Rare Earth was the first successful act signed by Motown Records label that consisted only of white members. "Hey, Big Brother", "Born To Wander" "(I Know) I'm Losing You" and "Get Ready" are other hits they had. Great stuff!
Glad to see that a band like rare Earth can break the oppression barrier that motown has done to people for years so glad that we were able to finally be included into something that we deserve to be in after all our hard work Finally to break through that oppressive racist motown records
Absolutely one of the funkiest song that I still love from my childhood. I used to play this for my wife and son on rainy days, spontaneous dancing would ensue!
Pete Rivera is in my top 3 lead singing drummers!!! Great song from a great band. That's why Barry Gordy put them on Motown and gave them their own subsidiary label!
Just a great blast from the past!!! From their 1971 album, "One World", this song has such a great funk, rock groove. Rare Earth was the first all white pop act signed to Motown. From the first guitar note you are drawn into one of the greatest record. Each instrument has a wonderful contribution to this great memory. Glad you were groovin Harri. This song gives such a positive joyous vibe. Thanks Harri and Imadrummin. 👏👏 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
Power-Funk from Detroit. A huge song when I was in Junior High, Middle School for some folks. We had dance units during the school day at my Jr. High, very progressive, and this was one of the most popular songs every day. "I Just Want To Celebrate" by Rare Earth rocks.
did you know that the drummer is the one who sings lead vocals on this song? I'm sure in the studio he overdubbed his vocals but live he plays drums AND sings this at the same time....
Great reaction Harri! I remember buying their Get Ready LP while still in high school. The title song was the whole 2nd side of the record. I was amazed that they could jam that song for 20+ minutes. Really good band!
I keep checking out your reactions, so why don't I just subscribe? DONE👍🏻🔔 This is easily 1 of my fav reactions (if not my favorite) from Harri, bro is FEELIN' it from the opener!!!💥🔥🔥🔥🌟
Hey there my bestie! I'm so glad that you reacted to the song! I deal with a lot of things internally, one of which is Complex PTSD ok? THIS song is one of many that I use when things start to get me down. I grew up listening to this and I loved it as a kid. It just really helps me so I can get my head "recalibrated" so to speak. A lot of times, it makes me appreciate some other things but I've forgotten that are good. Its message is simple but actually is also very powerful. So that is what makes this such a beautiful song. XOXO 😉💜😎 #NYGenXBIKERLady
Imadrummin ...Home Run. One of my favorite songs. Great choice my friend. They were a great band who did some fantastic covers of soul classics too. Good reaction Harri. 👍🙃🇺🇸🇨🇦🇬🇧🤴
I just love Rare Earth. In the early 70s they were must listening as you drove around in your car and got.......sssshhhh....high. Now don't tell anyone. My best friend used to drive his Mustang Boss around with me and we would turn the music up and get high (on life, of course). LOL.......he was also my first crush as I began to discover I wasn't straight. Rare Earth was a part of that awakening. Here's to muscle cars, cut off jeans, friendship, first crushes and rock n roll!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
It's hard to believe how a band that was quite popular back in the day is so unknown to so many today. Thanks for posting this. Perhaps it will revive the awareness of this great band just a little.
check out their album version remake of the Temptations I Know I'm Losing You-a mind blower classic!! This is one of the bands where the lead singer is the drummer.
Welcome to my high school days. Wanted to tell ya the Drummer, Peter Rivera is lead singer. Aside from him & Phil Collins there aren’t too many out there.
I was in high school when this was released. It's just as strong of a song today as it was then. As an over-the-road driver 1991-2018 I drove mainly at night and this was one of those songs that seemed to come at the right time when I needed some perking up and there wasn't anywhere to stop for a cup joe.
I love this song. More jubilant than Kool and The Gang's, "Celebration", and at the same time sarcastically ironic when you think about the lyrics. Nicely written! Listen to their ext re need cover of the Temptation's, " I'm Losing You!" ! Motown knew how to live record every one in the studio at the same session. With this song, you can feel the house is about to witness a huge paaarrr-taY!!!🥳
This is one of the baddest songs and I may have to follow it up with the live version very soon....which is epic. I just love it man when you get into it. I'm celebrating with you brother. 😀😀😀
My dad had this album! He passed his eclectic musical taste to me. We shared music with each other as gifts many times over the years. From Rare Earth to Doobie Brothers & War with some Sergio Mendez for some Latin flavor, plus The Mills Brothers for calm harmonies.
