One of the greatest songs to come out of the '70s IMO. I did my years in bands, and "Play That Funky Music" was one of those rare songs that I never, ever got tired of playing. Didn't matter if it was a wedding reception or a grungy dive bar; the audience ALWAYS got up and danced their asses off. Great times!
I agree! I was born in the '70s, but didn't get to hear a lot of it until I was grown. While not the best decade music-wise....some real clunkers....but NOT this one. This is a timeless classic.
@@Contra_1776 Very favorite? The 1980s. :) However.....however....every decade since Man first banged a drum or played any instrument....there have been awesome songs. :)
True story. About 10 years ago, my girlfiend (intentionally misspelled) and I were on a snorkel trip out of Lands End, Cabo San Lucas. Catamaran with about 50 people on it, probably half a dozen nationalities, hence half a different languages being spoken. They jam tunes out to the snorkel site. We get in the water, snorkel for about an hour then back on the boat for the booze cruise back to the marina. This song comes on and, I'm not kidding you, everyone on that boat, no matter what language they spoke, knew every word to this song and all 50 of us or so, rocked it out. Awesome! One of the coolest expereiences of a very well lived life - get out and do stuff people!
This is my happy song. Whenever my life is going off the rails, playing it loudly and repeatedly reminds me that all that really matters in life is the funk. Wild Cherry has kept me off drugs and out of prison for decades.
Love Looking Glass; Brandy! My mind was blown when I saw the video live performance. Lead singer Elliot Laurie was not what I envisioned. Thought he would be a big heavy set man.
Music brought us ALL together. I know people that don’t like dancing, but even they can’t help when their body begins to move to music like this. Some songs just take over your body and start it a movin’.
This was one of the first songs I ever put on my iPod years ago, and yes, it was this album version. As soon as I hear that opening guitar riff, I can't help but want to dance!
sorry,,, not sorry.... this is one of the first songs i EVER roller skated to,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, was the most awesome thing EVER and still is,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
@@scottawes921Only half true. Just as with education, views of things, and personality/character, and all other things, parents and upbringing are only 50% of the equation. The other half is the soul you are that's driving the meatsuit you are in. Being exposed to a thing's existence is of course often from parents, but actually liking the thing is a whole different matter. My tastes and affinities and hates have never had anything to do with what other people think of something. I have always liked Frank Sinatra and The Rat Pack while no one else in my family ever has. There are a lot of modern songs they like that I can't stand. I like amd hate music dating back to the 700's. And no, that's not a typo where I forgot the 1. And honestly, I don't think anyone alive has ever hated this song since it came out.
Yeah when I heard this song in the 70's. I really thought that he said "Play that fucking music whiteboy😅" Only years later did I realized it was funky music 😆
I don't know what it have the Funk music, especially this song. But when I listen to it, my booty starts moving and my feet start dancing to the rhythm of this song. 🎉
Shout out to Keith Burns, musician n guitarist in Mobile Ala...cant tell difference in him n them. Talented guy, my friend. Had to bounce from corrupt from floor up Mobile but took my memories far away.
Joyce .here's another song for you....goes along with my comment on brick house .. miss our early morning opening up dance party... RIP my friend...I really miss you...😢❤❤❤❤
Türküm. 1994 doğumluyum ama kendi dönemim olmamasına rağmen eski şarkıları seviyorum. 1970-1980'li yılların şarkılarını seviyorum. Tüm dünyada 1970-1980'li yıllar müzik açısından zirve yıllarmış. Türkiye'de de sanatsal açıdan en güzel şarkılar 1970-1980'li yıllarda yapılan şarkılardır. Hem Türkiye'de hem de Amerika'da günümüze geldikçe müzikte çöküş yaşanmakta neden böyle bilmiyorum ama bu çok üzücü. Bu yılların şarkıları, müzikleri slov, duygusal olsa da hareketli olsa da yapılan müzikler insanın ruhuna sirayet ediyor. Slov, duygulsal olan şarkı daha da insanı duygusallaştırıyor. Eğlenceli şarkı ve müziklerde insanı canlandırıp neşelendiriyor.
