First Time Hearing Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music | REACTION 🔥🔥🔥

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Komentáře • 175

  • @dadmateryn8092
    @dadmateryn8092 Před 5 měsíci +133

    His name is Rob Parissi. The song is a true story. They are a rock band that played a gig with an all black audience and they were a little scared. between sets a black dude came up to them and said "why don't you play some funky music white boy!" and the rest as they say is history. true story!

  • @asyouknowmesoiam
    @asyouknowmesoiam Před 5 měsíci +48

    Whats weird is how everyone wants to be diversities, but, just as you said, everyone was unique then. Us old folks miss it

  • @Polymathically
    @Polymathically Před 4 měsíci +37

    "This sounds like something that could be played at the cookout!" Ohhh, it was. And at wedding receptions, proms, and all the other parties you could think of back in the day. I miss those times.

  • @danw1955
    @danw1955 Před 4 měsíci +8

    Rob Parissi and Wild Cherry are the best thing to ever come out of mid-Ohio! In 1976 when this came out, we had no idea these guys weren't black until 2 or 3 months after this song came out (I didn't actually catch the Midnight Special on TV when they played). All we knew was it rocked hard, and EVERYONE loved it!😍 Music bridges the generations baby!

  • @jiujitsujackson9831
    @jiujitsujackson9831 Před 5 měsíci +16

    What I love most about this song the lyrics are based off a true story that took place in my hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on the north side in a club called club 2001. It became an instant classic

  • @patriciapierce9781
    @patriciapierce9781 Před 4 měsíci +21

    In the late 60s and early 70s , we had no problem with the color of the skin.

  • @Fruit17-ip4vl
    @Fruit17-ip4vl Před 5 měsíci +20

    Good for you ❤️😎Ashley!
    It is great that you feel the music on an emotional level!
    We can’t go back to these times, but we can enjoy your reaction to these songs 🎧! It is priceless! ❤️😎
    The music of my generation was outstanding! It cannot be duplicated! I love the fact that the young people are rediscovering these songs! That is the beauty of it!
    The rhythm is unmatched! ❤️
    The guitarist was Bryan Bassett and
    bassist Allen Wentz.
    The drummer: Ron Beitle
    Session players: Chuck Berginc, Jack Brndiar (trumpets), Joe Eckert and Rick Singer (saxes)
    This is a great song! Love it! You can hear the instruments 🎹 throughout this song! It makes you want to get up and move!

  • @miltonslocum8957
    @miltonslocum8957 Před 5 měsíci +12

    Oh yeah...Wild Cherry brought the Funk!!!🔥🔥
    And yes, just another song we partied to back in the day. Great times! And when this came out in 76, they had two guitarist. So it was either Rob Parrisi or Bryan Bassett. Really enjoy you enjoying these songs from then! Take care Ashley!

  • @stevekaczmarczyk9701
    @stevekaczmarczyk9701 Před 4 měsíci +10

    The band's and the music,, back then till story's and never gets old,,,,,

    • @stevekaczmarczyk9701
      @stevekaczmarczyk9701 Před 4 měsíci +2

      Anytime beautiful,, keep listening 🎧🎶🎧 too that old school music,, check out the group is,, Exile,, the song is called,,, kiss you all over,,,💖🥰💞💞💞🥰💖

  • @jerryjordan2482
    @jerryjordan2482 Před 5 měsíci +32

    Listen Average White Band and the Tower of Power ! Also Kc and the Sunshine Band !

    • @Mishy555
      @Mishy555 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Yessss. Absolutely

    • @jerryjordan2482
      @jerryjordan2482 Před 5 měsíci

      @@Mishy555 Factz ! My Parents used to Play them in the House and My Grandparents owned a Record Shop in Long Beach Back then ! It was Great Memories !

    • @Mishy555
      @Mishy555 Před 5 měsíci

      @@jerryjordan2482 Oh they owned a record shop…how cool. My parents also used to play their music, and you could hear it all through the house! And I mean ALL THROUGH THE HOUSE. These memories are priceless.😊

    • @mcbeezee2120
      @mcbeezee2120 Před 4 měsíci +1

      All excellent picks. Love AWB's "Cut The Cake".

  • @vincentfilteau5782
    @vincentfilteau5782 Před 5 měsíci +14

    Yes yes yes ! This is a party favorite any time, any where. Ashley that was some chair dance.I'm impressed, lol God bless !

