The Bar-Kays (from my hometown of Memphis) were the pure essence of funk! And those horns--largely missing in today's music--were the stone cold truth!
I wanted to emulate Larry Dotson when I was in the 8th grade. The Enjoy album was my favorite. Larry was the black lead singer that had swagger and great stage presence then came Sugafoot of the Ohio Players, them boys could jam too.
My fav group.I play this cd smoking a good one,lol.Larry is talented as hell.A singer,composer,and producer.This down South music....James,the bassist,is Jazzy Pha dad.
My folks used to dance to this in the front yard and folks be pulling over to jam with us.Bell bottoms swangin and Chuck Taylors footprints all over the yard.One of uncles used to be roll up happy grass and be jankin everybody he see,lol!Now,I jam them Barkays and blaze some good grass!!!
Funk like this made me the unique harmonica player I am today as Ive stolen a few of my tunes from the greatest funksters that also had me sharing the stage with a visit from Larry Graham when he come to Australia.Ive had a few comments on the way I play the mouth organ,its a hard one to explain when your raised on funk thanks to my older brother who had the best Funk collection in New Zealand back in the day but the blues had me @ 16 yrs old back in 1986 when Stevie Ray Vaughn hit the vinyl.Played Bourban Street just before the 9/11 doing a 6 week stint in the states.Love my Funk always will,thanks to all the Nubian Nation ,you can,t fake the funk Peace
I had always wanted to see this group, on stage and in their (own) home state, plus hometown, too, way back in mid '84 when I had been stationed, as a young Army trooper...blah, blah, blah... Still, I had never gotten a chance, albeit, perhaps, I could have, a few times...ah, but duty calls sometimes...seeing them on their own turf, their own stomping ground, as it were...Memphis? ah, but oh well... I still doubt that many out here, my age, my still upbringing, my still home state, can still, verily, say with me: I have ALL of their albums ever made, recorded, pressed, vinyled!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!classic, brilliant, 70s, 80s, and 90s..........................
I'm the biggest Barkays fan it is,lol.Them my dudes there.Grew up listening to them and thats been 27 years ago.I can't wait to see them in concert.James Alexander is the father of producer Jazzy -Pha...Barkays from Memphis and they first hit was 'Soul Finger'.Check the vid out on here....
The Bar Kay's what more can I say forever, jamming never sounding old forever new this is music 🎶 that reaches way down in the soul and makes you move even if you don't feel like getting down 😂😂😂😂❤❤❤
He gave them a voice just like JT did with Kool the gang Kool and was good before JT but they needed a lead vocalist so they wouldn't be a average funk band the same with the Bar-Kays
This video is the actual song recorded for the stereo record vinyl and tape media to be produced in 1976 ; for the radio and extended album versions. The Real Macoy. No Joke. Excellent 👍 Video.
THIS IS THE SONG THAT MADE THE BARKAY COMEBACK,AFTER THE TRAGIC PLANE CRASH COMPLETE! 'SHAKE YOUR RUMP TO THE FUNK' FROM THE ALBUM "TOO HOT TO STOP 1976" IS A FUNK CLASSIC! LADIES AND GENTLEMEN THE REST IS FUNK HISTORY!
Yeah,I was looking at Staxwatt and they said it was in 1972 when they performed.I kind of figured James didn't wait 9 years to reform the grop,because thats alot of time to trying to put a band together.But they rock hard at Staxwatt in '72.Son of Shaft be jamming.You have to really like funk to understand the Barkays.
Cauley survived the crash, Alexander wasn't on the plane. They both reformed the Bar-Kays wth new members still recording for Stax. You can see the reformed group in the WattStax concert film performing and also backing other acts. That band with some member changes are the group you see here. Booker T and the MG's were Redding's studio and touring group until that tour in 1967.
If I'm not mistaken, this was the first record I ever bought in my life. I was about 14 at the time. It was a 45. I have no idea what happened to it. I probably threw it away because I scratched it to death from playing it so much.
I've been a Bar-Kays fan since way, way back... But, I confess, I've never actually really had taken notice of this original video from them (I thank the uploader of this, too)... Since, it definitely doesn't seem to be on Soul Train or American Bandstand...cuz, even rock bands, like Kiss, Ozzy, etc., could get away with decapitating animal's heads, etc., but their look, dress, here, seems, to me, to be a cross between punk rock, so-called black rock, competion w/ Rick James' super freak stuff, U.S. southern version of a contorted bootsy collins, parliament, funkadelic, Saturday Night Fever, "jungle boogie"...or....?
