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КОМЕНТАРІ • 103

  • @andyb7942
    @andyb7942 2 роки тому +92

    This is one of the absolute key tracks played in the "Quiet Storm" genre that was popular on late night urban radio stations during the late 1970s thru the 1980s. The genre was soothing contemporary soul/R&B music, often with some jazz overtones. The term "Quiet Storm" comes from a Smokey Robinson song from 1975. Wikipedia has a "List of Quiet Storm songs" entry for those interested.

    • @Borikensoulstudio
      @Borikensoulstudio 2 роки тому +7

      Thank you for this

    • @getsugaallen6612
      @getsugaallen6612 Рік тому +3

      neat

    • @marcusmessiah19
      @marcusmessiah19 Рік тому +5

      Yep Smokey coined the term because of his song , but an overnight DJ in DC named Melvin Lindsey created the format playing similar songs and requests during his show.

    • @marcusmessiah19
      @marcusmessiah19 Рік тому +2

      It's also on the beginning of the movie Baby Boy

    • @mookiestewart3776
      @mookiestewart3776 3 місяці тому +1

      I like how you dated the “quiet storm” genre only to the 80’s lol. Brutha I’m from the Bay Area and we had a literal radio station called “the quiet storm” all the way through the 2000’s. But the bay just moved a bit different than the rest of the world I guess 🤷‍♂️

  • @markndogs
    @markndogs Рік тому +22

    Summer Madness is one of the best jams of all time. Speaking of hypnotized, Hypnotized by Fleetwood Mac/Bob Welch will take you to the same place.

  • @flash1660
    @flash1660 2 роки тому +31

    One of the all time great instrumental’s

  • @maarifawalcott5145
    @maarifawalcott5145 Рік тому +16

    On of the greatest musical pieces of all time.

  • @Gez492
    @Gez492 9 днів тому +2

    All you need to appreciate is it was ground breaking back in 1974 guys, 50 years ago! and it sounds as fresh and compelling as it ever did.

  • @conga205
    @conga205 10 місяців тому +9

    I was in high school when this album came out. I can't describe the absolute JOY of watching younger folks get turned back on to REAL music. No "scratch", no endless loop samples, just a group of musicians playing actual instruments, and throwin' it down........good work!

  • @richardcogbill6791
    @richardcogbill6791 Рік тому +12

    Kool & the Gang started out as a jazz band before they got into more popular music, a combinations of r&b, funk and disco. Their early albums are heavily jazz influenced.

  • @darrylchambers7801
    @darrylchambers7801 5 місяців тому +5

    There's actually a sequel to this song entitled 'Winter Sadness " on the following album "Spirit of the Boogie "

  • @MrDuneedon
    @MrDuneedon 2 роки тому +14

    I cannot hear this song without thinking of GTA: Vice City-which is where I heard this song for the first time!

  • @mikedignum1868
    @mikedignum1868 2 роки тому +19

    This is so smooth ive got it on my funeral (cremation) play list as the box goes into the furnace. I kid you not.

    • @glumOr
      @glumOr 2 роки тому +7

      I can already see the smoke coming out of the smokestack, transporting your soul toward the heavens as that last key of the song drops and echo into eternity.

  • @stanleyrichiii4474
    @stanleyrichiii4474 2 роки тому +28

    Please give some love to the guitar player. He killed this

    • @getsugaallen6612
      @getsugaallen6612 Рік тому +2

      lol ye

    • @darrylchambers7801
      @darrylchambers7801 5 місяців тому +3

      RIP to guitarist Claydes X Smith & every one you see on stage with exception of Bassist Robert "Kool " Bell

  • @deckofcards87
    @deckofcards87 2 роки тому +8

    GTA Vice City. That's the first time I heard this smooth goodness and I knew the band way back in the 80s

    • @glumOr
      @glumOr 2 роки тому +6

      Same, driving at night in my Infernus...

  • @isaacparra7735
    @isaacparra7735 2 роки тому +8

    They have a song called winter sadness

  • @oceanlover3530
    @oceanlover3530 Рік тому +6

    This song plays on a loop for me. Gorgeous!
    ✌🏻😉✌🏻

  • @talltulip
    @talltulip 2 роки тому +7

    Is this the most chill song ever, or what? (OMG, I typed that before I watched much of the video... and then 5 minutes in you said the exact same thing! Hahaha!)

