FIRST TIME HEARING OF Brothers Johnson - Strawberry Letter #23 1977 REACTION!!!!

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  • @davidnelson6874
    @davidnelson6874 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Strawberry Letter #23 is one of the most sublime hit songs of all time. It will definitely grow on you. It’s a cover of a song by Shuggie Otis. Prince, David Byrne, and countless other noteworthy musicians were fans of Otis. Shuggie Otis was friends with Jimi Hendricks and it shows in the trippy lyrics.

  • @bobbih6360
    @bobbih6360 4 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    Love Brothers Johnson - you need their songs "Stomp" and
    "I'll Be Good To You" in your life - Lol!

    • @MegaCarmine12
      @MegaCarmine12 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      funny thing i just heard stomp yesterday!!!

    • @brubatery
      @brubatery 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ain't We Funkin Now is much beautiful too

    • @johnashley327
      @johnashley327 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's just what I was going to say.

    • @bakercarl8518
      @bakercarl8518 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, I'll be good to you!!!

  • @bradhardisty1652
    @bradhardisty1652 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    This was a cover of Shuggie Otis Strawberry Letter #23. Shuggie wrote it when he was like 15. He was like Prince he could write and play every instrument. Absolute genius before his time. He recorded it when he was like 18, early 70s.

    • @Bluelilly40
      @Bluelilly40 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thanks for the FYI. This is one of my favorite songs, I will look Shuggie Otis up!

    • @finster1968
      @finster1968 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Bluelilly40 - I’d be curious to hear what you thought of the original version of this song.

    • @cs4451
      @cs4451 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes, Shuggie Otis wrote the original back in the day , but it evolved into so many different singers including akon under Quincy Jones which I think is the best version

    • @peterpecenko5157
      @peterpecenko5157 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      shuggie otis alrite... but quincy jones made this so much better ;)

    • @anthonyalves3993
      @anthonyalves3993 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Actually Quincy Jones helped with the new version - I think came out better.

  • @brenthowell8883
    @brenthowell8883 4 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    You've got to check out Stomp and Get The Funk Outta My Face. These guys personified funk music of the late 70's and early 80's!😍

    • @windymiller1697
      @windymiller1697 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      couldn't have put it better myself

    • @georgeburke2678
      @georgeburke2678 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We cannot forget "I'll Be Good To You"...........I still funk out The Brothers Johnson.

    • @rshelley7496
      @rshelley7496 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🎵🎶gonna stomp.....all night..🎵🎵😎

    • @lindamacduff2566
      @lindamacduff2566 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      George Clinton and the funkadelics, Morris Day and the Time..

    • @kariblackwood5811
      @kariblackwood5811 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh yeah! I absolutely LOVE these guys! My parents listened to them all the time!

  • @Az777
    @Az777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    'I'll Be Good to You' is another great one out of this group.

    • @centuryrox
      @centuryrox 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes! And I actually think "I'll Be Good To You" is even better than this song!

    • @LMmccallL57
      @LMmccallL57 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      True.
      I also like the remake by Quincy Jones.

    • @jeffmorse645
      @jeffmorse645 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Love that song! I think its their best as well.

    • @nickduran7311
      @nickduran7311 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup, my favorite. Nobody has done a reaction that i can find

    • @SirWrecksy
      @SirWrecksy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes!

  • @Gen_X_Rosey
    @Gen_X_Rosey 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Bass player Louis Johnson was given the moniker "Thunder Thumbs". He played bass on Michael Jackson's Thriller. In the documentary for USA for Africa's "We Are the World", you can see him for a few seconds doing an incredible (though brief) bass solo. R.I.P. Louis Johnson. This song, though, my mom said when it came out, she would sit me in her lap and sing it to me when I was a baby. I love your reactions when I come across them.

  • @Bandit77TA
    @Bandit77TA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Always loved this song. Bass is off the chain.

  • @1984msmocha
    @1984msmocha 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love this song

  • @raramonty5217
    @raramonty5217 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    43 years later and this song still makes me smile. 😊

  • @dbordin395
    @dbordin395 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    The drum fill after the bridge is legendary. Pulls order straight out of sonic chaos.

