I stumbled on your site and doing a review for JJ Jackson was awesome. My uncle, Robert Mayo, was the one playing the Bass in that recording. He told me all about how that came to be when he was stationed in Europe and they put together a band called "the greatest little soul band in the land" ;) Sadly my uncle passed away recently but Im so glad he was able to touch so many lives. (Including my own music life)
Your uncle Phil has taste! 👍 I bought the 45 when I was 16. (in 1966) I'm 71 now and still LOVE it. Thanks J.J. for making my life better, and thanks Harri for posting this gem. ❤
I recall as a kid in the mid 60's this track was popular in SoCal on AM radio. Great tune, Funny story, about 5 yrs ago while vacationing in NoCal, I'm sitting at a bar and struck up a conversation with this dude sitting next to me. Turned out to be JJ Jackson, Great guy and we talked forever. Because of that, I later listened to this song in detail, as you did, and it really impresses to this day. JJ had his feet in much of the soul music world for years, but as a solo artist, really only had this one fairly big success. He's now 80 yrs old and perhaps still at that bar.
This was a superb choice as always from you. This immediately brought back the memories around the time that this was released. No question as to why Huey Lewis choose to cover this classic. Well played, Uncle Phil!
A great tune, love those horns! I couldn't have told you the artist before seeing it here. Thanks for dusting this one off & bringing it out of the attic.
Thank you Uncle Phil!!!! One of my favorite songs ever!!! So upbeat so happenin. Was out in 1966. Huey Lewis did a cover in the 80s. Very very good, he has the grit to do this awesome song justice.
I thought your comment about the use of the triangle was interesting. Had not considered it that way. Rather, there was something about it that reminded me of some section of Smokey Robinson's Tear's of a Clown. Of course as I write this I don't remember when that was released. I think "It's Alright" was released in 1966.
I love this song! Thank you for bringing back so many memories! And love you too Harri and your reactions. Did you recently say that at one time you were severely depressed? Hard to believe if so. Maybe you had to be there to get to where you are now ... bringing joy to so many people! Thank you.
The soundtrack of my childhood! One of the greatest songs of all time indeed! You can go down the rabbit hole of “Carolina Beach Music” or “Shag music” to find much more of that sound.
Killer song! I don't think I've ever heard this original version by J.J. Jackson. Huey Lewis and the News had a Top 5 adult contemporary hit in the U.S. with their cover version in 1994 (not to be confused with their similarly named No. 7 adult contemporary hit called "It's Alright" in 1993). So glad to hear the original!
He reminds me of Billy Stewart another great artist and singer who died too young. In a traffic accident. Summertime is his best in my opinion but had a lot of other gems!
A classic soulful song and voice. I’m 68 years old. Imagine listening to this one, followed by Linda Ronstadt, followed by the Little River Band, followed by Gladys Knight on the radio in the car! Too much to take, our hearts were full of the best music on a daily basis!
This was one of the first R&B songs to be recorded in England. A great song that was one of the staple for Battle of the Bands contestants in the last 60's. Lol The riff as you said is amazing and the horns blasting away carries this song along to perfection. Great memory. Glad you loved it Harri. Thanks Harri and Uncle Phil. 🎶🎶🎶 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
It's actually not a triangle. It's a vibraphone (aka "vibes"). I'm surprised that he identifies that sound with Christmas; the vibes were a common jazz instrument. One jazz great who was especially identified with the vibes was Lionel Hampton. Vibes were also an important instrument in a lot of '60 Motown hits (for instance, they are prominently featured in the intro of "I Hear a Symphony" by the Supremes), and by artists as varied as the Four Seasons, Frank Zappa & the Mothers of Invention, and Steely Dan.
This was in our stack of 45s, You should react to "My Pledge of Love" by The Joe Jeffery Group "Oo Wee Baby, I Love You" By Fred Hughes "Hey Girl" By Freddy Scott. You'll Love them!
Great song from my high school days. Please checkout the Jimmy Jones song Handyman. It was recorded around 1960 and later covered by James Taylor in ‘77. You will love it.
I remember this one Uncle Phil ! Great song, I loved Old Motown, and it also helped that my brother was 4 years older than me! Thanks a bunch and lots of thanks to Harri for his great reaction!
What a blast from the past! This was a huge hit here in the states. Great choice and, as always, Harri’s enthusiasm just makes it that much better! 🌺✌️
So good to hear this again! I thought, given the title, that I remembered this, and the beat went down and YES! Sounds even better now. Great comments and reaction. Thank you!
