LYRICS: The sound of your footsteps Telling me that you're near Your soft gentle motion, baby Brings out the need in me that no one can hear, except In my midnight confessions When I tell all the world that I love you In my midnight confessions When I say all the things that I want to I love you But a little gold ring you wear on your hand makes me understand There's another before me, you'll never be mine I'm wasting my time Staggering through the daytime Your image on my mind Passing so close beside you, babe Sometimes the feelings are so hard to hide, but In my midnight confessions When I tell all the world that I love you In my midnight confessions When I say all the things that I want to I love you That's a little gold ring you wear on your hand that makes me understand There's another before me, you'll never be mine I'm wasting my time In my midnight confessions When I'm telling the world that I love you In my midnight confessions When I say all the things that I want to Na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na Na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na Na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na Na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na
What memories this song has for me. When this song was new and I was a young teenager, I became engaged to a guy who gave me an expensive diamond engagement ring. There was another guy I loved with all my heart, but he was away in 'Nam and I wasn't sure he felt the same about me. Whenever I heard this song on the radio, I thought about him. In the end, I broke up my engagement and returned the ring. When the Marine came back from 'Nam, he and I got together and I found out he truly did love me.
Grass Roots, one of my all time favorites, helped me thru a terrible childhood. but I've made it to the other side and thete is hope, healing and love. thank you rob grill
Totally awesome group! Played fantastic music. They didn't get the noterity that they should have. They should have been so huge. They should have had more records.
This was just Rob Grill at this point. Only 1 original member. Although Dennis really was a bonus when he joined in 69. Always loved his soulful voice.
This is the studio version for the audio. Don't understand why they made them lip-sync on these shows. Just let them play the damn song live!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The LP "The Grass Roots" and single "Mamacita" was out in 1975. This clip is not from 1982 because that is when The Grass Roots released "Powers of the Night" with a new band aside from Rob Grill. This clip is from 1975.
Dennis lives in my area in Wisconsin and has been active in local live music up here. He is a super super nice guy. This was a hoot to hear him getting the screams!
I was desperately in love with my married boss, until a recent cancer scare came along. Then it got worse; I didn't have cancer at all. Gee, I guess I'm still stuck in the same situation. And this woman is SO wonderful, we actually talk about it; she understands and is as sympathetic as she can be, under the circumstances. It's strange; I long to be back at work just to see her face everyday, and I long to forget about her completely. Eventually, it's all going to end up out in the backyard by the birdbath...
This video should tell you how many incarnations they have been through. Grill and Entner were the focal point of the band. Studio musicians, The Wrecking Crew, play all of the instruments on every recording of their major hits. Coonce and Bratton were pawns.
Carol Kaye of the Wrecking Crew did the bass line of the studio version of this song. Most of the great rock songs of the late 60's were recorded with Carol on the bass.
But Rob, Dennis and was it Entner? - they were or became excellent musicians on their own weren't they? - Didn't they play all their own instruments when they played live? Sure hope so, don't burst my bubble now, lol.
They were fine musicians as witnessed at their concerts, but when you hit the studio and want precision, you hire the best. The Wrecking Crew made over 3500 hits with their unbelievable creativity, and all/most of their great grooves were created by the magnificent Hal Blaine.
epb0205 The hat you refer to were very popular in 1977 and were generically called "flop hats" I had a denim one at the time and still look on it fondly. As in all things fashion they were a throw back to the '20s when young kids like actor Jackie Cooper wore them. Also, one of Angie Dickinson's supporting plain clothes cops wore one throughout the TV show Police Woman.
They used to sell "umbrella hats" a the Jersey shore. They were kind of a joke, but a lot of people bought them. It seems they came up with some goofy new thing every summer. I remember one year they had these stiff kind of dog leashes with no dog attached. They were very popular.
At turn of last century and beyond they were called newspaper caps and worn by the poorer workers and young men on the streets, smoking cigarette and of course, worn by the boy who sold newspapers. Very popular cap and still popular. I remember back in the 60s/70s there were a lot of patterns for knitting and crocheting them.
+Ron Wells Thank you for posting this great American Bandstand clip of the Grass Roots. They're one of my favorite bands from that time period. Do you have any more video of this AB episode?
ABdancers Yes, here is one ruclips.net/video/ZdMv8cK8MBM/видео.html and here's another ruclips.net/video/aB9ffUwxBy0/видео.html -both on my channel. You're welcome! Ron
Thanks Ron but I also wanted to know if you had any of the video of the American Bandstand episode that showed the kids dancing to the different songs of the day?
