We might be old but we were in the good era listening and dancing to good music eating good food helping our parents and grandparents gardening and farming. Go to school and made good grades. Kids now will never know the real deal.
Right on! 60's and 70's, the 80's metal was good too. Ya know it kinda feels like our generation is the last one that truly knows great music. Homesick anyone?
One of the best unknown bands of the 70s, I lived in LA, my neighbor was a disc jockey. I worked on his cars, and he gave me promo albums. Got these guys and was blown away. Thanks JIM
I wouldn't say they were unknown, they had 5 top 20 singles in the 70's and a couple of big albums. Their peak was very short though, maybe 3 -4 years so I guess 'forgotten' is probably more accurate.
Being a Southern girl all my life... it's been a long one. I've listened to this band since 1970 something. They rocked, they still Rock. Ronnie and Dean are some great guys. Killer music. Very underrated. They could sing the farmers almanac. ❤
I saw ARS back in the late 80s and was invited to go back stage and meet the members. I spent about an hour sitting down and talking to Barry about guitars and writing songs. He was a very nice person.
This was the only band I ever saw in Concert. It was the band my first boyfriend I ever liked. I was in the 9th grade. I am 60 now and still rememeber.
THANK YOU so much for posting this fantastic collection! This band was the 'theme music' to my oft broken hearted teen years. EVERY song in this collection has an individual broken hearted memory attached to it.
The greatness of this group of studio musicians was only glimpsed by most people who only heard 'So Into You' on the FM. Their deeper catalog of songs of songs (from 1972 through 1981) holds six or seven gems that people have never heard - or will never hear now even on XM and the rest of those focused services. The age of FM (1970-2000) was a mixed bag for the boys from Doraville - 'Spooky' and 'SIY' made the cut, the rest were almost completely ignored. So if you're reading this and have not listened to the deeper cut ARS songs that range from lovely, to funny, to funky and several, to rock and rollin' open your mind and type in ARS. Enjoy this music while it's still with us...
This was such a great band in their heyday.....Barry was so underrated....Ronnie was a wonderful lead singer.....Miss this kinda music.....Today's music is CRAP !!!!
ARS = 100% Class Act .. These guys know how to take care of business with their Jazz,Rock,Country Rock, Classy Licks and Attitude is what made this band have big success short term.. When you see these guys play,, you really get your money’s worth.. They aim to leave a little Atlanta with you.. Thank you guys for getting me through Atlanta,Ga two times a year for 25 years..
OH my God, so sad... i ve just learned it today. A band no matter what, will never be the same again losing one key member. Anyway RIP idol may you find happiness with our ALMIGHTY LORD. Condolence to your bereaved family.
Had the good fortune of seeing them July 4th 1978 with the stones, journey, ozark mountain daredevils and april wine. Amazing $20 general admission ticket price in Buffalo. The pre show festivities 24 hrs before the doors opened was worth the price alone.
Ronnie Hammond was one the nicest people I have ever met. As I was walking by him backstage, he stopped and said-"Hey I'm Ronnie" I almost freaked out because I didn't want to bother him. He was a gentleman.
Lake Eufala Alabama in 1999, I had the opportunity to hang out with the band after an outdoor concert. I was the only outsider, with a cooler. Ronnie Hammond and the rest of the band treated me like I was one of them. I don't remember who got my last beer but it was awesome! I used to drink Wine on Sunday because of them.
They definitely don't make music like this anymore. One of the best that was number 1# in my life. Me still listening in 2001 as long as I live I'll be listening. 🙏💜🙏
ARS is one of the most overlooked,and Missed bands in most people's collection Of music. I turned my 27 y.o. son , a drummer, and they are now one of his top 25. Pass their superior range and jams onto your sons n daughters.