Rare Earth was an American rock band from the late 60's-70's. They were one of the first big hit-making acts signed by "Motown" that consisted only of white members. Some of their hits were "(I Know) I'm Losing You", "Born To Wander", Hey Big Brother", "Warm Ride", etc.
Their remake of Smokey Robinson’s “get ready”, in its original, almost 20 minute version, is one of the greatest jam sessions! Everybody gets their shots!
Rare Earth had so many cool funky songs and I think you should react the song "Ma" ! The whole album is one big party that you have to experience once. It would be much better if you were about sixteen today and at a party at this time :-)) Best regards @all from hamburg (germany)
Harri, You and I have the exact same thoughts on this song. I anticipated and loved your reaction throughout. This is my go to, git yo butt moving song
Always was cause for celebration when I saw them listed among the guests on the Midnight Special or maybe Don Kirschner's Rock Concert on a Friday night if I was home, or home early enough. The great, funky, percolating percussion assisted grooves, wah-wah guitar and soulful vocals ticked off a lot of marks or something on my checklist. Irresistible, not that you'd want to. 🔥🔥
One of the most underrated groups, ever. Thank you for playing their music. Please Keep highlighting them.
Sadly very underated.
Rare Earth was the first successful act signed by Motown Records label that consisted only of white members. "Hey, Big Brother", "Born To Wander" "(I Know) I'm Losing You" and "Get Ready" are other hits they had. Great stuff!
Motown was so impressed with them they gave the their own label..Rare Earth Records
R. Dean Taylor was also on Motown and managed a big hit with "Indiana Wants Me".
Straydogger knows their shit 👊🏼
Glad to see that a band like rare Earth can break the oppression barrier that motown has done to people for years so glad that we were able to finally be included into something that we deserve to be in after all our hard work Finally to break through that oppressive racist motown records
There probably won`t be another time of so much revolutionary rock,
Absolutely one of the funkiest song that I still love from my childhood. I used to play this for my wife and son on rainy days, spontaneous dancing would ensue!
Pete Rivera is in my top 3 lead singing drummers!!! Great song from a great band. That's why Barry Gordy put them on Motown and gave them their own subsidiary label!
Excellent excellent song! Great singing and the countless instruments. 💖🎶
MOTOWN ROCK & ROLL!!! Rare Earth delivers funky rock & roll and they don't take any prisoners either!!!
Love me some jammin Rare Earth!
I just want to celebrate!
Yeah Yeah!
Great song!
Just a great blast from the past!!! From their 1971 album, "One World", this song has such a great funk, rock groove. Rare Earth was the first all white pop act signed to Motown.
From the first guitar note you are drawn into one of the greatest record.
Each instrument has a wonderful contribution to this great memory. Glad you were groovin Harri. This song gives such a positive joyous vibe. Thanks Harri and Imadrummin. 👏👏 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
Power-Funk from Detroit. A huge song when I was in Junior High, Middle School for some folks. We had dance units during the school day at my Jr. High, very progressive, and this was one of the most popular songs every day. "I Just Want To Celebrate" by Rare Earth rocks.
I love this song so much and it's so upbeat. Thanks Imadrummin and Harri.
I thought for sure that was one of your requests Cyn. 😉👍🙃🇨🇦🇺🇸🇬🇧🤴
Thank you Cynthia. Glad you were digging it. I always have. 😀😀😀
@@DanielVolk-jm4nt :)
So fun to dance to--in the sun, of course!! ❤
did you know that the drummer is the one who sings lead vocals on this song? I'm sure in the studio he overdubbed his vocals but live he plays drums AND sings this at the same time....
Awesome song! One that I need to hear every now and then to remind me how good it was
The ONLY White band signed by Motown !! The lead singer & drummer Pete Rivera still tours a little bit on his own.
