No Black, No White ~ just straight up Funky.. and some of us white peoples can dance that shit..! Im glad We the People can agree on Good Ole Funk from back in the day..
Play that funky music white boy. Wild Cherry song made a huge contribution not often appreciated today. They were White and we black people accepted them. The young are more fortunate than they think. We did the hardest work with wild Cherry kicking out funky music. Be grateful for today's blessings 🙏, before they vanish.
Man, that drummer is punishing that groove!!! That's Adam Deitch. Makin' it not too this and not too that and without being overbearing. This is Funky Drummin' 101. All his adlibs are in the right places.The secret to good music (especially funk) is that the silence, space, rests and gaps in the song "is music also" and it has to be heard. The music has to breath. Everyone be careful out there..
Man, does he!, you're good to give Adam Deitch the major credit he deserves and I'll readily support your motion! I was an enthusiastic AWB fan in the 70s, and it's only been 10 years ago or so that I found out Alan Gorrie had that great euro-funky outfit still running and "pumping" at 'par' with what they did before (if not as new, of course). The handsome center-stage-grabbing youth who fills in for Hamish really does the job, and so does, indeed, Adam Deitch. Everything you pointed out about him is relevant, I just object to your "Funky Drummin' 101" metaphor: "909" would be more adapted, I believe, at that point when you've worked so much that you're back to full simplicity, supported by full mastery of every hit, phrase, pattern, cycle, etc. Comparing his drumming with that of (almost-)original AWB drummer Steve Ferrone is even more revealing: Ferrone's playing was exquisitely adapted to AWB's music, very bouncy but very subdued, subtle, light while still very complete, consistent. What it reveals, to me, is that Deitch could be said to embody "21st Century Funky Drummin'" while Ferrone was one of the most articulate (Original) 70s Funky drummer. Don't you think?
1mespud thank you!!! As a keyboardist and vocalist I constantly have to tell young dimmers... “ please stop playing all over the song!” It’s like they want to show all their chops in one song..... Music hogs... gets on my nerves. Can’t even sing cause they playing every chop Known to man... ugh!
That's my jam! AWB are the baddest white boys I've ever heard. I remember growing up to this song. They don't make good music like this no more nowadays.... Best FUNK band ever HANDS DOWN!!!
After all these years, changes in line up etc. they still got it big time! This might be one of my favorite versions of one of my all time favorite songs. Vocals still spot on, and the bass line totally badass!
I am a 55 year old Black man From SF east Bay Hood. When I was a kid, James Brown, George Clinton, Cameo & this band was the badest funkiest and we all loved their music. i still play it in may car MP3 Player today
One of my *all time* favorite bands playing my favorite cut. I've seen them live in '77, '79 & 4 or 5 times since then. They kill it every time I've see them. As Funky as it gets.
If you've ever been to tipitina's, you know how small it is, but the band had the crowd rocking doing SCHOOL BOY CRUSH, audience participation, people were literally hanging from the rafters. People dancing in the isles whatever room they had left. Great show 😎 . They did all of they're hits . Plus an encore. We partied that night . Thanks AWB!
These cats are truly the opposite of average when it comes to true funk....they had me rockin' back in the day and today....I'm very glad they are still performing and hopefully I can see them live soon:)
I totally agree with you 💯 The Average White Band Is still my favorite group from the 70's and still Is School Boy Crush All -Time Favorite Song 🎤🎶🎼🎵🔥🔥💯💕🙋🏾😘👍🏽4Real Ppl 💎💯 😉 Enjoy your Day My Friends and Family Amen 💖🙏🏾
Great music. I remember when this song was first released in the 1970s. Sounds just as good as it did back then. This is one of my favorite groups. These youngsters need to learn that you need to play an instrument sometimes.
I seen them in the 70's wild cherry and earth wind and fire at the same time Civic plaza 1971 it was the Shit and these white boys and Wild Cherry killed it. they don't make them like this any more any place.
This is what REAL music sounds like...buying a computer and figuring out how to loop someone's else's music DOES NOT make you in the same universe as these guys..
