My old man loved this song. He banged this song out across lake Tawarewa New Zealand with his sanyo cassette radio in his Hamilton jet 83 in the 90s Trout fishing openings. As much as he trashed it , I still dig it.
@@moonknight4053to this day there’s not a shed piss up nor pub that won’t skip on this gem. Shit… blasted across the river earlier today whilst white baiting lol.
First digital recording in pop music and still one of the best. This is from Bop Til You Drop, and there are no weak songs on it. The combination of Ry Cooder and David Lindley on guitars is breathtaking. Chaka Khan does the vocal lead on "Don'tcha Mess Up a Good Thing". The last song, "I Can't Win" has the best vocal harmonies I've ever heard. I've worn out numerous vinyl copies of this LP and still listen to it often. A complete masterpiece.
I was fortunate enough to see Ry and David Lindley in concert at the Auckland Town Hall,NZ,back in the 80's.Just the two of them,no backup band.Great concert.
I'm turning green with envy that you saw Cooder and Lindley together sans back-up! Saw David 3 or 4 times back in the day when he toured w/Jackson Browne, and I still own vinyl of Kaleidescope, one of David's early groups. I've never seen Ry live, but have been a fan since I noticed him on Captain Beefheart's "Safe As Milk" LP waayyy back.
@@williamgreenfield9991 I must confess I didn't know who David Lindley was! I believe,if my memory serves me well,they were on tour across the ditch in Australia and came across on short notice,hence no band...a delight and a pleasure,as you say,to have seen them together.
From 1:58 to 2:34 is as perfect and crystalline an acoustic guitar solo as I can imagine. Concise, salient, technical perfection. Ry does in 36 seconds what some players never achieve in 70 years ... Django worthy!
Great song , so funky and Reggaeish ( is that a word ? ) . Great guitar and backing vocals . I saw a South Pacific island vocal trio do this once on a TV talent show . Arcapella . No guitars . They were great .
I guess I only have one thing to say,you can’t beat OLD-SCHOOL ROCK AND ROLL… Would love to go back in time to the 70’s and 80’s and stay there… The good old days,beats living in this shitty era it’s putrid now a days,no respect nothing..
Bob Turnbull- Amen! First heard this on vinyl in a little bohemian type restaurant I served at, the owner had SO many albums we played during work hours..Greatly influenced my musical tastes ( early 90's)
We were drinking Out of the blue this song came on all convos were dropped and me parents, aunty, uncles started singing first time i heard the song firt time i seen them that happy togetther. Cheers ry
such a great collaboration of artists and musicians on this song ....this truly an outstanding classic from the old days ...love it and thanks for posting it too ..
I am a young person but I must say I am very into my old songs my dad listens to back in the day songs and my mum listens to todays songs like pop and stuff...I love this song
Karl. Ry Cooder is a musical genius no doubt, and he is also a genius in collecting and appreciating world class talent. Everyone in this band is jaw dropping good
Both are good recordings. Like many well written songs, this one lends itself to different interpretations. Time and musical styles changed, but Ry Cooder made something new (and great) out of something that Elvis had nailed down many years earlier.
back up singer Terry and Bobbie were in the coaster also who are the back up singers here and way back i was with the drummer so i got to hear the rehearsals and it was so great, i remember one time i brought a big lunch of kentucky chicken for us all
Terry and Bobby did a couple great records and tours post Ry Cooder with Hans Theessink, too. The one I remember seeing live, they had a tuba instead of a bass, which somehow fit into the R&B groove just great.
Still brilliant.live a couple of times in london. His vocals work their heart out. During the course of his concerts they each get their moments of glory without him impinging on their performance.
What mean jam remember this growing up in Reseda back in the valley days late 70s!!! Reminds me of my mom who left the radio on in the kitchen on Sundays lol
This song reminds me of my younger SiS & I, hi Prickles. Easter's coming up, I'm dying to see ya, how about it, SiS, you & me? I love you full speed, cc. Just kidding, due to mind manipulation : ) 🖤🧐⛅🤠🤣⚰
This is the best version of a great song, and I say this with confidence never having heard any of the other versions…😉
It’s high on my top 10 list.
