BEST PARTY SONG EVER!!!! GEORGE BENSON - GIVE ME THE NIGHT (REACTION)

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  • @pauls.arts.and.craft.
    @pauls.arts.and.craft. Рік тому +70

    George Benson gets little recognition compared to others, but he is a living legend....Great guitar player, super smooth voice.

  • @anthonyjames4648
    @anthonyjames4648 Рік тому +41

    Loved George Benson growing up in the 70s and 80s ❤

  • @bassblvd3065
    @bassblvd3065 Рік тому +62

    You can’t go wrong with this track, when you have legendary musicians and artist adding their talents, legendary Bassist Louis Johnson, the Brothers Johnson period, Patti Austin doing background vocals, George Duke,Herbie Hancock, etc. too many to mention on this album, George Benson is a phenomenal Guitarist,

  • @LiverpoolFan74
    @LiverpoolFan74 Рік тому +34

    Released in 1980, it was written by Rod Temperton, the man who wrote "Thriler". So, you KNOW it's a CLASSIC!!

    • @brgreg8725
      @brgreg8725 Рік тому +4

      And all the songs from Heatwave (Boogie Nights, Always and Forever) of which he was a member

    • @LiverpoolFan74
      @LiverpoolFan74 Рік тому +4

      @@brgreg8725 ABSOLUTELY!

    • @ingekjetilbratset8839
      @ingekjetilbratset8839 8 місяців тому

      And Michael Jacksons number one hit Rock With You. Strange to think he was an old white guy from England.

  • @johnnyb8399
    @johnnyb8399 Рік тому +8

    One of the biggest stars in the music business ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

  • @19chucki74
    @19chucki74 Рік тому +9

    This actually came out in 1980. One of his biggest hits. Grew up listening to this as a little one about to head to school. Love it.

  • @gillian5005
    @gillian5005 Рік тому +17

    This came out in my last year of high school. Showing my age now! Lol. We loved this down here in New Zealand. Thanks guys! ❤️

  • @kurtadams3021
    @kurtadams3021 Рік тому +1

    The LEGENDARY Iconic Mr George Benson

  • @brigitte9999
    @brigitte9999 Рік тому +7

    This should be your anthem!😍

  • @mccproc
    @mccproc Рік тому +22

    George Benson is one of the giants of music. He is originally from my hometown of Pittsburgh Pa.
    I used to watch him play at the “Swizzle Stick” Lounge in Pittsburgh many years ago. Since you guys
    Are from Baltimore, I hope you still like George since he is from Pittsburgh! He is the total package. Great singer, great musician and outstanding performer in person. I was pleased that you recognized another group from Pittsburgh, The Skyliners. “Since I don’t Have You” and “This I Swear”. You 2 have excellent musical taste!

    • @clarencewalker3925
      @clarencewalker3925 Рік тому +4

      I'm from PIttsburgh, too. And you're right. He is one of the best.

  • @maryhubbard4373
    @maryhubbard4373 Рік тому +6

    ! I love this song, thanks for sharing with us

  • @Deidra74
    @Deidra74 Рік тому +5

    On Broadway is another good one from him!

  • @brigitte9999
    @brigitte9999 Рік тому +6

    He’s on tour, go see him!

  • @Victoria-kv9oz
    @Victoria-kv9oz Рік тому +12

    One of my high school crushes. Love, love, love George Benson! FYI, GIVE ME THE NIGHT came out in 1980. You can also check out TURN YOUR LOVE AROUND, THIS MASQUERADE, ON BROADWAY, MOODY’s MOOD, NEVER GIVE UP ON A GOOD THING and THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL. More George Benson standouts.

  • @mdennis9496
    @mdennis9496 Рік тому +18

    A VERY talented guy who struck GOLD with this gem. Working for a Major airline I had the pleasure of having him and his entire band on my flight to Europe. Not only gifted, but in person funny a s****! Give ME the Night

  • @richardrichard9631
    @richardrichard9631 Рік тому +2

    Ahh I remember the first time I saw George in concert. I was 18 in 1983. He came out and did 30 mins of jazz guitar ... I was a fan for life. Listen to his original version of ... the greatest love of all.... or on Broadway or Beyond the sea... I could go on for ever lol

  • @miguelosuna1401
    @miguelosuna1401 Рік тому +2

    Turn You're Love Around was another big hit for him.

