Walk in the Night and What Doe's It Takes by Jr. Walker are my absolute favorites by him. Man, this brings back memories of the great 70's. This song makes me think of all the great Pam Grier movies and what can I say? this song REEKS of the 70's. Just so COOL! Love it!
This is REAL music made by REAL musicians folks !!! First heard it while in the Navy in 1972, loved it then, love it Christmas 2021, remember the now 800,000 Americans lost to Covid, and, their families, God rest their precious Souls!!
My sister Gwen(sadly lost to cancer last july) took me to see Jnr Walker and the all stars with Edwin Starr as the support! Remember being pissed off that he didnt play this song on the night. I was only 10! My sister Gwen lifted me up and i got Edwin Starr's autograph :) He was AMAZING that night,he Blew jnr Walker off the stage! 25 yrs later i was playing with my band supporting Edwin Starr with my brother,Edwin walked in, Looked at me and said"hey man! your band sounds pretty good!, I'm gonna sing with you guys!"Looked at Dougie in disbelief, remembered Beautiful Gwen Thomas lifting me up and making a telephone call to her the next day buzzing my head off!!! Thank you Gwen Mum and Dad for giving me my love for music. Got a feeling i would want to call you a lot this year Gwen xxxxxxxxxx :)
Barry James Thomas I too saw Jr Walker with Edwin Starr in the early 70s at Manchester Free Trade Hall. What a fantastic night! Edwin sang War, and one by one the instruments stopped playing until there was just the drummer, he threw his sticks and just played the bass drum, buh, bum, buh, bum, buh, bum (just lie a heartbeat). The drum stopped, Edwin announced, 'Ladies and Gentlemen, THIS is the effect of WAR!' WOW!!!I managed to get to the front of the stage for Jr's set. At one stage he was lying down and playing one handed, the sound coming from that horn defied science. I pushed my hand toward him and he shook it, never missed a note. What pros those guys were, when compared to the processed crap that's churned out nowadays.I still have the ticket, the programme and the FREE badge they were giving out on the way in. Happy days!
Sorry about your sister...I lost mine April 2015. I so thoroughly understand what you too, go through. Hurts like hell !! I'd rather have her pain-free, but man, do I miss talking with her...
You know this video is quite fitting of the song. It's something so sweet about this song and the night when walked the right way. Mr. Walker had such command of that Sax. Actually his tempo was almost as if he was speaking ........ sadly we can't really walk through the night, these days and in many cities! And sadly Mr. Walker is not here anymore. RIP : )
this is pure sax everytime i hear or play this i just want to lie down close my eyes and drift away years ago i would of smooched to this and other things is and always be i my top ten
1971 I tried three times to get into the twisted wheel. I was 16 never got past the door. 1977 after i got out of the army WIGAN CASINO SATURDAY NIGHT ALL NIGHTER great times great music amazing dancers.
I guess some of you guy had to be of a certain age when this song came out to know what they are singing. It's good to know what music used to sound like. I love this song. In fact I love most of Jr. Walker and the All Stars' songs.
I remember Walk in the Night used as a filler for the news on the hour. For the longest time I only heard the first 30 seconds of the song. WDAS in Philly and WILA in Danville
Driving thru The Tunnel from Detroit to Windsor when AM Radio was King and this was an absolute classic to hear on the radio.J.R.WALKER & ALL THE STARS,Junior Walker "WALK IN THE NIGHT" 1972 Golden!
I'm 63 and I hate all that "cool" shit. But I cannot deny it - this IS cool. This track ALWAYS makes me happy. Robin Topping 16th Nov 2012 - Mauchline Ayrshire Scotland
Hey thanks Stevie! it was a magical moment for you too!!!!! they dont make em like Edwin and Jnr Walker anymore :( What a showman Edwin was too! I sang 25 miles at Edwin's memorial concert He was such a lovely TALENTED man!!! Forever missed!!!
