The Gap Band - Live In Houston (1981)
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- Опубліковано 20 бер 2020
- Introduction by the great Archie Sampier.
The Gap Band was an American R&B and funk band that rose to fame during the 1970s and 1980s. The band consisted of three brothers Charlie, Ronnie, and Robert Wilson; and it was named after streets (Greenwood, Archer, and Pine) in the historic Greenwood neighborhood in the brothers' hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma. After 43 years together, they retired in 2010.
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00:00 Introduction
00:48 When I Look In Your Eyes
03:52 Gash Gash Gash
06:35 Shake
12:40 Party Lights
17:44 You Can Count On Me
22:30 Nothing Comes To Sleepers
27:26 No Hiding Place
40:22 Oops ( I Don‘t Believe You Want To Get Up And Dance)
46:39 Yearning For Your Love (Part 1) first encore
52:25 Yearning For Your Love (Part 2) second encore
And did they thank Slave for opening up? What an evening 🤩
No "Burn Rubber On Me"?
Rescue162 & no Humpin
I don't think those songs had been made yet.
Yes the did.
Bring back good 😁😁😉 memories
This is real music who is still listening in 2024
I'm Right Here Listening from South Africa on Our Freedom Day the 27th of April 2024.
Me
Me!
Uncle Charlie is 68 and _will_ sing anyone under the table right now. And he looks the same. Gap Band, EWF, Zapp, Ohio Players, Kool and the Gang, Isley Brothers, Cameo, Commodores, War, just to name a few are my go to for some _real_ music. My 24 year old self knows some great music from the icons and legends. 👊👊👊👊👊👊👊🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
If you ain't but 24 keep these groups in your heart youngster. I see you know good music. I'm fixin to be 56 and these groups were my jam when i was a teenager. Spread it to your kids and friends. Music today sux to me. Props David.
Yes you do✋😉!
I'm an OG and you have earned my respect, young Brother. You know your music
You got great taste young man!
Bless you .!!
Back when there were no cellphones recording, real instruments being played, no lip synching and no high tech stage presentations. This is pure joy!
PREACH, Sista!!!
They need to get back that sound again
I would kill for black musicians like this to come back. I'm mexican btw
And the crowd could be as quiet as a mouse, or as massive as a freight train. Shit was probably glorious
@@MrBennieb5769 yep!
This is why Charlie, Ronnie and Robert Wilson aka The Gap Band will go down in history as one of the greatest LIVE bands of all time. This concert is pure FIRE!!!!!
Facts
Saw them in concert. Amazing.
Charlie Wilson stage present is second to none. Best stage present I’ve ever seen in a entertainer
Agreed...saw him in Houston (The Woodlands - Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavillion). An older more mature C.W., and this dude rocked it. A very memorable performance!!!
Agreed, young Charlie had a magical stage presence. And his brothers were a perfect complement.
🤔 You've ever seen James brown perform?
thats a band that is so on point with how they figure out how to get right to your gut (soul)...and it starts with Charlie Wilson's voice...which is one of the most recognizable and influential singing voices in popular music. These guys are legends. And as far as Im concerned, they deserve an induction into the Rock 'N Roll Hall of Fame. RIP, Ronnie Wilson and Robert Wilson. The Gap Band tales up a LOT of space on the soundtrack of my life. I hear "Outstanding", and Im thinking of block parties in my hood, back in the day....and family picnics...and going to the roller skating rink on Friday nights...Mom playing their music around the house on Saturdays, while Im hurrying up doing my chores, so I can get out of the house...and playing their music in my first car in the parking lot at high school, after school let out. Thats what they mean to me. God bless these guys...legends.
I saw the Gap band band live raw you brand new in the early 70's I averaged at least 2 concerts a month in the early 70, so many groups,so much talent.there will never be another decade like it. The music, fashion, fighting for our rights
you are so blessed to have seen all these amazing bands live! Seeing the Gap Band live was on my bucket list since i was a teen in the late 80's🙂
This should be saved in the congressional library for historical preservation
These are my relatives. All my
Life I’ve been exposed to them but now looking back as an adult and rewatching their old videos I see why they are one of the greatest bands of all time. R.I.P Robert & Ronnie.
Ronnie was a friend 😊
Had to come revisit this with Ronnie's recent passing. Man these dudes were so cold they're hot! Talent on talent! RIP Ronnie and Robbie. Bless Charlie... still sounding amazing. 🙏🏾
SAW THIS GREAT SHOW IN 1981 , UNBELIEVABLE FUNK, ENERGY, MUSICIANSHIP AND SHOWMANSHIP!
