One of the greatest songs to come out of the '70s IMO. I did my years in bands, and "Play That Funky Music" was one of those rare songs that I never, ever got tired of playing. Didn't matter if it was a wedding reception or a grungy dive bar; the audience ALWAYS got up and danced their asses off. Great times!
I agree! I was born in the '70s, but didn't get to hear a lot of it until I was grown. While not the best decade music-wise....some real clunkers....but NOT this one. This is a timeless classic.
@@Contra_1776 Very favorite? The 1980s. :) However.....however....every decade since Man first banged a drum or played any instrument....there have been awesome songs. :)
True story. About 10 years ago, my girlfiend (intentionally misspelled) and I were on a snorkel trip out of Lands End, Cabo San Lucas. Catamaran with about 50 people on it, probably half a dozen nationalities, hence half a different languages being spoken. They jam tunes out to the snorkel site. We get in the water, snorkel for about an hour then back on the boat for the booze cruise back to the marina. This song comes on and, I'm not kidding you, everyone on that boat, no matter what language they spoke, knew every word to this song and all 50 of us or so, rocked it out. Awesome! One of the coolest expereiences of a very well lived life - get out and do stuff people!
@@scottawes921Only half true. Just as with education, views of things, and personality/character, and all other things, parents and upbringing are only 50% of the equation. The other half is the soul you are that's driving the meatsuit you are in. Being exposed to a thing's existence is of course often from parents, but actually liking the thing is a whole different matter. My tastes and affinities and hates have never had anything to do with what other people think of something. I have always liked Frank Sinatra and The Rat Pack while no one else in my family ever has. There are a lot of modern songs they like that I can't stand. I like amd hate music dating back to the 700's. And no, that's not a typo where I forgot the 1. And honestly, I don't think anyone alive has ever hated this song since it came out.
Music brought us ALL together. I know people that don’t like dancing, but even they can’t help when their body begins to move to music like this. Some songs just take over your body and start it a movin’.
This is my happy song. Whenever my life is going off the rails, playing it loudly and repeatedly reminds me that all that really matters in life is the funk. Wild Cherry has kept me off drugs and out of prison for decades.
Love Looking Glass; Brandy! My mind was blown when I saw the video live performance. Lead singer Elliot Laurie was not what I envisioned. Thought he would be a big heavy set man.
Yeah when I heard this song in the 70's. I really thought that he said "Play that fucking music whiteboy😅" Only years later did I realized it was funky music 😆
This was one of the first songs I ever put on my iPod years ago, and yes, it was this album version. As soon as I hear that opening guitar riff, I can't help but want to dance!
sorry,,, not sorry.... this is one of the first songs i EVER roller skated to,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, was the most awesome thing EVER and still is,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
I don't know what it have the Funk music, especially this song. But when I listen to it, my booty starts moving and my feet start dancing to the rhythm of this song. 🎉
When I was in my teens I out run the cops in my 67 belair listening to this song. What a rush. Brings back the good old days. Live long and crazy. Get at it only here till the clock runs out. Peace and love to all.
@@JohnUrry-gq5nh Yeah mate but it's nothing special anymore. West Palm Beach is full of crime, and the rent and housing prices are insane. I currently live in the Philippines.
Any other drummers out there that caught that wild high hat swish right after each roll? I played this over and over until I got it right when I was 10. It helped me develop my skills for all these years of the joy of drumming.
Shout out to Keith Burns, musician n guitarist in Mobile Ala...cant tell difference in him n them. Talented guy, my friend. Had to bounce from corrupt from floor up Mobile but took my memories far away.