This Was My All Time Favorite When I Was In College I Would Listen To It Non Stop Especially When I Want To Relax and Go To Sleep This Is A Bad As In Good Piece of Music It Has The Greatest Melody For Getting In The Mood For Anything A Great Piece To Be On The dance Floor With Your Lady Setting That Mood
The music is superb of course - I have to say the video is everyday and brilliant and beautiful. Amateurs capturing the spirit of a time. Superb all round.
lied about my age and bought a ticket to see them with my paper round money ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,loved this style of music ever since best 8/6 pence ever spent,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,probably
One of THE most beautiful pieces of music EVER created.
Yes!❤️🎶❤️
The sound of the 70’s y’all!!!! One of the great decade’s for music ever.
The best
This man could make that saxophone talk all by itself xxx.
I remember listening to this back in 1972, was only 15 hadn't a care in the world..... the summer was beautiful. ....
I have ALWAYS ALWAYS loved this great instrumental - it only charted at #46 in June 1972-
This great gem should have gone a lot higher than # 46 .
@@raynardabraham7831 Absolutely. This is mesmerizing and gets only better with time. And so did Junior Walker.
Guess they didn’t appreciate good music in those days! It’s amazing isn’t it!
@@peterclarke3990 Yes.
Love this❣️
This takes me back to my youth loved it then still love it
I listened to this in Woolworths record department on the headphones , was mind-blowing 72
I love your comment this record is haunting xx
Early 70s instrumental classic.
I love this song it's just a really laid back song I could listen to this all day and never get tier of listening to this jam!!!💙💙💙
So very true, Junior Walkers music is addictive, haunting and soul searching.
@@fredajordan5704Very well said, yes, without a doubt!✨👏💯
Truly this is the greatest saxophanist that ever lived
Absolutely.
Only this music can make a cold wet winter night in Crewe look so attractive.
Takes me right back to my youth, clubs and good times.👍
Though Mr. Walker is no longer with us, his mastery of music is forever ours to enjoy!! God bless my friend!!
So beautiful, so haunting. Makes me miss Mr. Walker: too.
🤔ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT AS A 8 YEAR OLD !!! AND AS MUCH TODAY AT 60 !! PLAYLIST FOR LIFETIME GENUINE MUSIC LIVES FOREVA 😉👍
Takes me back to my disco days ...when music was GREAT!
are you nut;s this is not disco. this is good music.
Medicine for a weary soul. Just beautiful.
Walk in the Night and What Doe's It Takes by Jr. Walker are my absolute favorites by him. Man, this brings back memories of the great 70's. This song makes me think of all the great Pam Grier movies and what can I say? this song REEKS of the 70's. Just so COOL! Love it!
And "Gotta Hold on to This Feeling." Really pretty. "Walk in the Night" is hauntingly beautiful.
I'm sure you have also heard "Way Back Home".
True that********
Totally agree partner. I was around then as well and also remember all the Pan Grier movies too.
The greatest decade ever
One of the greatest pieces of music ever.
Two months straight on repeat, that song played in my car
Lovely. Sure can understand that., It`s mesmerizing. Gets one hooked n a second.
Amazing piece of music. Got here via Howard Hughes radio show on Talkradio.
This is REAL music made by REAL musicians folks !!! First heard it while in the Navy in 1972, loved it then, love it Christmas 2021, remember the now 800,000 Americans lost to Covid, and, their families, God rest their precious Souls!!
