This song fills me with joy in my heart, I see myself dancing and laughing with my brother before he flies to the sky. For sure he would be dancing with the angels. And I, I'll keep missing him until we can dance again.
In June 1979, I was at a funeral home visitation for my grandfather, and the community hall across the street was having a dance playing this song FULL BLAST.
David Naughton is a werewolf. Always loved the chords and the bass line. I will forever love David Naughton and Makin it will always be His signature song!
Song actually came out in late 1978 as the title track of the short-lived TV series of the same name David Naughton also starred in. The them song made the Top 5 in early 1979 and was a Top 15 song for the entire year of 1979.
This is what I call a real feel good song! Totally loving this! David your the boss of this wonderful and upbeat song! I could listen to this song all night long and dance too! 💕💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💕
I first heard this song as a child watching the movie Meatballs. Bill Murray dancing. Hormone driving teenagers. Romance. Summer fun. Listening to the lyrics now puts such a smile on my face. Grateful to do a search on a memory and make this find.
Yea. I liked the tricks they put on Maury the camp director. Also do you remember David N. was on a TV show with the same name called Makin It. It was like a TV show of Saturday night fever. They were disco dancing.
I actually remember it from the TV series of the same name that was cancelled pretty quickly in 1979, when I was 9. But for some reason, I remeber the show clearly. It could’ve been becuz I liked the song lol
Had to look it up , reading, " Landing It", Scott Hamilton. He said it was his 'go-to' song in ice skating practice at one point. Also, " Insane, Insane again " J.Geils.☺️ Is a good book. Hope you're having a great day!
I've never understood how loving one genre means hating another. I love rock - and I love disco too. For what it's worth, too, the Makin' It scene is my favorite in Detroit Rock City.
+edwin santos This song's been in a number of movies including both Meatballs and Detroit Rock City. And I'm so glad you reminded me Meatballs was a thing.
+Derpamine in the Herpathalamus Really? I never knew that. Guess I'm going to have to watch my DVD of "Detroit Rock City" again when i have the time to see in what scene the song was played. If you don't mind my asking, in what particular scene was the song played anyway? I remember that movie vividly, and I really could not recall the song coming out anywhere in the movie.
+edwin santos It's a very quick excerpt from the song and I've only owned the original DVD burn so it might not be in more recent burns of DRC. When the guys are going down the highway and throw the pizza slice out the window there's a cut to the stellas and their boyfriends in their car. They're singing Makin It for a few seconds until the pizza thuds in to the window.
I used to dance around singing this song in 87. I'd bought a fledgling business in 86, and discovered I'd been blessed with a inherent sense for marketing. So I was able to turn it into the largest of its kind in the DFW area. I was 28. In fact, I always get this song playing in my head when I think about those days. good times. Great song.
Friendly reminder that this is the same guy who played David in An American Werewolf In London, the protagonist/main monster of the movie! That is amazing!
Remember how the one son (black sheep) always had to come and go through the window? I think he and the father reconciled and he got to use the door twice before they got cancelled, lol.
🚴♂️🎈🎁♥️Me too, 1979 my childhood, innocense, my loving parent with their 60 ies old musics, my sisters and brother dancing DISCO, we were happy. People were slim, colorful furnitures, cars, CLOTHES, phant's, plateform Shoes, VW BEETLES EVERYWHERE in the WORLD! Skates-boards, STARSKY & HUTCH, CHARLIE 'S ANGEL, LOVE BOAT, CHIP'S, Super JAIMIE, 60 Millions dollars man, SOAP, Wacky race, SCOOBYDOU, Globe-trotters carton, Waldo-kitty, pink panthers, The persuaders, Wonder woman, HULK ect... I'm HAPPY Tto be a child on the 70 ies..........I want a time machine to go back to 1979😊😊😊.
I want to request this song when I walk the stage to grab my nursing diploma. Woo! I absolutely love this song as it motivates me to push harder! Thanks David Naughton!
I know especially January of 1971 when sweet mary I'm coming home coming home to you was a hit in the top 40 songs and it was a one hit wonder bubble gum rock sung by wadsworth mansion.