@@harryparker3723 Not really, take your computer and make something of your own. Without a sample or loop that was made by a real musician. And have it last as long as this classic has. Then you'll be doing something. Otherwise..........................😶
The original members are gone except Amish steward. The spirit of AWB comes through the decades. Music is now racially integrated. Today's young take for granted what was rare in the 1970's. AWB has my absolute respect, because they paved the way for everyone to do black music regardless of color.
From the 2nd LP Cut the Cake . It's just like school in 1969/70 . In 1974 Mate told me about this Funk group he heard in some London club , Scottish ( what ?) called the Average White Band .... I laughed ,you winding me up ? Lent me a cassette of the White album AWB what an outfit . Was in town that weekend to buy anything with AWB on it A funk band that didn't sell out to Disco .
This is so soulful, and un-scripted. As I listen I can't wait to hear the next riff, drum beat and voice inflection. So Good. More of this and less violence laced music. Thanks for sharing
This bass line was originally played by Hamish Stewart who left the band years back. This bass player plays keyboards for a lot of bands. He plays keyboards for Darryl Hall when he invites different artists to his home to gig. I believe its called Darryl's house!
This right here, this right here, funkier than a can of Magic Shave. I often wonder how some people can’t understand what we feel whenever we hear AWB. If this doesn’t make your body move, something wrong with you. Long Live AWB 😎
Those drums....that bass OMG THIS is Music Youngins Funk DOESNT KNOW COLOR Back in the Day 70s EVERYTHING was on mainstream Radio Us ol Schoolers Jammed it All Im 68 & Still Loving The Funk
This is the perfect example that COLOR isn't the issue...it's the SOUL IN YA! The Average White Band comes correct at EVERY show they do...been doing it over 30 years and the still got it RIGHT IN THE POCKET...SCOTLAND can't get any funkier with these BAD ASS CATS!!!!!
heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy just a little bit....man....this use to be the joint......dang this take me back......these white boys always sound like they was brothas from the hood...and they still look good...heyyyyyy
Rainbo Roller Rink. Chicago. Clark and Lawrence Ave. 1994 - 1998. The best! We had it made. Back in the day! I will never forget it. The place where the South Side and West Side came together.
Back when the first came out, I realized I had a little soul brother in me. 66 year old white boy and still feeling the groove. Now where is some of that hot chocolate.
I love this shyt.........yup... but everyone's right... the drummer is killing this song.. I loveeeeeeeeee it.................... AWB is still tight... the first time I saw them was @ Winterland in S.F. in the 70's... the best time of my life...ily them.... yup.... :)))))))
absolutely loved them; worked at a big place at the time, and everyone (contemporaries) was heavy into them... thanks so much for this upload!!! great one. a great regret of mine is never having gotten to one of their shows! amazing band.
I'm a fan of AWB as I grew up on their music in the 70s and they are great artists. If the music is great as with the AWB are, there should not be a TH-cam debate about whether it is black or white. It is great music from a once great time in U.S. History, period. Now, think about this, when the Righteous Brothers debuted on the Ed Sullivan show in the early 60s, there was a big question as to whether they were African American. All I can say I lost money on the bet. They were great!
Pure talent, these guys were sampled so much by everyone, including " Rakim" What a talented group that crossed color lines with they music during a very revolutionary time, and that took a lot, so thats pure talented, hats off. I hope they are in the R.R. H.O.F. if not then shame! shame! somebody's slipping..
I'm a dj in Pittsburgh, PA and do an Old School show at a strip club on Saturday nights. AWB is one of those bands that makes you dance whether you're sitting down or standing up. I love preahing the gospel of funk to the younger people in my audience.Cut The Cake, If I Ever Lose This Heaven, and School Boy Crush are all totally different songs but have one thing in common...LONG LIVE THE GROOVE!