Lyrics: Hey do it now yeah hey Yeah, there was a funky singer Playin' in a rock and roll band And never had no problems yeah Burnin' down one night stands And everything around me, yeah Got to stop to feelin' so low And I decided quickly, yes I did To disco down and check out the show Yeah they was Dancin' and singin' and movin' to the groovin' And just when it hit me somebody turned around and shouted Play that funky music white boy Play that funky music right Play that funky music white boy Lay down that boogie and play that funky music till you die Till you die, oh till you die I tried to understand this I thought that they were out of their minds How could I be so foolish (How could I) To not see I was the one behind So still I kept on fighting Well, loosing every step of the way I said, I must go back there (I got to go back) And check to see if things still the same Yeah they was dancin' and singin' and movin' to the groovin' And just when it hit me somebody turned around and shouted Play that funky music white boy Play that funky music right Play that funky music white boy Lay down the boogie and play that funky music till you die Till you die, ya Till you die (Gonna play that electified funky music, yeah) (Hey, wait a minute) Now first it wasn't easy Changin' Rock and Roll and minds and things were getting shaky I thought I'd have to leave it behind But now its so much better (it's so much better) I'm funking out in every way But I'll never lose that feelin' (no I won't) Of how I learned my lesson that day When they were dancin' and singin' and movin' to the groovin' And just when it hit me somebody turned around and shouted Play that funky music white boy Play that funky music right Play that funky music white boy Lay down the boogie and play that funky music till you die Till you die Oh' till you die They shouted play that funky music (Play that funky music) Play that funky music (You Gotta keep on playin' funky music) Play that funky music (Play that funky music) Play that funky music (Come and take you higher, ya) Play that funky music white boy Play that funky music right, ya Play that funky music white boy Play that funky music right Play that funky music white boy Play that funky music right
I’m from Ohio (Hamilton) on the other side of the state from Wild Cherry, but I’ve never enjoyed a single song more. Everybody loves it, hospital or nursing home.
Fun story: When I was in elementary school, I said the word, "funky," to my mom. She gave me such a disappointed look and said to never say that word, again. I was convinced that funky was a bad word, but looking back, I realize what she must've actually thought I said. 😂
Türküm. 1994 doğumluyum ama kendi dönemim olmamasına rağmen eski şarkıları seviyorum. 1970-1980'li yılların şarkılarını seviyorum. Tüm dünyada 1970-1980'li yıllar müzik açısından zirve yıllarmış. Türkiye'de de sanatsal açıdan en güzel şarkılar 1970-1980'li yıllarda yapılan şarkılardır. Hem Türkiye'de hem de Amerika'da günümüze geldikçe müzikte çöküş yaşanmakta neden böyle bilmiyorum ama bu çok üzücü. Bu yılların şarkıları, müzikleri slov, duygusal olsa da hareketli olsa da yapılan müzikler insanın ruhuna sirayet ediyor. Slov, duygulsal olan şarkı daha da insanı duygusallaştırıyor. Eğlenceli şarkı ve müziklerde insanı canlandırıp neşelendiriyor.
One of the greatest songs to come out of the '70s IMO. I did my years in bands, and "Play That Funky Music" was one of those rare songs that I never, ever got tired of playing. Didn't matter if it was a wedding reception or a grungy dive bar; the audience ALWAYS got up and danced their asses off. Great times!
👌👏👍
DESIGNER MUSIC
I agree! I was born in the '70s, but didn't get to hear a lot of it until I was grown. While not the best decade music-wise....some real clunkers....but NOT this one. This is a timeless classic.
@@taracollins5597 so what's your favorite decade?
@@Contra_1776 Very favorite? The 1980s. :) However.....however....every decade since Man first banged a drum or played any instrument....there have been awesome songs. :)
True story. About 10 years ago, my girlfiend (intentionally misspelled) and I were on a snorkel trip out of Lands End, Cabo San Lucas. Catamaran with about 50 people on it, probably half a dozen nationalities, hence half a different languages being spoken. They jam tunes out to the snorkel site. We get in the water, snorkel for about an hour then back on the boat for the booze cruise back to the marina. This song comes on and, I'm not kidding you, everyone on that boat, no matter what language they spoke, knew every word to this song and all 50 of us or so, rocked it out. Awesome! One of the coolest expereiences of a very well lived life - get out and do stuff people!
(sic)
Just takes money you " brag more !!!!!! " Not even a humble brag , wow ! Bet you have an organ fat belly from all that high life !
Rock on 😅
I’ve avoided cruises cuz they sound extremely boring. You’ve got me warming up to the possibility.💃 🕺🏼
Music is universal ❤😊🎉
This old lady just added this to her Favorites playlist. I put UA-cam on my TV and play my Favorites playlist and dance. Never too old to dance!!!