Hi Ron. That's great. Thank you. Also it might be easier to share the clips of the American Bandstand dancers with me on Google drive. My email is abdancers70s@gmail.com. I know AB fans who watch my channel would really enjoy seeing them. - Jeff
Yeah i see that i forgot that Warren had left the Grass Roots before this my bad. Honestly Joel Larson loks nothing like Warren. And they're lip syncing that's clear.
LYRICS: The sound of your footsteps
Telling me that you're near
Your soft gentle motion, baby
Brings out the need in me that no one can hear, except
In my midnight confessions
When I tell all the world that I love you
In my midnight confessions
When I say all the things that I want to
I love you
But a little gold ring you wear on your hand makes me understand
There's another before me, you'll never be mine
I'm wasting my time
Staggering through the daytime
Your image on my mind
Passing so close beside you, babe
Sometimes the feelings are so hard to hide, but
In my midnight confessions
When I tell all the world that I love you
In my midnight confessions
When I say all the things that I want to
I love you
That's a little gold ring you wear on your hand that makes me understand
There's another before me, you'll never be mine
I'm wasting my time
In my midnight confessions
When I'm telling the world that I love you
In my midnight confessions
When I say all the things that I want to
Na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na
Na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na
Na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na
Na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na
Yes INDEED
❤
I've always LOVED this song, but never realized 3 different guys alternately shared lead solos. I always thought ONE guy was singing the leads.
What memories this song has for me. When this song was new and I was a young teenager, I became engaged to a guy who gave me an expensive diamond engagement ring. There was another guy I loved with all my heart, but he was away in 'Nam and I wasn't sure he felt the same about me. Whenever I heard this song on the radio, I thought about him. In the end, I broke up my engagement and returned the ring. When the Marine came back from 'Nam, he and I got together and I found out he truly did love me.
Grass Roots, one of my all time favorites, helped me thru a terrible childhood. but I've made it to the other side and thete is hope, healing and love. thank you rob grill
ALL THE GUYS WERE SO GORGEOUS. SINGING TALENT WAS EXCELLENT. SO ENJOYABLE. LOVE IT FOREVER.
The best group that no one today has ever heard of. The Grass Roots had so many hits! But the members of the group kept changing.
Totally awesome group! Played fantastic music. They didn't get the noterity that they should have. They should have been so huge. They should have had more records.
Very Beautiful Masterpiece, one of the best bands of all time, top of the line solid gold standard of excellence forever
Got to see them during Grad Night back in 72 at Disneyland. It was Far Out
Oh god, the memories! Saw them three times, they were so great in concert.
One of the all-time great groups.
And the was that girl in college that I let get away that still haunts me 45+ years later...
Great song from my childhood
I believe this is the greatest rock song ever written.
great music & memories of life
When I was 12 yrs old. This song was my anthem
Great lyrics.
This was just Rob Grill at this point. Only 1 original member. Although Dennis really was a bonus when he joined in 69. Always loved his soulful voice.
Rob Grill was the best looking guy in rock (right after Jim Morrison).
Jim Morrison was gorgeous and boy, could he sing!
Looked like a 1980's Eric Clapton.
spectacular
Ah memories
rip rob
i wish thi all thi music would come back again
Fabulous Rockin' Fun Energy! Forever!
THE GRASS ROOTS
Isn't this a great love song?
Love this song.....thanks for sharing this awesome video!!
This is the studio version for the audio. Don't understand why they made them lip-sync on these shows. Just let them play the damn song live!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very nice song and great Band! Very funny video!.... Thank you for sharing Ron.
Great music, nice song, thank you for sharing. A great day for you Ron and may thanks.
Thank you for posting this Ron! I saw these guys live in Montgomery, Alabama in 1972. Still love their music.
The LP "The Grass Roots" and single "Mamacita" was out in 1975. This clip is not from 1982 because that is when The Grass Roots released "Powers of the Night" with a new band aside from Rob Grill. This clip is from 1975.
i think i hear Warren Entner's voice. hmmm. either way love the Grass Roots!!!
You are right Kathy! Joel Larson is lip-synching to the part where Warren sang in this song! Ron
@Kathy Ortiz-Warren was my favorite!
what happen to warren? he is cuter, plus he sang a lot of songs, filling in for rob.
