I heard this song on the radio this week, and I had not heard it in years. This brings back such good memories, like it was another lifetime in a different dimension.
ADDICTIVE!!! I could play it over and over!!! Horns, Organ, Tambourine locked, PIANO RIFF!!! Junie on the lead! Drummer tight, sax solo........ALL GOOD!!! Ive been glued to this cut thru my lifetime!
Many of us played it over and over because it was only a 2:27 minute teaser slow jam. The short time made us wanted more of the song😂😂😂 Smart move Ohio Players. Along with E,W,&F and War they were the top “Crossover Funk Bands” of the mid 70s.
Still doin the funky worm off this badd a** funky jamm here in Albany NY, where the Players worked out their act in 68-69, then “Pain” hit the charts and the rest is R&B history!
Doesn't get much better than this. The initial note hold 39 seconds in... I'll never, never leave you, baby! Music may never be created like this again.
@@msonione1661 Huh? i thought the soundtrack for that movie was written and performed by Donny Hathaway. Plus 'Charleston' was released in 1972. This song was released in 1973.
Back when Soul Train was on every Saturday morning. My girlfriend and I had to make up a dance routine to this to show everybody. Good times,hey Rowena.
Everytime I see leave a comment,I say okay. You have to be a music lover to appreciate the sound . When I listen to this song I have to hit replay to hear it at least 2 more times. Do not judge me cause everyone has music they love. Came up in the 70 era. Ohio players, Isley bros,temps,sly and the family stone. What more can I say. Do not forget the boss Diana Ross.
Funk and real music at its best…There will never be musical lyrics, instruments and good singing like this…It may be gone, but never forgotten🎸🎷🎧🎤🎵🥁🎶🎻🎹🎺🎼
63 and LOVING It. Give me the days when friends brought the albums to the party and EVERYONE HAD A RIGHTEOUS TIME NO FIGHTS WE ALL WENT HOME SAFE AND SMILIN 😊😂😅😊
This song is nothing other than a TURIE I had to hear it only once this 8.10.20 to be addicted to it Thank you for this long version because the original is really too short long live the funk and all its fans
I don’t think Billy was a member of the band as of yet. I think Junie was the keyboardist, pianist, organist and Billy was hired to take his place when Junie left the band.
You are correct Junie was still here. This was his last album with them. Diamond was subbing at this time but really in the band as well right now.@@andreacheney3593
This song is DEFINITELY 🔥 FIRE!! I LOVE ME SOME OHIO PLAYERS. ONE OF MY FAV BANDS!! HANDS DOWN. I use to and still dance to this song. 70's Jam!! 🎉🎉🎉This is my SONG! LOVE IT ❤❤❤
While listening to my play list, I told the dancing thirty yr old this song was more than fifty years old, it made her dance harder and me laugh harder. Enjoy the enjoyable. She had it in a loud speaker.
Like eating your favorite ice Cream, this song is so utterly addictive. I absolutely love those background instruments, this is such a beast of a song! Big big tune!
@@fostermac7170 Yes, but with a different spelling and a different meaning to me. ; ) Joyful, Beautiful..During the time I named her it wasn't the name of a drug. : )
I haven't heard this song in a while... The death of Producer DJ Clark Kent, who produced JayZ and B.I.G's "Brooklyns Finest" sampled this song... they played Brooklyns Finest as a tribute, and I couldn't get the beat out of my head... RIP DJ Clark Kent
What year did this come out? I was too little to be enjoying this but it was his intro for me! Had no idea what he was saying, but i remember loving it and playing it over and over! I had to be in kindergarten! 😂
The fact it was a real tambourine in that song, like real people was moving the instruments its so AMAZING, just REAL talent because how did they even think about this stuff
Funky Worm, Rollercoaster, Silly Billy... They were my favorite group along with Rufus and Black Ivory during my riotous teen high school years of the 70s. They were outta sight!😃
This man is one of the old schools that I've ever seen back in the day coming through come through them 70s and look ahead 80 ladies I am now 66 in boiling ahead this funk you're still the funk and they get here with the funky worm and skin tight and I'm going to tell you this kind of old school music never disappears it still lives on in the CDs Yonkers today don't know nothing about that they don't know nothing about that this is just old school at his best piece brother Leo from say towel
Im n a zone it just makes me forget about everything n puts me n another place n time u would have to live the era to understand how times were back then best years of my life wish time could had stood still 😢
This has got to be the ultimate jam session. The way this song builds up perfectly I don’t think they could ever recreate it. They lucky they got it on wax they way they did.