My favorite funk group is my home boys the Bar-Kays. Larry went through every faze of life. I know the word on the street. Rick James was a Larry Dotson knock-off. I wonder how Larry felt when Rick James and his punk-funk came to town back when he dropped Street Songs ..... and broke Elvis Presley's records at the Mid South Coliseum? Rick James was a Larry Dodson impersonator! What a slap in the face to the hometown band. They never got the credit they deserve at home. They had us rocking so many summers with their hits. When they dropped "Do it Let me See You Shake" there is not a woman on the planet that can do that dance better than Memphis girls.... I live in L.A. now.... trust me.
The text is misleading/incorrect. The Bar-Kays did not wait 9 years (until 1976) to reform. The released an album in 1969 and had a hit in 1972 with "Son of Shaft". "Shake Your Rump To The Funk" is from the new Bar-Kays' fifth album, "Too hot to stop". See their discography at Discogs. Pretty good video of a good band, with the energetic Larry Dodson at the front.
Hey my bros use to jam these sounzzz on a little stereogram we owned, this is just TOO coolll, shake it like you wanna shake it, yeeahh yeeahh yeeahh yeeahh...
What I've miss the most, when bands or groups would performed on music shows or live TV Entertainment shows, they perform with live music. NO LIPS SINGING B$%^!!!!
The Bar-Kays (from my hometown of Memphis) were the pure essence of funk! And those horns--largely missing in today's music--were the stone cold truth!
I must agree with you on that Larry Dobson was something Special not enough Respect for them they just don't know
Love the Bar-Kays. This is that boogie down funk 🔥🔥🔥
Can not believe this is still unbelievable funk in 2024
Yes,a tie between " The Barkay's " and " Kool and The Gang " both had killer horn sections.
@@peterdarrylslaughter7390 As well as SLAVE!
This is one stone cold groove! When funk was REAL, baby!!!!! Brick, Slade, Ohio Players, P-Funk......it was awesome!
SLAVE......Thank you though Slade is a rock group.
I wanted to emulate Larry Dotson when I was in the 8th grade. The Enjoy album was my favorite.
Larry was the black lead singer that had swagger and great stage presence then came Sugafoot of the Ohio Players, them boys could jam too.
Larry Dobson was Prince, Rick James and David Lee Roth rolled up into one👍
Brother was the truth.
So true!😃💝
Best characterization I've ever heard to this funk, I can see it clearly!
So true 🤣🤣🤣
excellent discription .
I was born and raised in Memphis and these guys make me proud.
@ Jamie Nash ...and I'm from Mississippi, I can't say enough about the Bar Kays. I play their videos weekly and sometimes, daily.
My fav group.I play this cd smoking a good one,lol.Larry is talented as hell.A singer,composer,and producer.This down South music....James,the bassist,is Jazzy Pha dad.
I was a Top-40 DJ when this song hit. We played it "about a bunch." Great track, and you can't hide from the beat to this day!
That Larry Dodson Some Kind Of Fineness And That Killer Voice Forever The King Of Funk
The Bar-Kays had the funk 'locked' down. The horns were 'Nasty'. Good stuff!!!
Barkays are incredible!!!
damn, i haven't heard this in years. Still as funky as ever to my ears. I gave me ears a treat tonight. Funk Fo-evah
This edition of the group was the funkiest in my opinion
The Bar-Kays were so underrated. Great music and very talented musicians.
Yes.
Session and Studio players are always the best musicians. This band was tight
My folks used to dance to this in the front yard and folks be pulling over to jam with us.Bell bottoms swangin and Chuck Taylors footprints all over the yard.One of uncles used to be roll up happy grass and be jankin everybody he see,lol!Now,I jam them Barkays and blaze some good grass!!!
No doubt it was all about the Chuck Taylor's back then baby
Damn what a smooth cut this was still is glad i found this
Awesome group❤love the Barkays❤
YEAH BABY! This number totally rocks, one of my favorite Bar-Kays cuts!
Funk like this made me the unique harmonica player I am today as Ive stolen a few of my tunes from the greatest funksters that also had me sharing the stage with a visit from Larry Graham when he come to Australia.Ive had a few comments on the way I play the mouth organ,its a hard one to explain when your raised on funk thanks to my older brother who had the best Funk collection in New Zealand back in the day but the blues had me @ 16 yrs old back in 1986 when Stevie Ray Vaughn hit the vinyl.Played Bourban Street just before the 9/11 doing a 6 week stint in the states.Love my Funk always will,thanks to all the Nubian Nation ,you can,t fake the funk
Peace
Larry Dodson is to much I love him he was the man and he is still good looking even as a senior just oozzzing with style and charm
Thumbs up if you love watching Larry Dodson's very entertaining performance style! ~UNIQUE!~
No Rick James Copied Larry Dodson Way Finer And An Awesome Voice
👍👍👍hey, hey, hey!
Saw them onstage in 1979 with Cunfunkshun and Switch. The old Chicago Stadium where Michael Jordan first played for the Bulls.
Definitely. the best stuff
out of Memphis.