I really wish I had paid more attention to this great music ARS TURNED OUT, THIS MUSIC NEVER GOES OUT OF STYLE AS FAR AS I'M CONCERNED. PEACE AND LOVE TO ALL THOSE EVER TALENTED GUYS, PEACE AND LOVE ALWAYS TO ARS LOVE YOU GUYS LAURIE
Robert Nix spent Christmas with us one year after he left the band; but the songs never died God Bless U Robert for your talent and friendship, the road trip too with ARS. RIP my friend.
ARS IS ONE OF THE BEST BAND'S OF MY TIME, BUT IT WAS EXTREMELY UNDER RATED BANDS OF MY TIME. I WISHED THEY WOULD MAKE A HUGE COMEBACK ID DEFINITELY GET FRONT ROW SEATS.
Amen- Being a Southern Rock guru - 70's in Jax Fl Skynrd/Johnny VanZant,Molly Hatchet,Blackfoot,Alman Bros all coming out of Jax and the Outlaws Fl Guitar Army out of Tampa - ARS was right up there with the best miss real music but still have my Less Paul and Strat 60 in a couple of years but they will never take my music away
Wherever this music took me..don’t want to come back..every recording has a beautiful long instrumental ..l don’t recall these instrumentals getting the air time they deserved…thank you to the powers that be for this musical adventure and reconnection with my past..🇨🇦
I saw them as the second band right before the Original Skynyrd, Nashville '77, only months before.........WOW what the concerts were in those days. Southern Rock ruled the days, but loved some Doobies, etc. too.
it just pop up my memory, but ive known this band in 1978. After 45 years, ive finally rediscovered them today AUGUST 16, 2023(18:41 WEDNESDAY)coz after the "EXILE" band i tried to squeeze my brain for some GROUP that went to the pit of oblivium and here they are, with the song that left a mark on me WHICH IS "imaginary lover" and "SPOOKY" only . The rest of their albums im really not aware of. Im turning 62 on NOV. 23, 2023.
I just want to say that I was at the southern rock festival in Georgia 1975-76 and u all rocked my Ranger ass of I was on stage and I have to say u guys and 38,LSB, Out laws,etc. .. I am carrying out the music
Yep so underrated ! Saw them so many times- they were the best Southern band!! I booked a band called Paper Sunshine at a Tech frat party- I was walking around to all the frat parties- Came upon this fairly new band- I hung around all night they were so good! They already had an agent! Enjoyed folling them!
Soy fan a este grupo melodía letra lo tiene todo los escucho desde mis 12 años siempre en mi corazón y memoria lo bueno no pasa al pasar de los años the best escuchenlo no se arrepentirán. Gracias por su música.
Great band! When I hear ARS I am immediately taken back to 1978-79-80...but how can a greatest hits collection not include The Ballad of Lois Malone or Evileen? I know mine and you know yours, here's one to one of a kind!
I am 56 years old, bring back to my southern roots, GOOD southern music,easy,smooth, and had a meaning. love listing them almost everday . thank God there music is still around.
I'm sneaking up on 45 but ya know, ARS has the greatest fans, bar none! Me pappy used to sing "Doraville" every single time we got off at the Clairmont exit. Crap. Now I'm getting misty...
Gonna see them this Fri{10/9/16} at the Cumming fair and I know they'll sound as good to my 60yr old ears as they did to my 30yr old ones back in the day. Truly unique Southern Style!
Most of what is called music today. Isn't nothing but machines. One singer and 50 dancers in behind them. Loved the real stuff. 70s and 80s. Live music. People who played and sang. Just good foot stomping music. Not someone who has 20 costume changes in their appearance. Really would rather have what we had then. Then what's now.
My dad is a young'un @ 64. He had that guy play with him. It was amazing! He was a phenomenal keyboardist..He wrote "spooky". period. It was such an honor for my dad to get to play with the originator of such a great tune! But ARS rocked it so hard!
From a site called Songfacts: This song was originally an instrumental (written) by the saxophone player Mike Shapiro, who recorded it as Mike Sharpe. J.R. Cobb, who was the band's lead guitarist, heard this song and added lyrics to it with their producer Buddy Buie. Cobb later formed the Atlanta Rhythm Section along with fellow band member Dean Daughtry and members of a band called The Candymen.
