWAY FROM MY BRUTAL FOSTER HOME, STRAIGHT TO HOLLYWOOD, RUNNING THE STREETS OF LOSANGELES’S MOST DANGEROUS HOODS, I EVENTUALLY MOVED AWAY, BUT CAN NEVER TAKE THE LOVE I HAVE FOR THE HOOD, AND THE STREETS AWAY FROM ME.
My dad worked for years at the 25th precinct on 119th. Man the stories he told about his years up there from 1970 - 1986 would blow our minds as kids. I remember asking him as an adult if he ever had to pull his gun on anyone, he told me he wore out his holster!
Great your dad was one of the racist cops that made black men's lives impossible if not for the grace of God. CONGRADULATIONS! Tell him there is a judgment waiting for evil cops in hell. But my dad was a good yea keep telling yourself that son. You're pops probably busted up more innocent black youths than he would care to mention you. I'm sure you have no problem with that though, for people like you as soon as any cop feels like arresting anyone the 'perp' is already guilty and no matter how much the cop harasses them or beats them blue before they are proven guilty, the cop was still 'just doing his job' right? God bless have a nice day.
WOW, GOD BLESS YOUR FATHER.
119 st yes I remember the 25precint.I was with the Gladiator boxing team 25 precint
Love this song. Especially ironic because my family lived on 110th and Park Ave since the 1850s
There is no visual of 110th street. or Park Ave. I've lived in Harlem since 2007. Worked as a Delivery guy for over 6 years. I've delivered from 86 st East and West - all the way to the 140's. I looked at this video to see if I can recognize the locations. The first Scene has to be the West side highway on the 80's. One thing is clear the scenes are on West Harlem, Not East Harlem. All filmed above 110 street. They appear to be in the 120's and Above. Central Park ends on 110 street. You go from 5th Ave , which is the end point of the East Side westwards across Malcolm X ( Also Known as Lenox ) , Adam Clayton Powell BLV, and Frederick Douglas BLv, and End up On Manhattan AVe- which the starting point of the West side. None of it was shown in the so-called across 110 street.
@@niroshanperera6323 That is very interesting! Not being from NYC I just assumed everything was shot pretty much on location.
What a song.... highlights the hustle of the 70's, particularly for a black man.... god bless Bobby 🙏🏽
I was a young 'boot black' in those day's, however that tune changed everything style, dress, mannerisms, speech, even to this day, I wear a brim almost every single day and a suit or suit coat, that way of life was hard to beat then or now.
this is beyond argument an absolute classic cannot beleive it is forty years ago.everyone involved in this masterpiece should be applauded for ever more.
50 years now! Still sounds as poignant as ever
Best intro song to a movie ever!!!
Agreed
So nice, they did it twice.
I was born in 83 I swear this song hits my soul
This song will hit the soul of anybody, anytime.. soul is out of time !!
Love the film and tune. I was only 2 when this film came out. I watched this great film for the very first time a few years ago. This song still rocks 50 years later. Love from the UK 🙏❤️👍
I was 11 months old, saw it when it came out with a date, took my car.
What film is this?
Bobby Womack....legendary singer/songwriter and the last of a breed of soul men...thanks for all the wonderful musical memories. May you rest in paradise...
I grew up listening to black American soul music in London England 🇬🇧 during the 70's. I'm of Indian parents and they could never understood the lyrics ....... 😯😲
This is use in Jacky Brown movie and Américan Gangster is strong massage fir the Ghetto and Street i give of Mr Bobby Womack to a Second Changes of Life !
brings back such memories, this was the NY of my childhood, the Harlem of my childhood.
There is no visual of 110th street. or Park Ave. I've lived in Harlem since 2007. Worked as a Delivery guy for over 6 years. I've delivered from 86 st East and West - all the way to the 140's. I looked at this video to see if I can recognize the locations. The first Scene has to be the West side highway on the 80's. One thing is clear the scenes are on West Harlem, Not East Harlem. All filmed above 110 street. They appear to be in the 120's and Above. Central Park ends on 110 street. You go from 5th Ave , which is the end point of the East Side westwards across Malcolm X ( Also Known as Lenox ) , Adam Clayton Powell BLV, and Frederick Douglas BLv, and End up On Manhattan AVe- which the starting point of the West side. None of it was shown in the so-called across 110 street.
Quentin Tarantino closed out the movie Jackie Brown, when Pam Grier left with the money. Powerful Song. Bobby Wack was so underated
Bobby Womack wasn't underrated at all
This song is LEGENDARY!!!
the best song ever .. no debate to me!
RIP Yaphet Kotto, Lt. Pope.
This song is more than à song !à masterpiece !thanks to Quentin Tarentino it came back to life with Jackie Brown.