Does anyone remember “Makin’ It” The tele sitcom? This was the theme song. I remember him from "An American Werewolf In London" and Dr. Pepper commercials. David Naughton is a werewolf.
That was one of my favorite movies from late 70s/early 80s. His love interest in "Werewolf" plays in Call The Midwife on PBS on Sunday nights. I was in love with her.
Norman Witt in 1973, I had you beat, I was living on an island off the coast of South Carolina. It was called Parris Island, when I was in the Marine Corps.
This song and Heaven on the 7th Floor reminds me of summers in NYC with my cousin in the basement playing records on the hi-fi. He died last year, way too soon. Amazing how the right song can bring back memories and emotions like it was yesterday. Good music lasts forever.
“Makin It” is the antidote to the “let’s get stoned and drop out” flower-power ethic that had prevailed during the 1960s and part of the 1970s. Being productive has become cool again!
Also love him for being the star of one of the best horror movies ever "An American Werewolf in London" with the award winning man-to- wolf transformation that changed the way horror FX was done from then on.
Just crossed the bridge where that last steps just clicks and everything falls into place! This happened to me last night when I was practicing French, I have been on this journey of learning a 3rd language, so I went full force at lockdown during the pandemic. And last night just like that! I am still studying but it was so much fun! I was actually writing as I would hear the sentences played out in English and I would just know how to write them. Pronunciation, spelling etc it all just came together! And as I finished the lesson for the night, I got so emotional I teared up and this magical song, just popped in my head! Thank you.
Man! Takes me back! Was 11 when this came out and was just getting into music(I still love Disco❤)That classic late 70s cheesy sound, that never sounded so wonderful & beautiful ❤❤❤
I really love this song. I first listened to this song when I was in elementary school. I didn't speak English back then, but the song proyects such a positive vibe that just struck in my mind for years. Eventually i learned english and realized how positive the liricks were. Years went by and I wanted to buy the record again since I lost it. Couldn't find it on CD but I found the song for download on Google music a few years ago, not the original from 1978 but a re recorded version which is quite close to the original. So now I have it in my phone. I would've preferred the original though, but I think is no longer available due to record company's legal issues or something, I guess. Cheers
This is 1 Great Song that is So Positive which I have had things happen to me and once you really listen to this one I Guarantee You Really Are Going To Make it. I always say this is My Year
I was in the fifth grade with this song came out, along with ABC sitcom of the same title. It was about a young Italian-American man who's dream in life was to become a disco dancer. It was also springtime. Great memories.
this was a great song reminds me of summer of 1979 when I was a counselor at a day camp loved it. David Naughton was a great dancer ,singer best looks girls loved him. I wish they had music like this today
I love this song by David Naughton Makin' It 1978 it takes me back to my childhood and I love disco music!!!!! I dance to this song when I'm in a good mood!!!!! When I am working!!!!!! Thanks so much for posting this video!!!!! I love it!!!!!! I love the 70s!!!!! Can you dig it!!!!!!!
This is still one of my jams. The TV show “Makin’ It” was a classic ABC sitcom like “Happy Days” and “Laverne and Shirley.” If I recall it came out after the success of “Saturday Night Fever.”
Makin' it, oo makin' it I'm solid gold I've got the goods They stand when I walk Through the neighborhoods I'm makin' it I've got the chance, I'm takin' it No more, no more, Fakin' it This time in life, I'm makin' it (ooo) Makin' it Hello uptown, goodbye poverty The top of the ladder is waiting for me I'm makin' it, I've got the chance, I'm takin' it No more, no more fakin' it This time in life, I'm makin' it (ooo) Makin' it, makin' it Listen everyone here This coming year's gonna be my year I'm as bad as they come Number two to no one I've got looks, I've got brains And I'm breakin' these chains Make some room now Dig what you see Success is mine 'Cause I've got the key I'm makin' it (repeat chorus)
Também curti bastante este hit que no Brasil o mesmo fez sucesso na reta final de 1979, apesar de a mídia divulgar que o ano de lançamento desta música é de 1978.