  • @mariaportengen2959
    @mariaportengen2959 Рік тому +4

    Awesome number from a great musician.

  • @extracaliber432
    @extracaliber432 Рік тому +7

    Yes she is bro. Lucky man. "Turn Your Love Around". another good one by him.

  • @ryanfeit1420
    @ryanfeit1420 Рік тому +33

    This song was released in the summer of 1980 but still had that 70's sound. Roller skating was huge around that time. Fun fact: the woman who George Benson was romancing in the video is Ola Ray, who was in the Michael Jackson "Thriller" video. I definitely recommend listening to Benson's "Turn Your Love Around" released in 1981 and "On Broadway" released in 1978, which are two more of his biggest songs. Also, since George Benson is known as a jazz artist, another rabbit hole you should start is Herb Albert. He had his biggest hit in 1979 called "Rise" which is an instrumental that you would love. It's jazzy with a touch of disco to reflect the era. You two would love it. He also has been going at it since the 60's I believe and is known for the Tijuana sound. His comeback hit that got younger people knowing his music was "Diamonds" with Janet Jackson released in 1987. That was a huge club song and I recommend listening to that one also. You guys rock!!!!!!

    • @rcschmidt668
      @rcschmidt668 Рік тому

      Thanks for referring to Herb Alpert. Great talent.

  • @1118alpet
    @1118alpet Рік тому +5

    LOVE George Benson!! This was the jam back then! This was 1980. The 70's & 80's were the BEST years for music IMO. lol

  • @tarafied7322
    @tarafied7322 Рік тому +2

    George Benson is an amazing jazz guitarist. He did several collaboration albums.with Earl Klugh in the early 1980s that are pure fire. Most of his charted hits are jazz flavored pop which kind of downplay his guitar playing. His cover of "On Broadway" is probably his biggest hit and definitely worth a listen.

  • @kathyrizzi8754
    @kathyrizzi8754 Рік тому +7

    I love this song today & when it came on the radio in the 70’s, so good!👍🎶🥁🎸🎷🎹🎵🎼💙💖

  • @lionheartroar3104
    @lionheartroar3104 Рік тому +7

    Saw him live years ago. GREAT show. George started as a jazz musician and started singing on his records in the early 70's when he crossed over to become a multi format star. A rare gem of a talent.

  • @kitcatsaunders
    @kitcatsaunders Рік тому +9

    George Benson one of the greats, one of my all time fav jams ,thanks for another awesome reaction! Love and good vibes.🤗💃❤️🙂

  • @francesthompson593
    @francesthompson593 Рік тому +10

    George Benson is one of the Guitar Greats. He is a master of the instrument. I have seen him in Concert and he’s amazing!

  • @mauri6137
    @mauri6137 Рік тому +10

    Affectionately known as "Georgie B" here in the UK. The man was massive in his hey day.... I have so many of his songs on vinyl
    Great tune then, and a great tune today, great music never fades away 🎶

  • @christinalikoski4937
    @christinalikoski4937 Рік тому +2

    I also love George Benson ❤️
    He actually was a very romantic
    his style and sound
    Australia 💕 Christina

  • @joannevincent2035
    @joannevincent2035 Рік тому +2

    George Benson is from the Hill District of Pittsburgh. He earned his chops at the Hurricane Bar and the legendary Crawford Grill, where Earl "Fatha" Hines, Lena Horne, Art Blakey, and many others graced the visitors with their music.

  • @pamelawertz498
    @pamelawertz498 Рік тому +4

    So glad you found George Benson! U knew y'all would love him. Now do On Broadway and This Masquerade, two of his earlier hits.

  • @KC-ns9do
    @KC-ns9do Рік тому +1

    One of the best songs EVER. Flawless and so dang happy!! ❤❤❤❤

  • @VelveteenRabbitinRedFern
    @VelveteenRabbitinRedFern Рік тому +4

    I love George Benson! My music. On Broadway was Awesome too!

