The blonde in the front left and in green is my sister Beverly Jones, whose life was taken from her at a very early age of 18 on Christmas night after performing at a nite club while singing in a band called "Elizebeth" She has surely been missed throughout the years by all the Upbeat Dancers and family and friends. We Miss You!
No wonder Edwin has that huge smile with these beautiful on stage with him. I'm from Cleveland and recognized this as the Upbeat show immediately. Didn't Dick Blake show us dance steps every week. Remember our clapping? Sway left and right in audience clapping and twisting left hand clap then right hand? I wanted to be one of those dancers. Anyone remember The Rationals on Upbeat? My dad took us to Chipewa Lake to see them. One of there recordings was "Respect". I miss it all so much.
Thank you Kathy it was & is still hard. It was difficult for entertainment agencies from N.Y. and sent reps to the funeral for 1st hand verification. Beverly was about to have her young Dreams in the entertainment field become reality. Once again thank you.
Yes, it's kind of kick-ass, but not in an agressive way. To my mind this song fits much better with the wild, free-flowing stax sound than with smooth, overproduced motown.
My grandmother was so hip! She bought me those windowpane hose at the Pentagon where she worked! I was right in step with the latest fashions! Grandmothers are the GLUE!Washington DC 1960’s.
One of the most inspiring songs I have ever heard. Long before my time, but there is much in the lyrics, the rhythm and the performance that just makes your soul want to give more. Mr. Edwin Starr, take a bow.
I can picture it now... The girl in the blue skirt clicking up this video and calling "Kids... come here... come see your grannie dancing on television!" Jaws dropping.
My mom would likely wait until my buds were with me. Then, try to recreate the dance, for complete "son embarrassment "...I miss her every day. But she sure had one wicked sense of humor!
First time I heard this song was on the "Adventures In Babysitting" film soundtrack. On my permanent playlist ever since. Also first musical introduction to Albert Collins, now a fan.
Uriel Jones played in this track. It was recorded in January 1969. Benny passed away in April 1969, he might have not been well enough to perform at that time unfortunately..
Upbeat for those that don’t know was a local music show out of my hometown of Cleveland, Ohio during the 1960’s and was very popular not only in Cleveland but from my understanding it was show regional between other parts of the state into Pennsylvania and West Virginia. My dad once told me he used to go on the show to dance but I will go to UA-cam and locate videos just to confirm this one day.
(1969) still listening, &...it's Nov 10, 2019. Celebrating my Elders who is my parents & age 60s up. This song is also played on 1980s movie "Adventures in Babysitter." 😍👍
@@geanh7269 OMG Jeannie, you're a legend. Do you have any more videos of you dancing back then? please give us details???? How long did you guys practice before performing? Was it hard to learn? inquiring minds want to know!!!???
My family, Rose, and my girlfriend Debbie were at home watching TV and saw a show that featured this song. My sister Eva's eyes lit right up which got my attention than the rest of us were getting fired up as well. Eva said to me " Let's go to work'!!! after we heard this song. We went and bought this song and started to create dance moves to it. Eva already knew the dance moves from this song. She and Rose spiced the dance moves up. Debbie and I went to work on the Aerial moves then we mixed all the moves together. We Showed my mother what we did and she loved it. My sisters Nancy and Caroline also learned how to dance to this song using the moves we created. We were told about a Christmas ceremony in Monument Square which meant that my mother, Eva, Debbie and I had to work. On The night of the ceremony, all of us went and enjoyed the ceremony. The Portland Maine news media was there so it meant we kept a low profile. Everyone, there was having a fantastic time and enjoying the ceremony. We then were listening to AWESOME music then heard this song start playing. My sister Eva went crazy!! then ran out and started dancing using the moves we created!! Soon all eyes were upon us!! Then the rest of us were FIRED UP!!! and joined my sister Eva. The News media turned their cameras on us!! By that time Debbie and I were LOSING our MINDS!!! Rose was wound up tight!!! My mother screamed, " Let it all hang OUT"!! Then we ROCKED the ceremony!!!! Our dancing was so ELECTRIFYING that we had all the floodlights there were on us then we had lights and sirens going off from all the emergency vehicles there!!! after we got done the cheering and screaming from the people was deafening!! The Mayor and News media were Interviewing us and elated at the show we put on!! My supervisor from the Medical Crisis Unit invited Rose and Caroilne to spend time with us and ride with us!! My sister Nancy went to work with my mother at the Maine Medical Center!! On the way to our duty Station, I bought food to have a party and have fun!! we got to the station and my friend Chin Li Hugged Debbie and me because he saw us on TV!! Later we ate then we were watching TV and another show featured this song. Rose, Caroline, Debbie, and I got up and showed everyone there the dance moves we created!! after we were done, my Supervisor and everyone there were Hugging and kissing us!!