"but I'll never lose that feeling of how I learned my lesson that day" This line speaks volumes. Wild Cherry would have lost their job had they not pulled it off that night. Just imagine the number of bands that got fired from clubs or record companies because they couldnt meet the fastidious demands of their listeners. Even fans don't have much of an idea how difficult it is to make music.
@@JohnUrry-gq5nh Yeah mate but it's nothing special anymore. West Palm Beach is full of crime, and the rent and housing prices are insane. I currently live in the Philippines.
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One of the greatest songs to come out of the '70s IMO. I did my years in bands, and "Play That Funky Music" was one of those rare songs that I never, ever got tired of playing. Didn't matter if it was a wedding reception or a grungy dive bar; the audience ALWAYS got up and danced their asses off. Great times!
👌👏👍
DESIGNER MUSIC
I agree! I was born in the '70s, but didn't get to hear a lot of it until I was grown. While not the best decade music-wise....some real clunkers....but NOT this one. This is a timeless classic.
@@taracollins5597 so what's your favorite decade?
@@Contra_1776 Very favorite? The 1980s. :) However.....however....every decade since Man first banged a drum or played any instrument....there have been awesome songs. :)
True story. About 10 years ago, my girlfiend (intentionally misspelled) and I were on a snorkel trip out of Lands End, Cabo San Lucas. Catamaran with about 50 people on it, probably half a dozen nationalities, hence half a different languages being spoken. They jam tunes out to the snorkel site. We get in the water, snorkel for about an hour then back on the boat for the booze cruise back to the marina. This song comes on and, I'm not kidding you, everyone on that boat, no matter what language they spoke, knew every word to this song and all 50 of us or so, rocked it out. Awesome! One of the coolest expereiences of a very well lived life - get out and do stuff people!
(sic)
Just takes money you " brag more !!!!!! " Not even a humble brag , wow ! Bet you have an organ fat belly from all that high life !
Rock on 😅
I’ve avoided cruises cuz they sound extremely boring. You’ve got me warming up to the possibility.💃 🕺🏼
Music is universal ❤😊🎉
This old lady just added this to her Favorites playlist. I put TH-cam on my TV and play my Favorites playlist and dance. Never too old to dance!!!
Never Jane NEVER !!! KEEP ON DANCING!!
Old? Purely a state of mind, wee lass.
Same here! I'm 62...😊
Right , keep up the rock!
Me too!
The wild cherry original is inimitable! I can listen to it two dozen times straight!
I have listened to it ten times myself ❤❤❤
This is my happy song. Whenever my life is going off the rails, playing it loudly and repeatedly reminds me that all that really matters in life is the funk. Wild Cherry has kept me off drugs and out of prison for decades.
Hell yeah
Play that funky music Louder!!!
Right on , glad to hear it .
🙏🙏🙏
Fantastic! And I agree....I use it when it gets really dark in my head. Thank you, Wild Cherry!
I’m convinced that this was just a really creative way to drop the f-bomb on the 1976 radio, I can’t hear that chorus any other way.
😂😅😂
Bro, you funked up this song for me for like funking ever 😂😅
If you're still rocking this in 2024 I applaud you... 🙏 You have excellent taste in music. 💯🤘
24/12/23 south island new Zealand 😜🤟
4ever,, roller skated to this back in the day,,,, oops... guess i gave away my age,,, lmao
Keeping it going in 2024!!
2024?
Thank you! You too.😊
My 9-year old: 🎶 Play that fucking music… 🎵
Me: “I guess she’s technically not wrong…”
😂
technically kids are mostly right....
lol thats excatly what i heard
LMAO
Play funky music white boy🗣️🗣️🔊🔊❗️❗️
Play that funky music white!!!!🗣️🗣️🗣️🔊🔊
Play that fucking music white booy🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣
Play that f***** music white boy 😭 I always thought that was the lyrics as a kid
I love the long version when he says Honky at the end. 😂😂😂
@@TsukiyomiT10ENBrightStar same loll
Turning 56 and still loving this song , turn the volume dial up !!!
64. Love this funk!
Happy Birthday
Turning 54 at the end of December brother ! Crank that sh*t !!
