This record got me a job. I walked in an independent record shop on my regular Friday payday back in the 80’s and asked for it. They didn’t have it so I ordered it. “Should I order a few” asked the manager. “Yes, it’ll sell” was my reply. A week later I was back in there and he asked if I wanted a job as he wanted to expand the soul, funk and hip hop sections. Within 2 years I was managing the store. Looking back that dream job happened far too early. Imagine being paid to listen to and sell music all day.
Yes! I am being trying to describe to myself what type of feeling I was feeling when hearing this song and "spiritual vibe" is the perfect description.
This song will always be a JAM to me like it was in 1985. Time ahs flown so fast for me. I was 20 in 1985 and now I am 56. I still dance to this like I am still 20!
Before I gave my life to Christ I was rocking out to this never knowing it was a Gospel song. This what happens when you take Steve with his Slave background and make a Gospel anthem. The results are amazing.
Singer,songwriter, drummer, producer & church minister Dayton Ohio's own, Steve Arrington first came to prominence as the lead vocalist on Slave's Just A Touch, and went on from strength to strength after leaving Slave in 1983 for a solo career, this track blew up big time in 1985 from his Dancing In The Key of Life album, which further enhanced his credentials
Thanks Eshun. This song I had taped from the soul train. Only knew him as ex Slave, didn't know that he was the drummer too. You r my type of music dictionary.
This is such a cool song. For some reason this song just came into my mind. I was a teenager in the 80’s and remember this song coming on the radio. Steve Arrington was probably on Top of The Pops back in the day. I do miss 80’s and 90’s funk and soul. The days before auto tune. 😀 I love it that his voice isn’t perfect and is authentic. I didn’t even know who sang the song, first time seeing him. Had no idea he passed over. God rest his soul.
This is one of those tunes that seem to have got lost in obscurity somewhat, the fleeting blur of the 80’s. And yet when you hear it, you get hit with such a fun crisp vibe. Defo one to get up and dance to! Then again this is the 80’s in its entirety !!!❤️💕💕
I was a club DJ when this came out and it ALWAYS packed the floor and I have requests for it dozens of times a night. I hadnt heard it for YEARS Then Greatest Hits Radio played it on the Saturday night vibe and I remembered how much I loved this song! This is so typical of the happy 'disco era' 80's!! They will never be beaten!
Now this song puts a smile on my face and makes n-me giddy every time!!!!! And when i hear this song it makes me "FEEL SO REAL!!!!!" See what I did there...Wink Wink!!! Now I' more into EDM/Electronica, etc. since 1993 and I just turned 53 years old and still going strong with both types of music!!!!!...BUT I WILL NEVER GIVE UP THE 80'S UNTIL MY TIME HAS PAST...AND BEYOND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 80'S MUSIC FTW!!!!!!!!!!!! PERIOD Thanks for reading my comment!!! Hope you feel the same about this music!!! ;) :)
My goodness I could go on and on and on about this song I play this song continuously it helps me feel closer to God and thank him for the life that he gave me I played in the gym when I'm training and also when I train in the park that's when I feel it most when I'm out in nature it really illuminates the beauty around me that God has created this is one of my top 10 favorite songs of all time and Will lead me to my end of time thank you Steve you are awesome God bless 🙏👍😎💪🎼🇺🇲
That's where it came from in the first place, Angela. But, yes, any musician worth their salt will explore the formative influences of their formative influences and discover the ethos of real spiritual and folk music.
Oh the 1980’s… I was a teenager. I’m sure Feel So Real has been sampled so many times. Such a classic. I just remembered this song. It’s one of those ones you put on and want to dance around your living room with your hairbrush in your hand! I have memories of hot pants and roller skates, afros and flared pants. Disco…
I absolutely loved Dancing In The Key of Life but this song is just as WONDERFUL!!! I LOVE YOU STEVE ARRINGTON and saw you at B.B. King’s in NYC years ago .YOU HAD ME ON MY FEET !!!!! Pass the Mike brought me here!!!!!😘😘😘
Feel, feel, feel Feel so real I feel so real I feel so real And I owe it all to you Oh, I feel so nice With you here by my side If I just do the best that I can do It seems that's enough for you The little things mean so much A smile or a joyful touch That push that keeps me going strong To know that I belong And I feel so real I feel so real I feel so real And I owe it all to you Hey, feel so real I feel so real Oh, I feel so real And I owe it all to you Love is such a wonderful thing The angels sing when freedom reigns Freedom from the chains That hold us back from harmony I'm right here on my knees To thank you for the air that I breath I thank you for the life that you have saved That's why I've got to say Feel so real I feel so real Oh, I feel so real And I owe it all to you, you Hey, feel so real I feel so real I feel so real And I owe it all to you Feel so real Feel so real Feel so real Feel so real Feel so real Feel so real
This record got me a job. I walked in an independent record shop on my regular Friday payday back in the 80’s and asked for it. They didn’t have it so I ordered it. “Should I order a few” asked the manager. “Yes, it’ll sell” was my reply. A week later I was back in there and he asked if I wanted a job as he wanted to expand the soul, funk and hip hop sections. Within 2 years I was managing the store. Looking back that dream job happened far too early. Imagine being paid to listen to and sell music all day.