I had always wanted to see this group, on stage and in their (own) home state, plus hometown, too, way back in mid '84 when I had been stationed, as a young Army trooper...blah, blah, blah...
Still, I had never gotten a chance, albeit, perhaps, I could have, a few times...ah, but duty calls sometimes...seeing them on their own turf, their own stomping ground, as it were...Memphis? ah, but oh well...
I still doubt that many out here, my age, my still upbringing, my still home state, can still, verily, say with me:
I have ALL of their albums ever made, recorded, pressed, vinyled!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!classic, brilliant, 70s, 80s, and 90s..........................
Yeah that intermezzo is a key highlight of this song... I love it!
BELL BOTTOMS PANTS PLATFORM SHOES STOMPING GROOVE BEAT.....wow.... timeless.
I'm the biggest Barkays fan it is,lol.Them my dudes there.Grew up listening to them and thats been 27 years ago.I can't wait to see them in concert.James Alexander is the father of producer Jazzy -Pha...Barkays from Memphis and they first hit was 'Soul Finger'.Check the vid out on here....
Larry Dobson is my man!! forever and always.
@ Sherrelle Johnson,... All ight now!
Larry Dodson was over the top with the Bar Kays
Amazing Funk band. Great exposure on Wattstax event and the soundtrack of "Breakin" movie.
70's FUNK....yes sir!
Ha Ha! That's my favorite part of the song! I replay that part over and over and over!! I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels that way!!
....Me too
The Bar Kay's what more can I say forever, jamming never sounding old forever new this is music 🎶 that reaches way down in the soul and makes you move even if you don't feel like getting down 😂😂😂😂❤❤❤
The Bar-Kays hit #23 in Billboard, 1-8-77. God bless ya, ceddie, for postin' it. Thanx!
Whoever posted this could they post more Barkays from around this time.
NOW THIS IS THE REAL BAR KAYS!! 1970S
Bought this album when it came out and turned everybody on to it....barkays were hot!
Bar kays ? Una Delle più grandi funk band di sempre.
Beautiful pictures 📷
Back in day in 70 74
Back then players play
There owe Inspiration instructments
Create There owe Sounds
Thank you 😊2022
Yes, he used to go their shows and snap photos of Larry Dodson, the lead singer.
I love me some BAR KAYS. That music is on point. Check out Winston A. Stewart on that Keyboard.
@ Maple Rice,...All ight now! Me too! I play their videos weekly, sometimes, daily. Gotta have it!
His analog synthesizers and clavinet
Winnie was bad.
@@tooblessedmiller6937I want some video of them from this time
MANNNNNN,,,,,,,Have't heard this in yrs. It reminds me of my freshman yr at GSU back in 76
Lets go to a quarter party. straight up.
this was the jams back in the day and still is y'all don't no about the old school stuff that's what's popping till the end of time
The Barkays Would Have Never Had Any Sucess Without The Forever Fine And Sexy Larry Dodson His Voice Was Insane. They. Owe Him A Lot The King Of Funk
...@Kelly Roberts... they AIN'T hurd you! You need to tell them again!
He gave them a voice just like JT did with Kool the gang Kool and was good before JT but they needed a lead vocalist so they wouldn't be a average funk band the same with the Bar-Kays
When the 70's style re-emerged during the 90's and 00's I was so hoping that platforms became popular for guys to wear, because I wanted some so bad.
I was able to get a few on ebay in the last decade. But the real true vintage platforms were hitting hard! like $100 and up!
I found a giant bag full of platform shoes in a thrift store bin.............I don't have a store so what could with them?
bar kays 1968 -for ever
This video is the actual song recorded for the stereo record vinyl and tape media to be produced in 1976 ; for the radio and extended album versions.
The Real Macoy. No Joke. Excellent 👍 Video.
THIS IS THE SONG THAT MADE THE BARKAY COMEBACK,AFTER THE TRAGIC PLANE CRASH COMPLETE! 'SHAKE YOUR RUMP TO THE FUNK' FROM THE ALBUM "TOO HOT TO STOP 1976" IS A FUNK CLASSIC! LADIES AND GENTLEMEN THE REST IS FUNK HISTORY!
Ha ha haaa yes. I remember jamming to this skipping down the street when I was little.
We had a neighborhood band and the lead singer idol was larry he had the perm also
This was one of the baddest bands
I remember when my mom brought this home.. I didn’t know it was them but it was a nice rhythm.
My mom 💚 Man both of them rest in peace enjoy the music 🙂💋💋
Yeah,I was looking at Staxwatt and they said it was in 1972 when they performed.I kind of figured James didn't wait 9 years to reform the grop,because thats alot of time to trying to put a band together.But they rock hard at Staxwatt in '72.Son of Shaft be jamming.You have to really like funk to understand the Barkays.
After Otis Redding's
death, The group reinvented themselves.
Yes, shaking it!!
