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Young–Holt Unlimited — Soulful Strut
Album: The Definitive Young-Holt Unlimited
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Released: 1968
Length: 2:56
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summertime, ice cream at the beach  and not a care in the world
Posted 2 years ago by marysclark    [ Reply ]
'68.  An older brother away in 'Nam; our oldest brother withering away from a disease that would fully consume him.  War,  Riots, MLK and RFK taken.   Upheaval.  I was in grade school, just trying to be a kid.  Yet, the most critical education of all  was happening in our streets and far away jungles.  Madness.   Chicago exploded.  Nixon, Humphrey, and Wallace gagged us.   It seemed to be coming true--things fall apart, the center cannot hold.   Yet, from some inexplicably serene and visionary  place came this song along with Grazing in the Grass, and Classical Gas to assuage us, if only momentarily.   Mercy.  
Posted 2 years ago by ChrisinSIsters    [ Reply ]
As a Gen X'er the original song was before my time, and is fantastic, but this brings to mind Swing Out Sister's version.   It was played constantly on the radio in September-October 1992 and takes me back to those days.
Posted 2 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
That summer in the 60s with my girlfriend. Good times!
Posted 2 years ago by awhfman    [ Reply ]
I remember this blaring out of a million radios at the time, and how the bright, sunny, cheerful piano and horns sounded good even on the tiniest and tinny-est of them... In the middle of great political and social upheaval, struggles for rights, War protests, etc., we could at least enjoy precious bits of bliss on the radio waves.
Posted 2 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 apd wrote:

hey! Someones ripping off Swing Out Sister!


Do you not understand the concept of time?
Posted 3 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
Posted 3 years ago by Sofa_King    [ Reply ]
gmichaelt wrote:
"You know what I wanna do?"
"What?"
"Strut."


Well, okay. But you must do it soulfully.
Posted 3 years ago by Ok_Sobriquet    [ Reply ]
This was so dang hip back then. Still holds its' own.
Posted 3 years ago by sunybuny    [ Reply ]
Posted 3 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 gmichaelt wrote:

"You know what I wanna do?"
"What?"
"Strut."
 

Posted 3 years ago by primeeileen133    [ Reply ]
 DaidyBoy wrote:
This has mellowed me right out.  Thanks, Mr & Mrs G.
 
"You know what I wanna do?"
"What?"
"Strut."
Posted 6 years ago by gmichaelt    [ Reply ]
 Posted: Nov 11, 2015 15:24
 jimtyrrell wrote:
Great classic! From the always deverse RP. 8
pilgrim wrote:


Agreed - Though, I'm pretty sure you meant perverse

 
LOL!  I rate this diverse track an 8 too.  Heck, I might even rate the 2LiveCrew track,  that heavily samples this tune, and is not as perverse as a lot of their stuff, as an 8 as well, simply for nostalgia's sake.  Of course that level of perversion is not in BillG's regular diversity laden wheelhouse.  LLRP!!


Posted 7 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
 kudubundu wrote:
Summer is on its way! How I feel when I hear this.

 
Agreed. And hope springs eternal in 2017.

Love this song and the name says it all.
Posted 7 years ago by nomnol    [ Reply ]
A Toussaint level of godliness...
Posted 8 years ago by SECA_Alan    [ Reply ]
 oldfart48 wrote:


dj-ing in the radio world IS pretty much  LOST ART, NOT MANY REAL STATIONS LEFT.

 
Thank God RadioParadise preserves the art...
Posted 8 years ago by RazzCat    [ Reply ]
Summer is on its way! How I feel when I hear this.
Posted 8 years ago by kudubundu    [ Reply ]
 
Very!
Skydog wrote:

sweet isn't it

 


Posted 8 years ago by msymmes    [ Reply ]
 stuart_dean wrote:
Wow - that bassline kinda sneaks up on you...

 
sweet isn't it
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
 jimtyrrell wrote:
Great classic! From the always deverse RP. 8
 
 

Agreed - Though, I'm pretty sure you meant perverse
Posted 9 years ago by pilgrim    [ Reply ]
Great classic! From the always deverse RP. 8


 
Posted 9 years ago by jimtyrrell    [ Reply ]
"You're watching Walking Tall on the Late, Late Show on KSDK, Channel 11, St. Louis"
 
Posted 9 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
This has mellowed me right out.  Thanks, Mr & Mrs G.
Posted 9 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
Swing Out Sister does a version of this with words entitled Am I the Same Girl that's pretty cool too.
Posted 9 years ago by dragon1952    [ Reply ]
james disney
Posted 9 years ago by betsyroks    [ Reply ]
I actually didn't mind hearing this this morning (although AM radio did everything it possibly could to cause a lifelong annoyance anytime I heard its opening notes).
Posted 10 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
 oldfart48 wrote:


dj-ing in the radio world IS pretty much  LOST ART, NOT MANY REAL STATIONS LEFT.