My old man loved this song. He banged this song out across lake Tawarewa New Zealand with his sanyo cassette radio in his Hamilton jet 83 in the 90s Trout fishing openings. As much as he trashed it , I still dig it.
Was this song big in nz? I heard it growing up at home but this was in the 2000s
@@moonknight4053 yeah, it had some legs too, because all the pub bands loved to cover it.
@@moonknight4053to this day there’s not a shed piss up nor pub that won’t skip on this gem. Shit… blasted across the river earlier today whilst white baiting lol.
Oh hello yes it was big...this is nz cover in its finest...xxx
I’m 57 … been the guitar party guy all my life - this song was in the top 10 guitar party she’d songs everywhere in Aotearoa.
absolutely the best Cover of this song.
Love that ry from one little sister to another ❤xx
First digital recording in pop music and still one of the best. This is from Bop Til You Drop, and there are no weak songs on it. The combination of Ry Cooder and David Lindley on guitars is breathtaking. Chaka Khan does the vocal lead on "Don'tcha Mess Up a Good Thing". The last song, "I Can't Win" has the best vocal harmonies I've ever heard. I've worn out numerous vinyl copies of this LP and still listen to it often. A complete masterpiece.
Thank you!!!
First time i heard this song was on a lunchbreak at work. After work I went to the recordstore and bought it. Great album
THANKS MAN , IM GONNA CHECK IT OUT 👍, GOD BLESS YA ❤🙏
Brilliant😊
I was fortunate enough to see Ry and David Lindley in concert at the Auckland Town Hall,NZ,back in the 80's.Just the two of them,no backup band.Great concert.
I'm turning green with envy that you saw Cooder and Lindley together sans back-up! Saw David 3 or 4 times back in the day when he toured w/Jackson Browne, and I still own vinyl of Kaleidescope, one of David's early groups. I've never seen Ry live, but have been a fan since I noticed him on Captain Beefheart's "Safe As Milk" LP waayyy back.
@@williamgreenfield9991 I must confess I didn't know who David Lindley was! I believe,if my memory serves me well,they were on tour across the ditch in Australia and came across on short notice,hence no band...a delight and a pleasure,as you say,to have seen them together.
I was introduced to this song by big sister. 😊
" Does that count".🎉
My idea of great American Music which has captivated me for over 50 years
Fantastic song , excellent performance by ry cooder and the rest of the performers.
Still sounds great after all these years 💪🏽🎤😊
Thanks for making me feel good
WHAT A HAPPY BUMPING SONG 👍, I USUALLY PLAY IT SEVERAL TIMES IN A ROW ❤🤣🤣🤣
From 1:58 to 2:34 is as perfect and crystalline an acoustic guitar solo as I can imagine. Concise, salient, technical perfection. Ry does in 36 seconds what some players never achieve in 70 years ... Django worthy!
Oooooh Yeeees !
You're absolutely right!
Yup, what an amazing musician. Hmm, may also put Richard Thompson up there with Ry. I'd listen to either. Just get it playing...
And the ecstatic look and body language on the bass player as he watches and participates with genius!
Yep, doesn't get any better than this.
Django Reinhard, too.. one of the first, best!! 😉
I was a teenager back in the 70s when I heard this song with my Poppa, ❤RIP POPPA❤️👍💯🔥...
Little Sister 何度聞いた事か。
何べん聞いてもそのたんび最高！
Great song , so funky and Reggaeish ( is that a word ? ) . Great guitar and backing vocals . I saw a South Pacific island vocal trio do this once on a TV talent show . Arcapella . No guitars . They were great .
