6/09/2023 @doninmichigan 100% 🆒 Exactly! 👏 I share your sentiment. It was an iconic legendary irreplaceable era of rock history that contributed in setting the stage for what was to follow.
Why was it credited as The Outsiders if it was cut before formation of group? My understanding was Merdsen, Geraci and King were on the recording. Is that accurate?
@@KMK7355 Yes, Tom, Mert and Sonny when they were between the Starfires and Outsiders. Our managers wife suggested the name when we were all together one day, and that was it.
Always loved this song. I remember coming home from school and watching Where the Action is. How time flies when you’re having fun. It’s 2024 and still appreciate hearing these songs from my youth❣🙏❤💎
5-25-2023 @Gato Salvaje 60s WOW! Exceptionally excellent piece of 60s rock history. The tv show, Fender Jag, EKO violin bass, the clothing, etc. Time has flown by, I was 13 in '66 just about to start playing in a local "garage" band with the neighborhood "musician" friends, in 1967, in Encino CA. DAD 1st got me a classic red GUILD Starfire, but I was elected to play bass. Sold the GUILD and replaced it with an EKO "violin" bass, SAME model as in this clip.
Mert Madsen on bass. He'll be 81 April 9th. I was 10 when this hit the radio... KLIV San Jose, Calif. Am 65 now and still get chills listening to this!
@Busta Speeker It's amazing that us elders recall how old we were when every song came out.. on AM radio. And thankfully we had American Bandstand to see all the greats "live" as kids. Wonderful that you were inspired by the bass riff here. I love reading people's comments concerning their "history". Thank you for sharing!
@Busta Speeker My lands!! Guitar my instrument too! Mom got me one, I was 12. 1st 2 songs I learned to play was Little Red Riding Hood and Gloria. Have a harmonica also, can only play old western songs and On Top of Old Smoky. Can't play like Little Walter and Howling Wolf yet, but am still trying. Lol You can dance, each their own style and ways. Keep on strumming 🤗🙌
@E.A.D.G Groove And KFRC. So you remember "Norm" the surfer on KLIV window stickers, dj Gary Seiger, going to the station on Story Rd, getting albums won on contests? Ah, the days of SAN Jose when it was still mainly orchards and vineyards, cruising and racing on 1st street. Thanks for sharing
@E.A.D.G Groove reading this gives me chills, you stated it perfectly... life in the Golden State then. (Fosters Freeze was the place our parents took us for a treat... the dipped ice cream cones). Thank you so much sharing. My brothers and I still say Peace Out. Blessings, you've obviously stayed "cool".
Hi Cyndi I was 10 also its so hard to believe it was that long ago we grew up in the best of times for sure 60s and 70s music was unbeatable!!I was at a car show after years ago and Dennis Tufano l3ad singer for the Buckinghamshire put on a benefit shoe for Sonny when he got sick and his son and daughter were on stage playing guitar his daughter Bri played the tamberine and helped backupt they played Time Won't Let Me it was a good time but very sad that Sonny passed away. Give me a time machine get me out of here (LOL)¡¡¡¡¡¡
Jerry Tiffe is the stand out vocal for the chorus parts and the ending. Jerry and Sonny were friends at that time and Sonny was kind enough to ask my brother to sing the background vocals.
See the chick staring out the window at him? lol lip sync if i ever have seen it. He was a good live performer though. Great vocalist and great all around showman. He certainly fit the bill. so sad his life was cut short.
Wait a minute! I am nearly 60 years old (yes, I DO remember this song, when it was released), and I couldn't sit still listening to this !! What's with the square teens in the back ??!! They ain't moving at all !
@@sethtenrec Actually, those two squares were hearing the music. This clip is from Where The Action Is. Even though the group was lip-syncing , the recorded music was actually playing for the filming of the episode.
@@garrison7888 hi Garrison, I believe it was Evan VanGaurd who played the trumpet, but you're right, it was Tommy Baker who did those awesome arrangements. Best to you, Ricky Biagiola
@@never2old4redeye Tommy did all the horn arrangements for the session. All the horn parts were added after they had the song recorded They just add the parts later. I always wondered what happened to Tommy.
@@daliborsnajdr6871 Recorded September 1965 and then depending on where you lived you would be able to hear it on the radio first and then it would have been available in your local record stores .... it becomes a "hit" in Feburary 1966 = Billboard .....
@@daveguitarnowski4402 don't let it go! It's got the greatest sound and feel.... I just couldn't get that twang that the Ventures got out of it and don't believe collecting guitars and not playing them is right. Have fun!
@@nancystillman664 There has always been music in our Gerace/Geraci family. My grandmother Sherry sang on war ships in ww2 and performed at the White House many many years ago her and Sonny were close for a long time. Last time I seen Sonny in person was when he gave his respects at my grandmother funeral quite some years ago.
I was 10 years old and remember this song well! So glad to have grown up when I did, to experience all the amazing music of the era!
6/09/2023 @doninmichigan
100% 🆒 Exactly! 👏
I share your sentiment.