  • @suzie4417
    @suzie4417 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for reacting to the very handsome George Benson, when I first heard his guitar & voice I was hooked & went out and bought his LP’s, still have them !! He is sooo groovy 🕺💃💜💥🎸☮️

  • @glenrushing5361
    @glenrushing5361 Рік тому +1

    The multi talented George Benson

  • @normaalexander27
    @normaalexander27 Рік тому +4

    I love George Benson Beautiful song

  • @ramonalfaro3252
    @ramonalfaro3252 Рік тому +6

    I have vivid memories of playing with my Star Wars toys and singing along to this song. Also, George Benson Singing On Broadway is pure 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @kurtadams3021
    @kurtadams3021 Рік тому +1

    The Genius of the LEGENDARY Iconic musical Genius Mr Quincy Jones

  • @jabreck1934
    @jabreck1934 Рік тому +2

    Cruising Highway one, listening to George Benson. Fond memory of 1980

  • @GinaGeeILuvu
    @GinaGeeILuvu Рік тому +7

    I love this song and George Benson’s voice is sexy! This is very R&B/ contemporary jazz! This was a huge hit when released in 1980! We just had so much great and different music to choose from in the eighties! ❤❤

  • @laurierosejones9531
    @laurierosejones9531 Рік тому +2

    I had the absolute privilege of listening to George Benson and Minnie Rippertonthankful. Good times.
    Roller skating, heck yeah. In that Er thankful aaa, check out William DeVau thankful

  • @lydmarl.475
    @lydmarl.475 Рік тому +1

    Do I love the video, him on the roller skates with the guitar playing and singing, so cool! He is a legend, for real!! I just saw him a few months ago, where he did most of his famous hits!! Yes it was in the 70’s!

  • @ckobo84
    @ckobo84 Рік тому +7

    I remember "Give Me The Night" and "Into The Night" by Benny Mardones both battling it out at the same time on the Casey Kasem top 40 countdown.

  • @brooklynknightss
    @brooklynknightss Рік тому +3

    I loved this song when I was a kid... I bought the 45

  • @redrum482
    @redrum482 Рік тому +4

    yeah george benson incredible. love that groove.

  • @alistairmcdougall8390
    @alistairmcdougall8390 Рік тому +5

    Great song totally timeless, very close to the 70s this came out in 1980

  • @davidbarnes1113
    @davidbarnes1113 Рік тому +16

    My mom had the album with this song on it! George used to wrk with the great Quincy Jones too. This song might be from “The Dude”, not sure. Quincy did a great song called “Betcha Wouldn’t Hurt Me “ featuring vocals by Patti Austin . I’m sure y’all would love it.

    • @TheDivayenta
      @TheDivayenta Рік тому +3

      I believe it’s on the “ Give Me the Night “ album- I have it still! 😊

    • @ronbruno5942
      @ronbruno5942 Рік тому

      The Dude on be The Dude album is fantastic.

  • @stephaniejones4749
    @stephaniejones4749 Рік тому +4

    Love, George Benson heck of a guitar player that particular song came out in 1980. He had some really good music

  • @Lovejazz01
    @Lovejazz01 Рік тому +4

    Definitely a Quincy Jones production, always so classy, you can always tell! LA style, California style , recorded in 1979 and released on 1980, the video made me want to visit LA! That was probably Venice Beach where they were roller skating, I bet people were trippin to see this man I nice clothes roller skating and playing the guitar. and speaking of which, that scat he was doing , he was scatting along to match his guitar playing, that’s one of George Benson’s signatures, as he is also a jazz guitar virtuoso, he is known for that as much as he is known for his smooth jazzy singing. He was already a Jazz legend when this was released, and this became his best selling album.

  • @mimimusick9734
    @mimimusick9734 Рік тому +1

    Love me some George Benson. His version of The Long and Winding Road is beautiful, well worth a listen.

  • @TheDivayenta
    @TheDivayenta Рік тому +4

    Isn’t he gorgeous? He’s long been recognized as one of the greatest jazz guitarists in the world.
    This vid is ‘80. A disco hit!