  • @mitchtop3827
    @mitchtop3827 Před 5 měsíci +16

    An audience member screamed out, play that funky music while boy at a concert. The guy goes and takes a 15 minute break and writes play that funky music white boy, comes back and plays it. Nothing like getting bullied!

  • @craigdawson6516
    @craigdawson6516 Před 5 měsíci +15

    loved roller skating to this song back in the day

  • @SaverioP
    @SaverioP Před 5 měsíci +6

    This version is missing an entire verse. There's a live performance of the full version from The Midnight Special that's worth a look.

  • @keithknox5829
    @keithknox5829 Před 5 měsíci +9

    You get it Ashley! The music back then was so original. Everybody pretty much had their own bag. But Wild Cherry did give me a Commodore vibe. If just the lead singer on this song.

  • @bradsense7431
    @bradsense7431 Před 4 měsíci +28

    I recommend also inviting Ram Jam to the cookout. And tell them to bring Black Betty along.

  • @godquest52
    @godquest52 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Oh, my Whitney, and shout out to @dadmateryn8092 for telling the story. It happened to me in an enlisted men's club in the Army, and your boy from Tennessee was getting his groove on. My brothers came in with those beautiful flowing fros, and our first haircut cut us all down. Pride does come before the fall, ya''ll. It brings back some good memories. Peace and love one another.

  • @audreymarshall3031
    @audreymarshall3031 Před 4 měsíci +5

    Been dancing to this music for 48 years! ❤

  • @billyrocket62
    @billyrocket62 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Yes, awesome song, one of my all time favorites. But you really should just kick back and listen to the whole album. One great song after another. Masterpiece album.

  • @musicloverchiefsfan5410
    @musicloverchiefsfan5410 Před 5 měsíci +7

    Great reaction Ashley! Music (back then) had personality, because the artists had musical and lyrical talent and that was poured into their music and performances. There was an intangible but recognizable quality to music that was was borne from within the artists. Groups had multiple members with talent (vocalists, musicians, or both).
    Recent music pales in comparison for this reason - at least imho. Love your reactions!

  • @MrLarryec
    @MrLarryec Před 5 měsíci +5

    Yes. Wild Cherry, the Doobie Brothers, Steve Windwood, even the Four Seasons

  • @pedrodebarros4949
    @pedrodebarros4949 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Hi I am from Africa,Maputo,Mozambique started watching your reactions to music today.i was born in December 1951,an old toppie as we say in my adopted country South Africa,went to study there in 1962,my daughters and grandson where born there.I love music,play guitar since 1970,own 8 guitars.I enjoy and trills me that you love most of the music from my youth and early adult life.
    you still have a long way to go for the music of late 50's to now.That was music and the sounds were actually made by the musicians and the instrument we use.Need to listen to the BEATIES,ROLLING STONES,GEORGE BAKER,HOLLIES GEORGIA SATELITESDIRE STRAITS,ERIC CLAPTAN,JERRY LEE LWEISS,LITTLE RICHARDS,OTTIS READING,PERCY SLEDGE JUST TO SAY A FEW,PINKFLOYED,VAN HALEN

  • @charlesf2804
    @charlesf2804 Před 5 měsíci +10

    Is this a re-upload? Thought I saw this yesterday. Anyway, fun reaction. And the chair-dancing was top notch! I'm more a listener than a dancer, but that doesn't mean I don't get the groove. And I agree with you about today's music versus the older stuff. Back in the day you had to have the chops to play and sing; no software to help you.

  • @vickun
    @vickun Před 3 měsíci +2

    Exactly...back then, everyone wanted to be different than anyone else. Looking for the next new thing. Music was new.
    Now I feel everyone just wants to make money. I mean in the past they all wanted to make money too, but there was no money in sounding like someone else. It seems too much like a formula now. It's like there are maybe 6 different types of acts...but with different "images"....
    I cherish the differences...heh heh...

  • @jparks1937
    @jparks1937 Před 5 měsíci +5

    when my ears heard this joint many moons ago. i thought the commodores...never mind...

  • @timothygarrett2785
    @timothygarrett2785 Před 4 měsíci +3

    I grew up in the best time for music late 60s 70s and 80s

  • @pray-for-peace
    @pray-for-peace Před 4 měsíci +2

    An underrated singer and band. That song is top 10 of all-time cool! It puts the "F" in Funk!

  • @mikefetterman6782
    @mikefetterman6782 Před 3 měsíci +1

    That guy is ELVIN BISHOP. He also is the guitarist on a solo record with Mickey Thomas singing called "FOOLED AROUND AND FELL IN LOVE". Elvin is a popular blues rock guitarist from the late 60s and 70s.

