American Bandstand 1969 - I Was Made To Love Her, Stevie Wonder
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- In Sept, 1969, Bandstand changed the set, logo and theme song without any warning or hype. For the first and only time in it’s 30 year run on ABC, some version of “Bandstand Boogie” was not the theme song. Here is the new “Bandstand Theme” (1969-1974) by Mike Curb with the big doors opening to reveal…..Dick Clark.
In this, the 2nd episode of the new season, AB celebrates “Stevie Wonder Day” as the kids dance to his 1967, #2 hit.
….And for a little context, 2 hours before this very broadcast, CBS premiered a new Saturday morning cartoon show about a talking Great Dane and his 4 teenaged, mystery-solving friends called, “Scooby Doo Where Are You!”. (Zoinks!)
Airdate Sept. 13, 1969
Gotta love those early Stevie Wonder hits!
1969 was a great year, I was 13 and the music was great 👍👌🙌❤
I was 13, too. Staple song for the time.
My wife and I saw Stevie Wonder at Bonnaroo in 2013 (I think). He played for 2+ hours and played his entire catalog of hits just like this. Pretty amazing night.
this reminds a little of Soul Train, with the line dance. I enjoyed it!
I didn’t think of that, but now that you mention it, it reminds me of Soul Train too Angelique Collins. Don Cornelius and Dick Clark were both great innovators.
YouCanDanceToit! Don Cornelius said that he got the idea for the “Soul Train Line” from parties he attended back in the 50’s and 60’s. This is actually a great clip of the kids dancing.
Thank you for the great insight!
What would the 60's be without a line dance? Very good Angelique!
This is my son's birthday, i was watching Bandstand when i went into labor.
@Christine Williams -- totally great story! ~~ Don
This video clip does bring back childhood memories. I do remember seeing this episode when it first aired, and watching Scooby-Doo’s debut.... The Mike Curb theme was used throughout the early 70s. I recall that the Bandstand Boogie theme was used again when the set was changed in 1974, when the disco era began.
Couple on the riser killing it!
came here for Stevie and got transfixed on the podium dancers.....that guy was so smooth
@Chesapeake Bay If I had a time machine , I would ask the smooth one to dance with me? ☘️☘️
@@junebermingham9300 he's on these comments, go ahead and ask!
@@nealblue6413 I already asked him, he said yes, he is a real gentleman, Thank you! ☘️☘️
What breaks my heart is when I see these Clips I sometimes wonder how many of them got Drafted and got sent to Vietnam.
laminage only the democrats
Such tremendous talent
Thank you for posting these wonderful memories and videos of Bandstand! I did not miss an episode growing up and I remember several of these videos when they first aired! Again, I look forward to each and every new video!
You are most welcome john moore and thank you for watching!
We were stunned when we entered the studio for taping and saw the new AB set and heard the new AB theme song. GREAT Stevie Wonder song. Thanks Aaron for this SUPER post. A time capsule of changing times for Bandstand.
I love the transition of the sets and the rarely heard theme. Also, your dancing really evolved over the years. Did you take lessons to learn this style of dance? I love this style (swing?)
No lessons but I'm sure a few wouldn't have hurt. We called this dance the " California Two-Step" the development of which is generally credited to Buddy Schwimmer who danced on Bandstand for a time. We learned by doing and practice.
dancer don Dick's podium wouldn't last long right?!
Stephen Short -- This set lasted until 1974.
Thank you for sharing Dancer Don. There must’ve been a real surprise with the new set an opening theme. I wonder if you all were expecting a continuation of the AB6- set heading into the 70’s?
Now if I were alive back then, this would have been "appointment TV" for me because 2 of my absolute faves were on TV that day, Stevie & Scooby. Doesn't get better than that! Buddy, keep these clips coming. I remember seeing this on VH1 in '96, I believe, and gagged at the whole thing, as this was the first time seeing this set & hearing the new theme song, (which is hot btw). For those curious about it, the theme is called "Bandstand Theme" by Mike Curb & The Waterfall, released on Forward Records in October of 1969. Thanks again for this clip AYCDTI!
You would have had A real blast that Saturday. I actually remember watching this episode when it first aired. I was all at five.
Stevie Wonder’s “My Cherie Amour” was his current hit at the time. And “Scooby-Doo, Where are You” had just premiered that month. And the newly minted Brady Bunch was on tv the previous evening
What do I know, I was all of five after all lol.
I do recall seeing promos for the Brady Bunch during that time
On September 12, '69, ABC aired, in broadcast order, nighttime Let's Make A Deal, a documentary on the 100th anniversary of college football narrated by Chris Schenkel titled What The Cheering Was All About, a rerun of Judd For The Defense (on its next-to-last week), and one of the last prime-time Dick Cavett Shows (he returned three months later in relief of Joey Bishop on late nights). Also of note: WKPT-19 in Kingsport, Tennessee, had just signed on as ABC's newest full-time affiliate, servicing the Tri-Cities area of NE TN/SW VA.
