Eastside High School Song (Lean on me)

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  • @pecanchocolatedeluxe
    @pecanchocolatedeluxe 5 років тому +5536

    Morgan Freeman should’ve gotten every award available for this movie. 👏🏾🏆

    • @piashadononfroy1261
      @piashadononfroy1261 5 років тому +110

      IF ONLY WE HAD SCHOOL AUTHORITY AT THIS LEVEL LIKE MR. CLARK NOW AND DAYS OUR CHILDREN WOULD BE SO MUCH BETTER OFF. I BET YOU HE WOULD NOT HAVE THEM DAMN CELL PHONES IN CLASS 4SURE LMMFAO. TRIBUTE AND HONOR 2 MR. MORGAN FREEMAN FOR DOING A PROFOUND JOB.

    • @raquelreynolds82
      @raquelreynolds82 5 років тому +28

      Yes, he sure should have.

    • @bronxchick2997
      @bronxchick2997 5 років тому +19

      Christie Richardson true but st least he’s in every commercial and movie to date 🤔🙂

    • @tami8458
      @tami8458 5 років тому +49

      Even in those days, Oscars were so white

    • @JmaBaltimore
      @JmaBaltimore 5 років тому +37

      He should got a Oscar in this movie, idk how driven ms Daisy won

  • @velvetrose7729
    @velvetrose7729 5 років тому +4334

    That moment.....
    You realize you forgotten your OWN School song...but KNOW ever word of to Eastside High's School song!

  • @rebekahjackson5996
    @rebekahjackson5996 9 місяців тому +78

    Mrs. Powers doesnt get enough credit!!! To rewrite the school song and make it beautiful like that??!! Then she gave it soul and meaning!! Here's your flowers ma'am!!! 💐💐

    • @sullytee577
      @sullytee577 11 днів тому +1

      It's only a movie cuz😂

  • @ironfae
    @ironfae 3 роки тому +739

    Their harmony literally gives me goosebumps. A beautiful performance.

    • @robinsoto2700
      @robinsoto2700 Рік тому +6

      Fr bruh, I was not expecting that when I first watched, gave me goosebumps. Great singers

    • @mahoganybrown5402
      @mahoganybrown5402 Рік тому +7

      And the way Mr. Clark’s look changed when they came in w it. Like “this riff raff ain’t hittin on ish” to “wth 👀”. I love it!

    • @calebsoria1777
      @calebsoria1777 Рік тому +4

      i was so shocked

    • @diadax8189
      @diadax8189 9 місяців тому +1

      me too. it's ridiculous, i get tears in my eyes from this.

    • @westphillyrock
      @westphillyrock 5 місяців тому +3

      Yes they don't sing like this no more

  • @charleeb.y.109
    @charleeb.y.109 7 років тому +3205

    Morgan Freeman's reactions to when my man adlibs in the song.....Priceless!!!

    • @towndrunk1809
      @towndrunk1809 5 років тому +59

      Charlee' B.Y. Underrated comment tho. That always cracked me up lol

    • @mellowkemp7407
      @mellowkemp7407 5 років тому +86

      Word. When looked back like... 🤨

    • @jamaylecurle8273
      @jamaylecurle8273 5 років тому +14

      Hahaha! I can't unsee it now!

    • @kkrs1999
      @kkrs1999 5 років тому +28

      Loyalty, loyaltiiiiii!!!!

    • @KANDYMISSES327
      @KANDYMISSES327 5 років тому

      Charlee' B.Y. 😂😂😂😂

  • @christenross4751
    @christenross4751 2 роки тому +277

    30 years later I still get chills , teary eyes etc.. they’ll never make heart felt movies like this again

    • @sjsouljah7368
      @sjsouljah7368 Рік тому +9

      Amen, we were so spoiled to grow up in this era

    • @misssosweet513
      @misssosweet513 11 місяців тому +6

      I literally just cried at the reunion version

    • @pmccoy3520
      @pmccoy3520 9 місяців тому +1

      FACTZ

    • @diadax8189
      @diadax8189 9 місяців тому +2

      the same is true about the music coming out in those days: New Edition, SWV, En Vogue, Babyface, Guy, Boyz II Men.. .i hated so many things about being a kid, but the soundtrack to those years was phenomenal.

    • @menglish126
      @menglish126 7 місяців тому +1

      Lmao never noticed it til now

  • @myglobaladvisor
    @myglobaladvisor 4 роки тому +3708

    "We don't want a good principal, we want Mr. Clark" 2020

  • @staciagrimes3515
    @staciagrimes3515 5 років тому +3560

    Whos here in 2019..wish i had a mr clark in my days..best movie ever..

    • @xineedwards2720
      @xineedwards2720 5 років тому +17

      Stacia Grimes Im from New Zealand and the guys from school used to try and sing this song lol such a beautiful movie 🙌🏽❤️

    • @willp8003
      @willp8003 5 років тому +3

      Yep....for sure

    • @marcme3149
      @marcme3149 5 років тому +12

      Naw you don't.. I had a real life Mr. Clark.. I didn't appreciate it at time because he was mean as hell and I was bad as hell.. but I really appreciate it on the other side of life

    • @qianawilson3117
      @qianawilson3117 5 років тому +14

      We need Mr. Clark now in schools.

    • @americancreole6299
      @americancreole6299 5 років тому +4

      Stacia Grimes I have this on DVD. This movie reminds me of my child. One of the best movies EVER!