The Ohio Players showcase several instruments in a masterful composition featuring powerful organ Virtuoso reminiscent of Jimmy Smith but playing funk proving the organ is a vicious keyboard instrument not taking a back seat to the piano or synthesizer electronic keyboard This group had the best album covers poster size The 70’s best music ever era
Ok, well to the club.You've got good taste in music. I'm a 63yrd old African American Man who grew up in the 70's and I listen to Led Z still PITTSBURGH PENNSYLVANIA WAMO WDVE 😂
There's something about this song that I find absolutely addictive.
Omg yes indeed
Thought it was just me...i play it over and over. Always was my jam
Extremely! I mean that tambourine is ENTICING!
Me to Steven I'm addicted to this song it takes me to a place where I just can't explain it!!
@@kerryeberrie6587 I play it over and over and over lol
50 Years Ago today AUGUST 1973 🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇.
Whoever dislike this song is void of funk. As a drummer, there's no tighter pocket then this.
You said it
D
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That tambourine has been driving me crazy for years. from the first day I heard it.
For me it’s the piano and the organ.
bass
I heard this song on the radio this week, and I had not heard it in years. This brings back such good memories, like it was another lifetime in a different dimension.
Musical time machine.
ADDICTIVE!!! I could play it over and over!!! Horns, Organ, Tambourine locked, PIANO RIFF!!! Junie on the lead! Drummer tight, sax solo........ALL GOOD!!! Ive been glued to this cut thru my lifetime!
I ACTUALLY DO PLAY IT OVER AND OVER AGAIN
Thats church, this track is an experience that everyone deserves to have ❤
I have played it over and over again as well😂
Many of us played it over and over because it was only a 2:27 minute teaser slow jam. The short time made us wanted more of the song😂😂😂 Smart move Ohio Players. Along with E,W,&F and War they were the top “Crossover Funk Bands” of the mid 70s.
Check out the horn riff on O-H-I-O. This band was BADDD!!!!!!
60years old and still jamming
Get Em Troy!!!
💪🏾✊🏾
Junie’s crying lead vocals always fascinated me. So damn soulful and intense!
Soul Spirit 🎤 Singing
RIP JUNIE 🔥♥️
This jamm really packed the dancefloor back in the day. These brothers put OHIO on the map. Ya Heard Me? Holla Back!
Ohio Players
I was only 10 but I was a funk lover then a funk lova NOW!!!
I'm here...Toledo...JW Scott Bulldogs..Class of 77...Wassup❤.....Day 1 over here😊...BUCKEYES FOREVER ...coming from Cali
Still doin the funky worm off this badd a** funky jamm here in Albany NY, where the Players worked out their act in 68-69, then “Pain” hit the charts and the rest is R&B history!
I.AGREE..This is one of the BEST, IF NOT THE BEST SONG with an Amazing BEAT ..THAT WILL.NVRRRR EVERRRRNGO OUT OF STYLE!
I had this 45. 8th grade. I absolutely loved Junie’s voice. At 64 years old I still play it over and over.❤
Doesn't get much better than this. The initial note hold 39 seconds in... I'll never, never leave you, baby! Music may never be created like this again.
I understand ❣️
No lies 👨🏿⚖️
You are right !!!! 🎵 ❤️
That's been a Proven Fact & I'm ok w that.
yea 🔥
RIP God‘s Favorite DJ Clark Kent. Thx for bringing Hov and Big together and giving us a timeless song when you sampled this.
All I can say is junie Morrison is funky funky funky
And Sugarfoot!!!!