  • @jacqueline4514
    @jacqueline4514 Рік тому +4

    My all time favorite George Benson song ❤. He is a jazz guitarist as well as fantastic singer; please react to his music only song “Ascension”; it’s fire. “This Masquerade” is so elegant and “Love X Love” is 80’s light R&B perfection ❤

  • @karlschmitt6359
    @karlschmitt6359 2 місяці тому

    My father and I listened to George Benson all the time in the 70's and 80's! Weekend In L.A. was my introduction to George Benson in 1978, I was 13, great album! We both loved to listen to him sing the notes as he was playing his guitar! Another artist we loved was Lou Rawls!

  • @cainealexander-mccord2805
    @cainealexander-mccord2805 Рік тому +3

    Gotta back up the commenter below. "This Masquerade" will not disappoint. Been listening to it steady since 1976. (I'm old.)

  • @dalee72
    @dalee72 Рік тому +2

    This song was released in the summer of 1980 back when skating was still popular.

  • @deanajamroz1182
    @deanajamroz1182 Рік тому

    It's the middle of the night -- and how I've always loved this song! George Benson is simply the best!

  • @francismedina4547
    @francismedina4547 Рік тому +5

    This was actually a 1980 song. Another great song off this album is Love X Love, the first track on the album. Give Me The Night sounds like something off the Michael Jackson's album Thriller and that's because it was produced by the same person, Quincy Jones.

  • @aprilecrider6989
    @aprilecrider6989 Рік тому +1

    I love this song and it still sounds great and makes you feel happy and like dancing it's a banger for real !!!

  • @angelado3
    @angelado3 Рік тому +1

    Love George Benson !!

  • @michelekarl1411
    @michelekarl1411 Рік тому +2

    My mom would listen to this song all the time…love this song❤

  • @rmathis268
    @rmathis268 Рік тому +2

    Nostalgia hits me every time I hear this song, being a kid I heard this often on the radio

  • @ericsmith6615
    @ericsmith6615 Рік тому +1

    Wife here..., My Husband and I are "Disco Babies"..Late 70's and we Looooove this song!!!..SOOOOO SMOOTH...JUST AWESOME!!!👍🌹

  • @yvonnestarr8933
    @yvonnestarr8933 Рік тому +6

    Check out "On Broadway". It is brilliant and highlights his excellent guitar playing.

  • @michaeltaylor8835
    @michaeltaylor8835 Рік тому +1

    George is a legend

  • @myownchannel247
    @myownchannel247 Рік тому +3

    He’s literally playing the scatted notes simultaneously while singing them. Whoever made this video definitely did not do him justice

  • @kimberlinibambini1968
    @kimberlinibambini1968 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely LOVE this song, and I have since I first heard it as a kid. Glad y’all did the video. He’s smooth as butter on those skates. (And off) So much charisma! 🙂💝💙

  • @lindarenee2198
    @lindarenee2198 Рік тому +2

    He has a beautiful ballad called " Kisses in the Moonlight" Absolutely wonderful.

  • @ajruther67
    @ajruther67 Рік тому +1

    This is from 1980 and roller skating was still very popular.

  • @jackschleich9475
    @jackschleich9475 2 місяці тому

    you want the night so much until it turns into the morning and you're still listening to george Benson. no joke, i did that few nights ago until 130am listening to a lot of 70s and 80s black top singers very late.

  • @williswameyo5737
    @williswameyo5737 15 днів тому

    It has that soul music touch, so rhythmic , gives the right vibes

  • @Gary-my9ko
    @Gary-my9ko Рік тому +2

    Bought the album in Spain 1980, every song is a hit, best album ever.For UK soul boys and girls if it's not jazz it's not worth a funk 😅

  • @terribanks8633
    @terribanks8633 Рік тому +2

    One of the greatest jazz guitarists alive!

  • @scottjones758
    @scottjones758 6 місяців тому

    Fabulous in concert! The girls went crazy at Hollywood bowl!

  • @ggagg123
    @ggagg123 8 місяців тому

    Love George Benson and an amazing song.

