Unsung Shorts- The Gap Band Documentary
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 มี.ค. 2020
- Well everybody i hope y'all doing alright? well here is another Unsung Video with The Gap Band. I also wanted to thank everyone who follows and supported me also people if you wanna hit me up on my social media follow me on my Twitter and Instagram.
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Great job, just needs an update.
My husband, Ronnie Wilson, was the founder of the Gap Band. Ronnie created the band while still a senior in high school in Tulsa Oklahoma, in the late “60’s”. He was a genius, he was gifted, and he was a fair man. Greed, can, and will destroy a family, or a business. Charlie’s manager, is full of Greed.
Ronnie passed away, on Nov. 2, 2021, and Charlie never even came to visit his brother, during his illness. That should tell you a lot. Being blessed, as Charlie is always harping, and is very true, but he has to learn how to bless others. Rest well dear husband. I loved you, unconditionally…🙏🏽❤️
My heart bleeds....my siblings did the same too me
So you mean to tell me that at the time of Ronnie's death and 2021 him in Charlie was not on speaking terms. You know Greek can never be satisfied
That's heartbreaking.....I'm sure your Ronnie is keeping things real in Heaven, you'll see him again.
I'm a 67 yr old that not only sold The Gap Band LP;s at the Tulsa Peaches Records & Tapes store, we danced our a$$es off at the discos cuz the Tulsa clubs played them a LOT. We were as proud of them as we were Leon. 🎩
If the Church Studio walls could talk, I hope yo'u've ventured down there to see it.
This is one of my fav videos of Leon & the Gap Band.....RIP Ronnie & Robert. Gap Band funk still lives on. 🎵🎶🎵
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I understand SIS..I can't believe what I heard about them. Heartbreaking because I lived across the street and as I posted here how Robert was my music teacher and I loved the whole family. We were the knight and reed family. Be blessed Queen you loved and not forgotten 💜
One other thing SIS Charlie acts like he doesn't even remember us. That hurt
Thank you sir we’ve been trying to do a documentary on my dad since he died, I am the oldest daughter
Really? And your very welcome I try my best. To make this documentary educational for those who dont know about this amazing band.
@@VonTheStampede yes and you said my name wrong 😂
He was a bad bass player I love his jam on Shake your dad and Uncles are my music idols I didn't know you were his daughter I always see Latina Wilson and Ronnie Wilson's sons I never saw Charlie Wilson's kids( if he has any) HUMPIN is what made me ❤️ The Gap Band in 1980 as 8 year old boy your dad was FUNKY on Gash gash gash Gap Band 1V made the iconic peak in 1982 in interviews in the 80s your dad and Charlie had a good sense of humor if I had a voice like your Uncle I have it made back in the day I knew he Idolized Stevie Wonder 👓 and Stevie Wonder admires your Uncle I love the calloboration he did with your uncle Ronnie on I ain't gonna stand for it in 1980 with Stevie Wonder but I didn't see your dad name on the credit but Stevie got with your family on Someday in 1983 on MLK dedication . But the Last album I stopped at was I'm gonna git you Sucka soundtrack in 1988 funny movie I appreciate Keenan ivory Wayans giving your family a slight comeback after their riff with Lonnie Simmons R .I. P Oliver Scott spoke highly of your dad bass playing he's my favorite Member outside your family He wrote ❤️ ballads on 111 my favorite is NOTHING COMES TO SLEEPERS 👌if I'm ever depressed or cleaning 🏠 your family comes first then Stevie Wonder bless you and your family 🙏 TGB years 1974-1988 FUNKY FAMILY
Much love and respect to your dad and the band. Your dad could jam - flights of angels... Much thanks for all the funkin joy and dancin...!
@ Robin...I LOVE your dad and his group! My daddy used to play them when I was a lil girl and unfortunately he left me and my mother when I was 7 y/o, so I’d listen to their music and that’s how I’d connect with my daddy. He died in 2010 and even now I have my days where I’ll play the GB and just cry. My deepest condolences to the lost of your dad...sometimes us fans forget that famous people are real people with real families and real lives, so I am truly sorry for your loss first and foremost.