Whenever I hear this song ,I think of the scene in the movie Detroit Rock City , where the Kiss fans had the final laugh on the Disco guys that ran them off the road. Great movie by the way , with a kick ass , classic rock soundtrack .
This song was released during my senior year in high school. At the time, I never would have guessed--in all my angst-- that they would become the good old days. I wish I could go back for a day.
Omg! I get into my mix of freestyle and disco unforgettable memories of wedding parties back in to 70's and summer get together with friends just such a fun and memorable times! Thankyou David Naughton!
I just watched Meatballs last night, and heard this song. It is a timeless classic, but I had no idea who performed it. I was surprised to learn it is David Naughton from American Werewolf in London. I had no idea he was a singer? Kris L. CocKayne
I thought he looked familiar, I was a kid when the song and the movie came out and I didn't know that bit of music/movie trivia. Thanks for the info. LOL
alady4justice71 He does a lot of things on Broadway and new York area now and guest spots for TV!! He did friends and sex and the city last I heard so check them out! He's still working but not out in the public to much he did the Dr. Pepper jingle as well so enjoy the memorys of his work I know he does!!
Enjoy this version. The versions on Spotify and Pandora are poor remasters.... that do not capture the essence, lyrics and harmony that this version does. A memory is priceless, this TH-cam version recognizes that.
I HAVE THIS ALBUM!!! The album where it plays this one song for like an hour. Or something like that. Always loved it. So glad to hear it in a Subway commercial!!!
I was 8 yrs old when I saw this in the theatres with my sister and cousins. Then for the double feature it was Jaws 2. The next day was the 4th of july and we were at the beach. No one wanted to go in the water at mission beach.
I remember that show. I was a big fan -- I remember him singing on Dr. Pepper commercials too. AWIL is still one of my favorite movies. Remember him from My Sister Sam as well. I wish he would have been a bigger star. They're running this song on Subway commercials now, and I recognized it right away, lol.
Look, its a lot better than today's musical mess. People played real instruments and a lot of those Disco singers could actually sing. I like all music! Hard Rock, Rock, Country, Folk and Disco! The 70's had so much variety.
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Just got diagnosed with cancer - this is now my theme song!!! Thanks David!!!
Stay strong and everthing will be good !!!
Sending prayers
Pray all goes well. Look into cannabis and how it can help you along the way.
May you find strength and healing.
you will make it! Get well soon!
I have shamelessly loved this song for 40 years. I dont care what anyone says it’s a banger and I sing like a Broadway star when it’s on.
As You Should Continue Singing Man 👏
Do you clap as well and suddenly get in an incredible mood? The song is a banger sir!
That’s how you should react. Otherwise, you’re Fakin’ It. And that’s always the wrong thing to do.
Me too
Heard this on Detroit rock city. Even tho the movie was f u to corny disco, this was slaps lol
This song fills me with joy in my heart, I see myself dancing and laughing with my brother before he flies to the sky. For sure he would be dancing with the angels. And I, I'll keep missing him until we can dance again.
I am very sorry for your loss. Your Brother is Dancing to this song in Heaven. He will Always be in your ❤️.
@@charleswarlick1804 Thank you for your sweet comment about my dear brother.
In June 1979, I was at a funeral home visitation for my grandfather, and the community hall across the street was having a dance playing this song FULL BLAST.
The universe has a weird sense of humor.
Wow ,that choked me up 💜🙏🏽
An epic tribute to your grandpappy.
Welp, that's quite the memory!
some things like that you just never forget especially when a song is involved. It just triggers memories.
David Naughton is a werewolf.
Always loved the chords and the bass line.
I will forever love David Naughton and Makin it will always be His signature song!
He was also the Dr. Pepper guy!
I love the solo in this song. In fact, I love it so much I used it as my ringtone
Too bad Amazon switched it over the weekend and actually has a re-recorded version. It’s Cringeworthy.
I love the chords too! I love the C and Bb/C chords. After the bridge, the key increases by a whole step to D and C/D
@@mcribs7811was his girlfriend Jenny Agutter from Eagle Has Landed
Met David Naughton last week at a Convention, nicest guy! For those who don't know, David was also the "American Werewolf in London"
I remembed him in wonder woman series.