  • @esmeraldapacheco1977
    @esmeraldapacheco1977 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Always loved Brothers Johnson...RIP Louis ....aka Thunder Thumbs. 🙏

  • @gregusmc2868
    @gregusmc2868 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man, I hear this song and suddenly, I’m 15 again and tightening up the laces on my skates and hitting the floor. (This was a “backwards-skate” tune. Only the smoothest, funkiest, coolest tunes had us putting on our best backward’s moves.) Get CHILLS when I hear the opening chimes! 🤘🏼❤️

  • @luanne2902
    @luanne2902 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I grew up listening to Brothers Johnson and Louis "thunder thumbs" Johnson is one of the reasons I learned to play bass. They have some really good other songs worth a listen. If you like this version of Strawberry Letter 23 you should listen to the original by Shuggie Otis and his other songs.

    • @audleymclean3724
      @audleymclean3724 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Luanne... I didn't know the Shuggie Otis's version, and more over that he's the originator of this lovely song, big up to him, thanx for the info.

  • @TheBlack-my5yf
    @TheBlack-my5yf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    He's written her 22 love letters before. This song is letter #23.

    • @Beautyoverage
      @Beautyoverage 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The Black All these years, I NEVER knew that! 😄

    • @BlackLionGriotMedia
      @BlackLionGriotMedia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Some people think the title of this song is strawberry letter 22 because he mentions it.

    • @donreed
      @donreed 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And the Post Office lost everyone of them.

    • @tammyewitkins8579
      @tammyewitkins8579 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Typo on album it was supposed to be Strawberry Letter 22 not 23.

    • @tommarks3726
      @tommarks3726 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was in junior high school in 77. Days of vinyl. I read that when the labels were sent to record maker to glue on stamped vinyl, the person who sent labels over put 23 instead of 22. By time they realized it to many records were made already. They just left it alone. Lol true or not?? Hmm lol

  • @anahatatutu
    @anahatatutu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The lyrics, the tune, the singing, the break, the groove - ALL of it!

  • @pattiebraymanskelly954
    @pattiebraymanskelly954 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great jam!! Thanks for the memory....haven't heard this in forever

  • @MrNathan791
    @MrNathan791 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Young lady this' some classic stuff you're hearing here. As a teen back in '77 this song rocked the house. Brother Johnson was awesome. Louis Johnson bass playing inspired me to pick up a bass. And yes they was on both Midnight Special and Soul Train. RIP Louis Johnson, you was one of the best bassist everrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

  • @pushpak
    @pushpak 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Written and original performed by Shuggie Otis from his 1971 'Freedom Flight' album. Love his version too. “Otis wrote this the song at age 17. He wrote it for his girlfriend describing the feelings evoked by "Strawberry Letter 22," the title indicating the hopes of another letter. It is commonly believed that she wrote to him on strawberry-scented paper but Otis told Spinner in a 2013 interview that the song has nothing to do with the smell of strawberries. "What I pictured when I was writing that song, was a girl handing a guy a pink envelope; a love letter. The guy and the girl had written each other 22 letters so far. And the 23rd one he writes is a song. But no scents." - Songfacts

    • @TANTRUMGASM
      @TANTRUMGASM 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dude was like Prince, before Prince.....composer-multi instrumentalist-lyricist-Singer......as a teenager

    • @christophergroome2471
      @christophergroome2471 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TANTRUMGASM I'M Pretty sure he still performs at small venues..

    • @rainkid8807
      @rainkid8807 ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought strawberry letter 22 was referring to the 22nd letter of the alphabet.. which is V which was short for vagina .. strawberry vagina 🤦🏾‍♂️

  • @mondecello
    @mondecello 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So funky!!!!!