Thank you for this documentary! My name is La'Tina Wilson not Latonya! RIP to my dad Robert Wilson of The Gap Band🔥👏👏
My apologies for saying the wrong name and you are welcome
@@VonTheStampede 😂😂all my life but again ThankYou!❤
@@itslbabywilson3488 your welcome again 😁🤣
You are gorgeous
@@RTDavis0503 thank You
Robert Wilson by far is one of the most underrated Bass players of all time. I've been saying this for years. I'm a old school funk drummer and if you study Robert Wilson's body if work you'll be so amazed. If you pick apart their song "Shake" Robert Wilson takes us on a musical journey unheard of. Just funk on another level in my humble opinion. What an incredible talent. Truly missed.
Yes that's True..Shoud've gotten way more Respect!
Love your comment!! Robert was my favorite ❤ rip
Most influential and underrated band ever!!!!
I have always loved the Gap Band, with their red western outfits. That voice of Charlie Wilson is the best 👌. I love all of his songs.
Wow My auntie and uncle used to love listening to the Gap Band way back in the day
If I dont hear a gap song in a bbq especially a black one I think something wrong
Shoutout to Leon's wife Mary! She was an awesome vocalist as well. Rest in peace sister.
Enjoyed the Gap Band documentary. Charlie had a band in high school inTulsa Ok in 69/70. They were the real deal even then. They played for my singing group The Citations.
I KNEW THAT WAS CHARLIE ON COMPUTER LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I didnt know until I did the research and they said it will never be a hit lol
Yeah his voice is definitely unmistakable. He killed it
Damn! I thought everybody knew that!! 😲
Yep. That was during his Stevie Wonder imitation days
Oh, yes!! He was featured on Heaven's Girl with R. Kelly, Aaron Hall, and Ron Isley, too.
GAP BAND is the number one band I was raised on. Thank you.. I'll listen to GAP before anything in todays music
Proud to have known these brothers in my youth in North Tulsa Oklahoma!! RIH Ronnie and Robert Wilson!!
I assisted engineered on a couple of their early 80s albums. I have wild studio anecdotes - you can imagine. I loved the whole Total Experience Records roster. So many cool people. Much love to all of them and the legendary Gap Band! I can still picture them recording "Party Train" and knowing that was a hit recording.
Then you know my dad
I Love The Gap Band❤️
I love my heavy-metal and hard rock, but as goes with so many other things, I grew up through the 70s and 80s, allowing me to experience and appreciate many genres of music. YOU DROPPED A BOMB ON ME is one of my favorite songs of all time. You can’t help but feel that song. That’s what music is to me, if it makes me feel, then it doesn’t matter what it is, I like it.
My favorite GapBand memory is when I was younger my family and I would take a trip and my Dad would be playing The Gap Band on cassette in the car stereo, blasting their down the highway, especially when Burn Rubber played! The intro to " Burn Rubber " was the best thing when you're driving but be careful about your speed! Thanks again Gap Band and the Wilson Brothers!🤘🏾🎼🍷
Yes. They were a great band! Also, it was shocking when Robert Wilson died at such an early age along with another famous bassist that same year, Marvin Isley of The Isley Brothers, two months prior. Both were so young, but their music still lives on.
Robert Wilson was fierce on that bass. He put the FUN in FUNK. Thanks for releasing the baddest funk song Burn Rubber On Me in my birth year... 1980
Thank you Wilson Brothers for your contributions to the music world and RIP Robert Wilson. 🤘🏾🎼🎩🍷
Let's not forget their remake of "Going In Circles" and my personal favorite "I'm Gonna Get You Sucka" from the soundtrack of the movie with the same title starring Keenan Ivory Wayans. Great video, keep them coming!
Keenan ivory Wayans directorial debut and giving The Gap Band main title to the soundtrack in 1988 my last favorite Gap Band album is the soundtrack in 1988 funny movie
Wow!!!
Just watched the documentary on what happened in Tulsa. I knew the group got the name from those streets, but didn't realize how significant they were to the city's history. I'm glad Charlie mentioned Black Wall Street and its aftermath.
Thank you for putting this together, they don’t get the respect they deserve here in Tulsa. People here hardly know they from here.
