It's so crazy to think Jeff Porcaro was only 17 when he was playing on this show and recording drums on their albums. People don't realize just how many gold and platinum records this cat played on.
He and Hal Blaine practically played all the drums on every single Sonny & Cher song... and then some! If it was a hit, you could just about always know who the backing group was behind it! :)
they know each other because of their parents. Marty Paich and Joe Porcaro played together sometimes. This led to Jeff, Steve, Mike and David growing up together
A 17yrd old Jeff Pocaro playing drum !!! He later joined "Seals and Crofts" , Steely dan and was a founding member of TOTO and played with until his untimely death. He is still one of the most recorded drummers in history and if you listened to music in the 70s, 80sm 90s then you would have have heard his drumming on hundreds of songs because he was one of the most sought session musicians in the US. He was also one of the most influential drummers in music with his style and "chops", with his "Rosanna Shuffle" considered a must groove in a drummers repertoire. For me his drumming on Boz Scaggs album "Silk Degrees" is prenominal !
People can say all they want about his singing, but Sonny's writing skills were absolutely spectacular. Combined with Cher's cosmic vocal range, anyone can see why they were so popular; not to mention they worked great as a comedy duo. 👏👏
Dude. I cannot express the appreciation I have for your finding these gems. Cher is indelible & instantly recognizable the world over; however, to most she's the Oscar winning actress who sang If 'I Could Turn Back Time' & 'Believe.' Nevertheless, their is a generation of 50+ (I'm 49) who had cloudy memories of a woman who winked & said being different is cool. If lucky enough to cross your posts, they (like I) will be able to revisit a time that was bittersweet but worth the trip back. Thanks!
Sonny wrote this song as a dig towards Cher. With songs there is always some or a lot of truth in them. i believe this is a great masterpiece in his song writing talents.
ALways loved "MAMA WAS A ROCK and ROLL SINGER & PAPA USED TO WRITE ALL HER SONGS". Love these gems you are finding.If you can find them singing "BABY DON'T GO" nad "JUST YOU" from their 1976-77 series,it would be great
I'm torn between wondering if it was just so he'd have a clear shot at being seen on his first big gig, or if it was a nod towards Hal Blaine's possible influence (who himself played seven concert toms with a floor tom that came with his Ludwig set, and often the rack tom too, while having two or three cymbals). Or maybe a measure of both things.
this was way b4 the divorce they were working so much at this time, Cher couldn't take it . She lost so much weight, She looked damn amazing but so would you and that gown and hair. Why is three a red misspell line under Cher's name on here ? C'MON TH-cam, She is Iconic , Not a miss-spelled word !! LoL
@LuvMyCher I suspected similar sentiment from your efforts of collecting and creating a page for fans, old and new alike. I am writing a memoir: Cher is a constant in the book as she has been (every decade) in my life. Critics aside, her talent is incomparablet; her indifference to being different limited her accolades. But Cher proves two held firm theorems: 1. Poor or not, hard work and determination can breed success; and 2. People still judge a book's cover. Cher opened the pages!
