A very rare clip of Cliff Nobles and his group performing the horse. This clip has the original musicians of the song. Benny Williams on Bass, Bobby Tucker on Guitar, Tommy Soul on Drums.
This the Umpteenth time I'm hearing this song. First time seeing the band, I thought they were White Americans. I'm stunned and yet proud to see they Black Americans.
I'm 68/Yrs.. This Song still gets to 'Me.. If Your High School Band did Not played this for: Football/Basket-Ball to get the Crowd going. You were-nt 'Shi.. .
They were all exceptional musicians, as well as producers, arrangers, and songwriters as well. They were true musicians that played with so much passion and they took their craft very seriously.
This here is a timeless 60's (1968) classic, it's absolutely one of the funkiest instruments ever recorded, in music history, R.I.P. Mr. Clifford James Nobles, b.k.a. Cliff Nobles...
@jerrylakey6270, WELCOME HOME BROTHER,. My brother and I were both in during Vietnam. I was NOT over there. My brother went twice at his request. He was past the DMZ in North Vietnam. He made it back, however, sadly we lost him to cancer due to Agent Orange. Glad you made it. Rest In Peace David R. Hood, miss you brother.
I was born in 1968, but my Dad use to play this song a lot on his 8 track player in his 1969 Chevrolet Impala convertible or his Zenith Hi-fi reel-to reel. He even use to play that song on 45 rpm on his record player, I remembered hearing the static from the needle on his record player. That brought back my childhood memories, those where the good ol days!
thank you for sharing the video, and for passing along the sad news. my friend and VJ (video jockey) Darrell Gordon in Chicago would like to know if that episode of "Groove In" is available in its entirety.
Michael Stanek The complete "Groove In" episode can be found on the DVD set "Barry Richards TV Collection Vol. 1" Google that title for details or visit the website: BarryRichardsShows.com
THANK YOU...This was my High School's "Fight Song" that was played to encourage our football players to make a TD. This brings back memories. I think I watched it on SOUL TRAIN. I sent links out to 50 buddies. I've gotten smiles and good memories back from them !
Performed this song many times with my band back in the late 60’s. We had 4 horns, I played both alto. and bari sax. Played several shows for Barry Richards in the DC area.
I'm constantly amazed when it comes to how many records they played on...and not just Philadelphia Int'l,Gamble,Neptune or Golden Fleece labels either. Joe Simon,Wilson Pickett,BB King,Dusty Springfield,The Whispers,Little Anthony & The Imperials,Barbara Mason,Johnny Moore,The Epsilons and countless others. Then they recorded as a band under several aliases as The Brothers Of Hope,Salsoul Orchestra and The Electric Indian.
+jasper bradley Hi Jasper, hope you are well. I have been researching a song called "It really hurts me girl" by the Carstairs. It was recorded in Jessie's studio Future Gold in North Philly in 73, and remixed there my Tom Moulton who's version changed "Northern Soul" to "Modern Soul" in the UK. A major offshoot of late 70s dance floor fillers. Anyways, the song was a complete enigma in the US, and only ever released as a promo white label vinyl on "Red Coach" records distributed by Chess. I have spoken with Tom regarding the track but he does not know the identity of the drummer. Is there any chance you are still in touch with Jesse, is he still alive? Or do you know if the studio log archives may have been saved somewhere. I can't find any info on the studio anymore and the number is disconnect, so I'm guessing that is long since out of business too. Im sure you know Jessie's most notorious artist collar was with Cliff Nobles. I managed to find out that his drummer was called Tommy Soul. But cannot confirm he played on that track. Any light you may be able to shed i would really appreciate. Thanks so much.
As a bassist for over 50 years, the bass/drummer jam in the middle taught me how to be part of a tight rhythm section. Of course I have played, and heard, a great deal of music since, but this was a primer of my musical DNA.
Hi Mr Bradley. i have recently read that some of the musicians who did this recording may have worked for Cameo records when the Orlons were there. If so, do you know who they were., have tried in vain to track down names for the Cats who did those recordings thanks
The very first time I heard this song live is when Westwood High School Band played it back it 1971 in Memphis, TN at their band rehearsal before a football game. This song brings back some good memories.
And let's not forget that they also played behind Jerry Butler ("Hey Western Union Man", "Never Give You Up", "Only The Strong Survive", "Moody Woman", etc.). And though many mistake him for Curtis Mayfield, they also played behind William DeVaughan on the classic "Be Thankful (For What You've Got") & the subsequent album. Their credits run deep!