  • @robertsimms1318
    @robertsimms1318 2 роки тому +8

    I saw Kool & The Gang live at Sea World in Orlando, FL and have the single record of "Celebration" including two album cassette tapes. The best years of my life were during the 1980s as a teen.

    • @michaelharvey75
      @michaelharvey75 Рік тому +3

      "The best years of my life so far, were during the 1980s as a teen".
      .

  • @francisedwards4069
    @francisedwards4069 2 роки тому +7

    You CANT go wrong with early KOOL AND THE GANG

  • @mitziclark7488
    @mitziclark7488 2 роки тому +9

    listening to people react to this amazes me it’s not mediocre it’s extraordinary 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @angelajakem366
    @angelajakem366 2 роки тому +13

    I always heard this song as the theme for Detroit radio WNIC's "Pillow Talk " late night program at least 20 years ago! I never knew the band or the title! Thanks for solving the mystery!

  • @darrelyoung5066
    @darrelyoung5066 2 роки тому +6

    I seen cool and the gang in 2012, they opened up for Van Halen at the KFC Yum center, they put on a great show .

  • @qfapodcastabouthowardstern
    @qfapodcastabouthowardstern 8 місяців тому +2

    Any mood you're feeling, this jam WORKS.

  • @gibsonogagarojor8684
    @gibsonogagarojor8684 10 місяців тому +4

    All instrumentalists drew the sound from the unknown to known, so mesmerizing

  • @gailjohnson5950
    @gailjohnson5950 2 роки тому +12

    I have loved Kool and the Gang since the 70's, but I never heard this song....and WOW...just mesmerizing! Thank you so much for the reaction. Guess us old folks don't know everything, lol...BTW. you 3 are so impressive in that you all seem to appreciate smoother, more complex music rather than the hard rock selections you react to. Considering your youth, it is so very engrossing to watch. Only discovered Views a couple weeks ago, and I've become deeply hooked. Keep it rolling!! Give MisLed a review..one of Kool's great bangers, but it never got much air play.

  • @johnhoerl7326
    @johnhoerl7326 2 роки тому +6

    Early Kool & the Gang, before JT and Celebration, is such an amazing fusion of funk and jazz and R&B. Never thought so at the time (I was too much of a rocker snob), but now? Love them

  • @heatherturner6955
    @heatherturner6955 2 роки тому +9

    My boys and I are going to Philly next year and we are going to run up the steps. That has been our destination for a long time! I forgot this was in Rocky. Kool and the Gang is great any song, but love "Get down on it"! Love your outtakes now.

  • @stesrad
    @stesrad 2 роки тому +8

    If I'm not mistaken it's playing on the radio in Rocky's apartment ... ✌️🇬🇧

  • @cincinbx
    @cincinbx 7 місяців тому +2

    This song belongs in a time capsule. It's my ringtone, it's my heart. I remember when this song came out, everyone went nuts for it.❤

  • @heirling25
    @heirling25 Рік тому +1

    The heads bopping in unison from around 8:04 on says it all.

  • @mycolortv1
    @mycolortv1 2 роки тому +11

    This is from my all time favorite album Light of Worlds ..it came out in 1974...this is when Kool&the Gang were still into their jazz background..and before they SOLD OUT and. started singing that disco SHIT..it broke my heart... sunglasses and bowties..this was during the time the group was really into the Nation of Islam..they would always be in Temple 25 in my city Newark

    • @metalf919
      @metalf919 2 роки тому +2

      No doubt. Peace to Newark and all of N.J.

    • @MrSteveG58
      @MrSteveG58 Місяць тому +1

      Music is the Message was my introduction , they had bill to pay and JT came on to sing lead production by Dedato Celebration was the hit.

  • @talltulip
    @talltulip 2 роки тому +31

    Here's what this song conjures for me: It's twilight, and the scorching temps are finally dropping. A delicious, cooling breeze is blowing. The sky in the east is a dark violet-blue, revealing a few stars and a full moon on the rise. The red-orange western horizon fades to yellow, then green, then turquoise blue until it deepens to match the dark blue of the cloudless eastern sky. Streetlights, headlights, and window lights have begun glowing. You and your favorite person are driving along the shoreline with all your windows open (or with the convertible top down) and this song playing.