Nice 👍
Wow! Having a job that you love, in a time when things were much simpler and more human.
Wonderful history
Você foi abençoado!
This is why the 80s was so good
Y lo siguen siendo los mejores musicos❤❤❤❤
Energy on a 110%
Pop gospel, it’s hard to cross over while singing about Christ but Steve Arrington managed it very well on his album, Dancing in the Key of Life.
Beautiful!!!
The magnificent '80s. Who like me would go back in a heartbeat?
Right here
Amazing song. Just confirms that you can't determine the quality of a song by chart success. Such a spiritual vibe!
Yes! I am being trying to describe to myself what type of feeling I was feeling when hearing this song and "spiritual vibe" is the perfect description.
Steve Arrington is one of the most underrated singers from the ‘80s.
Indeed he's a phenomenon.
Totally agree
Feel so real
He is so underrated, he can only afford to wear one previously used blue curtain 😂
@@davidc.w.2908😂😂😂
Now this is the kind of music that raises your spirits.
This gem is a staple in the playlist of FM2 104.3 DWFT-Manila, PH
This song will always be a JAM to me like it was in 1985. Time ahs flown so fast for me. I was 20 in 1985 and now I am 56. I still dance to this like I am still 20!
Never stop!😀
@@AJM01eu também com 58 anos dançado até hoje 😂😂😂😂
Very underrated singer in my opinion
Absolute real song I'm 1971 kid
The world is a different and sad place
I hope u all pull through xx
Big Tune
Steve Arrington 1985. 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
Before I gave my life to Christ I was rocking out to this never knowing it was a Gospel song. This what happens when you take Steve with his Slave background and make a Gospel anthem. The results are amazing.
Singer,songwriter, drummer, producer & church minister Dayton Ohio's own, Steve Arrington first came to prominence as the lead vocalist on Slave's Just A Touch, and went on from strength to strength after leaving Slave in 1983 for a solo career, this track blew up big time in 1985 from his Dancing In The Key of Life album, which further enhanced his credentials
Thanks Eshun. This song I had taped from the soul train. Only knew him as ex Slave, didn't know that he was the drummer too. You r my type of music dictionary.
Steve left Slave and formed Steve Arrington's Hall of Fame. In fact a song from the group was heard in Straight outta Compton. (Weak in the Knees)
fantastic song RIP steve . top tune ❤
This is such a cool song. For some reason this song just came into my mind. I was a teenager in the 80’s and remember this song coming on the radio. Steve Arrington was probably on Top of The Pops back in the day. I do miss 80’s and 90’s funk and soul. The days before auto tune. 😀 I love it that his voice isn’t perfect and is authentic.
I didn’t even know who sang the song, first time seeing him. Had no idea he passed over. God rest his soul.
Who says he’s dead, Wikipedia says he’s alive and well, I love this Song❤️
He's not dead according to Wikipedia and his personal website.
Steve's not dead!@@Jo-annSamurai3069
That overall sound is so evocative of my youth in the wonderful 80s
What was it like growing up in that time? Where did you grow up?
A great feel good song , I listen when I am feeling down , lifts me back up again ❤️❤️❤️
This is one of those tunes that seem to have got lost in obscurity somewhat, the fleeting blur of the 80’s. And yet when you hear it, you get hit with such a fun crisp vibe. Defo one to get up and dance to! Then again this is the 80’s in its entirety !!!❤️💕💕
That's my stuff right there 🕺🏾 🎶 🎵
This was and still is a nice and energetic record. Steve Arrington is very talented.
Ayyyyyeeee 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾
I love you, Tanya, for not calling it a banger!
