This song is a masterclass in every cool sound a Hammond organ can make in the hands of somebody who knows what he's doing with one. And Jerry Corbetta of Sugarloaf damn sure knew what to do with one, man.
Reminds me of a joke Paul Shaffer made on the original Late Night with David Letterman in the 80's. Paul Shaffer famously used a Hammond B3 to get that classic sound. Letterman, in his musical ignorance, asked Shaffer, "Paul, what kind of organ is that you play to give you that distinct classic sound?" Paul (as I recall) said, "Oh...it's the Hammond Cheesemaster 3000, David."
@@vizzini589 No other instrument can go from sounding like choirs of angels to sounding like the gates of hell, and all points in between, like a Hammond organ.
Oh wow, now that's going to be stuck in my head all night! Could you relate to our quarter track tape, you know the band that performs in the nude... Don't call us child we'll call you
You mentioned my favorite tune by them. They do a shout out to the Beatles in "Don't call Us, We'll Call You" with the line "It sound like John, Paul, and George" followed by the guitar rift from the Beatles tune "I feel fine". And it blends in perfectly with their song. I just love, love, love that part of the tune.
I was 3 when this was on the radio and it was in my head constantly. Eery but cool. Had the same effect a few years later when "Moonlight Feels Right" was on the radio constantly. Smooth flowing monster groove.
Oh yeah, NOTHING got more radio play in the era than this. And the "era" was a loooong time. Absolutely nothing. Song is literally the definition of "radio staple".
@@your_huge_ego_bores_me Yeah, that whole period was magic. "Green-Eyed Lady" is perfection. I think the Beatles era challenged everybody to make radio-friendly stuff that was also kind of progressive and super high-caliber music. And Sugarloaf rose to the occasion in a huge way.
My husband got drafted and we got married in 1968. We lived in Virginia as he was in the Navy stationed at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. This song brings back those early days of marriage, Vietnam era and so many new friends. Wow!
When this first came out I saw Sugarloaf play it in a tiny room in the Student Union at U of Wyoming. Maybe 150-200 people. I was about 13, it was awesome!!
If you both have a hidden blue-eyed gene, you can also have blue-eyed kiddies, green eyes are dominant over blue eyes FYI!! 2 possible shade of green, one shade of blue!!
One of my favorites. I shared this song with my room mate's 9 yr old grandson about 3 months ago. He said it is his favorite song. That is one young one converted to good music. There may be hope for the future.
From the "Sugarloaf" album 1970 this is such a groovy tune which made it to Number 3 on the US charts. This was considered to be very groovy at the time, with a mesmerizing organ and the great guitar riffs with a catchy hook. Glad you were groovin along. Great memory. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦
I saw them in Wichita Kansas in the early 70's. The last song that they did was Green Eyed L:ady an extended verison. At the end of the song the vocalist and organ player walked back on stage, ran forward jumpin over the organ landing and sliding on his knees right unger the two guitar players swinging their guitars smashing them over the top of him and the crowd went nuts. Loved it . I am now 76 years old and I still listen to all the old rockers of the 60's and 70's's. I love watching Ambers reactions, just perfect.
I always loved this song! I really like that you referenced Edgar Winter's Frankenstein... I often felt that and a bit of Carlos Santana flavor in the slow parts. This song was indeed a Gem, as the comment below says. It was one of the more organized jam songs of the era.
This is one of my favorite songs & has such a cool vibe to it. Sugarloaf was a great rock band in the late 60's to early 70's. Their 2 biggest hits were "Green-Eyed Lady" & "Don't Call Us, We'll Call You". They had some other minor hits such as "Tongue In Cheek", "Mother Nature's Wine", "Stars In My Eyes", "I Got A Song" etc.
From the lyrics if you listen, I always thought he was referring to the ocean as the green eyed lady. She feels life I never see setting suns and lonely lovers dreams. Just a thought. You can interpret it as a lady too.
So glad you chose to listen to the full version of this amazing arrangement. There was a horribly chopped version that was air played for radio audiences and doesn't measure up to this one.