@Veronica A. The Brady Bunch appeared on American Bandstand
My favorite Stevie Wonder song.
Atlantic City NJ yall . My older brother and sister took me there and took turns watching me as they danced. I was 3
Awesome clip of Don Sanuskar and Karen Sudlow dancing on the riser. I like the "Scooby Doo Where Are You" reference in the description. I was most likely watching that cartoon the day of this AB episode. Thanks for posting this video Aaron! - Jeff
Both classic shows, lol. Thank you for keeping the dancer names all straight. I’m looking forward to a future montage of Karen and Don!
Thank you both Aaron and Jeff for the kind words. Yes, I liked the Scooby Doo trivia too!!!
@@YCDTI Jeff, isnt their a color version of this new opening sequence in Don's montage part 3?
Do you know what happened to those two further in life? They were cutting the rug
Thank you, YouCanDanceToit!, for this tremendous video. It's as old as me! America was truly great in 1969!
Nice. I didn't see this because I started as freshman in college that week.
I was 9 at the time. And I'm 58 now. All of these folks are in their late 60s or in their 70s. And I'm sure some have passed since. Time flies! A simpler time!
Y no todos quizá están vivos
For those curious, there is a color taped episode from this period with Credence Clearwater Revival that VH1 aired as well. Thanks for the upload.
Hi Dom Falance. I have the black & white kinescope of the CCR episode but I’ve never seen the color version. If you have it, or know where it is, I’d LOVE to see it!
Ok, here's what I understand about that CCR ep: I think the original master for the color videotape is partially destroyed, which is how the performance of "Green River" & one of the interviews exists in color. A clip of the color performance was used on one of the AB anniversary specials, but here's the link for the color interview, and you'll notice some on screen distortions that may back up my theory about the original color master tape being messed up: ua-cam.com/video/dy_A8ZhupUk/v-deo.html
Those interviews on AwardsShowNetwork give me hope that are dozens (or more) good quality tapes of AB in the Dick Clark Productions vault and that someday they will shown to the public. Thanks for the link Thruthealcove KC!
YouCanDanceToit! Yeah, me too. But until then, the service you & ABdancer provide will suffice for me! You two do a great job!
Thank you so much!
I love that set. All the other sets before that felt claustrophobic. Also, the color choices seemed warmer.
It certainly opened things up greatly from then on.
1969, love to be 14 yrs old again, and my 1st REAL KISS. Never missed American Bandstand.
So great to watch this! Always wanted to be on that dance floor!
I actually like this theme from 69 -early 74 and the disco theme 74-77
Dancer don and Karen are killing it on the riser! Did I see tall blond Robin in the line? Not seeing Peggy or Frank so they may have left by then. The faces are looking much younger. I suppose many went to college, work or Vietnam. Can anyone identify any of the previous regulars?
Hi Jean Lankton also at the blockbuster taping that weekend were Roni Menacker and Carl Ratcher (on the lower riser) as well as Robin Miller with Art Mikaelian, Frank Vanderpuil and Art's brother Rudy. Frank, Robin, Art and Rudy can be better seen in the Archies "Sugar Sugar" Top Ten footage at 3:05 ua-cam.com/video/hZUQ9miyHVQ/v-deo.html and if you don't blink you can see me and Karen in the front shadows at 3:16ish. LOL But you're right Jean, a lot of new faces by September of '69. ~~ Don
dancer don hi Don! Thank you for pointing that out. Tried to spot you...no luck. Wow...Frank had changed his groove by then! He was rockin' it out wasn't he?! I think by far Frank was my crush. I wonder if I'm the only one who gets a big ol' lump in their throat watching him. Really liked Stan and Marcia from the '67 contest...but hands down you on the riser with Karen..is fabulous! Wish I could take a turn on the dance floor with you today! Do you remember the Christmas shows? Seems like the regulars would usually bring a family child with them and dance. Wonder if there are any videos around? Later!
Jean Lankton you're way too kind. Yep, we were all getting a bit older. Frank Vanderpuil was truly a nice guy. He was very well liked and is missed by all, along with the other regulars that have passed and must have on their dancing shoes somewhere while groovin' to these fab UA-cam posts. The Christmas episodes were always fun to do. You'd have had a great time. I still kick up my heels once in a while, but not with the youthful energy we had 50 years ago. LOL
dancer don hahaha! Oh Don..if you only knew. I have a right knee and left hip replacement (long story). I'd be likely to zig when I should zag!! I'm happy for you as well that you get to share and enjoy these memories. Such a blessing for you to have had these fun moments in your life. Thank you always for the comments and your insight. 😀
@@thefirstMrsLankton Nope Jean, you're not the only one who get's a lump in their throat watching Frank. Love that guy. :-)
I was only 9 yrs old at this time, but nevertheless i enjoy these videos, i remember white vinyl go go boots and short skirts we use to dance with my older cousins to motown 😍
OMG! I love this song!
