Wigan Maxim's in 1985. He was singing off backing tapes, some people thought he was miming, so he turned off the tapes and sang without any backing, he was brilliant brought the house down as they say.
@@Longshotsblues That's incorrect. Bob Babbitt played bass guitar on Agent Double O Soul. Jamerson played on SOS Stop Her On Sight. "The session for “Agent Double-O-Soul” was the first for future Funk Brother bassist Bob Babbitt.". Source: michiganrockandrolllegends.com/index.php/mrrl-hall-of-fame/326-edwin-starr
Edwin Starr first recording label called Ric-Tic produced many classics like Agent Double OO Soul, Stop Her On Sight SOS, Headline News and his first hit single Back Street!
Great shot of Jackie and June dancing in the background. With the poor lighting, sketchy camera work, bland outfits and poor quality videos it's a rare treat to see a good shot of these fine young ladies.
The record came out in Detroit in July 1965. I read somewhere that this Hollywood a Go-Go video was recorded in September 1965 when the record had become a national hit.
Never seen him perform on tv in the 1960s. This is a real treat!
Wigan Maxim's in 1985. He was singing off backing tapes, some people thought he was miming, so he turned off the tapes and sang without any backing, he was brilliant brought the house down as they say.
Love This Song, Edwin was one of the best Soulsters on Our Planet!
Dam he's soooo sharp... Sharper then a razor blade... And this was in the 60's..
Happy Happy Birthday Edwin Starr! You sure are missed! What a talented singer you were!!!
I actually remember watching this show. MAN! I’m old!!!
The lad dancing at the end of the clip is amazing
A real classic. No more to be said.
A very underrated star for Motown
Not underrated in the North West
Facts
In my opinion, his best. He was a good lookin' guy, too. Without a doubt this is one of the best Motown records not on a Motown label.
I'm proud of my bro who was on bass for many of Edwin's records. "War" one of his all-time favs.
@@Longshotsblues That's incorrect. Bob Babbitt played bass guitar on Agent Double O Soul. Jamerson played on SOS Stop Her On Sight. "The session for “Agent Double-O-Soul” was the first for future Funk Brother bassist Bob Babbitt.". Source: michiganrockandrolllegends.com/index.php/mrrl-hall-of-fame/326-edwin-starr
You're right to be proud. Your browser was a part of music history!!!
Respect!
Seen this guy at the Twisted Wheel....absolute awesome performer.....
I was there too.
@@missp1912 THAT MANCHESTER I THINK
wow great to see a clip of Edwin performing this awesome track on a contemporary show
I met and shook hands with him he was a huge fella and a down to earth bloke. Thanks, he's great.
That fella at the end is doing a shuffle, spin and a split!
Yeah I noticed that fella also.. who is that guy??? Great Dancer!!
@@deangarretson8235 Yes indeed! that guy was amazing as exciting to watch as the man on the stage Edwin himself lol.
Amazing combination of soulfulness with incredible subtlety! Exciting and dignified at the same time!
Wow ~ took me back ~ had to smile on this one
Ten people who watched this video need a high-powered shot of soul.
1:47 It’s a case for Agent 00 Soul
thanks! this is cool as hell! Edwin was indeed an agent of soul!
Wow, what a blast to see this! One of the best there was, Edwin Starr. Many thanks!
Jan.21st: Happy birthday R&B-Soul Singer-songwriter Edwin Starr (1942-2003) Thank you and God bless. RIP. Thanks for the upload, hollywoodagogo.
This Version SOUNDS Better......I REALLY, REALLY LIKE This Song 🎵
MASTERPIECE PERFORMANCE !
ABSOLUTELY PRICELESS FOOTAGE KTF
Way Too Cool 😎 ... This Is How It's Done 🎙️
One bad brother -back in day on Linwood & Hazelwood-Detroit -yea -RIP 🙏🏾👌🏿
That would be a great theme song for a black James Bond movie!
yes, Edwin Starr is an excellent singer. I really enjoyed this tune?
Magical
Gazzarri dancers are amazing
Saw him live in the seventies at the golden torch Tunstall. Awesome.
Great clip of Edwin at his prime. Superb singer , classic song and beat. Its my ring tone. .R
This guy was the dogs bollox.. No other to way to put it. And he decided to live in my neck of the woods.. Nottingham.. GB
First time I've seen this recording,last time I seen Edwin was in Queens Hall Widnes, God bless r.i.p. Awsome Edwin Starr
Which got demolished a few years ago . Bet it was a great night .
R.I.P. Edwin Starr the original agent 007 Soul
Many thanks for this.I'd long given up hope of seeing Edwin Starr perform in his pre Motown days.
Ace Edwin Starr-So Cool-Glad I got to see him Live at Isle of Wight Mod Weekender 1998
Personification of Detroit Soul Sophistication.
Would love to see backstreet live back in the day sometime. Thanks for this great upload!
Brilliant!
Edwin Starr first recording label called Ric-Tic produced many classics like Agent Double OO Soul, Stop Her On Sight SOS, Headline News and his first hit single Back Street!
I bought this in Rumbelows in Widnes mid 70s , great times. KTF.
HE WAS A BAD MAN! Just Simply out of sight!
Would have loved to hear him sing the blues. If soul music wasn't more marketable I bet we would have got some groovy blues from him.
There was a part two to this song that was instrumental. It was very nice!
Love the suit he is wearing-----all singers and groups dressed classy as hell back then-----
Agent 👌🏿👌🏿SOUL ! 4 - EVER
30. MR. EDWIN STARR-AGENT DOUBLE-O-SOUL! (Ric Tic/MOTOWN) 5 Weeks and This is The 1st HOT 40 HIT for Him.
Great music
Damn! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Back then this was cutting edge
Aldershot playing with the band and tapes, he stopped them and the tapes and carried on to some serious cheers
Fun times!!
Still sounds great. Host got the name of the song wrong!!! Yeah- you know!
The late, great Bobby McDonald (1942-1981) playing piano on this.
I heard this cool song on my local oldies station. I just had to find it here on YT to see the artist perform it. 00 Soul, oh yeah.
Awesome....
Brilliant post, thank you very much
Reminds me of being at The Twisted Wheel Manchester England !
Great times and happy memories of the Twisted Wheel
The announcer must have been thinking of James Bond! He SHOULD have said "Agent Double O Soul" (Not double o seven)
Great clip of Edwin, and what about the Gazzarri dancers i love watching them so cool and they love dancing.
Just listen to that production....
Dance it away bare bear footin 😊😮❤
David Macullum sang this song on an episode of “ Hullabaloo “.
Check it!..Tha' ain't no Edwin..no suh!..tha' be a young Eddie!..check it. again..thas' be a young Buckwheat 'Ed' Murphy...'Otay, boys n' girls!'
very groovy baby yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Motown flavor link to JAMES BOND. too cool
Edwin's buried in my local church.
Damn...
Great shot of Jackie and June dancing in the background. With the poor lighting, sketchy camera work, bland outfits and poor quality videos it's a rare treat to see a good shot of these fine young ladies.
These Gazzarri dancers were the best. They didn't get the recognition they deserved.
❤😊
Smooth xoxoxo
He does a great impersonation of Obama.😂
powerful vid!! go team edwin! any idea of the year??
The record came out in Detroit in July 1965. I read somewhere that this Hollywood a Go-Go video was recorded in September 1965 when the record had become a national hit.
Major Lance, couldn't hang in motion against E. Starr
what year fool?
TOOooOn *****
MACK RULES
This guy's intro was awful. At the end of it he actually introduced Edwin Starr as "Agent 007".
Isn't that Eddie Murphy, lol.