How about Lou Rawls, Phyllis Hyman, The Three Degrees, The Ritchie Family, The Intruders, Archie Bell & The Drells, Elton John, Michael Jackson and the Jacksons and the list goes on and on. The number of records that they played on is just AMAZING!!! That just shows how great these musicians are. I'm really impressed. You just don't see or hear that in what passes for music these days.
i remember the first time i heard this song was in the 90's on kono 101 here in the Alamo city, wonderful song beautiful memory, thanks for sharing yours :-)
Barry Richards, the boss with the hot sauce...lol I always remembered this as the theme to a show called the "Job Man Caravan." When I was a kid in Charleston S.C. Also, this tune was always popular with marching bands.
That's where i remember it from when i was a kid. The theme song from Jobman Caravan on ETV around 1972 in Columbia, SC. The show's host Bill Terrell is a legend in Columbia. His show kept the black community informed of important information concerning employment, education, etc.
The band that actually played on this record, was the future MFSB from Philly. Cliff Nobles hated it and didn't want it to be a B-side. But when it took off, he got in front of it and took credit.
Apparently, he mastered the horse dance to go with the song. I was a very young child, but I remember that that dance was the bomb back in the day. In Texas they did it just like that!
Bunny Sigler,The Vibrations,Billy Paul,Johnny Williams,TNJ's,The Modulations,The Futures,Dee Dee Sharp,The Ambassadors,The Temprees even went to Philly for some....we can go on all day. Don't even think of all of the one-offs they played on where there were producers you didn't recognize by name but when the needle hit the grooves you knew it was MFSB. I'm STILL discovering records they played on and it's mind blowing!
Thanks for sharing! I'm 39, and remember them always playing this song at our high school football games around 1992-93, loving what the band was playing and wondering what it was, that's good music lasting that long!
I'm 54, graduated in 1978, we played this in our marching band as well, great song, fun song, real crowd pleaser! We marched with one bass drum back in the day, 8 snares, 1 cymbal player and no mallet instruments, this was definitely a fun tune to play, they let the drum section solo for 4-8 measures! The song was released in 1968, it was only 10 years old when we played it.
signman250 I was born in 1978 and listened to oldies stations as a kid in the 80s. I always loved this song. Soulful strut too. The 60s were the best time for music. Although the 70s were pretty good too!
Thanks for posting this. Somehow, over the last 50+ years, l forgot that the dance known as "The Horse " was distinctly different than the earlier dance known as, "The Pony". I 've got to work this out. I'm hopin' Black chicks might dig me!
Peabody Magnet High (Warhorses) that was their theme song for a few years. I'M not sure if still is. A great song and a wonderful Marching band back in the day.
I don't remember Groove In. I don't think it was shown on the west coast. It really looks as though Cliff and Lil' Tina are doing two different dances. And what an outfit! I appreciate being able to see this video. Thanks for uploading it.
I remember this at 6th grade dances and halftime jr high football when I played in 1970 . NOT to mention The Country Club Palace in Yanceyville Nc. Sweet Memories.
We played this song in High School band. I played trumpet and those high Cs were almost impossible to hit! My friends Lauren and Michael had the drum line down though!
You can tell this was sync'd, though - that's the original studio recording that was aired, and the video was sync'd the best they could at the time. That's pretty much the way everything was done back then.
Each summer, from 1968 thru the very latter '70s, Philly, and the entire Delaware Valley, "The Horse" received almost constant airplay, on WFIL 56-AM, WIBBAGE, WCAU-FM, and local, suburban stations. It always kicked off with "See You in September"(The Happenings), in late May, and was 'amplified', by Ed Hurst, and the Steel Pier Show". Great, but trying times...
It started down in alabama. That's where the horse got on his way... Spread across the country.. Until it hit LA.. .....THE DANCE WILL MAKE YOU PRANCE. I SAY THE HORSE.. OH IT'S ALLRIGHT.. EWW ITS ALL RIGHT...
and just think, the radio dj played this on his station, but found out that he played the instrumental side which was the wrong side because Cliff was actually singing on the other side which he was supposed to have played 😊
If you were any where alive in '68.....this song was it !!!
I was 8 years old
Yep‼️ my high school band used to play this at the football game❤
13 😅
I get the goosebumps every time I hear this song! This was back in 1968 when I was 15! Now I’m 71 still gets to me!!!❤❤❤
This the Umpteenth time I'm hearing this song. First time seeing the band, I thought they were White Americans. I'm stunned and yet proud to see they Black Americans.
Shocked that black Americans are playing a music starting by black Americans? Smh
I'm 68/Yrs.. This Song still gets to 'Me.. If Your High School Band did Not played this for: Football/Basket-Ball to get the Crowd going. You were-nt 'Shi.. .