    • @hrh1tter06
      @hrh1tter06 10 місяців тому +2

      Can you write me a book or something

    • @hrh1tter06
      @hrh1tter06 10 місяців тому +1

      I was sold at conjures

  • @robertcummings1096
    @robertcummings1096 Рік тому +3

    This is one of the greatest mellow songs of all time There aren't many pathways to "Inner Peace" in life this one of the roads to get there Ron Bellows on the vocal version

  • @realityiscool9483
    @realityiscool9483 2 роки тому +7

    There's a version out there on UA-cam that's extended. Cruising music. Maybe about 20 minutes after 4 pm music.

    • @DustinHawke
      @DustinHawke 2 роки тому +6

      This is definitely a blaze and chill song.

  • @19brittani
    @19brittani 8 місяців тому +1

    Baby making music.. lots of kiddies were conceived to this track ..😉👍🏾

  • @billywebb6440
    @billywebb6440 Місяць тому +2

    Yeah one of my favorites

  • @Zoobie914
    @Zoobie914 Рік тому +2

    Coming up on a psychedelic experience listening to this song is special.

  • @ivanmogollon8331
    @ivanmogollon8331 6 місяців тому +3

    I love this theme❤

  • @mumm-ratheeverliving2288
    @mumm-ratheeverliving2288 2 роки тому +7

    Always loved this song and the band. It blows my mind to hear as into music as you guys are, that one of you never heard of Kool and the gang. Guess maybe it just shows my age that they were such a household name for me growing up. Anyways, great song reaction.

  • @glumOr
    @glumOr 2 роки тому +8

    If i were a dictator, the people who doesn't like this song would be eliminated. I know it can sounds a little extreme...

    • @Machiave11i
      @Machiave11i 2 роки тому +4

      Lmao I would agree with you

  • @karimamlal9524
    @karimamlal9524 11 місяців тому +1

    The bass its amazing

  • @stefvb2032
    @stefvb2032 Рік тому

    The real chillout music, Lounge !

  • @jakegargiulo5101
    @jakegargiulo5101 2 роки тому +2

    Yesss my favourite song right now

  • @Cosmo-Kramer
    @Cosmo-Kramer 2 роки тому +7

    Yo, this song plays in the background of arguably the most powerful scene in the Rocky film franchise. (ps~More ELO, please. Studio version of, "Tightrope". It's been a minute.)

  • @Frankiemora-ee6xu
    @Frankiemora-ee6xu 11 місяців тому +2

    Tremendo tema, ya había escuchado de niño en los 80s a Kool and the gang con sherish the love pero este instrumental tan genial lo escuche en 2021 en tic toc. 😂 Pero esta genial. Digno de maestros como ellos. Tenía que ser una pieza maravillosa del ayer.

  • @brweeks881
    @brweeks881 Рік тому +2

    I think about Atlanta, this is the vibe of that city idk why

  • @Jessica_Roth
    @Jessica_Roth 2 роки тому +6

    I'm sure this is a great song, but I'd just like to make a request in memory of Charlie Watts.
    "Can't You Hear Me Knocking?" perhaps, or maybe go completely off the charts for "Monkey Man"?

  • @Ziduche
    @Ziduche 8 місяців тому +1

    Crazy to think a relatively young man has "never heard of Kool and the Gang". Well, never too late.

  • @chicagocubs71
    @chicagocubs71 2 роки тому +6

    This is what I call Summer Madness Funk!!! U guys need to react to Ladies Night by Kool N The Gang. Nice Pick fellas

  • @amoremusica
    @amoremusica Рік тому +3

    Love the live version as well🤩🤩🤩 There are vocals

  • @karimamlal9524
    @karimamlal9524 11 місяців тому +2

    Please more albums the KOOL and THE GANG Please

  • @italomera8806
    @italomera8806 Місяць тому +2

    This song has Miami vives 🏝

  • @chmartin444
    @chmartin444 Рік тому +2

    Great tune first heard it in Rocky

  • @ULOOK2
    @ULOOK2 5 місяців тому +3

    Slow dance...two step!

  • @elainemarsh5170
    @elainemarsh5170 2 роки тому +4

    Hollywood Swingers is a great song, but my favorite is Too Hot. Fun band and underrated.