I remember this song love the beat. When we visit family in Louisville, Alabama. I was little girl.
R.I.P. Ben Cauley (Trumpet)
damn when he passed fam
It's 2020 and i still love this song and video even more 😍😍😍
@ Darlene Hackett... All ight now! Me too. I play the Bar Kays weekly. They are in my DNA.
Bought the album and turned everybody on to it!!!!!
A pretty amazing song.
Cauley survived the crash, Alexander wasn't on the plane. They both reformed the Bar-Kays wth new members still recording for Stax. You can see the reformed group in the WattStax concert film performing and also backing other acts. That band with some member changes are the group you see here. Booker T and the MG's were Redding's studio and touring group until that tour in 1967.
Larry Dodson Sho'-Nuff Can Wail
This was the good old days we knew how to party nothing but fun
Yassssss honey LARRY DODSON still got it going on LARRY DODSON A TRUE SOLDIER Loving me some LARRY DODSON .
@@debbiethomas793 ...girrrrl, sho u right! Hell to du yeah, yeah!
@@debbiethomas793 All ight now! Hell to du yeah yeah!
i saw a performance of them on tv that had Larry Dodson with a boa constrictor around his neck...i always felt that Britney Spears saw it also.
The lid is off... & you can't stop the funk!
If I'm not mistaken, this was the first record I ever bought in my life. I was about 14 at the time. It was a 45. I have no idea what happened to it. I probably threw it away because I scratched it to death from playing it so much.
Cold sweat 😰 the funk lives ✊🏾👊🏾✌🏾
I've been a Bar-Kays fan since way, way back...
But, I confess, I've never actually really had taken notice of this original video from them (I thank the uploader of this, too)...
Since, it definitely doesn't seem to be on Soul Train or American Bandstand...cuz, even rock bands, like Kiss, Ozzy, etc., could get away with decapitating animal's heads, etc., but their look, dress, here, seems, to me, to be a cross between punk rock, so-called black rock, competion w/ Rick James' super freak stuff, U.S. southern version of a contorted bootsy collins, parliament, funkadelic, Saturday Night Fever, "jungle boogie"...or....?
My favorite funk group is my home boys the Bar-Kays. Larry went through every faze of life. I know the word on the street. Rick James was a Larry Dotson knock-off. I wonder how Larry felt when Rick James and his punk-funk came to town back when he dropped Street Songs ..... and broke Elvis Presley's records at the Mid South Coliseum? Rick James was a Larry Dodson impersonator! What a slap in the face to the hometown band. They never got the credit they deserve at home. They had us rocking so many summers with their hits. When they dropped "Do it Let me See You Shake" there is not a woman on the planet that can do that dance better than Memphis girls.... I live in L.A. now.... trust me.
Real bad Ass
this is real music
Another " Skateland " Greatest Hit
I think I heard this in 75..wow when music was music.
Still my jam
DONT FIGHT THE FEELIN THATS IN YOUR SOUL JUST KICK ON BACK AND LET THE GOODTIMES ROLL SHAKE YOUR TO THE FUNK!!!!!!!
True that******
My uncle (RIP) reintroduced me to the Bar-Kays when he moved in with my mother.
My favorite song!!!
Love this group alot😅
The text is misleading/incorrect. The Bar-Kays did not wait 9 years (until 1976) to reform. The released an album in 1969 and had a hit in 1972 with "Son of Shaft". "Shake Your Rump To The Funk" is from the new Bar-Kays' fifth album, "Too hot to stop". See their discography at Discogs. Pretty good video of a good band, with the energetic Larry Dodson at the front.
HAPPY 70TH BIRTHDAY BASSIST JAMES ALEXANDER (JANUARY 19, 2018)
Hey my bros use to jam these sounzzz on a little stereogram we owned, this is just TOO coolll, shake it like you wanna shake it, yeeahh yeeahh yeeahh yeeahh...
Our Memphis' own. Easy E sampled this to his rap No More Questions
What I've miss the most, when bands or groups would performed on music shows or live TV Entertainment shows, they perform with live music. NO LIPS SINGING B$%^!!!!
Million Dollar Baby❤
James Alexander reformed The Barkays in 1970, Black Rock came out in '71.
@0:31 my favorite part 🔥..LD's mic is hot
I seen them live in 1981 at funk festival in Los Angeles at the coliseum they kilt it! Larry dodson& black Jesus! Lol
Larry Dotson
CLASSIC!!!
I agree completely.
HAPPY 71ST BIRTHDAY LARRY DODSON
(JANUARY 22, 2022)
DAM ! FROM 0:31 TO 038 I CAN'T EVEN ;)
Bar Kays is laff for me ! HaHaHa
Live shows was the best
2022 straight fire!! 🔥
Chills chills chills!
Baby babay!! 🤩
still playing still in 2020
Ole school my college band days ,Alabama State marching hornet