80s was a happy time
I love his voice!
What happened to this guy? Is this the mid-eighties? Incredible....
I was a club DJ when this came out and it ALWAYS packed the floor and I have requests for it dozens of times a night. I hadnt heard it for YEARS Then Greatest Hits Radio played it on the Saturday night vibe and I remembered how much I loved this song! This is so typical of the happy 'disco era' 80's!! They will never be beaten!
This what you call High Vibrational Music. Yes indeed. Raises your vibration.
The happiest record ever made 😁
A beautiful Christian song perfect for today which is Easter Sunday
... I feel so real and happy by dancing to this clip in our Discos in the 80's. Thomas from Germany🇩🇪🎶😀🔥
Me too ... Kally from the Netherlands... your neighbour :-)
Still classic after so many years!!!
Sounds a lot newer than 1985. Good stuff
This song has given me a lift today. Thanks Steve 👍♥️🙏🏻
I feel so real, and I owe it all to you...gotta love the 80's baby.
Still a classic after all these years top turn
Now this song puts a smile on my face and makes n-me giddy every time!!!!! And when i hear this song it makes me "FEEL SO REAL!!!!!" See what I did there...Wink Wink!!! Now I' more into EDM/Electronica, etc. since 1993 and I just turned 53 years old and still going strong with both types of music!!!!!...BUT I WILL NEVER GIVE UP THE 80'S UNTIL MY TIME HAS PAST...AND BEYOND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 80'S MUSIC FTW!!!!!!!!!!!! PERIOD Thanks for reading my comment!!! Hope you feel the same about this music!!! ;) :)
another classic from the 80's,not heard this in ages.
Yeah Ive Heard it in my car I was like wow not heard this in ages had to turn it up full blast
My goodness I could go on and on and on about this song I play this song continuously it helps me feel closer to God and thank him for the life that he gave me I played in the gym when I'm training and also when I train in the park that's when I feel it most when I'm out in nature it really illuminates the beauty around me that God has created this is one of my top 10 favorite songs of all time and Will lead me to my end of time thank you Steve you are awesome God bless 🙏👍😎💪🎼🇺🇲
If you can blend R&B with gospel than you are a great songwriter !!!
That's where it came from in the first place, Angela. But, yes, any musician worth their salt will explore the formative influences of their formative influences and discover the ethos of real spiritual and folk music.
Yes 37 yrs on I agree very underrated 80s Soul Funk brilliant Steve Arrington Feel so real
Man this dude 🥁🥁! All of that good music from the late 70's and 80's
🙋🏾♂️ I remember recording this on my "box" 📻 from the radio station W.A.M.O.
Outstanding song,remember this well.
Sooooooo much 80’s music was happy and about having fun!😃🎉
my bf and i ...born in the late 80s & 90s love this music.. he said " sooo underrated!" long live steve arrington
Such an uplifting and positive song - the opposite of most music nowadays!
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It’s something about his music 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Agora, sim o vídeo do fera!! 👏🏾👏🏾 Show de arranjo e interpretação!! Valeu mister Steve!!
I love this! It’s a song I can proudly play in my gospel lists. I like Steve Arringtons hall of fame too.
I still have my 7" or 45RPM vinyl copy from 1985. Bought from Our Price in Central Finchley.
Oh the 1980’s…
I was a teenager. I’m sure Feel So Real has been sampled so many times. Such a classic.
I just remembered this song. It’s one of those ones you put on and want to dance around your living room with your hairbrush in your hand!
I have memories of hot pants and roller skates, afros and flared pants. Disco…
The blue Admiral-Monk; i love your dress.-
Listening and jamming
I absolutely loved Dancing In The Key of Life but this song is just as WONDERFUL!!! I LOVE YOU STEVE ARRINGTON and saw you at B.B. King’s in NYC years ago .YOU HAD ME ON MY FEET !!!!! Pass the Mike brought me here!!!!!😘😘😘
Esto si es musicaaaaa
Great song! Steve Arrington's Hall of Fame I album is a masterpiece to me, awesome album!😆😆
He is so underrated. I love Stevie. ❤️
YESSS!!!
@@JBlingBling03 Yes! Genius minds think alike!
Dancing in the key of life is also a masterpiece also with breakdance era
I feel surreal when I hear that beautiful song! 😅😂
I still FEEL SO REAL in 2021 when I still dance to this at age 56! I still got it! I still LOVE this cool outfit he has on! He looks PRIESTLY!