I actually had a crappy day today. This was an absolutely perfect remedy! 🖖🏼
Toddy,
Since he mentioned Sly and the Family Stone....another pop funk groove "lift me up" tune is "Dance to the Music"
I have the 45 of this song. Awesome, under-rated band. Rock on.
This is great on their live album..."Rare Earth in Concert" (the "backpack album" which also includes a 23-minute version of "Get Ready").
I’m 100% with you on this Hari, this song sinks deep into your soul and spirit, always there for the rest of your life. Simply amazing.
Great reaction Harri! I remember buying their Get Ready LP while still in high school. The title song was the whole 2nd side of the record. I was amazed that they could jam that song for 20+ minutes. Really good band!
Thanks for reacting to this funky rock classic. One of my favorites from the early 70's. I just uploaded this to my channel about week ago.
I keep checking out your reactions, so why don't I just subscribe? DONE👍🏻🔔 This is easily 1 of my fav reactions (if not my favorite) from Harri, bro is FEELIN' it from the opener!!!💥🔥🔥🔥🌟
Thank you, Sir, for bringing me back to great music I had forgotten long ago. Bless y'all a million times.
Hey there my bestie! I'm so glad that you reacted to the song! I deal with a lot of things internally, one of which is Complex PTSD ok? THIS song is one of many that I use when things start to get me down. I grew up listening to this and I loved it as a kid. It just really helps me so I can get my head "recalibrated" so to speak. A lot of times, it makes me appreciate some other things but I've forgotten that are good. Its message is simple but actually is also very powerful. So that is what makes this such a beautiful song. XOXO 😉💜😎 #NYGenXBIKERLady
Imadrummin ...Home Run. One of my favorite songs.
Great choice my friend. They were a great band who
did some fantastic covers of soul classics too. Good reaction Harri. 👍🙃🇺🇸🇨🇦🇬🇧🤴
Thank you Mr Volk. I always loved this song. What a grove.👍👍👍
This is one Bada*s kicka*s jam !!!
Great reaction!! 😁
Here's another band I always thought was Black!
I saw Rare Earth live once - what a party vibe.
My first time going to a big band concert was seeing Rare Earth...They were just starting to get big time...awesome concert..danced my arse off...LOL
Great song, great band
You’re on a roll this week Hari! Love how many of my favs your reacting to 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thank you Harri and Umadrumin .👏👏👏👏
I can sit and listen to the album called ' MA ' by Rare Earth. All night. Fantastic group.
Knew you'd dig this one. I love your zest for life and for all things with a positive outlook. Bless you Harri, keep on keeping on!
Great song
That was fun. Great reaction, Harri.
The thing that amazed was the drummer was often the lead singer.....playing those funky rhythms at the same time
Love this one. Great song.
I just love Rare Earth. In the early 70s they were must listening as you drove around in your car and got.......sssshhhh....high. Now don't tell anyone. My best friend used to drive his Mustang Boss around with me and we would turn the music up and get high (on life, of course). LOL.......he was also my first crush as I began to discover I wasn't straight. Rare Earth was a part of that awakening. Here's to muscle cars, cut off jeans, friendship, first crushes and rock n roll!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
One of my Top 3 bands of all time.
"when there's light, there's hope" LEGIT😅♥️🇿🇦
THANKS HARRI 🙏🏻
Harri, you definitely know how to jam to great classic music; Rare Earth was definitely a great group and had some great tunes
It's hard to believe how a band that was quite popular back in the day is so unknown to so many today.
Thanks for posting this. Perhaps it will revive the awareness of this great band just a little.
Your reaction mimics mine... *every* time the funk kicks in at the top of this tune. Can't sit still for this one.
I love it too! Great Motown Rock-'n'-roll.
I just want to celebrate!😮
Please do a reaction to their version of "I'm Losing You"! The single version - not the album version.
I love your chill vibe. When I saw you had reacted to this song, I knew you'd love it. God bless!
Made my day already Harri! Love it!
check out their album version remake of the Temptations I Know I'm Losing You-a mind blower classic!! This is one of the bands where the lead singer is the drummer.
I always thought this is a great song.
👍👍🎶🎶
Euphoric! One of my all time favs.
The Drummer is the lead singer too!!!