Never Jane NEVER !!! KEEP ON DANCING!!
Old? Purely a state of mind, wee lass.
Same here! I'm 62...😊
Right , keep up the rock!
Me too!
Play funky music white boy🗣️🗣️🔊🔊❗️❗️
Play that funky music white!!!!🗣️🗣️🗣️🔊🔊
Play that fucking music white booy🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣
Play that f***** music white boy 😭 I always thought that was the lyrics as a kid
I love the long version when he says Honky at the end. 😂😂😂
If you're still rocking this in 2024 I applaud you... 🙏 You have excellent taste in music. 💯🤘
24/12/23 south island new Zealand 😜🤟
4ever,, roller skated to this back in the day,,,, oops... guess i gave away my age,,, lmao
Keeping it going in 2024!!
2024?
Thank you! You too.😊
I was born in 1994 and my kids were born in 2022 and 2023. We are all jamming to this song right now.
1976 FRESH WAS THE FUNKIEST THING TO WALK THE PLANET
Actually, you are influencing the youngsters. If it wasn't for you, they'd listen to talentless crap when they choose it themselves! Peace.
91 and have small kids now, we are dancing !!
I was born in 1990 and can't have children, but I funk out with this song as often as I can!
@@scottawes921Only half true. Just as with education, views of things, and personality/character, and all other things, parents and upbringing are only 50% of the equation. The other half is the soul you are that's driving the meatsuit you are in. Being exposed to a thing's existence is of course often from parents, but actually liking the thing is a whole different matter. My tastes and affinities and hates have never had anything to do with what other people think of something. I have always liked Frank Sinatra and The Rat Pack while no one else in my family ever has. There are a lot of modern songs they like that I can't stand. I like amd hate music dating back to the 700's. And no, that's not a typo where I forgot the 1. And honestly, I don't think anyone alive has ever hated this song since it came out.
The wild cherry original is inimitable! I can listen to it two dozen times straight!
I have listened to it ten times myself ❤❤❤
My 9-year old: 🎶 Play that fucking music… 🎵
Me: “I guess she’s technically not wrong…”
😂
technically kids are mostly right....
Music was everything, nothing else mattered. There was no black, white, brown, etc. It was the music. Period
Amen
It let us Say What We Believed In
EXACTLY!!
Historically that is just wrong.
Music brought us ALL together. I know people that don’t like dancing, but even they can’t help when their body begins to move to music like this. Some songs just take over your body and start it a movin’.
@@GaryG-jn3ef ♥️
I grew up in this generation, music has never been better. My children prefer 70s rock over any other.
its all digital pop trash that sounds the same now, all the real shit is underground like every art form these days, real and legit doesnt make money
Preach!! Music now will never live up to music from the 50s-80s, it’s the only stuff I listen to as a teenager😭😭
What a FANTASTIC song by Wild Cherry !!! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜
Wild Cherry had the Funk and showed it becoming #1 pop #1soul going Platinum 1976 graduated high School 1977
This is my happy song. Whenever my life is going off the rails, playing it loudly and repeatedly reminds me that all that really matters in life is the funk. Wild Cherry has kept me off drugs and out of prison for decades.
Hell yeah
Play that funky music Louder!!!
Right on , glad to hear it .
🙏🙏🙏
Fantastic! And I agree....I use it when it gets really dark in my head. Thank you, Wild Cherry!
This song and "Brandy" were my 2 favorite one- hit-wonders of the '70s.
I'm 66 now. I was there.
Love Looking Glass; Brandy! My mind was blown when I saw the video live performance. Lead singer Elliot Laurie was not what I envisioned. Thought he would be a big heavy set man.
Polk salad Annie in my transiter radio was the best black singer ever heard. Until later I found out different.
Not "one hit wonders".
@@gregoryzeren5806 lol - I know what you mean - Baby Boomers Boomed in every direction!!
OMG, the memories this song brings back. Still my favorite after all these years. 🤪
I am a white boy....and I do indeed play that funky music
Wonderland hahaha
It's a white band... 😂
ALWAYS!!!
