This is one of my favorite older songs. George Baker Selection was a pop-rock band from the Netherlands. They are best-known for their 1969 song "Little Green Bag" & the 1975 hit "Paloma Blanca".
This song reached the American Charts in March of 1970 and reached the top 20. Tarantino's Reservoir Dog's came out in 1992 which certainly brought more attention to the song, but it never re-charted on the American charts. Always loved this!
Can't hear this without thinking of the movie "Reservoir Dogs" by Quentin Tarantino, nobody uses music in a movie as well as he does. It's the scene towards the beginning when the boys are leaving the diner after planning their caper, and the pacing is PERFECT. Got the movie poster on my wall, and the picture is from that scene.
Heard some of it in an episode of Red Dwarf long ago. Never heard it when I was a kid way back when in the USA. Absolutely love it! Little Green Bag was on the charts in Britain for quite awhile from what I've read. PS: Red Dwarf is the best! Huge fan here.
Yahoo!! When I saw the title I was hoping it was this song. What a great tune from the past. It is so catchy and the change in the tempo throughout the song keeps your interest. Little green bag, pot /money?? Who knew? The instruments are all exceptional. Heard in Reservoir Dogs. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and Craig, big thumbs up for a great groovy tune. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
Hey, Harri: This song is way better than I recalled it from my long ago past. They did another nice, upbeat song called Paloma Blanca which was a hit when I was in college.
This was pretty big on the radio back in 69-70 here in Australia. Remember dancing to it with my then boyfriend (which dates me but who cares) and having a great time. Loved the beat - so easy to dance to. Later on, used this track for part of the music for a freestyle dressage routine as my horse naturally trotted EXACTLY in time to this rhythm - worked a treat.
A great one, brother Harri! Yes, this is definitely 1960's - 1969, to be precise. It's part of a Jazz Rock movement that was running through the bottom of the charts across the world, though mostly in the UK. The best of the Jazz Rock acts was the great Georgie Fame, who enjoyed hits throughout the decade, his biggest being Yeh Yeh. The George Baker Selection were a Dutch group. I've loved Little Green Bag since the first time I heard it way back then. It's so good, I can forgive George Baker for inflicting the horrid Una Paloma Blanca - a horrid piece of earworm music from 1975 you'll wish you'd never heard. Peace, Harri. Take care and stay safe.
I don’t frigging care that we’re not supposed to like “Una Paloma Blanca”, I love the song. It’s perfectly catchy and lighthearted and there’s nothing wrong with that. 😁
@@NathanVeenstra , never said I didn't like it but it gets in your head very easily. It becomes the background music to my every thought. THAT's my problem. If this doesn't happen to you, great! Enjoy!!
Thanks for reacting to a great 60’s jazz/rock recording! Yes it does sound like Jackie Wilson & Tom Jones vibe🤩 If this doesn’t get you dancing - what is wrong with you all !!🤣☮️💗 😻
This was from 1969 (or maybe 1970, not sure). George Baker Selection was part of the (very) short-lived "Dutch Invasion" along with Shocking Blue and Tee Set. This was a pretty decent sized hit. George had another hit in 1975, with "Paloma Blanca," which sounded very different than this one.
What a great song Craig, and it was in such a great movie also. The other song that stands out in that movie was Stuck in the Middle with You of course.
I heard this song as a graduating senior, 1970. It was so much fun. I thought it was a lucky song for me. Seemed like every time I heard it good things would happen for me.
This came out my sophomore year in High School and had quite a bit of air play. We all knew what the little green bag was I did not see one till later in life.
Only hit for them in the US, but HUGE hit pretty sure it was 1970 here, but copies of it were scarce, then didn't hear from them again. Totally agree with the Tom Jones vibe in the middle sections.
This reminds me of the scene from The Simpsons where Lisa is walking down the street collecting all kinds of animals including an elephant and a duck 😃
Please react to Una Paloma Blanca-also George Baker Selection, their hole genre is great, also watch George Baker at Kurhaus Scheveningen 50 years jubilee
The guy's voice is crazy good.
This is one of my favorite older songs. George Baker Selection was a pop-rock band from the Netherlands. They are best-known for their 1969 song "Little Green Bag" & the 1975 hit "Paloma Blanca".
Little Green Bag was released in 1970, debuted in the Top 40 on 04/11/70 and peaked at 21
This song reached the American Charts in March of 1970 and reached the top 20. Tarantino's Reservoir Dog's came out in 1992 which certainly brought more attention to the song, but it never re-charted on the American charts. Always loved this!
Can't hear this without thinking of the movie "Reservoir Dogs" by Quentin Tarantino, nobody uses music in a movie as well as he does. It's the scene towards the beginning when the boys are leaving the diner after planning their caper, and the pacing is PERFECT. Got the movie poster on my wall, and the picture is from that scene.
Heard some of it in an episode of Red Dwarf long ago. Never heard it when I was a kid way back when in the USA. Absolutely love it!
Little Green Bag was on the charts in Britain for quite awhile from what I've read.
PS: Red Dwarf is the best! Huge fan here.
Great song, I love playing it on bass :)
Yahoo!! When I saw the title I was hoping it was this song. What a great tune from the past. It is so catchy and the change in the tempo throughout the song keeps your interest. Little green bag, pot
/money?? Who knew? The instruments are all exceptional. Heard in Reservoir Dogs. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and Craig, big thumbs up for a great groovy tune. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
Hey, Harri: This song is way better than I recalled it from my long ago past. They did another nice, upbeat song called Paloma Blanca which was a hit when I was in college.
I cannot hear this song without thinking about Reservoir Dogs opening credits.