Oh, Mama was a rock and roll singer Yeah, Papa used to write all her songs Well, you could hear their music playing on the jukebox all day long Oh, they were bringing down together, yes, yes, in a 2-part harmony Till one day, one day, my daddy sang alone Ooh, and he sang his song just for me Good God! You think you're just a fox and that's all that you got to be Oh, well you might be a fox but, lady, that ain't enough for me You're vamping everybody in town but you're jacking me around Foxy lady shinning on, I hope you miss me when I'm gone 'Cause foxy lady "gone" is where I'm gonna be You're super fine and you blow people's minds I know But will you pardon me, please, if I don't stick around for your show? You've got everybody chasing your tail, they even let you put them in jail Foxy lady shinning on, I hope you miss me when I'm gone 'Cause foxy lady "gone" is where I'm gonna be Oh, damn you girl, you went and messed up the world we had And what I'm trying to say in my own sweet way is I'm mad You got everybody singing your tune but you're flying on a pregnant balloon Foxy lady shinning on, I hope you miss me when I'm gone 'Cause foxy lady "gone" is where I'm gonna be I know the whole world can't be just like me I can only sing in two-part harmony
"Mama Was A Rock And Roll Singer, Papa Used To Write All Her Songs" Mama was a rock and roll singer yeah Papa used to write all her songs Well you could hear their music playing On the jukebox all day long They were bringing down together Yes, yes in a jukebox jubilee Till one day, one day my daddy sang alone He sang his song just for me Good God You think you're just a fox And that's all you got to be Oh well you might be a fox But that ain't enough for me You're rocking everybody in town But you jacking me around [Chorus:] Foxy lady shinning on I hope you miss me when I'm gone But foxy lady gone is where I'm gonna be You're super fine And you blow people's mind I know But will you pardon me please If I don't stick around for your show You got everybody chasing your tail They even let you put them in jail [Chorus] Ah damn you girl You went and messed up The world with hands And what I'm trying to say In my own sweet way is I'm mad You got everybody singing your tune But you're flying on a crazy balloon [Chorus]
Correction: Oh, Mama was a rock and roll singer Yeah, Papa used to write all her songs Well, you could hear their music playing on the jukebox all day long Oh, they were bringing down together, yes, yes, in a two-part harmony Till one day, one day, my daddy sang alone Ooh, and he sang his song just for me Good God! You think you're just a fox and that's all that you got to be Oh, well you might be a fox but, lady, that ain't enough for me You're vamping everybody in town but you're jacking me around Foxy lady shinning on, I hope you miss me when I'm gone 'Cause foxy lady "gone" is where I'm gonna be You're super fine and you blow people's minds I know But will you pardon me, please, if I don't stick around for your show? You've got everybody chasing your tail, they even let you put them in jail Foxy lady shinning on, I hope you miss me when I'm gone 'Cause foxy lady "gone" is where I'm gonna be Oh, damn you girl, you went and messed up the world we had And what I'm trying to say in my own sweet way is I'm mad You got everybody singing your tune but you're flying on a pregnant balloon Foxy lady shinning on, I hope you miss me when I'm gone 'Cause foxy lady "gone" is where I'm gonna be I know the whole world can't be just like me I can only sing in two-part harmony
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It's so crazy to think Jeff Porcaro was only 17 when he was playing on this show and recording drums on their albums. People don't realize just how many gold and platinum records this cat played on.
He and Hal Blaine practically played all the drums on every single Sonny & Cher song... and then some! If it was a hit, you could just about always know who the backing group was behind it! :)
Add David Hungate and David Paich playing. Sonny and Cher sounded awful, but thank God they existed, or Toto would probably never have existed.
@@jbw9999 thank God for toto// huh...
I mean.. Look at Jeff. 17 years old and cool as a cucumber, like he owns the joint. What an absolute legend that man was..
Here for Jeff Porcaro RIP, David Hungate and David Paich!! Babies all just out of high school!!
The start of an era!
Also David Paich on piano! This is the time his relationship with Jeff began and eventually formed Toto. The rest is musical history!!
they know each other because of their parents. Marty Paich and Joe Porcaro played together sometimes. This led to Jeff, Steve, Mike and David growing up together
A 17yrd old Jeff Pocaro playing drum !!! He later joined "Seals and Crofts" , Steely dan and was a founding member of TOTO and played with until his untimely death. He is still one of the most recorded drummers in history and if you listened to music in the 70s, 80sm 90s then you would have have heard his drumming on hundreds of songs because he was one of the most sought session musicians in the US. He was also one of the most influential drummers in music with his style and "chops", with his "Rosanna Shuffle" considered a must groove in a drummers repertoire. For me his drumming on Boz Scaggs album "Silk Degrees" is prenominal !