Amanita Versicula and Reb Short - James Cobb came along long after this song was recorded and did not write the lyrics. From Wikipedia: "Spooky" was originally an instrumental song performed by saxophonist Mike Sharpe (Shapiro), written by Shapiro and Harry Middlebrooks, Jr., which first charted in 1967 hitting #57 on the US pop charts. Its best-known version was created by Ron Hirsch when he added lyrics centering on a "spooky little girl". In 1968, the vocal version of the song reached #3 in the U.S. (Billboard Hot 100) and #46 in the UK. James Cobb (along with bandmate Dean Daughtry) later became part of the Atlanta Rhythm Section and re-recorded "Spooky" in 1979. ARS's version hit #17 in the US and #48 in the UK.
Saw them on Japan Jam 2 at Yokohama Stadium in 1980. I've been a huge fan since I heard SO INTO YOU from radio in the late 70s. Most Japanese wanted to see Cheap Trick in there but I really wanted see this SOUTHERN ROCK band. This totally sounds great!!! They brought me back bitter sweet memories a lot. Dave Heil, where r u now? Let me know. I know where Jake is. I couldn't find you on his FB. I'm gonna visit a friend of mine in Texas soon.
They are playing this month in Athens, GA and Woodstock, GA, August 30th and 31st, if you're in the neighborhood. Kind of a long drive from Columbus, GA.
I don't know who this band is playing here, but I assembled all the cue points here for you. I spent huge time getting every single second perfect on this. Maybe "like" so it pops atop the comments so everyone will see & enjoy it: So into You (Buddy Buie / Dean Daughtry / Robert Nix) 00:00:00 Spooky (Buie / Cobb / Gilbert / Hague / (+ others)) 00:06:53 Imaginary Lover (Buddy Buie / Dean Daughtry / Robert Nix) 00:11:47 Champagne Jam (Buddy Buie / J.R. Cobb / Robert Nix) 00:17:19 Jukin' (Buddy Buie / Robert Nix) 00:22:06 I'm Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight (Buddy Buie / Dean Daughtry / Robert Nix) 00:25:49 Homesick (Buddy Buie / J.R. Cobb / Gordon Jenkins) 00:30:33 Georgia Rhythm (Buddy Buie / J.R. Cobb / Robert Nix) 00:35:45 Free Spirit (Buddy Buie / Ronnie Hammond / Robert Nix) 00:41:11 Doraville (Barry Bailey / Buddy Buie / Robert Nix) 00:45:20 Dog Days (Buddy Buie / Dean Daughtry / Robert Nix) 00:48:56 Do It or Die (Buddy Buie / J.R. Cobb / Ronnie Hammond) 00:52:40 Or just use my ARS playlist, which I think you'll find crushes these song selections anyway :)
@@hikgerguy1234 I haven't put Ozark Mountain Daredevils in any of my playlists so you must have hit someone else's. Or at least I think, if I'm not yet going senior-momented, of the hundreds of playlist entries I've created I haven't included Jackie Blue :) Maybe try again clicking my username and looking again for the ARS playlist and a few others of which one or two might do something for you, like the Spirit or Quicksilver, or one of those 50+ ones that I spent forever assembling and tuning :)
@@hikgerguy1234 Okay, the one I made is "A proper introduction to ARS-Atlanta Rhythm Section" and it's purely ARS. I made a couple of dozen playlists so you may have to squint to pick it out, haha
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Some people say that it sucks being old
But I say that it's great I got to see and hear the greatest groups of the century
@Maria Eugenia Fernandez 45 YEARS later, still know ever word and every lick and solo
We might be old but we were in the good era listening and dancing to good music eating good food helping our parents and grandparents gardening and farming. Go to school and made good grades. Kids now will never know the real deal.
@Maria Eugenia Fernandez I second in motion.
Amen! I lived in the Valley, I saw them all. From 1974-1984.