  • @Lazaven
    @Lazaven 3 роки тому +2662

    RIP to the real Joe Clark who just passed away Dec 29 2020🙏🏾💔😢

    • @johnnybluegoo7447
      @johnnybluegoo7447 3 роки тому +53

      No way really? R.I.P great man, great movie, sad to see 2020 took someone else.

    • @k.6072
      @k.6072 3 роки тому +17

      😰🥺What??

    • @lamalucian7733
      @lamalucian7733 3 роки тому +6

      Damn! My birthday!

    • @dyteriaswinson8370
      @dyteriaswinson8370 3 роки тому +11

      Omg I didn't know that...RIP

    • @NunoRosas
      @NunoRosas 3 роки тому +7

      Rip Mister Clark!

  • @charlescousinscjr7855
    @charlescousinscjr7855 4 роки тому +2727

    That look we gave when they started harmonizing was epic

    • @blakbrain5884
      @blakbrain5884 4 роки тому +92

      Mr. Clarks whole response to their rendition was Oscar worthy!!!!

    • @GuapoSantana
      @GuapoSantana 4 роки тому +30

      Classic!!

    • @BLACK7MA
      @BLACK7MA 3 роки тому +58

      Man every time I here them sing this song I get chills all over. That was beautiful.

    • @gbnf4life
      @gbnf4life 3 роки тому +31

      Morgan Freeman was SHOOK

    • @jsdzx
      @jsdzx 3 роки тому +7

      @WS Taft , dang wish I was old enough to be around for that moment in the movies lol

  • @GPrice-mg8mi
    @GPrice-mg8mi 4 роки тому +952

    One of the greatest scene in motion picture history.

    • @brelady6743
      @brelady6743 3 роки тому +10

      I have to admit I watch this scene at least 3 times whenever I watch the movie 🥴

    • @TeeFannin42
      @TeeFannin42 3 роки тому +2

      Period ‼️

    • @listonloveless4672
      @listonloveless4672 3 роки тому +1

      Facts

    • @heathermiller5765
      @heathermiller5765 3 роки тому +2

      My mouth actually dropped open when they started singing. I couldn't believe how great they sounded 😊

    • @poppagreene4187
      @poppagreene4187 3 роки тому +1

      #FACTS

  • @BasicHandle860
    @BasicHandle860 3 роки тому +253

    That "Loyalty Loyalty" gets me everytime 🥺

  • @tuckannie
    @tuckannie 4 роки тому +3044

    Why he slammed Sams into the door and piano....years later I'm still crying.

    • @tiffanysedits5406
      @tiffanysedits5406 4 роки тому +156

      I always wait for that part 🤣 it always looked like Sams wanted to laugh.

    • @Airsign83
      @Airsign83 4 роки тому +42

      Yes😂😂😂😂😂

    • @renatapendergrass5930
      @renatapendergrass5930 4 роки тому +164

      He use to do Sams any kinda of a way 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @naijawife12
      @naijawife12 4 роки тому +65

      My stepsister at the time back when my dad was married to her mom, she actually met him years ago and got his autograph. She said that when she talked to him about his character in the movie that the part about getting slammed into the piano was actually his idea to do, and they chose to include it in the script.

    • @duninapadilla7595
      @duninapadilla7595 4 роки тому +32

      That's still my favorite part!!!!! Sams tries not to laugh! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @coolmoe3289
    @coolmoe3289 4 роки тому +563

    Mr.Clark :
    "Take a Bow Mrs.Powers"
    Can't Lie.. That Sh"t gives me the Chills..
    🤣😂

  • @teammmx
    @teammmx 3 роки тому +98

    This scene as well as the Oh Happy Day scene in Sister Act 2 are two of the greatest black musical movie cuts from my childhood

    • @portiastainbrook4466
      @portiastainbrook4466 Рік тому +6

      Don't forget Joyful Joyful on Sister Act 2 Epic rendition!

    • @teammmx
      @teammmx Рік тому +9

      @@portiastainbrook4466 Oh yea and the scene with Lauryn Hill and Tanya Blount singing His Eye Is On The Sparrow

    • @fuegocarls1246
      @fuegocarls1246 Рік тому +5

      Preach on.. I see your childhood was as epic as mine lol

    • @mauricedoss5339
      @mauricedoss5339 6 місяців тому +1

      Don't forget the movie Five Heartbeats with the girl singing We haven't finished yet

    • @lumaspham
      @lumaspham 5 місяців тому

      They just had the cast come back on The View and perform both songs 🙌🏾

  • @ikekhoase7089
    @ikekhoase7089 5 років тому +4492

    Morgan Freeman deserved an Oscar for his portrayal of Joe Clark here

    • @mikehuckleberry3828
      @mikehuckleberry3828 4 роки тому +44

      And Glory

    • @newtoncountry5937
      @newtoncountry5937 4 роки тому +127

      He was particularly brilliant in this scene. His acting during the song is genius, and he never says a word. When he hears their harmonies and his demeanor changes from irritated & disgusted to surprised and impressed...a lot of actors would oversell that switch, but he does it perfectly. And he keeps it on that same level as walks down the line, then makes a perfect transition back to Joe Clark and marches them to the chorus room. Small things like that are what separates legends like Morgan Freeman from other great actors. There are a lot of great actors, but only one like Morgan Freeman

    • @antoniodillard9958
      @antoniodillard9958 4 роки тому +25

      @@newtoncountry5937 couldn't agree more!