 
I wasn't denying that; I was commenting about calligraphy.  What you say about radio is sad but true.  Anyhow, this is a great tune.
Posted 10 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
hey! Someones ripping off Swing Out Sister!
Posted 10 years ago by apd    [ Reply ]
 shawshank wrote:


 

Posted 10 years ago by n4ku    [ Reply ]
This reminds me of summer when I was kid.  This song would be on my parents stereo in the house and everyone would feel good listening to it.
Posted 10 years ago by luv4music    [ Reply ]
{#Bananajam}{#Hug}{#Heartkiss} my mushrooming multitude of office objects is dancing.
Posted 10 years ago by randyblew    [ Reply ]
takes me back to being a kid in carefree summer of '68
Posted 10 years ago by marysclark    [ Reply ]
RP, you're on fire this morning !{#Bananapiano}
Posted 11 years ago by FrnaZ    [ Reply ]
Love the horns ...
Posted 11 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

Calligraphy isn't really a "lost art"; there are probably just fewer people who can do it well anymore, but it still counts.

 

dj-ing in the radio world IS pretty much  LOST ART, NOT MANY REAL STATIONS LEFT.
Posted 11 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
after that drek fron Sting, this is amazingingly up-lifting........
 
Posted 11 years ago by Old_Pat    [ Reply ]
Smoove. 
Posted 11 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
 dwlangham wrote:


Not to brag or anything, but back in the way back when I was a DJ at a small AM station (later AM/FM) I prided myself in being able to arrange songs so that I didn't need an instrumental to get me into the top-of-the hours news and station ID.

I might as well be talking about a lost art like calligraphy because I'm pretty sure this is not a "skill" (such as it was) that counts for much.

 
Calligraphy isn't really a "lost art"; there are probably just fewer people who can do it well anymore, but it still counts.
Posted 11 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
soul man, what soul {#Kiss}
Posted 11 years ago by dirtbagpook    [ Reply ]
 stuart_dean wrote:
Wow - that bassline kinda sneaks up on you...
 
James Jamerson?
Posted 11 years ago by rotis47    [ Reply ]
that got it turned up
Posted 11 years ago by coy    [ Reply ]
Cool.
Posted 12 years ago by Dahlia_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
 dwlangham wrote:


Not to brag or anything, but back in the way back when I was a DJ at a small AM station (later AM/FM) I prided myself in being able to arrange songs so that I didn't need an instrumental to get me into the top-of-the hours news and station ID.

I might as well be talking about a lost art like calligraphy because I'm pretty sure this is not a "skill" (such as it was) that counts for much.
 

Backtiming was an art. You were lucky if you got to rearrange the play order. A lot of us didn't.
For a brief time, I got to use Wall of Voodoo- Mexican Radio into the 3PM ABC news. What Does He Say?
Posted 12 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
 colt4x5 wrote:
AM DJs used to love to play this song at the ends of their shows. They could talk over it, and they could cut it short, since it was an instrumental. To me, this song means the top of the hour is getting close.
 

Not to brag or anything, but back in the way back when I was a DJ at a small AM station (later AM/FM) I prided myself in being able to arrange songs so that I didn't need an instrumental to get me into the top-of-the hours news and station ID.

I might as well be talking about a lost art like calligraphy because I'm pretty sure this is not a "skill" (such as it was) that counts for much.
Posted 12 years ago by dwlangham    [ Reply ]
 colt4x5 wrote:
AM DJs used to love to play this song at the ends of their shows. They could talk over it, and they could cut it short, since it was an instrumental. To me, this song means the top of the hour is getting close.
 
Ha ha! That is exactly what I used to do to this track. . . some decades ago.
Posted 12 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
Groovy!!
Posted 12 years ago by hightail    [ Reply ]
I Love the Funk Brothers !!!
Posted 12 years ago by crazyossi    [ Reply ]
Oh the memories.....:)
Posted 12 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
AM DJs used to love to play this song at the ends of their shows. They could talk over it, and they could cut it short, since it was an instrumental. To me, this song means the top of the hour is getting close.
Posted 12 years ago by colt4x5    [ Reply ]
how could anybody possible be so groovy
Posted 12 years ago by coy    [ Reply ]
This does indeed put a smile on my face each time I hear it.  And the weather in Northern CA today just begs for this song to be played...thanks Bill :-)
Posted 12 years ago by kvmrdj    [ Reply ]
 V-bro wrote:
I'm sitting here eating lunch with my 21 month old son and the first seconds this track started he just smiled and started swinging his arms in his chair! {#Dancingbanana}