Wow! I had not made the connection until reading your post. I love the movie AWiL but can not stand this song. Lol 😆
Wow!! I had no idea. I remember his as the guy from the Dr. Pepper commercials.
Also witchboard.
Hes nice, provided there isn't a full moon 😉😄❤️❤️👍🌕
David hit #5 in Billboard, 7-21-79. Hearin' David sing, makes me wanna be a Pepper, too! God bless ya, for postin' it. Thanx!
👏👏👏 Thats an Amazing Story To Hear This Makes It 10xs Better To Celebrate His Success !
He'll always be the Dr. Pepper guy to me.
This song reminds me of the summer of 1979 San Diego California
This song entered the Billboard Top 40 on my Eleventh birthday!
Song actually came out in late 1978 as the title track of the short-lived TV series of the same name David Naughton also starred in. The them song made the Top 5 in early 1979 and was a Top 15 song for the entire year of 1979.
Yep, really liked the show as well as the song.
This is what I call a real feel good song! Totally loving this! David your the boss of this wonderful and upbeat song! I could listen to this song all night long and dance too! 💕💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💕
I first heard this song as a child watching the movie Meatballs. Bill Murray dancing. Hormone driving teenagers. Romance. Summer fun. Listening to the lyrics now puts such a smile on my face. Grateful to do a search on a memory and make this find.
Yea. I liked the tricks they put on Maury the camp director. Also do you remember David N. was on a TV show with the same name called Makin It. It was like a TV show of Saturday night fever. They were disco dancing.
I actually remember it from the TV series of the same name that was cancelled pretty quickly in 1979, when I was 9. But for some reason, I remeber the show clearly. It could’ve been becuz I liked the song lol
I did not know it was in Meatballs. Awesome awesome song. I was about 16 when it came out - disco was the thing then and I still love it!!
Wendy......oooh!
It was perfect in that movie.
I will forever love David Naughton and Makin it will always be His signature song!
And 1981's 'An American Werewolf In London' will no doubt always be his signature movie to boot! ;)
David is actually still acting look him up on the imdb website
He's a Dr. Pepper. Won't you be a Dr. Pepper too?
JB Jacobs Yes
It was the only piece of shit song he had...and it is shite.
This song inspired me to continue looking for a job after a year of getting rejected....and I made it!
Good for you, Sweetie. God bless.yoj. I know what it is to be rejected. Keep believing.in God and yourself. You've made it.
Right on
YESSIR
It’s because you’re solid gold. And they stand when you walk thru the neighborhoods
Amen!!!!!
Always requested this song at the roller rink. It was the best and still is:)))
It's such a good song to rollerskate to, impeccable vibes.
Had to look it up , reading, " Landing It", Scott Hamilton. He said it was his 'go-to' song in ice skating practice at one point.
Also, " Insane, Insane again " J.Geils.☺️
Is a good book.
Hope you're having a great day!
👋😂👍yep is one of those songs!! It’s a Roller rink jam!
I played this song in my car after making police captain. I'm a kid who grew up in the projects of the south Bronx.
congratulations Cap
Congrats from the center of the country. Go Chiefs !!
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I've never understood how loving one genre means hating another. I love rock - and I love disco too. For what it's worth, too, the Makin' It scene is my favorite in Detroit Rock City.
+TayInTheWay HUH?? This was from the film "MEATBALLS", NOT "Detroit Rock City".
+edwin santos This song's been in a number of movies including both Meatballs and Detroit Rock City. And I'm so glad you reminded me Meatballs was a thing.
+Derpamine in the Herpathalamus Really? I never knew that. Guess I'm going to have to watch my DVD of "Detroit Rock City" again when i have the time to see in what scene the song was played. If you don't mind my asking, in what particular scene was the song played anyway? I remember that movie vividly, and I really could not recall the song coming out anywhere in the movie.
+edwin santos It's a very quick excerpt from the song and I've only owned the original DVD burn so it might not be in more recent burns of DRC.
When the guys are going down the highway and throw the pizza slice out the window there's a cut to the stellas and their boyfriends in their car. They're singing Makin It for a few seconds until the pizza thuds in to the window.