They were all exceptional musicians, as well as producers, arrangers, and songwriters as well. They were true musicians that played with so much passion and they took their craft very seriously.
This here is a timeless 60's (1968) classic, it's absolutely one of the funkiest instruments ever recorded, in music history, R.I.P. Mr. Clifford James Nobles, b.k.a. Cliff Nobles...
One of the first things learned in dance classes is to not look down at your feet. The guy isn't but the girl just won't stop.
This was one of the theme songs on AFVN Vietnam radio in 1971/72 when I was at Cam Ranh Bay Vietnam!!!! Great memory
Glad You made it home..
@jerrylakey6270, WELCOME HOME BROTHER,. My brother and I were both in during Vietnam. I was NOT over there. My brother went twice at his request. He was past the DMZ in North Vietnam. He made it back, however, sadly we lost him to cancer due to Agent Orange. Glad you made it. Rest In Peace David R. Hood, miss you brother.
Welcome Home
im going right to the club this weekend and bust this shit out
Lmbo!!!
Ain't it!!! I love this song.
Still rockin' it in 2021.
2022...now we have...????????
Exactly , nothing !
That is just so great! The outfits, the dancing, the song, the gold, the suits!!! Like wow.
A time when real music was made!
Gosh born 1950 and this came out 1968! Wow! I am OLD!! Love this song!!
God bless you Jeff
Our high school band still plays this to get the crowd up.
Fort Mill SC
1962
I was born in 1968, but my Dad use to play this song a lot on his 8 track player in his 1969 Chevrolet Impala convertible or his Zenith Hi-fi reel-to reel. He even use to play that song on 45 rpm on his record player, I remembered hearing the static from the needle on his record player. That brought back my childhood memories, those where the good ol days!
still have my old 45
yup...try whistling that junk they play, now-a-days
Hey, my dad too!!!🤣😂🤣
I was looking for this song for years until I saw it on TH-cam in 2021
Bass Player Bennie Williams has passed away this December 2013 We will remember a kind man and a wonderful entertainer.
thank you for sharing the video, and for passing along the sad news.
my friend and VJ (video jockey) Darrell Gordon in Chicago would like to know if that episode of "Groove In" is available in its entirety.
I am not sure. You can do a google search. Just got this the same way.
Michael Stanek
The complete "Groove In" episode can be found on the DVD set "Barry Richards TV Collection Vol. 1" Google that title for details or visit the website: BarryRichardsShows.com
Thanks so much for letting me know.
THANK YOU...This was my High School's "Fight Song" that was played to encourage our football players to make a TD. This brings back memories. I think I watched it on SOUL TRAIN.
I sent links out to 50 buddies. I've gotten smiles and good memories back from them !
Our high school played this at football games too. Go Highlanders!
The baddest house band that came together and gave us....
The
Sound
Of
Philadelphia
Great old school instrumental classic!!!!!
This was a great High School Band pep song
Performed this song many times with my band back in the late 60’s. We had 4 horns, I played both alto. and bari sax. Played several shows for Barry Richards in the DC area.
Watching this video in 2023, 12 years after it was posted! I too had the single at the time and now play it on my own radio shows. Music is eternal!
Early signs of funk in the guitar playing - what a great document, fsmr!
Man, oh man! I have nothing but great memories when Inhear that song.
I'm constantly amazed when it comes to how many records they played on...and not just Philadelphia Int'l,Gamble,Neptune or Golden Fleece labels either. Joe Simon,Wilson Pickett,BB King,Dusty Springfield,The Whispers,Little Anthony & The Imperials,Barbara Mason,Johnny Moore,The Epsilons and countless others. Then they recorded as a band under several aliases as The Brothers Of Hope,Salsoul Orchestra and The Electric Indian.
my first paid recording session was for the producer of this song Jessie James with guitar player Bobby Tucker
+jasper bradley Hi Jasper, hope you are well. I have been researching a song called "It really hurts me girl" by the Carstairs. It was recorded in Jessie's studio Future Gold in North Philly in 73, and remixed there my Tom Moulton who's version changed "Northern Soul" to "Modern Soul" in the UK. A major offshoot of late 70s dance floor fillers. Anyways, the song was a complete enigma in the US, and only ever released as a promo white label vinyl on "Red Coach" records distributed by Chess. I have spoken with Tom regarding the track but he does not know the identity of the drummer. Is there any chance you are still in touch with Jesse, is he still alive? Or do you know if the studio log archives may have been saved somewhere. I can't find any info on the studio anymore and the number is disconnect, so I'm guessing that is long since out of business too. Im sure you know Jessie's most notorious artist collar was with Cliff Nobles. I managed to find out that his drummer was called Tommy Soul. But cannot confirm he played on that track. Any light you may be able to shed i would really appreciate. Thanks so much.