    • @koreysylver9276
      @koreysylver9276 4 роки тому +11

      Exactly

    • @swigg231
      @swigg231 4 роки тому +6

      @@newtoncountry5937 especially @1:02 😂

  • @adriennehenson9091
    @adriennehenson9091 5 років тому +480

    This never gets old. Im so blessed to be apart of this generation that was able to grow up on good movies
    Everyone be Blessed

  • @kennethcantrill7607
    @kennethcantrill7607 3 роки тому +198

    We need teachers like this, especially today

    • @jknow7269
      @jknow7269 3 роки тому +35

      They’ll get fired todays society too soft

    • @6t2cents
      @6t2cents 2 роки тому +5

      @@jknow7269 straight up facts.

    • @psychogaymer9980
      @psychogaymer9980 2 роки тому +4

      ​@@jknow7269 who cares what society thinks? we need to do what we think is right.

    • @psychogaymer9980
      @psychogaymer9980 2 роки тому +2

      he wasnt teacher he was principal

    • @jknow7269
      @jknow7269 2 роки тому +2

      @@psychogaymer9980 I agree but the masses don’t and that’s the problem . A principal like him would be fired in this soft society.

  • @leishaleish2864
    @leishaleish2864 5 років тому +1568

    How Morgan Freeman looked at him when he was killing those high notes had me cracking up lol. They can definitely sing!

    • @stevenhosea4849
      @stevenhosea4849 5 років тому +2

      Leisha Leish Goodness No Yes Hi

    • @brookelynn4149
      @brookelynn4149 5 років тому +20

      No doubt. That was a real RnB group called Riff singing. Notice the pun on names in the lunchroom scene when he told his chief detective to "take this Riff raff to my office", when they didn't know the school song? He knew who they were.

    • @bachar-maqqabayisrael
      @bachar-maqqabayisrael 4 роки тому +4

      Always wondered what happened to Riff

    • @keesh9886
      @keesh9886 4 роки тому

      Lol right

    • @andrewsta100
      @andrewsta100 4 роки тому +1

      me too

  • @frenchskuxx
    @frenchskuxx 7 років тому +1709

    I so wish talent like this came back

    • @dariusgleghorn5727
      @dariusgleghorn5727 7 років тому +12

      my singing group has what you're looking for. Final Melody Official. on youtube

    • @jammalaustin8455
      @jammalaustin8455 7 років тому +3

      I wish it could

    • @orca68
      @orca68 7 років тому

      So glad we have Ariana Grande to keep music like this going with her beautiful melodies

    • @marquishalsell
      @marquishalsell 7 років тому

      I myself to bring this back

    • @smbdea906
      @smbdea906 7 років тому +3

      It never left

  • @ailiciatorrence9052
    @ailiciatorrence9052 2 роки тому +95

    Revisiting this for Black History Month. The way our people will remix and flip a song to the max just sings to my big black ass heart. ❤️

  • @MalcomX1975
    @MalcomX1975 4 роки тому +1549

    Biggest robbery ever. Morgan Freeman should have gotten the Oscar for Joe Clark hands down!!!!!

    • @thebeatnumber
      @thebeatnumber 4 роки тому +21

      In 1989, Morgan Freeman starred in both _Lean On Me_ and _Driving Miss Daisy_. He was nominated for Best Actor in the 1990 Academy Awards for his performance in _Driving Miss Daisy_ , but lost to Daniel Day- Lewis.

    • @tonyaglover6111
      @tonyaglover6111 4 роки тому +2

      Capital letters amen

    • @shawnnij1937
      @shawnnij1937 4 роки тому +1

      Ikr

    • @neilfeinberg7825
      @neilfeinberg7825 3 роки тому +14

      Morgan himself admitted that after seeing Daniel Day Lewis' performance on my left foot he couldn't hold a candle to such method acting.

    • @montrezdelva7155
      @montrezdelva7155 3 роки тому +1

      Right

  • @veramickey6007
    @veramickey6007 7 років тому +1068

    I miss when schools were like this our principal was just like him

    • @shiwan45
      @shiwan45 5 років тому +57

      Vera mickey Yes the kids had respect and love for each other . As soon as they took God and prayer out all hell broke loose 😡

    • @MX4eva
      @MX4eva 5 років тому +25

      These days they just shoot people

    • @trammeljohnson7
      @trammeljohnson7 5 років тому +3

      Right that part

    • @decarlostubbs5013
      @decarlostubbs5013 5 років тому +10

      Principals can't be struck like the use to now, because of so many rules. Some parents would rather act out when the staff at schools tries to discipline them; instead of doing it at home. Those days when kids got paddled at school; there wasn't all of the nonsense with kids going on and kids respected their elders too

    • @laikanbarth
      @laikanbarth 5 років тому +1

      Vera mickey Consider your self lucky!! You were blessed!! Wish he was my principal!!

  • @jesseswakeupbars3160
    @jesseswakeupbars3160 3 роки тому +170

    0:50 absolutely gives me chills when they hit that harmony. WOW!

  • @tekeshagerman7887
    @tekeshagerman7887 5 років тому +297

    man I have tears in my eye when he told the music teacher congratulations you changed the school athem

  • @shelly1432
    @shelly1432 5 років тому +632

    We need to go back to these days when the kids respected their elders. They were all scared of Mr.Clark

    • @Gambit2483
      @Gambit2483 4 роки тому +74

      At first it was fear but it eventually became unequivocal respect. That's what is missing in today's school systems. He fought for those kids and eventually they fought just as hard for him

    • @MentalPistol
      @MentalPistol 4 роки тому +26

      You gotta take away child services for this era to come back.