I guess I only have one thing to say,you can’t beat OLD-SCHOOL ROCK AND ROLL…
Would love to go back in time to the 70’s and 80’s and stay there…
The good old days,beats living in this shitty era it’s putrid now a days,no respect nothing..
oh so good!
best performance by a mile, backing singers perfect
Bob Turnbull- Amen! First heard this on vinyl in a little bohemian type restaurant I served at, the owner had SO many albums we played during work hours..Greatly influenced my musical tastes ( early 90's)
We were drinking Out of the blue this song came on all convos were dropped and me parents, aunty, uncles started singing first time i heard the song firt time i seen them that happy togetther. Cheers ry
Sensational song, the melody, voices and harmony, amazing.
I'm so glad songwriter Doc Pomus lived to hear this....thanks for posting!
How can one not like this one...
song just makes me smile, those harmonies man.
GOD----AMAZING.
Ry is supreme & the backing is fantastic.
From a mad keen 74yo Aussie fan.
John Benn a 72 yr old Aussie is with you....😄
@@rossmcintyre3228 63 yo Aussie fan on board as well.An anthem of my younger days.
64 year old fan.
When I came across this song I immediately thought of Little Sister by Stevie Ray Vaughn. It's a great Texas rock song!
My favourite Ry Cooder song. Love Ry Cooder. Brilliant backing singers. ♥🤗👌😘🎸🎶🎼XXXXX
such a great collaboration of artists and musicians on this song ....this truly an outstanding classic from the old days ...love it and thanks for posting it too ..
Ry just totally reinvents the song. Brilliant arrangement and performance.
Yes, Elvis' version is unrecognizable from this.
Who can't love this! Absolutely joyous!
71 people apparently.
this song takes me back in time when life was simple...also reminds me of you mum...RIP xox
Head this back in the early 70"s I was six or seven, living in Torbay on the
East cost bay's too Avondale west Auckland. Good memories , great song🤙
I am a young person but I must say I am very into my old songs my dad listens to back in the day songs and my mum listens to todays songs like pop and stuff...I love this song
Amo esta cancion .Recien la descubri y me encanta.
No one ever bent a note like Ry Cooder
Neil Young enters the chat. In fact the champion of it.
Ry Cooder is so brilliant and he always has all world bands
The whole band looks like they're having a gas - then why wouldn't you with such an awesome song and talent.
Great Ry Cooder!
best version, back up singers make the song
must disagree- I saw Ry Cooder do this SOLO-no backup singers- just him and guitar. A younger Ry-Very Clear- no others hogging the camera----Super.
Karl. Ry Cooder is a musical genius no doubt, and he is also a genius in collecting and appreciating world class talent. Everyone in this band is jaw dropping good
Karl Wood is there a video of him playing that solo version. I’d love to see that.
@@billmavin1815 the back up singers make the song great!
@S***** like he says he "must disagree" kind of says it all. LOL!
Thanks Ry for this great song
I see Jim Keltner got on his lear jet and made this shoot, even brought Tim Drummond from Neil Youngs "Stray Gators" I believe.
Where has his brilliant style music gone ? So 'off the cuff' and instantaneous !
The first digitally recorded album in pop music history.
Bop till you drop
This fukken man is a true blue legend; I was bought up on his music, a big shout out to our black brother's backup team rock & roll brothers
Phenomenal..Ry Cooder,a legend
A great song thanks RC
Love this man he sends me 😊❤xx
What a great song.
this song makes me so damn happy
It’s magical
Guitar great and fantastic singing by those two
This is a eternity song. Bloody amazing 🤟👍
DAMN I LOVE THIS SONG AND ALL OF RY COODERS
He's one of my guitar heroes too. Full of tasty licks!
Ry has always been very good .
10/10… awesome… job
brilliant footage, this is a timeless classic
First enjoyed in the Seventies, for me it never palls.
Brilliant Cool Cover u just don't get sick of it he puts his little take on it a close tight bunch all loving it
Living in 2023
Just only discovered this song a few weeks ago, what a beautiful song!!