Walking home from Football practice back in '71. Damn!! I still got some gangster hats, Any grown people still here🐼
On the soundtrack from the movie Come back Charleston Blue.
This song, of course, was released in the fall of '73.
@@msonione1661 Huh? i thought the soundtrack for that movie was written and performed by Donny Hathaway. Plus 'Charleston' was released in 1972. This song was released in 1973.
@@fostermac7170 Donny Hath... Back together Again That was another summer blazin song
@@pearlywhite-oq9sv Yep. In 1980.
That man is serious about his love for his woman! Need more of this in the world!
That's when men loved their women, especially Black men.👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽😇💖🙏🏽
Best funk song ever!!!
Leroy “Sugarfoot” Bonner is lead vocalist on this PURE FUNK Song!!!
Can’t be duplicated!
Awesome song 🎵
Actually it's Junie Morrison on the lead vocals.
STILL LOVE this song, man takes me back to simpler times!!! 70s forever!!!!
ITS NOTHING LIKE 70 MUSIC
70s is Where My ♥ Lives
I'm never forget this song lyrics ❤😂
Yes!!
One of the greatest Bands of all time, I grew up on Ohio Players Pain .
Hall of my Fame
This to me is their best mix of soul funk and a touch of church vibe
True
Back when Soul Train was on every Saturday morning. My girlfriend and I had to make up a dance routine to this to show everybody. Good times,hey Rowena.
I feel like a junky every time I play this song, repeat, repeat, REPEAT. I just can't get enough. 😋😋😋💯❣
That's real shit
Back when Ecstasy was a natural drug😁
Repeat All the time
That bass line is life❤
That’s what I have loved about this song for so many years. That bass line. Plus everything else!!!!
The legendary MARSHALL JONES!!
Best song ever! The longer, the better!!!!
EVER!!
@TheIndigenous1 the longer, the better.... I kould not agree more! #dishytgo!
Let music play forever
I'm getting goosebumps... omg what a heavenly perfect sound!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THIS MIX IS SO BEAUTIFUL AND SOULFUL. THIS SONG BLESSES MY SOUL EVERY TIME I HEAR IT. I LOVE THIS MIX. IT IS PERFECT !!!!!
I've been using this song as the ringtone for my wife for over ten years....Needless to say, I love when she calls me.
Okay! I was 13 when this came out.listening to this take me Right back Jr. High school.... When music was...
First time hearing this and I Love It.
Everytime I see leave a comment,I say okay. You have to be a music lover to appreciate the sound . When I listen to this song I have to hit replay to hear it at least 2 more times. Do not judge me cause everyone has music they love. Came up in the 70 era. Ohio players, Isley bros,temps,sly and the family stone. What more can I say. Do not forget the boss Diana Ross.
We repeat it too! The instruments were so unreal
Piano keys, drums, horns and bass, guitar i mean all of them. Listen to all of them play like this in 1970s
Funk and real music at its best…There will never be musical lyrics, instruments and good singing like this…It may be gone, but never forgotten🎸🎷🎧🎤🎵🥁🎶🎻🎹🎺🎼
This is the early 70s style of the Ohio players pain ecstasy jive turkey skin tight brake pad great band
Big influence on everyone who followed..Rick James, Prince, everybody!
🔥 Too!! Hot To Death
Pleasure too..takes me back to college jammin in the dorms after hours...
Doin the funky worm off this jamm! 🪱
63 and LOVING It. Give me the days when friends brought the albums to the party and EVERYONE HAD A RIGHTEOUS TIME NO FIGHTS WE ALL WENT HOME SAFE AND SMILIN 😊😂😅😊
I Miss Those Days & Today I Just Smile & Laugh About Memories Of Fun & Good Fun 💯👍✌️
This song is nothing other than a TURIE I had to hear it only once this 8.10.20 to be addicted to it Thank you for this long version because the original is really too short long live the funk and all its fans
Amen
One of my favorite songs of all times a real R&B classic
Satch blew the hell out of the sax man! Real talk!😃🎵
Love this extended version. I will never do without you. 💕
Love this version!!