Wild Cherry had the Funk and showed it becoming #1 pop #1soul going Platinum 1976 graduated high School 1977
Right there with you, graduated ‘78. We listened to it all the time and danced to it in dance squad. Couldn’t get enough of it.
This song and "Brandy" were my 2 favorite one- hit-wonders of the '70s.
I'm 66 now. I was there.
Love Looking Glass; Brandy! My mind was blown when I saw the video live performance. Lead singer Elliot Laurie was not what I envisioned. Thought he would be a big heavy set man.
Polk salad Annie in my transiter radio was the best black singer ever heard. Until later I found out different.
Not "one hit wonders".
@@gregoryzeren5806 lol - I know what you mean - Baby Boomers Boomed in every direction!!
I grew up in this generation, music has never been better. My children prefer 70s rock over any other.
its all digital pop trash that sounds the same now, all the real shit is underground like every art form these days, real and legit doesnt make money
Preach!! Music now will never live up to music from the 50s-80s, it’s the only stuff I listen to as a teenager😭😭
NEED MORE MUSIC LIKE THIS TODAY
100%
Indeed!
ITS TO FUNKY 4 TODAY LOL
Just played full blast in the kitchen... needed that quick boogie down
My wife’s favorite song, we graduated 1978, when this song is played Nana gets her groove on 😂
Best funk riff ever
Music was everything, nothing else mattered. There was no black, white, brown, etc. It was the music. Period
Amen
It let us Say What We Believed In
EXACTLY!!
Historically that is just wrong.
Music brought us ALL together. I know people that don’t like dancing, but even they can’t help when their body begins to move to music like this. Some songs just take over your body and start it a movin’.
@@GaryG-jn3ef ♥️
Play that funky music white boy. We ain't never heard that before
What a FANTASTIC song by Wild Cherry !!! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜
This was one of the first songs I ever put on my iPod years ago, and yes, it was this album version. As soon as I hear that opening guitar riff, I can't help but want to dance!
I used think they were singing "Play that funky music WHITE boy."
@@kerrybulls6476they do sing that
sorry,,, not sorry.... this is one of the first songs i EVER roller skated to,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, was the most awesome thing EVER and still is,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
I had it on my iPad too ❤
😊@@kerrybulls6476
I was born in 1994 and my kids were born in 2022 and 2023. We are all jamming to this song right now.
1976 FRESH WAS THE FUNKIEST THING TO WALK THE PLANET
Actually, you are influencing the youngsters. If it wasn't for you, they'd listen to talentless crap when they choose it themselves! Peace.
91 and have small kids now, we are dancing !!
I was born in 1990 and can't have children, but I funk out with this song as often as I can!
@@scottawes921Only half true. Just as with education, views of things, and personality/character, and all other things, parents and upbringing are only 50% of the equation. The other half is the soul you are that's driving the meatsuit you are in. Being exposed to a thing's existence is of course often from parents, but actually liking the thing is a whole different matter. My tastes and affinities and hates have never had anything to do with what other people think of something. I have always liked Frank Sinatra and The Rat Pack while no one else in my family ever has. There are a lot of modern songs they like that I can't stand. I like amd hate music dating back to the 700's. And no, that's not a typo where I forgot the 1. And honestly, I don't think anyone alive has ever hated this song since it came out.
man this is such a gem nothing like this was ever created or could be replicated. 76 was such a great year too we had a lot of good stuff coming out.
A million years from now some little kid is gonna hear this and wonder where it's been all their life.
#GodIsLove
100%
Very good song❤
I am 57, I love dancing and am still rocking to this song as one of my top ten besties. Such a great beat
OMG, the memories this song brings back. Still my favorite after all these years. 🤪
Play that funky music white boy..love that line. Lol
Mum wouldn't let me listen to this one when I was a cub, she thought it was a different F-word.
Moms, gots to luv 'em.