Hey harri Craig Aust
Means Craig from Australia 🇦🇺🌺
Bought this sound track just for this song
This was pretty big on the radio back in 69-70 here in Australia. Remember dancing to it with my then boyfriend (which dates me but who cares) and having a great time. Loved the beat - so easy to dance to. Later on, used this track for part of the music for a freestyle dressage routine as my horse naturally trotted EXACTLY in time to this rhythm - worked a treat.
A great one, brother Harri! Yes, this is definitely 1960's - 1969, to be precise. It's part of a Jazz Rock movement that was running through the bottom of the charts across the world, though mostly in the UK. The best of the Jazz Rock acts was the great Georgie Fame, who enjoyed hits throughout the decade, his biggest being Yeh Yeh. The George Baker Selection were a Dutch group.
I've loved Little Green Bag since the first time I heard it way back then. It's so good, I can forgive George Baker for inflicting the horrid Una Paloma Blanca - a horrid piece of earworm music from 1975 you'll wish you'd never heard.
Peace, Harri. Take care and stay safe.
Fab Gear, Omg, Una Paloma Blanca. Just reading the words started that earworm right back up. Last time I had it 7 years.😂(well, it felt like it )😐
I don’t frigging care that we’re not supposed to like “Una Paloma Blanca”, I love the song. It’s perfectly catchy and lighthearted and there’s nothing wrong with that. 😁
@@NathanVeenstra , never said I didn't like it but it gets in your head very easily. It becomes the background music to my every thought. THAT's my problem. If this doesn't happen to you, great! Enjoy!!
LOVE THIS SONG!! great memories. peace and love from Canada
Haven't heard this song in years...thank you Harri!
Thanks for reacting to a great 60’s jazz/rock recording! Yes it does sound like Jackie Wilson & Tom Jones vibe🤩 If this doesn’t get you dancing - what is wrong with you all !!🤣☮️💗 😻
This is a dance classic!
Funny how you mention Tom Jones. Bare Naked Ladies did a cover of this song featuring Tom! Very quirky & fun! 😎🎶❤
Craig Aust
means Craig from Australia 🇦🇺🌺
omg its my first time awesome song
Great reaction Harri! I heard this song on 93 KHJ Boss Radio in Los Angeles in the late 1960s.
Yeah the Jackie Wilson sound you are right never noticed that before great catch Harri
as others has said it's Little Green Back, not "bag", a mistake at printing time. he actually says "back" while singing, listen to it.
what a selection Harry. This is as unique as they come.
This was from 1969 (or maybe 1970, not sure). George Baker Selection was part of the (very) short-lived "Dutch Invasion" along with Shocking Blue and Tee Set. This was a pretty decent sized hit. George had another hit in 1975, with "Paloma Blanca," which sounded very different than this one.
Love it! Haven’t heard this in a very long time 😎
That sure does bring back memories. Have not heard this in quite awhile. Good one Harri. This song came out I believe around late 1970 .
It came out October of 69.
@@junglejim5785 Ok thanks. I get a little lost in the time sometimes.
@@BeeLineEast No problem. I do as well. Take care.
@@junglejim5785 Thanks Jim.
Ha Ha, I was thinking about mentioning this funny little tune a week ago, glad someone else did. Thanks Harri and for the memories
From the good old days !
Oh hell Harri you killed it! I love this song!
A great hit in these days. Greetings from the Netherlands. 🖐️🖐️🇳🇱💕💕🎶🎶
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What a great song Craig, and it was in such a great movie also. The other song that stands out in that movie was Stuck in the Middle with You of course.
Thanks!
The next one on my list is nowhere near as upbeat in the way it sounds
@@craigaust3306 I looked at your list before and I remember them all being good. It’s nice to have some downbeat too. Lol
I heard this song as a graduating senior, 1970. It was so much fun. I thought it was a lucky song for me. Seemed like every time I heard it good things would happen for me.
Sounds like listening to this song should be played often. Keep smiling 😃
they came from the netherlands
This came out my sophomore year in High School and had quite a bit of air play. We all knew what the little green bag was I did not see one till later in life.
Wow Craig!! That one brought back memories, thanks so much !! Thanks for reacting Harri, as always 😉💫
You’re welcome!
una paloma blanca by george baker selection
please react to the full concert of George Baker his 50 year anneversery concert in Kurhaus The Hague(Den Haag)
The lead Guitar melody sounds like a 12 String Electric Guitar. That's what gives you the 60's vibe you hear.
That and the fact it was released in 1969. 😂
Only hit for them in the US, but HUGE hit pretty sure it was 1970 here, but copies of it were scarce, then didn't hear from them again. Totally agree with the Tom Jones vibe in the middle sections.
Reminds me of the band Mental As Anything
Released October 1969
2:52 you are right sir,little green bag in from 1969
The lyric is actually “little green back” but it was mistaken as little green bag and it stuck
Good call with Jackie Wilson and Tom Jones. Def 60s circa
This is a Dutch band singing about weed
I seen a Mariachi band do this song and it sounded great. The original is best because this guys voice is "bad ass!"
the original name of it was 'ittle greenback', and it was about money.
Tom Jones recorded this song in 1999
I believe its Little Green Back, referring to dollar bills.
It came out October of 69.
This reminds me of the scene from The Simpsons where Lisa is walking down the street collecting all kinds of animals including an elephant and a duck 😃
I always thought the little green bag was about sniffing glue from a plastic bag.
It's about a bag of weed.
I think it's more like Elvis
Please react to Una Paloma Blanca-also George Baker Selection, their hole genre is great, also watch George Baker at Kurhaus Scheveningen 50 years jubilee