    • @az_pit_viper4270
      @az_pit_viper4270 4 роки тому +4

      Amen sister 🙏

    • @neattylulu9817
      @neattylulu9817 4 роки тому +23

      We have given kids to much rights, they think they know it all..

    • @shelly1432
      @shelly1432 4 роки тому +7

      @@neattylulu9817 Yes, lawd🤦🏾‍♀️🙅🏾‍♀️

  • @JazmyneDrakeford
    @JazmyneDrakeford 3 роки тому +256

    seeing Sams pretend like he has vocals at @1:02 gets me every time 😂

    • @tashahall4711
      @tashahall4711 3 роки тому +31

      Girl yes, he was tik toking before it was a thing. Lol

    • @danaehernandez6794
      @danaehernandez6794 2 роки тому +4

      😂😂😂

    • @stonerlifemeg
      @stonerlifemeg 2 роки тому +5

      🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @heartstrings7814
      @heartstrings7814 2 роки тому +14

      My youngest son used to fall out on da flo laughing at Sam during that part everytime. Lol

  • @ptatham8
    @ptatham8 5 років тому +92

    He was so proud of them...the performance filled his heart with pure joy. Can hardly find a principal who has children’s best interests at heart these days.

  • @GuapoSantana
    @GuapoSantana 4 роки тому +342

    That facial reaction when he expected dissappointment....PRICELESS!!

  • @melissaholland2734
    @melissaholland2734 3 роки тому +57

    The way them fellas hit them harmonies under such duress is priceless 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @stevenlsmall05
      @stevenlsmall05 Рік тому +2

      Facts 😂😂😂

    • @popeye697
      @popeye697 6 місяців тому +1

      Like when the Five Heartbeats had to sing when the police pulled them over

    • @melissaholland2734
      @melissaholland2734 6 місяців тому

      @@popeye697 yes absolutely. And they crushed them harmonies

  • @Asiabreesofine
    @Asiabreesofine 4 роки тому +681

    Sam pretending to be hitting them notes with them 😭🤣

  • @nationalchampions
    @nationalchampions 4 роки тому +90

    The older I get the more I appreciate this movie. A classic and one of my all time favorites.

  • @fieryeurochick3194
    @fieryeurochick3194 3 роки тому +48

    The look on Freeman’s face when they begin to harmonize is priceless.

  • @nolimitrl
    @nolimitrl 4 роки тому +1354

    Mr. Clark would be fired so quick in this day and age

    • @mstaz1688
      @mstaz1688 4 роки тому +40

      Thank you!!! He was a horrible administrator! So many teacher grievances would've been filed! Where was the teacher's union? I wish a principal would berate me in front of my class! 😁😁😁Nevertheless, this movie is funny as hell...

    • @perrysaunders331
      @perrysaunders331 4 роки тому +196

      So you rather have Schools that have Resource Officers slamming black kids on the floors and walls? Or Drugs and Gangs roaming in the hallways and outside? Or teachers being pushed, and bullied by students? Principal Clark turned that School around! Just like Fathers like the Character James Evans of Good Times or Coach Carter played by Samuel Jackson or Denzel playing the Football Coach in REMEMBER THE TITANS!!!
      THAT'S THE PROBLEM WITH A LOT OF YOUTH TODAY, TEACHERS CAN'T DISCIPLINE, PRINCIPLES CAN'T DISCIPLINE, PARENTS CAN'T DISCIPLINE!!! BUT YOU ARE OKAY WITH THAT WHITE POLICE OFFICER KILLING OUR BLACK YOUTH?
      You be crying when them kids stand before judge and they getting sentenced to a long prison term. And the school is falling?

    • @nolimitrl
      @nolimitrl 4 роки тому +19

      @@perrysaunders331 Bruh what is you on? Why you take it to the deep end? Relax...

    • @mstaz1688
      @mstaz1688 4 роки тому +21

      @@perrysaunders331 I am an actual teacher at a Secondary, Title 1 School. I SAID WHAT I SAID! You need to calm down 😁😁😁

    • @mstaz1688
      @mstaz1688 4 роки тому +3

      @@nolimitrl I know, right! Lol

  • @IGOrgnlsounds
    @IGOrgnlsounds 4 роки тому +872

    Who’s here in 2020 the year is almost finished

  • @RoadWarrior-zx8ev
    @RoadWarrior-zx8ev 3 роки тому +200

    The double slamming of Sam into the door and piano never gets old haha 😂 😂 😂

    • @tiajames4007
      @tiajames4007 3 роки тому +12

      Right..why he do Sam like that😂😂😂

    • @omegaadkins9177
      @omegaadkins9177 2 роки тому +10

      😂😂😂😂 tore that door up

    • @tena4260
      @tena4260 2 роки тому +4

      Yesss

    • @coreejacobs4780
      @coreejacobs4780 Рік тому +3

      Lmao I never noticed him dragging him until the comments section 😅😂

  • @KatieLee0823
    @KatieLee0823 5 років тому +1598

    Back when teachers weren't trying to sleep with the students but were actually concerned with their wellbeing.