This just cheers you up!
 
i'm swinging with you baby
Posted 12 years ago by coy    [ Reply ]
 V-bro wrote:
I'm sitting here eating lunch with my 21 month old son and the first seconds this track started he just smiled and started swinging his arms in his chair! {#Dancingbanana}

This just cheers you up!
 
trust the kids
 
Posted 12 years ago by coy    [ Reply ]
 dkwalika wrote:
Similar to Grazin in the Grass?
 

{#Yes}  and that's not a bad thing ... forgot about this one a long time ago.

Nice to hear again.
Posted 12 years ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
I'm sitting here eating lunch with my 21 month old son and the first seconds this track started he just smiled and started swinging his arms in his chair! {#Dancingbanana}

This just cheers you up!
Posted 12 years ago by V-bro    [ Reply ]
Nice version of a "soulful" standard.  Simple piano, simple orchestration, simple background rhythm ... very pleasant.
Posted 13 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Wow - that bassline kinda sneaks up on you...
Posted 13 years ago by stuart_dean    [ Reply ]

Summer drive with the top down :)


Posted 13 years ago by michaele    [ Reply ]
Similar to Grazin in the Grass?
Posted 13 years ago by dkwalika    [ Reply ]
nooo this means Joe Bourne might be coming on soon! run away!
Posted 13 years ago by ihategrapejuice    [ Reply ]

I remember this!  But somehow thought it was Hugh Masakela (SP??)....they would be nice to hear also! 


Posted 13 years ago by Randomax    [ Reply ]
This song just made my day!  Put a much needed smile on my face.  Thank you.
Posted 13 years ago by cheesemonger    [ Reply ]
This is going onto my MP3 player - I could definitely spend time in the sun listening to it! {#Sunny}
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Yes, definitely a good times song.


Posted 13 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
Good times song.
Posted 13 years ago by gabrielle7nt    [ Reply ]
 Sean-E-Sean wrote:
smooooth.
 
{#Yes}

Posted 13 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
Taking me back way back to hearing this down in San Antonio when my father was stationed there. 
Liked it then, like it now.
Posted 13 years ago by Johnny-smooth    [ Reply ]
i knew i recognized this song from a film. . .and a quick google search reveals, yes . . .the parent trap (later version).  kind of embarrassing, guess that comes from catching too many of those relentless re-runs on cable tv. . .
Posted 13 years ago by veronicalodge    [ Reply ]
Wow! Nice segueway from Sting's Love is the Seventh Wave!

Posted 14 years ago by audiophelia    [ Reply ]
{#Bananajam}{#Bananapiano}   {#Guitarist} 

Posted 14 years ago by pcicatar    [ Reply ]
Is there an elevator around here?
Posted 14 years ago by KevinM    [ Reply ]
That was Herb Alpert & Tijuana Brass, I think Spanish Flea was the tune

 Jelani wrote:
Didn't they play this on some sixties -seventies game show, like the dating game, when the contestants were coming out....
...and here he is , bachelor  number three....

I do't know; just sort of evocative I guess.
 


Posted 14 years ago by drcrnp    [ Reply ]
 Sean-E-Sean wrote:
smooooth.
 
My thoughts, exactly{#Dance}.

Posted 14 years ago by KeithT    [ Reply ]
Great song!
Posted 14 years ago by Johnny_Wave    [ Reply ]
Didn't they play this on some sixties -seventies game show, like the dating game, when the contestants were coming out....
...and here he is , bachelor  number three....

I do't know; just sort of evocative I guess.
Posted 14 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
nice bassline!
Posted 14 years ago by Martino    [ Reply ]

Posted 14 years ago by shawshank    [ Reply ]
yeaaaa
Posted 14 years ago by whtahtefcuk    [ Reply ]
Boring, redundant, and worn out tune.
Posted 14 years ago by jcjoh    [ Reply ]
Oh yes!  I love this song.  If I had to imagine what a good mood sounds like, this is the tune that would pop in my head!  Great piano and bass guitar.  And horns never hurt!
Posted 14 years ago by MJdub    [ Reply ]
smooooth.
Posted 14 years ago by Sean-E-Sean    [ Reply ]
been a long while since i've heard that one
Posted 14 years ago by rp1125    [ Reply ]

This is just a great, funky tune, straight up, no rocks, no chaser!{#Cool}


Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of Grazin' in the Grass.
Posted 14 years ago by dkwalika    [ Reply ]
Dyn-O-Mite! Right up there with Green Onions.{#Music}
Posted 14 years ago by Wisecrowe    [ Reply ]
Full of Soul! Great stuff. {#Music}
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Man this made my commute so much easier this morning to Philly.
Posted 15 years ago by Slick    [ Reply ]
Good groove...{#Motor}
Posted 15 years ago by evansdad    [ Reply ]
I brighten up every time I hear this tune. Strut indeed.
Posted 15 years ago by gcrumb    [ Reply ]
 OmegaConcern wrote:


"Good morning Mr. Tyler.  Going...down?"
 