My sister Gwen(sadly lost to cancer last july) took me to see Jnr Walker and the all stars with Edwin Starr as the support! Remember being pissed off that he didnt play this song on the night. I was only 10! My sister Gwen lifted me up and i got Edwin Starr's autograph :) He was AMAZING that night,he Blew jnr Walker off the stage! 25 yrs later i was playing with my band supporting Edwin Starr with my brother,Edwin walked in, Looked at me and said"hey man! your band sounds pretty good!, I'm gonna sing with you guys!"Looked at Dougie in disbelief, remembered Beautiful Gwen Thomas lifting me up and making a telephone call to her the next day buzzing my head off!!! Thank you Gwen Mum and Dad for giving me my love for music. Got a feeling i would want to call you a lot this year Gwen xxxxxxxxxx :)
Barry James Thomas I too saw Jr Walker with Edwin Starr in the early 70s at Manchester Free Trade Hall. What a fantastic night! Edwin sang War, and one by one the instruments stopped playing until there was just the drummer, he threw his sticks and just played the bass drum, buh, bum, buh, bum, buh, bum (just lie a heartbeat). The drum stopped, Edwin announced, 'Ladies and Gentlemen, THIS is the effect of WAR!' WOW!!!I managed to get to the front of the stage for Jr's set. At one stage he was lying down and playing one handed, the sound coming from that horn defied science. I pushed my hand toward him and he shook it, never missed a note. What pros those guys were, when compared to the processed crap that's churned out nowadays.I still have the ticket, the programme and the FREE badge they were giving out on the way in. Happy days!
Sorry about your sister...I lost mine April 2015. I so thoroughly understand what you too, go through. Hurts like hell !! I'd rather have her pain-free, but man, do I miss talking with her...
Sorry! Nobody ever blew Jr. off the stage.....different strokes........
Remember this record in a few pubs when I was sixteen ,brings back many happy memories mmm
You know this video is quite fitting of the song. It's something so sweet about this song and the night when walked the right way. Mr. Walker had such command of that Sax. Actually his tempo was almost as if he was speaking ........ sadly we can't really walk through the night, these days and in many cities! And sadly Mr. Walker is not here anymore. RIP : )
Probably one of the most sophisticated tunes ever written.
Remember listening to this absolute classic predominantly on Radio Luxembourg, old 208, in the UK at the time- magical memories xxx
Junior in all of his moods, what a way to chill ! this is true soul as is all of his music. I just love it.
this is pure sax
everytime i hear or play this i just want to lie down close my eyes and drift away
years ago i would of smooched to this and other things
is and always be i my top ten
me too
True that*******
A very moody, exceptional song.
I remember buying this record back in the day - great memories of a bygone time and fantastic black music out of the US
Had some nice dances with some girls to this one. Thanks for some great times.
Classic junior walker, got this on vinyl, greatly missed by us all
the sound of yesteryear, and its still as good as it was then... absolute class....
where did the good music and good times go RIP Junior
The Sunset , crossing the Bay bridge, and Junior 😇🙏🏾🎶👍🏽 love it
Happy Birthday to Jr Walker of All-Stars REST IN POWER Blessings and Hugs 💖💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
this Sax has a life of its own its classical saxophone
pure genius love your sax junior part of your soul just great xxxx
DAMN JR.!!! BLOW BABY!!!
What a classic great. Memory's
yes very instruments song by JR WALKER AND THE ALL-STARS ONE THE BEST SONG THAT I'VE EVER LISTEN TO BEFORE .
So beautiful, so smooth, so awesome!!!
Yes absolutely. Never get tired of listening to it.
Most of them buildings are long gone 😢😢
One of the all time top instrumentals a class act from an era of so much great music.
Always reminds me of my youth.
Utterly Majestic.
Bobby 60s and 70s the only time to be young
This video works so well with the music.
Remember seeing junior walker at the twisted wheel
Happy days ktf
1971 I tried three times to get into the twisted wheel. I was 16 never got past the door. 1977 after i got out of the army WIGAN CASINO SATURDAY NIGHT ALL NIGHTER great times great music amazing dancers.
My aunts favorite song may she rih
I'm here to listen and check this out after just hearing this great song being played on my local radio station ! WOW, those beautiful voices !!!
These songs contains magic that takes you back to days and memories and relationships😊😊
no better sax player anywhere pure class
I guess some of you guy had to be of a certain age when this song came out to know what they are singing. It's good to know what music used to sound like. I love this song. In fact I love most of Jr. Walker and the All Stars' songs.