Nice! I picked up a sixties soul compilation album on cassette tape back in the eighties that had this song on it. J.J. Jackson wrote songs for Mary Wells, the Shangri-Las, The Pretty Things, and Eddie Floyd as well as dropping "But It's Alright" in 1966. The bounce in this song may have influenced the bounce in "Magic Carpet Ride" by Steppenwolf two years later. I think that sound is from a xylophone. One of the other super-groovy songs on that tape was "Gimme A Little Sign" by Brenton Wood. Check it out when you can.
I love this song. Once again, you pick the best song to review. It's so great seeing your reaction to so many songs I love. Funny that it made you think of Christmas. It came out around Christmas time when I was young, and it brings me back to memories of Christmas that year. I think 1968, or thereabouts.
JJ was ahead of his time.🎉😊❤
Loved this in 66, still do. Great song, great voice. Huey Lewis did a great cover of this in the 80s.
Love this song Harri,11yrs old when this came out, dancing with my older sister, she was 15, thanks 😎👍
Great choice....one of the greatest R&B songs in history!!
Jackson made a classic here! Love the horns!
I stumbled on your site and doing a review for JJ Jackson was awesome. My uncle, Robert Mayo, was the one playing the Bass in that recording.
He told me all about how that came to be when he was stationed in Europe and they put together a band called "the greatest little soul band in the land" ;)
Sadly my uncle passed away recently but Im so glad he was able to touch so many lives. (Including my own music life)
Your uncle Phil has taste! 👍 I bought the 45 when I was 16. (in 1966) I'm 71 now and still LOVE it. Thanks J.J. for making my life better, and thanks Harri for posting this gem. ❤
Thank You Harri one of my Favorites, 🎸😎
Awesome northern soul song in the UK
Actually was recorded in the UK with some of the best session players!
I recall as a kid in the mid 60's this track was popular in SoCal on AM radio. Great tune, Funny story, about 5 yrs ago while vacationing in NoCal, I'm sitting at a bar and struck up a conversation with this dude sitting next to me. Turned out to be JJ Jackson, Great guy and we talked forever. Because of that, I later listened to this song in detail, as you did, and it really impresses to this day. JJ had his feet in much of the soul music world for years, but as a solo artist, really only had this one fairly big success. He's now 80 yrs old and perhaps still at that bar.
Love this tune . Rough and ready with great riff
The real stuff, 66 or 67 ❤
Great pick Uncle Phil!!! I agree Harri. 👍
Thanks 🙏
Great pick Uncle Phil. I've always loved this soulful tune. Great reaction Harri. 🙃🇬🇧🤴🇨🇦🇺🇸🇺🇦👍
This was a superb choice as always from you. This immediately brought back the memories around the time that this was released. No question as to why Huey Lewis choose to cover this classic. Well played, Uncle Phil!
I remember this song from my childhood. Christ, I'm old!
Great song. I remember hearing this on the radio growing up. Still enjoying it
The song is a classic. I still love it.
Oh jeeze I haven't heard in so long. Remembered every word. Quintessential soul from Motown and Mr. J J! Thanks Harri...I needed this. ❤
Not Motown! Recorded in England with some of the best jazz session players! JJ tore this song up!!!
Best opening guitar riff ever!!
A great tune, love those horns! I couldn't have told you the artist before seeing it here. Thanks for dusting this one off & bringing it out of the attic.
The horns are smoking! And love the solo with the vibes ( vibraphone). Drummer has a great fill after the key change before the last verse.
Oh, I love this song so much but haven't heard it for ages. Great one Uncle Phil!! Great reaction Harri.
Agree x 4! Wonderful song; been too long; another winning Philpick; topped off with another HarriAtHisBest . ✅✅✅✅
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@@JK_Clarke My pleasure
Thank you Uncle Phil!!!! One of my favorite songs ever!!! So upbeat so happenin. Was out in 1966. Huey Lewis did a cover in the 80s. Very very good, he has the grit to do this awesome song justice.
I’ll have to check out his version. I never heard it before
I thought your comment about the use of the triangle was interesting. Had not considered it that way. Rather, there was something about it that reminded me of some section of Smokey Robinson's Tear's of a Clown. Of course as I write this I don't remember when that was released. I think "It's Alright" was released in 1966.
Next up: Joe Simon - Drowning In The Sea of Love - a soul classic!
Hell yes
I am 59 years old and have heard this songs a few times. I love it and never knew who sang it. Thanks for the reaction.
I love this song! Thank you for bringing back so many memories! And love you too Harri and your reactions. Did you recently say that at one time you were severely depressed? Hard to believe if so. Maybe you had to be there to get to where you are now ... bringing joy to so many people! Thank you.