  • @joyhunt477
    @joyhunt477 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    And they was fine as wine too
    Loving your hair💗

  • @andreadeamon6419
    @andreadeamon6419 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Was born in 67 (Cleveland) heard this song growing up and still thought about it when it stopped getting airtime. Oh my goodness i was happier than a pig in mud when i heard it again! Listen to it at least twice a month. Extremely thankful to the internet

  • @veronicamartin3663
    @veronicamartin3663 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    GIRLLLLLL BACK IN THE DAY!!!!! THOSE WERE SOME GOODDDD TIMES. THE (MUSIC) WAS THE (BOMB) ; THE BROTHERS HANDSOME; PEACE AND FUN; AND JUST ABOUT EVERYONE GETTING ALONG. I FELL IN (LOVE) WITH THE (BROTHERS JOHNSON) AND LOVE THEIR MUSIC. WHAT CAN I SAY; THERE WAS A LOT OF (TALENTED PEOPLE) IN THE 60'S - 70'S - 80'S. I MISS THOSE DAYS. 🎵🎤🎵🎤🎸🎵🎤🎸🎵🎤🎸🎤🎵🎤🎵🎸

  • @jacqueline1598
    @jacqueline1598 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Love this song. Along the lines of '70's love groove is Bill Withers song "Lovely Day", and dance groove " Groove Line" by Heatwave. Classic '70's! Thank you for the fun! 😊

  • @gness4782
    @gness4782 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love the way that Funk smacks you right in the face at the beginning.

  • @roberthanan5541
    @roberthanan5541 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    This song was written by Shuggie Otis the som of R&B legend Johnny Otis

    • @bzbzob
      @bzbzob 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think he was 19 when he wrote it...

    • @mghJD
      @mghJD 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He was 17

    • @patriciaavenmarg5927
      @patriciaavenmarg5927 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Shuggie Otis has a version that I suppose must be the original and it is really cool to listen to

    • @aj3974
      @aj3974 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I never even knew this was a remake!!!!

  • @BradC44
    @BradC44 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The guitar solo at 3:50 sends chills up my spine. Classic song and so unique. Thanks for playing!

  • @michaelfletcher9640
    @michaelfletcher9640 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    "Get the Funk Outta My Face" is a great Brothers Johnson song! So Truly uplifting to watch the Joy of discovery You express, Miss India! Thank You...

  • @codeblood2000
    @codeblood2000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great song

  • @Flon17
    @Flon17 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    you just keep playing more and more and more of my growing up music thank you

  • @davidbrooks8809
    @davidbrooks8809 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this Song

  • @maryreyes6836
    @maryreyes6836 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I bought this album when I was 16 years old. Back in 1977. All their music was the bomb 💣 and still is.

  • @herbertwright7670
    @herbertwright7670 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These were The greatest funk band of all time. Fell in love with with the track Right on time. Bought the album and was hooked. They were brilliant ❤️❤️!!! Herb ☘️

  • @dennis2966
    @dennis2966 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This brings back SO many good memories for me. The 70s were a great era for music, of all kinds.

  • @lesliegillespie8175
    @lesliegillespie8175 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great song!!! Best music era ever!

  • @RebelKingfrom1995
    @RebelKingfrom1995 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm sure I've heard this in passing on the radio as a youngster but I first officially heard it from watching Jackie Brown (1997). Dope film if u get the chance to react to it. This song is so smooth.

  • @mariefc8504
    @mariefc8504 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Oh my, the memories rush back to when I was a freshman in high school, times were so different then and music was everything to us. This song was such a fun hit and Brothers Johnson were extremely talented and have other great songs. Their music is magical and timeless. Thank you India. 💚🦋💕

  • @jeffhenry1905
    @jeffhenry1905 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    One of my favorites growin up. Takes me back to school dances.

  • @AirborneSapper7
    @AirborneSapper7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the song, the music and its message..... thanks for the reaction

  • @nickimontie
    @nickimontie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    I still have 45. The sleeve still smells like Strawberries!!

    • @jeffhenry1905
      @jeffhenry1905 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea it did.. Lol.

    • @sylc8241
      @sylc8241 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I had one too.

