My old man loved this song. He banged this song out across lake Tawarewa New Zealand with his sanyo cassette radio in his Hamilton jet 83 in the 90s Trout fishing openings. As much as he trashed it , I still dig it.
@@moonknight4053to this day there’s not a shed piss up nor pub that won’t skip on this gem. Shit… blasted across the river earlier today whilst white baiting lol.
First digital recording in pop music and still one of the best. This is from Bop Til You Drop, and there are no weak songs on it. The combination of Ry Cooder and David Lindley on guitars is breathtaking. Chaka Khan does the vocal lead on "Don'tcha Mess Up a Good Thing". The last song, "I Can't Win" has the best vocal harmonies I've ever heard. I've worn out numerous vinyl copies of this LP and still listen to it often. A complete masterpiece.
I was fortunate enough to see Ry and David Lindley in concert at the Auckland Town Hall,NZ,back in the 80's.Just the two of them,no backup band.Great concert.
I'm turning green with envy that you saw Cooder and Lindley together sans back-up! Saw David 3 or 4 times back in the day when he toured w/Jackson Browne, and I still own vinyl of Kaleidescope, one of David's early groups. I've never seen Ry live, but have been a fan since I noticed him on Captain Beefheart's "Safe As Milk" LP waayyy back.
@@williamgreenfield9991 I must confess I didn't know who David Lindley was! I believe,if my memory serves me well,they were on tour across the ditch in Australia and came across on short notice,hence no band...a delight and a pleasure,as you say,to have seen them together.
From 1:58 to 2:34 is as perfect and crystalline an acoustic guitar solo as I can imagine. Concise, salient, technical perfection. Ry does in 36 seconds what some players never achieve in 70 years ... Django worthy!
We were drinking Out of the blue this song came on all convos were dropped and me parents, aunty, uncles started singing first time i heard the song firt time i seen them that happy togetther. Cheers ry
Bob Turnbull- Amen! First heard this on vinyl in a little bohemian type restaurant I served at, the owner had SO many albums we played during work hours..Greatly influenced my musical tastes ( early 90's)
Great song , so funky and Reggaeish ( is that a word ? ) . Great guitar and backing vocals . I saw a South Pacific island vocal trio do this once on a TV talent show . Arcapella . No guitars . They were great .
such a great collaboration of artists and musicians on this song ....this truly an outstanding classic from the old days ...love it and thanks for posting it too ..
I guess I only have one thing to say,you can’t beat OLD-SCHOOL ROCK AND ROLL… Would love to go back in time to the 70’s and 80’s and stay there… The good old days,beats living in this shitty era it’s putrid now a days,no respect nothing..
I am a young person but I must say I am very into my old songs my dad listens to back in the day songs and my mum listens to todays songs like pop and stuff...I love this song
Karl. Ry Cooder is a musical genius no doubt, and he is also a genius in collecting and appreciating world class talent. Everyone in this band is jaw dropping good
Both are good recordings. Like many well written songs, this one lends itself to different interpretations. Time and musical styles changed, but Ry Cooder made something new (and great) out of something that Elvis had nailed down many years earlier.
back up singer Terry and Bobbie were in the coaster also who are the back up singers here and way back i was with the drummer so i got to hear the rehearsals and it was so great, i remember one time i brought a big lunch of kentucky chicken for us all
Terry and Bobby did a couple great records and tours post Ry Cooder with Hans Theessink, too. The one I remember seeing live, they had a tuba instead of a bass, which somehow fit into the R&B groove just great.
What mean jam remember this growing up in Reseda back in the valley days late 70s!!! Reminds me of my mom who left the radio on in the kitchen on Sundays lol
Still brilliant.live a couple of times in london. His vocals work their heart out. During the course of his concerts they each get their moments of glory without him impinging on their performance.
This song reminds me of my younger SiS & I, hi Prickles. Easter's coming up, I'm dying to see ya, how about it, SiS, you & me? I love you full speed, cc. Just kidding, due to mind manipulation : ) 🖤🧐⛅🤠🤣⚰
My old man loved this song. He banged this song out across lake Tawarewa New Zealand with his sanyo cassette radio in his Hamilton jet 83 in the 90s Trout fishing openings. As much as he trashed it , I still dig it.
Was this song big in nz? I heard it growing up at home but this was in the 2000s
@@moonknight4053 yeah, it had some legs too, because all the pub bands loved to cover it.
@@moonknight4053to this day there’s not a shed piss up nor pub that won’t skip on this gem. Shit… blasted across the river earlier today whilst white baiting lol.
Oh hello yes it was big...this is nz cover in its finest...xxx
I’m 57 … been the guitar party guy all my life - this song was in the top 10 guitar party she’d songs everywhere in Aotearoa.
This is the best version of a great song, and I say this with confidence never having heard any of the other versions…😉
It’s high on my top 10 list.
absolutely the best Cover of this song.