Yeah when I heard this song in the 70's. I really thought that he said "Play that fucking music whiteboy😅" Only years later did I realized it was funky music 😆
I am dying... but dancing in my chair till then.... still have the rhythm and thanks for the smiles
Straight FUNK, love it 😀 ❤️ 👍 👌
I was fortunate to see them in concert back in the day😊
Chucky e and
WHAT YOUR SO LUCKY🤯😯
I don't know what it have the Funk music, especially this song. But when I listen to it, my booty starts moving and my feet start dancing to the rhythm of this song. 🎉
I am a white boy....and I do indeed play that funky music
Wonderland hahaha
It's a white band... 😂
ALWAYS!!!
🤙
Same here 😂
Grew up listening to this on the album 100% Funk. This was always my favorite song. I'm now 30 and still come back to this every once in a while.
I had the vinyl when they released it. Excellent band. All the songs were fantastic.
Who else is listening to this on this Friday night March 2024??? Play that funky music white boy!
Sunday morning ❤
Me and bae!!!!
April 6 11:18 p.m.
gET IT!
Thursday march 2024❤
It's been a long time! Glad I've revisited!
I LOVE this song by Wild Cherry !!! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜
Plus je l'écoute, plus je kiffe... C'est doux et tellement bienveillant ❤
absolutely love this song❤ dad introduced it to me yesterday and ive been playing it ever since😂😂 #addiction😎 lol
Just turned 77 yrs old yesterday, love my classic rock and roll.
Every band I have played with knows this song! My grandmother taught to me and Im sure everyones grandmother taught it to their kid!
Sss...quirondaul !
andar c/ estilo e cheiroso
haha ! ... dance music, que mais ???
They need to Play this song more often downtown in the summer😊
2024 and still a tune
Fax
1976 WOOOOOW U HADA BE THERE I WAS 15
The guitar assolo is perfect for an wrestler theme song
Definitely
This is the best music any time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cool song, that song comes out in the movie "Evolution".
Shout out to Keith Burns, musician n guitarist in Mobile Ala...cant tell difference in him n them. Talented guy, my friend. Had to bounce from corrupt from floor up Mobile but took my memories far away.
😂😂😂 this music gets to my mind and makes me wanna dance
My favorite song when using the sweeper around the house! Hahaha!
True story: I had this as a ring tone.
My phone rang in a crowded elevator, one day. ALL the those people erupted in laughter.
You mean they didn’t dance a bit? Heads were nodding I bet. 😂
@@JohnSipe-jt7bm i'm a white boy..
not funky enough? 😁
Cheers
DIG THEM 1970s
Lol
Me fascina está grandiosa melodía es un ícono de la música contemporánea y de culto de una majestuosa época los 70's 😃👍
Rock n Roll!!!!!! Till ☠️💀☠️🖤!!!!!! Got this Album Hanging on my Wall!!!!!!! I'm 70,! Still Rock n Roll!!!!!!!!!! Hell Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!
This is funk not rock
@@Himmyjewett it's all Rock n Roll!!!! To me !!!!!
Joyce .here's another song for you....goes along with my comment on brick house .. miss our early morning opening up dance party... RIP my friend...I really miss you...😢❤❤❤❤
Damm
I feel the funk in me already
Funkin' Right 😎
The funk is coming inside of me 😩
I too am all funked out 3:22
This jam would fill the floor NOW! 👏🏾👏🏾
Damn, this song so good I can’t feel my face, hand, or feet!
Türküm. 1994 doğumluyum ama kendi dönemim olmamasına rağmen eski şarkıları seviyorum. 1970-1980'li yılların şarkılarını seviyorum. Tüm dünyada 1970-1980'li yıllar müzik açısından zirve yıllarmış. Türkiye'de de sanatsal açıdan en güzel şarkılar 1970-1980'li yıllarda yapılan şarkılardır. Hem Türkiye'de hem de Amerika'da günümüze geldikçe müzikte çöküş yaşanmakta neden böyle bilmiyorum ama bu çok üzücü. Bu yılların şarkıları, müzikleri slov, duygusal olsa da hareketli olsa da yapılan müzikler insanın ruhuna sirayet ediyor. Slov, duygulsal olan şarkı daha da insanı duygusallaştırıyor. Eğlenceli şarkı ve müziklerde insanı canlandırıp neşelendiriyor.
It's nice hearing the album version, which has the extra verse (omitted in the single edition).