True that****** Baby!!!!!
Junior Walker’s Best
This is freaking awesome 👌
Love the sax 2972!
Brilliant tune
The music and the video work so well together.
Oh boy, they don't make songs like this any more!
Sad but true !
Right about that******
I remember Walk in the Night used as a filler for the news on the hour. For the longest time I only heard the first 30 seconds of the song. WDAS in Philly and WILA in Danville
Driving thru The Tunnel from Detroit to Windsor when AM Radio was King and this was an absolute classic to hear on the radio.J.R.WALKER & ALL THE STARS,Junior Walker "WALK IN THE NIGHT" 1972 Golden!
the big 8
@@peterhogan9537 former CKLW HITBOUND at THE BIG 8.
Pure class.
myself and my autistic are learning to play the saxophone, i would love to cover this great classic from Jnr, Noreen ,UK
I'm 63 and I hate all that "cool" shit.
But I cannot deny it - this IS cool.
This track ALWAYS makes me happy.
Robin Topping 16th Nov 2012 - Mauchline Ayrshire Scotland
last song the D J played when we got kicked out of monicas nite spot back in the seventies [HAPPY HAPPY DAYS ]
LET'S TAKE THAT WALK THAT YOU PROMISED TO TAKE WITH ME YEARS AGO
all time classic track,its the muts.
Hey thanks Stevie! it was a magical moment for you too!!!!! they dont make em like Edwin and Jnr Walker anymore :( What a showman Edwin was too! I sang 25 miles at Edwin's memorial concert He was such a lovely TALENTED man!!! Forever missed!!!
pure classic
This song came out in 1968 it was the flip side of the 45 rpm Shot Gun by Jr. Walker and the All-Stars
This Was My All Time Favorite When I Was In College I Would Listen To It Non Stop Especially When I Want To Relax and Go To Sleep This Is A Bad As In Good Piece of Music It Has The Greatest Melody For Getting In The Mood For Anything A Great Piece To Be On The dance Floor With Your Lady Setting That Mood
When I hear this song I think about Plantation Road, Saigon 1972
One walk in the night in 1972 in Norwich
this song was playing in every place
I went
Dam! I just love sax!
Nice upload
this should be played with the british royal philharmonic orchestra
thanks jw great track going to school 70s
The music is superb of course - I have to say the video is everyday and brilliant and beautiful. Amateurs capturing the spirit of a time. Superb all round.
excellent song-writers-singers-musicians-well done=R.I. P. Jr. Walker=Trinity bless everyone with good safe healthy days
WOW - haven't heard this out loud in so long... It plays in my head, but never knew who made it....THANKS, for the posting !
Another track. Festival time. San remo strings.
wow ....used to play this at my elder bros whenn I was baby-sitting......... Motown Gold
amazing record reminds me of when i was sixteen still love it
Gosh this brings back memories - Steve Williams, 1972 & he broke my heart !
Still cool in 2020
the best on northern soul
luv this song
and great work u d
who the hell wants to think of crewe when such a blow your mind classic is playing at full volume,you just wanna lay back and let your mind wander
This tune peaked at #46 on the Billboard Hot 100 in August of 1972-
Junior Walker Rules the Night!!
The music makes Crewe at night look exotic and thrilling!!
Maybe it is, I never visited.
nice scenes of crewe too
Ooolala!!!! Nice 〰🎵💞〰🎼❤
lied about my age and bought a ticket to see them with my paper round money ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,loved this style of music ever since best 8/6 pence ever spent,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,probably
Takes me back to 1972, South Vietnam
Good you got back Brother x
Memories, Brillinat, thx
Schitterend nummer, doet me denken aan mijn staptijd in st Tropez grote overstraat deventer 1973
one of my favourites too
1972 Saigon, RVN, down on Plantation Road, soda in one hand, quarters for the jukebox and this song all night.