I was borned in the 60's . I'm glad you guys appreciate this kind of music. Music like this you can't hear these days. Never will. 60's 70's 80's are the best music around. 💯💥😇
If you're gonna be a one hit wonder, might as well be a song like this. The beat is undeniable, I can feel my 70's porn 'stache growing as I type. Now I'm gonna go hop in the Gran Torino, cruise the strip, and scope out the ladies. 😎
Let's not forget Don't Call Us, We'll Call You. Now I gotta grow my pornstache out to proper 70's bar-cruising standards so I can leer at all the fine ladies in style. Catch ya on the strip
I was about 11 years old when i first heard this cool, slick tune back in the day. I fell in love with it immediately. I never heard anything like that before. Even though it’s been played religiously over the years, I still love this song. It’s a timeless beauty. And I like your comparison to “ Frankenstein “, another awesome, funky jam that grabbed my attention right away. Those were the days !!
I'm so glad you guys hit this. The B3 organ solo is truly epic -- among the best ever recorded, and such a great combination with the bass line. As a keyboardist myself, it took me FOREVER to figure out how the sound around the 7:33 was done. When I finally got it, it was by accident. He TURNED OFF THE MOTOR driving the rotors! The B3 has tonewheels spun by an electric motor. That pitch slide is done by turning off the motor (while the rest of the instrument is on), so that the wheels slow down. In that part of the solo the keyboardist turns the motor off and back on a few times. I really LOVE the effect. Sadly, this group is the epitome of the one-hit wonder. For whatever reasons, this was far and away their best number.
I'm always so glad to see you reviewing the music I grew up on. This is one of those songs that once you hear, you'll never forget. Enjoy! And _ROCK_ _ON!_
Jay, you are right on the money. One of the coolest songs of the decade. You guys don't get a whole lot of jazz requested, especially keyboard jazz and bass. So glad you enjoyed it. Love when you dig deep. Thanks for sharing.
I had the good fortune to see them shortly after their Spaceship Earth album was released. Great group of talented musicians. Thanks for bringing it back.
Love your show. I grew up in the ‘60s, college in ‘70s. The great thing for you two is that you don’t have to suffer through all the BAD music from that era. Essentially we are cherry-picking the best music for you to enjoy. Now, to this song: what a jam! My favorite organ solo, jazzy guitar slinging chords, drums and bass locked in together. A true masterpiece of its time. Try to find something better in today’s music. Good luck!
It's true, there was no shortage of crappy music back then, but the ratio of good to bad was in a whole other league compared to the state of popular music today, which is dead. I mean, can you imagine in the 70's that the best music was from 40 and 50 years earlier?? Sitting around with your headphones, listening to music from the 20's and 30's?? It's totally laughable!! Cheers, friend!
This is from back in MY day. It peaked at #3 on the charts, in 1970. I had the 45 (45 rpm record) of it. It was one of the first records I ever bought.
This on one of my first albums in 1970 I was 9 years old . I doubt a 9 year really understands the lyrics but I had green eyes so I thought that song was for me .lol the album had a variety of artists.
This is one of those songs you'd hear at 2:00 in the morning on some unknown FM radio station, on a cold, rainy November night while driving home after a little light partying with a few friends... An absolute classic!
Every time I hear this song it puts me in the mind of driving down the California coast on highway 1 between San Francisco and Monterey on a drizzly overcast day.
The green eyed lady was Sugar Loaf's lead singer Jerry's girlfriend Kathy. Released on their premiered Album in 1970. It hit the #3 spot on the charts. This was the age when the Beatles, Rolling Stones, etc. Were still on the charts too even the Jackson 5. Damn I'm old, I think Elvis might of even been on the charts still in 70!
I downloaded this version a few years ago and burned it to a CD. Great tune for driving around. You two do the most in depth analysis of any reaction channel. Love y'all!
Jerry Corbetta is the keyboardist, leader (along with Bob Webber, the guitarist), vocalist and writer. 'Corbetta also toured for nearly five years with Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons as the “fifth season” nicknamed “Guido” by Frankie Vallii - Wikipedia.' Jerry used the percussive effect of the Hammond B3 perfectly in this song, also his use of the clavinet was early in the use of that instrument (Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, etc. used the clavinet for a great funky sound). The two solos B3, then guitar are pure jazzy lines showing their maturity on their instruments. The driving force that the bass and drums produce drive this tune into a hit that peaked at #3 on the charts. Jerry Corbetta died in 2016, R.I.P. Jerry.