You’re I did the best I could with this video and looking at Tulsa history made me sad and angry
That so hard to believe. Wow
Thanks for the video I’m a big GAP Band fan there music will last forever
Thank you for this documentary! I love the Gap Band
Rest In Heaven Ronnie Wilson 11/2/2021 🕊🙏🏽
I just heard the news wow, he was only 73
Great music!!! The GAP BAND MUSIC IS TIMELESS!!! THANK-YOU FOR THE GIFT OF MUSIC.🎵❤️🎵🙏🏿😇❤️🎵
Indeed
Robert was my music teacher at John Burroughs elementary School in Tulsa. Also they lived across the street from my family and his mom taught me how to play the piano. Beautiful mother she was so sweet and kind. His father a preacher was also had a heart of gold. Miss them all💜
True Fan. I must have seen Gap Band live in concert about 3 times over my many years and 2 times at Charlies concerts. Their hit songs never grow old. I truly admire those performers who can always bring it on no matter what generation. When they leave the stage you are still dancing. They are true entertainers. Have you seen Charlie lately? The energy level on stage is phenomenal. Concerts to always remember in my life time....... James Brown, Tina Turner, Earth Wind and Fire, Parliament-Funkadelic, Jacksons, Prince, Beyonce, Charlie Wilson.... and the Gap Band!
Opps upside your head put them on the national map! GAP band 3 and 4 were really good albums. My favorite song is Talkin Back. It was a clap record aimed at then President Reagan. Straight up 80's Funk !
Charlie. I want to say salute to you my brother....we had a good friend in common, his name is Eddie Hughes..May he Rest In Peace...Thanks for the good years of music that you gave to us💯🙌🏽
GAP IS THE ORIGINAL NEW JACK SWING
I'm glad I wasn't the only one to recognize that. Close your eyes and you hear Aaron Hall and Riley beats.
Your are one of the first to get it right, and Teddy Riley knows it too!!!
Charlie’s voice is just incredible!
WHEW CHILE!!..THAT MAN CAN SANG!!
I got here because of conversation about Charlie when my seventeen year old son was trying to sing like him 😂
Son: Charlie seems like he’s from the South.
Me: I think he’s from Cleveland, OH.
Son: Nah Ma, think you wrong.
Me: Goooglin ....low and behold Tulsa! Looking for Gap Band songs and here we go.
This is so good!! My son and I really appreciate watching this. Thanks so much!!
Thank you for watching I have more documentaries and videos
@@VonTheStampede I will be checking them out too.
Something I don't get is when the Gap Band is talked about no mention is ever made of to me one of the greatest slow jams ever, "Can't Get Over You". The horn at the beginning is a classic. Still love that song.
It's the Official Max C here and I just wanted to say even though I did get a chance to work with the Legend & Creator of The Gap Band Ronnie Wilson before he Passed which is Crazy, it would've been real Kool to work with Robert &Charlie.
The bass line pushed them out into lime light
They mentioned nothing about the 1994 play "Mama I'm sorry starring Melba moore which featured Robert Wilson. Nor did they mention that the Gap Band did the title song from the movie I'm going to get you sucka and there was a second song on that soundtrack that the Gap Band did also they also had 2 cuts we might have been three on the total experience Christmas album
The first song i heard from The Gap Band was “ Party Train” i was just a kid when i saw the video i feel in love with that song and many more. I didn’t know they were brothers until Ronnie Wilson had dies this week. My prayers and condolences go out the family especially Charlie and now there only One original Gap Band member...❤️🌹🕊❤️🙏🏾🕊🎼🎼🎼
One of the coolest and greatest r&b groups of all time. Outstanding is one of my favorite songs.
Love this band. Charlie got one of the best voices in the game. And they were dope band. I’m a white guy but still lovin this shit
Another good Unsung. I did message Unsung on Facebook and said that "hey when r u guys gonna do an Unsung on The Mary Jane Girls?". I got a message back telling me 2 stay tuned.
Cool maybe I should message them too. To give them some ideas
Saw the Gap band at the Greek Theater in 04. Great show. Love these guys. Saw Charlie Wilson in 07 at the La County fair grounds. Another great show.
