@tonybklyn So true, … @tonybklyn So true, tonybklyn! That soul train line is just completely outta this world. That session was on another plane of existence – the energy, the vibe, the groove was so locked in and unto it’s own fantastic-ness. It is without time; it is ageless.
I remember hearing … I remember hearing this version when it was on Soul Train and it stuck in my mind. And every now and then I think of it, mostly today because one of the young brothers on my job doesn’t know how to get a girlfriend. I told him I would send him a song. Now, SexualChocolate1985, yes, even though I’m 51…. I still get down with the “locking” like i did when I was 11… so check my vids. . .
@hitomusic OMG I … @hitomusic OMG I thought I was the only person in the world that this particular Soul Train Line stood out for. near 40 years later I remember it like it was yesterday.
sexualchocolate1985 … sexualchocolate1985; It’s SUCH a right-on song isn’t it?! I REMEMBER the lady with that ’70’s-thing fro – That dance line thing she did was totally happening.
Correct, this song … Correct, this song was from their “Nature
Planned It” LP. Before the “Magic” LP, they released an LP “Back Where I Belong” on the Motown label.
yeah i first heard this on the soul train line like last year or so!!! and i fell in love and i had to find this song!! remember the lady with the big afro and red shirt!! she was killing that step back dance lol
I remember hearing … I remember hearing this and thinking it was a Four Tops song then later hearing Todd’s version and thinking he was covering them. haha. This actually sounds like WAR.
the soul train line … the soul train line with this song as the song is beyond your wildest imagination ; top five train dances ever, in the entire history of the show.
This is one of the … This is one of the greatest recordings in the history of music. The groove is altogether too good to be true. Happening beyond the imagination. It’s so funky it’s from a parallel universe.
They recorded a … They recorded a great album for ABC in 1978 with Philly producer Norman Harris called ‘At The Top’. The hit that was taken from that LP was H.E.L.P., but every track is a winner on that record.
Ain’t No Woman was … Ain’t No Woman was the biggest hit, but not the only one on ABC…They had “Are You Man Enough”, “Keeper of the Castle”, “Sweet Understanding Love”, and “Catfish”…plus others that I can’t think of right now…I was around at the time and remember them well!…the hits, that is!!!!
Man oh man! I was … Man oh man! I was trying to make some folks remember this song just a few days ago but to no avail. This is my favorite song by the Four Tops. Great post…thank you!!
This song was … This song was originally a hit for Todd Rundgren and Runt back in 1971 before he went for a solo career with such hits like “Hello It’s Me” and “I Saw the Light”.
This song was taken … This song was taken from the LP “Nature Planned It” and it was their last album for Motown before they went to ABC/Dunhill to release six albums from 1972 until 1976. One of them was their only hit “Ain’t No Woman (Like the One I Got)” in 1973. After that, they went to Casablanca in 1981 where they did “When She Was My Girl” and “I Believe in You and Me” until they went to Motown for a short period in 1985 for the LP “Magic”.
From 1972.
April 30th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
@tonybklyn So true, …
@tonybklyn So true, tonybklyn! That soul train line is just completely outta this world. That session was on another plane of existence – the energy, the vibe, the groove was so locked in and unto it’s own fantastic-ness. It is without time; it is ageless.
April 30th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
I remember hearing …
I remember hearing this version when it was on Soul Train and it stuck in my mind. And every now and then I think of it, mostly today because one of the young brothers on my job doesn’t know how to get a girlfriend. I told him I would send him a song. Now, SexualChocolate1985, yes, even though I’m 51…. I still get down with the “locking” like i did when I was 11… so check my vids. . .
April 30th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
@hitomusic OMG I …
@hitomusic OMG I thought I was the only person in the world that this particular Soul Train Line stood out for. near 40 years later I remember it like it was yesterday.
April 30th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
@hitomusic well, …
@hitomusic well, you know we cant dance like that any more!
April 30th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
sexualchocolate1985 …
sexualchocolate1985; It’s SUCH a right-on song isn’t it?! I REMEMBER the lady with that ’70’s-thing fro – That dance line thing she did was totally happening.
April 30th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
YEP !
YEP !
April 30th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
Correct, this song …
Correct, this song was from their “Nature
Planned It” LP. Before the “Magic” LP, they released an LP “Back Where I Belong” on the Motown label.
April 30th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
Had no idea this …
Had no idea this existed! Love it!
April 30th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
@hitomusic
yeah …
@hitomusic
yeah i first heard this on the soul train line like last year or so!!! and i fell in love and i had to find this song!! remember the lady with the big afro and red shirt!! she was killing that step back dance lol
April 30th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
I remember hearing …
I remember hearing this and thinking it was a Four Tops song then later hearing Todd’s version and thinking he was covering them. haha. This actually sounds like WAR.
April 30th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
Todd Rundgren …
Todd Rundgren Funked up–WOW!
April 30th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
the soul train line …
the soul train line with this song as the song is beyond your wildest imagination ; top five train dances ever, in the entire history of the show.
April 30th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
@hitomusic..great …
@hitomusic..great comment…pretty much sums up how i feel too!
April 30th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
This is one of the …
This is one of the greatest recordings in the history of music. The groove is altogether too good to be true. Happening beyond the imagination. It’s so funky it’s from a parallel universe.
April 30th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
They recorded a …
They recorded a great album for ABC in 1978 with Philly producer Norman Harris called ‘At The Top’. The hit that was taken from that LP was H.E.L.P., but every track is a winner on that record.
April 30th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
Love the diolouge …
Love the diolouge that sounds like Cheech & Chong.
April 30th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
Ain’t No Woman was …
Ain’t No Woman was the biggest hit, but not the only one on ABC…They had “Are You Man Enough”, “Keeper of the Castle”, “Sweet Understanding Love”, and “Catfish”…plus others that I can’t think of right now…I was around at the time and remember them well!…the hits, that is!!!!
April 30th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
Panasonic
Panasonic
April 30th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
Nice deck. What …
Nice deck. What make is it?
April 30th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
YESSSSS!!!!!
YESSSSS!!!!!
April 30th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
It’s Motown for …
It’s Motown for sure, nothing sounds like it.
April 30th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
Great song! thanks …
Great song! thanks ,STRONG! thanks , jeff!!!!! HD…
April 30th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
Man oh man! I was …
Man oh man! I was trying to make some folks remember this song just a few days ago but to no avail. This is my favorite song by the Four Tops. Great post…thank you!!
April 30th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
This song was …
This song was originally a hit for Todd Rundgren and Runt back in 1971 before he went for a solo career with such hits like “Hello It’s Me” and “I Saw the Light”.
April 30th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
This song was taken …
This song was taken from the LP “Nature Planned It” and it was their last album for Motown before they went to ABC/Dunhill to release six albums from 1972 until 1976. One of them was their only hit “Ain’t No Woman (Like the One I Got)” in 1973. After that, they went to Casablanca in 1981 where they did “When She Was My Girl” and “I Believe in You and Me” until they went to Motown for a short period in 1985 for the LP “Magic”.
RIP: Levi Stubbs