It was an iconic legendary irreplaceable era of rock history that contributed in setting the stage for what was to follow.
I was 11 and have always loved this song. It all started for me the year before when I saw the movie Help! A great era indeed.
I was in a rock band in the 60s, this song brought everyone to the dance floor,
That bass line….
Best time for music 1966-1969
I remember this exactly. We were on Dick Clarks show in Boston on Anthonys Pier 4.
Did u play the lead guitar on the original recording?
@@KMK7355 The record was cut before the Outsiders were formed
Why was it credited as The Outsiders if it was cut before formation of group?
My understanding was Merdsen,
Geraci and King were on the recording. Is that accurate?
@@KMK7355 Yes, Tom, Mert and Sonny when they were between the Starfires and Outsiders. Our managers wife suggested the name when we were all together one day, and that was it.
Thanks for the replies.
Always loved this song. I remember coming home from school and watching Where the Action is. How time flies when you’re having fun. It’s 2024 and still appreciate hearing these songs from my youth❣🙏❤💎
5-25-2023 @Gato Salvaje 60s WOW! Exceptionally excellent piece of 60s rock history.
The tv show, Fender Jag, EKO violin bass, the clothing, etc.
Time has flown by, I was 13 in '66 just about to start playing in a local "garage" band with the neighborhood "musician" friends, in 1967, in Encino CA.
DAD 1st got me a classic red GUILD Starfire, but I was elected to play bass.
Sold the GUILD and replaced it with an EKO "violin" bass, SAME model as in this clip.
I have one of those Jags, still.
Thanks for posting. This is a time in America I wish all could have experienced.
A fabulous song.
Mert Madsen on bass. He'll be 81 April 9th. I was 10 when this hit the radio... KLIV San Jose, Calif. Am 65 now and still get chills listening to this!
@Busta Speeker It's amazing that us elders recall how old we were when every song came out.. on AM radio. And thankfully we had American Bandstand to see all the greats "live" as kids. Wonderful that you were inspired by the bass riff here. I love reading people's comments concerning their "history". Thank you for sharing!
@Busta Speeker My lands!! Guitar my instrument too! Mom got me one, I was 12. 1st 2 songs I learned to play was Little Red Riding Hood and Gloria. Have a harmonica also, can only play old western songs and On Top of Old Smoky. Can't play like Little Walter and Howling Wolf yet, but am still trying. Lol
You can dance, each their own style and ways. Keep on strumming 🤗🙌
@E.A.D.G Groove And KFRC. So you remember "Norm" the surfer on KLIV window stickers, dj Gary Seiger, going to the station on Story Rd, getting albums won on contests? Ah, the days of SAN Jose when it was still mainly orchards and vineyards, cruising and racing on 1st street. Thanks for sharing
@E.A.D.G Groove reading this gives me chills, you stated it perfectly... life in the Golden State then. (Fosters Freeze was the place our parents took us for a treat... the dipped ice cream cones). Thank you so much sharing. My brothers and I still say Peace Out. Blessings, you've obviously stayed "cool".
Hi Cyndi I was 10 also its so hard to believe it was that long ago we grew up in the best of times for sure 60s and 70s music was unbeatable!!I was at a car show after years ago and Dennis Tufano l3ad singer for the Buckinghamshire put on a benefit shoe for Sonny when he got sick and his son and daughter were on stage playing guitar his daughter Bri played the tamberine and helped backupt they played Time Won't Let Me it was a good time but very sad that Sonny passed away. Give me a time machine get me out of here (LOL)¡¡¡¡¡¡
Classic ! I added a link to this on Sonny's Memorial page ! so cool ........always remembered
Jerry Tiffe is the stand out vocal for the chorus parts and the ending. Jerry and Sonny were friends at that time and Sonny was kind enough to ask my brother to sing the background vocals.
I love these older rare clip videos ❤❤
Great singer
I remember seeing this on American Bandstand many moons ago.
this is from Dick Clark's Where The Action Is TV show
Hot guitar solo.🎸
Whats up with the people looking through the window lol anyways great song and I love watching sonny perform! R.I.P
I think it was a jailhouse with bars.
@@mungox1 looks like though. Lol
They were "inside" watching the "Outsiders".
Cuamto. Años. Tiene. Este. Video. Buenísimo
I liked the 'Dad' back there keeping a protective eye on his daughter. Not understanding the music but being there for his daughter. It's a Dad thing.
See the chick staring out the window at him? lol lip sync if i ever have seen it. He was a good live performer though. Great vocalist and great all around showman. He certainly fit the bill. so sad his life was cut short.
Wait a minute! I am nearly 60 years old (yes, I DO remember this song, when it was released), and I couldn't sit still listening to this !! What's with the square teens in the back ??!! They ain't moving at all !
They’re not really hearing anything, the band is just miming it.
@@sethtenrec Actually, those two squares were hearing the music. This clip is from Where The Action Is. Even though the group was lip-syncing , the recorded music was actually playing for the filming of the episode.