Brilliant song, brilliant singer. So sad but strangely optimistic too. A gem.
Fast 4ward to............2022 and this joint still fresh 2 death!! I can smell the air of the 70's!! 🎥🎶🔥
#StoneColdClassic💯💯
I was 2 years old that time 😁
A song full of strong spirit and soul.I always like 70s song.😀😊😊
A _very_ underrated movie.
STILL BUMPING THIS MAY 2021😎😎
You did a better job, I think, with marrying Womack's album version to the film intro. Everything just fit perfectly. The original film score was definitely lacking in arrangement compared to the album. One of my 10 favorite films that I would love to see re-made with today's resources (although the director's work with the experimental camera produced some great close-up shots for the time). Big thumbs up!
I agree, this version makes the film version sound bland
Except that it's GOT to have the strings and horns and 70s musical arrangements. Anything less than that and I wouldn't watch it.
Listen to my dad play his music all the time love this music
Your dad is cool af.
Your dad is cool af.
Your dad obviously knows his music 👌👍
I was born in 75 this was my jam getting older then American gangster bought it back
I have the soundtrack and its HOTT!! Bobby womack is one of the most talented underated artist out there. its good hes starting to get some recognoition now.
Sad but True SMH
i love it. The version that's in the movie is great, but I definitely prefer this one. It's the best movie song ever, IMO--Bobby Womack was on FIRE when he recorded it. One hell of a great movie, too.
Love this song. After a visit to New York this year just makes me want to see the city again.
Wow, does this take be back downtown! I lived on 110th St. and Lennox, and I know every inch of this neighborhood! Some dangerous times in my life relived watching this and listening to Bobby W...
RIP Yaphet Kotto!
Ditto, Rest In Peace. One of my favorite actors.
The song across 110th street is a true soul classic. I love the song and singer. I love the words to this song. I love the movie. Awesome. Bring back all the black movies. Black caesar with handsome fred williamson is my favorite. He rocks.
You don't know what you do til you're put under pressure, across 110th street was a hell of a tester... (Daddy I miss you, RIP '07)
Nice man, thanks for the tip.
I actually first heard this in American Gangster, when I saw who sang it I looked it up here & that's how I found this. I love watching any film about 1970s New York & this looks like a trip.
Oh,It was no joke back then.
Love the Sondtrac!!!! And the Grit of NYC!!!!!!!
it's true, never has there been a better case of a song that was vastly improved from it's original movie version to the studio re-recording
Thanks for all the great music, Bobby! You'll be missed.
Truly a awesome 👌 song 🎵 it takes to the 70s truly amazing and appreciated song
There is no visual of 110th street. or Park Ave. I've lived in Harlem since 2007. Worked as a Delivery guy for over 6 years. I've delivered from 86 st East and West - all the way to the 140's. I looked at this video to see if I can recognize the locations. The first Scene has to be the West side highway on the 80's. One thing is clear the scenes are on West Harlem, Not East Harlem. All filmed above 110 street. They appear to be in the 120's and Above. Central Park ends on 110 street. You go from 5th Ave , which is the end point of the East Side westwards across Malcolm X ( Also Known as Lenox ) , Adam Clayton Powell BLV, and Frederick Douglas BLv, and End up On Manhattan AVe- which the starting point of the West side. None of it was shown in the so-called across 110 street.
2022 and still listening....
What's to day this wasn't what the track used in the film released in the early 70's? Saw this film twice in the theaters in 1973 and 1975, and I swear this was the track I remembered because it blew me away.
Mr. Bobby Womack called this one right to the Heart of how it was back in the Day. Whether it was in New York or on the Streets of Chicago.
I have lived in Both of these Great Cities.
My father played this on VHS for me when I visited him for a weekend when I was 12 years old. I love this movie til this day. My Pop told me that if I chose armed robbery as my profession, that I would have to be just as serious as the character Jim Harris from this movie. He wasn't lying.
Wow
Quinten Tarantino sure knew his music! (Jackie Brown)
Now That's what I'm Talking About... Cruising Music, Blasting that 8-Track Back in the Day in Your Ride!
Truth Indeed
The song never gets old. Bobby Womacks voice makes this song what it is. Let’s hope future generations don’t fuck it up.
Great song in every way. Great music and awesome lyrics...and Bobby W.
What a song.
what can i say? excellent, best thing is, i was there, and i can still see it now, ah NEW YAWK,we had so much fun.........
In January of 1973, this film was playing at the 2800 seat Keith Albee and Sleuth starring Laurence Olivier was playing at the Camelot.
Now I gotta go find the movie.
Across 110TH Street...It's a HELL of a TESTER!!!