I've got a hoodie that says "I may be old but I've seen all the great bands"
Still listen to ARS in2023 ... I'm77 ....
Right on! 60's and 70's, the 80's metal was good too. Ya know it kinda feels like our generation is the last one that truly knows great music.
Homesick anyone?
One of the best unknown bands of the 70s, I lived in LA, my neighbor was a disc jockey. I worked on his cars, and he gave me promo albums. Got these guys and was blown away. Thanks JIM
I wouldn't say they were unknown, they had 5 top 20 singles in the 70's and a couple of big albums. Their peak was very short though, maybe 3 -4 years so I guess 'forgotten' is probably more accurate.
@@Veaseify They are the only band to have a top 20 hit 10 years apart with the same song (Classics IV Spooky #3, 1968, -- ARS #17, 1979)
They weren’t unknown in Georgia! Lol
they weren't unknown - I listened to them for 10 years in the 70s, still love them today, tehy were very popular in Boston
Too awesome!
What I love about ARS was the well thought melodic solos. Those guitars are simply exceptional.
Being a Southern girl all my life... it's been a long one. I've listened to this band since 1970 something. They rocked, they still Rock. Ronnie and Dean are some great guys. Killer music. Very underrated. They could sing the farmers almanac. ❤
Yes I'd love a slice of Peach Pie Dear !The Cornman of The 20SICKNESS!!Happy Halloween 🎉🎉PARTY Hardy!!
I saw ARS back in the late 80s and was invited to go back stage and meet the members. I spent about an hour sitting down and talking to Barry about guitars and writing songs.
He was a very nice person.
This was the only band I ever saw in Concert. It was the band my first boyfriend I ever liked. I was in the 9th grade. I am 60 now and still rememeber.
I just saw them a couple weeks ago. They rocked
THANK YOU so much for posting this fantastic collection! This band was the 'theme music' to my oft broken hearted teen years. EVERY song in this collection has an individual broken hearted memory attached to it.
The greatness of this group of studio musicians was only glimpsed by most people who only heard 'So Into You' on the FM. Their deeper catalog of songs of songs (from 1972 through 1981) holds six or seven gems that people have never heard - or will never hear now even on XM and the rest of those focused services. The age of FM (1970-2000) was a mixed bag for the boys from Doraville - 'Spooky' and 'SIY' made the cut, the rest were almost completely ignored. So if you're reading this and have not listened to the deeper cut ARS songs that range from lovely, to funny, to funky and several, to rock and rollin' open your mind and type in ARS. Enjoy this music while it's still with us...
Ah yes, Doraville....they had their moments
This was such a great band in their heyday.....Barry was so underrated....Ronnie was a wonderful lead singer.....Miss this kinda music.....Today's music is CRAP !!!!
Today's music really is crap!
Same here in Brasil
Relax, ,,,we got this on digetal. ...we good....
They're on tour. Take your honey out to see them play!
joe shmoe que
ARS = 100% Class Act .. These guys know how to take care of business with their Jazz,Rock,Country Rock, Classy Licks and Attitude is what made this band have big success short term.. When you see these guys play,, you really get your money’s worth.. They aim to leave a little Atlanta with you..
Thank you guys for getting me through Atlanta,Ga two times a year for 25 years..
Yes in the seventies we had the best music cars and people. I know the 60s brought the 70s and that's what we built on thank you what a ride
Saw the current ARS on the 70's Rock and Romance Cruise! (2022) They were spot on, it was 1978 all over again! Thanks Guys!
Long live to Barry Bailey, amazing country guitarist for Atlanta Rhythm Section, dead at 73 in March 2022.
God's Speed
Didn't Dean pass this year? (Organ)
@@jamiejohnson3886Dean Daughtry passed away in January, 2023.
@@thomastarwater2989 I thought I had heard it. Another piece of our music has passed. RIP Dean. 2023 has taken so many.
What a band he joins upstairs
OH my God, so sad... i ve just learned it today. A band no matter what, will never be the same again losing one key member. Anyway RIP idol may you find happiness with our ALMIGHTY LORD. Condolence to your bereaved family.