    • @glennb2227
      @glennb2227 Před 3 měsíci

      You must have the wrong video. That's not Elvin Bishop.

  • @SIXX2772
    @SIXX2772 Před 5 měsíci +9

    One fine woman!!

  • @kevinjennings238
    @kevinjennings238 Před 3 měsíci +1

    PISCES Here! I'm a 62 year old SWM, Never Married, so I can Relate to being "Emotional"! Hell, I Tear-Up watching Friends, Star Trek & Oprah! THIS Song.... when I heard it on the Radio I could Swear they were from the "HOOD"!

  • @LisaC.-mebugyou
    @LisaC.-mebugyou Před 2 měsíci +2

    We had the music before auto tune and everyone did their own thing yep we was blessed growing up with artists that had so much more freedom to do their own thing

  • @dagmar.6954
    @dagmar.6954 Před 5 měsíci +49

    Wild Cherry was formed in 1970. They have a very funky sound. Most people are shocked to see that this is a white band. The band's name "Wild Cherry" was taken from a box of cough drops.

  • @anitawright7169
    @anitawright7169 Před 5 měsíci +15

    I was16 when this song came out. Music back then was so good. I loved this then and I love it still. Love seeing young people reacting to these songs and liking them. Love your reaction!♥

  • @rickroden7666
    @rickroden7666 Před 4 měsíci

    Ashley, this is one of my favorite songs of the century. Its so up! makes me dance all over, and I'm a 74 yr old woman.

  • @FlamesCagney
    @FlamesCagney Před 4 měsíci +3

    "They can come to the cookout". LoL

  • @SandraSealySeawomanBDS
    @SandraSealySeawomanBDS Před 3 měsíci +1

    The "blue-eyed soul was evathing. I'm here bingeing on your funky and soulful reactions. You are too cute!😄 You MUST react to some Beegees.

  • @olbillythekid
    @olbillythekid Před 5 měsíci +5

    This is a real tear jerker. When this first came out many people cried themselves to death. The band was then arrested for murder. Is this true? Of course not. Am I just being an @sshole? Yes.

  • @voiceover2191
    @voiceover2191 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Funk is the best music to dance to, period. I have to admit, I never saw any footage of the band until now and indeed always thought the band members were black and I've danced to this song for 40 years.

  • @RichlandCommunity
    @RichlandCommunity Před 4 měsíci +2

    You are delightful, made my day ❤️

  • @Oneminutemindfulness
    @Oneminutemindfulness Před 4 měsíci +1

    From my hometown of Steubenville, Ohio. The home of Dean Martin.

  • @GranpaMike
    @GranpaMike Před 5 měsíci +2

    Right on!

  • @michaeltveten8458
    @michaeltveten8458 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Ash, gettin’ funky….I love it!

  • @shortaybrown
    @shortaybrown Před 4 měsíci +1

    LUV this Song!!!
    Great dancing!

  • @9AcreBaker
    @9AcreBaker Před 4 měsíci

    Oh my goodness 1982 we would go across the bridge to New Jersey where the drinking age was 18 and dance to this music...oh my gosh!!!

  • @lynnschook6124
    @lynnschook6124 Před 4 měsíci +2

    First time on your channel. LOVED your reaction. ❤️

  • @clivehope8409
    @clivehope8409 Před měsícem

    I remember them well, Grew up on this music and this song is a banger

  • @kevinjennings238
    @kevinjennings238 Před 3 měsíci

    You NOW, need to do the LIVE Video, from the "Midnight Special" TV Show!!! You'll see the "Brass Brothers" actually saying, "PLAY that Funky Music" to the singer and then, the Trumpeter SPINS his Horn during the last parts! Now THAT'S Funky!!!

  • @AdrianbCozad
    @AdrianbCozad Před 3 měsíci +1

    ❤ May I have this dance❤ Class of 71 ❤ 🎉🎉🎉 2024
    Everyone danced,there was no jealousy😊 example:if my girlfriend got tired,her friends would dance with me.😊

  • @Blaydedge
    @Blaydedge Před 4 měsíci

    Loving how you love this song, without reservation! I was a kid when it first came out. If it's good, that's all there is, enough said! Bravo Ashley! 👍

  • @becksullivan4796
    @becksullivan4796 Před 2 měsíci +1

    The ULTIMATE compliment! They can come to the cookout!!!