Since I was little boy in the 1960's I always wondered if he made it the last five miles. I received my answer today in the closing verses where he says, "I see my baby just across the bend" and "I can step into some funky love." Wow, thanks for posting this song!!!
There is a killer mash-up of this with Ozzy's Flying High Again called Walkin High Again. It freakin' rocks. Love this song. I really can't see her face but I love the girl on the back left with the blue skirt.
Mr. Bill McClintock mixed this with Ozzie Osborne and Randy Rhoads, and it is just about the hottest thing ever. Edwin could have sang for that band. Thank you for getting me into Edwin Starr!!!!
Upbeat started in 1964 as the big 5 Show on WEWS. It soon changed names to Upbeat.It was mostly a local show until around 66 or 67 when it was syndicated to major TV markets in the midwest and east coast. it ran until 1971.
@rob yohn , yes sir! , straight outta CleveLAND! (altho oddly, they had a curiously nerdy guy in a turtleneck-sweater named Don Webster hosting it, but hey- it was still a must-see show, for allll the Rock & Soul acts they brought in.) :)
The girl in the blue skirt looks like she's moon walking. she is so smooth. I read in the comments she still can wear that skirt and still can bust a move, Go Girl!
One of my FAVORITE songs 🎵 back in the day ❤
The blonde in the front left and in green is my sister Beverly Jones, whose life was taken from her at a very early age of 18 on Christmas night after performing at a nite club while singing in a band called "Elizebeth" She has surely been missed throughout the years by all the Upbeat Dancers and family and friends. We Miss You!
I'm really sorry to hear,god bless :(
Blessing to you and your family, what an incredible young life she lived, most people would of dreamed of XOXOX one love XO
LARRY JONES is pretty girl!!
I was about say that those chicks were getting down! My very late condolences. Your sister was dancing and feeling it during this video.
LARRY JONES. my respects sir anybody can go sorry for your lost a long time ago in 1968, 1969 she looked like Goldie Hawk on Laugh In TV Show
I just love Edwin Starr and that preacher type voice. R.I.P. you have truly made a great musical contribution to the world!
Edwin Starr had a tremendous voice. This song and "War" should land him in the rock and roll Hall of Fame.
Damn right, Tim!!!!! Unfortunately, we all know what the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is all about.
You forgot “Agent Double-0-Soul”.
Rip Edwin starr I'm member this song in 1969 I was 5 years old 🎶🎤🎼🎵
This song reminds me of my did. He would play this all the time, when I went to visit him. It was the only song I ever saw him dance to. RIP Dad.
No wonder Edwin has that huge smile with these beautiful on stage with him. I'm from Cleveland and recognized this as the Upbeat show immediately. Didn't Dick Blake show us dance steps every week. Remember our clapping? Sway left and right in audience clapping and twisting left hand clap then right hand? I wanted to be one of those dancers. Anyone remember The Rationals on Upbeat? My dad took us to Chipewa Lake to see them. One of there recordings was "Respect". I miss it all so much.
Thank you Kathy it was & is still hard. It was difficult for entertainment agencies from N.Y. and sent reps to the funeral for 1st hand verification. Beverly was about to have her young Dreams in the entertainment field become reality.
Once again thank you.
The TOTAL definition of what a badass song sounds like!!
I couldn't agree more! I don't know why, but to me it has an aggressive "Black Power" feel to it.