Me too love disco and rock good tunes is good tunes Detroit rock city
Never has COWBELL and a VIOLIN sounded so good together in song!
Awesome lyrics too!
idk.. I feel like it needs more Cowbell..
@@Stoic_PoetI was thinking that, too.
This song has good energy. It's so uplifting!!
This song helped me get through my Associates Degree & the Tulsa Police Academy all in the same year!
💙⭐️💙🇺🇸💙
I was born in 1982, but I feel like I should have been born in 1962 to enjoy this era. Love it
Awesome, I was born in 1972 and I remember the year this song came out.
1969 here. Now you kids go to bed!
@@ericschmuecker348 -- 🤣🤣
I was born in 1962. I love disco.
@@pamelaharrell699 I'm sorry. 😬
I used to dance around singing this song in 87. I'd bought a fledgling business in 86, and discovered I'd been blessed with a inherent sense for marketing. So I was able to turn it into the largest of its kind in the DFW area. I was 28. In fact, I always get this song playing in my head when I think about those days. good times. Great song.
My song in 1979 good memories 😅😢😢😊😢😮😊
Friendly reminder that this is the same guy who played David in An American Werewolf In London, the protagonist/main monster of the movie! That is amazing!
Does anyone remember “Makin’ It” The tele sitcom? This was the theme song.
Yes I do! "Saturday Night Fever" meets "Happy Days" with a little bit of "Laverne & Shirley" thrown in. It even has a Travolta--Ellen!
I do!! It was horrendous!!! Lol. But I watched it! With only 3 channels, I didn't have much choice!!!
I do ...I liked it.
Remember how the one son (black sheep) always had to come and go through the window? I think he and the father reconciled and he got to use the door twice before they got cancelled, lol.
Yes like it was yesterday, only ever seen a re run once
Who in here remembers David Naughton being the spokesperson for Dr.Pepper?
Thousands of us, for sure!
More for main character in American Werewolf in London..
Remember the short lived show "Makin it" ? This was the theme.
That's what brought me here!!
I'm a Pepper too
When this song came out I was 20 and just starting to work towards my life goals. It was an exciting time.
Hell Yeah It Sounds Exciting Hows It Going ! Hows 2023 Treating You Better Than You Expect I Hope Remember This Song Is Always Here To Uplift You 🙌
I want to go roller skating every time I hear this song 🎶🎶🎶
lol
Classic lol
Those were the days....bababyyyyyy
Couples only skate now, couples only
🚴♂️🎈🎁♥️Me too, 1979 my childhood, innocense, my loving parent with their 60 ies old musics, my sisters and brother dancing DISCO, we were happy. People were slim, colorful furnitures, cars, CLOTHES, phant's, plateform Shoes, VW BEETLES EVERYWHERE in the WORLD! Skates-boards, STARSKY & HUTCH, CHARLIE 'S ANGEL, LOVE BOAT, CHIP'S, Super JAIMIE, 60 Millions dollars man, SOAP, Wacky race, SCOOBYDOU, Globe-trotters carton, Waldo-kitty, pink panthers, The persuaders, Wonder woman, HULK ect... I'm HAPPY Tto be a child on the 70 ies..........I want a time machine to go back to 1979😊😊😊.
I LOVE THIS SONG!!! COULD LISTEN TO IT OVER AND OVER!!
I want to request this song when I walk the stage to grab my nursing diploma. Woo! I absolutely love this song as it motivates me to push harder! Thanks David Naughton!
Ed Doug she’s in rehab
Awesome Idea! Hows It Going !! How Did It Go Better Than Expected I Hope ?
Did you become a nurse???? Don' t leave us hanging!:)
I watched this program and I had the song on single record good childhood memories
How adorable was David Naughton....?????
1970 s the greatest music of all time.please bring it back.
I know especially January of 1971 when sweet mary I'm coming home coming home to you was a hit in the top 40 songs and it was a one hit wonder bubble gum rock sung by wadsworth mansion.
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Does anyone remember “Makin’ It” The tele sitcom? This was the theme song.