  • @davonhurn
    @davonhurn 7 років тому +1303

    Anyone seen how hard Sam hit the door while coming into the class room! Also how he hit the piano and we hard the Bass notes play😂😂😂😂😂😂 #ThankYouMrClark

    • @ericapace360
      @ericapace360 7 років тому +38

      Davon Hurn yo I'm 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 that's so true. That shit was funny as fuck yo. 😂😂😂😂

    • @askboutkd1522
      @askboutkd1522 7 років тому +5

      Davon Hurn u know this came on 2days ago

    • @elizabethbuckner2406
      @elizabethbuckner2406 7 років тому +11

      Davon Hurn I Laugh everytime 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @thisthatangiegirl9777
      @thisthatangiegirl9777 7 років тому +6

      😂😂😂😂🤣

    • @dannynbass7
      @dannynbass7 7 років тому +4

      Davon Hurn yea 😂😂😂😂

  • @e-ross5893
    @e-ross5893 Рік тому +32

    3:10 made me cry. Mrs Powers smile was priceless!

  • @tennessy5338
    @tennessy5338 5 років тому +331

    Mr. Clark slammed him into the door and the piano!!!! He even smirks a lil bit after his belly hits the piano!!!

  • @shavonstewart6244
    @shavonstewart6244 5 років тому +1079

    Mrs. Powers be like, "no, no, no, people, we need intonation, phonation, accuracy, and pitch, now this is your note, hmmmm"

  • @misstee325
    @misstee325 3 роки тому +172

    Who's here in 2020 after the real Mr Clark just passed away? 😭 Cheer for dear old Eastside high!!

    • @papaesoun8652
      @papaesoun8652 3 роки тому +1

      At a young age when my mum asked me to go to the movies, only to have the opportunity to watch this movie. I didn't understand until I really understand why .
      Very inspirational. So many lessons to be thought in there.

  • @avareemama
    @avareemama 5 років тому +305

    Who else is teary in 2019 at this scene??

    • @ctillman165
      @ctillman165 5 років тому

      Yes i am. I play keys and i love good singing.

    • @mjeffries4749
      @mjeffries4749 5 років тому

      I cried on the graduation scene at the end

    • @katrinatucker6848
      @katrinatucker6848 5 років тому +2

      This entire movie makes me cry!!!! #I❤it!

    • @karriemjohnson1689
      @karriemjohnson1689 5 років тому

      avareemama me im sad

    • @CBHR7
      @CBHR7 5 років тому +1

      avareemama Hit me right in the feelings.

  • @mkai2100
    @mkai2100 6 років тому +239

    Watched it over 100 times and it never gets old, I still get goosebumps

  • @coolguy6680
    @coolguy6680 3 роки тому +42

    This man is brilliant! He has never disappointed me ever. He is a great actor. I've watched this so many times, I think I know some of the words lol! Morgan is a legend, can't be compared. Absolutely brilliant!

  • @hatsheshupt1
    @hatsheshupt1 5 років тому +131

    Mr Clark's face was priceless when they started singing

    • @malikbey2073
      @malikbey2073 4 роки тому +2

      I swear that look was priceless like damn they can really sing

  • @damellman
    @damellman 5 років тому +77

    I miss r&b groups. Harmony and synchronizing are talents we forgot about

  • @joshuabrooks4907
    @joshuabrooks4907 3 роки тому +36

    Great movie. I just heard of Joe Clark's passing a bit ago, and all I can say is, we need more principals like him in our schools nowadays. I hope his rest is peaceful, and his funeral is broadcast on live tv.

    • @BethJehovah
      @BethJehovah Рік тому

      America is too feminized and sissified for tough educators.

  • @hatsheshupt1
    @hatsheshupt1 5 років тому +119

    We need more strong black men like Mr Clark.

    • @nani5230
      @nani5230 5 років тому +8

      Let me rephrase that for you. “We need more strong people like Mr.Clark.”
      Now that’s a lot better!

    • @angelacooper8973
      @angelacooper8973 5 років тому +14

      No we need more strong BLACK MEN like Mr. Clark. Black men need to stop being rappers and ballers and be lawyers, doctors, and fathers.

    • @thebibleisfortheisraelites7358
      @thebibleisfortheisraelites7358 5 років тому +5

      @@angelacooper8973 agreed

    • @thecraplordsell4575
      @thecraplordsell4575 4 роки тому +1

      Angela Cooper agree, we need more positive image.

    • @jaquaveonandress649
      @jaquaveonandress649 4 роки тому

      @@angelacooper8973 what yall women need to be. 🤨

  • @tabethawilliams5041
    @tabethawilliams5041 5 років тому +580

    Every school need a Joe Clark these days.

    • @mynamemeanschurch6825
      @mynamemeanschurch6825 5 років тому +24

      These kids cant take tough discipline like that, the parents aren't any better either

    • @crimsoneyes419
      @crimsoneyes419 5 років тому +11

      Bet you it would put a stop to bullying

    • @BrokeBrother003
      @BrokeBrother003 5 років тому +5

      Joe's not my cup of tea....loved the movie....but would hate to have him as a principal when I was in highschool....Everybody don't need that kinda tough love.....His mean azz ain't motivating me....😂🤣😂🤣

    • @ja-miyah_hurry
      @ja-miyah_hurry 5 років тому +2

      I know my school does

    • @justodeen
      @justodeen 5 років тому +2

      Lool my principle didn't even come out of her office, and one year there was security at every entrance and we could only leave threw the front door at lunch🤣, we even scared one of the Vice Principals off to another school it was so bad, there was even a washroom for rolling up weed, selling drugs, rolling dice, and fighting. Anytime people were arguing and someone says come to the washroom it was time to fight and you couldn't back down

  • @bryantwilliams647
    @bryantwilliams647 2 роки тому +10

    I remember 8th grade yr 1989 at the theater with my friends watching this movie. This was the part that we could not stop talking about afterwards 🔥🔥🔥💯. What memories

  • @t.cbasey6439
    @t.cbasey6439 5 років тому +250

    The dark skin brother reminds me of my oldest bro who passed away back in 92 from a massive heart attack at age 16 while hooping on the court....I was 8 at the time....Man I miss oldest bro.....