Wow you are so lucky, I was only 16 then and in the UK I wish I could have seen them live!
People forget how cold Charlie is on the keys and the organ
They know now
Nobody forgot
LOVE HIS PLAYING! And I always get a chill when CW starts to sing-LIVE or a recording- I come alive, get hype! Glad to know CW is still here and on the other side of that stuff. ❤❤❤CW'S VOICE.
RIP Robert Wilson. He made that bass come alive. 🎶💜🙏 21.3.2020
I grew up listening to the GAP BAND in the 80s. I still love and miss them. I miss Ronnie and Robert. RIP bros. and Charlie you still got it bro. My ❤ goes out to you and your family.
Ain't nobody gonna do it like Uncle Charlie W. and Gap Band...This band didn't disappoint...
They had a sound that can't be replaced.
Absolutely amazing talents ! Charlie; his brothers; and the fantastic band brought it down ! I can't believe that was 40 years ago. My baby girl was born that year !
The Gap Band was fucking killing it here! I wish that these kind of shows could exist again, fuck sake this is nice!
The devil doesn't want it to exist he's too damn jealous.
Those were tha day's man, no auto tune, a real band and just having fun, drinking n smokin
Yes sir
And dancing.
ROBERT WILSON IS ONE OF THE MOST UNDERRATED BASS PLAYERS IN HISTORY!
Definitely! Great showman as well.
I did not realize, that after all of this time, that the GAP Band was actually A BAND! Not EWF, but a GREAT BAND in their own right. That Flugelhorn solo by Ronnie Wilson was beautiful.
@@HolyRollerTV That's a very bold statement! Uncle Charlie is clearly a better performer, but I wouldn't say a better singer than, PB or MW. It's like comparing Jennifer Hudson to Beyonce Knowles...the former is clearly a better singer and the latter is clearly a better performer. Absolutely agree with you regarding the heat these groups provide...something for everybody!
@@HolyRollerTV Your point was clear to me as crystal. So, there it is. I'm of the opinion that PB and MW are better at singing, vs. performing, than CW. My opinion simply differs from yours.
@@HolyRollerTV I always yield to women and children. Peace.
Aw c'mon now really??
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥man sometimes I’m mad I was born in ‘91 cause concerts don’t hit like this anymore!!!!!!! Thank you for leaving this jewel !
"Ronnie Wilson was a genius with creating, producing, and playing the flugelhorn, Trumpet, keyboards, and singing music, from childhood to his early seventies," she added. "He will be truly missed!!"
That brass is kicking ass
Charlie Wilson is a legendary warrior! The Gap Band is definitely one of my all time favorites! I swear when I blast their music in my car, it literally vibrates! "My heart is yearning for your love!" 🎼🎹🎵🎶🎸
Great concert! One of the baddest Funk/R&B bands of all time at their peak! #RIP to Robert and now Ronnie Wilson. Much ❤ to Uncle Charlie.
Now in 2020 those stage outfits are still SERIOUS! Only Charlie can do. Its Outstanding.
Charlie it is a truly blessing from God I first attend his concert in the Bay Area yrs ago still with high energy today as yesterday , always been a fan ! He dropped a bomb on me !!
R.I.P. Ronnie Wilson. Charlie Wilson is on the same level as Ron Isley Teddy Luther Walter Williams Eddie Levert etc
Ronnie died? When did that happen?
@@slimgoodboogie2184 no miss print. Robert is the one that died
Still my favorite R&B Group!
Best concert! All the brothers still with the band! Charlie with that body, those outfits, the hats, those perfect teeth, the energy! That whistle, that little eek! I would have loved to be there! 💜💚
Only 2 minutes in & the vibe is so exciting! This is gonna be GOOD!!!
Charlie Wilson looks and sounds the same. Praise God.
This was a 28 year old uncle Charlie in this clip. He's still going today at 67 a blessing indeed!
@greenmean1 Gap''s drummer Raymond Calhoun looked like Charlie also.
@@roderickgrayson8743 Yes he did and fun to play with! I had the honor of playing with Calhoun on a couple of dates with the Dazz Band. Calhoun can play his azz off!!
@@kevinjackson4457 Yeah....he cold blooded on that clock...he added to Gap's sound...he also played on Anita Baker's first album.