LISTEN TO THEIR VERSION OF GET READY!!
Welcome to my high school days. Wanted to tell ya the Drummer, Peter Rivera is lead singer. Aside from him & Phil Collins there aren’t too many out there.
The voices are rich and resonant
Love it when these songs affect you the way they do me.
We should all be wanting to celebrate each and every day.
I always thought this was Sly and The Family Stone too!
I was in high school when this was released. It's just as strong of a song today as it was then. As an over-the-road driver 1991-2018 I drove mainly at night and this was one of those songs that seemed to come at the right time when I needed some perking up and there wasn't anywhere to stop for a cup joe.
Jr. high dances at camp. Woohoo.
Always loved this song ❤️😍
Love the congas!
I love this song. More jubilant than Kool and The Gang's, "Celebration", and at the same time sarcastically ironic when you think about the lyrics. Nicely written! Listen to their ext re need cover of the Temptation's, " I'm Losing You!" ! Motown knew how to live record every one in the studio at the same session. With this song, you can feel the house is about to witness a huge paaarrr-taY!!!🥳
Lets get us some more Rare Earth...the LLLONGG versions.
A timeless classic.
This is one of the baddest songs and I may have to follow it up with the live version very soon....which is epic. I just love it man when you get into it. I'm celebrating with you brother. 😀😀😀
Listen to it every damn day ✌🏻❤️
This was a fantastic song🎉
A similar Funk Rock tune would be "Vehicle" by the Ides of March (which you've heard recently). But there aren't many like those two tracks.
My dad had this album! He passed his eclectic musical taste to me. We shared music with each other as gifts many times over the years. From Rare Earth to Doobie Brothers & War with some Sergio Mendez for some Latin flavor, plus The Mills Brothers for calm harmonies.
Harri you're nailin it here ...straight vibe .
I agree. The congas at the end kill it.👍😎
The drummer is the singer. More Rare Earth please.
Another Motown Classic. The guys rocked it and imagine no Funk Brothers on this one
I have an entire Pandora station built on this song. I think of my Deep Funk station.
Gotcha Harri! How fun!!
What a great time for music t seemed like every song was a banger😮
Rare Earth was an American rock band from the late 60's-70's. They were one of the first big hit-making acts signed by "Motown" that consisted only of white members. Some of their hits were "(I Know) I'm Losing You", "Born To Wander", Hey Big Brother", "Warm Ride", etc.
Losing you,live,off the backpack album,incredible
Dug these guys from the time I heard "Get Ready" on the radio in 1969. Procured most of their albums. The live one is awesome.
Greatest drum break ever!
Their remake of Smokey Robinson’s “get ready”, in its original, almost 20 minute version, is one of the greatest jam sessions! Everybody gets their shots!
I wore out that album
Singing drummers gotta be some of the koolest people ever!!!
You should ck out the live version! Extremely awesome!
Imadrummin hits the top again!
Much appreciated Denise. Glad you enjoyed this one. 😀👍✌
You should watch them playing at the Monterey Pop Festival. Even better.
I remember dancing at my junior prom to this song. I think it was my first time dancing with a girl.
Rare Earth had so many cool funky songs and I think you should react the song "Ma" ! The whole album is one big party that you have to experience once. It would be much better if you were about sixteen today and at a party at this time :-)) Best regards @all from hamburg (germany)
a smile in music….
They wear the first group to cross over. And cross over they did. We could use them now.
Love this song. 😂
Harri, You and I have the exact same thoughts on this song. I anticipated and loved your reaction throughout. This is my go to, git yo butt moving song
Always was cause for celebration when I saw them listed among the guests on the Midnight Special or maybe Don Kirschner's Rock Concert on a Friday night if I was home, or home early enough. The great, funky, percolating percussion assisted grooves, wah-wah guitar and soulful vocals ticked off a lot of marks or something on my checklist. Irresistible, not that you'd want to. 🔥🔥
Went to their Concert at Bradley University in Peoria Illinois 1974 over 2 and half hours of fantastic jamming . Please check out Born to Wander .
Dennis Coffey on guitar 🎸 if want to listen to a great one the bongo brothers that great music