I remember him from "An American Werewolf In London" and Dr. Pepper commercials.
David Naughton is a werewolf.
That was one of my favorite movies from late 70s/early 80s. His love interest in "Werewolf" plays in Call The Midwife on PBS on Sunday nights. I was in love with her.
The 70's were great! Let's go back.
Don't we wish... I had a furnished bachelor in Venice on Ocean Front Walk 1973 .$125.00 month.. Today would be $1800 month .
Damn, when we get the Delorean we are moving in by Norman.
Norman Witt in 1973, I had you beat, I was living on an island off the coast of South Carolina. It was called Parris Island, when I was in the Marine Corps.
My Gentle Pitt Bull lets not...
Once A 70's Kid Always A 70's Kid
This song and Heaven on the 7th Floor reminds me of summers in NYC with my cousin in the basement playing records on the hi-fi. He died last year, way too soon. Amazing how the right song can bring back memories and emotions like it was yesterday. Good music lasts forever.
Nice good clean music. Something you don't hear anymore.
T bone yes I know you never hear music like this , only crap music is now
T bone so damn true nothing like this anymore
Yeah stupid because ALL the music of the 70's was so damn pure and moral [rolls eyes!]
@@homelesshannah50 And no one was left behind. Everyone had something.
Yeah. This is so clean. You do know he was high AF on cocaine when he performed this right? Yes. So clean
Inspires my day! Thanks David for "Makin' It" That dance you do should inspire those of us who need to loose weight.
This is one of the most uplifting songs.
Seriously. You Said 🤝
“Makin It” is the antidote to the “let’s get stoned and drop out” flower-power ethic that had prevailed during the 1960s and part of the 1970s. Being productive has become cool again!
This song was in the movie "DETROIT ROCK CITY"
It was also the theme of the 70s tv show Making it.
You just killed a bird. That's no bird, it's a chunk of fucking cheese. Haha!!
@@FlashEarth89 FUCK ITS ELVIS!
Okay Stella.
@@FlashEarth89 You pissed off the incredible Hulk & his idiot half brother.
Hubba hubba, David Naughton. What a talent. He can sing, he can act, and he prefers Dr Pepper over other sodas. He's the coolest! x
Always loved the chords and the bass line.
Also love him for being the star of one of the best horror movies ever "An American Werewolf in London" with the award winning man-to- wolf transformation that changed the way horror FX was done from then on.
Just crossed the bridge where that last steps just clicks and everything falls into place! This happened to me last night when I was practicing French, I have been on this journey of learning a 3rd language, so I went full force at lockdown during the pandemic. And last night just like that! I am still studying but it was so much fun! I was actually writing as I would hear the sentences played out in English and I would just know how to write them. Pronunciation, spelling etc it all just came together! And as I finished the lesson for the night, I got so emotional I teared up and this magical song, just popped in my head! Thank you.
Man! Takes me back! Was 11 when this came out and was just getting into music(I still love Disco❤)That classic late 70s cheesy sound, that never sounded so wonderful & beautiful ❤❤❤
I really love this song. I first listened to this song when I was in elementary school. I didn't speak English back then, but the song proyects such a positive vibe that just struck in my mind for years. Eventually i learned english and realized how positive the liricks were. Years went by and I wanted to buy the record again since I lost it. Couldn't find it on CD but I found the song for download on Google music a few years ago, not the original from 1978 but a re recorded version which is quite close to the original. So now I have it in my phone. I would've preferred the original though, but I think is no longer available due to record company's legal issues or something, I guess. Cheers
I met David Naughton at a Cinema Wasteland convention in Cleveland, Ohio...a decent guy. Plus, 299 people need to be makin' it. :)
I've loved this song since I was a kid! It's so inspirational & encouraging! 😄
It Really Is Its Amazing They Don’t Make Em Like They Used To Before Sadly If Only Society Could Bring It Back
dancing to this at the BBC disco in Chicago, fun times, great memories
This is 1 Great Song that is So Positive which I have had things happen to me and once you really listen to this one I Guarantee You Really Are Going To Make it. I always say this is My Year
This song always gives me goosebumps 💟
Always loved the chords and the bass line.