  • @SweetThing
    @SweetThing Рік тому +1

    This song was 1980. The awesome back-up bass guitarist on this song was Louis Johnson from the Johnson brothers. If you want to hear Louis Johnson's hits with his brother, George aka George ("Lightnin' Licks") and Louis E. Johnson ("Thunder Thumbs"), react to: "Strawberry Letter 23", "Stomp", and "I'll Be Good to You". RIP Louis. x

  • @FUBAR1986
    @FUBAR1986 Рік тому

    This was played every party, and then every club❤❤🎉🎉🎉

  • @caesiyt
    @caesiyt Рік тому +5

    Hi Shawn & Mel, great reaction! Give Me the Night is the title track album released in 1980, produced by the great Quincy Jones and written by Rod Temperton (RIP), who also wrote another amazing song from this album titled Love X Love, please try it. Miss the 80's!

  • @JohnnyLichtergud
    @JohnnyLichtergud Рік тому +1

    Yep. That there is million dollar song! We subscribed.
    His tune 'On Broadway' is just as good.

  • @lindaulloa4786
    @lindaulloa4786 11 місяців тому +1

    Saw him a few times! Always a great show!

  • @g.dubyou6263
    @g.dubyou6263 Рік тому +1

    You already reacted to this song, but, not the video. Love seeing the younger generation discover the music from yesteryear. Love GB. I grew up on this. ❤

  • @johnd.8224
    @johnd.8224 Рік тому +1

    Saw him live in the 90's in Dallas! GREAT!!!

  • @grifone2800
    @grifone2800 Рік тому +1

    Jazz funk at it’s finest💯

  • @citypaintersllc2874
    @citypaintersllc2874 Рік тому +1

    My mama's favorite singer...she had a crush on him.

  • @proudmoon3
    @proudmoon3 Рік тому +3

    You can't sit still to this groove! 🎶🎵 ♥ Another amazing song by this gentleman is "On Broadway." Funky beats and more of that smooth scat singing that he's so good at. I rarely listen to jazz, but I happily put this on my playlist!

  • @garyparker9970
    @garyparker9970 Рік тому +2

    The team of Quincy Jones and Rod Temperton wrote and produced this song. They also wrote and produced a lot of Michael Jackson's hits.

  • @jackschleich9475
    @jackschleich9475 2 місяці тому

    he is a really happy man in his videos, love what he's doing

  • @horacerobinson7149
    @horacerobinson7149 Рік тому +1

    Real feel good music and good times thanks guys

  • @michaelway7936
    @michaelway7936 Рік тому +3

    Need to check him out doing On Broadway(where the neon lights are bright)

  • @scottmurray3490
    @scottmurray3490 Рік тому +1

    Much talent- happy & upbeat💪

  • @JocelynHarris-dq3vu
    @JocelynHarris-dq3vu 2 місяці тому

    George Benson said he learned to play the guitar because he learned to scat. Also listen to "On Broadway" he does his whole guitar scat.
    He's featured on his songs breezin, turn your love around, this masquerade, and the greatest love of all.

  • @SunShine-qk4rb
    @SunShine-qk4rb Рік тому +1

    Great song I don’t hear it enough

  • @feliciagonzalez
    @feliciagonzalez Рік тому +1

    My childhood memories 💯

  • @ReneChewbaka
    @ReneChewbaka 9 місяців тому

    WOW! ..... one more time..... WOW!

  • @Spiderwebsider
    @Spiderwebsider Рік тому +1

    George is an absolutely masterful guitarist. Watch him play "Take Five" Montreux 1986. So take a Rod Temperton song, have Quincy Jones produce it, get Louis "Thunder Thumbs" Johnson on bass, and it had to be a classic.

  • @tapduff
    @tapduff Рік тому +1

    Great song, great artist! Check out his live version of On Broadway!

  • @cassbumk3565
    @cassbumk3565 Рік тому +1

    Happy Sunday. Love this song.

  • @adublbeatz8656
    @adublbeatz8656 Рік тому

    An often over-looked classic!! A great feel good song. It was a vibe!! Definitely scatting... Mr. Benson had a couple of jams!!

  • @jopat1424
    @jopat1424 Рік тому

    One of my all time favorites!!!!

  • @memorast
    @memorast Рік тому +1

    Shawn you are a lucky man!!!

  • @mykeygostupid
    @mykeygostupid 8 місяців тому

    How can you not dance to this ❤

  • @13chigrl
    @13chigrl 11 місяців тому

    That bass came and ate it up!!!!!