Had the good fortune of seeing them July 4th 1978 with the stones, journey, ozark mountain daredevils and april wine. Amazing $20 general admission ticket price in Buffalo. The pre show festivities 24 hrs before the doors opened was worth the price alone.
April Wine. Just the best.
WOW!!!
I would have gave anything to experience this. Very lucky indeed
Nothing can really take me back !!! Ronny's voice is like Curly being replaced! Yet time marches on. The other unsung members deserve it.
Ronnie Hammond was one the nicest people I have ever met. As I was walking by him backstage, he stopped and said-"Hey I'm Ronnie"
I almost freaked out because I didn't want to bother him. He was a gentleman.
Lake Eufala Alabama in 1999, I had the opportunity to hang out with the band after an outdoor concert.
I was the only outsider, with a cooler.
Ronnie Hammond and the rest of the band treated me like I was one of them. I don't remember who got my last beer but it was awesome!
I used to drink Wine on Sunday because of them.
☝️ 👏 🌠🌕💛💛☀️🌠 🙏
That’s cool!!
They definitely don't make music like this anymore. One of the best that was number 1# in my life. Me still listening in 2001 as long as I live I'll be listening. 🙏💜🙏
RIP Ronnie Hammond, you are the best singer that ARS has ever had!!
So true!
Yep, he was so cool.
one of the greatest bands ever !
This an incredible bunch of musicians! Started from Classics IV and the Candymen---original back up band for Roy Orbison
ARS is one of the most overlooked,and
Missed bands in most people's collection
Of music. I turned my 27 y.o. son , a drummer, and they are now one of his top 25. Pass their superior range and jams onto your sons n daughters.
I just discovered ARS and I'm so into it. They're from my hometown!!!
Where are all the fans? This was my first concert. Great music that trigger great memories.
shells were all here..just hanging...enjoying the magic..❤️❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦
I really wish I had paid more attention to this great music ARS TURNED OUT, THIS MUSIC NEVER GOES OUT OF STYLE AS FAR AS I'M CONCERNED. PEACE AND LOVE TO ALL THOSE EVER TALENTED GUYS, PEACE AND LOVE ALWAYS TO ARS LOVE YOU GUYS LAURIE
I just love there music so much!!! 😀💃🏼👍❤️
One of my first 8 Tracks was Champagne Jam, these guys put a nice footprint in late 70's music.
...I've met Ronnie in a bar in Macon, great guy, down to earth... Good times in the South.
Southern Rock at it's finest!
Great song great band great singer. Such a classic!
Amen from Norway
Robert Nix spent Christmas with us one year after he left the band; but the songs never died God Bless U Robert for your talent and friendship, the road trip too with ARS. RIP my friend.
why did paul goddard hate Robert nix's guts. he had stated this in interviews here on youtube?
Sure do remember the Dog Days Rock Fests and later Champagne Jams in Atlanta in the 70s.
Oh champagne jams..
How much fun can you have for 25 dollars
ARS IS ONE OF THE BEST BAND'S OF MY TIME, BUT IT WAS EXTREMELY UNDER RATED BANDS OF MY TIME. I WISHED THEY WOULD MAKE A HUGE COMEBACK ID DEFINITELY GET FRONT ROW SEATS.
Amen- Being a Southern Rock guru - 70's in Jax Fl Skynrd/Johnny VanZant,Molly Hatchet,Blackfoot,Alman Bros all coming out of Jax and the Outlaws Fl Guitar Army out of Tampa - ARS was right up there with the best miss real music but still have my Less Paul and Strat 60 in a couple of years but they will never take my music away
They are actually coming to Watertown WI Riverfest In July 2019!!! Free show, easy to get front row lawn seats!!!
I saw them 2 years ago at the Erie County Fair south of Buffalo NY they were still amazing sounded like the album Spooky is the best tune of all
That’s for certain!
sadly they could no longer make a come back, coz majority of their members have already passed!!!