ABsolutely, recsec ! TOtal !!
Would u preach 🙌🏼 I will NEVER listen to this song without dancing to it!
@@Milesco it was 1969. That was the vibe back then.
Yes, it's kind of kick-ass, but not in an agressive way. To my mind this song fits much better with the wild, free-flowing stax sound than with smooth, overproduced motown.
Musical "gem"....rest in peace, Edwin Starr. Thanks for posting!
Dude is buried in the churchyard in my village (chillwell notts)
What a great entertainer he was and this was in 1969 before his big hit war may you rest in heaven Edwin
My grandmother was so hip! She bought me those windowpane hose at the Pentagon where she worked! I was right in step with the latest fashions!
Grandmothers are the GLUE!Washington DC 1960’s.
Best times ever when we dug being soul brothers, what the fuck happened?
Yes and thank you so much.
One of the most inspiring songs I have ever heard. Long before my time, but there is much in the lyrics, the rhythm and the performance that just makes your soul want to give more. Mr. Edwin Starr, take a bow.
This song always gets me. I feel alive! Thanks Edwin.
I can picture it now... The girl in the blue skirt clicking up this video and calling "Kids... come here... come see your grannie dancing on television!" Jaws dropping.
My mom would likely wait until my buds were with me. Then, try to recreate the dance, for complete "son embarrassment "...I miss her every day. But she sure had one wicked sense of humor!
Haven’t heard this song in years. Thanks.
Thank you for your kind words my friend.
Yes in the old days men would, walk, take a bus, hitchhike, take a bicycle to get to their Lady ❌⭕❌⭕💖❤💋🌹
Beats the heck out of any choreography I’ve seen lately
Edwin Starr : Eletric man. Wow.
LOVE the gogo dancers choregraphy!
Kickass Song And Go Go Dancers, Rip To Both Edwin Starr And Beverly Jones.
First time I heard this song was on the "Adventures In Babysitting" film soundtrack. On my permanent playlist ever since. Also first musical introduction to Albert Collins, now a fan.
Always loved the drumming on this. Benny Benjamin? Some killer breaks.
Uriel Jones played in this track. It was recorded in January 1969. Benny passed away in April 1969, he might have not been well enough to perform at that time unfortunately..
I love the way the Girls dance!
Fabulous ! The Motown Sound !!!
We had a party many years ago where we pretty much danced exclusively to this song. Yep, beer was involved.
Upbeat for those that don’t know was a local music show out of my hometown of Cleveland, Ohio during the 1960’s and was very popular not only in Cleveland but from my understanding it was show regional between other parts of the state into Pennsylvania and West Virginia. My dad once told me he used to go on the show to dance but I will go to UA-cam and locate videos just to confirm this one day.
Thanks For The Back Stoty on UPBEAT!
(1969) still listening, &...it's Nov 10, 2019. Celebrating my Elders who is my parents & age 60s up. This song is also played on 1980s movie "Adventures in Babysitter." 😍👍
“Adventures in Babysitting” from 1987. Starred Elisabeth Shue.
Im drinking bourbon and listening to edwin starr im happy!
Gotta love those Go Go Dancers
I Will Always Love This Song!!!
Top shelf 👍🏆💥😀🎼
The black dancer is giving me life
She is DA BOMB 💣!
The Legendary Edwin Starr from the Upbeat Show in Cleveland Ohio back in the Summer 🥇 Soul of 1969.
Salute to the Sista.....She earned her place..This 1969 !
NOW THAT........IS DANCIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That Song was sang so many times in the Unit I served in the U.S. Army. March or Running, We had the down to the step.!
LOVE IT❤❤❤❤
Edwin starr
Always delivered
Cute dancers as well !
Aren’t they JUST ADORABLE?!
Look at the way that girl in the blue skirt moves. She's got it. Yeah, baby, she's got it.
Thanks! That's me, Jeannie! I am 69yo now & can still dance like that & have close to the same body!
@@geanh7269 Wow, Jeannie. So glad u saw my comment. You blew everybody off the stage.