"but I'll never lose that feeling of how I learned my lesson that day"
This line speaks volumes. Wild Cherry would have lost their job had they not pulled it off that night. Just imagine the number of bands that got fired from clubs or record companies because they couldnt meet the fastidious demands of their listeners. Even fans don't have much of an idea how difficult it is to make music.
Oooh I’m back on the disco dance floor . . . 💖
That's me too Kitty!
Yessss ❤
retro man is here in 2024 i was playing this in 1978 as a party dj in the uk 😛😛😛😛😛 ❤ 💋
Then similar age,me too ✌🏼💃💃💃
@@JohnUrry-gq5nh Skating rink 1979 West Palm Beach FL 🤘😎
@@anthonywindel8116 wow west palm beach FL im in hull england in the rain
@@JohnUrry-gq5nh Yeah mate but it's nothing special anymore. West Palm Beach is full of crime, and the rent and housing prices are insane. I currently live in the Philippines.
Respect, that was long before my time! Hope it was a groovy memory for ya 🙌
In my opinion, this was the greatest song of that decade.
WAY TO MANY TO COUNT 1000S AND 1000S AND 1000S BUT IT WAS UP THERE
I was literally trying to search up funky music to hear and when this song started the radio in the car song started too and it was the SAME SONG!!!!
That's awesome
Listening on this song rn before I go to work to hype up my body. 😂
A classic that still gets me outta the chair
I remember meeting the guitarist for this band at Pants N'At in Pittsburgh years ago.
I am and I love this song I remember when it came out
❤❤Oh i love these ole tunes 😄❤❤
I bought the album . Were wild cherry funky or what . Play that funky music 🎶 sydney 🦘 dec 2024 😊
favorite 70's song 👌
I thought this was a gnr song. Couldn't find it at one point 😆
Me and my old man played this song alot. Good memories
la mejor musica!!! Wild cherry !!! lo maximo!! play that funky music!!!
Throwback!
Classic 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉. No Racism. Straight Funk.🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
It is actually funk rock a mix
Love the cowbell!
😊😊 I'm in my 70s now and this song makes me smile and feel great 👍 😊
It. Is ❤🎉happening
Thank you for making my day 😅❤❤❤
I will forever choose this 1976 original over Vanilla Ice's wack assed rap version
Me too.
who wouldn't? Vanilla Ice is just the worst rapper ever and one of the worst acts of all time
@@Anonymous-js5zn His fans are still bitter about 3rd Bass dissing him with Pop Goes The Weasel
Everything that guy touches turns to crap.
I support this message...lol!!!
I love this song ❤
The boys from Mingo Junction!
They started out about 30 miles from my hometown.
My grandma went to school with Rob Parissi
@@LaughingStockReal
Shout-out from Chester
Singing this tonight ❤
This song is my CHILDHOOD!!
7 years i think 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉ice cream on top wow lets go
Still Love this song so Funky!!! Very Good Memories.
Eu damsei muito com essa música tremenda no tempo que tinha discoteca tempo dê ouro
I'm here, packing up my house getting ready to move, listen to all these 70 classics in high school, the best
Anybody ever go skating to this? So much fun!
Roller skating!!!😄😎
noap, but I did play drunk croquet to it
One of my fav song during my teen years...
16/11/2024 in bogota, colombia ... nice music ❤
Hola simplemente una bella cancion de mi juventud ❤ viva la musica by
Saw them live at the Chemung County Fair in Elmira, NY.
Good😀👍👍👍👏👏👏👏 very good song this movie, nice memories hahahaha🤣🤣🤣🤣
Why 😭 don't they leave WILD CHERRY 🍒🍒🍒 this is there SONG 🎉🎂🎉🍒
this song is from the heart you can feel it !!!! get down white boy he got that funk in him...
A band with balls during a very bad time for the Gay Community!
Great stuff guys,
JaneR
I’m 62 and still love this
Well Ron Griggs is here who else you need!
13 here and i LOVEEE this song, totally wicked ❤
THE best 70's song! (done by an all white band)
Yo tengo muchos muchos muchos temas preferidos. Entre los funk está. Como no. Está maravilla