A great talented band that lasted for decades!
Happy 74th Birthday April 20 1946 Ronnie Wilson
Correction. Ronnie Wilson’s birthday was April 7, 1948.
@@boulwli1 How many brothers are still alive. Back in the day I lived in Lancaster' California I thought it was Charlie Wilson who stayed in Palmdale California♥️
The Gap Band were a fabulous sound in the UK nightclubs. For me, 1980-84.
Robert Wilson Unsung Bassist and Funkateer
Great job. i'm a fan that heard about them from off the 3rd lp. When i herd the 4th lp. i was hooked. My 1st R&B concert was in the 1980 Gap Band & Con-Funk-Shun it was a great show. I enjoy the Gap Band & the memories it gave me from roller skating, dancing & djing the music at house parties to clubs. threw uncle Charlie eras. Still have the records but not all like the 1st 2 & 2 of the late 90's & a few of uncle Charlie. Great music history they gave us all to enjoy i sure did.
The GAP Band will always be The GAP Band To Me They’ve made many GREAT Hits That Still Got My Ears 👂 In Listening Mode Today.
Great documentary Von!!! Thanks for sharing this real music from real musicians.
The 1977 Album is still my favorite. The energy of the band is crazy. Check it out , highly recommended
GREAT JOB PUTTING THIS TOGETHER~~very informative. love the GAP BAND!
Thank you very much be sure to watch the rest of my videos
Best funk band of all time. Gap 2? Can't believe it didn't get higher on the charts. I was in highschool at that time, and that's all I heard figuring #1
Good job bestfriend keeping our history alive sharing their story and having great content I sing their songs in the car lmao
yearning for your love is a well written song
Yeah I really remember this 💞
They really was at all the family parties back in da days especially in the summer 🎶🎵🎼📻✌🏾we had so much fun 👏🏿💃🏾🕺🏾mmmm those were the days
Been with this group since 1979
You forgot Wednesday lover was a great song from the album round trip. Used to get played on the quiet storm.
Sure was.
Round Trip didn't get the publicity it should have. 🤨
I would have loved to see them in concert doing their hit songs.
Von. Love what you are doing with your Unsung Shorts. Look forward to them. Can you please do one on the British group Loose Ends. They had the 80's om lock. I would love to know what happened to them. Please and thank you. Keep up the great work
It's Tulsa not Tesla
Shows how stupid this clown is!!!
This jerk needs speech therapy
Y’all need to relax, it’s an honest mistake.
True Aries exactly!
@True Aries and you're just as ignorant for responding SIS
I like how all the singles from Gap Band II just get progressively faster with each release lmao
I loved a lot of their music , however I never knew they The Gap Band was going through so much drama .
Actually a lot of good work on this video. Respect!
Thank you!
What was perfect for me was to meet and greet Charlie Wilson, while leaving a club name Attentions in Baltimore, Maryland back in 1980s...l left one of my college classes early, to hang in the club for a little while...when it was time for me to leave l ran right into Mr. Wilson's crew, he had on a beautiful long white coat like in The Mack movie...the first thing l said coming out my mouth, You're Charlie Wilson of The Gap Band...he said yes l'm, l just smiled his security people were deep he asked me you're leaving, l told him yes l have homework...he said,okay be good!!!
We had a lot of celebrities that pass through Baltimore and stop to make an appearance at our clubs, l love it!!!
The gap band was the group I love them
Early in the morning is still my favorite!
Bridging The Gap was one of The most Underrated albums ever great from start to Finish
My prayers and love to your dad I met him while setting up a concert in kc man he can play music
Nice documentary 1979 shake your booty at the Disco Gap 2 I can tell by your smile you want to party oops upside your head stepping out on the one good documentary
👍🏿 Excellently done.
Top quality programs as always!
Thanks more soon
I love your videos... keep them coming! Stay safe yourself... definitely a fan of the videos!
Real Talk how many Gap Band fans stopped watching this video to look up and listen to Magicians Holiday
I'm from and live in Tulsa. My dad and Charlie are friends. This was an awesome short. I wish you would have pronounced Tulsa correctly but people should get the point. There is never a party or event out here where GAP isn't played. Thanks for thinking of them.