I will forever love David Naughton and Makin it will always be His signature song!
This song began to play in my mind while I was in the process of buying my first house. I was so proud of myself
Nice.
Noice
Listening in 20November 2010... Christmas is just a couple of weeks away...Thanks for the video ..Very Awesome...👍👍👍👍
I was in the fifth grade with this song came out, along with ABC sitcom of the same title. It was about a young Italian-American man who's dream in life was to become a disco dancer. It was also springtime. Great memories.
this was a great song reminds me of summer of 1979 when I was a counselor at a day camp loved it. David Naughton was a great dancer ,singer best looks girls loved him. I wish they had music like this today
This song is mad genius.
Even a man who is pure of heart and sings disco songs at night can turn in to a wearwolf when the glitterball shines so bright.tee hee.😂💖💖
I love this song by David Naughton Makin' It 1978 it takes me back to my childhood and I love disco music!!!!! I dance to this song when I'm in a good mood!!!!! When I am working!!!!!! Thanks so much for posting this video!!!!! I love it!!!!!! I love the 70s!!!!! Can you dig it!!!!!!!
This is still one of my jams. The TV show “Makin’ It” was a classic ABC sitcom like “Happy Days” and “Laverne and Shirley.” If I recall it came out after the success of “Saturday Night Fever.”
It only aired for a month
My mom had this 45 when we were kids. She played it A LOT.
Between this, the Dr. Pepper commercials, and his wolf man movie, he shoulda been bigger.
Makin' it, oo makin' it
I'm solid gold
I've got the goods
They stand when I walk
Through the neighborhoods
I'm makin' it
I've got the chance, I'm takin' it
No more, no more, Fakin' it
This time in life, I'm makin' it (ooo)
Makin' it
Hello uptown, goodbye poverty
The top of the ladder is waiting for me
I'm makin' it,
I've got the chance, I'm takin' it
No more, no more fakin' it
This time in life, I'm makin' it (ooo)
Makin' it, makin' it
Listen everyone here
This coming year's gonna be my year
I'm as bad as they come
Number two to no one
I've got looks, I've got brains
And I'm breakin' these chains
Make some room now
Dig what you see
Success is mine
'Cause I've got the key
I'm makin' it
(repeat chorus)
Thanks..for the lyrics..excellent job..!
Thanks for the lyrics man.
Rollerskating was at its peak when this song was released!
DAMMIT, I miss the '70's, great music, cars, movies, roller skating, T.V. shows, what a great time!!!
It's funny how songs from my childhood pop into my head. This was 40 years ago?
Boy I missed this tune on the radio....
+Marc Duchamp me too was fun to dance to
Também curti bastante este hit que no Brasil o mesmo fez sucesso na reta final de 1979, apesar de a mídia divulgar que o ano de lançamento desta música é de 1978.
Wow! This takes me back to my high school days! I was reminded of this song from the Lunchables commercial!
This song entered the Top 40 on my 11th birthday in 1979! How about that!
yeah, i'l tell you, it was May 12, 1979!
Cute picture! I wish i could have had one sent to me!
One of the last great songs of the 70s this song and the movie reminds me so much of my childhood fantastic memories that I will always cherish
Such a cutie ! I also loved him on the Dr. Pepper commercials :D
Whenever I hear this song ,I think of the scene in the movie Detroit Rock City , where the Kiss fans had the final laugh on the Disco guys that ran them off the road.
Great movie by the way , with a kick ass , classic rock soundtrack .
Absolute best movie ever and the soundtrack is 💯
That’s not a bird that’s a hunk o fuckin cheese!
Whatever STELLA!
Yesssir Paul
This song was released during my senior year in high school. At the time, I never would have guessed--in all my angst-- that they would become the good old days. I wish I could go back for a day.
Jon Steingass Me too!! I was in the fifth grade when this song came out, and there was this guy in my class who kept singing it to all the girls.
Omg! I get into my mix of freestyle and disco unforgettable memories of wedding parties back in to 70's and summer get together with friends just such a fun and memorable times! Thankyou David Naughton!
Great tune!!! makes me so happy!!! wish i could ever dance this in a club at 70´s!!