  • @kushondrawillis6417
    @kushondrawillis6417 7 років тому +152

    I just saw this movie on BET yesterday .My 12 year old son saw this for the first time and said " Man That Principal Mean " I laughed because I grew up on this movie and everytime Mr Clark would yell I would jump but had mad respect for him at the same time .I told my son at times strong reinforcement saves lives .So he saw the unprivileged and thrown away teens reaching for success and change . What a powerful movie .Damn that Morgan Freeman so talented .

    • @deangelomains5051
      @deangelomains5051 5 років тому +5

      kushondra Willis there were no school shooting with Mr. Clark

    • @jenniferleon2919
      @jenniferleon2919 5 років тому +3

      I agree. Strong reinforcement does save lives for sure!

  • @rchatt40
    @rchatt40 2 роки тому +15

    Such amazing harmonizing! This is what we are missing in music these days. Still my favorite part 🥰

  • @prettytia_6974
    @prettytia_6974 4 роки тому +418

    Damn Mr Clark didn’t have to slam him on the door like that 2:25 😂😂
    This movie is iconic tho!

    • @entoongt8452
      @entoongt8452 4 роки тому +12

      I just noticed that

    • @entoongt8452
      @entoongt8452 4 роки тому +3

      Yoooo, try keep pressing it over and over

    • @vernaereed1810
      @vernaereed1810 4 роки тому +13

      I have watched it three times just to see that part...he bumped the piano with him too...lol

    • @nmoore8994
      @nmoore8994 4 роки тому +8

      😂😂 never noticed

    • @prettytia_6974
      @prettytia_6974 4 роки тому +8

      @@vernaereed1810 He sure did, I never noticed until now 😂

  • @j.d.1001
    @j.d.1001 4 роки тому +254

    "You don't wanna go in there, Mr. Clark... It stinks!"
    😂😂😂

  • @robslife27
    @robslife27 3 роки тому +44

    This movie still gives me chills even in 2021 and it still impresses me!!

  • @br0wnskiin22
    @br0wnskiin22 5 років тому +25

    This scene and the movie entirely touched home with me. I wished I had a principle who cared this much but also a father who was dedicated to my success and my future !

  • @Iexposedeverything
    @Iexposedeverything 7 років тому +700

    loyalty loyaltttttttty

  • @miyagifatghost2684
    @miyagifatghost2684 3 роки тому +32

    The Vocal Perfection brings tears to ya eyes if you know what you're hearing👂🏿

    • @tyronewilliams3675
      @tyronewilliams3675 3 роки тому +2

      🚫🧢

    • @charkitahood2532
      @charkitahood2532 3 роки тому +3

      I thought it was just me who wanted to cry when they sing. And also when he gives Mrs. Powers her props at the end

  • @jeanbanks2394
    @jeanbanks2394 5 років тому +14

    I'm now older, and I still LOVE this movie. Morgan , in my books should have won a award for this.All we can give is our Thanks.

  • @royaltee72
    @royaltee72 5 років тому +44

    Why am I tearing up? Oh, the memories... Can't we go back, even for a little while? 😥 Love my people. 💕

  • @leeandramurphy5903
    @leeandramurphy5903 3 роки тому +23

    "They used to call me Crazy Joe, now they'll call me Batman" Cinematic Gold!!!

    • @jedi1josh
      @jedi1josh Місяць тому

      They used to call me crazy joe, now they call me Lucius Fox

  • @michaelscott8768
    @michaelscott8768 4 роки тому +200

    You know if we all had a Mr. Clark when we were growing up, people wouldn’t be so hateful nowadays biting down their cities and disrespecting our elderly.

  • @leonak30
    @leonak30 5 років тому +42

    That's Right 🙋🔥🙋🔥🙋🔥 Mr. Clark wasn't no joke he got them straight up in there. His motto was to shape up or ship out 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥. These schools need someone like him to turn it around now. That school song was sung so beautifully by those young men.

  • @tyronnfields7945
    @tyronnfields7945 2 роки тому +4

    It's been over 25yrs hearing this and it's still a great movie.....Had Mr Clark speechless!...Yes sir! For God for a Miss Powers...

  • @lutherpetty884
    @lutherpetty884 7 років тому +299

    Oh my gosh!!!! Thanks you Mrs. Powers. They sang this so beautifully.

  • @SAAKU1
    @SAAKU1 5 років тому +20

    I get goosebumps everytime I hear 'By the side we'll stand' and Mr Clark turns his head to the boys. One of the best movies of all time.