I love the song but not that outfit 😳😆
He looks BEASTLY!! 👹🎤
Not too sure about the garments he is wearing😂 but the tune is timeless!
@@jrmetmoiIf Zeus did funk...😀
@@evertonporter7887 😆😆 more like if a hotep did funk 😆😆
Brilliant memories
O back in the day when I had hair and teeth I would be dancing and singing to this great tune.
Its a Timeless, dance floor filler, thank you Steve...
I honestly FEEL this comment.
Beautiful timeless song. A sweet reminder of my younger days!
Steve still rocks this! I FEEL SO REAL too! I wish I had this outfit he has on too! LOLLL!
thks 4 liking this! :D!!!! i love being on here!
Great singer of d 80
I still LOVE this cool outfit he is wearing in this song. It looks like a King's robe! I wish I had it!
Da hora essa música heim🤩🕺🏼💃🏼🕺🏼💃🏼👯👯👯
Ahhh...Those were the days!
Very inspiring we need more music like this.
Could not agree with you anymore
So true! So much music these days is so negative and aggressive.
So true in life
Kelvin, we do!
Unfortenaly we will never going to have it anymore. So let's enjoy !!
Great feel-good song from :85 !
One of my favourite songs of all time... for so many reasons. An utter classic thanks for posting xxx
A very happy upbeat 80s tune, always makes me hum a long n sing along
I love this Song I want Steve Arrington’s Album from 1985
Hammer 80er 😎 😍
You don't hear music like this anymore and it's sad! The 80's had REAL music that 2day's generation needs to hear and copy it!
Fantastic comment
im 14,always going with Ultra loud funk/jazz to school in the car jajaja
And when they do copy it they are called unoriginal and idiots for not coming up with something new.
Yes it is.........
Yes it is.........
OH yes it is.......
Thanx God We got TH-cam To keep our souvenir's ALIVE !!!!!!
But some are, the good groomers
This song is sick !! 👏
Love his voice and the music arrangements are out of this world 👌🏻
this video cracks me up and this song makes me so happy!🤣
I have this. It’s still excellent
Steve the forgotten real amazing all rounder singer producer truly awesome singer miss his songs xx ❤
Que música!! y que tiempos!! ojalá volviesen
Eu tinha quatorze anos estudava q ssds daquela epoca ouvindo esse musicasso entrei numa verdadeira máquina do tempo 🎉🎶❤️🔥🤩
4 Dec 2021 ...
Anyone ... 😆
I heard it yesterday on
'Radio-Garden' ...Funkuradio Ipswich. ..Fab Station 💜
Love this song
real music with real singer
Que MARAVILHA!!!! 1985.
Brilliant music from the 80s
In 2018, I still FEEL SO REAL with this classic Steve Arrington jam from 1985. What is he doing now?? He still alive??
Yes he is
My chakras are realsing joy
Proper 80’s tune, best decade by far, takes me back to a teenager, love it.
Love 80s fashion
Still listening to this in 2023, such a great tune and great memories of when this was out in the 80’s..
Love the lyrics to this song
Had this record from Steve Arrington
What A Jam Huh you just keep singing this all day when you hear it
2020 has been some year but it will always be one nation under a groove God bless
I feel so real cuando encontré esta canción, qué melodía y voz tan bella y bailable 👌🏾
Que saudade dessa época !! tempos bons que não volta mais!!!!
I love this man 👨
Happy me today listening to the 80s music!
Feel, feel, feel
Feel so real
I feel so real
I feel so real
And I owe it all to you
Oh, I feel so nice
With you here by my side
If I just do the best that I can do
It seems that's enough for you
The little things mean so much
A smile or a joyful touch
That push that keeps me going strong
To know that I belong
And I feel so real
I feel so real
I feel so real
And I owe it all to you
Hey, feel so real
I feel so real
Oh, I feel so real
And I owe it all to you
Love is such a wonderful thing
The angels sing when freedom reigns
Freedom from the chains
That hold us back from harmony
I'm right here on my knees
To thank you for the air that I breath
I thank you for the life that you have saved
That's why I've got to say
Feel so real
I feel so real
Oh, I feel so real
And I owe it all to you, you
Hey, feel so real
I feel so real
I feel so real
And I owe it all to you
Feel so real
Feel so real
Feel so real
Feel so real
Feel so real
Feel so real
Sou apaixonada por essa música ❤ linda demais....amooo❤❤❤