🤙
Same here 😂
Just played full blast in the kitchen... needed that quick boogie down
Play that funky music white boy..love that line. Lol
Mum wouldn't let me listen to this one when I was a cub, she thought it was a different F-word.
Moms, gots to luv 'em.
Yeah when I heard this song in the 70's. I really thought that he said "Play that fucking music whiteboy😅" Only years later did I realized it was funky music 😆
I’m convinced that this was just a really creative way to drop the f-bomb on the 1976 radio, I can’t hear that chorus any other way.
😂😅😂
Bro, you funked up this song for me for like funking ever 😂😅
A million years from now some little kid is gonna hear this and wonder where it's been all their life.
#GodIsLove
100%
Very good song❤
Who else is listening to this on this Friday night March 2024??? Play that funky music white boy!
Sunday morning ❤
Me and bae!!!!
April 6 11:18 p.m.
gET IT!
Thursday march 2024❤
I am 57, I love dancing and am still rocking to this song as one of my top ten besties. Such a great beat
If you're listening to this in 2024, then we're friends!
Yep, I'm here! 😊
Hei friend :)
Sup@@barbutheodor5832
This was one of the first songs I ever put on my iPod years ago, and yes, it was this album version. As soon as I hear that opening guitar riff, I can't help but want to dance!
I used think they were singing "Play that funky music WHITE boy."
@@kerrybulls6476they do sing that
sorry,,, not sorry.... this is one of the first songs i EVER roller skated to,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, was the most awesome thing EVER and still is,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
I had it on my iPad too ❤
😊@@kerrybulls6476
NEED MORE MUSIC LIKE THIS TODAY
100%
Indeed!
ITS TO FUNKY 4 TODAY LOL
I was fortunate to see them in concert back in the day😊
Chucky e and
WHAT YOUR SO LUCKY🤯😯
I LOVE this song by Wild Cherry !!! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜
I don't know what it have the Funk music, especially this song. But when I listen to it, my booty starts moving and my feet start dancing to the rhythm of this song. 🎉
Rock n Roll!!!!!! Till ☠️💀☠️🖤!!!!!! Got this Album Hanging on my Wall!!!!!!! I'm 70,! Still Rock n Roll!!!!!!!!!! Hell Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!
This is funk not rock
@@Himmyjewett it's all Rock n Roll!!!! To me !!!!!
Classic 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉. No Racism. Straight Funk.🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
It is actually funk rock a mix
😊😊 I'm in my 70s now and this song makes me smile and feel great 👍 😊
It. Is ❤🎉happening
When I was in my teens I out run the cops in my 67 belair listening to this song. What a rush. Brings back the good old days. Live long and crazy. Get at it only here till the clock runs out. Peace and love to all.
Straight FUNK, love it 😀 ❤️ 👍 👌
I'm 14 and this song is awesome and will always be.
They need to Play this song more often downtown in the summer😊
Me and my old man played this song alot. Good memories
man this is such a gem nothing like this was ever created or could be replicated. 76 was such a great year too we had a lot of good stuff coming out.
2024 and still a tune
Fax
1976 WOOOOOW U HADA BE THERE I WAS 15
The guitar assolo is perfect for an wrestler theme song
Definitely
This is the best music any time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
retro man is here in 2024 i was playing this in 1978 as a party dj in the uk 😛😛😛😛😛 ❤ 💋
Then similar age,me too ✌🏼💃💃💃
@@JohnUrry-gq5nh Skating rink 1979 West Palm Beach FL 🤘😎
@@anthonywindel8116 wow west palm beach FL im in hull england in the rain
@@JohnUrry-gq5nh Yeah mate but it's nothing special anymore. West Palm Beach is full of crime, and the rent and housing prices are insane. I currently live in the Philippines.
Respect, that was long before my time! Hope it was a groovy memory for ya 🙌
True story: I had this as a ring tone.
My phone rang in a crowded elevator, one day. ALL the those people erupted in laughter.
You mean they didn’t dance a bit? Heads were nodding I bet. 😂
@@JohnSipe-jt7bm i'm a white boy..
not funky enough? 😁
Cheers
DIG THEM 1970s
Lol
This song is my CHILDHOOD!!