This Band is INSANE!!!! One of my all-time favorites next to YES!!! They are so freakin Talented!!! And so underrated!!! Love them!!! Love this song!!! Sugarloaf was an American rock band that originated under the name Chocolate Hair in 1968. The band, which formed in Denver, Colorado, scored two Top 10 hits, with the singles "Green-Eyed Lady" and "Don't Call Us, We'll Call You" This band has a psychedelic Jazz/Rock fusion sound to them, but their basic core of their music is Jazz and then they add the Rock or psychedelic Rock vibe to their songs!!! Check out "Don't Call Us."
Back in the late 70s driving home on leave in the Marine Corps. My Sugarloaf 8 track got stuck in my player. From N.Carolina to N.Michigan, heard Green eyed lady a hundred times. Still an awsome song! 😊✌️
Who is the green-eyed lady? According to lead singer Jerry Corbetta, it was his girlfriend at the time, Kathy, who is bandmates referred to as the green-eyed lady. He wrote the song with producer J.C. Phillips and a songwriter named David Riordan.
Don't Call Us, We'll Call You is a must. Van Halen covered it at the beginning of their career. DCUWCY and GEL are both wonderful representations of 70s era music; the music of my childhood.
@@maryannturton9830 There is a pretty cool bootleg recording of VH covering the song from 1975 available on YT. The sound quality isn't necessarily the best but still cool.
I must have heard this song a million times so it's priceless to watch the expressions on your faces as you react to this music for the first time. I think "trippy" is a perfect description for this song. BTW I thought I was the king of classic rock trivia and I know this song's title but if you had asked me before I watched this video I don't think I would have known who the band was. I have heard of the band Sugarloaf before but I didn't know they did this song. I even recognize the graphic you put up. That's the thing about the 60's and 70's. There were so many bands that had just one mega hit single off some album and that's all you knew about the band. I'm sure they had albums out so you can't call them one hit wonders but some bands didn't sell a lot of albums and so they were known to most people by one or two hit singles. It would be like if you only knew one song from the Beatles.
I always loved the drums and organ in this...felt like the soundtrack to some groovy hip party in the late 60's. When it came out i recorded it on my little cassette player right from my also equally little transistor radio...good memories
I heard them perform this song at the very first concert I ever went to. There were several other firsts for me that night which I won't go into. Good memories.
This song is a masterclass in every cool sound a Hammond organ can make in the hands of somebody who knows what he's doing with one. And Jerry Corbetta of Sugarloaf damn sure knew what to do with one, man.
Jerry Corbetta also played the great keyboard parts on the Four Seasons hit "Who Loves You" from 1975.
Hammond B3 with a Leslie Amp......best sound in the world
Reminds me of a joke Paul Shaffer made on the original Late Night with David Letterman in the 80's. Paul Shaffer famously used a Hammond B3 to get that classic sound.
Letterman, in his musical ignorance, asked Shaffer, "Paul, what kind of organ is that you play to give you that distinct classic sound?"
Paul (as I recall) said, "Oh...it's the Hammond Cheesemaster 3000, David."
@@vizzini589 No other instrument can go from sounding like choirs of angels to sounding like the gates of hell, and all points in between, like a Hammond organ.
Booker T was the first real master of the B3 in pop. Can't get better than "Green Onions"
I'm a green eyed lady, myself. I've always loved this bassline.
I’m with ya sista! Sisterhood of the green eyed ladies!!!
Add another green eyed lady to the sisterhood.
Me2
Same.
Ditto! Always loved this song because of that! 💚💚💚
Definitely a vibe that doesn't exist anymore! Love my 60s, 70s music!
This one is a GEM!! Especially the long version.
Good choice
I agree!!
They had a few minor hits after this including "Don't Call Us, We'll Call You". Really though, this was by far their most popular song.