First digital recording in pop music and still one of the best. This is from Bop Til You Drop, and there are no weak songs on it. The combination of Ry Cooder and David Lindley on guitars is breathtaking. Chaka Khan does the vocal lead on "Don'tcha Mess Up a Good Thing". The last song, "I Can't Win" has the best vocal harmonies I've ever heard. I've worn out numerous vinyl copies of this LP and still listen to it often. A complete masterpiece.
Thank you!!!
First time i heard this song was on a lunchbreak at work. After work I went to the recordstore and bought it. Great album
THANKS MAN , IM GONNA CHECK IT OUT 👍, GOD BLESS YA ❤🙏
Brilliant😊
I was fortunate enough to see Ry and David Lindley in concert at the Auckland Town Hall,NZ,back in the 80's.Just the two of them,no backup band.Great concert.
I'm turning green with envy that you saw Cooder and Lindley together sans back-up! Saw David 3 or 4 times back in the day when he toured w/Jackson Browne, and I still own vinyl of Kaleidescope, one of David's early groups. I've never seen Ry live, but have been a fan since I noticed him on Captain Beefheart's "Safe As Milk" LP waayyy back.
@@williamgreenfield9991 I must confess I didn't know who David Lindley was! I believe,if my memory serves me well,they were on tour across the ditch in Australia and came across on short notice,hence no band...a delight and a pleasure,as you say,to have seen them together.
Love that ry from one little sister to another ❤xx
I was introduced to this song by big sister. 😊
" Does that count".🎉
From 1:58 to 2:34 is as perfect and crystalline an acoustic guitar solo as I can imagine. Concise, salient, technical perfection. Ry does in 36 seconds what some players never achieve in 70 years ... Django worthy!
Oooooh Yeeees !
You're absolutely right!
Yup, what an amazing musician. Hmm, may also put Richard Thompson up there with Ry. I'd listen to either. Just get it playing...
And the ecstatic look and body language on the bass player as he watches and participates with genius!
Yep, doesn't get any better than this.
Django Reinhard, too.. one of the first, best!! 😉
My idea of great American Music which has captivated me for over 50 years
WHAT A HAPPY BUMPING SONG 👍, I USUALLY PLAY IT SEVERAL TIMES IN A ROW ❤🤣🤣🤣
Thanks for making me feel good
Fantastic song , excellent performance by ry cooder and the rest of the performers.
Still sounds great after all these years 💪🏽🎤😊
I was a teenager back in the 70s when I heard this song with my Poppa, ❤RIP POPPA❤️👍💯🔥...
We were drinking Out of the blue this song came on all convos were dropped and me parents, aunty, uncles started singing first time i heard the song firt time i seen them that happy togetther. Cheers ry
best performance by a mile, backing singers perfect
Bob Turnbull- Amen! First heard this on vinyl in a little bohemian type restaurant I served at, the owner had SO many albums we played during work hours..Greatly influenced my musical tastes ( early 90's)
Sensational song, the melody, voices and harmony, amazing.
Great song , so funky and Reggaeish ( is that a word ? ) . Great guitar and backing vocals . I saw a South Pacific island vocal trio do this once on a TV talent show . Arcapella . No guitars . They were great .
Little Sister 何度聞いた事か。
何べん聞いてもそのたんび最高！
My favourite Ry Cooder song. Love Ry Cooder. Brilliant backing singers. ♥🤗👌😘🎸🎶🎼XXXXX
How can one not like this one...
oh so good!
song just makes me smile, those harmonies man.
When I came across this song I immediately thought of Little Sister by Stevie Ray Vaughn. It's a great Texas rock song!
I'm so glad songwriter Doc Pomus lived to hear this....thanks for posting!
Who can't love this! Absolutely joyous!
71 people apparently.
such a great collaboration of artists and musicians on this song ....this truly an outstanding classic from the old days ...love it and thanks for posting it too ..
GOD----AMAZING.
Ry is supreme & the backing is fantastic.
From a mad keen 74yo Aussie fan.
John Benn a 72 yr old Aussie is with you....😄
@@rossmcintyre3228 63 yo Aussie fan on board as well.An anthem of my younger days.
64 year old fan.
this song takes me back in time when life was simple...also reminds me of you mum...RIP xox
I guess I only have one thing to say,you can’t beat OLD-SCHOOL ROCK AND ROLL…
Would love to go back in time to the 70’s and 80’s and stay there…
The good old days,beats living in this shitty era it’s putrid now a days,no respect nothing..
Ry just totally reinvents the song. Brilliant arrangement and performance.
Yes, Elvis' version is unrecognizable from this.
No one ever bent a note like Ry Cooder
Neil Young enters the chat. In fact the champion of it.
I am a young person but I must say I am very into my old songs my dad listens to back in the day songs and my mum listens to todays songs like pop and stuff...I love this song
Love this man he sends me 😊❤xx
Amo esta cancion .Recien la descubri y me encanta.
Head this back in the early 70"s I was six or seven, living in Torbay on the
East cost bay's too Avondale west Auckland. Good memories , great song🤙
Great cover
this song makes me so damn happy
It’s magical
Thanks Ry for this great song
Ry Cooder is so brilliant and he always has all world bands
A great song thanks RC
best version, back up singers make the song
must disagree- I saw Ry Cooder do this SOLO-no backup singers- just him and guitar. A younger Ry-Very Clear- no others hogging the camera----Super.