Kathy Ortiz, that's definitely Warren's voice
Ron Wells I would not have recognized Joel with all that hair on his face. That guy played with a lot of greats.
This is so nice. Thank you Ron!
Listen to Dennis Provisor getting the screams at 3:10 😊
Kathy Eanes LOVE LOVE DENNIS
Dennis lives in my area in Wisconsin and has been active in local live music up here. He is a super super nice guy. This was a hoot to hear him getting the screams!
How scary. I remember this!!
I was desperately in love with my married boss, until a recent cancer scare came along. Then it got worse; I didn't have cancer at all. Gee, I guess I'm still stuck in the same situation. And this woman is SO wonderful, we actually talk about it; she understands and is as sympathetic as she can be, under the circumstances. It's strange; I long to be back at work just to see her face everyday, and I long to forget about her completely. Eventually, it's all going to end up out in the backyard by the birdbath...
This video should tell you how many incarnations they have been through. Grill and Entner were the focal point of the band. Studio musicians, The Wrecking Crew, play all of the instruments on every recording of their major hits. Coonce and Bratton were pawns.
Carol Kaye of the Wrecking Crew did the bass line of the studio version of this song. Most of the great rock songs of the late 60's were recorded with Carol on the bass.
But Rob, Dennis and was it Entner? - they were or became excellent musicians on their own weren't they? - Didn't they play all their own instruments when they played live? Sure hope so, don't burst my bubble now, lol.
They were fine musicians as witnessed at their concerts, but when you hit the studio and want precision, you hire the best. The Wrecking Crew made over 3500 hits with their unbelievable creativity, and all/most of their great grooves were created by the magnificent Hal Blaine.
This American Bandstand clip is not from 1982, most likely from '74 or '75. The AB logo was different in the eighties. Great clip of Grassroots.
Great group! Loved them, but, not to be picky, but isn’t the guy playing bass, PAST the pickup towards the bridge? Sad about Rob.
Why did Warren leave the Grass Roots?
Evergreen Blues recorded the song as a demo one year before the Grass Roots made it a note-for-note hit..
Creeeeeeddd
This is was in 1977 and weird watching them lip synch to other guys voices.
Don't thing so , I seen him in a very small attending concert in West Virginia .... he was great
Great song, but is the guitarist in back wearing a hat or an umbrella on his head? lol
epb0205 The hat you refer to were very popular in 1977 and were generically called "flop hats"
I had a denim one at the time and still look on it fondly. As in all things fashion they were a throw back to the '20s when young kids like actor Jackie Cooper wore them. Also, one of Angie Dickinson's supporting plain clothes cops wore one throughout the TV show Police Woman.
They used to sell "umbrella hats" a the Jersey shore. They were kind of a joke, but a lot of people bought them. It seems they came up with some goofy new thing every summer. I remember one year they had these stiff kind of dog leashes with no dog attached. They were very popular.
At turn of last century and beyond they were called newspaper caps and worn by the poorer workers and young men on the streets, smoking cigarette and of course, worn by the boy who sold newspapers. Very popular cap and still popular. I remember back in the 60s/70s there were a lot of patterns for knitting and crocheting them.
+Ron Wells Thank you for posting this great American Bandstand clip of the Grass Roots. They're one of my favorite bands from that time period. Do you have any more video of this AB episode?
ABdancers Yes, here is one ruclips.net/video/ZdMv8cK8MBM/видео.html and here's another ruclips.net/video/aB9ffUwxBy0/видео.html -both on my channel. You're welcome! Ron
Thanks Ron but I also wanted to know if you had any of the video of the American Bandstand episode that showed the kids dancing to the different songs of the day?
Hi, I think I might have a couple. I will look and post them if I find any! Ron
Hi Ron. That's great. Thank you. Also it might be easier to share the clips of the American Bandstand dancers with me on Google drive. My email is abdancers70s@gmail.com. I know AB fans who watch my channel would really enjoy seeing them. - Jeff
Ron Wells mm
Warren's voice..but no Warren!
Lip syncing
00:57
Warren Entner on drums cool
It wasnt Warren Entner.. its Joel Larson, and the band is lip syncing as they most always did on TV. Very few live performances around.
Yeah i see that i forgot that Warren had left the Grass Roots before this my bad. Honestly Joel Larson loks nothing like Warren. And they're lip syncing that's clear.
This is the 19th time they lip synced on AB.
always an orchestra somewhere behind them??? NOPE, they were faking all their performances. Sad.