  • @rcreviews9894
    @rcreviews9894 3 роки тому +15

    This movie is a classic, one of Morgan’s best performances, an inspiring story, that every once in a while I like to revisit from my collection

  • @MagnumSXT85
    @MagnumSXT85 4 роки тому +482

    2:25 so we just gonna pretend that “The” Morgan Freeman didn’t walk that boy into the door? 👀🤔😆

  • @user-vu7us9sw9i
    @user-vu7us9sw9i 7 років тому +902

    lmbao.. Joe threw Sams into the door and the piano!
    Anybody else catch that?

  • @AprilGabrielle
    @AprilGabrielle 3 роки тому +11

    I've been watching this movie my whole life. I will never cease to love it with all my heart.

  • @jwilliams7554
    @jwilliams7554 5 років тому +326

    Damn that Mr. Clark for playing with everyone’s emotions like that. Ms. Powers was probably thinking she was about to lose her job too. Smh

    • @ma.corazonsuarez3276
      @ma.corazonsuarez3276 5 років тому

      What is the title of this movie???

    • @cianvlotman3176
      @cianvlotman3176 5 років тому +5

      @@ma.corazonsuarez3276 Lean on Me (1989)

    • @robertrodriguez787
      @robertrodriguez787 5 років тому +2

      Man she probably crapped on herself when he yelled at her

    • @Fermion.
      @Fermion. 5 років тому +13

      I feel like he did that on purpose, to see how Mrs. Powers handled pressure. She handled it well, which made Mr. Clark respect her tremendously. He's running a tight ship, and can't have weak links on his staff.

    • @laylahsextras4290
      @laylahsextras4290 4 роки тому +2

      @@ma.corazonsuarez3276 Lean On Me

  • @patienceolagunju-newking5910
    @patienceolagunju-newking5910 4 роки тому +58

    Here in 2020 and enjoying the memories of having watched East Side High in the 90s. Thanks 'Mr Clarke' Morgan Freeman

    • @aleburugideon5817
      @aleburugideon5817 4 роки тому +1

      I'd love to see the movie

    • @georgiadyer665
      @georgiadyer665 4 роки тому

      @@aleburugideon5817 I think you can check UA-cam, I've found older ones there. Good luck!

  • @NicoleMayfield-o8t
    @NicoleMayfield-o8t 9 місяців тому +4

    Still watching in 2024 loyalty loyaltyyyyyy❤

  • @ajhourniforever
    @ajhourniforever 4 роки тому +11

    Man if I watch this movie today I'd definitely cry real tears. Powerful movie.

  • @tanyag1200
    @tanyag1200 4 роки тому +5

    Just finished looking at them singing this 30 years later and they still sound the same and they look great. Someone shared that a year ago.🔥🔥🔥🔥
    Thanks for sharing. One of many fav movie.👍
    Be Safe Everyone🌎😷

  • @mayy9685
    @mayy9685 Рік тому +20

    Those guys are the best singers on earth.The ACAPELLA when I first hard as a young kid I knew this was the BEST it was going to get and I knew nothing about music behind so young . Here I’m and I still can’t get over it!! The lyrics are beyond BEAUTIFUL and the way they sing it with such emotion and love !! They created a new genre of music(new jack swing) with ACAPELLA which is one of the hardest forms of music to sing. Man black people are GODS chosen.

    • @VelmaWade
      @VelmaWade 3 місяці тому

      Amen! Fell in love with this song when I first heard it! Love this movie! The end results were worth all that had happened before! Hats off to MORGAN FREEMAN! MORGAN REALLY NEED TO BE REWARDED FOR HIS PERFORMANCE IN THIS MOVIE! IS MRS. POWELL STILL LIVING? MRS. POWELL NEED TO BE RECOGNIZED FOR REWRITING THE SCHOOL SONG! This is the most beautiful school song that I have ever heard! HATS OFF TO MRS. POWELL AND THE CHILDREN THAT SANG THE SONG WITH SUCH PASSION THAT SHE TAUGHT THEM! I WOULD LOVE TO SEE MRS. POWELL AND HER STUDENTS APPEAR BACK ON THE SCENE TO SING THIS BEAUTIFUL SONG! MAYBE SHE (POWELL) AND (MORGAN) CAN GET THEIR FLOWERS FOR DOING SUCH A MAGNIFICENT JOB ON THIS MOVIE! Thank you! P.S. IS SAM AND THE STUDENT IN THE MOVIE WHO GOT PREGNANT STILL LIVING? LOVE Y'ALL AND STAY SAFE! THANK YOU!

  • @kyngdavid3648
    @kyngdavid3648 5 років тому +207

    *Lowkey....This was the FIRST ORIGINAL REMIX*

    • @allheat1313
      @allheat1313 4 роки тому +6

      PURPLE KUSH best comment

    • @LGKids
      @LGKids 4 роки тому +3

      Nice one! Peace! #vote!!!!!

  • @leonardolopez8709
    @leonardolopez8709 4 роки тому +20

    I love this song it sounds so beautiful when they all started singing it together.

  • @CameraShii86
    @CameraShii86 3 роки тому +155

    R.I.P. to the real Mr. Clark who passed away yesterday!!

    • @Fatima-rz9vt
      @Fatima-rz9vt 3 роки тому +2

      Oh wooooow

    • @ycdcj
      @ycdcj 3 роки тому

      He didn't die he still alive it would've shown when he died in his bio

    • @Lorelei_is_Lo
      @Lorelei_is_Lo 3 роки тому +1

      @@ycdcj Joe Clark passed in december of 2020

    • @LEbackstage
      @LEbackstage 3 роки тому +1

      What's the name of the movie? This looks like a good emotional and deep one?