Oh wow, now that's going to be stuck in my head all night! Could you relate to our quarter track tape, you know the band that performs in the nude... Don't call us child we'll call you
I like that they incorporated the riff from the Beatles "I feel fine" in it! hehehe
You mentioned my favorite tune by them. They do a shout out to the Beatles in "Don't call Us, We'll Call You" with the line "It sound like John, Paul, and George" followed by the guitar rift from the Beatles tune "I feel fine". And it blends in perfectly with their song. I just love, love, love that part of the tune.
Damn I remember that song 😂 I'm old as dirt
Great song, I was listening to that song Friday.
I love to see a younger generation groove to the songs I grew up on. Rock on!
All us Green Eyed ladies take this song as our anthem.
Green Eyed Lady here agreeing with you!!!
Yeah, this one's a classic. Can't even count the times hearing this one on the radio.
I was 3 when this was on the radio and it was in my head constantly. Eery but cool. Had the same effect a few years later when "Moonlight Feels Right" was on the radio constantly. Smooth flowing monster groove.
Oh yeah, NOTHING got more radio play in the era than this. And the "era" was a loooong time. Absolutely nothing. Song is literally the definition of "radio staple".
@@your_huge_ego_bores_me Yeah, that whole period was magic. "Green-Eyed Lady" is perfection. I think the Beatles era challenged everybody to make radio-friendly stuff that was also kind of progressive and super high-caliber music. And Sugarloaf rose to the occasion in a huge way.
My husband got drafted and we got married in 1968. We lived in Virginia as he was in the Navy stationed at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. This song brings back those early days of marriage, Vietnam era and so many new friends. Wow!
Did you watch "Madblood"? ; )
I was a Newport News Shipyard brat. Fond memories of this playing on WGH and caramel popcorn at GEX on Mercury Blvd.
@@757optim I was a kid back in the 70s I live in Norfolk, I first heard this song on Dr. Madblood horror movie show!
@@christopherowens6391 I checked a vid on UA-cam of Madblood and the Green Eyed Lady is missing. Probably a copyright thing with UA-cam.
@@757optim yeah
When this first came out I saw Sugarloaf play it in a tiny room in the Student Union at U of Wyoming. Maybe 150-200 people. I was about 13, it was awesome!!
That’s awesome!!!
What a cool memory and experience to have at that age
Yep, just more confirmation that we had the best music ever in the 60's and 70's. Hands down.
This is the music I was blessed to grow up with. I'm so glad to see younger people jamming to it too. Those 70's tunes sure made for great times!
I am a green-eyed lady and always loved this song.
Same Here!!
The Drummer and Organist are in a class of their own. Masterpiece.
Being born to a woman with green eyes, having green eyes myself, and having birthed a green-eyed girl, I LOVE THIS SONG!
If you both have a hidden blue-eyed gene, you can also have blue-eyed kiddies, green eyes are dominant over blue eyes FYI!! 2 possible shade of green, one shade of blue!!
That's cool! I have green eyes and my husband has blue eyes- 2 beautiful colors!!!
One of my favorites. I shared this song with my room mate's 9 yr old grandson about 3 months ago. He said it is his favorite song. That is one young one converted to good music. There may be hope for the future.
You're definitely doing God's work out there, friend! Cheers!
This is just straight up a classic. This definitely influenced progressive metal bands too come.
That bass line is SOO awsome!
From the "Sugarloaf" album 1970 this is such a groovy tune which made it to Number 3 on the US charts.
This was considered to be very groovy at the time, with a mesmerizing organ and the great guitar riffs with a catchy hook.
Glad you were groovin along. Great memory. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦
This song totally encapsulates the sound of the late 60’s and early 70’s. Very psychedelic!
I saw them in Wichita Kansas in the early 70's. The last song that they did was Green Eyed L:ady an extended verison. At the end of the song the vocalist and organ player walked back on stage, ran forward jumpin over the organ landing and sliding on his knees right unger the two guitar players swinging their guitars smashing them over the top of him and the crowd went nuts. Loved it . I am now 76 years old and I still listen to all the old rockers of the 60's and 70's's. I love watching Ambers reactions, just perfect.
I like the way the drumbeat urgently drives forward while the bassline takes its time.
Had this mysterious, slightly spooky groove running through my head as a young kid from massive radio play. Kinda reminds me of "Time of the Season."