Very cool Jasper , have loved this song since it came out, what instrument did you play ? , anyway, take good care, and please stay safe always..
As a bassist for over 50 years, the bass/drummer jam in the middle taught me how to be part of a tight rhythm section. Of course I have played, and heard, a great deal of music since, but this was a primer of my musical DNA.
That’s awesome! This song was one of my favorites as a kid. Soul never dies.
Hi Mr Bradley. i have recently read that some of the musicians who did this recording may have worked for Cameo records when the Orlons were there. If so, do you know who they were., have tried in vain to track down names for the Cats who did those recordings thanks
I was about 7 or 8 when this came out; it was everywhere!!
The very first time I heard this song live is when Westwood High School Band played it back it 1971 in Memphis, TN at their band rehearsal before a football game. This song brings back some good memories.
Blasting this in my 63 olds going to Robert Moses beach
Cold Schaefer beer
What a wonderful, happy song and a great dance too.
And let's not forget that they also played behind Jerry Butler ("Hey Western Union Man", "Never Give You Up", "Only The Strong Survive", "Moody Woman", etc.). And though many mistake him for Curtis Mayfield, they also played behind William DeVaughan on the classic "Be Thankful (For What You've Got") & the subsequent album. Their credits run deep!
2024. A Cultural Pioneer. People are still doing his dance.
I always knew that Cliff Nobles played this song. But I had never seen him or the group. I always have liked this song and I gave it a thumbs up
I think I was a fifth graders and loved dancing to this song. The way the young man danced was similar to my version of it. Thank you 😊
How about Lou Rawls, Phyllis Hyman, The Three Degrees, The Ritchie Family, The Intruders, Archie Bell & The Drells, Elton John, Michael Jackson and the Jacksons and the list goes on and on. The number of records that they played on is just AMAZING!!! That just shows how great these musicians are. I'm really impressed. You just don't see or hear that in what passes for music these days.
In 1968 I was 15 years old. After school I would tune in to " 55 " KTSA a.m. radio station in San Antonio, Tx. I loved that station. . . . .
i remember the first time i heard this song was in the 90's on kono 101 here in the
Alamo city, wonderful song beautiful memory, thanks for sharing yours :-)
Thanks . . . . . . .
23 yrs old and I love this music!!
I’m 21 and love anything from the 60s to the 90s!
Huge Track ! One of my all time Faves forever ! Fantastic Groove and a super catchy Melody.
Great music. Horns and drums are killer. Dancing a little goofy.
This came out in 1968. It was a jam.
Rest in peace Bennie Williams, My condolences to his family & loved ones.
Barry Richards, the boss with the hot sauce...lol
I always remembered this as the theme to a show called the "Job Man Caravan." When I was a kid in Charleston S.C. Also, this tune was always popular with marching bands.
Aiche Jaye ,,me too..glad to hear someone remembered the Job Man Caravan
Aiche Jaye I remember that show too. I heard it in Greenville back in the day.
That's where i remember it from when i was a kid. The theme song from Jobman Caravan on ETV around 1972 in Columbia, SC. The show's host Bill Terrell is a legend in Columbia. His show kept the black community informed of important information concerning employment, education, etc.
Awesome I still DJ this one I am 67
Me too, I'm 65
The band that actually played on this record, was the future MFSB from Philly. Cliff Nobles hated it and didn't want it to be a B-side. But when it took off, he got in front of it and took credit.
Apparently, he mastered the horse dance to go with the song. I was a very young child, but I remember that that dance was the bomb back in the day. In Texas they did it just like that!
I wasent too keen on soul music then but I loved this piece back in the late 60s early 70s
Wow! I remember doing this dance in front of the TV watching Swingin Time
Now THIS is the REAL stuff!
Bunny Sigler,The Vibrations,Billy Paul,Johnny Williams,TNJ's,The Modulations,The Futures,Dee Dee Sharp,The Ambassadors,The Temprees even went to Philly for some....we can go on all day. Don't even think of all of the one-offs they played on where there were producers you didn't recognize by name but when the needle hit the grooves you knew it was MFSB. I'm STILL discovering records they played on and it's mind blowing!
This real music! thanks
Thanks for sharing! I'm 39, and remember them always playing this song at our high school football games around 1992-93, loving what the band was playing and wondering what it was, that's good music lasting that long!
I'm 54, graduated in 1978, we played this in our marching band as well, great song, fun song, real crowd pleaser! We marched with one bass drum back in the day, 8 snares, 1 cymbal player and no mallet instruments, this was definitely a fun tune to play, they let the drum section solo for 4-8 measures! The song was released in 1968, it was only 10 years old when we played it.