I like this group long time ago. I fought for this group during the time when they were not popular.
80,I remember when im3rdhigh school beginning to drink
I heard a ton of their songs on the radio as a kid but never knew the name of the band till today. Great music!!
Rest In Peace, Barry Bailey
My time!! The 70’s Good Band ARS🙏🙏👍👍
He was there raising money for Muscular Distrpphy, n he signed my ARS albums
Thanks for posting ARS. Was at Champain Jam 1 and 2, and many concerts at Six flags. They were a fantastic band live.
Si la música existe demos gracias a estos genios que nos dieron lo mejor de su arte no hay comparación.
Wherever this music took me..don’t want to come back..every recording has a beautiful long instrumental ..l don’t recall these instrumentals getting the air time they deserved…thank you to the powers that be for this musical adventure and reconnection with my past..🇨🇦
I saw them as the second band right before the Original Skynyrd, Nashville '77, only months before.........WOW what the concerts were in those days. Southern Rock ruled the days, but loved some Doobies, etc. too.
it just pop up my memory, but ive known this band in 1978. After 45 years, ive finally rediscovered them today AUGUST 16, 2023(18:41 WEDNESDAY)coz after the "EXILE" band i tried to squeeze my brain for some GROUP that went to the pit of oblivium and here they are, with the song that left a mark on me WHICH IS "imaginary lover" and "SPOOKY" only . The rest of their albums im really not aware of. Im turning 62 on NOV. 23, 2023.
I moved from New England to DC back in '72. Got turned on to Southern Rock at that time & this was one of the best. Just rediscovered it. My loss.....
hey at least the music play's on, yes we all the miss Ronnie as every one you guys do. let's just play great music...
Class a act.
When you walked into the room, that was and is my honey's song. Forever!
I just want to say that I was at the southern rock festival in Georgia 1975-76 and u all rocked my Ranger ass of I was on stage and I have to say u guys and 38,LSB, Out laws,etc. .. I am carrying out the music
I've listened a lot of music but admit I didn't know this band. They are great and a wonderful discovery for me!!!
Yep so underrated ! Saw them so many times- they were the best Southern band!! I booked a band called Paper Sunshine at a Tech frat party- I was walking around to all the frat parties- Came upon this fairly new band- I hung around all night they were so good! They already had an agent! Enjoyed folling them!
Opinion polls are crap
I prefer the original vocalist. Had a few vinyl albums but they got lost when I moved. Glad to hear the old songs again.
Rest in Peace Barry Bailey
Still have ARS "Champaign Jam". Sounds just as good today as it was back in the day. Maybe better 👍🏽
I'm seeing them Friday night in RI! Pre-covid I had tickets. They switched the date 3 times, and finally ARS wasn't available here until now.
This is the original ARS re recorded. Picture is of the current lineup of the band. Ronnie Hammond voice is unmistakable to me. Thanks guys.
(dmetl) #90 - I just raised my glass of sweet tea n stated ... a toast everyone
It's great music. Troubled times now. Like the song,"Spooky". Covid19 can't stop the music.
My 1st school crush was Bobby Nix at Paxon High..he never knew how he affected me.
Who the hell ARE these guys and how did I only discover them in 2020?? Champagne Jam is one of the coolest songs I have ever heard!!!
Where ya been brotha? I bought Champagne Jam LP when it first came out. They're the shit, lol.
Check out Ballad of Lois Malone
When Ronnie sang with them they were wayyy better.
Wow thats hard to believe
They basically started out as session guys ( thus the name and ridiculous level of skill). So tasty.
Some of the best music ever!
Soy fan a este grupo melodía letra lo tiene todo los escucho desde mis 12 años siempre en mi corazón y memoria lo bueno no pasa al pasar de los años the best escuchenlo no se arrepentirán. Gracias por su música.
Great band! When I hear ARS I am immediately taken back to 1978-79-80...but how can a greatest hits collection not include The Ballad of Lois Malone or Evileen? I know mine and you know yours, here's one to one of a kind!
