Wigan Maxim's in 1985. He was singing off backing tapes, some people thought he was miming, so he turned off the tapes and sang without any backing, he was brilliant brought the house down as they say.
@@Longshotsblues That's incorrect. Bob Babbitt played bass guitar on Agent Double O Soul. Jamerson played on SOS Stop Her On Sight. "The session for “Agent Double-O-Soul” was the first for future Funk Brother bassist Bob Babbitt.". Source: michiganrockandrolllegends.com/index.php/mrrl-hall-of-fame/326-edwin-starr
Edwin Starr first recording label called Ric-Tic produced many classics like Agent Double OO Soul, Stop Her On Sight SOS, Headline News and his first hit single Back Street!
The record came out in Detroit in July 1965. I read somewhere that this Hollywood a Go-Go video was recorded in September 1965 when the record had become a national hit.
Great shot of Jackie and June dancing in the background. With the poor lighting, sketchy camera work, bland outfits and poor quality videos it's a rare treat to see a good shot of these fine young ladies.
Never seen him perform on tv in the 1960s. This is a real treat!
Very talented
Wigan Maxim's in 1985. He was singing off backing tapes, some people thought he was miming, so he turned off the tapes and sang without any backing, he was brilliant brought the house down as they say.
Dam he's soooo sharp... Sharper then a razor blade... And this was in the 60's..
The lad dancing at the end of the clip is amazing
Love This Song, Edwin was one of the best Soulsters on Our Planet!
A very underrated star for Motown
Not underrated in the North West
Facts
I actually remember watching this show. MAN! I’m old!!!
Happy Happy Birthday Edwin Starr! You sure are missed! What a talented singer you were!!!
A real classic. No more to be said.
My favorite record/song from 1965. I was 8 years old. My neighbor played this a lot. I got a copy at a flea market in 72. It's a prized possession lol
THE LEGENDARY EDWIN STARR, SOULMAN INDEED.
I'm proud of my bro who was on bass for many of Edwin's records. "War" one of his all-time favs.
@@Longshotsblues That's incorrect. Bob Babbitt played bass guitar on Agent Double O Soul. Jamerson played on SOS Stop Her On Sight. "The session for “Agent Double-O-Soul” was the first for future Funk Brother bassist Bob Babbitt.". Source: michiganrockandrolllegends.com/index.php/mrrl-hall-of-fame/326-edwin-starr
You're right to be proud. Your browser was a part of music history!!!
Respect!
I met and shook hands with him he was a huge fella and a down to earth bloke. Thanks, he's great.
In my opinion, his best. He was a good lookin' guy, too. Without a doubt this is one of the best Motown records not on a Motown label.
Seen this guy at the Twisted Wheel....absolute awesome performer.....
I was there too.
@@missp1912 THAT MANCHESTER I THINK
This guy was the dogs bollox.. No other to way to put it. And he decided to live in my neck of the woods.. Nottingham.. GB
wow great to see a clip of Edwin performing this awesome track on a contemporary show
That fella at the end is doing a shuffle, spin and a split!
Yeah I noticed that fella also.. who is that guy??? Great Dancer!!
@@deangarretson8235 Yes indeed! that guy was amazing as exciting to watch as the man on the stage Edwin himself lol.
Gazzarri dancers are amazing
Amazing combination of soulfulness with incredible subtlety! Exciting and dignified at the same time!
Wow, what a blast to see this! One of the best there was, Edwin Starr. Many thanks!
thanks! this is cool as hell! Edwin was indeed an agent of soul!
Ten people who watched this video need a high-powered shot of soul.
1:47 It’s a case for Agent 00 Soul
ABSOLUTELY PRICELESS FOOTAGE KTF
Jan.21st: Happy birthday R&B-Soul Singer-songwriter Edwin Starr (1942-2003) Thank you and God bless. RIP. Thanks for the upload, hollywoodagogo.