Oh yeah I had to give you a 5 star but you deserve a 10 star, because this was my Song. I was singing it in the mirror the whole time. Thanks for sharing. Much Love! ~Andree'
I LOVED THIS BAND SINCE THEY FIRST CAME ON THE SEEN AND SAW THEM TWICE AND THEY ARE AS NASTY OF JAZZ FUNK BAND IN THE LAND AND YES I REMEMBER STEVE FERRINE WAS THEIR DRUMMER BUT THIS GUY IS WICKED HE KEEPS IT IN THE POCKEST AWESOME MUSICIANSHIP ITS ASHAME NOT MANY BANDS LIKE AWB THANKS
I recall the concert at Moody coliseum.,75.tjese boys kept everyone on their feet during their set.id never seen that before.Then Chaka Khan back them with Rufus Incredible.
That drummer and that bassist have unreal hookup... I'm getting chills. A bass player knows
This was our favorite song when I was in high school The Average White Band 💙👑💕🎤🎶🎼🎵🔥🔥💃🏾🕺🏿👏🏾👏🏾💯💕🙋🏾😘👍🏽🤗 4Real Ppl 💎💯😉
I'm an African-American woman in my 50s and I love this performance. I don't care that they are white. I love music!
Now Baby your Like Me In our 60s But Black White Red or Blue Brilliant 🤘🤘🤘☘☘☘💚💚💚
IF YOU LIKE THIS.......YOU SHOULD HEAR THE ORIGINAL PLAYERS DOING IT ! ........ DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND GOOGLE IT !
I don't give a DAMN EITHER THEM KATZ HITTING
My generation didn't grow up wanting to be rappers we wanted to be musicians and if possible rock 🤩
Absolutely NO need to bring up race on either part
The young fella on the drums is doing his thing!
No Black, No White ~ just straight up Funky..
and some of us white peoples can dance that shit..!
Im glad We the People can agree on Good Ole Funk from back in the day..
i know that's right .... What is the funk factor dude ..... It is off the charts ..... love AWB ....just to hot to trot ........say what !
StyleDirector funky as hell!
Play that funky music white boy. Wild Cherry song made a huge contribution not often appreciated today. They were White and we black people accepted them. The young are more fortunate than they think. We did the hardest work with wild Cherry kicking out funky music. Be grateful for today's blessings 🙏, before they vanish.
You said it my man!
Old school yall
ABOVE AVERAGE!! Still one of my favorite groups from back in the day...when everyone played an instrument and EVERYONE could sing!
Man, that drummer is punishing that groove!!! That's Adam Deitch. Makin' it not too this and not too that and without being overbearing. This is Funky Drummin' 101. All his adlibs are in the right places.The secret to good music (especially funk) is that the silence, space, rests and gaps in the song "is music also" and it has to be heard. The music has to breath. Everyone be careful out there..
Man, does he!, you're good to give Adam Deitch the major credit he deserves and I'll readily support your motion!
I was an enthusiastic AWB fan in the 70s, and it's only been 10 years ago or so that I found out Alan Gorrie had that great euro-funky outfit still running and "pumping" at 'par' with what they did before (if not as new, of course). The handsome center-stage-grabbing youth who fills in for Hamish really does the job, and so does, indeed, Adam Deitch.
Everything you pointed out about him is relevant, I just object to your "Funky Drummin' 101" metaphor: "909" would be more adapted, I believe, at that point when you've worked so much that you're back to full simplicity, supported by full mastery of every hit, phrase, pattern, cycle, etc.
Comparing his drumming with that of (almost-)original AWB drummer Steve Ferrone is even more revealing: Ferrone's playing was exquisitely adapted to AWB's music, very bouncy but very subdued, subtle, light while still very complete, consistent.
What it reveals, to me, is that Deitch could be said to embody "21st Century Funky Drummin'" while Ferrone was one of the most articulate (Original) 70s Funky drummer. Don't you think?
1mespud thank you!!! As a keyboardist and vocalist I constantly have to tell young dimmers... “ please stop playing all over the song!” It’s like they want to show all their chops in one song.....
Music hogs... gets on my nerves. Can’t even sing cause they playing every chop
Known to man... ugh!
Him and Bass player are on person!!
i think you are saying just don't fuck that groove........