Jemia Midget why was it so important that he pronounced it correctly? It’s not like he’s going to do the clip over, it’s not even like you will be able to be in his presence so he can hear the way you sant him to pronounce it. Are you looking for an apology? God mad us all different, if we were same...I’m Just Saying... but you don’t have to respond... It would be like beating a dead horses. I do wish you peace.
@@Daniweb1971 it is important for several reasons. 1. He has done an outstanding job and you never know what exec is watching. This may be a viable career for him and it is important that they know he does things with excellence. 2. Tulsa is the home of Black Wallstreet which was located between Greenwood, Archer and Pine (GAP). That is important history. 3. It would be a shame if he went around for the rest of his life mispronouncing that word. It wasn't about dialect. He just didn't know. And as a Tulsan, I respectfully let him know because I'm sure he is going to continue to excel and be successful. Those are my reasons. I am proud of this young black man. And at my age, it is my duty to encourage him and correct things. I expect that he will one day be in a board room full of investors. Why would I not help the young man be prepared for that. Pronounciation is extremely important in journalism or any form of careers predicated on speaking. It can make or break your career. Believe that. I mean him all good and no harm. I hope this helps you understand 😊
Jemia Midget I do. Thank you. And you did so it respectfully. I get it.
@@Daniweb1971 Awww...thank you😊
Tastefully stated.....in true Jemia fashion!! Miss and love ya!!
That was fun and little samples of songs from the albums.
Good job!
Thanks glad you enjoyed it
Now you know where Arron Hall got his sound from hhhhmmm? I battled the lil dude in the ring "Party train" video poppin 1983 his name was lil Tuff "Unique Dominoes" popping group. Two of the girls went to my high school was in the video one of them was Homecoming Queen!!! Natasha, Tanya
Exactly especially the song all of my love
I miss you and dont be afraid by Aaron hall screams Charlie Wilson
Thatjazzygirl good,yeah. Then i believe R Kelly continued that sound in his music.
he forgot "Wednesday lover"
Right
I told you this was your calling congrats on the 3k!!💯🙌🏾💯✊🏾🤛🏾👏🏽👏🏽
Thank you best friend
Outstanding! Omg I love that song
Loved it, man!
Great Job Von!!!!
Beautiful ❤️💖❤️
Great 👍 great video 📸👏💯👏
First off I have to say great job on this documentary. Also I’d like to point out that aside from the 2 songs you mentioned from the album Road Trip , there was one more song that deserves to mentioned. That song is called Wednesday Lover, which was covered by Jagged Edge on their debut album, A Jagged Era. It may not be as big a hit as the 2 songs mentioned earlier, but it was all over the radio at the time that album came out. Once again, great job.👍🏾
Thank you and good looking out be sure to check out another unsung short at 6pm est
The gap ba.nd , one of my favs!
They represent T U L S A , OK. All Day , Every Day !!
Love your videos thanks for sharing keep up the good work
Thank you for this one... Keep going doc!
I will these videos take awhile to do lol
Great job Von, but you gotta pronounce where they are from “Tulsa” bro! Really cool documentary my man!
Thought I did alright then. Thanks anyway
Awesome video!! Thanks! 😊
you always kill it bro. i love the gap band
Thanks man and samehere
Can't Get Over You is one of the best slow jams ever but is never brought up when talking about the Gap Band.
This was dope as Hell !!
Thanks I try !
I love this. Thank you!
You are welcome
Dig it your Channel is 100% Electric!!!!!
love this!!
Thanks I Appreciated
They were funky!
Well put great story about The Gap Band
This was a great short document of the Gap band and it would be lovely if you did once on The Pointer Sisters Andrae Crouch and the disciples The Mighty Clouds of Joy The Winans take 6 and Etta James
Yes, I would love to see on documentary on the Pointer Sisters.
People sleep on You Turn My Life Around. I played the hell out that CD while stationed in Germany. The single sprung on me was mid. The title track and a few slow jams were the real gems. I won’t lie, Uncle Charlie first solo was being overshadowed by imitators, R. Kelly, Aaron Hall. Guy had Guy III and R Kelly had the Public Announcement album.