This Version SOUNDS Better......I REALLY, REALLY LIKE This Song 🎵
Magical
Wow ~ took me back ~ had to smile on this one
Way Too Cool 😎 ... This Is How It's Done 🎙️
MASTERPIECE PERFORMANCE !
yes, Edwin Starr is an excellent singer. I really enjoyed this tune?
R.I.P. Edwin Starr the original agent 007 Soul
Saw him live in the seventies at the golden torch Tunstall. Awesome.
That would be a great theme song for a black James Bond movie!
Many thanks for this.I'd long given up hope of seeing Edwin Starr perform in his pre Motown days.
Great clip of Edwin at his prime. Superb singer , classic song and beat. Its my ring tone. .R
First time I've seen this recording,last time I seen Edwin was in Queens Hall Widnes, God bless r.i.p. Awsome Edwin Starr
Which got demolished a few years ago . Bet it was a great night .
Personification of Detroit Soul Sophistication.
One bad brother -back in day on Linwood & Hazelwood-Detroit -yea -RIP 🙏🏾👌🏿
Brilliant!
Ace Edwin Starr-So Cool-Glad I got to see him Live at Isle of Wight Mod Weekender 1998
Would love to see backstreet live back in the day sometime. Thanks for this great upload!
HE WAS A BAD MAN! Just Simply out of sight!
Back then this was cutting edge
There was a part two to this song that was instrumental. It was very nice!
Love the suit he is wearing-----all singers and groups dressed classy as hell back then-----
I bought this in Rumbelows in Widnes mid 70s , great times. KTF.
Edwin Starr first recording label called Ric-Tic produced many classics like Agent Double OO Soul, Stop Her On Sight SOS, Headline News and his first hit single Back Street!
Would have loved to hear him sing the blues. If soul music wasn't more marketable I bet we would have got some groovy blues from him.
Aldershot playing with the band and tapes, he stopped them and the tapes and carried on to some serious cheers
Awesome....
Agent 👌🏿👌🏿SOUL ! 4 - EVER
These Gazzarri dancers were the best. They didn't get the recognition they deserved.
Fun times!!
30. MR. EDWIN STARR-AGENT DOUBLE-O-SOUL! (Ric Tic/MOTOWN) 5 Weeks and This is The 1st HOT 40 HIT for Him.
I heard this cool song on my local oldies station. I just had to find it here on YT to see the artist perform it. 00 Soul, oh yeah.
Great music
Brilliant post, thank you very much
Damn! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Reminds me of being at The Twisted Wheel Manchester England !
Great times and happy memories of the Twisted Wheel
The late, great Bobby McDonald (1942-1981) playing piano on this.
The announcer must have been thinking of James Bond! He SHOULD have said "Agent Double O Soul" (Not double o seven)
Just listen to that production....
Great clip of Edwin, and what about the Gazzarri dancers i love watching them so cool and they love dancing.
Still sounds great. Host got the name of the song wrong!!! Yeah- you know!
very groovy baby yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
David Macullum sang this song on an episode of “ Hullabaloo “.
Dance it away bare bear footin 😊😮❤
Edwin's buried in my local church.
Damn...
Smooth xoxoxo
Motown flavor link to JAMES BOND. too cool
Check it!..Tha' ain't no Edwin..no suh!..tha' be a young Eddie!..check it. again..thas' be a young Buckwheat 'Ed' Murphy...'Otay, boys n' girls!'
❤😊
Major Lance, couldn't hang in motion against E. Starr
TOOooOn *****
powerful vid!! go team edwin! any idea of the year??
The record came out in Detroit in July 1965. I read somewhere that this Hollywood a Go-Go video was recorded in September 1965 when the record had become a national hit.
Great shot of Jackie and June dancing in the background. With the poor lighting, sketchy camera work, bland outfits and poor quality videos it's a rare treat to see a good shot of these fine young ladies.
MACK RULES
what year fool?
He does a great impersonation of Obama.😂
This guy's intro was awful. At the end of it he actually introduced Edwin Starr as "Agent 007".
Isn't that Eddie Murphy, lol.