  • @danielhoehne801
    @danielhoehne801 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Once those elbows started rising to the beat, knew you were sold! ;)

  • @sissybushnell7959
    @sissybushnell7959 Před 3 měsíci +1

    It definitely was played at the cookouts

  • @kylesummers1565
    @kylesummers1565 Před 4 měsíci +1

    That's some good shit Sis! Peace, Love!!

  • @kennydeez..1774
    @kennydeez..1774 Před 5 měsíci +2

    🔥🔥Classic Jam!🔥🔥

  • @orlandoochoada2242
    @orlandoochoada2242 Před 4 měsíci +1

    You might enjoy Prince's cover of this song. In fact, I'm pretty sure you will.

  • @boki1693
    @boki1693 Před 4 měsíci

    You need to ask your parents/grandparents if they know this song. In the 70's I was all about classic rock music but I did like funk and motown a lot too.

  • @troyanacker7190
    @troyanacker7190 Před 5 měsíci +1

    One of my first 8 tracks damn

  • @rckn-rndlwestvirginiarc4388
    @rckn-rndlwestvirginiarc4388 Před 4 měsíci

    I had so much fun dancing back then.....really miss those days

  • @bakercarl8518
    @bakercarl8518 Před 15 dny

    It's stays on my playlist. Come over for the barbecue and stay for the music.

  • @johnk275
    @johnk275 Před 5 měsíci +1

    New subscriber, great reactions! If you want an upbeat song that will get your heart pounding, I recommend Ram Jam ~ Black Betty. It’s a short song but I think you’ll like it! Glad I found your channel. 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @kaychristensen4394
    @kaychristensen4394 Před 8 dny

    One of the best tunes of the '80s. 😎

    • @theodoreritola7641
      @theodoreritola7641 Před dnem

      STOP YOUR LYING LOL THIS was in1976 look it up 80s kids love to song nap songs ALL in fune but true especiaily from 78 79 But FUNKY MUSIC WAS 4 be for the 80s where in Diapers.

  • @Shawn-rq4py
    @Shawn-rq4py Před 3 měsíci

    Check out Grand Funk Railroad “Inside Looking Out”. It’s from way back in 1969 & I guarantee you WILL NOT be disappointed. If you want some groovy, funky music this is it.

  • @cathykent8866
    @cathykent8866 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Hello Ashley I 've listened to all the old school music you've played. Try listening to Karyn White's song Superwoman

  • @omshantiwellnesscenter
    @omshantiwellnesscenter Před měsícem

    I love your authentic reactions.

  • @rckn-rndlwestvirginiarc4388
    @rckn-rndlwestvirginiarc4388 Před 4 měsíci

    If you haven't heard it, I would love to see your reaction to Peter Gabriel "sledgehammer "....it has an amazing groove to it

  • @hadrenspicer9035
    @hadrenspicer9035 Před 4 měsíci +1

    It was a one hit wonder by rob parrisi
    He lives in fla in a mansion

  • @lesliecrawford4227
    @lesliecrawford4227 Před měsícem

    Ashley this joint was play at cookouts, parties and was in heavy rotation on blk radio

  • @toddgross8099
    @toddgross8099 Před 4 měsíci

    Getting down and getting funky.

  • @d3mist0clesgee12
    @d3mist0clesgee12 Před 3 měsíci +1

    still funky years later!!!

  • @stevebenton6889
    @stevebenton6889 Před 13 dny

    They would love to come to your cookout.. and so would I.

  • @ralphnewberry1140
    @ralphnewberry1140 Před 4 měsíci

    GET IT!

  • @mcashid
    @mcashid Před 4 měsíci

    fvkin vibed with tttheyir so much. unbelievable energy. Was also wondering have you theyard of October Ends? they's new song is fire! You should react to it

  • @johnwilkinson4683
    @johnwilkinson4683 Před 4 měsíci

    And from Scotland! Huh...:)

  • @thomasgrover3223
    @thomasgrover3223 Před 2 měsíci

    Great reaction ❤

  • @johneldridge8678
    @johneldridge8678 Před 5 měsíci

    Excellent reaction!!! You're too funny with the clicking pens .