    • @janettem7374
      @janettem7374 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nicki Montie wow thats so cool

    • @stanleymasterson1135
      @stanleymasterson1135 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I dont remember that back in '77. The sleeve was scented with strawberry??

    • @nickimontie
      @nickimontie 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@stanleymasterson1135 Yes! Thankfully, smells never caught on in the music business. Can you imagine Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap?!

  • @sampa2nyc
    @sampa2nyc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Huge hit from back in the day! I never knew that this was actually a cover of the original by Shuggie Otis.

  • @kd8199
    @kd8199 ปีที่แล้ว

    SMOOTH. Danced to this song and another of their songs “Stomp” many times back in the day.

  • @terilamoreaux1020
    @terilamoreaux1020 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are such a doll. .and I love that song..always gives me chills. 💕

  • @roganov11
    @roganov11 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes ! This was the jam back in the day still listen to this.

  • @lindarockower6028
    @lindarockower6028 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Strawberry Letter" the best summertime song. Thanks & love for this classic.

  • @blue-sc1se
    @blue-sc1se 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I remember when this album came out. My introduction to funk. I still love it to this day!

  • @BCashion1962
    @BCashion1962 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great reaction video (as always), India! It does my ol' heart good to see younger folks like yourself discovering and appreciating "the good stuff"... I wanted to tell you too - Many original copies of the 45 record of "Strawberry Letter #23" came in a picture sleeve that was strawberry-scented. Luckily I bought a copy back when it first came out - Still have it and, believe it or not, it *still* smells faintly of strawberries! :-)

  • @gymeni
    @gymeni 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Welcome home, Lil’ Sis. 😉 As a native of Dayton, Ohio, known as The Land of Funk, you will def need to go down the funk music rabbit hole. *Required.* (Examples: The Ohio Players, Slave, Sun, Lakeside, Zapp & Roger Troutman, Bootsy Collins/Bootsy’s Rubber Band, Cameo, etc.)

    • @nickimontie
      @nickimontie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      OMG this!!!!

    • @fhat6924
      @fhat6924 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I been requesting Something about that woman by Lakeside, im sure you know that song.

    • @georgejetson9801
      @georgejetson9801 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh yes!

  • @molsongrrrl
    @molsongrrrl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I haven't listened to this in ages. One of my favorites!

  • @SouthernArtist77
    @SouthernArtist77 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just knew you’d love this, I haven’t heard it in ages, thank you!

  • @Teresia12
    @Teresia12 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been a long time since I've heard this. We used to get out of the car at the red lights to dance to this. Hahaha. I'll have to look them up again. Thanks for the memories!

  • @kolohe2790
    @kolohe2790 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this girl !! Best song !! Shes the STRAWBERRY girl !!

  • @adrianturner7308
    @adrianturner7308 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ooooooh India, Sister you never heard of the Brothers Johnson. They were the Bomb, IMHO one of the greatest love songs EVER written. Soul, Funk, Dang, trying to imagine how many babies were made listening to this.

  • @hevyonez97
    @hevyonez97 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks, girl, for listening to my 3rd favourite song of all time...was a huge top 5 smash in 1977 when I was 5 years old....and from your reactions to this video, you need a lot of Brothers Johnson songs in your life! Lol...next one you should listen to is "I'll Be Good To You", their 1st hit from 1976!

  • @philippeachourite5642
    @philippeachourite5642 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    you r so expressive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! love it so much............bonjour de france.........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @Leon-wz1js
    @Leon-wz1js 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for reacting to this song. This was the music I grew up to. This song was actually the more popular cover version of the song (much like Tears for Fears' "Mad World"). This song, was a response, to Strawberry letter 22, thus the song is Strawberry letter 23. The original writer artist, was indeed in love, and he and his amour numbered their letters, thus 23! Yes, she took on sending him letters scented in strawberries. The original artist used a lot of metaphor imagery in his letters to his lady love.
    The Brothers Johnson, (I heard they were cousins of the original artist, but others say no) were up in his attic, when they came across the lyrics of the original song (which was released about 8 years earlier). They added a funk beat to it, and made this song which is almost night to day different. One of my all time favorite songs.