I just watched Meatballs last night, and heard this song. It is a timeless classic, but I had no idea who performed it. I was surprised to learn it is David Naughton from American Werewolf in London. I had no idea he was a singer?
Kris L. CocKayne
I thought he looked familiar, I was a kid when the song and the movie came out and I didn't know that bit of music/movie trivia. Thanks for the info. LOL
alady4justice71 yes he was
alady4justice71 Making It was also a short lived sitcom on ABC!!
alady4justice71 He does a lot of things on Broadway and new York area now and guest spots for TV!! He did friends and sex and the city last I heard so check them out! He's still working but not out in the public to much he did the Dr. Pepper jingle as well so enjoy the memorys of his work I know he does!!
I love this song...a blast from the past!!!
YEAH YUHH 🎉🚀🎊
Enjoy this version. The versions on Spotify and Pandora are poor remasters.... that do not capture the essence, lyrics and harmony that this version does. A memory is priceless, this TH-cam version recognizes that.
This was the song i remember so well skating at the roller rink as a little boy in '79. 🛼
I HAVE THIS ALBUM!!! The album where it plays this one song for like an hour. Or something like that. Always loved it. So glad to hear it in a Subway commercial!!!
I imagine as this is what FINANCIAL FREEDOM feels like. Thousandaire Baby!!!! You can do it!!
Thumbs up for all those who remembered the 1979 movie "Meatballs"!!
I remember that movie. But I bet that not many people know that the movie spawned three sequels.
openmind1966 I am watching the Meatballs movie now . I got the DVD because it doesn't air on t.v. any longer
openmind1966 the basketball scene was classic!!!
YES!!
Alright, virgins to the left, non-virgins to the right. You guys split 'em up however you want.
I was 8 yrs old when I saw this in the theatres with my sister and cousins. Then for the double feature it was Jaws 2. The next day was the 4th of july and we were at the beach. No one wanted to go in the water at mission beach.
One of the greatest songs growing up. Nothing but fantastic memories
What??? The guy from An American Werewolf In London was a singer too??? I had no idea until right now!!!
Such a cutie ! I also loved him on the Dr. Pepper commercials :D
I will forever love David Naughton and Makin it will always be His signature song!
Who here has seen DETROIT ROCK CITY? Best movie ever.
I happily found this song through that movie! One of the best movies along with Dazed and Confused.
After all the horrific things that have happened this year, this is my new theme song for 2015!
"That ain't no bird! It's a hunk of fuckin' cheese!"
lmao
kanie haahah detroid rock city is amazing
+Cesar Espinzoa Let me go google Detroit rock city. seems popular.
Detroit rock city!!!!!!!!
+Cesar Espinzoa
"A hunk of fuckin' cheese?!"
I could listen to this song all day...so positive and uplifting!
What a very handsome and talented Werewolf!
Great song he was gorgeous David Naughton
Somehow,I can't get enough of this song!
David Naughton Was On TV's Makin' it on ABC!
I remember that show. I was a big fan -- I remember him singing on Dr. Pepper commercials too. AWIL is still one of my favorite movies. Remember him from My Sister Sam as well. I wish he would have been a bigger star. They're running this song on Subway commercials now, and I recognized it right away, lol.
I loved My Sister Sam. I am sad about the actress that played Pam Dawber's sister being murdered. :-(
This was one of the first songs I ever bought. I got the 45 when it came out. I was eight years old.
"Disco is NOT DEAD! Disco is LIFE!" - Tony P.
Look, its a lot better than today's musical mess. People played real instruments and a lot of those Disco singers could actually sing. I like all music! Hard Rock, Rock, Country, Folk and Disco! The 70's had so much variety.
said to be the classic of KTEL records
Ah yes, KTEL! I haven't thought about them in a long time. Thank you for the memory!
Starflight 1979!!
@@justinelynn9159, yes! I had that album! 🙂
let's go back in time to the 70s. ..awesome music.
They sent me this in my You tube feed, so I decided to click on it...I am not disappointed. Reminds me of KC and the Sunshine band. Nice!
Such A Great Era ⏳