The soundtrack of my childhood! One of the greatest songs of all time indeed!
You can go down the rabbit hole of “Carolina Beach Music” or “Shag music” to find much more of that sound.
Killer song! I don't think I've ever heard this original version by J.J. Jackson. Huey Lewis and the News had a Top 5 adult contemporary hit in the U.S. with their cover version in 1994 (not to be confused with their similarly named No. 7 adult contemporary hit called "It's Alright" in 1993). So glad to hear the original!
He reminds me of Billy Stewart another great artist and singer who died too young. In a traffic accident. Summertime is his best in my opinion but had a lot of other gems!
A classic soulful song and voice. I’m 68 years old. Imagine listening to this one, followed by Linda Ronstadt, followed by the Little River Band, followed by Gladys Knight on the radio in the car! Too much to take, our hearts were full of the best music on a daily basis!
Great soul song... thanks my friend, desde México :D
Always LOVED this one! ❤
This was one of the first R&B songs to be recorded in England.
A great song that was one of the staple for Battle of the Bands contestants in the last 60's. Lol
The riff as you said is amazing and the horns blasting away carries this song along to perfection. Great memory.
Glad you loved it Harri. Thanks Harri and Uncle Phil. 🎶🎶🎶 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
The original JJ Jackson aka June Jackson aka William.Edward Jackson recently passed away..
the triangle gives a thought of walking or stepping.
It's actually not a triangle. It's a vibraphone (aka "vibes"). I'm surprised that he identifies that sound with Christmas; the vibes were a common jazz instrument. One jazz great who was especially identified with the vibes was Lionel Hampton. Vibes were also an important instrument in a lot of '60 Motown hits (for instance, they are prominently featured in the intro of "I Hear a Symphony" by the Supremes), and by artists as varied as the Four Seasons, Frank Zappa & the Mothers of Invention, and Steely Dan.
@@gregsager2062 little Anthony and imperial's love makes the world go round.
Classic gold!
Harri, you have voiced the BEST description of this tune to my knowledge. "SUPERbad" I agree 1000%. Thanks for your reaction.
I forgot this song. What a gem. I love it!
This was in our stack of 45s, You should react to
"My Pledge of Love" by The Joe Jeffery Group
"Oo Wee Baby, I Love You" By Fred Hughes
"Hey Girl" By Freddy Scott.
You'll Love them!
I sung this song in a talent show in college! Wow😅
Jerome Louis "J.J." Jackson (born November 8, 1942) born in Bronx, New York en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._J._Jackson_(singer)
Huey Lewis did a cover of this song. Good stuff.
Great song from my high school days. Please checkout the Jimmy Jones song Handyman. It was recorded around 1960 and later covered by James Taylor in ‘77. You will love it.
This was the shit, I could listen to this till the cows come home!
One of my favorite 🎵 songs from my childhood. So glad you did this. Thank you
I know this song. I didn't know who sang the song. Great song. Wonderful reaction
Always liked this song. Enjoyed reacting to this with you!
I remember this one Uncle Phil ! Great song, I loved Old Motown, and it also helped that my brother was 4 years older than me! Thanks a bunch and lots of thanks to Harri for his great reaction!
🙏🍸😎
What a blast from the past! This was a huge hit here in the states. Great choice and, as always, Harri’s enthusiasm just makes it that much better! 🌺✌️
So good to hear this again! I thought, given the title, that I remembered this, and the beat went down and YES! Sounds even better now. Great comments and reaction. Thank you!
Such a great song! Thank you for all the great reactions! Love it!
Nice! I picked up a sixties soul compilation album on cassette tape back in the eighties that had this song on it. J.J. Jackson wrote songs for Mary Wells, the Shangri-Las, The Pretty Things, and Eddie Floyd as well as dropping "But It's Alright" in 1966. The bounce in this song may have influenced the bounce in "Magic Carpet Ride" by Steppenwolf two years later. I think that sound is from a xylophone. One of the other super-groovy songs on that tape was "Gimme A Little Sign" by Brenton Wood. Check it out when you can.
Please react to James and Bobby purefy I'm your puppet, the original recording in 60s ( not the remake in the 70s)
Orleans,1978: love takes time,on culver channel.
I love this song. Once again, you pick the best song to review. It's so great seeing your reaction to so many songs I love. Funny that it made you think of Christmas. It came out around Christmas time when I was young, and it brings me back to memories of Christmas that year. I think 1968, or thereabouts.
Eddie floyd big bird if you haven't reacted to it