Especially the organ solo!
Yes!
Yes,Time of the Season!
Extremely amazing musicianship. Keyboardist was using complex, jazz scales and compelling ideas.
Sugarloaf was effectively a two hit wonder. Their other popular song is Don't Call Us, We'll Call You.
Such an awesome gem, glad you discovered it!!
I'm lucky to say a lived those times,this is a very old song but gets to the point and point is Good music.
I loved this song and their other hit Don't Call Us We Will Call You
This was a major cruising song when I was in high school. Love the review. Jay's gotta love the bass line.
I always loved this song! I really like that you referenced Edgar Winter's Frankenstein... I often felt that and a bit of Carlos Santana flavor in the slow parts. This song was indeed a Gem, as the comment below says. It was one of the more organized jam songs of the era.
This is one of my favorite songs & has such a cool vibe to it. Sugarloaf was a great rock band in the late 60's to early 70's. Their 2 biggest hits were "Green-Eyed Lady" & "Don't Call Us, We'll Call You". They had some other minor hits such as "Tongue In Cheek", "Mother Nature's Wine", "Stars In My Eyes", "I Got A Song" etc.
Ooh I forgot Don’t Call Us, We’ll Call You. Another banger!!
@@heatherbegs Nothing compared to the genius of Green Eyed Lady but it is a good song. I also like Bach Doors Man/Chest Fever.
@@debjorgo I’ll have to check that one out. Really only know the radio hits.
@@heatherbegs And yes, it is "Bach" Doors Man. It's based on a classical piece by Johann Sebastian Bach.
From the lyrics if you listen, I always thought he was referring to the ocean as the green eyed lady. She feels life I never see setting suns and lonely lovers dreams. Just a thought. You can interpret it as a lady too.
I really enjoy watching Amber fall into the groove!!!! ☮️❤️
The mysterious, magical, changing, surprising green eyed lady. A great tune. ☮❤🎶
So glad you chose to listen to the full version of this amazing arrangement. There was a horribly chopped version that was air played for radio audiences and doesn't measure up to this one.
Oh yeah this is definitely a classic masterpiece 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
I was borned in the 60's . I'm glad you guys appreciate this kind of music. Music like this you can't hear these days. Never will. 60's 70's 80's are the best music around. 💯💥😇
GREAT CHOICE ROB SQUAD, I ALWAYS LOVED THE VIBE OF THIS SONG!!! AND THE EXTENDED VERSION HERE IS PRICELESS!❤❤❤❤❤
i saw them open for the Doors at Denver University in 1970 ..... blew them away
That groove tho 🔥🔥🔥
I love that this is the non-AM radio version. Nice work.
"Don't Call Us, We'll Call You" should be next.
If you're gonna be a one hit wonder, might as well be a song like this. The beat is undeniable, I can feel my 70's porn 'stache growing as I type. Now I'm gonna go hop in the Gran Torino, cruise the strip, and scope out the ladies. 😎
Let's not forget Don't Call Us, We'll Call You. Now I gotta grow my pornstache out to proper 70's bar-cruising standards so I can leer at all the fine ladies in style. Catch ya on the strip
Righteous my man!
Jazzy, rockin, even some blues notes. Auditory gem.
maybe the greatest organ solo in pop music...!!!!
I was about 11 years old when i first heard this cool, slick tune back in the day. I fell in love with it immediately. I never heard anything like that before. Even though it’s been played religiously over the years, I still love this song. It’s a timeless beauty. And I like your comparison to “ Frankenstein “,
another awesome, funky jam that grabbed my attention right away. Those were the days !!
An absolutely all time favorite of mine. A plus because I am a Green Eyed Lady!!! But brings back so many memories from my childhood!!! 💚💚💚💚💚💚
They started in Denver, Colorado. Sugarloaf is a mountain and a small community, west of Boulder, Colorado.
You just took me back to my childhood! I’d nearly forgotten this song! Thank you for the reminder!
This one of the all time great jam songs
I'm so glad you guys hit this. The B3 organ solo is truly epic -- among the best ever recorded, and such a great combination with the bass line. As a keyboardist myself, it took me FOREVER to figure out how the sound around the 7:33 was done. When I finally got it, it was by accident. He TURNED OFF THE MOTOR driving the rotors!