@@roderickgrayson8743 yes Sir! Calhoun's pocket and time is a long lost art. Nowdays, all most of these cats want to do is play fast and fill up every measure they can in a song!
There is no WAY a lot these of drummers would have lasted on a gig with Gap! Especially back in the day cause uncle Charlie was ruthless about the pocket😂😂😂😂😂
Those were the day's, having fun and listening to the tunes, smoke your weed, the cops wouldn't bother you at all. THE HOUSTON SUMMIT.
Saw them many times in concert... I still travel across the country to see Charlie many times this day and age...
The gap band is a outstanding band😘😘
I really enjoyed the gap band I grew up with and listening to all of the groups that David Richardson name off and also have some of there music 🎵🎶🎼 the gap band is number one and you just go down the line great memories and I still love them to this day RIH ROBERT and RONNIE you guys are truly missed but never forgotten
See what u did there
Out of Tulsa, Oklahoma........outstanding.
That band was on fire. Robert Wilson was an “outstanding” bass player. He must have had pretty high action on his basses to beat the hell out of them like that and get that kind of clarity from a stock that bass.
Just discovered this band they’re amazing!
MY BLACK ASS GONNA BE LATE FOR WORK THIS MORNING WATCHING THE FUNKY ASS GAP BAND.I'M TELLING MY BOSS IT WAS THE WILSON BROTHER'S FAULT THAT I'M LATE.
Reelblack keeping black culture alive, thank you!!!
I've never got the chance to see all 3 brothers on stage together since I'm a 90s baby. I'm so very grateful though that I got to see Charlie since he's been a solo artist. His 2017 tour with Fantasia and Johnny Gill was amazing! That brotha puts on a show! Top notch entertainment!
I love watching this extraordinary group with the incredible musical talent and Charlie Wilson at his prime!
Anybody else start hearing 'Early In the Morning' playing in ur head when ur thinking about having to get up earlier in the morning than u want too? 😄 Probably just me, thats how much of a music head I am. I have a song for just about every situation or occurrence that will automatically cue up in my head. 🎶
Me too. 😂
My mother loved the Gap Band she went to all the concerts and shootz I'm following in her footsteps I love me to some uncle Charlie
Thanks for sharing. I grew up in Houston we absolutely loved The Gap Band!
I love old school music I believe the whole world can use it never abusive it Gap Band fan4life I would love to join the group since my brother work for Bay Area Productions Lionel b e a. I go to the concert free ticket always got a standing ovation singing with Charlie Wilson in my seat
I was at this show....21 yrs old...At the Summit...Yarborough and Peeples were there as well
I love this band. When Ronnie Wilson was playing his solo I couldn't keep the tears away. So sad that Robert & Ronnie are gone. Love Charlie Wilson and still listen & dance to their music.
Uncle Charlie... Just in case you read this message..or if someone in his circle reads this....Your friend from Tulsa Fred Mom's passed... He told me lots of stories about y'all growing up on G. A, and Pine... He said y'all also went to church together... He was my best friend.. We spent years together in L.A.
Please get in touch with me Mr last name Wilson.
My name is Kensey...I can be ed thru this page. Love this video You are the BEST!!♥️❤️💥💥❤️❤️💥💥💯💯
it s 2020 and this energy is needed our time was pure and natural feelings wishing youth could create something like this that was so good to smile
Their music is timeless!!
Seem like all the classic shows happened in Houston.
Probably the only venue recording the performances I suppose...
Exactly..that P-Funk one ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I Love The Gap Band!! Please come back to Denver ❤❤❤
Yes, Gap Band -- loved them!
I remember this concert. They played in Dallas after Houston.
Gerald Johnson I saw them back home in Cleveland when this tour was going on and they tore it up at public hall!!!
@@DJWOLFLIVE Yes they were good.
I was 16 and my sister took me to this concert my she rest in peace
@@sandrathomas8624 Sorry for your loss. Bless.🙏💜🎵🎼🎧
@@rasjahson6261 thank you looking at this just remind me of the good times we had
I was 10 years old and already a huge fan at this point
Countless bands owe their groove to the Gap Band...
I love you the Gap band group ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I love all his songs
Definition of SOUL!!!!!!
I LOVE the Gap band! Let's gooo
PURE BEAUTY, JOY & REALLLLL MUSICAL ABILITIES & TALENTS!!!!
Awesome stuff all around to behold & cherish within.
Such great memories, to carry within our minds & hearts.
I Thank God Almighty, for the pure gift of these men & they joy that they brought so many, for so long.