Harlem is place of struggle and hope. It makes some and breaks some. It’s a place where beauty can appear out of nothing. I love it and hate it at the same time. The streets whisper high pitched tunes of inspiration and desperation. It’s my home ❤
Love this song!!
This is the most original mix of this track I have found. I had it on vinyl back in the late '70"s. All the new stuff has been re-mixed and sounds like shit. Thank you for posting!
Sober life is amazing....but this song brings ya mind back to a scary place that was not scary when you were living it....
One-of-a-kind video that takes us back to the 70s in New York. Love it.
I logged in just to vote this up.
Still need to get a copy of this movie
Oh thats sad news, but still thanks for sharing it as I’m sure many many CZcamsrs would want to send Mr. Womack and his family our best wishes, hopes and prayers. Such a wonderful artist!
Great re-mix. The original was also great (it included the group PEACE performing backing vocals). Just recently watched this movie and still worth viewing.
Jackie Brown-ból ismerem ezt a zenét. Nagyon megtetszett, gyerekkorom zenéi ezek.
...been looking for this song for a looong time (didn't know Bobby made it).
GREAT stuff jed. thanks for posting.
You don't know what you'll do until you're put under pressure, (and 'you only really have what you can keep under pressure' Derek Prince)
Great job. Some may not agree with me but I actually like this opening sequence better.
Great version. Much better than the film version. It's on Netflix "Watch Instantly."
Year I was born and yet somehow I feel regret. Missed a time
Love this song. NYC baby! Harlem born and raised!
I would’ve love to have seen my neighborhood during the this time.
Also…@ 0:52.. that wasn’t 110th street..it was 96th..no exit off the westside highway at “one hundred and teeeen street”.
Wish I could go back in time to that NYC!
You would not have liked to have seen it was a place full of rat people..crime..drugs..guns..prostitution..beatings...deaths...what is there to see??...
This version is way better
Truth
Love the way Bobby sings "...10th" this is dope bout dope
gritty 70s movies!!!
I remember them days
I wouldn’t trade growing up in the 70’s for all the iPhones in the world! ❤ the 70’s!
Bobby Womack Was from Cleveland We all knew Growing up There (66st)was A magic place over 110st . Called shaker Heights .
@TheMissshayshay
You know, there's so many great pics from this era, they all show that edgy, gritty side of NYC like late 60s early 70s (like French Connection, Taxi Driver, etc) and it looks like this fits that mold. I can't believe they don't show this on TV. Ebay, here I come. :)
Truth, They don't show these type of movies too often. Go on Amazon to purchase the DVD if you want it.
Man I was 2 -years old and Mayor -Lindsay didn't care if I was lost in a 1968 -Canadian used Ford Mustang!
Hi from Uk thanks for posting this, fantastic mix i would love to get it. O sorry i did not know that there was a movie called 110 str. Thanks anyway.
I JUST DONT GET IT WHY THEY DIDNT PLAY THIS VERSION THE OTHER ONES CRAP ITS SO MUCH MORE HAUNTIN AND THE VERY BEST I LOVE IT TOO GODBLESS MY BROTHERS
Truth
and have to say 1:12 seals the vocal deal for me.
Bobby, Lenny Williams, Rev Al, Donny Hathaway, Andre Crouch, Stevie...and on it goes. PTL.
Great song for a sunny day.
What happened after about '72? Tragic, still trying to get back "to Main Street" like Four Tops great 33 from '73 on ABC records. Check it out on vinyl at least on YT.
i got this on vhs.....too bad i don't have a vcr that works though cuz this movie is badass
Oh! Danke. Sure worth a look for a blast from the past from all perspectives and of blaxplotation films. This and SUPERFLY.
GREAT SOUND TRACK !!!
Pre~Jackie Brown💯💯💯🌟🌟🌟👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Great movie great song
Check out Mike Patton's Peeping Tom band cover of this song, done live in Cologne, Germany in 2006. It's a very good IMO attempt by Mike and his band to step into some REALLY big shoes. This song is beyond a classic...
Amazing cover
Memories
Very Very cool!
Great Yaphet Kotto ! Blaxplo !
Thus is just absolutely beautiful omg
On the movie Across 110th Street
Anthony Quinn (Jungle Fever)
Yaphet Kotto (Homicide Life On The Street)
Harlem Is The Capital of any Ghetto Town.......The Poet...The Fabulous Mr. Bobby Womack...
R I P brother
This song is VERY remixed. If you actually watch the original movie, "Across 110th Street", the version of this song at the beginning is very different. They really don't even sound like the same song
a classic jam ! : I heard this song in the video game "Driver: Parallel Lines." (the 1978 part/section, not 2006).