Biggie and JayZ brought me here. Always love this classic
This is one of my favorite songs of ALL TIME! Just magnificent!
Brooklyn’s Finest
That Bass Line & Billy Beck is ecstasy to me! Ya Heard Me? This was the jamm at the hood parties back in the day.
I don’t think Billy was a member of the band as of yet. I think Junie was the keyboardist, pianist, organist and Billy was hired to take his place when Junie left the band.
You are correct Junie was still here. This was his last album with them. Diamond was subbing at this time but really in the band as well right now.@@andreacheney3593
No billy beck wasn't in the band yet, He took junies place
Thought I'd never do without you! Loving you is Ectasy To Me! This Song Is Fire. I can listen to it All day .
I do!
Straight fire
This song is DEFINITELY 🔥 FIRE!! I LOVE ME SOME OHIO PLAYERS. ONE OF MY FAV BANDS!! HANDS DOWN. I use to and still dance to this song. 70's Jam!! 🎉🎉🎉This is my SONG! LOVE IT ❤❤❤
One of my favorite "non traditional" love songs. Thank you.
I'll be 65 in October, this came out when I started high school 1973. LOL 😂💯💯😎🔥
While listening to my play list, I told the dancing thirty yr old this song was more than fifty years old, it made her dance harder and me laugh harder. Enjoy the enjoyable. She had it in a loud speaker.
The musical arrangements in this song is cold and crispy!!! Still fresh...
Estacvy
This tune is infectious
Reminds me of my sister Peach she loved this song R.I.P.Sis
"The Man is Deep about His Love!❤
Junies exit song to the Mothership
Yup exactly or Pain part 1 I think?
Like eating your favorite ice Cream, this song is so utterly addictive. I absolutely love those background instruments, this is such a beast of a song! Big big tune!
The is straight 🔥 💯 funk!!! This is an example of BLACK EXCELLENCE ⚫ This the theme musuc on the waiting line in the ", UPPER ROOM"
This song is the Best! Love the Soulful beat..the organ and the tambourine take you to church! Named my daughter after this song!❤❤❤❤
Great review.. exactly!! 👍🤩
You named your daughter Ecstacy?
@@fostermac7170 Yes, but with a different spelling and a different meaning to me. ; ) Joyful, Beautiful..During the time I named her it wasn't the name of a drug. : )
@@urmacade-watson9236 gotcha.
Yeah this extended mix is 🔥 🎧
yes...
Love Junie at vocals .... take the lyrics and just read them ... nothing .... add the Junie vocals with funk, and it really pops!!
Soul Spirit Singing
@@tboyosborne 💯💯💯
This ani't ole SCHOOL!!... THIS IS SCHOOL!!!!
Speak!
A MASTERPIECE
Yes
Yes Indeed
I haven't heard this song in a while... The death of Producer DJ Clark Kent, who produced JayZ and B.I.G's "Brooklyns Finest" sampled this song... they played Brooklyns Finest as a tribute, and I couldn't get the beat out of my head... RIP DJ Clark Kent
What year did this come out? I was too little to be enjoying this but it was his intro for me! Had no idea what he was saying, but i remember loving it and playing it over and over! I had to be in kindergarten! 😂
I just googled it. September 1973. I was 8. Too young to know about anything, but it was my jam! 😂
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2022.
My thoughts exactly!!! They should have been inducted long ago.
Touches your soul. If it doesn't there isn't hope for you.
You know it soul music that right
OMG!!!!! THIS WAS MY JAM!!!! JUNIE SANG THIS SONG!!!!!!!
The fact it was a real tambourine in that song, like real people was moving the instruments its so AMAZING, just REAL talent because how did they even think about this stuff
One of the Best Bands Ever
This is a funky funky classic
This song should have been 5 mins not 2:27. to short .. I play this over and over. I have the 45... and yes it still sounds great.. great condition
Ain't nothing but the gad damn Truth...
The biggest problem with this song is that it is not long enough! Love it!