Thanks for sharing love Toto tooo Cher is my favourite star and she still rocks 🥰2021 she’s 75 now 🎅🎅🎅
As always Cher is spectacular in this Bob Mackie gown! Cher is in a class all by herself. No one even 2022 can surpass her iconic status!
Wouldn’t have been the 70’s without Sonny & Cher. Bless them both, Rock On’ Sonny wherever you are! 🥴
Female singers dip into these archives & attempt to recreate looks as effortlessly amazing as Cher served.
People can say all they want about his singing, but Sonny's writing skills were absolutely spectacular. Combined with Cher's cosmic vocal range, anyone can see why they were so popular; not to mention they worked great as a comedy duo. 👏👏
The way she looks is so ahead of time. That dress could be worn all these years later. She is really one of the BEST of all time
Jeff ❤
That intro fill played by a 17 yes old kid..haha legendary
I love these videos of Sonny & Cher so much.
Can you see in the background a 6yo Jeff Porcaro on drums?...Sonny gave him his first gig while still attending high school.
I NEVER tire of this song OR VIDEO
It brings me up when I'm down! Love it!!!!!!!
I L-O-V-E this song & the color of her outfit is awesome!
I wish I could have been lucky enough to sing this song with him! THIS is my FAVORITE somg & Video! This song kicked ass the second I heard it!
Sure did 🥰🥰🥰🇦🇺
Dude. I cannot express the appreciation I have for your finding these gems. Cher is indelible & instantly recognizable the world over; however, to most she's the Oscar winning actress who sang If 'I Could Turn Back Time' & 'Believe.' Nevertheless, their is a generation of 50+ (I'm 49) who had cloudy memories of a woman who winked & said being different is cool. If lucky enough to cross your posts, they (like I) will be able to revisit a time that was bittersweet but worth the trip back. Thanks!
ZoeysOeuvre13 let’s remember before Madonna Britney etc. etc. Cher’s fascinating the World
Small world, this. I went on to do “Turn back Time” helicopter work for Cher and “I’ll be over you” for ToTo in the future...
Bet she was awesome to work with 🇦🇺
I wish I could hear Jeff's explanation about his choice of drums, i.e. arrangement, sizes, single heads, ride cymbal only, etc.
This is ALWAYS gonna be my FAVORITE S&C song!
One of their best songs that Sonny has written.
The hairdo rocks
Papa Joe on tambourine and bongos!
I know the whole world can't be just like me
Sonny wrote this song as a dig towards Cher. With songs there is always some or a lot of truth in them. i believe this is a great masterpiece in his song writing talents.
ALways loved "MAMA WAS A ROCK and ROLL SINGER & PAPA USED TO WRITE ALL HER SONGS". Love these gems you are finding.If you can find them singing "BABY DON'T GO" nad "JUST YOU" from their 1976-77 series,it would be great
Jeff - six concert toms and ONE cymbal ???
I'm torn between wondering if it was just so he'd have a clear shot at being seen on his first big gig, or if it was a nod towards Hal Blaine's possible influence (who himself played seven concert toms with a floor tom that came with his Ludwig set, and often the rack tom too, while having two or three cymbals). Or maybe a measure of both things.
The lyrics to this song indicate that Sonny was a little upset about the divorce.
this was way b4 the divorce they were working so much at this time, Cher couldn't take it . She lost so much weight, She looked damn amazing but so would you and that gown and hair. Why is three a red misspell line under Cher's name on here ?
C'MON TH-cam, She is Iconic , Not a miss-spelled word !! LoL
I’m surprised this song wasn’t a big hit. Besides it’s different from their other songs.
❤❤❤
@LuvMyCher I suspected similar sentiment from your efforts of collecting and creating a page for fans, old and new alike. I am writing a memoir: Cher is a constant in the book as she has been (every decade) in my life. Critics aside, her talent is incomparablet; her indifference to being different limited her accolades. But Cher proves two held firm theorems: 1. Poor or not, hard work and determination can breed success; and 2. People still judge a book's cover. Cher opened the pages!
👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏
С такой фигурой,я бы голая ходила 😂❤
БЛЕСК!!!
@quetzel19643 Oh yes, Just You with the blue hair. Would love to see it.
How can this song be about their break up? What am I missing?
Oh, Mama was a rock and roll singer
Yeah, Papa used to write all her songs
Well, you could hear their music playing on the jukebox all day long
Oh, they were bringing down together, yes, yes, in a 2-part harmony
Till one day, one day, my daddy sang alone
Ooh, and he sang his song just for me
Good God!
You think you're just a fox and that's all that you got to be
Oh, well you might be a fox but, lady, that ain't enough for me
You're vamping everybody in town but you're jacking me around
Foxy lady shinning on, I hope you miss me when I'm gone
'Cause foxy lady "gone" is where I'm gonna be
You're super fine and you blow people's minds I know
But will you pardon me, please, if I don't stick around for your show?
You've got everybody chasing your tail, they even let you put them in jail
Foxy lady shinning on, I hope you miss me when I'm gone
'Cause foxy lady "gone" is where I'm gonna be
Oh, damn you girl, you went and messed up the world we had
And what I'm trying to say in my own sweet way is I'm mad
You got everybody singing your tune but you're flying on a pregnant balloon
Foxy lady shinning on, I hope you miss me when I'm gone
'Cause foxy lady "gone" is where I'm gonna be
I know the whole world can't be just like me
I can only sing in two-part harmony
"Mama Was A Rock And Roll Singer, Papa Used To Write All Her Songs"
Mama was a rock and roll singer yeah
Papa used to write all her songs
Well you could hear their music playing
On the jukebox all day long
They were bringing down together
Yes, yes in a jukebox jubilee
Till one day, one day my daddy sang alone
He sang his song just for me
Good God
You think you're just a fox
And that's all you got to be
Oh well you might be a fox
But that ain't enough for me
You're rocking everybody in town
But you jacking me around
[Chorus:]
Foxy lady shinning on
I hope you miss me when I'm gone
But foxy lady gone is where I'm gonna be
You're super fine
And you blow people's mind I know
But will you pardon me please
If I don't stick around for your show
You got everybody chasing your tail
They even let you put them in jail
[Chorus]
Ah damn you girl
You went and messed up
The world with hands
And what I'm trying to say
In my own sweet way is I'm mad
You got everybody singing your tune
But you're flying on a crazy balloon
[Chorus]
Correction:
Oh, Mama was a rock and roll singer
Yeah, Papa used to write all her songs
Well, you could hear their music playing on the jukebox all day long
Oh, they were bringing down together, yes, yes, in a two-part harmony
Till one day, one day, my daddy sang alone
Ooh, and he sang his song just for me
Good God!
You think you're just a fox and that's all that you got to be
Oh, well you might be a fox but, lady, that ain't enough for me
You're vamping everybody in town but you're jacking me around
Foxy lady shinning on, I hope you miss me when I'm gone
'Cause foxy lady "gone" is where I'm gonna be
You're super fine and you blow people's minds I know
But will you pardon me, please, if I don't stick around for your show?
You've got everybody chasing your tail, they even let you put them in jail
Foxy lady shinning on, I hope you miss me when I'm gone
'Cause foxy lady "gone" is where I'm gonna be
Oh, damn you girl, you went and messed up the world we had
And what I'm trying to say in my own sweet way is I'm mad
You got everybody singing your tune but you're flying on a pregnant balloon
Foxy lady shinning on, I hope you miss me when I'm gone
'Cause foxy lady "gone" is where I'm gonna be
I know the whole world can't be just like me
I can only sing in two-part harmony
Sonny a little off on his lip-synch lol
He was not a good singer cher was great.
He was a great songwriter though he wrote most of their hits