The B3 has tonewheels spun by an electric motor. That pitch slide is done by turning off the motor (while the rest of the instrument is on), so that the wheels slow down. In that part of the solo the keyboardist turns the motor off and back on a few times. I really LOVE the effect.
Sadly, this group is the epitome of the one-hit wonder. For whatever reasons, this was far and away their best number.
I'm always so glad to see you reviewing the music I grew up on. This is one of those songs that once you hear, you'll never forget. Enjoy! And _ROCK_ _ON!_
Thanks for doing the album version!! The radio edit cuts out all that funky groove instrumental! Such a great song. Cheers!
Jay, you are right on the money. One of the coolest songs of the decade. You guys don't get a whole lot of jazz requested, especially keyboard jazz and bass. So glad you enjoyed it. Love when you dig deep. Thanks for sharing.
Love this longer version...I've never heard it before this.
Yeah back in the day they didn't play long play versions....lol.
Congrats on playing the Full song! Thank you!
I never really knew how to classify this one. It’s kinda mild psychedelic, fusion, jazz and rock. Much love ❤️
Haven't started yet and I love the two of you. One of my most favorite tunes.
Love this song, one of my favorites. So glad you did the full album version. The single is ok but leaves out the best parts.
There was just so much great music in the early 70's. So glad I grew up in that time frame.
I had the good fortune to see them shortly after their Spaceship Earth album was released. Great group of talented musicians. Thanks for bringing it back.
I honestly do not recall hearing this extended version before. Very familiar with the short release made for a.m. radio back in the day. ✌
Another great song.
Back in my day, this song was on every high school garage band’s repertoire.
I sing this to my wife ALL the time! God, I love that woman!
Now this is a fantastic song choice still has some psychedelic vibes to it .🌞
Love your show. I grew up in the ‘60s, college in ‘70s. The great thing for you two is that you don’t have to suffer through all the BAD music from that era. Essentially we are cherry-picking the best music for you to enjoy.
Now, to this song: what a jam! My favorite organ solo, jazzy guitar slinging chords, drums and bass locked in together. A true masterpiece of its time. Try to find something better in today’s music. Good luck!
It's true, there was no shortage of crappy music back then, but the ratio of good to bad was in a whole other league compared to the state of popular music today, which is dead. I mean, can you imagine in the 70's that the best music was from 40 and 50 years earlier?? Sitting around with your headphones, listening to music from the 20's and 30's?? It's totally laughable!! Cheers, friend!
Thanks for keeping great music alive! Smiling!
This is from back in MY day. It peaked at #3 on the charts, in 1970. I had the 45 (45 rpm record) of it. It was one of the first records I ever bought.
This on one of my first albums in 1970 I was 9 years old . I doubt a 9 year really understands the lyrics but I had green eyes so I thought that song was for me .lol the album had a variety of artists.
This is one of those songs you'd hear at 2:00 in the morning on some unknown FM radio station, on a cold, rainy November night while driving home after a little light partying with a few friends... An absolute classic!
Every time I hear this song it puts me in the mind of driving down the California coast on highway 1 between San Francisco and Monterey on a drizzly overcast day.
Absolutely one of my favorite songs as a young man love love the song because it hits hard with bass and keyboards
Sugarloaf they were awesome
This entire album is fire. Great one to put on while just doing stuff around the house.
As a green eyed lady myself, I love this song!
So what do you want a cookie!
@@michaeladams9250 not from you, but then you’re a troll, so there’s that
The green eyed lady was Sugar Loaf's lead singer Jerry's girlfriend Kathy. Released on their premiered Album in 1970. It hit the #3 spot on the charts. This was the age when the Beatles, Rolling Stones, etc. Were still on the charts too even the Jackson 5. Damn I'm old, I think Elvis might of even been on the charts still in 70!
I downloaded this version a few years ago and burned it to a CD. Great tune for driving around.
You two do the most in depth analysis of any reaction channel. Love y'all!