It’s a timeless song
I’m 62 and still love this
I had the vinyl when they released it. Excellent band. All the songs were fantastic.
Me fascina está grandiosa melodía es un ícono de la música contemporánea y de culto de una majestuosa época los 70's 😃👍
favorite 70's song 👌
This takes me right back to HS dance squad in the late’70’s! Still one of my favorites. 😊
It's nice hearing the album version, which has the extra verse (omitted in the single edition).
Still Love this song so Funky!!! Very Good Memories.
la mejor musica!!! Wild cherry !!! lo maximo!! play that funky music!!!
Oooh I’m back on the disco dance floor . . . 💖
That's me too Kitty!
Yessss ❤
In my opinion, this was the greatest song of that decade.
WAY TO MANY TO COUNT 1000S AND 1000S AND 1000S BUT IT WAS UP THERE
Yay hey,57 and still feeling funkiness 🤗😝😝🤙🤙🤙
Anybody ever go skating to this? So much fun!
Roller skating!!!😄😎
noap, but I did play drunk croquet to it
SHAZAM! This song will never get old like me and that's all this old Alabama boy has to say about Dat 😊
Shazam! Lol, I get it ! (Getting old too) 😂
Who else agrees that this is the most 70’s song ever written?
nothing beats 70's music born 1963
absolutely love this song❤ dad introduced it to me yesterday and ive been playing it ever since😂😂 #addiction😎 lol
Yo tengo muchos muchos muchos temas preferidos. Entre los funk está. Como no. Está maravilla
69 and still listening to good music without all the vulgar lyrics!
I feel the funk in me already
Funkin' Right 😎
The funk is coming inside of me 😩
I too am all funked out 3:22
Plus je l'écoute, plus je kiffe... C'est doux et tellement bienveillant ❤
13 here and i LOVEEE this song, totally wicked ❤
I'm 75 and good rock never gets old ❤
This shit will always be bumpin 🔥🤣
❤❤Oh i love these ole tunes 😄❤❤
DAAAAMN!!!! I FUUUUUCKIN' LOOOOVE IIITTT!!!!!!!!!!
I am dying... but dancing in my chair till then.... still have the rhythm and thanks for the smiles
I'm from steubenville also .. and heard all about these cats growing up in the 80s as a kid on 4 street.. god is good peeps .. ❤🎉🎉🎉
I am and I love this song I remember when it came out
Just turned 77 yrs old yesterday, love my classic rock and roll.
Wow have not heard this song in a long long time!!! Love it.
I will forever choose this 1976 original over Vanilla Ice's wack assed rap version
Me too.
who wouldn't? Vanilla Ice is just the worst rapper ever and one of the worst acts of all time
@@Anonymous-js5zn His fans are still bitter about 3rd Bass dissing him with Pop Goes The Weasel
Everything that guy touches turns to crap.
I support this message...lol!!!
Wild 🎉 cherry made the best song of all time 🌄
Man….does this bring back memories!!! ❤❤😂😂
Any other drummers out there that caught that wild high hat swish right after each roll? I played this over and over until I got it right when I was 10. It helped me develop my skills for all these years of the joy of drumming.
2/17/24 this rocking truly a og banger ❤❤
😂😂😂 this music gets to my mind and makes me wanna dance
Shout out to Keith Burns, musician n guitarist in Mobile Ala...cant tell difference in him n them. Talented guy, my friend. Had to bounce from corrupt from floor up Mobile but took my memories far away.