@@geanh7269 OMG Jeannie, you're a legend. Do you have any more videos of you dancing back then? please give us details???? How long did you guys practice before performing? Was it hard to learn? inquiring minds want to know!!!???
Blue skirt girl had the moves down
That's me, Jeannie! Thanks!
DAY ONE 🌹
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REMEMBERING CHARLES HATCHER "EDWIN STARR" (JANUARY 1, 1942 - APRIL 2, 2003) [01/21/2019]
I loved this song as a kid, plus Black HS Bands & HBCU Bands used to rock this...
EDWIN STARR = PERSONIFICATION OF COOL!
Love those go go dancers! And don't even get me started on the brilliant Mr Starr..
Boys & Girls, it DON'T GIT NO BADDER than THIS ..... !
Oh, but it DOES!!
Do a search for "Walking High Again" and see what Bill McClintock did to it!
Edwin and the Prince of Darkness!
Brings back some memories for me.This is great song!
I have always loved this song!
👍
Me too! As "recsec" noted above, it's the _definition_ of what a badass song sounds like. :-)
Those were the days
The girl in the blue skirt is no slouch. Dancing up a storm while those curls workout too.
Now that is how you get down and dance
And they are not half naked like the girls now a days.
I was 8 when this song came out. I had the 45 and we danced to it in my basement in Detroit❤
I adored this as a teen! So bouncy! :)
Loved the performance..had to watch it twice!
@Mrreciprocat I'm up to three times 😊
Twice
12, true.
My family, Rose, and my girlfriend Debbie were at home watching TV and saw a show that featured this song. My
sister Eva's eyes lit right up which got my attention than the rest of us were getting fired up as well. Eva said to me
" Let's go to work'!!! after we heard this song. We went and bought this song and started to create dance moves
to it. Eva already knew the dance moves from this song. She and Rose spiced the dance moves up. Debbie and
I went to work on the Aerial moves then we mixed all the moves together. We Showed my mother what we did
and she loved it. My sisters Nancy and Caroline also learned how to dance to this song using the moves we
created. We were told about a Christmas ceremony in Monument Square which meant that my mother, Eva,
Debbie and I had to work. On The night of the ceremony, all of us went and enjoyed the ceremony. The Portland
Maine news media was there so it meant we kept a low profile. Everyone, there was having a fantastic time and
enjoying the ceremony. We then were listening to AWESOME music then heard this song start playing. My sister
Eva went crazy!! then ran out and started dancing using the moves we created!! Soon all eyes were upon us!! Then
the rest of us were FIRED UP!!! and joined my sister Eva. The News media turned their cameras on us!! By that time
Debbie and I were LOSING our MINDS!!! Rose was wound up tight!!! My mother screamed, " Let it all hang OUT"!! Then
we ROCKED the ceremony!!!! Our dancing was so ELECTRIFYING that we had all the floodlights there were on us then
we had lights and sirens going off from all the emergency vehicles there!!! after we got done the cheering and screaming
from the people was deafening!! The Mayor and News media were Interviewing us and elated at the show we put on!! My
supervisor from the Medical Crisis Unit invited Rose and Caroilne to spend time with us and ride with us!! My sister Nancy
went to work with my mother at the Maine Medical Center!! On the way to our duty Station, I bought food to have a party
and have fun!! we got to the station and my friend Chin Li Hugged Debbie and me because he saw us on TV!! Later we
ate then we were watching TV and another show featured this song. Rose, Caroline, Debbie, and I got up and showed
everyone there the dance moves we created!! after we were done, my Supervisor and everyone there were Hugging and
kissing us!!
@@alfa-psi NO!!! My Sisters & I were Roller Skating & Dance Champions!!! We were CONSTANTLY coming
up with new Dance & Roller Skating Routines!!!!!
Since I was little boy in the 1960's I always wondered if he made it the last five miles. I received my answer today in the closing verses where he says, "I see my baby just across the bend" and "I can step into some funky love." Wow, thanks for posting this song!!!
The Gal on the left in the blue skirt has some NICE moves....very light on her feet....