Lee-O all you guys are right about one thing. This is MUSIC!
These boys was the SH$$$$TTTTTT back in the 70's and early 80's. That Kickdrum and snare is so funky!!
This drummer can really keep time! Very good! He finds this song's groove.
Hands Down! This Funk has moved me from the 70's up to now. I still get that feel'n cause its right!
My favorite band of all time. Saw them over 50 times in concert. Miss Hamish. Loved all songs.
That's my jam! AWB are the baddest white boys I've ever heard. I remember growing up to this song. They don't make good music like this no more nowadays.... Best FUNK band ever HANDS DOWN!!!
I'm a drummer from Oregon.....this is one of the funkiest grooves I've ever heard, these boys jammin' :-).
After all these years, changes in line up etc. they still got it big time! This might be one of my favorite versions of one of my all time favorite songs. Vocals still spot on, and the bass line totally badass!
I am a 55 year old Black man From SF east Bay Hood. When I was a kid, James Brown, George Clinton, Cameo & this band was the badest funkiest and we all loved their music. i still play it in may car MP3 Player today
One of my *all time* favorite bands playing my favorite cut. I've seen them live in '77, '79 & 4 or 5 times since then. They kill it every time I've see them. As Funky as it gets.
The definition of Funk. If your not tapping your foot to this your soul is dead
This was back when they REALLY made music..
And it sounds way better than this 💩 music today
Absolutely!!!!
Saw these funky to the Bone Brothers twice 76 and 2011 just as funky killed it first time with Tower of Power
Awwwww man... hadda b great show jack dang
@@gregoryjohnson5006 killer show dripping Funk
If you've ever been to tipitina's, you know how small it is, but the band had the crowd rocking doing SCHOOL BOY CRUSH, audience participation, people were literally hanging from the rafters. People dancing in the isles whatever room they had left. Great show 😎 . They did all of they're hits . Plus an encore. We partied that night . Thanks AWB!
These cats are truly the opposite of average when it comes to true funk....they had me rockin' back in the day and today....I'm very glad they are still performing and hopefully I can see them live soon:)
I totally agree with you 💯 The Average White Band Is still my favorite group from the 70's and still Is School Boy Crush All -Time Favorite Song 🎤🎶🎼🎵🔥🔥💯💕🙋🏾😘👍🏽4Real Ppl 💎💯 😉 Enjoy your Day My Friends and Family Amen 💖🙏🏾
WOW! Saw them live in concert along with Tower of Power last night in L.A. im still dancing!
Classic funky song. It was the first song I played in a electric guitar class presentation...such good memories. Thank u for share it.
Great music. I remember when this song was first released in the 1970s.
Sounds just as good as it did back then. This is one of my favorite groups. These youngsters need to learn that you need to play an instrument sometimes.
I seen them in the 70's wild cherry and earth wind and fire at the same time Civic plaza 1971 it was the Shit and these white boys and Wild Cherry killed it. they don't make them like this any more any place.
This is what REAL music sounds like...buying a computer and figuring out how to loop someone's else's music DOES NOT make you in the same universe as these guys..
+Michelle M yes it does.... it's called self expression. were are human and live in the same universe
@@harryparker3723 Not really, take your computer and make something of your own. Without a sample or loop that was made by a real musician. And have it last as long as this classic has. Then you'll be doing something. Otherwise..........................😶
The original members are gone except Amish steward. The spirit of AWB comes through the decades. Music is now racially integrated. Today's young take for granted what was rare in the 1970's. AWB has my absolute respect, because they paved the way for everyone to do black music regardless of color.
REAL MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THIS IS PURE FUNK!!!! WANT MORE? QUEEN OF MY SOUL!! AWB ALWAYS BRING IT!!!
Anthony Dixon n
yes it is and the only man I've ever seen funk it out in a kilt th-cam.com/video/MfAJLGFWxYo/w-d-xo.html
From the 2nd LP Cut the Cake . It's just like school in 1969/70 . In 1974 Mate told me about this Funk group he heard in some London club , Scottish ( what ?) called the Average White Band .... I laughed ,you winding me up ? Lent me a cassette of the White album AWB what an outfit . Was in town that weekend to buy anything with AWB on it A funk band that didn't sell out to Disco .