That's neat, thanks for sharing.
signman250 My dad and I always enjoyed hearing this song played by marching bands. It must have been fun to play it.
signman250 I was born in 1978 and listened to oldies stations as a kid in the 80s. I always loved this song. Soulful strut too. The 60s were the best time for music. Although the 70s were pretty good too!
Thanks for posting this. Somehow, over the last 50+ years, l forgot that the dance known as "The Horse " was distinctly different than the earlier dance known as, "The Pony".
I 've got to work this out. I'm hopin' Black chicks might dig me!
Legendary 💎
This used to be my high schools fight song but it was changed to On Wisconsin. The band started playing it again at football games this year though.
I bought the 45 in 1968/69 when I first started work, still have it in my collection. thought it was brillint then and still do
And all three of those guys went on to play with the legendary house band, known as MFSB (Mother, Father, Sister, Brother).
the girl dancer -- she is just a doll
Peabody Magnet High (Warhorses) that was their theme song for a few years. I'M not sure if still is. A great song and a wonderful Marching band back in the day.
Holy crap, theres a whole dance for this?! I always just rocked out by myself when this came on
love this i have a copy second time around sold it in 1979 now back home 2014 how cool is that my tribute to cliff.
I don't remember Groove In. I don't think it was shown on the west coast. It really looks as though Cliff and Lil' Tina are doing two different dances. And what an outfit! I appreciate being able to see this video. Thanks for uploading it.
I remember this at 6th grade dances and halftime jr high football when I played in 1970 . NOT to mention The Country Club Palace in Yanceyville Nc. Sweet Memories.
i remember this song and watching my aunt and uncle dancing at a wedding notto long ago 😎😆
It's one of my favorite music
I was in the US Navy stationed at Norfolk, Va., when this song hit the charts --54 years ago.
Right on!!!! Great sound!!
...and then they just broke it down...
Mother
Father
Sister
Brother
Amazing footage!
Great find !! I can dig it.
2022 - and still groovin!
We played this song in High School band. I played trumpet and those high Cs were almost impossible to hit! My friends Lauren and Michael had the drum line down though!
They're smooooooth!!!
Yep this was my Greer High school fight song played it for all sports South Carolina. Go Yellow Jackets!
Brings back memories of the Nam 1968 - Pleiku
I’m here in 2022 and I think this is one if not the greatest instrumentals songs ever
they used to play this in our warmup when I played hi school basketball
This was way before my time but I absolutely love this song, I crank it up every time I play it!
Great song from '68 heard on WLS Chicago
Mike Terry, the baritone saxophonist, not shown here, is heard on the track.
This was the followup to the Pony.
....the boss with the hot sauce.
You don't get cheese like this from a host anymore.
Bobby Martin, founder of MFSB is right here!
You can tell this was sync'd, though - that's the original studio recording that was aired, and the video was sync'd the best they could at the time. That's pretty much the way everything was done back then.
OH MAN wish I could pick up a pair of drum sticks and play along
YungBlud from Atlanta's Saturday Morning show sent me here.. YELLOW DRESS WOMAN.. I,,,I, (speechless)
Great song!
They doing that dance now
Wonderfull!!!
Do anyone remember Eddie Anderson the drummer in the cliff noble ban
classic!
Classic bass/drums gettin it!!!
Jerry Blavet is the "Boss with the Hot Sauce"
Ronn Royce Jerry also goes by the geater with heater.and one more thing Jerry could dance his ass off lol.
The B-side, "Love is All Right," is "The Horse" with lyrics.
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Each summer, from 1968 thru the very latter '70s, Philly, and the entire Delaware Valley, "The Horse" received almost constant airplay, on WFIL 56-AM, WIBBAGE, WCAU-FM, and local, suburban stations. It always kicked off with "See You in September"(The Happenings), in late May, and was 'amplified', by Ed Hurst, and the Steel Pier Show". Great, but trying times...
It started down in alabama.
That's where the horse got on his way...
Spread across the country..
Until it hit LA..
.....THE DANCE WILL MAKE YOU PRANCE.
I SAY THE HORSE..
OH IT'S ALLRIGHT..
EWW ITS ALL RIGHT...
Love the recording
Bad asssss trumpet
But no trumpet player in the vid
Love the old days
My school band use to play this
and just think, the radio dj played this on his station, but found out that he played the instrumental side which was the wrong side because Cliff was actually singing on the other side which he was supposed to have played 😊
in our hood in 1966 we didnt do the horse like this lol.