Lyrics:
Hey do it now yeah hey
Yeah, there was a funky singer
Playin' in a rock and roll band
And never had no problems yeah
Burnin' down one night stands
And everything around me, yeah
Got to stop to feelin' so low
And I decided quickly, yes I did
To disco down and check out the show
Yeah they was
Dancin' and singin' and movin' to the groovin'
And just when it hit me somebody turned around and shouted
Play that funky music white boy
Play that funky music right
Play that funky music white boy
Lay down that boogie and play that funky music till you die
Till you die, oh till you die
I tried to understand this
I thought that they were out of their minds
How could I be so foolish (How could I)
To not see I was the one behind
So still I kept on fighting
Well, loosing every step of the way
I said, I must go back there (I got to go back)
And check to see if things still the same
Yeah they was dancin' and singin' and movin' to the groovin'
And just when it hit me somebody turned around and shouted
Play that funky music white boy
Play that funky music right
Play that funky music white boy
Lay down the boogie and play that funky music till you die
Till you die, ya
Till you die
(Gonna play that electified funky music, yeah)
(Hey, wait a minute)
Now first it wasn't easy
Changin' Rock and Roll and minds and things were getting shaky
I thought I'd have to leave it behind
But now its so much better (it's so much better)
I'm funking out in every way
But I'll never lose that feelin' (no I won't)
Of how I learned my lesson that day
When they were dancin' and singin' and movin' to the groovin'
And just when it hit me somebody turned around and shouted
Play that funky music white boy
Play that funky music right
Play that funky music white boy
Lay down the boogie and play that funky music till you die
Till you die
Oh' till you die
They shouted play that funky music
(Play that funky music)
Play that funky music
(You Gotta keep on playin' funky music)
Play that funky music
(Play that funky music)
Play that funky music
(Come and take you higher, ya)
Play that funky music white boy
Play that funky music right, ya
Play that funky music white boy
Play that funky music right
Play that funky music white boy
Play that funky music right
A band with balls during a very bad time for the Gay Community!
Great stuff guys,
JaneR
Got this album at 14 still jammin love then lips 😎
I’m from Ohio (Hamilton) on the other side of the state from Wild Cherry, but I’ve never enjoyed a single song more. Everybody loves it, hospital or nursing home.
I live close to Hamilton ohio! That's were my grandpa lives we listened to This song in the car
Damn, this song so good I can’t feel my face, hand, or feet!
Listening on this song rn before I go to work to hype up my body. 😂
Play that F*cking Music! 😂
Funkin' right 😎
Fun story: When I was in elementary school, I said the word, "funky," to my mom. She gave me such a disappointed look and said to never say that word, again.
I was convinced that funky was a bad word, but looking back, I realize what she must've actually thought I said. 😂
I love these old songs ❤❤❤❤❤
A classic that still gets me outta the chair
Türküm. 1994 doğumluyum ama kendi dönemim olmamasına rağmen eski şarkıları seviyorum. 1970-1980'li yılların şarkılarını seviyorum. Tüm dünyada 1970-1980'li yıllar müzik açısından zirve yıllarmış. Türkiye'de de sanatsal açıdan en güzel şarkılar 1970-1980'li yıllarda yapılan şarkılardır. Hem Türkiye'de hem de Amerika'da günümüze geldikçe müzikte çöküş yaşanmakta neden böyle bilmiyorum ama bu çok üzücü. Bu yılların şarkıları, müzikleri slov, duygusal olsa da hareketli olsa da yapılan müzikler insanın ruhuna sirayet ediyor. Slov, duygulsal olan şarkı daha da insanı duygusallaştırıyor. Eğlenceli şarkı ve müziklerde insanı canlandırıp neşelendiriyor.
Who else is a funky white boy in May 2024? 😂✋
Very much white and very much funky😂
hmm
ME!!!
IM VERY FUNKY AND A 70s BRAT.
mee 😂
THE best 70's song! (done by an all white band)
It's been a long time! Glad I've revisited!
Back in the day, I was the singer in a band and for several years, this was one of our most requested songs
I was literally trying to search up funky music to hear and when this song started the radio in the car song started too and it was the SAME SONG!!!!
That's awesome
Me and my baby. Wow let's go❤
Great Music
0% Explicit language
0% Drugs
0% Nudity
0% Sex
0% Violence
50% Dancing
100% Awesomeness
The original lyrics are actually " play that fucking music white boy"
Listened to this in about 1975. I had the record! (I still use that expression today when something is THE BOMB!)
Sss...quirondaul !
andar c/ estilo e cheiroso
haha ! ... dance music, que mais ???
My favorite song when using the sweeper around the house! Hahaha!