This is the closest they have come live to the original studio tempo on this song. Love it!
This is so soulful, and un-scripted. As I listen I can't wait to hear the next riff, drum beat and voice inflection. So Good. More of this and less violence laced music.
Thanks for sharing
This bass line was originally played by Hamish Stewart who left the band years back. This bass player plays keyboards for a lot of bands. He plays keyboards for Darryl Hall when he invites different artists to his home to gig. I believe its called Darryl's house!
Yes. Eliot Lewis by name.
Awesome singers and ooooh my the privilege to have grown up with them.😊
This right here, this right here, funkier than a can of Magic Shave. I often wonder how some people can’t understand what we feel whenever we hear AWB. If this doesn’t make your body move, something wrong with you. Long Live AWB 😎
Love it!😅
Alvin pierce
Mary Richard’s, I see you have good taste in music. Long live AWB
Those drums....that bass OMG
THIS is Music Youngins
Funk DOESNT KNOW COLOR
Back in the Day 70s EVERYTHING was on mainstream Radio Us ol Schoolers Jammed it All
Im 68 & Still Loving The Funk
I'm a drummer myself. Man this dude is so funky. I can take some pointers from him!
This is the perfect example that COLOR isn't the issue...it's the SOUL IN YA! The Average White Band comes correct at EVERY show they do...been doing it over 30 years and the still got it RIGHT IN THE POCKET...SCOTLAND can't get any funkier with these BAD ASS CATS!!!!!
That is literally one of the best live snare sounds I have ever heard!
I was in the tenth grade when that came out and I thought that song was one of the hippest vibes out that at the time. I still love it.
We was killing this album be in summer time house parties outside. They have the best slow jam ever, A love of your own! 61, grew up with this! Fire!❤
heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy just a little bit....man....this use to be the joint......dang this take me back......these white boys always sound like they was brothas from the hood...and they still look good...heyyyyyy
This song has soul What a groove Great to play along to Funk is it Wish it was a widespread as rap
My old band used to cover this song. SO funky. Great fun to play.
a bumpin' kind of song, good stuff
Earth wind , Chicago and AWB now that would a CONCERT! DAYUMMMM!
Baddest band ever and I am in my seventies....black chick at that!!!... Just saw them at the Birchmere in the DMV!
I have this album.....smokin!!!
Funky back in the day and still Funky today. Had the pleasure of seeing them yrs back at the concord pavilion in n Cali. Love that thumping Bass.
Man, this music is great! I love it, even in 2020!
I remember this song in high school.
Cool then, cool now. A Scottish band nails go-go & funk no doubt.
beginning of song, solo guitar sampled by eric b. & rakim
Oh hell yeah as we working two shifts with out falling sleep your music keeps up awake
LOVEEEE THIS SONG!
Rainbo Roller Rink. Chicago. Clark and Lawrence Ave. 1994 - 1998. The best! We had it made. Back in the day! I will never forget it. The place where the South Side and West Side came together.
One of my personal top 5 all-time bands
Back when the first came out, I realized I had a little soul brother in me. 66 year old white boy and still feeling the groove. Now where is some of that hot chocolate.
The rhythm in this song is just purely "hands down" funky! AWB simply was one of those bands that was "one the ONE!"
Its 2022 and THAT is still DOPE!! 🎸🎷🎺🥁🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊
you got that right.... this real soul right here. If you ain't dancing and groovin to this, you def missin some soul.....
In my mind the above Average White Band 😎😀
Wow this takes me back to when they came out it's like omg and yeah youngster tight up in that pocket chills
Only the Best Chicago Steppers to the Dance floor!!!
Amazing, so strong. Love It!! Thanks for the Post
always did like them boys. pick up the pieces, person to person, love of your own, all great tunes. yes yes yes....