Missed my chance to see them back in the 70s.
LOVE these cats!!!
God bless Ox. Rest in peace. We’ll be playing that Georgia Rhythm.
OMFG!!! The absolute best!!
I am 56 years old, bring back to my southern roots, GOOD southern music,easy,smooth, and had a meaning. love listing them almost everday . thank God there music is still around.
I'm sneaking up on 45 but ya know, ARS has the greatest fans, bar none! Me pappy used to sing "Doraville" every single time we got off at the Clairmont exit. Crap. Now I'm getting misty...
Gonna see them this Fri{10/9/16} at the Cumming fair and I know they'll sound as good to my 60yr old ears as they did to my 30yr old ones back in the day.
Truly unique Southern Style!
I still always sing that when I'm rolling down 85 from about Jimmy Carter to the Perimeter. lol
Most of what is called music today. Isn't nothing but machines. One singer and 50 dancers in behind them. Loved the real stuff. 70s and 80s. Live music. People who played and sang. Just good foot stomping music. Not someone who has 20 costume changes in their appearance. Really would rather have what we had then. Then what's now.
They were/are excellent.......a great sound !
Still rocking it😊
Saw them back in the 70s they warmed up for I believe tull and they were great Pete knows
Love this band 👌
Going back into emotions.
The guitars during the performance and at the end are like the songs have a 4th verse
1977 Wilmington NC. Molly Hatchet was your intro. Will love you forever!
I was fortunate enough to see them in 1977 at Georgia Tech stadium with Bob Seger, Heart and Cheap Trick.
Beautiful
I have an ARS CD without Imaginary Lover. Imagine my shock. Lol. One of my favorite songs, I think of it today.
one of best southern bands ive ever heard!
great... i also like steely dan. Ron from germany (63)
Dave Anderson keep rocking brother
dave Anderson couldn't string barry baileys guitar
Atlanta's 96 Rock!!
Oh, look! It's the Classics IV all grown up. A good sounding Southern band with the harshness taken out.
My dad is a young'un @ 64. He had that guy play with him. It was amazing! He was a phenomenal keyboardist..He wrote "spooky". period. It was such an honor for my dad to get to play with the originator of such a great tune! But ARS rocked it so hard!
I DON'T THINK HE "WROTE *_SPOOKY_*_"_ which i think came from MOTOWN....but kool anyway~as i met them once myself+
☯️
From a site called Songfacts: This song was originally an instrumental (written) by the saxophone player Mike Shapiro, who recorded it as Mike Sharpe. J.R. Cobb, who was the band's lead guitarist, heard this song and added lyrics to it with their producer Buddy Buie. Cobb later formed the Atlanta Rhythm Section along with fellow band member Dean Daughtry and members of a band called The Candymen.
Amanita Versicula and Reb Short - James Cobb came along long after this song was recorded and did not write the lyrics.
From Wikipedia:
"Spooky" was originally an instrumental song performed by saxophonist Mike Sharpe (Shapiro), written by Shapiro and Harry Middlebrooks, Jr., which first charted in 1967 hitting #57 on the US pop charts. Its best-known version was created by Ron Hirsch when he added lyrics centering on a "spooky little girl". In 1968, the vocal version of the song reached #3 in the U.S. (Billboard Hot 100) and #46 in the UK.
James Cobb (along with bandmate Dean Daughtry) later became part of the Atlanta Rhythm Section and re-recorded "Spooky" in 1979. ARS's version hit #17 in the US and #48 in the UK.
great sound
ARS was my first concert....saw them at Ga Tech in 1978.
I love the original but I cannot bring myself to dump on any rendition of this band .. I sang their songs in the school yard🤟
RIP Barry Bailey... 💔
AWESOME!!!!