  • @MichaelSSmith-hs5pw
    @MichaelSSmith-hs5pw Před 4 měsíci +2

    It always cracks me up when black folks freak out when they find out that these guys are a white band. One black reactor after hearing this song & then watching the video said “There ain’t no way these guys are white!” LOL🤣

    • @FishGrease4445
      @FishGrease4445 Před 4 měsíci

      No disrespect but all white folks don't have rhythm and blues with feeling that moves us so when it does it's kinda surprising. At least for me🤷🏾‍♂️

  • @derrickpowell2563
    @derrickpowell2563 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Classic!!!!

  • @EricNess-sc3rh
    @EricNess-sc3rh Před měsícem

    You are so delightful

  • @CynsingsStudios
    @CynsingsStudios Před 3 měsíci

    There it is… Stank Face!! Love it ❤

  • @randlnickel9196
    @randlnickel9196 Před 3 měsíci

    This is a SAY WHAT song

  • @michaelball869
    @michaelball869 Před 4 měsíci

    great reaction

  • @FishGrease4445
    @FishGrease4445 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Steubenville Ohio Boyz...

  • @ericmcdowell5762
    @ericmcdowell5762 Před 4 měsíci

    Ashley, when this song first came out, I thought for sure this was a "black band", as they had a similar sound to them like "The Ohio Players", ... and then when I finally happened to see a video of the band, playing the song, I was at a total loss for words that their band was composed of all white guys, including the main vocalist. Great song indeed !
    czcams.com/video/BHcYFxU4fMo/video.html

  • @trickpony409
    @trickpony409 Před 5 měsíci

    ... don't forget to check out "Play That Funky Music Asian Girl' ...

  • @davidholmes2283
    @davidholmes2283 Před 4 měsíci

    Checkout George Thorogood - Bad to the bone at the Capital Theatre (The live version!).

  • @NoName-fx9zi
    @NoName-fx9zi Před 3 měsíci

    He sounds a little bit like the old Schoolhouse Rock cartoon for a Bill On Capitol Hill.

  • @josephjames4451
    @josephjames4451 Před 4 měsíci

    This song came out when I was in 6th Grade (1976) and I'm 61 now...all this time I thought it was a black band. LOL

  • @michaelknapp8961
    @michaelknapp8961 Před 4 měsíci

    I’m a white boy and I love it!!!!!!!

  • @tommygiacopelli1324
    @tommygiacopelli1324 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I want to go to the cookout I’m hungry🥳

  • @stephaniejacobson4874
    @stephaniejacobson4874 Před 3 měsíci

    Wild Cherry from Ohio, you need to see the video....... Big surprise

  • @quintondees4501
    @quintondees4501 Před 4 měsíci

    This one is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @user-xb2wt6iy4f
    @user-xb2wt6iy4f Před 5 měsíci

    Its been awhile since I heard that song but always a good listen. I'd like to suggest a song for a reaction, it's Slave Slide from 1977. You won't be disappointed. Thanks😊

  • @randlnickel9196
    @randlnickel9196 Před měsícem

    FUNKAFIED

  • @SG-js2qn
    @SG-js2qn Před 5 měsíci

    Artists naturally want to express something new and beautiful. However, corporate interest is to find something successful and keep working it till it is exhausted. So in the 70s we saw more of an artist-driven music industry, and the modern one is very corporate-driven. There's still creativity, it's just not as widely carried and supported as before.

  • @ritmovesuviano
    @ritmovesuviano Před 4 měsíci

    Nick Thurl Mavromatis has done it again! His new song is a masterpiece. React to it now!

  • @quarterhorse9772
    @quarterhorse9772 Před 12 dny

    We need to get back to great music like this, nothing like the music from the 60's and 70's. We didn't have any problems with skin color back then. We just had fun, of course we didn't let MSM tell us how we hated each other.

  • @williamjones6031
    @williamjones6031 Před 4 měsíci

    Unfortunately a One Hit Wonder.
    The reason being that this isn't the kind of music they usually played. But it's the one that made coin.
    It was the beginning of the Disco era and the people at the bar asked if they were going to play that funky (disco) music.
    They were rockers but they recorded it anyway.
    1978

  • @christineleblond7777
    @christineleblond7777 Před 2 měsíci

    They must all be old men now.. I remember them from the '70s.

  • @TheRealKymiPoo
    @TheRealKymiPoo Před 4 měsíci

    🧡

  • @busterhyman5907
    @busterhyman5907 Před 5 měsíci

    True story.
    After this hugely successful start, their follow-up single to this was:
    "Baby Don't You Know (that the honkies got soul)".
    It seems that their newly-found black audience didn't take kindly to being pandered to by this new white band; that had been allowed to come to the barbecue.
    They never got invited back.