They were tough
They innovated a lot of the guitar Funk Grooves that became a staple of the Funk Genre..AWB for life...
thanks 4 sharing
Oh hell yes!!! One of my favorite groups growing up. AWB still ROCKS!!
come on funky band love it🥰😍💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💖💯
I love this shyt.........yup... but everyone's right... the drummer is killing this song.. I loveeeeeeeeee it.................... AWB is still tight... the first time I saw them was @ Winterland in S.F. in the 70's... the best time of my life...ily them.... yup.... :)))))))
I love them guys they were the 70s queen of my soul was the stuff !!!!!¡
AWB -EWF WAR CHICAGO OH MY god!!!!!!!!
absolutely loved them; worked at a big place at the time, and everyone (contemporaries) was heavy into them... thanks so much for this upload!!! great one. a great regret of mine is never having gotten to one of their shows! amazing band.
Great music
4:03 that is a SICK vocal ad lib, so natural, steeped in blues, lovely little detail
Big ups AWB for keeping funk real, yeah man!!!!
Saw AWB in 77 and 2004 and this formulation is as funky and Potent as others
This j right here, still kickin'!🎷🥁🎸🎤🎹🎷
If everyones hearth would beat the way that Adam Deitch drumms the world would be a better place !! Adam youre truely amazing!!
So glad to hear you guys still have the taste for good music and good old Fashing funk as it should be talent. Don't ever let go.
Man this is some high quality level funk
I'm a fan of AWB as I grew up on their music in the 70s and they are great artists. If the music is great as with the AWB are, there should not be a TH-cam debate about whether it is black or white. It is great music from a once great time in U.S. History, period.
Now, think about this, when the Righteous Brothers debuted on the Ed Sullivan show in the early 60s, there was a big question as to whether they were African American. All I can say I lost money on the bet. They were great!
Pure talent, these guys were sampled so much by everyone, including " Rakim" What a talented group that crossed color lines with they music during a very revolutionary time, and that took a lot, so thats pure talented, hats off. I hope they are in the R.R. H.O.F. if not then shame! shame! somebody's slipping..
I'm a dj in Pittsburgh, PA and do an Old School show at a strip club on Saturday nights. AWB is one of those bands that makes you dance whether you're sitting down or standing up. I love preahing the gospel of funk to the younger people in my audience.Cut The Cake, If I Ever Lose This Heaven, and School Boy Crush are all totally different songs but have one thing in common...LONG LIVE THE GROOVE!
Love them !
This sound so good !!!
Cold crushing this joint!!!!
Oh yeah I had to give you a 5 star but you deserve a 10 star, because this was my Song. I was singing it in the mirror the whole time. Thanks for sharing. Much Love! ~Andree'
Tim, you should Listen to the original two albums with Robbie McIntosh! He will blow your socks off. He drummed like he had eight hands!
I think this drummer is right up there with Robbie
ABSOLUTELY!
This is so damn good! All I can say! These guys are so ahead of their game at this time. I miss 'em
They was real funky back in the my day too.
One of the Funkiest Bands Ever.
bless me 4 discovering y'all. I hope they perform in VA.
My best memories were being in that playground at quarter 4....
best I've ever heard the band sound
Yes, yes, yes!
Too Short - Life is Too Short and Special Ed - think about it sampled. very beautiful.
Augsburg Germany AYA 1966, way back when they didn't even have a name,I guess the Dundee horns went home ???
they showed out at the house of blues they were beautiful
I LOVED THIS BAND SINCE THEY FIRST CAME ON THE SEEN AND SAW THEM TWICE AND THEY ARE AS NASTY OF JAZZ FUNK BAND IN THE LAND AND YES I REMEMBER STEVE FERRINE WAS THEIR DRUMMER BUT THIS GUY IS WICKED HE KEEPS IT IN THE POCKEST AWESOME MUSICIANSHIP ITS ASHAME NOT MANY BANDS LIKE AWB THANKS
Nice classic song
I recall the concert at Moody coliseum.,75.tjese boys kept everyone on their feet during their set.id never seen that before.Then Chaka Khan back them with Rufus Incredible.