Saw them on Japan Jam 2 at Yokohama Stadium in 1980. I've been a huge fan since I heard SO INTO YOU from radio in the late 70s. Most Japanese wanted to see Cheap Trick in there but I really wanted see this SOUTHERN ROCK band. This totally sounds great!!! They brought me back bitter sweet memories a lot. Dave Heil, where r u now? Let me know. I know where Jake is. I couldn't find you on his FB. I'm gonna visit a friend of mine in Texas soon.
I don't know who the original members were, but this lead guitarist is absolutely awesome!
The gold en year s has come 😊
(dmetl) #91 - watching malevolent with Lou diamond Phillips ... made me think ... this ones a diamond
En este tipo de rock , es sin duda uno de los mejores grupos que he escuchado en toda mi vida
(dmetl) #92 - I was born in Columbus Georgia in 1969 ... about the same time this band started
I'll kill kiki hi kiki hi kiki
They are playing this month in Athens, GA and Woodstock, GA, August 30th and 31st, if you're in the neighborhood. Kind of a long drive from Columbus, GA.
Damn they were good
Ronald Wellspeak ARE...present tense please...❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦
너무 좋은 음악~♥
The ARS Red Tape album was the best.
I don't know who this band is playing here, but I assembled all the cue points here for you. I spent huge time getting every single second perfect on this. Maybe "like" so it pops atop the comments so everyone will see & enjoy it:
So into You (Buddy Buie / Dean Daughtry / Robert Nix) 00:00:00
Spooky (Buie / Cobb / Gilbert / Hague / (+ others)) 00:06:53
Imaginary Lover (Buddy Buie / Dean Daughtry / Robert Nix) 00:11:47
Champagne Jam (Buddy Buie / J.R. Cobb / Robert Nix) 00:17:19
Jukin' (Buddy Buie / Robert Nix) 00:22:06
I'm Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight (Buddy Buie / Dean Daughtry / Robert Nix) 00:25:49
Homesick (Buddy Buie / J.R. Cobb / Gordon Jenkins) 00:30:33
Georgia Rhythm (Buddy Buie / J.R. Cobb / Robert Nix) 00:35:45
Free Spirit (Buddy Buie / Ronnie Hammond / Robert Nix) 00:41:11
Doraville (Barry Bailey / Buddy Buie / Robert Nix) 00:45:20
Dog Days (Buddy Buie / Dean Daughtry / Robert Nix) 00:48:56
Do It or Die (Buddy Buie / J.R. Cobb / Ronnie Hammond) 00:52:40
Or just use my ARS playlist, which I think you'll find crushes these song selections anyway :)
@@hikgerguy1234 I know Atlanta and Jax and their music scene much more than most humans. But these appear to be close cover versions but not ARS.
@@hikgerguy1234 On my channel page I made a nice ARS playlist a while ago, my own version of "greatest hits" that I think you'll be okay with :)
@@hikgerguy1234 I haven't put Ozark Mountain Daredevils in any of my playlists so you must have hit someone else's. Or at least I think, if I'm not yet going senior-momented, of the hundreds of playlist entries I've created I haven't included Jackie Blue :) Maybe try again clicking my username and looking again for the ARS playlist and a few others of which one or two might do something for you, like the Spirit or Quicksilver, or one of those 50+ ones that I spent forever assembling and tuning :)
@@hikgerguy1234 Okay, the one I made is "A proper introduction to ARS-Atlanta Rhythm Section" and it's purely ARS. I made a couple of dozen playlists so you may have to squint to pick it out, haha
I know this about ARS..Ilove this Music🎉PARTY HARDY. The Cornman of the 20SICKNESS 🌽🎉
fantastico.... bons tempos grande banda....
wayyy too mellow - THE ARS Rocked!!! A great live band, up there w/ Skynyrd. Anyone else recall the heavy-set bass player who did a solo for the ages?
Yes! Paul Goddard from my hometown of Rome Ga. I went to all of the Champagne Jams at the Atlanta Stadium!
05 at Daytona , the heavy dude was on Bass. Great Show ...
maybe 04 , i don"t remember ! but i do Remember Dude on Bass. he dose a Hell of a Solo.
Paul Goddard aka "the thumb".