A 1960's classic forever. Cliff Nobles gave OUR GENERATION IN THE CARIBBEAN-trinidad- the ANTHEM-THE HORSE R.I.P my brother you will always be with us.
this version was an alternative vocal version for overseas. the vocal version that was on the original american label (phil a of soul) was vocally different in arrangement and the chorus would feature him singing its alright, alright. plus this version's master seems to be pitched a little. I have the original US 7" single.
It just goes to show you, that behind every irresistibly catchy tune is the Background Music-first & foremost. This song is so strong & powerful, the Music alone stands by itself (as in the favoring of it being an Instrumental) & the Vocal/Lyrics, the Icing on the Cake. IMO all three versions are a Winners-being in three different Worlds, if you will. The two with the Lyrics are just as Dy-No-Mite as the Instrumental version. If everybody would hit the Streets in the AM dancing together to this song, the World would be a better Place.
Wow. I knew "The Horse" as a catchy but rather repetitive instrumental. Now that I've heard the true intended 'A' side, with Cliff's vocals, what a song! This should have been the hit. "The Horse", as an instrumental, is still a snappy tune ... but I now can't hear it without asking "Hey, where's Cliff?" 'Love is All Right' is an awesome record.
Let’s Face it - this Tune is a real Groove, no matter which way you slice it : with or without Vocal. Such a “ Feel -Good” song. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You Mr. Cliff Nobles.
When the instrumental track became popular as "The Horse", Cliff Nobles went back and recorded new lyrics about the new dance called the Horse. When you hear this with singing, it makes a lot more sense, rather than the sort of repetitious music by itself - although I like it that way better.
This was supposed to be the A side of "The Horse." Jesse James only wrote the one song for Cliff Nobles, so James, as producer, lifted the vocal track and made that the B side. Disc jockeys (like myself) were starved for instrumentals to fill out an hour and hit a network newscast on time, so they latched on the "The Horse." It got so much airplay that it eventually made it to #2 on the Billboard chart, while "Love is All Right" was hardly played at all and became only a footnote in music history.
Nice to hear your comments Dave,as you will know Jesse James not only wrote the song but also sang it himself first but it never got him singing it never got beyond the studio acetate.
This was the flip side of "The Horse" (May '68), using the exact same music track but with the vocal added. I think both sides should of charted, it's great.
Actually, Jesse James is his own person. Beyond this song, James also wrote "Boogaloo Down Broadway" by The Fantastic Johnny C. Amusingly, both songs were released on Phil-L.A. of Soul Records.
Sorry DJ X-Ray but this IS the original! Lyrics by Jesse James and arrangements by the legendary Bobby Martin.Studio musicians were later to become MFSB/Salsoul/Ritchie Family et al. "The Horse" was the B side. Blessings!
What I meant was the original track on Harthon (which I’ve got)with Jesse James who wrote this on vocals, which I personally think is way better than this Cliff Nobles version which I also have on the original Phil La Soul label. I’m not saying
Other way round. The American Phil-La of Soul issue is common as muck, but the UK release on CBS Direction (pictured here) is quite hard to come by. Tragic, isn’t it?
A 1960's classic forever. Cliff Nobles gave OUR GENERATION IN THE CARIBBEAN-trinidad- the ANTHEM-THE HORSE R.I.P my brother you will always be with us.
Stunning tunnnnnnnne x
Thanks for authentic and powerful music. It liberates soul and feelings...
this version was an alternative vocal version for overseas. the vocal version that was on the original american label (phil a of soul) was vocally different in arrangement and the chorus would feature him singing its alright, alright. plus this version's master seems to be pitched a little. I have the original US 7" single.
It just goes to show you, that behind every irresistibly catchy tune is the Background Music-first & foremost. This song is so strong & powerful, the Music alone stands by itself (as in the favoring of it being an Instrumental) & the Vocal/Lyrics, the Icing on the Cake. IMO all three versions are a Winners-being in three different Worlds, if you will. The two with the Lyrics are just as Dy-No-Mite as the Instrumental version. If everybody would hit the Streets in the AM dancing together to this song, the World would be a better Place.
Right!
Jimmy Murphy This vocal version is so bad no wonder the instrumental caught on and this didn’t.
Glenn Lego this version did catch on
Wow. I knew "The Horse" as a catchy but rather repetitive instrumental. Now that I've heard the true intended 'A' side, with Cliff's vocals, what a song! This should have been the hit. "The Horse", as an instrumental, is still a snappy tune ... but I now can't hear it without asking "Hey, where's Cliff?" 'Love is All Right' is an awesome record.
I'm heading to iTunes right now to buy this.
Agree....with the vocal it really rocks
Let’s Face it - this Tune is a real Groove, no matter which way you slice it : with or without Vocal. Such a “ Feel -Good” song. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You Mr. Cliff Nobles.
When the instrumental track became popular as "The Horse", Cliff Nobles went back and recorded new lyrics about the new dance called the Horse. When you hear this with singing, it makes a lot more sense, rather than the sort of repetitious music by itself - although I like it that way better.
This was supposed to be the A side of "The Horse." Jesse James only wrote the one song for Cliff Nobles, so James, as producer, lifted the vocal track and made that the B side. Disc jockeys (like myself) were starved for instrumentals to fill out an hour and hit a network newscast on time, so they latched on the "The Horse." It got so much airplay that it eventually made it to #2 on the Billboard chart, while "Love is All Right" was hardly played at all and became only a footnote in music history.
Nice to hear your comments Dave,as you will know Jesse James not only wrote the song but also sang it himself first but it never got him singing it never got beyond the studio acetate.
“The Horse” features the session players from the band before they became MFSB, and later the Salsoul Orchestra.
This is the B-side to their big hit “The Horse” as Cliff Nobles & Co., but it was originally intended as the A-side.
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Nice! thank you
A song by a horse of course, the famous Mr.Cliff Noblbes. This was the vocal "prototype.." IF you WILL: of his bjig 1968 hit The Horse. Neeeeeeigh!
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This was the flip side of "The Horse" (May '68), using the exact same music track but with the vocal added. I think both sides should of charted, it's great.
Actually, this song was the A-side. It's just that the B-side, "The Horse", became more popular.
The Horse got up to #2 on the Billboard charts. I don't think this song charted.
Absolutely. He kinda reminds me of James Brown.
The Horse was played at high school pep rallies since the came out in "68.
They sold the same amount of records!😁🤷♂️ After all they were both part of the package. So they were both hits even though unintentionally. Lol
Don't hear this much but it is a really nice track......Ian
Cliff,as Jesse James,wrote this
Actually, Jesse James is his own person. Beyond this song, James also wrote "Boogaloo Down Broadway" by The Fantastic Johnny C. Amusingly, both songs were released on Phil-L.A. of Soul Records.
quality . . .
This cover version is decent but, the original, by Jesse James, is streets ahead..
Sorry DJ X-Ray but this IS the original! Lyrics by Jesse James and arrangements by the legendary Bobby Martin.Studio musicians were later to become MFSB/Salsoul/Ritchie Family et al. "The Horse" was the B side. Blessings!
What I meant was the original track on Harthon (which I’ve got)with Jesse James who wrote this on vocals, which I personally think is way better than this Cliff Nobles version which I also have on the original Phil La Soul label. I’m not saying
I’m not saying this isn’t a grea track . Give the Jesse James original a listen. All the best.
Why did they have to ruin a great instrumental by putting words to it?
Other way round.
The American Phil-La of Soul issue is common as muck, but the UK release on CBS Direction (pictured here) is quite hard to come by. Tragic, isn’t it?