    • @Lorelei_is_Lo
      @Lorelei_is_Lo 3 роки тому +1

      @@LEbackstage Lean On Me

  • @buddyscarver7167
    @buddyscarver7167 5 років тому +31

    This Gone Always Be A Classic💯💯

  • @briangamble9
    @briangamble9 Рік тому +8

    Pure black soul at it's finest.

  • @ke4592
    @ke4592 2 роки тому +3

    This song has been giving me goosebumps since the 80s. Absolutely beautiful!🥰🙌🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @rcrico1536
    @rcrico1536 4 роки тому +26

    Not only do we need more principals like this we also need parents like this too!

  • @JayJay-op6yp
    @JayJay-op6yp 4 роки тому +32

    All of these men have amazing voices.
    They where blessed with a gift from God.

  • @ericworthamii6945
    @ericworthamii6945 11 місяців тому +2

    This brings back so much nostalgia. Tears of joy appear.

  • @TGFFTG757
    @TGFFTG757 3 роки тому +37

    SAM DESERVED AN OSCAR FOR PRETENDING HE COULD SING 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @johnnierichardson6130
    @johnnierichardson6130 5 років тому +133

    The door and the piano was like " What the hell did we do?" 😂😂😂

  • @carllee9479
    @carllee9479 4 роки тому +9

    Underrated R&B group! I still rock RIFF til this day! “Every time my heart beats!”

  • @geeunit831
    @geeunit831 5 років тому +5

    One of my favourite scenes from one of my favourite movies! These harmonies will never get old!

  • @Same_ol_jee
    @Same_ol_jee 5 років тому +135

    I was in Paterson the other day and drove by the high school , I was outside taking pictures like a tourist 😂 I’m from Newark .

    • @ALEXCHAVEZ-ix4yo
      @ALEXCHAVEZ-ix4yo 5 років тому +3

      @@imdontaisjutsu2375 🤣😂😭

    • @jamaylecurle8273
      @jamaylecurle8273 5 років тому

      You are handsome

    • @HolloVVpoint
      @HolloVVpoint 5 років тому +1

      im dontais jutsu 🤣🤣

    • @HolloVVpoint
      @HolloVVpoint 4 роки тому

      @CHARMAIN WILSON being a light skinned guy, I'll agree that's true 😂🤣

    • @olyi3
      @olyi3 4 роки тому +1

      BRICK CITY STAND UP!! haha I’m JP 😂😂😂😂 no one has said that since 2005 but south ward in the building

  • @bw8172
    @bw8172 3 роки тому +46

    I see I’m not the only one who made the trip here after hearing about the real Joe’s death. RIP. Song still gives me chills.

  • @tommyrich3038
    @tommyrich3038 5 років тому +42

    Morgan Freeman best actor every. I'm 48, and those of us that age remember The Electric Company!!!!!!!!!!

    • @bebespeaks7827
      @bebespeaks7827 5 років тому +1

      Tommy Rich SSSSNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEZZZZZZZE!!!!!

    • @Sugastack
      @Sugastack 5 років тому +3

      Yes!! I used to watch that show🥰

    • @monicaglover3292
      @monicaglover3292 4 роки тому +3

      I'm 46 . That was my show back in the day.

    • @CarynDPrescott
      @CarynDPrescott 4 роки тому +1

      Easy Reader. That's my name. I say mmm mmm mmm.

    • @CarynDPrescott
      @CarynDPrescott 4 роки тому +1

      Hey you guyyyyyys!!!!

  • @414MrMilwaukee
    @414MrMilwaukee 5 років тому +28

    His reaction when they started singing was *GOLD*

  • @brucebanner3566
    @brucebanner3566 4 роки тому +22

    We need more of these teachers now more than ever!

  • @chamberlainachilihu4141
    @chamberlainachilihu4141 4 роки тому +69

    This movie hit the whole entire world as it first got out

  • @jonboxleitner7354
    @jonboxleitner7354 3 роки тому +5

    The eye contact of lead songbird and Mr. Clark during the singing is tremendous.

  • @apleasantlove
    @apleasantlove 4 роки тому +166

    Clark would've been fired day one today lol. Unfortunately, we need today.

    • @Carolina_girl86
      @Carolina_girl86 4 роки тому +11

      Yes, we need Joe Clark's in schools today. Unfortunately the real Joe Clark retired 😔

    • @janetbrown6301
      @janetbrown6301 4 роки тому +11

      Would not have survived today’s attitude. My son was in all boys high school marching band that required serious discipline and long hours after school. Kids had to do well academically to stay in band. Occasional roughness, maybe grab by the shirt, slapped on the butt, in the face stuff, one got kicked once, but boy were they good and highly regarded throughout out the city, state, country. Kids couldn’t wait to enroll in the school to get in the band. No problem recruiting. Double in size. As time went on band director started encountering next generation of parent, especially mommas. “My child needs to be home by....l’ll file charges if.....” discipline went away, talent went away, size of band shrunk. Kids no longer had desire to be a part of the band. Enrollment started dropping. The mommas wanted their boys in the “great” band, but would not, could not accept the requirements necessary to make the band what it had been.

    • @mr.pleasanttv
      @mr.pleasanttv 4 роки тому +1

      @@janetbrown6301 wow so sad!

  • @RC-nv4bh
    @RC-nv4bh 5 років тому +6

    Man I love Riff... "If you're serious" was like a priority in the slow jam tape making days!