Again-- I was about four when this show originally aired; in the wake of Woodstock and Charles Manson's "Family", freestyle was emerging as an actual form of dance, as heavy rock and funk were about to dominate the music charts along with bubblegum.
I would of loved to see the AB sound system. All analog.
"...well on his way to growing up with confidence in himself and society." Interesting words coming from the guy who wrote Living For the City a few years later.
Carrie Dubois!!!!!
And here’s a little AB Fun Fact: Mike Curb from 1975-83 (?) served as California Lt. Governor under Mr. Moonbean himself Governor Jerry Brown.
Also interesting to see the Top Ten & Rate-a-Record props remain the same just with the old logo covered by the new. If anyone can recall, did they change those props before the '74 set change, or was everything the same until '74?
I posted this on my youtube channel. My dads original copy.
My dad's birthday. Became 40yo.
Born: September 13,1929 Chetek, Rusk County, Wisconsin
I just graduated high school that June.
Plenty of fish but tough to weed out nemo and a rock of love lobster with one dance .
Look at Don go!
I remember Dick Clark mentioning that The Association would appear 2 weeks from this episode, I guess that would have been Sept. 27, 1969. @YouCanDanceToit!, would you happen to have any performances from that episode? I 'm wondering if they would have performed "Goodbye Columbus" from the film starring Richard Benjamin.
@pogwo1968, unfortunately I don’t have that episode, but yes The Association did appear on American Bandstand on 9/27/1969 and they did perform “Goodbye Columbus”
My papa disapproved it, my mama boo hooed it lol
FLASH BACK,,,THANK YOU UA-cam 💯💯
funny ass shit
Do u have a full episode of this taping.
13 of Sept 69 is my brother's birthday
Isn't it strange that Stevie Wonder never did "Bandstand" for the rest of his life after the 1960's although he appeared on every single American Bandstand Anniversary Special from 1972, 1977, 1982, 1985 (33 1/3) 1992, 1997 and the last in 2002. He also holds the Distinction of being The Only Motown Artist to do Duets with Two Boy Bands. 98 Degrees for Be True To Your Heart in The US for The Mulan Soundtrack and Blue from The UK. One of the former Members Duncan Knight is now on the UK Soap Opera Hollyoaks.
Stevie Wonder was too big of a star to come back to AB.
@@nymet2454 Yes, but he like so Many Motown Stars was very grateful to Dick Clark for everything he did for promoting them but other Black Artists. I'll say one thing, he really did "Damage Control" when Songs In The Key Of Life made History by being one of the very first Albums to Debut At Number One. Motown was going through a rough time. Mahogany by Diana Ross flopped at The Box Office, The Jackson Five Sans Jermaine left for Epic Records and there was the debacle of Florence Ballard's Funeral not to mention Smokey Robinson & Berry Gordy Jr., being at loggerheads over Songwriting Publishing.
I agree. Good point. You know your history. @@laminage
@@nymet2454Thanks so much! Yet What I loved about Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson & Prince is that they had the Midas Touch for Writing Songs for other folks from Third World, Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan when she was in Rufus. He also Co-Wrote "Tears Of A Clown" with Smokey Robinson.
There was never a Bandstand 45th Anniversary Special in 1997, but Stevie did a special musical tribute to Dick Clark at the 2012 American Music Awards.
At 55. Who is the charming girl with the short hair ?seen her before !very nice!
I thought this song came out in the summer of 1967? Any thoughts..
It was a salute to Stevie Wonder that day. He actually sang "My Cherie Amour" on this episode
Oh ok thanks!!
Why was it B&W as late as 1969? I thought it was color as of 1966.
I think the dancer are missing the beat..
If this was the second episode of the new '69 season then what guest appeared on the first episode of this new American Bandstand? BTW I know there is a color version of this episode. I saw clips of it on the 40th American Bandstand special.
On episode 1 (Sept. 6, 1969) of the new season, the guest was the Gospel group, The Edwin Hawkins Singers. They performed "Oh Happy Day." Based on these anniversary clips and the AwardsShowNetwork clips, I know there are a lot of color episodes from the 60-80's, but unfortunately they are locked up in the vault at Dick Clark Productions. I really hope we will all get to see them, in their entirety, someday! Thanks for the reference and the question pogwo1968!