  • @mojo0307
    @mojo0307 2 роки тому +5

    Really like your channel. How about reacting to Steely Dan 'Reelin In The Years". Great guitar solo!

  • @karenregnier5050
    @karenregnier5050 Місяць тому +2

    Pillow Talk, Allan Allman

  • @triciakotuku554
    @triciakotuku554 2 роки тому +3

    Cleaning House playlist. I am sorry but are you mad, you can't clean house to this :-) This is laying back, sipping something fruity and alcoholic through a straw, twiddling with the drinks umbrella in the other hand, chilling type music. Sunnies, ideally a parade of eye candy and the day streching ahead with no plans and little desire to do anything else except while away the hours. In no way does this provoke me to say I must clean the oven ! haha

  • @Jujc
    @Jujc Рік тому +1

    They actually made a song called winter sadness haha

  • @gsprings43
    @gsprings43 10 місяців тому +1

    if you got someone who only knew of stuff from kool and the gang from the 80's and they heard this,,,,they would be like,,,,,,,,who is that?

  • @nancymartineau-bauman6018
    @nancymartineau-bauman6018 2 роки тому +2

    1. SCOPE OF WORK. The Scope of Work is described below, which is incorporated herein by reference:
    DESCRIPTION OF SCOPE OF WORK:
    This cool vibe and listening to your reactions is taking my mind off the awful smoke outside, and in the house now. Live outside of Reno, NV and the AQI is over 300 Hazardous, and over 400 yesterday. Listening to reactions when I finish working helps me forget for a moment how awful it is out there. Thanks for your great reactions, as always, loved it.

  • @DesL488
    @DesL488 2 роки тому +5

    The actually did have another song called Winter Madness!

  • @mendyrckz76
    @mendyrckz76 2 роки тому +3

    🦋 Cooking while listening to this. I can definitely see that. Nice relaxing Vibes! I'm a Summer girl child of the sun, born At 12pm I hope you guys react to Billy Thorpe - 'Children of the Sun" looking forward to that reaction 🙌 as well.

  • @DustinHawke
    @DustinHawke 2 роки тому +2

    Chillin' in the sun, tokin' a spliff, drinkin' a 40...

  • @rds9447
    @rds9447 2 роки тому +3

    If you want some sax please review the supertramp song crime of the century, great song and album.

  • @wakeupstopsleeping6300
    @wakeupstopsleeping6300 11 місяців тому +1

    There another version with backup female vocals and next you need to do "Sun goddess" by Ramsey Lewis ft Earth Wind Fire Ramsey Lewis is a jazz pianist another masterpiece jazz full album version 8:29 long and worth every minute.

  • @sbironn
    @sbironn 2 роки тому +2

    You guys should review Billy Thorpe Children of the sun!!! You won't regret it.

  • @tbone2071
    @tbone2071 11 місяців тому +2

    not a rock band. Funk, soul, R&B. You guys need to get back to more reactions to these guys. Also some Earth , Wind & Fire and Commodores!

  • @interceptor8071
    @interceptor8071 2 роки тому +2

    You must do a reaction to the live version in the House of blues

  • @jenr4075
    @jenr4075 2 роки тому +2

    “Oh lord” - Lebron James

  • @S1MPLECAVEMAN
    @S1MPLECAVEMAN 4 дні тому +1

    I need a cigarette after listening to this 🍻

  • @multired6
    @multired6 11 днів тому +1

    Whats the song in your intro?

  • @karenregnier5050
    @karenregnier5050 Місяць тому +2

    A song to make love to❤

  • @KD-oi9sk
    @KD-oi9sk 11 місяців тому

    Khruangbin do good version

  • @stanleyrichiii4474
    @stanleyrichiii4474 2 роки тому +4

    They were a Damn good band , before JT.

    • @chalmapatterson544
      @chalmapatterson544 Рік тому +3

      They were still a good band with JT. I prefer their 70s era better, but the JT era was good too.

  • @osman_zarog
    @osman_zarog Рік тому

    Guys .. loved ur channel ..
    Please make videos l little shorter

    • @ViewsFromThe502
      @ViewsFromThe502  Рік тому +6

      Not gonna happen! We love our discussions. Thank you for the support though 👍

    • @osman_zarog
      @osman_zarog Рік тому

      @@ViewsFromThe502 it's will take u hours to do an album