Pure class. I was 11 when I bought "H.A.P.P.Y Radio", and was hooked ever since.
One of the greatest. Motown. jams. ever.
Yep! Loved it! Kids like the BEAT!
Beautiful girls.
REMEMBERING CHARLES HATCHER "EDWIN STARR" (JANUARY 21, 1942 - APRIL 2, 2003) [01/21/2018]
Go on Edwin have always loved this record one of his best
Man those girls have got some moves!! Especially Aunt Peggy or Arline…whichever!!!!
going back a few years, still in my memories !
Smash sound! A lot of electricity!
Woooo!! TIMELESS! Walkin'/dancing/moving 4ward to this gem for almost 5-0 years, and it just don't QUIT!! O-O !!
Remember buying the cookie Crew sample to this .. I gotta keep on 👌🔥🔥🔥 when I was a kid
There is a killer mash-up of this with Ozzy's Flying High Again called Walkin High Again. It freakin' rocks. Love this song. I really can't see her face but I love the girl on the back left with the blue skirt.
She is such an awesome dancer! She just....glides!
I hadn’t seen your message before I mentioned this same thing… absolutely amazing!!!!
Super Soul-So Good-Ace Song n Vid-Glad I got to see Edwin Live.
Edwin starr put u there
I'm 41 and I live in the U.K., I remember when he played in the early 90's if I'm correct. Legend
Pure class ktf
The blond in the green took the show love it
@ 1:50 totally brilliant.
Mr. Bill McClintock mixed this with Ozzie Osborne and Randy Rhoads, and it is just about the hottest thing ever. Edwin could have sang for that band. Thank you for getting me into Edwin Starr!!!!
Nothing like ole skool
Great Singer and Dancer, sorry he is gone!
I ❤this so much.
don't you just love the wee gem ktf
The dancing back then was the bomb
😅
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Dancing and moving your arms like this is why everyone was so thin back then.
Finishing up some artwork and felt like getting motivated 😅😎🎷
from the UPBEAT TV SHOW Cleveland Ohio. DEvery Saturday 5 pm...never missed a show
Upbeat started in 1964 as the big 5 Show on WEWS. It soon changed names to Upbeat.It was mostly a local show until around 66 or 67 when it was syndicated to major TV markets in the midwest and east coast. it ran until 1971.
@rob yohn , yes sir! , straight outta CleveLAND! (altho oddly, they had a curiously nerdy guy in a turtleneck-sweater named Don Webster hosting it, but hey- it was still a must-see show, for allll the Rock & Soul acts they brought in.) :)
@@recordguy4321 I forgot about when it was named "The Big 5 Show"! Good catch on your part!!
@@organizedrhymeinc.3345 thanks I was a faithful viewer from day one.
@@organizedrhymeinc.3345 Remember it was "Big 5 @ 5 on 5." The name was Big Five Show, it came on at five o'clock on channel five. :D
Quintessential classic in every way! Musically, aesthetically and historically. Warrants more than listed # of views
'Lurve Generation' - Rockin '50s/Swingin '60s/SeXy '70s!!!
When folks were fit not FAT!
Twenny five miles - NUTHIN!!
Come on feet don't fail now!
wouldnt it be great if people knew how to smile and have fun like that in todays world.
Am I the only one that pictures Elizabeth Shue doing this dance in her birthday suit 🤔😏
The girl in the blue skirt looks like she's moon walking. she is so smooth. I read in the comments she still can wear that skirt and still can bust a move, Go Girl!
Charles E. Hatcher 1942- 2003
That sister was holding back on the dance moves, she was gitten it thou
She's Arline Burks!
These Girls are 25 Miles better than the Spice Girls
BLACK GIRL EARNED HER SPOT TRUST ME!!!!
Another good'n.
It easier to walk 25 miles than 500 miles 😊. Great song!
Omg you just reminded me of one of my most hated songs of all time. Those ugly ass Aussie twins.
Is it me, or at 03.17 the girls 'Freeze' and Edwin keeps moving for that extra second ???
Anyhow love this tune and vid..my most played of 2019.