  • @mangojulie123
    @mangojulie123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just LOVE your reactions to these classic pieces. I enjoyed the song 10x as much as before by looking at how it touches you!

  • @djsimonrossprice9400
    @djsimonrossprice9400 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Baby you dont know what you missed 70s 80s were a blast..i started djing here in uk in 74 and STILL PLAYING this jam..bless your heart honey.❤❤

  • @cebusam7545
    @cebusam7545 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Remember hearing this driving around with my moms on the am dial. 70s rocked...

  • @outofservice8187
    @outofservice8187 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW I think I blew my speakers out, Haven’t heard this song in ages. Love it!!!!! 😏🤙🎸

  • @donnamonahan2056
    @donnamonahan2056 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Having friends over, grillin and chillin all day, sun setting, sipping on whiskey and slowly dancing the night away. Good memories! Now bring on Al Green "For the good times"

  • @Diva369
    @Diva369 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I absolutely love this song! We had the album growing up and it was clear red and smelled like Strawberries 🍓

  • @dixie4470
    @dixie4470 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome song! I have loved it for years!

  • @bocephus124
    @bocephus124 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    One hell of a bassist,

    • @tlbt777
      @tlbt777 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      SO amazing! 💥💫💥

  • @NOLAgenX
    @NOLAgenX 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your reaction is priceless! They are the real deal. Been hearing them since I first got introduced to them in the 80’s. You gotta do moar! Thanks for the reaction.

  • @IndigoSparklz
    @IndigoSparklz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi India, you for sure bring out the PR agent in me... I start my day often watching your beautiful expressiveness and playful nature. Our business is bringing freeform dance back to the daylight and now include this epic song in our playlists winddown. Thank you India for rockin' it like you do...💕❤‍🔥💯

  • @janettem7374
    @janettem7374 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    omg this song was my favorite back in the day

  • @brianvernon249
    @brianvernon249 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep these bros music alive! Thank you! I was right on time in 2000 when I discovered them @ age 23

  • @elza32358
    @elza32358 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful song and a great reaction from you. I could tell you loved it as soon as it started...lol. ✌️

  • @jamescraig9604
    @jamescraig9604 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was the era of roller skating. This song was a staple. Love this group.

  • @jtpencils
    @jtpencils 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always fun to watch you react, especially the facial expressions! You’re an inspiration, India.

  • @janespeer9349
    @janespeer9349 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this song!!!!!! My husband just introduced me to your channel! This was my favorite summer song in 1977 when I was 17 years old. You have a new subscriber!

  • @michaelkotsol9464
    @michaelkotsol9464 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    India your facial expressions you give off always make me smile. India keep being you never change.

  • @jerryirick8953
    @jerryirick8953 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always loved this song still play it today.

  • @goldenthug9
    @goldenthug9 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    the knockin bass line by the great Louis Johnson drives this funk beat....also Ms India you are beyond wonderful corazon

  • @jancw
    @jancw 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh, what a blessing! Oh, how I needed this today!

  • @rickjackson8138
    @rickjackson8138 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I listen over, and over, and over, and over....

  • @Bruno-zb2tz
    @Bruno-zb2tz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I LOVE THIS SONG!!!! bonjour of france...peace and love usa!!! funky music!!!

  • @shevawn1973
    @shevawn1973 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw them in Concert. My favorite by them! I called the bell sound "Popsicle Music". Great Concert, wonderful times and friends.

  • @liannemorgan5797
    @liannemorgan5797 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is on my summer feel good playlist!!! Cant beat it

  • @SweetThing
    @SweetThing 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    There were 22 letters to Otis' girlfriend and this song was Letter #23. How romantic is that?!
    I bought the 45 and it was indeed Strawberry scented!! These bruthas went way out for their fans!! Sadly, one has passed on. RIP Louis.

  • @lawrencea274
    @lawrencea274 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great reaction. Great funk riffs, and vocals, and arrangement. Yes very tasty and romantic. I can see cupid hitting you with his arrows.