Thank you, Reelblack One, for sharing this amazing video with your viewers!
Robert Wilson is one of the unsung bass players of funk. He had a very distinct own sound and contibuted a lot to the gap band sound, thanks for the upload.
Was Robert Wilson kin of Charlie Wilson. Pray tell
Bo 2 4. u. All 3 of them are brothers
Robert was a monster! A Fender Precision bass was his weapon of choice. I liked that he used his main red one for the majority of the show but when they played "Yearnin'", he came back with a natural one detuned to low"B", while being all over the stage and not missing a beat. Them P-basses had some growl in them! RIP Robert.......
@@kjwilkguitar sound like you know what you're talkin about you taught me something this morning. Thank you
@@bo24.u.98 You're welcome. I am a musician so I notice things like that.
i have been "REELBLACK BINGEING" ALL DAY
Saame
I knew charlie he performed at one of my clubs,in the 80's. Uncle Charlie later in his career.!!!
Club Lexxus,Lafayette, la. Simcoe strip. Lol!!!
Blisteringly funky stuff herein - thx
I remember this concert in Greensboro, NC back in the day.
This take me waaaay back.
Thanks for the upload and bringing back the memories.
Wow!!! What an incredible concert!!!
Back when concerts were full of cool people and instruments..
I feel sorry for music ears where this wasn't the norm,the music you use to hear, to now it ain't even fair,gap band brought it in the studio and on stage, Charlie Wilson always been cold,this is a concert and this is back when entertainers showed you star power, respect,rip Robert Wilson,they tore it up in Htown
BEAUTIFUL CONCERT👍👍👍👍
Houston always love the Gap Band. Yesss Uncle Charlie
Good to see the late great Jimi Macon on guitar!
My dog was watching the tv so intently during party lights 🤣 i love my buddy it went right on his playlist
Great show Times this is the funk music
The Houston Summit. Im glad the Summit or whom ever video many of the shows. a great look back on music history. I know ive seen Parliament, Rick James and Journey all video taped from The Summit. I saw many great concerts in the 80s and 90s and Rocket games there before it became Lakewood Church.
Jobbie.clark.jr.
My grandma's music 🎶 ❤
Grandma? I must be old as crap cause theres a baby in ur pic (im a couple of yrs older than beyonce)
Shamaneika Johnson It’s my kind of music (the music with REAL talent that plays REAL instruments) unlike what they call music today, hence why they call this Old School!
@@DJWOLFLIVE they call it "trap" music today..LOL
The good ol Summit if someone had The Jacksons Live from 1981 The Summit it would be gold 😎
Those were the days!!!!!!!!
Uncle Charlie still got it in 2020.
I LOVE this group! Thank you so much for sharing! ❤️🥰❤️
They gave u what u expected Fort Worth Texas 1981
Charlie is the baddest he’s Stevie and Donny merge into one voice🙏🏾😇 he still bad too!!!
THOSE WERE HIS HEROES
Yep.
I agree and from Charlie is where Aaron Hall got his shine from..there is a live video on youtube Charlie Wilson is called on stage by Keith Sweat..Uncle Charlie do a live version of the song "Let's Chill" He take that 💩home.👍💯😎
The gap band go off
Les voir tout les trois 🥇🏆🎀 c encore plus 🎶🎶🎶🎶 magnifique ❤️😘👠💃 j'adooooooore !!!🎶🎶🎶🎶👍👍👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😘ils nous ont fait des sacrés bons morceaux 🌹 😘 🎶🎶❤️🥇🏆🎀👠💃
My favorite band
Uncle Charlie still has his voice, gone with your bad self Unc Mike in Denver 🤩
Archie killed that intro
Eonjoyed going back in time.
They're my number one bad GAP all day !
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I love the Gap Band thank u for this u always upload the best entertainment 💕
That was that coked up speed . Man I miss those concerts. Gotta love it
One of my favorite artist the GAP BAND
That bass is funky as it wannabe awesome
a true entertainer, then and now
Wow what a treat!
Grew up a block over from them on Cheyenne St. ..been around all three brothers...Robert would barely speak...I used to wonder what his voice sounded like...now I know he can actually sing.
Robert was too cool for talking.
Old school jams
I remember my older cousins, supposed to be babysitting, locking my lil brother, cousin, and I in the room and throwing a party while my parents were at this concert!🤣
The Jeffersons!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Rest I peace Uncle Charlie u will be missed no doubt about it❤❤
Charlie Wilson is still alive!