"UUUUUUHHHHH...... HAHAHAHA......"

Posted 15 years ago by von_Hayek    [ Reply ]
We apologize for this break in transmission...normal programming will resume shortly
Posted 15 years ago by Mozart    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of my childhood full of Philly soul music (ok, they're from Chicago, forgive me ...) {#Bounce}  {#Sunny}
Posted 15 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]

Excellent "Summer Drawing to a Close Here in the Sacramento Valley" music.

Posted 15 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
The short guy kinda creeps me out. Looks WAAAY to ambitious for the style of music. Well, his smile anyway.

Posted 15 years ago by craigh    [ Reply ]
 jenakle wrote:
First floor: children's, women's, menswear, automotive
Second floor: lingerie, cosmetics, household
*ding*
 

"Good morning Mr. Tyler.  Going...down?"


Posted 15 years ago by OmegaConcern    [ Reply ]
(...) why don't you stop? and think it over? (...)


Posted 15 years ago by Lupitadise    [ Reply ]
suddenly I am cruzin" down the highway with the roof open....in slow motion....
Posted 15 years ago by dBdwg    [ Reply ]
 HarrO wrote:
I feel old and very Groovy!

 
Yeah Man, I can dig it!  I'm gettin' down! oh, oww, oh my hip!

Help!  I've fallen and I can't get up!!!

Posted 15 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
at least your going up
Posted 15 years ago by mr_toad    [ Reply ]
How great! 

{#Bananapiano} 
Posted 15 years ago by cafortier    [ Reply ]
must be intermission.....
Posted 15 years ago by Kdubba    [ Reply ]
First floor: children's, women's, menswear, automotive
Second floor: lingerie, cosmetics, household
*ding*
Posted 15 years ago by jenakle    [ Reply ]
{#Jump}
Posted 15 years ago by purplespider    [ Reply ]
Instant memories! Just add music!
Posted 15 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
Makes me feel like grazin' in the grass. Baby, can you digitdigitdigitdigit?

Posted 15 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
Nice.  {#Cool}
Posted 15 years ago by TravelRat    [ Reply ]
Love this song. It makes me laugh, in a really, really good way.
Posted 16 years ago by AliGator    [ Reply ]
There's only one thing to do at a moment like this: strut!
Posted 16 years ago by spaceman    [ Reply ]
 HarrO wrote:
I feel old and very Groovy!
 
...and Happy!
Posted 16 years ago by stephds    [ Reply ]
I feel old and very Groovy!

Posted 16 years ago by HarrO    [ Reply ]
no wayback machine for me......I just like the groove.spacially at work.I listen to this everyday on my ipod
 
Posted 16 years ago by crazy    [ Reply ]

Posted 16 years ago by n4ku    [ Reply ]
lophrequa wrote:
and suddenly i'm riding with my mom in her big white montego on my way to grade school wearing my flowered dress and little platform shoes
That's the way to make SOME of us feel old! This song takes me back to high school!
Posted 16 years ago by ginniet    [ Reply ]
Wow! What a treat!
Posted 16 years ago by ezzyme    [ Reply ]
Dang! I'm back in my parents living room "strutting" around while this is blaring from the Montgomery Ward Stereo Console AM/FM Record Player - with 16, 33 1/3, 45, AND 78 speeds!
Posted 16 years ago by grimid    [ Reply ]
and suddenly i'm riding with my mom in her big white montego on my way to grade school wearing my flowered dress and little platform shoes
Posted 16 years ago by lophrequa    [ Reply ]
not a synthesizer or a sample to be heard. real musicianship
Posted 16 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
What a great trip back in time for me! Thanks, BillG!!
Posted 16 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
can't get enough of this groove, listen 2 it everyday on my i-pod....is that weird? yes virginia, there is a time machine
Posted 16 years ago by crazy    [ Reply ]
I think I perfer the Grover Washington Jr version
Posted 16 years ago by jim1964    [ Reply ]