  • @wizkid9404
    @wizkid9404 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    we love your vibe india. i am 58 and we loved the brothers johnson back in the day...and they were so darn cute...don't you think

  • @BaseFury
    @BaseFury 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It just makes me happy that you are willing to go back and show respect to those who led the way. Please keep going. :) :) :)

  • @dneumann1960
    @dneumann1960 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This 45 was released the cover was Strawberry Scented. I smelled the strawberry scent for 2 years until it faded away. It was one of my favorite songs.

  • @GinMae
    @GinMae 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey, girl - thanks for reacting to my favorite song by them - (BTW "Brothers Johnson" - not all that unusual - did you not know that the Bee Gees were named for "Brothers Gibb" ?- - now, just think about that for a second - would the Brothers Johnson would like to be called the "Bee Jays"? - I doubt it - lol) - Louis Johnson was the bassist, BTW - and was known as "thunder thumbs" b/c of his slapping-great sound...

  • @HankShaws
    @HankShaws 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I absolutely adore the faces you were making during the video haha, its just that good! ;)

  • @deacontheseer4804
    @deacontheseer4804 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of my favorite songs ever!!

  • @ethereal-synchronicity-444
    @ethereal-synchronicity-444 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not seen your other videos, but you definitely got a beautiful vibe that comes right through screen in this one! Absolutely Love this song too!

  • @sueh273
    @sueh273 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used to love this song! Remember 1977 so well.

  • @debbieplato5107
    @debbieplato5107 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Boy did this take me back. Hanging out at Grand Beach in Manitoba, Canada
    I'll be good to you and get the funk outta my face. Two other funky songs by them. Cheers from Canada ✌🇨🇦

  • @lilpoohbear653
    @lilpoohbear653 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of my faves since my youth! Pure groove...that bass is killin me :) great reaction...appreciate ya India

  • @christineraffa-diggon
    @christineraffa-diggon ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite song for years. ❤

  • @lolly6550
    @lolly6550 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your reactions! You crack me up.

  • @briz1965
    @briz1965 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No crap. 1977? This was the very first 12" Single version I ever bought, I was 12. A punk. At night, after listening to John Peel, would tune my AM radio (UK) - to hear, wonderfully, all the funk stations from the USA. I had a small group of 'girl' friends at the time and they introduced me to this sound.

  • @mztweety1374
    @mztweety1374 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of my first favorite songs! My dad used to listen to them. I was like 3 when it came out. Yes, the man has great musical taste🎹🎧🎤🎸😛 I call my Sons The brothers Johnston lol

  • @brendawilson8208
    @brendawilson8208 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes Ma'am! One of the great groups of the 1970s
    Strawberry Letter 22" instead of the actual title of the song. This is because the meaning of the song is that a couple is exchanging love letters in musical form. The singer is creating "Strawberry Letter 23" as a reply to the song he has received from his lover, and he refers to her previous message as "Strawberry Letter 22" when replying.
    Louis Johnson (brown clothes) passed away in 2015. He was called 'Thunder Thumbs.'
    George Johnson (white clothes) called 'Lightnin' Licks'
    If I'm wrong, I know my oldheads will help me out! 😁
    Reaction to: STOMP! and ... I'll Be Good To You

  • @djmcg01
    @djmcg01 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    First of all, you look like a Queen with you newest hairstyle. Secondly I hope you react to "STOMP" one of their best songs
    and one of my favorite R&Bsongs of all time

  • @just_Janet
    @just_Janet 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG!!! I LOVE THIS SONG!! I have so many good memories of this time in my life! It's on my top ten playlist!!

  • @nickimontie
    @nickimontie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I had several of their 8 track tapes - wore them out! Their album Look in Out for #1 had some of The best grooves of the decade!

  • @klr4729
    @klr4729 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Liking the Johnson's.. Great jam of a few other good ones they made. Have them on my playlist and continue jam and turn up the volume when their stuff pops up.