YES! One of my all time favorite songs and you listened to the album version, not the single 🤘🤘
This song is one of my all time favorites. Such a smooth jazzy, rock, groove and in my music collection for many, many, years now.👍 Peace & Love🕊❤☮
Jerry Corbetta is the keyboardist, leader (along with Bob Webber, the guitarist), vocalist and writer. 'Corbetta also toured for nearly five years with Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons as the “fifth season” nicknamed “Guido” by Frankie Vallii - Wikipedia.' Jerry used the percussive effect of the Hammond B3 perfectly in this song, also his use of the clavinet was early in the use of that instrument (Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, etc. used the clavinet for a great funky sound). The two solos B3, then guitar are pure jazzy lines showing their maturity on their instruments. The driving force that the bass and drums produce drive this tune into a hit that peaked at #3 on the charts. Jerry Corbetta died in 2016, R.I.P. Jerry.
Love that you did the whole song with the freaky Hammond solos.
One of the best rock songs ever!
One of my all-time favorite songs! I love this song!
Such an awesome song!! Glad you played the long version. They played a shorter version on the radio.
“Don’t call us, we’ll call you” is another good one from Sugar Loaf!
This Band is INSANE!!!! One of my all-time favorites next to YES!!! They are so freakin Talented!!! And so underrated!!! Love them!!! Love this song!!! Sugarloaf was an American rock band that originated under the name Chocolate Hair in 1968. The band, which formed in Denver, Colorado, scored two Top 10 hits, with the singles "Green-Eyed Lady" and "Don't Call Us, We'll Call You" This band has a psychedelic Jazz/Rock fusion sound to them, but their basic core of their music is Jazz and then they add the Rock or psychedelic Rock vibe to their songs!!! Check out "Don't Call Us."
Definitely a classic !! Next great Sugarloaf song ... "DON'T CALL US ... WE'LL CALL YOU"
The bass line and keyboards really make this song. Jazz chords help it along as well.
Thanks for reacting!
Back in the late 70s driving home on leave in the Marine Corps. My Sugarloaf 8 track got stuck in my player. From N.Carolina to N.Michigan, heard Green eyed lady a hundred times. Still an awsome song! 😊✌️
Who is the green-eyed lady? According to lead singer Jerry Corbetta, it was his girlfriend at the time, Kathy, who is bandmates referred to as the green-eyed lady. He wrote the song with producer J.C. Phillips and a songwriter named David Riordan.
I'm right here 🔥
Soothing every raging wave that comes
@@GreenEyedLady Such an appropriate handle for this song!
Don't Call Us, We'll Call You is a must. Van Halen covered it at the beginning of their career. DCUWCY and GEL are both wonderful representations of 70s era music; the music of my childhood.
Where can I hear that Van Halen cover?
@@maryannturton9830 There is a pretty cool bootleg recording of VH covering the song from 1975 available on YT. The sound quality isn't necessarily the best but still cool.
“Don’t Call Us…” is killer, too!
I must have heard this song a million times so it's priceless to watch the expressions on your faces as you react to this music for the first time. I think "trippy" is a perfect description for this song. BTW I thought I was the king of classic rock trivia and I know this song's title but if you had asked me before I watched this video I don't think I would have known who the band was. I have heard of the band Sugarloaf before but I didn't know they did this song. I even recognize the graphic you put up. That's the thing about the 60's and 70's. There were so many bands that had just one mega hit single off some album and that's all you knew about the band. I'm sure they had albums out so you can't call them one hit wonders but some bands didn't sell a lot of albums and so they were known to most people by one or two hit singles. It would be like if you only knew one song from the Beatles.
One of the greatest intros in music history.
thanks great song
I really hope you both receive the love you give. As a old man I know love when I see it. Keep rockin 😎
I was a senior in high school and listened to this a lot. Great memories.
I loved hitting the roller skates and flying around the rink when this song came on!
I always loved the drums and organ in this...felt like the soundtrack to some groovy hip party in the late 60's. When it came out i recorded it on my little cassette player right from my also equally little transistor radio...good memories
I heard them perform this song at the very first concert I ever went to. There were several other firsts for me that night which I won't go into. Good memories.
yeah, I used to listen to this when I was a little kid, takes me back