Fucking wish I was born in the 70s or something. I'm 28 haha
Gifted guitarist. Just great.
Great steel string acoustic work, vocals and yerp the back up lads do well .Classic song done well.
Almost forgot what a great song this was. Thanks for the upload.
chilliest badass drummer ever
Yep. Jim Keltner is fantastic, and let us face it - everyone of those musicians are brilliant
Yep, Jim Keltner ;-)
Great cover
love this song gets me moving :)
Marvellous!
Fantastic version
LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT
Both are good recordings. Like many well written songs, this one lends itself to different interpretations. Time and musical styles changed, but Ry Cooder made something new (and great) out of something that Elvis had nailed down many years earlier.
Always love Ry
back up singer Terry and Bobbie were in the coaster also who are the back up singers here and way back i was with the drummer so i got to hear the rehearsals and it was so great, i remember one time i brought a big lunch of kentucky chicken for us all
vicki petrotta I heard that Vicki!
Very cool story
thanks for the info,, insane stuff with all these guys, Flaco in the mix on Chain Gang
Terry and Bobby did a couple great records and tours post Ry Cooder with Hans Theessink, too. The one I remember seeing live, they had a tuba instead of a bass, which somehow fit into the R&B groove just great.
@@geepeerces
Wish I could find those great recordings!
Re release??
Please!
Cd baby never dies
Each produced to order ONLY!
I love this song reminds me of my dad and family when they would drink all night and we would run around the streets during the 90s
Elvis version is great and this is great .
Becomes two different songs .
Fantastic...........this is REAL MUSIC....well done biamaku!!!
Great party song growing up in Marne Grove! Porirua!! NZ
Danny Toloa great song growing up in west Auckland as well.
And Awanui, the Far North
& Frankton, Hamilton. Chiefs up ho's down.
Hawkes Bay
And Hikutaia, Thames Valley
Timeless!.👍🎶
Takes me back to when I was 12 . Still love this song
Stunning to hear this again....!
Still brilliant.live a couple of times in london. His vocals work their heart out. During the course of his concerts they each get their moments of glory without him impinging on their performance.
Complete party for sure has what it takes to go off love this school of sound hard.
What mean jam remember this growing up in Reseda back in the valley days late 70s!!! Reminds me of my mom who left the radio on in the kitchen on Sundays lol
Please,please,please I used to.... swing with a back bone flIp, with this song.The breaks between the downbeat something else.
posted this great song , love all the songs by the way !
Sweet version
the 14 who disliked were in no part Maori. This is one of the best pop songs ever and supposedly the first ever digitally produced track
PIEKART2001 roger that bro, this is the greatest garage party song ever, especially after rugby back in the day, he'll even now in the man cave
Maori as
litte
This isn't old school, this is my school! Thanks much
First album recorded completely in digital. Others from 1979 i.e. "Unknown Pleasures" Joy Division were partly digital.
Damicovu you are spot on - it is one of the few Elvis covers that is better than his
I've got this on a 45 single in my Rockola 1978 Juke Box! Magic!
This song reminds me of my younger SiS & I, hi Prickles. Easter's coming up, I'm dying to see ya, how about it, SiS, you & me? I love you full speed, cc. Just kidding, due to mind manipulation : ) 🖤🧐⛅🤠🤣⚰
great song!!
Awesome man🎶🎹
i love this song great vibe
Wonderful!
Fabulous.
The Oklahomans never cease to amaze me--Ry Cooder is one of them! (Leon Russell, JJ Vale, Elvin Bishop, Jesse Ed Davis to name a few).
Who is JJ Vale?
JJ Cale. "Cocaine", "After Midnight" and "Crazy Mama".
Oklahoma???
A typo. JJ Cale
Great melody
Glorious ❤
Love this song
Love Ryland's hair!!
Doesn’t use a pick either. What a great influential artist this man is