Karl. Ry Cooder is a musical genius no doubt, and he is also a genius in collecting and appreciating world class talent. Everyone in this band is jaw dropping good
Karl Wood is there a video of him playing that solo version. I’d love to see that.
@@billmavin1815 the back up singers make the song great!
@S***** like he says he "must disagree" kind of says it all. LOL!
What a great song.
Phenomenal..Ry Cooder,a legend
Great Ry Cooder!
Living in 2023
Just only discovered this song a few weeks ago, what a beautiful song!!
Fucking wish I was born in the 70s or something. I'm 28 haha
brilliant footage, this is a timeless classic
This is a eternity song. Bloody amazing 🤟👍
LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT
love this song gets me moving :)
This fukken man is a true blue legend; I was bought up on his music, a big shout out to our black brother's backup team rock & roll brothers
DAMN I LOVE THIS SONG AND ALL OF RY COODERS
He's one of my guitar heroes too. Full of tasty licks!
Marvellous!
10/10… awesome… job
Always love Ry
Guitar great and fantastic singing by those two
Brilliant Cool Cover u just don't get sick of it he puts his little take on it a close tight bunch all loving it
Ry has always been very good .
The whole band looks like they're having a gas - then why wouldn't you with such an awesome song and talent.
Where has his brilliant style music gone ? So 'off the cuff' and instantaneous !
First enjoyed in the Seventies, for me it never palls.
Gifted guitarist. Just great.
Great party song growing up in Marne Grove! Porirua!! NZ
Danny Toloa great song growing up in west Auckland as well.
And Awanui, the Far North
& Frankton, Hamilton. Chiefs up ho's down.
Hawkes Bay
And Hikutaia, Thames Valley
Almost forgot what a great song this was. Thanks for the upload.
Fantastic version
I love this song reminds me of my dad and family when they would drink all night and we would run around the streets during the 90s
Fantastic...........this is REAL MUSIC....well done biamaku!!!
Complete party for sure has what it takes to go off love this school of sound hard.
Takes me back to when I was 12 . Still love this song
chilliest badass drummer ever
Yep. Jim Keltner is fantastic, and let us face it - everyone of those musicians are brilliant
Yep, Jim Keltner ;-)
Timeless!.👍🎶
Great steel string acoustic work, vocals and yerp the back up lads do well .Classic song done well.
Stunning to hear this again....!
litte
The first digitally recorded album in pop music history.
Bop till you drop
i love this song great vibe
Both are good recordings. Like many well written songs, this one lends itself to different interpretations. Time and musical styles changed, but Ry Cooder made something new (and great) out of something that Elvis had nailed down many years earlier.
back up singer Terry and Bobbie were in the coaster also who are the back up singers here and way back i was with the drummer so i got to hear the rehearsals and it was so great, i remember one time i brought a big lunch of kentucky chicken for us all
vicki petrotta I heard that Vicki!
Very cool story
thanks for the info,, insane stuff with all these guys, Flaco in the mix on Chain Gang
Terry and Bobby did a couple great records and tours post Ry Cooder with Hans Theessink, too. The one I remember seeing live, they had a tuba instead of a bass, which somehow fit into the R&B groove just great.
@@geepeerces
Wish I could find those great recordings!
Re release??
Please!
Cd baby never dies
Each produced to order ONLY!
great song!!
Sweet version
Great melody
Nz parties definitely!!!
Chur yeah
What mean jam remember this growing up in Reseda back in the valley days late 70s!!! Reminds me of my mom who left the radio on in the kitchen on Sundays lol
I see Jim Keltner got on his lear jet and made this shoot, even brought Tim Drummond from Neil Youngs "Stray Gators" I believe.
Still brilliant.live a couple of times in london. His vocals work their heart out. During the course of his concerts they each get their moments of glory without him impinging on their performance.
This song reminds me of my younger SiS & I, hi Prickles. Easter's coming up, I'm dying to see ya, how about it, SiS, you & me? I love you full speed, cc. Just kidding, due to mind manipulation : ) 🖤🧐⛅🤠🤣⚰
Love this song
Fabulous.
Elvis version is great and this is great .
Becomes two different songs .
Wonderful!
the 14 who disliked were in no part Maori. This is one of the best pop songs ever and supposedly the first ever digitally produced track
PIEKART2001 roger that bro, this is the greatest garage party song ever, especially after rugby back in the day, he'll even now in the man cave
Maori as
Glorious ❤
Awesome man🎶🎹
Please,please,please I used to.... swing with a back bone flIp, with this song.The breaks between the downbeat something else.
posted this great song , love all the songs by the way !
I've got this on a 45 single in my Rockola 1978 Juke Box! Magic!
This isn't old school, this is my school! Thanks much
Greatness!!
What a song
Good old song
sooooooooooooooooo good!!