I love them so much and sleep you their songs every night since I was 13yrs, I'm 65 now. RIP Sugarfoot!
Funky Worm, Rollercoaster, Silly Billy... They were my favorite group along with Rufus and Black Ivory during my riotous teen high school years of the 70s. They were outta sight!😃
This man is one of the old schools that I've ever seen back in the day coming through come through them 70s and look ahead 80 ladies I am now 66 in boiling ahead this funk you're still the funk and they get here with the funky worm and skin tight and I'm going to tell you this kind of old school music never disappears it still lives on in the CDs Yonkers today don't know nothing about that they don't know nothing about that this is just old school at his best piece brother Leo from say towel
Still feelin' the groove on this old school gem in August 2023.
They way that track builds up man!
“Brooklyn’s Finest, rewind this. Representing BK to the fullest…” RIP DJ Clark Kent 🙏🏾
My College Jam...I still move when this come on....love me some OHIO PLAYERS from the jam PAIN to this one...
12/4/23 STILL HITTIN!!!! ✊🏾👊🏽👍🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Jay Z and Biggie Small’s Brooklyn Finest brung me here
When this came out I played it so much they were mad at me. Love it
I love it bring back the school songs..thinking about my baby.....
Straight outta my Granny's basement with the guns on the Pool table !
@@retromousex5118 True Facts and that Joe Cockrr "Woman 2 woman "
Remind me of Pain its in my heart.. Ohio Players....SugarFoot
Rest In Beats
DJ Clark Kent.
BK forever
Im n a zone it just makes me forget about everything n puts me n another place n time u would have to live the era to understand how times were back then best years of my life wish time could had stood still 😢
Rest in paradise, Junie!
One of OP's early jamz, this right here sounding like 🔥🔥
Damn, they bought that heat! 🔥🔥🔥Definitely using in my IG reel! 2024!!!
Love will never do without you
I don't see how the rock in roll hall of fame have ignored this group for as long as they have.
Rock n roll hall of fame can't validate these brothers...
Straight up RACISM,If you're not a "Swifty"you don't exist.
Amen
It is tragic t hey are not in the hall of fame in rock and roll. Shame on them!
You're right on the money Laverne.😊
This is jam, here! Is off tha charts 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
And pewee on trumpet! The cat was a Gas!😃🎵
So much pure joy and love in this track. As if no one can harm me or anyone else. Grateful for the opportunity to listen to it over and over again 🙏
I love love love funk bands man
This has got to be the ultimate jam session. The way this song builds up perfectly I don’t think they could ever recreate it. They lucky they got it on wax they way they did.
Remembering Brooklyn’s Finest!! Way up!!! Blazin’ 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🧨🧨🧨🧨🧨
I remember dancing to this song those was the days 😃
The ebony & ivory 🎹 combo’s are screamin 🔥
This song is the shit, it csn get a whole room bouncing 🔥
Wow nice TUNE never heard this B4 👠♈🍷🍾💋
The Ohio Players showcase several instruments in a masterful composition featuring powerful organ Virtuoso reminiscent of Jimmy Smith but playing funk proving the organ is a vicious keyboard instrument not taking a back seat to the piano or synthesizer electronic keyboard This group had the best album covers poster size The 70’s best music ever era
Their album covers were memorable and truly legendary.
What happened was the world forgot how to dance
Musicians are not trained in the art.
I did not!
Not me, I’m 71 and still doing the funky worm off this killa jamm !
I had to bang this joint on my way to work. Damn near caught the Holy Ghost, lmao…
Classic Lp its great to hear it again, sweet and beautiful memories of) life ❤ and fad clothing, such as platform shoes and Bell bottom pants.
Ok, well to the club.You've got good taste in music. I'm a 63yrd old African American Man who grew up in the 70's and I listen to Led Z still PITTSBURGH PENNSYLVANIA WAMO WDVE 😂
This is Soul and FUNK at it's BEST "
THANKS FOR THE EXTENDED VERSION ❤🎉❤🎉🎉🎉
2024. Still HARD! OLD G. OLD SKOL!
Fire 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