Ladies and Gentlemen...A very young "PATRICK SWAYZE" on lead 🎸🎸🎸
Yeah, love them !!! ☺🎸🎶🎵💕
GREAT!!!!!
The little switch over in the riff.
Que maravilla de cancion,una cumbre del garáge pop norteameicano!!!
❤️♥️❤️
Gracias por subirlo
De nada !! No vi este clip subido en aquel momento
I can't wait for.. the trumpet player to step out from behind the crowd. Lol
David Landsberg
Yes, that's right! Where's the horn player? 😂
The trumpet player on the record was Tommy Baker from Cleveland. He did all the horn arrangements.
@@garrison7888 hi Garrison, I believe it was Evan VanGaurd who played the trumpet, but you're right, it was Tommy Baker who did those awesome arrangements. Best to you, Ricky Biagiola
@@never2old4redeye Tommy did all the horn arrangements for the session. All the horn parts were added after they had the song recorded They just add the parts later. I always wondered what happened to Tommy.
yes, if you listen closely, there was also a keyboard in there
Filmed while it was cold outside. You can see his breath on one of the sideshots of lead singer.
Is that from the show Where the Action is? Early 66’, probably February or March
song came out in fall of '64 (It was one of "OUR SONGS" )
@@termikesmike Time Won’t Let Me is really 64’? Or 66’?
@@daliborsnajdr6871 Recorded September 1965 and then depending on where you lived you would be able to hear it on the radio first and then it would have been available in your local record stores ....
it becomes a "hit" in Feburary 1966 = Billboard .....
@@termikesmike thanks… so why you were telling about ‘64 release of the record? In previous comment
@@daliborsnajdr6871 RE " In previous comment"
where ??
Dick Clark in Boston??...and '66 to boot!!
agh, the bean barrel drums !! ha
Cool stuff
I can't help but wonder if that's Jonathan Richman standing behind Mert Madsen.
No deja verlo desde celulares o tablets, si desde pc
el bajo es lo mejor de este tema
Y eso que lo está tocando con una escoba, fijate
@@robbersoul9558 ese no es el bajo , el gordito es la segunda guitarra, el del bajo que parece un hofner es el que esta detraz del cantante
@@bolivianprince7326 Es verdad! Perdon a los bajistas por mi prejuicio (?
Little Sonny was a sexy frontman!
I was born on this year.
Hola: que pasó con el video? Saludos
Hola, No lo podes ver?
Who needs a microphone!
Band from Cleveland.
Sonny Geracie RIP
Dice Vídeo No Disponible ?!?;
palermovida Exacto!
looks like a Fender Jaguar. Had one once...
still got mine.... (a '66) ...for now, lol
@@daveguitarnowski4402 don't let it go! It's got the greatest sound and feel.... I just couldn't get that twang that the Ventures got out of it and don't believe collecting guitars and not playing them is right. Have fun!
I wish i could see the keyboard ans horns....
Must have been really cool outside, I think I saw his breath and the girls had coats on
Dick Clarks American Bandstand.
No. This is "Where the Action is" in B&W on ABC-TV (USA) in 1966.
@@benhallums3230 Correct! Hi Ben...best to you, Ricky Biagiola
@@benhallums3230 Song came out in fall of '64
@@benhallums3230I recall seeing Where the Action Is!!!!
Where The Action Is TV show hosted by Dick Clark
Youngstown
Easy to do karaoke to!
.70 was an outsider years ago..
Padrisimo!
I married in 66 because of this song😂
Had to be lip sync. Where was the organ and horn section? Guitars not plugged in either. Still great song from my old days.
Oh yea. That was live. lol
they were alive. lol These guys were good players though. Back then that's just what they had to do for TV. audio would suck bad other wise.
eddie bartlet loves Melissa Benoist!!!
You can't have her, she's from our Highlands Ranch area of Littleton CO, ( as is Amy Adams) & married with kids
Is Tom King playing a broom? LOL
this is the youngest I've ever seen Sonny!
Sonny is my 3rd cousin and it’s crazy how identical his younger self around that time and the 70s and myself look
@@tylergerace2643 that's really sweet! You must be very handsome!
@@nancystillman664 lol I am nearly identical to Sonny 😂 just can’t sing at all but I play piano guitar and harp
@@nancystillman664
There has always been music in our Gerace/Geraci family. My grandmother Sherry sang on war ships in ww2 and performed at the White House many many years ago her and Sonny were close for a long time. Last time I seen Sonny in person was when he gave his respects at my grandmother funeral quite some years ago.
American bandstand was a great place to see bands back then. The only problem was Dick Clark who was a patronizing nerd.
Dick Clark was one of the most genial people on TV. He was very kind to artistes, giving every band member the opportunity to speak.
Dick Clark was a great host
Lip syncing.
Lip sync, who cares about this “rare” video.
lipsync
name of the game
When men were still attractive. And men.
Ok....so what happened?
The women also. Lol.